Jack Joseph Legare
| Birth* | 18 July 1958 | Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI |
| Residence* | 2009 | listings in Warren MI, Eastpointe MI and St. Petersburg FL |
| Death* | 8 September 2009 | FL |
| Note* | Jack was survived by his mother, Joanne Legare; siblings: Bill, Diane and Danny. | |
| Note | Jack'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 2009 | A 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. |
| Burial | Oakwood 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 1983 | South Macomb Hospital, Warren, Macomb, MI; she was 7lb 4oz and 19" long |
| Education* | 2003 | got 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. | |
| CauseDeath | had complications of anoxic / ischemic encepahalopathy from a combination of prescription medications and heroin and had developed pneumonia | |
| Death* | 12 November 2014 | McLaren Macomb Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; at 9:12 p.m. after having been an inpatient since 10 November 2014 |
Family |
John Curtis Keach | |
| Child | 1. | Hailey Ann Keach |
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 1903 | Marinette, (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) | |
| (Witness) Census | 1 June 1905 | William James Morris, Savannah Mary Lessor; Lake, Marinette, WI; Wm J. Morris, age 26, married, b Canada, parents b Ireland, engineer, own home free of mortgage; Savannah, wife, age 21, b WI, parents b Canada; Pearl M., dau, age 2, b MI; Jeanette M., dau, age 1/12, b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 26 April 1910 | William James Morris, Flora Marie Jamar; Ward 7, Escanaba, Delta, MI; Wm Morris, age 30, married twice, 2nd time for 1yr, b Canada, parents b Ireland, immigrated 1881 or 1889, na, stationary foreman at Veneer Plant; Flora, wife, age 25, mar two? times, this time for 1yr, b Belgium, parents b Belgium, immigrated 1892; next pg: Josephine Morris, age 2/12, b MI, father b Canada, mother b Belgium; Raymond Lambert, step-son, age 4, b MI, father b Canada, mother b Belgium; Pearl, dau, age 6, b WI, father b Canada, mother b WI; Harry Lambert, step-son, age 3, father b Canada, mother b Belgium - reside 1528 Stephenson |
| Census* | 10 January 1920 | Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, WI; possible: Pearl Henrietta, age 16, b IL, parents b Canada, lodger in home of Harry E. Gilboy. Harry ,age 35, conductor for railroad ; Caroline, wife, age 34 ; Elizabeth, dau, age 11; Harley, son, age 10; Katherine, dau, age 5; James, son, age 2 - res 210 South St. - all b WI - no other Pearl's enumerated in Fond du Lac |
| Married Name | 5 February 1922 | Gibson |
| Marriage* | 5 February 1922 | Ross Byron Gibson; WI |
| (Witness) Note | December 1924 | Elizabeth 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. |
| Census* | 2 April 1930 | Ross Byron Gibson; Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, WI; Ross B., age 24, married at 17, b WI, father b ND, mother b WI, bookkeeper for wholesale fruit co ; Pearl M., wife, age 25, married at 18, b MI, father b Canada, mother b WI; Ross J., son, age 5, b WI - radio in home Witness: Ross John Gibson |
| (Witness) Note | 1933 | Dr. 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. |
| Census | 4 April 1940 | Ross Byron Gibson; Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, WI; Ross B. Gibson, age 35, 4yrs h.s., b WI, accountant in fruit business; Pearl, wife, age 35, 1yr h.s., b MI; Ross J., son, age 15, 1yr h.s., b WI; Mary H. Gibson, mother, age 65, 9yrs school, widow, b WI - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 393 Division, value $2600 Witness: Ross John Gibson Witness: Mary Helen Bricker |
| Event-Misc* | Wesley Ralph Lewis & Donna Mae Peterson married in 1950 in Marinette | |
| Death* | 24 August 1997 | Biloxi, 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 1897 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 13 June 1900 | Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Charles Lewis, age 35, b Oct 1864 in NY, (age & birth yr are off), married 6yrs, father b England, mother b NY, blacksmith; Fannie, wife, age 28, b March 1872 in MI, mar 6yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, father b Germany, mother b Holland; Harold, son, age 5, b April 1895 in MI; Arthur, son, age 2, b June 1897 in MI - reside 913 N. Rose |
| (Witness) Census | 15 April 1910 | Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; Oshtemo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Charles, age 47, married 16yrs, b NY, father b England, can't read mother's birth place, farmer on own farm ; Fannie, wife, age 35, married 16yrs, mother of 4, 4 living, parents b Holland; Harold, son, age 15; Arthur, son, age 12; Francis, son, age 5; Helen, dau, age 3 - all children b MI - can't read name of road |
| Milit-Beg* | 7 January 1918 | Camp Logan, Zion City, IL |
| Milit-End* | 1 September 1919 | Navy Rifle Range, Caldwell, Essex, NJ; as a Private and instructor in the U.S. Navy Rifle Range |
| (Witness) Residence | 1920 | Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Charles B, age 58, bn NY; Fannie, wife, age 48, bn MI; Harold, son, age 24, office clerk; Arthur G., son, age 22, bn, printer at newspaper; Francis L., age 15,; Helen M., dau, age 12; Robert, son, age 8, children all bn MI. E.D. 152, Sheet 18B, image 26 Ancestry.com |
| Marriage* | 5 October 1922 | Gertrude 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* | 1930 | Gertrude V. Duddles; 810 Grant St., Kalamazoo Twp., MI |
| Census* | April 1930 | Gertrude V. Duddles; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur G., age 32, married age 25, linotype operator at newspaper; Gertrude V., wife, age 29, married age 22, father b Canada, mother MI; Arthur H., son, age 6; Ralph W., son, age 4 11/12; Irene E. Duddles, sister-in-law; age 16 (incorrect as to other evidence), single - all b MI - res 810 Grant Street Witness: Arthur Herbert Lewis Witness: Ralph Wesley Lewis Witness: Irene E. Duddles |
| Census | 16 April 1940 | Gertrude V. Duddles; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur Lewis, age 43, 2 yrs hs, b MI, linotype operator for newspaper; Gertrude, wife, age 39, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Arthur, son, age 16, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Wesley, son, age 15, 8 yrs school, b MI; William Kimbell, lodger, age 45, divorced, b MI, resided in Martin, Allegan, MI in 1935, grinder - tools lathe - own home at 613 S. Park, value $4500 Witness: Ralph Wesley Lewis Witness: Arthur Herbert Lewis |
| 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 1957 | Union Printers Home, Colorado Springs, CO |
| Burial* | 16 May 1957 | Mt. 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 1900 | Cadillac, Wexford, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1910 | Alfred Duddles, Cora Emma Holcomb; Clam Lake Twp./ Cadilac, Wexford, MI; Alfred, age 47, married 16yrs, b Canada, parents England; Cora, wife, age 39, b MI, parents NY;Roy H., 14; Edith J., 11; Gertrude, 9; Jay A., 6; Lucille, 1 ?/12; Irene, 3/12 - all children b MI |
| Married Name | Lewis | |
| Marriage* | 5 October 1922 | Arthur 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* | 1930 | Arthur Gordon Lewis; 810 Grant St., Kalamazoo Twp., MI |
| Census* | April 1930 | Arthur Gordon Lewis; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur G., age 32, married age 25, linotype operator at newspaper; Gertrude V., wife, age 29, married age 22, father b Canada, mother MI; Arthur H., son, age 6; Ralph W., son, age 4 11/12; Irene E. Duddles, sister-in-law; age 16 (incorrect as to other evidence), single - all b MI - res 810 Grant Street Witness: Arthur Herbert Lewis Witness: Ralph Wesley Lewis Witness: Irene E. Duddles |
