This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PENNELS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/11144.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1930, page City of Kalamazoo 13. Mary PENNELS(sic); age 78 yrs 1 mo 22 days; sex Female; race White; DOD 23 March 1930; POD City of Kalamazoo; POB Ireland; marital status Widowed; occ Housewife; cause Carcinoma of the stomach; father Unknown; mother Unknown. (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: RAPACZ, KOWALCZYK, GOSNICK Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22295.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1959, page City of Kalamazoo 60. Eleanora RAPACZ; age 65; sex Female; race White; DOD 23 Jan 1959; POD 822 Gibson; DOB 16 June 1893; POB Poland; marital status Widowed; spouse Steven RAPACZ; occ Housewife; res 822 Gibson; cause Myocardial infarction; father Stanislaus KOWALCZYK(sic); mother Maty GOSNICK; burial 26 Jan 1959 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery by Redmond Funeral Home; informant Antonette RAPACZ of 822 Gibson. (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: OZANICH, PAVER, RAPACZ, KAWALCZYK Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22295.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record doc. #46709. Groom Joseph M. OZANICH; age 35; occ Laborer; res RR3, Paw Paw, Mich; prev marriages 0; POB Hibbing, Minnesota; father Andrew OZANICH; mother Frances PAVER. Bride Anna W. RAPACZ; age 38; res 822 Gibson Str. (Kalamazoo); prev marriages 0; POB Vicksburg, MIch; father Steve RAPACZ; mother Eleanor KAWALCZYK(sic). DOM 25 Oct 1952; POM Kalamazoo, Mich; official Adolph W. Nadroch, Catholic Priest; wits Edward OZANICH of Paw Paw & Antonette RAPACZ of Kalamazoo. (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: RAPACZ, JESKORK, KOWVLCK, GOSNICK Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22295.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record Book 8, page 100, doc. #13740. Groom Steve RAPACZ; age 23; occ Papermaker; res Vicksburg, Mich; prev marriages 0; POB Austria; father John RAPACZ; mother Annie JESKORK. Bride Rowena KOWVLCK(sic); age 18; occ Papermaker; res Vicksburg, Mich; prev marriages 0; POB Austria; father Stanley KOWVLCK(sic); mother Mary GOSNICK. DOM 30 June 1913; POM Vicksburg, Mich; official Rev. Terrence I. Kelly, Pastor; wits Jan. Wesotowski & Wtadystanor Wojikowskor both of Vicksburg. (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: BRACKETT, COATES, TODD, STROUBE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22269.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was finally able to "almost" figure out the maiden name of Florence TODD. It appears to be STROUBE. 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: STURDEVANT, CAPTAIN, FRENTHWAY, HARTMAN, FULLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22334/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STURDEVANT, David A. Age 63 Of Waterford Formerly of Portage Passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2008. He was born January 17, 1945, the son of Arnold E. and L. Opal (Captain) Sturdevant. He graduated from Portage High School and Ferris State College and retired from General Motors in Pontiac, MI after 27 years of service. On February 12, 1966, he was united in marriage to Carol A. Frenthway, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Sara (Shawn) Hartman, Anthony (Tammy) Sturdevant, Robert Sturdevant and Cheryl Sturdevant; grandchildren: Shelby, Douglas, Jenna, Lauren, Abby and Katelin; sister, Sharron Fuller of Portage; brothers-in-law Phil Frenthway of Delton and Paul (Jill) Frenthway of Portage; several nieces, nephews, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Robert and Lois Frenthway. David loved the out-of-doors and spending time at the family cabin in the Upper Peninsula. Coats Funeral Home in Waterford, MI was in charge of the funeral which was held on February 12, 2008. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/19/2008. (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: ROEDER, DUNHAM, MEYER, FULZENLOGER, BOYER, TREMBLAY, POOLMAN, GLOMSKI, BEETCH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22333/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROEDER, Mr. Ronald E. Kalamazoo, MI Went home to be with the lord Saturday evening February 16, 2008. Ronald was born May 31, 1922 in Wichita, Kansas a son of John W. and Irene M. (Dunham) Roeder. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army 5th Infantry Division. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Mead Products for 41 years, retiring in 1982. For the past nine years, he worked for Sam's Club. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church in Salt Springs, FL. He was also a member of the Baptist Men's Prayer Breakfast; Kalamazoo County 4H Leadership Program; and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Janice Meyer on August 5, 2005; and a sister, Winifred Fulzenloger. On August 12, 1978, he was united in marriage to Eleanor J. (Boyer) Roeder who survives. Also surviving, five children, Elaine (Dana) Tremblay of Kalamazoo, Ronald (Carol) Roeder of Monument, CO, Rodney (Iletha) Poolman of Marcellus, MI, Robin G! lomski of Kalamazoo, Bob Meyer of Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy (Betty) Roeder of Portage; a sister, Dorothy Beetch of Batesville, AR; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held 11 o'clock Thursday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2031 East Cork St. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be directed to the Rose Arbor Hospice Program or the Bethlehem Baptist Church. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/19/2008. (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: MILES, MOTT, DENNER, BOYD, ORTLIEB, EARWOOD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22332/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MILES, Paul Everett Age 82 Of Kalamazoo Paul was born October 13, 1925 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Fred and Georgia (Mott) Miles. Paul enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in 1943 and served in the 865th Battalion in Panama and Saipan. He married Frances A. (Denner) on July 2, 1948 who preceded him in death May 20, 2004. Paul is survived by two daughters, Linda (Gene) Boyd of Portage, and Brenda Miles of Kalamazoo; two grandsons, Ryan and Jennifer (Ortlieb) Earwood of Mesa, Arizona and Jeff Boyd of Portage; and a longtime family friend, Betty Flock. Paul enjoyed a variety of hobbies throughout his lifetime, woodworking and fishing were among his favorites. As an avid fisherman, Paul was awarded a certificate from the State of Michigan D.N.R. Fisheries Division for taking the largest Northern Pike in the state of Michigan in 1999. Paul retired from Upjohn Co. after more than 35 years of service. In accordance with the family's wishes, there will be no visitation. Private services were held. Burial t! ook place in Mt. Ever - Rest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice and sent to the funeral home. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge 269-343-6156 The Miles family would like to express their thanks to the entire staff of Park Place Living Center in Kalamazoo for the wonderful care given to their father and grandfather. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/19/2008. (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: CAMPBELL, CONKLIN, SMITH, HARDIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22331/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CAMPBELL, Dermott "Buck" Passed away February 7, 2008 in Mesa, AZ. He was born July 10, 1934 to Paul and Florence (Conklin) Campbell. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou, sons Daniel (Karen) Tony (Pat), Edward, Daryl and Scott. Daughter Paula; also several grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a stepson Rick (Belva) Smith and stepdaughter Linda (Tom) Hardin. Brothers Bob (Glenda), Bert (Anita), Larry, Russell and Stanley (Karen). Buck grew up in Comstock, MI until he joined the Marine Corps. He spent most of his adult life in the Southwestern United States. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/19/2008. (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: BROWN, HOVEY, CLARK, ALEXANDER, BONTE, MCCONNELL, HODIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22330/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BROWN, Marjorie Anne Of Portage Marjorie Anne (Hovey) Brown passed away at her home on Friday, February 15, 2008. She was born September 17, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Oscar and Florence (Clark) Hovey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth "Dud" Brown in 2006; her son, Bruce Andrew Brown in 2002; and her brother, Robert Hovey. Marjorie graduated with an art/drama degree from Michigan State University in 1944. She worked at Ford Motor Company in Detroit and modeled for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. She enjoyed reading, especially about arts, antiques and politics. Marjorie was a past president of her local PTA and the Questers Historical Society. She and her family lived in Birmingham, MI for 50 years, where Marjorie, with her husband, Dud, built their home and a 40 foot sailboat. They moved to Portage in 1996 to be near their daughters. She was an intelligent, kind woman, whose life centered around her family. She is survived by her daughters, Christi! na (Dane) Alexander of Mattawan and Barbara (Robert) Brown-Bonte of Marshall; her grandsons, Kevin and Danny Mc Connell, Tyler and Robert Alexander; a granddaughter, Ruby Hodin in England; a brother-in-law, Calvin (Jean) Brown in Franklin, MI; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Hovey of San Diego, CA; several nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place and a private family committal service will be held in Acacia Park Cemetery, Beverly Hills, MI. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/19/2008. (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: WRIGHT, PAULSEN, ROBISON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22329/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WRIGHT, Henry William Of Kalamazoo Henry William Wright, precious son of Aaron and Dawn (Paulsen) Wright, grandson of Dennis and Rita Paulsen, Timothy Wright, Kathleen Robison and Pamela Wright, passed away at birth. A private family gathering will take place. Memorial contributions to the Kalamazoo Communities in Schools Foundation, 125 West Exchange Place, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, www.kcifkidsfirst.org, will be appreciated. The family is being served by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, in Delton. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/20/2008. (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: POOL, MERCURE, MAXWELL, REINSTEIN, YETTER, CAMPBELL, KLINKNER, BELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22328/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POOL, Mrs. Aileen J. (Mercure) Of Vicksburg, MI Aileen Jacquelyn Mercure Pool passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 18, 2008 with her husband, Samuel, and their loving family around her. She was preceded in death by her wonderful parents, Jack and Irene (Maxwell) Mercure and her adoring brother, Jerry. Her loved ones are comforted knowing that she is at peace with her Heavenly family and beloved son-in-law, Terry Reinstein; nephew, Larry Mercure and niece, Linda Yetter. Aileen was born March 20, 1922 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At the age of 14, while riding a blue bicycle with a basket holding a kitten, Aileen met 16-year-old Sam Pool. They were married five years later and recently celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary. Aileen was a devoted wife and mother of two daughters who loved cooking and family gatherings. She was a strong woman with a very gentle spirit and had many friends who looked to her for advice, because she was such a compassionate listener. Loving, selfless, kind, patient and giving descri! be this wise woman who was also a tower of strength for her family. Aileen enjoyed making others happy and her smile was contagious. For over 26 years, Aileen was the secretary to three superintendents for Parchment Public Schools. She was active in the Parchment United Methodist Church and loved putting on dinners with the Women's Club. Becoming a grandmother was Aileen's ultimate blessing. She loved her four grandchildren and looked forward to any moment she could spend with them. She had five great-grandchildren who she adored and could never be around enough. Aileen is survived by her husband, Sam and two daughters, Joy (Bob) Reinstein and Jan Reinstein; grandsons, Randy Reinstein (Laura) with sons Jacob and Jack of Battle Creek and Greg Reinstein with sons, Michael and Ben and daughter, Ashlee Joy of Dorr; granddaughters, Jennifer (Chris) Campbell of Ann Arbor and Laura Reinstein of Cleveland; niece, Lauren Klinkner; cousin, Gene (Lawanda) Bell; brother-in-law, Roy (Ju! dy) Pool; several nieces and nephews, as well as many special friends, especially Wendy Sutton and Dee Harger. Services will be held 1 o'clock Saturday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with Pastor Jim Dyke, officiating. Friends may meet the family an hour prior to the service at the chapel, Private burial will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Andrew Community Church, P.O. Box 2893, Kalamazoo, MI 49003, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 Second St. S.W., Rochester, MN 55902. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/20/2008. (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: DEHAAN, GERLOFS, DIEPHUIS, LIGGETT, CROSS, STECK, HAUSER, VANHOE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22327/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DE HAAN, Suzanne Of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday morning, February 18, 2008 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Suzanne was born October 17, 1918 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Gerrit and Sinnie (Gerlofs) Diephuis. She was a life long member of Third Reformed Church where she was the organist for over 40 years. On July 17, 1941, she was united in marriage to Garrett H. DeHaan, who preceded her in death on February 4, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Raymond, Floyd and Peter Diephuis. Surviving are three children, Donald (Darlene) DeHaan of San Clemente, CA, Paul (Patricia) DeHaan of Kalamazoo, Barbara (Timothy) Liggett of Hickory Corners; seven grandchildren, Scott (Suzie) Cross, Christina Cross, Michelle DeHaan (Wil Snyder), Eric DeHaan, Zachary (Misaeng) Liggett, Benjamin (Jessica) Liggett, Susan (Tom) Steck; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Leah Cross, Maia Liggett; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Hauser, Ruth Diephuis, John (Helen) DeHaan, Lawrence (Jun! e) DeHaan, Bert DeHaan; special cousin, Kay Van Hoe; a dear friend, Annetta Apotheker and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family expresses their thanks to Dr. Robert LeFevre for his knowledge, compassion and wisdom of knowing when to "let go, let God." There will be no visitation and private family services will be held with private interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/20/2008. (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: CARTWRIGHT, SUNDAY, MYLES, SLEEMAN, DURKEE, KINGSLEY, AGATE, AUZINS, POND Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22326/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CARTWRIGHT, Palma L. Age 93 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 19, 2008 at Tendercare of Westwood. Palma was born June 18, 1914 in Whitehall, MI, the daughter of Roy A. and Sylvia A. (Sunday) Myles. Palma was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo T. Sleeman; second husband, Floyd A. Cartwright; son, Tom Sleeman; step-son, Ronald Cartwright and sister, Margaret Durkee. She is survived by her daughter, Palma Lee Sleeman Kingsley of Oshtemo; step-daughters, Gloria Cartwright-Agate of Portage, and Phyllis Auzins of California; step-son, Glenn Cartwright of California; sister, Dorothy (Lloyd) Pond of Vicksburg; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and also many close cousins and friends. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 21st at Westwood Church of God (811 Gorham Ln., Kalamazoo) immediately followed by the f! uneral service at 1 PM, officiated by Pastor Jerry D. Lewis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westwood Church of God where Palma was an active church member. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge -343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/20/2008. (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: VANDENBERG, NIEWOONDER, KONING, NAPP, DEBLECOURT, SCHEFFERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22325/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANDEN BERG, Ellen Of Kalamazoo Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, February 20, 2008 at Tendercare of Westwood. Ellen was born July 9, 1918 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Dena (Niewoonder) Koning and was a lifelong Kalamazoo resident. Ellen was a lifelong member of Second Christian Reformed Church and along with her husband Tony was very involved for many years as volunteers for the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. She was very family oriented and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her life. Her husband Tony preceded her in death in 2000 and she was also preceded by two brothers, Joe and Bill Koning and by a sister Ida Napp. Surviving are five children and their spouses, Beth and David DeBlecourt, Tom and Linda VandenBerg, Dan and Marge VandenBerg, Kris and Dennis Scheffers and Jim and Judy VandenBerg, all of Kalamazoo; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister Grace Koning and a brother Henry (Beatrice) Koning, all of Kalamazoo; m! any nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday at the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd. with the Rev. Dr. Warren Lammers officiating. A luncheon will be held at the church immediately following the service with burial after the luncheon in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Friends may meet the family on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. Memorial contributions in Ellen's memory may be made to the Second Christian Reformed Church Mission Fund, Kalamazoo Christian Schools Association or the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. You may go online at www.langelands.com to sign the register book and leave a condolence to the family. Ellen's family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Lawlor and the staff at Tendercare of Westwood for the loving care they gave to their mother. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/21/2008. (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: PHILLIPS, MONTANO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22324/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PHILLIPS, Willard Willard R. Phillips, a 30-year resident of the Monterey Peninsula, died at home after a long illness on February 18, 2008. Born December 13, 1918 in Belding, Michigan, he grew up in Kalamazoo Michigan and after finishing high school there, he obtained a BS Degree from the University of Michigan's School of Engineering. In 1944, he married Anne Montano of Hartford Connecticut. They had one son, Willard Jr. Mr. Phillips' executive career with the Ford Motor Company took him to Europe, the Far East and South America where he managed the launch of new operations. Living and working in these locations instilled a love of travel, an intimate knowledge of many societies, and upon his retirement from Ford Motor Company he was feted as one of Ford's globetrotters who left nothing behind but good works. In addition to travel, Mr. Phillips enjoyed golf, writing, playing bridge, gardening and fly fishing, all of which he did on four Continents. He was a member of the Monterey Peninsula! Country Club, a Don at Rancho Canada Golf Club, a member of SIRs, a SAR member and a member of the Episcopal Church, and the Marine Memorial Assocation. He is survived by Anne, his wife of 63 years. His son, Willard of Carmel; his daughter-in-law, Shirley and two grandchildren, Andrew and Audrey Phillips. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 22nd at The Paul Mortuary Chapel, 390 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove. Memorials in memory of Mr. Phillips may be made to: Community Hospital, Cancer Research, P.O Box HH, Monterey, CA 93942 or Hospice of the Central Coast, P.O Box HH, Monterey, CA 93942. Friends are invited to leave condolences for the family at: www.thepaulmortuary.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/21/2008. (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.

