Dorothea Catharina Molter

F, #15474, b. circa 1760, d. before 1814
Relationship3rd great-grandmother of Verna Jean Bremer
ChartsPedigree Chart of Margaret Hartwig
Descendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited14 Jul 2007
Married Name Her married name was Einfeld. 
Birth*circa 1760 Dorothea Catharina Molter was born circa 1760 at Germany. 
Marriage* She married Diederich Bernhard Einfeld, son of Jakob Daniel Einfeld. 
Death*before 1814 Dorothea Catharina Molter died before 1814. 

Family

Diederich Bernhard Einfeld b. c 1760, d. b 1814
Children

Harold Wayne (Monty) Moneyhan

M, #21844, b. 3 January 1914, d. 14 January 2005
ChartsDescendants of Albert Hartwig
Last Edited29 Nov 2018
Birth*3 January 1914 Harold Wayne (Monty) Moneyhan was born on 3 January 1914 at Springdale, Benton Co, AR. 
Marriage*7 March 1943 He married Florence Etta Messler, daughter of Frank Messler and Margaret Elva Ellis, on 7 March 1943 at Los Angeles Co, CA. 
Death*14 January 2005 Harold Wayne (Monty) Moneyhan died on 14 January 2005 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co, MT, at age 91. 
Obituary*18 January 2005 [from The Columbian]

Harold W. "Monty" Moneyhan           
HAROLD W. (MONTY) MONEYHAN

On January 14, 2005, Monty Moneyhan died after a brief illness. His wife, Florence, died three years ago and for the last two plus years, Monty has lived with his daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Geoff Gamble in Bozeman, Montana, a place that as an ex-rancher he felt was paradise. Monty is also survived by his son Mike, currently living in Florida.

The family requests that any remembrances be made to the "Monty Moneyhan Scholarship" fund for pre-veterinary students at Montana State University.

Published in The Columbian on 1/18/2005. 

Family

Florence Etta Messler b. 1 Mar 1921, d. 27 Nov 2001

Marian Irene Morse

F, #25258, b. 12 March 1906, d. December 1959
Last Edited24 Nov 2013
Birth*12 March 1906 Marian Irene Morse was born on 12 March 1906 at Benton Co, IN. 
Married Name Her married name was Reiken. 
Marriage* She married William Reiner Reiken, son of Reiner Reiken and Emma Lottman. 
Burial*December 1959 Marian Irene Morse was buried in December 1959 at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, Wabash Co, IN. 
Death*December 1959 She died in December 1959 at Columbia City, Whitley Co, IN, at age 53. 

