This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WOODIN, THOMPSON, LEWIS, KAPPENGA, KENNEDY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22672/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WOODIN, Jon William Of Kalamazoo Passed away suddenly on April 15, 2008. Jon was born September 28, 1967 in Lansing, MI, the son of Norman and Karen (Thompson) Woodin and had lived in Kalamazoo for most of his life. Surviving are his father Norman Woodin and wife Jan Lewis of Kalamazoo; his mother Karen Woodin and husband John Kappenga of Kalamazoo; a brother Joe Woodin and wife Sara Kennedy of Kalamazoo and their children Paul and Hunter Woodin; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may meet the family on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 5. 9th St. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 4:00 PM at the Westside Chapel with the Rev. Jim Dyke officiating. Memorial contributions in Jon's memory may be made to Habitat for Humanity. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/18/2008. (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: KAROW, DIECHMAN, COLTHORP, LEYANNA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22671/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KAROW, Alfred R. Of Kalamazoo Died Wednesday April 16, 2008 at Tendercare of Portage. Al was born June 8, 1920 in Saginaw, one of seven children to Robert and Helen (Diechman) Karow. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II in the Anti-submarine Command out of Langley Field, VA., and Galveston, Texas, and the Air Force in the heavy 464th Bomber Group out of North Africa, and Italy. He was shot down over Cannes, France and was a POW of Germany for one year. After the war, he attended Michigan State University on the G.I. Bill and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He worked for three years at the Illinois Tool Works in Elgin, Illinois, and then for National Water Lift Abex for 28 years, retiring as head of the Metallurgical Laboratory. Al was a member of the Greenwood Reformed Church, and enjoyed church activities and friends. Al also liked fishing, photography, bridge, travel, and his computer. On September 11, 1948, he married Is! abel Colthorp in Saginaw, who survives. Surviving are three children, Laura Leyanna of Swartz Creek, Richard Karow of Houston, TX, and Joseph (Violet) Karow of Fullerton, CA; one grandson, Jason Leyanna; one brother, Robert (Christena) Karow of Owosso; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Al will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Greenwood Reformed Church, 1815 Winton Ave, with Rev. Jonathan Loper officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Friday (today) at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Greenwood Reformed Church or a charity of one's choice. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/18/2008. (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: BLUE Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22669/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BLUE, Sleaner Of Kalamazoo Peacefully departed this life on Sunday April 13, 2008. Services will be held Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Philipp United Missionary Baptist Church in Glendora, Mississippi with Rev. Orange Frieson officiating. Burial to follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery, Philipp, Mississippi. Professional and Affordable service rendered by: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/18/2008. (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: ANTHONY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22668/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ANTHONY, Larry Gene "Shag" Age 64 Of Battle Creek Formerly of Richland Died at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo, on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. At the request of the family, friends may call on Friday, April 18th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE Richland Chapel 9170 East D Avenue, 269-629-6022 The funeral service to celebrate Larry's life will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 19th at the Richland Chapel with the Rev. Roger A. Claypool, Pastor of the Solid Rock Bible Church of Delton, MI, officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland, MI. Memorial contributions in Larry's honor may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI. 49007 or to the Solid Rock Bible Church, 7025 Milo Road, Delton, MI, 49046. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/18/2008. (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: CATTELL, CAMP, BOYD, CAVERLEY, RAMIREZ, STORY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22667/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CATTELL, Mrs. Sandra S. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Thursday evening April 17, 2008 at her residence. Sandra was born March 24, 1940 in Edmore, Michigan a daughter of Clinton and Mildred (Camp) Boyd. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 50 years and was employed with Fields Fabrics for 10 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Chuck and Steve. On January 14, 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Cattell who survives. Also surviving, a daughter, Debra (Steve) Caverley of Rockford, MI and Michael (Holly) Cattell of Portage; four grandchildren, Shea, Cody, Ethan, and Kyle; a brother, Richard (Deb) Boyd of Auburn, IN; two sisters, Sharon (Jesse) Ramirez of Alma, MI and Shirley (Richard) Story of Breckenridge, MI; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Private services and burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, M! emorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/19/2008. (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: BROWN, ROBERT, HARBER, CLEMENS, GUMBINER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22666/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BROWN, John R. Sr. Of Kalamazoo Died Friday, April 18, 2008 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. John was born January 31, 1926 in Kalamazoo to the late John O. and Margaret E. (Robert) Brown. John was united in marriage to Mary Harber on November 20, 1946, who survives him. Also surviving him are his children, Sandra Brown of Manor, TX, John R. Brown Jr. of Kalamazoo, David Brown of Lawton, MI and Susan (Curtis) Clemens of Paw Paw; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Jane Gumbiner. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Linda Brown in 2003. Visitation with family will be Monday, the 21st from 4 - 8:00 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., Portage, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM. Committal services will be scheduled next week. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude, Memphis, TN 38105 www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/19/2008. (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: ANSPAUGH, PLUNKETT, BARTON, ENGLISH, ROBERTS, HAZEN, MUDGET, HAHN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22665/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ANSPAUGH, Betty J. Of Kalamazoo Betty passed away Thursday morning, April 17, 2008, at Kairos Dwelling. She was born June 30, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Isaac and Martha Plunkett. Surviving are three children, Linda (Jack) Barton of Idaho, William (April) English of Constantine, and Annette Roberts of Texas; special granddaughter and caregiver, Kim Hazen of Kalamazoo; six other grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jerry (Janice) Plunkett, Robert "Don" Plunkett, and Stan Plunkett. Preceding her in death were her husband, J. Joseph Anspaugh; mother, Martha Plunkett; father and step-mother, Isaac and Bernice Plunkett; two sisters, Margaret Mudget, and Geraldine Hahn; and one brother, Bill Plunkett. Funeral services for Betty will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park Chapel, 3941 S. Westnedge Avenue. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services at the cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. ! Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/19/2008. (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: WRIGHT, DAUBERT, TAMURA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22664/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wright, Stephen D. Of Portage Passed away at the age of 54 on Monday, April 7, 2008 at home. Stephen was born June 30, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to William R. and Juanita (Daubert) Wright. Among Stephen's interests was the love of astronomy, the earth sciences with weather as his focus, carpentry, automobile restoration, and home renovation. Surviving him are his child, Nicole Wright; life partner, Roni Moats; father, William; brother Timothy; and sister Deborah Tamura. Preceding him in death was his mother, Juanita. He will be layed to rest next to his mother in Fort Dodge, Iowa. No visitation or services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Memorial contributions may be directed to www.nmha.org or University of Michigan Department of Astronomy, 500 Church St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1042. He was loved and will forever be missed. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/20/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: THOMAS, ROSE, PENCE, CARTER, LOWERY, ASHBY, RORICK Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22663/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THOMAS, Gilbert L. (Gib) Of Comstock Passed away Friday, April 18 peacefully at home in the care of his loving family. Gib was born January 29, 1931 in Vicksburg, MI, the son of Walter G. Sr. and Philena Thomas. He graduated from Comstock High School in 1949 and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He was a lifelong resident of Comstock. Gib was employed by Warsaw Chemical Company as a salesman for 30 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Masons and was very active in the Michigan Motor Home Club serving as President. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Thelma (Rose) and Eleanor (Pence). He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Grace (Carter) Thomas; two sons, Stephan (Shelia) of Kalamazoo, Kenneth (Gina) of Vicksburg and a daughter, Teri (Thomas) Lowery of Vicksburg; five grandchildren, Joshua (Stephanie) Thomas, Jamie Thomas, Ian Thomas, Zachary Thomas and Ashley Lowery. Also surviving are two brothers, Roger (Ruth) of Plainwell, Walte! r G. (Tommy) Jr. (Kathy) of Manton, MI, and two sisters, Laurel Ashby of Comstock, and Celia (Bernard) Rorick of Parchment. Gib loved his family very much and enjoyed the time he and Grace spent with their grandchildren especially attending school and athletic events. Traveling in the motor home with Grace was his favorite pastime and he also enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting and umpiring baseball and softball games. Gib enjoyed the company of his many friends and was a regular for morning coffee at Dotty's Restaurant for many years. Cremation has taken place. A service to remember and celebrate Gib's life will be held Friday, April 25, 11:00 AM at the Covenant Church of Kalamazoo, 5708 East Main Street, with the Rev. John Kepler officiating. Friends and family will gather at the church for visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice or the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/20/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alecsandrab Surnames: BARRETT, ZETTELMEYER, HERBST Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22662/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I want to invite all Barrett researchers and family in NW Ohio/Southern MI/NE Indiana to a BARRETT reunion will be happening. This is for ALL descendants of Cyrus and Susannah (Zettelmeyer) Barrett and Elias and Betsy (Herbst) Barrett. BARRETT family reunion: JULY 5 , 2008 Opdyke Park County Rd 16 at County Rd J Williams County, OH all day Bring a dish to pass, your own meat for the grill and drinks and your own plates and eating utensils. (sorry, no budget for those items to be purchased by the committee) 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: GASPERINI, VANKAMPEN, KOLANDER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22661/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GASPERINI, Georglyn "Kay" Of Kalamazoo Passed away April 14, 2008 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Kay as everyone knew her was born September 9, 1939 to William and Georgia (VanKampen) Kolander of Ann Arbor, MI. Kay grew up on a farm in Whitmore Lake, MI. Kay graduated from Pioneer High School and went on to attend Ferris State where she met and married her husband Robert on September 29, 1962 and moved to Kalamazoo were they reside. The past 19 years they would spend the summer months in Michigan and winter months at their house in Niceville, Florida. Kay is survived by her husband Robert, two children a daughter Donna of Whitmore Lake, Mi and a son Michael ( Nikki) of Mattawan, MI. Kay also has two granddaughters Nicole and Mariah of Whitmore Lake, Mi and one grandson Skyler and one step-grandson Brian of Mattawan, MI. And friend Anne from Whitmore Lake, MI. Kay enjoyed reading, knitting, puzzles and playing bingo. Kay was an avid gardener at both of her homes. Kay was a member of the Knights of Columbus Womens! Auxiliary #4444 of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Kay is preceded in death by her parents William and Georgia Kolander and her in-laws Silvio and Eva Gasperini. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. with the Rev. Monsgr. Michael Hazard, Celebrant. Friends may meet the family on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. (343-1508) Please visit www.langelands to sign the online register book and send a condolence to the family. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/20/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BRADY, SHARP, HOPKINS, HAYWOOD, STAMM, SIFTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22660/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BRADY, Clare Of Climax Passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Clare was born December 29, 1924 in Middleville, a son of Raymond and Edna (Sharp) Brady and had lived in the Climax area since 1969. He had worked for Clark Equipment as an inspector for over 30 years, retiring in 1978 and had served his country during WW II in the United States Army. In his spare time, Clare remodeled houses and built over 12 houses in the Battle Creek area as well as a family cabin that he built in 1960 in the Upper Peninsula in Mc Millan, MI on Buckeye Lake. His passion was his 60 acres of land in Climax that he lived on and farmed. On April 23, 1949 he married the former Marie J. Hopkins, who preceded him in death on February 4, 2007. He was also preceded by a son, Raymond Brady and a sister, Ethel Haywood. Clare is survived by his children, Jayne Brady of Climax, Timothy (Pamela) Brady of Climax and Tom (Deborah) Brady of Fulton; grandchildren, Stephen (Melissa) Brady of Battle Creek; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn! and Aiden Brady; 2 sisters, Nellie Stamm of Middleville and Opal (Gerald) Sifton of Woodland; his brother, Nelson (Bobbie) Brady of Jamieson, AL; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 1:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 East Maple St. with Rev. Mike Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to the VA Hospital in Battle Creek. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/20/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BEANE, FRISON, MARKS, STEED Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22659/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BEANE, Frederick D. Of Kalamazoo Fred passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2008 at his home. He was born January 29, 1933 at his family home in Irons, MI, the son of Hartwell and Louise (Frison) Beane. Fred was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Kalamazoo Public Schools at an instructor and administrator for many years until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Shirley (Marks) Beane; 2 brothers, Richard and Kenneth Beane; and 1 sister, Dorothy Steed. Preceding him in death were his parents; and 1 brother, Hartwell Beane Jr. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services or visitation. Private interment with military honors will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/20/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PAWLIK, GUELLEC, VANLOON, RONK, HEASLIP, CAMPBELL, VANSICKLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22658/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PAWLIK, Mary J. Of Kalamazoo Passed away suddenly on April 18, 2008. Mary was born April 10, 1963 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Alan and Louise (Guellec) VanLoon and was raised in Clarkston, MI. She was a Registered Nurse and graduated from Nursing School at Oakland University. On October 27, 1989, she was married to Dr. Michael S. Pawlik, who survives. Also surviving are two teenage daughters, Sarah and Emily Pawlik, both at home; her parents Alan and Louise VanLoon of Clarkston, MI; a brother Clifford VanLoon of California and 3 sisters, Anne (Steve) Ronk of Clarkston, Kathe (James) Heaslip of Brighton and Amy (Sean) Campbell of Clarkston; nine nieces and nephews; 3 sisters-in-law, Anne Pawlik of Allen Park, Rose VanSickle of Arizona and Therese Pawlik of Farmington Hills. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday at St. Augustine Cathedral, 542 W. Michigan Ave. with the Rev. Fr. James Richardson, Celebrant. Friends may meet the family on Monday from 6-8 pm and on Tuesday from 1-3 & 6-8 ! pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made to the A.E.D. Fund of Kalamazoo County, P.O. Box 1464, Portage, MI 49081. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book and send a condolence to the family. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 4/20/2008 - 4/21/2008. (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: WARN, GELDNER, MOORE, MECHLING, REPLOGLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22657/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WARN, Hailey Jean Of Tippecanoe, IN Passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008. Hailey was born January 24, 2007 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Rhene J. Warn and Gabriel L. Geldner and had lived in Indiana for a short time. In addition to her parents, Hailey is survived by a sister, Marissa Moore; a brother, Dominick Moore; her grandparents, Dan & Merissa Geldner, Debbie Mechling and Steve Replogle and Robert & Sherry Warn; and all of her loving great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Penny Jean Warn and her uncle, Robert Charles Warn, Jr. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel 3926 S. 9th St. with Brother Lennon Harris, officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 to 2 PM and 6 to 8 PM. In memory of our beloved Fussbutt. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/9/2008. (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: GREEN, STREETER Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22656/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STREETER-GREEN, Lucy Ann Of Kalamazoo Suddenly departed this life on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Services will be held Friday, April 11, 2008 at 1:00 PM with a 12:00 noon family hour at the First United Baptist Church with Pastor Lenzy Bell, officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Professional and Affordable service rendered by the: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/9/2008. (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: MUIR, MORELAND, BOYD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22655/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MUIR, Carol M. Age 81 Of Jackson, MI Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away on April 7, 2008 at the Faith Haven Senior Care Centre in Jackson. Carol was born on May 19, 1926 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of the late John and Magdaline (Moreland) Muir. Carol is survived by two sisters, Patricia M. Muir and Barbara J. Boyd, both of Florida; three nieces, one nephew and many cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at St. Augustine Cathedral. Msgr. Thomas Martin, celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Cathedral. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/9/2008. (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: SCHUG, MACEDO, ALLGOR, RIEMERS, BOYNTON, GARFIELD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22654/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCHUG, Virginia Victoria Virginia passed away on April 5, 2008 in Kalamazoo. She was born to Julius D. and Sarah Eudora Macedo in Huntington, IN on November 10, 1918. She grew up in Gary, IN and married Clarence B. Allgor in Addy, WA in 1936. They lived in several cities in Washington and Indiana, moving to Kalamazoo in December 1945. Divorced, with two children at 34 years old, she got her first driver's license and her first job. She worked as a waitress, store clerk, seamstress, self-employed seamstress and beautician. When she was about 65 years old she took computer courses in Portage Adult Education and continued on to get her high school diploma. She then took computer courses at Kalamazoo County Community College, where she was on the Dean's List. In the 1980's, Virginia used her computer skills to developed a database of Civil Air Patrol personnel, where she was appointed to the rank of lieutenant. During her time in Civil Air Patrol, she received two Commander's Commendations, was named S! enior Member of the Year at encampment and reached the rank of Captain. Virginia was a very caring person, always ready to give all of her time and money to her family. She is survived by her son, Clarence "Ben" (Connie) Allgor; her daughter, Eudora A. Riemers; six grandchildren, Todd Allgor, Janie Allgor, Jeff Boynton, Tim Allgor, Arlene Garfield and Bill Riemers; nine great-grandchildren. Virginia will be buried in Indiana with her mother and father. A memorial luncheon will be held in the clubhouse at Huntington Run on April 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/9/2008. (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: HIRSTEN, HIRSCHFELD, HIRSCHSTEIN, BROOKS, CAMNITZER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22653/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HIRSTEN, Ruth S. Of Kalamazoo A certificate on the wall of Ruth Hirsten's nursing home room proclaimed her, "the most stubborn person in the world." She earned it. Many times during her almost 103 years, she persisted when others might have given up. Ruth was born on June 11, 1905 in Bremen, Germany, the eldest daughter of Emil and Selma Hirschfeld. As a child, Ruth learned and loved classical music, ballet, opera, theater, poetry and, most of all, languages. At her 100th birthday, she could still speak, sing and recite poetry in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian and Latin. In school, she excelled in track and field. As a young adult, she was a ping pong champion in Bremen, skied, rode a motorcycle and climbed mountains. In 1928, she married Walter Hirschstein ("Hirsten" as American-ized) and in 1932 their daughter, Rena Cecile, was born. At a time when it was difficult to leave Germany and almost impossible to enter America, Ruth and Walter found a way to emigrate, arriving in New York City in 1939. Ruth became a U.S. citizen in 1944 and frequently said -- and meant -- "God Bless America." For most of their 41 years together in the U.S., Ruth and Walter lived in the Chicago area, but traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Mexico, South America, Europe and Australia. Most of all, Ruth loved Switzerland, where her mother was born and where she spent time with her grandparents as a young girl. Even after her 80th birthday, Ruth returned to Switzerland four more times with her daughter, Rena. For many years, Ruth worked in the bookkeeping department of the Wilmette State Bank with her good friend, Herta Panzilius. Ruth also worked as a volunteer for Civil Defense, Red Cross, USC, Travelers'! Aid Society and the American Cancer Society. In 1980, Ruth's husband Walter died, but Ruth remained in her home in Wilmette, Illinois. In 1991, Ruth moved to Kalamazoo to be closer to her daughter and son-in- law. In Kalamazoo, she continued her interest in music, regularly attending Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra concerts. Throughout Ruth's life, but particularly in her later years, she had the comfort of the tremendous time, service and devotion of her daughter, Rena, who visited and cared for Ruth every day. Ruth Hirsten's stubbornness in this life finally gave out on April 7, 2008. Remaining to celebrate Ruth's life are her daughter, Rena Brooks; three grandsons and their wives, Malcolm (Chip) and Patricia Brooks, David and Cynthia Brooks, and Robert and Jeannine Brooks; along with seven great-grandchildren, Sally, Katelyn, Anthony, Hannah, Jamie, Maxwell and Nicholas; cousins, Sylvia and Otto Hirschfeld of Hull, England, Florence (Mucki) Camnitzer of Hamburg, Germany; several second cousins throughout the world and some dear friends. According to Ruth's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. The family will have a private celebration of Ruth's life at a later date in Illinois. Ruth's family is grateful for the wonderful care and support from the hospice team and the staff at the Springs. The family requests that any memorial contributions be sent to: Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/9/2008. (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: DANCY, GRENKE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22652/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DANCY, Geraldine Mary Born March 25, 1927 in Detroit, MI as Geraldine Mary Grenke. Jeri passed away March 28, 2008 in Dallas, TX. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Dancy and is survived by her brother, James Grenke; sister-in-law, Helen Grenke; sons, Joseph Dancy of Dallas, TX (grandchildren, Anne, Joe) and James Dancy of Kalamazoo, MI (grandchildren, Kim, Kiley); as well as numerous nieces and nephews who brightened her world. After raising a family in Grosse Pointe and Kalamazoo, MI, Jeri retired to the Stuart, FL area and St. Clair, MI. She took great pleasure in Michigan summers and Florida winters, leaving behind many friends and family whose lives she touched along the way. She enjoyed family activities including boating, tennis, music, the arts and nature. Jeri was active in the Kalamazoo Elks, Detroit Yacht Club later the Saint Clair Country Club and Island Dunes community. Memorial donations may be given to Cistercian Preparatory School, Irving, TX, the Kalamazoo Girls on the R! un, Kalamazoo, MI or the Omaha Home for Boys, Omaha, NB. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/9/2008. (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.