Albert W. Hake
| Father* | William Hake b. 11 Mar 1828, d. 18 Jan 1921 | |
| Mother* | Anna Maria Schuettler b. 8 Apr 1836, d. 17 Dec 1908 |
| Birth* | 24 March 1871 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Marriage* | 25 June 1902 | Josephine F. Berles; St. Mary's Church, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Father J.M. Danelzer officiated with witnesses Paul J. Hake and Albert Berles, both of Grand Rapids Witness: Paul John Hake |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1910 | Theresa Cordes; Ward 8, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Coresa Berles, head of house, widow, age 62, married 45yrs?, mother of 3 , 3 living, b MI, parents written as b England (but that must have been confused with Albert's entry); Albert Hake, son-in-law, age 39, married 8yrs, b MI, parents b England, bookkeeper; Josephine, dau of head, age 37, mar 8 yrs, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, father b Germany, mother b MI; Louise, dau, age 7, b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon |
| Census* | 8 January 1920 | Josephine F. Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert Hake, age 48, b MI, parents Germany, coal dealer at coal yard; Josephine, wife, age 47, b MI, father b Germany, mother MI; Louise M., dau, age 16, bookkeeper at coal office; Florence F or T, dau, age 6 - dau's b MI; next pg: Theresa Berles, mother-in-law, age 74, widow, b MI, parents Germany - res 207 Mt. Vernon Witness: Theresa Cordes Witness: Louise M. Hake Witness: Florence Hake |
| Census | 9 April 1930 | Josephine F. Berles; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert W. Hake, age 59, married at 29, b MI, parents b Germany, proprietor of coal yd; Josephine, wife, age 58, mar at 28, b MI, father Germany, mother MI; Florence, dau, age 17, b MI; Floyd Patrick, head of house, but at same address - renting for $25, age 29, married at 22, b MI, parents MI, bookkeeper at coal co; Louise, wife (& dau of Albert), age 27, mar at 21; Albert, son, age 6; Jean, dau, age 4 - both children b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon, value $8,500, radio in home Witness: Louise M. Hake Witness: Florence Hake Witness: Floyd Joseph Patrick Witness: Albert William Patrick Witness: Jeanne Marie Patrick |
| Occupation* | a proprietor of a retail coal yard, Hake Coal and Coke, and earlier a bookkeeper there | |
| Death* | 15 December 1949 | at home, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
Josephine F. Berles b. 27 Jun 1872, d. 19 May 1970 | |
| Children | 1. | Louise M. Hake+ b. 1903, d. 1961 |
| 2. | Florence Hake b. 29 Apr 1912, d. 21 Jan 2010 |
Louise M. Hake
| Father* | Albert W. Hake b. 24 Mar 1871, d. 15 Dec 1949 | |
| Mother* | Josephine F. Berles b. 27 Jun 1872, d. 19 May 1970 |
| Birth* | 1903 | Kent County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1910 | Theresa Cordes; Ward 8, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Coresa Berles, head of house, widow, age 62, married 45yrs?, mother of 3 , 3 living, b MI, parents written as b England (but that must have been confused with Albert's entry); Albert Hake, son-in-law, age 39, married 8yrs, b MI, parents b England, bookkeeper; Josephine, dau of head, age 37, mar 8 yrs, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, father b Germany, mother b MI; Louise, dau, age 7, b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon |
| (Witness) Census | 8 January 1920 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert Hake, age 48, b MI, parents Germany, coal dealer at coal yard; Josephine, wife, age 47, b MI, father b Germany, mother MI; Louise M., dau, age 16, bookkeeper at coal office; Florence F or T, dau, age 6 - dau's b MI; next pg: Theresa Berles, mother-in-law, age 74, widow, b MI, parents Germany - res 207 Mt. Vernon |
| Married Name | Patrick | |
| Marriage* | 8 September 1923 | Floyd Joseph Patrick; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Father John J. McAlister officiated with witnesses Berniece Cocoran and Lena Dallonay, both of Grand Rapids |
| (Witness) Census | 9 April 1930 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert W. Hake, age 59, married at 29, b MI, parents b Germany, proprietor of coal yd; Josephine, wife, age 58, mar at 28, b MI, father Germany, mother MI; Florence, dau, age 17, b MI; Floyd Patrick, head of house, but at same address - renting for $25, age 29, married at 22, b MI, parents MI, bookkeeper at coal co; Louise, wife (& dau of Albert), age 27, mar at 21; Albert, son, age 6; Jean, dau, age 4 - both children b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon, value $8,500, radio in home |
| Burial* | 1961 | Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Death* | 1961 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
Floyd Joseph Patrick b. 12 Dec 1901, d. 15 Dec 1949 | |
| Children | 1. | Albert William Patrick b. 15 Oct 1923, d. 6 Aug 1999 |
| 2. | Jeanne Marie Patrick b. 8 Jan 1926, d. 16 Oct 1997 |
Florence Hake
| Father* | Albert W. Hake b. 24 Mar 1871, d. 15 Dec 1949 | |
| Mother* | Josephine F. Berles b. 27 Jun 1872, d. 19 May 1970 |
| Birth* | 29 April 1912 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 8 January 1920 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert Hake, age 48, b MI, parents Germany, coal dealer at coal yard; Josephine, wife, age 47, b MI, father b Germany, mother MI; Louise M., dau, age 16, bookkeeper at coal office; Florence F or T, dau, age 6 - dau's b MI; next pg: Theresa Berles, mother-in-law, age 74, widow, b MI, parents Germany - res 207 Mt. Vernon |
| (Witness) Census | 9 April 1930 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert W. Hake, age 59, married at 29, b MI, parents b Germany, proprietor of coal yd; Josephine, wife, age 58, mar at 28, b MI, father Germany, mother MI; Florence, dau, age 17, b MI; Floyd Patrick, head of house, but at same address - renting for $25, age 29, married at 22, b MI, parents MI, bookkeeper at coal co; Louise, wife (& dau of Albert), age 27, mar at 21; Albert, son, age 6; Jean, dau, age 4 - both children b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon, value $8,500, radio in home |
| Married Name | Baker | |
| Marriage* | 26 October 1935 | Royal John Baker; St. Mary's Church, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Fr Joseph Brogger officiated with witnesses Jesse T. Yeates Jr. of Chicago IL and Marion Hake of Grand Rapids |
| Census* | 16 April 1940 | Royal John Baker; Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI; Royal J. Baker, age 38, 5yrs college, b WI, lived in same house in 1935, chemist at oil co; Florence, wife, age 28, 2yrs college, b MI, lived in Grand Rapids MI in 1935 - renting at 2569 North Lake Dr |
| Anecdote* | Memories from Baker cousin, Michael Bruno - "Florence's husband Royal and my mother, Monica Baker Bruno, were cousins and very close when growing up in Wisconsin. As a young man I thought Florence one of the most beautiful women I knew: very petite, classy, a little sassy in her sense of humor, and of course, those "Bette Davis eyes." I knew Janice and Paul, as well, and always was fond of them." | |
| Burial* | 2010 | Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Death* | 21 January 2010 | Naples, Collier, FL |
| Note* | Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Royal; son, Paul Baker; daughter, Janice Baker; and sister, Louise Patrick. Florence is survived by several nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. | |
| Burial | 26 January 2010 | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
Royal John Baker b. 10 Jun 1902, d. 20 Feb 1967 |
Floyd Joseph Patrick
| Birth* | 12 December 1901 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Marriage* | 8 September 1923 | Louise M. Hake; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Father John J. McAlister officiated with witnesses Berniece Cocoran and Lena Dallonay, both of Grand Rapids |
| (Witness) Census | 9 April 1930 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert W. Hake, age 59, married at 29, b MI, parents b Germany, proprietor of coal yd; Josephine, wife, age 58, mar at 28, b MI, father Germany, mother MI; Florence, dau, age 17, b MI; Floyd Patrick, head of house, but at same address - renting for $25, age 29, married at 22, b MI, parents MI, bookkeeper at coal co; Louise, wife (& dau of Albert), age 27, mar at 21; Albert, son, age 6; Jean, dau, age 4 - both children b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon, value $8,500, radio in home |
| Employment* | Albert Hake Coal & Coke Co in Grand Rapids as manager | |
| CauseDeath | had a heart attack | |
| Death* | 15 December 1949 | at home, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Note* | He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Louise Patrick; one son, Albert W.; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Dillenbeck; two grandchildren; two brothers, Albert C. Patrick of Coopersville and Arthur F. Patrick of Conklin | |
| Burial* | 19 December 1949 | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
Louise M. Hake b. 1903, d. 1961 | |
| Children | 1. | Albert William Patrick b. 15 Oct 1923, d. 6 Aug 1999 |
| 2. | Jeanne Marie Patrick b. 8 Jan 1926, d. 16 Oct 1997 |
Albert William Patrick
| Father* | Floyd Joseph Patrick b. 12 Dec 1901, d. 15 Dec 1949 | |
| Mother* | Louise M. Hake b. 1903, d. 1961 |
| Birth* | 15 October 1923 | Kent County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 9 April 1930 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert W. Hake, age 59, married at 29, b MI, parents b Germany, proprietor of coal yd; Josephine, wife, age 58, mar at 28, b MI, father Germany, mother MI; Florence, dau, age 17, b MI; Floyd Patrick, head of house, but at same address - renting for $25, age 29, married at 22, b MI, parents MI, bookkeeper at coal co; Louise, wife (& dau of Albert), age 27, mar at 21; Albert, son, age 6; Jean, dau, age 4 - both children b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon, value $8,500, radio in home |
| Employment* | Albert Hake Coal & Coke in Grand Rapids as secretary and general manager in 1954 | |
| Death* | 6 August 1999 | Memorial Mission Hospital, Ashville, Buncombe, NC; resided in Grand Rapids |
| Burial* | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Jeanne Marie Patrick
| Father* | Floyd Joseph Patrick b. 12 Dec 1901, d. 15 Dec 1949 | |
| Mother* | Louise M. Hake b. 1903, d. 1961 |
| Birth* | 8 January 1926 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 9 April 1930 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; Ward 1, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Albert W. Hake, age 59, married at 29, b MI, parents b Germany, proprietor of coal yd; Josephine, wife, age 58, mar at 28, b MI, father Germany, mother MI; Florence, dau, age 17, b MI; Floyd Patrick, head of house, but at same address - renting for $25, age 29, married at 22, b MI, parents MI, bookkeeper at coal co; Louise, wife (& dau of Albert), age 27, mar at 21; Albert, son, age 6; Jean, dau, age 4 - both children b MI - res 207 Mt. Vernon, value $8,500, radio in home |
| Death* | 16 October 1997 | Kent County, WI; resided in Rockford, Kent |
| Burial* | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Arthur M. Barber
| Father* | Horace L. Barber b. Dec 1861, d. Aug 1928 | |
| Mother* | Ella C. Rounds b. 19 Jun 1869, d. 10 Nov 1950 |
| Birth* | 1888 | WI |
| Burial* | 1899 | Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk, WI |
| Death* | 1899 | Sauk County, WI |
Floyd M. Barber
| Father* | Horace L. Barber b. Dec 1861, d. Aug 1928 | |
| Mother* | Ella C. Rounds b. 19 Jun 1869, d. 10 Nov 1950 |
| Birth* | 1891 | Sauk County, WI |
| Burial* | 1892 | Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk, WI |
| Death* | 1892 | Sauk County, WI |
Albert F. Erdman
| Name Variation | Fred Erdman | |
| Birth* | 1853 | Preussen; April or August |
| Marriage* | 18 April 1879 | Ottilia Bobbe; Portage County, WI |
| Census | June 1880 | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI; this is a different family, this Albert & Mathilda still married in 1920 with children then residing with them named Alma, Robert and Elmer: Albert Erdmann, age 28, butcher, b Pomern, parents same; Mathilda, wife, age 29, keeping house, b Mcclenburg, parents same; Mathilda, dau, age 3, b WI; Herman, son, age 1, b WI; Maria Stole, servant, age 17, b WI, parents b Germany; Julius Hagen, servant, age 19, b WI, parents b Germany |
| Census* | 14 June 1880 | Ottilia Bobbe; Fifield, Price, WI; Fred Erdman, age 25, railroad section pop, b Germany; Leta, wife, age 24, keeping house, b Germany; Jacob King, boarder, age 18, railroad laborer, b Germany; Albert Broba, boarder, age 18, railroad laborer, b Germany; Hittum ? Palmer, boarder, age 21, station agent, b IA |
| Note* | He had two different wives which were sisters. His second wife was the mother of Henrietta. By 1910 they were living separately. | |
| Marriage* | 1891 | Matilda A. Bobbe; WI |
| Census* | 4 June 1900 | Matilda A. Bobbe; Fifield, Price, WI; A.F. Erdman (indexed G. F. Edman), age 47, b Apr? Aug? 1853 in Germany, parents Germany, married 9yrs (looks like 26 crossed out), immigrated 1872, na, general store; Matilda, wife, age 32, b March 1868 in WI, parents Germany, mar 9yrs, mother of 1, 1 living (must be Henrietta); Elvina, dau, age 19, b Feb 1881, school teacher; Anna, dau, age 17, b May 1883, school teacher; Adolph, son, age 13, b Oct 1886; Henrietta, dau, age 5, b Feb 1895 - all children b WI Witness: Elvena Erdman Witness: Henrietta L. Erdman Witness: Adolph William Erdman Witness: Susan Erdman |
| Census* | 16 April 1910 | Fifield, Price, WI; Albert F. Erdman, age 57 (smudged to look like 59), b Germany, married twice (but wife not living there), immigrated 1872, na, carpenter; Adolph F., son, age 23, married 1yr, b WI, laborer; Florence C., daughter-in-law, age 20, mar 1 yr, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, father PA, mother MI; Betty, gr-dau, age 1 ?/12, b WI Witness: Adolph William Erdman Witness: Florence C. Ocker Witness: Beth E. Erdman |
| Burial* | 1916 | Forest Home Cemetery, Fifield, Price, WI |
| Death* | 1916 | Price County, WI |
Family 1 |
Ottilia Bobbe b. 27 Dec 1861, d. 22 Sep 1889 | |
| Children | 1. | Elvena Erdman+ b. 17 Jan 1881, d. 26 May 1967 |
| 2. | Susan Erdman b. 5 May 1883, d. Aug 1977 | |
| 3. | Adolph William Erdman+ b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 29 Aug 1975 |
Family 2 |
Matilda A. Bobbe b. Mar 1868, d. 1950 | |
| Child | 1. | Henrietta L. Erdman b. 4 Feb 1895, d. Aug 1985 |
Henrietta L. Erdman
| Father* | Albert F. Erdman b. 1853, d. 1916 | |
| Mother* | Matilda A. Bobbe b. Mar 1868, d. 1950 |
| Birth* | 4 February 1895 | Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 4 June 1900 | Albert F. Erdman, Matilda A. Bobbe; Fifield, Price, WI; A.F. Erdman (indexed G. F. Edman), age 47, b Apr? Aug? 1853 in Germany, parents Germany, married 9yrs (looks like 26 crossed out), immigrated 1872, na, general store; Matilda, wife, age 32, b March 1868 in WI, parents Germany, mar 9yrs, mother of 1, 1 living (must be Henrietta); Elvina, dau, age 19, b Feb 1881, school teacher; Anna, dau, age 17, b May 1883, school teacher; Adolph, son, age 13, b Oct 1886; Henrietta, dau, age 5, b Feb 1895 - all children b WI |
| (Witness) Census | 2 March 1920 | Matilda A. Bobbe; Park Falls, Price, WI; Matilda Erdman, age 52, divorced, b WI, parents b Germany, proprietor of rooming house - must be elsewhere as no roomers enumerated with her ; Susie, dau, age 37, single, b WI, works at book shop; Henrietta, dau, age 25, single, b WI, school teacher |
| Census* | 17 April 1930 | Park Falls, Price, WI; Henrietta Erdman, age 35, single, b WI, father WI, mother Germany, teacher in public school, listed as dau of Peter and Bridget Wilcox |
| Occupation* | owner of Erdman Children's Shop at 520 W 2nd (everything for infants, boys and girls) in Ashland WI | |
| Residence* | 1967 | Green Valley, AZ |
| Death* | August 1985 | AZ; resided Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ |
| Burial* | Forest Home Cemetery, Fifield, Price, WI |
Adolph William Erdman
| Father* | Albert F. Erdman b. 1853, d. 1916 | |
| Mother* | Ottilia Bobbe b. 27 Dec 1861, d. 22 Sep 1889 |
