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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: GAWEL, SAFRAUSKI, PINEAU, SOUTHERTON, FAJFER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22323/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ronald GAWEL - 40th Ave., Paw Paw formerly of Portage, died Saturday, October 11, 1997 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald was born on June 16, 1940 the son of John and Helen (SA FRAUSKI) GAWEL in Chicago, IL. On May 18, 1963 he was united in marriage to the former Adele PINEAU who survives. Ronald was a postal clerk with the US Postal Service in the Oshtemo Branch for the past 19 years. He was a member of the Paw Paw Knights of Columbus Council #3798, and Worthy Captain of Paw Paw Assembly 0052 4th Degree. Ronald was a member of St. Mary Church, Paw Paw. Surviving is his wife Adele, children and their spouses, Raymond (Iva) GAWEL of Allegan; Susan (Kieth [sic]) SOUTHERTON of Medford, NJ; and Alan (Nancy) GAWEL of Vicksburg; mother, Helen GAWEL of Kalamazoo, grandchildren, Travis, Lee, Emily, Craig, Chelsea, Rebecca, and Alina. Sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Gene FAJFER of Littleton, CO. He was preceded in death by his father John GAWEL.! The family will receive friends at the Thompson and Hawley Funeral Home, Paw Paw, Sunday from 7-9 pm. A 4th degree Knights of Columbus Rotary Service will be held at 7:30 pm. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Monday with a Scripture Service at 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 11:00 am at St. Mary Church, 209 S. Brown St., Paw Paw, with Rev. Fr. Robert Flickenger celebrant. Interment will be made at St. Mary Cemetery Memorial contributions may be directed to the charitable organization of one's choice. 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: WHL44 Surnames: WITTEN, POWELL, WHITTEN, JEBERJAHN, EDISON, SHEAHAN, MYERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22322/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WITTEN, Donald Of Kalamazoo Donald Merle Whitten, age 82, of Kalamazoo, died February 12, 2008 at Upjohn Community Care Center. Don was born January 17, 1926 in Niantic, IL, the son of Roy J. and Mary T. (Powell) Whitten. Donald owned and farmed a Black Angus cattle ranch in Illiopolis, IL. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be scheduled in June of 2008. He is survived by his two daughters, Donna Whitten-Jeberjahn (Lee) of San Luis Obispo, CA and Elizabeth Whitten-Edison (Mike) of Kalamazoo; four granddaughters and one grandson, Mackenzie Whitten Sheahan (Mitchell) of Mt. Pleasant, Jessica Whitten Jeberjahn Farmington Hills, Mallory Whitten Myers of Kalamazoo, Amanda Elizabeth Jeberjahn of San Luis Obispo, CA, and Matthew Whitten Myers of Kalamazoo; one great-granddaughter, Kaley Elizabeth Sheahan of Mt. Pleasant and one brother, Darrell Whitten of Scottsdale, AZ. Please visit Donald's personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a favorite memory of him or sign h! is on line guest book. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. Arrangements Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler-6080 Stadium Drive-Kalamazoo, 375-2900. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/13/2008. (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: VANGEMERT, ZICHTERMAN, VANDENBERG, SCHOLTEN, JAGER, NIEBOER, YMKER, BOUMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22321/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN GEMERT, Mrs. Johanna Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday morning, February 12, 2008 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Mrs. Van Gemert was born in Kalamazoo, November 29, 1907, the daughter of Klaas & Grace (Zichterman) VanDenBerg. She was a member of Heritage Christian Reformed Church. On June 28, 1929, she married Peter Van Gemert, who preceded her in death on February 17, 1991. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John VanDenBerg and Christian VanDenBerg and four sisters, Jennie VanDenBerg, Minnie Scholten, Gertrude Jager and Grace Nieboer. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Geraldine Van Gemert of Parchment; four grandchildren and their spouses, Julie K. (Daniel) Ymker of Armour, SD, Steven R. (Alice) Van Gemert of Kalamazoo, John H. (Sharon) Van Gemert of Kalamazoo and Vicki J. (Gerwin) Bouman of Norwich, Ont.,Canada; 25 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the funeral home beginning Thursday evening where services will be held 11 o'cloc! k Friday morning with her nephew, Rev. James H. Scholten, officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Park Village Pines or the charity of one's choice. The family will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 on Thursday. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/13/2008. (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, FOWLER, BURGER, CHANNELS, STOCKWELL, DUNHAM, TOEPPER, LUMBARD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22320/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DeHAAN, Alice L. Of Portage Formerly of Cooper Center Mrs. DeHaan passed away Monday afternoon, February 11, 2008 at Alterra Wynwood. She was born October 8, 1916 in Casco Township, Allegan County, one of five children to Oscar and Ruth (Fowler) Burger. A 1936 graduate of Plainwell High School, Alice and Jim resided in Eastwood for over 50 years before she moved to Portage. She was employed at Northeastern Junior High School as a manager of the cafeteria for 10 years, until her retirement in 1971. She was a member of the former Eastwood Church of God. Alice was a very loving and kind mother and grandmother. On September 4, 1937, she was united in marriage to James DeHaan. They were married for over 54 years. Jim preceded her in death on February 3, 1992. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one son, Allan DeHaan on May 6, 1990; son-in-law, Bill Channells on January 11, 2008; four siblings, Dorothy Stockwell, Elgie Dunham, Fred Burger, and Flossie Toepper. Surviving are her daughter, Nancy Channells of Portage; four gran! dchildren, Mark (Janet) Channells of Richland, Susan (Donald) Lumbard of Kalamazoo, Christy DeHaan, and Thomas DeHaan; nine great-grandchildren, Jason, Christopher, Holly, Suzanne, Daniel, Allisa, Tobias Joseph, William, and Veronica; four great-great-grandchildren, Cole, Cruz, Braeden and Camden; daughter-in-law, Judy DeHaan and brother-in-law, Bill Toepper. Funeral services for Mrs. DeHaan will be at 3:00 PM on Friday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue, with Pastor Richard Hertsel, of Center Avenue Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/13/2008. (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: DECAMP, KORSTANGE, HARING, KEELER, PROTZ, CONLEY, BOSKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DE CAMP, Mrs. Marilyn J. Of Kalamazoo, MI Marilyn was welcomed into Heaven Sunday morning, February 10, 2008. She was born on August 6, 1936 in Kalamazoo Michigan and was proceeded in death by her parents, Maude (Korstange) and Leonard Haring; a brother, Duane Haring and a sister, Karen Keeler. She was united in marriage to George Edward DeCamp, Jr., on September 12, 1953 and had been married for 53 years. Together they had five children, Lynette (Gary) Protz of Kalamazoo, Daniel (Vickie) DeCamp of Vicksburg, Donna (Ron) Conley of Gobles, Kenneth (Jessica) DeCamp of Mendon, and Debra (Dan) Bosker of Portage. Marilyn loved spending time with her children, 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren at their home at Indian Lake in Vicksburg. She also loved fishing and boating on the lake, camping in Ludington, playing cards, dancing, cooking and baking for all of the family. She was very much loved by her family and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held 1 o'clock Thursday at the Berean Baptist Church! , 7813 S. 12th St. with Pastor Mike Eleveld, officiating. Friends may meet the family from 11-1 AM Thursday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/13/2008. (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: BRUINING, HENDRICKS, JOHNSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BRUINING, Jack A. Of Portage Went to be with the Lord, Monday morning, February 11, 2008. Jack was born April 9, 1936 in The Netherlands, the son of Abraham and Cora (Hendricks) Bruining. Jack was employed with A&P for 32 years where he was the produce manager and then later retired from Sanitor Manufacturing. He was a member of Milwood Christian Reformed Church and was an avid Kalamazoo Christian High School sports fan. Jack especially loved to watch his grand-daughters sports activities as well as coaching soccer for KCHS and AYSO for several years. Jack enjoyed spending time outdoors, going on fishing trips, deer hunting, and was an avid gardener. On June 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to his loving wife of 52 years, the former Joan Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Larry (Linda) Bruining; two grand-daughters, Julianne and Amy Bruining; his mother, Cora Bruining; four brothers, Henry (Nancy) Bruining, Bernard (Grace) Bruining, Luke (Dorothy) Bruining, Martin Bruining; and sever! al nieces and nephews. Services will be held 12:00 PM Friday at Milwood Christian Reformed Church, 3306 Lovers Lane, with Rev. Loren Kotman, officiating. A time of fellowship will immediately follow services. Friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre St. and from 11-12 PM Friday at the church. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Christian High School Booster Club or the Milwood Christian Reformed Church Missions. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/13/2008. (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, BRIEVE, CARRIGAN, VANLOU Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22317/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANDENBERG, Gordon E. Age 79 Of Augusta Died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Evergreen Manor. He was born April 26, 1928, the son of Gerrit and Sue (Brieve) VandenBerg in Holland. Gordon graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and attended Western Michigan University. He built and owned Maple Hills Golf Course where he taught many area people how to play golf. He also was a bus driver for Gull Lake Schools, retiring after 21 years. Gordon married Emma Jean Carrigan on September 7, 1956, she survives; also surviving are daughter, Karen VandenBerg of Battle Creek; son, Tim (Christine) VandenBerg of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Bryan and Jenna VandenBerg; sister, Gertrude (Jake) VanLou of Kalamazoo; brother, Ernie (Florence) VandenBerg of St. Augustine, Florida and several nieces and nephews. Gordon enjoyed golf, watching sports, traveling, going to casinos, spending time with his grandchildren and wintering in Florida. He was a long-time member of the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club, the First Presbyterian Church of B! attle Creek and the Western Michigan Superintendents Association. Friends are welcome to visit 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at the SHAW FUNERAL HOME 2838 Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek 269-979-3838 Funeral will take place 11:00 AM Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Jeff Carlson, officiating. Interment, Day Cemetery, Ross Township. Memorial donations may go to Gull Lake Area Rotary Club or First Presbyterian Church. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/14/2008. (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: HODGEMIRE, HOOGSTRA, OUDING, BABER, BOREN, MILAN, TENBUSSCHEN, BOELMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HODGEMIRE, Florence W. (Milan) Age 92 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 10, 2008 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo. Florence was born in Comstock, MI on January 13, 1916, the daughter of Harim and Elizabeth (Hoogstra) Ouding. Florence was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Baber and Bertha Boren; son, Benjamin Milan; and two husbands, Patrick Milan and Frederick Hodgemire. Florence is survived by daughters, Frances (Richard) TenBusschen of Kalamazoo, Rosi (Larry) Boelman of Mattawan, Elizabeth Milan of Oakland, CA; sons, Joseph (Dorris) Milan of Richland, Patrick Milan of Kalamazoo; Michael Milan of California and daughter-in-law, Michele Milan of San Marcos, CA. Florence is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 22 great- grandchildren, two great- great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and several in-laws. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon at the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge-343-6156. where a memorial service will immediately follow at 12:00 noon. Pastor Paul Naumann, officiating. A luncheon will be held after the service at the Oakwood Bible Church, 4100 Oakland Dr. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Senior Daycare Program or Hospice of Southwest Michigan. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/14/2008. (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: DINZIK, HATHAWAY, MOSGROVE, SPARROW, BROWN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22315/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DINZIK, Ann (Hathaway) Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Vicksburg Ann passed away Tuesday evening, February 12, 2008 at her home. She was born May 14, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the only daughter to Richard and Sally (Mosgrove) Hathaway. On December 1, 1962, Ann was united in marriage to William Dinzik. They were married for over 30 years. Ann and Bill owned and operated the Vicksburg Malt Shop. She loved animals and had a great passion for horses; and owned and showed several Arabian horses over the years. Surviving are her mother, Sally Hathaway; two children, Matthew (Dottie) Dinzik and Marcus (Kathy) Dinzik, both of Vicksburg; five grandchildren, Jeremy, Austin, Whitney, Maxwell and Noah Dinzik; two step-grandchildren, Courtney and Samantha Sparrow; sister-in-law, Candice Hathaway Brown; two nieces, Holly and Margaret; one nephew, David; and former husband, Bill Dinzik. Preceding her in death are her father, Richard Hathaway and brother, David Hathaway. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Private family services will be ! held a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 269-343-1508. Ann's online guest register is available at www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/14/2008. (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: CUSHMAN, BUTLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22314/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CUSHMAN, Yvonne P. "Cushie" died peacefully, February 12, 2008 at Tendercare of Portage. She was born July 24, 1920, the daughter of Harry and Zora (Butler) Cushman. A graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Yvonne was the first female city bus driver in Kalamazoo. An avid animal lover, she owned and showed Great Dane dogs. In the 50's, Cush could be seen riding her Harley 74 Overhead, with her motorcycle "buddies". Yvonne owned a grocery store in Otsego and lived a year in Montana. Yvonne retired from the State of Michigan, after working at Fort Custer State Home, and the Muskegon Regional Facility working with the mentally challenged. She loved Arizona and spent several winters there. Cush is survived by many special friends, she will be greatly missed by a special friend of 54 years, Portia Fagan and special friend Jan O"Dell. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be conducted Saturday, February 16, 2008, 11:00 AM at Unity of Kalamazoo, 1204 Whites ! Rd., Kalamazoo, Rev. Marty Newman, officiating. Friends are encouraged to share memories at that time. Interment will take place in Mt. Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Kalamazoo Gay/Lesbian Resource Center or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by the: Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/14/2008. (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: SEBASTIAN, HARTMANN, SCOTT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22313/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SEBASTIAN, Franklin W. Kalamazoo Franklin died Wednesday afternoon, February 13, 2008, at his home. He was born June 3, 1920 in Neenah, WI, a son of Franklin and Charlotte (Hartmann) Sebastian and had lived in the Kalamazoo area since 1952. Franklin worked as a mechanical and electrical engineer in the paper industry for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member and Past Master of Masonic Lodge #22, F&AM; a member and past president of the Kalamazoo Shrine Club, where he was active as a clown and crippled children coordinator; a member of the Scottish Rite; a member of Moose Lodge # 88; a member of the American Legion and a member of the Mall City Barbershop Chorus. On October 16, 1948, Franklin was united in marriage with the former Thelma L. Scott, who preceded him in death on October 13, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Dorothy and a brother, Robert. Surviving are: three sons, Franklin (Nancy) Sebastian of Tampa, FL, Scott (Karen) Sebastian of Three Rivers and Paul (Kat! hy) Sebastian of Vicksburg; a foster son, Todd (Alta) Bradley of Comstock; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Masonic memorial service will be held 4:00 Saturday afternoon at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, with Masonic Lodge #22, F&AM Chaplain, Roy Ballot, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private inurnment in Mount Ever Rest Memorial Park will be held at a later date. Memorials should be directed to the Shriner's Children's Hospital 4200 Saladin Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/15/2008. (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: KOVACH, JOHNSON, HUNT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22312/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOVACH, Andrew P. Andrew P. Kovach went to be with the Lord on Feb. 13, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis. He died at home surrounded by loved ones, including granddaughter Gloria and her husband Christian Johnson, who provided loving care his last few months. Andy was born July 18, 1930, in Kalamazoo, MI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Harriett Hunt in 1952. Andy retired from Consumers Power Co. after being diagnosed with MS, and he and Harriett moved to Mesa, AZ, in 1986. Andy was loved by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his easy chuckle, his fierce determination to live life as normally as possible and his rowdy competitiveness at cards. Andy is survived by his wife, four children (Debi, Andy Joe, Chris, Karen), 13 grandchildren (Glo, Chris, Kelly, Kiel, Shea, Kelsey, Drew, Derrick, Annie, Dee, Don, Vi, Matt), two remaining sisters (Liz, Helen) and numerous great-grandchildren. We know he's in heaven with h! is siblings! Private interment services were held at Veterans National Memorial Cemetery in Cave Creek, AZ. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/15/2008. (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: JEPKEMA, VANBRUGGEN, TERLAAN, BIEREMA, KNIBBE, TURCOTT, SMIT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22311/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JEPKEMA, Martha (VanBruggen) Age 90 Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Martha was born March 12, 1917, in Fremont, Michigan, the daughter of Klaas and Ebelina (TerLaan) VanBruggen. For 28 years Martha was employed with the Mead Company. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Church. On May 27, 1978, she was united in marriage to Fred Jepkema who preceded her in death on May 3, 1986. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, three sisters, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. Surviving are her siblings, Trena Bierema, and Peter K. VanBruggen; in-laws, Betty VanBruggen, Ruth Jepkema and Ann Jepkema; step-children, Fred (Joan) Jepkema, Evelyn (Henry) Knibbe, Donald (Marilyn) Jepkema, James Jepkema, Shirley Turcott, Martin (Marcia) Jepkema and Deborah (James) Smit; 23 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday in the Chapel at the Calvary Bible Church (855 S. Drake Road) with Pastor Bryan Craddock o! fficiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street and Monday from 10-11 AM at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Martha's memory may be directed to the Calvary Bible Church. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/15/2008. (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: FADEL, NIEMEYER, BUWALDA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22310/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FADEL, Joni E. Portage Passed away February 11, 2008 at her residence. Joni was born April 19, 1955 in Muskegon, MI. She was employed for 17 years as a supervisor at the Upjohn Company. Joni was an active member of the Congregational Church of Mattawan and served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She was the beloved mother of Philip and Aliya Fadel, both of Portage; daughter of Philip and Marilyn (Niemeyer) Buwalda of Zeeland; sister of Robert Buwalda of Montague and Daniel Buwalda of Grand Haven; aunt to three nieces and one nephew. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 PM at the Congregational Church of Mattawan, 23680 Front Ave. with the Rev. Jonathan Lam officiating. Memorial contributions in Joni's memory may be made to the Building Fund at the Congregational Church of Mattawan. Online guest book available at www.langelands.com (343-1508) Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/15/2008. (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: DIEKEMA, TOP, OVERWAY, GOULD, BORTON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22309/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DIEKEMA, Phyllis Jean Kalamazoo Went home to her Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. She was born in Holland on December 23, 1924, the daughter of Henry Bernard and Rachel (Top) Overway and had lived in Kalamazoo for the past 57 years. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Ruth Ann Gould of CA and Jane Ellen (Gordon) Borton of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Jason A. Gould, Adam J. Gould and his fiancée, Meghan Purcell all of CA, Matthew G. Borton and Rachel Jane Borton of Kalamazoo. Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Hope Reformed Church, 910 Jenks Blvd, with Rev. Kent Frens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Kidney Foundation or the West Michigan Cancer Center. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/15/2008. (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: BAKER, PLANTZ, POLMATEER, MARTHINSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22308/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BAKER, Dorothy Mae Age 71 Of Kalamazoo Dorothy passed away quietly after a long battle with cancer on February 13, 2008. Dorothy was born on May 4, 1936 in Lawton, MI, the daughter of the late John and Louise Novera (Plantz) Polmateer. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her beloved brother and sister-in-law, George and Rochelle Marthinson; by cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her treasured and loyal friend, Katie. Dorothy was a devoted associate at Borgess Hospital for 23 years. After she retired, she continued to work there as a volunteer. She was an active member in many quilting clubs and made dozens and dozens of quilts, which she gave away for the warmth and enjoyment of others. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private service will take place in the spring. Memorial donations which will be used to make quilts for hospitali! zed children, can be made to: The Linus Project. c/o Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters, P.O. Box 6, Oshtemo, Michigan 49007-0006, to the Attention of: the Charitable Projects Chairwoman. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge-343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/15/2008. (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: VISSER, DEVRIES, SPORTEL, BUSHOUSE, BOEKELOO, RYNBERK, WESTRA, MOLENAAR, TACOMA, KISTEMAKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22307/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VISSER, Mrs. Constance G. Kalamazoo Went to be with her Lord Friday, February 15, 2008. Connie was born in Kalamazoo, April 14, 1926, the daughter of Gerrit & Emma (De Vries) Sportel. She was a member of Covenant United Reformed Church. On July 15, 1949, she married John Visser, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Karen (Ken) Bushouse of Richland and Donna (Larry) Boekeloo of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Kevin (Rebekah) Bushouse of Kalamazoo, Carrie (Steven) Rynberk of Tinley Park, IL, Laurie Boekeloo of Highland, IN, Julie Boekeloo of Kalamazoo, Karla (Mike) Westra of Holly, MI; two great-grandchildren, William and Anna Westra; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, Egbert, Adrian and Ronald Sportel and two sisters, Wilma Molenaar and Ruth Tacoma. Private family committal services will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial Services will be held 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Covenant United Reformed Church, 3724 Lovers Lane, with Dr. Simon J. Ki! stemaker, John's cousin, officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of S.W. Michigan. Friends will be received at the funeral home beginning Wednesday afternoon where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/17/2008. (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: VANMETER, CARD, DAVIS, BLAIR, STARR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22306/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN METER, Virginia A. Age 88 Of Oshtemo Twp. Passed away on February 13, 2008 at Tendercare of Westwood. Virginia was born on July 17, 1919 in Jackson, MI the daughter of the late Edward Pere and Fannie Neomah (Card) Davis. Virginia was a member of Kalamazoo First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vester Van Meter, in 1992 and by three brothers and three sisters. Virginia is survived by sons, David and Donald Blair of Kalamazoo; a sister, Izetta Starr of Columbia, LA and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday, February 18, 2008 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00PM at the Kalamazoo First Assembly of God, 5550 Oakland Dr. where Funeral Services will immediately follow at 1:00PM. Pastor Phillip McElhenny officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Broadcasting Network. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. (269) 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/17/2008. (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: THORSEN, CRANE, MILLER, VANLOOY, HUBBARD, HUNGERFORD, TWENTEY, CULLIMORE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22305/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CRANE THORSEN, Rena Rena Crane Thorsen, 89 of Kalamazoo formerly of Fennville, Michigan died Friday, February 15, 2008 in Kalamazoo. She was born on October 19, 1918 in Fennville, Michigan to U.S. Crane and Lena (Miller) Crane. She was a retired secretary and lived in many areas of the country and most recently moved to the Kalamazoo area. She was a member of the First united Methodist Church in Kalamazoo. Surviving are her children, two daughters, Christie VanLooy of Kalamazoo, MI; Sally and Charles Hubbard of Kalamazoo, MI; two sons, Jon Thorsen of Pensacola, FL; and Steven and Blanchie Thorsen of Pineville, LA; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma Hungerford of Kalamazoo, MI; Dixie Hungerford and Ken Twentey of Maryland; and Jacquie and Kreaton Cullimore of Big Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Thorsen in 1960. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 11AM at Chappell Funeral Home, 63! 7 W. Main St., Fennville, with visitation one hour prior to the time of service. Burial will be in Fennville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice. An online registry book is available at www.chappellfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/17/2008. (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.