Catherine (Gladys) Pursley
F, #18534, b. 24 December 1900, d. 10 May 1980
| Birth* | 24 December 1900 | Catherine (Gladys) Pursley was born on 24 December 1900 at Kankakee, Kankakee Co, IL. |
| | She was the daughter of Charles Edward Pursley and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold. |
| Census* | 6 May 1910 | Catherine (Gladys) Pursley appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Census | 24 January 1920 | She appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Married Name | 11 November 1923 | As of 11 November 1923,her married name was Stang. |
| Marriage* | 11 November 1923 | She married Simon (Slim) Stang on 11 November 1923 at St Wendelin Church, Luxemburg, Stearns Co, MN. |
| SSN* | 1973 | Her Social Security Number was 471-76-7964; issued 1973 at MN. |
| Death* | 10 May 1980 | Catherine (Gladys) Pursley died on 10 May 1980 at St Cloud, Stearns Co, MN, at age 79. |
Charles (Ed)ward Pursley
M, #18536, b. 6 September 1908, d. 21 February 1990
| Birth* | 6 September 1908 | Charles (Ed)ward Pursley was born on 6 September 1908 at Luxemburg, Stearns Co, MN. |
| | He was the son of Charles Edward Pursley and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold. |
| Census* | 6 May 1910 | Charles (Ed)ward Pursley appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Census | 24 January 1920 | He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Name Variation | 24 January 1920 | As of 24 January 1920, Charles (Ed)ward Pursley was also known as Parsley. |
| Marriage* | 10 January 1929 | He married Rose Mary Klaverkamp on 10 January 1929. |
| Census* | 12 April 1930 | Charles (Ed)ward Pursley and Rose Mary Klaverkamp appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN, living in the home of his parents. |
| SSN* | before 1951 | His Social Security Number was 469-07-9953; issued before 1951 at MN. |
| Death* | 21 February 1990 | Charles (Ed)ward Pursley died on 21 February 1990 at St Cloud, Stearns Co, MN, at age 81. |
Charles Edward Pursley
M, #18533, b. 27 August 1864, d. 12 February 1939
| Birth* | 27 August 1864 | Charles Edward Pursley was born on 27 August 1864 at LaSalle Co, IL. |
| Marriage* | 10 January 1900 | He married Alrica (Reka) Gronewold, daughter of Johann (John) Hermann Folkerts Gronewold and Asa Katharine Behrens, on 10 January 1900 at Livingston Co, IL, probably in Kankakee, IL area. |
| Census* | 11 June 1900 | Charles Edward Pursley and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Aroma Twp, Kankakee Co, IL, Birth Aug 1864. |
| Note* | between 1905 and 1908 | Between 1905 and 1908 Charles Edward Pursley and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold moved at St Cloud, Stearns Co, MN, area, where they bought and farmed one hundred sixty acres southwest of St Cloud. |
| Census | 6 May 1910 | Charles Edward Pursley and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Name Variation | 24 January 1920 | As of 24 January 1920, Charles Edward Pursley was also known as Parsley. |
| Census | 24 January 1920 | He and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN, Last name was Parsley. |
| Census | 12 April 1930 | Charles Edward Pursley and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Death* | 12 February 1939 | Charles Edward Pursley died on 12 February 1939 at St Cloud, Stearns Co, MN, at age 74. |
Harold John Pursley
M, #18535, b. 16 April 1905, d. 28 December 1956
| Birth* | 16 April 1905 | Harold John Pursley was born on 16 April 1905 at Kankakee, Kankakee Co, IL. |
| | He was the son of Charles Edward Pursley and Alrica (Reka) Gronewold. |
| Census* | 6 May 1910 | Harold John Pursley appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Census | 24 January 1920 | He appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at St Augusta Twp, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Name Variation | 24 January 1920 | As of 24 January 1920, Harold John Pursley was also known as Parsley. |
