Gazlay Family History
Family History - Lowell Ralph Gazlay
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This family history features Lowell Ralph Gazlay and 62 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.
First Generation
1. Lowell Ralph Gazlay,1 born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, the son of Eugene Miles Gazlay and Mary Elizabeth Watters;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 25 March 1986 in Sandstone, Jackson County, Michigan.3, 4 Lowell married, first, 12 June 1914 in Alba, Antrim County, Michigan, Thelma Esther Post7, 12, 13 (born 21 July 1896 in Michigan, the daughter of Frank Post and Emma Mower;7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Thelma died 17 June 195010). Lowell married, second, 1951, Ruth Ann Creech (née Smith) 2, 13, 14 (born 7 February 1903 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, the daughter of Leslie Smith and Eldon Mccormick;14, 15 Ruth died 2 March 1980 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan14, 15). Lowell is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.3 Thelma is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.10 Ruth is buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.14Children of Lowell Ralph Gazlay and Thelma Esther Post:
| + | 2 | i. | Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay, born 9 August 1917 in Michigan; died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Harry Paul Fish. |
| + | 3 | ii. | Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay, born 22 December 1918 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Married (1) Barbara Jane Ellison Married (2) Dorothy Lucille MacDonald (née Young) . |
| + | 4 | iii. | June Carol Gazlay, born 26 June 1922 in Michigan; died 4 December 1993. Married Bernard Joseph Barton. |
| + | 5 | iv. | Calvin Lowell Gazlay, born 31 August 1923 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 12 September 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Betty Joyce Braun. |
| + | 6 | v. | Marion Imogene ‘Jean’ Gazlay, born 13 August 1925 in Michigan; died 28 July 1995. Married Howard H. Huntoon. |
| + | 7 | vi. | Lee Merton Gazlay, born 9 September 1926 in Michigan; died 26 September 2018. Married Virginia Idabelle Videto. |
| + | 8 | vii. | Dwight Roger Gazlay, born 22 September 1928 in Michigan; died 20 April 1985. Married Mary Nancy ‘Nan’ Hahs. |
| + | 9 | viii. | Barbara Ann Gazlay, born 8 October 1931 in Michigan; died 16 April 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Joseph Walter Pycek. |
| + | 10 | ix. | David Paul Gazlay, born 15 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 16 February 2015. Married Delores Anne Wangerow. |
- Michigan, Return of Births for Antrim County, for the year ending 31 December 1893, Ralph Gazley, born 7 March 1893 in Mancelona; parents: Eugene Gazley and Mary Gazley.
- Draft Registration Card, World War II, Lowell Ralph Gazlay, Serial Number U1431, born 7 March 1893 in Marcelona, Michigan.
- Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ralph Lowell Gazley, born 7 March 1895, died 25 March 1986. Spouse: Thelma E. Post Gazlay [from record, which includes birth and marriage records for Ralph].
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lowell R. Gazlay, died 25 March 1896 in Sandstone, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 7 March 1993 [sic, 1893].
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Star Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 11A, family of Eugene M. Gazlay (37, Michigan, July 1862, filer, saw mill); wife of 12 years Mary E. Gazlay (33, Ohio, Aug. 1866, 5 children, 4 living); daughter [sic, actually a son] Bird T. Gazlay (10, Michigan, July 1889); son Ralph L. Gazlay (7, Michigan, Mar. 1893); son Vollie I. Gazlay (5, Michigan, May 1895); daughter Flossie M. Gazlay (3, Michigan, Apr. 1897); border Samuel Johnson (45, Pennsylvania, July 1856, day laborer); wife of 11 years Anna Johnson (38, Ohio, Nov. 1861).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eugene M. Gazley (44, Michigan, farmer); wife of 22 years Mary E. Gazley (40, Ohio, 7 children, 6 living); son Bird P. Gazley (20, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs); son Ralph L. Gazley (17, Michigan); son Vollie I. Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Flossie M. Gazley (13, Michigan); Arnold L. Gazley (9, Michgan); daughter Venice J. Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan). Eugene is living next to his brother Lawrence and his family.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (26, Michigan, millwright); wife Thelma Gazlay (23, Michigan); daughter Bethany M. Gazlay (2, Michigan); son Francis E. Gazlay (1, Michigan). They are living next door to Thelma’s parents and siblings.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-51, Sheet No. 16B and 17A,family of Ralph L. Gazley (38, Michigan, machinist, first married age 21); wife Thelma E. Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Bethany Gazley (12, Michigan); son Francis Gazley (11, Michigan); daughter June Gazley (7, Michigan); son Wayne Gazley [this is apparently son Calvin] (6, Michigan); daughter Emogine Gazley (4 8/12, Michigan); son Merton Gazley (3 7/12, Michigan); son Dwight Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Ralph L. Gazley [indexed as Gayley], 47 Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; wife Thelma E. Gazley, 43, Michigan; son Francis E. Gazley, 21, Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; daughter June C. Gazley, 17, Michigan, housework, private home; son Wayne L. Gazley, 16, Michigan; daughter Imogene M. Gazley, 14, Michigan; son Merton L. Gazley 13, Michigan; son Dwight R. Gazley, 11, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Gazley, 7, Michigan; son David P. Gazley, 1, Michigan.
- Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Thelma E. Post Gazley, born 21 July 1896, died 17 June 1950. Spouse: Ralph Lowell Gazley [from record].
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Clinton County, Victor Township, Enumeration District 18, Sheet No. 3A, family of Frank D. Post (38, Michigan, Sept 1861, farmer); wife of 14 years Emma A. Post (34, Michigan, June 1865, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Iva F. Post (11, Michigan, Apr 1889); daughter Thelma E. Post (2, Michigan, July 1897).
- Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Ralph Gazlay, age 21, born in Wetzell, [Antrim County], Michigan; Thelma Post, age 17, born in Michigan; married 12 June 1914 in Alba, Antrim [County], Michigan; groom’s parents: Eugene Gazlay and Mary Watersen [sic, Waters]; bride’s parents: Frank Post and Emma Mower.
- Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
- Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Ruth Creech Smith Gazley: Ruth Creech Gazlay / Feb. 7, 1903 Mar. 2, 1980 [from grave marker]. The record provides details of her first marriage to Lloyd W. Creech.
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Ruth A. Gazlay, died 2 March 1980 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 7 February 1903.
Second Generation
2. Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 9 August 1917 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson County, Michigan.1, 2 Betty married, 5 November 1937, Harry Paul Fish7 (born 26 June 1916 in Michigan, parents not determined;1, 5, 6, 7 Harry died 15 October 1997 in Michigan1, 6, 7). Betty and Harry are buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.13. Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 22 December 1918 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;3, 4, 8, 9 died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.9 Frank married, first, 31 December 1940 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Barbara Jane Ellison9 (born 21 April 1922, parents not determined;10 Barbara died 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan9, 10). Frank married, second, 24 May 1975 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, Dorothy Lucille MacDonald (née Young) 9 (born 14 November 1930, parents not determined11).
Frank worked at Sutton Tool Company in Sturgis for 27 years, retiring in 1984 as processing engineer. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and was active in other community organizations. Frank enjoyed several leisure activities, including boating, fishing, and woodworking.9
Children of Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay and Barbara Jane Ellison:
| + | 11 | i. | Susan Lurene Gazlay, born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. Married Steven Stockwell. |
| + | 12 | ii. | Bonnie Lynn Gazlay, born 28 March 1946. Married Paul J. Kondor. |
4. June Carol Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 26 June 1922 in Michigan;4, 7, 8, 12 died 4 December 1993.7, 12 June married Bernard Joseph Barton7 (born 14 October 1918, parents not determined;7, 13 Bernard died 28 August 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan7, 13). June and Bernard are buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.14, 15
5. Calvin Lowell Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 31 August 1923 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;4, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18 died 12 September 2002 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.7, 16, 17 Calvin married, 25 April 1947 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Betty Joyce Braun18 (born 20 December 1928 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse W. Braun and Julia Bahr;16, 19 Betty died 198216). Calvin and Betty are buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.16
Children of Calvin Lowell Gazlay and Betty Joyce Braun:
| + | 13 | i. | Janice Anne Gazlay, born 16 November 1949. Married Roy Hatt. |
| + | 14 | ii. | Martin Wayne Gazlay, born 23 December 1953. Married (1) Diana Kay Heselschwerdt Married (2) Shelley Jean Spiess (née Miller) . |
| + | 15 | iii. | Scot Edward Gazlay, born 1 July 1958. Married Louann Mary Lubahn. |
| + | 16 | iv. | Pamela Kay Gazlay, born 28 June 1964. Married (1) Jeffrey Thomasson Married (2) Keith Henry Watson. |
6. Marion Imogene ‘Jean’ Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 13 August 1925 in Michigan;4, 8, 20 died 28 July 1995.20 Jean married Howard H. Huntoon (born 28 February 1928, parents not determined11). Their marriage ended in divorce.21
Children of Marion Imogene ‘Jean’ Gazlay and Howard H. Huntoon:
| + | 17 | i. | Danette Lee Huntoon, born 17 July 1952. Married (1) John Lodzenski Married (2) Joseph Flamm. |
| 18 | ii. | Daniel Ralph Huntoon, born 18 April 1956.11 |
7. Lee Merton Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 9 September 1926 in Michigan;4, 8, 11, 22 died 26 September 2018.22 Lee married Virginia Idabelle Videto (born 13 August 1927, parents not determined;11, 23 Virginia died 16 March 2018 in Concord, Jackson County, Michigan23).
Children of Lee Merton Gazlay and Virginia Idabelle Videto:
| 19 | i. | Dennis James Gazlay, born June 1950.11 | |
| + | 20 | ii. | Marcia Kaye Gazlay, born 23 September 1953. Married Gary Theo Vincent. |
8. Dwight Roger Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 22 September 1928 in Michigan;4, 8, 24, 25 died 20 April 1985.24, 25 Dwight married, 2 December 1950, Mary Nancy ‘Nan’ Hahs27 (born 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, the daughter of Bert Hahs and Anise _____;26, 27 Nan died 22 September 201026, 27). Dwight and Nan are buried in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.24, 26
Children of Dwight Roger Gazlay and Mary Nancy ‘Nan’ Hahs:
| + | 21 | i. | Gary Roger Gazlay, born 1 April 1952. Married Mary Elizbeth ‘Betty’ Dearing (née Fraser) . |
| + | 22 | ii. | Nancy Elizabeth Gazlay, born 17 October 1953. Married Hugo Hernan Arias. |
| + | 23 | iii. | Sandra Lynn ‘Sandi’ Gazlay, born 14 September 1957. Married Michael David Dorsey. |
9. Barbara Ann Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 8 October 1931 in Michigan;8, 28 died 16 April 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.7, 28 Barbara married Joseph Walter Pycek (born 15 February 1925, parents not determined;29, 30, 31 Joseph died 7 December 1990 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan29, 30, 31). Joseph is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.29
Children of Barbara Ann Gazlay and Joseph Walter Pycek:
| + | 24 | i. | Kathleen Ann Pycek, born 25 August 1952; died 4 November 2009. Married John Michael Shoemaker. |
| + | 25 | ii. | Deborah Kay ‘Debi’ Pycek, born June 1956. Married (1) James Leslie Salisbury Married (2) Herbert Harold Cramer. |
10. David Paul Gazlay2 (Lowell1), born 15 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;8, 11, 32 died 16 February 2015.32 David married, 4 November 1960, Delores Anne Wangerow32, 33 (born 9 May 1942 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Wilbert George ‘Bud’ Wangerow and Eunice M. Schafer;11, 33 Delores died 16 June 201533).
Children of David Paul Gazlay and Delores Anne Wangerow:
| 26 | i. | Douglas David Gazlay, born 26 April 1962.11 | |
| + | 27 | ii. | Dale Mark Gazlay, born 4 November 1965. Married (1) Ann Marie Grady Married (2) Pamala Suzanne Boyer. |
| + | 28 | iii. | Dean Dwight Gazlay, born 8 September 1967. Married (1) Kristy Lee Kellogg Married (2) Elgene Ann ‘Elly’ Urban. |
| + | 29 | iv. | Dawn Marie Gazlay, born 15 September 1969. Married (1) Brad Hillard Overmyer Married (2) Cosmo J. Nestola. |
- Find a Grave (website). Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Harry Paul Fish and Bethany Mae ‘Betty’ Gazlay Fish: Fish / Harry P. / 1916 - 1997 / Bethany M. / 1917 - 1978 [from grave marker]. The record for Bethany also provides the names and links for her parents.
