Jack Joseph Legare

Birth*18 July 1958Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Residence*2009listings in Warren MI, Eastpointe MI and St. Petersburg FL 
Death*8 September 2009FL 
Note*Jack was survived by his mother, Joanne Legare; siblings: Bill, Diane and Danny. 
NoteJack's mother, Joanne, died at age 78 on 5 June 2012. She was survived by her children: William, Diane (Peter) Hart, Danny (Charlene); two grandchildren; one gr-grandchild. She was predeceased by her son, Jack. 
Funeral*12 September 2009A visitation was held 12 September 2009 from 2-8 p.m. with a service at 6 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home in Roseville MI. 
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI 

Family

Kathleen Mary Jeske b. 30 Aug 1956, d. 28 Jul 2007
Child 1.Danielle Rose Jeske+ b. 16 Nov 1983, d. 12 Nov 2014

Danielle Rose Jeske

Father*Jack Joseph Legare b. 18 Jul 1958, d. 8 Sep 2009
Mother*Kathleen Mary Jeske b. 30 Aug 1956, d. 28 Jul 2007
Birth*16 November 1983South Macomb Hospital, Warren, Macomb, MI; she was 7lb 4oz and 19" long 
Education*2003got her GED during one of her periods of incarceration in MI 
Anecdote*Danielle met John sometime after she was released from a halfway house in Detroit. His Facebook page notes that in January he and Danielle were expecting a baby on 1 October 2014. They were not married and he was not mentioned in Danielle's obituary. 
CauseDeathhad complications of anoxic / ischemic encepahalopathy from a combination of prescription medications and herioin and had developed pneumonia 
Death*12 November 2014McLaren Macomb Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; at 9:12 p.m. after having been an inpatient since 10 November 2014 

Pearl M. Morris

Father*William James Morris b. 29 Mar 1879, d. 1936
Mother*Savannah Mary Lessor b. Jun 1883, d. 4 Apr 1909
Birth*28 February 1903Marinette, (on WI / MI - U.P. border) 
Note*William James Morris; Marinette is on the border of northern Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan, across from it's twin city in Menominee, MI -- Marinette is located at the mouth of the Menominee River as it enters the waters of Green Bay. The boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin was first determined in the act that in 1836 created Wisconsin Territory. The determination of the line rested until 1846 when Congress established the line to the mouth of the Menominee river... (The Disputed Michigan-Wisconsin Boundary, by Louise P. Kellogg, from the Wisconsin Magazine of History, 1917) 
Married Name5 February 1922Gibson 
Marriage*5 February 1922Ross Byron Gibson; WI 
(Witness) NoteDecember 1924Elizabeth Boyer; The funeral of Mrs. John Bricker was attended by many out of town relatives. She was a woman who had won many friends with her sweet disposition and she will be deeply missed by her friends. Those from away included Mrs. S. Stevens, Port Wing WI, Mrs. E. Hayden, Appolliami WI, Mrs. and Mrs. Eugene Barber of Iron Mountain, W. Barber of Iron River, Mrs. A. Barber of Cato, Mr. and Mrs. R. (Ross) Gibson of Fond du Lac, Dr. Clyde Bricker, Mrs. and Mrs. L. Schissler of Kohler, W.F. Schissler and Miss Anna of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Zauzig, Miss Grace Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schneider, Mrs. M. Keifer of Milwaukee, W. Weistbrocken of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. James Woods of Greenbush. 
(Witness) Note1933Dr. James Morris Bricker; Those in attendance at James Bricker's funeral, as listed in the news article, were his wife; Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Bricker and Miss Bernice of Park Falls; Mrs. Mary Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Gibson of Fond du Lac, Vernon Gibson of Milwaukee; Dr. and Mrs. E.E. Couch and son of West Allis; Mrs. Clara Couch, Miss LaVeta Couch; Mrs. Ed Van Alstyne of Glenbeulah; Dr. Goelzer, D.C. Corbett, Bert Harrington of Plymouth; Mrs. Charles Cole of Fond du Lac. 
Event-Misc*Wesley Ralph Lewis & Donna Mae Peterson married in 1950 in Marinette 
Death*24 August 1997Biloxi, Harrison, MS; resided in Biloxi, Harrison, MS 
Burial*Swetman Chapel, Biloxi, MS 

Family

Ross Byron Gibson b. 16 Jul 1905, d. 26 Mar 1971
Child 1.Ross John Gibson+ b. 27 Sep 1924, d. 9 Jan 2012

Arthur Gordon Lewis

Father*Charles Benjamin Lewis b. 6 Oct 1862, d. 21 Jun 1945
Mother*Frances Mabel Frielink b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 4 Feb 1947
Birth*28 June 1897Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Milit-Beg*7 January 1918Camp Logan, Zion City, IL 
Milit-End*1 September 1919Navy Rifle Range, Caldwell, Essex, NJ; as a Private and instructor in the U.S. Navy Rifle Range 
(Witness) Residence1920Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
Marriage*5 October 1922Gertrude V. Duddles; Cadillac, Wexford, MI; F. Mokma, Minister of the Gospel, officiated with witnesses Ida Frook, Jay Duddles, Roy Duddles and Olga Allen, all of Cadillac 
Witness: Roy Herbert Duddles
Witness: Jay Alfred Duddles
Residence*1930Gertrude V. Duddles; 810 Grant St., Kalamazoo Twp., MI 
Anecdote"My loving father, Arthur Gordon Lewis, loved to play Santa Claus for his two boys. Then he and Mom would be up all night putting out big gifts like games and bikes. It was a special Christmas when a new tent filled the entire living room.

At the age of 11 I found my first marimba by the tree, my father's favorite instrument, and the same one I have played in churches of this land and Europe, which I recently sent to Jonathan. Both Jon and Nathaniel now play well as I heard them during our Thanksgiving family reunion in Spokane WA. Dad usually filled our stockings with more practical items like toothpaste, pens and pencils plus an apple or orange to fill them up.

Our celebration continued into the afternoon with a huge dinner at Grandmother Franny's house on Davis. Grandpa Charlie wanted all his four boys and daughter Helen and their families there at his big table, about 20 people. Tthe delicious meals ended with both pie and cake. Then we had more gifts to exchange including Grandma's tasty homemade chocolates and bon-bons. Uncle Harold had been a clown, so he put on a crazy act and played and sang old funny songs on the banjo or piano."
memories shared in Art's Christmas cart to Mariana Kopacz in 2004 
Anecdote*Arthur was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and a deacon there for 12 years. 
Occupation*employed by the Kalamazoo Gazette as a linotype operator for 35 years. 
Death*12 May 1957Union Printers Home, Colorado Springs, CO 
Burial*16 May 1957Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Gertrude V. Duddles b. 29 Oct 1900, d. 16 Jul 1973
Children 1.Arthur Herbert Lewis+ b. 25 Aug 1923, d. 8 Mar 2005
 2.Ralph Wesley Lewis+ b. 7 Apr 1925, d. 4 Jun 2019

