349. Sheldon E. Cox (Walter Kirby Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 6 Sep 1920 in Geneseo, Henry Co, IL. He died on 13 Jun 1956 in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City Co., VA. He served in the military WWII - USMC on 6 Jan 1942. He was buried 1 in Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo, Henry Co., IL.
1. Word was recieved here of the birth of a little son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox, of Geneseo, on Monday, Sept. 6, 1920. (Geneseo Republic, Sep. 17, 1920, p. 15)
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Illinois Henry Co., Geneseo 4-wd, T626 Roll: 519 p. 176, sheet 4A, 428 North Street, age 9, with parents, Walter (55) age 1st mar; 37, owns home $3000 and Irene (39) age 1st mar; 23, and siblings, Wayne (16), Dale (13) and Margaret (11)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Illinois, Henry Co., Geneseo, wd-4 (22 Apr '40) ED 37-25, sheet 10A, 428 West North St., age 19, POB; Illinois, ed; H-3, with parents; Walter (65) (owns $2000) and Irene (49) and siblings; Wayne (26) Dale (23) and Margaret (21)
4. Muster Roll of Officers and Enlisted Men of the U.S. Marine Corps, 8th RBN, RDep, BTrs, Camp San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California; 7 Jan - 31 Jan 1942;
Cox, Sheldon E., enlisted; 6Jan42, 9, jdfr CRD, Chicago, ILL.5. 1944: Found in the WWII U.S Navy Muster Rolls (pg. 1) of the USS White Marsh sailing from San Francisco to Fray, 9 April 1944
6. Muster Roll of Officers and Enlisted Men of the U.S. Marine Corps, Headquarters Squadron, USMCAS, Navy Number 61, c/o FPO, San Francisco, Californiat; 1 Oct - 31 Oct 1945;
Seargeants:
Cox, Sheldon E., Ser. No.; 339918, MOS; 234, 29, see footnote "G"7. Muster Roll of Officers and Enlisted Men of the U.S. Marine Corps, Attached to the General Service Unit, Ninth Reserve District; 1 July - 31 July 1946;
Cox, Sheldon E.,8. Sheldon Cox Enlists as Sergeant in Army
Sheldon Cox of Geneseo left May 24 for Fort Knox, Ky after enlisting in the Army. He received
the rating of sergeant. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox of Geneseo, and his brothers, Wayne and Dale, are also in the service. Sergeant Cox served in the marines during World War II. Mrs. Cox, the former Genevieve Kososki, and two children expect to join him soon. (Geneseo Republic, June 1, 1950)9. Geneseo Soldier Wed in Germany
GENESEO - Sgt. Sheldon Cox and Mrs. Margaret Muentsch were married at Bamberg, Germany, recently. Sgt. Cox is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox of Geneseo, and the bride is the daughter of A. Barner of Stuttgart, Germany, and the late Mrs. Barner. The wedding was held in the office of the burgomeister in Bamberg, and Sgt. Leo Taylor and Pfc. Calvin Graham were the two witnesses. Miss Johanna Miller was maid of honor and SP. (3) George Osborn was best man. A dinner was served at the Bamberghauf after the ceremony for the bridal party and guests, The bride wore a gray suit with white accessories, and her bridal bouquet was of white carnations. Sgt. Cox returned last week from Bamberg, where he has been stationed for 18 months. Mrs. Cox will join her husband here later. She left today for Luzern, Switzerland, where ,she will visit with her daughter, Waltred, and her two sisters. Sgt. Cox arrived In Geneseo yesterday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox, and two children, Craig and Michelle, for two weeks, before returning to Ft. Eustice, Va., where he is temporarily stationed. (The Dispatch, may 3, 1956, p. 15)10.Sgt. Sheldon Cox
Is Visiting Here;
Weds German Girl
Sgt. Sheldon Cox and Mis Margaret Muentsch weie married at Bamberg, Germany recently. Sgt
Cox is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox of Geneseo and he is here visiting his parents and
two children, Craig and Michelle for two weeks, before returning to Ft Eustice, Virginia where he
is temporarily stationed. She is the daughter of A. Barner of Stuttgart Germany and the
late Mrs. Barner. The wedding was held in the office of the burgermeister in Bamberg, and Sgt Leo Taylor and Pfc Calvin Graham were the witnesses. Miss Johana Miller was maid of honor and Spc George Osborn was best man. A dinner was served at the Bamberghauf after the wedding for the bridal party and guests. The bride wore with white accessories and her bridal bouquet was of white carnations. Sgt Cox --- --- --- Bamberg, where he was last stationed for 18 months. Mrs. Cox will join her husband here later. She left for Luzern, Switzerland where she lives with her daughter Waltraud and her two sisters. (Geneseo Republic, May 10, 1956, p. 4)11. Last Rites Held For S. E. Cox, Drowning Victim
Services for Sergeant Sheldon E. Cox, who was drowned at Virginia Beach, Virginia, on June 13, were held Monday afternoon, June 18, in the First Presbyterian church, Geneseo. The Rev Joseph Johnston, pastor, officiated William Bean sang, and was accompanied by Mrs. Earl Offerie. Pallbearers were Perry Smith, Ben Ward, William Hodgson. John Garwood and Sherman Neuleib, all of Geneseo and Ralph Taylor of Rock Island The Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted military rites at the grave. Burial was In Oakwood cemetery. M/Sgt. Dale Cox, a brother, of Washington, D. C, accompanied the body to Geneseo. Mrs. Sheldon Cox of Lucerne, Switzerland, arrived Sunday afternoon via plane to attend her husband's services. M/Sgt. Wayne Cox, who is stationed in Tokyo. Japan, arrived here Sunday morning. He left Tokyo six hours after he had talked Thursday by phone with his rnother, Mrs. Walter Cox of Geneseo, who told him of the death of his brother. He crossed the Pacific on a military air transport. Sheldon was swimming with a friend. Corporal Bobby R Farris, and a woman identified as Shirley Tibbs of nearby Warwick. She and Cox called for help while swimming about 50 yards off shore, and Farris was able to rescue the woman. When he returned Cox had disappeared. The body was recovered. The 35 year old sergeant was born in Genesco September 1920. He was a member of the Geneseo Stewart Masons Lodge, Geneseo Post 5083, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the First Presbyterian church of Geneseo. Surviving in additlon to his wife, are a son, Craig, 7, and a daughter, Michelle, 6, who resides with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter K. Cox, Geneseo: two brothers, Master Sergeant Wayne, Tokyo; and Dale, Washington, D. C, and
a maternal grandfather, Henry Combs of Geneseo. (Geneseo Republic, June 21, 1956, p. 13)12. Master Sergeant Dale Cox, left Friday morning. June 22, for Washington, D C. where he is stationed at the national airport. He was the escort for the body of his brother, Sergeant Sheldon Cox, who was drowned June 13. (Geneseo Republic, June 28, 1956, p. 2)
13. 2 Norfolk Boys Ft Eustis Soldier Drowning Victims
Two youngsters who were “raised on the water” drowned near Norfolk yesterday and a 45 year old soldier perished while swimming at Virginia Beach. The youngsters were Kenneth Clyde Payne Jr., 8 and James Nison Dennis Jr., 14. Kenneth was lost when he toppled overboard from a 12 foot skiff. Dennis who was in the boat with him, dived into the water in a desperate attempt to rescue the younger boy who was his cousin. Both went down before they were able to get back to boat in which they had been pleasure cruising in the Lafayette River. Sgt. Sheldon E. Cox, 45 of Ft. Eustis, drowned while swimming about 150 yards offshore from the foot of 15th St. at Virginia Beach. Three Ft. Story soldiers drowned last month during maneuvers al the Army base, which is just above Virginia Beach. Cox’s death however, was the season’s first drowning at Virginia Beach proper. He is survived by a wife in Germany and his parents and two children in Geneseo, IL. (The Progress-Index, June 14, 1956, p. 1)14. Geneseoan Drowns At Virginia Beach; Was in Service
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Sergeant Sheldon E. Cox. 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cox. 428 West North street. Geneseo, drowned at Virginia Beach, just south and east of Norfolk on Wednesday, June 13, according to a telegram - received by the Cox family at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 14. Mrs. Cox immediately called another son, - Dale, also in the Army, who resides with his wife in Alexandria, Virginia, just across the Potomac river from Washington D.C. Dale proceeded to Virginia Beach on Thursday, June 14, to learn further details concerning his brother's demise. Sheldon, a 1940 graduate of
Geneseo high school, was stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia. He was married to a German bride on April 14, 1955. He served in the U. S. Marines for four years during World War II. Then he served for three years in the Army at Trieste, Italy. He was out of the service for about a half-year in 1954, and then returned to the Army. Surviving him in addition to his
parents are a wife, Margaret, in Germany; two children, Craig, 8, and Michelle, 7, a step-daughter in Germany, two brothers both in the service. Dale, Alexandria, Virginia, and Wayne, living with his wife and daughter in Tokyo. Japan, and a grandfather, Henry Combs, living at Geneseo and at Walnut. (Geneseo Republic, June 14, 1956)15. Sheldon Cox Estate Filed in County Court
Petition for letters of administration in the estate of Sheldon E. Cox of Gcneseo was filed in Henry county court. He died June 13 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Personal property was valued at $3.000 and no real estate was listed. His mother, Irene C. Cox of Geneseo was named administrator. Heirs are his wife, Margarete A. Cox, a son, Craig Anthony Cox and a daughter, Michaelle Jean Cox, all of Gcneseo. (Geneseo Republic, Nov. 22, 1956)
Notes:
1. Sheldon's background was Presbyterian and Genevieve's was Catholic. Sheldon was a 1940 graduate of Geneseo high school. He served in the Marines for four years during World War II. Then he served for three years in the Army at Trieste, Italy. He was out of the service for about a half-year in 1954, and then returned to the Army. At the time of his death he was stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia.
Sheldon was swimming at Virginia Beach with a friend, Corporal Bobby R. Farris, and a Shirley Tibbs of nearby Warwick. She and Sheldon called for help while swimming about 50 yards off shore, and Farris was able to rescue the woman. When he returned Sheldon had disappeared.
Genevieve has been a bookkeeper and lived in Richfield, Minnesota. When Sheldon died, his children were living with his parents in Geneseo, IL.
Sheldon married (1) Genevieve "Gen" Cecelia Kososki in Nov 1947 in Peru, LaSalle Co., IL. Genevieve was born on 14 Jul 1923 in Spring Valley, Bureau Co., IL. She died in Dec 2022 in Richfield, Hennepin Co., MN.
1. Daughter of Anthony Robert Kososki and Lillian Nickell.
- KOSOSKI, Anthony R. 66 of 2521 E Fifth died July 13th. Survived by his wife Elizabeth, daughters, Marietta and Tonette. Arrangements pending, Arizona Mortuary, Stone and Third St. (July 1966)
- Lillian died, 1 Feb. 1938, Cook Co., IL.2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Illinois, Cook Co., Tinley Park, District 2062, sheet 3A, 173rd Place, age 6, at home with parents, Anthony (30) rents $25 with radio and Lillian (27) and brother Robert (10/12)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Illinois, Cook Co., Tinley Park, Bremen, (3 Apr '40) ED 16-104, sheet 3A, 6724 North St., age 16, ed;4, POB: IL., at home with parents, Anthony R. (40) owns home $5500 and Elizabeth (31) and brother Robert (10)
4. Mrs. Sheldon Cox and children left Sunday for a summer resort in Minnesota which, is operated by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kososki parents of Mrs. Cox. Sgt Sheldon Cox is stationed with the Army in Trieste and will not return to the States until August, 1953. (Geneseo Republic, May 8, 1952)
5. Found in the 1957 Minneapolis, MN. city directory; Canty, Wallace F (Geneieve) brushmkr Flour City Brush Co h2508 3d av S (p. 200)
6. Genevieve 'Gen' Canty
Canty, Genevieve "Gen" age 99 of Richfield. Survived by her loving husband of 70 years Wally, daughter Margo Anders (Bob) of Illinois, son Craig of Arizona, and predeceased in death by daughter Michelle of Arizona. Formerly employed by Sears Roebuck and Co. Honoring Gen's request, there will be no memorial service. (Star Tribune, Dec. 29, 2022)
Notes:
1. Married 2nd; Wallace Fay Canty, 13 June 1955, Hennepin Co., MN., and lives in Minneapolis, (2007). Richfield, (2008)
Had daughter Margo Canty.
Sheldon and Genevieve had the following children:
716 M i Living Living married Living. + 717 F ii Michelle Jean Cox
Sheldon married (2) Margarete A. Barner on 14 Apr 1956 in Bamberg, Germany. Margarete was born on 6 Feb 1924 in Wernau, Germany. She died on 3 Feb 2016 in Geneseo, Henry Co., IL. She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo, Henry Co., IL.
1. Daughter of Robert Barner and Mathilde Saeman.
2. Obit: Margarete A. Crowe, 91, of Geneseo, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at Unity Point-Trinity, in Rock Island. A funeral service celebrating her life was at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8 at Vandemore Funeral Home" Crematory, in Geneseo. The Rev. Melva England officiated. A Women of the Moose service was at 11 a.m., prior to the service. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery, in Geneseo.
A visitation was one hour prior to the service (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Margarete Crowe Memorial Fund to be distributed among several charities.
Margarete was born Feb. 6, 1924, in Wernau, Germany, the daughter of Robert and Mathilde (Saeman) Barner. She was united in marriage to Sheldon Cox in 1956, and he passed away two months after their marriage. She later married Norval Willard Crowe on April 1, 1961, in Geneseo.
He preceded her in death in 2009. Margarete worked as a receptionist at the Geneseo Telephone Company for 10 years. She also assisted her husband, Norval, with his business, Crowe Ford, in Geneseo, and with his duties at the Geneseo Moose Lodge.
Margarete was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Women of the Moose for 45 years where she was active in numerous capacities, Order of the Eastern Star for 50 years and a life member of the Hammond-Henry Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed going on picnics, fishing and camping. She also enjoyed traveling and wintering in Texas with Norval.
She is survived by her daughter, Waltraud Mackey, of Luzern, Switzerland; stepsons, Gary (Theresa) Crowe, of Geneseo; and Craig Cox, of Arizona; three step-grandchildren, Kelly Crowe, Karen Robertson and Christine (Thom) Cunningham; several step-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Adolf Barner, of Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and five brothers. (Geneseo Republic (IL), February 12, 2016)
Notes:
1. Margarete resided at Lucerne, Switzerland at the time of Sheldon's death.
350. Wilhelmina (Wilamine) "Minnie" Gertrude Sparbel (Treva Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 24 Oct 1902 in Alpha, Henry Co., IL. She died 1 on 30 Jul 1980 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. Wilhelmina was employed as 1920;book keeper dental office,1940;clerk meat mkt. She was buried 2 in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare Co., MI (I).
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Illinois, Marshall Co., Saratoga, T624, Roll 311, p. 151, sheet 1A, age 7
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, T625, Roll 760, p. 172, sheet 6B, 111 East 5th St., age 17
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Mecosta Co., Morley, T626, Roll 1011, p. 118, sheet 2B, Scott St., rents home, age 27.
