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Birth | 6 May 1891 | Birth: Anna Margaret Huisman was born on 6 May 1891 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 16 March 1909 | Marriage: Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, and Anna Margaret Huisman were married on 16 March 1909 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Death | 24 August 1956 | Death: Anna Margaret Huisman died on 24 August 1956 at age 65 at Gibson Community HospitalB in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Burial | 26 August 1956 | Burial: Anna Margaret Huisman was buried on 26 August 1956 at Mount Hope CemeteryB in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Census | 1900 | Census: Anna Margaret Huisman appeared in the census in 1900 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Name | 16 March 1909 | As of 16 March 1909, Anna Margaret Huisman was also known as Anna Margaret Brandt.1,2 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | She and Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.2 |
Census (F) | 2 April 1930 | She and Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | She and Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, resided in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.2 |
Note (fam) | Note: Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, and Anna Margaret Huisman. members of St John Lutheran Church near Anchor.2 | |
Obituary | 24 August 1956 | Obituary: The obituary for Anna was recorded on 24 August 1956. The Daily Pantagraph Mrs Anna Brandt ANCHOR -- Mrs Anna Margaret Brandt, 64, died at 12:30 pm Thursday at Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City. She had been a patient one day. Her funeral will be at 2:30 pm Sunday at St John's Church near Anchor, with the Rev Alexander Youck officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at Sibley. Visitation was to begin at 10 am Friday at the Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City. Mrs Brandt was born May 6, 1892, in Sibley, a daughter of Helmer and Meta Gronewald Huisman. She was married to Henry M Brandt March 16, 1909, in Sibley. She was a member of St John's Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Viola Brookstra, Elgin; Mrs Bernice Shreves, Paxton; Mrs Mildred Jamison, Elliott; Miss Norma, Sibley; two sons, Louie, Tremont; Albert, Sibley; four sisters, Mrs. Minne Farney, Pontiac; Mrs Lizzie Beck, Michigan; Mrs. (??? Unreadable - Lena) Ross, Hutchinson, Minn; Mrs. Grace Towner, Litchfield; a brother, Elmer Huisman, Forrest. She was preceded in death by a brother.2 |
Memo (fam) | Memo: (The following is a newspaper article about the family of Henry M Brandt.) Henry M Brandt Henry M Brandt, Jr. was born not too long after his parents immigrated to the United States from Germany. They settle in Ford County in the early 1800's and farmed three miles northeast of Sibley, Illinois. They had eight children born to them six boys and two girls who all became farmers in different parts of the country. The oldest sons became wheat ranchers in the state of Washington. The other children stayed in and around Ford County and became farmers. Henry married Anna Huisman in 1910 and he farmed in Livingston County for a year and then rented the Horace McClure farm 6 miles northwest of Gibson City where he farmed for twenty years. They raised six children when they lived on the McClure farm. Viola (b. 1910) graduated from Drummer Township High School in 1931. She worked at the Elgin National Watch Company for 21 years. She married Gerald Brookstra in 1951. He worked for the Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad and died in Feb. 1956 of a heart attack. Then she married L. Paul Lowe in 1960. He taught school in southern Illinois and retired in 1972. He died in 1975 Bernice graduated from Drummer Township High School in 1931. She married Floyd Shreves in 1939 and they live in Paxton. Floyd is retired from the Gas Company after 23 years of service. Louie was married to Marguerite Taylor. Louie did some farming with his dad and served in the armed forces during World War II. After his discharge from the service he worked for Doc May in construction. He died in April 1981. Marguerite works part time at the Gibson Hospital. Albert was also a farmer and served in the Navy during World War II for a couple of years. After his discharge from the service he farmed the Edith Ashley Farris farm until his retirement in 1981. He is married to the former Gerdy Blanck of Buckley, Illinois and they live in Sibley, Ill. Mildred is married to Leslie Jamison and they have made their home in Elliott, Illinois most of their married life. Leslie was Township Road Commissioner for a number of years. Norma Jean is married to Jean Lehman. They live in Urbana, Ill. Norma was a beauty operator but gave it up after marriage. Jean is in the heating and air conditioning business. Henry bought the Troyer farm in 1935 and lived there until he died in 1960.2 |
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Birth | 1 November 1898 | Birth: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman was born on 1 November 1898 in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 19 June 1922 | Marriage: Edward Russell Towner, Sr, and Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman were married on 19 June 1922.3,1 |
