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/242.423.1.1 Message Board Post: Lynn, W. Bitgood was married July 1, 1895 in Barry Co. MI to Bertha M. Coleman. Bertha was my Grandfather's sister. They had a son, William Bitgood b. August 31, 1908, d. in 1981 in Nashville, MI. I do not know when William Sr. died but Bertha remarried after 1910. I am trying to research all my Grandfather's siblings, there were 10. I know this is not much help but please let me know if we have information to share. good hunting, Carmen Coleman Keys Houston, TX

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buchanan, Poland, McNee, Greenham, Caldwell, Funk, Johnson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/822 Message Board Post: The most recent information is that the brochures about this project are not printed yet. They were expected by now but won't be ready until next month (February). You can request a brochure for more information and format. You have until about January of next year (2004) to submit your information. This is a lot of data to collect and compile so they want to do a good, accurate job. What they are looking for is a typed narrative of 500 words or less on each person/generation with one picture each. This project is being headed by: The History Preservation Association of Barry County, P.O. BOX 705, Hastings, MI 49058. You can write to this address for a brochure, more information, or to submit your information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Knowlton, O'Brien, Henton, Richmond, Sherman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/821 Message Board Post: Mr. Julius S. Knowlton - age 67, Wall Lake, Delton, passed away Saturday (Dec 25, 1976) morning at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, where he had been a patient since October 22nd (1976). Mr. Knowlton was born December 25, 1909 in Grand Rapids, son of Julius and Marjorie O'Brien Knowlton. He was a 50 year Scouter; he is a charter member of the Delton Lions club, a member of the Delton V.F.W. and the Hickory Corners American Legion Post; a member of St. Ambrose Church of Delton. He taught and retired as Elementary Principal from the Delton-Kellogg Schools in 1973, where he had been employed for ten years. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Air Force and was a P.O.W. in Germany. He was married to Maxine Henton, who survives. Also surviving: three sons, Michael Knowlton of Muskegon, Jerry Knowlton of Boston and Timothy Knowlton of Stanton, Mich.; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Gardner (Eleanor) Richmond of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Fred (Betty) Sherman of Grand ! Rapids. Friends are being received by the family from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. A memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be held Tuesday morning at 10 a.;m. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton with Msgr. Charles Keating officiating. Mr. Knowlton requested that his body be willed to medical science. In lieu of flowers, the family desires that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, or St. Ambrose Church, envelopes available at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mon 27 Dec 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Klinger, Seaver, Pierson, McAfee, Pluff, Frohlich, Haven, Miller, Wiseley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/820 Message Board Post: Mr. John W. Klinger - Delton, passed away suddenly Sunday (Mar 26, 1972) afternoon at Kalkaska. Mr. Klinger was born Sept. 30, 1907, the son of Albert and Ada Seaver Klinger and had lived on his farm near Delton for the past 30 years. He was employed by Georgia Pacific for the past 46 years. Mr. Klinger was a member of Hickory Masonic Lodge No. 345 F & AM. He was married to Guinivere Pierson, May 12, 1926, in South Bend, Ind., who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters, Jerry of Rte 3, Delton, John, at home, Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce) McAfee of Rte 2, Delton, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Pluff of Rte 3, Nashville, Mrs. Janet Frohlich of Rte 4, Hastings and Mrs. Marvin (Judy) Haven of Rte 2, Delton; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Isadore Klinger of Rte 2, Fulton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Miller of Florida and Mrs. Robert (Anna May) Wiseley of Indian River. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton after 7 p.m. this evening,! where services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Gorden Showers officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Graveside services under auspices of Hickory Lodge No. 345 F & AM. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mon 27 Mar 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kline, Bryer, Waltz, Nendorf Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/819 Message Board Post: Mrs. Arielle A. Kline - 10958 Wildwood Road, Gun Lake, passed away Friday evening, March 25, 1977. Mrs. Kline was born October 19, 1914 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Edward J. and Katherine Bryer and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Before her retirement in 1972 she was co-owner with her husband in Kline's Market. Surviving are her husband, Gerald; one son and one daughter, Gerald D. Kline of Gun Lake, Mrs. Walter (Deeann) Waltz of Kalamazoo; 4 grandchildren, James Dan, Gerielle Kay, Gerald James and Melanie Ann; one brother and one sister, Edward Joseph Bryer and Mrs. Gwen Nendorf both of Kalamazoo; her mother-in-law Mrs. Dan Kline of Gun Lake; 4 nephews; several aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be held Monday at 1 o'clock at the Langeland Chapel 622 S. Burdick, Pastor Andrew K. Buhrow of Orangeville Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Friends may meet the family at the Chapel this evening from 7 to 9 and Sunday from 2 to! 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Orangeville Baptist Church School Bus Fund and the Orangeville Fire Department Rescue Squad. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 26 Mar 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kennicott, Fagan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/818 Message Board Post: Mrs. Grace Kennicott - 9440 Marsh Rd., Plainwell, passed away Tuesday (Jan 18, 1977) morning at her residence. Mrs. Kennicott was born Oct. 23, 1915, in Middleville, Mich. Surviving are her husband, Robert; 2 daughters, Michelle Kennicott, at home and Mrs. Edward (Patricia) Fagan of Longwood, Fla.; 2 sons, Scott Kennicott, at home and Robert Kennicott of Salem, Ore.; one grandson; one brother, Harold Pike of Santa Barbara, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Marshall-Gren Chapel, where services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Pastor Andrew Buhrow officiating. Cremation services to follow. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 19 Jan 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kennedy, Slager, Stoops, Otis, McElwain Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/817 Message Board Post: Mrs. Linda J. Kennedy - 4133 McKibben Rd., Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday morning Aug. 29, 1972. Mrs. Kennedy was born Oct. 9, 1946, in Kalamazoo, daughter of Gerald and Vivienne Slager, and had been a lifelong resident of this area. She had attended Faith Reformed Church, was employed by the Stryker Corp. She is survived by one son, John Edward Kennedy; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Slager of Kalamazoo; grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Stoops of Kalamazoo; 2 sisters and one brother, Mrs. Terrence (Janice) Otis of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Leonard (Jerrilyn) McElwain of Santee, Calif. and Donald E. Slager of Kalamazoo; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services wil be held Thursday at 3 o'clock at the Langeland Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, Rev. David A. Bruininks officiating. Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Tues 29 Aug 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keller, Hall, Shawman, Potter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/816 Message Board Post: Mr. George M. Keller - Rte 1, Stewart Lake, Delton, age 62, passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday evening. Mr. Keller was born April 4, 1909, in Orangeville Twp., the son of William and Eunice Hall Keller. He owned and operated a service garage and a service station in both Hastings and Delton for many years, and lived for the past 13 years at Stewart Lake. Mr. Keller was a member of the Delton Lions Club. His wife, Jessie, preceded him in death in October of 1970. Mr. Keller is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Doris Shawman of Long Lake, Hastings, Mrs. Phillip (Joan) Potter of Rte 1, Delton, and Linda, at home; one son, Duward Cain of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Eunice Keller; 2 brothers, Norman and Max, all of Hastings. Friends will be received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton after 7 o'clock this evening, where services will be held Saturday at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Interment in Yankee Springs Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Thurs 16 Dec 1971 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kastead, Westerkamp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/815 Message Board Post: Dr. Helen "Francoise" Kastead - Wall Lake, Delton, age 71, passed away at Provincial Home in Hastings after a lingering illness. Mrs. Kastead was born October 30, 1904 in Kalamazoo, daughter of Abraham and Sarah Miller Francoise. She was formerly of Kalamazoo and was a chiropodist for many years in the Kalamazoo and Delton areas. She was a member of St. Ambrose Church, Delton. Her husband, Dr. Joseph Kastead, preceded her in death in 1952. Surviving are: several cousins, Mrs. Marguerite Westerkamp of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Mary E. Kastead of Detroit, Thomas E. Kastead of Delton, one sister-in-law Mrs. Kastead of Kalamazoo. Friends are being received after 10 a.m. Sunday at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton where the rosary will be recited Monday at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, Delton, with Msgr. Charles Keating officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo.

