Lillian E. Spitzley

Birth*16 March 1907Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Married Name28 June 1937Droste 
Marriage*28 June 1937Alfred Joseph Droste; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI 
Death*12 October 1997Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family

Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974
Children 1.Joseph A. Droste
 2.Allen A. Droste
 3.Daniel R. Droste b. 5 Mar 1941, d. 24 Apr 1964
 4.Eugene F. Droste
 5.Elizabeth Ann Droste
 6.Marguerite Droste
 7.Maryann D. Droste

Infant Droste

Father*John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920
Mother*Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939
Death*9 August 1903Westphalia, Clinton, MI; 12 hrs old, no cause of death 
Birth*9 August 1903Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Burial*9 August 1903St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Maria Theresa Goeddeke

Father*Joseph Frank Goeddeke b. 13 Dec 1885, d. 13 Jan 1966
Mother*Louise Elisabeth Droste b. 27 Jun 1890, d. 27 May 1976
Birth*3 May 1914Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Joseph Frank Goeddeke, Louise Elisabeth Droste; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, head, age 33, b MI, auto manufacturing; Louise, wife, age 29, b MI; Marie, dau, age 5, b MI; John, son, age 3 10/12, b MI; Josetta, dau, age 2/12, b MI; Anthony Droste, brother-in-law, age 34, b MI, auto manufacturing; Minnie, sister-in-law, age 35 (shd be 25), b MI, sales lady in dept store - res 1512 Crane Ave 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Joseph Frank Goeddeke, Louise Elisabeth Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph Goedeke, age 44, married at 27, machinist in auto factory, parents b Germany; Louise, wife, 39, married at 22, mother b Germany ; Maria, dau, age 15 ; John, son, age 13; Josetta, dau, age 10 ; Paul, son, age 4 6/12 ; Robert, son, age 2 11/12 ; Jerome, son, age 2/12 - res 6116 Crane 
Residence*Marie resided in Sterling Heights, MI in her later years, but lived in Ann Arbor while raising her two children. Memorial donations were suggested to Huron Woods in Ann Arbor and her memorial service was at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 530 Elizabeth St., Ann Arbor on 12 August. 
Note*Marie was survived by her husband Leo Marburger; children Lee Marburger (Rebecca) of Grosse Pointe, and Gaye Estey of Ann Arbor; seven grandchildren Peter Estey, Wendy Estey, Rebecca Miller, Linda Estey, Laura Gupte, Thomas Estey, Erin Estey; her two great-grandchildren Joshua and Shaun; her sister Josetta; her brother Jerome; and many other nieces and nephews. 
Death*31 July 2006Sterling Heights, Macomb, MI; surname at death was Marberger 

John Anthony Goeddeke

Father*Joseph Frank Goeddeke b. 13 Dec 1885, d. 13 Jan 1966
Mother*Louise Elisabeth Droste b. 27 Jun 1890, d. 27 May 1976
Birth*1 April 1917Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Joseph Frank Goeddeke, Louise Elisabeth Droste; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, head, age 33, b MI, auto manufacturing; Louise, wife, age 29, b MI; Marie, dau, age 5, b MI; John, son, age 3 10/12, b MI; Josetta, dau, age 2/12, b MI; Anthony Droste, brother-in-law, age 34, b MI, auto manufacturing; Minnie, sister-in-law, age 35 (shd be 25), b MI, sales lady in dept store - res 1512 Crane Ave 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Joseph Frank Goeddeke, Louise Elisabeth Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph Goedeke, age 44, married at 27, machinist in auto factory, parents b Germany; Louise, wife, 39, married at 22, mother b Germany ; Maria, dau, age 15 ; John, son, age 13; Josetta, dau, age 10 ; Paul, son, age 4 6/12 ; Robert, son, age 2 11/12 ; Jerome, son, age 2/12 - res 6116 Crane 
CauseDeathhad a burst appendix 
Death*1 March 1937Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*3 March 1937Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Josetta Wilhelmina Goeddeke

