This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Makley, Rairigh, Rush Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1472 Message Board Post: Mr. Lloyd Eugene Makley "Gene", of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2000 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing after a long illness. He was born on August 26, 1929 in Grandville, the son of Lloyd Lional and Lenora (Rairigh) Makley. Gene served in the 196th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict, and retired from E. W. Bliss Company after 37 years of employment as an Electrician. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Bonnie (Lester) Makley. Gene is survived by his wife, Bette of 48 years; and four children, Pam, Scott, Cheryl and Wayne and their families, sister, Betty and Roger Rush; brother, Ronnie and Luann Makley. Funeral Services for Gene were held on Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Reverend Ward D. Pierce officiated. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice in memory of Lloyd E. Makley. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 25, 2000.) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wallace, Porter, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1471 Message Board Post: Kenneth M. Wallace, age 17, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Kenneth was born on January 22, 1983 in Hastings, the son of Rodney and Karen (Porter) Wallace. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended local area schools during the early years, later transferring to the Nashville Alternative Education program for High School. Kenneth was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed playing with his cousins, playing computer video games, board games, fishing, and watching action/adventure movies. He especially enjoyed his many adventures in Elk Rapids with his friends. He was an active fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis including; helping organize a bowl-a-thon and a door to door campaign. Kenneth was preceded in death by grandfather, Howard Porter; and grandfather, William Wallace. He is survived by his parents, Rodney and Karen (Porter) Wallace of Hastings. sister, Melissa Wallace of Hastings; maternal grandmoth! er, Ann Porter of Nashville; paternal grandmother, Marguerite Wallace of Nashville; special friends, James Meyer, Dan Rouan, and Scott Brinkman; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside Services for Kenneth were held on Saturday, July 22, 2000 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Reverend Alan Metler officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Make a Wish Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peake, Anders, Hubell, Hook, Fox, Ball, Frye, Scott, French, Hamilton, Huva, Bigelow, Payne, Mead, Watson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1470 Message Board Post: Mr. Ira M. Peake of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at his residence. Mr. Peake was born on October 1, 1909 in Hope Township, Barry County, the son of Gus and Mary (Anders) Peake. He was a retiree of Clark Equipment Company, where he worked in the experimental department, retiring in 1972 with over 27 years of service. Mr. Peake farmed on the family farm all of his life, and was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. He was a member of McCallum United Brethren in Christ Church. On March 1, 1931, he married Bernice (Hubbell), and she preceded him in death in 1980. On July 27, 1990, he married Eva (Hook) Fox, who survives. Mr. Peake was also preceded in death by grandchildren, Christina and Dennis Peake; great grandchildren, Jessica Ball and Mara Frye; a brother, Earle Peake; and sisters, Leone Scott and Doris French. He is also survived by his children, Meryl (Crystal) Peake of Hastings, Mary Alice (Vance) Hamilton of Holt, Marvin (Violet) Peake of Hasting! s, Marjorie (David) Huva of Charlotte, Melva (Stanley) Bigelow of Battle Creek, Melvyn (Marietta) Peake of Albion, and Maxine (Dale) Payne of Delton; step-children, Emery (Martinna) Fox of Hastings, Rose Mead of Hastings, David (Maria) Fox of Florida, and Dale (Georgia) Fox of Hastings; a sister, Grace Watson of Hastings; 31 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Ira were held on Saturday, July 22, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Reverend David Burkett and Pastor Gerald Galloway officiated. Interment was at Brush Ridge Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions to McCallum United Brethren in Christ Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cullers, Runion, Blackburn, McJunkin, Beach, Gibson, Gulch, Ruckle Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1469 Message Board Post: Mrs. Josephine S. (Blackburn) Cullers, age 84, of Hastings, died Saturday, July 22, 2000 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, after a short illness. She was born on April 13, 1916 in Bayard, West Virginia, the daughter of Joseph W. and Nellie (Runion) Blackburn. Mrs. Cullers liked to be called Jo after her dad whom she was very close to. Jo married Paul Cullers on November 1, 1934, and he preceded her in death in January of 1972. She was a homemaker all her life, she sometimes worked cleaning houses in Hastings area. Jo was a devoted mother, most of her time was spent with her children and grandchildren, she especially enjoyed going to West Virginia in the summer to spend time with her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. She lived at Hidden Valley Estates for more than 20 years. Jo was also preceded in death by a son, Robert; granddaughter, Loralei Cullers; and grandson Mark McJunkin; and two sisters. She is survived by sons, Arthur of Spencer, West Virginia, George ! (Donna) Cullers of Hastings, and Dan (Cindy) Cullers of Battle Creek; daughters, Sue (Mel) Beach of Hastings, Linda (Sam) Gibson of Jonesville, Grace (Steve) Gulch of Caledonia, and Barbara (Dale) Ruckle of Thomas, West Virginia; 25 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren. Friends may meet with the family Wednesday, July 26, 2000 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial Services for Jo will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 11:00 A.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Chaplain Bill Mendendorf officiating. Burial will be at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Thornapple Manor. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 25, 2000.) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Johnson, Brandt, Ashdon, Wallace, Fender Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1468 Message Board Post: Mr. Darrel Lee Davis, age 60, of Assyria Township, passed away Friday, July 21, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on June 1, 1940 in Assyria Township, the son of Merle W. Davis and Ora E. (Johnson) Davis of Bellevue. Mr. Davis attended Battle Creek Ann J. Kellogg and Bellevue High School, where he played in the High School Marching Band. He was a resident of Dowling for 39 years and had been in ill health for the past eight months. Mr. Davis was owner and operator of Darrel Davis Masonry in Dowling for 40 years, was owner and operator from 1979-1982 at Davis and Sons Tractor Business, was a bus driver for Hastings Area School for 23 years, retiring in 1996. He married Carolyn M. (Brandt) Davis of Dowling on March 18, 1961 in his parents house in Assyria Township. Mr. Davis was a charter member of the Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries of Maple Grove Township. He enjoyed going for coffee, camping and snowmobiling at home and in Baldwin. He was always ! on the move and enjoyed traveling. He liked working on his computer, and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and going to church. Mr. Davis was preceded in Death by his father, Merle W. Davis in October of 1995; brother, Norman Davis in infancy; sister, Gloria M. Davis in infancy; and grandson, Matthew Davis in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn M. Davis of Dowling; mother, Ora E. Davis of Bellevue; seven grandchildren; son, Jeffrey L. Davis (wife, Ellen) of Dowling; son, Scott A. Davis (wife, Rachel) of Dowling; son, Richard T. Davis (wife, Lisa) of Nashville; brother, MIlburn M. Davis (wife, Pat) of Bellevue; brother, Donald C. Davis of Bellevue; brother, Neil D. Davis (wife, Marie) of Dowling, brother, Marvin E. Davis (wife, Bernadette) of DeLand, Florida; sister N. Jean Ashdon (husband, Bob) of Hastings; sister Nancy A. Wallace (husband, Clyde) of Bellevue; sister, Janet E. Fender (husband, Floyd) of Vermontville. The family will be presen! t on Tuesday, July 25, 2000 from 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. at the Bachman Hebbl e Funeral Home at 223 N. Bedford Road, Battle Creek. Celebration of Life Services for Darrell will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at the Pleasantview Family Church at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. David R. MacDonald of Abundant Life Fellowship officiating. Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorials may be made to Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home in Battle Creek. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shaw, Smith, Wiedman, Spindler, Thacker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1467 Message Board Post: Mrs. Esther L. Shaw, age 94, of Hastings and formerly of Woodstock, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at her home in Hastings. Mrs. Shaw was born on April 15, 1906 in Zion, Illinois, the daughter of George E. & Hattie Belle (Smith) Wiedman. She was raised in Zion, Illinois and attended Zion schools, graduating in 1924. Mrs. Shaw was married to Leon O. Shaw on June 26, 1934, and he preceded her in death on July 19, 1992. She moved from Woodstock, Illinois to Hastings in 1997. Mrs. Shaw was employed as a bookkeeper, telephone operator, and buyer for the Zion Department Store until her marriage in 1934. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Woodstock for 55 years, an avid gardner, member of the Woodstock Homemakers, Kishwaukee Valley Garden Club, Board Watchers, 4-H Council, and served two terms on the District 10 School Board. Mrs. Shaw was also preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters. She is survived by two sons, Leon O. Shaw II of Bould! er, Colorado, and Robert B. (Dagny) Shaw of Laguna Niguel, California; two daughters, Ellarie (Dr. James) Spindler of Hastings, and Rita (Dr. Leon) Thacker of West Lafayette, Indiana; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Memorial Services for Esther will be held on Friday, July 28, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Woodstock in Illinois. Burial will be at McHenry County Memorial Park in Woodstock, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Woodstock. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Say, Sleep, Pries, Herron Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1466 Message Board Post: Lois May Smith, age 69, of Hastings, died Sunday, July 16, 2000 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Miss Smith was born on October 17, 1930 in St. Joseph, the daughter of Max R. and Aileen E. (Say) Smith. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1948 and received a bachelors degree from Michigan State University. Miss Smith retired as manager from the Macomb County Department of Social Services. She moved to Hastings in 1980 from Mt. Clemens. Miss Smith was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Macomb Township. She is survived by her special friend, Karen L. Sleep; brothers, J. Wendall (Lois) Smith of Coloma, and R. Lynden (Nancy) Smith of Richland; five nieces and nephews, Jerry Smith, Betty Pries, Susan Herron, J. W. Smith Jr. and Julia Jane Smith; great nephew, Gary Allen Pries, Jr. Respecting her wishes no visitation will be held. Memorial Services for Lois will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2000 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Dr. Mich! ael Anton officiating. Burial will be at HIll Cemetery in Lawrence. Memorials can be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 25, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Logan, Sorereen, Spinney, Berry, Armstrong Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1465 Message Board Post: Mrs. Ernestine S. Logan, age 92, of Hastings, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at her home in Hastings. Mrs. Logan was born on December 13, 1907 in Evart, the daughter of Frank & Harriet (Spinney) Sorereen. She was raised in Evart, Alma and Lakeview, and attended schools there, graduating in 1926 from Lakeview High School as class valedictorian. Mrs. Logan graduated from Michigan State University in 1930 with honors, went for special training for three months at Merril Palmer Nursing Institute in Indianapolis, and one year at Indiana University School of Medicine Dietetics Division. She was married to Dr. Wesley G. Logan on December 24, 1937, and he preceded her in death on October 6, 1977. Mrs. Logan and her husband moved to Hastings in 1949 where she lived until 1993 when she and her husband went to live in Salisbury, North Carolina with son, David, moving back to Hastings in June of this year with David and his family. She worked in Dr. Logan's office from 1970 to 1975! . Prior to moving to Hastings, she worked at the University of Michigan Hospital, University of Michigan Student Health Center and from 1931 until 1937 was Dietitian at St. Lukes Hospital in Saginaw. Mrs. Logan was a member and past Elder of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, past President Presbyterian Women's Association, member of the Garden Club and Hastings Women's Club, member of the Order of Eastern Star and past Worthy Matron of Lakeview Eastern Star in 1945, taught 4-H sewing and knitting for 17 years, member Omicon Nu Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta, enjoyed gardening, sewing and traveling, was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, and long time volunteer at Pennock Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a step-brother; and a step-sister. Mrs. Logan is survived by two sons, David (Joann) Logan of Hastings, and Arthur (Lynda) Logan of Clio; step-daughter, Harriet (Robert) Berry of Annapolis, Maryland; stepson, Gene (Laura) Logan of ! Whitehall; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Ar mstrong of Annapolis, Maryland. Funeral Services for Ernestine were held on Sunday, July 23, 2000 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery in Evart. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 25, 2000.) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Palmer, Rice, Whitten, Webster, McLachlan, Tinker, Lawrentz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1464 Message Board Post: Mr. Edward H. Palmer, age 67, of Hastings, died Monday, July 3, 2000 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was born on September 9, 1932 in Delton, the son of Floyd H. and Aletha (Rice) Palmer. Mr. Palmer received his schooling in the Hastings area. He resided and worked on the family farm for many years. He also worked for Brunswick in Kalamazoo and through EBI Services. Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Elsie Whitten of Grand Rapids. He is survived by a brother, Arthur Palmer of Delton; four sisters, Peggy (Floyd) Webster of Florida, Marjorie McLachlan of Lansing, Ruth (Robert) Tinker of Florida, and Mildred (George) Lawrentz of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to EBI Services or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 11. 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aldrich, Austin, Nicholson, Strand, Sutliff, Blackley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1463 Message Board Post: Evelyn Mae Aldrich, age 80, of Lake Odessa, was called Home to be with her Lord, early Sunday morning, July 9, 2000. She was born in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Leon D. and Phoebe J. (Austin) Nicholson. Evelyn graduated as salutatorian of her class at Woodland High School. She married Clarence Aldrich on September 26, 1951. Evelyn was an avid seamstress, dollmaker, collector of teddy bears, and enjoyed gardening and canning. For many years she shared her talents as a leader with 4-H. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clarence. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She is survived by her children, Terri (John) Strand of Warner Robins, Georgia, Steve (Deborah) Aldrich of Lake Odessa, Jane Aldrich of Lake Odessa, and Tammi (Clare) Sutliff of Lake Odessa; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Lucille Blackley, Maynard Nicholson, Donald Nicholson, Leon Nicholson, Jr., Wanei! ta Nicholson, Betty Arlene Nicholson, Loren Nicholson, Gerald Nicholson, and Arlo Nicholson; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services for Evelyn will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the family. Arrengements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 11, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowman, Stone Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1462 Message Board Post: Mr. James R. Bowman, age 64, of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at Pashabetown, Michigan. He had serious heart, respiratory and neuropathy problems for two years. Jim was a life long resident and businessman of Caledonia and Middleville. He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg School in 1954 and was discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1957 as a Sergeant. Jim owned the Caledonia Body Shop for 15 years and Kow Patties Saloon for 10 years. He was employed at Vitroglass, a part of White Products in Middleville in the 1950's. He was a past member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Jim was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondess for deer hunting, duck, squirrel, rabbit, fishing, and was a past Charter Member of Caledonia Sportsman Club. He also enjoyed fishing and mushrooming on Drummond Island and fishing on Deep Lake, his residence of 25 years and cutting wood for his fireplace. In later years, he enjoyed a good game of cards ! with his friends and at the casino, and visiting with his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Helen Bowman. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, his wife of 41 years, Patricia A. Bowman; two sons, Alan (Jamie) Bowman, and Michael Bowman both of Middleville; daughter, Laura Bowman of Ann Arbor; three grandchildren; Cade Bowman, Hillary and Mallory Stone all of Middleville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services for Jim were held on Sunday, July 2, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Rutland Cemetery in Rutland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. ("The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 11, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wright, Wood, Jones, Kendall, Lindberg, Wank Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1461 Message Board Post: Mr. James L. Wright, age 70, of Bellevue, died Monday, July 3, 2000 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Wright was born on November 6, 1929 in Battle Creek, the son of Clare J. and Gertrude E. (Wood) Wright. He was raised in the Augusta and South East Barry County areas and attended the Moore rural school and Hastings schools, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High School. Mr. Wright was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict where he served as "Forward Observer" in Korea, receiving his training for this duty in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and in Japan. He was married to R. Gwendolyn Jones on July 1, 1951, and she survives. In January of 1968 he founded the "D-K" Fence Company. Had previously worked for Sears and Roebuck Company in Battle Creek where he worked in the Farm Division as a salesman for 15 years where he developed the fence department. Mr. Wright was a member and past board member of the Dowling Country Chapel, member Bedford Area Lions Club, me! mber-past officer-and Inductee of the Hall of Fame, International Fence Industry Association, instrumental in establishing the certification program for the International Fence Association, 15 year board of education member, first at the Pleasantview school and then Hastings Board of Education, member Hastings Band Boosters, long-time 4-H Leader, last official Justice of the Peace for Assyria Township and a member of the Assyria Township Board of Review. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, E. David Wright on June 26, 1982; brothers, Ronald Clare, Hugh Duane and Phillip David Wright. Mr. Wright is also survived by daughters, Lorraine K. Kendall of Battle Creek, Nola E. (Bruce) Lindberg of Dowling, and Julie Ann Wright of Bellevue; son James C. (Linda) Wright of Hastings; son-in-law, Gary Wank of Dowling; and nine grandchildren. Funeral Services for James were held on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at Dowling Country Chapel - Unted Methodist Church. Reverend DeAnn J. Do! bbs officiated. Burial was at the Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Townshi p, Barry County with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America or Dowling Country Chapel. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 11, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hughes, Elliott, Bird, Babcock, Haight, Reinke Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1460 Message Board Post: Mrs. Cathy M. Hughes, age 35, of Nashville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Cathy was born on September 6, 1964 in Hastings, the daughter of Theodore and Helen (Elliott) Bird, Sr. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville. Cathy was married to Faron Hughes on December 24, 1983 on Guy Road in Nashville and lived there until her death. She was a homemaker and had a great LOVE for LIFE. Cathy devoted her love to her family, children and friends. Her smile would melt your heart. She was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for horses. She also enjoyed flowers, reading, and the friendship of many. Cathy was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Marie Hughes; and her father, Theodore Bird, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Faron Hughes of Nashville; her parents, Tom and Helen Babcock of Hastings; two sisters, Nancy (Del) Haight of Hastings, and Connie (Dan) Reinke of! Freeport; two brothers, Theodore Bird Jr., of Hastings, and Bill (Hope) Bird of Hastings; several nieces and nephews and her three legged pet dog, Brat. Funeral Services for Cathy were held on Monday, July 3, 2000 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery in Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, July 11, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Culler, Johnson, Richards, VanAllen, Jones, Hunt, Griffith, Woods Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1459 Message Board Post: Mr. Wesley B. Culler, age 88, of Portage, passed away Friday, December 24, 1999 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Culler was born on January 12, 1911 in Richland Township. He married Marian R. Johnson on January 24, 1934, and she survives. Mr. Culler was a graduate of Richland High School and attended Western Michigan University, School of Engineering. He was a retiree of Edward Industrial Sales and was a member of the Portage Moose Lodge 88. Mr. Culler loved farming and automobiles, and he could build anything; he enjoyed anything that had a motor. He was preceded in death by his loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Jane E. (Jennie) Richards Johnson; a brother-in-law, Richard E. (Bea) Johnson; a sister, Marie Culler; and a niece, Margery Johnson Van Allen. Mr. Culler is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian; a daughter, Jane Culler Jones of Kalamazoo; a grandson and his wife, Thomas and Christine Jones of Kalamazoo; a niece, Shirley Johnson Hunt and her son and two ! daughters; Margery's three children; cousins, Frank Griffith and Mertie (Ward) Woods; and many cousins-in-law. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 1:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Dan Sarkipato will officiate. Interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery (Barry County). Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library or Habitat for Humanity in Wesley's name will be appreciated. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, December 28, 1999) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell, Londeaux, Queen, Wieland, Smith, Cisler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1458 Message Board Post: Mrs. Grace M. Campbell, age 77, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999 at home. She was born on December 22, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of James and Sarah Marie (Londeaux) Queen. Grace was raised in Redford, and graduated from Redford High School. She married Lane W. Campbell on July 31, 1948 in Napoleon, Indiana. They lived in Freeport until 1967, then moved to Algonquin Lake in Hastings. Grace was a member of the Freeport O.E.S. #457, and the Women of the Moose, Hastings Lodge, and attended the Hastings Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker, a good cook, enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, babysitting and crossword puzzles. Grace was a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Queen; and several nieces and nephews. Grace is survived by her husband, Lane W. Campbell; two sons, Duane C. (Amy) Campbell of Delton, Kirk D. Campbell of ! Hastings, Rainell C. (Bob) Wieland of Bay City, three grandchildren, Valorie (Andy) Smith of Hastings, Melissa (Brent) Cisler of Middleville, and Kaileigh Campbell of Allegan; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Willard H. Curtis will officiate. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, December 28, 1999) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scobey, Lanphear, Burns, Reigler, Warner, Thornburg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1457 Message Board Post: Mrs. Geneva B. Scobey, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, December 25, 1999 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was born on April 26, 1919 in Decatur, the daughter of George & Della Lanphear. Geneva was raised in VanBuren County and attended schools there. She married Wilfred L. Burns in 1936, marriage ending in divorce. Geneva married Melvin O. Scobey in the late 1950's and he survives. She came to the Hastings area in 1936 from Kalamazoo, and later lived in Detroit and Lake Fenton areas for a time, in California for 17 years, returning to Hastings in 1978. Geneva was a homemaker and many years ago, worked at the Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant children; sister, Mildred; and a brother, Leonard. Geneva is also survived by a daughter, Barbara Reigler of Hastings; a son, Frank Burns of Grand Rapids; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two step-daughters; two step-sons; brother, Lowell Lanphear of Paw Paw; two! sisters, Beverly Warner of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Betty Thornburg of Lawton; and several nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be at Oakhill Cemetery, Orangeville Township in Barry county. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, December 28, 1999.) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkins, Hawkins, Townsend, Lancaster, Keeler, Ormsbee, Vandecar, Strow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1456 Message Board Post: Mr. Loren E. Wilkins, age 95, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Wilkins was born on May 26, 1904 in Hastings, the son of Emery & Addie (Hawkins) Wilkins. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Mr. Wilkins married Helen E. Townsend on March 6, 1926 and she survives. He was employed as a pressman for Hastings Printing Company for 17 years, 18 years for the Hastings Banner, and then in the housekeeping department for Pennock Hospital for 17 years before retiring in 1977. Mr. Wilkins was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gerald Wilkins in 1960, and Richard Wilkins in 1989; sisters, Jessie Lancaster, Gladys Keeler, and Edith Ormsbee; brothers, Lloyd, Ernest & Shirley Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins is also survived by two daughters, Marjorie Vandecar of Kiwanis Village - Mason, and Susan (Mark) Strow of Hastings; son, Donald Wilkins of Hastings; ! 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Randall K. Hartman will officiate. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Research. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, December 28, 1999) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pease, Dunkley, Hammond, Bromley, Watson, Bostwick, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1455 Message Board Post: Mr. Leslie J. Pease "Les", passed away on Monday, December 20, 1999 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Pease began his life on December 17, 1913. He was born on the family farm on Dowling Road in Delton, the son of Guyla and Gertie (Dunkley) Pease. Mr. Pease attended the one room country school in Cedar Creek. He married Amy Hammond on July 17, 1934, and she preceded him in death on September 22, 1997. Mr. Pease was a life long farmer, with a love for horses, which were initially used for field work, and more recently for pleasure. Other pleasures included fishing in Florida, and sitting on the porch watching the birds, and especially visiting with family and friends. During World War II, he was employed by the Clark Company and the AB Stove Company in Battle Creek. Mr. Pease was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Bromley "Mickey"; sisters, Crystal Watson and Onita Bostwick. He is survived by son-in-law, Arlond (Margaret) Bromley of Delton; daughter, Genev! ieve (Larry) Williams of Greensboro, North Carolina; son, Kenneth (Mary) Pease of Delton; 13 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Pastor William Hertel officiated. Interment was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider a memorial contribution in Les' name to the Arthritis Foundation, Michigan Chapter, 2490 South 11th Street IV, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, December 28, 1999) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Ryder, Horning, Pearce, Lober, Merchant Brown, Keith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1454 Message Board Post: Mrs. Elena M. Smith, of Delton, age 94, passed away May 3, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born January 27, 1911 in Otsego, the daughter of Fred and Tessie (Ryder) Horning. Mrs. Smith was a 1919 graduate of Holly High School. On January 21, 1946, in Ohio, she married Robert E. Smith and he preceded her in death on January 21, 1981. Mrs. Smith was a life member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 422 in Delton. She loved the Detroit Tigers; no matter if they won or lost, she was an avid listener of the games. She enjoyed going to casinos, and playing the lottery. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Belva and Herbert Pearce Jr., of Anchorage, Alaska; a sister, Wilma (Al) Lober of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; nephews, William (Claudine) Merchant, and Robert (Sue) Merchant; a niece, Lois Brown. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by a sister, Belva Keith. Funeral services were held ! on Saturday, May 7, 2005 with Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiating. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Delton V.F.W. Post 422 will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. (The Hastings "Reminder", Tuesday, May 10, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fuller, Berhent, Plank, Harrington, Labastida, Loftus, Cardenas, Malburg, Koning Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1453 Message Board Post: Hubert R. Fuller, age 83, of Hastings, passed away May 4, 2005 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Fuller was born October 11, 1921, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Garle M. and Carol B. (Berhent) Fuller. Hugh graduated from Hastings High School in 1940 and Michigan State University in 1951. He was owner of the Fuller Insurance Agency from 1953 until 1978. He drove for North American Van Lines from 1978 until 1984. Hugh entered the U.S. Army Air Force on December 30, 1941 and was discharged November 2, 1945. He married Virginia H. Plank on January 18, 1944. Hugh enjoyed motorcycle traveling, working, being on the road, gardening, and was an avid Michigan State fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol Harrington. Surviving him are his wife of 61 years, Virginia; daughters, Susan (Armando) Labastida of Ann Arbor, Krista A. (Pat) Loftus of Hastings; a son, Hugh R. (Shannon) Fuller of Charlotte; seven grandchildren, Cristina Cardenas, Daniel Laba! stida, Rebecca Labastida, Alison Malburg, Colleen Koning, Brian Loftus, Keith Fuller; seven great grandchildren; brothers Larry Fuller of Scotsdale, Arizona, Harold Fuller of Gainsville, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor. There will be no funeral home visitation. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 7, 2005 from Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Garrison officiating. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings.