This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MARKUS, O'TOOLE, BOWMAN, SMALLA, LEROY, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22574/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MARKUS, William B. Of Kalamazoo Bill passed away Wednesday evening, March 26, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born May 4, 1933 in Chicago, IL, one of two sons to Raymond and Mary (O'Toole) Markus. Bill enjoyed many sports, played baseball, billiards, cards and had a passion for playing golf. On July 31, 1982, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Markus, who survives. Also surviving are his six children, MaryAnn (Dan) Bowman of TN, Deb (Tom) Smalla of Otsego, Chris (Terry) LeRoy of Kalamazoo, and Bob (Lynda) Markus of Kalamazoo, Dale Markus of Chicago and Blair (Dawn) Markus of Mattawan; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Billy Markus in 1996 and his brother, Joe Markus. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services or visitation. Private family interment will be in Genesee Prairie Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to American Lung Association. Ar! rangements by Langeland Family Funeral Home, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Bill's online guest book is available at www.langelands.com. 269-343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/29/2008. (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.