Family

William Reiner Reiken b. 26 Mar 1900, d. 5 Jul 1985

Lillian Mortensen

F, #2367, b. 21 July 1912, d. 10 April 1981
Lillian Mortensen Cash
RelationshipMother of Ted Earl Cash
Last Edited6 May 2019
Birth*21 July 1912 Lillian Mortensen was born on 21 July 1912 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA. 
Baptism25 August 1912 She was baptized on 25 August 1912 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, as Lillie Mortensen. 
Note* She always told me that she changed her name from Lillie to Lillian to make it sound like she had a middle name. However, the 1915 Iowa state census lists her as "Lillian". But then again, she was baptised as "Lillie".
Education* She completed grade school and continued into the 10th grade. 
Notebetween 1930 and 1935 According to the 1930 to 1935 Sioux City "City Directory", she worked for H A Baker Co as a machine operator and lived in Stevens, SD (except for 1933 when her address was listed as 609 9th Street in Sioux City). 
Census2 April 1930 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Big Sioux Twsp, Union Co, SD, Big Sioux Twsp, Union Co, SD; ED-64-4; 02 Apr 1930, p31 6B. 
Residence1 April 1935 She lived at Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union Co, SD, on 1 April 1935. 
Marriage*22 September 1936 She married Howard Taft Cash on 22 September 1936 at Le Mars, Plymouth Co, IA.
Married Name22 September 1936  As of 22 September 1936,her married name was Cash. 
Residence22 September 1936 Lillian Mortensen lived at Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union Co, SD, on 22 September 1936. 
Notefrom June 1937 to September 1940 She and Howard Taft Cash lived in Stevens, SD with Rasmus Mortensen from June 1937 to April 1938. During this time he harvested grain during Jul and Aug of 1937 for C G Dralle in Seward, Kansas ($4/day); from August 1 to Oct 10 of 1937 he worked for Victor Johnson in Ortonville, MN ($16.75/wk). He quit this job and returned to Stevens because his wife had become sick. From April 1, 1938 to Feb 1940 they lived in an old garage belonging to Pete and Marie Lynott at 902 Rock St., Sioux City, IA. To earn money, he raised chickens, raised and sold vegetables from their garden; she returned to work at Baker's. From 13 Sep 1939 to 5 Sep 1940 he worked for the WPA in Sioux City, IA as a laborer ($52/mo). From Feb 1940 to Sep 1940 they lived in a house at 2128 Dewey St, Sioux City, IA, which they bought for $400 (borrowed $350 against his life insurance policy). 
Census*20 April 1940 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash appeared on the census of 20 April 1940 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, 2128 Dewey Street. 
Notefrom September 1940 to June 1945 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash moved to Los Angeles, CA, arriving on 9 Sep 1940, where he worked for American Awning Co, Santa Monica, CA ($20/wk). They lived at 3370 Silver Lake Blvd until May 1942, then moved to 2645 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA. On 8 May 1941 he applied for a job with Lockheed Aircraft, and soon after started working for them as a riveter, building planes during WW II. 
Proof-Notes*26 January 1942 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash are the parents of Ted Cash because of the following reason(s): Birth records in Los Angeles, CA and personal knowledge of the author, Ted Cash. 
Residence*26 January 1942 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash lived at 3370 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, on 26 January 1942. 
ResidenceMay 1942 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash lived at 2645 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA, in May 1942. 
Notefrom June 1945 to April 1952 In Jun 1945, with WWII nearly over, Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen decided to move back to Iowa and go farming. They stayed with Pete and Marie Lynott in Sioux City for a few months. In Nov 1945 they moved in with Earl and Vera Mortensen on their farm near Anthon, IA. On 3 Dec 1945 they bought a farm and applied for a loan from the Federal Land Bank. The farm was 120 acres located in Section 25 of Kedron Twsp, Woodbury Co, IA. On 1 Mar 1946 they moved to that farm and stayed there until 1 Mar 1952. They sold the farm, sold most of their belonging at a farm auction, packed their remaining belonging into a trailer which they towed behind them to Los Angeles. (He drove the entire distance himself, with only a few hours rest, arriving 2 or 3 days later -- this was before interstates.) After arriving in LA, they stayed with his sister and family, May and Elmer Brown at 2400 Elm Grove St, Los Angeles, CA, then they found a rental house and moved to 2949 Partridge, Los Angeles, CA for about three weeks. During this time he worked for Lockheed Aircraft, again as a riveter. Too many changes had happened in California since 1945 and they were not happy there, so they packed up their belonging in a trailer and moved back to Iowa, again driving non-stop. They arrived back in Sioux City exactly 5 weeks after they had left, and only hours before the bridge into Sioux City from Nebraska was closed because of flooding. (I remember arriving late at night, and seeing nothing but water on both sides of the road when lightning would flash).
SSN*before 1951 Her Social Security Number was 480-12-3681; issued before 1951 at IA. 
Note*from April 1952 to March 1960 She and Howard Taft Cash lived briefly with Pete & Marie Lynott, and then moved to a second story apartment at 1922 W 5th St, Sioux City, IA. During this period, he worked for Swift & Co as a laborer, and she worked for Aalfs-Baker Mfg Co, 1007 Fourth St, Sioux City as a seamstress. On 17 Feb 1953 they purchased their 2nd farm (120 acres) located in Sections 6 & 7, Grant Twsp, Woodbury Co, IA (between Anthon and Climbing Hill, IA). They lived on this farm until 1 Mar 1960. During bad crop years, he worked for Swift & Co, and she worked for Hovland Mfg Co, both in Sioux City to supplement their income.
Photo*before 1955 Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo before 1955 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA.
Notefrom March 1960 to March 1963 She and Howard Taft Cash moved to Sioux City and lived at 133 So. Fawcett Street until March 1963. He worked for the city of Sioux City in the Street Maintenance Department during their stay. On 8 Sep 1962 they bought a farm near Miller, MO. 
Residence1 March 1960 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash lived at 133 Fawcett St, Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, on 1 March 1960. 
Photocirca 1962 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash appeared in a photo circa 1962 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA.
Photo*circa 1962 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash appeared in a photo circa 1962.
Notefrom March 1963 to March 1967 Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash moved to the farm near Miller, MO, but did not farm it. It was located on the famous "Route 66", but traffic soon disappeared when Interstate 44 was completed. On 3 Nov 1966 they sold the farm, and on 14 Nov 1966 they purchased a house at 620 N. West Ave, Springfield, MO. 
Notefrom March 1970 to 1980 Lillian Mortensen sold the house at 620 N West Ave in Springfield, MO on 17 Mar 1970 and moved to Colorado Springs, CO where she purchased a mobile home and lived at 3524 N Cascade starting 18 Jun 1970. She sold it and on 17 Oct 1972 purchased a house at 1220 S Ferguson, Springfield, MO where she lived until 14 Aug 1975. She then moved back to Colorado Springs, CO and purchased another mobile home and lived again at 3524 N Cascade. By 1980 she had moved to 1025 Garner #15A, Colorado Springs, CO. 
Note She was a great cook and a good mother. She didn't make exotic foods, but whatever she did make was very good, and there was always plenty of it. (Okay, so I didn't like the beets or the cranberries, but some people seemed to think they were good, too -- beside, I made up for that by eating desserts). Desserts were her specialties; pies, cakes, cookies -- yummy. As a mother, she always encouraged her sons to do the right thing, and always told them "when" (not "if") you go to college. There was never a doubt in our minds as to whether or not we were to go to college. College was not free, as we had to work to pay the expenses, but she went back to work so she could "loan" us some of the money we needed. She made some of our clothes, especially shirts; and cut our hair on a regular basis. I never had a barber cut my hair until I went to college. 
Death*10 April 1981 She died on 10 April 1981 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO, at age 68.
Residence*10 April 1981 She lived at 1025 Garner A-15, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO, prior to her death. 
Obituary* Obituary
Services for Lillian M. Cash of 1025 Garner will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Hentz officating. Burial will follow at Springfield, Mo. Mrs Cash died Friday at home. She was born on July 21, 1912 in Sioux City, Iowa. She resided in Springfield, Mo and Sioux City, Iowa, before coming to Colorado Springs in 1977. Mrs Cash was married on Sept 22, 1936 in Lamars, Texas She was a member of the Redeemer Luteran Church. She is survived by two sons, Howard F. Cash of Colorado Springs and Ted E. Cash of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Marie Lynotte of Sioux City, Iowa; and several grandchildren. (Note from Ted Cash): She was married in Le Mars, Iowa -- not LaMars, Texas
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Memorium Lillian M. Cash Born: July 21, 1912; Sioux City, Iowa Died: April 10, 1981; Colorado Springs, Colorado Services: Redeemer Lutheran Church; Colorado Springs, CO; Tues, Ap 14 1981; 11am Clergyman: Rev Robert D. Hentz Graveside Services: White Chapel Memorial Gardens; Springfield, Mo; Thu Apr 16 1981; 10am Arrangements By: Evergreen Funeral Home; Fountain at Union; Colorado Springs, Colorado. 
Burial*16 April 1981 She was buried on 16 April 1981 at White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO. 
Tombstone A photo of her tombstone was taken at White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO.

