Bio
Memorials are easily transferable if I have created one for your family member.
My Family names are De Witte, Spaens, Brandt, Knuth, Vandenbroeck,Vermeir, Pyles, Ostrander, Konieckza, Cook, Neph, Sutliff, White
Born and raised in Michigan, I take great pride in both my family history research and my ongoing exploration of Silverwood, Michigan — a town I've proudly called home for over 22 years. For the past 5 years, I've dedicated myself to uncovering and preserving the remarkable history of Silverwood and its people.
In 2025, I began cleaning headstones at West Burlington Cemetery as part of my research efforts. What started as a personal project has grown into a mission —
If you would like me to clean your Ancestors stone, please do not hesitate to reach out
My interest in headstone restoration and documentation has expanded to cemeteries throughout the state. I focus on documenting, photographing with GPS coordinates, and cleaning stones that are heavily covered in lichen, dirt, or moss — regardless of age, status, or recognition. I do not limit my efforts to veterans, children, or public figures; every individual deserves to be remembered and honored.
My hope is that this work makes a meaningful difference — whether it's for family members who are unable to maintain the graves of loved ones, for the souls themselves, or for distant visitors discovering long-lost family connections. I take pride in restoring these markers so that anyone visiting a cemetery can connect with the rich history of the town and its people. Sometimes, a single clean headstone can help piece together an entire family story
if you have anything you'd like to share regarding Silverwood Michigan or if you have any comments, questions, or concerns my gmail is here to reach out!
Thank you, Chelsey
Memorials are easily transferable if I have created one for your family member.
My Family names are De Witte, Spaens, Brandt, Knuth, Vandenbroeck,Vermeir, Pyles, Ostrander, Konieckza, Cook, Neph, Sutliff, White
Born and raised in Michigan, I take great pride in both my family history research and my ongoing exploration of Silverwood, Michigan — a town I've proudly called home for over 22 years. For the past 5 years, I've dedicated myself to uncovering and preserving the remarkable history of Silverwood and its people.
In 2025, I began cleaning headstones at West Burlington Cemetery as part of my research efforts. What started as a personal project has grown into a mission —
If you would like me to clean your Ancestors stone, please do not hesitate to reach out
My interest in headstone restoration and documentation has expanded to cemeteries throughout the state. I focus on documenting, photographing with GPS coordinates, and cleaning stones that are heavily covered in lichen, dirt, or moss — regardless of age, status, or recognition. I do not limit my efforts to veterans, children, or public figures; every individual deserves to be remembered and honored.
My hope is that this work makes a meaningful difference — whether it's for family members who are unable to maintain the graves of loved ones, for the souls themselves, or for distant visitors discovering long-lost family connections. I take pride in restoring these markers so that anyone visiting a cemetery can connect with the rich history of the town and its people. Sometimes, a single clean headstone can help piece together an entire family story
if you have anything you'd like to share regarding Silverwood Michigan or if you have any comments, questions, or concerns my gmail is here to reach out!
Thank you, Chelsey
Contributions
1860s Rich Township Federal Census Record
9 Memorials
Associates of my reasearch
25 Memorials
Family DNA
3 Memorials