Marjorie B. Cook

Birth*12 September 1901Caledonia, Kent, MI 
Married NameFraleigh 
Marriage*31 January 1921Harry Vinton Fraleigh; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Father Francis S. Bowen officiated with witnesses Rev. L.M. Hammer and Miss Gladys Hubbard, both of Kalamazoo 
Death*17 August 1976Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Harry Vinton Fraleigh b. 22 May 1900, d. 19 Mar 1979

Eunice Cross

Note*parents Barney A. & Harriet (McDonald) Cross 
Birth*25 December 1896South Haven, Van Buren, MI 
Married NameFraleigh 
Marriage*11 October 1923Dr. James H. Fraleigh; South Haven, Van Buren, MI 
Death*27 February 1995Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Dr. James H. Fraleigh b. 14 Dec 1896, d. 29 Dec 1965

Mary Helena King

Note*Mary was the daughter of John D. and Helena Margaret (Rafferty) King 
Birth*6 May 1912Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Education*was a graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School and WMU 
Employment*After college she moved to Detroit and worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in support of the war effort. 
Divorce*Mary was divorced from Mr. Cooper before 1940. 
Census*16 April 1940Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; John D. King, age 58 4yrs h.s., b MN, salesman of retail clothing; Helena, wife, age 61, 4yrs college, b MI, public school teacher; Mary Cooper, dau, b MI, divorced, age 27, 4yrs college, lived in Detroit in 1935; Patricia A. Cooper, gr-dau, b MI, age 5, lived in Detroit in 1935; Richard Cooper, grson, age 3, b MI, lived in Detroit in 1935 - renting at 913 Dunham 
Witness: Richard J. Cooper
Witness: Patricia Ann Cooper
Married NameFraleigh 
Marriage*George R. Fraleigh; after WWII, MI; they moved to Kalamazoo in 1953 
Employmentworked for National Waterlift for nearly 15 years after moving to Kalamazoo in 1953 
Death*13 December 2002Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
NoteMary was survived by 2 children: Patricia Collins of Grand Rapids and Richard Cooper (Debra DeMink) of Kalamazoo; 5 Grandchildren: Kelly (Robert) Riebel, Parke (Chris) Collins II, Timothy (Yvonne) Cooper, Becky (Thomas Deater) Cooper and Michael (Ondina) Cooper; 10 gr-gGrandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. 
Funeral*16 December 2002St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; at 12:30 p.m. with arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home 
Burial16 December 2002Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 George R. Fraleigh b. 29 Jan 1910, d. 20 Dec 1992
Children 1.Patricia Ann Cooper b. 1 Mar 1935, d. 18 Mar 2020
 2.Richard J. Cooper

Nancy Ruth Glomp

Father*Frederick Samuel August Glomp b. 18 Nov 1907, d. 18 Nov 2000
(Witness) Census12 April 1950Frederick Samuel August Glomp; Rockford, Winnebago, IL; Fred S. Glomp, age 42, manager - textile mfg; Ruth E., wife, age 36; Nancy R., dau, age 13; Karen L., dau, age 8; Norman F., son, age 2 - all b IL - reside 1204 20th St 

Family

 Thomas Kent Kreilick
Children 1.John F. Kreilick
 2.Eric P. Kreilick
 3.Katherine L. Kreilick

Frederick Samuel August Glomp

Birth*18 November 1907Winnebago County, IL 
Census*16 January 1920Ward 8, Rockford, Winnebago, IL; Samuel J. Glomp, age 38, b IL, parents b Germany, employment agent - machine ?; Emma S., wife, age 38, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1890, na; Frederick S., son, age 12; Vivian C., dau, age 9; Julius, brother, age 23, b IL, machinist; Theresa, sister, age 20, b IL, single, stenographer; Frederick Zitzke, brother-in-law, age 22, b IL, single, machinist; Florence Zitzke, sister-in-law, age 18, single, b IL, bank clerk - reside 268 Ninth St. 
Census12 April 1950Rockford, Winnebago, IL; Fred S. Glomp, age 42, manager - textile mfg; Ruth E., wife, age 36; Nancy R., dau, age 13; Karen L., dau, age 8; Norman F., son, age 2 - all b IL - reside 1204 20th St 
Witness: Nancy Ruth Glomp
Employment*Barber-Colman (manufacturer of textile & milling machinery) in Rockford IL as a supervisor 
Death*18 November 2000Riverside County, CA; resided in Riverside, CA 

Family
Child 1.Nancy Ruth Glomp+

Marie Myrtle Beach

Father*Walter W. Beach b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 4 Oct 1958
Mother*Ella Marie Streator b. 26 Apr 1860, d. 25 Nov 1938
Name VariationMyrtle M. Beach 
Birth*11 October 1894Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Residence1910Walter W. Beach, Ella Marie Streator; 1109 Oak St., Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910Walter W. Beach, Ella Marie Streator; 3rd Ward, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Walter W., age 47, married 19yrs, b NY, parents b NY, shipping clerk at boiler works ; Ella S., wife, age 47, mar 19rys, mother of 2, 2 living, father b OH; Myrtel M., dau, age 15; Earl W., son, age 11 - all others b MI - res 1109 Oak St. 
Occupation*a public school teacher 
Married NameEdwards 
Marriage*28 June 1924Don Edwards; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. H.L. Stetson officiated with witnesses Walter W. and Ella S. Beach 
Witness: Ella Marie Streator
Witness: Walter W. Beach
Census*4 April 1930Don Edwards; Mesick Village, Wexford, MI; Don, age 31, married at 25, b MI, parents b in U.S., oil agent at Station B. ; Marie M., wife, age 35, married at 29, b MI, father b NY, mother b MI, public school teacher 
CauseDeathhad bronchopneumonia and pleurisy with effusion 
Death*3 May 1934Mercy Hospital, Cadillac, Wexford, MI; resided in Mesick 
Witness: Don Edwards
Burial*5 May 1934Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Don Edwards b. 30 Sep 1898, d. 25 Oct 1954

