Continuation of tree (3rd child of Alexander Pitre/Sophia Laferte); all known surname descendants:
8 William John Peters b: 25 December 1887 Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; d: 27 February 1960 Roseville, Macomb, MI
+Emma Theresa Earley b: 4 September 1898 Austin, Sanilac, MI; m: 21 June 1916 St. Clair Heights, Wayne, MI [Thomas/Bertha Kellogg]; d: 1 July 1968 Roseville, Macomb, MI
9 William Thomas Peters b: 6 September 1917 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 6 December 2007 Arlington Heights, Cook, IL
+Victoria Elizabeth Nahas b: 14 October 1921 Monessen, Westmoreland, PA; m: 14 February 1941 Ohio [Thomas Anthony/Miriam Mitchell] (divorced 21 July 1952); d: 12 November 2013 New Port Richey, Pasco, FL
*2nd Wife of William Thomas Peters:
+Margaretha Erna Friedlin (Seefeldt) b: 4 March 1922 Freiburg, Germany; m: 29 November 1952 Detroit, Wayne, MI [Richard Reinholz/Erna Friedlin]; d: 15 December 2008 Arlington Heights, Cook, IL
9 James Lawrence Peters b: 1 September 1918 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 3 June 1991 Roseville, Macomb, MI
+Betsy Winona Ross b: 15 September 1919 Detroit, Wayne, MI; m: 16 November 1938 Indiana [Hugh/Deborah Mae Thetreau]; d: 17 November 1987 Clinton, Macomb, MI
9 Helen Marie Peters b: 12 May 1920 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 28 November 2007 St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI
+Elmer Bruce Sadler b: 22 October 1918 Woodstock, ONT; m: 31 May 1941 Detroit, Wayne, MI [Elmer Vincent/Bernice Meretta Bruce]; d: 2 April 2009 St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI
9 John Fredrick Peters b: 26 November 1921 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 31 May 2003 Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI
+Loraine Mary Huber b: 26 May 1925; m: 30 May 1947 Detroit, Wayne, MI [Joseph S./Catherine German]; d: 4 September 2016 Grosse Pointe Woods, Wayne, MI
9 George Joseph Peters b: 25 November 1922 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 26 March 1993 Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI
+Mary Adeline O'Neil b: 29 December 1923 Detroit, Wayne, MI; m: 17 January 1948 River Rouge, Wayne, MI [Edward J./Mary McNally]; d: 18 September 2008 Bay City, Bay, MI
9 Dorothy Agnes Peters b: 18 December 1923 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: 3 February 2000 Roseville, Macomb, MI
+Robert Joseph Houtteman b: 11 July 1928 Detroit, Wayne, MI; m: 18 February 1950 Roseville, Macomb, MI [Henry C./Alice De Ronne]; d: 5 November 1999 Roseville, Macomb, MI
9 Lorraine Marie Peters b: 4 October 1925 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: Aft. October 2013
+Paul Bernard Girard b: 4 February 1924 Marquette, Mackinac, MI; m: 30 December 1944 Roseville, Macomb, MI [Simon/Delia Duquette]; d: 8 October 2013 Clinton, Macomb, MI
9 Robert Alexander Peters b: 19 April 1930 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: Aft. May 2003
+Julia Ann Curley
*2nd Wife of Robert Alexander Peters:
+Joann Carol
9 Shirley A. Peters b: Abt. 1935 Detroit, Wayne, MI; d: Aft. May 2003
+--- Kraemer
Notes for William John Peters:
Census
- 1920 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan: William J. Peters 33 (Ast. Bt. Co. instructor), wife Emma 21 (bread pedeler), William Jr. 2, James 1 year 11 months.
- 1930 Detroit, Wayne, MI: William Peters 43 (bakery shop clerk), wife Anna 31, William 12, Lawrence 11, Helen 10, John 8, George 7, Dorothy 6, Lorraine 4 years 5 months.
- 1940 Detroit, Wayne, MI: William Peters 53 laborer/building roads WPA, wife Emma 41, William Jr. 22 auto mechanic/roadway transit, Helen 19 nurse/private home, John 18, George 17 electrician help/electric work, Dorothy 16, Loraine 14, Robert 9, Shirley 4. [3332 E. Hancock Avenue]. James L. Peters 21, wife Betsy W. 20, Patsy 10 months, living with in-laws in Detroit.
- 1950 Roseville, Macomb, MI: William J. Peters 63 tool crib/Broach factory, wife Emma T. 51, Robert A. 19 gas & furnace man/electric company, Shirley A. 14.
WW1 registration records: William J. Peters; Wayne, MI; born 25 Dec 1887 (Grosse Pointe); wife; medium height, medium build; blue eyes & dark hair.
WWII Records: William John Peters, 28407 Victor, Roseville; b. 25 Dec 1886 Grosse Pointe; contact Theodore Peters, 5838 Barrett, Detroit; 5'6", 180 lbs., blue eyes & black hair, ruddy complexion; East Detroit 27 Apr 1942
Notes for Emma Theresa Earley:
Obituary: Detroit American (Detroit, MI), Tuesday, 2 July 1968: Emma T. Peters, age 69. Beloved mother of William T., James L., John F., George J., Robert A., Mrs. Helen Sadler, Mrs. Dorothy Houtteman, Mrs. Lorraine Girard, Mrs. Shirley Kraemer, mother-in-law of Mrs. Victoria Linn, 43 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, sister of Mrs. Mary Comment, Mrs. Anna Kimmel. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, Roseville, 10:00 a.m. Sacred Heart. Rosary Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Obituaries for the children:
William Thomas Peters: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), 11 December 2007: William T. "Pete" Peters of Arlington Heights for 20+ years: A memorial service for William T. "Pete" Peters, 90, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights. Born Sept. 6, 1917, in Detroit, he passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007. Mr. Peters was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (nee Friedlin); loving father of Iris Seefeldt, Karin (Skip) Sax and Thomas (Neriza) Peters; and grandfather of Tom Seefeldt, Scott Sax and Candice Peters. In lieu of flowers, memorials to NTRA Charities Permanent Disable Jockey Fund. Arrangements were made by the Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, Franklin Park.
Tombstone Inscription, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights: Peters / William "Pete" / loving husband, father / 1917 - 2007 // Peters / Margarethe E. / dear wife & mom / 1922 - 2008
James Lawrence Peters: Christian Memorial Gardens West, Rochester Hills, Oakland, MI: PETERS / James L. / 1918 - (blank) / Betsy W. / 1919 - 1987
Helen Marie Peters: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sunday, 2 December 2007: Sadler, Helen M. Age 87. Beloved wife of Bruce. Dear mother of Judith (Edward) LaPerre, Patrick (Gail) and Michael. Loving grandmother of Staci, Robert, Michael, Kelley, Jill, Janine, Kristopher, Brien and Jon. Loving great-grandmother of 14. Sister of Lorraine (Paul) Girard, Robert (Joann) Peters, Shirley (Richard) Kraemer and the late Larry, John, George, and Dorothy. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service and Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Funeral Monday in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Lucy Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Roseville.
John Fredrick Peters: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sunday, 1 June 2003: John F. 'Jack' Peters, age 81, May 31, 2003. Beloved husband of Loraine. Dearest father of Greg (Sharon), Susan (Rus) Rouse, Jill (Dennis) Macciomel, Diane (David) Griffith and Laurie (David) Bergeron. Loving grandfather of Mike, Tim, Amy, Melissa, Kellie, Bryan, Michael, David, Erin, Maura, Conor, Megan, Eric, Matthew and Brendan. Dear brother of Helen Sadler, Lorraine Girard, Robert Peters and Shirley Kraemer. In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. at the A,H, Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary Monday 7 p.m.
George Joseph Peters: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Saturday, 27 March 1993: Peters, George J. Beloved husband of Mary (Adeline) O'Neil. Dear father of Catherine (Raymond) Brown, Edward (Brenda), Dennis and Mary (Don) Murray. Grandfather of eight. Brother of William, Helen Sadler, John, Dorothy Houtteman, Lorraine Girard, Robert, Shirley Kraemer, Victoria Lynn and the late Lawrence. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. Sunday 12-9 p.m. Funeral service Monday 9:30 a.m. from the S.K. Schultz a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 1/2 Mile Road, to St. Athanasius Church 10 a.m.
Dorothy Agnes Peters: Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Saturday, 5 February 2000: Houtteman, Dorothy I. February 3, 2000, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Robert Jr. (Joyce), Carol (John) O Rourke, Thomas (Jovette) and Barbara (Robert) Michalik. Grandmother of Matthew, Maureen, Katie, Rachel, the late Lauren, Madeline, Emily and Isabelle. Sister of Jack Peters, Helen Sadler, Lorraine Girard, Robert Peters and Shirley Kraemer. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mi.). Closing prayers Monday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Peter Catholic Church, Mt. Clemens, for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Burial Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Last updated: 26 April 2023.