Father*Joseph Frank Goeddeke b. 13 Dec 1885, d. 13 Jan 1966
Mother*Louise Elisabeth Droste b. 27 Jun 1890, d. 27 May 1976
Birth*17 October 1919Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Joseph Frank Goeddeke, Louise Elisabeth Droste; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, head, age 33, b MI, auto manufacturing; Louise, wife, age 29, b MI; Marie, dau, age 5, b MI; John, son, age 3 10/12, b MI; Josetta, dau, age 2/12, b MI; Anthony Droste, brother-in-law, age 34, b MI, auto manufacturing; Minnie, sister-in-law, age 35 (shd be 25), b MI, sales lady in dept store - res 1512 Crane Ave 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Joseph Frank Goeddeke, Louise Elisabeth Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph Goedeke, age 44, married at 27, machinist in auto factory, parents b Germany; Louise, wife, 39, married at 22, mother b Germany ; Maria, dau, age 15 ; John, son, age 13; Josetta, dau, age 10 ; Paul, son, age 4 6/12 ; Robert, son, age 2 11/12 ; Jerome, son, age 2/12 - res 6116 Crane 
Note*Edward Alexander Leszczynski died 7 Jan 1993, res in Sterling Heights, b 11 Dec 1919 - MI Death Index 
Death*16 July 2016Clarkston, Oakland, MI; surname at death was Leszczynski 
Burial*20 July 2016Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI; following funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion 

Franz Anton Friedrick Josef Plugge

Birth*12 August 1833Landenbeck, Westfalen, Preussen 
Marriage*7 July 1859Franzisca Theresia Voss; Reiste, Westfalen, Preussen 
Death*6 April 1900Landenbeck, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 

Family

Franzisca Theresia Voss b. 24 Jan 1836, d. 20 Jan 1924

Jois Schulte

Marriage*7 September 1737Maria Catharina Lohmans; St. Hubertus Catholic Church, Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen 

Family

Maria Catharina Lohmans
Child 1.Peter Schulte+ b. 2 May 1742, d. 1 Mar 1809

Maria Catharina Lohmans

Married Name7 September 1737Schulte 
Marriage*7 September 1737Jois Schulte; St. Hubertus Catholic Church, Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen 

Family

Jois Schulte
Child 1.Peter Schulte+ b. 2 May 1742, d. 1 Mar 1809

Therese Maria Becker

Birth*31 December 1876Niederberndorf, Germany 
Married Name19 November 1903Knoche 
Marriage*19 November 1903Anton Joseph Knoche; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 
Death*30 December 1937Altenilpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 

Family

Anton Joseph Knoche b. 4 Feb 1873, d. 7 Jun 1954
Children 1.Maria Theresa Knoche b. 30 Oct 1904
 2.Anton Joseph Knoche b. 5 Dec 1905, d. 2 May 1936
 3.Maria Knoche+ b. 21 Feb 1908
 4.Eva Elisabeth Knoche+ b. 28 Apr 1909, d. 17 Aug 1994
 5.Johann Knoche b. 9 Apr 1911
 6.Maria Clara Knoche+ b. 25 May 1918, d. 2 Dec 1971

Joseph Brechting

Father*Johann Adolph Brechting b. 10 Nov 1799
Mother*Maria Catherine Knoche b. 10 Apr 1810, d. 20 Nov 1865
Name VariationFranz Joseph Brechting 
Birth*19 March 1834Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen 
Christening21 March 1834Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Franz Brechting and (Josephine?) Mette of Dorlar 
(Witness) Baptism24 June 1860Franz Anton Hellermann; Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Franz (Joseph) Brechting of Dorlar & ? 
Marriage*22 November 1881Maria Franziska Luttecke; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 
Death*15 December 1904Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 

Family

Maria Franziska Luttecke b. 7 Apr 1859, d. 22 Apr 1931
Child 1.Franz Josef Brechting+ b. 23 Feb 1898, d. 26 Oct 1975

Maria Franziska Luttecke

Birth*7 April 1859Niederfleckenbreg, Preussen 
Married Name22 November 1881Brechting 
Marriage*22 November 1881Joseph Brechting; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 
Death*22 April 1931Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 

Family

Joseph Brechting b. 19 Mar 1834, d. 15 Dec 1904
Child 1.Franz Josef Brechting+ b. 23 Feb 1898, d. 26 Oct 1975

Franz Josef Brechting

Father*Joseph Brechting b. 19 Mar 1834, d. 15 Dec 1904
Mother*Maria Franziska Luttecke b. 7 Apr 1859, d. 22 Apr 1931
Birth*23 February 1898Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 
Marriage*4 June 1924Maria Johanna Gobel; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 
Death*26 October 1975Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 

