Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte

Adoptive father*Joseph Francis Schulte b. 7 Nov 1894, d. 3 Apr 1974
Adoptive mother*Sadie Mary Trombly b. 9 Feb 1895, d. 13 Mar 1985
FatherRoyal John Gibson b. 16 Jul 1905, d. 22 Jan 1986
MotherHelen Margaret Lewis b. 3 Feb 1909, d. 28 Mar 1997
NicknameRosie 
Birth*28 August 1929New Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; She weighed 7 lbs and was 19 1/2 inches long. 
Note*New Borgess Hospital was built out on Gull Rd. in 1917. 
Baptism20 October 1929St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; Joseph Schulte had previously requested this record, which Sr. Agnes sent on 29 Sept. 1934. 
(Witness) Marriage14 July 1945Mary Lou Ruhlman, Henry Earnest Knoche; North Branch, Lapeer, MI; Bridesmaids were Mary Lou's sisters, Celia and Margaret, Henry's cousins, Rosemarie Schulte and Pat Geiger. Groomsmen were Henry's brother Art Knoche, Mary Lou's brother, Leo and Stanley Andrzejewski (who married Margaret). Flower Girl was Darlene Bruman. 
(Witness) ResidenceJoseph Francis Schulte, Sadie Mary Trombly; 11747 Glenfield Ave., Detroit, MI 
Employmentbetween 1946 and 1947Sander's, Detroit, MI; Rosemarie worked there part-time after school. 
Graduation*8 June 1947St. David High School, Detroit, Wayne, MI; St. David's Catholic Church and High School were built on land donated by and with the financial support of David Trombly's widow. David was related to Rosemarie's maternal grandfather, Alfred Trombly. The graduating class of 1947 had a 40th reunion party in 1987 and continued having reunions each year after that in classmates' homes. The 1993 reunion was held at Rosemarie's new home in Clinton Twp. 
Married NameJeske 
Employmentbetween 1947 and 1949Michigan Bell Telephone Co., Roseville, MI; Rosemarie worked at Michigan Bell after her family moved to Roseville in 1947 until she got married. 
Marriage*7 September 1949Walter Samuel Jeske; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville, Macomb, MI; In the summer of 1974 a 25th wedding anniversary party was held at the home of daughter, Darleen, and son-in-law, Marty in St. Clair Shores MI. 
Witness: Samuel Jeske
Witness: Joseph Francis Schulte
Witness: Sadie Mary Trombly
Witness: Marion Kathleen Schulte
Witness: Jacquelyn Marie Trombly
Witness: Theodore A. Banach Jr
Witness: Arlene Marie Lyons
Witness: Michael Carl Berkholz
Witness: Theresa Maria Oelenkamp
Residence*between August 1956 and April 1991Walter Samuel Jeske; 35910 Larchwood, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Winshall Villa Subdivision, lot 424 
Residencebetween April 1991 and June 1995Walter Samuel Jeske; 18433 Cranbrook, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; The zip code and city were changed in the summer of 1992 from 48044, Mt. Clemens to 48038, Clinton Twp. by the U.S. Postal Service. 
Employment*between 1965 and 1990Tupperware Sales; Rosemarie began her Tupperware career as a Consultant and soon became a Manager. For some of her numerous awards, she traveled to Orlando, FL. to Tupperware headquarters. She was there in 1970 when the new International Headquarters was dedicated. Among her numerous awards she received Record Breaking Unit in 1969, Star Spangled Unit in 1971, Spirit of Sharing Manager in 1973 and The Circle of Friends. 
Vows Renew*16 April 1989Walter Samuel Jeske; St. Thecla, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Father DiGiulio said the 10 o'clock Sunday Mass for all the couples. A reception followed in the parish hall. Rosie and Wally, along with their children and grandchildren, celebrated 40 years together at the Fern Hill Country Club on Clinton River Rd. 
Death*20 June 1995her home, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Mariana, Jill and Darleen were at Rosemarie's side at the time of her death. Her other children and as many grandchildren as possible were nearby. 
Witness: Mariana Rose Jeske
Witness: Dr. Jill Bethany Kopacz
Witness: Darleen Marie Jeske
CauseDeath20 June 1995had Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage IV and diabetes 
Funeral23 June 1995St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Pall bearers were grandsons Bryan Shipway, Craig Shipway, son-in-law Robert Kopacz, grand-daughter Jill Kopacz, sons Alan and Robert Jeske.

The soloist from Rosie's Larchwood neighborhood, Matt Maddox, sang "Morning Has Broken", "Our Father" and "The Rose", George Winston's "Thanksgiving" piano recording was played as well as "Pacobel's Canon" during the exit. 
Burial*23 June 1995Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; near the Fourth Station of the Cross, Jesus meets his Sorrowful Mother in lot 919, section 21, grave # 5 

Family

Walter Samuel Jeske b. 1 Jun 1927, d. 17 Apr 1998
Children 1.Mariana Rose Jeske+
 2.Darleen Marie Jeske+
 3.Alan Joseph Jeske+ b. 5 Jun 1955, d. 23 Nov 2005
 4.Kathleen Mary Jeske+ b. 30 Aug 1956, d. 28 Jul 2007
 5.Steven Walter Jeske b. 4 Jan 1958, d. 6 Jan 1958
 6.Robert James Jeske b. 6 Jul 1959, d. 19 Sep 2000

Helen Margaret Lewis

Father*Charles Benjamin Lewis b. 6 Oct 1862, d. 21 Jun 1945
Mother*Frances Mabel Frielink b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 4 Feb 1947
Married NameWiers 
Married NameGouderjan 
Birth*3 February 1909Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Residence1920Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
Education*1926Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI; where she had been a member of the mandolin and German clubs 
Employment*1929Kalamazoo, MI; Grace Corset Co. 
Marriage*5 June 1943Arthur Aaron Wiers; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Jack Christensen & Adelaide (Wiers) Christensen were witnesses. Rev. William Chapman performed the ceremony. 
Witness: Clara Adeline Wiers
Witness: Jacob T. "Jack" Christensen
Employmentbetween 1945 and 1946Kalamazoo, MI; worked at the Allied Paper Mill, where she caught the eye of John 
Marriage*30 August 1946John Andrew Gouderjan; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Helen's brother, Robert Steven Lewis, and John's sister, Anne, were witnesses. 
Witness: Robert Steven Lewis
Witness: Anne M. Gouderjan
Note*John Andrew Gouderjan; The name Gouderjan is pronounced God-er-jan. 
Residence*John Andrew Gouderjan; Portage, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupationwas a nurse at the Upjohn Nursing Home in Kalamazoo for many years 
Death*28 March 1997The Seabrook, Hilton Head Island, SC; Helen died at 5:50 p.m. on Good Friday. 
CauseDeath28 March 1997had heart disease and had broken her hip 
Burial*21 June 1997Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Helen's remains are buried next to John's in Mt.Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Their combined headstone is engraved with bronze roses. 
Note*21 June 1997There was a memorial service held afterward at First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo. Mariana, Jill, Darleen and Dallas attended. 

