Adams Funeral Home & Cremation Services

01/12/2026

Elizabeth Jean White

Elizabeth Jean (Maywood) White passed peacefully in her sleep on January 4, 2026. She was 79 years old. Born on April 10, 1946, to Jennie (Laskovy) and John Maywood, she grew up on the family dairy farm in Decatur, MI, before graduating from Decatur High School in 1964. Beth graduated from beauty school in Kalamazoo and married Gary White from Lawton, MI soon after, in 1968. They moved into their home on County Road 665, where they spent decades working together building their lives. Gary passed in 2018 and she downsized, staying in the rural area between Paw Paw and Lawton.

Beth enjoyed a long career managing the parts department at Welch's. She and Gary also made friends across the region as the long-time proprietors of White's Pines Christmas Trees, where they welcomed visitors from as far as Chicago from the 1980s well into the 2000s. Guests were greeted with holiday songs on the radio and a cozy bonfire for kids to roast marshmallows.

In retirement, Beth spent past winters in Bonita Springs, Florida and summers in Silver Creek, New York, where she loved spending time with her grandnieces. More recently, she was happy to have breakfasts with her two sisters, Mary Butcher and Donna Overton, then spend time with her dog and tending to her landscaping. She is survived by her sisters, many cousins, and the generations that follow all of them.

In keeping with Beth's wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time. Those wishing to do a memorial contribution are asked to consider the World Wildlife Fund or an Animal Rescue of your choosing.

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01/12/2026

Larry Lee Allen

Lawrence (Larry) Lee Allen was born on July 3, 1942, at Pipp Community Hospital in Plainwell, Michigan to Gordon and Donna (Deaner) Allen. He went to be with his lord and savior on January 8, 2026.

He served the Lord in areas of deaconship, treasurer, song leader, usher, and on two pulpit committees at several bible believing churches. His favorite bible verse was John 3:16 and prays that anyone reading this has asked Jesus into their heart to be the Lord and Savior of their life.

He graduated high school and joined the United States Navy. He attained the rank of Sonar Man Second Class Petty Officer, aboard the Destroyer USS Jenkins. Following his four years in the Navy, he was employed at Consumers Energy for thirty-five years before retiring in 2001.

His precious wife: Roberta Anne Allen, preceded him in death in December of 2021 as well as Marilynn Riggs in 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Karen Kellogg.

Larry is survived by his sons, Chris (Kathy) Allen and Jeff Allen; grandchildren, Nichole (Brandon) Allen, Zoey (Jimmy) Sandahl and MacKenzie Allen; great-grandson, Wesley Sandahl; brother, Dennis (Gail) Allen and nieces, Pamela (Robert) and Cheryl (Robert).

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place. There will be a memorial service held at 12th Street Baptist Church, 3911 S. 12th Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 12:00 Noon with a luncheon to follow.

Private interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to 12th Street Baptist Church Missions.

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01/07/2026

Carol Etta Noid

Carol Etta Noid, 85, of Hastings and formerly of the Niles area for many years, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.

Carol was born June 9, 1940, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Evert and Helen Steward.

She was a teacher for many years, graduating from Alma College then later receiving a master's degree from Michigan State University where she met her husband, Dick Noid. They were married in 1969.

Carol was a devout Christian and a member of the New Journey United Methodist Church in Niles. She was active in many community organizations throughout her life. Many would agree she was the life of the party, always up for games, telling stories, putting together costumes or songs. Alongside Dick they performed and/or directed plays or skits long remembered by others. Carol loved to travel and after Dick's passing, was not one to sit still. Her adventures took her all over the world! She also enjoyed growing beautiful gardens, reading, birdwatching and doing jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by her two sons, Travis (Tina) Noid and Derek (Christina) Noid; grandchildren Hannah (Jonathon) Lindfors, Sophia Noid, Elliott Mueller and Christopher Mueller; great-grandson Owen Lindfors; siblings Lowell (Octavia) Steward, Norman (Jan) Steward, Margaret Hollenbeck, and Allan (Deb) Steward, sister-in-law Pat Troutner and brother-in-law AG Twitchell.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister Linda Twitchell.

In accordance with Carol's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carol's name can be made to Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve.

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01/07/2026

Lynne Mary Szumylo

Lynne Mary Szumylo, 78, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home in Paw Paw.

She was born October 3, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Edward Alger and Rose (Vorick) Alger.

