This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SULLIVAN, TIPTON, BRYANT, STONEROCK, PRICHARD, DEANES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22363/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Fannie M. SULLIVAN - Portage, MI, died Thursday morning, November 13, 1997. Fannie was born January 3, 1913 in Shaw, GA, a daughter of James and Bonnie (BRYANT) TIPTON. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life, moving here from Chattanooga, TN, in 1936. Fannie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Portage for over 33 years, where she taught Sunday School and led the Ruth Class. She was employed for 10 years with Bowers Manufacturing. On April 11, 1931, she was united in marriage to Mr. Leslie R. SULLIVAN, who preceded her in death on August 28, 1984. Fannie is survived by her 2 daughters, Betty (Bruce) STONEROCK of Barstow, CA, Dorothy (Thomas) PRICHARD of Portage; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Zelman DEANES of Chattanooga, TN; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday at 11:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Portage Chapel 411 E. Centre Ave. with Mr. Bruce Stonerock officiating. Private int! erment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at the Portage Chapel. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SUMMERS, HAWKINS, FOWLER, DERYKE, MARTIN, BRUCKMAN, ROBBINS, DRENTEN, HOWARD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22362/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Zella M. SUMMERS - Kalamazoo, MI, died Saturday morning November 29, 1997. Mrs. SUMMERS was born May 22, 1904 in Indiana a daughter of Eli and Mary (HAWKINS) FOWLER. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for the past 2 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur SUMMERS in 1966; a daughter, Mary Frances DERYKE; a step daughter and her husband, Helen and Bill HOWARD; a granddaughter, Judith Ann DERYKE; and 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by a son-in-law, Willliam (Marge) DERYKE of Portage; a step daughter, Virginia MARTIN of Virginia; 4 grandchildren, Terri (Mike) BRUCKMAN of Indianapolis, IN, Patti (Gary) ROBBINS of Kalamazoo, Debbie (Donald) DRENTEN of South Carolina, and mark (Danielle) HOWARD of Colorado; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11 o'clock Monday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Private interment wil! l be in Grovelawn Cemetery, Madison, IN. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SUMMERVILLE, BURMEISTER, KINNEY, KRUEGER, PRESTON, KONOSKI, FRITZLER, MASIWCHUK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22361/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Barbara J. SUMMERVILLE - Of Schoolcraft, MI, died Friday, October 31, 1997. Barbara was born June 7, 1928 in Lovells, MI the daughter of Ervin H. and Violet M. (KINNEY) BURMEISTER. Prior to her retirement in 1986, she was employed at Pharmacia & Upjohn for 20 years. She was a member of the Schoolcraft United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a former member of the Sweet Adelines. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Donna PERRY and brothers, Ron, Tommy, Lee and Vernon BURMEISTER. On February 18, 1949, she was united in marriage to Gale F. SUMMERVILLE, who survives. Also surviving are two children and their spouses, Rhonda & Gary KRUEGER of Paw Paw and Doug & Deb SUMMERVILLE of Fulton; one granddaughter, Joani PRESTON; four grandsons, Ben & A.J. SUMMERVILLE and Ryan & Richard KRUEGER; great-granddaughter, Katherine Elaine PRESTON; four sisters, Betty KONOSKI of Flint, Ruth FRITZLER of Texas, Beverly BETKE of Plainwell and Pat MASIWCHU! K of Lake; two brothers, Jim BURMEISTER of Traverse City; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1:00 o'clock Tuesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with the Rev. Laura C. Truby officiating. Entombment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Portage Chapel on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Memorials may be directed to the Schoolcraft United Methodist Church, American Diabetes Association of the Kidney Foundation of Michigan. source: Kalamazoo 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SUTTON, SHERROD, COLLINS, PATTERSON, WILLIAMS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22360/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Lorraine SUTTON - Of Lansing, Formerly of Kalamazoo, MI departed this life Friday, October 17, 1997. Lorraine was born March 29, 1917 in Tupelo, MS, the daughter of John and Leona SHERROD. At an early age she moved to Battle Creek, MI, with her parents. Lorraine attended Battle Creek Public Schools, graduating from Battle Creek Central in June of 1934. After uniting in marriage to R. J. SUTTON, she moved to Kalamazoo, MI. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. In July, 1994, Lorraine moved to Lansing where she lived with her daughter and loving caregiver, Sharon POWELL, until her death. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Leona SHERROD; her husband R. J.; daughters, Sarita L. COLLINS, Lynette and Jeanette; son Kevin; and a brother John SHERROD. She is survived by her sons, James of Kalamazoo, MI, and Richard (Cynthia) of Orange, NJ; daughters, Sharon POWELL, Colette (Edward) and Vanessa of Lansing, MI; son-in-law, George COLLINS of Kalamazoo; 2! brothers, Donald (Barbara) and Orville (Thelma) SHERROD of Battle Creek; 2 sisters, Rose PATTERSON and Catherine WILLIAMS of Battle Creek; sister-in-law, Wilma SHERROD of Jackson; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and also a host of many dear friends. Services will be held 12 Noon Wednesday at Second Baptist Church, Rev. M. W. Wright officiating. Friends may meet with the family this evening from 7-8 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Inc. 521 Douglas A Forethought Member, Interment Riverside Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SACKETT, GOTHAM, STERMER, COHEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22359/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pauline Lucille SACKETT - Cottonwood, AL, Formerly of Kalamazoo, age 86, died Thursday, August 14, 1997. She was born February 22, 1911 in Kalamazoo, and lived most of her life there, moving to Dothan, AL, in 1979. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard SACKETT. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Terri SACKETT of Cottonwood, AL; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Roberta GOTHAM of Kalamazoo; 10 grandchildren, Clarence SACKETT of Sumter, SC, Jeanette STERMER of Lawton, MI, Amy SACKETT of Climax, MI, Cindy SACKETT of Louisville, KY, Kathy BOLTON of Portage, MI, Paula COHEN of San Jose, CA, Christy and Connie SACKETT, both of Cottonwood; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside Services at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, 3941 S. Westnedge Ave. Kal. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 1997. In lieu for flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1997 (submitted by a volunt! eer, 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: SAUNDERS, BALCH, DELOOF, OSEWALD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22358/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Allen J. SAUNDERS - 7710 West RS Ave. Schoolcraft, passed away August 2, 1997. Allen was born Dec. 7, 1919 in Texas Twp. The son of William and Barbara (BOYES) SAUNDERS. He is survived by 4 brothers; Kenneth SAUNDERS, Verlyn and Jean SAUNDERS, Ira and Jean SAUNDERS all of Schoolcraft and Lawrence SAUNDERS of Ukia, CA, 2 sisters; Marguerite BALCH of Kalamazoo and Verladyne and Jerry DE LOOF of Lennox, SD and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are 3 brothers; Clyde, Lyle and Clair 2 sisters, Ruth SAUNDERS amd Laura OSEWALD. Visitation will be tonight from 7 to 9 at the Avink Funeral Home Schoolcraft. Where services will be held 1 pm Sautrday August 30, 1997 with interment in Mt. Home Cemetery in Otsego. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Reformed Chgurch or Texas Twp. Fire Department. source: Kalamazoo Aug 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SAUNDERS, MCKIBBIN, FRANK, CHADDERDON, BROOKS, ALTHAUS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22357/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Doris Irene (MCKIBBIN) SAUNDERS - 2618 Glendale Blvd., Parchment, age 86, passed away August 20, 1997 at Upjohn Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. She was born March 3, 1911 in Yankee Springs Twp., 3, 1911 in Yankee Springs Twp., Barry County, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Frank) MCKIBBIN. She attended Yankee Springs and county rural schools, and graduated from Hastings High School. She attended Barry County Normal, and Western Michigan Teacher's College. She taught in rural schools for 25 years, retiring in 1955, 5 years at Yankee Springs and 20 years at Milo Schools. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Kalamazoo. She was married to Rush SAUNDERS, who preceded her in death March 26, 1980. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Mary and James CHADDERDON of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth BROOKS of Plainwell; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Norma (Wesley) ALTHAUS on May 30, 1! 