Marguerite Pearl "Marge" Ronson
| Note* | parents - Raymond and Margaret Pearl (Cochran) Ronson | |
| Name Variation | Marge | |
| Birth* | 15 August 1929 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Married Name | Meldrum | |
| Marriage* | 12 July 1952 | Vincent A. Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Anecdote* | Marge was an avid bowler, attended card club, enjoyed outings with her dear friends, and volunteered for many school and church functions at St. Peters Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens. She also was a member of the Daughters of Macomb. | |
| Death* | 13 May 2021 | at home, Harrison Twp., Macomb, MI |
| Note | She was survived by her husband Vincent "Mel"; children: Grant (Mary Ann) Meldrum, Coleen (Tim) Rocker, Kevin (Gina) Meldrum, Scott (Ann) Meldrum, Renee (Dennis) Edel, Mary (Tom) Konen, Michele Froehlich and Daniel (Ashley) Meldrum; 20 grandchildren; 15 gr-grandchildren; sisters, Judith Provencher and Kathleen Ronson. She was predeceased by siblings: Patricia Perron, Virginia DenDooven, Raymond Ronson and Shirley Fasczewski. | |
| Note | Memorial donations suggested to the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit | |
| Funeral* | 17 May 2021 | St. Peters Catholic Church, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI |
| Burial | Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI |
Family |
Vincent A. Meldrum b. 23 Jan 1927, d. 13 Jun 2021 |
Robert Thomson Walton
| Father* | David Walton Sr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 5 Sep 1912 | |
| Mother* | Margaret Thomson b. 5 May 1848, d. 29 Jan 1935 |
| Birth* | 23 April 1880 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 June 1900 | David Walton Sr., Margaret Thomson; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; David Walton, age 59, b Dec 1840 in Scotland, married 32yrs, immigrated 1873, na, carpenter ; Margaret, wife, age 52, b May 1848 in Scotland, mar 32yrs, mother of 9, 7 living, immigrated 1873; Jessie, dau, age 26, b Apr 1873, single, teaching public school; David, son, age 24, b Dec 1877, mason; Margaret, dau, age 21, b July 1878, paper box maker on line for Margaret, but next line is blank, perhaps for Robert?; Robert, son, age 20, b Apr 1880; Arthur, son, age 17, b June 1882, at school; Albert, son, age 12, b Oct 1887, at school; Alfred, son, b Oct 1887, at school - all children b MI - res on Wheaton Ave |
| Marriage* | 16 August 1905 | Morosia C. Clark; Kalamazoo County, MI; Rev. Robert Huston officiated with witnesses William W. Clark of Hopkins Station and David Walton of Kalamazoo |
| (Witness) Marriage | 5 June 1907 | Rena May Moore, Arthur Walton; 1st Congregational Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Pastor Howard Murray Jones officiated with witnesses David Walton Jr and Robert T. Walton, both of Kalamazoo |
| Census* | January 1920 | Morosia C. Clark; Hastings, Barry, MI; Robert T., age 39, bn MI, parents bn Scotland; Morosia, wife, age 41, bn MI, father bn NY, mother bn OH; Robert C., son, age 13, bn MI - res at 418 S. Market Witness: Robert Clark Walton |
| Census | April 1930 | Morosia C. Clark; Hastings, Barry, MI; Robert T., age 49, b MI, married at 25, parents b Scotland, manager of garment factory ; Morosia C., wife, age 52, b MI, father b NY, mother b OH |
| Occupation* | manager, later vice-president of Grace Corset Co in Kalamazoo MI | |
| (Witness) Death | 29 January 1935 | Margaret Thomson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Association* | a member of the Kalamazoo Rotary Club since 1917 and active as an officer and director of Grace Enterprises until his death | |
| Note* | His wife, Rose Clark Walton, preceded him in death. A son, Robert Clark Walton, died in 1968. Surviving Robert were grandchildren, Robert Prentiss Walton, Douglas Scovel Walton and Elizabeth Baird Walton. | |
| Death* | 9 October 1970 | Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 12 October 1970 | Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Morosia C. Clark b. 14 Dec 1878, d. Jul 1968 | |
| Child | 1. | Robert Clark Walton b. 11 May 1906, d. 19 Nov 1968 |
Morosia C. Clark
| Note* | parents Thomas and Elizabeth, both born in Ireland | |
| Name Variation | Rose Clark | |
| Birth* | 14 December 1878 | Hastings, Barry, MI |
| Married Name | Walton | |
| Marriage* | 16 August 1905 | Robert Thomson Walton; Kalamazoo County, MI; Rev. Robert Huston officiated with witnesses William W. Clark of Hopkins Station and David Walton of Kalamazoo |
| Census* | January 1920 | Robert Thomson Walton; Hastings, Barry, MI; Robert T., age 39, bn MI, parents bn Scotland; Morosia, wife, age 41, bn MI, father bn NY, mother bn OH; Robert C., son, age 13, bn MI - res at 418 S. Market Witness: Robert Clark Walton |
| Census | April 1930 | Robert Thomson Walton; Hastings, Barry, MI; Robert T., age 49, b MI, married at 25, parents b Scotland, manager of garment factory ; Morosia C., wife, age 52, b MI, father b NY, mother b OH |
| Death* | July 1968 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Burial* | Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Robert Thomson Walton b. 23 Apr 1880, d. 9 Oct 1970 | |
| Child | 1. | Robert Clark Walton b. 11 May 1906, d. 19 Nov 1968 |
Robert Clark Walton
| Father* | Robert Thomson Walton b. 23 Apr 1880, d. 9 Oct 1970 | |
| Mother* | Morosia C. Clark b. 14 Dec 1878, d. Jul 1968 |
| Birth* | 11 May 1906 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Robert Thomson Walton, Morosia C. Clark; Hastings, Barry, MI; Robert T., age 39, bn MI, parents bn Scotland; Morosia, wife, age 41, bn MI, father bn NY, mother bn OH; Robert C., son, age 13, bn MI - res at 418 S. Market |
| Census* | 2 April 1940 | Fairfield, Fairfield, CT; Robert C. Walton, age 33, 4yrs college, manufacturing clerk; Elizabeth B., wife, age 28, b OH; Robert P., son, age 2, b OH; Ellen Pitcher, maid, age 17, b CT - resided in Cleveland OH in 1935 - renting on Hillside Rd |
| Attributes* | He was 6' tall with gray eyes and brown hair in 1940 | |
| Note* | no ssdi found | |
| Death* | 19 November 1968 | MA; resided in Weston, Fairfield, CT |
Margaret Thomson Walton
| Father* | David Walton Sr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 5 Sep 1912 | |
| Mother* | Margaret Thomson b. 5 May 1848, d. 29 Jan 1935 |
| Birth* | 31 July 1878 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 June 1900 | David Walton Sr., Margaret Thomson; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; David Walton, age 59, b Dec 1840 in Scotland, married 32yrs, immigrated 1873, na, carpenter ; Margaret, wife, age 52, b May 1848 in Scotland, mar 32yrs, mother of 9, 7 living, immigrated 1873; Jessie, dau, age 26, b Apr 1873, single, teaching public school; David, son, age 24, b Dec 1877, mason; Margaret, dau, age 21, b July 1878, paper box maker on line for Margaret, but next line is blank, perhaps for Robert?; Robert, son, age 20, b Apr 1880; Arthur, son, age 17, b June 1882, at school; Albert, son, age 12, b Oct 1887, at school; Alfred, son, b Oct 1887, at school - all children b MI - res on Wheaton Ave |
| (Witness) Census | 5 January 1920 | Margaret Thomson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Margaret Walton, age 71, widow, b Scotland ; Jessie W., dau, age 46, single, b MI, teacher of manual arts ; Margaret , dau, age 41, single, b MI, saleslady of dry goods |
| (Witness) Census | 14 April 1930 | Margaret Thomson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Margaret Walton, age 81, b Scotland, widow, married at 19; Jessie, dau, age 54, single, b MI, teacher in public school; Margaret, dau, age 49, saleslady at dept store - own home, value $7,000, radio in home |
| Employment* | Gilmore Bros Store for 43 years, retiring in 1954 | |
| Association* | a member of the First Congregational Church, Mary Brewster Guild and Pilgrim Club | |
| Note* | Margaret was survived by her sister Jessie S. Walton; brothers Robert T., Albert G. all of Kalamazoo, and Dr. Alfred G. of Brooklyn NY; 13 nieces and nephews. | |
| Death* | 12 September 1958 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 15 September 1958 | Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Rev. Alfred Grant Walton
| Father* | David Walton Sr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 5 Sep 1912 | |
| Mother* | Margaret Thomson b. 5 May 1848, d. 29 Jan 1935 |
| Birth* | 17 October 1887 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 June 1900 | David Walton Sr., Margaret Thomson; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; David Walton, age 59, b Dec 1840 in Scotland, married 32yrs, immigrated 1873, na, carpenter ; Margaret, wife, age 52, b May 1848 in Scotland, mar 32yrs, mother of 9, 7 living, immigrated 1873; Jessie, dau, age 26, b Apr 1873, single, teaching public school; David, son, age 24, b Dec 1877, mason; Margaret, dau, age 21, b July 1878, paper box maker on line for Margaret, but next line is blank, perhaps for Robert?; Robert, son, age 20, b Apr 1880; Arthur, son, age 17, b June 1882, at school; Albert, son, age 12, b Oct 1887, at school; Alfred, son, b Oct 1887, at school - all children b MI - res on Wheaton Ave |
| (Witness) Marriage | 26 November 1913 | Marie O'Connor, Albert Greenfield Walton; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. W. J. Campbell officiated with witnesses Gladys O'Connor and A. G. Walton, both of Kalamazoo |
