TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE - May 9, 2005
Mary Arlene Appelhof Died May 4, 2005
KALAMAZOO - Mary Arlene Appelhof, 68, of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, May 4,
2005, at Rochester Methodist (Mayo Clinic) Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Mary
was born June 11, 1936, to Gilbert Jr. and Hilda Appelhof in Detroit.
She was raised in Alma and Berea, Ohio, graduating from Berea High School in
1954. She continued her education at Michigan State University, graduating with
honors in 1958, with a bachelor's of science degree, having majored in biology.
She achieved a master's degree from MSU the following year. Mary went on to
teach at the high school level at Central High in Kalamazoo and at Interlochen
Arts Academy. She left IAA to return to MSU, where she achieved a second
master's degree, then continued on for five years of Ph.D. studies.
These advanced studies in biology led her to a fascination with worms and the
potential they might have for recycling waste food. She developed a worm
composting system, then began raising and marketing worms, along with her
specially designed composting bins, on a commercial scale. She promoted her
environmentally-friendly process with the publication of her book
entitled, "Worms Eat My Garbage." Originally published by Flowerfield
Enterprises, her own publishing company, the book has been widely distributed
nationally and now internationally. Her scientific studies have led to her
recognition as the leader in the field of vermicomposting and her reputation
has led to her affectionate title, "Worm Woman." Mary shared her life and her
home with her closest friend, Mary Frances Fenton, of Kalamazoo. Mary Frances
illustrated the first book and co-authored and illustrated a sequel, "Worms Eat
Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment."
She is survived by her brothers, Alan (Joanne) of Beulah and David (Diane) of
Independence, Minn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and
Hilda Appelhof. Private graveside services will be held at the Benzonia
Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Kalamazoo at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crystal Lake Watershed Association, PO
Box 89, Beulah, MI 49617.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
Mary Arlene Appelhof Died May 4, 2005
KALAMAZOO - Mary Arlene Appelhof, 68, of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, May 4,
2005, at Rochester Methodist (Mayo Clinic) Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Mary
was born June 11, 1936, to Gilbert Jr. and Hilda Appelhof in Detroit.
She was raised in Alma and Berea, Ohio, graduating from Berea High School in
1954. She continued her education at Michigan State University, graduating with
honors in 1958, with a bachelor's of science degree, having majored in biology.
She achieved a master's degree from MSU the following year. Mary went on to
teach at the high school level at Central High in Kalamazoo and at Interlochen
Arts Academy. She left IAA to return to MSU, where she achieved a second
master's degree, then continued on for five years of Ph.D. studies.
These advanced studies in biology led her to a fascination with worms and the
potential they might have for recycling waste food. She developed a worm
composting system, then began raising and marketing worms, along with her
specially designed composting bins, on a commercial scale. She promoted her
environmentally-friendly process with the publication of her book
entitled, "Worms Eat My Garbage." Originally published by Flowerfield
Enterprises, her own publishing company, the book has been widely distributed
nationally and now internationally. Her scientific studies have led to her
recognition as the leader in the field of vermicomposting and her reputation
has led to her affectionate title, "Worm Woman." Mary shared her life and her
home with her closest friend, Mary Frances Fenton, of Kalamazoo. Mary Frances
illustrated the first book and co-authored and illustrated a sequel, "Worms Eat
Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment."
She is survived by her brothers, Alan (Joanne) of Beulah and David (Diane) of
Independence, Minn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and
Hilda Appelhof. Private graveside services will be held at the Benzonia
Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Kalamazoo at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crystal Lake Watershed Association, PO
Box 89, Beulah, MI 49617.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE - May 9, 2005
Mary Arlene Appelhof Died May 4, 2005
KALAMAZOO - Mary Arlene Appelhof, 68, of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, May 4,
2005, at Rochester Methodist (Mayo Clinic) Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Mary
was born June 11, 1936, to Gilbert Jr. and Hilda Appelhof in Detroit.
She was raised in Alma and Berea, Ohio, graduating from Berea High School in
1954. She continued her education at Michigan State University, graduating with
honors in 1958, with a bachelor's of science degree, having majored in biology.
She achieved a master's degree from MSU the following year. Mary went on to
teach at the high school level at Central High in Kalamazoo and at Interlochen
Arts Academy. She left IAA to return to MSU, where she achieved a second
master's degree, then continued on for five years of Ph.D. studies.
These advanced studies in biology led her to a fascination with worms and the
potential they might have for recycling waste food. She developed a worm
composting system, then began raising and marketing worms, along with her
specially designed composting bins, on a commercial scale. She promoted her
environmentally-friendly process with the publication of her book
entitled, "Worms Eat My Garbage." Originally published by Flowerfield
Enterprises, her own publishing company, the book has been widely distributed
nationally and now internationally. Her scientific studies have led to her
recognition as the leader in the field of vermicomposting and her reputation
has led to her affectionate title, "Worm Woman." Mary shared her life and her
home with her closest friend, Mary Frances Fenton, of Kalamazoo. Mary Frances
illustrated the first book and co-authored and illustrated a sequel, "Worms Eat
Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment."
She is survived by her brothers, Alan (Joanne) of Beulah and David (Diane) of
Independence, Minn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and
Hilda Appelhof. Private graveside services will be held at the Benzonia
Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Kalamazoo at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crystal Lake Watershed Association, PO
Box 89, Beulah, MI 49617.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
Mary Arlene Appelhof Died May 4, 2005
KALAMAZOO - Mary Arlene Appelhof, 68, of Kalamazoo, died Wednesday, May 4,
2005, at Rochester Methodist (Mayo Clinic) Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Mary
was born June 11, 1936, to Gilbert Jr. and Hilda Appelhof in Detroit.
She was raised in Alma and Berea, Ohio, graduating from Berea High School in
1954. She continued her education at Michigan State University, graduating with
honors in 1958, with a bachelor's of science degree, having majored in biology.
She achieved a master's degree from MSU the following year. Mary went on to
teach at the high school level at Central High in Kalamazoo and at Interlochen
Arts Academy. She left IAA to return to MSU, where she achieved a second
master's degree, then continued on for five years of Ph.D. studies.
These advanced studies in biology led her to a fascination with worms and the
potential they might have for recycling waste food. She developed a worm
composting system, then began raising and marketing worms, along with her
specially designed composting bins, on a commercial scale. She promoted her
environmentally-friendly process with the publication of her book
entitled, "Worms Eat My Garbage." Originally published by Flowerfield
Enterprises, her own publishing company, the book has been widely distributed
nationally and now internationally. Her scientific studies have led to her
recognition as the leader in the field of vermicomposting and her reputation
has led to her affectionate title, "Worm Woman." Mary shared her life and her
home with her closest friend, Mary Frances Fenton, of Kalamazoo. Mary Frances
illustrated the first book and co-authored and illustrated a sequel, "Worms Eat
Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment."
She is survived by her brothers, Alan (Joanne) of Beulah and David (Diane) of
Independence, Minn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and
Hilda Appelhof. Private graveside services will be held at the Benzonia
Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Kalamazoo at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crystal Lake Watershed Association, PO
Box 89, Beulah, MI 49617.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
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