Family

Howard Taft Cash b. 4 Jan 1909, d. 5 Apr 1968
Marriage*22 September 1936 She married Howard Taft Cash on 22 September 1936 at Le Mars, Plymouth Co, IA.

Dr.jur. Gottfried Heinrich Mueller1

M, #15486
Last Edited17 Oct 2007
Marriage*before 1749 Dr.jur. Gottfried Heinrich Mueller married Catharina Elisabeth Becker before 1749. 

Family

Catharina Elisabeth Becker
Child

Citations

  1. Amtmann (bailiff) in Esens.

Helene Auguste Bernhardine Mueller

F, #15484, b. 10 October 1749, d. 28 April 1818
FatherDr.jur. Gottfried Heinrich Mueller
MotherCatharina Elisabeth Becker
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited20 Sep 2001
Birth*10 October 1749 Helene Auguste Bernhardine Mueller was born on 10 October 1749 at Esens, Wittmund, Lower Saxony, Germany. 
 She was the daughter of Dr.jur. Gottfried Heinrich Mueller and Catharina Elisabeth Becker. 
Marriage*1 September 1767 Helene Auguste Bernhardine Mueller married Daniel Wilhelm Einfeld, son of Rudolf August Einfeld and Margarethe Elisabeth Hegeler, on 1 September 1767 at Marienhafe, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. 
Married Name1 September 1767  As of 1 September 1767,her married name was Einfeld. 
Married Name4 November 1804  As of 4 November 1804,her married name was Kettler. 
(Witness) Baptism23 June 1815 Helene Auguste Bernhardine Mueller witnessed the baptism of Helena Auguste Bernhardine Maecken on 23 June 1815 at St Lamberti Lutheran Church, Aurich, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany; godmother: die Frau Steuerraetin Helena Auguste Bernhardine Kettler in Esens. 
Death*28 April 1818 Helene Auguste Bernhardine Mueller died on 28 April 1818 at Esens, Wittmund, Lower Saxony, Germany, at age 68. 

Family

Daniel Wilhelm Einfeld b. 17 May 1733, d. 7 Apr 1804
Marriage*1 September 1767 She married Daniel Wilhelm Einfeld, son of Rudolf August Einfeld and Margarethe Elisabeth Hegeler, on 1 September 1767 at Marienhafe, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. 

Johann Mueller

M, #39642, b. circa 1725
Last Edited9 Jan 2019
Birth*circa 1725 Johann Mueller was born circa 1725 at Strackholt, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. 
Marriage*14 December 1747 He married Trinke Flessner, daughter of Gerd Janssen Flesner and Tobke Rolffs, on 14 December 1747 at Strackholt, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. 

Family

Trinke Flessner b. 24 Jan 1723, d. 14 Dec 1747
Child

James Murphy

M, #21799, b. 25 March 1917
ChartsDescendants of Albert Hartwig
Last Edited19 Jan 2006
Birth*25 March 1917 James Murphy was born on 25 March 1917. 
Marriage*25 April 1961 He married Ruth Wheeler, daughter of Charles Ordis Wheeler and Lenora Shafer, on 25 April 1961. 

Family

Ruth Wheeler b. 8 Jun 1925

Eugene Howard Nation

M, #10807, b. 17 August 1932, d. 20 August 2001
Last Edited17 Aug 2002
Birth*17 August 1932 Eugene Howard Nation was born on 17 August 1932 at Aurora, Kane Co, IL. 
SSN*before 1951 His Social Security Number was 330-26-1994; issued before 1951 at IL. 
Death*20 August 2001 He died on 20 August 2001 at Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Co, FL, at age 69. 
Burial*24 August 2001 He was buried on 24 August 2001 at Bushnell Military Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co, FL. 

Orvis A Neely

M, #10953
Last Edited2 Mar 1999
Marriage* Orvis A Neely married Eola Belle Harper. 

Family

Eola Belle Harper

Folkert Anton Neitz

M, #469, b. 27 November 1887, d. 23 February 1954
FatherMarcus Johannas Jacobus Nitz b. 21 Aug 1850, d. 19 Jan 1895
MotherElise Catherina Gronewold b. 15 Jun 1865, d. 15 Nov 1929
RelationshipUncle of Verna Jean Bremer
Immigration StatusImmigrated
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited3 Aug 2012
Birth*27 November 1887 Folkert Anton Neitz was born on 27 November 1887 at Aurich, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. 
 He was the son of Marcus Johannas Jacobus Nitz and Elise Catherina Gronewold. 
(Witness) Immigration24 July 1895 Folkert Anton Neitz immigrated on 24 July 1895 to New York City (Manhattan), New York Co, NY, with Elise Catherina Gronewold Elise and her three children left Bremen, Germany 8 Jul 1895 on the ship Willehad bound for Ellis Island in New York City. They arrived on 24 Jul 1895. The passenger list showed their destination as "Charleston", which we believe to be Charleston, IL -- a town about 103 miles south of Wing, IL where her brother Bernhad and family were living at the time.
     A note about their ship, the Willehad. It was built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany, 1894. 4,761 gross tons; 383 (bp) feet long; 46 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 13 knots. Two masts and one funnel. There was passenger accommodation for 105-2nd class and 1,196-3rd class. Built for North German Lloyd, German flag, in 1894 and named Willehad. Bremen-Gothenburg to Philadelphia-New York service. Seized by U.S. authorities, in 1917 and renamed Wyandotte. Scraped at Baltimore, Maryland in 1924.
Census*June 1900 Folkert Anton Neitz appeared on the census of June 1900 at Saunemin Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Census9 May 1910 He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Rooks Creek Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
(Witness) Marriage4 July 1911 He witnessed the marriage of Dietrich (Dick) Meyer and Sophia Bernadine Gronewold on 4 July 1911 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Watertown, Codington Co, SD; by R Polzin, a Lutheran Pastor; witnesses included Folkert Neitz and Rieke Gronewold. 
Marriage*29 January 1913 Folkert Anton Neitz married Rosa Eisele, daughter of Ambrose Eisele and Frances Elser, on 29 January 1913 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, by J H Cannoy, Catholic Priest. Residence at time of marriage was Owego Twsp (his) and Pontiac Twsp (hers.)
Naturalization*9 June 1915 Folkert Anton Neitz was naturalized on 9 June 1915 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL. 
WW1 Draft*5 June 1917 He registered for the draft of WWI on 5 June 1917 in Odell, Livingston Co, IL, Described as: Medium height, medium build, gray eyes, red hair.
Census27 January 1920 He and Rosa Eisele appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Residence*15 November 1929 Folkert Anton Neitz and Rosa Eisele lived at Odell, Livingston Co, IL, on 15 November 1929. 
Occupation*23 April 1930 Folkert Anton Neitz was farmer on 23 April 1930 at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Census*23 April 1930 He and Rosa Eisele appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Note* Folkert Anton Neitz worked on the railroad. 
Census3 April 1940 He and Rosa Eisele appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Death*23 February 1954 Folkert Anton Neitz died on 23 February 1954 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, at age 66. 

Family

Rosa Eisele b. 1891, d. 16 Oct 1955
Marriage*29 January 1913 He married Rosa Eisele, daughter of Ambrose Eisele and Frances Elser, on 29 January 1913 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, by J H Cannoy, Catholic Priest. Residence at time of marriage was Owego Twsp (his) and Pontiac Twsp (hers.)
Children

Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz

F, #339, b. 18 May 1890, d. 2 September 1956
FatherMarcus Johannas Jacobus Nitz b. 21 Aug 1850, d. 19 Jan 1895
MotherElise Catherina Gronewold b. 15 Jun 1865, d. 15 Nov 1929
RelationshipAunt of Verna Jean Bremer
Immigration StatusImmigrated
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited3 Aug 2012
Birth*18 May 1890 Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz was born on 18 May 1890 at Aurich-Wallinghausen, Aurich, Lower Saxony, Germany. 
 She was the daughter of Marcus Johannas Jacobus Nitz and Elise Catherina Gronewold. 
Name Variation20 May 1890  As of 20 May 1890, Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz was also known as Gerdje Ulrike Catharina Nitz. 
Baptism22 June 1890 She was baptized on 22 June 1890 by Rev Rodenbk, sponsors: Garhard Nitz and Marie Franzen (nee Nitz.) 
(Witness) Immigration24 July 1895 She immigrated on 24 July 1895 to New York City (Manhattan), New York Co, NY, with Elise Catherina Gronewold Elise and her three children left Bremen, Germany 8 Jul 1895 on the ship Willehad bound for Ellis Island in New York City. They arrived on 24 Jul 1895. The passenger list showed their destination as "Charleston", which we believe to be Charleston, IL -- a town about 103 miles south of Wing, IL where her brother Bernhad and family were living at the time.
     A note about their ship, the Willehad. It was built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany, 1894. 4,761 gross tons; 383 (bp) feet long; 46 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 13 knots. Two masts and one funnel. There was passenger accommodation for 105-2nd class and 1,196-3rd class. Built for North German Lloyd, German flag, in 1894 and named Willehad. Bremen-Gothenburg to Philadelphia-New York service. Seized by U.S. authorities, in 1917 and renamed Wyandotte. Scraped at Baltimore, Maryland in 1924.
(Witness) Photocirca 1908 Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz appeared in a photo circa 1908.
Married Name16 December 1908  As of 16 December 1908,her married name was Lottman. 
Marriage*16 December 1908 She married Fred P Lottman, son of Hinrich (Henry) Dirks Lottman and Antje Engelina (Anna) Heyen, on 16 December 1908 at Kankakee, Kankakee Co, IL.
Note* Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz and Louise Reka Neitz never saw one another after they left home and got married, according to Julia Turner Gervias. 
Census*15 April 1910 Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz and Fred P Lottman appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Ashkum Twsp, Iroquois Co, IL. 
Census*2 January 1920 Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz and Fred P Lottman appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Washington Twsp, Whitley Co, IN, Washington Twsp, Whitley Co, IN; ED-184, 2 Jan 1920, p285 6A. 
Residence*15 November 1929 Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz and Fred P Lottman lived at Logansport, Cass Co, IN, on 15 November 1929. 
Census9 April 1930 Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz and Fred P Lottman appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Washington Twsp, Cass Co, IN. 
Census*18 April 1940 Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz appeared on the census of 18 April 1940 at Logansport, Cass Co, IN. 
Note*23 June 1942 She had a document prepared stating that her birth date was May 18, 1890 in Germany, and that her parents were Elise C Gronewald and Marcus F Neitz on 23 June 1942 at Logansport, Cass Co, IN.
SSN*before 1956 Her Social Security Number was 308-07-4374; issued before 1956 at Unknown. 
Death*2 September 1956 She died on 2 September 1956 at Los Angeles Co, CA, at age 66 probably in or near Long Beach, California.

