This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WETTERS, DARNER, MORRIS, KOSS, SMITH, SISSON, WILLIAMS, WIECHMAN, LOUDENSLAGER, O'LEARY, PROUTY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25873/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WETTERS, Elizabeth "Betty" (Darner, Morris, Koss) Of Texas Corners Betty passed away Friday afternoon, February 26, 2010 after a determined battle with cancer. She was born December 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Georgina (Smith) Darner. Betty inspired many people with her courage. She has spent her lifetime loyal to family and friends. For 30 years she operated a daycare center and many area young people remember her. Surviving are her husband, Wes R. Wetters of Texas Corners; children, Lawrence "Ray", Cecil and Elmer Morris; granddaughter, Amber Earth Sisson Morris and granddaughter of her heart, Ryan Sisson; brothers, Lloyd Darner, Ron (Char) Darner, Richard (Linda) Darner, Larry (Karen) Darner; sisters, Joyce (Cecil) Williams, Bobbie (Richard) Wiechman, Patty (Lee) Loudenslager; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She is also survived by loving in-laws, John and Janet O'Leary, Bill Wetters, Harry and Carol Wetters, Don and Joyce Wetters; step-children, Steve (Cheryl) Wetters, Erick (Diane) Wetters, Jeff (Libbie) W! etters, David Wetters; and step-grandchildren, Bradley, Raegan, Tyler, Jarrett, Krysten, Katelyn, and Andrew. She wishes especially to remember neighbors of 45 years, Joyce and Paul Getz and their daughters, Jan, Mary Ann and Carol. She was preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Jean Darner, sister, Gloria Darner Prouty and husband of 20 years, Dick Morris, husband of seven years, Bob Koss, and Chuck Nuyer, companion for five years. Betty will be missed by her husband, large family, many relatives, friends and neighbors. Funeral services for Betty will be at 1:00 PM on Monday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue with Pastor Suzanne Kornowski officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center or Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Betty's onl! ine guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 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: VANKESTEREN, BOSMA, TANIS, VANDERHOFF, MOORE, GREVENSTUK, RUSS, LEMMER, JENKINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25872/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN KESTEREN, Lena Of Kalamazoo Lena was born November 17, 1917, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Klaas and Antje (Bosma) Tanis and went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, February 27, 2010. As lifelong area resident she was employed with The Upjohn Company for many years prior to her retirement. Lena was a longtime member of the Bethel Baptist Church. The joy of Lena's life was her family. She also welcomed into their home the many friends and family who came to visit through the years. On November 30, 1938, she was united in marriage to Adrian Van Kesteren, who preceded her in death on March 20, 2005. She was also preceded in death by all of her siblings, Klaas Tanis, Jr., Alice Vanderhoff, Peter Tanis, Ebeling Tanis. Surviving are her children, Loretta (Ed) Moore and Ellen (Harold) Grevenstuk all of Kalamazoo, Norene (Rev. Roger) Russ of Ghana, West Africa and Gail Van Kesteren of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Douglas (Ruth) Grevenstuk, Glenn (Wanda) Grevenstuk, Jonathan Moore, Stephen (Nadean) Moore and! Benjamin (Meagen) Russ; ten great-grandchildren, Matthew, Nicole, Rachael and Katie Grevenstuk, Victoria, Alexis and Sullivan Russ, Kiely Lemmer, Jacob and Samantha Moore; one great-grandchild, Krystel Jenkins; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, where a Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday with Pastor Dana Arledge officiating. A private family interment will be held in Alamo Cemetery. Memorials in Lena's memory may be directed to Crystal Woods, Hospice Care of SW Michigan or Bethel Baptist Church. Please visit www.langelands.com for online guestbook, memories and condolences for the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 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: VANDAM, DEY, NEDERHOED, DRAAYER, PIPER, TRACEY, DEDOES, NORG, PITTMAN, GOWEN, CRANE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25871/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN DAM, Stanley Adrian Of Bradenton, FL On Tuesday morning, February 23, 2010, Stan passed away in Bradenton, Florida and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior after a long battle with cancer. Stan, the son of Adrian and Maude (Dey) Van Dam was born July 1, 1924, in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he was a resident most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he had served in Italy and in four campaigns in the European African Middle Eastern Theatres where he received four bronze stars; and later became a member of the American Legion. Stan loved working as a building contractor. He owned and operated Van Dam Bros. Builders for 41 years with his brother, Harold and later his son, Bob. Throughout the years he made numerous friends in his business and built many beautiful homes. He was very talented and always proud of his accomplishments. After Stan retired in 1989, he and his devoted wife of 30 years, Joanne, moved to Bradenton in 1992 and bought a home at Tara Golf and Country Club. He lov! ed being a member of the Country Club and made many friends there. Stan was an avid golfer, taking pride in his game and enjoyed playing with his buddies in Michigan and Florida. He also enjoyed fishing with his son, Bob and friends in Michigan. Family meant so much to Stan, his children