This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: SAUNDERS, BALCH, DELOOF, OSEWALD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22358/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Allen J. SAUNDERS - 7710 West RS Ave. Schoolcraft, passed away August 2, 1997. Allen was born Dec. 7, 1919 in Texas Twp. The son of William and Barbara (BOYES) SAUNDERS. He is survived by 4 brothers; Kenneth SAUNDERS, Verlyn and Jean SAUNDERS, Ira and Jean SAUNDERS all of Schoolcraft and Lawrence SAUNDERS of Ukia, CA, 2 sisters; Marguerite BALCH of Kalamazoo and Verladyne and Jerry DE LOOF of Lennox, SD and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are 3 brothers; Clyde, Lyle and Clair 2 sisters, Ruth SAUNDERS amd Laura OSEWALD. Visitation will be tonight from 7 to 9 at the Avink Funeral Home Schoolcraft. Where services will be held 1 pm Sautrday August 30, 1997 with interment in Mt. Home Cemetery in Otsego. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Reformed Chgurch or Texas Twp. Fire Department. source: Kalamazoo Aug 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.