This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ORMANOVICH, MOLBY, HATFIELD, CARL, BRESSON, RHODA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22504/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ORMANOVICH, Luke J., Sr. Comstock Luke passed away Thursday evening, March 13, 2008 with his family by his side. He was born December 5, 1949 in Kalamazoo. Luke was a Vietnam veteran. He was employed by Georgia Pacific for 33 years until his retirement, and was a member of Lighthouse Community Church. On August 16, 1980, he was united in marriage to Louann Molby in Kalamazoo, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Luke Ormanovich Jr. of Comstock, Nanette (Scott) Hatfield of Comstock, Brian (Sharon) Ormanovich of Comstock, and Amanda Ormanovich of Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren; his mother, Doris Ormanovich of Kalamazoo; two brothers and two sisters, Chuck (Sandy) Ormanovich of Kalamazoo, Doris Carl of Portage, David (Sherry) Bresson of White Pigeon, and Carla (John) Rhoda of Schoolcraft; his birth father, Franz Bresson of Schoolcraft; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in death was his father, Louis Ormanovich. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday at Langeland Family! Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway, with Rev. Danny Janes and Rev. Bruce Howell 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 Monday (tomorrow) at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with funeral expenses. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: MEJEUR, KANNEGIETER, WOLTHUIS, CARPENTER, ELWELL, VOLKENING, BIROCHAK, MCGLENNON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22503/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MEJEUR, Leonard H. Kalamazoo Absent from the body and present with his dear Lord Jesus, Leonard Mejeur passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008. He was born December 19, 1915 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harm and Magdaline (Kannegieter) Mejeur, had lived in Kalamazoo for 92 years and was employed by Allen Test Products for 40 years, before retiring in 1980. He was a member of Kalamazoo Bible Church where he taught junior high boys Sunday School for over 20 years and served on the board as a treasurer for the church. Leonard also served on the board of Child Evangelism Fellowship and on the board of Calvary Bible Church, where he was currently a member. For many years he provided Sunday afternoon services for the residents of several local nursing homes. In his spare time, Leonard enjoyed gardening and reading. On May 28, 1941, he married the former Elsie Wolthuis, and together they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in May of 2007. Also surviving are their children, Carol (James) Carpenter of Aurora, IL! , Sharon Mejeur of Fort Wayne, IN and Linda (David) Elwell of Mattawan; four grandchildren, Stephen (Melinda) Carpenter, Deborah (Joshua) Volkening, Emily (Ivan) Birochak and Paul (Heather) Elwell; four great grandchildren, Annmarie, Kaitlin, Ethan and Eli Volkening; brothers, James Mejeur of Kalamazoo and Willard (Gloria) Mejeur of Ocean Springs, MS; sister-in-law, Alida Mejeur; nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Catherine Mc Glennon; brothers, Hubert Mejeur, Ben Mejeur, Jerry Mejeur and Harold Mejeur. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd. with Rev. Gerald Longjohn officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Bible Church. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: KRAMER, SLATER, UPSON, COLEMAN, WILCOX Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22502/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KRAMER, Mrs. Sharon Sue (Slater) Schoolcraft, MI God saw that she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around her and He whispered "Come home with Me." With tearful eyes we watched her and saw her pass away; although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Sharon died Thursday morning March 13, 2008. She was born November 5, 1944 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Myrle and Zelda (Upson) Slater. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with the Upjohn-Pfizer Company for 25 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her father, Myrle. On January 31, 1964, she was united in marriage to John R. Kramer who survives. Also surviving, two sons, Marc (Kellie) Kramer and Kevin (Gwyneth) Kramer all of Three Rivers; five grandchildren; Her mother, Zelda Coleman of Portage; a sister, Dolores (Howard) Wilcox of Texas Corners; two nieces; and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday at Calvary Reformed Church, 7829 S. 5th Street. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Private inurnment will be in Hope Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America via Gateway for Cancer Resear! ch, 1336 Basswood Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. www.langelands.com 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: LYONS, STEPHENS, CRAPOFF, WILSON, DUDLEY, CONNOR, PARR, KEMPLE, BAKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22501/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LYONS, Virginia May Passed away March 12, 2008 at Upjohn Community Care Center in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on December 6, 1918 and was a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo. The daughter of Orange Stephens and May Crapoff. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and attended Parsons Business School. Married to Fred T. Wilson in 1936, who passed away in 1954. They had three children, Jack (Lenore) Wilson, Jill (Dean) Dudley and Leslie (Duncan) Connor. She had two sisters, Betty Parr, deceased and Beverly Kemple of Grand Rapids. She re-married in 1959 to Ray C. Lyons, whose children were Karen (Peter) Baker and Mike (Connie) Lyons. She is survived by 11 grandchildren and 14-great grandchildren. Virginia was a member of the Bronson Guild, Coffee Cart and Meals on Wheels. She worked at Upjohn, WMU and Barber's Clothing Store. The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, followed by a memorial service on Tuesday, March 18th at 2:00 PM at Milwood United Methodist Church, 3! 919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all employees of the Upjohn Community Care Center with special thanks to Laura and Karen. Memorial contributions in Virginia's honor may be sent to Loaves and Fishes. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: nancynancy91 Surnames: Boersma, Vogel, Shepherd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22500/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have old photos I would like to return to a family member. They are labeled as follows: 1. Grace (Boersma) and John Vogel, Grandpa Boersma's sister. 2.Aunt Grace, Grandpa Boersma's sister. (This is a much later photo) 3. Pete and Lizzie Boersma, Pete was Grandpa Boersma's oldest brother. He had a dairy in Kalamazoo. The photos of the two couples could be wedding photos as they look quite young. Records on the internet show that Peter H. Boersma married Elizabeth Maria Shepherd 6 March 1901 in Kalamazoo. Believe they had children Paul M., Crystal & Carl S. There photos are labeled with a Kalamazoo photographer. I paid a dollar each for them in an antique store in California. Thought there might be someone who would like to have them. 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: HOLDRIDGE, MAGNER, BOULTER, VANDYK, WORMET, LOCEY, FORCE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22499/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOLDRIDGE, Thomas C. Dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died March 13th, 2008, after a courageous battle with leukemia at The Villages, Florida. Thomas C. Holdridge was born September, 17th, 1932, the son of Maurice and Gladys Holdridge. He met the Love of His Life, Betty J. Magner at a YMCA dance. They married June 14th, 1952. Tom worked at National Waterlift for 16 years. He then became an independent contractor until his retirement. He enjoyed playing golf, cards, gardening, working in his yard, summer days in South Haven, fall days in their Kalamzoo home and winters in their Florida home. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Betty J. Holdridge; four daughters, Julianne Holdridge, Cindy Boulter (Jimmy), Tammy VanDyk (Jim), and LuAn Wormet (Art); ten grandchildren, Jenny (Mike), Stacey (Craig), Shanon, Tommy, Ryan, Niki (Jaime), Lindsey, Kimi, Betsy, and Aley; his eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister, Patricia Locey (Jim), brother, David Holdri! dge (Nell), and sister, Janice Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Gladys Holdridge; his beloved brother, Douglas Holdridge, and brother-in-law, Ernest Force. Tom will always be remembered for his love of life, and his deep love for his family and friends. Tom never complained and fought a hard, valiant battle for the past 2 .5 years. We wish him eternal peace. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at PARCHMENT REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave. 269-349-7735 where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Dennis Goodrich, Chaplain of Borgess Hospital, officiating. After the service a light luncheon will be served at Haven Reformed Church; graveside service following at West Cooper Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: HELMAN, BIELANG, ALEXANDER, FRENKEL, AVIG, TICKNOR, ACOSTA, GUTOV Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22498/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HELMAN, Rober (Bobby) Elliott Of Kalamazoo Bobby passed away at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 13, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Joseph and Lillian Helman and was born in New York City on August 20, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents and a special mother-in-law, Lillian Bielang. Bobby graduated from Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois, attended Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, Michigan and University of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan. He began his career at The Upjohn Company and was employed there for 17 years prior to starting his own business, Paintwell Designs. Bobby had a passion for playing in his workshop (affectionately known as "The Taj Garage"). He was able to enjoy his hobbies of art and model railroading and doing whatever it was that Bobby did in "Bobby's World". He also enjoyed collecting and driving his antique cars, fishing with his friends of 30 years, ! Captain Snoid (Billy), Captain Trout (Rob) and Captain (Jim)- (Bobby was Captain Pike). He also immensely enjoyed nature, gardening and traveling. Bobby was known for his patience, gentle soul, creativity, sense of humor, wit and his big heart. His most recent joy was the birth of his grandson, Austin. While battling cancer his constant friends and caregivers, Merwin and Kristy Wittum, were at his side. Bobby is survived by his wife, Diane, to whom he was married on April 8, 1983; his son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Kelly Helman; grandson, Austin Helman, Denver, Colorado and Aaron's mother, Jan Alexander, Pine Island, Florida; sister and brother-in-law, Candy and Gary Frenkel, Waterford, Michigan; sister and brother-in-law, Penny and Stuart Avig, Farmington Hills, Michigan; brother-in-law, Mark Bielang and his wife, Pam, Paw Paw, Michigan and sister-in-law, Eva Ticknor and her husband, Verne, South Haven, Michigan; nieces, Andrea and Becky Bielang, Stephanie Ticknor and ! Joanna Acosta; nephews, Adam Bielang, Darren and Scott Avig, and Brad Gutov; great- nieces, Ariel and Kelsey Acosta; also many cousins, special friends and extended family by whom he will be greatly missed. You can rest assured that Bobby will be continuing his work in "The Taj Garage". The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 18th from 2-3 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, where a service to celebrate Bobby's life will be held beginning at 3:00 PM Tuesday with Pastor James Dyke, officiating. For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Bobby's memory may direct memorials to Hospice Care of S.W. Michigan. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: ENGELS, LOCOQUE, HETHERINGTON, VANECK, BRAYTON, CARTER, GETTLEMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22497/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ENGELS, Carl Joseph Of Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2008 at his home with his family at his side. Carl was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 2, 1921, the son of Jules & Mary (Locoque) Engels. He married Doris Hetherington on July 17, 1943. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh and a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan. Carl was a teacher at Wyoming Park and Kalamazoo High Schools, the Technical College in Ibadan, Nigeria and Western Michigan University. He retired from Western Michigan University, in 1985. Carl coached numerous high school sports including football, basketball, track and tennis at both Wyoming Park and Kalamazoo High Schools. His tennis teams won eight state championships in three different classes. He was inducted into the Wyoming Park High School Hall of Fame and the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame. Carl enjoyed sailing and won 10 Lightning Fleet championships at Gull Lake. He also started the Sailing C! lub at Western Michigan University. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and wife of 63 years. Surviving are his four children, Bob (Martha) Engels of Kalamazoo, Jack (Kitty) Engels of Ft. Meyers, FL, Jill (Chuck) Engels-VanEck and Jim (Jayne) Engels of Portage; eight grandchildren, Nate & Rob Engels, Jim & Dan Brayton, Sarah & Matt VanEck and Jake & Ty Engels; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Laverne Carter and sister-in-law, Jean (Hetherington) Gettleman. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Friends of Carl may meet with the family at the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge-343-6156 from 4 until 6 PM on March 21, 2008. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: DALLA Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22496/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DALLA, Stephen Age 91 Kalamazoo, MI Passed away March 15, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. Friends will be received Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 until 8 PM when a rosary will be recited. Arrangements by: REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge-343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/16/2008. (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: THOMPSON, PASCOE, KLOK, MEDDOCK, HERCIK, LASSITTER, BEILBY, STONEBURNER, STALEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22495/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THOMPSON, Meredith Ann Of Kalamazoo Passed away on her birthday, Saturday, March 15, 2008. She was born March 15, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James Henry and Hazel Maud (Pascoe) Klok and was a lifelong resident here. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1959 and had worked in jewelry sales for many years. She loved her family, especially her kids and grandkids, following their sporting events and activities. Meredith and her husband, Jim, spent the last 12 winters in Naples, FL where she was active in the Red Hat Society and bowling. On March 22, 1969, she married James Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are their children; Kevin (Patti) Thompson of Marshall, Tim Thompson of Kalamazoo, Valaurie (Mike) Meddock of Kalamazoo, James (Shannon) Thompson of Stevensville and Julia (Brian) Hercik, of Kalamazoo, her step-children; Sandra Lassitter of Portage and Sheila (Larry) Beilby, of Kalamazoo, grandchildren; Jillian, Colin and Braden Thompson, Rebekah, Jason and Cyndi Thompson, Paige, Ambe! r and Carson Stoneburner, Molly and Ben Meddock, Landen and Nolan Thompson, Connor and Broderick Hercik, Hunter Lassitter, Jesse and Shyla Staley, five great-grandchildren, her brother, James (Connie) Klok of Kalamazoo, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Rachel Thompson. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 3:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St . (Please note location change) with Rev. Richard Collins officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 PM and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center of Kalamazoo. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/17/2008. (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: POLLARD, WILLETT, SHELLMAN, STEWART, MASEY, MCBAIN, MAYCROFT, WISNESKI Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22494/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POLLARD, Edwin J. Of Comstock Passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008. Ed was born September 11, 1916, in Covert, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Ida (Willett) Pollard and has been a Kalamazoo area resident for over 80 years. Prior to his retirement he was employed for 35 years as an electrotyper with Crescent Engraving and LSI. Ed enjoyed photography, gardening, fishing, traveling and music. On June 2, 1939, he was united in marriage to the former Vivian Shellman who preceded him in death on April 4, 2006. Also preceding him in death was a son, Kerry Pollard on December 19, 2001 and a sister, Gertrude (Bogue) Stewart. Surviving are a daughter and son, Vonnegene (Al) Masey of Columbia, NJ and Randy (Vicky) Pollard of Kalamazoo, grandchildren; Kim (John) McBain-Maycroft, Ron (Loretta) McBain, Heidi (George) Wisneski, Chris, Sheree, Branden Pollard and Chris Masey, great-grandchildren; Elyn, Josette, Hannah, Sarah, Abigail, Julia, Michael and Elise. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10-11 AM at t! he Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday. A private interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Ed's memory may be directed to Residential Opportunities Inc. or the Alzheimer's Association. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/17/2008. (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: KIEWIET, VANECK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22493/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KIEWIET, Rosalind Kay Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2008. Rosie was born August 23, 1941, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Van Eck) Kiewiet. She was a lifelong resident and was a member of the Lake Center Bible Church. Rosie was affiliated with the Center for Developmentally Disabled Adults and she was cared for by Community Living Options. Surviving are her brother, Bill (Melinda) Kiewiet of Portage, nephews and niece; Ryan, Drew, Brett and Hannah Kiewiet, and by her Community Living Options friends and all of her caregivers throughout the years. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. where a Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday with her brother, Rev. Bill Kiewiet officiating. Interment will follow in Portage South Cemetery. Memorials in Rosie's memory may be directed to Lake Center Bible Church or Hospice Care of SW Michigan. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/17/2008. (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: TUIN, VANSWEDEN, SCHMIDT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22492/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TUIN, Carol Sue "Sam" Age 66 Cooper Twp. Passed away March 6, 2008. Carol was born in Kalamazoo on January 28, 1942 the daughter of Elwin and Ada (Van Sweden) Schmidt. Carol is survived by a son; Tim and Ann Tuin of Kalamazoo, three grandchildren; Lauren, Lexi, Jackson Tuin, brother; Kenneth E. Schmidt of Battle Creek, one niece, one nephew. There will be no visitation. Private services have taken place. Memorials may made to REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/9/2008. (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: PIERCE, DECARLO, FURGIONE, LUDLOW, SHIELDS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22491/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PIERCE, Tessie C. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Tessie was born February 23, 1914 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Anthony and Jennie (DeCarlo) Furgione. They later moved to a small farm in Hammonton, NJ, where she attended school and worked as an operator on Women's and Men's Clothing. She was a Kalamazoo area resident for over 60 years working for Michigan Bell and later Bronson Hospital for 10 years as a ward clerk. Tessie loved working in the garden, also cooking and baking for family and friends. She was a member of the West Oshtemo Baptist Church and was a member of the DAV Auxiliary. On December 6, 1944, she was united in marriage to Joseph R. Pierce, who preceded her in death on December 26, 1993. Also preceding her in death were brothers, James, John and Thomas Furgione. Surviving are her siblings, Joseph Furgione, Lucy Ludlow and Rita Shields; many nieces, nephews, special friends and other relatives. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 PM at the Langeland ! Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street . Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at the West Oshtemo Baptist Church (10460 West KL Ave.) with Rev. John Hill, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Tessie's memory may be directed to the West Oshtemo Baptist Church. 269- 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/9/2008. (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: MEYERS, ERICKSEN, LARSEN, BERGREN, TODD, KNUTH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22490/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MEYERS, Dagny Age 95 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 22, 2008 at the Upjohn Community Care Center. Dagny was born on May 8, 1912 in Menominee, MI, the daughter of Anton and Margit (Ericksen) Larsen. Dagny was a certified X-Ray Technician having trained at the University of Chicago. She married John J. Meyers, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Clara Bergren and two brothers, William and Edward Larsen. Dagny is survived by her daughter, Jacalyn (David) Todd of Kalamazoo; a granddaughter, Julie Marie Todd; a sister, Agnes Knuth of Wisconsin and several nieces and nephews. The Meyers lived in Trenton, MI, then retired to Punta Gorda, FL where Dagny sang and continued to be active in Women's Club and First United Methodist Church for over 30 years. She was an accomplished cook and seamstress, and enjoyed many art forms including aluminum engraving and sketching. She returned to Michigan in 2004 to be near her family. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken plac! e. A celebration of new life will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:30 PM at Park Village Pines Retirements Center, 2920 Crystal Lane. Interment of cremains will be in Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Park Village Pines Retirement Center. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/9/2008. (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: DIRKSE, WALDO, SMALLEGANGE, MLECZEWSKI, RAFTER, ROELAND, STONEROCK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22489/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DIRKSE, Florence "Torch" Of Portage Passed away Thursday March 6, 2008 at Bronson Hospital. Florence was born in Kalamazoo, December 24, 1920, the daughter of Mathew & Nellie (Waldo) Smallegange. On August 29, 1941, she married her husband of 66 years, Fred Dirkse, who survives. Florence was a member of the Oakwood Bible Church. She worked in the athletic department at WMU, and in 1986 retired after 20 years of service. Also surviving are two children, Debbie (Terry) Mleczewski of Portage, and Lorie (John) Rafter of California; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Henrietta Roeland of Kalamazoo, and Joan Stonerock of Kalamazoo; several nieces, nephews and friends. A visitation will take place Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm at the funeral home. A service to honor Florence's life will be held 12 o'clock Monday afternoon March 10, 2008, with a visitation beginning one hour prior, at Oakwood Bible Church, 4100 Oakland Dr., with Pastor Stephen Johnson officiating. Private interment in Mt. Ever-! Rest Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission (Samuel Stucky General Fund), P.O. Box 355, Springfield, IL 62705-0355. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/9/2008. (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: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22428.