This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Felder, Snow, Stanley, Barnhart, Hazel, Purdy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/808 Message Board Post: FELDER, Mrs. Pauline (Boulter) Delton Passed away November 15, 2002. Mrs. Felder was born in Kalamazoo on July 28, 1908, the daughter of Edwin and Blanche (Snow) Stanley. She was a former member of the Prairieville Eastern Star. She enjoyed working on crafts, crocheting, fishing, square dancing and her flower garden. On December 20, 1928, she married James Boulter, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1951. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Merle Barnhart and Burton Felder; a son, Sherman Boulter; and sisters, Maxine Hazel and Betty Lynn Purdy. She is survived by a son, Robert Boulter of Delton; brothers, John E. "Jack" (Alice) Stanley of Kalamazoo, and Kenneth Stanley of Maine; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, November 18, 2002, 1:00 p.m., Pastor Daniel Bowman officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Tendercare of Hastings Activity Fund will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/16/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

I want to thank all those who responded on my query on Thomas Wilkinson. Not wanting to look a gift horse in the mouth but could really use a look-up on Thomas's parents, John and Rebekah Wilkinson for 1910 and 1920 in Maple Grove Twsp, Barry Co Mich. Don't know if the had a census prior to 1900 in Barry Co. Any help will be greatly appreciated. John Antes Battle creek, Mich

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guess, Gibbs, Porter, Morrow, Tanner, Rose, Harrison, Abraham Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/807 Message Board Post: GUESS, Mrs. Florence (Abraham) Kalamazoo Formerly of Delton Passed away December 28, 2002. Mrs. Guess was born in Charlotte, Michigan on April 8, 1912, the daughter of Bert and Edith (Gibbs) Porter. She was a self-employed seamstress. She began by making her own clothing. Realizing that she had a natural talent, she became a seamstress by profession, doing alterations, making men's suits, and sewing wedding gowns for many brides. Florence enjoyed singing and dancing, but her real love was playing the piano, which she played by ear. As a member of the Outreach for Jesus Church, in Orangeville, she and other members of the church would play the piano and sing at area nursing homes and correctional facilities. She is survived by a son, John C. Morrow of Prairieville; granddaughters, Sherri (Norm) Tanner of Schoolcraft, and Sandy (Michael) Rose of Kalamazoo; grandsons, Steven (Sherri) Morrow of Virginia, and William Morrow of Florida; great-grand-children, April Tanner, Heather and Cassandra Harrison, and Joshua Morrow. Florence was prec! eded in death by her parents; husbands, Alex Abraham and Arnold Guess; a son, Kenneth Morrow, who was killed in Vietnam; sisters, Anna and Marguerite; and a brother, John. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, December 31, 2002 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. where Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Pastor Pete Terburg officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Outreach for Jesus will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/30/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

I'm looking for a 1920 or 1930 census look-up for Thomas B Wilkinson in Barry Co., Mich. Him and his wife Ida lived in Maple Grove during this time. Any help will be greatly appreciated. John Antes Battle Creek, Mich

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/806 Message Board Post: Looking for info on my grandfather, John Charles Graves. This is the info I have; b:7/30/1879 in Carlton, MI, surname of Vance. My uncle believes John and a sister Alice (she kept the Vance surname) were adopted or raised by the Graves, had another sister Ida, but believes she was born a Graves. He believes that the Graves ran a store in Carlton, MI. I'm not really sure where to start my search. THANKS in advance for any help or tips you can pass along !!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Madill, McKeague Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/805 Message Board Post: MADILL, Timothy R. Delton Died at Borgess Medical Center, December 24, 2002. Tim was born October 23, 1957 in Norfolk, VA, to Franklin R. and Donna (McKeague) Madill. A 1976 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, he served in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1980. A loyal employee of the V.A. Hospital in Battle Creek for 22 years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed many sports. He is survived by his son, Christopher of Delton; his parents, Frank and Donna Madill of Delton; brothers, Steven (Sherri) Madill and Mike (Debbie) Madill of Delton; several nieces and nephews; and long time companion, Brenda Barker and her daughter Mindy. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 27, 11:00 AM, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Christopher Madill Education Fund will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 12/25/2002 - 12/26/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DePriester, VanOmmen, Butler, Gernatt, Morandini, Willison Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/804 Message Board Post: DePRIESTER, Mrs. Frances E. Hickory Corners Passed away December 21, 2002, in Plainwell, MI. Mrs. DePriester was born on September 7, 1911 in Hickory Corners, the daughter of Elwyn and Annie (VanOmmen) Butler. She is survived by a son, Jack (Judy) DePriester of South Carolina; daughters, Judy (Gerald) Gernatt of Kalamazoo, Jane (David) Morandini of Woodhaven, MI; a daughter-in-law, Janet DePriester of Parchment; a sister, Glady Willison of Hickory Corners; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald DePriester in 1987; and a son, Jerry DePriester in 2001; and 2 brothers. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, January 4, 2003, 2:00 p.m. Pastor Bill Fernhout officiating, with family present at 1:00 p.m. to receive friends at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Private inurnment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation or a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/26/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wheeler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/803 Message Board Post: WHEELER, Vernon L. Age 77 Nashville, MI Vernon L. Wheeler, a long-time Nashville, MI, businessman, died Friday October 25, 2002. He is survived by his wife Eloise, Sons; Mark (Denise) Wheeler of Kalamazoo, Steven Wheeler of Nashville, and Granddaughter Laura Wheeler, of Kalamazoo. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Monday at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Visitation today, 2:00-5:00 pm at the Maple Valley Chapel, 204 N. Queen St., Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Ambulance Service. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/27/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Charles, Pryor, Palmisano, Musgrave, Rhoa Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/802 Message Board Post: KING, Mr. William J. Kalamazoo, formerly of Delton Passed away October 24, 2002, at his residence. Mr. King was born February 18, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Jared A. and Gladys (Charles) King. On December 7, 1957, he married Patricia Pryor, who survives. As a veteran, he served his country in the U.S. Marines. An avid golfer; Bill was also secretary for the Thursday night mens league and the Friday night couples league at Mullenhurst Golf Course. An employee for over fifteen years with Ford Motor Company, Mr. King was the former owner of the Delton Cafe and more recently: a courier for Keystone Bank. He was a former member and past president of the Delton Chamber of Commerce, a former member of the Delton Lions Club and a former member of the Delton Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife Patricia, sons: Chuck (Nancy) of Kalamazoo, Jay (Rhonda) of Birmingham, Alabama, and William (Lori) of Kalamazoo, a brother: Lawrence (Dixie) King of California, three sisters: Mildred Palmisano of Shelby Township, Michigan, Rut! h (Ray) Musgrave of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; and Frances Rhoa of Edmund, Oklahoma, seven grandchildren, a God daughter, and several nieces and nephews. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, October 28, 2002, 1:00 PM, Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan, Pastor Jan DeWitt officiating. Please meet at the cortege area at 12:50 PM. Memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services of Kalamazoo or the Leukemia Foundation will be appreciated. WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 10/25/2002 - 10/27/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

Does anyone on this list know where our Eaton Co. genealogy society can buy Barry Co. Census records on microfilm? Mary Jean

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hermenitt, Young, Curtis, Purdy, Smith, Herman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/801 Message Board Post: HERMENITT, Marylyn Delton Passed away October 13, 2002 at home. Marylyn was born June 26, 1952 in Plainwell; the daughter of Otis and Mary (Young) Hermenitt. A loyal employee for eleven years, Marylyn was a bench clerk for the Kalamazoo County Courts. Marylyn loved music; playing the guitar, auto harp and dulcimer and was a member of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Association and the Great Lakes Music Association. A former member of the band; Second Circle, she loved to attend music festivals, especially bluegrass, was a member of the Gull Creek Cloggers and she sang with her parents at Festival of Trees of Kalamazoo. Enjoying crocheting and sewing, she made many dolls for her daughters. She was a former member of Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Marylyn loved her family and friends; and was constantly on the go; never letting her illness slow her down. She is survived by her parents; Otis and Mary Hermenitt of Delton; daughters: Michelle (Jason) Curtis of Lawton; Melissa Purdy and her fiancee ! Paul Cupp of Holt, Michigan and Stephanie (Christopher) Smith of Delton, a sister: Gloria (Ernest) Herman of Grand Rapids, a grandson: Westin Curtis and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister: Rosemary Hermenitt. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2002 at the Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S Grove (M-43), Delton. Private inurnment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will be appreciated. WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/15/2002.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stenger, Hunt, Solomon, Neil, Eshbaugh, Grimm, Sheridian, Smith, Dunn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/800 Message Board Post: STENGER, Mr. Bert Delton Passed away October 12, 2002. Mr. Stenger was born at home in Kalamazoo County on December 25, 1911, the son of Joseph and Eva (Hunt) Stenger. On January 10, 1936 he married Fern R. Solomon, and she preceded him in death on September 8, 1964. Mr. Stenger was a life long resident of the Delton area and was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He enjoyed and built many steam engines with his friend Paul Pettingill. Singing and listening to country music, and playing his harmonica were some of the things that Bert enjoyed. He will always be remembered for helping his friends and neighbors, whenever they were in need. He is survived by a son, Jim (Barb) Stenger of Luther, MI; daughters, Dorothy (Karlton) Neil of Lake Odessa, Ruth (Charles) Eshbaugh of Plainwell, and Virginia (Jim) Grimm of Iowa; a brother, Ralph (Margaret) Stenger of Mattawan; and a sister, Marguerite Sheridian of Arizona; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was als! o preceded in death by a brother, Theodore; and sisters, Rena Smith and Bertha Dunn; and a beloved friend Ruth Harbolt. The family will receive visitors Monday (today) 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 15, 2002, 1:00 pm, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Memorial contributions to any Hospice organization will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/14/2002.

Hi Phyllis, I found your Juliette and Joel on the 1880 Census index in Allegan County, town of Leighton. Roll T9-0569, Page 38A. The last name was spelled Geman. Gave both their birthplaces as PA. None listed for his parents but hers were both born in NY. They had children Carrie, Nellie, Arthur and Earnest. Also searching the 1880 Index, I found two couples with last name Fitch, both born NY, who were living in Yankee Springs. You might try the 1850, and 1860 censuses of Pennsylvania for Melvin Fitch b. abt. 1820 with wife Mary, b. abt. 1822, or Oscar Fitch, b. abt. 1826 and wife Caroline, b. abt. 1836. Good luck. Let me know if you go back and need any NY census lookups. Jen

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/799 Message Board Post: I can't seem to find a mailing address for Dowling Cemetery. Is Dowling Cemetery closed to burials? Anyone know who has custody of the Dowling Cemetery Burial Records? Thanks! Michelle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kingma, Siegers, Wieland, Hoeksema, Stam, Talsma Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/798 Message Board Post: KINGMA, Renee Middleville Renee Kingma was never more at peace when she could sit in her home and look out over the countryside of Gun Lake. Renee died December 16, 2002 in Hastings after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Her life began July 30, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Irene Siegers. Renee grew up in Chicago and moved to this area in 1973. Renee was a member of the East Martin Christian Reformed Church. As an employee and a member of the team at Sam's Gourmet Foods Store for 25 years, she knew the operation and the customers well. In recent years the gathering of all her children in the West Michigan area was a special joy. Her family includes her mother, Irene Siegers of Hastings; her 4 children and their spouses, Kerry and Robert Wieland of Newaygo, Jon and Karen Kingma of Kalamazoo, Melody Kingma of Grand Rapids, Dan and Laura Kingma of Hastings; 3 grandchildren, Jonni and her husband Dan Hoeksema, Kristin and Kelli Kingma; her sisters and their spouses, Darlene and Don Stam! Valparaiso, Indiana, Jan and Dutch Talsma of Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Al Kingma; and by her father. Friends may call at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday 11 a.m., Rev. Cal Compagner speaking. Burial will take place in the family plot next to her husband in Yankee Springs Cemetery. Friends may share a memory with the family on Renee's personal web page at www.rdmg., where you can also send a memorial gift to the East Martin Christian High School or Elim Christian Services. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/17/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taffee, Spyker, Reece, Dopke, Kastner, Gadnis, Vergara Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/797 Message Board Post: TAFFEE, John M. Of Three Rivers Born December 9, 1943 in Hastings, MI, Three Rivers businessman John M. Taffee died at Three Rivers Area Hospital early Sunday morning, December 15, 2002. Mr. Taffee was a long time Three Rivers area insurance agent with Michigan Mutual Insurance Co., Glenn Rifenberg & Assoc., and most recently Cascade Insurance Agency of Grand Rapids. His golden retriever/receptionist "Taffy" was always at the office door to greet friends and customers. Mr. Taffee was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Three Rivers. He was also a past member of the Three Rivers Rotary Club and a Charter member of the Three Rivers Jaycees and B.P.O.E. (Elks) #1248. Additionally, Mr. Taffee served his community as a member of the Three Rivers Community School Board of Education and the Authority Board of the Three Rivers Area Hospital. John was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying golf, but most of all fishing. Sometimes known as "Den Mother," John would take his son and friends on annual fishi! ng excursions to favorite spots near Traverse City and Little Bay De Noc in the Upper Peninsula. These trips were always successful whether the fish catch was good or not. Planning these trips always included a freshly published copy of Mumbles Meandering Muskie Mission. This newsletter preserved the high and low points of the excursions and many of his insights. John was an entertaining person to be around. His quips, stories, jokes, and point-of-view always encouraged discussion, argument and a great deal of laughter for him and those around him. His Irish pride and story telling gifts were well known to the community. On January 8, 1966 John married his high school sweetheart, Diane Spyker, of Hastings. He attended Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University. He is survived by his wife; one son, Bryan and wife, Jenny (Reece); daughter, Katie Taffee-Dopke; and grandchildren, Jordan and Carson Taffee and Connor Dopke. Also surviving John are his mother, Lill! ian of Hastings; brother, Steven (Gloria) Taffee of Menlo Park, CA; sister-in-law, Denis (Jim) Kastner of Centreville, MI; nieces, Sarah Taffee, Carly Gadnis-Vergara and Adam Gadnis. John was preceded in death by his father, Donald Taffee; and brother, Patrick Taffee. No visitation is planned. A guest book will be available at the Hohner Funeral Home, Three Rivers. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church in Three Rivers on Friday, December 20th at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held following the funeral mass in the church social room. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph County Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/17/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Grames, Caswell, Berry, Hull Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/358.1.1 Message Board Post: I would love to have the picture. Tell me where to send the donation and who to make it out to and I will gladly send it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FITCH/GERMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/796 Message Board Post: I am searching for any info re: Juliette Fitch and Joel German, marrying 5/4/1869 in Yankee Springs, Barry Co., MI. They then moved to Allegan Co. Juliette was my ggrandmother and I have not been able to find any info regarding her family other than they proably originally came from PA and perhaps NY before that. Any help will be appreciated and will exchange info on the later years of this family.---------Phyllis Ceratto Evans

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Quick, Ferris, Doster, Tack, Green Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/795 Message Board Post: QUICK, Ferris Of Hastings, Formerly of Dowling Passed away October 7, 202 in Hastings. Mr. Quick was born January 24, 1910 in Barry Township, the son of Ernest and Minnie (Ferris) Quick. On May 24, 1930 he married Freda Doster, who preceded him in death on May 2, 2002 after nearly seventy years of marriage. A salesman and loyal employee for over thirty years with Pioneer Corn, and a farmer, Mr. Quick was also a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau. An avid hunter of deer, bird and rabbit; Mr. Quick also enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Barry County Sportsman Club. He is survived by his sons: Robert of Hastings and Norman (Dorothy) of Dowling; a sister Nina Tack of Lacey and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Freda, a sister Mildred Green and brothers: Vern and Clinton Quick. The family will receive friends Thursday, 11:00-1:00 PM at the WILLIAMS-GORE FUNERAL HOME Delton Graveside services will be conducted at Prairieville Cemetery, Thursday, 1:30PM, October 10, 2002, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/9/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

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