Gertrude V. Duddles

Father*Alfred Duddles b. 28 Jul 1862, d. 17 Nov 1940
Mother*Cora Emma Holcomb b. 30 Aug 1870, d. 11 Apr 1952
Birth*29 October 1900Cadillac, Wexford, MI 
Married NameLewis 
Marriage*5 October 1922Arthur Gordon Lewis; Cadillac, Wexford, MI; F. Mokma, Minister of the Gospel, officiated with witnesses Ida Frook, Jay Duddles, Roy Duddles and Olga Allen, all of Cadillac 
Witness: Roy Herbert Duddles
Witness: Jay Alfred Duddles
Residence*1930Arthur Gordon Lewis; 810 Grant St., Kalamazoo Twp., MI 
Occupation*an LPN at Bronson and Borgess Hospitals in Kalamazoo 
Residence*611 W. Walnut St., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; and was a resident of Kalamazoo for over 50 years. 
Note*She was survived by sons Arthur H. Lewis of St. Paul MN and R. Wesley of Lagrange IL; five grandchildren; brother Roy Duddles of FL; sisters Mrs. Edith Starkey of Kalamazoo, Lucile Taylor of Cadillac, Mrs. Irene Raab of Tustin; several nieces and nephews. She was the widow of Arthur G. Lewis, and was also predeceased by a brother, Jay, in April 1973. 
Anecdote*Gertrude was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Christian Business & Professional Womens Club, Christian Nurses Fellowship, Child Evangelism Fellowship and board member of the Rural Bible Mission. 
Death*16 July 1973Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Funeral18 July 1973Bethel Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; at 1:00 p.m. with Rev Douglas Beason officiating 
Burial*18 July 1973Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Arthur Gordon Lewis b. 28 Jun 1897, d. 12 May 1957
Children 1.Arthur Herbert Lewis+ b. 25 Aug 1923, d. 8 Mar 2005
 2.Ralph Wesley Lewis+ b. 7 Apr 1925, d. 4 Jun 2019

Arthur Herbert Lewis

Father*Arthur Gordon Lewis b. 28 Jun 1897, d. 12 May 1957
Mother*Gertrude V. Duddles b. 29 Oct 1900, d. 16 Jul 1973
Birth*25 August 1923Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Milit-End*served during WWII, one of the "Greatest Generation," as a 1st Lt. Bombardier of a B-17 crew 
Marriage*7 June 1947Helen Ruth Drake; College Church, Wheaton, DuPage, IL; Helen's grandfather, Rev. Arthur C. Drake, performed the Saturday afternoon ceremony with three of her college associates as attendants, Ralph Wesley Lewis, brother of the groom as best man and ushers Paul Drake of Dubuque and Rev. Glynn Evans. 
Witness: Ralph Wesley Lewis
Event-Misc*Helen Ruth Drake; After the reception, Art and Helen honeymooned in Canada and at Niagra Falls, then to reside in Boston. 
Anecdote*Helen Ruth Drake; Art and Helen stayed at the Dearborn Inn during their honeymoon and enjoyed it very much. 
Education*Gordon Theological Seminary, Boston, MA 
Residence*Helen Ruth Drake; St. Paul, MN 
Occupation*a minister who served 15 years as a missionary in Portugal, then taught at Bethel University in the Bible Department for 23 years 
Anecdote*Dr. Lewis wrote articles with a religious theme and continued to teach, even after a severe stroke which left him in a wheelchair. He was also very enthused about family history and enjoyed hearing from Mariana. He wrote the Lewis family history which was helpful to Mariana early on in her genealogy search. Art and Mariana met at the memorial service in Kalamazoo for Helen Gouderjan in June 1997. 
Death*8 March 2005Shoreview, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN 
Note*Arthur was survived by his wife, Helen; children, Jon (Anita), Joia Turner, Ted (Nancy); six grandchildren; brother, Wesley (Donna). 
NoteMemorial donations suggested go Bethel Unv., Calvary Church or designated missions. 
Burial*11 March 2005Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN; a memorial service was held the next day at 2 p.m. at Calvary Church in Roseville MN 

Family

Helen Ruth Drake b. 27 Jun 1924, d. 18 Sep 2017
Children 1.Jonathan Drake Lewis+
 2.Jewel Ann "Joia" Lewis+
 3.Theodore Gordon Lewis+

Helen Ruth Drake

Father*Rev. Arthur Edwin Drake b. 3 Mar 1895, d. 23 May 1948
Mother*Erna Hedwig Apel b. 3 Jul 1897, d. 28 Apr 1971
Birth*27 June 1924Kesley, Butler, IA 
Married NameLewis 
Marriage*7 June 1947Arthur Herbert Lewis; College Church, Wheaton, DuPage, IL; Helen's grandfather, Rev. Arthur C. Drake, performed the Saturday afternoon ceremony with three of her college associates as attendants, Ralph Wesley Lewis, brother of the groom as best man and ushers Paul Drake of Dubuque and Rev. Glynn Evans. 
Witness: Ralph Wesley Lewis
Event-Misc*Arthur Herbert Lewis; After the reception, Art and Helen honeymooned in Canada and at Niagra Falls, then to reside in Boston. 
Anecdote*Arthur Herbert Lewis; Art and Helen stayed at the Dearborn Inn during their honeymoon and enjoyed it very much. 
Residence*Arthur Herbert Lewis; St. Paul, MN 
Occupation*She played the violin and viola, but arthritis finally led her to put those beloved instruments aside in 2003. Before marrying, she taught music and art in Aurora IL public schools. Helen also designed and created pressed flower cards. 
Anecdote*Chester Louis Schneider M.D.; Helen and Chet saw each other at their 50th class reunion at Wheaton College. At that time both Art and Chet's wife, Dotsie, were living. After Art and Dotsie died Helen and Chet shared sympathy, email and visits. Chet moved from Lancaster PA to marry Helen. 
Married NameSchneider 
Marriage*5 January 2008Chester Louis Schneider M.D.; St. Paul, MN; at Helen's church with most of their children (Chet's four and Helen's three) in attendance 
Death*18 September 2017North Oaks, Ramsey, MN 
Note*Helen was survived by her sister, Dorothy; brother, Paul; children: Jon, Joia and Ted; 6 grandchildren; 4 gr-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her 1st husband, Arthur Lewis and 2nd husband, Chet Schneider and brother, David Drake. 
Burial*Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN 

Family 1

Arthur Herbert Lewis b. 25 Aug 1923, d. 8 Mar 2005
Children 1.Jonathan Drake Lewis+
 2.Jewel Ann "Joia" Lewis+
 3.Theodore Gordon Lewis+

Family 2

Chester Louis Schneider M.D. b. 22 Jul 1922, d. 19 Jul 2015

Ralph Wesley Lewis

Father*Arthur Gordon Lewis b. 28 Jun 1897, d. 12 May 1957
Mother*Gertrude V. Duddles b. 29 Oct 1900, d. 16 Jul 1973
Birth*7 April 1925Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Marriage7 June 1947Helen Ruth Drake, Arthur Herbert Lewis; College Church, Wheaton, DuPage, IL; Helen's grandfather, Rev. Arthur C. Drake, performed the Saturday afternoon ceremony with three of her college associates as attendants, Ralph Wesley Lewis, brother of the groom as best man and ushers Paul Drake of Dubuque and Rev. Glynn Evans. 
Education*1950Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 
Marriage*5 August 1950Donna Mae Peterson; Bethel Baptist Church, Marinette, WI 
Occupation*Donna Mae Peterson; Wes and Donna owned an antique shop in Door County WI for many years before they moved to MN to be near their children and grandchildren. 
Residence*2008Donna Mae Peterson; MN 
Residence2017Donna Mae Peterson; moved from their condo to an assisted living facility operated by Presbyterian Homes in June 2017 
Death*4 June 2019at home, Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN 
Note*Wes was survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Diane (Mark) Olson and Nancy (Rick) Mason; and 6 grandsons. 
Funeral*7 June 2019Beacon Hill Commons, Minnetonka, MN 

Family

Donna Mae Peterson b. 28 Apr 1928, d. 28 Nov 2019
Children 1.Diane Marie Lewis+
 2.Nancy Lynn Lewis+

Donna Mae Peterson

Father*Ruben Peterson b. 6 Jan 1900, d. Nov 1963
Mother*Anna Sylvia Johnson b. 13 Jan 1903, d. 11 Jun 1989
Birth*28 April 1928Hennepin County, MN 
Education*1949Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL; high school in Rhinelander, WI 
Married NameLewis 
Marriage*5 August 1950Ralph Wesley Lewis; Bethel Baptist Church, Marinette, WI 
Occupation*Ralph Wesley Lewis; Wes and Donna owned an antique shop in Door County WI for many years before they moved to MN to be near their children and grandchildren. 
Residence*2008Ralph Wesley Lewis; MN 
Residence2017Ralph Wesley Lewis; moved from their condo to an assisted living facility operated by Presbyterian Homes in June 2017 
Death*28 November 2019Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN; Thanksgiving Day in the evening 
Funeral*3 December 2019MN 

Family

Ralph Wesley Lewis b. 7 Apr 1925, d. 4 Jun 2019
Children 1.Diane Marie Lewis+
 2.Nancy Lynn Lewis+

Diane Marie Lewis

Father*Ralph Wesley Lewis b. 7 Apr 1925, d. 4 Jun 2019
Mother*Donna Mae Peterson b. 28 Apr 1928, d. 28 Nov 2019

Mark Loren Olson

Matthew Erik Olson

Father*Mark Loren Olson
Mother*Diane Marie Lewis

Family

Rebekah (?)

Garrett William Frielink

Father*Gerhard Frielink
Birth*1 March 1827Hannover, Germany; His declaration of naturalization paper states he was born in the Kingdom of Hannover. 
NoteThe Kingdom of Hannover of the early 1800's is today a province in Lower Saxony, Germany. In 1866 it became a part of Prussia, then Germany in the unification of 1871. 
Immigration*7 May 1850Kalamazoo, MI; His death news article states he came to Kalamazoo on this date. 
Naturalization*19 January 1858County Court, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; The declaration papers were filed with Kalamazoo County, but no final naturalization papers were found there. 
Marriage*19 November 1858Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnesses were Bareud Stre__s and Ellen Vanderberg (the names are difficult to read). The minister was H.G. Klyn. 
(Witness) Birth4 April 1859William H. Frielink; Blue Island, Cook, IL; William was born while his parents traveled in an overland wagon to Iowa. 
Residence1866Fifth ns 3 w Spruce; Garret was an engineer at "Front nw corner of Linn" 
Residence*between 1868 and 1905Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation*between 1868 and 1905varied & fruit farm owner 
Occupation1880Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; a draftsman 
Residence1880Helen Niezen; N. Church St., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*1880Jacob Rychel; Garrett and John lived near each other in Kalamazoo on North Church Street when the 1880 census was taken. 
Residence1883Helen Niezen; 816 N. Church, Kalamazoo County, MI 
(Witness) Marriage21 September 1892Frederick L. Lewis, Lillie M. Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; both age 23; witnessed by Garrett Frielink and Charles Shrandel. Parents of Lillian - Garrett Frielink and Helen Nason. Parents of Fred - James Lewis and Margaret Dutcher. 
Residence*1896Helen Niezen; Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses means other occupants 
Witness: Frank Edward Frielink
Witness: Herbert Frielink
Witness: Helen Elizabeth Frielink
(Witness) AnecdoteGrace Ethel Nason; from a Kalamazoo news clipping, probably late 1890's based on Grace Nason being in her teens then: "In honor of Miss Grace Nason of Pueblo, Colorado, a company of relatives met at Lake View Wednesday afternoon and evening. There were about forty present, inclucing the families of Jacob Van de Berg, G. Frielink, Jacob Rychel, John Rychel, W. H. Frielink, Charles Lewis, John Frielink, Ralph Vissier, Wm. Stewart, A. Van de Berg, Mrs. Minnie Pfeiffer, Cora and Abe Nason. Arrangements were made for holding a Nason reunion every year." 
Note*1900Edward J. Rychel; Garrett Frielink and Edward Rychel were neighbors in 1900, both living on Seminary in Kalamazoo, Garrett at 417 and Edward at 419. 
Note*Garrett was survived by his wife, sons William, John, Frank and Herbert all of Kalamazoo, and Harry W. of New York City; daughters, Mrs. Thomas Williams of Chicago, Mrs. Fred Lewis of Delton, Mres. Charles Lewis of Augusta and Mrs. D. E. Walton of Kalamazoo. There were 12 grandchildren, five residing in Kalamazoo: Marie, Lillian, William, Victor and Grant. 
Death*30 July 1905at home, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: William H. Frielink
CauseDeathhad chronic cystitis and pyelo nephritis 
Burial*2 August 1905Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Helen Niezen b. 2 May 1838, d. 5 Jul 1910
Children 1.William H. Frielink+ b. 4 Apr 1859, d. 19 Feb 1941
 2.Harry W. Frieling+ b. 15 Jun 1861, d. 15 Sep 1906
 3.Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink+ b. 30 Jun 1864, d. 27 May 1939
 4.John J. Frielink+ b. 7 Oct 1866, d. 5 Nov 1951
 5.Lillie M. Frielink+ b. 28 May 1869, d. 18 Jun 1940
 6.Frances Mabel Frielink+ b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 4 Feb 1947
 7.Helen Elizabeth Frielink b. 9 May 1875, d. 10 Oct 1919
 8.Frank Edward Frielink b. 3 Jun 1877, d. 12 Nov 1923
 9.Herbert Frielink b. 12 Aug 1879, d. 24 Dec 1944
 10.Arthur Ruben Frielink b. 12 Jan 1882, d. 1 May 1882

