Pearl Marie Brenner

Birth*11 March 1920Reading, Hamilton, OH 
Married Name17 January 1942Droste 
Marriage*17 January 1942William Oscar Droste; Sacred Heart Church, Reading, Hamilton, OH 
Death*8 January 1990Reading, Hamilton, OH; resided in Cincinnati, Hamilton 

Family

 William Oscar Droste b. 12 May 1918, d. 26 Feb 1993
Children 1.William Conrad Droste
 2.John Frederick Droste
 3.Janet Ann Droste
 4.David Joseph Droste

Robert August Berles

Father*Carl William Berles b. 4 Apr 1891, d. 16 Mar 1966
Mother*Anna Marie Schulte b. 26 Jul 1896, d. 17 Sep 1976
Birth*23 November 1923Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Carl William Berles, 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) Census8 April 1940Carl William Berles, 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 
Milit-End*Bob was a naval officer during WWII, who served in combat aboard the USS War Hawk, an attack transport. 
Marriage*4 August 1951Geraldine M. Potts; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Employment*State Dept of Corrections in Lansing as a training officer in 1960 
Residence1966East Lansing, MI 
Residence1976Lansing, MI 
Residence*2003listing for Robert A. Berles in Jenison, MI 
Residence2009Haines City, FL 
Death*5 December 2012Jenison, Ottawa, MI 
Note*was predeceased by his wife Gerrie (1974), and their babies, Joseph, Robert and Mary, and by his twin sisters Betty (Richard) Brandstatter and Peggy Berles.

He was survived by survived by his daughter Patricia Treanor; granddaughters Annemarie (Antonio) Becerril-Nuding, Theresa (Curt) Daggett and Christina Treanor; great grandchildren Justin, Alexis, Garrett and Paige, all of the Lansing area; his sister Mary (Richard) Knape; his brothers Jerry (Patricia), C. William, Frank (Martha), and twenty three favorite nephews and nieces and their spouses and children. 
Funeral*10 December 2012St. Mary's Church, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial10 December 2012Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Family

 Geraldine M. Potts b. 5 Oct 1926, d. 27 Dec 1974

Geraldine M. Potts

Father*Howard Francis Potts b. 11 Nov 1893, d. May 1958
Mother*Angela C. Murphy b. 1902, d. Apr 1965
Name VariationGerrie M. Potts 
Birth*5 October 1926Port Huron, St. Clair, MI 
(Witness) Census11 April 1930Howard Francis Potts, Angela C. Murphy; Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Howard F. Potts, age 35, married at 28, b MI, parents b MI, salesman of heat equipment; Angela C., wife, age 28, mar at 20, b OH, parents b Irish Free State; Patricia, dau, age 5; Geraldine, dau, age 3 ?/12; Howard F. Jr., son, age 1 3/12 - all children b MI - renting at 348 Charles Ave., own radio set 
Married Name4 August 1951Berles 
Marriage*4 August 1951Robert August Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Employment*Michigan Children's Aid Society as a caseworker in 1960 
Note*The Mayo Clinic is in Rochester. 
Death*27 December 1974Rochester, Olmstead, MN 

Family

 Robert August Berles b. 23 Nov 1923, d. 5 Dec 2012

Mary Berles

Father*Franz Wilhelm Berles b. 24 Oct 1853, d. 3 May 1904
Mother*Catherine Elizabeth Welte b. 6 Aug 1865, d. 15 Nov 1943
Birth*15 June 1903Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
CauseDeathhad complications due to premature birth 
Death*26 June 1903Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Paul Joseph 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*20 September 1925Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(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 
Milit-End*was a decorated veteran of the European Campaign of WWII 
Marriage*23 June 1951Gloria Clare Schaible; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Employment*General Motors Tech Center in Detroit as a writer 
Death*17 July 1997Harrison Twp., Macomb, MI; resided in Harrison Twp. 
Note*Paul was survived by his wife, Gloria Clair (Schaible); sons, John (Patricia) and Paul (Sue); daughter, Sandra (Bill) Richards; grandchildren Christy, John, Billy, Jimmy, Matthew, Katie and Jessica; sisters, Marie Marburger, and Josetta Leszczynski; brothers, Robert and Jerome. 
Association*VFW Walter F. Bruce Post # 1146, which held a service for him Sunday 20 July 1997 
Funeral21 July 1997St. Hubert Church, Mt. Clemens, MI 
Burial*21 July 1997Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Gloria Clare Schaible b. 12 Apr 1931, d. 4 Feb 2009
Children 1.John Goeddeke
 2.Sandra Goeddeke
 3.Paul Goeddeke

Gloria Clare Schaible

Birth*12 April 1931Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Married NameGoeddeke 
Marriage*23 June 1951Paul Joseph Goeddeke; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Anecdote*Gloria was a renowned artist who found the beauty in all things. 
Death*4 February 2009Macomb County, MI 
Note*She was survived by her children:John (Patti), Sandra (William) Richards and Paul (Susan); grandchildren: Christian, John, William, James, Matthre, Katherine and Jessica. Her husband, Paul, predeceased her. 
Funeral*9 February 2009St. Louis the King Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores, MI; at 10 a.m., arrangements by Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home on Harper 

Family

 Paul Joseph Goeddeke b. 20 Sep 1925, d. 17 Jul 1997
Children 1.John Goeddeke
 2.Sandra Goeddeke
 3.Paul Goeddeke

Robert Francis 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*12 April 1927Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(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*He married Shirley Ann Kroff. 
Death*7 September 1997Macomb County, MI; resided in Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Burial*11 September 1997Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 

Jerome 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*29 January 1930Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(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 
Marriage*29 December 1951Marjory Ellen Manion; St. Matthew Church, Detroit, MI 
Employment*Chrysler in corporate pricing for 38 years 
Note*Jerome A. Goeddeke in Sterling Heights, MI in 2003. 
Association*He was a devout and very active parishioner at St. Anastasia in Troy for many years. 
Death*8 April 2023Troy, Oakland, MI 
NoteJerome was survived by his children: Lynn (Joseph) Manuszak, Mark (Veota) Goeddeke, Cindy (Mark) Henry; 19 grandchildren and 28 gr-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marge and daughter, Karen (Tony) Bozaan and 7 brothers and sisters. 
Burial*13 April 2023Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 

Family

 Marjory Ellen Manion b. 10 Jul 1932, d. 23 May 2013
Child 1.Karen Joann Goeddeke b. 14 Nov 1952, d. 26 Nov 2012

Edward John Droste

Father*Joseph John Droste b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 19 Oct 1934
Mother*Maria Catherine Fuchs b. 23 Jan 1858, d. 4 Jan 1929
Birth*18 September 1880Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J., age 55, b MI, married 30yrs, parents b Germany, laborer at factory; Mary C., wife, age 52, mar 30yrs, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Edward J., son, age 29, single, smelter at foundry; Alfred C., son, age 27, single, can't read occ; Peter C., son, age 16, parcel boy at factory; Roman A., son, age 14, cash boy? at dept store; Eleanor M., dau, age 12; Antionette M., dau, age 12 - all b MI 
Marriage*21 April 1915Antionette Young; Halfway (Eastpointe), Wayne, MI; Father James Ronanye officiated with witnesses Peter Droste of Detroit and Margaret Stelley of Gratiot Twp 
Witness: Peter Sylvester Droste
Census*January 1920Antionette Young; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edward, age 39, carpenter at water works; Antoinette, wife, age 38, mother b Germany; Ed Jr., age 3 11/12; Mary, dau, age 2 1/12 - all b MI - res 298 McClellan Ave 
Witness: Edward Droste Jr.
Witness: Mary Theresa Droste
Census2 April 1930Antionette Young; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edward Droste, age 49, married at 35, laborer at city water works; Antionette, wife, age 48, mar at 34; Edward Jr., son, age 14; Mary T., dau, age 12 - all b MI - res 1410 McClellan, own home, value $6,500, radio in home 
Witness: Edward Droste Jr.
Witness: Mary Theresa Droste
Attributes*He was of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair in 1918. 
Death*5 June 1955Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*11 June 1955Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Antionette Young b. 3 Jul 1881, d. 26 Jan 1947
Children 1.Edward Droste Jr. b. 27 Jan 1916, d. 12 Aug 1982
 2.Mary Theresa Droste b. 24 Jun 1917, d. 10 Nov 1999

