This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WEBB Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22137/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WEBB, E. Jane Of Kalamazoo Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 12 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. with Rev. Sandra Elfring officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM Monday until time of service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, the SLD Center or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. The full obituary for Jane will appear in the Sunday Gazette. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/26/2008. (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: LEIMBACH, VOGLER, REINHOLD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22136/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEIMBACH, Mrs. Caroline Anne Age 74 Of Douglasville, GA Passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008. She was born November 16, 1933 in Alabama the daughter of the late Frank H. Vogler and the late Anna Louise Reinhold Vogler. She was of the Lutheran Faith. She worked many years as a secretary, teacher and later retired from the Federal Marshall Program. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Vogler. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Lori Leimbach of Douglasville; two brothers, Bill Vogler of New Jersey and Charles Vogler of Michigan; Two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM from Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta with Rev. Gregory S. Walton, Pastor officiating. Messages of condolences to the family may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglas Chapel is serving the Leimbach Family. 770-942-2311. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/26/2008. (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: WEED, BUSH, ENGLAND, FREY, VANDERPLOEG, LANING, DAVIDSON, SIEB Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22135/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WEED, George W. Of Allendale, MI Formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Age 82 Passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008. George was born October 5, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy June (Bush) Weed, his parents, Asa W. and Kathryn (England) Weed, and his sister and brother-in-law, Marge (Robert) Frey. He is survived by his wife, Rose Weed; children Terry (John) VanderPloeg, William (Teresa) Weed, Linda Weed, Carol (Charles) Laning; step-children David (Diane) Davidson and Denise Sieb; 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a brother Eugene "Bud" Weed of Manistee, MI, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. George was a veteran of WW II and Korea. He retired from the US Army after 20 years of service. A memorial service will be held at the Memorial Alternatives Chapel on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 11 AM. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the Memorial Alternatives Chapel, 2432 Fuller, NE, Grand Rapids, MI, telephone 616-363-3700, website www.memorialalternatives.com. I! n lieu of flowers, donations to the In-House Hospice Solutions of Grand Rapids would be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/24/2008. (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: PATEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22134/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PATEL, Mrs. Kusum Surendra N. Augusta, SC Mrs. Kusum Surendra Patel, entered into rest on January 23, 2008 at Anna Maria Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held 3 PM Saturday January 26, 2008 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Columbia Road Chapel with Mrs. Sushilaben Joshi, Priest officiating. Mrs. Patel was a former resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan for over twenty years with her younger son, Anil and daughter-in-law, Kumud. She later moved to N. Augusta, South Carolina, where she resided for the past two years with her older son, Parimal and daughter-in-law, Vijula. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Parimal and Vijula Patel, Anil and Kumud Patel; daughter and son-in-law Shakuntala and Sureshbhai Patel; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez, GA 30907. 706-868-9637 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/24/2008. (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: AMES, RUGGLES, FULLER, CARGILL, HARDY, BLANCHARD, MOHNEY, FERNANDEZ, KOHLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22133/mb.ashx Message Board Post: AMES, Mrs. Laura L. Of Kalamazoo Mrs. Ames passed away Monday evening, January 21, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born March 11, 1918 in Crystal Valley, MI, one of five children to Ira and Mabel (Ruggles) Fuller. Mrs. Ames was employed by Western Michigan University as the secretary to the registrar for 14 years. She was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church for nearly 50 years and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. On February 11, 1939, she was united in marriage to Kermit Ames, who preceded her in death on May 15, 2007. Also preceding her in death are her parents; two brothers, Elmer and Archie Fuller; and two sisters, Mary Cargill and Ida Bell Hardy. Surviving are two children, Connie (Dean) Blanchard of Buffalo, WY and Bill Ames of Lansing; five grandchildren, Linda (Jack) Mohney, Laura (Vern) Fernandez, Beth (Mark) Kohler, Katie Ames and Tom Ames; and seven great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Samantha, Brianna, Kaleo, Kealoha, Cameron and John. Funeral services for Mrs. Ame! s will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 27th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, with Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Price, officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 PM until the time of services. Private interment will be in Grand Prairie Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Westwood United Methodist Church. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/24/2008. (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: SHAFER, CREQUE, DOWNS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22132/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SHAFER, Mrs. Jessie M. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday afternoon, January 21, 2008. Jessie was born June 10, 1924 in Galesburg, Michigan, a daughter of Mantle and Jessie (Creque) Downs. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was employed with George Sage Insurance Agency years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Alton and Gary Shafer; four sisters and a brother. On June 22, 1946, she was united in marriage to Norval D. Shafer, who survives. Also surviving are a son, David Shafer of Kalamazoo. Anatomical donation to Michigan State University has taken place. Friends may meet the family 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: NOBLE, ROLLINS, BUECHNER, WEST, FROST, YOUNG, BASSETT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22131/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOBLE, Margaret J. Of Kalamazoo Passed away January 22, 2008. Margaret was born April 5, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frank and Georgia (Rollins) Buechner. She is survived by two daughters, Barb West of Kalamazoo, Vicki Frost (Bill Howard) of Gobles; five grandchildren, Scot (Deb) Young, Lori (Jeff) Bassett, Jack Frost, Jr., Stacey (Kara) Young, Steve Young and six great-grandchildren. At her request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements handled by the Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: MANN, ECHOLS, MABON, DIXON, RUSSELL, FITZPATRICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22130/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MANN, Mr. Michael Dale., Sr. Of Kalamazoo, MI Departed this life Thursday, January 17, 2008. He was born January 11, 1953, the son of Thelma and Thaddis Echols, in Kalamazoo, MI. Michael D. Mann was an employee of General Motors Corporation for 22 years, until he retired. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda Joyce Mann. He also leaves to mourn eight children, Michael D. Mann, Jr., Martin Lee, Mark Allen and Derek Eugene Mann, Lakisha Mabon/Mann, Marlon M. Mann, Eva L. Dixon, and Percillia A. Dixon; his parents, Thelma and Thaddis Echols; one sister, Sharon (Bennie) Russell; five brothers, Robert (Diana) Mann, Kenneth (Linda) Mann, Ronald Echols (who passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008), George (Betty) Fitzpatrick and William Mann, all of Kalamazoo, MI; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, a host of sister and brother-in-laws and a host of friends. Also, his loving pet dog, Rocky Mann. Services will be held 11 AM Friday with a 10 AM family hour at The Galilee Baptist Church, Pastor J. Louis Felton, officiati! ng. Friends may view 3-6 PM Thursday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: HART, CHELF, BOTTOM, NIGHTINGALE, BAILEY, JORDAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22129/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HART, Imogene Of Kalamazoo Imogene passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Adair County, Kentucky, to Carl and Beulah (Chelf) Bottom, they moved to Lansing when Imogene was a child. She was employed by Sears, Roebuck and Co. in Lansing for 35 years, until her retirement. While living in Lansing, she attended Penway Church of God. In 1967, she was married to Raymond Hart. After her retirement, they then moved to Pentwater, where Imogene resided for about 15 years, before moving to Kalamazoo. She was presently a member of Westwood Church of God in Kalamazoo. Surviving are one brother, Maurice (Sherrie) Bottom of Raytown, MO; three nieces, D'Anne (Dick Brown) Nightingale, Lynette (Keith) Bailey and Cheryl (Richard) Jordan; one nephew, Mark (Kathy) Nightingale; and five grandnieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her husband, Raymond, in 1985; her parents; one brother, Kenneth Bottom and one sister, Marjorie Nightingale. In accordanc! e with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Private family services will be held at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Westwood Church of God. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: FINKEY, SKIERA, WERDA, DEQUIN, DICKMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22128/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FINKEY, Katherine Ann Of Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Monday morning, January 21, 2008 at Borgess Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, after losing a year-long battle with colon cancer. Kathy was born in Detroit on August 23, 1962, to Raymond J. and Louise M. (Skiera) Werda. She was united in marriage to Lloyd E. Finkey in August of 1989. Lloyd preceded her in death in July of 1996. Kathy loved animals, gardening and music. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Finkey; her mother and sister, Barbara Jean DeQuin. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Millicent Ann Finkey; her father and father-in-law, Jack Dickman. Funeral services for Kathy will take place on Friday, January 25th, 11:00 AM at First Assembly of God, 5550 Oakland Dr., Portage. Visitation will be at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo on Wednesday, January 23rd, 1-8 PM and on Thursday, January 24th, 9-11 AM and 1-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family will accept donations to be used towards fune! ral expenses. Interment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery Chapel. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: ECHOLS, MANN, RUSSELL, FITZPATRICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22127/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ECHOLS, Mr. Ronald E. Of Kalamazoo, MI Departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born May 9, 1957, the son of Thelma and Thaddis Echols in Kalamazoo, MI. He was preceded in death by is brother, Michael D. Mann, Sr., on January 17, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Thaddis and Thelma Echols of Kalamazoo, MI; his children, Ronecka and Shawn Echols, both of Grand Rapids, MI, Max Echols of Kalamazoo, MI and Adam Echols of Traverse City, MI; one sister, Sharon (Bennie) Russell; four brothers, Robert (Diana) Mann, Kenneth (Linda) Mann, George (Betty) Fitzpatrick, and William Mann, all of Kalamazoo, MI; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also, long-time companion, Miriam Jackson. Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday with a 10:00 AM family hour at The Galilee Baptist Church, Pastor J. Louis Felton, officiating. Friends may view 3-6 PM Thursday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000 . Interment Riverside Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: DUNCAN, BIGELOW, OSBORN, RIPLEY, LEONARD, FALLS, MCNETT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22126/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DUNCAN, Alberta Jean Age 78 Died January 20, 2008 at her daughter's residence. Services will be private. Mrs. Duncan was born on September 18, 1929 in Fort Worth, TX. She was a homemaker and had resided in Beaufort for the past 10 years. She is survived by three sons, Charles and Judy Bigelow of Comstock, MI, Donald Bigelow and Ray Osborn, both of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Laurene and Bill Ripley of Hastings, MI, Pat Leonard of Beaufort, SC; two sisters, Jacqueline Falls and Betty McNett, both of Kalamazoo, MI; 25 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6113, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 or The Make A Wish Foundation, PO Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: BROWN Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22125/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BROWN, Ms. Diann Age 48 Kalamazoo, MI Departed this life Saturday, January 19, 2008. Services will be held 1:30 PM Friday, with a 12:30 family hour at Church of God Pentecostal. Friends may view 5-7 PM Thursday at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: ALDRICH, VORIS, SITES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22124/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ALDRICH, Dorothy (Voris) Age 89 Passed away at Brandon Woods Retirement Community in Lawrence, KS, Thursday, January 17, 2008. She was born November 23, 1918 in Martinsburg, WV, the daughter of Louis Robert Voris and Addie Sites Voris. She grew up and graduated from high school in Hagerstown, MD. She received a bachelors degree in chemistry from Randolf Macon Woman's College (VA) in 1940 and a masters degree in chemistry from Mount Holyoke College (MA) in 1942. She worked as a chemist at the Celanese Corporation, first in a laboratory in Maryland for five years and then in a research laboratory as a microanalytical chemist in New Jersey for three years. She married Lyman C. Aldrich, May 14, 1950, in Hagerstown, MD and moved to Covington, VA with her husband. There she worked at Industrial Rayon Corporation for three years. She subsequently lived several places with her husband and two children, moving to Kalamazoo, MI in 1973. After 29 years she and her husband moved to Lawrence in 2002. She is survived by! her husband, Lyman; two children, Jane V. Aldrich, Lawrence, and Lyman (Skip) C. Aldrich Jr., West Chester, PA; daughter-in-law, Roberta H. Aldrich and three grandchildren, Christopher, Stephanie and Jeffrey Aldrich, West Chester, PA. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert S. Voris. Mrs. Aldrich will be interred at the Green Hill Cemetery in Martinsburg, WV, following a private graveside service. Condolences can be sent to the family through at www.warrenmcelwain.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts be made in her memory to the local Humane Society or charity of the giver's choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/23/2008. (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: TREISTRAM, BENTHIN, BIRKHOLD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22123/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Donald H. TRIESTRAM - Kalamazoo, MI, Died Friday morning December 5, 1997 at his residence. Mr. TRIESTRAM was born March 19, 1916 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Herman and Elsie (BENTHIN) TRIESTRAM. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Navy as a radio technician. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and owned Triestram Appliance Store for 45 years before his retirement. In 1939, he received a Bachelors Degree of Science from Western Michigan University. He was a member of the Kalamazoo Country Club for 40 years, Kalamazoo Downtown Lions Club for 50 years, and attended Zion Lutheran Church. He also was a Past President of the Kalamazoo School Board and Past Vice Mayor of the Kalamazoo City Commission. In May 1944, he was united in marriage to Idean (BIRKHOLD) TRIESTRAM who survives. Also surviving, a son, David TRIESTRAM of Kalamazoo; a grandson, Adam of Rochester, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 3 o'clock Tuesday from the Lan! geland Family funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. with Pastor Louis Grother officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Downtown Lions Club, Zion Lutheran Church, or charity of your choice. 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: HUGHES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22122/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ms. Era Mae HUGHES - 3468 Comstock Village Apt. 105, Kalamazoo, MI, was called to rest by the angels of God, to that heavenly home on May 9, 1997 at the age of 36, at her home, after suffering from a long illness. She was born June 13, 1960 in Okolona, MS, the daughter of Elizabeth and Robert HUGHES. Era confessed her hope in Christ at an early age in Okolona, MS. She moved to Kalamazoo, MI, in 1974, and became a member of Second Baptist Church, and later joined Faith Temple church of God. She was employed at Borgess Medical Center and attended Davenport College. She was also the proud mother of two sons. She was pre-(this clipping stops here) source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 10, 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: HUSTED, LEVERTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22121/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas R. HUSTED - Venice FL, Formerly of Kalamazoo, MI, died May 2, 1997. He was born December 27, 1918 in Oshtemo, MI and came to Venice 12 years ago from Kalamazoo, MI. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II, a life member of the American Legion and a member of Elks Lodge #2378 Englewood, FL. He retired from the Postal Service in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Della M.; two sons, Thomas R. and wife Anne of Rowlett, Texas, and Michael A. and granddaughter Shannon of Kalamazoo; two brothers, John of Venice and Glenn of Kalamazoo; a sister, Margaret LEVERTON of Venice. A brother, Richard preceded him in death. There will be no visitation. Services will be announced. National Cremation Society, Sarasota Chapter is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1200 S. Trail, Venice, FL 34293. source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 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: HUTT, STORR, JACOBSON, PHILLIPS, SHOOK, BRADY, PETERS, SCHUUR, OLSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22120/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Jeannette M. HUTT - Kalamazoo, MI, passed away Tuesday evening, April 29, 1997. Mrs. HUTT was born September 1, 1908 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Thomas and Sophia (JACOBSON) STORR. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident, and was a member of the Borgess Service League. She was preceded in death by her first husband, LeRoy G. PHILLIPS; her second husband, Dr. Ralph W. SHOOK; and her third husband, Henry T. HUTT on November 8, 1990. She is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia BRADY of Florida, and Jacqueline (Timothy) PETERS of Kalamazoo; 5 grandchildren, Jane (Danny) SCHUUR, Thomas (Susan) BRADY, Joseph BRADY, Timothy (Sandra) PETERS II, and Ann (Vincent) HAAG; 6 great-grandchildren; a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Red and Elizabeth OLSON and family; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held 11 o'clock Friday in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Cohagen, Pastor of the First Congregational Church ! of Mattawan, officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel 622 S. Burdick St. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association of the charity of your choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette April 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: TAYLOR, JULIEN, ENNIS, BOWMAN, BUELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22119/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Terry R. TAYLOR Sr - 7550 Timbercreek Ct., died suddenly on Sunday, October 5, 1997. Terry was born October 13, 1955 in Kalamazoo, the son of James and Sherry (JULIEN) TAYLOR, and was a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters; 1 brother; and 2 grandchildren. Surviving are children, Terry TAYLOR Jr., Nicole (Taylor) DEVRIES, Timothy TAYLOR, Jonathan (Taylor) ENNIS, Celena TAYLOR, April TAYLOR and Levi BOWMAN; 7 grandchildren; his mother, Sherry BUELL; 2 brothers, Ronnie and Clayton; 3 sisters, Patty, Penny and Cindy; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:00 o'clock Wednesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with the Rev. Mr. John Vick officiating. Interment in Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego. Friends may meet the family today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Sherry BUELL to be used in a fund to purchase a headstone for Terry. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 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: WELSH, FULLER, WOOD, CLEMENT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22118/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barbara J. WELSH - Zephryrhills, FL, Formerly of Portage, Passed away Thursday, November 21, 1996 at Tampa General Hospital. Mrs. WELSH was born January 29, 1918 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin the daughter of Gla and Julia FULLER. She resided in the Oak Brook Mobile Home Park, Portage from 1991 until moving to Florida in 1996. She was a former member of the Hope Reformed Church and Loved the Lord. Surviving are her husband, William, whom she married September 17, 1938; one daughter, Jane (Dale) WOOD of Carmel, IN; one son, David (Theresa) WELSH of Ferndale, MI; four grandchildren; one sister, Joyce (James) CLEMENT of Titusville, FL; two brothers, Dean (Doris) FULLER of Gobles, Bruce FULLER of Venice, FL. The family will meet friends Tuesday 1-3:00 P.M. at the Gobles Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Tuesday 3:00 P.M. Rev. W. W. Green officiating. Interment Robinson Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1996 (submitted by a volunt! eer, 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.