Lillie M. 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 VariationLillian M. Frielink 
Birth*28 May 1869Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; census birth years, birth index and birth year in obituary do not agree; obituary most likely wrong 
(Witness) Census19 July 1870Garrett 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) Census1880Garrett 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. 
Residence*1883816 N. Church, Kalamazoo, MI; and was employed as a finisher 
(Witness) Marriage26 August 1885August F. Pfeiffer, Mary Grace "Minnie" Frielink; home of Garrett Frielink, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. S. Boyden officiated; witnesses were J. F. Eel and Lillie Frielink 
Residence1889816 N. Church, Kalamazoo, MI; and was working at the George Hanselman Co as a candy maker 
Married NameLewis 
Marriage*21 September 1892Frederick L. Lewis; 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. 
Witness: Garrett William Frielink
Residence*1905Frederick L. Lewis; Delton, Barry, MI 
Residence1910Frederick L. Lewis; Kalamazoo, MI 
Census15 April 1910Frederick L. Lewis; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Fred, age 39, married 18yrs, father b England, mother b NY, truck farmer ; Lillian, wife, age 39, married 18yrs, father b Germany, mother b Holland; James Kenneth, adopted son, age 1 - all b MI 
Witness: James Kenneth Lewis
Occupation*a caterer for Masonic Temple for many years before the death in 1928 of her husband. She had also helped him run the Delton Crooked Lake Resort. 
(Witness) Death10 October 1919Helen Elizabeth Frielink; City Hospital, Riverside, Riverside, CA 
(Witness) Residence1920Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*January 1920Frederick L. Lewis; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Fred, age 48; Lillian, wife, age 49; James K., son, age 11, all bn MI - enumerated right after Charles B. Lewis. 
Witness: James Kenneth Lewis
Residence1921Frederick L. Lewis; lived on the Swaddell farm on Howlandsburg Road one mile northeast of Galesburg from 1921 - 1928. 
Census*April 1930Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Lillian, head, age 61, married at 22, widow, father b Germany, mother b Netherlands; James K., son, age 21, single, salesman of auto parts - both b MI - res 811 Davis - no radio 
Witness: James Kenneth Lewis
Anecdote*Lillie was active in the First Baptist Church. 
Residence1937James Kenneth Lewis; 518 Eleanor St., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Lillie had lived there for three years before her death. 
(Witness) Census19 April 1940James Kenneth Lewis, Roxie Lucille Willison; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; James K. Lewis, age 31, b MI, 1yr college, travelling salesman of auto accessories; Roxie Lucille, wife, age 31, b MI, 3yrs college; Lillian, mother, age 71, widow, b MI, 8yrs school; next pg: James O., son, age 6, b MI; Frederick C., son, age 4, b MI - renting at 518 Eleanor St. 
CauseDeathdied from a coronary occlusion at the age of 71 years, 21 days 
Death*18 June 1940at her son's home, Kalamazoo, MI; James K. Lewis, Informant
coronary occlusion 
Note*She was survived by her son, Kenneth; sister, Mrs. Charles Lewis of Kalamazoo; brothers, Herbert and William of Kalamazoo, and John of Remus; and two grandsons. 
Burial*June 1940Kendall Cemetery, Van Buren County, MI 

Family

Frederick L. Lewis b. 14 Jul 1871, d. 1 Jun 1928
Child 1.James Kenneth Lewis+ b. 14 Jul 1908, d. 22 Oct 1988

James Kenneth Lewis

Adoptive father*Frederick L. Lewis b. 14 Jul 1871, d. 1 Jun 1928
Adoptive mother*Lillie M. Frielink b. 28 May 1869, d. 18 Jun 1940
Birth*14 July 1908Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census15 April 1910Frederick L. Lewis, Lillie M. Frielink; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Fred, age 39, married 18yrs, father b England, mother b NY, truck farmer ; Lillian, wife, age 39, married 18yrs, father b Germany, mother b Holland; James Kenneth, adopted son, age 1 - all b MI 
(Witness) Residence1920Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Frederick L. Lewis, Lillie M. Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Fred, age 48; Lillian, wife, age 49; James K., son, age 11, all bn MI - enumerated right after Charles B. Lewis. 
Residence1929811 Davis, Kalamazoo, MI; At that time he was a salesman for Auto Parts Distributing Co. 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Lillie M. Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Lillian, head, age 61, married at 22, widow, father b Germany, mother b Netherlands; James K., son, age 21, single, salesman of auto parts - both b MI - res 811 Davis - no radio 
Marriage*13 May 1933Roxie Lucille Willison; St. Joseph County, IN; checked Clerk in Kalamazoo County in late 1990's 
Residence*1937Lillie M. Frielink; 518 Eleanor St., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Lillie had lived there for three years before her death. 
Census*19 April 1940Roxie Lucille Willison; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; James K. Lewis, age 31, b MI, 1yr college, travelling salesman of auto accessories; Roxie Lucille, wife, age 31, b MI, 3yrs college; Lillian, mother, age 71, widow, b MI, 8yrs school; next pg: James O., son, age 6, b MI; Frederick C., son, age 4, b MI - renting at 518 Eleanor St. 
Witness: Lillie M. Frielink
Witness: James Orill Lewis
Witness: Frederick Charles "Fritz" Lewis
Occupation*Lansing, Ingham, MI; a salesman for Whitmore Automotive and Capital Automotive 
Residence*between May 1944 and 1970Lansing, Ingham, MI 
Residencebetween 1970 and 1988at Punta Gorda, FL and Middleville, MI 
Note*1988He was survived by sons James O. Lewis of FL; Fritz C. and Sue of Olivet; nine grandchildren and seven great-granchildren. 
Death*22 October 1988Hastings, Barry, MI; residence in Yankee Springs, Barry 
Burial*25 October 1988Coman Cemetery, Middleville, Barry, MI 

Family

Roxie Lucille Willison b. 9 Nov 1907, d. 25 Jun 1983
Children 1.James Orill Lewis b. 6 Feb 1934, d. 25 Apr 1999
 2.Frederick Charles "Fritz" Lewis+ b. 20 Sep 1935, d. 13 Aug 2014

Helen Elizabeth 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*9 May 1875Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
NicknameNellie 
(Witness) Census1880Garrett 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. 
(Witness) Residence1896Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses means other occupants 
Anecdote*from a Kalamazoo news clipping, probably c. 1900 based on Grace Nason being in her late teens: "The following young ladies comprised a hayrack party Wednesday evening and went to the home of Miss Flora Moore of Galesburg, where they were entertained by Miss Helen Frielink, in honor of Miss Grace Nason of Pueblo, Colo. The Misses Mary Bromley of Peoria, ILL., Jessie Crane, Jeanie Campbell, Lizzie Egan, Helen Frielink, Mazie Griffing, Mary Howe, Cora Kalleward, Hattie Lotz, Victoria Mayer, Grace Nason, Cora Nason, Marie Remynse, Loula Rychel, Florence Stein, Anna Van Dyke, and Cora Vanderberg. Ice cream and cake were served and a pleasant evening was spent by all." 
Witness: Grace Ethel Nason
Witness: Cora Nason
Witness: Cora Vanderberg
(Witness) CensusJune 1900Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Helen mother of 11 children, 9 living; born May 1836 in Holland; Herbert born Aug 1879, a machinist; Vol 36, Sheet 17 E.D. 110, Line 27 
Married NameWalton 
Marriage*29 August 1900David E. Walton Jr; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Herbert Frielink and Ann Van Dyke were witnesses. 
Witness: Herbert Frielink
Residence*1904David E. Walton Jr; 3rd fl ste - Bauman Blk, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence1905David E. Walton Jr; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; are not listed in the 1905 Kalamazoo Directory, although David is still co-owner of the Frielink Candy Company. 
Residencebetween 1911 and 1919David E. Walton Jr; Riverside, Riverside, CA; Volunteer in Riverside checked city directories from 1912-1919, found David in Riverside CA in 1916, pg 227, 1917 with Helen on Riverside ave opp Fairfax Ave, 1918-19 with Helen at 1197 Chestnut. Helen's Riverside obituary gives her address for the last 7 months of her life at 376 Cedar St. 
CauseDeathdied of uterine sarcoma, with diagnosis confirmed by a microscopic section following surgery. 
Death*10 October 1919City Hospital, Riverside, Riverside, CA 
Witness: Lillie M. Frielink
Funeral14 October 1919Ward, Amstutz and Glenn Parlors; most likely in Riverside CA 
Burial*14 October 1919Kalamazoo, MI; Evergreen Cemetery in Riverside CA, receiving vault. Burial date is recorded, but it is unclear if Helen's body was transported from CA to MI that day. 

Family

David E. Walton Jr b. 7 Dec 1875, d. 1 Dec 1919

David E. Walton Jr

Father*David Walton Sr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 5 Sep 1912
Mother*Margaret Thomson b. 5 May 1848, d. 29 Jan 1935
Birth*7 December 1875Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census12 June 1900David Walton Sr., Margaret Thomson; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; David Walton, age 59, b Dec 1840 in Scotland, married 32yrs, immigrated 1873, na, carpenter ; Margaret, wife, age 52, b May 1848 in Scotland, mar 32yrs, mother of 9, 7 living, immigrated 1873; Jessie, dau, age 26, b Apr 1873, single, teaching public school; David, son, age 24, b Dec 1877, mason; Margaret, dau, age 21, b July 1878, paper box maker on line for Margaret, but next line is blank, perhaps for Robert?; Robert, son, age 20, b Apr 1880; Arthur, son, age 17, b June 1882, at school; Albert, son, age 12, b Oct 1887, at school; Alfred, son, b Oct 1887, at school - all children b MI - res on Wheaton Ave 
Marriage*29 August 1900Helen Elizabeth Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Herbert Frielink and Ann Van Dyke were witnesses. 
Witness: Herbert Frielink
Occupation*John J. Frielink; 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*1904Helen Elizabeth Frielink; 3rd fl ste - Bauman Blk, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence1905Helen Elizabeth Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; are not listed in the 1905 Kalamazoo Directory, although David is still co-owner of the Frielink Candy Company. 
Occupation*Kalamazoo, MI; Before he moved to CA he had established the Crystal Candy Company in Kalamazoo. In 1917 in Riverside CA his occupation in a city directory was given as brick layer. 
(Witness) Marriage5 June 1907Rena May Moore, Arthur Walton; 1st Congregational Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Pastor Howard Murray Jones officiated with witnesses David Walton Jr and Robert T. Walton, both of Kalamazoo 
Residencebetween 1911 and 1919Helen Elizabeth Frielink; Riverside, Riverside, CA; Volunteer in Riverside checked city directories from 1912-1919, found David in Riverside CA in 1916, pg 227, 1917 with Helen on Riverside ave opp Fairfax Ave, 1918-19 with Helen at 1197 Chestnut. Helen's Riverside obituary gives her address for the last 7 months of her life at 376 Cedar St. 
Association*a member of the Kalamazoo Lodge No. 50, B.P.O. Elks for nearly 20 years. 
CauseDeathhad general pulmonary tuberculosis 
NoteDavid was survived by his mother, Margaret; brothers Rev. Alfred S. of Stanford Conn., Arthur of Sturgis, Robert T. of Hastings and Albert G. of Kalamazoo; sisters, Margaret and Jessie Walton of Kalamazoo. 
Death*1 December 1919at his mother's home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Witness: Margaret Thomson
Burial*3 December 1919Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Helen Elizabeth Frielink b. 9 May 1875, d. 10 Oct 1919

