Continuation of tree (7th child of William Pete/Agnes Lajeunesse); all known surname descendants:
8 Alfred Joseph Pete b: 3 May 1891 LaSalle, Monroe, MI; d: 5 January 1930 LaSalle, Monroe, MI
+Edna A. Baumia b: 30 March 1896 LaSalle, Monroe, MI; m: 25 November 1914 Monroe, Monroe, MI [Charles/Rose Lavigne]; d: 27 February 1995 Monroe, MI
9 Jeanette Mae Pete b: 9 February 1915 LaSalle, Monroe, MI; d: 20 January 2012 Monroe, Monroe, MI
+Ernest John Russeau b: 29 August 1903 LaSalle, Monroe, MI; m: 19 May 1931 Erie, Monroe, MI [Jerome/Clarsey Benore]; d: 23 December 1985 Sylvania, Lucas, OH
9 Melvin Joseph Pete b: 14 September 1917 LaSalle, Monroe, MI; d: 4 August 1999 Kingman, Mohave, AZ
+Dorothy Blanch Lajiness b: 8 December 1920; m: 14 September 1940 Erie, Monroe, MI [Thomas/Roseann Grodi]; d: 3 December 1984 Monroe, MI
*2nd Wife of Melvin Joseph Pete:
+Nancy Alice Moore b: 23 September 1931 West Virginia; m: 2 February 1970 Lucas Co., OH [Cecil/Odeste Whamsley]; d: 3 November 2010 Monroe, MI
9 Earl James Pete b: 3 November 1922 LaSalle, Monroe, MI; d: 25 August 1985 Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI
+Elizabeth Mae Ost b: 22 September 1925 Dundee, Monroe, MI; m: 6 September 1947 Erie, Monroe, MI [August W./Margaret Lockwood]; d: 16 January 2016 LaSalle, Monroe, MI
9 Hazel Marie Pete b: 16 January 1926 LaSalle, Monroe, MI; d: 19 November 2021 Erie, Monroe, MI
+William Elmond Yenor b: 22 March 1918 Toledo, Lucas, OH; m: 3 March 1943 Erie, Monroe, MI [Ralph/Nina Ruder]; d: 1 October 1992 Toledo, Lucas, OH
Notes for Alfred Joseph Pete:
Census
- 1900 LaSalle, Monroe, Michigan: William Pete 42 farm laborer, 2nd wife Cesale 25, Mary 16, Louisa 12, Alfred 9, Israel 5, Margaret 2.
- 1910
- 1920 LaSalle, Monroe, MI: Alfred Pete 28 laborer/paper mill, wife Edna 23, Janetta 4 years 10 months, Melvin 2 years 4 months, brother-in-law Roy Bomia 20 laborer/paper mill.
- 1930 LaSalle, Monroe, MI: Widow Edna Pete 34, Jeanette 15, Melvin 12, Earl 7, Hazel 4 years 2 months.
- 1940 LaSalle, Monroe, MI: Widow Edna Peete 40 servant/housework, Melvin 20 laborer/railroad, Earl 17 laborer/paper mill, Hazel 14.
- 1950 LaSalle, Monroe, MI: Cletus F. Russeau 50 (sep) chipping chilney/foundry, widowed roomer Edna A. Pete 54 cook/old folks home.
