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Winnifred Marie Ambroz

F, #8851, b. 12 October 1916, d. 27 February 2008
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Albin Stotz (b. 17 July 1910, d. 25 April 1994)

Son*Lyle Ablin Stotz+ (b. 25 April 1938, d. 13 July 2001)

Biography

Birth12 October 1916Birth: Winnifred Marie Ambroz was born on 12 October 1916 in Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota, United StatesB.1
Marriage7 September 1931Marriage: Albin Stotz and Winnifred Marie Ambroz were married on 7 September 1931 in Armour, Douglas, South Dakota, United StatesB.2,1
Death27 February 2008Death: Winnifred Marie Ambroz died on 27 February 2008 at age 91 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.3
Name7 September 1931As of 7 September 1931, Winnifred Marie Ambroz was also known as Winnifred Marie Stotz.2

Citations

  1. [S781] Information from Lyle David Stotz ;
  2. [S429] Information from Valerie Comstock in Sioux City, IA
  3. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

Larry Ken Stephens

M, #8855, b. 7 November 1956, d. 17 June 1976
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Biography

Birth7 November 1956Birth: Larry Ken Stephens was born on 7 November 1956 in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, United StatesB.1
Death17 June 1976Death: Larry Ken Stephens died on 17 June 1976 at age 19 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
BurialJune 1976Burial: Larry Ken Stephens was buried in June 1976 in North Sioux City, Union, South Dakota, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S288] Information from Valerie J Comstock; 2513 Ross St.; Sioux City, IA 51103-2039
  2. [S1394] U.S., Find a GraveĀ® Index, 1600s-Current

Russell Dean Stotz

M, #8859, b. 21 November 1964, d. 25 July 2005
Last Edited11 December 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Father*Lyle Ablin Stotz (b. 25 April 1938, d. 13 July 2001)
Mother*Peggy Jean Brinkerhoff (b. 8 September 1941, d. 18 October 2017)
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Biography

Birth21 November 1964Birth: Russell Dean Stotz was born on 21 November 1964 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Death25 July 2005Death: Russell Dean Stotz died on 25 July 2005 at age 40 in Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona, United StatesB.3
Obituary27 July 2005Obituary: The obituary for Russell was recorded in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesB, on 27 July 2005. Wickenburg Sun: Wickenburg, AZ, 27 Jul 2005

Kidnapping, pursuit leads to suicide

Stolen van - with flat tires - was abandoned in Prescott

A 41-year-old Wickenburg man who had allegedly kidnapped a former girlfriend committed suicide early Monday morning (July 25) after being pursued through Prescott by Yavapai County law enforcement officers.

Russell Stotz had reportedly pointed a gun at 42-year-old Gina Gutierrez of Wickenburg and forced her to leave with him from her residence.

Around 2 a.m. Monday, Yavapai County sheriff's deputies received a 911 call from Gutierrez. Stotz reportedly forced her to drive a conversion van, which he had stolen, north on Highway 89 toward Prescott. When they arrived in the area of Wilhoit, Stotz wanted to stop and rest. When he fell asleep, Gutierrez was able to flee to a local residence and call for help.

When deputies came to the area, it had been determined that Stotz was the same man who had reportedly pointed a gun at a deputy in the Yarnell area on Friday (July 22) and then fled the area in another stolen vehicle. A felony warrant had been issued for Stotz in relation to that incident.

When deputies arrived in the Wilhoit area, they located the van on a forest road off Highway 89 and ordered Stotz out of the vehicle. Stotz attempted to flee in the van, initially heading deeper into the forest, but then turned around and drove the van toward the deputies.

The deputies fired their weapons to disable the vehicle, attempting to prevent Stotz from fleeing back into a populated area. Although the front tires were flattened, Stotz continued driving and turned onto the highway toward Prescott.

Sheriff's deputies pursued the van north on Highway 89 at speeds of 30 to 45 mph, and Prescott Police Department officers set up "stop sticks" at the city limits. They were able to flatten one of the rear tires, but Stotz continued to drive the vehicle with only one tire remaining.

Stotz drove through Prescott, finally abandoning the vehicle on Iron Springs Road near Vyne Street. Stotz fled on foot, holding a gun to his own head.