Frank Edward 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*3 June 1877Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census1880Garrett 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. 
Baptism22 January 1892Bethel Baptish Church, Kalamazoo, MI; and was a member of that church until 23 May 1901 
(Witness) Residence1896Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses means other occupants 
Occupation*1908Kalamazoo, MI; Frank worked in the family candy store and others. 
Marriage14 May 1908Florence Louise Stuyhart; Oshtemo, Kalamazoo, MI; Parents of groom Garrett Frielink and Helen Nason. Parents of bride David Stuyhart and Ida Hill. Witnesses Laura Stuyhart and Arthur Crow. 
Witness: Laura Stuyhart
Occupation1912Kalamazoo, MI; a candymaker at Baker-Hoekstra Candy Co 
Residence1912Florence Louise Stuyhart; 1204 W. Blakeslee, Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*January 1920Florence Louise Stuyhart; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Frank E., age 42, bn MI, father bn Germany, mother bn Holland, candy maker; Florence, age 37, bn MI, parents bn MI. 
Attributes*He was described as tall with brown hair and blue eyes in 1918. 
Residence*Florence Louise Stuyhart; 418 Potter St, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Note*Frank was survived by his wife, Florence; three sisters, Mrs. T.L. Williams of Whiting, IN, Mrs. Fred Lewis and Mrs. Charles Lewis of Kalamazoo; three brothers, John of Toledo, William and Herbert of Kalamazoo. 
Death*12 November 1923at home, Kalamazoo, MI; at 10:30p.m.. 
CauseDeathpneumonia 
Funeral*14 November 1923Frank's funeral was from Truesdale Chapel on Wednesday, November 14, 1923 at 1:30p.m. 
Burial14 November 1923Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Florence Louise Stuyhart b. 23 Oct 1883, d. 9 Jul 1933

Florence Louise Stuyhart

Father*David Stuyhart b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 27 Feb 1927
Mother*Ida M. Hill b. Apr 1855, d. 2 Nov 1911
Birth*23 October 1883Oshtemo Twp, Kalamazoo, MI 
Married Name1908Frielink 
Marriage*14 May 1908Frank Edward Frielink; Oshtemo, Kalamazoo, MI; Parents of groom Garrett Frielink and Helen Nason. Parents of bride David Stuyhart and Ida Hill. Witnesses Laura Stuyhart and Arthur Crow. 
Witness: Laura Stuyhart
Residence1912Frank Edward Frielink; 1204 W. Blakeslee, Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*January 1920Frank Edward Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Frank E., age 42, bn MI, father bn Germany, mother bn Holland, candy maker; Florence, age 37, bn MI, parents bn MI. 
Residence*Frank Edward Frielink; 418 Potter St, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Occupation*1926Sherman's Candy Shop, Kalamazoo, MI; a saleslady 
Occupation1929Kalamazoo, MI; a cook 
Residence*1930418 Potter, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; according to city directories from 1926 and 1929 and is listed as the widow of Frank E. She is not found in the 1932 directory. 
Census*9 April 1930Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Florence Frielink, age 46, widow, b MI - own home, value $5,000, no radio, father b OH, mother b MI, cook for public schools - res 418 Potter 
Married Namecirca 1931Mrs. King Magee 
CauseDeathhad acute encephalo-myelitis and diabetes mellitus 
Death*9 July 1933Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; surname on death record was Magee 
Burial*11 July 1933Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 

Family

Frank Edward Frielink b. 3 Jun 1877, d. 12 Nov 1923

Herbert 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*12 August 1879Kalamazoo, MI 
Baptism15 April 1894Bethel Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, MI; and was a member of that church until 28 April 1902 
(Witness) Residence1896Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses means other occupants 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900Garrett William Frielink, Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Helen mother of 11 children, 9 living; born May 1836 in Holland; Herbert born Aug 1879, a machinist; Vol 36, Sheet 17 E.D. 110, Line 27 
(Witness) Marriage29 August 1900David E. Walton Jr, Helen Elizabeth Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Herbert Frielink and Ann Van Dyke were witnesses. 
Residence1904417 Seminary, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; This was his parent's home. 
Occupation*1904Wm. E. Hill & Co., Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; a machinist 
(Witness) Census1910Helen Niezen; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Helen Frielink, age 72; Herbert, son, age 28 - Vol 42, E.D. 129, # 167 - from Soundex 
Residence1942401A, E. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence*1944713 W. Cedar, Kalamazoo, MI; This was the home of his sister, Frances, and her husband, Charles Lewis. 
Attributes*Herbert was tall and slender with blue eyes and brown hair in 1918. 
Occupationa toolmaker at the General Gas and Light Company in Kalamazoo for many years. 
Note*Herber's survivors were his sister, with whom he had lived, Mrs. Charles Lewis; brother, John of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. 
Death*24 December 1944hospital, Kalamazoo, MI; He had been hospitalized for several weeks and died Chrismas eve. 
Burial*27 December 1944Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 

George A. Lewis

Father*James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Mother*Betsy Stoughtenger b. c 1827, d. c 1857
Birth*14 January 1851Oswego, Oswego, NY 
(Witness) Census1 June 1855James Lewis, Betsy Stoughtenger; town of, Oswego, Oswego, NY; James, age 32, b England, blacksmith; Betsy, wife, age 25 (28?), b Onondaga NY; Henry J., age 6; Ann Eliza, age 5; George M., age 3; Rosetta, age 1 - all children b Oswego NY 
(Witness) Census12 July 1860James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Oswego Town, Oswego, NY; James Lewis, age 35, b England, blacksmith; Margaret, age 23; Henry, age 13; Anna E., age 11; George, age 9; Rosetta, age 7; Mary I or J, age 4; Emma, age 6/12 - rest b NY 
Occupation*between 1870 and 1903laborer, International Bulk, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) CensusJuly 1870James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove, Van Buren, MI; James, age 47 blacksmith; Margaret and all children except John bn NY; John bn MI; Margaret, age 33, keeping house; George, age 18, laborer; Rosetta, age 16; Mary, age 14; Emma, age 10; Charles, age 7; John, age 3. 
(Witness) Census18 June 1880James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; James Lewis, age 56, farmer, b England, parents b England; next pg: Margaret Lewis, age 41, b NY, parents b NY, housekeeping; George, son, age 27, farmer; Rosetta, dau, age 26, housekeeping; Mary, dau, age 24, housekeeping; Emma, dau, age 20; Charlie, son, age 17, farmer; all previous children b NY; John, son, age 13, farmer; Freddy, son, age 9 - two youngest b MI 
Marriage*20 January 1881Melissa Jane Crofoot; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; witnesses were Mary E. and Sarah J. Dorgan, both of Pine Grove Twp. 
(Witness) Marriage22 February 1885David Slack, Mary Jane Lewis; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; witnesses were Charles Lewis and George Lewis, both of Gobleville; George W. Daines, minister officiated; recorded 18 May 1885 in Van Buren County. 
Census*18 June 1900Melissa Jane Crofoot; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; George, age 50, b Nov 1849 in NY, farmer, married 20yrs, father b England, mother b NY; Melissa J., wife, age 54, b Jul 1845 in NY, parents b NY, mother of one child, still living, but not part of George's household. Rosetta (Lewis) Earl living next farm and Emma (Lewis) McDougal nearby. 
OccupationPine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; a farmer 
CauseDeathhad bronchial asthma 
Note*The informant on his death certificate was "Geo Lewis" of Kendall MI 
Death*19 January 1912Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI 
Burial*22 January 1912Kendall Cemetery, Van Buren County, MI 

Family

Melissa Jane Crofoot b. 16 Jul 1843, d. 19 Dec 1907
Child 1.Child Lewis

John Lewis

Father*James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Mother*Margaret Helen Dutcher b. 17 Mar 1837, d. 3 Aug 1928
Birth*27 November 1864Gobels, Van Buren, MI 
(Witness) CensusJuly 1870James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove, Van Buren, MI; James, age 47 blacksmith; Margaret and all children except John bn NY; John bn MI; Margaret, age 33, keeping house; George, age 18, laborer; Rosetta, age 16; Mary, age 14; Emma, age 10; Charles, age 7; John, age 3. 
Occupation*1880Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; a farmer and blacksmith 
(Witness) Census18 June 1880James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; James Lewis, age 56, farmer, b England, parents b England; next pg: Margaret Lewis, age 41, b NY, parents b NY, housekeeping; George, son, age 27, farmer; Rosetta, dau, age 26, housekeeping; Mary, dau, age 24, housekeeping; Emma, dau, age 20; Charlie, son, age 17, farmer; all previous children b NY; John, son, age 13, farmer; Freddy, son, age 9 - two youngest b MI 
Residence*between 1887 and 1888520 Harrison, Kalamazoo County, MI 
Occupation*1889Kalamazoo, MI; a springmaker 
(Witness) Residence1889James Lewis; 110 W. Frank, Kalamazoo, MI 
Marriage*24 December 1889Frances Davis; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; J. Nat Walter, J. of P. officiated; witnesses were Charles Lewis and Dean Hill, both of Kalamazoo. Frances was first married to Mr. Richerstine 
Witness: Charles Benjamin Lewis
Residence*1900Frances Davis; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; According to the 1900 census record, John owned his own home. 
Census*18 June 1900Frances Davis; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; John Lewis, age 35, b Nov 1864 in MI, married 11yrs, father b England, mother b NY, farmer; Frances, wife, age 34, b March 1865 in WI, mar 11yrs, no children 
Census25 April 1910Frances Davis; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; John, age 44, married 21yrs, b MI, father b England, mother NY, farmer; Francis, wife, age 45 (their ages mixed up?), b WI, parents b Germany, married 21yrs, no children (John's sister, Rosetta, lived right next door) 
Census17 January 1920Frances Davis; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; John, 55, bn MI, father Eng., mother NY, farmer; Frances, wife, 54, bn WI, parents Germany. (enumerated right after are Adelbert Clark with wife, Ethel, age 33 - dau of George and Emma McDougal) 
OccupationPine Grove Twp., MI; a farmer 
CauseDeathhad angina pectoris and exhaustion 
Death*9 November 1923Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI 
Burial*11 November 1923Kendall Cemetery, Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI 

