This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KOUNELIS, CARTER, BILLETER, YOUNG, MACEDO, MILLER, MASEL, BOND Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22712/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOUNELIS, Barbara A. Of Portage Barbara A. Kounelis, a loving wife and cherished mother and grandmother, died April 22, 2008 at the Bronson Adult Medical Unit in Kalamazoo. Wife of John M. Kounelis for 43 years, Barbara was born March 25, 1930 in Ottumwa, IA, to the late Eugene and Rowena (Carter) Billeter. Barbara grew up being raised in the Catholic religion, but in later years became a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Kalamazoo. Barbara was known to be an avid reader and she loved staying in touch with family and friends through letters and phone calls. She stayed up with current events, was a car enthusiast and enjoyed golf. She loved animals, too. Barbara is survived by her husband, John Kounelis; children, Jerry (Diane) Young of Bluegrass, IA, Michelle (Eric VerHey) Kounelis of Leonidas, MI, Karin Kounelis of Vicksburg, Michael (Kristine) Kounelis of Mattawan; grandchildren, Christopher Young, Jimmy (Susan) Young, Savannah Kounelis and Aubrey Kounelis; great-grandchildren, Noah Yo! ung, Abigail and Brianna Young; step-daughter, Pauline (Carlos) Macedo; brother, Richard "Bud" Billeter; sisters, Beverly (David) Miller and Mary Beth Masel; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a son, Jeff Young; sister, Bernice Bond and brother-in-law, Jerry Masel. A memorial service will take place, Friday, April 25th, 12:00 noon at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave., Portage. Rev. James Dyke will officiate the services. Family will greet and visit with friends from 10-12, two hours prior to the service. Memorials in Barbara's name may be directed to: the SPCA of S.W. Michigan, Attn: Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 2676, Portage, MI 49081 (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/24/2008. (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.