This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HICKER Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22822/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1940, page City of Kalamazoo 607. George Henry HICKER; age 83 yrs 7 mos 22 days; sex Male; race White; DOD 26 Oct 1940; POD 809 W. Walnut St. (Kalamazoo, Michigan); DOB 4 March 1857; POB Fayette, Ohio; marital status Widowed; spouse Bird A. HICKER; occ Insurance agent; res 809 W. Walnut; cause Chronic myocarditis; father Unknown b. Penn; mother Unknown b. Penn; burial 29 Oct 1940 at Riverside Cemetery (Kalamazoo) by Truesdale Funeral Home; informant Helen Fenker of 809 W. Walnut St. (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: HICKER, OXENRIDER, SHATSER Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1920, page City of Kalamazoo 88, #69. Bird A. HICKER; age 52 yrs 7 mos 12 days; sex Female; race White; DOD 21 Jan 1920; POD City of Kalamazoo; POB Ohio; marital status Married; occ At home; cause Mediastinal tumor; father David OXENRIDER b. Ohio; mother Unknown SHATSER b. 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: philipffej Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/6303.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wonderful new site for Kalamazoo Co.. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mikccem/recognition.htm Here is what you want, just go to Riverside, Kalamazoo. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mikccem/burialbycemetery.htm Just ran across your old query but this may help you if still need it. 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: NICHOLSON, DUMPKE, KREGER, ENNAMANY, KEAGLE, LEWIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22820/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NICHOLSON, Mildred M. Of Scotts Mildred passed away early Sunday morning, May 18, 2008 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. She was born June 29, 1926 in Breedsville, MI, one of six children to Fredrick and Margaret (Dumpke) Kreger. Mildred was employed by J.C. Penny department stores for over 20 years, until her retirement in 1988. On November 10, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert William Nicholson in Climax, who preceded her in death on. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers; two sisters and one great-grandchild, Sarah Ennamany. Surviving are two sons, Robert Nicholson of Scotts and Brent (Becky) Nicholson of Climax; three grandchildren, Mike (Christine) Nicholson of Kalamazoo, Heather (Todd) Keagle of Bedford and Aaron Nicholson of Kalamazoo; three great-grandchildren, Whitney Nicholson, Jenna Ennamany and Jaden Keagle; one sister, Helen Lewis of Silver Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Mildred will be at 11 AM on Friday a! t the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple Street, with Rev. James Dyke, officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/21/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)NICHOLSON, Mildred M. Of Scotts Mildred passed away early Sunday morning, May 18, 2008 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. She was born June 29, 1926 in Breedsville, MI, one of six children to Fredrick and Margaret (Dumpke) Kreger. Mildred was employed by J.C. Penny department stores for over 20 years, until her retirement in 1988. On November 10, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert William Nicholson in Climax, who preceded her in death on. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers; two sisters and one great-grandchild, Sarah Ennamany. Surviving are two sons, Robert Nicholson of Scotts and Brent (Becky) Nicholson of Climax; three grandchildren, Mike (Christine) Nicholson of Kalamazoo, Heather (Todd) Keagle of Bedford and Aaron Nicholson of Kalamazoo; three great-grandchildren, Whitney Nicholson, Jenna Ennamany and Jaden Keagle; one sister, Helen Lewis of Silver Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Mildred will be at 11 AM on Friday a! t the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple Street, with Rev. James Dyke, officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/21/2008. (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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KLINE, HUGHES, PARKER, DELACH, VICKERY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22819/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KLINE, Mrs. Francile H. Of Portage, MI Died Monday morning, May 19, 2008. Francile was born May 4, 1925 in Bangor, Michigan, a daughter of Stanley and Mabel (Hughes) Parker. She had been a lifelong Portage resident and was employed with the Upjohn Company for 13 years, before retiring. She was also a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church where she volunteered and participated in many church functions. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John F. Kline on December 16, 1974 and her sister, Lorraine Delach. She is survived by two daughters, Lynette (David) Vickery of Grand Rapids and Marsha Kline of Portage; three grandchildren, Chad, Lindsey and Chelsea Vickery; a brother-in-law, William Delach of Mattawan; and several nieces. A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock Friday, May 30, 2008 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 7211 Oakland Drive. Private graveside services will have been held. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Michael's Lutheran C! hurch Memorial Fund. Francile has requested those planning to attend services to wear bright colored clothing in her honor. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/21/2008. (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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: GORDEN, TUDOR, PASCH, O'BRIEN, CAMPBELL, LOWN, HOLMES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22818/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GORDEN, William Franklin Of Kalamazoo Mr. Gorden passed away Monday morning, May 19, 2008 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo. He was born October 13, 1926 in Marshall, MO, one of nine children to Dallas and Norean (Tudor) Gorden. Bill was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving during World War II. He was employed by the United States Post Office for 26 years, until his retirement in 1981. Bill was a member of Comstock Church of Christ, Veterans of Foreign War Post #6252 and Disabled American Veterans Buck Crosby Chapter #6. He was also an avid fan of Western Michigan University Basketball. On October 4, 1958, he was united in marriage to Jule P. (Pasch) O'Brien, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Ann (Robert) Campbell of Kalamazoo; two step-children, Ann Lown of MN, and Kay (Charles) Holmes of MI; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Cremation has taken place a! nd there will be no public visitation or services. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Red Cross or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/21/2008. (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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KEEFE, SCHILLING, MORRIS, BREWER, ZYLMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22817/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KEEFE, Mr. Arthur A. Of Portage, MI Died Wednesday morning, May 21, 2008. Arthur was born December 6, 1925 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a son of Paul and Edith (Schilling) Keefe. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with the Upjohn Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1983. In 1962, he received the William E. Upjohn Award for his dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara J. Keefe on July 16, 1997; and a sister, Laura Morris. He is survived by two sons, James Keefe of Portage and Mark Keefe of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Dorothy Brewer of Yucca Valley, CA; a sister-in-law, Mary (Robert) Zylman of Portage; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11 o'clock Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday. Interment will be in South Portage Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund. www.lang! elands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/22/2008. (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: DINDA, GRIEBLING, WERNER, BRINKERT, HUNKINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22816/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DINDA, Doris Of Portage Mrs. Dinda passed away Wednesday morning, May 21, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born July 8, 1915 in Milwaukee, WI, one of six children to Charles and Clara (Griebling) Werner. Doris was employed by Dr. Larzelere as a dental assistant for over 20 years, until her retirement. Doris was a longtime and very active member of Zion Lutheran Church. Among those activities, she was a member of the choir and music ministry, and also taught bible study and Sunday school. She was the past president of Kalamazoo Valley Dental Assistant Society, past president of Michigan Dental Assistants Association, council member of Kalamazoo County Homemakers Extension through M.S.U. Doris also received many rewards including: 2004 Volunteer-Of-The-Year Heathcare Association of Michigan, 2003 Volunteer-Of-The-Year at Tendercare of Portage where they gave her Doris Dinda Day, 1997 CBS segment "Hero Of The Day" appearance, 1995 Silver Bowl recipient RSVP Community Service, 1993 Star A! ward recipient, and 1991 Gazette Accolade. On November 19, 1942, she was united in marriage to George W. Dinda, who preceded her in death on July 10, 1988. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters and one brother. Surviving are two children, Marge (Ken) Brinkert of Portage, Dan (Judy) Dinda of Kalamazoo; one granddaughter, Tracey Hunkins of Portage; one great-granddaughter, Abigail Hunkins; one brother-in-law, Keith (Jackie) Dinda of Schoolcraft; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Doris will be at 11 AM on Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd., with Pastor Louis Grother and Pastor Larry Brelje, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church - Building Fund or a charity of o! ne's choice. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/22/2008. (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.

Greetings, In respect for our veterans and Memorial Day and the meaning behind it, we have created a Memorial Day Tribute home page.  The home page includes 2 music videos that you can watch.  The videos are:        A Pittance of Time by Terry Kelly     (A very touching and heartfelt song) God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood     (A great classic patriotic song) As time permits visit our tribute home page.  You will use the same URL (link) that you have always used; which is listed below.  From the memorial page, there are links to enter our site.  The end of the month our regular home page will return. Thank you again for your interest in our site. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikccem/ ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TOLLHURST, HOFFMAN, BROWN, POTTER, BICKINGS, BEAN, KAHLMORGAN, POWELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22815/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TOLLHURST, Sandra Of Galesburg Formerly of Cooper Township Died peacefully at Kairos Dwelling on May 13, 2008. Sandra is the daughter of the late Wilbur and Lillian Hoffman. She retired from Consumers Power in 1998. Sandra loved to sew, bake, bowl, golf and enjoyed spending time with family and friends at Sandy Pines for many years. Her husband John "Bill" Tolhurst to whom she married in 1954, preceded her in death in 2002. A brother, Earl Hoffman also preceded her in death. Sandra is survived by her four daughters, Julie Brown, Kathy (Dale) Potter, Jean (Chuck) Bickings and Laura (Tom) Bean all of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Kerri (Damon) Kahlmorgan, Chelsea Brown, Kendra Bickings and John Bickings; great-granddaughter, Myriah Kahlmorgan; great-grandson, Lucas Kahlmorgan, sister-in-law, Evelyn Hoffman; brother-in-law, Charles (Loretta) Tolhurst; sister-in-law, Mary E. Powell and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 6-8 PM at PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave- 