This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FISHER, PATTISON, ELLIOTT, GUDME, MACGREGGOR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22382/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FISHER, Jack Charles Of Kalamazoo Jack, a lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully, February 21, 2008 at the Friendship Village Health Center. Jack was born March 19, 1921 to Sidney and Bertine (Pattison) Fisher in Kalamazoo. Some longtime Kalamazoo residents will remember Jack as one of the stars on the 1937-39 football teams, at the old State High School. He was the center and a defensive player on a team whose linemen averaged 200 pounds - a very big team for those days and was undefeated for the two seasons. He received his pilot license in 1942 and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. He received a medical discharge in 1943. He traveled to Rochester, MN and enrolled in the glider training school at which time he met Katherine Elliott at a Mayo Clinic Social Club dance. He was united in marriage to Katherine on October 20, 1945. They were married for 55 years until her passing on August 25, 2000. Jack and Kay owned and operated Zig's Little Statler, which was later renamed Fisher's! Restaurant at 459 N. Rose St, from 1945 to 1965. That was in the days when more than 20 trains a day stopped at the Kalamazoo Train Depot, many passengers would cross the street for a fast meal. In 1964, Jack received his real estate license and joined the Bob Simon Realty Company. In 1969, he was employed by the City of Kalamazoo as an assistant real estate officer in the purchasing department. He became the City's Real Estate Officer in 1978, a position he held until his retirement in 1983. After retiring, he and Kay traveled all over the United States in their motor home. Jack was actively involved in the Milwood Little League; and loved fishing, golfing, bowling, baseball, and football - he loved all sports. Jack was also a lifetime member of the B.P.O. Elk Lodge # 50; and a volunteer fireman. Surviving are his son, John Fisher and his wife Lee Ann of Orchard Lake; his daughter, Susan Gudme and her husband David of Kalamazoo; a granddaughter, Sally Fisher of Orchard La! ke; his brother-in-law, Charles Elliott and his wife Marlys of Rochest er, MN, and their children; a second cousin, Briggs MacGreggor, and his daughter Ellie. He will also be missed by his friend and companion, Jean Koopsen and all of his friends he had coffee with almost every morning. Memorial services for Jack will be at 3:00 PM on Monday (tomorrow) at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 1:00 PM until the time of services. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Ann N. MacGregor Scholarship Fund, c/o Kalamazoo Community Foundation, 151 S. Rose St., Suite 332, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/24/2008. (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: BENZENBERG, VANDERWEELE, SMITH, GRABOWSKI, VANPRAET Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22381/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BENZENBERG, James J. Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Estero, FL Jim passed away Friday evening, February 22, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born July 11, 1917 in Kalamazoo, to the late John and Maude (VanderWeele) Benzenberg. On June 5, 1939, Jim was united in marriage to Irene H. Smith. He was employed by Clausing Inc. (formerly Atlas Press Co.) in Kalamazoo, then Orthopedic Equipment Co. in Warsaw, Indiana, until his retirement in 1985. Following retirement, they moved to Florida where they resided for 22 years, until moving back to Kalamazoo in 2007. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Irene Benzenberg; their three children, Judith (Leonard) Grabowski of Vicksburg, Robert (Diana) Benzenberg of Holland, and Mark Benzenberg of Estero, FL; Five grandchildren, Julie Grabowski, Robert (Sherry) Grabowski, Joseph Grabowski, Kristin (Rich) Vanpraet, and Erin Benzenberg; and three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jenna, and Fallon. Preceding him in death were his parents; and one brother, Donald Benzenberg. Memorial services for Mr.! Benzenberg will be at 3 PM on Tuesday at The Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, with Jim's nephew Rev. John Smith officiating. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family on Monday (tomorrow) from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. 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 2/24/2008. (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: ENGELMAN, PIO, LEE, DEKEMA, BORDEN, DERUSHIA, WILLIAMSON, BARKLEY, MARSHALL, SCOTT, SLUSS, CLOCK, POSTELWAIT, MARBLE, BORDEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22380/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ENGELMAN, Mrs. Dorothy A. (Pio) Of Richland Passed away Friday evening, February 22, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. Dorothy was born in Kalamazoo, October 18, 1951, the daughter of Marion and Lorraine (Lee) Pio. She spent time with her children and grandchildren. On November 20, 1999, she married Ernest Engelman, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Leah (Jason) Dekema of Kalamazoo; two sons, Rodger (Barbara) Borden and Charles "Randy" Borden, all of Kingsport, TN; two step-sons, Gary