Audrey Elaine Erb

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Obituary

Audrey E. Brandenburg, age 93, of Sebewaing, passed away early Sunday morning, October 5, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City.

Audrey was born on May 23, 1921 in Bad Axe, the daughter of the late Russell and Beatrice (Helwig) Erb. She married Fred "Brandy" Brandenburg on December 24, 1943 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1986.

Audrey worked as a cook for many years at the USA Schools. She enjoyed playing cards in her Card Club, baking pies and canning. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children: Jerry Brandenburg of Twin Lake, Jim Brandenburg of Sebewaing and Pam (James) Pryor of Caro; grandchildren: Jason (Megan) Brandenburg, Major Jeffery Brandenburg, Nathan Brandenburg, Jamie Brandenburg, Brian (Ashley) Brandenburg, Nicole Badour, Ryan Badour, Taylor Pryor and Tanner Pryor; great grandchildren: Tessa Brandenburg, Jae Brandenburg, Adelyn Brandenburg, Elliot Brandenburg, Caleb Hugo, Gavin Hugo and Ava Badour.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred; and daughter, Cindy Badour in 1992.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing from 3-8pm.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will begin at the church at 10am until the time of service at 11am.

Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Sebewaing.

Memorial donations may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

(Copied from her Find A Grave Memorial page)

Audrey married Frederick A. "Brandy" Brandeburg on 24 Dec 1943 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Frederick was born about 1920; died about 1986; was buried in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Sebewaing, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Russell married Beatrice Luella Helwig on 25 Dec 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Beatrice (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Helwig and Caroline Loesch) was born on 15 Feb 1899 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 22 Sep 2001 in Bay Port, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Colfax Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beatrice ERB

Beatrice ERB, age 102, life-long resident of Huron County, died Saturday, September 22, 2001 at Season's Change Nursing home in Bay Port.

She was born February 15, 1899 in Cass City to the late Henry and Caroline (Lash -sic) Helwig.

Beatrice and Russell were unitled in marriage at the First United Methodist Churhc of Cass City on December 25, 1919. He preceded her in death in 1987.

Beatrice devoted her life to education. She taught in the rural school system for more than 40 years. She was a memeber of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church. She graduated from County Normal College.

She is survided by one daughter, Audrey Bradenbrugh of Sebewaing, three grandchildren; Jerry Bradenburg of Muskegon, JIm Bradenburf of Sebewaing, Pam Pryor and her husband Jim of Caro, and nine great-grandchildren, Jeff and Jason Brandenburt of Clarkston, Nathan, Jamie and Brian Bradenburg of Sebewaing, Nicki and Ryan Badour of Fairgrove, and Taylor and Tanner Pryor of Caro.

Beatrice was preceded in deaht by one grandchild, Cindy Badour.

A memorial service will take place 11:00 am on Thursday, September 27 at MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Rev. WIlliam Wright of Bad Axe First United Methodist Church will officiate.

MacAlpine Funeral Home
Bad Axe-Kinde

(Scan courtesy of Taylor Pryor, transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2018)

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Married:
Michigan Marriage records show him as Russell Oliver Erb, son of Oliver ERB and mother Rodda (?). He married Beatrice L. Helmig (sic).

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 15, No. 33
Friday, January 2, 1920
Page 1
Helwig-Erb

Miss Beatrice Helwig, daughter of Mrs. Henry Helwig, and Russell Erb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Erb, of Elkton, were united in marriage at the M. E. parsonage in Cass City on Christmas Day. They were attended by Miss Flossie Erb, sister of the groom, and Harry Andrews.

A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother to a number of intimate friend and relatives. The young couple will make their home in Soule, Mich., where the bride is a teacher in the public shool.

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 5B
90-93
Helwig, Henry Hd M W 58 M1 27 NY Germany Germany Farmer General Farm
Helwig, Caroline Wf F W 52 M1 27 4/3 New York Germany New York
Helwig, Edna Dtr F W 20 S NY NY NY
Helwig, Beatrice Dtr F W 11 S Mich NY NY

Heinrich married Caroline Loesch about 1883. Caroline was born on 1 Nov 1857 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 2 Jan 1944 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan; was buried on 5 Jan 1944 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Henry Helwig

Mrs. Henry Helwig, 86, who with her husband came to the Cass City community 51 years ago, died Sunday night in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell ERB, in Bad Axe. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the First Methodist Church of Bad Axe with the Rev. James Roberts officiating. Burial was made in Elkland Cemetery.

Besides her daughter, Mrs. Helwig is survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She also leaves a sister and two brothers in Lancaster, N.Y. Her husband died 28 years ago and she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Edna and son, Arthur.

Mrs. Helwig was born Nov. 1, 1857, in Lancaster, N.Y.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

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Census Information:

1850 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 22 Aug 1850 by Elias Slater

1008-1042
William Halwig 27 Farmer $2,000 Germany
Sophia Halwig 21 F
George Halwig 3 M NY
Elizabeth Halwig 2 F
Margaret 1/12 F
Nicholas Kirle 25 M Farmer Germany

1009-1043
Margaret Halwig 69 F
Margaret Garling? 55 F
Elizabeth 12 F New York

1860 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster. P.O. Bowmansville
Page 17
132-132
William Helvig 38 M Farmer $4000 $300
Sophia Helvig 31 f Germany
Margertt 72 F $--- $1500 Germany
George 13 M NY
Elisabeth, 12 F NY
Margarett 10 F NY
Henry 8 M NY
William 7 M NY
Christopher 4 M NY
Lena 2 F NY
Sophia 1 F NY

1870 Census
not located

1880 Census:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
William HELWIG Self M Male W 57 BAV Farmer BAV BAV
Sophia HELWIG Wife M Female W 51 ALSACE Keeping House ALSACE ALSACE
Henry HELWIG Son S Male W 28 NY Farm Laborer BAV ALSACE
Christian HELWIG Son S Male W 24 NY Farm Laborer BAV ALSACE
Laney HELWIG Dau S Female W 22 NY At Home BAV ALSACE
Jacob HELWIG Son S Male W 13 NY BAV ALSACE
Samuel HELWIG Son S Male W 11 NY BAV ALSACE
William HELWIG Son S Male W 8 NY BAV ALSACE
Source Information:
Census Place Lancaster, Erie, New YorkFamily History Library Film 1254827 NA Film Number T9-0827Page Number 38A

Wilhelm married Sophia Muck. Sophia was born about 1829 in Imperial Territory Of Alsace-Lorraine, Elsa?-Lothringen, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Yvonne Mackiewicz (yvonne1955@sbcglobal.net) and Steve Dailey (scdailey@yahoo.com) both show the wife of William Helwig to be Sophia MUCK of Alsace, Germany (France). This is interesting, as their seem to be other MUCK's who also migrated from Erie County, NY to Tuscola County, Michgan...as well as possibly married into the STRIFFLER family, who followed the same route of migration.