This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Bailey_Russell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/1402.2002.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Angie, Don't think we mesh--my Baileys are Samuel(b.1849 NY), Charles(1873 NY), and Lawrence(b.1901 Wis). Thanks for checking! Bailey 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: KIRKLAND, RAUCH, RECELL, ROSENBLAD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8677/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DR. R.J. KIRKLAND, 74, OF ALBA ACADEMY OF BEAUTY CULTURE, DIES DR. REYNOLD J. KIRKLAND, 74, nearly all his life a resident of Grand Rapids, died yesterday in his home at 402 Sheldon ave., SE, after a few hours of illness. He was born in Grand Rapids Jan. 18, 1856, and was graduated from the medical school of the University of Michigan in 1879. He studied in the New York Ophthalmic and Aural Institute, and practiced in Reed City and Hersey. Returning to Grand Rapids in 1882, he specialized for several years in disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. He was a member of the Michigan State Medical society, and of the Grand Rapids Academy of Medicine. In 1888 he was president of the latter. At one time he was ophthalmic and aural surgeon for St. Mark's and U.B.A. hospitals here. For the last 10 years he has been connected with the Alba Academy of Beauty Culture. Surviving is his widow. Funeral services for Dr. Kirkland will be held tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in the Berton A. Spring chapel. Burial will be in Fulton st. cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., 24 Apr. 1930, Pg. 3, Col. 2, Art. 4 ******************************** DR. R.J. KIRKLAND IS TAKEN BY DEATH RESIDENT OF CITY SINCE 1856 SUCCUMBS UNEXPECTEDLY EARLY WEDNESDAY. DR. REYNOLD J. KIRKLAND, 74, for the past 10 years connected with the Alba Academy of Beauty Culture, died suddenly at his home, 402 Sheldon-av., Wednesday morning. Dr. Kirkland was at his work Tuesday, leaving there about 4 o'clock and, according to his associates, apparently was in good health. He was born in this city Jan. 18, 1856, and was graduated from the medical department of the University of Michigan in 1879. He later studied at the New York Opthalmic and Aural institute. After graduation from the University of Michigan he began his practice at Reed City and later practiced at Hersey. He returned to Grand Rapids in 1882, limiting his practice for several years to eye, ear, nose and throat diseases. He was a member of the Michigan State Medical society and Grand Rapids Academy of Medicine, serving as president of the latter society in 1888. He was ophthalmic and aural surgeon for St. Mark's and U.B.A. hospitals here at one time. For several years he was prominent in his profession and in musical circles of the city. He is survived by his widow. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., 23 Apr. 1930, Pg. 1, Col. 4, Art. 4 ********************************* 1860 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (3rd WARD), KENT CO., MI, 19 June 1860 Kirkland, John, 53, Cooper, b. CT Kirkland, Sarah, 35, b. OH Kirkland, Reynold, 4, b. MI 1870 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (3rd WARD), KENT CO., MI, 28 July 1870 Kirkland, John, 62, Cooper, b. CT Kirkland, Sarah, 44, Keeping House, b. OH Kirkland, Reynold, 14, b. MI Kirkland, Percy N., 8, b. MI Wright, William, 41, Blind Maker, b. NY Holmes, Charles, 31, Baker, b. NY Rowle, Catherine, 70, b. PA Ferren, Jane, 16, Domestic Servant, b. Holland Holmes, George, 34, Cabinet Maker, b. NY Holmes, Ella, 11, b. NY 1880 U.S. CENSUS, RICHMOND (HERSEY), OSCEOLA CO., MI, 28 June 1880 Kirkland, Reynold, 24, Single, Physician, b. MI (Father b. CT/Mother b. OH) 1886 GRAND RAPIDS CITY DIRECTORY, Pg. 360 Kirkland, Reynold J., oculist and aorist, 79 Monroe, res 232 Jefferson ave. IGI INDIVIDUAL RECORD (Marriage) REYNOLD J. KIRKLAND, son of John KIRKLAND and Sarah RAUCH, married Hannah Esther ROSENBLAD, 28 July 1889, in Manhattan, New York, New York. Hannah was born in Gethenburg, Livoke. She was the daughter of August ROSENBLAD and Johana L. RECELL. Source: Batch No. M001313 1900 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (3rd WARD), KENT CO., MI, 1 June 1900 Kirkland, Reynold (Head), 44, b. Jan. 1856, MI (Father b. CT/Mother b. OH), Married 10 Yrs., Eye Specialist Kirkland, Esther R. (Wife), 36, b. Mar. 1864, Sweden (Parents b. Sweden), Married 10 Yrs., Mother of 0 Children, Came to U.S. in 1878 Wyman, Emma C. (Servant), 31, b. Oct. 1868, Sweden (Parents b. Sweden), Single, Came to U.S. in 1878, Domestic Live at 85 Sheldon Street. 1903 GRAND RAPIDS CITY DIRECTORY, Pg. 829 Kirkland, Reynold J., physician, 22 The Gilbert, h 354 Lake avenue 1910 U.S. CENSUS - Can Find NO RECORD 1920 U.S CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (2nd WARD), KENT CO., MI, 15 Jan. 1920 Kirkland, Reynold J. (Head), 53, b. MI (Father b. CT/Mother b. OH), Doctor - Eye Specialist Kirkland, Esther (Wife), 54, b. Sweden (Parents b. Sweden), Came to U.S. in 1869 - Naturalized in 1889, Masseuse - Working Out Live at 322 Cherry Street. 1930 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (3rd WARD), KENT CO., MI, 7 April 1930 Kirkland, Reynold (Head), 74, Married at 33 Yrs., b. MI (Father b. CT/Mother b. OH), Medical Doctor - Independent Kirkland, Esther (Wife), 65, Married at 24 Yrs., b. Sweden (Parents b. Sweden), Came to U.S. in 1869, Naturalized Live at 402 Sheldon Ave. S.E. FULTON STREET CEMETERY, Grand Rapids, Michigan Kirkland, Reynold J., no birth date - d. 4/23/1930, Lot 6, Block 4, Grave 13 Kirkland, Esther R., no birth date - d. 8/24/1939, Lot 6, Block 4, Grave 14 http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/grandrapids/fulton/1994/kakl.html **************************** DR. REYNOLD J. KIRKLAND was also an amateur CONCHOLOGIST. The following article appeared in "The Nautilus" - A Monthly Journal Devoted to the Interests of Conchologists, Vol. XIII, May, 1899 to April, 1900, Pgs. 11-12. In this article is discussed a species of mussel that was named after Dr. Kirkland and