David Joseph Droste

Father*William Oscar Droste b. 12 May 1918, d. 26 Feb 1993
Mother*Pearl Marie Brenner b. 11 Mar 1920, d. 8 Jan 1990

Helen Adell Droste

Father*William Frederick Droste b. 4 Nov 1886, d. 6 Oct 1958
Mother*Rose Ona Banghardt b. 8 Nov 1888, d. 13 Dec 1971
Birth*12 August 1922Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH 
Married NameRank 
Death*9 October 2012Covington, Kenton, KY 
Note*She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rank; siblings: William Droste, Roger Droste and Thyra Hoell. She was survived by sister, Allene Geiger and many nieces and nephews. 
Burial*Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill, Kenton, KY 

Family

James Rank

James Rank

Family

Helen Adell Droste b. 12 Aug 1922, d. 9 Oct 2012

Rose Allene Droste

Father*William Frederick Droste b. 4 Nov 1886, d. 6 Oct 1958
Mother*Rose Ona Banghardt b. 8 Nov 1888, d. 13 Dec 1971
Birth*15 February 1925Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH 
Married Name28 August 1946Geiger 
Marriage*28 August 1946Harry C. Geiger 
Residence*2017Cincinnati, OH 
Death*2 June 2020Colerain Twp., Hamilton, OH 
Note*Allene was the mother of Terry. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry; sisters: sisters Thyra Hoell and Helen Rank; brothers: William and Roger Droste. 
Funeral*There was a private funeral service for her. 

Family

Harry C. Geiger b. 6 Jun 1925, d. 5 Mar 2005

Harry C. Geiger

Birth*6 June 1925Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH 
Milit-End*served in the U.S. Navy in WWII 
Marriage*28 August 1946Rose Allene Droste 
Death*5 March 2005Hamilton County, OH; "GEIGER Harry C. Beloved husband of Allene (nee Droste) Geiger. Devoted father of Terry (Terri) Geiger. Saturday, March 5, 2005, age 79. Visitation at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Rd. at Pippin on Wednesday (March 9) from 9:30 A.M. until time of service at 11 A.M. " - Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 March 2005 
Burial*9 March 2005Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH 

Family

Rose Allene Droste b. 15 Feb 1925, d. 2 Jun 2020

Roger Melvin Droste

Father*William Frederick Droste b. 4 Nov 1886, d. 6 Oct 1958
Mother*Rose Ona Banghardt b. 8 Nov 1888, d. 13 Dec 1971
Birth*3 June 1930Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH 
Employment*Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati 
Death*31 May 2009Mercy Hospital, Fairfield, Butler, OH 
Burial*4 June 2009Oak Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH 

Alta Mary Backer

Birth*14 May 1905 
Married Name26 November 1930Droste 
Marriage*26 November 1930Oscar Andrew Droste 
Death*11 July 1974resided in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH 

Family

Oscar Andrew Droste b. 1 Aug 1896, d. 20 Dec 1989

John Peter Bertram

Birth*7 September 1844MI 
Marriage*14 May 1872Theresa Rademacher; Clinton County, MI 
Occupation*the founder, about 1870, and a druggist at Bertram's Drug Store in Wesphalia. 
CauseDeathhad chronic interstitial nephritis 
Death*10 November 1929Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Burial*14 November 1929Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family

Theresa Rademacher b. 9 Aug 1854, d. 7 Sep 1942

Margaret Affhalter

Birth*19 March 1829Alsace, France; her 1880 census record states France 
Married NameSimon 
Marriage*1863Peter Simon; Clinton County, MI 
Married NameRademacher 
Marriage*16 August 1870John Peter Rademacher; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Fr G. Godez officiated with Albert Damsky of Westphalia as witness, other witness not recorded 
Death*13 July 1897Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Burial*St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family 1

Peter Simon b. 21 Oct 1808, d. 9 Aug 1869
Children 1.Mary Margaret Simon Sr Amadea S.C.C. b. 29 Jul 1864, d. 31 Dec 1949
 2.Mary A. Simon b. 14 Dec 1865, d. 26 Jul 1888
 3.Peter Simon b. 13 Jul 1868, d. 11 Apr 1946

Family 2

John Peter Rademacher b. 21 Apr 1824, d. 8 Mar 1911

Mary A. Simon

Father*Peter Simon b. 21 Oct 1808, d. 9 Aug 1869
Mother*Margaret Affhalter b. 19 Mar 1829, d. 13 Jul 1897
Step-fatherJohn Peter Rademacher b. 21 Apr 1824, d. 8 Mar 1911
Birth*14 December 1865Clinton County, MI 
Married NameDroste 
Marriage*24 September 1883Anthony Droste; Clinton County, MI 
Death*26 July 1888Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Burial*1888St. Mary Cemetery, Clinton County, MI 

Family

Anthony Droste b. 6 May 1859, d. 16 Nov 1932

Peter Simon

Father*Peter Simon b. 21 Oct 1808, d. 9 Aug 1869
Mother*Margaret Affhalter b. 19 Mar 1829, d. 13 Jul 1897
Step-fatherJohn Peter Rademacher b. 21 Apr 1824, d. 8 Mar 1911
Birth*13 July 1868Westphalia Twp., Clinton, MI 
Death*11 April 1946Clinton County, MI 

Peter Simon

Birth*21 October 1808Putzfeld/Ahr, Rhineland, Germany 
Marriage*Anna Maria Berzen; Putzfeld/Ahr, Rhineland, Germany; Anna M. Berzen and had ten children 
Immigration*1842Anna Maria Berzen; The family of Peter Simon, age 35, Anna Maria, age 32, Joh. Peter, age 10, Maria Catherine, age 7, Susanna, age 3, Elizabeth, age 78, all from Prussia, departed from Rotterdam on the ship Herald and arrived on 23 Jul 1842 in Baltimore, Maryland. 
Witness: Catharine Simon
Marriage*1863Margaret Affhalter; Clinton County, MI 
Death*9 August 1869of typhoid fever, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Burial*August 1869St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Family 1

Anna Maria Berzen b. 19 Apr 1811, d. a Jul 1860
Child 1.Catharine Simon+ b. 14 Sep 1835, d. 15 Jun 1899

Family 2

Margaret Affhalter b. 19 Mar 1829, d. 13 Jul 1897
Children 1.Mary Margaret Simon Sr Amadea S.C.C. b. 29 Jul 1864, d. 31 Dec 1949
 2.Mary A. Simon b. 14 Dec 1865, d. 26 Jul 1888
 3.Peter Simon b. 13 Jul 1868, d. 11 Apr 1946

Frank George Engelbert

Father*Andrew Engelbert b. 7 Dec 1837, d. 7 Jul 1902
Mother*Barbara Wiegand b. 9 Sep 1833, d. 9 Oct 1901
Birth*1 November 1872Warren, Macomb, MI 
Marriage*19 October 1907Anna H. Zimmerman; Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada; W.H. Snelgrove officiated with witnesses Lena Howe and Olive Snelgrove, both of Windsor 
Attributes*Frank was of medium height and build with grey eyes and brown hair in 1918. 
Death*8 June 1947Roseville, Macomb, MI 

Family

Anna H. Zimmerman b. 15 Jun 1883, d. 18 Mar 1940
Children 1.Vera Engelbert b. 29 May 1908, d. 21 Aug 1955
 2.Melvin F. Engelbert b. 12 Jan 1911, d. Jul 1955
 3.Andrew E. Engelbert b. 11 Dec 1912, d. 30 May 1999
 4.Howard G. Engelbert b. 15 Nov 1915, d. 14 Jan 1948
 5.Myrtle E. Engelbert b. 13 Nov 1918, d. 16 Feb 1972
 6.Kenneth A. Engelbert+ b. 19 Apr 1921, d. 29 Dec 1987

Anna H. Zimmerman

Birth*15 June 1883Waren, Macomb, MI 
Married NameEngelbert 
Marriage*19 October 1907Frank George Engelbert; Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada; W.H. Snelgrove officiated with witnesses Lena Howe and Olive Snelgrove, both of Windsor 
Death*18 March 1940Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 

Family

Frank George Engelbert b. 1 Nov 1872, d. 8 Jun 1947
Children 1.Vera Engelbert b. 29 May 1908, d. 21 Aug 1955
 2.Melvin F. Engelbert b. 12 Jan 1911, d. Jul 1955
 3.Andrew E. Engelbert b. 11 Dec 1912, d. 30 May 1999
 4.Howard G. Engelbert b. 15 Nov 1915, d. 14 Jan 1948
 5.Myrtle E. Engelbert b. 13 Nov 1918, d. 16 Feb 1972
 6.Kenneth A. Engelbert+ b. 19 Apr 1921, d. 29 Dec 1987

Rebecca Puffer

Father*Capt. Jabez Puffer b. 1705, d. 21 Jun 1789
Mother*Hannah Treadway b. 19 Mar 1715, d. 28 Jul 1777
Birth*21 February 1748Sudbury, Middlesex, MA 
Married Name15 April 1766Gibson 
Marriage*15 April 1766Rev Stephen Gibson; Sudbury, Middlesex, MA 
Death*7 October 1815Boston, Suffolk, MA 
Burial*Ashby First Parish Burial Ground, Ashby, Middlesex, MA 

Family

Rev Stephen Gibson b. 29 Mar 1745, d. 3 Feb 1812

Bruno Carreyn

Birth*circa 1814Belgium 
Marriage*Juliana Degzaeve 
Immigration*1867Juliana Degzaeve 
Witness: Adeline Carreyn
Witness: Edward Carreyn
Witness: Theodore Carreyn
Witness: Helen Carreyn
Witness: Victoria Mary Carreyn
Witness: Octavia Carreyn
Occupation*a farmer 
Death*August 1888Wayne County, MI 
Burial*14 August 1888Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

Juliana Degzaeve b. 22 Apr 1822, d. 25 Sep 1911
Children 1.Sylvester E. Carreyn b. 1845, d. 22 Apr 1910
 2.Henry Carreyn b. 21 Jul 1848, d. 3 Apr 1920
 3.Edward Carreyn b. May 1851, d. 2 May 1905
 4.Theodore Carreyn b. c 1853, d. Jan 1883
 5.Octavia Carreyn b. 28 Jul 1854, d. 18 Aug 1912
 6.Helen Carreyn b. c 1856
 7.Victoria Mary Carreyn b. 22 Feb 1858, d. 3 Feb 1925
 8.Adeline Carreyn+ b. Sep 1864, d. 28 Oct 1957

Juliana Degzaeve

Birth*22 April 1822Belgium 
Married NameCarreyn 
Marriage*Bruno Carreyn 
Immigration*1867Bruno Carreyn 
Witness: Adeline Carreyn
Witness: Edward Carreyn
Witness: Theodore Carreyn
Witness: Helen Carreyn
Witness: Victoria Mary Carreyn
Witness: Octavia Carreyn
Residence*1890142 Sheridan Ave., Detroit, MI; In 1890 Detroit directory are Juliana Carreyn, widow of Bruno, and Sylvester Carreyn, both residing at this address. 
CauseDeathhad carcinoma of the stomach and senility 
Death*25 September 1911Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI 
Witness: Adeline Carreyn
Burial*28 September 1911Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

Bruno Carreyn b. c 1814, d. Aug 1888
Children 1.Sylvester E. Carreyn b. 1845, d. 22 Apr 1910
 2.Henry Carreyn b. 21 Jul 1848, d. 3 Apr 1920
 3.Edward Carreyn b. May 1851, d. 2 May 1905
 4.Theodore Carreyn b. c 1853, d. Jan 1883
 5.Octavia Carreyn b. 28 Jul 1854, d. 18 Aug 1912
 6.Helen Carreyn b. c 1856
 7.Victoria Mary Carreyn b. 22 Feb 1858, d. 3 Feb 1925
 8.Adeline Carreyn+ b. Sep 1864, d. 28 Oct 1957

Stanley John Schweiger

Birth*5 December 1917Dearborn, Wayne, MI 
Marriage*17 September 1938Edith Agnes Maddelein; St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond, Macomb, MI 
Occupation*Edith Agnes Maddelein; owners of the Richmond Hardware store from 1949-1974 
Residence*2010Richmond, MI 
Note*Stanley was a former Rotary member, past grand knight of Richmond Knights of Columbus # 2667, former city zoning board member and council member, and enjoyed fishing, woodworking and his grandchildren. 
Death*2 January 2013Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 
NoteHe was survived by his children: Sharon (Joseph) Rhein and Donna (Gus) Rottman all of Richmond, Charlene and Ronald Caldwell of North Branch; eight grand children; 14 gr-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Norman and Phyllis Schweiger of East Pointe; sister Rita Schweiger of Richmond; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Maddelein of East China; several nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his wife; sister, Sister Mary Ida O.P. (Gertrude) Schweiger; brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Emily Schweiger. 
Burial*5 January 2013St. Michaels Cemetery, Richmond, Macomb, MI 

Family

Edith Agnes Maddelein b. 13 Dec 1916, d. 27 Jul 2008

Mildred Elizabeth Porter

Birth*8 August 1919Billings, Yellowstone, MT 
Married NameMaddelein 
Marriage*3 October 1948Lawrence Peter Maddelein; Reno, Washoe, NV 
Residence*Lawrence Peter Maddelein; San Luis Obispo, CA; they moved there in 1995 
Death*11 December 2012San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA 
Note*She was survived by her children, Dennis Maddelein, Robert Maddelein, Patty Maddelein and Linda (Maddelein) Palmer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Henry Porter and Harriet Elizabeth (Guiler) Porter; husband of 59 years, Lawrence Peter Maddelein. 
Burial*Los Osos Memorial Park, San Luis Obispo, CA 

Family

Lawrence Peter Maddelein b. 3 Mar 1919, d. 28 Nov 2007
Child 1.Patricia Anne Maddelein+

James Edward Thelen

Birth*8 June 1917Richmond, Macomb, MI 
Employment*1942Packard Motor Car Co in Detroit MI 
EmploymentDon's Liquor Store in Long Beach CA in the 1960's 
Death*14 February 1981resided in Escondido, San Diego, CA 
Burial*St. Michael's Cemetery, Richmond, Macomb, MI 

Mary Alice Claeys

Father*George Augustine Claeys b. 30 Aug 1905, d. 18 Jul 1988
Mother*Marie Elizabeth Abele b. 18 Oct 1910, d. 17 Nov 1975

Family

Robert George Maddelein b. 28 Apr 1926, d. 19 May 2020

Albert Arthur Lauer

Father*Charles B. Lauer b. 22 Mar 1857, d. 30 Oct 1936
Mother*Elizabeth Devantier b. 28 Jan 1858, d. 25 Oct 1909
Birth*28 September 1890Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Marriage*27 September 1916Loretta H. Maddelein; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Fred L. Heideuriech officiated with witnesses William J. Schulte of N. Detroit and Edith Maddelein of Detroit 
Witness: William George Schulte
Witness: Edith S. Maddelein
Attributes*He was of medium height and build with light blue eyes and light brown hair in 1917. 
Occupation*a shipping clerk for a Mill Co. 
Death*11 March 1962MI 
Funeralwas arranged by Eppens-Van Deweghe Funeral Home (city not mentioned) 
Burial*14 March 1962Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

Loretta H. Maddelein b. 1 Sep 1891, d. 8 Aug 1982
Children 1.Elizabeth M. Lauer b. 21 Apr 1917, d. 17 Dec 2001
 2.James Joseph Lauer b. 13 Dec 1918, d. 2 Feb 1990
 3.Francis Albert Lauer b. 13 Feb 1922, d. 17 Nov 2000
 4.John Raymond "Jack" Lauer b. 4 Jan 1927, d. 14 Jan 2010
 5.Joan Marie Lauer b. 9 Jun 1928, d. 1 Oct 1988

Elizabeth M. Lauer

Father*Albert Arthur Lauer b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 11 Mar 1962
Mother*Loretta H. Maddelein b. 1 Sep 1891, d. 8 Aug 1982
Birth*21 April 1917Wayne County, MI 
Married NamePeters 
Marriage*19 November 1938Joseph Gustaf Peters; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr W.D. Hunigan officiated with witnesses James Lauer and Eleanor Perry, both of Detroit 
Witness: James Joseph Lauer
Note*1988survived her sister, Joan 
Death*17 December 2001MI; resided in St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 

Family

Joseph Gustaf Peters b. 26 Mar 1904, d. 10 Dec 1998

James Joseph Lauer

Father*Albert Arthur Lauer b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 11 Mar 1962
Mother*Loretta H. Maddelein b. 1 Sep 1891, d. 8 Aug 1982
Birth*13 December 1918Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Marriage19 November 1938Joseph Gustaf Peters, Elizabeth M. Lauer; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr W.D. Hunigan officiated with witnesses James Lauer and Eleanor Perry, both of Detroit 
Employment*Bamal Corp (distributor of standard and special fastening systems) in Detroit as a foreman 
Death*2 February 1990Royal Oak, Oakland, MI; also resided there 

Francis Albert Lauer

Father*Albert Arthur Lauer b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 11 Mar 1962
Mother*Loretta H. Maddelein b. 1 Sep 1891, d. 8 Aug 1982
Birth*13 February 1922Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Employment*MI State Dept of Revenue in Detroit in the 1950's 
Death*17 November 2000Wayne County, MI; resided in Northville, Wayne, MI 

John Raymond "Jack" Lauer

Father*Albert Arthur Lauer b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 11 Mar 1962
Mother*Loretta H. Maddelein b. 1 Sep 1891, d. 8 Aug 1982
Birth*4 January 1927Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Milit-End*He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 3 January 1945 - 4 June 1946, honorably discharged as Seaman First Class. He earned an American Area WWII Victory Medal and an Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal. 
Occupation*Jack earned a BA in Business Administration from the Detroit Institute of Technology in 1950. He retired as Manager from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. 
Death*14 January 2010Crittenton Hospital, Rochester Hills, Oakland, MI 
Note*He was survived by his wife, Phyllis (Popma); daughter, Ann Lauer; sons: Charles (Marge), Richard (Tish), Kurt (Barb) and Mark (Laura); grandchildren: T.C., Matt, Patrick, Megan, Martin, Kira and Bridget. He was predeceased by son, Tommy. 
NoteJohn Shevsky (husband of Joan Lauer) sent an email to MK in Feb 2012 to say that Jack's wife had also died before the 2012 date. 
Burial18 January 2010Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Oakland, MI 
Funeral*18 January 2010Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Beverly Hills, Oakland, MI; 10:00 a.m. with arrangements by A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home of Troy 

Joan Marie Lauer

Father*Albert Arthur Lauer b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 11 Mar 1962
Mother*Loretta H. Maddelein b. 1 Sep 1891, d. 8 Aug 1982
Birth*9 June 1928Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Married NameShevsky 
Marriage*28 May 1949John Roman Shevsky; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Marion Schulte, daughter of Elmer and Marie (Maddelein) was a bridesmaid 
Witness: Marion Kathleen Schulte
CauseDeathhad cancer 
Death*1 October 1988St. John Hospital, Detroit, Wayne, MI; resided in St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 
Note*Joan was survived by her husband, John; daughters, Karen Murphy of Andrews TX, Margaret Mims of Fraser, and Janet Chetcuti and Kristine, both of East Detroit; sons, John of Clinton Twp. and David of Salem PA; three brothers; one sister; seven grandchildren. 
NoteMemorial donations suggested to the Michigan Cancer Foundation. 
Burial4 October 1988Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 
Funeral*4 October 1988St. Barnabas Catholic Church, East Detroit, Macomb, MI; 11 a.m. with A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe Woods handling the arrangements 

Family

John Roman Shevsky b. 9 Aug 1926, d. 17 Dec 2019

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