This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: LONGNECKER, LANTZ, LEACH, FORD, BALL, MCKULSKY, KOCHERSPERGER, CROSS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22868/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LONGNECKER, Dorothy V. Age 83 Of Portage Passed away on June 2, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Dorothy was born in West Virginia on December 4, 1924, the daughter of Alston R. and Louise (Lantz) Leach. After living 30 years in West Virginia, she lived in several locations including Kalamazoo. While in Kalamazoo, she was employed in sales by KVP Sutherland and Goodyear Tire Co. While employed at KVP, she married Harlan Longnecker, who preceded her in death. After her marriage to him they retired to McAllen, TX. Dorothy's favorite interests were gardening, cooking, animals and fishing. She was a member of the W. Texas Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary and Curves. Dorothy is survived by a son, Joseph (Karren) Ford of West Virginia; a daughter, Ann (Steven) Ball of Portage, MI; a step- daughter, Francie Longnecker of Ann Arbor, MI; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Mike) McKulsky, JC (Christina) Ford, Robert (Michelle) Ball and Todd Ford; eight great- grandchildren; a brother, Harold Leach; one niece, Zoann (Randy) Koc! hersperger; one nephew, David (Sue) Leach; one cousin, Elsie Cross and her special friend, Richard Wheeler. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date with interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery along side Harlan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge -343-6156 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/4/2008. (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.