Family of Cora May Monroe (212) & Edward James Joyce

243. Harold Edward Joyce. 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.

On 1 Jul 1912 Harold Edward married Wilhelmina Cornelia Hamelink, daughter of John Hamelink (23 Aug 1867-29 Nov 1925) & Roberdena Twiest (21 Feb 1869-9 Dec 1956). 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. Soc. Sec. #: 377-76-4896 Minnie DeSmit, b. 21 May 1890, d. May 1986 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

Their children include:
i. Lorraine (1916-1989)
ii. Robert Gene (1917-1991)

244. Madlyn Joyce. Born ca 1892 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Madlyn died on 18 Jul 1925. Buried in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Kent County Marriage Licenses indicate Madlyn Joyce married William B. Sullivan Jr., on 27 October 1921 in Grand Rapids, MI. Both are 29, he was born in St. Louis, MO and she in Grand Rapids. He is an electrician and she a stenographer. Her parents are Edward J. Joyce and Cora M. Monroe, his are William B. Sullivan Sr. and Elizabeth Maney. Witnesses are Frederick Halch and Eleanor Joyce. D. E. Malone, pastor, performed the ceremony.

On 27 Oct 1921 Madlyn married William B. Sullivan Jr., son of William B. Sullivan & Elizabeth Maney, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born on 2 Dec 1893 at St. Louis, MO. William B. died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 7 Jan 1969. Soc. Sec. #: 385-09-9928 William Sullivan, b. 2 Dec 1893, d. Jan 1969 Grand Rapids MI.

245. Adeline Edith Joyce. Born on 14 Mar 1894 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Adeline Edith died at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 23 Jun 1986. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Soc. Sec. #: 386-10-5099 Aileen Hills, b. 14 Mar 1894, d. Jun 1986 Grand Rapids, MI.

Adeline Edith Joyce, known as Aileen.

Kent County marriage records indicate John and Aline were married 12 March 1918. He resided in Lansing and she in Grand Rapids. He is 31and she 22. He is a timekeeper, born in Bryantsville, Kentucky, and she is a hair dresser born in Grand Rapids. Her parents are Edward Joyce and Cora Monroe, his are James H. Hill and Nanie??? D. E. Malone, Pastor marries them in Grand Rapids. Witnesses are Harold E. Joyce and Madlyn Joyce.

On 12 Mar 1918 Adeline Edith married John Hills, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born on 1 May 1885 at Bryantsville, Kentucky. John died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, in Jul 1966. Soc. Sec. #: 571-18-1927 John Hills, b. 1 May 1885, d. Jul 1966 Grand Rapids MI.

Their children include:
i. B. J.
ii. M. E.

246. Beulah Marie Joyce. Born on 6 Sep 1897 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Beulah Marie died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 4 Sep 1985. Buried on 7 Sep 1985 in Woodlawn Cem., Grand Rapids. Soc. Sec. #: 376-40-3101 Beulah Howe, b. 6 Sep 1897, d. Sep 1985 Grand Rapids MI. Religion: Catholic.

Beulah Marie married Leonard F Howe Jr, son of Leonard F. Howe. Born ca 1900 at Midland?, MI. Leonard F died at Philadelphia, PA, on 23 Jan 1947. Buried in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Occupation: Banker. Religion: Catholic.

Their children include:
i. Elizabeth J. (1921-1978)
ii. Edward Joyce (1923-1955)
iii. D. L.
iv. Theodore J. (1929-1963)
v. J. P.
vi. H.
vii. John Thomas (1936-1939)
viii. K.
ix. David L. (1938-1986)
x. Judith (1941-1941)

247. Eleanore Lorraine Joyce. Born on 23 Dec 1899 at Cripple Creek, CO. Eleanore Lorraine died at East Lansing, MI, on 17 Jul 1996. Buried on 20 Jul 1996 in East Lansing, MI. Occupation: teacher. Soc. Sec. #: 385-36-6484 Eleanore J. Potchen, b. 23 Dec 1899, d. 17 Jul 1996 Okemos Mi. Education: Western Michigan Normal College.

Eleanore Lorraine married Joseph A. Potchen. Born on 22 Feb 1903. Joseph A. died in Jan 1984. Soc. Sec. #: 368-10-0425 Joseph Potchen, b. 22 Feb 1903, d. Jan 1984 Grand Rapids MI.

Their children include:
i. Joe
ii. Jim
iii. Tom

248. Gaylord Theodore Joyce. Born on 15 Jun 1902. Gaylord Theodore died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 10 Oct 1917. Buried in 1917 in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

249. Helen L. Joyce. Born on 13 May 1909. Helen L. died at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 16 Oct 1993. Buried on 19 Oct 1993 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Soc. Sec. #: 363-52-0989 Helen L. Zant, b. 13 May 1909, d. 16 Oct 1993 Grand Rapids MI.

Helen L. married John Condon Zant, son of Rudolph Zant (1876-1958) & Mary M. Maloney (1876-1958). Born on 25 Jul 1910. John Condon died on 19 Feb 1965.20 Buried on 3 Mar 1965 in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids.20

Their children include:
i. John C. (1937-2004)
ii. Michael F.
iii. Dennis
iv. Mary Sue
v. Mary
vi. Rudy

250. Berneice Joyce.

Berneice married Edward T. Hannon.

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