Hastings Public Library Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00p.m. Friday - 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Saturday - 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Sundays . . . . . .. . . . . . Closed

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Snyder, Veld, Wilgenhof, Golladay, Fitzgerald, Knoll, Pollard, Carman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/814 Message Board Post: SNYDER, Alice L. Gun Lake Alice was a friendly and courageous woman, who loved to stay involved with her family and friends. Alice died on Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at the Tendercare Nursing Home of Hastings. Alice was born on February 5, 1944 to Garrett and Nancy "Louise" (Veld) Wilgenhof, in Kalamazoo. She attended Kalamazoo Schools, and graduated in 1962 from Portage Central High School. Alice worked at the former Kresges store, as a clerk, for a short time before her marriage to Earl Snyder in 1964. He survives. Alice was a member of the Plainwell BMX Club, the Johnson Lagoon Neighborhood Association, and the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. She is also survived by sisters, Judy L. (Robert) Golladay of Paw Paw, Linda J. (Ernest) Fitzgerald of Union City, Sandy K. (Ronald) Knoll of Gun Lake, Debby A. Pollard and Patty Jo Carman, both of Kalamazoo; a brother, Gary M. Wilgenhof of Vicksburg; several nieces and nephews and a special nephew, Ronnie Knoll. Her parents, a son, Christopher C. in 1988, and a so! n, Bryan D. in 1995, preceded Alice in death. Friends may visit the family Sunday, January 5, 2003 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel, where a Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, January 6, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Please visit Alice's personal web page at www.rdmg.com where you can leave a memory for the family or make a memorial donation to the family. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/4/2003. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Karmes, Wilson, Hill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/813 Message Board Post: Hastings Woman Dies at 81, Hastings, Funeral services will be held here Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. for Mrs. Louis (Eva) Karmes, 81, who died Sunday at Long Lake Cloverdale. Mrs. Karnes and her husband Louis, who survives, operated the Trio Cafe and a taxicab business in Hastings for 53 years. Other survivors include a son, Steven, a daughter, Lucille Wilson, both of Delton, and a sister, Mrs. Wilma Hill of Kalamazoo. The Leonard-Osgood Funeral Home in Hastings is handling arrangements. source: Kalamazoo Gazette 20 July 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

