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Caroline (Carrie) A Lange

F, #18627, b. July 1885, d. 1980
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Drangmeister / Helm

Parents

Father*Charles (Carl) Lange (b. 10 January 1859, d. 4 September 1909)
Mother*Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister (b. 27 October 1860, d. 10 December 1941)
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Family: William Lau (b. December 1886, d. 1954)

Daughter*Viola Lau (b. 1911)
Son*William A Lau (b. February 1916, d. 1928)
Daughter*Gertrude Lau (b. 1922)

Biography

BirthJuly 1885Birth: Caroline (Carrie) A Lange was born in July 1885 in Indiana, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage27 May 1909Marriage: William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange were married on 27 May 1909 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.1,3
Death1980Death: Caroline (Carrie) A Lange died in 1980 at age ~95.2
Burial1980Burial: Caroline (Carrie) A Lange was buried in 1980 at Concordia CemeteryB in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Witness11 June 1900Caroline (Carrie) A Lange was enumerated on the census of 1900 with Charles (Carl) Lange and Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister in Thornton Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.4
Name27 May 1909As of 27 May 1909, Caroline (Carrie) A Lange was also known as Caroline (Carrie) A Lau.1
Census (F)26 April 1910She and William Lau were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.5
Census (F)12 January 1920She and William Lau were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB, with Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister, Viola Lau, William A Lau, and Emil John Lange.1
Census (F)14 April 1930Caroline (Carrie) A Lange and William Lau were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB, with Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister, Viola Lau, and Gertrude Lau.6

Citations

  1. [S195] 1920 Census; IN, Lake Co
  2. [S1023] Book: Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN
  3. [S894] Information from "Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Volume V"
  4. [S803] 1900 Census; IL, Cook Co
  5. [S900] 1900 Census; IN, Lake Co
  6. [S895] 1930 Census; IN, Lake Co

William Lau

M, #18628, b. December 1886, d. 1954
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Caroline (Carrie) A Lange (b. July 1885, d. 1980)

Daughter*Viola Lau (b. 1911)
Son*William A Lau (b. February 1916, d. 1928)
Daughter*Gertrude Lau (b. 1922)

Biography

BirthDecember 1886Birth: William Lau was born in December 1886 in Indiana, United StatesB. Tombstone reads 1885-19541,2,3
Marriage27 May 1909Marriage: William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange were married on 27 May 1909 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.1,4
Death1954Death: William Lau died in 1954 at age ~68.3
Burial1954Burial: William Lau was buried in 1954 at Concordia CemeteryB in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.3
Census18 June 1900Census: William Lau appeared in the census on 18 June 1900 at 64 Plummer AveB in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB. Living with parents, August(43) and Gusta(44), and 5 sisters and 3 brothers2
Occupation26 April 1910Occupation: William Lau was a carpenter on 26 April 1910.2
Census (F)26 April 1910He and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Census (F)12 January 1920He and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange were enumerated on the census of 1920 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB, with Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister, Viola Lau, William A Lau, and Emil John Lange.1
Census (F)14 April 1930William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB, with Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister, Viola Lau, and Gertrude Lau.5

Citations

  1. [S195] 1920 Census; IN, Lake Co
  2. [S900] 1900 Census; IN, Lake Co
  3. [S1023] Book: Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN
  4. [S894] Information from "Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Volume V"
  5. [S895] 1930 Census; IN, Lake Co

Emil John Lange

M, #18629, b. 29 December 1892, d. 1952
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Drangmeister / Helm

Parents

Father*Charles (Carl) Lange (b. 10 January 1859, d. 4 September 1909)
Mother*Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister (b. 27 October 1860, d. 10 December 1941)
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Biography

Birth29 December 1892Birth: Emil John Lange was born on 29 December 1892 in Lansing, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3,4
Death1952Death: Emil John Lange died in 1952 at age ~60.2
Burial1952Burial: Emil John Lange was buried in 1952 at Concordia CemeteryB in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Witness11 June 1900Emil John Lange was enumerated on the census of 1900 with Charles (Carl) Lange and Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister in Thornton Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.3
Witness15 April 1910Census: Emil John Lange appeared in the household of Sophia Dorothea (Louise) Drangmeister in the census on 15 April 1910 at 266 Indiana AveB in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.5
Witness12 January 1920He was enumerated on the census of 1920 with William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Census7 April 1930Census: Emil John Lange appeared in the census on 7 April 1930 in Proviso Township, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.6