Family

Frances Davis b. 8 Dec 1860, d. 29 Sep 1934

Rosetta Lewis

Father*James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Mother*Betsy Stoughtenger b. c 1827, d. c 1857
Birth*January 1854Oswego, Oswego, NY; age given on various federal and state census documents all agree her birth year was 1854 
(Witness) Census1 June 1855James Lewis, Betsy Stoughtenger; town of, Oswego, Oswego, NY; James, age 32, b England, blacksmith; Betsy, wife, age 25 (28?), b Onondaga NY; Henry J., age 6; Ann Eliza, age 5; George M., age 3; Rosetta, age 1 - all children b Oswego NY 
(Witness) Census12 July 1860James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Oswego Town, Oswego, NY; James Lewis, age 35, b England, blacksmith; Margaret, age 23; Henry, age 13; Anna E., age 11; George, age 9; Rosetta, age 7; Mary I or J, age 4; Emma, age 6/12 - rest b NY 
(Witness) CensusJuly 1870James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove, Van Buren, MI; James, age 47 blacksmith; Margaret and all children except John bn NY; John bn MI; Margaret, age 33, keeping house; George, age 18, laborer; Rosetta, age 16; Mary, age 14; Emma, age 10; Charles, age 7; John, age 3. 
(Witness) Census18 June 1880James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; James Lewis, age 56, farmer, b England, parents b England; next pg: Margaret Lewis, age 41, b NY, parents b NY, housekeeping; George, son, age 27, farmer; Rosetta, dau, age 26, housekeeping; Mary, dau, age 24, housekeeping; Emma, dau, age 20; Charlie, son, age 17, farmer; all previous children b NY; John, son, age 13, farmer; Freddy, son, age 9 - two youngest b MI 
Married Name1881Earl 
Marriage*30 October 1881George L. Earl; Bloomingdale, Van Buren, MI; witnesses were Dexter Allen of Bloomingdale and Mary Lewis of Pine Grove Twp.l J.B. Irons, minister, officiated in Bloomingdale; recorded 28 Nov 1881 in Van Buren County 
Witness: Mary Jane Lewis
Note*1900George L. Earl; Rosetta and her husband lived on the property next to her brother, George M. Lewis, when the 1900 census was taken. Another brother, John, and his wife Frances, lived not far away. Rosetta's age was listed as 46, born in NY, father born in England, mother in NY. She had no children. When the 1920 census was taken, her sister, Emma McDougal, and mother, Margaret Lewis lived on the next property. 
Census*25 April 1910George L. Earl; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; George, age 62, married 27 (29)yrs, b NY, parents b NY, general farm labor; Rosetta, wife, age 56, married 27 (29)yrs, no children, father b England, mother b NY 
(Witness) Death27 June 1913George L. Earl; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI 
Residence*between 1916 and 1920lot #55 in Kendall, Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; there was one child living at home. 
Note*Since the 1900 census stated Rosetta had no children, it may be that the child living with her from 1916-1921 was another relative. 
Census14 April 1930Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; Rosetta Earl, head of house, age 75, b NY, widow, father b England, mother b NY (also on this page age Delbert & Ethel Clark - niece of Rosetta) 
CauseDeathhad chronic myocarditis 
Death*26 January 1931Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Charles is the only living sibling mentioned in Frederick's obituary of May 1928, but the Kendall Cemetery Records gives her death year as 1931. Also, Rosetta was a half sister. 
Burial*29 January 1931Kendall Cemetery, Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI 

Family

George L. Earl b. 2 Jan 1847, d. 27 Jun 1913

Mary Jane Lewis

Father*James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Mother*Betsy Stoughtenger b. c 1827, d. c 1857
Birth*17 April 1856Oswego, Oswego, NY 
(Witness) Census12 July 1860James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Oswego Town, Oswego, NY; James Lewis, age 35, b England, blacksmith; Margaret, age 23; Henry, age 13; Anna E., age 11; George, age 9; Rosetta, age 7; Mary I or J, age 4; Emma, age 6/12 - rest b NY 
(Witness) CensusJuly 1870James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove, Van Buren, MI; James, age 47 blacksmith; Margaret and all children except John bn NY; John bn MI; Margaret, age 33, keeping house; George, age 18, laborer; Rosetta, age 16; Mary, age 14; Emma, age 10; Charles, age 7; John, age 3. 
(Witness) Marriage30 October 1881George L. Earl, Rosetta Lewis; Bloomingdale, Van Buren, MI; witnesses were Dexter Allen of Bloomingdale and Mary Lewis of Pine Grove Twp.l J.B. Irons, minister, officiated in Bloomingdale; recorded 28 Nov 1881 in Van Buren County 
Married NameSlack 
Marriage*22 February 1885David Slack; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; witnesses were Charles Lewis and George Lewis, both of Gobleville; George W. Daines, minister officiated; recorded 18 May 1885 in Van Buren County. 
Witness: Charles Benjamin Lewis
Witness: George A. Lewis
Census8 June 1900David Slack; Almena Twp., Van Buren, MI; David Slack, age 49, b Feb 1851 (b 1844), married 15yrs, b MI, parents b NY, farmer ; Mary J., age 41, b April 1859 (should be 1856), mother of 2, 2 living, b NY, father b England, mother b NY; Maud, dau, age 13, Jan 1887; Bessie M., age 11, Jun 1888 - children b MI 
Witness: Maude Slack
Witness: Bessie May Slack
Census*1 May 1910David Slack; Almena Twp., Van Buren, MI; David Slack, age 60, married 27 yrs (should be 25), b MI, parents b NY, farmer ; Mary, wife, age 53, married 27yrs, mother of 2, 1 living, b NY, father b England, mother b NY 
Census*16 January 1920Antwerp Twp, Van Buren, MI; Mary J. Slack, widow, age 64, b NY, father b England, mother b NY 
Married NameCowles 
Marriage*22 November 1920Alva J. Cowles; Paw Paw, Van Buren, MI 
CauseDeathhad cerebral arteriosclerosis and R. hemiphlegia 
Death*22 March 1927Paw Paw, Van Buren, MI 
Witness: Bessie May Slack
Burial*24 March 1927Almena Cemetery, Almena, Van Buren, MI 

Family 1

David Slack b. 13 Jun 1844, d. 14 Jul 1910
Children 1.Maude Slack b. 19 Feb 1886, d. 9 Jun 1905
 2.Bessie May Slack+ b. 17 May 1890, d. 30 Mar 1956

Family 2

Alva J. Cowles b. 26 May 1845, d. 15 Jul 1938

Emma Lewis

Father*James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Mother*Margaret Helen Dutcher b. 17 Mar 1837, d. 3 Aug 1928
Birth*2 February 1860Oswego, Oswego, NY; age given in 1860 census is 6/12 months 
(Witness) Census12 July 1860James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Oswego Town, Oswego, NY; James Lewis, age 35, b England, blacksmith; Margaret, age 23; Henry, age 13; Anna E., age 11; George, age 9; Rosetta, age 7; Mary I or J, age 4; Emma, age 6/12 - rest b NY 
(Witness) CensusJuly 1870James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove, Van Buren, MI; James, age 47 blacksmith; Margaret and all children except John bn NY; John bn MI; Margaret, age 33, keeping house; George, age 18, laborer; Rosetta, age 16; Mary, age 14; Emma, age 10; Charles, age 7; John, age 3. 
(Witness) Census18 June 1880James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; James Lewis, age 56, farmer, b England, parents b England; next pg: Margaret Lewis, age 41, b NY, parents b NY, housekeeping; George, son, age 27, farmer; Rosetta, dau, age 26, housekeeping; Mary, dau, age 24, housekeeping; Emma, dau, age 20; Charlie, son, age 17, farmer; all previous children b NY; John, son, age 13, farmer; Freddy, son, age 9 - two youngest b MI 
Married Name1884McDougal 
Marriage*19 October 1884George W. McDougal; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; George W. Davis, Minister of the Gospel, officiated with witnesses David Nose and Eunice Nose, both of Pine Grove 
Census*16 June 1900George W. McDougal; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; George McDaugal, age 40, bn Iowa in Nov 1859, parents in Scotland, married 17 yrs; Emma's birth year is given as Feb 1860, age 40, birth place NY, mother of 3, 1 living;Ethel, age 13, bn MI in Apr 1887, father IA, mother NY; William, bn IL in Nov 1883, father IA, mother TN, age 16. She and her husband and daughter were living not far from George Lewis, John Lewis and Rosetta Earl. There was also a boarder, Albert Nisner, age 55, born in MI Dec 1844 in the McDougal household. 
Witness: William S. McDougal
Witness: Ethel Margaret McDougal
(Witness) Death19 December 1907Melissa Jane Crofoot; Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI 
Census*17 January 1920Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; Emma McDougal, age 59, widow, b NY, father b England, mother b NY; Margarate Lewis, mother, age 77 (actually older), b NY, parents b NY (Rosetta Earl, Emma's sister, age 65, b NY, enumerated right after) 
Witness: Margaret Helen Dutcher
CauseDeathhad chronic myocarditis and bronchial asthma 
Death*24 February 1927Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI; Charles is the only living sibling mentioned in Frederick's obituary of May 1928. 
Witness: Ethel Margaret McDougal
Burial*27 February 1927Kendall Cemetery, Pine Grove Twp, Van Buren, MI 

Family

George W. McDougal b. 4 Nov 1860, d. 11 Apr 1906
Children 1.Ethel Margaret McDougal+ b. 2 Apr 1886, d. 24 Feb 1973
 2.Willie McDougal b. 5 Aug 1889, d. 27 Sep 1889
 3.Lewis McDougal b. 8 Apr 1897, d. 13 Jun 1897

