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/1285.14.1.2 Message Board Post: I would like to request a Death Record Look up - 1) Octovia Castelein - Year: 1916 - Book: B - Page: 301 Thanks so much, Teresa Jackson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sherwin, Goff, Lipps, Urie Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/464.2 Message Board Post: Update on my e-mail addresses so that if anyone related to the Sherwin, Goff, Lipps or Urie families can get in touch with me. They are: Grannie2MsAriel@juno.com and GrannieVicsPlace@aol.com Thanks! Vicki L. Goff

Topic: KVGS Mail List The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society now has a rootsweb mail list. This list can be used for meeting reminders, upcoming events, reminders of bus trips and questions/helpful information from anyone subscribed to the list. This list is not limited to KVGS members. You may even find a family connection. Rootsweb will automatically add [KVGS] to the beginning of the subject line so you will know it is an e-mail coming from this list. How to subscribe: To subscribe to the list using Mail Mode send an e-mail to: KVGS-L-request@rootsweb.com To subscribe to the list using Digest Mode send an e-mail to: KVGS-D-request@rootsweb.com In the subject field of either mode type SUBSCRIBE. If you would put your name and which list you got this from in the body of the e-mail and send the e-mail. Thank you for considering subscribing to the KVGS mailing list. If you have any questions you can contact me at the e-mail address below. Thanks, Scott W. Grinder KVGS Webmaster SWGrinder@AOL.COM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DRAKE, AHLBERG, REED, KELLY, ALLEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1684 Message Board Post: Roberta K. "Bobbie" DRAKE - Shelbyville, Bobbie's life began September 29, 1945 in Plainwell. She grew up in the Martin area and graduated from Martin High School in 1963. Bobbie worked for the former Kelvinator Corp. for 21 years. During that time she married Glenn M. DRAKE August 31, 1973 in Martin. Several years later Bobbie went to work for Hastings Mfg. Co. where she was currently employed. Her greatest joy was in her family as well as feeding the wild birds near her home. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband December 19, 1995 as well as her parents Robert L. and Thelma B. (REED) AHLBERG. Members of her family include her children and spouses Mike and Ronda KELLY of Shelbyville, Rob and Dawn KELLY of Delton, Tracy KELLY of Shelbyville, stepchildren; G. John DRAKE of Grand Rapids, Joe and Lisa DRAKE of Alto, 6 grandchildren, her sister Joyce ALLEN of Shelbyville and several nieces and nephews. Bobbie died suddenly Sunday December 21, 1997 in Plainwell. Fri! ends may spend time with her family Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home Plainwell Chapel where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. William Bills speaking. Bobbie will be buried next to her husband at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Should friends desire they may make memorial donations in Bobbie's memory to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Friends are encouraged to share a memory with the family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com. undated Kalamazoo Gazette (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

Hello, I'm brand new to this list. My husband's great grandfather was a professional photographer. While cleaning some things out this weekend, I ran across two photo albums, ones he must have used as samples, full of pictures. The albums are not in good shape, but the pictures are. Unfortunately, none of the people are identified. One album appears to be from the early 1900's and another from the late 1800's. Any of our family photographs have been removed. On the bottom of some of the pictures are notations indicating Battle Creek, Michigan and Hastings, Michigan. Can anyone on the list tell me if a genealogical or historical society (or anyone else) in your county/state may be interested in these? If you know of someone else to whom this message would be of interest, it would be much appreciated if you would pass it along. Thank you very much.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DORSTEWITZ, SMITH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1683 Message Board Post: John Bruce DORSTEWITZ - Hyattsville, Maryland, Formerly of Delton, age 35, passed away December 4, 1997 in Washington, D. C. Mr. DORSTEWITZ was born October 3, 1962 in Kalamazoo Michigan the son of Donald George and Shirley Ann (SMITH) DORSTEWITZ. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg high school and received a B.A. Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Western Michigan University and was on the Dean's list for four years. He studied languages at Georgetown University and received a Certificate of Languages in French and also studied German and was fluent in Russian. He also studied near Paris while as student at Western. Mr. DORSTEWITZ earned a brown belt with white stripe in karate and played soccer and hockey in high school. He was also an avid reader and was interested in flying. Mr. DORSTEWITZ was employed as a computer programmer in banking. He is survived by his mother, Shirley, of Delton and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by father Donald DO! RSTEWITZ; grandparents Elmer John & Leaha DORSTEWITZ and Dorothy DORSTEWITZ and Hubert Bruce and Margaret Ann SMITH. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church of Richland. Interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Paw Paw, MI following memorial service and a lunch. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of the Delton District Library. Williams Funeral home will have envelopes at the service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. source: undated Kalamazoo Gazette (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DURKEE, WILLISON, MYLES, CARTWRIGHT, POND Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1682 Message Board Post: David G. DURKEE - 11137 Grove St., Delton, MI, age 67, passed away March 11, 1998 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. He was born April 29, 1930 in Delton, MI, the son of Gordie and Vina (WILLISON) DURKEE. He worked in early years with Tungate Excavating of Delton, and Checker Motors of Kalamazoo. He was employed many years with Smith & Doster Farm Implement of Delton, and several years with Peabody Oil of Delton. He loved to drive his car and travel the surrounding area, and was given, by his good friend, Bill Smith, the C.B. "Handle" - The Roadrunner!" On June 23, 1960 he married Margaret "Marge" MYLES, who preceded him in death November 7, 1996. He was also preceded in death by his parents. surviving are many cousins; and 2 sisters-in-law, Palma CARTWRIGHT of Kalamazoo, and Dorothy POND of Vicksburg. There wil be no visitation as cremation has taken place at his request. A graveside memorial service is pending. Burial E. HIckory corners Cemetery. Arrangements! by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. source: undated Kalamazoo Gazette (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LOUDEN, DUNN, CAHILL, ARMINTROUT, FINN, PETERS, ENZIAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1681 Message Board Post: LOUDEN, Ryerson Delton Passed away October 13, 2005, at home with his family at his bedside. Ryerson was born October 9, 1913 on the family farm in Barry Township; the son of Clate and Effie (Dunn) Louden. An avid boxer in his youth; Ryerson would box ten rounds, three times a week with his brother Andy. On May 15, 1933; Ryerson married Madeline Cahill. Ryerson and Madeline were one of the seventeen founding families that believed Delton needed a Catholic church, and St. Ambrose Catholic Church was formed in 1950. Ryerson and Madeline enjoyed dancing to big bands and they were former Grand Marshalls of Delton Founders Day. A loyal employee of Post Cereal, Kalamazoo Stove, and Sutherland Paper Company, Ryerson mostly enjoyed being a farmer. He loved gardening, fishing, hunting, oil painting, driving his tractor and playing and watching ice hockey. He is survived by his loving wife of seventy two years Madeline, sons: William (Florence) Louden of Kalamazoo, Tim (Dorothy) Louden of Richland, Dennis ! (Lois) Louden of Pine Lake, daughters: Zelma (Pat) Armintrout of Delton, and Mary (Edward) Finn of Delton, fifteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Ryerson was preceded in death by sons: Tony and James, a brother Andy and sisters Vesta Peters and Madeline Enzian and two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home Delton where a Scripture Service will be held at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 17, 2005, 11:00 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton. Rev. Fr. David Otto, celebrant. Interment Pennock Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Ambrose Catholic Church will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/14/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

I went to the West Carlton Cemetery yesterday and found a tombstone with my Eisenhoods that just reads "Grandmother". Does anyone know where I can go to find records for that cemetery that might list who is buried in that grave? Thanks! Kim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1680 Message Board Post: Here is the Kansas Gates Message from Anne ? to which I was referring. Author: Anne Date: 12 Jul 2005 11:06 PM GMT Surnames: Mapes, Dennis, Ennis, Gates Classification: Query The Kansas connection is intriguing. The second wife of the Silas Gates I am researching was Myra Nancy Mapes (widow of Byron Dennis). They were married in 1888. Also, 1880 US Census for Kansas, there is a Silas W. Gates, son of Albert and Agnes Gates, living in the same county as Myra and Byron Dennis.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1679.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Anna/Anne: I just realized I apparently am corresponding with two different persons. I just sent scanned pictures/information to Anne who e-mailed me personally. Not sure which of you, if either, I corresponded with in July 05 re the Gates/Kansas connection? Wilma

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates,Chase,Patten Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1679.2.2 Message Board Post: Forgot to mention I am 80 y/o. Thats why Noah can be my g/grandfather.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates,Chase,Patten Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1679.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much for your interest. Noah was my Great grandfather which is the reason we know about Martha Jane but the family Bible only mentions her but not further details as to her adult life.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1679.2 Message Board Post: Just by way of information, the following Gates family members are buried in Dowling Cemetery, Baltimore Township, Barry County, MI. Gates, Clara, d. 1950 Gates, Fannie, d. 1915 Gates, Glenn, d. Jan 16, 1971 Gates, Noah, d. 1912 Gates, William, d. 1946

