This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PECKELS, OLSON, HERSON, MORRISSEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22733/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PECKELS, Mrs. Diana R. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Saturday evening, May 3, 2008 at her home on Long Lake with family and friends by her side. Diana was born May 4, 1933 in Flint, Michigan. She was the daughter of Raymond and Gayle Olson. She had been a Kalamazoo area resident most of her life and was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 48 years, Donald J. Peckels on September 25, 2005. She is survived by three children, Susan (Mark) Herson of Kalamazoo, Joe (Christine) Peckels of Portage and Julie (Matt) Morrissey of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Chad, Jeff, Adam, Kelsey, Nikki and Jami, whom she absolutely adored; and her very dear friend, Jean Fogleson along with Jean's family. Diana was a stay-at-home mom who loved being there for her children and the neighborhood kids when they got off the bus from school. Her passions were ALL people, music, Meijer and their place in Baldwin where she spent six months a year for many, many years. Mom/Di! ana you will be in our hearts and our thoughts "all the time". A very special thank you to Julie C., Sharon H., Anne V. and Autumn M. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. The family will receive friends at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Memorials may be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center. 269-343-1508. www.langelands.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/6/2008. (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.