This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mbieliauskas Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22469.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found this obit that mentions Cyril Gallup as brother to David Weese who died in 2005. WEESE, David A. KA81IOF Of Comstock Passed away Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2005 at Laurels of Galesburg. He was born October 20, 1934 in Kalamazoo. Dave served in the United States Marine Reserve from 1956 to 1963. He was a retired journeyman electrician and a proud member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #131 for over 50 years. He was a founding member of Southwest Michigan Gun Club, where he achieved awards for skeet shooting. He enjoyed CB radio, and then was an amateur radio operator for many years. Dave lost his brother, Cyril Gallup, to the Korean War; and is survived by 2 sisters, Mae Blair of Hastings and Apache Junction, AZ, and Bea Root of Apache Junction, AZ; and 1 brother, Cecil Gallup of Irving, MI. He is also survived by Delilah Weese-McCarnille, the mother of his children; 1 son, Robert Weese of Kalamazoo, 1 daughter, Shari (Greg) Boer of Scotts; 6 grandsons, Shawn Weese, currently serving in the US Air Force, Brad Weese of Las Vegas, and Greg Boer Jr, Chad Boer, Curt! iss Boer, and Troy Boer, all of Scotts; and 1 great-granddaughter, Lily Boer. Memorial service for Mr. Weese will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway, with Rev. Theda McBryde officiating. Friends may visit with the family Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. 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 11/15/2005. (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: powmiadna Surnames: GALLUP Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22469/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Kalamazoo County, Michigan as his home of record. Soldier:CYRIL A GALLUP Born: Jan. 10, 1930 Caucasian Date of loss: August 6, 1950 KIA When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 102 families in Michigan that have not been located. There is one family from Kalamazoo County that has not been located. When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency. I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family. Harold Davis 40th Infantry Division Korea '52-'53 910-791-2333 hgdavis@bellsouth.net 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: dottie1952 Surnames: boers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/4204.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Louis would be a cousin of mine, and I am trying to find info on his dad, uncles, grandparents, etc. I am related to Frank Boers from Illinois 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: ktebous Surnames: Bristol Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22468/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Author: ktebo_us@yahoo.com Surnames: BRISTOL Classification: obituary BRISTOL, George W. George W. Bristol, age 84, died Sturday afternoon at his residense 323, McReynolds avenue, N.W. He is survived by his widow and one son, G.T. Bristol of Highland Park, Mich. The body will be taken to Augusta, Mich., for burial. Arrangements by O'Brien Brothers. Published in the Grand Rapids Herald on September 5, 1920 on page 2 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: VANSPARRENTAK, PICKARD, STOEFFLER, ROBERTS, FELTCH, BANKS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22467/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANSPARRENTAK, Henry L. Age 76 Of Brooksville (Brookridge) Died Friday, Februay 29, 2008 at his residence under the loving care of his family and hospice. He was a resident of this area for the past 10 years coming from his native Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a retired lumber salesman. He loved his lake home, the outdoors, camping and fishing. He was a devoted family man known for his generosity and kind heart. Survivors include his wife, Dolores; two sons, Michael (Kathy) VanSparrentak, Otsego, MI, Scott (Tammy) VanSparrentak, Amherst, OH; four daughters, Brenda (Paul) Pickard, Scotts, MI, Carol (Wendell) Stoeffler, Richland, MI, Susan Roberts, Bessemer, MI, Sandra (Bob) Feltch, Galesburg, MI; brother, Bill VanSparrentak and sister, Marlene Banks, both of Otsego, MI; 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many special friends in Newaygo and Florida. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, (352) 796-1656. Family Owned! and Operated. A memorial service will be conducted in Kalamazoo at a later date. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/5/2008. (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: LOWE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22466/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LOWE, Eva May Age 81 Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Mt. Pleasant Died at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, on Tuesday morning, March 4, 2008. At the request of the family, friends may call today from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Augusta Chapel, 307 N. Webster St., Augusta, MI. The funeral service to celebrate Eva's life will be held Thursday, March 7th at 10:30 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Ericka L. Parkinson, Associate Pastor of the Richland Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Comstock Cemetery, Comstock Township. Memorial contributions in Eva's honor may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006-3517. A