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Re: Gjerde and Helgeson obits

DelorisAnderson75 — 2009-11-26 11:39:53Z

thanks so much, this is very helpful. It is Marguerites family that I am reseaching, so her obit would be appreciated.
Deloris

Gjerde and Helgeson obits

SKWWAUNAKEE — 2009-11-25 03:58:40Z

More obits.
I can send an obit for Marguerite L. Gjerde who died in 2003.
I cannot access 2008 yet. There are other articles with the Clarence Helgeson name in them.

The Reporter
Feb. 10, 1987
Gilbert S. Gjerde Services Wednesday in Emmetsburg
Services for Gilbert S. Gjerde of Emmetsburg will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. The Rev. Howard D. Vrankin will officiate.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg. The beiter Funeral Home Inc., Emmetsburg is in charge of arrangements.
Casket bearers are Harvey Bettenhausen, Clifford Woodbeck, Emil Froiland, LeRoy Crook, Clinton Stille and Roy Fry and Allen Treistad.
Mr. Gjerde died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1987 at Mercy Hospital in Mason City. He was 69.
A lifelong resident of Palo Alto County, Gilbert S. Gjerde was born Jan. 28, 1918 at Cylinder, the son of Ole and Ellen (Mehling) Gjerde. He graduated from Emmetsburg High School.
On July 21, 1940 Gilbert Gjerde and Marguerite Helgeson were married in Emmetsburg. Mr. Gjerde worked for Thermogas for 17 years and he had been custodian at Emmetsburg high School for 15 years, retiring in 1983.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Gjerde was a member of VFW Post #2296. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and the local branch of Lutheran Brotherhood.
Survivors include his wife, Marguerite; two children, James Gjerde of Loveland, Colo.,and the Rev. Gerald Gjerde of Maquoketa; and three grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Tilla) Bratland of Emmetsburg and Mrs. Maurice (Gunelia) Smith of Minneapolis, Minn.; and two brothers, Ernest Gjerde of Emmetsburg and Omer Gjerde of Moorhead, Minn.
Mr. Gjerde was preceded in death by his parents.

Emmetsburg Reporter
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1960
Many Attend Last Rites Here for Mrs. Ole Gjerde

A large crowd attended funeral services for Mrs. Ole Gjerde, 75, long time and well known Emmetsburg woman at Bethany Lutheran Church, Saturday at --- (edge cut off) p.m. with the Rev. L.B. Sorenson officiating.
Mrs. Gjerde died at her home Wednesday following a lingering illness.
Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery with the Ellsworth-Beiter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Orville Bratland, Bruce Gjerde, Lester Oxdahl, James Gjerde, Spencer Torkelson and Donald Meling.
Ellen Meiling Gjerde was born Jan. 12, 1885 the daughter
rest very hard to see
of Andrew and Curim Meling at Gilman, Ia. When still a child she moved with her family to Paullina where she was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church there. She married Ole Gjerde at Paullina Sept. 18, 1907.
They farmed north of Cylinder for a number of years and in 19?2 moved to Emmetsburg and have made their home here since.
Mrs. Gjerde was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
She was well liked and leaves many friends.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Maurg?? Smith (Jonella??); Mrs. Thomas Bratland (Tilla?) Emmetsburg; three sons, Ernest and Gilbert of Emmetsburg; Omer of Graettinger; two brothers, Swen Meling and Amos Meling of Jasper, Minn; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
At the services Ellis Anderson sang "In Heaven Above" and "Abide With Me". Mrs. Floyd Danigren accompanied him on the organ.

Emmetsburg Reporter
Sept. 5, 1961

Ole Gjerde, 81, Dies; Rites to be Held Today

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon (Tuesday) for Ole Gjerde, 81, who died at Palo Alto Memorial hospital Sunday morning following two weeks of hospitalization.
The services will be at Bethany Lutheran Church with the Rev. Oliver Johnson of Cylinder officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery with the Ellsworth-Beiter Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Gjerde was born Nov. 5, 1879 at Stavanger, Norway, the son of Ole and Thora Olson Gjerde. The family moved to the U.S.l when Mr. Gjerde was one year old settling in Illinois. After a short stay there, they moved to a Cass County farm in Iowa and then to Cylinder in 1886.
Mr. Gjerde lived in Cylinder and Emmetsburg for the past 75 years and was well known here.
He was married to the former Ellen Meling at Paullina Sept. 18, 1907.
Mr. Gjerde is survived by five children, including Mrs. Maurice Smith of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Thomas Bratland, Ernest and Gilbert Gjerde of Emmetsburg and Omer Gjerde of Graettinger; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Brothers surviving include Thomas Gjerde of Emmetsburg, Knute Gjerde of New London, Minn.; and Oliver of St. Paul, Minn. Sisters surviving include Gertie Lugeland of Willmar, Minn., Mrs. Carolyn Crevier of Spicer, Minn. and Mrs. Louis Paradee of Emmetsburg.
He is preceded in death by his wife who died Feb.10, 1960. His parents and a sister also preceded him in death.
Ellis Anderson will be the vocalist and Mrs. Allan Treistad will be organist at the services.
The casket will be taken to the church at noon today where Mr. Gjerde's body will lie remain until the time of services.
Pallbearers will be Lester Axdahl, James Gjerde, Bruce Gjerde, Sheldon Johnson, Larry Nauss and Spencer Torkelson.

