This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PHILLIPS, MARCON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22982/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PHILLIPS, Malissa "Missy" Nicole Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on June 24, 2008. She was born May 9, 1977 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Ruth Ann and William W. Phillips of Kalamazoo. Missy graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 1995 and from Western Michigan University in December of 2007, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She made the Dean's list several times and was currently studying for her master's degree. Missy was employed as a Lead Teacher at Curious Kids in Portage. Missy was an avid bowler and bowled several 300 games. She belonged to the Kalamazoo Area Women's Bowling Association (KAWBA) and bowled in several leagues, and she recently won the 2008 Singles Actual Event in the KAWBA City Tournament. She was proud to be a member of "Team Drink Up", who recently achieved the women's all-time city high series. Missy loved her friends and family, especially her nieces and nephew, as well as the children of some of her best friends. Besides her pa! rents, she is survived by a brother, Fred (Kathy) Phillips; niece Katlyn; sister, Linda (Jeff) Marcon; nephew, Parker and niece Hannah Marcon, all of Paw Paw. Her nieces and her nephew dearly loved "Aunt Mimi" and she will be sorely missed. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday June 27, from 6 to 8 PM at Langeland Family Westside Chapel, 3926 S. Ninth St. in Kalamazoo and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 28, at 1 PM at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the "Missy Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund" supporting youth bowlers, in care of Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: GARDNER Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22981/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GARDNER, Mr. Evish Kalamazoo, MI Age 89 Departed this life June 23, 2008. Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday (tomorrow), with a 12:00 Noon Family Hour at The Galilee Baptist Church, Dr. J. Louis Felton, officiating. Arrangements by the Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Douglas Avenue , Kalamazoo, MI. Interment Riverside Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family of Mr. Gardner at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: FORD, BAKER, DOLPH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22980/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FORD, Dale K., Jr. Of Kalamazoo Dale passed away suddenly Monday, June 23, 2008 at his home. He was born September 9, 1966 in Kalamazoo, the son of Dale and Patricia (Baker) Ford. Dale was employed by Kalamazoo Public Library as the Bookmobile driver for their Oshtemo Branch for many years. He loved music, and professional wrestling and attending concerts and wrestling events; but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his parents, Dale and Patricia Ford; his sister and brother, Michelle Dolph and Darren Ford, both of Kalamazoo; two nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may visit with Dale's family from 5-8 PM on Thursday (tomorrow) at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. There will be no services. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Public Library or a charity of one's choice. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: DUNN, DEPEW Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22979/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DUNN, Velma L. Of Kalamazoo Velma died peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born November 14, 1922 in Dighton, MI, one of eight children to Oliver and Minnie DePew. Velma was the former owner of Velma's Beauty Shoppe in Parchment and then was employed by Checker Motors, retiring after 17 years of service. On June 29, 1941, Velma was united in marriage with Vernon M. Dunn, who preceded her in death on April 27, 2001, after 59 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Gena Rae and five siblings, Ethel, Florence, Grace, Clifford and Wilber. Surviving are two sons, David Dunn of Tustin and Michael (Marian) Dunn of Gobles; two brothers, Raymond DePew of Marion and Calvin DePew of Tustin; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1 Friday afternoon at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., with the Rev. John Vick, officiating. Private interment in Mount Ever-Rest North Cemetery will follow services. Visitation ! will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday. Velma's family has designated The Salvation Army for memorial contributions. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: DARDEN Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22978/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DARDEN, Raja Timothy Of Kalamazoo Suddenly passed away Tuesday June 17, 2008. Services will be held Friday June 27, 2008 at 1 PM with an 11 AM family hour at the Galilee Baptist Church with Dr. J. Louis Felton officiating. "As an expression of sympathy those attending the service please wear casual attire." Interment to follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Professional and Affordable services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. 269-488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: CORNELL, HADAWAY, WALDEN, MOTTER, BARNETT, FREDERICKS, BALLINGER, BOYD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22977/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CORNELL, Mrs. Gracie L. (Hadaway) Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday evening, June 23, 2008 at her residence. Grace was born December 14, 1938 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, a daughter of William and Hazel (Walden) Hadaway. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1956 and was employed with Borgess Hospital for 28 years before retiring. She was also a member of the Church of God Family Worship Center for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles Hadaway. She is survived by four children, Mikel (Rose) Cornell, Sara (Steve) Motter, Mark (Rose) Cornell and Jason Cornell, all of Kalamazoo; a godson, Jerry (Kathy) Hadaway of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Nancy (Richard) Barnett of Galesburg, David (Sandy) Hadaway of Kalamazoo, Alvera Fredericks and Linda Hadaway, both of Kalamazoo, Rosemary (Rick) Ballinger of Galesburg, Joseph (Joyce) Hadaway of Kalamazoo; and Sara (Robert) Boyd of Chattanooga, TN; an uncle, Joe Walden of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; and several nieces, nephews, a! nd cousins. Services will be held 11 o'clock Saturday at the Church of God Family Worship Center, 5841 East H. Ave. Visitation will be 2-8 PM Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Church of God Family Worship Center Building Fund. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: WILLIAMS, FRIEND, DOZEMAN, SPECK, SANCHEZ, CORNISH, MYERS, OVERLANDER, LUMBARD, MENDHAM, DAY, CLELAND Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22976/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILLIAMS, Mr. Steven J. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Tuesday evening, June 24, 2008. Steven was born October 10, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a son of Everett and Evelyn (Friend) Williams. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Bowers Manufacturing for 17 years. He was also an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Williams. On July 3, 1998, he was united in marriage to Nancy Sue (Dozeman) Williams, who survives. Also surviving, five children, Billy (Kathy) Williams of Mattawan, Kelly (William) Speck of Decatur, Julie (George) Sanchez of Mattawan, Jennifer (Dwayne) Cornish of Portage and Chad Myers of Galesburg; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; five brothers and three sisters, Ed (Mary) Williams and Chuck (Jean) Williams, all of Kalamazoo, Barb (Rex) Overlander of Three Rivers, Ellen (Corodan) Lumbard and Betty Mendham all of Portage, and Mike (Pam) Williams, Jim (Margaret) Williams, and Butch (Mary) Williams, all of Kalamazoo; three sisters-in-law,! Dianna Day of Kalamazoo, Janet Cleland of Portage and Norma Dozeman of Kalamazoo; two brothers-in-law, Ken Dozeman of Kalamazoo and Denny (Debbie) Dozeman of Comstock; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 10 o'clock Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/26/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: TELFER, SPRAGUE, WEBBER, ROYER, NEWTON, PHANEUF Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22975/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TELFER, George Myron Age 84 Of Richland, MI Died Tuesday morning, June 24, 2008, at the Plainwell Pines. George was born on November 14, 1923 in Kalamazoo, MI and was the son of Harry and Ruth (Sprague) Telfer. He was a lifetime area resident and had resided in Richland since 1948. George was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served his country aboard the USS New Jersey in the South Pacific Theater. He retired in 1984 as a Supervisor for Burrough's after 14 years of faithful service. George was a Founding Member of the Gull Lake Area Community Church of Richland; he was a 50-year member and Past Master of the F & AM-Richland Lodge and was a volunteer for the Richland Township Fire Department. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed hunting, reading and traveling with his wife, Pearl and he never passed-up a round of golf. On March 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo, he was united in marriage to the former, Pearl M. Webber, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2002. Surviving are two daughters, Marcia L. Royer of Alma, MI and Roxann! e S. (James) Newton of Parchment, MI; his two sons, George H. (Elizabeth) Telfer of Troy, MI and Jerry R. Telfer of Richland, MI; ten grandchildren; and by three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lynn J. Telfer on November 20, 1991; his son-in-law, I. Mark Royer; by his sister, Helen Phaneuf and his brother: Robert S. Telfer. At the request of the family, friends may call on Friday, June 27th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE Richland Chapel 9170 East D Avenue 269-629-6022 the memorial service to celebrate George's life will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 11:00 AM at the Gull Lake Area Community Church, 9292 East CD Avenue, Richland, with Rev. James D. Hill, of Richland, officiating. Memorial contributions in George's honor may be made to the Heartland Hospice Services, 8075 Creekside Drive, Suite 120, Portage, MI, 49024. A personal message to the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/26/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: HOWE, VANDENBERG, NEWTON, MCKINNEY, MCNEILLY, SMITH, LACOSS, BROWN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22973/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOWE, Robert Paul Of Kalamazoo Robert Paul Howe passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 30, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harold A. and Mary (Vanden Berg) Howe. He served four years in the United States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict from 1948 to 1952. Robert was a high school administrator and teacher for many years and in many locations, Mendon, Marcellus, Leslie and finally Chippewa Hills, retiring in 1990. On February 13, 1954 he married Joann Newton, who survives. Robert and Joann spent many mornings at Theo & Stacy's Restaurant on Portage Road and enjoyed Bingo. He will be missed by many. Robert is also survived by his children, Daniel (Evelyn) Howe of Evart, MI, Julie (Bill) McKinney of Clermont, FL, Robert Paul Howe II (Kara) of Big Rapids and Patti (Jeff) McNeilly of Sears, MI; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Holroyd Howe of Portage; three sisters, Harriet Smith of Parchment, Olive (Ted) LaCoss of Paw Paw ! and Virginia H. Brown of AL; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 PM Friday in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., with Rev. Dr. Robert Terwilliger, officiating. Interment will take place next week in East Fork Cemetery, Barryton, MI. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/26/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: GLENN Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22972/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GLENN, Mrs. Calvine Age 97 Of Kalamazoo, MI Went home to be with the Lord, June 23, 2008. Services will be held 1 PM Friday (tomorrow), with a 12 noon family hour at Second Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. M.W. Wright, officiating. Arrangements by the Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI . Interment Riverside Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family of Mrs. Glenn at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/26/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: DEBLECOURT, KLOOSTER, HAMLIN, TABBIA, VANDERBERG, PENNING, VANDERVOS, BAKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22971/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DE BLECOURT, Jacob Of Kalamazoo Passed away June 25, 2008 at Laurels of Galesburg. Jacob was born November 9, 1927 in Kalamazoo to the late John and Florence (Klooster) DeBlecourt. He was united in marriage to Anna Hamlin on January 14, 1972 in Portage, who survives. He was an active member and very dedicated to the Northeastern Baptist Church, for many years. He was a man who enjoyed fishing and loved to camp with family and friends. Jacob is also survived by his children, Don (Kathy) DeBlecourt, James DeBlecourt, Bill DeBlecourt and Rick (Robin) DeBlecourt, Jerry Tabbia, Larry (Mary Jane) Tabbia and Pat Tabbia; grandchildren, Heather, Joshua, and Sarah Tabbia; sister, Bertha VanderBerg; brothers-in-law, Steve (Mattie) Hamlin and Fred (Joan) Hamlin and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Louis DeBlecourt and Peter (Anna) DeBlecourt and sisters, Johanna (Herman) Penning and Teresa VanderVos; daughter-in-law, Julie Reynolds Tabbia; brother-in-law, Bob Hamlin; sister-in-la! w, LaVerna (Bud) Baker. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7:00 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 11:00 AM. in the Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery Chapel. Family invites friends for a fellowship time immediately following the graveside services, at Northeastern Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Northeastern Baptist Church. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/26/2008. (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: ROBINSON, TRINE, AMBERG, MAHLIN, WALKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22969/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Mary Lou ROBINSON - 759 Whites Rd., passed away November 11, 1997 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mrs. ROBINSON was born May 22, 1932 in Fremont, NE. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1964, and a Masters of Library Science Degree from WMU in 1971. She retired in 1987, after 22 years as a teacher and librarian in Nebraska and the Kalamazoo Public Schools. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo, the Twentieth Century Club, the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, and Beta Phi Mu. She was secretary and treasurer of the Kalamazoo Round Table Club, and a Director on its National Board. She was also a member of the Kalamazoo and Michigan Associations of Retired School Personnel. She was preceded in death by a sister, Luanna TRINE in 1996. On June 22, 1958, she was married to James P. ROBINSON, who survives. Also surviving are a nephew, Gary M. TRINE of Nebraska; a niece, Suzanne AMBERG of Kansas City; 4 cousins,! Adella MAHLIN of Cincinnati, Stuart MAHLIN, and Jim and Bill WALKER of California. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church, Park & Academy Sts., the Revs. Kenneth McCaw, Sandra Elfring and Charles Hulbert officiating. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Truesdale-Ansell Funeral Home, Westnedge at Milham. Memorial contributions may be made to Excalibur Foundation of the Round Table Club, the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or the First United Methodist Church. 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: WHL44 Surnames: SLAGER, PETRUCELLI, CARUSO, HALE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22968/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SLAGER, Rosemarie Age 69 Of Fulton Died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at her home. She was born in Montclair Township, New Jersey on August 3, 1938 the daughter of the late Michael and June (Petrucelli) Caruso. She was married to Philip Slager on July 18, 1955. He died on March 16, 2008. Rosemarie had worked at Research Molding and Humphrey Products for many years. She is survived by three sons, Dan (Nancy) Slager of Galesburg, Jim (Lisa) Slager of Mendon, and Tom Slager of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Caruso of California, Albert Caruso of Tennessee, and Don Caruso of Florida; one sister, Virginia Hale of New Jersey. Cremation has been conducted. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff Funeral Home of Mendon. Online register and condolences may be left at Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: SCHROEDER, VANOCKER, JOHNSON, WILLBRANDT, VANDERBOK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22967/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCHROEDER, Mr. Lawrence A. Of Kalamazoo, MI Lawrence went home to be with the Lord Wednesday evening June 25, 2008. He was born July 11, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Lawrence and Retha (VanOcker) Schroeder. He was a 1942 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with the Upjohn Company for 32 years, retiring in 1982. He was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. On November 26, 1948, he was united in marriage to Helen J. Johnson who survives. Also surviving, two daughters, Judith Meskil Willbrandt of Williamsburg, VA and Carleen (Ray) VanderBok of Saline, MI; a son, Randy (Beth) Schroeder of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services and burial will be held in Fort Custer National Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the L! angeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: POVENZ, KOZAR, MULDER, HEUSER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22966/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POVENZ, Geraldine M. "Jerry" (Kozar) Age 75 Of Jenison Formerly of Kalamazoo Was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 26, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Gladys Kozar. Jerry was a strong woman of faith and character. Her perseverance in every situation in life was evident to all who knew her. She also had the gift of hospitality and cooking; always having plenty of food for all who gathered at her home. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Russell Povenz; her children, Russell Jr. and Mary Povenz of Wyoming, Cathleen and John Mulder of Hudsonville, Kevin and Kari Povenz of Jenison, Joseph Povenz of Zeeland, Steven and Michele Povenz of Hudsonville; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Marilyn Kozar, Shirley and John Heuser; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 11:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Church, 2700 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI with Fr. Ronald Hutchinson, celebrant. Interment Mt. Everest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI. Those ! who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice - Trillium Woods or Lack's Cancer Center at Saint Mary's Hospital. Relatives and friends may meet her family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Dr., Grandville, MI on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8:00 PM where a Rosary will be held at 8:00 PM, and on Monday at the church from 10-11:00am prior to the service. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: PAYNICK, YANKOVICH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22965/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PAYNICK, Elizabeth Marie (Mrs. Walter) nee YANKOVICH Lately of New Berlin, WI Died the morning of June 26, 2008, of congestive heart failure. Elizabeth was born January 30, 1918, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and St. Augustine High School, where she graduated with honors in 1936. She attended Western Michigan Teachers' College in Kalamazoo, and began her career teaching primary school in Brooklyn, Michigan. Elizabeth married Walter Paynick of Paw Paw, in 1942. The couple moved to Detroit, where Elizabeth worked for thirty years in the Detroit Public School System. After retirement, Betty and Walt divided their time between Michigan and Florida. Elizabeth was preceded in death by Walter (1987), and is survived by her daughters Patricia, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and Janice, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and by three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. No services are scheduled at this time. If desired, in Elizabeth's memory, donations may be sent to the Zilber Family Hospice, 1155 Honey Creek Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI! 53213-3189. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: MARCON, TILLER, SHAY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22964/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MARCON, Victor J. Went to be with his Lord June 25, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born January 29, 1935, to John and Etrole (Jackie) Marcon in Kalamazoo. He graduated in 1953 from St. Augustine High School in Kalamazoo, where he was an outstanding athlete. Victor served his country honorably in the United States Army, stationed in both the U.S. and Germany. He retired from LSI/Kala now Schawk, in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon and they would have been married 50 years this October. Also surviving are three sons, Steve (Rene) of Kalamazoo, Jeff (Linda) of Paw Paw and Doug (Juanita) of Parchment. Other survivors include grandchildren, Michael, Jessica, Parker and Hannah; sisters, Carol (Larry) Tiller of Richland and Rosemary (Tim) Shay of Allegan; nephews, Dr. Eric Shay of Kalamazoo and Todd Shay of Tennessee. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 2PM-4PM and 6PM-8PM at the Parchment-Redmond Funeral Home loca! ted at 2300 E. "G" Ave., Parchment. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 10AM at the funeral home and burial will immediately follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center, Kairos Dwelling, or the Borgess Visiting Nurse & Hospice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: HERMAN Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22963/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HERMAN, Suzanne Age 78 Of Richland, MI Died on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo, MI, following a lengthy illness. The memorial service to celebrate Suzanne's life will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at Noon at the Gull Lake Area Community Church, 9292 East CD Avenue, Richland. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Suzanne's honor may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center or the Rose Arbor Hospice. The Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is in charge of all the arrangements. A personal message to the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: BOVEN, SCHOLTEN, DEHAAN, FLETCHER, KLOOSTERMAN, CHENERY, WENKE, TRIESENBERG Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22962/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOVEN, Effie Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. She was born February 28, 1917 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Seger and Christina (Scholten) De Haan and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. Effie was a member of Comstock Christian Reformed Church, where she was a member of the Dorcas Society, the Gleaners and had served as a church organist. Effie was the first "TV Lady" (Hospix Television Rentals) at Borgess Hospital. She was a hard worker in the family owned business of raising celery and working in the greenhouse and bedding plants until she was 85 years old. She began selling flowers from her home in Comstock and continued in retail sales at the Wenke Greenhouse, where she loved waiting on the customers. On January 10, 1935, she married Thomas F. Boven, who preceded her in death on October 14, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Larry Boven on May 16, 2008; three sisters, Angeline Fletcher, Grace Kloosterman and Mary Chenery; two brothers! , Jim De Haan and Jacob De Haan. Effie is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Lorence) Wenke of Kalamazoo, Mary Beth (Richard) Triesenberg of Kalamazoo; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Boven of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Rena De Haan of Kalamazoo; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 11:00 AM in the Comstock Christian Reformed Church, 5300 Comstock Ave. with Rev. Jay Pruim officiating. Interment will follow in Comstock Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. on Sunday from 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Comstock Christian Reformed Church, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or The Journey, 5724 Goldfield Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, a church pastored by her grandson, Rev. Jeff Wenke. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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: WHL44 Surnames: BLADES, WOODIN, COURTNEY, WITT, LEE, DENAWAY, SIMS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22961/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BLADES, Charles R., Sr. Of Reed City Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away June 24, 2008. Born September 27, 1928 in Oshtemo, MI, to Charles O. Blades and Frances Woodin Blades. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; seven sisters and four brothers. Survived by a sister, Alice Courtney of North Carolina; daughter, Alice Witt of Galesburg; sons, Mark Blades, Charles (Vickie) Blades, Jr. of Kalamazoo and Ron Blades of Galesburg; step-son, Chris (Barb) Lee of Plainwell and step-daughter, Cindy (Jim) Denaway of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, Ken (Shar) Sims of Kalamazoo; sister-in-law, Adeline Blades of Kalamazoo. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Charles retired from Hanchett Manufacturing after working for Allied Paper Company for many years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy stationed in Guam. Chuck's best friends were Bear, Buddy and Bosco. Services will be held Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 11 AM at McDowell Funeral Home in Reed City. Visitation will be prior to services beginning at 9:30 AM. In l! ieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Senior Meal Program, Osceola Commission on Aging, P.O. Box 594, Evart, MI 49631. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/27/2008. (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.