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Bethany M. Fish, died 7 July 1978 in Summit, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 9 August 1917.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1A, family of Ralph L. Gazlay (26, Michigan, millwright); wife Thelma Gazlay (23, Michigan); daughter Bethany M. Gazlay (2, Michigan); son Francis E. Gazlay (1, Michigan). They are living next door to Thelma’s parents and siblings.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-51, Sheet No. 16B and 17A,family of Ralph L. Gazley (38, Michigan, machinist, first married age 21); wife Thelma E. Gazley (35, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Bethany Gazley (12, Michigan); son Francis Gazley (11, Michigan); daughter June Gazley (7, Michigan); son Wayne Gazley [this is apparently son Calvin] (6, Michigan); daughter Emogine Gazley (4 8/12, Michigan); son Merton Gazley (3 7/12, Michigan); son Dwight Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Summit Township, Enumeration District 38-68, Sheet No. 10A, family of Harry P. Fish (23, Michigan, finish grinder, crank shaft factory); wife Bethany M. Fish (22, Michigan, housekeeper, private family).
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Harry P. Fish, no. 367-07-3977, died 15 October 1997, born 26 June 1916.
- Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, Ralph L. Gazley [indexed as Gayley], 47 Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; wife Thelma E. Gazley, 43, Michigan; son Francis E. Gazley, 21, Michigan, machinist, automotive parts; daughter June C. Gazley, 17, Michigan, housework, private home; son Wayne L. Gazley, 16, Michigan; daughter Imogene M. Gazley, 14, Michigan; son Merton L. Gazley 13, Michigan; son Dwight R. Gazley, 11, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Gazley, 7, Michigan; son David P. Gazley, 1, Michigan.
- Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Francis E. ”Frank“ Gazlay, died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 22 December 1919 in Sidnaw, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of his parents, two spouses and their marriage dates and places, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Barbara J. Gazlay, died: 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph [County], Michigan; born: 21 April 1922.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; June Carol Barton, died 4 December 1993 in Summit, Jackson [County], Michigan; born 26 June 1922.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Barton, Bernard J., no. 384-05-5337, died 28 August 2002, born 14 October 1918.
- Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; June C. Barton, born 1922, died 1993 [from record].
- Find a Grave (website). Hillcrest Memorial Park, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Bernard J. Barton, born 1918, died 2002 [from record].
- Find a Grave (website). Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Calvin Wayne Gazlay and Betty Joyce Gazlay: Gazlay / Calvin Wayne / 1923 2002 / Betty Joyce / 1928 1982 [from grave marker].
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Calvin L. Gazlay, no. 363-20-6865; died 2 September 2002; born 31 August 1923.
- FamilySearch, Calvin Lowell Wayne Gazlay, The entry provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings and spouse.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Betty Joyce Gazlay, born: 20 December 1928 in Lansing, Michigan; other name: Betty Joyce Braun; father: Jesse W. Braun; mother: Julia Bahr.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). M. J. Huntoon, no. 375-20-4484; died 28 July 1995; born 13 August 1925.
- Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
- Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Lee Merton Gazlay, born: 9 September 1926; died: 26 September 2018 (from record, which includes the text of his obituary, providing vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, spouse, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild; and the name and link for his spouse).
- Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Virginia Videto Gazlay, born: 13 August 1927; died: 16 March 2018 in Concord, Jackson County, Michigan (from record, which provides the text of her obituary, and provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild; and the names and links for her parents and spouse).
- Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, Dwight Roger Gazlay, born: 22 September 1928; died: 20 April 1985 [from record, which provides the name and link for his wife].
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gazlay, Dwight, no. 365-26-5059, born 22 September 1928, died April 1985.
- Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, Mary Nancy “Nan” Hahs Gazlay, born: 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado; died: 22 September 2010 [from record, which also provides her obituary, providing vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and husband].
- Obituary, Obitsforlife.com, Mary Nancy Gazlay, died 22 September 2010; born 16 September 1928 in Brighton, Colorado, the daughter of Bert and Anise Hahs; married Dwight Roger Gazlay on 2 December 1950. The obituary names her children and grandchildren.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Barbara Pycek, no. 366-30-8711, died 16 April 1997, born 8 October 1931.
- Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Joseph W. / Pycek / US Air Force / World War II / Korea / Feb 15 1925 / Dec 7 1990 [from headstone].
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Pycek, Joseph, no. 365-20-5367, died 7 December 1990, born 15 February 1925.
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Joseph W. Pycek, died: 7 December 1990 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born: 15 February 1925.
- Obituary, Jackson Patriot Citizen, Jackson, Michigan (available at Michigan Live obits, obits.mlive.com), 20 February 2015, David Paul Gazlay, died 16 February 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandsons, and siblings. He was cremated.
- Obituary, Jackson Patriot Citizen, Jackson, Michigan (available at Michigan Live obits, obits.mlive.com), 16 June 2015, Delores Anne Gazlay, died 16 June 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings. She was cremated.
Third Generation
11. Susan Lurene Gazlay3 (Francis ‘Frank’,2 Lowell1), born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan;1 died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.1 Susan married, 20 October 1962 in Burr Oak, St. Joseph County, Michigan, Steven Stockwell1 (born ____, parents not determined).Children of Susan Lurene Gazlay and Steven Stockwell:
| 30 | i. | Shelly Irene Stockwell, born 30 March 1964 in Michigan;2 died 12 April 1964 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.2 | |
| 31 | ii. | Steven William Stockwell, born 6 October 1965.3 | |
| + | 32 | iii. | Sue Ann Stockwell, born 15 April 1970. Married Richard Michael Johnson. |
| 33 | iv. | Stephen Orion Stockwell, born 1992. |
12. Bonnie Lynn Gazlay3 (Francis ‘Frank’,2 Lowell1), born 28 March 1946.3 Bonnie married Paul J. Kondor (born 20 June 1938, parents not determined3).
Child of Bonnie Lynn Gazlay and Paul J. Kondor:
| + | 34 | i. | Alexander Paul Kondor, born 2 April 1968 in Illinois. Married Carrie Suzanne Lohman. |
13. Janice Anne Gazlay3 (Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 16 November 1949.3 Janice married Roy Hatt4 (born ____, parents not determined).
14. Martin Wayne Gazlay3 (Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 23 December 1953.3 Martin married, first, Diana Kay Heselschwerdt4 (born 8 March 1954 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Daryle Heselschwerd and Kay Schittenhelm;5, 6, 7 Diana died 7 January 1993 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan5, 6). Martin married, second, 29 November 1996 in Clark County, Nevada, Shelley Jean Spiess (née Miller) 8 (born 15 June 1957, parents not determined3).
Children of Martin Wayne Gazlay and Diana Kay Heselschwerdt:
| + | 35 | i. | Alanna Kay Gazlay, born 14 April 1977. Married (1) Bryan Christopher Roach Married (2) Brace M. Snyr. |
| + | 36 | ii. | Brenton Lowell ‘Brent’ Gazlay, born 7 December 1978. Married Amelia Rosanna Moore. |
| + | 37 | iii. | Steven Daryle Gazlay, born 1986. Married Amanda Jean Randall. |
15. Scot Edward Gazlay3 (Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 1 July 1958.3 Scot married, 14 May 1984, Louann Mary Lubahn3 (born 8 February 1959, the daughter of Arthur Frederick Lubahn, Jr. and Dorothy Lela O’Brien3).
Children of Scot Edward Gazlay and Louann Mary Lubahn:
| + | 38 | i. | Jessica Lela Joyce Gazlay, born 1 November 1983. Married Joshua Charles Holter. |
| 39 | ii. | Shannah Lynn Gazlay, born 24 June 1988.3 |
16. Pamela Kay Gazlay3 (Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 28 June 1964.3 Pamela married, first, Jeffrey Thomasson4 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.4 Pamela married, second, Keith Henry Watson4 (born 15 June 1956, parents not determined3).
Children of Pamela Kay Gazlay and Keith Henry Watson:
| 40 | i. | Kellie Joyce Watson, born 1990. | |
| 41 | ii. | Hannah Rosemary Watson, born 16 February 1992.3 |
17. Danette Lee Huntoon3 (Marion ‘Jean’,2 Lowell1), born 17 July 1952.3 Danette married, first, John Lodzenski4 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.4 Danette married, second, Joseph Flamm4 (born ____, parents not determined).
