This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANENGEN, VANZANTEN, WELLINGTON, WALDER, CUSHMAN, FLEGAL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25832/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN ENGEN, James A. "Red" Of Kalamazoo Went to be with his Lord Monday evening February 1, 2010. Jim was born January 4, 1940 in Kalamazoo a son of the late William and Jessie (VanZanten) VanEngen. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963-1969. Jim was employed with Balkema Excavating for 56 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a longtime member of Twin Lakes Reformed Church where he served as Elder and Deacon several times. Jim was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, restoring cars, and watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. On April 1, 1966 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, the former Loretta Wellington who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jodi (Joe) Walder of Delaware, Marci (David) Cushman of Kalamazoo, Mark Van Engen of Utah; five grandchildren, Lisa, Jaimi, Paige, Matthew, and Katy; his sisters and brother, Linda VanEngen, Larry (Natalie) VanEngen, MaryJo (Cal) Flegal; and several nieces, n! ephews, and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Jack VanEngen. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at 11:00 o'clock Friday at the Twin Lakes Reformed Church, 5475 Ravine Rd, with Pastor Ron Lugten officiating. Friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Private family interment will be in West Cooper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Twin Lakes Reformed Church. www.langelands.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 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: SIMPSON, JACKSON, HERMAN, STEELE, SCHULTES, O'NEAL, SHERMAN, JACKSON, SNELL, DIXON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25831/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SIMPSON, Herman Passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 29, 2010 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born November 21, 1953 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Leroy, Sr. and Earlene (Jackson) Simpson. Herman was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. He worked for General Motors for 31.2 years, residing in Kalamazoo for most of his life. He was currently a resident of Auburn Hills, MI. Herman enjoyed tending his plants, studying astrology and going to casinos. Herman was preceded in death by his father Leroy, Sr., two brothers: Hardy and William Lee and one sister, Carolyn. Herman was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. Surviving are: a son, Trevon (Kate) Steele of Lansing, MI; a granddaughter, Clairece Schultes of Kalamazoo, MI; mother Earlene of Kalamazoo, MI; brothers: Leroy, Alfred O'Neal of Kalamazoo, MI; Willie (Georgetta), Sherman of Chicago, IL, Dana of Atlanta, GA; sisters: Athalia, LaBrenda Jackson, Denise Snell of K! alamazoo, MI; Vernita Grace (Kenneth) Dixon of St. Joseph, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 3210 Virginia Ave. Kalamazoo, MI. Supt. C.G. Charles, Pastor. Cremation arrangements provided by Harper Funeral Home, Inc., of Kalamazoo, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 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: PARKER, HENDRICKS, ICE, PHELPS, MCPEAKE, BATCHELOR, HAMPSHIRE, MUND, EVANS, BRIAN, WAITE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25830/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PARKER, Mr. James W. Kalamazoo, MI Passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children Sunday morning January 31, 2010 at his residence. James was born October 5, 1936 in Vincennes, Indiana a son of Wallace and Roma (Hendricks) Parker. Jim was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling, camping, family and friends. Jim enjoyed talking and listening to all people, never met a stranger. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1957 and was employed with Graphic Packaging for 45 years, retiring in 2003. For many years he owned Parker Photo. He was also a member of Westwood United Methodist Church; longtime Craftsmen's Club; and the Western Michigan University Printing Department Advisory Board. James was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Edith Ice, Lois Phelps, and Thelma McPeake; and his mother and father-in-law, Florine and Richard Batchelor. On January 18, 1958, he was united in marriage to Carolyn L. Batchelor who survives. Also surviving, two children, Linda (! Randall Button) Hampshire of Portage and Richard (Anita) Parker of Westminster, CO; four grandchildren, Aaron, Allison, Sarah, and Elijah; three sister, Carla (Harry) Mund of Alabama, Vera Evans of Florida, and Alma (Robert) Brian of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Jane (Gary) Waite of Kalamazoo; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service celebrating Jim's life will be held 12:30 Monday at the Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. In accordance with Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place. Private graveside services will be in West Cooper Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Westwood United Methodist Church. A special thank you to Pam, Noel, Rhonda and Dr. Grambau. 