| Education* | graduated from Central High School in Kalamazoo, attended Kalamazoo College from 1907 - 1910; received an A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1911, then attended Oberlin Theological Seminary and New York Union Theological Seminary; received a Master's at Columbia University in 1913 and Doctorate at Oberlin in 1914. At Kalamazoo College, Alfred wrote the words to what became the school's alma mater. | |
| Marriage* | 1 January 1916 | Mary Belle Ingell; Portage County, OH |
| Occupation* | The Rev. Dr. Alfred Walton left his post in October 1934 at Hope Congregational Church in Springfield Mass. to accept the call at the Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church in Brooklyn NY with a membership of 2,616 and second largest Congregational Church in the U.S. | |
| Anecdote* | Dr. Walton had a wide reputation based on his speaking ability. In every one of his communities, he took a principal part in the work of its social agencies. | |
| Association* | Denominational posts included presidency of the board of Home Ministries of the Congregational Churches in the U.S. and moderator of the New York City Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Rev. Walton preached regularly over the radio for the Federal Council of Churches and on television in the early days of the medium. He wrote several books and authored several volumes of poetry. Titles include "This I Can Believe," "Life Is What You Make It,' and "Highways To Happiness." At the time of his death, he was grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge of the New York State Masons. | |
| Death* | 9 July 1970 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Note* | Rev. Grant was survived by his wife, Mary Ingell; son, Alfred Grant Jr. of Hartsdale NY; daughters, Mrs. John Thayer Taintor of Greenwich, CT., and Mrs. Burton H. Knust of West Simsbury CT.; and six grandchildren. | |
| Burial* | 13 July 1970 | Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hartsdale, Westchester, NY |
Family |
Mary Belle Ingell b. 3 Feb 1893, d. Feb 1982 |
Paul Henry Finch
| Father* | Jack George Finch b. 30 Sep 1918, d. 30 May 1975 | |
| Mother* | Freda Jewell Nuesmeyer b. 4 Jul 1915, d. 28 Aug 1972 |
| Birth* | 22 September 1948 | Oakland, Alameda, CA |
| (Witness) Census | 8 April 1950 | Jack George Finch, Freda Jewell Nuesmeyer; Alameda, Oakland, CA; Jack G. Finch, age 31, b CA, railroad brakeman; Jewell M., wife, age 34, b UT; Margaret E., dau, age 9, b UT; George, son, age 6, b UT; Jewell A., dau, age 2, b CA; Paul H., son, age 1, b CA - reside 5253 E. 12th St. |
| Anecdote* | Paul served in the Army in the 1960's as part of a helicopter crew in Korea. | |
| Death* | 15 November 2001 | Salt Lake Regional Hospital, Salt Lake, UT |
| Note* | Paul was survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Jack; daughter, Michelle; grandson, Alexander; two sisters in CA. | |
| Burial* | 20 November 2001 | Holladay Memorial Park, Salt Lake, UT |
Family 1 |
Janis W. Roach | |
| Children | 1. | Jack George Finch III |
| 2. | Michelle Finch+ |
Family 2 |
Nancy Lofgren |
Jessie S. Walton
| Father* | David Walton Sr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 5 Sep 1912 | |
| Mother* | Margaret Thomson b. 5 May 1848, d. 29 Jan 1935 |
| Birth* | 1 September 1873 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 June 1900 | David Walton Sr., Margaret Thomson; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; David Walton, age 59, b Dec 1840 in Scotland, married 32yrs, immigrated 1873, na, carpenter ; Margaret, wife, age 52, b May 1848 in Scotland, mar 32yrs, mother of 9, 7 living, immigrated 1873; Jessie, dau, age 26, b Apr 1873, single, teaching public school; David, son, age 24, b Dec 1877, mason; Margaret, dau, age 21, b July 1878, paper box maker on line for Margaret, but next line is blank, perhaps for Robert?; Robert, son, age 20, b Apr 1880; Arthur, son, age 17, b June 1882, at school; Albert, son, age 12, b Oct 1887, at school; Alfred, son, b Oct 1887, at school - all children b MI - res on Wheaton Ave |
| Education* | graduated in 1892 from Central High School's largest class of 44 students. Jessie then went on the next year to the Kalamazoo Training School. After graduation she began her teaching career in the Kalamazoo public schools. She received her life certificate from Western Michigan College in 1911 and her BS degree from Columbia University in 1915. | |
| (Witness) Census | 5 January 1920 | Margaret Thomson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Margaret Walton, age 71, widow, b Scotland ; Jessie W., dau, age 46, single, b MI, teacher of manual arts ; Margaret , dau, age 41, single, b MI, saleslady of dry goods |
| (Witness) Census | 14 April 1930 | Margaret Thomson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Margaret Walton, age 81, b Scotland, widow, married at 19; Jessie, dau, age 54, single, b MI, teacher in public school; Margaret, dau, age 49, saleslady at dept store - own home, value $7,000, radio in home |
| Occupation* | appointed the first woman supervisor of home economics in the Kalamazoo public school system in 1917. In 1930 she attended a White House conference. When she retired in June 1942 a dinner was held in her honor at the Columbus Hotel in Kalamazoo. | |
| Association* | Jessie served as president of various organizations, including the Michigan Home Economics Association, the Kalamazoo Business and Professional Women's Club, the Kalamazoo branch of the American Association of University Women, the Ladies Library Association and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. | |
| Residence* | 1966 | 742 Wheaton, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Death* | 10 April 1966 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note* | Survivors included two brothers, Robert of Kalamazoo and Dr. Alfred G. Walton of Brooklyn, NY. | |
| Funeral | 13 April 1966 | First Congregational Church, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 13 April 1966 | Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Enno Haan
| Father* | Willem Haan b. 1826 | |
| Mother* | Lemina Drijfhout b. 1832 |
| Birth* | 1 August 1863 | Nieuw Scheemda, Groningen, Netherlands |
| Marriage* | July 1885 | Anje Borg; Nieuwolda, Groningen, Netherlands |
| Immigration* | 1893 | Anje Borg Witness: Menno Haan Witness: William Haan Witness: Senna Haan |
| Census* | 5 July 1900 | Anje Borg; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Enno Haan, age 37, b Oct 1862 in the Netherlands, married 12 yrs, immigrated 1893, farmer; Annie, wife, age 34, b Jan 1866 in Netherlands, mar 12 yrs, mother of 5, 4 living; Menno, son, age 14, b Dec 1885 ; Lina, dau, age 11, b Jul 1888; Willie, son, age 7, b Oct 1892; Minnie, dau, age 6, b Oct 1893 - all children b Netherlands, except Minnie in MI Witness: Menno Haan Witness: William Haan Witness: Wilhelmina Haan Witness: Senna Haan |
| Occupation* | a celery grower | |
| Note* | Enno was survived by his wife, Anna; three children, Menno and William Haan and Mrs. Minnie Gouderjan all of Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. | |
| CauseDeath | had chronic myocarditis, influenza and had been ill with asthma for some time | |
| Death* | 16 July 1937 | at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: Anje Borg |
| Burial* | 19 July 1937 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI; arrangement by Langeland Memorial Chapel of Kalamazoo |
Family |
Anje Borg b. 8 Nov 1865, d. 25 Jun 1947 | |
| Children | 1. | Menno Haan+ b. 1 Dec 1885, d. 11 Oct 1967 |
| 2. | Senna Haan b. 16 Jul 1888, d. 7 Dec 1918 | |
| 3. | William Haan+ b. 9 Oct 1892, d. 10 Apr 1939 | |
| 4. | Wilhelmina Haan+ b. 9 Oct 1893, d. 12 May 1946 |
Anje Borg
| Father* | Menno Borg b. 1841 | |
| Mother* | Eissina Bruizer/Broesder b. 1837 |
| Name Variation | Anna | |
| Birth* | 8 November 1865 | Wagenborgen, Groningen, Netherlands; Jan 1866 per 1900 census |
| Married Name | Haan | |
| Marriage* | July 1885 | Enno Haan; Nieuwolda, Groningen, Netherlands |
| Immigration* | 1893 | Enno Haan Witness: Menno Haan Witness: William Haan Witness: Senna Haan |
| Census* | 5 July 1900 | Enno Haan; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Enno Haan, age 37, b Oct 1862 in the Netherlands, married 12 yrs, immigrated 1893, farmer; Annie, wife, age 34, b Jan 1866 in Netherlands, mar 12 yrs, mother of 5, 4 living; Menno, son, age 14, b Dec 1885 ; Lina, dau, age 11, b Jul 1888; Willie, son, age 7, b Oct 1892; Minnie, dau, age 6, b Oct 1893 - all children b Netherlands, except Minnie in MI Witness: Menno Haan Witness: William Haan Witness: Wilhelmina Haan Witness: Senna Haan |
| (Witness) Death | 16 July 1937 | Enno Haan; at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note* | Anna was survived by her son, Menno; one sister in the Netherlands; and 13 grandchildren. | |
| Death* | 25 June 1947 | Ver Cries Nursing Home, Kalamazoo, MI; after a brief illness |
Family |
Enno Haan b. 1 Aug 1863, d. 16 Jul 1937 | |
| Children | 1. | Menno Haan+ b. 1 Dec 1885, d. 11 Oct 1967 |
| 2. | Senna Haan b. 16 Jul 1888, d. 7 Dec 1918 | |
| 3. | William Haan+ b. 9 Oct 1892, d. 10 Apr 1939 | |
| 4. | Wilhelmina Haan+ b. 9 Oct 1893, d. 12 May 1946 |