Citations

  1. [S195] 1920 Census; IN, Lake Co
  2. [S1023] Book: Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN
  3. [S803] 1900 Census; IL, Cook Co
  4. [S1014] WW1 Draft Registration
  5. [S941] 1910 Census; IN, Lake Co
  6. [S795] 1930 Census; IL, Cook Co

Viola Lau

F, #18630, b. 1911
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Drangmeister / Helm

Parents

Father*William Lau (b. December 1886, d. 1954)
Mother*Caroline (Carrie) A Lange (b. July 1885, d. 1980)
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Biography

Birth1911Birth: Viola Lau was born in 1911 in Indiana, United StatesB.1
Witness12 January 1920Viola Lau was enumerated on the census of 1920 with William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Witness14 April 1930Viola Lau was enumerated on the census of 1930 with William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S195] 1920 Census; IN, Lake Co
  2. [S895] 1930 Census; IN, Lake Co

William A Lau

M, #18631, b. February 1916, d. 1928
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Drangmeister / Helm

Parents

Father*William Lau (b. December 1886, d. 1954)
Mother*Caroline (Carrie) A Lange (b. July 1885, d. 1980)
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Biography

BirthFebruary 1916Birth: William A Lau was born in February 1916 in Indiana, United StatesB. Tombstone: Wilbur 1916-19281,2
Death1928Death: William A Lau died in 1928 at age ~12.2
Witness12 January 1920William A Lau was enumerated on the census of 1920 with William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S195] 1920 Census; IN, Lake Co
  2. [S1023] Book: Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN

Gertrude Lau

F, #18632, b. 1922
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Drangmeister / Helm

Parents

Father*William Lau (b. December 1886, d. 1954)
Mother*Caroline (Carrie) A Lange (b. July 1885, d. 1980)
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Biography

Birth1922Birth: Gertrude Lau was born in 1922 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Witness14 April 1930Gertrude Lau was enumerated on the census of 1930 with William Lau and Caroline (Carrie) A Lange in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S895] 1930 Census; IN, Lake Co

Cecelia Scherer

F, #18633, b. 18 July 1918, d. 23 October 2000
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Elwood A (Bud) Bremer (b. 8 September 1915, d. July 1970)

Biography

Birth18 July 1918Birth: Cecelia Scherer was born on 18 July 1918 in Wisconsin, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage29 July 1941Marriage: Elwood A (Bud) Bremer and Cecelia Scherer were married on 29 July 1941 at St Marys Catholic ChurchB in Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin, United StatesB. ----- Source: : Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wis.) 08/02/1941

----- Scherer, Cecelia M. (29 JUL 1941)

Preceding a Nuptial High Mass, which was sung by the choir, Miss Cecelia M. Scherer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Scherer Sr. of Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), became the bride of Elwood (Bud) Bremer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bremer of Loyal, in a ceremony performed at St. mary’s catholic Church in Greenwood at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning, July 29, 1941. The Rev. John Novak read the rites before an altar decorated with garden flowers.

The bride chose a long white marquisette entrained gown with velvet flower trim and a finger-tip veil held by a crown of seed pearls. She carried a white prayer book and a bouquet of baby’s breath, carnations, and white dahlias. Her only jewelry consisted of a heart-shaped locket, a gift of the groom.

Miss Katherine Kitzhaber attended as maid of honor in a gown of chiffon, fashioned with a fitted waistline and flowing skirt. Her matching shoulder-length veil was caught to a flowered headdress, and she carried a bouquet of yellow daisies and baby’s breath. George Roth, cousin of the groom, attended as best man.

Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast for members of the bridal party were served at the home of the bride’s parents, which was decorated with yellow and white streamers and a large white wedding bell. Fifty relatives and friends were also present at dinner. A three-tiered wedding cake served as centerpiece for the table, and the dinner was prepared by Mrs. L. Kitzhaber and Mrs. Catherine Schmitz. Waitresses were Misses Helen Schmidt and Lila Kolkofen, both of Neillsville, and Mrs. Dolores Kitzhaber of Greenwood.