personal message for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/5/2008. (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: STORY, FISHER, GREEN, MAIN, TOBIAS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22465/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STORY, Beverly L. Age 76 Of Bellevue, Michigan Died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Beverly was born on November 11, 1931, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald and Agnes (Fisher) Story. She was a graduate of Bellevue High School in 1950, then moved to Kalamazoo for the majority of her life. She was employed with the Upjohn Company in 1957 and retired in 1996. Beverly was a member of Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church. She was very athletic and enjoyed softball, working in her yard and riding motorcycles in the woods and collecting rocks. She shared a cabin in Irons, Michigan with her best friend Barb Cronk. Surviving are nieces; Pam Green of Bellevue, Val (Jim) Main of Mason, MI, and Deb (Tom Davis) Story of Buchanan, MI, nephews; David (Wendy) Tobias of Leslie, MI, and Michael (Jennifer) Story of Mattawan, MI, sister; Joyce Tobias of Bellevue, cousin; Jeanne Story of Lansing, MI; and the Cronk family who she considered her extended family. She was preceded in death by her par! ents, a brother David Story and a sister, Darlene Story. A special thank you to the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility staff for the professionalism and their kind, compassionate care of Beverly in her final days. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek, with the Rev. Fr. Joseph Xavier officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Assyria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Great Oak Catholic Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/7/2008. (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: WATTS, PARADINE, CORBIN, MAURER, WOTALEWICZ, SHILLING, KEYESL, JELTEMA, BENSON, PYNE, MOSHER, WILLIAMS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22464/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WATTS, Ms. Kathryn Paradine Of Kalamazoo Peacefully departed at home on March 2, 2008. She was born on July 9, 1919 in Potterville, MI the daughter of Harry and Bernice (Corbin) Maurer. She was married to Harry Robert Paradine in 1948 until his death in 1976. In 1989 she was remarried to Lawrence Watts who passed away on February 26, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Wotalewicz; two sisters, Florence Shilling and Ruth Keyesl; She is survived by her son, David (Sue) Paradine; her daughter, Sarah Paradine; three grandsons, Robert, Mark and Michael Paradine; three granddaughters, Sarah Jeltema, Barbara Benson, and Catherine Wotalewicz; two step grandchilren, Jody Pyne and Brian Mosher; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Millie Williams; a son-in-law, Daniel Wotalewicz; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend and angel on earth, Rose Schumacher. Kathryn was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church on Park St. She was a proud American w! ho was often involved in political arenas. She was also an avid gardener who loved working in her yard. Burial has taken place in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. A Memorial service will be held 1 o'clock Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., with Rev. Sandy Elfring officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, and to Hospice of S.W. Michigan. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: STOCKWELL, GEISLER, NAP, CLEASBY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22463/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STOCKWELL, B.G. "Bud" Of Cooper Twp. Passed away on March 1, 2008. Born July 17,1923 in Dowagiac, MI. son of Mark and Florace Stockwell. He was a WWII Veteran and served his country from 1941-1947, during which time he served on the USS Hornet. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the great outdoors. His greatest passion was deer hunting in the U.P. which he hunted for the past 60 consecutive years. In his later years he also enjoyed riding his Harley. He was employed by Allied Paper as a pipefitter for 23 years. He then served as Cooper Township Constable and Building Inspector. In 1965 he was honored as Michigan Constable of the year. He was a Lifetime member of the Masons, NRA and H.O.G.'s. Bud is survived by his wife, Charlotte Jean (Geisler) of 63 years of marriage. Also surviving are his five children, Barney (Fran) Stockwell, Bruce Stockwell, Mark Stockwell of CA, Nancy (Marv) Nap, and Lori (Eric) Cleasby; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. At his request there will be no visita! tion and cremation has taken place. The famly will have a private memorial service at a later date. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: SCHOOLENBERG, DUTTON, HUYSER, DUINKERKEN, BARRITT, NUSSBAUM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22462/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCHOOLENBERG, John Age 78 Went to be with his Lord, Saturday, March 1, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son and best friend Gary Schoolenberg, his parents, Jacob and Jennie Schoolenberg; and his sister, Jean Dutton; John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Schoolenberg (Huyser); his children, David (Deborah) Schoolenberg, Cathy Duinkerken, Karen (David) Barritt; his grandchildren, Julia and Daniel Schoolenberg, Ron Nussbaum, Kelsey and Arielle Duinkerken, Heather, Laura, Alyssa Barritt; his brother, James (Jan) Schoolenberg. John graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, Class of 1947. He was a member of Bethany Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1951. John served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked in the finance department of the City of Kalamazoo; as the Finance Director for the City of Portage and the City of Wyoming. A time for relatives and friends to visit with John's family will be held from 2-4 & ! 7-9 PM Tuesday at the Cook Funeral Home in Grandville, 4235 Prairie St. SW (west building). Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday at Grace Reformed Church, 3330 Burlingame Ave, in Wyoming. The family welcomes entries to their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.comIn honor of John, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice - Trillium Woods or Grace Reformed Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: WALKER, SABO, TACKETT, HARALSON, MESSNER, GILBERTI, SIEKER, JAMES, OTTLEY, GILLESPIE, HEGGSTROM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22461/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SABO-WALKER, Mrs. Connie Was born in 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late August Harry Sabo and Amelia Sabo-Tackett. The youngest of five children, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Sabo of Flagstaff, AZ, and sister, Yvonne Sabo-Haralson of Safford, AZ. Connie lived in Tucson with her loving husband, Dean Walker since 2005. She is survived by her husband, Dean Walker; four children, Renae Messner, Richard Giberti, Michael Giberti and Melanie Sieker; two Step-daughters, Cindy James and Rachael Ottley; two sisters, Betty Gillespie and Edna Heggstrom; 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff, AZ., on Thursday, March 6 at 1PM. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: RADECKI, SWINSICK, MURRAY, MANSFIELD, GOERFRICH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22460/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RADECKI, Mrs. Printha E. (Swinsick) Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Sunday morning March 2, 2008. Printha was born October 14, 1915 in Groveville, New Jersey a daughter of Greeley and Hattie (Murray) Mansfield. She lived many years in South Bend, Indiana before moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan then became a Kalamazoo area resident. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Leonard C. Swinsick, Sr.; her second, husband, Eugene E. Radecki on July 29, 2002; two sons, Leonard Swinsick and Edward J. Swinsick; a daughter-in-law, Pat Swinsick; two sisters, Viola and Nellie; and three brothers, Charles, Myron, and William. She is survived by a son, Chuck (Gloria) Swinsick of Lawton, MI; a daughter-in-law, Nell Swinsick of Richland; a grandson, Leonard "Butch" (Cinda) Swinsick III, of Galesburg, and several other grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Gertrude Goerfrich of Venice, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 1:30 Wednesday in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. There will be no! visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to 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 3/4/2008. (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: LEDLOW, ROYER, STROUP, WESAW, LARSEN, JACKSON, CRAIG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22459/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEDLOW, Marjorie S. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Saturday March 1, 2008 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Marjorie was born January 31, 1928 the daughter of Leonard and Ida (Royer) Stroup. Prior to her retirement she was employed for 42 years with the James River Paper Company. Marjorie was a very active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family, and gardening. She was united in marriage to her husband, Jessie Ledlow who preceded her in death on January 11, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Wesaw; great grand-daughter, Casey Larsen; a brother, J.T. Stroup; and sister, Corrine Jackson. Surviving is her son David (Nancy) Ledlow; five grandchildren, Tod Ledlow, Ronald, Jr. (Diane) Wesaw, Linda (Tony) Larsen, John (Lynn) Ledlow, Jeff (Pam) Wesaw; eight great-grandchildren, Sis, Zach, Brendan, Jessie, Jordan, Mason, Ryan, and Tara; a sister, Nancy Craig; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at the Langeland! Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick with Rev. John Vick officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mattawan. Friends may meet the family Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the chapel. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: HARDING, MOLLOHAN, VENDEVILLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22458/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARDING, Kent Of Portage Kent passed away tragically and unexpectedly Friday evening in his home. Kent was born April 3, 1970 in Kalamazoo. He is the son of Ronald (Dorothy) Harding and Jan Harding all of Portage. He is also survived by two brothers, Brian of Battle Creek and Craig (Val) of Portage; daughters, Sabrina (Mark) Mollohan, Kyrah (Jamie) Vendeville, and long time special friend, Pearl Statler; He was the very proud Grandfather (papa) of Destiny and Masson; and loving uncle to Marcus, Lacey, Travis, Makenzie, Ashlee; and caretaker of his affectionate household friends, Whiskey and Rocky. Kent's loyalty and faithfulness to his family and friends had no end. As a lifelong loyal Detroit Lions fan, he bled Honolulu Blue and Silver and would have never been able to celebrate enough Jeff Gordon NASCAR victories. Kent thoroughly enjoyed his career as a Carpenter and aspired to some day have his own business. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening 7-9 PM at Kalamazoo Com! munity Church, 2435 N 26th Street. A funeral Service will be held at 1 PM Thursday, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, financial contributions can be made to the Grandchildren's college fund payable to Kalamazoo Community Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: EDWARDS, STAHL, KIPP, SCHILMAN, SCHURTZ, HEFFERNAN, NAVARRE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22457/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EDWARDS, Elizabeth K. "Betty" Died of complications of Parkinson's Disease on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in Newbury Park, California, at the age of 88. Mrs. Edwards was born on December 2, 1919, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the youngest of six daughters of Ethel and Charles Stahl. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and married Joseph F. Kipp shortly thereafter. Mr. Kipp served in World War II in the South Pacific and died from a service-related illness shortly after his return, leaving her with a baby daughter, Becky. In 1952, Mrs. Edwards married Louis W. ("Lou") Edwards, the managing partner of the Battle Creek office of Price Waterhouse & Company. Mr. Edwards had three children by a previous marriage, so they immediately had a family of four, and they soon added two more of their own. Both parents were devoted to all six children. Mrs. Edwards resided with Mr. Edwards at Gull Lake until his death in 1996 and moved to California in 2002 to live with her daughter, LuAnne, and her son-in-! law, Carl. She was very active in her church, the First Presbyterian Church in Richland and later, the Gull Lake Community Church, and many other social organizations, including the Ladies of the Lake and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her greatest pleasures, however, were the times she spent with her friends and family at Gull Lake. Always stylishly turned out, she particularly enjoyed dancing and singing, which she kept up until the end of her life. She is survived by her children, Becky K. Schildman of Jacksonville, Illinois, Stephen A. Edwards of Atlanta, Georgia, LuAnne Edwards Schurtz of Westlake Village, California; her step-children, Barbara Heffernan of San Diego, California, and Carolyn Navarre of Mountain View, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Her step-son, L. Ward Edwards, preceded her in death. At the request of the family, friends may call after 5:00 PM Friday, March 7, 2008 at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 105 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek where they will be received 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 8, 2008. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Mary Health of the Sick Convalescent & Nursing Hospital, 2929 Theresa Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: BRENNAN, PHELAN, DESAUFELS, FARRELL, WEAVER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22456/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BRENNAN, Dr. Margaret J. Died on February 29, 2008 at White Oaks Assisted Living. Dr. Brennan was born on January 22, 1915 in Gary, IN the daughter of John A. and Dorothy (Phelan) Brennan. Dr. Brennan was a graduate of Western Michigan University where she later taught for 13 years. She received a Doctoral Degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's Degree from Columbia University. She completed additional work at Northwest University and Michigan State University, having thirty-seven years in teaching and Vocational Education in Home Economics; including having taught at Cornell University, University of Iowa, Mary Grove College, Pennsylvania State University, Michigan Department of Public Instruction and Western Michigan University. Dr. Brennan also worked as a consultant in Real Estate, Nutrition and Public Relations for National Millers Wheat Flower Institute, Dairy Council, and Kellogg Corporation. Since her retirement she was active in Loaves & Fishes, St. Augustine Cathedral, Re! d Cross, and the Hospitality House Family Environment. Dr. Brennan is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Lenora) Desaufels of Seminole, FL and Mrs. William (Rita) Farrell of Kalamazoo, MI; a brother-in-law, Paul Weaver of Kalamazoo, MI; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edward (Suzanne) Brennan of Paw Paw, MI and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 7, 2008 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at 11:30 AM with Msgr. William Fitzgerald as the celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the needs of students as decided by the Pastor at St. Thomas More Student Parish. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/4/2008. (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: MOHMAND Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22455/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MOHMAND, Kenny Age 26 Of Portage Kenny Mohmand, of Portage, age 26, passed away March 3, 2008. Learn more about Kenny, view his Life Story film, and visit with his family and friends Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the Threads Church 3600 W. Milham. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday at the church. Please visit Kenny's memory page at www.todaycenter.com , where you can read his life story, archive a favorite memory or photo, sign his memory book online before coming to the funeral home or make a memorial donation to the family. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/5/2008. (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: LANDER, VANDYKE, COURTNEY, VAUGHN, ARMINTROUT, LEWIS, SHAFER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22454/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LANDER, Alice (Van Dyke) Of Scotts, MI Passed away March 4, 2008 at Tendercare Portage. She was born October 2, 1927 in Kalamazoo to the late Herbert and Alice (Courtney) Van Dyke. She was happily married to Neil Lander for 62 years, who survives. Alice was a member of the Centre Avenue Community Church of God. She loved her family, enjoyed her travel films, socializing with her friends and she loved to cook. She was employed with Upjohn for over 30 years before retiring. Also surviving Alice are, her son, Neil H. (Karen) Lander of Kingwood, TX; grandchildren, Debbie Vaughn and Daniel Lander; great-granddaughter, Cassidy Vaughn; brother, Ken (Mary) Van Dyke; nieces; including her special niece, Kathy Armintrout. Preceding her in death was a son, Terry Lander; sisters, Marjorie Lewis and ClaraMae Shafer. Services for Alice will be Saturday the 8th, 11:00 AM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 East Centre Ave., Portage. Visitation will take place on Friday, the 7th from 5-8:00PM, Portage Cha! pel. Memorials may be directed to Centre Avenue Community Church of God or Hospice of South West Michigan. www.langelands.com. 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/5/2008. (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: HARDING, GORDON, MACAK, MYERS, BOEKELOO, FIALA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22453/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARDING, Ronald G. Of Portage Passed away Tuesday morning, March 4, 2008 at his residence. Ron was born February 15, 1939 in Kalamazoo the son of Horace and Nellie (Gordon) Harding and had been a lifelong resident of Portage. Ron was a retiree of the Kalamazoo Fire Department and was the longtime owner and operator of Ron's Carriage Cottage Antiques in Schoolcraft. He was a member of the Portage United Church of Christ, was involved with the IAFF Local 394 Union Leadership, spent 16 years on the City of Portage Zoning Board of Appeals, and was involved with the Village of Schoolcraft Downtown Authority. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Kent Harding on March 1, 2008; and a half brother, Horace "Butch" Harding. On February 10, 1989 he was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Macak who survives. Also surviving are his 2 sons, Brian Harding, Craig (Valerie) Harding; step-children, Christine Myers, Stefanie Myers, Dr. Trevor (Andrea) Myers, Tracy (Todd) Boekeloo, Terry (Jason) Fiala; 11 g! randchildren, Marcus, Lacey, Travis, Makenzie, Ashlee, Sabrina, Kyrah, Logan, Rachel, Griffin, and Perrin; three great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Neil Harding; step brother, Robert Harding; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Interment will follow in South Portage Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the chapel. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/5/2008. (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: CUMMINS, GREENMAN, WESCOTT, MIHALEK, VOGEL, LEWIS, WIESE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22452/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CUMMINS, Duane L. Of Parchment Passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008. Duane was born November 25, 1931 in South Haven, the son of Raymond H. and Martina (Greenman) Cummins and had been a lifelong resident of the area. For over 30 years, he and his wife, Florence, were members of the Church of God Family Worship Center and devoted their lives to lead people to the Lord. Duane and Florence were active in the jail ministry, the Forgotten Man's Ministry in Kalamazoo, and were members of the CMA, the Christian Motorcycle Association. After Duane's health began to fail, Florence remained active as a counselor and mentor in the Boys and the Girls Boot Camp Programs in Battle Creek, but her main ministry was caring for Duane. In addition to the CMA, Duane loved animals, hunting, fishing, camping and all children, especially the babies. In 1956, Duane married Florence Wescott and she preceded him in death just one month ago on February 1, 2008. Duane is survived by their children; Paulette Ray Cummins, Jeffrey John C! ummins and Robin Lucille Mihalek and her husband, Frank; seven grandchildren, Jamie and his wife, Brandi, Larry and his fiancé, Jessica and Sarah Tyler, Marcie and Nina (Ninabug) Mihalek, Christian Cummins and Charles Vogel; a god-daughter, Dawn Jarrett; 11 great-grandchildren, Phillip, Steven, Thorn, Lillian Florence, Dustin, Tori, Sebastian, Paris, Jase, Gauge and Dallas; a sister, Beverly Lewis; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Cummins; and a half-brother, Robert Wiese. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Church of God Family Worship Center, 5841 East H Avenue with Pastor Edward Lane Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Church of God Family Worshi! p Center Building Fund. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/5/2008. (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.