This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: AKKER, WILKINS, JORDAN, NICHOLS, ROSS, HYNES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25740/mb.ashx Message Board Post: AKKER, Mr. Clifford J. Sr. Kalamazoo, MI Passed away Sunday afternoon January 10, 2010. Clifford was born December 6, 1926 in Morrison, Illinois a son of Harry and Mary (Wilkins) Akker. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Marines. Clifford was employed with the Local Bricklayers Union 6-MI for 50 years before retiring. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Virginia L. Akker on June 29, 2008; a daughter, Sally Akker (as a child); a son-in-law, Gary Jordan; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by five children, Joyanne Jordan of Comstock, Susan (Michael) Nichols of Kalamazoo, Judith (Steven) Ross of Grand Rapids, Clifford Akker Jr. of Detroit, and Teresa (Joe) Hynes of Paw Paw; daughter-in-law, Brenda Akker of NC; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephew, and cousins. Graveside services will be held 12 Noon Friday in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be direc! ted to the Kairos Dwelling. Arrangements were made with the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. www.langelands.com 269-343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 12, 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.