Gladys L Elgert
F, #24890, b. 5 September 1920, d. 7 August 2009
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2011 |
| Obituary* | Obituary: [from Lincoln Journal Star - (Aug/9/2009)]
Gladys L. (Elgert) Byrd 88, of Fairbury, passed away August 7, 2009 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born 9/5/1920 at Reynolds, Neb.
Survivors are Daughter: Janice Embree-Bever & Husband John of Wheat Ridge, Colo; Son: Ron Byrd & Wife Nancy of Fairbury; Granchildren: Michelle Scherber & Larry Embree of Wheat Ridge, Adrian Byrd & Ryan Byrd of Lincoln; Great Grandchildren: Allie Webster, Cohner Schult of Wheat Ridge, Kyla & Ty Byrd of Lincoln; Step Grandchildren: Austin Schult of Aurora, Colo., Heidi "Mari" Scherber of Wheat Ridge; sisters: Velma Hammer of Fairbury, Lois Templin of Reynolds, Marjorie Terrill of Fairbury. Preceded by Sons, Larry & Bruce Byrd; Husband, Laurence Byrd; Parents, Henry & Anna (Lottman) Elgert; Brothers, Leonard, Fred, Eldon, Walt, Leo, & Harold Elgert; Sisters, DeLoris Elgert & Joan Rarick.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday 8/10/09 at the Presbyterian Church in Fairbury, with Don Canady officiating. Memorials to Aseracare Hospice or Five Star Bible Camp in Care of Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury in charge of arrangements. |
| Married Name | Her married name was Byrd. |
| Birth* | Gladys L Elgert was born on 5 September 1920 at Reynolds, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Gladys L Elgert appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 in the household of Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman at Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Gladys L Elgert died on 7 August 2009 at Fairbury, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB, at age 88. |
Harold E Elgert
M, #24888, b. 12 March 1917, d. 7 October 2006
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Military | World War II |
| Last Edited | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Birth* | Harold E Elgert was born on 12 March 1917 at Reynolds, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Harold E Elgert appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman at Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Harold E Elgert appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 in the household of Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman at Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Harold E Elgert married Bernice Vera McDonald. |
| Military* | Military: Harold E Elgert was in the US Army during World War II. |
| Death* | Death: Harold E Elgert died on 7 October 2006 at Fairbury, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB, at age 89. |
| Obituary* | Obituary: [from Beatrice Daily Sun]
Harold Elgert, 89, Fairbury, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at the Heritage Care Center, Fairbury. Born March 12, 1917, at Reynolds, Neb. World War II Army veteran. Retired hospital custodian.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice, son, Darrell Elgert and wife Rose of Dannebrog; one grandson and four stepgrandchildren; sisters, Velma Hammer of Reynolds, Lois Templin of Reynolds, Gladys Byrd, Marge Terrill and husband Dean, DeLoris Elgert, Joann Rarick, all of Fairbury. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Anna (Lottman) Elgert; five brothers.
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, Four Square Gospel Church, 719 Sixth St., Fairbury. Burial: Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to the family's choice. Visitation begins 1 p.m. Tuesday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, 2414 H St., Fairbury. |
Joan Marie Elgert
F, #24902, b. 5 June 1933, d. 24 January 2007
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 29 Dec 2011 |
| Married Name | Her married name was Rarick. |
| Birth* | Joan Marie Elgert was born on 5 June 1933 at Reynolds, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Joan Marie Elgert died on 24 January 2007 at Fairbury, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB, at age 73. |
| Obituary* | Obituary: [from Beatrice Daily Sun]
Joan M. Rarick, 73, Fairbury, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Fairbury. Born June 5, 1933, at Reynolds.
Survivors: daughter, Cindy Dowis of Wales, Wis; grandchildren, Martie Eckstein, Christine Dowis, both of Wales, Wis., one great-grandchild; sisters, Velma Hammer, Lois Templin, both of Reynolds, Gladys Byrd, Marge Terrill, DeLoris Elgert, all of Fairbury. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Anna (Lottman) Elgert; six brothers.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, Zion United Church of Christ, Gladstone. Burial: Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to the Reynolds Community Center, Zion United Church of Christ Gladstone, or American Cancer Society. No Viewing. Register book available at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, 2414 H St., Fairbury. |
Leo F Elgert
M, #24892, b. 18 August 1924, d. 21 August 1993
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Leo F Elgert was born on 18 August 1924 at Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Leo F Elgert appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 in the household of Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman at Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | His Social Security Number was 508-26-6879; issued before 1951 at NE, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Leo F Elgert died on 21 August 1993 at Fairbury, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB, at age 69. |
Walter H Elgert
M, #24887, b. 29 July 1915, d. 5 January 1993
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Walter H Elgert was born on 29 July 1915 at Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Walter H Elgert appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman at Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Walter H Elgert appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 in the household of Henry Martin Elgert and Anna J Lottman at Lincoln Precinct, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | His Social Security Number was 507-46-7663; issued 1955 at NE, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Walter H Elgert died on 5 January 1993 at Fairbury, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB, at age 77. |
Etta Ellis
F, #21779, b. 19 November 1901, d. January 1982
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 17 Nov 2008 |
| Birth* | Etta Ellis was born on 19 November 1901 at OH, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Etta Ellis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of Zina W Ellis and Anna Shafer at Redrock Twsp, Beaverhead Co, MT, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Etta Ellis appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 in the household of Zina W Ellis and Anna Shafer at 1705 First Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co, WA, United StatesB. |
| Married Name | As of 6 February 1928, her married name was Glasgow. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Etta Ellis married George Glasgow on 6 February 1928. |
| Census* | Census: Etta Ellis and George Glasgow appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Crook National Forest, Globe, Gila Co, AZ, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | Her Social Security Number was 526-03-2314; issued before 1951 at AZ, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Etta Ellis died in January 1982 at Vancouver, Clark Co, WA, United StatesB, at age 80. |
Mabel Irene Ellis
F, #22391, b. 16 January 1908, d. 7 August 1953
| Birth* | Mabel Irene Ellis was born on 16 January 1908 at Jolley, Calhoun Co, IA, United StatesB. |
| Married Name | As of 21 December 1927, her married name was Lottman. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Mabel Irene Ellis married Henry William Lottman, son of Dirk (John) Lottman and Rachel Reiken, on 21 December 1927 at Pocahontas Co, IA, United StatesB.  |
| Death* | Death: Mabel Irene Ellis died on 7 August 1953 at Rockwell City, Calhoun Co, IA, United StatesB, at age 45. |
Margaret Elva Ellis
F, #21784, b. 28 May 1900, d. 18 August 1997
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Birth* | Margaret Elva Ellis was born on 28 May 1900 at OH, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Margaret Elva Ellis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of Zina W Ellis and Anna Shafer at Redrock Twsp, Beaverhead Co, MT, United StatesB. |
| Married Name | As of 11 January 1920, her married name was Messler. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Margaret Elva Ellis married Frank Messler on 11 January 1920. |
| Census* | Census: Margaret Elva Ellis and Frank Messler appeared on the census of 3 May 1930 at 4005 E 58th St, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | Her Social Security Number was 527-18-1431; issued before 1951 at AZ, United StatesB. |
| Married Name | As of after 1971, her married name was Penn. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Margaret Elva Ellis married Edward Frank Penn after 1971. |
| Death* | Death: Margaret Elva Ellis died on 18 August 1997 at Vancouver, Clark Co, WA, United StatesB, at age 97 name listed in SSDI as Margaret E. Messler Penn. |
Family 1 | Frank Messler b. 5 Aug 1889, d. Jul 1971 |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Margaret Elva Ellis married Frank Messler on 11 January 1920. |
| Children | |
Zina W Ellis
M, #13141, b. 25 June 1873, d. 20 March 1946
