Fourth Generation 
54. Sarah E. "Sally" STEFFA (Susan Ann STEFFA12, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born in 1866 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,3 died in 1920 at age 54, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.3 Another name for Sarah was Sally.
Sarah married David William NICHOLS MAR 8, 1899 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. David was born in NOV 1871 in Pennsylvania, died in 1952 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 81, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
Marriage Notes: Illinois State Archives
NICHOL, DAVID W (S/O JOHN & SUSAN) STEFFA, SARAH E (D/O JOSEPH & SUSAN) 1899-03-08 002 00009418 OGLE
Children from this marriage were:
+ 128 F i. Living
+ 129 M ii. Raymond W. NICHOLS was born in 1900, died in 1956 at age 56, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 130 M iii. Harry D. NICHOLS 17 was born JUL 9, 1902 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,17 died DEC 28, 1987 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL17 at age 85, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.17
+ 131 F iv. Jessie Viola NICHOLS was born OCT 20, 1906 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died JUN 11, 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 132 M v. Charles O. NICHOLS was born FEB 4, 1909, died in 1967 at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
Sarah next married Living
The child from this marriage was:
+ 133 F i. Alice Mae STEFFA was born MAY 15, 1888 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died JUL 18, 1953 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL at age 65, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
55. Elizabeth Mae "Lizzie" STEFFA (Susan Ann STEFFA12, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born MAR 4, 1872 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died FEB 3, 1931 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL. Another name for Elizabeth was Lizzie.
General Notes: Byron Express, Friday 2-6-1931
Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, wife of Henry W. Palmer, of Rockvale township, succumbed to a long illness at her home west of Byron, on Tuesday evening, Febuary 3, 1931. Mrs. Palmer was a native of Rockvale township, born on March 5, 1872. She was united in marriage to Mr. palmer at Mt. Morris, foury-three years ago. She is survived by her husband, five daughters, Mrs. William Saam, Mrs. Samuel Doyle, and Mrs. John Paul, all of Byron, Mrs. Maurice Johnson of Rockvalle and Mrs. William Moth, of Seward; three sons, Emery and John of Byron and Charles of Roswell, New Mexico; and twenty-six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home this (Friday) morning at ten o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. McCune, of Mt. Morris. Burial will be at Silver Creek cemetery south of Leaf River.
Elizabeth married Henry John PALMER Sr.,38 son of Unknown and Unknown, APR 2, 1889 in Creston, Ogle Co., IL.39 Henry was born AUG 23, 1865 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,17 died DEC 17, 1943 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL17 at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.17
General Notes: Mt. Morris Index 12-24-1943
Henry J. Palmer, a lifelong resident of the Silver Creek community northeast of Mount Morris, died early Friday morning, Dec. 17, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Susan Doyle in Rockford following a short illness.
Mr Palmer was born August 23, 1865 in Mount Morris township and at death was 78 years of age. His marriage to Elizabeth Steffa of Rockvale township occured April 2, 1889. Eight children were born to this union, two of which with their mother preceded Mr. Palmer in death.
Surviving besides Mrs. Doyle are three other daughters, Mrs Olia Johnson, Rockford; Mrs Bessie Saams, Kirkland, and Mrs Hattie Paul, Leaf River, and two sons; Emery, Rockford, and Henry Jr., Byron; also 30 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Rock Of Ages Funeral Home, Byron With burial in Silver Creek Cemetery.
Also in Rockford Morning Star, Saturday 12-18-1943
Children from this marriage were:
134 M i. Living
+ 135 F ii. Olia A. PALMER was born SEP 22, 1889 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died MAY 20, 1962 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 72, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 136 F iii. Bessie Beulah PALMER was born MAR 17, 1891 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died JUL 3, 1961 at age 70, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 137 F iv. Susie Dessie PALMER was born FEB 21, 1893 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died JUN 6, 1966 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 138 M v. Emery Fredrick PALMER was born MAY 20, 1896 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died SEP 4, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 139 F vi. Lucinda Mae PALMER was born APR 26, 1898 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died JAN 30, 1934 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL at age 35, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 140 M vii. Charles Earl PALMER was born JUL 31, 1900 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died JAN 4, 1933 in Roswell, NM at age 32, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 141 M viii. Hank Alfred PALMER was born JUN 16, 1902 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died APR 13, 1957 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 54, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 142 F ix. Hattie Belle PALMER was born JUN 8, 1906 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died FEB 7, 2002 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 95, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
57. Mary Irene STEFFA 16 (Josiah STEFFA14, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born SEP 18, 1892 in Cook Co., Hospital, died in 1967 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
General Notes: Please know, Mary's adoption is recorded and memoralized in letters she wrote to the Children's home of Cook County...including one from them to Steffa's dated a month after her birth in 1892
please add to your website about my grandmother, Irene Steffa, born 09/18/1892 and recorded in Childrens home under register 1541 as her birth name, ALICE SMITH....
Mother on birth certificate is Minnie Smith nee: Wilson age 23, and father is Allen Smith....age 24....birth certificate confirms this was her 2nd birth.
Rev. Van Arnsdale wrote to my great grandparents, Josiah Steffa, on 12/01/1892 to advise them she had a brother, record # 1521, received 08/25/1892.....
A letter from Childrens home dated 12/11/1950 did reveal that the "older brother" was adopted by a H.J. Ford of Ladelle, SD and renamed William Earl Ford.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I know the clues are out there,
Rockford Morning Star
HIMERT-Mary Irene Himert, 74, Byron, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 1967. In Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long Illness. Born Sept. I8, 1892, In Chicago, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Steffa. Lived 74 years In Byron, moving there from Chicago. Married to Fred Himert In Byron May 18, 1912. Employed as a packer by Quatity Metal Finishing Co., Byron, for 15 years: Member, of United Church of Byron, and of Eastern Star chapter of Byron, Royal Neighbors of America at Byron and Women's Fellowship of the church. Attended Byron public schools. Survivors include: her husband, Fred, Byron; two sons, Glenn, Lombard, and Steffa, Winnebago; two daughters, Mrs. Ellyn Rowley, Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. A. Robert (Helen) Hewitt, Rockford; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, In BAKENER-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, Byron, with the Rev. George Hartz, pastor of the United Church of Byron, officiating. Burial In Willwood Burial Park. No visitation.
Mary married Fred Earl HIMERT MAY 18, 1912 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. Fred was born MAR 28, 1891 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL, died FEB 13, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockford Morning Star Friday 2-16-1973
HIMERT - Fred E. Himert, 81, Byron, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1973, in his home. Born March 28, 1891 in Oregon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Himert. Lived 42 years In Byron, moving there from Stillman Valley. Married to the former Mary Steffa in Byron, May 18, 1912. Retired road maintenance worker for Ogle County Highway Department. Member of Byron Lodge 274 AF & AM. Attended Oregon High School. Survivors include: Two sons, Steffa, Winnebago, and Glen, Lombard; two daughters, Mrs. Ellyn Rowley, Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. A. Robert (Helen), Hewitt, Rockford; a brother, Donald, California; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rock, Mount Morris, and Mrs. Clarence Lumsden, Oregon; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Services at 3 p.m. Friday In BAKENMER-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME with the Rev. George Hartz, pastor of the United Church ot Christ, officiating. Burial in Wiliwood Cemetery.
spelled Heimert on some obits and records, so watch for this.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 143 F i. Living
144 M ii. Glenn Wayne HIMERT was born SEP 11, 1921 in Stillmanvalley, Ogle Co., IL and died NOV 20, 1999 in Tampa, FL at age 78.
+ 145 M iii. Steffa "Skip" HIMERT was born SEP 19, 1913 in Ogle Co., IL, died MAR 23, 2008 in Winnebago, Winnebago Co., IL at age 94, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 146 F iv. Helen Mae HIMERT was born NOV 25, 1917 in Stillmanvalley, Ogle Co., IL, died NOV 21, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 60, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.
60. Russell D. STEFFA (Samuel Edward STEFFA15, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born OCT 5, 1876 in Baltimore, MD, died FEB 17, 1933 in Winnebago Co., IL at age 56, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Steffa Cora B (wid R D), resides 347 Grand Ave. (LP)
Rockford Morning Star, Saturday 2-18-1933
Russell D. Steffa, 56, 347 Grand Ave., Loves Park, died Friday at 6:30 a.m. at his home after a lingering illness.
Mr. Steffa was born in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 5, 1876 and came as a child to Illinois. For many years he lived in the vicinity of Oregon and Byron in Ogle county and came to Rockford to make his home in 1928.