Earl Walter Beach

Father*Walter W. Beach b. 2 Dec 1862, d. 4 Oct 1958
Mother*Ella Marie Streator b. 26 Apr 1860, d. 25 Nov 1938
Birth*27 December 1897Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Residence1910Walter W. Beach, Ella Marie Streator; 1109 Oak St., Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910Walter W. Beach, Ella Marie Streator; 3rd Ward, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Walter W., age 47, married 19yrs, b NY, parents b NY, shipping clerk at boiler works ; Ella S., wife, age 47, mar 19rys, mother of 2, 2 living, father b OH; Myrtel M., dau, age 15; Earl W., son, age 11 - all others b MI - res 1109 Oak St. 
Education*Earl attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and the University of Michigan. 
Marriage*15 October 1928Lillian Katherine Haug; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev Emanuel Mayer officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Karl Haug, both of Kalamazoo 
(Witness) Residence1930George Norman Gascoigne, Virginia Louise Nason; 2126 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930George Norman Gascoigne, Virginia Louise Nason; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; G. Norman Gascoigne, age 29, married at 25, b England, manager at electric applicance store; Virginia L, wife, age 29, married at 24, b MI; Richard N., son, age 8/12, b MI; Earl W. Brash (could be Beash or Beache, but indexed as Brash at Ancestry.com), age 32, married at 31, b MI, ad manager at newspaper ; Lillian, wife, age 27, married at 26, b MI - res 2126 Oakland Dr 
Census*7 April 1940Lillian Katherine Haug; Ward 3 or 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Earl W. Beach, age 42, 4yrs college, b MI, advertising manager for newspaper; Lillian, wife, age 37, 4yrs h.s., b MI; Thomas, son, age 0/12, b MI; Ulrika Haug, mother-in-law, age 77, 8yrs school, widow, b Germany; Mary McCall, nursemaid, age 66, widow, 8yrs school, b Scotland - own home at 2136 Oakland Dr., value $13,000 
Witness: Thomas Earl Beach
Occupation*manager of the Kalamazoo Gazette's advertising department. He joined The Gazette in 1924 and became manager 3 years later, a position he held until his retirement in January 1963. He served as president of the Kalamazoo Chapter of the Advertising Federation of America in 1935 and 36 and was a director of the Association of National Adversiting Directors in 1946 and 47. He was also a member of the Mississippi Valley Classified Managers Association and served as a board member for many years. 
Association*the First United Presbyterian Church, Mason Lodge No 22 F&AM, and the Lions Club. 
Death*16 November 1976at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*Earl was survived by his wife, Lillian; sons, Thomas of Radonor PA and Richard of Enid OK; 6 grandchildren. 
FuneralFuneral arrangements were announced at a later date by Truesdale Williamsburg Chapel. 
Burial*Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South - Chapel North, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family 1
Child 1.Richard Earl Beach b. 31 May 1924, d. 28 Feb 2016

Family 2

 Lillian Katherine Haug b. 16 Oct 1902, d. 15 May 1996
Child 1.Thomas Earl Beach

Lillian Katherine Haug

Birth*16 October 1902Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI 
Married NameBeach 
Marriage*15 October 1928Earl Walter Beach; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev Emanuel Mayer officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Karl Haug, both of Kalamazoo 
(Witness) Residence1930George Norman Gascoigne, Virginia Louise Nason; 2126 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930George Norman Gascoigne, Virginia Louise Nason; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; G. Norman Gascoigne, age 29, married at 25, b England, manager at electric applicance store; Virginia L, wife, age 29, married at 24, b MI; Richard N., son, age 8/12, b MI; Earl W. Brash (could be Beash or Beache, but indexed as Brash at Ancestry.com), age 32, married at 31, b MI, ad manager at newspaper ; Lillian, wife, age 27, married at 26, b MI - res 2126 Oakland Dr 
Census*7 April 1940Earl Walter Beach; Ward 3 or 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Earl W. Beach, age 42, 4yrs college, b MI, advertising manager for newspaper; Lillian, wife, age 37, 4yrs h.s., b MI; Thomas, son, age 0/12, b MI; Ulrika Haug, mother-in-law, age 77, 8yrs school, widow, b Germany; Mary McCall, nursemaid, age 66, widow, 8yrs school, b Scotland - own home at 2136 Oakland Dr., value $13,000 
Witness: Thomas Earl Beach
Anecdote*Lillian was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo when she lived there and a graduate of Parsons Business College of Kalamazoo. She enjoyed volunteer work, playing bridge with friends and taking part in activities at the "Y" where she swam frequently for several years. In 1987 she moved east to the Philidelphia PA area. 
Death*15 May 1996Gladwyne, Montgomery, PA 
Note*Lillian was survived by her son, Thomas E. of Haverford PA; three grandchildren, Walter T. Beach, Theodore T. Beach and Jonathan T. Beach; a nephew and niece, Russell and Muriel Blue. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl W. Beach in 1976. 
NoteMemorial contributions were suggested to the Lillian Beach Endowment Fund at Starr Commonwealth for Boys in Albion MI. 
Burial*18 May 1996Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Earl Walter Beach b. 27 Dec 1897, d. 16 Nov 1976
Child 1.Thomas Earl Beach

