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Sophie Bremer

F, #9426, b. 6 April 1886
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst

Parents

Father*Christoph Bremer (b. February 1855)
Mother*Wilhelmine Dehne (b. 18 December 1861, d. 20 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth6 April 1886Birth: Sophie Bremer was born on 6 April 1886 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Census11 June 1900Census: Sophie Bremer appeared in the census on 11 June 1900 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S62] 1900 Census; IL, Will Co

Alma Bremer

F, #9427, b. 11 January 1890
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst

Parents

Father*Christoph Bremer (b. February 1855)
Mother*Wilhelmine Dehne (b. 18 December 1861, d. 20 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth11 January 1890Birth: Alma Bremer was born on 11 January 1890 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Baptism2 February 1890Baptism: Alma Bremer was baptized on 2 February 1890 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census11 June 1900Census: Alma Bremer appeared in the census on 11 June 1900 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S62] 1900 Census; IL, Will Co

Alwine Bremer

F, #9428, b. 21 February 1892
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst

Parents

Father*Christoph Bremer (b. February 1855)
Mother*Wilhelmine Dehne (b. 18 December 1861, d. 20 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth21 February 1892Birth: Alwine Bremer was born on 21 February 1892 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Baptism13 March 1892Baptism: Alwine Bremer was baptized on 13 March 1892 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census11 June 1900Census: Alwine Bremer appeared in the census on 11 June 1900 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S62] 1900 Census; IL, Will Co

Carl Bremer

M, #9429, b. 27 October 1894, d. February 1976
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst

Parents

Father*Christoph Bremer (b. February 1855)
Mother*Wilhelmine Dehne (b. 18 December 1861, d. 20 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth27 October 1894Birth: Carl Bremer was born on 27 October 1894 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2,3,4
DeathFebruary 1976Death: Carl Bremer died in February 1976 at age 81 in Matteson, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Baptism18 November 1894Baptism: Carl Bremer was baptized on 18 November 1894 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census11 June 1900Census: Carl Bremer appeared in the census on 11 June 1900 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4
Census27 January 1920Census: Carl Bremer appeared in the census on 27 January 1920 at Western AveB in Rich Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB. listed with his sister Sophie Reichert3

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S402] 1920 Census; IL, Cook Co
  4. [S62] 1900 Census; IL, Will Co

Heinrich Bremer

M, #9430, b. 6 May 1897
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst

Parents

Father*Christoph Bremer (b. February 1855)
Mother*Wilhelmine Dehne (b. 18 December 1861, d. 20 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth6 May 1897Birth: Heinrich Bremer was born on 6 May 1897 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Baptism6 June 1897Baptism: Heinrich Bremer was baptized on 6 June 1897 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census11 June 1900Census: Heinrich Bremer appeared in the census on 11 June 1900 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S62] 1900 Census; IL, Will Co

Wilhelm Bremer

M, #9431, b. 15 February 1900, d. 11 May 1901
Last Edited24 June 2024
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst

Parents

Father*Christoph Bremer (b. February 1855)
Mother*Wilhelmine Dehne (b. 18 December 1861, d. 20 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth15 February 1900Birth: Wilhelm Bremer was born on 15 February 1900 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Death11 May 1901Death: Wilhelm Bremer died on 11 May 1901 at age 1 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.3
Burial13 May 1901Burial: Wilhelm Bremer was buried on 13 May 1901 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Baptism18 February 1900Baptism: Wilhelm Bremer was baptized on 18 February 1900 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S62] 1900 Census; IL, Will Co
  3. [S2340] Ancestry.com, Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1972

Esther Emma Reckow

F, #9432, b. 3 January 1913, d. 15 January 1992
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Heerhorst Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Herman Charles Reckow (b. 1 January 1880, d. 11 October 1954)
Mother*Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer (b. 18 October 1884, d. 13 July 1959)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Peter Charles Klimek (b. 21 February 1908, d. 16 February 1962)

Biography

Birth3 January 1913Birth: Esther Emma Reckow was born on 3 January 1913 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2,3
MarriageMarriage: Peter Charles Klimek and Esther Emma Reckow were married.2
Death15 January 1992Death: Esther Emma Reckow died on 15 January 1992 at age 79.2
NameEsther Emma Reckow was also known as Esther Emma Klimek.2
Baptism26 January 1913Baptism: Esther Emma Reckow was baptized on 26 January 1913 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census19 March 1920Census: Esther Emma Reckow appeared in the census on 19 March 1920 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Census1 May 1930Census: Esther Emma Reckow appeared in the census on 1 May 1930 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB. Crete Twsp; Will Co; IL; ED-99-4; 1 May 1930; p185 6B4