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 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: PARKER, CHAPMAN, TOWNSEND, PENNING, NEWMAN, HOLES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25829/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PARKER, Edwin C. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2010 to be joined with the Lord after a short but courageous battle with Lymes Disease. Born on February 21, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Ed was a son of Chester and Minniebelle (Chapman) Parker. Ed was a member of the Schoolcraft Presbyterian Church, Plumbers/pipefitters Local 357, and of the Porcupine Hunters Club. On November 9, 2002 he married Tamara (Townsend) Parker who survives. He is also survived by their children; Steven (Honey) Parker, Jacob (Mary) Parker, Lucas (Jennifer) Parker, Addie Parker, Kyla (Nathan) Penning, Casey (Kelly) Newman, and 10 grandchildren and mother Minniebelle, brothers; Thomas (Glenna) Parker, Robert (Patti) Parker, James (Rita) Parker, inlaws; Dallas and Josephine Townsend, Floyd and Mildred Holes, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was preceeded in death by father Chester Parker, daughter Amy Sue Parker, and wife Jane (Holes) Parker. Visitation will be held on February 4th at 2:00-4:00, and! funeral services will be held February 5th at 6:00 PM at Local 357 Union Hall on Shaver and Hwy 131 (also an entrance at U Ave). Donations can be made to the Kalamazoo County State Bank to the Edwin Parker Memorial Fund. Please visit www.avinkcremation.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, friends and most of all he loved his family. The next time you catch a big fish, make a fabulous home cooked meal or give a big bear hug think of Ed. Ed loved deeply, was deeply loved, and will be greatly missed. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25828.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Scroll up to where it says "Search" and in the box below "key words" type your grandmother's name exactly like this: Dorothy R. DOAN then put the little black dot in the "Kalamazoo" circle and click on search. If the obit that appears is your grandmother, it looks like you need a road trip to Cincinnati. Good luck with your search. There is a strong possibility his middle name is Lawrence. WHL 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: georgekelly524 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/115.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Noela Some of the old parish records are available online-www.brsgenealogy.com-free to browse,but they charge 5 euro for details.Both Madden and O'Halloran are common names here in Limerick.Unless you are sure of parish it could be an expensive exercise.If your ancestor was 29 in 1862-born c 1833.Have a look at baptisms around that date-possibly St John's?There was a Michael married there in 1828,but not a Catherine O'H.Have a browse and come back to me if you have any queries. George 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: JEMERY7878 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25828/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My name is James Emery, I live in Kalamazoo, MI. Iam 42 yo I was born Feb, 27 1967. I posted here because Dorothy Doan was my grandmother, I found out a couple years ago that she lived about a half mile from me. I have never met her or my father David Doan. I finally got the courage to go see her, I called acouple times and got an answering machine. So I decided to stop by. I tried a couple times but she was not home. Later I found out that she had been in the hospital and passed away. I would like to meet my father before the same thing happens again. I have always wanted to meet him, for good or bad. I feel a part of me is missing by not knowing the other half of what makes me who I am. I have 3 boys that I am very proud of. At the very least I would like to get family medical history info. I am not getting any younger either. 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: THOMPSON, FIRESTONE, DOUGLASS, HELLARD, ANDROS, REITZ, QUADE, JENKINS, BRUNTON, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25827/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THOMPSON, Elizabeth J. Of Kalamazoo Elizabeth Jane (Firestone) Thompson, mama par excellence (and grandma and grandma-great, aunt and friend, ad infinitum) died Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2010, surrounded by family, full of peace in her earthly end. She was 91 and weary, eager to go Home.Elizabeth was born in Dowagiac, Michigan, on January 1, 1919, to James F.and Lillian M. Firestone, deceased. She was preceded in death also by two brothers, Robert I. Firestone and James E. Firestone. On April 5, 1942, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Thompson, who died on April 8, 2004. Together they had four sons who survive: J. Michael (Sharon) Thompson of Mattawan, Ronald M. (Edna) Thompson of Richland, Donald E. (Nancy) Thompson of East Grand Rapids, and Thomas R. (Sharon) Thompson of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren: Troy A. (Lori) Thompson, Chad N. (Gayle) Thompson, Nicole A. (Kyle) Douglass, Matthew E. (Sarah) Thompson, Amy E. (Bryan) Hellard, Scott D. (Alyssa) Thompson, Cathy C. (Alex) ! Andros, Jennifer M. Thompson, Aubree E. Thompson, Nathan J. Thompson and Lukas D. Thompson. Surviving, too, are twelve great-grandkids with five more about to join the line-up. In addition, Elizabeth leaves behind her dear sister, Patricia (John) Reitz of Ann Arbor, and sisters-in-law, Beatrice Quade of Beloit, Bonita Jenkins of Kalamazoo and Rebecca (Robert) Brunton of Eaton Rapids. Most vitally, she trails behind her a vast legacy of quiet service to others: all the years of delivering "Meals on Wheels," all the volunteerism for the Red Cross, all the running of errands for ailing neighbors, all the notes of encouragement as she dispensed her perfect caring and God's relentless grace. Her "greatest achievement?" "Raising four sons," she'd say. Her "greatest joy?" "My family.I'm just a family person." We who bear the imprint of this beautiful, tenacious woman owe her beyond measure, beyond words. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 11th at Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd., Pastor Wayne Price officiating, followed by lunch and then by a graveside ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, February 10th from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. The Thompson family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Elizabeth's memory be made to any of the following charities: Senior Services (for "Meals on Wheels"), 918 Jasper, Kalamazoo, MI 49001; Southern Care Hospice, 4341 S. Westnedge Ave., Suite 2100, Kalamazoo, MI 49008; Westwood United Methodist Church Foundation, 538 Nichols Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006; Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, 448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007; Habitat for Humanity, 525 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Coming to the wire after nine decisive decades, Elizabeth Jane Thompson exemplified the words of St. Paul, for she had indeed "fought the good fight.finished her course.kept the faith." Amen. Please visit www.langelands.com to read the obituary, obtain directions to the funeral home and church, leave a condolence to the family and view the video montage. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 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: HARDENBROOK, BROCKWAY, SHOOK , TERRELL, MENDOZA, HAEFNER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARDENBROOK, Evelynn (Brockway) Of Kalamazoo Evelynn passed away Monday morning, February 1, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born January 30, 1922 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frank and Lena (Shook) Terrell. Evelynn was employed for many years at Abrams Mercantile in Paw Paw and later at the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital retiring in 1983. In 1940 she was united in marriage to Richard Brockway who predeceased her. In 1970 Evelynn was united in marriage to Harry "Bud" Hardenbrook. She and Harry ran the Bunny Farm on west 'ML' Avenue, were very active bowlers and she attended Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Harry preceded her in death in 2009. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Mendoza, in 2007. She is survived by her children Alan (Janette) Brockway and Judith (Royal) Haefner of Paw Paw; stepchildren, Tommy (Marie), Charles, Robert and James Hardenbrook all of Florida, Harry (Judy) Hardenbrook of Kentucky, and David (Nancy) Hardenbrook of Marcellus; 22 grandchildren,! 24 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and special friend and caregiver Lillian Gibson of Kalamazoo. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where services will be held Thursday at 2 PM Rev. Tom Abbott officiating. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery, Lawrence. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or a charity of choice. Share a memory or condolence online at: www.timeformemory.com/adams Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 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: TAYLOR, DAKIN, MASON, GREEN, WINDON, ZAGRZEBSKI, JOHNSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25824/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TAYLOR, Jeannette L. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Wednesday morning, February 3, 2010. She was born November 4, 1921 in Kalamazoo the daughter of John and Edna (Dakin) Mason. On June 15, 1945 Jeannette was united in marriage to her loving husband, Norman F. Taylor who preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by three sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Janet (Kenneth) Green, Norma (David) Windon; four grandchildren, Melissa (Mark) Zagrzebski, William Green, Christyn (Mark) Johnson, James (Susan) Windon; six great-grandchildren, Joshua and Taylor Zagrzebski, Luke and Ryan Johnson, David and Samuel Windon; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:00 o'clock Monday in the chapel at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 247 W. Lovell St. with Fr. Jay Lawlor officiating. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery on Westnedge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sue's Loving Care. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. www! .langelands.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 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: SLATER, WALDO, WILKINS, CLUTE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25823/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SLATER, Boyd L. Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 2, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 14, 1937 in Kalamazoo, to the late Ray and Helen (Waldo) Slater. Boyd was united in marriage on June 30, 1990 to the former Yvonne Wilkins, who survives. Boyd had a lifelong devotion to music. He sang, played guitar, bass, trumpet and performed in several bands locally and around the country. Boyd served in the U.S. Marine Corps from February 1956 until February of 1959. Also surviving Boyd are his children, Rick (Susan) Slater and Christine (Phil) Clute both of Kalamazoo; three stepsons and one stepdaughter; several grand and great grandchildren; two brothers and one sister; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding Boyd in death was a brother and a sister. Services will take place Friday, 12:30, at First Free Will Baptist Church, 630 Moline St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, where family will greet friends one hour prior to services, 11:30 - 12:30. Burial will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangeme! nts by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of SW Michigan or to the church. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 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: THOMPSON, HAYDEN, GOWER, SILVERBERG, DRAKE, DEMING, HENDERSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25822/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THOMPSON, Mrs. Dora G. Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday evening February 1, 2010 at Friendship Village Health Center. Dora was born October 30, 1919 in Lansing, Michigan a daughter of Charles and Hazel (Hayden) Gower. A graduate of Michigan State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, where she made many lifelong friends and the Kalamazoo School of Occupational Therapy (now, Occupational Therapy School of Western Michigan University). She was a Registered Occupational Therapist. Following her graduation from the Kalamazoo School of Occupational Therapy, she was worked at various hospitals during World War II, including Bushnell General Hospital in Brigham City, Utah. While there she had the privilege of assisting Helen Keller on a tour of the hospital. In 1946 she returned to Kalamazoo joining the faculty of the Occupational Therapy School of Western Michigan University. Later she continued to use her "OT" skills by volunteering with various organizations; including the Kalamazoo Public Scho! ols assisting children with learning disabilities and the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Weavers Guild with wool spinning demonstrations. On August 9, 1947 she was united in marriage to John L. Thompson. John and Dora remained in Kalamazoo raising their family; Dora had been a resident of Friendship Village for the past two years. John and Dora were also charter members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, John L. Thompson in 1990. She is survived by two sons, James (Debra) Thompson of Portage and Robert (Sharon) Thompson of Monroe, MI; five grandchildren Christopher, Peter and Grace Thompson of Portage and Scott (Sondra) Silverberg of Monroe, MI and Rob (Tracey) Silverberg of Mena, Arkansas; four great-grandchildren Derek, Sabrina, Shane and Sloan Silverberg; three sisters, Martha (Gerald) Drake of Petoskey, MI, Anne Deming of Kalamazoo, and Helen (Philip) Henderson of Dearborn, MI; and many nieces and nephews.! Dora enjoyed her immediate and extended family and was the family his torian. Her interests were many including sewing, spinning of yarn and knitting, golf, gardening, reading and Michigan State athletics. A memorial service will be held 3 o'clock Monday at the Friendship Village, KIVA Room, 1400 North Drake Rd. with the Rev. Raymond Babcock officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service in the KIVA Room. Private burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center, to Friendship Village, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 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: KOPPLOW, WISE, DURBIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOPPLOW, Frederick W. II Passed away on January 31, 2010 at Gulf Coast Hospital, Fort Myers, FL after a brief illness. Fred was born in Evanston, Illinois but moved to Michigan at an early age. He resided at Gull Lake, Michigan for many years before moving to Sanibel, FL in 1984. In high school, he was an outstanding track and basketball star. As an active member of the Boy Scouts he achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Upon graduation from high school he entered the Navy and served for three years during WW II in the South Pacific. He was a chief Boatswains Mate on an LST. Following his service to his country, he graduated with a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Sally Wise Kopplow; their children, Fred, III and his wife Lisa of Cincinnati, Anne Durbin and her husband Dan of Cape Coral; four grandchildren Morgan, and Ryan Durbin, and twins, Freddy IV and Abby Kopplow. Fred had an engagi! ng personality to all who knew him. He was a devoted family man who adored his wife, children, and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held this summer in Michigan. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 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: HENRY, SMITH, WOODMAN, RAGAN, BLUE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25820/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HENRY, May E. Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 3, 2010 at Upjohn Nursing Home. May was born on March 14, 1915 in Martin, MI, a daughter of William and Nancy (Smith) Woodman. She was a member of Bethel Reformed Church for many years and served the church as Sunday School teacher and worked with their food bank. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester W. Henry in 1983 and by her parents and a brother William Woodman. Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ragan and Betty Blue; three nephews, Gary (Sandi) Ragan and their children Eric and Katie, Richard Blue and his son Ryan and Ronald Blue and two nieces. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with the Rev. David Armstrong officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in May's memory may be made to Bethel Reformed Church. The family would like to thank the staff at the Upjohn Community Care Center and Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan for the care t! hey extended to May. Please visit www.langelands.com to leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 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: HANSHUE, FLINT, KRAMER, DALENBURG, DIXSON, BAKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25819/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HANSHUE, Mrs. Nellie A. Kalamazoo, MI Died Wednesday morning February 3, 2010. Nellie was born May 7, 1917 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Arie and Cora (Flint) Kramer. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was a member of Grace Christian Reformed Church. She also enjoyed bowling, sewing, cooking, and baking. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cloyce "Bud" Hanshue on November 13, 1972; two sisters, Audrey Dalenburg and Aurene "Rene" Kramer. She is survived by special friends, Tom (Judy) Esman of Portage; a nephew, Robert Dixson; and a niece, Sharon Baker. Services will be held 11 o'clock Saturday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service. Private burial will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Kalamazoo Christian Schools. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 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: HALLADAY, MARTINTUS, BUSH, PAFFHAUSEN, ELNICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25818/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HALLADAY, Martha C. Of Portage Passed away February 3, 2010 at Portage Tendercare. She was born July 9, 1910 in Grand Rapids, to the late Anthony and Victoria Martinitus. Martha was united in marriage to Edward Halladay on September 5, 1931, who preceded her in death in 1992. Surviving Martha are her children, Lee (Susan) Halladay of Vicksburg and Bertha (Lloyd) Bush of St. Joe; ten grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding Martha in death was a daughter, JoAnn Paffhausen and her husband, Darwin; and grandson, Dennis Elnick. Family will greet friends on Saturday from 10-11:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., where services will also take place at 11:00 o'clock. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 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: GREEN, DUSTIN, LEADERS, CLEMENS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25817/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GREEN, Bertha E. Of Portage Passed away February 3, 2010 at Upjohn Nursing Home. She was born May 27, 1928 in Portage, to the late Homer G. and Cora L. (Dustin) Leaders. Bertha was united in marriage on April 29, 1947 to Homer D. Green, who preceded her in death in 1986. Bertha was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and a lifelong member, and a Worthy Matron, of Order of the Eastern Star. She also belonged to the Portage Senior Center and was a member of the Senior Choir. She loved to square-dance, sing and play cards. She performed all facets of volunteer work for school children in what ever areas of help was needed. Surviving Bertha are her children, Michael (Sherri) Green of Kalamazoo, Sandie (Brian) Clemens of Allegan and Jeff (Linda) Green of Portage; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren with a 13th blessing expected in April; brother, Homer Leaders of Ft. Myers, FL; and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding Bertha in death was a brother, Jack Leaders. Family will greet friends! Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., where services will also take place Monday, 1:00 o'clock, Pastor Al Dixon, officiating. Burial will follow at Portage Central Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes or to the Portage Senior Center. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 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: FUELLING, BARNHARDT, WARE, BROWN, MITCHELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25816/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FUELLING, Maxwell D. Kalamazoo Maxwell Dane Fuelling, age 2, went to be with God on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, following a tragic accident. He was born on July 21, 2007, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of David and Jennifer (Barnhardt) Fuelling. Max was a vibrant child with a beautiful smile. He truly loved his pet dogs, Lexi and Yukon. He enjoyed watching Thomas the Train, Wonderpets, and Blues Clues. He was fascinated with "Daddy's Boat" and riding the golf cart. Max also attended Appletree Christian Learning Center in Otsego, where he was loved by many friends and teachers. He is now enjoying a peace in heaven, where we will see him again. Max leaves to cherish his memory his loving family, parents, David and Jennifer Fuelling of Kalamazoo; grandparents, William (Sandy) Barnhardt, of Three Rivers, and Dane (Kristen) Fuelling of Marshall, MI; two aunts, Elizabeth (Jeff Satterlee) Ware, of Three Rivers, and Jessi (Nate) Brown of Richmond, MI; great-grandmothers, Kay Fuelling and Opal Brown, both of Three Rivers! ; great-grandfather, James Mitchell of Saginaw, and many extended aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in passing by his great-grandparents, Barbara Mitchell, Dale Fuelling, Lloyd (Myrtie) Barnhardt, Margaret Fuelling, and Richard Brown. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, on Sunday, February 7, 2010, at the Otsego United Methodist Church, 223 E. Allegan St. (M-89) Otsego, MI. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 8, 2010, at the church with Pastor Joe Schaler officiating. Memorials may be donated to the Kalamazoo County Humane Society, or the Otsego United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, MI 49093 (www.hohnerfuneral.com) and JOLDERSMA & KLEIN Funeral Home 917 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269-343-2628) Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 5, 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: FLICKINGER, BAUMAN, ABEL, WEISS, BONNELL, DOBBERTIEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25815/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FLICKINGER, Bernadine A. Portage Passed away February 2, 2010. Bernadine was born July 29, 1922 in Mecosta Co., MI, one of four daughters born to Henry John and Emma (Bauman) Abel. She had lived in the Kalamazoo for many years and was a charter member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Portage. On September 2, 1942, she married Byron S. Flickinger, who preceded her in death on December 15, 1999. She was also preceded by her parents; a son, David Flickinger in December, 2006; and two sisters, Mildred Weiss and Evelyn Bonnell. Bernadine is survived by her children, Thomas (Sharon) Flickinger of Schoolcraft, Robert (Joan) Flickinger of Lansing and Katherine Flickinger of Saginaw; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Erma Dobbertien of Marshall, MI; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave., with Rev. Fr. John Fleckenstein, celebrant. Interment will take place in Mt. Ever-Res! t Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Sunday from 3-6 PM, with a Scripture Service at 5:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 6, 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: TATUM, BROOKS, BERKEY, MCDURMON, BRIGGS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25814/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TATUM, Lorraine (Brooks) Of Kalamazoo Lorraine passed away Friday morning, February 5, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born February 1, 1947 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lucian and Irene (Berkey) Brooks. Surviving are her two daughters, Becky Brooks of Kalamazoo and Mary (Patrick) McDurmon of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren, Lucas Brooks and Payton McDurmon; two brothers, Larry Brooks of Kalamazoo and Edward Brooks of Richland; two sisters, Regina (Larry) Briggs of Portage and Roxanne Brooks of Kalamazoo. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Carolyn Brooks. Private family services will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Lorraine's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 7, 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.