Anna Helgeson Obit

SKWWAUNAKEE — 2009-11-25 02:39:29Z

Emmetsburg Reporter
Tuesday, March 6, 1930

Services Held for Anna Helgeson
Funeral services for Anna J. Helgeson, 85, of Emmetsburg were held March 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg with the Rev. Erling Hanson officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery with the Martin-Bails Funeral Home in charge.
Casket bearers were Steven and Clayton Helgeson, James and Gerald Gjerde, Richard Hughes and Paul Helgeson.
Mrs. Helgeson died March 1 at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg.
Anna J. Helgeson was born May 14, 1887 at Baker, Ill., to Thomas and Carrie Anderson Tufte. On Dec. 28, 1911 she married Carl John Helgeson at Ottawa, Ill. She had lived in Palo Alto County for the past 36 years before that residing in Humboldt County. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church.
Survivors include six children: Mrs. Martin (Carrie) Miller of Emmeetsburg, Mrs. Gilbert (Marguerite) Gjerde of Emmetsburg, Mrs. Herbert (Gertrude) Hunt of San Bernadino, Calif., Mrs. Harry (Ruth) Wilson of Hingham, Mass., and Mrs. Thelma Bell of St. Ann, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Seward of Gilmore City; and one brother, Theodore Tufte of Ottawa, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1966.
Mrs. Allen Trelstad was the organist and she accompanied Michael Palm as he sang, "How Great Thou Art".
If you would like to see the original in a pdf format please send me an e-mail to marana@tds.net
I am not a descendant of this family.

Obit lookups please

DelorisAnderson75 — 2009-11-24 13:06:21Z

I am looking for obits for:
Clarence T Helgeson born 27 Nov 1916 ? died 15 Aug 2008 in Emmetsburg.

Anna J. Helgeson born 14 May 1887 in Illinois, died 1 Mar 1973 in Emmetsburg.

Gilbert S Gjerde born 26 Jan 1918 in Emmetsburg, died 8 Feb 1987 Emmetsburg.
Thank you for any help.

Re: KILBOURN

SKWWAUNAKEE — 2009-11-01 06:40:13Z

Forwarding the following information to you hoping I can add to what you have:
Palo Alto Tribune
Sept. 4, 1935
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kilbourn and son Lyle attended the funeral of Peter Ostrum at Spencer one day last week. Mrs. Kilbourn is a sister of the deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto E. Dreeke and daughter Marilyn and Miss Dorothy Simonson, all of Cherry Valley, Illinois and Miss Thelma Simonson of Chicago arrived Sunday at the Kilbourn home for an extended visit. Mrs. Dreeke is a daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Kilbourn.
The Reporter
Oct. 10, 1961
Page 14
Rites Held For Mrs. Kilbourn, 92, At West Bend
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Kilbourn, for many years a resident of the West Bend Rolfe area, were held at West Bend Methodist Church Thursday with the Rev. Robert Williams, pastor, officiating and burial in the West Bend Cemetery.
The Streit Funeral Home of Rolfe was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Kilbourn died Tuesday afternoon last week at the Haywood Nursing Home in Emmetsburg.
The former Anna Ostrom, daughter of Peter and Anna Ostrom, she was born at Chickasaw. After her marriage to Frank Kilbourn, they lived at Clarion three years, then farmed in the West Bend-Rolfe vicinity for many years.
Mrs. Kilbourn resided at the Good Samaritan home in Pocahontas five years before coming to Emmetsburg.
She is preceded in death by her husband who died many years ago, and a son Earl.
Surviving are four children, Arthur and Lyle of Rolfe, Mrs. Hazel Dreeke, a resident of California and Mrs. Marjorie Harris of Laurens. A number of grandchildren also survive.

The Iowa Recorder
Aug. 5, 1914
Page 1
Peter Ostrom, county auditor of Red Oak, was run down by a team while riding a bicycle home from an ice cream social and was seriously injured.