| Occupation* | an LPN at Bronson and Borgess Hospitals in Kalamazoo | |
| Census | 16 April 1940 | Arthur Gordon Lewis; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur Lewis, age 43, 2 yrs hs, b MI, linotype operator for newspaper; Gertrude, wife, age 39, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Arthur, son, age 16, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Wesley, son, age 15, 8 yrs school, b MI; William Kimbell, lodger, age 45, divorced, b MI, resided in Martin, Allegan, MI in 1935, grinder - tools lathe - own home at 613 S. Park, value $4500 Witness: Ralph Wesley Lewis Witness: Arthur Herbert Lewis |
| 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 1973 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Funeral | 18 July 1973 | Bethel Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; at 1:00 p.m. with Rev Douglas Beason officiating |
| Burial* | 18 July 1973 | Mt. 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 1923 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Arthur Gordon Lewis, Gertrude V. Duddles; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur G., age 32, married age 25, linotype operator at newspaper; Gertrude V., wife, age 29, married age 22, father b Canada, mother MI; Arthur H., son, age 6; Ralph W., son, age 4 11/12; Irene E. Duddles, sister-in-law; age 16 (incorrect as to other evidence), single - all b MI - res 810 Grant Street |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1940 | Arthur Gordon Lewis, Gertrude V. Duddles; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur Lewis, age 43, 2 yrs hs, b MI, linotype operator for newspaper; Gertrude, wife, age 39, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Arthur, son, age 16, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Wesley, son, age 15, 8 yrs school, b MI; William Kimbell, lodger, age 45, divorced, b MI, resided in Martin, Allegan, MI in 1935, grinder - tools lathe - own home at 613 S. Park, value $4500 |
| Milit-End* | served during WWII, one of the "Greatest Generation," as a 1st Lt. Bombardier of a B-17 crew | |
| Marriage* | 7 June 1947 | Helen 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 2005 | Shoreview, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN |
| Note* | Arthur was survived by his wife, Helen; children, Jon (Anita), Joia Turner, Ted (Nancy); six grandchildren; brother, Wesley (Donna). | |
| Note | Memorial donations suggested go Bethel Unv., Calvary Church or designated missions. | |
| Burial* | 11 March 2005 | Ft. 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 1924 | Kesley, Butler, IA |
| (Witness) Census | 26 April 1930 | Rev. Arthur Edwin Drake, Erna Hedwig Apel; Ashton, Osceola, IA; Arthur E. Drane, age 35, married at 26, b IA, father b IL, mother b Switzerland, minister; Erna H., wife, age 32, mar at 23, b IA, father b Germany, mother b IA; Dorothy M., dau, age 7; Helen R., dau, age 5; Paul J., son, age 3 2/12; David J., son, age 2 4/12 - children all b IA - renting, own radio |
| (Witness) Census | 28 April 1940 | Rev. Arthur Edwin Drake, Erna Hedwig Apel; Lennox, Lincoln, SD; Rev. Arthur Drake, age 45, 4yrs college, b IA, minister of Presbyterian Chruch; Erna, wife, age 42, 4yrs college, b IA; Dorothy M., dau, age 17, b IA; Helen R., dau, age 15, b IA; Paul J., son, age 13, b IA; David J., son, age 12, b IA - reside at the parsonage - all lived in Ashton, Osceola, IA in 1935 |
| Married Name | Lewis | |
| Marriage* | 7 June 1947 | 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. 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 Name | Schneider | |
| Marriage* | 5 January 2008 | Chester 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 2017 | North 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 |
| Name Variation | Wes Lewis; Wes and his wife, Donna, gave Mariana their business card at Helen's memorial service in 1997. Donna said Wes' actual name is Ralph. | |
| Birth* | 7 April 1925 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Arthur Gordon Lewis, Gertrude V. Duddles; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur G., age 32, married age 25, linotype operator at newspaper; Gertrude V., wife, age 29, married age 22, father b Canada, mother MI; Arthur H., son, age 6; Ralph W., son, age 4 11/12; Irene E. Duddles, sister-in-law; age 16 (incorrect as to other evidence), single - all b MI - res 810 Grant Street |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1940 | Arthur Gordon Lewis, Gertrude V. Duddles; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Arthur Lewis, age 43, 2 yrs hs, b MI, linotype operator for newspaper; Gertrude, wife, age 39, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Arthur, son, age 16, 2 yrs hs, b MI; Wesley, son, age 15, 8 yrs school, b MI; William Kimbell, lodger, age 45, divorced, b MI, resided in Martin, Allegan, MI in 1935, grinder - tools lathe - own home at 613 S. Park, value $4500 |
| (Witness) Marriage | 7 June 1947 | Helen 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* | 1950 | Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL |
| Marriage* | 5 August 1950 | Donna 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* | 2008 | Donna Mae Peterson; MN |
| Residence | 2017 | Donna Mae Peterson; moved from their condo to an assisted living facility operated by Presbyterian Homes in June 2017 |
| Death* | 4 June 2019 | at 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 2019 | Beacon 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 1928 | Hennepin County, MN |
| (Witness) Census | 8 April 1930 | Ruben Peterson, Anna Sylvia Johnson; Ward 11, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; Ruble Peterson, age 30, mar at 25, b WI, parents b Sweden, carbonated water salesman; Anna S., wife, age 27, mar at 22, b Sweden, parents b Sweden, immigrated 1906; Donna Mae, dau, ag 1 11/12, b Minneapolis, MN - renting at 2615 Ninth St. |
| (Witness) Census | 4 May 1940 | Ruben Peterson, Anna Sylvia Johnson; Ward 6, Rhinelander, Oneida, WI; Ruben Peterson, age 40, 1yr college, b WI, beverage salesman; Ann, wife, age 37, 4yrs h.s., b Sweden; Donna Mae, dau, age 12, 6yrs school, b MN - lived in Hennepin County MN in 1935 - own home 1t 127 Randall, value $3,000 |
| Education* | 1949 | Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL; high school in Rhinelander, WI |
| Married Name | Lewis | |
| Marriage* | 5 August 1950 | Ralph 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* | 2008 | Ralph Wesley Lewis; MN |
| Residence | 2017 | Ralph Wesley Lewis; moved from their condo to an assisted living facility operated by Presbyterian Homes in June 2017 |
| Death* | 28 November 2019 | Minnetonka, Hennepin, MN; Thanksgiving Day in the evening |
| Funeral* | 3 December 2019 | MN |
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 |
Family |
Mark Loren Olson | |
| Children | 1. | Matthew Erik Olson |
| 2. | Brian Thomas Olson | |
| 3. | Cameron James Olson |
Mark Loren Olson
Family |
Diane Marie Lewis | |
| Children | 1. | Matthew Erik Olson |
| 2. | Brian Thomas Olson | |
| 3. | Cameron James Olson |
Garrett William Frielink
| Father* | Gerhard Frielink |
| Name Variation | Garrett Freelink | |
| Name Variation | Garret Freeling | |
| Birth* | 1 March 1827 | Hannover, Germany; His declaration of naturalization paper states he was born in the Kingdom of Hannover. |
| Note | The 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 1850 | Kalamazoo, MI; His death news article states he came to Kalamazoo on this date. |
| Naturalization* | 19 January 1858 | County Court, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; The declaration papers were filed with Kalamazoo County, but no final naturalization papers were found there. |