The bride was graduated from the greenwood High School with the class of 1936 and has been employed as a waitress at the Korupp Café in Greenwood. Mr. Bremer is a truck driver for Kriplean Bros. of Colby. They will make their home with the groom’s parents upon their return from a short trip to Ashland and northern Wisconsin.

Guests at the wedding included the following: Mrs. Laura Fleming, Milwaukee; Mrs. C.A. Scranton, Morris Duecey, Mr. and Mrs. Mat Scherer, Mrs. Matt Siwek, all of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lindner, Mr. and Mrs. Shell, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bremer, Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Haas and daughters, Jerrie and Margie, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hales, Mr. and Mrs. George Roth and family, all of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Scherer and daughter, Barbara, Abbotsford; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Denk, daughters, Sharon and Diana, and son, Terry, Mr. and Mrs. George Scherer Jr., daughter, Nancy and son, Dicky; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rondorf, all of Greenwood; Catherine Kitzhaber, Phelps.

A wedding dance was held at the Silver Done in the evening.1,3
Death23 October 2000Death: Cecelia Scherer died on 23 October 2000 at age 82 in Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United StatesB.2
Census10 April 1930Census: Cecelia Scherer appeared in the census on 10 April 1930 in Eaton, Clark, Wisconsin, United StatesB. lists Cecelia (11), brother George (22) and others4
Name29 July 1941As of 29 July 1941, Cecelia Scherer was also known as Cecelia Bremer.1

Citations

  1. [S899] Information from the American Local History Network for Clark Co, Wisconsin; http://www.usgennet.org/usa/wi/county/clark
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S1363] Information from the Clark Co, WI USGenNet site, http://www.usgennet.org/usa/wi/county/clark/clark/data/1/bbs8/8635.htm
  4. [S869] 1930 Census; WI, Clark Co

Harold Morris Wilcox

M, #18634, b. 1 June 1919, d. 25 January 1921
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Father*Guy L Wilcox (b. 9 October 1888, d. 16 February 1957)
Mother*Rose Olive Mortensen (b. 11 December 1893, d. 19 March 1954)
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Biography

Birth1 June 1919Birth: Harold Morris Wilcox was born on 1 June 1919 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Death25 January 1921Death: Harold Morris Wilcox died on 25 January 1921 at age 1 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB. based on not being in 1930 census2,3
Census2 January 1920Census: Harold Morris Wilcox appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 at 910 Whitcher AveB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB. listed on the census as "Harold", 7/124

Citations

  1. [S422] Information from Woodbury Co Courthouse in Sioux City Iowa
  2. [S897] 1930 Census; OR, Multnomah Co
  3. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  4. [S180] 1920 Census; IA, Woodbury Co

Marie Dorothy Reichert

F, #18635, b. 25 April 1918
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart (#1)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#2)
Bremer Descendency Chart (#3)
Descendants of Bremer /Heerhorst
Descendants of Seegers / Behrens

Parents

Father*August Reichert (b. 28 March 1889, d. 21 November 1968)
Mother*Dorothea (Augusta) Schwieman (b. 18 December 1893, d. 27 November 1976)
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Family: Arnold Henry William Segert (b. 10 May 1914, d. February 1985)

Biography

Birth25 April 1918Birth: Marie Dorothy Reichert was born on 25 April 1918 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.1,2
Marriage26 June 1937Marriage: Arnold Henry William Segert and Marie Dorothy Reichert were married on 26 June 1937 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Census9 April 1930Census: Marie Dorothy Reichert appeared in the census on 9 April 1930 in Washington Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Confirmation20 March 1932Confirmation: Marie Dorothy Reichert was confirmed on 20 March 1932 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Name26 June 1937As of 26 June 1937, Marie Dorothy Reichert was also known as Marie Dorothy Segert.2
Residence15 March 2008Residence: Marie Dorothy Reichert lived in Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB, on 15 March 2008.3

Citations

  1. [S792] 1930 Census; IL, Will Co
  2. [S50] So Great a Cloud of Witnesses: The People of Zion Church, Hanover Township, Lake County, Indiana by Rev. David McDonald 1996
  3. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Obituary of brother-in-law Walter SegretWalter Segert -- Grant ParkWalter A. Segert, 89, of Grant Park, died Friday (March 14, 2008) at his home, following a short illness. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Hack Funeral Home in Beecher. F.

