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Birth | 6 December 1914 | Birth: Helen Margaret Beck was born on 6 December 1914 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Marriage | Marriage: Sampson and Helen Margaret Beck were married.4 | |
Death | March 1982 | Death: Helen Margaret Beck died in March 1982 at age 67 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesB.3 |
Name | Helen Margaret Beck was also known as Helen Margaret Sampson. | |
Witness | 10 February 1920 | She was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Herman Frederick Beck and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman in Boone Township, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB.5 |
Witness | 6 May 1930 | Helen Margaret Beck was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Herman Frederick Beck and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman in Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin, United StatesB.2 |
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Birth | 7 April 1919 | Birth: Marjorie Meta Recka Beck was born on 7 April 1919 in Iowa, United StatesB.1,2,3,4,5 |
Marriage | 27 September 1941 | Marriage: Raymond George Darwin and Marjorie Meta Recka Beck were married on 27 September 1941 in Ashland, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesB.6,7 |
Death | 11 April 1983 | Death: Marjorie Meta Recka Beck died on 11 April 1983 at age 64 in Midland, Midland, Michigan, United StatesB.5,4 |
Note | Note:. was married and had 4 children8 | |
Witness | 10 February 1920 | Marjorie Meta Recka Beck was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Herman Frederick Beck and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman in Boone Township, Wright, Iowa, United StatesB.3 |
Witness | 6 May 1930 | Marjorie Meta Recka Beck was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Herman Frederick Beck and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Geraldine Huisman in Drummond, Bayfield, Wisconsin, United StatesB.2 |
Name | 27 September 1941 | As of 27 September 1941, Marjorie Meta Recka Beck was also known as Marjorie Meta Recka Darwin.6 |
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Birth | 20 January 1883 | Birth: Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, was born on 20 January 1883 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
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.2,1 |
Death | 27 January 1960 | Death: Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, died on 27 January 1960 at age 77 in Anchor, McLean, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Burial | Burial: Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, was buried at Mount Hope CemeteryB in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, and Anna Margaret Huisman resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.1 |
Census (F) | 2 April 1930 | He and Anna Margaret Huisman were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | He and Anna Margaret Huisman resided in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.1 |
Note | Note:. farmed 6 miles northwest of Gibson City for twenty years, then bought a farm in 1935 where they farmed until 19601 | |
Note (fam) | Note: Henry Martin Brandt, Jr, and Anna Margaret Huisman. members of St John Lutheran Church near Anchor.1 | |
Obituary | Obituary: The obituary for Henry was recorded. Henry M Brandt ANCHOR - Funeral services for Henry M Brandt, 77, who died at 3:45 pm Monday at his home near Anchor, will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City. The Rev Alexander Youck, pastor of St John's Lutheran Church near Anchor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery at Sibley. He was born jan 20, 1883, at Sibley, the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Brandt. He married Anna Margaret Huisman on March 16, 1911 (sic 1909) at Sibley. He farmed for many years near Anchor before he retired 10 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Louis of Tremont and Albert of Sibley; four daughters, Mrs. Viola Brookstra, Elgin; Mrs Bernice Shreves, Paxton; Mrs Mildred Jamison, Elliott; and Miss Norma Brandt, at home; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters, Mrs Flora Stroh of Sibley and Mrs Tena ?arley of Crescent City, and two brothers, John of Sibley and William of Strawn, also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife and three brothers. Mr Brandt was a member of St John Lutheran Church.1 | |
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 1960.1 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
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Birth | 27 December 1910 | Birth: Viola Ella Brandt was born on 27 December 1910 in Strawn, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | Marriage: Gerald D (Jerry) Brookstra and Viola Ella Brandt were married.1 | |
Marriage | Marriage: Paul Lowe and Viola Ella Brandt were married.1 | |
Death | 6 April 1994 | Death: Viola Ella Brandt died on 6 April 1994 at age 83 at Heritage ManorB in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB. she had lived at the Heritage Manor since 19891,2 |