DeRushia and Alex Engelman; five grandchildren, Samantha Williamson, Jaylynn and Jesserai Dekema, Kay Barkley and Samantha Marshall; a great-grandson, Quincy Scott; four sisters, Barbara Sluss, Jeanette Clock, Kay Postelwait and Darlene Marble; many nieces and nephews; and close friends, Roberta Cruz and Tess Andrews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Joshaua Borden; five brothers and two sisters. Friends will be received at the funeral home beginning Tuesday, where services will be held 11 o'clock Wednesda! y morning with Rev. John W. Vick officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/25/2008. (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: COLVIN, SYLVA, VOS, NOWLAND, BAKER, COLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22379/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COLVIN, Mrs. Leila M. Of Parchment Leila died Saturday morning, February 23, 2008. She was born March 24, 1923 in Springfield, MO and had lived most of her life in Parchment, MI. Leila was a member of Parchment United Methodist Church and was retired from Allen Test Products, where she worked as an inspector for 33 years. On April 26, 1941, Leila was united in marriage with James H. Colvin, who preceded her in death on November 26, 1995. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Suzanne, in August of 1974. Surviving are three children, Gloria Colvin of Parchment, Linda (Jim) Sylva of Upland, CA and Andrew Colvin of Comstock; five grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Vos, Jackie (Bill) Nowland, Chad (Stacy) Baker; AJ Colvin and Celina Cole; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday (today) from 7-9 PM and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Public graveside services will be held 1:00 Wednesday afternoo! n in the mausoleum chapel of Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dan Minor, officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are invited to join the family at the funeral home by 12:30 Wednesday afternoon for the line up and procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions should be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or to the Upjohn Community Care Center. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/25/2008. (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: VERGON, BURRELL, RODENBURGER, WHITMORE, MILLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22378/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VERGON, Laura Mae Of Kalamazoo Free from pain and suffering, went to be the lord on Saturday February 23, 2008. Laura was born August 28, 1942 in Kalamazoo to Ed and Marie Burrell. She attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and worked as a dietician for the hospital. Mary was united in marriage to Dave Vergon August of 1970. To this union two children were born. Laura loved to cook and do crossword puzzles, Laura was also an avid television watcher. Laura is survived by her husband Dave, children Laurie and Dave Jr., Uncle Robert (Fran) Rodenburger of Kalamazoo, cousin Pam Whitmore, nephew Tim Miller, and nieces Jennifer and Lisa Whitmore. Services will be held Wednesday February 27, 2008 (tomorrow) at 1:00 PM at Whitley Memorial Funeral home with Pastor Bradley Belcher officiating. Visitation will be held this evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Burial will follow services at Maple Grove Cemetery in Comstock Township. Professional and affordable services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 N. Westnedge Ave. 269-488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: TOBIAS, ROSENBURG, STEMEN, POUZAR, PURVIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22377/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TOBIAS, Doris "Toolie" Age 78 Of Kalamazoo Passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Borgess Nursing Home. Affectionately known as "Toolie", Doris was born February 15, 1930 in Mancelona, MI, the daughter of Fred and Mildred "Alexander" Rosenburg. Toolie is survived by husband, Kenneth Tobias, Sr., whom she married June 20, 1947. She is also survived by son, Kenneth (Carol) Tobias, Jr.; daughter, Anne (Greg) Stemen; son, Robert (Diane) Tobias, brother, Fred Rosenburg; sisters, Mandy (Tom) Pouzar, Bethel (Ray) Purvis and Rita Rosenburg; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In accordance with the family's wishes, no visitation will be held. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 27th at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park Chapel at 11:00 AM with Reverend Dan Minor as the officiant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Borgess Nursing Home. Arrangements by the: REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: SCHOLTEN, BIBBINGS, DOYLE, SENNE, DOTY, LYNCH, ADAMS, BENNETT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22376/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCHOLTEN, Ann R. Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 23, 2008. Ann was born Feb. 14, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Frank and Georgina (Bibbings) Doyle. She married Donald Scholten, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Laurie (Keith) Senne of Mattawan; a grandson, Ryan Doty and a sister-in-law, Ruth Lynch; a brother-in-law, Walter (Barbara) Adams and nieces and nephews. Ann was preceded in death by a son, Michael Bennett in 1983 and a sister, Helen Adams. At her request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at the Southridge Reformed Church on Texas Dr. with Pastor Mark Vanderson, officiating. Interment of cremains will take place in Hope Cemetery in Texas Corners. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements by the Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 2/25/2008 - 2/26/2008. (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, LADUC, WESTERDAHL, KNAPP, BLAIDSELL, STARR, BERKY, PEARCE, CHASE, SHOVLAIN, SHOMER, BLAISDELL, GROGG, PIERCE, BARNES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22375/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PIERMAN, Lenore P. Of Galesburg, Michigan Passed away February 24, 2008 at Laurels of Galesburg. She was born November 9, 1929, to the late Peter M. and Angeline M. (LaDuc) Westerdahl. She married Arlyn "Camp" Pierman in April of 1948, who preceded her in death in 2003. She owned and operated Lenore's Beauty Shop for over 35 years in Galesburg and in 1973, she and "Camp" moved to the UP and owned and operated the Whispering Pines Motel in Calumet, MI for over 20 years. Lenore loved her husband and with him enjoyed their children, grandchildren and great-grandchild very much. In her earlier years, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting and cooking. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Galesburg. Surviving Lenore are her children, Bonnie (Michael) Knapp of Galesburg, Karen Blaidsell of Mattawan, Gail (Mark) Starr of Galesburg and Craig Pierman of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Paul Berky II, Chelsea (Aaron Grogg) and Ian Pearce, all of Galesburg, and Nick Blaisdell of Mattawan; great-g! randdaughter, Aalyn Marie Grogg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doyle (Jackie) Pierman, Lyle (Connie) Pierman, Mable Pierman, Eileen Pierce, Phyllis (Les) Barnes; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her sisters, Dorothy (Durward) Chase, Lorraine (Vince) Shovlain and Rosemary (Vern) Shomer. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 27th from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 West Battle Creek St., Galesburg, MI. Funeral services will take place at the Galesburg Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 28th at 12:00 noon, Rev. Whitney Brown, officiating. Interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Humane Society, American Heart Association or the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Galesburg. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: MOOREHEAD, PHILLIPS, ROBINSON, DAYS, WASHINGTON, WALDEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22374/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MOOREHEAD, Mr. Eddie Age 88 Of Kalamazoo, MI Was born May 10, 1919 in Lowdnes County, MS, the son of Claude and Emma Moorehead. Mr. Moorehead married Julie Ann Phillips on July 7, 1941, in Lowdnes County, MS. The Mooreheads were married for 61 years at the time of Mrs. Moorehead's death in 2002. Mr. Moorehead was a World War II Veteran. The Mooreheads moved to Kalamazoo in 1953. Mr. Moorehead was employed at the Miller-Davis Construction Company for 28 years, before his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board for many years. Upon retirement, Mr. Moorehead worked part-time at the church for more than 20 years. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Eddie Robinson. Surviving are two daughters, Judie (Chuck) Days of Cleveland, OH and Elizabeth (Harry) Washington of Phoenix, AZ; five sons, Herman (Gloria) and Carl, both of Kalamazoo, Claude of Lansing, MI, Allen of Grand Rapids, MI and Gregory of New Brunswick, NJ; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a close ! nephew and niece, Lindy and Geri Walden of Detroit; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday with a 12 noon family hour at Second Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. M.W. Wright, officiating. Friends may view 3-6 PM Wednesday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Sign and leave a message of sympathy at www.harperfuneralhomeinc. com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: MILLIGAN, BRAGG, HOWARD, DUNNING Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22373/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MILLIGAN, Mrs. Myrtis (Bragg) Age 77 Of Kalamazoo, MI On February 21, 2008, Myrtis was called home to be with the Lord, at Borgess Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1930 in Mobile, AL, the daughter of Eddie and Stella Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Milligan; her parents and her sister, Rosetta Bragg Dunning. She is survived by one brother, Mr. Willis Bragg of Mobile AL; three nephews, James III, Jeffrey Lee and Alfred (Sarah) Dupree Dunning, all of Kalamazoo, MI; special goddaughter, Christina Byrd and a host of family and friends, as well as the entire House of God and Temple Bethel Church families. Also, devoted caretakers, Walter Mathews and Yvonne Hetzel. Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday with a 12 noon family hour at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Friends may view 3-6 PM today at the funeral home. Interment Vine Street Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH. www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 2/25/2008 - 2/26/2008. (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: LEJINS, BIEZAIS, LIGERIS, KORB, BOODT, BROWN, VIRDEN, GOLD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22372/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEJINS, Irene M. Of Kalamazoo Passed away on Sunday evening, February, 24, 2008. Mrs. Irene Lejins was born in Lestene, Latvia, on June 17, 1922, the daughter of Ansis and Matilda (Biezais) Ligeris. During WWII Irene fled from Latvia and made her way to Germany where she spent five years within a displaced person's camp. It was in that displaced person's camp that Irene met and married her husband, Romans, who preceded her in death in 1976. Then in 1951 Romans, Irene, and daughter Ilze traveled to the U.S. settling in Sherwood & Union City, Michigan. Several years passed before Romans and Irene, along with their children, moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Soon after Irene began working for Jolly Kids Togs but later retired from Beach Products. Irene was a member of the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kalamazoo. Irene enjoyed reading, gardening, bird watching, playing cards, and being with her family and friends. Irene was dearly loved by her children: Ilze (Michael) Korb of Lake Orion; Raimonds Lejins! of Kalamazoo; and Anda Boodt of Portage. Irene had seven grandchildren: Jeffrey (Bernadette) Korb; Steven (Jennifer) Korb; Wendy (Lester) Brown; Ryan Lejins; Kelsey (Aron) Virden; Kerrie and Scott Boodt. Irene also presently had seven great-grandchildren: Darian and Alexandria Korb; Ashley and Nathan Korb; Madison, Zoey and Riley Brown with an expected addition of an eighth great-grandchild for early this summer. Irene is also survived by her sister Lilija (Edward) Gold of England, various nieces and nephews in Latvia and in the U.S. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Rev. Biruta Puike and Rev. Leons Viksne officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 PM on Friday and from 1:00 PM until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Latvian Evangelic! al Lutheran Church. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: HAMILTON, DAVIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22371/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMILTON, Mr. John C. Of Portage, MI Died Saturday evening, February 23, 2008. John was born April 24, 1967 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Ernest and Marilyn (Davis) Hamilton. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. He is survived by his parents, Ernest (Marilyn) Hamilton of Texas Township; a sister, Denise Hamilton of Texas Township; a brother, Edward Hamilton of Paw Paw; a nephew, Christopher Hamilton; a niece, Annalie Hamilton; several cousins and many special friends. Services will be held 11 o'clock Thursday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Residential Opportunities Inc. or the Autism Society of America Kalamazoo - Battle Creek Chapter. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: GRADY, OWENS, VANDEHORST, PYLE, ABERNATHY, AUSTIN, BISHOP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22370/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GRADY, John Kalamazoo Passed away February 24, 2008 at Bronson Hospital. John was born June 27, 1929 in Redkey, IN, the son of R.C. Owens and Christine VandeHorst. He was employed at Nickel Plate Railroad for two years, after which he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After discharge from the Army he was employed for 32 years at General Motors. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo, a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Quincy Lodge #230 F&AM in Elwood, IN and the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge #345 in Swayzee, IN. He was preceded in death by an infant son John Leroy Grady and by two sisters, Alice Pyle and Pat Abernathy. On October 15, 1953, he was united in marriage to the former Marilyn Austin, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter Betty Louise Grady of Kalamazoo and a son Kenneth Nils Grady of Columbus, OH; a sister Dorothy Bishop of Muncie, IN; several nieces and one nephew. Services will be held at 2:00 o'clock Friday at the Langeland Family ! Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. with the Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Sarhatt officiating. Entombment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Wednesday from 6-8 PM and Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM with Masonic Services by The Mattawan Lodge #268 F&AM at 7:30 PM. The family suggests that memorial contributions in John's memory be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Please sign the register book and leave a condolence for the family at www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: CRUMMEL, OLSEN, STEVENS, ADAMS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22369/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CRUMMEL, Shirley A. Kalamazoo Passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008. She was born May 10, 1929, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Olsen) Stevens and lived in Kalamazoo for many years. She was an employee of the United States Post Office for 20 years, retiring in 1991. She loved animals and watching tennis tournaments on television. Shirley is survived by her children, Tim Crummel of Kalamazoo and Sue (Brian) Adams of Parchment; four grandchildren, Heather, Tara, Adam and Dillon; a great grandson, Gage; and a brother, Jack Stevens of CA. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 1:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Pastors Ray Brandon and Neil Boss officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and on Thursday from 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Kalamazoo Humane Society. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: CLINE, MCNEIL, RAMER, BOWMAN, HENDERSON, IZZI, WRIGHT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22368/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CLINE, Barbara A. Of 7606 Currier Dr., Portage, MI Barb was born April 15, 1930 in Watervliet, MI, to Carl and Gertrude (McNeil) Ramer. After a long and courageous battle, she passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. Barb is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Cline and her two children, Debbie (Cline) and Brad Bowman of Three Rivers and Scott and Pat Cline of Schoolcraft. Barb truly adored her five grandchildren, David Henderson of Elkarht, IN, Jennifer Cline of Chicago, IL, Jessica (Cline) and Chris Izzi of St. Clair Shores, Joseph Cline of Berkley and Elizabeth (Bowman) and Chad Wright of Allegan. Barb was also blessed with four wonderful great-grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Carter and Maya. Per her wishes, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15th at 11:00 AM at the New Apostolic Church, 2601 Kalarama, Portage. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Borgess Pipp Hospital or the New Aposto! lic Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: ASHBY, ROOD, CONNABLE, AYLEY, MCMINN, HURST Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22367/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ASHBY, Ellen Rood Died Sunday evening, February 17, 2008 in Oberlin, Ohio of complications of acute myelogenous leukemia, surrounded by her loving family. Ellen was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, August 16, 1929, the daughter of Paul Rood, physics professor at Western Michigan University and his wife, Josephine Connable Rood. After graduating from Walnut Hill Preparatory School in Natick, Massachusetts, Ellen continued her education at Oberlin College, receiving a B.A. in sociology and an elementary teaching certificate in 1951. The connection to Oberlin remained strong throughout her life. After college, Ellen married artist-cartoonist, Fred Ashby of Kalamazoo in 1954. Motherhood, family responsibilities and volunteer work filled her early years. Her volunteer work included participation in the Kalamazoo Service Club, which later became the Junior League, and she helped establish the Pretty Lake Vacation Camp in Mattawan, Michigan for at-risk youth. As an active member of the Kalamazoo communi! ty Ellen wrote frequent "letters to the editor" on social and political issues, one of which was notably published in Time Magazine. Later, she taught pre-school and volunteered in the Kalamazoo public school "Kindergarten Friends" program. In 1995, Ellen returned to her alma mater retiring to the community of Kendal at Oberlin. The 13 years living at Kendal were remembered as some of her happiest times with great friendships and an active community life. Children's advocacy remained an interest and she was a member of many charitable organizations. Ellen also enjoyed art and music, swimming, walking, reading and was an avid traveler. Ellen is survived by her four children and their families, Lia Ayley and her husband, Francis Ayley of Bellingham, Washington, Catheryn Connable McMinn and her husband, Michael McMinn of Delton, Michigan, Frederick James Ashby II, his wife, Stacy Ashby of Chuluota, Florida and Leonard Paul Ashby and his wife, Heather Hurst of New Haven, Connec! ticut and six grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at Ken dal at Oberlin in Oberlin, Ohio, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 2:30 PM. A second memorial service will take place in Kalamazoo, Michigan at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to: New Life Hospice of Oberlin, Ohio, Amnesty International, The Children's Defense Fund, and Oberlin College Museum Friends. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/26/2008. (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: mbieliauskas Surnames: Gibson Hawes Wagner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22366/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not related, but was doing research on the Gibson name and looked this up. I had found some other articles that mention that this Mr. Gibson founded a Reading Room in Kalamazoo and then later sold his business to a William Shakespeare. He is listed in the 1860 Kalamazoo census. Any of his relatives names remain a mystery. The obit is in very tiny print and my hard copy is somewhat blurred. Died Dansville NY Dec 1867 Mr Gibson was born at Morris NY and the early years of his life was spent at this place. His parents being unable to give him such an education as he desired, young Gibson determined to provide for himself in this respect, and in 1848-9 and '50, he is perseveringly pursuing his studies at the Delaware Institute