This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MILTIBARGER, FREED, HAMBRIGHT, CUSHING, BERGSTEDT, SNEAD, HUNTOON, HOUSEMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22448/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MILTIBARGER, Clara E. Of Portage Passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 4, 2008. Clara was born October 25, 1907 in Sturgis, MI, the daughter of John and Blanche (Freed) Hambright and had been a resident in Portage since 1960. She enjoyed taking care of children, spending time with her family, gardening and cooking. Clara also loved socializing with her many friends and driving her truck around town. On March 6, 1926, she was united in marriage to Chester Miltibarger, who preceded her in death on August 19, 1986. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Morris, Ellery, Arden, Johnny and Ernal Hambright, a sister, Alta Cushing and special friend, Bonnie Miller. Surviving are two daughters, Marie Bergstedt, Vicki (James) Snead; three grandchildren, Heather (Bill) Huntoon, Lucas Snead, Laralyn Bergstedt; two great-grandchildren; Jacquelynn and Zachary Houseman; two dear nieces, Shirley and Darlene, sister-in-law, Lavada Hambright and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. A service to celebrate Clara! 's life will be held 2 PM Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre. Interment will follow in South Portage Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Portage Chapel. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. 269-343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/6/2008. (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.