Family of John Hamelink (856) & Roberdena Twiest (1009)
1149. Wilhelmina Cornelia Hamelink. Born on 21 May 1890 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Wilhelmina Cornelia died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 9 May 1986. At Springbrook Manor. Buried on 12 May 1986 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI.
Wilhelmina Cornelia (Hamelink) (Joyce) DeSmit, known as Minnie.
Obituary, Sunday, May 11, 1986 Grand Rapids Press
Desmit --- Wilhelmina (Minnie Hamilink) DeSmit, aged 95, passed away Friday, May 9, 1986, at Springbrook Manor. She is survived by her children, Robert and Hope Joyce, and Lorraine Joyce Tubbs, all of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Carol Burgess Leys of Kentwood, Roberta Joyce Schirado of Rockford, David E. Joyce of Worchester, MA; five great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Isabelle Hamilink, Aileen Joyce Hills, Eleanore Joyce Potchen, and Helen Joyce Zant, all of Grand Rapids.
Mrs. DeSmit was preceded in death by her husbands Harold Edward Joyce in 1920 and Cornelius J. DeSmit in 1962. Funeral services will be held Monday morning a 11 a.m. at the Van't Hof Chapel, with Rev. Bruce Bode of Fountain Street Church officiating. Interment in Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Friends may meet the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Van't Hof Chapel
851 Leonard St. NW
Heretage Funeral Service
On 1 Jul 1912 Wilhelmina Cornelia first married Harold Edward Joyce, son of Edward James Joyce (3 Jan 1866-3 Dec 1942) & Cora May Monroe (16 May 1867-5 Jan 1951). Born on 18 Nov 1889 at Michigan. Harold Edward died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 5 Apr 1920. Buried in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Grand Rapids.
Obituary Grand Rapids Press April 6, 1920 - Harold E. Joyce, aged 30 years, died Monday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Joyce, 201 Lagrave Ave., S.E. He is survived by the widow and two children, the parents and six sisters. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrews cathedral Thursday, 9 o'clock high mass. Burial in old St. Andrews cemetary.
Kent County Marriage Records list Harold and Wilhelmina's marriage. Both were 22 and were born in and reside in Grand Rapids. He is a shoemaker and she a saleslady. His parents are Edward Joyce and Cora Monroe and hers John Hamelink and Dena Twiest. John C. Loucks, J. P. married them in Grand Rapids. Witnesses were Madlyn Joyce and Harvey Stafford, both of Grand Rapids.
A reception for the wedding (which was held Monday, July 1, 1912 at high noon, was held on Tuesday, July 2, 1912 at eight o'clock at 1467 Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce hosted the reception. (Marriage annoucement)
Record number 658 book 11 page 24 Kent County Death Records states that Harold died of mitral insufficiency in Grand Rapids on 5 April 1920. He was 30y 5m 2d old. He was married and a mechanic. His parents were Edward Joyce and Carrie Monroe, both of whom were born in Michigan.
Their children include:
On 29 Nov 1922 Wilhelmina Cornelia second married Cornelius De Smit, son of Cornelius De Smit (ca May 1860-18 Aug 1941) & Lientje Maatje De Loof (21 Jul 1863-14 Nov 1943), at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born on 16 Nov 1898 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Cornelius died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 12 Apr 1961. Buried on 15 Apr 1961 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Washington Park Memorial Gardens.
Record Number 16662 book 21 page 22 Kent County Marriage Licenses state Minnie Hamelink Joyce married Cornelius De Smit Jr. on Nov. 29 1922 in Grand Rapids. He is 26 and a mechanic, and she is 31 and not employed. His parents are Cornelius De Smit Sr. and Lena De Loof; hers John Hamelink and Dena Twiest. Both were born in Grand Rapids. They were married by N. Boer, minister, and witnesses were Loretta Hamelink and John De Smit.
OBITUARY - Grand Rapids Press, 13 April 1961
DeSmit --- Cornelius J. DeSmit, aged 64, of 804 Caulfield Ave. SW, passsed away Wednesday evening in St. Mary's Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; one daughter, Mrs. Loraine Joyce Brugess of Grand Rapids; one son, Robert Gene Joyce of Cedar Springs; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother John, and one sister, Miss Jennie DeSmit both of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Joldersma Funeral Home, Rev. Earl Collins of Greenville officiating. Interment Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Mr. DeSmit reposes at the Chapel where relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
1150. John Hamelink. Born on 1 Oct 1891 at Kent County, Mi. John died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 18 May 1969. Buried on 20 May 1969 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Cemetery inscription "Michigan Pvt. Co A 151 Machine Gun Bn World War I".
Kent County Death Records indicate John died 18 May 1969 of emphasema and artereosclotic heart disease. He resided at 808 Caulfield SW, Grand Rapids, was a carpenter, never married, and was born 1 October 1891 in Kent County. His parents were Dena Twiest and John Hamelink. Robert S. Tubbs was the informant. He was buried in Washingon Park Memorial Gardens on 20 May 1969 from the Hollebeek - Oele Funeral Home. #117224
John's obituary appeared in the Grand Rapids Press Mon 19 May 1969.
1151. Frank Hamelink. Born in Dec 1892.6 Frank died on 14 Feb 1920.6 Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens.
1152. Josephine (Johana) Hamelink.6 Born in Nov 1894. Josephine (Johana) died in 1963. Buried in Washington Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI.6
Josephine (Johana) first married Neil Langland.
Their children include:
Josephine (Johana) second married George Gates.
1153. William Jennings Hamelink. Born on 6 Oct 1895 at Kent County, Mi. William Jennings died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 27 Oct 1979. Kent Community Hospital. Buried on 29 Oct 1979 in Graceland Memorial Gardens.
Kent County Death Records state that William died at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids on October 27, 1979. Acute bronciopneumonia (two days), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (years), organic heart disease (years), and advanced ateriosclerosis caused his death. He resided at 3969 Pettis in Ada, Michigan. He was married and a contractual carpenter. His social security number was 368-10-2109A. His parents were John Hamelink and Dena Twiest. Informant was Jane Breidenfield of 2180 Spaulding, Grand Rapids. He was buried at Graceland Memorial Gardens on 29 October 1979 from the O'brien Gerst Funeral Home. #157761
William's obituary appeared in the Grand Rapids Press Sat 27 Oct 1979.
In 1915 William Jennings married Isabel Marie Van Dyke.6 Born on 21 Jan 1898. Isabel Marie died at Lowell, Kent Co., MI, on 5 Oct 1997.
Obituary - Grand Rapids Press, October 10, 1997.
Hamelink -- Isabel marie Hamelink, aged 99, of Ada, passed away Sunday, October 5, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband William Jennings Hamelink. She is survived by her children Wilbur (Esther) Hamelink of Kentwood, Lawrence (Fern) Hemelink of Ada, Jane Breidenfield of Grand Rapids; 12 grand-children; four step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday 1 pm at the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, Dr. Clayton Klingenfus of Cascade Christian Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Their children include:
1154. Loretta Hamelink. Born on 6 Sep 1897. Loretta died on 4 Sep 1985.
Loretta first married Howe.
Loretta second married Ellis R. Dixon. Born on 28 Feb 1899. Ellis R. died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 8 Dec 1971. Blodgett Memorial Hospital.
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