This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MATTESON, HILL, STUUT, CHOQUEHUANCA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22849/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MATTESON, Mary E. Born May 28, 1922 in Bancroft, MI, only child of Edith and William Hill. Graduated from high school in 1940 at Portage Agriculture, the first class to wear caps and gowns. Married Douglas A. Matteson on January 19, 1946 and resided in Portage. Doug and Mary built several homes that they lived in and also helped each of their children build their own homes. Mary was a stay at home mom who stayed active in her children's schooling and 4-H activities. She hosted several foreign exchange students through the American Field Service (AFS) program. She took census and worked at several Portage elections, and was also an election supervisor for several years. In their retirement, Doug and Mary enjoyed traveling and wintered in the Texas area for several years. Mary continued to travel with family and friends after Doug's passing. Mary enjoyed sewing and participated in several area craft shows. She enjoyed sports following the Detroit Tigers and WMU men's basketball. Preceded in dea! th by infant daughter, Diane in 1948 and husband, Doug on January 7, 1993. Surviving are children, Peggy (Matteson) and Duane Stuut, Tom and Arlene Matteson, Jose (Pancho) and Joanne Choquehuanca; grandchildren, Paul and (Kelly) Stuut; Jonathon and (Leslee) Stuut, Tania and (Michael) Bibbo, Eliana Choquehuanca and Jeanne Choquehuanca; and great-grandchildren, Casie and Tyler and Kyle. Services are at the Portage First United Methodist Church, 8740 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI. Visitation with the family May 29th at 11 AM. Service following at 12 noon. Cremation by Avink Funeral Home, Schoolcraft, MI. Private interment at Portage Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, Hospice of Southwest Michigan or a charity/ organization of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/28/2008. (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.