20. Marcia Kaye Gazlay3 (Lee,2 Lowell1), born 23 September 1953.3 Marcia married Gary Theo Vincent4 (born 17 October 1954, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce.4
Children of Marcia Kaye Gazlay and Gary Theo Vincent:
| 42 | i. | Todd Matthew Vincent, born 6 February 1973.3 | |
| + | 43 | ii. | Bethany Lea Vincent, born 6 June 1977. Married Joseph Lynn Shelters. |
21. Gary Roger Gazlay3 (Dwight,2 Lowell1), born 1 April 1952.3, 9 Gary married, 19 June 1982 in Madison County, Florida, Mary Elizbeth ‘Betty’ Dearing (née Fraser) 10 (born 16 March 1947, parents not determined3).
22. Nancy Elizabeth Gazlay3 (Dwight,2 Lowell1), born 17 October 1953.3 Nancy married Hugo Hernan Arias (born 26 May 1958, parents not determined3).
Children of Nancy Elizabeth Gazlay and Hugo Hernan Arias:
| 44 | i. | Rachel Elizabeth Arias, born 1992.4 | |
| 45 | ii. | Jonathan Lucas Arias, born 1994.4 | |
| 46 | iii. | Rebekah Nancy Arias, born 1995.4 |
23. Sandra Lynn ‘Sandi’ Gazlay3 (Dwight,2 Lowell1), born 14 September 1957.3 Sandi married, 20 June 1977 in Pinellas County, Florida, Michael David Dorsey11 (born 14 May 1954, parents not determined3).
Children of Sandra Lynn ‘Sandi’ Gazlay and Michael David Dorsey:
| 47 | i. | Joshua Michael Dorsey, born 14 December 1984.3 | |
| 48 | ii. | Matthew David Dorsey, born ca. 1990. | |
| 49 | iii. | Caleb Andrew Dorsey, born ca. 1992. |
24. Kathleen Ann Pycek3 (Barbara,2 Lowell1), born 25 August 1952;3, 12 died 4 November 2009.12 Kathleen married John Michael Shoemaker4 (born 29 July 1950, parents not determined3).
25. Deborah Kay ‘Debi’ Pycek3 (Barbara,2 Lowell1), born June 1956.3 Debi married, first, James Leslie Salisbury4 (born 6 February 1952, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce.4 Debi married, second, Herbert Harold Cramer4 (born 4 March 1957, parents not determined3).
27. Dale Mark Gazlay3 (David,2 Lowell1), born 4 November 1965.3 Dale married, first, Ann Marie Grady4 (born 16 May 1966, parents not determined3). Dale married, second, 12 September 2020, Pamala Suzanne Boyer3 (born 12 December 1969, parents not determined3).
Children of Dale Mark Gazlay and Ann Marie Grady:
| 50 | i. | David Stanley Gazlay, born 6 January 1995.3, 4 | |
| 51 | ii. | Noah Dale Gazlay, born 6 January 1996.3, 4 | |
| 52 | iii. | Daniel Scot Gazlay, born 1999.4 |
28. Dean Dwight Gazlay3 (David,2 Lowell1), born 8 September 1967.3 Dean married, first, Kristy Lee Kellogg4 (born 10 March 1975, parents not determined3). Dean married, second, 10 April 2020, Elgene Ann ‘Elly’ Urban3 (born 10 October 1968, parents not determined3).
Child of Dean Dwight Gazlay and Kristy Lee Kellogg:
| 53 | i. | James Dean ‘Jimmy’ Gazlay, born 2000.4 |
29. Dawn Marie Gazlay3 (David,2 Lowell1), born 15 September 1969.3 Dawn married, first, Brad Hillard Overmyer4 (born 29 July 1965, parents not determined3). Dawn married, second, Cosmo J. Nestola (born 9 June 1961, the son of Joseph S. Nestola and Maryann Marzo3).
Child of Dawn Marie Gazlay and Cosmo J. Nestola:
| 54 | i. | Joseph David ‘Joey’ Nestola, born xxxx. |
- Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Susan Lurene Stockwell, died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of her parents, husband and their marriage date and place, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
- Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Shelly Irene Stockwell, died 12 April 1964 in Sturgis, St. Joseph [County], Michigan; born 30 March 1964 in Michigan; father: Steven Stockwell; mother: Susan Gazlay.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). D. K. Gazlay, no. 362-68-0830; died: January 1993; born: 8 March 1954.
