This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Howes, Stewart, Donley, Patten, Larson, Beckwich, Carver, Lanue Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1452 Message Board Post: Stewart L. Howes, "Stew", age 91, of Hastings, died Monday, May 2, 2005 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mr. Howes was born on September 23, 1913 in Ashfield, Mass., the son of Clarence and Anna (Stewart) Howes. He was raised in the Ashfield area and attended schools there, graduating in 1932 from Sanderson Academy. He worked for Streeter Trucking Firm after graduation. He moved to Hastings in 1946. He was married to Betty J. Donley Patten. He was employed at E. W. Bliss Co. for two years, for Lakeshore Farms for 22 years and Hastings Public Schools for 10 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, played with the Hastings Merchants Baseball Team and belonged to both pistol and rifle clubs. He was a volunteer fireman for eight years. He was an avid bowler and loved to play golf. Many of Hastings residents remember him as their "Milk Man". After retiring, he and his wife Betty did lots of traveling, including a trip to New Zealand and ! Australia. Mr. Howes is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Gordon (Kathy) Howes of Hastings; daughter Suana (Donn) Larson of Manor, Texas; step-sons, Rodrick (Donna) Patten of Sunrise Beach, Texas and Ray Patten of Phoenix, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and niece, Francis Beckwich of Hastings. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Phyllis Carver and a sister, Irene Lanue, both of Massachusetts. Respecting his wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made by Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church building fund. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com.) (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 10, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.

Hey Folks, Our Rootsweb mailing lists are set up to receive any postings made to the Ancestry's County boards. (ex: Barry County mailing list recieves all postings from the Ancestry Barry County board) The person posting the obits probably isn't on the Barry County mailing list so he/she doesn't know that we are receiving all these postings. Obviously, some of you don't like recieving all these postings but on the bright side, this person is doing a wonderful service by postings these obits to the boards. The only thing I can suggest for those of you who are unhappy with the multiple postings is that you use the delete button without opening each posting. Most mail programs allow you to check off multiple messages and then simply hit the delete button. And, if anyone has obits for ancestors of Barry County, I would like to suggest that you visit the Ancestry's Barry County board and post your obits or send them to me for posting in the Barry County archives. Obits are a valuable source of genealogical information and someone somewhere may be looking for your family. Thanks for your patience and good luck with your research. Ronnie Aungst Barry County MIGenWeb Coordinator grmira@yahoo.com The best way to predict the future is to invent it! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lingoes, Gibson, Tillman, Garrison, Strotheide Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1451 Message Board Post: Michael A. Lingoes, age 59, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away on April 1, 2005 in Fayetteville. Michael was born in August 2, 1945, in Wales, England, he was the son of James and Julia (Gibson) Lingoes. He was raised in Ann Arbor, and attended area schools there. He graduated from Pioneer High School in 1963. Michael was considered a computer expert. He worked with computers his entire life. Most recently he was employed as Computer Programmer and Systems Analyst. He enjoyed camping, fishing, working with computers and cooking. Michael is survived by his mother, Julia, his children: daughter, Jennifer (Tim) Tillman, son, Paul Lingoes, daughter, Sarah Garrison, daughter, Melissa (Jason) Strotheide, and son, Mark Lingoes. Also surviving are his sister, Melonie, six grandchildren: Austin, Emily, Ben, Jarod, Anthony, and Jillian; niece Julia and nephew Demitrie. He was preceded in death by his father, James Lingoes. There will be a memorial service and a luncheon to be! held at home on Lawrence Road on May 14th at 11 a.m. If you would like to make a donation, please make it to M.A.D.D. (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: Buck Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1450 Message Board Post: Howard Kendall Buck, known as "Kendall", age 91, of Hastings, passed away May 2, 2005 at Moore's Adult Foster Care in Charlotte. Memorial services are being planned for a later date, specifics will follow. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (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: Ruffner, Banks, Reid, Brisbin, Furrow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1449 Message Board Post: Clyde M. Ruffner, age 76, of Assyria Road, Nashville, died Friday, April 29, 2005 at his home. Mr. Ruffner was born on October 21, 1928 in New Mine, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Violet (Banks) Ruffner. He was raised in the Olivet area and attended schools there. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was married to Evelyn E. Reid in 1952. He was employed at Fisher Body General Motors Corp. in Lansing for 30 years. He was also employed three years at Flex-Fab Corp. in Hastings. He was a member of AmVets, V.F.W., Moose Lodge, American Legion. He was an avid automobile mechanic as a hobby. Mr. Ruffner is survived by daughter, Mary Ellen Brisbin of Hastings, son, Larry Ruffner of Jackson; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren; brother, Harold Ruffner of Nashville. Preceding him in death were his wife, Evelyn on June 29, 1986; son, George; daughter, Glenda Furrow; and a brother, William Ruffner. Memorial! services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005 at Thornapple Valley Church with Associate Minister Carla M. Smith officiating. Memorial gathering at the church immediately following services. Burial will be at Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to take this opportunity to express their heartfelt appreciation to all those dear friends at "The Barn." Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. www.wren-funeral-home.com. (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: Gibbs, Rosenberg, Latimer, Anders, Gerard, Parsley, Bender Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1448 Message Board Post: Leona Fern (Rosenberg) Gibbs born October 14, 1907 in Decatur, passed away May 5, 2005 at Carveth Village, Middleville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orley Monroe Gibbs, her parents, Claud and Mary (Latimer) Rosenberg and her two brothers, Clarence and Claude "Jack" Rosenberg. Leona is survived by three nieces, Nancy (Robert) Anders of Middleville, Jackie (Gary) Gerard of Grand Blanc, Susan (Paul) Parsley of Middleville; three nephews, Monroe "Dodie" (Rosie) Rosenberg of Hastings, Terry (Jan) Rosenberg of Caledonia, and Michael (Lynda) Rosenberg of Middleville. She is also survived by 20 great nieces and nephews including a close niece Kim Marie (Bruce) Bender of Middleville, and one sister-in-law, Helen Gibbs of Jenison. Leona retired from working in the concession business and was best known for "Gibby's Foot Long and Gibby's French Fries." After retiring, she spent many years in Florida where she enjoyed being a member and volunteer for the Women's auxili! ary for the American Legion, the V.F.W. and the Eagles. Cremation has taken place. At her request there will be no visitation or funeral services. A 1 p.m. graveside memorial will be held on May 14, 2005 at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to the Heartland Hospice, 500 Cascade West Parkway, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. (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: Johnson, Stuart, Cullen, Yeiter, Conley, Morgan, Gonzales, Dorsey, Wieck, Inman, Perkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1447 Message Board Post: Betty Lou (Stuart) (Cullen) Johnson, age 84, of Hastings died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1920 in Lowell, the daughter of Ralph and Ora (Yeiter) Stuart. Betty was a graduate of Freeport High School, attended Davenport College and Western Michigan University. Betty married Don Cullen in 1952 and was married for 27 years until his death in 1979. She was also preceded in death by her younger sister and brother-in-law, Lorna June and Robert Conley, younger brothers, Ralph (Bud) and Dean Stuart. Betty was employed at Eaton's Corp. for 10 years. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. She was an avid bowler, and a member of the Women's Bowling Association, she enjoyed ball room dancing, golf and pool. She is survived by her loving companion, John Morgan; daughter, Lindsey Cullen; sons, James, Scott and Marc Cullen; grandchildren, Kariana Gonzales, Mariah Dorsey, Kyla Wieck, Lewis Inman and Michele Perkins; great grand! children, Carissa Inman and Dolan Gonzales. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kathy Brown officiating, burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (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: Green Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1446 Message Board Post: Susanne E. Green, age 67, of Hastings, died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (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: Magoon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1445 Message Board Post: Emma M. Magoon, age 77, of Hastings, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at teh North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainsville, Florida. Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to your local Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (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: Hybarger, Henley, Burns, McClelland, Gazda, Bethell, Clark, McCormick Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1444 Message Board Post: Frances C. Hybarger, aged 90, of Lake Odessa, died Friday morning, May 6, 2005. She was born October 31, 1914 in Carson City to William James and Belle (Henley) Burns. Frannie graduated from St. John the Baptist School in Hubbardston and went on to receive her diploma as a registered nurse from St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. Along with raising her family, she practiced nursing at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She had been a long-time faithful member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Frannie was proud of her Irish heritage. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Margaret) Hybarger and Jane (Phil) McClelland; grandchildren, Jessica (Joseph) Gazda, Heather (Fiancee John Bethell) McClelland, Deborah (Jason) Clark, Duffy (Melissa) McClelland; six great grandchildren; sister, Helen Burns; brother, Ford (Lucille) Burns; and many other loving family members and friends. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; sister, Lucille McCormick; and brothers, Robert Burn! s and Donald Burns; and many close friends. The funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Edward Church on Monday, May 9. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church, the Jackson Mutschler VFW Post #4461 Scholarship Fund or Lakewood Community Ambulance. (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: McCullough, Quilty, Flach, Jordan, Eberstein, Plastor, Hobbs Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1443 Message Board Post: Ralph B. McCullough age 78 of Nashville, passed away Monday, February 14, 2005 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. McCullough was born in Cicero, Illinois on May 24, 1926. He was the son of the late Harry J. and Evelyn (Quilty) McCullough. He was raised in the Cicero area, and attended schools there graduating from St. Mels High School. Ralph was the husband of Joan (Flach) McCullough. The couple met while working together at the Federal Center in Battle Creek. The couple was married on November 11, 1984 at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Battle Creek by Father Fitzgerald. Ralph was a member of Our Lady of the Great Oaks Catholic Church, on Lacey Road. Ralph began his working career in Forrest Park, Ill. He later moved to Chicago's West side where he worked for Western Electric for two years. He then reloctaed to the Oak Park area where he worked as an Assistant Office Manager for the International Sewing Machine Co. In 1948, he moved to the Sterling area where h! e worked for Northwest Steel & Wire Co. as a chemist. In 1951, he moved to the Melrose Park area where he worked with the Richardson Corp. as a Saturation Technician. In 1952, he left Illinois to take employment in Golden, Colorado with the Railroad. From 1952 to 1960 he held several different positions with the organization including traveling auditor, and president and chairman of the Columbine Railroad Union. In 1961 he returned to Melrose Park to begin work for four different companies: Bal Moral Race Track, Electric Motive, Reynolds Aluminum and Marywood Veterans Admin. It was during this time that Ralph developed his talent with computers. He remained employed by all four organizations until June of 1969 when he moved to the Goodale, Michigan area where he remained for one year. In 1970 he moved to the Quimby area. Then in 1977 he moved to his current Nashville residence where he lived with his wife Joan. Ralph ended his working career as a Main Frame Engine! er at the Federal Center in Battle Creek when he formally retired in 1 985. Ralph was a collector; he especially enjoyed coins and stamps. He also loved to play the lottery. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife, Joan; his step-daughter Audrey Jordan; stepson Marshall (Mary) Eberstein. Also surviving are his brother Harry "Jim" McCullough; his nephew Robert McCullough; his step grandchildren Nicole and Ryan Eberstein; and four step great grandchildren Danielle Plastor, William Hobbs, Patricia Hobbs, and Nycole Plastor. He is preceded in death by his brother Bob McCullough. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday May 14, 2005 at Our Lady of the Great Oaks Catholic Church on Lacey Rd. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. (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: Wester, Brown, Wood, Wickizer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1442 Message Board Post: Mabel J. Wester, age 79, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Mabel J. Wester was born on June 6, 1925 in Kent County, the daughter of Archie J. and Charlotte (Brown) Wood. She attended school in Freeport. She was married to Henry Wester Jr. on January 17, 1948. Mabel was a homemaker, was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, shopping, traveling and visiting with friends and spending time with family. Mabel was a member of the Good Sheperd Lutheran Church of Middleville. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Ken) Cline of Wayland; son, Dwight H. Wester of Middleville; one grandson, Harold Lee Wickizer of Cutlerville; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wester Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Beth Wester; one sister and two brothers. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 7, 2005 at the Bowen Center Township Cemetery. Pastor Tony Sikora ! officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. (The Hastings "Reminder" Tuesday, May 10, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.

