This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RICHMOND, GRIERSON, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23016/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Carey W. RICHMOND - Kalamazoo, MI, died Sunday, October 12, 1997. Mr. RICHMOND was born November 20th, 1911 in Aberdeen, OH. He was the son of Oscar and Elizabeth (GRIERSON) RICHMOND. Upon graduation from Aberdeen High School he joined the J. C. Penney Company in Maysville, KY, rising to Assistant Manager. IN 1939, he was transferred to the Chillicothe, OH store, and in 1943 to Battle Creek, MI, again as Assistant Manager, July 1st, 1948 he became Manager of the Greenville, MI store and continued as Manager at the Midland, MI and Kalamazoo stores in 1949 and 1963 respectively. Mr. RICHMOND retired in February 1973. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Kalamazoo County Club, and Elks Lodge #50. He served as President of the Downtown Kalamazoo Association in 1974; and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. Mr. RICHMOND was preceded in death by Nancy (OWENS) RICHMOND, mother of James W. RICHMOND (spouse Lois) of Kalamazoo; and Helen (KOCH) RICHMOND, mother of John E. RICHMOND (spouse Marcia) of St. Johns, MI. He is survived by his wife, Irene (CLIFFORD) RICHMOND; and her son Jack (spouse Margot) CLIFFORD. Mr. RICHMOND is also survived by granddaughter, Emile A. RICHMOND-RANZO (spouse Dean); and great-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Suzannah, and grandson, Andrew J. RICHMOND of Kalamazoo (children/grandchildren of James), and grandson, Matthew G. RICHMOND of DeWitt, MI (son of James), and grandson, Matthew G. RICHMOND of DeWitt, MI (son of John). Services for Mr. RICHMOND will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., on Tuesday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Mr. Keith Treman officiating. Visitation is scheduled for Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday one hour prior to service time. Interment will be made in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070322262300495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RICE, WETMORE, LEMIEUX, SPEARS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23015/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wendy RICE - Cooper, MI, died September 23, 1997. Mrs. RICE was born July 31, 1951 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Roger WETMORE and Nadine LEMIEUX. She had attended O'Brien High School, and was a member of the Word of Truth 4 Square Church in Olivet. On June 27, 1970, she was united in marriage to Dennis RICE who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Brian and Jean RICE of Kalamazoo, Dennis RICE Jr., of Cooper; grandson, Brandon RICE of Kalamazoo; her parents; 3 half-sisters, Lisa SPEARS of Kalamazoo, Heather and Holly WETMORE, both of Columbus, OH; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call beginning Thursday at the Betzler Funeral Home, Stadium Dr., W. of 131 Serving People of All Faiths where services will be held Saturday 10:00 a.m., Pastor Garry O'Dell, Word of Truth 4 Square Church, officiating. Interment West Cooper Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Word of Truth 4 Square Church. The family will be present Thursday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. to receive friends. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth, There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. Which the Lord, The Righteous Judge, Shall give me at that Day; And not to me only, But unto all them also That love His appearing." 2 Timothy 4: 7-8. Your family loves you and will miss you! source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sep 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070322132800495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RAY, GARRETT, LETOURNEAU, TEETAERT, ARMSTRONG, BUNDAY, MANNELLA, RAGAIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23014/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Lois E. RAY - Kalamazoo, MI, passed away early Thursday morning September 18, 1997. Mrs. RAY was born November 29, 1922 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Irving and Arvilla (LETOURNEAU) GARRETT. She had been a life-long resident of this community. Mrs. RAY was employed with the Michigan Bell Telephone Company for several years before turning her full attention to raising her family. Mrs. RAY was [a] member of the First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo and a member of the Mary Kate Guild. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed playing bridge, golf and traveling. On May 13, 1943, she was united in marriage to Theodore (Ted) RAY, who survives. Also surviving are three children, a daughter, Cheryl (Tom) TEETAERT of Grosse Pointe Woods, a son Kent (Susan) RAY of Kalamazoo, and a daughter Jodi (Steve) ARMSTRONG of Grosses Pointe Woods; 7 grandchildren, Tracy, Todd and Torrey TEETAERT; Kristen and Kelsey RAY; and Tyler and Madison ARMSTRONG; her sister, Bernice BUNDAY; her step-mother, Pearl GARRETT; a step-sister, Josie (Harry) MANNELLA; a step-brother, Miles RAGAIN and several nieces and nephews. A memorial services will be held 12 o'clock Monday at the First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo, 129 S. Park St., with the Rev. Dr. Robert Noblett officiating. There will be no visitation. Private interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the National Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203, Evanston, IL 60202. Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sep 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070322015600495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RYAN, SHELATA, WEISE, NIELSEN, TAYLOR, PRICKETT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23013/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. June S. RYAN - Kalamazoo, MI, died Monday morning, March 9, 1998 at her residence. Mrs. RYAN was born June 13, 1927 in Wyandotte, Michigan, a daughter of Bartholemew and Elnora (WEISE) SHELATA. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and 2 brothers. On May 21, 1949, she was united in marriage to William J. RYAN, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Michael RYAN of Gobles; 2 daughters, Kathleen (Thomas) NIELSEN of Whitehall, MI, and Theresa (Edward) TAYLOR of Taylor, MI; 8 grandchildren; and a sister, Eleanor PRICKETT of Trenton, MI. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held 1 o'clock Wednesday at the Cheshire HIlls Baptist Church, 4160 102nd Ave., Allegan, with the Rev. Mr. David Pabis officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., source: Kalamazoo Gazette March 1998 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070320125100495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROE, GOOLSBY, SELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23011/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Christopher M. ROE - Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday evening, March 3, 1998. Christopher was born in Kalamazoo, January 7, 1975, the son of Donald and Bonny (GOOLSBY) ROE. He was a member of North Presbyterian Church, attended Croyden School 13 years, had a tremendous love of gospel and country music, and enjoyed his dog, Bubbles, who preceded him in death. Surviving besides his parents are his grandmother, and [her] husband, Gloria and Forrest SELL of Kalamazoo; two brothers and spouses, James and Angela ROE of Kalamazoo, Donald III and Mellissa ROE of South Haven, three nieces and three nephews, Ashley, Jacklyn, Halla, Michael, Dylan and Patrick; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen, with Rev. Fred Cunningham, Rev. D. Evor ROBERTS and Pastor Kenneth SIMMONS officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemtery. Memorial contributions may be made to North Presbyterian Church, or to Family & Children Services for respite care, or to the family. Friends will be received at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 7-9 p.m. this evening and from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Joldersma & Klein 917 S. Burdick, 343-2628 source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mar 1998 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070319553500495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RUSSELL, GALBREATH, WHITTENMYER, HALE, SCHWARTZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23010/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Virginia Leota RUSSELL - Of Midland, Formerly of Kalamazoo, age 82, died Monday, August 4, 1997 at the MidMichigan Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 24, 1915 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Freeland L. and Blanch (WHITTEMYER) GALBREATH. The former Virginia GALBREATH married W. Cleland RUSELL on March 23, 1935 in Kalamazoo. He predeceased her on July 11, 1997. She had been employed in food service at various schools in the Kalamazoo area for several years. She was a member of the Wickwire Chapter #57 Order of the Eastern Star. She was Grand Electa in the Adair-Russell Grand Family from 1972-1973. She was later a member of Loyalty #497 of Kalamazoo. Mrs. RUSSELL is survived by three children, Kay and her husband, Larry HALE of Midland, David and his wife, Teri of Rochester, MN, and William of Waterford; by one sister Barbara SCHWARTZ of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In accordance with Mrs. RUSSELL's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider MidMichigan Hospice, 3007 North Saginaw Road, Midland, MI 48640. Arrangements for Mrs. RUSSELL are in the care of Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors, Midland, 517-631-2292. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070319254400495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROSS, BORUCH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23009/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Samuel L. ROSS - passed away Thursday, August 21, 1997 in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. ROSS was born August 4, 1911 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of Abraham and Cecile ROSS, and was a resident here since 1949. Before retirement here since 1949. Before retirement, he was employed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. in pharmaceutical research. He was a member of the Congregation of Moses, the Westside Kiwanis Club, and the A.R.R.P. His wife, Matilda, passed away in 1993. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Charles D. ROSS of Ft. Worth, TX, and Richard S. ROSS of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Min BORUCH of Florida. Graveside services will be held Monday at 1:00 o'clock in Jewish Riverside Cemetery with Rabbi Harvey Spivak officiating. Memorial contributions made be made to A.A.R.P. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070319121000495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROHM, DAMMER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23008/mb.ashx Message Board Post: C. Dexter ROHM - Richland, MI, Died peacefully at home Saturday, August 9, 1997 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 26, 1938 in Pontiac, MI, he received degrees from Davenport Business Institute and Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. Associated with Davenport for 37 years, Dex served as an instructor, Dean and President of the Kalamazoo branch, formerly Parsons Business School, and Senior Vice President of Davenport Business School System. In June, he was honored with the 1997 Davenport College Distinguished Alumni Award. He was a member of Second Reformed Church of Kalamazoo Community, Dex had served on the boards of the Kalamazoo Symphony, Bronson Hospital Foundation, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Options for Community Living, Gull Lake Country Club, Kalamazoo Personnel Guidance Association, and Plaza Arts Circle. He was a trustee and past President of the Kalamazoo YMCA, past President of the Michigan Business Schools Association, and past Chairman of the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools Accrediting Commission. Dex was preceded in death by his father, C. Dexter ROHM Sr. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Sandy; a daughter, Kim and son-in-law, Tom DAMMER of Pittsburgh, PA; a son, Bill and daughter-in-law, Amy of Chattanooga, TN; his mother, Grayce of Kalamazoo; a sister, Judy of Mason, MI; four grandchildren, Emily and Ross DAMMER and Anna and Ashley ROHM. Contributions may be made to the Dex ROHM Scholarship Fund - Davenport College, Kalamazoo Branch, Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo, West Michigan Cancer Center, or Second Reformed Church. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23 at Second Reformed Church, 2323 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070318535800495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROELLCHEN, KOESTNER, ELZEY, RITCHIE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23007/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dr. Todd Linn ROELLCHEN "Toad" - Formerly of Kalamazoo, died suddenly on August 9th, 1997. Todd was born August 31, 1964 in Kalamazoo, the son of Sandra ROELLCHEN and Thomas ROEHLLCHEN. A 1982 graduate of Loy Norrix High School, he attended Albion College and Michigan State University, and MSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated from medical school in 1994. He was in his third year of Family Practice residency in Tucson, Arizona. In addition to his pure joy and zest for living, he exhibited a deep sense of loyalty and devotion to his friends, family and patients. Todd leaves many supportive friends and family members. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Thomas J. "T. .J." ROEHLLCHEN; sisters, Lisa ROEHLLCHEN and Julia KOESTNER; two grandmothers, Cleo Patrick and Anne ELZEY; one great-grandmother, Magdalene ELZEY; two nephews, Elijah ROELLCHEN and Elzey ROEHCHEN-RITCHIE; and several loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14th, 1987 at S. Monica's Church, 534 West Kilgore, Kalamazoo. In accordance with his wishes cremation has already taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Todd ROELLCHEN Fund made payable to the Kalamazoo Foundation, 332 Comerica Bldg., Kalamazoo MI 49007. The funds will be used to assist in furthering alchohol awareness and/or medical school training. The family is being served by the Calvin-Starks and Frost Funeral Home, South Haven. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070318340400495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROBINSON, MACON, WILLIAMS, HOOKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23006/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Hazel L. ROBINSON - 22391 W. Main, Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1946 in Macon, MS. She was a cook at Borgess Medical Center for 25 years. Hazel bowled for the Kalamazoo Center Bowling League. She was preceded in death by her father, C. S. MACON; brother Essie MACON; and sister, Willie B. MACON. She leaves to remember her, her loving husband, Leonard ROBINSON Sr; two sons, Calvin WILLIAMS and Leonard ROBINSON Jr; grandchildren, Terrell DAVIS, DeShawn ROBINSON, Gwendolyn (CANNOY) and Amber HOOKER. Hazel has six great-grandchildren. Also cherishing her memory are her mother, Ethel MACON; her sisters, Minnie (Robert), Ann (and the late Wilton), Dorothy (Al), and Willie (Amos); a daughter-in-law, Wanda; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Baptist Church, Rev. Monroe White officiating. Friends may call Friday from 7-8 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home 521 Douglas, A Forethought Member Interment Mt. Ever-Rest (North) Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette July 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070318031200495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RILEY, BAIN, MACCREERY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23005/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Daniel T. RILEY - Oshtemo, passed away Saturday, September 6, 1997, at his home. Dan was born February 20, 1954, in Lockport, NY, the son of John and Doris (BAIN) RILEY. He attended Southern Missionary College in Collegedale, TN. For the past 7 years he had been employed with Bronson Place Care Center, where he helped and was a friend to many residents. He enjoyed music and playing the guitar, art, photography, motorcycling and being with people. Surviving are 2 sons, Jonathon RILEY and David RILEY, and their mother, Ann MACCREERY, all of Kalamazoo; his parents, John "Jack" and Dorrie RILEY of Otsego; several other family members and many friends. Friends may meet the family from 7-9 P.M. Thursday at the Winkel Funeral Home Otsego where Services will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park - North, Kalamazoo. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070317534600495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RUEHLE, NEWMAN, SWONK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23004/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Ralph F. RUEHLE - Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday evening, December 2, 1997 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Ralph was born in Allegan, September 4, 1908, the son of Oscar and Blanche (NEWMAN) RUEHLE. He had been a self-employed auto mechanic and worked for Auto Parts Distributors until his retirement. On August 20, 1938, he married Helen SWONK, who preceded him in death on April 24, 1994. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Delmar RUEHLE. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Violet RUEHLE of Cedarburg, WI: two granddaughters, Kim RUEHLE of Cedarburg, and Stacy RUEHLE of Saukville, WI; a great-granddaughter, Emily RUEHLE; two nieces and two nephews. Friends will be received at the funeral home beginning Friday at 5 p.m., where Services will be held Friday evening at 7 o'clock with Rev. John Grathwohl officiating. Private family committal services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, on Saturday. The family will be at the funeral home from 5 to 7 on Friday. Joldersma & Klein, 917 S. Burdick, 343-2628 source: Kalamazoo Gazette Dec, 1997 (submitted 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. PRIVACY STATEMENT http://www.thegenerationsnetwork.com/default.aspx?html=pp We do not sell, rent or otherwise distribute the personal information you provide us to third party advertisers. Don't want to receive this email anymore? No problem. It's easy to unsubscribe altogether or change your email preferences. Click here to unsubscribe from all message board alerts: http://www.ancestry.com/unsubscribe/?eml=MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com&md5=&mb=1 To change your preferences log in to My Ancestry and go to the 'my alerts' section. http://www.ancestry.com/t9760/e2008070317463700495735362940/rd.ashx You can contact us at: The Generations Network, Inc., 360 West 4800 North, Provo, UT 84604, Attn: Customer Service.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROBINSON, WEST, DENAWAY, WHITE, NISPER, TYLER, KEENE, BADEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23003/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Richard W. ROBINSON - Of Kalamazoo, MI, went to be with his Savior, Wednesday, November 19, 1997 following a lengthy illness. Mr. ROBINSON was born July 3, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Leo C. and Alta (WEST) ROBINSON, and has been a resident of Kalamazoo for the past 75 years. He served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II and prior to his retirement was associated with Bishop Distributing in Grand Rapids as a salesman and later Vice-President. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo. On December 31, 1939, he was united in marriage to Arlene DENAWAY, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sue and King WHITE of Kalamazoo; son, Richard and Nancy ROBINSON of Grand Rapids; 4 grandchildren, Kristine and Jon NISPER of Tucson, AZ, Ronald ROBINSON of Grand Rapids, Shawn and Paul TYLER and Jennifer WHITE of Kalamazoo; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne NISPER; 3 sisters, Doris HARVEY, Avis and Richard KEENE and Eileen and Garth BADEN, all ! of Kalamazoo; brother, Chester and Shirley ROBINSON of Winsbourgh (sic), TX; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. In accordance with his sister. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 o'clock Friday at the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, 212 S. Park St., with Rev. Mr. Keith Treman officiating. Private inurnment will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to V.N.A. Hospice of S. W. Michigan, the Memorial Fund at First United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1997 (submitted 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: AJP44 Surnames: RICHMAN, DIMMICK, MOORE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23002/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Joan M. RICHMAN - 3609 Canterbury, passed away Friday, July 25, 1997 in Traverse City. Mrs. RICHMAN was born December 17, 1933 in Kalamazoo and had retired from the Upjohn Co. in 1990 after many years. Surviving are her husband, Jimmie L. RICHMAN; a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Elizabeth RICHMAN of Ohio; three grandchildren, Bradley, Catherine and David; a brother Robert DIMMICK; and a sister, Wilma MOORE. Friends should come to the Truesdale-Ansell Funeral Home Westnedge at Milham at 1 PM Tuesday to join the funeral cortege to Ft. Custer National Cemetery where graveside services will be held. Visitation today 2-5 and Monday 1-3 and 7-9 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association of Michigan. source: Kalamazoo Gazette July 1997 (submitted 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: AJP44 Surnames: RICHARDS, EBERSTEIN, GETTYS, SHULTZ, WADSWORTH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23001/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Diane Louise RICHARDS - Vicksburg, MI, Diane EBERSTEIN'S life began on May 2, 1954 in Vicksburg, MI. She grew up in the Vicksburg area and graduated from Vicksburg HIgh School in 1972. After high school she was married to Bob GETTYS. They had 2 sons, Jason and his fiance', Amy SHULTZ of Vicksburg, and Jeff of Portage. Bob and Diane were divorced in 1982. Diane enjoyed bowling and played on several area leagues. Family was very important to Diane. She also loved all the Holidays. She would begin decorating for each holiday several months in advance. She was a hard worker, loved to help people and was liked by everyone. On March 28, 1987 she was married to Dale RICHARDS. Diane's family also includes her parents, William and Dorcas EBERSTEIN of Vicksburg; 1 sister, Maria and her husband, Mike WADSWORTH of Constantine; three brothers, Bill of Vicksburg. Todd and his wife, Sue of Portage, and Larry of Oshtemo; a grandson, Tyler SHULTZ; 1 niece and 3 nephews. Diane die! d in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, August 18, 1997 after a short battle with cancer. Friends may spend time with Diane's family on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in McKain Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Vicksburg Lions Club or Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 1954 (submitted 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: AJP44 Surnames: REID, JACOBS, FROEHLICH, SCHAEFER, NERHEIM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23000/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Linda G. REID - Kalamazoo, died peacefully at her home August 27, 1997. Linda was born June 21, 1942 in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Bernard and Helen (FROEHLICH) JACOBS. For 10 years she was employed at Kalamazoo District Bell Federal Credit Union. She was a member of the Women's Financial Gold League at Ridgeview Golf Course, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Surviving are 2 children, Shelley REID of New York, Brian REID of Kalamazoo; her parents in Muskegon; 4 brothers and sisters, Larry and Katie JACOBS of New York, Peggy and Bill SCHAEFER of Muskegon, Christine and Steven, CDR NERHEIM of Gibraltar, Rich and Mary JACOBS of Muskegon; ex-husband, Gerald REID of Grand Rapids. There will be no public visitation and cremation will take place. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 6, 1997 at 1 p.m. at the Betzler Funeral Home Stadium Dr., W. of 131 Serving People of All Faiths Mary Heintzkill, Chaplain Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo, officiating! . Private interment of cremated remains. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1997 (submitted 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: AJP44 Surnames: REED, SONNEVILLE, CUNNINGHAM, MONROE, HARBACK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22999/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Frank REED - Formerly of Richland and 214 Burnham Dr., Kal. age 89, passed away September 10, 1997 at Alamo Nursing Home. He was born July 22, 1906 in Richland Township, the son of Roy and Minnie (SONNEVILLE) REED. He founded the Parkview Inn in Richland in 1929. He owned and operated, with this wife, Marjorie, the Reed Nursing Homes in Richland and Kalamazoo from 1949-1969. He was also a school bus driver for Richland, and his father, Roy was the founder of the Reed Garage in Richland in the late 1920s. He was also a Richland volunteer fireman with his father, Roy. He belonged to the Kalamazoo Gun Club, and enjoyed trap shooting and skeet. He bird hunted in upper and lower Michigan, especially around the Kalkaska area, and hunted moose in Canada, and on one trip was particularly proud of killing 3 moose with 5 shots! He was a member of the Kalamazoo Moose Lodge and Kalamazoo Valley Outboard Club in the 50s and 60s. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former B! eulah CUNNINGHAM; and his parents. Surviving are 2 daughters, Betty Jane MONROE of Kalamazoo, and Bonny Lynn HARBACK of Jacksonville, FL, and Italy; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place at his request. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Memorial Service to be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 1997 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: AJP44 Surnames: REECE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22998/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jack E. REECE - age 56, Formerly of Vicksburg, died on August 30, 1997 in Philadelphia after a long illness. REECE was born in Vicksburg, MI, January 4, 1941, and raised on a farm near Fulton. Following graduation from high school REECE attended the University of Michigan, where he was granted both his Bachelor's and Masters degrees. His Ph.D was awarded at Stanford University. He also studied at Columbia University in New York, and McGill University in Montreal. REECE's doctoral degree studies were made possible as he was the recipient of a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, a Stanford University Graduate Fellowship, and a Ford Foundation Fellowship given annually to the country's most promising graduate students. His entire career was spent at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a professor of modern European history. He also was an adjunct professor at other institutions of higher learning in the Philadelphia area. REECE was a renowned lecturer, often presenting ! papers at National and International conventions of academicians and political leaders, both in the United Stated and Europe. He was honored as the Professor of the Year for the History Department at Penn in 1989. REECE is survived by his mother, Beulah REECE of Vicksburg. Also surviving him are four brothers and a sister, Ron (Diane) of Three Rivers, MI, Tom (Sandy) of New York, John (Lori) of Healdsburg, CA, David (Kathy) of Kalamazoo, and Janet REECE of Aptos, CA. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and a grandnephew, aunts, an uncle, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul in 1962. REECE was a caring person, keeping up on the activities of his family members and a multitude of friends. "A Celebration of Life" will be held at the grave site at the South Fulton Cemetery in Fulton, Michigan on Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place consistent with his wishes. Memorial contributions may be dire! cted to the Carmelo Terlingo Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 42589, Philadelphi a, Pennsylvania, 19101-25889 or South County Community Services, Corner of Main and Prairie, Vicksburg, MI 49097 source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 1997 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: DOORNBOS, HOEKSEMA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22997/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DOORNBOS, Howard Dale Age 65 Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on June 27, 2008, following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Howard was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on September 17, 1942, to the late John and Mae Doornbos. He has resided in Ocean Ridge, Florida, since his retirement from Alvan Motor Freight, Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 2001. Howard was a devoted husband and loving father. He enjoyed spending time on his boat, Seas the Day, watching baseball, playing cards with friends and family and walking the beach with his wife. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kay Doornbos; his daughter, Valerie Kay of Royal Palm Beach, FL; two sons, Kenneth Howard of Galesburg, MI and Steven John of Ocean Ridge, FL; two brothers and one sister, Clarence (Janice) Doornbos of Ada, MI, Robert (Cherie) Doornbos of Hudsonville, MI, Ruth (David) Hoeksema of Boynton Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Brittanie, Brandon and Alexander; sever! al aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and many loving and caring friends. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 1:00 PM at the South Campus of Christ Fellowship Church, 5312 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. Refreshments following the service at the home of Tom and Debbie Geary, 9846 Daphne Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the One Life Ministry of Christ Fellowship Church, 5343 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/29/2008. (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: AJP44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22996.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You don't mention any county in your query. Did the adoption take place in Michigan? 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.