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Abraham J. Vanderberg, Josephine Bowers; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Abraham, bn Mar 1874, age 26; Josena, bn Dec 1872, age 27; Alberta, bn May 1897, age 3; Harold, bn Aug 1898, age 1 -- all bn MI

Education*

1917

Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI; his portrait was on pg 13, quote attributed to him: 'All things will come to him who will but wait."

Marriage*

30 October 1918

Grace Schaffhauser

(Witness) Census

January 1920

Josephine Bowers; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Josena, head of household, age 46, widow; Harold C., son, age 21, traffic clerk at paper mill; Grace, 20, daughter-in-law - all bn MI - res on W. Village

Residence*

1929

Grace Schaffhauser; 720 Village, Kalamazoo, MI

Census*

11 April 1930

Grace Schaffhauser; Ward 3, Kalamazoo Twp, Kalamazoo, MI; Harold C. Van der Berg, age 31, married at 18, b MI, parents b MI, insurance salesman; Grace, wife, age 31, mar at 18, b MI, parents b MI; Lawrence K., son, age 10; William A., son, age 8; Harold C. Jr., son, age 5; John R., son, age 4 11/12 - all children b MI - own home at 720 Village St., value $7,000, own radio set
Witness: Lawrence Harold Vanderberg
Witness: Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.
Witness: William Abram Vanderberg
Witness: John Robert Vanderberg

(Witness) Death

22 February 1938

Josephine Bowers; Sparrow Hospital, was living with daughter, Lansing, Ingham, MI

Attributes*

Harold was tall and slender with blue eyes and red hair in 1918.

(Witness) Death

3 September 1941

Grace Schaffhauser; at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Anecdote*

Harold managed a semi-pro baseball team.

Occupation*

an insurance salesman; in 1929 he worked for Lincoln National Life Insurance Co as district manager

Note*

Surviving Harold were three sons, Lawrence H. of Long Island NY, William A. and Harold C. of Kalamazoo; seven grandchildren.

Death*

19 February 1955

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Burial*

22 February 1955

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Grace Schaffhauser b. 28 Oct 1898, d. 3 Sep 1941

Children

Lawrence Harold Vanderberg+ b. 18 Mar 1920, d. 19 May 2016

William Abram Vanderberg+ b. 5 Sep 1921, d. 12 Jan 1992

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.+ b. 27 Apr 1924, d. 19 Jan 2017

John Robert Vanderberg b. 15 May 1925, d. 6 May 1945

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.

Father*

Harold Conrad Vanderberg Sr. b. 30 Aug 1899, d. 19 Feb 1955

Mother*

Grace Schaffhauser b. 28 Oct 1898, d. 3 Sep 1941

Nickname

Bud

Birth*

27 April 1924

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

11 April 1930

Harold Conrad Vanderberg Sr., Grace Schaffhauser; Ward 3, Kalamazoo Twp, Kalamazoo, MI; Harold C. Van der Berg, age 31, married at 18, b MI, parents b MI, insurance salesman; Grace, wife, age 31, mar at 18, b MI, parents b MI; Lawrence K., son, age 10; William A., son, age 8; Harold C. Jr., son, age 5; John R., son, age 4 11/12 - all children b MI - own home at 720 Village St., value $7,000, own radio set

Occupation*

a flight radio officer for Pan-American Airways

Marriage*

12 May 1945

Anne M. Korabik; St. Mary Church, Kalamazoo, MI

Residence

Anne M. Korabik; Miami, FL

Residence*

1948

Anne M. Korabik; New York, NY

Census*

8 April 1950

Anne M. Korabik; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Harold C. Vanderberg, age 25, b MI, labratory worker at drug co; Anne M., wife, age 25, b MI; Karen A., dau, b FL; John R., son, age 1, b NY - reside 1109 E. Camdridge
Witness: Jack Vanderberg
Witness: Karen Angela Vanderberg

Occupation

a researcher for the Upjohn Co before retiring in 1983

Anecdote*

Bud was the recipient of the Career Volunteer STAR Award in 1992. He grew up in a family of four boys who all loved the game of baseball. His involvement with the Milwood Little League began when his son, Jack, started playing in 1958. He has been coach, president, board member, district administrator and was named in 1984 to the (national) Little League Board of Directors.

He initiated the Little League Softball World Series in Kalamazoo, which in 1989 included Canada and in 1992, Europe. Those acquainted with Bud said, "he has put as much volunteer time into the yearly success of Little League as most people put into their full-time jobs."

The World Series ballpark (Vanderberg) in Milwood was named in his honor in 1985. In 1995 Bud received the E. Earl Wright Community Achievement Award.

Residence

1992

Anne M. Korabik; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Event-Misc*

2010

Bud wrote a letter to the editor of the Kalamazoo Gazette, "Community support makes Softball World Series possible"

Anecdote

Bud was a lifelong Democrat who was happy he did not have to see the new administration take office (on 20 Jan). - per his obit

Death*

19 January 2017

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Note*

Bud was survived by his daughter, Karen (Bill) McNulty; son, Jack (Patzy) Vanderberg; 5 grandchildren: Matthew (Mindy), Angela (Greg), Alex, Sarah (Broc) and Rachael; 7 great grandchildren: Joseph, Elizabeth, Andrew, Natalie, Eli, William and Addison; and sister-in-law, Angela Korabik.

He was predeceased by his wife, Anne; his 4 brothers: Robert, Lawrence, William and Jack; a grandson, Joseph McNulty.

Note

Memorial donations suggested to Milwood Little League or Kairos Dwelling

Burial*

25 January 2017

Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Eastwood, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Anne M. Korabik b. 13 Jul 1924, d. 22 May 2000

Children

Karen Angela Vanderberg+

Jack Vanderberg+

Anne M. Korabik

Father*

John J. Korabik b. 24 Jul 1887, d. 3 Sep 1971

Mother*

Mary B. Bednarczyk b. 14 May 1887, d. 2 Nov 1964

Birth*

13 July 1924

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

14 April 1930

John J. Korabik, Mary B. Bednarczyk; Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Korabik, age 42, married at 22, b Poland, parents b Poland, immigrated 1906, na, core worker at foundry; Mary, wife, age 39, mar at 19, b Poland, parents b Poland, immigrated 1907, al; Louis, son, age 15; John Jr., son, age 12; Mary, dau, age 10; Walter, son, age 7; Anna, dau, age 5; Lily, dau, age 3 3/12; Angela, dau, age 1 - children b MI; Frank Erich (sp?), nephew, age 20, b MI, parents b Poland; Frank Epner, lodger, age 46, b Poland, immigrated 1910, na, molder at foundry

Education*

graduated from St. Augustine High School and attended nursing school at Loyola in Chicago.

Married Name

May 1945

Vanderberg

Marriage*

12 May 1945

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.; St. Mary Church, Kalamazoo, MI

Residence

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.; Miami, FL

Residence*

1948

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.; New York, NY

Census*

8 April 1950

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Harold C. Vanderberg, age 25, b MI, labratory worker at drug co; Anne M., wife, age 25, b MI; Karen A., dau, b FL; John R., son, age 1, b NY - reside 1109 E. Camdridge
Witness: Jack Vanderberg
Witness: Karen Angela Vanderberg

(Witness) Marriage

21 June 1958

Theodore Trojan, Mary A. Korabik; St. Mary's Church, Kalamazoo, MI; matron of honor was Mrs. Harold Vanderberg, other sisters, Lillian and Angela Korabik were bridesmaids with niece Rosemary Korabik as one of the flower girls

Residence

1992

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr.; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Anecdote*

Anne loved to golf, bowl, fish and garden. She was active in the Milwood Little League and was a Charter Member of the Girls Softball World Series for which she received a distinugished service award. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Death*

22 May 2000

Plainwell Pines Nursing Centre, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Note*

She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters and grandson, Joseph McNulty. Surviving Anne were her husband, Bud; children Karen (Bill) McNulty of Kalamazoo and Jack (Patzy) of Sandy UT; grandchildren Matthew (Mindy) McNulty, Angela (Greg) Bannon, Sarah and Rachael Vanderberg and Alex Michaelson; one great-grandson, Joseph Jordan McNulty; brother Joseph Korabik and sisters Mary Trojan and Angela Korabik; and many nieces and nephews.

Note

Donations were suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral

A Mass was celebrated Friday 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with her nephew, Fr. Mark Vyverman, celebrant.

Burial*

26 May 2000

Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Eastwood, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Harold C. "Bud" Vanderberg Jr. b. 27 Apr 1924, d. 19 Jan 2017

Children

Karen Angela Vanderberg+

Jack Vanderberg+

William Abram Vanderberg

Father*

Harold Conrad Vanderberg Sr. b. 30 Aug 1899, d. 19 Feb 1955

Mother*

Grace Schaffhauser b. 28 Oct 1898, d. 3 Sep 1941

Birth*

5 September 1921

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

11 April 1930

Employment*

1943

Nash-Kelvinator Company in Lansing

Note

see Frielink file book near Virginia Frielink Vanderberg and after.

Milit-End*

served in the U.S. Army in WWII

Occupation*

a mobile home salesman

Note*

William was survived by his wife, Glenadine; son William, daughter, Mary Jill of Ocala; brothers, Lawrence of Massapgua NY and Harold of Kalamazoo.

Death*

12 January 1992

at home, Ocala, Marion, FL

Funeral*

15 January 1992

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 15 Jan 1992, in Ocala.

Burial

Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter, FL

Family

Glenadine M. Bauierla

Children

William Jack Vanderberg

Mary Jill Vanderberg

Glenadine M. Bauierla

Father*

Glen E. Bauierla b. 1 May 1892, d. Mar 1970

Mother*

Mary D. Bonte b. 6 May 1897, d. Jul 1981

(Witness) Census

24 April 1930

Glen E. Bauierla, Mary D. Bonte; Portage Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Glen E. Bauierla (indexed Bauiecla), age 37, married at 25, b MI, father b Germany, mother b MI, building contractor; Mary, wife, age 32, mar at 20, b MI, parents b Holland; Glenadine, dau, age 6, b MI

(Witness) Census

9 April 1940

Glen E. Bauierla, Mary D. Bonte; Portage Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Glen E. Bauierla (indexed Barreda), age 47, 4yrs h.s., carpenter - building construction; Mary, wife, age 42, 8yrs school; Glenadine, dau, age 16, 2yrs h.s.; Joan, dau, age 7, 1yr school - all b MI - resided in same place in 1935 - own home at 759 Benside, value $3000

Family

William Abram Vanderberg b. 5 Sep 1921, d. 12 Jan 1992

Children

William Jack Vanderberg

Mary Jill Vanderberg

John Robert Vanderberg

Father*

Harold Conrad Vanderberg Sr. b. 30 Aug 1899, d. 19 Feb 1955

Mother*

Grace Schaffhauser b. 28 Oct 1898, d. 3 Sep 1941

Nickname

Jack

Birth*

15 May 1925

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

11 April 1930

Milit-Beg*

1944

enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944.