Thomas Earl Beach

Father*Earl Walter Beach b. 27 Dec 1897, d. 16 Nov 1976
Mother*Lillian Katherine Haug b. 16 Oct 1902, d. 15 May 1996
(Witness) Census7 April 1940Earl Walter Beach, Lillian Katherine Haug; Ward 3 or 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Earl W. Beach, age 42, 4yrs college, b MI, advertising manager for newspaper; Lillian, wife, age 37, 4yrs h.s., b MI; Thomas, son, age 0/12, b MI; Ulrika Haug, mother-in-law, age 77, 8yrs school, widow, b Germany; Mary McCall, nursemaid, age 66, widow, 8yrs school, b Scotland - own home at 2136 Oakland Dr., value $13,000 

Richard Earl Beach

Father*Earl Walter Beach b. 27 Dec 1897, d. 16 Nov 1976
Birth*31 May 1924MI; His mother was Mildred (Smith) Beach, who divorced Earl 17 Dec 1927 in Kalamazoo MI 
Milit-End*Dick joined the U.S. Army in 1942 serving in Germany in WWII. 
Employment*After graduating from Western Michigan Unv. he worked at Upjohn Pharmaceuticals in Kalamazoo MI and in Enid OK. Then he worked for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals for approximately 30 years before his retirement. 
Event-Misc*He was first married to Mary Ellen Gifford and had three daughters, Suzanne, Diane and Julie. His 2nd wife was Patricia Bontsema, who had three children of her own, Scot, Penny and Peter (deceased). 
Residence*1976Enid, Garfield, OK 
Note*There is no mention of Richard in his step-mother, Lillian's, obituary of May 1996. 
Death*28 February 2016Marcellus, Cass, MI 
NoteHe was survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters: Suzanne Summers and husband, Randy; Diane Beach; Julie Beach; Scot Bontsema; Penny Hazan and husband, David; eight grandchildren; nine gr-grandchildren; and brother, Tom Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents. 
Burial*Final resting place at Bly Cemetery in Marcellus MI. At his request, Dick donated his body to science as that was his last chance to be in medical school (per his obituary) with arrangements by Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home of Enid OK. A memorial service was held in May in Marcellus. 

Peter Sopjes

Father*Alfred Sopjes b. 16 Dec 1852, d. 1 Feb 1920
Mother*Gertrude Elisabeth Elffers b. 11 Nov 1853, d. 1910
Birth*9 May 1896Heenstede, Noord-Holland, Netherlands 
(Witness) Immigration30 October 1906Alfred Sopjes, Gertrude Elisabeth Elffers; USA; Peter and his family arrived in the U.S. port of New York on 30 October 1906. They had departed from Rotterdam on the ship Rijndam. The family included Olfert Sopjes, age 43; Geerhur e Sopjes, age 42; Wynandina h Sopjes, female, age 15;; Geertrin e Sopjes, female, age 13; Johannes O Sopjes, age 11; Pieter Sopjes, age 10 
(Witness) Census15 April 1910Alfred Sopjes; Cleveland, Cuyahoga, OH; Alfert Sopjes, age 57, married 2 times - 25yrs, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1907, pa, no occ given; Armanda, dau, age 19; Gertrude, dau, age 17; John, son, age 16, helper at carpet factory; Peter, son, age 15 - all children b Holland 
Marriage*25 October 1916Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses were Mr. & Mrs. H. Koning of Kalamazoo 
(Witness) Marriage20 December 1917Anna "Anje" Rondhuis, John Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Samuel Eldersveld officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sopjes of Kalamazoo 
Census13 January 1920Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Henry Koning, age 25, immigrated 1909, b Holland, parents Holland, collector for oil co.; Manda, wife, age 28, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland; Gertrude E., dau, age 2 7/12, b MI; Peter Sopjeos, brothr-in-law, age 23, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland, carpenter at factory; Cornelia Anna, sister-in-law, age 23, immigrated 1908, b Holland, parents Holland; Alfred John, nephew, age 1 9/12, b MI; John, brother-in-law, age 25, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland, laborer at machine shop; Elizabeth, sister-in-law, age 26, immigrated 1909, b Holland, parents Holland; Alfred, nephew, age 2 6/12, b MI - reside on Fairview Ave. 
Witness: Frederick J. Sopjes
(Witness) Death1 February 1920Alfred Sopjes; State Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Death30 November 1922John Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*22 April 1930Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 33, married at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1907, na, building contractor ; Cornelia A., wife, age 33, mar at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland; Alfred J., son, age 12; Edith E., dau, age 9; Robert P., son, age 5; Richard L., son, age 3 6/12; Gertrude E., age 1 6/12 - all children b MI (family of John, age 35 & Elizabeth, age 36, Sopjes enumerated right after) 
Witness: Edith C. Sopjes
Witness: Robert Peter Sopjes
Witness: Richard Laurence Sopjes
Witness: Frederick J. Sopjes
Witness: Gertrude "Betty" Sopjes
Census3 May 1940Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands, carpenter - construction; Cornelia, wife, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands; Edith, dau, age 19, 12yrs school, b MI, office work 0 building materials; Robert, son, age 15, 9yrs school, b MI; Richard, son, age 13, 7yrs school, b MI; Betty, dau, age 11, 5yrs school, b MI; Esther, dau, age 6, 0yrs school, b MI; Minnie Booden, roomer, age 22, 10yrs school, b MI - own home at 2424 S. Burdick, value $3600 
Witness: Edith C. Sopjes
Witness: Robert Peter Sopjes
Witness: Richard Laurence Sopjes
Witness: Esther Ann Sopjes
Witness: Gertrude "Betty" Sopjes
Attributes*He was tall and of medium build with gray eyes and light brown hair in 1917. 
Residence*after 1910-1958Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation*superintendent at the Security Lumber Co 
Death*8 May 1958Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
NotePeter was survived by his wife, Cornelia A.; sons and daughters, Frederick J. of Kalamazoo, Edith (Paul) DeBoer of Long Branch NJ, Robert P. of Phoenix AZ, Richard L. of Scotsdale AZ, Betty (Vern) Lewis of Kalamazoo and Esther (Harold) Molenaar of Augusta GA; 12 grandchildren; brother, John O.; sister, Wynanda (Henry) Koning of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. 
Burial*10 May 1958Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Cornelia Ann Booden b. 28 Jun 1896, d. 27 Dec 1975
Children 1.Frederick J. Sopjes b. 30 Mar 1918, d. 27 Jun 2007
 2.Edith C. Sopjes b. 18 May 1920, d. 26 Mar 1985
 3.Robert Peter Sopjes b. 8 Feb 1925, d. 13 Sep 2010
 4.Richard Laurence Sopjes b. 28 Sep 1926, d. 4 May 2020
 5.Gertrude "Betty" Sopjes+ b. 23 Oct 1928, d. 30 May 2020
 6.Esther Ann Sopjes b. 22 Jan 1934, d. 25 Mar 2009

