This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANSPARRENTAK Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22878/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN SPARRENTAK, Henry L. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Oak Grove Bible Church, 7655 Ravine Rd., Kalamazoo, MI. Visitation will be one hour prior to the 2 PM service. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/5/2008. (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: RUMBLE, IVES, WHEELER, KNAPP, BINNING Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22877/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RUMBLE, Stanley Of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday, June 2, 2008. Stan was born August 11, 1918 in Plainwell, the son of Fred O. and Bessie H. (Ives) Rumble and had lived in the Kalamazoo area for over 60 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church UCC and had been employed by Durametallic (now Flowserve) as a design engineer for 37 years. Stan graduated from Western Michigan University, was a member of the Gull Lake Rotary Club, Kalamazoo Anchor Lodge # 87, where he served as Master in 1956, Masonic Retirees, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Saladin Shrine, American Legion Post #36 and Past President of the Kalamazoo Engineering Society. During WW II, from 1941 to 1945, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. On June 17, 1944, he married Marion R. Wheeler, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Roger A. (Linda) Rumble of Otsego and Nancy A. (Lowell) Knapp of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Susan (Brian) Binning, Jim Knapp, Bob (Laura) Knapp, Karin Knapp and Steve (Jennifer)! Knapp; great- grandchildren, Hudson Knapp, Boston Knapp, Oakley Knapp, Zachary Binning and Ella Binning. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday in the First Congregational Church UCC, 129 S. Park St. with Rev. Matthew Laney, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. on Sunday from 4-6 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Congregational Church Memorial Fund or the Friends Fund at Friendship Village. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/5/2008. (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: MORGAN Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22876/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MORGAN, Galvester Of Kalamazoo Surrounded by his loving family, peacefully departed this life on May 31, 2008. A service celebrating his life and legacy will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11 AM at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Addis Moore, officiating. Visitation at the funeral home from 6-8 PM Friday, June 6, 2008. Burial to follow funeral service in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Professional and Affordable services entrusted to: WHITLEYMEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/5/2008. (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: JENSEN, MCDANIEL, CAMPBELL, MOORE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22875/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JENSEN, Jan Age 63 Of Portage Died suddenly Monday in Portage. The former Jan McDaniel was born June 23, 1944 in Cadillac and grew up and attended schools in Manton. She married Garvin Jensen in 1962 and had been a Kalamazoo area resident many years. She was a graduate of KVCC and worked as a nurse in several area nursing homes, retiring four years ago. She loved living on a lake and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Garvin; children, Krista Campbell of Kalamazoo, Gary (Julie) Jensen of Scott, Patrick (Annie) Jensen of Kalamazoo; her mother, Keitha Belle McDaniel of Manton; a brother, Dallas (Beverly) McDaniel and a sister, Mary Moore, both of Manton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father and a grandson, Brian Campbell. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Thursday at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton with burial following in Greenwood Twp. Cemetery, Manton. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/5/2008. (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: HOUK, PARSONS, JETT, KENT, MILLS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22874/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOUK, Dwayne Roderick Of Kalamazoo Peacefully departed this life on May 31, 2008 at Borgess Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 7, 1935, to the late Ray and Virginia Houk. Dwayne is survived by his children, Lorrie Parsons, Kristie Jett and Stace Houk; grandchildren, Jason (Beth) Parsons, Erich Kent, Michael (Jessi) Mills and Jonah Mills; and one great-grandchild, Kai Jett. A memorial service will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on June 10, 2008 at 11:30 AM. Please share memories & condolences online at www.whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com or call (269) 267-9752. Professional and affordable services entrusted to: WHITLEYMEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/5/2008. (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: GONZALEZ, GIBSON, RININGER, PADGETT, PEREZ, RINEHART, SHANNON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22873/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GONZALEZ, Dixie L. Of Galesburg Passed away June 4, 2008. Dixie was born April 13, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Walter and Beatrice (Gibson) Rininger. She is survived by three children, Randall & Nina Padgett of Augusta, Robin & David Perez of Chicago, IL, Scott & Deborah Rinehart of Bloomingdale; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald (Linda) Rininger of Mattawan, David (Maureen) Rininger of Plainwell; a sister, Carole Shannon & friend, Bob of Comstock; several nieces & nephews. At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements handled by AVINK FUNERAL HOME Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/5/2008. (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: FOUCH, FRANSZINE, SPAULDING KOHLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22872/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FOUCH, Betty 9/17/21-5/24/08 Of Kalamazoo Betty Louise was smart, witty, a book lover, a writer, an avid follower of Chicago news and viewer of travel programs, devoted to friends old and new, a preserver of family genealogy and contacts, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother. She was the only child of Ralph and Amy (Franszine) Spaulding and grew up in the Chicago-Hammond area. She was close to her Swedish maternal grandparents and to her mother's sister and husband, especially after her mother died when she was 12. She did office work in the Chicago area after graduation from Hammond High School in 1939, where she had been active in the newspaper and in forensics competitions. With her two sons from her first marriage, Betty moved to Kalamazoo in 1949, working at a variety of office positions. Betty was employed at Western Michigan University for more than 20 years, retiring from Media Services in 1985. Taking classes while working full time and raising a family, Betty earned a bachelor's degree from WMU in ! 1971. The WMU Commission on the Status of Women recognized her as "Woman of the Year" in 1981. Betty had been an enthusiastic writer even before she became feature editor of the Hammond High School newspaper in 1938, and continued to write throughout her life, publishing in several magazines. Writing was a major occupation during her retirement. The weekly meetings of the Portage Senior Center Reminiscence Writing Group supported this commitment. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Terry Kohler (Vietnam, 1972) and Peter Kohler (1998); two infant children; her daughter-in-law, Cindy L. Fouch (2000); her first husband, Peter Kohler and her second husband, John Fouch (1983). She is survived by a son, David Fouch of Otsego; a daughter, Jamie Fouch of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cremation has occurred. Memorial contributions may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice Program. Friends will assemble at a memorial gathering on Sunday, June 8, 2! 008 from 2 to 5 PM at the Portage home of Robert and Barbara Havira. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/5/2008. (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: LEACH, BARBER, BISHOP, KIRBY, FOX, FORCE, FANTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22871/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEACH, Marion (Barber) Of Aiken, SC Formerly of Galesburg Mrs. Leach, 106, passed peacefully on June 1, 2008 at the residence of her son, Phillip Leach in Aiken, SC. She was born December 30, 1901 in Galesburg and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Bessie Bishop Barber. A teacher, she received a BA in Education from Western Michigan University and an MA from the University of Michigan. She taught for 30 years in the Kalamazoo Public Schools, retiring in 1964. Marion was a life member of the following professional organizations: MEA, NEA and the Kalamazoo Retired School Personnel. She held local as well as state offices and always worked toward improving the status of the teaching profession. She was married for 53 years to her beloved husband, Francis Edward Leach, who predeceased her in 1977. During their years together they enjoyed many hobbies, especially traveling throughout the USA and all over the world. They made 16mm movies and 35mm slides of their travels which they shared with friends and various organizations in! the Kalamazoo area and in Aiken, where she had resided for the past 15 years. In their later years, they traveled in their motor home on rock hunting expeditions. Francis cut and polished stones and made beautiful stone jewelry that Marion proudly wore until her passing. Marion was predeceased by her two daughters, Francis Anne and Nancy Jane and her three sisters, Margaret Kirby, Marjorie Fox and Bernice Force. She will be greatly missed by her son, Phillip (Kay) of Aiken; four grandchildren, David, (Debbie) Port Angeles, WA, Kim Fanter, St. Louis MO, Wendy Leach, Fairbanks, AK, Cody Leach, Aiken; three great-granddaughters, Casey & Kelly Fanter and Chloe Leach. Memorial services for Mrs. Leach will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 11 AM St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. N.W., Aiken, SC, with the Rev. George Howle, officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. Private interment will take place a! t Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be made to St. John's United Methodist Church or to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 946 Millbrook Ave., Aiken, SC 29803. Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/3/2008. (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: HOWARD, LOUDEN, VANAVERY, WARN, BOTTENFIELD, GLEASON, DIMMICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22870/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOWARD, Elaine Jeanette Of Portage Died May 30, 2008 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born February 9, 1921 in Kalamazoo, to the late Roy and Edna (Louden) Van Avery. Elaine was united in marriage to Edwin J. Howard on August 16, 1940, who preceded her in death in March of 1982. Elaine was a lifelong resident of Portage and in her neighborhood, was affectionately known as "Ma Howard". She loved to sew and as a result, each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren received grandma-made Raggedy Ann's and Raggedy Andy's. Surviving Elaine are her children, William J. (Vicky Frost) Howard of Gobles, MI, Robert L. (Judy) Howard of Appleton, WI, Patricia A. Warn of Portage, Lynnette M. (Michael) Bottenfield of Byron Center, MI, Ron E. (Marcia) Howard of Otsego and John J. (Linda) Howard of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts and friends; sisters, Marion (William) Gleason and Janet (Robert) Dimmick; brother, Clyde (Cora) Van Avery; and sister-in-law, Gertrud! e Van Avery. Preceding her in death were, sisters, Margaret and Eleanor and; brothers, Claire and Don; son-in-law, Gary Warn. Visitation will be Thursday the 5th of June, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., Portage. Funeral services will be held Friday the 6th at 11 AM at the Portage Chapel. Pastor James Sunnock will officiate. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. The family suggests that any memorials be directed to the American Lung Association. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/3/2008. (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: COX, DEHOFF Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22869/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COX, Mr. Richard E. Of Portage, MI Died Sunday morning, June 1, 2008. Richard was born October 3, 1922 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a son of John and Wilma (DeHoff) Cox, Sr. During WWII, he served in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Marines and the landing of Iwo Jima. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Allied Paper for 44 years, retiring in 1984. He was also a member of the Portage Moose Lodge #88; V.F.W. and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lorraine C. Cox on October 10, 1998; and a brother, John Cox, Jr. in 1991. He is survived by two sons, Mickey (Cora) Cox of Yuma, AZ and Larry (Linda) Cox of Detroit, MI; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Byron (Toni) Cox of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock Thursday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Private burial will take! place in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/3/2008. (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: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22385.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: REMEMBRANCE RECEPTION TO HONOR JEAN B. MARVIN Jean Marvin had a zest for life and that zest had an influence on many people in the Kalamazoo area. Her lifetime achievements were many but the one most remembered and cherished was her involvement with the Vine Neighborhood Association. Jean passed away February 19, 2008 in Tucson, AZ. So that we can all share favorite memories of Jean, a remembrance reception will be held Saturday June 7th from 1-4 PM at O'Duffy's Pub, 804 W. Vine St. (corner of Locust and below Cosmo's Cucina, her favorite eating establishment). Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Theodore (Ted) Marvin; parents, Walter and Leota Graham and her brother, Tom Graham. She is survived by her four children, Pat Marvin, Dick (Soni) Marvin, Mike (Colleen) Marvin and Sue Parker; two brothers, Walter Graham and Hugh Graham; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/4/2008. (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: LONGNECKER, LANTZ, LEACH, FORD, BALL, MCKULSKY, KOCHERSPERGER, CROSS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22868/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LONGNECKER, Dorothy V. Age 83 Of Portage Passed away on June 2, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Dorothy was born in West Virginia on December 4, 1924, the daughter of Alston R. and Louise (Lantz) Leach. After living 30 years in West Virginia, she lived in several locations including Kalamazoo. While in Kalamazoo, she was employed in sales by KVP Sutherland and Goodyear Tire Co. While employed at KVP, she married Harlan Longnecker, who preceded her in death. After her marriage to him they retired to McAllen, TX. Dorothy's favorite interests were gardening, cooking, animals and fishing. She was a member of the W. Texas Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary and Curves. Dorothy is survived by a son, Joseph (Karren) Ford of West Virginia; a daughter, Ann (Steven) Ball of Portage, MI; a step- daughter, Francie Longnecker of Ann Arbor, MI; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike) McKulsky, JC (Christina) Ford, Robert (Michelle) Ball and Todd Ford; eight great- grandchildren; a brother, Harold Leach; one niece, Zoann (Randy) Koc! hersperger; one nephew, David (Sue) Leach; one cousin, Elsie Cross and her special friend, Richard Wheeler. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery along side Harlan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge -343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/4/2008. (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: BEATY, WARD, ROBERSON, THOMAS, MACIGEWSKI Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22863/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BEATY, Lorena Grace Ward Age 84 Of Kalamazoo Saturday morning, May 31, 2008 Lorena's life on earth ended and her life in heaven began when she stepped into the presence of her Dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was there reunited with her beloved daughter, Sharon Beaty Roberson and other loved ones gone on before her, a sister and three brothers. Lorena passed away at Borgess Nursing Home where she had been a resident since March of 2006 due to injuries from a fall. Lorena's earthy life began February 7, 1924 in eastern Tennessee, not far from the awesome Smoky Mountains. She grew up in Morgan County, raised by parents, the late Elijah and Matilda Ward. She came to Kalamazoo where her hometown sweetheart Woodrow Beaty had moved when he found employment in a local paper company. They were married in Kalamazoo and from this marriage two daughters and one son were born. Woodrow preceded her in death in 1990. Prior to her retirement she was employed at Borgess Medical Center for approximately 25 years. Lorena is survi! ved by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Raleigh Thomas; her son, Dale Beaty; two grand-daughters, Toni Roberson-Macigewski and Kasonya Beaty; three grandsons, Tom Roberson and Kenneth and Nathan Beaty; 11 great- grandchildren; a son-in-law, Tom Roberson; four sisters and two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Lorena truly believed the Bible was the inspired Word of God and in the Saving Grace of Jesus Christ. Years ago she had become a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Comstock, MI and regularly attended services there until due to health reasons she gave up driving and transportation to the church became a problem. She then "attended" church through Christian Television. She loved gospel music and especially enjoyed Bill and Gloria Gaither and all their homecoming friends. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave - 349-7735 Graveside Services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM by Reverend Ray Steigenga at West Cooper Cemetery on Douglas Avenue. The family requests no flowers but that anyone considering a memorial to make it a more lasing one by giving to Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels, The Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or a charity of their choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/2/2008. (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: WINDISCH, HUMPHREY, PARROTT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22862/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINDISCH, Richard Humphrey A long time resident of Naples, FL, passed away on May 20, 2008 at Naples Community Hospital. Humphrey was born July 28, 1928 in New York City to father, Richard P. Windisch and mother, Margaret Humphrey Windisch, who were also long time residents of Naples. He was a 1946 graduate of Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College in 1951. Humphrey enrolled in the Air National Guard during his college years and was called to active duty during the Korean War to serve in the U.S. Air Force from which he received an honorable discharge in 1953. Humphrey is survived by brothers, John M. Windisch of Naples, FL and Charles C. Windisch and wife, Louise of Cambria, CA, together with a niece, Gillian Parrott and nephews, Dr. Thomas Windisch and Conrad Windisch. Richard Humphrey Windisch will be sadly missed by his family and friends and forever remembered for his kindness and patriotism. His funeral service will be arrange! d by the family and burial is scheduled to take place at the family burial site at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/1/2008. (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: VANGIESSEN, SCHOLTEN, DEVRIES, VROEGINDEWEY, SLUYS, VANDYKEN, VANBECK, SIKKEMA, WESTRA, HUTTINGA, BROEKEMA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22861/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN GIESSEN, Esther Of Grand Rapids Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 in Grand Rapids after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born March 3, 1935 in Kalamazoo, where she lived for 70 years before moving to Grand Rapids to be near her children and grandchildren. Esther graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1952 and was a longtime former member of Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Kalamazoo and a current member of Heritage Netherlands Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. Esther enjoyed volunteering at nursing homes and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Her testimony and life showed her fervent hope in the Lord Jesus Christ and her desire to be with Him. Surviving Esther is her husband of 52 years of marriage, Jacob; three daughters, Kathy (Mark) Scholten of Akron, OH, Elizabeth (Kevin) DeVries of Allendale, MI, and Joan (Roger) Vroegindewey of Ada, MI; 15 grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel, Jason, Bethany, and Mathew Scholten, Nathan, Abigail, Jonathan, Caleb, and Maria DeVries, ! and Luke, Isaac, Jeremiah, Noah, Grace, and Phillip Vroegindewey; three brothers, Barney and Peter Sluys both of Kalamazoo, and John Sluys of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Alice VanDyken of Manhattan, MT; two brothers-in-law, Garrett (Helen) VanGiessen, Bart (Anne) VanGiessen, and one sister-in-law, Mary (Robert) VanBeck; two step-brothers-in-law, Albert and James Sikkema; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was their only son, James Allen VanGiessen; two grandchildren, Amanda and Lauren Vroegindewey; her parents, John and Irene (Westra) Sluys; and two sisters, Martha Huttinga and Winifred Broekema. Funeral services for Esther will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Rev. Dr. Joel Beeke officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Scholten officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Monday and from 1-2 PM on Tuesday at the funeral ! home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be dire cted to Providence Christian School of Kalamazoo or Plymouth Christian School of Grand Rapids. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/1/2008. (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: ULDRICKS, HALE, JOHNSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22860/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ULDRICKS, Florence Lucille October 4, 1917- May 27, 2008 Florence Uldricks, also known as Bette, passed away among family in San Pablo, California on May 27, 2008. In her 90 plus years, Bette touched countless lives - from her kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion, to her strength and determination, she was truly a force of nature. Never hesitating to offer her shoulder for someone to cry on, or an ear to listen, Bette lived a life that was of service to her family, her friends, and her community. She is preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Nettie (Hale) Johnson, her beloved husband Donald, and her sons, David and Phillip. Bette is survived by her son, Dennis, and her daughter, Judy, nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Florence was a lifelong resident of Richland and Kalamazoo. She retired from the First Federal Credit Union and served on the Credit Union Board of Directors for many years. She was an active member of the Parchment community, and was especially committed ! to the Parchment Library. Friends and family are invited for visitation on Thursday, June 5th, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, which will be followed immediately by a memorial service at 11:15 AM in the Chapel at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Parchment Library at 401 S Riverview Drive Parchment, MI 49004 or the charity of your choice. Acknowledgements can be sent to the Uldricks Family at 3414 Morningside Drive, El Sobrante, CA 94803. Her family would like to express their sincere thanks to Bette's many friends who offered her love, encouragement and support over the years. She will be dearly missed. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/1/2008. (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: SCHUCH Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22859/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCHUCH, Kathy Ann Oct. 9, 1959- Feb. 14, 2008 To celebrate the life of Kathy Schuch, there will be an informal gathering of friends on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2 PM at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N. Westnedage Ave., Kalamazoo. If desired, contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Nature Center or Bread for the Journey, P.O. Box 5186, Kalamazoo, MI 49005. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/1/2008. (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: MATTOX Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22858/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MATTOX, Nathaniel Of Kalamazoo Departed this life suddenly on May 20, 2008. There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday June 3, 2008 at 11:30 AM from the Second Baptist Church. 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 6/1/2008. (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: LONGTON, FINNEY, JENKINS, TABOR, IBISON, WELCH, DUE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22857/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LONGTON, Sally Jane Age 57 Of Scotts Passed away on May 29, 2008. She was born March 18, 1951 in Rapids City, MI, daughter of Alva and Florence (Finney) Jenkins. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Longton and children Wendy and Virgil Tabor, Russell and Misty Ibison II and two grandchildren, Chelsea and Ryan Tabor. Also surviving her ex-husband and longtime friend, Russell Ibison I. Preceded in death by her siblings, Bill, David, Dick, Alva, Jr. and Rosemary. Surviving siblings are Bonnie and Bob Welch, John and Audrey Jenkins, Betty and Bob Due, Tom Jenkins and sister-in-laws, Lil Jenkins and Johnnie Jenkins and several nieces and nephews. Her longtime good friends, Barb Blowers, Jan Rustenholtz and Sharon Haase. A memorial service will be held at The Lord of Life Lutheran Church on Thursday, June 5th at 11 AM located at 9240 Portage Rd., Portage, MI. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Kalamazoo. 269-345-0273. Arrangements by the: Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/1/2008. (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: FLETCHER, LITOWICH, GOULD, NEWMAN, MARKS, LATOWSKI, BUSH, HEATER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22856/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FLETCHER, Mrs. Janet Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Thursday evening, May 29, 2008. She was born September 2, 1928 in Berrien County, to Milton J. and Myrtle J. Litowich. She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1946 and remained in Baldwin several years. Charles and Janet and their four children moved to Kalamazoo in 1957. She worked as a volunteer many years with the Glowing Embers Girl Scouts Council, Kalamazoo Association for Retarded Children, Parkview-Upjohn School swimming program, Greenwood and Milwood Schools as room mother. In Bangor, MI, she was chairperson for 10 years of the Apple Festival Parade and President of the Van Buren Association for Retarded Children. After moving to Coloma, MI, she became chairperson of the Glad-Peach Festival Parade for two years. She also volunteered six years at the Watervliet Community Hospital for the Ladies Auxiliary in the radiology department and Life Line. After retiring, they moved back to Kalamazoo in 1996. At that time she started doing volunteer work for MRC ! Industries on Bank St. and in 2002 was presented with the Kalamazoo Senior Star Award for volunteerism. Her other interests in Kalamazoo have been the Kalamazoo Kings ball team, of which she has been an avid fan and supporter. A member of Gnosis II Club, Kalamazoo Chapter. Janet was preceded in death by her father, Milton J. Litowich; her mother, Myrtle J. Gould; her sister, Dorothy R. Newman; her youngest child, Laura Fletcher and her step-father, C. Frederick Gould. She is survived by her husband, Charles F. Fletcher; sons, John (Connie) Fletcher of Brownsburg, IN and Michael Fletcher, Richard Fletcher and Kathleen Marks, all of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren, Virginia, Laura, Nicole and Andrew; a great-grandchild, Emily; three step- sisters, Mary (Larry) Latowski of Battle Creek, Nancy (Ron) Bush of Athens, TX and Susan (Dave) Heater of Hartford, MI; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services will be held at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chap! el, 3926 South 9th St. Private burial will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Residential Opportunities Inc. of Kalamazoo, which she had been associated with the past 25 years, or MRC Industries on Bank St. in Kalamazoo, or the charity of your choice. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/31/2008. (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.