This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HAMILTON, TROOST, MCCALLISTER, PENNY, PATRICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22895/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMILTON-TROOST, Mary Ann Of Kalamazoo Passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008. Mary was born February 26, 1950 to Henry and Helen Hamilton. She is survived by her husband, Bob; one brother, Leonard Hamilton of Kalamazoo; three sisters, Barbara McCallister of Kalamazoo, Rose (Jack) Penny of Texas and Betty Patrick of Louisiana; seven nieces and nephews; seven great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Helen and Henry Hamilton; two brothers, Robert and Louis Hamilton; and one sister, Frances Hamilton. In life, Mary had many trials. At the age of 8, she injured herself by falling off a bicycle and developed J.R.A. Mary had many stays at Borgess Hospital and yet she never stopped fighting though she missed a lot of school. She still graduated one year behind. After high school, she went to work for Goodwill Industries as a switchboard operator. She and Bob were married on September 8, 1984 at Comstock Church of Christ. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 1! 4, at Comstock Church of Christ, corner of 26th Street and East Main with Minister Scott Burdick and Pastor Will Crooks officiating. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Garden, Holland, MI on Saturday, June 21, 2008 for those family and friends that would like to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the family to help with medical expenses. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/8/2008. (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.