The 1930 census for West Bend, Palo Alto, Co. page 3
Kilbourn
Frank A. head, owns age 67 married at age 27 born Iowa, father born in US and mother in England, farmer in family farming
Anna M. wife age 59 married at age 19 born Iowa, parents born Sweden
Margery daughter age 27 born Iowa
Lyle son age 23 born Iowa

1920 census West Bend, Palo Alto Co., page 22
Kilbourn, Frank A. head, age 56 born Iowa, farmer, own farm, parents born in U.S.
Anna N. wife age 48 born Iowa parents born Sweden
Earl F. son age 26 born Iowa
Lyle V. son age 12 born Iowa

1910 West Bend, Palo Alto Co., page 25
Kilbourn
F.A. head age 46 married 20 years, born Iowa, parents born England, farmer
Annie, wife, age 39 married 20 years born in Iowa, parents born Sweden
Children born in Iowa
Arthur 18
Earl Francis 17
Hazel Anna 14
Margareta Rebina
Lyle Vera 4
Anna Oltman 79
This is how it is spelled in the census and she is listed as the mother in law to F.A. She is a widow. She was born in Sweden as were her parents.
It is hard to read the year of immigration

1900 West Bend, Palo Alto, Iowa
Page 24
Kilborn
Frank, head born Dec. 1862 age 30 married for 11 years born Iowa states parents born Iowa farmer
Anna, wife born Aug. 1869, age 30, married 11 years, 3 children with 3 surviving born Iowa, parents born Sweden
Children born Iowa
Arthur son born Apr. 1891 age 9
Earl son born Oct. 1892 age 7
Hazel daughter born May 1895 age 5
Ostrom, Anna, mother, born Oct. 1830 age 69 widowed eight children with four surviving born Sweden as were her parents

1880 census, Spencer, Clay Co, IA page 9
Ostrom, Peter age 24 a farmer born in Sweden as were his parents
Anna, mother age 48, born Sweden as were her parents
Cora age 18 sister born Sweden as were her parents
Anna age 9 sister born Iowa, parents born Sweden
John age 7 brother born Iowa as were his parents

Clay County, Iowa
Riverside Cemeter, Riverton Township
Owned by the city of Spencer
Ostrum, Annie born Oct 1830 died Oct 1918 mother of Peter A. Ostrum; buried in Mausoleum
Ostrum Peter A. born Feb. 1855 died Aug.1935, father of Lillie Lorenz; buried in Mausoleum

West Bend Protestant and Catholic Cemetery
West Bend, Iowa Palo Alto County
Kilbourn, Anna M. born 1870 died 1961 wife of Francis A.
Kilbourn, Francis born 1864 and died 1947 husband of Anna M.

If you would like copies of the actual newspaper articles please e-mal me: marana@tds.net.
Sandie in Wisconsin

Re: KILBOURN

SHorwat — 2009-10-31 19:47:39Z

Judy:

I am interested in Anna's parents names. I am hoping to tie her into the big Ostrom family, if indeed she is from the Dutch Ostroms, and not the Swedish Ostroms.

Any info about her lineage would be appreciated.

Please email me back directly to ardnas39@xplornet.com

Many thanks.........Sandra

Re: LYNARD & RUTLEDGE decendents

ricklynard1 — 2009-10-26 00:30:43Z

Jim,

I am a direct decendent of the Christopher Lynard family. I currently live in Cincinnati, OH. I have been recently reading the Lyanrd Family written by James P. Lynard, as I have a 2 year son and interested in passing family history along to him one day. Please contact me if you have an opportunity.

Thank you,
Rick Lynard

Re: LYNARD & RUTLEDGE decendents

ricklynard1 — 2009-10-26 00:28:18Z

My name is Rick Lynard and I am a decendent of Christopher Lynard ... Christopher Daniel ... Harold ... Richard ... then me. I know this is not your request, but I have been recently reading the Lynard Family written by James P. Lynard (I believe this is you?), as I have a son and want to pass along family history to him. I would like to catch-up if you have the time.

Thank you,
Richard Christopher Lynard II

Re: Thomas Hand /Elizabeth Jennings Hand

thoffert51 — 2009-10-18 23:18:16Z

I'm from Palo Alto County, Emmetsburg, Iowa. You need to contact the Palo Alto County Recorder's office @ 712-852-3701 or email recorder bonnie whitney bwhitney@co.palo-alto.ia.us They have all birth, marriage, death records and also keep newspaper clippings for all obituaries. Don't know how far back it goes. This is a small county where everyone knows everyone and if one doesn't know another is more than happy to tell!

Re: Arvine P Beck Obituary

pbbut — 2009-06-13 12:42:34Z

You may want to expand your search into Kossuth County, too. He is buried in Methodist Cemetery just south of Fenton in Kossuth County. He was a member of Co A, 89th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.
http://iagenweb.org/kossuth/cemetery/Fenton%20Methodist%20by...

Arvine P Beck Obituary

mormon1856 — 2009-06-12 00:32:40Z

Looking for obituary on Arvine P Beck. Died 23 February, 1898. Born 1825 in Ohio. Resident of Palo Alto County from the early 1870s. Wife Phebe.

