This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SPEARS, LAGATTUTA, WILSON, HOUGH, BEST, SMITH, TILLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22855/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SPEARS, Todd Allen Of Galesburg Formerly of Comstock Twp. Passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008. He was born February 4, 1968 in Kalamazoo, the son of Gary Spears of Galesburg and Mildred Spears of Mattawan. He was employed as a cook for many years by Sports Page, Battle Creek. He is survived by one brother, Jeff (Brenda) Spears of Kalamazoo; three sisters, Beth (Dan) Lagattuta of Allegan, Shelly (Rob) Wilson of Allegan, Sara (Mike) Hough of Galesburg; two step-sisters, Heidi Best of Chicago and Jody Smith of Mattawan; two step-brothers, Tim and Tom Best of Galesburg; an aunt, Glenda (Mac) Tiller of Elkhart, IN; an uncle, Tom (Bonnie) Spears of Cadillac and several loving cousins. He had two special nieces, Chelsea Spears and Erica Lagattuta and five nephews, Andrew Spears, Anthony Spears, Chad Spears, Kyle Lagattuta and Hunter Wilson (Little Buddy) and was a great-uncle to three, Allen Spears, Madison Spears and Lillian Spears. Cremation will take place and there will be a celebration of Todd's Life at Sports Page (Battle Creek) on J! une 1, 2008 from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, contributions may be directed to Sports Page, 224 West Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/30/2008. (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: KATZENBERGER, LACHO, KUBIZNA, MASSON, DALZELL, CARL, BIRDSALL, KIRKLAND Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22854/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KATZENBERGER, Mrs. Mary Age 89 Of Portage Died May 28, 2008. Mary was born in Dayton, OH on January 25, 1919, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Lacho) Kubizna. She was employed for 33 years at the Upjohn Company. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen in 1991; two brothers, John and Joseph Kubizna and a sister, Helen Masson. Mary is survived by two children, Judith and Earl Dalzell and Ron Katzenberger, all of Portage; three grandchildren, Sarah Carl, Bryan Birdsall and Kathryn M. Dalzell; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Elliott and Bishop Carl, Sister Anne S. Kirkland of Texas, several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 12 noon, at St. Monica Catholic Church Fr. Robert Consani, celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Association or St. Monica Catholic Church for Masses. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/30/2008. (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: POTTER Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22853/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POTTER, Horace Winston Late of Comstock, MI Former employee of Parker Hannifin, died Monday, May 26, 2008 in Lithonia, GA. Leaving son, Michael; daughter, Heather-Anne; sister, Yvonne; brother, Fred; daughter-In-Law, Margaret; grandchildren, Catherine & Michael II & many nieces & nephews. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: LADD, MOORE, POFFENBARGER, O'DONNELL, CLARK, NUNN, HAMMER, WALLACE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22852/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LADD, Joan A. Of Kalamazoo Joan went to be with her Lord Tuesday evening, May 27, 2008. She was born February 4, 1934 in Buffalo, NY. Joan was a former longtime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Paw Paw. She was employed by both Shaw Jewelers and Meyer Jewelers for many years. She later owned and operated "Forever Yours Bridal", a bridal consignment shop, until her retirement in 2003. On November 6, 1952, Joan was united in marriage to Leonard Ladd, who preceded her in death in 1982. Also preceding her in death were her mother, Pearl Moore; two brothers, Sonny and Frankie Poffenbarger; and two sisters, Josephine and Rosie Poffenbarger. Joan's greatest treasures in her life were her family. Surviving are her four children, Dennis Ladd of Kalamazoo, David (Tanya) Ladd of Jefferson, GA, Cheryl (Dennis) O'Donnell of Mattawan and Cathi (Monty) Clark of Diamondale; nine grandchildren, Christy (Quincy) Nunn, Erin (Ken) Hammer, Renee (Larry) Wallace, Zach O'Donnell, Nicholas (Beth) Ladd and Lauren Ladd,! and Colin, Landon, and Nolan Clark; four great-grandchildren, Ava and Audrey Nunn, Keller Hammer, and Isabelle Wallace; five brothers, Freddie, Rudy, Robert, Georgie, and Richard Poffenbarger; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Joan will be at 11 AM on Saturday at Kalamazoo Missionary Church, 5045 E. Michigan Ave., with Pastor Ken Smeader, officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KURZINSKI, LONDON, HAGLUND, BURROWS, SMALLCOMBE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22851/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KURZINSKI, Clyde M. (Chum) Born September 3, 1935 and died May 26, 2008. Pre-deceased are parents, Casimir and Hazel Kurzinski and daughter, Julie London. Surviving children are Christine Haglund of Green Bay, WI, Vicki Burrows of Kalamazoo, MI, Clifford (Tony) Kurzinski of Kalamazoo, MI, Casey Kurzinski of Richmond, VA, Karen Smallcombe of Denver, CO and 20 grandchildren. Any donations in his memory may be made to Shepherd's Chapel, P.O. Box 416, Gravette, Arkansas 72736-0416. Memorial gathering to honor Clyde will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 10 AM to 2 PM at The American Legion Post #134, 2233 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FLANNAGIN, FORD, IVEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22850/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FLANNAGIN, Willard F. Of Richland, Michigan Died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in Otsego at the home of his daughter. Mr. Flannagin was born in Lawrence, Alabama. After 30 years of service, he retired from the company formerly known as Beach Products. Willard was a kind and gentle man. He was always willing to lend a hand whenever needed and enjoyed being around his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Jeanette Ford and her husband, Asa, of Otsego; his son, Jeff Flannagin and his wife, Heather of Richland; and one sister, Ozellar Ivey of Alabama. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Joshua, Chelsea, Morgan, Kayleigh, Caleb, Sarah and Savannah. Mr. Flannagin was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rylee. Friends may meet with the family from 5 to 8 PM Friday at the Winkel Funeral Home Otsego where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 1 PM with Pastor Chris Lane, officiating. The family suggests that memorials contributions may be made to Father Flannagan's Boys Town, www.boystown.org. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MATTESON, HILL, STUUT, CHOQUEHUANCA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22849/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MATTESON, Mary E. Born May 28, 1922 in Bancroft, MI, only child of Edith and William Hill. Graduated from high school in 1940 at Portage Agriculture, the first class to wear caps and gowns. Married Douglas A. Matteson on January 19, 1946 and resided in Portage. Doug and Mary built several homes that they lived in and also helped each of their children build their own homes. Mary was a stay at home mom who stayed active in her children's schooling and 4-H activities. She hosted several foreign exchange students through the American Field Service (AFS) program. She took census and worked at several Portage elections, and was also an election supervisor for several years. In their retirement, Doug and Mary enjoyed traveling and wintered in the Texas area for several years. Mary continued to travel with family and friends after Doug's passing. Mary enjoyed sewing and participated in several area craft shows. She enjoyed sports following the Detroit Tigers and WMU men's basketball. Preceded in dea! th by infant daughter, Diane in 1948 and husband, Doug on January 7, 1993. Surviving are children, Peggy (Matteson) and Duane Stuut, Tom and Arlene Matteson, Jose (Pancho) and Joanne Choquehuanca; grandchildren, Paul and (Kelly) Stuut; Jonathon and (Leslee) Stuut, Tania and (Michael) Bibbo, Eliana Choquehuanca and Jeanne Choquehuanca; and great-grandchildren, Casie and Tyler and Kyle. Services are at the Portage First United Methodist Church, 8740 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI. Visitation with the family May 29th at 11 AM. Service following at 12 noon. Cremation by Avink Funeral Home, Schoolcraft, MI. Private interment at Portage Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, Hospice of Southwest Michigan or a charity/ organization of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/28/2008. (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: HARE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22848/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARE, Mr. John J. Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Friday afternoon, May 23, 2008. A memorial service will be held 10 o'clock Tuesday, June 3rd at the Oshtemo United Methodist Church, 6574 Stadium Dr. Graveside services will be held 1:30 Tuesday, June 3rd in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may meet the family 6-8 PM Monday, June 2nd at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. with a Masonic Memorial service at 7 PM. Memorials may be directed to the Shriners Children's Hospital. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/28/2008. (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: HAMMOND, ANTCLIFF, WOOLLAM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22847/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMMOND, Scott Age 48 Of Kalamazoo Scott Hammond, of Kalamazoo, passed away May 26, 2008 following a nearly 20-year battle with brain cancer. He was a true inspiration and a man of immense courage and determination. The family would like to thank the staff at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence for the compassionate care he received during his stay there. Scott was born July 6, 1959 in Kalamazoo. He graduated from Portage Central High School and Central Michigan University. He retired from Portage Public Schools in September 2007. Scott enjoyed the outdoors, water sports, snowmobiling, and time spent with family and friends. Members of his family include his wife, Tracy; his daughter, Alyssa; his parents, Charles and Lucile Hammond; and his sisters, Cathy (Duane) Antcliff and Patricia (Stephen) Woollam. Family will greet and visit with friends on Friday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 to 11 AM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI. The memorial! service will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Westside Chapel. Please dress casually as Scott would prefer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Portage Education Foundation, Scott Hammond Memorial, P.O. Box 2043, Portage, MI 49081 with checks made payable to KCF/PEF Non-Endowed Fund, Scott Hammond Memorial -or- Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Scott Hammond Memorial, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3882. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/28/2008. (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: FRECKER, BUCHANAN, CARRILLO, HOLTZ, OLGUIN, BARNES, CLIPFELL, DUKE, GIBSON, KLINE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22846/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FRECKER, Virginia Age 75 Of Scotts, Michigan Virginia passed away on May 26, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Virginia was born March 1, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was one of five children born to Emily and Verlin Buchanan. She attended South Side High School, graduating in 1951. On January 17, 1953, she married Richard Frecker, her "Hun" for the next 55 years. In the late 1950's they moved to Leonidas, Michigan and started a successful Dairy Farm, which they operated with their nine children (Rick and eight Maids 'a Milking), until their retirement in 1979. They then moved to Scotts, Michigan to enjoy retirement and spend time with their children, grandchildren and wonderful neighbors. Virginia was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Mendon, Michigan where she had served on the Altar Society. She was a loyal supporter of the Leonidas Do Best 4-H Club where her children were members. Together Richard and Virginia took many trips with International Harvester groups where they would meet many fr! iends over the years. Virginia enjoyed traveling, gardening, weekly trips to Shipshewana, family reunions at Frecker Forest, and sewing blankets for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband, Richard Frecker; children, Linda (Adolph) Carrillo, Rose (Duane) Holtz, Sue (Paul) Olguin, Diane (Kim) Barnes, Connie (Shane) Clipfell, Mary Jane (Dave) Duke, Janet (Mike) Gibson, Pam (Mike) Kline, Rick (Eva) Frecker; brothers, Charlie (Anne) Buchanan, Dick (Teri) Buchanan, Jim (Jerilyn) Buchanan, Kevin (Kathy) Buchanan; 20 grandchildren, Philip, Emily, Matt, Mark, Travis, Ginger, Taylor, John, Lauren, Kelly, Kyle, Ashley, Shelby, Kirk, T.J., Elizabeth (Jake), Mitch, Nicole, Sunhee and Jinhee. Additionally she had several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A memorial nass will be conducted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11AM at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Mendon, Michigan with Fa! ther James Vinh Le, officiating. Burial will take place following the service at the Mendon Cemetery. A gathering and dinner will follow at the Mendon High School. Friends may visit the family on Friday, May 30, 2008 from 5PM to 8PM at the Eickhoff Funeral Home Mendon, Michigan Rosary will begin at 8PM. Memorial contributions may be made to either your local 4-H Club, Borgess Hospice, St. Edwards Church, or the Climax Fire and Rescue. Online register and condolences may be sent to www.eickhofffuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/28/2008. (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: BOSTIC Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22845/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOSTIC, Mrs. Omeria Louise Age 83 Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away peacefully at her daughter's house on Sunday, May 25, 2008. Services will be held 12 noon Saturday, with an 11 AM family hour at The Galilee Baptist Church, Dr. J. Louis Felton, officiating. Friends may view 4-6 PM Friday at the Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI. Interment Riverside Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family of Mrs. Bostic at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: COLLINS, HILL, EBERHARD, GRAY, RUSSELL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22844/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COLLINS, Virginia Mae Age 83 Of Comstock Township Passed away on Monday, May 26, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Battle Creek on July 14, 1924, to Harold and Jennie (Hill) Eberhard. Virginia is survived by her children, Virginia Marie Gray, James Victor Dale Collins, Donald Eugene Collins and Gerald Lynn Collins. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 23 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great- granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Victor Russell, Vance, Verlester and Vernon Eberhard and daughter, Betty Lou Collins. The family of Virginia Collins will receive friends Thursday, May 29, 2008, 10 AM-12 noon at the Royal Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 12 noon on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment is at Reese Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/28/2008. (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: BORDEN, WELCHER, HANES, HILL, SHOWERMAN, REESE, SHADE, STATLER, STIDHAM, WACHA, HAYNES, JOHNSTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22843/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BORDEN, Eunice M. Of Augusta Passed away May 26, 2008. Eunice was born May 6, 1911 in Nashville, MI, the daughter of Orin E. and Maud (Welcher) Hanes. Eunice attended a country school through eighth grade that she walked to every day. On July 14, 1934, in Howe, Indiana, she married Wallace J. "Bud" Borden and he preceded her in death on December 15, 1993 after more than 50 years of marriage. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Sandy Hill of Kalamazoo, Jackie (Lyle) Showerman of Richland, Letha Reese of Lake Odessa, Dean (Shirley) Shade of Hastings, Bobbie Shade of Lake Odessa, Pearl Shade of Lansing, Karolyn (Jerry) Stalter of Clarksville, Gene (Trudy) Shade of Lake Odessa, Linda (John) Stidham of Nashville and Sherrie (Tom) Wacha of Sunfield; special friends, Bob and Shirley Weaver of Delton and Athea Wooer of Delton and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Clayton Haynes; a sister, Mildred Shade; a niece, Frances Johnston and nep! hews, Bob (Maxine) Hill, Brandon Shade and Marvin Shade. The family will receive friends Friday, May 30, 2008, 1-2 PM at the Williams - Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Private interment. Memorial contributions to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/28/2008. (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: philipffej Surnames: Nidy, Snyder Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/13525.22/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are some Nidy headstone photo's online plus some Snyder's. Go to Kalamazoo Co., then North Fulton Cemetery. http://www.usgwtombstones.org/michigan/mitstable.htm I'm going to the cemetery again soon, if anyone want's me to look for someone post the names. 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: WORST, JOHNSON, THOMAS, GROVER, BALL, SHIMEL, WHITE, HORNER, MCLEOD, GLADYSZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22842/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WORST, Dorene Ellen Age 76 Of Galesburg, MI Passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Galesburg, MI. Dorene was born on June 23, 1931, to Gladys (Johnson) and Harold Thomas. Dorene is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gordon Worst; children, Marc (Pam) Worst, Jim Worst, Lou Ann (Lon) Grover, and Dorrenne Worst; grandchildren, Marc Worst, Steve, Worst, Jay Ball, and John (Barbara) Shimel; step-grandchildren, Melissa White and Mark Horner; great-grandchildren, Aurora Worst, Jacob Worst, and Amber Shimel; sister, Jacqueline McLeod; brother, Durwood Thomas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Margean and Edward Gladysz; mother-in-law, Dorothy Worst; several nieces and nephews; and traveling companion, Mary Staron. Dorene worked for several years at the WYCA in Kalamazoo and Burgess Seed Co. in Galesburg, MI. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, attending antique car shows with her husband, jaunts to the casino's with her kids, and family gatherings. Cremation will take place, with a memorial service celebrating her ! life to follow at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, contributions may be directed to the Galesburg Memorial Library in Galesburg, MI. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/25/2008. (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: ROSIE, MCKAIN, MILLAR, BUSSING, COOK, MARVIN, BOGREN, PHILLIPS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22841/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROSIE, George Millar Age 84 Of Parchment Died peacefully at Life Care Center in Plainwell on May 14, 2008. George was born Sept. 13, 1923 in Highland Park, IL, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (McKain) Rosie. As a young man, he became a strong golfer (and amateur Softball player!) in the North Shore area of Chicago. When war broke out, he served in the Army Airborne (101st), parachuting into France during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Captured, he spent 11 months as a POW, mainly in Poland. George came to Kalamazoo in 1945 to assist as pro with his cousin Bob Millar, the longtime professional at Milham Park Golf Course. He later operated the Red Arrow course, until about 1952. George eventually gave up his professional status to play in the local tournaments, where he was often a force - winning and co-winning several city-wide matches and leagues. George began an entry-level job at KVP in about 1951, to supplement his golf work. He rose to superintendent of the Parchment Division of KVP, which l! ater became part of Georgia Pacific. He retired in the late 1970's and became active in the 101st Airborne Association. George went on to become its national president and served on its board of directors for many years. He helped represent the Association, and the U.S., in several liberation commemoration ceremonies in Europe. George is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agnes (Bussing) Rosie and his siblings, Bud Rosie, Sandra Rosie, Mayme Rosie and his companion, Mig Cameron of Highland Park, IL. He is survived by his four children, Judy Cook, Lynn (Jeannie) Rosie, Tom (Patty) Marvin and Diane (Jeff) Bogren; his sister-in-law, Marion Phillips; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave- 349-7735 where memorial services will immediately follow at 12:30 PM. Rev. Dan Minor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo or Military Family Relief Fund of Michigan. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008. (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: SPENCER, TAFT, GRIFFITHS, WIBORN, MURPHY, HOEKSEMA, MCKINNON, KENNEDY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22840/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SPENCER, Marvel Kalamazoo Passed away Friday, May 23, 2008. She was born November 16, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Rexford and Marjorie (Taft) Spencer and had lived in Kalamazoo for over 68 years. Marvel had retired from Kapco in 1981 and had also worked at Plaza Bakery in Richland. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Ruth Spencer; and two sisters, Edna Griffiths and Velma Wiborn. Marvel is survived by her brothers, Donald (Maggie) Spencer of Otsego, Bruce (Shellie) Spencer of Delton and Dale (Kathleen) Spencer of Allegan; her sisters, Marjorie Murphy of Comstock, Pauline Hoeksema of Vero Beach, FL, Doris (Keith) McKinnon of Lawton and Della (Douglas) Kennedy of Comstock; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway with Douglas Kennedy and Rev. John Vick officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at th! e funeral home on Tuesday, beginning one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/25/2008. (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: KRAUSS, ROSENBERG, AXILROD, LANDAU, MCEWAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22839/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KRAUSS, Bernard A. Of Portage Bernie was born on Nov 22, 1940 to Martin I. and Evelyn (Rosenberg) Krauss in Toledo, OH and died at Bronson Hospital on May 22, 2008, five days after a car accident in Kalamazoo. He graduated from Bowling Green High School in June, 1959; attended Bowling Green and Toledo Universities; and enlisted in the USAF in Feb, 1962, serving in England, France, and Vietnam until his Honorable Discharge in July, 1966. Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Gay Axilrod, whom he married on June 25, 1967, in Toledo; children Arnold Krauss of Ann Arbor and Leah Krauss of Washington D.C.; brother Edward Krauss of Columbus, OH; sister Dr. Barbara Landau of Hawaii; nephews Samuel and Joshua Krauss and Matthew McEwan; and cousins James and Daniel Rosenberg; and their families. Most of Bernie's working life was spent in sales. On Sept 15, 2002, he began to volunteer at Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity using his Realtor training and experience to be the Property Acquisition Coordinator! . He served in several local environmental groups and was a past president of Congregation of Moses Men's Club. Recently he began to chant Haftorah for Sabbath services. His hobbies were his own cats, fishing, jazz, photography, making bad puns, reading, and story telling. Services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday May 27 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. Burial will be at Fort Custer. The family requests any donations to be made to Congregation of Moses or Habitat. Many thanks to Bronson Hospital staff. Bernie completed his volunteering by giving of himself for others in need to the Gift of Life Program. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/25/2008. (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: KADER, ROSCOE, CALEY, SEARS, SUGLIA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22838/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KADER, Dorothy E. (Roscoe) Of Tendercare Portage My mother passed away on May 19, 2008 at the age of 95. She was born to Pearl (Caley) Roscoe and Dale Roscoe on March 22, 1913 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was united in marriage to my dad, Elmer E. Kader on March 22, 1947, who preceded her in death on February 7, 1987. Dorothy has had several different occupations throughout her lifetime, but the most recent, prior to her retirement, was the restaurant business. She and my father owned and operated Elmer's Roadhouse for several years until health problems made it impossible to continue. After that, they spent time together enjoying each other and their grandchildren. Mom loved baking her wonderful sugar cookies, doing crossword puzzles and helping me whenever I needed her. During the past eight years, mother inherited additional family. She had regular visits from Barbara Farraye and the family of Charity Nowak, my mother's roommate for several years. Barbara and Beverly adopted my mom as one of their own. Renee, my moth! er's day nurse, watched over her when I was not always able to. My love goes to all of the people that were so kind to her. I am certain now that my mother is resting peacefully. I am grateful to have been her daughter and I am especially honored to have called her "Mom". I love you mom and I will miss you. Dorothy is survived by me, her only child, Rochelle (Keith) Sears of Kalamazoo. She was a wonderful grandmother to Philip and Ryan Suglia, also of Kalamazoo. Also part of her immediate family is one step-grandson, Kirk Sears of Detroit who became very dear to her heart and a very loving and special friend, Barbara Thompson. Her mother, father, one sister and three brothers preceded her in death, along with my father. Dorothy has been cremated according to her wishes. In celebration of Dorothy's life, a gravesite service will take place at the Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue, Michigan on a date to be determined, where she will join my father. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/25/2008. (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: HAYDEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22837/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAYDEN, Mrs. Detrola M. Age 83 Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away May 20, 2008. Funeral Arrangments to be announced later by the Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI. www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/25/2008. (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.