| Birth* | 31 October 1887 | Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 4 June 1900 | Albert F. Erdman, Matilda A. Bobbe; Fifield, Price, WI; A.F. Erdman (indexed G. F. Edman), age 47, b Apr? Aug? 1853 in Germany, parents Germany, married 9yrs (looks like 26 crossed out), immigrated 1872, na, general store; Matilda, wife, age 32, b March 1868 in WI, parents Germany, mar 9yrs, mother of 1, 1 living (must be Henrietta); Elvina, dau, age 19, b Feb 1881, school teacher; Anna, dau, age 17, b May 1883, school teacher; Adolph, son, age 13, b Oct 1886; Henrietta, dau, age 5, b Feb 1895 - all children b WI |
| Marriage* | circa 1908 | Florence C. Ocker; Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1910 | Albert F. Erdman; Fifield, Price, WI; Albert F. Erdman, age 57 (smudged to look like 59), b Germany, married twice (but wife not living there), immigrated 1872, na, carpenter; Adolph F., son, age 23, married 1yr, b WI, laborer; Florence C., daughter-in-law, age 20, mar 1 yr, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, father PA, mother MI; Betty, gr-dau, age 1 ?/12, b WI |
| Census* | 3 January 1920 | Florence C. Ocker; Fifield, Price, WI; Adolph F. Erdman, age 33, b WI, parents Germany, retail merchant - general store; Florence C., wife, age 30, b MI, parents MI; Bette, dau, age 11; Inez, dau, age 9; Maxine, dau, age 7; Welcome, son, age 2 11/12 - all children b WI Witness: Beth E. Erdman Witness: Inez H. Erdman Witness: Maxine Grace Erdman Witness: Welcome Ocker Erdman |
| Census | 4 April 1930 | Florence C. Ocker; Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Ad. Erdman, age 43, married at 20, b WI, father Germany, mother WI, manager of billiard parlor; Florence, wife, age 39, mar at 18, b MI, parents MI; Inez, dau, age 19; Maxine, dau, age 17; Welcom, son, age 13; Carol, dau, age 5 - oldest children b WI, youngest one in SD Witness: Inez H. Erdman Witness: Maxine Grace Erdman Witness: Welcome Ocker Erdman Witness: Carol Jean Erdman |
| Residence* | Sioux Falls, SD | |
| Death* | 29 August 1975 | Minnehaha County, SD; resided Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD |
| Burial* | Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD |
Family |
Florence C. Ocker b. 27 Jul 1889, d. 4 Jul 1973 | |
| Children | 1. | Beth E. Erdman b. 17 Aug 1908, d. 21 Jul 1985 |
| 2. | Inez H. Erdman b. 29 Aug 1910, d. 4 Oct 1977 | |
| 3. | Maxine Grace Erdman b. 21 Aug 1912, d. 26 Nov 2000 | |
| 4. | Welcome Ocker Erdman b. 23 Jan 1917, d. 23 Dec 1993 | |
| 5. | Carol Jean Erdman b. 25 Dec 1924, d. 7 Jan 2022 |
Florence C. Ocker
| Birth* | 27 July 1889 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Census* | 2 June 1900 | Vicksburg Village, Schoolcraft Twp, Kalamazoo, MI; Henry Ocker, age 36, married 14yrs, b March 1864 in PA, parents b PA, laborer in saw mill; Elzon, wife, age 37, mar 14yrs, mother of 5, 5 living, b MI, parents b PA; Fay, son, age 14, b May 1886 in MI; Florence C. dau, age 10, b July 1889 in MI; Fred H., son, age 7, b May1893 in MI; Fern N., dau, age 7, b May 1893 in MI; next pg: Earnest E., son, age 6/12, b Nov 1899 in MI - no street name |
| Census | 1 June 1905 | Fifield, Price, WI; Henry O. Ocker, age 40, b PA, parents b PA, manufacturing - labor; Elisa, wife, age 42, b MI, parents b PA, housewife; Fay W., son, age 19, sawyer; Florence C., dau, age 16, housework; Fern M., dau, age 12; Fred H., son, age 12; Ernest E., son, age 5 - children b MI |
| Married Name | Erdman | |
| Marriage* | circa 1908 | Adolph William Erdman; Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1910 | Albert F. Erdman; Fifield, Price, WI; Albert F. Erdman, age 57 (smudged to look like 59), b Germany, married twice (but wife not living there), immigrated 1872, na, carpenter; Adolph F., son, age 23, married 1yr, b WI, laborer; Florence C., daughter-in-law, age 20, mar 1 yr, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, father PA, mother MI; Betty, gr-dau, age 1 ?/12, b WI |
| Census* | 3 January 1920 | Adolph William Erdman; Fifield, Price, WI; Adolph F. Erdman, age 33, b WI, parents Germany, retail merchant - general store; Florence C., wife, age 30, b MI, parents MI; Bette, dau, age 11; Inez, dau, age 9; Maxine, dau, age 7; Welcome, son, age 2 11/12 - all children b WI Witness: Beth E. Erdman Witness: Inez H. Erdman Witness: Maxine Grace Erdman Witness: Welcome Ocker Erdman |
| Census | 4 April 1930 | Adolph William Erdman; Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Ad. Erdman, age 43, married at 20, b WI, father Germany, mother WI, manager of billiard parlor; Florence, wife, age 39, mar at 18, b MI, parents MI; Inez, dau, age 19; Maxine, dau, age 17; Welcom, son, age 13; Carol, dau, age 5 - oldest children b WI, youngest one in SD Witness: Inez H. Erdman Witness: Maxine Grace Erdman Witness: Welcome Ocker Erdman Witness: Carol Jean Erdman |
| Death* | 4 July 1973 | Minnehaha County, SD; resided Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD |
| Burial* | Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD |
Family |
Adolph William Erdman b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 29 Aug 1975 | |
| Children | 1. | Beth E. Erdman b. 17 Aug 1908, d. 21 Jul 1985 |
| 2. | Inez H. Erdman b. 29 Aug 1910, d. 4 Oct 1977 | |
| 3. | Maxine Grace Erdman b. 21 Aug 1912, d. 26 Nov 2000 | |
| 4. | Welcome Ocker Erdman b. 23 Jan 1917, d. 23 Dec 1993 | |
| 5. | Carol Jean Erdman b. 25 Dec 1924, d. 7 Jan 2022 |
Beth E. Erdman
| Father* | Adolph William Erdman b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 29 Aug 1975 | |
| Mother* | Florence C. Ocker b. 27 Jul 1889, d. 4 Jul 1973 |
| Name Variation | Bette Erdman | |
