This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SODT, CLEVELAND, CROW, KIRK, LITTEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22285/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thelma L. SODT - Vicksburg, MI, Thelma KIRK's life began in Linton, IN, on July 30, 1900. She lived in Vincennes, IN, and graduated from Vincennes High School in 1918. After graduation Thelma worked as a sales person in the local department store. In 1945 she and Benjamin SODT were married in Kalamazoo. Thelma raised three children, Mildred CLEVELAND of Vicksburg, Robert CROW, who preceded her in death, and John CROW of Kalamazoo. She loved playing the organ and piano for all of her friends and giving her handmade crafts to people made her very happy. She loved to play her music for people who visited her home. Thelma's family also includes four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Thelma died Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at the Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie KIRK and Jennie (LITTEL) KIRK; her husband Benjamin; a brother, Dorance KIRK; and a sister, Ennid KIRK; and one grandchild Ron. Friends may visit with Thel! ma's family on Saturday from 1-3 PM at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel. Graveside services for Thelma will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Jackson, MI on Monday. Please share a memory of Thelma with her family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Nov 1997 (submitted 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.