| Marriage* | 19 November 1858 | Helen 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) Birth | 4 April 1859 | William H. Frielink; Blue Island, Cook, IL; William was born while his parents traveled in an overland wagon to Iowa. |
| Residence | 1866 | Fifth ns 3 w Spruce; Garret was an engineer at "Front nw corner of Linn" |
| Residence* | between 1868 and 1905 | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Occupation* | between 1868 and 1905 | varied & fruit farm owner |
| Census | 19 July 1870 | Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Garrett, age 42, born Germany; Hellen, age 29, born Holland; William, age 11, born Iowa; Harry, age 9, born Iowa; Mary, age 6, born Iowa; Johnny, age 4, born Iowa; Lillie, age 1, born MI (on next pg are Sarah & Jake Rychel, George, Abbie, William and John Nason) Witness: Harry W. Frieling Witness: Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink Witness: John J. Frielink Witness: Lillie M. Frielink |
| Occupation | 1880 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; a draftsman |
| Residence | 1880 | Helen Niezen; N. Church St., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note* | 1880 | Jacob Rychel; Garrett and John lived near each other in Kalamazoo on North Church Street when the 1880 census was taken. |
| Residence | 1883 | Helen Niezen; 816 N. Church, Kalamazoo County, MI |
| (Witness) Marriage | 21 September 1892 | Frederick 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* | 1896 | Helen Niezen; Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses means other occupants Witness: Frank Edward Frielink Witness: Herbert Frielink Witness: Helen Elizabeth Frielink |
| (Witness) Anecdote | Grace 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* | 1900 | Edward 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 1905 | at home, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: William H. Frielink |
| CauseDeath | had chronic cystitis and pyelo nephritis | |
| Burial* | 2 August 1905 | Riverside 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 |
| Name Variation | Hillettje Niessing | |
| Name Variation | Hilligje Niezing | |
| Name Variation | Hellen Nason | |
| (Witness) Anecdote | Hillichje Jans Tijms; The Tijms / Tijmes familiy is related to the Nijsing / Nason family. | |
| Birth* | 2 May 1838 | Smilde, 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* | 1847 | Amstersdam vicinity, NLD; She came with her family to Kalamazoo when she was about 10 years old. |
| (Witness) Emigration | 1847 | Jan 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. |
| (Witness) Census | 11 July 1850 | Jan Willems Nijsing, Grietje Jans Vredeveld; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; John Neren, age 38, laborer; Mary, 38; Jane, 18; William, 16; John, 14, Ellen (Helen), 12; Yana (Johns), 10; Hendrick, 8; Otter (Ralph), 5; Sarah, 6/12; all listed as bn Holland, but Sarah's should be MI and the person just below her is listed bn MI; two other unrelated people also enumerated: Gerret Webenhoot/Wekenhout/Wernhout age 35 and Berent/Barendina Loosten/Joosten age 28 |
| Married Name | Helen Frielink; Other lasts names given on various records are Nason or Smith. | |
| Marriage* | 19 November 1858 | Garrett 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) Birth | 4 April 1859 | William H. Frielink; Blue Island, Cook, IL; William was born while his parents traveled in an overland wagon to Iowa. |
| Census | 19 July 1870 | Garrett William Frielink; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Garrett, age 42, born Germany; Hellen, age 29, born Holland; William, age 11, born Iowa; Harry, age 9, born Iowa; Mary, age 6, born Iowa; Johnny, age 4, born Iowa; Lillie, age 1, born MI (on next pg are Sarah & Jake Rychel, George, Abbie, William and John Nason) Witness: Harry W. Frieling Witness: Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink Witness: John J. Frielink Witness: Lillie M. Frielink |
| Residence | 1880 | Garrett William Frielink; N. Church St., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Residence | 1883 | Garrett William Frielink; 816 N. Church, Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Residence* | 1896 | Garrett William Frielink; Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses means other occupants Witness: Frank Edward Frielink Witness: Herbert Frielink Witness: Helen Elizabeth Frielink |
| (Witness) Anecdote | Grace 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." | |
| Census* | 1910 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Helen Frielink, age 72; Herbert, son, age 28 - Vol 42, E.D. 129, # 167 - from Soundex Witness: Herbert Frielink |
| 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. | |
| CauseDeath | 5 July 1910 | Helen died of a "stroke of paralysis" and had arteriosclerosis |
| Death* | 5 July 1910 | Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: William H. Frielink |
| Funeral | 7 July 1910 | at her home, 417 Seminary, Kalamazoo, MI; sons, William, John, Frank and Herbert acted as pall bearers |
| Burial* | 7 July 1910 | Riverside 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 1859 | Blue Island, Cook, IL; William was born while his parents traveled in an overland wagon to Iowa. Witness: Garrett William Frielink Witness: Helen Niezen |
| Birth | 1860 | All other records point to 1859 as his birth year, including his obituary, but his headstone has the birth year 1860. |
| (Witness) Census | 2 August 1860 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Muscatine, Muscatine, IA; Garrett's & Helen's birth place are both given as Holland, but Garrett's should have Germany. Garrett given age 33, Helen 20, William 1. William's birth place given IA, should be IL. Garrett's occupation was laborer. |
| (Witness) Census | 1880 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Vol 12, E.D. 133, Sheet 39, Line 1; ages: Garrett-53, Helen-39 (not correct), Wm-21, Harry-19, Mary-15, John-13, Lillie-11, Frances-8, Helen-5, Frank-3, Ruben-9/12mo; Garrett a draftman, he & parents bn Germany; Helen & parents bn Holland. |
| Occupation | 1880 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; a clerk in a grocery |
| Residence | 1883 | 816 N. Church, Kalamazoo, MI; and was a springmaker |
| Marriage* | 1886 | Rose Downey; MI |
| Residence | 1889 | Stuart Ave, Kalamazoo, MI; and was a confectioner at George H. Hanselman Co |
| Baptism | 11 April 1895 | Bethel Baptish Church, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Residence* | 1896 | 611 Stuart Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; The church record lists William Frielink as a member. |
| (Witness) Marriage | 11 March 1896 | Jennie 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) Anecdote | Grace 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." | |
| Census* | April 1900 | Rose Downey; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 41, bn Apr 1859 in IA; Rose, wife, age 42, bn Nov 1857 in OH; Marie, dau, age 12, bn Dec 1887 in MI; Lillian, dau, age 8, bn Nov? (smudged) 1891 in MI; William, son, age 6, bn Oct 1893 in MI - Vol 36, E.D. 114, Sheet 4, Line 86 - from Soundex Witness: Marie Helen Frielink Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink Witness: William Garrett Frielink |
| Residence* | 1904 | Rose Downey; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: Marie Helen Frielink |
| (Witness) Death | 30 July 1905 | Garrett William Frielink; at home, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census | 23 April 1910 | Rose Downey; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 52, married 24yr, b IA, father b Germany, mother b Holland, paper hanger; Rose, wife, age 53, b OH, mar 24yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Lillian, age 18; William G., son, age 16 - children b MI Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink Witness: William Garrett Frielink |