| Birth* | 17 August 1908 | Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1910 | Albert F. Erdman; Fifield, Price, WI; Albert F. Erdman, age 57 (smudged to look like 59), b Germany, married twice (but wife not living there), immigrated 1872, na, carpenter; Adolph F., son, age 23, married 1yr, b WI, laborer; Florence C., daughter-in-law, age 20, mar 1 yr, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, father PA, mother MI; Betty, gr-dau, age 1 ?/12, b WI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 January 1920 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Fifield, Price, WI; Adolph F. Erdman, age 33, b WI, parents Germany, retail merchant - general store; Florence C., wife, age 30, b MI, parents MI; Bette, dau, age 11; Inez, dau, age 9; Maxine, dau, age 7; Welcome, son, age 2 11/12 - all children b WI |
| Marriage* | 28 September 1928 | Clayton O. Waring; Lincoln County, SD; Rev. Kearton officiated |
| Death* | 21 July 1985 | Ramsey County, MN; resided in St. Paul MN |
| Burial* | 1985 | Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD |
Family |
Clayton O. Waring b. 30 Jan 1907, d. 9 Dec 1961 |
Inez H. Erdman
| Father* | Adolph William Erdman b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 29 Aug 1975 | |
| Mother* | Florence C. Ocker b. 27 Jul 1889, d. 4 Jul 1973 |
| Birth* | 29 August 1910 | Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 January 1920 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Fifield, Price, WI; Adolph F. Erdman, age 33, b WI, parents Germany, retail merchant - general store; Florence C., wife, age 30, b MI, parents MI; Bette, dau, age 11; Inez, dau, age 9; Maxine, dau, age 7; Welcome, son, age 2 11/12 - all children b WI |
| (Witness) Census | 4 April 1930 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Ad. Erdman, age 43, married at 20, b WI, father Germany, mother WI, manager of billiard parlor; Florence, wife, age 39, mar at 18, b MI, parents MI; Inez, dau, age 19; Maxine, dau, age 17; Welcom, son, age 13; Carol, dau, age 5 - oldest children b WI, youngest one in SD |
| Death* | 4 October 1977 | Minnehaha County, SD |
| Burial* | Hills of Rest Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD |
Maxine Grace Erdman
| Father* | Adolph William Erdman b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 29 Aug 1975 | |
| Mother* | Florence C. Ocker b. 27 Jul 1889, d. 4 Jul 1973 |
| Birth* | 21 August 1912 | Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 January 1920 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Fifield, Price, WI; Adolph F. Erdman, age 33, b WI, parents Germany, retail merchant - general store; Florence C., wife, age 30, b MI, parents MI; Bette, dau, age 11; Inez, dau, age 9; Maxine, dau, age 7; Welcome, son, age 2 11/12 - all children b WI |
| (Witness) Census | 4 April 1930 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Ad. Erdman, age 43, married at 20, b WI, father Germany, mother WI, manager of billiard parlor; Florence, wife, age 39, mar at 18, b MI, parents MI; Inez, dau, age 19; Maxine, dau, age 17; Welcom, son, age 13; Carol, dau, age 5 - oldest children b WI, youngest one in SD |
| Married Name | Alstrup | |
| Marriage* | 5 April 1936 | Donald M. Alstrup; Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD |
| Census* | 3 April 1940 | Donald M. Alstrup; Ward 4, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Donald Alstrup, age 28, 4yrs college, b SD, artitect of federal housing; Maxine, wife, age 27, 2yrs college, b WI; Judy, dau, age 1, b SD; Donald, son, age 7/12, b SD - renting at 812 Tweenth |
| Death* | 26 November 2000 | Missoula County, MT |
Family |
Donald M. Alstrup b. 7 Feb 1911, d. 21 Apr 1999 |
Welcome Ocker Erdman
| Father* | Adolph William Erdman b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 29 Aug 1975 | |
| Mother* | Florence C. Ocker b. 27 Jul 1889, d. 4 Jul 1973 |
| Birth* | 23 January 1917 | Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 January 1920 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Fifield, Price, WI; Adolph F. Erdman, age 33, b WI, parents Germany, retail merchant - general store; Florence C., wife, age 30, b MI, parents MI; Bette, dau, age 11; Inez, dau, age 9; Maxine, dau, age 7; Welcome, son, age 2 11/12 - all children b WI |
| (Witness) Census | 4 April 1930 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Ad. Erdman, age 43, married at 20, b WI, father Germany, mother WI, manager of billiard parlor; Florence, wife, age 39, mar at 18, b MI, parents MI; Inez, dau, age 19; Maxine, dau, age 17; Welcom, son, age 13; Carol, dau, age 5 - oldest children b WI, youngest one in SD |
| Marriage* | 4 January 1938 | Frances Lucille Stone; Canton, Lincoln, SD |
| Census* | 13 April 1940 | Frances Lucille Stone; Ward 2, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Welcom Erdman, age 23, 4yrs h.s., b WI, sales clerk at pool hall; Lucille, wife, age 20, 4yrs h.s., b SD; Sharon K., dau, age 7/12, b SD - renting at 601 S. Forest Ave |
| Milit-Beg* | 23 July 1945 | in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Private |
| Milit-End* | 14 February 1946 | |
| Death* | 23 December 1993 | Orange County, CA; resided Laguna Hills, Orange; last benefit Hemet, Riverside, CA |
| Burial* | 10 January 1994 | Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA |
Family |
Frances Lucille Stone b. 19 Sep 1919, d. 16 Jul 1988 |
Frances Lucille Stone
| Name Variation | Lucille | |
| Birth* | 19 September 1919 | SD |
| Census | 2 February 1920 | Benton, Minnehaha, SD; Willard Stone, age 53, b MI, father b Canada, mother b NY, farmer; Sarah, wife, age 48, b NY, father b Canada, mother b France; Charles R., son, age 22, b NE, farm labor; Ethel, dau-in-law, age 20, b SD, father b WI, mother b SD; Frances L., gr-dau, age 5/12, b SD; Elmer F., son, age 21, b NE, farm labor; Harvey Pierce, servant, age 21, b IL, parents b IL, farm labor |
