I would be very interested in thata book as my aunts and uncles are probably in it. Please contact me at whmnancy@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <MIKENT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:02 PM Subject: [MIKENT] Grand Rapids, MI High School yearbook, 1936 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: margerice1 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8609/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I have a copy of "The Saga" 1936 yearbook, for Creston High School, Grand > Rapids (Kent Co.), MI High School, which I would like to get into the > hands of someone who has a family member in the class of 1936-39. 72 > pages of photos and stories in this hardcover book which is in excellent > condition. Please email me at margerice@prodigy.net. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MIKENT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karyl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8608.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've never asked. I was lucky enough to have a friend In Lowell who looked for me. But they were very pleasant and it wouldn't hurt to email. go here: http://www.kdl.org/about/contact_us There is a link to "ask KDL". Alternative: call 619-647-3926. Englehardt Public library. Happy Hunting Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: s_siegmund Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8608.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you - how are they about lookups? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karyl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8608.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Lowell library has microfilm of a lot of the old papers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: s_siegmund Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8608/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know where I can find the Lowell Journal? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: babydoe116 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8607/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the obit of Gunnar Anderson, b 3 Oct 1865 in Kragero, Norway. No 84. http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?urnread_imagesize=full&info=ingen&hode=nei&show=74&uid=136585&js=j He died 7 May 1942,in Grand Rapids, and was buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery with his siblings.Husband of Eliza Jane Elferdink. Thank You in advance. Stine, Oslo. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: babydoe116 Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8606/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Robert D. Anderson, age 80, of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, Michael (Gail) Warn, Gary (Michele) Warn, Cynthia (Michael) Andrews, Nancy (Tony) Phifer; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and one brother, John (Phyllis) Anderson. Funeral services including committal will be held Thursday 2:00 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gerald Pohly officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Zaagman Memorial Chapel Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: babydoe116 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8604.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The info in Effies obit gave the familytree of George Jerome Harvey. George Jerome Harvey, b. 1854 in New York, He married Fanny De Vries, b. OKT 1865 in Netherlands, d. 21 DEC 1929 in New Port Richey, Florida, buried in Grand Rapids. resided 1900 in Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, resided 1910 - 1920 in Grand Rapids. I. Effie E Harvey, b. 6 JUL 1892 in Michigan, d. 4 FEB 1984 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She married John Andrew Anderson, b. 2 JUL 1897 in Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, (son of Gunder Andersen and Elizah Jane Elferdink) d. 13 MAR 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A. Robert D Anderson, b. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. B. James E Anderson, b. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. C. John David Anderson, b. in Grand Rapids. II. Elsie A Harvey, b. 2 JUL 1888 in Granges, Allegan, Michigan, d. 20 JUL 1933 in Grand Rapids. She married George Hartger, married 30 SEP 1912 in Grand Rapids, b. 22 MAR 1886 in Manlius, Allegan, Michigan, (son of John Hartger and Gersenja Mepjance) d. 28 DEC 1954 in El Paso, Texas. A. George Jerome Hartger, b. 27 JAN 1915 in Michigan, d. 16 SEP 1985 in Vista, San Diego, California B. Margaret, adopted. III. Marion Grace Harvey, b. 7 AUG 1890 in Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan, d. 9 APR 1989 in Lakeland, Polk, Florida. She married James L Crawford, married 21 APR 1921, b. 1881, (son of James Kelbreath Crawford and Sarah Jane Torrance) resided 1930 in Detroit. A. Phyllis Crawford, b. 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. IV. Milo Darwin Harvey, b. 9 NOV 1894 in Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan, d. DEC 1968 in Deerfield Beach, Broward, Florida. He married Ethel Queenie Isabel Johnstone, married 18 APR 1925 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, b. 28 JAN 1901 in York, Canada, (daughter of Benjamin Charles Johnstone and Sarah Etta Mercer) d. 31 JAN 1984 in Deerfield Beach, Broward, Florida, resided 1910 - 1920 in Detroit. V. Frances Willard Harvey, b. 14 DEC 1896 in Saugatuck, Michigan. She married Louis Vander Veen, married 21 NOV 1921 in Grand Rapids, b. 15 FEB 1895 in Grand Rapids, (son of Peter Vander Veen and Petra Deane Medendorp). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: babydoe116 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8604.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That is very kind, Thank You very much. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hringer1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8604.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello I am not related to these families. Grand Rapids Press l4 Mar l977 Anderson John A anderson aged 79 of Grand Rapids retired automobile salesman passed away Sunday Mar l3, l977. surviving is his wife Effie; his children Robert D and Dorothy anderson of Kentwood; James E. anderson of Grand Rapids; John D. and alice anderson of Holland (Mich) 7 grandchildren;2 great grandchildren. Services will be held Weds. at l.30 at the Trinity Lutheran Church 2700 E. fulton St. Dr. raymond A heine officiating. Internment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Mrs. anderson was a member of Trinity Lutheran church and of Doric Lodge No 342 Free and Accepted Masons and the ancient Scottish Rite. The family will be at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel Monday 7-9 and tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Grand Rapids Press Sunday 5 Feb l984 Anderson Mrs. effie E. anderson aged 9l widow of the late John A Anderson passed away Sat. morning at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. surviving are her children Robert D and Dorothy Anderson of Kentwood; James E. anderson of Grand rapids; John D and Phyllis anderson of Holland (Mich) seven grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Grace Crawford; a sister in law Mrs. Queenie Harvey both of Florida. Service including committall will be held tues afternoon at l.30 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church 2700 E. fulton Pastors James G. cobb and Luther R. Livingston officiating. Internment in chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. the family will be at the Zaagman Memorial chapel sunday 2-4 and 7-9 and Monday eve 7-9. those desiring may send memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran church. Helen Ringer Kent co Mich. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: frysk48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/3178.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Jessica, I have this VanderWal family in my tree and I was wondering who you mean regarding your grandfather Harry? Is his name Harland (who was the adopted son of Meindert and Martha VanderWal) but he was called Harry or is your grandfather from some other VanderWal family? I have lots of info regarding this VanderWal family, especially from the Netherlands. John Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: STEIL, FAVORS, BRASWELL, GWILLIAMS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8605/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STEIL, Mr. Michael A., II Age 39 Of Grand Rapids Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, surrounded by his family. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Richelle "Rikki"; stepchildren, April (Shauna) Favors, Richelle (Jobe) Braswell; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Gavin, and Giannah; his parents, Michael and Lynn Steil; brother, Kirby (Missy) Steil; grandparents, Vurlah and Charles Gwilliams; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael worked for Steil Inc., Guilford of Maine, in Grand Rapids, for ten years as a machine operator and for Centenial Country Club. He loved music and enjoyed going to concerts. He played the saxophone and belonged to West Michigan Blues Society with his wife, Rikki. In his youth, he received music scholarships to fine arts camps and Western Michigan University summer programs. He also loved participating in sports such as fishing, downhill skiing, darts, and especially enjoyed golfing and watching the Lions with his friends. Michael is devoted to caring for his granddaughter, Gabrielle (she was t! he pride and joy of his life). He was always upbeat, outgoing, giving, and will be remembered as one who would go to great lengths to step up to help others in need. A funeral service will be held Friday, 1 PM at the funeral home. His family will receive visitors Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers, Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd. NW. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Spectrum Health Hospice. ARSULOWICZ BROTHERS, REMEMBRANCE MORTUARY www.arsulowiczbrothers.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/14/2009 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rogerelkins199 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8490.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Saw your recent post. I'm a relative of freeman and prudence Elkins. I live in Michigan, and about 60 miles from where they lived in Kent County. I have some information and will dig it out and happy to share. Their son James is my ggrandfather Roger Elkins rogerelkins@netonecom.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rogerelkins199 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8490.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have some information on Freeman Elkins & prudence Carter I am a relative. Will dig out the info and share with you. i believe many of the Elkins ae buried in Cedar Springs MI rogerelkins@netonecom.net son, freeman elkins died in the Civil War and is buried in NYC Roger Elkins Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carlsonjm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8577.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The census reports below will answer a couple of your questions. 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Adrian Witkam Home in 1900: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan Age: 39 Birth Date: Apr 1861 Birthplace: Netherlands Race: White Ethnicity: American Gender: Male Immigration Year: 1894 Relationship to head-of-house: Head Father's Birthplace: Netherlands Mother's Birthplace: Netherlands Spouse's name: Theodora Marriage Year: 1884 Marital Status: Married Years Married: 16 Residence : Grand Rapids City, Kent, Michigan Household Members: Adrian Witkam 39, furniture filler Theodora Witkam 41 Hubertus Witkam 15, sand paperer Clement Witkam 12 John Witkam 10 Annie Witkam 9 Theresia Witkam 5 Adriana Witkam 4 Cornelia Witkam 1 John De Roo?Ter 28 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Dorothy Wickham Age in 1910: 50 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Netherlands Relation to Head-of-house: Wife Father's Birth Place: Netherlands Mother's Birth Place: Netherlands Spouse's name: Adrian Home in 1910: Grand Rapids Ward 5, Kent, Michigan Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Female Year of Immigration: 1884 Household Members: Adrian Wickham 48, painter / house Dorothy Wickham 50 Bert Wickham 23, hardware store Clement Wickham 21, hardware store Grace Wickham 15 Ada Wickham 14 Above census says Dorothy had 7 children and 5 were living, so I think Johannes and Cornelia died by 1910 (Apr). 1920 United States Federal Census Name: Herbert Whitcomb Home in 1920: Allegan Ward 2, Allegan, Michigan Age: 34 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886 Birthplace: Holland Relation to Head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Mable Father's Birth Place: Holland Mother's Birth Place: France Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Year of Immigration: 1892 Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 652 Household Members: Herbert Whitcomb 34 Mable Whitcomb 27 Dorothy Whitcomb 7 William Whitcomb 5 Robert Whitcomb 3 7/12 Catherine Whitcomb 1 2/12 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Herbert Whitcomb Home in 1930: Allegan, Allegan, Michigan Age: 42 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888 Birthplace: Netherlands Relation to Head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Mable Race: White Occupation: plummer Household Members: Herbert Whitcomb 42 Mable Whitcomb 37 Dorothy Whitcomb 18 William Whitcomb 15 Robert Whitcomb 13 Kathryn Whitcomb 11 Margaret Whitcomb 9 Barbra Whitcomb 6 I searched at http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0 as I think you did also. The birth records of the 3 youngest just don't seem to be there! You might try this for marriages and obits (Kent County): http://data.wmgs.org/ Joan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: babydoe116 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8604/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I hope to get the obits for the Andersons of Grand Rapids: John Andrew, b 2 jul 1897 in Holland, Ottawa, d unknown date March 1977, Gr Rapids. His wife is listed as Effie along with children: Robert D, 1926, James E, 1927 and John David Anderson, 1932. Effie Anderson is listed dead in East Grand Rapids 4 feb 1984. John A had two sisters; Beatrice Anderson, infant, 1893-1895 Eugenia Marie Anderson. Her obit 1953: Former Local Residents Dies in Grand Rapids. Gravesite services will be held at 3:15 pm Saturday in Pilgrim Home Cemetery for Miss Eugenia Marie Anderson, 58, a former Holland resident, who died Wednesday in Blodgett Memorial Hospital in East Grand Rapids after lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday from Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Miss Anderson attended Holland public schools, and for many years was employed in the office at the American Red Cross in Grand Rapids. Surviving are one brother, John A Anderson, and the three nephews Robert, James and John David Anderson, all of Grand Rapids. Note: Born 22 march 1895. Parents were Gunner Andersen from Kragero, Norway, 1865-7 May 1942, and Elizabeth Jane Elferdink, 1869-12 Dec 1921. Both parents buried at Pilgrim Home Cemetery, along with Gunnars norwegian relatives. They probably died in Gr Rapids, I would much appreciate an obit lookup for them. Thank You in advance. Stine, Oslo. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jessicalv2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/3178.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hello I am the grandaughter of harry vanderwal i have been researching his family and came across the obituary could you help me in any way with the history. thank you Jessica Nave Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jooleewee Surnames: Payne Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8602.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. Since he was from Lowell, Michigan, maybe there's an obituary in an old "Lowell" newspaper from 1978. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hringer1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8602.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello; According to the WMGS.org database of newspaper listing of the obituaries in Grand Rapids newspapers there is no listing for an obit for Arnold Payne. helen ringer kent co mich. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: burleyjr1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8603/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for relatives of Bob and Hannah Stevens from Carter County KY. He died and wife Hannah moved to Michigan with two children. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.