Re: Toreson Family Lost Island Township

ChristinaDuhn — 2009-06-10 15:27:06Z

Thank you :)

Re: Toreson Family Lost Island Township

cmcaninch_2000 — 2009-06-10 01:38:04Z

I cannot find an Inga Thoreson in my family tree. There were at least two Thoreson families living in Lost Island, Ruthven or surrounding areas.

Sorry,

I don't have more for you

Re: Toreson Family Lost Island Township

ChristinaDuhn — 2009-06-07 08:50:17Z

Inger (Inga) Hovde Thoreson is my grandfathers mother,
My great grand mother. He had a sister Anna Sorine and I believe a son named Peter Iverson who used to come to Minnesota and help my grandfather with the harvesting.

Re: Toreson Family Lost Island Township

ChristinaDuhn — 2009-06-07 08:45:58Z

Your response was posted a while ago. So I don't know if you will get this. My mother just passed away and so did Elaine (Duhn) Horn just prior to her. So I am digging up the family information to give to a nephew that I met at her family. I have been out of contact with my brother (Thore John Duhn) for many year and thought it would be nice to give him some information. I had the info that Elaine did once, but it was lost years ago. If would be nice to find it again. tejadafamily@att.net. Thanks!

Re: Aylward-McGonagle of Graettinger area

SKWWAUNAKEE — 2009-05-28 02:38:40Z

Nadine:
I have located the obituary for our James McGonagle in Iowa and also have more newspaper articles for the Aylwards of that area. Please e-mail me marana@tds.net

Re: Mysterious deaths

keslerkv — 2009-05-09 22:46:48Z

Bill, I did research for you from Emmetsburg, Palo Alto county, Iowa on CORNILLON and MILLAR in 1999. I found a longer article on this incident in a different newspaper. I also found out that I did not send you the gravestone photos you requested and thought I had mailed to you.
Do you still want this information. My address remains the same.

Vickie

Re: Michael Neibauer & Anna Brennan

lskalick — 2009-04-22 02:11:04Z

I am also working on this line of the Neibauer's. My grandfather was Cletus, son of Michael Neibauer and Mary Dunn. I would love to swap information. I tried to contact the previous posters, but there was an error and was unable to. Please contact me at jlla@netins.net and put neibauer genealogy in the subject line.

Re: Livingston Family, Ruthven

LynLivingston35 — 2009-04-16 18:45:02Z

Belva
You might want to check into the Ancestry Board. There are some new individuals posting.

Re: Culligan Census Query

pjculligan_1 — 2009-04-01 18:37:09Z

Any idea who Michael Culligan's wife was (her maiden name). This family came from the townland of Burrane, Killimer Parish, Co.Clare about 3 miles from the town of Kilrush.

Re: LYNARD & RUTLEDGE decendents

JimLynard28 — 2009-03-23 23:10:47Z

I am a direct descendent of James Raymond Lynard. I live in No. Mankato, MN.
Contact me for any info.

Nels M Thorson and Johanna in Palo Alto and Story, IA

199546 — 2009-03-21 20:06:57Z

My name is Ellen Hansen from Bergen in Norway.

I'm trying to find information about Nels m Thorson b. 1855 in Norway. Her wife was Johanna N. Thorson b. January 15 1862 in Norway and died September 20, 1889 in Palo Alto (Lutheran Lost Island). When they came to US in 1875 they settled down in Story (Howard), where the first children were born -Josie (1882)Thalmer (1884), Benjamin (1885).
Johanna died in 1889, Nels remarried Olava and moved to Colorado. 1n 1900 the were in High lake and Twelve Mike Lake Township. They moved to CO in 1910. What can I get, and where can I get info?

Yours,

Ellen Hansen

Re: Livingstons of Ruthven

dlivingston31 — 2009-02-08 23:07:41Z

Lyn,

I am sorry I have been so tardy in not replying to your posts.

I believe I have an answer to your comment about Luke Livingston.

John Livingston, Jr. was born in Sorel, Canada around 1829. He served in the civil war in the First Regiment of the Vermont Cavalry as well as Fifteenth Regiment of Vermont Volunteers. I have originals of his discharge papers from both regiments. According to the information I have John Livingston Jr. had at three sons and a daughter who grew up to adulthood.

Sons
John D. Livingston (father of Charles Lawrence Livingston, b1882, d 1962 along with 5 sisters and 5 brothers - Charles was my grandfather)

Charles Livingston who was an Episcopal minister on Long Island, New York (I have a picture of him in 1938 that he gave Charlie)

Luke Livingston (who I believe is your Luke Livingston)

Jane Crabee of Wilder Vermont.

The infomation I have about John D. Livingston (brother of Luke) is that he was born in Newport, Vermont on 11-29-1849. I also have another piece of information that say he was born in Georgeville, Canada on the same date. Georgeville, Quebec is about 14 miles due north of Newport. Newport itself is about four miles from the border.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Dave

Re: Livingstons of Ruthven

dlivingston31 — 2009-02-08 22:35:16Z

Bill,

Many, many thanks for your post.

If my memory is correct, I believe we may have met though a long time ago.

I spent a summer in 1961 on Mick and Shirley’s farm. As a city boy, that experience is as sharp and as meaningful today as it was 47 years ago. I have many fond memories of Mick, Shirley, Mike, and Steve from those two months (Patty was not there that summer). I also have fond memories of that part of Iowa – Arnolds Park, Milford, Spencer, Estherville, and Terrill.

One afternoon that summer, Mick, Mike, Steve and I went over to your dad’s farm to help bale hay (at least I think it was hay. It could have been something else like alfalfa.). I believe that your dad’s nick name was Slip (I may have spelled this wrong.) I seem to remember that he had some children so if you alive then, I probably met you. I can’t say that you made an impression on me though. I clearly remember baling the hay since it was hot, hard, and dirty work. I rode on a flat top wagon that was pulled behind the baler (pulled by a tractor) and with Mike and Mick tried to keep up with the bales coming out and get them stacked.

My father died in 1983. He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. After he retired, he went to a small Baptist teacher’s college in Phoenix to get an elementary education teaching degree and taught school until 1972 when he retired. He actually was not part of Charlie’s business (or at least not on a day to day basis). I grew up in Phoenix, went to college and got a degree in chemical engineering, and have worked as a chemical engineer since. Most of this time was spent in Houston or Mobile, Alabama.

In April last year, I made a trip through upper Iowa to look for Livingston graves and other information. I spent some time in Cresco and found a copy of the high school year book for my father’s senior year. I believe he only went to Cresco high school for two years and graduated in 1925. Before that he was in Milford. We drove to Spencer, spent the night and looked for graves in Ruthven and Milford the next day. I found Charlie’s father’s grave (John or Jack Livingston) and his mother’s (Julia Wilson Livingston) in Ruthven. In Milford, we found the graves of Eula and Ethel Bell Livingston (my father’s older sister who died in Milford in 1913 the day before my father turned seven).

I have a sister Ethel who lives in San Diego. I have two daughters but no sons. My father’s first family (he was married to a woman named Ruth from Cresco) produced a son named Frederick Livingston. He is deceased but had two sons and a daughter. I am not in touch with them.

In November 2002, I met Steve Sanders in Indianapolis at the funeral from Francis Livingston who was Shirley and my dad’s brother. I did not get an address from him so I have not been in touch with him.

I would like very much like to hear more from you.

Sincerely,

Dave

Re: Livingstons of Ruthven

livingstonlyn — 2009-02-08 18:12:12Z

David...I see that you got a response to your query on the Livingston family. I have lots of photos of the Ruthven folks and would be happy to send them to you. Our most distant ancestor is Luke Livingston born in Georgeville Canada. He made his home in Ottawa Illinois. We know that he was related to Charles L., but not sure just how. Keep in touch. Lyn

Re: Livingstons of Ruthven

sanders725 — 2009-02-08 16:16:28Z

David,
I have some information on the Livingston Family. My aunt was Shirley Livingston b.Jun 10 1920,Milford,Dickinson,Iowa,d.Jan 11 1998,Milford,Dickinson,Iowa.She was the daughter of Charles Lawrence Livingston and Eula Evelyn Edmonds. Charley and Eula separated soon after Shirley's birth.Charley moved to Cresco,Iowa with the other kids and farmed for some time,then started a tool company,which turned into the Livingston Tool Company of Algona,Iowa.Charley and his partner,Burton Harms,developed an irrigation valve and gate system that became popular in the southwest.That led Charley to start the Livingston Irrigation Company of Phoenix,Arizona.Your father,I believe,was part of that company. The Livingston's that I knew were Guy and Viola from Milford,Iowa. Charley and his second wife from Algona,Iowa and,of course,Shirley,who married Milton(Mick)Sanders from Milford,Iowa.We lived on the farm next to Mick and Shirley and I grew up with their children,Patty,Mike and Steve.
I do have other geneology information and personal history if you are interested.
Sincerely,
Bill Sanders

Obit: Marie (Clark) Webb-dau. of Ellen McNally and Harry Clark

wilsonje19 — 2009-02-08 15:59:01Z

Funeral Mass for Marie C. Webb, 97, Lawton, will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Kirk Larkin, pastor, officiating.

A wake service will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Becker Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Webb died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at her home.

Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa.

She was born July 15, 1911, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Ellen E. McNally and Harry D. Clark. She spent her preschool years in Cuba, where her parents performed in circuses. After graduating from Independence High School, Independence, Kan., in 1929 and secretarial school, she worked for Gulf Oil Corporation in Tulsa. She married George Clifton "Cliff" Webb on Feb. 14, 1931, in Tulsa, where they lived until moving to Lawton in 1951. She assisted her husband in his life insurance business for many years. They assisted in the formation of the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra. She was recognized as a life member of the Lawton Philharmonic Society for her role as an original founder, organizer, supporter and longtime treasurer of the Philharmonic Women's Association. She was a member of Southwest Oklahoma Opera Guild, Sons of Italy and Four Seasons Dance Club. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic church and a charter parishioner of St.Barbara's and Holy Family Catholic Churches, Lawton.

Survivors include a brother, Kenneth R. Clark, Studio City, Calif.; grandchildren: Elizabeth M. Sowder, Eric L. and Robin Sowder and Aaron D. Sowder, all of Cromwell; a son-in-law, Larry D. Sowder, Cromwell; seven nephews; seven nieces including special niece Joan Cipriano, Camp Verde, Ariz.; extended family and caregivers: Donald and Terrie Kraft and their children and spouses: Mark, Donny and Veronica, Stephanie and Dan, all of Lawton; and a special friend, Patty Dawes.

She was preceded in death by two daughters: Jill M. Sowder and Janet M. Webb; her parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Merrill and Maxine Clark; a sister and brother-in-law , Helene and Leonard Siebrand; and a sister, Wilma Jean Elsey.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Building Fund, 1010 NW 82nd St., Lawton 73506.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com.

Charles George Brewer (1888-1950) and Ada Lu Buchanan (1889-1986)

BrewerJenningsWernowskyPeterson — 2009-01-23 18:39:01Z

Looking for related family members!

Charles Brewer and Ada Buchanan were married in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa on December 10, 1907 although they were both from Kentucky.

Charles George Brewer was born Aug 9, 1988 to Isaac Valentine Brewer (1861-1893) and Elizabeth Sophronia Fenwick (1866-1928) in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky. Charles had three brothers and a sister: Frances Sophronia Brewer (1885-1913), Alexander "Jack" Brewer (1886-1974), Gregory Thurman Brewer (1890-1920), Isaac Valentine Brewer Jr (1893-1947). Isaac Valentine Brewer died, Elizabeth remarried Eli Underwood in 1894.

Ada Lu Buchanan Aug 18, 1889 to William Jackson Buchanan (1864-1936) and Lucinda Shofner (1861-1946) in Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky. Ada had three sisters and two brothers: Lillian (1882-1956), Mattie Mae (1887-1938), Maymn Erma (1893-1979), Harry Jackson "Hyder" Buchanan (1895-1981), and William Raymond (or Madison) Buchanan (1900-1986).

Charles and Ada Brewer began their married life in Bureau county Illinois, but quickly returned to Palo Alto (West Bend / Emmetsburg area) county by early 1900s.

Their children were:
Marie Brewer (1908-1993) married Albert Daniels (1903-1991)
Leslie Charles "Bud" Brewer (1911-1982) married Margaret Cecil Wernet Carish (1912-1978)
Wilbur Cecil "WC" Brewer (1912-2001) married Frances Harlene Jennings (1913-2000) - this is my line
Burton Isaac Brewer (1914-1992) married Helen C (died 2008)
Charles Raymond Brewer (1918-1981) married Helen Malony (?)
Lucille Sofronia Brewer (1919-1974) married Sam Cherbo (?)
Robert Jackson Brewer (1923-1995) married LaVerne T Richert (?)

Love to connect with anyone related to this Brewer / Buchanan family. I've got a lot of history going back but not much current family information. I guess keeping up to date with his brothers and sisters was not that important to my grandfather.

Thanks ... looking forward to connecting up,
MikePeterson61@gmail.com

Re: Michael Neibauer & Anna Brennan

mnei18 — 2009-01-14 06:18:24Z

My grandfather, Harold Neibauer, was the half-brother of Tom and Dorothy. His father, Michael, was first married to my great-grandmother who died in the 1918 influenza epidemic. After that, he married Anna Brennan and their offspring were Tom and Dorothy.

Let me know the information you have regarding the family tree and contact back if you would like more information.

Re: Michael Neibauer & Anna Brennan

matheson_1 — 2008-11-14 02:58:28Z

I am working on the Neibauer TREE. I know Tom and Marge from Emmetberg, Iowa. Please congtact ME.

Obits from the Mallard Leader

jaciethomsen — 2008-10-24 01:51:12Z

I have found 2 obits listed in the Mallard Leader Index on the iagenweb site. How might I get these obits? One is for Nicholas Luke Ridenour and the other is for Harold Ridenour. Ernest Grant Ridenour also died near Mallard, but did not see his obit in the index. He is buried at the Rush Lake Cemetery.