Helen Niezen

Father*Jan Willems Nijsing b. 23 Jun 1810, d. Jun 1867
Mother*Grietje Jans Vredeveld b. 16 Sep 1810, d. 15 Jul 1869
Birth*2 May 1838Smilde, Drenthe, Netherlands; Helen's parents gave her age as about 10 when Helen emigrated in 1847, which explains the 1837 birth year date. Census records aren't of much help, because they give differing ages. When she died, Helen and her family believed she was 73 years old. Her headstone has the years 1837 - 1910 engraved on it. But her birth record states 02 May 1838. 
Emigration*1847Amstersdam vicinity, NLD; She came with her family to Kalamazoo when she was about 10 years old. 
(Witness) Emigration1847Jan Willems Nijsing, Grietje Jans Vredeveld; Drenthe, Netherlands; on the passenger ship "Mississippi of Demerara" under the surname Niessing, departing Rotterdam on 17 May 1847, arriving in Baltimore 6 July 1847. 
Married NameHelen Frielink; Other lasts names given on various records are Nason or Smith. 
Marriage*19 November 1858Garrett William Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnesses were Bareud Stre__s and Ellen Vanderberg (the names are difficult to read). The minister was H.G. Klyn. 
(Witness) Birth4 April 1859William H. Frielink; Blue Island, Cook, IL; William was born while his parents traveled in an overland wagon to Iowa. 
Residence1880Garrett William Frielink; N. Church St., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence1883Garrett William Frielink; 816 N. Church, Kalamazoo County, MI 
Residence*1896Garrett William Frielink; Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses means other occupants 
Witness: Frank Edward Frielink
Witness: Herbert Frielink
Witness: Helen Elizabeth Frielink
(Witness) AnecdoteGrace Ethel Nason; from a Kalamazoo news clipping, probably late 1890's based on Grace Nason being in her teens then: "In honor of Miss Grace Nason of Pueblo, Colorado, a company of relatives met at Lake View Wednesday afternoon and evening. There were about forty present, inclucing the families of Jacob Van de Berg, G. Frielink, Jacob Rychel, John Rychel, W. H. Frielink, Charles Lewis, John Frielink, Ralph Vissier, Wm. Stewart, A. Van de Berg, Mrs. Minnie Pfeiffer, Cora and Abe Nason. Arrangements were made for holding a Nason reunion every year." 
Note*Helen was survived by sons, William H., John, Frank Edward and Herbert all of Kalamazoo; daughters, Mrs. T. L. Williams of Crooked Lake, Mrs. Fred Lewis, Mrs. Charles B. Lewis and Mrs. David Walton; two brothers, Ralph of Pueblo, CO and William of Kalamazoo; sister, Mrs. Sarah Rychel and fourteen grandchildren. 
Death*5 July 1910Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: William H. Frielink
CauseDeath5 July 1910Helen died of a "stroke of paralysis" and had arteriosclerosis 
Funeral7 July 1910at her home, 417 Seminary, Kalamazoo, MI; sons, William, John, Frank and Herbert acted as pall bearers 
Burial*7 July 1910Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI; beside her husband, Garrett 

Family

Garrett William Frielink b. 1 Mar 1827, d. 30 Jul 1905
Children 1.William H. Frielink+ b. 4 Apr 1859, d. 19 Feb 1941
 2.Harry W. Frieling+ b. 15 Jun 1861, d. 15 Sep 1906
 3.Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink+ b. 30 Jun 1864, d. 27 May 1939
 4.John J. Frielink+ b. 7 Oct 1866, d. 5 Nov 1951
 5.Lillie M. Frielink+ b. 28 May 1869, d. 18 Jun 1940
 6.Frances Mabel Frielink+ b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 4 Feb 1947
 7.Helen Elizabeth Frielink b. 9 May 1875, d. 10 Oct 1919
 8.Frank Edward Frielink b. 3 Jun 1877, d. 12 Nov 1923
 9.Herbert Frielink b. 12 Aug 1879, d. 24 Dec 1944
 10.Arthur Ruben Frielink b. 12 Jan 1882, d. 1 May 1882

William H. Frielink

Father*Garrett William Frielink b. 1 Mar 1827, d. 30 Jul 1905
Mother*Helen Niezen b. 2 May 1838, d. 5 Jul 1910
Birth*4 April 1859Blue Island, Cook, IL; William was born while his parents traveled in an overland wagon to Iowa. 
Witness: Garrett William Frielink
Witness: Helen Niezen
Birth1860All other records point to 1859 as his birth year, including his obituary, but his headstone has the birth year 1860. 
Occupation1880Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; a clerk in a grocery 
Residence1883816 N. Church, Kalamazoo, MI; and was a springmaker 
Marriage*1886Rose Downey; MI 
Residence1889Stuart Ave, Kalamazoo, MI; and was a confectioner at George H. Hanselman Co 
Baptism11 April 1895Bethel Baptish Church, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence*1896611 Stuart Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; The church record lists William Frielink as a member. 
(Witness) Marriage11 March 1896Jennie Gauw, John William Rychel; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. George K. McDonald officiated with witnesses Mr. Chas. Lewis and Mr. Will Frielink, both of Kalamazoo 
(Witness) AnecdoteGrace Ethel Nason; from a Kalamazoo news clipping, probably late 1890's based on Grace Nason being in her teens then: "In honor of Miss Grace Nason of Pueblo, Colorado, a company of relatives met at Lake View Wednesday afternoon and evening. There were about forty present, inclucing the families of Jacob Van de Berg, G. Frielink, Jacob Rychel, John Rychel, W. H. Frielink, Charles Lewis, John Frielink, Ralph Vissier, Wm. Stewart, A. Van de Berg, Mrs. Minnie Pfeiffer, Cora and Abe Nason. Arrangements were made for holding a Nason reunion every year." 
Residence*1904Rose Downey; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: Marie Helen Frielink
(Witness) Death30 July 1905Garrett William Frielink; at home, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Death5 July 1910Helen Niezen; Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation1912Kalamazoo, MI; a candymaker at Crystal Candy Co 
Residence1912Rose Downey; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) NoteLeo W. Snell; Leo W. Snell's draft card was signed by Wm. H. Frielink on 5 June 1917. William's granddaughter, Virginia, married Lawrence Vanderberg. Leo's brother, Delbert, married Abegale Vanderberg. 
Marriage*27 June 1921Emma Elizabeth (Roach) Barry; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Pastor Sydney Catherman officiated with witnesses Mrs. Amy Servaas and Andy Servaas, both of Kalamazoo 
Residence*Emma Elizabeth (Roach) Barry; 915 Princeton Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Death12 May 1928Emma Elizabeth (Roach) Barry; at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Marriage*26 June 1929Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev R. Kuitert, Minister of the Gospel, officiated with witnesses John D. & Anna Hollenbeck, both of Kalamazoo 
Residence*April 1930Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; 915 Princeton, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: William Garrett Frielink
Association*William H. belonged to the Prohibition Party and Temperance Union. He also gave his services to the City Mission. 
Occupation*Upjohn Co. 
ResidenceJanuary 1941915 Princeton Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 
Death*19 February 1941at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; He had been ill for 6 months. 
Burial*21 February 1941Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family 1

Rose Downey b. 1 Nov 1857, d. 21 May 1920
Children 1.Marie Helen Frielink+ b. 18 Dec 1887, d. 17 Feb 1962
 2.Lillian Anna Frielink+ b. 4 Dec 1891, d. Dec 1964
 3.William Garrett Frielink+ b. 29 Oct 1893, d. 18 Nov 1975

Family 2

Emma Elizabeth (Roach) Barry b. 30 Oct 1861, d. 12 May 1928

Family 3

Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher b. 16 Jul 1863, d. 11 May 1942

Rose Downey

Father*Eugene Downey b. 1820, d. Aug 1892
Mother*Anna Duke b. Dec 1826, d. 13 Apr 1863
Birth*1 November 1857Sandusky, Erie, OH 
(Witness) Marriage19 September 1878Martin Luther Harshey, Margaret Downey; Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; Father F. Brogger officiated with witnesses Will Moreland of Battle Creek and Rosa Downey of Dowagiac 
Married NameFrielink 
Marriage*1886William H. Frielink; MI 
(Witness) AnecdoteGrace Ethel Nason; from a Kalamazoo news clipping, probably late 1890's based on Grace Nason being in her teens then: "In honor of Miss Grace Nason of Pueblo, Colorado, a company of relatives met at Lake View Wednesday afternoon and evening. There were about forty present, inclucing the families of Jacob Van de Berg, G. Frielink, Jacob Rychel, John Rychel, W. H. Frielink, Charles Lewis, John Frielink, Ralph Vissier, Wm. Stewart, A. Van de Berg, Mrs. Minnie Pfeiffer, Cora and Abe Nason. Arrangements were made for holding a Nason reunion every year." 
Residence*1904William H. Frielink; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: Marie Helen Frielink
Residence1912William H. Frielink; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, MI 
CauseDeathhad "hemeplegia" a stroke 
Death*21 May 1920Old Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Burial*24 May 1920Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo County, MI 

Family

William H. Frielink b. 4 Apr 1859, d. 19 Feb 1941
Children 1.Marie Helen Frielink+ b. 18 Dec 1887, d. 17 Feb 1962
 2.Lillian Anna Frielink+ b. 4 Dec 1891, d. Dec 1964
 3.William Garrett Frielink+ b. 29 Oct 1893, d. 18 Nov 1975

Marie Helen Frielink

Father*William H. Frielink b. 4 Apr 1859, d. 19 Feb 1941
Mother*Rose Downey b. 1 Nov 1857, d. 21 May 1920
Birth*18 December 1887Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Residence1904William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation*1905Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; a seamer 
Married NameAnderson 
Marriage*24 November 1909James E. Anderson; St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnesses were Martin Maher and Lillian Frielink. Partents of Marie - William Frielink and Rose Downey. Parents of James - Joseph Anderson and Mary Myson.
This may be application date. 
Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink
(Witness) Marriage2 November 1912Margaret O'Holleran, Andrew Joseph Downey; Cass County, MI; Father James S. Downey officiated (Andrew's brother) with witnesses Mrs. James E. Anderson (Marie Helen Frielink Anderson, a niece of Andrew's) of Kalamazoo and Ben J. Poufard of Monroe 
Anecdote*Marie was a member of St. Augustine Church, Workers of Mary and a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America. 
Residence*James E. Anderson; 523 Elm St, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*Surviving Marie were her husband; two daughters, Marie Agnes and Mrs. Arthur J. (Rosemary) Turner both of Kalamazoo; brother, William G. of Kalamazoo; sister, Mrs. William Severence of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. 
Death*17 February 1962Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; following an illness of five weeks. 
Funeral20 February 1962St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; at 10 a.m. Tuesday 
Burial*20 February 1962Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Eastwood, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

James E. Anderson b. 12 Sep 1885, d. 14 Sep 1962
Children 1.Rosemary J. Anderson b. 16 Mar 1914, d. 1 Jul 1995
 2.Marie Agnes Anderson+ b. 22 May 1916, d. 2 Sep 1985

James E. Anderson

Father*Joseph Anderson b. 12 Feb 1856, d. 13 Mar 1912
Mother*Mary Ann Myron b. 5 Oct 1859, d. 12 Dec 1903
Birth*12 September 1885Watson, Allegan, MI 
Residence*1902had been a resident of Kalamazoo for 60 years at the time of his death in 1962. 
Employment*Kalamazoo, MI; Kalamazoo Tank and Silo Company for 45 years. 
Marriage*24 November 1909Marie Helen Frielink; St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnesses were Martin Maher and Lillian Frielink. Partents of Marie - William Frielink and Rose Downey. Parents of James - Joseph Anderson and Mary Myson.
This may be application date. 
Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink
Residence*Marie Helen Frielink; 523 Elm St, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Anecdote*James was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Holy Name Society, Perpetual Adoration Society, Knights of Columbus and B.P.O. Elks. 
Note*He was survivied by two daughters, Marie Agnes and Mrs. Arthur J. (Rosemary) Turner both of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Charles of Shelbyville and Herbert of Miami, FL; two sisters, Mrs. William Frederick and Agnes Anderson both of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. 
Death*14 September 1962at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; suddenly, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral*19 September 1962St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; at 9 a.m. Wednesday. 
Burial19 September 1962Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Eastwood, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Marie Helen Frielink b. 18 Dec 1887, d. 17 Feb 1962
Children 1.Rosemary J. Anderson b. 16 Mar 1914, d. 1 Jul 1995
 2.Marie Agnes Anderson+ b. 22 May 1916, d. 2 Sep 1985

Lillian Anna Frielink

Father*William H. Frielink b. 4 Apr 1859, d. 19 Feb 1941
Mother*Rose Downey b. 1 Nov 1857, d. 21 May 1920
Birth*4 December 1891Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Marriage24 November 1909James E. Anderson, Marie Helen Frielink; St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnesses were Martin Maher and Lillian Frielink. Partents of Marie - William Frielink and Rose Downey. Parents of James - Joseph Anderson and Mary Myson.
This may be application date. 
(Witness) Marriage17 February 1917Bernice Sylvia Anway, William Garrett Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; officiating was Frank A. O'Brien, Catholic priest; witnesses were John Tuberty and Lillian Frielink 
Married NameSeverance 
Marriage*21 May 1918William Francis Severance; Kalamazoo, MI; They were married by James S. Downey, a Catholic priest, Lillian's uncle and sister of her mother, Rose. Witnesses were Srgt. John F. Slupinski of Green Bay WI and Lucile Wilson of Kalamazoo. 
Witness: James Samuel Downey Pastor at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1913-1935
Residence*196424 W. Van Buren, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI 
Death*December 1964Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI 
Funeral28 December 1964St. Philip Catholic Church, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; by Father Gerald A. Owens at 9:30 a.m. 
Burial*28 December 1964Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI 

Family

William Francis Severance b. 13 Oct 1892, d. 7 Feb 1952
Children 1.Barbara Rosemary Severance+ b. 16 Oct 1921, d. 24 Apr 1996
 2.Helen Marie Severance+ b. 11 Dec 1923, d. 28 May 2005
 3.Dorothy Edna Severance b. 24 Feb 1925, d. 27 Nov 1950
 4.Wilma Elizabeth Severance+ b. 26 Jan 1929, d. 26 May 2006

William Francis Severance

Father*Andrew Jackson Severance b. 28 Jul 1851, d. 6 Mar 1916
Mother*Mary Foley b. 27 May 1854, d. 13 Sep 1937
Birth*13 October 1892Hastings, Barry, MI 
Milit-Beg*19 November 1917Camp Custer, MI; as a Private in Company C, 310th Field Signal 85th Div. He served in France in the St. Mihiel offensive, in Woerve, in Meuse-Moselle and Army of Occupation until 26 May 1919. 
Marriage*21 May 1918Lillian Anna Frielink; Kalamazoo, MI; They were married by James S. Downey, a Catholic priest, Lillian's uncle and sister of her mother, Rose. Witnesses were Srgt. John F. Slupinski of Green Bay WI and Lucile Wilson of Kalamazoo. 
Witness: James Samuel Downey Pastor at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1913-1935
Milit-End*19 June 1919William had been promoted to Corporal on 15 June 1918. 
Attributes*William was tall and slender with dark blue eyes and black hair in 1917. 
Note*"My grandfather was William Francis Severance. His father was Andrew Jackson Severance born in Russel New York about 1852. His mother was Mary Foley Severance, all I have for a birthplace is Carlton Twp., Barry Co. Michigan about 1854. My grandfather William was born 10/13/1892 and died 02/07/1952" - from Tammy Ellingson, daughter of Wilma, email to MK 10 Jan 2003 
(Witness) Death27 November 1950Dorothy Edna Severance; U.S. Hwy 31 south of Perrysburg, Union Twp., Miami, IN; auto and truck crash 
Employment*Consumers Power Co in Battle Creek MI as district supervisor 
Death*7 February 1952Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI 
Burial*Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI 

Family

Lillian Anna Frielink b. 4 Dec 1891, d. Dec 1964
Children 1.Barbara Rosemary Severance+ b. 16 Oct 1921, d. 24 Apr 1996
 2.Helen Marie Severance+ b. 11 Dec 1923, d. 28 May 2005
 3.Dorothy Edna Severance b. 24 Feb 1925, d. 27 Nov 1950
 4.Wilma Elizabeth Severance+ b. 26 Jan 1929, d. 26 May 2006

William Garrett Frielink

Father*William H. Frielink b. 4 Apr 1859, d. 19 Feb 1941
Mother*Rose Downey b. 1 Nov 1857, d. 21 May 1920
Birth*29 October 1893Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence1912903 Clark, Kalamazoo, MI 
Employment*1912Kalamazoo, MI; Bell Shoe Co as a clerk 
Marriage*17 February 1917Bernice Sylvia Anway; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; officiating was Frank A. O'Brien, Catholic priest; witnesses were John Tuberty and Lillian Frielink 
Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink
(Witness) ResidenceApril 1930William H. Frielink, Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; 915 Princeton, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence*between 1942 and 1965233 W. Cedar, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; owners of property in 1942 - Bert G. and Mrs. Wilhelmina M. Dekema 
Attributes*William was of medium height and build with blue eyes and light color hair in 1917. 
Note*William G. was survived by son, Thomas B. of San Francisco; daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Vanderberg of Massapequa, Long Island NY; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces. 
Death*18 November 1975Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Burial*21 November 1975Mt. Olivet Cemetery 

Family

Bernice Sylvia Anway b. 24 Sep 1900, d. 28 Jun 1979
Children 1.Virginia Jane Frielink+ b. 6 Feb 1918, d. 23 Apr 1997
 2.Thomas Buckley Frielink+ b. 26 Apr 1921, d. 12 Aug 2011

Bernice Sylvia Anway

Father*Albert Elias Anway b. 31 Mar 1872, d. 1 Mar 1937
Mother*Hannah Teresa Wolkens b. 24 Sep 1880, d. 7 Sep 1938
Birth*24 September 1900Watervliet, Berrien, MI 
Married NameFrielink 
Marriage*17 February 1917William Garrett Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; officiating was Frank A. O'Brien, Catholic priest; witnesses were John Tuberty and Lillian Frielink 
Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink
Residence*1929527 W. Cedar, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: Virginia Jane Frielink
Employment*an engraving company as an inspector at the time of the 1930 census 
EmploymentKalamazoo Stationery Co by 1937 
(Witness) Death7 September 1938Hannah Teresa Wolkens; Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Married NameSolomon 
Marriage*circa 1939Harry Vernon Solomon; after the death of Bernice's mother 
Residence1942Harry Vernon Solomon; 822 Hays Park Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Since both her children lived in Harry's home, it can be assumed that Bernice was there as well. 
Residence*1944Harry Vernon Solomon; 822 Hays Park, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Mrs. Harry Solomon's residence at the time her son, Lt. Thomas Frielink, was home visiting on leave. 
Note*27 August 1963Bernice survived her second husband, Harry Solomon. 
Married NameMrs. Henke 
Death*28 June 1979Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Gobles, Van Buren, MI; surname at death was Henke 
Burial*1979West Cooper Cemetery, Cooper, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family 1

William Garrett Frielink b. 29 Oct 1893, d. 18 Nov 1975
Children 1.Virginia Jane Frielink+ b. 6 Feb 1918, d. 23 Apr 1997
 2.Thomas Buckley Frielink+ b. 26 Apr 1921, d. 12 Aug 2011

Family 2

Harry Vernon Solomon b. 13 Jul 1897, d. 27 Aug 1963

Thomas Buckley Frielink

Father*William Garrett Frielink b. 29 Oct 1893, d. 18 Nov 1975
Mother*Bernice Sylvia Anway b. 24 Sep 1900, d. 28 Jun 1979
Step-fatherHarry Vernon Solomon b. 13 Jul 1897, d. 27 Aug 1963
Birth*26 April 1921Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; He is listed in the Kalamazoo Birth Index. His obituary states he was born and raised in Detroit. 
(Witness) Residence1930Albert Elias Anway, Hannah Teresa Wolkens; 822 Hayes Park, Kalamazoo, MI; Bert's daughter, Bernice, resided there in the 1940's when she was married to Harry Solomon. 
Education*St. Augustine High School, Kalamazoo, MI; where he played center on the football team. 
Residence1942822 Hays Park Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Bernice and Harry V. Solomon owned this property, where Virginia also lived. 
Marriage*11 March 1944Helen Louise Williams; Washington, D.C.; The date in the article is somewhat blurred. 
Milit-End*Thomas received his V-12 training at Oberlin College, boot training at Parris Island and officer training in Quantico, VA, graduating in July 1944 as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. After that he went on to Camp Pendleton CA. 
Educationthe University of Detroit 
Residence1963Milwaukee, WI 
Occupation*president of the western region for Continental Baking Company 
Note*Tom was survived by his wife, Helen; sons: Jim of Sandy and David of Hillsboro; daughter, Susan Morgan of Boring; five grandchildren; three gr-grandchildren. His son, Tom, preceded him in death. 
Death*12 August 2011Portland, Multnomah, OR 

Family

Helen Louise Williams b. 27 Apr 1921, d. 2014
Children 1.James R. Frielink
 2.David Michael Frielink
 3.Thomas Gary Frielink+ b. 19 Apr 1951, d. 25 Jul 2011
 4.Susan Lynn Frielink+

Helen Louise Williams

Father*Elmer Stewart Williams b. 8 Nov 1890, d. 13 May 1978
Mother*Helen Brown Frazer b. 19 Apr 1893, d. 29 Nov 1944
Birth*27 April 1921OH 
Married NameFrielink 
Marriage*11 March 1944Thomas Buckley Frielink; Washington, D.C.; The date in the article is somewhat blurred. 
Residence*2011Gresham, OR 
Death*2014OR 
Witness: James R. Frielink

Family

Thomas Buckley Frielink b. 26 Apr 1921, d. 12 Aug 2011
Children 1.James R. Frielink
 2.David Michael Frielink
 3.Thomas Gary Frielink+ b. 19 Apr 1951, d. 25 Jul 2011
 4.Susan Lynn Frielink+

Virginia Jane Frielink

Father*William Garrett Frielink b. 29 Oct 1893, d. 18 Nov 1975
Mother*Bernice Sylvia Anway b. 24 Sep 1900, d. 28 Jun 1979
Step-fatherHarry Vernon Solomon b. 13 Jul 1897, d. 27 Aug 1963
Birth*6 February 1918Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Residence1929Bernice Sylvia Anway; 527 W. Cedar, Kalamazoo, MI 
Education*1936St. Augustine High School, Kalamazoo, MI 
Employment*Bryant Paper Co. in Kalamazoo before her marriage 
Residence*1942822 Hays Park Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Married NameVanderberg 
Marriage*18 September 1942Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables, FL 
Residence*1943Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Miami, FL 
Residence1948Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Miami, FL 
Residence1963Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Long Island, NY 
Residence*1996Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; 137 Nassau Rd, Massapequa, NY; Zip Code = 11758-7551 
Note*1997Virginia was survived by her husband; daughters Diane Arnold and Janice Cappiello; son, Thomas; brother, Thomas Frielink; and eight grandchildren. 
Death*23 April 1997Massapequa, Nassau, NY 

Family

Lawrence Harold Vanderberg b. 18 Mar 1920, d. 19 May 2016
Children 1.Diane Vanderberg+
 2.Janice Vanderberg+
 3.Thomas S. Vanderberg+

Harry W. Frieling

Father*Garrett William Frielink b. 1 Mar 1827, d. 30 Jul 1905
Mother*Helen Niezen b. 2 May 1838, d. 5 Jul 1910
Birth*15 June 1861Muscatine, IA 
Residence1883816 N. Church, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation*1883carriage spring fitter 
Marriage*26 January 1887Ellen O'Keefe; Camden City, Camden, NJ 
Note*Ellen O'Keefe; 8 children, 2 living in 1900 
Residence*1900Ellen O'Keefe; 431 W. 25th Street, Manhattan, NY 
Witness: Louise Mable Frieling
Witness: Harry Edward Frieling
Residence*1905Ellen O'Keefe; New York, NY 
Residence1906Ellen O'Keefe; 304 W. 134th St., New York City, NY 
Death*15 September 1906at home, New York City, NY 
CauseDeathdied of quick consumption 
Note*Harry was survived by his wife; children, Harry and Lulu of New York; mother, Mrs. Helen Frielink of Kalamazoo; brothers, William, John, Edward and Herbert all of Kalamazoo; sisters, Mrs. Minnie Williams of Chicago, Mrs. Lillian Lewis of Delton, Mrs. Fanny Lewis and Mrs. Nellie Walton of Kalamazoo. 
Funeral18 September 1906Kalamazoo, MI; at the home of his mother, Mrs. Helen Frielink, 417 Seminary, at 2 o'clock. His remains were brought back to Kalamazoo the night before. 
Burial*18 September 1906Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Ellen O'Keefe b. Jan 1857, d. 3 Jul 1936
Children 1.Louisa Helen Frieling b. 12 Apr 1889, d. 19 Apr 1894
 2.Harry Edward Frieling+ b. 8 Sep 1890, d. 10 Jun 1977
 3.Mable Frieling b. 31 Jul 1892, d. 24 Sep 1893
 4.Louise Mable Frieling+ b. 23 Nov 1894, d. 23 Jan 1979
 5.William H. Frieling b. 4 Dec 1896, d. 21 Dec 1896

Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink

Father*Garrett William Frielink b. 1 Mar 1827, d. 30 Jul 1905
Mother*Helen Niezen b. 2 May 1838, d. 5 Jul 1910
NicknameMinnie 
Birth*30 June 1864Muscatine, IA 
Employment*1883Kalamazoo, MI; the American Hotel as a waitress 
Married NamePfeiffer 
Marriage*26 August 1885August F. Pfeiffer; home of Garrett Frielink, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. S. Boyden officiated; witnesses were J. F. Eel and Lillie Frielink 
Witness: Lillie M. Frielink
Employment1887Burdick House, Kalamazoo, MI; as a waitress 
Residence*1887August F. Pfeiffer; 715 N. Rose, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) AnecdoteGrace Ethel Nason; from a Kalamazoo news clipping, probably late 1890's based on Grace Nason being in her teens then: "In honor of Miss Grace Nason of Pueblo, Colorado, a company of relatives met at Lake View Wednesday afternoon and evening. There were about forty present, inclucing the families of Jacob Van de Berg, G. Frielink, Jacob Rychel, John Rychel, W. H. Frielink, Charles Lewis, John Frielink, Ralph Vissier, Wm. Stewart, A. Van de Berg, Mrs. Minnie Pfeiffer, Cora and Abe Nason. Arrangements were made for holding a Nason reunion every year." 
Married NameWilliams 
Marriage*22 October 1903Thomas L. Williams; Chicago, Cook, IL; Williams was her last name in probate papers of 1910. At the time of Grace Nason's visit, probably around 1899, Mary's name was still Mrs. Minnie Pfeiffer. 1910 census states she and Thomas were married 7 years. 
Note*Although Graces's children have the surname Williams in their records, their father was August Pfieffer; they were most likely adopted by Thomas Williams after Grace married Thomas in 1903. 
Residence*1905Thomas L. Williams; Chicago, Cook, IL 
Residence*1910Crooked Lake, Barry, MI 
Residence1923Thomas L. Williams; Whiting, Lake County, IN 
(Witness) Death8 January 1933Thomas L. Williams; St. Catherine's Hospital, East Chicago, Lake, IN 
Death*27 May 1939Texas City, Galveston, TX 
Burial*29 May 1939Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake, IN 

Family 1

August F. Pfeiffer b. Aug 1863, d. a Jun 1900
Children 1.Helen Elizabeth Williams+ b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 2 Aug 1977
 2.Donald Dean Williams+ b. 29 Dec 1900, d. 30 Jan 1966

Family 2

Thomas L. Williams b. 17 Jun 1868, d. 8 Jan 1933

August F. Pfeiffer

Father*Andrew Pfeiffer b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 25 Nov 1897
Mother*Elizabeth Pfeiffer b. 23 Dec 1823, d. 28 Apr 1899
NicknameGustie; as an adult it was Gus 
Birth*August 1863Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Marriage*26 August 1885Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink; home of Garrett Frielink, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. S. Boyden officiated; witnesses were J. F. Eel and Lillie Frielink 
Witness: Lillie M. Frielink
Residence*1887Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink; 715 N. Rose, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*There is a death record for an August Pfeiffer, b 16 August 1863 in MI, age 51, janitor, died 17 August 1914 in Chicago, Cook, IL. If August and Mary Grace divorced, it is possible the August she had married died in Chicago, as Mary Grace and Thomas Williams married in Chicago in 1903. The name of this August's father was noted as Fred. 
Occupation*Kalamazoo, MI; a bartender at John Hotop when he lived in Kalamazoo 
Death*after June 1900Minnie married Thomas Williams in 1903. 

Family

Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink b. 30 Jun 1864, d. 27 May 1939
Children 1.Helen Elizabeth Williams+ b. 8 Apr 1892, d. 2 Aug 1977
 2.Donald Dean Williams+ b. 29 Dec 1900, d. 30 Jan 1966

John J. Frielink

Father*Garrett William Frielink b. 1 Mar 1827, d. 30 Jul 1905
Mother*Helen Niezen b. 2 May 1838, d. 5 Jul 1910
Birth*7 October 1866Muscatine, IA 
Occupation*1880Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; an apprentice to a printer 
Marriage*11 February 1891Gertrude Helen Streator; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnessed by Fannie Frielink and Sidney B. Streeter. Parents of groom Garrett Frielink and Helen Nason. Parents of bride Isaac Streeter.
May be application date. 
Witness: Sidney Buell Streator
Witness: Frances Mabel Frielink
Note*3 May 1893Gertrude Helen Streator; a Baby Frielink was buried at Riverside in the same grave as Vincent with others in this lot including Harry Frieling, Garrett and Helen Frielink and William H. Frielink 
Residence*1896219 W. Frank, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; according to Bethel Baptist Church records, where Gertrude was listed as a member 
(Witness) AnecdoteGrace Ethel Nason; from a Kalamazoo news clipping, probably late 1890's based on Grace Nason being in her teens then: "In honor of Miss Grace Nason of Pueblo, Colorado, a company of relatives met at Lake View Wednesday afternoon and evening. There were about forty present, inclucing the families of Jacob Van de Berg, G. Frielink, Jacob Rychel, John Rychel, W. H. Frielink, Charles Lewis, John Frielink, Ralph Vissier, Wm. Stewart, A. Van de Berg, Mrs. Minnie Pfeiffer, Cora and Abe Nason. Arrangements were made for holding a Nason reunion every year." 
Occupation*David E. Walton Jr; Kalamazoo, MI; co-owner of the Frielink Candy Company at least until 1906; A worded ad in the Kalamazoo Gazette: Easter at Frielink's Take the children down to Frielink's to see the Easter eggs, chickens, rabbits, bears and hundreds of novelties. "It'll tickle 'em most to death!" 140 South Burdick St - April 1906 
Residence*1904520 Pine, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence*1910Victor John Frielink; 606 Spring St, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupationbetween 1889 and 1910a confectioner at Frielink Candy Co located at 140 S. Burdick 
Employment*Hanselman Candy Company, Kalamazoo, MI; On 26 June 1911 Hanselman's was gutted by fire. 
Marriage*30 September 1918Alice Blanche Carpenter; Adrian, Lenawee, MI; Rev. George W. Olmstead officiated with witnesses Lulu B. Knowels and Herbert B Knowles, both of Adrian MI 
Residence1923Toledo, Lucas, OH; There is a John Frielink, enumerated with Francis Kelly on 10th St., age 50, bn IA, in Toledo OH in the 1920 Census 
Residencecirca 1946Saginaw, MI; with his daughter, Helen Milks, for 5 years prior to his death. 
Death*5 November 1951Saginaw County Infirmary, MI 
NoteJohn was survived by one daughter and three sons. 
Burial*Evergreen Twp. Cemetery, Sheridan, Montcalm, MI 

Family 1

Gertrude Helen Streator b. 6 Feb 1873, d. 13 Jun 1938
Children 1.Victor John Frielink+ b. 28 Oct 1891, d. 6 Feb 1952
 2.Vincent G. Frielink b. 28 Oct 1891, d. 1892
 3.Grant Allen Frielink+ b. 29 Jul 1898, d. 19 Apr 1974

Family 2

Alice Blanche Carpenter b. 5 Feb 1886, d. 8 Jan 1935
Children 1.John William Frielink+ b. 24 Oct 1920, d. 19 Dec 1996
 2.Helen Elizabeth Frielink+ b. 25 Jun 1924, d. 12 Jan 1999

Gertrude Helen Streator

Father*Isaac H. Streator b. 10 Nov 1830, d. 16 Jun 1891
Mother*Essina Amelia Mathews b. 19 Sep 1832, d. 18 Dec 1910
NicknameGerty 
Birth*6 February 1873Jonesville, Hillsdale, MI 
Married Name11 February 1891Frielink 
Marriage*11 February 1891John J. Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Witnessed by Fannie Frielink and Sidney B. Streeter. Parents of groom Garrett Frielink and Helen Nason. Parents of bride Isaac Streeter.
May be application date. 
Witness: Sidney Buell Streator
Witness: Frances Mabel Frielink
Note*3 May 1893John J. Frielink; a Baby Frielink was buried at Riverside in the same grave as Vincent with others in this lot including Harry Frieling, Garrett and Helen Frielink and William H. Frielink 
Baptism7 October 1894Bethel Baptish Church, Kalamazoo, MI 
Married NameCater 
Marriage*10 April 1911George B. Cater; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Arba Martin officiated with witnesses Mrs. A.B. Sawyer and Mrs. Arba Martin, both of Kalamazoo 
Residence*1918George B. Cater; 1012 Root St., Flint, Genesee, MI; her last name was then Cater. 
Residence1930George B. Cater; 726 Fenton Rd, Flint, Genesee, MI; George was listed as a policeman. A Claude Cater, autoworker, lived at 1021 Bluff. 
CauseDeathhad carcinoma of the liver 
Residence*1938George B. Cater; 1329 Mabel Ave, Flint, Genesee, MI 
Death*13 June 1938Flint, Genesee, MI 
Witness: George B. Cater
Burial*16 June 1938Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint, Genesee, MI 

Family 1

John J. Frielink b. 7 Oct 1866, d. 5 Nov 1951
Children 1.Victor John Frielink+ b. 28 Oct 1891, d. 6 Feb 1952
 2.Vincent G. Frielink b. 28 Oct 1891, d. 1892
 3.Grant Allen Frielink+ b. 29 Jul 1898, d. 19 Apr 1974

Family 2

George B. Cater b. 5 May 1869, d. 27 Sep 1954