He married Cora B. Frost on Dec. 30, 1908. She survives as does a daughter, Vidia Vivian. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Blanche Ridgeway of Leaf River, two half sisters and two half brothers.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Chapel. The Rev. H. M. Bannen will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
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CENSUS YEAR: 1910 STATE: IL COUNTY: Ogle TOWNSHIP: Rockvale MICROFILM#: T624-315 SUPV/DISTR: 4 ENUM/DISTR: 85 ENUMERATOR: Mrs. Carrie Blanchard ENUM/DATE-RANGE: April 15 to May 6, 1910 CENSUS-DAY: April 15, 1910
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PG# LN# ED SH# STREET NBM DW# FM# LAST NAME FIRST NAME RELATION SEX RACE LAST Wd-D MAR CHILD LIVING PLACE BIRTHPL BIRTHPL IMMI ALIZED ENG? PROFESSION INDUSTRY ACCT WORK UNEMPL READ WRITE SCH RENT MORT HOME SCH WAR BLIND DUMB REMARKS (
1) (2) (3) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) (32)
3B 55 85 3B Lambtail Road . 62 63 Steffa Russell D. Head M W 32 M1 1 . . Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania . . English Farmer General Farm Oa . . Yes Yes . R . F 50 . . . .
3B 56 85 3B Lambtail Road . 62 63 Steffa Cora B. Wife F W 34 M1 1 1 1 Illinois Ohio Ohio . . English None . . . . Yes Yes . . . . . . . . .
3B 57 85 3B Lambtail Road . 62 63 Steffa Vivian Daughter F W 2/12 S . . . Illinois
Russell Steffa, "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
Name: Russell Steffa
Titles and Terms (Original):
Event Date: 17 Feb 1933
Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
Gender: Male
Marital Status:
Race:
Age: 56
Birth Year (Estimated): 1877
Birth Date: 05 Oct 1876
Birthplace: Baltimore, Md.
Father's Name: Samuel Steffa
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Road Worker
Residence Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
Address:
Spouse's Name: Cora B. Steffa
Spouse's Titles and Terms (Original):
Spouse's Birthplace:
Burial Date: 20 Feb 1933
Burial Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Ill.
Cemetery: Greenwood
Informant's Name:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4008358
Image Number: 335
GS Film number: 1684956
Reference ID: cn 8798
Russell married Cora Belle FROST DEC 30, 1908. Cora was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
The child from this marriage was:
147 F i. Living
61. Blanche Mary STEFFA (Samuel Edward STEFFA15, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born FEB 8, 1879 in Baltimore, MD, died AUG 4, 1948 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 69, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.
Blanche married John William RIDGEWAY FEB 21, 1893 in Beliot, WI. John was born JUN 28, 1853, died MAY 3, 1928 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL at age 74, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockford Morning Star Sat., 5-5-1928
JOHN W. RIDGEWAY DIES IN LIGHTSVILLE
Leaf River May 4. - John William Ridgeway, 74 years old, lifelong resident of this vicinity, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock at his home in Lightsville after several months of illness.
He was born at Egan June 28, 1853, and married Miss. Blanche Steffa Feb. 21, 1893. She survives him, with six children, Mrs. Laura Magin, Rockford, Mrs. Evelyn Rauch (spelled Raush in obit), Mt. Morris, Mrs. Enda Rauch (spelled Raush in obit), Leaf River, Mrs. Ruth Palmer, Leaf River, Roy Ridgeway, Collins, IA., and Louis Ridgeway, at home. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Eva Fritzel, Pompeys Piller, Mont., Mrs. Gressle Horny, also of Pompeys Piller, and Mrs. Hattie Pitts, Richmond, and a brother, J.K. Ridgeway, Thayer Mo.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Leaf River United Brethren Church, and burial will be in Roundhouse Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 148 M i. Roy William RIDGEWAY was born NOV 18, 1893, died AUG 2, 1964 in Collins, Story Co., IA. at age 70, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Collins, IA..
149 F ii. Mary Rosamond "Rosa" RIDGEWAY was born AUG 29, 1895, died NOV 11, 1904 at age 9, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL. Another name for Mary was Rosa.
General Notes: Burned to death in house fire at age of 9
+ 150 F iii. Laura Elizabeth "Dollie" RIDGEWAY was born FEB 24, 1898 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died JAN 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 79, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 151 F iv. Ruth Edith RIDGEWAY was born FEB 14, 1901 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died OCT 28, 1995 in Durand, Winnebago Co., IL at age 94, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 152 F v. Edna Viola RIDGEWAY was born JAN 21, 1904 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died AUG 13, 1969 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 153 F vi. Evelyn Mae RIDGEWAY was born MAY 5, 1907, died JAN 28, 1973 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.
154 F vii. Daisy RIDGEWAY was born FEB 24, 1913.
+ 155 F viii. Lois Mannetta RIDGEWAY was born SEP 15, 1914.
64. Edith Maude STEFFA (Samuel Edward STEFFA15, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born JUN 17, 1885, died MAY 3, 1951 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: Byron Paper, 5-11-1951
Edith Maude Steffa was born at Lanark, Ill., June 17, 1885. Her parents were Samuel and Sarah Steffa. She passed away at St. Anthony hospital in Rockford, Thursday, May 3, 1951.
She grew up in Byron and made many friends there until they moved to Rockford.
On July 4, 1901, she married Charles Lizer in Byron, and to them were born Kenneth and Fay, and a pair of twins, who died at birth. They adopted one little girl, Beryl.
Edith was baptized in the Congregational Church of Byron, and later joined that church. She and her husband still kept their church letters there at the time of her death.
Her home was always open to neighbors and friends, or to those in need; she was a valued neighbor wherever she lived. She was a member of the Mystic Workers. Her home and her flowers were a great joy to her.
She is survived by her husband one son, Kenneth, and two grandchildren, Kenneth, Jr., and Stephen of Rockford. One sister, Hazel (Mrs. Ralph) Bachelder of Davenport; and one brother, Jesse Steffa, of DeKalb; nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The service in her memory was held in the United church of Byron, Saturday afternoon, May 6, at 2 o'clock. The burial was made in the Byron cemetery. The Rev. James H. Hagerty officiated.
Edith married Charles P LIZER JUL 4, 1901 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. Charles was born NOV 13, 1878 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died MAY 11, 1952 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage License: #9880: Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: Byron Paper, 5-16-1952
Charles Lizer was born Nov. 13, 1878, at Leaf River, the son of William and Isabelle Lizer. He died May 11,1952.
Charles and Edith Maude Steffa were married July 4, 1901. They lived in Byron for a while and then moved to Rockford. To them were born Kenneth, Charles, Fay, and the twins. Beryl was adopted into the family.
He was a machinist by trade, having spent 33 years with the IngerBoll Milling Machine company in Rockford. The Lizers joined the Congregational church in Byron in July, 1901. She passed away on May 3, 1951 and her, husband followed her on May 11,1952. He is survived by his son Kenneth and two children, Kenneth Junior and Stephen, of Rockford; his sisters: Sarah, Mrs. Franklin Lutz of Byron and Mary, often called Molly Angel of Rockford; his two brothers: Daniel of Shirland and James of Pecatonica; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The service in his memory was held in the United Church of Byron, Tuesday afternoon, May 13, at 2 o'clock, with interment in the Byron cemetery. Mrs. Clifford Swanson of Rockford sang, accompanied by Mrs. Harold Yost of Byron. The message was given by the Rev. Clifford Swanson of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd of Rockford; the Rev. James H. Hagerty of the United Church of Byron conducted the service.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 156 M i. Kenneth C. LIZER was born MAY 20, 1913 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois and died NOV 1, 1997 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 84.
157 M ii. Living
158 U iii. Living
159 U iv. Living
160 F v. Living
65. Hazel STEFFA (Samuel Edward STEFFA15, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born in JAN 1887.
Noted events in her life were:
• Living: 1948, Davenport, Iowa.
Hazel married Living
67. Josiah William "Jess" STEFFA (Samuel Edward STEFFA15, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born NOV 13, 1891 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died FEB 13, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Dekalb, Dekalb Co., IL. Another name for Josiah was Jess.
General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Wednesday 2-14-1973
Josiah W. Steffa, 81, 2827 Custer Ave., died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1973, in River Bluff Nursing Home after a long illness. Born Nov. 13, 1891, in Byron, Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Steffa. Lived nine years in Rockford coming from Dekalb. Married to the former Alta M. Cook in Shabbona Nov. 30, 1916. Employed as supervisor by Dekalb Commercial Body Co., Dekalb, for 32 years. Express agent in Rockford, 1910-1917, and Camp Grant during World War 1. Member of the Masonic Lodge, Centerville, Iowa. Survivors include his widow Alta; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews.
