Pershing Paul Peltier

Father*Edward Dolphus Peltier b. 22 Oct 1873, d. 21 Apr 1937
Mother*Mary Marie Lacroix b. 30 Jul 1879, d. 16 Feb 1953
Birth*19 April 1918Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
(Witness) Census10 January 1920Edward Dolphus Peltier, Mary Marie Lacroix; Ward 3, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Edward D. Peltier, age 47 ; Mary, wife, age 40 ; Bernice, dau, age 19 ; Rosella, dau, age 16; Edison, son, age 8; Ruth, dau, age 4 11/12; Hazel, dau, age 3 0/12; Paul P., son, age 1 8/12 - all b MI - reside 321 Howard 
(Witness) Census17 April 1930Edward Dolphus Peltier, Mary Marie Lacroix; 5th Precinct, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Edward D., age 56, married age 26, retail salesman; Mary, wife, age 50, married age 18, owns beauty shop; Bernice E., dau, age 29, single, assembler in manufacturing; next page - Edison R., son, age 18, odd job laborer; Ruth G., dau, age 15; Hazel M., dau, age 13; Pershing, son, age 12 - all bn MI - res 231 Howard St. 
Milit-Beg*served during WWII in the U.S. Army 
Marriage*28 April 1950Ruth Helen Gooley; Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Employment*the City of Mt. Clemens Water and Sewer Dept. until his retirement in 1980 
Association*VFW Post 1794, American Legion Post 4 and the Goodfellows and Old Crowd Club all in Mt. Clemens. 
Death*4 December 1991Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Macomb, MI 
Note*Pershing was survived by his wife of 42 years, Ruth; sons, Gregory Peltier of Mt. Clemens and Herbert Moore of Flint; sister, Hazel Ruehle of Mt. Clemens; grandchildren, Jennifer and Eric Moore. He was predeceased by his brother, Edison Peltier; sisters, Bernice Peltier, Ruth Hibbert and Rosella Labide. 
Burial*6 December 1991Clinton Grove Cemetery, Mt. Clemens, MI 

Family

 Ruth Helen Gooley b. 13 Mar 1922, d. 24 Apr 2016
Children 1.Herbert Moore+
 2.Gregory John Peltier

Ruth Helen Gooley

Birth*13 March 1922Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Census*1 May 1930Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; Arthur J. Gooley, age 38, married at 24, no occ given; Mary H., wife, age 27, mar at 15; Mabel H., dau, age 9; Ruth M., dau, age 8; Betty J., dau, age 6 - all b MI, parents b MI - own home at 68 Rathbone, value $450, no radio 
Married NamePeltier 
Marriage*28 April 1950Pershing Paul Peltier; Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Residence*Mt. Clemens, MI; was a life long resident of 
Death*24 April 2016McLaren Macomb Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Note*Ruth enjoyed going to the beach, nature, watching deer, feeding birds under the awning at Greg’s house, traveling, crocheting, watching boats at Herbert’s house on Lake Nepessing, and especially loved being with her family. 
NoteShe was survived by her sons, Gregory Peltier and Herbert (Rose) Moore; grandchildren, Jennifer Moore and Eric Moore. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Pershing, on December 4, 1991; her sisters, Mabel Peltier and Betty Jones; her parents Arthur J. and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Gooley. 
Burial29 April 2016Clinton Grove Memorial Park, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 
Funeral*29 April 2016Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 

Family

 Pershing Paul Peltier b. 19 Apr 1918, d. 4 Dec 1991
Children 1.Herbert Moore+
 2.Gregory John Peltier

Gregory John Peltier

Father*Pershing Paul Peltier b. 19 Apr 1918, d. 4 Dec 1991
Mother*Ruth Helen Gooley b. 13 Mar 1922, d. 24 Apr 2016

Walter James Henry Vigar

Birth*19 October 1906Palmerston, Ontario, Canada 
Immigration*April 1927Chicago, IL 
Marriage*17 January 1934Mildred Gail Heckema; First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart County, IN; Rev. Campbell L. MacKay officiated with witnesse Mrs. MacKay 
Employment*Shakespeare Co (fishing equipment) as a shipping clerk in Kalamazoo 
Death*17 January 1992Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI 
Burial*5 February 1992Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Mildred Gail Heckema b. 18 Mar 1910, d. 28 Nov 1982

Ella Leonia Vina Burnett

Birth*14 June 1893MI 
Married NameHeckema 
Marriage*12 November 1921Albert H. Heckema; Allegan, Allegan, MI; Rev. Samuel E. Kelley officiated with witnesses Ethel Coxford of Douglas MI and Mrs. S.E. Kelley of Allegan MI 
Census*April 1930Albert H. Heckema; Lansing, Ingham, MI; Albert, age 41, b MI, first married at 20, parents b Holland, manager of heating co ; Leonia, age 37, b MI, first married at 29, father b NY, mother b PA 
Death*8 June 1975Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Comstock 
Burial*11 June 1975Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

 Albert H. Heckema b. 6 Nov 1888, d. 28 Jul 1971

Walter Louis Vanderburg

Father*William George Vanderberg b. 29 Jun 1889, d. 12 Feb 1946
Mother*Edith M. Walter b. 15 Dec 1886, d. 17 May 1919
Birth*2 September 1910Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*6 January 1920William George Vanderberg Jr.; Starr Commonwealth for Boys Inc., Sheridan Twp., Calhoun, MI; Walter Vanderburg, age 11; William, age 6 - both b MI, parents b MI, inmates at boys home 
(Witness) Census12 January 1920William George Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William, age 30, widowed, bn MI, parents bn Holland, stone mason; Wallie, son, age 9; William, son, age 6 - sons bn MI - res on Ada St. 
Note*He was not enumerated with father in 1930 and not mentioned in his father's or step-mother Lola's obituary. 
Census*11 April 1940Ward 6, South Bend, St. Joseph, IN; Walter Vanderburg, age 29, b MI, 3yrs hs, construction laborer; Helen, wife, age 32, 2yrs hs, b IL; Billy, son, age 10, b IN, 4yrs school - all resided in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI in 1935 - renting at 503 1/2 S. Lafayette 
Employment*Sollitt Construction Co in South Bend IN 
Death*26 September 1975Trinity East Medical Center, Steubenville, Jefferson, OH 
Burial*Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville, Jefferson, OH 

William George Vanderberg Jr.

Father*William George Vanderberg b. 29 Jun 1889, d. 12 Feb 1946
Mother*Edith M. Walter b. 15 Dec 1886, d. 17 May 1919
Birth*17 April 1913Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*6 January 1920Walter Louis Vanderburg; Starr Commonwealth for Boys Inc., Sheridan Twp., Calhoun, MI; Walter Vanderburg, age 11; William, age 6 - both b MI, parents b MI, inmates at boys home 
(Witness) Census12 January 1920William George Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William, age 30, widowed, bn MI, parents bn Holland, stone mason; Wallie, son, age 9; William, son, age 6 - sons bn MI - res on Ada St. 
CauseDeathhad diphtheria 
Death*26 November 1921Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: William George Vanderberg
Burial*28 November 1921Prairie Home Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo, MI 

Forest Ross Brush

Father*Lorenzo Charles Brush b. 20 Feb 1853, d. 2 Jan 1934
Mother*Florence Jane Ong b. 1861, d. 1939
Birth*28 April 1883Malden Twp., Essex, Ontario, Canada 
(Witness) Census31 March 1901Lorenzo Charles Brush, Florence Jane Ong; Essex, Ontario, Canada; C Lorenzo Brush, age 48, b Ontario; Florence, wife, age 40, b U.S.; H. Charles, son, age 21; F. Ross, age 17; F. Myrtle, age 13; L. Ledson, son, age 10 - children b Ontario - religion Methodist 
Marriage*27 June 1908Cecelia O'Donnell; St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada 
Anecdote*His daughter, Thelma, worked both on the Boblo Boat and on Boblo Island when younger. 
Death*26 April 1968Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada 
Burial*St. John Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada 

Family

 Cecelia O'Donnell b. 24 Apr 1885, d. 3 Jun 1957
Child 1.Grace Patricia Brush+ b. 20 Mar 1922, d. 28 Dec 2021

Cecelia O'Donnell

Father*John O'Donnell b. Mar 1838, d. 26 Jun 1908
Mother*Bridget O'Connor b. 1845, d. 6 Jun 1912
Birth*24 April 1885Arthur, Ontario, Canada 
Married Name27 June 1908Brush 
Marriage*27 June 1908Forest Ross Brush; St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada 
Death*3 June 1957Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada 
Burial*St. John Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada 

Family

 Forest Ross Brush b. 28 Apr 1883, d. 26 Apr 1968
Child 1.Grace Patricia Brush+ b. 20 Mar 1922, d. 28 Dec 2021

