Obituary of  Elsie Clemens, Middleville, Barry County, 

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Obituary 2002 
Elsie Mae Clemens 
  Kalamazoo - Elsie Mae Clemens of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday evening, 
Sept 7, 2002.  Elsie was born April 4, 1918 in Middleville, MI, the daughter 
of Daniel and Nina (Edger) Poland and had been a resident of Kalamazoo most 
of her life. 
  Prior to her retirement she was employed in the retail business with Sears 
and later with Steketees from where she retired.  She enjoyed her 
grandchildren and family, along with sewing, knitting and bowling. 
  On Dec. 8, 1938 she was united in marriage with L.D. Clemens who preceded 
her in death on May 17, 1972.  She was also preceded in death by three 
brothers, Robert, William, and George Poland. 
  Surviving are six children; 17 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; seven brothers 
and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. 
  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 at the Langeland 
Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S Burdick with Rev. Richard 
Liggett officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. 
  Friends may meet the family Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel. 
Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation or the charity of 
your choice.