Services at 1 p.m. Thursday, in Fred C. Olsen Mortuary, 1001 2nd Ave., with the Rev. Robert B. Davis pastor of Third Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Dekalb. Friends may call at the mortuary from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Josiah Steffa, "United States Social Security Death Index"
Given Name: Josiah
Middle Name:
Surname: Steffa
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 13 November 1891
Social Security Number: 332-10-1141
State: Illinois
Last Place of Residence: Winnebago, Illinois
Previous Residence Postal Code: 61103
Event Date: February 1973
Age: 82
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 332-10-1141.
Josiah married Alta May COOK NOV 30, 1916 in Shabbona, Dekalb Co., IL. Alta was born JUL 22, 1894 in Elva, Dekalb Co., IL, died JUN 19, 1985 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 90, and was buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Dekalb, Dekalb Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockford Register Star, 6-22-1985
STEFFA - Alta M. Stefta, 90, 4149 Safford Road, died 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, June, 19, 1985, In Highview Retirement Home after a short Illness. Born July 22, 1894, In Elva, daughter of Corwln and Ida Cook. Lived 20 years In Rockford. coming, from DeKalb. marrled Josiah Steffa In Shabbbna, Nov. 30, 1916. Housewife. Member Third Presbyterian Church, Harmony Circle, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors Include a nephew, Kenneth Lizer, Rockford; three nieces, Harriett Lundeen, Marion Holmes, and Helen Router, all in California.
Services 10 a.m. Saturday; June 22, In DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME LTD., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with the Rev. Murray Hanson, Third Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial In Falrvlew Memory Gardens, DeKalb. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church.
Alta Steffa, "United States Social Security Death Index"
Given Name: Alta
Middle Name:
Surname: Steffa
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 22 July 1894
Social Security Number: 318-14-0815
State: Illinois
Last Place of Residence: Winnebago, Illinois
Previous Residence Postal Code: 61103
Event Date: June 1985
Age: 91
Noted events in her life were:
• Social Security Number: 318-14-0815.
68. Floyd Lewis STEFFA (Samuel Edward STEFFA15, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born in OCT 1893, died in 1955 at age 62, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
Floyd married Living
Children from this marriage were:
161 M i. Sherman Lee STEFFA was born MAR 12, 1925 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died MAR 15, 1979 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 54, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockford Register Star- Fri. 3-16-1979
Steffa-- Sherman L. Steffa, 54, 4960 Harrison Ave., died at 8:35 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 1979, in St. Anthony Hospital after a long illness. Born March 12, 1925, in Rockford, son of Floyd and Frances Steffa. Lifelong resident of Rockford. Veteran of World War 11, serving with the Marines in the South Pacific. Re-enlisted in the Army, where he served until his retirement in 1964. Awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry during World War 11. Employed as a machinist by Cotta Transmission 12 years. Graduate of West High School, class of 1943. Member of the Navy Club. Survivors include two brothers, Fay and Ronald, both of Rockford; three sisters, Mrs. James (Shirley) Hornbeck, Mrs.Harris (Eileen) Hauch and Mrs. Roger (Beverly) Nichols, all of Rockford; several nieces and nephews; three aunts; and several cousins. Predeceased by a brother, Earl, and a sister, Mrs. Vivian Paeglow.
Services at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in Fred C. Olson Mortuary, 1001 2nd Ave., with the Rev. Arne Peterson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made for the church or the American Cancer Society.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military: Marines WW 11 Vet.
• Social Security Number: 342-14-0864.
+ 162 M ii. Fay L. STEFFA was born OCT 28, 1917 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died DEC 8, 2010 at age 93, and was buried in DEC 2010 in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 163 M iii. Ronald STEFFA was born in 1919, died in 1993 at age 74, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 164 F iv. Living
+ 165 F v. Living
+ 166 F vi. Living
+ 167 M vii. Earl Lynn STEFFA was born NOV 13, 1913, died MAR 25, 1975 at age 61, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
+ 168 F viii. Living
69. Alvin A. STEFFA (Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA18, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born NOV 8, 1896 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL,17 died DEC 24, 1989 in Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL17 at age 93, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.17
General Notes: 1-4-1990 (paper not specified, but found at Oregon Library (Ogle Co. IL)
Oregon-- Alvin A. Steffa, 93, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 1989 in Franklin Grove Health Care Center after a short illness.
He was born Nov. 8, 1896 in Oregon to Nehiamia (sic) and Elizabeth (Gruber) Steffa.
He was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and one grandson.
Survivors include sons, Donald and Robert, both of Oregon, and Roger of Mount Morris; daughters, Florence Kump, of Mount Morris and Beverly Remour of Oregon; 15 grandchildren; 10 great -grandchildren.
Funeral was great -grandchildren in Farrell-holland Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Lay, pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran church, officiating. Burial is in Silver Creek cemetery, rural Leaf River.
A memorial has been established to the Oregon Ambulance Fund.
Noted events in his life were:
• Social Security Number: 344-03-5706.
Alvin married Marie Antoinette BEARD in 1919. Marie was born NOV 8, 1901 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL and died MAR 25, 1962 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL at age 60.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 169 M i. Roger STEFFA was born NOV 9, 1935 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL and died FEB 9, 1998 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL at age 62.
170 M ii. Living
+ 171 M iii. Living
+ 172 F iv. Living
+ 173 F v. Living
70. Leila A. STEFFA (Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA18, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born in 1897 and died in AUG 1980 at age 83.
General Notes: Rockvale Height School built in 1897 showing Cyclone Cellar. Record found dating 1903-1923 list the following students at Rockvale Heights School: (has several others if interested contact me & picture) Lloyd, Alva, Delia, Floyd, Lelia, Leta, Lawrence, and Orville Steffa
Leila married Living
Leila next married Living
71. Geneva D. STEFFA 18 (Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA18, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born JUN 28, 1900 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL, died OCT 22, 1986 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL at age 86, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: Rochelle News 10-21-1986
Funeral Services for Geneva Mammenga were conducted Monday from Farrell-Holland Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Lay, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery near Mount Morris.
The 86 year old Mrs. Mammenga died Saturday in White Pines Living center.
She was born June 28, 1900, in Oregon To Nehemia and Elizabeth Gruber Steffa. She was married Nov. 11, in Oregon to Frank Mammenga. He died in 1949.
Survivors include a son Gene Mammenga of St. Paul, Minn.; a brother, Alvin Steffa of Franklin Grove; two granddaughters and a great- granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon.
Geneva married Frank G. MAMMENGA 40 NOV 11, 1920 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL. Frank was born JUL 9, 1895 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL17 and died AUG 9, 1949 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois (Living In Oregon)17 at age 54. The cause of his death was Heart Attack.
Marriage Notes: 11-11-1921 according to obit
General Notes: Rochelle News 8-17-1949
Oregon Man dies at baseball game
Frank G. Mammenga, 54, of Oregon, brother of Mrs. Elsie Rasmussen, Rochelle, was overcome by a heart attack and died Aug. 9 while watching a baseball game at Wrigly Field, Chicago.
He had taken his son to the game and complained of suffering severe pains and was taken to the first aid station in the park, where he died at 2 p.m.
He was born at Oregon, July 9, 1895, and lived his entire life in Ogle County, Funeral services were held Friday at the Oregon Lutheran Church.
The child from this marriage was:
174 M i. Living
72. Orville STEFFA (Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA18, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born MAR 15, 1902 in Illinois,19 died MAR 16, 1979 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL19 at age 77, and was buried in St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.20
General Notes: paper the obit was copied on was hand written in the date as 3-16-1980 for death, but ss death index has 1979. 3-16-1980 would have been a Sunday and I know they just started running Dixon Paper on Sunday not that many years ago, and with him dying that day it would not have been in Sunday. so unless I see diffrent I am keeping it 1979. As soon as I get back to the Dixon Library I will look up on microfilm.
Dixon Telegraph 3-16-1980
Oregon-- Orville Steffa, 77, 406 S. Third St., died earlier today at Americana Health Care Center, Rockford, following a long illness.
Survivors include his widow, Mary; sisters, Mrs Geneva Mammenga and Leila Hayes, both of Oregon; and a brother Alvin, of Franklin Grove.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Farrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony J. Becker, PhD., pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.