4. Witness at the marriage of her sister, Alice and James Lyons, at Clare, Clare Co., MI., 24 July, 1937.
5. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, Grant (15 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 62A, 582 West Prarie, owns $2000, age 45, ed H-2, POB: Illinois, with husband Paul J. W. (45) and sons Paul J. Jr. (18) and Dean A. (14)
6. Obit: Wilamine Manee
Wilamine G. Manee, 76, of Clare died Tuesday at the Clare Nursing Home. Born October 24, 1903 in Peoria, Illinois, Mrs. Manee was the daughter of John and Theresa Sparbel. She married Paul Manee in Clare in 1920. Mrs. Manee lived in Clare for the last 45 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by 2 sons, Paul of Clare and Dean of Midland, 3 brothers, Jack and Bob both of Lansing and Bill of Whitecloud; 5 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Thompson of Big Rapids, Mrs. Alice Lyons of Midland, Mrs. Doris Tryan of Lansing, Mrs. Janie Woodward and Mrs. Helen Maxwell, both of Clare; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 1, from the Clare Chapel of the Coker Funeral Home, Inc. Rev. Msgr. Thomas R. Horton officiated and burial followed in the Cerry Grove Cemetery. (Clare Sentinel, Aug. 6, 1980, p. 12)
Notes:
1. ? Michigan marriage index shows her mother as Feeniane Koats.
2. State of Michigan Probate File No. 8516, Estate of Wilamine G. Manee.
Wilhelmina married 1, 2 Paul James Wesley Manee on 4 Apr 1921 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. Paul was born 3 on 3 Dec 1894 in Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co., MI. He died on 13 Mar 1957 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. Paul served in the military WWI 19 Feb 1918 - 11 Jul 1919 in Camp Hosp #9 Med Dept. He was buried 4 on 17 Mar 1957 in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, Clare Co., MI (I). He was employed as 1920;salesman, meat mkt, 1930;cutter at meat market,1940;proprietor retail meat mkt.
1. Son of Clarence F. Manee and Carrie Moore.
- Clarence Manee Departs This Life At Home Of Son, Funeral Services held Monday afternoon with interment in Cerry Grove, At the home of his son, Paul, in Wise township last Friday, occured the death of Clarence Manee, following an illness of many months. The deceased was born in Hillsdale county, Michigan, April 8, 1873 and was 58 years, four months, and twenty days of age at the time of his death. The Manee family resided near Nester Dam when they first came to Clare county, and later Mr. Manee established the meat market now owned by Ramey & Feighner which he sold to Mr. Ramey thirteen years ago. They moved to Mecosta county and resided there until last spring when they purchased the Burch farm in Wise township. He is survived by his widow and two children, Paul and Mrs. Marjorie Jerred, of Clare, also four grandchildren, one sister, Florence L. Manee and a brother, George W., of Jackson. Funeral services was held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. W. W. Hurd officiating and interment made in Cherry Grove cemetery. (Sep. 4, 1931)2. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Michigan, Hillsdale Co., Hillsdale, sheet 2A, age 5, b. Dec 1894, Michigan, at home with parents; Clarence and Carrie, sibling; Marjory
3. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Michigan, Hillsdale Co., Hillsdale, district 109, sheet 3B, age 15, at home with parents; Clarence and Carrie, sibling; Marjory and Florence.
4. Michigan Census of WWI Veterans card index, 1917-1919
Paul James Manee
15 Feb 1918
Camp Greenleaf, Catoosa, Georgia
Residence Place: Clare, Clare
Military Unit: Hdg Co 15th Battalion
Rank: Private
Birth Date: 3 Dec 1895
Father: Clarence F. Manee
Mother: Carrie Manee
Spouse: Lena Hoefle
Spouse Birth Date: 15 Jan 1900
Spouse Birth Place: Clare, Michigan5. 1917: WWI Draft Registration Card: Manee Paul J. age 22, address: 406 East 6th St., Clare Michigan, DOB: 3 Dec. 1895, Are you natural born citizen? Yes, POB: Hillsdale, Michigan, Occp: Standard Oil Agent, Clare, Michigan, single, caucasion, Claim Exemption: Yes, flat feet, floating knee cap. Medium build, stout, blue eyes, brown hair, signed Paul James Manee, 5 June 1917, second ward, Clare, Michigan.
6. Hoefle - Manee
At the residence of the groom's parents in this city on Sunday, Feb. 1, Rev. Davis joined in marriage Paul Manee and Miss Lena Hoefle, both of this city. Their home will be here where the groom will enter into the meat business with his father, Clarence Manee. Congratulations. (The Clare Sentinel, Feb. 5, 1920, p. 1)7. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Michigan, Clare Co., Clare wd-2, T625, Roll 760, p. 173, sheet 7A, East 6th St., rents home, age 25, at home with parents.
8. COURT HOUSE NEWS
Clare County
Marriage Licenses
Paul J. Manee, 26, Clare
Minnie G. Sparbel, 19, Clare
(Clare Sentinel, April 7, 1921)9. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Michigan, Mecosta Co., Morley, T626, Roll 1011, p. 118, sheet 2A, Scott St., rents home, age 36.
10. Witness at the marriage of her sister, Alice and James Lyons, at Clare, Clare Co., MI., 24 July, 1937.
11. 30 Years Ago
John E. Sparbel Post, Clare V.F.W. acted as host to delegations from 16 state V.F.W. Post for the state convention Sunday. Thirty new members were given the impressive degree work. Paul Manee, commander of the post was presented during the ceremony, given a gavel, the gift of Mrs. John E. Sparbel, widow of the veteran after whom the post was named. (Clare Sentinel, Nov. 5, 1969, p. 4)12. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, Grant (15 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 62A, 582 West Prarie, owns $2000, age 45, ed C-1, POB: Michigan, with wife Minnie G. (37) and sons Paul J. Jr. (18) and Dean A. (14)
13. 1942: WWII Draft Registration Card: ser.# 769, Paul James Manee, Residence; Prairie Ave., Clare, Mich., Mailing address; 123 W. 4th St., Clare, Mich., age; 47, POB: Hillsdale, Mich., DOB: 3 Dec. 1895, Name and address of person who will always know your address; Dean Manee, Prairie Ave., Clare, Mich., Employer's name; self, height; 5' 8", weight; 225, eyes; blue, hair; brown, Date: 27 April 1942, Clare, Mich.
14. Obit: Illness Fatal To Paul Manee
Paul Manee, 62, sales manager for radio station WCEN, at Mt. Pleasant died Wednesday evening March 13 at the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. Mr. Manee became seriously ill last November and had been a patient at the University Hospital, in Ann Arbor, the Clare General Hospital, and for the past month at the Veterans Hospital. Born in Hillsdale, Michigan, December 3, 1894, the son of Clarence and Carrie Manee, he attended high school and college there, coming to Clare in 1916. He joined the Armed Forces in 1917. In 1921 he was married to the former Miss Wilhemina Sparbel and they continued to make their home in Clare. Mr. Manee was active in the civic affairs of the city serving at one time as a member of the city council. He was in the meat retailing business here for many years, and became sales manager for the radio station when it was established in Mt. Pleasant. Surviving are his widow; two sons Paul Manee Jr., and Dean, of Clare, five grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Jerred of Clare, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Thurston Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with Rev. Hugh Kennedy of the Clare Congregational Church officiating, and interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery. The profusion of flowers spoke more than words of the esteem of his many friends. (The Clare Sentinel, Mar. 21, 1957, p. 8)
Notes:
1. Paul James MANEE; age 25; white; residence Clair, Michigan; birthplace Hillsdale, Michigan; occupation merchant; father Clarence F. MANEE; mother Carrie MOORE; no previous marriage; married 1 February 1920; (date of license Jan 30, 1920) in Clair, Clair County, Michigan; by Edwin W. Davis, Clergyman; witnesses C. F. MANEE and Mrs. C. MANEE both of Clair, Michigan; Lena M. HOEFLE; age 19; white; residence Clair, Michigan; birthplace Clair County, Michigan; no occupation; father Godtfried HOEFLE; mother Libbie HOKE; no previous marriage. Comment under listing says 'Groom in War Service against Germany from Clair County, Michigan'. (1871-1930 Michigan Clare County Vital Records - Marriages; page 170; record # 6)2. Paul J. MANEE married Minnie G. SPARBEL on 4 April 1921 and is listed as one previous marriage; occupation salesman. (1871-1930 Michigan Clare County Vital Records)
3. Military ser.# 754414
4. Held the rank of Corporal.
They had the following children:
+ 718 M i Paul James Manee + 719 M ii Dean Alton Manee
352. Robert Joseph Sparbel (Treva Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 6 May 1906 in Alpha, Henry Co., IL. He died 1, 2 on 3 May 1986 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Robert was employed as 1930;fireman, RR,1980s;Traffic Controller Michigan State Liquor Control Commision,1940;clerk Traffic Controller Michigan State Liquor Control Commision. He was buried on 6 May 1986 in Deepdale Cemetery, Delta Twp., Ingham Co., MI.
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Illinois, Marshall Co., Saratoga, T624, Roll 311, p. 151, sheet 1A, age 3
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, T625, Roll 760, p. 172, sheet 6B, 111 East 5th St., age 13
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Grant Township, T626, Roll 975, p. 221, sheet 1A, age 24, with parents John E. age 58, owns home with radio, age at 1st marr. 21, and Treva C. (50) and siblings Janetta (20), Helen (14) and Doris (12)
4. 1935: "Thelma Nelson, Robert Sparbel quietly united"
Miss Thelma Nelson, daughter of Theron Nelson of Ludington, Route 2, and Robert Sparbel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sparbel of Clare, were united in marriage at a quiet ceremony performed at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. Maylan Jones officiating. For her wedding the bride chose a simple dress of blue waffle weave crepe, trimmed with silver. The couple was unattended. After the service the couple returned to the home of the bride's father, where a wedding dinner was served. Mrs. Sparbel was graduated from Ludington high school. Mr. Sparbel is employed by Heath Trucking Co. of Lansing, where the couple will make their home. Tuesday evening the West Amber Community club and a group of friends and neighbors held a charivari and shower for Mr. and Mrs. Sparbel at the Nelson home. Many gifts for their new home were received by the newlyweds. (Ludington Daily News, Sept. 12, 1935, p. 2)5. Found in the 1937 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) mgr Heath's Delivery Service h317 W VanBuren (p. 367)
6. Found in the 1939 Lansing city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) clk Inter-State Motor System h620 N Foster av (p. 504)7. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigam, Ingham Co., Lansing, wd-8 (9 Apr '40) ED 33-64, sheet 8A, 620 North Foster St., owns $2000, age 34, POB: Illinois, ed 8, with wife Thelma L. (30?)
8. 1940: WWII Draft Registration card; Robert Joseph Sparbel, ser# 926, address: 620 N. Foster, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, Mailing address: same, age; 35, DOB; 6 May 1906, POB; Alpha, Ill., Name and address of person who will always know your address; Mrs. Thelma Lucele Sparbel, wife, 620 N. Foster, Lansing, Ingham, Mich., Employer; Interstate Motor Freight., Place of employment; 314 E Saginaw, Lansing, Mich., race; white, height; 5' 10", weight; 165, eyes; Blue, hair; Brown, Name on left arm, Local Board No. 4, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 16 Oct 1940.
9. Found in the 1941 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) clk Inter-State Motor Freight h620 N Foster av (p. 528)
10. Found in the 1946 Lansing, MI. directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) clk State Liquor Control Comm h620 N Foster (p. 632)
11. Found in the 1949-50 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) traffic mgr State Liquor Control Comm h1415 Roosevelt (p. 694)12. Found in the 1959 Lansing, MI city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma N) traffic mgr State Liquor Control Comm h1244 Downer av (p. 1260)
13. Obit:
SPARBEL, ROBERT J., 79, of Lansing, retired Michigan Liquor Control Commission traffic manager, died Saturday. Services 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel.SPARBEL, ROBERT J. Lansing Age 79, died May 3, 1986. Born May 6, 1906 in Alpha, IL, Mr. Sparbel was a Lansing resident since 1926 and was formerly employed as the Traffic Manager of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, retiring in 1971 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, F. & A.M. Lodge 404 of Claire, Capitol Chapter 9 R.A.M. and Lansing Commandery 25 K.T. Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma on April 12. 1986, Mr. Sparbel is survived by 2 sons, Robert N. of Virginia and Gary D. of Portage; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers. Warren L. of Freemont and John of Lansing; 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Maxwell and Doris Tryon of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2:30 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey L. Hayes, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Deepdale Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends Monday at the Funeral Home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Casket bearers and Honor Guards will be provided by Lansing Commandery 25, K.T. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. (Lansing State Journal, May 5, 1986, p. 14)
Robert married 1 Thelma Lucille Nelson on 10 Sep 1935 in Hastings, Barry Co., MI. Thelma was born on 21 Sep 1909 in Iona, Lyman Co., SD. She died 2, 3 on 12 Apr 1986 in East Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Thelma was buried in Deepdale Cemetery, Delta Twp., Ingham Co., MI. She was employed as 1930;teacher.
1. Daughter of Theron Marcus Nelson and Sarah Aurilla "Rilla" McDonald. (McDonnold)
- THERON NELSON EXPIRES TODAY
Theron Nelson, 55, [ 57 ] who formerly lived in Amber township, died this morning at his farm near Hart. Mr. Nelson was born in Rockford, III. Surviving are a son, Donald of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Sparbel of Lansing and Mrs. Elsie Balavitch of Riverton township, and four grandchildren. Funeral services, under the direction of Dorrell funeral home, will be announced later.
- Nelson Funeral to Be Saturday
Funeral services for Theron Nelson of Hart, who died Wednesday at his farm home, will
be held from Dorrell chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mr. Emil A. Runkel, pastor of First Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral chapel until time of the service. Mr. Nelson, who was born in Rockford, III., June 23, 1888, had lived in Amber township from 1921 until he moved to Hart one year ago. He is survived by a son, Donald Nelson of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Sparbel of Lansing and Mrs. Elsie Balavitch of Riverton township; four grandchildren; and four brothers, Loyal Nelson of Green Bay, Wis., Theodore Nelson of lona, S.D., Clarence Nelson of Hot Springs, S.D., and Moms Nelson of Rockford, III. (July 1945)2. Found in the 1910 U.S Census South Dakota, Lyman Co., Iona, T624, Roll 1484, p. 93, sheet 3A, age 7/12, at home with parents.
3. Found in the 1920 U.S Census South Dakota, Lyman Co., 101-Twp, T625, Roll 1722, p. 212, sheet 4B, age 10, at home with parents.
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Mason Co., Amber, District 1, sheet 3B, age 20, at home with her parents.
5. 1935: "Miss Thelma Nelson to Wed on Sept. 10"
Theron Nelson of Ludington, Route 2, announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter, Miss Thelma, and Robert Sparbel of Lansing. The marriage will be an event of Sept. 10. (Ludington Daily News, Aug. 31, 1935, p. 2)6. Found in the 1937 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) mgr Heath's Delivery Service h317 W VanBuren (p. 367)
7. Found in the 1939 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) clk Inter-State Motor System h620 N Foster av (p. 504)8. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigam, Ingham Co., Lansing, wd-8 (9 Apr '40) ED 33-64, sheet 8A, 620 North Foster St., owns $2000, age 30, POB: South Dakota, ed C-1, with husband Robert J. (34)
9. Found in the 1941 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) clk Inter-State Motor Freight h620 N Foster av (p. 528)
10. Found in the 1946 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) clk State Liquor Control Comm h620 N Foster (p. 632)11.1948: "20 Years Ago"
Thelma Nelson was announced as valedictorian and Margaret Engfer salutatorian of Ludington high school graduating class. (Ludington Daily News, Apr. 30, 1948, p. 2)12. Found in the 1949-50 Lansing, MI. city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma L) traffic mgr State Liquor Control Comm h1415 Roosevelt (p. 694)
13. Found in the 1959 Lansing, MI city directory; Sparbel, Robt J (Thelma N) traffic mgr State Liquor Control Comm h1244 Downer av (p. 1260)
14. Obit: Thelma Nelson Sparbel
Thelma Nelson Sparbel, 76, died Saturday at a Lansing hospital following an extended illness. Thelma Nelson was born Sept. 21, 1910 in South Dakota, and moved to the Ludington area with her family as a child around 1920. She was married in 1935 in Lansing to Robert Sparbel who survives. She attended Ludington schools and graduated from County Normal. She taught school in the area. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Robert of Virginia, and Gary of Kalamazoo; a sister, Elsie Balavitch of Paris, Mich.; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by a brother, Donald Nelson, of Ludington. (Ludington Daily News, Apr. 14, 1986, p. 2)
Notes:
1. Taught in one room school house at Custer, Mason Co., Michigan.
They had the following children:
+ 720 M i Living 721 M ii Gary Don Sparbel was born 1 on 17 Mar 1946 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. He died on 16 Jul 2018 in Portage, Kalamazoo Co., MI. He was employed as 2000;Librarian.
