This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DINDA, GRIEBLING, WERNER, BRINKERT, HUNKINS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22816/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DINDA, Doris Of Portage Mrs. Dinda passed away Wednesday morning, May 21, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born July 8, 1915 in Milwaukee, WI, one of six children to Charles and Clara (Griebling) Werner. Doris was employed by Dr. Larzelere as a dental assistant for over 20 years, until her retirement. Doris was a longtime and very active member of Zion Lutheran Church. Among those activities, she was a member of the choir and music ministry, and also taught bible study and Sunday school. She was the past president of Kalamazoo Valley Dental Assistant Society, past president of Michigan Dental Assistants Association, council member of Kalamazoo County Homemakers Extension through M.S.U. Doris also received many rewards including: 2004 Volunteer-Of-The-Year Heathcare Association of Michigan, 2003 Volunteer-Of-The-Year at Tendercare of Portage where they gave her Doris Dinda Day, 1997 CBS segment "Hero Of The Day" appearance, 1995 Silver Bowl recipient RSVP Community Service, 1993 Star A! ward recipient, and 1991 Gazette Accolade. On November 19, 1942, she was united in marriage to George W. Dinda, who preceded her in death on July 10, 1988. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters and one brother. Surviving are two children, Marge (Ken) Brinkert of Portage, Dan (Judy) Dinda of Kalamazoo; one granddaughter, Tracey Hunkins of Portage; one great-granddaughter, Abigail Hunkins; one brother-in-law, Keith (Jackie) Dinda of Schoolcraft; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Doris will be at 11 AM on Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd., with Pastor Louis Grother and Pastor Larry Brelje, officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church - Building Fund or a charity of o! ne's choice. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/22/2008. (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.