Mary (right) with one of her nieces..

 
Left Image, top row, L to R: Derek Kannas, Christa Holub-Kannas & family, James Holub Right image: Curtis with his wife Jean and two grandchildren.
(in black), Curtis Holub, Jean DeYoung-Holub, Martin Holub, Heather Wilcox-Holub &
family. Bottom row: Aaron Holub, Diana Barnes-Holub & their sons Jonathan and Eli.

 

Residence: 2001

 
Marty's family, L to R: son Corban, Marty, daughter Payton, Yogi Bear,
wife Heather Wilcox-Holub, and son Jonathan.

 

 

 
 
John O'Brien's Police Badge.

Documents:
1900 US Census, Braceville, IL
1920 US Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
1930 US Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
1940 US Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
Draft Registration Card, World War I
Draft Registration Card, World War II
Certificate of marriege to Ellen Josephson
Burial Headstone, Glendale Cemetery, Okemos, Ingham, MI

Book Excerpt:
After several weeks in seclusion by the shores of Round Lake, Capone felt more secure in Lansing, and with the help of the Mastropietros he began to establish ties to the Lansing police force. Although he was wanted for questioning in Chicago, little more than 200 miles distant, the Lansing police conspired to keep his presence a secret, at least from the Illinois authorities. The pivotal figure in this conspiracy of silence was Lansing's chief of police, John O'Brien, whom the world knew as a respected law enforcement officer. For him, the situation was simple; all he had to do to earn the money he accepted was to remain silent. The Mastropietros, for their part, lauded O'Brien's behavior. "John O'Brien came to parties at our house," Grazia Mastropietro says. "He knew Al Capone was in Lansing, but he didn't bother him because Al was our friend. O'Brien was one of those to whom friendship is the first thing, and he protected his friends. For instance, if he had a friend who was a gambler and who was about to be raided, he told the man, and the man got out of town in time. It wasn't corruption to warn a friend, was it?"
Anthony Russo recalled that Al's new ally, Chief O'Brien, "could be tough when he wanted. Boy, he could be tough. But he was always nice to us, of course. We were friends. We were family. He got his little piece out of knowing that Capone was in town. He got a few bucks out of it, just like any other police protection that you get. All he's got to do is keep his mouth shut and keep the police away from the area." But it wasn't quite that simple, for several years later, when Capone no longer had need of his services, O'Brien's profitable arrangement with the racketeer was discovered. "He retired in disgrace," says Grazia. "By that time I was in high school, and my family sent me there to keep him company because he was so depressed. We were all afraid he was going to kill himself. He always liked me so much, and I used to talk to him a lot. He didn't kill himself after all, but his career as policeman was finished."
- From the book "Capone - The Man and The Era" by Lawrence Bergeen, Simon & Schuster Press

Documents:
Birth Record, Gogebic County, MI
1900 Census, Ironwood, Gogebic, MI
1930 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
1940 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
Certificate of marriege to John O'Brien
Burial Headstone, Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham, MI

Newspaper Excerpt:
Miss Ellen Josephson left last evening for Chicago where she will visit before returning to Lansing, Mich., where she is a nurse. She has been making an extended visit here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Josephson.
- Ironwood Daily Globe, November 9, 1921

John with his wife Valerie Peterson-Zeise.

  

Documents:
Burial monument, Decker Cemetery, Millbrook, Mecosta, MI

Obituary:
Died on December 28, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. She was born on December 11, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Maurice C. and Elizabeth H. (Hopkin) Loree. She grew up in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1940. In 1944 she graduated from the University of Michigan. She was a life-long Wolverine fan who none-the-less later went to Michigan State University to obtain her Masters De�gree.
In 1947 she married Peter C. Mason, Sr. They made their home in Blanchard, Michigan where the raised their chil�dren, Peter C. (Dace) Mason, Jr., James F. (Terry) Mason and Anne L. (Joe) Mason. She had four grandchildren, Matthew (Michelle) Mason, Megan (Peter) Matt, Peter C. (Jamie) Mason III, and Rebecca (Keith) Mason. She also had three greatgrandchildren, Angus Matt, Theodore Matt and Emma�lyn Mason.
She taught for many years in the Edmore, Blanchard and Montabella School Districts.
After the death of her husband in 1982 she moved to the Lansing area to assist in the care of her parents. She later moved to Arizona for the winters and stayed at the family cottage at Crystal Lake in the summer. She was a member of the Blanchard-Pine River United Methodist Church and later the Willow�brook Methodist Church in Sun City, Arizona. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority, the PEO Sisterhood for 70 years, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Blanchard Garden Club and many other groups.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great�grandchildren, her brother, James H. Loree, of Northville, Michigan her beloved nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Independence Village � Grand Ledge and the Sparrow Palliative Care Team for their care and support of Jean.
Pursuant to her wishes cremation has taken place by the Palmer, Bush, Jensen Family Funeral Homes of Lansing, Michigan. A memorial service will be held in the spring. The time and place will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Montabella Community Schools Education Fund. Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com.

  

 

Documents:
1920 Census, Coe Township, Isabella, MI
1930 Census, Shepherd, Isabella, MI
1940 US Census, Detroit, MI
Burial monument, St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, Shepherd, MI

Notes:
Resided at 1966 Vinewood Avenue, Detroit, MI in 1940.

Obituary:
Harold J. Doepker
Funeral services were held today for Harold J. (Ralph) Doepker, 54, of Shepherd at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Shepherd.
Mr. Doepker died Friday, July 20 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. He was born July II. 1918. in Coe.
He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Church, the Holy Name Society, the Elm Club in Alma, the Loyal Order of Moose in Mount Pleasant and the Shepherd Sports Booster Club. Mr. Doepker operated the Doepker Service Station in Shepherd.
He is survived by his wife, Irene two sons, James of Hope; Robert of Shepherd; two daughters, Mrs. John (Kay) Curtiss and Karen B. Doepker, both of Lansing; five sisters, Hilda Gorman and Clara Schepetof. both of Lansing; Dorothy Quinn of Alma; Katherine Hogan of Carson City; and two brothers, Norbert of Carson City and Raymond of Owosso.
Rosary services were held Sunday sight at the Garber-Berry Funeral Home.
- Isabella County Times News 7/23/1973