| Marriage* | 28 December 1936 | He married Gail Marie Kelly on 28 December 1936 at St Cloud, Stearns Co, MN. |
| Death* | 28 December 1956 | Harold John Pursley died on 28 December 1956 at St Cloud, Stearns Co, MN, at age 51. |
Emil Gustaf Radunz Sr
M, #1177, b. 18 September 1874, d. 31 August 1964
| Immigration Status | Immigrated |
| Last Edited | 13 Feb 2011 |
| Occupation* | | Emil Gustaf Radunz Sr was Farmer. |
| Birth* | 18 September 1874 | He was born on 18 September 1874 at Friedrichorst, Poland. |
| Marriage* | 15 March 1903 | He married Ida Redmann on 15 March 1903 at Gibbon, Sibley Co, MN. |
| Naturalization* | 5 March 1941 | Emil Gustaf Radunz Sr was naturalized on 5 March 1941. |
| Death* | 31 August 1964 | He died on 31 August 1964 at Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine Co, MN, at age 89. |
| Obituary* | | Funeral services for Emil G. Radunz were held September 3, 1964 from St. John's Lutheran church at Wood Lake, MN. He died August 31, 1964, in Clarkfield hospital. Emil was born 18 September 1874, in Friedrichorst Germany. He came to America when he was 18. He married Ida Redmann at Gibbon, MN., on March 15, 1903. Survivors include his wife Ida, four sons, John Radunz, Ocheyedan, IA; Henry Radunz, Cottonwood, MN; Emil Radunz, Granite Falls, MN; Otto Radunz, Louisville, KY; four daughters, Mrs. Walter (Anna) Krueger, Redwood Falls, MN; Mrs. Arthur (Lillian) Olson, Cottonwood, MN; Mrs. Arthur (Selma) Werner, Redwood Falls, MN; and Mrs. Harry (Violet) Hinmers, Portland, OR. There are three sisters living in St.Paul and a brother in Germany. One infant daughter preceded him in death. Mr. Radunz lived first at Gibbon, MN., and then Granite Falls before moving to Wood Lake. He spent his last five years with a daughter in Cottonwood. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran church. Pallbearers were Howard Radunz, Douglas Olson, Donald Krueger, Dean Werner, Arthur Olson Jr. and Curtis Krueger. The Rev. Norval Kock officiated and burial was made in the St. Paul Lutheran cemetery at Granite Falls with the Hamre service in charge. Emil left Germany from Antwerp, Belgium, and sailed on the ship S.S. Philadelphia and landed in the port of Philadelphia on the 10 of March 1893. His father came before him. He married Ida Redmann in Gibbon, MN. in 1903. They farmed a very short time at Gibbon, MN. before moving to Granite Falls to farm. They purchased 160 acres in Wood Lake Township, SE 1/4 of Sec.17. Here they resided and raised their family until retiring. Emil applied for citizenship in 1918, when he was 43 years old, but for some unknown reason he did not become a citizen until 1941, when he was 66 years old. |
| Burial* | 3 September 1964 | He was buried on 3 September 1964 at Lutheran Cemetery, Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine Co, MN. |
Howard John Radunz
M, #351, b. 11 June 1931, d. 10 November 2007
|  Howard John Radunz
High School Graduation Photo taken 1949 |
| Birth* | 11 June 1931 | Howard John Radunz was born on 11 June 1931 at Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Baptism | 1931 | He was baptized in 1931 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran Church, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| | He was the son of John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig. |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | Howard John Radunz appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 in the household of John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig at Ocheyedan Twp, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Graduation* | 1949 | Howard John Radunz graduated in 1949 from Ocheyedan High School, Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Military* | from 18 November 1952 to 2 November 1954 | He was in the US Army during Korean War from 18 November 1952 to 2 November 1954. |
| Death* | 10 November 2007 | He died on 10 November 2007 at Sheldon, O'Brien Co, IA, at age 76. |
| Obituary* | 16 November 2007 | From The Ocheyedan Press-Melvin News.