Milit-End*

Jack was stationed at Pearl Harbor and Saipan and participated in the assault on Iwo Jima before going to Okinawa. He served as a Private in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Death*

6 May 1945

killed in action in WWII, Okinawa

Burial*

1 May 1948

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Hurley Nason

Father*

Jannes/George Nason b. 1 Oct 1840, d. 26 Aug 1887

Mother*

Annie Vanderberg b. 21 Sep 1855, d. 8 May 1898

Birth*

12 October 1884

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Minnie Spencer

Father*

Mason Olmsby Spencer b. Nov 1819, d. 25 Mar 1878

Mother*

Sarah E. Graves b. 23 Aug 1854, d. 12 May 1921

Birth*

12 March 1876

Burr Oak, Sherwood, Branch, MI

(Witness) Census

12 June 1880

Sarah E. Graves; Sherwood, Branch, MI; Sarah E. Spencer, age 25, keeping house, b NY, father b MI, mother b NY; Minnie, dau, age 4; Ormsby P., son, age 1 - children b MI; J.A. Philbrooks, mother, age 54, laborer, b NY, mother b England

Married Name

1895

Rychel

Marriage*

3 April 1895

Edward J. Rychel; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. J.A. Johnston officiated with witnesses Mrs. E.A. Cass and Mrs. J.A. Johnston, both of Kalamazoo

Residence*

Edward J. Rychel; 419 Seminary, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

20 April 1910

Sarah E. Graves; Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Mrs. Sarah E. McKinley, age 57, widow, mother of 2, 2 living, married twice, b NY, father, b VT, mother b NY; Minnie Rychel, dau, married 4yrs, no children, b MI, parents b NY, seamstress at corset factory; Howard Fritz, boarder, age 26, single, b MI, father b MI, mother b PA, barber; Lewis S. Chase, age 29, boarder, single, b MI, parents b NY, barber; Charles Gallagher, boarder, age 27, single, b PA, father b Canada, mother b PA, cutter at pant co. - reside 213 West Kalamazoo Ave.

Married Name

Smith

Marriage*

16 December 1914

Frank M. Smith; St. Joseph County, IN; license date

Census*

26 January 1920

Frank M. Smith; Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Frank M. Smith, age 57?, b MI, parents b Germany, farmer; Minnie H., wife, age 44, b MI, parents b NY; Sarah Smith, sister, age 63, single, b MI; Sarah E. McKinley, mother-in-law, age 65, widow, b NY, parents b NY; Louisa Smith, mother, age 90, widow, b Alsace Lorraine - speaks German, parents b same, immigrated 1848? - reside on South River Rd.
Witness: Sarah E. Graves

(Witness) Death

12 May 1921

Sarah E. Graves; Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Death

30 November 1941

Frank M. Smith; Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo, MI

Death*

16 February 1950

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Burial*

1950

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Family 1

Edward J. Rychel b. 25 Jul 1872, d. 15 Oct 1912

Family 2

Frank M. Smith b. 4 Oct 1858, d. 30 Nov 1941

Almonte E. Nye

Father*

George Washington Nye b. 13 Mar 1810, d. 10 May 1892

Mother*

Esther M. Cook b. 6 May 1820, d. 12 Aug 1895

Birth*

26 April 1863

Milo, Barry, MI

(Witness) Census

25 July 1870

George Washington Nye, Esther M. Cook; Prairieville, Barry, MI; George W. Nye, age 60, farmer, b NY; Esther M., age 50, keeping house, b NY; Altha E., female, age 22, at home, b MI; Almonte E., at home, age 7, b MI; Orange F. Cook, age 44, farm labor, b NY; Horace McAllister, age 24, farm labor, b NY; William Shinfield, age 58, horse ferrier, b England

(Witness) Census

7 June 1880

George Washington Nye, Esther M. Cook; Prairieville, Barry, MI; George W. Nye, age 70, farmer, b NY, parents b MA; Hester M., wife, age 60, b NY, father b NY, mother b RI; Almonte E. son, farmer, age 17, b MI

Marriage*

24 January 1883

Hattie M. Roach; Gull Lake, Barry, MI; L. Dove Abbott, Minister of the Gospel officicate with witnesses Larry D. and P.J. Abbott, both of Hickory Corners

Census

18 June 1900

Hattie M. Roach; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Almont E. Nye, age 37, b Apr 1863 in MI, married 17yrs, father b VT, mother NY, day laborer; Hattie M., wife, age 31, b Oct 1868, b MI, parents NY, mar 17yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Mattie B., dau, age 15, b Feb 1885; Della M., dau, age 12, b May 1888, at school; next pg: Millie E., dau, age 6, b May 1894, at school - all children b MI
Witness: Mildred E. Nye
Witness: Della Nye
Witness: Mattie B. Nye

Census

27 April 1910

Hattie M. Roach; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Almonte E. Nye, age 47, married 27yrs, b MI, parents NY, manager at paper mill; Hattie M., wife, age 42, mar 27yrs, mother of 5, 5 living, b MI, parents NY; Millie S., dau, age 16; next pg: Ruth E. Nye, dau, age 9; Almonte E. Nye, son, age 6 - all children b MI - res on Portage St.
Witness: Almonte Everett Nye Jr
Witness: Mildred E. Nye
Witness: Ruth Nye

Census*

April 1930

Hattie M. Roach; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Almante, age 66, b MI, married at 20, mill wright at paper mill, father b Vermont, mother b NY; Hattie, 62, married at 16, parents b NY; Fanny Aldrich, boarder, age 28, b MI, single, clerk in stationery store; Wilkie D. Aldrich, boarder, age 24, b MI, single, truck driver for fruit co. - res at 1922 Portage St

