This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANWEELDEN, VANGEMERT, RHEM, MOSS, RUSSELL, DEHAAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25759/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN WEELDEN, Donald L. Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 22, 2010. Don was born November 17, 1920, in Kalamazoo, the son of Cornelius and Lean (Van Gemert) VanWeelden and has been a lifelong area resident. On January 6, 1943, he was united in marriage to the former Flora Rhem. Throughout the years, he loved working on his farm and for many years he owned and operated Van Instrument until his retirement in 2004. Don was very active in church work, serving in many capacities. He was a member of the former Third Reformed Church and had served as a board member for Gun Lake Chapel for 17 years. Preceding Don in death were his parents; his son, Dale VanWeelden and by a brother, Burt VanWeelden. Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Flora VanWeelden; his son, James (Ann) VanWeelden of Kalamazoo; his daughter, Sue (Richard) Moss of Kalamazoo; a daughter-in-law, Shelly Russell; a granddaughter, Jessica DeHaan; three step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. The family will! receive friends on Monday, January 25 from 12-1 PM at Centerpoint Church (Third Reformed Church, 2345 North 10th St.) where a funeral service will be held beginning at 1:00 PM Monday with Rev. Dar VanderWal officiating. A private burial will take place in West Cooper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Don's memory be directed to Tendercare of Westwood Activity Fund or Southern Care Hospice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Please visit www.langelands.com for online guestbook and condolences for the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 23, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KULLENBERG, WILSON, GAMBLE, OGILVIE, SHERWOOD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25758/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KULLENBERG, Patricia W. Of Kalamazoo, Michigan Patricia Kullenberg passed away on January 20, 2010, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, with her family at her side. Patricia was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 23, 1933. She grew up in Tulsa, graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1951, and completed one year at the University of Tulsa before she was married to Roger D. Kullenberg, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, on October 4, 1952. Patricia is survived by her husband Roger, of Kalamazoo, and her three daughters, Laura Kullenberg, of Pristina, Kosovo, who is an Operations Officer for the World Bank, Ann Kullenberg, of Frankfort, Michigan, who teaches mathematics at the Interlochen Arts Academy in northern Michigan and Amy Kullenberg, of Dowagiac, Michigan, who is an attorney with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Patricia is also survived by two brothers, Alex R. Wilson (Helen) of Tulsa, OK, and Leroy Wilson of Sarasota, FL; one sister, Grace Gamble of Norman, OK and many beloved nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her sister, Cora Mae Ogilvie of Huntington Beach, California and by her son-in-law, Quentin Sherwood of Frankfort, Michigan. Patricia and Roger both were long affiliated with the Kalamazoo Gazette. Patricia managed the Gazette's Credit Union from the mid-1960s until 1983, when Roger left his position as editorial page editor with the Gazette to become managing editor of the ! Muskegon Chronicle. While in Muskegon, Patricia participated in community and voluntary activities, patronized the arts, and made many dear friends. She and Roger also were avid hockey fans, both in Muskegon and Kalamazoo. While in Muskegon, Patricia and Roger lived near Lake Michigan, where Patricia especially enjoyed watching summer sunsets and the annual Tall Ship Festival. In 1988, Patricia and Roger returned to Kalamazoo when Roger was appointed to become assistant to the publisher for the Kalamazoo Gazette. After their return to Kalamazoo, Patricia and Roger began what was one of the happiest periods of their lives - traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad, beginning with a trip to visit their daughter Laura in Ethiopia in 1989. Patricia and Roger subsequently visited all of the major countries in Europe, and made two trips to New Zealand and Australia. Patricia was particularly fond of Italy. When not traveling, Patricia enjoyed crosswords, opera, hockey, and garden! ing. Patricia was also an avid bridge player and spent many years play ing in marathon leagues with her bridge partner and dear friend, Beverlee White of Kalamazoo. Patricia was a loving, devoted and loyal wife, and a wonderful mother. She was witty, curious, and compassionate. She had an uncanny radar where her daughters were concerned, which was matched only by her keen interest and awareness of world events. A memorial service will be held on Friday January 29, 2010, at 4:00 PM at the Park Club (South and Rose Streets) in downtown Kalamazoo, with a reception following. Arrangements for cremation have been made by the Avink Funeral Home of Schoolcraft. Interment will be at the Mountain Home Cemetery in Kalamazoo. An online memorial has been established at www.avinkcremation.com. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 22, 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: MARCELLETTI, VANDERPOL, DEBRUIN, KLINGER, HILL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25757/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MARCELLETTI, Mrs. Wilma "Ann" Kalamazoo, MI Died Wednesday morning January 20, 2010 at her residence with her children by her side. Wilma was born March 3, 1938 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a daughter of John and Alice (VanderPol) DeBruin. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was a life long employee of the Upjohn Company. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Gerald Marcelletti. She was also proceed in death by her first husband Frederick C. Klinger. Ann is survived by two children, Connie (Derick Smith) Klinger both of Kalamazoo and Fredrick "Ric" Klinger II of Chicago, IL; a grandson, Shane Hill of Kalamazoo; a great-grandson, Aidan Hill of Kalamazoo; a brother, Jack (Jan) DeBruin of Texas; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close and dear friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 o'clock Monday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Private burial will tak! e place in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 22, 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: RICE, PENNINGTON, AMES, PUSHIE, TRAXLER, LAMBERT, BRADLEY, WESTON, STEVENS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25756/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RICE, Rosamonde Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully at Alamo Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Rose was born July 18, 1925 in Richland, a daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Pennington) Ames and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area. She was a hair dresser for over 30 years, working in several salons. On November 11, 1945, Rose married Walter W. Rice, who preceded her in death on March 7, 1996. She was also preceded by her parents; a son, Walter W. Rice, Jr. in 1969; five brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are her children, David, Sr., (Pat) Rice of Kalamazoo, Diane J. Rice of Otsego, Bruce (Marianne) Rice of Kalamazoo, Ronald Rice (Laurie Schutz) of Bangor and Ruth (Wayne) Pushie of Kalamazoo; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a former daughter-in-law, Mary Traxler; four sisters, Mary (Alvin) Lambert, Ardith Bradley, Sandra (Claude)Weston and Bernice Stevens; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM in th! e Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Rev. Al Lambert officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-5 PM and on Monday beginning at 10:00 AM until service time. Memorials may be given 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 January 22, 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: ROBERTS, PITT, WASHBURN, MOULTHROP, WERNER, RATLIFF, HILL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25755/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROBERTS, Mary Lou Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with her Lord on Thursday January 21, 2010. Mary Lou was born October 8, 1918, in Decatur, AL, the daughter of James and Trannie (Pitt) Washburn and has been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1954. She was a longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church. The most important part of Mary Lou's life was her family and her church. On July 22, 1939, she was united in marriage to Roy Dean Roberts who preceded her in death on December 31, 1983. Also preceding her in death was a son, Jerry. Surviving are her children, Jim (Mary Lou) Roberts of Kalamazoo, Judy (Jim) Moulthrop of Paw Paw, Pat (Bob) Werner of Kalamazoo and Tom Roberts of Kalamazoo; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Katie Ratliff of Kalamazoo, John (Mildred) Washburn and Eunice (Fletcher) Hill all of Decatur, AL; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1-3 PM at First Free Will Baptist Church (630 Moline St.) where funeral s! ervices will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday. A private burial will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Mary Lou's memory may be directed to First Free Will Baptist Church or West Michigan Cancer Center. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, www.langelands.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 22, 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: UDOGARANYA, OKOYE, OKOLO, OKOROAFOR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25754/mb.ashx Message Board Post: UDOGARANYA, Mrs. Assumpta Age 67 Of Oguta, Imo State, Nigeria Went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Chukwudifu Udogaranya. Assumpta is survived by her children, Lauretta Okoye, Chinedu, Kennedy, Uchenna and Obinna Udogaranya, Udoka Anita Okolo of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kelechi Okoroafor, Amaka Udogaranya and many grandchildren. Mom's life was profoundly defined by her unwavering faith in God, as she devoted all her life to serving him. We can only wish to live up to the very high standards and strong values that she established for us in order to make this world a better place. Funeral services will be held in Oguta, Imo state, Nigeria on Friday January 29th. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 22, 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: WYATT, HOLTON, YOUMANS, SZYMANSKI, SHULTZ, LONGFIELD, CAMUEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25753/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WYATT, Mary Lou Of Kalamazoo Mary Lou met Jesus in person on Tuesday afternoon, January 19, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born February 15, 1928 in Soperton, Georgia, the daughter of Lewis Jasper Holton and Mannie Virginia (Youmans) Holton. All of Mary's 12 siblings and parents preceded her to meet Jesus. Mary had served the Lord since a young lady living a Christian life for over 70 years. On January 25th, 1953 Mary wed Elvia Camuel Wyatt Sr. They had six children, all who survive. Mary Lou Ellen Wyatt (Portage), Barbara June Szymanski (Portage), David Lee (Tammy) Wyatt, (Portage), Phyllis Kay (Chris) Shultz, Schoolcraft, Delora Christine (Mike) Longfield (Parchment), Elvia Camuel JR(Mary) Wyatt (Kalamazoo). Mary had 20 well loved and cherished grand-children who brought her more joy with 14 adorable great-grand-children. Funeral services for Mary Lou will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 25, 2010 at Church of God Family Worship Center, 5841 E. H Avenue with Rev. Bishop Edward Lane Davis off! iciating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo MI 49007 and on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of services at church. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to David Wyatt for the care of Mary Lou Ellen Wyatt. Please visit www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com to sign Mary Lou's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 22, 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: CHANNELLS, COOK Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25752/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 2010, page 0002. Sean Archie CHANNELLS; age 35; sex Male; race White; DOD 27 Dec 2009; POD Bronson Methodist Hospital; DOB 22 May 1974; POB Kalamazoo, Mich; marital status Never married; occ Disabled; res 8867 Sassafras, Lot 339; Oshtemo, Twp; cause Septic shock-urinary tract infection; neurogent bladder; traumatic paraplegia spinal cord injury; cervical; father Ronald CHANNELLS; mother Barbara COOK; cremation at Oakhill, Battle Creek by Avink Funeral Home; informant Barbara CHANNELLS (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: SHORT, BOEKELOO, CAMBURN, NUTTER, MCEWEN, KASIOREK, FIELD, VENEMA, PETERSON, SCHWARTZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25751/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SHORT, Jack Of Kalamazoo Died suddenly on January 19, 2010 at his residence. Jack was born December 17, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Floyd and Margaret (Boekeloo) Short and was a lifelong resident. Jack's father died when Jack was only 12 years old and he was raised by his step-father Darrel Camburn. He was a graduate of Sturgis High School, Class of 1946. Jack served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and while in the service was trained in photography. He was extremely creative and had an eye for photography. He owned and operated Jack Short's Commercial Photography for many years. Jack was a long time member of the Northwest United Methodist Church and also a member of the Civitan Club, past president of the Advertising Round Table, member of the Metal Detecting Club and a founder of the Bottle Digging Club. He loved life and loved his family. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, a son Earl Nutter and a step-brother Dale Camburn. On May 17, 1959, Jack was married to Betty McEwen! , who survives. Also surviving are four children, Jean (Ron) Kasiorek of Grand Rapids, Joan (Tom) Field of Lawrence, Mark Nutter of Kalamazoo and Spring (Vida) Venema of Otsego; six grandchildren, Stacy Field of Lawrence, Jason (Kathy) Kasiorek and Chris (Connie) Kasiorek, all of Grand Rapids, Maria (Steve) Peterson of Fennville, Nicholas Mena of Grand Rapids and Erin Franzone of Parchment; eight great-grandchildren; a sister Jean Schwartz and a step-brother James (Lou) Camburn, all of Sturgis; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5-8 PM at the Northwest United Methodist Church, 3140 N. Third St. and where a service to celebrate Jack's life will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am with Pastor Sheila Baker officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jack's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Wings of Hope Hospice. Please visit www.langelands.com to leave a condolence to the family. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funera! l Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. (343-1508) Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 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: KLUTTS, HUGHES, LOUDEN, MORRIS, BIANCO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25750/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KLUTTS, Waymon J.R. Troy Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away suddenly January 18, 2010. J.R. was born October 3, 1959, in Kalamazoo, the son of Waymon L. and Sylvia M. (Hughes) Klutts. He was a 1977 graduate of Parchment High School. J.R. was an employee of Proto Plastics in Troy, where he was a die setter, and was a former employee of Graphic Packaging in Kalamazoo, with over twenty five years of service. J.R. enjoyed camping, golfing, and watching sports. He will be remembered as a dedicated worker and for his love of his family. On March 8, 1986, he married Lori Louden, who survives. Other members of his family include, a daughter and son in law, Holly and Mark Morris of Kalamazoo, a brother and sister in law Frank and Linda Bianco of Rochester Hills, a sister Josephine Bianco of Paw Paw, and several nieces and nephews. His family will receive friends Saturday, January 24, 2010, 12:00 to 2:00 PM, with a memorial service at 2:00 PM, at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, Pastor Jeremy Morris, officiating. Burial wil! l take place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions in J.R.'s name to the American Red Cross, Haiti Relief Fund will be appreciated. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view and sign J.R.'s online guest book. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 2010 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: KENDZIORA, SKOWRONSKI, DYJACH, DOPP, TAYLOR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25749/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KENDZIORA, Mrs. Adele C. Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday morning January 18, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Adele was born July 19, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 30 years and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Mattawan. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Leona Skowronski; and a sister, Lottie Dyjach. On January 9, 1935, she was united in marriage to Leo A. Kendziora who survives. Also surviving, two daughters, Diane (Larry) Dopp of Richland, MI and Gerri Taylor of Gibraltar, MI; a son, LeRoy (Linda) Kendziora of Alpharetta, GA; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held 10 o'clock Saturday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 23830 Front St., Mattawan. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. Interment will be in St. Hedwigs Cemetery, Dearborn. Memorials may be directed to the Borgess Gardens Nursing Home or the St. John Bosco! Catholic Church. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 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: JARVIS, OLSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25748/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JARVIS, Christine Of Kalamazoo Christine Jarvis was someone who others always enjoyed being around. Although her parents emigrated here from Sweden, she was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on June 22, 1923. She divided her time between Sweden and Bismarck when she growing up. She attended Mills College in Oakland, California, graduating in 1945. She continued her education and obtained a Masters degree in 1947. Chris started her professional career with Halle Brothers Department Store in Cleveland, Ohio where she worked as a buyer. There she met her future husband Frank N. Jarvis. They were married on September 1st, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. They had two sons, George and Frank. Chris left her career so she could stay home to raise their two sons. Aside from raising her family, she also volunteered her time at the Cleveland Clinic and enjoyed participating in sailboat races with her husband on Lake Erie. The family moved to Kalamazoo in 1972 when Frank accepted a position with Gilmore Brothers Department Stor! e. After retirement, Chris and Frank traveled extensively, including trips to Russia and China, and an extended 6-month stay in London where Chris was able to attend performances of theater and ballet, which she enjoyed so much. Chris Jarvis died at home on January 16, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Frank Jarvis; her two sons George and Frank, (Nancy Jarvis); a grandson, Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis; and a brother, Gilbert Olson. There will be a reception at Kalamazoo Country Club on Thursday, January 21, in the evening, from 5-7 PM. Donations in Chris' name may be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, Utah or Ministry with Community, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Arrangements by Life Story Funeral Homes, Betzler - Kalamazoo; 6080 Stadium Drive, 375-2900. Please visit Chris' personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a favorite memory and sign her guest book. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 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: HENSLEY Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25747/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HENSLEY, Mr. Russell D. Age 68 Kalamazoo, MI Went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 14, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Destiny Family Church, 3058 S. 9th Street, Oshtemo, MI, Pastor Jeff Meeker, officiating. Arrangements by the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 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: DYKEHOUSE, LONG, KING, ROEDER, RITCHIE, PETERSON, LOVELAND, SORUM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25746/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DYKEHOUSE, Lucille L. Of Kalamazoo Passed away at 90 years of age on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Kairos Dwelling with her family present. Lucille was born March 27, 1919, in Battle Creek, to the late Vern and Margaret (Long) King. She was united in marriage on November 1, 1940 to Harm R. Dykehouse, who preceded her in death on June 6, 1995. Lucille graduated from Bronson School of Nursing and worked as an RN for many years. She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing with the family and bowled in numerous leagues for many seasons. Later in life she became involved with volunteer work. The family would like to thank Maria Varnesdeel and her family for their care and love of Lucille in her later years. Surviving Lucille are her children, Ronald Dykehouse of Washington, Richard (Bonnie) Dykehouse of Plainwell and Carol (Ronald) Roeder of Monument, CO; grandchildren, Brant Dykehouse, Cheryl (Matt) Ritchie, Robert Dykehouse, Chad (Nicole) Roeder and Adam (Robyn) Roeder; great grandchildren, Kylie and Gage Roeder; b! rother-in-law, Garret (Mary) Dykehouse and sister-in-law, Louwina Petersen. Also preceding Lucille in death were two sisters, Elizabeth Loveland and Edith Sorum. Family will greet friends for visitation Friday from 6-8:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., where services will take place on Saturday at 11:00 o'clock, Rev. Dan Minor and Rev. Russell Dykehouse officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lucille's memory may be directed to Kairos Dwelling, 2945 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 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: BIEREMA, VOS, TERLAAN, VANBRUGGEN, BAKER, NOWAK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25745/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BIEREMA (Vos), Mrs.Trena Formerly of Kalamazoo Mrs Trena Bierema, age 102, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010. She was born in Zuidevalde Groningen, Netherlands on April 10, 1907 to Klaas and Ebelina (TerLaan) VanBruggen. Surviving her are her grandchildren, Bruce (Kathleen) Baker of FL, Bradley (Darlene) Nowak-Baker of Milford; great grandchildren, Sarah and Fritz of FL; great great grandchildren, Cheyenne and Hunter of FL; brother, Peter (Myrtle) VanBruggen of Kalamazoo; sister-in-law, Betty VanBruggen of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter, Joan (Claude) Baker; grandson, Brian Baker; four brothers and four sisters. Services will be held Friday, January 22, 2010, 11:00 AM at the Clock Chapel-Muskegon. Visitation will be held Thursday, 3:00-7:00 PM at Clock Life Story Funeral Home - Muskegon. Memorials may be made to: Muskegon Rescue Mission or Every Women's Place. Please visit www. clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book. Clock Life Story Muskegon Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 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: BICKINGS, WOODS, HAMLETT, BRADY, YANT, CASEY, SMITH, ADAMS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25744/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BICKINGS, Betty Jane Age 76 Of Kalamazoo Being a Christian all her life, Betty passed away on January 20, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. Betty was born on December 12, 1933 in Bell City, MO the daughter of Finus and Jewel (Woods) Hamlett. She was a member of the Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, Comstock Community Services and the Stroke Club. Betty was preceded in death by a son, Michael; an infant daughter and a sister, Margaret Bickings. Betty is survived by her husband, Elmer Bickings whom she married May 2, 1952; their three children: Sandra (Bob) Brady; Ronnie D. (Sherry) Bickings and Timothy P. (Debbie) Bickings all of Parchment; nine grandchildren; seven siblings: Mary Yant of Sikeston, MO; Shirley Casey of Niles, MI; Gerald Hamlett of Versailles, MO; Barbara Smith of Cape Girardeau, MO; Jack Hamlett of Plainwell, MI; Alice Adams of Detroit, MI and Gary Hamlett of Nashville, TN and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received today, January 21, 2010 from 5-8 PM at PARCHMENT Redmond Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave. (269) 343-7735 Where Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 22, 2010. Pastor Ronald Clark officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 21, 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: NICHOLS, MIDKIFF, FALK, HUNTER, HALE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25743/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NICHOLS, Le Roy "Roy" Portage, MI Passed away on January 8, 2010. Roy was born March 23, 1922 in Coldwater, Michigan son of Garry and Jesse Nichols. He was raised on the family farm with his seven siblings. He attended Michigan State College but left early to joined the army in 1942 during WWII. While being discharged in 1945 he met his future bride, Hilda Midkiff. They were married on August 10, 1947. He was employed by Peters Construction Company. In 1954 Roy bought Peters from Al Peters. He retained ownership until 1990 when he retired. Roy and Hilda lived in Galesburg for 30 years where they raised their four daughters. Later they moved to Vicksburg where Roy had a 100 acres to move dirt, drive his tractors, and keep up his beautiful ponds. He loved fixing things and collected old engines. For 35 years they spent their winters boating and fishing in Bokeelia, Florida. Surviving are his wife, Hilda, and four daughters, Sharon Nichols of Lansing, MI, Suzanna Falk (Roger) of Portage, MI, Sandy Hunter (Craig! ) of Kalamazoo, MI, Becky Nichols of Chandler, AZ. Roy and Hilda have 11 grandchildren Brian, Bob, Jenny and Kim Hale; Jake and Emily Falk; Gary, Cassie, and Dianna Hunter; Sam and Olivia Nichols and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers Richard of TX, Arthur of AR, Russell of MI. No formal memorial service will be held. The family asks that any donations be made to Hospice. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 12, 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: MILLS, MCNEES, CLARK, BROOKS, BARNES, LIROT, ALBERTSON, HAAS, WHITE, SWEET, MOFFIT, HARTMAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25742/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MILLS, Theodore Allen Jr. Of Kalamazoo Ted passed away Saturday January 9, 2010 at his home with his family around him. He was born February 1, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI. His predecessors came to Southwest Michigan in the early 1800's. His parents were Theodore Allen Mills and Fern Laverne McNees. Prior to entering the military in 1951, where he served as a Marine during the Korean Conflict, he worked in the family owned Octagon Restaurant and Reliable Garbage Service. He married Joanne Elaine Clark on August 31, 1951. As a child, Ted grew up in the Oakwood neighborhood and was well known for the number of mischievous acts he and his friends were involved in. While Ted was known as a prankster he will be most remembered as a loving father to Michele Mills (Ron Shuster) and Leslie Mills-Brooks (Ted Brooks). While working 14-hour days, there was not a school event or athletic event his daughter's were involved in that he did not attend. A quiet man when it came to his personal feelings, he showed his love to his wife a! nd children by always being there. He also had a very special relationship with his grandson Christopher Lee Barnes and his wife Letizia Lirot Barnes and his granddaughter Jennifer Elizabeth Barnes Albertson and her husband Zachary Albertson. On July 22, 2006, Ted was honored by being his grandson's Best Man at his wedding. Ted was eagerly anticipating the birth of his first great-grandchild from his granddaughter Jennifer. Ted was preceded in death by his brother Douglas Carter Mills and sister Joyce Mills Haas and his special friend Max, his faithful and loving dog. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren, Ted is survived by two nieces Linda White Sweet and Virginia Moffit Hartman, several great nieces and nephews, their children and his little dog Sophie. Services will take place Wednesday, 2:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., where visitation will be from 1-2:00 o'clock, prior to services. Interment with military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Ted Mills to Animals Best Friend in the name of Max Mills, P.O. Box 443 Kalamazoo, MI. 49001 or Michigan State University Oncology, VTH, D170 East Lansing MI. 48824-13 14, in the name of Harley Mills- Brooks. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 12, 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: AKKER, WILKINS, JORDAN, NICHOLS, ROSS, HYNES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25740/mb.ashx Message Board Post: AKKER, Mr. Clifford J. Sr. Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Sunday afternoon January 10, 2010. Clifford was born December 6, 1926 in Morrison, Illinois a son of Harry and Mary (Wilkins) Akker. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Marines. Clifford was employed with the Local Bricklayers Union 6-MI for 50 years before retiring. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Virginia L. Akker on June 29, 2008; a daughter, Sally Akker (as a child); a son-in-law, Gary Jordan; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by five children, Joyanne Jordan of Comstock, Susan (Michael) Nichols of Kalamazoo, Judith (Steven) Ross of Grand Rapids, Clifford Akker Jr. of Detroit, and Teresa (Joe) Hynes of Paw Paw; daughter-in-law, Brenda Akker of NC; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephew, and cousins. Graveside services will be held 12 Noon Friday in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be direc! ted to the Kairos Dwelling. Arrangements were made with the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 12, 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: WALLACE Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25739/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WALLACE, Marshall Ray Passed away on January 9, 2010 at Borgess Hospital. He is survived by two daughters, Marcia and Laurin Wallace, one grandson, Telliferro Isaac and many beloved family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 15 at 12:00 noon with an 11:00 a.m. visitation from the Bible Baptist Church, 1700 N. Drake. The Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Thursday (tomorrow) from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Whitley Memorial Funeral Home 330 N. Westnedge Ave. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 13, 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.