This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MCCARTY, LAIRD, MORGAN, COULBOURN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22209/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MC CARTY, Mrs. Ardis Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Sojourner House. Ardis was born in Kalamazoo on February 5, 1920, the daughter of Charles & Winifred (Laird) Morgan. Her primary love was swimming, walking on the beach and fishing on Lake 11. She also enjoyed growing flowers and camping. On November 14, 1942, she married her high school sweetheart, Reid McCarty, who preceded her in death on April 17, 2007. Surviving are her children, Susan Coulbourn of Pennsylvania, Brian McCarty of Belding, Alan & Diane McCarty of Kent City and Larry & Jan McCarty of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/4/2008. (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: HERDER, KLAVER, MIERSMA, SMELKER, BREWINGTON, SCHIPPERS, HANKO, SOLOMON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22208/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HERDER, Lois M. Of Kalamazoo Her Lord and Savior called her home on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, in Montgomery, Alabama. Lois was born December 24, 1929, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Simon and Alice (Klaver) Miersma. She was a member of the Covenant United Reformed Church and was active with the Crossroads Bible Institute. The most important part of Lois' life was her love for her Lord, her family and her church. On August 25, 1949, Lois was united in marriage to Vernon P. Herder who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jim (Lois) Herder of Kalamazoo, Mike (Sue) Herder of Kalamazoo, Joy (Dean) Smelker of Plainwell, Dave (Julie) Herder of Kalamazoo, Doug (Cheryl) Herder of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Andy (Kara) Herder, Bryan (Emily) Herder, Scott Herder, Jeff (Tara) Herder, Greg Herder and fiancée Bethany Bosker, Mark Herder, Joel Herder, Tim Herder, Scott Smelker, Pam (Greg) Brewington, Dan (Amanda) Herder, Jason Herder, Alan Herder, Kristen Herder, Stephanie Herder and Nate Herder;! great-grandchildren, Caleb, Aubrey, Logan, Jackson, Nicholas, Ryan, Cody, Travis and Garrett; siblings, Betty (Clarence) Schippers, Cal (Marguerite) Miersma, Ruth (Fred) Hanko; in-laws, Bob (Norma) Herder, Paul (Maureen) Herder and by several nieces and nephews. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Dorothy (Roy) Solomon, Dan (Mary) Miersma; in-laws, Nathan (Norma) Herder; and by a great-granddaughter, Kayleigh. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street . A funeral service will be held 11:00AM Wednesday at the Covenant United Reformed Church (3724 Lovers Lane) with Rev. Wybren Oord officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Lois' memory may be directed to the Covenant United Reformed Church, the Crossroads Bible Institute, the Kalamazoo Christian School Association, or the Reformed Heritage Christian School. 343-1508 www.langelan! ds.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/4/2008. (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: CUMMINS, WILLIAMS, WESTCOTT, MIHALEK, TYLER, VOGEL, GRAY, HILL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22207/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CUMMINS, Florence A. Of Parchment Passed away Friday, February 1, 2008. She was born March 27, 1933 in Alamo, the daughter of Robert L. and Lucille H. (Williams) Westcott and had been a lifelong resident of the area. In 1979, Florence was saved and became a member of the Church of God Family Worship Center, where she dedicated her life to serve Jesus Christ. For the next 30 years, she and her husband, Duane, devoted their lives to lead people to the Lord. She and her husband, Duane, were active in the jail ministry and the Forgotten Man's ministry in Kalamazoo, was a member of the CMA, the Christian Motorcycle Association, and Florence was active as a counselor and mentor in the Boys and the Girls Boot Camp Programs in Battle Creek, among many other ministries. In 1959, she married Duane Cummins, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Paulette Ray Cummins, Jeffrey John Cummins and Robin Lucille Mihalek and her husband, Frank; Seven grandchildren, Jamie, Larry and Sarah Tyler, Marcie and Nina (Nina! bug) Mihalek, Christian Cummins and Charles Vogel; a god-daughter, Dawn Jarrett; 11 great-grandchildren, Phillip, Steven, Thorn, Lillian Florence, Dustin, Tori, Sebastian, Paris, Jase, Gauge and Dallas; two sisters, Roberta Lee Gray of NJ and Patty (Beacher) Hill of Ypsilanti; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the Church of God Family Worship Center, 5841 East H Avenue with Pastor Edward Lane Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St . on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Robin Mihalek for final medical expenses. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 2/3/2008 - 2/4/2008. (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: KIEWIET, FONESCA, ERSKINE, TODD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22206/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KIEWIET II, Thomas James Of Kalamazoo Was born and died, January 29, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Thomas J. Kiewiet and Jamie Erskine; sister, Nichole Fonseca; grandparents, James (Julie) Erskine, Rhonda (Larry) Todd; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Egbert and Verda Kiewiet. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 4th, 2:00 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway, Comstock, with visitation taking place one hour prior to services. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/1/2008. (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: KIBLER, LINDQUIST, STEWART, RICHARDS, BARNARD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22205/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KIBLER, Charline Of Portage Passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008. She was born February 23, 1920 in Badger, Iowa the daughter of Albert and Cecelia (Lindquist) Stewart and was a lifelong resident of Portage. From 1945 until 1963, she and her husband, George, owned and operated the Channel Store. She devoted her life to raising her children. Charline was preceded in death by her husband in 1999; a daughter, Susan Kay Kibler in September of 2007; two brothers, Delbert Stewart and Paul Stewart; two sisters, Pauline Richards and Eleanor Barnard. Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George, III and Nancy Kibler of Kalamazoo; three grandsons, Kyle (Erica) , David and Travis; a sister-in-law Dorothy Stewart of Kalamazoo; a special family friend, Delbert Miles; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Sunday from 3-5 PM. A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM in! the Portage Central Cemetery with Rev. Fred Betcher officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/1/2008. (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: DAMIANI, GEARY, HOMER, HESKEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22204/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DAMIANI, Barbara (Geary) Of Kalamazoo Barb went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2008 with her family by her side. Barb was born November 23, 1953 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, daughter of Myril and Luthera Geary. She was a life long resident of Kalamazoo and had been employed at Zales Jewelers for many years. Barb was preceded in death by her parents Myril and Luthera Geary. On May 16, 2004 Barb was united in marriage to Antonio Damiani who survives. Barb is survived by her in-laws from England, Carol & Alun Homer, Natalie & Nathan Heskey, John & Mark Heskey, Her dear friends, Cynthia Moore & Family, David McMorrow, Jonica & David Camburn, and Carrie Ormanovich. Also surviving are her 4 dogs, Chelsea, Buster, Brownie, and Stamford. Barb's special caregivers and friends: Taquanta Smith, Amy Churchill, & Beth Cronk. Also surviving is her brother William Geary. Friends may meet the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 622 S. Burdick St. A gathering to celebrate Barbs life is! planned for 1:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Barbara A Damiani Quadriplegic Fund in care of Greenleaf Trust. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/1/2008. (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: VORIES, HATFIELD, LEE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22203/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VORIES, Mr. Lawrence W. "Larry" Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday morning, January 28, 2008. Larry was born April 3, 1955 in Corunna, Michigan, a son of Randolph and Joyce (Hatfield) Vories. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Orrin B. Hayes for 20 years. He also attended Zion Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Randolph and a sister, Karen Lee. He is survived by his mother, Joyce (Robert) Lee of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Jeff (Joy) Lee of Hackettstown, NJ and Matt (Kathy) Lee of Byron Center, MI; two nieces and two nephews. Services will be held 11 o'clock Saturday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Diabetes Association. 343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/30/2008. (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: TRIESENBERG, NEWHOUSE, WHEELER, JULIEN, BRENNAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22202/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TRIESENBERG, Henry, Jr. Of Grand Rapids Formerly of Portage Passed away January 28, 2008 at Spectrum Health, Kent Community Campus in Grand Rapids. Henry was born May 17, 1935 in Portage, to the late Henry, Sr. and Clara (Newhouse) Triesenberg. Henry was united in marriage to Brenda Wheeler on November 24, 1961, in Kalamazoo. Brenda survives. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 until honorably discharged. Henry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was a member of the Fifth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. He was active in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, helping others to cope with the disease for which he also had to cope. Among Henry's interests were, ice-fishing, bowling, summer barbeques and he truly loved his work at the Upjohn Company. He coached little league baseball, refereed high school football and basketball, and played Kalamazoo city baseball for KVP and Upjohn. Also surviving Henry are his children, Steven (Mary) Triesenberg of E. Grand Rapids, Richard C. Triesenberg of Kalamazoo and Tara ! (Todd) Julien of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Stephanie, Max and Harry; nephews, Jeff (Annette) Brennan and Thomas Brennan, Jr. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Denise Lynn Triesenberg and sister, Ruth Brennan. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St., Kalamazoo. Funeral services will take place Friday, 10:00 AM at Third Reformed Church, 2345 N. 10th St., Kalamazoo, Rev. Dar VanderWal, officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Portage Central cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/30/2008. (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: MERRILL, POWERS, LEWNFIELD, COPELAND, RESLOCK, JOHNSON, MENZIES, WESTON, GREEN, HARRISON, HIMES, PAYNE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22201/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MERRILL, George E. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday morning, January 28, 2008. George was born June 15, 1922 in Decatur, MI, the son of Harry and Irene (Powers) Merrill. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a lifetime member of the Comstock VFW Post 6252. Prior to his retirement in 1984 he was employed with Allied Paper for 25 years. George also enjoyed woodworking and traveling around the country. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Holly Beth and a son, Michael. On December 30, 1948, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, the former Betty Lewnfield, who survives. Also surviving are seven children, Kathy Copeland, Julia (James) Reslock, Kim Merrill, Lyn (Richard) Johnson, Christine (Steve) Menzies, Melissa (Rich) Weston, Denise (Jim) Green; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Robert Merrill, William (Audrey) Merrill, Russell Merrill, Barbara (John) Harrison, Shirley (Bill) Himes, Geraldine (Herb) Payn! e, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held Monday, February 4th from 1 to 4 PM at the Comstock VFW Post 6252, 5990 E. Michigan. Private family interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/30/2008. (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: MCKINLEY, AGNEW, CARVER, CLARK, WARREN, GLASS, WILKERSON, JACKSON, HUGHES, TRANSU, STATE, GATSON, HARP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22200/mb.ashx Message Board Post: McKINLEY, Mrs. Pauline M. (Agnew) Age 51 Of Battle Creek, MI Formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Departed this life Thursday evening, January 22, 2008 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born August 4, 1956 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of James and Bernice McKinley. She is preceded in death by her sister, Harriett Carver and her brother, Stephen McKinley. Pauline leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Walter Agnew, III; daughter, Darmisha McKinley; son, Jawarra McKinley; her mother, Bernice McKinley; five grandchildren, Lakesha, Velrica and Roy of Battle Creek, MI, Tayvian and Devon of Kalamazoo; two great-grandchildren, Rayovan and Raniah of Atlanta, GA; three brothers, Michael (Andrea) McKinley of Arlington, VA, Jerome (Hundestin) McKinley, Robert McKinley; three sisters, Judy (Jerrry) Clark of Kalamazoo, Beverly (Tommy) Warren of Battle Creek and Barbara Glass of Ohio; nine half-brothers and sisters, Dawn Wilkerson, Teresa Jackson, Stanley Hughes, Pam Transu, Lillie Hughes, Patricia State, George Hughes, Janice Gatson and Cornell Harp; a special ! friend, Eddie Omar Mays of Battle Creek; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also, special cousins, Gary McKinley and Debbie Coleman. Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Christopher Moore, officiating. Friends may view 3-6 PM Thursday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/30/2008. (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: starrcross Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22160.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your help Bridgett 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: margesmith49 Surnames: BAKER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22199/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Searching for a "Dorothy Baker" who lived in Kalamazoo area in the mid-forties. Only speculation, but she could have been about 30 at the time. She was said to be 'musically inclined' and possibly some sort of entertainer and could have worked at a bar or club. If anyone has any suggestions to help us find her, please drop me a line at wow494949@yahoo.com. Thanks! Marge Smith, Ohio 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: KOOMANS, CONTINO, ROGERS, HICKMAN, PALMER, WELLS, REBEC Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22198/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOOMANS, RoseMarie Of Kalamazoo Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, RoseMarie passed away Monday, January 28, 2008. She was born June 8, 1935 in Hastings, MI, the daughter of Carl and Louise (Contino) Rogers and had lived in the Kalamazoo area for many years. She was a member of Texas Corners Bible Church, made porcelain dolls and crocheted small baby bonnets for Neo-Natal departments. She always had a smile, no matter how hard the situation she was in. On August 16, 1975, she married Otto Koomans, who survives. Rose is also survived by her mother, Louise Rogers of Battle Creek; her children, Lawrence (Kimberly) Hickman of Galesburg, Kathy (Dwight) Palmer of Galesburg and Susan Hickman of Mattawan; a step-son, Otto Koomans, Jr. of Marysville, CA; five grandchildren, Leann Palmer, James Palmer, Sarah Wells, Matthew Wells and Laura Rebec; a great-granddaughter, Alahna Rebec; two brothers, Robert (Dianne) Rogers of East Leroy and James (Helen) Rogers of Battle Creek; nieces and nephews. S! he was preceded in death by her father; a son, James Hickman and a brother, William Rogers. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A private family service will be held later. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/30/2008. (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: HARRIS, CAUBLE, NEWELL, AMOS, WYMAN, HASKINS, LAMARCH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22197/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARRIS, Mr. Billie Joe Of Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Billie Joe was born in Monroe, North Carolina, Dec. 11, 1932, the son of George & Gatha (Cauble) Harris. He served his country honorably for four years in the Air Force. On March 28, 1953, he married his wife, Doreen Newell, in Salisbury, England and remained married for 54 years. Billie was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He retired from the James River Company after 32 years. He was a Boy Scout leader of Troop #239. Billie is survived by his wife; a son, Paul (Nancy) Harris of Grand Rapids, MI; two daughters, Shirley Ann (Jerry) Amos of Comstock, Nancy (Dan) Wyman of Kalamazoo. Also surviving are five grandsons, Brian (Heather) Amos, James Amos, Daniel Harris, Billy Joe Harris and Peter Wyman; three granddaughters, Shannon (Bob) Haskins, Chelsea Harris and Hannah Wyman; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents and a sister, Georgia LaMarch. Visitation will take! place on Thursday Jan. 31st from 6-8 PM at the Kalamazoo Missionary Church, 5045 E. Michigan, where services will be held 10 o'clock Friday morning at the church, with Pastor Ken Smeader, officiating. Committal services will be held 12 o'clock Friday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors by the Ft. Custer Honor Guard (please meet in the Cortege Assembly Area between 11:45 and 11:55). Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kalamazoo Missionary Church. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/30/2008. (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: WABER, STAAL, JOHNSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22196/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WABER, Debra E. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday morning, January 29, 2008 at her residence. Debbie was born August 23, 1954 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Lambert and Cora (Staal) Johnson. She was a member of Grace Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed doing cross stitch, hook rugs, puzzle books and taking care of her pet bird "pretty girl". On January 3, 1997, Debbie was united in marriage to Terry Waber, who survives. Also surviving is her brother, Robert (Christine) Johnson; several nephews, brother and sisters in law; a dear friend, Sandy Warden, along with many other good friends. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 1724 Whites Rd., with Rev. Dr. Joseph Brinks, officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at church. Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. w! ww.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/31/2008. (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: MERRITT, BURTON, STAIRS, GRAVATT, GATES, WAGER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22195/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MERRITT, Robert Lee, Jr. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Monday, January 28, 2008. Bob was born November 20, 1956 in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert, Sr. and Betty Merritt. He enjoyed collecting lighthouses, scuba diving and spending time at Lake Michigan. Bob is survived by his wife, Francesca; two children, Donald Burton, Danielle Stairs; a grandson, R.J. Stairs; brother and sisters, Robert Gravatt, Trudy Gravatt, Candi Gates; several nieces, nephews and close friends. Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Wager. A memorial gathering will be held Friday, February 1st from 6-9 PM at the Westland Meadows Clubhouse, 4300 Leisure Lane. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Candi Gates, 717 Parker Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/31/2008. (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: VANAVERY Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22160.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is as close as it gets. Kalamazoo Gazette, Thursday, January 10, 2008, Pg A4:6. VANAVERY, Mr. Terry L. Of Kalamazoo Passed away January 8, 2008. Memorial gathering to be held at the VanAvery home on Saturday, January 19th from 2-4 PM. Memorial contributions to the family would be appreciated. (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: AJP44 Surnames: JENNINGS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/4563.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk Death Record COK Bk 2 pg 254 #3909: Charles C. Jenning W/M widower 67 yrs 6 mos 1 day POB: NY; DOD: May 26, 1898, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Cause of Death: Heart Failure; occ: Laborer; Father: Abraham Jennings of Kalamazoo and Mother: not listed Charles C. Jennings was found dead in bed at his home, 836 Portage street, (May 26, 1898) Thursday morning. A physician was called and pronounced the cause of death probably heart disease. Mr. Jennings retired Wednesday evening apparently in his usual health, though he had been in rather feeble health for some time. He has for many years been a resident of Kalamazoo, having first moved to this county in 1865 and to the city in 1869. He was a veteran of the civil war. During his residence here he has held several positions of trust, being deputy sheriff and in charge of city work several times. He was for several years, until about two years ago, engaged in the plumbing business. source: Kalamzoo Gazette May 27, 1898 I would think his Civil War record would be interesting. I do not have that information. The following are entries from the City of Kalamazoo directories. The first one appears to be this Charles C. Jennings, not sure about the other two. Jennings Charles C , foreman Kalamazoo Street Ry Co, residence 836 Portage.Jennings, John F, canvasser, boards 836 Portage, Kalamazoo City, 1887 Jennings Charles C , saloon, tobacco and cigars, 115 South Rose, residence 530 West Ransom, Village of Kalamazoo, 1883 Jennings Charles C , The Senate, 117 S Rose, Village of Kalamazoo, 1883 I have never seen the name of Jenney attached to these families, however I have just dealt with the time since they arrived in Kalamazoo. 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: cssva3 Surnames: Jennings Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/4563.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know who the parents and grand parents of Charles C Jennings where? I think this is part of my line but cannot make a connection. Do you know if they changed their name from Jenney? 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: JosephAHittle Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22152.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That would help substantially!! Thornton was James and Mary's oldest son, and the dates fit the "stuff" I already have. Thanks very much. Now, to find Abigail. If I have her placed correctly, her husband, Eli, died in Columbia County, Pennsylvania in 1852. I'm still hypothesising here, but the pieces seem to be fitting together. Thanks! Joe 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.