Burial | Burial: Viola Ella Brandt was buried at Mount Hope CemeteryB in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Name | Viola Ella Brandt was also known as Viola Ella Brookstra.1 | |
Census | 2 April 1930 | Census: Viola Ella Brandt appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Note | Note:. had no children with either husband1 | |
Residence | 24 August 1956 | Residence: Viola Ella Brandt lived in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.1 |
Residence | 27 January 1960 | Residence: Viola Ella Brandt lived in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, United StatesB, on 27 January 1960.1 |
Name | She was also known as Viola Ella Lowe.1 | |
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Residence | 16 March 1991 | Residence: Viola Ella Brandt lived in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 March 1991.1 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
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Birth | 14 February 1912 | Birth: Bernice Anna Mae Brandt was born on 14 February 1912 at ruralB in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 4 June 1939 | Marriage: Floyd N (Cy) Shreves and Bernice Anna Mae Brandt were married on 4 June 1939 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 5 October 2001 | Death: Bernice Anna Mae Brandt died on 5 October 2001 at age 89 at Heritage Manor Nursing HomeB in Paxton, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Burial | 7 October 2001 | Burial: Bernice Anna Mae Brandt was buried on 7 October 2001 at Glen CemeteryB in Paxton, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 2 April 1930 | Census: Bernice Anna Mae Brandt appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Name | 4 June 1939 | As of 4 June 1939, Bernice Anna Mae Brandt was also known as Bernice Anna Mae Shreves.1 |
Residence (F) | 24 August 1956 | She and Floyd N (Cy) Shreves resided in Paxton, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.1 |
Residence (F) | 27 January 1960 | She and Floyd N (Cy) Shreves resided in Paxton, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 27 January 1960.1 |
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Residence | 16 March 1991 | Residence: Bernice Anna Mae Brandt lived in Paxton, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 March 1991.1 |
Residence | 25 January 1996 | Residence: Bernice Anna Mae Brandt lived in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 25 January 1996.1 |
Obituary | 6 October 2001 | Obituary: The obituary for Bernice was recorded on 6 October 2001. Bernice A.M. Shreves PAXTON - Bernice A.M. Shreves, 89, of Paxton died at 12:30 pm Friday (Oct. 5, 2001) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Gibson City. She had been in failing health for four years. Her funeral will be at 2:30 pm Monday at Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Paxton, the Rev. John Davenport officiating. Burial will be in Glen Cemetery, Paxton. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Gibson Area Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Shreves was born Feb 14, 1912, in rural Sibley, the daughter of Henry and Anna Huisman Brandt. She married Floyd N. Shreves on June 4, 1939, at Crawfordsville, Ind. He died June 2, 1987. Survivors include one son, Robert F (Judy) Shreves, Rantoul; one daughter, Marlene (Rick) Goben, Bayles Lake, Loda; one sister, Mildred Jamison, Elliott; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Her parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.1 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Descendants of Gronewold / Hedden Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld |
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Birth | 28 October 1913 | Birth: Louie Elmer Brandt was born on 28 October 1913 in Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 9 August 1946 | Marriage: Louie Elmer Brandt and Marguerite Taylor were married on 9 August 1946 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Death | April 1981 | Death: Louie Elmer Brandt died in April 1981 at age 67 in Roberts, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Census | 2 April 1930 | Census: Louie Elmer Brandt appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Residence (F) | 24 August 1956 | He and Marguerite Taylor resided in Tremont, Tazewell, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.1 |
Residence (F) | 27 January 1960 | He and Marguerite Taylor resided in Tremont, Tazewell, Illinois, United StatesB, on 27 January 1960.1 |
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Last Edited | 17 April 2023 |
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Birth | 12 November 1915 | Birth: Albert William Brandt was born on 12 November 1915 at ruralB in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 14 February 1940 | Marriage: Albert William Brandt and Gertrude B Blanck were married on 14 February 1940 in Rensselaer, Jasper, Indiana, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 25 January 1996 | Death: Albert William Brandt died on 25 January 1996 at age 80 at Gibson Community HospitalB in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1 |
Burial | 28 January 1996 | Burial: Albert William Brandt was buried on 28 January 1996 at Woodland CemeteryB in Buckley, Iroquois, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 2 April 1930 | Census: Albert William Brandt appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Military | from 1943 to 1945 | Military: Albert William Brandt served in the US Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1945.1 |
Note (fam) | Note: Albert William Brandt and Gertrude B Blanck. had no children4 | |
Residence (F) | 24 August 1956 | He and Gertrude B Blanck resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.1 |
Residence (F) | 27 January 1960 | He and Gertrude B Blanck resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 27 January 1960.1 |
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Residence | 16 March 1991 | Residence: Albert William Brandt lived in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 March 1991.1 |
Obituary | after 28 January 1996 | Obituary: The obituary for Albert was recorded after 28 January 1996. Albert W. Brandt Sibley - Funeral services for Albert W. Brandt, 80, 120 E. Columbus, Sibley, were at 2 pm Sunday at Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Buckley. The Rev. Gunard Heikkila officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Buckley, where military graveside rites were accorded by Sibley American Legion Post 244. Visitation was 5 to 8 pm Saturday at Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Buckley. Mr. Brandt died at 2:25 am Thursday (Jan. 25, 1996) at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. He was born Nov. 12 1915, in rural Gibson City, a son of Henry and Anna Huisman Brandt. He married Gertrude B Blanck Feb. 14, 1940, in Rensselaer, Ind. She survives in Sibley. Other survivors include two sisters, Bernice Shreves of Gibson City and Mildred Jamison of Elliott; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Mr. Brandt spent his entire life in the Gibson City-Sibley areas, except for two years from 1943 to 1945 when he served in the US Navy. He attended the North Union rural school near Gibson City. He and his wife farmed in the Sibley area for 34 years, retiring in 1966. He was baptized at the Sibley Lutheran Church and was confirmed at the Anchor Lutheran Church in 1929 by the Rev. A Hahn. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley; Sibley Sportsman's Club, American Legion Post No. 244 of Sibley, AmVets Post No. 276 of Elliott and VFW Post No. 6289 of Gibson City. Memorials may be made to the organ fund of St. John's Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor's choice.1 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
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Birth | 30 August 1919 | Birth: Mildred Elizabeth Brandt was born on 30 August 1919 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Marriage | 10 May 1936 | Marriage: Leslie Warren Jamison and Mildred Elizabeth Brandt were married on 10 May 1936 in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 22 November 2009 | Death: Mildred Elizabeth Brandt died on 22 November 2009 at age 90 in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.3 |
Census | 2 April 1930 | Census: Mildred Elizabeth Brandt appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.4 |
Name | 10 May 1936 | As of 10 May 1936, Mildred Elizabeth Brandt was also known as Mildred Elizabeth Jamison.1 |
Residence (F) | 24 August 1956 | She and Leslie Warren Jamison resided in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.1 |
Residence (F) | 27 January 1960 | She and Leslie Warren Jamison resided in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 27 January 1960.1 |
Witness | Memo:1 | |
Residence (F) | 20 July 1990 | She and Leslie Warren Jamison resided in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 July 1990.1 |
Residence | 16 March 1991 | Residence: Mildred Elizabeth Brandt lived in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 March 1991.1 |
Residence | 25 January 1996 | Residence: Mildred Elizabeth Brandt lived in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 25 January 1996.1 |
Residence | 5 October 2001 | Residence: Mildred Elizabeth Brandt lived in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 5 October 2001.1 |
Obituary | 1 December 2010 | Obituary: The obituary for Mildred was recorded in Elliott, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 1 December 2010. Mildred Jamison Mildred E. "Millie" Jamison, 90, of Elliott passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at 6 a.m. in Lakeland, Fla. As per Millie’s wishes, she was cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral. She will be interred in Drummer Township Cemetery on Saturday Dec. 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. Officiating her celebration of life service will be the Rev. Barb Anthony. The family suggests memorials be made to the Elliott AMVETS. Millie was born Aug. 30, 1919, in Sibley, the daughter of Henry and Anna Brandt. She married Leslie W. Jamison on May 10, 1937, and lived with him in Elliott over 70 years. He survives. Also surviving are two sons, Richard D. Jamison of Ellsworth and Larry E. Jamison of Gibson City; 11 grandchildren, Annette (Paul) Rutledge, Tim (Linda) Jamison, Steve (Mary) Jamison, Melody Jamison, Guylon (Tina) Jamison, Lisa Young, Troy (Amy) Jamison, Matthew (Tina) Jamison, Melissa Jamison, Brandy (Jerriah) Miller and Dusten Jamison. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Thomas H. Jamison, three sisters, two brothers and two daughters-in-law. Most important to Millie was her love for her family and friends.2 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
