This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JerriLarkin Surnames: Simmons Gilson Larkin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/20474.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would be interested in the Civil War pension you mention. I am sorry I can't help you with his NY family. I was given information from Maryann Beckwith regarding sister Mary Ann Simmons Webster, Cummings. There is a Seth Simmons born about 1792 listed in 1850 Moturary Schedule in Allen Twp., Hillsdale Co., MI and then I found an Elizabeth Simmons living with above mentioned Mary Ann Cummings in the 1860 Allen Twp., Hillsdale Co., Mi census. Elizabeth is not found in gendis and she does not appear in the 1870 census as far as I can tell, so she may have died prior to the 1870 census. This has been a difficult part of the Simmon to track down - I appreciate your look up offer. If you can make any sense out of this or want clearer information feel free to email me. BTW I got carried away with my greats in my previous post - Seth W. is our gg grandfather. Also, have photo of Sarah Gilson Simmon's grave if you are interested. Jerri 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/20474.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is an old term used by scribes to indicate the "instant" or present month. Whatever the article is about, in this case an obituary, occurred in the same month as it was being written. 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: jesimmons Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/20474.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Greetings, Seth Simmons was married to Sarah Gilson, his first wife, oldest dauther of Hollan Gilson (born in VT.) Seth was in the Civil War, 6th MI Cav., then transferred into the Veteran Reserve Corp., he recieved a pension after the war as did his second wife. I have not found his death or his grave site, he must lie somewhere in the Kalamazoo County area. Death around 1870? Sarah Gilson Simmons lies in the Gilson Cemetry, Climax twp., Kalamzoo County, MI> 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: jesimmons Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/20474.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Greetings, John Simmons, Alto, MI I saw your post today, I will look up information to help you on the Simmons family, do you have any knowledge on Seth Simmons New York family? Thank you, John 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: minnowno Surnames: Pennels,Davis,York,Peters,Marks Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22278/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any information on the following people: Samuel York and wife Ruth Marks-there Children Lillian,Agnes,Alice,Emma,Arthur-of SchoolCraft,Fremont,Richiland Michigan. John and Mary Ann Pennels-of Richland,Michigan John b)1830-England-D)Feb. 28,1873-Richland Children: Henry-1849,Mariette(Nettie)1853,John-1856,William Thomas-1857,Ira 1867 Ruth Marks-d)April 7, 1910 Lucy Peters-b)1855 in Milo, Michigan,d)1937 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: ZEIL, SYKORA, HAMMING, WOODEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22277/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ZEIL, Alan Richard Of Kalamazoo Passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Alan, a gentle soul, was born October 28, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the son of Karl and Diann (Sykora) Zeil and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 1977 graduate of Loy Norrix High School. Alan is survived by his father and mother; his sisters, Anna (Don) Hamming and Linda (Skip) Wooden, all of Kalamazoo; a niece and two nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Kalamazoo Covenant Church, 5708 East Main St. with Pastor John Kepler, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway, on Wednesday from 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the West Michigan Cancer Center, the Kalamazoo Covenant Church or the charity of one's choice. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: WILKINS, AILES, FAYLOR, WEATHERSPOON, BOLTJES, MCNEES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22276/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILKINS, Maynard R. Of Portage Mr. Wilkins passed away Sunday evening, February 10, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born October 10, 1929 in Adamsville, TN, the only son of Obie and Adie Wilkins. Maynard was employed by James River Paper Co. for 41 years, until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Frances Wilkins; three children, Barbara Ailes, David (Sharon) Wilkins and Patsy (Bruce) Faylor; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents and three sisters, Lena Weatherspoon, Lois Boltjes and Jean McNees. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Rev. James Dyke, officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Comstock. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with funeral expenses. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: SMITH, HORNING, HALROYD, SACKETT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22275/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SMITH, D. Dawn (Horning) Formerly of Richland and Kalamazoo Passed away February 8, 2008 in Mesa, AZ. Dawn was born May 14, 1931 in Ionia, MI, the daughter of Roy and Louise Horning. She was raised and went to school in Richland and graduated in 1949. On February 26, 1954, she married Sidney Smith of Richland in the Mission Covenant Church. Dawn worked for Marvane Oil Company for 30 years. After traveling in their motorhome they settled in Mesa, AZ, living there 12 years. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Smith and three children, Robert (Kathy) Smith of Vicksburg, Pamela (Bill) Halroyd of Portage and David (Kim) Smith of Battle Creek. Also survived by her grandchildren, Chris (Andrea) Sackett of Kalamazoo, Dr. Gary (Dawn) Sackett of Kentwood, Patrick and Shawn Sackett of Portage, David, Nelson and Amber Smith of Battle Creek and Brandon Smith of Vicksburg. Dawn also is survived by two great-grandchildren, Madaline Sackett and Summer Sackett. Dawn has been cremated and will be buried at Fort Custer. Time and date will be announced at later date. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: RAITH, DEUTSCHE, GUDJONIS, MADSEN, CARLSON, CASTEEL, DOVENBERG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22274/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RAITH, Peter Robert Age 79 Of West Salem, WI Formerly of Bristol, WI Passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Franciscan Skemp Hospital, LaCrosse, WI. He was born April 16, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Wolfgang and Anna (Deutsche) Raith. He moved to West Salem in 1986 having lived in Lake Shangri-La, Bristol, prior. Peter was a member of St. Leo the Great Church in West Salem and a former member of St. Scholastica Church in Bristol and a 3rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #9438. Peter was a proud member of the UAW Local #72 in Kenosha, WI and was a retired Union Steward at American Motors and Chrysler in Kenosha. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the V.F.W. Peter loved to play his accordion and with his band, Peter Raith and the Twiliters, played in Milwaukee, Chicago, LaCrosse and many other places. He married Helen Gudjonis on April 8, 1967 and she traveled with him as he played his music. She preceded him in death last December 7, 2007. Survivors include a son, Lawrence (Marla) Raith ! of Kenosha, a daughter Cathy (Matt) Madsen of Waterford, WI, stepsons, Bruce (Linda) Gudjonis of Twin Lakes, Joseph Gudjonis of Trevor, and Nels (Yvonne) Carlson and a step daughter Lynne Casteel, Bruce (Linda) Gudjonis of Twin Lakes and Joseph Gudjonis of Trevor; a daughter, Cathy (Matt) Madsen of Waterford, WI; a step-son, Nels (Yvonne) Carlson and a step-daughter, Lynne Casteel; a brother, Joseph Raith of Kalamazoo, MI; four grandchildren, Brandy Cherie (Derrick) Dovenberg, Peter (Misty) Raith, Denelle Raith and Logan Madsen and three great-grandchildren, Damien, Madeline and Peter II. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Raith. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at St. Scholastica Church, 18700 116th Street, Bristol with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends desiring may make contributions, in his memory, to the American Cancer Society. Info Strang Funeral ! Home, Antioch, IL. 800 622 4441. Please sign our guest book at www.str angfh.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: POZEZNIK, BRENOVSEK, MORRISON, TANIS, JOHNSTON, VORHOLT, HNILO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22273/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POZEZNIK, Mr. Martin, Jr. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2008. Martin was born September 25, 1914 in Hesperia, Michigan, a son of Martin and Mary (Brenovsek) Pozeznik, Sr. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1938 and was employed with Nazareth College for 44 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Gleaner Insurance Group. He also volunteered with Senior Services for over 20 years and received the Point of Light Award for his many years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Anna Morrison, Louise Tanis and Mary Johnston. On April 7, 1951, he was united in marriage to Mardelle (Frederick) Pozeznik, who survives. Also surviving, three children, Diana (Bill) Vorholt of Richland, Fred (Nikki) Pozeznik of Plant City, FL and Roger (Marcie Noble) Pozeznik of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeff) Hnilo, Lindsie Vorholt and Katie, Allison and Christopher Pozeznik; two great-grandchildren, Connor and Madison Hnilo; and several nieces, nephews and cou! sins in the U.S. and Slovenia. Services will be held 1 o'clock Thursday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kairos Dwelling or the Michigan Heart Fund. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: OUDING, SMITH, BOONE, FALCON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22272/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OUDING, Ruth Ann Of Galesburg Passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at her residence. Ruth was born October 30, 1946 in Cullman, AL, the daughter of William and Daisy (Smith) Boone. She was employed for 15 years with Pan-O-Grav and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. Ruth also enjoyed collecting butterflies and spending time with her husband and grandchildren. On May 28, 1964, she was united in marriage to her loving husband, James Ouding, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are two children, James, Jr. (Dawn) Ouding, Christopher (Stephanie) Falcon; 11 grandchildren, Brandi, Greg, Justin, Sara, Sydney, Courtney, Ricky, McKenna, Dusty, Hope and Harley; sisters and brother, Jewel, Ivie, Martha and Roy; her mother-in-law, Clara Ouding and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David Hudson; a grandson, Tristan John Falcon; her father-in-law, James Ouding and two sisters and a brother. Ser! vices will be held 12:00PM Wednesday at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 630 Moline, with Rev. John Vick, officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Private interment will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the First Free Will Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: DUNLAP, BURNS, STRALEY, BEEMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22271/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DUNLAP, Kris Anna Of Portage, MI Born Jan. 12, 1947 in Lansing, the daughter of Martin and Ardis (Burns) Straley, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 in Kalamazoo. Kris grew up in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Everett High School. She went on to Western Michigan University where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in accounting. She was currently employed as comptroller at Mann and Hummell Automotive of Portage. She is preceded in death by her father, Martin, in 1974. Surviving is her mother, Ardis; two brothers, Kevin (Eleanor) Straley of Wilmington, DE and Kirk (Sandy) Straley; a niece, Rachel Straley of Wilmington, DE; a nephew, Toby Beeman and great-niece, Danielle Beeman and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel, 520 E. Mt. Hope with Rev. David D. Brooks, retired, officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Memory Gardens. Visitation is Wednesday, 7-9 PM at the funeral home. In li! eu of flowers, memorials can be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: BRYER, VELDHERE, LOEDEMAN, THOMPSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BRYER, Betty J. Age 84 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 5, 2008. Betty was born on February 15, 1923 in Alamo, MI, the daughter of Frank and Reka (Veldhere) Loedeman. Betty was preceded in death by beloved husband, Neil D. Bryer; her brothers, Harold and Gerald Loedeman and her sister, Mary Loedeman. Betty is survived by her sister, June Thompson; sons, James K. (Melanie) Bryer and Jerry K. (Mary Ellen) Bryer; grandchildren, Neil L. Bryer, Eric Ryan Bryer and Sarah Kimberly Bryer; and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with the wishes of the Bryer family, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge -343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2008. (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: brackettwilliam Surnames: Brackett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22269/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Franklin Brackett born 11 Feb 1814 in Connecticut and who died in Richland on 25 Dec 1900. His father was John brackett also born in Connecticut. I have also found a John E. Brackett, attorney and a Hannah Brackett in this same area pre 1850. Were they his parent's or maybe his brother? Any help would be appreciated. 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: WIESSNER, SNYDER, WALDROP, LOUDEN, WILLIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22268/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WIESSNER, Mrs. Gladys C. Age 52 Of Kalamazoo Passed away January 23, 2008. Gladys was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 8, 1955, the daughter of Loyal and Pauline (Snyder) Waldrop. She worked at Meijer on S. Westnedge for 28 years, mostly in the deli. A sister, Linda, preceded her in death. Gladys is survived by her husband, Jerry, whom she married July 8, 1979; three children, Richard Louden, Melissa (Derek Esterline) Louden and Danielle Wiessner, all of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Bryanna, Dominik, Dustin, Kailey, Tre Shun, Arianna and Ahmila; great-grandson, Gavin; sister, Patricia (Charles) Willis and Michael Waldrop, all of Kalamazoo; several nieces & nephews. Services were held Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at 1 PM. Burial took place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Redmond Funeral Home to aid Jerry in off-setting expenses. Arrangements by the: REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge -343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/8/2008. (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: WIELOPOLSKI, GEBAL, GILLAY, WATKINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22267/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WIELOPOLSKI, Stella (Gebal) Age 94 Formerly of Elyria, OH Died on Wednesday February 6, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice of Southwest Michigan in Kalamazoo, Michigan following a short illness. Mrs. Wielopolski was born in Poland on December 30, 1913 and lived in England before moving to Elyria in 1952. She moved to Michigan in 2003 to be close to her son. She was employed at E.S.T. Bank (now First Merit Bank) in downtown Elyria for 35 years as maintenance supervisor. She was a member of Holy Cross Church for 10 years and St. Jude Church for the past 30 years, Altar & Rosary Society of Holy Cross Church, Legion of Mary, United Polish Club Ladies Auxiliary and secretary for 10 years of the Polish National Alliance. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her son, Richard J. Wielopolski (wife Mari) of Portage, Michigan; two grandchildren, Jeremy Wielopolski of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Kristine Gillay of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and one great granddaughter, Cassidy Gillay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruno Wielopolski! in 1980; one daughter, Donna Watkins and one son, Alfred Wielopolski. Friends will be received at the Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland Street, Elyria, Ohio on Sunday February 10, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 2:00 PM by Holy Cross Altar & Rosary Society. Closing prayers will be Monday February 11, 2008 at 9:30AM in the funeral home followed by a mass at 10:00AM at St. Jude Church, 590 Poplar Street, Elyria, Ohio with the Reverend Father Frank P. Kosem, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria, Ohio. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/8/2008. (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: TANNER, WORKING, BEKKERING, KING, COLEMAN, OWENS, FOLEY, ELTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22266/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TANNER, Wayne D. Age 94 Son of Elsie and Maude (Working) Tanner, left this earth to be with the Lord on February 4, 2008 at his residence. Wayne was preceded in death by his soul mate of almost 70 years, Grace (Bekkering) Tanner; two brothers, Forrest and Nobel Tanner; his wonderful son, Dale and daughter in-law, Gail (Clough) Tanner. Wayne worked for Richmond Brothers, People Outfitters, Hercules Powder, he was also a house painter and he also worked for Upjohn where he was a supervisor fine chemicals and then taught operations, the job her retired from after 30 years. Wayne graduated from State High School and had two years at Western Michigan University. He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Dave) King of Hastings where he lived for the past 2 1/2 years. Bringing wisdom, joy and laughter to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Also surviving is his youngest brother, Richard (Margaret) Tanner of Portage; his grandchildren, Steve (Melaine) Tanner of Richland, Darci Coleman of Richland, Jenn! ifer Owens of Col., Ohio, Jason (Joanne) Foley of Col., Ohio, Rebecca (Mike) Elton of Hamilton, MI, Jacob King of Bowing Green, MI; 13 great-grandchildren. He will be truly missed, but he left behind enough memories for us to smile and laugh, each of our remaining days, we look forward to seeing him again when we make our journey to Heaven. There will be a memorial service at the Hastings First Baptist Church, The Open Door, this Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 1:00 PM with a luncheon to follow until 3:00 PM. Pastor Dan Currie, officiating. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Truly Angels are among us & they are at Hospice. Burial will be at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/8/2008. (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: POTTS, ABRAHMS, SMITH, CHICKERING, RICCA, WILTSE, BENZENBERG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22265/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POTTS, Genevieve L. Of Kalamazoo, MI Went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Heartland Health Care in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Genevieve was born March 13, 1923 to the late Sweir and Marie (Abrahms) Smith. She married James D. Potts on October 11, 1944, in Kalamazoo who preceded her in death on January 28, 2007. Genevieve was a member of the North Park Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, golfing, sewing, knitting and singing in the church choir. She is survived by her children; Karen (Donald) Chickering of Belding, MI, Donald (Cindy) Potts of Plainwell and David Potts of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Rebecca (Tom Bolich) Potts of Alexandria, VA, Jeffrey Potts of Denver, CO, Jamie (Derrick) Ricca of Kalamazoo, Jessica Potts of Kalamazoo, Casey (Shannon) Potts of Plainwell and Joseph Potts of Plainwell, great grand children; Aiden and Brody Ricca, Ethan Potts and Elliot Wiltse; brothers, Clifford (Phyllis) Smith and Wesley (Co) Smith; sister, Irene (Jim) Benzenberg; and! many nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place Sunday, February 10th from 2 - 4:00 PM and 6 - 8:00 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, the 11th at 11:00 AM at North Park Reformed Church, 1316 Barney Rd, Kalamazoo, Reverend John Smith, officiating. A private family committal service will be held at Grand Prairie Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross or to Hospice of Southwest Michigan. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/8/2008. (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: KNOLLE Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KNOLLE, Randall Carl Fredrick Age 55 of Hollywood, CA Formerly of Comstock Passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 in California. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Friends and family may contact Rob Knolle at 269-760-2822 or Kathy DeBruyn at 269-762-4819. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/8/2008. (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: GLANCY, MINDEMAN, WEST, GREEN, PLANT, BAILEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22263/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GLANCY, Mrs. Billie J. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Wednesday afternoon February 6, 2008. Billie was born April 15, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Mindeman) West. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Bronson Hospital for 18 years before retiring. She was also a member of the Oshtemo United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jerome and Gene West; and a sister, Sharon Green. On July 30, 1960, she was united in marriage to Donald L. Glancy who survives. Also surviving, two children, Sue (Paul) Plant of Gas City, IN and Larry Glancy of Piqua, OH; four grandchildren, Jessica, Raven, Logan, and Coltin; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn (LaVerne) Bailey of Climax and Jean West of Portage; a brother-in-law, George Green of Kalamazoo; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Monday at the Oshtemo United Methodist Church, 6574 Stadium Drive. Friends may meet the family one hour p! rior to the service at the church. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Heart Fund, Park Village Pines, or the Oshtemo United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/8/2008. (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.