Frederick L. Lewis

Father*James Lewis b. 10 Jun 1822, d. 8 Apr 1892
Mother*Margaret Helen Dutcher b. 17 Mar 1837, d. 3 Aug 1928
Birth*14 July 1871Gobles, Van Buren, MI; his birth was not recorded in Van Buren County, but half of births in this time period were not 
(Witness) Census18 June 1880James Lewis, Margaret Helen Dutcher; Pine Grove Twp., Van Buren, MI; James Lewis, age 56, farmer, b England, parents b England; next pg: Margaret Lewis, age 41, b NY, parents b NY, housekeeping; George, son, age 27, farmer; Rosetta, dau, age 26, housekeeping; Mary, dau, age 24, housekeeping; Emma, dau, age 20; Charlie, son, age 17, farmer; all previous children b NY; John, son, age 13, farmer; Freddy, son, age 9 - two youngest b MI 
(Witness) Residence1889James Lewis; 110 W. Frank, Kalamazoo, MI 
Marriage*21 September 1892Lillie 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. 
Witness: Garrett William Frielink
Baptism23 January 1896Bethel Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, MI 
Residence*1905Lillie M. Frielink; Delton, Barry, MI 
Residence1910Lillie M. Frielink; Kalamazoo, MI 
Census15 April 1910Lillie M. Frielink; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Fred, age 39, married 18yrs, father b England, mother b NY, truck farmer ; Lillian, wife, age 39, married 18yrs, father b Germany, mother b Holland; James Kenneth, adopted son, age 1 - all b MI 
Witness: James Kenneth Lewis
Employment*as a teamster in 1899, later for Michigan Traction Co in Kalamazoo as a conductor, then for Keyser Brothers (laundry service) as a driver 
(Witness) Residence1920Charles Benjamin Lewis, Frances Mabel Frielink; 620 N. Westnedge St., Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*January 1920Lillie M. Frielink; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Fred, age 48; Lillian, wife, age 49; James K., son, age 11, all bn MI - enumerated right after Charles B. Lewis. 
Witness: James Kenneth Lewis
Residence1921Lillie M. Frielink; lived on the Swaddell farm on Howlandsburg Road one mile northeast of Galesburg from 1921 - 1928. 
Anecdote*Fred was well known to the fishermen of Crooked Lake, where he built and owned a hotel for many years, then sold in 1913. 
CauseDeathhad heart disease 
Death*1 June 1928Old Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI; He had been ill for a year. 
Burial*Kendall Cemetery, Van Buren County, MI 

Family

Lillie M. Frielink b. 28 May 1869, d. 18 Jun 1940
Child 1.James Kenneth Lewis+ b. 14 Jul 1908, d. 22 Oct 1988

(?) Dutcher

Family

Child 1.Margaret Helen Dutcher+ b. 17 Mar 1837, d. 3 Aug 1928

Sylvia Margaret Claeys

Father*John Francis Claeys b. 9 Jan 1858, d. 25 Feb 1932
Mother*Zenobia Veronica DeFever b. 14 May 1868, d. 31 Jan 1946
NicknameSylvie 
Birth*1 June 1894Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900John Francis Claeys, Zenobia Veronica DeFever; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John, age 42, nat in 1894, day laborer; Zenobia, May 1868, mother of 6 all living; Remi, Nov 1891; Mary, Feb 1893; Silvie, June 1894; Zulma, May 1897; Alida, Oct 1898; Celina, Feb 1900; res 20 Walnut in Detroit 
(Witness) CensusApril 1910John Francis Claeys, Zenobia Veronica DeFever; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John F., age 53; Zenobia, 42; Remi, 18; Mary, 17; Silvie, 15; Velma, 12; Alida, 11; Celina, 10; Leonore, 8; Marvelline, 6; George A., 4; Francis J., 3; Morris, 1 
(Witness) Marriage2 July 1915Henry E. Van Thomme, Mary Agnes Claeys; Halfway (Eastpointe), Macomb, MI; Fr. R. Depere officiated with witnesses Albert Van Thomme and Sylvia Claeys, both of Gratiot Twp. MI 
Married NameSchulte 
(Witness) Marriage6 January 1919Frank Casper Kranz, Zulma Alice Claeys; Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses John Gipprich and Sylvia Claeys, both of Detroit 
Occupation*1920Wayne County, MI; a packer at a seed company 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920John Francis Claeys, Zenobia Veronica DeFever; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John, age 59, truck farmer; Remi, painter; Sylvia, packer at seed co; Alida, sorter; Celina, stenographer; Francis, age 13 
Marriage*8 June 1920Frank Anthony Schulte; Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Joseph Schulte and Josephine Votruba, both of Detroit. They had a 50th wedding anniversary party in 1970. 
Witness: Joseph Francis Schulte
Census*9 April 1930Frank Anthony Schulte; Fraser Village, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI; Frank Schultz, age 36, married at 26, father b Germany, proprietor of cement block shop; Sylvia, wife, age 35, mar at 25, father b Belgium; Rita, dau, age 8; Richard, son, age 7; John, son, age 5; Norman, son, age 2 4/12 - all b MI - renting at 35 Duncan Ave, own radio 
Witness: Rita Joan Schulte
Witness: Richard James Schulte
Witness: John Anthony Schulte
Witness: Norman Francis "Rocco" Schulte
Census24 April 1940Frank Anthony Schulte; Lenox Twp., Macomb, MI; Frank Schulte (indexed Schults), age 47, 5 yrs of school, b MI, laborer on coal truck; Sylvia, wife, age 46, 7 yrs of school, b MI; Richard, son, age 17, 8 yrs of school, b MI, laborer on farm; John, son, age 15, 8 yrs of school, b MI; Norman, son, age 12, 5 yrs of school, b MI; John Meischut, help, age 37, single, 6 yrs of school, b MI, farm labor - renting at 8460 road name not written - note: family of Henry and Mary Maddelein also on this pg 
Witness: Richard James Schulte
Witness: John Anthony Schulte
Witness: Norman Francis "Rocco" Schulte
Death*12 September 1978Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI; she resided in Fraser, Macomb 
Burial*15 September 1978Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 

Family

Frank Anthony Schulte b. 30 Apr 1893, d. 31 May 1971
Children 1.Rita Joan Schulte+ b. 22 Apr 1921, d. 26 Sep 2012
 2.Richard James Schulte+ b. 7 Aug 1922, d. 17 Feb 2012
 3.John Anthony Schulte+ b. 5 Jan 1925, d. 23 Apr 2009
 4.Norman Francis "Rocco" Schulte+ b. 23 Nov 1927, d. 8 May 2015

Marie R. Maddelein

Father*Peter F. Maddelein b. 2 Feb 1853, d. 27 Jun 1933
Mother*Adeline Carreyn b. Sep 1864, d. 28 Oct 1957
Birth*20 September 1902Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Anecdote*1909Detroit; Marie became friends with Lidwina Schulte, Elmer's sister, while they attended school and later had her eye on Elmer. 
(Witness) Census9 July 1910Peter F. Maddelein, Adeline Carreyn; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Peter, age 56, married 22yrs, b Belgium, farmer, immigrated 1866 ; Adeline F., wife, age 43, mar 22 yrs, mother of 4, 4 living, b Belgium, immigrated 1867; Laura H., dau, age 18, stenographer; Edith S., dau, age 15, millinery store worker; Marie R., dau, age 7 - all children b MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Peter F. Maddelein, Adeline Carreyn; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Marriage17 August 1920Edith S. Maddelein, William George Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Elmer Schulte and Marie Maddelein, both of Detroit 
Married NameSchulte 
Marriage*16 September 1926Elmer Joseph Schulte; St. David's Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father William A. Murphy officiated with witnesses Edwin Schulte and Florence Trombly, both of Detroit 
Witness: Florence Angeline Trombly
Witness: Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte
Residence*1930Elmer Joseph Schulte; 14262 Glenwood, Detroit, MI 
Census*April 1930Elmer Joseph Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer, head, age 31, married age 2, counter at block factory, parents b Germany; Marie, wife, age 27, married age 23, parents b Belgium; Marion, dau, 2 - all b MI - res 14262 Glenwood (family of John & Zenobia Claeys, parents of Sylvia, who married Frank Schulte, also on this pg) 
Witness: Marion Kathleen Schulte
Census12 April 1940Elmer Joseph Schulte; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer J. (indexed as Chares) Schulte, age 40, 4 yrs of high school, b MI, maintenance at metal corp; Marie R., wife, age 37, 1 yr of high school, b MI, housewife; Marion K., dau, age 12, 4 yrs of school, b MI; James J., son, age 9, 1 yr of school, b MI; Marvin H., son, age 2, b MI - own home at 14262 Glenwood, value $3250 - also on this pg family of Zenobia Claeys (Elmer's brother, Frank, married Sylvia Claeys, dau of Zenobia) 
Witness: Marvin Henry Schulte
Witness: Marion Kathleen Schulte
Witness: James J. Schulte
Census15 April 1950Elmer Joseph Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer Schulte, age 50, carpenter-house building; Marie, wife, age 47, housewoek; Marion, age 22, clerk at candy store; James, son, age 19, other work; Marvin, son, age 12 - reside at 14146 Troester - all b MI 
Witness: Marion Kathleen Schulte
Witness: James J. Schulte
Witness: Marvin Henry Schulte
Residence1951Elmer Joseph Schulte; 18325 Hazelwood, Roseville, MI; on the same street as his brother, Jesse and family, and niece, Rosemarie (Schulte) Jeske and Walter Jeske 
Residence*circa 1997Convalescent home, Romeo, MI; Marie had a stroke and stayed with Marion for awhile. 
Anecdote2002A small 100th birthday party was held for Marie at the nursing home in Romeo, attended by her children (except Jim) and grandchildren. She had birthday parties every year with a special cake and candles. 
AnecdoteMarie enjoyed gardening, farm life when she was a girl and playing cards. She was known for her delicious homemade pies. Everyone loved her sense of humor and quiet nature. 
Death*17 November 2008Romeo Nursing Center, Romeo, Macomb, MI 
Note*Marie was survived by her children: Marion Berkholz, Jim Schulte and Marvin (Arlene) Schulte; 14 grandchildren; numerous gr-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Elmer; son-in-law, Michael Berkholz; daughter-in-law, Shirley Schulte. 
Funeral20 November 2008Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, Fraser, MI; at 10 a.m. 
Burial*20 November 2008Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI; beside her husband, Elmer and nearby Joe and Sadie Schulte and Edwin Schulte 