349-7735 where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Ken Smeader officiating. Interment will be in East Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Dwelling, Borgess VNA & Hospice or Kalamazoo Missionary Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/15/2008. (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: ALLEN, BUSH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22814/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ALLEN-BUSH, Jha'Mya Nashay Of Kalamazoo Suddenly departed this life on May 9, 2008. Visitation will be held Friday, May 16, 2008 from 5-7 PM at the Whitley Memorial Funeral Home Inc. Services will be held Saturday May 17, 2008 at 1 PM with a 12 noon family hour at the Church Of God Pentecostal 2929 E. Main with Rev. Jeffery Townsend, officiating. Professional and Affordable services entrusted to the: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 330 North Westnedge Ave. 269-488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/15/2008. (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: AERNIE, BOCKEWSKI, BRYJA, MORGAN, LEVIAN, PHILLIPS, TROJAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22813/mb.ashx Message Board Post: AERNIE, Charlotte L. Of Cooper Township Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Byron Center Manor. Charlotte was born December 14, 1927 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John and Mary (Bockewski) Bryja. She was the oldest of seven children. At age 18, she married Arthur Morgan and they moved to Michigan and had two daughters, Gaye and Susan. On May 17, 1966, she married Robert Aernie, Sr. They were together for the past 42 years and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Gaye Levian of Plainwell and Susan Morgan of Otsego; a grandson, David (Dawn) Levian of Byron Center; a great-granddaughter, Katlynn; one brother and two sisters, Edward (Cherry) Bryja, Florence (James) Phillips, Mary (Thomas) Trojan; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother, Anna Bryja and Stephanie Bryja and Chicago Police Officer George Bryja. Friends may meet with her family from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego , where a service will be held Friday at 11 AM. I! nterment will be in West Cooper Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Law Officers Memorial Fund, 400 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C. or the Kent County Humane Society, 3077 Wilson, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/15/2008. (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: WALTERS, PLATT, MODEN, BETTERLEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22812/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WALTERS, Donald W. Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Care on May 6, 2008. Don is a World War II veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He served as a machinists mate on the USS Grand Forks in the South Pacific. He retired from James River. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Platt Walters; his parents, Peter and Flossie (Moden) Walters; brother, Ronald Walters and sister-in-law, Nellie Walters. Don is survived by his children, Donalyn Walters Betterley, Schoolcraft, Peter Walters, Kalamazoo; grandson, Ben (Angel) Betterley; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Brett; sister, Pauline Walters, Kalamazoo; brother, Carl (Martha) Walters, Portage; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James (Sallie) Platt; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, R. Norman (Eva) Platt, Arizona; numerous nephews and nieces. For many years Don actively participated as a member of the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club and the North South Skirmish Association. Burial will take place Monday, May 12th at noon Ft. Cust! er National Cemetery with military honors. Family and friends will gather at the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club immediately after the ceremony. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/9/2008. (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: HECKMAN, ADAMS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HECKMAN, Audrey Of Portage Passed away at Borgess Hospital on May 7, 2008. Audrey was born February 2, 1930 in England. She is survived by her children, Janice Adams of Chesapeake, VA and Chris Heckman of Kalamazoo, MI and her grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/9/2008. (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: BUCHANAN Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22810/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BUCHANAN, Maceo Marcell Of Lansing Formerly of Kalamazoo Departed this life suddenly on May 1, 2008 in Lansing Michigan. Services will be held Saturday (tomorrow), May 10, 2008 at 12 noon with an 11 AM family hour at the Faith Temple Church of God, 114 west Allen Street with Bishop T.D. Lockett, officiating. Burial will take in Riverside cemetery. Memorials directed to the family. Professional and affordable services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 N. WESTNEDGE (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/9/2008. (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: SMITH, SLIDER, DENSON, TOPP, LIGHT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22809/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SMITH, Milton O. Age 78 Of Toledo, OH Passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born March 25, 1930 to Homer and Isabelle (Slider) Smith in Toledo, OH. Milton was a U.S. veteran of the Marines, proudly serving his country for more than 20 years. He was a also a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. After retiring from the military, Milt became a lifetime member of the Purple Heart Society, the DAV, VFW and the Semper Fidelis League. He was an avid camper, spending a lot of time in Brownsville, TX. Milt enjoyed spending time with family and friends and also his beloved cat, "Sassy". In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 16 years, Geraldine Smith. Milt is survived by his loving family including his children, Jennifer (Dennis) Denson, Doug (Sarah) Smith, Rebecca (Tim) Topp and Jon (Patti) Smith; siblings, Viola Light, Pete Smith and Charlotte Light; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; best friend, John Brifnek and many extended family members and dear friends.! The family will receive guests Sunday from 2-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral services will begin Monday at 10 AM in the funeral home. Pastor Dennis Lauman, officiating. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.NewcomerFamily.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/10/2008. (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: SCHOOLMASTER, SANDERS, ROBINSON, WAGNER, DAVIS, MILLER, LAWS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22808/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCHOOLMASTER, Mrs. Patricia E. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died peacefully in her sleep Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2008. Patricia was born February 27, 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Vernon and Bess (Sanders) Robinson. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Robert R. Schoolmaster on July 14, 2000; three sisters and three brothers. She is survived by five children, Deborah (Steven Fischer) Schoolmaster of Cincinnati, OH, Robert (Sara) Schoolmaster of Portage, Donna (Larry) Wagner of Vero Beach, FL, Susan (Richard) Davis of Schoolcraft and Richard (Carey) Schoolmaster of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren, Emily, Eric, Claire, Mari, Jenny, Katie, Ryan and Ross; a sister, Virginia Miller of Scotts; two sisters-in-law, Marcia Robinson of South Haven, MI and Margaret Laws of New York; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held 11 o'clock Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be! one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy, please consider memorials to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Rose Arbor Hospice Program. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/10/2008. (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: SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22807/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SMITH, Faust Born in 1917 in Charlotte, Mi, grew up in the Three Rivers /Kalamazoo area. Faust was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007 and underwent radiation treatment, but his incurable cancer took his life early Sunday morning, May 4, 2008. He passed away peacefully at home with several friends at his bedside. He lived a very full life and worked as a truck driver and postal worker. He served his country during World War II as a radio technician and was based in several European countries. Faust and his deceased wife, Helen, were kind hearted people who donated generously to the Salvation Army and Crystal Cathedral. Their kindness didn't go unnoticed and in 1993, the Kalamazoo Gazette presented them with a plaque highlighting their generosity. The article stated that Helen and Faust gave to elderly homebound people instead of buying gifts for each other. After retirement, Faust spent many hours repairing computers at home. He was also an avid photographer and his wide collection of ca! meras lends support of his interest in that field. He also enjoyed gardening and spent hours in his greenhouse. Every spring, his Rembrandt tulips adorned the driveway to his house. He surrounded himself with friends and enjoyed occasional visits to area casinos. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/11/2008. (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: SAVAGE, FAZIO, MISASI, FRANK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22806/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SAVAGE, Adeline Theresa Was born in Hokah, Minnesota on September 13, 1917 and passed away on April 13, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1939 with a BA in education. In 1941, she married her former biology instructor, George M. Savage and moved to Michigan. She worked in the drafting department at General Motors for the war effort. While raising a family, she earned her pilot's license to fly small planes. She worked for the March of Dimes and inaugurated a pre- school enterprise in Portage, Michigan (now known as the Celery Flats) and taught there for 15 years. She traveled the world with our father and later by herself, experiencing life on five continents. She was a woman of uncommon intelligence and curiosity and charm and compassion. She loved popcorn and awful puns. She made of her life a gift for her children. She is survived by her son, Marc Savage and his wife, Sharon, who reside in Sun City, AZ and their daughter, Laura Fazio, her husband, Troy and so! n, Jake, who live in Los Angeles; by her daughter, Valerie Misasi and her two children, Marc and Annie Misasi, who live in Schoolcraft, MI; by daughter, Lisa Frank and her husband, Harald, who live in Westcliffe, CO; and by her daughter, Wendy Savage and her daughter, Nicole Savage, who live in Phoenix, AZ. Adeline will be interred next to her husband of 45 years, George, in Kalamazoo, MI. There will be a small ceremony for her in Michigan this summer. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/11/2008. (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: MORRIS, SONNEVIL, KIRBY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22805/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MORRIS, Helen (Sonnevil) Richland Passed away May 9, 2008. Helen was born in Richland on November 29, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Lena Sonnevil. Helen was a lifelong resident of the Richland area, where her family farmed for many years. She loved the outdoors. Helen was a long time employee of Kalamazoo Ophthalmology. Helen is survived by sons, Robert and Leighton Kirby; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren, her former husband George Kirby, and several nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ray and Roy Sonnevil, and her husband Ray Morris. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/11/2008. (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.