Alfred Casper Droste

Father*Joseph John Droste b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 19 Oct 1934
Mother*Maria Catherine Fuchs b. 23 Jan 1858, d. 4 Jan 1929
Birth*17 September 1882Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J., age 55, b MI, married 30yrs, parents b Germany, laborer at factory; Mary C., wife, age 52, mar 30yrs, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Edward J., son, age 29, single, smelter at foundry; Alfred C., son, age 27, single, can't read occ; Peter C., son, age 16, parcel boy at factory; Roman A., son, age 14, cash boy? at dept store; Eleanor M., dau, age 12; Antionette M., dau, age 12 - all b MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, age 66, laborer at auto factory; Mary, wife, age 62; Alfred, son, age 37, machine hand at auto factory, single; Peter, son, age 26, tool maker at auto factory, single; Ronnan, son, age 24, carpenter at auto factory, single; Anthony, son, no occ given, 20?; Elinor, dau, 20, time keeper at auto factory - all b MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Cyrus Henry Sturgis, Pauline A. Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Cyrus H., age 42; Pauline A., wife, age 39; Adeline G., age 19 (?); Joseph Droste, father-in-law, age 75; Alfred Droste, brother-in-law, age 47; Max Fuchs, age 45 - all b MI (pg won't entirely load) 
Attributes*He was of medium height and build with brown eyes and hair in 1918. 
Death*10 September 1943Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Peter Sylvester Droste

Father*Joseph John Droste b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 19 Oct 1934
Mother*Maria Catherine Fuchs b. 23 Jan 1858, d. 4 Jan 1929
Birth*28 June 1893Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
(Witness) Census20 June 1900Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Joseph, b Feb 1855, age 55, married 21 yrs, parents b Germany, farmer; Mary, wife, b Jan 1858, age 42, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Rosa, dau, b Oct 18?, age 11; Paula, dau, b Mar 1890, age 8; Peter, son, b Jun 1893, age 6; Roman, son, b Apr 1896, age 4; Antionette, dau, b Feb 1897, age 2; Eleanor, dau, b Feb 1897, age 2 - all b MI 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J., age 55, b MI, married 30yrs, parents b Germany, laborer at factory; Mary C., wife, age 52, mar 30yrs, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Edward J., son, age 29, single, smelter at foundry; Alfred C., son, age 27, single, can't read occ; Peter C., son, age 16, parcel boy at factory; Roman A., son, age 14, cash boy? at dept store; Eleanor M., dau, age 12; Antionette M., dau, age 12 - all b MI 
(Witness) Marriage21 April 1915Antionette Young, Edward John Droste; Halfway (Eastpointe), Wayne, MI; Father James Ronanye officiated with witnesses Peter Droste of Detroit and Margaret Stelley of Gratiot Twp 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, age 66, laborer at auto factory; Mary, wife, age 62; Alfred, son, age 37, machine hand at auto factory, single; Peter, son, age 26, tool maker at auto factory, single; Ronnan, son, age 24, carpenter at auto factory, single; Anthony, son, no occ given, 20?; Elinor, dau, 20, time keeper at auto factory - all b MI 
Marriage*5 August 1920Theresa Schafer; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Lawrence L. Dorr officiated with witnesses Roman Droste and Antionette Droste, both of Detroit 
Witness: Roman Droste
Witness: Antoinette Droste
Census*21 April 1930Theresa Schafer; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Peter Droste, age 36, married at 27, tool maker at auto factory; Theresa, wife, age 34, mar at 25, b Austria, parents Austria; Caroline, dau, age 8; Marjorie, dau, age 6; Jean, dau, age 4 10/12; Dorothy, dau, age 1 9/12 - all b MI 
Witness: Carol Droste
Witness: Marjorie S. Droste
Witness: Jean Droste
Witness: Dorothy Louise Droste
Census13 April 1940Theresa Schafer; East Detroit, Macomb, MI; Peter Droste, age 46, 5yrs school, b MI, tool maker for automobile co; Theresa, wife, age 44, 4yrs school, b Austria; Marjorie, dau, age 16, 8yrs school; Jean, dau, age 14, 9yrs school; Dorothy, dau, age 11, 6yrs school; Nancy, dau, age 9, 3yrs school; Sally, dau, age 4 - children b MI - own home at 22405 Hayes, value $3800 
Witness: Jean Droste
Witness: Dorothy Louise Droste
Witness: Nancy Ilene Droste
Witness: Sally Ann Droste
Witness: Marjorie S. Droste
Attributes*He was of medium height and build with dark blue eyes and dark brown hair in 1917. 
Employment*Central Tool & Die in Detroit 
Death*19 July 1973East Detroit, Macomb, MI; resided in East Detroit, Macomb, MI 
Burial*23 July 1973Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Theresa Schafer b. 1 Aug 1895, d. 9 Dec 1970
Children 1.Carol Droste b. 7 Mar 1921, d. 28 May 2013
 2.Elizabeth Eva Droste b. 22 Apr 1922, d. 4 Jan 1930
 3.Marjorie S. Droste b. 5 Jun 1923, d. 27 Feb 1996
 4.Jean Droste b. 23 May 1925, d. 29 Apr 2001
 5.Dorothy Louise Droste b. 7 Jun 1928, d. 28 Jan 2006
 6.Nancy Ilene Droste b. 5 Jan 1931, d. 16 Mar 2011
 7.Sally Ann Droste b. 20 Feb 1936, d. 22 Feb 2023

Roman Droste

Father*Joseph John Droste b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 19 Oct 1934
Mother*Maria Catherine Fuchs b. 23 Jan 1858, d. 4 Jan 1929
Name VariationRaymond Droste 
Birth*2 April 1896Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
(Witness) Census20 June 1900Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Joseph, b Feb 1855, age 55, married 21 yrs, parents b Germany, farmer; Mary, wife, b Jan 1858, age 42, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Rosa, dau, b Oct 18?, age 11; Paula, dau, b Mar 1890, age 8; Peter, son, b Jun 1893, age 6; Roman, son, b Apr 1896, age 4; Antionette, dau, b Feb 1897, age 2; Eleanor, dau, b Feb 1897, age 2 - all b MI 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J., age 55, b MI, married 30yrs, parents b Germany, laborer at factory; Mary C., wife, age 52, mar 30yrs, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Edward J., son, age 29, single, smelter at foundry; Alfred C., son, age 27, single, can't read occ; Peter C., son, age 16, parcel boy at factory; Roman A., son, age 14, cash boy? at dept store; Eleanor M., dau, age 12; Antionette M., dau, age 12 - all b MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, age 66, laborer at auto factory; Mary, wife, age 62; Alfred, son, age 37, machine hand at auto factory, single; Peter, son, age 26, tool maker at auto factory, single; Ronnan, son, age 24, carpenter at auto factory, single; Anthony, son, no occ given, 20?; Elinor, dau, 20, time keeper at auto factory - all b MI 
(Witness) Marriage5 August 1920Theresa Schafer, Peter Sylvester Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Lawrence L. Dorr officiated with witnesses Roman Droste and Antionette Droste, both of Detroit 
Marriage*10 August 1922Blanche E. Jennings; Royal Oak, Oakland, MI; Rev. Michael J. Martin officiated with witnesses Edward E. Gray and Elenor M. Droste, both of Detroit 
Witness: Eleanor M. Droste
Witness: Edward E. Gray
Attributes*He was of medium height and build with light blue eyes and light brown hair in 1917. 
Death*September 1967Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Blanche E. Jennings b. 10 Feb 1902, d. 26 Mar 1985