Family

Elmer Joseph Schulte b. 27 May 1899, d. 24 Feb 1978
Children 1.Marion Kathleen Schulte+ b. 14 Dec 1927, d. 27 Oct 2016
 2.James J. Schulte+ b. 27 Mar 1931, d. 21 Feb 2012
 3.Marvin Henry Schulte+

Marvin Henry Schulte

Father*Elmer Joseph Schulte b. 27 May 1899, d. 24 Feb 1978
Mother*Marie R. Maddelein b. 20 Sep 1902, d. 17 Nov 2008
(Witness) Census12 April 1940Elmer Joseph Schulte, Marie R. Maddelein; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer J. (indexed as Chares) Schulte, age 40, 4 yrs of high school, b MI, maintenance at metal corp; Marie R., wife, age 37, 1 yr of high school, b MI, housewife; Marion K., dau, age 12, 4 yrs of school, b MI; James J., son, age 9, 1 yr of school, b MI; Marvin H., son, age 2, b MI - own home at 14262 Glenwood, value $3250 - also on this pg family of Zenobia Claeys (Elmer's brother, Frank, married Sylvia Claeys, dau of Zenobia) 
(Witness) Census15 April 1950Elmer Joseph Schulte, Marie R. Maddelein; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer Schulte, age 50, carpenter-house building; Marie, wife, age 47, housewoek; Marion, age 22, clerk at candy store; James, son, age 19, other work; Marvin, son, age 12 - reside at 14146 Troester - all b MI 

Marion Kathleen Schulte

Father*Elmer Joseph Schulte b. 27 May 1899, d. 24 Feb 1978
Mother*Marie R. Maddelein b. 20 Sep 1902, d. 17 Nov 2008
Birth*14 December 1927Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Anecdote*As children in Detroit, Marion spent a lot of time with her cousin, Rosemarie Schulte. When Rosie and Wally moved to their new home in the early 1950's, just down the street from Marion's parents in Roseville, they continued their friendship while Marion's husband, Mike, was away in the service. Marion and Mike got to know each other when they were in Rosie and Wally's wedding party in 1949. 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Elmer Joseph Schulte, Marie R. Maddelein; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer, head, age 31, married age 2, counter at block factory, parents b Germany; Marie, wife, age 27, married age 23, parents b Belgium; Marion, dau, 2 - all b MI - res 14262 Glenwood (family of John & Zenobia Claeys, parents of Sylvia, who married Frank Schulte, also on this pg) 
(Witness) Census12 April 1940Elmer Joseph Schulte, Marie R. Maddelein; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer J. (indexed as Chares) Schulte, age 40, 4 yrs of high school, b MI, maintenance at metal corp; Marie R., wife, age 37, 1 yr of high school, b MI, housewife; Marion K., dau, age 12, 4 yrs of school, b MI; James J., son, age 9, 1 yr of school, b MI; Marvin H., son, age 2, b MI - own home at 14262 Glenwood, value $3250 - also on this pg family of Zenobia Claeys (Elmer's brother, Frank, married Sylvia Claeys, dau of Zenobia) 
(Witness) Marriage28 May 1949John Roman Shevsky, Joan Marie Lauer; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Marion Schulte, daughter of Elmer and Marie (Maddelein) was a bridesmaid 
(Witness) Marriage7 September 1949Walter Samuel Jeske, Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville, Macomb, MI; In the summer of 1974 a 25th wedding anniversary party was held at the home of daughter, Darleen, and son-in-law, Marty in St. Clair Shores MI. 
(Witness) Census15 April 1950Elmer Joseph Schulte, Marie R. Maddelein; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer Schulte, age 50, carpenter-house building; Marie, wife, age 47, housewoek; Marion, age 22, clerk at candy store; James, son, age 19, other work; Marvin, son, age 12 - reside at 14146 Troester - all b MI 
Married NameBerkholz 
Marriage*26 August 1951Michael Carl Berkholz; San Marcos, Hays, TX; while Mike was in TX on leave; Fr Trevino, Catholic priest, officiated

in late August 1951 Rosie & Wally Jeske received a 1st year anniversary card from "Mike & Marion" sent from Kyle TX 
Residence*1955Michael Carl Berkholz; 16258 Kingston, Fraser, Macomb, MI 
Witness: Dennis Michael Berkholz
Witness: Donald Carl Berkholz
AnecdoteMarion enjoyed playing Bingo, cards and going to casinos, as well as ceramics, painting, kniting and embroidery. She was a Schulte Card Club member. Mariana, her god-daughter, has one of her ceramic Christmas sets on display. 
Residence*200716258 Kingston Ave, Fraser, MI 
(Witness) AnecdoteHelen Marie Maddelein; "Lost another Schulte Card Club member. We don't play cards anymore. Sure miss the girls." Marion Berkholz 
Death*27 October 2016Macomb County, MI 
Note*Marion was survived by her children: Dennis, Donald (Mary), Daniel (Yvonne Helzer) and Doreen (Edward) Sudlow; grandchildren: Melissa (Morad), Kurt (Dana), Erica (Brian), Corey (Jen), Justin (Dawn), Nicholas, Stephen (Jessica), Natalie (John) and Kayla (Nicholas; gr-grandchildrenL Rakan, Emma, Peyton, Noah and Kennedy; 4 step-gr-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Arlene) Schulte. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael, brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Shirley. 
Funeral31 October 2016St. Malachy Catholic Church, Sterling Heights, Macomb, MI; with arrangements by Kaul Funeral Home in Clinton Twp 
Burial*31 October 2016Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 

Family

Michael Carl Berkholz b. 1 Nov 1928, d. 6 Jul 1983
Children 1.Dennis Michael Berkholz+ b. 10 Dec 1952, d. 11 May 2018
 2.Donald Carl Berkholz+ b. 28 Apr 1955, d. 30 Dec 2022
 3.Daniel E. Berkholz
 4.Doreen Ann Berkholz+ b. 26 Apr 1961, d. 15 Jan 2021

James J. Schulte

Father*Elmer Joseph Schulte b. 27 May 1899, d. 24 Feb 1978
Mother*Marie R. Maddelein b. 20 Sep 1902, d. 17 Nov 2008
Name VariationJimmy / Jim Schulte 
Birth*27 March 1931Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census12 April 1940Elmer Joseph Schulte, Marie R. Maddelein; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer J. (indexed as Chares) Schulte, age 40, 4 yrs of high school, b MI, maintenance at metal corp; Marie R., wife, age 37, 1 yr of high school, b MI, housewife; Marion K., dau, age 12, 4 yrs of school, b MI; James J., son, age 9, 1 yr of school, b MI; Marvin H., son, age 2, b MI - own home at 14262 Glenwood, value $3250 - also on this pg family of Zenobia Claeys (Elmer's brother, Frank, married Sylvia Claeys, dau of Zenobia) 
(Witness) Census15 April 1950Elmer Joseph Schulte, Marie R. Maddelein; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Elmer Schulte, age 50, carpenter-house building; Marie, wife, age 47, housewoek; Marion, age 22, clerk at candy store; James, son, age 19, other work; Marvin, son, age 12 - reside at 14146 Troester - all b MI 
Marriage*1955Shirley Ann Oss 
Residence1956Shirley Ann Oss; 18383 Hazelwood, Roseville, MI; next door to Rosie & Wally Jeske 
Employment*Equipment Mfg as a mechanic, per 1958 directory 
Residence*2006Shirley Ann Oss; 18383 Hazelwood, Roseville, MI; Rosie and Wally lived next door to them until the summer of 1956. 
Death*21 February 2012Macomb County, MI 
Note*Jim was survived by his children: David (Beth), Craig (Jan), Andrea (Bob) Grant, Janine (Pete) Balcuns, Eric (Rhonda) and Danielle (Billy) Walters; 14 grandchildren; three gr-grandchildren; siblings: Marion and Marvin. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley. 
Funeral*23 February 2012Kaul Funeral Home on Garfield, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI; following visitation beginning at 3 p.m. a service was held from 7 - 9 
Burial23 February 2012Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville, St. Clair, MI 

Family

Shirley Ann Oss b. 27 Aug 1932, d. 21 Dec 2006
Children 1.David J. Schulte
 2.Craig M. Schulte
 3.Andrea M. Schulte
 4.Janine K. Schulte
 5.Eric J. Schulte
 6.Danielle L. Schulte

Michael Carl Berkholz

Father*Michael Noll b. 29 Sep 1907, d. 20 Oct 1928
Mother*Agnes (Bringard) Noll b. 13 Mar 1910, d. 2 Apr 1987
Adoptive fatherCarl W. Berkholz b. 25 Feb 1902, d. 4 Jan 2000
Birth*1 November 1928Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1940Ernest A. Berkholz Sr.; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Ernest Berkholz, age 71, 8yrs school, widower, b Germany, proprietor of Greenhouse; Ernest Jr., son, age 46, 8yrs schoool, b MI, proprietor of Greenhouse; Carl, son, age 38, 4yrs h.s., b MI, proprietor of Greenhouse; Agnes, daughter-in-law, age 31, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Michael, gr-son, age 11, b MI - own home at 11734 Glenfield, value $9000 
(Witness) Marriage7 September 1949Walter Samuel Jeske, Rosemarie Jacquelyn Schulte; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville, Macomb, MI; In the summer of 1974 a 25th wedding anniversary party was held at the home of daughter, Darleen, and son-in-law, Marty in St. Clair Shores MI. 
Marriage*26 August 1951Marion Kathleen Schulte; San Marcos, Hays, TX; while Mike was in TX on leave; Fr Trevino, Catholic priest, officiated

in late August 1951 Rosie & Wally Jeske received a 1st year anniversary card from "Mike & Marion" sent from Kyle TX 
Milit-End*enlisted in the U.S. Army on 17 Feb 1951 and was discharged 11 Feb 1953 
Residence*1955Marion Kathleen Schulte; 16258 Kingston, Fraser, Macomb, MI 
Witness: Dennis Michael Berkholz
Witness: Donald Carl Berkholz
Occupation*a mechanic at the Detroit City Airport 
Attributes*He was noted as 5' 8" tall with brown hair and hazel eyes in 1946 
CauseDeathhad cancer 
Death*6 July 1983Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI; resided in Fraser, Macomb 
Burial*9 July 1983Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 