| (Witness) Death | 5 July 1910 | Helen Niezen; Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Occupation | 1912 | Kalamazoo, MI; a candymaker at Crystal Candy Co |
| Residence | 1912 | Rose Downey; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Note | Leo 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. | |
| Census | January 1920 | Rose Downey; Kalamazoo Twp, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 63, bn IA, parents Holland, a painter, owns home; Rosa, wife, age 63, bn OH, parents Ireland; Lillian Severance, dau, age 28, bn MI (note of MK: her husband, William, was still living in Battle Creek, where he had been working for Consumer's Power Co before WWI) Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink |
| Marriage* | 27 June 1921 | Emma 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) Death | 12 May 1928 | Emma Elizabeth (Roach) Barry; at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Marriage* | 26 June 1929 | Hannah 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 1930 | Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; 915 Princeton, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: William Garrett Frielink |
| Census* | April 1930 | Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H., head of house, age 71, b IA, first married at 25; Hannah, wife, age 66, b Eng., first married at 20, immigrated 1886 ; William G., son, age 36, b MI, divorced, electrician at General Electric Co., father b IA, mother b OH - res 915 Princeton 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. | |
| Census | 5 April 1940 | Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William Frielink (indexed Trielink), age 81, 8yrs school, b IL, decorator own business; Hannah, wife, age 77, 4 yrs school, b England; William, son, age 41, divorced, 10 yrs school, b MI, foreman at power co; Charles Jankanski, lodger, age 36, single, 10yrs school, b IL, millwright - fishing tackle - own home at 915 P____, value $3500 Witness: William Garrett Frielink |
| Residence | January 1941 | 915 Princeton Ave, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Death* | 19 February 1941 | at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; He had been ill for 6 months. |
| Burial* | 21 February 1941 | Riverside 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 1857 | Sandusky, Erie, OH |
| (Witness) Census | 14 June 1860 | Eugene Downey, Anna Duke; Ward 2, Marshall, Calhoun, MI; Eugene Doney, age 40, b Ireland, railroad laborer; Ann, age 34, b Ireland; John, age 13; Patrick, age 11; Barth, age 9; Rosina, age 8; Margaret, age 5; Eugene, age 2; Mary A., age 5/12 - all children b MI |
| Census* | 20 August 1870 | Wakeshma, Kalamazoo, MI; possible (indexed as M Downey, but the writing could be an R), age 18, b MI, house keeping, living in home of (can't read name), age 30, farmer and wife, Polly, age 32, b OH, dau Emma, age 7; also looks like Rosy Downey, age 2 - all others b MI |
| (Witness) Marriage | 19 September 1878 | Martin Luther Harshey, Margaret Downey; Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; Father F. Brogger officiated with witnesses Will Moreland of Battle Creek and Rosa Downey of Dowagiac |
| Census | 8 June 1880 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rose Downey, age 24, b OH, father b Ireland, mother b Canada, servant in home of William McConity (sp?), age 46, flour miller, b NY; Fanny C., wife, age 40, b NY; Wm B, son, age 3, b MI |
| Married Name | Frielink | |
| Marriage* | 1886 | William H. Frielink; MI |
| (Witness) Anecdote | Grace 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." | |
| Census* | April 1900 | William H. Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 41, bn Apr 1859 in IA; Rose, wife, age 42, bn Nov 1857 in OH; Marie, dau, age 12, bn Dec 1887 in MI; Lillian, dau, age 8, bn Nov? (smudged) 1891 in MI; William, son, age 6, bn Oct 1893 in MI - Vol 36, E.D. 114, Sheet 4, Line 86 - from Soundex Witness: Marie Helen Frielink Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink Witness: William Garrett Frielink |
| Residence* | 1904 | William H. Frielink; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: Marie Helen Frielink |
| Census | 23 April 1910 | William H. Frielink; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 52, married 24yr, b IA, father b Germany, mother b Holland, paper hanger; Rose, wife, age 53, b OH, mar 24yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Lillian, age 18; William G., son, age 16 - children b MI Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink Witness: William Garrett Frielink |
| Residence | 1912 | William H. Frielink; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census | January 1920 | William H. Frielink; Kalamazoo Twp, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 63, bn IA, parents Holland, a painter, owns home; Rosa, wife, age 63, bn OH, parents Ireland; Lillian Severance, dau, age 28, bn MI (note of MK: her husband, William, was still living in Battle Creek, where he had been working for Consumer's Power Co before WWI) Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink |
| CauseDeath | had "hemeplegia" a stroke | |
| Death* | 21 May 1920 | Old Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 24 May 1920 | Mt. 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 1887 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1900 | William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 41, bn Apr 1859 in IA; Rose, wife, age 42, bn Nov 1857 in OH; Marie, dau, age 12, bn Dec 1887 in MI; Lillian, dau, age 8, bn Nov? (smudged) 1891 in MI; William, son, age 6, bn Oct 1893 in MI - Vol 36, E.D. 114, Sheet 4, Line 86 - from Soundex |
| (Witness) Residence | 1904 | William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Occupation* | 1905 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; a seamer |
| Married Name | Anderson | |
| Marriage* | 24 November 1909 | James 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) Marriage | 2 November 1912 | Margaret 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. | |
| Census* | January 1920 | James E. Anderson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; James E., 34, bn MI, parents MI; Marie H., wife, age 32, bn MI, father Iowa, mother Ohio; Rosemary, dau, age 5, bn MI; Marie A., age 3 1/2; res 527 Elm, Jan 3 1920 Witness: Rosemary J. Anderson Witness: Marie Agnes Anderson |
| 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 1962 | Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; following an illness of five weeks. |
| Funeral | 20 February 1962 | St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; at 10 a.m. Tuesday |
| Burial* | 20 February 1962 | Mt. 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 1885 | Watson, Allegan, MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1900 | Joseph Anderson, Mary Ann Myron; Watson Twp, Allegan, MI; Joseph, 43, Feb 1857; Mary, wife, 40, Oct 1859; James, son, 14, Sep 1885; Frances, dau, 12, Oct 1887; Charles, son, 10, Jun 1889; Joseph, son, 8, Feb 1892; Louis, son 6, Mar 1894; Agnes, dau, 4, Aug 1895; Carl, son, 3, 1897 - all bn MI; Mathew Jacobs, hired laborer, 17, bn Aug 1882. |
| Residence* | 1902 | had 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 1909 | 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: Lillian Anna Frielink |
| Census* | January 1920 | Marie Helen Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; James E., 34, bn MI, parents MI; Marie H., wife, age 32, bn MI, father Iowa, mother Ohio; Rosemary, dau, age 5, bn MI; Marie A., age 3 1/2; res 527 Elm, Jan 3 1920 Witness: Rosemary J. Anderson Witness: Marie Agnes Anderson |