Family 1

Arthur Aaron Wiers b. 24 Nov 1909, d. 4 May 1945

Family 2

John Andrew Gouderjan b. 9 Sep 1914, d. 24 Oct 1994

Frances Mabel Frielink

Father*Garrett William Frielink b. 1 Mar 1827, d. 30 Jul 1905
Mother*Helen Niezen b. 2 May 1838, d. 5 Jul 1910
Birth*20 March 1872Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Marriage11 February 1891Gertrude Helen Streator, John J. Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnessed by Fannie Frielink and Sidney B. Streeter. Parents of groom Garrett Frielink and Helen Nason. Parents of bride Isaac Streeter.
May be application date. 
Married NameLewis 
Marriage*16 May 1894Charles Benjamin Lewis; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnesses were Nellie Terry and M.C. Warner of Kalamazoo. Parents of Charles - James Lewis and Margaret Dutch. Parents of Fannie Frelink - Gerrett Frelink and Helen Smith. 
(Witness) Marriage2 July 1901John VanderVelde, Cora Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Miss Cora Vanderberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Vanderberg, and John VanderVelde . . . The flower girls, Abbie Vanderberg, sister of the bride, and Dena Sikkenga. Attending the bride was Miss Katherine Ramaker of Chicago. The groom was attended by his brother, Henry Vandervelde, as best man. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones, Findlay, OH, John Vanderberg, Otsego (MI), Mr. and Mrs. David Moore, Chicago, Henry Coons, Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. John Nason, Staples Minn, Miss Grace Nason, Pueblo, Colo. 
Residence1920Charles Benjamin Lewis; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: Helen Margaret Lewis
Witness: Harold Charles Lewis
Witness: Arthur Gordon Lewis
Witness: Lillie M. Frielink
Witness: James Kenneth Lewis
Witness: Frederick L. Lewis
Witness: Francis Llewellyn Lewis
Witness: Robert Steven Lewis
Residence*1944Charles Benjamin Lewis; 713 West Cedar, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Death*4 February 1947Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
CauseDeathhad cerebral edema 
Funeral7 February 1947Truesdale Chapel, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Pall bearers were Kenneth Lewis, Arthur Lewis Jr., Wesley Lewis, Donald Williams, Robert A. Lewis and Bryce Greenman. 
Burial*7 February 1947Kendall Cemetery, Van Buren County, MI 

Family

Charles Benjamin Lewis b. 6 Oct 1862, d. 21 Jun 1945
Children 1.Harold Charles Lewis+ b. 12 Apr 1895, d. 23 Oct 1958
 2.Arthur Gordon Lewis+ b. 28 Jun 1897, d. 12 May 1957
 3.Francis Llewellyn Lewis+ b. 20 Dec 1904, d. 1 Jan 2004
 4.Helen Margaret Lewis+ b. 3 Feb 1909, d. 28 Mar 1997
 5.Robert Steven Lewis+ b. 26 Jan 1911, d. 2 Nov 1983

Mariana Rose Jeske

Father*Walter Samuel Jeske b. 1 Jun 1927, d. 17 Apr 1998
Mother*Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995
(Witness) Death20 June 1995Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; her home, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Mariana, Jill and Darleen were at Rosemarie's side at the time of her death. Her other children and as many grandchildren as possible were nearby. 

Robert Joseph Kopacz Jr

Father*Robert Joseph Kopacz Sr. b. 21 Mar 1919, d. 29 Jun 2004
Mother*Grace Patricia Brush b. 20 Mar 1922, d. 28 Dec 2021

Dr. Jill Bethany Kopacz

Father*Robert Joseph Kopacz Jr
Mother*Mariana Rose Jeske
(Witness) Death20 June 1995Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; her home, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Mariana, Jill and Darleen were at Rosemarie's side at the time of her death. Her other children and as many grandchildren as possible were nearby. 

Joseph Francis Schulte

Father*Anthony Schulte b. 9 Jul 1857, d. 16 May 1907
Mother*Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche b. 10 Aug 1869, d. 5 May 1935
(Witness) NoteElizabeth Leona Voss; Elizabeth L. Voss was the 2nd cousin once removed of Joseph F. Schulte. Her husband's sister, Stella, married Louis C. Rabaut who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and was an ambassador to Norway. 
Birth*7 November 1894Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Milit-Beg*26 April 1918U.S. Army, 330 Field Artillery, Detroit, MI; Joseph served as a Wagoner. 
Milit-End*26 April 1919Washington, D.C.; Upon discharge, his character was cited as excellent. 
(Witness) Marriage8 June 1920Sylvia Margaret Claeys, Frank Anthony Schulte; Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Joseph Schulte and Josephine Votruba, both of Detroit. They had a 50th wedding anniversary party in 1970. 
Marriage*7 September 1921Sadie Mary Trombly; Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx performed the ceremony. Lidwina Schulte and Eugene Trombly were witnesses; Marcella Trombly was the flower girl. 
Witness: Lidwina Ann Schulte
Witness: Eugene Joseph Trombly
Witness: Marcella A. Trombly
(Witness) Marriage4 January 1922Estella C. Dafoe, Eugene Joseph Trombly; St. David Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father William Murphy officiated; witnesses were Joe and Sadie Schulte 
Attributes*Joe was of medium height and stout build with blue eyes and light color hair in 1917. 
(Witness) OccupationErnest A. Berkholz Sr.; owned a greenhouse by Gratiot and Glenfield. The Joe Schulte family, on Glenfield, could see the greenhouse (not a pretty sight per Lidwina Schulte Geiger) from their front window. 
(Witness) Marriage2 September 1931Florence Angeline Trombly, Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte; Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Joseph Schulte and Genevieve Trombly, both of Detrolit 
Occupationthe owner of a gas station at 11336 Gratiot in Detroit during the 1920's and 30's 
(Witness) Death5 May 1935Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche; St. Joseph Hospital, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Her son, Joseph, was the informant for her death certificate. At the time of her death she lived at 13870 Gratiot. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital was written in as place of death on the certificate. 
Employment*23 June 1942Port Authority of Detroit, Detroit, MI; Joe was issued his ID card as a Captain of Port, serial # 09341303CL. His daughter, Rosemarie, had a newspaper clipping of him when he was an investigator. 
Residence*Sadie Mary Trombly; 11747 Glenfield Ave., Detroit, MI 
Witness: Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte
ResidenceSadie Mary Trombly; 20313 13 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI; Erin Twp, later became Roseville 
(Witness) Marriage7 September 1949Walter Samuel Jeske, Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville, Macomb, MI; In the summer of 1974 a 25th wedding anniversary party was held at the home of daughter, Darleen, and son-in-law, Marty in St. Clair Shores MI. 
Vows Renew*1971Sadie Mary Trombly; St. Margaret Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores, MI; After the ceremony, a 50th Anniversary party was held for family and friends at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Roseville. 
Occupation*between 1921 and 1973Joseph's news article/obituary states he was a retired carpenter. He built boats for his family and for others. He also built houses, one of many was for his family in Roseville, for his daughter in Roseville and for others, including one for Skaye in Grosse Pointe, MI. Jackie Trombly remembered riding bikes with friends from 13 Mile over to Jefferson where the home was being built in the late 1940's; a brick wall was erected in front and the home was situated across from a peninsular area on Jefferson. As of 1999 the home was still there. Joe was also owner of the Schulte Boat Yard in his garage, the stationery noted "Expert Marine Engine Repairing." 
Death*3 April 1974Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; on a Wednesday. 
CauseDeathcerebral thrombosis and medullary failure 
Funeral6 April 1974St. Margaret Church, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 
Burial*6 April 1974Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Joseph's headstone has a government marker and his widow was given a U.S. flag in honor of his military service. He is in section 15 with his wife, Sadie, and his brothers, Elmer and Edwin. 