I must have missed your post request for lookup help. I can't help at this time, but contact the Kalamazoo Public Library with your names. They will get the obituaries for you from their microfiche records, at a very nominal cost. http://www.kpl.gov/collections/LocalHistory/genealogy/GenealogyBasicSources.aspx Also, you could try the website for Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - www.raogk.org. Several people are listed who will do lookups when they can. Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is another resource. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikvgs/ Good luck, Maryann Root Augusta, MI

1900 United States Federal Census about William R Thomas Name: William R Thomas Home in 1900: Forest Home, Antrim, Michigan Age: 59? Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841? Birthplace: New York? Relationship to head-of-house: Head? Spouse's Name: Caroline L Race: White? Occupation: View Image Neighbors: View others on page? Household Members: Name Age William R Thomas 59? Caroline L Thomas 55? Anna M Thomas 20? Myrtle S Thomas 14? Alice A Thomas 12? Russell A Thomas 8? Jerald J Bedell 7? Sadie A Bedell 4? ? ??? 1900 United States Federal Census about William H Thomas Name: William H Thomas Home in 1900: Austin, Sanilac, Michigan Age: 44? Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856? Birthplace: Michigan? Relationship to head-of-house: Head? Spouse's Name: Margaret Mother's Name: Caroline Race: White? Occupation: View Image Neighbors: View others on page? Household Members: Name Age William H Thomas 44? Margaret Thomas 48? Sarah C Thomas 16? May R Thomas 15? Arline M Thomas 13? Nancy M Thomas 9? Caroline Thomas 71? I hope these are the ones you are looking for. Joe Williamson, NY? -----Original Message----- From: mikalama-request@rootsweb.com To: mikalama@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 3:00 am Subject: MIKALAMA Digest, Vol 3, Issue 102 Today's Topics: 1. NO HELP?! (Scottie) 2. Re: Help need census look up for 1900 (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:20:15 -0600 From: "Scottie" <Scottie@oddunity.com> Subject: [MIKALAMA] NO HELP?! To: <MIKALAMA@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <000001c87473$5b5a1330$120e3990$@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Subscribed to this group to get some help with obituaries in the Kalamazoo area.. So far all I have seen is 40-50 obituary posts and still no one to help me get a few from the local papers, even with a pre payment offer. Neither the Kalamazoo Public Library system nor the State library system have the film to loan! With 238000 people living in Kalamazoo county you would think it an easy request. Since driving the 800 miles is not going to happen .. Anyone have any ideas of how to get these? Thanks ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:08:45 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [MIKALAMA] Help need census look up for 1900 To: <MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1203642527.268367@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: minnowno Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/11144.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am looking for more information on this same family. There are 2 William Thomas John Pennells born in 1830 in England his wife MaryAnn last name unknown They both died in Richland Siblings: Henry-1849 Mariette-1853 John-1856 all born in Buffalo, New York William Thomas-1853 born in Richland Ira-1867-Richland There is a William Thomas born Sept 23, 1857 his wife's name was Caroline. They had a daughter Mrs. Charles Ande from Grosse Point, MI I am working on this family since it inter locks with my Davis Family 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. ------------------------------ To contact the MIKALAMA list administrator, send an email to MIKALAMA-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the MIKALAMA mailing list, send an email to MIKALAMA@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MIKALAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of MIKALAMA Digest, Vol 3, Issue 102 **************************************** ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com

Hi Scottie! Your best help would be the Kalamazoo Library null. They have a good index of articles and obituaries from the Kalamazoo paper. You can request obituaries for a minimal cost with a good response time. They are very helpful - I have used them for quite a few years. Joe null Williamson, NY kalama@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 3:00 am Subject: MIKALAMA Digest, null 3, Issue 102 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: minnowno Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/11144.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am looking for more information on this same family. There are 2 William Thomas John Pennells born in 1830 in England his wife MaryAnn last name unknown They both died in Richland Siblings: Henry-1849 Mariette-1853 John-1856 all born in Buffalo, New York William Thomas-1853 born in Richland Ira-1867-Richland There is a William Thomas born Sept 23, 1857 his wife's name was Caroline. They had a daughter Mrs. Charles Ande from Grosse Point, MI I am working on this family since it inter locks with my Davis Family 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.