Lynne was a dedicated employee for the UpJohn Company for many years until her retirement. She was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was very involved with church activities and groups. Lynne was an animal lover and contributed to the ASPCA and other animal care organizations. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed working in her yard and her posies. Above all else, Lynne was a loving and caring sister and aunt. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

She is survived by her sister, Lana (late Fred) Allen; brother, Dennis Alger; nieces and nephews, Mark (Nancy) VandenBussche, Jeff (Sandra) VandenBussche, Steven (Jill) VandenBussche, Josh (Darcy) Alger, Casey Alger, Jody (Rachel) Alger, Diana (Justin) Kwiatkowski and Hollie Lass along with several great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Beth Gilmore, Helene Szumylo and Liz (Mark) Westra; special and caring friends and neighbors, Mary and Mark Christman, and beloved pets, Albert, Buddy and Rosie.

Lynne was preceded in passing by her parents and husband, Albert Joseph Szumylo on February 23, 2021.

In accordance with Lynne's wishes, cremation will take place. There will be a memorial mass held at a later date. Please check back.

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01/05/2026

Nancy J. Lueder

Nancy J. (Caffrey) Lueder, 83, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, after recent complications with COPD. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Lueder and children, Matthew 59, Eric (April) 56, Todd 54 and Christopher (Jeannie) 52. She was also a grandmother/great-grandmother to 11. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon (Caffrey) Blackwell.

Born June 9, 1942, to John J. and Gabrielle D. Caffrey, she grew up in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. After college, she worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company where she would meet her loving husband, Alfred. The two married on February 20, 1965, and eventually settled in Park Forest, Illinois, where she spent the first half of her life raising her four boys into men of integrity and heart. Not only raising four boys, but she also opened her home and heart to countless neighborhood kids, who still refer to her affectionately as "Mom". It was a testament to her extraordinary love, strength, patience, and a deep heart that would follow her into the second half of her life.

Following Alfred's retirement, Nancy and Alfred fulfilled their dream of retiring on a quiet lake, settling on Huzzy Lake in Lawton. Michigan. They embraced the Village of Lawton, and the local area embraced her right back. Nancy donated countless hours with local garden clubs, quilting clubs, St. Mary's Catholic Church, the library, and Bronson Lakeview Auxiliary. She was named the Paw Paw Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year in 2011 and the Grand Marshall of the Lawton Summerfest parade in 2022.

Her most fulfilling achievement was the 25 years she spent with the Lawton Free Reader, a monthly local publication created and co-edited by her and Alfred. Each month, they would comment on local events, sports, and other stories, assembling the columns, creating the layout, arranging for printing, collating and even hand delivering this free publication. She worked tirelessly until publishing the last issue in December 2025.

Thank you for being a guiding light. Rest in peace knowing your kindness and love will continue to live on in the lives of whom you touched.

God's Garden

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place

He then looked down upon His earth and saw your tired face

God's Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain

He knew that you would never get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb

He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be Thine"

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you didn't go alone

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

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01/02/2026

Phillip Clair Curtis Sr.

Phillip Clair Curtis, Sr., 89 of Paw Paw, passed away at home on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 27, 1936, in Volinia Township to the late James and Lillian (Wait) Curtis. He was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Kay (Ross) on July 9, 1959. Together they raised three children on the family farm where they instilled a strong work ethic and a love of the land into their children and grandchildren.

Phil was a lifelong farmer; he started milking cows at the ripe age of seven and continued farming until his death. He was a member of the Paw Paw FFA Chapter and graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1955.

He was a prominent farmer in Southwest Michigan where he milked cows, raised hogs, as well as growing row crops and hay. He was a member of the Van Buren Soil Conservation District and introduced the concept of no-till farming to many others throughout the surrounding area. He also served as a board member on the Van Buren County FSA board of directors, and he was a crusader for using farming techniques that conserved the land.

He spent many hours supporting his children and grandchildren with their 4-H projects and enjoyed watching them exhibit at the Van Buren Youth Fair.

He enjoyed being around people and loved a good joke and a laugh. He was generous to those in need and his home was always open to a friend.

