This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ck761 Surnames: Kuis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22151/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for the obits for Barney Kuis who died 7/23/1946 and his wife Jennie who died 12/10/1966 or their daughters Irene who died 5/18/1992 and Cecelia who died 4/1/1997 (they never married). All allegedly died in Kalamazoo. Just looking for names of surviving children - any help would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Twigg, Chaney, Cheney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22098.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The surnames in the previous post should be Twigg And Chaney not Cheney. 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: philipffej Surnames: Twigg, Cheney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22098.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just in case anyone is researching the Twigg's or Chaney's, Olive Twigg's mother was Eleanor Chaney. 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: CHANNELL, DEHAAN, WORST Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22046.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 2008, page 131. Billy Lee CHANNELLS; age 76; sex Male; race White; DOD 11 Jan 2008; POD Bronson Methodist Hospital; DOB 27 July 1931; POB Kalamazoo, Mich; marital status Married; surviving spouse Nancy DEHAAN; occ Firefighter; res 8523 Edgewater Drive; cause Congestive heart failure & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; father William Harley CHANNELLS; mother Nellie Minerva WORST; burial Central Portage Cemetery by Langeland Funeral Homes; informant Nancy CHANNELLS. (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: WIESSNER, LAUGHLIN, PRESTON Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22113.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 2008, page 0188. Gregory Keith WIESSNER; age 45; sex Male; race White; DOD 19 Jan 2008; POD 9271 E. 'T' Ave, Pavilion Twp; DOB 6 Oct 1962; POB Kalamazoo, Mich; marital status Married; surviving spouse Christine PRESTON; occ Auto mechanic; res 9271 E. 'T' Ave; cause Severe head & chest trauma; father Ronald W. WIESSNER, Sr.; mother Mary K. LAUGHLIN; informant Christine WIESSNER. (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: GOOLSBY, BLACK Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22150/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1947, page Kalamazoo State Hospital 159. William P. GOOLSBY; age 46 yrs 7 mos 3 days; sec Male; race White; DOD 9 June 1947; POD State Hospital; DOB 6 Nov 1900; POB Oxford, Mississippi; marital status Single; occ None; res Kalamazoo, Mich; cause Epilepsy (status epilepticus); father William Thomas GOOLSBY born Etla, Mississippi; mother Emma Darcus BLACK born Etla, Mississippi; burital 11 June 1947 at Riverside Cemetery (Kalamazoo) by Langeland Funeral Home; informant State Hospital Records. (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: TWIGG, BUTCHER, CHENEY Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22098.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo County Clerk's Death Record Book 1961, page City of Kalamazoo 151. Olive A. TWIGG; age 63; sex Female; race White; DOD 24 Feb 1961; POD Borgess Hospital; DOB 1 Feb 1898; POB Jay Co., Indiana; marital status Married; surviving spouse Bert TWIGG; occ Housewife; res 1605 Crooked Lake, Kalamazoo, Texas Twp; cause Coronary thrombosis-2 days, myxoedema-8 years; father George BUTCHER; mother Unknown CHENEY; burial 27 Feb 1961 at Texas Corners Cemetery by Truesdale Funeral Home; informant Bert TWIGG of 1605 Crooked Lake. (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: elockery Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/4044.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sarah Slocum is my great great gradmother. Her daughter Irene Doremire married Lucius Lockery. I've been researching my family's history for a short time. Maybe we can compare notes. 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: EIBERGEN, FORTIN, AQUINTO, FOX Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22149/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary K. EIBERGEN - Clarkston, MI, Formerly of Pontiac & Kalamazoo, Died August 30, 1996. Beloved wife of Bernard. Dear mother of Michael EIBERGEN of Clarkston, Dr. Robert EIBERGEN of N. Carolina, Patrick EIBERGEN of Chicago, IL, Kathleen FORTIN of Waterford, Jon EIBERGEN of Pontiac and William (Dorothy) EIBERGEN of N. Branch. Dear sister of Lorraine AQUINTO, the later Kenneth "Bud" FOX and the late Robert FOX. Also survived by 6 grandchildren; Melissa EIBERGEN, Kristine FORTIN, Cassandra, Lindsey, Stephanie, and Michael EIBERGEN. Mrs. EIBERGEN was a 1942 graduate of Nazareth School of Nursing, Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, September 3, 1996, 10 AM at St. Daniel's Catholic Church in Clarkston, Fr. Patrick Halfpenny will officiate. Burial following at All Saints Cemetery. Family will receive friends at Coats Funeral Home in Waterford, Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Rosary Service Monday 8 PM. Memorials may be made to St. ! Daniel's Catholic Church, 7010 Valley park, Clarkston, MI 48346. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 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: TENBUSSCHEN, SIGLER, ORR Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22148/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Bessie M. TEN BUSSCHEN - 2400 Portage Road, died Monday morning, March 9, 1998. Mrs. TEN BUSSCHEN was born October 10, 1906 in Providence, KY, the daughter of Ernest and Alice (ORR) SIGLER. Bessie came to Kalamazoo when she was 14 years old. She was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in 1976; and by nine brothers and sisters. Surviving are 2 sons, James TEN BUSSCHEN and his wife, Fran of Kalamazoo; a daughter-in-law, Maryann TEN BUSSCHEN of Kalamazoo; 4 grandchildren, Michael, Julie, Sherrie, and Chris; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. TEN BUSSCHEN will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 from the Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Ave with Rev. Mr. Ken Baker officiating. Private interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may meet the family at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. this evening from 7-9 p.m. The famil! y asks that memorials be made to the Third Christian Reformed Church Memorial Fund. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mar 1998 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: THOMAS, GIBSON, BARTZ, FITZPATRICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22147/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Don F. THOMAS - Kalamazoo, Died Saturday, February 14, 1998 at the Borgess Medical Center. Mr. THOMAS was born July 7, 1917 in Bryan, TX, the son of Lloyd and Bessie (GIBSON) THOMAS. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1935, and from Western Michigan University in 1948. Mr. THOMAS was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in WW II. He was a member of the Westwood United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo, and a life member of Allegan Masonic Lodge F & AM #111. He retired from the Miller-Davis Co. after 33 years of service as a field accountant. Surviving are 1 nephew and his wife, Timothy and Anna THOMAS of Allegan; 1 niece and her husband, Emily and Rick BARTZ of Ohio; 2 grandnieces; 2 grandnephews; 1 sister-in-law, Rose THOMAS of Allegan; several cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane; 1 brother, Glenn; and his sister, Mary FITZPATRICK. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Westwood United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo, Pa! stor Eric Beck officiating. Private interment will be held at Poplar Hill Cemetery in Monterey Township. Memorials may be made to the Westwood United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Gorden Funeral Residence Allegan Chapel source: Kalamazoo Gazette Feb 1998 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: TOWNE, CARSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22146/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ralph H. TOWNE - Galesburg, age 71, passed away Friday evening, December 5, 1997 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, where he had been a patient for the last few days. Ralph was born October 5, 1926 in Galesburg, MI the son of Harold Adams and Lula Bernice (CARSON) TOWNE and has lived here all of his life. He had been a builder in residential construction all of his life, retiring in 1982. He served during WWII in the US NAVY in the Asiatic Theatre. He was a former member of the Galesburg Rotary and a member of the Augusta Custer VFW Post #7956. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie E. in 1980 and surviving are three sons and their wives, John and Wendy TOWNE of Anchorage, Alaska, Kenneth and Kathy TOWNE, and Richard (Rick) and Kathy TOWNE, all of Elkhart, Indiana; six grandchildren, Laurie, Todd, Stacie, Autumn, Harmony and Cayene; and two great-grandchildren, Breanna and Eithan; a brother and sister-in-law, Rodney and Betty TOWNE of Richland; two nieces and nephew. ! Also preceding him in death was a brother Cullen TOWNE. Family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Hoag-Switzer Funeral Home, 145 W. Battle Creek St., Galesburg, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 am with Rev. Whitney Brown of the Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg. American flag presentation will be under the auspices of the Augusta Custer VFW Post #7956, to whom memorials also may be directed. 132540 W. M-96, Augusta, MI 49012. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Dec 1997 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: HOPPE, PARKER, LUNG, ABRUZZO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22145/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Mildred L. HOPPE - 3708 W. Michigan Ave., Formerly of Dunhill Terrace - Died Friday evening, July 26, 1996. Mrs. HOPPE was born March 11, 1912 in Auburn, IN the daughter of Samuel I. and Elnora Jane (LUNG) PARKER and had made her home in this community since the early 1930's. She was a graduate of the Bronson School of Nursing where she received her registered nurse degree. She worked as a registered nurse at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Fairmont Hospital, Pine Crest Sanitarium, T.B. Sanitarium, VerDries Nursing Home, and for the Department of Social Services as a visiting nurse. She was a member of the First United Methodist church. Mildred was an avid bridge player with the groups from the Elks Club and the Lions Club. In 1935 she was united in marriage to William A. HOPPE, who preceded her in death on August 9, 1971. Surviving are two sons, one daughter and their spouses, Bruce W. and Judy HOPPE of Brentwood, TN, Brian A. and Elise HOPPE of Kalamazoo, Jane L. a! nd Tony ABRUZZO of Lapeer, MI; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Todd and Jennifer HOPPE, Mary and Daniel HOPPE, Gina and Elizabeth ABRUZZO; and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. HOPPE will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Langeland Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick A Trust 100 Chapel with Sandra Elfring officiating. Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may meet the family at the memorial chapel today from 2-4 and 7-9. source: Kalamazoo Gazette July 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: HAMILL, FROBENIUS, KAMMERER, CRAMB Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22144/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Ruth M. HAMILL - 1400 North Drake Rd., died Saturday, morning September 14, 1996. Ruth was born November 25, 1900 in Cooper Township, the daughter of Frank and Mary (KAMMERER) FROBENIUS, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo College in 1923; was a past matron of OES Loyalty Chapter #497, and a member of the Daughters of the Nile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. HAMILL, Sr, and a daughter, Beatrice CRAMB. Surviving are a son, Thomas E. (Kathleen) HAMILL, Jr. of Richland; a daughter, Jean HAMILL of Plymouth, MI; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may meet the family on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, A Trust 100 Chapel where a[n] Eastern Star Service will be held Monday evening at 7 pm. Private family graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Hamill will be held 11:00 Tuesday at the KIVA Room at Friendship Village (14! 00 N. Drake Rd.). Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 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: FRANKS, MARTIN, DANIELS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22143/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Miss Sheila Lynn FRANKS - 5806 Harvest Way, Departed this life October 25, 1996. She was born January 4, 1965 in Kalamazoo, MI, the only child of Charlie and Ida Faye FRANKS. She was a 1983 graduate of Kalamazoo Central HIgh School, and was employed by the Federal Government and a resident of Hiram, Georgia. While attended [sic] Langston University she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Vallie Ree MARTIN; grandfather, Albert FRANKS; and two uncles, Michael and Kenneth MARTIN. She is survived by her parents, Charlie and Ida Faye FRANKS; her stepmother, Leola; and step-brother, Anthony DANIELS; a grandmother, Naomi FRANKS and her grandfather, Matthew MARTIN; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousin, other relatives and friends throughout the country. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, at Christian Life Center, Pastor Joe Brooks officiating. Interment Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Arrangements by Harper Fune! ral Home 521 Douglas, A Forethought Member. 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: TUCKEY, BARNES, HORNE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22142/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Albert J. TUCKEY - Of Portage, We lost our husband, father, and friend on Sunday, November 2, 1997, after injury and illness. Born August 10, 1937 in Portage to Charles J. and Margaret M. (BARNES) TUCKEY. Al was raised in the Long Lake area, and was a lifelong Portage resident, except for a short sojourn in Las Vegas. He started worked at an early age, spending 8 years in machine shops and tool and die, then going on to his real love, spending the 18 years with the local Sheriffs Dept. as a deputy, Sergeant, and Chief Deputy. Following his career in law enforcement, he started a motorcycle sales and repair shop, ending with two complete Kawaski [sic] dealerships. The past five years were spent in sales, and he was currently employed at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park as a Family Service Counselor. Al was a member of Masonic Lodge #340 in Portage, and other interests included R.V. traveling and computers, as well as being a fan of TV boxing and racing. We'll most remember h! is sense of humor, his commitment to his family, and his loyalty and affection for life-long friends. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart and wife, Marlene; and three children, Deborah L. and husband, Joseph GRIER of Grand Rapids, Charles J. TUCKEY and Chris A. TUCKEY, both of Kalamazoo. In addition, he has two grandsons, Troy TUCKEY and little Albert Joseph TUCKEY. He also leaves three step-grandchildren and their families; and a sister, Charlyn HORNE of Mattawan, along with many special friends. Although we will miss him sorely, we are comforted to know that he achieved most of his dreams and had few regrets. The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at the funeral home at a time to be announced. Interment will be at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Heritage Funeral Home, 4102 S. Westnedge, (Between Kilgo! re and Whites) 616-226-0240 source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1997 (submi