Rockvale Height School built in 1897 showing Cyclone Cellar. Record found dating 1903-1923 list the following students at Rockvale Heights School: (has several others if interested contact me & picture) Lloyd, Alva, Delia, Floyd, Lelia, Leta, Lawrence, and Orville Steffa
Orville Steffa, "United States Social Security Death Index"
Given Name: Orville
Middle Name:
Surname: Steffa
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 15 March 1902
Social Security Number: 343-10-6472
State: Illinois
Last Place of Residence: Ogle, Illinois
Previous Residence Postal Code: 61061
Event Date: March 1979
Age: 77
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 343-10-6472.
Orville married Living
73. Leta V. STEFFA (Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA18, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born JAN 21, 1903 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL, died NOV 9, 1951 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 48, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockvale Height School built in 1897 showing Cyclone Cellar. Record found dating 1903-1923 list the following students at Rockvale Heights School: (has several others if interested contact me & picture) Lloyd, Alva, Delia, Floyd, Lelia, Leta, Lawrence, and Orville Steffa
Byron Paper, 11-16-1951
Leta Steffa was born on Jan. 21, 1903, daughter of Nehemiah and Bessie Gruber Steffa at Oregon. She passed away in her home in Byron, on Friday evening, Nov. 9, 1951 at the age of 48.
She was united in marriage to Roy McNames of Byron, on July 22, 1939.
She is survived by her husband, her five children Delores, Richard, Everett,Ralph, and Frances; three brothers: Orval and Alva of Oregon and Floyd of Rockford; two sisters Geneva Mammenga, and Lola (Mrs. Herbert Hayes), both of Oregon.
The services in her memory were held from the Bakener Funeral Home, Monday Nov. 12, with burial in the Byron Cemetery. The Rev. James H. Hagerty of the United Church officiated.
Leta married George "Roy" McNAMES,17 son of Unknown and Unknown, JUL 22, 1939 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. George was born in 1899 in Ogle Co., IL.,41 died in 1958 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois1 at age 59, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.1 Another name for George was Roy.
General Notes: no date or paper name for the obit, but I found it in the Oregon Library in a file drawer
Byron-- Services for Roy George Mc Names, 58, who died Wednesday in Rockford Memorial Hospital where he underwent surgery Monday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bakener-Morrison Funeral Home, Byron.
The Rev J. Merritt Goodheart, pastor of the United Church of Byron, will officiate. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7 to 9 Friday night.
Mr. Mc Names, a laborer, was born in Ogle county. He lived in Byron for 36 years, following the death of his first wife, Ella Bolthouse, he married Letta Steffa of Oregon, who died in November 1951.
Surviving are two daughters, Delores and Frances both at home; three sons, Richard, Everett, and Ralph, all at home; a brother, Walter, Byron; and two sisters, Mrs Charles Harmon and Mrs. Silas Stine, both of Byron
Children from this marriage were:
+ 175 M i. Richard Lee McNAMES was born SEP 2, 1931 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died SEP 11, 1986 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 55, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 176 F ii. Living
177 M iii. Living
178 M iv. Living
179 F v. Living
75. Floyd Maynard STEFFA (Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA18, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born in 1895, died in 1955 at age 60, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935 &1955
Steffa Flotd M (Edith I), works Rockford Drop Forge, resides 407 N. Johnston Ave.
Rockvale Height School built in 1897 showing Cyclone Cellar. Record found dating 1903-1923 list the following students at Rockvale Heights School: (has several others if interested contact me & picture) Lloyd, Alva, Delia, Floyd, Lelia, Leta, Lawrence, and Orville Steffa
Floyd married Living
76. George Earl FOUCH (Laura Amelia STEFFA19, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born APR 15, 1883 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL, died in MAY 1975 in Polo, Ogle County, IL at age 92, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 354-01-6671.
George married Luella Grace LOOKABAUGH JUN 28, 1905 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL. Luella was born DEC 8, 1882 in Adeline, Ogle Co., IL, died SEP 22, 1968 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 85, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..
General Notes: 9-22-1968 Paper not specified but I found this at Oregon IL Library
Mount Morris-- Luella Grace Fouch, 85, died at Pine Creek Manor Sunday Evening following a long illness.
She was born Dec. 8, 1882 at Adeline, the daughter of Albert and Mary Davis Lookabaugh.
Mrs. Fouch was married to George Fouch June 28, 1906 at Mount Morris. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Adelbert (Geraldine) Sitler, of Mount Morris, Mrs. Rudolph (Mary) Jecklin, of Polo; five grandchildren; three great -grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in the new Finch Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Griffith pastor of the Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Plainview cemetery.
Freinds may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 180 F i. Geraldine FOUCH was born SEP 2, 1906 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL and died DEC 20, 1993 in Joliet, IL at age 87.
+ 181 F ii. Mary Beatrice FOUCH was born JUN 10, 1916 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.
78. Sarah Ellen FOUCH (Laura Amelia STEFFA19, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born SEP 22, 1885 in Ogle Co., IL..
Sarah married Leonard A. CASPERS FEB 5, 1903 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL. Leonard was born APR 8, 1876 in Dekalb, Dekalb Co., IL and died JAN 22, 1943 at age 66.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 182 F i. Living
+ 183 M ii. Louis CASPERS was born JUN 15, 1904 and died MAY 10, 1988 in Rochelle, Ogle Co., IL at age 83.
184 M iii. Lloyd CASPERS was born OCT 28, 1905 and died MAY 17, 1981 at age 75.
79. William Roy FOUCH (Laura Amelia STEFFA19, Sarah Ann HILL2, Valentine1) was born DEC 18, 1889 in Ogle Co., IL., died JUL 19, 1938 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 48, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.
William married Margie Mae SPECHER OCT 4, 1909. Margie was born OCT 22, 1869 in Hagerstown, Washington County, MD, died in 1941 at age 72, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.
85. Marion Franklin STAPLES (Barbara Ann STEFFA30, Martha Ann HILL4, Valentine1) was born JUL 17, 1891 in Mertilla, KS and died JUN 14, 1945 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA at age 53.
Marion married Josephine Dora COUNTER JUN 7, 1922 in Centralia, Lewis Co., WA. Josephine was born JUN 16, 1893 in Tekoa, Whitman Co., WA and died JAN 14, 1977 in Seattle, WA at age 83.
87. Lanora May STEFFA (Andrew David STEFFA33, Martha Ann HILL4, Valentine1) was born NOV 4, 1888 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died OCT 22, 1933 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA at age 44.
Lanora married Benjamin Jasper ARMSTRONG JAN 25, 1909 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co, Iowa. Benjamin was born MAR 14, 1880 in Wooston, Ohio and died JUL 3, 1925 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA at age 45.
Children from this marriage were:
185 F i. Mary Florence ARMSTRONG was born OCT 22, 1912 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA and died JUL 2, 1978 in Ocean Park, Pacific Co, WA at age 65.
186 F ii. Alice Virginia ARMSTRONG 23 was born APR 18, 1910 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co, Iowa23 and died JUN 28, 1992 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA23 at age 82.
88. Effie Irene STEFFA (Andrew David STEFFA33, Martha Ann HILL4, Valentine1) was born MAY 21, 1891 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died APR 1, 1979 at age 87.
Effie married Living
Effie next married Living
89. Bessie Eulala STEFFA (Andrew David STEFFA33, Martha Ann HILL4, Valentine1) was born MAR 26, 1893 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died JAN 20, 1966 at age 72.
Bessie married Rudolph KIMM. Rudolph was born about 1889 and died JUN 3, 1969 about age 80.
Children from this marriage were:
187 F i. Living
188 F ii. Living
90. Ray Merle STEFFA (Andrew David STEFFA33, Martha Ann HILL4, Valentine1) was born JAN 17, 1895 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died JUL 29, 197923 at age 84.
Ray married Pearl HARDING. Pearl was born APR 7, 1902 and died in DEC 1974 at age 72.
Ray next married Living
92. Neva Lucille STEFFA (Andrew David STEFFA33, Martha Ann HILL4, Valentine1) was born MAR 28, 1905 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died JUN 9, 1985 at age 80.
Neva married William JAHNKE. William was born MAY 8, 1896 and died AUG 30, 1984 at age 88.
Children from this marriage were:
189 F i. Living
190 M ii. Living
191 M iii. Charles Arthur JAHNKE 23 was born JUL 16, 192923 and died JAN 3, 194823 at age 18.
Neva next married Paul RIEKE. Paul was born MAY 9, 1896 in Van Horne, Iw and died AUG 30, 1984 in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa at age 88.
94. Jessie SANTMAN 2 (John F. SANTMAN40, Elizabeth HILL5, Valentine1) was born MAY 16, 1883 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died NOV 14, 191825 at age 35, and was buried in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone County, Iowa.