Ignace Kopacz

Father*Jan Kopacz
Birth*12 March 1891Izbiska, Mielec, Galicia, Poland; marriage record states b in Austria 
Immigration*26 March 1912USA; on ship Prinz Oskar, was in Chicopee Falls MA from 1912-1922, then moved to Amherstberg Canada 
Marriage*21 October 1913Anna Mucha; Chicopee, Hampden, MA, USA 
Census*15 January 1920Anna Mucha; Ward 5, Chicopee, Hampden, MA; Ignacy Secopach, age 28, immigrated 1912, b Poland, parents b Poland, shoemaker - repair shop; Annie, wife, age 25, im 1913 (actually 1912), b Poland, parents b Poland; Julie, dau, age 5 6/12; Julius, son, age 4 1/12; George, son, age 2 11/12; Robert, son, age 10/12 - children b MA 
Witness: Robert Joseph Kopacz Sr.
Employment*Fisk Rubber Co in Chicopee at time of his marriage, a shoemaker in 1920 
Note*Anna Mucha; Other children included Julia Lovell, Julian (wife, Peggy), George (wife, Millie) - all b MA, Isabelle Beckett, b in MA or Canada, Irene (born on a trip back to Poland) and Eddie, b in Canada. Julia died 2 March 2004. 
Attributes*He was tall (5' 8" on card manifest) and of medium build with blue eyes and brown hair in 1917. 
Note*Jan Lovell (son of daughter, Julia) worked in the digital imaging dept at the Detroit Free Press prior to and as of 2004. 
Death*15 October 1956Thornbury, Ontario, Canada 
Burial*St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario 

Family

 Anna Mucha b. 4 May 1894, d. 5 Aug 1962
Child 1.Robert Joseph Kopacz Sr.+ b. 21 Mar 1919, d. 29 Jun 2004

Anna Mucha

Note*father - Jan Josef; brother - John 
Birth*4 May 1894Poland; marriage record has Austria 
Married NameKopacz 
Marriage*21 October 1913Ignace Kopacz; Chicopee, Hampden, MA, USA 
Census*15 January 1920Ignace Kopacz; Ward 5, Chicopee, Hampden, MA; Ignacy Secopach, age 28, immigrated 1912, b Poland, parents b Poland, shoemaker - repair shop; Annie, wife, age 25, im 1913 (actually 1912), b Poland, parents b Poland; Julie, dau, age 5 6/12; Julius, son, age 4 1/12; George, son, age 2 11/12; Robert, son, age 10/12 - children b MA 
Witness: Robert Joseph Kopacz Sr.
Note*Ignace Kopacz; Other children included Julia Lovell, Julian (wife, Peggy), George (wife, Millie) - all b MA, Isabelle Beckett, b in MA or Canada, Irene (born on a trip back to Poland) and Eddie, b in Canada. Julia died 2 March 2004. 
Death*5 August 1962at home, Ontario, Canada 
Burial*St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario, Canada 

Family

 Ignace Kopacz b. 12 Mar 1891, d. 15 Oct 1956
Child 1.Robert Joseph Kopacz Sr.+ b. 21 Mar 1919, d. 29 Jun 2004

Aurella M. Bellaire

Birth*4 July 1917Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada 
Census*2 April 1930Ward 15, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Bernard Doyle, age 35, first married at 28, b PA, parents b PA, laborer - street construction; Josephine, wife, age 40, first mar at 24, b Canada, parents b Canada; Vernetta, dau, age 6, b MI; Kathleen, dau, age 4, b MI; Jeanetta, dau, age 2, b MI; Laurentia Bellaire, step-dau, age 15, b Canada; Oswald Bellaire, step-son, age 14, b Canada; Aurelia Bellaire, step-dau, age 12, b Canada; Rita Bellaire, step-dau, age 10, b Canada - renting at 5321 Helen Ave 
Married Name1937Schulte 
Marriage*12 June 1937Robert John Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. Francis Flynn officiated with witnesses Francis Henystebeds and Laura Bellaire, both of Detroit 
Census*16 April 1940Robert John Schulte; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Robert Schulte, age 24, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, gear cutter for auto manufacturer; Aurella, wife, age 22, 2 yrs of high school, b Canada; Roberta, dau, age 2, b MI; Karen A., dau, age ?/12, b MI - renting at 2902 Pennsylvania 
Witness: Roberta Schulte
Witness: Karen Ann Schulte
Residence*2006St. Clair Shores, MI 
Death*16 March 2006MI; resided in Holt, Ingham, MI 
Burial*St. Gertrude's Cemetery, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 

