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Belgian Laces Eric Delvaux’s Crystal Rocket at the 2010 Shanghai Expo Crystal designer Eric Delvaux poses besides his crystal work "Rocket" in eastern Belgian city Liege, April 4, 2010. The crystal rocket, 2.6m high and 200 kg in weight, was shipped to China to be part of the exhibit at the Belgian pavilion during the 2010 Shanghai Expo. It claims to be the highest crystal creation in the world and has applied to the Guinness Book of Records. “Vivre à Saint-Georges”, June 2010 Volume 32 - #125 September 2010 BELGIAN LACES: Official Quarterly Bulletin of Our principal THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS objective is: Belgian American Heritage Association Keep the Belgian IN MEMORIAM: Heritage alive Milton “Clyde” Delforge, 82, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2010 surrounded by his family at home. Clyde was born on April 22, 1928 to Alvin and Clara (Reince) Delforge. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 until 1952 spending time in in our hearts and in Korea. He worked as the store keeper for UW Oshkosh until his retirement in 1990. Clyde married Joanne Weber on July 5, the hearts of our 1975 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville, WI, and together they enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad in posterity pursuit of their family histories, and spending summers in Baileys Harbor. He grew up as a Green Bay Packer Fan and saw his Dear Members first game in 1938 and held season tickets since 1952, spending many memorable times at the games. He was also a general sports trivia buff. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the Peninsula Belgian American Club. Clyde is Paper ONLY survived by his wife, Joanne Delforge, Appleton, his sister, Bertha (Stan) Naze, Wausau, two sisters-in-law; Mary Jane US/Canada ONLY: US $18 THE BELGIAN Bublitz, Green Bay, Carol (Joseph) Krauth, Arlington, VA, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law, Charles “Chuck” Bublitz RESEARCHERS A Funeral Mass for Clyde will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM at ST. THOMAS MORE (1810 N. Belgian American McDonald St. Appleton) with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with military BOTHElectronic ONLY Heritage Association honors at the grave. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the Church. The family would Anywhere: US $ 10.00 like to extend a special thank you to Fr. Gerald Falk and the staff of Theda Care at Home hospice for all their wonderful Electronic and Paper: Our organization was support. - http://www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com/_mgxroot/page_10804.php?id=823269 founded in 1976 and US/Canada: US $ 25.00 Ellen Marie Molle was born March 18, 1951 in Marshall to John and Chloris (Solseth) Molle. She grew up in Marshall, Overseas: US $ 30.00 welcomes as members graduating from Marshall High School in 1969. She attended Southwest State University through 1972 with a major in art. Paper ONLY On November 25, 1972, Ellen was united in marriage with Phil Skramstad. On April 1, 1974, their first son, Michael, was US/Canada ONLY: US $18 Any person of Belgian born followed by their second son, Ryan, on June 8, 1976. For over 25 years, Ellen and Phil owned and operated Olson & descent interested in Lowe Clothing in Marshall, but during that time, Ellen’s main passion was focused on her family. Ellen was an accomplished artist whose modesty with her art always took precedence over her obvious talent. She was also a Genealogy, History, talented and passionate Genealogist who uncovered centuries of mysteries for her family, her husband’s family and the BOTH Biography or Heraldry, families of many friends. She was also a dedicated and detailed Historian who recently wrote a detailed and documented history of one period of time in Marshall that essentially changes and enhances some of the history of Marshall. The essay Electronic and Paper: either amateur or will be published by Southwest State University. Besides her passion for art, genealogy and history, Ellen was a very professional. accomplished gardener whose friends marveled at her flowers and vegetables every year. Ellen learned to enjoy playing golf, US/Canada: US $ 25.00 but very typically, only as a sacrifice for her husband. Ellen was a completely selfless lady, becoming the main caregiver for Overseas: US $ 30.00 You are invited to over 20 years for numerous family, relatives and friends. Even after her diagnosis and later on, the reoccurrence of her cancer, become a member and she was more concerned about her husband and boys than she was herself. She always found good in every person she met, and everyone she met enjoyed Ellen’s humor, intelligence and passion for life. Ellen was an active volunteer and a year’s long to participate actively in member of the board at the Marshall Area Fine Art Center and Council. She was also very active in Senior College over the the work of the society. years as an instructor for art classes. She was a dedicated member of PEO, and loved her PEO sisters. Ellen was also an The annual membership active volunteer over the years in many community boards and projects. When Ellen was asked to volunteer for a new board or new project, she always said “yes.” She will be deeply missed forever by her family and friends. fee includes a Ellen passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully at home. She is survived by her husband Phil of Marshall, son Michael (and Jen) Skramstad of St. Louis Park, son Ryan (and subscription to the Lisha King) Skramstad of Sedalia, MO, granddaughter Gabrielle, grandson Ethan, sister Valerie (and Dave) Doner of quarterly Jacksonville, FL, brothers Phillip (and Sandy) Molle of Woodbridge, VA and John (and Jane) Molle of Delmar, MD, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins and her amazingly dear and dedicated friends. BELGIAN LACES Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, John and Chloris (Solseth) Molle. http://www.rehkamp-horvath.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415:skramstad- ellen&catid=40:obits&Itemid=62 President-Editor: Régine Brindle Treasurer/Secretary: Table of Contents Melanie Reynolds In Memoriam Inside Cover Past Presidents: Books in Review p73 What Became of Them? P74 Micheline Gaudette Belgians on the WWI Draft Cards p78 Pierre Inghels Pennsylvania and West Virginia Obituaries p80 Co-Founders: Belgians in the 1930 Census: Michigan p82 Micheline Gaudette & The THEYS Family of Crawford Co, KS p84 Ardiena Stegen Belgians in 1906 Saskatchewan p90 Deadline for Canadian Obituaries p92 Belgians on the 1900 Census: Cook Co, IL – Chicago p95 submission of Articles The Beloit Mindset List for the Class of 2014 p98 to Belgian Laces: The Popes of Lodomez – Follow-up p100 March 1 – June 1 Did You Know .. How Milou got his name? p100 September 1 - December 1 Researching online p101 Paper: $20 (US/Can) Val St Lambert Crystal Rocket at Shanghai Expo 2010 p102 Charleroi Coal Mining Companies site/Index p103 $30 Overseas ISSN: 1046-0462 Contact Information: THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS - 495 East 5th Street - Peru IN 46970 Electronic ONLY: $10 Tel/Fax:765-473-5667 OR e-mail [email protected] All subscriptions are for the calendar year-*New subscribers receive the four issues of the current year, regardless when paid ISSN: 1554-2432 (anywhere) Content of the articles is the sole responsibility of their authors - All Rights Reserved Content Can Not Be Reproduced or Redistributed without Prior Authorization from The Belgian Researchers, Inc Belgian Laces Vol#32-125 Reconstitution des ménages de Mariembourg de 1640 à 1930 Léon VERHEYLEWEGEN. Editions GAPHIL-ESM, 2007.-830 pages. (Modified: April 9, 2007) Léon Verheylewegen, of Mariembourg,worked on this project for close to 4 straight years. He transcribed all the surnames and all the families living in the city of Marie of Hungary from 1640 to 1930. The results go beyond simple transcription and developed into 800 pages of true historical study. Order by subscribing at "Gephil-ESM "(Boulevard de l'Enseignement, 1C-5600 Philippeville), or by email at [email protected] Une Colonie au Brésil (A Colony in Brazil) By Marie Van Langendonck and Serge Noël ISBN 978-2-930438-41-2 144 pages – 14 Euros Published in 2009 by Biliki http://www.rezolibre.com/detail.php?article=2379 In 1798 Marie Barbe Antoinette Rutgeerts was born in Antwerp. When 29y old she married Jean Remi Félicien Philippe Van Langendonck, officer of the Régiment des Guides and director of the military hospital in Charleroi. She was a widow and her children were already living in Brazil when she decided to join them in 1857. In 1859 she left Porto Alegre and returned to Belgium in the hope to convince the Belgian authorities to invest in the region. She wrote a book which was published in 1862 in Antwerp by L. Gerrits. This book is a reprint of the original. In 1863, Marie Van Langendonck returned to Brazil at Arroio Grande where she died on June 6, 1875 at the age of 77. Another Belgian colony existed also 500km North of there in the Province of Santa Caterina. The official story says that 150 families came from Belgium. 73 Belgian Laces Vol#32-125 What became of them? By Guy Gallez Some of the men not mustered in the Massachusetts Infantry found enlistments in other Units. I found at least three of them, from the Peter Godfrey, in the Volunteers but only in searching them in the rosters from the names given in the ship manifests.