WWI Registration Records: Alfred J. Pete, b. 3 May 1881 LaSalle, laborer, wife & child, medium height, slender build, gray eyes, black hair; Monroe, MI 5 Jun 1917
Obituaries for the children:
Jeanette Mae Pete: Monroe Evening News (MI), Thursday, 26 January 2012 - Jeanette Mae Russeau, 96 of Monroe - Jeanette M. Russeau Feb. 9, 1915-Jan. 20, 2012: Jeanette Mae Russeau, 96, of LaSalle died at 12:22 a.m. Friday at Medilodge of Monroe under the wonderful care of their staff and Heartland Hospice. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. service time on Saturday January 28, 2012, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Deacon Michael Hammond will officiate with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born February 9, 1915, in LaSalle she was the daughter of Alfred and Edna (Bomia) Pete. She was the oldest of four children. Brothers Melvin and Earl Pete preceded her in death, her sister Hazel Yenor survives. The Pete family made their home on Kelly Rd. in LaSalle Township. When Jeanette was 16 she married Ernest Russeau also of Kelly Rd. Ernie died in 1985. As a widow, Jeanette continued to live on Kelly Rd. in the second of two houses the family owned. During Jeanette and Ernie's marriage they had three sons, Don (Audrey) of Round Lake Beach, Ill., Ray (Francie) of Holland, Ohio, and Gary (Pat) of Kelly Rd. and Florida. Jeanette is also survived by nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Jeanette demonstrated her love for our Lord Jesus Christ by praying from her prayer book daily, and saying the Rosary for those in need. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Erie for 76 years and received all of her sacraments there. The family would like to thank Sandy Gabrial, her neighbor, who watched over her for many years; Marilyn Rogers for her love and patience that allowed Jeanette to stay in her home for five years; and Medilodge of Monroe for two-plus years where the staff provided a most caring, loving and safe environment. If considering a memorial, the family requests donations to the activity fund at Medilodge, or Heartland Hospice.
Tombstone Inscription, Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, MI: Ernest J. / 1903 - 1985 / Jeanette M. / 1915 - 2012 / together forever / RUSSEAU
Earl James Pete: Tombstone Inscription, Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, MI: Earl James / 1922 - 1985 / Elizabeth Mae / 1925 - 2016 / together forever / PETE
Hazel Marie Pete: Erie - Hazel Marie Yenor, age 95, passed away in her home November 19, 2021 in Erie, MI. She was born January 16, 1926 in LaSalle, MI to Alfred and Edna (Bomia) Pete. Hazel married William Yenor March 3, 1943 and together were married 49 years. In 1965 Hazel worked for Tiliston Carberator in Toledo, OH for 11 years and in 1976 she worked for GM Powertrain Plant in Toledo, OH for 5 years. After retirement, Hazel moved to Bitely, MI in 1981 and lived there until 1992 and then moved back to Monroe. In 1993 Hazel was a loving companion to Robert Eighmey for 17 years. A special heartfelt thank you to Robert Eighmey's children Bobby, Nancy, Cindy and Mark for loving Hazel as their own mother, especially Bobby and her daughter's who made sure Hazel had a wonderful dinner every night. Hazel took care of her mother for many years and also bowled for many years at Monroe Sport Center. She loved to bake cookies for everyone and make pancakes in the shape of turtles and Mickey Mouse for her grandkids. She also loved to plant flowers and mow her lawn. She lived on her own and took care of herself for many years. Hazel is survived by her children; Bonnie VanKampen of Muskegon, MI, Dawn (Denny) Billock of Dundee, MI, daughter-in-law Janet Yenor of Erie, MI; grandchildren Scott (Wendy) Randall, Wendy (Bob) House, Todd (Ruth) Randall, Chad (Beth) Yenor, Heidi (Scott) Leads, Brandon (Melinda) Bowling and Trevor Cain; great-grandchildren Scott (Cassie) Randall, Sara (Adam) Felcoskie, Chris Randall, Tiffany (Andy) Bui, Cory, Megan, Emma and Cole Yenor, Madison and Kelsey Leads and Dalton Bowling; 4-great-great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Jackie (Artie) Cousino. Hazel is also survived by her best friend Kiki Cinglie. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Edna Pete, spouse William Yenor, companion Robert Eighmey, son David Yenor, grandson Shawn Bowling, son-in-law James VanKampen, 1 sister Jeanette Russeau, 2 brothers Melvin Pete and Earl Pete. Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes is handling arrangements. Hazel's family extends a special Thank You to her hospice nurse Kim Smith. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Hazel's memory may do so by contributing to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Cancer Foundation of Michigan.
Tombstone Inscription, Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, MI:
William E. / 1918 - 1992 / Hazel M. / 1926 - (blank) / together forever /
married 3-3-43 / YENOR
Back one generation to parents of Alfred Joseph Pete
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