Lillian E. Spitzley
| Birth* | 16 March 1907 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Married Name | 28 June 1937 | Droste |
| Marriage* | 28 June 1937 | Alfred Joseph Droste; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI |
| Death* | 12 October 1997 | Westphalia, 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 1903 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI; 12 hrs old, no cause of death |
| Birth* | 9 August 1903 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | 9 August 1903 | St. 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 1914 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Joseph 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) Census | April 1930 | Joseph 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 2006 | Sterling 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 1917 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Joseph 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) Census | April 1930 | Joseph 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 |
| CauseDeath | had a burst appendix | |
| Death* | 1 March 1937 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Burial* | 3 March 1937 | Mt. 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 1919 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Joseph 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) Census | April 1930 | Joseph 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 2016 | Clarkston, Oakland, MI; surname at death was Leszczynski |
| Burial* | 20 July 2016 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI; following funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion |
Franz Anton Friedrick Josef Plugge
| Birth* | 12 August 1833 | Landenbeck, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Marriage* | 7 July 1859 | Franzisca Theresia Voss; Reiste, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Death* | 6 April 1900 | Landenbeck, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
Family |
Franzisca Theresia Voss b. 24 Jan 1836, d. 20 Jan 1924 |
Jois Schulte
| Marriage* | 7 September 1737 | Maria 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 Name | 7 September 1737 | Schulte |
| Marriage* | 7 September 1737 | Jois 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 1876 | Niederberndorf, Germany |
| Married Name | 19 November 1903 | Knoche |
| Marriage* | 19 November 1903 | Anton Joseph Knoche; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Death* | 30 December 1937 | Altenilpe, 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 Variation | Franz Joseph Brechting | |
| Birth* | 19 March 1834 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Christening | 21 March 1834 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Franz Brechting and (Josephine?) Mette of Dorlar |
| (Witness) Baptism | 24 June 1860 | Franz Anton Hellermann; Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Franz (Joseph) Brechting of Dorlar & ? |
| Marriage* | 22 November 1881 | Maria Franziska Luttecke; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Death* | 15 December 1904 | Dorlar, 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 1859 | Niederfleckenbreg, Preussen |
| Married Name | 22 November 1881 | Brechting |
| Marriage* | 22 November 1881 | Joseph Brechting; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Death* | 22 April 1931 | Dorlar, 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 1898 | Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Marriage* | 4 June 1924 | Maria Johanna Gobel; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Death* | 26 October 1975 | Dorlar, 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 1899 | Winkhausen, Germany |
| Married Name | 4 June 1924 | Brechting |
| Marriage* | 4 June 1924 | Franz Josef Brechting; Dorlar, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Death* | 16 May 1963 | Dorlar, 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 |
Family |
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 Variation | Frank Berles | |
| Birth* | 24 October 1853 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Christening | 27 October 1853 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Wilhelm Knoche of Dorlar and Maria Cath Hellerman Witness: Wilhelm Knoche |
| (Witness) Immigration | 1875 | Anton Franz Berles, M. Wilhelmina Mette; USA; (rest of family immigrated that yr) |
| (Witness) Census | 1 June 1880 | Anton 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 1881 | Louise / Aloysia Sauer; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Marriage* | 17 January 1900 | Catherine 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 1900 | 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 Witness: Anton Franz Berles Witness: Charlotte W. Berles Witness: Elisabeth Alvina Berles Witness: Carl William Berles |
| Occupation* | a bookkeeper | |
| CauseDeath | shock and internal hemorrhage from a street railroad accident | |
| Death* | 3 May 1904 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Burial* | 6 May 1904 | Mt. 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 1853 | Olpener Landkreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Preussen |
| Immigration* | 1876 | USA |
| Married Name | 17 May 1881 | Berles |
| Marriage* | 17 May 1881 | Franz Wilhelm Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| CauseDeath | had heart disease | |
| Death* | 11 December 1896 | Grand 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 1882 | Kent County, MI |
| Death* | 16 June 1883 | Grand 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 |
| Nickname | Lottie | |
| Name Variation | Wilhelmina Carolina Berles | |
| Birth* | 17 April 1884 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 14 June 1900 | Franz 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 Name | 12 May 1908 | Hormuth |
| Marriage* | 12 May 1908 | John F. Hormuth; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Census | January 1920 | John 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 1930 | John 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) Death | 29 September 1940 | John F. Hormuth; St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Death* | 23 July 1980 | Grand 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 1885 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 14 June 1900 | Franz 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 Name | 15 November 1916 | Mrs. 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 1888 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Death* | 14 April 1891 | Grand 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 1891 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 14 June 1900 | Franz 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 1916 | was a witness for the marriage of his sister, Elizabeth, in Grand Rapids |
| Milit-End* | served in WWI | |
| Marriage* | 28 October 1922 | Anna 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 1930 | Anna 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 | |
| Census | 8 April 1940 | Anna 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 1966 | St. 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. | |
| CauseDeath | pulmonary embolus from car accident | |
| Funeral | 19 March 1966 | St. Mary's Church, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Note | Memorial contributions suggested to St. Vincent DePaul Society. | |
| Burial* | 19 March 1966 | Mt. 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 1896 | Wayne County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1900 | Theodor 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) Residence | 1910 | Theodor 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) Marriage | 24 May 1916 | Mae Margaret McFarlan, Alfred J. Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Francis X. Mara officiated with witnesses Joseph Schulte and Anna Schulte, both of Detroit |
| (Witness) Marriage | 17 June 1916 | Arthur William Hansen, Lillian J. Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Fred R. LeFevre officiated with witnesses Arthur Hoetger and Anna Schulte, both of Detroit |
| (Witness) Residence | 1920 | Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 551 Field Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 5 January 1920 | Theodor 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 Name | 28 October 1922 | Berles |
| Marriage* | 28 October 1922 | Carl 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 1930 | Carl 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 |
| Census | 8 April 1940 | Carl 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 1976 | at home - 1700 Sibley NW, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| CauseDeath | acute 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. | |
| Note | Memorial contributions suggested to Villa Elizabeth. | |
| Burial* | 20 September 1976 | Mt. 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-father | Joseph Alexander Bischoff b. 21 Feb 1835, d. 22 Feb 1889 |
| Name Variation | Kate | |
| Name Variation | Catharine Bishoff | |
| Birth* | 6 August 1865 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | August 1870 | Joseph 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) Census | 1 June 1880 | Joseph 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* | 1883 | Detroit, MI |
| (Witness) Marriage | 19 April 1887 | Theresa M. Welte, Theodor August Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Francis Lings officiated with witnesses Anton Schulte and Cath Welte, both of Detroit |
| Married Name | Berles | |
| Marriage* | 17 January 1900 | Franz 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 1900 | Franz 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) Death | 2 November 1940 | Rosina Theresa Bishoff; Caro State Hospital for Epileptics, Indian Fields, Tuscola, MI; had been there 13yrs |
| Death* | 15 November 1943 | Grand 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 1827 | Germany |
| Married Name | Dunnebacke | |
| Marriage* | circa 1844 | Johann Dunnebacke; MI |
| Census* | 10 September 1850 | Johann 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 |
| Census | 6 July 1860 | Johann 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 1900 | Westphalia, 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 |
| CauseDeath | had cancer of unreadable type | |
| Death* | 15 February 1905 | Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | 18 February 1905 | St. 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 1835 | Baden, Germany |
| Immigration* | 22 December 1856 | departed from Hamburg, Germany on the ship Borussia, occupation - clerk, arrived in New York on |
| Census* | 7 July 1860 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Casper Welte, age 25, b Baden, school teacher; enumerated in home of Joseph Weaber, age 50, farmer |
| Marriage* | 20 November 1862 | Anna Marie Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Occupation* | a school teacher and organist at St. Mary's Church | |
| Death* | 19 August 1866 | Westphalia, 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 1857 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Christening | 11 April 1857 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Anton Knape of Dorlar and Catharine Kremer of Dorlar Witness: Anton Knape |
| (Witness) Immigration | 1875 | Anton Franz Berles, M. Wilhelmina Mette; USA; (rest of family immigrated that yr) |
| (Witness) Census | 1 June 1880 | Anton 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 1881 | Mary Lizzie Hall; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Census* | 20 April 1910 | Mary 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. |
| Census | 9 January 1920 | Mary 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 |
| CauseDeath | had cerebral arteriosclerosis | |
| Death* | 16 February 1930 | Kalamazoo State Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 19 February 1930 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Mary Lizzie Hall b. c 1860, d. 27 Dec 1931 |
Henry Hufnagel
| Birth* | 6 December 1875 | MI |
| Census* | 21 June 1900 | Dallas, 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 1902 | Lena Mary Schaefer; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| CauseDeath | had an abscess | |
| Death* | 9 October 1904 | Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | 12 October 1904 | Westphalia 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 |