Arnold Henry William Segert

M, #18636, b. 10 May 1914, d. February 1985
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Marie Dorothy Reichert (b. 25 April 1918)

Biography

Birth10 May 1914Birth: Arnold Henry William Segert was born on 10 May 1914 in Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage26 June 1937Marriage: Arnold Henry William Segert and Marie Dorothy Reichert were married on 26 June 1937 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
DeathFebruary 1985Death: Arnold Henry William Segert died in February 1985 at age 70 in Cedar Lake, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Baptism31 May 1914Baptism: Arnold Henry William Segert was baptized on 31 May 1914 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Confirmation1 April 1928Confirmation: Arnold Henry William Segert was confirmed on 1 April 1928 at Zion UCC ChurchB+ in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S50] So Great a Cloud of Witnesses: The People of Zion Church, Hanover Township, Lake County, Indiana by Rev. David McDonald 1996
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann

M, #18646, b. 8 June 1819, d. 23 December 1896
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching (b. 7 September 1833, d. 2 October 1907)

Son*Otto Hitzemann+ (b. 15 December 1864, d. 8 July 1940)
Son*Fred Hitzeman+ (b. 1 January 1871, d. 14 November 1949)

Biography

Birth8 June 1819Birth: Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann was born on 8 June 1819 in Idensermoor, Wunstorf, Hannover, Niedersachsen, GermanyB.1,2,3
Marriage14 May 1852Marriage: Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann and Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching were married on 14 May 1852 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Death23 December 1896Death: Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann died on 23 December 1896 at age 77 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.3
Census17 June 1880Census: Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann appeared in the census on 17 June 1880 in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Photo (fam)1889He and Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching appeared in a photo in 1889.2

Citations

  1. [S67] 1880 Census; IN, Lake Co
  2. [S1246] Information from James Russell Jr, 13 Aug 2007 and following, email address
  3. [S1362] Information from the LANTZ Family Tree on Ancestry.com

Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching

F, #18647, b. 7 September 1833, d. 2 October 1907
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann (b. 8 June 1819, d. 23 December 1896)

Son*Otto Hitzemann+ (b. 15 December 1864, d. 8 July 1940)
Son*Fred Hitzeman+ (b. 1 January 1871, d. 14 November 1949)

Biography

Birth7 September 1833Birth: Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching was born on 7 September 1833 in Nordbruch, Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, GermanyB.1,2
Marriage14 May 1852Marriage: Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann and Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching were married on 14 May 1852 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Death2 October 1907Death: Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching died on 2 October 1907 at age 74 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.2,3
BurialBurial: Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching was buried at Zion UCC CemeteryB in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.2
Name14 May 1852As of 14 May 1852, Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching was also known as Engel Maria (Mary) Hitzemann.1
Census17 June 1880Census: Engel Maria (Mary) Mensching appeared in the census on 17 June 1880 in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Photo (fam)1889Johann Heinrich (Karl) Hitzemann and she appeared in a photo in 1889.2

Citations

  1. [S67] 1880 Census; IN, Lake Co
  2. [S1246] Information from James Russell Jr, 13 Aug 2007 and following, email address
  3. [S1362] Information from the LANTZ Family Tree on Ancestry.com

Alvina

F, #18648, b. March 1879
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Heinrich Heisterberg (b. 16 April 1874, d. 21 July 1950)

Daughter*Helen Heisterberg (b. December 1898)

Biography

BirthMarch 1879Birth: Alvina was born in March 1879 in Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage1898Marriage: Heinrich Heisterberg and Alvina were married in 1898.1
Name1898As of 1898, Alvina was also known as Alvina Heisterberg.1
Census9 June 1900Census: Alvina appeared in the census on 9 June 1900 in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S900] 1900 Census; IN, Lake Co

Helen Heisterberg

F, #18649, b. December 1898
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Heinrich Heisterberg (b. 16 April 1874, d. 21 July 1950)
Mother*Alvina (b. March 1879)
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Biography

BirthDecember 1898Birth: Helen Heisterberg was born in December 1898 in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Census9 June 1900Census: Helen Heisterberg appeared in the census on 9 June 1900 in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S900] 1900 Census; IN, Lake Co