it talks about his collecting a lot from the Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI. 7. PIS. KIRKLANDI, n. sp. Mussel of medium size, somewhat oblique, well inflated when mature, very little so in the young, high, rather oval in outline; superior margin strongly, inferior moderately curved, posterior slightly truncated, passing into the superior by an obtuse, rounded angle, antero-superior slightly curved or almost, straight, sloping toward the rounded anterior end; scutum well, scutellum slightly marked ; beaks somewhat posterior, high and prominent in the mature, low in the young mussel, with stout ridges, highest at the posterior and slanting towards the anterior ends, slightly sinuous on the outer sides; surface with very coarse, rather regular striation, dull, rugulose, straw colored in the young, light grayish in the adult with a light zone along the margin ; shell rather thick, nacre almost glossy, appearing bluish in old specimens, muscle insertions distinct; hinge stout, hinge plate broad; cardinal teeth of moderate size, rather high up on the plate, the right one angular, its posterior part thickened, with or without a groove ; below it is a deep excavation; left cardinal teeth : the anterior rather stout hut its edge acute, the posterior oblique, slightly curved ; lateral teeth stout, the outer ones of the right valve quite small ; ligament strong. Long. 4, alt. 3.8, diam. 2.7 mill. Habitat : Michigan, Illinois, Ohio. In a lot from the GRAND RIVER, at GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. collected by DR. REYNOLD J. KIRKLAND, in whose honor the species is named, there were over two hundred specimens, most of them young and half grown, in company with Pis. cotnpres&nm Pr. (thousands of diferent forms), Jail ax, crucialum, punctatum, and a number of other species. A few from Berry Lake, Chicago, were sent by the Chicago Academy of Science (Mr. F. C. Baker), and one single valve was found in the Anglaize River, tributary to the Maumee River, Lake Erie drainage, by the writer, in 1893, in company with Pis. compressniii Pr. PIS. KIRKLANDI is related to P. compression Pr., and more so to fallax St. From the former, it is at once distinguished by the more rounded outlines of the adult specimens ; the young are higher in the anterior part, and the mussel is nearly square, while the young of contpressinu are more triangular ; and in the latter, the beaks are higher, the (young) mussel is of comparatively larger diameter. From P. fallax it differs by its larger size, the coarse striation, the shape of the ridges and the grayish color. New Philadelphia, Ohio, March, 1899. ******************************* DR. REYNOLD J. KIRKLAND was also a member of the SCHUBERT CLUB of GRAND RAPIDS (Currently THE SCHUBERT MALE CHORUS) and is shown in a group photo of the chorus in 1887 which is in the Schubert Collection (Collection #351), at the Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmhooger Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/1402.1579.2472/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi My grandfather Arthur Groner was a sister to Lizzie Groner Bailey. I have an old picture of George Bailey. I live in Plainfield Twp. I imagine you know Lillian Attwood. Marcia Hoogerhyde, jmhooger@yahoo.com 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: warrencoon1 Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8676/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Susan Coon Obituary Grand Rapids Herald for Friday, December 31, 1948 Susan passed away on Thursday making her date of death December 30, 1948 Mrs Susan Coon Mrs Susan Coon of 932 Burton St.,SW., died Thursday afternoon at her resience. She was 59 years old. Mrs Coon was born at Fisher Station and had live in Grand rapids most of her life. She leaves her husband Lewis A. Coon; two sons, Lewis A. Coon of Plainwell and Harold Yaple of Grand Rapids; one sister, Mrs Martin Klap of Grand Rapids; and a brother, Frank Kloostra of Cannonsburg. Services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Sullivan Funeral Home Burial with husband at Cascade Cemetery, Cascade (Kent County), Michigan Note: Fishers Station Post Office (historical) is no longer in existance, is now Kentwood 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: warrencoon1 Surnames: Coon, O'Donnell, Albright, Gonder, Kloostra Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8675/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lee Clark Coon Obituary Grand Rapids Herald for Saturday, March 15, 1958 Lee passed away on Friday making his date of death March 14, 1958 Coon---Lee Clark Coon, aged 72, of 932 Burton St., W, passed away Friday afternoon at St.Marys Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Annabel, one step son, George Tripp of Grand rapids, three sisters, Mrs Florence O'Donnell, Mrs. Alta Gonder and Mrs. Maude Albright of Wakeman, Ohio, and one brother Herbert Coon of Norwalk, Ohio Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:oo a.m. at the Sullivan Funeral Home where Mr. Coon reposes. Interment Cascade Cemetery Additiona Notes He was born November 26, 1885,Bad Axe, Bloomfield Township, Huron County, Michigan, parents were Lewis Woodworth Coon and Mary Isabelle Adams, he married his first wife Susan Kloostra of Fisher Station, Kent County, Michigan, April 09, 1908 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: BEETS, POEL, SMIT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8674/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MINISTER, EDITOR DEATH TAKES DR. BEETS AFTER STROKE REV. HENRY BEETS, a minister in the Christian Reformed Church for more than half a century and distinguished as an author and editor, died Wednesday at his home, 737 Madison Ave., SE, after a short illness. He was 78 years old. MR. BEETS was taken ill Oct. 10, when he suffered a stroke at Holland, where he had gone to attend a meeting of the Michigan Historical Society, of which he was a member. He was returned to his home and had been under the care of his son, DR. W.C. BEETS, Grand Rapids physician. Eight years ago Mr. Beets retired after 52 