and grandchildren were the highlight of his life. He loved the fun of family get-togethers, whether visiting Michigan or families vacationing near him in Florida. Stan was always upbeat and happy even throughout his long illness. He was predeceased by his brother and wife, Harold and Marie Van Dam; sister and husband, Wilma and Steve Nederhoed and step-son, Kenneth Draayer. Surviving are his wife, Joanne Van Dam (Piper) of Bradenton; sister, Marion (Robert) Tracy of Portage; four children, son, Robert (Pam) Van Dam of Portage, daughters, Linda (Brian) DeDoes of Hickory Corners, Sharon (Bradley) Norg of Zeeland, and Karen Pittman of Kalamazoo; three step-children, Sherrie Draayer of Portage,! Brett Gowen of Schoolcraft, and Deana (Ken) Crane of Portage; 25 gran dchildren and four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. A service to celebrate Stan's life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Southridge Reformed Church (6726 Texas Drive) with Pastor Mark Vanderson officiating. Entombment with full military honors will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorials in Stan's memory may be directed to Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238, or to an American Cancer Society local branch. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, guestbook, or condolences for the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from February 24 to February 28, 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: PINGEL, UNTERREINER, HUBER, SIMCOX, MARASCO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25870/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PINGEL, Sylvester J. Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 26, 2010 while a patient at Tender Care Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, MI. Mr. Pingel was born August 29, 1913 in Biehle, MO, son of Bernard J. Pingel and Victoria Katherine Unterreiner Pingel. As a child, he lived in Apple Creek then Biehle, MO until his journey to Techny Boys High School in Techny, IL, then to Girard, PA to attend the Sacred Heart College and Seminary. On November 6, 1937, he married Esther E. Huber in Detroit, MI. Mr. Pingel was a tool and die maker for Chrysler Motors/Desoto Division in Detroit, MI until he moved his family to Kalamazoo, MI where he worked as head of the Tool and Die department at Checker Motors for several years until his retirement. His interests included poetry writing, playing the organ, choir director, coaching and playing baseball. He was a devoted member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and volunteered his time to senior services after retirement. He leaves behind his children, Beatrice (John) Simcox of Fairfax, VA, Bernard J. (Suzanne) Pingel of Indianapolis, I! N, James R. (Chris) Pingel, Michael (Tonya) Pingel, and Paul Pingel of Kalamazoo, MI; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. His lovely wife, Esther preceded him in death, an infant son, Paul Pingel, and his two brothers, Steve, Lonnie, and two sisters, Lillian Marasco and Sister Imelda Pingel. Funeral services are private and Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society is handling arrangements. Memorial service will be made later for the family and friends. The family wishes to thank Tender Care Nursing Home and staff for dad's continued care. Any contributions made should be sent to Tendercare at 1701 S. 11th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1775. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 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: NEWHOUSE, MCMORROW, ROBERTS, SCHROCK, ANDERSON, WILSON, BISHER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25869/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NEWHOUSE, Karen Age 71 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 24, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. Karen was born on April 20, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Leo and Irene McMorrow. Karen was a proud worker for Gibson Guitar and she also worked for and retired from National Waterlift. She enjoyed shopping, bowling and spending time with her family and most of all, spending time with her three dogs: Saddie, Bear and Koda and several cats. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Kami E. Roberts. Karen is survived by a daughter, Staci Roberts of Kalamazoo; son/ grandson, Danny Newhouse of Kalamazoo; her five grandchildren, Travis Schrock, Shalana Anderson, Nichole Wilson, Joshua Bisher and Cheyanne Roberts and nine great grandchildren, Jaxson, Kameron, Taylor, Jacob, Aaron, Skylynn, Kaytra, Drake and David. Family and friends will be received Monday, March 1 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at: REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. (269) 343-6156 Where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Reverend Dan Minor of Parchment United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Redmond Funeral Home to assist with the funeral expenses. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from February 27 to February 28, 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: GESMUNDO, OTIS, ERWAY, LYONS, FERGUSON, RICE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25867/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GESMUNDO, MARIAN "Midge" Of Gull Lake, MI and North Fort Myers, Florida Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2010, at her home on Gull Lake, MI. Marian "Midge" was born September 12, 1918, on the family farm near Hastings, MI, the daughter of Louis and Nina (Otis) Erway. On December 26, 1940, she was married to Serafino (Gus) Gesmundo. They met and performed together in circus aerial acts in the late 1930's. After World War II, Marian and Gus became part owners of Erway's Home Bakery on Davis Street in Kalamazoo. They moved from Davis Street to a cottage on Gull Lake in 1948. They established Serafino's Party Store in Richland, in 1961, which they owned and operated until retirement in 1980. Marian was a fun-loving, spirited woman and a devoted wife and mother committed to her large family of 11 children. She said her greatest accomplishment was raising and loving her children. "I felt great pride in seeing how they turned out. We never gave up on them even during the trying times and I think they are all pretty wonderful." In Midge's ! home, love was unconditional and freely applied. Her house was always full - cousins came to live with the family; friends of her children and grandchildren were always welcome. Even when the family table was full, space was always made for others. For over 60 years, she enjoyed family gatherings at the lake which continued to grow in size as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins and friends were added to the mix. The empty lot next to the family home became the gathering place for pot-luck celebrations where Gus and Midge always supplied ice cream cones for dessert, and where fun activities like swimming, skiing, tubing, fishing, volleyball, bocce ball, and others often took place simultaneously. Midge was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church of Gull Lake and in her younger years served the community through various organizations including the Girl Scouts, United Way, St. Ann's Parish Guild and lay ministry, Marriage Encounter, and the Gull Lake Ambulance Service. S! urviving her are her; six sons, Joseph (Sherry Dueweke) Gesmundo of Ri chland, Jack (Martha) Gesmundo of Delton, Gary (Gayla) Gesmundo of Hickory Corners, John Paul Gesmundo of Portage, James (Barb) Gesmundo of Kalamazoo, and Jay (Michele Libbrecht) Gesmundo of Richland; and five daughters, Gail (Jim) Gesmundo-Lyons of Florida, Judah (Paul Raynes) Gesmundo, Maria Gesmundo-Ferguson, Vicki (Mike Marcinek) Gesmundo, and Marymarie (Mark) Rice all of Richland; her brother, Norman (Willie) Erway of Madison, Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews including Victor and Myrna Gesmundo who lived with the family during their high school years; 26 grandchildren; and 36 great grandchildren. Marian was preceded in death by her loving husband, Serafino (Gus); her parents; two infant sons, Joseph and Louis; sister, Betty and brother, Charles. A memorial mass celebration will be held on Friday, March 5th, at 1 PM at St. Ann's Church, Gull Lake, 12648 East D Ave. with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Borgess VNA & Hospi! ce. 348 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Arrangements by: PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave. (269) 349-7735 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from February 21 to February 28, 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: ELDRED, WALKER, RUEHS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25866/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ELDRED, Mrs. Margaret E. Kalamazoo, MI Died Friday afternoon, February 26, 2010. Margaret was born March 9, 1923 in Holy Corners, Michigan a daughter of Walter and Louise (Walker) Ruehs. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for four years, coming from Martin, Michigan. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lynndon R. Eldred on April 23, 1988; a son, Roy Eldred; daughter-in-law, Wendy; an infant son; two brothers; and a sister. She is survived by three sons, Jerry (Olivia) Eldred of Johnstown, CO, Richard (Sharon) Eldred of Scotts, MI, and Lynn (Janet) Eldred of Comstock; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held at 11:00 o'clock Tuesday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway with Rev. Scott Burdick officiating. Friends may meet the family from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday. Interment will be in Prairieville Cemetery at 2:00. Memorials may be directed to Life Span! Hospice Care of Battle Creek or the Gull Arbor Senior Living Center. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 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: DEUELL, PORTEOUS, GRAUB Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25865/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DEUELL, Ellen Jean Age 79 Of Kalamazoo On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Ellen Jean Deuell died at Spectrum Health Hospital, Grand Rapids. Ellen could not overcome the five grave illnesses that claimed her. Ellen was born in Lake City, September 8, 1930. Her much loved sister, Margaret passed as has her folks, Albert and Macila Porteous Deuell. Ellen leaves behind her brother, Richard and sister, Kathleen Graub and several nieces and nephews. Ellen worked for Mead's Corporation - faithfully for 48 years and never missed a days work. Ellen has shared her life with Jo-An Watson, in their home in Kalamazoo, for fifty years. Their life together was remarkable and rare. Ellen shall be missed beyond words. Ellen wished no funeral or visitation. This following poem is from Ellen, for you who cared! Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints of snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there I did not die Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 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: DANIELS, GAGNON, STEPHENS, REED Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25864/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DANIELS, Gerald Of Kalamazoo Jerry passed away Friday morning, February 26, 2010 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo. He was born December 21, 1923 in Lake Linden, MI, the son of Dalma and Grandaline (Gagnon) Daniels. Jerry graduated from high school in 1941. He was awarded a one year scholarship to Michigan State University, after which he worked at the Arctic Ice Cream Co. in Kalamazoo. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II as a teletype operator from 1946-1950. Following his service in the Army, returned to Kalamazoo and attended four years at Western Michigan University, and began working for American National Bank in 1950, where he worked for 40 years until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Mary Daniels; daughter, Robyn Stephens of Portage; two step-sons, Dale (Bonnie) Reed of Kalamazoo and Larry (Lisa) Reed of Bloomingdale; and numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Bart and Morris Daniels; one sister, Sr. Daniel Marie Daniels; and son-in-law, Tom Stephens. Funeral services for Jerry will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday at Lang! eland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Fr. James O'Leary officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 12:00 PM until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Jerry's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 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: casay2150 Surnames: Smith, Frazier Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25863/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DEATHS: Crawford Journal, Jan 25, 1872 p2 col 6 Crawford Co., PA newspaper In Richmond Kalamazoo Co., Mich. Jan 13th 1872 of typhoid fever, Mrs. Elizabeth J. wife of E.B. Smith and daughter of Peter and Eliza Frazier of Spring PA aged 35 years, 9 months, and 23 days. No known relationship - posting things to Kalamazoo board that involves Kalamazoo as I find them. 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: karond_1 Surnames: Mowl/Fitzgerald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes they did, Robert my husband's great grandfather married Etta known as Ettie Tifft and Samuel married Francelia known as Celia. Celia being born in 1862 and Ettie in 1865 and she married Samuel in 1878 and Robert and Ettie married 1879. Lillie died pretty young so they might have buried her there as they wanted her in a family plot, she died in 1921 before her father in 1932. At least they are all together in a row or section. Karon 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: philipffej Surnames: Mowl, Tifft, Neupert, Mills Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just wondering, did Robert & Samuel Mowl marry Tifft sister's? Also the Neupert's, Mills, & the Sam Mowl's are in lot 367 in that order North to South. Ova starts lot 368. 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: karond_1 Surnames: Mowl/Fitzgerald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It's almost one and the same, Sam Mills was husband to Lillian Mowl Mills, daughter of Samuel Mowl and Francelia Tifft Mowl I just can't remember if they are in the same plot or not. thank you for the picture. Karon 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: philipffej Surnames: Mills, Mowl Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is another headstone that is on the lot owned by Samuel Mills or Samuel Mowl, can't remember which one was the owner. This must be Samuel & Lillian's daughter, grandson & his wife. 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: karond_1 Surnames: Mowl/Fitzgerald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you I ordered the 1921 obit, hope that's her. I couldn't find her in any census after 1880 either. I did find a couple of James' that could be the right one, but the middle initial was H not R. But I'll keep digging, see what I can find, it's just great to have found her. Thank you again Karon 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: philipffej Surnames: Fitzgerald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are 3 items listed for Ida Fitzgerald, see link & enter her name. http://data.wmgs.org/Newspapers/FMPro?-db=Orders&-lay=NewspapersOrders&-format=search.htm&-New 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: philipffej Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GREAT!!!!!!!!! I thought it had to be her with both parents being from England. I however lost them after the 1880 census. Well good luck on finding more about her. Jeff Kalamazoo, Mi. 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: karond_1 Surnames: Mowl/Fitzgerald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It wasn't a stretch you found her. I did some searching, Family Search Michigan marriages 1868-1925. James R. Fitzgerald 25 years old born 1855 in MI married Ida M. Mail 18 years old born 1862 in Michigah/should be New York. married on 21 April 1880 in Farwell, Clare, Michigan. Thank you so much, now hope I can find more about her. 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: karond_1 Surnames: Mowl Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It may not be that big of a stretch, as I believe she was born in about 1862 which would be the right age in 1880. So I'll do some checking into that, thank you very much. The name also as hardly any of them used their given names. karond_1 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: philipffej Surnames: Fitzgerald, McCluskey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25851.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This might be a stretch but it was the only Ida in Isabella Co. with parents from England. >From the 1880 census, Isabella Co.. ?????????????????? James FITZGERALD Self M Male W 25 MI Laborer KY OH Ida FITZGERALD Wife M Female W 18 MI Keeping House ENG ENG William MCCLUSKEY Other S Male W 22 NEW BRUNSWICK Laborer NEW BRUNSWICK NEW BRUNSWICK 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.