Joseph Nyborg obituary

metaphor — 2008-10-21 22:22:14Z

Joseph's obituary doesn't mention Joann at all. You can contact me directly if you would like the newspaper page containing his obit (please reference 1966 NYBORG):

maryfobian [at] comcast [dot] net

Re: Hester Family Information

PETERROBRIEN — 2008-10-21 01:44:32Z

We have a MICHAEL HESTER that married MARY A. O'BRIEN,1874-
They had seven children -names of six are Agnes, b. 1875 -
Frances J.,b. 1877 - Lida B., b.1879 - Ambrose, b. 1883 -
Cora A., b. 1888 - Leo A., b.1891 -
Since your person was born 1885, could that be the missing name ?? We are in contact with one of this family -
Please let me know your thoughts - THANKS -
Peter R. O'Brien - email pobrien1@socal.rr.com

Joseph Nyborg family, Palo Alto co

pokyp — 2008-10-06 15:04:34Z

Joseph Nyborg, wife Leala, son Lowell and adopted daughter Joann L. Shrimpton were in the 1930 Iowa census, Lost Island, Palo Alto co.

Looking for info for daughter, Joann L. Shrimpton.

Thanks,

Don Parsons

Re: ?? Highland Cemetery Rural

Jeanine_Wichman — 2008-08-21 01:14:43Z

I made a mistake. I am the granddaughter of Florence Eaton, who is the daughter of Josiah and LuElla Ryder Eaton.

Re: ?? Highland Cemetery Rural

Jeanine_Wichman — 2008-08-21 01:13:06Z

Hello cousin. Yes Highland Cemetery is north east of Ruthven in Highland Township. And yes many of our Eaton family members are buried there. Who are you looking for? I might have a picture of the tombstone.
The cemetery is across the road from where my great-grandfater Joshia Eaton farmed. All of the brothers that lived in the area had farms near there. You would go one mile north of Ruthven, turn right and go two miles east and then turn north 1/2 mile. The cemetery sits on top of the "Highland" in the area. The hill use to be a marker for early traveler when there was just grass and wetlands.

Let me know if you have any other questions. I will try to answer them.

Jeanine - granddaughter of LuElla Eaton

Re: cavalry cemetary

gwbscb — 2008-08-20 03:47:47Z

What Calvary Cemetery are you referring to - the one at Ayrshire? If so, it isn't very large. It's at the west end of Silver Lake Cemetery. There are a few burials listed at findagrave.com but I don't see your Maguires. At findagrave.com there's a photo of the cemetery entrance. Good luck. Sandra

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

gwbscb — 2008-08-20 03:41:24Z

You might check findagrave.com. A few burials are listed at that web site. There is also a map showing the cemetery location.

If you can't find the cemetery records at the City Hall, try the library. I often find cemetery listings there.

Sandra

Re: Thomas Hand /Elizabeth Jennings Hand

jackman36 — 2008-06-24 12:49:00Z

Hi - I can help you with the obits - please reply to me at kathleenpuls@comcast.net

Thomas Hand /Elizabeth Jennings Hand

bonnieh187 — 2008-06-24 06:00:38Z

Does anyone have or know where I can get an obituary for Thomas David Hand (1854-1900) or Elizabeth (Jennings) Hand (1859-1912)? They lived in Great Oak township, Palo Alto Co. and are buried in St. John's Cemetery. Thanks!

John Neville and Mary Carmody Neville

C_NevilleKlein — 2008-06-14 04:52:24Z

I am looking for information on John Neville (born about 1858 in Iowa; died 1904 in St. Louis, Mo.) He was an excavator for the railroads, and also worked as an excavator for the 1904 World's Fair. He was married to Mary Carmody, a daughter of Thomas Carmody and Ellen Boland Carmody.
John and Mary had 6 children: Thomas Francis Neville (1885-1962), Josephine "Josie" Mildred Neville (Mrs. Dan Weir), Ellen "Nellie" Neville (Mrs. John D. Galleano), Anna Neville (Mrs. Walter Stattler), John Joseph Neville, and James Raymond Neville.
If anyone has any information, send it my way! Thanks!

--Connie

CelticCousins.net site is down

Kouder — 2008-05-26 03:08:01Z

Does anyone know what happened to the site? Did it move?

Re: Livingstons of Ruthven

dlivingston31 — 2008-05-03 00:06:40Z

My great grandfather was Jack Livingston and his wife Julia Etta Livingston. My grandfather was Charles Lawrence Livingston born 4-8-82 in Minburn. My father was Fred Joseph Livingston born in Lake Township, Clay County on 11-11-06.

I very interested in corresponding with you about the Livingston descendents of of Jack and Julia.

Regards,

David Livingston

P.S. Sorry about such a long time in getting involved in geneology but I live in Houston and have just completed a trip through upper Iowa to look at grave yards and court record for Livingstons. Having found the grave site of Jack and Julie in Ruthven my interest has increased immensely.