Family

 Robert John Schulte b. 9 Jul 1915, d. 1 Feb 2001
Children 1.Roberta Schulte+
 2.Karen Ann Schulte b. 15 Feb 1940, d. 4 Jun 2023
 3.Kenneth James Schulte b. 2 Mar 1943, d. 11 Jan 2023

Roberta Schulte

Father*Robert John Schulte b. 9 Jul 1915, d. 1 Feb 2001
Mother*Aurella M. Bellaire b. 4 Jul 1917, d. 16 Mar 2006
(Witness) Census16 April 1940Robert John Schulte, Aurella M. Bellaire; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Robert Schulte, age 24, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, gear cutter for auto manufacturer; Aurella, wife, age 22, 2 yrs of high school, b Canada; Roberta, dau, age 2, b MI; Karen A., dau, age ?/12, b MI - renting at 2902 Pennsylvania 

Family

 Ronald Victor VanErmen b. 27 Jun 1938, d. 13 Jul 1994
Child 1.Steve VanErmen+

Karen Ann Schulte

Father*Robert John Schulte b. 9 Jul 1915, d. 1 Feb 2001
Mother*Aurella M. Bellaire b. 4 Jul 1917, d. 16 Mar 2006
Birth*15 February 1940Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census16 April 1940Robert John Schulte, Aurella M. Bellaire; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Robert Schulte, age 24, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, gear cutter for auto manufacturer; Aurella, wife, age 22, 2 yrs of high school, b Canada; Roberta, dau, age 2, b MI; Karen A., dau, age ?/12, b MI - renting at 2902 Pennsylvania 
Married NameLavers 
Marriage*Gordon Lee Lavers; MI 
Occupation*a nurse 
Residence*2006Utica, MI 
Anecdote*Karen enjoyed reading novels and doing puzzles, loved her cottage up north and spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grands. 
Death*4 June 2023Shelby Twp., Macomb, MI 
Note*Karen was survived by her children: Gordon (Pam) Lavers, Jeffrey Lavers, Henry (Judy) Lavers, Rebecca (Nino) Thomas; grandchildren: Emily (Michael) Silvestri, Amanda (Brett) Isett, Gordon (Fiancée Tina D'Almeida) Lavers, Patrick (Gina) Thomas, Adam Lavers, Paige (Fiancé Tim Harris) Thomas, Joseph Thomas; gr-grandchildren: Raven Isett, Gianna Thomas, Nora Silvestri, Rebecca Harris, Vivienne Thomas, Rory Isett, Vincenza Silvestri.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Lee Lavers; her parents, Robert and Aurella Schulte; her sister, Roberta (Bobbi) VanErmen and brother Ken Schulte. 
NoteMemorial donations suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 
Funeral*8 June 2023Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 

Family

 Gordon Lee Lavers b. 14 Oct 1939, d. 1 Sep 2002

Kenneth James Schulte

Father*Robert John Schulte b. 9 Jul 1915, d. 1 Feb 2001
Mother*Aurella M. Bellaire b. 4 Jul 1917, d. 16 Mar 2006
NicknameKenny 
Birth*2 March 1943Detroit, Wayne, MI 
AnecdoteHe married his favorite dance partner and later on Carol was usually right behind him on his Harley. 
Occupation*a tool & die worker, but was really a jack of all trades who could fix, remodel, build or teardown anything 
Anecdote*Kenny loved boating, hunting, sailing and riding his Harley. 
Death*11 January 2023The Orchards of Armada, Armada, Macomb, MI; and had lived in Columbus Twp since 2003 
NoteKenny was survived by his wife, Carol, of 59 years; children: Christopher (Carla) Schulte, Stacy (Frank) Lopez and Stephanie (David) Houth; grandchildren: Nickolas, Korey (Antolina), David (Brooke); Jacob, Noah and Max; gr-grandchildren: Korey Jr, Kali, and River; sister, Karen Lavers.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Bobbi Van Ermen. 
Funeral*A Celebration of Life was held at a later date. 

Family

 Carol (?)

June Adele Schulte

Father*Aloysius Theodore Schulte b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1945
Mother*Norma B. Schlosser b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 22 Oct 1976
Birth*16 June 1926Wayne County, MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Aloysius Theodore Schulte, Norma B. Schlosser; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Hal J. Suhulte, head, age 38, marriage age 20, parents b Germany, truck driver; Norma B., wife, 36, married age 19, father b Germany, mother b MI; Robert, son, 14; June, dau, 3 9/12; Norma, dau, 2 3/12; Corrine, dau, age 8/12 - all b MI - can't read street 
(Witness) Census2 April 1940Norma B. Schlosser; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Norma Schulte (indexed Shlulte), age 47, single, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, no occ; June, dau, age 14, 9 yrs of school, b MI ; Connie, dau, age 11, 6yrs school, b MI; Shirley, dau, age 7, 2yrs school, b MI - own home at 3771 Parker, value $2000 (note that Corrine & Shirley are not on the same pg) 
Married NameElert 
Marriage*8 February 1947Marvin Francis Elert; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Residence*2007MI; Sterling Heights and Ann Arbor addresses 
Death*30 October 2007Washtenaw County, MI; resided in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw 
Note*Beloved wife of the late Marvin F. Loving mother of Mark, Paul, and Jim. Proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Funeral5 November 2007St. Matthias Catholic Church, Macomb County, MI 
Burial*5 November 2007St. Lawrence Cemetery, Utica, Macomb, MI 

Family

 Marvin Francis Elert b. 1 Jan 1915, d. 23 Nov 2006
Children 1.Mark Elert
 2.Paul R. Elert
 3.James Elert

Corinne Bernadette "Teddy" Schulte Elert

Father*Aloysius Theodore Schulte b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1945
Mother*Norma B. Schlosser b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 22 Oct 1976
Birth*20 June 1929Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Aloysius Theodore Schulte, Norma B. Schlosser; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Hal J. Suhulte, head, age 38, marriage age 20, parents b Germany, truck driver; Norma B., wife, 36, married age 19, father b Germany, mother b MI; Robert, son, 14; June, dau, 3 9/12; Norma, dau, 2 3/12; Corrine, dau, age 8/12 - all b MI - can't read street 
(Witness) Census2 April 1940Norma B. Schlosser; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Norma Schulte (indexed Shlulte), age 47, single, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, no occ; June, dau, age 14, 9 yrs of school, b MI ; Connie, dau, age 11, 6yrs school, b MI; Shirley, dau, age 7, 2yrs school, b MI - own home at 3771 Parker, value $2000 (note that Corrine & Shirley are not on the same pg) 
Residence*1962Pittsfield, MA 
Death*20 October 2014Huntsville, Madison, AL; surname at death was Cocker 
Note*Teddy was survived by her husband of 65 years Neil W. Cocker; children: Timothy Cocker of Lookout Mountain, Ga, Susan McBarron of Haymarket, VA.,Thomas Cocker of Elizabethtown, KY.; 5 grandchildren; 2 gr- grandchildren 
Burial*Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton, TN 

Shirley Ann Schulte Elert

Father*Aloysius Theodore Schulte b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1945
Mother*Norma B. Schlosser b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 22 Oct 1976
Birth*26 October 1933Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census2 April 1940Norma B. Schlosser; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Norma Schulte (indexed Shlulte), age 47, single, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, no occ; June, dau, age 14, 9 yrs of school, b MI ; Connie, dau, age 11, 6yrs school, b MI; Shirley, dau, age 7, 2yrs school, b MI - own home at 3771 Parker, value $2000 (note that Corrine & Shirley are not on the same pg) 
Married NameIngoglia 
Marriage*1955Charles Joseph Ingoglia; MI 
Death*25 June 2015Quincy, Branch, MI 
Note*She was survived by her husband, Charles, of 60 years; children: Sharlene (Timothy) Milson, Laura (Bruce) Roehler, John (Colleen), Debra (David) Kerner and Christine (Richard) Katlein; 12 grandchildren; eight gr- grandchildren. She was predeceased by four siblings. 
Funeral*29 June 2015at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons at 16 Mile & Schoenherr 
Burial29 June 2015Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland, MI 

Family

 Charles Joseph Ingoglia b. 7 Nov 1932, d. 31 Mar 2019

Bernard William Meldrum

Father*William A. Meldrum b. 4 Mar 1885, d. 23 Jul 1972
Mother*Josephine V. Meldrum b. 30 Dec 1883, d. 10 May 1965
Birth*5 April 1911Macomb County, MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920William A. Meldrum, Josephine V. Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp, Macomb, MI; Walter, age 35, parents bn Germany, farmer; Josephine, wife, age 36; Gertrude, dau, 14; Nathan, son, 12; Bernard, son age 8; Loretta, dau, age 7; Walter, son age 2 & 7/12; Arthur, son, age 2 & 7/12; Marie, dau, age 1 & 2/12 - all bn MI - farm # 163 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930William A. Meldrum, Josephine V. Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; William A., age 45, married at 20 ; Josephine, wife, age 46, married at 21; Bernard, age 19; Loretta, dau, age 17; Arthur, son, age 15; Walter, son, age 15; Marie, dau, age 11; Ralph, son, age 6 - all b MI 
(Witness) Census10 April 1940William A. Meldrum, Josephine V. Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; William Meldrum Jr., age 55, 4yrs of school, b MI, farmer; Josephine, wife, age 56, 7yrs of school, b MI; Bernard, son, age 29, 5yrs of school, b MI; Loretta, dau, age 27, 3yrs of school, b MI; Walter, son, age 22, 8yrs of school, b MI, carpenter helper at trailer factory; Arthur, son, age 22, 8yrs of school, b MI, farm laborer; Marie, dau, age 21, 1 yr hs, b MI; Ralph, son, age 16, 5yrs of school, b MI - reside 2640 N. Jefferson Rd. - note: William Meldrum, age 72, right after; family of Nathan Meldrum right before 
Note*not mentioned in mother's 1965 or father's obit in 1972 or any siblings obits 
Death*3 November 1963Macomb County, MI 
Burial*1963St. Mary's Cemetery, New Baltimore, Macomb, MI 

Loretta Virginia Beddow

Birth*28 August 1921Marysville, St. Clair, MI 
Married NameMeldrum 
Marriage*28 October 1950Walter Jack Meldrum; New Baltimore, Macomb, MI 
Residence*2009Marine City, MI 
Association*St. Mary Catholic Church, Washington Life Center and former member of Sauers Caravan Trailer Clug. She also enjoyed bingo, camping crocheting and spending time with her family. 
Death*10 August 2012St. Clair County, MI; resided in Marine City 
Note*Loretta was survived by her children: Barb (Gordon) Nicolai, Gerald (Marie) Meldrum, Nancy (Terry) Millard and Beverly (David) Corwin; 14 grandchildren; seven gr-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Mildred Meldrum, Dorothy and Helen Beddow. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, in 1991; her daughter, Sharon Socia; brothers: George and Charles Beddow and sister, Mildred Kettle. 
NoteMemorial donations suggested to the American Cancer Society. 
Funeral*16 August 2012St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair, MI; at 11 a.m. with arrangements by Young Funeral Home of China Township 

Family

 Walter Jack Meldrum b. 1 Jun 1917, d. 12 Feb 1991
Children 1.Sharon Meldrum b. 19 Oct 1954, d. 26 Sep 2003
 2.Barbara Meldrum
 3.Gerald Walter Meldrum
 4.Nancy Lynn Meldrum
 5.Beverly Ann Meldrum

Sharon Meldrum

Father*Walter Jack Meldrum b. 1 Jun 1917, d. 12 Feb 1991
Mother*Loretta Virginia Beddow b. 28 Aug 1921, d. 10 Aug 2012
Birth*19 October 1954MI 
Married NameSocia 
Death*26 September 2003Lapeer, Lapeer, MI 

Family

 Paul J. Socia

Paul J. Socia

Family

 Sharon Meldrum b. 19 Oct 1954, d. 26 Sep 2003

Barbara Meldrum

Father*Walter Jack Meldrum b. 1 Jun 1917, d. 12 Feb 1991
Mother*Loretta Virginia Beddow b. 28 Aug 1921, d. 10 Aug 2012

Family

 Gordon Nicolai

Gordon Nicolai

Family

 Barbara Meldrum

Nancy Lynn Meldrum

Father*Walter Jack Meldrum b. 1 Jun 1917, d. 12 Feb 1991
Mother*Loretta Virginia Beddow b. 28 Aug 1921, d. 10 Aug 2012

Family

 Terry Kevin Millard

Beverly Ann Meldrum

Father*Walter Jack Meldrum b. 1 Jun 1917, d. 12 Feb 1991
Mother*Loretta Virginia Beddow b. 28 Aug 1921, d. 10 Aug 2012

Family

 David Corwin

Gerald Walter Meldrum

Father*Walter Jack Meldrum b. 1 Jun 1917, d. 12 Feb 1991
Mother*Loretta Virginia Beddow b. 28 Aug 1921, d. 10 Aug 2012

Family

 Marie Ann (?)

Marie Ann (?)

Family

 Gerald Walter Meldrum

Paul Schoenherr

Father*Jerome Schoenherr b. 5 Aug 1931, d. 13 Nov 1981
Mother*Kathleen McDonough b. 13 Oct 1933, d. 18 Feb 1999