This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: COOKE Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22572/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COOKE, Elizabeth Margaret Of Kalamazoo Departed this life on Wednesday March 23, 2008. Complete arrangements will be announced by: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WEAHUNT, PARKER, STAMPER, PECKHEM, COOK, LAWRENCE, GRAHAM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22571/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WEAHUNT, Mrs. Dovie L. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Saturday morning, March 29, 2008 at Kairos Dwelling. Dovie was born June 21, 1919 in Estill Springs, TN, the last of 10 children to the late Alford and Mattie Belle (Parker) Stamper. She was an over 40-year member of East Main Church of Christ. On July 2, 1949, Dovie was united in marriage to Sydney Weahunt, who preceded her in death on May 28, 1995. Also preceding her in death was her son, Stephen Weahunt. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara (Woodrow "Bud") Peckhem of Richland; a daughter-in-law, Patti Weahunt of TN; five grandchildren, Debbie (Tim) Cook of Richland, Karen (Peter) Lawrence of Mattawan, Mikel (Jennifer) Graham of AL, Steven (Deidre) Weahunt of TN, and Shane Weahunt of TN; six great-grandchildren, Elicia and Joshua Cook, Natalie and Nathan Lawrence, and Corrin and Mikel Carter Graham; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 1 PM on Wednesday at the East Main Church of Christ, 2528 East Main St. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest ! Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the East Main Church of Christ or Kairos Dwelling. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/30/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HUELLMANTEL, HUTTO, STEVENS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22570/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HUELLMANTEL, Mr. Alan B. Age 97 Formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away March 1, 2008 at home after a short illness. He was born on March 30, 1911 in Traverse City, Michigan and served in the Army in World War II. He lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan for 35 years and was instrumental in bringing an International Hockey Franchise to Kalamazoo. He was one of the original owners of the Wings Stadium and was employed by the Upjohn Company for 40 years. He retired as a senior executive in 1978. He moved to Ponte Vedra, Florida in 1980 and began 25 years of service to the Jacksonville Community. He helped found the Executive Service Corp. and did volunteer consulting work for a number of companies and non-profit organizations including the Spina Bifida, Center. He was an active member and speaker for the American Marketing Association and served as a board member and interim director for the Hope Haven Children's Clinic. He made a tremendous educational contribution to the College of Business at the University of N. Florida where he taught and ! helped develop their strategic management program and co-authored one of their business textbooks in his later years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Alma Hutto Huellmantel; three children, Judy Stevens of Ponte Vedra, Florida John Huellmantel of Greenville, S. Carolina and Dr. Alan Huellmantel of Charleston, S. Carolina; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial mass to honor his life will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Sat., April 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/30/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HEWITT, HART, SELNER, BOULTER, TRIM, TERRY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22569/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HEWITT, Mrs. Flora J. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Friday afternoon, March 28, 2008. Flora was born December 18, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a daughter of Floyd and Retha (Hart) Selner. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Kalamazoo College for 25 years, before retiring. She was also a member of Northbridge Community Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George A. Hewitt on July 8, 2006 and a son, Larry Hewitt in June 2002. She is survived by a son, Keith (Julie) Hewitt, Sr. of Kalamazoo; six grandchildren, Clarissa Hewitt and fiancé, Jason, Zach (Michelle) Hewitt, Shelly (George) Boulter, Matthew (Leah) Trim, Keith "K.J." (Emily) Hewitt, Jr. and Rebecca "Becky" Hewitt and fiancé, Tim; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Terry of Moulton, AL; two brothers, Wayne (Boots) Selner of Moulton, AL and Herb Botner of Longview, TX; mother-in-law, Gertrude Hewitt; a special nephew, Harold (Sandy) Selner of Kalamazoo; and several other nieces, nephews, and co! usins. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. There will be no visitation. Private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Northbridge Baptist Church or Kairos Dwelling. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 343-1508.www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/30/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HEATH, GRENELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22568/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HEATH, Allan B. Age 79 Of New York City Died on Monday, March 24 2008 at New York Hospital, Queens. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 17 1929, son of the late Charles Lewis Theodore Heath and Ruth Grenell. He has lived in New York City for the last 50 years and spent his summers in Greece with his devoted wife, Maria. His hobbies included painting, wine making, automobiles, archery, flying and sailing his sailboat through the Greek Islands. He was a graduate of Berkeley College, California and was employed by Verizon as a Computer Engineer. He leaves behind his wife; his brother, Donald; his two sisters, Florence and Barbara as well as a large loving extended family. The funeral will be held on Monday, March 31st at 9:30 AM at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Flushing. Burial to follow at Flushing Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/30/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HAYES, NELSON, ENDERS, WILLIAMSON, PAVLIKA, OLDS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22567/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAYES, Ethel Age 85 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on March 26, 2008 at Rose Arbor. Ethel was born on August 13, 1922 in Hesperia, MI, the daughter of William Jennings Bryan and Mary Jane (Nelson) Enders. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during WW II. A brother, Robert Enders, preceded her in death. Ethel is survived by four children, Norma "Kate" Hayes of Kalamazoo, Joseph and Kathy Hayes of Coldwater, Stephen and Judy Hayes and Susan and Robert Williamson, all of Portage; seven grandchildren, Scott, Jason and Greg Hayes, Ryan and Megan Hayes, Amy and Laura Williamson; sisters, Bonnie & Alex Pavlika of Florida and Verna & Allan Olds of Ishpeming, MI. Private services were held. Memorials may be made to Hospice of S.W. Michigan or the S.W. Michigan Cancer Center. Arrangements by the: REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/30/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CRAWFORD, GILL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22566/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CRAWFORD, Mrs. Annie Ruth (Gill) Age 88 Of Kalamazoo, MI Departed this life Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at her home after a short stay in Tendercare Nursing Home. Annie loved her family and she was very fond of the staff from Senior Services, who shared in her care. She is survived by one brother and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, with a 1:00 PM. Family hour at Second Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. M.W. Wright, officiating. Friends may view 3-6 PM Monday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Visit Annie's guestbook at: www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/30/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ANDREWS, DIMECK, CATT, VICKERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22565/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ANDREWS, Sister Johnine, CSJ Age 88 Of Nazareth, MI Died March 27, 2008 at Borgess Nursing Home. Sister Johnine was born November 6, 1919 in London, England, the daughter of William and Vincenza (Dimeck) Andrews. Sister Johnine is survived by her brother, Vincent Andrews of Novi, MI; two sisters, Emily (Richard) Catt of Livonia, MI and Carmel (Peter) Vickers of Colts Creek, NJ; several nieces, nephews and the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph. Friends will be received at Nazareth Center on Monday, March 31, 2008 after 4:30 PM. A wake service will be held Monday evening at 7 PM in the Holy Family Chapel where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 10:30 AM. Reverend Michael Howell, celebrant. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 29, Nazareth, MI 49074. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/30/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WILSON, PARRISH, VOZZOLO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22564/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILSON, James R., Sr. Age 73 Of Comstock Township Passed away on March 27, 2008 at his home. James was born on March 8, 1935 in Aberdeen, NC, the son of the late James G. and Anna Bell (Parrish) Wilson. James was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid fan of the North Carolina Tarheels and a member of AARP, American Diabetes Association and was a Davita Citizen. He was an advocate for the elderly and promoted their care. He worked as a Safety Engineer in Rome, New York and was a Human Resources Manager at Wells Aluminum for nine years and then at Lotte USA, Inc. for 10 years, retiring in 2004. James was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle and a brother, Raymond. James is survived by his wife, Ellen Wilson and three children, Robin Ann (Ken) Vozzolo of Laguna Nigel, CA, J. R Wilson, Jr. of Jackson, WY and Dane G. Wilson of Seattle, WA; a grandson, Daegan Wilson of Jackson, WY and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, ! April 1, 2008 from 6-7 PM at the PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G. Ave-349-7735 where a memorial service will immediately follow at 7 PM. Doyle C. Passmore of Lakeshore House of Prayer in Holland, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or S.W. Michigan Cancer Center. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 3/30/2008 - 3/31/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PARSONS. POWERS, LINDLEY, HASTINGS, DOAN, GENTNER, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22563/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PARSONS, Ricky A. Of Kalamazoo Ricky passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008. He was born August 10, 1966 in Vicksburg, the son of Gerald and Judy (Powers) Parsons. Ricky was a veteran of the United States Navy serving almost 12 years from 1985-1997. He was employed by Globe Construction in Kalamazoo and SSS Farms in Portage. Ricky was a hard worker. He enjoyed fishing and loved to debate with family and friends. On July 27, 1997, he was united in marriage to the former Terri Lindley, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Ricky Parsons Jr. of Reno, NV; his mother and step-father, Judy (Chris) Hastings of Portage; two step-children, Amber Doan of Climax and Thomas Doan of Climax; six brothers and sisters, Paul Parsons of Chicago, Kevin Parsons of Chicago, Jerry Parsons of Mattawan, Brenda (Bill) Gentner of Portage, Melissa (Rupert) Smith of Portage, and Kelly Hastings of Portage. Preceding him in death were his father, Gerald Parsons; and grandparents, Paul and Rita Parsons. Funeral services for Ricky wil! l be at 11:30 AM on Friday at L angeland Family Funeral Homes, Climax Chapel, 205 E. Maple Street, with Pastor David Thompson, of Texas Corners Bible Church, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. 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 Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/31/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DURIAN, DEVRIES, BOYCE, MULLER, RUSSELL, PHILLIPS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22562/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DURIAN, Kenneth J. Of Portage Kenneth James Durian, born August 24, 1950, loving husband, father, "Kenny Boy" papa, son, brother, uncle, coach, and dear friend to so many beyond count, died suddenly Saturday morning March 29, 2008. Surviving are his parents, Robert and Jeanette (DeVries) Durian; also his wife of 39 years, Diane (Boyce) Durian; daughters, Kristine (Durian) Muller and son-in-law Jeff, and Susan Lynn Durian; and precious grandsons he treasured, Matthew Durian Muller and Grant Jeffrey Muller; brother, Dave and Kathy Durian; sister, Barb and Marc Russell; father-in-law, Phillip Boyce; in-laws, Dan and Sue Boyce and Karen and Gary Phillips; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, and his friends who he gathered together with for golf, softball and many other activities. He served his country in the U.S. Air National Guard and was a member of Third Reformed Church. Ken was employed with The Upjohn Company/Pharmacia/Pfizer, where he retired as a pipefitter/plumber after 37 years o! f service. He loved sports and was a coach of the Portage Northern Men's Golf Team and the Kalamazoo Christian Girls Softball Team. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Third Reformed Church (2345 North 10th Street) where a memorial service to honor and celebrate Ken's life will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 2, 2008, with Pastor Dar VanderWal officiating. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ken's memory may be directed to the Kalamazoo Christian School Athletic Fund, or Third Reformed Church Community Center. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/31/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BRUNER, CZADO, YUNGINGER, MINOR, DEEMTER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22561/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BRUNER, Allen K. Alamo Twp., Michigan Went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, March 20, 2008 in Plant City, Florida. Mr. Bruner was born January 26, 1936 in Allegan to Willard and Dorothy (Czado) Bruner. He was employed for over 40 years at the Plainwell Paper Mill. Al enjoyed golfing at Prairiewood Golf Course, hunting, fishing and had been in several bowling leagues. On March 29, 1958 in Allegan he married Ann Yunginger, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Brenda Minor of Plainwell; three grandchildren, Caitlin Deemter, Sean and Ashley Bruner. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Scott. Al has been cremated and a private burial has taken place at Mountain Home Cemetery. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Otsego. Winkel Funeral Home Otsego Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/31/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WATSON, WILLIAMS, BRENNAMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22560/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WATSON, Leonard A. Age 80 Of Plant City, FL Passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Mr. Watson was born in South Haven, MI and moved here 21 years ago from Kalamazoo, MI. He was a computer programmer and a veteran of WW II in the Army Air Corps. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Watson of Plant City; sons, Kenneth Watson of Kalamazoo, MI, Douglas Williams of Plant City, Michael Williams of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Debra Brennaman of Kalamazoo; brother, Bruce Watson of Spokane, WA; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were handled by Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City, FL. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HOAKS, HERTZOG Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22559/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HERTZOG, Kirsten HOAKS, Aiden Michael Kirsten N. Hertzog and her son, Aiden Michael Hoaks, of Portage, died March 26, 2008. Visitation at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Thursday from 2-8PM. Mass on Friday, 10am at St. Philip Catholic Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HERTZOG, HOAKS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22558/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HERTZOG, Kirsten HOAKS, Aiden Michael Kirsten N. Hertzog and her son, Aiden Michael Hoaks, of Portage, died March 26, 2008. Visitation at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Thursday from 2-8PM. Mass on Friday, 10am at St. Philip Catholic Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DERBY, SHEFFIELD, GRAHAM, MONROE, CARSON, LUKOWSKI, WESSENDORF Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22557/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DERBY, Stanley K. Of South Bend, IN Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was born in Bangor, Michigan September 12, 1920, to Glenwood and Hazel (Sheffield) Derby. On December 9, 1943, he married Jean Graham Derby, who preceded him in death, as did his son, Robert G. Derby. He is survived by his brother, David N. Derby and his children, Linda Derby Monroe and Kenneth D. Derby. He is survived by three grandchildren, Christine Carson, Susan Monroe Lukowski, and Daniel Monroe; and six great-grandchildren, Sydney and Sam Carson, Daphne Monroe-Wessendorf, Simon and Ramona Monroe Lukowski and Olivia Monroe. Dr. Derby served in the Army Air Corps in North Africa and the Mediterranean Theater during World War II. When he returned to America, he continued his military career in the Air Force Reserve, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 1976. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1977 by President Carter. Upon completing his PhD at the University of Michigan, Dr. Derby joined! the faculty of the Physics Department at Western Michigan University in 1955. He retired in 1984, and then returned to teaching in 1986 and was named Professor Emeritus. In 1978, he received the Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Derby's major field of study within Physics was Optics, and he developed teaching and research programs at WMU for the then-emerging fields of Spectroscopy, Lasers, and Holography. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Milton Adult Day Services of South Bend, the Abrams Planetarium of Michigan State University, or the "WMU Foundation - Physics Department", in care of Langeland Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 5-8 PM on Wednesday, April 2 and before the memorial services at 1 PM on Thursday, April 3rd at the Langeland Family Funeral Home, 622 South Burdick St., Kalamazoo, Michigan. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CRINER, WHITE, RABER, FLIGHT, GOODMAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22556.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CRINER, Daniel L. Age 62 Of Alamo Township Died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Bronson Hospital from a stroke. Dan was born on January 28, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ray and Mary (White) Criner. Dan was a retired Ironworker for Local 340 in Battle Creek. As a child his family had a cottage on Big Star Lake in Baldwin, MI that he enjoyed. He had a vivacious personality and a lot of charisma. Dan loved the outdoors. He was a hunter and a fisherman. He liked to fish the Platte River near Traverse City. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan for many years. He also liked to pheasant hunt in Iowa. Dan was a fishing lure collector and was a member of the National Fishing Lure Collector's Club. He attended many lure and gun shows. Dan enjoyed spending time with his friends and always liked to play poker. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Mary Criner, his sister, Marion Raber, his infant daughter, Rose, and his son Joshua. Surviving is his wife Doris of 36 years; a son, Andy, a sister, Patricia Flight of ! St. Augustine, FL, a niece, Sherry Goodman and her two sons of Charleston, S.C. and other relatives. There has been a celebration of his life Mass at Nazareth. Cremation has taken place. Dan was a Gift of Life Donor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gift of Life Foundation, 2003 Platt Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CRINER, JACHER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22556/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CRINER, Daniel L. "Dan-O" Of Kalamazoo Died peacefully Saturday March 29, 2008. Dan-o had a big heart and a great sense of humor. He spent most of his retirement from Ironworkers Local 340 hunting, fishing, and playing cards. When he was not in the woods or on the pier he was chasing the sale of hunting and fishing collectibles. Dan was born on January 28, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI and was preceded in death by a son, Joshua in 2003. Surviving are his wife Dorothy; son, Andy; and in-laws, Stan and Elsie Jacher. He will be deeply missed by many, many friends. A gathering for family and friends will be held Friday April 4, from 5-7PM with a service at 7:00PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SCOTT, ASH, GILBERT, JENNINGS, CAMPBELL, PRINCE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22555/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCOTT, Jeffery L. "Jeff" Of Elkhart, IN Passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at his home. Jeff was born September 28, 1948 in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Eugene and Mildred (Ash) Scott. He was united in marriage to Linda Gilbert in November of 1968, who survives. Jeff loved his family and friends above all else. He also loved his music very much. He was a member of the John W. Moore Masonic Lodge #42, Niles, MI. Also surviving Jeff are his children, Lisa Scott of Cassopolis, MI, and Eugene Scott of Elkhart, IN; grandchildren, Malik, Jamal and Wyatt; nieces, Kim (Derek) Jennings, Karla Campbell and Leslie Scott; nephew, Billie Scott; sister, Vera Prince; brothers, William (Kathryn) Scott and Jay Scott; close family friends, Vicky Cockerham and Rodney Lee. Preceding him in death was his brother, Dewey Scott. Services will be held 12:00 o'clock Friday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. with the Rev. Bryant Bacon, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Inter! ment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorials may be directed to Hospice care of S.W. Michigan. 343-1508 www.langelands.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: RUTHERFORD, LUM, MASSEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22554/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RUTHERFORD, Mrs. Marjorie Of Grand Haven, MI Formerly of Muskegon and Kalamazoo Marjorie died April 1, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. She was born December 12, 1922 in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Ray and Harriet Lum. In July of 1951, Marjorie was united in marriage with Donald Rutherford, who preceded her in death on November 26, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harry Lum and a sister, Helen Massey. Marjorie is survived by a son, Dr. Donald (Jean) Rutherford, Jr. of Grand Haven; a granddaughter, Katherine Victoria Rutherford of Grand Haven; a brother, George Lum of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday morning at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., with the Rev. Jim Dyke, officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery will follow services. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 PM at the Portage Chapel. Memorial contributions in Marjorie's memory should be directed to Crystal Cathedral Ministries, P.O. Box 100, Garden Grove, CA 92842-0100. www.lange! lands.com (269) 343-1508 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.