years with the church. At the time of his retirement, he was Denomination Director of Missions. Since his retirement, he retained many church and public activities. Mr. Beets had planned to sail in December for Curacao and Dutch Guiana, where he planned to visit Moravian missions, for which he had raised funds when their support by The Netherlands was cut off during the war. He also planned to visit The Netherlands next May. BORN IN Koedykn [Koedyk], The Netherlands, he had been honored twice by the Queen. In 1934 he was made a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau and more recently had been made an Officer. Mr. Beets came to the United States in 1886. In 1895 he married CLARA POEL of Grand Haven, who died last year. He was ordained to the ministry in 1895 after being graduated from Calvin College and Seminary. He came to the LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed church as pastor in 1899 after a four-year pastorate at the Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Ia. HIS PASTORATE at the LaGrave Avenue church continued until 1915, when he accepted the pulpit at the Burton Heights Christian Reformed Church. He held this post until 1920, when he became Denominational Director of Missions. In 1902 he became the Denomination's Stated Clerk and held this post until 1942. He was President of the Grand Rapids Ministerial Conference in 1930 and 1931. HIS INTEREST in missions led to much of his writing. From 1904 to 1929 he was Editor of The Banner, denominational publication. His first writings were published as a book, titled "Triumphs of the Cross." He wrote a number of books of a catechetical nature, the most complete history of his denomination, and a larger work, "The Christian Reformed Church," covering not only the history of the denomination but its creed, liturgy, distinctive principles, church government and church order. Most of his writings, including poetry, were printed in both Dutch and English. He wrote in the Dutch language books dealing with the lives of McKinley and Lincoln. MANY TIMES he was named delegate to the General Synod of the church and his counsel often was sought not only in church affairs but also in civic matters. He served on the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Library Boards. Mr. Beets had traveled over the world in the interest of missions. In 1911 the honorary degree of L.D. was conferred on him by Muskingum College. He was the longest continuous active member of the YMCA and a resolution lauding his work was adopted Wednesday noon at a meeting of the association's board. "DR BEETS served his generation well because he served his God humbly." said Rev. John C. DeKorne, who succeeded Mr. Beets as Secretary of Missions. SURVIVING ARE three sons, HENRY NICHOLS, ABEL JASPER and DR. WILLIAM CLARENCE BEETS. The body will be at the residence until noon Saturday when it will be taken to LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church to lie in state until 2 p.m. Following a prayer for the family by Rev. W.D. VanderWerp, services will be conducted by Dr. George Goris, pastor of LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church. The sermon will be given by Dr. John C. DeKorne. The eulogy will be delivered by Rev. Seth VanderWerf of Holland, Mr. Beet's associate in publishing the Missionary Monthly. Graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery will be conducted by Mr. Beet's nephew, REV. ABEL POEL, a missionary to the Indians in Rehoboth, N.M. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., 30 Oct. 1947, Pg. 1 Col. 2 and Pg. 5, Cols. 4-5 ************************************ DR. HENRY BEETS Grand Rapids, the Christian Reformed Church and all the far-flung peoples reached by the missions of his denomination lost a friend, a tireless leader and wise counselor Wednesday morning when death came for Dr. Henry Beets. The influence of his 78 years of devotion to his fellow man and his 52 years of ministry will live long after him. Dr. Beets, was born in The Netherlands, rose to high place among the Holland-American folk of his adopted country, won the esteem of all with whom he came in contact here and throughout the world he traveled so widely, and was honored by the sovereign of his native land who made him an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau. Preacher and scholar, administrator and humanitarian, Dr. Beets led a busy life. The chronicle of his positions as clergyman, editor and, director of missions is long. The list of books he authored is imposing. The honors accorded him are impressive. Withal he was a modest and humble man, quiet, sincere, energetic, a man who despite the burden of his many responsibilities in and for the Church he served found time to take his full part as a citizen of his adopted Nation and of the City in which he lived for nearly half a century. In Grand Rapids, he will be mourned and remembered not only by the Holland-American groups whose spokesman he so often was and by the denomination of which he was a fore-most representative, but by those he served directly as one-time President of the Grand Rapids Ministers Conference, as a member of the Grand Rapids Art and Museum Commission, in the activities of the Rotary Club, and in countless civic and charitable works. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., 30 Oct. 1947, Pg. 4, Col. 1 ****************************** In the 'Clergy Politicians in Michigan' section of 'The Political Graveyard,' Henry Beets is stated to have been born in Koedyk, Netherlands, 5 January 1869, the son of JASPER BEETS and MARGARET SMIT. He was married 11 Sept. 1895 to CLARA POEL. http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/MI/clergy.html 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: BERKHOF, BROUWER, DeJONG, DIJKHUIS, HEYNS, JOLDERSMA, MEYER, STUK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8673/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FIRST CALVIN SEMINARY PRESIDENT FUNERAL RITES SET FOR PROF. BERKHOF Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Neland Avenue Church for Prof. Emeritus LOUIS BERKHOF, first President of Calvin College Seminary, who died unexpectedly at Blodgett Memorial Hospital Saturday of an apparent heart condition. He was 83. Prof. Berkhof, author of 22 books and pamphlets, was also a department editor for the Banner and DeWachter, church publications. TRANSLATED His most noted work is "Systematic Theology," which was translated into several languages. Prof. Berkhof, who retired in 1945, was born in The Netherlands and came to Grand Rapids when he was 8. He was a graduate of Calvin College Seminary and of Princeton Seminary. He became the first President of the institution in 1931 after 25 years of teaching duties. The policy had previously been to select a rector from among the faculty each year. MEN'S SOCIETY Prof. Berkhof was a member of Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church. He served as President of its Men's Society for 10 years and was on the Board of Directors of the Young Men's Federation of the church. He is survived by his wife, DENA; two sons, DR. WILLIAM of Mt. Clemens and JOHN of Grand Rapids; four daughters, MRS. WILLIAM MEYER, MRS. SIDNEY STUK, both of Grand Rapids; MRS. PETER Y. DeJONG of Pella, Iowa, and MRS. JOHN BROUWER of Denver, Colo.; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Garfield Cemetery. Zaagman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sun., 19 May 1957, Pg. 20, Cols. 6-7 ********************* A Wikipedia biography on LOUIS BERKHOF states he was born in 1873 in Emmen, Drenthe, The Netherlands. He was married to first, REKA DIJKHUIS, who died in 1928, and then to DENA HEYNS-JOLDERSMA. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Berkhof Another biographical sketch of LOUIS BERKHOF is available at the Calvin Theological Seminary site, accompanied by a photo: http://www.calvinseminary.edu/aboutUs/presidents/berkhof.php 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: BUFFHAM, EBERHARD, FORREST, GALLAGHER, TARDY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8672/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PHILANTHROPIST, GROCERY CHAIN FOUNDER L.V. EBERHARD DIES Friends of supermarket king L.V. EBERHARD say there wasn't much that could keep him away from work or the golf course-two of the great passions in his life. But on Sunday, six months after stepping down from EBERHARD FOODS after 70 years in the grocery business, the 89-year-old Mr. Eberhard died at Sherbrook Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. He left behind a chain of 14 stores in West Michigan, a fraction of the 41 stores he operated at the peak of his business. The stubborn, sometimes controversial Mr. Eberhard, while known for butting heads with union representatives, executives and even his own family, also left a trail of philanthropic commitment, including sizable donations to Grand Valley State University and John Ball Zoo. "He was about the most optimistic man I ever knew," said Meijer Inc. Executive Committee Chairman Fred Meijer. "I am going to miss that old rooster." In the late 1930's, early in their respective careers, Meijer said Mr. Eberhard asked him if he wanted to come to work with him. Although he never accepted the offer, Meijer said they remained friends-though competitors to the end. "We were very much head-to-head competitors." Meijer said. "But that didn't bother us when we got together." In the waning years of his business career, Mr. Eberhard left a deeper imprint on the community around him, highlighted by a $1 million pledge in 1980 to further expansion of the John Ball Zoo, one of his favorite charities. In 1954, Mr. Eberhard paved the way for the children's zoo, giving $18,000 to that cause. Mr. Eberhard topped that in 1988 with a $1.25 million gift to GVSU, including $1 million for the downtown Grand Rapids facility named after him, the L.V. Eberhard Center. The additional $250,000 was used to establish a scholarship program to provide up to $1000 for as many as 20 GVSU students. GVSU President Arend Lubbers said he recalls talking to Mr. Eberhard about fund raising efforts for a downtown campus. A week later Mr. Eberhard called back. "I've been in this area for years and known him for years, so nothing about L.V. ever surprised me." Lubbers said. "I think everyone in the West Michigan region can understand how important that facility is for the education of the people in this region." Lubbers also knew Mr. Eberhard on the golf course, one of his favorite haunts away from work. He was an active sponsor of the Grand Rapids Charity Golf Classic, which evolved into the Greater Grand Rapids Open, and was thrilled to tee it up with such golfing notables as Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus. While less than a great shotmaker, Lubbers said, Mr. Eberhard made up for it with his will to win. "He really enjoyed the contest. Even though he had a high handicap, he could every once in a while come in with a sensational shot and win the money," Lubbers said. Mr. Eberhard was born Aug. 27, 1902, and he was 12 when his father died, leaving a family to operate GRAND RAPIDS HOME DAIRY CO. He was fond of telling the tale of how he and his mother started a grocery story in 1918-when he was 16-with nothing more than "$25 and a sack of sugar." The first store was at 1142 Wealthy St. SE. After four years in the business, Mr. Eberhard decided to return to high school, get his diploma and go on to law school. He got his high school diploma in 1922, but stayed only one semester at Grand Rapids Junior College. "That ended my college career and my aspirations of becoming a lawyer," Mr. Eberhard reported in a GVSU publication released at the opening of the Eberhard Center. Mr. Eberhard took over the business in 1929 and built his first supermarket 10 years later, at 1551 Wealthy St. SE. The first store in town with automatic self-opening doors, it set the standard for others to follow. He was fascinated with devices that set his store apart, introducing in 1947 a checkout machine using a rotating checkout system. He also introduced grocery baskets that enabled a parents to carry babies in a basket while they shopped. Mr. Eberhard was