This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TAYLOR, SHAW, ROBINSON, MCPHERSON, KING, MCMILLIAN, BROWN, NELSON, TAYLOR, DAWKINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25660/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SHAW-TAYLOR, Mrs. Juanita Age 75 Kalamazoo, MI Sister Juanita Shaw-Taylor went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2009 at her daughters home, surrounded by family and friends, due to a rare cancer. She was born October 11, 1934 in Waynesboro, MS, the daughter of the late Deacon George and Geneva Robinson, and the oldest of six siblings. She graduated from Waynesboro Vocational High School in 1953 and continued her education attending Harris Junior College in Meridian, MS, where she studied interior decorating. Juanita married the late Charlie Patrick Shaw Sr. on February 12, 1955, in Waynesboro, MS, and from their union four children were born. While residing in Waynesboro, she was self-employed as a private housekeeper and she also worked at Beck's Motel in the housekeeping department as an inspector. Juanita moved to Mobile, AL in February of 1957 and was employed by Mobile Linen Service. While residing in Mobile, she joined Holmes Street Missionary Baptist Church, and as a faithful member she served as secretary! of the Senior Choir and the Matrons. In August of 1970, she moved to Kalamazoo, MI and joined Faith Temple Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Tommie D. Lockett, where she received the Holy Ghost and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. As a faithful member of Faith Temple for 39 years, Juanita has served as church secretary, and vice-president of the Senior Usher Board. She also served as program organizer for the churches' homecoming program for numerous years. Juanita was known to work willingly and faithfully in every capacity that she was assigned. in May of 1982 Juanita briefly married Lark Taylor. She was employed at Kalamazoo Laundry for eight years and then worked for Humphrey Products for almost fourteen years before taking an early retirement in 1991, to care for her mother full-time. She was also an entrepreneur with various side jobs, such as selling Avon, vitamins, clothing accessories and dinners out of her home. In 2007, she volunteered for Seni! or Services as a Patient Sitter, which she truly enjoyed, until her he alth failed her. She was a Godly woman of kindness, goodness and helpfulness; and for many years she opened her home to help people in need, utilizing her home as a boarding house and a welcome house for guest ministry speakers visiting Faith Temple. She was known as the woman with healing hands. She loved serving the Lord, traveling, shopping, reading and being around people, family and friends. Juanita had exceptional taste in fashion and decorating, as she loved to wear fine dress suits and hats. For those who knew her, they will remember a sweet spirited, funny, caring, and faithful mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend and devoted member of Faith Temple Church of God, who dearly loved her pastor and church family. Sister Juanita was preceded in death by toddler daughter, Anita Jewel Shaw; infant son, Isodore Alonzo Shaw; one son-in-law, Rudy McPherson Sr.; four siblings, infant girl Robinson, Mother Daisy L. King, Bishop George E. Robinson and Mother Girtha L. McM! illian. Sister Juanita is survived by two children Patricia A. McPherson and Charlie P. (Jackie) Shaw Jr., both of Kalamazoo, MI; five grandchildren Shamesha R. (Jeffrey) Brown (reared as a daughter) of Dayton, OH; Ashiya (Mikus) Nelson of Atlanta, GA; Charlie P. Shaw III; Rudy McPherson Jr. and Octavia G. McPherson all of Kalamazoo, MI; three great-grandchildren Alexis Nelson of Atlanta, GA; Mercedes Nelson and Mikus Nelson both of Kalamazoo, MI; one devoted sister, Mary Y (Frankie) Taylor of Mobile, AL; one uncle, Thomas J. (Vivian) Dawkins of Citronelle, AL; one sister-in-law, Joyce Robinson of Kalamazoo, MI; two brother-in-laws, Elder Oren McMillian and Minister James Floyd King of Kalamazoo, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Also, a god-sister, Georgia Bates; godchildren, Todd (Melinda) Lockett, Andrea Butler, Elder Rickey (Kherri) Woods and Trina (Princess and Morgan) White; special friends, Marie Bennette Ware, Johnella Cunningham, Odessa Nelso! n, Deacon and Mrs. James Hamilton, Carol Hogan, and Gloria Giles. A Ho megoing Celebration will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, with a 12 Noon Family Hour at The Galilee Baptist Church, Bishop Tommie D. Lockett, officiating. Friends may view 6-8 PM Monday at Faith Temple Church of God. Interment Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Arrangements by the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. You may view Mother Shaw-Taylor's DVD Memorial Tribute online at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 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: PENNEY, GRINDER, MYERS, BARTHOLOMEW, ENGLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25659/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PENNEY, Donald Duane Scotts Donald Duane Penney was born May 6, 1929 in Vicksburg MI, the son of Ervin and Lela (Grinder) Penney. He died January 2, 2010 at home with his family. He is survived by Patricia Myers, his wife of 62 years; as well as his children Christine (Leon) Bartholomew, Allen (Sandee) Penney, Brad (Sue) Penney, and Danny (Kathy) Penney; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers Robert (Lori) Penney, Orlin (Judy) Penney, and sister Joyce Engle. His brother Gerald Penney preceded him in death. Don was a dairy farmer who owned and operated Penney Farms since 1962. Prior to farming, he built houses in the Kalamazoo area with Penney Brothers and was a master plumber. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and RVing. Cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held for friends and family on Tuesday, January 5th, from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Fulton Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 14108 W Avenue in Fulton, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Borgess ! Hospice and the National Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 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: NORTHRUP, LANTZ, FATKIN, VILLARD, CHRISTOPHER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25658/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NORTHRUP, Jeffrey L. Of Portage Passed away Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2009. Jeff was born October 19, 1958 in Kalamazoo the son of Richard and Joyce (Lantz) Northrup. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kayla Fatkin in 2001 and his father, Richard in 2007. Surviving are his children, Miranda (Craig) Villard of Ohio, Max Northrup of Kalamazoo; his mother, Joyce Northrup of Portage; his former wife, Deborah Northrup of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Zachary and Emily Villard and nephews, Aaron (Jamie) Christopher, and Todd (Jennifer) Christopher. Jeff was formerly employed by Consumers Concrete, K&D Enterprises, and Greenfield Farms. He later went on to own welding, recycling, and trucking businesses of his own. Jeff never met a power tool he didn't like. He attended Kalamazoo First Assembly in Portage where he enjoyed the services, his friends, and most recently, running the sound board there. Jeff is best remembered behind the wheel of a semi, cigarette dangling, and music loud. He will be deeply mis! sed by all who knew and loved him. Services for Jeff will be held at 1:00 o'clock Tuesday at the Kalamazoo First Assembly, 5550 Oakland Dr., with Pastor Dave Barringer officiating. Friends may meet the family Tuesday from 12-1:00 at the church. Private family interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Kalamazoo First Assembly or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. www.langelands.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 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: SMITH Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25657/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SMITH, Viola Willis Of Kalamazoo Departed this life on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 12:00 Noon with an 11:00 AM family hour from The Galilee Baptist Church with Dr. J. Louis Felton Officiating. Arrangements entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 1, 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: YOUNG, STRATTON, ROBERTS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25656/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YOUNG, Mr. Harold E. "Spike" Portage, MI Died Wednesday morning December 30, 2009. Spike was born February 12, 1948 in Allegan, Michigan a son of Harold and Laura (Stratton) Young. Spike grew up in Allegan and later moved to Kalamazoo where he has lived most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Harriet and Susan. He is survived by a sister, Sharon Roberts of Ward, CO; and his extended family at the Osterhout Home, Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Borgess Hospice. Services will be held 10 o'clock Tuesday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service. Private burial will take place in Kendall Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Residential Opportunities Incorporated. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 1, 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: ASMA, WILKINSON, MACDONALD, GROENEWEGEN, DENHARTIGH, GREAVES, LYONS, VISSCHER, VANDENTOP, QUIST Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25654/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ASMA, Lois D. Of Portage Entered her eternal home on December 26, 2009 while at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Lois Doreen Wilkinson was born in Cheltenham, Ontario, Canada on June 2, 1932, to George and Myrtle (Macdonald) Wilkinson. She was married to Nick Asma on January 6, 1975. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister Margaret, a 9 year old brother Donald, sisters-in-law Elizabeth Groenewegen and Jacoba DenHartigh. She is survived by her husband, Nick and two sisters, Audrey (Patrick) Greaves of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada and Carol (James) Lyons of Cheltenham, Ontario, Canada; in laws, Gre Visscher of The Netherlands, Neil (Dinah) Asma of Florida, John (Donna) Asma of Kalamazoo, Marianne (Bert) VandenTop of Grand Rapids, Janie (Charles) Quist of Byron Center, Albert (Mary) Asma of Kalamazoo and Jacob (Nancy) Asma of Virginia; many nieces and nephews and special friends. Lois was an elementary school teacher and library supervisor in Peel County in Ontario. She was a member of T! hird Christian Reformed Church in Kalamazoo where she initiated the Coffee Break Ministry. She also served as a deaconess and deacon. Her Godly life was an inspiration to us all. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Third Christian Reformed Church 2400 Winchell Ave. with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Baker and the Rev. Meg Jenista officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church with private interment at Mt. Ever-Rest North Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Lois's name may be made to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Scleroderma Research. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 28, 2009 (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: THIEL, MCCANN, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25653/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THIEL, Madeline 12/14/25 - 12/14/09 Died at her residence in Kalamazoo, MI. Loving wife for 65 years to William E. Thiel, dear mother to Richard (Joanna) Thiel and the late Robert Thiel. Also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-children, a brother Bud (Jean) McCann, daughter-in-law Christine Thiel, and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her sister and brother- in- law Helen (Ray) Smith. Private services were held at Oakland Hills Cemetery. Contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 30, 2009 (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: TARLETON, HENRY, NASON, ANDERSON, WUNDERLICH, KENNEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25652/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TARLETON, Mrs. Kathleen L. Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday afternoon December 28, 2009. Kathleen was born November 4, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois a daughter of Thomas and Marie (Henry) Nason. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for six years, coming from Bradenton, FL. She also attended St. Augustine Catholic Church. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence C. Tarleton, Sr. on February 8, 1997; three sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by five children, Lawrence C. Tarleton, Jr. of Grand Rapids, Tom Tarleton of Portage, Kathy (Dan) Anderson of Grand Rapids, Maureen Wunderlich of Munich, Germany, and Jeffrey Tarleton of Berlin, Germany; six grandchildren, Brad (Amanda) Anderson, Katelyn Anderson, Roman Wunderlich, Chelsea Wunderlich, Kay Tarleton, and Zack Tarleton; and a sister, Patricia (Ray) Kenney of Clayton, CA. A memorial Mass will be offered 2 o'clock Saturday at the St. Isidore Parish, 628 Diamond Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Private burial will take place in Ft. Custer Nati! onal Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association . 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 December 30, 2009 (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: HARLEY, SMITH, GREAR, GASTON, CROCKRELL, MITCHELL, SMITH, HOLLAND, JACKSON, DUNIGAN, COLEMAN, JULIAN, SAUNDERS, EZELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25651/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SMITH-HARLEY, Priscilla E. "Penny" Of Kalamazoo Went home to be at rest with the Lord Sunday, December 27, 2009 at home after a short illness. Mrs. Harley was born March 12, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late Mrs. Lemonia Smith-Grear and the late Sammy Gaston. Mrs. Harley was baptized in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church as a youth, where she attended and served in the Trinity Choir and attended Sunday School. Mrs. Harley was employed by MLK-Westwood for over 15 years, she has a special love for her "kids". Mrs. Harley leaves behind precious memories in the hearts of her husband Pastor Maurice A. Harley, (Pastor of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, MI.); a step-son Marcus of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers: James (Cherrille) Smith of Kalamazoo, and Henry (Evora) Crockrell of Grand Rapids, MI.; five sisters: Sandra Mitchell, Sharon Smith, Claudia Smith all of Kalamazoo, Alice Holland of Detroit, MI., Rosemary Jackson of Washington, DC., and other siblings. She also leaves behind an uncle Rev. Ge! orge Dunigan of Flint, MI.; five aunts: Mrs. Maudine Coleman, Mrs. Georgia Julian, Mrs. Irma Saunders, and Mrs. Janice Ezell; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and her "baby" Bullett. Mrs. Harley was preceded in death by her parents, two sister, grandparents, three aunts, and several cousins. Visitation will be held (tomorrow) Thursday, December 31, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Addis Moore officiating. Interment to follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park North. Arrangements entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 30, 2009 (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: PHILLIPS, CRAYTHORNE, HOOTON, JOHNSON, KNIGHT, PARKER, TAYLOR, WICKS, GRAVES, NEWELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25650/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PHILLIPS, Maureen D. Of Kalamazoo Passed away December 26, 2009 at Bronson Hospital. She was born March 18, 1931 in Oundle, England to the late Edwin J. and Doris (Craythorne) Hooton. Maureen was united in marriage on December 31, 1954, to James Phillips in Oundle, Church. James was a USAF veteran, stationed at Molesworth R.A.F. Base when they met. They returned to the USA and then traveled extensively in the U.S. and in Germany. Upon retirement, they settled in Kalamazoo at 1906 Dorchester, where they lived for 33 years before moving to their current address. Maureen loved cooking and shopping. She loved time with family and gardening. Surviving Maureen are, her daughter, Leslie (Kelly) Johnson of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren, Jamie and Scott Johnson; brothers, Ralph (Pat) Hooton, Peter (Sheila) Hooton, John (Helle) Hooton; sisters, Audrey Knight, Gwen (Michael) Parker, Jean (Ian) Taylor, Sheila (Malcolm) Wicks, Brenda (Norman) Graves, Janice Newell; several nieces and nephews. Also preceding Maureen in dea! th were, a son, Robert J. Phillips; two brothers, and three sisters. Family will greet friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3296 S. 9th St., where services will take place on Thursday at 11:30, Pastor Scott Burdick, officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 29, 2009 (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: DILLON Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25649/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DILLON, Bruce Leonard Of Schoolcraft Passed away Saturday evening, December 26, 2009. Funeral services will take place Thursday, 2:00 o'clock at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Family will greet friends from 1-2:00 o'clock, just prior to services. Burial will follow at Schoolcraft Cemetery. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 29, 2009 (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: CARTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25648/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CARTER, Mr. Clarence Age 87 Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009. Homegoing Services will be held 12 Noon Thursday, with an 11:00 AM Family Hour at The Galilee Baptist Church, Dr. J.L. Felton, officiating. Interment Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Arrangements by the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. You may view Mr. Carter's DVD Tribute online Thursday at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 30, 2009 (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: CALKINS, MURYNE, BOSS, OUZTS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25647/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CALKINS, Mr. Leo Oshtemo Twp. Leo passed away December 26, 2009 at home. Leo was born in Benton Harbor on February 15, 1935 the son of Darrell and Margaret (Muryne) Calkins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Augustine Cathedral, an assistant scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America with a troop of developmentally disabled scouts, a member of Knights of Columbus #1616, a founding member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and was a member of the Kalamazoo Wings Booster Club. He was preceded in death by a sister Lois Boss. Leo is survived by his wife Patricia whom he married May 1, 1965 and three children Michael Calkins, Carol Calkins both of Kalamazoo and Theresa (Kevin) Ouzts of Lawrence; four grandchildren Joshua, Andrew, Kaleb and Isaiah and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received today, Tuesday December 29, 2009 from 2 - 4 and 6 until 8 PM at the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated December 30, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Augustine Cathedral. Msgr. Thomas Martin Celebrant. Burial will be in Mt.. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cancer Center of S.W. Michigan or Southern Care Hospice. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 29, 2009 (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: BOTIMER, DAVIS, HOLLINGSWORTH, ANCEL, WELSH, DELANGE, ORRISON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25646/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOTIMER, Joann M. (Davis) Of Kalamazoo Joann passed away Monday morning, December 28, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born May 15, 1933 in Merrill, Wisconsin the daughter of Claude M. and Gladys M. (Hollingsworth) Davis. Joann was a 1957 graduate of Emmanuel Missionary College. On July 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Richard L. Botimer in San Antonio, Texas. Member of the Kalamazoo SDA Church since 1970, sang in the choir at that time, and also with the Kalamazoo Oratorio Society for several years. She taught Piano several years in her home and one year at the Kalamazoo Jr. Academy. Her hobbies were keeping plants and generally tending her home which was very important to her. She did day-care in her home for many years and regrets she did not keep a record of the children that moved through her home. She also spent several years working at Indian Prairie Elementary School and serving at MacKenzies' Bakery. Prior to moving to Kalamazoo she worked at the Review and Herald Publishing office in! Silver Springs, Maryland, then moved over to Walter Reed Army Hospital. When her husband was in school she did day-care in her home and enjoyed doing ceramics for a period. She enjoyed travel, first with her family, then later with her husband, a highlight of which was a motor trip to Alaska, then later to Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. She traveled to Jamaica, and later Trinidad, W.I. She always enjoyed seeing her children and grandchildren when they would visit. They were always very important to her. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Richard; their four children, Michelle (Jeff) Ancel of Lansing, Renee (Brian) Welsh of Leo, Indiana, Patrick (Jocey) Botimer of Groton, NY, and April (Vince) DeLange of Mattawan; nine grandchildren, Michael Orrison, Brian Ancel, Heather Orrison, Matthew Ancel, Alex Botimer, Derek DeLange, Lucas DeLange, Alex Welsh, and Zachary Welsh. Preceding her in death were one son, Kevin Botimer; and her parents. Memorial services for Jo! ann will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday at Kalamazoo Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1601 Nichols Road, with Pastor Michael Nickless officiating. Private interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Joann's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 29, 2009 (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: BARLOW, LEE, MELLEMA, SMITH, ASHBY, SCHULER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25645/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BARLOW, Carol Anne Age 71 Passed away peacefully in her sleep Christmas night, at her home in Old Bridge Village, North Fort Meyers. A resident of Richland, MI, for 35 years prior to moving to Florida. Carol Anne was preceded in death by her mother, Viva Lee and grandson, Brandon Mellema. Carol Anne is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas Barlow; beloved children Thomas Barlow, Jr. (Kelly), Patrick Barlow, and Bridget Smith (Aaron), and cherished grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren, and Kevin Barlow, Shelby Barlow, Nicole, Danielle, and Zachary Smith. Father Robert Lee, siblings Linda Smith, Lareca Ashby, Donna Schuler, Gregory Lee and William Lee. Carol Anne was a giving, caring person who was loved by everyone. She touched the hearts of all she knew; her absence will have a profound affect on those she left behind to treasure their memories of her. A memorial service will be in Fort Myers, FL. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 31, 2009 (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: AMBS, PETERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25644/mb.ashx Message Board Post: AMBS, Christine M. Of Des Moines, IA Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away December 26, 2009 in Des Moines, IA. Christine was born March 23, 1924 in Pinconning, MI, a daughter of Harry and Alice Peters. Until the age of 17, she lived on the Isabella Indian Reservation in Mt. Pleasant and later moved to Lansing and then to Mattawan in 1950. She was employed for 35 years at Welch Foods, Inc. in Lawton. Christine was a former member of the Grace Missionary Church in Mattawan until she moved to Des Moines to be with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger H. Ambs in 1989 and by a son Daniel Ambs. Surviving are two sons and their spouses, Roger, Jr. and Sandra Ambs and Ralph and Alison Ambs, all of Des Moines, IA; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday at 1 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. with the Rev. Dan Bungee of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Des Moines, IA officiating. Friends may meet the family beginning at 12 Noon Wednesday at! the funeral home. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Texas Township. Memorial contributions in Christine's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association . Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book and leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 29, 2009 (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: GONSALVES, WELLMAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25643/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GONSALVES, Emanuel F. "Manne" Of Kalamazoo Died at The Laurels of Galesburg on Friday, January 1, 2010. He was born September 17, 1919 in New York City, the only son of Manoel E. and Mary D. Gonsalves. He graduated from Michigan State College following discharge from the U.S. Army following WW II. His business career was spent in sales with several companies, and he retired from Montgomery Ward. He had been married to Fra Gonsalves and Agnes Gonsalves, both of whom are deceased. Survivors include a daughter, Fra (Skip) Wellman of Portage, and a son, W. Bradley Gonsalves of Columbus, IN, along with three grandchildren. At his request, there will be no calling, service or memorials Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 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: DAVIS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25642/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DAVIS, Brenda Louise Of Kalamazoo Departed this life on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Services will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM with a 12:00 noon family hour from The Galilee Baptist Church with Dr. J. Louis Felton officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 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: mikezmolek1 Surnames: Wakefield, Walster, Simons, Lawler, Calhoun, Peterson Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/14126.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Henry and Anna are buried there in the Lawler Cemetery with their grandson, "Little" Wayne Calhoun close to Anna's parents, Robert and Anna (Walster) Wakefield. Attached is a picture of my mother at the gravestone of Robert and Anna, taken in 1993. It is a remarkable stone. A fourth family to intermarry with the Simons, Wakefields and Petersons is the Lawlers, after whom the cemetery is named. We had to get permission to go onto Camp Custer to visit the cemetery. But just across the road on the other side of the fence we found the foundation of Robert and Anna Wakefield's homestead deep in the corner of the park in a forested area. They were all pushed out in 1917 to make room for Camp Custer. As for Henry's parents, Titus T. Simons and Elizabeth Peterson, they are buried in the nearby Reese Cemetery along with Perthena Simons and Robert N. Wakefield (Jr.). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Simons, Wakefield Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/14126.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Didn't look before but Anna & Henry Simons are buried in the same cemetery as Robert & Ann Wakefield. http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/kalamazoo/cemeteries/lawler109gcm.txt The following link will enable you to look for marriage, death, cemetery records ect.. http://kalamazoogenealogy.org./ 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.