| Marriage* | 4 January 1938 | Welcome Ocker Erdman; Canton, Lincoln, SD |
| Census* | 13 April 1940 | Welcome Ocker Erdman; Ward 2, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Welcom Erdman, age 23, 4yrs h.s., b WI, sales clerk at pool hall; Lucille, wife, age 20, 4yrs h.s., b SD; Sharon K., dau, age 7/12, b SD - renting at 601 S. Forest Ave |
| Married Name | Erdman | |
| Death* | 16 July 1988 | CA |
| Burial* | 28 July 1988 | Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA |
Family |
Welcome Ocker Erdman b. 23 Jan 1917, d. 23 Dec 1993 |
Carol Jean Erdman
| Father* | Adolph William Erdman b. 31 Oct 1887, d. 29 Aug 1975 | |
| Mother* | Florence C. Ocker b. 27 Jul 1889, d. 4 Jul 1973 |
| Birth* | 25 December 1924 | Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD |
| (Witness) Census | 4 April 1930 | Adolph William Erdman, Florence C. Ocker; Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD; Ad. Erdman, age 43, married at 20, b WI, father Germany, mother WI, manager of billiard parlor; Florence, wife, age 39, mar at 18, b MI, parents MI; Inez, dau, age 19; Maxine, dau, age 17; Welcom, son, age 13; Carol, dau, age 5 - oldest children b WI, youngest one in SD |
| Married Name | Wood | |
| Marriage* | 14 February 1948 | Albert Ernest Wood; First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD |
| Anecdote* | In Schuyler NE Carol was a deacon of the Presbyterian Church; she was active in Presbyterian Women's Fellowship, Book Club, Garden Club, Civic Club, Golf Club and a sister to PEO Chapter HG. In 1984 Al and Carol retired in Sun City, AZ where they remained active in their church and volunteering in the community. She also served as deacon at Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City. Carol completed several community college courses in AZ and wrote her autobiography, "Everything's Coming Up Roses." In 2005 the couple moved to Lincoln to be closer to family. | |
| Anecdote | A willing participant and up for any challenge be it badminton or hula hoops, Carol enjoyed playing cards and board games, traveling, writing, corresponding through letters, conversation, cooking, sewing, drawing, knitting, entertaining and most importantly, comforting others. | |
| Residence* | 2019 | Lincoln, NE |
| Death* | 7 January 2022 | Lincoln, Lancaster, NE |
| Note* | She was survived br daughters: Deb Duval (Gerald Tessin), Lincoln NE; Teresa (Curt) Mentzer, Yankton SD; son, Drake (Connie) Wood, Lennox SD; grandchildren: Chad (Sherri) Duval, Amy (Cliff) Carlson, Lincoln NE; Melissa (Troy) Millea-Wood, Skip (Amanda) Wood, Queen Creek, AZ; Max (Jen) Mentzer, Omaha NE; Alex (Lisa) Mentzer, Sam Mentzer (special friend, Angelic), Chicago IL; gr-grandchildren: Kelty, Jack, Will and Josh Duval; Heath, Hannah Carlson; Rex Wood; Miles, Weston and Lilian Mentzer; numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband and in-laws. | |
| Note | Memorial donations suggested to The Miracle-Ear Foundation Gift of Sound. | |
| Funeral* | 28 May 2022 | First-Plymouth Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Lincoln, NE; as a celebration of Carol's life |
Family |
Albert Ernest Wood b. 7 Jan 1924, d. 19 Feb 2009 |
Susan Erdman
| Father* | Albert F. Erdman b. 1853, d. 1916 | |
| Mother* | Ottilia Bobbe b. 27 Dec 1861, d. 22 Sep 1889 |
| Birth* | 5 May 1883 | Price County, WI |
| (Witness) Census | 4 June 1900 | Albert F. Erdman, Matilda A. Bobbe; Fifield, Price, WI; A.F. Erdman (indexed G. F. Edman), age 47, b Apr? Aug? 1853 in Germany, parents Germany, married 9yrs (looks like 26 crossed out), immigrated 1872, na, general store; Matilda, wife, age 32, b March 1868 in WI, parents Germany, mar 9yrs, mother of 1, 1 living (must be Henrietta); Elvina, dau, age 19, b Feb 1881, school teacher; Anna, dau, age 17, b May 1883, school teacher; Adolph, son, age 13, b Oct 1886; Henrietta, dau, age 5, b Feb 1895 - all children b WI |
| (Witness) Census | 26 April 1910 | Matilda A. Bobbe; Park Falls, Price, MI; Mathild Erdman, head of house, age 42, married entry yr left blank, mother of 1, 1 living, b WI, parents Germany, own income; Susan, dau, age 27, single, stenographer at bank; Henrietta, dau, age 15 - dau's b WI; 4 roomers - res on Fourth Ave. |
| (Witness) Census | 2 March 1920 | Matilda A. Bobbe; Park Falls, Price, WI; Matilda Erdman, age 52, divorced, b WI, parents b Germany, proprietor of rooming house - must be elsewhere as no roomers enumerated with her ; Susie, dau, age 37, single, b WI, works at book shop; Henrietta, dau, age 25, single, b WI, school teacher |
| Death* | August 1977 | Pima County, AZ; resided in Green Valley, Pima, AZ |
| Burial* | Forest Home Cemetery, Fifield, Price, WI |
Anna Sophia Doll
| Birth* | 20 January 1864 | Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI |
| Married Name | Droste | |
| Marriage* | 1890 | Anthony Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Census* | 25 June 1900 | Anthony Droste; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Anthony Droste, age 41, b May 1859, married 16 yrs (would be total #, because Anna was his 2nd wife after 1889), parents b Germany, farmer ; Anna, wife, age 32, b May 1867, mother of 6, 6 living, but 7 children listed, parents b Germany; Dora, dau, age 15, b Jun 1884; William, son, age 13, b Feb 1887, at school; Louis, son, b Oct 1888, at school; Arnold, son, age 7, b Jan 1892; Robert, son, age 5; b Apr 1895; Esther, dau, age 2, b Jul 1897; Charles, son, age 1, b Feb 1898 - all b MI |
