(Census 1920: in 1914 arrived in the USA.)
(Emmo and his family are mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(Social Security Number: 378-24-8730).

(Anna is mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(Social Security Number: 363-68-9445).

(Anna is mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/67094
Anne King, Feb 27th 2011, Print Obituary, OBITUARY:
Passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011. Anne was born March 25, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Emmo and Tina (Mejeur) Sportel and was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo. She was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church, had worked for the Bryant Paper Company for many years and cleaned houses for several families in the Kalamazoo area for over 20 years. On December 4, 1940, she married Charles King, who preceded her in death on May 6, 1971. She was also preceded by her parents; her step-mother, Anna Sportel; a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Bob Talsma; a brother, Henry Sportel; two brothers-in-law, Henry Post and Carl Flamm; a sister-in-law, Millie Sportel. Anne is survived by her daughters, Char (Paul) Vander Kley of Kalamazoo, Janice (Frank) Gibson of Greenfield, TN and Grace (Mark) Ritsema of Mattawan; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; two sisters, Henrietta Post and Bea Flamm; two brothers, Garry (Evelyn) Sportel and Art (Jan) Sportel; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM in the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Road, with Rev. Dr. Warren E. Lammers, officiating. Interment will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St., on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM. Memorials may be given to the Kalamazoo Christian School Association or Park Village Pines).

(Vander Kley, Charlene 10/18/1945 - 4/10/2015 Kalamazoo, MI Passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Borgess Hospital. Age 69. Charlene was born in Kalamazoo on October 18, 1945, the daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Sportel) King. She graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School. She was baptized at Second Christian Reformed Church, where she was a faithful member. She enjoyed arts and crafts, especially crocheting, knitting and wood painting. She also enjoyed working as a beautician for family and friends out of her home. Charlene is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Paul W. Vander Kley; two sons, Christopher (Teri) Vander Kley and Paul (Carrie) Vander Kley; three grandchildren, Dylan, Cora and Peter; two sisters, Janice (Frank) Gibson and Grace (Mark) Ritsema; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Talsma and a brother-in-law, Robert Talsma. Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49004. The memorial service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m., officiated by Pastor Fred DeYoung. Private interment will take place later. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Diabetes Association or Second Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Please visit Charlene's personalized web page at www.langelands.com to sign the on-line guest book or leave a message for the family. - See more at: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo/obituary.aspx?n=charlene-vander-kley&pid=174611840&fhid=4568&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.XoMOZmzU.dpuf).

(Henry is mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(SPORTEL, Henry "Hank" E. Of Kalamazoo Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Henry was born December 4, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI, a son of Emmo and Tina (Mejeur) Sportel. He had been a life-long resident of Kalamazoo and was self-employed with Sportel Brothers Masonry until 1973. He was employed by Kalamazoo College as a mason until his retirement in 1987. He was also a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church where he enjoyed participating in Bible study and activities for Senior citizens. He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-mother, Anna (Mejeur) Sportel; three brothers-in-law: Chuck King, Hank Post, Carl Flamm and a sister-in-law, Millie Sportel. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Henrietta (Alphenaar) Sportel; his children, Jim (Roberta) Sportel of Kalamazoo, Joyce (Wilbur) Maas of Sioux Center, IA, Joel (Deia) Sportel of Kalamazoo and Judy (Tim) Baker of Kalamazoo; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Henrietta Post, Anne King and Berdine "Bea" Flamm; brothers, Gary (Evelyn) Sportel and Art (Jan) Sportel; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 26 at the Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd., with Dr. Warren E. Lammers officiating. Private interment in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday from 3-6 pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Hank's memory be made to Park Village Pines or Alamo Nursing Home. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book, leave a condolence to the family and view the video tribute.)
(Social Security Number: 376-22-2938).

