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     Robert West was born circa 1619 at England. He was the son of Matthew West. Robert West married Frances Stout. Robert West married Elizabeth Laferta in 1656 at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Robert West died in 1688 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

     Frances Stout married Robert West, son of Matthew West.

     Elizabeth Laferta married Robert West, son of Matthew West, in 1656 at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.

     Joan West was born in 1631 at England. She was the daughter of Matthew West. Joan West married Joshua Coggeshall. Joan West died on 24 April 1676 at Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

     Joshua Coggeshall married Joan West, daughter of Matthew West.

     Francis West was born in 1634 at England. He was the son of Matthew West. Francis West married Susanna Soule circa 1659 at Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Francis West died in 1692 at Kingston, Newport County, Rhode Island.

     Susanna Soule married Francis West, son of Matthew West, circa 1659 at Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

     John West died at Newport, Rhode Island. He was born before 1634 at England. He was the son of Matthew West.

     Thelma Lucille VanZandt died on 14 February 1930 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. She was born on 14 February 1930 at stillborn, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.¹

     Bonnie Lou Huntoon was born on 13 February 1935 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. She was the daughter of J. C. Huntoon and Viola May VanZandt. Bonnie Lou Huntoon died on 28 April 2010 at Ohio at age 75.^1,2

     Dorothy Arlene Streeter was born on 29 July 1922 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Streeter and Ida Hecklesmiller.² Dorothy Arlene Streeter married Richard Morris VanZandt, son of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp, on 17 August 1941 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.³ Dorothy Arlene Streeter died on 10 March 1987 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at age 64.¹

     Larry Richard VanZandt was born on 8 May 1942 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. He was the son of Richard Morris VanZandt and Dorothy Arlene Streeter. Larry Richard VanZandt died on 25 February 2022 at Indiana at age 79.¹

     Robert Wayne English was born on 16 March 1941 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Ruth Esther VanZandt. Robert Wayne English died on 2 May 2009 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 68.¹

     Margaret Irene Dobbertien was born on 17 September 1919 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Dobbertien and Bertha Irene Rial.¹ Margaret Irene Dobbertien married Walter Newton VanZandt, son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp, on 5 October 1941 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.² Margaret Irene Dobbertien died on 28 August 1972 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 52.¹

     Doris Mae Porlier was born on 25 June 1925 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Myron M. Porlier and Agnes M. u.^1,2 Doris Mae Porlier married Warren Eugene VanZandt, son of Mitchell Leonidas VanZandt and Minnie Ethel Chupp, on 23 December 1943 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. Doris Mae Porlier died on 2 February 2004 at age 78.¹ Her obituary read, "Doris May (Porlier) Van Zandt, 78, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Marshall, died peacefully in her own home in the loving care of her family on Monday, February 2, 2004. She was born June 25, 1925, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Myron M. and Agnes M. (Smith) Porlier. Doris previously worked while in high school as an Usherette at the Regent and Bijou Theaters for 4 yrs; Sales Clerk at L.W. Robinson of Battle Creek then Redmonds in Owosso; worked 12 yrs. at the Kenny Corporation in the office as a Reviewer of insurance policy applications. She took time off to be a mother and homemaker taking care of their children as they were growing. She finished her working career at Henninks Luggage for ten years as a Manager and Sales Clerk. She married Warren E. Van Zandt on December 23, 1943, in Marshall, and recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with her husband and family. She is survived by her husband: Warren E. Van Zandt, Battle Creek, MI; a son: Ray D. Van Zandt & Sharon Gilkison of Battle Creek; three daughters: Donna M. & Joe Fred Jurs of Melbourne, Florida, Jill A. & Mike Forshey and Susan K. & Fred B. Bachman both of Battle Creek; four granddaughters: Jennifer & David Grace of Vicksburg, Sarah & John Boven of Kalamazoo, Marcelle Marcie Bowman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Kari Michelle & Craig Grestini of Thornton, CO; two grandsons: Craig Bowman of Lexington, KY and Matthew Corrigan of Farmington, MI; and three great grandchildren: Shelby and Casey Grace both of Vicksburg, MI; and Jordan Grace of Ada, Ohio. And, an adopted daughter Liz Lambert of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her father in 1963 and her mother in 1983, a sister Marcelle Wasielewski in 1978 and her brother-in-law Harry Wasielewski in Jan. 2004. Doris had attended Marshall High School and graduated with the class of 1943 from Battle Creek Central. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was active in the St. Mary's Society. She was a member with her husband at Riverside Country Club from 1948-1996 and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 298. She had been a Cub Scout Den Mother and a Girl Scout Leader. In her youth, Doris really enjoyed: swimming, playing golf, playing softball and playing cards. In the earlier years she enjoyed staying at their summer cottage at Long Lake in Coldwater, MI. When she was older, she enjoyed collecting figurines of "angels", reading, watching television, visiting her dear friends in the neighborhood, doing crossword puzzles, and her "greatest pleasure" has come from family gatherings (especially at 4th of July, Labor Day, and family birthdays) and she always enjoyed talking on the phone daily to her family before she went into the nursing home. While in Laurels of Bedford her family visited her almost daily and always enjoyed the piece of pie her son brought her. Visitation will be held after 4 pm Tuesday at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, where the family will be present Tuesday from 4-6 pm and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm with the Rosary will be said for Doris at 7pm Wednesday in the Bachman Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11:30 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Charles Fischer of St. Philip Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Steven Wasielewski Scholarship Fund % Marshall Public Schools or Lifespan for Hospice or Alzheimer's Diseases. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes." She was buried at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.¹

