This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CORNELL, SMITH, MILLS, BOUGHTON, EAGLY, SOCHA Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25714/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CORNELL, Mr. Rodney H. Sr. Kalamazoo Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Rodney was born on June 3, 1935, the son of the late Howard and Marguerite Cornell. He served his country in the Army and was honorably discharged. In the spring, while in Florida, he married his wife Katherine "Irene" (Smith) Cornell who survives. He was employed as a painter, and was a handy man who could fix almost anything. He enjoyed working on cars, traveling, and spending time with family. He was a passionate and loving husband, father, and friend who will be missed. He is also survived by two children, Rodney (Ramoa Finley) Cornell Jr. and Nancy (Kenneth) Mills; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three brothers, James (Lilijana) Cornell, Alan (Ericka) Cornell and William (Carol) Cornell; a sister, Janet (Ralph) Boughton; a brother-in-law, Raymond Eagly; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Cornell; a brother and sister-in-law, Keith (Gracie) Cornell; a sister a! nd brother-in-law, Betty (Ted) Socha and a sister Barb Eagly. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, from 5-7 PM with a service at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at 10:30 AM with Pastor Ron Slager officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of ones choice. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 20, 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.