Gladys Lugg1

F, b. circa 1899, d. June 21, 1956
     Gladys Lugg was born circa 1899 at England.1,2 As of November 20, 1922,her married name was Wells.1 She married James Harold Wells, son of Meizzie E. "Mead" Wells and Mary Elizabeth Benner, on November 20, 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Gladys Lugg died on June 21, 1956 at Wayne Co., Michigan.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 756, District 49, Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan2
1940Dwelling 95, District 50-62B, Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan4

Family

James Harold Wells b. March 9, 1902, d. November 29, 1991
Marriage*Gladys Lugg married James Harold Wells, son of Meizzie E. "Mead" Wells and Mary Elizabeth Benner, on November 20, 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5985] Macomb, Michigan, United States Death Records System. Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Death Index 1904-2017.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Kenneth James Wells1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 13, 1924, d. August 1, 1977
FatherJames Harold Wells1,2,3 b. March 9, 1902, d. November 29, 1991
MotherGladys Lugg1,2,3 b. circa 1899, d. June 21, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 362-28-7902.6 Kenneth James Wells was born on November 13, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3,4,7,6,5 He married Dorothy F. Shantry on December 10, 1948 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.3 Kenneth James Wells and Dorothy F. Shantry were divorced before 1955.8 Kenneth James Wells died on August 1, 1977 at Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 52.4,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 756, District 49, Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan1
1940Dwelling 95, District 50-62B, Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan2

Family

Dorothy F. Shantry b. July 28, 1922, d. January 12, 2018
Marriage*Kenneth James Wells married Dorothy F. Shantry on December 10, 1948 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.3 
Divorce* Kenneth James Wells and Dorothy F. Shantry were divorced before 1955.8 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Dorothy Shantry Loose obituary in the Apr 1, 2018 edition.

Calvin Gene Wells1,2,3

M, b. February 9, 1928, d. November 15, 2005
FatherJames Harold Wells4,5,1,2 b. March 9, 1902, d. November 29, 1991
MotherGladys Lugg4,5,1,2 b. circa 1899, d. June 21, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 377-24-8323.2 Calvin Gene Wells was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 17100 Van Dyke Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 He was born on February 9, 1928 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2 He married Theresa Anna Zaniewski on May 6, 1950 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 Calvin Gene Wells died on November 15, 2005 at Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 77.2,6,7,3 He Calvin G. Wells, November 15, 2005. Age 77. Beloved husband of Theresa. Dear father of Kathleen (Michael) Hoste, Dennis (Linda) and Lawrence Wells. Dear grandfather of eight grandchildren. Past grand knight of St. Isidore K of C council and past Faithful Navigator of St. John Neumann Assembly. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. scripture service and a 7:30 p.m. K of C Rosary service at the Wasik Funeral Home 49150 Schoenherr Rd (north of 22 Mile) Shelby Twp. Instate Friday 9:30 a.m. until a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Church 48115 Schoenherr Rd (south of 22 Mile) Shelby Twp. Memorial donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Interment Mt. Olivet. on November 17, 2005.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 756, District 49, Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan4
1940Dwelling 95, District 50-62B, Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan5

Family

Theresa Anna Zaniewski
Marriage*Calvin Gene Wells married Theresa Anna Zaniewski on May 6, 1950 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1 
Children
  • Kathleen Wells3
  • Lawrence Wells3
  • Dennis Wells3

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3819] Detroit News, The, From the Calvin G. Wells obituary in the Nov 17, 2005 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5985] Macomb, Michigan, United States Death Records System. Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Death Index 1904-2017.

Raymond Harold Wells1,2,3

M, b. January 22, 1931, d. July 6, 1977
FatherJames Harold Wells1,2 b. March 9, 1902, d. November 29, 1991
MotherGladys Lugg1,2 b. circa 1899, d. June 21, 1956
     His Social Security Number was 381-30-9571.2 Raymond Harold Wells married Carmella Mary Arnone.4 Raymond Harold Wells was born on January 22, 1931 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.2,3,5 He died on July 6, 1977 at Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 46.2,3,5,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 95, District 50-62B, Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan1

Family

Carmella Mary Arnone b. December 21, 1929, d. January 17, 2014
Marriage*Raymond Harold Wells married Carmella Mary Arnone.4 
Children
  • Rachel Wells4
  • Raymond Wells4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  4. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Carmella Mary Wells obituary in the Jan 23, 2014 edition.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S5985] Macomb, Michigan, United States Death Records System. Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Death Index 1904-2017.

Beverly Joan Wells1

F, b. May 27, 1932, d. February 25, 1991
FatherJames Harold Wells2,1 b. March 9, 1902, d. November 29, 1991
MotherGladys Lugg2,1 b. circa 1899, d. June 21, 1956
     Beverly Joan Wells was buried at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township, Macomb Co., Michigan.3 She was born on May 27, 1932 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.1,4 As of November 16, 1951,her married name was Lottbrein.1 She married Frank M. Lottbrein Jr. on November 16, 1951 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.1 Beverly Joan Wells died on February 25, 1991 at Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 58.4,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 95, District 50-62B, Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan2

Family

Frank M. Lottbrein Jr. b. March 17, 1931, d. July 2, 1996
Marriage*Beverly Joan Wells married Frank M. Lottbrein Jr. on November 16, 1951 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9600] Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Macomb Co., MI, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  5. [S5985] Macomb, Michigan, United States Death Records System. Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Death Index 1904-2017.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Dorothy F. Shantry1,2

F, b. July 28, 1922, d. January 12, 2018
     Dorothy F. Shantry was born on July 28, 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2 As of December 10, 1948,her married name was Wells.1 She married Kenneth James Wells, son of James Harold Wells and Gladys Lugg, on December 10, 1948 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.1 Dorothy F. Shantry and Kenneth James Wells were divorced before 1955.2 Dorothy F. Shantry died on January 12, 2018 at Michigan at age 95.2 She Dorothy nee Shantry, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2018 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John K. Loose Jr. They were lovingly married for 55 years. Cherished mother of Cheryl (Ken) Noonan and Norine (Marc) Levison. Adoring grandmother of John (fiancée Margaret), Carly, Emily, and Catherine. Daughter of the late Edward and Doris Shantry and fond sister of the late Robert (late Val and Shirley) Shantry and the late Betty (William) Arens. Dear sister-in-law of the late Carolyn (Ray) Lane, late Doris (late William) Schwartz and the late Richard (Margaret) Loose. A favorite “Aunt Dot” and a friend to many. Dorothy was born on July 28, 1922 and raised in Detroit. She graduated from Pershing High School and following graduation became a secretary at Ford Motor Company. Dorothy met her beloved John at a Lutheran church social. They married and raised their two daughters in Southfield, Michigan. Dorothy and John were active members of Calvary Lutheran Church where Dorothy sang in the choir. Cherished memories were made with family and friends boating on the Great Lakes, golfing, volunteering and playing bridge. These were trademark activities for Dorothy and John throughout their lives. As empty nesters, Dorothy and John designed and built their dream home on Harsens Island. Island life brought new friendships, and membership with the Harsens Island Lion’s Club. The city of Bokeelia on Pine Island, Florida had earlier become a favorite winter retreat for Dorothy and John. They entertained throughout the year and enjoyed an “island lifestyle” celebrated with all. Dorothy loved a good story, a good laugh, a good book, and great sweets. She was a kind friend, good neighbor, and famous for her creative poetry and notes signed with “Love you a bushel and a peck.” A loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enriched the lives of all those around her, Dorothy will be greatly missed. on April 1, 2018.2

Family

Kenneth James Wells b. November 13, 1924, d. August 1, 1977
Marriage*She married Kenneth James Wells, son of James Harold Wells and Gladys Lugg, on December 10, 1948 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.1 
Divorce* Dorothy F. Shantry and Kenneth James Wells were divorced before 1955.2 

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Dorothy Shantry Loose obituary in the Apr 1, 2018 edition.

Frank M. Lottbrein Jr.1,2

M, b. March 17, 1931, d. July 2, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 374-30-9140.3 Frank M. Lottbrein Jr. was born on March 17, 1931 at Kingsville, Ontario, Canada.1,2,3,4,5 He married Beverly Joan Wells, daughter of James Harold Wells and Gladys Lugg, on November 16, 1951 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.1 Frank M. Lottbrein Jr. died on July 2, 1996 at Warren, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 65.2,3,4,6

Family

Beverly Joan Wells b. May 27, 1932, d. February 25, 1991
Marriage*He married Beverly Joan Wells, daughter of James Harold Wells and Gladys Lugg, on November 16, 1951 at Van Dyke, Macomb Co., Michigan.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5985] Macomb, Michigan, United States Death Records System. Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Death Index 1904-2017.

Carmella Mary Arnone1

F, b. December 21, 1929, d. January 17, 2014
     Carmella Mary Arnone was buried at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township, Macomb Co., Michigan.1 Her Social Security Number was 371-24-2866.2 Her married name was Wells.1 She married Raymond Harold Wells, son of James Harold Wells and Gladys Lugg.1 Carmella Mary Arnone was born on December 21, 1929 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2 She died on January 17, 2014 at Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 84.1,2 She WELLS, Carmella Mary, age 84, of Royal Oak, died January 17, 2014. She was born December 21 , 1929 in Detroit to Gaetano and Vera Arnone. Surviving are her children, Michael (Anna) Gallagher of Okemos, MI, Brian (Susan) Gallagher of Warren, MI, Peggy (Wyatt Newman) Gallagher of Cleveland, Ohio, Rachel Wells of Los Angeles, California and Raymond Wells of New York, New York; grandchildren Megan Gallagher, Guinivere Newman, Aylysh Gallagher, Alair Newman, Connor Gallagher, Matt Gallagher, Clea Newman, and Brent Gallagher She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Wells in 1977 and by her son, Tom Gallagher in 2000. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak, Ml, 48067. Burial, Cadillac Memorial Gardens, Clinton Twp. on January 23, 2014.1

Family

Raymond Harold Wells b. January 22, 1931, d. July 6, 1977
Marriage*She married Raymond Harold Wells, son of James Harold Wells and Gladys Lugg.1 
Children
  • Rachel Wells1
  • Raymond Wells1

Citations

  1. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Carmella Mary Wells obituary in the Jan 23, 2014 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Christine Joan Lottbrein1

F, b. March 1, 1956, d. March 15, 1991
FatherFrank M. Lottbrein Jr.1 b. March 17, 1931, d. July 2, 1996
MotherBeverly Joan Wells1 b. May 27, 1932, d. February 25, 1991
     Her Social Security Number was 372-64-3459.1 Her married name was Moldovan.1 Christine Joan Lottbrein married Unknown Moldovan.1 Christine Joan Lottbrein was born on March 1, 1956 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2 She died on March 15, 1991 at Clinton Township, Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 35.1,2,3

Family

Unknown Moldovan
Marriage*She married Unknown Moldovan.1 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  3. [S5985] Macomb, Michigan, United States Death Records System. Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Death Index 1904-2017.

Lawrence Gerald Cassel1,2,3

M, b. March 21, 1924, d. January 30, 2001
FatherIrvin B. Cassel1,2,4 b. December 24, 1899, d. June 22, 1970
MotherTwila Etta Wells1,2,4 b. April 4, 1905, d. June 24, 2002
     Lawrence Gerald Cassel was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.3 His Social Security Number was 547-42-1918.4 He married Barbara J. Minehart.3 Lawrence Gerald Cassel was born on March 21, 1924 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4 He died on January 30, 2001 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 76.4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 138, Elmsford, Westchester Co., New York1
1940Dwelling 384, District 19-648, San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., California2

