This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: STRAUTKALNS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27012/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STRAUTKALNS, Talivaldis Jekobs Passed away on August 22, 2010 due to complications of cancer. He and his wife Adela Strautkalns owned several local businesses one of which was Tali's Market. He was a Korean war veteran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, proud Latvian, and friend to all who stepped through his business' doors. The service will be held at 4 PM on Saturday September 11, 2010 at the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran United Church on 122 Cherry Hill Street, Kalamazoo, Mi 49006 269-343-4716. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 9, 2010 (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.