Bill John Garretts
M, #39699, b. 8 January 1926, d. 21 January 2012
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Military | World War II |
| Last Edited | 7 Dec 2019 |
| Birth* | Bill John Garretts was born on 8 January 1926 at Peoria, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Military* | Military: Bill John Garretts was in the US Navy during World War II. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Bill John Garretts married Sherry Dale Wilts on 8 August 1947. |
| Death* | Death: Bill John Garretts died on 21 January 2012 at Morton, Tazewell Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 86. |
| Obituary* | Obituary: [Published in Peoria Journal Star on January 24, 2012]
MORTON - Bill J. Garretts, 86, of Morton died at 11:46 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born Jan. 8, 1926, in Peoria to William and Ella (Knebel) Garretts. He married Barb Patterson on Dec. 14, 1984, in Canton.
Surviving are his wife, Barb Garretts of Morton; four sons, Steve (Vickie) Garretts of Greeley, Colo., Vernon (Kathy) Garretts of Princeville, Larry Garretts and Gary Garretts, both of Peoria; two stepsons, Brent (Jeanne) Reddish of Washington and Brady Reddish of Jacksonville, Fla; five grandsons, Jeremy Garretts, Scott Garretts, Ryan Garretts, Brandon (Kelly) Garretts and Reed (Ashley) Garretts; four granddaughters, Amber (Greg) Denzel, Amy Garretts, B.J. Martin and Michelle Akridge; three stepgrandsons, Kyle Reddish, Cody Reddish and Chris (Jamie) Reddish; three stepgranddaughters, Randi (Patrick) Vaughn, Jolene (Steve) Aldus and Nicole (Reese) Reed; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Vernon (Gertrude) Garretts of Canton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanine Gottschalk.
Bill was a World War II Navy veteran and served as a captain with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 4.
He worked at Keystone Steel & Wire Co. for 30 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1979 and also retired from PNC Bank.
He was a member of Northwoods Community Church in Peoria, where he served as head usher for the past 18 years. Bill served on multiple boards and committees for Concordia Grade School, Trinity Lutheran Church and Calvary Bible Church.
He was a former lead trainer for Peoria Obedience Training Club.
Bill excelled in everything that he became involved with throughout his life.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, with Pastor Cal Rychener officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in Morton, where military services will be conducted.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospice, 221 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61636; to the Northwoods Community Church Building Fund, 10700 N. Allen Road, Peoria, IL 61615; or to Rosewood Care Center, 900 Centennial Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnson.com. |
Henry Garretts
M, #1246, b. 15 October 1851, d. 16 November 1934
| Immigration Status | Immigrated |
| Last Edited | 3 Mar 2019 |
| Birth* | Henry Garretts was born on 15 October 1851 at GermanyB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Henry Garretts married Frauka Johanna (Frances) Hartwig, daughter of Reiner Michels Hartwig and Tomke Dirk Lottman, on 4 November 1877 at Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Note* | She was living in Peoria, Peoria Co, IL on 4 Apr 1890 when she sold her undivided portion of the farm inherited from her parents to brother John for $200. |
| Death* | Death: Henry Garretts died on 16 November 1934 at Peoria, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 83. |
Vernon Aloys Garretts
M, #39157, b. 22 March 1921, d. 9 May 2016
| Relationship | 2nd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Military | World War II |
| Last Edited | 3 Mar 2019 |
| Birth* | Vernon Aloys Garretts was born on 22 March 1921 at Peoria, Peoria Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Military* | Military: Vernon Aloys Garretts was in the US Navy during World War II serving as a member of the First Naval Construction Battalion, serving in the South Pacific during the years 1942 and 1943. In 1944, he was selected to attend the Navy V12 Program, where he attended the University of Northwestern.. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Vernon Aloys Garretts married Gertrude Gulbranson on 15 June 1946 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Vernon Aloys Garretts died on 9 May 2016 at Canton, Fulton Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 95. |
Ben Benhrend Gebhards
M, #24811, b. 4 October 1904, d. 23 December 1966
| Birth* | Ben Benhrend Gebhards was born on 4 October 1904 at MO, United StatesB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Ben Benhrend Gebhards married Anna Harmina Helena Lottman, daughter of John Benjamin Lottman and Gesina Johanna DeVries, in 1928. |
| Census* | Census: Ben Benhrend Gebhards and Anna Harmina Helena Lottman appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Glenwood Twsp, Gage Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Ben Benhrend Gebhards died on 23 December 1966 at Diller, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB, at age 62. |