Can anyone tell me if the Hastings Library is open on Sun. Too good to be true if it is? John Antes

I am looking for information on the Bryans families that lived in Barry County. William and Margaret Bryans and their son, James, William, Alexander, Robert and daughter Rose. There may have been other children. Some of the descendents were still in Barry County in 1930. The surname is also sometimes spelled Bryan. Thanks, Hilary Machan Brussels, Ontario

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bitgood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/242.423.1 Message Board Post: Carmen, I would be interested in the information you have. William is my ggrandfather's brother. Lynn Meservey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gill>Radcliff>McCollough Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/812 Message Board Post: Looking for info on gg-grandmother Bridget Dougherty Gill Radcliff(born in Ire) married to Andrew RADCLIFF(born in Maine and a sailor), listed in 1870 census in Woodland w/ children James and Robert Gill and William and Emily Radcliff. Daughter Margaret "Delia" was born 1870 after census. She married a Thomas McCollough in 1887 in Grand Rapids. Do not know what happened to Andrew or Emily or anything about the McCollough line. William died at age 13 and is buried in Woodland Cemetary. Any help greatly appreciated.

Does anyone have the address for Mt. Hope Cemetery in the town of Thornapple, Barry County or know where the records would be stored? Roberta Sprague Schaefer [email protected] Researching John & Diantha SPRAGUE, buried in Mt. Hope

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Medendorp, Hines Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/811 Message Board Post: MEDENDORP, Scott "Tish" Of Hastings Formerly of Bradley Passed away early Tuesday morning, November 19, 2002, after a two week hospital stay trying to control a staph infection. Scott was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Scott was employed at General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, designing many components for Army tanks. He is survived by his parents, Hilby and Reggie Medendorp of Hastings; his brother, Brian (Sharon) Medendorp of Middleville; grandfather, Richard (Marge) Hines; also many aunts, uncles and cousins; his special friend, Tazzie Mae, his rottweiler. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings (231 S. Broadway) with Pastor Nelson Lumm officiating. Interment 2:00 PM Friday at Hasting Twp. Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday and 3:00-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak Funeral Home in Wayland , 269-792-2237. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/20/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connections)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeFields, Randal, Poole, Tolles, Hayward, Penn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/810 Message Board Post: DeFIELDS, Arthur L. Delton Passed away November 18, 2002 at his residence. Mr. DeFields was born in Niles, Michigan on June 16, 1920, the son of Alex and Violet (Randal) DeFields. On September 5, 1942, he married Emagene Norman, who preceded him in death on March 24, 1993. Mr. DeFields was a trailer mechanic and loyal employee of Alvan Trucking for many years, retiring in 1977; and he was a former member of the Teamsters. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a life member of the Hickory Corners American Legion, a former member of the Eagles, and very active in the Kalamazoo Company C veteran's group. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed hunting and gardening, especially growing his own grapes and making concord grape wine. Constantly puttering, he enjoyed traveling, dancing, and cooking, and was famous for his pies; especially rhubarb and raspberry pies, the rhubarb and raspberries coming from his own garden. He will be remembered for his love of his family and providing for his extended family. ! He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Bill) Poole of Floral City, FL, Violet (Dick) Tolles of Delton, and Kathy (Marv) Hayward of Plainwell; sons, Raymond (Janet) Penn of Portage, and Arthur (Dee) DeFields of Delton; special friend, Kathleen Johnson of Delton and their dog "Lady"; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emagene; and his sisters, Isabelle and Jeannie. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors Wednesday (today) 6:00-8:00 p.m at WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where a Memorial Service will be conducted Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 11 a.m., Pastor Matt Smith officiating. Private inurnment. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services or a charity of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 11/19/2002 - 11/20/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connections)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Goss, Kay, Whitney, Schmidt, Green Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/809 Message Board Post: GOSS, Mrs. Doris E. Galesburg Formerly of Hickory Corners Died December 28, 2002 at the Laurels of Galesburg. Doris was born September 25, 1915 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Fannie (Kay) Whitney and had lived for many years in Galesburg and Hickory Corners. She was formerly employed at the Kalamazoo Paper Box Company. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Goss in 1998 and by a brother, a grandson and 2 great-grandsons. Surviving are 2 daughters, Kay F. Schmidt of Hickory Corners and Betty (Arthur) Green of Galesburg; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at East Hickory Corners Cemetery at 1:00 o'clock Thursday, January 9 with the Rev. Jeffrey Worden and the Rev. Philip Griffin officiating. Memorial contributions in Doris's memory may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Arrangements by LANGELAND Family Funeral Homes MEMORIAL CHAPEL 622 S. Burdick St. 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/31/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)