This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Townsend, Furlong, Conley, Little, Conklin, Blok, Mugridge Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1622 Message Board Post: Vonda E. Townsend, age 88 of Hastings, died Friday, May 25, 2001 at Hastings Tendercare. She was born June 21, 1912 in Woodland, the daughter of Glenn and Elsie (Furlong) Conley. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1931. Vonda married Dale R. Townsend June 21, 1932, and he preceded her in death May 19, 1942. She worked for Senior Sewing Machine Co. for 10 years and General Motors in Grand Rapids for 25 years, retiring in 1973. She loved sewing, crocheting, reading and her flowers. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dale Townsend Jr.; daughter, Marilyn Little; and sister Mildred Conklin. Surviving is daughter Nancy (Bert) Blok of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; brothers, Robert Conley of Hastings, and Harold (Helene) Conley of Rockford; sister Betty Mugridge of Bradley; nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday May 30, 2001 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Ben Herring officiated. Burial was a Woodland! Cemetery. Memorials can be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, June 5, 2001) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Norton, Cheeseman, Cornwell, Beckwith, Collins, Birman, Campbell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1621 Message Board Post: Howard E. Norton Sr., age 81, died Monday May 28, 2001 at his residence. He was born July 6, 1919 in Maple Grove Township, the son of John and Ida (Cheeseman) Norton. He attended Moore Country School and Nashville High School. Howard married Pauline Cornwell, December 2, 1938. He worked the family farm most of his life, retiring in 1977. He worked for E.W. Bliss Company as a crane operator for 35 years, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Norton, sister Vivian Beckwith and granddaughter Julie Norton. Surviving is wife Pauline Norton of Hastings; daughter Agnes (Lynn) Collins of Sebring Fla.; son Howard E. (Charlotte) Norton Jr. of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; sisters, Violet (John) Birman of Fla., Evelyn (Calvin) Campbell of Cedar Springs; several nieces and nephews; sister-in! -law, Bonnie Norton of Woodland. Funeral services were held Thursday May 31, 2001 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Ward Pierce officiated. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, June 5, 2001) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCloud, Bruamment, Hall, Leach Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1620 Message Board Post: Billy Gene McCloud, age 57, of Freeport, passed away May 31, 2001 and went to be with his Lord. Billy enjoyed spending time with family, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Elise McCloud and sister-in-law, Sandra McCloud. Billy is survived by his son, Isaac James McCloud of Freeport; daughters, Lisa Lee McCloud of Alton, IL. and Sara Jean McCloud of Cottage Hills, IL. Also surviving are brother, Mel McCloud of Lake Odessa; sisters, Janet (Dick) Bruamment of Mulliken, Kristine Hall of Hastings, Terry Leach of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Funeral services were held Monday at the Koops Funeral Chapel-Lake Odessa. Pastor Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church officiated. Interment Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel-Lake Odessa. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, June 5, 2001) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cochran Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1619 Message Board Post: Grace Cochran, delton, passed away June 4, 2001. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, June 5, 2001) Transcriber has no family connection.

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/1615.1 Message Board Post: PLEASE NOTE -- THE DATE THIS OBIT APPEARED IN THE HASTINGS REMINDER WAS INCORRECTLY LISTED IN THE ORIGINAL OBIT....IT ACTUALLY WAS IN THE TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001 EDITION OF THE REMINDER.

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/1616.1 Message Board Post: PLEASE NOTE, THIS OBIT ACTUALLY APPEARED IN THE TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001 EDITION OF THE HASTINGS REMINDER....THE DATE WAS INCORRECTLY POSTED WITH THE ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTION.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Preston, Hynes, Streeter, Wortley, Makley, Falconer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1617.1 Message Board Post: PLEASE NOTE ! THE DATE THIS OBITUARY WAS IN THE HASTINGS REMINDER WAS TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001 - AN INCORRECT DATE OF TRANSCRIPTION WAS POSTED WITH THE ORIGINAL OBITUARY!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baker, Bettuo, Washam, Simmons, Everett, Stafford, Young, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1618 Message Board Post: Mrs. Leota "Lee" Baker, age 67 of Delton, passed away June 1, 2001. Mrs. Baker was born on February 27, 1934 in Senath, Missouri, the daughter of Jimmie T. and Fredia (Bettuo) Washam. Lee enjoyed going to garage sales and hobnobbing. She will be remembered as a great cook, and her standard saying was, "are you hungry?" On Dec. 19, 1956 she married Ralph E. Baker Sr., and he preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1998. Other members of her family include sons, Elmer Baker of Richland, Jimmie Baker and fiancee Rose of Delton, and Billy Baker and companion Malinda also of Delton; a brother, J. W. (Linda) Washam of Battle Creek; a sister, Mary (V.L.) Simmons of Batesville, Arkansas; a step-brother, Clarence (June) Everett of Tucson, Arizona; a step-sister, Cleona Stafford of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Elmer Baker III, Sherry (Phill) Young, Tim Baker and Tommy Baker; special friends, Mae Shaw of Delton, and Kathy Landerville of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Funera! l services will be conducted Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to West Michigan Cancer Center, in Lee's memory will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, June 5, 2001) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Preston, Hynes, Streeter, Wortley, Makley, Falconer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1617 Message Board Post: Mrs. Dorothy A. Preston, 83, of Hastings died Saturday, June 2, 2001 at her home. Mrs. Preston was born on Jan. 13, 1918 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Forest and Elzora (Hynes) Preston. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Welcome Corners School. She was married to Raymond L. Preston on July 10, 1940 and he died Oct. 22, 1995. She has lived at her present address in Hastings for the past 12 years. She was a member of Hastings Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Mrs. Preston is survived by sons, David (Gloria) Preston of Hastings, Richard (Anna) Preston of Hastings; daughters, Doris Preston of Hastings, Wilma (Michael) Streeter of Interlochen, MI; 11 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; one step great great grandchild; sister, Beverly Wortley of Hastings, aunt, Genevieve Makley of Nashville, MI and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, brother, Forrest Dale ! Falconer. Memorial graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Barry County, MI. Elder Steve Dimond officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Barry County, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Heintz, Smith, Blocher, Bode, Calvin, Brawer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1616 Message Board Post: Mrs. Alice M. King, 89, formerly of Caledonia and Vermontville died Sunday, June 3, 2001 at Carvath Village, Middleville. Mrs. King was born on Sept. 15, 1911 in Caledonia, MI, the daughter of John and Harriet (Heintz) Smith. She was raised in the Caledonia area and attended Caledonia schools, graduating in 1930. She then continued her education at Western State College, Kalamazoo in 1931. She was married to Kenneth C. King on April 11, 1932 in Caledonia. The couple lived on their 40 acre Caledonia farm where they raised seven children. In 1963 she began working at Gehl restaurant in Caledonia until moving to their 30 acre farm in Vermontville. She was a life member of the Eastern Star No. 97 Caledonia, Life member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 8260 of the VFW-Nashville. She was known to many at the VFW as "Ma King". She enjoyed working VFW suppers and playing bingo. She is survived by her sons, Richard King, Lexington, KY, James (Beverly) King, New Orleans, LA, Pet! er (Diane) King, Centerville, TN, John (Audrey) King, St. Joseph, MI; daughters, Karolyn (Raymond) Blocher, Woodland, MI, Joan (Jim) Bode, Newaygo, MI; 17 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; two sister-in-laws (Mildred Calvin and Vera Brawer) Alaska, MI; and several cousins. Preceding her in death were her husband Kenneth, son, Charles, grandson Michael and two brothers. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2001 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home in Nashville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Rev. Ben Herring officiating. Burial will be at Alaska Cemetery, Alaska, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Darby, Woodard, Endsley, Catlin, Steele, Miles, Rushford, Anderson, Duke, Conklin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1615 Message Board Post: Mr. Dorr R. Darby, 80, of Nashville died Saturday, June 2, 2001 at his home. Mr. Darby was born on March 20, 1921 in Maple Grove Township, Barry county, MI, the son of John and Effie (Woodard) Darby. He was raised in Maple Grove Township and attended Barry County rural schools, graduating in 1938 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Army from Sept. 25, 1942 until Jan. 9, 1946. He married Audra L. Endsley in 1946 and she died in 1995. He then married A. Elaine Catlin in 1997 and she survives. He was employed at the E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings for about 20 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church, attending Nashville Baptist Church, and a long-time escort volunteer at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Darby is survived by his wife, Elaine; daughters, Debra Steele of Battle Creek, Diane (Jasper) Miles of Nashville, MI; sons, David (Cindy) Darby of Rockford, MI, Daniel (Lucinda) Darby of Bloomfield, New Mexico; step-daughters,! Janet (Fred) Rushford of Nashville, MI, Jane (Tim) Anderson of Caledonia, MI, Jan (Jimmy) Duke of Plant City, FL; stepsons, Vance (Sandra) Catlin of Plant City, FL, David (Ruth) Catlin, of Plant City, FL; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Richard Darby of Gainesville, FL. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Audra; and sister, Frances Conklin. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastors Lester DeGroot, Deano Lamphere and Vance Catlin officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery, Barry County, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Continental Baptist Missions or Nashville's Putnam District Library. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: St. Clair, Dotty, Kirby, Lacy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1614 Message Board Post: Mr. Mike St. Clair, of Delton, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2000. He was born on December 1, 1945 in Sturgis, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Dotty) St. Clair. Mike was a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School in 1964, and was a Union Lather in the construction trades. He was a semi-professional baseball player, and enjoyed watching baseball and football. Mike was an avid golfer and hunter, and enjoyed restoring a 1946 Chevy Pickup truck. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Chad Michael and Tracy St. Clair of Plainwell; a daughter, Kimberly Jo St. Clair of Kalamazoo; a niece, Marsha Kirby of Delton; grandchildren, Brandi and Ryan St. Clair and Mariah Lacy. Funeral services to celebrate Mike's life were held on Monday, January 24, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Duane DeHaan officiated. Memorial contributions in Mike's name to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home of Delto! n. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lehman, Rosholt, Boomer, Coleman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1613 Message Board Post: Mr. Jeffery N. Lehman, age 27, of Middleville, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 18, 2000 after injuries incurred from an automobile accident. He is survived by his parents, Tom and sharon Lehman; two brothers, David Lehman and fiance' Kirsten Rosholt of Meridian, Idaho, and Steve Lehman of Middleville; grandparents, Fred and Peggy Boomer of Owosso; step-grandmother, Marian Coleman of Owosso; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Friday afternoon, January 21, 2000 at teh Peace Reformed Church on M-37, between Caledonia and Middleville. Reverend Wayne Kiel and Reverend F. L. "Red" Faber officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation to establish a scholarship fund for students at Thornapple-Kellogg High School in memory of Jeffery N. Lehman. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Othmer, Abel, Spiegel, Robotham, Bolter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1612 Message Board Post: Annemarie Othmer, age 91, of Woodland, passed away Wednesday, evening, January 19, 2000. Annemarie was born on November 16, 1908 in Halle, Germany, the daughter of Gottholt and Frieda (Abel) Spiegel. She moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1932 and married Rudy Othmer. Together, they moved to Vermontville and later to Woodland where they farmed for over 40 years. Annemarie was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 60 years, Rudy Othmer. She is survived by her children, Rose Marie Othmer of Richmond, Indiana, Peter (Betty) Othmer of Fullerton, California, Hans (Bobbie Ann) Othmer of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Bob (Kathy) Othmer of Vermontville; her grandchildren, Dawn (Andy) Robotham, Rudy (Christin) Othmer, Jon Othmer, and Brigette Othmer; and her sister, Hildegard Bolter of Germany. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 24, 2000 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodl! and Lions for the Rudy Othmer Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elmer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1611 Message Board Post: Doris J. Elmer, age 65, of Hastings, passed away Friday evening, January 14, 2000 at Pennock Hospital. Doris was a member of Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle. She was well loved by her church family and those who knew her. Doris had many friends at Tendercare Nursing Home where she was a resident. Her attitude of caring towards all was greatly admired, and she was much fun to be around. Doris's love for Jesus was evident, as without fail, every Sunday she would shout out her testimony of, "I love the Lord because he first loved me!". Her optimistic attitude, even with her frailties, was a lesson for us all to appreciate life and what God has given us. Doris was a ray of sunshine that will be greatly missed on this earth. A memorial service was held at Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle on Saturday, January 22, 2000 in honor of this special lady. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: French, Reilly, Grandy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1610 Message Board Post: Mr. John J. French, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 17, 2000 at his residence. Mr. French was born on September 4, 1923 in Redondo Beach, California, the son of John & Ann (Reilly) French. He was raised in the Redondo Beach area and attended St. James Catholic School, graduating in 1941 from Redondo Beach High School. Mr. French later received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota. He married Dorothy J. Grandy on February 12, 1946. Mr. French served 11-1/2 years in the Army Air Corps and later the Air Force, serving 8-1/2 years as a pilot, and three years as an Assistant Professor of Air Science and Tactics at Loyola University in California. He was employed as a Sales Engineer for the 3-M Company in Redondo Beach, California, then was with MidWestern Instrument in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a manufacturer of electronic components. In 1959 they relocated to Nutley, New Jersey and established Gem-Electro Magnetic! s, Incorporated in 1961 and Grandy, Incorporated, which was located in Fairfield, New Jersey. In 1982, they relocated to Hastings and owned and operated Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville until selling the company in February of 1998. Mr. French was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Hastings Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rebecca Ann French on August 2, 1999; and by three sisters. Mr. French is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Toni French of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, and Cathy Hurley of Hastings; sons, John (Ann) French of Alamuchy, New Jersey, Danny (Lynn) French of Clayton, California, Kevin French of Hastings, and Jeffrey French of Hastings; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 21, 2000 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School or a charity of one's choice. Arrange! ments were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton, Rice, Patten, Pratt, Korchyk, Miller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1609 Message Board Post: Mrs. Elsie M. Hamilton, age 84, of Lowell, and formerly of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Laurels of Kent Nursing Home in Lowell. She was born on August 8, 1915, in Cascade Township, the daughter of Gaylord & Elsie (Rice) Patten. Elsie graduated from Nashville High School. She married Carrol Hamilton on December 21, 1935 in Nashville. Elsie was a homemaker, and was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and the Pythian Sisters. She was a super seamstress and an avid crochetter. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol in 1976; grandson, Thomas Hamilton; brothers, George Patten, Maurice Patten, Orley Patten, and Gaylord Patten. She is survived by her sons, Russell (Barb) Hamilton of Denver, Colorado, Richard (Ruth Ann) Hamilton of Stanwood, Reginald (Dusty) Hamilton of Boyne City; daughter, Rita (Robert) Pratt of Lowell; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Ida Belle Korchyk of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Bea! trice Miller of South Daytona, Florida. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 24, 2000 at teh Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend James Hynes officiated. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 18, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Velderman, Meeuwsen, Luneke, Peden, Baggott, Berens Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1608 Message Board Post: Mr. John H. Velderman, age 82, of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at his home. John was born on December 1, 1917 in Zeeland, the son of Henry and Maggie (Meeuwsen) Velderman. He served for 3-1/2 years in the United States Army's 540th Engineer Combat Battalion throughout North Africa and Europe during World War II. John married Olive Norma Luneke and they moved to Cherry Valley Road in Middleville in 1950 from Dutton. After 25 years of dairy farming, John and Norma retired to their current farm on M-37. He was a strong and gentle man who held high standards for himself and his children. His family loved him. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Olive Norma (Luneke) Velderman; six children, Jana Peden of Victoria, British Columbia, Ted Velderman of Charlevoix, Pat Velderman of Westfield, New Jersey, Mary Baggott of Hillsboro, Oregon, Cay Velderman of Middleville, and David Velderman of White Lake; seven grandchildren; and five great grandch! ildren; a brother, Pete Velderman of Zeeland; and a sister, Tillie Berens of Hudsonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2000 at the Parmalee United Methodist Church at 9266 Parmalee Road in Middleville with luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 18, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Garlinger, Craft, Scobey, Sherbinski, Kozar, Williams, Kettinger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1607 Message Board Post: Florence E. Garlinger, age 89, of Nashville, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2000 at her home in Yuma, Arizona, where she and her husband, Ellis had spent their winters for the past 15 years. She was born in Dickey, North Dakota on April 29, 1910, the daughter of Arthur and Jessie (Craft) Scobey. Florence and her family moved to Hastings in 1922. She attended the Welcome Corners Country School and went to High School in Hastings. Florence kept house for several years in Hastings for Dr. Harkness. She married Ellis Garlinger on February 1, 1938 and moved to the farm that Ellis's great grandfather had settled on when he came to Michigan from Ohio in 1859. Her husband, Ellis had built a new home on that farm, which was located on Thornapple Lake Road in Nashville, where they lived until 1990. Florence loved flowers and she raised and sold irises for many years. She hooked many rugs using patterns that she drew herself, and she also crocheted many doileys, bedspreads a! nd tablecloths, and in later years, she made many fancy dolls. She also liked to cook, bake and sew. Florence was preceded in death by brothers, Harry, John, Harlan, and Spencer Scobey; and sisters, Leila Sherbinski, Jessie Williams, Helen Kozar, and Ruth Scobey. She is survived by her husband, Ellis; sister, June Kettinger of Columbus, Mississippi; and brother, Clinton Scobey of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. According to her wishes no services will be held. Cremation has taken place. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 18, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Bright, Frank, Bosworth, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1606 Message Board Post: NOTE: This is not a complete obituary - unfortunately, the paper I was transcribing from had a piece ripped away. Info which pertained to Mr. Williams' occupation and those persons who predeced him in death is missing. PAUL E. WILLIAMS, age 71, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2000 at home. He was born on January 24, 1928 in Selma, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Pearl (Bright) Williams. Paul was a Navy Seaman, serving after World War II. He married Dorothy (F)rank in Coloma on June ??, 1951. He retired in 1983 after......years of service with.......... He was predeceased by ......... Maxine; brothers, Howard, George, and Joe. Paul is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Lois (Keith) Bosworth of Nashville, George (Michelle) Williams of Hastings, Paul R. (Pamela) Williams of Lakeland, Florida, and Judith Williams of Potterville; 10 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brother, Jerry Williams of Minnesota. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 24, 2000 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Reverend Tom Peters officiated. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Hearing Impaired Association. Arrangements were made by the Chapel in Nashville. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 18, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.