This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BRACKETT, HUNT, MARLOW Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22269.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record Book 6, page 25, doc. #4553. Groom Henry BRACKETT; age 26; occ Farming; res Richland Twp; prev marriages 0; POB Independence, Iowa; father Franklin BRACKETT; mother Finette HUNT. Bride Maria MARLOW; age 27; occ Domestic; res Richland Twp; prev marriages 0; POB Yorkshire, England; father Unknown; mother Unknown. DOM 19 Nov 1898; POM Richland; official Rev. Geo. J. Rea, Pastor, Presbyterian Church; wits Chas. L. Bissell & Lulu Blake both of Richland. (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: sprattkid Surnames: Rapacz, Kowalczyk, Ozanich, Pacic Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22295/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Stephen or Steve Rapacz & Eleanor Kowalczyk of Kalamazoo area & their son Steve or other family. Place of death, obit & any stories to tell about this family. I know daughter anna married Joseph Ozanich & Mary v. married Carl Pacic but not much on sons. Vicki 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: leecan Surnames: Edner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/7908.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, my step father-in-law was Elmer Edner. His father was C.A.Edner and immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden and lived in Chicago, IL. I have a letter written by C.A.Edner, dtd 9/6/1912, to the Board of Registration, Putnam County, Illinois, certifying his nationalization on 5 Oct 1888 in Chicago. I am sure it would be a nice keepsake for any members of that family and I will gladly give it to anyone interest or let you know who I did give it to. You may email me direct at leecan1@sofnet.com. Elmer Edner passed away several year ago and we just recently found this document. He is buried at Aurora, Missouri. 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: abcdeirwin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/21799.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, My name is Denise Irwin, I am helping a friend trace her family line and noticed your posting of the Clippinger family death information. Have you any further information on this family? We know that these children were indeed born to Samuel and Lydia or Lidia either Saxon or Thaxton - we are still researching the records for correct spellings. We know most of them were born around the Elkhart, Indiana area. Any additional information on William, Eva, Frank or their sibblings would be greatly appreciated. We have quite a bit of information on Andrew David Clippinger the oldest son, but are still looking for information on Sara, Louis or Lewis, Ida or Oda, Elmer, and Anna. Thank you again for the posting. Denise Irwin 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, FELICIANO, HARRIS, BLEVINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22294/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. James Franklin SHORT - Kalamazoo, MI, passed away November 3, 1997 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born July 8, 1934 in South Pittsburg, TN, the son of Franklin Delanore and Josie SHORT. Surviving are his wife, Cathy SHORT of Florida; sons, Jim SHORT of Kalamazoo, Franklin and Kevin SHORT, both of Florida, Brandon SHORT of New York; daughters, Maxine FELICIANO and Jamie SHORT, both of Florida; brother, David HARRIS of Florida; sister, Louise BLEVINS of Kalamazoo; and other brothers and sisters in Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held 4 p.m. Friday at the Harper Funeral Home, Inc. 521 Douglas A Forethought Member. 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: DUTTON, MOORE, ORR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22293/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Henry S. DUTTON - Kalamazoo, MI, Passed away May 10, 1997, Mr. DUTTON was born in Wisconsin and had been a resident of this area about 60 years. He was employed by Buck Tool Company. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty DUTTON. Survivors include 2 daughters, Christine MOORE, Seattle, WA and Mary ORR, Phoenix AZ; 7 grandchildren; a brother George DUTTON, Independence, MO. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m., at the Portage United Methodist Church, 8740 S. Westnedge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 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: MCNAMARA, PERRAULT, MARTIN, VAN, AVERITT, NOLEN, BLACK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22292/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Olive E. (PERRAULT) MCNAMARA - Kalamazoo, Passed away Thursday, June 1, 1995 at Tendercare Nursing Home, Kalamazoo following a long illness. She was born May 2, 1929 on Mackinac Island, MI. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by step-father and mother, Roy and Annist MARTIN; a son, Stephen PERRAULT; and a brother, John PERRAULT. Surviving are four daughters, Cherie VAN of Vicksburg, Deborah AVERITT of Erin, TN, Diane NOLEN and Michelle BLACK, both of Clarksville, TN; two brothers, William and Joseph PERRAULT; a sister, Gloria Jean ROSS of Richland; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be after 4 PM Sunday at the Farley-Estes Funeral Home, 105 Capital Ave., NE, Battle Creek where a Vigil Service will be held at 6 PM. Funeral services will be 10 AM Monday at the funeral home, Fr. William J. Fitzgerald officiating. Burial Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Jun! e 1995 (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: GAMBLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22291/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Derwood B. GAMBLE Jr - Kalamazoo, Passed away Saturday, December 6, 1997. Mr. GAMBLE was born May 1, 1924 in Birmingham, MI, the son of Derwood and Celina GAMBLE, and was a resident here for 32 years. He served with the U.S. Army during WW II, and was formerly employed by the Michigan Inspection Bureau. He is survived by one daughter and one son, Lynne GAMBLE of Leadville, CO, and Mark GAMBLE of Novi, MI. Graveside services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery with the Rev. Mr. John W. Vick officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Fort Custer Honor Guard. Friends may call at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., after 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Dec 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: GARRISON, KELLERMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22290/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Miss Ruth GARRISON - Formerly of 3700 W. Michigan, Died Saturday afternoon, January 3, 1998. Ruth was born February 16, 1916 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Harry and Carrie (KELLERMAN) GARRISON; and had been a lifelong area resident. For 27 years she was employed as a clerk at Sears. She had attended Milwood United Methodist Church and the Ladies Group there. In accordance with Miss Garrison's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Rev. Mr. Philip P. Steele officiating. Private inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Jan 1998 (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: GEIER, ENGLISH, MIADEZKI Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22289/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Paul GEIER - Vicksburg, MI, John's life began on April 18, 1928 in Chicago, IL. During his lifetime John joined the armed forces and served during the Korean Conflict. He spent his working career as a Millwright for General Motors. His family includes cousins, Barbara and Geraldine ENGLISH of Chicago, IL. John was also cared for by several friends and caring neighbors in the Vicksburg area. John died January 30, 1998 at Arbor Ridge Care Center in Galesburg. His Parents John Joseph and Barbara (MIADEZKI) GEIER, and one son, John Jr., preceded him in death. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel where a Liturgy Service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM with Father Tom martin of St. Martin Catholic Church Celebrant. Interment will follow in Vicksburg Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Jan 1998 (submitted by a vo! lunteer, 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: SMALL, BIRD, RIES, MAINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22288/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Attorney Robert P. SMALL - age 90 of Kalamazoo, Formerly of Higman Park, Benton Harbor, A well known attorney and very active in his church and many civic organizations, died Saturday, November 22, 1997 at Bronson Place, Kalamazoo, where he had resided for the past five years. He was born on November 7, 1907 in Benton Harbor. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth SMALL; two sons, Dr. Richard B. SMALL of Los Angeles, CA, Attorney Stephen C. (Karen) SMALL of South Haven; one daughter, Virginia E. (John) BIRD of Portage, MI; two sisters, Mildred (Allen) RIES of Cambridge, MA, Margaret SMALL MAINS of Laramie, WY; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Burial has taken place in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Peace Temple United Methodist Church, Benton Harbor. Memorials may be made to the Peace Temple United Methodist Church, or Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor. Funeral arrangements are by Fai! rplain Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, 105 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI. 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: SMIT,VALENTINE, HOUTKOOPER, MILLER, TRAXLER, MODDERMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22287/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Marie SMIT - Portage, MI, Died Tuesday evening, December 2, 1997. Marie was born September 12, 1920 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Jennie (VALENTINE) HOUTKOOPER, and was a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. She was a member of the Lakeland Reformed Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, August SMIT in 1983; a sister, Ann MILLER; and 2 brothers, Al and John HOUTKOOPER. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Jerry TRAXLER of Mattawan; 2 granddaughters, Cherie and Jenny TRAXLER, both of Mattawan; 2 sisters and 1 brother, Gertrude GRUBE, Minnie MODDERMAN, and Orrin HOUTKOOPER, all of Portage; many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with Rev. Mr. Ed Martin officiating. Interment will follow in South Portage Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Portage Chapel today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Lakelan! d Reformed Church, or the American Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Dec 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: SMITH, NICHOLS, BOWMAN, STRUNK, MARLEY, BYRD, MORR, STREETER, STOLTE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22286/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Beatrice L. (NICHOLS) SMITH - age 91, Of Grand Rapids Formerly of Augusta, MI, died Thursday, October 30, 1997 at the Clark Retirement Home in Grand Rapids, MI, after a long illness. "Bea" was born May 8, 1906 in Rome City, IN, the daughter of Arthur and Nancy Clara (BOWMAN) NICHOLS. She was raised in Rome City, and was a 1925 graduate of Rome City High School. She graduated from Western Michigan State Teachers College (WMU) in 1957. She taught in Wasepi, MI, 1926-27, and in Nottawa, MI, at Truckenmiller Country School 1927-28. She and her husband moved to Augusta, MI, in 1929, where she lived until moving to The Clare Retirement in 1988. She taught in the Augusta Schools, and then for Galesburg-Augusta Schools for 25 years, until retiring in 1968. She was a longtime member of Fellowship United Methodist Church in Augusta, where she taught Sunday School, was Chairman of Missions at the church, and very active in church activities. She was a member of Missionary World ! Services & Evangelism, the Michigan Education Association, The National Education Association and National Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed reading and making stuffed animals and dolls for the church. She was married May 28, 1927 in Indiana to Bruce D. SMITH, and he preceded her in death June 2, 1979. Surviving are a daughter, Betty M. STRUNK of Benton Harbor; a sister, Violet M. MARLEY of Marion, IN; a brother, Robert G. NICHOLS of Kendalville, IN; a grand-daughter, Karen BYRD; 9 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Lelah B. MORR, Helen M. STREETER, and Delight M. STOLTE; two brothers, Harold B. NICHOLS, Audley G. NICHOLS; and 2 grandsons, Bruce and Michael. Friends may call 5-9 p.m. today (Saturday) and on Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Augusta Chapel, 307 N. Webster St. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Fellowship United Methodist Church in! Augusta, Rev. D. Hubert Lowes and Rev. Sue J. Gay officiating. Buria l Lakeside Cemetery, Colon, MI. Memorials may be made to Fellowship United Methodist Church of The Clark Retirement Home. 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: SODT, CLEVELAND, CROW, KIRK, LITTEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22285/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thelma L. SODT - Vicksburg, MI, Thelma KIRK's life began in Linton, IN, on July 30, 1900. She lived in Vincennes, IN, and graduated from Vincennes High School in 1918. After graduation Thelma worked as a sales person in the local department store. In 1945 she and Benjamin SODT were married in Kalamazoo. Thelma raised three children, Mildred CLEVELAND of Vicksburg, Robert CROW, who preceded her in death, and John CROW of Kalamazoo. She loved playing the organ and piano for all of her friends and giving her handmade crafts to people made her very happy. She loved to play her music for people who visited her home. Thelma's family also includes four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Thelma died Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie KIRK and Jennie (LITTEL) KIRK; her husband Benjamin; a brother, Dorance KIRK; and a sister, Ennid KIRK; and one grandchild Ron. Friends may visit with Thel! ma's family on Saturday from 1-3 PM at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel. Graveside services for Thelma will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Jackson, MI on Monday. Please share a memory of Thelma with her family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com. 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: SPILE, BERGEMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22284/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Audrey BERGEMAN SPILLE - Kalamazoo, MI, passed away at home on Monday afternoon, October 27, 1997. Audrey was born January 24, 1909 in Milwaukee, WI. She resided in Kalamazoo for the past 48 years; was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Kalamazoo; and served on a number of community organizations. She is survived by her son, David SPILLE and wife, Claire of Painted Post, New York and Corea, Maine; and granddaughters, Kirsten SPILLE and Heather SPILLE, both of Boston, MA. A private memorial service will be held by the immediate family in Boston. A private entombment will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Mausoleum. The family suggest that friends celebrate and recognize Audrey's life on Sunday, November 2nd, at the church of their choice. To acknowledge Mrs. SPILLE'S love of nature, the family recommends memorial contributions be made to the flower fund of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Kalamazoo. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memoria! l Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 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: SPORTEL, SCHREUDER, DEVRIES, VALKEMA, LAROY, TRIEMSTRA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22283/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Casper SPORTELL - Kalamazoo, MI, died late Saturday evening, November 22, 1997. Casper was born June 9, 1913 in Kalamazoo, a son of Koert and Emma (SCHREUDER) SPORTELL, and was a life long Kalamazoo area resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. In May 1979, he retired from Zurn Industries, where he had been a sheet metal worker for 38 years. He was a member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church, where he had served on the Consistory, and was a custodian for 11 years. Casper loved to golf and bowl. He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin SPORTELL in 1960. On May 22, 1941 he was united in marriage to the former Agnes DE VRIES, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, Curtis (Marcia) SPORTELL of Grand Haven, MI and Marcia SPORTELL of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Chris SPORTELL, Eric (Melanie) SPORTELL, Tom, Jon, and Dan SPORTELL, all of Grand Haven; a brother, Henry (Ann) SPORTEL of Englewood, CO; 3 sisters, Winnie (Ben) VALKEMA, Wilma (Marvin) LA! ROY, AND GRACE (Bert) TRIEMSTRA, all of Kalamazoo; a sister-in-law, Grace SPORTELL of Kalamazoo; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1:00 o'clock Wednesday at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Rd., with the Rev. Mr. Mark Van't Hof and the Rev. Mr. Steven Van Heest officiating. Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. Memorials may be directed to the Westwood Christian Reformed Church Building Fund, the Kalamazoo Christian School Foundation, or the charity of one's 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: GOFF, REDMOND, PLAYFORD, NEILSEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22282/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Maralee R. GOFF - of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, August 30, 1997. Maralee was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 14, 1948, the daughter of Lawrence J. and Ruth (REDMOND) GOFF. Maralee was a graduate of Parchment High School in 1966, where she was a member of the band for nine years while attending school. She loved nature, writing, reading and music. She recently enjoyed a family reunion in Stockton, CA. She was an employee of Summit Polymers for 13 years and Arco, Inc. for 13 years. Surviving are brothers and sisters, Bernie GOFF of Stockton, CA, Larry GOFF of TX, Winona PLAYFORD of Grand Rapids, MI, Margaret NIELSEN of Stamford, CT; her mother, Doris GOFF of Kalamazoo; nine nieces and nephews; 23 great-nieces and nephews; 23 great-nieces and nephews and many loyal friends. The family will receive visitors Monday, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Parchment-Redmond Funeral Home 2300 East G Avenue where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Mountain Home! Cemetery, Otsego, MI. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 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: GLERUM, HAGERMAN, SCHOLTEN, WIEBENGA, DANTUMA, VANOOSTEN, ADLER, NAP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22281/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Marinus GLERUM - Kalamazoo, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, September 13, 1997. Mr. GLERUM was born in Kalamazoo, August 22, 1916, the son of Adrian and Nellie (HAGERMAN) GLERUM. He was a member of Third Reformed Church, and formerly of North Park Reformed Church. Marinus retired from the Upjohn Co. in 1978 after 32 years. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed gardening and camping. On May 1, 1940, he married Marguerite NAP, who survives. Also surviving are three children and their spouses, Sharilyn and Rev. James SCHOLTEN of Holland, Thomas and Patricia GLERUM of Kalamazoo, Kenneth and Deborah GLERUM of Portage; eight grandchildren, Ruthann (Paul) WIEBENGA, Janna (Brian) DANTUMA, James S. (Jennifer) SCHOLTEN, Pamela (Mark) VAN OOSTEN, Jill GLERUM, Jeffrey GLERUM, Daniel (Kristen) GLERUM and Chad GLERUM; nine great-grandchildren, Jordan, Alyssa and Landon WIEBENGA, Eva DANTUMA, Bethany, Tommy, Kristin, Caitlin and Brandon VAN O! OSTEN; his brother, Adrian (Ann) GLERUM of Kalamazoo; his sister, Clara ADLER of Portage; a brother-in-law, Richard (Gertrude) NAP of Parchment; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Visitation and Funeral Services will both be held in the sanctuary of Third Reformed Church, 2345 N. 10th Street, with visitation from 6-9 p.m. this evening, and Funeral Services at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. Donald Jansma and Mr. Duane De Haan officiating, followed by committal services in the church narthex with Rev. james Scholten officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately after these services. Private family committal services at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Third Reformed Church, Gull Lake Bible Conference, or the American Heart Association. Joldersma & Klein 917 S. Burdick, 343-2628. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sep 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: GRUBKA, WETTER, YESH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22280/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Floyd GRUBKA - Vicksburg, MI, Floyd's life began on January 19, 1919 in Vicksburg, MI. He lived in the Vicksburg area all his life and graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1937. Floyd served in the armed forces in W.W.II. During his four years in the military he was an M.P. and guarded General MacArthur. In the spring of 1946 he met Jane WETTER at Ramona Park in Kalamazoo. He and Jane were married on November 5, 1947. They had three sons, Frank and his wife, Karen of Mesa, AZ, Larry and his wife, Gwyn of Vicksburg and Tom and his wife, Debbie of Portage. He loved to take his ons hunting and fishing, especially bass fishing, when they were young. Floyd was a dairy and hog farmer and worked at Krum-Hallam Chevrolet as a salesman for 15 years. The last 18 years Jane and Floyd spent their winters in Sebring, FL. While in Vicksburg they would always attend the monthly Polish breakfasts. Floyd loved his five grandchildren, Robert, Andrea, Kjersten, Justin and jared, ! along with his two great-grandson very much. Floyd died in Vicksburg early Monday morning, October 20, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie (YESH) GRUBKA; and his sister Wanda. Friends may spend time with Floyd's family at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel on Tuesday from 6-8 PM where a Service of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 AM and Father Tom Martin, Celebrant. Memorials may be directed to St. Martin Catholic Church Parish Growth and Development Fund or the American Cancer Society. Please share a memory with the family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com. 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: GROETSEMA, JOHNSON, VANKAMPEN, TIMMER, ELSMAN, KWEKEL, VANDENBERG, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22279/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Gertrude GROETSEMA - Kalamazoo, Passed away Thursday, October 30, 1997 at her home. Mrs. GROETSEMA was born December 22, 1911 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of John and Katherine (VAN KAMPEN) JOHNSON, and was a lifelong resident here. Mrs. GROETSEMA was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation and the Ladies Guild. On May 25, 1934 she was married to Claus P. GROETSEMA, who survives. Also surviving are one son and one daughter and their spouses, James and Ruth GROETSEMA of Kalamazoo, and Linda and William TIMMER of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren, Steven GROETSEMA, Shelly ELSMAN, Scott GROETSEMA, Stan GROETSEMA, John TIMMER, Sara KWEKEL and Joel TIMMER, Sara KWEKEL, and Joel TIMMER; ten great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister, Garret JOHNSON and Johanna VANDEN BERG, both of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jack Ronald GROETSEMA; a brother, Lawrence JOHNSON; and a sister, Nellie LANTING. Services w! ill be held Monday at 1:00 o'clock at the Netherlands Reformed Church, 108 Pratt Road, with the Rev. Mr. Arnoud Vergunst officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may meet the family at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted and that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or to Providence Christian School. 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.