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Wendell J. Tolles

Male 1930 - 2015  (85 years)


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  • Census
    1930 US Census
    1930 US Census
    Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
    1940 US Census
    1940 US Census
    Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan

    Obituary & Death Notice
    Wendell Tolles
    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.

  • Name Wendell J. Tolles 
    Born 9 Feb 1930  Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 21 Apr 2015  Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I22970  Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Apr 2024 

    Father Leo Daniel Tolles,   b. 27 Oct 1900, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Sep 1961, Galesburg, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Mother Alice Katherine Carson,   b. 15 Jul 1905, St Ignace, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Sep 1971, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 6 Jul 1929  Steuben County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F11361  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joanne Bleeker,   b. 17 Mar 1932, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Oct 2010, Plainwell, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 4 Jun 1954  Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Douglas Tolles
     2. Diane Tolles
    Last Modified 2 Apr 2017 
    Family ID F11362  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Feb 1930 - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 4 Jun 1954 - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Apr 2015 - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
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