Cornelia Ann Booden

Father*John Booden b. 1 Apr 1871, d. 30 Nov 1922
Mother*Yttje Zijlstra b. 25 Aug 1868, d. 22 Jul 1908
Name VariationCornelia Anna Boden 
Birth*28 June 1896Netherlands 
Residence*between 1911 and 1975Kalamazoo, MI 
Married NameSopjes 
Marriage*25 October 1916Peter Sopjes; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses were Mr. & Mrs. H. Koning of Kalamazoo 
(Witness) Marriage20 December 1917Anna "Anje" Rondhuis, John Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Samuel Eldersveld officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sopjes of Kalamazoo 
Census13 January 1920Peter Sopjes; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Henry Koning, age 25, immigrated 1909, b Holland, parents Holland, collector for oil co.; Manda, wife, age 28, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland; Gertrude E., dau, age 2 7/12, b MI; Peter Sopjeos, brothr-in-law, age 23, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland, carpenter at factory; Cornelia Anna, sister-in-law, age 23, immigrated 1908, b Holland, parents Holland; Alfred John, nephew, age 1 9/12, b MI; John, brother-in-law, age 25, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland, laborer at machine shop; Elizabeth, sister-in-law, age 26, immigrated 1909, b Holland, parents Holland; Alfred, nephew, age 2 6/12, b MI - reside on Fairview Ave. 
Witness: Frederick J. Sopjes
Census*22 April 1930Peter Sopjes; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 33, married at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1907, na, building contractor ; Cornelia A., wife, age 33, mar at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland; Alfred J., son, age 12; Edith E., dau, age 9; Robert P., son, age 5; Richard L., son, age 3 6/12; Gertrude E., age 1 6/12 - all children b MI (family of John, age 35 & Elizabeth, age 36, Sopjes enumerated right after) 
Witness: Edith C. Sopjes
Witness: Robert Peter Sopjes
Witness: Richard Laurence Sopjes
Witness: Frederick J. Sopjes
Witness: Gertrude "Betty" Sopjes
Census3 May 1940Peter Sopjes; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands, carpenter - construction; Cornelia, wife, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands; Edith, dau, age 19, 12yrs school, b MI, office work 0 building materials; Robert, son, age 15, 9yrs school, b MI; Richard, son, age 13, 7yrs school, b MI; Betty, dau, age 11, 5yrs school, b MI; Esther, dau, age 6, 0yrs school, b MI; Minnie Booden, roomer, age 22, 10yrs school, b MI - own home at 2424 S. Burdick, value $3600 
Witness: Edith C. Sopjes
Witness: Robert Peter Sopjes
Witness: Richard Laurence Sopjes
Witness: Esther Ann Sopjes
Witness: Gertrude "Betty" Sopjes
Association*the Third Christian Reformed Church and Ladies Aid 
Death*27 December 1975Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; from obituary and death index 
Note*Cornelia was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, and two grandsons. Surviving her were three sons and three daughters: Frederick J of Richland, Mrs. (Paul) Edith DeBoer of Kalamazoo, Robert P. of San Mateo CA, Richard L. of Scottsdale AZ, Mrs. (Vern) Betty Lewis of Kalamazoo, Mrs. (Harold) Esther Molenaar of Holland; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence and Marinus Booden both of Kalamazoo; sister, Mrs. (Robert) Minnie Allen of Niles; several nieces and nephews. 
NoteMemorial donations suggested to Third Christian Reformed Church Memorial Fund or the Harold and Grace Upjohn Nursing Home. 
Burial*30 December 1975Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Peter Sopjes b. 9 May 1896, d. 8 May 1958
Children 1.Frederick J. Sopjes b. 30 Mar 1918, d. 27 Jun 2007
 2.Edith C. Sopjes b. 18 May 1920, d. 26 Mar 1985
 3.Robert Peter Sopjes b. 8 Feb 1925, d. 13 Sep 2010
 4.Richard Laurence Sopjes b. 28 Sep 1926, d. 4 May 2020
 5.Gertrude "Betty" Sopjes+ b. 23 Oct 1928, d. 30 May 2020
 6.Esther Ann Sopjes b. 22 Jan 1934, d. 25 Mar 2009