Funeral services for Howard John Radunz, 76, were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ocheyedan with Rev. Russell Anderson officiating. Interment was in Ocheyedan township Cemetery, Ocheyedan, with Jurrens Funeral Home, Sibley, in charge of arrangements. Howard died November 10, 2007.
Military honors were conducted by the Osceola County American Legion and VFW.
Howard Radunz was born June 11, 1931, on a farm southwest of Ocheyedan, the son of John and Anna (Hartwig) Radunz. Howard was baptized and confirmed in the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. He attended country school and later graduated from Ocheyedan Public School. He joined the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He received his honorable discharge in 1954. In 1955 he married JoAnn Uden in Sioux City.
Howard and JoAnn farmed for 10 years. Howard then worked for various construction companies as a heavy equipment operator. In 1985, Howard's health deteriorated and he retired. He researched his family history and was a past member of the Spencer and Sibley Historical Societies. He researched veteran names and was instrumental in constructing the Osceola Veterans Memorial Board. He also served as a clerk for the Ocheyedan and Harris townships. He worked and researched all the cemeteries in Osceola county and composed a book with his findings.
He was a lifelong member of Wood-Miller Legion Post, served as adjutant for many years and also was a member of the VFW in Sibley. He served as Osceola County VA director for nine years. While director, he was vice-president of the Veterans Memorial Committee. The memorial stands now on the courthouse grounds in Sibley. He also served as Osceola patient representative for the Sioux Falls VA Hospital and was a member of St. Peter's Church in Ocheyedan.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn; two sons: Douglas (Debbie) Radunz of Ocheyedan and Daniel Radunz and fiancée Darlene; one daughter, Eva Brown; four grandchildren: Carrie Goecke of Milford; Amanda Radunz of Sheldon; Wesley (Melissa) of Ocheyedan; and James Radunz of Ocheyedan; one great-grandchild, Dawson Goecke of Milford.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Mary Ann. |
John Fred Radunz
M, #349, b. 18 January 1904, d. 12 July 1991
| Birth* | 18 January 1904 | John Fred Radunz was born on 18 January 1904 at Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine Co, MN. |
| | He was the son of Emil Gustaf Radunz Sr and Ida Redmann. |
| Baptism | 26 January 1904 | John Fred Radunz was baptized on 26 January 1904 at St Johns Lutheran Church, Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine Co, MN. |
| Occupation* | | He was a Farmer. |
| Census* | 10 April 1930 | He and Anna Marie Hartwig appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Ocheyedan Twp, Osceola Co, IA, Ocheyedan Twsp; Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-14, 10 Apr 1930, p98 3A. |
| Marriage* | 9 September 1930 | John Fred Radunz married Anna Marie Hartwig, daughter of Fredrick Peters (Fred) Hartwig and Elise Catherina Gronewold, on 9 September 1930 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran Church, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA.  |
| Census | 17 April 1940 | John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 at Ocheyedan Twp, Osceola Co, IA. |
| SSN* | 1956 | His Social Security Number was 485-44-6343; issued 1956 at IA. |
| Death* | 12 July 1991 | John Fred Radunz died on 12 July 1991 at Sibley, Osceola Co, IA, at age 87 of Complication of Diabetes. |
| Obituary | | Funeral services were held July 16, 1991, for John Frederick Radunz, son of Emil and Ida (Redmond) Radunz, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, Iowa. John was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Wood Lake, MN. He was united in marriage to Anna Marie Hartwig, on September 9, 1930 at Melvin, Iowa. They farmed the Hartwig home place. Anna died in 1974. John lived on the farm until moving to Ocheyedan in 1977. In 1989, John became a resident of Country View Manor in Sibley. He died July 12, 1991 after losing both legs from diebetes. Surviving are his son, Howard Radunz and his wife, JoAnn of Ocheyedan along with three grandchildren, Douglas Radunz and his wife, Debbie of Ocheyedan; Daniel Radunz of Moreno Valley, CA; Eva Marie Brown of Mesa, AZ; along with four great-grandchildren, Carrie Vander Burg of Spirit Lake, IA., Amanda, Wesley John, and James Radunz all of Ocheyedan. Also surviving are four sisters, Lillian, Mrs. Art Olson of Cottonwood, MN; Sally Werner and Ann Krueger both of Redwood Falls, MN; and Violet, Mrs. Harry Hinmers of Portland, OR. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, Anna; daughter, Mary Ann; three brothers, Henry, Otto, and Emil and an infant sister. Interment was in Baker township Cemetery. John came from a family of nine children. He had three brothers and five sisters. One sister died when only 1 year old. He attended country school and which grade he finished is unknown. He worked for different farmers when he was growing up and worked his way to Iowa to help Hartwig's with picking corn. Here he met his wife Anna and they got married and spent the rest of his life on that farm. After retiring from the farm, he moved to Ocheyedan until he no longer could take care of himself and became a resident of Country View Manor in Sibley. John worked hard all his life. He liked to go fishing and always went back to MN where he grew up. |
| Burial* | 16 July 1991 | He was buried on 16 July 1991 at Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Tombstone* | | A photo of his tombstone was taken at Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
Mary Ann Radunz
F, #350, b. 10 June 1935, d. 1 December 1948
|  Mary Ann Radunz
(date unknown) |
| Birth* | 10 June 1935 | Mary Ann Radunz was born on 10 June 1935 at Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA. |
| | She was the daughter of John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig. |
| Baptism | 1935 | Mary Ann Radunz was baptized in 1935 at St Peters (now American) Lutheran Church, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| (Witness) Census | 17 April 1940 | She appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 in the household of John Fred Radunz and Anna Marie Hartwig at Ocheyedan Twp, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Death* | 1 December 1948 | Mary Ann Radunz died on 1 December 1948 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA, at age 13 of Polio. |
| Burial* | 3 December 1948 | She was buried on 3 December 1948 at Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Obituary* | December 1948 | Funeral services for Mary Ann Radunz, who died last Wednesday morning, were held Friday afternoon, December 3, 1948, from the American Lutheran church of Melvin. The eighth grade classmates of Mary Ann attended the funeral in a body, as did the classmates of her brother, Howard, a senior, both in the Ocheyedan schools.Mary Ann Radunz was born June 10, 1935, at Ocheyedan, IA, the daughter of Mr & Mrs John Radunz. Her entire life was spent on the home farm southwest of the city. She was baptized in infancy and had been a faithful member of the Sunday school of the American Lutheran church. At the time of her demise she was receiving catechetical instruction and would have been confirmed in the spring.Until two years ago she attended the Ocheyedan district school No. 8, at which time she commenced attending Ocheyedan public schools. She was in the eighth grade at the time she was taken ill.Mary Ann is survived by her parents, Mr & Mrs John Radunz; one brother, Howard; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr & Mrs Art Olson of Cottonwood, MN; Mr & Mrs Walter Krueger of Redwood Falls, MN; Emil Radunz of Wood Lake, MN; Mr & Mrs Emil Radunz, Jr of Granite Falls, MN; and Mr & Mrs John Hartwig and daughter of Hanley Falls, MN. |
Helen Elizabeth Rahn
F, #124, b. 21 December 1904, d. 11 March 1997
| Birth* | 21 December 1904 | Helen Elizabeth Rahn was born on 21 December 1904 at Vergas, Otter Tail Co, MN. |
| Baptism | 6 January 1905 | She was baptized on 6 January 1905 at St Pauls Lutheran Church, Vergas, Otter Tail Co, MN. |
| Confirmation* | 22 February 1920 | She was confirmed on 22 February 1920 at St Johns Lutheran Church, Harris, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Marriage* | 29 November 1923 | She married Carl Henry Bremer, son of Herman John Bremer and Louise Piepho, on 29 November 1923 at Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Married Name | 29 November 1923 | As of 29 November 1923,her married name was Bremer. |
| Census* | 24 April 1930 | Helen Elizabeth Rahn and Carl Henry Bremer appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at Horton Twp, Osceola Co, IA, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA; ED-72-12, 24 Apr 1930, p88 5A. |
| (Witness) Photo | December 1939 | Helen Elizabeth Rahn appeared in a photo in December 1939 at Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA. |
| Census | 5 April 1940 | She and Carl Henry Bremer appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at Horton Twp, Osceola Co, IA. |
| SSN* | between 1958 and 1959 | Her Social Security Number was 481-50-9150; issued between 1958 and 1959 at IA. |
| Death* | 11 March 1997 | Helen Elizabeth Rahn died on 11 March 1997 at Sibley Care Center, Sibley, Osceola Co, IA, at age 92 of old age. |
| Burial* | 15 March 1997 | She was buried on 15 March 1997 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Horton Twp, Osceola Co, IA. |
Virgil Clyde Redford
M, #14403, b. 7 July 1904, d. 14 March 1998
| Birth* | 7 July 1904 | Virgil Clyde Redford was born on 7 July 1904 at KY. |
| Marriage* | 27 March 1929 | He married Edna Farney, daughter of Henry Farney and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman, on 27 March 1929 at Detroit, Wayne Co, MI. |
| Census* | 16 April 1930 | Virgil Clyde Redford and Edna Farney appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at 11210 Canfield Ave, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI. |
| Census* | 16 April 1930 | Virgil Clyde Redford appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at 11210 Canfield Ave, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI. |
| SSN* | before 1951 | His Social Security Number was 378-10-6425; issued before 1951 at MI. |
| Death* | 14 March 1998 | He died on 14 March 1998 at Warren, Macomb Co, MI, at age 93 of advance stages of Parkinson's. |
Family | Edna Farney b. 24 Dec 1908, d. 14 Sep 2004 |
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Ida Redmann
F, #1178, b. 9 February 1885, d. 10 November 1966
| Immigration Status | Immigrated |
| Last Edited | 13 Feb 2011 |
| Occupation* | | Ida Redmann was Housewife. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was Radunz. |
| Birth* | 9 February 1885 | She was born on 9 February 1885 at Sokolitz, Province, Posen, Germany; Not sure about the Sokolitz, but the "Province of Posen" was a province of Prussia from 1846-1918. Its capital was Poznan' (German: Posen). Known as the "cradle of the Polish nation" (TEC.) |
| Immigration* | 1892 | She immigrated in 1892. |
| Marriage* | 15 March 1903 | She married Emil Gustaf Radunz Sr on 15 March 1903 at Gibbon, Sibley Co, MN. |
| Census* | 1920 | Ida Redmann appeared on the census of 1920 at Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine Co, MN. |
| Death* | 10 November 1966 | She died on 10 November 1966 at Olivia, Renville Co, MN, at age 81. |
| Obituary* | | Funeral services for Mrs. Emil Radunz, who died November 10, 1966 at the Danube rest home, were held at St.John's Lutheran church in Wood Lake, MN., on November 14, 1966. Interment was in St.Paul Lutheran cemetery at Granite Falls, MN. Ida(Redmann)Radunz was born February 9, 1885 in Loklitz, Posen Province Germany to Wilhelm and Ernestine(Lange)Redmann. She married Emil G. Radunz at Gibbon, MN on March 15, 1903. Emil and Ida had nine children. She is survived by four sons, John, Ocheyedan, Iowa; Henry, Cottonwood, MN; Emil, Granite Falls, MN; Otto, Louisville, KY; and four daughters, Mrs. Walter (Anna)Krueger, Redwood Falls, MN; Mrs. Arthur (Lillian)Olson, Cottonwood, MN; Mrs. Arthur (Selma) Werner, Redwood Falls, MN; and Mrs. Harry (Violet) Hinmers, Portland, OR; also 28 grandchilddren and 31 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband Emil, and an infant daughter. |
| Burial* | 14 November 1966 | She was buried on 14 November 1966 at Lutheran Cemetery, Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine Co, MN. |