Gladys Mae Gebhards
F, #24812, b. 3 November 1936, d. 23 June 2008
| Relationship | 4th cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Gladys Mae Gebhards was born on 3 November 1936 at Steele City, Jefferson Co, NE, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | Her Social Security Number was issued between 1951 and 1952 at NE, United StatesB. |
| Married Name | As of 17 April 1960, her married name was Duensing. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Gladys Mae Gebhards married Lewis Duensing on 17 April 1960. |
| Death* | Death: Gladys Mae Gebhards died on 23 June 2008 at Byron, Thayer Co, NE, United StatesB, at age 71. |
| Obituary* | Obituary: [from Beatrice Daily Sun - (Jun/25/2008) ]
Gladys M. Duensing, 71, rural Byron, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at the Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. Born Nov. 3, 1936, at Steele City. Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, Lewis; sons, Kirk Duensing of Byron, Tobe Duensing of Republic, Kan; daughter, Jennifer Crosbie of Golden, Colo; seven grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Wollenberg of Hollenberg, Kan., Cena Vieth of Ashton. Preceded in death by parents, Ben and Anna Gebhardt.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, June 27, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Byron. Burial: church cemetery. Memorials to the church. Visitation: 1 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, 1322 19th St., Belleville, Kan. |
George Frederick Gerdes
M, #39214, b. 27 March 1922, d. 12 April 2015
| Birth* | George Frederick Gerdes was born on 27 March 1922 at Bowen, Hancock Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: George Frederick Gerdes married Edna Marguerite Goldenstein, daughter of Johan Lucken Goldenstein and Margaret Harms Herrer, on 27 October 1946 at Golden, Adams Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: George Frederick Gerdes died on 12 April 2015 at Golden, Adams Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 93. |
Gerd Aden Gerdes
M, #39669, b. 7 October 1762, d. 6 March 1830
| Relationship | 4th cousin 4 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Birth* | Gerd Aden Gerdes was born on 7 October 1762 at Schirum, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Gerd Aden Gerdes married Tjebben Heyen Aden on 8 October 1789 at Weene, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Death* | Death: Gerd Aden Gerdes died on 6 March 1830 at Schirum, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB, at age 67. |
Gerd Gerjets
M, #39668, b. 18 July 1723, d. 25 October 1788
| Birth* | Gerd Gerjets was born on 18 July 1723 at Schirum, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Gerd Gerjets married Nanke Gerdes Aden, daughter of Gerd Janssen Aden and Feucke Margarete Sibends, on 8 July 1756 at Weene, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Death* | Death: Gerd Gerjets died on 25 October 1788 at Schirum, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB, at age 65. |
Louis Gervais
M, #13134, b. 26 September 1916, d. October 1991
| Birth* | Louis Gervais was born on 26 September 1916. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Louis Gervais married Julia Lenora Turner, daughter of Jesse Walter Turner and Louise Reka Neitz, on 11 December 1948 at Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Co, British Columbia, CanadaB. |
| Note* | Louis Gervais and Julia Lenora Turner moved circa 1980 at Kamloops, Thompson Co, British Columbia, CanadaB. |
| Death* | Death: Louis Gervais died in October 1991 at Kamloops, Thompson Co, British Columbia, CanadaB, at age 75. |
Richard Don Glade
M, #10781, b. 13 March 1935, d. 9 July 1997
| Relationship | 4th cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Immigration Status | Immigrated |
| Last Edited | 6 Aug 2009 |
| Name Variation | Richard Don Glade was also known as Dick Glade. |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 March 1935. |
| Baptism | He was baptized in 1935 at Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United StatesB. |
| SSN* | His Social Security Number was 481-40-2448; issued between 1953 and 1954 at IA, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Richard Don Glade died on 9 July 1997 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Woodward, Dallas Co, IA, United StatesB, at age 62. |
Edna Marguerite Goldenstein
F, #39213, b. 29 July 1922, d. 24 May 2013
| Relationship | 6th cousin of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Last Edited | 24 Oct 2018 |
Focke Janssen Goldenstein
M, #39209, b. 12 January 1857, d. 29 March 1913
| Relationship | 4th cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer |
| Immigration Status | Immigrated |
| Last Edited | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Birth* | Focke Janssen Goldenstein was born on 12 January 1857 at Grossefehn-Wrisse, Aurich, Lower Saxony, GermanyB. |
| Marriage* | Marriage: Focke Janssen Goldenstein married Anna Margaret Dirks on 27 January 1882 at Coatsburg, Adams Co, IL, United StatesB. |
| Death* | Death: Focke Janssen Goldenstein died on 29 March 1913 at Golden, Adams Co, IL, United StatesB, at age 56. |