of Franklin NY, paying for his way by his own industry. In 1850, he went to the office of j. (Josiah) L. Hawes, Esq., in Coblesville to study law, for which he manifested a strong liking-and remained in that office until Mr. Hawes removed to Kalamazoo in 1851. Mr. Gibson then went to Somerville NJ, and taught school there one winter. He then came to Kalamazoo, and again studied law; but fearing his health would be inadequate to the labor consequent upon a professional life he abandoned the idea of becoming a lawyer, formed a co-partnership with j. (Jacob) K. Wagner, with whom he carried on the book trade for several years. Mr. Gibson then continued the business b! y himself, until about 2 months before his death. The last few years of his life were years of great physical suffering. He resorted to every means that were suggested and that he could obtain to regain his health-but to no purpose. His last hope of relief was the Dansville Water Cure establishment, whither he went a few weeks since. His last moments were were soothed and made blessed by the presence, care and devotion of one who, in her love and fidelity, repeats the noblest lessons of earthly affection. There is more on this obit about his fine library and love of books and it ends by saying his remains were taken to be buried in Utica NY, where he had relatives. 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: mbieliauskas Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22365/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not related, but was doing research on the Gibson name and looked this up. I had found some other articles that mention that this Mr. Gibson founded a Reading Room in Kalamazoo and then later sold his business to a William Shakespeare. He is listed in the 1860 Kalamazoo census. Any of his relatives names remain a mystery. The obit is in very tiny print and my hard copy is somewhat blurred. Died Dansville NY Dec 1867 Mr Gibson was born at Morris NY and the early years of his life was spent at this place. His parents being unable to give him such an education as he desired, young Gibson determined to provide for himself in this respect, and in 1848-9 and '50, he is perseveringly pursuing his studies at the Delaware Institute of Franklin NY, paying for his way by his own industry. In 1850, he went to the office of j. (Josiah) L. Hawes, Esq., in Coblesville to study law, for which he manifested a strong liking-and remained in that office until Mr. Hawes removed to Kalamazoo in 1851. Mr. Gibson then went to Somerville NJ, and taught school there one winter. He then came to Kalamazoo, and again studied law; but fearing his health would be inadequate to the labor consequent upon a professional life he abandoned the idea of becoming a lawyer, formed a co-partnership with j. (Jacob) K. Wagner, with whom he carried on the book trade for several years. Mr. Gibson then continued the business b! y himself, until about 2 months before his death. The last few years of his life were years of great physical suffering. He resorted to every means that were suggested and that he could obtain to regain his health-but to no purpose. His last hope of relief was the Dansville Water Cure establishment, whither he went a few weeks since. His last moments were were soothed and made blessed by the presence, care and devotion of one who, in her love and fidelity, repeats the noblest lessons of earthly affection. There is more on this obit about his fine library and love of books and it ends by saying his remains were taken to be buried in Utica NY, where he had relatives. 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: Ardis48 Surnames: DEHAAN, BURGER, FOWLER, CHANNELLS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22320.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 2008, page 0409. Alice Louella DEHAAN; age 91; sex Female; race White; DOD 11 Feb 2008; POD Alterra Wynwood, Portage; DOB 8 Oct 1916; POB Casco Township, Michigan; marital status Widowed; occ Cafeteria manager-public schools; res 3100 Old Centre Ave., Portage, Michigan; cause End stage heart failure, debility, azotemia; father Oscar Francis BURGER; mother Ruth FOWLER; burial Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park by Langeland Funeral Homes; informant Nancy CHANNELLS, daughter, of Portage, MI. (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: AJP44 Surnames: STUART, GRAHAM, MCLAUGHLIN, LOOMIS, MOORE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22364/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert L. STUART - Lancaster, CA, Formerly of Williamston and Kalamazoo, Passed away November 7, 1997 in Lancaster, CA, at the age of 80. He will be remembered for his love and appreciation of music, his keen interest in Civil War history, and his unfailing wit and sense of humor. He is survived by five children, Susan GRAHAM and Jane MCLAUGHLIN of Kalamazoo, Denise LOOMIS of Lancaster, CA, Christine MOORE of Springfield, VA, and Robert STUART of Capistrano Beach, CA; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 14 at 12:00 noon at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston, MI. Interment will follow in Summit Cemetery, Williamston. Friends may call at the Chapel beginning Thursday 4 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1997 (submitted 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.