This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: toddskazoo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/520.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendant of Joseph Lee. Be very careful when reviewing documents pertaining to Joseph Lee. His death records show he was born in Ohio not Mass. Joseph is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo Michigan. Name: Joseph Lee Gender: Male Burial Date: Burial Place: Death Date: 05 Mar 1929 Death Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan Age: 76 Birth Date: 1853 Birthplace: Ohio Occupation: C Laborer Race: White Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Father's Name: Nicolis Lee Father's Birthplace: U Mother's Name: U Mother's Birthplace: Ireland Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B02387-4 System Origin: Michigan-EASy Source Film Number: 2075001 Reference Number: P 2 Reg.# 23 Collection: Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995 Joseph was married to Louisa Mayes in 1885. Joseph had a twin brother named John that married Louisa's sister Catherine Mayes. You will find Catherine's mother Emaline Mays living with John and Catherine Lee on census records. Larry toddskazoo@att.net 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: Herron, Butcher, Chaney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27047/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Any relatives of Ernest Herron out there? He was the second husband of my great grandmother Eleanor Isabelle Chaney Butcher. 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: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26112.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: She was quite a lady! I am the Historian for the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone DAR Chapter and am gradually writing biographies for our newsletter. I would appreciate any vignette you could provide about her. Personal recollections are valuable in histories. Thank you, Ardis Pierce 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: FredBlankenburg Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26112.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for posting this about my Grandmother. 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27046/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please reconsider and repost the query you deleted. There are several things to be considered here. A. If you want lemonade you gotta squeeze a lemon. B. Do not be intimidated by the naysayers (I was going to say something else, but that would get deleted for sure). C. This is a "help you if we can" website and you are seeking help with minimal information on a broad forum. D. I briefly saw your reply to Jeff, but then the query disappeared, and it included your grandmother's name. Again, please repost your query, include as much info from the death certificate and the marriage license as you are able and we will at least try to steer you in the right direction. WHL 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: EUSTICE Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27045/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EUSTICE, Richard M. Portage Passed away Sept. 11, 2010 at his home. Richard was born Sept. 20, 1935 in Elizabeth, IL. A complete obituary and details of his Celebration of Life service will be forthcoming. Friends may share a memory online at: www.avinkcremation.com Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 13, 2010 (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: GRINER, MILLER, HIPPEN, SAUNDERS, PANCAKE, BERTCH, NIMMO, BOWERS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27044/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GRINER, Richard G. (Dick) Vicksburg Richard G. Griner passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, following a brief stay at Rose Arbor. Dick was born on August 23, 1925, in Schoolcraft, Michigan, and resided in Vicksburg most of his life. Dick was a proud veteran of World War II, 67th Armored Regiment Recon Company, having served in Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Berlin Invasion. He received the Eame Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, the good Conduct Ribbon, Belgium Fouragere Award, and the WW II Victory Medal. Dick retired from the Upjohn Company in 1985 after 32 years of employment. He was well known as a handyman and spent many of his retirement years doing carpentry work for friends and family. He served many years as a Vicksburg Volunteer Fireman, and also served on the Fireman's Volunteer Diving Team. Dick was a member of VFW Post 5855, the American Legion, the American Legion Drum and Bugle Core and for many years sang and danced in the Vicksburg Rotary Showboat. Dick's family was very! special to him, and he especially loved and enjoyed time with his granddaughter Amy. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean (Miller) Griner; his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Don Hippen; his granddaughter, Amy (Hippen) Saunders and Grant Saunders, whose help and friendship he so appreciated. He is also survived by his brother, James (Leona) Griner of California; cousins, Joyce Pancake and Phyllis Bertch; as well as numerous sisters-in law and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Griner, brother-in-law Robert Nimmo, and cousin Barbara Bowers. Per Dick's wishes cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 14, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Friends may share a memory online at: www.avinkcremation.com. Arrangements handled by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society of Schoolcraft. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 13, 2010 (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: MILLS, VANALLEN, LANUTI, GREEN, WOOD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27043/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MILLS, Kenneth E. Age 79 Of Augusta Kenneth E. Mills, age 79, of Augusta, died September 11, 2010. Ken was born May 25, 1931 in Battle Creek to Harry and Hazel (VanAllen) Mills. Ken graduated from Augusta High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Ken married Martha Smith in 1965 in Augusta. The couple enjoyed 45 years of happy marriage. Ken worked at Clark Equipment for 28 years, before his retirement in 1983. He then worked as a security guard for Pinkerton Security. Ken is survived by his wife, Martha; two daughters, Vicki (Phil) Lanuti of Ann Arbor and Brenda (David) Green of Whitmore Lake; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ken was preceded in death by his son, Brian S. Wood. At the request of the family, friends may call Monday, September 13, 2010 from 6 to 8 PM at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME AUGUSTA CHAPEL where funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Augusta Cemetery with full military honors. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Augusta Library. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 13, 2010 (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: WILLIAMS, LINDERS, ELLIOTT, EWING, SIMON, BARBER, LAGORE, SPENCER, KUTZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27042/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILLIAMS, Griffith L. "Bill" Portage Passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010. Bill was born October 17, 1921 in Lawton, MI the son of Harry L. and Anna Elizabeth (Linders) Williams and was a lifelong resident of this area. He proudly served his country during WW II in the United States Navy. When he returned home, he worked for Brinks Armored Company and retired from Cadillac Overall Supply. On August 13, 1948, he married Beverly Elliott, who survives. Also surviving are Bill's children, Jeffrey (Jane) Williams of MS, Eileen Ewing of CA, Diane (Dennis) Simon of Kalamazoo, Michael (Patty) Williams of SC, Karen (Steven) Barber of Lake City and John (Teea) Williams of Fulton; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Anna Mae LaGore, Betty (Paul) Spencer and Fannie (Robert) Kutz. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. The family will receive friends at the fun! eral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Interment will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Kairos Dwelling. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 13, 2010 (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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27029.2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is considered RESEARCH!! Press on regardless. WHL 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: sillymom57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27029.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the support. My grandmother's name was Katherine (also Kathryn) Mary Beezer Lane. I can trace the Beezer line back to the 1600's but her husband - John Robert Lane - the only information I have is his name, a birthdate of Aug. 17, 1894 Michigan, a marriage date of Aug. 11, 1928 and DOD Oct. 7, 1942. Prior to his marriage in 1928... who knows? Much speculation..no photographs.. stories that he ran away from home. Father may have worked in mines. Without his parents names and with such a common Surname it has been difficult. I'm new to this...so I appreciate the support and I'm sorry if I'm going about things in the wrong way. Thank You. 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, SCHOLTEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27041/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Steven NAP (Johanna SCHOLTEN) formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away at the age of 93 on March 9, 1987. She was born April 22, 1893. Services were held at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home in Lansing, IL. Burial was in Munster, IN. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mar 1987 (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: NAP, SCHOLTEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27040/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Steven NAP (Johanna Scholten) formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away at the age of 93 on March 9, 1987. She was born April 22, 1893. Services were held at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home in Lansing, IL. Burial was in Munster, IN. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mar 1987 (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: NAP, KETCHUM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27039/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Jacob NAP, 2025 Ravine Rd., Passed away Tuesday evening. Mr. NAP was born June 3, 1896 and had lived in Kalamazoo most of his life. Before his retirement, he was employed by the Brown Co., KVP Division. Mr. Nap was a member of the North Park Reformed Church. His wife, Carrie passed away in 1955. He is survived by one daughter; Mrs. Andrew (Betty) KETCHUM of Kalamazoo; 3 sons, Harold of Kansas City, Mo. Robert of Elgin, Ill. and Jack of Barry County; 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Steven, Herman and Emerson, all of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Langeland Memorial Chapel, Rev. Donald Nienhuis officiating. Interment in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette 5 Jul 1966 (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: philipffej Surnames: Lane Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27029.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Don't worry about the posts, if you don't have a clue as to where he was born what else are you supposed to do!!!!!! Good luck with your research. One question, what was your grandmother Lane's first name? 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: sillymom57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27029.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i apologize. i'll remove them myself. 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: BACKUS, ALSON, SUTTON, LAWRENCE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27038/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BACKUS, Bobbie Jo Age 34 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on September 9, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo MI. Bobbie Jo was born July 28, 1976, daughter of Robert Backus of South Bend, IN. and Mary Alson of Kalamazoo. Bobbie was a very kind and loving person. She especially loved dearly her four children, Jared and Olivia Sutton, and Andrew and Anthony Lawrence. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Mary, and three brothers, Jason, Bobby James, and Tyson, also her fiancé Dale Lawrence. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine Cathedral, Reverend Harry Potter presiding, on Monday September 20, 2010 at 2 PM. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate St. Augustine Cathedral Parish or Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. (269) 343-6156 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 12, 2010 (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: BOS, COOK, RUESS, VANDERSILK, RAMOS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27037/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOS, Kathryn L. "Kate" Of Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday September 9, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Kate was born February 8, 1922 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Fred and Grace (Cook) Ruess. On August 9, 1941 she was united in marriage to Conrad Bos who preceded her in death on May 15, 1997. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Jerry; three daughters, Loanne, Bonnie, Deborah; brothers and sister, William, Helen, John and Earl. Prior to her retirement she worked for several years at Corsiglia's Restaurant and then later worked part-time at Langeland Family Funeral Homes for 18 years. She is survived by her son, Gilbert Bos; six grandchildren, Brett, Bryan, Paul, Mark, Eric, and Amy; several great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Carol VanderSlik, Margaret Ramos, Fred Ruess, Edward Ruess; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:00 o'clock Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick with Rev. Jim Dyke officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest! Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Thursday evening from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the West Michigan Cancer Center. www.langelands.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 12, 2010 (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: CASE, MOTTES, SCHULTZ, DEVORE, STANASZEK, MAKOUTZ, GALANTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27036/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CASE, Howard L. Age 85 Of Portage On Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 1:30 AM, loving husband and father passed comfortably into the next phase of Life's journey. Born Howard Leroy Case on April 27th, 1925 in Walker, MN and at the age of 6 weeks moved with his family to Kingsford, MI where he grew up. In childhood Howard lost his brother, Lyle and sister, Laura. After his tour of service in the US Navy during WWII, Howard returned to Kingsford and he would "hang out" at the local Ice Cream Parlor, the "Bon Ton Café" where, fortunately for us all, he met our mother, Mary Ann Mottes. The two of them married on March 1st, 1947. Over the next 63 years these two would see; the birth of five children, Howard would do another tour of service in Korea, the passing of their two oldest children, Lawrence Earl Case and Lynn Marie Case-Schultz, the passing of his brother, Vern, and his sister, Helen (Case) De Vore, and the recent passing of his sister-in-law, Lynae (Froberg) Case. Howard and Mary Ann would grow togethe! r from U.P. life in the 50's and 60's to a 20 year career that impacted the lives of working people throughout SW Michigan in his role as a State Labor Mediator. Upon his retirement the Kalamazoo Gazette devoted a whole page to him with the headline "Mr. Integrity Calls it Quits". Howard Leroy Case passed into the next phase with his Pride and Integrity in tact! We will miss you until we meet again and love you forever. Howard is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Mottes) Case; one daughter, Lori (Case) Stanaszek, son-in-law, James Stanaszek, two sons, Ray Howard and Jeffrey Alan, daughter-in-law, Dawn (Lincoln) Case; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; his two sisters, Dorothy (Case) Makoutz and Marie (Case) Galanter; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM at REDMOND FUNERAL HOME 4100 S. Westnedge Ave. (269) 343-6156 A private Interment will take place at Fort Custer Cemetery, Augusta, MI immediately following the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, Hospice of SW Michigan or Greater Kalamazoo United Way. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 12, 2010 (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: GARDNER, WOOD, BROWER, REHFELD, CHRISTENSEN, KELLER, KUHFELD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27035/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GARDNER, Carolyn A. Age 89 Of Richland, MI Formerly Aberdeen, SD The funeral service for Carolyn A. Gardner, age 89, of Richland, MI, and formerly of Warner, will be 10:30 AM Monday, September 13, 2010, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Harold E. Salem officiating. Burial will be at Warner Township Cemetery, Warner, SD. Carolyn passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, September 8, at the Tender Care Nursing Home at Portage, MI. Visitation will be from 2 PM to 6 PM Sunday at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Carolyn Wood was born January 30, 1921, in Warner, SD to Esther and James Wood. On December 19, 1939, she married Roy Gardner in Webster, SD. Carolyn worked for George Leighton and Nash Finch in Aberdeen until 1951 when Carolyn and Roy moved to Sioux Falls with their three children. She worked for the Nash Finch Company and The Gas Company of Sioux Falls as Accounts Receivable/ Payable until 1968. The next few years took her to Minneapolis and Omaha, where she enjoyed gardening, decorating and creating beau! tiful and intricate keepsake quilts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gardner, shortly after moving to Omaha, NE in 1972. Carolyn continued to enjoy quilting and remodeling homes after retiring from Pamida in Omaha, NE. She then returned to her hometown of Warner, SD before moving to Richland, MI to receive special care from her daughter. Grateful for having shared Carolyn's life are her daughters, Karen Lee Brower, Sioux Falls, SD and Jamie Gardner Rehfeld, Richland, MI; son, Arthur James Gardner, North Platte, NE; sisters, Beverly Christensen, Luverne, MN, Ramona Keller, Pembina, ND; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Gardner; brother, Bud Wood; sisters, Joyce Wood and Donna Kuhfeld. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or The Christian Worship Hour. www.spitzerfuneralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 12, 2010 (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.