Occupation*

retired from Bryant Paper Company due to an injury, after 33 years as a millwright there

CauseDeath

had right ventricular failure, chronic myocarditis and arteriosclerosis

Note

He was survived by his wife, Hattie; daughters, Mrs. Mattie Belle Pelong of 1809 Race St.; Mrs. Della Baker, a nurse in the Mayberry Sanatorium at Northville, MI; Mrs. Mildred Ward of 1511 Reed Ave; Mrs. Rose Smith of 622 Melrose St; son, Almonte E. Nye Jr of 1922 Portage St; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Note

Almonte Nye Jr.'s obituary from 1964 has sisters, Millie Ward, Della Baker and Ruth Smith.

Death*

18 March 1941

at home, Kalamazoo, MI; due to a heart attack.
Witness: Hattie M. Roach

Burial*

20 March 1941

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Hattie M. Roach b. 18 Oct 1867, d. 20 Jul 1949

Children

Mattie B. Nye b. 11 Feb 1885, d. 3 Jun 1948

Della Nye+ b. 16 May 1888, d. 12 May 1972

Mildred E. Nye b. 13 May 1894, d. 24 Nov 1985

Ruth Nye b. 24 Sep 1900, d. Mar 1980

Almonte Everett Nye Jr+ b. 13 Jun 1903, d. 6 Sep 1964

Hattie M. Roach

Father*

Thaddeus B. Roach b. 6 Jan 1831, d. 17 Jan 1915

Mother*

Emeline W. Pittenger b. Jan 1832, d. 29 Jul 1918

Birth*

18 October 1867

1868 on headstone, Clayton, Genesee, MI

(Witness) Census

11 July 1870

Emeline W. Pittenger, Thaddeus B. Roach; Clayton, Genesee, MI; Thaddeus Roach (indexed Poach), age 39, farmer, b NY; Emiline, age 38, keeping house, b NY; Mary, age 15, at school, b NY; Martha, age 12, at school, b NY; Emma, age 10, at school, b NY; Charles, age 6, at school, b NY; Hattie, age 2, b MI (family of Martin Pittenger right after)

(Witness) Census

11 June 1880

Thaddeus B. Roach, Emeline W. Pittenger; Prairieville, Barry, MI; Thadrus Roach, age 49, stone mason, b NY, father b Ireland, mother b NY; Eveline, age 48, keeping house, b NY, parents b NY; Charles B., son, age 16, farm laborer, b NY; Hattie M., dau, age 12, b MI

Married Name

24 January 1883

Nye

Marriage*

24 January 1883

Almonte E. Nye; Gull Lake, Barry, MI; L. Dove Abbott, Minister of the Gospel officicate with witnesses Larry D. and P.J. Abbott, both of Hickory Corners

Census

18 June 1900

Almonte E. Nye; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Almont E. Nye, age 37, b Apr 1863 in MI, married 17yrs, father b VT, mother NY, day laborer; Hattie M., wife, age 31, b Oct 1868, b MI, parents NY, mar 17yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Mattie B., dau, age 15, b Feb 1885; Della M., dau, age 12, b May 1888, at school; next pg: Millie E., dau, age 6, b May 1894, at school - all children b MI
Witness: Mildred E. Nye
Witness: Della Nye
Witness: Mattie B. Nye

Census

27 April 1910

Almonte E. Nye; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Almonte E. Nye, age 47, married 27yrs, b MI, parents NY, manager at paper mill; Hattie M., wife, age 42, mar 27yrs, mother of 5, 5 living, b MI, parents NY; Millie S., dau, age 16; next pg: Ruth E. Nye, dau, age 9; Almonte E. Nye, son, age 6 - all children b MI - res on Portage St.
Witness: Almonte Everett Nye Jr
Witness: Mildred E. Nye
Witness: Ruth Nye

Census*

April 1930

Almonte E. Nye; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Almante, age 66, b MI, married at 20, mill wright at paper mill, father b Vermont, mother b NY; Hattie, 62, married at 16, parents b NY; Fanny Aldrich, boarder, age 28, b MI, single, clerk in stationery store; Wilkie D. Aldrich, boarder, age 24, b MI, single, truck driver for fruit co. - res at 1922 Portage St

(Witness) Death

18 March 1941

Almonte E. Nye; at home, Kalamazoo, MI; due to a heart attack.

Burial*

20 July 1949

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI

Death*

20 July 1949

Kalamazoo County, MI

Family

Almonte E. Nye b. 26 Apr 1863, d. 18 Mar 1941

Children

Mattie B. Nye b. 11 Feb 1885, d. 3 Jun 1948

Della Nye+ b. 16 May 1888, d. 12 May 1972

Mildred E. Nye b. 13 May 1894, d. 24 Nov 1985

Ruth Nye b. 24 Sep 1900, d. Mar 1980

Almonte Everett Nye Jr+ b. 13 Jun 1903, d. 6 Sep 1964

Irene Winifred Nouggle

Father*

James Nouggle b. 10 Jun 1880, d. 12 Jun 1944

Mother*

Cora Nason b. 18 Apr 1881, d. 18 Jul 1953

Birth*

24 March 1903

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

8 January 1920

James Nouggle, Cora Nason; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Jim Nougle, age 39, b MI, parents b U.S., machinist at carriage factory; Cora, wife, age 38, b MI, father b U.S., mother b Holland; Irene, dau, age 16, b MI

Married Name

Ferguson

Marriage*

26 April 1921

George W. Ferguson Sr; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Joseph C. Cook officiated with witnesses Roy Ferguson and Jennie Harris, both of Kalamazoo

Census*

April 1930

George W. Ferguson Sr; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George W., age 27, married at 19, electrician at paper co ; Irene W., wife, age 27, married at 18 ; George W. Jr., age 5 - all b MI - res on Hanson Ave.
Witness: George W. Ferguson Jr.

