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Family HistoryFamily History - Pauline Blimke


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Pauline Blimke and 22 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Pauline Blimke,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Pauline married William F. Woelk (born ____, parents not determined).

+2i. William R. Woelk, born 14 June 1890 in Michigan; died 5 December 1950 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married De Ette M. Kline.

Second Generation
2. William R. Woelk2 (Pauline1), born 14 June 1890 in Michigan;1, 2, 3 died 5 December 1950 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.2 William married, 20 June 1923 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, De Ette M. Kline1 (born 9 December 1899 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, the daughter of Lewis Taylor Kline and Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 De Ette died 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan5).

+3i. William Lewis Woelk, born 9 May 1924 in Michigan; died 23 March 2012. Married Dolores Joan Ireland.
+4ii. Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk, born 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Dolores Korkoshuk.
 5iii. Elmer John Woelk, born ____, the son of William R. Woelk and De Ette M. Kline; died 13 May 1928 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.9
+6iv. LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk, born 11 September 1929 in Michigan; died 9 August 1998. Married Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor.

  1. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Wm. R. Woelk, age 33, born in Michigan; father: Wm. F. Woelk; mother: Pauline Blimke; and Deette M. Kline, age 28, born in Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth McKinnon; married on 20 June 1923 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
  2. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Wm. R. Woelk, born: 14 June 1890 in Michigan; died: 5 December 1950 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Wm. Woelk.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-1, Sheet No. 7B; family of William R. Woelk (49, Michigan, retail and wholesale distributor); wife De Ette M. Woelk (40, Michigan); son William L. Woelk (15, Michigan); son Robert J. Woelk (14, Michigan); daughter Lou Ann E. Woelk (10, Michigan).
  4. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; De Ette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1889 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline, born in Michigan; mother: Elizabeth Kline, born in Ontario.
  5. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Deette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1899 in Michigan; died: 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; spouse: Wm. R. Woelk; widow.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 7A; family of Lewis T. Kline (43, Michigan, Jan 1857, mfg. machinery); wife of 5 years Elizabeth L. Kline (34, Canada, Dec 1865); son Arthur L. Kline (15, Michigan, Dec 1884); son Harmon J. Kline (13, Michigan, Aug 1886); nephew Thomas R. Butler (10, Michigan, Dec 1889); son DeEtt M. Kline (5/12, Michigan, Dec 1899); niece Anna C. Butler (7, Michigan, July 1892); servant Julia Kubicka (13, Michigan, May 1887).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 14A; family of Lewis T. Kline (52, Michigan, keeper, foundry, 2nd marriage); wife of 15 years Elizabeth Kline (44, Can., 2nd marriage, 6 children, 4 living); son Harmon J. Kline (24, Michigan, engineer, foundry); daughter DeEtta Kline (10, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (8, Michigan); son George M. Kline (8, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (6, Michigan).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 10, Sheet No. 1B; family of Louise [sic] T. Kline (62, Michigan, manufacturer, foundry); wife Elizabeth L. Kline (53, Canada); daughter De Ette M. Kline (20, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (17, Michigan); son George M. Kline (17, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (15, Michigan); servant Sarah A. Paige 53, Michigan, widow).
  9. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Elmer John Woelk, died: 13 May 1928 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Wm. R. Woelk; mother: De Ette.
Third Generation
3. William Lewis Woelk3 (William,2 Pauline1), born 9 May 1924 in Michigan;1, 2 died 23 March 2012.1 William married Dolores Joan Ireland4 (born 9 April 1926, parents not determined3).

+7i. William Ireland Woelk, born 28 February 1956. Married Donna Marie _____.
 8ii. Norman Lewis Woelk, born 5 July 1957.3
+9iii. Holly Joan Woelk, born 27 July 1959. Married (1) Russell J. Sloboda Married (2) Michael Joseph Kulhawick.
 10iv. Ann Elizabeth Woelk, born 7 March 1962.3

4. Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk3 (William,2 Pauline1), born 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;2, 4 died 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.4 Bob married, 27 August 1955, Dolores Korkoshuk4 (born ____, parents not determined; Dolores died 22 November 20024). Bob is buried in First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.4

+11i. Robert Woelk, Married Debbi _____.
+12ii. Thomas Woelk, Married Karen _____.
 13iii. Steven Woelk.
+14iv. Kenneth Woelk, Married Tarus _____.

6. LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk3 (William,2 Pauline1), born 11 September 1929 in Michigan;2, 3 died 9 August 1998.3 LouAnn married, 30 May 1953 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor4, 5 (born 7 April 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of Rev. I. Paul Taylor and Josephine _____;5 Kenneth died 26 September 2005 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan5).

 15i. Terrie Ellen Taylor, born 6 February 1955.3, 5
+16ii. Bruce T. Taylor, born 22 January 1957. Married Beverly Prestwood.
+17iii. Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor, born 28 October 1959. Married Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Woelk, William L., born: 9 May 1924; died: 23 March 2012.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-1, Sheet No. 7B; family of William R. Woelk (49, Michigan, retail and wholesale distributor); wife De Ette M. Woelk (40, Michigan); son William L. Woelk (15, Michigan); son Robert J. Woelk (14, Michigan); daughter Lou Ann E. Woelk (10, Michigan).
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Find a Grave (website). First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; Robert James Woelk, born: 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan [from record]. The record includes an obituary from an unidentified publication, which includes biographical and vital details, including the names of his parents, wife (who predeceased him), children, and two siblings, and his inurnment in First Congregation United Church of Christ Memorial Garden.
  5. Obituary, Traverse City Daily Record, Traverse City, Michigan (website: record-eagle.com); 27 September 2005, Dr. Kenneth C. Taylor; died: 26 September 2005 in Traverse City. The article provides a lengthy biography, vital details, and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
7. William Ireland Woelk4 (William,3 William,2 Pauline1), born 28 February 1956.1 William married Donna Marie _____ (born 18 November 1957, parents not determined1).

9. Holly Joan Woelk4 (William,3 William,2 Pauline1), born 27 July 1959.2 Holly married, first, 28 December 1982 in Genesee County, Michigan, Russell J. Sloboda2, 3 (born 14 August 1957, parents not determined1). Holly married, second, Michael Joseph Kulhawick2 (born 20 February 1952, parents not determined1).

 18i. Shena Louise Sloboda, born 12 January 1984.2
 19ii. Dylan Russell Sloboda, born 18 May 1986.2
 20iii. Cullan Joseph Sloboda, born 15 September 1990.2

11. Robert Woelk4 (Robert ‘Bob’,3 William,2 Pauline1). Robert married Debbi _____4 (born ____, parents not determined).

12. Thomas Woelk4 (Robert ‘Bob’,3 William,2 Pauline1). Thomas married Karen _____4 (born ____, parents not determined).

14. Kenneth Woelk4 (Robert ‘Bob’,3 William,2 Pauline1). Kenneth married Tarus _____4 (born ____, parents not determined).

16. Bruce T. Taylor4 (LouAnn,3 William,2 Pauline1), born 22 January 1957.1, 5 Bruce married Beverly Prestwood1, 5 (born 14 March 1957, parents not determined1).

 21i. Carrie Prestwood-Taylor, born 26 June 1984.1, 5
 22ii. Jesse Prestwood-Taylor, born 19 August 1986.1, 5

17. Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor4 (LouAnn,3 William,2 Pauline1), born 28 October 1959.1, 5 Jodee married Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke5 (born June 1956, parents not determined1).

 23i. Ian Taylor Mielke, born 1992.1, 5

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Email from Holly Kulhawick to Lee Gazlay, October 2013, providing details of her family and of her siblings.
  3. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 198212280000008; marriage of Russell Joseph Sloboda and Holly Jean Woelk, 28 December 1982.
  4. Find a Grave (website). First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; Robert James Woelk, born: 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan [from record]. The record includes an obituary from an unidentified publication, which includes biographical and vital details, including the names of his parents, wife (who predeceased him), children, and two siblings, and his inurnment in First Congregation United Church of Christ Memorial Garden.
  5. Obituary, Traverse City Daily Record, Traverse City, Michigan (website: record-eagle.com); 27 September 2005, Dr. Kenneth C. Taylor; died: 26 September 2005 in Traverse City. The article provides a lengthy biography, vital details, and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren.