(Contributed by Stine Kvistad - stine.heldal@gmail.com )
 

NOTE: There are obituaries, wedding announcements, births, etc.  at the bottom of this file.  Any name that is highlighted will lead you to a particular event.  If you are interested in any of the families below, contact Stine Kvistad at the above email address.

Family Groups
 Andersen, Alverson, Dozeman and Eastman


Descendants of Anders Andersen

 

Generation No. 1

1. ANDERS1 ANDERSEN He married BIRTHE ELLEFSDATTER VOJE.

Child of ANDERS ANDERSEN and BIRTHE VOJE is:

2. i. OLE2 ANDERSEN, b. 06 May 1862, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 08 Apr 1936, Holland, MI, USA.

 

Generation No. 2

2. OLE2 ANDERSEN (ANDERS1) was born 06 May 1862 in Kragero, Telemark, Norway, and died 08 Apr 1936 in Holland, MI, USA. He married GUNHILD MARIE OLSEN MORLAND, daughter of OLE MORLAND and SERINE KNUTSDATTER. She was born 07 May 1863 in Kragero, Telemark, Norway, and died 1925 in Kragero, Telemark, Norway.

More About OLE ANDERSEN:

Burial: 1936, Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, MI

Immigration: 03 Feb 1925, From Norway

Children of OLE ANDERSEN and GUNHILD MORLAND are:

3. i. ANDERS BERNHARD3 ANDERSEN, b. 23 Jul 1888, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 19 Jun 1953, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI.

4. ii. OLAF SIGVART ANDERSEN, b. 28 Aug 1890, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 1968, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI.

iii. GUNNAR ANDERSEN, b. 16 Mar 1894, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 19 Mar 1949, Holland, MI, USA; m. MARTHA CARRIE; b. 1900; d. Jun 1979, Bur-14 Jun 1979, Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, MI.

More About GUNNAR ANDERSEN:
Burial: Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, MI
Immigration: 02 May 1913, To Michigan, USA

More About MARTHA CARRIE:
Burial: pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, MI

5. iv. BERTHA ANDERSEN, b. 02 Jun 1897, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 19 Jan 1989, Holland, MI, USA.

v. OSCAR MARTINIUS ANDERSEN, b. 15 Jul 1907, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 23 Sep 1976, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.

More About OSCAR MARTINIUS ANDERSEN:
Immigration: 15 Oct 1925, To Michigan, USA

6. vi. GUNHILD SERENE ANDERSEN, b. 19 Jun 1909, Kragero, Telemark, Norway; d. 20 Jan 2006, Douglas, MI, USA;Bur-Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, MI, USA; m. Victor R. Hansen

 

Generation No. 3

3. ANDERS BERNHARD3 ANDERSEN (OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 23 Jul 1888 in Kragero, Telemark, Norway, and died 19 Jun 1953 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. He married GURENA M.. She was born Abt. 1887 in Michigan, and died Oct 1958 in Bur-28 Oct 1958, Holland, MI.

More About ANDERS BERNHARD ANDERSEN:
Burial: Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, MI

More About GURENA M.:
Burial: 1958, Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, MI

Children of ANDERS ANDERSEN and GURENA M. are:

7. i. OLEN M.4 ANDERSEN, b. 28 Aug 1915, Michigan; d. 08 Dec 2003, Winter Haven, FL.

ii. ANDREW BERNARD ANDERSEN, b. 1919, Michigan.

iii. HILDA M. ANDERSEN, b. 29 Sep 1922, Michigan; d. Oct 1989, Detroit, Wayne, MI; m. CALVIN A. BROWN; b. 1917, Michigan; d. 15 May 2003, Holland, MI, USA.

iv. WILLIAM E. ANDERSEN, b. 1923, Michigan.

 

4. OLAF SIGVART3 ANDERSEN (OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 28 Aug 1890 in Kragero, Telemark, Norway, and died 1968 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. He married RACHEL ROSELLE STROWENJANS, daughter of DERRICK STROWENJANS and TRIENJE COOPER. She was born 20 Oct 1889 in Holland, MI, USA, and died 1925.

More About OLAF SIGVART ANDERSEN:
Confirmation: 02 Oct 1904, Kragero, Telemark, Norway
Immigration: 17 Nov 1911, To Michigan, USA

Children of OLAF ANDERSEN and RACHEL STROWENJANS are:

8. i. TREVAH MARIE4 ANDERSEN, b. 18 May 1916, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; d. 28 Mar 2000, Ludington, Mason, MI.

ii. DELWIN ANDERSEN, b. 20 Sep 1918, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; d. 27 Mar 1945, Luzon, Manila, Phillipines; m. LOIS DEUR.

9. iii. MARY ANN ANDERSEN, b. 1921, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI.

iv. SHIRLEY JEAN ANDERSEN, b. 1925, Holland, MI, USA; m. DONALD B. HOUGE; b. Holland, MI, USA; d. Res: Florida.

Notes for SHIRLEY JEAN ANDERSEN:

Shirley was raised by her uncle Gunnar Andersen and his wife Martha Carrie.

More About DONALD B. HOUGE:

Occupation: Veterinarian

 

5. BERTHA3 ANDERSEN (OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 02 Jun 1897 in Kragero, Telemark, Norway, and died 19 Jan 1989 in Holland, MI, USA. She married BERT SHANK. He was born 12 Oct 1888 in Hopkins, Allegan, MI, and died Apr 1969 in Holland, MI, USA.

Notes for BERTHA ANDERSEN:
Bertha resided on W. 9th Street in Holland, MI - 1930
She is buried in Douglas Cemetery, Allegan County, MI
She emigrated to Michigan 15 Oct 1925
Immigrated - 3 Nov 1925 in New York
Occupation: 1925, Nurse

Child of BERTHA ANDERSEN is:

10. i. ELLEN MARIE4 ANDERSEN, b. 15 Mar 1916, Norway; d. 28 May 1999, Holland, MI, USA.

 

6. GUNHILD SERENE3 ANDERSEN (OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 19 Jun 1909 in Kragero, Telemark, Norway, and died 20 Jan 2006 in Douglas, MI. She married VICTOR R. HANSEN.

Child of GUNHILD ANDERSEN and VICTOR HANSEN is:

11. i. KAREN4 HANSEN, b. Michigan.; m. 1st ---- Plekes; m. 2nd Thomas Eastman

 

Generation No. 4

7. OLEN M.4 ANDERSEN (ANDERS BERNHARD3, OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 28 Aug 1915 in Michigan, and died 08 Dec 2003 in Winter Haven, FL. He married (1) MILDRED LABAN in Holland, daughter of ADRIAN LABAN and ANNA WESTRA. She was born 16 Sep 1919. He married (2) JULIA B. AALDERINK in second marriage, daughter of G. AALDERINK and --- WOLBERT. She was born 12 May 1923 in Holland, MI, USA, and died 08 Jan 2000 in Winter Haven, FL.  Julia married first, JULIUS JACOBS.  Julia was the daughter of Mr. & MRS. GEORGE AALDERINK.  He married (3) HARRIET Aft. 2000.

Child of OLEN ANDERSEN and MILDRED LABAN is:

i. ERIC OLEN5 ANDERSEN, b. 1942, Michigan; d. 2000-Noblesville, IN; m. NANCY ANN SPODECK.

 

8. TREVAH MARIE4 ANDERSEN (OLAF SIGVART3, OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 18 May 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI, and died 28 Mar 2000 in Ludington, Mason, MI. She married WILLIAM SVEN LINDBERG II, born ca 1917, died 8? May 1985, Irons, MI, son of WILLIAM LINDBERG and DOROTHY.

Children of TREVAH ANDERSEN and WILLIAM LINDBERG are:

i. LINNEA MARIE5 LINDBERG, b. 13 Apr 1952, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; d. 11 Jan 1994, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; m. GEORGE BERNARD PATTOK.

12. ii. WILLIAM SVEN LINDBERG III, b. Grand Rapids, Kent, MI.  Resided Columbus, OH.

 

9. MARY ANN4 ANDERSEN (OLAF SIGVART3, OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 1921 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. She married LEMUEL J. HARRIS III, son of LEMUEL HARRIS and JENNIE. He was born 02 Jan 1918 in Holland, MI, USA, and died 27 Apr 1999 in Laguna Hills, Orange, CA.

Notes for MARY ANN ANDERSEN:
Mary Ann was raised by her uncle Gunnar Andersen and his wife, Martha Carrie.
She and her husband, Lemuel, reisded in Grand Rapids in 1948.

Child of MARY ANDERSEN and LEMUEL HARRIS is:

i. ----5 HARRIS, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI.

 

10. ELLEN MARIE4 ANDERSEN (BERTHA3, OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 15 Mar 1916 in Norway, and died 28 May 1999 in Holland, MI, USA. She married WILMER DOZEMAN, son of RALPH DOZEMAN and GRACE MASSELINK. He was born 1913 in Oakland, MI.

Children of ELLEN ANDERSEN and WILMER DOZEMAN are:

i. DAVID LEE5 DOZEMAN, d. 2008-reside in Holland, MI.

ii. RICHARD DOZEMAN.

iii. ROBERT DOZEMAN.

 

11. KAREN4 HANSEN (GUNHILD SERENE3 ANDERSEN, OLE2, ANDERS1) was born Jun 1939 in Michigan.   She married first -?- Plekes.  She married second THOMAS NELSON EASTMAN, son of BUDD EASTMAN and SUSAN ALVERSON. He was born Abt. 1938 in Marion, Charlevoix, MI.

Notes for KAREN HANSEN:
Her name was Karen Hansen Plekes at the time of her marriage to Thomas Eastman.

 

Children of KAREN HANSEN and THOMAS EASTMAN are:

i. TODD5 EASTMAN, m. KATHY COOK.

ii. K. EASTMAN.

 

Generation No. 5

12. WILLIAM SVEN5 LINDBERG III (TREVAH MARIE4 ANDERSEN, OLAF SIGVART3, OLE2, ANDERS1) was born 27 Mar 1945 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. He married KAREN.

Children of WILLIAM LINDBERG and KAREN are:

i. WILLIAM SVEN6 LINDBERG IV

ii. ALICIA LINDBERG

 

13. DAVID LEE5 DOZEMAN (ELLEN MARIE4 ANDERSEN, BERTHA3, OLE2, ANDERS1) died in 2008-reside in Holland, MI. He married LOIS ANN HUIZEN 12 Oct 1962 in Holland, Ottawa, MI, daughter of JOSEPH HUIZEN.

Children of DAVID DOZEMAN and LOIS HUIZEN are:

i. DANIEL JOHN6 DOZEMAN, b. 31 Mar 1971, Holland, MI, USA; d. 10 May 1971, Holland, MI, USA.

ii. DAWN LYNNAE DOZEMAN,

 

Descendants of Ralph Dozeman

 

Generation No. 1

1. RALPH2 DOZEMAN (JAN S.1) was born 1881 in Obit, and died 1980. He married GRACE MASSELINK.

Children of RALPH DOZEMAN and GRACE MASSELINK are:

i. JOHN "JOE"3 DOZEMAN, b. 1903, Oakland, MI; d. 1970.

ii. HENRY DOZEMAN, b. 1905, Oakland, MI; d. 1987; m. ---- HELDER.

iii. JULIA DOZEMAN, b. 1906, Oakland, MI; d. 1983; m. CLARENCE BOEVE.

2. iv. WILMER DOZEMAN

v. RUTH DOZEMAN, b. 1918, Oakland, MI; d. 1994; m. ANDREW BOEVE.

vi. JENNIE DOZEMAN, b. 14 Mar 1920, Oakland, MI; d. 14 Mar 1920.

 

Generation No. 2

2. WILMER3 DOZEMAN (RALPH2, JAN S.1) was born 1913 in Oakland, MI. He married ELLEN MARIE ANDERSEN, daughter of BERTHA ANDERSEN. She was born 15 Mar 1916 in Norway, and died 28 May 1999 in Holland, MI, USA.

Children of WILMER DOZEMAN and ELLEN ANDERSEN are:

3. i. DAVID LEE4 DOZEMAN, d. 2008-reside in Holland, MI.

ii. RICHARD DOZEMAN.

iii. ROBERT DOZEMAN.

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Descendants of Thomas Phillip Eastman

 

Generation No. 1

1. THOMAS PHILLIP1 EASTMAN was born 10 May 1872 in Easton, Ionia, MI, and died 29 Jan 1945 in Holland, Ottawa, MI. He married JENNIE STEGENGA. She was born 11 Dec 1879 in Michigan, and died 16 Feb 1916.

Children of THOMAS EASTMAN and JENNIE STEGENGA are:

2. i. BUDD NELSON2 EASTMAN, b. 22 Aug 1899, Holland, MI, USA; d. 06 Jun 1990, Holland, MI, USA.

ii. NEAL A. EASTMAN - Michigan.

 

Generation No. 2

2. BUDD NELSON2 EASTMAN (THOMAS PHILLIP1) was born 22 Aug 1899 in Holland, MI, USA, and died 06 Jun 1990 in Holland, MI, USA. He married SUSAN EMELINE ALVERSON 20 Dec 1923 in Michigan, daughter of SIMON ALVERSON and FRANCIS FULLER. She was born 30 Dec 1904 in Marion, Charlevoix, MI, and died 25 Mar 2002 in Holland, MI, USA.

Children of BUDD EASTMAN and SUSAN ALVERSON are:

3. i. DONNA MAE3 EASTMAN.

ii. MICHAEL WILLIAM EASTMAN, m. CHERYL HOOKER.

4. iii. JENNIE EASTMAN, b. Michigan.

5. iv. LOIS EASTMAN, b. Michigan.

v. MARIAN EASTMAN, b. Michigan;

6. vi. THOMAS NELSON EASTMAN, b. Marion, Charlevoix, MI.

vii. ROBERT J. EASTMAN, b. 29 Jun 1942, Holland, MI, USA; d. 10 Jan 2008, Holland, MI, USA.

viii. STEPHEN EDWARD EASTMAN, b. 1948, Holland, MI, USA; d. 29 Nov 1999, Holland, MI, USA.

 

Generation No. 3

3. DONNA MAE3 EASTMAN (BUDD NELSON2, THOMAS PHILLIP1) She married JOHN DREYER.

Child of DONNA EASTMAN and JOHN DREYER is:

i. LISA4 DREYER.

 

4. JENNIE3 EASTMAN (BUDD NELSON2, THOMAS PHILLIP1) was born Abt. 1925 in Michigan. She married (1) BERNARD LAARMAN. She married (2) ROBERT OISTEN.

Children of JENNIE EASTMAN and BERNARD LAARMAN are:

i. DAVID4 LAARMAN.

ii. BERNARD LAARMAN.

iii. CAROL LAARMAN.

 

5. LOIS3 EASTMAN (BUDD NELSON2, THOMAS PHILLIP1) was born Michigan. She married JOSEPH P. MITCHELL 1948. He was born 04 Oct 1925 in Union Beach, NJ, and died 17 Dec 2004 in Holland, MI, USA.

Children of LOIS EASTMAN and JOSEPH MITCHELL are:

7. i. PAULA4 MITCHELL.

ii. DARRYL MITCHELL, m. ROSEMARY.

 

6. THOMAS NELSON3 EASTMAN (BUDD NELSON2, THOMAS PHILLIP1) was born Marion, Charlevoix, MI. He married KAREN HANSEN, daughter of VICTOR HANSEN and GUNHILD ANDERSEN.

Notes for KAREN HANSEN:
Her name was Karen Hansen Plekes at the time of her marriage to Thomas Eastman.
Possibly a first marriage to ? Plekes.

Children of THOMAS EASTMAN and KAREN HANSEN are:

i. TODD4 EASTMAN, m. KATHY COOK.

ii. K. EASTMAN.

 

Generation No. 4

7. PAULA4 MITCHELL (LOIS3 EASTMAN, BUDD NELSON2, THOMAS PHILLIP1) She married CRAIG VAN DYKE 23 Jan.

Children of PAULA MITCHELL and CRAIG VAN DYKE are:

i. GRETCHEN5 VAN DYKE, m. BUCKLEY BROCKMANN.

ii. LANDON VAN DYKE, m. JOHANNA.

iii. MEGAN VAN DYKE.

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Descendants of Simon David Alverson

 

Generation No. 1

1. SIMON DAVID1 ALVERSON was born 1862, and died 1931 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, Mi. He married FRANCIS AURA FULLER, daughter of MELVIN FULLER and JEAN TROBRIDGE. She was born in Died, 74 yrs., and died in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, Mi.

Children of SIMON ALVERSON and FRANCIS FULLER are:

i. DAVID ORLE2 ALVERSON, b. 1893; d. 1965.

ii. MARY PHENALIA ALVERSON, b. 1897; d. 1994.

iii. JENNIE LAVINIA ALVERSON,

iv. GEORGE WILLIAM ALVERSON, b. 09 Mar 1901; d. Feb 1978.

v. ALLEN DANIEL ALVERSON

2. vi. SUSAN EMELINE ALVERSON, b. 30 Dec 1904, Marion, Charlevoix, MI; d. 25 Mar 2002, Holland, MI, USA.

vii. ARTHUR JOHN ALVERSON, b. 14 Feb 1906; d. 25 Nov 1943, Manatee, FL.

viii. ETTIE ALVERSON

ix. JOSEPH B. ALVERSON, b. 1912; d. 14 Aug 1986.

x. WALTER NATHAN ALVERSON, b. 26 Jan 1915; d. 20 May 1995, Park Tp., Ottawa Co., MI; m. VIRGINIA JEAN FRIS, 23 May.

 

Generation No. 2

2. SUSAN EMELINE2 ALVERSON (SIMON DAVID1) was born 30 Dec 1904 in Marion, Charlevoix, MI, and died 25 Mar 2002 in Holland, MI, USA. She married (1) BUDD NELSON EASTMAN 20 Dec 1923 in Michigan, son of THOMAS EASTMAN and JENNIE STEGENGA. He was born 22 Aug 1899 in Holland, MI, USA, and died 06 Jun 1990 in Holland, MI, USA. She married (2) ROBERT OISTEN 1972.

Children of SUSAN ALVERSON and BUDD EASTMAN are:

3. i. DONNA MAE3 EASTMAN.

ii. MICHAEL WILLIAM EASTMAN, m. CHERYL HOOKER.

4. iii. JENNIE EASTMAN, b. Michigan.

5. iv. LOIS EASTMAN, b. Michigan.

v. MARIAN EASTMAN

6. vi. THOMAS NELSON EASTMAN, b. Marion, Charlevoix, MI.

vii. ROBERT J. EASTMAN, b. 29 Jun 1942, Holland, MI, USA; d. 10 Jan 2008, Holland, MI, USA.

viii. STEPHEN EDWARD EASTMAN, b. 1948, Holland, MI, USA; d. 29 Nov 1999, Holland, MI, USA.

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OBITUARIES, MARRIAGES, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC.

 

 

                     David Alverson

       

 

    Walter and Virginia (Fris) Alverson

   

Mrs.  John Alverson Van Andel

                      

                                Julius Jacobs

  

                Andrew B. Andersen  

            

    Mildred Andersen Laban

  

               Oscar M. Andersen        

  

                           Olaf  Sigvart Andersen                            

  
Eric Andersen & Nancy Spodeck Engagement   

                     
Jacob Dozeman

      

                                  Gunnar Andersen

                                           

                                John "Joe" Dozeman                                                                        Hattie (Dozeman) Hulst

                   

                                                                                                                                                  

               

                                                                                  Trevah M. Anderson Lindberg - Wedding and Death 

 

                                          
                                           Linnea Lindberg Pattok

   

                                                                           

          

                            Mr. and Mrs. Budd Eastman

                                            Thomas and Karen (Hansen) Eastman marriage

 Karen Hansen Plekes 

     

         Miss Paula Mitchell bridal shower                     

     

  Major Joseph P. Mitchell   

           

                
              Major and Mrs. J. P. Mitchell                                                          

              

 Annette H. (Brewer) Shank                             Philo Shank

       

 Tombstone of Philo S. and Annette H. Shank                        Tombstone of Bert and Bertha Shank

     

             Robert L. Shank      

 

                  

                                    Bert Shank   

           

 Mrs. George Aalderink  

           

                             Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Laban                       

Gunnar Andersen Birth Record

   

Two Pictures of Kragero About 1930

Obituaries, Etc. for the Andersen Family and Connecting Lines

Julia B. (Aalderink) Jacobs Andersen, daughter of G. Aalderink and ---- Wolbert, b. 12 May 1923, Holland, MI; d. 8 Jan 2000, Winter Haven, FL, USA

Married first to Julius Jacobs, of Holland. He died at 49 yrs. of age and is buried in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Holland, MI
Married second to Olen M. Andersen

Obituary - Julia (Jacobs) Anderson
Julia Anderson, 76, of Winter Haven, died Saturday, January 8, at her residence.

She was born in Holland, MI and came to Winter Haven in 1985. She was a retired waitress and a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. She was also a member of VFW Lady’s Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Olen M. Andersen of Winter Haven; three sons, Edwin Jacobs and Terry Jacobs of Hamilton, MI, and Thomas Jacobs of Chicago, IL; one stepson Eric Andersen of Noblesville, IN; three stepbrothers, Harvey, Don and Dale Aaldrink of Holland, MI; on sister, Thelma Beelen of Holland, MI.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan 11, at the Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home Chapel. Flower donations may be made to Lifepath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele Street, Tampa, FL.

From Holland Sentinel - January 25, 2006 - Obituary

Gunhild "Hilda" Hansen, 96, died Jan. 20, 2006, in Harbors Health Facility in Douglas, Mich.

Born in Kragero, Norway, Hilda was a longtime resident of Holland, Mich. Hilda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Thomas Eastman, grandson and wife, Todd and Kathy Eastman, great-grandchildren, Alexander and Jennifer Eastman, granddaughter and husband, Kirsten and Dave Becker, and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kara and Joshua Becker. Graveside services will be April 22, 2006, in Pilgrim Home Cemetery at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes Inc.

January 13, 2008
Robert Eastman, 65 , Obituary

Robert J. Eastman, age 65, of Holland, died Thursday, January 10, 2008, at Spectrum Health, Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. He was born June 29, 1942, in Holland, to Budd and Sue (Alverson) Eastman and was a lifelong resident of Holland. Robert was a graduate of Holland High School, and served in the U.S.

Air Force. He attended Hope College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University. Robert was well known in Holland for his many hours of volunteer work. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Holland and the church choir and a member of the Methodist Men's Club and the Philadelphia Sunday School. He was an accomplished musician and a member of the Windmill Chorus.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Downtown Chapel of Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home, 29 E. 9th St., Holland. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Holland, 57 W. 10th St.

Robert is survived by sisters, Lois Mitchell of Holland, Marian and Don Van Ry of Holland, and Donna Dreyer of Holland; brothers, Thomas Eastman of Holland and Michael and Cheryl Eastman of Hamilton; brother-in-law, Robert Oisten of Holland, and many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jennie Oisten; brother, Stephen Eastman; brothers-in- law, Joseph Mitchell and John Dreyer.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Holland

Stephen Edward Eastman Obituary

Stephen Edward Eastman, 51, of Holland, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Holland Community Hospital. He resided in the Holland area his entire life, most recently living at the New Holland Home, an adult foster care facility.
He was preceded in death by his father, Budd Eastman, in 1990.

Surviving are his mother, Sue Eastman of Holland; brothers and sisters, Jenny and Robert Oisten, Lois and Joe Mitchell, Marian and Don van Ry, Donna Dreyer, Tom Eastman, Robert Eastman, and Mike and Cheryl Eastman, all of Holland; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Major Joseph P. Mitchell Obituary

Major Joseph P. Mitchell, 79, died on Thursday December 17, 2004 at Hospice House of Holland from complications following surgery. He also battled Parkinson's for over 18 years.

He was born in Union Beach, New Jersey, on October 4, 1924. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943 and served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He saw action in Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, New Caledonia, Saipan and Guam. He also served in the Korean War, where he received his Silver Star Medal for bravery.

He received the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation with 2 stars, Navy Unit Commendation with 2 stars, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 3 stars, W.W. II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal with 1 star, Korean Service Medal with 1 star, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Good Conduct Medal.

Major Mitchell retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in December 1967, and settled with his family in Holland. Following his retirement, he worked six years in industry as a Systems Analyst and later as a Production Control Manager for the Aero Space Division of Textron. He retired from there in 1988.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois, his children Paula and Craig Van Dyke, and Darryl and Rosemary Mitchell, five grandchildren Gretchen and Buckley Brockmann, Landon and Johanna Van Dyke, and Megan Van Dyke, sisters and brothers in-law Jennie and Bob Oisten, Marian and Don Van Ry, Donna Dreyer, Tom Eastman, Bob Eastman, and Mike and Cheryl Eastman and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday December 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Holland with the Reverend Bill Dobbs officiating. Visitation will follow in Fellowship Hall. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Holland or the first United Methodist Church of Holland.

 

Jenny Marie Oisten Obituary - Date 19 Dec 2004

Jenny Marie Oisten, 80, of Holland, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at the Inn at Freedom Village.

Born in the Holland area, she was a member of Rose Park Reformed Church. She worked at Park Davis for more than 20 years until retirement as a materials manager in 1986. She was a member of the women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post of Zeeland.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Robert; children: Bernard and Bonnie Laarman of Grand Haven, David and Jude Laarman of West Olive, and Carol and Doug Blauw of Holland; stepdaughters, Joyce and Walter Olson of Muskegon, and Roberta and Doug Auwema of Hamilton; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Lois Mitchell, Marion and Don VanRy, Donna Dreyer, Tom Eastman, Robert Eastman, all of Holland, and Mike and Cheryl Eastman of Hamilton; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services are 1p.m. Wednesday at Rose Park Reformed Church in Holland, with the Rev. Carl Balk officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.   Visitation is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at The Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Life Story Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave.   Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Park Reformed Church or Hospice of Holland.

March 27, 2002

Sue E. Eastman, 97, Obituary

Sue E. Eastman, 97, of Holland, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local care facility.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Church Women, and a former Builders and Friendly Bible Class member. She served with the Mothers of World War II Veterans, and volunteered at the American Cancer Society and other organizations.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Budd, in 1990; son, Stephen Eastman, in 1999; grandson, Michael Eastman, in 1996; and son-in-law, John Dreyer, in 1988.

Surviving are her children, Jenny and Robert Oisten, Lois and Joseph Mitchell, Marian and Don Van Ry, Donna Dreyer, Thomas Eastman, and Robert Eastman, all of Holland, and Michael and Cheryl Eastman of Hamilton; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Hersa Alverson and Virginia Alverson, both of Holland; nieces and nephews.

Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 57 W. 10th St., with the Rev. William Dobbs officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.   Visiting is 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 29 E. Ninth St.   Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland, or First United Methodist Church.

Obituary – Olen M. Andersen, 88

WINTER HAVEN -- Mr. Olen M. Andersen of Winter Haven died of pancreatic cancer Monday (Dec. 8, 2003) at Winter Haven Hospital. He was 88.

Born in Holland, Mich., on Aug. 28, 1915, he later came to Winter Haven. He was a retired mechanical draftsman for Holland Furnace Co. He was a past master for the Masonic Lodge in Holland where he was a 50-year member. He was a member of the Waggoners in Winter Haven. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church where he was an usher.

Mr. Andersen was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Laban, and second wife, Julia Jacobs. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Andersen; stepsons, Thomas, Edward and Terry Jacobs; brothers, Andrew B. Andersen Jr., William Andersen; sister, Hilda Brown; one granddaughter.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

William S. Lindberg Obituary

William S. Lindberg, aged 68, of Irons, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Lindberg was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a retired employee of American Seating Company.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Trevah Lindberg, one son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. William Sven (Karen) Lindberg of Columbus, OH; one daughter Miss Linnea Lindberg of Grand Rapids; one sister, Mrs. H. J. (Jean) Klag of Sweet Springs, MO; several nephews and cousins.

Mr. Lindberg reposes at the Alt Mortuary where funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Friends may meet the family at the Mortuary Friday 2 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. No visitation on Thursday. Memorial Contributions to Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund in Baldwin, MI would be appreciated by the family.
(G. R. Press - May 9, 1985)

 

Grand Rapids Press - Saturday, October 29, 1973
Linnea Lindberg and George B. Pattok marriage

A Saturday morning ceremony in Trinity Lutheran Church united Miss Linnea M. Lindberg and George B. Pattok in marriage.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. William S. Lindberg, Garfield Ave. NW, and Mr. and Mrs. George M. Pattok, National Ave. SW.
 

Linnea Lindberg’s Death
January 12, 1994

A deadly message: "Call the coroner"

The note that court officer Robert Beardsley found taped to the locked front door of a mobile home in Gaines Township Tuesday morning was ominous: "Call the coroner’s office."

Beardsley, assisted by a Kent County sheriff’s deputy and two state troopers, was serving an eviction notice about 10:30 a.m. to Linnea Lindberg at 147 Piedmont Drive SE in the Southwest Village Mobile Home Park.

The officers’ worst concerns were confirmed when they entered the trailer and found two bodies in a back bedroom.
Lindberg, 41, and her live-in boyfriend, Star Arthur Quist, 41, both were dead from gunshot wounds.

"I thought the worst," Beardsley remembers thinking as he stood at the door.
"When the back door had been pried open the troopers entered the mobile home, and I went around to the front where the deputy was".   "I’ve been in this business for 17 years, and nothing like this ever happened."The shootings are being treated as a murder-suicide with autopsies being performed today.

The couple left several notes for family. One dated December 26 read, "who ever finds this". It is believed that Quist killed Ms. Lindberg and then himself. The note makes it clear that her death was murder by consent.

Lindberg had lived in the park since 1990 but had been in arrears to the park since August.
In the past few months friends of the couple said they had been giving away their possessions such as antique dolls and furniture. The neighbors were concerned by their behavior and check on them. The couple had been together for about 10 years. Quist hadn’t been working but Ms. Lindberg was a secretary at a local law firm until a year ago.