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Monday, December 26, 2022
11:00 AM EST
St. Mary Church
209 S Brown St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-4459
Due to inclement weather, the service has been postponed until Monday.
Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
St Vincent de Paul c/o St John Bosco Parish
23830 Front Ave
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3312
Web Site
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ambati
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site
Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site
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James O. Castner of Lawton, age 98, died peacefully on December 16, 2022, at his home. Jim was born January 20, 1924 in Lawton, the son of Orville and Vera (Reynolds) Castner. Jim owned and operated Maple Lawn Farms in Lawton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Mary “F&M” in 2016; daughter, Mary Martha; and son, Jason. Members of his family include his children: Michael Castner, Patrick (Karen) Castner, Peter (Elena) Castner, Molly (Donald) Boone, Ellen Robertson, James (Ramona) Castner, and Mikey (Cheri) Castner; grandchildren: Krystal, Jacob, Marcello, Christopher, T.J. McDuff, Jessica, William, Anna; great-grandchildren: Brittany, Ashley, and Cody; and great-great-grandchildren: Katniss, Aarrow, Grace, and Ella.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11AM Monday (DEC 26) at St. Mary Church, Paw Paw. Cremation will follow. Visit Jim’s webpage at BetzlerLifeStory.com to archive favorite memories, photos and sign his guestbook. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society. Betzler & Thompson Life Story Funeral Homes, 60900 M-40, Paw Paw, MI 49079, (269) 657-3870.