This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WEBB, GIBBONS, SEARLES, MUHA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22171/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WEBB, Ellen Jane (Gibbons) Age 86 Of Kalamazoo Passed away at Woodside of Friendship Village on Friday, January 25, 2008. Jane started life as the third child of Leo and Pauline (Searles) Gibbons, Detroit, MI on May 10th, 1921. Earning a Masters Degree in Home Economics from Wayne State University, Jane served as head of that Department in the late 1940's. In 1947 she married Merle E Webb, her husband of 56 years, who preceded her in death March 17, 2003. Their three children survive: Melissa Webb Muha, Portage, MI; Michael (Pamela) Webb, Richmond, VA; and Brian (Carmella) Webb, Columbus, OH. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces Helen Jane and Marcia; nephews Steve and Randy. Preceding her in death were her parents and brothers Robert and Richard Gibbons. Jane & Merle moved to Kalamazoo in the early 1950's. After several years as a full-time mother and homemaker, Jane returned to education as a Science and Math teacher at Northeastern Junior High School and later as a tutor for the SLD ! Learning Center. She was a co-founder and director of Kalamazoo's Major Disease Clinic, a non-profit clinic serving the needs of children with serious medical conditions. Jane was a devoted wife, a creative homemaker, a gifted teacher, a loving mother and an active member of First United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to Noon Monday January 28th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. with a memorial service at noon the same day. A reception for family and friends will be held immediately following the memorial service in the KIVA at Friendship Village. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SLD Learning Center 504 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo 49907, Hospice Care of SW Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, 49007 or First United Methodist Church 212 S Park St, Kalamazoo, 49007. Please sign Jane's guest book at www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: VANDYKE, VANDERZOUWEN, TEUNIS, ANDRUS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22170/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANDYKE, Dorothy J. Dorothy J. (VanderZouwen) VanDyke, age 72, of Scotts, MI, died Friday afternoon, January 25, 2008, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on March 12, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI and is the daughter of John and Eda B. (Teunis) VanderZouwen. She was a 1952 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School. Dorothy resided in Grand Rapids from her birth until 1964; then, they moved to Kalamazoo, MI until 1972; then to Richland, MI until 1984; then to Elkhart, IN until 2000 and finally, to Scotts, MI. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching, but her family was her pride and joy. On August 7, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI, Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin J. VanDyke, Sr. and he survives. Also surviving are her four sons: Marvin J. (Charlotte) VanDyke, Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI, Randall S. (Cheryl) VanDyke of Scotts, Bruce A. (Deb) VanDyke of Elkhart, IN and Jeffrey L. (Karen) VanDyke of Hickory Corners, MI; her son-in-law: Duane (Josie) Andrus of Kalamazoo; ! twenty two grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; her parents: John and Eda VanderZouwen of Grand Rapids; two brothers: Bryan "Bernie" (Joyce) VanderZouwen of Grand Rapids and Jack (Barbara) VanderZouwen of Traverse City, MI and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Cheri J. Andrus on Nov. 25, 1994. At the request of the family, friends may call on Monday, January 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Northeastern Baptist Church, East Entrance, 6536 East G Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the Church. The funeral service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held on Tuesday, January 29th at 11:00 AM at the Northeastern Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. John Blodgett of Elkhart, IN, and Rev. Gregory L. Bishop and Rev. Nathan Pierpont, both of Northeastern Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution! s in Dorothy's honor may be made to the Northeastern Baptist Church Bu ilding Fund or the Borgess Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 348 N. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007. The FARLEY- ESTES & DOWDLE Richland Chapel 269-629-6022 is in charge of all the arrangements. Personal messages for the family may be left at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: AJP44 Surnames: TAYLOR, ROBAR, ANDERSON, STACK, HEEMSTRA, WILSON, BOURDO, CARTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22169/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Cheryl A. TAYLOR - Kalamazoo, MI, Passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 1996 at her residence following a three year battle with cancer. Mrs. TAYLOR was born November 25, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan, a daughter of Richard and Esther (ANDERSON) ROBAR. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1962, coming from Muskegon. She was employed at Armour Switft Eckrich for 15 years. On August 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to Raymond R. TAYLOR, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Christine STACK, Cindy (David) HEEMSTRA, and Stephanie (Jimmy WILSON) TAYLOR, all of Kalamazoo; 6 grandchildren, Jodi STACK, Brittany WILSON, Whitney TAYLOR-HEEMSTRA, Tyler HEEMSTRA, Lindsay and Nathan HEEMSTRA; her parents, Richard and Esther ROBAR of South Bend, IN; 2 sisters, Georgia (Fred) BOURDO of El Paso, AR, and Tami (Ken) CARTER of Xenia, OH; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. The! re will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held 1 o'clock Friday from the Langeland Chapel 622 S. Burdick A Trust 100 Chapel with the Rev. Barbara L. VanEck officiating. Interment of cremains will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery, Comstock. Memorials may be directed to the Visiting Nurse Assoc. Hospice Program. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 1996 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANSWEDEN, WESTBROOK, WERTZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22168/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VAN SWEDEN, Gayle L. Of Kalamazoo Passed away, Thursday, January 24, 2008 at her home in Kalamazoo. She was born April 3, 1942 in Kalamazoo, to Marinus and Maxine (Westbrook) Van Sweden. Surviving Gayle is her mother, Maxine; son, Michael Wertz of Grand Rapids; granddaughter, Amanda; several cousins; three aunts; and special family friends, Dennita Warner and family. Preceding her in death was her father, Marinus. No visitation or services are scheduled. Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: RIEKSE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22167/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RIEKSE, Richard D. Of Kalamazoo Richard Riekse was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 27, 1930 and passed away at Tendercare of Westwood Nursing Home on January 24, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, living primarily in the Vine neighborhood where he had many friends including several special friends at the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received the Korean Service Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the Ft. Custer Honor Guard and the U.S. Army at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Wednesday January 30, 2008 at 12 noon. Those wishing to attend the service should gather in the funeral cortege assembly area at 11:45 AM on Wednesday. The interment of his wife Anna's cremains will also take place at this time. The public is invited. Hospice Care of S.W. Michigan would be a wor! thy recipient of donations in Richard's name. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 343-1508. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: PFEIFER, SWONK, COLLINS, HERN, BLAKE, HENDERSON, OVERLOOP Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22166/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PFEIFER, David Allen Age 66 Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Monday, January 21st at his winter home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Born August 13, 1941, to Jeannette Pfeifer. He married Sharon Swonk on June 10, 1961, in Kalamazoo, MI, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church and she survives. David retired from General Motors in Grand Rapids, MI, after 37 years of employment. He enjoyed fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and was an avid golfer. Surviving besides his wife, Sharon, are two sisters and one brother, Janice Collins of Portage, MI, Diane Pfeifer of Mattawan, MI and William Pfeifer of Macon, GA. Also surviving are two daughters and one son, Lindy Hern (Robert Michael), Kimberly Blake (Timothy), David Brian Pfeifer (Annette); 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Pfeifer of Kalamazoo, MI; his brother, Phillip Michael Pfeifer of Kalamazoo, MI; his sister, Carol Henderson of Chatsworth, GA and nephew, Jim Overloop of Kalamazoo, MI. Cremation has taken place, according to hi! s wishes. A Michigan memorial service will be announced later this year. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: OVERACKER, MILLS, WELLINGTON, STARR, MITCHELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22165/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OVERACKER, Richard Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at his home. He was born July 28,1952 in Allegan, Michigan, to the late Robert and Edith (Mills) Overacker. He was united in marriage to Cindy Wellington in 1979, in Kalamazoo. She survives. Richard's main enjoyment was to go deer hunting. Also surviving Richard are his children, Clifford Overacker, Terry Starr, Nicole Mitchell and Jason Overacker; brothers, Russell (Karen) Overacker, Mike (Carla) Overacker, Don (Kathy) Overacker and David (Denise) Overacker; seven grandchildren; Mother-in-law, Ruth Wellington, several brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Overacker. A celebration of Richard's life will be held on Feb. 2, 2008 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at "A Pizza Yen", 1807 Vanderbilt Rd., Portage, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Richard's family may be directed to Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo., MI 49007. ww! w.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: LITTIG, ASHTON, TRESCHER, TUCKER, MEYERS, TAYLOR, LIDSTROM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22164/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LITTIG, Joanne Ebner (Ashton) Joanne Ebner Littig, age 83, a longtime resident of Kalamazoo, died at Huron Valley Hospital in Commerce, Michigan on Monday, January 21, 2008. She was born July 14, 1923, in Traverse city, Michigan to the late Frank Edwin and Georgiaetta Ashton. The beautiful Ashton Park was a gift of her family to the residents of Traverse City many years ago. She attended the University of Michigan where she obtained her Masters Degree in Nursing. During her long career as a Registered Nurse she became the head of Nursing at Munson Hospital (now Munson Medical Center) in Traverse City. Eventually she moved to Kalamazoo where she was employed for many years at the Upjohn Company as an industrial nurse. In 1981, she was united in marriage to the late John D. Littig M.D. She was an excellent cook who loved to entertain friends and family. She was an assistant at The Kalamazoo Kennel Club and involved in many philanthropic activities throughout her life. She will be dearly missed by her fami! ly and all who knew her. Joanne is survived by her stepson Lawrence Littig of South Salem, New York, her step-grandchildren Lawrence W. Littig Jr. (Kipp) and wife Jill along with great-grandchildren Emma, Lauren and Trescher of Fairfield, CT, John S. Littig and Lynn of Brooklyn, New York, Lisa Ann Tucker and husband Adam of New York City, she is further survived by her cousin Jean Meyers of Muskegon, Michigan, nieces Sandra Taylor and husband Glenn of Ft. Worth, Texas, Carol Lidstrom and husband Craig of Farmington Hills, Michigan, nephew John E. Ashton Jr. of Scottsdale, Arizona, ten great-nephews and nieces and 17 great-great grand nephews and nieces along with many dear friends. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her brother John Edwin Sr. As per her wishes there will be no services. Donation may be made in her name to the charity of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: AJP44 Surnames: TYLER, CHURCH, BRIGGS, HENDERSON, REYNOLDS, CRUMMEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22163/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Louis M. TYLER - 9745 N. Riverview Dr. Died Wednesday evening August 21, 1996, at his residence. Mr. TYLER was born April 23, 1920, in Mt. Clements [sic], MI, the son of Alvin and Cecil (CHURCH) TYLER and had lived in the Kalamazoo area for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 29 years at the Torin (Brundage) Company. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a life member and past commander of the Comstock VFW Post #6252 and a former member of the M.O.C. He was preceded in death by a brother Wallace TYLER. On July 30, 1941, he was united in marriage to the former Helen BRIGGS who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and 1 son, Janice (M.C.) Terry of Moulton, AL, Maryln (Harold) HENDERSON of Viola, DE and Timothy N. TYLER of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Daniel, Ronnie and John HENDERSON, Jessie Terry and Shannon Tyler; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marie REYNOLDS of Decatur, MI and Donna (Harold) CRUMMEL of Palmetto, F! L; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 3:00 o'clock Saturday at the Langeland Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick A Trust 100 Chapel with Pastor Bill McKay of the Faith Covenant Ministries of Allegan and Chaplain Mary Heintzkill, Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo, officiating. Interment in East Cooper Cemetery with military honors being conducted by Comstock VFW Post 6252, Herb Gage officiating. Friends may meet the family today from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1996 (submitted by 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: JENUWINE, HANFLAND, PARISH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22162/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JENUWINE, Deborah Deborah passed away Tuesday morning at St. Joseph Mercy hospital in Ann Arbor losing her 20 year painful battle with severe Reiter's syndrome. She was born in South Bend, Indiana March 1, 1958, the daughter of Barbara and John Hanfland. She is survived by her four sons Daniel, Brian, Matt, Colin and three grandchildren Ashlynn, Brianna, and Chloe. She is also survived by her siblings Doug (Carol) Hanfland, David (Penny) Hanfland, Donald (Kim) Hanfland, Denise (Patrick) Parish, and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by everyone who spent even the smallest amount of time with her. A family memorial was held at her Brother David's house in Fulton Michigan Saturday, January 26th. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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, TOOLE, BYERS, BROWN, FITZHUGH, FLEEGER, GREENBERG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22161/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARRIS, Mrs. Marjorie R. Portage, MI On Friday afternoon, January 25, 2008, Marjorie Ruth Harris of Portage was called home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. The daughter of Manford and Nonie (Toole) Byers, she was born April 8, 1925 in Gentryville, Indiana. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident for 61 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and three brothers, by her husband George in 1993, and by her son Gary in 1980. Marjorie was a longtime member of the Oakwood Bible Church in Kalamazoo where she taught Sunday School for many years and later visited the elderly and the homebound. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Karen Brown (Winter Haven, FL) and Nona (Michael) Fitzhugh (Comstock Park, MI), three grandchildren (Joy Fleeger, Josh Fitzhugh, Brent Greenberg), four great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives. On Tuesday, January 29 family and friends may meet the family for visitation at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes' Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, in Kalamaz! oo, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, January 30, at 11:00 AM at the Oakwood Bible Church (4100 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, 49008). Private interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest North Cemetery. www.langelands.com, 269-343-1508. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be designated for the "missions fund" of the Oakwood Bible Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: Van Avery Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22160/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for an obituary for Terry Lee Van Avery. He passed away on 1/8/08. I believe the Obit. was in the K-Zoo Gaz. on 1/10/08. I tried to search M-Live for an obit. but my anti virus program stopped it because someone or something was sending me some harmful bug or something. any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 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: WHL44 Surnames: COLE, KLINE, HILLS, SUBACZ, MYERS, CONOLLY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22159/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COLE, Kenneth G., Sr. Comstock Peacefully passed on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Ken was born December 26, 1925 in Centerville, MI the son of Floyd F. and Ethel I. (Kline) Cole. He resided in Comstock for many years in the home he built for his family. He was a member of the Comstock United Methodist Church, played the organ, loved carpentry, gardening, golf, and most of all his family. During WW II he served his country in the United States Navy and was employed by James River Corp. as a production planner for 40 years. On June 23, 1950 he married the former Virginia Hills, who preceded him in death on June 14, 2004. He was also preceded by his brothers, Donald Cole and Eugene Cole; and a sister, Juanita Subacz. Ken is survived by his children, Kenneth G. Cole, Jr. of Columbia TN, David (Colleen) Cole of Comstock, Shirley (Leon) Myers of Marcellus, Thomas (Jean) Cole of Richland, Gary (Molly) Cole of Cooper Twp., Brian Cole of Comstock, William Cole of Kalamazoo and Clayton (Marion) Cole of Alamo Twp.; 22! grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Betty (Dale) Conolly; brother, Maurice (Bonnie) Cole; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Milwood United Methodist Church, 3919 Portage Rd. with Pastor Peggy Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway on Monday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Arbor Day Foundation. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: BOELMAN, BAUGHMAN, HARBESON, COHEN, DOLHAY, VERMEULEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22158/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOELMAN, Mrs. Mary E. Portage, MI Went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon January 24, 2008 at her residence. Mary was born June 21, 1921 in Comstock, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Baughman) Harbeson. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Sabos Food Service for 18 years at GMC before retiring. Mary enjoyed knitting, her little dog Dutchess and watching the evening boats come in on Austin Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her former husband. On June 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to Alfred S. Boelman who survives. Also surviving, is her son Michael Cohen of Hilliard, OH; a brother, Thomas Harbeson of Portage; brothers-in-law, Jerry Boelman of Parchment and Steve (Shirley) Boelman of Kalamazoo; sisters-in-law, Edna Dolhay of Kalamazoo and Ann Vermeulen of Kalamazoo, and very special friends whom she loved dearly, Kriss (Carl) Swinehart of Manton, MI; Jason Swinehart of Kalamazoo; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be h! eld 10:30 Tuesday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: AUKERMAN, HEIGHTON, KOEHLER, LEMANSKI Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22157/mb.ashx Message Board Post: AUKERMAN, Ricky L., Sr. Age 53 Of Portage Passed away on January 25, 2008 at home. Ricky was born on March 9, 1954 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Willard and Barbara (Heighton) Aukerman. Ricky is survived by two children, Ricky L. (Nichole) Aukerman, Jr. and Aisha (Joshua) Koehler; four grandchildren, Alyssa, Evan, Jacob and Ricky III; an ex-wife, Nayoma Aukerman-Lemanski, his fiancé, Linda Doskus, three brothers; two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 28, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge-343-6156 where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Rev. John Vic officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (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: AJP44 Surnames: TOMPKINS, KING, MILLERLILE, CARLSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22156/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Dorothea M. TOMPKINS - Of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1996 at her home. Mrs. TOMPKINS was born October 2, 1915 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of William and Vivolean (KING) MILLERLILE, and had been a resident of Kalamazoo since 1945. She enjoyed friends, family, flowers, sports, music, camping and travel. A skilled seamstress, she liked to design her own creations. For many years she worked tirelessly on behalf of the developmentally disabled, even forming a Girl Scout Troop for them. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Community church of Southwest Michigan. On June 1, 1938 she was united in marriage to Herbert A. TOMPKINS, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Ted N. TOMPKINS of Schoolcraft; two daughters, Patricia A. CARLSON of Sparta and Margaret "Peggy" TOMPKINS of Kalamazoo; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 o'clock Wedne! sday at Langeland Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick A Trust 100 Chapel with Rev. Mr. Davidson Loehr officiating. The family will receive friends at the chapel on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Memorials may be directed to Community Advocates for the Developmentally Disabled, Hospice of Greater Kal. or the charity of choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 1996 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROUNDHOUSE, HERREMA, TIETJEMA, DEDOES, WIENERT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22155/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Wiona ROUNDHOUSE - Kalamazoo, MI, Died Thursday afternoon, April 3, 1997. Mrs. ROUNDHOUSE was born June 14, 1906 in Manton, Michigan, a daughter of John and Velena TIETJEMA) HERREMA. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life, and was a member of Trinity Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Meno ROUNDHOUSE on January 14, 1997; a daughter, Frances Meyer DEDOES; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. She is survived by a son, John (Ruth) ROUNDHOUSE of Schoolcraft; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth HERREMA of Kalamazoo; a brother, John (Janice) HERREMA of Kalamazoo; 2 sisters-in-law, Anna Gretchen WIENERT and Neil ROUNDHOUSE; and several nieces, nephews; and cousins. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held 11 o'clock Saturday, April 12, at Trinity Reformed Church, 326 W. Cork St. with the Rev. Mr. Kevin Kleinheksel officiating. A private inter! ment of cremains will be in Caldwell Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Apr 1997 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: ROUSE, DOKEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22154/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dale D. ROUSE - 6744 Peyton Place, Kalamazoo, Dale's life began November 25, 1909 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was a member of "The Heart Club", a citizens-band radio club. Dale really enjoyed life and he was a handyman who loved building things. His family includes 4 children, Edwin of New Mexico, Caroline and David, both of Kalamazoo, and Howard of Cedar Springs; a brother, Venton ROUSE of Washington; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Dale died Wednesday February 19, 1997 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gert (DOKEY) ROUSE in 1995. Friends may visit with Dale's family 7-9 PM Friday at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, where a Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, Dale will be buried next to his wife, Gert in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Source: Kalamazoo Gazette Feb 1997 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: RAGAN, HARRIS, PAUL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22153/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Orville RAGAN - Former Kalamazoo deputy chief of police Orville R. RAGAN died in his home Saturday at the age of 69. RAGAN retired as deputy chief in 1975 after 25 years on the police force. Before that he worked for the Dowagiac Police Department and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He also was a state police officer for the Michigan State Police at its Battle Creek post. While with the Kalamazoo Police department, RAGAN advanced rapidly through the ranks from a patrol officer to 1950 to the rank of deputy chief in 1970. His son, David RAGAN of Allegan, said his father enjoyed his work as a police officer, particularly his years on the street. "He never cared for it as much as an administrator as he did on the street," he said. "He liked to be a street copy." David RAGAN said his father liked to play golf when he was not working and enjoyed yard work and small construction projects. Besides his son, RAGAN is survived by Francis RAGAN, his wife of 42 years; f! ive grandsons; a brother, Merle RAGAN of Heber Springs, Ark; and two sisters Vera HARRIS of Marcellus and Myrtle PAUL of Eau Claire. Private services will be held Wednesday at RAGAN's home in Allegan. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 17, 1993 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JosephAHittle Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22152/mb.ashx Message Board Post: At household 40/45 in Schoolcraft Township is the family of James and Mary Kline, both born in Pennsylvania Kline, James: 39, Farmer (ditto) Mary: 37, Keeping House (ditto) Thornton, 15, at home, POB=Michigan (ditto) Charles, 12, (ditto), (ditto) (ditto) Sarah, 10, (ditto), (ditto) (ditto) Mary, 7 (ditto), (ditto) (ditto) Clara, 4 (ditto), (ditto) Thornton, Abigail, 78, POB=Pennsylvania This seems to be the same family which was enumerated as Household 1713/1729 in Flowerfield Township in St. Joseph County in 1860, where Mrs. Thornton is listed as Abba. I am particularly interested in Abigail Thornton. If anyone has any information on her, or the Klines, I'd love to hear from you! Joe Hittle skadj@yahoo.com www.hittle.info 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.