Divorce | 1945 | Divorce: Edward Russell Towner, Sr, and Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman were divorced in 1945 in Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 26 February 1994 | Death: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman died on 26 February 1994 at age 95 at Walnut Ridge Healthcare CenterB in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Burial | 2 March 1994 | Burial: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman was buried on 2 March 1994 at Oak Hill CemeteryB in Buckhart, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 1900 | Census: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman appeared in the census in 1900 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 1910 | Census: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman appeared in the census in 1910 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 1920 | Census: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman appeared in the census in 1920 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Name | 19 June 1922 | As of 19 June 1922, Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman was also known as Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Towner.3,1 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | She and Edward Russell Towner, Sr, resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.1 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | She and Edward Russell Towner, Sr, resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.1 |
Residence (F) | from 1934 to 1963 | She and Edward Russell Towner, Sr, resided in Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois, United StatesB, from 1934 to 1963.1 |
Residence | 24 August 1956 | Residence: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman lived in Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.1 |
Residence (F) | from 1963 to 1990 | She and Edward Russell Towner, Sr, resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesB, from 1963 to 1990.1 |
Note | 1991 | Note: in 1991. January 29, 1991 (RE: Pat Towner, Rick's wife)" Grandma is still in Dirkson House. We haven't been able to see her because for the last 2 weeks she's been in isolation. She stepped on a tack (it fell off the bullitin board next to her bed and into her shoe!) and then she got a staff infection. The doctors are treating it, but discourage visitors because it's contageous. Grandma is still in therapy for walking with a walker. She is progressing but still needs help." June 9, 1991 (RE: Pat Towner) "Grandma had a stroke. She hasn't been able to speak since then and her eyes are half closed. She can't use her right arm & hand."1 |
Residence | 28 September 1991 | Residence: Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman lived in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, United StatesB, on 28 September 1991.1 |
Obituary | Obituary: The obituary for Gretka was recorded. Grace E Towner Grace E Towner, 95 of Springfield died at 12:20 pm Saturday at Walnut Ridge Healthcare Center. She was born Nov. 1, 1898, in Forrest, the daughter of Helmer and Meta Gronewald Huisman. She married Edward R. Towner in 1922. Preceding her in death were her husband in 1981, a brother and four sisters. Mrs. Towner was a machine opertor at Owen's Manufacturing Co. and FW Menas Co. for 12 years. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Roxie) Simburger of Temple, Ariz., and Mrs. Delores Walker of Bigsonton, Fla.; a son, Edward R Towner of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services at 9 am Wednesday at Staub Funeral Home, the Rev Thomas Radke officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Buckhart. (Another Obituary) Grace Towner Former Litchfield resident Grace E Towner died Saturday, February 26, 1994, in Walnut Ridge Healthcare Center, Springfield. Mrs. Towner, 95 last November 1, lived in Litchfield for more than 30 years. She was a machine operator at Owen's Manufacturing company and at FW Means company. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was born in Forrest, a daughter of Helmer and Meta Gronewald Huisman. She married Edward R. Towner in 1922. He died in 1981. Also preceding her in death were a brother and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Roxie, wife of Bernard Simburger of Tempe, Ariz., and Delores Walker of Gisonton, Fla.; a son, Edward Towner of Springfield; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial was in Oak hill Cemetery in Buckhart.4 |
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References | Descendants of Gronewold / Hedden Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld |
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Birth | 19 September 1895 | Birth: Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman was born on 19 September 1895 in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3,3 |
Marriage | 12 November 1919 | Marriage: Thomas Ross and Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman were married on 12 November 1919 in Clarion, Bureau, Illinois, United StatesB.2,3 |
Death | 28 September 1991 | Death: Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman died on 28 September 1991 at age 96 at Grundy County Memorial HospitalB in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa, United StatesB.4,3 |
Burial | 1 October 1991 | Burial: Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman was buried on 1 October 1991 at Rose Hill CemeteryB in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa, United StatesB.3 |
Census | 1900 | Census: Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman appeared in the census in 1900 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Census | 1910 | Census: Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman appeared in the census in 1910 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Note | 1913 | When she was 18 she moved to Renwick to live with her sister. Here she met Thomas Ross3 |
Name | 12 November 1919 | As of 12 November 1919, Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman was also known as Lena (Helene) Amelia Ross.2,3 |
Memo (fam) | Helene and Tom farmed near Fergus Falls, MN, and later moved to Kenosha, WI, Alexandria, Hampton, and then came to Grundy Center in 19652,3 | |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | She and Thomas Ross resided in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.3 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | She and Thomas Ross resided in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.3 |
Note (fam) | Note: Thomas Ross and Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman. had no children2 | |
Residence | 24 August 1956 | Residence: Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman lived in Hutchinson, McLeod, Minnesota, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.3 |
Residence | 21 January 1977 | Residence: Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman lived in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa, United StatesB, on 21 January 1977.2,5 |
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References | Descendants of Gronewold / Hedden Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld |
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Birth | 15 October 1901 | Birth: Elmer Jacob Huisman was born on 15 October 1901 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 22 December 1925 | Marriage: Elmer Jacob Huisman and Maebelle (Mae) Howard were married on 22 December 1925 in Rantoul, Champaign, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2 |
Death | 18 April 1979 | Death: Elmer Jacob Huisman died on 18 April 1979 at age 77 in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2 |
Burial | 21 April 1979 | Burial: Elmer Jacob Huisman was buried on 21 April 1979 at Forrest CemeteryB in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Census | 1910 | Census: Elmer Jacob Huisman appeared in the census in 1910 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Census | 1920 | Census: Elmer Jacob Huisman appeared in the census in 1920 in Fayette Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | He and Maebelle (Mae) Howard resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.2 |
Census (F) | 3 April 1930 | He and Maebelle (Mae) Howard were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 3rd Street in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.5 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | He and Maebelle (Mae) Howard resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.2 |
Residence | 24 August 1956 | Residence: Elmer Jacob Huisman lived in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.2 |
Note | 1976 | Note: in 1976. had a stroke and his wife put him in a nursing home3 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Louis Drexel and Pauline Goettsche were married.1 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Louis Drexel and Pauline Goettsche were married.1 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Fredrick Johann Heinrich (Fritz) Meyer and Rebecka Robert were married.1 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Fredrick Johann Heinrich (Fritz) Meyer and Rebecka Robert were married.1 |
Name | Rebecka Robert was also known as Rebecka Meyer.1 |
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Birth | 3 December 1912 | Birth: Clarence Friedrich Bernard Meyer was born on 3 December 1912 in Cissna Park, Iroquois, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 23 February 1941 | Marriage: Clarence Friedrich Bernard Meyer and Vivian Evelyn Walters were married on 23 February 1941 at St James Lutheran ChurchB in Reynolds, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 17 March 1971 | Death: Clarence Friedrich Bernard Meyer died on 17 March 1971 at age 58 at St Elizabeth Medical CenterB in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United StatesB. of suicide1 |
Burial | 20 March 1971 | Burial: Clarence Friedrich Bernard Meyer was buried on 20 March 1971 at Tippecanoe Memorial Gardens CemeteryB in West LaFayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Baptism | 26 December 1912 | Baptism: Clarence Friedrich Bernard Meyer was baptized on 26 December 1912 at Immanuel Lutheran ChurchB in Ash Grove Township, Iroquois, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 15 April 1930 | Census: Clarence Friedrich Bernard Meyer appeared in the census on 15 April 1930 in Princeton Township, White, Indiana, United StatesB.2 |
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Birth | 16 August 1915 | Birth: (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer was born on 16 August 1915 in Buckley, Iroquois, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 20 February 1938 | Marriage: Harold Emil Rosentreter and (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer were married on 20 February 1938 at St James Lutheran ChurchB in Reynolds, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 9 November 1998 | Death: (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer died on 9 November 1998 at age 83 at Tioga Pines Nursing HomeB in Monticello, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Burial | Burial: (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer was buried at St James Lutheran CemeteryB in Reynolds, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Baptism | 8 September 1915 | Baptism: (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer was baptized on 8 September 1915 at Immanuel Lutheran ChurchB in Ash Grove Township, Iroquois, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 15 April 1930 | Census: (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer appeared in the census on 15 April 1930 in Princeton Township, White, Indiana, United StatesB.2 |
Name | 20 February 1938 | As of 20 February 1938, (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer was also known as (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Rosentreter.1 |
Residence | between 1970 and July 1998 | Residence: (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer lived in Monticello, White, Indiana, United StatesB, between 1970 and July 1998.1 |
Residence | 17 March 1971 | Residence: (Velma) Wilma Anna Marie Meyer lived in Brookston, White, Indiana, United StatesB, on 17 March 1971.1 |
Note | after 1995 | Note: after 1995 in Monticello, White, Indiana, United StatesB. was ill with Alzheimer disease1 |
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Death | between 1919 and 1922 | Death: Unknown Meyer died between 1919 and 1922 in Wolcott, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Stillborn | between 1919 and 1922 | Unknown Meyer was stillborn between 1919 and 1922 in Wolcott, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
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Birth | 22 September 1922 | Birth: Marvin Richard Meyer was born on 22 September 1922 in Wolcott, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 25 February 1945 | Marriage: Marvin Richard Meyer and Betty Maxine Moore were married on 25 February 1945 at St James Lutheran ChurchB in Reynolds, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 25 November 2002 | Death: Marvin Richard Meyer died on 25 November 2002 at age 80 in Palmetto, Manatee, Florida, United StatesB.2 |
Baptism | 22 October 1922 | Baptism: Marvin Richard Meyer was baptized on 22 October 1922 in Wolcott, White, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 15 April 1930 | Census: Marvin Richard Meyer appeared in the census on 15 April 1930 in Princeton Township, White, Indiana, United StatesB.3 |
Residence | 17 March 1971 | Residence: Marvin Richard Meyer lived in Monticello, White, Indiana, United StatesB, on 17 March 1971.1 |
Residence (F) | 2000 | He and Betty Maxine Moore resided in Palmetto, Manatee, Florida, United StatesB, in 2000.1 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Tom Chandler and Addie Mae Hall were married.1 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Tom Chandler and Addie Mae Hall were married.1 |
Name | Addie Mae Hall was also known as Addie Mae Chandler.1 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Bernard Truman Gronewold and Ruth were married.1 |
Name | before 1934 | As of before 1934, Ruth was also known as Ruth Gronewold.1 |
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Birth | 18 September 1883 | Birth: Henry Farney was born on 18 September 1883 in Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 12 February 1908 | Marriage: Henry Farney and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman were married on 12 February 1908 in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1 |
Death | April 1953 | Death: Henry Farney died in April 1953 at age 69. of Heart Failure1 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | Henry Farney and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman resided in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.3 |
Census (F) | 5 April 1930 | He and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 612 West Grove in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.4 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | He and Reka Helmina (Minnie) Huisman resided in Fairbury, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.3 |
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Birth | 24 December 1908 | Birth: Edna Farney was born on 24 December 1908 in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 27 March 1929 | Marriage: Virgil Clyde Redford and Edna Farney were married on 27 March 1929 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United StatesB.2,3,4 |
Death | 14 September 2004 | Death: Edna Farney died on 14 September 2004 at age 95 in Charlevoix, Charlevoix, Michigan, United StatesB.5 |
Name | 27 March 1929 | As of 27 March 1929, Edna Farney was also known as Edna Redford.3 |
Census (F) | 16 April 1930 | She and Virgil Clyde Redford were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 11210 Canfield Ave in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United StatesB.3 |
Residence | 3 July 1990 | Residence: Edna Farney lived in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United StatesB, on 3 July 1990.6 |
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Birth | 11 February 1912 | Birth: Dora Ruth Farney was born on 11 February 1912 in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB. (best guess)1 |
Marriage | 19 November 1928 | Marriage: Raymond L Wenger and Dora Ruth Farney were married on 19 November 1928 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1 |
Death | 3 July 1990 | Death: Dora Ruth Farney died on 3 July 1990 at age 78 at St James HospitalB in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Burial | 5 July 1990 | Burial: Dora Ruth Farney was buried on 5 July 1990 at South Side CemeteryB in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Name | 19 November 1928 | As of 19 November 1928, Dora Ruth Farney was also known as Dora Ruth Wenger.2,1 |
Census (F) | 22 April 1930 | She and Raymond L Wenger were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Avoca Township, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Obituary | 4 July 1990 | Obituary: The obituary for Dora was recorded on 4 July 1990. 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.4 |
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Birth | 22 August 1885 | Birth: Herman Frederick Beck was born on 22 August 1885 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 1911 | Marriage: Herman Frederick Beck and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman were married in 1911.3,1 |
Death | June 1972 | Death: Herman Frederick Beck died in June 1972 at age 86 in Marion, Osceola, Michigan, United StatesB.4 |
Census (F) | 10 February 1920 | Herman Frederick Beck and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Boone Township, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB, with Helen Margaret Beck and Marjorie Meta Recka Beck.5 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | He and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman resided in Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.6 |
Census (F) | 6 May 1930 | He and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin, United StatesB, with Helen Margaret Beck and Marjorie Meta Recka Beck.1 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | He and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman resided in Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.6 |