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1679.1 Message Board Post: I have information for a Noah Gates m. to Mary Lathane who had a son William Gates b. 1858, Barry County, MI. Children of William Gates and wife Clara (Willison) Gates ,who were married 1889, were Glenn Gates; Vera Gates ,m. Craven; and, Adah Gates, m. Steele; Glenn Gates lived just a short distance from my parents, Hope Township, Barry Co. Try http://www.barrycounty.org/Departments/Clerk.htm but I'm not finding a marriage listing for your Martha Jane. You will find death information for your Noah K. Gates, etc. E-mail me if I can be of further help. Wilma

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gates,Chase,Patten Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1679 Message Board Post: Am trying to find a possible marriage for Martha Jane Gates: Daughter of Noah Knapp Gates and Martha Chase. Martha Jane was born 4 Nov 1867 Hastings,Barry,Michigan. If she did not marry I need a death date. No census information please. Thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TORRES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1678 Message Board Post: TORRES, Giselda Casa Amparo Renosa, Mexico Passed away suddenly September 24, 2005 in Mexico due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Giselda was born December 2, 1980, made her home at Casa Amparo, and was to graduate from college in December with a degree in International Business. She and her good friend Carmen were to be the first college graduates of the Casa. Giselda was full life, and was concerned of others, especially the little girls of the Casa, before taking care of herself. Giselda will be remembered and missed by her family at the Casa, especially Sister Blanca, and Carmen; her friends from Michigan, especially William Parker, whom she called "daddy"; her "adopted" brother and sister, Jr. and Cindy Homister; and several other friends from southwestern Michigan. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Floria Road, Delton, Fr. Bob Flickinger, Celebrant. Memorial contributions to International Education Fund in care of the Kalamazo! o Community Fund will be appreciated. WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/2/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FOSTER, GEIGER, REID, BARRY, HOUSTON, HOOKER, SILVERHORN, BARRY, LEONARD, VANOSTRAN, VANDOREN, IRWIN, VANDYK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1677 Message Board Post: FOSTER, Robert Darrel (Bob) Age 83 Of Delton Passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 at home. He was born Nov. 1, 1921 in Nashville, MI, the son of Heber and Pearl (Geiger) Foster, he attended school in Nashville through his sophomore year and graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. Robert married the former Helen Reid on Jan. 26, 1946 in Hastings and she survives. He was a lifelong farmer in the Nashville and Hastings areas and raised beef cattle. He and his wife moved to Wall Lake in Delton in 1987. He was a member of Farm Bureau and had served as a board member. He also served as a Justice of the Peace for Baltimore Township. Bob was an avid bowler and bowled on bowling leagues in Hastings, Richland and Kalamazoo. He also enjoyed board and card games, horseshoes, swimming and waterskiing. Robert is survived by his wife, Helen of 59 years, 2 children: son, Robert W. (Margaret) Foster of Hastings and daughter, Linda (Ron) Barry of Battle Creek; 5 grandchildren, Jason & James Houston, April (Rick) Hooker, Amber (Jas! on) Silverthorn and Amanda Foster, 5 step grandchildren, John, Daniel & Stephen Barry, Michael Leonard and Christine (Eric) VanOstran; 7 great grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren; sisters, Agnes VanDoren of Coldwater, Betty Irwin of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dora VanDyk and by a son Darrel D. Foster. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on October 8 at 11:00 am at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Pastor Robert Norton officiating. Inurnment of cremains will take place in Dowling cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made Foundation of Destiny (FOD), or Victory Life Church, Battle Creek, this foundation is a children's outreach through Life Church, or Charity of your choice. Arrangements are by: WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haynes, Post Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1676.1 Message Board Post: http://www.barrycounty.org/Cdata/MLSearch.asp Marriage for Albert & Harriet is on record at the Barry Co. Clerk's office. Click on County Clerk to change your search, they have birth & death also. Jeff

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/1676 Message Board Post: LDS states these two were married in barry county, Hastings MI on Jan 1, 1875. both were born in New York State. Albert 1841 and Esther 1851 or 52. Would someone see if there is a marriage record for this union. Thanks Ellen in Buffalo