Family

Fred P Lottman b. 2 May 1874, d. 23 Dec 1939
Marriage*16 December 1908 She married Fred P Lottman, son of Hinrich (Henry) Dirks Lottman and Antje Engelina (Anna) Heyen, on 16 December 1908 at Kankakee, Kankakee Co, IL.
Children

John Ambrose Neitz

M, #13196, b. 28 November 1924, d. 5 September 1982
FatherFolkert Anton Neitz b. 27 Nov 1887, d. 23 Feb 1954
MotherRosa Eisele b. 1891, d. 16 Oct 1955
Relationship1st cousin of Verna Jean Bremer
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited12 Jan 2008
Birth*28 November 1924 John Ambrose Neitz was born on 28 November 1924 at Odell, Livingston Co, IL. 
 He was the son of Folkert Anton Neitz and Rosa Eisele. 
Census*23 April 1930 John Ambrose Neitz appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL, Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL; ED-53-29, 23 Apr 1930, p218 3A. 
(Witness) Census3 April 1940 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 in the household of Folkert Anton Neitz and Rosa Eisele at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Marriage*11 August 1945 John Ambrose Neitz married Irene C Hogan on 11 August 1945 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL. 
SSN*before 1951 His Social Security Number was 321-24-0728; issued before 1951 at IL. 
Death*5 September 1982 John Ambrose Neitz died on 5 September 1982 at Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co, IL, at age 57 from a blood clot 3 weeks after undergoing open heart surgery. 
Obituary*6 September 1982 From The Daily Leader, Pontiac, IL - Sept 6, 1982
John Neitz
     John A Neitz, 57, 601 Indiana Ave, died at noon Sunday at Loyala University Medical Center at Maywood, where he had been a patient three weeks.
     The funeral will be held at 10:30am Wednesday at St Mary's Catholic Church with Msgr. Joseph J O'Dea officiating. Burial will be in St Mary's Cemetery.
     Friends may call from 5 to 9 pm today at Duffy Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said at 8pm.
     Mr. Neitz was born Nov 28, 1924, in Odell, a son of Folkert and Rose (Eisele) Neitz. He was educated in Odell schools. He married Irene Hogan Aug 11 1945, in Odell.
     He farmed in Esmen Township for 12 years and during that time he also was a mechanic at Wolf's Battery in Pontiac for 18 years. He was senior maintenance man for the Livingston County Highway Department for the past 10 years.
     He was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church and was an extraordinary minister of the church. He was a member of the Pontiac Moose Lodge.
     Mr. Neitz was a square-dance caller in and around Poniac for many years.
     Survivors include his wife; one son, Joe of Hudson; three daughters, Mrs. Carol Miller and Mrs. Kay Morgan, both of Pontiac, and Mrs Sandy Harlan of Flanagan; one sister, Mrs Mary Favett of Pontiac; and five grandchildren.
     His parents and one brother preceded him in death.
     The family suggests memorials to St Mary's School or of the donor's choice. 
Burial*8 September 1982 He was buried on 8 September 1982 at St Mary's Cemetery, Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL. 

Family

Irene C Hogan b. 25 Feb 1922, d. 23 Feb 2002
Marriage*11 August 1945 He married Irene C Hogan on 11 August 1945 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL. 

Louise Reka Neitz

F, #338, b. 21 April 1893, d. 23 June 1973
FatherMarcus Johannas Jacobus Nitz b. 21 Aug 1850, d. 19 Jan 1895
MotherElise Catherina Gronewold b. 15 Jun 1865, d. 15 Nov 1929
RelationshipAunt of Verna Jean Bremer
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited15 Feb 2013
Birth*21 April 1893 Louise Reka Neitz was born on 21 April 1893 at Germany; birthplace was probably Wallinghausen, near Aurich, as her older sister was born there in 1890 and her father died there in 1895. 
 She was the daughter of Marcus Johannas Jacobus Nitz and Elise Catherina Gronewold. 
Baptism22 May 1893 Louise Reka Neitz was baptized on 22 May 1893 baptized as Alrike; by Rev Kirkof, Sponsors: Mr & Mrs. Franz Franzerh (Marie nee Nitz.) 
(Witness) Immigration24 July 1895 She immigrated on 24 July 1895 to New York City (Manhattan), New York Co, NY, with Elise Catherina Gronewold Elise and her three children left Bremen, Germany 8 Jul 1895 on the ship Willehad bound for Ellis Island in New York City. They arrived on 24 Jul 1895. The passenger list showed their destination as "Charleston", which we believe to be Charleston, IL -- a town about 103 miles south of Wing, IL where her brother Bernhad and family were living at the time.
     A note about their ship, the Willehad. It was built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg, Germany, 1894. 4,761 gross tons; 383 (bp) feet long; 46 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 13 knots. Two masts and one funnel. There was passenger accommodation for 105-2nd class and 1,196-3rd class. Built for North German Lloyd, German flag, in 1894 and named Willehad. Bremen-Gothenburg to Philadelphia-New York service. Seized by U.S. authorities, in 1917 and renamed Wyandotte. Scraped at Baltimore, Maryland in 1924.
Census*June 1900 Louise Reka Neitz appeared on the census of June 1900 at Saunemin Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
(Witness) Photocirca 1908 She appeared in a photo circa 1908.
Note She was known by Reka before she was married, and as Louise after marriage. 
Note* She and Gertrude Kathrine (Gertie) Neitz never saw one another after they left home and got married, according to Julia Turner Gervias. 
Married Name20 November 1909  As of 20 November 1909,her married name was Turner. 
Marriage*20 November 1909 Louise Reka Neitz married Jesse Walter Turner, son of James Bertram Turner and Elizabeth F Stallings, on 20 November 1909 at Worthington, Nobles Co, MN.
Note*1914 Louise Reka Neitz and Jesse Walter Turner moved in 1914 at Saskatchewan, Canada. 
Census*1916 Louise Reka Neitz and Jesse Walter Turner appeared on the census of 1916 at Rudy, Saskatchewan, Canada. 
Residence15 November 1929 Louise Reka Neitz and Jesse Walter Turner lived at Clair, Saskatchewan, Canada, on 15 November 1929. 
Note*December 1947 Louise Reka Neitz moved in December 1947 at Dunster, British Columbia, Canada. 
Note She moved at Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Co, British Columbia, Canada. 
Residence*circa 1969 She lived at Kamloops, Thompson Co, British Columbia, Canada, circa 1969. 
(Witness) Photo29 June 1969 She appeared in a photo on 29 June 1969 at Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA.
Death*23 June 1973 She died on 23 June 1973 at Kamloops, Thompson Co, British Columbia, Canada, at age 80. 
Burial* She was buried at Kamloops Cemetery, Kamloops, Thompson Co, British Columbia, Canada. 

Family

Jesse Walter Turner b. 31 Jul 1883, d. 12 Jan 1937
Marriage*20 November 1909 She married Jesse Walter Turner, son of James Bertram Turner and Elizabeth F Stallings, on 20 November 1909 at Worthington, Nobles Co, MN.
Children

Mary Frances Neitz

F, #3170, b. 10 May 1917, d. 5 May 1990
FatherFolkert Anton Neitz b. 27 Nov 1887, d. 23 Feb 1954
MotherRosa Eisele b. 1891, d. 16 Oct 1955
Relationship1st cousin of Verna Jean Bremer
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited5 Jun 2007
Married Name Her married name was Favet. 
Marriage* Mary Frances Neitz married Salvatore Favet. 
Birth*10 May 1917 Mary Frances Neitz was born on 10 May 1917 at Livingston Co, IL. 
 She was the daughter of Folkert Anton Neitz and Rosa Eisele. 
(Witness) Census27 January 1920 Mary Frances Neitz appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 in the household of Folkert Anton Neitz and Rosa Eisele at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Census23 April 1930 Mary Frances Neitz appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL, Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL; ED-53-29, 23 Apr 1930, p218 3A. 
SSN*1963 Her Social Security Number was 348-38-8114; issued 1963 at IL. 
Death*5 May 1990 She died on 5 May 1990 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, at age 72. 
Burial*9 May 1990 She was buried on 9 May 1990 at St Mary's Cemetery, Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL. 

Family

Salvatore Favet b. 14 Oct 1915, d. Oct 1971
Marriage* She married Salvatore Favet. 

Orville Leroy Neitz

M, #3169, b. 3 August 1915, d. 4 May 1980
FatherFolkert Anton Neitz b. 27 Nov 1887, d. 23 Feb 1954
MotherRosa Eisele b. 1891, d. 16 Oct 1955
Relationship1st cousin of Verna Jean Bremer
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited12 Jan 2008
Birth*3 August 1915 Orville Leroy Neitz was born on 3 August 1915 at Odell, Livingston Co, IL. 
 He was the son of Folkert Anton Neitz and Rosa Eisele. 
(Witness) Census27 January 1920 Orville Leroy Neitz appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 in the household of Folkert Anton Neitz and Rosa Eisele at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL. 
Census*23 April 1930 Orville Leroy Neitz appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL, Odell Twsp, Livingston Co, IL; ED-53-29, 23 Apr 1930, p218 3A. 
Marriage*29 October 1938 He married Vera Larene Wilson on 29 October 1938 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL. 
SSN*before 1951 His Social Security Number was 345-24-2123; issued before 1951 at IL. 
Death*4 May 1980 Orville Leroy Neitz died on 4 May 1980 at Odell, Livingston Co, IL, at age 64. 
Obituary* Orville Neitz
     ODELL - Orville L. Neitz, 64, 416 Wolf St., Odell, died at 4:21pm Sunday at St. James Hospital.
     His funeral will be at 10am Wednesday at St Paul's Catholic Church, with the Rev Francis Ryan officiating. Burial will be in St Paul's Cemetery.
     Friends may call from 4 to 9pm Tuesday at Watson Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at 8pm
     Mr. Neitz was born Aug 3, 1915 at Odell, a son of Folkert and Rose (Eisel) Neitz. He was educated in country schools and Odell Grade School. He owned and operated the Neitz Garage, Odell, for 22 years. He was a member of St Paul's Catholic Church.
     He married Vera Wilson on Oct 22, 1938, at Pontiac. She survives
     Also surviving are two sons, Leroy A, Ft Leonard Wood, Mo, and Donald E, West Palm Beach, Fla; a daughter, Mrs Joyce M Fish, Hudson; a brother, John A Neitz, Pontiac; a sister, mary F Favet, Pontiac; and five grandchildren. 

Family

Vera Larene Wilson b. 29 Mar 1917
Marriage*29 October 1938 He married Vera Larene Wilson on 29 October 1938 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL. 

(?) Nelson

M, #25197
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited18 Nov 2017
Marriage* (?) Nelson married Maxine Bailey, daughter of Arthur Andrew Bailey and Lena Gronewold. 

Family

Maxine Bailey b. 1911

Bernard Clarence Nelson

M, #11849
Last Edited31 Mar 1999
Marriage* Bernard Clarence Nelson married Tilda Alice Bergeson. 

Family

Tilda Alice Bergeson
Child

Darlene Eleanor Nelson

F, #499, b. 3 March 1929, d. 18 April 2015
Darlene Eleanor Nelson
FatherBernard Clarence Nelson
MotherTilda Alice Bergeson
ChartsDescendants of Albert Hartwig
Descendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited5 Apr 2019
Birth*3 March 1929 Darlene Eleanor Nelson was born on 3 March 1929 at Inwood, Lyon Co, IA. 
 She was the daughter of Bernard Clarence Nelson and Tilda Alice Bergeson. 
Baptism31 March 1929 Darlene Eleanor Nelson was baptized on 31 March 1929 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood, Lyon Co, IA. 
Confirmation*9 May 1943 She was confirmed on 9 May 1943 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood, Lyon Co, IA. 
Marriage*12 June 1953 She married Donald Wilfred Drenkow, son of Fred Drenkow and Lenora Hilda Hartwig, on 12 June 1953 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood, Lyon Co, IA.
Married Name12 June 1953  As of 12 June 1953,her married name was Drenkow. 
Residence*from 1953 to 1957 Darlene Eleanor Nelson and Donald Wilfred Drenkow lived at Melvin, Osceola Co, IA from 1953 to 1957. 
Residencefrom 1957 to 1960 Darlene Eleanor Nelson and Donald Wilfred Drenkow lived at Brookings, Brookings Co, SD from 1957 to 1960. 
Residencefrom 1960 to 1963 Darlene Eleanor Nelson and Donald Wilfred Drenkow lived at Humphrey, Platte Co, NE from 1960 to 1963. 
Residencefrom 1963 to 1966 Darlene Eleanor Nelson and Donald Wilfred Drenkow lived at Columbus, Platte Co, NE from 1963 to 1966. 
Residencefrom 1966 to 1993 Darlene Eleanor Nelson and Donald Wilfred Drenkow lived at Norfolk, Madison Co, NE from 1966 to 1993. 
Residence*1993  Since 1993, Darlene Eleanor Nelson lived at 601 S 15th St, Norfolk, Madison Co, NE. 
Death*18 April 2015 She died on 18 April 2015 at Norfolk, Madison Co, NE, at age 86. 
Obituary*21 April 2015 NORFOLK — Services for Darlene Eleanor Drenkow, 86, of Norfolk will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk. The Rev. Ray Wilke Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Home for Funerals.

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Darlene went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Darlene was born March 3, 1929, in Inwood, Iowa, to Bernard C. and Tilda Alice (Bergeson) Nelson. She was baptized on March 31, 1929, and confirmed May 9, 1943, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Darlene graduated from Inwood High School in 1947.

She attended Iowa State Teachers College, graduating in 1952. Darlene’s teaching career included stints at a rural school in Lyons County in Iowa, Melvin Elementary School in Melvin, Iowa, Denison High in Denison, Iowa, and Humphrey High in Humphrey. She did substitute work in Columbus, Norfolk and Battle Creek.

While teaching at Melvin Elementary in Melvin, Iowa, she met the love of her life, Don. They were married June 12, 1953, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Inwood, Iowa. Don teased Darlene that he had married an “older” woman since he was born two days after her, March 5, 1929.

She and Don raised four children together while farming in Melvin, Iowa, Brookings, S.D., and then selling seed corn and insurance in Humphrey, Columbus and in 1967 moving to Norfolk. During their years in Norfolk, Darlene helped Don with their businesses, first selling seed corn to area farmers and then with their insurance business. She and Don built the Triple D Center located on east Omaha Avenue in the early 1980s to house the insurance business and bring other businesses to that part of Norfolk.

Darlene also worked as church secretary at Our Savior Lutheran Church for a number of years. Darlene taught herself how to use a computer early on and continued to enjoy using the computer and her Kindle. When Don’s health began to fail, Darlene became his primary caregiver until he was unable to safely be at home. Don passed away on August 15, 1993.

Darlene continued to work part-time, first at her own business, Secretary Pro Tem, one of the first temporary employment services in Norfolk, and then at Liberty Center and Improved Living Inc.

Throughout her life, Darlene served both her church and her community. She served as president of the Westside PTA, secretary of the Our Savior Lutheran congregation, secretary of Lutheran Laymen’s League and taught Sunday school. The service that held special meaning for her was the time she spent with Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML.) She held various offices in the local, zone and district LWML organizations. Everywhere Darlene went, she found fellow members who had a special bond.

