This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ROOT, STOHRER, SCHELL, GREEN, LEHRKE, ROUSE, MILLER, MCLEOD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25813/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROOT, Barbara B. Of Kalamazoo Formerly Mission, Texas Passed away February 1, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Barbara was born April 30 1928, in Kalamazoo, to Robert and Dorothy (Stohrer) Schell. She taught school in Kalamazoo, worked at James River in Parchment. In November 19, 1949 she married Forrest Root. From this union they had one daughter, Toni Ann. They enjoyed several winters after their retirement in Mission, Texas, moving there permanently in 2001. Barbara and Forrest dealt in antiques for many years. Barbara weaved beautiful baskets. Other hobbies she enjoyed includes cross stitching and crocheting. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband in 2008; her daughter in 1990; oldest granddaughter, Echol "Echo", in 1992; her sister Wanda Green in 2009 and her parents. She is survived by grandchildren, Nikki and Troy Root; three great grandchildren of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, Harold Green in Mission, Tx.; sisters-in-law, Mable Root, Janice (Frank) Lehrke, and Leatha Root; an aunt, Claira Rouse; cousi! n, Nancy (Monty) Miller of Kalamazoo; an uncle, Fred McLeod; nephews, Donald Green of Kalamazoo, Brian Green of Wisconsin and Robert Green of Wyoming; and many other nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or a charity of one's choice. www.langelands.com 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PAGE, MCNABB, BRIEN, WIESER, ATKINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25812/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PAGE, Nancy J Kalamazoo Passed away February 4, 2010 at home with her family. Nancy was born June 14, 1931 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Dr. Arthur A and Janet McNabb. She was a retired rural route letter carrier for the Postal Service. Nancy was a member of many organizations and groups but she especially loved her painting groups. Surviving Nancy are her four children, Kevin (Linda) Brien of Olympia, WA, Duncan (Susan) McNabb of Fort Myers, FL, Katherine Brien of Kalamazoo, and Stuart (Jill) Brien of Lawrence, MI; her grandchildren, Brendan, Alexis, Nicole, Matthew, Kara, Shane, and Corey; her sister, Barbara Wieser; her brother, Robert McNabb; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Atkins and her brother, William McNabb. At her request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in June 2010 for Nancy. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please see www.harperfuneralhome inc.com for an online obituary. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MELZER, EMISON, GEE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MELZER, Mary Katherine Of Kalamazoo Mary passed away early Friday morning, February 5, 2010 at Friendship Village. She was born February 7, 1923 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Leslie and Susan (Emison) Gee. Mary was a 1943 graduate of Purdue University and then was employed by The Upjohn Company as a bacteriologist. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Kalamazoo. Mary was an avid bowler and was a member of the Kalamazoo Area Women's Bowling Association (KAWBA) Hall of Fame, and also the second recipient of the Michigan Coach of the Year of the Youth Bowling Association (YBA). Later, golf became her sporting love. She was among the first women members of Kalamazoo Elks Lodge #50. She was active in supporting many organizations over the years with her time and energy, such as Community Chest, Borgess Services League, and Loaves and Fishes. On June 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to Norman A. Melzer, who preceded her in death on June 21, 1989. Also preceding her in death were her! parents; and brother, Wade Gee. Surviving are daughter, Leslie Melzer of Denver, CO; son, Norman R. Melzer and his wife, Lana Melzer of Indianapolis, IN; and two grandchildren, Nicholas Melzer of Santa Monica, CA and Sara Melzer of Vail, CO. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 13, at First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo, 129 S. Park Street, with Rev. Matthew Laney officiating. Private interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Elks Major Projects, Loaves and Fishes, or Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Mary'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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: LOUIS, RALSTON, SHEA, DAANE, RIIHIMAKI, SILVA, CORLEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25810/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LOUIS, Susan R. Age 78 Lost her battle with Alzheimer's after eight-years on January 28, 2010. Knowing Sue, it is likely she will demand a rematch in the after-life. Sue was born Susan Janet Ralston in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on July 31, 1931. Her father spotted her drive and athletic talent at