Eleanor V. Lelo1

F, b. 14 March 1920, d. 8 May 2014
Family Explorer
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

     Her married name was Bergstrom.1

     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.

Adolph Lemken1

M
Family Explorer
     Adolph Lemken was born at Germany.1

Child of Adolph Lemken

Last Edited=25 Feb 2019

Citations

  1. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Father's name from son's death certificate, provided by Penny.

Cynthia Lemken1

F, b. circa 1931
Family Explorer
FatherWilliam Adolph Lemken1 b. 9 Oct 1895, d. 9 Sep 1980
MotherCynthia Helen Lott1 b. 25 Jun 1890, d. 31 Jul 1983
     Cynthia Lemken, daughter of William Adolph Lemken and Cynthia Helen Lott, was born circa 1931 at New York.1

Census

     Cynthia appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 8 April 1940, of Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, William and Cynthia.2
Last Edited=4 Apr 2018

Citations

  1. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 5 B, line 77.
  2. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 5 B, line 74 thru 77.

Henry A. Lemken1

M, b. April 1860, d. 9 September 1900
Family Explorer
FatherAdolph Lemken2
Henry A. Lemken, husband of Ella Radcliffe
     Henry A. Lemken, son of Adolph Lemken, was born in April 1860 at New York.3,4

     Henry along with other members of the Flatlands Engine Company No ! celabrated the arrival of their new engine yesterday afternoon with a grand parade. on 24 November 1888 at Canarsie, Kings, New York.5

     Henry married Ella Radcliffe on 31 December 1889.6,7

     Henry died on 9 September 1900, at East 96th Street, Canarsie, Kings, New York, at age 40.8

Census

     Henry and Ella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 4 June 1900 Henry was working as a day laborer. Their children, Henry Lehman and William Adolph were listed as living with them.1

Children of Henry A. Lemken and Ella Radcliffe

Last Edited=6 Jan 2021

Citations

  1. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 60 thru 63.
  2. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Father's name from son's death certificate, provided by Penny.
  3. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 60 thru 63; This reference indicates Apr 1860.
  4. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, E-mail dated Saturday, March 26, 2011 1:41 PM.
  5. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Henry A Lemken BDE Nov 25 1888 Page 1.
  6. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 60 and 61.
  7. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Penny provided a copy of the marriage certificate.
  8. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, Date of death provided by Penny in E-mail dated Monday, January 03, 2011 5:50 PM with copy of death certificate.
  9. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, This information came from Penny (Henrettia's grand daughter), dated 23 Feb 2009.
  10. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 63.

Henry L. Lemken Jr.1

M, b. 18 February 1916, d. 4 April 2007
Family Explorer
FatherHenry Lehman Lemken1 b. 8 Feb 1891, d. 7 Jan 1985
MotherHenrietta Johanna Denton1 b. 20 Oct 1892, d. 14 Feb 1990
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Henry L. Lemken Jr., son of Henry Lehman Lemken and Henrietta Johanna Denton, was born on 18 February 1916 at Canarsie, Kings, New York.2,3,4

     Henry married Sarah E. Creighton on 2 October 1937, at Kings, New York.5

     Henry died on 4 April 2007, at age 91; Partial Obituary:
LEMKEN, Henry L., 91, of New Port Richey, Fla., passed away April 4, 2007. He was a World War II Navy veteran...6

Census

     Henry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated 4 January 1920, the household of his parents, Henry and Henrietta of Brooklyn, Kings, New York.7

     Henry appeared on the 1925 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Henry and Henrietta.8

     Henry appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 11 April 1930, of Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Henry and Henrietta.9

Family: Henry L. Lemken Jr. and Sarah E. Creighton

Last Edited=4 Apr 2018

Citations

  1. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, Kings, New York, Sheet 3 A, Line 10.
  2. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, Kings, New York, Sheet 3A, Line 10.
  3. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, E-mail dated Tuesday, January 04, 2011 9:14 PM, provided actual birth date.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York, New York, Birth Index, 1910-1965
    Name:     Henry L Lemken Birth Date: 18 Feb 1916 Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA Certificate Number:     7475.
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York, New York, Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937
    Name:     Henry L Lemken Gender: Male Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1937 Marriage Place:     Kings, New York, USA Spouse: Sarah E Creighton Certificate Number: 16788.
  6. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, E-mail dated Tuesday, January 04, 2011 9:14 PM, provided actual death information.
  7. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 3 A, line 8 thru 12.
  8. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 54 line 38 thru 43.
  9. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 17 B, line 93 thru 97.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke