NIBGA Obituaries

Robert W. Cagel - August 28, 1922 - May 16, 2008

Bob and Shellie were club members dating back to 1992 and attend most all of the Tri-State festivals in Kendallville. They parked just north of the gate in their motorhome. They often were jamming, he with his fiddle and she with her bass. In recent years Shellie was in the Beginners Jam with her bass.

Their daughter is in the process of taken care of their home and will be moving Shellie closer to her in Arizona. Shellie suffered a broken hip last fall.

Sheldon E. Hull - Aged 80, of Leoni Township Jackson, MI, passed away at his home February 25, 2008 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jackson and Oaklawn. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gloria D.; three children, Barbara Adams, Michelle Hull, and Sheldon "Corky" (Gail) Hull II; five grandchildren, Jessica and Ashley Hull, Matthew and Sheldon "Ike" Hull and Billy Adams; his sister, Barbara Benson; and one great-grandson, Ethan. He was preceded in death by two sons, Craig and Michael Hull; and his brother, Robert Hull.

Mr. Hull was a retiree of Clark Equipment Company, enjoyed Blue Grass Camping and was an avid NASCAR fan. At his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the funeral home Thursday, 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Larry Rubingh officiating. The family would prefer any memorials be made to the Hospice of Jackson and Oaklawn or the charity of the donor's choice. www.MLive.com/obits

Sheldon and wife Gloria usually arrived at the festival the weekend before and camped with their friends near the cinder block restrooms on the east side of the stage area. They have been club members for many years.

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Larry Gaskill, 67, of Clinton, Tenn., passed away Feb. 9, 2008, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the former owner of The Old Time Music Store and Picken Parlor on South Main St., Kendallville. He also had a Bluegrass hour on the radio, in Kendallville, and played in a Bluegrass band.

Larry served on the NIBGA board in 1992.

William R. McClain, 77, Lawton, MI, Nov 4, 2007
Passed away at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in U.S. Navy on the J.D. Weeks. He was employed by National Water Lift retiring in November of 1989. His hobbies were woodworking, building steam engines and was a bluegrass musician. He was a member of Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association. On February 9, 1951 in Jackson, MI Bill was united in marriage to Barbara Lou Shea who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Janet Lynn Green of Sterling Heights, MI; son, James (Andrea) McClain of Mattawan; seven grandchildren, Shanna McClain Hale of Sterling Heights, Brennan Shea McClain, of Mattawan, Carla Maillet of Melbourne, FL, Bonnie McClain of Las Vegas, NV, Jeff and Bryan Stull of Kalamazoo and Lauren Stull of Mattawan; five great grandchildren; sister, Mary Stanton of Litchfield, MI; brother, Ronald McClain of Hanover, MI He was preceded in death by a son, Michael McClain, son-in-law, Larry Green; and two brothers, Dale and Robert McClain. Family will receive friends Tuesday 4-6 PM (today) at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Graveside services with military honors will be held Wednesday, (11/7) 12 noon at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan.

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Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/6/2007

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