This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DEHNKE, HATHEWAY, GARDNER, GRAY, RAPP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22693/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DEHNKE, James "Jim" Andrew Age 44 Of Kalamazoo Passed away on April 26, 2008 at Bronson Hospital. James was born on January 19, 1964 in Lansing, MI the son of Emil and Susan (Hatheway) Dehnke. Jim was a 1982 Graduate of J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing where he played football. He was a devoted and loving father to his only daughter, Taylor. He was so proud of her. In Jim's heart, the sun rose and set because of Taylor and she was his reason for living. He was a loving, son, brother and uncle. Jim was a master electrician and worked for the family business Emil's Electric in Lansing and for Moore Electric in Kalamazoo for 21 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family at Crystal Lake in Beulah, MI at the family cottage where many campfires and laughs were shared. He also spent many days at "The Triple D" family hunting cabin in Rogers City. Jim had a great sense of humor and often would pull pranks on those he loved. He was an avid hunter and liked to fish and bike riding. His warm contagious smile will be missed ! by all who knew him. Jim was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, a brother, David Dehnke and his uncle and hunting partner, Uncle Ed "Heck" and his Uncle Dirril Gardner. Jim is survived by his only daughter and apple of his eye, Taylor Marie Dehnke, his parents, Emil and Susan Dehnke; a brother, Richard (Colleen) Dehnke and a sister, Edith (Pat) Gray; nephew and godson, David Dehnke; nieces, Anna Dehnke, Brooke, Kasey and Emily Gray; the mother of his beloved daughter, Pamela (Rapp) Dehnke, "The Triple D" Hunting Group, several aunts, uncles, cousins and his two life long friends, Dan Timiney and Bob Johnson. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM at St. Monica Catholic Church where a Memorial Mass will be celebrated 1:00 PM. Fr. Larry Farrell Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to The Taylor Dehnke Education Fund C/! O Emil Dehnke. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/28/2008. (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.