This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DUNN, DEPEW Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22979/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DUNN, Velma L. Of Kalamazoo Velma died peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2008 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born November 14, 1922 in Dighton, MI, one of eight children to Oliver and Minnie DePew. Velma was the former owner of Velma's Beauty Shoppe in Parchment and then was employed by Checker Motors, retiring after 17 years of service. On June 29, 1941, Velma was united in marriage with Vernon M. Dunn, who preceded her in death on April 27, 2001, after 59 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Gena Rae and five siblings, Ethel, Florence, Grace, Clifford and Wilber. Surviving are two sons, David Dunn of Tustin and Michael (Marian) Dunn of Gobles; two brothers, Raymond DePew of Marion and Calvin DePew of Tustin; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1 Friday afternoon at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., with the Rev. John Vick, officiating. Private interment in Mount Ever-Rest North Cemetery will follow services. Visitation ! will be held at the funeral home from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday. Velma's family has designated The Salvation Army for memorial contributions. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (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.