| 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 1962 | at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; suddenly, following a lingering illness. |
| Burial | 19 September 1962 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Eastwood, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Funeral* | 19 September 1962 | St. Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, MI; at 9 a.m. Wednesday. |
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 1891 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1900 | William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 41, bn Apr 1859 in IA; Rose, wife, age 42, bn Nov 1857 in OH; Marie, dau, age 12, bn Dec 1887 in MI; Lillian, dau, age 8, bn Nov? (smudged) 1891 in MI; William, son, age 6, bn Oct 1893 in MI - Vol 36, E.D. 114, Sheet 4, Line 86 - from Soundex |
| (Witness) Marriage | 24 November 1909 | James 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) Census | 23 April 1910 | William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 52, married 24yr, b IA, father b Germany, mother b Holland, paper hanger; Rose, wife, age 53, b OH, mar 24yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Lillian, age 18; William G., son, age 16 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Marriage | 17 February 1917 | Bernice Sylvia Anway, William Garrett Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; officiating was Frank A. O'Brien, Catholic priest; witnesses were John Tuberty and Lillian Frielink |
| Married Name | Severance | |
| Marriage* | 21 May 1918 | William 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 |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; Kalamazoo Twp, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 63, bn IA, parents Holland, a painter, owns home; Rosa, wife, age 63, bn OH, parents Ireland; Lillian Severance, dau, age 28, bn MI (note of MK: her husband, William, was still living in Battle Creek, where he had been working for Consumer's Power Co before WWI) |
| Census* | April 1930 | William Francis Severance; Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; William F., head, age 37, married age 25, father bn NY, mother MI, superintendent at Electric Power Co; Lillian A., age 38, married age 26; father bn IA, mother OH; Barbara R., age 8; Helen M., age 6; Dorothy E., age 5; Wilma E., 2/12 - all bn MI Witness: Barbara Rosemary Severance Witness: Helen Marie Severance Witness: Dorothy Edna Severance Witness: Wilma Elizabeth Severance |
| Census | 16 April 1940 | William Francis Severance; Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; William F. Severance (indexed Severson), age 48, 4yrs h.s., b MI, district distribution superintendent for Consumers Power Co.; Lillian, wife, age 49, 8 yrs school, b MI; Helen, dau, age 16, 9yrs school b MI; Dorothy, dau, age 15, 8yrs school b MI; Wilma, dau, age 11, 4yrs school, b MI - own home at 140 Frelinghagren, value $6,000 Witness: Helen Marie Severance Witness: Dorothy Edna Severance Witness: Wilma Elizabeth Severance |
| Residence* | 1964 | 24 W. Van Buren, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI |
| Death* | December 1964 | Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI |
| Funeral | 28 December 1964 | St. Philip Catholic Church, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; by Father Gerald A. Owens at 9:30 a.m. |
| Burial* | 28 December 1964 | Memorial 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 1892 | Hastings, Barry, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 19 June 1900 | Andrew Jackson Severance, Mary Foley; Hastings, Barry, MI; Andrew Severance, age 48, b Jul 1851, married 23yrs, b NY, parents b England, blacksmith ; Mary, wife, age 46, b May 1854, mar 23yrs, mother of 7, 7 living, parents b England ; Lizzie, dau, age 17, b Apr 1883, at school; Jerry, son, age 15, b Sep 1884, at school; Leo, son, age 13, b June 1886, at school; Rosie, dau, age 11, b Sep 1888, at school; William, son, age 7, b Oct 1892 - all others b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 18 April 1910 | Andrew Jackson Severance, Mary Foley; Hastings, Barry, MI; Andrew, age 58, married 32yrs, b NY, parents b VT, blacksmith at tool factory ; Mamie, wife, age 56, mar 32 yrs, mother of 7, 7 living, b MI, parents b Ireland; Gershon, son, age 30, single, b NY, varnisher at cabinet factory ; Elizabeth, dau, age 27, single, b NY, teacher at public school; Jerry, son, age 25, single, barber at shop; Leo, son, age 23, single, carder at wool factory; Rose, dau, age 20, single, curler at wool factory; William, son, age 17, chores for private family; Hansel Follak, boarder, age 20, works at wool factory - all others b MI |
| Milit-Beg* | 19 November 1917 | Camp 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 1918 | Lillian 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 1919 | William had been promoted to Corporal on 15 June 1918. |
| Census* | 12 January 1920 | Ward 10, Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; William Severance, lodger, age 27, married, b MI, father b NY, mother b MI, superintendent of meters for power and light co; Donald Bittel, head of house, age 22, married, b IL, father b IL, mother b MI, sales manager of electric co; Irene, wife, age 22, b MI, parents b MI, Genevieve, sister, age 18, b IL, clerk at tea store (William's wife resided with her parents in Kalamazoo) |
| Census* | April 1930 | Lillian Anna Frielink; Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; William F., head, age 37, married age 25, father bn NY, mother MI, superintendent at Electric Power Co; Lillian A., age 38, married age 26; father bn IA, mother OH; Barbara R., age 8; Helen M., age 6; Dorothy E., age 5; Wilma E., 2/12 - all bn MI Witness: Barbara Rosemary Severance Witness: Helen Marie Severance Witness: Dorothy Edna Severance Witness: Wilma Elizabeth Severance |
| 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 | |
| Census | 16 April 1940 | Lillian Anna Frielink; Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; William F. Severance (indexed Severson), age 48, 4yrs h.s., b MI, district distribution superintendent for Consumers Power Co.; Lillian, wife, age 49, 8 yrs school, b MI; Helen, dau, age 16, 9yrs school b MI; Dorothy, dau, age 15, 8yrs school b MI; Wilma, dau, age 11, 4yrs school, b MI - own home at 140 Frelinghagren, value $6,000 Witness: Helen Marie Severance Witness: Dorothy Edna Severance Witness: Wilma Elizabeth Severance |
| (Witness) Death | 27 November 1950 | Dorothy 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 1952 | Battle 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 1893 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1900 | William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 41, bn Apr 1859 in IA; Rose, wife, age 42, bn Nov 1857 in OH; Marie, dau, age 12, bn Dec 1887 in MI; Lillian, dau, age 8, bn Nov? (smudged) 1891 in MI; William, son, age 6, bn Oct 1893 in MI - Vol 36, E.D. 114, Sheet 4, Line 86 - from Soundex |
| (Witness) Census | 23 April 1910 | William H. Frielink, Rose Downey; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Frielink, age 52, married 24yr, b IA, father b Germany, mother b Holland, paper hanger; Rose, wife, age 53, b OH, mar 24yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Lillian, age 18; William G., son, age 16 - children b MI |
| Residence | 1912 | 903 Clark, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Employment* | 1912 | Kalamazoo, MI; Bell Shoe Co as a clerk |
| Marriage* | 17 February 1917 | Bernice Sylvia Anway; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; officiating was Frank A. O'Brien, Catholic priest; witnesses were John Tuberty and Lillian Frielink Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink |
| Census* | January 1920 | Bernice Sylvia Anway; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William G. age 26, ruler at stationery store; Bernice S., wife, age 20; Virginia J., dau, age 1 11/12 - all b MI - 1028 S. Burdick Witness: Virginia Jane Frielink |
| Divorce* | 16 June 1928 | Bernice Sylvia Anway; Kalamazoo County, MI; William resided at his father's house in 1930 and was listed as divorced. |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | William H. Frielink, Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William H., head of house, age 71, b IA, first married at 25; Hannah, wife, age 66, b Eng., first married at 20, immigrated 1886 ; William G., son, age 36, b MI, divorced, electrician at General Electric Co., father b IA, mother b OH - res 915 Princeton |
| (Witness) Residence | April 1930 | William H. Frielink, Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; 915 Princeton, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 5 April 1940 | William H. Frielink, Hannah D. (Taylor) Fisher; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William Frielink (indexed Trielink), age 81, 8yrs school, b IL, decorator own business; Hannah, wife, age 77, 4 yrs school, b England; William, son, age 41, divorced, 10 yrs school, b MI, foreman at power co; Charles Jankanski, lodger, age 36, single, 10yrs school, b IL, millwright - fishing tackle - own home at 915 P____, value $3500 |
| Residence* | between 1942 and 1965 | 233 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 1975 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 21 November 1975 | Mt. 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 1900 | Watervliet, Berrien, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 19 April 1910 | Albert Elias Anway, Hannah Teresa Wolkens; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Bert, age 39, married 14 yrs, paper maker at mill; Hanna, wife, age 29, mother of 4, 4 living (oldest two at MI Home and Training School in Lapeer), father b MI, mother b France; Bernice, dau, age 9; Beulah, dau, age 5 - all b MI - res 124 Parson |
| Married Name | Frielink | |
| Marriage* | 17 February 1917 | William Garrett Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; officiating was Frank A. O'Brien, Catholic priest; witnesses were John Tuberty and Lillian Frielink Witness: Lillian Anna Frielink |
| Census* | January 1920 | William Garrett Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William G. age 26, ruler at stationery store; Bernice S., wife, age 20; Virginia J., dau, age 1 11/12 - all b MI - 1028 S. Burdick Witness: Virginia Jane Frielink |
| Divorce* | 16 June 1928 | William Garrett Frielink; Kalamazoo County, MI; William resided at his father's house in 1930 and was listed as divorced. |
| Residence* | 1929 | 527 W. Cedar, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: Virginia Jane Frielink |
| Employment* | an engraving company as an inspector at the time of the 1930 census | |
| Census* | 16 April 1930 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Bernice Frielink (indexed as Friedrick), age 30, b MI, first married at 15, inspector at engraving co; Virginia, dau, age 12 (son, Thomas, was living with Bernice's parents) - res 527 W. Cedar Witness: Virginia Jane Frielink |
| Employment | Kalamazoo Stationery Co by 1937 | |
| (Witness) Death | 7 September 1938 | Hannah Teresa Wolkens; Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | Solomon | |
| Marriage* | circa 1939 | Harry Vernon Solomon; after the death of Bernice's mother |
| Census* | 17 April 1940 | Harry Vernon Solomon; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Harry Soloman (indexed Salamon), age 42, 8yrs school, b MI, lineman - cab co; Bernice, wife, age 39, 3 yrs hs, b MI, wrapper - paper co; Virginia Frielink, step-dau, age 22, single, 4 yrs hs, b MI, sorter - paper co; Thomas, step-son, age 18, 4yrs hs, b MI - own home at 822 Hays Park, value $3000 Witness: Thomas Buckley Frielink Witness: Virginia Jane Frielink |
| Residence | 1942 | Harry 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* | 1944 | Harry 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 1963 | Bernice survived her second husband, Harry Solomon. |
| Married Name | Mrs. Henke | |
| Death* | 28 June 1979 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Gobles, Van Buren, MI; surname at death was Henke |
| Burial* | 1979 | West 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-father | Harry Vernon Solomon b. 13 Jul 1897, d. 27 Aug 1963 |
| Birth* | 26 April 1921 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; He is listed in the Kalamazoo Birth Index. His obituary states he was born and raised in Detroit. |
| (Witness) Census | 14 April 1930 | Albert Elias Anway, Hannah Teresa Wolkens; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Bert E. Anway, age 58, married at 24, parents b MI, carpenter; Hannah T., wife, age 49, married at 16, parents b MI, clerk in garment shop; Thomas F., son, age 8, b MI, parents b MI (Thomas was actually their grandson, son of William and Bernice Frielink) - res 822 Hayes Park |
| (Witness) Residence | 1930 | Albert 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. | |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | Harry Vernon Solomon, Bernice Sylvia Anway; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Harry Soloman (indexed Salamon), age 42, 8yrs school, b MI, lineman - cab co; Bernice, wife, age 39, 3 yrs hs, b MI, wrapper - paper co; Virginia Frielink, step-dau, age 22, single, 4 yrs hs, b MI, sorter - paper co; Thomas, step-son, age 18, 4yrs hs, b MI - own home at 822 Hays Park, value $3000 |
| Residence | 1942 | 822 Hays Park Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Bernice and Harry V. Solomon owned this property, where Virginia also lived. |
| Marriage* | 11 March 1944 | Helen 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. | |
| Education | the University of Detroit | |
| Census* | 27 April 1950 | Helen Louise Williams; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Thomas B. Frielink, age 29, b MI, manager of wholesale bakery; Helen L., wife, age 29, b OH; James R., son, age 3, b MI; David M., son, b Sep 1949 in MI - reside 7345 Curtis Witness: David Michael Frielink Witness: James R. Frielink |
| Residence | 1963 | Milwaukee, 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 2011 | Portland, 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 1921 | OH |
| (Witness) Census | 22 April 1930 | Elmer Stewart Williams, Helen Brown Frazer; Ward 18, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer Williams, age 39, married at 27, b OH, parents b OH, manager of bakery; Helen, wife, age 37, mar at 25, b OH, parents b OH; Helen, dau, age 9, b OH; Ruth Frazier, niece, age 13, b OH, parents b OH - own home at 8575 Kentucky, value $11,500, own radio |
| Married Name | Frielink | |
| Marriage* | 11 March 1944 | Thomas Buckley Frielink; Washington, D.C.; The date in the article is somewhat blurred. |
| Census* | 27 April 1950 | Thomas Buckley Frielink; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Thomas B. Frielink, age 29, b MI, manager of wholesale bakery; Helen L., wife, age 29, b OH; James R., son, age 3, b MI; David M., son, b Sep 1949 in MI - reside 7345 Curtis Witness: David Michael Frielink Witness: James R. Frielink |
| Residence* | 2011 | Gresham, OR |
| Death* | 2014 | OR 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-father | Harry Vernon Solomon b. 13 Jul 1897, d. 27 Aug 1963 |
| Birth* | 6 February 1918 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | William Garrett Frielink, Bernice Sylvia Anway; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; William G. age 26, ruler at stationery store; Bernice S., wife, age 20; Virginia J., dau, age 1 11/12 - all b MI - 1028 S. Burdick |