Family

Barbara J. Minehart b. July 18, 1936, d. December 31, 2011
Marriage*Lawrence Gerald Cassel married Barbara J. Minehart.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Harold Wells Cassel1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 16, 1929, d. February 2, 2011
FatherIrvin B. Cassel1,2,3 b. December 24, 1899, d. June 22, 1970
MotherTwila Etta Wells1,2,3,6 b. April 4, 1905, d. June 24, 2002
     His Social Security Number was 564-36-5090.7 Harold Wells Cassel married Frances Unknown.6,5 Harold Wells Cassel was born on February 16, 1929 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.3,7 He died on February 2, 2011 at York Co., Virginia, at age 81.7,4,5 He Harold Wells Cassel, 81, passed away at home, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in Indiana, raised in Los Angeles, Calif., and was a resident of Newport News and Yorktown for over 60 years. He retired in 1992 from Newport News Shipyard, as a supervisor in X43 MI Department, after a 41-year career. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Linda S. Blair. He will be missed by his wife, Frances O. Cassel; his loving children, Kathryn C. Westrich and her husband, Richard, and Lesa C. McGuire and her husband, Paul; grandchildren, Charles Blair, Heather Irby, Jessica Ford, Alan McGuire; and four great-grandchildren. All arrangements are private. on February 5, 2011.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 19, District 138, Elmsford, Westchester Co., New York1
1940Dwelling 384, District 19-648, San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., California2

Family

Frances Unknown
Marriage*Harold Wells Cassel married Frances Unknown.6,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S593] Daily Press, From the Harold Wells Cassel obituary in the Feb 5, 2011 edition.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the Linda Susan Cassel-Blair obituary in the Dec 4, 1999 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Barbara J. Minehart1

F, b. July 18, 1936, d. December 31, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 554-44-7801.2 Barbara J. Minehart was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.3 Her married name was Cassel.3 She married Lawrence Gerald Cassel, son of Irvin B. Cassel and Twila Etta Wells.3 Barbara J. Minehart was born on July 18, 1936 at West Covina, Los Angeles Co., California.2 She died on December 31, 2011 at California at age 75.2

Family

Lawrence Gerald Cassel b. March 21, 1924, d. January 30, 2001
Marriage*She married Lawrence Gerald Cassel, son of Irvin B. Cassel and Twila Etta Wells.3 

Citations

  1. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3801] Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Linda Susan Cassel1

F, b. August 31, 1950, d. December 2, 1999
FatherHarold Wells Cassel1,2 b. February 16, 1929, d. February 2, 2011
MotherFrances Unknown1,2
     Linda Susan Cassel was born on August 31, 1950 at Tarrytown, Westchester Co., New York.1,3 As of May 31, 1969,her married name was Cassel-Blair.4 She married Charles Milton Blair III on May 31, 1969 at Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinois.4 Linda Susan Cassel and Charles Milton Blair III were divorced on February 22, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia.4 Linda Susan Cassel died on December 2, 1999 at York Co., Virginia, at age 49.1,5 She Linda Susan Cassel-Blair passed on Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999. Born in Tarrytown, N.Y., she had been a lifelong Peninsula resident. She was a secretary in Department E64 of the Newport News Shipbuilding for 25 years. Survivors include her two sons, Charles Blair, and his wife, Jenni, of Newport News, and Kevin Blair, and his wife, Christine, of Virginia Beach; her mother and father, Harold and Frances Cassel of Yorktown; her sisters, Kathryn Westrich and her husband, Richard, of Poquoson, and Lesa McGuire and her husband, Paul, of Newport News; her grandmother, Twila Cassel of Los Angeles, Calif; her granddaughter, Nicole Blair of Newport News; two nieces, Heather Westrich of Poquoson and Jessica Schweida of Yorktown; and one nephew, Alan James of Newport News. She also leaves behind her loving pets. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, in the W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence W. Hilling officiating. on December 4, 1999.1

Family

Charles Milton Blair III
Marriage*She married Charles Milton Blair III on May 31, 1969 at Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinois.4 
Divorce* Linda Susan Cassel and Charles Milton Blair III were divorced on February 22, 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia.4 
Children
  • Charles Milton Blair IV1
  • Kevin Michael Blair1

Citations

  1. [S593] Daily Press, From the Linda Susan Cassel-Blair obituary in the Dec 4, 1999 edition.
  2. [S593] Daily Press, From the Harold Wells Cassel obituary in the Feb 5, 2011 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  4. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.