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S207] 1920 Census; IL, Will Co
  4. [S792] 1930 Census; IL, Will Co

Herman Ernst Reckow

M, #9433, b. 10 May 1915, d. 15 June 2001
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Heerhorst Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Herman Charles Reckow (b. 1 January 1880, d. 11 October 1954)
Mother*Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer (b. 18 October 1884, d. 13 July 1959)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Helen Tritten (b. 27 January 1921, d. November 1986)

Biography

Birth10 May 1915Birth: Herman Ernst Reckow was born on 10 May 1915 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2,3
MarriageMarriage: Herman Ernst Reckow and Helen Tritten were married.4
Death15 June 2001Death: Herman Ernst Reckow died on 15 June 2001 at age 86 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, United StatesB.5
Baptism23 May 1915Baptism: Herman Ernst Reckow was baptized on 23 May 1915 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census19 March 1920Census: Herman Ernst Reckow appeared in the census on 19 March 1920 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Census1 May 1930Census: Herman Ernst Reckow appeared in the census on 1 May 1930 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Witness1 April 1935He resided with Herman Charles Reckow and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+, on 1 April 1935.6
Witness4 May 1940Herman Ernst Reckow was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Herman Charles Reckow and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer in Bear Lake Township, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.6
ResidenceOctober 1998Residence: Herman Ernst Reckow lived at 1776 Vulcan St 71B in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, United StatesB, in October 1998.5

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S792] 1930 Census; IL, Will Co
  3. [S207] 1920 Census; IL, Will Co
  4. [S460] Information from Vernon Reckow; 11044 Tannerville Rd; Kaleva, MI 49645; 616-362-3224
  5. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  6. [S1685] 1940 Census; MI, Manistee Co

Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow

M, #9434, b. 25 May 1920, d. 27 December 2006
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Drangmeister / Helm
Heerhorst Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Herman Charles Reckow (b. 1 January 1880, d. 11 October 1954)
Mother*Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer (b. 18 October 1884, d. 13 July 1959)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Marjorie Lorraine Parsons (b. 15 January 1924)

Biography

Birth25 May 1920Birth: Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow was born on 25 May 1920 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Marriage16 December 1945Marriage: Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow and Marjorie Lorraine Parsons were married on 16 December 1945 at Parsonage of Lutheran ChurchB in Onekama, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.3,4
Death27 December 2006Death: Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow died on 27 December 2006 at age 86 in Kaleva, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.5
Burial30 December 2006Burial: Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow was buried on 30 December 2006 at Bear Lake Township CemeteryB in Kaleva, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.5
Baptism13 June 1920Baptism: Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow was baptized on 13 June 1920 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census1 May 1930Census: Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow appeared in the census on 1 May 1930 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB. Crete Twsp; Will Co; IL; ED-99-4; 1 May 1930; p185 6B6
Witness1 April 1935He resided with Herman Charles Reckow and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+, on 1 April 1935.7
Witness4 May 1940Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Herman Charles Reckow and Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer in Bear Lake Township, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB.7
Residence (F)October 1998Vernon (Bud) August Johannes Reckow and Marjorie Lorraine Parsons resided at 11044 Tannerville Rd in Kaleva, Manistee, Michigan, United StatesB, in October 1998.3
Obituary29 December 2006Obituary: The obituary for Vernon was recorded in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United StatesB, on 29 December 2006. Reckow, Vernon August
VERNON AUGUST RECKOW, 86, of Kaleva, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.

Visitation will be held today, Dec. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Onekama, with Pastor Ainslie Wagner officiating. Interment will be in the Bear Lake Township Cemetery.

The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Record-Eagle on 12/29/2006.5

Citations

  1. [S425] Information from records at St John Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL
  2. [S207] 1920 Census; IL, Will Co
  3. [S459] Information from Janice Reckow on Oct 4, 1998
  4. [S460] Information from Vernon Reckow; 11044 Tannerville Rd; Kaleva, MI 49645; 616-362-3224
  5. [S1243] Obituary of Vernon August Reckow in Transverse City, MI Record Eagle, Dec 29, 2006
  6. [S792] 1930 Census; IL, Will Co
  7. [S1685] 1940 Census; MI, Manistee Co

Lillian Wodrich

F, #9435, b. 8 March 1902, d. 31 January 1992
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Elmer Christian Witte (b. 15 April 1899, d. 8 May 1981)

Son*Elmer Henry Witte (b. 15 December 1922)
Daughter*Rosemary Bernice Witte (b. 30 July 1927, d. 25 February 1989)

