This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjfamily04 Surnames: Avery Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4020/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on May Avery, she was the daughter of Chancy and Lena Avery. they lived in Athen's and Leroy MI. She married ED or(Edward) Davis, they lived in Battle Creek and Athens, MI. I would appreciate any information anyone could share with me. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KOFFEL, NEWTON, BRESKIN, MORRIS, SANDERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4019/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOFFEL, John Kelly Of Lee, Massachusetts Died Wednesday, June 20, 2007 after an extended illness at the age of 85. He was born on Windfall Farm in Athens, MI on July 22, 1921, to Ruth Kelly Koffel and William Lehr Koffel. John graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a degree in mechanical engineering and went to work as an aircraft test engineer at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in Hartford, CT. A Merchant Marine veteran of World War II, John worked in the engine room on Liberty Ship routes from South America to Europe and the United States. Later he worked in space technology development at TRW, United Aircraft and ITT. Completing a new manufacturing facility for United Aircraft was one of his proudest accomplishments, an achievement that stands today adjacent to Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT. John married Barbara Newton in 1948 and they had four children, two boys and two girls, John, Katie, Kim and Carol. John and Barbara divorced in the mid-1970's. In 1976, John and Arline met at! a tennis camp in Amherst, MA. This began their romance with each other and with the Berkshire region. After many years of visits and vacations to the region, they moved permanently to Lee, MA, in 1995. John and Arline lovingly planned and supervised the remodeling of their Berkshire home. They were married there in 1997. John's passion for gardening produced many glorious gardens which continue to be enjoyed by us all. He was also an enthusiastic member of the Berkshire Institute of Lifetime Learning. John is lovingly survived by his wife, Arline Breskin; his sister, Ruth Morris of Kalamazoo, MI; sons, John N. Koffel of Madison, WI and Kim Koffel of Belgium; daughters, Katie Sanders of Ramsey, NJ and Carol Koffel of San Francisco, CA and step-children, Greg Breskin of Pelham, NY, Doug Breskin of Cherry Hill, NJ and Erica Breskin of Monclair, NJ and 13 wonderful grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in the garden of John and Arline's home at 190 Stockbridge Road, L! ee, MA on Wednesday, June 27th at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memoria l donations may be made in John's name to support the Fellows at Tanglewood Music Center. Please send donations to the attention of Emily Horsford at the Tanglewood Friends Office, 297 West Street, Lenox, MA 02140. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/22/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thank you. I went to that site and then just to Camp Custer and found that they had a Citizens Training Camp in the 1920's where men from the ages of 17-24 could go to train. They would then be prepared if they were needed. It looks like that is what my father did as he was just out of high school. Thanks again. Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Brickner" <mbrick@gmail.com> To: <micalhou@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [MICALHOU] Army barracks near Battle Creek in 1928 > You may want to check out this URL > > http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~worldwarone/WWI/MilitaryCamps/CampCuster/index.html > > This is Camp Custer. My older brother out processed there after his > tour in Korea. > > Hope this helps, > -- > Mike Brickner > Clarksville, TN > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MICALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello Everyone, My daughter-in-law has memories of a Kellogg Family Reunion that happens around the 4th of July each year. It's been a LONG time since she's been to one, and is wondering if anyone knows anything about such a thing. Does it still happen? Is it happening this year? Her mom was Lela May Kellogg, b 1915, dau of John Andrew Kellogg and Rosabelle Emeline Grodavent. We'd really like to find out more about the Kellogg family tree. Cheryl

You may want to check out this URL http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~worldwarone/WWI/MilitaryCamps/CampCuster/index.html This is Camp Custer. My older brother out processed there after his tour in Korea. Hope this helps, -- Mike Brickner Clarksville, TN

Hello, My is Pat and I am looking for some information on what I think is an army base near Battle Creek. I have a postcard that my father sent to his father postmarked Aug 2, 1928. The picture on the front shows several rows of small tents as well as 3 groups of men in what appears to be army attire. My father has marked his tent as well as a friends. On the back he writes that this is a picture of his company. To my knowledge, my father was never in the army or any branch of the service. He would have been 17 at the time this card was written. Does anyone have any information on army barracks in Michigan near Battle Creek in 1928? I would appreciate hearing from anyone who does. I would be happy to scan the front of the card so anyone could see it. Thanks, Pat

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: clarienebrown Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2172.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In case anyone else looks for this information - George died 1964 in Battle Creek Michigan, and Ada Nov 1968 in Kalkasj=ka Michigan. Son HOward 1914- 16 Aug 1999 Ada Kent, Michigan. Married to Francis unknown last name 1917 - 1996. Two living children. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ZABONICK, NASH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4018/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ZABONICK, John Age 102 Of Arlington, Texas Passed away Monday, June 11, 2007. He was born on January 25, 1905, to Steve and Anna (Nash) Zabonick in Pennsylvania. His childhood was spent in Illinois and Michigan. He lived with his loving wife Marie for many years in Albion where they raised all five of their children. He worked for Gale Manufacturing for 42 years and Union Steel for three years before retiring. John and Marie moved to Oklahoma to live with their daughter Dody. He was in the Lions Club in Enid, Oklahoma. They were members of many deaf groups in Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas. Survivors include daughters, Dorothy, Ann and Julia; sons, Fred and Jack; granddaughters, Laurie and Shannon; grandsons, Jack, Kevin, Charles, Bill, John, Derek and Wade; 22 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, and brothers, Adam, Charles, Michael and Andy. Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Monday, June 18, at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, with! Pastor Thomas Hollowood officiating. Interment will follow at Albion Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, June 16, from 1 - 6 PM. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/15/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ENGLAND, CARPENTER, ALLEN, KIBLER, PASSMORE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4017/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ENGLAND, Emma Jean Age 83 Of Homer, MI Passed away June 14, 2007 at her residence. She was born November 30, 1923 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to Joseph B. and Lula (Carpenter) Allen. On August 16, 1944, she was married to William England in Mason, Michigan, he preceded her in death March 5, 1981. She has been a resident of the area since 1960. She was a homemaker and loved to garden, raise farm animals and sell them. She is survived by three sons, Delmar (Linda) England of Homer, Copas "John" (Bernice) England of Homer, Jacob England of Hammond, Indiana; one step-son, William ( Fay) England, Jr. of Battle Creek; two daughters, Kolean England of Homer, Pamela (Patrick) Kibler of Paw Paw; 15 grandchildren; seven step- grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by one grandson, Lamar Paul England; a step-daughter, Joni Jean Passmore; two sisters, and seven brothers. Visitation for family and friends will begin at the Homer Chapel of Ti! dd-Williams Funeral Chapels Monday, June 18, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM and Tuesday, June 19, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Homer Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels with Rev. Earl Martin, officiating. Burial will be in West Clarendon Cemetery. The Family would like to thank Dr. Shen, Dr. Lean, Dr. Mudge, Dr Mark Booth, Hospice of Hillsdale County, Hospice of VanBuren County and her Caregivers Grace, Betty, Darla for their wonderful care. Assistance with memorial contributions to American Cancer Society is available at the Funeral Home. Arrangements Entrusted to the Homer Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, 303 S. Hillsdale Street Homer, Michigan 49245 www.tidd-williams.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/17/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ktsbestmom1 Surnames: Mast Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4016/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have some photographs that were taken by J.E. Mast in Marshall. I was wondering if anyone knows what years this photographer was in business in Marshall. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: GRILLO, SANCHEZ, ZANIN, MOSQUERA, GONZALEZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4015/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GRILLO, Sheila Paola Of Battle Creek, MI Was born in Bogota, Colombia to Cristina Sanchez and Carlos Grillo on Sept. 26, 1985. She moved to Battle Creek on April 12, 2000 and went to Lakeview Junior High. Sheila also attended the CATC for the 21st Century Health Program while at Lakeview High School where she graduated with high honors in 2004. She received five scholarships from different organizations. She was in her 2nd year at Western Michigan University to be a nurse anesthetist. She is survived by her parents, Cristina Sanchez & Carlos Grillo; one brother, Carlos Grillo; grandparents, Alfonso & Beatriz Sanchez, Jesus & Nancy Grillo; uncles, Diego, Jesus Grillo, Alonso, Fernando, Oscar Sanchez, Diego Zanin; aunts, Claudia Grillo, Angela Zanin, Lucinda Mosquera; stepfather, Miguel Gonzalez. Services will be held at First 7th Day Adventist Spanish Church (17830 - 9 ? Mile Road, Battle Creek) Friday, June 15th at 2:00 PM. Memorial tributes may be made to BC Community Foundation for Sheila Grillo Scholarship or Gi! ft of Life. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/14/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CONINE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4014/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CONINE, Joan L. Of Burlington Passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007. Joan worked at Manchester Plastic for ten years. She is survived by her husband, Garold, along with many other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City, on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 12:00 Noon. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calhoun County Humane Society or the American Diabetes Association. The family is being served by the Putnam Funeral Home, Union City. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/12/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kurcuyo1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4013.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No, she could not have remarried, she was hit by a truck while crossing the street-I am not sure what town she was in when this occured but I thought that it would probably have generated some note in a local paper. I have found her tombstone listed on internment online-but it does not have the year of death listed-I think it may be illegible. She is actually buried in Lansing at the Mount Hope Cemetery. This leads me to believe that they were living in Lansing-not Marshall/Battle Creek. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Todd_Gerber Surnames: Seger Covill Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4013.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know whether or not they stayed in the Battle Creek area? I did a quick search of the local library and only found this: Publication: Coller Collection Edition: Subjects: Covill, William C. Covill, Anna Seger Seger, Anna (Covill) Page Number: 17-89 Could Anna have been remarried to a Covill? I know from past experience though, that their index didn't always get it right. Todd Gerber Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kurcuyo_1 Surnames: Taylor, Seger Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4013/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any connection to my GG Grandmother. Anna Ellen Taylor was born about 1883 in the Battle creek area. She married Arthur George Seger on Sept 6, 1902 in Marshall, MI. I am in PA so I can not use any of the local MI resources and the internet has come up dry on this branch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kerry Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fteachout Surnames: Teachout Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/126.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I found your post concerning the file about the Teachout family in the Coldwater location of the Branch County library in Michigan. I live in Florida now but am going shortly back to visit in Michigan and would like to visit this location. Can you further identify the file you found so I can ask for it. When I emailed them all they mentioned was the History Of Branch county history books and one listing about Alfred Teachout. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Frank W Teachout fteachout@comcast.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VIRTUALLYNUTS Surnames: Patterson, Hulbert Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4012/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for information on the parents my Gr Grandfather Leroy Turner Patterson. According to Familysearch.org his parents were as follows. Can anyone help me verify this info. Julia Rowena Pease Degroff was my Gr Grandmother. L.T. Patterson Male Family Event(s): Birth: , Clinton, Michigan Christening: Death: Burial: Parents: Father: R. Patterson Family Mother: Martha Hulbert Marriages: Spouse: Julia Pease DeGraff Family Marriage: 26 APR 1900 Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan Would anyone know what the R. might stand for? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: LENTERBRINK, BOS, RATTOS, DENNANY, COTANCHE, SPEERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4011/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LENTENBRINK, Robert Jay Age 86 Of Battle Creek Died May 23, 2007 at Evergreen Manor. He was born April 9, 1921, the son of Johannas and Anna (Bos) Lentenbrink in Kalamazoo. Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1945 during World War II. He also served in the U.S. Navy as a mechanical engineer from 1962 through 1965. Bob worked and lived in Kalamazoo most of his life until he moved to Battle Creek in 1971. He and his brother owned and operated a garage and hamburger shop before Bob went to work for the Kool-Aid Bottling Company. He left there to work at Hooker Freight in Battle Creek and retired from there in 1982. He was preceded in death by wives, Martha (Rattos) Lentenbrink, Velma (Dennany) Lentenbrink and Ellen (Cotanche) Lentenbrink and brother, Claude Lentenbrink. He is survived by his son, Norman (Linda) Lentenbrink of Plano, Texas; step-son, Tom (Connie) Speers of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren; sister, Gertrude Lentenbrink of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Bob was a member of St. Joseph Catholic ! Church, the Teamsters Union #7, American Legion Post 54 and the U.S. Navy Reserves. He enjoyed listening to music, traveling, bowling, gardening, camping and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing cribbage at Sweetwater Donut Mill. Graveside services will take place 3:00 PM Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rev. Fr. Joseph Xavier, St. Joseph Catholic Church, officiating. Memorial donations may go to Evergreen Manor activity fund. The family is being served by SHAW FUNERAL HOME 2838 Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek. 616-979-3838 www.shawfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/27/2007(Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: GILCHER, TORREY, HILTON, QUICK, GILDEA, FINKBEINER, ROBINSON, MONY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4010.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GILCHER, Gill D. Age 62 Of Battle Creek Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer at his home on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He was born March 9, 1945 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Gaylen H. Gilcher and Emma E. (Torrey) Gilcher. Gill worked in maintenance and repair at the Sisters of St. Joseph convent in Kalamazoo for the past 19 years; previously he had been a boiler engineer for 24 years with Clark Equipment Company. He married the former Carol A. Hilton on April 24, 1965 in Augusta, MI. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Gilcher of Battle Creek; two daughters, Melissa J. Quick and Paul Filip of Kalamazoo; Margaret L. & Robert J. Gildea of Battle Creek; his brother, Martin & Susan Gilcher of Richland, MI; two sisters, Sherry & Joe Finkbeiner of Eagle, MI; Cheryl & Mark Robinson of Battle Creek; five grandchildren, Troy Quick, Joel Quick, Madalyn "Mady" Gildea, Robert "Robbie" Gildea II and Joseph "Joey" Gildea; three step- grandchildren, Andrew & Brandi Filip, Cynth! ia & Tony Mony and Paul "Paulie" Filip, III; four step-great- grandchildren, Kristina, Alison, Anthony and Joseph Mony; several nieces and nephews; also the many special people that Gill's life touched. He was preceded in death by his father, Gaylen Gilcher in 2005 and his mother, Emma Gilcher in 1992. Gill graduated in 1963 from Gull Lake High School and had lived in the Battle Creek area most of his life. He had lived with his family in Delton for 20 years. He was a member of the National Street Rod Association and the NSRA Safety Team. Gill and Carol traveled most weekends from May until October to car shows. He loved working on and driving older cars. He was a collector of cars, Coke products, and retro memorabilia. His greatest joy would be being with his family and friends. Those who wish may drive their street rods/cars in the funeral procession. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service where the family will be present both Saturday and Sunday from 3! -6 PM. At the families request there will be no visitation on Monday, Memorial Day. Funeral services commemorating Gill Gilcher's life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, in the Bachman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Karl N. Strenge of Redemption Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow at the Augusta Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Memorial tributes may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center or Lifespan - Hospice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 5/25/2007 - 5/27/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: BRITTEN, WELLS, WARREN, WHITFIELD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4009/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Norman L. BRITTEN - Athens, 71, died Nov. 1, 1995 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. He was born Dec. 31, 1923, in Battle Creek, a son of George and Marion (WELLS) BRITTEN. On Dec. 22, 1945, he married Constance L. VOSS. He attended Lakeview Schools before moving to East Leroy when he was a young boy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He was employed at the General Services Administration at the Federal Center, Battle Creek, retiring in 1981. He was a life member of the Athens Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5319 and he enjoyed fishing, traveling and woodworking in his shop. Surviving are his wife; a daughter-in-law, Elaine (BRITTEN) WARREN, Sherwood; a foster son, David WHITFIELD, Phenix City, Ala.; brothers, Harold and Robert BRITTEN, both of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, John BRITTEN, in 1975; and three brothers, Duane, Richard and Wendell. The family will receive frien! ds from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Spencer Funeral Home, Athens, where services are at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Pastors Harold DeWitt and David Gotshall will officiate. Burial will be in Morgan Cemtery with military honors being conferred by the Athens VFW Post 5319. Memorials may be directed to the Burlington Seventh Day Adventist Church or the Athens VFW Post 5319. source: Unknown newspaper Nov 1995 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.