1. "VIA Stork Special"
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Sparbel of Lansing are parents of a son born March 17 at Sparrow hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Sparbel formerly was Miss Thelma Nelson of Ludington Route 2. (Ludington Daily News, Mar. 19, 1946, p. 2)
2. Gary Sparbel retired from the Portage District Library on January 7, 2011 after 30 years of service.
3. Obit: Sparbel, Gary
Gary Sparbel of Portage, MI passed away July 16, 2018. He was born March 17, 1946 in Lansing. He earned his Master's degree in Librarianship at Western Michigan University and worked as a reference librarian at Portage District Library for 30 years. Gary is survived by his wife: Deborah Ralston Sparbel; brother: Robert N. (Carol) Sparbel; close nieces: Amity and Desiree; nieces: Emily, Ariyanna, Juliette, Renee, Marli; Nephew: Bert; brother in-laws: Rick Ralston and Vaughn (Lynda) Ralston; sister in-law: Roberta Ralston; and special friends: Steve (Carol) Belson and Carolyn Mainone. Gary is preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Thelma (Nelson) Sparbel, father and mother in-law: Robert and Winifred (Herr) Ralston; and niece: Alena. Please visit Gary's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com where you can archive a photo, sign the guestbook, and share a memory. Memorial donations can be made to the Portage District Library or the charity of your choice. (Kalamazoo Gazette, July 29, 2018)
Notes:
1. Occupation: Adult Services Librarian, Portage District Library, Portage, Michigan.
2. Michigan State University degree in Wildlife Management; Teacher’s Certificate from Western Michigan, Master’s degree in librarianship from Western Michigan University.
3. Memorial: Although he saw so many of the most amazing places, what made these experiences so special for Gary Sparbel was sharing them with his wife. He was kind, helpful, and inquisitive with an insatiable thirst to learn more about the world around him. Gary loved learning more about his roots and was so proud of where he came from. He was the sort of person who could find beauty in the simplest of things, and he was content in whatever came his way. Gary will be deeply missed, but he leaves behind a priceless collection of memories that his friends and loved ones will forever hold near and dear to their hearts.
During the first half of the 1940s, the eyes of our nation were focused overseas as WWII raged on. With the war’s end in 1945, there was much to celebrate as the dark days of the Great Depression and the harsh realities of war were finally a thing of the past. It was shortly after the end of WWII that Robert and Thelma (Nelson) Sparbel were eagerly awaiting the birth of their new baby, as the promise of spring appeared on the horizon in March of 1946. Their wait was finally over on March 17th as they welcomed the birth of the baby boy they named Gary in Lansing, Michigan. He was one of two children, raised in the family home alongside his brother, Bob.
Growing up in Lansing, Gary was a young boy of his generation. His father worked as State Traffic Manager for Michigan Liquor Control, while his mother was a homemaker. As a student, Gary attended Lansing Public Schools, including Lansing Eastern High School. While in high school, he created a job for himself mowing lawns and snowplowing driveways. He knew that he would never be able to get away with anything, because he was 6'4" and had flaming red hair, earning him the nickname Fireball.
After graduating from high school, big changes were in store for Gary. He earned a degree in wild life management at Michigan State University. Then he spent some time serving in the Army, working as a surgical assistant in Vietnam. After that he started taking classes at Western Michigan University. This proved to be quite fateful as it was there that he met the young woman of his dreams. Her name was Deborah, and they met because his friend was dating a girl Deb knew on campus. It didn’t take the couple long to fall deeply in love. With a desire to spend the rest of their lives together, Gary and Deborah were married on August 3, 1974.
One of Gary’s favorite things to do with his wife was to travel. They took some trips out to the West Coast, driving the first time and taking an Amtrak train the second time. One of the most amazing parts was stopping at Glacier National Park, which they enjoyed so much they did it each time. Gary and his wife drove down the Oregon coast and also took a trip through some northern New England states like Maine and New Hampshire among others. They took a bus trip group to Missouri, and when they were 10 miles from Arkansas, they hired a driver to take both of them to Arkansas just to say that they had been there. Gary spent a lot of time researching his genealogy and visited the places where their ancestors lived. They have been to 38 states over the years. They liked going to the Renaissance Festival in Holly. Gary even liked dressing up, too. He and his wife took birding field trips through Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. They did a lot of bird watching in Sault Ste. Marie and Point Pelee in Ontario.
Throughout his life, Gary was one to be busy. He worked at several different libraries while also working on his master's degree. Then he spent 30 years working as a librarian at the Portage Library. Gary was an amazing cook when it came to BBQ, and he was all about low and slow with things like pulled pork and beef brisket. He even competed in various BBQ competitions throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa. In addition to traveling and genealogy, Gary enjoyed making fused glass after taking classes at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts. Since he and Deborah loved birding, a perfect day for Gary would have included walking around looking for birds for hours while enjoying a meal with friends in the midst of it.
Around home he could often be found out gardening and planting. Together he and his wife went to many shows and concerts, including several Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney concerts. A cat lover, Gary and his wife had three cats throughout their married lives.
As his family and friends can attest, Gary Sparbel was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was hardworking and very determined with a love for life that was contagious to all who were near. It was easy to see the love Gary had for his family, and the memories they made together are so very precious. Friendly, helpful, outgoing, and sometimes silly, he was a friend to many in the community he called home throughout much of his life. Gary will never be forgotten.Gary married Living.
353. Dorothea Maud Sparbel (Treva Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 22 Aug 1907 in Alpha, Henry Co., IL. She died 1 on 11 May 1984 in Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI. She was employed as 1940;book keeper drygoods store. She was buried 2 in Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI (i).
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Illinois, Marshall Co., Saratoga, T624, Roll 311, p. 151, sheet 1A, age 2
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, T625, Roll 760, p. 172, sheet 6B, 111 East 5th St., age 12
3. HINKLEVILLE
Miss Dorothy Sparbel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sparbel, was married to Glen Thompson May 4th, at Big Rapids. Miss Dorothy has been employed at the Parker & Ryan dry goods store in that city the past seven years. They will make their home in Big Rapids. Congratulations. (The Clare Sentinel, May 12, 1933, p. 7)4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Mecosta Co., Big Rapids, wd-4 (18 Apr '40) ED 54-6, sheet 11A, 138 Sanborn, rents $22.50, age 32, ed H-2, POB: Illinois, with husband Glenn (41) and son Richard (3). Maid; Maggie Ruthledge (18)
Dorothea married Glenn Eli Thompson on 4 May 1933 in Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI. Glenn was born 1 on 19 Jan 1898 in Stanwood, Mecosta Co., MI. He died on 27 Aug 1957 in Rogers Dam, Mecosta Co., MI. Glenn was buried 2 in Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI (I). He was employed as 1924;electrician,1930;automobile salesman,1940;manager salesman auto garage.
1. Son of James R. Thompson and Addie Sarah Mitchell.
2. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Michigan, Mecosta Co., Mecosta Twnsp, sheet 5, age 2, Jan 1898, POB: Michigan, with parents James R. (35) June 1865, POB: MI, and Addie (25) Mar 1875, POB: MI, and sister Celia A. (4) June 1895
3. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Michigan, Mecoasta Co., Mecosta, sheet 13A, age 12, with parents James (43) marr. 16 yrs and Addie (35) marr. 16 yrs, 3 of 3 children, and sisters Cola (14) and Carman (4)
4. WWI Draft Registration Card; Glenn Eli Thompson, address: 122 W. Barnes, Lansing, Ingham Co., Mich., age; 20, DOB: Jan. 19, 1898, white, native born, occp; electrical rayometer, Reo Motor Car Co., Lansing, Mich., Nearest relative; Mrs. James Corbett (mother), RFD #2 Stanwood, Mecosta Co., Mich., height; med., build; slender, color of eyes; blue, color of hair, blond, 12 Sept., 1918
5. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Ingham Co., Lansing, wd-6, sheet 28A, 2425 Harding Ave., age 32, age at 1st marr. 26, rents $25, with radio, and wife Lula (26)
6. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Mecosta Co., Big Rapids, wd-4 (18 Apr '40) ED 54-6, sheet 11A, 138 Sanborn, rents $22.50, age 41, ed 8, POB: Michigan, with wife Dorothea (32) and son Richard (3). Maid; Maggie Ruthledge (18)
7. 1942: WWII Draft Registration card; Glenn Eli Thompson, ser# 60, address: 138 Sanborn Ave., Big Rapids, Mecosta, Mich., Mailing address: same, age; 44, DOB; 19 Jan 1898, POB; Stanwood, Mich., Name and address of person who will always know your address; Mrs. Adah Biehler, N. State St. Big Rapids, Employer; Waddell Bros + Co., Big Rapids, Place of employment; Car State + Maple, Big Rapids, Mecosta, Mich., race; white, height; 5’ 7 1/4”, weight; 160, eyes; Blue, hair; Gray, Local Board No. 1, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, 16 Feb 1942.
8. Obit: Glenn E. Thompson
BIG RAPIDS -- Glenn E. Thompson, 59, of Rogers Heights, was found dead Tuesday along a rural road near Big Rapids. Dr. John A. White, Mecosta County Medical Examiner, said death was caused by self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Rogers Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland View Cemetery. (28 Aug. 1957)9. DEATHS
Word was received here Tuesday of the death of Glen Thompson, husband of the former Dorothy Sparbel, and they lived in Clare for six years, prior to going to Big Rapids ten years ago. The Thompsons have one son, Richard. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon (today) from the Rogers Funeral Home in Big Rapids at 2:00 o'clock. (Clare Sentinel, 29 Aug. 1957)
Notes:
1. Married first: Lulu Barrett, 9 Feb 1924, at Lansing, MI.
They had the following children:
+ 722 M i Richard Glen Thompson
354. John Keith Sparbel (Treva Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 14 Jul 1908 in Alpha, Henry Co., IL. He died 1 on 30 Mar 1993 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. He was employed as 1930;labor at Motor Wheel Mfg.,1940;instrument man state hwy dept.,. He was buried 2 on 3 Apr 1993 in Surrey Township Cemetery, Farwell, Clare Co., MI.
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Illinois, Marshall Co., Saratoga, T624, Roll 311, p. 151, sheet 1A, age 1
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, T625, Roll 760, p. 172, sheet 6B, 111 East 5th St., age 11
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Ingham Co., Lansing wd-4, precinct 5, T626, Roll 991, p. 172, sheet 10A, W. Jefferson St., age 22, border at the home of Verne W. Moline.
4. HINKLEVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. John Sparbel and family attended the wedding of their son and brother, John Jr., to Miss Ruth Repphum Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was performed at the bride's parental home near Farwell. We extend them our best wishes. (The Clare Sentinel, Dec. 20, 1935, p. 15)5. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Gladwin Co., Gladwin, wd-3+4 (8 Apr '40) ED 26-9, sheet 81A, age 32, ed H-2, POB: Illinois, with wife Ruth (25)
Residence in 1935: Clare, MI.6. 1940: WWII Draft Registration card; John Keith Sparbel, ser# 962, address: R.F.D. No. 3, Clare, Mich., Mailing address: same, age; 32, DOB; 14 July 1908, POB; Alpha, Ill., Name and address of person who will always know your address; Mrs. Treva Cox Sparbel, mother, R.F.D. No.3, Clare, Mich., Employer; State Highway Dept., Place of employment; Lansing, Mich., race; white, height; 5' 7 1/2", weight; 128, eyes; Hazel, hair; Brown, Local Board No. 1, Clare, Clare County, Michigan, 16 Oct 1940.
7. Found in the 1949-50 Lansing, MI city directory; Sparbel, John K (Ruth M) hwy eng State Hwy Dept h1805 New York av (p. 694)
8. Found in the 1959 Lansing, MI city directory; Sparbel, John K (Ruth M) design eng State Hwy Dept h1805 New York av (p. 1260)
9. Obit:
SPARBEL, JOHN K.f 84, Michigan Department of Transportation retiree, died Tuesday. Memorial services 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel.SPARBEL, JOHN K. Lansing Born July 14, 1908 in Alpha, IL; died March 30, 1993 at the age of 84. Mr. Sparbel retired from the State of Michigan, Department of Transportation, in July of 1970, after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by 1 son, Wayne Alan (1980); surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ruth; 1 daughter, Lois K. Sparbel of Lansing; 1 son, John W. Sparbel of Carson City; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 1 brother, Warren Sparbel of Fremont; 2 sisters, Helen Maxwell and Doris Tryon, both of Lansing. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co., Lansing Chapel with the Rev. David L. Thiele, Pastor with Christ Lutheran Church, officiating. There will be no visitation. In memory of Mr. Sparbel, those desiring may make contributions to Christ Lutheran Church or Hospice of Lansing. (Lansing State Journal, March 31, 1993, p. 8)
10. FUNERAL
SPARBEL, JOHN K. Lansing Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel. There will be no visitation. Those desiring may make contributions to Christ Lutheran Church or Hospice of Lansing. (Lansing State Journal, April 1, 1993, p. 12)Notes:
1. John attended Hinkleyville grade school and Clare High School. In the winter of 1924/25 he and his entire family went to Tampa, Florida to work in the citrus groves. This was necessary because his father had lost his military pension and they couldn’t afford to buy coal to heat the home on the farm. They lived in tents in Florida where John worked harvesting oranges. One day when he came home he brought the remains of a 6 ft. long rattlesnake he had killed in the grove and his mother would not allow him to continue with that work. He subsequently worked in the packing plant. In 1930, John was working at a motor wheel manufacturing plant in Lansing, and rooming with the family of Verne Moline, at 216 West Jefferson (ED 33-28, sh 10A).
When John was 17 or 18 he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps near Sault St. Marie, Michigan. He met his wife where she was working at a grocery store in Farwell, Michigan. Their first home was a 6’ long canvas and wooden trailer that they hauled behind their car while working for the Michigan Highway Department on road crews. When he was 28 or 29 he worked for the Rural Electrification Administration. Later he was rehired by the Michigan Highway Dept. and spent the remainder of his working years there working his way up to head of design. The family’s first home was in Clare, Michigan where they lived for a little over six years. They later settled in Lansing, Michigan in August 1943 where his wife still resides. He died at the family home, 1805 New York Avenue, Lansing, Michigan on 30 March 1993. He is buried in plot 471, space 4 of the Surrey Twp. Cemetery, Clare, Michigan. As of June 2004, Ruth still resides at her home in Lansing. Her daughter Lois lives with her. [Bill U.]
John married Ruth Magdalena Repphun on 15 Dec 1935 in Farwell, Clare Co., MI. Ruth was born on 22 Apr 1914 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. She died on 25 Oct 2008 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Ruth was buried 1 in Surrey Township Cemetery, Farwell, Clare Co., MI (i).
1. Daughter of Jacob Johan Repphun and Christiana Burkhardt.
- Jacob J, Repphun, 82, passed away April 3, at Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6 in the afternoon, from the family residence at Ferguson Lake, Rev. Robert Voss officiating. Burial will be in Surrey cemetery. (April 1956)
- Mrs. Christina Repphun, 85, a former Surrey Township resident, who was born December 21 in Germany, passed away suddenly August 21 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Sparbel, 1805 New York Ave., Lansing. Mrs. Repphun is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frieda Lacey of Rochester and Mrs. Ruth Sparbel of Lansing, one son, William of Leonard, Michigan, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren besides several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 24 from the Coker Funeral Home in Farwell with Rev. Henry Gross minister of Christ Lutheran Church in Lansing, officiating. Burial was in Surrey Cemetery. (Aug 1960)2. Found in the 1920 U.S Michigan, Clare Co., Surrey, District 146, sheet 6B, age 5, at home with her parents
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Michigan, Clare Co., Surrey, District 18, sheet 2B, age 18, at home with her parents
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Gladwin Co., Gladwin, wd-3+4 (8 Apr '40) ED 26-9, sheet 81A, age 25, ed H-4, POB: Michigan, with husband John (32)
Residence in 1935: Farwell, Clare Co., MI.5. Found in the 1949-50 Lansing city directory; Sparbel, John K (Ruth M) hwy eng State Hwy Dept h1805 New York av (p. 694)
6. 50th Anniversary
of J. Repphuns
Observed August 2
The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Repphun was celebrated Saturday when several of their relatives and friends gathered at their home to help them enjoy the pleasant occasion. Those present were their daughter, Mrs. Jack Sparbel and family, of Lansing; their son, William Repphun and daughter, of Leonard; his sisters, Mrs. William Foell and Miss M. Repphun, of Farwell; Mrs. Bernice Walz, of Leonard; Mr. and Mrs. Riese and Mr. and Mrs. Stump, of Royal Oak; and friends from Farwell. Everyone had a very enjoyable day and Mr. and Mrs. RCppliun received many lovely gifts. (Clare Sentinel, Aug. 7, 1953)7. Found in the 1959 Lansing, MI city directory; Sparbel, John K (Ruth M) design eng State Hwy Dept h1805 New York av (p. 1260)
8. Obit: Ruth Magdalena Sparbel Lansing Ruth went to be with her Lord Saturday, October 25, 2008, after many years of pain. She was a generous, kind and loving mother and friend. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John K.; and her son, Wayne, whom she cared for till their passing in her home. Surviving are her son, John W. (Connie) Sparbel of Carson City, NV; daughter, Lois K. Sparbel of Lansing, who cared for her mother for many years; grandchildren, Melissa, Kristan, James and Jeffrey; great-grandsons, Robert and Garrett; and many nieces and nephews. Ruth was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church and spent many years with the Doris Guild supporting the church with handcrafted tatted stationery. She taught many friends tatting in her home. For years she could be found in her beautiful garden sharing plants and knowledge. She always had time to listen and room for one more. Ruth was born in Detroit and grew up in the Farwell, Clare area. After she married, her and her husband lived in over 100 cities in Michigan with her job as a highway design engineer. They settled in Lansing in 1949 and raised their family. She outlived breast cancer, severe osteoporosis, limited mobility and loss of a son, but never lost faith. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48912, and RDC at Christ Lutheran Church, which she faithfully supported. The family thanks her wonderful friends for their support and Hospice of Lansing for their care. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing.
They had the following children:
723 M i John William Sparbel was born on 8 Sep 1942 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. He died on 30 Oct 2008 in Carson City, Carson City Co., NV.
1. Found in the 1959 Lansing, MI city directory; Sparbel, John W studt r1805 New York av (p. 1260)
2. City Locals
John W. Sparbel of San Bernadino, Calif., has been hired as Lewiston city planner, and will begin work for the city Nov. 6, it was announced last night at a joint meeting of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Sparbel, 27, is married, a native of Clare, mich., and a graduate of Michigan State university. He is currently associate planner of San Bernadino County in Califormia. (Lewiston Evening Journal, Sep. 9, 1967, p. 56)
3. MRS. JOHN SPARBEL
Constance Shear Constance Shear Becomes Bride of John W. Sparbel
Miss Constance Shear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Norbert Shear of 393 North Main Street, became the bride of John W. Sparbel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sparbel of Lansing, Mich., Friday (Oct. 13). The Rev. Elmer Krentz, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church, performed the double-ring ceremony in the bride's home at 5:30 p.m., before an altar decorated with bronze and gold chrysanthemums. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an off-white silk dress with a mink border at the hemline and carried white fujii and bronze chrysanthemums. Miss Marcea Shear, a student at Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass., as maid of honor for her sister, wore a citron yellow silk dress and carried yellow and bronze chrysanthemums. Wayne Sparbel was best man for his brother. The bride's mother wore a copper silk dress with a corsage of yellow roses. The mother of the bridegroom wore a nutmeg wool dress and a corsage of yellow roses. Following the ceremony a dinner was held at the Wellsville Country Club for members of the immediate families. On their return from a trip to Central Europe, Mr. and Mrs. Sparbel will reside in Lewiston, Maine, where Mr. Sparbel is planning director. The bride was graduated from Wellsville High School and the University of Wisconsin. She was formerly a city planner in Palm Springs, Calif. Mr. Sparbel was graduated from Michigan State, Lansing. Prenuptial affairs included a reception at the home of the bridegroom's parents in Lansing and an open house given by the bride's parents in their home the night prior to the wedding. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, Oct. 17, 1967, p. 6)
4. "Sparbel's Reinsignation is Accepted"
John submitted his resignation and accepted a position in San Francisco with a Philadelphia firm. (Lewiston Evening Journal, Sep. 19, 1968, p. 10)
5. "Sparbel's Work Lauded by Planning Board Members"
Members of the Lewiston Planning Board lauded the work of John Sparbel, planning director, as they officially accepted his resignation Tuesday night. The resignation was accepted "with regret", and many words of praise were given to Sparbel, who has been here less than a year. He is leavibg Lewiston to accept a position with a Philadelphia-based concern and will work in San Francisco. He has told the board that he has not yet decided upon the date when the resignation will be effective, but it will be either Oct. 4, or 11. ... (Lewiston Evening Journal, Sep. 19, 1968, p. 10)
6. Obit: John William Sparbel, resident of Carson City, NV, and Tucson, AZ, died suddenly on October 30, 2008 in Carson City due to complications from emergency heart surgery. John was an avid photographer, outdoorsman and traveler. At age 9 his uncle gave him a box brownie camera, to record a family holiday in the West. Upon returning, he entered an image in a Lansing, MI, newspaper photo contest, and later often laughed about winning first prize, a frying pan, which he promptly gave to his mother. That trip firmly established his love for the West as well as his life long passion for celebrating the natural world and sharing its grandeur with others through his camera lens. John and his wife Connie (owners for many years of Classic Travel of Carson City) traveled to over 170 countries photographing native peoples and cultures. John published several books of photographs and was a master of digital techniques and photo processing, giving many workshops. His work is found in private collections, national publications and on line. He was a founding member of the Digital Imaging Group South of SaddleBrooke, AZ. John was born August 7, 1940 in Clare, MI and moved to Lansing when he was a boy. After graduating from Eastern High School and Michigan State, he was planning director for Bloomington, IL, San Bernardino County, CA, and Lewiston, ME. John met his wife, Connie when they were both working as urban planners. They married in 1967 and moved to Carson City, NV, in 1969. John worked as Assistant to Nevada Governors Paul Laxalt, Mike O'Callaghan, and Robert List. While employed in the governor's office, John represented the state on the Four Corners Regional Planning Commission. Later, he was Assistant Director for State Industrial Insurance for Nevada. After retiring John did private consulting, which included working on 2000 census redistricting mapping for Nevada's Legislative Council Bureau. In 1998 John and Connie bought a second, winter home in SaddleBrooke, AZ, north of Tucson. A gregarious person and avid naturalist, John made many friends wherever he went and was generally the life of the party. He loved Mexican food (with Grande Margaritas, of course). Truly eclectic, John flew hot air balloons, made stained glass windows, built weaving looms, and was a fine carpenter and pastel portrait artist. John leaves his wife, Constance Shear Sparbel; his sister, Lois Sparbel of Lansing, MI and nieces and nephews. His mother, Ruth preceded John by four days. His father, John Keith Sparbel died in 1993 and his brother, Wayne Sparbel in 1980 both in Lansing, MI. A memorial event is being planned. As a lover of libraries and reading, John served for many years on the Carson City Library Board. While chairman, at his urging the Carson City Library Foundation was created in 1986. A memorial fund has been established in John Sparbel's name c/o Carson City Library Foundation, 900 N. Roop St., Carson City, NV 89701. (The Reno Gazzette, Nov. 9, 2008)
Notes:
1. John graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 with a BS in Urban and Regional Planning. After graduation he was in private planning consulting for several years as well as Planning Director for the cities of Lewiston, Maine and Bloomington, Illinois before moving west and settling in Carson City, Nevada. The remainder of his working career was spent in Carson City serving as Planning Coordinator for three State governors and later as Assistant General Manager of the State’s workers compensation fund.
John and his wife Connie reside in Carson City, Nevada where they have lived for 35 years. They spend their winters in Tucson, Arizona or traveling. Other interests include international travel, and photography.[Bill U.]John married Living. + 724 M ii Wayne Alan Sparbel + 725 F iii Living
355. Treva "Janey" Janetta Sparbel (Treva Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 30 Mar 1910 in Camp Grove, Marshall Co., IL. She died 1 on 11 Jan 1982 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. She was buried on 14 Jan 1982 in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, Clare Co., MI (I). She was employed as 1930;saleslady grocery.
1. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Illinois, Marshall Co., Saratoga, T624, Roll 311, p. 151, sheet 1A, age 1/12
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, T625, Roll 760, p. 172, sheet 6B, 111 East 5th St., age 9
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Michigan, Clare Co., Grant Township, T626, Roll 975, p. 221, sheet 1A, age 20, with parents John E. age 58, owns home with radio, age at 1st marr. 21, and Treva C. (50) and siblings Robert (24), Helen (14) and Doris (12)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare (22 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 63A, Beech St., owns $1800, age 30, ed H-2, POB: Illinois, with husband Laurey L. (44) and dau Jeanett L. (1) and father-in-law William John (72)(wd)
5. Obit: Treva Janetta Woodward
Treva Janetta Woodward, 71, of 907 Beech St., Clare, died on Monday, January 11, at the Clare Nursing Home. Janey, as most people knew her was born on March 30, 1910 in Camp Grove, Illinois the daughter of John and Treva Cox Sparbell.[sp?] She was united in marriage to Laurie Woodward on Dec. 14, 1933. Mr. Woodward preceeded her in death on March 8, 1959. Mrs. Woodward was a member of the Practical Nursing Association, the B.P.W. organization of Clare, the Volunteer for Red Cross Blood Mobile, and retired from the Clare Osteopathic Hospital in 1976. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Laurene) Acton of Clare, three grandsons, Larry Lee, Kirk Allen, and Darren Brent all of Clare; 3 brothers, Warren Sparbell of Fremont, and Robert and John Sparbell both of Lansing; 3 sisters, Doris Tryon of DeWitt, Helen Maxwell of Clare, and Dorothea Thompson of Big Rapids. Two sisters preceeded her in death, Wilamine Manee, and Alice Lyons. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 14, from the Clare Chapel of the Coker Funeral Home, Inc. Rev. Marvin Rosa officiated with burial in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. (The Clare Sentinel, Jan. 20, 1982, p. 6)Notes:
1. Treva was called Janetta (so listed in both 1920 and 1930 censuses) or Janie. In 1930, Janetta was living at home in Grant township, Clare County, and was employed as a saleslady in a grocery store. She was later a nurse. Her husband Laury ran several automobile sales and service companies in Clare, Michigan.
Treva married Laurie Lincoln Woodward on 4 Dec 1933 in St. Louis, Gratiot Co., MI. Laurie was born 1 on 26 Dec 1895 in {Houghton Twp}, Norfolk Co., Ont, CAN. He died on 8 Mar 1958 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. Laurie was employed as 1920;farmer,1930,1940;automobile salesman. He immigrated in 1897 to to the U.S. He was buried on 10 Mar 1958 in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, Clare Co., MI (I).
