This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: clark Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1570 Message Board Post: Can someone help learn more about Lorin Clark who in 1863 homesteaded in Utah Territory, later state of Nevada? Lorin Clark also bought shares in the West Walker River Ditch Company and helped dig the ditch. Clark also had cattle and some acres in alfalfa. I am compililng a history of pioneers in Smith Valley, NV where Clark settled for sometime in 1863. I wonder where Clark is from, his family history, etc. Please help me with this. Thank you. Mary Ann Miller

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FERRIELL, DYRA, BAKER, KINSEY, KELLY, BOYD, HOLEWA Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1569 Message Board Post: FERRIELL, Agnes A Delton Passed away May 23, 2005 in Kalamazoo. Agnes was born June 18, 1925, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Arthur and Catherine (Dyra) Baker. On August 4, 1945, in Kalamazoo, she married John "Jack" Ferriell, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 1990. A resident of the Delton area since 1959, Agnes and Jack owned the Woodcraft Gift Shop for many years. A loyal employee of Kal Equipment and Allen Electric for many years, Agnes also was a member of St. Ambrose Church, Delton. In recent years, she loved her dog Koka, enjoyed watching her soaps, especially "Days of our Lives" and crocheting. She is survived by her sons, Joseph (Nancy) Ferriell of Plainwell, John (Elaine) Ferriell of Punta Gorda, FL; daughter, Barb Kinsey and Ewayne Wagner of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Tim, Sarah, Amy, Scott, and Debi; six great-grandchildren, Colby, Shelby, Weston, Lucas, Travis and Natalie; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Art, Joe, B! ud and Don Baker; and sisters, Mary Kelly, Peggy Boyd, and Helen Holewa. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Delton, Rev. James O'Leary, Celebrant. Inurnment Mt Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or St. Ambrose Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Smith, Hophenmuller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1568 Message Board Post: OBITUARY (Hastings Banner 6/21/84) Hastings - Mr. Claude W. Miller, 62, of 117 W. Blair St., died Monday, June 18, 1984, at Pennock Hospital. He was born Oct. 19, 1921. He was a veteran of WWII. He married Evelyn Koeplinger. He worked at E.W. Bliss from 1947 until retiring in 1982. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Evelyn; two sons, Arthur and Fred Miller, both of Hastings; his parents, Mr and Mrs. Clifton Miller of Hastings/ one grandson, Justin Miller; and one brother, Ken Miller of Hastings. Note by David Miler: Claude was a great hunter and fisherman. He was an avid collector of antiques before antiques were in vogue. He had near 50 pendulum clocks and over 200 shotguns. One of his prize possessions was a anti-tank gun that sat in the family room. He bought and restored several old cars and often drove them in the town parades.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hollandsworth, Patrick, Good Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1567 Message Board Post: Obituary - Hastings Banner Nicholas Hollandsworth, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 at the Tendercare Nursing Home, in Hastings. He was born Oct. 27, 1912 in Bradford, Gibson Co., Tenn. the son of Claude and Quitna (Patrick) Hollandsworth. Mr. Hollandsworth attended school in Bradford, Tenn. He was married to Frances Wachter Oct. 5, 1935 in Woodland. Mr Hollandsworth lived in Lansing and worked at General Motors for 38 yrs retiring in 1971. After his retirement he moved to the Hastings area. He was a member of the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge of Hastings. Mr. Hollandsworth is survived by his wife, Frances; one son, Dr. Don (Marcie) Hollandsworth of Flossmoor, Ill.; four grandchildren, Michael Brendon, Ryan and Erin Hollandsworth; one brother, Claude Hollandsworth and one sister, Ann Lee of South Carolina. Funeral services were held Monday, Mar. 3rd, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Rev. Carl Lichfield officiated. Interment took ! place at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church Building Fund. David Miller remembers "Uncle Nick" (by marriage) as a gentle man; who loved his home on Algonquin Lake in Barry County, and was very proud of his only son: Dr. Don L. Hollandsworth.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wachter, Garlinger, Buehler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1566 Message Board Post: Obituary: Hastings, MI Carl R. Wachter, 51 of Leach Lake, Hasting, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home. Born in Woodland, he was a 1936 graduate of Woodland high School. He earned the Bronze Star in World War II, serving with the Army in Central Burma. A 22-year resident of Hastings, he was a machine operator at Hastings Aluminum Products Co., and a Union President. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Nashville, and the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post in Hastings. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Paul (Sue) Reese and Miss Gail Wachter, both of Hastings; a son David Wachter of Hastings, and a sister, Mrs. Nick (Frances) Hollandsworth of Hastings. Burial in Lake Odessa's Lakeside Cemetery, Ionia Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Smith, Allerding, Baum Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1565 Message Board Post: Obituary - Edith M. Miller Hastings - Edith M. Miller, age 95, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 1998 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Miller was born on Dec. 9, 1902 in Nashville, the daughter of Fred & Margaret (Allerding) Smith. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there. She was married to Clifton Miller on Aug 3rd, 1920 and he died August 19, 1996. A loving husband of 76 years. She moved into Hastings in 1943 from Assyria Township of Barry County. Mrs. Miller assisted her husband in their business, "Miller Real Estate" in Hastings for many years. She and her husband wintered in Bradenton, Florida for 40 yrs. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church and Women's Church Circle #3, Pennock Hospital Guild #18 and the Presbyterian Church Women's Circle #4 in Bradenton, Fla. Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by a son, Claude Miller in 1984; daughter-in-law, Ruth Miller in 1992; brothers, Dayton and Earl Smith and sister, Stella Smith. Mrs. Miller is survived by one son, Kenneth Miller of Hastings; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Miller of Hastings. Visitation was held Thursday, July 16, 1998 from 7:00-9:00 PM. at the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held Friday, July 17, 1998 at 1:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Willard Curtis officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Comment by David Miller: Edith was a wonderful Grandmother; very non-judgmental. Her cooking and homemaking skills were the measure of her care for her family and anyone and everyone were welcomed into her home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Smith, Case, Butler, Hophenmuller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1564 Message Board Post: Obituary: Aug 21, 1996 Clifton H. Miller, 95, of Hastings, a retired businessman, died Monday, Aug 19, 1996, in Thornapple Manor, Hastings. He was born Dec, 18, 1900, in Assyria Township to Arthur and Olive (Case) Miller. He was raised in Assyria Township and moved to Hastings in 1943 from his farm and joined George Miller in the Miller Real Estate business in 1945. He became full owner of the business in 1950 and retired in 1970. He also had been employed in farming, carpentry and cement work, was a lumberyard worker and worked at Eaton Corp. in Battle Creek during WWII. [He helped build the 1st house that his son (Kenneth) and wife set up housekeeping in. He also helped build an upper story addition on his son's summer cottage] He married Edith M. Smith on Aug. 3, 1920. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Kenneth D. Miller of Hastings; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Floyd Miller of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a son, Claude Miller i 1984; brothers, Orlie and Glen Miller; and sisters, Nettie LeClear and Anna Davis. His community involvement and hobbies: Past elder of First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Longtime member of Hastings Kiwanis Club. Avid reader and traveler. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Grandson (David Miller) remembers his Grandfather as an accomplished woodsman and farmer. "I recall walks in the woods with Grandpa. Along the walk he would identify every tree. He often delighted us by cutting a branch from a tree with his pocketknife and carving it into a whistle. Grandpa was very calm and loved to play checkers, putter in the workshop and pick all fruit-in-season. You could always count on Grandpa to fill your refrigerator with blueberries in the summer and apples in the fall.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marble, Fifield, Cobb, Barton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1563 Message Board Post: Fay was born in Cleveland, OH, the youngest child of Daniel and Daisy Marble, having two older brothers and a sister. His parents all his brothers and his sister were born in Barry County. However Fay was born at a time when his family was out-of-state (his father working Road Constr.). Fay attended Hastings schools thru the 11th. grade, however Fay never completed high school due to an illness. He spent over three years in the South Pacific with the American Division during World War II, serving at Guadacanal, the Solomons and Philippine Islands. He was a Standard Oil Dealer at the corner of State and Michigan Ave from 1951 to 1967. He was a life member of O.E.S., a past master of the Hastings Masonic Lodge, F.A.M. # 52 Consistory of Bay City, and a Shriner. In 1934 he married Florence Carlyon, who was born in the Upper Peninsula town of Bessemer. She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Bawden) Carlyon. Florence worked in the office of the Hastings Manufacturing Co! . for 37 years starting in 1929. She is also a life member of the Thornapple Garden Club an Hastings Women's club, also a Charter member and a past President of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Fay was a loving father and grandfather. He was jovial and affectionate. He loved the out-of-doors; was a fisherman, and annual deer hunter.