| (Witness) Residence | 1929 | Bernice Sylvia Anway; 527 W. Cedar, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1930 | Bernice Sylvia Anway; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Bernice Frielink (indexed as Friedrick), age 30, b MI, first married at 15, inspector at engraving co; Virginia, dau, age 12 (son, Thomas, was living with Bernice's parents) - res 527 W. Cedar |
| Education* | 1936 | St. Augustine High School, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Employment* | Bryant Paper Co. in Kalamazoo before her marriage | |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | Harry Vernon Solomon, Bernice Sylvia Anway; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Harry Soloman (indexed Salamon), age 42, 8yrs school, b MI, lineman - cab co; Bernice, wife, age 39, 3 yrs hs, b MI, wrapper - paper co; Virginia Frielink, step-dau, age 22, single, 4 yrs hs, b MI, sorter - paper co; Thomas, step-son, age 18, 4yrs hs, b MI - own home at 822 Hays Park, value $3000 |
| Residence* | 1942 | 822 Hays Park Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | Vanderberg | |
| Marriage* | 18 September 1942 | Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables, FL |
| Residence* | 1943 | Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Miami, FL |
| Census* | 1945 | Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Precinct 105, Dade County, FL; Lawrence H. Vanderberg, age 25, b MI, graduated college, co-pilot; Virginia J., age 27, b MI, graduated high school, housewife; Diane G., dau, age 2, b FL, in pre-school; Janice T., dau, age 9mo - reside 3629 Avacado Ave. Witness: Diane G. Vanderberg Witness: Janice T. Vanderberg |
| Residence | 1948 | Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Miami, FL |
| Census | 26 April 1950 | Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Miami, Dade, FL; Lawrence H. Vanderberg, age 30, b MI, airline pilot; Virginia J., wife, age 32, b MI; Diane G., dau, age 6, b FL; Janice T., dau, age 5, b FL - reside 1716 in Apt #2 on S W 18th St Witness: Diane G. Vanderberg Witness: Janice T. Vanderberg |
| Residence | 1963 | Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; Long Island, NY |
| Residence* | 1996 | Lawrence Harold Vanderberg; 137 Nassau Rd, Massapequa, NY; Zip Code = 11758-7551 |
| Note* | 1997 | Virginia was survived by her husband; daughters Diane Arnold and Janice Cappiello; son, Thomas; brother, Thomas Frielink; and eight grandchildren. |
| Death* | 23 April 1997 | Massapequa, Nassau, NY |
Family |
Lawrence Harold Vanderberg b. 18 Mar 1920, d. 19 May 2016 | |
| Children | 1. | Diane G. Vanderberg+ |
| 2. | Janice T. 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 |
| Name Variation | Harry W. Frielink | |
| Birth* | 15 June 1861 | Muscatine, IA |
| (Witness) Census | 19 July 1870 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Garrett, age 42, born Germany; Hellen, age 29, born Holland; William, age 11, born Iowa; Harry, age 9, born Iowa; Mary, age 6, born Iowa; Johnny, age 4, born Iowa; Lillie, age 1, born MI (on next pg are Sarah & Jake Rychel, George, Abbie, William and John Nason) |
| (Witness) Census | 1880 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Vol 12, E.D. 133, Sheet 39, Line 1; ages: Garrett-53, Helen-39 (not correct), Wm-21, Harry-19, Mary-15, John-13, Lillie-11, Frances-8, Helen-5, Frank-3, Ruben-9/12mo; Garrett a draftman, he & parents bn Germany; Helen & parents bn Holland. |
| Occupation* | 1883 | carriage spring fitter |
| Residence | 1883 | 816 N. Church, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Marriage* | 26 January 1887 | Ellen O'Keefe; Camden City, Camden, NJ |
| Note* | Ellen O'Keefe; 8 children, 2 living in 1900 | |
| Residence* | 1900 | Ellen O'Keefe; 431 W. 25th Street, Manhattan, NY Witness: Louise Mable Frieling Witness: Harry Edward Frieling |
| Census* | 5 June 1900 | Ellen O'Keefe; Manhattan, New York, NY; Harry, bn (looks like) May 1850 in Canada, spring fitter, rents home, married 15 years; Ellen, wife, bn Jan 1860 (should be 1857, as she had a brother born in 1860) in PA, father bn Eng, mother bn Ireland, mother of 9 children, 2 living children; Harry, son, bn Sep 1890 in NY, at school; Lulu, bn Nov 1894 in NY; Anna Scanlon, grandmother, bn Dec 1829 in Ireland, widow, married 45 years, 9 children, 4 children living, parents bn Ireland, immigrated 1855. Witness: Louise Mable Frieling Witness: Harry Edward Frieling |
| Residence* | 1905 | Ellen O'Keefe; New York, NY |
| Residence | 1906 | Ellen O'Keefe; 304 W. 134th St., New York City, NY |
| Death* | 15 September 1906 | at home, New York City, NY |
| CauseDeath | died 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. | |
| Funeral | 18 September 1906 | Kalamazoo, 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 1906 | Riverside 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 |
| Name Variation | Grace Frieling | |
| Nickname | Minnie | |
| Birth* | 30 June 1864 | Muscatine, IA |
| (Witness) Census | 19 July 1870 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Garrett, age 42, born Germany; Hellen, age 29, born Holland; William, age 11, born Iowa; Harry, age 9, born Iowa; Mary, age 6, born Iowa; Johnny, age 4, born Iowa; Lillie, age 1, born MI (on next pg are Sarah & Jake Rychel, George, Abbie, William and John Nason) |
| (Witness) Census | 1880 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Vol 12, E.D. 133, Sheet 39, Line 1; ages: Garrett-53, Helen-39 (not correct), Wm-21, Harry-19, Mary-15, John-13, Lillie-11, Frances-8, Helen-5, Frank-3, Ruben-9/12mo; Garrett a draftman, he & parents bn Germany; Helen & parents bn Holland. |
| Employment* | 1883 | Kalamazoo, MI; the American Hotel as a waitress |
| Married Name | Pfeiffer | |
| Marriage* | 26 August 1885 | August 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 |
| Employment | 1887 | Burdick House, Kalamazoo, MI; as a waitress |
| Residence* | 1887 | August F. Pfeiffer; 715 N. Rose, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Anecdote | Grace 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." | |
| Census* | 20 June 1900 | August F. Pfeiffer; North Twp., Lake, IN; Gus Pfiffer, age 37, b Aug 1862 in MI, parents b Germany, married 15 yrs, occ looks like foreman or fireman; Minnie, wife , age 32, b Jun 1867 in Iowa, parents b Germany, mar 15 yrs, mother of 1, 1 living; Helen, dau, age 8, b Apr 1892 in MI; Thos Williams, boarder, age 30, b Jan 1869 in OH, father b Wales, mother b OH, tel. operator, single Witness: Thomas L. Williams Witness: Helen Elizabeth Williams |
| Married Name | Williams | |
| Marriage* | 22 October 1903 | Thomas 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* | 1905 | Thomas L. Williams; Chicago, Cook, IL |
| Residence* | 1910 | Crooked Lake, Barry, MI |
| Census* | 7 May 1910 | Thomas L. Williams; Barry Twp./Crooked Lake, Barry, MI; Thomas, age 40, married 7yrs, b OH, parents OH, telegraph operator; Grace, age 44, married 7yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, b IA, father Germany, mother Holland; Helen, 18, b MI; Donald, 9, b IN Witness: Helen Elizabeth Williams Witness: Donald Dean Williams |
| Residence | 1923 | Thomas L. Williams; Whiting, Lake County, IN |
| Census | April 1930 | Thomas L. Williams; Hammond, Lake, IN; Thomas, age 60, b OH, married at 30 (?), parents b Wales, treater at oil refinery; Grace, wife, age 59, b IA, (first married age 21), father b Germany, mother ?; Julia Andrews, roomer, age 27, teacher in public school; Elden P. Reed, son of roomer, age 7 |
| (Witness) Death | 8 January 1933 | Thomas L. Williams; St. Catherine's Hospital, East Chicago, Lake, IN |
| Death* | 27 May 1939 | Texas City, Galveston, TX |
| Burial* | 29 May 1939 | Elmwood 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 |
| Nickname | Gustie; as an adult it was Gus | |
| Birth* | August 1863 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 23 July 1870 | Andrew Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Pfeiffer; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Andrew Phifer, age 47, b Germany, occ _____ buildings; Eliza, keeping house, age 46, b Germany; Kate, age 18; George, age 16; Louis, age 13; Lizzie, age 8; Gustie, age 6; Amelia, age 4 - all children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 5 June 1880 | Andrew Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Pfeiffer; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Andrew Pffifer, age 57, b Germany, house mover?; Elizabeth, wife, age 56, keeping house; August, son, age 17, works in restaurant; Amelia, dau, age 15, at home - children b MI |
| Marriage* | 26 August 1885 | Mary 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* | 1887 | Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink; 715 N. Rose, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census* | 20 June 1900 | Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink; North Twp., Lake, IN; Gus Pfiffer, age 37, b Aug 1862 in MI, parents b Germany, married 15 yrs, occ looks like foreman or fireman; Minnie, wife , age 32, b Jun 1867 in Iowa, parents b Germany, mar 15 yrs, mother of 1, 1 living; Helen, dau, age 8, b Apr 1892 in MI; Thos Williams, boarder, age 30, b Jan 1869 in OH, father b Wales, mother b OH, tel. operator, single Witness: Thomas L. Williams Witness: Helen Elizabeth Williams |
| 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 1900 | Minnie 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 |
| Name Variation | John F. Frielink | |
| Birth* | 7 October 1866 | Muscatine, IA |
| (Witness) Census | 19 July 1870 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Garrett, age 42, born Germany; Hellen, age 29, born Holland; William, age 11, born Iowa; Harry, age 9, born Iowa; Mary, age 6, born Iowa; Johnny, age 4, born Iowa; Lillie, age 1, born MI (on next pg are Sarah & Jake Rychel, George, Abbie, William and John Nason) |
| (Witness) Census | 1880 | Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Vol 12, E.D. 133, Sheet 39, Line 1; ages: Garrett-53, Helen-39 (not correct), Wm-21, Harry-19, Mary-15, John-13, Lillie-11, Frances-8, Helen-5, Frank-3, Ruben-9/12mo; Garrett a draftman, he & parents bn Germany; Helen & parents bn Holland. |
| Occupation* | 1880 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; an apprentice to a printer |
| Marriage* | 11 February 1891 | Gertrude 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 1893 | Gertrude 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* | 1896 | 219 W. Frank, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; according to Bethel Baptist Church records, where Gertrude was listed as a member |
| (Witness) Anecdote | Grace 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." | |
| Census* | 30 June 1900 | Gertrude Helen Streator; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John (last name very scribbled), age 31, b (month scribbled) 1868 IA, father Germany, mother Holland, married 10yrs, candy maker; Gertrude, wife, age 27, b Feb 1873 in MI, father b New York, mother MI, mar 10yrs, mother of 4, 2 living; Victor, son, age 8, b Oct 1891 in MI; son (can't make out name) age 1, b July 1898 in MI - res on Burdick St. Witness: Victor John Frielink Witness: Grant Allen Frielink |
| 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* | 1904 | 520 Pine, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Residence* | 1910 | Victor John Frielink; 606 Spring St, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census* | April 1910 | Victor John Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John, age ?, father bn Germany, mother Holland; Victor John; at 606 Spring St. |
| Occupation | between 1889 and 1910 | a 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 1918 | Alice Blanche Carpenter; Adrian, Lenawee, MI; Rev. George W. Olmstead officiated with witnesses Lulu B. Knowels and Herbert B Knowles, both of Adrian MI |
| Residence | 1923 | Toledo, 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 |
| Census* | April 1930 | Alice Blanche Carpenter; Sheridan, Mecosta, MI; John, age 60, b IA, first married age 24, farmer, father b Germany, mother b Holland ; Alice, wife, age 44, b OH, first married age 18, father b Germany, mother b OH; John, son, age 9, b MI; Helen, dau, age 5, b OH; Edith Loomis, servant, age 20, b MI Witness: John William Frielink Witness: Helen Elizabeth Frielink |
| Census* | 6 April 1940 | Sheridan, Mecosta, MI; John Frielink, age 73, widowed, 3 yrs school, b IA, farmer; John W., son, age 19, 4 yrs hs, b MI, farmer; Helen, dau, age 14, 8 yrs school, b OH - own home, value $1000 Witness: John William Frielink Witness: Helen Elizabeth Frielink |
| Residence | circa 1946 | Saginaw, MI; with his daughter, Helen Milks, for 5 years prior to his death. |
| Death* | 5 November 1951 | Saginaw County Infirmary, MI |
| Note | John 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 |
| Name Variation | Helen G. Streator | |
| Nickname | Gerty | |
| Birth* | 6 February 1873 | Jonesville, Hillsdale, MI |
| Married Name | 11 February 1891 | Frielink |
| Marriage* | 11 February 1891 | John 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 1893 | John 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 |
| Baptism | 7 October 1894 | Bethel Baptish Church, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census* | 30 June 1900 | John J. Frielink; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John (last name very scribbled), age 31, b (month scribbled) 1868 IA, father Germany, mother Holland, married 10yrs, candy maker; Gertrude, wife, age 27, b Feb 1873 in MI, father b New York, mother MI, mar 10yrs, mother of 4, 2 living; Victor, son, age 8, b Oct 1891 in MI; son (can't make out name) age 1, b July 1898 in MI - res on Burdick St. Witness: Victor John Frielink Witness: Grant Allen Frielink |
| Census* | 22 April 1910 | Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; Helen G. Johnson, age 37, widow, b MI, father b NY, mother b MI, nursing for private family; Grant A., son, age 11, b MI, parents b MI Witness: Grant Allen Frielink |
| Married Name | Cater | |
| Marriage* | 10 April 1911 | George B. Cater; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Arba Martin officiated with witnesses Mrs. A.B. Sawyer and Mrs. Arba Martin, both of Kalamazoo |
| Residence* | 1918 | George B. Cater; 1012 Root St., Flint, Genesee, MI; her last name was then Cater. |
| Census* | 9 January 1920 | George B. Cater; Flint, Genesee, MI; George B. Catter, age 50, parents b England, assembler at auto factory ; G. Helen, wife, age 46 ; Grant Freelink, step-son, age 21, single, machinist at auto factory - all b MI - res 1012 Root St. Witness: Grant Allen Frielink |
| Residence | 1930 | George B. Cater; 726 Fenton Rd, Flint, Genesee, MI; George was listed as a policeman. A Claude Cater, autoworker, lived at 1021 Bluff. |
| Census | 15 April 1930 | George B. Cater; Flint, Genesee, MI; George B. Cater, age 59, married at 39, b MI, parents b England, policeman at auto factory ; Helen G., wife, age 57, first married at 18, b MI, father b MA, mother b MI |
| CauseDeath | had carcinoma of the liver | |
| Residence* | 1938 | George B. Cater; 1329 Mabel Ave, Flint, Genesee, MI |
| Death* | 13 June 1938 | Flint, Genesee, MI Witness: George B. Cater |
| Burial* | 16 June 1938 | Sunset 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 |