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William Jennings Hamelink (68932) & Isabel Marie Van Dyke
69851. Wilber William Hamelink. Born on 26 Jul 1915 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Wilber William died in Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, on 21 Oct 2009; he was 94. Buried in Grandville Cemetery.

Marriage Licence and Certificate
Licence
    2 May 1938, Kent County
    Wilbur W. Hamelink, 23, residence 1365 Richmond NW, Grand Rapids, b. Kent County, furniture worker, son of William Hamelink & Mary I. Van Dyke, first marriage
    Esther Sietsma, 18, residence 1715 Bristol NW, Grand Rapids, b. Grandville MI, maid, daughter of Peter Sietsma & Theresa Baker.
Certificate
    2 May 1938, C.P. Blekking, Presbyterian Minister
    Witnesses William Sterker & Jane Hamelink, both of Grand Rapids

1940 Federal Census. Plainfield Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1775, page 61A
Main Street
    Wilber W. Hamelink, head, 24, 4 years HS, laborer, road maintenance
    Aster Hamelink, wife, 20, 8th grade
    William M. Hamelink, son, 1
All were born in Michigan; they lived in Grand Rapids in 1935.

Residence 1957: 3710 32nd St. Grand Rapids, 49512
Residence 1977, 1991: 155 Naman Ct. Wayland, MI, 49348

Social Security Death Index.
Wilbur W. Hamelink, b. 26 Jul 1915, d. 21 Oct 2009, last residence 49418 Grandville MI. Issued MI before 1951.

HAMELINK - Mr. Wilbur William Hamelink, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away October 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther; their son, Gary Hamelink; and by his brother, Lawrence Hamelink. Wilbur is survived by his children, Bill Hamelink, Don (Nancy) Hamelink, George "Bob" (Shirley) Hamelink, Lawrence (Karen) Hamelink, Joyce (Dan) Molino, and Janice Mancuso; 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; his sister, Jane Hamelink-Breidenfield; and nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home - Van't Hof Chapel, 851 Leonard NW where friends may visit with his family on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center are appreciated. To read more about Wilbur's life, to share a favorite memory or to sign the online register, please visit www.lifestorynet.com Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Published in Grand Rapids Press from October 21 to October 22, 2009

Grandville Cemetery, Grandville, Kent County, Michigan
On one stone:
    Wilbur Hamelink, 1915–2009
    Esther Hamelink, 1919–2008
On 2 May 1938 when Wilber William was 22, he married Esther Sietsema, daughter of Peter Sietsema (24 Sep 1884-17 Nov 1958) & Thresa Bakker (22 Jul 1888-23 Sep 1977), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 4 Sep 1919 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Esther died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 22 Jan 2008; she was 88. Buried in Grandville Cemetery.

1920 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 779, page 25B
Dated 11 Mar 1920
    Pieter Sietsema, head, 34, imm 1906, alien, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, laborer, furniture factory
    Cresse Sietsema, wife, 30, b. Holland, parents b. Holland
    Clara Sietsema, daughter, 8, b. MI, parents b. Holland
    Elizabeth Sietsema, daughter, 7, b. ditto
    George Sietsema, son, 4, b. ditto
    Esther Sietsema, daughter, 6 months, b. ditto

1930 Federal Census. Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1005, page 23A
    Peter Sietsema, 44
    Thresa Sietsema, 41
    Elizebeth, Sietsema, 17
    George Sietsema, 14
    Ester Sietsema, 10
    Thresa Sietsema, 8
    Margret Sietsema, 6
    Raymond Sietsema, 4 years 5 months
    Helen M. Sietsema, 2 years 2 months
    Clara Sietsema, 18

Social Security Death Index
Esther Hamelink, b. 4 Sep 1919, d. 22 Jan 2008, last residence 49418 Grandville MI. Issued MI before 1951.

OBITUARY Esther Hamelink, aged 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away on January 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son Gary Hamelink. Esther is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Wilbur; children, Bill Hamelink, Don (Nancy) Hamelink, George “Bob” (Shirley) Hamelink,Lawrence (Karen) Hamelink, Joyce (Dan) Hamelink, and Janice Mancuso; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and brother, George Sietsema. Esther and Wilbur shared a love and were active in Polka dancing for over 70 years together. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, 851 Leonard St. NW. Friends may feet the family on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Grandville Cemetery. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to read her entire life story, archive a memory, photo, or sign the guestbook prior to visitation.
Grand Rapids Press, 20 January 2008.
Their children include:
70547i.
W. Hamelink (Private)
70548ii.
Gary L. Hamelink (17 Apr 1940-18 Sep 1997)
70549iii.
D. Hamelink (Private)
70550iv.
G. R. Hamelink (Private)
70551v.
L. J. Hamelink (Private)
70552vi.
J. E. Hamelink (Private)
70553vii.
J. M. Hamelink (Private)
69852. Marvin Hamelink. Born on 18 Jan 1917 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Marvin died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 12 Oct 1918; he was 1. Buried on 15 Oct 1918 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

Death Certificate
http://seekingmichigan.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/...29401coll7/id/136782
Marvin Hamelink, residence 1342 Frederick av, Grand Rapids. b. 18 Jul 1917, d. 12 Oct 1918 at Grand Rapids, son of William J. Hamelink & Isabel Van Dyke both b. Michigan. Informant William J. Hamelink. Died of bronchial pneumonia. Burial 15 Oct 1918 at Washington Park Cemetery.
69853. Lawrence J. Hamelink. Born on 1 Oct 1919 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.700 Lawrence J. died in Kentwood, Kent County, Michigan, on 16 Jun 2001; he was 81. Buried on 20 Jun 2001 in Blythefield Memory Gardens, Belmont.

Michigan Marriage Records
 2 Mar 1946, Grand Rapids
    Lawrence J. Hamelink, 26, of Grand Rapids, b. there, son of William J. Hemelink & Isabel M. Van Dyke
    Florence C. Lombardo, 26, of Grand Rapids, b. there, daughter of Anthony Lombardo & Frances Candela

Grand Rapids City Directory 1948
    Lawrence J. Hamelink, carp r1405 Richmond NW
    Wm J (Isabel) Hamelink, carp h1405 Richmond NW

Social Security Death Index
Lawrence J. Hamelink, b. 1 Oct 1919, d. 16 Jun 2001, last residence 49301 Ada MI, issued MI before 1951

Obituary from the Grand Rapids Press dated June 18, 2001:
        “Lawrence J. Hamelink, aged 81, of Ada, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Fern; his daughters, Judy (John) Boeze, Mary-Jo (David) Bacon; his son, Anthony (Linda) Hamelink; Step daughter, Janet Newberry; step-son, Eugene (Irene) Satterlee; Grandchildren Liz, Mike, Jessica and Stephanie Smith, Vico Michelle Hamelink; one sister, Jane Briedenfield; one brother Wilber (Esther) Hamelink; and several step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Larry was a veteran of WWII and a member of V.F.W. Post #3946. He was a carpenter, a member of Union Local #335 and a member of Grange #1596. Funeral Services including Committal will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel-North, with Rev. Merle Bremer officiating. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland Home - Breton Manor.”
Lawrence J. first married F. Lombardo (Private), daughter of Antonio Lombardo (15 Sep 1880-25 Dec 1923) & Francesca Candela (ca 1883-9 Jul 1958).
Their children include:
70554i.
A. Hamelink (Private)
In Mar 1956 Lawrence J. second married Dorothy Josephine Omilian, daughter of Franciszek Joseph Omilian (30 Oct 1886-31 Oct 1965) & Jozefa Topolski (25 Nov 1887-31 Jan 1952), in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Born on 7 Mar 1922 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Dorothy Josephine died in Cannon Township, Kent County, Michigan, on 28 May 1982; she was 60.

1940 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1897, page 11B
    Frank Omilian, head, 52, no education listed, b. Poland, mason–cement contractor, own cement business
    Josephine Omilian, wife, no education listed, 51, b. Poland
    Jane Omilian, daughter, 33, 1 year HS, b. Poland, cigar maker, cigar mfg. co.
    Stella Omilian, daughter, 27, 2 years HS, b. MI, shipping clerk, printing mfg. co.
    Joseph Omilian, son, 25, 1 year HS, b. MI, welder, automobile mfg. co.
    Stanley Omilian, son, 22, 2 years HS, b. MI, pressman, printing mfg. co.
    Lawrence Omilian, son, 19, 2 years HS, b. MI, new worker
    Dorothy Omilian, daughter, 18, 3 years HS, b. MI
    R. Delores Omilian, daughter, 15, 1 year HS, b. MI
    J. Richard Omilian, son, 12, 6th grade, b. MI
The family had lived in Grand Rapids in 1935.

Michigan Death Index
Dorothy J. Hamelink, b. 7 Mar 1922, d. 28 May 1982, residence Cannon, Kent County, place of death Grand Rapids

Social Security Death Index
Dorothy Hamelink, b. 6 Mar 1922, d. May 1982, last residence 49301 Ada MI

There is an obituary for Dorothy Hamelink in the Grand Rapids Press Sun 30 May 1982.
Their children include:
70555i.
J. Hamelink (Private)
70556ii.
M. J. Hamelink (Private)
In 1989 Lawrence J. third married Fern Lenore West, daughter of Royal Stowe West (Nov 1891-15 Apr 1922) & Birdie Pearl Calkins (3 Oct 1889-30 Jul 1970). Born on 24 Apr 1916 in Michigan.

Fern first married Ernest Saterlee, second Lawrence Hamelink as his third wife.

1920 Federal Census. Alpine Township, Kenty County, Michigan
Roll 776, page 6A
    Robert S. West, head, 28, b. MI, parents b. MI, farmer, general farm
    Birdie P. West, wife 30, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI
    Albridge P. West, son, 5, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Fern L. West, daughter, 3 years 9 months, b. ditto
    Perry W. Calkins, father-in-law, 73, widowed, b. NY, parents b. NY, farmer, retired

1930 Federal Census. Parsons, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
Roll 1892, page 8A
    John W. Hughes, head, 45, m. age 40, b. IN, parents b. OH, farmer, general farm
    Birdie Hughes, wife, 38, m. age 22, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI
    John Hughes, son, 2, b. OK, father b. IN, mother b. MI
    Elbridge West, step son, 15, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Fern West, step son [should be step daughter], 13, b. ditto

1940 Federal Census. Hinton Township, Mecosta Co., Michigan
Roll 1788, page 8A
    Ernest Satterlee, head, 28, 2 years HS, farm operator, farm
    Fern Satterlee, wife, 23, 4 years HS
    Joan Satterlee, daughter, 6
    Eugene Satterlee, son, 3 months
    Orie Satterlee, mother, 63, 7th grade
All were born in Michigan and living in the same house five years earlier, except Fern who was living in Oklahoma then.
69854. E. J. Hamelink (Private).
E. J. married John Harris Breidenfield, son of Charles Harry Breidenfield (11 Sep 1888-4 Dec 1934) & Harriet Harris (ca 1880-). Born on 26 Jan 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Harris died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 14 May 1986; he was 67.

1920 Federal Census. Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Roll 1643, pages 10A-B
407 West Wellens Avenue
    Charles Breidenfield, head, 31, b. PA, parents b. PA
    Harriet Breidenfield, wife, 40, b. PA, parents b. PA
    John H. Breidenfield, son, 10 months, b. PA, parents b. PA
    Percival H. Whitlock, step-son, 19, single, b. PA, father b. England, mother b. PA, helper plumber, ship yard

1958 Grand Rapids City Directory
    John H (Jane) Breidenfield, slsmn Radio Electronic Sup, r2180 Spaulding rd SE

Michigan Death Index
    John H. Breidenfield, b. 26 Jan 1919, d. 14 May 1986 at Grand Rapids, MI

Social Security Death Index
John Breidenfield, b. 26 Jan 1919, d. May 1986, last residence 49506 Grand Rapids, issued NY before 1951
Their children include:
70557i.
P. Breidenfield (Private)
70558ii.
John Harris Breidenfield (15 Jun 1948-11 Aug 2012)
70559iii.
C. Breidenfield (Private)
70560iv.
William Harris Breidenfield (15 Dec 1957-3 Dec 2000)
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