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Nicolaas Martinus Jonkman

Male about 1837 - 1877  (40 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nicolaas Martinus Jonkman was born about 1837 in Oudheusden, Heusden, Nord-Brabant, Netherlands; died on 17 May 1877 in Appingedam, Groningen, Netherlands.

    Notes:

    Died:
    entry 53

    Nicolaas married Arendina Jager on 18 February 1864 in Adorp, Groningen, Netherlands. Arendina (daughter of Sietse Siebes Jager and Hilje Arends Bos) was born on 9 May 1842 in Adorp, Groningen, Netherlands; died on 7 October 1913 in Appingedam, Groningen, Netherlands. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jan “John J.” Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1872 in Loppersum, Groningen, Netherlands; died on 18 October 1933 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; was buried on 21 October 1933 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.
    2. 3. Fritz Nicholas Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 November 1867 in Garrelsweer, Groningen, Netherlands; died on 20 December 1945 in Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan, USA.
    3. 4. Sadie Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jan “John J.” Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nicolaas1) was born on 31 May 1872 in Loppersum, Groningen, Netherlands; died on 18 October 1933 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; was buried on 21 October 1933 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Painter
    • Cemetery: Roseland Memorial Park
    • Death Notice: Grand Rapids Press, Wednesday, October 18, 1933, p 23 Obituary JONKMAN-John Jonkman, aged 61, of 905 Lincoln, N.W., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning. Surviving are the widow, two sons, Nicholas and William J., five daughters, Mrs. G. Ebers, Mrs. G. Gritter, Mrs. K. Koperski and Celia and Frieda Jonkman; one brother, F. Jonkman of Holland, Mich; ten grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 2 o’clock at the Van’tHof Funeral Home. Burial in Rosedale Memorial Park. Friends may view the body at the residence until Saturday noon.
    • Residence(s): 1909: Grand Rapids, MI 1920: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan
    • Immigration: 1895

    Notes:

    Birth:
    entry 48

    Jan married Trijntje “Kate” Hindriks on 16 March 1895 in Appingedam, Groningen, Netherlands. Trijntje (daughter of Wiert Hindriks and Maria de Kluis) was born on 13 February 1877 in Delfzijl, Groningen, Netherlands; died on 22 July 1952 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Arendena Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in August 1896 in Michigan, USA.
    2. 6. Marie Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in November 1899 in Michigan, USA.
    3. 7. Nicholas Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Michigan, USA.
    4. 8. Celia Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Michigan, USA; died in August 1995.
    5. 9. Winedda Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 April 1909 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 21 December 1988 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.
    6. 10. Freda Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in September 1912 in Michigan, USA; died in January 2002.
    7. 11. William J. Jonkman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in July 1915 in Michigan, USA.

  2. 3.  Fritz Nicholas Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nicolaas1) was born on 17 November 1867 in Garrelsweer, Groningen, Netherlands; died on 20 December 1945 in Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death Notice: Fritz Nicholas Jonkman, 78, retired contractor and builder, died Thursday, Dec. 20, in Holland hospital as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered in his home at 576 State St. about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. Well known in this area among builders and traders, he was born in Garrelsweer, province of Groningen, the Netherlands, Nov. 17, 1867, son of Nicholas Jonkman and Arendina Jager Jonkman. He came to the Untied States at the age of 23 and lived in Holland more than 50 years, coming here after spending a short time in Grand Rapids. He studied architecture in the Netherlands and America and and for many years was superintendent of the Holland Furnature factory. He and his cousin, the late Frank
    • Immigration: about 1891


  3. 4.  Sadie Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nicolaas1)


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Arendena Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born in August 1896 in Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Brush Factory Laborer, Bruch Machine Operator At Gd Rapids Brush Co
    • Residence(s): 1900: 65 Jennette St., Grand Rapids, Michigan 1918-1930: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Ebbers. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 6.  Marie Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born in November 1899 in Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Brush Factory Laborer, Operator At GR Brush Co.
    • Residence(s): 1900: 65 Jennette St., Grand Rapids, Michigan 1918-1930: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Marie married Gerrit Gritter on 6 May 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 7.  Nicholas Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born about 1903 in Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Furniture Factory Laborer
    • Residence(s): 1920-1930: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Beatrice. Beatrice was born on 30 June 1910; died on 26 February 1995 in Kent Co., Michigan, USA. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 8.  Celia Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born about 1907 in Michigan, USA; died in August 1995.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence(s): 1920-1930: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Kragt. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 9.  Winedda Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born on 1 April 1909 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 21 December 1988 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cemetery: Holy Cross Cemetery
    • Death Notice: Koperski - Mrs. Winedda Koperski, age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 1988 at her home. She is survived by her children, Jack and Helen Koperski, Dolores and Gordon Skoboda, Maureen Koperski, all of Grand Rapids; Pat and Pete Prouix of South Carolina, Larry Antecki, Betty and Ron Van Valkenburg, all of Grand Rapids, Janet and Vic Sincock of Kansas City, KA, Jim Koperski and a special frend, Debbie Harnish, Barb and Jim Braak all of Grand Rapids, Bob and Diane Koperski, of Grandvill, Rose and Ron Jorgensen of Fennville, Susanne and Evert Jelsma of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Koperski, son, Richard Koperski, daughter, Mary Lou Antecki; also surviving are 25 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, her sister, Dena Ebbers, Celia Kragt, Freda (Henry) Rosendall; her sister-in-law, Bea Jonkman, Arlene Jonkman, Celia Koperski, all of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Koperski will be held Saturday morning at 10am at the Shawmut Hills Chapel with Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. A Scripture Service will be held Friday evening at 7:30pm at the chapel. Friends may meet the family from 7 to 9 pm Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society (envelopes available at the chapel) Vant Hof Chapel, Heritage Funeral Service. **note, there is a photo with this obituary**
    • Residence(s): 1920: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1930: 1049 Eleventh, Grand Rapid, Michigan 1940: 457 Atlantic Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Holy Cross Cemetery