Eleanor M. Droste

Father*Joseph John Droste b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 19 Oct 1934
Mother*Maria Catherine Fuchs b. 23 Jan 1858, d. 4 Jan 1929
Birth*16 February 1898Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
(Witness) Census20 June 1900Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Joseph, b Feb 1855, age 55, married 21 yrs, parents b Germany, farmer; Mary, wife, b Jan 1858, age 42, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Rosa, dau, b Oct 18?, age 11; Paula, dau, b Mar 1890, age 8; Peter, son, b Jun 1893, age 6; Roman, son, b Apr 1896, age 4; Antionette, dau, b Feb 1897, age 2; Eleanor, dau, b Feb 1897, age 2 - all b MI 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J., age 55, b MI, married 30yrs, parents b Germany, laborer at factory; Mary C., wife, age 52, mar 30yrs, mother of 11, 9 living, parents b Germany; Edward J., son, age 29, single, smelter at foundry; Alfred C., son, age 27, single, can't read occ; Peter C., son, age 16, parcel boy at factory; Roman A., son, age 14, cash boy? at dept store; Eleanor M., dau, age 12; Antionette M., dau, age 12 - all b MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Joseph John Droste, Maria Catherine Fuchs; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, age 66, laborer at auto factory; Mary, wife, age 62; Alfred, son, age 37, machine hand at auto factory, single; Peter, son, age 26, tool maker at auto factory, single; Ronnan, son, age 24, carpenter at auto factory, single; Anthony, son, no occ given, 20?; Elinor, dau, 20, time keeper at auto factory - all b MI 
(Witness) Marriage1 June 1920Frank George Wright, Rose Isabelle Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father D.G. Needbaur (sp?) officiated with witnesses Edward Gray of Fairfield IL and Elenor Droste of Detroit 
(Witness) Marriage21 April 1921Bernard Mathias Ulrich, Antoinette Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph Stapleton officated with witnesses Anthony F. Ulrich and Eleanor Droste, both of Detroit 
(Witness) Marriage10 August 1922Blanche E. Jennings, Roman Droste; Royal Oak, Oakland, MI; Rev. Michael J. Martin officiated with witnesses Edward E. Gray and Elenor M. Droste, both of Detroit 
Married NameGray 
Marriage*28 November 1922Edward E. Gray; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph V. Pfeffer officiated with witnesses W. Pulte of Detroit and Mary Pohl of Westphalia MI. 
Census*5 April 1930Edward E. Gray; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Eduard E. Gray, age 38, married at 31, b IL, parents b IL, chauffeur of taxi cab; Eleanor M., wife, age 32, mar at 25, b MI, parents b MI; Bernardine A., dau, age 6, b MI; Edward R., son, age 4 1/12, b MI; Beverly A., dau, age 1 2/12, b MI - renting at 9339 Navarre, own radio 
Death*21 January 1963Wright Convalescent Home, Washtenaw County, MI 

Family

 Edward E. Gray b. 1 Nov 1891, d. 15 Aug 1951

Cyrus Henry Sturgis

Birth*25 August 1886Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI 
Census*21 June 1900Duplain Twp., Clinton, MI; Warren Sturgis, age 46, married 15yrs, b Nov 1853 in MI, parents b NY, farmer; Lena, wife, age 33, mar 15yrs, mother of 4, 4 living, b Feb 1867 in MI, parents b Germany; Cyrus H., son, age 13, b Aug 1886 in MI; Edgar, son age 11, b May 1889 in MI, Isadora, dau, age 7, b Jan 1893 in MI; Cora P., age 3, b Jan 1897 in MI; Henry, father, age 72, widower, b March 1828 in NY, parents b NY 
Milit-End*He served in the US Army, 16th Engineers Company C during WWI, from May 9, 1917 to May 5, 1919, attaining the rank of Corporal. 
Marriage*25 November 1919Pauline A. Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph V. Pfeffer officiated with witnesses Frank Wright and Rose Droste, both of Detroit 
Witness: Rose Isabelle Droste
Witness: Frank George Wright
Census*April 1930Pauline A. Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Cyrus H., age 42; Pauline A., wife, age 39; Adeline G., age 19 (?); Joseph Droste, father-in-law, age 75; Alfred Droste, brother-in-law, age 47; Max Fuchs, age 45 - all b MI (pg won't entirely load) 
Witness: Joseph John Droste
Witness: Alfred Casper Droste
Occupation*a carpenter employed by Thomas Johnson in Detroit MI 
Death*2 December 1949Northville, Wayne, MI 
Burial*5 December 1949Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Pauline A. Droste b. 19 Mar 1892, d. 28 Oct 1942

Roy John Alexander

Birth*31 July 1914Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Employment*Dean Chemical Inc in Detroit MI in 1942 
Marriage*8 November 1947Bernadine Wilma Droste; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Detroit, MI 
Death*31 July 1995Toledo, Lucas, OH; resided in Temperance, Monroe, MI 
Burial*Saint Marys Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family

 Bernadine Wilma Droste b. 4 Oct 1921, d. 14 Apr 1983

Mildred Helen Martin

Family

 John Francis Droste b. 21 Apr 1924, d. 2 Nov 2004

Mary Magdalen Droste

Father*Theodore Joseph Droste b. 27 Sep 1892, d. 9 Sep 1964
Mother*Anna M. Hufnagel b. 14 Dec 1903, d. 20 Jul 1983
Birth*MI 
Death*between 1932 and 1940Clinton County, MI 

Josephine Ann Droste

Father*Theodore Joseph Droste b. 27 Sep 1892, d. 9 Sep 1964
Mother*Anna M. Hufnagel b. 14 Dec 1903, d. 20 Jul 1983
Birth*23 September 1931Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
CauseDeathhad broncho pneumonia 
Death*10 November 1932Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Witness: Theodore Joseph Droste
Burial*12 November 1932St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, MI 

Marlene Droste

Father*Theodore Joseph Droste b. 27 Sep 1892, d. 9 Sep 1964
Mother*Anna M. Hufnagel b. 14 Dec 1903, d. 20 Jul 1983
Birth*15 June 1934Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
(Witness) Census2 April 1940Theodore Joseph Droste, Anna M. Hufnagel; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore Droste (indexed Drost), age 47, 8yrs school, b MI, farmer; Anna, wife, age 36, 6yrs school, b MI; Louis, son, age 14, 6yrs school, b MI; William, son, age 12, 2yrs school, b MI; Theresa, dau, age 10, 3yrs school, b MI; Marlene, dau, age 5, b MI - lived in same house in 1935 
Married NameDecker 
Marriage*15 November 1958Lewis R. Decker; St. Mary's Church, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Employment*Michigan Department of Civil Services for 28 yrs retiring in 1990 
Anecdote*She and Lewis purchased a cottage in 1967 at Bud Lake in Harrison, a favorite place. Marlene enjoyed card playing, traveling (especially the flight on the Concord to Europe), NASCAR and the many cruises she had taken (especially to The Panama Canal, Russia, and Germany). 
Death*11 May 2023Dewitt, Clinton, MI 
Note*She was survived by sons: Bruce (Lori) and Larry (Leanne), both of Dewitt; daughter, Nancy (Steve) Ross of Nashville, IN; nine grandchildren: Kyle (engaged to Angelica), Kari, Samantha, Cody, Carson (engaged to Alli), Leah (Chris) Steele, Austin (engaged to Kendra), Chad (engaged to Cassidy) and Shelby (engaged to Charles); gr- grandchildren: Merrick and Sonja Steele; brother-in-law, Leon Feldpausch; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis; brothers: Louis and William; sisters; Theresa Feldpausch and Josephine; in-laws Ed and Joyce Decker, Rosella and Jesse Davenport, and Jack and Donna Decker. 
Funeral*17 May 2023Catholic Community of St. Jude, Dewitt, MI 
Burial17 May 2023St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham, MI 

Family

 Lewis R. Decker b. 28 Jul 1934, d. 23 Apr 2008

Lewis R. Decker

Birth*28 July 1934Lansing, Ingham, MI 
Marriage*15 November 1958Marlene Droste; St. Mary's Church, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Death*23 April 2008Clinton County, MI 
Burial*St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham, MI 

Family

 Marlene Droste b. 15 Jun 1934, d. 11 May 2023

Patricia Louise Droste

Father*Aloysius J. Droste b. 2 Apr 1898, d. 11 Nov 1969
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Fandel b. 16 Jul 1900, d. 4 Nov 1983

Family

 James Frederick Pung b. 12 Jan 1930, d. 27 Aug 2001

James Frederick Pung

Birth*12 January 1930Lansing, Ingham, MI 
Occupation*a lifetime farmer, had also played baseball in the minor leagues for the Washington Senators 
Death*27 August 2001MI; resided in St. Johns, Clinton, MI 
Burial*31 August 2001St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family

 Patricia Louise Droste

Charles William Clark

Birth*30 May 1923Bad Axe, Huron, MI 
Marriage*9 October 1947Georgiana T. Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Death*9 November 1988Livonia, MI; resided in Redford, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Georgiana T. Droste b. 12 Aug 1923, d. 1 Jul 2000
Children 1.Kenneth Clark
 2.Charles T. "Bud" Clark
 3.Jeffrey Clark
 4.Russell Clark
 5.Glenn Clark

Francis Leo "Sam" Donohue

Birth*30 October 1926Carson City, Montcalm, MI 
Milit-End*served in the U.S. Navy in WWII, studying radio operations, ariel gunnery, and was assigned operational training in the patrol bomb squadron guarding the Panama Canal 
Marriage*14 October 1950Alice Carolyn Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Alice and Sam met at a dance in Westphalia 
Employment*Oldsmobile in Product Delivery, then Labor Relations, to Personnel in Lansing MI 
Residence*2017Alice Carolyn Droste; Lansing, MI 
Death*6 June 2019Lansing, Ingham, MI 
NoteSam was survived by his children (not named here, but Dave mentioned at Tiffany Funeral Home website in a shared memory); grandchildren: Ryan, Leslie, Sara, Michael and Ben ; gr-grandchildren: James, Daniel and Juliana; his brother Walter and sister in law Barb Donohue; little sister Edie Rudd; brother in law John Shafer; sister-in-law, Janet Droste; brother and sister in-law Dick and Chick Droste; and many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Sam. 
Note*"In lieu of flowers please remember instead the wisdom of Sam: take in your hoses before the first frost, keep your cars clean, feed the squirrels, don't loose your boots and always make time for family and a quick round of cards and cider." 
Funeral*13 June 2019St. Gerard Church, Lansing, Ingham, MI 

Family

 Alice Carolyn Droste b. 28 Jan 1927, d. 17 Jun 2017

John S. Schafer

Family

 Wilma E. Droste b. 14 Sep 1928, d. 9 Mar 2013

Thomas A. Droste

Father*Aloysius J. Droste b. 2 Apr 1898, d. 11 Nov 1969
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Fandel b. 16 Jul 1900, d. 4 Nov 1983
Birth*7 February 1934Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Note*Thomas was survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet (Keilen); 3 sons, Tim of Lansing, Tom (LeAnn) of DeWitt, and Ted (Becky) of Pewamo; Thomas also had 6 grandchildren who were the inspiration of the last several years of his life, Dena and Heidi (children of Tom and LeAnn) and Amber, Olivia, Isabelle, Tyler (children of Ted and Becky); Tom had 3 sisters surviving, Alice (Sam) Donohue, Wilma (John) Schafer and Pat Pung; one brother, Richard (Bernadette) Droste.

He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Georgiana (Charles) Clark and brother-in-law, James Pung. 
Death*19 June 2006Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Burial*22 June 2006St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family

 Janet M. Keilen

Janet M. Keilen

Family

 Thomas A. Droste b. 7 Feb 1934, d. 19 Jun 2006

Richard F. Droste

Father*Aloysius J. Droste b. 2 Apr 1898, d. 11 Nov 1969
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Fandel b. 16 Jul 1900, d. 4 Nov 1983

Family

 Bernadette M. Thelen

Bernadette M. Thelen

Family

 Richard F. Droste

Joseph A. Droste

Father*Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974
Mother*Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997

Family

 Patricia Gingras