Menno Haan
| Father* | Enno Haan b. 1 Aug 1863, d. 16 Jul 1937 | |
| Mother* | Anje Borg b. 8 Nov 1865, d. 25 Jun 1947 |
| Birth* | 1 December 1885 | Groningen, Netherlands |
| Immigration* | 1892 | Kalamazoo, MI; at the age of five |
| (Witness) Immigration | 1893 | Enno Haan, Anje Borg |
| (Witness) Census | 5 July 1900 | Enno Haan, Anje Borg; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Enno Haan, age 37, b Oct 1862 in the Netherlands, married 12 yrs, immigrated 1893, farmer; Annie, wife, age 34, b Jan 1866 in Netherlands, mar 12 yrs, mother of 5, 4 living; Menno, son, age 14, b Dec 1885 ; Lina, dau, age 11, b Jul 1888; Willie, son, age 7, b Oct 1892; Minnie, dau, age 6, b Oct 1893 - all children b Netherlands, except Minnie in MI |
| Marriage* | 31 August 1905 | Mary Giesing; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter A. Dalen, Justice of the Peace, officiated with witnesses Henry Westra and Peter Boogard, both of Kalamazoo |
| Census* | April 1930 | Mary Giesing; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Menno, age 44, b Netherlands, immigrated 1892, married at 21, farmer ; Mary, wife, age 47, b MI, married at 24, parents b Netherlands - daughter, Anna, enumerated right before them |
| Residence* | 1944 | Mary Giesing; 2660 N. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Marriage* | after 1944 | Florence Steinhaus; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Occupation* | a celery grower until his retirement | |
| Note* | Menno was survived by his wife, Florence; daughter, Mrs. Anna VanderWeele; 3 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one gr-gr-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. | |
| Death* | 11 October 1967 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; early in the morning |
| Burial* | 13 October 1967 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family 1 |
Mary Giesing b. 6 Oct 1882, d. 24 May 1944 | |
| Child | 1. | Anna Winifred Haan+ b. 8 Jan 1906, d. 2 Jan 1993 |
Family 2 |
Florence Steinhaus b. 13 Apr 1892, d. 20 Apr 1974 |
Florence Steinhaus
| Note* | Her parents were Harm and Helena Steinhaus. | |
| Birth* | 13 April 1892 | Netherlands |
| Marriage* | after 1944 | Menno Haan; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | Haan | |
| Residence* | 1974 | 2724 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI; and had lived in Kalamazoo since 1905 |
| Death* | 20 April 1974 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note | Florence was survived by daughter, Mrs. Anna VanderWeele of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three gr-gr-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. | |
| Burial* | 23 April 1974 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Menno Haan b. 1 Dec 1885, d. 11 Oct 1967 |
Anna Winifred Haan
| Father* | Menno Haan b. 1 Dec 1885, d. 11 Oct 1967 | |
| Mother* | Mary Giesing b. 6 Oct 1882, d. 24 May 1944 | |
| Step-mother | Florence Steinhaus b. 13 Apr 1892, d. 20 Apr 1974 |
| Birth* | 8 January 1906 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | VanderWeele | |
| Marriage* | 31 March 1923 | Abraham VanderWeele; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Raymond D. Menga officiated with witnesses Katherine Vanderweele and Jake Kline, both of Kalamazoo |
| Census* | April 1930 | Abraham VanderWeele; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Abraham Vanderweele, age 27, married at 20, parents b Netherlands; Anna, wife, age 24, married at 17, parents b Netherlands; Donald, son, age 6; Dorothy, dau, age 2 6/12; Robert, son, age 11/12 - all in family b MI - Anna's parents enumerated right afterwords Witness: Donald VanderWeele Witness: Dorothy M. VanderWeele Witness: Robert E. VanderWeele |
| Occupation* | manager of the Kalamazoo Humane Society for over 20 years, retiring in 1977 | |
| Anecdote* | Anna was a volunteer at Borgess Hospital, delivering flowers to patient's rooms. She was also a member of the Salvation Army, the Home League and served as church organist for many years. | |
| Death* | 2 January 1993 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note* | Her husband, Abe, preceded her in death on 27 September 1967. Anna was survived by son Donald (Gertrude) of Cassville MO, daughter Dorothy (Ronald) Yeo and son Robert (Mary) of Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. | |
| Note | Memorial donations were suggested to the Salvation Army or charity of one's choice. | |
| Burial | 6 January 1993 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Funeral* | 6 January 1993 | Langeland Memorial Chapel, Kalamazoo, MI; at 1:00 p.m. with her grandson, Major Richard E. VanderWeele and Major Richard Justvig officiating. |
Family |
Abraham VanderWeele b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 27 Sep 1967 | |
| Children | 1. | Donald VanderWeele b. 12 Aug 1923, d. 30 Oct 2010 |
| 2. | Dorothy M. VanderWeele | |
| 3. | Robert E. VanderWeele b. 18 Mar 1929, d. 11 Oct 2006 |
William Haan
| Father* | Enno Haan b. 1 Aug 1863, d. 16 Jul 1937 | |
| Mother* | Anje Borg b. 8 Nov 1865, d. 25 Jun 1947 |
| Name Variation | Willem Haan | |
| Birth* | 9 October 1892 | Groningen, Netherlands |
| (Witness) Immigration | 1893 | Enno Haan, Anje Borg |
| (Witness) Census | 5 July 1900 | Enno Haan, Anje Borg; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Enno Haan, age 37, b Oct 1862 in the Netherlands, married 12 yrs, immigrated 1893, farmer; Annie, wife, age 34, b Jan 1866 in Netherlands, mar 12 yrs, mother of 5, 4 living; Menno, son, age 14, b Dec 1885 ; Lina, dau, age 11, b Jul 1888; Willie, son, age 7, b Oct 1892; Minnie, dau, age 6, b Oct 1893 - all children b Netherlands, except Minnie in MI |
| Milit-End* | served in the Great War in the 14th Division | |
| Marriage* | 28 February 1925 | Wilhelmina "Lena" Menninga; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Raymond R. Meenge officiated with witnesses Anna and John Meninga, both of Kalamazoo |
| Occupation* | Kalamazoo, MI; a celery grower | |
| CauseDeath | had paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction | |
| Note* | William was survived by his wife, Lena; children, Leona, Andrew, Anna, Joan, John and Menno; his mother, Mrs. Anna Haan; brother Menno; sister, Mrs. Minnie Souderjam (should be Gouderjan) all of Kalamazoo | |
| Death* | 10 April 1939 | Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 13 April 1939 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Wilhelmina "Lena" Menninga b. 4 May 1900, d. Apr 1966 | |
| Children | 1. | Leona Susetta Haan b. 31 Jul 1925, d. 27 Feb 2002 |
| 2. | Andrew W. Haan b. 11 Oct 1928, d. 13 Oct 1994 | |
| 3. | Annajean Haan b. 25 Jan 1930, d. 29 Sep 2016 | |
| 4. | Joan Henrietta Haan+ b. 9 Feb 1932, d. 24 May 1999 | |
| 5. | John W. Haan b. 10 Jul 1934, d. 6 Feb 2023 | |
| 6. | Menno J. Haan |
Wilhelmina Haan
| Father* | Enno Haan b. 1 Aug 1863, d. 16 Jul 1937 | |
| Mother* | Anje Borg b. 8 Nov 1865, d. 25 Jun 1947 |
| Name Variation | Minnie Haan | |
| Birth* | 9 October 1893 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 5 July 1900 | Enno Haan, Anje Borg; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Enno Haan, age 37, b Oct 1862 in the Netherlands, married 12 yrs, immigrated 1893, farmer; Annie, wife, age 34, b Jan 1866 in Netherlands, mar 12 yrs, mother of 5, 4 living; Menno, son, age 14, b Dec 1885 ; Lina, dau, age 11, b Jul 1888; Willie, son, age 7, b Oct 1892; Minnie, dau, age 6, b Oct 1893 - all children b Netherlands, except Minnie in MI |
| Married Name | Gouderjan | |
| Marriage* | 15 April 1914 | George W. Gouderjan; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. R. Diephuis officiated with witnesses Helmer and Sinnie Madderman, both of Kalamazoo |
| Residence* | 1920 | George W. Gouderjan; 1816 Park, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census* | January 1920 | George W. Gouderjan; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George, 31, bn MI, father bn Holland, mother bn NJ, laborer in paper mill; Minnie, wife, 26, bn MI, parents bn Holland; John, son, 5, bn MI; Anna, dau 1 6/12, bn MI - res on Park Maple St. enumerated right after George's parents, who lived on Maple Witness: John Andrew Gouderjan Witness: Anne M. Gouderjan |
| Census | 2 April 1930 | George W. Gouderjan; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George W. Gouderjan (indexed as Goudeyan), age 42, married at 26, father b Netherlands, mother b NJ, finisher at paper mill ; Minnie, wife, age 35, mar at 20, parents b Netherlands; John A., son, age 15; Anna M., dau, age 11 - all b MI - own home, res at 1916 S. Park, value $2,000 Witness: John Andrew Gouderjan Witness: Anne M. Gouderjan |
| Residence | 1942 | George W. Gouderjan; 127 E. Maple, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Death* | 12 May 1946 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Burial* | 14 May 1946 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
George W. Gouderjan b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 21 Dec 1942 | |
| Children | 1. | John Andrew Gouderjan b. 9 Sep 1914, d. 24 Oct 1994 |
| 2. | Anne M. Gouderjan b. 10 Aug 1918, d. 24 Nov 2012 |
Leo W. Snell
| Father* | Edward W. Snell b. 26 Oct 1861, d. 21 Jun 1929 | |
| Mother* | Sadie A. Warner b. 19 Jul 1859, d. 24 Oct 1941 |
| Birth* | 17 January 1895 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 7 June 1900 | Edward W. Snell, Sadie A. Warner; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Edward Snell, age 38 , b Oct 1861 in NY, married 18yrs, wood worker ; Sadie, wife, age 40, b Jul 1859 in OH, mar 18yrs, mother of 4, 4 living; looks like Dana, indexed as Vane (would b Vern), son, age 14, b Jun 1885; Delbert, son, age 10, b Apr 1890; Elsie, dau, age 8, b Feb 1892; Leo, son, age 5, b Jan 1895 - all children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 20 April 1910 | Edward W. Snell, Sadie A. Warner; Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Edward W. Snell, age 49, b NY, parents b NY, married 26yrs, cabinet maker; Sadie, wife, age 50, b OH, parents b OH, mar 26 yrs, 4 children, 4 living ; Delbert, son, age 20, shipping clerk - bindry ; Elsie, dau, age 18, shophand - Pell Mnfg; Leo, son, age 15 - children b MI |
| Attributes* | 1917 | At the time of his WWI draft registration, he was of medium height, slender with light color hair and blue eyes. |
| Note | Leo W. Snell's draft card was signed by Wm. H. Frielink on 5 June 1917. William's granddaughter, Virginia, married Lawrence Vanderberg. Leo's brother, Delbert, married Abegale Vanderberg. Witness: William H. Frielink | |
| Marriage* | 30 June 1920 | Caroline Katherine Humphries; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Cecil E. Polllock, M.E. Minisiter, officiated with witnesses E.F. & Elsie Bommerscheim, both of Kalamazoo Witness: Elsie E. Snell Witness: Edson Frank Bommerscheim |
| (Witness) Death | 25 October 1923 | Caroline Katherine Humphries; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census* | 13 April 1940 | Coral Gables, Dade, FL; Leo Snell, age 45, 10yrs school, b MI, father b NY, mother b OH, salesman press; Ruth E., wife, age 33, 8yrs school, b NB, department store buyer; Sadie A., mother, age 80, 6yrs school, b OH; Mary Halle, housekeeper, age 48, single, 8yrs school, b IN - own home at 1414 with street name not indicated, value $5500 Witness: Sadie A. Warner |
| Employment* | the Franklin Press in Miami FL | |
| Residence* | 1951 | Coral Gables, Dade, FL |
| Death* | 26 May 1955 | Miami-Dade County, FL |
Family |
Caroline Katherine Humphries b. 4 Apr 1896, d. 25 Oct 1923 |
Elsie E. Snell
| Father* | Edward W. Snell b. 26 Oct 1861, d. 21 Jun 1929 | |
| Mother* | Sadie A. Warner b. 19 Jul 1859, d. 24 Oct 1941 |
| Birth* | February 1892 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 7 June 1900 | Edward W. Snell, Sadie A. Warner; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Edward Snell, age 38 , b Oct 1861 in NY, married 18yrs, wood worker ; Sadie, wife, age 40, b Jul 1859 in OH, mar 18yrs, mother of 4, 4 living; looks like Dana, indexed as Vane (would b Vern), son, age 14, b Jun 1885; Delbert, son, age 10, b Apr 1890; Elsie, dau, age 8, b Feb 1892; Leo, son, age 5, b Jan 1895 - all children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 20 April 1910 | Edward W. Snell, Sadie A. Warner; Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Edward W. Snell, age 49, b NY, parents b NY, married 26yrs, cabinet maker; Sadie, wife, age 50, b OH, parents b OH, mar 26 yrs, 4 children, 4 living ; Delbert, son, age 20, shipping clerk - bindry ; Elsie, dau, age 18, shophand - Pell Mnfg; Leo, son, age 15 - children b MI |
| Married Name | Bommerscheim | |
| Marriage* | 27 September 1913 | Edson Frank Bommerscheim; Niles, Berrien, MI; Rev. G. Hungtington officiated with witnesses A.G. Pike and Mrs. G.D. Pike, both of Niles |
| (Witness) Marriage | 30 June 1920 | Caroline Katherine Humphries, Leo W. Snell; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Cecil E. Polllock, M.E. Minisiter, officiated with witnesses E.F. & Elsie Bommerscheim, both of Kalamazoo |
| Census* | April 1930 | Edson Frank Bommerscheim; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Edson F., age 39, married at 22, confectionary salesman; Elsie E., wife, 37, married at 20, father b NY, mother b OH; Charles H., son, age 15 - all b MI Witness: Charles H. Bommerscheim |
| Death* | 29 March 1963 | suddenly at her winter home, West Palm Beach, FL |
| Burial* | Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Edson Frank Bommerscheim b. 13 Dec 1890, d. 8 Apr 1972 | |
| Child | 1. | Charles H. Bommerscheim b. 25 Jan 1915, d. 16 Jul 2006 |
Viola Sophia Nimtz
| Birth* | 20 August 1902 | Riverdale, Cook, IL |
| Married Name | 25 October 1922 | Ferguson |
| Death* | 30 June 1981 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Sandra Joy Lambert
| Father* | Freeman H. Lambert b. 19 Mar 1915, d. 29 Jul 1983 |
Family |
Eldon E. Wallace b. 22 Aug 1934, d. 7 Dec 2022 |
Eldon E. Wallace
| Birth* | 22 August 1934 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note* | Eldon's parents were Elton and Agnes (Hansen) Wallace. | |
| Census* | 28 April 1950 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Elton Wallace, age 45, foreman of asphalt gang for City; Agnes, wife, age 46; Elden, son, age 15; Jack, son, age 12; Dennis, son, age 10; William, son, age 8 - all b MI - reside 2836 Alamo |
| Milit-End* | served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. | |
| Occupation* | a firefighter for the City of Kalamazoo | |
| Anecdote* | Eldon was an avid woodworker. | |
| Death* | 7 December 2022 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note | Eldon was survived by his wife, Sandy; children: Daniel E. (Gail) Wallace of Huntersville, NC, Alan E. (Aurora) Wallace of Paw Paw, Cynthia (Larry) Brownell of Kalamazoo, Susan (Larry) Bontrager of Kalamazoo; grandchildren: Andrew (Leila) Wallace, Cory (Roxy) Wallace, Taylor (Mary Katherine) Wallace, Jesi (Casey) Wallace, Karly (Jesse Cashen) Wallace, Michael (Jen) Brownell, Melissa Brownell, Madison (Milton) Buford, Grant Kubiak, Kennedy Kubiak; step-grandchildren: Chris McSweeney, TJ McSweeney, Larry Brownell III; great-grandchildren, Leo, Miles, Isleigh, Wyatt, Harlow, Quinn, Wilder, Tommy, Theo and Claire; brother, William (Merry) Wallace; sister-in-law, Elaine Wallace; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Dennis, Jack and Rex; and his mother-in-law, Patrilla Martz. | |
| Note | Memorial donations were suggested to Paw Paw-Lawton Masonic Lodge #25 or Trinity Lutheran Church. | |
| Funeral* | A service was to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo with arrangements by Joldersman & Klein Funeral Home. |
Family |
Sandra Joy Lambert |
Gail Ann Lambert
| Father* | Freeman H. Lambert b. 19 Mar 1915, d. 29 Jul 1983 |
| Birth* | 13 June 1939 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | 1960 | Harrison |
| Note* | She was survived by her husband, Ronald; daughters, Karen Lynn and Lorna Kay Harrison; her mother; siblings Sandra (Eldon) Wallace, Diana (David) Corning, Paul (Elaine) Lambert and Peter Lambert. She was predeceased by her brother, John Lambert. | |
| Death* | 12 June 2010 | Portage, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Funeral* | was cremated and had a memorial service at a later date, arrangements by Avink Funeral Home in Schoolcraft MI |
Family |
Ronald R. Harrison |
Diana M. Lambert
| Father* | Freeman H. Lambert b. 19 Mar 1915, d. 29 Jul 1983 |
| Birth* | 27 April 1941 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | Corning | |
| Anecdote* | Diana and Dave enjoyed their trips to trips to Hawaii, Europe, Arizona, Pike's Peak, and North Carolina. | |
| Anecdote | Diana loved family gatherings and bible study at the churches she and her family attended, Calvary Reformed and most recently, Texas Corners Bible. | |
| Death* | 5 April 2023 | Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note* | Diana was survived by her husband Daviding; children: Catherine (Greg) Pendowski and Stephen (Marca) Corning; 8 grandchildren: Joshua (Cassandra) Corning, Cara (Jeremiah) Hopkins, Lauren (Andy) Werkema, Katelyn Pendowski, Travis Corning, Emily (Shane) Huisken, Mitchell Pendowski, and Jared (Josie) Pendowski; 18 gr-grandchildren; siblings: Sandra Wallace, Paul (Elaine) Lambert, Pete Lambert; brother-in-law, Ron Harrison; sister-in-law, Patsy Lambert, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents Freeman Lambert & Patrilla Martz;r siblings: John Lambert, Gail Harrison; and brother-in-law, Eldon Wallace. | |
| Funeral* | 14 April 2023 | Texas Corners Bible Church, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial | Diana was cremated. |
Family |
David A. Corning |
Mary Josephine (Akins) Dideriksen
| Birth* | 24 October 1898 | IL |
| Census* | 21 April 1910 | Burlington, Des Moines, IA; William B. Akins, age 45, married 22yrs, b IL, parents b IL, laborer at odd jobs; Bertha E., wife, age 42, mar 22yrs, mother of 5, 4 living, b IL, father b IL, mother b NY; Bell, dau, age 16; Hazel, dau, age 13; Mary J., dau, age 11; Alice, dau, age 8 - children b IL |
| Note* | Clarence Dideriksen died 12 Nov 1953 in Kalamazoo MI and was buried at Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Married Name | Love | |
| Marriage* | 25 July 1965 | Harold Othello Love |
| Death* | December 1994 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Kalamazoo |
| Burial* | 30 December 1994 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Harold Othello Love b. 26 Nov 1899, d. 21 May 1976 |