Dolores Berniece Leer1

F, b. 1924, d. 16 July 2014
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Dolores B. Leer, wife of Donald B. Petersen
     Dolores Berniece Leer was born in 1924 at Portland, Oregon.2

     Dolores married Donald Brinken Petersen, son of Birger Brinken Petersen and Anna Cecilia Wikström, on 29 January 1943, at Pierce, Washington.2 Dolores Berniece Leer witnessed the death of Dolores Berniece Leer on 16 July 2014 at Pierce, Washington,3,4 and was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce, Washington.5

Child of Dolores Berniece Leer and Donald Brinken Petersen

Last Edited=29 Jan 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
    Name: Dolores B Peterson Gender: Female Residence Year: 1958 Street Address: 924 S 17th Residence Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA Spouse: Donald B Peterson Publication Title: Tacoma, Washington, City Directory, 1958.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008
    Name: Dolores Bernice Leer Gender: Female Age: 19 Birth Date: 1924 Marriage Date: 29 Jan 1943 Marriage Place: Pierce, Washington, United States Spouse: Donald Birger Petersen.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Washington Death Index, 1940-1996 View Record
    Name: Dolores B Petersen Gender: Female Age: 91 Birth Year: abt 1923 Residence Place: Thurston, Washington, USA Death Date: 16 Jul 2014 Death Place: Pierce, Washington, USA.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection
    Name: Dolores Bernice Petersen: Gender: Female Death Date: 16 Jul 2014 Obituary Date: 2 Aug 2014 Source location: University Place, Washington, USA.
  5. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 184545410.
  6. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Name: Wayne Allen Petersen Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 14 May 1944 Birth PlaceTacoma Pirce, Washington Death DateDec 1976 Notes: Jun 1960: Name listed as WAYNE ALLEN PETERSEN; 30 Dec 1987: Name listed as WAYNE PETERSEN.

Jacobus L. Lefferts1

M, b. 9 August 1757, d. 4 September 1799
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     Jacobus L. Lefferts was born on 9 August 1757.1 He married Maria Lott, daughter of John Lott and Aeltje (Altie) Rapalje, on 7 August 1780.
The following notice of the marriage appeared in the N. Y. Mercury of Aug. 14, 1780: 'Last Monday Mr. Jacobus L. Lefferts of this city, merchant, was married to Miss Maria Lott, daughter of the late Mr. Lott, of Long Island ; a young lady of great beauty and merit, with a large fortune.2'


     Jacobus died on 4 September 1799, at age 42.1

Family: Jacobus L. Lefferts and Maria Lott

Last Edited=9 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. [S143] Compiler: Teunis G. Bergen, Genealogy of the Lefferts Family, 1650-1718, Found on Page 90.
  2. [S143] Compiler: Teunis G. Bergen, Genealogy of the Lefferts Family, 1650-1718, Found on Page 91.

Altia Leffertsen1

F, b. 22 November 1713
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     Altia Leffertsen was born on 22 November 1713.1

     Altia married Garret G. Wyckoff, son of Garret Pieterse Wyckoff and Catherine Johanna Nevius, on 4 December 1745.1

Child of Altia Leffertsen and Garret G. Wyckoff

Last Edited=6 Apr 2018

Citations

  1. [S60] Compiler: Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Streeter, Wyckoff Family in America, Found on Page 386.

Elizabeth Lehman1

F
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     Elizabeth married Thomas Ashmead.1

Child of Elizabeth Lehman and Thomas Ashmead

Last Edited=16 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 214.

Eleanor V. Lelo1

F, b. 14 March 1920, d. 8 May 2014
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Eleanor Virginia Lelo, wife of Floyd A. Bergstrom
     Eleanor V. Lelo was born on 14 March 1920 at Unionville, Michigan.1

     Eleanor married Floyd Arthur Bergstrom, son of Emil Otto Bergstrom and Agnes Uppstrom, on 22 February 1952, at St Brigid, Midland, Michigan.1,2

     Eleanor died on 8 May 2014, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Lakewood, Colorado, at age 94,1 and was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland, Michigan.3

Obituary

Eleanor V. (Lelo) Bergstrom, 94, passed away May 8, 2014, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood, Colo. She had moved to Golden, Colo. in December 2012, to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Eleanor was born March 14, 1920, in Unionville, the daughter of the late Walter and Benedicta (Ozerajtys) Lelo, graduating from Saginaw High School in 1938. She graduated from St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. After graduation, she began working in Detroit. During World War II, she served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps at military hospitals in the U.S. and in England. After the war, she worked at Midland Hospital, and on Feb. 22, 1952, she married Floyd A. Bergstrom, who preceded her in death in 2009. Eleanor was a founding member of Blessed Sacrament Church, active in the Altar Society, and for a period of time served as school nurse for Blessed Sacrament School. She had a lifelong interest in crafts including pottery and, most notably, rug hooking, frequently attending shows and workshops in Michigan and other midwest locations. She was a member of the local rug hooking group, now known as Middle of the Mitt Rug Hookers Eleanor is survived by her sons, Michael (Mary D.) Bergstrom of Littleton, Colo. and James (Linda) Bergstrom of Westminster, Colo; and her grandchildren, Mark, Erin and Erik. She is also survived by her sister, Alma (Midge) Schmidt of Saginaw; and nephews, James, Jack, Herbert and Walter Lelo, all from the Tri-City area. A memorial liturgy will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Eleanor's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., Midland on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, from 7-8:30 p.m., and on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Military honors will be presented by the Midland Area Veterans at the Tuesday visitation. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating to the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation: Women's Memorial Foundation, Dept. 560, Washington, DC 20042-05601

Family: Eleanor V. Lelo and Floyd Arthur Bergstrom

Last Edited=29 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S79] Unknown author, Web Sites, General, Url: Various, Posted, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ourmidland/obituary.aspx
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    Name: Eleanora Lelo Gender: Female Race: White Age: 31 Birth Year: abt 1921 Birth Place: UNIONVILLE, Michigan License County: Midland Marriage Date: 22 Feb 1952 Marriage Place: St Brigid, Midland, Michigan, USA Residence Place: MIDLAND, Michigan Father: Walter Lelo Mother: Benedicta Ozerajtys Spouse: Floyd A Bergstrom.
  3. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 163624650.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke