This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Masontree Surnames: Selee Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4214/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Any Selee folks in Calhoun Co. who are doing genealogy with roots in New York state or Canada? Click "Author" to email me directly, thanks. 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: pauli936 Surnames: VanWormer, Oldswager Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1008.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for descendants of Edgar VanWormer who married Anna Oldswager. Edgar was b 1885 in Flint, Genesee county, Michigan and d 1947 in Flint, Michigan. I am putting together the beginning of the Oldswager Family book and want to include my VanWormer kin. I have a great deal of information and would be willing to share if anyone can connect with Edgar. Thanks, Pauli 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: GREEN, NARMODY, MCCULLOUGH WEISHUN, CORSTANGE, MOORE, KOTIS, HARBER, WATSON, LESTER, FISCHER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4213/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GREEN, Richard B. "Rick" Age 61 Of Battle Creek Died on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 17, 1947 in Palo Alto, California to James Leslie Green and Florence Narmody Green McCullough Weishun. Rick attended grade school in Alma, Michigan and graduated from high school in Decatur, Illinois. Rick enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 at the age of 17 where he served for twelve years. He eventually became a recruiter for the Army and received many commendations and awards. Rick was employed by the City of Battle Creek for the past twenty years. He also spent many years as an artist and founded his own business Deadwood Art. He specialized in stained glass and hand-carved wooden signs. Many of his signs can be found all around south-west Michigan. His hobbies included: camping and nature, fishing, coffee with friends and family, collecting and creating art, playing and listening to music, photography, and spending time with those he loved. Rick is survived by his daughters, Laura (Scott) C! orstange of Orangeville, MI, Jennifer Green of Galesburg, MI, Aimee Jo Moore of Shelby Township, MI and Diana (Michael) Kotis-Harber of Chicago, IL; and his sons, Richard James (Natalia) Green of Battle Creek, MI and Mark Brandon Watson of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ryan, Jacob, Philip, and Richard. Also surviving are a sister, Sharon Lester, and brothers, Nelson (Chip) McCullough, Jeff McCullough, and Michael McCullough, all of Houghton Lake, MI, Scott McCullough of Muskegon, MI and Douglas McCullough of Kaliua-Kona, Hawaii. Rick married Susan Fischer in 1966 and they later divorced. Rick then married Becky Kay (Watson) Green on May 18, 1989. He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky K. Green; his mother, Florence Narmody Green McCullough Weishun; father, James Leslie Green, and his sons Corey Michael Green and John E. Kotis. At the request of the family, friends may call after 2:00 PM Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE Funeral Home 105 Capital Ave., N.E. Battle Creek, MI where they will be received from 2:00 - 6:00 PM The funeral service to celebrate Rick's life will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, September 29, 2008 at the funeral home with Pastor Steven S. Olmstead, Pleasantview Family Church of Dowling, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the U.S. Army. Donations to the CIR - Art Education, 157 Capital Ave. N.E., Battle Creek, Mi would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/27/2008 (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: Cinda43 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/41.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wm Smith was born in England Feb 1826 he died 1900 Burlington, Calhoun County, Michigan Children Wm H. Smith b. Oct 1852 John Smith b. Feb 1854 George Smith b. May 18, 1856 James Smith b. Feb 1858 d. Oct 2, 1858 Emeline Smith b. 1859 Albert F. Smith b. 1862 d, 1871 Martha Louise Smith b. Dec 15, 1864 Henry Smith b. 1868 d. 1868 Charlotte Smith b. Sept 5, 1873 Caroline was born Sept 1831 in New York I do have more info You can email at cw_375@hotmail.com put in subject line Smith because it will go to junk mail Cinda Wood 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: Cinda43 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/41.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wm Smith was born in England Feb 1826 he died 1900 Burlington, Calhoun County, Michigan Children Wm H. Smith b. Oct 1852 John Smith b. Feb 1854 George Smith b. May 18, 1856 James Smith b. Feb 1858 d. Oct 2, 1858 Emeline Smith b. 1859 Albert F. Smith b. 1862 d, 1871 Martha Louise Smith b. Dec 15, 1864 Henry Smith b. 1868 d. 1868 Charlotte Smith b. Sept 5, 1873 Caroline was born Sept 1831 in New York You can email at cw_375@hotmail.com put in subject line SMITH because it will go to junk mail Cinda Wood 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/41.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to the French family. Wat is the child's 1st name that was born in 1865 in Burlington?? When & where was Caroline [french] Smith born ? ? ? When and where was William Smith born ??? Where is Burlington located ? ? ? 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: michallej1 Surnames: Smith, French Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/41.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I was wondering if you have any more info on Caroline French? William Smith and Caroline French are my 3x great grandparents. Any info on Caroline and her parents would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Michalle Jean 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: Hallowich Surnames: Blashfield Bartlett Humeston Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1542.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would love copies of the Bartlett and Blashfield photos. I was just at that cemetery myself- man what a gold mine for photos of family stones!- but the lighting the day I was there did no justice to my photos :( I am also not sure I got these. Mary Jane Blashfield wife of Julius Humeston was my gggg grandmother on my father's side (his mother was Grace Humeston). 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: Hallowich Surnames: Bartlett Humeston Eldred Bliss Blashfield Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4160.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would you be able to send or post a spring schedule of meetings? I would be interested in attending if possible (I am in Chicago area) but am not allowed any time of work between now and the New Year :( Dawn Bartlett Kroma 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: NOBLE, KRAUSKOPF, GARBER, HAMMOND, CHAPMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4212/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOBLE, Audrey L. (Krauskopf) Age 25 Of Portage Formerly of Battle Creek, MI Passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Sunday, September 14, 2008 in Mattawan, MI. She was born September 26, 1982 to Stephen A. Krauskopf and Beth Ann (Garber) Krauskopf in Jackson, Michigan. Audrey was a report coordinator for the pharmaceutical company of MPI Research Inc. and had previously worked at Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek for about two years. She married Ryan Joshua Noble on June 27, 2003 in Battle Creek, MI. Audrey is survived by her husband, Ryan J. Noble of Portage; parents, Stephen A. and Beth Ann Krauskopf both of Battle Creek; an aunt, Brenda and Jerry Hammond of Peru, IN; maternal grandparents J.O. and Joan Garber of Peru, IN; Ryan's family include his parents, Timothy and Cindy Noble of Battle Creek; his sister, Heather Chapman of Battle Creek; his brother, Jason Noble and his fiance Candace Coffman both of Ypsilanti, MI; and a niece, Rachel G. Chapman. Audrey graduated from Pennfield High School in 2000. She went on to earn h! er Bachelors degree in bio-medical science from Western Michigan in December 2006. In her free time Audrey enjoyed baking, roller-blading, scrap booking, walking, traveling and taking photographs. Visitation will be at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service after 12 noon Thursday, where the family will be present from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday 10:30 AM in the Bachman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Philip R. Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial tributes may be made to ASPCA (424 East 92nd Street, NYC, NY 10128-6804) or Humane Society - South Central Michigan. Please leave personal messages at email of bhfs@bachmanhebble.com Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. 269-965-5145 Bachman Hebble Funeral Service 223 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek, MI. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/17/2008 (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: WILLIAMS, BARNES, MCDANIEL, NORR, SHELTON, MILLER, RITTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4211/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILLIAMS-Barnes, LuAnn "LU" Age 53 Of Portage Formerly of Battle Creek Went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born in Lebanon, Indiana on November 22, 1954 the daughter of Ralph Jr. and Elizabeth "Jo" (McDaniel) Barnes and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1972. A true lover of life, Lu poured her life into everything she did. She would do anything for her clients and was thought of by many of them as family. Lu had served in various capacities at such companies as Waste Management, Battle Creek Equipment, McDonald's Headquarters in Battle Creek, Battle Creek Honda, Keller-Williams Realty and most recently at Re/Max Advantage in Kalamazoo. Lu's love for her two boys and her mother went beyond measure. As a single mother, she was always there for her boys and they never had to worry about going without anything they needed. She was so proud of her boys, Jonathon, a licensed funeral director at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home and Justin, S! tudent Ministries Pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Kalamazoo, which she was so excited about because both of her boys were back locally. Lu also did anything she could for her mother and spent as much time with her as she could. Their bond was simply amazing & more like that of best friends which meant so much to Lu. Lu married Lee Williams on June 26, 2002. Lee has brought her so much joy and another passion in life, "Grandchildren". She looked forward to family gatherings or just time with the grandchildren that brought her so much happiness. Lu is survived by her husband, Lee; her two boys, Jonathon (Kristine) Barnes of Battle Creek and Justin (Jessie) Barnes of Kalamazoo; her mother, Elizabeth "Jo" Norr of Portage; a sister, Melinda (Marvin) Shelton of Anna, Ohio; nephews, Erik & Kyle Shelton and Brian, Steven & Andrew Barnes; Lee's children, Lisa (Dale) Miller, Deborah Williams, Shonda Williams, Jen (Shawn) Ritter; 11 grandchildren and many loving friends who m! eant so much to her. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Ba rnes Jr. in 1965; her special father, Harvey Norr in 2005 and her brother, Bob Barnes in 2007. Lu was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church, the Association of Realtors, past-president of the Battle Creek Area Lioness and had been active on the Balloon Festival Committee in Battle Creek. She loved flowers, entertaining family & friends, being a part of her boys' lives & their events and helping the blind & other people in need. Lu's smile, sense of humor & personality will truly be missed by all who knew her. At the request of the family, they will gather to receive friends 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel, 9170 East D. Ave., Richland. Funeral services to celebrate Lu's life will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the First Wesleyan Church, Battle Creek with her two boys, Justin and Jonathon, officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials made to the Shrine Hospi! tals for Children or the Lighthouse Community Church Student Ministries would be greatly appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. FARLEY - ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 105 Capital Ave. NE Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/20/2008 (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: O'KEEFE, TERRY, SWARTZ, REED, TOBIAS, KLEYENBURG, ERSKINE, BROWN, ROHDE, LABRIE, KRAMER, LUDWIG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4210/mb.ashx Message Board Post: O'KEEFE, Gerald, E. "Jerry" Age 86 Of Richland Formerly of Battle Creek Died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was born in Battle Creek, MI, to Clarence and Harriett (Terry) O'Keefe, on June 22, 1922. Jerry attended Springfield High School and then served with the U.S. Navy, until being discharged in 1946. He retired from Associated Truck Lines, where he was employed over 25 years. He had previously worked 19 years for the former Railroad Express. Surviving are his wife, Beverly J. (Swartz); sons, Michael (Linda) O'Keefe and Patrick (Debra) O'Keefe; grandchildren, Mary O'Keefe and James (Amanda) O'Keefe; stepsons, Dennis (Pam) Reed, Mahlon (Debbie) Tobias, Tim (Tamera) Tobias and their families; a sister, Dorothy (Jim) Kleyenburg and a brother, Ronald (Kathy) O'Keefe. He was formerly married to Marjorie (Erskine) Kline. Jerry was preceded in death by his second wife, Loraine (Brown) and is also survived by her daughters, Susan (Dale) Rohde, MaryEllen (Bruce) LaBrie, Patricia (Dan) Kramer and Anita (Scott) Ludwig and thei! r families. He was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis; two sisters and two brothers. Jerry enjoyed all sports and was a current competitive bowler and golfer. He loved to play cards, dance and tell jokes. He also enjoyed working in his yard, projects around the home, helping others, and most of all spending time with his family and many friends. Jerry's zest and joy for life was infectious to all who knew him and he will be fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have shared moments of his life. At the request of the family, friends may call after 4:00 PM Sunday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Funeral services to celebrate Jerry's life will be held at the funeral home 1:00 Monday, September 22, 2008. Military honors and interment will follow at Ft. Custer National. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowd! le.com. FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 105 Capital Ave. NE Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/20/2008 (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: SUTTON, HELWIG, WOODS, REED, KURAS, BUSH, WARREN, GREENWOOD, HICKS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4209/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SUTTON, Charlene (Helwig) Age 72 Of Battle Creek Formerly of Fulton and Athens Passed away September 17, 2008. She is survived by one brother Jack Helwig and two sisters Donna Woods and Ardis Reed; seven children Deb Kuras, Elaine Bush, Sarah Warren, Rita Greenwood, Terri Warren, Ron Warren and Renae Hicks; ten grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one grandchild Eric. According to her wishes her body was donated to the University of Michigan. Memorials may be directed to Community Care or Southern Care Hospice. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/21/2008 (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: JOHNSON, ENGER, BERGE, LOYE, WALTZ, NARIN, WEIR, FADER, VERNON, SLY, HOLT, NOGRADY, HARRIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4208/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JOHNSON, Barbara Age 82 Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Battle Creek Passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born January 10, 1926 in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Cora (Enger) Berge. Barbara was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, member of First Congregational Church and co-owner of Goguac Lake Marina for many years. On February 18, 1944, she was married to Max F. Johnson, who preceded her in death on October 15, 2002. She was also preceded by two brothers, Kenneth and Richard Berge and three sisters, Lu Loye, Hazel Waltz and Claire Narin. Surviving are three children, Skip (Leslie) Johnson of Battle Creek, Judith Weir of Kalamazoo and Rebecca (Wayne) Fader of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) Vernon, Shannon (Ryan) Sly, Annelise Weir, Lindsay Johnson and Shawna Holt; one great-grandson, Conner Vernon; two sisters, Evelyn Nogrady and Ann Harris; sister-in-law, Jean Berge and brother-in-law, William (Barbara) Johnson, Jr., all of Battle Creek. The family will rec! eive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, 703 Capital Avenue, S.W., Battle Creek on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation or American Cancer Society. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/23/2008 (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: Lora_Treadwell Surnames: Hudson, Morehouse, Kenter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4207/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This can be searched on Google Books....just type the title on the search line and you can access it. Good luck... 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: rbh0598 Surnames: Westergard/Westergaard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4206/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would like to know what sources might be available for marriages in Calhoun County and Michigan for the period of 1935-1950. Is there any source available on internet, payment for research to someone, etc. Would like to locate marriage for individual living in Calhoun County in 1930 census that was age 7. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 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: dcjacks Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2132.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Look here http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/tsphoto/calhoun/abscota.htm 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: dcjacks Surnames: RENCH Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2132.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Look here http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/tsphoto/calhoun/abscota.htm 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.

Hello, I've traced a branch of my Vanocker family from Calhoun county, into Van Buren, and now back to Calhoun county. I'm hoping to connect with anyone who might have the Thomas M. Kelderhouse family on their Family Tree. I believe he died in Calhoun county in 1995. Thank you, Maryann Root Augusta, MI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: erinrench Surnames: Rench Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2132.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can help you with this informaation, they are realitives of mine. 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.