Family

Sadie Mary Trombly b. 9 Feb 1895, d. 13 Mar 1985
Child 1.Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte+ b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995

Sadie Mary Trombly

Father*Alfred Columbus Trombly b. 13 Mar 1872, d. 15 Aug 1961
Mother*Rose Susanne Rivard b. 27 Apr 1873, d. 8 Jul 1943
Birth*9 February 1895Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Christening17 February 1895Assumption Grotto, Detroit, MI; she was christened Mary Sarah, but all her life was known as Sadie 
(Witness) Marriage23 April 1912Rose Marie Rivard, Francis Eli Rivard; St. Clair Heights, MI; Father W.J. O'Rourke officiated with witnesses Edward Dulzo and Sadie Trombly, both of Detroit 
Married NameSchulte 
Marriage*7 September 1921Joseph Francis Schulte; Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx performed the ceremony. Lidwina Schulte and Eugene Trombly were witnesses; Marcella Trombly was the flower girl. 
Witness: Lidwina Ann Schulte
Witness: Eugene Joseph Trombly
Witness: Marcella A. Trombly
(Witness) Marriage4 January 1922Estella C. Dafoe, Eugene Joseph Trombly; St. David Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father William Murphy officiated; witnesses were Joe and Sadie Schulte 
Residence*Joseph Francis Schulte; 11747 Glenfield Ave., Detroit, MI 
Witness: Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte
ResidenceJoseph Francis Schulte; 20313 13 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI; Erin Twp, later became Roseville 
(Witness) Marriage7 September 1949Walter Samuel Jeske, Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville, Macomb, MI; In the summer of 1974 a 25th wedding anniversary party was held at the home of daughter, Darleen, and son-in-law, Marty in St. Clair Shores MI. 
Vows Renew*1971Joseph Francis Schulte; St. Margaret Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores, MI; After the ceremony, a 50th Anniversary party was held for family and friends at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Roseville. 
CauseDeathhad breast cancer 
Death*13 March 1985at home, Roseville, Macomb, MI; on a Wednesday. March 13 was the birth date of her father. 
Funeral16 March 1985St. Margaret Church, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 
Burial*16 March 1985Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI 

Family

Joseph Francis Schulte b. 7 Nov 1894, d. 3 Apr 1974
Child 1.Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte+ b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995

Walter Samuel Jeske

Father*Samuel Jeske b. 4 Jul 1890, d. 27 Apr 1964
Mother*Theresa Maria Oelenkamp b. 29 Jul 1898, d. 5 Apr 1960
NicknameWally or Walt 
Birth*1 June 1927Detroit, Wayne, MI; He weighed 13 lbs. 
Education*He attended Denby Romeo High School in Detroit MI from 1944-45, graduating in 1945 before joining the Seabees. 
Milit-Beg*May 1945U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL; He served in the SeaBees and was stationed in Rhode Island, California, Guam and Manus. His service # was 315 06 51.
Hw was awarded the American Area Campaign Medla, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and Victory Medal. 
EducationPublic Act 181 of 2001 provided special recognition for military service of WWII veterans authorizing the board of MI school districts to award a high school diploma to veterans. As Walter had resided in Roseville at the time he entered service, his daughter, Mariana, applied to the Roseville School District for a high school diploma for him. One was awarded to Walter in June 2002 and sent to his family. 
Marriage*7 September 1949Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville, Macomb, MI; In the summer of 1974 a 25th wedding anniversary party was held at the home of daughter, Darleen, and son-in-law, Marty in St. Clair Shores MI. 
Witness: Samuel Jeske
Witness: Joseph Francis Schulte
Witness: Sadie Mary Trombly
Witness: Marion Kathleen Schulte
Witness: Jacquelyn Marie Trombly
Witness: Theodore A. Banach Jr
Witness: Arlene Marie Lyons
Witness: Michael Carl Berkholz
Witness: Theresa Maria Oelenkamp
Residence*between August 1956 and April 1991Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; 35910 Larchwood, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Winshall Villa Subdivision, lot 424 
Residencebetween April 1991 and June 1995Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; 18433 Cranbrook, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; The zip code and city were changed in the summer of 1992 from 48044, Mt. Clemens to 48038, Clinton Twp. by the U.S. Postal Service. 
Educationtook some technical courses at Unv of MI and the General Motors Institute 
Occupation*Walter was a retired Quality Control Engineer for General Motors.
He had also, as a young adult, helped his father-in-law build houses, including his and Rosemarie's first home in Roseville.
He was a journeyman tool & die maker for some years at a small tool and die shop on Groesbeck called Warren Plastics & Engineering; Ted Banach Sr would ride along with him when he worked there, too. 
Vows Renew*16 April 1989Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; St. Thecla, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Father DiGiulio said the 10 o'clock Sunday Mass for all the couples. A reception followed in the parish hall. Rosie and Wally, along with their children and grandchildren, celebrated 40 years together at the Fern Hill Country Club on Clinton River Rd. 
CauseDeathhad congestive heart failure 
Death*17 April 1998at home, Clinton Township, Macomb, MI 
Funeral20 April 1998St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Pall bearers were grandson Bryan Shipway, son-in-law Robert Kopacz, sons Alan and Robert Jeske, nephew Kevin Schoel and cousin Claudia's husband Bill Grill.

Matt Maddox, sololist, sang "Our Father", "Ava Maria" and "Amazing Grace" 
Burial*20 April 1998Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Walter's children were given a U.S. flag in honor of his military service. He is beside his wife, Rosemarie in section 21, lot 919, grave # 4 

Family

Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995
Children 1.Mariana Rose Jeske+
 2.Darleen Marie Jeske+
 3.Alan Joseph Jeske+ b. 5 Jun 1955, d. 23 Nov 2005
 4.Kathleen Mary Jeske+ b. 30 Aug 1956, d. 28 Jul 2007
 5.Steven Walter Jeske b. 4 Jan 1958, d. 6 Jan 1958
 6.Robert James Jeske b. 6 Jul 1959, d. 19 Sep 2000

Margaret Helen Dutcher

Father*(?) Dutcher
NoteThe name James given for her father on her death certificate may be incorrect. In the New York Census for 1850 none of the James fit agewise. There was a Seth B. Dutcher who had a 14 year old gr-daughter named Helen, Margaret's middle name, living in Granby, Oswego County, NY. In 1855 there was a Helen M. Dutcher living in Oswego age noted as 19. 
Birth*17 March 1837Oswego County, NY 
Note*Seth & Artemesia too old to be parents of Helen & Julia, perhaps grandparents? No Margaret's in Oswego census in 1850. In 1860, Seth & Artemesia do not have any other members in their household. 
Married NameLewis 
Marriage*circa 1858James Lewis; NY; In the 1855 New York State Census, James was married to Betsy. In the 1860 U.S. Census for Oswego, NY, he was married to Margaret. 
Death*3 August 1928Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
CauseDeath3 August 1928Margaret had arteriosclerosis and neuralgia 
Burial*5 August 1928Kendall Cemetery, Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI 

Family

James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Children 1.Emma Lewis+ b. 2 Feb 1860, d. 24 Feb 1927
 2.Charles Benjamin Lewis+ b. 6 Oct 1862, d. 21 Jun 1945
 3.John Lewis b. 27 Nov 1864, d. 9 Nov 1923
 4.Frederick L. Lewis+ b. 14 Jul 1871, d. 1 Jun 1928

