FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR VULCAN RESIDENT MONDAY
Mrs. Wilhelmina Sturmen, died at her home in Vulcan early Saturday morning.
The deceased accompanied the family to this country at an early age.
She had been a continuous resident of this community for over 50 years.
Survivors include 3 daughters: Mrs. Mary Cocking, Mrs. Harold James,
Mrs. Ralph Cantrill, Mrs. C. R. Jorgenson & 3 sons: Paul, Frank & Joseph.
Six grandsons were pallbearers.
(November 1937, The Norway Current, Dickinson, Michigan) The complete article can be found at the Dickinson County Library, Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Michigan State Census, 1894
Norway, Dickinson, Michigan
Relationship to Head of Household Wife
Wilhelmina Storman. Age 34. Birth 1860
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
John Storman Husband Male 42
Wilhelmina Storman Wife Female 34
Paul Storman Son Male 11
Maria Storman Daughter Female 9
Minnie Storman Daughter Female 8
Joseph Storman Son Male 5
Caroline Storman Daughter Female 3
Anna Storman Daughter Female 2

United States Census, 1900
Norway township, Dickinson, Michigan
Wilhelimine Shirman. Age 40
Widowed. Race White
Number of Living Children 7
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Mother of how many children 7
Birth Mar 1860. Immigration 1887
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Wilhelimine Shirman Head Female 40 Germany
Paul Shirman Son Male 17 Germany
Mary Shirman Daughter Female 16 Germany
Minnie Shirman Daughter Female 14 Germany
Joseph Shirman Son Male 12 Michigan
Caroline Shirman Daughter Female 10 Michigan
Annie Shirman Daughter Female 8 Michigan
Frank Shirman Son Male 5 Michigan

New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924
Wilhelmine Sturman. Age 49. Widow
Immigration 25 Sep 1909
Ellis Island, New York City, New York
Residence Vulcan, Michigan
Nationality: US Citizen, German
Departure Port: Hamburg. Ship Amerika

United States Census, 1910
Norway, Dickinson, Michigan
Whilhelm Sherman. Age 50.
Birth 1860. Widowed
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Whilhelm Sherman Head Female 50 Germany
Mary Sherman Daughter Female 25 Germany
Joseph Sherman Son Male 21 Michigan
Caroline Sherman Daughter Female 19 Michigan
Asanie Sherman Daughter Female 18 Michigan
Frank Sherman Son Male 14 Michigan

United States Census, 1920
Dickinson, Michigan
Whiliemina Sturman. Age 59
Widowed. Immigration 1888
Relationship to Head of Household Mother
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Paul Sturman Head Male 36 Germany
Anna Sturman Wife Female 34 Michigan
Albert J Sturman Son Male 10 Michigan
Edward W Sturman Son Male 8 Michigan
Whiliemina Sturman Mother Female 59 Germany

United States Census, 1930
Waucedah, Dickinson, Michigan
Wihlemina Sturman. Age 70. Widowed
Birth 1860. Immigration 1890
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Wihlemina Sturman Head Female 70 Germany
Edward Sturman Grandson Male 18 Michigan

[Researched by Karlene Hall]