1930 - 2015 (85 years)
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Obituary & Death Notice |
| Wendell Tolles Tolles, Wendell J. passed away on Tuesday morning, April 21, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born on February 9, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of Leo and Alice (Carson) Tolles. Wendell was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On June 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to his best friend and fishing partner, Joanne M. Tolles in Kalamazoo. In addition to fishing, Wendell enjoyed traveling with Joanne; camping/fishing at Interlochen State Park for over 50 summers and 23 winters in Florida. He was employed by Kalamazoo Public Schools for over 30 years and was a member of Sunnyside United Methodist. Surviving are two children, Douglas (Robyn) Tolles of Kalamazoo and Diane (Steve) McLeod of Dallas, TX; two grandchildren, Jessica (Parker) Hornsby and Ian McLeod; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Hornsby; and several cousins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 25, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek Street. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 PM on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Sunnyside United Methodist Church. |
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Name |
Wendell J. Tolles |
Born |
9 Feb 1930 |
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
Gender |
Male |
Died |
21 Apr 2015 |
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
Buried |
Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States |
Person ID |
I22970 |
Family Tree |
Last Modified |
2 Apr 2024 |
Father |
Leo Daniel Tolles, b. 27 Oct 1900, Michigan, USA , d. 28 Sep 1961, Galesburg, Michigan, USA (Age 60 years) |
Mother |
Alice Katherine Carson, b. 15 Jul 1905, St Ignace, Michigan, USA , d. 16 Sep 1971, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA (Age 66 years) |
Married |
6 Jul 1929 |
Steuben County, Indiana, USA |
Family ID |
F11361 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Joanne Bleeker, b. 17 Mar 1932, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA , d. 26 Oct 2010, Plainwell, Michigan, USA (Age 78 years) |
Married |
4 Jun 1954 |
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
Children |
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Last Modified |
2 Apr 2017 |
Family ID |
F11362 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Born - 9 Feb 1930 - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
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| Married - 4 Jun 1954 - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
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| Died - 21 Apr 2015 - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
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| Buried - - Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States |
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