This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: leach Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/56.110.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for two great uncles that lived in WI a Marion and a Melvin could this be any connection.

Are there any relatives of Samuel Harrison and Ida Canfield in the area, if so I would like to make contact. Thanks in advance Russ Miller

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dingman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/658 Message Board Post: Mr. Howard Dingman - age 87, 13001 S. Norris Rd., Plainwell, Graveside services will be held Sat.(Jan 10, 1976) at 4 p.m. at the Prairieville Cemetery. Arrangements by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Fri 9 Jan 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hyde, Doster, Bergman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/657 Message Board Post: Mr. George R. Hyde - Delton, A loving husband, father and grandfather, George R. Hyde passed away April 29, 2002. Mr. Hyde was born on the family farm in Orangeville Township, on May 2, 1920, the son of Rankin M. and Doris (Doster) Hyde. He was 1939 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1945 graduate of Western State Teachers College, and received his Masters degree from the University of Michigan. Mr. Hyde was a veteran of WW II, serving his country in the U.S. Army. He was a teacher and coach at Hudson and Ithaca Schools, before returning to the Delton area. He taught physical education and social studies, and was a basketball coach before retir-ing in 1975 after thirty years of service, twenty-four of them at Delton Kellogg Schools. After retiring Mr. Hyde farmed full time on the family farm. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Savior, the M.E.A, the N.E.A., and the Barry County Retired School Personnel. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and all sports. He ! is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Elizabeth (Bergman), whom he married on April 19, 1947, in Toledo, OH; sons, Steve Hyde of Delton, and David (Marcia) Hyde of Comstock; 8 grandchildren; 1 great- grandchild; 2 step-great- grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Denise Hyde of Grand Rapids; brothers and sisters-in-law, John (Josephine) Bergman of Ohio, Robert (Esther) Bergman of California, and William Bergman of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hyde was preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Richard in 1997, and James in 1980. The family will receive visitors today (Wednesday) 3-5 and 6- 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home Delton where Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, May 2, 2002 at 11 a.m., Pastor Michael Kemper officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the Lutheran Church of the Savior, or a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 1, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holtz, Bixler, Smithwick, Sinkler, Roglic, Schero, Waite Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/656 Message Board Post: Mrs. Ruth M. Holtz - Hastings, Mi, Passed away May 4, 2002. Mrs. Holtz was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on February 23, 1935. She was a former employee of the Delton, Felpausch Food Center. Mrs. Holtz was a member of the VFW Post #422 Auxi-liary in Delton, where she was past president numerous times. She helped form the Sweet Adelines of Delton. She enjoyed singing, horses, snowmobiling and playing cards, especially pinochle. Mrs. Holtz loved pictures of sunsets, collecting clowns and music boxes. She is survived by her husband, Perry Holtz, whom she married April 17, 1954; her mother, Dorothy Bixler of Kalamazoo; sons, Gary Holtz of Hastings, Gregory Holtz of Cloverdale, Mark (Judy) Holtz of Sturgis; daughters, Perrilyn (Dave) Smithwick of Sturgis, and Denise Holtz of Lake Odessa; sisters, Shirley (Jim) Sinkler of Allegan, Helen (Joe) Roglic of Kalamazoo, Patricia Schero of Otsego, Nancy (Richard) Waite of Bangor, and Barbara Bixler of Kalamazoo; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchi! ldren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors today (Monday) 5-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home Delton where Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 1 p.m., Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Fort Custer Natio-nal Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Memorial contributions to Delton VFW Post #422 Auxiliary will be appreciated. source: Kal-amazoo Gazette May 6, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fast, Bowsher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/655 Message Board Post: Darlene Fast - Delton, Darlene went to be with the Lord on Friday May 3, 2002. Members of her family include her two sons Ron and Sherry Bowsher of Kendall and Gary and his wife Jan Bowser of Delton with whom she made her home prior to entering Life Care Center of Plainwell, 2 sisters, 2 brot-hers, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She follows in death her two husbands; Harold Bowsher and Orin Fast. Friends may visit with her family on Sunday from 3-5 pm at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel and a visitation and funeral will be held at the Rob-erson Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky. She will be greatly missed by all of her care givers but her memory will live on in all that touched her life. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Wings of Hope Hospice. Local arrangements by Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 5, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durkee, Willison, Garrett, Havens Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/654 Message Board Post: Mr. Ray Durkee - age 77, Formerly of 139 Bush St., Delton, Passed away Friday afternoon (Feb 4, 1977) at the Barry County Medical Care Facility in Hastings where he had been a patient since November of 1976. Mr. Durkee was born December 28, 1899 in Kent county, the son of Charles and Julia Durkee, and lived most of his life in the Delton area. He and his son, Charles, owned and operated a service garage in Delton for many years. Mr. Durkee was also a school bus driver for many years for the Delton Kellogg Schools. He was married to Lena Willison, December 8, 1923 in Delton and she preceded him in death February 21, 1972. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Irene) Garrett of Kal., Mrs. Harold (Gladys) Havens of Coldwater; 1 son, Charles J. Durkee of Tucson, Ariz., 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gordon Durkee of Delton and Harley Durkee of Fla; several nieces and nephews. A brother, John, preceded him in death. Friends are being received aft! er 9 a.m. Sunday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Elmer Faust officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners, Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sat 5 Feb 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durkee, Willison, Kellogg, Garrett, Havens, Waters, Payne, Beck, Hartman, Harrington Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/653 Message Board Post: Mrs. Ray (Lena) Durkee - 139 Bush St., Delton, age 71, passed away early Monday morning (Feb 21, 1972) at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Durkee was born March 19, 1900, in Barry County, the daughter of John and Lydia Kellogg Willison and had resided all of her life in the Delton area. She attended the Delton United Methodist Church and was a member of the Delton Inland Garden Club. She was married to Ray Durkee, Dec 8, 1923, in Delton, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Irene) Garrett of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Harold (Gladys) Havens of Schoolcraft; one son, Charles John of Tucson, Ariz.; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jason and Elmer Willison of Delton; 6 sisters, Mrs. Stewart (Viola) Waters, Mrs. Clarence (Ina) Payne, Mrs. Gordie (Vina) Durkee, all of Delton. Mrs. Charles (Eva) Beck of Galesburg, Mrs. Albert (Mary) Hartman of Three Rivers and Mrs. Claude (Jennie) Harrington of Hastings; many! nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Walter and Ed, preceded her in death. Friends will be received after 12 noon Tuesday at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 o’clock, Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Interment in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mon 21 Feb 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Durbin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/652 Message Board Post: Mr. Leo L. Durbin - Manning Lake Rd., Rte 2, Delton, Age 61, passed away suddenly at his home Tuesday. Friends are being received at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment in Banfield Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Tues 13 Jan 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Doner, Wood, Sheldon, Vandeburg, Pharr, Barnes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/651 Message Board Post: Mrs. Thelma Doner - Rte 2, Delton, age 68, passed away Sunday (Jul 11, 1976) evening at Leila Post Hospital. She was born August 15, 1907, daughter of Walter and Sarah Wood Sheldon in Marshall, Michigan. She was a member of the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. She is survived by: her husband, William; two sons, Hubert Vandeburg and Jerry Vandeburg, both of Battle Creek; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Janet) Pharr of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. William (Nellie) Barnes of Marshall, Michigan; one brother, George Sheldon of Santa Ana, Calif. Mrs. Doner will be at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton, until Wednesday noon, when she will be taken to the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church for services at 2 p;.m., Rev. David Vardaman officiating. Interment East Hickory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the TB and Respiratory Disease Association. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Tues 13 July 1976 (submitted by a volunteer, n! ot a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carlin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/650 Message Board Post: Elza O. Carlin - of Hastings, Age 96, died Monday, April 8, 2002 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Carlin retired from EW Bliss in 1967, after 42 years. He also did lead glass work from 1940-1985, and owned an antique shop from 1940-1970. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home Hastings, MI Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. source: Kalamazoo Gazette April 9, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aladjem, Mudgett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/649 Message Board Post: Lea Aladjem - Died September 27, 2001. Survived by son, Silvio (Judith) Aladjem of Hastings; Grandchildren, Vivien Mudgett and Norman Aladjem; Great-granddaughter Mackenzie Elizabeth Aladjem. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sep 29, 2001 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Addison, VanWyckle, Boze, Parks, Robinson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/648 Message Board Post: Mr. William Addison - Passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2002. Bill was born on June 24, 1936 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Arthur and Effie (VanSyckle) Addison. He was a veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. Bill was a former employee of James River Corporation, Crown Vantage, and was presently employed by Curtis Paper Co. of Port Huron, MI. He enjoyed golf and hunting, and his real love was the game of pool. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Boze), whom he married on May 20, 1961 in Hastings; his mother, Effie J. Addison of Bedford; children, Lanita (Rick) Parks of Delton, William Addison of Bedford, Eldon Addison of Kalamazoo, Calvin Addison of Delton, Jesse (Kim) Addison of Oshtemo, and George Addison of Delton; a sister, Margaret Robinson of Florida; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Warren Addison. The family will receive visitors Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Fu! neral Home Delton where Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at 11 a.m., Neil Tack officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County Commission on Aging will be appreciated. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Jan 21, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

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/630.1 Message Board Post: Type in your search engine "Library of Michigan".....go to Library Catalog.....search Barry Co. Newspapers.....they also have the 1870 census on-line (and your Thomas and Polly are also located there..BarryTwp. Barry Co.Mi. Obituaries weren't as popular back then as they are now...but if you're lucky there might be one......I am not related to this family...but you might even check with the Library itself...they may do a look-up. If not on one of my not so frequent trips south 100 miles, I'll try to remember to check on it for you. Sandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pennock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/18.47.224.240 Message Board Post: Dean, Was your grandmother Lucy Ann Pennock? I have her listed as daughter of Peter Pennock and Mary Jane Tobey. Born about 1858 in Hope Twp., Barry Co., MI. If you think this is a connection, please contact me at: [email protected] Kim Pennock

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/647.1.1 Message Board Post: Marianne, Perhaps she could be the daughter of Clyde Fisher, Maurice's brother? I have one aunt alive, and I'll ask if she remembers a Dora Fisher. Frankly I don't know much about this side of my family. But I'm learning!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BARBER, FISHER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/647.1 Message Board Post: Dear Martha, I looked in my surname index since I recalled I had a Fisher from Barry Co. However I only have one name, who is a Dora Fisher , looks like she married (into my Barber family) I don't know if she is somehow related to your Fisher family or not- So, I don't know if this helps. Wish I knew more. If you find a connection-please let me know. Marianne Husband: Francis A. BARBER Birth: 15 Aug 1860 Place: Cressey, Prairieville, Barry Co, MI Death: 8 Apr 1936 Father: John BARBER (1827-1897) Mother: Emily A. DEPUE first wife (1828-1878) Wiife: Dora FISHER

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/647 Message Board Post: I'm looking for info about the family of my grandfather, MAURICE FISHER,. born in Cressey in 1877. He had a sister JENNIE, who married a Honeysette, and a brother, CLYDE, both of whom remained in Barry Co. Any connections?

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/646 Message Board Post: I am seeking the obituarry for William Shontell who died 3/20/1919 in Middleville, MI. Thank you in advance for your help Shanon

Looking for information on the Larabees who lived around Hope Township, Seneca, b. 3 April 1826; Harry, b. 8 March 1872; Cyrus, b. 23 January 1828; Jesse, b. 2 May 1890 and the Stantons that married into the Larabee family. Any information gladly accepted and what I have, willingly exchanged. ______________________________________________________________________ Games, Movies, Music & Sports! http://entertainment.yahoo.ca