This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BAKER, PLANTZ, POLMATEER, MARTHINSON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22308/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BAKER, Dorothy Mae Age 71 Of Kalamazoo Dorothy passed away quietly after a long battle with cancer on February 13, 2008. Dorothy was born on May 4, 1936 in Lawton, MI, the daughter of the late John and Louise Novera (Plantz) Polmateer. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by her beloved brother and sister-in-law, George and Rochelle Marthinson; by cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her treasured and loyal friend, Katie. Dorothy was a devoted associate at Borgess Hospital for 23 years. After she retired, she continued to work there as a volunteer. She was an active member in many quilting clubs and made dozens and dozens of quilts, which she gave away for the warmth and enjoyment of others. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A private service will take place in the spring. Memorial donations which will be used to make quilts for hospitali! zed children, can be made to: The Linus Project. c/o Kalamazoo Log Cabin Quilters, P.O. Box 6, Oshtemo, Michigan 49007-0006, to the Attention of: the Charitable Projects Chairwoman. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge-343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/15/2008. (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.