| Birth* | Zina W Ellis was born on 25 June 1873 at OH, United StatesB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Zina W Ellis married Anna Shafer, daughter of Conrad Schafer and Margaret (Maggie) Hartwig, on 20 September 1899 at Saunemin Twsp, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB, by Rev B. Spaulding. |
| Census | Census: Zina W Ellis and Anna Shafer appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Redrock Twsp, Beaverhead Co, MT, United StatesB. |
| WW1 Draft* | WWI Draft: Zina W Ellis registered for the draft of WWI on after 25 June 1918 in 1705 First Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co, WA, United StatesB, nearest relative listed as Anna Ellis, wife. |
| Census* | Census: Zina W Ellis and Anna Shafer appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at 1705 First Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co, WA, United StatesB. |
| (Witness) Census | Census: Zina W Ellis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of George Glasgow and Etta Ellis at Crook National Forest, Globe, Gila Co, AZ, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Zina W Ellis died on 20 March 1946 at Multnomah Co, OR, United StatesB, at age 72. |
Jurgens Emen
M, #2315, b. circa 1625, d. 28 December 1708
| Birth* | Jurgens Emen was born circa 1625 at Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Jurgens Emen married Nanke Willms Aden, daughter of Willem Aden and Veyke Jauken, on 24 May 1661 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Death* | Death: Jurgens Emen died on 28 December 1708 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
Moder Emen
F, #39635, b. 14 March 1643, d. 24 January 1721
| Relationship | 6th great-grandaunt of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Birth* | Moder Emen was born on 14 March 1643 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Married Name | As of 2 March 1666, her married name was Habben. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Moder Emen married Lubbe Friedrich Habben on 2 March 1666 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Death* | Death: Moder Emen died on 24 January 1721 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB, at age 77. |
Tjede Emen
F, #39184, b. 17 January 1637, d. 10 December 1714
| Relationship | 6th great-grandaunt of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Birth* | Tjede Emen was born on 17 January 1637 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Married Name | As of 24 January 1660, her married name was Willms. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Tjede Emen married Haye Aden Willms on 24 January 1660 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Death* | Death: Tjede Emen died on 10 December 1714 at Grossefehn-Holtrop, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB, at age 77. |
Fred Adolph Ernst
M, #19092, b. 20 January 1922, d. 17 August 1998
| Birth* | Fred Adolph Ernst was born on 20 January 1922 at Hicks, Runnels Co, TX, United StatesB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Fred Adolph Ernst married Theodora Edna Hanz, daughter of Fritz Hanz and Mary Gronewold, on 11 January 1941 at Rowena, Runnels Co, TX, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | His Social Security Number was 450-50-8675; issued before 1951 at TX, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Fred Adolph Ernst died on 17 August 1998 at San Angelo, Tom Green Co, TX, United StatesB, at age 76. |
| Obituary* | Obituary: Fred Adolph Ernst, 76, of San Angelo died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 1998, in a local hospital. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Craig Meyers, the Rev. Louie Andrews and the Rev. Sonya Gravlee officiating. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. in Rowena Protestant Cemetery. Fred was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Hicks to Fred and Ida Ernst. He married Theodora Hanz on Jan. 11, 1941, in Rowena. Fred was the former owner of Ernst Laundry in Bangs. Survivors include his wife, Theodora Ernst of San Angelo; a daughter, Doris Wendland and husband, Marvin, of San Angelo; two sons, Ray Ernst and wife, Laurette, of San Angelo and Bob Ernst and wife, Loryn, of Garland; six grandchildren, Jeff Ernst, Todd Nichols, Ella Nichols, Teresa Wendland, Karla Wendland and Scott Ernst; two great-grandchildren, Daniel Nichols and Eryn Nichols; two sisters, Alma Duggins of San Angelo and Anita Thorn of Albuquerque, N.M; a sister-in-law, Elsie Redman of Rowena; and numerous nieces and nephews. Grandchildren will be pallbearers. The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. |
Catherine Engelina Everwein
F, #11859, b. between 1824 and 1825, d. 15 March 1889
| Immigration Status | Immigrated |
| Last Edited | 14 Jan 2009 |
| Birth* | Catherine Engelina Everwein was born between 1824 and 1825 at Norden, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Catherine Engelina Everwein married Frerich (Friedrick) Peters Lottman, son of Dirk Frerich Lottman and Frauka Johanna Sievers, on 9 April 1849 at Eastern Parish, Hage, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Married Name | As of 9 April 1849, her married name was Lottman. |
| (Witness) Immigration | Catherine Engelina Everwein immigrated on 28 November 1854 to New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, United StatesB, with Friedrich (Christian) Alber(t)s Hartwig and Martje (Martha, Margaret) Reiners Hoffman on the ship Admiral from Bremen, Germany. The Hartwig's and the Lottman's were listed together on the passenger list (see lines 124-128). Reiner Hartwig (son of Christian and Margaret) and Tomka Lottman (sister of Friedrick Lottman) had married about a year earlier in America. |
