This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FORWARD, BLAKEMAN, FRANCOISE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8597/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FORWARD, Myron Hal Age 92 Of Asheville, NC Died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 2, 2009. A native of Lowell, Michigan, Hal was the son of the late Erwin Elston and Bessie Irene Blakeman Forward. He was preceded in death by a brother, Erwin Elston Forward, Jr., of Three Rivers, Michigan. Mr. Forward is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alta Jane Francoise Forward; son, Mike Forward and wife, Sylvia; son, Jim Forward and wife, Sue; grandchildren, Tom Forward and wife Dawn, Kris Forward and wife Bethany, all of Asheville; and Kelly Forward, of Charleston, South Carolina; and great-grandchildren Carson and Avery. Hal attended George Washington University and was a Marine Corps veteran of WW II. He was a retired Deputy Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps and was a member of both the Marine Corps Association and the Retired Officers Association. Aside from his lifelong commitment to the Marine Corps, Hal will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty, and heartfelt devotion to hi! s family. He will be deeply missed by many. Military honors were provided by Chaplain Richard Rockwell and the Asheville High School Marine JROTC Unit at 2:00 PM Monday, April 6, at the NC State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue assisted with the arrangements. The online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com. In Leiu of flowers, memorials may be made to Care-Partners Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or Unity Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River, NC 28759. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/12/2009 (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: vdemare1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8596.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THANK YOU , WILL TRY ALL 3 PLACES . 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: Patricia_A_McIntyre Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8596.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe Howard City is in Montcalm County, although there is a Howard Township in Cass County. Big Rapids is in Mecosta County, MI. The two cities are only about 30 miles apart. Hope this helps. Pat Volunteer 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: vdemare1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8596/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EVA WAS BORN JAN 1880 IN HOWARD CITY, CASS CO & DAU OF ANDREW & CHRISTINE EDBURGH . SHE MARRIED 1897 TO LEWIS J FARNUM. ON 1900 CENSUS THEY ARE FOUND LIVING BIG RAPIDS, KENT CO. . SHE DIES 8 MAY 1906 & ASSUME IT WAS IN BIG RAPIDS. WOULD APPRECIATE AN OBIT FOR HER. SHE IS BURIED IN THE REYNOLDS TWP. CEM. , REYNOLDS TWP., MONTCALM 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: vdemare1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8587.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: THANK YOU, I APPRECIATE YOUR TIME & EFFORT. 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: vickih20317 Surnames: Potter, Gill Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8595.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your help, I wouldn't have known that and it gives me another avenue to persue. 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: suegrableNM Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8595.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know anything about the cemeteries in Kent County, but I.O.O.F. is the International Organization of Odd Fellows, a lodge, fraternal organization, like the Masons, Elks, etc. 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: KBarnes1958 Surnames: WIERS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8592.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your note. I went to school with the Wiers family who lived on Wendler. Their grandparents/or uncle actually lived on Roos, a block to the east of Galewood (formerly Mulder.) The corner of their lot actually touched the back corner of my parent's property on Burton St. The Ed Wiers that died July 1975, he's buried in Grandville Cemetery and was born 1889 & lived in Grandville. The Ed I'm looking for was born 1899. I have his WWI registration information. It's possible that Eddie Wiers who died in 1979 might be who I'm looking for. I believe there was a third Edward Wiers in the early 1900's census's, who was the son of Henry (Henrick) Wiers. When doing a search on the name on Ancestry all three popped up at the same time so I knew there were three different men with the same name, different birth years. I think the son of Henry would probably be too old to have been the Ed I'm looking for. Thank you for your help in this. Kathy 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: frysk48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8590.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have found this (I am not related to this family): Carrie Ross, died 29 March 1944 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio at age 76. Born in Lucas, Ohio. Divorced. Living at 21 Lamberton Ave. when she died. Buried on 1 April 1944. Spouse: Frank Hunter. Father: James Ross, born in Lucas, Ohio. Mother: Amanda Hughes, born in Newville, Ohio. Carrie E. Ross had siblings: Sherman, Blanche and Ira F. Her parents married in Richland on 26 September 1861. 1930 Census shows her as divorced living at 26 Lamberton in Mansfield: Carrie R. Hunter (her maiden name of Ross was first written in then crossed out and replaced with her married name of Hunter). The address is the same as her parents were living in in the 1900 census. There was a Frank W. Hunter, born in Evansville (Ind.?), married 5 April 1904 in Homer, Calhoun Co., MI., to Arlie M. Henshaw. Also a Frank W. Hunter, born in Ohio, married 17 Sept. 1901 in Saint Joseph, Berrien Co., MI., to Grace Patterson McGlenn. I'll try to find the right Frank Hunter but there are many in Ohio and Michigan. Does the marriage record from Richland Co., give the names of the parents of Frank Hunter? 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: frysk48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8592.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kathy, Maybe someone can look at his obit for you. There are two possibilities: Eddie Wiers, died June 1979, GR Press 9 June 1979, pg. 8B. Edward Wiers, died July 1975, GR Press 9 July 1975. There was also a Wiers family that lived on Wendler. They went to Lee HS. 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.

I.O.O.F. stands for International Order of Odd Fellows. They are a group similar to the Masons, and some lodges still remain in existence. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <MIKENT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 3:03 AM Subject: [MIKENT] IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: vickih20317 > Surnames: Potter, Gill > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8595/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I was just looking at the Kent County genweb page and I came across > IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FUNERALS, 1918 - 1930 while searchin a family > name, I was hoping someone might know about this list. Is there a Shanty > Corners cemetery, or does anyone know where this would be at, because I > couldn't find it? Also at the end are some initials I. O. O. F. Does > anyone know what that stands for? > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MIKENT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vickih20317 Surnames: Potter, Gill Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8595/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was just looking at the Kent County genweb page and I came across IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FUNERALS, 1918 - 1930 while searchin a family name, I was hoping someone might know about this list. Is there a Shanty Corners cemetery, or does anyone know where this would be at, because I couldn't find it? Also at the end are some initials I. O. O. F. Does anyone know what that stands for? 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: KOVACH, ALLGAIER, MANDALOU, GILLSTEDT, BRILLINGER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8594/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOVACH, Mrs. Agnes Bridgette (Allgaier) Of Rockford Age 87 Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Agnes was a wonderful wife and the most loving and caring mother. She always put her family first and little Mom will always be in our hearts. Agnes was co-owner of Frank Kovach's Blueberry Farms and worked hard for many years helping manage the farms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank G. Kovach; son, Francis S. Kovach, and infant son, John. She is survived by her children, Pamela and Nick Mandalou of Tarpon Springs, FL, Rita Kovach of Rockford, Jim and Linda Kovach of Rockford, Janice and David Gillstedt of Grand Rapids, Thomas and Dora Kovach of Belmont, Annette and Bill Brillinger of New Boston, MI; daughter-in-law, Sue Kovach of Portage; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and their families. A Mass of Christian Burial for Agnes will be offered Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock at Assumption BVM Catholic Church, Belmont, MI with the Rev. Pet! er Vu presiding. Interment in Assumption BVM Catholic Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed on Friday evening at 7:00 o'clock at the funeral home. Those planning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider the Consolata Missionary Sisters or In Home Hospice. Relatives and friends may greet Mrs. Kovach's family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Friday at the Pederson Funeral Home and from 10:30 AM until the time of Mass at the church on Saturday. A special THANK YOU and blessing to her daughter and our sister, Rita for taking such wonderful care of our mother over the years. The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/29/2009 (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: WHL44 Surnames: HUGHES, UMLOR, SALEM, NORMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8593/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HUGHES, Mrs. Lorena C. Age 67 Of Belmont, MI Passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009. While attending Butler High School, she enjoyed scouting, band, soccer, basketball, and swimming. Throughout these high school years, Lorena was the church organist at Echo Lake Baptist Church. She attended Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School and held a variety of positions. First, she started at the Bell Telephone Lab and then worked in small offices and an accounting firm. On her first date with Jim, they went to a political gathering. They had great fun especially since their parents had different political views. Though they were raised with different religious backgrounds, their love for one another continued; and Jim and Lorena were married on June 18, 1966. They were active at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Portage, MI. Lorena took time off from work to nurture her children during their growing years. She taught her children about honesty, love, trust, respect, and most importantly, religion. Lorena will be lovingly remember! ed for her endearing gifts of friendship, hospitality, and loyalty. She is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Deb and Dick Umlor of Rockford, and Jim and Kym Hughes of Chicago; grandchildren, Sarah Umlor and Jacob Umlor; mother, Mrs. Celia Salem; sister, Carol Norman; brother, Charles and Patricia Salem; and nieces and nephews. Her father, Charles Salem, preceded her in death in September of 1966. The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Hughes will be offered on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, Rockford, with The Rev. Dominic Tirkey presiding. Interment in Rockford Cemetery. The Scripture Service will be on Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Lacks Cancer Center at Saint Mary's (envelopes will be available at the funeral home). Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 ! PM and prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday. The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/2/2009 (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: miecek Surnames: Morrison, Phillips, Hiscock, Nichols Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/5616.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a photgraph of a young woman taken by C. J. Flandres, Artist, of Ionia, Mich. probably around the same time period. I have no idea who the woman is in the picture. I'd love to know. 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: KBarnes1958 Surnames: WIERS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8592/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This message is an attempt to find information on this man who was born in the 1800s and lived in the area in Wyoming that is known as Galewood. The street they lived on what is now known as Galewood Avenue, back when the street was Mulder Ave. Ed Wiers lived most of his life in the house of his parents & when he died it was condemned and torn down. He was kind and eccentric perhaps, but very poor and I'd like to find where he's buried and take flowers. I know there are still some older people who live in the area who might be able to help or perhaps someone from the Wiers family who knows something on Ed. If someone can offer information, please contact me on board or at my e-mail, digginroots@yahoo.com Thank you. 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: PatCorona Surnames: Sullivan/O'Sullivan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8486.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've thought about you often & wondered how you were doing with your research. You said that your Dad & Brother were helping you. Have they been to St. Andrew's cemetery? I think I may have told you that my Gr. Grandparent's & some of their children are buried in St. Andrew's. My husband and I visited that cemetery some years ago & I photographed the tomb stones of my family. Please keep in touch! 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: wildfl0wer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8486.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much again for your book info.! I was able to get it used through Amazon, and sure enough, I found Timothy O`Sullivan`s signature on a petition featured in the book as well as Julia`s information. It turns out that Timothy and a couple more members of the family are actually buried in St. Andrew`s Cemetery. I was able to confirm where they are located directly through St. Andrew`s. This was every bit due to your tip, and I`m very grateful to you. Thank you for sending a bit of the proverbial "Luck of the Irish" my way! 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: KBarnes1958 Surnames: WIERS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8591/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While doing research, I've met a distant relative who's grandmother was my neighbor when I was a child, living in the Galewood area. During conversations, we've talked about people of the neighborhood that I haven't thought about in years. Conversation keeps going back to an old guy who lived in the neighborhood, who's name was Ed. Ed walked everywhere he went. He was poor, lived in a house with no running water. He always wore a hat & I remember him wearing an old coat and carrying groceries or items in a bag. We'd stand at the fence as he'd walk by and we'd yell, "Hi Ed." He'd always wave and sometimes walk through the neighbor's yard, come to the fence & talk for a second. My cousin, remembers that he'd go every night to her grandmother's and she'd give him a bucket of water & leftovers from her table. I remember the house being torn down. I think he lived next to the HALL family, who lived there during the 1960s and early 70s. Last night she mentioned that she couldn't remember his last name and the name Wiers popped into my head and after some searches, there was an Edward Wiers who lived in Wyoming. My question to the message board is, does anyone out there possibly remember him or what his name was? I'd like to know more about him. Thanks. 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: Scrankymom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/2780.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Joey, but your Frances Sikorski and my Frances Sikorski are two different people. My great aunt Frances' maiden name was Centilli. She married Louis Dudley Sikorski and had no children. I had run across your Frances before and at first it was a bit confusing, but I have it straightened out now. Thanks just the same. Kathy 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.