Darlene and Don gave their children their sense of humor. She taught the importance of loving unconditionally. She was a dedicated wife. She had the marriage that we all envied. She managed the house and made sure that her children had everything they needed. She had the ability to take limited funds and made sure that all of the bills were paid.

Don would give her 30 minutes notice that they were going camping, and she could get all four kids and food ready for a weekend. Her husband would come home with all kinds of gadgets including a computer. She taught herself and everyone who asked how to use the computer. She’d embraced her independence since losing her husband in 1993.

She loved to babysit and bake them chocolate chip cookies. She taught them how to make lefsa and eat lutefisk for the holidays. And don’t forget “Uff da.” You have to know “Uff da” to be a true Norwegian. She was very proud of her family.

Darlene will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren, Grant and Janine Drenkow (Brittany, Nathan and Allison), Brian and Danita Drenkow (Anissa and Kevin Marshall, Shelly and Curt Aust and Jason), Craig and Melodee Drenkow (Cassie and Fred) and Deann Alvarado (Isaac); and two great-grandchildren, Abbygail and Zachary Marshall; sister-in-law Shirley Drenkow of Melvin, Iowa; brother-in-law and wife, Ron and Gladys Drenkow of Sheldon, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald M. Drenkow; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Robert Mathieson of Dana Point, Calif; and brother-in-law Marvin Drenkow of Melvin, Iowa.

Darlene shared her faith at the end, leaving a folder with suggestions for final service, important dates and these notes included the following: “I would like a lot of music. I hope you will help people to think of this as a joyous occasion. I have gone to be with my Lord and to join my husband and my parents!” and “Don’t wear jeans to church!”. 
Burial*23 April 2015 She was buried on 23 April 2015 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co, NE. 

Family

Donald Wilfred Drenkow b. 5 Mar 1929, d. 15 Aug 1993
Marriage*12 June 1953 She married Donald Wilfred Drenkow, son of Fred Drenkow and Lenora Hilda Hartwig, on 12 June 1953 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Inwood, Lyon Co, IA.

Earl Olyle Nelson

M, #18782, b. 25 February 1912, d. 21 November 1999
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited21 Jan 2005
Birth*25 February 1912 Earl Olyle Nelson was born on 25 February 1912 at Armstrong, Emmet Co, IA. 
Marriage*1 June 1941 He married Lois Vivian Grant, daughter of James Earl Grant and Wilhelmina (Minnie) Johanna Gronewold, on 1 June 1941. 
SSN*before 1951 His Social Security Number was 469-20-1228; issued before 1951 at MN. 
Death*21 November 1999 Earl Olyle Nelson died on 21 November 1999 at Vancouver, Clark Co, WA, at age 87. 

Family

Lois Vivian Grant b. 31 May 1912, d. 22 Dec 2002

Frank Nelson

M, #14388
Last Edited25 Jul 2000
Marriage* Frank Nelson married Alma Allbrict. 

Family

Alma Allbrict
Child

Leland (Jake) Nelson

M, #10901, b. 24 July 1938, d. 7 February 1979
ChartsDescendants of Albert Hartwig
Last Edited19 Mar 1999
Birth*24 July 1938 Leland (Jake) Nelson was born on 24 July 1938. 
SSN*1954 His Social Security Number was 525-84-7320; issued 1954 at NM. 
Marriage*July 1966 He married Marilyn Kay Hartwig, daughter of Maynard Chris Hartwig and Mary Pauline Hillhouse, in July 1966 at Farmington, San Juan Co, NM. 
Death*7 February 1979 Leland (Jake) Nelson died on 7 February 1979 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co, UT, at age 40. 
Burial* He was buried at Family Cemetery, Farmington, San Juan Co, NM. 

Family

Marilyn Kay Hartwig b. 21 Oct 1946, d. 22 Nov 2009

Lloyd A Nelson

M, #14226, b. 16 October 1920, d. 15 December 2001
FatherFrank Nelson
MotherAlma Allbrict
Last Edited23 Mar 2011
Birth*16 October 1920 Lloyd A Nelson was born on 16 October 1920 at Henry, Codington Co, SD. 
 He was the son of Frank Nelson and Alma Allbrict. 
SSN*before 1951 His Social Security Number was 504-14-5329; issued before 1951 at SD. 
Death*15 December 2001 Lloyd A Nelson died on 15 December 2001 at Watertown, Codington Co, SD, at age 81. 

Georgia Ella Niehaus

F, #18840, b. 22 February 1910, d. 31 January 1992
ChartsDescendants of Rudolf Einfeld
Last Edited20 Jan 2005
Birth*22 February 1910 Georgia Ella Niehaus was born on 22 February 1910 at Ireton, Sioux Co, IA. 
Married Name25 November 1932  As of 25 November 1932,her married name was Gronewold. 
Marriage*25 November 1932 She married Harlan Orville Gronewold, son of Bernhard (Ben) Edward Gronewold and Stella Pearl Ogee, on 25 November 1932. 
SSN*before 1951 Her Social Security Number was 475-10-6755; issued before 1951 at MN. 
Death*31 January 1992 Georgia Ella Niehaus died on 31 January 1992 at age 81. 

Family

Harlan Orville Gronewold b. 20 Oct 1909, d. 8 Aug 1994

Anton Christian Nitz

M, #13501
Last Edited18 Feb 2000
Marriage* Anton Christian Nitz married Gerdje Catharina Janosen. 

Family

Gerdje Catharina Janosen
Child