Family

Marion Kathleen Schulte b. 14 Dec 1927, d. 27 Oct 2016
Children 1.Dennis Michael Berkholz+ b. 10 Dec 1952, d. 11 May 2018
 2.Donald Carl Berkholz+ b. 28 Apr 1955, d. 30 Dec 2022
 3.Daniel E. Berkholz
 4.Doreen Ann Berkholz+ b. 26 Apr 1961, d. 15 Jan 2021

Florence Angeline Trombly

Father*Jeremiah Trombly b. 12 Mar 1860, d. 5 Jul 1933
Mother*Mary Catherine Diegel b. 21 Oct 1861, d. 15 Dec 1951
Birth*17 June 1905Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census10 May 1910Jeremiah Trombly, Mary Catherine Diegel; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Jeremiah, age 50, mar 26yrs, gardener on farm; Mary C., 48, mar 26yrs, mother of 8, 6 living; Arthur J., 23; Slyvester G., 19; Edward G., 16; Genevieve F., 13; James B., 9; Florence A., 4 - all b MI 
(Witness) Marriage16 September 1926Marie R. Maddelein, Elmer Joseph Schulte; St. David's Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father William A. Murphy officiated with witnesses Edwin Schulte and Florence Trombly, both of Detroit 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Jeremiah Trombly, Mary Catherine Diegel; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Jeremiah, age 70, married age 24, Mary C., wife, age 68, married 22, mother b Germany; Genevie, dau, age 33, single, music teacher; Florence, age 24, single, saleswoman - building - all b MI - res 13435 Greiner (occ for Genevieve and Florence may have been mixed up, as Florence was a music teacher for many years) 
Married NameSchulte 
Marriage*2 September 1931Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte; Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Joseph Schulte and Genevieve Trombly, both of Detrolit 
Witness: Joseph Francis Schulte
Witness: Genevieve Florence Trombly
Census*4 April 1940Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edwin A. Schulte, age 42, 8 yrs of school, b MI, policeman at police dept.; Florence A., wife, age 34, 2 yrs of high school, b MI, music teacher - own business; Donald C., son, age 7, 1 yr of school, b MI; Norma Jean, dau, age 4, b MI; Mary C. Trombly, mother-in-law, age 78, widow, 7 yrs of school, b MI; Genevieve F. Trombly, sister-in-law, age 43, single, 7 yrs of school, b MI - renting at 14217 Linnhurst 
Witness: Norma Jean Schulte
Witness: Donald Edwin Schulte
Witness: Mary Catherine Diegel
Witness: Genevieve Florence Trombly
Divorce*8 October 1942Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte; Wayne County, MI; Florence played in a musical group which consisted of her on piano, a drummer and a violin player. She got involved with one of those other players and decided to divorce Jesse. 
Note*Florence was the Assumption Grotto Church organist for several years in the 1920's. 
Occupation*a music teacher and was an organist for the Weitenberner Funeral Home in Detroit for more than 50 years. 
(Witness) AnecdoteElizabeth J. Knoche; When she was young, Elizabeth took organ lessons from Edwin (Jesse) Schulte's first wife, Florence. 
Death*11 December 1993Port Huron, St. Clair, MI 
NoteFlorence was survived by her son, Donald and his wife, Vivian; her daughter, Norma Jean Rantanen; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and her brother, James. 
Funeral*14 December 1993Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit, MI 
Burial14 December 1993Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

Edwin August "Jesse" Schulte b. 12 Feb 1901, d. 29 Aug 1978
Children 1.Donald Edwin Schulte+ b. 3 Jul 1932, d. 20 Feb 2016
 2.Norma Jean Schulte

Norma B. Schlosser

Father*John B. Schlosser b. 18 Feb 1861, d. 8 Feb 1931
Mother*Mary A. Koenig b. 20 Feb 1865, d. 17 Jun 1920
Name VariationNorma B. Schusler 
Birth*8 November 1893Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900John B. Schlosser, Mary A. Koenig; Ward 7, Saginaw, Saginaw, MI; John B. Schlosser, age 39, b Feb 1861 in Germany, parents Germany, looks like married 11yrs, but only in U.S. 9yrs and his marriage record yr was 1892, immigrated 1891, na, brewer; Mary A., wife, age 35, b Feb 1865 in MI, mother of 2, 2 living, parents Germany; Edith M., dau, age 10, b March 1890 in MI, at school; Norma B., dau, age 6, b Nov 1893 in MI (family of Casper Schulte on same pg: Casper age 42, b June 1847 in MI, can't read occ, married 17yrs to Emma H, age 39, b Dec 1860 in MI, mother of 2, 1 living; Estella M., age 13, b Jan 1887) 
(Witness) Census30 April 1910John B. Schlosser, Mary A. Koenig; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John B. Schlosser, age 49, married 17yrs, b Germany, parents Germany, brewer at brewery, immigrated 1891; Mary, wife, age 45, b MI, parents Germany, mar 17yrs, mother of 2, 2 living; Norma B, dau, age 16, b MI, writing at office 
Married NameSchulte 
Marriage*12 December 1912Aloysius Theodore Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Justice Samuel E. Jones officiated with witnesses Andrew E. LeVellier and Elizabeth Newcomb, both of Detroit 
Census*January 1920Aloysius Theodore Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Aloysius, age 27, bn MI, parents bn Germany, chauffer for motor co.; Norma, wife, age 26, bn MI, father bn Germany, mother bn MI; Robert, son, age 4 11/12 - res on Marley near Glenfield and Conner 
Witness: Robert John Schulte
(Witness) Death18 May 1925Ray A. Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
CensusApril 1930Aloysius Theodore Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Hal J. Suhulte, head, age 38, marriage age 20, parents b Germany, truck driver; Norma B., wife, 36, married age 19, father b Germany, mother b MI; Robert, son, 14; June, dau, 3 9/12; Norma, dau, 2 3/12; Corrine, dau, age 8/12 - all b MI - can't read street 
Witness: Robert John Schulte
Witness: June Adele Schulte
Witness: Corinne Bernadette "Teddy" Schulte Elert
Witness: Norma Barbara Schulte
(Witness) Death8 February 1931John B. Schlosser; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Divorce*Aloysius Theodore Schulte; Norma remarried after her divorce from Aloysius. 
Census*2 April 1940Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Norma Schulte (indexed Shlulte), age 47, single, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, no occ; June, dau, age 14, 9 yrs of school, b MI ; Connie, dau, age 11, 6yrs school, b MI; Shirley, dau, age 7, 2yrs school, b MI - own home at 3771 Parker, value $2000 (note that Corrine & Shirley are not on the same pg) 
Witness: Shirley Ann Schulte Elert
Witness: June Adele Schulte
Witness: Corinne Bernadette "Teddy" Schulte Elert
Married NameElert 
Marriage*18 June 1941Frank Anthony Elert Jr; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Death*22 October 1976Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*25 October 1976Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family 1

Aloysius Theodore Schulte b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1945
Children 1.Robert John Schulte+ b. 9 Jul 1915, d. 1 Feb 2001
 2.Ray A. Schulte b. 13 May 1925, d. 18 May 1925
 3.June Adele Schulte+ b. 16 Jun 1926, d. 30 Oct 2007
 4.Norma Barbara Schulte b. 16 Dec 1927, d. 2 Jul 1996
 5.Corinne Bernadette "Teddy" Schulte Elert b. 20 Jun 1929, d. 20 Oct 2014
 6.Shirley Ann Schulte Elert b. 26 Oct 1933, d. 25 Jun 2015

Family 2

Frank Anthony Elert Jr b. 30 Dec 1892, d. May 1965

Caroline Gertrude Morris

Father*George H. Morris b. 26 Jul 1878, d. 12 Sep 1912
Mother*Caroline G. Sieger b. 10 Sep 1878, d. 7 Apr 1943
Birth*2 March 1904Wayne County, MI 
(Witness) Census3 May 1910George H. Morris, Caroline G. Sieger; Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, MI; George Morris, age 31, married 9yrs, b MI, father b England, mother b MI, polisher at auto factory; Carrie, age 30, mar 9yrs, mother of 7, 7 living, b MI, father b NY, mother b Germany; Marion, dau, age 8; Grace, dau, age 7; Caroline, dau, age 6; George, son, age 5; Helen, dau, age 3; John, son, age 5/12 - children all b MI; Will Conway, boarder, age 27, b OH, parents b OH, polisher at auto factory; Minnie Grube, servant, age 16, b PA, parents b Germany - reside 1006 Medbury Ave 
(Witness) Census3 January 1920Caroline G. Sieger; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James Landino, age 40, b Italy, parents b Italy, bartender at saloon; Carrie, wife, age 40, b MI, father b NY, mother b MI; Mary Morris, step-dau, age 18, b MI, office clerk; Grace, step-dau, age 19, b MI, office bookkeeper; Caroline, step-dau, age 15, b MI; George, step-son, age 14, b MI; Helen, step-dau, age 12, b MI - renting at 1059 1/2 Van Dyke 
Married NameSchulte 
Marriage*13 August 1924William George Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Charles Ackley and Cordelia Trombly, both of Detroit 
Witness: Cordelia M Michels
Witness: Charles H. Ackley
Residence1930William George Schulte; 13795 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 
Census*29 April 1930William George Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; William G., age 40, married at 34, radio serviceman, veteran WW; Caroline, wife, age 26, married at 19; William G. Jr., age 4 9/12; Elizabeth A., dau, age 3 3/12 - all b MI res 13795 Gratiot Ave., rented, has radio 
Witness: Elizabeth Anne Schulte
Witness: William George Schulte Jr.
Census4 April 1940William George Schulte; Roseville, Macomb, MI; William Schulte, age 49, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, watchman at moulding co; Caroline, wife, age 35, 8 yrs of school, b MI; William, son, age 15, 8 yrs of school, b MI, news paper boy; Betty Ann, dau, age 13, 6 yrs of school, b MI; Carol, dau, age 1/12, b MI - own home at 18330 Brohl, value $1800 - enumerated right after is family of Arthur & Julia Schulte 
Witness: Carol Sue Schulte
Witness: William George Schulte Jr.
Witness: Elizabeth Anne Schulte
Census20 April 1950William George Schulte; Roseville, Macomb, MI; William Schulte, age 59, basement carpenter; Caroline, wife, age 45; Elizabeth Pare, dau, age 23, installer clerk for telephone co; James Pare, son-in-law, age 26, installer for telephone co; Carol Schulte, dau, age 10 - all b MI - reside at 18330 Brohl 
Witness: Carol Sue Schulte
Witness: James Theodore Pare
Witness: Elizabeth Anne Schulte
Residence*William George Schulte; Brohl, Roseville, Macomb, MI 
Anecdote"There was a Church Bingo event when Grandma was a young bride, newly married. She happened to win the prize, a 5 or 10lb sack of flour. Great-grandma said to her, "Acchhh, Caroline, you don't even know what to do with that, you give it to me." Well, Grandma said proudly, clutching the sack to her chest, "I may not know what to do with it, but my mother will!" and she ran home with the flour. To her dying day she was so proud of that moment, I think it was the only time she stood up...she was so much younger than Grandpa & of course a whole other generation again from Minnie." 
Anecdote"When Aunt Marie worked, Grandma Caroline Schulte cared for Mike in the house just behind. He grew up with Aunt Carol as a quasi-older-sister. He used to cry when he had to go home. I felt the same way. When we moved away from Detroit, I dreaded leaving my Grandma's house...that was what was stable and un-changing for me. I remember the particular smell of each area of the house & Grandpa had his office upstairs. Both Mike & I never smoked (nor my sister Kendall), but everyone else in the family did. I've met a few older people on my Meals on Wheels route...some of the women have houses that remind me of Grandma's, but they all have that lingering smell of cigarettes in the back-ground. With Grandma though, everything had bleach as well. And she used to wash everything, every day. I cannot imagine the housework she did. Always with the wringer washer & always hung in the fresh air to dry. She didn't feel the automatic washers get clothes clean. She used to strip the beds out from under the kids (even when they were adults). They'd roll to one side & she'd pull up the sheets & then to the other while she removed them altogether. Then they'd sleep on, but it is 4:30 a.m. & she was in high gear! Whew! Always mass at 6 a.m. at Sacred Heart until she fainted one day & it scared her & embarrassed. Even then, she always watched it on TV. She was lucky in that she could shop at the corner grocery, Italian vegetable market on Gratiot (Randazzo's) & her friend Dorothy Versale (across the street on Brohl) took her to the big grocery down the block. I really miss grandma. She loved to mow her own lawn & loved that house. "I got it knocked," she'd boast. She was more of a loner, but she loved the kitchen table where she'd knit afghans, smoke her cigarettes, drink coffee or tea & watch everyone coming up & down the street. She had many offers on that side lot, but never would sell out because of her view...all the way up to Gratiot, over to "Frenchie's" behind and so on. She loved watching people come & go up & down the streets, but was not as gregarious as many others." 
Anecdote*"My grandma drank quite a bit for many years, although I never personally saw her drink or drunk. I do know that once my mother took her for a few weeks at our house in Jackson, to dry her out. But when my mother died, less than 2 years ? after my grandfather had passed, she got very, very sick after a drinking binge. She described the DT's. She told God, if he would let her live through it, she would never touch another drop of alcohol & she never did. My Aunt Carol has some bad memories, but Grandma was very, very good to me. In her later years, she didn't really remember who I was, she never mentioned my mother. My mother died of alcoholism at age 44. I think Gramma may have wiped it from her mind as it caused her so much pain to lose her daughter and it hit close to home with the drinking. Before she forgot who I was, when I was stationed in Germany, she used to write to me. It was a chore for her, she wasn't a reader or a scholar...she left school early with some sort of disease as a teen & never went back. But she always acted as if she thought she should know me, and she was always very close to us. She really impressed my husband Warren as a "feisty old lady." Because of my military service, I didn't see her on a regular basis and so... Grandma was always very open & honest with me & never tried to hide the fact that she drank...she was very frank about everything." 
Anecdote"Grandma Caroline Schulte used to love to knit. I still have two of her afghans. She knitted one for me when I was a kid, and the other was one she did for my mother. She would knit for anyone if they brought/bought the yarn. " from Kim Hagen 
Death*30 November 1989Nightengale Nursing Home, Sterling Heights, Macomb, MI; her official residence was in Roseville 
Note*Caroline was survived by a son, William of Roseville; a daughter, Carol Duprey of Sterling Heights; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Boes. She was predeceased by her husband, William, and a daughter, Betty Pare. 
Funeral2 December 1989Kaul Funeral Home, Roseville, MI; with Father Ronald Milligan of Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating. 
Burial*2 December 1989Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp, MI 

Family

William George Schulte b. 22 Feb 1891, d. 2 Apr 1969
Children 1.William George Schulte Jr.+ b. 16 Jul 1925, d. 21 Oct 2001
 2.Elizabeth Anne Schulte+ b. 28 Dec 1926, d. 1 Feb 1971
 3.Carol Sue Schulte b. 22 Feb 1940, d. 8 Jul 2008

Carol Sue Schulte

Father*William George Schulte b. 22 Feb 1891, d. 2 Apr 1969
Mother*Caroline Gertrude Morris b. 2 Mar 1904, d. 30 Nov 1989
Birth*22 February 1940Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census4 April 1940William George Schulte, Caroline Gertrude Morris; Roseville, Macomb, MI; William Schulte, age 49, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, watchman at moulding co; Caroline, wife, age 35, 8 yrs of school, b MI; William, son, age 15, 8 yrs of school, b MI, news paper boy; Betty Ann, dau, age 13, 6 yrs of school, b MI; Carol, dau, age 1/12, b MI - own home at 18330 Brohl, value $1800 - enumerated right after is family of Arthur & Julia Schulte 
Attributes*Carol was a very pretty girl with red hair. Her obituary mentioned she had done some modeling. 
(Witness) Census20 April 1950William George Schulte, Caroline Gertrude Morris; Roseville, Macomb, MI; William Schulte, age 59, basement carpenter; Caroline, wife, age 45; Elizabeth Pare, dau, age 23, installer clerk for telephone co; James Pare, son-in-law, age 26, installer for telephone co; Carol Schulte, dau, age 10 - all b MI - reside at 18330 Brohl 
Employment*General Motors as an executive secretary for 33 years and did very well financially. 
Married NameMrs. John Duprey 
Anecdote*Carol was married for awhile to a man her family liked, but she divorced him and never remarried. 
Residence1969Fraser, MI 
AnecdoteCarol loved music. At GM she sang in the Choir. She also liked boating, fishing, reading, history, movies and writing letters. She had many friends she spoke to weekly that will miss her candid conversations and humor. She was a thoughtful and generous person. 
Residence*2007Sterling Heights, MI 
Death*8 July 2008at home, Sterling Heights, Macomb, MI 
Note*Carol was survived by her sister-in-law, Betty Schulte; nephews, William (Patricia) Schulte, Robert (Sharon) Schulte, Bradley (Donna) Schulte, Barry (Debra) Schulte; nieces Kim (Warren) Hagen, Kendall Ricker; many great nieces and nephews; two gr-gr nephews. She also enjoyed the company of her pet parrot, Pookie. She was predeceased by her parents William G. and Caroline Schulte; brother, William G. Schulte; sister, Betty Pare. 
NoteMemorial donations were suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital. 
Funeral*No services were held per Carol's request. Memories were shared with the family at the Cremation Society website. 

Edward Anthony Geiger

Father*Anthony Geiger b. 21 Jun 1861, d. 19 Apr 1936
Mother*Pauline Discher b. 17 Feb 1867, d. 3 Nov 1951
Birth*25 February 1893Raisinville, Monroe, MI 
(Witness) Census16 June 1900Anthony Geiger, Pauline Discher; Raisinville Twp., Monroe, MI; Anton Geiger, age 36, b Jun 1863 MI, parents b Germany, farmer ; Paulina, wife, age 33, b Feb 1867 MI, parents b Germany; Edward, son, age 7, b Feb 1893; Benjamin, son, age 5, b Feb 1895; Leo, son, age 3, b March 1897; Antoneta, dau, age 7/12, b Oct 1899 - all children b MI 
(Witness) Census30 April 1910Anthony Geiger, Pauline Discher; Raisinville Twp., Monroe, MI; Anton, age 47, married 17yrs, farmer; Pauline, wife, age 42, mar 17yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; Edward A., son, age 17; Benjamin, son, age 15; Leo R., son, age 13; Nettie M., dau, age 10; Rose A., dau, age 8; Clara M., dau, age 5; Joseph, son, age 3; Arthur H., son, age 1 1/12 or 11/12 - all b MI 
Census*3 January 1920Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edward A. Geiger, age 26, b MI, parents b MI, can't read occ. - res on Charlevoix Dr. 
Marriage*4 June 1924Lidwina Ann Schulte; Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Arthur Schulte and Rose Geiger, both of Detroit 
Witness: Rose A. Geiger
Witness: Arthur Joseph Schulte
Census*21 April 1930Lidwina Ann Schulte; Ward 2, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edward G. Geiger, age 36, married at 29, parents b Germany, butcher at own market; Lidwina, wife, age 27, mar at 21, parents b Germany ; Patricia M., dau, age 4 2/12; Richard E., son, 2 7/12 ; Elizabeth A., dau, age 2/12 - all b MI - res 105 Springarden , value of home $10,500, radio in home 
Witness: Elizabeth Ann Geiger
Witness: Patricia Marie Geiger
Witness: Richard Edward Geiger
Residence*built a home and meat market on land given to them by Lidwina's mother, which was beside the Schulte farmhouse and next to the Assumption Grotto convent. 
(Witness) Census11 April 1940Anthony Sylvester Schulte; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Anthony Schulte, age 43, 2 yrs of college, b MI, maintenance machine work at auto factory; Edward Geiger, brother-in-law, age 46, 6 yrs of school, b MI, butcher at retail butcher shop; Lidwina Geiger, sister, age 37, 2 yrs of high school, b MI; Patricia, niece, age 14, 8 yrs of school, b MI; Richard, nephew, age 12, 6 yrs of school, b MI; Elizabeth, niece, age 10, 4 yrs of school, b MI - own home at 14217 Faircrest, value $4700 
Employment*a butcher at retail butcher shops in Detroit and Roseville 
Death*17 April 1967Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Note*Ed was survived by his wife, Lidwina (Schulte); children, Patricia (Charles) Burden, Richard, Elizabeth and Joan (Joseph) Travis; ten grandchildren. 
Funeral20 April 1967Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit, MI; arrangements by Weitenberner Funeral Home 
Burial*20 April 1967Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

Lidwina Ann Schulte b. 21 Nov 1902, d. 14 Aug 2004
Children 1.Patricia Marie Geiger+ b. 18 Jan 1926, d. 17 Feb 2017
 2.Richard Edward Geiger+ b. 14 Dec 1927, d. 29 Sep 2013
 3.Elizabeth Ann Geiger
 4.Joan I. Geiger b. 18 Jun 1940, d. 5 Nov 2008

Rita Joan Schulte

Father*Frank Anthony Schulte b. 30 Apr 1893, d. 31 May 1971
Mother*Sylvia Margaret Claeys b. 1 Jun 1894, d. 12 Sep 1978
Birth*22 April 1921Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census9 April 1930Frank Anthony Schulte, Sylvia Margaret Claeys; Fraser Village, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI; Frank Schultz, age 36, married at 26, father b Germany, proprietor of cement block shop; Sylvia, wife, age 35, mar at 25, father b Belgium; Rita, dau, age 8; Richard, son, age 7; John, son, age 5; Norman, son, age 2 4/12 - all b MI - renting at 35 Duncan Ave, own radio 
Married NameEngelbert 
Marriage*30 August 1941Kenneth A. Engelbert; MI 
Census*1 May 1950Kenneth A. Engelbert; Fraser, Macomb, MI; Kenneth A. Engelbert, age 29, crane operator for steel co; Rita J., wife, age 29, machine operator at stamping co; Kenneth A. Jr, son, age 7; Steven J, son, age 3 - all b MI - reside at 31640 Josephine 
Witness: Steven Jay Engelbert
Witness: Kenneth Arthur Engelbert Jr
Anecdote*Mariana and Jill visited with Marion Berkholz and Rita in May 1996. Rita recalled that she was 8 years old the first time she saw her cousin, Rosemarie, who was born in 1929. She was anxious to meet Rosemarie, wondering what an adopted baby would look like. 
AnecdoteRita belonged to the Schulte Card Club. 
Residence*Fraser, MI 
AnecdoteThis is what Rita brought to my life: I met you shortly after my own father passed away. Though I had what turned out to be a great support structure in place after losing our parents, you and your family brought some steadiness to the Bedz family. As the five of us merged with our new extended family I suspect we all learned something different from you.

I was twelve and did not know what regular was when it came to families. (your own kids can argue the definition of “regular”) You showed me that older people were vibrant and fun. I saw that families grow, merge and become stronger. I learned how to play cards and games as a social activity with family at your table(s). I listened there as we all discussed everything from politics to relationships to current events. I did not know that I was learning but as I grow older I realize now that you were always teaching. I doubt that you intended to instruct me much, but you did. I watched the family that my brother Ed married into and used it as a model for the life I wanted to live.

You were my best link to those in your generation. You told us all many stories about growing up in the 30s and 40s. You taught us all about sacrifice, determination, fair play and doing what is right even when it is not easy. You seemed to know when to speak up, when to shut up, and when to let others figure it out for themselves. I pray that others learned as much from you as I did.

I love you, and I'll miss you. Tell everyone up there we say hello and that we’ll see them soon.

Posted by: John Bedz - Dearborn, MI - Son-ish Sep 27, 2012 
AnecdoteRita's family thanked their special angels Shari Schulte, Sandy Engelbert, Carol Davidson and hospice angels Joette Reda and everyone in between in her obituary. 
Witness: Shari Marie Schulte
Witness: Sandra J. (?)
Death*26 September 2012at home, Macomb, Macomb, MI 
Note*Rita was survived by her children: Steven, Susan (Jeffrey) Mays, Rochelle Bedz, Holly (Douglas) Johns; brother, Norman Schulte; grandchildren: Kenneth (Deby) Engelbert, Kathryn (Joseph) Loomis, Megan (Mark) Weigle, Andrew (April) Bedz, Katie (Maycol) Murrugarra, Alex (Nikkie) Johns; 9 gr-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Sr., son Kenneth Jr., son-in-law Edward Bedz, granddaughter Kelly Engelbert Buffardi and brothers John "Jack" and Richard Schulte. 
NoteMemorial donations were suggested to Henry Ford Hospice. 
Funeral29 September 2012Our Lady Queen of All Saints, Fraser, Macomb, MI; at 10 a.m. with arrangements by Lee-Ellena Funeral Home of Macomb MI 
Burial*29 September 2012St. Peter Cemetery, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 

Family

Kenneth A. Engelbert b. 19 Apr 1921, d. 29 Dec 1987
Children 1.Kenneth Arthur Engelbert Jr b. 21 Jan 1943, d. 22 Feb 1962
 2.Steven Jay Engelbert+
 3.Susan C. Engelbert
 4.Rochelle Marie Engelbert+
 5.Holly A. Engelbert+

Robert John Schulte

Father*Aloysius Theodore Schulte b. 22 Mar 1892, d. 29 May 1945
Mother*Norma B. Schlosser b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 22 Oct 1976
Birth*9 July 1915Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920Aloysius Theodore Schulte, Norma B. Schlosser; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Aloysius, age 27, bn MI, parents bn Germany, chauffer for motor co.; Norma, wife, age 26, bn MI, father bn Germany, mother bn MI; Robert, son, age 4 11/12 - res on Marley near Glenfield and Conner 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Aloysius Theodore Schulte, Norma B. Schlosser; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Hal J. Suhulte, head, age 38, marriage age 20, parents b Germany, truck driver; Norma B., wife, 36, married age 19, father b Germany, mother b MI; Robert, son, 14; June, dau, 3 9/12; Norma, dau, 2 3/12; Corrine, dau, age 8/12 - all b MI - can't read street 
Marriage*12 June 1937Aurella M. Bellaire; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. Francis Flynn officiated with witnesses Francis Henystebeds and Laura Bellaire, both of Detroit 
Census*16 April 1940Aurella M. Bellaire; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Robert Schulte, age 24, 3 yrs of high school, b MI, gear cutter for auto manufacturer; Aurella, wife, age 22, 2 yrs of high school, b Canada; Roberta, dau, age 2, b MI; Karen A., dau, age ?/12, b MI - renting at 2902 Pennsylvania 
Witness: Roberta Schulte
Witness: Karen Ann Schulte
Occupation*a tool and die maker for Dalkrom Tool and Die Company 
Association*an usher at St. Gertrude Church in St. Clair Shores for 40 years 
Death*1 February 2001Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe, MI; resided in St. Clair Shores 
Note*Robert was survived by his wife of 63 years, Aurella; daughters Roberta VanErmen and Karen (Gordon) Lavers; son Kenneth (Carol); nine grandchildren; 13 gr-grandchildren; sisters, June Elert, Corinne Coker and Shirley Ingoglia. 
NoteMemorial contributions suggested to the American Heart Association. 
Burial*3 February 2001St. Gertrude Cemetery, St. Clair Shores, MI 

Family

Aurella M. Bellaire b. 4 Jul 1917, d. 16 Mar 2006
Children 1.Roberta Schulte+
 2.Karen Ann Schulte b. 15 Feb 1940, d. 4 Jun 2023
 3.Kenneth James Schulte b. 2 Mar 1943, d. 11 Jan 2023

Kenneth A. Engelbert

Father*Frank George Engelbert b. 1 Nov 1872, d. 8 Jun 1947
Mother*Anna H. Zimmerman b. 15 Jun 1883, d. 18 Mar 1940
NicknameChub 
Birth*19 April 1921Macomb County, MI 
(Witness) Census4 April 1930Frank George Engelbert, Anna H. Zimmerman; Fraser, Macomb, MI; Frank, age 55, married at 33, parents b Germany, laborer at odd jobs; Anna, wife, age 46, married at 24, parents b Germany; Vera, dau, age 21, single, servant for private family; Melvin, son, age 19, laborer at odd jobs; Andrew, son, age 17, laborer at odd jobs; Howard, son, age 14; Myrtle, dau, age 11; Kenneth, son, age 8 - all b MI - res on Five Mile Rd, no radio in home 
(Witness) Census7 May 1940Howard G. Engelbert; Roseville, Macomb, MI; Howard Engelbert, age 24, 2 yrs of high school, b MI, steel worker at steel plant; Kathlyn, wife, age 23, 4 yrs of high school, b MI, assembly work at Chicago Rawhide; Frank, father, widower, age 64, 6 yrs of school; Kenneth, brother, age 18, 1 yr of high school, b MI, gardner at greenhouse - own home at 17827 12 Mile Rd., value $2000 
Marriage*30 August 1941Rita Joan Schulte; MI 
Census*1 May 1950Rita Joan Schulte; Fraser, Macomb, MI; Kenneth A. Engelbert, age 29, crane operator for steel co; Rita J., wife, age 29, machine operator at stamping co; Kenneth A. Jr, son, age 7; Steven J, son, age 3 - all b MI - reside at 31640 Josephine 
Witness: Steven Jay Engelbert
Witness: Kenneth Arthur Engelbert Jr
Milit-End*Kenneth was a WWII veteran and member of the Amvets Post 121. 
Employment*retired from R.P. Scherer Corp. 
CauseDeathhad cancer 
Death*29 December 1987St. Joseph Hospital, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI; he resided in Fraser, Macomb. 
Note*Chub was survived by his wife, Rita; son, Steven J. of Farwell; daughters, Susan C. Engelbert, Holly A. (Douglas) Johns, both of Roseville, Rochelle M. (Edward) Bedz of Fraser; brother, Andrew; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Kenneth A. Jr. 
Funeral31 December 1987Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, Fraser, MI 
Burial*31 December 1987St. Peter Cemetery, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 

Family

Rita Joan Schulte b. 22 Apr 1921, d. 26 Sep 2012
Children 1.Kenneth Arthur Engelbert Jr b. 21 Jan 1943, d. 22 Feb 1962
 2.Steven Jay Engelbert+
 3.Susan C. Engelbert
 4.Rochelle Marie Engelbert+
 5.Holly A. Engelbert+

Kenneth Arthur Engelbert Jr

Father*Kenneth A. Engelbert b. 19 Apr 1921, d. 29 Dec 1987
Mother*Rita Joan Schulte b. 22 Apr 1921, d. 26 Sep 2012
Birth*21 January 1943MI 
(Witness) Census1 May 1950Kenneth A. Engelbert, Rita Joan Schulte; Fraser, Macomb, MI; Kenneth A. Engelbert, age 29, crane operator for steel co; Rita J., wife, age 29, machine operator at stamping co; Kenneth A. Jr, son, age 7; Steven J, son, age 3 - all b MI - reside at 31640 Josephine 
Death*22 February 1962in U.S. Army, Hardin County, KY; Fort Knox is the Army base there. 
Burial*St. Peter Cemetery, Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI