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Philemondus and Maria-Avilia on the New York Passenger List 1820-1957 on Ancestry.com (paying service) and on FindAGrave.
Son Gaston-Edwardus on FindAGrave. Daughter-in-law Leopoldine on FindAGrave.
Son Felix-Willy on FindAGrave.
Son Lucianus-Karel on FindAGrave.
Son George-Remi on FindAGrave.
Son Gaston-Edwardus, daughter-in-law Leopoldine and grandson Willy on New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 on FamilySearch

The Allaer family farm – how it all began!.  The late Gaston Allaer (2011) immigrated with his entire family from East Flanders, Belgium to Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada in 1948. Gus and his family brought with them a solid agricultural background and a strong work ethic. The fertile land and temperate climate are ideal for producing a wide variety of crops, and Wallaceburg’s close proximity to the Windsor, ON/Detroit, MI border supported a strong manufacturing industry that attracted immigration from Europe to fill the demand for workers. Together with his father, mother and brothers, Gus began his life in Canada – working hard in the local sugar beet fields. Soon after, his parents Philemon and Maria Allaer purchased a 100 acre farm which would be the beginning of the Allaer family farm. By 1965, Gus was able to purchase the homestead from his parents by both farming and working in Wallaceburg’s glass manufacturing industry. Together, Gus and wife Lea raised six children on that homestead in Wallaceburg, passing on to them a strong, ambitious work ethic and a passion for agriculture that has become the foundation of their success. These qualities were passed on to the generations that followed, allowing for steady growth of the family business which is now known as SERKKA Farms – a large-scale and diverse farming operation. 
Courtesy of  Serkka Farms.

Obituaries of Philemondus and Maria as published in Wallaceburg News Oct 28 , page 3, 1970 resp. Wallaceburg News Dec 30 page 12, 1981. Courtesy of Simone Labor, via email dd. 12/29/2007

Son Gaston-Edwardus's obituary, reads:
ALLAER, Gaston Edward (Gus) - resident of Wallaceburg, Ontario, passed away peacefully, March 24, 2011 in his 88th year. He was born in Kerksken, Flanders and immigrated to Canada arriving in New York City on March 24, 1948. He was dearly loved and cared for by his wife Leopoldine (Lea) Dierickx for 55 years. Gus was the cherished son of the late Philemon Allaer (1970) and Maria Goessens (1981). Precious, loving father (VaVa) of Willy (Maria) Lefebvre, Anne (Jim) Hazzard, Eric (Susan) Allaer, Rita (Steve) Floin, Wilfried (Marlene) Allaer and Peter (Kim) Allaer. Lovingly remembered by his 18 grandchildren, Julie, Keith, Ben, Nathan, Emily, Ryan, Kurtis, Kevin, Renee, Rachelle, Tonya, Leanne, Justin, Kyle, Lyndsay, Alisha, Lucas and Julia. He was great grandfather of 18. Gus is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law George (Marion) Allaer, Frank (Eilleen) Allaer, Henrietta Knowles, Diane Allaer and Maria Dierickx. He will be missed by the many members of the Allaer, and Dierickx families. He is predeceased by his brothers Willy (1968) and Lucien (1987) and great grand daughter, baby Emma Allaer (2005). Gus retired from the Dominion Glass factory where he worked as a superintendent for many years. His real passions were his faith, his family and his farm in Chatham Gore. He was a committed member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Knights of Columbus. Friends called at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) in Wallaceburg from 7-9 PM on Saturday and 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Sunday. Parish Prayers were at 3:30 PM Sunday. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Monday, March 28 at 11 AM. Memories of Gus were shared by Ryan Allaer, Jim Hazzard and Eric Allaer. The pallbearers were Ryan Allaer, Lucas Allaer, Kurtis Allaer, Kevin Allaer, Justin Allaer, Kyle Allaer, Nathan Hazzard, Ben Hazzard and Keith Lefebvre. Flower bearers were Lyndsay Allaer and Rochelle Floin. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to Heart & Stroke or St. Vincent de Paul may be left at the funeral home 519.627.3231. E- mail condolences may be sent to G.Allaer@CavanaghFuneralHome.ca
Son Gaston-Edwardus's wife Leopoldine Dierickx's obituary, reads:
Obituary for Lea Allaer - Leopoldine ‘Lea’ Allaer Dierickx, a resident of Wallaceburg, Ontario, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022 at the age of 96. She was born in 1926, in Haaltert, Belgium. She immigrated to Canada in March of 1956. Leopoldine was the cherished daughter of the late Rene Dierickx (1954) and Clothilde Standaert (1975). She was predeceased by her husband Gaston Allaer (2011) and Willy Lefebvre (1953). Precious, loving mother (MoeMoe) of Willy (Maria) Lefebvre, Anne Marie (Jim) Hazzard, Eric (Susan) Allaer, Rita (Steve) Floin, Wilfried (the late Marlene) Allaer and Peter (Kim) Allaer. Lovingly remembered by her 18 grandchildren, Julie, Keith, Ben, Nathan, Emily, Ryan, Kurtis, Kevin, Julia, Renee, Rachelle, Tonya, Leanne, Justin, Kyle, Lyndsay, Alisha and Lucas. She was the proud great grandmother of 34 soon to be 36. She is predeceased by her brothers and sisters Robert, Odile, Zoë, Marcel, Honorine, Germaine, Maria, Julienne, Christiane and Jozef. Leopoldine is also survived by her sisters-in-law Marion Allaer and Eileen Allaer. She will be missed by the many members of the Dierickx, Allaer and Lefebvre families. She was a committed member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church and a member of the Catholic Women’s League for 50 plus years. Member of the traditional choir for many years and active member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. Lea was a creative woman with many talents and gifts. She spent her life raising her family and loved nothing better than spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She covered us with her quilts, her blankets and her prayers. Once her family was raised, she volunteered countless hours including visiting at the nursing home, with meals on wheels and crocheting blankets to be sent to babies in need around the globe. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at the Oaks Retirement Village where Lea was one of their first residents and made her home for the last 7.5 years. We would also like to express our gratitude to Dr. Will Saxena for his compassionate, excellent care of our mother for the past 11 years. Family and Friends are invited for visitation at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Monday, April 18. A Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Tuesday, April 19 at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery. Reservations are recommended and may be made by clicking here > https://signup.com/go/FEcMGXk < If desired, donations to St. Vincent de Paul or Canadian Food for Children may be left at the funeral home 519.627.3231. Shared stories and tributes may be left on her tribute wall at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca

...A little bit of history. Eric and Wilf’s father, Gus Allaer, came from Belgium and started as a migrant farm worker in Wallaceburg before immigrating to Canada with his parents and siblings in 1948. In 1950, the family had the opportunity to buy a 100 acre farm, which launched the successful farm operation known today as Serkka Farms Inc....
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Son Frans's obituary, publisched on August 20, 2020 in the Wallaceburg Courrier Press and the Sydenham Current, reads:
Frans ‘Frank’ Allaer, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away peacefully at Fairfield Park on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the age of 86. Frank is the son of the late Philemon & Maria (Goessens) Allaer. Beloved husband of Eileen Joan (Blake). Loving father of Mark (Donna and the late Wendy), Paul Allaer and the late Phillip (2000). Dear grandfather of Marcy, Christie, Mark Jr., Beckie, Sherri, Lindsey and the late Maria and Laura. Brother of George and the late Gus, William and Lucien. The family will receive relatives and friends at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Monday, August 17 at 11 AM with visiting at the church in the hour prior. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, reservations are necessary and many be made by clicking here or by calling the funeral home. Masks and social distancing are mandatory. If desired, remembrances to the Heart & Stroke Foundation may be left at the funeral home 519-627-3231. Online tributes may be left at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca.

Son George-Remi's obituary reads:
George Remi Allaer. November 12, 1932 – August 05, 2021. It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of George Remi Allaer on August 5, 2021 at the Wallaceburg hospital medical site. Our family will never be the same without him but we are very grateful for the love and life lessons this beautiful man left everyone he touched. George was finally able to be surrounded by his family and friends after cruel and lengthy isolations in LTC due to COVID restrictions. We want to acknowledge and thank the excellent medical staff, doctors, nurses, paramedics who did everything they could to make dad comfortable at the Wallaceburg Medical site. Their kindness and endless efforts including the the security guards and custodian as well as other staff that helped to make George, his family and friends comfortable ensuring that every possible support was in place. This will never be forgotten. George was 88 years old, born November 12, 1932. Son of the late Philemon Allaer and late Maria Goessens-Allaer. He was born in in Denderhoutem, Belgium, a place he was very proud of and loved to the day he died. His parents purchased a small farm in 1932, the year he was born and lived with his brothers until 1948 when his family emigrated to Canada. Even though he loved Canada, he was always Flemish at heart. George was dedicated to his family. He loved his wife Marion Dostal-Allaer of 63 years and referred to her as,“my Marion.” He was a cherished father to Carl Allaer and Lucinda Allaer (David Sidenberg). Doting grandfather to Jason Allaer, Jeff Allaer, Jamie Allaer, William Judson, (Elizabeth Judson) and fun loving great-grandfather to meleeya Judson whom he adored. George also dearly loved his late brothers Gaston Allaer (Leopodean Allaer), Lucian Allaer (late Diane Blair-Allaer), Willy Allaer (late Henrietta Allaer-Knowles), Franc “Frank” Allaer (Eileen Blair/Allaer). He also loved his extended family here in Canada and Belgium. George was a talented spray welder, farmer and entrepreneur – always involved with ongoing projects. One project involved him planting many trees in the Wallaceburg area. He loved being outdoors and living on the farm with his son Carl and grandchildren. George had a wicked sense of humour and was always laughing, joking and pranking his friends and family. He just loved life and had many passions and talents. He was a great musician playing both guitar and harmonica. After being a lifetime fan of the Chicago Blackhawks he fell in love with Tampa Bay Lighting passionately cheering them to this years Stanley cup! George always loved his vehicles and had some pretty sweet rides. He enjoyed performing magic tricks and was well known in Wallaceburg, especially at McDonald’s, where children would flock to see him. He had a big personality that filled every room he entered. He knew famous people but to him they were just friends to have fun with. There was always room at his table for someone in need and he was always helping out a friend or doing something to support others or wildlife. George raised and raced pigeons with his brother Frank Allaer and father Philemon Allaer winning many accolades and trophies. George was also a great storyteller inspiring his daughter Lucinda and great-granddaughter Ameleeya to become writers. His daughter never left his side and telling him bedtime stories his last night holding him with us. His bedtime stories of the little birdies safe away from the antagonist bad cat, told from the perspective of a pigeon racer, will continue on for generations to come. George had the profound ability to simplify life. He would say things like, “Never regret anything that makes you smile.” or “You are only dead if everyone forgets you” George you will never be forgotten. Our memories of you will continue to light up the room. The words on his favourite hat say it best, “Belgian, and good looking, oh where will it end?”
Family and friends will be received at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, on Monday, August 9, 2021 from 3-6 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from Our Lady Help of Christians Church, in Wallaceburg, at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg. With the Covid-19 restrictions, we are asking reservations be made for the visitation and the mass by clicking here signup.com/go/KYjQuck or by calling the funeral home (519-627-2861). Masks and social distancing are required. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Diabetes Association may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com. Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George Remi Allaer November 12 1932 August 05 2021. Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home.

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Gustavus on the Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch. Gustavus on FindAGrave.
Rosalia-Celestis on FindAGrave. Rosalia-Celestis was the daughter of Gustavus Baeyens x Maria-Hortensia De Prez
Son Adelin on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2, 3), Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch. Adelin on FindAGrave.
Daughter Celina-Godelieve on the Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.
Daughter Frieda on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Frieda on FindAGrave.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2, 3, 4, 5), Gustavus and Rosalia-Celestis were living at 611 Manistique in Detroit, Michigan in 1956.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2), Gustavus and Rosalia-Celestis' daughter Celina-Godelieve married Billy Gardener (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave) on the 3th of October, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan and they were living at 613 Manistique, Detroit, Michigan in October 1956.

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Alexius on the Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch.
Benediktus-Rene on the Ellis Island database : (1). Benediktus-Rene on the California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, California Death Index, 1940-1997 on FamilySearch. Benediktus-Rene on FindAGrave and BillionGraves.

Paulina married Josef De Sadeleer from Denderhoutem.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Alexius was employed as a horseshoer at 1162 Jefferson, Wayne Co., Detroit in September 1918, listing as nearest relative his landlord Charles Paternoster, living at 529 Meldrum, Wayne Co., Detroit. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Alexius was a lodger at 529 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit in 1920, living at the same address as the Paternoster family from Denderhoutem. Alexius is listed as blacksmith in a factory. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Benedictus-René was a rancher in Los Alamitos, California in June 1917. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Benedictus-René was living in with his sister Paulina and brother-in-law Josephus De Sadeleer in Los Alamitos Township, Orange County, California in 1920. Benedictus-René is listed as laborer on a farm. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Benedictus-René and his wife Virgenie-Elvire-Gabrielle (California Death Index, 1940-1997, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), daughter of Franciscus-Clement Goubert and Maria-Theresia-Victorina-Barbara Goossens, were living on Westminster Road in Los Alamitos, Orange County, California in 1930 with daughter Clemence, less than 1 year old (California Birth Index, 1905-1995, California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952 (2) on FamilySearch). Benedictus-René is listed as a farmer. Westminster Road was a bit of a Belgian community with  the De Sadeleer family and the De Petter family, both from Denderhoutem, also living there. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Benedictus-René and Virgenie-Elvire-Gabrielle were living at 500 Acacia in Anaheim judicial township, Orange County, California in 1940, in a house they owned worth $2500, with their daughters Clemence, age 10, and Mary-Palmine, age 6 (California Birth Index, 1905-1995 on FamilySearch). Benedictus-René is listed as a "ranch owner". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952 (1, 2), after Benedictus-René's death, Virgenie-Elvire-Gabrielle remarried on the 1st of March, 1949 in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California, with Cornelius Martin Huarte (California Death Index, 1940-1997, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). 

...Rene Baeyens and his brother Alexis from Denderhoutem, both blacksmiths, left together for Detroit (Michigan). They were both batchelors. When Alexis died there in 1921, Rene went on to California to his sister Pauline and her husband Jozef De Sadeleer. Later on he married Virginie Gabrielle Goubert. They had a farm in Garden Grove (Orange Co.). From this marriage came Clemence and Mary. Clemence married George Lerno. They have 5 children and live in El Centro, CA. Her mother came to live in with her, died there and is buried there.  Mary married Robert Rommel. They have 3 children and live in Quartz Hill, CA...
Frans De Man, Denderhoutem in "Vlaamse Immigranten in California" by F.V.Goeman, 1997, pg.14

Paulina and siblings are half 5th cousins once removed of Gustavus Baeyens and siblings, 4th cousins once removed of Gustaaf Baeyens and siblings, and 5th cousins of Frans-Xaveer and Josephus Baeyens.

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...Rene Baeyens was married to Maria-Florentina...They had a farm at Palo Verde and Willow at the Bixby Land Company. Their only son Peter Baeyens was born april 2nd, 1922 and was a neighbour and friend of Walter Vlasschaert...Peter died september 9th, 1991.. During the second world war Peter was based in Hawai, together with Walter Vlasschaert.  Maria's sister Irma married Gustaaf Van De Velde....
"Vlaamse Immigranten in California" by F.V.Goeman, 1997, pg.16

Maria-Florentina's obituary reads:
BEACH CALIF NOVEMBER 27 1952 BAEYENS Garden Grove Mrs Marie Baeyens 55 of 13032 Monroe St died Wednesday at her home. Born in Belgium she came to the United States in 1934 and located in Orange County, having lived in Garden Grove since. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament parish Westminster. Surviving are the widower Renee Baeyens, a son Gustave Peter Baeyens of Midway City, two brothers Leander Van Der Haegen .... and Petrus Van Der Haegen ....., two sisters Mrs Emma Van Der Velde of Barber City and Mrs Cesarine Meganck of Belgium and three grandchildren. Holy rosary will be recited at 8 p m Friday in Honold Brothers chapel. Mass of requiem will be offered at 10 a m Saturday in Blessed Sacrament church Westminster. Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery Long Beach

Gustaaf and Rene are 4th cousins once removed of Paulina Baeyens and siblings, 4th cousins once removed of Gustavus Baeyens and siblings, and 1st cousins of Frans-Xaveer and Josephus Baeyens.

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Franciscus-Xaverius on the Ellis Island database : (1). Franciscus-Xaverius on the Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960 on FamilySearch. 
Josephus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Josephus on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. 

Both brothers changed their name to Baker. Franciscus-Xaverius became Frank Baker, and his brother Joseph Baker. Both brothers ended up in Spokane, Washington.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1910, Franciscus-Xaverius was living in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington in 1910 (see also Washington State Digital Archives). Franciscus-Xaverius is listed as a common laborer. WWI Draft Card Frans-Xaveer aka Frank Baker reads: "City or county: Spokane; Marriage Status: Single; Immigration Status: Alien; Occupation: Carpenter; Employer: Himself; Dependents+notes: none; Military service: no". Franciscus-Xaverius served in the United States Army towards the end of WWI but he was never sent to Europe and saw no action. His military service record in the Washington State Digital Archives states that he was enlisted July 23rd, 1918 at Enlistment Center #3 in Spokane, Washington; that he was at 166 Depot Brigade, 41st Division through Augustus 19, 1918 and thereafter served in Battery D Field Artillery 38, that he became a private 1st class December 2, 1919 and a corporal January 1st, 1919. Honorful discharge February 4, 1919. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Franciscus-Xaverius was living in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington in 1920. Franciscus-Xaverius is listed as a laborer in a cement works. According to the death certificate on the Washington State Archives - Digital ,  Franciscus-Xaverius was a cement contractor.

There is no record of Josephus having served as well. Transcription WWI Draft Card Joseph reads: "City or county: Spokane; Marriage Status: Single; Immigration Status: Alien; Occupation: Road Builder; Employer: Fyfe Brothers; Dependents+notes: none; Military service: no". According to the Washington State Archives - Digital Archives and the Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008 (2) on FamilySearch, Josephus married Helen Lippe (SSDI on FamilySearch)  from Chicago on June 25th, 1919 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. Her father was Hungarian and her mother Austrian. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Josephus and Helen were living on North Cincinnati Street in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington in 1920. Josephus is listed as a cement worker, as was his brother (above). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Josephus and Helen were living at 894 East Augusta Avenue in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington in 1930, in a house they owned, worth $5000, with their son Romain, age 9 (Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965, Washington Death Index, 1965-2014, SSDI on FamilySearch). Josephus is listed as a "cement finisher" in a cement works. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Josephus and Helen were living at 894 East Augusta Avenue in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington in 1940, in a house they owned worth $3500, with son Romain, age 19. Josephus is listed as "cement finisher" in a "construction company", having worked 34 weeks in 1939 and earned $1900; Romain is listed as "airplane mechanic" for an "airline", having worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $1000. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Josephus was living at 894 East Augusta Avenue in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington in April, 1942.

Both brothers are 1st cousins of Gustavus Baeyens and siblings, 4th cousins of Gustaaf Baeyens and siblings, and 5th cousins of Paulina Baeyens and siblings.

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COPPENS, LEOPOLD, 117 Fenmore Road, Route 1, Merrill, Michigan. Passed away Monday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital after a lengthy illness. Age 75 years. He was born Nov. 17, 1890, in Belgium, and lived there until early 1920 when he came to the United States, moving to Detroit. He had been employed by the Chrysler Corp. in Detroit for 23 years, retiring in 1959 at which time he moved to Merrill. The deceased was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Wheeler, Mich. In 1944 he married Leona Bryan in Grosse Pointe, Mich. She passed away in January of 1963. Surviving are three stepsons, John Bryan, living in Ohio; James Bryan, Lincoln Park, Mich.; Sgt. Norman Bryan, stationed with the U.S. Army in California; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves two brothers living in Belgium. Funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wheeler. Rev. O. N. Behringer will officiate, with burial in Lakefield Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Case Chapel, in Merrill from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 10 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 10 a.m. Thursday until time of service.
Saginaw News, Tuesday June 7, 1966

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Prosper-Alexander on the Ellis Island database : (1). Prosper-Alexander on the Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch.
Justina-Carolina on the Ellis Island database : (1). 
Karel-Lodewijk-Gustaaf on the Ellis Island database : (1).  Karel-Lodewijk-Gustaaf on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953 on FamilySearch.

Maria-Valentina married Carolus-Ludovicus Van Rossen.

Maria-Celina married Jan-Baptiste Schotte.

Prosper-Alexander married Florentina Van den Berghe from Denderhoutem (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch; Ellis Island database : (1)). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Prosper-Alexander and Florentina were living at 3873 Marlborough Avenue in Detroit in 1930 in a house they owned worth $5000 together with their two sons Frank L., age 8 (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996, Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), and Edgar D., age 4 (Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Prosper-Alexander is listed as working in an auto factory. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Prosper-Alexander and Florentina were living on a farm, paying $5 per month rent, in Ogden, Lenawee County, Michigan in 1940 together with their two sons Frank L., age 18, and Edgar, age 15. Prosper-Alexander is listed as farm laborer, having worked 36 weeks in 1939 and earned $595. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Prosper-Alexander was still living in Ogden, Lenawee Co., Michigan,  in 1942, working for the Jim Browne Fence Co., listing his wife "Mrs. Prosper A. de Bruyn" as "person who will allways know your address".

......As for Prosper De Bruyn he was somewhat of a character, I knew him as a child. Drinking was his downfall. He probably lived on Jefferson Court street as it was almost all Belgian families and had a lively reputation, especially during prohibition when many of them made their own beer. Prosper was married to my 'tanta rence'. I knew her quite well. Her and Prosper lived on a farm in Blissfield, Michigan before WW2. During the war they moved to Adrian, Michigan and she worked in a factory making aircraft parts. The welding damaged her eyes and she wore dark glasses as long as I knew her. As far as I know she divorced Prosper about this time. Prosper and her had two sons, Frank L. 28 Dec. 1921 (Belgium)-15 Dec 1985 (St. Clair, Michigan) and Edgard whom I hardly knew and know nothing of, he had a son named Bruce. Frank landed at Normandy in 1944 with the 329th RCT of the 83rd infantry division and participated in most of the engagements up to the Elbe bridgehead. He was attached to a 1st squad, 3rd platoon but I do not know the company nor battalion. He was wounded during the battle of the bulge in the Ardennes. I was at Florence's house at James Str. in Adrian when her son, Frank, came home from the army in about 1946. He had fallen asleep on the train and missed his stop so had to walk from the next stop back home, I was the first to see him as I was sitting by the door and looking out of the window when he came up the street. Frank was married in 1946 to Marian D. Schrader 17 Dec. 1922 (LaCrosse, Wisconsin)-21 June 1989 (St.Clair, Michigan). Marian was a very nice person. They lived with us for a few months as housing was scarce right after the war. He worked at Uniroyal Tire Company until retirement in about 1970. Uniroyal was directly across the street from Jefferson Court and many Belgians worked there. Belgians were often referred to as Buffalos by other Belgians and Americans, kind of a slang term not always appreciated when from an American. On the corner of Jefferson and Jefferson Court. was a Belgian bar frequented by my grandfather, it closed in 1920 when prohibition started. The owner Remigius Lanckriet gave away all the furnishings to his patrons and moved back to Belgium. My grandfather took one of the spittoons (cuspidor) and I still have it. Florence remarried in about 1954 to Arthur L. Bouckenooghe 13 Jan 1887 (Belgium)- 23 October 1979 (Adrian, Michigan)......
Source : Ed Van Rossen, Detroit, MI

Prosper-Alexander and Florentina's son Frank L.'s obituary reads:
St. Clair - Frank L. DeBruyn, 63, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1985, in Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Detroit, and lived in St. Clair for 12 years. He married Marian Schrader in 1946 in Wisconsin. Mr. DeBruyn was a former Detroit resident. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and lifetime member of the AmVets. Mr. DeBruyn is survived by his wife, Marian, St. Clair; four sons, Michael, Detroit, Thomas, Phoenix, Ariz., David, Warren, and Steven, Algonac; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Janet) Rouleau, St. Clair, and Mrs. Barbara Herrera, Morristown, Tenn.; his mother, Mrs. Florentina Bouckenooghe, and one brother, Edgar DeBruyn, both of Adrian; and grandchildren, David Jason, Beth, Meagan, Michael, Robert and Deborah. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rev. Edward Ritter, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Justina-Carolina married Gustaaf Cannau.

According toFamilySearch's Historical Records, Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953, Karel-Lodewijk-Gustaaf died in Union, Putnam County, Ohio on the 25th of October, 1933, from "mitral inefficiency", was single at the time of his death and a beet worker. The  informant on the death certficate is his brother Prosper-Alexander, living in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan at the time.

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Alphonse-Raymond on the Ellis Island database : (1). Alphonse-Raymond on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2), and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Alphonse-Raymond on FindAGrave.
Clementina-Delphina on the United Kingdom, Outgoing Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2) on FamilySearch. Clementina-Delphina on FindAGrave.
Daughter Josephine-Marceline on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 on FamilySearch. Josephine-Marceline on FindAGrave.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Alphonse-Raymond and Clementina-Delphina were living at 6056 Malcolm Avenue in Detroit in 1930 in a $20 per month rental. Alphonse-Raymond is listed as a bricklayer in the construction industry. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Alphonse-Raymond and Clementina-Delphina were residing at 6056 Malcolm Avenue in Detroit in 1940, in a house they owned worth $2000, with their daughter Josephine-Marceline, age 8. Alphonse-Raymond is listed as laborer in the building construction industry, having worked 30 weeks in 1939 and earned $1650. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Alphonse-Raymond was living in Detroit  in 1942, working for "Rene Daniels" (more than likely Renatus-Carolus De Niels), listing "Emil Eloot" as "person who will allways know your address". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993, Alphonse-Raymond and Clementina-Delphina were residing at 5040 Lake Pointe in Detroit in July 1940

Daughter Josephine-Marceline's obituary, as published in The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press on Oct. 16, 2016, reads:
JOSEPHINE DEYONKER (nee DeBUYSSCHER) October 14, 2016. Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Eugene F. Loving mother of Denise (Linda) DeYonker, Therese (William) Kole, Martin (Christine), Raymond and Yvonne (Jerome) Bosch. Proud grandmother of eight and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memories shared at www.bcfh.com.

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Josephus-Gustavus on the Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2, 3), Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Josephus-Gustavus on FindAGrave.
Maria-Clementia, daughter Clementina-Maria and son Alphonse on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1925-1942 on FamilySearch.
Daughter Clementina-Maria on the "Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954" (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2, 3) and  Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch. Clementina-Maria on FindAGrave.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Josephus-Gustavus and Maria-Clementia were living at 551 Jefferson Court in Detroit in 1930 in a house they owned worth $3000 with their daughter Clementina-Maria, age 11, and son Alphonse, age 9 (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Josephus-Gustavus is listed as "mixer" in a drug company. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Josephus-Gustavus and Maria-Clementia were residing at 437 Jefferson Court in Detroit in 1940, in a $20 per month rental, with their daughter Clementina-Maria, age 20, and son Alphonse, age 19. Josephus-Gustavus is listed as operator in a medicinal plant, having worked 50 weeks in 1939 and earned $1400; daughter Clementina-Maria is listed as sorter in a laundry, Alphonse as seeking work, having worked 12 weeks and earned $300 in 1939 as a service man in an autoplant. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Josephus-Gustavus was living at 437 Jefferson Court, Detroit  in 1942, employed by "Fred Stearns & Co.", listing his brother-in-law Leon Boon as "person who will allways know your address". 

Daughter Clementina-Maria married Robert-Francis Roelens (Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2, 3), SSDI, Arizona, Payson, Obituaries, 1948-2008, Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954 (1,2) on FamilySearch; FindAGrave; BillionGraves). 

Son Alphonse married Robert-Francis' sister Marie-Diane Roelens (Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). 
Obituary of son Alphonse in The Detroit News, April 20, 2006:
Age 85 of Romulus. April 18, 2006. Dear father of Gerald J. (JoLynn) and Paul J. DeBuysscher and Virginia Silvey. Six grandchildren. Preceded in passing by his wife Marie D. (Roelens) DeBuysscher. Retired from GM Hydramatic Plant - 1984. Veteran of US Army - WW II. Friends may call at Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Rd., Romulus (734) 941-9200 on Thursday from Noon until 9:00 p.m. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Prayers Friday 9:45 a.m. to St. Aloysius Catholic Church - Romulus Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Romulus Cemetery. Memorials to Relay For Life appreciated.

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Felix-Josephus on the Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Ohio, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977, Felix-Josephus arrived at the port of Boston, Massachussetts from London on or about the 14th of May, 1910 and was living at 918 1/2 Washington Street, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio in May 1921. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Felix-Josephus was rooming at 1409 Cherry Street in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio in 1920. Felix-Josephus is listed as laborer in an auto factory. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Felix-Josephus and his wife Bertha (FindAGrave) were living in Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio in 1930. Felix-Josephus is listed as farm laborer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Felix-Josephus and Bertha were living at 4696 Lakeview in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1940 with sons Cyril, age 10, Leo, age 9, and daughters Dorothy, age 7 and Francis, age 5, in a $15 a month rental, having moved from Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. Felix-Josephus is listed as "brick finder" in building construction, having worked 13 weeks in 1939 and earned $200. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Felix-Josephus was living at 5133 Pennsylvania, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan  in 1942, employed by "Fred Van Der Vreken" at 5259 Farmbrook. Detroit, listing Chris Balduck as "person who will allways know your address". According to Felix-Josephus' death certificate on Michiganology,  Felix-Josephus died from "asphyxiation by hanging".  His last address is stated as 1247 Frank Street, Detroit.

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August-Joseph on the Ellis Island database : (1). August-Joseph on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2, 3) and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. August-Joseph on FindAGrave.
Augustinus on the Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1910, August-Joseph was residing at his brother Augustinus' house at 387 Concord Avenue in Detroit in 1910. August-Joseph is listed as a street laborer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, August-Joseph was residing at 578 Mt. Elliott Avenue in Detroit, Michigan in 1917, employed as a "plumber helper" with "Irvine & Myers" on 2289 Woodward, Detroit, Michigan, listing his brother Augustinus as nearest relative, residing at the same address of 578 Mt. Elliott Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920 and US Census Population Schedules, 1930, August-Joseph was residing at his brother Augustinus' house in Detroit in 1910 and 1920 and is listed resp. as laborer and laborer in street construction. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, August-Joseph was living at 129 Concord Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, in a $10 per month rental. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, August-Joseph was residing at 465 Concord Avenue in Detroit, Michigan in 1943, janitor in the apartment where he lived, listing his brother Augustinus as "person who will always know your address".

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925 (2, 3), Augustinus married Gertrude Malfait (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch) on January 8th, 1908 in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. Augustinus is listed as Saloonkeeper at the time of his marriage. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1910, Augustinus and Gertrude were living at 387 Concord Avenue in Detroit, Michigan in 1910 with their son Frank, age 2 (United States Census, 1930, United States Census, 1940, SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), and Augustinus' brothers August-Joseph and Petrus-Amandus-Emilius. Augustinus is listed as Salonkeeper. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Augustinus was living at 578 Mt. Elliott Avenue in Detroit, Michigan in September 1918, stating his wife Gertrude as nearest relative and stating to be a self employed tire repairer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Augustinus and Gertrude were living at 578 Mt. Elliott Avenue in Detroit in 1920 with their sons Frank, age 11, and  Joseph, age 9 (Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013, United States Census, 1940, SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch) and Augustinus' brother August-Joseph. Augustinus is listed as auto repair man in his own ship. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Augustinus and Gertrude were living at 2218 Mt. Elliott Avenue in Detroit, Michigan in 1930 in a house they owned worth $12000 with their son Joseph, age 19 and Augustinus' brother August-Joseph. Augustinus is listed as worked for a rubber company. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Augustinus and Gertrude were living on 2210 Mt. Elliott Avenue in Detroit, in a house they owned, worth $3333. They are listed as the "proprietors" of a "florist shop".  

Augustinus and Gertrude's son Frank married Magdalena Paternoster from Denderhoutem. 

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Rachella on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1927 on FamilySearch. Rachella and Remigius-Ernestus's tombstone on Canada GenWeb's Cemetery Project. 

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Maria on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria on the Maria on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 on FamilySearch. Maria on FindAGrave.
Henricus-Josephus-Mauritius on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Henricus-Josephus-Mauritius on FindAGrave.
Renatus-Carolus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Renatus-Carolus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch. Renatus-Carolus on FindAGrave.
Irma on the Ellis Island database : (1). Irma on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, SSDI, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.
Elisa-Adolphine on the Ellis Island database : (1). Elisa-Adolphine on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 on FamilySearch.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, the sibling's parents Philemondus and Maria-Felicitas were living at 4607 Montclair in Detroit in 1930 in a house they owned worth $6000 together with their daughter Elsa-Adolphina, age 14. Philemondus is listed as a bricklayer in the building industry. Philemondus and Maria-Felicitas' daughter Maria-Theresia and son-in-law Edmondus Wynant were living nearby at 4571 Montclair. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925, Maria married Benoit-Henri Meganck (Ellis Island; New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, United States Census, 1920, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 and SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave) from Kerksken, Belgium on the 21st of May, 1921 in Detroit. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Maria and Henri were living at 4133 Lakepointe in Detroit in 1930 in a house they owned worth $3000 together with their children Albert (The National Archives and Records; SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave; BillionGraves) and Elsie, twins aged 2. Benoit-Henri is listed as a bricklayer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Maria and Henri were living at 15093 Saratoga Avenue in Detroit, in a house they owned worth $2200, with their son Albert, age 12, daughter Elsie, age 12, son Elmer, age 6 (Florida, Divorce Index, 1927-2001, Florida, Marriage Index, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, SSDI, Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), and daughter Mary Jane, age 3. Henri is listed as a "sprayman" in a "motor car company", having worked 40 weeks in 1939 and earned $900. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925 and Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2), Henricus-Josephus-Mauritius married Marie-Célina De Mulder (Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2, 3)) from Hautmont, France, on the 21st of March, 1925 in Detroit. Henricus-Josephus-Mauritius  is listed as "bricklayer" on the marriage certificate, Marie-Célina as "factory worker". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Henricus-Josephus-Mauritius and Marie-Célina were living at 20203 Alcoy Avenue in Detroit in 1940, in a $40 per month rental, with their son Robert (Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch)., age 13, daughters Edna, age 12 (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), and Elsie, age 7 (Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016, SSDI on FamilySearch), and a four month old baby son, Maurice. Henricus-Josephus-Mauritius is listed as a "brick mason" in the building industry, having worked 12 weeks in 1939 and earned $425.
Henricus-Josephus-Mauritius  married a second time, with Helen G. (Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI on FamilySearch).

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Renatus-Carolus and his wife Maria Conelis (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave) were living on Woodlawn Avenue in Detroit in 1930 in a $30 per week rental together with their son Joseph-Phillip, age 2 (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). ccording to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2), Renatus-Carolus was a bricklayer from 1936 to 1939 and lived with Maria Conelis and Joseph-Phillip at 11729 Chalmers in Detroit in 1936 and at 5254 Hereford Avenue in Detroit in 1939. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Renatus-Carolus and Maria were living at 5254 Hereford Avenue in Detroit in a house they owned worth $4500 together with their son Joseph, age 11. Renatus-Carolus is listed as a "bricklayer" in a private business.
Renatus-Carolus and Maria's son Joseph's obituary as published in The Times Herald from May 21 to May 22, 2013 reads:
Joseph P. Daniels, Yale - Joseph P. Daniels, 85, died Monday, May 20, 2013 in Port Huron Hospital. He was born April 18, 1928 in Detroit, son of the late Rene and Maria (Cornelius) Daniels.  He married Eleanor L. Beldock on August 28, 1948 in Detroit.  She died August 10, 1994. Joe was a retired union brick layer and mason. Surviving are his daughter Bonnie (Ed) Stone of Croswell; nine grandchildren: Amy, Amanda, Justin, Sean, Jeff, Kyle, Bernadette, Jerry and Joey; and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Gerald and a daughter Beverly Schumitsch. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.Thursday in the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell. The Rev. Kenneth Hetzel, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate.  Burial will be in Ruby Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday.  Memorials are suggested to the F. Presbyterian Church of Croswell. www.pomeroyfuneralhomes.com

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2), Elisa-Adolphine married Alfons De Clerck (New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2)on FamilySearch) from Ninove on the 16th of October, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan and was living at 22079 Cushing Avenue in Detroit in October 1937 and December 1942. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Elisa-Adolphine and Alfons were residing in a $30 per month rental at 908 Neff Road in Grosse Pointe City, Wayne County, Michigan. Alfons is listed as "laborer" in "building construction", having worked 26 weeks in 1939 and earned $910. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Irma and her husband Ingolf Johnson (SSDI, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch) were living at 4612 Bewick Street in Detroit in 1930 in $35 a month rental. Ingolf is listed as a laborer in the paper products industry. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Irma and her husband Ingolf Johnson Henri were living at 6067 Leidich Street in Detroit in 1940 in a house they owned, worth $4000, together with their children Denise and Carl. Ingolf is listed as having worked 47 weeks in 1939 and earned $2250.

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Petrus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Petrus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924,  and Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2) on FamilySearch.
Maria-Sidonia on the St Thomas Times Journal indexes on the website of the Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.
The whole family en route to Canada on Ellis Island database : (1)
Daughter Maria on FindAGrave.
Daughter Emilia-Josephina on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 on FamilySearch.

Petrus and Maria-Sidonia's son Gustavus married Delphina De Neve (Canada, Immigration Records, 1919-1924, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956 on FamilySearch) from Erembodegem, East-Flanders, Belgium on the 25th of February in Chatham Township, Ontario, Canada. The marriage certificate states that both were at the time residents of Chatham Township and that Gustavus was a farm laborer.
"012461-25 (Kent Co) Gustaaf DEPAUW, 24, farm laborer, Belgium, Chatham twp., s/o Peter DEPAUW b. Belgium & Sidone GOUBERT, married Josephine DENEVE, 19, home duties, Belgium, Chatham twp., d/o Theophiel DENEVE b. Belgium & Adela VAN DEN STEEN, witn: Prosper VAN HOE, C.P.R. Hotel Chatham, Laura M. PERKINS, 43 William St. N. Chatham, 25 February 1925 at Chatham"
The Ontario Vital Statistics Project - Ontario Marriage Registrations on Rootsweb. 

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Petrus on the Ellis Island database : (1), (2). Petrus on the Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), United States Census, 1940, Wyoming, Reclaim the Records, State Archives Vital Records, 1908-1966 on FamilySearch.
Theophilus-Albertus on the Ellis Island database : (1)
Amandus on the Ellis Island database : (1), (2). Amandus on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Amandus on FindAGrave.
Franciscus-Dominicus-Albertus De Pauw on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch

Theophilus-Albertus drowned on August 2nd, 1909 in Douglas, Alaska, where he probably worked in one of the goldmines. His death is reported in the Douglas Island Newspaper, August 3th, 1909; page 3, column 2 (copy courtesy of Richard & Marie Kent, Juneau, AK; Gastineau Genealogical Society (GGS), 21 Feb. 2010) . According to the article, Theophilus-Albertus got seriously drunk, stumbled to the waterside during the night, fell over and drowned. The civil registry in Denderhoutem holds a letter from the pastor of "Our Lady of the Mines" at the time informing the authorities in Denderhoutem of Theophile's death. 

Joanna-Catharina married Remigius De Winter from Denderhoutem. 

Amandus married Maria-Irma Van Herreweghe from Denderhoutem. Maria-Irma was the daugther of Petrus Van Herreweghe x Sidonia De Bruyn. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Amandus and Maria-Irma were living on 2635 Alter Road in Detroit in a house they owned worth $4000, with their son Dominicus Franciscus Albertus aka Frank, age 23 (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch; Belgian-American Association; FindAGrave), daughter Bertha, age 20 (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), son Morris, age 18, and daughter Adeline Yvonne, age 10 (SSDI on FamilySearch; Obituary). Amandus is listed as a "loader" in the automobile manufacturing industry, Frank as a laborer in the same industry and Morris as a "hardware clerk" in a hardware retail store. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942,  Amandus was living in Michigan  in 1942, unemployed, listing "Leo Vanderstockt" as "person who will allways know your address".  Son Frank married Gabrielle-Maria Haezebrouck from Beveren-aan-de-IJzer, Belgium (Ellis Island : (1); 1930 Census, 1940 Census, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Daughter Bertha married Charles F. Colpaert (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch). Son Morris married Betty-Jane Van Coppenolle. Daughter Adeline married William-Howard Harder (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch). 

"...About the DePauw's leaving British Columbia--to my knowledge we were the only DePauw's in British Columbia at that time, the others were DeBruyn's and I believe the Van Herreweghe's ,if any had been there , were long gone to Detroit, Michigan. 
When we lived in Canada around the year 1929 we lived in Riverside, Ontario, Canada. Then moved to Windsor, Ontario, Canada where Adeline was born. My father worked as a bricklayer during those years when he could find work. It was during the great depression. Then Feb. 4, 1930 we migrated to Detroit, Michigan under the Belgium quota.
My father had a brother Petrus De Pauw who migrated to the US and lived in Billings, Montana working as a cow-hand on various ranches. He visited us in 1935 or 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, he stayed about a month and then declared that living in the city was not what he enjoyed and therefore moved back to Montana. Over the next several years all communications with him were lost. Approximately in the year 1965 during a vacation in our western states, I went to the City Hall in Billings, Montana and inquired if there was a Petrus De Pauw registered to vote or on any real estate property. They checked for me but had no record of a Petrus De Pauw of any nature and could not help me locate him. That to my knowledge is the last attempt made to find out what happened to my uncle.  
I believe there was an offspring from the Catharina De Pauw & Remi De Winter marriage that came to the US and settled in Everett, Washington and had several children, I recall my Dad talking about them many years ago, however, I never had the pleasure of meeting them, hence my knowledge of them is strictly hearsay.
Phillip DeBruyn was my grandmother (Sidonia)'s first son (born out of wedlock) and was raised by his grandparents...Phillip owned a saw mill and had over two hundred people working for him.. "
Morris Depouw, Naples, Florida in emails, March 12-13, 2008

"Morris DePouw, 92, of Naples, FL died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 28, 2014. Born in Vancouver, BC on June 23, 1921, Morris spent much of his life and raised his family in the Detroit area. He was a disabled veteran, having served during WW II in the Navy. A graduate of Walsh College, Morris was the proud owner of Eastern Accounting & Insurance. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Betty; loving father of Judith Pearce (Charles) of Naples, Gary DePouw (Ann) of Clarkston, MI, Thomas DePouw (Barbara) of Naples; proud grandfather of Charles (Julie) and Martin Pearce, Johnathan Dugan (Melissa), Mason and Grahm and Ross (deceased) DePouw, Sara and Caitlin and Ian Duncanson, Michael and Stephanie DePouw; loving great-grandfather of eight. A private memorial will be held in Naples, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or at www.avowcares.org. See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/naplesnews/obituary.aspx?pid=170509778#sthash.j6RUCLjE.dpuf"

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Augustus-Gustavus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Augustus-Gustavus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, California Death Index, 1940-1997 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch.
Victorina was the sister of Gustavus and René Cannau.
Augustus-Gustavus and Victorina on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Augustus-Gustavus was a rancher in Los Alamitos, Orange County, California in 1917. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, California Marriages, 1850-1945 (2), Augustus-Gustavus and Victorina were married on the 17th of April, 1920 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Augustus-Gustavus and Victorina were living in Los Alamitos, Orange County, California in 1930 together with their stepdaughter Valentina Steppe, age 14 (California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, California Birth Index, 1905-1995, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952 (2)  on FamilySearch) and daughter Elsie Mary, age 7 (California Birth Index, 1905-1995, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, California Death Index, 1940-1997 and the SSDI on FamilySearch). Augustus-Gustavus is listed as a farm laborer. See also "Our Starck Ancestors". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Augustus-Gustavus and Victorina were living at 243 Westminster in Seal Beach, Orange County, California, in a  $20 a month rental, in 1940 with their daughter Elsie Mary, age 17. Augustus-Gustavus is listed as "operator" on a farm. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Augustus-Gustavus' address in 1942 was "Road 1 Box 218, Westminster, California". The record further states the name and address of his employer: "Elmer Hughes, 233 7th Street, Seal Beach Californa, Hellman Ranch", and lists "Fleming Rubert, Route 1, Box 217, Westminster, California" as "person who will allways know your address".

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Alexis on the Ellis Island database : (1), (2), (3). Alexis on the Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch.
Rosalia on the Ellis Island database : (1). Rosalia on the Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch.
Richardus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Richardus on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch.
Maria-Malvina on the Ellis Island database : (1)
Maria-Gabriella on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Gabriella on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Alexis was living at 191 Mount Elliott Avenue in Detroit in 1918 and "laborer" at the "City Gas Company" located at Wight & Meldrum Avenue. Alexis lists his wife as "nearest relative" living at191 Mount Elliott Avenue in Detroit. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Alexis and Rosalia were living in a rental at 191 Mount Elliott Avenue in Detroit with their son Richardus and daughters Maria-Malvina and Maria-Gabriella. Alexis is listed as a laborer in a foundry, Rosalia as "capsule maker" in a laboratory. According to a death certificate on Michiganology, Alexis and Rosalia had another daughter on November 30th, 1914, Elsa, who died from spinal meningitis soon thereafter on January 24th, 1915. The family's place of residence at that time is 851 Franklin Street, Detroit. On April 3, 1929, the family lived at 1161 Wayburn Ave., Grosse Point, Michigan as evidenced by the ship manifest on which his brother Ernest and his family set sail for the States. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Alexis and Rosalia were living at 1161 "Wayburn City Limits" with their son Richardus and daughter Maria-Gabriella in a house they owned worth $10000. Alexis is listed as a laborer in a foundry, Richardus as a laborer in a "body factory". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Alexis and Rosalia were living at 4151 Nottingham Avenue in Detroit, in a house they owned worth $5500. Alexis is listed as "gardner" in a private home, having worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $1200. According to her death certificate on Michiganology, Rosalia died from cerebral  haemorrhage in 1942. Alexis and Rosalia's place of residence at that time is still 1161 Wayburne Avenue. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942,  Alexis was still living in Detroit  in 1942, working as a gardner, listing "daughter Mrs. Gabrielle Nordquist" as "person who will allways know your address".

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, son Richardus and his wife Palmyre Malfroid (SSDI on FamilySearch) were living at 1161 Wayburn Avenue in Detroit in 1940, in a house they rented for $20 per month, with their daughter Helena, age 4. Richardus is listed as "body trimmer" in a "auto body plant", having worked 34 weeks in 1939 and earned $1480; Palmyra is listed as "helper" in a "auto parts plant", having worked 4 weeks in 1939 and earned $72.

Daughter Maria-Gabriella married Floyd-Benjamine Norquest. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Maria-Gabriella and her husband were living in Detroit in 1935 but had moved by 1940 to Harper Place 320 in Highland Park, Middlesex County, New Jersey, paying $43 per month in rent, where they lived with their daughters Rosemarie, age 9 (FindAGrave) and Shirley age 5. Her husband is listed as "cigar machine mechanic" in a "cigar factory", having worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $2106.
Notice of Maria-Gabriella's death in the Daily Herald, October 31, 2003 :  "Mary Gabrielle Norquest (nee DePunt) of Buffalo Grove, 93, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29. Arrangement are being made by the Kolssak Funeral Home, Wheeling, (847)537-6600".

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Ernest on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Ernest on FindAGrave.
Celine on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 and  Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Celine on FindAGrave.
Joseph on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 and  Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch

Ernest was a brother of Alexis. Ernest and his family arrived in the States on April 3rd, 1929, sailing on the Olympic from Southampton.
According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Ernest and Celine were living in Detroit in 1930 together with their son Joseph. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Ernest and Celine were living on Marlborough Street 4328 in Detroit, paying $15 rent per month, with their son Joseph, age 13. Ernest is listed as laborer in the building industry, having worked 46 weeks in 1939 and earned $1700, Celine as "kitchen helper" in a "retail bakery", having worked 50 weeks in 1939 and earned $754.

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Joannes-Baptiste on the British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993 on FamilySearch. Joannes-Baptiste on FindAGrave.
Maria-Clementina on the Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922 and British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993 on FamilySearch. Maria-Clementina on the FindAGrave.
Franciscus on the United States, Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956, California, Death Index, 1940-1997 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Franciscus on Billion Graves.
Cyrillus on the Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922, Social Security Death Index and Oregon, Death Index, 1903-1998 on FamilySearch. Cyrillus on FindAGrave.
Omer-Constantinus on the Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922 on FamilySearch.
Albertus-Franciscus on the Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922, California, Southern District Court (Central) Naturalization Index, 1915-1976, Social Security Death Index and United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 on FamilySearch. Albertus-Franciscus on FindAGrave and Billion Graves.

Joannes-Baptiste De Ro and Maria-Clementina Bael had 5 children that were born in Belgium and 3 in Canada (Alice, Emma and Izabelle-Mary). 

According to the death certificate on the British Columbia Archives, Joannes-Baptiste, retiree, died at the age of 76, suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, in Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, B.C. The informant listed on the certificate is his son "O De Roo", living at "RR3 Vernon, B.C."

According to the death certificate on the British Columbia Archives, Maria-Clementina, houseworker, died at the age of 95, with a stated cause of death of a myocardial infarction, at Stillwaters Rest Home in Kelowna, B.C. The informant listed on the certificate is her son "Omer De Roo", living in Vernon, B.C.

Oldest son Franciscus married Magdalena-Philomena Raes (California Death Index, 1940-1997, SSDI on FamilySearch; Billion Graves). 

According to the marriage certificate on the British Columbia Archives, daughter Alice married William Knox, an engineer, on the 28th of April, 1926 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada (British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938 on FamilySearch).

Son Cyrillus married Lavenia Kerr (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Cyrillus and Lavenia were living in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington in 1930 together with their son Howard, age 1. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Cyrillus and Lavenia were living in Snohomish County, Washington in 1930, in a house they owned worth $4000, together with their son Howard, age 11 and daughter Caroline, age 8 (Idaho Marriage Index, 1947-1961, United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave; Billion Graves). Cyrillus is listed as a "poultryman" on a farm, having worked 52 weeks in 1939.
Obituary for Lavenia Kerr: Mail Tribune, August 24, 2000
The funeral service for Lavenia Beanie DeRoo will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Perl Funeral Home at Siskiyou Memorial Park. Mrs. DeRoo, 91, of Medford, died Monday (Aug. 21, 2000) at a foster care home in Medford. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. She was born Lavenia Kerr on May 21, 1909, in Piggott, Ark. On Aug. 19, 1927, in Everett, Wash., she married Cyriel DeRoo, who died in 1982. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1960 from Los Angeles. Mrs. DeRoo worked in the family businesses in restaurants and lounges and also as a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Cyriel Howard, Medford; a daughter, Caroline (DeRoo) Ebert, Camano Island, Wash.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters; three brothers. A grandson died in Vietnam in 1970. Arrangements: Perl Funeral Services, Medford.

According to the marriage certificate on the British Columbia Archives, daughter Emma married a first time John Mathewson Ferguson, a rancher, on the 25th of June, 1927 in Kamloops, B.C., Canada (British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938 on FamilySearch). After John Mathewson Ferguson's death, according to the marriage certificate on the British Columbia Archives, Emma married a second time Frank Ryan, a "chicken dresser" on a poultry farm, on the 29th of April, 1939 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Emma married a third time, with Heard Ian Noel Stokes (British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993 on FamilySearch)
Obituary for daughter Emma ("Amy"): Vernon Morning Star : Amy Stokes, March 12, 2005
AMY STOKES (nee DeRoo) born in Pritchard, B.C., passed away peacefully in Kelowna on March 12, 2005. Beloved mother to Joan and Shirley and sister to Omer (Alice), Albert (Bobbie) and Izabelle (Alf). She will be missed and fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, her eight grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff at Orchard Manor in Kelowna. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 18, at 1:30 P.M., in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, with the Reverend Father Martin Peyton officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Amy to the charity of their choice. Arrangements are entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon. 250-542-4333.

According to the marriage certificate on the British Columbia Archives, son Omer-Constantinus, a farmer, married Annie-Eileen Moses (British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993 on FamilySearch), a stenographer, on the 27th of November, 1935 in Vernon, B.C., Canada (British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938 on FamilySearch). After Annie-Eileen's death, Omer-Constantinus married Alice-Lucille Carson née Hamann.
Obituary for son Omer-Constantinus: Vernon Morning Star Vernon, BC, DeRoo, Omer Tuesday, 28 Jun 2005
Omer DeRoo passed away peacefully in Kamloops, B.C. on June 28, 2005 at the age of 91 years. He is predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters and his first wife Eileen in 1980. Omer is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Alice of Falkland, daughter Evelyn (Leonard) Wal of Kamloops, grandson Glen (Tracey) Wal of Prince George, great grandson Griffin Wal of Prince George. He is also survived by his second family; 2 sons Robert (Gayle) Carson of Falkland, Raymond (Karen) Carson of Falkland, 1 grandson, 4 grandaughters and 4 great grandchildren. Omer was a lifetime member of the Schubert Centre. Omer was born March 1, 1914 in Belgium. The family were unable to leave Europe because of the impending WWI. In 1920 they returned to Martin Prairie/the Pritchard area. His recent memories and stories were of that area. In 1932 the family purchased the BX Ranch, this move involved a well remembered 3 day cattle drive, horse trailing and introcucation to the Vernon area. Farming, cowboying and family filled his life for the next 73 years on several BX area farms. He was happiest growing vegetables, fruit, hay, cattle and always needed a favorite horse to ride. He was so fortunate to have the love of 2 wives and a close small family. He cherished his family and the friendship of many. A special thank to Dr. William Cawkell, the Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House and staff. A funeral service will be held from the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 11:00 am with burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 542-4333 or email condolences to pleasantvalleyfh.com
Obituary for son Omer-Constantinus's second wife: Vernon Morning Star: Alice-Lucille DeRoo (Hamann, Carson), July 18, 1920 – May 14, 2018
Alice was born on July 18, 1920 in Regina, SK to Robert and Laura Hamann of Craik, SK. Alice married Harold Carson on November 7, 1941 and had two sons: Robert and Raymond. Harold passed away on August 19, 1975. She then married Omer DeRoo on September 24, 1983. Omer passed away on June 28, 2005. Alice is survived by two sons and their wives, one step daughter, two grandsons, four granddaughters, three great granddaughters and four great-great grandchildren. She is predeceased by parents and six brothers and two sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866.

Obituary for son Albertus-Franciscus: North County Times and The Californian : Albert DeRoo, 89
VISTA - Albert Frank DeRoo, 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006.
Born Dec. 5, 1916, in Denderodam, Belgium, he lived in Vista for 28 years. He retired in 1977 as the owner of a cocktail lounge in Burbank for 30 years. He was a member and past exalted ruler of the Burbank Elk's Lodge. He was a member of the Vista Elk's Lodge. Mr. DeRoo was preceded in death by his son, John Albert DeRoo, Jan. 6, 1970. He is survived by his wife, Roberta DeRoo of Vista; daughters Cathy Younger of Los Angeles, Carolyn Wagman of Northridge and Barbara Duncan of Nacogdoches, Texas; sister Isabelle Lagreca of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills. Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements. 

Daughter Izabelle-Mary (FindAGrave) married Alfred LaGreca.
Obituary for Izabelle-Mary: Vernon Morning Star, Izabelle Mary La Greca (De Roo), October 1, 1923- March 11, 2008
Our Beloved Izabelle passed away after a valiant struggle with multiple ailments at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. She was born in Vancouver to Belgian immigrants, John and Marie De Roo who predeceased her along with her siblings Gilbert, Frank, Cyril, Alice, Amy, Albert, and Omer. The family farmed at Duck Range before purchasing the BX Ranch in 1929⁽¹⁾. Izabelle had fond memories of growing up on the ranch such as riding her Palomino horse to town to get the mail. Izabelle served in the Women's Army Corps during WWII in Vernon and Vancouver. She later worked at the Georgia Hotel followed by an adventurous couple of years living and working in Whitehorse. Izabelle returned to Vernon to work at the National Café for Nick Alexis, where she met the love of her life, Alfred La Greca. They married six months later at St. James Church and welcomed four children; John, Joan, Mary Lynn and Elaine within the following five years. Izabelle was a very kind and attentive mother to her children and later to her grandchildren; Dhorea and Angelica Duggan. Izabelle also leaves cousins Joan, Shirley, Dennis, Howard and niece Evelyn to mourn her passing.
The family would like to thank Dr.’s David Naude, Paul Smylie, Brian Chai, John Crowley, Mahmoud Abdel-Kader, and Alfred Chan, in addition to the Chaplain John Franson, Father Martin Peyton, RN’s, LPN’s, RT’s, Physio, Xray, Lab, Pharmacy, Kitchen, Cleaning and Support staff; for their care, concern and compassion over the past two months. Further thank you extended to the entire staff at Heritage Square along with Samantha Brewer RMT, for being a second family to our loved one. Visitation will be held at Vernon Funeral home on Tuesday March 18th at 2:00 p.m., followed by Prayers at St. James Church at 6:00 p.m. Celebration of Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday March 19th 10:00 a.m. with interment at Vernon Cemetery, followed by a tea in the Church basement. All are welcome to celebrate the life of a quiet, gentle spirit we knew as Izabelle, Moma, and Gramma. Vernon Funeral Home: 250-542-0155
(1) According to the biographical history of the BX Ranch by BX Ranch Ltd. and her brother Omer-Constantinus' obituary , the ranch was sold to "John De Roo" in 1931. John then owned the ranch for 16 years.

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Josephus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Josephus on the California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994,  California, Death Index, 1940-1997 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch.
Paulina on the Ellis Island database : (1). Paulina on the California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994 and California Death Index, 1940-1997 on FamilySearch.
Omer-Eugeen on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, California, Death Index, 1940-1997 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch.
For Paulina, see also siblings Paulina, Alexis and Benediktus-Rene Baeyens

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Josephus and Paulina were living in Los Alamitos, CA in 1920 together with Paulina's brother Benediktus-Rene Baeyens. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Josephus and Paulina were living in Los Alamitos, CA in 1930 together with their son Omer-Eugeen.  Josephus was naturalised 15 Jun 1932, Superior Court, Orange County, Santa Ana, Cal. (Ship manifest "Nieuw Amsterdam" dd. 29 Sep 1939). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Josephus and Paulina were living on 242 Westminster in Seal Beach, Orange County, California, paying $20 rent per month. Josephus is listed as "operator" on a farm.

"Joseph De Sadeleer, from Denderhoutem, was married to Pauline Baeyens from the same village, sister of Rene Baeyens. Husband and wife left for California after the birth of their son Omer, leaving their son in the care of her sister. They returned home in 1922 and bought a house in the Okegemsestraat (den Doorn) in Ninove. This must not have been to their liking because in 1926 the whole family left for California again and this time for good. Both have since died in California. They were good friends to August and Céline Caigneau."
Frans De Man, Denderhoutem in "Vlaamse Immigranten in California" by F.V.Goeman, 1997, pg.40

Journal-Sun, November 24, 1988, by Frank A. Fischer, reproduced in "Vlaamse Immigranten in California" by F.V.Goeman, 1997, pg.119-121
De Sadeleer, longtime S.B. physician, dies
Seal Beach is still trying to come to terms with the loss of one of its most esteemed citizens, Dr. Homer Eugene DeSadeleer, who died Friday, Nov. 11, of heart failure after a long illness. He was 75. The man who one local resident called "a Norman Rockwell painting come to life", was not only reputed to have delivered between 4,000 to 6,000 babies during his 50-year medical career, but had also been deeply involved in a host of community activities and charities. "Seal Beach was his", said Harry Condo of Condo's Rock & Shell shop on 125 Main. He described DeSadeleer as "very quiet," but added, "if you did need him, he was there." Fondness, sorrow, and admiration were expressed by several long-time Seal Beach residents who knew DeSadeleer well and were in unison in their praise of the general practitioner from Belgium. "The guy was a giant," remarked George Heisick, president of the Seal Beach Host Lions Club which would have celebrated DeSadeleer's 50th anniversary as its last surviving charted member in February. "Seal Beach has had a helluva loss because he's gone." "He was the last of the old country doctors," said Dr. Albert J. Nelson, one of DeSadeleer's associates for seven years until DeSadeleer retired from the practice at 119 Main Street in 1962. In addition to being a highly respected professional and active member of the community, DeSadeleer, who would have been the grand marshall at this year's Christmas parade, was also known to frequently help patients who couldn't pay their bill. Many times he was spotted loading his car with food to take on house calls to the poor. Born Dec. 1, 1912 in Ninove, a town in central Belgium, approximately 15 miles west of Brussels, DeSadeleer came to Seal Beach when he was 13, While he attended Zoeter Elementary and Huntington Beach High School, his father grew sugar beets for a living on the Hellman Ranch property. Speaking seven languages, DeSadeleer was originally drawn to studying linguistics but switched to medicine at Loyola Marymount University. Subsequent schooling at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Los Angeles and the University of California, Irvine, led to an M.D. as a general practitioner with a specialty in obstetrics. Among his patients, his level of concern for their welfare was wellknown. DeSadeleer was Ila J. Wilson's doctor since 1939, and she said, "He was a guy that cared about people...he didn't do it for the money. He did it for love." Not only didn't he charge people who couldn't pay, Heisick pointed out, "If you could't go to him, he'd come to you. He was that kind of doctor." DeSadeleer would always go to patients with heart conditions to save them the stress of a trip, said Wilson. When her husband had his heart attacks, "He was right there." After completing an internship at Los Angeles County Hospital, DeSadeleer worked for Pacific Hospital in Long Beach and Los Alamitos Hospital. In addition, he operated the small practice on Main Street which he opened in 1938, in what formerly had been an old gambling hall. Over the years, DeSadeleer would become an institution around the sprawling rural countryside that gradually turned into the maze of freeways that it is today. With his dog, Gidget, he'd regularly check on his patients, no matter where they lived. When he closed his clinic in Seal Beach, he continued to make house calls as well as treat patients at his home at 519 Ocean. "He was like a Norman Rockwell painting come to life," said Phyllis Jay, Seal Beach resident since 1920. "He was the ideal family doctor. The kind that used to be. The kind we needed." His daughter, Pauline Harbour, summed it up succinctly. "He thought about everyone before himself." Russel E. Carley, who has lived in Seal Beach for 68 years, recalled that, at first, he had a difficult time understanding DeSadeleer, who spoke with a heavy Belgian accent and pronounces "blood" like "blued". That didn't stand in the doctor's way, and he built up a loyal and supportive network friends, clients and family. "There is no one in Seal Beach who has ever said anything bad about Dr. DeSadeleer. He was a beautiful human being," said Heisick. The doctor's later years were spent caring for his wife, Edith Roslyn, of Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease until her death on Aug. 21. According to Heisick, DeSadeleer's "greatest fear was to die before Edith did," because he didn't know who'd take care of his wife's condition and often took her along to help on house calls, since she had previously been his nursing assistant for a year until she became pregnant. "His reason for living was to take care of his wife," said Mildred Sprouse, and Nelson remembered DeSadeleer telling him that he'd never commit his wife to a hospital since "it was his marriage vow that he'd take care of her." DeSadeleer also owned the liquor store at 112 Main Stree, although he never visited the establishment, stated Mabel Shaw, the manager. During her 40 years of friendship with the doctor, Shaw noticed that the store seemed to be "an investment left to me." She said: "He was more interested in whether I was working too hard." No one is really sure how many babies DeSadeleer delivered. On the low side, Harbour and Wilson estimate it was 4,000. Carley Shaw and Heisick guess it was more like 5,000, but Kurt Van Derwest, chairman, Lions Red Cross Arm, said during a June speech, honoring DeSadeleer that he was sure it was about 6,000. "He loved to deliver babies," said Nelson, content to let the matter rest there. Forever etched in the minds of the people DeSadeleer came into contact with is the sincerety of an unassuming man who felt a need to help others. He gave to a multitude of charities, "practically all of them," Wilson believed, and on June 22 perhaps arrived at the pinnacle of his humanitarian service when he was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship by the Seal Beack Lions. This honor, named after the founder of the Lions, made him a member of a highly select fraternity of about 10,000 men who are the directors of a fund dedicated to disaster relief, according to Heisick. One of the most dramatic examples of what this organization does is the monetory contribution it made to help those hit by the Mexico City earthquake of September 1985. Many in Seal Beach retain memories of DeSadeleer tending to the garden he loved so much, or frequenting one of his favorite restaurants, the Glide'er Inn. He had a cabin near Lake Arrowhead, recalled Nelson, where he liked to relax, although many times he was called away from there to deliver babies. "Seal Beach was his home," Shaw said, but DeSadeleer returned to his native Belgium several times to see the many relatives he had there. On one occasion, "he got out of Holland by the skin of his teeth," during the invasion of his homeland by the Germans in World War II, Harbour said. To the Lions, he was their "tail twister," the sergeant-at-arms who levied fines against violators of club rules. They made him a life member. Perhaps the biggest compliment, which those who admired him could pay occurred during his funeral procession on Tuesday, Nov. 15, after the mass at St. Anne's. Nash said that there were so many mourners who wanted to accompany the body to All Soul's Cemetery in Long Beach that extra police had to be summoned as escort. This definitely gave meaning to the words of Frank Curtis, Seal Beach resident since 1912 and the general contractor who designed DeSadeleer's medical office on Main Street, who said: "Everybody was a friend of Dr. DeSadeleer." DeSadeleer leaves behind a son, Norman J. DeSadeleer, two daughters, Pauline Harbour and Mary Strangeland, and seven grandchildren.

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According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925, Mathilde married Gustaaf Roelandt from Kerksken, Belgium (Ellis Island : (1); Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch) on the 19th of May, 1921 in Detroit. The record states that Gustaaf was a "laborer" at the time. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Gustaaf was residing in Ahmeek, Michigan in June 1917, single, employed as "underground laborer" in the "Ahmeek Mining Co.". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Mathilde and Gustaaf were living in Detroit in 1930 with their daughter Jane Marie ("Jennie"), age 7 (SSDI on FamilySearch; Obit on Rootsweb see below; FindAGrave), son Frankie, age 5 (SSDI on FamilySearch) and brother-in-law Alex Roelandt, age 33. After Gustaaf's death in 1932, Mathilde married Dominicus De Dier from Denderhoutem. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Dominicus was living in Detroit in 1930 as a boarder in the home of Frank De Maeght and Magdalena Paternoster. Staying in the same house were Petrus-Amandus Hooge with his two sons Dominicus and Josephus Hooge from Denderhoutem. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States Census, 1940, Dominicus and Mathilde were residing at 2189 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit, paying $23 rent per month, with Mathilde's daughter Jane Marie, age 18, and son Frank, age 16, both from her first marriage. Dominicus is listed as "moulding mechanic" in a "rubber factory", having worked 49 weeks in 1939 and earned $1805; Jean is listed as a "saleslady" in a "department store".

MISPLON, JANE M. "JENNY" April 29, 1999, 76 years. Beloved wife of Frank F. Misplon. Dear mother of Frank J. (Cheryl) and James L (Sally). Loving grandmother of Jennifer and Kimberly. Dear sister of Frank J. Roelandt. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 9:00 p.m. at Calcaterra-Sobocinski Funeral Home 22121 Kelly Road (between 8 & 9 Mile), Eastpointe, Michigan. Instate Monday at St. Peter the Apostle Church from 8:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Prayer Service Sunday 7:00 p.m. Leo K of C Rosary Sunday 5:30 p.m. Memorials to the Alzheimers Association Appreciated.
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~steinie/detroit-deaths/2000/death_notices_05-2000.txt

For a posting from one of the grandchildren of Petrus-Amandus D'Haem, see the Family Tree Maker Genealogy Site.

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According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Maria-Emma and Cyriel were living on Palos Verdes in Los Alamitos, Los Angeles County, California in 1940, in an $25 per month rental, with their son Albert-August, age 13 (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, California, Death Index, 1940-1997, SSDI on FamilySearch), and daughters Irene, age 8 and  Gabrielle-Marcella, age 7 (California, County Marriages, 1850-1952 on FamilySearch). Cyriel is listed as a "ranch hand". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Maria-Emma and Cyriel were living at 2017 West 8th Street in Santa Ana City, Orange County, California in 1940, in an $18per month rental, with their son Albert-August, age 23, and daughter Gabrielle-Marcella, age 17. Cyriel is listed as "laborer", having worked 45 weeks in 1839 and earned $988; his son Albert as "laborer" in "ranch work", having worked 16 weeks in 1939 and earned $866.

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Delphine on the Massachusetts, Boston Passenger Lists, 1891-1943, United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2) and  Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch.
Victorina on the Ellis Island database : (1). Victorina on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. Victorina on FindAGrave.
   
Delphine married Hector-Victor Pannecoucke (aka Pann). Hector-Victor was born on March 5th, 1872 in Harelbeke, Belgium. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1910, Delphine and Hector-Victor were living at 688 Franklin Street in Detroit in 1910 together with their son Julius, age 14 (United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925, United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 on FamilySearch), daughters Julia, age 11 (Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI, Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006 on FamilySearch), Helen, age 9 (Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925 on FamilySearch), and son Gustav, age 8. Hector-Victor is listed as a shoemaker, Julius as messenger in a laboratory. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Delphine and Hector-Victor were living at 575 Montclair Avenue in Detroit, Michigan in 1920 together with their daughters Julia, age 21, Helen, age 19, and sons Gaston, age 17 (Obituary), John, age 8, and Robert, age 3. Hector-Victor is listed as a trucker, as is his son Gaston, Julia and Helen are listed as working in a grocery store. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Delphine and Hector-Victor were living at 1398 Nottingham Road in Grosse Pointe Township, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930 in a house they owned worth $12000 together with their daughter Julia, age 31, and son Robert, age 13. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, the by then widow Delphine was living in with her daughter Helen White on 786 St. Clair Avenue in Grosse Pointe City, Wayne County, Michigan in 1940. 

Victorina married Gustave Beeckman (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954, Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Gustave was born in Gent, Belgium. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Victorina and Gustave were living at 4219 Alter Road in Detroit, Michigan in 1930, in a $20 per month rental, together with their son George, age 27 (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 (2), Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2) on FamilySearch). Gustave is listed as a "general laborer", George as an "assembler" at a "carburator manufacturer". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, the by then widowed Victorina was living at 6002 Philip  in Detroit in 1940, in a house she owned worth $2000, with her son George, age 37. George is listed as an unemployed "laborer" in the "auto industry", having worked 52 weeks in 1939 with earned $720. 

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Karel-Ghislenus on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 on FamilySearch. Karel-Ghislenus on FindAGrave.
Maria-Adelina Hooge on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Adeline on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 and Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. Maria-Adelina on FindAGrave.
Magdalena on the Ellis Island database : (1), (2). Magdalena on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 (2), Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Magdalena on FindAGrave. 
Raphael on the Ellis Island database : (1). Raphael on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 and Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Raphael on FindAGrave.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1910, Karel-Ghislenus and Maria-Adelina were living at 386 Woodbridge Street in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1910 with their daughters Magdalena, age 4, Joanna-Catharina, age 3, and son Raphael, 10 months old. They had a daughter Marie-Celeste in September 1912 who died of pneumonia March 31st, 1913 before she was 1 year old (cfr. death certificate on Seeking Michigan). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Karel-Ghislenus was married and living at 529 Meldrum Avenue, Detroit, in Septermber 1918, employed as laborer by "Emory L. Ritzenberger" in Bowling Green, Ohio, listing his wife as nearest relative also living at 529 Meldrum Avenue. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Karel-Ghislenus and Maria-Adelina were living at 529 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit in 1920 with their daughters Magdalena, age 14, Joanna-Catharina, age 13, sons Raphael, age 12, Prosper, age 8 (Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), and daughters Eva, age 5 and Leona, age 2 (Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Karel-Ghislenus is listed as laborer in an "auto co.". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Karel-Ghislenus and Maria-Adelina were living at 2153 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit in 1930, in a house they owned worth $6000, with their daughter Joanna-Catharina, age 23, sons Raphael, age 21, and Prosper, age 19, and daughters Eva, age 16 and Leona, age 12. Karel-Ghislenus is listed as laborer in an "iron co.", the two sons are listed as laborers in "street construction", daughter Joanna-Catharina as inspector in "screw manufacturing company". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Karel-Ghislenus and Maria-Adelina were living in with their son Ralphael's family at 2153 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit in 1940. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Karel-Ghislenus was living at 2153 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit  in 1942, unemployed, listing his son-in-law "Frank De Maeght" as "person who will allways know your address".

Daughter Magdalena married Frank De Maeght, son of Augustinus De Maeght from Denderhoutem and Gertrude Malfait.

Daughter Joanna-Catharina married Josephus Meganck from Denderhoutem. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 (2), son Raphael married Mildred Luczkowicz from Stamford, Connecticut (Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Raphael and Mildred were living at 2153 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit in 1940, in a house they owned worth $1750, with their daughter Donna Marie, age 12, and Ralph's parents Karel-Ghislenus and Maria-Adeline. Raphael is listed as a "laborer" in a factory, having worked 16 weeks in 1939 and earned $465.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013, son Prosper married Kathleen-Ann Boyer from Canada (Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), FindAGrave) on the 8th of February, 1932 in . According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Prosper and Kathleen-Ann were living at 2159 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit in 1940, in a $14 per month rental, with their daughters Phyllis Anna, age 7, and Doris, age 5. Prosper is listed as "laborer" in an "automobile factory", having worked 32 weeks in 1939 and earned $1093.

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Carolus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Carolus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 on FamilySearch. Carolus on FindAGrave.
Maria-Josepha Coppens on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch. Maria-Josepha Coppens on FindAGrave.
Eduardus on the New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Eduardus on FindAGrave.

Carolus and Eduardus were nephews of Karel-Ghislenus Paternoster.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Carolus and spouse Maria-Josepha were living in Detroit at 4665 Drexel Street, Wayne County, Detroit in 1930, in a $40 per month rental, with their children Malvina, age 11 (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI on FamilySearch), Marcel, age 6 (Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), and Albert, age 4 (SSDI on FamilySearch; Belgian American Association). Carolus is listed as laborer in an auto factory. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Carolus and Maria-Josepha were living at 22051 Firwood in East Detroit, Macomb County, Michigan  in 1940, in a house they owned worth $3500, with their daughter Malvina, age 20, and sons Marcel, age 15, Albert, age 14 and Robert, age 3 (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Carolus is listed as laborer in the "D.P.W" (Department of Public Works), having worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $1385; daughter Malvina is listed as "clerk" in a "dairy bar", having worked 32 weeks in 1939 and earned $256. Carolus is listed in the 1949 through 1958 Macomb County Official Directories as "Public Works Supt." of the "City of East Detroit".

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Eduardus and Leona (FindAGrave) were living at 2132 Meldrum Avenue in Detroit in 1930 in a $25 per month rental. Eduardus is listed as laborer in "street work". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Eduardus and Leona were living at 17131 Forest in East Detroit, Macomb County, Michigan  in 1940, in a house they owned worth $1000, with their son Albert C., age 10 (New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), and daughter Martha J., age 8 (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Eduardus is listed as laborer for the "City", having worked 32 weeks in 1939 and earned $1000; Leona is listed as doing "homework" for a "private family".

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Richardus-Eduardus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Richardus-Eduardus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. 

According to the Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925 on FamilySearch, Richardus-Eduardus married Josephina Van Marcke (b. 29 May 1904, Heule; SSDI and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch; Ellis Island) on the 21st of February 1925 in Detroit. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Richardus-Eduardus and Josephina were living at 1459 Lakepointe Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930, in a $35 per month rental, with their children Raymond, age 4 (SSDI and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch), Clementine, age 1, and Rene, less than 1 years old (Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953 on FamilySearch). Richardus-Eduardus is listed as a plasterer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Richardus-Eduardus and Josephina were still living at 1459 Lakepoint Avenue in Grosse Point Park Village in 1940, in a house they now owned worth $4000, with their son Raymond, age 13, daughter Clementine, age 11, and sons Rene, age 10 and Cyril, age 3. Richardus-Eduardus is listed as running his own "plastering" trade. According to his death certificate on Michiganology, Richardus-Eduardus died from "asphyxia - drowning" in the Clinton River. 

Richardus-Eduardus and Josephina's daughter Clementine's obituary reads:
Clementine Geromette, September 16, 1928 - August 6, 2016. Loving wife of the late Richard for 65 years. Cherished mother of Judy (late Kenneth) Harlan, Michael, Kathleen (John) Salatka, Janet, Pat (Aaron) Rohloff, and Jim (Joanne). Beloved grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister to Cyril Peleman and the late Raymond and Rene.

Richardus-Eduardus and Josephina's son Cyril's obituary reads:
Cyril "Bob" Peleman July 31, 1936 - December 20, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dearest father of Dana (David) Moore and Michelle (James) Cox. Loving grandfather of Devan Marcel, Spencer Marcel, Kalan Marcel, James G. Cox III, and Joseph Cyril Cox. Predeceased by his brothers, Raymond (late Helen) Peleman, Rene Peleman, and sister, Clementine (late Richard) Geromette. Bob was the past president of the Belgian-American Century Club from 1977-1978, and was a member of the Belgian-American Association and Belgian-American Seniors.

Clementina-Delphina married Alphonse-Raymond De Buysscher.

Clementina-Delphina and Richardus-Eduardus were cousins of Victorina, Rene and Maria-Celina Van den Stockt.

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Constantinus on Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System. Constantinus on Find A Grave.
Charles-Louis on WikiTree. Charles-Louis on Find A Grave.

Constantinus died Oct 7, 1888 in Newport and was buried at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Newport. He never married.
Source: Richard Van Wasshnova, Seal Beach, CA

St. Charles Borromeo, Newport, Michigan, 50th anniversary. An Historical and Biographical Review. Pub 1932
...One of the honored members of St. Charles Church and one whose zeal and generosity have done much to further the welfare of the parish, is the late Charles Roelant. He was born at Denderhauten, East Flanders, Belgium January 17th, 1835. Little is known of his parentage as he was left an orphan when only twelve years old. Mr. Roelant emigrated to America in 1862 and was married in May of the following year to Miss Mary Jane VanWasshenova, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Stark VanWasshenova of La Plaisance, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Monsignor Edward Joos at St. Marys Church, Monroe. Soon after their marriage this couple settled on the site which is still the Roelant homestead. Eleven children were born to this union, only six of whom are sill living. They are Mrs. Noah (Rose) Gonyea of Rockwood, and Edmond, Charles (Frank), Joseph, Henry, and Mary of Newport. Two other daughters, Mrs. Charles (Theresa) Cousino, and Mrs. Adolph (Charlotte) Cousino died in 1901 and 1907, respectively. Edmond, Joseph, Henry, and Mary, who have always remained at home, continued to work their father's farm after his death on January 12th, 1911. It would be impossible to enumerate the donations and contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roelant, whose generosity to the church is equaled by very few. Having been Catholics whose Faith was their greatest treasure, they gave unstintingly of their time and money. Among the larger gifts which bear the inscription of their names are a window, the 2nd Station of the Cross, the large statue of Sr. Joseph, and the beautiful sanctuary lamp. Mrs. Roelant, who was a charter member of the Altar Society, died May 29th, 1914, and was buried beside her husband in St. Charles Cemetery...
Source: Richard Van Wasshnova, Seal Beach, CA

According to Charles-Louis' death certificate on Michiganology, Charles died of "senility". 

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Gustave on the Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954 on FamilySearch. Gustave on FindAGrave.
Maria-Irma on the Canada Passenger Lists and Border Entries, 1925-1935 - Nominal Indexes. Maria-Irma on the Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954 on FamilySearch. Maria-Irma on FindAGrave.

According to above Port of Detroit ship manifests, Gustave and Maria-Irma arrived in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada on the "Montroyal" on December 13, 1928 and were living in Wallaceburg, Ontario in May 1930 when the family moved to Detoit to try and find work. By that time, they had two children, daughter Maria-C (Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954 on FamilySearch)., age 6, and son William-Camille (Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954 on FamilySearch), age 4. Gustave and Maria-Irma are buried on Riverview Cemetery in Wallaceburg, Ontario , Canada. 

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Franciscus on the Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. Franciscus death certificate on Michiganology.
Maria-Josepha on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Josepha on the Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2), United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch.
Daughter Maria-Petronilla on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Petronilla on the Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch.
Daughter Maria-Celina on the Ellis Island database : (1).  Maria-Celina on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Maria-Celina on FindAGrave.
Daughter Maria-Catharina on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 on FamilySearch.
Son Josephus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Josephus on the Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch.
Daughter Maria-Regina on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Regina on the Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.
Son Maurice on the Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1910, Franciscus and Maria-Josepha were living in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan  in 1910 with their daughters Maria-Celina, age 16, Maria-Catharina (Clementine), age 14, son Josephus, age 12, daughters Maria-Regina (Rosie), age 10, Angela, age 5, and son Maurice, age 3 (SSDI and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch). Franciscus is listed as a blacksmith in a sugar factory. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Franciscus and Maria-Josepha were living at 243 Beecher in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan  in 1920 with their son Josephus, age 22, daughters Maria-Regina (Rosie), age 19, Angela, age 15, son Maurice, age 13, and Franciscus' brother, Joseph Schietecatte. Franciscus is listed as a blacksmith, son Josephus and brother Josephus as laborers for a paving contractor, Maria-Regina as a bookkeeper for a paving contractor. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Franciscus and Maria-Josepha were living at 9314 Armour in Detroit in 1930 with their children Angela, age 25, and Maurice, age 23. Maurice is listed as a driver for a contractor. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, the by then widow Maria-Josepha was living at 95 Moross Avenue in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan in 1940, in $18 a month rental, with her daughter Angela, age 35 and son Maurice, age 33. Tombstone photograph for Franciscus and Maria-Josepha on St. Peter Cemetery, Mount Clemens, Macomb County, MI. Courtesy Ken Deneweth.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, daughter Maria-Petronilla married Cyril Martin on January 8th, 1910 in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1910, Maria-Petronilla and Cyril were living at 74 Fessenden Street in Mount Clemens, Macomb, Michigan in 1910. Cyril is listed as a laborer in the "sewer". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925 on FamilySearch, Maria-Petronilla married a second time on December 31, 1917 in Detroit, this time with Alidor Van Gheluwe (United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Michigan, Death Certificates on FamilySearch). Alidor was a "salon keeper". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Maria-Petronilla and Alidor were living at 1054 Bessemoor Avenue in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1920 with their son George, 5 months old (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Maria-Petronilla and Alidor were living at 9610 Bessemoor Avenue in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930 with their son George, age 10. in a house they owned worth $7500. Alidor is listed as the proprietor of a "feed store". Maria-Petronilla must have married a 3rd time, as at her death, she is listed as a Mary Obermiller. 

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925 on FamilySearch, daughter Maria-Celina married Roger Yde (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch; FindAGrave) in Mount Clemens,Macomb County, Michigan on the 14th of August, 1917. Roger is listed as florist on the marriage certificate. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Maria-Celina and Roger were living at 371 Cass Avenue in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan in 1920 with their son Frank-John, age 2 (SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave). Roger is listed as the owner of a grocery store. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Maria-Celina and Roger were living at 371 Cass Avenue in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan in 1930 with their sons, Frank-John, age 11, and Joseph-Maurice, age 6 (Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, SSDI on FamilySearch, Obituary; FindAGrave). Roger is listed as the proprietor of a retail grocery store. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Maria-Celina and Roger were living at 371 Cass Avenue in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan in 1940, in a house they owned worth $2000, with ther son Joseph-Maurice, age 17 and daughter Caroline-Frances, age 9. Roger is listed as managing his own grocery business. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roger was living on 371 Cass Avenue in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan  in 1942, was running a "grocery store" at the same address, listing a "Mrs. Celine Yde" as "person who will allways know your address".

Corner grocery store closes after 99 years. Mount Clemens business offered fresh meats, a place to chat. 
PUBLISHED: April 1, 2006, By Robert Selwa, Macomb Daily Staff Writer
The mom-and-pop grocery with the owners living above the store was once an institution of American life. A rare surviving example closed Friday in Mount Clemens. Yde's Market, on Cass Avenue at South Rose Street, sold its last item Friday, after 99 years of continuous service. Frank Yde, 88, son of the founders and born in the apartment above the store, decided to retire. He was going strong right into the final day, assisted by his two daughters in welcoming customers. "I've been coming here for 20 years, especially for the meats," said Frank Lesperance of St. Clair Shores. "I don't know how they did it all those years." "My children love to come here," said Latrice Knight, who came from the west side of Detroit. Frank Yde said it was the fun of greeting customers and talking with them that kept him going all those years. "It's always been something to do, something to look forward to," he said. "There was always someone coming in, to talk with." In addition to being an old-fashioned family corner grocery store, Yde's had two additional special attractions: Yde prepared fresh meats, and Polish and Italian-style sausage; and whatever anyone needed in food, it was provided whether they could pay or not. This was especially so during the Great Depression. When customers were able to pay, they did. Yde is son of the late Roger Yde and Celine Schietecatte Yde, Belgian immigrants who founded the market in 1917. Frank, the oldest of three children, worked part time as a child in his parents' store. He graduated from St. Mary Grade School in Mount Clemens and then, at the suggestion of one of the nuns, joined the family business. Frank served with the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was married to the late Gladys Priemer of Ubly, and they raised two daughters, Sandy Kleman of Mount Clemens and Janice Eckman, of Sterling Heights.  Frank said the best business came from the 800 employees of the former Mount Clemens Pottery Plant, which operated from the 1920s to the 1990s. Frank's retirement plans are to fish and watch freighters going by on the St. Clair River in Port Huron.

Obituary Frank John Yde
Frank John Yde age 92, a lifelong resident of Mount Clemens, passed away Friday morning, July 16, 2010, at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 1, 1917, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, a son of the late Roger and Celina (Schietecatte) Yde. Frank was the proprietor of Yde’s Market from 1947 until his retirement in 2006. Frank enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and going to the casinos. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. Frank was a member of the American Legion Post No. 4 and the Huron Pointe Sportsman’s Club. Mr. Yde is survived by two children, Janice (Jerry) Eckman of Sterling Heights and Sandy Kleman of Mount Clemens; four grandchildren, Terry Knoll, Susan (John) Eichorst, Kathy Clor and Jerry (Sherri) Eckman Jr; six great-grandchildren; two siblings, Joseph Yde of Mount Clemens and Caroline (Dave) Jolly of Chesterfield Township; and his dear friend, Fern Barker. The visiting hours will be on Monday from 2-9 p.m. in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home with the Reverend Father T.J. Moloney officiating. Burial will follow at Clinton Grove Memorial Park Cemetery in Clinton Township. Share memories at willandschwarzkoff.com.
Published: Friday, July 16, 2010. The Macomb Daily.

Obituary Joseph Yde
Mr. Joseph M. Yde, age 88 of Harrison Township, passed away on Wednesday at Clinton Aire Nursing Center in Clinton Township. He was born on October 21, 1923 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, a son of the late Roger and Celina (Schietecatte) Yde. On March 27, 1990 Joe was united in marriage with Faith Lyman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joe had served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and had worked as a meat cutter at Kohls Grocery Store. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of American Legion No 4. and a 1942 graduate of Mount Clemens High School. Mr. Yde is survived by his wife, Faith; seven children, Mark Yde, Christopher Lyman,, Raymond Lyman, David Lyman, Keith (Robin) Lyman, Walter (Deanna) Lyman and Vickie Seibert; 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and his sister, Caroline (David) Jolly. Joe was predeceased by his brother Frank Yde on July 16, 2010. A funeral service will be held on Saturday. September 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens with the Reverend Steven Beckey officiating. Burial will follow at Clinton Grove Memorial Park Cemetery in Clinton Township, with full Coast Guard Military Honors. The visiting hours will be on F

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925, daughter Maria-Catharina married Camiel Bonte () in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan on the 17th of October, 1917. According to a message on the Ancesty Message boards: 
Camiel and Clementine moved back to Belgium. I have copies of letters they sent to Martha (Martin) Gebauer, their niece dating from October 1931 to January 1933. Two of the letter have St Kruis. The third has St Croise. Rosemary (daughter of Alice (Martin) Schmidt, another niece and Martha's sister)

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, son Josephus was single in September 1918, living at 1112 Matthew Street in Detroit, Michigan, doing soldering work for the Continental Motor Company located on East Jefferson, listing "Mrs. Frank Schietecatte" as nearest relative living at 79 Moross Avenue in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. Josephus married Frances-Elizabeth Peltier (Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917 on FamilySearch) on the 26th of April, 1926. Frances-Elizabeth Peltier died on the 11th of September, 1961. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Josephus and Frances-Elizabeth were living at 95 Moross Avenue in a $30 a month rental in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan in 1930 with their daughter Francis, age 6. Josephus is listed as a foreman in "general construction". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Josephus and Frances-Elizabeth were living at 99 Moross Avenue in Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan in 1940, in a house they owned worth $7000 (?), with their daughter Frances, age 15. Josephus is listed as contractor for a "cement contractor", having worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $2350. Tombstone photograph for Josephus and Frances-Elizabeth Peltier on St. Peter Cemetery, Mount Clemens, Macomb County, MI. Courtesy Ken Deneweth.

According to the FamilySearch's Historical Records, Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925, daughter Maria-Regina married Adillis Van Coillie (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, SSDI, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch), a gardener, on the 19th of August, 1922, in Detroit. The church wedding was 1 day later in the "Our Lady of Sorrows Church" in Detroit. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Maria-Regina and Adillis were living at 3929 Woodhall Street in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930 with their children Maurice ("Morris"), age 5, Alice, age 3, and Margaret, 3 months old. Adillis is listed as a brick cleaner for a building company. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Maria-Regina and Adillis were living in rural Macomb County, Michigan in 1935 but by 1940 had moved to 3860 Marine City Highway in Ray Township, Macomb County, Michigan, and were living in a $25 a month rental, together with their son Morris, age 15 and daughters Alice, age 13 and Margaret, age 10. Adillis is listed as "farmer". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Adillis, a farmer, was living at 3860 Marine City Highway in Washington Township, Macomb County, Michigan  in 1942, and listed his brother-in-law Roger Yde (see above), as "person who will allways know your address".
PUBLISHED: Friday, November 30, 1973, The Macomb Daily: Rose Van Coillie
St. Clair Shores - Mrs. Rose M. Van Coillie, 73, died Wednesday at Martha T. Berry Hospital, Mount Clemens. She is survived by her widower, Adiel; a son, Maurice, St. Clair Shores; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Joyce, Mount Clemens, and Mrs. Alice McMillan, Utica; sisters Mrs. Clementine Bonte and Mrs. Celine Yde; brother Maurice Schietecatte; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, from the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, and 9:30 a.m. at Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Son Maurice married Dorothy-Mae Mullinex (SSDI and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch). Dorothy-Mae was born  in Ludlow, Kenton County, Kentucky.

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Adolphus on the Ellis Island database : (1), (2). Adolphus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 (2), New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957, Social Security Death Index on FamilySearch. Adolphus on FindAGrave and BillionGraves
Virginia on the Ellis Island database : (1). Virginia on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. Virginia on FindAGrave and BillionGraves.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Adolphus and Virginia were living in Washington Township, Gratiot County, Michigan in 1930 together with their sons Louis, age 21 (SSDI, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch, Ellis Island, FindAGrave) and Joseph, age 19 (Ellis Island, FindAGrave, BillionGraves). Adolphus is listed as a farmer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Adolphus and Virginia were living in Washington Township, Gratiot County, Michigan in 1940, in a house they owned worth $1200, with their son Louis, age 31. Adolphus is listed as a farmer, Louis as a farm laborer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Adolphus was a farmer in Bannister, Gratiot County, Michigan  in 1942, listing his wife as "person who will allways know your address". 

Jan-Baptist on the Ellis Island database : (1). Jan-Baptiste on the Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. Jan-Baptiste on FindAGrave.
Maria-Celina on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Celina on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. Maria-Celina on FindAGrave.
Daughter Maria-Theresia-Elvira on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Theresia-Elvira on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 on FamilySearch.
Daughter Maria-Augusta-Juliana on the Ellis Island database : (1). Maria-Augusta-Juliana on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957 on FamilySearch. Maria-Augusta-Juliana on FindAGrave and BillionGraves.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Jan-Baptiste and Maria-Celina were living at 6030 Philip Avenue in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930. Jan-Baptiste is listed as house painter. According to his death certificate on Michiganology, Jan-Baptiste's home address was at 6022 Philip Avenue, Detroit at the time of his death in 1937 and his occupation is listed as painter. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Marie-Celina, by then widowed, was living in with her daughter Augusta and son-in-law John Van Campenhout at 6022 Phillip in Detroit, Michigan in 1940. 

Polidoor-Victor on the Ellis Island database : (1)

According to AlaskaWeb.Org,  Polidoor-Victor arrived in Ketchikan, Alaska in July 1916 on the Prince Rupert and a second time in January 1917, accompanied by his wife Bertha, on the Prince John. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Polidoor-Victor was living on Willoughby (Avenue)  in Juneau, Alaska in August 1917, a miner for the Alaska-Gastineau Mining Company in Perseverance, Alaska. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Polidoor-Victor and his wife Bertha were living in a $50 a month rental at 6834 East Lafayette in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930. Polidoor-Victor is listed as machinist in an auto factory. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Polidoor-Victor and his wife Bertha were living at 6830 Lafayette in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1940 in a house they owned worth $1500. Polidoor-Victor is listed as operator in an auto parts factory, having worked 42 weeks in 1939 and earned $1300. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Polidoor-Victor was living at 6830 East Lafayette in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1942, employed at the "F. L. Jacobs Company" at 1043 Spruce Street, Detroit (a manufacturer of automobile parts based in Detroit), listing "Arthur Cobbaert" as "person who will allways know your address".

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Amandus on California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994 on FamilySearch. Amandus on FindAGrave.
Victorina on the Ellis Island database : (1). Victorina on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 on FamilySearch.
son Felix on the Ellis Island database : (1), (2).  Felix on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Social Security Death Index and California, Death Index, 1940-1997 on FamilySearch.
son Victor on the Ellis Island database : (1) . Victor on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Social Security Death Index and California, Death Index, 1940-1997 on FamilySearch. Victor on BillionGraves.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952,  son Victor married Elizabeth-Carolyn Buchheim (SSDI, California, Death Index, 1940-1997 on FamilySearch) on November 18th, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Victor and Elizabeth-Carolyn were living at 1114 West First Street in Santa Ana, Orange County, California in 1930 with their son James-Andrew, age 2 (California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, California, Birth Index, 1905-1995, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGave). Victor is listed as farm laborer. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Victor and Elizabeth-Carolyn were living at 193 South C Street, Tustin, Orange County, California in 1940 in a  $19 a month rental, together with their sons James-Andrew, age 12, William-Victor, age 7(California, Birth Index, 1905-1995, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952, California, Divorce Index, 1966-1984 (2), Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005 (2) on FamilySearch; FindAGrave)  and Richard-Lee, age 3 (California, Birth Index, 1905-1995 on FamilySearch). Victor is listed as "citrus laborer" having worked 48 weeks in 1939 and earned $960; Elizabeth-Carolyn is listed as "citrus packer" having worked 5 weeks in 1939 and earned $125. Victor and  Elizabeth-Carolyn are pictured in the photographs of the Irvine Valencia Growers Packing House workers, Orange, California, 1932 and Irvine Valencia Growers packing house workers, Irvine, California, 1936.

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Victorinus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Victorinus on FindAGrave.
Livinus-Petrus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Livinus-Petrus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954, United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956, United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919, United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch.

According to FamilySearch's Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925, Victorinus married Jeanette Degrez (Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave) from Elsene, Belgium on January 8th, 1916 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Victorinus is listed as a carpenter on the marriage certificate. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Victorinus was living with wife and baby at 370 Beniteau Street in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in June 1917, and was a carpenter employed by a "Jake Hecht". According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Victorinus and Jeanette were living at 894 Bessemore Avenue in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1920 with their daughters Camilla-Frieda (FindAGrave), age 3, and Margaret-Freda, age 2. Victorinus is listed as a carpenter. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Victorinus and Jeanette were living at 6532 Anstell Avenue in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930, in a house they owned worth $4000, with their children Camilla-Frieda, age 13, Margaret-Freda, age 12, Marie L, age 6, and Arthur-Edward, age 1 (SSDI, United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 on FamilySearch). Victorinus is listed as a mechanic and a carpenter. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Victorinus and Jeannette were living at 8938 Bessemore Avenue in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1940 in a house they owned worth $1500, with their daughter Marie, age 16, and sons Arthur-Edward, age 11 and Richard, age 3. Victor is listed as "maintenance" worker in a "parts manufacturing" plant, having worked 50 weeks in 1939 and earned $1872.  According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Victorinus was living at 20851 Etna Street in East Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1942, and was employed at Steel Materials on Gable Avenue in Detroit, listing his wife Jeanette as "person who will allways know your address".

Victorinus and Jeanette's daughter Camilla-Frieda's obituary reads:
Camilla Frieda Pasque (nee: VanDamme), age 91 of Fraser, died at Saturday, December 08, 2007 at Shelby Nursing Center in Shelby Township Michigan.
Camilla was born May 03, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of the late Victor VanDamme and the late Jeanette (nee: Degrez) VanDamme. She lived most of her life in Warren and graduated from Lincoln High School. She married her late husband July 27, 1935 and became a stay at home Mom, to raise her 8 children. Camilla was a proud mother who always kept her home immaculate. She enjoyed gardening and feeding her birds. Also Camilla loved spending time with her family playing Scrabble and joking around. She always had words of encouragement and support for her children and family. Camilla will be missed as the Matriarch of the Pasque family. Camilla was the beloved wife of the late Daniel C. Pasque. She is the loving mother of Daniel A. (Diana) Pasque, Victor (Evelyn) Pasque, James M. Pasque, Catherine (Dana) Markwood, Charles (Karen) Pasque, Frieda (Gary) Nilson, and Douglas (Roxanne) Pasque. Also surviving are her dear grandchildren; Danny J., David (Cathy), Wendy (Ed), Joe (Ann), Ron (Kathy), Laura (Tim), Kenny, Jimmy, Tammy (Tom), Darron (Suzanne), Bobby, Anita, Chuckie (Laura), Jeff (Sherry), Krista, Gary (Nichole), Craig (Kelly), KC (John), Kelly, Angela, Natalie (Steve), Andrea, Jessica, Jamie, and Nick C. She is the great-grandmother of Danny R., Jackie, Abby, Jessica, David, Nick, Michael, Tony, Allison, Patricia, Ronnie, Victor, Steven, Bradley, Ryan, Grace, Brendan, Trevor, Michael, Crystal, Savannah, Katilyn, Renee, Emily, Jeff, Joshua, Isabella, Gary, Jenna, Jack, Katie Lynn, Camilla, Anthony, James, and Cole. Great-great-grandmother of Kaidyn and Talon. Mrs. Pasque was predeceased by her son Robert Pasque, and her granddaughter Stefanie Pasque, and great-granddaughter Lauren Pasque. Visitation for Camilla will be Tuesday from 5-9 pm and Wednesday from 2-9 pm, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 Mile). Mrs. Pasque will lie in state Thursday 10:30 am at St. John Lutheran Church in Fraser, until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 am. Officiating the Funeral Service will be Rev. John Merrill. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.
Memorial donations are appreciated to the Arthritis Foundation 1050 Wilshire Drive, Suite 302 Troy MI 48084.

Victorinus and Jeanette's daughter Marie's obituary reads:
Marie Hartson - Age 85, September 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Warren. Loving mother of Gary (Michelle), Lee (Donna), Mark (Carol), the late Veronica (Robert) Hampton and the late Donna (Melvin) Guitar. Proud and loving grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Marge Asselin and Richard VanDamme. Donations preferred to the . Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Cadillac Memorial. Share memories with the family at WujekCalcaterra.com
Published in The Detroit News on Sept. 24, 2008

According to his death certificate on Michiganology, Livinus-Petrus's home address was 4714 Lakeview Avenue, Wayne County, Detroit at the time of his death in December 1928. The death certificate lists his occupation as press operator in the "Motor Products Company" and states bronchial pneumonia as cause of death. 

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Romanus-Albertus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Romanus-Albertus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924, Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954 (2, 3, 4), United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956 on FamilySearch.
Elodia-Maria on the Ellis Island database : (1). Elodia-Maria on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 on FamilySearch.
Joannes-Josephus on the Ellis Island database : (1), (2)

From the Encyclopedia Titanica :
Mr Joannes Joseph Van de Velde was born on 4th August 1876. While his given name was Joannes, he was usually called Joseph. Unlike most of the other Belgians on the Titanic, he had been to America before, and this journey would be his third visit. He was a weaver with his own weaving loom like Alphonse De Pelsmaeker's father. Like the latter, he had been out of work because of the textile mill competition in Ninove and Aalst. He married in 1898 to Marie Baudar, who worked as a seamstress in Denderhoutem. The couple had four children. Van de Velde had been convinced by the local White Star agency to travel to America and earn good money as a farm hand. It was speculated that it was Van de Velde who convinced the others from the Denderhoutem area to come with him to America since he had already experienced it. Marie Van de Velde accompanied her husband on foot to the train station to see he and the others off. He boarded the Titanic at Southampton as a third class passenger (ticket number 345780, £9 10s). Van de Velde died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified. Shortly after the sinking, survivor Theodor De Mulder paid a visit to Marie Van de Velde and her family. According to the Van de Velde descendants, De Mulder comforted Marie and spoke words of comfort, plus relaying the last days he spent with her husband.

According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Romanus-Albertus was living at 93 Palmer, Apartment 13, in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in September 1918, employed as trucker by Studebaker on John R. & Piquette in Detroit, listing his wife Elodia-Maria as nearest relative. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1920, Romanus-Albertus and Elodia-Maria were living at 1610 Palmer Avenue in Detroiy, Wayne County, Michigan in 1920 with their son Marcel (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 (2), Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996, SSDI on FamilySearch; FindAGrave), age 13. Romanus-Albertus is listed as laborer in a lighting company. According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, US Census Population Schedules, 1930, Elodia-Maria was living at 8140 Palmer Avenue in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in 1930, in a $34 per month rental, with her son Marcel, age 22 and Joannes-Josephus' brother-in-law Isidor-Josef Baudar. Elodia-Maria is listed as apartment manager; Marcel is listed as a truck driver. 

Romanus-Albertus and Elodia-Maria's son Marcellus married Marcella Gudenau (SSDI on FamilySearch; Obit; FindAGrave). According to FamilySearch's Historical Records, 1940 United States Federal Census, Marcellus and Marcella were living at 12320 Rosemary Avenue, Detroit, Michigan in 1940 in a place they rented for $45 per month, together with their son Richard, age 5, daughter Patricia Ann, age 3 and son Gerald, age 1. Marcellus is listed as a milk man working for a dairy company, having worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $2350.

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…Bretteville-Sur-Laize was another beautifully-groomed war cemetery visited on the tour. Located near Calvados, France, not too distant from the city of Caen, there are 2,872 identified Canadian war dead interred there including three Wallaceburg-connected casualties…

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Emma Van Herreweghe married Alois Van Der Stock (could be Leon or Leopold). They had two daughters: Rachel & Marion. Rachel married Fermin Declercq, now deceased.  Marion married Gaston Boerjan. I can add to this Marion has died I don't know when she died...
PhilipVan Herreweghe's wife Mary is still alive. Mary is Polish⁽¹⁾. Daughters Elaine and Carol...
We were surprised to see Sidonia's mother was a Van Impe. In the 30s and 40s there was a Van Impe in Detroit that had a band and played the accordion in the Belgium bars and dance clubs. In 44 or 45 his liver went bad an he almost died. He did live but while he was sick he found God and became a reborn Christen, quit drinking and his mission in life was to save every bodies soul. Needless to say when people seen him coming they would hide. I don't know V.I.s first name but he had a son [Jack] born in Belgium. Today Jack has half hour TV shows at night in every large city in the US. Jack is based in Troy Michigan... They talk for about half the show and the other half they sell books, tapes, CDs or any thing the can. My cousin Rachel De Clerque tells me Jack is worth over seventy five million dollars. This is his web sight if your interested. http://www.jvim.com/...
James Prosper Van Herreweghe, email Tue Dec 5., 2006
(1): is not correct. Philip's wife was Mildred and according to the obituary above, Mildred was Hungarian, not Polish

I am Emma VanHerreweghe VanDerStock's granddaughter.  My grandfather's name was Alois VanDerStock.  They  had two daughters Rachel (my mom) and Mary (my aunt).  My mom Rachel passed away on September 5, 2007 at the age of 86.  My aunt Mary has also passed away... My aunt's name was Mary but some did call her Marion she married Gaston Boerjan and they had two sons Ronald and James.  James passed away in 1976.  My mom Rachel married Firmin DeClercq and had two children Marion (me) and Gerald.  Rachel was the oldest born in 1921 and Mary was born in 1925.
Email Marion DeClercq Lelito, Friday  April 11th, 2008

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Petrus on the Ellis Island database : (1). Petrus on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 and Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 on FamilySearch. Petrus' death certificate on Michiganology.
Sidonia on the Michigan, Detroit Manifests of Arrivals at the Port of Detroit, 1906-1954 on FamilySearch.
Franciscus-Xaverius on the Ellis Island database : (1). Franciscus-Xaverius on the New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.
Maria-Irma on the Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.
Emerentia on the Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch. 
Philemondus on the Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 and  Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.
Joannes-Franciscus on the Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.
Celeste-Rachel on the Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993, Social Security Death Index and Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996 on FamilySearch.

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