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.