also a leader in the use of grocery cooperatives, helping to found GRAND RAPIDS WHOLESALE GROCERY CO., now SPARTAN STORES, INC., as well as several other cooperatives. At his peak, Mr. Eberhard commanded 41 stores and wielded a powerful position as the unchallenged man in charge. Over time, however, union problems, management conflicts and declining sales began to erode the strength of his chain. In 1983, Mr. Eberhard fired several directors of the company after they tried to remove him from the day-to-day operations of the company. Mr. Eberhard out-maneuvered the dissident board members and was upheld in court, but the dispute was merely a prelude for battles to follow. That same year, his daughter, BETTY TARDY FORREST, sued her father after she was fired from the company after 27 years. In 1985, Mr. Eberhard fired his grandson, DAVID EBERHARD, who had been promoted to vice president the year before. Explaining the firing, Mr. Eberhard said simply: "He thinks differently and has different ideas than I do. And I have no further comments, period." David Eberhard at the time said his grandfather's management style did not allow him to delegate responsibility. "He is interested in every bad check that comes through and reprimands store managers for every bad check," he said at the time. In October of that year, Mr. Eberhard's negotiations with Spartan Stores to sell off his remaining 22 stores fell through when company employees and their union filed suit in U.S. District Court, alleging the sale violated the rights of workers who owned stock in the company through a stock ownership plan. That suit was settled in 1986, but it left bitter feelings on each side. Mr. Eberhard continued to wield singular control over the company even though he had sold a majority of the company's stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. He served as the stock plan's sole administrator and trustee. In April 1990, lawyers for United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 951 asked the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate the stock ownership plan and Mr. Eberhard's role as its only administrator. Union officials charged that Mr. Eberhard inflated the value of the stock to benefit himself when he authorized the sale of employer stock-owned buildings in exchange for stock. Longtime friend Matthew Perrin said Mr. Eberhard was not an easy man to get to know. "He was a two-sided type person," said Perrin, owner of Foodtown supermarket, 425 Fuller Ave. NE. "He was very tough at times, but that was because he always demanded the best out of everybody. But if you ever needed a helping hand he would be the first one." Perrin said he bought his first grocery store from Mr. Eberhard in 1967. "I bought it on the golf course," Perrin said. "I didn't know it until the following Monday when he told everybody I bought it." Mr. Eberhard is survived by his wife, RUTH; his son, DONALD; and his daughters, BETTY FORREST and JOAN GALLAGHER. He was married twice previously. The family will receive visitors Tuesday at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service at 4291 Cascade Road SE from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be Wednesday at noon at Park Congregational Church at 10 E. Park Place. In lieu of tributes, the family suggests donations be made to either the L.V. Eberhard Scholarship Fund at GVSU, Junior Achievement or the Eberhard Adventure World, Children's Exhibit Area, at John Ball Zoo. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., 25 Nov. 1991, Pg. A1, Cols. 1-5 and Pg. A4, Cols. 1-3 ***************************** According to an Ancestry.com record, L.V. Eberhard was the son of CLARENCE J. EBERHARD (1879-1914) and PEARL BUFFHAM. An IGI Individual Record (Batch No. M019754) states that CLARENCE J. EBERHARD married PEARL BUFFHAM, 2 July 1901, in Burr Oak, St. Joseph Co., Michigan 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: VanDEVEN, WALLACE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8671/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WALLACE, 63, AD AGENCY CHIEF, DIES OLIVER A. WALLACE, 63, chairman of the board of Wallace-Blakeslee, Inc. advertising agency here, died of a heart attack Sunday morning in his home on the Thornapple River at Ada. Mr. Wallace went into the advertising agency business here in 1936 with one girl as his staff. He was joined by Marvin C. Lindeman in 1940 and the company reorganized as Wallace-Lindeman, Inc. The corporation became Wallace-Blakeslee, Inc. in 1957 after C. Scott Blakeslee became a partner and now employes 32. Mr. Wallace was born in Ypsilanti, coming to Grand Rapids at the age of three. He was a graduate of South High School and attended Dartmouth College. Before forming his advertising agency he was a director and advertising manager of the BERKEY & GAY FURNITURE CO. which was owned by his family. " The profit of a business is the only security of the employes." was a characteristic expression of Mr. Wallace. He emphasized a combination of prestige, image-building and hard sell. Known as a gourmet, he was the author of "A Taste for Adventure" dealing with unusual foods and memorable meals in many places. He had been an editorial writer on the old Grand Rapids News. After moving up to chairman of the board of Wallace-Blakeslee, Inc. last February, Mr. Wallace continued to take an active interest in the business. Surviving are his wife, the former FRANCES VanDEVEN of Grand Rapids; two sons, DAVID A. WALLACE, who succeeded his father as president of the agency and DANIEL B. WALLACE, now secretary-treasurer. Private services for the immediate family only were held Monday afternoon. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., 23 Aug. 1965, Pg. 1, Col. 8 ************************** SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX Name: OLIVER WALLACE Birth: 24 Feb. 1902 Death: Aug. 1965 Issued: Michigan 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: 1965 OBIT. - OLIVER A. WALLACE (1902-1965) - Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI - Grand Rapids, MI Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8670/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WALLACE, 63, AD AGENCY CHIEF, DIES OLIVER A. WALLACE, 63, chairman of the board of Wallace-Blakeslee, Inc. advertising agency here, died of a heart attack Sunday morning in his home on the Thornapple River at Ada. Mr. Wallace went into the advertising agency business here in 1936 with one girl as his staff. He was joined by Marvin C. Lindeman in 1940 and the company reorganized as Wallace-Lindeman, Inc. The corporation became Wallace-Blakeslee, Inc. in 1957 after C. Scott Blakeslee became a partner and now employes 32. Mr. Wallace was born in Ypsilanti, coming to Grand Rapids at the age of three. He was a graduate of South High School and attended Dartmouth College. Before forming his advertising agency he was a director and advertising manager of the BERKEY & GAY FURNITURE CO. which was owned by his family. " The profit of a business is the only security of the employes." was a characteristic expression of Mr. Wallace. He emphasized a combination of prestige, image-building and hard sell. Known as a gourmet, he was the author of "A Taste for Adventure" dealing with unusual foods and memorable meals in many places. He had been an editorial writer on the old Grand Rapids News. After moving up to chairman of the board of Wallace-Blakeslee, Inc. last February, Mr. Wallace continued to take an active interest in the business. Surviving are his wife, the former FRANCES VanDEVEN of Grand Rapids; two sons, DAVID A. WALLACE, who succeeded his father as president of the agency and DANIEL B. WALLACE, now secretary-treasurer. Private services for the immediate family only were held Monday afternoon. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., 23 Aug. 1965, Pg. 1, Col. 8 **************************** SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX Name: OLIVER WALLACE Birth: 24 Feb. 1902 Death: Aug. 1965 Issued: Michigan 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WEHNER, MILLER, MILLS, CLUTE, DRENTH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8669/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WEHNER, June A. Kalamazoo Formerly of Grand Rapids Passed away January 5, 2010 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. June was born July 24, 1926 in Youngstown, OH the daughter of Edward and Irma (Miller) Wehner. She retired as an RN from St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Surviving are three nieces; Susan Mills of Northville, Mi, Laura Clute of Portage and Linda Drenth of Kalamazoo. A Catholic service will be held at 11A.M. Friday January 8, 2010 at the Avink Funeral Home Schoolcraft www.avinkcremation.com with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids. June's family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on January 7, 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: COON, KOON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8668/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOON - ARTHUR J. KOON, aged 63, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday evening after a short illness. Surviving is one brother, FRED A., of Grand Rapids. Mr. Koon was taken to the Sullivan Funeral Home, where services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Dr. I. E. Runk officiating. Interment Boynton Cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Fri., 9 June 1950, Pg. 13, Col. 1, Obit. 4 ************************** WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATION CARDS, 1917-1918 Name: Arthur Julian Koon Age: 29 Address: 506 Burton S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan Date of Birth: Nov. 10, 1887 Place of Birth: Byron Center, Michigan, U.S.A. Occupation: Chief Draftsman, Tool Maker Mech. Place of Occupation: United Motor Co., Grand Rapids Support: Mother & Father Married: No. Race: Caucasian Previous Military Service: None Height: Medium Build: Stout Eye Color: Gray Hair Color: Light Bald?: No BOYNTON CEMETERY, Byron Township, Kent Co., Michigan Koon, Arthur b. 10 Nov. 1887 d. 7 Jun. 1950 Buried in Coon Plot http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/byron/boynton1994.html 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: KLYS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8667/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ELIZABETH KLYS, ORGANIST, DIES MISS ELIZABETH NOREEN KLYS, 84 years old and a native of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday night in General hospital. She resided at 75 Sheldon-av., S.E. For 30 years Miss Klys was organist at Central Reformed church and numbered her friends by the hundreds. Miss Klys was a member of St. Cecilia society, a charter member of Bards, a member of the Scribblers and the Old Settlers association and of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by a sister in California. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Friday at Greenhoe's mortuary chapel, Rev. Ida M. Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., 11 May 1944, Pg. 2, Col. 5 ****************************** Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan ELIZABETH KLYS b. Dec. 12, 1865; d. May 10, 1944 On lot with Johanna, John, John B. and William http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/walker/greenwood/2001/k.html 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: JUDD, FREEMAN, LEONARD, LeMESSURIER, STANSBURY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8666/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DEVOTED CIVIC LEADER DOROTHY LEONARD JUDD DIES DOROTHY LEONARD JUDD in 1978 received an award from her alma mater that read simply, "Earnest in Living and Earnest in Serving." That phrase neatly wrapped up her life. Judd was one of the driving forces behind the fledgling League of Women Voters in the 1920s, and her devotion to public service continued well into the 1960s, when state voters elected her to serve at the Michigan Constitutional Convention. Services for Judd will be 3 p.m. Friday at the Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St. NE, where she had been a lifelong member. She died Tuesday night of natural causes in her apartment at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. She was 90. "She was terrifically dedicated to good government," HARRIETTE FREEMAN said of her mother. "She worked very hard for women in government." In a letter written to then-Gov. George Romney, Judd summed up her philosophy of public service as she resigned from the State Civil Service Commission: "Seldom can one 'point with pride' to the tangible achievements. But there are other rewards, even in defeat. There is the exhilaration of freedom to serve in the public interest, the right of each person in our American democracy to try to affect public affairs without oppression." Judd taught American history and government at Central High School from 1921-25. She had graduated from Central in 1915 and received her degree from Vassar. In an interview with the Press years ago, Judd said the League of Women Voters launched her into community service. In 1924, she joined the LWV, and four years later she was elected president of the state organization. She was cast in the national spotlight when she headed the National League's Efficiency in Government Committee from 1932-34. Between 1932 and 1966, Judd served on numerous committees and commissions. Michigan residents elected her in 1961 to the Michigan Constitutional Convention where she served on the Committee on Local Government and led its subcommittee on county government. Judd once said she was most proud of Article IV in the 1963 constitution which required the Legislature to "provide for the protection of the air, water and other natural resources of the state from pollution, impairment and destruction." "That, I think," she said, "is really mine." Judd was appointed by Gov. George Romney to the Civil Service Commission in 1963, and served as its chairwoman two years later. Before she resigned in 1969, she ironed out a policy on employee relations-one of the toughest jobs she had ever tackled, she once said. For more than 30 years, Judd was a member of the National Council of the Municipal League and in 1957 she received its Distinguished Citizen Award. Her work on civil rights led to an appointment to the advisory committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. In 1958, she visited Germany through the U.S. State Department to study that country's government and educational system. Judd authored books, pamphlets and other documents, including a civics textbook and materials for the League. She also wrote, "The Art and Architecture of Fountain Street Church." In 1971, she received an honorary doctor of humanities degree from the University of Michigan, which noted she had "enjoyed the rare privilege as a civil service commissioner of strengthening principles she herself helped formulate." Her community service followed a family tradition. WILLIE THOMAS STANSBURY, her mother, was one of the early women graduates of Purdue University and a charter member of the University Club, which evolved into the American Association of University Women. Stansbury was an original member of the Welfare Union, today known as United Way. Judd's father, HARRY C. LEONARD, served as a Grand Rapids city commissioner from 1934 to 1942. Judd's grandfather, CHARLES H. LEONARD, founded the Leonard Refrigerator Co. His firm constructed the first electric refrigerator, which is featured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Charles Leonard campaigned for a city filtration system in 1917 that eradicated typhoid epidemics. He also was one of the founders of Fountain Street Church. Judd's husband, SIEGEL [JUDD], founding partner of the law firm, Warner, Norcross and Judd, died seven years ago. She is survived by her two daughters, HARRIETTE FREEMAN, of Grand Rapids and DOROTHY LeMESSURIER of Cambridge, Mass; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Family members request that memorial contributions be made to the Fountain Street Church Memorial Trust Fund, Planned Parenthood or the Grand Rapids Public Library. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., 16 Feb. 1989, Pg. A1, Cols. 2-5 & Pg. A2, Cols. 3-4 ***************************** U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX Dorothy Judd b. 14 Sept. 1898 d. 14 Feb. 1989 Issued: Michigan 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: BEAKES, BERRIDGE, INSLEE, TUTHILL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8665/mb.ashx Message Board Post: V.M. TUTHILL, GR INDUSTRY HEAD, DIES VICTOR M. TUTHILL, co-owner of the OLIVER MACHINERY COMPANY, died Friday at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. He was 84. Mr. Tuthill came to Grand Rapids in 1889 after several years as Principal of Schools at Lawrence and joined the partnership of Baldwin, Rhodes and Company, which later became Baldwin, Tuthill and Bolton. In 1910 they became associated with J.W. Oliver and the company became the Baldwin Tuthill Division of the Oliver Machinery Company. Mr. Tuthill served as Secretary of the company until his retirement in June, 1946. His son, HOWARD B. TUTHILL is Vice-President and a partner in the company. He had been a director of Dennis Canadian Lumber Company, People's Savings Bank, Fourth National Bank, Grand Rapids National Bank, American Home Security Bank and Central Bank of Michigan. He had been a member of the Public Library and Museum Commission, a trustee of Blodgett Memorial Hospital and a trustee of Fountain Street Baptist Church. Besides his son, he is survived by one daughter, MRS. CHARLES INSLEE. Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the home, 226 College Ave. SE, with Dr. Duncan E. Littlefair officiating. The body will remain at Metcalf Mortuary until Monday at 10 a.m. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat., 15 Oct. 1949, Pg. 13, Col. 4 *************************** IGI Individual Record VICTOR MAXWELL TUTHILL b. 3 June 1865, Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan d. 14 October 1949 Son of CYRUS TUTHILL and FRANCES BEAKES Source Information: Film Number 538151, Pg. No. 38, Reference No. 790554 IGI Individual Record VICTOR MAXWELL TUTHILL d. 14 October 1949 m. CARRIE BERRIDGE, 30 July 1890, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan Source Information: Batch Number 7817105, Sht. No. 15, Source Call No. 1126333, Type: Film 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: CASLOW, HINKEN, POEDER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8664/mb.ashx Message Board Post: W.H. CASLOW, EX-EDITOR, DIES WINFIELD H. CASLOW, 70, retired weekly newspaper editor, early radio's "Main Street Crusader" and congressional candidate of the 1930s, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Caslow, of 3425 Canal St. SW and formerly of 2208 McKee Ave. SW, had suffered a stroke last week. Born in Guthrie Center, Iowa, Mr. Caslow had lived in Grand Rapids since his youth. Mr. Caslow was a "campaigner," lending his oratory and thinking to varied causes: He was the little merchant's voice against the coming of chain stores, he fought Grand Rapids' unsuccessful annexation forays into Wyoming and he campaigned for a statewide network of water pipelines and Wyoming's Lake Michigan water system. Mr. Caslow, a chairmaker by trade, first became involved in crusades for "peoples' causes" when he successfully opposed a slaughterhouse planned for the South End in the 1920s. His first bid for public office in 1932 was against Rep. Carl Mapes: he lost by a small margin. Mr. Caslow's second try for Congress in 1938, also resulted in defeat. After his last try for Congress, Mr. Caslow was appointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission. He also canvassed the state on behalf of the Rural Electrification Administration program. Mr. Caslow founded the Southwest Community Alliance, forerunner of the current Wyoming Star, and in 1956 became editor of the Wyoming Advocate Southkent News and continued in that position until retiring in 1967. Mr. Caslow was the first recipient of the Wyoming Jaycees' Presidential Citation in 1964 that lauded him for his services to the city. "Without Win Caslow, we would still be an outdated township." Said former mayor Edward F. Wiest. "It was Win Caslow who officiated at the birth of the city of Wyoming." Mr. Caslow was a member of the Church of the Open Door. His wife, Adah, died in 1966. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence HINKEN of Wyoming. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Rev. Wendell Babcock and Rev. Bruce Flack, pastor of the Church of the Open Door, officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., 11 June 1969, Pg. 3-C, Cols. 5-6 ***************************** IGI Individual Record (No source information is available) WINFIELD H. CASLOW b. 9 October 1898, Guthrie, Iowa d. 10 June 1969 IGI Individual Record (No source information is available) WINFIELD H. CASLOW d. 10 June 1969 m. ADAH LENORE POEDER, 17 July 1919, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kirsten712_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/3017.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found out today that Cordelia was my great great grandmother. This is all so exciting finding out I have ties to such exciting, courageous pioneers! 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PASTOOR, DISSELKOEN, STEENBERGEN, MAGEE, YONKER, VANPROYEN, OLTHOF, BRATT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8663/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PASTOOR, B. William Passed away December 23, 2009 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. His victory is in Jesus after a long struggle with cancer. Bill is survived by his wife Evelyn; two wonderful step-children and their spouses, Stephanie and Pieter Disselkoen, James and Victoria Steenbergen, and his grandchildren, the joy of his life Annelise and Kai Disselkoen, one sister Ilene Magee and a special aunt Janet Yonker. Predeceased by his parents, William B. and Joan Pastoor and his brother-in-law, John Magee. Surviving also are brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry and Marlene Van Proyen, Carol Olthof, Fred and Evelyn Olthof, Shirley Olthof, Wallace and Marianne Bratt, and many special friends. Survived also by many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Bill graduated from the University of Michigan, College of Engineering and then followed in the tradition of family business, Pastoor Bros. Wholesale Meats. Unique to his firm, they developed the sizzler, a popular steak in this part of the state. After retire! ment, an avocation of truck driving, which he thoroughly enjoyed, kept him on the road, driving over two million miles accident free and having made over 2000 round trips to Chicago. Of special interest to Bill was mission work especially mission work in foreign fields. Those who wish to memorialize Bill may make contributions to Mission India or Rehoboth Christian Schools. Services by his pastor, Rev. Michael Abma from Woodlawn C.R.C. will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI). Relatives and friends may greet the family Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the funeral chapel. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 26, 2009 (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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hringer1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8662.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello the funeral home would probably have name of parents name of descendants cost of funeral Doctor who attended person. death certificate place of burial that type of information. helen ringer kent co mich. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tymen_wierstra Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8662.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Helen, Thank you very much for your help. For me the date is enough. His wife died one year before and then there was an obit. They lived in Grand Rapids. So I agree with you that there will very likely be no obit at all. What kind of information could be got from the funeral home? For the record: I live in the Netherlands. I found their mail address, so I could send them an e-mail. 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.