| Census* | Census: Catherine Engelina Everwein and Frerich (Friedrick) Peters Lottman appeared on the census of 1860 at Limestone Twsp, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB, living next to a Deric & Juleen Lottman, both from Hannover. He was listed as a Collier (Coal Miner.) |
| (Witness) Baptism | Catherine Engelina Everwein witnessed the baptism of Klaus Heien Lottman on 8 March 1868 at St Johns Lutheran Church, Bartonville, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Census | Census: Catherine Engelina Everwein and Frerich (Friedrick) Peters Lottman appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Limestone Twsp, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Census | Census: Catherine Engelina Everwein and Frerich (Friedrick) Peters Lottman appeared on the census of 1880 at Limestone Twsp, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Catherine Engelina Everwein died on 15 March 1889 at Limestone Twsp, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Burial* | Burial: Catherine Engelina Everwein was buried on 17 March 1889 at Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Dora Ruth Farney
F, #14311, b. 11 February 1912, d. 3 July 1990
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 16 Jan 2008 |
| Birth* | Dora Ruth Farney was born on 11 February 1912 at Forrest, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB; (best guess.) |
| Married Name | As of 19 November 1928, her married name was Wenger. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Dora Ruth Farney married Raymond L Wenger on 19 November 1928 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Census* | Census: Dora Ruth Farney and Raymond L Wenger appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Avoca Twsp, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | Her Social Security Number was 346-36-6782; issued 1960 or 1961 at IL, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Dora Ruth Farney died on 3 July 1990 at St James Hospital, Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 78. |
| Obituary* | Obituary: Dora Ruth Wenger
PONTIAC - Dora Ruth Wenger, 78, of Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, a homemaker, died at 2:05 am yesterday (July 3, 1990) at Saint James Hospital, Pontiac, after a one-week illness.
Her funeral will be at 2:30 pm Thursday at Raleigh J Harris Funeral Home, Pontiac, the Rev James Wolfe III officiating. Burial will be in South Side Cemetery, Pontiac.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Wenger was born Feb. 11, 1912, at Forrest, of a daughter of Henry and Minnie Huisman Farney. She married Raymond L. Wenger Nov 19, 1928, in Chicago. He died March 31, 1980.
Survivors include one son Everett Dean, Fairbury; two sisters, Edna Redford, Warren, Mich., and Helen Slayton, South Bend, Ind; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild.
One grandchild preceded her in death.
Mrs. Wenger, who was educated in rural schools southeast of Pontiac, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pontiac.
Memorials may be made to her church. |
| Burial* | Burial: Dora Ruth Farney was buried on 5 July 1990 at South Side Cemetery, Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB. |
Edna Farney
F, #14310, b. 24 December 1908, d. 14 September 2004
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Birth* | Edna Farney was born on 24 December 1908 at Forrest, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Married Name | As of 27 March 1929, her married name was Redford. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Edna Farney married Virgil Clyde Redford on 27 March 1929 at Detroit, Wayne Co, MI, United StatesB. |
| Census* | Census: Edna Farney and Virgil Clyde Redford appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at 11210 Canfield Ave, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | Her Social Security Number was 375-32-5218; issued before 1951 at MI, United StatesB. |
| Residence* | Residence: Edna Farney lived at Warren, Macomb Co, MI, United StatesB, on 3 July 1990. |
| Death* | Death: Edna Farney died on 14 September 2004 at Charlevoix, Charlevoix Co, MI, United StatesB, at age 95. |
Henry Farney
M, #14309, b. 18 September 1883, d. April 1953
| Birth* | Henry Farney was born on 18 September 1883 at IL, United StatesB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Henry Farney married Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman, daughter of Helmer Jacob Huisman and Meta Jacobina Catherina Gronewold, on 12 February 1908 at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Residence* | Residence: Henry Farney and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman lived at Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923. |
| Census* | Census: Henry Farney and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at 612 West Grove, Pontiac, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Residence | Residence: Henry Farney and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman lived at Fairbury, Livingston Co, IL, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933. |
| Death* | Death: Henry Farney died in April 1953 at age 69 of Heart Failure. |
Anna Barbara Fassnacht
F, #43752