an early age and did what any father would do, put a sporting good in her hand, and since Ralph was a tennis player, Sue got a racquet. From then on, she made the old State High School tennis courts her second home, developing a game that eventually earned her the Michigan Women's Tennis Championship and a national ranking (and up until she had to quit playing tennis a few years ago, she still had the most beautiful strokes on the court). Sue began her college years at her parent's alma mater, Kalamazoo College. There, she played on the Women's Tennis team, just like her mother had in the 1910's. By then, she had also developed a love for the theater and transferred to the University of Michigan to become an a! ctress and complete her degree. While the University of Michigan put an end to her career in competitive tennis (the institution felt that having a women's tennis program would "lead to ogling and debauchery" -- according to the athletic director), Sue did earn her degree and got the opportunity to perform along side James Earl Jones, a fellow student in Ann Arbor. It was shortly after graduation that Sue married Warren E. "Stub" Louis, a future dentist and friend of Sue's older brother from Kalamazoo. After serving out Stub's commitment to both the U.S. Army and Air Force, they moved back to Kalamazoo to launch their family and their careers. Stub focused on dentistry while Sue focused on doing everything that housewives weren't yet approved to do, she started her own business (making and selling hand-painted buttons to gift and apparel stores across the country), performed in numerous productions at the Civic Theater in Kalamazoo (including Mame and Mary, Mary), mastered ! the game of golf (won Michigan Publinx Golf Championship by beating th e entire Michigan State University golf team -- as a grandmother), opened a gift store in Saugatuck, Michigan (East of the Sun ), started the first Bed and Breakfast in Southwestern Michigan (Wickwood Inn), and also managed to raise two kids (Pam and Steve). Later in life, Sue gave up her business and the theater, concentrating on golf, the store, and art (something else to try). In the summer months she divided her time between Clearbrook Country Club in Saugatuck (where she still holds the course record for women -- 72) and the store (where she rediscovered her love of crafts and sold them - without remorse - to the throngs of tourists that wandered Butler Street). In the winter months she plied the fairways at the Naples Beach Club and painted pictures of things she liked (which she would gladly sell to anyone who happened to like her artistic representation of the things she liked). Sue is survived by her husband of 56 years, Stub Louis; her daughter Pamela L. Shea (Nick! ) and their children Andrew Daane, Alex Daane, Kate Riihimaki (Steve), and Jordan Silva (Kevin) and her son Steven W. Louis (Anne) and their children Hunter, Cydney, and Callie Louis; her sister, Phyllis Corley, and brother, James Ralston, also survive her. We are planning a celebration of life this summer at Clearbrook Country Club in Saugatuck. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Sue's name. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: LINK, GRAVES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25809/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LINK, Bruce L. Of Kalamazoo Died peacefully at Bronson Hospital on February 5, 2010 with his family by his side. Born December 16, 1938 in Flint, MI, son of Milton and Elizabeth Link (deceased). Bruce was married to Carol on August 23, 1958. He graduated from Michigan Tech in 1964 as a mechanical engineer. He was a sales engineer for the Trane Company for many years before becoming a partner with Zimmerman Plumbing and Heating. He was a past president of the Optimist Club and was very involved with KOHA. Bruce was also a member of the Y.M.C.A. where he enjoyed racquet ball and paddle ball. He made many friends there and he continued to go even when illness prevented him from playing sports. After Cancer in 1998, Bruce retired and turned his thoughts to adventures. One year after esophageal cancer surgery, Bruce climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. In the next four years, he also climbed Mt. St. Helen and Pike's Peak. After lung surgery, Bruce decided he had enough of mountains and pursued a flatter challenge, kayaking. He kayaked solo 26 miles around Manhattan Island. His last Kayak trip was down the Mississippi River. Bruce enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and summers on Gull Lake with his family and many friends. He loved crosswords, Sudoku puzzles and the stock market. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving besides his wife, Carol, are two sons, Bob of Davison, MI and Brice of Burlington, WI; three grandchildren, Cody (Andrea) Link of Grand Rapids, MI, Jessica Link and Joshua Link of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Brig (Bonnie) Link of Kalamazoo and Bill (Fran) Link of Flint, MI and a sister, Cheryl (Don) Graves of Lexington, KY; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bruce's memory to a charity of your choice. The family will host a meet and greet from 4 - 7 PM on Thursday, February 11 at t! he Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please visit www.langelands.com to leave a condolence to the family and view the video tribute. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KIRSCH, SPEARS, DATEMA, AUTEN, SINGLETON, ELLIOTT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25808/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KIRSCH, Mark T. Kalamazoo, MI Died suddenly Tuesday morning, February 2, 2010. Mark was born September, 14 1954 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He had been a Kalamazoo resident most of his life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Opal M. Spears; his brother, Thomas L. Kirsch; and sisters Theresa A. Datema and Elizabeth C. Auten. His is survived by his sons, Sgt. Mark A. Kirsch, U.S. Army of Ft. Carson, Colorado, Brandon L. Kirsch of Kalamazoo; one grandchild; father Gerald L. (Patricia) Kirsch of Mattawan; brother, Stanley J. Kirsch of Kalamazoo; sisters, June A. (Brian) Singleton of Kalamazoo and Amy L. (Dan) Elliott of Mattawan; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. The family will receive friends 2-3 PM with services following at 3 PM Monday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Cremation will follow the service. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from February 6 to 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HUNT, WILDE, SAGER, PERKINS, CARTER, WATSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25807/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HUNT, Dorothy A. "Lee" Age 86 Paw Paw Formerly of Kalamazoo Lee passed away Friday morning, February 5, 2010 at Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw. She was born September 30, 1923 in Wayland, MI the daughter of the late Lester and Dorothy (Wilde) Sager. She was a foster mom and worked for Meijer's Store on Westnedge Ave. in Kalamazoo. In June of 1944 in Detroit she was united in marriage to Hubert "Jick" Hunt who preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by a son, David Hunt. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Perkins of Paw Paw; grandchildren, Matt (Becky) Perkins, Joseph (Shannon) Perkins and Shirley (Mark) Carter; several great-grandchildren; sister, Audrey Watson of Portage; sister-in-law, Lola Sager; several nieces and cousins. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Chapel memorial service will be held Wednesday, 1 PM at Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or the Hemophilia Foundation. Arrangements are by the Adams F! uneral Home, Paw Paw. Share a memory or condolence on line at: www.timeformemory.com/adams 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FISHER, APLE, STEWART, PERRY, SMITH, SCOT, BLAKE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25806/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FISHER, Jeannette Age 85 Jeannette Fisher, age 85, died December 29, 2009 in Kalamazoo. She was born in Ohio, March of 1924, daughter of Frank and Irma (Aple) Stewart. A private family service will be held in Indiana this spring. Jeannette retired in 1985 after 16 years as curator in WMU Archives and Regional History Collections. Previously she was secretary in the Purdue University athletic office and worked in the school system in Ohio. Jeannette was a dedicated, hardworking wife (65 years) and mother, who loved family, wildflowers, gardening, birds, reading, traveling, and walks on the beaches of Sarasota Florida. One of her favorite stories was how her grandfather spoke with the Wright Brothers often as his butcher shop was very near their bicycle shop. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Fisher; and son, Thomas Fisher. Jeannette is survived by her three children, John R. Fisher, Carol Fisher, and Larry Fisher; four grandchildren, Anjie Perry, Aaron Fisher, Elizabeth Smith, Brian S! mith; cousin, Alice Louise Scot; niece, Kelly (Egger) Blake and Kelly's daughter Grace. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ESSAR, DEHOLLANDER, FOSS, ROESSLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25805/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ESSAR, Dr. David W. Winona, MN Passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in Winona, MN. David was born May 14, 1958 in Kalamazoo, the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (De Hollander) Essar. He was a Boy Scout and had earned his Eagle Scout rank, the Order of the Arrow, his God and Country Award and in his junior year of high school, became a member of the National Honor Society. David served one year with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1976, from Ferris State College in 1981 with a Masters in Pharmacy and from the University of Iowa in 1989 with a Doctorate in Microbiology. David was awarded the "Professor of the Year" in 1998. This honor was decided by the students voting for their favorite professor at Winona State University. On July 20, 2002, David married Andrea Foss, who survives, Also surviving are a son, Mitchell, daughter, Hannah, his parents, Kenneth and Evelyn Essar, a sister, Cathy J. Essar, nephew Robert Roessler and a niece, Kelsey Roessler. In accordance with his! wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Winona State University Foundation, C/O the Dr. David W. Essar Memorial Fund, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987, 1-800-342-5978 or a charity of one's choice. Local 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 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DINKEL Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25804/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DINKEL, Mr. Ralph Edward Age 82 Kalamazoo, MI Passed away February 4, 2010. A Memorial Mass will be will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Father Michael Hazard, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Arrangements by the: Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BORDEAU, STEWART, RENNER, MARSHALL, KELLEY, MCELVAIN, BRADSTREET, BEARD, WILKERSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25803/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BORDEAU, Donna Lee (Stewart-Renner) Age 68 Galesburg Passed away Friday, February 5, 2010 with her family at her side. She was born April 26, 1941 in a tepee in Brady Township to Theodore Renner and Amanda Marshall. She married Ralph Stewart on December 8, 1960 who preceded her in death in 1984. On November 03, 1990 she married Donald Bordeau. Donna is survived by her husband; six daughters, Marie (Jamie) Kelley, Eunice McElvain, Paula Bradstreet, Becky Stewart, Tina (John) Beard, Daniela (David) Wilkerson; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; four sisters and one brother. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. She enjoyed fishing, camping, needlework, playing cards, and spending time with family. Family would like to thank Southwest Michigan Hospice for the wonderful care they provided. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 10 at 5:30 PM at Galesburg Baptist Church, 10100 Shadow Lane, Galesburg, Michigan. Friends and family are invited for food and fellowship at the church immediately following the service. To share memories please visit spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from February 6 to 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: STRYKER, HAMMINGA, JONES, ROSMAN, GRIMMER, SCHEFFERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25802/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STRYKER, John A. Traverse City, MI Formerly of Kalamazoo John died Friday, February 5, 2010, in Traverse City. He was born December 9, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of John and Anna (Hamminga) Stryker. John served in the US Army from 1957 to 1959 and then worked for Pepsi until his retirement in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are: two sons, David (Jannette) Stryker of Plainwell and Douglas J. Stryker of Comstock; eight grandchildren, Nichole Stryker, Rebecca Jones, Lauren Jones, Rachelle Jones, Leise (Brian) Rosman, Alison Grimmer, Mitchell Grimmer, and Suzanne Grimmer; a great-grandson, Caleb Stryker; a sister, June (Art) Scheffers; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 2:00 Friday afternoon at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St., with Pastor Jim Dyke, officiating. Burial in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park will follow services. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Please visit www.langelands.com to leave a condolence to the famil! y. 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 9, 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: HYBELS, GREENDYKE, VELDKAMP, DEBRUIN, VANDERZEE, KLOP, DYKSTERHOUSE, GERNAAT, TREUR, KUITERT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25801/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HYBELS, Gertrude "Jerry" Of Kalamazoo Jerry passed from this life into eternal life early Monday morning, February 8, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born August 9, 1924 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Jacobus and Grace (Greendyke) Veldkamp. On March 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to Harold Hybels. Jerry was a longtime active member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are her five children, Daniel (Mary) Hybels of Schaumburg, IL, Marilyn (Gordon) DeBruin of Montrose, CO, Rev. William (Lynne) Hybels of Barrington, IL, Ginny (Larry) VanderZee of Grand Rapids, and Sally Hybels of Rolling Meadows, IL; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anne Klop of Grand Haven, Thress Dyksterhouse of Kalamazoo, and Lynne (John) Gernaat of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband of 31 years, Harold, in 1978; her parents; two sisters, Johanna Treur and Nellie Kuitert; and three brothers, Jake Veldkamp, Pete Veldkamp, and Jim Veldkamp. ! Funeral services for Jerry will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 12, at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Road, with Pastor Bill Fernhout officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street and on Friday from 12:00 PM until the time of service at church. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Westwood Christian Reformed Church - Building Fund, Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, or Camp Paradise (c/o Willow Creek Community Church). Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Jerry's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 9, 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: WOOD, DAVIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25800/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WOOD, Thomas Ingraham "Tom" Age 77 Of Carmel, IN Passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI and was a graduate of Western Michigan University. He served in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant and combat engineer in Europe during the Korean War. His love for the automotive business began in Kalamazoo in 1958, selling Edgels and Sunbeams. In 1967 he and his family moved to Indianapolis to become a Pontiac dealer. He was CEO and owner of Tom Wood Automotive Group, past president of the Auto Trade Association and a member of numerous automotive professional organizations. He was a two time winner of the prestigious TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award. Also an avid pilot, Tom flew his vintage warbirds in airshows around the country and was named the Riley Hospital for Children Indianapolis Aviator of the Year in 1998. His other passions included golf, skiing, hunting and fishing. Tom was actively involved in many community organizations including the Hoosier Oncology Group and the Indiana Children's Wis! h Fund. He also served on the boards of Community North and St. Vincent Hospitals. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Highland Golf and Country Club, Bridgewater Club, and Skyline Club in Indianapolis. Tom is survived by his wife of 51 years, Julie Davis Wood and their two sons, Christopher T. and Jeffrey I. (April) Wood. He leaves five grandchildren, Garrett, Hunter, Wyatt, Thomas and Brooke Wood. He is also survived by his mother, Leona M. Wood. His father, Harold Wood and sister, Marcia Wood predeceased him. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 09 at 11:00 AM in Second Presbyterian Church with family and friends gathering on Monday, February 8th at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may made to the Faith Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Indiana University Cancer Center, or St. Vincent Hospice. 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: ANTHONY, TILLMAN,SHOWERS, RICE, JAEGER, MORRIS, POTTER, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25799/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ANTHONY, Aldrian Funeral services for Virginia Aldrian Anthony, 80, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyoming with Pastor Frank Wiederrecht of The Gathering officiating. Interment will be in the family plot at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas. Virginia Anthony departed this world Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming after a courageous struggle against cancer and pulmonary hypertension. She was born May 29, 1929 in Twin Falls, Idaho the daughter of Frank L. and Virginia Louise (Tillman) Showers. She was reared and educated in Jerome, Idaho graduating from the Jerome High School on May 24, 1947. She attended Palomar College in California for two years prior to working for Western Union. She was married to Rick A. Anthony on May 6, 1953 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Virginia was a devoted mother and house wife, and also a Cub Scout leader, a Girl Scout leader, and a Teacher! 's Aide in the public schools. Virginia was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She also enjoyed participation in the Red Hat Club, and various knitting and sewing clubs. For a number of years, Virginia owned and operated the Fashion Crossroads Clothing Store in downtown Loveland, Colorado. She is survived by her children, Rick Anthony of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Barry (Bethel) Anthony of Laramie, Wyoming, Martin (Brenda) Anthony of Phoenix, Arizona, Fredrick Anthony of Colorado, Ellen Anthony of Torrington, Wyoming, and Bonnie Anthony of Cheyenne; siblings, Barbara (Marshall) Rice of Sunshine Island, Maine, Dean (Gladys) Showers of Jerome, Idaho, Shirley Jaeger (Harry Goldben) of Bogart, Georgia; sisters-in-law, Marge Anthony Morris of Douglas and Wilma Showers of Bliss, Idaho; grandchildren, Garrett Anthony, Alyssa Anthony, Joni Anthony, Kelsey Anthony, and Vidalia Potter; and great grandchildren, Sadie and Asa Smith. She was preceded in ! death by her parents; husband, Rick, on August 29, 1994; brother, Fran k Showers; grandson, Jacob Anthony; daughter-in-law, and Kathleen M. Anthony. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A memorial to the Special Olympics of Wyoming, 232 East Second Street - Suite 201, Casper, Wyoming 82601 would be appreciated by the family. The Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements. 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: smokwy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/115.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hi whot i know about michael that he was 29yrs when he married a mary t duggan here in australia nsw , she was 18 ,his parients were michael and mother catherine , her parients were patrick and maria duggan, would love some info on the madden,s of limerick if you could help regards noela 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: SVEC, PETRARCA, PERKINS, COLWELL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25798.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The source citation for this marriage is Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record Book 9, page 269, doc. #22214. It may be seen here (scroll down to see the balance of the entry on the facing page) http://kalamazoogenealogy.org/Marriage Records/Kal Mar Records 9/Mar9p269.htm 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: CStanley84 Surnames: Svec Petrarca Perkins Colwell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25798/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Below is the transcribed marriage record in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, for John Svec (of Grand Traverse Co.) and Marjorie Perkins (b. Lake Ann). I am interested in corresponding with anyone connected to the families below, regarding a shared genealogy, especially descendants of John Svec and Marjorie Perkins, if they exist. C. Stanley Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925, [listed on the FamilySearch Record Search site, online]: --------------------------------------------- Groom's name: John C. Svec Groom's age: 21 years Groom's birth year: 1902 Groom's birthplace: Chicago, Illinois Bride's name: Marjorie Perkins Bride's age: 18 years Bride's birth year: 1905 Bride's birthplace: Lake Anna, Michigan *[should read Lake Ann, which is in Benzie County, near the boarder of Grand Traverse County, MI] Marriage date: 31 May 1923 Marriage place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan Father of groom's name: John Svec Mother of groom's name: Barbara Petrarca Father of bride's name: Merritt Perkins Mother of bride's name: Lillian Colwell Film number: 2342755 Digital GS number: 4210119 Image number: 516 Reference number: v 4 p 12 rn 22214 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 *italics are mine - C. Stanley 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: gmmeints Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/21834.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: For a website called the Political Graveyard, I am trying to find the death date and the grave location for James H. Kinnane, the former state senator who in Dowagiac. Could you help? G. M. Meints, Kalamazoo. 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: Howard Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25797/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I had hoped this was and obit referring to my Henry H. Howard of Climax, Kalamazoo, MI but it isn't. Thought I'd share anyway for the other Howard family's in Kalamazoo. Newspaper in NY State Deruyter Gleaner, Thursday, Dec 7, 1899 IN Memoriam Sarah Howard, wife of the late John Hunt was born at Harford-Mills? NY Aug 1 1836. She was one of twelve children, only six of whom are now living; Thomas Howard of Cortland, Mrs. Mary Wilcox of Harford Mills, Richard Howard of Dryden, William Howard of McLean , Alfred Howard of North Greece and Henry Howard of Kalamazoo; Mich. In early womanhood she was married to Milan? Harrigton and they settled in their native town and here she became a worth member with her husband of the Christian church. During the civil war he went to take care of his brother in the hospital and contracted the fever and died though his brother recovered. On Dec 9 1866? she as married to John Hunt of DeRuyter and for thirty years they have labored and rejoiced together being tenderly loved by their friends and prospered by there Heavenly Father. For many years her health has been feeble but she hat the great privilate with her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Connell of careing for her husband and finally having him away to rest according to his request in the cemetery at Quaker Basin. Since his death she has been highly favored in visiting many of her relative and was on her way home when she was suddenly taken ill with pnuemonia at her nephews, DeWitt Howard, at Cortland and died Nov 28 1899. The funeral service was held Dec 1 at Harford Mills, where the friends and relatives gathered to look again upon the loved one and Rev. D? R? Swinney of DeRhufer? spoke comforting words from the text Heb 2:10 and the today was laid at rest in the family lot in the village cemetery beside her first husband. Hope this helps someone :) 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.