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Diana K. Gazlay, died: 7 January 1993 in Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan; born: 8 March 1954.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Diana Kay Gazlay, born: 8 March 1954 in Jackson, Michigan; other name: Diana K. Heselschwerdt; father: Daryle Heselschwerd; mother: Kay Schittenhelm.
- Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Martin Wayne Gazlay and Shelley Jean Spiess, 29 November 1996 in Clark [County], Nevada.
- voteref.com.
- Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Gary Roger Gazlay and Mary Elizabeth Dearing, maiden name Fraser, married 19 June 1982 in Madison County, Florida.
- Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Michael David Dorsey and Sandra Lynn Gazlay, married 20 June 1977 in Pinellas County, Florida.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kathleen A. Shoemaker, no. 378-52-3927; died: 4 November 2009; born: 25 August 1952; last place of residence: Jackson, Jackson [County], Michigan.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
32. Sue Ann Stockwell4 (Susan,3 Francis ‘Frank’,2 Lowell1), born 15 April 1970.1 Sue married Richard Michael Johnson2 (born 29 January 1965, parents not determined1).34. Alexander Paul Kondor4 (Bonnie,3 Francis ‘Frank’,2 Lowell1), born 2 April 1968 in Illinois.1 Alexander married Carrie Suzanne Lohman (born 31 December 1970 in Illinois, parents not determined1).
Child of Alexander Paul Kondor and Carrie Suzanne Lohman:
| 55 | i. | Dylan Patrick Kondor, born 5 July 2003 in Ohio.1 |
35. Alanna Kay Gazlay4 (Martin,3 Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 14 April 1977.1 Alanna married, first, Bryan Christopher Roach (born 15 June 1974, parents not determined1). Alanna married, second, 30 September 2006, Brace M. Snyr (born 12 December 1977, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in April 2016.
Children of Alanna Kay Gazlay and Brace M. Snyr:
| 56 | i. | Claire Diana Snyr, born xxxx. | |
| 57 | ii. | Bradon Snyr, born xxxx. |
36. Brenton Lowell ‘Brent’ Gazlay4 (Martin,3 Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 7 December 1978.1 Brent married Amelia Rosanna Moore (born 12 June 1981, the daughter of Garry Moore and Mary Carol Madej1).
Children of Brenton Lowell ‘Brent’ Gazlay and Amelia Rosanna Moore:
| 58 | i. | Isabelle Diana Gazlay, born xxxx. | |
| 59 | ii. | McKenzie Gazlay, born xxxx. |
37. Steven Daryle Gazlay4 (Martin,3 Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 1986.1 Steven married, April 2009, Amanda Jean Randall1 (born 16 August 1990, parents not determined1, 3).
Children of Steven Daryle Gazlay and Amanda Jean Randall:
| 60 | i. | Norah Gazlay, born xxxx. | |
| 61 | ii. | Fischer Gazlay, born xxxx. |
38. Jessica Lela Joyce Gazlay4 (Scot,3 Calvin,2 Lowell1), born 1 November 1983.1 Jessica married, 2 October 2010, Joshua Charles Holter1 (born 2 September 1982, parents not determined).
Child of Jessica Lela Joyce Gazlay and Joshua Charles Holter:
| 62 | i. | Alice Marie Holter, born xxxx. |
43. Bethany Lea Vincent4 (Marcia,3 Lee,2 Lowell1), born 6 June 1977.1 Bethany married Joseph Lynn Shelters4 (born 14 January 1976, parents not determined1).
Child of Bethany Lea Vincent and Joseph Lynn Shelters:
| 63 | i. | Corilyn Shelters. |
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Obituary, Sturgis Daily Journal, Sturgis, Michigan,transcribed by Carole Lynn (Mohney) Carr and posted at Ancestry Message Boards; Susan Lurene Stockwell, died 3 June 2000 in Sturgis, Michigan; born 27 March 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. The obituary provides the names of her parents, husband and their marriage date and place, various surviving and deceased family members, and a biographical sketch.
- Michigan Voters in the State of Michigan, U.S.A..
- Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.