Family

Maria Johanna Gobel b. 30 Jul 1899, d. 16 May 1963
Child 1.Maria A. Brechting

Maria Johanna Gobel

Birth*30 July 1899Winkhausen, Germany 
Married Name4 June 1924Brechting 
Marriage*4 June 1924Franz Josef Brechting; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 
Death*16 May 1963Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 

Family

Franz Josef Brechting b. 23 Feb 1898, d. 26 Oct 1975
Child 1.Maria A. Brechting

Maria A. Brechting

Father*Franz Josef Brechting b. 23 Feb 1898, d. 26 Oct 1975
Mother*Maria Johanna Gobel b. 30 Jul 1899, d. 16 May 1963

Alfred Groebbel

Franz Wilhelm Berles

Father*Anton Franz Berles b. 12 May 1825, d. 13 Dec 1905
Mother*M. Wilhelmina Mette b. 24 Sep 1828, d. 8 May 1892
Name VariationFrank Berles 
Birth*24 October 1853Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen 
Christening27 October 1853Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Wilhelm Knoche of Dorlar and Maria Cath Hellerman 
Witness: Wilhelm Knoche
(Witness) Immigration1875Anton Franz Berles, M. Wilhelmina Mette; USA; (rest of family immigrated that yr) 
(Witness) Census1 June 1880Anton Franz Berles, M. Wilhelmina Mette; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Anthony Berles, age 54, parents b Prussia, no occ written ; Minnie, wife, age 50, keeping house, parents b Prussia; Frank K., son, age 26, bookkeeper; Anthony, son, age 23; Theresia, dau, age 21, at home; Elizabeth, dau, age 17, at home; Joseph, son, age 12; Theresia, mother, age 78; John Green, boarder, age 36, bookkeeper, b MI 
Marriage*17 May 1881Louise / Aloysia Sauer; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Marriage*17 January 1900Catherine Elizabeth Welte; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Father W. Herwig officiated with witnesses Frank E. Pulte of Grand Rapids and Angela Minnich of Detroit 
Census*14 June 1900Catherine Elizabeth Welte; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 46, b Oct 1833, # of yrs mar scribbled over, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1875, na, bookkeeper ; Katie W., wife, age 35, b Aug 1865, mother of 5, 4 living, parents b Germany; Lottie M., dau, age 16, b Apr 1884; Ella A., dau, age 14, b Sep 1885; Carl W., son, age 9, b Apr 1891; Anton, father, age 75, b May 1825 in Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1875, na - all others b MI - children at school 
Witness: Anton Franz Berles
Witness: Charlotte W. Berles
Witness: Elisabeth Alvina Berles
Witness: Carl William Berles
Occupation*a bookkeeper 
CauseDeathshock and internal hemorrhage from a street railroad accident 
Death*3 May 1904Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial*6 May 1904Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Family 1

Louise / Aloysia Sauer b. 15 Nov 1853, d. 11 Dec 1896
Children 1.Anna Wilhelmina Berles b. Feb 1882, d. 16 Jun 1883
 2.Charlotte W. Berles+ b. 17 Apr 1884, d. 23 Jul 1980
 3.Elisabeth Alvina Berles b. 19 Sep 1885, d. 1973
 4.Franz Joseph Berles b. 29 Jul 1888, d. 14 Apr 1891
 5.Carl William Berles+ b. 4 Apr 1891, d. 16 Mar 1966

Family 2

Catherine Elizabeth Welte b. 6 Aug 1865, d. 15 Nov 1943
Child 1.Mary Berles b. 15 Jun 1903, d. 26 Jun 1903

Louise / Aloysia Sauer

Birth*15 November 1853Olpener Landkreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Preussen 
Immigration*1876USA 
Married Name17 May 1881Berles 
Marriage*17 May 1881Franz Wilhelm Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
CauseDeathhad heart disease 
Death*11 December 1896Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial*Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Family

Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Children 1.Anna Wilhelmina Berles b. Feb 1882, d. 16 Jun 1883
 2.Charlotte W. Berles+ b. 17 Apr 1884, d. 23 Jul 1980
 3.Elisabeth Alvina Berles b. 19 Sep 1885, d. 1973
 4.Franz Joseph Berles b. 29 Jul 1888, d. 14 Apr 1891
 5.Carl William Berles+ b. 4 Apr 1891, d. 16 Mar 1966

Anna Wilhelmina Berles

Father*Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Mother*Louise / Aloysia Sauer b. 15 Nov 1853, d. 11 Dec 1896
Birth*February 1882Kent County, MI 
Death*16 June 1883Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Charlotte W. Berles

Father*Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Mother*Louise / Aloysia Sauer b. 15 Nov 1853, d. 11 Dec 1896
NicknameLottie 
Name VariationWilhelmina Carolina Berles 
Birth*17 April 1884Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
(Witness) Census14 June 1900Franz Wilhelm Berles, Catherine Elizabeth Welte; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 46, b Oct 1833, # of yrs mar scribbled over, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1875, na, bookkeeper ; Katie W., wife, age 35, b Aug 1865, mother of 5, 4 living, parents b Germany; Lottie M., dau, age 16, b Apr 1884; Ella A., dau, age 14, b Sep 1885; Carl W., son, age 9, b Apr 1891; Anton, father, age 75, b May 1825 in Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1875, na - all others b MI - children at school 
Married Name12 May 1908Hormuth 
Marriage*12 May 1908John F. Hormuth; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, MI 
CensusJanuary 1920John F. Hormuth; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; John (F or J) Harmuth, 36, b MI, parents b Germany, secretary and treasurer of mfg co.; Charlotte W., wife, 35, b MI, parents b Germany; Francis J., son, 10; Norine, dau, 7; Edward J., son, 4 9/12; Marie, dau, 2 1/12; - all b MI - res 336 Tenth St. 
Witness: Frank J. Hormuth
Witness: Edward J. Hormuth
Witness: Marie J. Hormuth
Witness: Norine M. Hormuth
Residence*John F. Hormuth; 336 Tenth St., Grand Rapids, MI 
Census*April 1930John F. Hormuth; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; John F., age 47, married at 25, auto salesman, father b Germany ; Charlotte W., wife, age 45, married at 23, parents b Germany ; Frank J., son, age 20, office clerk; Janice, dau, 17; Edward J., son, 15, drug store clerk; Marie J., dau, 12; John, son, 8; Louise M., dau, 3 10/12 - all b MI - res 336 Tenth St. 
Witness: Frank J. Hormuth
Witness: Marie J. Hormuth
Witness: John Hormuth
Witness: Louise M. Hormuth
Witness: Norine M. Hormuth
(Witness) Death29 September 1940John F. Hormuth; St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Death*23 July 1980Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial*Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Family

John F. Hormuth b. 13 Jun 1883, d. 29 Sep 1940
Children 1.Frank J. Hormuth b. 2 Oct 1909, d. 20 Jan 1982
 2.Norine M. Hormuth b. 31 Dec 1912, d. 21 May 2002
 3.Edward J. Hormuth b. 17 Mar 1915, d. 17 Mar 1984
 4.Marie J. Hormuth b. 10 Nov 1917, d. 26 Aug 2007
 5.John Hormuth b. 16 Jan 1922, d. 17 Jul 2010
 6.Louise M. Hormuth b. 3 Jul 1926, d. 25 Feb 2006

Elisabeth Alvina Berles

Father*Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Mother*Louise / Aloysia Sauer b. 15 Nov 1853, d. 11 Dec 1896
Birth*19 September 1885Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
(Witness) Census14 June 1900Franz Wilhelm Berles, Catherine Elizabeth Welte; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 46, b Oct 1833, # of yrs mar scribbled over, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1875, na, bookkeeper ; Katie W., wife, age 35, b Aug 1865, mother of 5, 4 living, parents b Germany; Lottie M., dau, age 16, b Apr 1884; Ella A., dau, age 14, b Sep 1885; Carl W., son, age 9, b Apr 1891; Anton, father, age 75, b May 1825 in Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1875, na - all others b MI - children at school 
Married Name15 November 1916Mrs. Emil Herrmann 
Death*1973 

Franz Joseph Berles

Father*Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Mother*Louise / Aloysia Sauer b. 15 Nov 1853, d. 11 Dec 1896
Birth*29 July 1888Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Death*14 April 1891Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Carl William Berles

Father*Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Mother*Louise / Aloysia Sauer b. 15 Nov 1853, d. 11 Dec 1896
Birth*4 April 1891Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
(Witness) Census14 June 1900Franz Wilhelm Berles, Catherine Elizabeth Welte; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 46, b Oct 1833, # of yrs mar scribbled over, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1875, na, bookkeeper ; Katie W., wife, age 35, b Aug 1865, mother of 5, 4 living, parents b Germany; Lottie M., dau, age 16, b Apr 1884; Ella A., dau, age 14, b Sep 1885; Carl W., son, age 9, b Apr 1891; Anton, father, age 75, b May 1825 in Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1875, na - all others b MI - children at school 
Event-Misc*15 November 1916was a witness for the marriage of his sister, Elizabeth, in Grand Rapids 
Milit-End*served in WWI 
Marriage*28 October 1922Anna Marie Schulte; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Detroit, MI; Father Joseph Wuest officiated with witnesses Lorenz Host and Ella Schulte, both of Detroit 
Witness: Ella M. Schulte
Census*April 1930Anna Marie Schulte; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Carl W. Berlea, age 38, married ages not filled in, parents b Germany, sales manager at a store ; Anna M., wife, age 32, father b Germany, m b MI ; Robert A., son, age 6; Mary C. dau, age 4 1/12; Gerard J., son, age 1/12 - all in family b MI - res 336 Ball Park Blvd. 
Witness: Robert August Berles
Witness: Gerard Joseph Berles
Witness: Mary Catherine Berles
Employment*Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co (manufacturer of dry goods, department, and specialty store furniture and equipment) as a salesman 
Census8 April 1940Anna Marie Schulte; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Carl W. Berles, age 49, 4yrs hs, b MI, salesman of store equipment; Anna M., wife, age 44, 1yr hs, b MI; Robert A., son, age 16, 2yrs hs; Mary Catherine, dau, age 14, 8yrs school; Gerard Joseph, son, age 10, 4yrs school; Elizabeth Ann, age 8, 2yrs school; Margaret Ann, dau, age 8, did not attend school; Carl William Jr., son, age 3 - children b MI - own home at 336 Bell Park Blvd, value $10,000 
Witness: Robert August Berles
Witness: Gerard Joseph Berles
Witness: Carl William Berles Jr.
Witness: Elizabeth Ann Berles
Witness: Margaret Ann Berles
Residence*Anna Marie Schulte; 336 Bell Park Blvd. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 
Death*16 March 1966St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Note*Carl was survived by his wife, Anna M.; sons, Robert of E. Lansing, Gerard, C. William and Francis A.; daughters, Mary (Richard) Knape, Betty (J. Richard) Brandstatter and Peggy Berles; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hormuth and Mrs. Herrmann all of Grand Rapids. 
CauseDeathpulmonary embolus from car accident 
Funeral19 March 1966St. Mary's Church, Grand Rapids, MI 
NoteMemorial contributions suggested to St. Vincent DePaul Society. 
Burial*19 March 1966Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI 

Family

Anna Marie Schulte b. 26 Jul 1896, d. 17 Sep 1976
Children 1.Robert August Berles b. 23 Nov 1923, d. 5 Dec 2012
 2.Mary Catherine Berles b. 11 Feb 1926, d. 18 Feb 2022
 3.Gerard Joseph Berles
 4.Elizabeth Ann Berles b. 5 Jun 1931, d. 23 Aug 2007
 5.Margaret Ann Berles b. 5 Jun 1931, d. 1969
 6.Carl William Berles Jr. b. 5 Apr 1937, d. 4 Jul 2023
 7.Francis A. Berles

Anna Marie Schulte

Father*Theodor August Schulte b. 6 Aug 1861, d. 24 Apr 1932
Mother*Theresa M. Welte b. 17 Oct 1863, d. 13 Dec 1926
Birth*26 July 1896Wayne County, MI 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; Ward 7, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August, bn Aug 1861 in Germany, age 38, married 13yrs, immigrated 1880; Theresa, May 1863, bn MI, age 37, mar 13yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; all children bn MI; Arthur, May 1888, age 12; Alfred, Aug 1889, age 10; William, Nov 1892, age 8; Lillian Apr 1893, age 7; Casper, Aug 1894, age 6; Annie, July 1896, age 4; Clarence, Dec 1897, age 2; Catherine, July 1899; res. 413 Monroe; also Mary Bishoff, mother-in-law, bn Jan 1843 in MI, age 57; 2 clerks - Gustave Boden, 34 and Peter Reuter, 30; 1 servant, Agusta Winckler, 28, all from Germany (day of census not written) 
(Witness) Residence1910Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 413 Monroe Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Also living in this household were Josephine Pulte, Theresia's sister, who was 36 and employed as a cooking teacher. There were two servants, Minnie Droste, age 27 and Rosie Droste, age 21, both born in Michigan and whose father was born in Germany. There were two lodgers, Michale McKeogh, age 59 born in Michigan; and John Long, age 60, born in Michigan. 
(Witness) Marriage24 May 1916Mae Margaret McFarlan, Alfred J. Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Francis X. Mara officiated with witnesses Joseph Schulte and Anna Schulte, both of Detroit 
(Witness) Marriage17 June 1916Arthur William Hansen, Lillian J. Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Fred R. LeFevre officiated with witnesses Arthur Hoetger and Anna Schulte, both of Detroit 
(Witness) Residence1920Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 551 Field Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census5 January 1920Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; Ward 15, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August, age 58, immigrated 1880, na 1892, b Germany ; Theresa, wife, age 56, b MI, parents b Germany; William, son, age 29, clerk at county bldg; Caspar, son, age 25, truck driver for city; Anna, dau, age 23; Clarence J., son, age 22, clerk at motor co; Catherine, dau, age 20, works at motor co; August Jr., son, age 18; Ella, dau, age 16; Marie, dau, age 13 - all children b MI - res 551 Field 
Married Name28 October 1922Berles 
Marriage*28 October 1922Carl William Berles; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Detroit, MI; Father Joseph Wuest officiated with witnesses Lorenz Host and Ella Schulte, both of Detroit 
Witness: Ella M. Schulte
Census*April 1930Carl William Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Carl W. Berlea, age 38, married ages not filled in, parents b Germany, sales manager at a store ; Anna M., wife, age 32, father b Germany, m b MI ; Robert A., son, age 6; Mary C. dau, age 4 1/12; Gerard J., son, age 1/12 - all in family b MI - res 336 Ball Park Blvd. 
Witness: Robert August Berles
Witness: Gerard Joseph Berles
Witness: Mary Catherine Berles
Census8 April 1940Carl William Berles; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Carl W. Berles, age 49, 4yrs hs, b MI, salesman of store equipment; Anna M., wife, age 44, 1yr hs, b MI; Robert A., son, age 16, 2yrs hs; Mary Catherine, dau, age 14, 8yrs school; Gerard Joseph, son, age 10, 4yrs school; Elizabeth Ann, age 8, 2yrs school; Margaret Ann, dau, age 8, did not attend school; Carl William Jr., son, age 3 - children b MI - own home at 336 Bell Park Blvd, value $10,000 
Witness: Robert August Berles
Witness: Gerard Joseph Berles
Witness: Carl William Berles Jr.
Witness: Elizabeth Ann Berles
Witness: Margaret Ann Berles
Residence*Carl William Berles; 336 Bell Park Blvd. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 
Death*17 September 1976at home - 1700 Sibley NW, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
CauseDeathacute cardiopulmonary arrest 
Note*Anna was predeceased by her husband, C.W. Berles. She was survived by sons, Robert A. of Lansing, Gerard J, C. William and Francis A; two daughters, Mary (Richard) Knape and Betty (J. Richard) Brandstatter; one sister, Catherine (James) Carmody all of Grand Rapids; 15 grandchildren; three gr-grandchildren. 
NoteMemorial contributions suggested to Villa Elizabeth. 
Burial*20 September 1976Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Family

Carl William Berles b. 4 Apr 1891, d. 16 Mar 1966
Children 1.Robert August Berles b. 23 Nov 1923, d. 5 Dec 2012
 2.Mary Catherine Berles b. 11 Feb 1926, d. 18 Feb 2022
 3.Gerard Joseph Berles
 4.Elizabeth Ann Berles b. 5 Jun 1931, d. 23 Aug 2007
 5.Margaret Ann Berles b. 5 Jun 1931, d. 1969
 6.Carl William Berles Jr. b. 5 Apr 1937, d. 4 Jul 2023
 7.Francis A. Berles

Catherine Elizabeth Welte

Father*Casper Welte b. c 1835, d. 19 Aug 1866
Mother*Anna Marie Droste b. 7 Jan 1844, d. 11 Apr 1920
Step-fatherJoseph Alexander Bischoff b. 21 Feb 1835, d. 22 Feb 1889
Name VariationKate 
Name VariationCatharine Bishoff 
Birth*6 August 1865Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
(Witness) CensusAugust 1870Joseph Alexander Bischoff, Anna Marie Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Joseph Bishof, age 35, b Prussia, tinsmith; Anna Mary, 27, keeping house; Theresa, 6; Catharine, 5; Rosina, 7/12; William Droste, 19, tinsmith - all except Joseph b MI 
(Witness) Census1 June 1880Joseph Alexander Bischoff, Anna Marie Droste; Clinton, MI; Joseph Bischoff, age 45, tinsmith, b Prussia; Anna, wife, age 40, keeping house, b MI, parents Prussia; Rosina, dau, age 10, at school, father b Prussia, mother MI; Josephine, dau, age 7, at school, father b Prussia, mother MI; Catherine Welte, step-dau, age 15, b MI, father b Baden, mother MI 
Residence*1883Detroit, MI 
(Witness) Marriage19 April 1887Theresa M. Welte, Theodor August Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Francis Lings officiated with witnesses Anton Schulte and Cath Welte, both of Detroit 
Married NameBerles 
Marriage*17 January 1900Franz Wilhelm Berles; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Father W. Herwig officiated with witnesses Frank E. Pulte of Grand Rapids and Angela Minnich of Detroit 
Census*14 June 1900Franz Wilhelm Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 46, b Oct 1833, # of yrs mar scribbled over, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1875, na, bookkeeper ; Katie W., wife, age 35, b Aug 1865, mother of 5, 4 living, parents b Germany; Lottie M., dau, age 16, b Apr 1884; Ella A., dau, age 14, b Sep 1885; Carl W., son, age 9, b Apr 1891; Anton, father, age 75, b May 1825 in Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1875, na - all others b MI - children at school 
Witness: Anton Franz Berles
Witness: Charlotte W. Berles
Witness: Elisabeth Alvina Berles
Witness: Carl William Berles
(Witness) Death2 November 1940Rosina Theresa Bishoff; Caro State Hospital for Epileptics, Indian Fields, Tuscola, MI; had been there 13yrs 
Death*15 November 1943Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial*Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI 

Family

Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Child 1.Mary Berles b. 15 Jun 1903, d. 26 Jun 1903

Anna Marie Heinline

Birth*24 May 1827Germany 
Married NameDunnebacke 
Marriage*circa 1844Johann Dunnebacke; MI 
Census*10 September 1850Johann Dunnebacke; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Donbacher, age 37, farmer, b Prussia; Anna Mary, age 20, b Bayern (likely a 2nd wife based on ages of children); Mary, age 10; August, age 9; Michall, age 6; Joseph, age 5; Mary F., age 3; Joseph H., age 1 - children b Bayern 
Witness: Maria Frances Dunnebacke
Census6 July 1860Johann Dunnebacke; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Dennebocker, age 47, b Prussia, farmer; Anna Mary, age 37, b Prussia; Mary, age 21, b MI; August, age 19, b MI; Michael, age 17, b MI; next pg: Joseph, age 15, b MI; Francisca, age 13, b MI; Henry, age 11, b MI; Barbara, age 9, b MI; Anthony, age 7, b MI; William, age 3, b MI; John, age 1, b MI 
Witness: Maria Frances Dunnebacke
Census*9 June 1900Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Wm Duennebacke, age 43, b Apr 1857 in MI, married 17yrs, farmer; Catharine, wife, age 36, b Apr 1864 in MI, mar 17yrs, mother of 9, 9 living; Otto M., son, age 16, b Jan 1884, farm labor; Frances, dau, age 14, b Feb 1886, domestic; Olivia M., dau, age 12, b May 1888, at school; Anna M., dau, age 9, b July 1890, at school; Ida E., dau, ag 8, b Jan 1892, at school; Herman, son, age 6, b Jan 1894; Dorothea, dau, age 4, b Apr 1896; William, son, age 2, b March 1898; Anna M., mother, widow, age 74, b May 1826 in Germany, parents b Germany, mother of 11, 7 living, immigrated 1836 - all children b MI - not that family of John Wieber, age 29, right before 
CauseDeathhad cancer of unreadable type 
Death*15 February 1905Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
Burial*18 February 1905St. Mary Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family

Johann Dunnebacke b. 1813
Child 1.Maria Frances Dunnebacke+ b. 14 Oct 1846, d. 4 Dec 1940

Casper Welte

Birth*circa 1835Baden, Germany 
Immigration*22 December 1856departed from Hamburg, Germany on the ship Borussia, occupation - clerk, arrived in New York on 
Census*7 July 1860Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Casper Welte, age 25, b Baden, school teacher; enumerated in home of Joseph Weaber, age 50, farmer 
Marriage*20 November 1862Anna Marie Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Occupation*a school teacher and organist at St. Mary's Church 
Death*19 August 1866Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family

Anna Marie Droste b. 7 Jan 1844, d. 11 Apr 1920
Children 1.Theresa M. Welte+ b. 17 Oct 1863, d. 13 Dec 1926
 2.Catherine Elizabeth Welte+ b. 6 Aug 1865, d. 15 Nov 1943

Anthony Berles

Father*Anton Franz Berles b. 12 May 1825, d. 13 Dec 1905
Mother*M. Wilhelmina Mette b. 24 Sep 1828, d. 8 May 1892
Birth*8 April 1857Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen 
Christening11 April 1857Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Anton Knape of Dorlar and Catharine Kremer of Dorlar 
Witness: Anton Knape
(Witness) Immigration1875Anton Franz Berles, M. Wilhelmina Mette; USA; (rest of family immigrated that yr) 
(Witness) Census1 June 1880Anton Franz Berles, M. Wilhelmina Mette; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Anthony Berles, age 54, parents b Prussia, no occ written ; Minnie, wife, age 50, keeping house, parents b Prussia; Frank K., son, age 26, bookkeeper; Anthony, son, age 23; Theresia, dau, age 21, at home; Elizabeth, dau, age 17, at home; Joseph, son, age 12; Theresia, mother, age 78; John Green, boarder, age 36, bookkeeper, b MI 
Marriage*28 August 1881Mary Lizzie Hall; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Census*20 April 1910Mary Lizzie Hall; Ward 9, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Anton Berles, age 54, married 27 (29?)yrs, b Germany, immigrated 1875, al, parents b Germany, veneer - furniture; Mary, wife, age 50?, mar 27yrs, no children, b PA, parents b PA; William J. Hall, brother-in-law, age 56?, b PA, parents b PA, brick layer - reside 210 W. Fulton St. 
Census9 January 1920Mary Lizzie Hall; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Anton Berles, age 63, b Germany, immigrated 1870's, pa, parents b Germany, cabinet maker at furniture factory; Mary, wife, age 55, b PA, parents b PA; William J. Hall, brother-in-law, age 70, single, b OH, parents b PA, brick layer for houses - reside 416 Fremont 
CauseDeathhad cerebral arteriosclerosis 
Death*16 February 1930Kalamazoo State Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Burial*19 February 1930Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Mary Lizzie Hall b. c 1860, d. 27 Dec 1931

Henry Hufnagel

Birth*6 December 1875MI 
Census*21 June 1900Dallas, Clinton, MI; Anthony Hufnagle, age 77, b May 1823 in Germany, parents b Germany, married 40yrs, farmer ; Lana, wife, age 55, b June 1844, b Germany, parents b Germany; mar 40yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; John, son, age 19, b May 1881 in MI; Henry, son, age 24, b Sep 1875 in MI 
Marriage*11 November 1902Lena Mary Schaefer; Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
CauseDeathhad an abscess 
Death*9 October 1904Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
Burial*12 October 1904Westphalia Cemetery, Clinton County, MI 

Family

Lena Mary Schaefer b. 18 Feb 1879, d. 1962
Child 1.Anna M. Hufnagel+ b. 14 Dec 1903, d. 20 Jul 1983