1. Son of William John Woodward and Carie Ann Franklin.
"William was first a farmer in Houghton Twp, but a fire which destroyed the farm house and barn in March 1896 gave a different turn to his life. He put his wife and infant son Laurie on the train for Clare, Mich., a newly-settled lumbering town where her sister Pauline and Lodaska lived. He then loaded into a wagon what household goods had been salvaged from the fire and drove to Clare to begin life over again in the lumber settlement. At first he worked in the woods, the lumber mills, and pole yards, then went into the construction business with his brother-in-law Weber Pierce. They put up a number of business buildings at the south end of Clare, as well as the town's water tower. Some of these buildings were still in use over 50 years later. From 1912 to 1921 William farmed near Farwell, Mich. In the latter year he returned to Clare and opened an auto sales and service station." (p. 397, 599, Montross : a family history : Pierre Montras and his descendants, a record of 300 years of the Montras, Montross, Montrose, Montress family in the United States and Canada, Taylor, John Wilson, Staunton, Va., McClure Print. Co., 1958)MRS. J. WOODWARD PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND THURSDAY
She Had Lived Here for the Past Forty-three Years
The community was saddened Tuesday afternoon by the death of Mrs. John Woodward, who has been a highly respected resident in this Vicinity for the past forty-three years, at her late home on Beech street. Carrie Franklin, daughter of John and Jane Franklin, was born near Clear Creek, Houghton township, Norfolk county, Ontario, Canada, December 9th, 1870. She was united in marriage to Wm. John Woodward, of South Walsington township, Norfolk County, Ontario, at the home of her parents March 9th, 1892. To this union were born one son, Laurie, of this city; and two daughters, Mrs. Winnie Elliott, of Farwell, and Lyda Eveleen, who preceded her mother in death October 9th, 1902. Mrs, Woodward came to Clare by train March 31st, 1896, bringing her infant son, Laurie, and Mr. Woodward arrived eight days later, having made the long trip with a team and wagon. They lived in Clare continuously since with exception of ten years spent on a farm near Farwell. She passed to her reward at 3:00 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, March 21st, 1939, at the age of sixty-eight years, three months and twelve days. Mrs. Woodward had been in ill health for several years but took a keen interest and active part in the duties of her home the most of the time until stricken with influenza a few days before her death. The immediate cause of her passing was a stroke of paralysis which, she suffered Sunday as a complication of her recent illness. She has been a member of the Clare Methodist church for many years and was an active church worker as long as her health would permit. Her
family was always one of her greatest interests and she devoted her life to making a comfortable and pleasant home for them. She leaves to mourn their loss, the bereaved husband, Wm. John Woodward, and son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Woodward, of this city; the daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elliott, of Farwell; one brother, John Franklin, of Clear Creek, Ontario; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Brown, of this city; two granddaughters, Mrs. Margaret Woodward Young, of Ann Arbor, and baby Janet Laurien Woodward, of this city; and a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted this (Friday) afternoon with prayer
at the home at 1:30 o’clock and services at the Clare Methodist church at 2:00 o’clock with Rev. James Rogers officiating and arrangements in charge of Thurston & Son. Interment will be made in the family lot at Cherry Grove cemetery. (March 1939)JOHN WOODWARD PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN CLARE
Services This Afternoon for Well Known Clare Businessman
William John Woodward, a well known resident of Clare county for the past forty-nine years and prominent Clare automobile dealer for the past twenty-four years, passed away at his home on North Beech street at 5:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He had suffered a heart ailment for several years and has been confined to his home the past six weeks, hut was able to be about the house until Monday of last week. He was born the son of Ira Pudvey and Matilda Holbrook Woodward, in Norfolk county, Ontario, Canada, April 13, 1868, and passed away in Clare, Michigan, January 30, 1945, at the age of seventy-six years, nine months and seventeen days. Mr. Woodward grew to young manhood in Norfolk county and was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Ann Franklin, at Houghton, Ontario, March 9, 1892. They made their home on a farm in Norfolk county until their farm buildings burned in 1895, and then came to Clare in March, 1896, - Mr. Woodward driving a team, of horses and buggy on the long trip, and Mrs. Woodward and their three months old sou, Laurie, coming on a train. This union was blessed by the birth of the son, Laurie, in Canada, and two daughters, Lida Evelyn, who died at the age of five years and Winnie Mabel, in Clare. Mr. Woodward worked in the lumbering mills and stave factory here and then operated a draying and building moving business in Clare for sixteen years. He then purchased the Woodward farm three quarters of a mile north of Farwell, formerly known as the old Littlefield stock farm, and lived there with his family until the spring of 1921, when his health failed and he moved back to the city of Clare, residing on east Fifth street until the autumn of 1929, when he purchased the present home. Since returning here he has been engaged in the automobile sales business, first alone, then with John A. Jackson until 1928, and with his son, Laurie, from 1929 until he passed away. He was a charter member of the Clare Methodist Church and later, with the contractor, Edward Gorr, divided the original church building, moving the sections to the north and south, and helped in the construction of the center portion of the present building, hauling all of the rock for the construction work, contributing his labor as his share of the building program. He attended services regularly at the Methodist Cburch as long as his health permitted. Mr. Woodward was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, taking pride in his pleasant home and an untiring interest in caring for the surroundings. His congenial personality will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends he made through the years. He. leaves to mourn their loss, the son, Laurie, who with his wife and daughter made their home with him; the daughter, Mrs. Tom Elliott, who lives with her family on the Woodward farm near Favwell, three grandchildren, Mrs. Margaret Young, of Auburn Heights, Michigan, Laureen Woodward and Caralee Wynn Elliott; two great-grandchildren, Connie Mae and Kay Ann Young; two sisters, Mrs. Allen Griswold, of Chatham, Ontario, and Mrs. Lorne Myers, of Port Dover, Ontario; one brother, Gordon Woodward, of Oakland, California; other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. Woodward passed away March 21, 1939, and three brothers and two sisters preceded Mr. Woodward in death. Prayer services will be held at the home at 1:30 o’clock and funeral services from the Clare Methodist Church at 2:00 o’clock this Friday afternoon, with Rev. Chas. B. Hahn officiating, and interment at Cherry Grove cemetery beside his departed wife.Russell Thurston is in charge of arrangements. (Feb 1945)2. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare wd-2, T623, Roll 707, p. 281, sheet 8A, Sixth St., age 4, DOB: Nov. 1895, at home with parents, William (32) DOB: April 1868, marr. 8 yrs, and Carrie (29) DOB: Dec. 1870, 2 of 2 children, and sister Lydia E. (2) DOB: Sept. 1897
3. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare wd-2, T624, Roll 642, p. 21, sheet 7A, Sixth St., age 14, at home with parents.
4. 1917: WWI Draft Registration Card: Laurie Lincoln Woodward, age 21, residence; Farwell, MI. DOB: 27 Nov. 1895, POB: Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, Naturalized citizen, Self employed farmer at Surrey Twp, Clare Co., MI., Single, height; short, build; medium, eyes; gray, hair; dark brown, signed at Surrey Twp, Clare Co., Mich., June 5, 1917
5. 1917: Laurie L. Woodward age 21, married Isabella Richmond, age 19, 2 July 1917 at Farwell, Clare Co., Michigan. He was resident at Farwell, and born at Norfolk, Can., occupation; farmer, son of William J. Woodward and Carrie A. Franklin. She was resident at Farwell, and born at Farwell, Mich., occupation school teacher, daughter of William Richmond and Jennie Isabel. They were divorced 3 June 1929. Together they had a dau. Margaret Ruth Woodward.
6. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Surrey, T625, Roll 760, p. 243, sheet 5B, age 24, at home with parents.
7. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare wd-2, dis 2, Grant Twnshp, sheet 4B, age 34, divorced, at the home of his brother in law; Thomas Elliot.
8. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare (22 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 63A, Beech St., owns $1800, age 44, ed 8, POB: Canada Eng, with wife Treva Janetta (30) and dau Jeanett L. (1) and father William John (72)(wd)
9. 1942: WWII Draft Registration Card: ser.# 400, Laurie Lincoln Woodward, residence; Beech St., Clare, Clare Co., Mich., age 46, DOB: Nov. 27, 1895, POB: Ontario, Canada, Name, address, of person who will always know your address; Mrs. Thomas Elliott, Farwell, Mich., Employer; self, at Hudson Sales, Clare, Clare Co., Mich., height; 5'9", weight; 213 lbs., eyes; hazel, hair; brown, signed at Clare Co., Mich., 27 April 1942
10. 1956; Laurie was a Hudson automobile dealer at Clare, Mich., where they lived at 907 Beech St.
11. Sudden Attack Fatal To Laurie L. Woodward Here
Laurie Woodward, a well known business man in Clare for over thirty years, died suddenly Friday evening, March 7, as he was preparing to retire for the night. Born in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, November 27, 1895, the son of William John and Carrie Woodward, the family came to Clare while he was still an infant. they moved to a farm north of Farwell in 1912, and he attended the Clare school. Returning to Clare in 1928, he became active in a business career, and was associated with his father in the Woodward Motor Sales, though prior to that time he had served as salesman for his father and helped to sell cars. After the father's death in 1945, he became the sole owner of Woodward Motor Sales, which he operated until his death, always on the job, many times when health was not at its best. He had just completed the sale of a car at 10:30 that evening, about two hours before he passed away. In 1948, he became a member of the Clare Methodist Church, and belonged to the Methodist Men's Group. On December 4, 1933, he was married to Miss Janetta Sparbel, who survives him, together with their daughter Laureen, at home, and a student at Central Michigan College, also a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Kenneth Young of Brighton, four grandchildren, Kay, Billie and Linda Young, and Connie Hoyland of Brighton, one sister, Mrs. Tom Elliott, and a niece, Caralee Elliott of Farwell, other relatives and a host of friends. A faithful worker and friend, and a kind and loving husband and father, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Clare Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. L. J. Nevins of the local church officiating and interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Thurston Funeral Home was in charge of arragements. The many floral offerings expressed a silent tribute for one who was widely known in this area, and had served the business community for so many years. (The Clare Sentinel, Mar. 13, 1958, p. 8)
They had the following children:
+ 726 F i Janet "Laurene" Woodward
357. Helen Leota Sparbel (Treva Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 8 Aug 1915 in Camp Grove, Marshall Co., IL. She died 1 on 20 May 2008 in Chandler, Maricopa Co., AZ. Helen was employed as 1940;book keeper hardware store. She was buried on 3 Jun 2008 in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, Clare Co., MI.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, T625, Roll 760, p. 172, sheet 6B, 111 East 5th St., age 4 3/12
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Michigan, Clare Co., Grant Township, T626, Roll 975, p. 221, sheet 1A, age 14, with parents John E. age 58, owns home with radio, age at 1st marr. 21, and Treva C. (50) and siblings Robert (24), Janetta (20) and Doris (12)
3. SPARBEL - MAXWELL
The Methodist Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding Sunday afternoon, June 12th, when Helen, daughter of Mrs. J. E. Sparbel, was united in marriage to Norman Maxwell. Rev. George Stanford performed the ceremony using the ring service. Hugh Maxwell, nephew of the groom, and Stanley Burdo ushered the guests and relatives to their seats while Miss Anna Mae Smalley, at the piano, furnished a background of soft music. At three o'clock the Lohengrin wedding march was played and the bridal party entered. When they reached the altar of palms and white and pink peonies, Miss Mabel VanHoose sang "O Promise Me" by Reginald DeKoven. Mrs. John K. Sparbel, sister-in-law of the bride, and Miss Elizabeth Town were bridesmaids and Miss Doris Sparbel, a sister, was maid of honor. B. J. Burdo attended the groom. Warren Sparbel, a brother, gave the bride away. The bride was attired in a white taffeta formal with veil of silk tulle, and banded with orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of white Swandonians and Delphiniums. The bridemaids wore yellow and pink organdie formals. The maid of honor wore a blue net formal and all wore head bands of white Candytuft. The groom and his attendant were attired in light grey suits. The bride's mother wore a rose lace dress with white accessories. The bride is graduate of Farwell High School in 1934 and had been the bookkeeper with the Clare Auto Parts for the past two years. The groom is associated with the Clare Hardware and Furniture Company. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of Mrs. J. E. Sparbel for the wedding party, relatives and close friends. Those from a distance attending the wedding and reception were: Warren Sparbel of Ludington, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sparbel and Miss Laura Pedersen, of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Thompson of Big Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lyons of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gendregske of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McKinstry of Sumner and Mr. Wm. Hintz, Jr., of Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell will reside at the Brown Apartment on East 5th St. (The Clare Sentinel, June 17, 1938, p. 10)4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, Grant, wd-2 (2 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 1B, Old US 10, R2, owns $300, age 24, ed H-4, POB: Illinois, with husband Norman (26)
5. Obit:
Maxwell, Helen L., 92, of Arizona, formerly of Lansing, Clare Schools and Central Michigan University special education teacher, died Tuesday. Graveside services 1 p.m. June 3 at Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare. Arrangements by Gorsline- Runciman Funeral Home, Lansing. (Lansing State Journal, 25 May 2008, p. 15A)
Notes:
1. Helen taught school in the Clare, Michigan school system as well as at Central Michigan University. After retiring from teaching she moved to Lansing, Michigan for a few years before moving to Arizona. Resided in Tempe, Arizona 2004.
Helen married Norman Eugene Maxwell on 12 Jun 1938 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. Norman was born on 9 Oct 1913 in Herrick, Isabella Co., MI. He died 1 on 6 Mar 1982 in Clare, Clare Co., MI. Norman was employed as 1940;radio repairman. He was buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, Clare Co., MI.
1. Son of William J. Maxwell and Clara E. McJames, from Canada.
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Michigan, Isabella Co., Wise Twp, T625, Roll 770, p. 282, sheet 2A, age 6, at home with parents, William J. (67) owns home and Clara (47) and siblings, Carl (25), Arthur (21), Grace (17), Ralph (14) and Marion (11)
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Michigan, Isabella Co., Wise Twp, T626, Roll 995, p. 178, sheet 8B, age 16, at home with mother(wd).
5. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, Grant, wd-2 (2 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 1B, Old US 10, R2, owns $300, age 26, ed 8, POB: Michigan, with wife Helen (24)
6. Obit: Norman E. Maxwell
Norman E. Maxwell, 68, of Clare died Saturday, March 6 at the Clare Osteopathic Hospital. Services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Clare Chapel of the Coker Funeral Home, with Reverend Marvin Rosa officiating. Burial will be at the Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare. Mr. Maxwell was born October 9, 1913 in Isabella County, to William and Clara E. (McJames) Maxwell. He married Helen R. Sparbel on June 12, 1938. Mr. Maxwell was a retired self-employed electronic technician, working at Maxwell TV and Radio Repair Shop in Clare for more than 40 years. He also was a member of the Clare United Methodist Church. Along with his wife Helen, Mr. Maxwell is survived by 3 sisters, Marian Hintz of Clare, Grace McKinsty of Saginaw and Helen Thomas of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. The brothers were Arthur, B.E., Carl, George, and Ralph. The sister was Ann. Memorials to the Clare United Methodist Church, to help alleviate world hunger, will be appreciated. (Clare Sentinel, March 10, 1982, p. 8)
They had the following children:
358. Doris "DoDo" Winifred Sparbel (Treva Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 11 Nov 1918 in Alpha, Henry Co., IL. She died 1, 2 on 3 Jun 1993 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Doris was buried 3 in Dewitt, Clinton Co., MI. She served in the military WWII - WAC Women's Army Corps. She was employed as 1940;book keeper dry goods store.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, T625, Roll 760, p. 172, sheet 6B, 111 East 5th St., age 1 6/12
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Michigan, Clare Co., Grant Township, T626, Roll 975, p. 221, sheet 1A, age 12, with parents John E. age 58, owns home with radio, age at 1st marr. 21, and Treva C. (50) and siblings Robert (24), Janetta (20) and Helen (14)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, wd-2 (3 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 61A, 218 East Fourth, rents $16, age 21, ed H-4, POB: Illinois, alone
4. Doris Sparbel, CpLWrn.V.Tryon Wed July 16th
Candidate Doris W. Sparbel, daughter of Mrs. Treva Sparbel, and Cpl. William V. Tryon, son of Mrs. Helen Tryon, spoke their marriage vows, Monday evening, July 16th, at 7:00 o'clock, in the Rosebush Presbyterian Church. Rev. R. O. Thomson performed the ceremony, using the ring service. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. James L. Lyons, of Midland, sister and brother-in-law of the bride. Both were dressed in their Army uniforms. Mrs. Lyons wore an aqua crepe dress with black and white accessories. The bride enlisted in the W.A.C., November 1942, and has been statloned at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and, the groom has been in the armed service since February, 1943, and has just recently returned from England, where he had been overseas for more than a year. Cpl. Tryon is home on a thirty day furlough and his bride a ten day furlough, after which they will return to duty. The Sentinel joins their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. (The Clare Sentinel, July 20, 1945, p. 11)5. Local Girl Now W.A.C. Lieutenant
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LT. DORIS TRYON COMMISSIONED AT FT. DES MOINES
Among the First American Women Commissioned in Peace Time
The first American women ever to be commissioned in the Army of the United States during peace time received their commissions as second lieutenants at 1st Women's . Army Corps Training Center, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, August 18, 1945. Col. Frank U. McCoskrie, post commander, addressed the graduating class. Diplomas were presented to the 85 women by Lt. Col. Elizabeth C. Strayhorn, commandant of the training center. The 59th class of officer candidates started its training on May 28 and completed the regular 90 day course of study. There were 16 overseas veterans in the group. One of the newly commissioned officers is Lt. Doris Sparbel Tryon, wife of Cpl. William V. Tryon, who recently returned from Europe. She is. the daughter of Mrs. John E. Sparbel, 108 East 7th Street, Clare, Michigan. The lieutenant graduated in 1936 from Surrey Township High School, Farwell, Mich., and then worked as a bookkeeper for Davys', Inc., Clare, Michigan, from 1936 to 1941. In 1942 she was employed at the Clare Sentinel as a bookkeeper, and served as an airplane spotter before enlisting in the Women's Army Corps in Kalamazoo, Michigan, August 28, 1942. After basic training she was assigned to Fort Des Moines, Iowa, to do classification and testing from January, 1943, until May, 1945, at which time she entered - Officer Candidate School. Cpl. Tryon, the lieutenant's husband entered the Army in February, 1943, and went overseas in April, 1944, where he served with the 8th Air Force in the Ordnance Ground Crew in England. He recently returned to the United States, and is stationed at Drew Field, Tampa, Florida. In July of this year they were married. He is the son of Mrs. Helen Tryon, of Clare. Lt. Tryon's nephew, Paul J. Manee, Jr., is a private first class with the Army Signal Corps. Lt. Tryon arrived home Sunday to spend a ten day leave with her mother, other relatives and friends here. (Clare Sentinel, Aug. 24, 1945, p. 1)6. Lt. Doris Tryon
Lt. Tryon, of the Women's Army Corps, joined her husband, William Tryon, at their home in Lansing, November 25th, on a ten day, terminal leave from the Fort Sheridan, Illinois, Separation Center, and received her honorable discharge as of December 5th. She entered service November 29, 1942, has served at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, and has been, awarded the W. A. C. ribbon and good conduct ribbon. She was a member of The Sentinel office staff before entering service.Cpl. William Tryon
Cpl. Tryon, of the 8th Air Force, received his honorable discharge at Drew Field, Tampa, Florida, October 26. He was returned with his unit to the United States, June 29 of this year, and had been in service at Drew Field until the time of his discharge, Cpl. Tryon entered service in February, 1943, served in the European Theater of Operations for fifteen months, and was awarded the ETO ribbon with six bronze battle stars, Presidential Unit Citation, and the good conduct medal. He is the son of Mrs. Helen Tryon, of Clare, and husband of the former Miss Doris Sparbel, of this city. The Tryons are now making their home in Lansing, where he has employment and is attending business college. (The Clare Sentinel, Dec. 7, 1945, p. 3)7. Found in the 1953 Lansing, MI city directory; Tryon, Wm V (Doris S) aud State Dept Agrl h1016 E Grand River av (p. 773)
8. Found in the 1959 Lansing, MI city directory; Tryon, Wm V (Doris) formn State Hwy Dept h936 E Grand River (p. 1363)
9. Obit: TRYON, DORIS S.
Lansing
Age 74, died June 3, 1993. Born November 11, 1918 in Alpha, IL., Mrs. Tryon was a veteran of World War II and retired from the Department of Commerce, State of Michigan. She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral. Predeceased by her husband, William (1984), Mrs. Tryon is survived by 1 daughter, Kay Grounds; 1 son, Steven (Brenda) Tryon, all of Lansing; 4 grandchildren, Roberta and William Grounds and Heather and Andrea Tryon; 1 brother, Warren Sparbel of Fremont; 1 sister, Helen Maxwell of Lansing. The funeral Liturgy will be Monday, June 7, 1 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co., Lansing Chapel with the Rev. James A. Murray officiating. Interment will be in DeWitt Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Vigil Service being prayed at 7 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Hospice of Lansing. (Lansing State Journal, June 6, 1993, p. 10)
Doris married 1 William Volney Tryon on 16 Jul 1945 in Rosebush, Isabella Co., MI. William was born on 16 Jul 1919 in Sheridan Twp, Clare Co., MI. He died 2, 3 on 4 Mar 1984 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. William served in the military 4 WWII - U.S Army 17 Feb 1943 - 26 Oct 1945. He was buried 5 in Dewitt, Clinton Co., MI. He was employed as 1940;clerk drug store.
1. Son of Jessie Cecil Tryon and Nellie Stevens.
- JESSE C. TRYON PASSES AWAY AT SHERIDAN HOME
Death Hastened by Sericus Burns Suffered Last Spring
Jesse C. Tryon, a resident of Sheridan township for many years, passed away Thursday morning, September 5th, at the age of fifty-five years. Mr. Tryon was badly burned in extinguishing a grass five that threatened his home last Spring, and was confined to the Clare County General Hospital for many weeks. It is thought the serious burns hastened his departure. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, at the Thurston Funeral home, with Rev. M. R. Honderich, of the Eagle Church of God, officiating, and interment will be made at Cherry Grove cemetery. (Clare Sentinel, Sept. 6, 1940, p. 1)- Mrs. Helen Tryon, for many years a resident of Clare and vicinity, passed away Thursday, December 27, at the home of her son, William Tryon, in Lansing, after several years of ill health. She is survived by two sons, Sgt. Cecil Tryon, who arrived home from Korea December 26, and William and wife, of Lansing; and one granddaughter, Kay Alice Tryon, of Lansing, besides several other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9:30 at the Estes-Leadley Funeral Home in Lansing with Rev. Blanding, of First Methodist Church officiating. Prayer service was held and interment made at Cherry Grove cemetery at 1:15 that afternoon. (Jan. 4, 1952)
2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Michigan, Clare Co., Sheridan, T625, Roll 760, p. 231, sheet 7B, age 6/12, at home with parents.
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Michigan, Washtenaw Co., Ypsilanti wd-4, sheet 3B, Cross St., age 10, at home with his parents; Jesse and Helen.
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Michigan, Clare Co., Clare, Grant, wd-2 (11 Apr '40) ED 18-2, sheet 7A, 303 East Sixth St., age 20, POB; Michigan, ed; H-4, with mother Nellie (51) (wd) (rents $20)
5. 1940: WWII Draft Registration card; William Volney Tryon, ser# 266, address: 303 E. Sixth St., Clare, Clare, Mich., Mailing address: same, age; 21, DOB; 16 July 1919, POB; Clare County, Mich., Name and address of person who will always know your address; Mrs. Helen Tryon, mother, 303 Sixth St., Clare, Clare, Mich., Employer; E. Anderson, Place of employment; 518 McEwan, Clare, Clare, Mich., race; white, height; 5' 5", weight; 119, eyes; Blue, hair; Brown, Small scar on lower lip, Local Board No. 1, Clare, Clare County, Michigan., 16 Oct 1940.
6. William V. Tryon, Co. C, Brks 8007, Mt. Rainier Ord. Corps. Tacoma, Wash,
7. Lt. Doris Tryon
Lt. Tryon, of the Women's Army Corps, joined her husband, William Tryon, at their home in Lansing, November 25th, on a ten day, terminal leave from the Fort Sheridan, Illinois, Separation Center, and received her honorable discharge as of December 5th. She entered service November 29, 1942, has served at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, and has been, awarded the W. A. C. ribbon and good conduct ribbon. She was a member of The Sentinel office staff before entering service.Cpl. William Tryon
Cpl. Tryon, of the 8th Air Force, received his honorable discharge at Drew Field, Tampa, Florida, October 26. He was returned with his unit to the United States, June 29 of this year, and had been in service at Drew Field until the time of his discharge, Cpl. Tryon entered service in February, 1943, served in the European Theater of Operations for fifteen months, and was awarded the ETO ribbon with six bronze battle stars, Presidential Unit Citation, and the good conduct medal. He is the son of Mrs. Helen Tryon, of Clare, and husband of the former Miss Doris Sparbel, of this city. The Tryons are now making their home in Lansing, where he has employment and is attending business college. (The Clare Sentinel, Dec. 7, 1945, p. 3)8. Found in the 1953 Lansing, MI city directory; Tryon, Wm V (Doris S) aud State Dept Agrl h1016 E Grand River av (p. 773)
9. Found in the 1959 Lansing, MI city directory; Tryon, Wm V (Doris) formn State Hwy Dept h936 E Grand River (p. 1363)
10. Obit: TRYON, WILLIAM V., 64, of 610 W. Ottawa, formerly of Dewitt, retired state Department of Transportation employee, died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. (Lansing State Journal, March 6, 1984, p. 6)
11. Obit: TRYON, WILLIAM V., 610 W. Ottawa, Formerly of Dewitt
Age 64, died March 4, 1984. Born July 16, 1919 in Clare County, MI. Mr. Tryon was a member of St. Mary Cathedral of Lansing. He was retired from the Dept. of Transportation in 1981 and served with the U.S. Air Force in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Doris; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Robert Grounds; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Brenda Tryon; 3 grandchildren, Roberta and William Grounds and Heather Tryon. Funeral services will be Thurs. 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Douglas R. Osborn Co-Rector of St. Mary Cathedral officiating. Interment at DeWitt Cemetery. The Christian Prayer Services will be Wed. at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral Tues. & Wed. from 9-9. Friends desiring may make contributions to the Sunshine Foundation, 2842 Normandy Dr., Philadelphia, PA. (Lansing State Journal, March 6, 1984, p. 8)
Notes:
1. Military service:
WWII: enlisted 17 Feb 1943
Ser# 36452450
Location: enlisted at Kalamazoo, WI
Residence: Clare Co., WI
Education: 4 yrs high school
Single
Civ occ: Engineering Aide, or sales clerk
They had the following children:
+ 730 F i Living + 731 M ii Living
359. Frances Lucile Cox (T. Lyle Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 4 Oct 1916 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She died on 15 Jan 2007 in Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., CA. Frances was employed as 1940;junior clerk, state dept. of Employment. She was buried 1 in Sylvan Cemetery, Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA.
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Illinois Cook Co., Chicago City, T625 Roll: 339 p. 174, sheet 10B, 165 Central Park Ave, age 3 3/12
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, California Los Angeles Co., San Gabriel, Alhambra, T626 Roll: 173 p. 91, sheet 7B, 1112 Ninth St., age 13
3. Found in the 1938 California, Los Angeles Co., Alhambra precinct 22, voters registration list; Cox, Frances Lucille, 1108 S. Ninth St., clerk, R. (with parents)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census California( 3 Apr '40), Los Angeles Co., Alhambra, ed 19-682, sheet 2B, 1108 S. Ninth St., age 23, b. Illinois, ED; H-4, with parents; T. Lyle (53) and Wilma S. (52) and sister Dorothy W. (21)
5. Found in the 1950 California, Los Angeles Co., Alhambra precinct 22, voters registration list; Gibson Mrs Frances L., 1108 S. 9th St., R.
6. Found in the 1954 California, Los Angeles Co., Los Nietos precinct 38, voters registration list; Gibson Mrs Frances L., 10455 E. Rose Hedge dr., R.
7. Found in the 1968 Sacramento, CA. city directory; Gibson, Clarence H (Frances) installer supvr Western Elec h4971 Walnut Av (S) (p. 217)
8. Found in the 1974 Sacramento, CA. city directory; Gibson, Clarence H (Frances) installer supvr Western Elec h4971 Walnut Av (S) (p. 253)
9. Obit: GIBSON, Frances Lucile In Fair Oaks, CA on January 15, 2007. Born October 4, 1916 in Chicago, IL to T. Lyle and Wilma Cox. A 50+ year resident of Sacramento County, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, C.H. "Red" Gibson. Survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Bruce & Barbara Gibson of Orangevale, CA, beloved sister Dorothy Shaver of Fresno, CA, loving grandchildren Ashleigh & Bret Gibson of Orangevale, CA, loving niece Victoria Haro and nephew Craig Shaver. "Cile" was friend to many during her 20+ years of service in the Los Rios Community College District. She was an avid bridge player, a member of Sierra View Country Club, and a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved to read, needlepoint, sew and watch her grandchildren grow. A memorial will be held at the family home at 2pm on January 20. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. (Sacramento Bee, 18 Jan 2007)
Frances married 1 Clarence Henry "Red" Gibson on 14 Apr 1940 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. Clarence was born on 30 Jul 1915 in Cherokee, Alfalfa Co., OK. He died 2 on 16 Mar 1998 in Orangevale, Sacramento Co., CA. Clarence was buried 3 in Sylvan Cemetery, Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA. He was employed as 1940;telephone installer.
1. Son of George A. Gibson and Mary "Leona" Beeman.
- George Gibson Dies In California
Miss Edith Gibson and Vera Gibson of Helena and Arthur (Hoot) Gibson of Cherokee were called to Covina Calif by the death due to a heart attack on Saturday of their brother George Gibson. Edith and Hoot left Sunday and Vera took a plane there on Monday. Funeral services and burial were held at Covina Tuesday morning. Other survivors are his wife Lena of the home in Covina, two sons Cordovy and Clarence, one daughter, Annette (Mrs. Lee French) all of California. A pioneer of this community the deceased eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edd Gibson with his wife moved to California about five years ago. Prior to leaving here he operated a recreation parlor for several years. (Sept. 1955)2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Oklahoma, Alfalfa Co., Lincoln, sheet 3B, age 4 7/12, with parents, George A. (33) rents home and Leona (30) and siblings, Anna (8) Dova (6)
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Oklahoma, Garfield Co., Enid City, sheet 4B, 1228 E. Okla, age 14, with parents, George A. (43) rents $10 and Mary L. (40) and siblings, Annetta (18) and Cordova (16)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census California, Los Angeles Co., San Gabriel, Alhambra (25 Apr '40) ED 19-686, sheet 66B, 1821 1/2, rents $25, age 24, POB: Oklahoma, ED; H-4, alone. (Note in margin of census: "Info from bride"
Residence in 1935: Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK.5. 1940: WWII Draft Registration Card: Clarence Henry Gibson, ser.# 2222, residence: 1108 So. 9th St. Alhambra, LA, Calif., mailing address: same, age: 25, POB: Cherokee, Oklahoma, DOB: 30 July 1915, name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Lucile Frances Gibson, wife, 1821 1/2 S. Garfield, Alhambra, Calif., Employer: Western Electric Co., Place of employment: 740 S. Olive, Los Angeles, LA, Calif., race: white, height: 5' 10 1/2", weight: 150, eyes: Hazel, hair: Red, signed at Selective Service Board No. 206, Alhambra, Los Angeles Co., Calif., 16 Oct 1940
6. Found in the 1950 California, Los Angeles Co., Alhambra precinct 22, voters registration list; Gibson Clarence H., 1108 S. 9th St., R.
7. Found in the 1954 California, Los Angeles Co., Los Nietos precinct 38, voters registration list; Gibson Clarence H., 10455 E. Rose Hedge dr., R.
8. Found in the 1968 Sacramento, CA. city directory; Gibson, Clarence H (Frances) installer supvr Western Elec h4971 Walnut Av (S) (p. 217)
9. Found in the 1974 Sacramento, CA. city directory; Gibson, Clarence H (Frances) installer supvr Western Elec h4971 Walnut Av (S) (p. 253)
10. GIBSON, CLARENCE H. "RED"
Passed away in Carmichael March 16, 1998. He was born in Cherokee, OK July 30 1915 and moved to California in 1937. He leaves his loving wife of 58 years Frances Lucile. Loving son Bruce and his wife Barbara Jean of Sacramento, 2 grandchildren Ashleigh Red and Brett. Beloved brother of Cordova of Cookson, OK. Sister in law Dorothy Shaver of Fresno. Niece Victoria, nephew Craig and many friends. He was a 33 year member of Sierra View Country Club, an avid hunter, held life membership in Telephone Pioneers of America, a member of the BPOE chapter 2103 and Provident lodge F&A.M. chapter 609. His request was that no services be held remembrances may be made to the donor's choice. He retired from Western Electric Co. and traveled as a supervising installer through the Mid-West and West. During the war he was in charge of Communications for General Patton's fifth armored training on the desert and for the A.E.C. in Nevada. (The Sacramento Bee, March 19, 1998, p. 19)
They had the following children:
+ 732 M i Living
360. Dorothy Wilma Cox (T. Lyle Cox , Jane Wilhelmina Sutton , William Birchmore , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 15 Nov 1918 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She died on 14 Nov 2012 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She was employed as 1937;comptometer operator, B.F. Goodrich,1940;Rubber Co..
1. Found in the 1920 U.S Census, Illinois Cook Co., Chicago City, T625 Roll: 339 p. 174, sheet 10B, 165 Central Park Ave, age 1 1/12
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, California Los Angeles Co., San Gabriel, Alhambra, T626 Roll: 173 p. 91, sheet 7B, 1112 Ninth St., age 11
3. Am just now in receipt of the following California news:
"Mr. and Mrs. T. Lyle Cox request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Wilma to Mr. William Sherman Barnhard on Friday evening the twenty-fifth of June at eight o'clock, Church of Our Saviour, west roses road, San Gabriel, California. The bride to be is the younger daughter of Mrs. Wilma Smith Cox and is a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William S. Smith who owned and conducted the old time Continental Hotel at the northwest corner of East Fifth and Plum streets in Marysville. The Coxes reside in Alhambra, a suburb of Los Angeles." (The Union County Journal, June 17, 1937, p. 2)4. Found in the 1940, California, Los Angeles Co., Alhambra precinct 22, voters registration list; Cox, Miss Dorothy W., 1108 S. Ninth St., operator, R.
5. Found in the 1940 U.S Census California (3 Apr '40), Los Angeles Co., Alhambra, ed 19-682, sheet 2B, 1108 S. Ninth St., age 23, b. Illinois, ED; H-4, with parents; T. Lyle (53) and Wilma S. (52) and sister Francis L. (23)
6. Found in the 1940 Phoenix, AZ city directory; Barnhard, Wm S (Dorothy) driver Cal Ray Bakery r 1926 W Washn (p. 61)
7. 1940: witness at the marriage of her sister Frances to Clarence H. Gibson at Pasadena, CA., 14 April 1940.
8. Dorothy Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lyle Cox, Alhambra, Ill., to Ross M. Shaver, son of Dr. and Mrs. Maitland V. Shaver, Irving Park, on Jan. 11. (Chicago Daily Tribune, Jan. 19, 1941)
9. Found in the 1954, California, Los Angeles Co., Los Nietos precinct 7, voters registration list; Shaver, Mrs Dorothy C., 11509 Bexley dr., R.
10. Found in the 1963 Whittier, CA city directory; Shaver, Ross M (Dorothy C) eng Pac Tel h11509 Bexley Dr (p. 491)
11. SHAVER -- Dorothy Cox Shaver, 93, of Fresno died Wednesday. She was a retired foreign student adviser at Cal Poly Pomona. No services will be held. Remembrance: Central California S.P.C.A. Animal Shelter, 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93706. Arrangements: Lisle Funeral Home. (Fresno Bee, Nov. 16, 2012)
12. Obit:
Dorothy Cox Shaver, 93, of Fresno died Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Dorothy was born in Chicago, IL on November 15, 1918 to T. Lyle Cox and her mother, Wilma. She was a retired foreign student adviser at Cal Poly Pomona. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Haro, son, Craig Shaver. No services will be held. Remembrance: may be sent to Central California S.P.C.A., 103 S. Hughes, Fresno, CA 93706. Arrangements: Lisle Funeral Home.
Dorothy married 1 (1) William Sherman Barnhard on 25 Jun 1937 in San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA. The marriage ended in divorce.William was born 2 on 23 Feb 1915 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He died 3 on 7 Sep 1998 in Sun Valley, Blaine Co., ID. He was employed as 1937;stock mgr, CA Fruit Growers Exc.1940;salesman bakery goods.
1. Son of Joseph Alma Barnhard and Irene C. Childers.
- Services for Joseph A. Barnhard, 85, will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave.; Mr. Barnhard, of 1912 W. Holly, died Thursday in St. Joseph's Hospital. He moved to Phoenix 40 years ago and had owned a potato chip factory. He was a member of the Elks Club, the. Loyal Order of Moose and the Teamsters Union. Survivors include his wife, Irene; children, Rose Davidson, Donna Kleck and William; three sisters; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. (Aug 1975)- Irene Barnhard Irene Barnhard, 86, who came to Phoenix 45 years ago from California and was living with a daughter in Prescott Valley, died July 15, 1980, in Yavapai Community Hospital, Prescott. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Glendale Resthaven Park, 6290 W. Northern. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Survivors include children, Rose Davidson, Mrs. Rodney Kleck and William; 12 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. (July 1980)
- Barnhards To Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Barnhard will celebrate their 50th golden wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. today In the home of their son-in-law and daughter,The Barnhards, who reside at 1912 W. Holly, were married June 17, 1911, in Independence, Mo. They came to Phoenix in 1935. Barnhard formerly was part-owner of Frontier Foods, before his retirement 10 years ago. Mrs. Bamhard is president of the Ladies Auxiliary, Brother, hood of Railroad Trainmen, and a member of the Alhambra and Missouri women's clubs. They have three daughters, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Rodney Klack of Coolidge, and Mrs. Rose Davidson, also of Phoenix; a son, W. S. Barnhard, Fresno, Calif., and 11 grandchildren. (June 1961)2. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Missouri, Jackson Co., Kansas City, wd-16, Kaw, sheet 12B, 332 North Lawndale, age 4, with parents Joseph A. (29) rents and Irene (25) and sister Alice L. (8/12
3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Missouri, Jackson Co., Blue Twnshp, Kaw, sheet 10B, Cooper Short Addison, age 15, with parents Joseph A. (39) owns home $4000 with radio and Irene C. (36) and sisters Lee Nell (10) and Rose Marie (5)
4. Found in the 1940 Phoenix, AZ city directory; Barnhard, Wm S (Dorothy) driver Cal Ray Bakery r 1926 W Washn (p. 61)
5. WWII Draft Registration Card; ser# 346, Barnhard, William Sherman, Address; 710 E. Whitton Ave. Phoenix, Maricopa, Ariz., Age; 25, DOB; Feb 23, 1915, POB; Kansas City, Mo., Person who will always know your address; Mr. Joseph A. Barnhard, father, 1524 N. 18th ave. Phoenix, Maricopa, Ariz., Employer; Cal-Ray Bakeries, Place of employment; 1524 N. 18th ave, Phoenix, Maricopa, Ariz., Race; white, Height;5' 11", Weight;155, Eyes;Blue, Hair;Blonde, Scars; , Local Board 1, Armory, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Oct 17, 1940
Dorothy married (2) Ross Maitland Shaver on 11 Jan 1941 in Illinois. Ross was born 1 on 7 Jun 1915 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He died 2 on 28 Jan 1996 in Lake Placid, Highlands Co., FL. Ross was employed as 1940;chemist.
1. Son of Maitland Victor Shaver and Gertrude Sara Spence.
- SHAVER - Dr. Maitland V. Shaver, beloved husband of Gertrude S., fond father of Alison Grabill and Ross M. Shaver, dear brother of Estelle and Florence Shaver, grandfather of Jon and Joy Grabill and Victoria Lee Shaver. Resting at funeral home, 3918 Irving Park road. Services Friday, at 3 p.m. Interment Acacia Park. Member of I.O.O.F. No. 190, also American Dental association. (March 1949)2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Illinois, Cook Co., Chicago dis 1435, sheet 10B, Keeler Ave., "M. Ross" age 14, with parents Maitland and Gertrude and sister Allison
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Illinois, Cook Co., Chicago, wd-39 (12 Apr '40) ED 103-2465, sheet 8A, 4102 North Keeler Av., age 24, POB: Illinois, ed H-4, with parents; Maitland (54) (owns $3000) and Gertrude (54). His sister Alison (27) and her husband Guy Grabill (31) are there.
4. WWII Draft Registration card; Ross Maitland Shaver, ser# 79, address: 4102 No. Keeler Ave., Chicago, Cook, Ill., Mailing address: same, age; 25, DOB; 7 June 1915, POB; Chicago, Ill., Name and address of person who will always know your address; Mrs. Sarah Gertrude Shaver, mother, 4102 N. Keeler Av., Chicago, Cook, Ill., Employer; Pure Oil Company - Research Lab, Place of employment; Northfield Lake, Ill., race; white, height; 5' 10 1/2", weight; 137, eyes; Brown, hair; Black, Local Board No. 59, Chicago, Ill, 16 Oct 1940.
5. Found in the 1954, California, Los Angeles Co., Los Nietos precinct 7, voters registration list; Shaver, Ross M., 11509 Bexley dr., R.
6. Found in the 1963 Whittier, CA city directory; Shaver, Ross M (Dorothy C) eng Pac Tel h11509 Bexley Dr (p. 491)
They had the following children:
+ 733 F i Living + 734 M ii Living
361. Laura Orlie Bredlow (Elnora Eichler , Laura Ann Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 20 Apr 1892 in Deerfield, Steele Co., MN. She died 1 on 17 Oct 1972 in Owatonna, Steele Co., MN. She was buried in Forest Hill, Owatonna, Steele Co., MN. She was buried 2 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele Co., MN.
1. Found in the 1895 Minnesota state census, Steele Co., Owatonna wd-3, p. 9, Laura age 3, with Carl Bredlow age 38, b. Germany, reident of state 20 yrs, Elinor (33), and Ella (1)
2. Found in the 1900 U.S census Minnesota, Steele Co., Owatonna wd-3, sheet 6A, W. Winona, age 8, b. Apr 1892, Minnesota, fa; Germany, mo; Minnesota, with parents Carol L. (43), Ellnora (29), siblings; Ella (6) and Rosena (4)
3. Found in the 1905 Minnesota state census; Steele Co., Deerfield, dis 7, sheet #1, RFD #6, Lora O. (13) b. MN, with father Carl L. (48), b. Germany, and siblings; Ella E. (11) b. MN, Rosina S. (9) b. MN, Bertha May (4) b. MN
4. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Deerfield, sheet 4A, age 18, with father Carl, age 53, WD, Imm 1874, Na., and siblings Rosina (14) and Bertha (8)
5. William Voght, of Deerfield township and Miss Laura Bredlow of this city were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Oak street German Lutheran church last Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. Conrad, Winter, pastor of the church, officiated. The happy couple were unattended. The groom is a young man who recently moved here from Illinois and has been working the late Carl Bredlow farm in Deerfield township. The bride is an estimable young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Vwoght have settled to housekeeping on the Bredlow farm in Deerfield township. (The Peoples Press, April 9, 1915)
6. Found in the 1920 US Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Deerfield, sheet 2A, rents, age 28, POB: Minn., with husband William A. (34) and children Lorenzo W. (3 11/12) and Marie E. (2 6/12)
7. Surprise Birthday—
Mr. and Mrs. Willfam Vogt were delightfully surprised Saturday evening, when a number of relatives gathered at their home in Deerfield in honor of Mrs. Vogt’s birthday anniversary. The evening was spent playing cards and refreshments were served at midnight. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wirowek and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kniefel and family; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kohlmier and family; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ackman and family; Mr. and Mrs. John Thiewes and family. (The Daily Peoples Press, April 21, 1925)8. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minnesota Waseca Co., Blooming Grove, sheet 5A, rents, age 37 with husband William (40) and children Lorenzo (14) Marie (12) Chester (10) Irene (7) William Jr. (4 1/12) and June (10/12)
9. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Waseca Co., Woodville, ( Apr '40) ED 81-18, sheet 8B, rents $2000, age 48, POB: Minn., ed 6, with husband William (53) and children Chester E. (19), Irene A. (17), William K. (13), June L. (10) and Gerald A. (7)
10. Found in the 1953 Owatonna, MN city directory; Vogt, Wm (Laura O) h719 E Rose (p. 142)
11. Found in the 1959 Owatonna, MN city directory; Vogt, Wm (Laura) h719 E Rose (p. 210)
12. VOGTS ATTEND FUNERAL
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Vogt Sr. and daughter (Carol) with Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Vogt Jr. attended funeral services Friday Oct. 20 at St. John Lutheran Church for Mrs. William (Laura) Vogt Sr. 80, who died Tuesday, at 8 p. m. at the Owatonna City Hospital. She had been ill for two years. She was born in Deerfield Township Steele County April 20, 1892; the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Budlow. April 5, 1915 .;. she married William Vogt. She is survived by her husband; children Mrs. Harold (Irene) Mudking, Chester Vogt both of Wascia, Bill Vogt Jr., Mrs. Marion (June) Keck both of Owatonna, Mrs. Walmer (Marie) Olson, Ellindale, Jerry Vogt, Waukisha, Wis. and Lorenzo Vogt Sr. Columbia; 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Rose Wirowek Owatonna, Minnesota. (The Columbia Star, Oct. 26, 1972, p. 2)13. Mrs. Wn. Vogt Sr.
Mrs. William (Laura) Vogt Sf. (nee Bidlow) of Owatonna, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, October 17 at the Owatonna City. Hospital. Mrs. Vogt, who had reached the age of 80 years, was born on April 20, 1892 in Deerfield Township in Steele County, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bidlow. On April 5, 1915 she was married to William Vogt who survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Irene) Meadeking of Wascea, Mrs. Marvin (June) Keck of Owatonna, Mrs. Waimer (Marie) Olson of Ellendale; four sons, Chester of Wascea; Wm. Vogt Jr. of Owatonna, Jerry of Waukesha and Lorenzo Vogt Sr. of Columbia, Illinois; 19 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Rose Wirowek of Owatoma, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Vogt Sr, daughter Carol and Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Vogt Jr, all of Columbia attended funeral services on Friday, October 20 at St. John American Lutheran Church In Owatonna. (The Waterloo Republic-Times, Oct. 26, 1972, p. 1)14. Obit: Vogt Laura
Mrs. William (Laura) Vogt Sr., 80, 719 E. Rose, died last Tuesday evening at the Owatonna City Hospital. She was born April 20, 1892 in Deerfield Township, and was a lifelong resident of Steele and Waseca counties. She married William Vogt on April 5, 1915 at St. John parsonage in Owatonna. They farmed in Steele and Waseca counties until retirement in 1952, at which time they moved to Owatonna. Mrs. Vogt is survived by her husband, William; four sons, Lorenzo of Columbia, Ill., Chester of Waseca, William Jr. of Owatonna and Gerald of Waukesha, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. Waimer (Marie) Olson, Ellendale, Mrs. Harold (Irene) Muedeking, Waseca, and Mrs. Marvin (June) Keck of Owatonna; one sister, Mrs. Rose Wirowek of Owatonna; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, with the Rev. R. Rudolf officiating. Interment followed in Forest Hill Cemetery. (Owatonna People's Press, Oct. 26, 1972)
Laura married William "Bill" Antone Vogt on 15 Apr 1915 in Owatonna, Steele Co., MN. William was born on 19 Jun 1886 in Columbia, Monroe Co., IL. He died on 21 Apr 1974 in Steele Co., MN. He was buried in Forest Hill, Owatonna, Steele Co., MN. William was employed as 1910;farm laborer,1920;farmer,1930;dairy farmer,1940;farmer. He was buried 1 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele Co., MN.