Jessie married Willis Bigelow COE 2 DEC 18, 1901 in Ellison, Towner, North Dakota. Willis was born MAR 22, 1873 in Boone Co., Iowa, died JUL 28, 1913 in Boone Co., Iowa at age 40, and was buried in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone County, Iowa.
General Notes: CENSUS: 1910 North Dakota, Towner, Teddy twp. image 4 of 5
Coe, Willis B. 37 M1 8y IA OH IN farmer
Jessie 26 1-1 IL IL IL
Hellen 5 ND IA IL
The child from this marriage was:
192 F i. Helen E. COE 2 was born OCT 26, 1904 in Towner Co., North Dakota and died MAR 21, 2001 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana42 at age 96.
General Notes: CENSUS: 1930 Montana, Flathead, Kalispell image 17 of 21
Coe, Helen E. 25 S ND IA IL school teacher
living as a lodger
DEATH: Montana Death Index at ancestry.com
Helen E. Coe d. 21 Mar 2001 at Flathead County, father: Willis Bigelow, mother: Jessie, age 96, single
SSDI: b. 26 Oct 1904, Last residence: Kalispell
Noted events in her life were:
• Marriage Bann: Did Not Marry.
99. Living (Susan HILL43, David6, Valentine1)
Living married Living
100. Hazel MOORE (Susan HILL43, David6, Valentine1) was born in 19043 and was buried in Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL..1
Burial Notes: no death date maybe still living ?
Hazel married Leonard (Mike) COY, son of Frank COY and Lillian SMICE, NOV 10, 1923 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL 17.,43 Leonard was born FEB 12, 1899 in Pine Rock Twp, Ogle Co., IL,17 died in JAN 1980 in Rockford, (Swedish American Hospital), IL17 at age 80, and was buried in Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL..17
Death Notes: Lived in Oregon, Ogle Co., IL
I have obit in records
General Notes: Oregon-- Leonard (Mike) Coy, 80, 711 S. Third St., died unexpectantly Saturday morning in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, following an apparent heart attack. He was employed by Carnation Milk Co. There for many years, retiring in 1964.
He was born Feb. 12,1899, in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County, To Frank and Lillian (Smice) Coy. He was married to Hazel Moore Nov. 10, 1923, in Dixon.
Coy was preceded in death by two Granddaughters, one Grandson, and two Sisters.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Blagg of Oregon; a Son, Walter of Oregon; four Grandchildren; and nine Great-Grandchildren.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Farrell- Holland Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Wilson, pastor of the Four Square Gospel Church, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established for the Oregon Ambulance Association.
note- passed to me, so not sure what paper will have to check Oregon, but the date was 1-1980
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Laborer: Carnation Milk Co.
• Retirement: 1964, Carnation Milk Co.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 193 F i. Living
194 M ii. Living
102. Sara Ella "Ellie" SLIFER (Anna "Annie" Jeanette HILL44, David6, Valentine1) was born DEC 7, 1897 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,3 died in 1975 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL3 at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1 Another name for Sara was Ellie.
Sara married Clarence "Shorty" McKIM. Clarence was born in 1898,3 died in 19543 at age 56, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1 Another name for Clarence was Shorty.
General Notes: first name could be James
The child from this marriage was:
+ 195 M i. Howard McKIM was born JUN 30, 1920 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,3 died JUN 9, 1944 in Normandy (During The Invation Of Normandy)3 at age 23, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1
103. Carrie Belle SLIFER (Anna "Annie" Jeanette HILL44, David6, Valentine1) was born SEP 25, 1900 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,3 died SEP 24, 1980 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL3 at age 79, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: Mount Morris--- Mrs. Carrie B. Snyder, 79, of Rockford, formally of Mount Morris, died Wednesday at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford following a lengthy illness.
She and her husband owned and operated a truck farm on the north west side of Rockford since 1949.
Born Sep. 25, 1900, in Mount Morris, she was the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Hill) Slifer. She married Clifford A. Snyder July 4, 1926, in Oregon. He died May 18, 1976.
Surviving are one son Ray of Rockford; one daughter, Mrs. Mae (Orville) Towne of Winnebago; one sister, Mrs. Martha Franklin of Oregon; seven grandchildren; and two great -grandsons.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris with the Rev. William E. Butler, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago, officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery in Mount Morris.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Carrie married Clifford A. SNYDER JUL 4, 1926 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL. Clifford was born in 1896,3 died MAY 18, 1976 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL3 at age 80, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Friday 5-21-1976
Services for Clifford A. Snyder, 79, who operated a truck farm and conducted a door to door Clifford and egg business in Rockford since 1949, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Finch Funeral Home, Mount Morris.
Mr. Snyder died Tuesday afternoon in St. Anthony Hospital after a brief illness. He had operated his chicken and vegetable business at a a small acreage, 3132 Searles Ave., since 1949. He farmed around Oregon and Polo before coming to Rockford.
Survivors include his widow, Carrie; a son Ray, Rockford; a daughter, Mrs. Mae Towne, Winnebago, and seven grandchildren.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 196 M i. Living
+ 197 F ii. May SNYDER was born NOV 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL, died APR 5, 2005 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 64, and was buried in Highland Garden Of Memories, Belvidere, IL.
104. Martha Cecilia SLIFER (Anna "Annie" Jeanette HILL44, David6, Valentine1) was born NOV 21, 1902 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,3 died in SEP 1981 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL3 at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1
Noted events in her life were:
• Social Security Number: 326-40-4213.
Martha married Joseph FRANKLIN JUN 1, 1922 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL. Joseph was born APR 22, 1896,3,19 died in AUG 19713 at age 75, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 334-07-7186.
Children from this marriage were:
198 M i. Living
+ 199 F ii. Living
200 M iii. Living
105. Mabel Elenor SLIFER 28 (Anna "Annie" Jeanette HILL44, David6, Valentine1) was born SEP 17, 1904 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died in FEB 1976 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL at age 71, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL (Sunset Gardens).
Noted events in her life were:
• Social Security Number: 356-12-7804.
Mabel married Martin SCHRYVER. Martin was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL (Sunset Gardens).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 201 F i. Living
202 M ii. Living
106. Floyd WAKENIGHT (Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL46, David6, Valentine1) was born MAR 15, 1905 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,19,31 died MAY 7, 1961 in Hines VA Hospital19,31 at age 56, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.31
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: FLOYD WAKENIGHT
Mt. Morris times 5-11-1961
Floyd Wakenight, son of Harry and Maggie Hill Wakenight, di
ed
May 7th at Hines V.A. hospital after a brief illness.
Surviving is his wife Ethel of Chana, three brothers,
Raymond of Chicago, Leroy of California, Merle of Rockford.
One sister, Mrs. Stanley Dusing of Dixon, a stepdaughter,
Mrs. Victor Mon of Mt. Morris and two grandchildren.
His parents and a half- brother, Roland preceded him in death,
Killed in Korea. Mr. Wakenight was employed at
Conover Cable in Oregon after serving three years in World War II.
Services will be held at the funeral home in Oregon today,
Thursday, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wilbur Hopkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Washington Grove Cemetery.
article Dixon Telegraph 11-4-1942 p7 c8
Ogle Draft Board Sends Call Orders to 27 Selectees
Oregon, Nov 4-- Dr G. M. Abbott, chairman of the Ogle County local selective services board, No 1 today announced that orders to report for induction have been mailed to the following selectees;
Chana--Floyd Wakenight
Noted events in his life were:
• Military: : 3 Yrs In Ww 2.17
• Occupation: : Conover Cable In Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.17
• Soc Sec Num: 358-18-8038.19
Floyd married Ethel Bell ANDREW.44 Ethel was born JUL 8, 1904,19 died in DEC 1975 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL3,19 at age 71, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.3
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: After the death of her Husband Harry, Ethel married his oldest Son Floyd, and together they raised Pricilla and Roland.
Rochelle Leader 12-26-1975
Mrs. Ethel B. Wakenight,71, rural Mt. Morris, died Dec. 18 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was a former Oregon resident.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Victor (Priscilla Mon, of Mt. Morris; two grandchildren; six great -grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs Blanche Schroeder and Mrs. Mildred Milliman, both of Oregon, Mrs Alice Dewey and Mrs. Elizabeth Hillison, both of Amboy, and Mrs Emma Draege, of Chana and one brother, John Andrew of Downey, Cali.
Funeral services were held Saturday in an Oregon funeral home, and burial was in Washington Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Mt, Morris Ambulance Service.