Obit -- James D. Theil April 30, 1962 - March 12, 2008

acpoole57 — 2008-04-24 14:29:17Z

James D. Thiel, 45, Emmetsburg, died Mar. 12 in Fairmont, Minn. after a traffic accident. James Dean Thiel was born Apr. 30, 1962 in Estherville. He overcame a lot of adversities and received his G.E.D and bachelors degree. On Apr. 2, 2005, James was united in marriage with Julie Guttau, formerly of Mondamin, at First United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. James worked for RV Central in Sheldon before returning to Emmetsburg, where he was currently employed with Kerber Milling Company and actively farming with his father. James had numerous hobbies and interests. He enjoyed farming, going to the races, fishing, boating and just about anything outdoors. He was quite handy and enjoyed working and tinkering with whatever needed fixing. More than anything, James loved his family. He attended Grace Baptist Church in Emmetsburg. James Dean was known affectionately to his family as "Sammy John." He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother: Beverly (Knudson) Thiel; an infant sister, Diane Marie Thiel; grandparents: Everett and Violet Knudson and Clarence and Hazel Thiel.
Survivors include: his wife, Julie, Emmetsburg; father, Richard Thiel and his fiance, Betty Leners, Emmetsburg; three daughters, Jamie Kay Thiel and her husband, Brian Susie, Jennifer Ann Thiel, and Jessica Lynn Thiel and her husband, Jeremy Kilberg, all of Sioux City; two grandchildren, Lily Mae Susie and Ayden Thiel; five sisters, Jeannie Reinders and her husband, Dan, Havelock; Cindy Gould and her husband, Roger, of Ames; Connie Cody and her husband, Mark, Sutherland; Ruth Harlicker and her husband, Rob, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Sharrie Girres and her husband, Tim, Graettinger; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Betty (Allmon) Guttau, Mondamin; and two brothers-in-law, Craig and Mark Guttau, Mondamin; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Mar. 16 at the Grace Baptist Church in Emmetsburg. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg.
Joyce Funeral Home, Emmetsburg, was in charge of arrangements. Online Condolences may be left at www.joycefuneralhomes.com.

Respectfully submitted for other researchers.

©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2008

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

mjhellman1 — 2008-03-29 22:55:11Z

Wow. That is really neat. Ronnie is one of 26 grandchildren of Stuart & Laura's. He wsa the eldest one and unfortunately has passed away already. He had cancer.

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

JeanineWichman — 2008-03-29 21:20:23Z

My husband, Roger, was close friends with your cousin Ronnie. They lived on the same section growing up. Small world is right.

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

mjhellman1 — 2008-03-26 13:30:08Z

Yes - I am Stuart and Laura's Grandaughter. Wichman's does sound familiar. I think it might be through my Uncle James Davis's wife Marjorie. I seem to recall that her side of the family had Wichman's in it. James was Stuart and Laura's Eldest son. What a small world.

My mother had the Ruthven Centenial book. I did not know that. My sister is sending it to me. iI'm ancxious to look at it for sure.

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

JeanineWichman — 2008-03-26 02:54:24Z

If you are Stuart and Laura Davis's grandchild I might know you, since according to a comment that my grandmother, Opal Prather Carpenter made once to me when I was very small, that we were cousins to the Davis's in Ruthven. Grandma's Grandmother's mother was a Davis, living in Indiana. Do you remember any Carpenters or Wichmans?

I was just looking through the Ruthven Centennial Book, 1984, on page 329 your grandmother, Laura is listed with her parenets and grandparents. There is a copy of the book in the Ruthven Library, next door to the city hall.

Good luck with your search.

Maria Johnson - 1858 - 1919 Buried in Crown Hill Cemetery

mjhellman1 — 2008-03-26 00:47:01Z

In Maria Johnson's obituary Ruthven Free Press February 19, 1919 it states that two of her sister's were at the funeral. One - Mrs. Ole B. Nelson (my great grandmother)and Mrs. Ole Johnson (Gr-Grandmother's sister). I am trying to find a connection to Maria Johnson. Her husband Andrew passed away the year before her. Both are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Any information on them? I believe that their daughter was Anna who is also buried in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Re: Crown Hill Cemetery

mjhellman1 — 2008-03-26 00:23:15Z

I have pretty deep roots there too, however have not been back there since I was 17!!
My Grandparents Stuart & Laura Davis. Buried in Crown Hill. There are a bunch of Nelson's (her maiden name)buried there too, and a bunch of Johnson's. My sisters and I are bringing our Mother's ashes to bury there with her family next month! She will be in the cremation area of course.
I have been in conatact with Christine at the City Hall. She told me that no one has kept the list up and that perhaps if we are lucky she will get it done before we get there. I had noticed the posting and was hoping that at least I could find alist up to a particular date. I must excersize patience!!

The genealogy interest has taken over me since her death.

Thanks for your reply. You are appreciated.