This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Oliver, Wilkinson, Perry, Surine Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/854 Message Board Post: OLIVER, Lucille W. Delton Lucille passed away peacefully January 12, 2003, at her home in the company of her loving friends. She was born on October 10, 1912 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bernard S. and Addie M. (Wilkinson) Oliver. She attended elementary and high school in Kalamazoo, and graduated from Western Michigan Teachers College. She earned her Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. She dedicated her life to teaching children in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. In 1972 Lucille moved to the family farm near Delton to care for her mother. There she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and hiking in the woods. She was an animal lover, especially enjoying her Sheltie dogs, Bonnie, Lady, and Freshie. She was a member of the Inland Lakes Garden Club, Bernard Historical Society and the Kalamazoo Retired School Personnel, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her father in 1955; and her mother in 1986. She will be missed by her many surviving! friends. Also surviving are cousins, Donna Perry of Lansing, Tom Oliver of Haslett, Jim Oliver of Kalamazoo, and Sherilyn Surine of Vicksburg. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Please join her friends and family on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton at a Memorial Service in celebration of her life. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bernard Historical Museum or the Delton District Library. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 1/16/2003 - 1/19/2003. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mack, Funk, Hommerding, Newell, May, Tobey, O'Brien Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/853 Message Board Post: Jesse C. H. Mack - 11279 Cobb Rd., Fair Lake, Delton, age 53, died Saturday at his home. He was born in Union Twp., Branch County to Mabel and Jesse Mack. He was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1941. He served in the Army during World War II, and was a graduate of Argubright’s Business College. He was a 34 year Kellogg Company employee and was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. He was also a member of Hickory Lodge No. 345 F. & A.M.; Prudence Noble Chapter No. 366 O.E.S., charter member of the Delton Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a real estate broker for 28 years and a former member of the Barry County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Kellogg Sportsmen's Club and he attended the Wesleyan Church, Hickory Corners. He is survived by his wife, Donelda Avis (Funk) of Fair Lake; a son, James Martin Mack with the U.S. Coast Guard in Holland, Michigan; two daughters, Loretta Hommerding of Rte 2, Delton and Diana Newell of Battle Creek; thr! ee grandchildren; a brother, Marlin Mack of Bellevue; three sisters, Pauline May and Mrs. Warren (Dorothy) Tobey both of Concord and Mrs. William H. (Bertha) O’Brien of Flint. Friends may call at the Shaw Funeral Home, 121 Capitol Ave., N.E., Battle Creek until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Wesleyan Church, Hickory Corners, Rev. David Vardaman officiating. Committal services in charge of Hickory Lodge No. 345 F. & A.M. at East Hickory Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mon 15 Nov 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McMurray, Brown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/852 Message Board Post: Hoping to find some information on Effie McMurray Brown and her family. I know that she was born in Barry Co. abt. 1864. She married a Reno Brown and had a son named Leon. I have been able to locate her on the 1930 census, but have no info. after that. She was the sister of my ggrandfather.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/851.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for the posting. Lucille was a cousin of mine and I was not aware that she had passed away.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Oliver, Wilkinson, Perry, Surine Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/851 Message Board Post: OLIVER, Lucille W. Delton Lucille passed away peacefully January 12, 2003, at her home in the company of her loving friends. She was born on October 10, 1912 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bernard S. and Addie M. (Wilkinson) Oliver. She attended elementary and high school in Kalamazoo, and graduated from Western Michigan Teachers College. She earned her Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. She dedicated her life to teaching children in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. In 1972 Lucille moved to the family farm near Delton to care for her mother. There she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and hiking in the woods. She was an animal lover, especially enjoying her Sheltie dogs, Bonnie, Lady, and Freshie. She was a member of the Inland Lakes Garden Club, Bernard Historical Society and the Kalamazoo Retired School Personnel, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her father in 1955; and her mother in 1986. She will be missed by her many surviving! friends. Also surviving are cousins, Donna Perry of Lansing, Tom Oliver of Haslett, Jim Oliver of Kalamazoo, and Sherilyn Surine of Vicksburg. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Please join her friends and family on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton at a Memorial Service in celebration of her life. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bernard Historical Museum or the Delton District Library. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/16/2003. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Larsen, Antone, Gething, Nimtz, Hookala, Sattler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/850 Message Board Post: Mr. Roy N. Larsen - 717 S. Grove St., Delton, passed away Friday morning, March 11, 1977, at the Barry County Medical Facility after a lingering illness. Mr. Larsen was born March 21, 1895, in Minnesota, son of Joseph and Wilhelmina Gething Antone. He was a contractor, builder and gas station owner and operator in the Delton area for many years. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of Simmonds-Williams Post American Legion No. 484 and was a First Commander. He was also a member of St. Ambrose Church in Delton. Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Nimtz; one daughter, Lavona Larsen of Battle Creek; one son, Bruce Larsen of Minneapolis, Minn.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Ruth) Hookala of Honolulu, Hawaii; a foster son, Francis Sattler of Ventura, Calif.; one sister, Sister Dorothy Antone of LaCross, Wis.; one brother, Frank Antone of Janesville, Wis. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where the rosary will be recited Sunday eveni! ng at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Monday 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, Delton, with Msgr. Charles Keating officiating. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. Graveside services under auspices of Simmonds-Williams Post No. 484. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 12 Mar 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Latzo, Skrabak, Foote, Slocum, Hope Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/849 Message Board Post: Mr. Andrew Latzo - Wall Lake Rd., Cloverdale, Mich. passed away April 27 [1971] at Borgess Hospital. Mr. Latzo was born Sept. 15, 1909, in Scranton, Pa., the son of Andrew and Mary Skrabak Latzo. He was employed by E. W. Bliss Foundry in Hastings and was a member of F.O.E. of Kalamazoo. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Foote of Plainwell and Mrs. Charles Slocum of Santa Anna, Calif.; 3 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Alvin Hope of Paw Paw. Religious services will be conducted by Rev. Thurland Meredith, 10 a.m. Friday, Truesdale Downtown Funeral Home. Interment, Riverside Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 28 April 1971 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFall, Zantjer, Andler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/847 Message Board Post: Mr. Erving E. "Bill" McFall - Gilkey Lake, Rte 2, Delton, age 63, passed away Friday (Oct 29, 1971) morning at his home. Mr. McFall is survived by his wife, Alphaetta; 2 step-sons, Gerald Zantjer of Kalamazoo and Wesley Zantjer of Portage; 5 step-grandchildren; his father-in-law, Charles Andler of Middleville. Mr. McFall reposes at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville, where funeral services will be held Monday 1:30 p.m., Rev. David B. Nelson, of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, Portage, officiating. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cancer Fund or charity of one's choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 30 Oct 1971 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFall, Zantjer, Hassing Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/846 Message Board Post: Mrs. Alphaetta G. McFall - Delton, Rte 2, age 68, widow of Erving E. McFall, passed away Monday (June 21, 1976) evening at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. Surviving are: two sons, Gerard D. Zantjer of Kalamazoo and Wesley D. Zantjer of Portage; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Peter (Jennie) Hassing; two brothers, John Kline and Robert Kline, all of Kalamazoo. Mrs. McFall reposes at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m., Rev. David B. Nelson officiating. Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Visiting hours: Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to Kalamazoo Ostomy Association, in care of Mr. Robert Schwartz, 470 S. Van-Kal Ave., Kalamazoo, 49009; or the American Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 23 June 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McDonald, Tanner, Carruthers, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/845 Message Board Post: Mrs. Pearl Tanner McDonald - age 86, of Boniface Point, Pine Lake, R.R. 2, Plainwell, passed away Tuesday at Ridgeview Nursing Home, Kalamazoo, Mich. Surviving are one son Carl Tanner of Wayland two daughters, Mrs. John (Geraldine) Carruthers of Plainwell, Mrs. Russell (Vivian) Smith of Caledonia, 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at Archer-Hampel Funeral Home, with Rev. Gerald Bates, of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lansing, officiating. source: Plainwell Enterprise Aug 10, 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lyons, Rickey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/844 Message Board Post: Mr. Albert H. Lyons - 63 Henry St., Battle Creek, Formerly of Banfield, age 78, passed away in Community Hospital Tuesday evening. Mr. Lyons was a retired farmer in the Delton-Banfield area. He was a life member and Past Master of Hickory Corners Hickory Lodge No. 345. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor, twin daughters, Beverly Lyons, at home and Mrs. Michael (Betty) Rickey of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Burial in Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 8 Mar 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lovett, Griffith, Barber, Hodges, Burlingham Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/843 Message Board Post: Mr. Charles D. Lovett - 11402 Oak Dr., Gun Lake, Rte 1, Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 1977 at Borgess Hospital. Mr. Lovett was born March 17, 1916, in Otsego, where he had owned and operated Lovetts Hardware Store for over 30 years. He was a member of Otsego United Methodist Church, Otsego Chamber of Commerce, B.P.O.E. No. 1711, Pipp Community Hospital Board and was past president of the Otsego Rotary Club. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; 3 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Judy) Griffith of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Penelope Barber of Otsego, Mrs. Jerry (Emily) Hodges of Hastings; one son, C. Terry of Hudsonville; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Grace Burlingham of Otsego; 3 brothers, Carl and Robert of Otsego; Lew of Allegan; many nieces and nephews. A son, Peter, preceded him in death in 1967. Friends may call at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, after 7 p.m. this evening, where services will be held Friday 11 a.m., Rev. William Schoettle officiating. Cremation an! d inurnment will follow. Friends desiring may make memorials to the Otsego United Methodist Church. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 8 Jun 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Louden, Fales, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/842 Message Board Post: Nancy Louden - Mrs. Keith Louden, Naubinway, Mi., Formerly of Delton, age 32. Passed away suddenly Wed. Nancy was born Nov. 15, 1943 in Wayland, daughter of Francis and Ruth Smith Fales. She and her husband Keith had lived the past 2 years in Naubinway, where he was employed by the Dept. of Natural Resources. Nancy graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1962, she was a member of the Baptist Church of Garnet, Mi. She married Keith June 29, 1962 in Orangeville. Surviving besides her husband is 1 daughter Heather at home and 1 son Shawn at home. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fales of R. #3, Delton, her paternal grandmother Mrs. Jessie Fales of Wayland, 1 sister Susan Fales of New Hampshire, 3 brothers Daniel and David of R 3, Delton, Michael at home, many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received after 12 noon on Saturday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Nancy has gone to be w! ith her father in Heaven. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Fri 29 Oct 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Louden, Hamilton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/841 Message Board Post: Mr. Allison R. Louden - 3920 East State Rd., Hastings, passed away Friday at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Dear father of Mrs. John (Helen) Hamilton of Kalamazoo and Donald of Hastings; dear brother of Robert Louden of Delton; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services from Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Monday 11 a.m. Burial in Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital, General Fund at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 10 Jan 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/418.2 Message Board Post: Is that Horton Holcomb from Pulteney, Barry County, Michigan or is it Horton Holcomb Pulteney? I am working on a Holcomb family who lived in Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan in 1880 census. The family was headed by Adalade D. Holcomb, 47, and included her children: Cora L. Holcomb age 23, Belle Holcomb age 21, Horton L. Holcomb age 20, Frances A. Holcomb age 18 and Mason Holcomb age 14. I've tried locating this family in 1860 and 1870 census without success. Are we working on same family? Norma Meier

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Liceaga, Salazar, Luna, Mena Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/840 Message Board Post: Mr. Ruben I. Liceaga Sr. - 12810 West 9 Mile Rd., Plainwell, passed away at the Alamo Nursing Home April 22, 1977. Mr. Liceaga was born in Chihuahua Chihuahua, Mexico December 8, 1893 the son of Blas and Maria (Salazar) Liceaga and had been a resident here since 1942, coming from Texas. He was a retired assembler at International Harvester Company and a member of the Apostolic Church of Orangeville. He was preceded in death by his wife Manuela. He is survived by 5 children, Mrs. Consuelo Luna of Selma, Calif., Mrs. Maria Mena of Plainwell, Manuel C. Liceaga and Noe C. Liceaga both of Chicago, Ill., and Danny Liceaga of Holland, Mich.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Marshal-Gren Chapel, Plainwell today and until noontime Monday. Mr. Liceaga will be taken to the Apostolic Church of Orangeville where friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday and where services will be held Tuesday morning at 10, Bishop Philmon Ana! ya officiating. Interment in East Martin Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sun 24 April 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lester, Boynton, Beers, Bloom, Hart, Kasdorf, Robertshaw Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/839 Message Board Post: Mrs. Ella P. Lester - Age 95, 8674 Kingsburg Rd., Delton, passed away Friday afternoon at her daughters home, Mrs. Lucius (Mildred) Boynton who she had resided with the past nine years. Had lived previously for 55 years in the Kalamazoo area. She was born October 5, 1880, the daughter of Sobiski and Susan Bloom Beers. She was formerly a member ofthe First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. She was married to John Lester, December 13, 1898 in Schoolcraft and he preceded her in death in 1949. Surviving besides her daughter Mrs. Boynton is another daughter Mrs. John (Elta) Hart of Calument City, Illinois, two granddaughters Mrs. Carlton (Patricia) Kasdorf of Plainwell, Mrs. Russell (Barbara) Robertshaw of Lakeland, Florida, four great-grandchildren, a son John D. Lester preceded her in death in 1967. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Louis Grother officiating. Interment Riverside Cemeter! y Kalamazoo. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 15 May 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lester, McCarty, Leinaar, Hook, Lenz, Bellanger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/838 Message Board Post: Mr. E. Wayne Lester - Rte 2, Delton, age 60, passed away Monday afternoon at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, where he had been a patient since Friday. Mr. Lester was born March 18, 1916 in Dowling, son of Claude and Uldean McCarty Lester. He had lived most of his lifetime in the Dowling and Cedar Creek areas. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company of Hastings for the past 25 years where he was a drill operator. He was married to Josephine Leinaar, June 18, 1938 in Delton. Surviving besides his wife is one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Peggy) Hook, Rte 2, Delton; two sons, Michael and Lyle, both of Rte 2, Delton; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Alma) Lenz of Hastings; Mrs. John (Jean) Bellanger of Big Rapids; one brother, Clarence Lester of Battle Creek. One son, Jack, preceded him in death in 1958. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Pastor Brent Branham of the Cedar Creek Bible Church ! officiating. Interment, Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund, envelopes available at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Tues 20 July 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leonard, Smith, Reynolds, Kroes, Beyers, Flowers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/837 Message Board Post: Mr. George W. Leonard - Wall Lake, Delton, age 79, passed away suddenly Wednesday (Nov. 10, 1971) morning at his home. Mr. Leonard was born Dec. 14, 1892, the son of William and Harriet Smith Leonard. He moved to Delton as a young man and operated the Leonard Brick Yard and a garage business for several years. He spent most of his life as a public servant, having been Sheriff of Barry County for 8 years, was relief administrator of Barry County for 3 years and the Delton Postmaster for many years. He was also Director of the First National Bank of Hastings for many years. Mr. Leonard was a member of the Hastings American Legion, Hickory Corners Masonic Lodge No. 345 F & AM. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during World War I. On Feb. 9, 1924, he was married to Fay Reynolds, in Indiana, who survives. Also surviving are one son, George R. of Delton; 3 sisters, Mrs. Florence Kroes, Mrs. Mable Beyers, Mrs. Lois Flowers, all of Delton, where services will be held F! riday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Paul Deal officiating. Interment in Hickory Corners Cemetery, with graveside services under auspices of Hickory Corners Masonic Lodge. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Thurs 11 Nov 1971 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Secord, Stanfield Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/836 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Anna Secord (Logan) and Matthew Stanfield. 14 Nov. 1838, Matthew & Anna were in Washtenaw Co., Michigan where Matthew purchased 40 acres. Between 20 Oct 1853 and 29 Jul 1865, Anna (Secord Logan) & Matthew Stanfield were living in Thornapple Twp., Barry Co., Michigan. Linda