1. Son of Lorenze "Lawrence" John Vogt and Mary Anna Dannehold.
- Lorenz Vogt of Fults, Illinois, Dies
Lorenz Vogt, a former resident of Columbia, died at his home at Fults, IL., on Saturday, March 20,1937 at the age of 78 years. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Catholic church at Harrisonville, IL. The remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery here. The deceased was born and reared near Columbia, and a number of years ago he moved to Fults, where he became a very influential farmer, He is survived by his wife, nee Mary Dannehold and nine children, Joseph, John and William Vogt of Minnesota, Cornelius and Leonard Vogt of Fults and Sylvester Vogt of Prairie du Rocher, Mrs. George Nauman, Mrs. David Hicks and Mrs, Walter Mehrtens and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Dooley and Mrs. Elizabeth Vogt of Columbia. The deceased was well and favorably known in Columbia and his many friends here will be grieved to learn of his death.2. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Illinois, St. Clair Co., Millstadt, sheet 2, age 13, DOB: June 1886, with parents Lawrence (40) DOB: Aug 1859, marr 16 yrs and Mary (37) DOB: Dec 1862, 8 of 8 children and siblings, Joseph A. (16) DOB: Jan 1884, John L. (17) DOB: Jan 1883, Silvester F. (12) DOB: Dec 1887, Alma (11) DOB: June 1888, Hilda B. (9) DOB: Feb 1891, Leonard J. (7) DOB: June 1892 and Cornelius J. (5) DOB: Sept 1894
3. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Minnesota, Waseca Co., St. Mary Twp, sheet 3A, age 22, POB: Illinois, hired hand at the home of Joseph Metz (35) and his wife Mary (35)
4. William Vwoght, of Deerfield township and Miss Laura Bredlow of this city were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Oak street German Lutheran church last Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. Conrad, Winter, pastor of the church, officiated. The happy couple were unattended. The groom a young man who recently moved here from Illinois and has been working the late Carl Bredlow farm in Deerfield township. The bride is an estimable young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Ywoght have settled to housekeeping on the Bredlow farm in Deerfield township. (The People's Press, April 9, 1915)
5. 1917: WWI Draft Registration Card: William Anton Vogt, age 30, address; R6, Owatonna, Minn., DOB: 19 June 1886, POB: Columbia, ILL., USA., occupation; farmer, employed by; self, Owatonna R6., dependants; wife and one child, married, cacausian, height; tall, build; stout, eyes; blue, hair; black, bald; no, signed at Deerfield, Steele Co., Minn., June 5, 1917
6. Found in the 1920 US Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Deerfield, sheet 2A, age 34, rents, POB: Illinois, with wife Laura O. (28) and children Lorenzo W. (3 11/12) and Marie E. (2 6/12)
7. Underwent Operation—
William Vogt, a farmer residing at Deerfield, underwent an operation for acute appendicitis at the Nelson hospital Tuesday Morning, and is getting along as well as can be expected. (The Daily People's Press, March 15, 1925)8. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minnesota Waseca Co., Blooming Grove, sheet 5A, rents, age 40 with wife Laura (37) and children Lorenzo (14) Marie (12) Chester (10) Irene (7) William Jr. (4 1/12) and June (10/12)
9. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Waseca Co., Woodville, ( Apr '40) ED 81-18, sheet 8B, rents $2000, age 53, POB: Minn., ed 8, with wife Laura O. (48) and children Chester E. (19), Irene A. (17), William K. (13), June L. (10) and Gerald A. (7)
10. Found in the 1953 Owatonna, MN city directory; Vogt, Wm (Laura O) h719 E Rose (p. 142)
11. Found in the 1959 Owatonna, MN city directory; Vogt, Wm (Laura) h719 E Rose (p. 210)
Notes:
1. Brothers; John L. Vogt and Cornelious J. Vogt., and sister Blanche K. Vogt.
They had the following children:
+ 735 M i Lorenzo William Vogt + 736 F ii Marie Eleanor Vogt + 737 M iii Chester Earl Vogt + 738 F iv Irene Anna Vogt + 739 M v William Kleelan Vogt + 740 F vi June Laura Vogt + 741 M vii Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Vogt
362. Ella Emelia Bredlow (Elnora Eichler , Laura Ann Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 12 Dec 1893 in Owatonna, Steele Co., MN. She died 2 on 3 Oct 1941 in {Medford}, Steele Co., MN. She was buried in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN. Ella was buried 3 in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN.
1. Found in the 1895 Minnesota state census, Steele Co., Owatonna wd-3, p. 9, Ella age 1, with Carl Bredlow age 38, b. Germany, reident of state 20 yrs, Elinor (33), Laura (3)
2. Found in the 1900 U.S census Minnesota, Steele Co., Owatonna wd-3, sheet 6A, W. Winona, age 6, b. Apr 1893, Minnesota, fa; Germany, mo; Minnesota, with parents Carol L. (43), Ellnora (29), siblings; Laura (8) and Rosena (4)
3. Found in the 1905 Minnesota state census; Steele Co., Deerfield, dis 7, sheet #1, RFD #6, Ella E. (11) b. MN, with father Carl L. (48), b. Germany, and siblings; Lora O. (13) b. MN, Rosina S. (9) b. MN, Bertha May (4) b. MN
4. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, p. 5, age 17, with husband Ben (20) and son Bernard (0)
5. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, sheet 10A, owns, age 26, with husband Ben (30) and children Bernard A. (10) Louis E. (5) Evelyn E. (3) and Mildred M. (1 3/12)
6. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, sheet 5A, owns $1500, age 36, age 1st mar; 16, with husband Ben, age 40, age 1st mar; 19, and children Louis E. (15) Evelyn E. (13) Mildred M. (11) Violet M. (9) Loraine C. (6) and Beatrice L. (4)
7. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, (6 Apr '40) ED 74-11, sheet 2A, owns $1000, age 46, POB: Minn., ed 8, with husband Benny (50) and children Evelyn E. (23), Beatrice L. (14), Harlan W. (9) and Wilfred M. (8)
Ella married Benjamin "Bennie" Kniefel on 12 Aug 1909 in Owatonna, Steele Co., MN. Benjamin was born 1 on 19 Nov 1889 in Deerfield, Steele Co., MN. He died 2 on 22 Apr 1957 in Medford, Steele Co., MN. He was buried in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN. Benjamin was employed as 1920;concrete maker,1930;farmer,1940;grain & coal retailer. He was buried 3 in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN.
1. Son of William Kniefel and Christine Picheal.
- DEERFIELD, MINN., Aug. 29, '90.
ED. PEOPLE'S PRESS:
Mrs. Christina Kniefel was buried here to-day. She died yesterday forenoon. Mrs. Kniefel had a cancer come on her left side some five years ago. She had been operated upon by different Doctors at various times but it finally turned into dropsy some two or three montbs ago. She suffered terribly for the last year especially the last few months. She was not quite 36 years old. She was a good and affectionate wife and mother as well as a gentle and helpful neighbor
May she rest in peace. (Aug 1890)- Death of William Kniefel
On Saturday morning, September 2d at 9 o'clock, Mr. William Kniefel died of pneumonia at his home in this city, aged 47 years, 8 months and 1 day. His last illness was of one week's duration. Mr. Kniefel was born in Germany January 1st, 1846 and immigrated to this country
about twenty years ago. For ten years he lived on a farm in Deerfield. Last spring he moved into this city. His first serious illness took place last spring when he was sick seven weeks with pneumonia but recovered. Soon after he was able to be around he fell and fractured a rib which laid him up three weeks longer. During the summer he occupied himself in building a new and comfortable house in Riverside addition to Owatonna. He was an esteemed member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and had $2,000 insurance on his life in that order, $1,000
in favor of his wife and $1,000 in favor of his children, of whom he left five, all boys. The eldest is sixteen years old, the youngest one year old. Mr. Kniefel was a man who was highly respected by all his neighbors. Industrious, and upright, he was well liked by everybody. The funeral was conducted under the direction of the Owatonna Lodge A. O. U. W. who attended in a body.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Chamberlin at the Congregational church last Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and largely attended'. The remains were interred in Forest Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Kniefel desires to express her thanks to the members of the A. O. U. W. and all who furnished flowers and to the neighbors for great kindness shown her and family. (Sept 1893)2. Found in the 1905 Minnesota state census; Steele Co., Meriden, dis 8, sheet #4, Owatonna R1, age 15, farm laborer at home of John Wilkes
3. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, p. 5, age 20, with wife Ellen (17) and son Bernard (0)
4. 1917: WWI Draft Registration Card; Bennie Kniefel, age 27, DOB: 19 Nov. 1890, residence; Medford, MN., POB: Deerfield, Minn., occp: self employed; farming and general work, married, claim exemption of draft to support wife and 3 children, medium height, light hair, stout build, blue eyes, Registration at Medford, MN., 5 June 1917.
5. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, sheet 10A, owns, age 30, with wife Ella E. (26) and children Bernard A. (10) Louis E. (5) Evelyn E. (3) and Mildred M. (1 3/12)
6. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, sheet 5A, owns $1500, age 40, age 1st mar; 19, with wife Ella E. (36) age 1st mar; 16, and children Louis E. (15) Evelyn E. (13) Mildred M. (11) Violet M. (9) Loraine C. (6) and Beatrice L. (4)
7. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, (6 Apr '40) ED 74-11, sheet 2A, owns $1000, age 50, POB: Minn., ed 7, with wife Ella E. (46) and children Evelyn E. (23), Beatrice L. (14), Harlan W. (9) and Wilfred M. (8)
8. WWII Draft Registration Card; ser# 01674, Bennie Kniefel, Residence; Medford, Steele, Minn., age;52, POB; Owatona, Steele, Minn., DOB; Nov 19, 1889, Employer; self, Medford, Steele, Minn., height; 5' 9 1/2", weight; 232, Eyes; blue, Hair; brown, right eyelid droops, signed at Medford, Minn., April 27, 1942
9. Mr. Ben Kniefel
Mr. Ben Kniefel, 67, Medford farmer, died suddenly in his home Monday evening while watching television. Funeral services will be Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Conley Funeral Chapel, the rev. Harold Mountain, Christ The King Catholic Church of Medford officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery at Medford. He was born Nov. 19, 1889. (April 25, 1957)
They had the following children:
+ 742 M i Bernard Alfred Kniefel 743 M ii Carl William Kniefel was born on 28 May 1911 in Steele Co., MN. He died 1 on 27 Oct 1911 in Steele Co., MN. He was buried 2 in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN.
1. Ben Kniefel, our first assistant buttermaker, and good wife are happy. A boy was born in their home last Monday. Mother and son are doing well. The many friends extend most hearty congratulations. (The Peoples Press, May 26, 1911)
2. Obit: Infant Kniefel
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kniefel, aged about five months died last Saturday. The funeral was held from the house last Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.744 F iii Helen Christina Kniefel was born on 17 Jan 1913 in Steele Co., MN. She died on 26 Jun 1913 in Steele Co., MN. Helen was buried in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN.
1. Obit: Lost Their Little Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kniefel mourn the death of their infant daughter, Helen Christina, aged five months and eight days, who passed away last Friday morning. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Carl Bredlow, father of Mrs. Kniefel. The sympathy of all is extended the bereaved parents. (July 4, 1913)
2. THE INFANT CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. BENJAMIN KNIEFEL DIED THURSDAY
Helen Kniefel
Helen Kniefel, aged five months daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Kniefel of this vilage, died of bronchial pneumonia last Friday. The remains were buried last Sunday from the home of the grandfather, Carl Bredlow, of Deerfield. The remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery in Deerfield. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of all their neighbors and many
friends in their bereavement. (The Peoples Press, July 4, 1913)+ 745 M iv Louis Edwin Kniefel + 746 F v Evelyn Ella Kniefel + 747 F vi Mildred Marie Kniefel + 748 F vii Violet Mabel Kniefel + 749 F viii Loraine Charlotte Kniefel + 750 F ix Beatrice "Betty" Lillian Kniefel + 751 M x Harlan Walter Kniefel 752 M xi Wilfred "Willie" Milton Kniefel was born 1 on 29 Feb 1932 in Medford, Steele Co., MN. He died on 28 Nov 2013 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Wilfred was buried in Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. He served in the military Vietnam - U.S Airforce.
1. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Steele Co., Medford, (6 Apr '40) ED 74-11, sheet 2A, age 8, POB: Minn., ed 2, with parents; Benny (50)(owns $1000) and Ella E. (46) and siblings; Evelyn E. (23), Beatrice L. (14) and Harlan W. (9)
2. Mrs. Mary Chambless and Wilfred M. Kniefel were married recently at Geiger field chapel. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. A. Koenig, N6123 Normandie. The bridegroom is the son of Ben Kniefel, Medford, Minn. After a wedding trip to Oregon and Idaho, the couple are residing at N43I4 Maple. (Spokane Chronicles, Jan. 9, 1957, p. 12)
3. Found in the 1960 Spokane, WA. city directory; Kniefel, Wilfred M (Mary M) USAF h W 814 Fairview av (p. 447)
4. Found in the 1967 Chicopee, MA. city directory; Kniefel, Wilfred M (Mary M) in USAF h 13 Edbert (p. 188)
5. Obit: Wilfred ‘Willie’ M. Kniefel of Spokane, Wash.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Wilfred M. Kniefel entered into rest on Nov. 28, 2013 in Spokane, Wash.
Born in Medford, Minn., on Feb. 29, 1932, to Ben and Ella Kniefel, Willie lived there until graduating from Medford High School in 1950. He then joined the U.S. Air Force, which ultimately became his career. While in the service, he was awarded the Vietnamese Medal of Honor Second Class and The Air Force Commendation Medal. He was a life-member of North Hill Masonic Lodge No. 210, of The Scottish Rite Bodies , and of El Katif Shriners, where he was a member of North Spokane Shrine Club, the High Ball R.R, and the One Hundred Million Dollar Club. He was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 150 of Ludlow, Mass. Willie was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Mary, in 2005. He was also preceded by his brothers, Bernard, Louis, Harlan and sisters, Evelyn, Mildred, Violet, Beatrice and Lorraine. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Private burial will take place at Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Spokane, Wash. Public memorial service will be held on Monday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. at Rockwood @ Hawthorne, 101 E Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA 99218. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Shriners Hospital of Children, Rite Care of Spokane, or the charity of donor’s choice. (Dec. 8, 2013)
Notes:
1. KNIEFEL, Wilfred M. MSGT (Ret.)Wilfred married Mary Marie Koenig on 17 Nov 1956 in Spokand Co., WA. Mary was born on 12 May 1925 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. She died on 3 Jun 2005 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. She was buried in Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. She was buried in Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
1. Daugther of Wilhelm Christian August Koenig and Mary C. Nettie Loss.
- William C. Koenig, 73, a retired Pacific Northwest Bell worker, died in a Spokane hospital yesterday following a short illness. Mr. Koenig was born in Nebraska and came to Medical Lake, Wash., in 1902. He was married in Spokane in 1915 and the couple last month observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Survivors include his wife, Mary, at the home, N6123 Normandie; three sons, Albert Koenig, Wallace, Idaho, Louis Koenig, Spokane, and William Koenig, Newport, and a daughter, Mrs. Marie Kniesel, Chicopee Falls, Mass. The body is at Hazen & Jaeger's. Nov. 1965)
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Nebraska, Douglas Co., Omaha, wd-2, block No. 119, sheet 9A, 2212 North 19th, age 4 10/12, POB: Nebraska, with parents; William A. (38) owns home $4500, and Mary M. (40) and siblings; Albert J. (13), Harold L. (9) and William F. (1/12)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Idaho, Shoshone Co., Wallace, wd-4, (12 Apr '40) ED 40-36, sheet 11A, age 14, ed; H-1, POB: Nebraska, with parents; William C. (49) and Mary A. (50) and siblings; Albert J. (23), Blanche (20), sister-in-law, Albert J. (1) nephew, Harold L. (19) and William Frank (10)
4. Found in the 1960 Spokane, WA. city directory; Kniefel, Wilfred M (Mary M) USAF h W 814 Fairview av (p. 447)
5. Found in the 1967 Chicopee, MA. city directory; Kniefel, Wilfred M (Mary M) in USAF h 13 Edbert (p. 188)
6. Obit: Mary M. Kniefel
SPOKANE, Wash. Mary Marie Kniefel, 80, died Friday, June 3, 2005, in Spokane, Wash. Private interment will be at Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mary Marie Koenig, the daughter of Wilhelm and Mary Koenig, was born May 12, 1925, in Omaha, Neb. In 1942 she moved to the Spokane area. She was a member of the Women of the Moose #74 and OES Chapter #157 of Ludlow, Mass. She is survived by her husband, Wilfred, of Elk, Wash., formerly of Medford. (Owatonna Peoples Press, 06/16/2005)
Notes:
1. Married first; J.D. Chambless 1943 at Spokane, WA.753 F xii Marlene E. Kniefel was born on 29 Oct 1933 in Steele Co., MN. She died 1 on 27 Feb 1934 in Steele Co., MN. She was buried in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN. Marlene was buried in Union Cemetery, Medford, Steele Co., MN.
1. Death certid# 1934-MN-015620