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Smith, Marble, Zimmer, Carlyon... Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1562 Message Board Post: Obituary: Hastings Banner Dec. 30, 1992 Ruth L. Miller, 66 of 505 N. Taffe Dr. Hastings, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1992 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on April 24, 1926 in Muskegon, the daughter of Percival and Florence (Carlyon) Zimmer. (Later adopted by Fay Marble). She came to Hastings as a child and attended Hastings Schools. She was a member of the 1st kindergarten class in the new Central School. She graduated from Hasting High School in 1944. She was married to Kenneth D. Miller on June 21, 1947. Following her marriage she and her husband, Ken resided in Hastings for a time, then lived in Battle Creek for 12 years, returning to Hastings in 1964. Mrs. Miller was associated with her husband in Miller Real Estate in Hastings for many years as salesperson, secretary / bookkeeper. Had previously been employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. for a two years. Mrs. Miller was a member of First Presbyterian Church, past Deacon, Sessions member, past chairman Board of Trustees, Choir member for over 50 years, Church Circle #1, former member Church Circle # 6, member Presbyterian Women's Association, served as Church Historian, awarded honorary life membership of Presbyterian Women. Member, past president and secretary of the Hastings Women's Club. Also member of the Hastings Economic Development Corporation, former long-time "Grey Lady" Community Hospital in Battle Creek, served on the original committee to begin the volunteers program at Pennock Hospital. Member of Barry Eaton Board of Realtors and was a long time licensed real estate agent. Mrs. Miller is survived by her Husband, Kenneth; three sons and wives, Stephen and Mary Ann Miller of Hastings, David and Gail Miller of DeSoto, Texas, Jeffrey and Alice Miller of Hastings; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; mother, Florence Marble of Hastings; three half brothers; three half sisters. David Miller remembers his mother as a tireless Cub Scout Den Mother, an excellent cook, entertaining vocalist, and a remarkably thorough genealogist. Mother never lost her youthful spirit -- which may account for her absolute devotion as mother to three sons. Ten summers with her at that Wall Lake Cottage established in her three sons a spirit of the out-of-doors and a kinship with nature. miller1014@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Day Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1138.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the additional info. I appreciate it.

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/1561 Message Board Post: 1873 Atlas of the State of Michigan http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/mi_map/mi_index.html This abridged digital version of the 1873 Atlas of the State of Michigan includes 124 pages of statistics and descriptions of Michigan's Civil History, Railways and Educational Institutions, and a Gazetteer of: * Places * Railroad Stations * Post Offices * Landings * Lakes, Rivers, Islands * Cities, Towns and Villages The atlas features individual maps of every county, (see example at web page above) as well as, maps of the cities of Detroit and Grand Rapids. Please note: original image quality varied and, as a result, areas of some pages are less distinct than others. Bonus Maps: Also included on each CD are a set of (6) high resolution scanned images of Michigan railroad maps dating from 1848-1886. The Adobe Acrobat Reader for MS Windows is needed to view, zoom, pan and print from the PDF map images contained in this atlas; and is included free on each CD. No other software is necessary. The map data has been created and configured using the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader (6.0) for MS Windows (98, 98SE, XP, NT and 2000). The maps may be viewed in earlier versions of the software as well; however, optimum use of the data can be expected using the Adobe Reader 6.0 that is included on this CD. 1873 Atlas of the State of Michigan CD is also available to eBay buyers: http://stores.ebay.com/Historic-Atlas-Series-by-HAR?refid=store Best Regards, Rich Green Historic Atlas Series http://www.historic-atlas-series.com Atlas data of interest to historians, genealogists and researchers of 19th century IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MN, PA and WI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARNDEN, ROSSMAN, CURTIS, TILLEY, FRYER, TERPSTRA, ALLBRECHT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1560 Message Board Post: HARNDEN, Shawn Bevill Hickory Corners Shawn B. Harnden, age 17, of Hickory Corners, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in an auto accident in Kalamazoo County. He was born October 13, 1987, in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Battle Creek in 1991 and Hickory Corners in 1999. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Sarah Harnden, and sister and brother, Ellie and Oliver Harnden, all of Hickory Corners. He is also survived by his grandfather, Lewis Harnden; uncles and aunts, Roger and Mary Rossman, Nancy and Kris Curtis, Jack and Kathy Harnden, Kenneth and Patricia Harnden, Carl and Joyce Harnden and Cliff and Glenda Harnden; and cousins, Alex, Maggie and Caitie Rossman, Ryal, Tyler and Zachary Curtis, Glen (Jenny) Harnden, Brian Harnden, David Tilley, Wendy (David) Fryer, Kenneth (Anastasia) Harnden, Amy (Rich) Terpstra, Rachel (Ben) Allbrecht and Ryan Harnden. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Marian Rossman and Verna Harnden. He was a student at Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo Education for! Arts, where he was recently selected as Young Artist of the Week. At Gull Lake, he was a member of the Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble and was a varsity wrestler. He was also a featured singer at the school's recent talent show "Glitter," where an animated video he produced was the show opener. He attended St. Philip Elementary School in Battle Creek. He was an accomplished musician, playing percussion, piano and guitar and had composed several songs. He played the lead role in the Gull Lake Community Players' performance of Oliver, and also was in Barn Theatre productions of Oliver and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the Kalamazoo Civic production of State Fair. He also appeared in the upcoming feature film, Kalamazoo: The Movie. He was a Barry County 4-H member and won numerous prizes for showing poultry at the Barry County Fair. He also won a Best of Show award at the fair for a song that he composed and performed. Shawn was active in the First Congrega! tional Church, United Church of Christ, Battle Creek, where he contrib uted his musical talents to worship, was the youth delegate to the Christian Education Committee and was a member of the senior high fellowship. He had participated in out-of-state summer work camps with the church group. He was an avid participant and finalist in the 2005 Kalamazoo Teen Filmmakers Festival, as well as the Kalamazoo Animation Festival International 2005. At the request of the family, friends may call 5:00-8:00 p.m. this evening at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE RICHLAND CHAPEL 9170 East D Avenue (M-89) Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2005, at the First Congregational Church, 145 Capital Avenue NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawn B. Harnden Scholarship Fund c/o Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation, 11775 East D Avenue, Richland, MI 49083. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/26/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton, Sheehy, Murphy, Wieringa, Morford, Ward, Seavers, Mcgivney, Lawson, Bosworth, Hawe, Carolan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1559 Message Board Post: Teresa Hamilton, ever devoted wife, mother and grandmother who gave so generously with the gift of her great compassion to so many, was granted eternal peace Friday evening, May 13, 2005 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Teresa's home in Ireland with all it's beauty and friendship was always in her heart. She was born in Athlone, County Westmeath, on May 3, 1937. Her travels brought her to proudly become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America in 1976. She would from that time on insist she was a "U.S. Citizen not just an American". Near and dear to her always are the many clients, co-workers and friends she made through her work as a program aide for many years with Barry County Mental Health. Teresa wished all to consider her passing from the words of Tennyson: CROSSING THE BAR Sunset and evening star, And one clear all for me. And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out of the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark; And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark: For tho' from out of our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face, When I have crost the bar. Please, remember in your prayers Teresa's son, Alan Sheehy and Kathleen Murphy in Ireland, daughter Deborah Wieringa and son-in-law John Wieringa in Middleville, son Wayne Morford Jr. and Joyce Morford in Hastings, daughter Shannon Ward and son-in-law Rob Ward in Hastings, step son Allen Hamilton and daughter-in-law Chris Hamilton in Portage, step daughter Penny Seavers in Florida, step son Jim Hamilton in Cloverdale, brother Joseph McGivney in England, sister Frances Lawson in San Pablo, California, precious grandchildren Breah Bosworth, Dylan Bosworth, Kaylee Wieringa, Nigel Morford, Riley Morford, Hannah Morford, Taylor Ward, Colton Ward, Jennifer Hamilton, Nicole Hamilton, Mandy Seavers, Abby Hamilton, Paige Hamilton. Last, but never least, beloved husband and best friend Ken Hamilton whose tender care made her time with us all so meaningful. Preceded in death and there to meet her: parents Francis and Johanna Mcgivney, brother John Mcgivney, sister Mary Hawe, sister V! eronica Carolan, brother-in-law Patrick Carolan, father-in-law Dale Hamilton, mother-in-law Florence Hamilton. Following Teresa's wishes, Wren Funeral Home in