     William M. Peck was born on 16 June 1867 at Michigan.¹ He died on 26 February 1944 at Michigan at age 76.¹

     Lillian L. Hanson was born in August 1861 at Michigan.¹ She died on 19 May 1944 at Michigan at age 82.¹

     Herman Gersbach was born circa 1896 at Missouri.^1,2

     Viola Cramer was born on 31 July 1876 at Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Cramer and Elizabeth E. Dias.³ Viola Cramer married John Wesley McNutt, son of Johnathon William McNutt and Mahalah Sentz, on 29 December 1898 at Indiana County, Pennsylvania.^1,4 Viola Cramer died on 21 March 1901 at Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, at age 24.³ She was buried at McNutt - Matter Cemetery, Brush Valley, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Henry Darius McNutt was born on 1 October 1899 at Brush Valley Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Wesley McNutt and Viola Cramer.¹ Henry Darius McNutt married Florence L. Palmer, daughter of Jeremiah Wakefield Palmer and Lillian Frampton, on 11 February 1920 at Indiana County, Pennsylvania.² Henry Darius McNutt died on 22 February 1979 at Indiana County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.³

     Margaret Frances Gibson was born on 13 November 1897 at Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of William Irvin B. Gibson and Aurelia Belle Martin.¹ Margaret Frances Gibson married George Robert McGowan, son of Robert K. McGowan and Sylvia Lauretta Stewart, on 16 April 1919 at Falls Creek, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.¹ Margaret Frances Gibson died. She was buried at Butler County Memorial Park, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

     William Irvin B. Gibson was born on 22 July 1867 at Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 23 May 1940 at Pennsylvania at age 72.¹

     Aurelia Belle Martin was born on 4 February 1873 at Pennsylvania.² She died on 11 April 1948 at Pennsylvania at age 75.²

     Robert William McGowan was born on 9 February 1923 at Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of George Robert McGowan and Margaret Frances Gibson.^1,2 Robert William McGowan married Gladys Marie Mahan, daughter of Samuel McCandless Mahan and Susanna Myrtle Williams, on 29 August 1946 at Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

     Marilyn McGowan was born on 14 December 1928 at Meridian, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Robert McGowan and Margaret Frances Gibson.^1,2 Marilyn McGowan married first Paul Stephen Banyay, son of Stephen Isaac Banyay and Leah Agnes Drebert, on 23 May 1946 at Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Marilyn McGowan and Paul Stephen Banyay were divorced on 17 December 1957.^1,2 Marilyn McGowan married second John William Fitzgerald, son of Frank Fitzgerald and Lena u, on 24 December 1957.^1,2 Marilyn McGowan died in 2004.

     Gladys Marie Mahan was born on 16 April 1926 at Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel McCandless Mahan and Susanna Myrtle Williams.^1,2 Gladys Marie Mahan married Robert William McGowan, son of George Robert McGowan and Margaret Frances Gibson, on 29 August 1946 at Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Gladys Marie Mahan died on 8 October 2010 at Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 84.³

     Samuel McCandless Mahan was born on 22 January 1895 at Pennsylvania.² He died on 14 June 1960 at age 65.²