979; and several brothers and sisters. Visitation Saturday from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home Delton where Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Pastor Preston D. Porter officiating. Burial Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SCHONVELD, ENDE, OORBECK, METZGER, LEMMER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22356/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Peter SCHONVELD, of Kalamazoo died Friday, November 14, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV. Mr. SCHONVELD was born in The Netherlands June 11, 1911, a son of John and Cornelia (ENDE) SCHONVELD, and had been a Kalamazoo resident for 50 years. He was employed as an accountant for Statler Ready Mixed Concrete for 25 years. After retirement he was the Executive Secretary of the Kalamazoo Area Builders Exchange for 7 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian in 1971; a step-son James S. OORBECK in 1989; and 6 brothers and 3 sisters. On September 12, 1985 he married the former Inez METZGER, who survives. Also surviving are a son and daughter, Paul and Donna SCHONVELD of Portage, and Helen and Robert LEMMER of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren; Carrie, Lindsay, and Steven SCHONVELD and Chad and Kristina LEMMER; 2 brothers, Kars SCHONVELD of Florida, and Juus and An SCHONVELD of the Netherlands; many nieces and nep! hews. Interment services will be held at 12:30 o'clock Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery (Section 24, behind Borgess Medical Center), followed by a Memorial Service at 1:30 o'clock at the First Presbyterian Church, 321 W. South St., with the Rev. M. J. Thomas Green officiating. Friends may meet the family this evening from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Bus Fund or the charity of your choice. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SCHOONBECK, FREEMIRE, NAP, BOVEN, KUIELMA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22355/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Cornelius "Case" SCHOONBECK - 221 Dawnlee Ave., Died suddenly on Monday morning, November 10, 1997. Case was born July 16, 1921 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Koert and Jennie SCHOONBECK, and was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo/Portage area. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Case was employed for 20 years at Michigan Disposal Company, and for 20 years at Imperial Beverage Company until his retirement. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara FREEMIRE in 1986; and by 2 brothers, Albert and John SCHOONBECK. On November 19, 1943, he was united in marriage to the former Grace NAP, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Larry SCHOONBECK and Ron SCHOONBECK and wife, Ginger, all of Kalamazoo; 7 grandchildren, Cheri (Mike) LYSTER, Terri (Scott) NORRIS, Tammi (Don) BOVEN, Mike, Mark, Bruce and Kevin SCHOONBECK; 4 great-grandchildren, Casey, Jacob, Brandi and Jarod; a sister, Hilda KUIELMA of Kalamazoo; and a brother, Henry SCHOONBECK of Tennessee; ! several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:00 o'clock Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. with the Rev. Ed Hommes, Chaplain at Borgess Hospital, officiating. Interment in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends may meet the family this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: McWilliams Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22354/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for the death records for Lois "1995" & Aubrey "1959" McWilliams. JP 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: SCHWARTZ, SCHETTNER, DEFLORIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22353/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Minnie M. SCHWARTZ - 1306 Nazareth Rd., Died Wednesday afternoon, October 22, 1997. Minnie was born June 6, 1913 in Wiliston, ND, the daughter of Charles and Rose REHAL and had lived in Kalamazoo since 1952. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for 19 years at Jacobsons and later employed part time at Max 10. She was preceded in death by her husband, John SCHWARTZ in 1985 and by an infant daughter, Patricia, and by 7 brothers and sisters. Surviving is a daughter, Dennette SCHETTNER and husband David, of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Heather, Jason, Matthew and Zachary; a sister, Lorraine DEFLORIN and husband Joseph of Maplewood, MN; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:00 o'clock Monday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. with the Rev. Barbara A. T. Wilson officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Saturday from 7-9 pom and Sunday from 4-8 pm at the chapel. Memorial ! contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., American Heart Assn. of MI or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SEBURG, PLATING, BUTCHER, MARBLE, MUIR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22352/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Pauline E. SEBURG - 926 West "G" Ave., passed away November 12, 1997. Pauline was born October 14, 1905 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James and Blanche PLATING. She was a life member of Corinthian Chapter #123 O.E.S., and a member of the American Legion #36 Auxiliary. Surviving are 3 sons, Dick and Henrietta BUTCHER, and Tom BUTCHER, all of Kalamazoo, Ed and Shirley BUTCHER of Broomfield, CO; a daughter , Evelyn and Bill MARBLE of Kalamazoo; and a step-daughter, Evelyn MUIR of Kalamazoo, several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Violet PLATING of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard BUTCHER in November of 1952, and Harry SEBURG January of 1984. At her request cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 17, 1997 at the Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, with Rev. Janet Richardson officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to t! he Galesburg United Methodist Church. Arrangements handled by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society of Michigan Schoolcraft. source: Kalamazoo November 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SHIVEL, WILBUR, MOORE, DOLBEE, CUBBERLY, PERTL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22351/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Ruth L. SHIVEL - 1700 Bronson Way, Died Wednesday evening, November 19, 1997 at Bronson Place Care Center. Mrs. SHIVEL was born September 27, 1904 in Coldwater, MI, the daughter of Elmer and Jennie (MOORE) WILBUR. She had been a Kalamazoo resident for most of her life. She graduated from Kalamazoo College with a B.A. in 1926, and was a member of the Emeritus Club. She then worked at the Upjohn Company for two years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church for 70 years, along with the Yomar Class, the Crysolite and Fine Arts clubs, and several Bridge groups. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph B. SHIVEL on October 10, 1971, as well as 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Surviving are 2 daughters, Jean and Gordon DOLBEE of Kalamazoo, Carol SHIVEL of Berkley, CA; 4 grandsons, Dr. John and Tara DOLBEE of Battle Creek, Tim and Mary DOLBEE of Battle Creek, Scott and Ann CUBBERLY of Olympia, WA, and Robert and Sheri CUBBERLY of San Francisco, CA; 6 great-grandchil! dren, Mark, Allison, Kent, Brenda, and Craig DOLBEE and Jessica CUBBERLY; and a niece, Marilyn PERTL of Edina, MN. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 11:00 o'clock in the Stetson Chapel, Kalamazoo College, with the Rev. Mr. Pieter Kiwiet-Pantaleoni officiating. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church Organ Fund. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette November 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SHORT, DEVOE, WOOD, MCFINTON, SHOUP, HODGSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22350/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ardale "Mike" SHORT, 3080 Whispering Pines, Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Kalamazoo, age 78, died Tuesday, November 11, 1997 in Spring Hill, FL. She was born April 29, 1919, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of the late Dale and Ethel (WOOD) DEVOE. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary, Michigan Dental Association, Board of Directors of Dewing Hall, Oshtemo Twp. Planning Commission, Borgess Service League and the AAUW. Surviving: are her husband, J. Robert SHORT; children, Landis (Mollie) MCFINTON of Kalamazoo, Sue SHOUP of Kalamazoo, Sharon (Tom) HODGSON of Chelsea, MI; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held December 9, 1997 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Ever-Rest Mausoleim, Kal. Memorials may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Inc., 12260 Cortez, Brookville, FL 34013. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SHORT, MILHAM, TURNER, REYNOLDS, LORENTZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22349/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Robert E. SHORT Jr., Kalamazoo, MI, Died Tuesday morning, December 2, 1997 following a short illness. Mr. SHORT was born January 28, 1908 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a son of Robert and Lillian (MILHAM) SHORT, Sr. During WW II, he served with the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel, and later retired after 34 years of service. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident, and was employed at Joseph P. Loughead Company for 43 years, retiring in 1981. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae SHORT in 1989. He is survived by 3 cousins, Elsie TURNER, Eleanor REYNOLDS, and Phyllis (Tony) LORENTZ, all of Kalamazoo. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Private interment of cremains at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Dec 1997 (submitted by a volunteer, no famil! y 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: TORREY, TOWNE, WAITE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22348/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Helen W. TORREY - Age 87 Of Galesburg, Formerly of Augusta and Battle Creek, Died Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Charleston Township, south of Augusta, on October 24, 1909, the daughter of Charles W. and Mable Edna (WAITE) TOWNE (her mother was known by her middle name, Edna). She grew up in Charleston Township, and attended the old Lawler School, and then moved to the Battle Creek area and attended Springfield High School. She then graduated from Argubright Business College (now Davenport College). She lived in Battle Creek for several years, in the Augusta area for 29 years, moving to East Leroy in 1976, and then to Galesburg in 1994. Helen began working for the Federal Government August 2, 1942. Helen began working for the Federal Government August 2, 1942 at Percy Jones General Hospital. Her federal service included employment with the Headquarters of Civil Defense, Sixth Army Corps, the Navy, Ft. Custer Post Headq! uarters, and the Defense Logistics Services Center, before retiring June 30, 1973 after 31 years. She was a life member and former three term Auxiliary President of Battle Creek Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter #565, life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Battle Creek Chapter #7, life member and volunteer at the Eaton Rapids VFW National Home, member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees Local #123, and the American Federation of Government Employees Local #1626, the AARP, and spent hundreds of hours volunteering at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She enjoyed cooking, canning, baking, having friends and family for dinners, and after retirement she and her husband enjoyed traveling and wintering in Mission, TX. She was married to George A. TORREY March 2, 1946 at Elkhart, IN, and he survives. She was preceded in death as a child by her mother and later by her father and stepmother, Cora TOWNE. Friends may call after 6! p.m. this evening at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, 105 Capi tal Ave. NE, Battle Creek where her family will be present to receive friends 6:30-8:00 p.m. this evening and Thursday. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home 1 p.m. Friday, Rev. Delmer B. Case officiating. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Southwest Michigan, 348 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo, or the American Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1996 (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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: TRAVIS, DELBRIDGE, GLADHILL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22347/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lyle Thomas TRAVIS - Of Rockport, Texas, Formerly of Kalamazoo, Passed away Friday, June 21, 1996, in a helicopter crash off the coast of Louisiana. He was born June 29, 1947, in Kalamazoo, MI. He served 14 years in the U.S. Army as a pilot and served during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Civil Defense Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, 6 overseas Service Medals, the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal 1-40, and a Presidential Unit Citation for his service in the 101st Airborn(e) in Vietnam. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #323 in Rockport, TX, and was the Immediate Past Worshipful Master. He was a member of the Aransas County Sheriff's Reserves, the Vietnam Pilot Association, and the "Black-Cats" and the "Cowboys", tow organizations of former Vietnam pilots. He was employed by Air Logistics for over 14 yea! rs and was an Aransas County Sheriff Reserve Office for 3 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas TRAVIS in 1994. He is survived by his mother, Mary DELBRIDGE TRAVIS of Kalamazoo; his former wife, Sue TRAVIS of Rockport, TX; two sons, Thomas Charles TRAVIS and Andrew Lyle TRAVIS and his daughter, Jeanne Ellen TRAVIS, all of Rockport, TX; four brothers, Kenneth TRAVIS, Charles TRAVIS, Gordon TRAVIS and James TRAVIS, all of Kalamazoo; his two sisters, Beverly TRAVIS of Albion, and Becky TRAVIS-GLADHILL of Washington, D.C.; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial of cremains at Ft. Custer to be announced at a later date. source: Kalamazoo Gazette June 1996 (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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: TEADT, CHAMPION, MARVIN, STEVENS, COVILLE, BURCHARD, WEST, ROWE, BROWN, COMPTON, POLLOCKWELCH, SADDLER, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22346/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Earl D. TEADT - 1460 E. Crooked Lake Drive, Kalamazoo, Earl's life began on November 22, 1924 in Colon, MI. He served honorably in the US Marine Corps during World War II. He was a former co-owner of E. & R Earthmoving in Kalamazoo and was a Master Plumber with a Mechanical Boiler Technician license. Earl was a member of the Marine Corps League of Kalamazoo and the 3rd Marine Division in California. He loved fishing and hunting and had made three fishing trips to Alaska and a moose-hunting trip to Canada. Earl built his home in Texas Township in 1947 and lived there ever since. He enjoyed his work and loved his friends and family. Earl was united in marriage on December 5, 1942 in Scotts, MI to Wilda May (CHAMPION) TEADT and they were blessed with 2 daughters, Gertrude MARVIN of Kalamazoo and Shirley STEVENS and her husband Henry of Mattawan; 3 sisters and 1 brother, Edna COVILLE of Coldwater, Evelyn BURCHARD of Illinois, Ellaann WEST of Texas, and Carl and Ruth TEADT! of Willston; 4 grandchildren, Gregory MARVIN and his wife, Charlotte, Darrin MARVIN, Trena MARTIN-ROWE and her husband Duane ROWE, and Henry STEVENS Jr.; 5 great-grandchildren, Samuel, Amy Rose and Layla MARVIN, and Caitlin and Chelsea ROWE; 8 sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mildred BROWN, Clayton and Alberta CHAMPION, Willabelle COMPTON, Martha WELCH, Nancy and David SADDLER, Sharon and Charles SMITH, Mark and Roslyn CHAMPION, and Sandra and Harry WISE; and many nieces and nephews. Earl passed away Thursday, January 17, 1997 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Sarah (POLLOCK) TEADT, a sister, Esther STEWART, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth CHAMPION and Ruth SMITH, and brothers-in-law, Harold and Duane CHAMPION. Friends may visit with Earl's family 2-4 & 7-9 PM Sunday and Monday at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday. Burial with Military Honors will! follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Earl's memory may be made to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Jan 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: TAYLOR, FLESER, WIDMAN, SCHOETZOW, SIMPSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22345/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leland J. "Chuck" TAYLOR - 322 Garland, Kalamazoo, Chuck was born March 27, 1930, in Diamond Springs, MI, the son of Forest and Lavina (FLESER) TAYLOR. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Education. Chuck taught school in Custer, MI, and then in Kalamazoo at Hillside Junior High, where he had been a football coach, and at Kalamazoo Central High, retiring in 1985. He served in the US Air Force in Fairbanks, AK, during the Korean Conflict. Chuck was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and golfing, was as skilled craftsman, and he also loved cooking and gardening. His family includes his mother, Lavina TAYLOR of Allegan; 4 children and spouses, Deb and Jim WIDMAN and Jody and Doug SCHOETZOW, all of Portage. Michael and Stacy TAYLOR of Shelby, and Tim and Inger TAYLOR of Mattawan; a brother and wife, Ivan "Bud" and Fran TAYLOR of Allegan; a sister and husband, Arla and Burl SIMPSON of Hopkins; 7 grandchildren, Jason and Br! yan WIDMAN, Katherine and Kimberly SCHOETZOW , and T. J., Emily, and Alexander TAYLOR; and his loyal pet dog, Susie. Chuck died on Thursday, April 18, 1996 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian "Dody" TAYLOR in 1986, and by his father. Friends may visit with his family beginning at 6 PM Friday at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, Rev. Gordon Greene officiating. Private interment of cremains will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Chuck's memory may be made to any charity of personal choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette April 1996 (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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: TELFER, HAZEL, ENGLES, ENOS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22344/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Norma J. TELFER - Richland, MI, died Friday morning, April 19, 1996. Norma was born November 27, 1926 in Plainwell the daughter of Russell and Edna (ENGLES) HAZEL. She was a member of the Gull Lake Area Community Church and of the Richland Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Music was a big part of her life. Back in the 1940s, along with her father and a few other local musicians, they were remembered for many square dances in the rural areas of Kalamazoo and Barry County. Norma loved her music and was a piano instructor for many years in the Richland area during the 1960s and 1970s. She continued her music in the 1980s and for a time, was the Kalamazoo County Organist for the Eastern Star and for her Richland Chapter until her illness. She also was past pianist and organist for the Gull Lake Community Church. Surviving are a daughter and a son, Diane E. ENOS, David J. TELFER, both of Richland; a sister, Laurel E. HAZEL of Richland; and special friends, Ma! rvin and Bobbie Double. Services will be held 11 o'clock, Monday at the Gull Lake Area Community Church (9292 East CD Ave.) with Rev. Mr. James D. Hill officiating. Interment in Richland Prairie Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses Assoc. Hospice Program. The family will receive visitors Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 at the Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick A Trust 100 Chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette April 1996 (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.