This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swift, Winn, Green, Bills, Goodyear, Dennison, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1605 Message Board Post: Dorothy M. Swift, age 93, of Hastings, passed away Friday, January 14, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on April 8, 1906 in Nashville, the daughter of Fay and Mae (Winn) Green. Dorothy graduated from Nashville High School in 1925. She married Glen A. Swift on February 18, 1938, and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1944. Dorothy was employed by Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1951 to 1965. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and charter member of Hastings Business Professional Women's Association. Dorothy was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Winn Green in 1944; her father in 1972; and her mother in 1976. She is survived by cousins, Don (Neva) Bills and John (Rita) Winn, both of Hudson, two stepdaughters, Maxine Goodyear and Marleah Dennison, both of Hastings; two step-grandsons, Terry Dennison and David Goodyear; and special friend, Alice Davis of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 17! , 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home 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: Semrau, VanBlarcom, Hunter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1604 Message Board Post: Jessie Ruth Semrau, age 97, of Nashville, passed away January 13, 2000 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Bud and Dorothy Semrau of Alexandria, Virginia. She was born November 7, 1902 in Sunfield, the daughter of Ernest and Edith (VanBlarcom) Hunter. Ruth married Henry (Hank) W. Semrau June 27, 1925, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 1980. Hank and Ruth's first-born son, Jack, passed away as the result of an accident on Route M-66 near the family farm on October 29, 1938. Following attendance at Western Michigan Normal College and marriage, Ruth and Hank commenced a life-long love of farming on the Hunter homestead south of Sunfield. In the early thirties, they moved to their farm north of Nashville where they resided during the majority of their marriage of 55 years. Ruth taught school for eleven years in several area multigrade country schools. Several of those teaching years occurred during the depression. While at the old Hosmer School north o! f Nashville, her monthly salary was $28.00 a month. She was also allocated an additional $5.00 a month to hire a janitor for the school. In addition to farming, her husband, Hank, was employed on the security force at Hastings Manufacturing Company for some 26 years. She was active in the Nashville community. Ruth organized and letd 4-H clubs; was an active member in the Nashville Garden Club; and supported and participated in school events in Nashville. Her love of gardening and then canning, freezing and giving away the results was widely known and enjoyed by her neighbors and relatives. During the later years of Ruth and Hank's marriage, they enjoyed the winter months in Florida. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Harold and Merrill Hunter. Mrs. Semrau is survived by her sister, Esther, of Ionia; two sons, Bud (Dorothy) Semrau of Alexandria, Virginia, and Bill (Patsy) Semrau of Nashville; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral! Services were held on January 17, 2000 at the Maple Valley Funeral Ho me. Interment took place in the Sunfield Cemetery. Her family and friends will dearly miss her. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, January 18, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blakney, Roberts, Adams, Polo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1603 Message Board Post: Mrs. Lilas Adams Blakney, age 96, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Hastings, passed away quietly on December 27, 1999. Lilas was born in 1903 in Hastings, the daughter of Harvey Adams and Elmina Roberts Adams. As a young woman, she was an accomplished pianist, but chose education over music. She was a graduate of Albion Teachers College in 1923. Her teaching career was temporarily interrupted by marriage and children. Lilas was married to Hubert Blakney, who was also from Hastings, in 1929. They had one daughter, Janet Helen, in 1931. Lilas continued her education affiliation with Western Michigan University, where she worked for nearly 20 years. She is survived by her grandson, Stephen Blakney Polo and his wife, Barbara Jeanne Polo; her great grandchildren, Jackson Blakney Polo and Genevieve May Polo of Alexandria, Virginia. A graveside remembrance will be held in Hastings this summer. Lilas will be interred next to her husband and daughter. In lieu of flowers, pleas! e send contributions to the Friendship Village Friends Fund, 1400 North Drake Road, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gallagher, Boos, Brown, Curtis, Martinez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1602 Message Board Post: Mr. Francis A. Gallagher, "Frank", age 89, of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 10, 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Gallagher was born on January 8, 1911 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the son of Michael & Elizabeth (Boos) Gallagher. He was raised in the Scranton area and attended schools there. Mr. Gallagher married Edna M. Brown and she preceded him in death on July 4, 1999. They came to the Hastings area in the early 1940's and moved to Wall Lake in Delton in 1958 where they resided, and raised their two children. After his retirement, they moved back to Hastings on Hammond Road in 1975. Mr. Gallagher was employed at E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 38 years, retiring in 1973 as Plant Superintendent. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wa an avid golfer. Mr. Gallagher was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a daughter, Marti Gallagher of Hastings; a son, John (Kathy) Gallagher of Newberry; seven grandchildren, David Gallagher, Michael Galla! gher, Katrina Gallagher, Karin Gallagher, Jennifer (John) Curtis, Stephanie Martinez, and Kristen Gallagher; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of 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: Bedford, Shassberger, Cook, Dalman, Peck, Johnson, Ferris, Bell, Newnam, Tebo, Roush Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1601 Message Board Post: Mr. Bernard A. Bedford, "Pete" , age 73, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000 at Spectrum Health-East in Grand Rapids. Mr. Bedford was born on February 12, 1926 in Irving Township Barry County, the son of Arthur W. and Mathilda I. (Shassburger) Bedford. He was raised in Irving Township and attended rural schools there. Mr. Bedford was married to Beverly Cook and the marriage ended in divorce. He married Barbara J. (Dalman) Peck on January 24, 1959. Mr. Bedford's employment included: farming, automobile sales and the Barry County Road Commission, retiring in 1980. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, National Wild Turkey Federation, and member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Bedford enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially turkey hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Bedford; son-in-law, Ronald Johnson; and father-in-law, Eugene Dalman. Mr. Bedford is survived by is wife, Barbara; three daughters, Judith (Michael) Ferris ! of Hastings, Kristina (Ross) Bell of Oregon, and Terresa Johnson of Hastings; three sons, Carl (Jane) Peck of Middleville, Douglas (Kim) Peck of Hastings, and Eugene "Pat" (Linda) Bedford of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Artelle Newnam of Kentucky; mother-in-law, Ellen Dalman of Florida; three sisters-in-law, Agnes Bedford of Delton, Jacqueline Tebo of Hastings, and Mary (Wayne) Roush of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes, private family services were held with Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to National Wild Turkey Federation or St. Jude's Hospital. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of 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: Elmer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1600 Message Board Post: Mrs. Doris J. Elmer, age 65, of Hastings, passed away Friday evening, January 14, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrangments are pending at Wren Funeral Home. (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: Stauffer, Fairchild, Baguss, Look, Sanders, Koteskey, Newland, Brown Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1599 Message Board Post: Mr. Albert Christian Stauffer, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on June 1, 1912 in Hudson, Ohio, the son of Alcid and Lottie (Fairchild) Stauffer. Albert lived most of his life in Hastings, beginning when his father moved his family here to Yeckley Road where the family managed a farm for the Cook family. After his father's death, Albert and his brothers continued the milk business for the Cook's until he and his brother, Stanley began Highland Dairy, and later the Highlander Restaurant as the family business. He also worked for Hastings Manufacturing from 1971 until retirement in 1981. Albert married Eva Baguss in June of 1966. He was a former member of St. Rose Church, Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Michigan Milk Producers Association. Albert's hobbie included: many hours working in his garden, reading, visiting with friends, and most of all, spending time taking care of his family a! nd watching the world go by. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Emerson, Stanley; and a sister, Ruth. Albert is survived by his wife, Eva Stauffer of Hastings; sons, Richard Stauffer of New Jersey, Van Stauffer of Hastings; daughters, Judy Stauffer of Alaska, Janet (Don) Look of Eagle; step-daughters, Linda Sanders and Chris Koteskey both of Hastings; many grandchildren; brothers, Arthur (Beulah) Stauffer of Hastings, Robert Stauffer of Grand Rapids; sisters, May Newland of Nashville, Hazel (Harry) Brown of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews; and honored friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of 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: Slocum, Garrison, DePriester, Miller, Carl, Burr, Rainwater, Simless Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1598 Message Board Post: Mr. William K. Slocum, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Slocum was born on February 1, 1908 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the son of Elwood and Lulu (Garrison) Slocum. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended area schools. Mr. Slocum married Sarah G. DePriester on February 10, 1934. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years as a Millwright, retiring in 1972. Mr. Slocum and his wife, Sarah, wintered in Florida for several years before moving there for ten years, returning to Hastings in 1994. Mr. Slocum enjoyed camping, fishing, crafts, doing woodwork in his home workshop. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers & one sister. Mr. Slocum is survived by his wife, Sarah; two daughters, Mary Miller of Hastings, and Sally Carl of Lake Placid, Florida; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Glenn (Lucille) Slocum of Hastings, and Gaylord (Marguerite) Sl! ocum of Hastings; three sisters, Helen Burr of Hastings, Anna Rainwater of Hastings, and Avis (Leo) Simless of Otsego. Funeral Services for Mr. Slocum were held on Friday, January 14, 2000 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Richard Sellers officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor. (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: Furrow, Freem, McArthur, Rowlader, Garrison Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1597 Message Board Post: Mr. Roland M. Furrow, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2000 at his son's residence. He was born on June 13, 1912, in Freeport, the son of James (Freem) and Grace (McArthur) Furrow. Roland graduated from Hastings High School in 1932, and lived in Hastings and Freeport most of his life. He worked for Consumers Power Company as an Appliance Repairman for 41 years, retiring in 1980. He then was self employed as an Appliance Repairman for several years after. Roland married Elsie B. Rowlader on October 22, 1938, and she preceded him in death on August 30, 1991. He was a member of Barry County Historical Society, and former Mason. Roland's hobbies included fishing, traveling in his motor home, and playing cards with friends. He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Furrow in 1980; brothers, Robert and Reid. Roland is survived by sons, Mickey (Joie) Furrow, Brian Furrow, Dave (Luana) Furrow, Chris (Annette) Furrow all of Hastings; Stuart (Leah) Fu! rrow of Bangor; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Senta (William) Garrison of Jackson; and brother, Marshall (Helen) Furrow of Hastings. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 from 6-8 PM at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 1:00 PM at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Barry County Historical Society or Barry County Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home 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: McLeod, Myers, Barry, Donaldson, Carroll, Peckins, Vogt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1596 Message Board Post: Mrs. Bonnie D. McLeod, age 79, of Woodland, passed away Wednesday morning, March 29, 2000 at her home where she had lived for over 55 years. She was born in Carlton Township on August 14, 1920, the daughter of Thomas and Marie (Myers) Barry. For many years, Bonnie owned and operated Bonnie's Cafe in Lake Odessa. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Charles Arthur Donaldson, Dr. John Carroll and Don McLeod; her brothers and sisters, William Barry, Gene Barry, Frank Barry, Dolores Peckins and Ione Vogt. She is survived by her son, Barry and Bonnie Donaldson of Freeport; her grandsons, Brian and Brent Donaldson of Woodland; her great granddaughter, Sydney Donaldson; and many loving and caring nieces, nephews and friends. A vigil Service for Mrs. McLeod was held on Friday, March 31, 2000 at St. Edwards Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Edwards Catholic Church on Saturday, April 1, 2000. Father Tom Bufford was Celebrant. Burial ! was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood Community Ambulance or Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. (The Hastings Reminder - Tuesday, April 4, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marshall, Terry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1595 Message Board Post: Mr. George Gilbert Marshall, age 89, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away Monday, March 6, 2000. He was born in Belleville, Illinois on March 25, 1911. His father passed away when George was six years old, and he went to Mooseheart, Illinois where he lived until he graduated from high school. George married Harriett Terry of Barrington, Illinois in 1937 and moved to Middleville in 1943. He was employed and retired from E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings. George was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, and later the John Knox Church in Grand Rapids. He was known for his wit and humor, and also his understanding, kindness, and compassion for others. He was a superb swimmer and diver and an avid sports fan. He enjoyed writing poetry, much of which was published. George is survived by his wife, Harriett of Sun City, Arizona; one son, Robin of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Teresa of Grand Rapids, and Penny of Sun City, Arizona; one sister, Elsie of San Clemente, ! California. In a small private gathering in Sun City, the family commemorated and celebrated his life. No other Services are planned at this time. (The Hastings Reminder - Tuesday, April 4, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shaver, Roelofs, Hoger, Lepird, Taylor, Smith, Kitchin Todd Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1594 Message Board Post: Marianne E. Shaver - Roelofs, age 79, of Delton, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2000 in Heartland Health Center. She was born on July 8, 1920 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ellis S. and Asalee Maie (Hoger) Lepird. Marianne was a 1939 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She had lived at Sherman Lake before moving to the Delton area. Marianne worked in food services for the Michigan Technical Institute for eight years before retiring in 1982. Previously, she was employed as a health aide for eight years at the Fort Custer State Home and then owned and operated a boat livery service at Sherman Lake for several years. She enjoyed sewing, reading, television, listening to her police scanner and garage sales. Marianne was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Roelofs in 1995; and brothers, Ellison G. and John Oliver Lepird. She is survived by a son, Steven M. Shaver of Delton; daughters, Cathy L. Taylor - Smith of Battle Creek and Lee Todd Kitchin of St. Aug! ustine, Florida; 12 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home. (The Hastings Reminder - Tuesday, April 4, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anders, Elkins, Rogers, Buell, Money, Blankenship Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1593 Message Board Post: Mrs. Barbara H. Anders of Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2000 at Battle Creek Health System. Barb's life began on March 23, 1942 in West Virginia, the daughter of Russell and Bertha Elkins. When she was 13 she came with her family to Orangeville Township where she lived for many years. Barb lived in the Detroit area from 1960 to 1983 when she returned to the area and lived near Hastings for 10 years. She enjoyed selling Tupperware and being a homemaker and liked knitting, sewing, shopping, taking car rides and visiting parks. Barb was a member of the Church of God in Hastings. She loved her children and her family was important in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, James A. Rogers; a sister, Phyllis Buell; two brothers, Russell Elkins, Jr. and Roger Elkins. Barb is survived by her husband, William D. Anders; her children, Jeffrey R. Rogers, Joel W. Rogers, Joseph M. Rogers and Jeremy R. Rogers; her former husband, Gerald Rogers; siste! rs and brothers, Ruth Money, Charles Elkins, Robert Elkins, Jackie Blankenship, Jerry Elkins, Jim Elkins, Kenneth Elkins, Danny Elkins, David Elkins, Rickey Elkins and Johnny Elkins; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Anders was held on Wednesday, March 29. 2000 at Pentacostal Church of Orangeville. Mike Risner and Rich Sheldon lead the service. Burial was in the family plot at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Please share a memory of Barb with the family online at www.rdmg.com. Arrangements were made by the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. (The Hastings Reminder - Tuesday, April 4, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Hoover, Whipple, Hawkins, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1592 Message Board Post: Mr. Darwin H. King, age 65, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. He was born on February 16, 1935 in Albion, the son of Clark H. & Ella Mae (Hoover) King. Mr. King was raised in the Homer area and attended schools there. He later graduated from Lakewood Adult Education in Lake Odessa. He moved to the Hastings area in 1970 from Homer. Mr. King married Carol L. (Whipple) Hawkins on May 2, 1996. He had two previous marriages that ended in divorce. He was currently employed by Bell Machine & Repair of Nashville. He had previously worked for the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 32 years, retiring in 1997; and the Homer Telephone Company. Mr. King attended the Hastings First Baptist Church, was a member of the West Michigan Travel Trailer Club, member of Local U.A.W. Steel Workers, enjoyed mushrooming, avid Bingo and card player and John Deere Tractor enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sis! ter. Mr. King is survived by his wife Carol; two sons, Bryan (Lisa) King of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kent King of Hastings; three daughters, Edyth King of Middleville, Bethany King of Hastings, and Brenda King of Hastings; stepdaughter Marie (Chris) Anderson of Hastings; stepson David Hawkins of Hastings; two grandsons; three step-grandchildren; one sister; and three brothers. Funeral Services for Mr. King were held on Firday, March 31, 2000 at Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiated. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings Reminder - Tuesday, April 4, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wood, Cheeney, Christie, Vanarsdal Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1591 Message Board Post: Mr. Greydon H. Wood, age 73, of Hastings, passed away Monday, January 31, 2000 at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1926 in Hastings, the son of Alton and Ruby (Cheeney) Wood. Greydon attended Coats Grove and Hastings Schools. He spent all of his life in the Hastings area, where he farmed and worked construction. Greydon served in the United States Marine Corps from 1945 - 1947. He married Beverly Christie in 1955 and the marriage ended in divorce in 1969. Greydon loved his horses and dogs, as well as gardening and ice fishing. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Greydon is survived by sons, Kirk (Kristi Nash) Wood of Nashville, Kevin (Sherry) Wood of Hastings; one grandson, Cody Lee Vanarsdal of Hopkins. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Carla Smith officiated. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, February 8, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hermenitt, Reed, Earle, Wilcox, McMillian, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1590 Message Board Post: Mrs. Vera J. Hermenitt of Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2000. She was born on June 24, 1912 in Plainwell, the daughter of Arthur B. and Jane (Reed) Earle. Vera married Ray Hermenitt on November 11, 1927 and he preceded her in death on December 28, 1980. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and reading. Vera was also preceded in death by her children, Juanita and Stanley Hermenitt; four brothers; and a sister. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann (Howard) Wilcox of Hastings, Elnora McMillian of Flint, Sharlene Hermenitt of Hastings, Raymond (Madeline) Hermenitt of Orangeville, Arthur (Marie) Hermenitt of Marana, Arizona, Lester Hermenitt of California, and Richard (Linda) Hermenitt of Orangeville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Dan Graybill officiated. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. ! Memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association will be appreciated. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, February 8, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ross, Daugherty, Davis, Clagett, Nedervelde, Chavis, West, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1589 Message Board Post: Mr. Columbus Ross, age 78, of Hastings, passed away Friday, February 4, 2000 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Ross was born on September 19, 1921 in Strunk, Kentucky, the son of George and Rachel (Daugherty) Ross. He spent most of his life timber hauling in Kentucky. He also worked at Frank's Foundry in Muncie, Indiana. Mr. Ross moved to Hsatings in 1998 form Muncie. He married Effie Davis on April 4, 1942 and she survives. Mr. Ross was preceded in death by three sons, Clyde, Robert Lee, and Russell; one daughter, Stella Ross; five brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by sons, George (Ann) Ross of Muncie, Indiana, Marshall Ross of Muncie, Indiana, Daniel Ralph Ross of Lafayette, Indiana, Kenneth Ross of Kentwood; daughters, Fay (David) Clagett of Hastings, Wanda (Paul) Nedervelde of Kentwood, Jewell (James) Chavis of Ashland, North Carolina; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren; sisters, Laura West of Revelo, Kentucky, and Etta Anderson of Muncie, Indiana. ! Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 in Whitley City, Kentucky. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, February 8, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vogt, Addison, Kroon, Markusic, Baldogo Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1588 Message Board Post: Mr. Howard E. Vogt, age 82, of Delton, and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2000 at his residence after an eight year lengthy illness. Howard was born on July 17, 1917 in Battle Creek, the son of Clayton S. and Grace L. (Addison) Vogt, and spent his whole life in Battle Creek. He graduated from B.C.C.H. School in 1937, then joined the C.C.C. (Civilian Conservation Crop) to Camp Casino near Munising from 1937 to 1941 when he enlisted in the Army. Howard was employed at Kelloggs for 36 years from 1945 to 1981, working as a machine operator. His military service included: United States Army, 5th Division, Red Diamond; Ft. Custer to Iceland, and all through Europe during World War II, with General Patton. Howard Married Margaret D. Kroon on January 19, 1947 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church, was active in the Boy Scouts, coached Post Schools Softball League, was a member of Grainmillers Local #3 ! and Kellogg 25 Year Club, member of the American Legion in Hickory Corners, and member of "Society of the 5th Division - Red Diamond" and was a Big Lions and Tigers fan. Howard was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo W. in 1975, Kenneth J. in 1985, and Floyd W. in 1991. He is survived by wife, Margaret; two sons, Terry E. Vogt of Battle Creek, and Stevan A. Vogt of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Judith L. Markusic of East LeRoy, and Carla M. Baldogo of Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2000 at 10:30 A.M. at the Farley-Estes and Dowdle Funeral Home at 105 Capital Avenue NE, in Battle Creek with Pastor Erick A. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made to Huntington's D! isease, Boy Scouts of America, or to the Church. Arrangements were ma de by the Farley-Estes and Dowdle Funeral Home of Battle Creek. (The Hastings "Reminder" Tuesday, February 8, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gould, Hunter, Doyle, Stephens, Arens, Humphries, Wilhold Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1587 Message Board Post: Mrs. Dorothy J. Gould, "Dine", age 77 of Woodland, passed away Tuesday evening, February 1, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on May 16, 1922 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Nellie (Hunter) Doyle. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Gould, Sr.; daughter, Dorothy "Pinky" Stephens; and son, Raymond F. Gould. She is survived by her son, Paul Gould, Jr., of Woodland; 16 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Arens of Grand Rapids, Zola Humphries of Texas, Katherine Wilhold of Illinois; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 4, 2000 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home in Mulliken. Reverend Brian Sheen of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Barker-Leik Funeral Home in Mulliken. (The Hastings "Reminder" Tuesday, February 8, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.