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Ellen Daines Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1919 - 2007 AGE: 87 DAINES, Ellen G. “Ginny” Valley Dr. Paw Paw Passed away Sunday evening, June 24, 2007 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ellen was born October 23, 1919 in Columbus, Stillwater County, Montana the daughter of the late Chris and Violet (Calvin) Brunckhorst. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1936 and attended Eastern Montana State College at Billings, MT with a teacher’s certification and taught in Montana Schools for several years including Fromburg, Belfry and Big Timber schools. She later graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo with a Bachelor of Science and Education majors. Ellen was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army with the Office of Chemical Weapons Service, Officers Candidate School in Edgewood Arsenal, MD. She was discharged as Master Sergeant performing the duties of Sergeant Major. On September 21, 1946 in Port Huron, Ellen was united in marriage to Luther I. Daines who preceded her in death on October 24, 2001. Together they had four children, Sheryl (Tom) Tapper of Paw Paw, William Daines of Paw Paw, Lauretta Daines of Los Angeles and Cindy Daines of Paw Paw; 4 grandchildren, Angela, Ellen, Carrie and Justin; brother, Gaylord (Beverly) Brunckhorst of Billings, MT; sister, Alene “Susie” (Harry) Hodges of Ronan, MT; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Irvin, Clifford, Calvin and Chris. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, the Kalamazoo Humane Society or the Pet Resources Network. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

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Shonda Jack jackshonda@aol.com Tuesday July 24, 2007 at 5:08 PM

Sheryl & Family I'm so sorry to to hear about you Mom. I read the paper on the internet everyday. I just returned home from vacation,and read about your Mom. I think about you guys all the time.Wish I was there for you. I miss seeing you. My Mom sends her sympathy too. Love,Shonda

Cathy Hosner Thursday June 28, 2007 at 1:17 PM

Dear Sheryl, Linda reached me yesterday as Ken and I were on our way home from an out of state trip. Please accept our sympathy on the death of your mom, and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda and I want to get together with you sometime after Linda's daughter's wedding on 7/14. We'll be in touch. Take care, friend, Cathy Hosner

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