This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AJP44 Surnames: HAMILL, FROBENIUS, KAMMERER, CRAMB Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22144/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Ruth M. HAMILL - 1400 North Drake Rd., died Saturday, morning September 14, 1996. Ruth was born November 25, 1900 in Cooper Township, the daughter of Frank and Mary (KAMMERER) FROBENIUS, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo College in 1923; was a past matron of OES Loyalty Chapter #497, and a member of the Daughters of the Nile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. HAMILL, Sr, and a daughter, Beatrice CRAMB. Surviving are a son, Thomas E. (Kathleen) HAMILL, Jr. of Richland; a daughter, Jean HAMILL of Plymouth, MI; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may meet the family on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, A Trust 100 Chapel where a[n] Eastern Star Service will be held Monday evening at 7 pm. Private family graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Hamill will be held 11:00 Tuesday at the KIVA Room at Friendship Village (14! 00 N. Drake Rd.). Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sept 1996 (submitted 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.