Hastings will have a private family viewing Friday morning, May 20. Teresa wished to invite her treasured friends to attend interment services to take place 2 p.m. Friday, May 20 at Brush Ridge, corner of Wilkins Road and Peak, Hope Township, with Father Lam T. Le. Following services, please join her loved ones for a picnic celebration at the home of Shannon and Rob Ward, 3500 Anders, Hastings. Teresa's children also wish to share with those grieving her sudden loss the following: THE BROKEN CHAIN We little knew that evening that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, though you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Donations in Teresa's name may be given to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 850 Sligo Avenue, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910 for their invaluable support. (The Hastings "Reminder" May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Huckendubler, Baxter, Jackson, Rhodes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1558 Message Board Post: Mary E. (Thompson) Huckendubler Baxter, age 82, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard Huckendubler and Clifton Baxter. She is survived by her children, Dick (Geri) Huckendubler of Copemish, Connie (Ron) Jackson of Battle Creek, Mark (Connie) Huckendubler of Sunfield, Nancy (Craig) Rhodes of Middleville; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchiildren; one nephew. Mary was a graduate of Lowell High School and as a homemaker she enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services for Mary were held Monday, May 16, 2005 at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Interment was a Bowne Center Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. (The Hastings "Reminder" May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Christie, Sears, White, Keman, Lisko, Patch, Neil, Wagner, McDonald Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1557 Message Board Post: Robert Nelson Christie (Bob), age 75, of Hastings died Sunday May 15, 2005 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born June 23, 1929 in Hastings, the son of Frederick N. and Thelma M. (Sears) Christie. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. He worked at E. W. Bliss Co. over 20 years, owned and operated his own Machine Shop for two years, also worked for Diamond Machine for several years, drove truck for Simpson Industries and retired in 1994. He married Carol L. White on October 30, 1947. Bob enjoyed car racing, bowling, fishing, deer hunting, softball and restoring old tractors. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Carol L. Christie of Hastings; eight children; Michael Christie of Texas, Lawrence (Kevin) Christie of California, Katherine (Ron) Keman of New Mexico, Susan (Paul) Lisko of New Mexico, Rex (Donna) Christie of Hastings, Joyce (John) Patch of Woodland, Frederick Christie of Muskegon, Gary (Val) Christie of Grand Rapids; 20 grandchildren; 15 great g! randchildren; brother, William (Pauline) Christie of Hastings; sisters, Betty Neil of Fremont, Beverly (Don) Wagner of Nashville, Nancy (Jerry) McDonald of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Walter W. Winebrenner officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Research. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tobias, Hotchkiss, Wolford, Neill, Brinks, Aspinall, Stow, Livingston, Welborn, Walford, Erickson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1556 Message Board Post: Melvina A. Tobias passed away Friday, May 6, 2005. She was born September 30, 1931 to Harry and Lota Hotchkiss. She lived all her life in Hastings and Barry County. She attended Hastings schools. She worked for 38 1/2 years from 1951 to September 1988 at Hastings Aluminum Products when it closed. Flex-Fab and Lowell Engineering where she retired in 1990 on a disability. Melvina was married to Harold Tobias and they had two sons, Dexter H. Tobias and Wesley W. Tobias (Lucy), both of Hastings; grandchildren, Teshia (Pat) Wolford of Texas, Shannon (Roy) Neill of Wayland, Amanda Tobias and fiance Eric Brinks of Raleigh, North Carolina, Molli (Ron) Aspinall of Hastings, Raemon Tobias of Kentwood and Alison Tobias of Kentwood; two step-granddaughters, Candy Stow of Hastings and Carrie (James) Livingston of Bedford. Four great grandchildren. Pamela Welborn and Chase Welborn, Cora Lynn Walford of El Paso, Texas, Rebecca Neill of Wayland; step-grandchildren, Trent Neill, Mich! ael and Dillion Stow. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, James Hotchkiss of Warren, Richard Hotchkiss of Alabama; half-brother, Elwan Roberts of Hastings; sister, Faydelia Hotchkiss of Hastings and half-sister, Helen Erickson of Hastings. Cremation will be performed by Great Lakes Crematorium. There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Elks Lodge. (The Hastings "Reminder" - May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harris, Olmstead, Murray, Moore, Skaggs, Arnott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1555 Message Board Post: Earl W. Harris, age 66, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at home. Mr. Harris was born on November 2, 1938 in Flint, the son of Wesley and Helen (Olmstead) Harris. He was raised in Flint, then moved to Grand Rapids and attended Ottawa Hills High School, Grand Rapids, graduating in 1957. He was married to Charlene N. Missad on June 13, 1959 in St. George Orthodox Church, Grand Rapids. They lived in Flint until 1965, then built a home on Barlow Lake in Middleville. Earl was employed at E. W. Bliss in Hastings where he retired in 2001. He was a member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge and was in the Michigan National Guard for four years. He especially enjoyed the pontoon rides around the lake and the beauty at Barlow Lake with the changing seasons. He was a woodworking craftsman. Most of all, he was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather and son, enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his caring, lovin! g wife of 46 years, Charlene N. Harris; one son, Scott E. (Toni) Harris of Middleville; two daughters, Debra (David) Murray of Texas and Shelly (Steve) Moore of Middleville; four grandchildren, Isabel and Alyssa Murray, Justin Skaggs and Caleb; his mother, Helen Arnott of Flint. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Father Steve VanBronkhorst, officiating. Interment Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. (The Hastings "Reminder" May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whittemore, Pranshka, Otto, Brown, Johncock, Belson, Freese, Haraburda Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1554 Message Board Post: Roger L. Whittemore, age 68, of Battle Creek, passed away May 9, 2005. Roger was born in Delton on August 26, 1936, the son of Lowell and Isadore (Pranshka) Whittemore. He retired from Clark Equipment in 1993 where he worked for over 20 years as an experimental driver. Roger enjoyed raising German shepherds, NASCAR, going on color tours and visiting the Mackinaw area. Roger loved his Cadillac. On September 20, 1957 in Middleville, he married JoAnn Otto and she preceded him in death on August 14, 2004. Roger is survived by a son, Bryan Whittemore of Battle Creek; a daughter, Susan Brown of Battle Creek; his mother, Isadore Johncock of Hstings; a brother, John Belson, sisters, Sandra Freese, and Betty (Daniel) Haraburda; grandchildren, Joshua Whittemore and Ashlee Brown; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton on Thursday, May 12, 2005. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middlevil! le. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association or Lifespan. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. (The Hastings "Reminder" May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Plaunt, McKinnon, McLean, Mix, Warner, Mullinix, Kay, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1553 Message Board Post: Arthur D. Plaunt, 70, of Charlotte, formerly of Nashville, died Thursday, May 12, 2005. Mr. Plaunt was born December 16, 1934, in Mackinaw City, the son of James and Edith (McKinnon) Plaunt. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Nashville VFW. He was a Fork Truck Operator for G.M. before retiring in 1992. He loved fishing, cards and pool. He is survived by his loving daughters, Dawn (John) McLean and Sally Mix (Ryan Jones) of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Samantha and Stephanie; brothers, Lawrence Plaunt of Hastings, Ralph Plaunt of Bellevue; three sisters, Meribel Warner of Alabama, Debbie Millinix of Lake City, and Helen Kay of Florida. He was preceded in death by siblings, Cecilia, Elmer, Estella, Ava, James, Robert, Louis and Harriet. Funeral services were Monday, May 16, 2005 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with R. Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. If desired, memorial cont! ributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Further information available at the www.prayfuneral.com (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Green, Martin, Sullivan, Hoffman, Dakin, Krystiniak Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1552 Message Board Post: Susanne E. Green, age 67, of Hastings, died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born October 24, 1937 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin H. and Mildred E. (Martin) Sullivan. Susanne attended Lima public schools and graduated from Central High School in 1955. She was an airline attendant with Capital Airlines and Lake Central Airlines from 1956-1959. She moved to Hastings in 1969. She has worked at Hastings City Bank, Hastings; E. W. Bliss Co., Czinder Century 21 and Dr. Wiseman Podiatrist. Susanne was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, and was active in many ministries of the church from 1980 to 1990. She loved doing for her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 35 years, Jack Green; children Jim (Cindy) Hoffman of Westerville, Ohio; Carrie (David) Dakin of Richland Township and Blake (Stephanie) Green of Hastings; seven grandchildren: Kristin, Alex, Chase, Chad, Jack Henry, Ca! ssandra and Zachary; one sister, Sandy (Pete) Krystiniak of Hastings. Memorials can be made to the Leukemia - Lymphoma Foundation or Sonshine Pre-School at the Hope United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church, Rev. Richard D. Moore and Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.