He worshiped At the Master’s Feet in Otsego and enjoyed music at the Music Barn in Martin.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gwen, and his children, Phillip (Kellie) Curtis, Jr., Craig (Jennifer) Curtis, and Nicole (Jason) Meachum; his grandchildren: Phillip (Laura Weberg) Curtis, III, Blake (Katie DeCamp) Curtis, Taylor (Cody) Shannon, Meghan and Logan Ransler, Avery (Zach) Smith, Marina Curtis, and Spencer Meachum; his great grandchildren: Carter, Bailey, and Grace Curtis; and his sister, Sidney Shank, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws (Earl and Leota Ross), his brothers, Jack and LaMoine Curtis, and his grandchildren, Justin Curtis and Morgan Meachum.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ray Brown officiating. Phil will be laid to rest at Wildey Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Van Buren Tech Center FFA, 250 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064 or Centrica Care Navigators, 7100 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.

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01/01/2026

As the new year begins, we are grateful to serve our community with dignity and care.
Wishing you peace, comfort, and hope in the year ahead.
Happy New Year to you and yours, from all of as at Adams Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

12/30/2025

Nicolas Cabrera Perez

Nicolas Cabrera Perez, 88, of Bangor, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 17, 2025, at Ely Manor in Allegan.

He was born September 10, 1937, in Matamoros, Mexico, the son of Maximo Cabrera and Antonia Perez.

Nico liked to go fishing, listen to his favorite songs and hang out with his friends. He was always up for a good time!

He is survived by his sisters, Isabel (Ralph) Reyna and Juanita Hernandez; children, Nicolas Jr, Cynthia, and Melissa, step-son, John (Jayme) Carrillo along with their five children and nine grandchildren, nieces, Petra Reyna and Norma Reyna and nephew, Alberto Reyna.

Nico was preceded in passing by his parents.

Cremation will take place. There will be no public services at this time.

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12/30/2025

Timothy Paul Harmon

Timothy Paul Harmon, 68, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025, at UpJohn Care & Rehabilitation Center in Kalamazoo.

He was born January 8, 1957, in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of Edward Harmon and Joan (Messner) Harmon.

Tim was a proud Army Veteran and served his country for 20 years as a military police officer. While in the service, he took up rodeo and enjoyed riding bronc horses. He was also a certified scuba diver and was an extremely talented cabinet maker and woodworker.

He is survived by his daughter, Rochelle MD (Derek DO) Versalle; stepdaughter, Emily Merz, grandchildren, Kingsley Merz and Avery Versalle and siblings, Dale (Beckie) Harmon, David (Leilani) Harmon, Keith (Debbie) Harmon, Patricia (John) Iannotti and Krystal (Mike Lipp) Schwartz.

Tim was preceded in passing by his parents, son, Justin, and brother, Mark (Ranah) Harmon.

In accordance with Tim's wishes, cremation will take place. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery in the spring of 2026.

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12/29/2025

Charles Joseph Schultz

Charles Joseph Schultz, 76, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home in Paw Paw.

He was born June 11, 1949, in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Roy Schultz and Agnes (Holwinski) Schultz.

Charles bravely served his country in the Navy during Vietnam. After his service, he went on to work at Inland Steel, where he retired in 2008. He was an avid sports fan and was a referee for Indiana High School Swimming Association and Munster Swim Club. He never missed a Chicago Cubs or Chicago Bears game, also making sure to cheer them on! Charles also loved to fish and watch sci-fi movies.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Margaret (Matlock) Schultz; son, Charles (Diane) Schultz III; daughter, Carrie (Todd) DeVries, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Charles was preceded in passing by his parents and brother, Roy Schultz Jr.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2026 in Munster, Indiana. Please check back at a later time for more information.

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12/29/2025

Charles William Ford

Charles William Ford, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.

He was born January 16, 1935, in Blue Island, Illinois.

Charles was a proud Army Veteran. He was a volunteer for hospice organizations for over 20 years. He also worked as a ticket taker at Miller Auditorium. Charles was a talented photographer and loved to take photos and share them with his family and friends. He was a man of deep faith and was a longtime member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Portage.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Joan (VanArkel) Ford; sons, Gregory (Renae) Ford, Donald Ford, Thomas (Laura) Ford and Scott Ford; grandchildren, Michelle Owens, Rhett (Nene) Ford, Brooks (Christina) Ford, Tyler (Shannon) Ford, Kelsey (Skye) Ford, Joseph (Tessa) Ford, Madison (Palmer) Bronkan, Jordan (Lauren) Ford, Lexington (Kenneth) Mardeusz and Amy (Paulus) Ford, along with 17 great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, George and Phyllis Ford, as well as his 12 siblings.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. There will also be a visitation Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Rachel Laughlin officiating. Charles will be laid to rest privately with full military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Centrica Care Navigators, 7100 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.

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