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Birth | 16 March 1929 | Birth: Norma Jean Brandt was born on 16 March 1929 in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | after 27 January 1960 | Marriage: Jean E Lehman and Norma Jean Brandt were married after 27 January 1960.1 |
Death | 18 March 1989 | Death: Norma Jean Brandt died on 18 March 1989 at age 60 in Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 2 April 1930 | Census: Norma Jean Brandt appeared in the census on 2 April 1930 in Drummer Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Residence | 24 August 1956 | Residence: Norma Jean Brandt lived in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 24 August 1956.1 |
Residence | 27 January 1960 | Residence: Norma Jean Brandt lived in Anchor, McLean, Illinois, United StatesB, on 27 January 1960.1 |
Name | after 27 January 1960 | As of after 27 January 1960, Norma Jean Brandt was also known as Norbert Arthur Lehman.1 |
Note (fam) | Note: Jean E Lehman and Norma Jean Brandt. had no children3,1 | |
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Note (fam) | 1985 | Note: Jean E Lehman and Norma Jean Brandt in 1985. moved from Urbana, IL to Lakeland, FL1 |
Note (fam) | Note: Jean E Lehman and Norma Jean Brandt in Lake Wales, Polk, Florida, United StatesB. were cremated1 |
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Birth | 9 December 1901 | Birth: Edward Russell Towner, Sr, was born on 9 December 1901.1,2 |
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 |
Marriage | Marriage: Edward Russell Towner, Sr, and Alice were married.1 | |
Death | July 1981 | Death: Edward Russell Towner, Sr, died in July 1981 at age 79 in Hialeah, Dade, Florida, United StatesB.2 |
Census | 1910 | Census: Edward Russell Towner, Sr, appeared in the census in 1910 in Sullivant Township, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Census | 1920 | Census: Edward Russell Towner, Sr, appeared in the census in 1920 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | He and Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.1 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | He and Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.1 |
Residence (F) | from 1934 to 1963 | He and Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman resided in Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois, United StatesB, from 1934 to 1963.1 |
Residence (F) | from 1963 to 1990 | He and Gretka (Grace) Elizabeth Huisman resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesB, from 1963 to 1990.1 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
References | Descendants of Gronewold / Hedden Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld |
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Birth | 8 March 1924 | Birth: Edward Russell Towner, Jr, was born on 8 March 1924 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Marriage | 1969 | Marriage: Edward Russell Towner, Jr, and Lillian E Halley were married in 1969 in Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 4 June 2002 | Death: Edward Russell Towner, Jr, died on 4 June 2002 at age 78 in Olney, Richland, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Residence | 26 February 1994 | Residence: Edward Russell Towner, Jr, lived in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesB, on 26 February 1994.1 |
Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Birth | 20 May 1892 | Birth: Thomas Ross was born on 20 May 1892.1 |
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 August 1969 | Death: Thomas Ross died on 28 August 1969 at age 77 in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2,3 |
Burial | Burial: Thomas Ross was buried at Rose Hill CemeteryB in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa, United StatesB.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 | Thomas Ross and Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman resided in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.3 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | He and Lena (Helene) Amelia Huisman 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 |
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Birth | 22 March 1902 | Birth: Maebelle (Mae) Howard was born on 22 March 1902 in Dewey, Champaign, 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 | 23 January 1996 | Death: Maebelle (Mae) Howard died on 23 January 1996 at age 93 at Heritage ManorB in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2 |
