This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ALPHENAAR, KANNEGIETER, MEULMAN, STRIPP, WESTENDORP, KIEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22960/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ALPHENAAR, Kenneth Allen Of Portage, MI Ken went home to be with his Lord, on Wednesday June 25, 2008. He was born September 12, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the son of Adrian and Johanna (Kannegieter) Alphenaar and had been a lifelong area resident. For over 50 years he was a professional painter for Alphenaar & Mejeur Painting & Decorating. Ken was a former member of First Christian Reformed Church where he had served as deacon and elder and was currently a member of Grace Christian Reformed Church. He had served on the Kalamazoo Christian School Board and on the Board of Park Village Pines. On September 24, 1954, Ken was united in marriage to the former Joyce Meulman, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Sallie (Michael) Stripp of Richland, Mary Alphenaar of Portage, Nancy (Jeffrey) Westendorp of Holland; grandchildren, Michael Westendorp, A.J. Westendorp, Lauren Westendorp, Bethany Stripp, Sarah Stripp and Nathan Stripp; in-laws, Henry Kiel of Portage, Laura Alphenaar of Rochester, NY, Paul (Jena) Meulman o! f Gobles; and several nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Alphenaar and a sister, Muriel Kiel. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 29 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Grace Christian Reformed Church (1724 Whites Road) with Rev. Dr. Harry Arnold and Rev. Timothy Bero, officiating. A private family interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial in Ken's memory may be directed to Park Village Pines or a charity of your choice. 269- 343-1508 www.langelands.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: AJP44 Surnames: RAKIETEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22958/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jerry RAKIETEN Of Bloomington, MN Formerly of Dayton OH, and Kalamazoo, age 67, passed away Saturday, November 1, 1997. He was a member of Temple Israel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma and David RAKIETEN. Surviving are 4 children, Timothy, Daniel (Michelle), Michael (Emily) and Dorothy RAKIETEN; four grandchildren, Whitney, Jonathon, Lucas and Shayna; brother, Stanley (Marilyn). Graveside Services will be held today (Tuesday), 11 am at Riverview Cemetery, 1809 W. Schantz Ave., Dayton, OH, . In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. Bradford-Connelly & Glockler Funeral Home, Dayton in charge of arrangements. 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: RAGOTSKY, GRAHAM, VANCAMP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22957/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Frances RAGOTZY - Kalamazoo, MI, died Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 1997. Mrs. RAGOTZY was born November 11, 1905 in Decatur, Michigan, a daughter of Lewis and Harriet (VAN CAMP) GRAHAM. She had been a longtime Kalamazoo area resident, and was employed for 32 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church; Braille Workers; and Esther Circle. She was preceded in death by her only son, Philip in October of 1990; and brother, Paul GRAHAM. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Edith RAGOTZY of Kalamazoo; 3 grandsons, Steven (Krista) RAGOTZY, Ronald (Maeve) BORAN RAGOTZY of Janesville, WI, and James (Laura) RAGOTZY; 6 great-grandchildren, Katlin, Devin, Matthew, Leslie, Austin and Declan; a brother, Willard (Marge) GRAHAM of Littleton, CO; and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 o'clock Tuesday at the Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Brons! on Blvd. with the Rev. Mr. Louis Grother officiating. Private inurnment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery, Decatur, MI, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church Baille Workers Fund. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22922.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did not find a marriage for Anna ALLISON to anyone named FRY in Kalamazoo County. I did find an Anna and Melvin FRY in Plainfield Twp, Kent Co. in the 1900 U.S. Census. Anna is the correct age and has 2 children Ella 4 yrs and Dewey 2 months. I did not find any of them in any subsequent census. 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: GONSOSS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22922.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1926, page City of Kalamazoo 14. Lawrence GONSOSS(sic); age 44 yrs 11 mos 7 days; sex Male; race White; DOD 12 March 1926; POD City of Kalamazoo; POB austria-Hungary; marital status Divorced; occ Ragman; cause Sudden acc death hit by RR train while walking on track; father Unknown; mother Unknown. (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: TWIGG, ALLISON, GONSOSS, GOODRICH Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22922.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record Book 10, page 35, doc. #23572. Groom John TWIGG; age 56; occ Laborer; res Kalamazoo, Mich; prev marriages 1; POB Jay Co, Ind.; father John TWIGG; mother Unknown. Bride Anna ALLISON GONSOSS(sic); age 50; res Kalamazoo, Mich; prev marriages 2; POB Bridgeman, Mich; father George ALLISON; mother Anna GOODRICH. DOM 24 Dec 1924; POM Kalamazoo, Mich; official John W. Dunning, Clergyman; wits Arloa B. Manning & H.P. Manning both of Kalamazoo. (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: GONSOS, ALLISON, FRY, GOODRICH Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22922.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record Book 9, page 122, doc. #20015. Groom Lawrence GONSOS; age 38; occ Laborer; res Kalamazoo, Mich; prev marriages 0; POB Austria; father George GONSOS; mother Mary ---. Bride Anna ALLISON FRY; age 45; occ Papermill work; res Kalamazoo, Mich; prev marriages 1; POB Michigan; father George ALLISON; mother Anna GOODRICH. DOM 5 Nov 1920; POM Kalmazoo, Mich; official Samuel H. VanHorn, Probate Judge; wits R. H. Elwell & Mabel E. Thomas both of Kalamazoo. (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: marshakay1950 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/21370.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What a surprise to learn a former boss of mine Tom , one of my cousin Robert's grandson's is a cousin to me. Beck and Fenstermacher intermarried Marsha Fenstermacher / Binkley I wrote to some of the family, but alas the only one I can count on is Tom and Andrea Nesbit binkley206@sbcglobal.net 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: marshakay1950 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22721.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: More family to me on the Fenstermacher side. Again never got to meet Larry Marsha Fenstermacher / Binkley binkley206@sbcglobal.net 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: marshakay1950 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22722.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for posting this. Richard was a 4th cousin of mine on the Layton/ Blank side and a 7 th cousin on my paternal Fenstermacher side. Even though we never met . I am as I have been told I should be proud to have been related to him. And greatful for the contribution he and the family gave to the Kalamazoo Community for so many years. Marsha Fenstermacher / Binkley binkley206@sbcglobal.net 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.

In the Michigan Marriage Index we have the following records: BRENDA J FENSTERMACHER m JOSEPH P TYRON in GR TRAVERSE cnty 00 XXX 1983 CTY REC# 0264 -1983 STELLA - FENSTERMACHER m FRED G WILLERS in GR TRAVERSE cnty 00 XXX 1913 CTY REC# LIBER 4 PG 051 We also have some records for th Fenstermaker Surname If there are any family connections we would like to add your email address to the record. Jack & Marianne Dibean - Lansing Michigan GenWeb Archives: http://usgwarchives.org/marriages/michigan/michigan.htm Email Address: jackdibean@modempool.com WWII Memorial: www.wwiimemorial.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:31 PM Subject: Re: [MIKALAMA] Larry A. BECK > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: marshakay1950 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22721.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > More family to me on the Fenstermacher side. > Again never got to meet Larry > > Marsha Fenstermacher / Binkley > > binkley206@sbcglobal.net > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MIKALAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1513 - Release Date: 6/22/2008 > 7:52 AM >

Hi looking for decendants of Frederick & Mary ( nee Hill ) Wildsmith of Kalamazoo Michigan as I wish to expand upond 5 comprehensive volumns of information on the Family History to be completed early 2010. The Family origionaly dewelled in Alverchurch Worcester England. Regards Bob Wilesmith NSW Australia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deannak192 Surnames: Keith, Corts, morrison, McCallister, Mateer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/12086.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nieces and nephews include: Christine, G. Gregory Keith, Sheila Morrison, Melissa McCallister, Deanna, Robert, and Jessica Mateer 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: ZUGEL, ROE, POWERS, VANDERBERG, HECKMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22956/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ZUGEL, Janice L. (Roe) Of Vicksburg Janice passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2008 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte. She was born April 24, 1930 in Georgia. Janice was employed by Eckrich Corp. for over 20 years, until her retirement in 1988. Preceding her in death were her first husband, William Roe on July 28, 1982; her parents; one sister, Joyce Powers and one grandson, Matthew Roe. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Zugel; four children, Bill (Linda) Roe of Oklahoma, Mark (Mary) Roe of Pinconning, Pam (Terry) Roe-Vanderberg of Dimondale, and Steve (Cindy) Roe of Galesburg; two step-children, Cheryl (Bob) Heckman of Shelbyville and Jerry Zugel, Jr. of Gobles; 9 grandchildren, Dawn, Jennifer, Rachel, Valarie, Allison, Kelli, Kevin, April and Zachary; five great-grandchildren, Emma, Zachory, Brian, Titus and Isaac. Funeral services for Mrs. Zugel will be at 2 PM on Monday at Valley Family Church of Kalamazoo, 995 Romence Rd., with Rev. Jennifer Nederhoed, officiating. Friends may visit with the famil! y from 4-7 PM on Sunday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Eaton Community Hospice. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/20/2008. (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: WILLIE, RHODES, JOHNSTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22955/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILLIE, Frederick R. "Dick" Frederick R. "Dick" Willie, age 84, of Marshall, formerly of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in Marshall. Dick was a lifelong Kalamazoo resident. Surviving are his daughter, Marilyn (Jeffrey) Rhodes of Marshall; a grandson and great-granddaughter; brother, Ed (Beverly) Willie and sister, Lillian Johnston of Kalamazoo. Friends may call at Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home, 103 E. Mansion St., Marshall on Sunday 1PM to 4PM . A graveside service for family will be held at West Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Marshall Nursing and Rehab Resident Council. Assistance with memorials available at Kempf Funeral Home. To sign the on line guest register and leave a message for the family visit www.kempffuneralhome.com. Call 269-781-9858 for information. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/20/2008. (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: LAMPHIEAR, HILL, POE, HUMMEL, HEFFERNAN, GRANT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22954/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LAMPHIEAR, Donald L. Of Kalamazoo Passed away June 19, 2008 at Borgess Hospital. Don was born May 21, 1935 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Cecil and Dorothy (Hill) Lamphiear and was a lifelong Kalamazoo resident. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-57 during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 30 years at Union Camp. Don's hobbies included making gemstone jewelry, gardening, going to flea markets and was an avid old car buff. He was a life member of the Kalamazoo American Legion Post. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Lamphiear in 2005 and by a brother, Frederick Lamphiear. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, William and Allison Lamphiear of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren, Anthony Lamphiear and Kimberly (Scott) Poe, all of Kalamazoo; two great-granddaughters, Caley Lamphiear and Juliet Poe; a brother, Melvin (Carol) Lamphiear of Huntington, IN and three sisters, Barbara (LeRoy) Hummel of Ft. Wayne, IN, Bonnie (James) Heffernan of Kalamazoo and Joyce (Larry) Gra! nt of Portage; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday in the chapel at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery followed by military honors by the Comstock V.F.W. Post #6252. Friends may meet the family beginning at 10 AM Saturday at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in Don's memory be made to Kairos Dwelling. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/20/2008. (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: GRANET, BEKAERT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22953/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GRANET, Mariette B. Age 88 Passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Worthington, Ohio. She was born in New York City April 2, 1920. She later moved to Albany, NY, where she graduated High School. After marrying her husband, William, they moved to Boston. They had also spent time in Oklahoma and Detroit. She and Bill settled in Kalamazoo where they lived for over 34 years. Mariette was an avid book enthusiast, enjoyed crossword puzzles and working with plants and flowers. She also spoke several languages. Mariette was well liked by all who knew her and took pride in the friendships she made over the years. She was a good and moral person who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Survived by husband of 58 years, William "Bill" Granet; sons, Bruce Granet of Massachusetts and Roger Granet of Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by brother, Arsene Bekaert. A graveside service will be held 2 PM, Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Arrangements entrusted to: Scho! edinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St. Worthington, Ohio. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/20/2008. (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: CAMPBELL, SHEPPERD, PETERSON, HERMANSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22952/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CAMPBELL-SHEPPERD, Ruth Of Kalamazoo Passed away Wednesday morning, June 18, 2008. Ruth was born August 27, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Peterson) Hermanson and had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1944. For over 20 years she worked as a social worker for Family & Children Services. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church and past member of Zonta International. Ruth volunteered for several organizations including Hospice of Southwest Michigan, West Michigan Cancer Center and the South Haven American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Campbell in 1983 and William Shepperd in 1985. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Surviving are her son, William J. (Joan) Campbell III of Kalamazoo; her grandson, William J. (Desiree) Campbell IV of Kalamazoo; a great- grandson, Gavin Xavier Campbell; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Jan Walton. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held 10:30! AM Monday, June 23, 2008 at St. Monica Catholic Church. Following mass friends are invited to join the family in the church hall for a luncheon. A private burial will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorials in Ruth's memory made be directed to Family & Children's Services, 1608 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. 343-1508; www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/20/2008. (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: BELVITCH, GHERNA, MOBLO, ERIKSON, MCNALLY, DAVIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22951/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BELVITCH, Mary Lou Age 72 Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away suddenly at the home of her daughter in Windsor, OH on June 11, 2008, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mary Lou was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her three daughters and a son, Dawn B. Gherna (Joe), Charis Moblo (Steve), Michele Erikson (John) Scott Belvitch (Joann Sparstad); nine grandchildren; three sisters and her brother. She is preceded in death by her husband, David; her parents, Hyacinth and Edward McNally and her sister, Patricia Davis. A memorial service for Mary Lou will be held Friday, July 11, 2008 at 2 PM with a visitation at 1 PM at the church she attended and served, Our Lady of Assumption, 2222 Shopiere Rd., Beloit Wisconsin. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/20/2008. (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: WARNER, LEETZ, POLMANTEER, SWILER, LAKE, RICHARDSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22950/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WARNER, Gayle Iris Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Friday, June 20, 2008. Gayle was born October 10, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leo and Gertrude (Leetz) Polmanteer and had lived in the Kalamazoo area many years. She graduated from Comstock High School and was employed for 30 years at Bronson Hospital as a ward clerk. Gayle was a creative person who loved playing Nintendo, doing crafts and using the computer. She was also a feisty person and you always knew where you stood with her. She would do anything for her friends. Gayle loved her family, her husband, her daughter and her granddaughter, her little red car, was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and watching the squirrels around her home. She enjoyed tracking many generations of the squirrels who lived in her back yard. She was a survivor, having fought back from a car accident and cancer. But her recent battle with COPD was one she did not win. Her survivors include her husband of over 55 years, Jack Douglas Warner; her daughter, Pamela (Wayne) Swiler of Lake ! Odessa; her granddaughter, Amanda Lake of Holt; a sister, Sibella Richardson of Augusta; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, James and Vera Bogan. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Pastor Mark Jarvie, officiating. Interment will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/21/2008. (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.