This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CAMPBELL, PERCELL, CASTOR, BRINK, BYERS, LINSTEAD, TOTZKE, DYKEHOUSE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22651/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CAMPBELL, Mrs. Maxine L. Of Portage, MI Died Tuesday morning, April 8, 2008 at her residence with her family at her side. Maxine was born September 8, 1922 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a daughter of John and Irene (Percell) Castor. She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Gilmore's Department Store for six years, before retiring. She was also a member of the Michigan Odd Fellows and Social Rebekah Lodge for 55 years serving as Past President and Noble Grand Matron; Comstock Senior Center for 17 years and served on the board for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Victor C. Campbell, Sr. on February 19, 1990; and a sister, Florence Brink. She is survived by three children, MaryAnn (Woody) Byers of Vicksburg, Dolores Linstead of Parchment, and Victor (Carol) Campbell of Portage; six grandchildren, Steve Byers, Chris (Julie) Byers, Lori (Todd) Totzke, Jim Linstead, Melissa Dykehouse, and Mark (Jen) Campbell; nine great-grandchildren; two nieces; several cousins; h! er constant companion, Dorey; her cat; her many friends at Parchment Harding's, especially Dan and Jodi; her neighbor, Ron and her Doctor and Nurse, Dr. Williams and Kimberly. Graveside services will be held 11 o'clock Wednesday, April 16th in South Portage Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be directed to the Comstock Community Center or Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Program. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/9/2008. (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.