tted 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, BOOYINGA, BUGLER, MCGLOCKLIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22141/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Ruth E. TYLER - 5340 S. 38th St., Climax, died Sunday afternoon, November 23, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. TYLER was born May 17, 1926 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Charles and Anna (BUGLER) BOOYINGA, and had been a life resident of this area. She had been employed for 15 years with the Allied Paper Corp. She had worked in 4-H, and as a member of the Country Homemakers Extension, Climax-Scotts Group. She and her husband monitored Channel 9 on the CB, and she used the handle of the "Rolling Pin" on Channel 4. Ruth was an active bowler. On June 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Emery D. TYLER, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and their spouses, Richard D. and Karen, Kenneth L. and Arlene; 6 grandchildren, Sara, Emily, Crystal, Kevin, Tabitha, and Heather; 1 sister, Jo-Anne MCGLOCKLIN of Climax; several nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. TYLER will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 ! S. Burdick St. with Rev. Mr. Charles R. Hulbert officiating. Private interment in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends may meet the family at the Memorial Chapel today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association-Hospice Program. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1997 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TENNEY, PROPER, HOEFLINGER, CARRIZO, WALDBAUM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22140/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TENNEY, Robert Nelson Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday evening, January 22, 2008. Bob was born January 14, 1942 in Royal Oak, MI, the son of Elmer and Marguerite (Proper) Tenney. Bob graduated from Ferris State University in 1965 with a degree in accounting. He was honored to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service in 1997 from his alumni school. Bob lived in California for over 40 years. He retired in 1996 as the CEO of Fremont Financial. Bob returned to Michigan in 2004 and found the perfect home for himself and his beloved dog, Isabella here in Kalamazoo. Bob's family members include his brother, John (Nancy) Tenney; niece, Meri; nephew, John E.L. Tenney; sister, Shirley Hoeflinger Carrizo (Carlos); niece, Laura Waldbaum; nephews, Chris, Matthew, Keith and Tim, all from California. Bob had a life filled with a commitment to work gay rights and a strong belief in education. He built and sustained long lasting friendships across the country as he traveled extensively. He will always be remembered fo! r his strong work ethics and commitment to his beliefs of personal freedom. In accordance to Bob's wishes, there will be no visitation and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Unity of Kalamazoo Support Programs. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/25/2008. (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: NIXON, BUCK, STEWART, TOWNSELL, VAUGHN, HAYWOOD, CAPLES, BELL, PAUL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22139/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NIXON, Roberta E. "Ms. Virginia" Of Kalamazoo Mrs. Roberta Nixon (Virginia) went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 19, 2008. Virginia was born in Gary, IN, May 29, 1933, the daughter of Robert Buck and Maggie Stewart-Buck. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Walter Townsell; her sister, Alberta Vaughn and second husband, William Nixon. Cherishing her memories are her four children, Curtis, Bernard, Cecil (Shaneika) Townsell and Juanita Haywood, all of Kalamazoo; six grandchildren, Jenea (Yafinceio B. Harris) Haywood, Cecil, Jr., Walter, Ciara, Derrick Townsell, Alexis Caples and Brittany Bell-Paul; several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her homegoing celebration is scheduled for Monday, January 28th at 11 AM at Galilee Baptist Church, Pastor J. Louis Felton, officiating. Visitation on Sunday, January 27th at the Harper Funeral Home from 3-6 PM. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/25/2008. (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: BUELL, JULIEN, KEECH, FIELDS, TAYLOR, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22138/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JULIEN-BUELL, Sherry Ann Of Kalamazoo Passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was born November 2, 1932 in Watson, MI the daughter of Harold and Bernice (Keech) Julien and had lived in Kalamazoo for many years. Sherry was a care giver, loved to spend time with her kids and grandkids and loved to play bingo. She is survived by her children, Patricia Fields, Penny Taylor, Clayton, Jr. (Virginia) Buell and Cindy (Carl) Smith all of Kalamazoo; many grand and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 1:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Interment will follow in Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 11:00 AM. Special thanks to Sandy and Ronnie for the special care you gave to Sherry. www.langelands 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/25/2008. (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.