| Census | 5 May 1910 | Anthony Droste; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Anthony Droste, age 50, b MI, parents Germany, farmer, married 19yrs, farmer; Anna, wife, age 44 (looks like), mar 19yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, parents Germany; William, son, age 24, laborer; Louis, son, age 22, laborer; Arnold, son, age 17, laborer; Robert, son, age 15; Esther, dau, age 14; Carl, son, age 11; Urban, son, age 8; Helena, dau, age 6; Henrietta, dau, age 2 - all children b MI |
| Census | 9 February 1920 | Anthony Droste; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Anthony Droste (indexed Decorte), age 60, b MI, parents Germany, farmer; Anna, wife, age 56, b MI, parents Germany; Urban, son, age 18; Bridgitta?, dau, age 12 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Death | 16 November 1932 | Anthony Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Death* | 29 January 1951 | Lansing, Ingham, MI |
| Burial* | February 1951 | St. Mary Cemetery, Clinton County, MI |
Family |
Anthony Droste b. 6 May 1859, d. 16 Nov 1932 |
Antionette Young
| Father* | Nicholas Young b. 23 Aug 1833, d. 16 Jul 1908 | |
| Mother* | Anna Mary Nurenburg b. 8 Dec 1840, d. 24 Oct 1914 |
| Birth* | 3 July 1881 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 17 June 1900 | Nicholas Young, Anna Mary Nurenburg; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Nicholas Young, age 66, married 41yrs, b Aug 1833 in MI, parents b Germany, farmer; Mary, wife, age 59, mar 41yrs, mother of 10, 8 living, b Dec 1840 in Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1848; Frank, son, age 32, single, b Jun 1867 in MI, carpenter; Net, dau, age 18, b July 1881 in MI; Victor, son, age 21, single, b March 1879, farm laborer |
| (Witness) Marriage | 30 April 1902 | Frank A. Young, Clara Schoenherr; Assumption Grotto Church, Conner's Creek, Wayne, MI; Father James Ronayne officiated with witnesses A. Schoenherr and Antionette Young, both of Gratiot Twp |
| (Witness) Census | 7 May 1910 | Anna Mary Nurenburg; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Anna M. Young, age 70, widow, mother of 13, 9 living, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1840; Peter B., son, age 31, single, b MI; Antionette M., dau, age 28, single, b MI (family of John Claeys & Zenobia right before) - reside on Gratiot |
| Married Name | Droste | |
| Marriage* | 21 April 1915 | Edward John Droste; 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 1920 | Edward John Droste; 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 |
| Census | 2 April 1930 | Edward John Droste; 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 |
| Death* | 26 January 1947 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Burial* | 29 January 1947 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Family |
Edward John Droste b. 18 Sep 1880, d. 5 Jun 1955 | |
| 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 |
Edward Droste Jr.
| Father* | Edward John Droste b. 18 Sep 1880, d. 5 Jun 1955 | |
| Mother* | Antionette Young b. 3 Jul 1881, d. 26 Jan 1947 |
| Birth* | 27 January 1916 | Wayne County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Edward John Droste, Antionette 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) Census | 2 April 1930 | Edward John Droste, Antionette 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 |
| Employment* | Detroit Edison in mechanical maintenance | |
| Death* | 12 August 1982 | Royal Oak, Oakland, MI; resided Royal Oak, Oakland, MI |
| Burial* | 16 August 1982 | Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI |
Mary Theresa Droste
| Father* | Edward John Droste b. 18 Sep 1880, d. 5 Jun 1955 | |
| Mother* | Antionette Young b. 3 Jul 1881, d. 26 Jan 1947 |
| Birth* | 24 June 1917 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Edward John Droste, Antionette 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) Census | 2 April 1930 | Edward John Droste, Antionette 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 |
| Death* | 10 November 1999 | Oakland County, MI |
Theresa Schafer
| Birth* | 1 August 1895 | Budapest, Austria-Hungary |
| Married Name | Droste | |
| Marriage* | 5 August 1920 | Peter Sylvester Droste; 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 1930 | Peter Sylvester Droste; 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 |
| Census | 13 April 1940 | Peter Sylvester Droste; 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 |
| Death* | 9 December 1970 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Burial* | 12 December 1970 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Family |
Peter Sylvester Droste b. 28 Jun 1893, d. 19 Jul 1973 | |
| 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 |
Carol Droste
| Father* | Peter Sylvester Droste b. 28 Jun 1893, d. 19 Jul 1973 | |
| Mother* | Theresa Schafer b. 1 Aug 1895, d. 9 Dec 1970 |
| Birth* | 7 March 1921 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 21 April 1930 | Peter Sylvester Droste, Theresa 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 |
| Married Name | Mrs. Edward Sullivan | |
| Note* | 2011 | She survived her sister, Nancy |
| Death* | 28 May 2013 | at home, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI |
| Note | She was survived by her children: Larry Butala, Sharron Butala; five grandchildren; ten gr-grandchildren; sister Sally Doyle. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Sullivan. |
Marjorie S. Droste
| Father* | Peter Sylvester Droste b. 28 Jun 1893, d. 19 Jul 1973 | |
| Mother* | Theresa Schafer b. 1 Aug 1895, d. 9 Dec 1970 |
| Birth* | 5 June 1923 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 21 April 1930 | Peter Sylvester Droste, Theresa 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) Census | 13 April 1940 | Peter Sylvester Droste, Theresa 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 |
| Death* | 27 February 1996 | Marion County, FL |
| Burial* | Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, Blair, PA |
Jean Droste
| Father* | Peter Sylvester Droste b. 28 Jun 1893, d. 19 Jul 1973 | |
| Mother* | Theresa Schafer b. 1 Aug 1895, d. 9 Dec 1970 |
| Birth* | 23 May 1925 | Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 21 April 1930 | Peter Sylvester Droste, Theresa 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) Census | 13 April 1940 | Peter Sylvester Droste, Theresa 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 |
| Death* | 29 April 2001 |
Dorothy Louise Droste
| Father* | Peter Sylvester Droste b. 28 Jun 1893, d. 19 Jul 1973 | |
| Mother* | Theresa Schafer b. 1 Aug 1895, d. 9 Dec 1970 |
| Birth* | 7 June 1928 | Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 21 April 1930 | Peter Sylvester Droste, Theresa 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) Census | 13 April 1940 | Peter Sylvester Droste, Theresa 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 |
| Note* | She was survived by her children: Philip (Carol), Scott, Geoffry (Gaysa) and Christopher (Kay); 15 grandchildren; sisters: Carol Sullivan, Nancy (Frank) Baranski and Sally Doyle. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel and sistersa; Elizabeth Droste, Marjorie Anzalone, and Jean (Robert) Buckley. | |
| Death* | 28 January 2006 | Macomb County, MI; surname at death was O'Brien |
Irene Elizabeth Drueke
| Father* | William F. Drueke b. 7 Oct 1883, d. 18 Jan 1956 | |
| Mother* | Rose V. Smith b. 23 May 1882, d. 13 Aug 1973 |
| Birth* | 1 May 1907 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1910 | William F. Drueke, Rose V. Smith; Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William F. Drueke, age 27, married 4yrs, b MI, father b Germany, mother MI, salesman - groceries; Rosa, wife, age 27, mar 4 yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, b MI, parents MI; Irene, dau, age 2; Marian, dau, age 1 2/ 12 - dau's b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 January 1920 | William F. Drueke, Rose V. Smith; Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William F. Drueke, age 37, b MI, father Germany, mother MI, manufacturer - furniture; Rose V., wife, age 37; Irene E., dau, age 12; Marian L., dau, age 11; Joseph W., son, age 9; William F., son, age 7; Jane R., dau, age 5; Rosemary, dau, age 3 0/12 - all children b MI; Edna Nichols, maid, age 17, b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 April 1930 | William F. Drueke, Rose V. Smith; Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William Drueke, age 48, married at 28, b MI, parents Germany, salesman at furniture factory; Rose V., wife, age 49, mar at 29, b MI, parents MI; Irene, dau, age 22, single, interior decorator; Marian, dau, age 21, single; Joseph, son, age 19, salesman at furniture factory; William, son, age 17; Jane, dau, age 15; Rosemary, dau, age (looks like 13, but indexed as 15) - all children b MI - res at 120 Grand Ave, value $10,000, radio in home |
| CauseDeath | had fracture of the skull, neck and jaw with multiple lacerations, shock and hemorrhage from an automobile accident on U.S. 16 in Ottawa County | |
| Death* | 4 November 1937 | Wright Twp., Ottawa, MI |
| Burial* | 8 November 1937 | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Marian Louise Drueke
| Father* | William F. Drueke b. 7 Oct 1883, d. 18 Jan 1956 | |
| Mother* | Rose V. Smith b. 23 May 1882, d. 13 Aug 1973 |
| Birth* | 19 December 1908 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1910 | William F. Drueke, Rose V. Smith; Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William F. Drueke, age 27, married 4yrs, b MI, father b Germany, mother MI, salesman - groceries; Rosa, wife, age 27, mar 4 yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, b MI, parents MI; Irene, dau, age 2; Marian, dau, age 1 2/ 12 - dau's b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 January 1920 | William F. Drueke, Rose V. Smith; Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William F. Drueke, age 37, b MI, father Germany, mother MI, manufacturer - furniture; Rose V., wife, age 37; Irene E., dau, age 12; Marian L., dau, age 11; Joseph W., son, age 9; William F., son, age 7; Jane R., dau, age 5; Rosemary, dau, age 3 0/12 - all children b MI; Edna Nichols, maid, age 17, b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 April 1930 | William F. Drueke, Rose V. Smith; Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William Drueke, age 48, married at 28, b MI, parents Germany, salesman at furniture factory; Rose V., wife, age 49, mar at 29, b MI, parents MI; Irene, dau, age 22, single, interior decorator; Marian, dau, age 21, single; Joseph, son, age 19, salesman at furniture factory; William, son, age 17; Jane, dau, age 15; Rosemary, dau, age (looks like 13, but indexed as 15) - all children b MI - res at 120 Grand Ave, value $10,000, radio in home |
| Married Name | Mrs. John E. Ederer | |
| Death* | 17 October 1991 | Palm Beach County, FL |