Noted events in her life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 349-14-9740.19
The child from this marriage was:
+ 203 F i. Living
107. Merel H. WAKENIGHT Sr. (Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL46, David6, Valentine1) was born OCT 9, 1909 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL,19 died JAN 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL19 at age 68, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.3
General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Sunday 1-15-1978
Oregon- Merel H. Wakenight, 68, 327 Marquette Road, Rockford, a former Oregon resident, died Friday night in the Park Strathmoor Nursing Center, Rockford, following a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; four sons, Kenneth, Cambia, Wis., Merel Jr., Rockford; James, Emince, Mo., and Kim, Rockford; a daughter Ruth Webb, Caledonia; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond, Galt, and Leroy, Dixon, and one sister, Edna Dusing, Dixon.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Farrell Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 350-01-6076.19
Merel married Clara V. GLASGOW. Clara was born in 1921, died MAY 8, 1979 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 58, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Marriage Notes: need to get marriage date off gravestone. Can't read in picture.
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1955
Wakenight Clara Mrs. house 207 N. Avon
Rockford Register Star, Thursday 5-10-1979
Services for Clara V. Wakenight, 57, 1720 7th St., a former Oregon resident, who died Tuesday in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness will be at 11 a.m. in Farrell Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, Merle, James, and Kim, all of Rockford, and Kenneth, Cambria, Wis.; a daughter Ruth Webb, Caledonia; 14 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Hightower, Mount Morris.
Friends mat call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Kidney Foundation.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 204 F i. Ruth WAKENIGHT died JAN 18, 1994.44
+ 205 M ii. Merle WAKENIGHT Jr. 44 was born SEP 18, 1940 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL, died JUL 23, 1996 in Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (Rockford Memorial Hospital) at age 55, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
206 M iii. Living
207 M iv. Living
+ 208 M v. Living
108. Leroy WAKENIGHT (Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL46, David6, Valentine1) was born DEC 20, 1911 in Illinois,17,19 died FEB 24, 1989 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL19 at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL (Sunset Gardens).3
General Notes: Adopted all but Lisa and Deb out. Unsure of the reason
obit in Dixon Telegraph 0n 2-25-1989 Page 3 Col. 3.
I did not copy the obit it just had the info about his birth and death just wanted to let you know it was there.
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 351-01-4332.19
• Living: 1949, Rural Dixon, Lee Co., IL.45
• Living: 1955, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.45
• Occupation: carpenter, 1955.45
• Living: 1957, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.45
Leroy married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 209 F i. Living
210 M ii. Living
+ 211 M iii. James WAKENIGHT 46 was born SEP 30, 1936 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL, died MAR 31, 2013 in Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home at age 76, and was buried APR 5, 2013.
+ 212 M iv. Living
+ 213 M v. Living
214 M vi. Living
Leroy next married Lucille K. BEROGEN JUL 19, 1947.47 Lucille was born JUL 10, 1925,48 died DEC 29, 2002 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL49 at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL (Sunset Gardens).48
General Notes: In memory of Lucille K. Wakenight
Born July 10, 1925
Died December 29, 2002
Services 10:00 a. m. - January 4, 2003 at Jones Funeral Home
Officiating was Brother John Boss and Brother Bill Free
Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon, Illinois
Pallbearers were Elder Baird, Jared Grimes, Josh Grimes, Elder Kelly, Bob Mowery, Jason Mowery
Noted events in her life were:
• Living: 1955, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.45
• Living: 1957, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.45
Children from this marriage were:
+ 215 M i. Living
+ 216 F ii. Living
217 M iii. Living
218 M iv. Living
+ 219 F v. Living
+ 220 F vi. Living
111. Edna Margaret WAKENIGHT (Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL46, David6, Valentine1) was born JUN 17, 1914 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL,3,33,34,35 died JUN 24, 1994 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL3,17 at age 80, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL (Sunset Gardens).3,17,36
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: my grandmother
Edna had lived with Stanley Dusing to help him care for the house and children.
One night awhile after Stanley's wife had passed away Stanley had asked Edna not to out on her date and stay with him instead. Soon after they were married and had my mother Margaret Dusing.
Edna's mother, Margaret (Maggie) Hill Wakenight, died in the flu epidemic of 1918. Ray was about 2, Edna about 4 . They then went to live with Annie Hill Slifer, Maggie's Sister. Lived there until Ray was about 9, when Annie died. They then went to live with 2 of her daughters, all married by then. Thier names were Martha ( Joseph) Slifer Franklin, Ellie (Clarence/ Shorty) Slifer McKim, Carrie (Clifford) Slifer Snyder, and Mabel (Martin) Slifer Schryver. Ray went to live with Clifford and Carrie Snyder, and Edna went to live with Clarence and Ellie McKim. Ray lived with the Snyder's until he was 11 years old, then went to live with Mable and Martin Schryver in the Dixon IL area. Edna stayed with the Mckim's until going to Chicago in her teens, then came back to live with the Snyder's. (Pauline Wakenight)
Edna M. Dusing, 80, of the Dixon Health Care Center,
Died Friday, June 24th, 1994. She retired from the Dietary
Dept. of the Dixon Developmental Center after 17 years.
She was born on June 17th, 1914 in Oregon to Harry and Margaret L.
(Hill) Wakenight. She married Stanley Dusing in 1952 in Dixon.
He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Strow of Dixon; one
Stepson Eugene Dusing of Rockford; one brother, Raymond (Pauline)
Wakenight of Galt; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
And several step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel Hill
Funeral home with the Rev. James Berry, pastor of the Four Square Church,
Officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Memorial Park. Visitation will
be held Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until time of the services at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established
Social security death index
Edna DUSING
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1914
Death Date: 24 Jun 1994
Social Security Number: 343-22-6528
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois
Noted events in her life were:
• Religion: : Dixon, Lee Co., IL Asembely Of God Church.17 taught Sunday School for many years
• Soc Sec Num: 343-22-6528.19
• Living: Between 1951 and 1967, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 211 E. Fellows.45
• Occupation: sales clerk, 1951, Woolworth Co., Dixon, Lee Co., IL.45
• Occupation: Dietary Aide, Between 1961 and 1967, Dixon Developmental Center, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.45 worked here 17 yrs before retierment
Edna married Stanley Webster DUSING, son of Thomas Stanley DUSING and Elmira Virginia BAKER, in 1951 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL 20.,35 Stanley was born MAR 9, 1883 in Myersville. Fredrick Co. MD,50 died NOV 22, 1964 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL17,19,50 at age 81, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle Co., IL.3
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: my grandfather whom I never met
Stanley Dusing was one of thirty-four charter members of the
Improved Order of Red Men, Catoctin Tribe, No.139, of Wolfsville, MD instituted
June 2, 1902. It is a men's club like the Eagles or the Elks, Moose, Owls Club. There is a Redmen's Club in Frederick as Chippewa Tribe but there are no indians there -
maybe it came from the little boy's cowboys and indian days and you know many
men never grow up
STANLEY WEBSTER DUSING
MT. MORRIS TIMES 10-14-1965
Stanley Webster Dusing, 81, of Dixon, father of Donald T. Dusing , Mt. Morris,
Died Sunday, Nov. 22nd in KSB Hospital, Dixon following a short illness.
He was born March 9th, 1883 in Myersville, MD. He was united in marriage with the former Blanche Green and moved to IL in 1917 where he farmed in the Mt. Morris area for many years .
To this union were born four sons, Waynard and Eugene of Rockford, Marlow of Dixon, and Donald of Mt. Morris, all of whom survived, and a daughter, Mabel who preceded him in death. His wife died in 1937.
Mr. Dusing moved to Dixon in 1943 and in 1951 was united in marriage to Edna Wakenight. To this union a daughter, Margaret, was born who also survives.
Survivors include his widow, four sons, one daughter, 15 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Emmert Shepley of Fredrick MD., also survives.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 24th at Chapel Hill in Dixon and internment was made at Mt. Zion cemetery near Oregon.
Social security death index
Stanley DUSING
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1883
Death Date: Nov 1964
Social Security Number: 333-22-3851
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois
United States Census, 1900," Stanley W Dusing in household of Thomas S Dusing, Election District 6, Catoctin, Frederick, Maryland
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residence: Election District 6, Catoctin, Frederick, Maryland
birth date: Mar 1883
birthplace: Maryland
relationship to head of household: Son
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father: Thomas S Dusing
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father's birthplace: Maryland
mother: Elmira B Dusing
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mother's birthplace: Maryland
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household name: Thomas S Dusing
gender: Male
marital status: Single
years married:
estimated marriage year:
mother how many children:
number living children:
immigration year:
enumeration district: 0014
page: 10
sheet letter: B
family number: 197
reference number: 64
film number: 1240622
image number: 00446
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parent Thomas S Dusing M
parent Elmira B Dusing F
Stanley W Dusing M
Arlefa A Dusing F
"United States Census, 1910," Stanly W Dusing, Jackson, Frederick, Maryland
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birthplace: Maryland
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Jackson, Frederick, Maryland
marital status: Married
race : White
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father's birthplace: Maryland
mother's birthplace: Maryland
family number: 215
page number: 10
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Stanly W Dusing M 27y
spouse Blanch F Dusing F 24y
child Waynard S Dusing M 5y
child Marlow W Dusing M 3y
child Mable B Dusing F 2y
"United States Census, 1920," Stanley Dusing, Pine Creek Township, Ogle, Illinois
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name: Stanley Dusing
residence: Pine Creek Township, Ogle, Illinois
estimated birth year: 1883
age: 37
birthplace: Maryland
relationship to head of household: Self
gender: Male
race: White
marital status: Married
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mother's birthplace:
film number: 1820398
digital folder number: 4300562
image number: 00543
sheet number: 9
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Stanley Dusing M 37y
spouse Blanch Dusing F 35y
child Wainerd Dusing M 15y
child Marlow Dusing M 13y
child Mabel Dusing F 11y
"United States Census, 1930," Stanley W Dusing, Pine Creek, Ogle, Illinois
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name: Stanley W Dusing
event: Census
event date: 1930
event place: Pine Creek, Ogle, Illinois
gender: Male
age: 47
marital status: Married
race: White
birthplace: Maryland
estimated birth year: 1883
immigration year:
relationship to head of household: Head
father's birthplace: Maryland
mother's birthplace: Maryland
enumeration district number: 0030
family number: 176
sheet number and letter: 8A
line number: 25
nara publication: T626, roll 546
film number: 2340281
digital folder number: 4584627
image number: 01026
Household Gender Age
Stanley W Dusing M 47
spouse Blanche F Dusing F 45
child Waynard S Dusing M 25
child Marlo W Dusing M 23
child Donald T Dusing M 10
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 333-22-3851.19
• Occupation: Farm laborer, 1900, Frederick Co., MD.51
• Residence: 1900, Frederick Co., MD.51
• Occupation: Farmer, 1910, Frederick Co., MD.51
• Residence: 1910, Frederick Co., MD.51
• Description: Medium height, Medium build, dark brown eyes, dark brown hair, SEP 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.51
• Occupation: Farmer for Welty Green;, SEP 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.51
• Residence: SEP 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.51
• Occupation: Farmer, 1920, Pine Rock Twp, Ogle Co., IL.51
• Residence: Farmer, 1920, Ogle Co., IL..51
• Occupation: farmer, 1930, Pine Rock Twp, Ogle Co., IL.51
• Residence: 1930, Pine Rock Twp, Ogle Co., IL.51
• Residence: Farm Owner, APR 27, 1942, Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (Rfd #3 4 Miles West Of).51
• Residence: RFD #3 (4 miles west of), APR 27, 1942, Oragon, Ogle Co., IL.51
• Residence: NOV 1964, Fellows Ave. Dixon, Lee Co., IL 51.,52
The child from this marriage was:
+ 221 F i. Margaret Susann DUSING was born OCT 28, 1953 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,53 died JUL 16, 2005 in Rockford Memerial Hospital Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 51, and was buried JUL 21, 2005 in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL (Sunset Gardens).
112. Raymond WAKENIGHT (Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL46, David6, Valentine1) was born MAY 15, 1916 in Oragon, Ogle Co., IL,17 died OCT 1, 2000 in Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL17 at age 84, and was buried OCT 5, 2000 in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.37
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 1-21-1942 p4 c5
Wakenight- born to Mr. and Mrs. Wakenight at the Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Tuesday, a daughter
Obituary
Raymond "Ray" Wakenight, 84, of 308 Riverside Estates, Rockfalls, died Sunday, October 1, 2000 at his home. He had been employed as a crane operator for Nothwestren Steel & Wire for 25 years and at Saulk Valley Equipment Co.
Mr Wakenight was born May 15, 1916 in Oregon, IL, the son of Harry and Margaret Wakenight. He married Pauline Schutt on March 17, 1951 in Rockfalls. He was a member of the Sunshine Singers.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Doug (Debbie) Wakenight of Newport News VA, Bob Wakenight of Waterloo, WI; three daughters, Linda (Dan) Welker of Milledgeville, Ruthanne (Jack) Pyle of Cabot, AR, Sandy Saurbaugh of Chillicothe, 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Wakenight and Larry Schutt.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2000 at Schilling Funeral Home with Major Michael Fletcher of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park.
Note: I copied the obit word for word, but there are some children missing
Noted events in his life were:
• Residence: 808 Riverside Estates, time of death, Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL.17
• Living: Between 1938 and 1949, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 709 E. Graham.45
• Occupation: crane operater, Between 1938 and 1946, North West Barb Wire Assembly, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.45 for 25 years
• Occupation: merchant, 1949, Sauk Vallet Equipment Co. 17.,45
Raymond married Ethel Elnora Marion JOHNSON in MAR 1938.44 The marriage ended in divorce. Ethel was born about 1922 in Thompson IL,44 died in JAN 1996 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL about age 74, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Divorced: Divorced.
• Marriage License: MAR 19, 1938, Clinton, IA.
General Notes: Posted: Sunday, January 7, 1996
Ethel Guinn
STERLING, Ill. - Services for Ethel M. Guinn, 74, will be 11 a.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown.
There will be no visitation.
She had worked in Sterling as a nurse's aide for 25 years.
She was a member of the Ster-ling Church of Christ.
A memorial fund has been es-tablished.
Survivors include daughters, Valerie (Mrs. Elmer) Holloway, Rock Falls, Linda (Mrs. Dan) Welker, Milledgeville, and Grace (Mrs. Norman) Bayer, Yuma, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a son, Donald Wakenight; and a great-grandson.
Children from this marriage were:
222 F i. Lois May WAKENIGHT was born JUL 24, 1938 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,13 died JUL 24, 1938 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,13 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee, IL.3,13
Death Notes: lived abt 6 hrs
General Notes: Have copy of death certificate
Death certificate for Lois May Wakenight
died of premature birth on July 24, 1938
Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois
father: Raymond L. Wakenight, born in Oregon, IL
mother: Ethel Johnson, born in Thompson, IL
buried in Oakwood Cemetery
+ 223 M ii. Donald Eugene WAKENIGHT was born JAN 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,54,55 died DEC 16, 1993 in Prophetstown, Whitside Co., IL (In Sterling Hospital)56 at age 53, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.17
+ 224 F iii. Living
225 F iv. Living
226 F v. Living
Raymond next married Pauline Stark MAR 17, 1951 in Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL.57 Pauline was born SEP 14, 192444 and died DEC 9, 2006 at age 82.
Children from this marriage were:
227 M i. Living
+ 228 M ii. Living
113. Roy STEFFA 8 (Solomon STEFFA Jr.48, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born JUN 1, 1880 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died JAN 6, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa at age 73, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.
General Notes: Listed Prairie Farmers Reliable Directory, Carroll Co. 1908
Steffa, Roy Lanark R1 Lima Sec 7 T240a Louis Weber (1882)
Roy married Emma Jane LOPP.8 Emma was born APR 9, 1879 in Franklin Co., PA, died SEP 19, 1922 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL at age 43, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.
Marriage Notes: Reference Number:34066
114. Verna Viola STEFFA 8 (Solomon STEFFA Jr.48, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born JUL 12, 1879 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL and died MAR 9, 1969 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 89.
Birth Notes: Home • Departments • Archives • Databases • Carroll County Birth Certificates Index
ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Carroll County Birth Certificates Index
Search Criteria: Steffa,
Father Mother Child Cert No. Sex Birth Date Place of Birth Remarks
STEFFA, SOLOMON STEFFA, SARAH STEFFA, VIOLA 543 F 7/12/1879 ROCK CREEK
Verna married Living
Verna next married Preston SCHMUCKER. Preston was born FEB 24, 1866 and died OCT 12, 1923 at age 57.
115. Louis Robert STEFFA (Frank Henry STEFFA49, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born JUL 7, 1894 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL and died JAN 4, 1961 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 66.
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Steffa Louis R, sec treas American Employees Assn Inc also public acct. 504 Mfrs Nat Bk Bldg, resides 530 N. 2nd.
