This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DUEMLER, HUGMEYER, LAMBERT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25893/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DUEMLER, Arlene June Arlene was born in Grand Rapids on February 28, 1931 to Hilda and Marvin Hugmeyer, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by two brothers, Verne and Marv and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lambert. On April 7, 1947, Arlene married Kenneth H. Duemler, who has been and continues to be her protector. Arlene is also survived by their seven children, Irene, Paul, Therese (Kevin), Mary, Steve (Sue), James (Bridget) and David. There are also 18 very caring grandchildren who adore their grandmother, Catherine (Tom), John (Becky), Tina (Cory), Melissa (Jason), Angela (Brent), Kevin II (Amy), Travis (Brooke), Jennifer, Matt, Christopher and Gabriel. Also added to the family are 14 very precious great grandchildren, CJ, Jacob, Morgan, Hannah, Emma, Ryan, Taylor, Morgan, Kevin III, Luke, Conner, Peyton, a new baby due in September and one adopted angel in waiting. She is also survived by her sisters, Margaret and Shirley (Dave); sister-in-law, Sharon; brother-in-law, Fred (Joann). ! There are also several special nieces and nephews. Mom loved her family, everything in the world centered around her family. She was our confidant, sounding board, champion and cheer leader with a marvelous sense of humor. Mom loved to cook and would be the first one to fix a meal if someone did not feel good or she thought she could help out. And when she saw a need, she filled it. She always had a plan and urged us to complete our many tasks. Filling her wishes became our joy. Arlene/Wife/Mom/Grandma/ Sister/Aunt will be missed but she will always be close to us in our hearts. She has given each of us a gift and shown us family is the most important thing in life. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave., with Rev. Fr. Chris Ankley and Rev. Fr. John Fleckenstein, Celebrants. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Cen! tre Ave., where a Rosary Service will be recited at 7:00 PM. In lieu o f flowers, memorials to the Bronson Hospital Neo-Natal Department would be appreciated. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on March 3, 2010 (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: BUETOW, NURMINGER, ROHLOFF Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25892/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BUETOW, Esther Age 94 Of Kalamazoo Entered Eternal Life on March 2, 2010 at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. Esther was born on October 31, 1915 in Saginaw County, MI, the daughter of Frederick and Sophia (Nurminger) Rohloff. Esther was married to Elmer Buetow for 56 years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Midland, MI for 60 years, and for the past 11 years she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo. She was a 1937 graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Saginaw, MI and a lifelong member of the school's alumnae group. Esther was a member of St. John's Lutheran Ladies Aid Society, Mary-Martha service organization, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Midland Little League Baseball Mothers' Auxiliary, Midland County Nurses Association, and she was the Friendship Ambassador for Park Place Assisted Living. Elmer and Esther were among the founding parents of St. John's Lutheran School in Midland, MI. She provided private duty nursing services from 1939 to 1942 for the wife of! H.H. Dow, the founder of Dow Chemical Company in Midland, MI. She dedicated countless hours of service to members and friends of St. John's Lutheran Church. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer O. Buetow; her parents; four brothers, Carl Rohloff, Ruben Rohloff, Norman Rohloff, her twin brother, Paul Rohloff, and a sister, Marie Rohloff. Esther is survived by three sons: Paul (Diane) Buetow of St. Louis, MO, Tom (Beatrix) Buetow of Louisville, KY and John (Candy) Buetow of Kalamazoo, MI; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 9:30 until 10:50 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd. in Kalamazoo, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00 AM, pastors Tim Seeber, Larry Brelje and Louis Grother officiating. A committal service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Chapel Hill Mausoleum and Cemetery in Freeland, MI. A gathering! will be held following that service at St. John's Lutheran Church, 50 5 E. Carpenter St., Midland, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd., Kalamazoo, MI 49008, St. John's Lutheran Church, 505 E. Carpenter St., Midland, MI 48640 or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by: REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on March 3, 2010 (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: WESTRA, GRAMS, JOHNSON, BADHAM, POLLARD, LONDON, THOMAS, REINBOLD, ROSEBOOM, RITSEMA, LEE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25891/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WESTRA, Fred M. Of Kalamazoo Died on March 2, 2010 at Battle Creek Health Systems. Fred was born September 14, 1926 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Jacob and Louise (Grams) Westra and had lived in Kalamazoo for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was employed for 23 years as a semi-driver for Spartan Stores until his retirement in 1980. Fred was a member of Bethany Reformed Church for 65 years. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. Fred was very patriotic and was a member of the D.A.V. and the American Legion. Surviving are his loving wife and mother of their children, Sylvia, to whom he was married on August 8, 1945. Also surviving are six children, Jay (Linda) Westra, Margaret Westra, Robert Westra, Daniel (Sherry) Westra, David (Cindy) Westra and Donald (April) Westra; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; 10 brothers and sisters, Jacob L. (Nancy) Westra, Henrietta A. Johnson, wife and sister, Sylvia M. Westra, Martin H. (Rose) Westra, Connie L. ! Badham, Betty I. Pollard, Ruth A. (Leon) London, Lena M. Roberts, Mike (Sue) Westra and Margie J. (Al) Thomas; many nephews and nieces. Fred was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Albert Westra, Frederick Paul Westra, Gertrude J. Reinbold, Paul Frederick Westra, Jenny M. Roseboom, Annie W. Ritsema, and Gerry Lee. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 o'clock on Friday, March 5th at the Bethany Reformed Church, 1833 S. Burdick St. with the Rev. Dr. Robert Terwilliger officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Inurnment of cremated remains with military honors will be announced for a later date at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Fred's memory may be made to the Bethany Reformed Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. (269) 343-1508. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book and leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on March 4, 2010 (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: BEASON, BERKHOLTZ, SMITH, YODER, REINHOLD, BELL, JONES, ZYLSTRA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25890/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BEASON, Douglas Grey Age 87 Douglas Grey Beason was born on November 29, 1922 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Oscar and Grace Beason. He trusted Christ as his Savior while a young boy and pointed the rest of his life to serve the Lord. Amongst many other ministries, Douglas was the Visitation and Interim pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church of Kalamazoo from 1966 to 1976. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Ruby Berkholtz, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Dorothy Jean Yoder and his brothers, Harry Edward Beason, Robert Oscar Beason. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene Marcella Reinhold; daughter, Joy Ann Bell (husband, Bill) and sons, Paul Douglas and Timothy Ray (wife, Lori); three granddaughters, Jennifer Jones (husband, Edward II), Katy Zylstra (husband, Andy), Sarah Beason and one grandson, Daniel Beason and one great grandson, Edward Jones III (Trey). The Memorial Service will be hosted by the Maplelawn Baptist Church, 124 Maplelawn SW on Friday, February 26 at 11:00 AM. The family! will meet with friends on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo SE, Kentwood, and on Friday from 10-11 AM at the church. Memorials to C.O.M.E. and Maplelawn Baptist Church will be appreciated. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 24, 2010 (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: WAKEFIELD, BARODICZ Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25889/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WAKEFIELD, Rita Kalamazoo, MI Rita Wakefield, age 83, died on February 20, 2010, at Borgess Medical Center. She was born into the Barodicz family on May 4, 1926, in Hamtramck, MI; the fifth of six children. Rita graduated from Hamtramck High School where she played basketball. On October 10, 1948, she married David Wakefield. Through the years they lived in East Detroit, Warren and Tennessee, finally making their home in Kalamazoo in 1997. Rita was a devoted Christian her whole life, and together with her husband, they made the Parchment United Methodist their home church. With Rita's love of music, she joined the choir at the church. Along with listening to a wide range of music she loved to read. Through the years she held several jobs, but her greatest work was caring for her family. She supported her husband in all his endeavors. She especially loved his work at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo for the last 10 years, where she had also worked in the gift shop. Rita's children and grandchildren were always on he! r mind and she did everything she could to support and encourage them in their lives. Her family includes her husband of 62 years, David; children: Richard & Mary Wakefield of White Lake, MI, Patrick & Connie Wakefield of Macomb Twp., MI and daughter-in-law Linda Wakefield of Kalamazoo; grandchildren: Kerry & John, Kyle, Shawn, Stephen, Shelby, Brittany, Colin, Tyler, Samantha, and Abigail; and great-grandchildren: Madison and Lyla. Rita was preceded in death by her son David, her parents, and her five siblings. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 10-Noon at the Parchment United Methodist Church, 225 Glendale Blvd. Parchment, MI 49004, where her service will be held at Noon Wednesday. Memorial donations are requested in lieu of flowers to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. Rita and her family are being cared for by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, 133 Orchard St. Delton, MI 49046. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view and sign Rita's online guest book or to leave condolences. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 23, 2010 (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: VENEMA, SMITS, DOORNBOS, BOEKELOO, OVERACKER, STOB, STOUB Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25888/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VENEMA, Angeline Kalamazoo On Sunday, February 21, 2010, Angeline went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born January 20, 1920 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Derk and Theresa (Smits) Doornbos and lived in Kalamazoo for many years. She was a charter member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church and worked as a secretary for several companies. She also served on the board and the Auxiliary of Park Village Pines. On November 16, 1945, she married Maynard Venema, who preceded her in death on October 27, 2001. She was also preceded by her parents; and three brothers, Otto, Carl and John Doornbos. Angeline is survived by her children, Marv (Carol) Venema of Zeeland, Terry (Kenneth) Boekeloo of Howell, Karen (Brad) Overacker of Portage, Dick (Janie) Venema of Hudsonville, and Mick (Barb) Venema of Kalamazoo; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Stob of Zeeland and Fennetta (Bill) Stoub of IL; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday at! 11:00 AM in the Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton, with Pastor Bill Fernhout officiating. Interment will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S, 9th St., on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Westwood Christian Reformed Church or Senior Services. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 23, 2010 (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: HAYWOOD Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25887/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAYWOOD, Thomas Lee Of Kalamazoo Peacefully departed this life February 17, 2010. Services will be held on Wednesday February 24, 2010 (Tomorrow) at 1 PM with a 12 noon family hour, from the Galilee Baptist Church with Bishop Patrick Tate officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 NORTH WESTNEDGE 269-488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 23, 2010 (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: LUCKEY, CHMIEL, MARTIN, MORRISON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25886/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LUCKEY, Howard 1926-2010 Howard Luckey passed away January 19, 2010. Howard was born in Kalamazoo and attended Kalamazoo Public schools graduating in 1944. He served in the Navy during the last months of WWII and was recalled to active duty from the reserves to serve during the Korean War. Howard returned to Kalamazoo and enrolled in W.M.U. obtaining a B.A. and M.A. in Social Science. He was offered a position at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL. He began his career in the Social Science Department in 1968 and retired in 1999. Howard is survived by a loving brother, Robert (Shirley) Luckey, sister Patricia (Walt) Chmiel. He was a dear uncle to Paul (Lorie) Chmiel, Sherri (Chuck) Martin, Kelli (Scott) Morrison and five great nephews. Pre-deceasing him was sister Imogene Luckey. A celebration of life will be held March 6th at 2:00 PM at the Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL. Memorials to Western Michigan University Foundation School of Music. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer a! t a later date Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 25, 2010 (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: DOEZEMA, HOEKSEMA, VANDERWAL, KNOTT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25885/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DOEZEMA, Rev. Lambert Of Kalamazoo Passed from this life on February 23, 2010 in Kalamazoo. Lamb was born on December 8, 1912 to Riner and Reka Doezema in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from Calvin College in 1935 and from the Theological School of the Protestant Reformed Churches in 1938. He and Joanne Hoeksema were married on December 21, 1938 in Grand Rapids and soon thereafter moved to California where he served a church in Bellflower. From 1954 to 1956 he studied theology at the Free University of Amsterdam, where he received the Doctorandus Degree in 1955. Lamb subsequently served churches in Grand Rapids, MI; Drayton, Ontario, Canada; and Parchment, MI. He retired from the ministry in 1977. After retirement, Lamb and Jo served two years in mission schools in Nigeria and one year in the Philippines. Lamb was preceded in death by his wife, Jo; a son, Tom and by his brothers, Charles and William. He is survived by his children, Ryan (and his wife, Mary Ellen), Herman (and his wife, Frances), David (and hi! s wife, Linda), Ruth (and her husband, Carlos), Lee (and his wife, Sarah) and Mary (and her husband, Joel); 19 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Angie VanderWal, Harriet (and her husband Edward) Knott, Edward (and his wife, Betty) Doezema, Annette (and her husband, Herman) Hoeksema, Katherine Doezema, and by many nieces and nephews. Lamb is remembered in gentle love by family, friends and former parishioners. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 26 at 2:00 PM in the Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Baker and Rev. Margaret Jenista officiating. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from February 24 to February 25, 2010 (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: DERYKE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25884/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DERYKE, Flora Age 82 Of Williamsburg, KY Passed away on February 22, 2010 in Williamsburg KY. Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at: REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge 343-6156 Where Funeral Services will immediately follow at 10:00 AM. Pastor Jim Dyke officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 25, 2010 (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: BIGELOW, HUNT, HODGE, GWYNN, STEWART, NELSON, LADUKE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25883/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BIGELOW, Madelyn K. (Hunt) Kalamazoo, MI Died Tuesday morning, February 23, 2010 at her residence. Madelyn was born June 28, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Burdell and Arlene (Hodge) Hunt. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Bronson Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1995. She was also a member of the First Congregational Church in Otsego. Madelyn was preceded in death by her parents; and a nephew, Jason Gwynn. She is survived by two daughters, Priscilla and Jeffrey Stewart of Parchment and Katherine and Patrick Nelson of Comstock; three grandchildren, Kourtnie, Mary, and Jessica; and two sisters, Marcia Gwynn of Oshtemo and Marilyn and Michael LaDuke of Plainwell. Services will be held 1 o'clock Saturday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday. Private burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Otsego First Congregational Church. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 25, 2010 (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: ROCHA, VILLARREAL, VANVLEET, BUCHANAN, STIER, RUELAS, KNIGHT, MOSER, ESCOBEDO, OLIVARES, GUTIERREZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25882/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROCHA, Joe Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 23, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born October 5, 1937 in Brownsville, TX to the late Antonio and Alvira (Villarreal) Rocha. Joe was united in marriage on December 8, 1984 to the former Darlene Van Vleet, who survives. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from July of 1954 until honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant, in July of 1970. He also served in the Michigan National Guard for several years and a mailman for Kalamazoo for 21 years. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. He was a counselor for drug and alcohol abusers, for 15 years. Also surviving Joe are his children, Lisa K. (Michael) Buchanan of Portage, Jonathon (Dona) Rocha of Kalamazoo, Joseph (Melissa) Rocha of Battle Creek, Laurie (Robert Drenth) Rocha of Kalamazoo, Lana (Patrick) Stier of Kalamazoo, Leiann Rocha of Kalamazoo and Lynette (Steve Esman) Rocha of Portage; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers, Peter (Nancy) ! Ruelas, Rudy (Theresa) Ruelas and Joe Rocha; step-children, Suzanne Knight and Scott Moser; six step-grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; aunts and uncles, Irene Escobedo, Ramona Olivares and Dominga Gutierrez; 16 nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Also preceding Joe in death was; the mother of his children, Janet Rocha; brother, Eugene Rocha; step-children, Chris and Earl Moser. Family will greet friends on Thursday from 6-8:00 o'clock and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8:00 o'clock, where a rosary will be recited at 7:00 o'clock, Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Services will take place Saturday, 1:00 o'clock at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street, Monsignor Michael Hazard, Celebrant. Committal service will follow at the Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Church. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and co! ndolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 26, 2010 (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: LARSEN, MILLER, HOLDSHIP, ADAMS, SQUIRES, BRAWLEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25881/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LARSEN, Ann V. Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010. She was born January 7, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Perley and Louise (Miller) Holdship and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Ann was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Kalamazoo, where she served for 44 years as the head of the Altar Guild. On July 26, 1945, she married William J. Larsen. While Bill was stationed in Quantico, VA, he had proposed to Ann over the telephone, and when she accepted, he came home on a 30 day leave to get married. Two days after the wedding, Bill's leave was canceled, and he left for California, but that union lasted almost 65 years. Ann is survived by her husband, Bill; their daughter, Barbara (Paul) Adams of Kalamazoo; a granddaughter, Christina Adams of Kalamazoo; a brother, Thomas (Barbara) Holdship of Kalamazoo; two nieces, Suzy Squires and Molly Brawley; and a special cousin, Betty Kik. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 AM in St. Luke's Episcopal Chur! ch, 247 W. Lovell St., with The Rev. Fr. Jay Lawlor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Luke's Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 26, 2010 (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: KALMER, HAND, RATHBURN, NOGGLE, SCHUPAN, BLOOM, TLOUGAN, BROWN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25880/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KALMER, Joseph Edward Of Kalamazoo With his loving family by his side, Joseph peacefully departed this life February 25, 2010. He was born November 16, 1962. The son of Stanley and Ginnie Lou (Hand) Kalmer. Joseph was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla (Rathburn) Noggle-Kalmer; son, Zachery Joseph Kalmer and Laura Schupan of Baroda; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Noggle and fiance, Joshua VanderRoest of Kalamazoo; brother, Matt (Kim) Kalmer of Allegan; two sisters, Pamela and Tom Bloom of Comstock, and Melissa (Bruce) Tlougan of MN; two sisters-in-law, Christine (Tommie) Brown of Kalamazoo, and Ronnie (Lee Pearson-Meeker) of Parchment; one brother-in-law, Michael Rathburn of Florida; seventeen neices, nephews, cousins; and many loving friends. In accordance with Joseph's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 (tomorrow) at 11 AM at The Rosewood Clubhouse, 4774 Horton Drive, with Pastor Greg Stepp of The Faith Apostoli! c Church of Kalamazoo officiating. Arrangements entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC. 330 N. WESTNEDGE AVE. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 26, 2010 (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: JANES, LORING, MOSHER, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25879/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JANES, Loring T Comstock Gave up the ghost Monday, February 22. Loring was born in Chicago in 1942 and raised in Detroit, son of artist and harpist Ruth Loring Janes and bass trombone player Elmer Janes. Loring sang and played guitar, bass, and autoharp during the 1960s with the folk-pop group Friend and Lover. He also played with the Lone Star Statesman and with The World's Worst Flatpickers Association, and briefly with the Dixie Flyers, but most of his work was as a solo performer. He referred to himself as an urban revivalist, and he was considered an accomplished finger picker in the style of Merle Travis and Reverend Gary Davis; always able to get the 'Blind Boy Fuller' sound out of his guitar. Loring was known as a musician who "learned from the old guys."Loring was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Suzanne (Mosher) Janes of 26 years. Survived by daughter, Megan Janes-Smith; grandson, Geoffrey Justin Janes; great-granddaughter, Ivy Rayne Janes; brother, Chris Janes, sister-in-law, Wendy, and nephew, Craig, of Farmington Hills. Loring is survived also by his lady friend and traveling companion of the last twelve years, Susanna Campbell of Comstock. He was loved by and will be missed by many, including Susanna's children (George, Sheila, Thomas, Bonnie Jo and Michael Campbell and their spouses, Darcy Campbell, Matt Schwartz, and Christopher Magson) and Susanna's grandchildren (Kellee, Krystal, Kayla, Matthew, and Kennedy Campbell).Loring was a member of the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club and the National Rifle Association, and was formerly a Scout Master for the Boy Scout troop 1673. He was a founding member of the Kalamazoo Folklif! e Organization and he continued to work as a concert sound engineer. He worked as a printer, an auto mechanic and for a time as auto shop instructor at Comstock High School. He was a collector of guns, guitars, books, and tools. His friends and family knew him as a storyteller, a teacher, and a proofreader. When things went wrong, he blamed "the alignment of the moons of Jupiter." Cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway. A musical celebration will be planned for summer; contact family and friends for more information. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Kalamazoo's Loaves and Fishes. www.langelands.com (269) 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 26, 2010 (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: VANDEPOLDER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25878/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANDE POLDER, Lilah C. Kalamazoo Lilah died Friday, February 19, 2010. A memorial service will be held 2:00 Sunday afternoon, February 28, 2010, at North Park Reformed Church, 1316 Barney Rd. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com (269) 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 27, 2010 (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: TERPSTRA, KROMMINGA, JARBOE, CAMPBELL, VLIESTRA, MCLEMORE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25877/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TERPSTRA, Dirk Stewart Jay Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 24, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. He was born October 22, 1983 in Kalamazoo, to Jay S. and Gail (Kromminga) Terpstra. Dirk enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 15, 2007 and served until his passing. Dirk loved his family and friends above all else. He was known to find humor in just about everything and he enjoyed taking care of others in need. Among Dirk's many interests were, collecting hats of all kinds, he enjoyed a wide variety of music and he loved the game of football, especially after finally meeting Barry Sanders in person. Surviving Dirk are; his mother, Gail (Jay) Jarboe of Kalamazoo; father, Jay Terpstra of New Mexico; sister, Tess Terpstra of Kalamazoo; brothers, Justin and Brandon Terpstra of Kalamazoo; step-sister, Jamie Campbell of Greenville, SC; grandparents, Justin (Sandra) Kromminga and Donna Vliestra; nephew, Jared McLemore; and Godson, Gage Homan. Family will greet friends on Sunday, February 28th, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. Graveside services will take place Monday, March 8th, 2:30, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI. Memorials in Dirk's name may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 27, 2010 (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: SHELLMAN, SMITH, HEATH, STERNAMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25876/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SHELLMAN, Henry Gordon Of Comstock Henry peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family. Henry was born September 6, 1921 in Comstock, MI to the late Leon and Portia Shellman. He attended and graduated from Comstock Public Schools. Henry owned and operated "Shellman radio and TV repair", Henry enjoyed mathematics, finding great pleasure in solving mathematical equations and puzzles. Henry proudly served in World War II as a Army Veteran. Henry leaves behind to forever cherish his memory daughter, Doris A. Smith; his companion, Sue Heath, to whom he was once married to in his early life. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Laura, Robert, and Maureen; four great grandchildren, Josh, Quentin, Jason, and Jaime; one great great grandchild, Jayce; son-in-law, Robert Sternaman; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Henry was preceded in death by his mother and father, daughter, Diana N. Sternaman and brother, Richard C. Shellman. In accordanc! e with Henry's wishes cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11 AM from the First Freewill Baptist Church, in Comstock MI with Pastor John Vick officiating. Inurnment will take place in the spring at Fairview Cemetery, Manton MI. Services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 N. WESTNEDGE AVE. (269) 488-2401 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 27, 2010 (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: LANCASTER, HOOD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25875/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LANCASTER, Mr. Dennis Keith Kalamazoo, MI Died Sunday evening, February 21, 2010 at his residence. Dennis was born March 7, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan a son of Jack and Ruth (Hood) Lancaster. He attended school in Lincoln Park, MI, Central Michigan University, and received his BSN at Nazareth College, he was in the process of obtaining a masters in Nursing Administration at WMU at the time of his death. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident for eight years and was employed with Borgess Hospital for 30 years. Dennis was also a member of various nursing organizations. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dennis is survived by his friend, William "Bill" A. Prentice of Kalamazoo; a brother, Brick (Becky) Lancaster of Atlanta, GA; a niece, Amy Lancaster of Atlanta, GA; a nephew, Marc (Sarah) Lancaster of Lorton, VA; and many beloved friends and cousins. Private services and burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to S.P.C.A. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 27, 2010 (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: HILL Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25874/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HILL, Mr. Fred Age 74 Kalamazoo, MI Departed this life Monday, February 22, 2010. A Chapel Service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, with a 12 Noon Family Hour at Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Friends may view 3-6 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Interment Riverside Cemetery. You may view Fred's DVD Tribute online at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 27, 2010 (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.