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Kristine Virginia Nelson

Kristine Virginia Nelson

Female 1941 - 2004  (62 years)Deceased

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  • Name Kristine Virginia Nelson  [1, 2
    Birth 15 Jun 1941  Boyne City,Charlevoix,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Female 
    Obituary Feb 2004  [2
    • Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker
      Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker, age 62, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Boyne City on June 15, 1941 to the late Leonard and Virginia (Hart) Nelson. She married Harley Schoonmaker on Nov. 15, 1960; he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2001. She was a member of the F.O.E. 3292.
      She is survived by four sons, David (Noreen) Nelson of Lansing, Scott (Melanie) Schoonmaker of Lansing, Brian Schoonmaker of Standish, and John (Patricia) Schoonmaker of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary and Leonard Nelson of Florida; one sister, Kathy Moore of Boyne City; and brother and sister-in-laws Viola and Julian Schoonmaker of Gladwin, and Pat and Don Wogemont of Lansing.
      Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Reynolds presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
    Link to Find-A-Grave Memorial https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46829142 
    Find-A-Grave ID 46829142 
    Death 25 Feb 2004  Gladwin,Gladwin,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Burial 29 Feb 2004  Gladwin,Gladwin,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Person ID I24131  Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of Samuel Strong, I7180
    Last Modified 26 Jan 2021 

    Father Leonard Nelson   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Virginia Hart   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F8566  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family AncestorsHarley G. Schoonmaker,   b. 11 Apr 1938, Saint Louis,Gratiot,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Oct 2001, Gladwin,Gladwin,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Marriage 15 Nov 1960  Boyne City,Charlevoix,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    • in 2004 they had 4 sons, 14 grand-children and 4 gr-grand-children [2]
    Children 
    Married1. David Nelson
    Married2. Scott Schoonmaker
     3. Brian Schoonmaker
    Married4. John Schoonmaker
    Family ID F8562  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Jan 2021 

  • Event Map Click to display
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Jun 1941 - Boyne City,Charlevoix,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 15 Nov 1960 - Boyne City,Charlevoix,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 25 Feb 2004 - Gladwin,Gladwin,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 29 Feb 2004 - Gladwin,Gladwin,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Farm Town Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S862] Ancestry.com, "United States Obituary Collection," [database on-line], Ancestry.com , ((www.ancestry.com : Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006)), 22 Mar 2013, accessed 22 Mar 2013), Obituary of Julian Bernard Schoonmaker; citing the Antrim County News, 1 Sep 2006. (Reliability: 3).
      Julian Schoonmaker
      Julian Bernard Schoonmaker, 92, passed away peacefully in Lansing on Aug. 14, 2006, with his beloved wife Viola, at his side. Born in Merrill, Mich. on Jan. 16, 1914.
      Julian was preceded in death by his parents and five of his 10 brothers and sisters as well as his son and daughter-in-law Kristine Schoonmaker. He is survived by his daughter and sonin-law Patricia and Donald Wolgamott, as well as seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren. Julian will be missed by all.
      There will be cremation and no service.

    2. [S864] Ladner, contributor, Thomas, Find A Grave., (http://www.findagrave.com : 18 Jan 2010), 22 Mar 2013, accessed 22 Mar 2013), Kristine Virginia Nelson Schoonmaker memorial #46829142 (Reliability: 3).
      Birth: May 15, 1941 Death: Nov. 25, 2004
      Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker, Kristine Virginia Schoonmaker, age 62, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Boyne City on June 15, 1941 to the late Leonard and Virginia (Hart) Nelson. She married Harley Schoonmaker on Nov. 15, 1960; he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2001. She was a member of the F.O.E. 3292.
      She is survived by four sons, David (Noreen) Nelson of Lansing, Scott (Melanie) Schoonmaker of Lansing, Brian Schoonmaker of Standish, and John (Patricia) Schoonmaker of Gladwin; 14 grandchildren and four Great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary and Leonard Nelson of Florida; one sister, Kathy Moore of Boyne City; and brother and sister-in-laws Viola and Julian Schoonmaker of Gladwin, and Pat and Don Wogemont of Lansing.
      Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at the Sisson Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Reynolds presiding. Burial took place in Highland Cemetery. The Sisson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
      The stone dates may be a transcription error

      Kristine's Find a grave memorial #46829142

    3. [S864] Ladner, contributor, Thomas, Find A Grave., (http://www.findagrave.com : 18 Jan 2010), 22 Mar 2013, accessed 22 Mar 2013), Harley G. Schoonmaker memorial #46829180 (Reliability: 3).
      Birth: Apr. 11, 1938 Death: Oct. 9, 2001
      Harley G. Schoonmaker, 63, of Gladwin, died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001 at MidMichigan Medical Center - Gladwin. He was born April 11, 1938 to Julian and Viola (Strong) Schoonmaker in St. Louis, Michigan. He married Kristine Nelson Nov. 12, 1960 in Boyne City and worked as a machine operator at General Motors in Lansing. He retired in 1988 after 32 years and the couple moved to Gladwin County from Bath.
      He is survived by his wife; four sons, Brian of Standish, Scott and wife Melanie of Lansing, David and wife Norine of Lansing, John and wife Patricia of Gladwin; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his parents; a sister, Patricia and husband Don of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews.
      Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin with Pastor Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Gladwin.
      Harley's Find a grave memorial #46829180