This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: NEWTON, STORCZ, WRONA, HUNT, STEPHANITES, SCHIRO, ROBERTSON, PIERCE, O'KASICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22414/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NEWTON, Carol Ann Of Vicksburg Carol passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008. She was born October 24, 1943, to the late Louis and Valerie (Storcz) Wrona. On July 7, 1990, Carol united in marriage with Michael Ray Newton. Surviving are her husband; children, Laura Hunt, Lela (Mark) Stephanites, Victoria (James IV) Schiro and Jennifer Newton; step-daughters, Lisa (Mark) Robertson and Rita (Todd) Pierce; grandchildren, Jaclyn, Jeffrey, Curtis, Nicole, Marissa and Monica; step-grandchildren, Travis, Leah Rae and Eliot; great- grandchildren, Alyssa, Jordaan, Ethan and Reece; and cousin, Diane O'Kasick. Services will take place on Friday, Feb. 29th, 2:00 PM at St. Martin Catholic Church, 5845 East W Ave., Vicksburg. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Arrangements are by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 east Centre Ave., Portage. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/29/2008. (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: COLLISON, BEARDSLEE, NUNEMAKER, SINGLE, KAREL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22413/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COLLISON, Mrs. Helen I. Of Portage, MI Died Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2008. Helen was born May 17, 1921 in Pontiac, Michigan, a daughter of Arthur and Cora (Beardslee) Nunemaker. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and co-owned Collison's Supermarket with her husband. She was a member of Portage First Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merle K. Collison on December 28, 1977; two brothers, Russell and Howard; a sister, Norma Jean; and a son-in-law, Sam Singles. She is survived by four of her children, Robert (Marsha) Collison of Jackson, MI, Carol Singles of Melbourne Beach, FL, Nancy (Roger) Karel of Kalamazoo, and James (Susan) Collison of Otsego; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Wilma Nunemaker of Otsego; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1 o'clock Monday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with her son, Rev. James Collison of Watson Bible Church, officiatin! g. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or Star Commonwealth. 343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/29/2008. (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: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22412.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you try contacting the Kalamazoo Public Library? Send a SASE to the Tech Center, tell them what you want with the reference source you already have and they will send you a copy. WHL 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/22412.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you try contacting the Kalamazoo Public Library? Send a SASE to the Tech Center, tell them what you want with the reference source you already have and they will send you a copy. WHL 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: Ricky602 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22412/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am looking for an obituary from 1994 John W. Kemp d. March 22, 1994 . I did a check in the Kalamazoo public library 'on line' site, the Kalamazoo Gazette index from there gives this information. KG 03/26/1994 C,005:2 NEWS Obituary I have gone as far as I can go with this , from here. If someone could please help from there that may end my wonder on this man. Thanks in advance any help that can be given from there. Ricky 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.

Kalamazoo County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cutting, Robert Miller 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00001.html#0000031 March 2, 2008, 10:26 pm Officers and Enlisted Men... 1920 CUTTING, ROBERT MILLER, seaman, second class, United States Naval Reserve Force. Enlisted: Navy rifle range, Camp Logan, Ill., December 14, 1917. Died: Navy rifle range, Wakefield. Mass., April 1, 1918. Cause: Diphtheria. Next of kin: Father, C. C. Cutting, 422 Stuart Avenue, Kalamazoo, Mich. Additional Comments: Extracted from: OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE WORLD WAR, FROM APRIL 6, 1917 TO NOVEMBER 11, 1918 WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1920 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/kalamazoo/obits/c/cutting2981gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mifiles/ File size: 1.2 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MCWILLIAMS, LEWIS, PATTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22354.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1995, page 1839. Lois Aurelia MCWILLIAMS; age 84; sex Female; race White; DOD 18 Nov 1995; POD Borgess Medical Center; DOB 5 Aug 1911; POB Paris, Arkansas; marital status Widowed; occ Charge nurse-nursing home; res 5700 Vintage Lane #515, Oshtemo Twp; cause Cardiomyopathy; father John LEWIS; mother Josephine PATTON; burial Grand Prairie Cemetery by Langeland Funeral Home; informant Linda DeGraw. (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: MCWILLIAMS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22354.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1959, page City of Kalamazoo 300. Aubrey L. MCWILLIAMS; age 55; sex Male; race White; DOD 14 April 1959; POD Bronson Hospital; DOB 6 Dec 1903; POB Arkansas; martial status Married; surviving spouse Lois MCWILLIAMS; occ Coater-Allied Paper Co; res 5745 Josephine, Comstock, Michigan; cause Bronchus Carcinoma with metastases to liver, kidneys, mediastinum; father Frank MCWILLIAMS; mother('s maiden name) Unknown; burial 17 April 1959 at Grand Prairie Cemetery by Truesdale Funeral Home; informant Mrs. Lois MCWILLIAMS 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: SULLIVAN, TIPTON, BRYANT Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22363.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1997, page 1836. Fannie Mae SULLIVAN; age 84; sex Female; race White; DOD 13 Nov 1997; POD Bronson Methodist Hospital; DOB 3 Jan 1913; POB Shaw, Georgia; marital status Widowed; occ Assembler-tool manufacturer; res 7818 Kenmure Dr., Portage; cause Probable brain herniation; father James TIPTON; mother Bonnie BRYANT; burial Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery by Langeland Funeral Home; infomant Mrs. Dorothy Prichard. (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: TERRY, HALE, PHILLIPS, PADDOCK, MOSKALIK, GILLETTE, UITHOVEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22411/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TERRY, Mr. Eddie A. Age 62 Of Comstock Twp. Passed away February 25, 2008. Eddie was born in Moulton, AL on Nov. 14, 1945, the son of Harvey & Suddie (Hale) Terry. Eddie had a few different jobs over the years but his favorite one was "head of the kitchen" on an oil well drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Eddie was a wonderful musician who played guitar, wrote many songs and loved to sing. His voice and talents were truly a blessing from God! Eddie was a true believer in Jesus Christ, as is his whole family. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to camp out under the stars. He loved sports, especially boxing and football. As sick as he was, he stayed up to watch his team (N.Y.) win. Eddie was a loving father and grandpa. He was preceded in death by two daughters, April Lorraine Phillips Terry and Sonya Terry; brother, Lincoln Amber Lin Terry. Eddie is survived by Dawn Cochran (Paddock) of Plainwell, with whom he shared five children, Andrew M. Paddock of Plainwell, Melissa June Moskalik of Allegan, Amber L! in Gillette of Allegan, Rachel Marie Phillips of Parchment and Renea Terry of Alabama; 13 grandchildren; siblings, Connie Uithoven of Parchment and Wayne Terry of Kalamazoo. Services were held today at the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Memorials may be made to Redmond Funeral Home for a headstone. Special thanks to Miss Patty Lock who was there to make his passing as comfortable as possible. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. (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: STEPHENS, BAILEY, HOFFMAN, MILNICKEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22410/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STEPHENS, Gary A. Portage, MI Passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Rose Arbor after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 28, 1951 in Kalamazoo, son of Mary L. (Bailey) and the late Jack A. Stephens. He was a graduate of Loy Norrix and Ferris State University becoming a well known area Pharmacist. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Sharon M. (Hoffman); sons, Brian and Justin; Step-son, Justin Milnickel; sister-in-law, Robyn; nephews, Ben and Ryan; nieces, Sara and Dani (Jason); Uncle, Dick (Rosie) Bailey. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Jack, in 1979; and his brother, Thomas, in 2003. In keeping with Gary's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Family & Friend Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held April 12, 2008 (his father's birthday) at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park where he will be laid to rest. Memorials may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, 5473 Croyden Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. (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: RINEHART, PETERSEN, ARNDT, LAUVE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22409/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RINEHART, Mary Ellen Of Galesburg Mrs. Rinehart passed away early Tuesday morning, February 26, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born January 22, 1920 in New Orleans, LA. On January 6, 1939, Mary Ellen was united in marriage to William L. Rinehart, in New Orleans. He preceded her in death in 1978. Surviving are six children, William (Diane) Rinehart of Nipomo, CA, Ronald (Margo) Rinehart of Holland, Jeanne (Dean) Petersen of Middleville, Joanne (Aubrey) Arndt of Perrysburg, OH, Jack (Barb Craig) Rinehart of Kalamazoo, and John (Terrie) Rinehart of Mattawan; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one sister, Rena Lauve of New Orleans, LA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Rinehart will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek Street, with Pastor Donald Wendell, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest North Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday at the funeral hom! e. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Salvation Army. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. (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: PIERMAN, KNAPP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22375.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PIERMAN, Lenore P. Of Galesburg, Michigan **NOTICE OF CORRECTION** Passed away Feb. 24, 2008 at Laurels of Galesburg. Also surviving Lenore, are sister-in-law, Caroline (Gerald) Pierman of Galesburg and grandsons, Gregory Knapp of Kalamazoo, Michael Knapp Jr. of Eugene, OR, Wesley Knapp of Roseburg, OR and Jason Knapp, U.S. Air Force, Dayton, OH. Visitation was held Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 West Battle Creek St., Galesburg, MI. A funeral services will take place at the Galesburg Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 28th at 12:00 noon. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. 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: NGAFUA Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22408/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NGAFUA, Mr. Jeffrey B., Sr. Age 52 Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away February 26, 2008. Services will be announced by the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. (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: LILIENSTEIN, ANSEVICS, LILIENSTEINS, OLMSTEAD, LESLIE, MURNIEKS, PISARSKI, BAILEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22407/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LILIENSTEIN, Janis (John) K. Of Schoolcraft Janis passed away Tuesday evening, February 26, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born March 9, 1939 in Saldus, Latvia, the son of the late Alfreds and Wilhelmina (Ansevics) Liliensteins. Janis came to the United States with his family in 1950. After graduating from South Haven High School and attending Western Michigan University, Janis graduated from Cleary College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. In 1976, he started work at Brown Company (now Georgia Pacific) and retired after 30 years. Janis was a member of the Latvian Ev. Lutheran United Church, Kalamazoo Latvian Association, Daugavas Vanagi, and Student Fraternity Concordia Valdemarija. Surviving are three children, Andrea and her husband, Michael Olmstead of Kalamazoo, Racheal and her husband, Jason Leslie of Kalamazoo and Robert Lilienstein of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Charlotte and Andrew Olmstead, and Harmony and Olivia Leslie; brother, Teodors of California; two sisters, Baiba and her! husband, Peter Murnieks of California and Silvija and her husband, Richard Pisarski of Holland; his former spouse, Brenda Bailey and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services for Janis will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the Latvian Ev. Lutheran United Church, 122 Cherry Hill Street, with Rev. Biruta Puike and Rev. Leons Viksne, officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Garezers (a Latvian camp for Janis' grandchildren), Kalamazoo Latvian Association, Daugavas Vanagi, and Latvian Ev. Lutheran United Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. (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: KNOLLE, RIGGS, DEBRUYN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22264.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KNOLLE, Randall Carl Fredrick Age 55 of Hollywood, CA Formerly of Comstock Passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 in California. He graduated with honors in 1970 from Comtock High School and was a renaissance man at K-College from 1970 to 1974. His talents ranged from theatre to philosophy, english and the sciences. Randy was a bartender at the original Improvisation Comedy Club in New York City in the 1980's and 90's. He lived and worked in New York City, Florida, Kalamazoo and Los Angeles, CA. Randy is survived by his children, Genevieve and Harrison; one brother, Robert Knolle; two sisters, Julie Riggs and Kathy DeBruyn and many friends. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 2, at 1 PM at Kalamazoo Home Builders Association, 5700 W. Michigan Ave. in Kalamazoo. Please join us in this send off as we celebrate his life. Friends and family may contact Rob Knolle at 269-760-2822, Kathy DeBruyn at 269-269-762-4819 or Julie Riggs at 269-598-7634. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. (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: GRAY, ARCHBOLD, MARUNYCZ, STENGER, VANDYKE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22406/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GRAY, Mr. Clayton, Jr. Of Portage, MI Died Monday afternoon, February 25, 2008. Clayton was born July 12, 1920 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a son of Samuel and Mary (Archbold) Gray. During WW II, he served with the U.S. Army as an instructor in ordinance. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with National Water Lift for 35 years, retiring in 1985. He was also a member of Bethany Reformed Church and enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Allen Dale Gray and two sisters, Yvonne Marunycz and Margaret Stenger. On December 13, 1941, he was united in marriage to Marjorie R. (VanDyke) Gray, who survives. Also surviving, a son, Gary Allen (Marlene) Gray of West Palm Beach, FL and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Bethany Reformed Church or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. 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 2/28/2008. (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: AUSTIN, SINCLAIR, BYRD, TIMMERMANS, BRONKEMA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22405/mb.ashx Message Board Post: AUSTIN, Dorothy Leona "Lou" Of Schoolcraft Loena went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2008. She was born on December 24, 1919, the daughter of Alice (Sinclair) and Goston Byrd. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1938 and went on to serve her country as a WAVE during WW II. She was an active member of Simpson United Methodist Church. Lou was married to her childhood sweetheart, Arthur Austin on August 29, 1941. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Ruth and a brother, Robert. Surviving are her four children and their spouses, Dr. Richard (Eileen) Austin, Barbara (Hisko) Timmermans, James (Pam) Austin, Mary (Gary) Bronkema; 21 grandchildren; four and a half great-grandchildren and many special nieces, nephews and friends. Lou was an avid reader and very artistically talented. She loved to make and share her handiwork with others. Lou loved life and she always saw the good in others. She was always there with a kind word or deed.! We will miss her positive spirit and for those whose lives she touched. She will always be remembered. Her greatest joy was her family, creating and sharing wonderful memories with her children and grandchildren. At her request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to: South County Community Services or Hospice of SW Michigan. "I'm Free" Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back & left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/28/2008. (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: ZINN, CLEVER, VANOSTENBRIDGE, TEITSMA, TENBRINK, PALASZEK, DOHERTY, ALLEN, TUIT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22404/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ZINN, Janet Of Kalamazoo Janet passed away from her life on earth and entered her eternal home of glory with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Armed with her strong and steadfast faith, she never feared death. She was sad about the great loss she knew we would experience and, true to her nature, remained more concerned about others than herself. Jan continued to witness to others to the end saying: "I'll meet you at the Banquet Table" as she said her goodbyes. Jan was born October 30, 1940 in Paterson, NJ. She was the youngest child born to her parents, Aaron and Wilhelmina (Clever) VanOstenbridge. Jan was united in marriage to David Zinn on July 1, 1960 and they were blessed with five children. Jan was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Daniel Zinn; sisters, Mae VanOstenbridge, Helen Teitsma and Betty TenBrink; and a brother, Aaron VanOstenbridge. Jan is survived by her loving husband, Dave; son, David, Jr. (Brenda) Zinn and their children, Trevor, Brent and A! my; daughter, Deborah (Tom) Palaszek and their son, Kyle Doherty; daughter, Janna Zinn and her son, Isaiah Zinn; son, John Marshall Zinn, and his daughter, Arianna Allen; sister, Wilma Tuit; and other extended relatives and numerous friends. Everyone who had the pleasure and blessing of knowing Jan will attest that she was a truly amazing and precious woman, who touched many, many lives. Her life was a life of giving to others. She had worked with the elderly as a nurse's aid and was a foster parent to many children. She loved children, and one of her greatest joys in life was teaching sign language to multiple grades of students at the Christian Schools. Jan taught for 19 years and influenced so many lives with special gifts. Students and teachers admired and loved Jan's enthusiasm, sense of humor, courage, honesty, love of life and unwavering faith. Jan was a member of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. A memorial service will be held at Westwood Christian Reformed Churc! h, 620 Northampton on Saturday, March 8, at 1:00 PM. As part of this c elebration of her life, current and past students will be invited to participate in signing "The Lord's Prayer", as she had taught them. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice, West Michigan Cancer Center and the Kalamazoo Christian School Association. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/27/2008. (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, HARRINGTON, HELFRICH, PARADINE, SCHELLING, AILES,THOMPSON, OLSON, DEVRIES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22403/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WATTS, Lawrence F. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Borgess Nursing Home. Lawrence was born July 8, 1916 in Kalamazoo, to the late Charles and Rosalyn (Harrington) Watts. He was happily married to Louise M. Helfrich on June 2, 1946 for 42 years, who preceded him in death in 1988. He was then remarried to Kathryn Paradine on September 16, 1989, who survives. Lawrence was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo and served on the education committee, as class historian and ushered for 47 years. He was employed with the Crown Vantage Paper Company, giving 33 years of service. He volunteered for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes for 15 years. He was a Scout Commissioner for 60 years and elected to the Order of the Arrow and received the Scouter Key and the Silver Beaver award. In addition, he was a member of the Masons, all orders. Surviving him are his children, Jean (Merrill) Schelling of Vicksburg, Lewis C. Watts of Kalamazoo and Ruth Ann (Scott) Ailes of Kalamazoo; sister! , Viola (Lynn) Thompson; grandchildren, Michelle R. (Jon) Ailes-Olson, Brian C. Ailes, Collin M. Ailes; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were, brothers and sisters, Lorise DeVries, Albert Watts, Harry Watts, Charles Watts, Jr., Ellen Joy Watts and three infant siblings. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 1st, 11 o'clock at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park, Kalamazoo, Rev. Sandy Elfring, officiating. Family will greet friends on Friday, Feb. 29th, 4-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be directed to Boy Scout Troop 217, c/o Westwood United Methodist Church, 538 Nichols Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006, First United Methodist Church on Park, Kalamazoo or to the Comstock Public Schools Foundation. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/27/2008. (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.