John Andrew Gouderjan

Father*George W. Gouderjan b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 21 Dec 1942
Mother*Wilhelmina Haan b. 9 Oct 1893, d. 12 May 1946
Birth*9 September 1914Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation*between 1940 and 1980worked at the Allied Paper Company, retiring in 1980. 
Milit-Beg*John served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Trinidad and France and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Good Conduct Medal and Victory Ribbons. 
Marriage*30 August 1946Helen Margaret Lewis; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Helen's brother, Robert Steven Lewis, and John's sister, Anne, were witnesses. 
Witness: Robert Steven Lewis
Witness: Anne M. Gouderjan
Note*Helen Margaret Lewis; The name Gouderjan is pronounced God-er-jan. 
Residence*Helen Margaret Lewis; Portage, Kalamazoo, MI 
CauseDeathfell from a ladder outside his home 
Death*24 October 1994Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John was cleaning the gutters with a blower and fell off the ladder, hit his head and died after being rushed to the hospital 
Burial*28 October 1994Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Helen Margaret Lewis b. 3 Feb 1909, d. 28 Mar 1997

James Lewis

Birth*10 June 1822Gloucestershire, England; His age was given as 32 for the 1855 NY state census. 
Emigration28 May 1842possible: James Lewis, age 20, farmer, departed Liverpool, England on the Patrick Henry, arrived in New York; also listed were a Mrs. Lewis, age 52 and two Miss Lewis', ages 22 and 16, expected to settle in Canada 
Emigration*1844per obituary 
Marriage*circa 1846Betsy Stoughtenger; Cold Springs, Onondaga, NY; James and Betsy married about 1846 most likely in Cold Springs, Onondaga County, NY. Betsy was born in this county. 
Residence1849Oswego, Oswego, NY; According to the 1855 State Census of NY, James and his family had been living in Oswego since 1849. The 1850 Federal Census showed them in the household of John Warren, a blacksmith. 
Naturalization*5 February 1851Oswego, Oswego, NY 
Marriage*circa 1858Margaret Helen Dutcher; NY; In the 1855 New York State Census, James was married to Betsy. In the 1860 U.S. Census for Oswego, NY, he was married to Margaret. 
Occupation1860blacksmith, Oswego, NY 
Residence1863Gobles, Van Buren, MI 
Occupation*1870blacksmith, Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI 
Residence1889110 W. Frank, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: Charles Benjamin Lewis
Witness: John Lewis
Witness: Frederick L. Lewis
Residence*April 1892913 N. Rose, Kalamazoo, MI; This is given as Charles and his wife Frances' address in the 1900 Census. 
Death*8 April 1892Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; His obituary states he left a widow and seven children all grown to manhood and womanhood. 
CauseDeath8 April 1892James died of heart disease. His obituary states his illness was of several months' duration. 
Burial*10 April 1892Kendall Cemetery, Pine Grove Township, Van Buren, MI; James and Margaret are in lot 87. Charles and Frances; and Fred and Lillie are in lot 88. George and Melissa are in lot 127. 

Family 1

Betsy Stoughtenger b. c 1827, d. c 1857
Children 1.Henry J. Lewis+ b. 1848, d. 31 Oct 1881
 2.Anna Eliza Lewis b. c 1849, d. b 1892
 3.George A. Lewis+ b. 14 Jan 1851, d. 19 Jan 1912
 4.Rosetta Lewis b. Jan 1854, d. 26 Jan 1931
 5.Mary Jane Lewis+ b. 17 Apr 1856, d. 22 Mar 1927

Family 2

Margaret Helen Dutcher b. 17 Mar 1837, d. 3 Aug 1928
Children 1.Emma Lewis+ b. 2 Feb 1860, d. 24 Feb 1927
 2.Charles Benjamin Lewis+ b. 6 Oct 1862, d. 21 Jun 1945
 3.John Lewis b. 27 Nov 1864, d. 9 Nov 1923
 4.Frederick L. Lewis+ b. 14 Jul 1871, d. 1 Jun 1928

Charles Benjamin Lewis

Father*James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Mother*Margaret Helen Dutcher b. 17 Mar 1837, d. 3 Aug 1928
Birth*6 October 1862Oswego, Oswego, NY 
(Witness) Marriage22 February 1885David Slack, Mary Jane Lewis; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; witnesses were Charles Lewis and George Lewis, both of Gobleville; George W. Daines, minister officiated; recorded 18 May 1885 in Van Buren County. 
Residence1889110 W. Frank, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupationbetween 1889 and 1903blacksmith, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Residence1889James Lewis; 110 W. Frank, Kalamazoo, MI 
Baptism3 April 1889Bethel Baptish Church, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Marriage24 December 1889Frances Davis, John Lewis; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; J. Nat Walter, J. of P. officiated; witnesses were Charles Lewis and Dean Hill, both of Kalamazoo. Frances was first married to Mr. Richerstine 
Marriage*16 May 1894Frances Mabel Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnesses were Nellie Terry and M.C. Warner of Kalamazoo. Parents of Charles - James Lewis and Margaret Dutch. Parents of Fannie Frelink - Gerrett Frelink and Helen Smith. 
(Witness) Marriage11 March 1896Jennie Gauw, John William Rychel; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. George K. McDonald officiated with witnesses Mr. Chas. Lewis and Mr. Will Frielink, both of Kalamazoo 
(Witness) Marriage2 July 1901John VanderVelde, Cora Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Miss Cora Vanderberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Vanderberg, and John VanderVelde . . . The flower girls, Abbie Vanderberg, sister of the bride, and Dena Sikkenga. Attending the bride was Miss Katherine Ramaker of Chicago. The groom was attended by his brother, Henry Vandervelde, as best man. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones, Findlay, OH, John Vanderberg, Otsego (MI), Mr. and Mrs. David Moore, Chicago, Henry Coons, Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. John Nason, Staples Minn, Miss Grace Nason, Pueblo, Colo. 
Residence*1905Augusta, MI 
Residence1920Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: Helen Margaret Lewis
Witness: Harold Charles Lewis
Witness: Arthur Gordon Lewis
Witness: Lillie M. Frielink
Witness: James Kenneth Lewis
Witness: Frederick L. Lewis
Witness: Francis Llewellyn Lewis
Witness: Robert Steven Lewis
OccupationWhile he was employed as the first conductor on the interurban out of Kalamazoo, he moved his family to Augusta, half way between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. When the 1910 census was taken he farmed in Oshtemo Twp. In later years he worked at the Hanselman Candy Company in Kalamazoo. At the family house on Davis, he rented out rooms to college students in the later 1920's. 
Occupation*Grace Corset Co, Kalamazoo, MI; as a maintenance engineer. He retired in 1942. 
Residence*1944Frances Mabel Frielink; 713 West Cedar, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*Charles was survived by his wife, daughter, four sons and six grandchildren -- Mildred, Vern, Art Jr., Wes, Robert and Corby (seven including Rosemarie Schulte). 
Death*21 June 1945Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; suddenly after a brief illness 
Funeral25 June 1945Truesdale Chapel, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Burial*25 June 1945Kendall Cemetery, Van Buren County, MI 

