(Obituary: Tacoma, Mrs. Roelfine "Ruth" of Kalamazoo, went to be with her Lord Tuesday evening, February 4, 2003. Ruth was born July 7, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Gerrit and Emma (DeVries) Sportel, and had been a lifelong resident in the area. Prior to her retirement she was employed with Western Michigan University for 8 years in the food service department. She was also a member of the Westwood Christian Reformed Church, and enjoyed crocheting and gardening. On September 20, 1946 she was united in marriage to Tony Tacoma, who preceded her in death on September 9, 1987. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Egbert, Henry, and Ronald Sportel; and a sister, Wilma Molenaar. Surviving are 3 daughters and their spouses, Sheryl (Vernon) Homolka of Vallejo, CA, Janice (Kelven) Betterley of Mattawan, Ruth (William) Bongers of Parchment; 3 grandchildren, Sarah Tallmadge, Matthew and Ryan Bongers; a sister and brother, Connie (John) Visser of Kalamazoo, Adrian (Wilma) Sportel of Scotts; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 10:00 o'clock Friday at the Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 North Hampton with Pastor Bill Fernhout and Pastor Dale Slings officiating. Private interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the LANGELAND Family Funeral Homes, MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 622 S. Burdick St., 343-1508. Memorials may be directed to the Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. -- THE KALAMAZOO GAZETTE, Feb 6 2003).

(Henry is mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(Findagrave.com: Passed away Thursday afternoon, January 7, 1999. Mr. Sportel was born March 27, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Gerrit en Emma (DeVries) Sportel and he was a life resident of the community. He was employed by Consumers Concrete for 20 years, retiring in 1987. He was an active member of the Second Christian Reformed Church, where he served as a Deacon and for many years served as an usher. Henry enjoyed deer hunting and he and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling. On September 12, 1946 he was united in marriage to Louise M. Yonkman, who he survives. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Molenaar and a brother, Egbert Sportel.)
(Social Security Number: 368-26-2521).

(Social Security Number: 475-26-7400).

(Duffin, Robert W. "Bob" Robert Duffin, 70, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. He was born August 3, 1949 in Kalamazoo to Arthur and Rosella "Dolly" (Labadie) Duffin. Bob was united in marriage to Marcia Sportel on April 24, 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from January of 1970 until honorably discharged in October of 1972. Bob's hobbies included golfing, in which he had two holes-in-one, camping and fishing. His favorite past-time was wood working and especially building decks. Bob is survived by his wife, Marcia Duffin; children, Lori (Austin Goodrich) Duffin and Matthew Duffin; 3 grandchildren, Austin, Allie and Logan; god-daughter, Ellorie; sister, Sharon (Dave) Meadows; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and half-brother, William Pond. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, September 11th from 6-8 pm at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 145 W. Battle Creek St., Galesburg, MI 49053. A memorial service will take place Thursday, September 12th, 1:00 pm at Country Christian Evangelical Free Church, 9286 36th St., S, Scotts, MI 49088, where the family will greet friends from 12-1:00 pm just prior to the service. A private interment will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the church or to Rose Arbor Hospice Care. Please visit Bob's personalized webpage at https://www.langelands.com).

(Constance is mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(OBITUARY: VISSER, Mrs. Constance G., Kalamazoo, went to be with her Lord Friday, February 15, 2008. Connie was born in Kalamazoo, April 14, 1926, the daughter of Gerrit & Emma (De Vries) Sportel. She was a member of Covenant United Reformed Church. On July 15, 1949, she married John Visser, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Karen (Ken) Bushouse of Richland and Donna (Larry) Boekeloo of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Kevin (Rebekah) Bushouse of Kalamazoo, Carrie (Steven) Rynberk of Tinley Park, IL, Laurie Boekeloo of Highland, IN, Julie Boekeloo of Kalamazoo, Karla (Mike) Westra of Holly, MI; two great-grandchildren, William and Anna Westra; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, Egbert, Adrian and Ronald Sportel and two sisters, Wilma Molenaar and Ruth Tacoma. Private family committal services will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial Services will be held 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Covenant United Reformed Church, 3724 Lovers Lane, with Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker, John's cousin, officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of S.W. Michigan. Friends will be received at the funeral home beginning Wednesday afternoon where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. - THE KALAMAZOO GAZETTE, Feb 17 2008).

(Obituary: Visser, Mr. John 2/7/1926 - 12/12/2016 Kalamazoo Went to be with his Lord Monday, December 12, 2016. John was born in Kalamazoo, February 7, 1926, the son of the late Abram & Neeltje (Wagenaar) Visser. He was a member of Covenant United Reformed Church. John served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in May of 1946. John was employed as a Building Machinist at the Kalamazoo Gazette for 39 years and served as a volunteer fire fighter on the Westwood Fire Dept. On July 15, 1949 he was united in marriage to Constance G. "Connie" Sportel, who preceded him in death on February 15, 2008. John was also preceded in death by a brother, Sam Visser. He is survived by two daughters, Karen (Ken) Bushouse, and Donna (Larry) Boekeloo; five grandchildren, Kevin (Rebekah) Bushouse, Carrie (Steven) Rynberk, Laurie Boekeloo, Julie Boekeloo, Karla (Mike) Westra; five great-grandchildren, William and Anna Westra and James, Emily and.. Rynberk; three sisters and two brothers, Effie Dykstra, Wilma (Neil) Kuiper, Gerrit (Betty) Visser, Henry (Clarine) Visser and Norma (Bob) Herder; a sister-in-law, Caroline Visser; many nieces and nephews. Private family committal services will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service to honor John's life will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016, beginning at 12:00PM at the Covenant United Reformed Church, 3724 Lovers Lane, with Rev. James Admiraal officiating. Visiting hours will take place at the funeral home on Monday, December 19, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant United Reformed Church or Park Village Pines, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends may share a condolence online at www.joldersma-klein.com).

(Adrian is mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(OBITUARY: Sportel, Mr. Adrian "Ipe" of Scotts, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 13, 2003. Adrian was born October 31, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of Gerrit and Emma (DeVries) Sportel, and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. He was a brick layer for over 50 years, and was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church. Adrian was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Egbert, Henry, and Ronald Sportel, Wilma Molenaar, and Ruth Tacoma. On June 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to the former Wilma VanZanten, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, Tom (Penny) Sportel of Portage, Teri Wellington and Bob Fields of Kalamazoo; 3 grandchildren, Shaun Sportel and April Hoskins, Matt Sportel, and Tori Wellington; a sister, Connie (John) Visser of Kalamazoo; sisters-in-law, Garilyn Sportel and Louise Sportel, both of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11:00 o'clock Wednesday at the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd., with Rev. Dr. Warren H. Lammers officiating. Friends may meet the family Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Private interment will be in Boughton Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the Schoolcraft Athletic Boosters. -- THE KALAMAZOO GAZETTE, Dec 15 2003.)
(Social Security Number: 383-28-6785).

(Sportel, Wilma A. Kalamazoo. Went to be with her Lord, Tuesday evening, May 1, 2018. Wilma was born September 27, 1933 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Steven and Adrianna (VanDyke) VanZanten. Prior to her retirement she was employed for several years with KVISD(KRESA) in the accounting department. She was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church. Wilma was preceded in death by her first husband, Nelson Groenheide on September 1, 1953. On June 24, 1955 she was united in marriage to Adrian Sportel, who preceded her in death on December 13, 2003. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Carol Modderman. Wilma is survived by her children, Tom (Penny) Sportel, Teri (Mike) Benthin; 3 grandchildren, Shaun (Jenny) Sportel, Matt (Liz) Sportel, Tori Wellington; 3 great-grandchildren, Sienna, Sawyer, and Mason; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Thursday, May 10 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Friends may meet the family from 6-8pm Wednesday, May 9 and from 10-11am Thursday prior to the service at the Westside Chapel. Private family interment will be in Boughton Cemetery in Scotts. Memorials may be directed to the Galesburg-Augusta High School and Schoolcraft High School Athletic Departments. To view Wilma's personalized guestbook please visit www.langelands.com. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on May 3, 2018).

(Social Security Number: 369-44-5800).

(Mrs. Gladys Irene SPORTELL - 1946 Portage St., passed away March 15, 1977, at Bronson Hospital. Mrs. SPORTELL was born Sept. 26, 1901, in Kalamazoo, daughter of Michael and Nettie BESTERVELT LINIHAN. She had been employed as an inspector for the Monarch Div. of the Allied Paper Co. until her retirement in 1963. Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles and Women of the Moose. She was married to Adrian SPORTELL, who passed away in 1925. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Janet) SCHAUER and Mrs. Wilma Lloyd DURNAN, both of Kalamazoo; 6 grandchildren, Kay SCHAUER VERITY, Mike LLOYD, John SCHAUER, Rick LLOYD, Bob and Ken SCHAUER; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael LINIHAN. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Don and Harold. Friends are being received at the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m., Rev. Charles Hulbert officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Wed Mar 16, 1977).

(Lloyd, Wilma 7/17/1924 - 5/23/2015 Kalamazoo Age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Bronson Hospital. She was born in Kalamazoo on July 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Adrian and Gladys (Linihan) Sportel. She remained a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo and was always proud of her community. In 1945 she married Arlon Lloyd who preceded her in passing on July 13, 1963. She was also preceded in passing by a sister, Janet Schauer. Wilma was a strong Democrat and very pro-union. She loved being involved in political issues and was never afraid to speak her mind. She was a hard worker who was employed by the Eckrich Company for over twenty years. When not working she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. Wilma is survived by two sons, Rick (JoAnn) Lloyd, and Michael (Marie) Lloyd; five grandchildren, Craig (Melinda) Lloyd, Karen (Scott) Lowder, Becky (Jason) Waller, Maya (Randy) Rockafellow, and Monee Lloyd; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a private family service will be held. Family and friends may share a condolence online at www.joldersma-klein.com.
Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from May 27 to May 31, 2015.)
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