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CLAPP, Henry Of Grand Rapids Formerly of Kalamazoo Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 14th at Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Road. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Westwood United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Henry's complete obituary and online guest register is available at www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/9/2008. (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: NEIDLINGER, ORR, GOOD, MAUER, HYBEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22488/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NEIDLINGER, David B. Of Vicksburg Passed away March 7, 2008 at Battle Creek Health Systems. David was born November 21, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Benjamin and Mildred (Orr) Neidlinger and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. David was employed for 27 years at the Upjohn Company until his retirement in 1987. Surviving are a daughter, Suann Good, of Kalamazoo, David D. (Jill) Neidlinger of Vicksburg and Lee (Janie) Neidlinger of Richland; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Mauer of Maryland, Ruthanne Hybel of Parchment and a brother, Phillip Neidlinger of Missouri; nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St. with the Rev. Jim Dyke officiating. Interment with Military Honors in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends may meet the family on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the Galesburg Chapel. Memorial contributions in David's memory may ! be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence or the American Heart Association. You may sign the register book and leave a condolence for the family at www.langelands.com (343-1508). Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/10/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BRULE', BONNEAU, JOLICOEUR, SELLE, FRENCH, MCDEVITT, MCCARTHY, LEBLANC, TODD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22487/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BRULE', Gabrielle M. Age 91 Of Galesburg Passed away on March 8, 2008 at Borgess Nursing Home. Gabrielle was born on November 14, 1916 in Ottawa, Canada, the daughter of Oscar and Omerine (Bonneau) Jolicoeur. Gabrielle was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment. She enjoyed making quilts and donated them to Binky's children. She married Clifford Brule' in 1948. He preceded her in death on October 31, 1997. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannine in 1949; a sister and two brothers. Gabrielle is survived by three children, Paul (Cynthia) Brule', Phillippe (Sharon) Brule' all of Richland, MI and Irene (Bruce) Selle of Rochester, MN; eight grandchildren, Charlene (Jason) French, Cheries Brule', Christina Brule', Paul Brule' II, Phillippe C. Brule', Andrea Brule', Joseph (Tasha) McDevitt and Robert McDevitt; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Morgan French; three sisters, Mrs. C. McCarthy and Mrs. F. LeBlanc both of Ottawa, Canada and Mrs. T. Todd of Hamilton, Canada and several nieces and! nephews. Family and friends will be received today, Monday, March 10, 2008 from 6 - 8 PM at Parchment Redmond Funeral Home 2300 East G. Ave. (2690 349-7735 where a Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Parchment. Fr. James O'Leary Celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/10/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MAYETTE, KOLINSKE, ARMAN, HASS, LEWMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22486/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MAYETTE, Karen Lee Of Portage Passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at home with her family by her side. Karen was born November 2, 1942 in Munising, the daughter of Leland Wilbur and Helen Ann (Kolinske) Arman and been a resident of the Portage area for several years. She was employed by Graff Trucking for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, an avid gardener, member of Curves and the Women's Chapter of the Moose Lodge. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her father and her two dogs, Brutus and Lucky. On August 11, 1962, she married Roger Mayette, who survives. Also surviving are their daughters, Kathleen (Dennis) Hass of Boyne Falls, MI and Brenda Ann Lewman (fiancé Bret Furtwangler) of Plainwell, MI; three grandchildren, Phillip Hass, Benjamin Hass and Brittni Lewman; her mother, Helen Arman of Petoskey; a brother, Leland (Josephine) Arman of Petoskey; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Langel! and Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Wednesday from 4-7 PM and on Thursday, at church, beginning at 10:00 AM until service time. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre Ave. with Rev. Fr. Kevin Covert, officiating. Following the service at church, there will be a luncheon at the Moose Lodge, 9650 Portage Rd. at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/11/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.