Family

Frances Mabel Frielink b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 4 Feb 1947
Children 1.Harold Charles Lewis+ b. 12 Apr 1895, d. 23 Oct 1958
 2.Arthur Gordon Lewis+ b. 28 Jun 1897, d. 12 May 1957
 3.Francis Llewellyn Lewis+ b. 20 Dec 1904, d. 1 Jan 2004
 4.Helen Margaret Lewis+ b. 3 Feb 1909, d. 28 Mar 1997
 5.Robert Steven Lewis+ b. 26 Jan 1911, d. 2 Nov 1983

Royal John Gibson

Father*Roy Ira Gibson b. 14 Sep 1873, d. 24 Feb 1928
Mother*Mary Helen Bricker b. 7 Jul 1874, d. 23 Dec 1958
NicknameAmaranth (from his Fond du Lac High School yearbook) 
Birth*16 July 1905Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, WI 
Education*between 1920 and 1923Fond du Lac High School, Fond du Lac, MI 
Residence*between 1926 and 1930Kalamazoo, MI; The 1926, 27 & 28 Kalamazoo City Directories do not have a separate listing for Royal Gibson. Charles Lewis does not list his boarders when he lived at 415 Davis Street. In 1929 Royal is listed as living in Williams Hall on Kalamazoo College Campus. 
Education1930Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI 
Education1934Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CT; Royal John obtained his clinical training in Boston in 1942. 
Marriage*27 May 1934Elsie Edith Fuller 
Occupation*between 1942 and 1971Between 1942 to 1949 he served as a minister in Montana, Minnesota, and Maine before moving to Oklahoma in 1949, then to Hartford in 1963. In Hartford he was a member of Emmanuel Congregational Church. 
CauseDeathhad pancreatic cancer along with a heart attack 
Death*22 January 1986Hartford, Hartford County, CT 
Funeral*Hartford, CT; Royal John Gibson was cremated by Cedar Hill Cemetery. His memorial service was held on Sunday, February 2, 1986 at Emmanuel Congregational Church. 
BurialElijah Kellogg Church Cemetery, Harpswell, ME 

Family

Elsie Edith Fuller b. 3 Oct 1907, d. 9 Nov 2003
Children 1.Royal Bricker Gibson+ b. 1 May 1936, d. 1 Sep 2019
 2.David Andre Gibson+ b. 12 Jul 1939, d. 27 Mar 2004

Arthur Aaron Wiers

Father*Ben Wiers b. 6 Jan 1871, d. 8 Sep 1930
Mother*Bertha Rose Smith b. 29 Mar 1871, d. 19 Jul 1963
Birth*24 November 1909Muskegon, Muskegon, MI 
(Witness) ResidenceBertha Rose Smith, Ben Wiers; 561 Ada Ave, Muskegon, MI 
Marriage*5 June 1943Helen Margaret Lewis; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; Jack Christensen & Adelaide (Wiers) Christensen were witnesses. Rev. William Chapman performed the ceremony. 
Witness: Clara Adeline Wiers
Witness: Jacob T. "Jack" Christensen
CauseDeathdied on the U.S.S. Luce, which was sunk during WWII 
Death*4 May 1945World War II, in the Pacific near Okinawa; Arthur, a Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy, was listed missing in action and awarded a Purple Heart. He is interred in Hawaii with his name included on a memorial plaque there. 

Family

Helen Margaret Lewis b. 3 Feb 1909, d. 28 Mar 1997

Darleen Marie Jeske

Father*Walter Samuel Jeske b. 1 Jun 1927, d. 17 Apr 1998
Mother*Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995
(Witness) Death20 June 1995Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; her home, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Mariana, Jill and Darleen were at Rosemarie's side at the time of her death. Her other children and as many grandchildren as possible were nearby. 

Family 1

Martin James Shipway b. 14 Jan 1952, d. 17 Sep 2022
Children 1.Bryan Keith Shipway+
 2.Craig Martin Shipway+
 3.Stacey Marie Shipway+

Family 2

Donald Wayne Pillen b. 13 Dec 1952, d. 24 Mar 2019
Child 1.Dallas John Pillen

Alan Joseph Jeske

Father*Walter Samuel Jeske b. 1 Jun 1927, d. 17 Apr 1998
Mother*Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995
Birth*5 June 1955St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
Baptism15 June 1955Sacred Heart, Roseville, Macomb, MI; Cy (Cyril) Van Agen and Beverly Trombly served as godparents. Father Raymond Clancy was the Pastor. (Cy had at one time wanted to marry Bevy. His family had owned much of the property across from Joe and Sadie Schulte's home on 13 Mile and farmed it. Cy later married someone else, lived for awhile in the home of Joe and Sadie, which had been converted into a duplex in the late 1960's, then moved to northern MI to open a sod farm.) 
Witness: Beverly Ann Trombly
Milit-Beg*Alan went to sign up for the Marines, but they told him his eyesight prohibited him from being accepted, so he attended Macomb County Community College for a couple of years. 
Employment*Lionel Train Co. in Mt. Clemens for a few years along with his sister, Kathy, and future wife, Sandy 
Occupation*1989Alan Jeske and Denny Chabot started Alden Hydraulic, Inc. in 1989 after several years of sevice in the hydraulic repair department at a large forklift company. They moved to a larger facility located on Production Drive in April 1997.

Al assumed sole ownership in February 2000 so that Denny could pursue a carreer with his church. Bryan Shipway, Al's nephew, returned to Alden Hydraulics in 2000 when Al was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Bryan was previously employed with Alden but had left to assist his father to start Shipway X-Ray. He assumed sole ownership in January 2004 and continued until 2008 to provide the same level of quality service at competitive rates that Al and Denny established. 
CauseDeathhad kidney cancer 
Death*23 November 2005at home, Algonac, St. Clair, MI; the day before Thanksgiving 
Note*Alan was survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter, Stephanie (Derek) Pizor of Algonac; siblings, Mariana (Robert) Kopacz of Ann Arbor, Darleen Shipway and Kathleen Jeske of Clinton Twp.; mother and father-in-law, Grace (William) Buchholz of St. Clair; special friends, Gard and Annette Adams and Noel and Betsy Conte; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Rosemarie Jeske; brothers, Steven and Robert. 
Funeral29 November 2005Immaculate Conception Church, Anchorville, St. Clair, MI; officiated by Father David G. Burgard at 11 a.m. Gendernalik Funeral Home on 23 Mile Rd. in New Baltimore handled the arrangements. A luncheon was served at the VFW Hall on 23 Mile near the funeral home. 
Burial*29 November 2005Sacred Heart Cemetery, Anchorville, MI; near Lake St. Clair where Alan loved to take his boat and near the church where he loved to hear the children's choir at Sunday morning Mass. 

Kathleen Mary Jeske

Father*Walter Samuel Jeske b. 1 Jun 1927, d. 17 Apr 1998
Mother*Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995
Birth*30 August 1956St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
BaptismSeptember 1956St. Thecla, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Ted Banach and Marion Boelte served as the godparents. Father Rzeznik was the Pastor. 
Witness: Theodore A. Banach Jr
Witness: Marion Johanna Boelte
Education*1974Clintondale High School, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 
Occupation*a registered respiratory therapist at St. John Macomb; she cared for her Uncle Andy Merucci when he was at the hospital where she worked, who remarked that she was very skilled, gentle and kind 
(Witness) NoteCarolyn J. McClearn; Kathleen Jeske, a respiratory therapist, may have cared for Carolyn at the hospital. 
Death*28 July 2007at home, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 
Funeralat St. John Macomb Hospital on 8 August at the hospital chapel, planned by her many co-workers who had great respect for her, cared about her deeply, and recalled the hundreds of people Kathy had helped. They enjoyed Kathy's hearty laugh and sense of humor. 
Burial*ashes were spread with those of her favorite dog, Buddy, who was old, diabetic and just lost without Kathy 

Family

Jack Joseph Legare b. 18 Jul 1958, d. 8 Sep 2009
Child 1.Danielle Rose Jeske+ b. 16 Nov 1983, d. 12 Nov 2014

Steven Walter Jeske

Father*Walter Samuel Jeske b. 1 Jun 1927, d. 17 Apr 1998
Mother*Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995
Birth*4 January 1958St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
Baptism6 January 1958St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
Death*6 January 1958St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
CauseDeathhad a congenital heart defect 
Burial*8 January 1958Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Robert James Jeske

Father*Walter Samuel Jeske b. 1 Jun 1927, d. 17 Apr 1998
Mother*Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 20 Jun 1995
Birth*6 July 1959St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
Baptism9 August 1959St. Thecla's, Mt. Clemens, MI; Jackie (Trombly) and Don Duffey served as godparents. 
Witness: Donald Lewis Duffey
Witness: Jacquelyn Marie Trombly
Occupation*had his own carpet cleaning business for awhile, worked as security guard, a bouncer, nurses aide in a nursing home and delivered pizza for Domino's. 
Note*19 September 2000Robert last spoke to his apartment manager at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. When Kathy called around 8:30 to inform him of Danielle's car accident, he did not answer his phone then nor the following morning. Since he was always at home, it was unusual for him not to answer his phone. Kathy went to his apartment Wednesday morning and found him dead in his hallway. 
Death*19 September 2000at home, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI 
CauseDeath19 September 2000had heart failure late Tuesday evening, 19 September 2000. Cardiomyopathy, diabetes and obesity with renal failure as other significant conditions contributing to death were the causes noted on his death certificate signed the next day 
Burial*30 September 2000Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Macomb, MI; Lot 918, Section 21, grave # 6 

Rose Susanne Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Birth*27 April 1873Greiner, Detroit, MI 
(Witness) Marriage21 April 1892Melissa Elizabeth Peters, John C. Rivard; Assumption Grotto Church, Greiner, Wayne, MI; Father Marker officiated with witnesses Alfred Trombly and Rose Rivard, both of Connors Creek 
Married NameTrombly 
Marriage*25 April 1894Alfred Columbus Trombly; Greiner, Wayne, MI; Father J. Baumgartner officiated with witnesses Joseph & Anna Rivard of Grosse Pointe 
Residence1920Alfred Columbus Trombly; Marley St., Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Residence*1930Alfred Columbus Trombly; 11815 Gratiot, Detroit, MI; Alfred continued to live there, after Rose's death, until his death. 
CauseDeathhad chronic myocarditis with edema and hypertnesive cadriovascular disease 
Residence1943Alfred Columbus Trombly; 11815 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 
Death*8 July 1943Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Witness: Alfred Columbus Trombly
Note*Rose was survived by her husband, Alfred; children: Mrs. Joseph Schulte, Wilfred, Eugene, Oliver, Gore, Otis, Alfred J., Mrs. Theodore Banach and Mrs. David G. Lyons, 17 grandchildren; she was predeceased by her children Raymond, Leander and Gladys. 
Funeral10 July 1943St. David Catholic Church, Detroit, MI 
Burial*10 July 1943Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

Alfred Columbus Trombly b. 13 Mar 1872, d. 15 Aug 1961
Children 1.Sadie Mary Trombly+ b. 9 Feb 1895, d. 13 Mar 1985
 2.Wilfred Leander Trombly+ b. 13 Aug 1896, d. 3 Sep 1958
 3.Eugene Joseph Trombly+ b. 7 Oct 1897, d. 24 Apr 1969
 4.Oliver John Trombly b. 14 Jun 1899, d. 9 Mar 1968
 5.Gore Charles Trombly b. 23 Sep 1902, d. 7 Aug 1964
 6.Otis Paul Trombly+ b. 23 Jun 1905, d. 28 Feb 1989
 7.Raymond David Trombly b. 23 Jan 1908, d. 22 Jan 1928
 8.Alfred James Trombly+ b. 16 Oct 1909, d. 7 Oct 1964
 9.Gladys S. Trombly b. 5 Sep 1911, d. 30 Sep 1918
 10.Leander Joseph Trombly b. 9 Mar 1913, d. 14 Jul 1941
 11.Marcella A. Trombly+ b. 24 Oct 1915, d. 14 Feb 2004
 12.Beata Rosemarie Trombly+ b. 3 Jul 1918, d. 14 Jul 2011

Alfred Columbus Trombly

Father*January Trombly b. 25 Feb 1839, d. 11 Apr 1905
Mother*Elizabeth Baumgartner b. 13 Oct 1843, d. 7 Jan 1911
Birth*13 March 1872Detroit, Wayne, MI; Years later, in 1985, his eldest daughter, Sadie, would die on his birthday. 
(Witness) Marriage21 April 1892Melissa Elizabeth Peters, John C. Rivard; Assumption Grotto Church, Greiner, Wayne, MI; Father Marker officiated with witnesses Alfred Trombly and Rose Rivard, both of Connors Creek 
Marriage*25 April 1894Rose Susanne Rivard; Greiner, Wayne, MI; Father J. Baumgartner officiated with witnesses Joseph & Anna Rivard of Grosse Pointe 
Note*1900Victor Moran; The Alfred C. Trombly family was enumerated right after Victor Moran's. 
Note*9 May 1910Alfred Trombly was the enumerator for the 1910 federal census district 285 in which Peter Maddelein and his family were counted. 
Witness: Peter F. Maddelein
(Witness) Death7 January 1911Elizabeth Baumgartner; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Death7 December 1914Fridolin J. Baumgartner (Chancellor, Detroit Diocese); Providence Hospital, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Occupationbetween 1894 and 1906Detroit, Wayne, MI; a brick manufacturer in Detroit. He took over the business his grandfather had established. 
Note*Adolf Augustin Trombly; Adolf A. Trombly was enumerated right before Alfred C. Trombly in the 1920 census. They were 5th cousins. 
Residence1920Rose Susanne Rivard; Marley St., Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Death22 January 1928Raymond David Trombly; Grace Hospital, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Occupation*Detroit, Wayne, MI; in the real estate and insurance business. He had an office on Gratiot Ave. In 1923 he also opened a brick yard in Warren. 
Residence*1930Rose Susanne Rivard; 11815 Gratiot, Detroit, MI; Alfred continued to live there, after Rose's death, until his death. 
(Witness) OccupationGeorge Henry Baumgartner; general manager of the Trombly Brick Company, established by a group of businessmen, including Alfred C. Trombly, about 1923 who purchased eighty acres of George's farmland in Warren in the vicinity of 14 Mile west of Van Dyke. The brick yard did well until 1929 and did not survive the Depression. 
(Witness) Death14 July 1941Leander Joseph Trombly; St. Joseph Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Residence1943Rose Susanne Rivard; 11815 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 
(Witness) Death8 July 1943Rose Susanne Rivard; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Residence*196111744 Wilfred, Detroit, MI 
Attributes*a tall slender man, who later in life had snowy white hair. Alfred enjoyed good health in his old age and going out for a drive in his car until his cataracs worsened. Reporter Steve Spilos noted, "I first met him while he was pounding shingles on a barn roof. Years later, when it came time to die, he refused to lie in bed. Instead, he sat up in his easy chair and precefully closed his eyes." 
Death*15 August 1961Detroit, Wayne, MI 
NoteAlfred was predeceased by his wife, Rose; children Wilfred, Raymond, Gladys and Leander. He was survived by his children: Mrs. Joseph Schulte, Eugene, Oliver, Gore, Otis, Alfred J., Mrs. Theodore Banach and Mrs. David Lyons; 22 grandchildren; 34 gr-grandchildren. 
Funeral18 August 1961St. David Church, Detroit, MI; at 10 a.m. 
Burial*18 August 1961Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI; A.H. Peters Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 