1955 owns L R Associates accts 130 S. 2nd resides 214
Rockford Morning Star, Thursday 1-5-1961
Louis R. Steffa, 66, 3912 Barrington Place, founder of L. R. Steffa and Associates, Rockford accounting firm, Wednesday morning was found dead of an apparent heart attack in his parked car outside Rockford Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Steffa had undergone an electrocardiogram examination and had left the hospital before results of the test could be studied by his doctor. His body was discovered at about 1:45 p.m. by a hospital nurse, about 20 minutes after he had left the hospital.
Mr. Steffa was semi- retired but had remained a partner in the accounting firm which he founded in 1931 at 130 S. 2nd St., where the company is presently located. Other partners in the concern are H. LaVerne Donaldson and Graydon H. Anderson.
Donaldson said Wednesday Mr. Steffa had suffered a mild heart attack Tuesday but was able to drive to the hospital on Wednesday for an examination.
Mr. Steffa was born July 7,1894. He married the former Carol Hundley. She was visiting relatives in Iowa Wednesday when her husband was stricken.
He first worked as a supervisor for the George S. May Co., Chicago, and then became an employee of Seidman & Seidman, Chicago accounting firm.
Mr. Steffa formed an accounting partnership with Reuben Emerson in Rockford before establishing his own business in 1931,
He was a member of the Independant Accounting Association Of Illinois. He was a veteran of World Was 1.
Survivors include his widow; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Nesbitt, Sterling.
Arrangements are being completed at the Fred C. Olsen Mortuary, 1001 2nd Ave.
Louis married Lucene Amanda WHITCOMB SEP 22, 1915 in Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa. Lucene was born SEP 20, 1895 in Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa.
General Notes: another sorce says name Carol Lucene Whitcomb
Louis next married Living
116. Margaret Marie STEFFA (Frank Henry STEFFA49, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born JUL 26, 1897 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL and died NOV 1, 1982 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 85.
Margaret married Charles S. NESBITT MAY 19, 1925 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL. Charles was born NOV 19, 1886 in Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL and died MAR 28, 1956 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 69.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 229 F i. Living
+ 230 M ii. Living
117. Mable Bratrice BOWMAN (Josiah W. BOWMAN50, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born AUG 11, 1907 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
Mable married Floyd Vance DOWD MAR 20, 1941 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa. Floyd was born MAR 30, 1901 in Spirit Lake, IA and died APR 8, 1964 at age 63.
118. Enuice BOWMAN (Josiah W. BOWMAN50, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born JAN 30, 1910 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
Enuice married Frank LOOMIS DEC 2, 1933 in Humeston, IA. Frank was born AUG 14, 1905 in Humbolt, IA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 231 F i. Living
232 M ii. Living
119. Everett BOWMAN (Josiah W. BOWMAN50, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born OCT 8, 1914 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa and died DEC 11, 1954 in Spirit Lake, IA at age 40.
General Notes: Occupation: He worked as a mason and carpenter throughout his life.
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Obituary is published in the Spirit Lake Beacon, Dec. 16, 1954.
Everett married Living
120. Nellie Eva ALLEN (Jennie Margaret BOWMAN52, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born MAR 29, 1893 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died NOV 15, 1963 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Olwein, Fayette Co., Iw.
Nellie married Leverett Erving SOPER NOV 24, 1909 in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA. Leverett was born MAR 31, 1882 in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA, died NOV 10, 1961 in Lily, Laurel Co., KY at age 79, and was buried in Merrimac Cemetery, Lily, Laurel Co., KY.
Children from this marriage were:
233 M i. Leverett Erving SOPER Jr. was born JAN 14, 1912 in Ft. Pierre, Stanley Co., SD, died DEC 31, 1986 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Dumont, Butler Co., IA.
General Notes: Was never married
Noted events in his life were:
• Soc Sec Num: 483-03-3471.
+ 234 M ii. Orval Lewis SOPER was born APR 7, 1914 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died MAR 5, 1974 in Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA at age 59, and was buried in Floral Hills Cemetery, Hazelton, Buchanan Co., IA.
Nellie next married Perry Leander NELSON DEC 25, 1922 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA. Perry was born SEP 5, 1879 in Sweden and died SEP 22, 1946 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA at age 67.
121. Mildred Isabell ALLEN (Jennie Margaret BOWMAN52, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born JUN 17, 1904 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, died SEP 23, 1996 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI at age 92, and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.
Mildred married Lawrence A. BUTLER JUL 31, 1926 in New Hampton, Chicasaw, IA. Lawrence was born MAR 13, 1888 in Cresco, Howard Co., IA, died MAY 9, 1938 at age 50, and was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Magregor, Clayton Co., Iw.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 235 F i. Elsie Mildred BUTLER was born AUG 11, 1927 in New Hampton, Chicasaw, IA, died NOV 10, 1997 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI at age 70, and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.
Mildred next married William KEILY in 1940. William died in NOV 1949 in Lacrosse, Wis..
122. Frank Walter BOWMAN (Robert Valentine BOWMAN53, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born MAY 17, 1894 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died MAR 13, 1962 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA at age 67, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.
General Notes: Frank Bowman Formerly of Algona, Dies
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bowman and the former's sister Mrs. Lloyd Houbach attended the funeral services, Friday March 16, at Clarion for the brother Frank Bowman 67, who died March 13 in the local hospital where he had been taken following a heart attack.
Mr. Bowman was born in Algona but for the past 40 years had lived at Clarion where for many years he was a conductor of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. He was a member of the Methodist Church, American Legion, V.F.W. and several trainsmen organizations. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. The brother Earl and three sisters, Mrs. Hauback and Mrs. Jack Hakle of Nora Springs and Mrs. Roy Daggett of Clarion. The brother Clarence has not been heard from in some time. Others who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Radig, Lone Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lallier, Ventura; Mr and Mrs. Earl Bowman Jr., Dodge Center, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Carlson of Wesley; and Mrs. Hannah Bowman.
Noted events in his life were:
• Military: WW 11, Abt 1917.
Frank married Edith Isabelle NORTHROP APR 23, 1921 in Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA. Edith was born APR 26, 1904 in Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA, died JUN 25, 1970 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA at age 66, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 236 M i. Richard Eugene "Dick" BOWMAN was born NOV 23, 1921 in Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.
237 F ii. Virgina May BOWMAN was born FEB 7, 1924, died DEC 6, 1925 at age 1, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA. The cause of her death was burns.
+ 238 F iii. Betty Ann BOWMAN was born DEC 18, 1929 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA and died JAN 9, 1990 in Waverly, IA at age 60.
239 M iv. Living
+ 240 F v. Living
123. Clarence BOWMAN (Robert Valentine BOWMAN53, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born OCT 22, 1896 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa and died JAN 12, 1966 at age 69.
Noted events in his life were:
• Employment: Carpenter for H.R. Cowan.
• Military: WW 1, Abt 1917.
Clarence married Henrietta "Hanna" JANSEN NOV 11, 1919. Henrietta was born AUG 10, 1898 in Germania (Now Lakota), IA. Another name for Henrietta was Hanna.
Children from this marriage were:
241 F i. Marcella BOWMAN was born DEC 8, 1921 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died OCT 8, 1940 in Oakdale Sanitarium at age 18, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
+ 242 F ii. Shirley Ann BOWMAN was born DEC 7, 1927.
+ 243 M iii. Durwood BOWMAN was born JUN 4, 1930 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
+ 244 F iv. Living
124. Margaret BOWMAN (Robert Valentine BOWMAN53, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born OCT 16, 1899 and died in SEP 1977 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa at age 77.
Margaret married Living
125. Earl BOWMAN Sr. (Robert Valentine BOWMAN53, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born AUG 19, 1903, died MAR 26, 1988 at age 84, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
Earl married Veda Evelyn ROBINSON DEC 26, 1928 in Blue Earth, MN. Veda was born DEC 2, 1912 in Bancroft, IA, died APR 21, 1986 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa at age 73, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 245 M i. Lawrence BOWMAN was born SEP 28, 1938 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died NOV 6, 1980 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL at age 42, and was buried in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
246 M ii. Living
+ 247 F iii. Living
126. Elsie BOWMAN (Robert Valentine BOWMAN53, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born OCT 31, 1907 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa and died JUL 17, 1993 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA at age 85.
Elsie married Living
127. Hazel BOWMAN (Robert Valentine BOWMAN53, Margaret Ann HILL7, Valentine1) was born APR 11, 1914, died in MAY 1994 in Nora Springs, IA at age 80, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.
Hazel married Jack HAHLE. Jack was born OCT 5, 1897 and died in SEP 1973 in Nora Springs, IA at age 75.
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