Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay


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 Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay and eight of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay,1 born 22 December 1918 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan, the son of Lowell Ralph Gazlay and Thelma Esther Post;1, 2, 3, 4 died 25 April 1999 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.4 Frank married, first, 31 December 1940 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, Barbara Jane Ellison4 (born 21 April 1922, parents not determined;5 Barbara died 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan4, 5). Frank married, second, 24 May 1975 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, Dorothy Lucille MacDonald (née Young) 4 (born 14 November 1930, parents not determined6).

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.4


Children of Francis Eugene ‘Frank’ Gazlay and Barbara Jane Ellison:

+2i. 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.
+3ii. Bonnie Lynn Gazlay, born 28 March 1946. Married Paul J. Kondor.

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Barbara J. Gazlay, died: 11 December 1974 in Sturgis, St. Joseph [County], Michigan; born: 21 April 1922.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Second Generation
2. Susan Lurene Gazlay2 (Francis ‘Frank’1), 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:

 4i. Shelly Irene Stockwell, born 30 March 1964 in Michigan;2 died 12 April 1964 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.2
 5ii. Steven William Stockwell, born 6 October 1965.3
+6iii. Sue Ann Stockwell, born 15 April 1970. Married Richard Michael Johnson.
 7iv. Stephen Orion Stockwell, born 1992.

3. Bonnie Lynn Gazlay2 (Francis ‘Frank’1), 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:

+8i. Alexander Paul Kondor, born 2 April 1968 in Illinois. Married Carrie Suzanne Lohman.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Third and Fourth Generations
6. Sue Ann Stockwell3 (Susan,2 Francis ‘Frank’1), born 15 April 1970.1 Sue married Richard Michael Johnson2 (born 29 January 1965, parents not determined1).

8. Alexander Paul Kondor3 (Bonnie,2 Francis ‘Frank’1), 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:

 9i. Dylan Patrick Kondor, born 5 July 2003 in Ohio.1

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. 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.