This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: KLOK, AHLSTROM, HOUSE, BEEKMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27080/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Mary Jane KLOK, 823 Oak St., passed away Wednesday morning Jan 23, 1974. Mrs. KLOK was born Jan 29, 1921 in Muskegon, Mich., daughter of Melvin and Marie AHLSTROM and was a resident here since 1942. She was a graduate of Western Michigan University. She was a high school teacher and most recently was a librarian with the Plainwell Community Schools. Mrs. KLOK was a member of the Michigan Librarians, American Association of University Women and the Women of the Moose. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Marie HOUSE of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Stewart (Laurine) BEEKMAN of Twin Lake, Mich; one granddaughter, Melissa Jane; her father, Mr. Melvin AHLSTROM of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 1 o'clock at Langeland Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, Rev. Charles Anderson, of the Covenant Church, officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gaze! tte Jan 1974 (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: Ardis48 Surnames: NEAL, COOK, GRAHAM, STRATTON, GARRETT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27079/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Stanley W. NEAL, loving and caring father passed away Tuesday morning, November 14, 2000 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted loving husband and father who is survived by his wife of 68 years., Thelma Edith NEAL. Mr. NEAL was born January 11, 1914 in Richland, Michigan, a son of Adrian A. and Mary E. (COLE) NEAL. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident, and was employed with James River for 43 years, retiring in 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Delora; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by 5 children, Stanley "Buck" (Sally) NEAL of Allegan, Dolores (Donald) COOK of Kalamazoo, Eileen (Marshall) GRAHAM of Delton, Diana (James) STRATTON of Kalamazoo, and Phyllis (Richard)GARRETT of Lowell; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1 o'clock Friday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., 343-1508 with the Rev. Mr. Mike Kemper! , of Lutheran Church of the Savior, officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in East Cooper Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society of Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 2000. (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: wkappe1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/12059.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Herman, Iam very interested in the Groenheide and the Smoes genealogy. Because both families fit in the Hol or Hall genealogy. Contact me please Willem from the Netherlands 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: Ardis48 Surnames: NASH, NASH-HUIF Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27078/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert E. Lee NASH, of Kalamazoo, Died Thursday morning, September 6, 2001, in St. Peterburg [sic], Florida, where he resided for 3 years. Preceded in death by his father, Russell F. NASH, and brother, Howard Leslie NASH. Survived by his mother, Lucille NASH. Survived by his mother, Lucille NASH, of Kalamazoo; 4 brothers, Russell V. & Dena NASH of Kalamazoo, David & Judy NASH of Martin, Earl & Linda NASH of Lawrence, Larry & Alice NASH of Kalamazoo; children, Dan NASH of Kalamazoo, Matthew NASH of Lawton, Rob & Jennifer NASH-HUIF of Lawton, Andrew NASH of Mattawan, Molly NASH of Lawton; several Grandchildren. He graduated from Comstock High School in 1959, he attended Parsons Business School. He married in 1961 in Kalamazoo. He was employed at Fabri-Kal Corp. in Kalamazoo for 25 years. He loved golf, bowling & playing cards with the family. Cremation & Services pending. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the family. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 2001 (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: Ardis48 Surnames: NAPP, MEULMAN, VANDENBERG, SCHIEDEL, MCNEES, KROEZE, BUSSEMA, JAGER, KNAPP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27077/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. William J. NAPP, 209 W. Tyler St., passed away Tuesday evening, November 15, 1977. Mr. NAPP was born June 25, 1898 in the Netherlands, the son of John W. and Anna MEULMAN NAPP and had been a resident of Kalamazoo for over 70 years. He was a member of the Third Reformed Church. Prior to his retirement he was employed with the Parchment School System as a custodian in Northwood School and prior to that he was self-employed as a celery farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna and a grandson, Terry VANDENBERG. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters, John W. of Kal., Garrett of Alamo, Mrs. Peter (Ann) VANDENBERG of Kal, Mrs. Robert (Jennie) SCHIEDEL of Cooper, Mrs. Donald (Wilma) MCNEES of Alamo and William Jr. of Bloomingdale; 17 grand-children; 6 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters and 1 brother, Mrs. Jennie KROEZE, Mrs. Neal (Martha) BUSSEMA, Mrs. Harry (Tina) BUSSEMA, all of Kal., Mrs. Rhien (Ann) JAGER of St. Petersburg, Fla. and John KNAPP of Kal.; several niece! s and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick with Rev. Mr. Norman VanHeukelom officiating. Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the Memorial Chapel where the family asks that memorials be made to the Third Reformed Church Building Fund or the Rocky Mountain Birds (end of obituary) source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1977 (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: Bieliauskaite Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27071.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much. I clearly did not look hard enough. 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: bob31439 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27071.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The database is still there. http://www.kpl.gov/databases/alpha.aspx 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: Ardis48 Surnames: NAPP, KNAPP, KROEZE, BUSSEMA, JAGER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27076/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. John NAPP, 524 Edison St., passed away Monday afternoon at his home. Mr. KNAPP [sic] was born September 17, 1868, in Oostwold, Groningen, Netherlands, son of William and Martha NAPP and had been a resident of Kalamazoo for about 49 years. Mr. NAPP was a celery grower and was a member of the Third Reformed Church. Surviving are: 2 sons, William and John; 4 daughters, Mrs. Jennie KROEZE, Mrs. Martha BUSSEMA, Mrs. Tina BUSSEMA and Mrs. Anna JAGER, all of Kalamazoo; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Third Reformed Church, Thursday at 2 o'clock Rev. Nickolas Rozeboom and Rev. A. T. Laman officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Relatives will meet at the church, Thursday at 1:45, for prayer service. Friends may call at the Langeland Chapel until Thursday noon. source: Kalamazoo Gazette 10 May 1953 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: Ardis48 Surnames: NAPP, KONING, NIEWOONDER, BOLLE, SINOTTE, VANDENBERG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27075/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Ida NAPP, 3118 N. Westnedge Ave., died Thursday morning, April 20, 1995 at her residence. Mrs. NAPP was born June 21, 1920 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Thomas and Dena (NIEWOONDER) KONING and was a life resident of this community. She was a member of the Third Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William KONING. On October 6, 1944 she was united in marriage to John W. NAPP, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, three sons and spouses, Ruth and Larry BOLLE of Kalamazoo, Howard and Marilyn NAPP of McBain, Dean and Debra NAPP of St. Joseph, Ronald and Rhonda NAPP of Kalamazoo; nine grandchildren, Pamela SINOTTE and her husband Scott, Dawn PENNING and her husband Chris, Michael BOLLE, Alison, Ryan, Gregory, Brian, Kevin and Kristen NAPP; a great-grandson, Tyler Andrew SINOTTE; three brothers, one sister and spouses, Joe and Frances KONING, Grace KONING, Ellen and Tony VANDENBERG, all of Kalamazoo, Henry and Beatrice KONI! NG of Florida; a sister-in-law, Teen KONING of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. NAPP will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the Third Reformed Church, 2345 N. 10th St. with Rev. Mr. Don Jansma and Pastor William NAPP officiating. Private interment in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may meet the family at Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick A Trust 100 Chapel today from 2-4 and 7-9. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research. source: Kalamazoo Gazette April 1995 (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: Ardis48 Surnames: NAPP, MEULMAN, KROEZE, BUSSEMA, JAGER, PERTON, DRENTH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27074/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Ann Napp, 514 Edison St., Passed away Tuesday afternoon at Bronson hospital. Mrs. NAPP was born April 3, 1872, in Oostwald, Groningen, the Netherlands, the daughter of John and Jennie MEULMAN. She had resided here for the past 46 years and was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church and the Ladies Mission Society. Surviving are: her husband, John; two sons, William and John NAPP; four daughters, Mrs. Jennie KROEZE, Mrs. Martha BUSSEMA, Mrs. Tina BUSSEMA and Mrs. Anna JAGER; three brothers, Claus Rhine and Joseph MEULMAN; two sisters, Mrs. Sinner PERTON and Mrs. Alice DRENTH; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, all of Kalamazoo. Friends are being received at the Langeland chapel until Friday noon. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 o'clock at the Third Reformed church, Rev. Nicholas Rozeboom officiating. Relatives are requested to meet in the church parlors at 1 o'clock. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Apr 15, 1952 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: Ardis48 Surnames: NAP, KIMBALL, KETCHUM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27073/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo native Harold Kenneth NAP died Aug. 1, (1993) at his home in Kansas City, MO, due to complications from cancer. He was 72. NAP was born on Aug 7, 1921, in Kalamazoo. In 1939, he graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. He was a U.S. Navy pilot in World War II, and moved to Kansas City from Kalamazoo 43 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two sons, James and Randy, both of Kansas City; one daughter, Jeanne KIMBALL of Kansas City; one sister, Betty KETCHUM of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Jack of Kalamazoo and Robert of Alamo, Texas; and four grandsons. Services were held in Kansas City. source: Unknown newspaper (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: Ardis48 Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27070.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Your quickest and best route is to contact the Kalamazoo Public Library for this obituary. They provide an excellent inexpensive service. KPL.gov 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: Ardis48 Surnames: NAP, SOOTSMA, GLERUM, VOSSER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27072/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Gertrude NAP, 1410 N. Park St., passed away Monday evening. Mrs. NAP was born February 28, 1892, in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late Derk and Grace SOOTSMA and was life long resident of this community. She was a member of the North Park Reformed Church. Mrs. NAP was the widow of Thomas NAP. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite GLERUM; one son, Richard NAP; 5 grandchildren, Sharilyn Thomas and Kenneth GLERUM, Philip and Cynthia NAP; one sister, Mrs. Trina VOSSER, all of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. A brother, Garrett SOOTSMA, preceded her in death last December 29. Services will be held at the Langeland Memorial Chapel Thursday at 3 o'clock, Rev. Emo Ausema officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Jan 11, 1960 (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: Bieliauskaite Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27071/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kalamazoo Public Library web site had a link to access America's Genealogy Bank (a version of NewsBank, I think), that was a gem for finding old obits in various newspapers. I can no longer find that web link on their site, and I tried emailing the library but got no response. Does anyone know what happened to it, or if it's available at another web site? I'm guessing it got cut maybe for budget reasons? thanks for any insight on this. 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: MarshaKayBinkley1950 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/8511.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have connection by marriage to Fenstermacher family and Huber Marsha K Fenstermacher / Binkley 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: mwhite491 Surnames: Russell,Manuel,Lee,Harris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/2682.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for ED Lee/Harris in connection with Manuel/Russell family formerly in Kalamazoo, MI. Especially Ephraim Manuel b 1795/6 Marjorie A.Manuel White mwhite49@earthlink.net after Jan. 15, 2011 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: mladyshelb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23378.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a relative that has researched this Genealogy thoroughly. She is a direct descendant ad would have all this information. Please E-mail Beatrice Spooner Piper. Beechie1930@aol.com and put Worden in the subject line. She knows the answers to all these questions. 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: CaroleAlden Surnames: PAGE Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27070/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have just posted a baby picture of Glenn Carlton Page who I believe is the one who died 4 Jul 1997 Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. If someone could kindly do a lookup for me we might be able to let the family know we have one of their treasures. 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: CaroleAlden Surnames: PAGE, MILLER, KULLIK, McCARTHY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27069/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This picture was found in a collection that included the wedding book of John Andrew KULLIK 1937-1975 and Doris Jean McCARTHY. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Page, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Page and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller were amoung the guest. Likely, it belongs to the following family: 1920 Census Kalamazoo Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Michigan 100 Page George B Self (Head)Self (Head) Male White 33 abt 1887 Married Michigan Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Page Greta M Wife Female White 31 abt 1889 Married Michigan United States of America United States of America 100 Page Glenn C Son Male White 7 abt 1913 Single Michigan Michigan Michigan 100 Page Arthur C Son Male White 2 abt 1918 Single Michigan Michigan Michigan Glenn C. Page SSN: 368-01-4546 Last Residence: 49008 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America Born: 10 Mar 1912 Died: 4 Jul 1997 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951) Glenn Carlton Page Birth 10 Mar 1912 in Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, Michigan, USA Death died 4 Jul 1997 in Parchment, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA I don't know if the families were related. 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: Jeanh1943 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/14625.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Helen Shingledecker married Max Harrison son of Ernest John Harrison and Ethel Barnes. Who were her parents, and are they listed in the Shindledecker Chronology. 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.