This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: GLERUM, HAGERMAN, SCHOLTEN, WIEBENGA, DANTUMA, VANOOSTEN, ADLER, NAP Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22281/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Marinus GLERUM - Kalamazoo, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, September 13, 1997. Mr. GLERUM was born in Kalamazoo, August 22, 1916, the son of Adrian and Nellie (HAGERMAN) GLERUM. He was a member of Third Reformed Church, and formerly of North Park Reformed Church. Marinus retired from the Upjohn Co. in 1978 after 32 years. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed gardening and camping. On May 1, 1940, he married Marguerite NAP, who survives. Also surviving are three children and their spouses, Sharilyn and Rev. James SCHOLTEN of Holland, Thomas and Patricia GLERUM of Kalamazoo, Kenneth and Deborah GLERUM of Portage; eight grandchildren, Ruthann (Paul) WIEBENGA, Janna (Brian) DANTUMA, James S. (Jennifer) SCHOLTEN, Pamela (Mark) VAN OOSTEN, Jill GLERUM, Jeffrey GLERUM, Daniel (Kristen) GLERUM and Chad GLERUM; nine great-grandchildren, Jordan, Alyssa and Landon WIEBENGA, Eva DANTUMA, Bethany, Tommy, Kristin, Caitlin and Brandon VAN O! OSTEN; his brother, Adrian (Ann) GLERUM of Kalamazoo; his sister, Clara ADLER of Portage; a brother-in-law, Richard (Gertrude) NAP of Parchment; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Visitation and Funeral Services will both be held in the sanctuary of Third Reformed Church, 2345 N. 10th Street, with visitation from 6-9 p.m. this evening, and Funeral Services at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. Donald Jansma and Mr. Duane De Haan officiating, followed by committal services in the church narthex with Rev. james Scholten officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held immediately after these services. Private family committal services at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Third Reformed Church, Gull Lake Bible Conference, or the American Heart Association. Joldersma & Klein 917 S. Burdick, 343-2628. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sep 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.