Burial | 26 January 1996 | Burial: Maebelle (Mae) Howard was buried on 26 January 1996 at Forrest CemeteryB in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Residence (F) | 20 January 1923 | Maebelle (Mae) Howard and Elmer Jacob Huisman resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 20 January 1923.2 |
Name | 22 December 1925 | As of 22 December 1925, Maebelle (Mae) Howard was also known as Maebelle (Mae) Huisman.3,2 |
Census (F) | 3 April 1930 | She and Elmer Jacob Huisman were enumerated on the census of 1930 at 3rd Street in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.4 |
Residence (F) | 16 February 1933 | She and Elmer Jacob Huisman resided in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB, on 16 February 1933.2 |
Obituary | 24 January 1996 or 25 January 1996 | Obituary: The obituary for Maebelle was recorded 24 January 1996 or 25 January 1996. Maebelle Huisman FOREST - Maebelle Huisman, 93, a resident of Heritage Manor, Gibson City, formerly of 335 S. Beech St., Forrest, died at 1 pm Tuesday (Jan. 23, 1996) at the manor. Her funeral will be at 10 am Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Forrest, with the Rev. Scott Archer officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Hager Memorial Home, Forrest, where a prayer service will be at 8 pm. Memorials may be made to her church or to a charity of the donor's choice. Survivors include one daughter, Lois Wessels, Champaign; one son, Elmer Huisman, Forrest; one sister, Elizabeth Howard, Des Moines, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A sister-in-law, Mary Howard, Forrest, also survives. She was born March 22, 1902, at Dewey, the daughter of Orilie and Katherine Winkle Howard. She married Elmer Huisman Sr. Dec 22, 1925, at Rantoul. He died April 18, 1979. Two brothers, and one sister also prceded her in death. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Forrest, and its Altar & Rosary Society.2 |
Last Edited | 29 April 2024 |
References | Descendants of Gronewold / Hedden Descendants of Maecken / Einfeld Korean War list |
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Birth | 12 July 1928 | Birth: Elmer H Huisman was born on 12 July 1928 in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Death | 12 June 2001 | Death: Elmer H Huisman died on 12 June 2001 at age 72 at BroMenn Regional Medical CenterB in Normal, McLean, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Burial | 15 June 2001 | Burial: Elmer H Huisman was buried on 15 June 2001 at Forrest CemeteryB in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB.1 |
Military | Military: Elmer H Huisman served in the US Navy during the Korean War. | |
Census | 3 April 1930 | Census: Elmer H Huisman appeared in the census on 3 April 1930 at 3rd StreetB in Sibley, Ford, Illinois, United StatesB.2 |
Military | between 4 January 1951 and 9 November 1954 | Military: Elmer H Huisman served in the US Navy during the Korean War between 4 January 1951 and 9 November 1954. |
Residence | 18 April 1979 | Residence: Elmer H Huisman lived in Forrest, Livingston, Illinois, United StatesB, on 18 April 1979.1 |
Obituary | 14 June 2001 | Obituary: The obituary for Elmer was recorded on 14 June 2001. Elmer H. Huisman FORREST - Elmer H. Huisman, 72 of 107 Parkview Drive, Forrest, died at 9 pm Tuesday (June 12, 2001) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. His funeral will be at 11 am Friday at St Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Chatsworth. Father Richard Brunskill and Father Scott Archer will officiate. Burial will be in Forrest Cemetery, Forest, with full military rites accorded by J.A. Folwell American Legion Post of Forrest. Visitiation will be from 4 to 8 pm today and 9:30 to 10:30 am Friday at Hager Memorial Home, Forrest. Memorials may be made to St James Catholic Church, Forrest or Prairie Central Youth Football League. Mr. Huisman was born July 12, 1928 in Sibley, a son of Elmer and Mae Belle Howard Huisman. He married LaVonne Head on Dec 27, 1950. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Beth (Steve) Weeks, Forrest; Becky (Steve) Wahls, Chatsworth; and Barb (Steve) Werning, Urbandale, Iowa; one son, Bob (Joni) Huisman, Plano, and one sister, Lois (Warren) Weisels, Champaign. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Sarah and Ryan Weeks; Lacy, Tyler and Carson Wahls; Josh Werning; and Thomas and Matthew Huisman. Mr. Huisman was a rural mail carrier and a seasonal IRS employee. He was a member of St James Catholic Church, Forrest; VFW; Forrest American Legion; Indian Creek Country Club; McLean Country Senior Golf Association; and was a former little league coach. He was a Forrest High School graduate and had attended ISU. He was a four-year Navy veteran in the Korean War. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, and life.1 |
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Marriage | Marriage: Benjamin Salamon and Julia Honig were married.1 |
Name | Julia Honig was also known as Julia Salamon.1 |