Biography

Birth8 March 1902Birth: Lillian Wodrich was born on 8 March 1902 in Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage14 September 1921Marriage: Elmer Christian Witte and Lillian Wodrich were married on 14 September 1921 in Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death31 January 1992Death: Lillian Wodrich died on 31 January 1992 at age 89 in Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1
BurialBurial: Lillian Wodrich was buried at Beverly CemeteryB in Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Name14 September 1921As of 14 September 1921, Lillian Wodrich was also known as Lillian Witte.3
Census (F)4 April 1930She and Elmer Christian Witte were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 2451 Prairie StB in Worth Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, with Elmer Henry Witte and Rosemary Bernice Witte.4
Witness2 November 1941Lillian Wodrich witnessed the burial of Herman John Bremer on 2 November 1941 at Zion Lutheran CemeteryB in Horton Township, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesB.5,6,7,8

Citations

  1. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. [S498] Information from Donna Witte Muhl; Blue Island, IL; (708) 385-3403
  3. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211
  4. [S809] 1910 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  5. [S2] The Bremer Family History-1990; by Bonitta Helen (Christopherson) Bremer
  6. [S142] Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA
  7. [S143] Inspection of Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ocheyedan,IA by Ted & Verna Cash
  8. [S1019] Obituary of Herman John Bremer

Rosemary Bernice Witte

F, #9437, b. 30 July 1927, d. 25 February 1989
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens

Parents

Father*Elmer Christian Witte (b. 15 April 1899, d. 8 May 1981)
Mother*Lillian Wodrich (b. 8 March 1902, d. 31 January 1992)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Raymond E Alger (b. 15 April 1927, d. 19 December 2009)

Biography

Birth30 July 1927Birth: Rosemary Bernice Witte was born on 30 July 1927 in Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage17 January 1948Marriage: Raymond E Alger and Rosemary Bernice Witte were married on 17 January 1948 in Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death25 February 1989Death: Rosemary Bernice Witte died on 25 February 1989 at age 61 in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, United StatesB. Resided in Saluda, Polk Co, NC at time of death; Her body was cremated in NC.1,2
Witness4 April 1930Rosemary Bernice Witte was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Elmer Christian Witte and Lillian Wodrich at 2451 Prairie StB in Worth Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Name17 January 1948As of 17 January 1948, Rosemary Bernice Witte was also known as Rosemary Bernice Alger.1

Citations

  1. [S498] Information from Donna Witte Muhl; Blue Island, IL; (708) 385-3403
  2. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), North Carolina Death Records, 1988-1992.
  3. [S809] 1910 Census; IA, Woodbury Co

Elmer Henry Witte

M, #9438, b. 15 December 1922
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Descendants of Piepho / Bergmann
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens

Parents

Father*Elmer Christian Witte (b. 15 April 1899, d. 8 May 1981)
Mother*Lillian Wodrich (b. 8 March 1902, d. 31 January 1992)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth15 December 1922Birth: Elmer Henry Witte was born on 15 December 1922 in Blue Island, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness4 April 1930Elmer Henry Witte was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Elmer Christian Witte and Lillian Wodrich at 2451 Prairie StB in Worth Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.2
ResidenceFebruary 1999Residence: Elmer Henry Witte lived in Palos Heights, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, in February 1999.1

Citations

  1. [S498] Information from Donna Witte Muhl; Blue Island, IL; (708) 385-3403
  2. [S809] 1910 Census; IA, Woodbury Co

Norman W Smith

M, #9439, b. 18 February 1947, d. 12 July 1952
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Jennings / Cornelius

Parents

Father*Norman Richard Smith (b. 21 September 1916, d. 4 December 1990)
Mother*Lelah Maxine Jennings (b. 11 January 1919, d. 12 September 2009)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth18 February 1947Birth: Norman W Smith was born on 18 February 1947.1
Death12 July 1952Death: Norman W Smith died on 12 July 1952 at age 5. of Berlbar Polio1

Citations

  1. [S416] Information from Martha Goodman Thackery; Louisville, IL on 2 Jun 1998

Everet Lee Buffington

M, #9443, b. 12 July 1977, d. 16 June 1990
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth12 July 1977Birth: Everet Lee Buffington was born on 12 July 1977 in Flora, Clay, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death16 June 1990Death: Everet Lee Buffington died on 16 June 1990 at age 12 at Welborn Baptist HospitalB in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S416] Information from Martha Goodman Thackery; Louisville, IL on 2 Jun 1998

Mae Jarvis

F, #9449
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Opal Gerald Jennings (b. 1 January 1914, d. December 1982)

Biography

MarriageMarriage: Opal Gerald Jennings and Mae Jarvis were married.1
NameMae Jarvis was also known as Mae Jennings.1

Citations

  1. [S416] Information from Martha Goodman Thackery; Louisville, IL on 2 Jun 1998