This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MORGAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26953/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MORGAN, Ethel Of Kalamazoo Departed this life on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Arrangements to be announced by: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 27, 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: WAGNER, FINKBEINER, HARP, WHITTEMORE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26952/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WAGNER, Raymond Charles Age 81 Of Tekonsha, MI Passed away on August 20, 2010. Mr. Wagner was born March 30, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Wagner and Esther Finkbeiner; his wife, Ann Harp; and their daughter, Debra. He was Technical Director for Simpson Paper Company in Vicksburg for 23 years, retiring in 1981. He is survived by his sister, Marie Whittemore of Mayfield, KY; and several nieces and nephews. A private interment will take place in Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo. To leave a personal message and sign the on line guest book, please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 27, 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: WARD Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26951/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WARD, Brenda Doris Of Kalamazoo Departed this life on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. A Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 4:00 PM from the WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 with Bro. Autrey Wright officiating. Family will greet friends at 3:00 PM until service time. In accordance with Brenda's wishes cremation has taken place. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 27, 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: JOHNS, MICHAEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26950/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JOHNS, Virginia M. Kalamazoo, MI Virginia M. (Michael) Johns, 88, of Friendship Village, Kalamazoo, who was formerly of Glen Rock, PA, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. She was the wife of the late Mervin R. Johns. Funeral services will be held at Lazarus United Church of Christ, Lineboro, MD. The Geiple Funeral Home, Inc., 53 Main Street, Glen Rock, PA 17327 (717) 235-6822 is in charge of the arrangements. She has lived in Kalamazoo since 2005. She leaves a son, Ronald E. Johns and his wife Elaine of Portage, MI; two grandchildren, Andrew Johns and his wife Lori of Pitman, NJ and Rebecca Johns of Toledo, OH; a great granddaughter, Abigail Johns; a sister, Sarah C. Michael; and a brother, Rodger E. Michael. Memorial donations may be made to the Lazarus United Church of Christ, 5101 South Church Street, Lineboro, MD, 21102-3132. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 26, 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: SCHIRRIPA, MEADE, CAREY, MURPHY, GREENWOOD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26949/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SCHIRRIPA, Daphne Elizabeth Kalamazoo Passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her home with her loving family at her side. Daphne was born February 22, 1928 in the British Colony of Kharagpur, India to Harold and Beryl Meade. Daphne graduated with honors from Dowhill, a private boarding school in Kurseong, India, located in the Himalayan Mountains. She had a passion for the arts and her exceptional talent in canvas painting was recognized by Great Britain. In 1944 in Darjeeling, India, Domenick Schirripa, a drummer in the United States Army Band, sounded an immediate drum roll as Daphne walked into the dance hall with her parents. He knew right then she would be his forever. They wed on April 11, 1946 in Kharagpur, India, moved to West Virginia in June of 1946 and Kalamazoo became their home in December of 1950, where they have been dancing together ever since. Daphne was compassionate and selfless, with an amazing sense of humor and adventure, though love and devotion for her family always came first, she sin! cerely touched the hearts and lives of all that were fortunate enough to meet her. Daphne was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Russ Meade. Surviving are her husband, Domenick Schirripa; children, Fran (Bob) Carey of Kalkaska, MI, Denny (Angie) Schirripa of Kalamazoo and Barbara Kay (Gary) Murphy of WV; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara Greenwood in Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks from the family goes out to the Westnedge Meijer pharmacists, Airway Oxygen and Borgess Hospice Nurses. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Msgr. Michael Hazard officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 26, 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: CEGERS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26948/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CEGERS, Alicia Of Kalamazoo Departed this life on Friday, August 20, 2010. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Greater Joy C.O.G.I.C. with Pastor Jeffrey Townsend officiating. Cremation will follow services. Arrangements entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 25, 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: EGLAND, NEIL, KELLY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26947/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EGLAND, Martha Marie Beloved wife of George Egland died peacefully at the age of 94 at her home on Friday, August 20, 2010. A champion bowler, she enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening, creating a family hobby in pressed wild flowers, cards and bookmarks. "Skip" brought beauty and love into the lives of her family and friends. She leaves son, Richard; daughters, Marcia and Susan; late sisters, Stella Neil and Emma Kelly; six grandchildren and a great grandson, Jozef. We mourn her death and celebrate her life lived fully and well. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 25, 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: HOLMES, KAAR, EAGER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26946/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOLMES, Glenn A. Of Port Huron Formerly of Kalamazoo Glenn A. Holmes, died August 22, 2010 in Port Huron, MI. He was born July 8, 1954 in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Lilly (Käär) Holmes. He was raised in the Kalamazoo area and had a strong love of the out of doors, particularly when it offered snow or water. Glenn was a lifelong skier, instructor, and coach, and could talk endlessly about different types of snow! He thoroughly enjoyed crewing in sailing races on both Lake Michigan, Gull Lake and Lake Huron eagerly awaiting the next event. He avidly followed The Chicago to Mackinac sailing race annually. Most people will remember Glenn for his humor, verbal wit, and helpfulness. While Glenn had lifelong struggles, those who knew him will recall him as someone who always genuinely cared about friends and never passed up an opportunity to spend time with them. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his sister, Claire (Kris) Eager. Services for Glenn's friends and family will take place Tuesday, August 31! , 2010 at 4:00 PM at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler-Kalamazoo; 6080 Stadium Drive, 375-2900 followed by a brief reception in the Life Story Center. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please visit Glenn's personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a favorite memory and sign his online guest book before coming to the funeral home. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 25, 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: MEEUWSE, DEVRIES, DEYOUNG, DEHAAN, POHLERS, MUSE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26945/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MEEUWSE, Garrett Kalamazoo Garrett Meeuwse went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2010. He was born December 14, 1919 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Jacob and Maria (De Vries) Meeuwse. A lifelong resident of Parchment and Kalamazoo, he was married for 54 years to Frances Ruth De Young, who preceded him in death on September 22, 1995. On March 8, 1997, he was married to Betty DeHaan, who survives him and lives in Chicago, IL. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during WW II. He retired from James River Corporation (formerly Sutherland Paper and the Brown Company) after working as a pressman for 42 years and from Adventure Travel, after working as a courier for 10 years. He served God faithfully as a volunteer for many ministries of the Christian Reformed Church, and was a member, teacher and elder of the Second Christian Reformed Church. He was a devoted and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Engbert, Jacob and Frank. Survivi! ng are a sister, Nell Pohlers of Gobles and a brother, Tony (Merrilie) Meeuwse of Kalamazoo; sisters-in-law, Margaret Ann Muse and Helen Meeuwse of Kalamazoo; sons, Henry (Kristi) of Charleston, SC and Jim (Cathy) of Kalamazoo; step-son, David (JoAnn) DeHaan of Tinley Park, IL; a friend he considered as a daughter, Marsha Meeuwse-Hutson (Ron) of Owosso; grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Matthew, Kelly, Holly, Eric, Megan, David, Mark, Daniel and Steven; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd. where friends are invited to visit with the family an hour prior to the service or at a reception in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. A private committal service will take place in the East Cooper Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or Second Ch! ristian Reformed Church. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Home s, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 24, 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: JOHNSON, SMITH, SCHUCHARDT, COMMISSARIS, GROTH, PARKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26944/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JOHNSON, Mrs. Shirley F. Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday morning August 23, 2010 at her residence. Shirley was born August 11, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Walter and Evelyn Smith. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was employed with Village Graphic's in Richland for 7 years before retiring. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Joyce Smith; and a brother, Walter Smith. In June of 1957, she was united in marriage to Elmer K. Johnson who survives. Also surviving, a son, Mark (Lisa) Johnson of Sioux City, IA; a daughter, Cynthia (Bradley) Schuchardt of Stanardsville, VA; six grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Commissaris, Vida (Bill) Groth, and Beverly (Art) Parker all of Kalamazoo; a brother-in-law, William (Nancy) Johnson of Scotts; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held 1 o'clock Thursday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest! Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Borgess Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Program. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 24, 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: DUNIGAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26943/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DUNIGAN, Geraldine Roberta Of Kalamazoo Departed this life August 19, 2010. Services will be held on Thursday August 26 2010, at 12 noon with an 11 AM family hour, from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Addis Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 25 2010, from 5-7 at: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 24, 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: CHESS, HALE, ROBINSON, HARTZEL, LOCKLEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26942/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHESS, Nancy Hale Of Kalamazoo, MI Formerly of Detroit, MI and Gettysburg, PA Nancy H. Chess, age 60, passed away peacefully August 21, 2010. Nancy battled Lymphoma for more than a year at Bronson Hospital and the West Michigan Cancer Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan and at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born on October 31, 1949 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from Biglerville High School in 1967 where she was known as an enthusiastic Canner cheerleader. Following graduation from Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing in 1970, Nancy went to work at Hahnemann Medical Center in Philadelphia. After moving to Michigan in 1975, she married Joseph Chess, worked at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Joe and Nancy moved to Kalamazoo in 1991, where Nancy held a variety of positions in her role as a nurse and went to graduate school at Western Michigan University for a Masters degree in Public Administration. She became a certified personal trainer...Aside from her love of family, friends and co! mmunity, she also loved the outdoors, travel, entertaining, decorating, food and wine, tennis, dancing, kayaking and horseback riding. Nancy found fulfillment in community service and enjoyed volunteering for school activities, the Portage Educational Foundation Board, Heritage Community Board, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kalamazoo. She enjoyed the occasional cosmopolitan and margarita with friends. Nancy always had a garden and loved brandishing a chainsaw and clippers around her yard. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Raymond Hale and Mary Margaret Robinson Hale. She is survived by sisters Ann (Fred) Hartzel, and Susan (Brooks) Lockley, and by brother, Bill (Diane). She is survived by Joe, her husband and love of her life for 37 years; children, Benjamin and Laura; and many loving nieces and nephews. Nancy's husband and children were her touchstone, a treasured source of joy. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made ! to: The Kalamazoo Community Foundation, 151 S. Rose St., Suite 332 Kal amazoo MI 49007; The Portage Educational Foundation, PO Box 2043, Portage, MI 49081; or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 Memorial services will be held at a date/time to be announced by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Nancy's guest book or leave a condolence to her family. 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 24, 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: BUTLER, HOWE, CHEEVER, HARDING, HARRELL, DEHART, BLACKBURN, WALTERS, VANDUSEN, MCCUEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26941/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BUTLER, Maxine Age 77 Of Cooper Twp. Passed away on August 23, 2010 at Borgess Medical Center. Maxine was born on March 21, 1933 In Kouts, IN the daughter of the late Thomas and Emma (Howe) Cheever. Maxine enjoyed crocheting, working in her flower garden and cooking and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Butler on May 10, 2001 and seven brothers and sisters. Maxine is survived by eleven children: Diana (Jim) Harding; Emma Harrell; Ellie DeHart; Denise (Jerry) Blackburn; Esther (Andy) Walters; W. Kevin (Jackie) Van Dusen; Arthur (Dottie) Van Dusen; Rhett Butler; David L. (Tracy) Butler; Craig Butler and Brian Butler; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Cora "Sally" McCuen of Illinois and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at: PARCHMENT REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G. Ave. (269) 349-7735 Where Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 26, 2010 with Reverend John Westra of Holland, MI officiating. Interment will be in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 24, 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: REGER, CRAY, ELLARD, SHERMAN, MERCIER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26940/mb.ashx Message Board Post: REGER, Bernadean L. "Bonnie" Of Kalamazoo Passed away August 20, 2010 at her home. She was born March 31, 1929 in Kalamazoo, to the late Herbert and Ada (Cray) Ellard. Surviving Bonnie are her children, Roger Sherman and Barry Sherman both of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding Bonnie in death were; a daughter, Sandra Mercier; and nine brothers and sisters. Family will greet friends on Saturday, 1-hour prior to services (1-2:00 o'clock) at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., where funeral services will take place Saturday, 2:00 o'clock. Entombment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 24, 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: RIVERS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26939/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RIVERS, Ethel Lee Of Kalamazoo Departed this life August 15, 2010. Services will be held on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 1 PM with a 12 Noon family hour, from the Whitley Memorial Funeral Home. In accordance with Ethel's wishes cremation will follow services. Arrangements Entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 N. Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo, MI 269-488-2401 www.whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 24, 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: CHAPMAN, MERRIFIELD, MCCRACKEN, KEAGLE, HAHN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26938/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHAPMAN, Marilyn Aged 80 Of Battle Creek Formerly of Kalamazoo Died Saturday, August 21, 2010. She was born December 22, 1929 in Burlington Township, Michigan the daughter of Harry and Vera (Merrifield) McCracken. Marilyn attended school in Battle Creek and on July 14, 1956 was married to Allan Chapman. She was a homemaker and spent most of her married life in the Kalamazoo area. Marilyn loved to sing and was a member of the Kalamazoo Sweet Adeline's for many years as well as the Battle Creek Sweet Adeline's. She also volunteered at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo for many years. Marilyn enjoyed sewing and knitting, and spent many happy days camping and doing various activities with her son's Boy Scout troop. Surviving is her husband, Allan Chapman of Battle Creek; son, Frederick (Joan Youngdale) Chapman; and two grandsons, Caleb and Silas Chapman all of Marshall; sister, Myrna (Don) Keagle of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice and Harold McCracken; and one sister, Bonnie Hahn. The family! will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, 703 Capital Avenue, S.W., Battle Creek on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Kelly Hadlich officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 23, 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: MOYER, MADSEN, NIELSEN, KEQUOM, BRADY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26937/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MOYER, Norma Age 72 Of Portage Norma Moyer died on Friday, August 20, 2010 at her residence. Learn more about Norma by visiting with her family and friends on Tuesday from 5-7 PM at the Life Story Funeral Home, Vicksburg; 409 S. Main Street (649-1697). A Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM the same location. Members of her family include her children, Linda (Timothy Luce) Madsen, Michael (Mary) Madsen, Mark Madsen and Martha Nielsen; her step children, Debra Kequom, Dawn (Dan) Brady, Scott Moyer, 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wally in 2009; and a daughter, Susan in 1959. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a memory or photo, sign his memory book online before coming to the funeral home, or make a memorial donation to Multiple Sclerosis. www.lifestorynet.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 23, 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: wpieters Surnames: peters Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/23681.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hallo WHL. can you tell my what de familie name is of the mother of Elizabeth "betty"Peters. good it by Clara Dijkstra. because that`s a name that i have in my fam tree. and see is married white Johnnie Peters born 08-1892 in Kalamazoo. Married date 12-07-1913 in Detroit,Wayne County,Michigan. clara born ca 1895. here parents name`s are Fred M Dijkstra and Tina F DeVries Fred was born in holland on 15-01-1862 died 17-05-1937 te Kalamazoo city Tina wash born on 23-04-1877 in holland and died on 21-12-1961 in Kalamazoo city. if you good help me i`m thank full. greethings w Pieters 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: BUTTON, MILLER, GRAU, FANNING, DIVINCENZO, VIERCK, BALDWIN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26936/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BUTTON, F. William Of Kalamazoo "Bill", to his family and friends, was born in Waterloo, Iowa on December 10, 1935, the only child of Fred W. and Olive B. Button. He attended Waterloo Public School, East Waterloo High School, Drake University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa, achieving the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration. Bill's career included the practice of law with TWA in New York City, Kansas City Southern in Kansas City, and Great Lakes Gas Transmission Company and Darin Armstrong in Detroit. At various times in his career he taught junior high, high school, and undergraduate and graduate university. Bill shared his home in Kalamazoo with his four cats, Roxanne, Diva, Sinbad and Cyrano. Hobbies included travel, camping, reading (in excess of 50 books per year) and MUSIC! His love of music began as a child with piano, and then violin. These gave way to the trombone which was later joined by its low brass cousins, the euphon! ium, and tuba. He also played the acoustic bass guitar. After retiring in 2000, Bill became very involved with various musical groups, playing with the following: New Horizon, Ransom Street Big Band, Kalamazoo Concert Band, Kalamazoo Valley CC Campus Band, Kalamazoo College Symphonic Band, Jubal Brass Christian Brass Ensemble, Kalamazoo Mandolin/Guitar Orchestra and the Portage Senior Center Band. Bill is survived by cousins, Betty Miller, Harry Button, Ruth Grau, David Button, Stephen Button, Lucy Fanning, Nancy DiVincenzo, Robert Vierck and Dick Baldwin. His numerous friends over the many years include his lifelong friend, Roger (Caroline) Kalkis, as well as many friends in the various musical groups. Bill was a very kind and decent man. His friends will greatly miss him. A "Celebration of Bill's Life" will be hosted by Bill's church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2208 Winchell Avenue on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Preceding the service will be a time o! f fellowship, and a light meal following the service. Memorials in Bil l's memory may be directed to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); Kalamazoo Concert Band; or Feeding America. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Please visit www.langelands.com for online guestbook, memories and condolences for the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 22, 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: CLARKE, JANDORF, MYRES, DAVENPORT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26935/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CLARKE, Florence M. Of Kalamazoo Florence passed away early Tuesday morning, August 17, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born January 20, 1927 in New York City, the daughter of the late Milton and Hattie (Jandorf) Myres. In 1949, Florence married A. Bruce Clarke, who later served as Chair of the Math Department, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Provost at Western Michigan University. He preceded her in death in 1999. Florence graduated from Hunter College and received a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Brown University. She taught mathematics and statistics at Eastern Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Nazareth College, Kalamazoo College, and Western Michigan University. In addition to her professional obligations, Florence traveled extensively. An excellent cook and avid bridge player, she also loved crossword puzzles and baseball. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Dr. David and Dr. Diane Clarke of Franklin, MI, Dr. Richard and Barbara Clarke of Rock! ville, MD, and Dr. Deborah Clarke and Phillip Bolda of Tempe, AZ; and five grandchildren, Chandra and Sam Davenport, Colin Clarke and Yifan Zhang, Kaila Clarke, Eric Clarke, and Jeffrey Clarke. Memorial services for Florence will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 28 at The Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Florence's memory to Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan, 4201 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49006. Please visit: www.langelands.com to sign, view, or print Florence's online guestbook or leave a condolence note for the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 22, 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.