Friede-Abrahamson Genealogy Site

Elizabeth (?)

F, b. circa 1854

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Simon.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Simon.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Elizabeth (?) married Christian Simon.
Birth	circa 1854	Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1854 at Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Elizabeth (?) married Christian Simon.

Birth

circa 1854

Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1854 at Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
circa June 1880	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Elizabeth (?) was listed as wife in Christian Simon's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

circa June 1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth (?) was listed as wife in Christian Simon's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Elizabeth (?) and Christian Simon

Regina Simon b. c 1877
Peter Simon+ b. c 1879
Margaret Simon b. c May 1880

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 354D.

Regina Simon

F, b. circa 1877

Father*

Christian Simon b. c 1844

Mother*

Elizabeth (?) b. c 1854

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1877	Regina Simon was born circa 1877 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Christian Simon and Elizabeth (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1877

Regina Simon was born circa 1877 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Christian Simon and Elizabeth (?)

Census Date	Location	Description
circa June 1880	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Regina Simon was listed as a daughter in Christian Simon's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

circa June 1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Regina Simon was listed as a daughter in Christian Simon's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 354D.

Margaret Simon

F, b. circa May 1880

Father*

Christian Simon b. c 1844

Mother*

Elizabeth (?) b. c 1854

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa May 1880	Margaret Simon was born circa May 1880 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Christian Simon and Elizabeth (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa May 1880

Margaret Simon was born circa May 1880 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Christian Simon and Elizabeth (?)

Census Date	Location	Description
circa June 1880	Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin	Margaret Simon was listed as a daughter in Christian Simon's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

circa June 1880

Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Simon was listed as a daughter in Christian Simon's household on the 1880 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1427 Page Number 354D.

Louisa (?)

F, b. circa 1845

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Louisa (?) was also known as Lena (?)
Married Name		Her married name was Ohlendorf.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louisa (?) was also known as Lena (?)

Married Name

Her married name was Ohlendorf.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Louisa (?) married William Ohlendorf, son of Heinrich Conrad Ohlendorf and Christina Sophia Senne.
Birth	circa 1845	Louisa (?) was born circa 1845 at Hanover, Germany.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Louisa (?) married William Ohlendorf, son of Heinrich Conrad Ohlendorf and Christina Sophia Senne.

Birth

circa 1845

Louisa (?) was born circa 1845 at Hanover, Germany.

Census Date	Location	Description
25 July 1870	Crete, Will, Illinois	Louisa (?) was listed in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Christian Ohlendorf.¹
1880	Crete, Will, Illinois	Louisa (?) was listed as wife in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

25 July 1870

Crete, Will, Illinois

Louisa (?) was listed in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Christian Ohlendorf.¹

1880

Crete, Will, Illinois

Louisa (?) was listed as wife in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

Children of Louisa (?) and William Ohlendorf

Emma Ohlendorf b. c 1864
Sophia Ohlendorf b. c 1868
Christoph Ohlendorf b. c 1872
Rosa Linda Ohlendorf b. c 1875
William Ohlendorf b. c 1879

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29-30. Dwelling 190.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0260 Page Number 35A.

Emma Ohlendorf

F, b. circa 1864

Father*

William Ohlendorf b. c 1836

Mother*

Louisa (?) b. c 1845

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1864	Emma Ohlendorf was born circa 1864 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Ohlendorf and Louisa (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1864

Emma Ohlendorf was born circa 1864 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Ohlendorf and Louisa (?)

Census Date	Location	Description
25 July 1870	Crete, Will, Illinois	Emma Ohlendorf was listed in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Christian Ohlendorf.¹
1880	Crete, