This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1695.1 Message Board Post: Nothing could be easier. The last year and half's obits are available at the Battle Creek Enquirer website. Chester M. Gould Battle Creek -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Passed Away: 01/12/04 Publication Date: 01/14/04 Chester M. Gould, 92, of Battle Creek, died Monday, January 12, 2004, at Heartland Health Center in Battle Creek. He was born May 6, 1911, in Newton Township, the son of Myron and Edna (Russell) Gould, and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Graham Lake School, and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1929. On December 23, 1937, Chet married Aileen M. Johnson. He worked as a Tool and Die Maker at the old A.B. Stove Company, Oliver Manufacturing, and several other area companies. From 1963 to 1979 Chet worked at Eaton Manufacturing in Marshall, retiring in 1979. Chet was a member of Sonoma United Methodist Church. He was a former member of Harper Creek Optimist Club, and Harper Creek Schools Planning Committee. He was a longtime member and former chairman of the Newton Township Planning Commission. Chet enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening and reading. He will be remembered by his family for his love of family gatherings, and his sense of humor. Surviving is Aileen, his wife of 66 years; and sons Chester M. (Kimberly) Gould Jr., Gilbert D. (Louise) Gould and Montie R. (Linda) Gould, all of Battle Creek. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Russell Gould. At the request of the family, friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2004, at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2004, at Sonoma United Methodist Church. Internment will follow at Morgan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.