Census

4 April 1940

George W. Ferguson Sr; Portage, Kalamazoo, MI; George Ferguson Sr., age 38, 2yrs hs, b MI, mill electrician at paper industry; Irene, wife, age 37, 8yrs school, b MI; George Jr., son, 8yrs school, b MI - own home on Common Park, value $1500
Witness: George W. Ferguson Jr.

Residence*

1953

George W. Ferguson Sr; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Residence*

between 1954 and 1983

Antwerp, Van Buren, MI

Residence

1980

George W. Ferguson Sr; 808 26th St, West Point Hills, Mattawan, Van Buren, MI

Death*

16 March 1983

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Burial*

18 March 1983

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

George W. Ferguson Sr b. 26 Apr 1902, d. 18 Nov 1980

Child

George W. Ferguson Jr.+ b. 27 Mar 1925, d. 4 Jan 1986

George W. Ferguson Sr

Father*

Ephriam Ferguson b. 30 Jul 1872, d. 7 Nov 1959

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Seely b. 27 Dec 1878, d. 15 Aug 1965

Birth*

26 April 1902

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

25 April 1910

Ephriam Ferguson, Mary Elizabeth Seely; Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Ephrian Ferguson, age 37, b MI, father b Canada, mother b MI, married 12yrs, paper finisher at paper mill; Mary E., wife, age 30, b MI, father b England, mother b Canada, mar 12yrs, mother of 2, 2 living; Roy E., son, age 11; George W., son, age 7 - sons b MI - reside at 1025 Porter St.

(Witness) Census

24 January 1920

Ephriam Ferguson, Mary Elizabeth Seely; Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Ephaim Fergerson, age 47, b MI, father b Canada, mother b NY, finisher at paper mill; Mary E., wife, age 41, b MI, father b England, mother b Canada; Roy E., son, age 20, b MI, machinist; George W., son, age 17, b MI, pipe fitter at MCRR; Jeanette E., dau, age 7, b MI - reside 1116 Hotop Ave.

Marriage*

26 April 1921

Irene Winifred Nouggle; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Joseph C. Cook officiated with witnesses Roy Ferguson and Jennie Harris, both of Kalamazoo

Census*

April 1930

Irene Winifred Nouggle; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George W., age 27, married at 19, electrician at paper co ; Irene W., wife, age 27, married at 18 ; George W. Jr., age 5 - all b MI - res on Hanson Ave.
Witness: George W. Ferguson Jr.

Census

4 April 1940

Irene Winifred Nouggle; Portage, Kalamazoo, MI; George Ferguson Sr., age 38, 2yrs hs, b MI, mill electrician at paper industry; Irene, wife, age 37, 8yrs school, b MI; George Jr., son, 8yrs school, b MI - own home on Common Park, value $1500
Witness: George W. Ferguson Jr.

Residence*

1953

Irene Winifred Nouggle; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Employment*

1964

Allied Paper Co as an electrician

Association*

a life member and past Master of Portage Lodge No 340 R&AM and member of Olympia Chapter No 274 OES.

Residence

1980

Irene Winifred Nouggle; 808 26th St, West Point Hills, Mattawan, Van Buren, MI

Death*

18 November 1980

Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Note

Memorial donations suggested to the Heart Fund.

Note*

George was survived by his wife, Irene; son George Jr of Mattawan; four grandchildren - James, Michael and Marc Ferguson and Patsy Lambert; eight step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren - Corey and Jeremy Ferguson and Shawn Lambert; seven step-great-grandchildren; brother Roy of Kalamazoo; sister, Mrs. Jeanett Bailey of Brighton; one niece and one nephew.

Burial*

21 November 1980

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Irene Winifred Nouggle b. 24 Mar 1903, d. 16 Mar 1983

Child

George W. Ferguson Jr.+ b. 27 Mar 1925, d. 4 Jan 1986

George W. Ferguson Jr.

Father*

George W. Ferguson Sr b. 26 Apr 1902, d. 18 Nov 1980

Mother*

Irene Winifred Nouggle b. 24 Mar 1903, d. 16 Mar 1983

Birth*

27 March 1925

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

April 1930

George W. Ferguson Sr, Irene Winifred Nouggle; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George W., age 27, married at 19, electrician at paper co ; Irene W., wife, age 27, married at 18 ; George W. Jr., age 5 - all b MI - res on Hanson Ave.

(Witness) Census

4 April 1940

George W. Ferguson Sr, Irene Winifred Nouggle; Portage, Kalamazoo, MI; George Ferguson Sr., age 38, 2yrs hs, b MI, mill electrician at paper industry; Irene, wife, age 37, 8yrs school, b MI; George Jr., son, 8yrs school, b MI - own home on Common Park, value $1500

Marriage*

12 August 1945

Beverly Beatrice Garlick; home of bride's parents, Kalamazoo, MI

Census*

24 April 1950

Beverly Beatrice Garlick; Portage Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; George W. Ferguson Jr., age 25, carpenter / bldg constructor; Beverly B., wife, age 24; James G., son, age 2; Patsy L., dau, age - all b MI - reside Apt #12 Center Rd
Witness: Patsy Lee Ferguson
Witness: James Guy Ferguson

Divorce*

February 1961

Beverly Beatrice Garlick; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Marriage*

Marilyn Irene Hagen

Employment*

the Upjohn Co. for over 25 years

Association*

a member of the Moose Lodge in Paw Paw.

Residence*

Mattawan, Van Buren, MI

Death*

4 January 1986

Port Charlotte, Charlotte, FL

Note

Surviving George were his wife, Marilyn I.; sons James G. of Portage, Michael L. of Kalamazoo, SN Marc P stationed with the U.S. Navy in San Diego, CA; daughter Patsy L. Lambert of Kalamazoo; eight step-children; three grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; one aunt and uncle and several cousins.

Note

Memorial donations suggested to the Heart Fund or St. Joseph Indian School.

Funeral*

11 January 1986

A memorial service was held Saturday, 11 January 1986, at Langeland Portage Chapel.

Family 1

Beverly Beatrice Garlick b. 12 Mar 1926, d. 15 Feb 2022

Children

James Guy Ferguson

Patsy Lee Ferguson+

Family 2

Janice Ann Areaux

Children

Michael L. Ferguson

Marc P. Ferguson

Family 3

Marilyn Irene Hagen b. 16 Dec 1928, d. 4 Apr 2010

Delbert Murl Snell

Father*

Edward W. Snell b. 26 Oct 1861, d. 21 Jun 1929

Mother*

Sadie A. Warner b. 19 Jul 1859, d. 24 Oct 1941

Birth*

9 April 1890

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; age 24 when married

(Witness) Census

7 June 1900

Edward W. Snell, Sadie A. Warner; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Edward Snell, age 38 , b Oct 1861 in NY, married 18yrs, wood worker ; Sadie, wife, age 40, b Jul 1859 in OH, mar 18yrs, mother of 4, 4 living; looks like Dana, indexed as Vane (would b Vern), son, age 14, b Jun 1885; Delbert, son, age 10, b Apr 1890; Elsie, dau, age 8, b Feb 1892; Leo, son, age 5, b Jan 1895 - all children b MI

(Witness) Marriage

31 December 1909

Albert H. Heckema, Gertrude Rosalie Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Kerry Hospers officiated with witnesses Delbert M. Snell and Abbie Vanderberg, both of Kalamazoo

(Witness) Census

20 April 1910

Edward W. Snell, Sadie A. Warner; Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Edward W. Snell, age 49, b NY, parents b NY, married 26yrs, cabinet maker; Sadie, wife, age 50, b OH, parents b OH, mar 26 yrs, 4 children, 4 living ; Delbert, son, age 20, shipping clerk - bindry ; Elsie, dau, age 18, shophand - Pell Mnfg; Leo, son, age 15 - children b MI

Marriage*

30 September 1914

Abegale M. Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. T.W. Muilenburg officiated. Witnesses were W.J. Vanderberg and Mrs. E.W. Snell, both of Kalamazoo.

Residence*

1920

Abegale M. Vanderberg; 622 Woodward Ave, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI
Witness: Barbara Jean Snell

Census*

January 1920

Abegale M. Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Delbert age 29, bn MI, mother NY, father OH, monotype operator; Abbie M., age 24, bn MI, mother Netherlands, father OH; Barbara J, age 2, bn MI - ed 157, Sheet 1A
Witness: Barbara Jean Snell

Attributes*

Delbert was short and of medium build with blue eyes and brown hair in 1917.

Occupation*

a monotype operator at Doubleday Company

Note*

Delbert was survived by his wife, Abbie M.; daughter Mrs. Paul E. Kreilick of Kalamazoo; grandson, Thomas Kreilick, granddaughter, Kristine Kreilick both of Kalamazoo; brother, Leo Snell of Coral Gables FL.

Death*

26 September 1951

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Burial*

29 September 1951

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Abegale M. Vanderberg b. 21 Mar 1893, d. 5 Apr 1973

Child

Barbara Jean Snell+ b. 24 Oct 1917, d. 6 Sep 1999

Agnes Laning

Father*

Gerrit Laning b. 18 Jan 1855, d. 8 Apr 1935

Mother*

Tjitske "Jessie" Faber b. 25 Mar 1852, d. 29 Nov 1935

Birth*

27 November 1892

Bedum, Groningen, Netherlands

Married Name

Springvloed

Marriage*

27 March 1912

Arnold Springvloed; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. S. Elderweld officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. John VanZanten, both of Kalamazoo

Census*

13 January 1920

Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Agnes Springvloed, age 27, widow, immigrated 1904, b Netherlands, parents b Netherlands, boarding house keeper; George, son, age 6; Threse, dau, age 4 11/12 - children b MI, parents b Netherlands; Albert VandenBerg, boarder, age 24, single, immigrated 1913, pa, b Netherlands, parents b Netherlands, works in greenhouse; Orrie Swets (sp?), boarder, age 29, single, immigrated 1918, b Netherlands, parents b Netherlands, laborer in furnace factory (family of George Springvloed right after, immigrated 1910 - George father of Arnold Springvloed)
Witness: George Cornelius Springvloed
Witness: Teresa Springvloed

Married Name

VandeBerg

Marriage*

circa 1943

John J. VandeBerg; Cuyahoga County, OH

Note*

John J. VandeBerg; John was survived by his wife, sons Hubert A. and Jay H. and stepchildren: Mrs. Theresa Brown and George Springvloed.

Residence*

1978

Grand Rapids, Kent, MI

Death*

5 March 1984

Kentwood, Kent, MI

Note*

Survivors included her children, George and Jeanette Springvloed of Kentwood; Teresa and Louis Brown of Grand Rapids; 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Burial*

8 March 1984

Restlawn Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI

Family 1

Arnold Springvloed b. 10 Apr 1890, d. 26 Jun 1916

Children

George Cornelius Springvloed b. 13 Jun 1913, d. 18 Jul 2007

Teresa Springvloed b. 10 Feb 1915, d. 26 Jul 2000

Family 2

John J. VandeBerg b. 5 Apr 1876, d. 27 Dec 1944

Hubert Albert VandeBerg

Father*

John J. VandeBerg b. 5 Apr 1876, d. 27 Dec 1944

Mother*

Mary Christina O'Reil b. 10 Nov 1877, d. 16 Nov 1939

Step-mother

Agnes Laning b. 27 Nov 1892, d. 5 Mar 1984

Name Variation

Hubert A. Vanderberg

Birth*

9 January 1898

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

12 June 1900

John J. VandeBerg, Mary Christina O'Reil; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Vanderberg, age 25, b Apr 1895, married 5 yrs, b MI, parents b Holland, machinist ; Mary, wife, age 223, b Nov 1876, mar 5 yrs, mother of 3, 2 living, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1884; Jay, son, age 4, b Dec 1895; Herbert, son, age 3, b Jan 1897, b MI - sons b MI

(Witness) Census

1910

John J. VandeBerg, Mary Christina O'Reil; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John J, husband, age 34, bn Mi, married 15 years, bn MI, father bn Holland, mother Iowa, janitor at school house, owns home; Mary K, wife, age 32, mother of 4 children, 2 living, bn Holland, parents Holland; Jay, son, age 14, bn MI; Hubert, son, age 12, bn MI; father, Jacob, age 67, bn Holland, parents, Holland - Vol 42, E.D. 136, Family # 63

(Witness) Marriage

28 June 1922

Lillian M. Jamieson, Jay Hubert VandeBerg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Raymond D. Meengs officiated with witnesses Marie Jamieson and Hubert Vandegerg, both of Kalamazoo

Marriage*

May 1927

Mabel C. Love; St. Joseph County, IN

Residence*

1929

Mabel C. Love; 1216 Portage, Kalamazoo, MI

Census*

April 1930

Mabel C. Love; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Hubert A., age 32, married at 28, father b MI, mother b Netherlands, bookkeeper at coal office; Mabel, wife, age 31, married at 27, father b IN, mother b MI - both b MI

Occupation*

Hubert and his brother, Jay, became co-partners in the coal company their father had established in 1913 and sold the company in 1945. Hubert was also a pressman for the Kalamazoo Gazette.
Witness: Jay Hubert VandeBerg

Association*

of the Elks Club

Note*

Surviving were his wife, Mabel C., one step-daughter, Mrs. Wanda Louden; a brother, Jay H. VandeBerg; his step-mother, Agnes; grandson, Jimmy Louden; and an aunt, Mrs. Abbey Snell, all of Kalamazoo.

Death*

2 June 1946

Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; he was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo

Funeral

5 June 1946

His funeral service was Wednesday afternoon at the Langeland Funeral Chapel, Rev. William A. Keith of the First Congregational Church officiating.

Burial*

5 June 1946

Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Mabel C. Love b. 30 Sep 1898, d. 2 Jul 1978

Jay Hubert VandeBerg

Father*

John J. VandeBerg b. 5 Apr 1876, d. 27 Dec 1944

Mother*

Mary Christina O'Reil b. 10 Nov 1877, d. 16 Nov 1939

Step-mother

Agnes Laning b. 27 Nov 1892, d. 5 Mar 1984

Birth*

28 December 1895

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

(Witness) Census

12 June 1900

(Witness) Census

1910

Note*

between 1914 and 1918

Jay is in the WWI Books at Kalamazoo Public Library.

Attributes*

Jay was tall of medium build with light blue eyes and light brown hair in 1917.

Marriage*

28 June 1922

Lillian M. Jamieson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Raymond D. Meengs officiated with witnesses Marie Jamieson and Hubert Vandegerg, both of Kalamazoo
Witness: Geraldine Marie Jamieson
Witness: Hubert Albert VandeBerg

Census*

5 April 1930

Lillian M. Jamieson; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Jay H. Vanderburg, age 32, married at 26, b MI, parents b Holland ; Lillian M., wife, age 27 or 29, mar at 19, b IL, parents b Holland - own home, value $7,500, radio in home

(Witness) Occupation

Hubert Albert VandeBerg; Hubert and his brother, Jay, became co-partners in the coal company their father had established in 1913 and sold the company in 1945. Hubert was also a pressman for the Kalamazoo Gazette.

Death*

1954

Parchment, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

Lillian M. Jamieson b. 4 Nov 1901, d. 8 Sep 1990

Mary Christina O'Reil

Father*

Herbert O'reel b. 21 Sep 1841, d. 15 Dec 1917

Mother*

Anna Vermeule b. 21 Jun 1850, d. 13 Jun 1939

Name Variation

Mary Oreel

Birth*

10 November 1877

Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands

Immigration*

1883

with her parents when she was five years old to Kalamazoo MI.

Married Name

VandeBerg

Marriage*

20 March 1894

John J. VandeBerg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. E.W. Stapelkamp officiated with witnesses John Rychel and A. VandeBerg, both of Kalamazoo
Witness: John William Rychel

Census

12 June 1900

John J. VandeBerg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Vanderberg, age 25, b Apr 1895, married 5 yrs, b MI, parents b Holland, machinist ; Mary, wife, age 223, b Nov 1876, mar 5 yrs, mother of 3, 2 living, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1884; Jay, son, age 4, b Dec 1895; Herbert, son, age 3, b Jan 1897, b MI - sons b MI
Witness: Hubert Albert VandeBerg
Witness: Jay Hubert VandeBerg

Census*

1910

John J. VandeBerg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John J, husband, age 34, bn Mi, married 15 years, bn MI, father bn Holland, mother Iowa, janitor at school house, owns home; Mary K, wife, age 32, mother of 4 children, 2 living, bn Holland, parents Holland; Jay, son, age 14, bn MI; Hubert, son, age 12, bn MI; father, Jacob, age 67, bn Holland, parents, Holland - Vol 42, E.D. 136, Family # 63
Witness: Jacob A. Vanderberg
Witness: Hubert Albert VandeBerg
Witness: Jay Hubert VandeBerg

Residence*

John J. VandeBerg; 1313 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

Anecdote*

Mary was a devout Christian and exemplified it in her daily life. She was very active in the Second Reformed Church and helped the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society. She assisted on committees of the Home for the Aged to make life more pleasant for those of advanced years, for which the Board wrote a resolution upon her death.

(Witness) Death

13 June 1939

Anna Vermeule; Holland Home, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI

Death*

16 November 1939

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI
Witness: John J. VandeBerg

CauseDeath

had gone to offer her condolences to the family over the death of Edward A. Hinga on Thursday and died at his home, 1114 Newell Pl of acute myocarditis, ten days prior had influenza

Funeral

18 November 1939

Langeland Funeral Home, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. J.J. Burrggraff of the Second Reformed Church conducted the funeral services. Pall bearers were Jacob Roelof, John Roelof, Jacob DeNooyer, John DeNooyer, Jerry DeNooyer and Marinus Kalleward.

Burial*

18 November 1939

Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Family

John J. VandeBerg b. 5 Apr 1876, d. 27 Dec 1944

Children

Jay Hubert VandeBerg b. 28 Dec 1895, d. 1954

Hubert Albert VandeBerg+ b. 9 Jan 1898, d. 2 Jun 1946

Donald VandeBerg b. 28 Jun 1899, d. 10 Mar 1900

Carl VandeBerg b. 9 Jul 1900, d. 9 Feb 1901

Harry Frank Bush

Father*

Harry W. Bush b. 25 Aug 1861, d. 15 May 1926

Mother*

Ida May Nason b. 14 Feb 1870, d. 21 Sep 1921

Birth*

10 November 1892

Indianapolis, Marion, IN

(Witness) Census

January 1900

Harry W. Bush, Ida May Nason; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Harry, bn Aug 1861 age 38; Ida, wife, bn Feb 1870; Harry, son, bn Nov 1892; Harriet, dau, bn Oct 1897 all in MI - Vol 36, E.D. 116, Sheet 3, Line 83

(Witness) Census

16 April 1910

Harry W. Bush, Ida May Nason; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Harry W. age 50, married 18 yrs, b MI, father b NY, mother b VT, reporter for daily home paper; Ida May age 40, married 18 yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, b MI, father b Holland, mother b NY; Harry F., son, age 17, bn IN; Harriet M., dau, age 12, bn MI; Margaret Nason, mother-in-law, age 59, widow, mother of 5, 4 living, bn NY, parents b Holland - res West South St.

Attributes*

He was of medium height and build with brown eyes and dark brown hair in 1917.

Marriage*

2 February 1920

Georgia Elizabeth Eppele; M.E. Church, White Cloud, Newaygo, MI; Pastor J.H. Buttleman officiated with witnesses Chas. M. Hale of Chicago IL and M.E. Buttleman of White Cloud MI

Note*

Harry was not mentioned in his father's obituary in 1926 or the 1956 obit of his uncle, Fred, where his sister was mentioned as a survivor. He is not in the family plot at Mountain Home Cemetery.

Census*

19 April 1930

Georgia Elizabeth Eppele; Ward 3, Dowagiac, Cass, MI; Harry Bush, age 37, married at 27, b MI, parents b MI, telephone installer; Georgia, wife, age 35, mar at 25, b IN, parents b IN - reside 104 Clyborn Ave., no radio

Census

17 May 1940

Georgia Elizabeth Eppele; Mendon Twp., St. Joseph, MI; Harry F. Bush, age 47, 2yrs h.s., b IN, electrician; Georgia, wife, age 44, 8yrs school, b IN - resided in a rural part of Kalamazoo County in 1935

Death*

13 December 1953

Grand Traverse County, MI

Family

Georgia Elizabeth Eppele b. Nov 1894, d. 14 Apr 1954

Harriet Margaret Bush

Father*

Harry W. Bush b. 25 Aug 1861, d. 15 May 1926

Mother*

Ida May Nason b. 14 Feb 1870, d. 21 Sep 1921

Birth*

15 November 1897

Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Her obit and 1900 census have 15 Oct

(Witness) Census

January 1900

(Witness) Census

16 April 1910

Note*

1926

Harriet was not mentioned in her father's obituary, but she is buried in the family plot. She was mentioned in the obituary of her uncle, Fred J. Bush, as a surviving niece.

(Witness) Death

15 May 1926

Harry W. Bush; Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Occupation*

a teacher in the Kalamazoo Public School system

Anecdote*

Harriet was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the American Association of University Women.

Death*

7 January 1982

Provincial House Nursing Home, Portage, Kalamazoo, MI

Burial*

9 January 1982

Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI