Pane-Joyce Genealogy

Family of Cora May Monroe (38306) & Edward James Joyce

38537. Harold Edward Joyce. Born on 18 Nov 1889 in Michigan. Harold Edward died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 5 Apr 1920; he was 30. Buried in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

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)

1920 Federal Census. 1-WD Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Series: T625 Roll: 776 Page: 243.
First ward, precinct 3. 5 Jan 1920. SD5, ED19.
831, dwelling 31, family 35.
Joyce, Harold, head, age 30, b. MI, parents b. MI, working as [?] in a factory
----, Minnie, wife, age 29, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
----, Loraine C., daughter, age 3 11/12, b. MI
----, Robert G., son, age 2 1/12, b. MI

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.

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 when Harold Edward was 22, he 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 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Wilhelmina Cornelia died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 9 May 1986; she was 95. 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

Their children include:

		i.	Lorraine C. Joyce (2 Jan 1916-31 Jul 1989)
		ii.	Robert Gene Joyce (17 Dec 1917-18 Aug 1991)

38538. Madlyn Joyce. Born in Jan 1892 in 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, in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born on 2 Dec 1893 in St. Louis, MO. William B. died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 7 Jan 1969; he was 75.

38539. Adeline Edith Joyce. Born on 14 Mar 1894 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Adeline Edith died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 23 Jun 1986; she was 92. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

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 when Adeline Edith was 23, she married John Hills in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born on 1 May 1885 in Bryantsville, Kentucky. John died in Jul 1966 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. They were divorced.

Their children include:

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		ii.	(Private)

38540. Beulah Marie Joyce. Born on 6 Sep 1897 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Beulah Marie died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 4 Sep 1985; she was 87. Buried on 7 Sep 1985 in Woodlawn Cem., Grand Rapids. Religion: Catholic.

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

Their children include:

		i.	Elizabeth J. Howe (19 Jul 1921-1 Sep 1978)
		ii.	Edward Joyce Howe (21 Dec 1923-26 Jul 1955)
		iii.	Daniel Louis Howe (27 Aug 1927-28 Jan 2003)
		iv.	Theodore J. Howe (3 Aug 1929-12 Nov 1963)
		v.	(Private)
		vi.	(Private)
		vii.	John Thomas Howe (Died young) (1936-1939)
		viii.	(Private)
		ix.	David L. Howe (25 Jun 1938-21 Nov 1986)
		x.	Judith Howe (Died soon) (1941-1941)

38541. Eleanore Lorraine Joyce. Born on 23 Dec 1899 in Cripple Creek, CO. Eleanore Lorraine died in East Lansing, MI, on 17 Jul 1996; she was 96. Buried on 20 Jul 1996 in East Lansing, MI. Occupation: teacher. Education: Western Michigan Normal College.

Obituary for Eleanore Potchen 19 Jul 1996 in the Grand Rapids Press.

Eleanore Lorraine married Joseph A. Potchen. Born on 22 Feb 1903. Joseph A. died in Jan 1984 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.

Obituary for Joseph Potchen 10 Jan 1984 in the Grand Rapids Press.

Their children include:

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		ii.	(Private)
		iii.	(Private)

38542. Gaylord Theodore Joyce. Born on 15 Jun 1902 in Michigan. Gaylord Theodore died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 10 Oct 1917; he was 15. Buried in 1917 in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Obituary for Gaylord Joyce 9 Oct 1917 in the Grand Rapids Herald.

38543. Berneice Joyce. Born ca 1905 in Michigan.

Obituary for Bernice Joyce 7 Apr 1978 in the Grand Rapids Press.

Berneice married Edward T. Hannon.

Obituary for Edward Hannan 31 Dec 1975 in the Grand Rapids Press.

38544. Helen L. Joyce. Born on 13 May 1909 in Michigan. Helen L. died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 16 Oct 1993; she was 84. Buried on 19 Oct 1993 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.

Obituary for Helen Zant 17 Oct 1993 in the Grand Rapids Press.

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; he was 54.⁴⁶⁸ Buried on 3 Mar 1965 in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids.⁴⁶⁸

Obituary of J. Condon Zant 1 Mar 1965 in the Grand Rapids Press.

Their children include:

		i.	John C. Zant (14 May 1936-5 Feb 2004)
		ii.	(Private)
		iii.	(Private)
		iv.	(Private)
		v.	(Private)
		vi.	(Private)

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