Frederick J. Sopjes

Father*Peter Sopjes b. 9 May 1896, d. 8 May 1958
Mother*Cornelia Ann Booden b. 28 Jun 1896, d. 27 Dec 1975
Name VariationAlfred John Sopjes 
Name VariationAlfred J. Sopjes 
Birth*30 March 1918Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census13 January 1920Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Henry Koning, age 25, immigrated 1909, b Holland, parents Holland, collector for oil co.; Manda, wife, age 28, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland; Gertrude E., dau, age 2 7/12, b MI; Peter Sopjeos, brothr-in-law, age 23, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland, carpenter at factory; Cornelia Anna, sister-in-law, age 23, immigrated 1908, b Holland, parents Holland; Alfred John, nephew, age 1 9/12, b MI; John, brother-in-law, age 25, immigrated 1907, b Holland, parents Holland, laborer at machine shop; Elizabeth, sister-in-law, age 26, immigrated 1909, b Holland, parents Holland; Alfred, nephew, age 2 6/12, b MI - reside on Fairview Ave. 
(Witness) Census22 April 1930Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 33, married at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1907, na, building contractor ; Cornelia A., wife, age 33, mar at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland; Alfred J., son, age 12; Edith E., dau, age 9; Robert P., son, age 5; Richard L., son, age 3 6/12; Gertrude E., age 1 6/12 - all children b MI (family of John, age 35 & Elizabeth, age 36, Sopjes enumerated right after) 
Marriage*1 October 1937Leona I. Doster; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Masselink, Minister of the Gospel, officiated with witnesses Peter Sopjes and Willard Doster, both of Kalamazoo 
Milit-End*Fred served in the Philippine Islands during WWII and attained the rank of Captain in the Army Corps of Enginers. 
Occupation*He was involved in several businesses including two lumber yards, a restaurant, a motel and several apartment complexes in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo which he built as well as managed. He had also been in buisness in Wichita KS with Jack DeBoer constructing pre-built apartments. 
Residence*1975Richland, MI 
Anecdote*October 1997Leona I. Doster; Frederick J. and Leona I. (Doster) Sopjes celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner party at Gull Lake Cafe. Their daughter, Leesa Sopjes, also resided in Richland MI. 
Anecdote*He was an avid pilot and boatman who enjoyed flying his plane to Florida where he spent winters and taking friends on boat rides on Gull Lake.
Fred loved playing golf and playing hymns on his piano. 
Residence2007Fred in Richland, MI & Venice, FL 
Death*27 June 2007Mountain View, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*Fred was survived by his wife, Dorothy Greenway Gayler; daughter, Leesa of Washington, D.C. and Sarasota FL; step-children: Stephen Younger and Lisa (Jarett) Murphy; seven step-grandchildren: dr. Joe Younger, Jason Younger, Callie Reynolds, Mindi Younger, Shane Younger, Erika Thomas and Kent Thomas; five gr-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert (Phyllis) of Lodi CA and Richard (Wilma) of Scottsdale AZ; two sisters, Betty (Vern) Lewis of South Haven MI and Eshter (Harold) Molenaar of Holland MI. He was predeceased by his first wife, Leona Doster in 1998; son, Rich in 1985. 
Funeral*30 June 2007White Water Baptist Church, Mountain View, MI 
Burial3 July 2007Yorkville Cemetery, Richland, Kalamazoo, MI; after a memorial service at Yorkville Community Church 

Family

 Leona I. Doster b. 13 Sep 1917, d. 16 Jan 1998

Edith C. Sopjes

Father*Peter Sopjes b. 9 May 1896, d. 8 May 1958
Mother*Cornelia Ann Booden b. 28 Jun 1896, d. 27 Dec 1975
Birth*18 May 1920Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census22 April 1930Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 33, married at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1907, na, building contractor ; Cornelia A., wife, age 33, mar at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland; Alfred J., son, age 12; Edith E., dau, age 9; Robert P., son, age 5; Richard L., son, age 3 6/12; Gertrude E., age 1 6/12 - all children b MI (family of John, age 35 & Elizabeth, age 36, Sopjes enumerated right after) 
(Witness) Census3 May 1940Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands, carpenter - construction; Cornelia, wife, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands; Edith, dau, age 19, 12yrs school, b MI, office work 0 building materials; Robert, son, age 15, 9yrs school, b MI; Richard, son, age 13, 7yrs school, b MI; Betty, dau, age 11, 5yrs school, b MI; Esther, dau, age 6, 0yrs school, b MI; Minnie Booden, roomer, age 22, 10yrs school, b MI - own home at 2424 S. Burdick, value $3600 
Married NameDeBoer 
Marriage*1957Paul A. DeBoer 
Residence*1975Paul A. DeBoer; Kalamazoo, MI 
Death*26 March 1985Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Kalamazoo 

Family

 Paul A. DeBoer b. 8 May 1927, d. 12 Jan 2017

Robert Peter Sopjes

Father*Peter Sopjes b. 9 May 1896, d. 8 May 1958
Mother*Cornelia Ann Booden b. 28 Jun 1896, d. 27 Dec 1975
Birth*8 February 1925Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census22 April 1930Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 33, married at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1907, na, building contractor ; Cornelia A., wife, age 33, mar at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland; Alfred J., son, age 12; Edith E., dau, age 9; Robert P., son, age 5; Richard L., son, age 3 6/12; Gertrude E., age 1 6/12 - all children b MI (family of John, age 35 & Elizabeth, age 36, Sopjes enumerated right after) 
(Witness) Census3 May 1940Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands, carpenter - construction; Cornelia, wife, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands; Edith, dau, age 19, 12yrs school, b MI, office work 0 building materials; Robert, son, age 15, 9yrs school, b MI; Richard, son, age 13, 7yrs school, b MI; Betty, dau, age 11, 5yrs school, b MI; Esther, dau, age 6, 0yrs school, b MI; Minnie Booden, roomer, age 22, 10yrs school, b MI - own home at 2424 S. Burdick, value $3600 
Marriage*15 April 1944Phyllis A. Dirkse; Arkansas County, AR 
Residence*1958Phoenix, AZ 
Occupation*a commercial airline pilot for Pan Am 
Residence1975San Mateo, CA 
Residence*2008Phyllis A. Dirkse; Lodi, CA; with wife, Phyllis 
Note*He was survived by his wife, Phyllis Sopjes, of Stockton; sons, Kenneth Sopjes, of Woodbridge, and Ronald Sopjes, of Los Gatos; brother, Dick Sopjes, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sister, Betty Lewis, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; two grandchildren and six gr-grandchildren 
Death*13 September 2010San Joaquin County, CA; resided in Lodi, San Joaquin 

Family

 Phyllis A. Dirkse b. 21 May 1925, d. 5 May 2017

Paul A. DeBoer

Birth*8 May 1927MI 
Census*3 April 1930Ward 6, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Alfred DeBoer, age 35, married at 26, b MI, parents b Holland, proprietor of lumber yard; Kathryn, wife, age 36, mar at 25, b MI, parents b MI; Paul, ado-son, age 2 10/12, b MI, parents b MI; Rosell Dahl, servant, age 16, b SD, parents b MN - own home at 175 Inkster Ave, value $9500, own radio 
Census19 April 1940Oshtemo Twp, Kalamazoo, MI; Alfred DeBoer, age 41, b MI, 4yrs college, rea estate salesman; Kathryn, wife, age 40, b MI, 2yrs college; Paul A., son, age 13, b MI, 6yrs school; Jack P., son, age 9, b MI, 3yrs school - renting at 142 W. Main 
Residence*19471101 Cherry, Kalamazoo, MI 
Marriage*1957Edith C. Sopjes 
Employment*Property Insurance Exchange in Kalamazoo as a salesman in 1960 
Residence*1975Edith C. Sopjes; Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation*a U.S. Army veteran cryptographer and later worked 22 years at Sears 
Death*12 January 2017Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*He was survived by his wife Mildred "Mickey" of 30 years, son Bob (Sue) of Ft Myers, FL, David Brink of Wayne, NJ, daughters Nanette (Dan) of Macy, IN, Katy Geiger (Victor "Skip") of New Port Richey, FL, Barbara Sweezy (Bob) of Winthrop, ME, and brother Jack (Marilyn) of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Bradley (Debrah) of Kalamazoo, MI, Casandra of Ft Myers, FL, Jennifer McQuinn (Joey) of Macy, IN, Jessica Corn (Mathew) of Swayzee, IN, Jordan (Alex Kay) O'Neal of Tucson, AZ, James Geiger of Tampa, FL, Lauren Brink Halloran (Sean) of Weehawken, NJ, Kristen Brink of Bethesda, MD, and several great-grandchildren.

His parents, Al and Kathryn and his first wife Edith, predeceased him 
FuneralA celebration of his life was held at a later date in Kalamazoo. 

Family

 Edith C. Sopjes b. 18 May 1920, d. 26 Mar 1985

Richard Laurence Sopjes

Father*Peter Sopjes b. 9 May 1896, d. 8 May 1958
Mother*Cornelia Ann Booden b. 28 Jun 1896, d. 27 Dec 1975
Birth*28 September 1926Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census22 April 1930Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 33, married at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1907, na, building contractor ; Cornelia A., wife, age 33, mar at 20, b Holland, parents b Holland; Alfred J., son, age 12; Edith E., dau, age 9; Robert P., son, age 5; Richard L., son, age 3 6/12; Gertrude E., age 1 6/12 - all children b MI (family of John, age 35 & Elizabeth, age 36, Sopjes enumerated right after) 
(Witness) Census3 May 1940Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands, carpenter - construction; Cornelia, wife, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands; Edith, dau, age 19, 12yrs school, b MI, office work 0 building materials; Robert, son, age 15, 9yrs school, b MI; Richard, son, age 13, 7yrs school, b MI; Betty, dau, age 11, 5yrs school, b MI; Esther, dau, age 6, 0yrs school, b MI; Minnie Booden, roomer, age 22, 10yrs school, b MI - own home at 2424 S. Burdick, value $3600 
Employment*Farmer & Godfrey Construction as a carpenter in Phoenix AZ in 1956 
Death*4 May 2020Scottsdale, Maricopa, AZ 
Burial*Green Acres Memorial Park, Scottsdale, AZ 

Family

 Wilma Jane Meyer

Esther Ann Sopjes

Father*Peter Sopjes b. 9 May 1896, d. 8 May 1958
Mother*Cornelia Ann Booden b. 28 Jun 1896, d. 27 Dec 1975
Birth*22 January 1934Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census3 May 1940Peter Sopjes, Cornelia Ann Booden; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Sopjes, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands, carpenter - construction; Cornelia, wife, age 43, 8yrs school, b Netherlands; Edith, dau, age 19, 12yrs school, b MI, office work 0 building materials; Robert, son, age 15, 9yrs school, b MI; Richard, son, age 13, 7yrs school, b MI; Betty, dau, age 11, 5yrs school, b MI; Esther, dau, age 6, 0yrs school, b MI; Minnie Booden, roomer, age 22, 10yrs school, b MI - own home at 2424 S. Burdick, value $3600 
Married NameMolenaar 
Anecdote*Esther graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1951. She studied organ under Dr. Glen Henderson, Dr. Arnolds Kalnajs and Dr. Roger Davis at Hope, then served as the organist at Forurth Reformed Church in Kalamazoo and Christ Memorial Reformed Church in Holland for 38 years. She also served as a Congregational Care Elder at Christ Memorial.

She worked at Hope College as manager of the department of advancement services from 1980-93.

Esther fought courageously against cancer and was a role model in her grace and dignity. 
Note*She was survived by her husband, Harold E. Molenaar whom she married in 1956; their children: Daniel (Susan Kuipers) of Portage and William (Astrida) of E. Grand Rapids; grandchildren: Derek, Aleksandrs, Erik and Ellen Molenaar; brothers: Robert (Phyllis) Sopjes and Richard (Wilma) Sopjes; sister, Betty (Vern) Lewis; brother-in-law, Paul DeBoer; mother-in-law, Esther I. Molenaar; brother-in-law, Roger (Judy) Molenaar; sister-in-law, Barb Blodjett. Esther was predeceased by a sister, Edith DeBoer; brother, Frederick (Leona) Sopjes; grandson, Oliver K. Molenaar and a brother-in-law, bert Blodgett. 
Death*25 March 2009Holland, Ottawa, MI; resided in Holland 

Family

 Harold E. Molenaar

Harold E. Molenaar

Family

 Esther Ann Sopjes b. 22 Jan 1934, d. 25 Mar 2009

Nancy Lofgren

Family

 Paul Henry Finch b. 22 Sep 1948, d. 15 Nov 2001

Janis W. Roach

Family

 Paul Henry Finch b. 22 Sep 1948, d. 15 Nov 2001
Children 1.Jack George Finch III
 2.Michelle Finch+

Jack George Finch III

Father*Paul Henry Finch b. 22 Sep 1948, d. 15 Nov 2001
Mother*Janis W. Roach

Michelle Finch

Father*Paul Henry Finch b. 22 Sep 1948, d. 15 Nov 2001
Mother*Janis W. Roach

Family
Child 1.Alexander Methius Hardy

Alexander Methius Hardy

Mother*Michelle Finch

Marie Ann Meldrum

Father*George Meldrum b. 1737, d. 9 Apr 1817
Mother*Marie Angelica Catherine Chapoton b. 1 Jun 1769, d. 4 Mar 1815
Birth*1786Detroit, MI; baptized 2 Sep 1786 Sandwich, Essex, Ontario 
Married Namecirca 1815Dorr 
Marriage*circa 1815Melvin Dorr; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Marie's first husband, Dr. William McDowell Scott died as a cause of the War of 1812 
Death*July 1825Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*1 August 1825St. Anne's Church, Detroit, MI 

Family

 Melvin Dorr

Catejan Marsac

Father*Francis Marsac b. 21 Apr 1736
Mother*Charlotte Bourassa b. 1736
Birth*1775Grosse Pointe, MI 
Marriage*31 January 1797Marie Joseph Saucier; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Note*"My mother's great-great-great grandfather was Ephraim Summerfield who married Adelaide Marsac, daughter of Cajetan Marsac and Josette Saucier." - from Mary Palazzolo email to MK 2 June 2009
 
Death*1848Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Marie Joseph Saucier b. 10 May 1779, d. Mar 1807
Children 1.Marie Josephe Marsac+ b. 12 Sep 1797, d. b Sep 1850
 2.Francois-Xavier Marsac+ b. 22 Feb 1807, d. Sep 1868

Marie Joseph Saucier

Father*Joseph Marie Saucier b. 17 Feb 1740, d. 16 Aug 1789
Mother*Marie Genevieve Tremblay b. 19 Sep 1748, d. 16 Feb 1786
Birth*10 May 1779Detroit, MI 
Married Name31 January 1797Marsac 
Marriage*31 January 1797Catejan Marsac; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Death*March 1807Detroit, MI 

Family

 Catejan Marsac b. 1775, d. 1848
Children 1.Marie Josephe Marsac+ b. 12 Sep 1797, d. b Sep 1850
 2.Francois-Xavier Marsac+ b. 22 Feb 1807, d. Sep 1868

Francois-Xavier Marsac

Father*Catejan Marsac b. 1775, d. 1848
Mother*Marie Joseph Saucier b. 10 May 1779, d. Mar 1807
Birth*22 February 1807Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Marriage*Emily Seguin; Wayne County, MI 
Census*25 July 1850Emily Seguin; Grosse Pointe Twp., Wayne, MI; Francis Marsac, age 40, farmer; Emily, age 32; Francis, age 14 (19?); Theresa, age 12; Felicia, age 10; William, age 8; Fanny, age 6; Daniel, age 4; Lewis, age 2; Susan, age 1; Rose, age 20 - all b MI 
Witness: Felicity Marsac
Witness: Susanne Marsac
Witness: Francis Marsack
Witness: Frances Jane Marsac
Witness: Daniel Marsack
Witness: Lewis Marsack
Census*6 June 1860Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; Frank (indexed Masuch), age 54, farmer; Robert, age 18, laborer; Daniel, age 17; next pg: Louis, age 13; Susan, age 11; Loa (Leo)?, male, age 9; Michael, age 7; Charley, age 5; Josephine, age 3 - all b MI 
Witness: Susanne Marsac
Witness: Daniel Marsack
Witness: Lewis Marsack
Witness: Josephine Marsac
Witness: Charles Marsack
Witness: William Marsack
Death*September 1868Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 

Family

 Emily Seguin b. 29 Apr 1817, d. May 1857
Children 1.Francis Marsack b. 7 Dec 1831, d. 7 Jul 1914
 2.Emily Marsac b. 3 Sep 1833, d. 5 Feb 1889
 3.William Marsack b. 29 Dec 1837, d. 31 Jan 1917
 4.Felicity Marsac+ b. 2 Feb 1840, d. 13 Jan 1884
 5.Frances Jane Marsac b. Jul 1843, d. 11 Nov 1897
 6.Daniel Marsack b. 14 Jul 1846, d. 12 Apr 1927
 7.Lewis Marsack b. c 1848
 8.Susanne Marsac+ b. c 1850, d. 29 Nov 1890
 9.Charles Marsack b. May 1854, d. 27 Nov 1904
 10.Josephine Marsac b. 1857, d. 23 Jun 1875

Felicity Marsac

Father*Francois-Xavier Marsac b. 22 Feb 1807, d. Sep 1868
Mother*Emily Seguin b. 29 Apr 1817, d. May 1857
Name VariationCelestia 
Name VariationFalissa or Philista 
Birth*2 February 1840MI 
(Witness) Census25 July 1850Francois-Xavier Marsac, Emily Seguin; Grosse Pointe Twp., Wayne, MI; Francis Marsac, age 40, farmer; Emily, age 32; Francis, age 14 (19?); Theresa, age 12; Felicia, age 10; William, age 8; Fanny, age 6; Daniel, age 4; Lewis, age 2; Susan, age 1; Rose, age 20 - all b MI 
Married NameMeldrum 
Marriage*David W. Meldrum 
Census19 June 1860David W. Meldrum; Chesterfield, Macomb, MI; David Meldrum, age 28, farmer; Felis, age 19; Louisa, age 2/12; Hannah, age 3; Jospeh Revoir, age 20 and twin, Peter Revoir, age 20, farm laborers - all b MI 
Witness: Joseph G. Rivard
Witness: Peter P. Rivard
Witness: Louisa Meldrum
Witness: Anna Meldrum
CensusAugust 1870David W. Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; Wm Meldrum, age 35, sailor; Falissa, 25, keeping house; Anna, 13, at school; Albert, 9, at school; Emma, 7, at school; Amanda, 5; Rosa, 3; Ceasar, 11/12 - all b MI (some ages incorrect) 
Census*18 June 1880David W. Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; David W., age 50, farmer; Philista, wife, 40, keeping house; Albert, son, 17, works on farm; Amy, dau, 16; Amanda, dau, 14; Rosa, dau, 13; Ceasar, son, 10; Edmund, son, 9; William, son, 7; Octavius, son, 2; John Socia, no relation, age 60, no occ - all b MI, parents b MI; 
Witness: Albert Meldrum
Witness: Amanda Meldrum
Witness: Mary Rose Meldrum
Witness: Ceasar Meldrum
Witness: Edmund / Edward Meldrum
Witness: William Meldrum
Witness: Octavius Meldrum
Witness: Emma Aimee Felicity Meldrum
Death*13 January 1884Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI 

Family

 David W. Meldrum b. 2 Mar 1830, d. 1 Mar 1901
Children 1.Anna Meldrum+ b. 10 Dec 1857, d. 18 Apr 1939
 2.Louisa Meldrum b. 24 Feb 1860, d. 18 Feb 1940
 3.Albert Meldrum+ b. 24 Feb 1862, d. 14 Aug 1927
 4.Emma Aimee Felicity Meldrum b. 23 Oct 1863, d. 17 Sep 1894
 5.Amanda Meldrum+ b. 10 Nov 1865, d. 1 Jan 1893
 6.Mary Rose Meldrum+ b. 14 Jul 1867, d. 21 Aug 1906
 7.Ceasar Meldrum+ b. 25 Aug 1869, d. 24 Aug 1915
 8.Edmund / Edward Meldrum b. 22 May 1871, d. 3 Nov 1918
 9.William Meldrum b. 20 Aug 1873, d. 22 Oct 1939
 10.Octavius Meldrum b. Apr 1879, d. 29 May 1901
 11.Ida Meldrum+ b. 29 Mar 1882, d. 29 Nov 1912

Emily Marsac

Father*Francois-Xavier Marsac b. 22 Feb 1807, d. Sep 1868
Mother*Emily Seguin b. 29 Apr 1817, d. May 1857
Birth*3 September 1833Wayne County, MI 
Married Name7 January 1859Meldrum 
Marriage*7 January 1859Cesarius Meldrum; Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Census*11 June 1860Cesarius Meldrum; Chesterfield, Macomb, MI; Csar Meldrum, age 32, b MI, day laborer; Emily, age 24, b MI; Eli Revoir, age 11, b MI 
Witness: Eli Rivard
CauseDeathhad a tumor 
Death*5 February 1889Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI 

Family

 Cesarius Meldrum b. 1826, d. 16 Nov 1900