This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: OLLERSON, NORWAY, ANDERSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22247/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1920, page Comstock Twp. 10. Emma OLLERSON; age 94; sex Female; race White; DOD 4 April 1920; POD Comstock Twp; POB Norway; marital status Widowed; occ Laborer; cause Chronic Bright's disease; father Christina(sic) NORWAY(sic) born Norway; mother Emma ANDERSON born Norway. (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: ariannadenae Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/4697.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for taking the time to recongize me grandmother me and my family truly apperciate it.I loved my grandmother very much and its great to see other people do also. 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: PASEZKO, PAZESKO, WETKO Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22246/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Marriage Record Book 8, page 157, doc. #14606. Groom Joseph PASEZKO(sic); age 28; occ Papermaker; res Kalamazoo, Michigan; prev marriages 0; POB Poland; father John PAZESKO(sic); mother Unknown. Bride Mary WETKOS(sic); age 26; res Kalamazoo, Michigan; prev marriages 0; POB Poland; father Joseph WETKOS; mother Unknown. DOM 25 July 1914; POM Kalamazoo, Mich; official R.R.F.A. O'Brien, Catholic Priest; wits John Mucha & Thos. Dorgan both of Kalamazoo. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VAN'THOF, VANWIENEN, WILLIAMS, WINDHOLZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22245/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN'T HOF, Mark Roger. Passed into the eternal rest of God on Feb. 4, 2008 at age 47. Beloved husband of Marcia and father of Braden, age 6; son of Roger and Doris Van't Hof and son-in-law of William and Margaret Van Wienen; brother of Kevin (Lisa) Van't Hof and Linda Williams; brother-in-law of Mark Van Wienen and Anne Windholz; uncle of eight wonderful nieces and nephews. Mark served as pastor of churches in Kalamazoo and Denver. Most recently, Mark was pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church of Detroit, which is located in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. Visitation: 7-9 PM Thurs. & Fri. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Memorial service: 11:00 AM Sat. at First Christian Reformed Church, 1444 Maryland, Grosse Pointe Park. Committal service: 1 PM Monday at Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church, 961 Temple SE, Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to "Sea to Sea: Ending the Cycle of Poverty," which is a cross-nation cycling tour i! n Aug. 2008 that will raise funds to alleviate hunger. www.seatosea.org or 616-224-0740. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: SELBIG, SIEWERT, WEGNER, GEST, PICKRON, ROLANDO, HUGHES, CRAWFORD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22244/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SELBIG, Ruth Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 4, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born April 28, 1920 in Rock Island, IL, to the late William J. and Martha H. (Siewert) Selbig. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and retired as secretary / treasurer from Unifab Corp., after 50 years. She was an avid reader who also enjoyed knitting, talking on the phone, and watching hot-air balloons. She also loved to travel, especially to Florida and to Tennessee to visit cousins. She loved sitting for her great-niece and nephew when they were younger. Surviving Ruth are nieces, Mary (Uli) Wegner, Marjorie (Alan) Gest; nephew, John (Sheryl) Pickron; special cousin, companion and caregiver, Carol Rolando; great-nieces, Tracey (Pat) Hughes, Katrin Wegner, great nephew, Travis (Evelyn) Gest; great-great-niece and nephew, Kyle and Haley Hughes; cousins, Janet Rolando and Don (Sandra) Rolando. Preceding her in death were her sisters, Esther Pickron and Dorothy Crawford; nephew, Roger Pick! ron and special great-nephew, Bobby Pickron. Memorial services for Ruth will be Thursday, Jan. 7th, 2:00 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, Oshtemo. Pastors Louis Grother and Larry Brelje will officiate. Visitation will take place one-hour prior to services. Memorials may be directed in Ruth's name to: American Diabetes Association or to Zion Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo. www.langelands.com. 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: ODELL, LAWLER, BARSS, GRAHAM, BRACKEN, DENTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22243/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ODELL, Barbara B. Age 92 Of Richland, Michigan Formerly of Ellenton, Florida Died at the Laurels of Galesburg Monday, February 4, 2008. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI on November 14, 1915, to Harold DeB. and Gena T. (Lawler) Barss. She grew up in Ypsilanti, MI and was a 1933 graduate of Ypsilanti High School and received her BS degree from Simmons College in Boston, MA. She previously resided in Ypsilanti, MI and at Colony Cove in Ellenton, FL. Barbara retired from the Registrar's Office at Eastern Michigan University. Barbara was preceded in death by husband, Albert Odell in 1987 and by a special friend, Herron Thornberry in 1999. Surviving are two sons, Peter (Rusty) Graham of Richland and Michael (Cindy) Graham of Schoolcraft; three grandsons, Peter (Sherry) Graham, Christopher (Kristi) Graham and Andrew Graham; five great-grandchildren; a step-daughter, Anne (Eugene) Bracken of Belleville, MI and two step-grandchildren, Amy Bracken and Connie Denton. Barbara was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Association and the Simmons College Alumni Ass! ociation. She enjoyed reading, attending Elderhostels, traveling and playing Bridge. Despite the difficulties of her last two years, she continued to show grace, humor and fortitude to family and caregivers. Per her wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held. Arrangements are by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurels of Galesburg Residents' Activity Fund. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: MYERS, HURLBUT, CHILCUTT, HERRERA, SELNER, VOKE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22242/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MYERS, Delores L. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday evening, February 4, 2008 at Rose Arbor. Delores was born June 14, 1931 in South Haven, MI, to the late Fred and Thelma (Hurlbut) Chilcutt. On September 1, 1951, she married Gerald D. Myers. Delores was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, ceramics, gardening, cats, birds and decorating special cakes for family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; her children, Cheryl M. (Andres) Herrera, Sandra L. (Harold) Selner, Gerald L. (Deborah) Myers, all of Kalamazoo and Dianna S. (John) Voke of Plainwell; grandchildren, Christopher Selner, Matthew and Brandon Voke; step-grandchildren, Andres III, Lisa and Lucas Herrera; two brothers, Charles (Norma) Chilcutt and Martin Chilcutt; several brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with the Rev. Doug Vardell, Borgess Hospital Chaplin officiating. Entombment in Mt. Ever-Rest Ce! metery. Friends may meet the family Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 107 April Dr., Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan (designated for Rose Arbor), 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. www.langelands.com (269-343-1508) Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: LYDENS, BREESE, ANDERSON, BROWN, BENEDICT, HUTCHINSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22241/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LYDENS, Mr. Raymond M. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday morning, February 4, 2008. Raymond was born July 29, 1929 in Plainwell, Michigan, a son of Martin and Leah (Breese) Lydens. During the Korean Conflict, he served with the U.S. Army. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University. He was employed as a sales representative with K.V.P., until his health declined. He enjoyed woodworking and spent many summers improving and enjoying his cottage at Pine Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by cousins, Jean Anderson of Plainwell, Richard Brown of Green Valley, AZ, Richard Breese of Kalamazoo, and Barbara Benedict and Suzanne Hutchinson, both of Portage; and special friends, Russell Predum and Diane Hungerford and family, all of Kalamazoo. Private graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to Senior Services. Arrangements were made by! the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: KREMERS, RUOSS, TUNNER, GALLAGHER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22240/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KREMERS, Peter J Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 4, 2008 in Rochester, MN. Peter was born July 20, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Peter and Lina (Ruoss) Kremers. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Peter graduated from the University of Michigan with an Engineering Degree and later was employed as a Project Manager at the Miller Davis Company for 42 years. He was a life member of the Kalamazoo Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #50. On February 2, 1952, he was married to the former Jane Tunner, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Steven (Deborah) Kremers and Barbara (Thomas) Gallagher, all of Virginia Beach, VA and Walter (Hilal) Kremers of Rochester, MN; four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 247 W. Lovell St. with Mother Beth McLaren, officiating. Friends may meet the family Friday from 5-7 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contr! ibutions in Peters memory be made to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts or St. Luke's Episcopal Church. www.langelands.com (269-343-1508) Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: ENGLE, WENDELL, EASEY, DAVENPORT, THOMPSON, KEELER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22239/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ENGLE, Orton Lynn Of Kalamazoo Suddenly passed away on February 1, 2008 in Kalamazoo. Orton was born in 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his sister, Alicia Wendell; and step-father, Allen Easey. Orton will be missed by his three children, Shaun Engle, Jason Engle, Jessica Davenport; his mother, Charlene Easey; and father, Paule Engle; his fiance, Teressa Foster; and his sisters, Denice Thompson and Becky Keeler. Orton worked for Dixon Lawn Care and First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. He loved sports and hunting. He was chairman of the Steering Committee at the Alano Club and he was a volunteer coach for the Special Olympics. Orton was a great man and father and will be missed by all who knew him. In accordance with Orton's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Orton's life will be held February 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM from the First Baptist Church, 315 W. Michigan Ave. Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider the First Baptist Fellowship ! Fund. Arrangements Entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 330 N. WESTNEDGE AVE. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: CHURCHILL, VANDEBURG, HAGMAN, FEHSENFELD, COPLAND, OUDING, FRYE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22238/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHURCHILL, Bruce Wenzel, PhD Of Kalamazoo Bruce Wenzel Churchill passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 3, 2008. Bruce was born in Belvidere, IL on September 21, 1921, one of two sons to Paul and Rose Churchill. Bruce met his wife, Virginia Vandeburg, in high school and planned to marry her after serving in Europe in World War II. On his return, Bruce and Virginia were married and moved to Madison, WI where Bruce earned a PhD in plant pharmacology. With their first child, they moved to Kalamazoo when Bruce was hired by the Upjohn Company as a microbiologist in 1949. He did research for the Company for 37 years. After his retirement, Bruce continued to work as a consultant with Traders Protein. Bruce was a member of Haven Reformed Church where he had been an elder and a kindergarten teacher, and was the organizer of Haven's monthly luncheons for seniors. For over 30 years, Bruce served as the President of the School Board - first at Gull Road Elementary and then at Comstock Public Schools. He was a PTA President, c! ub scout leader, coached his son's baseball team, was active in the Oshtemo Grange and the Elks Club of Kalamazoo. Bruce and Virginia cared for numerous foster babies after raising their own children. They fell in love with, and adopted, Polly. Bruce loved to take pictures, dance, grow roses, go fishing, play cards, and laugh. Even after suffering several heart attacks and finding he had Parkinson's and could no longer walk, Bruce continued to stay involved in the lives of his family who survive him: his wife of 62 years, Virginia; his son, Bruce L. (Cindy) Churchill; his daughters: Connie (Blake) Hagman, Carolyn (Tom ) Fehsenfeld, and Polly Churchill; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Copland, Alan (Debbie) Fehsenfeld, Rebecca Ouding, Ben Fehsenfeld, Dana Fehsenfeld, Cristina, Tessa, and Leah Churchill; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Parker Frye; and one niece, Roberta Churchill. Bruce was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother, Bob, sister-in-law, Marjorie, ! and nephew Robert Churchill. Services will be held 11:00 Friday mornin g at Haven Reformed Church, 5350 N. 25th St., with the Rev. Roy Ackerman officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Thursday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. The family requests memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/6/2008. (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: NIEWOONDER, MEADE, SCHRAEDER, FRENCH, DELTEDESCO, WHITTEN, VANDERHORST, NIEBOER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22237/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NIEWOONDER, Mildred J. "Millie" Meade Age 80 Of Sunbury, OH Passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Born January 7, 1926 in Kalamazoo, to the late Eppe and Sinne (Schraeder) Niewoonder. Valedictorian of her 1945 Kalamazoo Christian High School class, she moved to Delaware County, Ohio, from Boston in 1966. She had been an assistant for the library of Olentangy Local Schools for 15 years and moved to Sunbury in 1998. A sports fanatic, she loved attending any type of sporting event, especially those involving her children and grandchildren. She was actively involved with the Olentangy Athletic Boosters and Delaware County Aid to Retarded Citizens and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Condit. She was a devoted Christian, with boundless energy and love, dedicated to her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Russell N. Meade, in 2002; brother, William Niewoonder; sisters, Joyce Niewoonder and Winnie French. Survived by her children, Cathy DelTedesco of Westerville, Russ (Linda) Meade ! of Delaware, Brian (Mary Ann) Meade of Lewis Center, Debbie Whitten and Rod (Melody) Meade of Sunbury; her dearly loved 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Niewoonder, Wilma VanderHorst, Barbara Nieboer and brother Marv Niewoonder, all of Michigan. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, SR's 3 at 61 in Sunbury. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at Hope Lutheran Church, SR 3 at Meredith State Rd, Sunbury, interment Cheshire Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delaware County Special Olympics, 1000 Alpha Dr., Delaware, Ohio 43015. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/5/2008. (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: KINGSBURY, DAY, WASHELESKI, SAUCEDO, KNIPP, WAGGONER, SAUVE, RITCHIE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22236/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KINGSBURY, Frank B. Age 72 Died Friday, February 1, 2008 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI and was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. He was a meter department supervisor with Consumer Energy for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed golf and photography. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen A. Kingsbury of Fort Wayne; children, Kathleen M. (Brent) Day of Fort Wayne, Karen E. Washeleski of Portage, MI, Mark J. Kingsbury of Fort Wayne, Linda R. (Jeff) Saucedo of Rowlett, TX; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Knipp of Dearborn Hts., MI, Marilyn Waggoner of Portage, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank B. and Viola (Sauve) Kingsbury and sister, Vivian Ritchie. Private family graveside service to be held at a later date in Kalamazoo, MI. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorials to Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice, 2270 Lake Ave., Suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & S! ons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/5/2008. (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: HECKMANN, FLEMING, VONRUSSOW, SHEARIN, KRAMER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22235/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HECKMANN, Jean Bowen Age 85 Passed away January 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Heckmann. She is survived by her five children, Kathie Fleming and John Heckmann of Memphis, Michael Heckmann of Mexico, Janet von Russow of Denver and Susan Shearin of Seattle; her sister, Barbara Kramer of MI; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Canale Funeral Directors on Sunday, February 3, 2008 from 3-5 PM with a funeral mass on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Dr. with interment in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer Association or Bright Glade Convalescent Center. Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/5/2008. (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: CARR, GARDNER, KELLY, LEE, JAMES, PALM, MILLS, GIVHANS, TURNER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22234/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CARR, Mr. Commodore, Jr. Age 82 Of Kalamazoo, MI Departed this life January 29, 2008. Commodore was born March 24, 1925, to Commodore and Mary Ella (Gardner) Carr, who preceded him in death. Commodore went to school in the Kalamazoo Public School System before joining the United States Navy. Upon his return from service, he met his future wife, Mary Jewel Kelly. They were joined in marriage on September 24, 1948. Born from this union, one son, Robert L. Carr. Commodore retired from the Burroughs Corporation in 1990, after many years of service. During his retirement, he was able to enjoy most of his favorite hobbies, which included watching all sports, working in his yard and most of all his bowling. He had won numerous trophies over the years through the TNBA and Senior League. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Mumb Lee and Willie James; one sister, Virgie Lee Palm and nephew, Gerald Mills. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and faithful wife of 59 years, Mary Jewel Carr; son, Robert;! grandson, Hajmil (Keyla) Carr of Chevy Chase, Maryland; granddaughter, Madiyaat Carr of Honolulu, Hawaii; one aunt, Tillie Givhans of Beloit, Wisconsin; two brother-in-laws, Otha (Lona) and Robert (Irene) Kelly; sister-in-law, Anita Turner, all of Kalamazoo; two great-grandchildren; a host of very special nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and special longtime friend, Willie Curtis, Jr. Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday with a 12 noon family hour at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Pastor Addis Moore, officiating. Friends may view 3-6 PM Wednesday, at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/5/2008. (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: BRADSHAW, BUTLER, TEUTSCH, NOWAK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22233/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BRADSHAW, Lucille J. "Lou" Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away on February 3, 2008 in Kalamazoo. Lucille was born in 1932 and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, James Bradshaw; her parents, Ken and Hazel Butler; her brother, Jim Butler; and numerous friends. Lucille was born in Kalamazoo in 1932 and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1951. In 1952, she was joined in marriage to Fred Teutsch. She will be missed by her four children, Ruth Nowak, Bill, Ken and Eric Teutsch, all of Kalamazoo; and nine grandchildren who will fondly remember "pajama and movie days" with their grandma Lou. She is also survived by her brother, Bruce of Elk Rapids, MI and her brother, Dick of Kalamazoo. Lou was also extremely proud of her "five beautiful great-grandchildren." With seemingly unlimited energy, Lucille had a number of jobs in her life and "retired" in her mid-60's. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. Her lifelong best frie! nd, Marilyn Martin, also preceded her in death. Special thanks to the staff of Tendercare of Westwood, where Lucille spent her last months. Private services and burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. 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 2/5/2008. (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: SLACK, WEARMOUTH, MAGUFFEE, ORBECK, HITE, BLAISDELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22232/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SLACK, Randy C. Age 59 Of Richland, MI Died Monday, February 4, 2008 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born October 3, 1948 in Plainwell, the son of Charles A. and Betty J. (Wearmouth) Slack. He grew up at Sherman Lake, Augusta and graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1966. He was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received in combat. On December 13, 1969, Randy C. Slack became united in marriage to Susan L. Maguffee, in Lawton, OK. In addition to his wife, Susan, Randy is survived by his daughter, Kerri Slack; sons, Shane and Cody Slack, grandson Austin; granddaughter, Skyler Slack, all of Richland; his mother, Betty Slack of Augusta; sisters, Wendy (Dave) Orbeck of Delton, Lori (Mike) Hite of Climax, Kim (Keith) Blaisdell of Comstock and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close friends. Randy loved the outdoors, boats and old cars. He was recently building a " '38 " Ford pickup from spare parts, an accomplishment he was proud of. He worked at Stryker as a! machinist, until his retirement in 1998 due to health. At the request of the family a memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Yorkville Community Church with Rev. Shan Martin, officiating. Interment of cremains will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the church, Disabled American Veterans or to the Slack family. Arrangements by the FRLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE RICHLAND CHAPEL 9170 East D. Ave. (M-89) Personal remembrances may be made at: www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/7/2008. (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: SHINGLEDECKER, POLAND, MOORE, BLACK, OLSON, GOLDEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22231/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shingledecker, Constance J. Age 70 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 6, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center. Constance was born on November 16, 1937 in Plainwell, MI the daughter of the late George and Verna (Poland) Moore. Constance was very creative. She loved to bake, sew, paint with water and chalk. She was a God fearing Bible believing Baptist. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She would help anyone in need and was liked by everyone. Constance is survived by her husband, William Henry Shingledecker to whom she married on December 23, 1955; three children, CindyJo Black, Brenda Lee (Ron) Olson and Scott J. (Jean) Shingledecker, seven grandchildren, Buck Black, Keith Black, Eric Olson, Jacob, Robby, Savanna and Sontia Shingledecker; a great granddaughter, Courtney Ann Black, a brother, Kenneth Moore of Otsego, MI; two sisters, Betty (Bill) Moore of Florida and Lovella (Gene) Golden of Coloma, MI. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of her life will be h! eld on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at Country Acres Village, 2300 Barney Road. Pastor Jim Collison officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Watson Bible Church 1626 116th Avenue. Otsego, MI 49078. Arrangements by PARCHMENT - REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East "G" Ave. 349-7735 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/7/2008. (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: PLAMONDON, KRAWJECK, BODNAR, HUVER, GREENSLADE, HERMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22230/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PLAMONDON, Alice Age 93 Of Fort Mill, SC Formerly of Kalamazoo Passed away on February 2, 2008 at her daughter's home in South Carolina. Alice was born on May 12, 1914 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Krawjeck) Bodnar. Alice was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. Often she would pray the Novena's for those in need. When Alice was 72 years old, after a life long search, she located her sister from whom she was separated due to adoption. She married George Albert Plamondon, who preceded her in death on November 17, 1984. She is also preceded in death by her son, Francis Plamondon. Alice is survived by three children, Larry (Patricia) Plamondon of Delton, Pauline Plamondon (Jason Bierlein) of South Carolina and Arlene (Jack) Huver of Richland; two grandchildren, David and Anna Huver; a sister, JoAnne Greenslade, a niece, Mary Herman and two nephews, Paul and Charles Greenslade and a daughter-in-law, Denise Plamondon. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Satur! day, February 9, 2008 at 1:00 PM at St. Monica Catholic Church. Fr. Patrick Craig, celebrant. A luncheon will be held at the Church Community Building immediately following Mass. Interment of cremains will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery and will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/7/2008. (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: ESSAR, SMITH, BYERS, HOAG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22229/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ESSAR, Mrs. Patricia I. Of Kalamazoo, MI Went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, February 5, 2008. Patricia was born February 17, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Wilfred and Myrtle (Smith) Byers. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and was a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life. She was employed with Retail Store Employee Union, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and worked on the Alter Guild. She married John W. Essar on May 7, 1976. They loved to play golf, bowl and square dance. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John W. Essar on November 19, 2005; and a step-son, Daniel Essar. She is survived by a brother, Robert Byers; a sister, Carole Ann Hoag; a nephew, Steve Hoag; two great-nephews, Justin and Jeff Hoag; several other nieces and nephews; in-laws, Ken and Evelyn Essar and Bob and Betty Essar; and special friend, Cheri Armstrong. Services will be held 10 o'clock Friday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S.! Burdick St. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Zion Lutheran Church. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/7/2008. (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.