Deputies and Prescott police officers were able to corner Stotz in a yard off Adams Street, where he continued to hold the gun to his head. Prescott police officers attempted to use a Taser on Stotz, but one of the probes missed.

Deputies were trying to talk Stotz into surrendering when he shot himself in the head. Stotz was pronounced dead at the scene.

He had made statements to Gutierrez, and to deputies, that he "would not go back to jail."3

Citations

  1. [S429] Information from Valerie Comstock in Sioux City, IA
  2. [S779] Information from Peggy Brinkerhoff Stotz; 1855 W Wickenburg Way #53; Wickenburg, AZ 85390, starting 8/7/2003
  3. [S1012] Obituary of Russell Stotz

Peter Elwin Leeth

M, #8861
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Biography

MarriageMarriage: Peter Elwin Leeth and Dorothy Lee Dillman were married.1

Citations

  1. [S423] Information from Kenneth J Drangmeister, 13425 Delaware St; Crown Point, IN 46307; 219-662-0250

Dorothy Lee Dillman

F, #8862
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Biography

MarriageMarriage: Peter Elwin Leeth and Dorothy Lee Dillman were married.1
NameDorothy Lee Dillman was also known as Dorothy Lee Leeth.1

Citations

  1. [S423] Information from Kenneth J Drangmeister, 13425 Delaware St; Crown Point, IN 46307; 219-662-0250

Barbara Lucille Sullivan

F, #8873, b. 29 October 1943, d. 17 October 1995
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: James Anthony Drangmeister (b. 30 January 1941, d. 5 October 2003)

Son*James Phillip Drangmeister (b. 13 May 1968, d. 8 April 2004)

Biography

Birth29 October 1943Birth: Barbara Lucille Sullivan was born on 29 October 1943.1
MarriageMarriage: James Anthony Drangmeister and Barbara Lucille Sullivan were married at Concordia Lutheran ChurchB in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Death17 October 1995Death: Barbara Lucille Sullivan died on 17 October 1995 at age 51 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
NameBarbara Lucille Sullivan was also known as Barbara Lucille Drangmeister.2

Citations

  1. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. [S423] Information from Kenneth J Drangmeister, 13425 Delaware St; Crown Point, IN 46307; 219-662-0250

James Phillip Drangmeister

M, #8874, b. 13 May 1968, d. 8 April 2004
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm (#1)
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm (#2)
Heerhorst Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*James Anthony Drangmeister (b. 30 January 1941, d. 5 October 2003)
Mother*Barbara Lucille Sullivan (b. 29 October 1943, d. 17 October 1995)
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Biography

Birth13 May 1968Birth: James Phillip Drangmeister was born on 13 May 1968 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1,2,3
Death8 April 2004Death: James Phillip Drangmeister died on 8 April 2004 at age 35 in Griffith, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Burial15 April 2004Burial: James Phillip Drangmeister was buried on 15 April 2004 at Calumet Park CemeteryB in Merrillville, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Obituary13 April 2004Obituary: The obituary for James was recorded in Griffith, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB, on 13 April 2004. James Drangmeister
James Phillip Drangmeister, age 35, of Griffith, IN passed away Thursday, April 8, 2004. Survived by brothers, Steven, Anthony Drangmeister of IN and David Bruno (Christy) Drangmeister of Valparaiso; sister Laura (Matt) Anderson of MN, niece, Alicia Anderson of MN, loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his father James Anthony Drangmeister and Barbara Lucille (nee Sullivan) Drangmeister. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Griffith Lutheran Church, 1000 N. Broad St., Griffith, IN with Pastor Andrew Balley officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Directly at the church, until time of services at 11 a.m. James was born in Hammond, IN, a graduate of Lake Central High School and was a member of Griffith Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family. Stilinovich & Wiatrolik Funeral Home, 7535 Taft St., Merrillville, IN, in charge of arrangements. 219-738-3223.
Published in The Times from 4/13/2004 - 4/14/2004.2

Citations

  1. [S423] Information from Kenneth J Drangmeister, 13425 Delaware St; Crown Point, IN 46307; 219-662-0250
  2. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Obituary of James Drangmeister.
  3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014