    Winedda married Eugene H. Koperski on 7 July 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA, and was divorced on 5 July 1929 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA. Eugene (son of Peter P. Koperski and Helen Pauline Kronke) was born on 12 June 1904 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 5 October 1977 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. John Edward (Jack) Koperski  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 December 1925; died on 14 July 2004 in Kent Co., Michigan, USA.
    2. 13. Dolores Ruth Koperski  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 August 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 18 August 2011 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.
    3. 14. Richard E. Koperski  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 December 1930; died on 9 April 1987 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.
    4. 15. Mary Lou Koperski  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 September 1935 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 27 June 1987 in East Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.
    5. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 10.  Freda Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born in September 1912 in Michigan, USA; died in January 2002.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence(s): 1920-1930: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Henry Rosendall. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 11.  William J. Jonkman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born in July 1915 in Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death Notice: William J. Jonkman Owned Barbershop William J. Jonkman, 50, a prominent figure in local Democratic politics for many years, died of a heart attack Saturday morning at his home at 905 Lincoln Ave. N.W. Mr. Jonkman owned and operated a barbershop at his home address the last 10 years. He was a member of the West Side Democratic Club, treasurer of the West Michigan Best Ball Assn., member of Northeastern Post, American Legion and belonged to the St. James’ Boosters Club and Travelers Protectiive assn. He served in the U.S. Navy four years during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Arlene; a daughter, Jacquelyn; two sons, Michael and James, all at home, and five sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Alt Mortuary, with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
    • Residence(s): 1920-1930: 905 Lincoln Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1940: 704 Lincoln Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Arlene Alberta. Arlene was born on 25 June 1917; died on 21 October 1995 in Kent Co., Michigan, USA. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John Edward (Jack) Koperski Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born on 27 December 1925; died on 14 July 2004 in Kent Co., Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Superintendent Grand Rapids Metal Craft
    • Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery
    • Death Notice: Grand Rapids Press on 7/15/2004 KOPERSKI - Mr. John (Jack) Edward Koperski, aged 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away early Wednesday, July 14, 2004. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard E. Koperski and sister, Mary Lou Antecki. He is survived by his wife, Helen; seven sisters and two brothers, Dolores and Gordon Skoboda, Patricia A. And Peter Proulx, Betty Mae and Ron Van Valkenberg, Janet and Bob Dekoskey, Jim and Deb Koperski, Barb Braak, Bob and Diane Koperski, Rose Scharphorn, Sue and Evert Jelsma; sister-in-law, Maureen Beuche, special friends, Del and Carol Gura and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Monsignor Ernest Schneider as celebrant. Private interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a prayer vigil at 7:15 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Jack served in the Coast Guard during WWII. He was a former officer in the Knights of Columbus and retired as a superintendent for Grand Rapids Metal Craft. Zaagman Memorial Chapel 2800 Burton St. S.E.
    • Residence(s): 1930: 1049 Eleventh, Grand Rapid, Michigan 1940: 457 Atlantic Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Helen Sweetonic. Helen was born on 22 August 1923; died on 25 August 2005 in Kent Co., Michigan, USA. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Dolores Ruth Koperski Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born on 9 August 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 18 August 2011 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death Notice: SKOBODA - Dolores Ruth (Koperski) Skoboda, born August 9, 1928, passed on to her heavenly Father on August 19, 2011, with her precious family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Winedda (Jonkman) Koperski, her brothers, John E. and Richard, and sister, Mary Lou. She is survived by her husband, Gordon J. Skoboda; daughters, Nancy Brown, Ann (Kurt) Christensen, and son, Michael (Roxanne) Skoboda; grandchildren, Nickolas Garlock, Michael (Sarah Robinson) Shaver, Ashley Shaver, Nathan Skoboda, Kyle and Zoe Christensen; and a great-grandbaby, due on February 6, 2012. Also surviving are her siblings, Patricia (Pete) Proulx, Elizabeth (Ronald) VanValkenberg, Janet (Robert) DeKosky, James (Deb) Koperski, Barbara Braak, Robert (Diane) Koperski, Rose Scharphorn, Susan (Evert) Jelsema; 22 nieces and nephews, 31 grand-nieces and nephews, three great-great nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 Four Mile Rd. NE, with Rev. Tom Page as celebrant. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may meet her family for visitation on Monday, August 22, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel, and for one hour prior to Mass on Tuesday at the church. For those who wish to make memorial contributions, they can be made to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure or St. Jude Catholic Church.
    • Residence(s): 1930: 1049 Eleventh, Grand Rapid, Michigan 1940: 457 Atlantic Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Dolores married Living [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 14.  Richard E. Koperski Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born on 22 December 1930; died on 9 April 1987 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death Notice: Mr. Richard E. Koperski, aged 56, of Grand Rapids, a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, passed away suddently Thursday, April 9, 1987. Surviving are his wife, Maureen; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Tracey Koperski; his mother, Mrs. Winedda Koperski; brothers and sisters, Jack (Helen) Koperski, James Koperski, Robert (Diane) Koperski, Delores (Gordon) Skoboda, Patricia (Pete) Prouix, Mary Lou (Larry) Antecki, Betty Mae Fuchs, Janet (Vic) Sincock, Barbara (James) Braak, Rose (Ron) Jorgensen, Susanne Egin and Everett Jelsema; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Katie Masters; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. James Church and the Elks Lodge, an employee of Lear Siegler Corp., for over 32 years. A Rosary Service will be held Friday at 7:30 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 12:00 noon at St. James Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, West, 585 Stocking Ave.
    • Residence(s): 1940: 457 Atlantic Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Notes:

    Died:
    death cert. 22373

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 15.  Mary Lou Koperski Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1) was born on 6 September 1935 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 27 June 1987 in East Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence(s): 1940: 457 Atlantic Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Notes:

    Died:
    Death Cert. 35104

    Mary married Lawrence J. Antecki on 14 April 1956 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA. Lawrence (son of Joseph Antecki and Sophie Miller) was born on 7 April 1933 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA; died on 25 August 1988 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, USA. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Vanessa Sincock  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Living married Living [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Living married Living [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Winedda3, 2.Jan2, 1.Nicolaas1)

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Carey Koperski  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. Karen Koperski  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse/Spouse: Living. [Family Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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