This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bosma, Dozeman, VerSluis, Gilman, Kahllo, MacDonald Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/680 Message Board Post: Rufus Bosma Jr. - Pine Lake, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away Friday, May 31, 2002. The youngest of nine children, Rufus was born in Kalamazoo on July 20, 1917, the son of Rufus and Alice (Dozeman) Bosma. A graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, he owned Bosma Brothers Celery Co. in the 1940's. Rufus also worked for Arcan's, Inc in Plainwell for many years. A resident of Pine Lake since 1945, he had been spending active retirement winters in Florida for 20 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Eunice H. (VerSluis) Bosma, the daughter of Reint L. and Dena M. (Gilman) VerSluis, who owned VerSluis Celery. He is survived by his four children, Phil (Susan) Bosma of Virginia, Steve (Ann) Bosma of California, Greg (Marty) Bosma of Plainwell, and Lois (Jim) Kahllo of Gun Lake. He leaves his six grandchildren, Alan (Jennifer) Bosma, Kevin (Kim) Bosma, Andy Bosma, Rachel Bosma, Christian Kahllo, Lacey Kahllo; and two step-grandchildren, Scott Mac! Donald and Brad MacDonald. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Bosma in 1990. Rufus in addition has three great- granddaughters, Samantha, Stephanie, and Stacey Bosma; as well as many nieces and nephews. Also he leaves his very special friends and neighbors, Charles and Barbara Brigham of Pine Lake. Rufus was a tall athletic man known for his ability to tackle any building project, as well as for his grace on the dance floor. He had been an active fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed all the activities of lake living. Those lucky enough to have known Rufus learned that his real gifts were his ever-ready sense of humor and generous personality. He was kind, quick with a smile, and always ready to listen. It has been reported by one and all that he never had a bad word for anyone. Wherever he and Eunice lived or traveled, they came away with fast, devoted friends. He maintained excellent health until recently when he fought a short surprising battle with cancer. His! wishes were for cremation, with no traditional funeral. The family requests no flowers, but memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Rufus will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. He was a source of wisdom and a friend, as well as a father. We'll see you again, Dad. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Tues Jun 4, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, no further information)

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/380.449 Message Board Post: I have a Mary England born Feb 1842 and married to Luke Nichols. They lived in Gun Plains Township, Allegan County. On Mary's death certificate William England is listed as her father but mother is unknown. Does any of this tie in with what you have.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cook and Wallace Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/390.394.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Hal, My name is Michael Wallace. I am borrowing my sister-in-laws account until I get mine back up and running. I have Edgar Cook, Orange Cook and Mandana Cook in my family and want to learn more about them. Please contact me at [email protected] so we can rxchange more information. Mike

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/679 Message Board Post: Unfortunately genealogy searching turns up bad things as well as good things. I'm embarrassed to say that we have just found photos from one of my ancestors showing men in KKK white robes and hoods, one of which I assume was my ancestor. Thus, I'm interested in finding info on KKK activity in Hastings somewhere in the 1920-1930 area.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henney and Zuschnitt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/385.1 Message Board Post: I am the granddaughter of William Zuschnitt, b: 29 June 1861, Rossville, IN; d: 30 October 1946, Rutland Twsp, Barry County, MI. and Alwilda M. Henney Zuschnitt, b: ? January 1861, in ?, OH; d: 04 April 1907, Carlton Twsp, Barry County, MI. Both are buried in Lakeside Cemetary, Lake Odessa, MI. The children born to them are: Verda Alwilda Zuschnitt, b: 03 March 1900 in Carlton Twsp., Barry County, MI; d: 29 October 1952, Detroit, MI. My mother, Bertha Anna Zuschnitt, b: 31 March 1903 in Carlton Twsp., Barry County, MI; d: 23 March 1987, Royal Oak, MI. Am also searching for more info as to who Alwilda Henney's parents were. Any info you might have would be appreciated. If you need further info re the Zuschnitt's, let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Barney, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/678 Message Board Post: Looking for information on gg-grandfather Norman Davis. Came to Allegan Co at age of 16 about 1831-2 from North Tonawanda, NY.. Married Susannah Aldridge in first wedding in co. She died, date and reason unknown. Wandered back and forth between Barry, Allegan, Kent, and Kalamazoo Co.s. Married (2) Parmelia Barney of the Barney family of Hastings (Have information on Barney branch) and in 1860 Census they were living in Freeport/Hastings area with children George Washington, Benjamin, and Madison (Matthew?). Do not appear in 1870 census nor in the Michigan Death Records index so must assume they died between 1860 and 1867. Eldest remaining family member believes that they should be buried in this area but can find absolutely no records. Would appreciate any help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mead, Hoffman, Edmonds, Hoyt, Castelein, Vandewalker, Rinehart, Chadderdon, Powers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/149.446.446.2 Message Board Post: Caryl Hoffman b. 1909 is still alive and doing well. He has been very helpful with this family line and has allowed me to transcribe the birth, marriage and death information that is in the Bibles of his parents, Emma A. (Mead) and Charles J. Hoffman, and his grandmother Christina (Raisley) Hoffman. He also barrowed the Family Bible of his Uncle, Marion, and Aunt, Zuba (Hoyt) Mead, and allowed me to transcribe this information also. These are wonderful "old" family artifacts and I wish all to know how much I appreciate his letting me look at them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Habersaat, Pratt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/266.1 Message Board Post: Looking to connect my Mary PRATT to a family. She was born about 1847-1850 in MI. She married a Jacob Habersaat in 1884 or so. Fred W. Habersaat would be their son. Mary died about 1906. Hoping to find more info to exchange.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCurdy Phinisey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/677 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Theodore W. Phinisey (b. abt 1850 in Ottawa, MI) m. Pemelia McCurdy (b. abt 1849 Greene Co, PA). They married 10/11/1874 in St Louis, Gratiot Co, MI, and had one known child, Grace. They were living in "Woodland" in 1879, though later I believe they lived in Howell, Livingston Co, MI as I have family pictures that were taken by "Theo. W. Phinisey, Howell, MI". Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Patrick McCurdy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eskes, Peters, Willison, Potter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/676 Message Board Post: Mrs. Robert (Gretchen) Eskes - Formerly of Hickory Corners, Hersey, Mich. passed away early Saturday morning March 5, 1977 at her home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Eskes was born Aug 30, 1922 in Hickory Corners the daughter of Martin and Florence Willison Peters. She lived most of her lifetime in the Hickory Corners area and had lived the past 5 years near Hersey. She was a member of the Hickory Corners United Methodist Church, and a member of the Moose Lodge No. 705 in Reed City. She was married to Robert Eskes, Aug. 12, 1941 in Hickory Corners and he survives. Surviving besides the hus-band is one daughter, Gwen Eskes of Lowell; her mother, Mrs. Martin (Florence) Peters of Hickory Corners; one sister Francis (Geraldine) Potter of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; one brother Gerald Peters of Hickory Corners. Several nieces and nephews. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton where services will be held Tues. at 11 a.m., interment East Hickor! y Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sun 6 Mar 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fisher, Czarnecki, Mesick, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/675 Message Board Post: Mrs. Florence Fisher - Wayland, age 79, passed away Wednesday (Jun 21, 1972) at Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Fisher is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wilma Czarnecki of Shelby-ville; one son, Donald Fisher of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; 2 daughters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Fisher of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Catherine Mesick of Gun Lake; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bert Williams of Middleville. Funeral services wil be held Friday 1:30 p.m. at Bradley Free Methodist Church, burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Family will be at the chapel 7 to 9 Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Fisher reposes at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home, Wayland. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 21 Jun 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Finnegan, Thiemer, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/674 Message Board Post: Lt. Col. Ret. Zenus “Ed” Finnegan - 4185 South Shore Drive, Long Lake, Cloverdale, passed away suddenly early Saturday June 18, 1977 at his home. Lt. Col. Finnegan was born May 12, 1907 in Trenton, New Jersey and had lived at Long Lake, Cloverdale the past 4 years and was formerly of Grand Rapids. He retired from the U.S. Army in December of 1954 after 28 years of service and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. After his retirement he served for 15 years as the Director of Housing for the City of Grand Rapids retiring in 1972. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Ret-ired Officers Association. He was married to Billie Thiemer, September 6, 1931 in Perth Amboy, N.J. Surviving besides his wife is one daughter, Mrs. William F. (Patricia) Smith of Delton; one son, James E. Finnegan of Southfield, Mich.; 7 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Friends are being re-ceived at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton where services will be h! eld Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Harold Hoppe offici-ating. Interment in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Graveside services will be under the auspices of the Simmones-Williams American Legion Post of Hickory Corners. Memorial contri-butions may be made to the Heart Fund, envelopes available at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 18 June 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Finch, Fairchild, Foreman, Leary, Wilcox, Stoudt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/673 Message Board Post: Mrs. Senith O. Finch - Keller Rd., Rte 1, Delton, age 79, passed away Tuesday (Aug 10, 1976) morning at Pennock Hospi-tal, where she had been a patient for one day. Mrs. Finch was born January 21, 1897, daughter of George and Anna Smith Fairchild and lived for the past 32 years at the Keller Road residence, and was formerly of Grand Rapids. She was married to Frederick C. Finch, Sept. 18,1916, in Montrose, Mich., who preceded her in death April 14, 1973. Surviving are 4 daugh-ters, Mrs. Rex (Pauline) Foreman of Wayland, Mrs. William (Josephine) Leary of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Leon (Shirley) Wilcox of Rte 1, Delton, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Stoudt of Hous-ton, Texas; 5 sons, Edmund H., Rte 1, Delton, Otto of Grand Rapids, Floyd, Earl and Bernard, all of Rte 1, Delton; 37 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Fairchild of Flushing, Mich. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where services will be held Friday at 11 a! .m. Interment in Oak Hill Ceme-tery, Orangeville. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 11 Aug 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Felder, Smith, Minar, Adrianson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/672 Message Board Post: Mrs. Lille M. (Smith) Felder - 7525 Bedford Rd., Hastings, age 75, passed away Tuesday (Sept 30, 1975) morning at the Cunningham Nursing Home, Plainwell, where she had been a patient for the past 1-1/2 years. Surviving are 2 sons, Mar-vin of Middleville and Melvin of 7525 Bedford Rd., Hastings; 4 grandchldren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nathan (Stella) Minar of Homer and Mrs. Raleigh (Bernice) Adrianson of Plainwell; one brother, Loren Smith of Middleville. Friends are being re-ceived at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., Pastor Paul Deal officiat-ing. Interment in Prairieville Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed 1 Oct 1975 (submitted by a volunteer, not a fam-ily member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellis, Ward, Decker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/671 Message Board Post: Mr. Milton W. Ellis - 3463 Sheffield Rd., Hickory Corners, age 82, passed away suddenly at his home Thursday (Nov 27, 1975) evening. Mr. Ellis was born in 1893 in Clinton, Mich-igan, the son of Robert and Lydia Ward Ellis. He had lived since 1946 on his farm on Sheffield Rd. and was formerly of Battle Creek. He was employed for 20 years at Clark Equip-ment Co. of Battle Creek where he retired in 1960. He was married to Zaidee Decker in 1915 and she preceded him in death in 1956. He is survived by one son: Laban John Ellis of Rte 2, Delton; 4 grand-children; 4 great-great-grand-children; 2 brothers: Labon A. Ellis of Sylviania, Ohio, Thomas Ellis of Sun Valley, California; several nieces and nephews. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Leslie Takkinen. Interment will be Reese Ceme-tery, Springfield, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund. Envelopes ! available at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Fri Nov 28, 1975 (submit-ted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellis, Asby, LaForge, Lazica Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/670 Message Board Post: Mr. Lafayette B. Ellis - Hickory Corners, age 75, passed away Friday (Nov 26, 1971) evening at Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a long illness. He was born April 26, 1896, son of Pleasant and Perlina Asby Ellis. He had lived for the past 12 years near Hickory Corners and was formerly of the Gull Lake area. He was a painting and decorating contractor for many years and was a veteran of World War I. He was a past master of the Richland Masonic Lodge and a life member of both the V.F.W. No. 8715 Battle Creek and the Hickory Corners American Legion Post. He was married to Marie LaForge, June 14, 1922, who survives. Surviving besides his wife is one daughter, Mrs. Fernado (Mary Linna) Lazica of Argentina; one son, Bruce Ellis of Hickory Corners; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Glen Ellis of Richland and P. N. Ellis of Matoon, Illinois. Private services will be held Monday. Arrangements by the Williams Funeral Home Delton. Memorial contribu! tions may be made to the Hickory Corners American Legion Post, envelopes available at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 27 Nov 1971 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Edgett, Nichols, DeForest, Harvath Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/669 Message Board Post: Mrs. Ivan “Irene” Edgett - Gilkey Lake, Rte 2, Delton, passed away suddenly Monday (Apr 10, 1972) afternoon at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Edgett was born Sept. 25, 1914, in Orangeville, the daughter of Clyde and Hazel DeForest Nichols and had resided for the past 6 years at her Gilkey Lake home and was formerly of Battle Creek. She was married to Ivan Edgett, Oct 3, 1932, in Orangeville, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Nancy) Harvath of Battle Creek and Mrs. Clyde (Doris) Harvath of Hickory Corners; 8 grandchildren. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where services will be held Thursday at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. David Leamon and Rev. Willis Letner officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orange-ville. source: Kalamazoo Gazetee Tues 11 Apr 1972 (submit-ted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Payne, Moore, Hammond, Willard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/668 Message Board Post: Elwyn E. Payne - Of Delton, Age 72, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002. He was born the eldest son of Clarence and Ina Payne, on December 7, 1929. Elwyn enjoyed deer hunting, the outdoors and doing many things with his family. Elwyn married Marveta Moore on August 20, 1949, who survives. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Marilyn. Surviv-ing are his children, Michael (Gina) Payne of Middleville, Bruce Payne of Hickory Corners, and Debora Hammond of Delton; grandchildren, Jamie (Sarah) Payne, Angie (Rich) Willard and Cory Hammond; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Addy and Sydney; 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and lots of nieces, nephews and friends. Elwyn worked carrying mail in Delton for 10 years, at E.W. Bliss as a machinist for 22 years, and was self-employed for 20 years. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place. Elwyn was a great husband, father, grandpa and great- grandpa. A Memorial Service will follow at a later date. source: Kalamazoo Gazette S! at May 25, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lammers, Smith, Williams, Alderink, Kunz, Rosine Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/667 Message Board Post: Mr. John Lammers - Died suddenly on Monday morning, May 20, 2002 at his residence. John was born November 26, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Harry and Linda ``Elinor'' (Smith) Lammers, and had lived in the Kalamazoo area for most of his life. He was most recently employed for over 20 years at National Waterlift. He was an avid Red Wings Hockey fan and was an active member of the Kalamazoo K- Wings Booster Club. John was preceded in death by his father, Harry Lam-mers. On February 14, 1996, he was married to the former Phyllis Alderink Williams, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Christie (Jim) Kunz of Three Rivers; and a son, John Jeffery (Tanya) Lammers of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Gary, Christopher, Alexander (Harry), Jessica and Bradley; his mother, Elinor Lammers and a sister, Linda Lammers and husband, John Rosine, all of Ann Arbor; several step-child-ren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has tak! en place. There will be no visitation. A Graveside Service for inurnment of cremains will be held at 2:00 o'clock Friday at Prairie Home Cemetery in Climax. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-butions in John's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Climax Chapel 205 E. Maple St. 343-1508 source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 22, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Conery, Poth, Maron, Winterburn, Sulanke, Bass, Hug, Covert, Campbell, Warners, Brown, Horton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/666 Message Board Post: Mrs. Evelyn “Eve” Maria Conery - Age 80, Delton, MI, Died Monday, May 20, 2002 at the home of her son in Wyoming, MI. She was born May 21, 1921 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Eman Poth, and Blanch Margaret (Morse) Poth. She attended Kalamazoo Central High School, and attended a 2-week course at Upjohn Nursing Academy. She was a self-employed Practical Nurse, working with cancer and cardiac patients. She took care of Hazel St. John. She also worked for Custer State Home and Battle Creek V.A. Hospital. She previously worked at Oliver's in the Aviation Division factory for 3 years, working on B-52's and RB-52's. She came to Delton, MI, from Caro, MI, in 1971. She also lived in Beloit, WI, South Beloit, IL, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, MI, Marine City, and Freeport, MI. She enjoyed reading the Bible, magazines and all types of books. She liked embroidery and ``hand work,'' dancing, fishing, writing poetry, watching birds, flower gardening of roses, zinnias and peo! nies. She was on the bowling league in Marine City, MI. She was a member of Delton Seventh-day Adventist. On June 10, 1963, she married Robert P. ``Bob'' Conery, who preceded her in death on June 1, 1970. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret Ann and Gary Mason of Brodhead, WI, sons, Gerald L. and Connie Winterburn of Wyom-ing, MI, and Samuel R. Sulanke; three grandsons, Jeffrey and Tanya Winterburn, Mark and Ellen Winterburn, Roger and Anne Bass; granddaughters, Laura and Terry Hug, Lynne Bass, and Lisa Sulanke; 11 great-grandchildren, Randy Covert, Kellie Covert, Kari Covert, Jamie Winterburn, Samantha Winterburn, Micah Winterburn, Nathan Winterburn, Nolan Winterburn, Adam Bass, Lisa Bass, Joseph Campbell; one great-great-grand-daughter, Kaylynn Warners. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lynne Marie Sulanke in 1961; three brothers, Earl W.E. Brown, Robert N. Horton, and Clarence H. Poth on March 14, 2002; and great-grandson, Derek Winterburn on Februa! ry 1, 2000. Visitation will be held after 9 a.m. Thursday at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bed-ford Rd., Battle Creek, where the family will be present from 4-7 p.m. Services Friday, May 24, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the Bachman Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Paul S. Howell and Pastor Bill Cowin officiating. Burial Reese Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed May 22, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)