(Obituary: SPORTEL, Mrs. Henrietta C. Of Kalamazoo. Went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2011. Henrietta was born July 3, 1923 in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Peter and Johanna (Meert) Alphenaar. She had been a life-long resident of Kalamazoo. She was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church where she enjoyed participating in Bible study and activities for senior citizens. She was employed with the Upjohn Company for 6 .5 years and cleaned houses for several families in the Kalamazoo area for nearly 15 years. On October 7, 1947, she married Henry E. Sportel, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2010. She was also preceded by her parents; an infant brother, William; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Anne and Clare DeVries, Cobie and Dale Lemmer and one brother-in-law, Ike Visser. Henrietta is survived by her children: Jim (Roberta) Sportel of Kalamazoo, Joyce (Wilbur) Maas of Sioux Center, Iowa, Joel (Deia) Sportel of Kalamazoo and Judy (Tim) Baker of Kalamazoo; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gerry Visser of Kalamazoo; Nell (Cornie) Visser of Rock Valley, Iowa; and Carol (Paul) Dykstra of Zeeland, MI; many nieces and nephews. Private family graveside services will be held at Grand Prairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 21 from 6-7 PM followed by a memorial service at 7 PM at Second Christian Reformed Church, 3015 Nichols Rd. The Rev. Dr. Warren Lammers officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Henrietta's memory may be directed to the Alamo Nursing Home or Park Village Pines.)
(Social Security Number: 384-16-6806).

(SPORTEL, Joel R. Of Kalamazoo (Cooper twp.) Went to be with his Lord and Savior after battling cancer, on August 1, 2011. He was born November 20, 1957 in Kalamazoo to the late Henry and Henrietta (Alphenaar) Sportel. Joel was united in marriage to Deia McCormick on October 12, 1985, she survives. Joel loved sports and was an avid golfer, bowler and managed and played recreational softball for many years. He worked for Kalamazoo College for 36 years and was the grounds and fleet manager at the time of his passing. Joel also attended Northpoint Church where he loved to hear his daughter sing with the worship band. Also surviving Joel are his daughter, Jori Sportel of Kalamazoo; brother, Jim (Roberta) Sportel; sisters, Joyce (Wilbur) Maas and Judy (Tim) Baker; mother-in-law, Margaret McCormick; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Darla Pilbeam and Randy and Dawn Gauna; and several nieces and nephews. Family will greet friends on Monday, August 8th from 10AM to 12PM at Centerpoint Church where services will follow at 12:00 o'clock. There will also be a post visitation following the service, from 1 to 3PM. A private interment will take place at W. Cooper Cemetery. Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. Memorials may be directed to the Jori Sportel memorial Scholarship Fund. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, register book and condolences. 343-1508. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 5, 2011.)
(Social Security Number: 362-70-3862).

(Garry is mentioned in the Sixteenth Census of the United States 1940, State: Michigan, County: Kalamazoo, Township: Kalamazoo.)
(http://lifestorynet.com/memories/72806 Garry Sportel was born September 14, 1927, in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Emmo and Tina (Mejeur) Sportel and went home to be with his Lord on August 13, 2011 in Kalamazoo. He was a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and had served in Germany in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In early years, Garry had learned his father's trade and was a self-employed cement contractor, operating Sportel Brothers Concrete for many years. He was a member of the Covenant United Reformed Church; a former board member of Park Village Pines and North Christian School and throughout the years he had volunteered for many special concrete projects. He enjoyed bowling and truly enjoyed his home away from home "Peaceful Road Farms" in Martin. In 1948, he was united in marriage to the former Mildred Smit who preceded him in death in 2002. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bruce Sportel in 1965; by his stepmother, Anna (Mejeur) Sportel and by siblings, Anne King and Henry Sportel. On June 18, 2004, he was united in marriage to the former Evelyn DeKoekKoek who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Paula Sportel and Amy (Jim) Burns all of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Drexton Sportel, Alyssa, Jordan and Joshua Burns; siblings, Henrietta Post, Arthur (Janette) Sportel and Bea Flamm; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 15th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at Covenant United Reformed Church (3724 Lovers Lane), with Rev. Edward Knott and Rev. Arthur Besteman officiating. A private family interment will be held in Alamo Cemetery. Memorials in Garry's memory may be directed to Park Village Pines, Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Hospice Care of SW Michigan. For online guestbook, memories and condolences for the family please visit www.langelands.com. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on August 15, 2011.)
(Social Security Number: 368-26-4670).

(Social Security Number: 378-24-8063).

(Natuurlijk is het opvallend dat man en vrouw dezelfde achternaam hebben. Ze zijn dan ook familie van elkaar: Koert en Barbara hebben dezelfde overovergrootvader (Hindrik Hindriks Sportel, 1746-1828).

(Derk en Eja hebben dezelfde overgrootouders (Koert Sportel en Antje Baas) en zijn dus achterneef en -nicht).