Someone, out of the goodness of their heart, is transcribing obituaries from local newspapers for folks from Barry County. Over the years, their efforts have helped my research considerably. Jennifer Clark

I have the same question regarding the numerous "old" postings by the same person. Why!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jordan, DeBreau, Stem, Elliott, Macoit, McBee, Thompson, Sonnenberg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1441 Message Board Post: Word has been received of the death of Mary Carolyn Jordan - DeBreau in Vallejo, CA, after a long illness. She was born in 1936 to Gay and Mary Stem Jordan and attended Hastings Public Schools graduating with the Class of 1953. She also attended MSU. She and her husband, Ted DeBreau, who predeceased her, were married in 1985 and lived their entire married life in California. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Gay Elliott; sons, Kenneth and Andrew Macoit; grandchildren, Perri Macoit, Jason McBee, Carolyn Thompson, Lauren and Michael Sonnenberg; Christine and Catherine Elliot; great grandchildren, Sarah and Brian Thompson. Memorial services are planned for a later date. (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: Williams, Dunham, Boyst, Dickinson, Bogema, Deeter, Jordan, Hicks, Baldwin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1440 Message Board Post: Donald N. Williams, "Don", age 68, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, May 2, 2005 at the Hospice House of Lynchburg. He was the husband of Diana Dunham Williams. He was born March 5, 1937 in Hastings, the son of the late Floyd Kenneth Williams and the late Lawanda Boyst Williams. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donald N. "Donnie" Williams, Jr.; a brother, James M. Williams, a half-brother, Floyd Kenneth Williams, Jr. and his stepmother, Geraldine M. Williams. Don was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a retired R.V. mechanic with Paulson's Motor Homes, and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the 7 Hills R.V. Club. In addition to his wife Diana, he is survived by his children, Lawanda W. Dickinson of Lake Odessa, Candy W. Bogema and her husband Rich of Nathalie, Gregory Williams of Alamogordo, NM, Laura W. Deeter and her husband Mark of Clermont, FL, and Kara W. Jordan and her husband Johnny of Gladys; two brothers, Edwin Hicks and his wife Virginia o! f Homosassa Springs, FL and Richard Williams of Lynchburg; a sister, Martha Baldwin and her husband Mike of Lake Odessa; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Joel Wallschlaeger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 2940 Link Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. To send condolences to the family, go to www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel, 239-0331 is assisting the family with services. (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: Wilson, Knowles, Usborne, Barcroft, Mazie, Kudirka, Pyle, Elwell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1439 Message Board Post: Wilma Wilson, aged 84, of Lake Odessa, went Home to be with Jesus early Tuesday morning, May 3, 2005. Wilma was born in Barry County on December 14, 1920 to John and Verdie (Knowles) Usborne. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1938. Wilma was united in marriage to Keith Wilson on September 15, 1942; he preceded her in death in 1999. She devoted her life to helping on the farm and caring for her family and will be remembered as an excellent cook. Wilma was a member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. She is survived by her children, Mary Anne Wilson, Elma Verdie Wilson, Anita (John) Barcroft, Jane (Gary) Mazie, and Janet (Paul) Kurdirka; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister, MIldred Pyle; and brother, Alex (Phyllis) Usborne. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; granddaughter, Jeanette Barcroft; brothers, John Usborne and Gordon Usborne; and sisters, Mercy Usborne, Greeta Usborne, and Jessie Elwell. In keeping with he! r wishes, private family services were held at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Livingstone Counseling Center (631 2nd Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4909) or the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church/Youth Ministry (2720 Vedder Road Lake Odess, MI 48849). Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. (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: Rentz, Renz, Wade, Rein, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1438 Message Board Post: Joseph W. Rentz, age 58, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2005 at Pennock Hospital. Joe was born in Battle Creek, on June 26, 1946, the son of Robert E. Wade and Opal I. (Renz) Wade. He attended school in Battle Creek and upon moving to Hastings, completed his education, graduating from Hastings HIgh School in 1964. Shortly after graduation he entered the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam until his discharge in January 1973. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing soon after his discharge and remained there until his retirement in June 2003. Joe attended the Presbyterian Church as a youth. He was a former member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Enjoying time with his grandson, golfing had become a hobby. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Wade and his mother, Opal I. Wade. Joe married the former Charlotte Rein on October 5, 1968 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings and she survives. Other survivors are his son, Joseph W. (Louann) Rentz. Jr. of H! astings, daughter, Michelle Davis of Hastings; his grandson, Cody Davis; a brother, Randy (Kelli) Wade of Texas, a few nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes in his memory. The funeral service was held Friday, May 6, 2005 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Carla Smith officiating. Burial with full military honors was at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (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: Freeland, Nelson, Moore, MacLeod Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1437 Message Board Post: Mr. Edward J. Freeland, age 71, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on November 10, 1928 in Big Rapids, the son of Edward & Mildred (Nelson) Freeland. Mr. Freeland was raised in Grand Rapids, Holland, and Hastings areas, and attended schools there, graduating in 1946 from Hastings High School. He attended Detroit Trade School for 2 years in electronics. Mr. Freeland was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from June 1946 until April 1948. He served on the U. S. Putnam. He was married to Emma Jean Moore on May 21, 1951 and she survives. Mr. Freeland lived all his married life in the Hastings area. He was employed at the E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 41 years, retiring on December 31, 1996, and continued to serve the company as an independent consultant following his retirement. Mr. Freeland was a member of the First United Methodist Church, long-time church board member, served on numerous church ! committees, member Methodist's Men, member of the Masonic Lodge, member Barry County Historical Society. Mr. Freeland was preceded in death by his parents; and son, David Brooks Freeland in 1996. He is also survived by two sons, Edward Michael (Gloria) Freeland of Troy, and Douglas (Amy) Freeland of Hastings; five grandchildren; two sisters, Beverly MacLeod of Jacksonville, Florida, and Shirley (Donald) Freeland of Owensboro, Kentucky. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 1999 at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Edward J. Freeland Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, November 23, 1999) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brooke, Ellsworth, Van Zeeland, Covert, Malish, McCague, Ellston Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1436 Message Board Post: William F. Brooke, age 66, of Vermontville, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1933 in Lansing, the son of Forest & Estele (Ellsworth) Brooke. William served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was married to Ethel VanZeeland on November 5, 1960 in Lansing. William was employed at the Physical Plant-Maintenance Department at MSU from 1965-1991. After retiring, he enjoyed watching the grandkids fish on "Brooke Pond". He also enjoyed planting trees on the farm, working on the saw mill, working, in his wood shop, going to his grandchildren's activities, and enjoyed their company. William was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel on December 9, 1997; his parents; granddaughter, Ashley Brooke; brothers, James, and Neal; sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Covert. He is survived by his children, Mary (David) Malish of Eaton Rapids, Joseph (Dawn) Brooke of Nashville, Thomas (Lorna) Brooke of Germany, and Kimberly (William) McC! ague of Zanesville, Ohio; grandchildren, Nicholas and Brooke Malish, Brandon, Ryan, Holley Joe, Thomas, and Skyler Brooke; sister, Carolyn (Robert) Ellston of Potterville; and brother, Carl (Betty Jane) Brooke of Coldwater. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 22, 1999, at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Burial was at Deepdale Memorial Park in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Funeral Chapel in Nashville. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, November 23, 1999) Transcriber has no family connection.