Family

Rose Susanne Rivard b. 27 Apr 1873, d. 8 Jul 1943
Children 1.Sadie Mary Trombly+ b. 9 Feb 1895, d. 13 Mar 1985
 2.Wilfred Leander Trombly+ b. 13 Aug 1896, d. 3 Sep 1958
 3.Eugene Joseph Trombly+ b. 7 Oct 1897, d. 24 Apr 1969
 4.Oliver John Trombly b. 14 Jun 1899, d. 9 Mar 1968
 5.Gore Charles Trombly b. 23 Sep 1902, d. 7 Aug 1964
 6.Otis Paul Trombly+ b. 23 Jun 1905, d. 28 Feb 1989
 7.Raymond David Trombly b. 23 Jan 1908, d. 22 Jan 1928
 8.Alfred James Trombly+ b. 16 Oct 1909, d. 7 Oct 1964
 9.Gladys S. Trombly b. 5 Sep 1911, d. 30 Sep 1918
 10.Leander Joseph Trombly b. 9 Mar 1913, d. 14 Jul 1941
 11.Marcella A. Trombly+ b. 24 Oct 1915, d. 14 Feb 2004
 12.Beata Rosemarie Trombly+ b. 3 Jul 1918, d. 14 Jul 2011

Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche

Father*Johann Joseph Knoche b. 23 Jul 1833, d. 7 Dec 1898
Mother*Elisabeth Voss b. 1 Jun 1844, d. 16 Nov 1918
Birth*10 August 1869Altenilpe, Westfalen, Preussen 
Christening11 August 1869Katholisch, Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; Godparents were Wilhemina Berles and August Knoche. 
Witness: Augustus Knoche
Witness: M. Wilhelmina Mette
Emigration*February 1887Minna Knoche, age 17, departed from Bremen, arrived in New York 14 Feb 1887 on N.G. Lloyd S.S. Ems; her Uncle Johann Willibald Voss was also aboard this ship 
Married NameSchulte 
Marriage*23 April 1890Anthony Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; U. Walersinski, Rector, officiated with witnesses Michael Geck and Elizabeth Wiethoff (likely a Knoche cousin), both of Detroit. 
(Witness) Death16 May 1907Anthony Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; His obituary says he died at age 49. After rallying from an illness which caused him to spend the winter in Asheville NC (pulmonary treatment), he had a relapse and died at his home at 949 Congress at 2 a.m. 
Residence*1907After Tony's death the Greiner farmhouse, adjacent to Assumption Grotto Church, was purchased by Wilhelmina Schulte.

She had a couple cows for milk and her homemade butter, some chickens and ducks, a garden and fruit trees. 
Death*5 May 1935St. Joseph Hospital, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Her son, Joseph, was the informant for her death certificate. At the time of her death she lived at 13870 Gratiot. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital was written in as place of death on the certificate. 
Witness: Joseph Francis Schulte
CauseDeathhad bronchial pneumonia, diabetes and chronic endocarditis 
Burial*8 May 1935Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

Anthony Schulte b. 9 Jul 1857, d. 16 May 1907
Children 1.William George Schulte+ b. 22 Feb 1891, d. 2 Apr 1969
 2.Aloysius Theodore Schulte+ b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1945
 3.Frank Anthony Schulte+ b. 30 Apr 1893, d. 31 May 1971
 4.Joseph Francis Schulte+ b. 7 Nov 1894, d. 3 Apr 1974
 5.Anthony Sylvester Schulte b. 9 May 1896, d. 11 Apr 1940
 6.Albert August Schulte+ b. 29 Aug 1897, d. 14 Jun 1953
 7.Elmer Joseph Schulte+ b. 27 May 1899, d. 24 Feb 1978
 8.Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte+ b. 12 Feb 1901, d. 29 Aug 1978
 9.Lidwina Ann Schulte+ b. 21 Nov 1902, d. 14 Aug 2004
 10.Arthur Joseph Schulte+ b. 14 Jul 1904, d. 17 Aug 1963
 11.Mary B. Schulte b. 1 Mar 1906, d. 27 Dec 1972

Anthony Schulte

Father*Anton Schulte b. 1815
Mother*Margaretha Noellecke b. Feb 1822
Birth*9 July 1857Kirchilpe, Westfalen, Preussen; Kirchilpe is nearby Altenilpe where Anton's future wife, Wilhelmina Knoche, was born. But they did not meet each other until they were both living in Detroit, Michigan in the late 1880's when Minnie came to visit Anthony's sister-in-law. 
Christening10 July 1857Katholisch, Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; Godparents were Anton Schroder and Theresia Schulte. The priest of record was Father Schoene. 
Immigration*1880MI; departed Bremen, Germany on the ship Oder, arrived in New York on 16 October 1880 
(Witness) Marriage26 October 1886Joseph Dunneback, Elisabeth Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr David Kersting officiated with witnesses Anton Schulte and Maria Scheiler, both of Detroit 
(Witness) Marriage19 April 1887Theresa M. Welte, Theodor August Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Francis Lings officiated with witnesses Anton Schulte and Cath Welte, both of Detroit 
Marriage*23 April 1890Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche; Detroit, Wayne, MI; U. Walersinski, Rector, officiated with witnesses Michael Geck and Elizabeth Wiethoff (likely a Knoche cousin), both of Detroit. 
Note26 November 1890A Lizzie Wiethoff married James H. Kennedy in Roseville. Lizzie's parents were John and Lizzie (Bucker). Lizzie was b c. 1868 and James c. 1862, both in Detroit. James' father was Thomas. - per family search marriage 1868-1925 
Naturalization*2 April 1892Detroit, Wayne, MI; 21 March 1892 in the Wayne County Courthouse, with his brother, August, as witness that he had been living in Detroit for at least 5 years. The United States Department of State's naturalization certificate for Anton Schulte is dated 2 April 1892. Anton had declared his intention to become a U. S. citizen on 27 October 1882. 
Note*Joseph Erdman was his business partner. In 1900 Joseph also lived in Ward 13: Joseph, age 45, b Nov 1855 in Germany, married 17yrs, immigrated 1881, grocer; Anna, wife, age 35, b March? 1865 in MI, mother of 3, 3 living; Joseph, son, age 13, b July 1884; Anthony, son, b Aug 1890; Hilda, dau, age 3, b Feb 1897; - all children b MI; Frances Houck, servant, age 20, b Feb 1880 in Germany, immigrated 1900 - res 934 Congress 
Occupation*between 1886 and 1907Schulte & Erdman Grocery, Detroit, MI; Anthony Schulte's obituary states he conducted a grocery store for over twenty years. Schulte & Erdman Groceries & Liquors was located at 932-934 Congress. It was a block over from Jefferson. Lidwina said her father was the first grocer in the city to offer delivery. 
Attributes*His naturalization papers described him as being 5ft 5in tall, with blue eyes and dark hair. 
CauseDeath16 May 1907had acute lobar pneumonia 
Death*16 May 1907Detroit, Wayne, MI; His obituary says he died at age 49. After rallying from an illness which caused him to spend the winter in Asheville NC (pulmonary treatment), he had a relapse and died at his home at 949 Congress at 2 a.m. 
Witness: Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche
Witness: Theodor August Schulte
Burial*20 May 1907Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, MI; Anthony's funeral began at his home and continued at Our Lady of Help Catholic Church. 

Family

Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche b. 10 Aug 1869, d. 5 May 1935
Children 1.William George Schulte+ b. 22 Feb 1891, d. 2 Apr 1969
 2.Aloysius Theodore Schulte+ b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1945
 3.Frank Anthony Schulte+ b. 30 Apr 1893, d. 31 May 1971
 4.Joseph Francis Schulte+ b. 7 Nov 1894, d. 3 Apr 1974
 5.Anthony Sylvester Schulte b. 9 May 1896, d. 11 Apr 1940
 6.Albert August Schulte+ b. 29 Aug 1897, d. 14 Jun 1953
 7.Elmer Joseph Schulte+ b. 27 May 1899, d. 24 Feb 1978
 8.Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte+ b. 12 Feb 1901, d. 29 Aug 1978
 9.Lidwina Ann Schulte+ b. 21 Nov 1902, d. 14 Aug 2004
 10.Arthur Joseph Schulte+ b. 14 Jul 1904, d. 17 Aug 1963
 11.Mary B. Schulte b. 1 Mar 1906, d. 27 Dec 1972

Harold Charles Lewis

Father*Charles Benjamin Lewis b. 6 Oct 1862, d. 21 Jun 1945
Mother*Frances Mabel Frielink b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 4 Feb 1947
Birth*12 April 1895Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Milit-Beg*17 June 1916Grayling Camp, Grayling, MI; Harold served in the National Guard on the Mexican border, transferring from Grayling to El Paso in August of 1916. His daughter, Mildred, related how he had participated in the conflict with Poncho Villa. 
Milit-End*10 June 1917as a First Class Private of Company D, 32nd Infantry 
(Witness) Residence1920Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
Employment*between 1920 and 1957Post Office, Kalamazoo, MI; Harold was a local postal clerk for 37 years. 
(Witness) Marriage21 July 1923Lester James Griffith, Agnes D. DeYoung; First Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Elmer W. Powell officiated with witnesses Harold Chas. Lewis and Jennie DeYoung, both of Kalamazoo 
Marriage*24 October 1923Jennie S. DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; H. Sidney Bullock, Baptist Minister, officiated with witnesses Francis Lewis and Cornelia DeYoung, both of Kalamazoo 
Witness: Cornelia Marguerite DeYoung
Witness: Francis Llewellyn Lewis
Residence*Jennie S. DeYoung; 615 Florence, Kalamazoo, MI 
Death*23 October 1958Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Burial*25 October 1958Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Jennie S. DeYoung b. 5 Jan 1899, d. 11 Jan 1974
Children 1.Mildred Beverly Lewis+ b. 23 Mar 1925, d. 18 May 2010
 2.Vern G. Lewis+

William George Schulte

Father*Anthony Schulte b. 9 Jul 1857, d. 16 May 1907
Mother*Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche b. 10 Aug 1869, d. 5 May 1935
Birth*22 February 1891Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Marriage27 September 1916Albert Arthur Lauer, Loretta H. Maddelein; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Fred L. Heideuriech officiated with witnesses William J. Schulte of N. Detroit and Edith Maddelein of Detroit 
Marriage*17 August 1920Edith S. Maddelein; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Elmer Schulte and Marie Maddelein, both of Detroit 
Witness: Elmer Joseph Schulte
Witness: Marie R. Maddelein
Marriage*13 August 1924Caroline Gertrude Morris; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Charles Ackley and Cordelia Trombly, both of Detroit 
Witness: Cordelia M Michels
Witness: Charles H. Ackley
Residence1930Caroline Gertrude Morris; 13795 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 
Attributes*He was tall with blue eyes and light hair around 1918. 
Residence*Caroline Gertrude Morris; Brohl, Roseville, Macomb, MI 
Occupation*a retired bank teller who worked at the First State Bank of East Detroit 
Death*2 April 1969Saratoga Hospital, Detroit, Wayne, MI; he had lived on Brohl in Roseville in a house he built 
Note*Surviving Bill were his wife; son, William G. Jr. of Roseville; daughters Mrs. Carol (John) Duprey of Fraser and Mrs. Betty (James) Pare of Lansing; sisters, Mrs. Lidwina Geiger of Detroit and Mary Schulte of Roseville; brothers Edwin, Joseph and Elmer all of Roseville and Frank of Washington MI; six grandchildren. 
Funeral7 April 1969Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville, MI 
Burial*7 April 1969Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, MI 

Family 1

Edith S. Maddelein b. 25 Aug 1893, d. 3 Nov 1922

Family 2

Caroline Gertrude Morris b. 2 Mar 1904, d. 30 Nov 1989
Children 1.William George Schulte Jr.+ b. 16 Jul 1925, d. 21 Oct 2001
 2.Elizabeth Anne Schulte+ b. 28 Dec 1926, d. 1 Feb 1971
 3.Carol Sue Schulte b. 22 Feb 1940, d. 8 Jul 2008

Aloysius Theodore Schulte

Father*Anthony Schulte b. 9 Jul 1857, d. 16 May 1907
Mother*Wilhelmina "Minnie" Knoche b. 10 Aug 1869, d. 5 May 1935
Birth*22 March 1892Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Marriage*12 December 1912Norma B. Schlosser; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Justice Samuel E. Jones officiated with witnesses Andrew E. LeVellier and Elizabeth Newcomb, both of Detroit 
Residence*1920Glenfield, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Occupation*a truck driver in 1930, later employed at Peninsular Metal Products in Detroit 
Death*29 May 1945Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Note*Aloysius was survived by his children, Robert, June, Norma, Corinne and Shirley; brothers William, Frank, Joseph, Albert, Elmer, Edwin and Arthur; sisters Mrs. E. Geiger and Mary Schulte; three grandchildren; was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Wilhelmina and brother, Anthony. 
Funeral1 June 1945Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit, MI; at 9 a.m. 
Burial*1 June 1945Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

Norma B. Schlosser b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 22 Oct 1976
Children 1.Robert J. Schulte+ b. 9 Jul 1915, d. 1 Feb 2001
 2.Ray A. Schulte b. 13 May 1925, d. 18 May 1925
 3.June Adele Schulte+ b. 16 Jun 1926, d. 30 Oct 2007
 4.Norma Barbara Schulte b. 16 Dec 1927, d. 2 Jul 1996
 5.Corinne Bernadette "Teddy" Schulte Elert b. 20 Jun 1929, d. 20 Oct 2014
 6.Shirley Ann Schulte Elert b. 26 Oct 1933, d. 25 Jun 2015