This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: EDWARDS, AGNEW, LOCKHART, IRVIN, WILLIAMS, JONES, ZACKERY, BROOKS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22612/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EDWARDS, Mr. Willie Earl Kalamazoo, MI Age 52 Mr. Willie Earl Edwards passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at the age of 52, due to complications from asthma. He was born January 15, 1956, the son of the late Deacon Robert L. and Arty Edwards, in Kalamazoo, MI. Willie professed a hope in Christ and was baptized at an early age, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was a student in the Kalamazoo Public School system and later transferred to Hackett Catholic Central High School.. Willie was employed as an Information Technology Technician and worked in this capacity at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, the Federal Center in Battle Creek, and as a self-employed contractor specializing in website design, computer graphics and system repair. He also taught computer classes for the Adult Education Centers in Kalamazoo and Portage. Willie was very outgoing with a humble and loving spirit. He enjoyed spectator sports and was an avid University of Michigan football fan. He loved traveling, old school music, and greatly enjoyed the time! spent teaching and sharing his knowledge of computers with others. He will be forever remembered as an icon by his family and friends for his determination to live life to its fullest. In 1979, Willie married the late Debra Agnew and was later wed to DuMaresq Lockhart. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lonnie Edwards. Mr. Edwards leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Angela Agnew, Yolanda, Danielle and Willie Edwards, Jr., of Memphis, TN, Alexander (Taneesha) Edwardsw, of Kalamazoo, and Nicholas and Audrey Lockhart-Edwards, of Montgomery Village, MD. Also, surviving are 13 grandchildren; brother, Paul Douglas Edwards; sisters, Selena (Larry) Irvin, Mildred (Melvin) Williams, Vernice (David) Jones, Shirley (Lorenzo) Zackery, and Paulette Brooks, Mr. Edwards also leaves a large and loving circle of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, Kenny Shotwell, Scott Salters, Jalean Hunt and Glorius Phillips. Services will be held 1:00 P! M Saturday, with a 12:00 Noon Family Hour at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Pastor Addis Moore, officiating. Friends may view 3-6 PM, Friday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. In lieu of flowers, the family requests sending donations to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Michigan Chapter, 17250 West Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, MI. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Send a message of comfort to the family of Mr. Willie E. Edwards on his guestbook at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/3/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: COATES, HOLTGRIEVE, WHIPPLE, DEVRIES, ZYLMAN, FENNER, MARSH, DOROUGH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22611/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COATES, Bernard F. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Kairos Dwelling. Bernard was born September 19, 1914 in Comstock, MI, to the late Frederick and Helen (Holtgrieve) Coates. He was united in marriage to Winifred "Winnie" Whipple (DeVries) on June 5, 1951, she preceded him in death in June of 2006. Bernard served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 until honorably discharged in 1946. He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church for many years. Surviving Bernard are his grandchildren, Robert (Karen) Zylman, Mark Coates and Julie Fenner; step-daughter, Janice Marsh and her son Steven Marsh of Plainwell; sister, Doris (William) Dorough; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was a son, David Coates; three brothers and seven sisters. No visitation is scheduled. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church at a date to be announced. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. www.langelands.com.343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/3/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PRATT, LAMBERT, LOCKWOOD, FRENETTE, AGULIARA, SIMMS, DONAVON, JOHNSTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22610/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PRATT, Anita Marie Lambert Anita was the loving wife of Maurice Y. Pratt, deceased, and mother of Juanita Lockwood and Ernest J. Pratt. She is survived by Juanita; her four sons Daniel, Andrew, Mark Frenette, Michael Lockwood; Juanita's eight grandchildren; Ernest, his three daughters, Rachael Aguliara, Dawn Simms, Joanne Donavon; a son Tom Pratt; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her sister Mary Theresa Johnston and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Anita was born in Upper Michigan and lived in Escanaba until the 1970's moving to Kalamazoo to live near her son and sisters. Anita and Maurice loved to travel and spent many winters with Juanita in Alaska, Colorado, Nevada and Southern California. Maurice died in 1993 and Anita continued to spend several months a year with her daughter. Anita had a stroke in March of 2007. She then moved to Hawaiian Gardens, CA to live with her daughter. Anita was an amazing mother, friend, and housewife. She did beautiful sewing, making many clothes, desig! ning and sewing all of her square dance dresses and Maurice's shirts. They taught many square dance classes. Maurice was a great caller also. Anita created lovely embroidery pieces, crocheted lace sweaters, hats and afghans. Other interests besides family, traveling and square dancing were playing cards, bingo, playing the slots in casinos, fishing and painting. Maurice loved to hunt and Anita would join him to do all the cooking. She was a very good cook too. They had a camp North of Rapid River MI and went there whenever they could get away. Anita was very active in St. Anthony and later St. Thomas Catholic churches in Escanaba and St. Mary Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Maurice was a Knight of Columbus as is his son, Ernest. Anita will be missed. A funeral mass was said at St. Mary Catholic Church March 29th at 10:00 AM and a lovely reception followed for family and friends in St. Mary's Hall. Anita's ashes will be brought to Escanaba to wait for burial when the ground is! unthawed. A memorial mass will be said at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Saturday April 12th at 11:00 AM with a reception following for family and friends in St. Thomas's Hall. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/4/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BROWN, FULTON, STEWART, CURTIS, EBY, BROOMFIELD Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22609/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BROWN, Mrs. Barbara J. Kalamazoo, MI Died Wednesday evening April 2, 2008. Barbara was born October 14, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Fulton) Stewart. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most her life and was employed as a waitress for 53 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil G. Brown in July 1972; and a brother, Glen E. Stewart. She is survived by two children, Karla Curtis of Kalamazoo and Gregory Stewart of Climax; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis (Loren) Eby of Elkhart, IN and Shirley (Richard) Broomfield of Colorado; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 1 o'clock Monday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Diabetes Association. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/4/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SLATER, JONES, GRAY, THOMPSON, BAILEY, BANNISTER, AUSTIN, COOKER, BRADT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22608/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SLATER, Mrs. Betty Jane Age 83 Of Fulton Passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at her home. Betty was born on September 18, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Cecil and Vivian Lucile (Jones) Gray. Betty graduated in 1942 from Kalamazoo Central High School. Betty was a life member of the Athens Mecwarf Ladies Auxiliary V.F. W. Post 5319. She won a special award for selling the most Buddy Poppies in the whole area in 1990. She was very proud of this plaque and award. Betty was President of the Ladies Auxiliary for six years. She was preceded in death by her husband Horace in June of 1987 and her daughter Betty Louise Thompson in November of 2006. Betty is survived by five remaining children, Jo Bailey of Fulton, MI, Donald Bannister of Climax, MI, Anne Austin of The Rock, GA, Terri Lynn Cooker of Alamo, MI, Angus E. Bradt III of Fulton, MI; 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens where the family will be present from 4-6 P! M on Saturday, April 5, 2008 with a service to follow at 6 PM with Chaplain Barbara Van Eck, officiating. Memorials in Betty's memory may be directed to the Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome. com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/5/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: LEBRECHT Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22607/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LE BRECHT, Mr. Henry, Jr. Of Portage, MI Died Thursday afternoon April 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held 3 o'clock Saturday at the Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Rd. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Westminister Presbyterian Church or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 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 4/5/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DOMBOS, BERRY, SCHLUKEBIR, BROWN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22606/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DOMBOS, Mrs. Joyce Of Kalamazoo Joyce died Thursday evening, April 3, 2008, at the Upjohn Community Care Center in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born June 19, 1925, in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Hazen and Lydia Berry and had been a life long area resident. Joyce was a member of Fourth Reformed Church and was retired from the Upjohn Company. She was an extremely gifted athlete and enjoyed playing tennis, softball and volleyball and enjoyed watching baseball on TV. On April 23, 1948, Joyce was united in marriage with Mr. Richard Dombos and part of their honeymoon included attending opening day at Tiger's Stadium. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband on June 26, 1973. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a half-brother, Carl Berry and a half-sister, Aileen Berry. Surviving are two children; Kathleen Schlukebir of Kalamazoo and Dan (Mary) Dombos of Kalamazoo; a step-son, Richard Dombos of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren, one great-grandson; two brothers, Neil (Gloria) Berry of Kalamazoo and Gordon (! Mary Lou) Berry of Portage; a sister, Marilyn (Donald) Brown of Hickory Corners; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Services will be held 1:00 Monday afternoon at Fourth Reformed Church, 6339 Atlantic, with her pastor, the Rev. James Vander Roest, officiating. Interment services will be held 3:30 Monday afternoon in the mausoleum chapel of Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park, 3941 S. Westnedge Ave. Memorials should be directed to Fourth Reformed Church. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/5/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: STANNARD, OSTRANDER, HOTCHKISS, HINKELMAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22603.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STANNARD, Raymond T. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Friday evening, April 4, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Ray was born in Kalamazoo on April 4, 1944, the son of George A. & Dorothy R. (Ostrander) Stannard. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and was employed by the Upjohn Co. in the Transportation Department for nearly 30 years. He is survived by an aunt and an uncle; a cousin, Steven Stannard, a niece, Deborah Hotchkiss; four nephews, Daniel Stannard, Gary Hinkelman, Ryan Stannard and Joey Stannard. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce A. Stannard. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Memorial Services will be held at the funeral home 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. Dr. William Theaker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice or West Michigan Cancer Center. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/6/2008. (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: SAMPSON, VANGENEP, WEAVER, NEWTON, WALSH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22605/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SAMPSON, Mary Lorraine (VanGenep) Mary was a generous, kind and artistic woman. She was an avid gardener, loved nature, animals and photography. She was born and raised in Michigan, but spent many years in Oregon. She took amazing scenic photographs in both states. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Weaver; granddaughter, Kerrie Weaver-Newton; great granddaughter, Mary Nicole Newton; niece, Noreen Walsh; Noreen's children and grandchildren. Mary - you were our sunshine!! Many thanks to the Upjohn Care Facility and Southern Care Hospice for taking care of Mary in her time of need. Funeral Home: Redmond Funeral, Kalamazoo, MI. Cremains laid to rest: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/6/2008. (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: RACE, SUTHERLAND Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22604/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RACE, Betty Sutherland Age 99 Formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away on April 1, 2008 in Northbrook, IL. Born on July 31, 1908 in Kalamazoo. She was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, MI, until 2000 when she moved to Northbrook, IL to be near her family. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a major in music (piano). Beloved wife of the late William Race, whom she married in 1933; loving mother of William S. (Ann) Race, Geoffrey S. (Carol) Race, Peter S. (Kristen) Race and Louis S. (Judy) Race; cherished grandmother of nine and fond great-grandmother of 11; dear sister of Louis (Mary Ann) Sutherland. Interment will be private at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For info. please call (847)699-9003. Memorials to Palliative Care Center and Hospice of the Northshore, (847)467-7423 appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/6/2008. (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: STANNARD Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22603/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STANNARD, Raymond T. Of Kalamazoo Ray was born in Kalamazoo on April 24, 1944 (please note correction). Memorial Services will be held at the funeral home 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice or West Michigan Cancer Center. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/8/2008. (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: FRANCE, BAKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22601/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FRANCE (BAKER), Pamela S. Of Kalamazoo Pamela died unexpectedly Friday morning, April 4, 2008, at her home. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 26, 1963 and had been a lifelong area resident. Pamela was always the loving, giving soul and participated in many charitable organizations. Pamela is survived by her mother, Mary Baker; brother, David (Anne) Baker; nephew, Bradley Baker; partner, Larry Ludlow and many great friends. Pamela will be missed by all those whose life she touched. Cremation has taken place. A service to remember and celebrate Pamela's life will be held 2 PM Thursday afternoon at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., with the Rev. James Dyke, officiating. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home for visitation one hour prior to the service. Those wishing to make a lasting gift in Pamela's name are asked to remember Susan G. Komen For The Cure, P.O. Box 2031, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-2031 or SPCA of Southwest Michigan, PO Box 2676, Portage, MI 49081. www.! langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/8/2008. (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: BORR, PLESCHER, POTTER, JOLDERSMA, NIEUWSMA, COFFMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22600/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BORR, Pauline L. Of Portage Passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. Pauline was born October 12, 1913 in Lennox, SD, a daughter of Herman and Gesiena (Plescher) Potter. She graduated from Hope College in 1935 and taught school in the Kalamazoo Public School system for 15 years. She was a member of Lakeland Reformed Church and was a volunteer for many activities, including the Kalamazoo Symphony. On June 20, 1941, she married Harold Borr, who preceded her in death on April 14, 1986. She was also preceded by her parents; two sisters, Mildred Joldersma and Jean Nieuwsma and a brother, Eugene Potter. She is survived by her sons, Ron (Ro) Borr of Portage and Douglas (Julia) Borr of Hallandale Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Nancy Ann, Brian, Jason, Kari and David; three great-grandchildren, Tyler and twin boys to be delivered in two weeks and her sister, Eunice Coffman of Detroit. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday in the Lakeland Reformed Church, 10442 Sprinkle Rd., with Rev. Ed Schmidt, offic! iating. A private interment will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Thursday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lakeland Reformed Church or Hope College. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/8/2008. (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: DESCHAINE, SCHMIEZER, CAMPBELL, GALLES, NARU, BREITELS, COPELAND, O'GUIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22599/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DESCHAINE, Betty L. Age 83 Of Spring Lake Passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born March 21, 1925 in Grand Rapids, to James and Anna (Schmiezer) Campbell. Betty graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School and attended nurses' training at St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing through the Nurse Cadet program in 1946, during World War II. She worked for over 30 years at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo as a house nursing supervisor, retiring in 1987. On October 18, 1947, she married Francis "Frank" Deschaine in Grand Rapids. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1975. Betty moved to Spring Lake five years ago to be near her family after 45 years in Kalamazoo. She enjoyed golfing, reading and spending time with her family. She is lovingly remembered by her five daughters, Corinne Galles of Kalamazoo, Anne (Gil) Naru of Lexington Park, MD, Pat (Kirk) Breitels of Spring Lake, Joan (Dan) Copeland of Ft. Wayne, IN and Cathy (Rich) Campbell o! f Kettering, OH; four sons, Frank (Darien) Deschaine of Eastham, MA, Mark (Marnie) Deschaine of Belleville, IL, Joe (Kelli) Deschaine of Delton, MI and John (Karen) Deschaine of South Haven; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret O'Guin of Long Beach, CA; one brother, Robert (Mary) Campbell of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, William and James Campbell. The service for Betty will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 4, 2008 at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Karel, officiating. Friends may meet the family 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday, April 3rd at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Spring Lake. Memorial contributions to the American Red Cross, Borgess Medical Center, or the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/2/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22545.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WOODS, Terry Of Kalamazoo Peacefully departed this life on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. Services will be held Monday March 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM with a 12:00 noon family hour from the Second Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. M. W. Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Share memories and condolence online at: www.whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com. Professional and Affordable services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 330 North Westnedge Ave. 269-488-2401 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 3/18/2008 - 3/23/2008. (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: WOOD, STANLEY, DAILEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22598/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WOOD, Mrs. Doris L. Bloomington, MN Formerly of Kalamazoo Went to be with her Lord Monday afternoon March 10, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Doris was born March 20, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana a daughter of Elmer and Mary (Stanley) Dailey. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 22 years before moving to Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents. On June 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to Douglas E. Wood who survives. Also surviving, two sons, Thomas (Susan) Wood of Thousand Oaks, CA and Douglas (Deborah) Wood of Leavenworth, KS, and three grandchildren, Madison, Skyler, and Jennifer. Graveside services will be held 11 o'clock Monday in Moore Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. 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 3/23/2008. (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: MOMAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22597/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MOMAN, Bernice Of Kalamazoo Peacefully departed this life on Thrusday March 20, 2008 at the Heartland Nursing Home. Services will be held Thrusday March 27, 2008 at 6:00 PM with Pastor Jeff Isaacs of the Berea Free Will Baptist Church officiating. Visitation starting at 4:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services. 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 3/23/2008. (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: HARRISON, BRANDON, MYERS, RYAN, LEWIS, JACOBS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22596/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARRISON, John B. Age 95 Of Richland, MI Formerly of Anderson, IN Died peacefully Friday afternoon, March 21, 2008, at his residence. John was born on December 21, 1912 in Pendleton, IN and was the son of Fred and Bessie (Brandon) Harrison. He graduated in 1934 with his degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, Lafayette, IN. John started his career with General Motors in Muncie, IN and in 1936, he was sent to New Jersey with Delco Battery. When World War II began, he volunteered in the Navy Air Corps as a flight instructor. In 1944, he married the former, Peggy Myers of Montclair, NJ and their marriage of 61 years ended with her death on December 23, 2005. After the war, he established Delco Battery plants around the world and finished his career as the Manufacturing Manager at four battery plants, retiring in 1974. John is survived by his son, Jay M. (Molly) Harrison of Chesterton, IN; his two daughters, Jessica A. Harrison of Tucson, AZ and Susan J. (Jeff Price) Harrison of Richland, MI; by his granddaughter, Laura (Jeff) R! yan of Brooklyn, NY; his great-granddaughter: Anne Harrison and his great- grandson, Maxwell Jay Lewis of Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Maurine Jacobs. Cremation will occur as per John's wishes. A private gathering of family and friends will be held in Richland to celebrate his life. A memorial service will be held in Anderson, IN in the Summer of 2008. He will be interred next to his wife, Peggy at Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, IN. Memorial contributions in John's honor may be made to either the Covenant House Senior Day Program, 9400 East CD Avenue, Richland, MI, 49083 or to The Monticello House, 1015 Monticello Drive, Anderson, IN, 46011. The FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 9170 East D Avenue Richland, MI, 49083 (269-629-6022) is in charge of all the arrangements. John was a man for all seasons: a loving husband and father, and grandfather, a good friend, an active member of his community, a world traveler, a sailor, a pilot, a dedicated career man, a golf and tennis devotee, a hunter, and above all...a delightful tease and admirer of high heels! We will miss our "Lovable Captain!" A personal message to the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/23/2008. (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: FEUTZ, BROWNELL, MCCANLIES, LUKE, BINDER, MANKEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22595/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FEUTZ, William Arnold "Bill" Of Portage Bill, age 66, went with the assurance of resurrection to meet his Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Margaret (Meg); adoring daughters, Carolyn (Jerry) Brownell, Karen (Mick) McCanlies, Kelli (Jason) Luke, and Catherine Feutz; and his precious grandchildren, Madison, Paige and Ryan Mizikar, and Payton, Ella, Eli, and baby Luke. Bill will be sincerely missed by his family. He was the consummate big brother to siblings, Joseph (Sue), Jerilyn Binder, G. Michael (Candy), and Patrick (Jodi) Feutz; and by his extended family through his beloved "Maggie"; brothers-in-law, Ken (Mary), Jerry (Rosemary), Richard (Diane), and Patrick Mankel; and many nieces and nephews; as well as lifetime friends Ron (Kathy) Edington and their children. Born in Grand Rapids to Gerald and Roanne Feutz on May 4, 1941, Bill graduated from Catholic Central High School and attended Aquinas College. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, and was a de! dicated employee of the General Motors Fisher Body Plant in Kalamazoo for 30 years. Outdoors activities were a big part of Bill's life. He enjoyed many years of coaching his daughters in softball and soccer and was an intense competitor in golf, softball, and any other sport. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter, and Detroit Tiger fan. Bill's love for his family, friendliness towards everyone, sense of humor, unflagging optimism, steadfastness, and passion for life will long be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known him. Family and friends may pay their respects at a visitation on Monday, March 24, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. , where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM Monday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 25th with Rev. Msgr. Michael Hazard, celebrant. Donations can be made in memory of Bill Feutz to WMU/SP! PA Aphasia Program, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008 or Alliance Senior Day Services, 1515 Helen St., Portage, MI 49002. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/23/2008. (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: BROWNELL, EBBERT, WALTERS, CHAPMAN, SCHULTZ, PROUD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22594/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BROWNELL, Laura Adell Passed away peacefully on December 28, 2007 at Los Alto Subacute Center in Los Altos, California. She was a long time resident of Richland and Marshall, Michigan and moved to Millington, Tennessee in 1990. In 1996, she moved to California to be closer to her daughter. Laura was born February 13, 1918 in Anamoose, North Dakota, to Gustav and Amelia Ebbert, formerly of Kalamazoo. Laura received her teaching degree in 1940 from Western Michigan University where she was active in the Internal Relations Club, Later Elementary club and YWCA. During her 35-year teaching career, she taught in the Upper Peninsula, Mount Morris, Allegan and the Kalamazoo school systems. She last taught 3rd and 5th grades at Northglade Elementary in the 1960s and 1970s. Laura married John Lynn Brownell of Watersmeet Michigan in 1952 and was a devoted wife to him until his battle with colon cancer ended in 1979. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Brownell Walters of San Francisco, California, Vala! rie Chapmen of Millington, Tennessee; granddaughters, Amy Melissa Walters, Sara Ellen Chapman and Jennifer Lorelei Chapman; nephew and niece, Joanne Schultz of Lake Ann and Dick Proud of Buchanan, Michigan. Laura enjoyed traveling, antiquing and owned Candleglo Antiques in Richland. A celebration of life event for family and friends is being planned for the summer of 2008. For more information, contact Julie Walters at juliebw@msn.com or (650) 991-4073. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation at www.pdf.org Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/23/2008. (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.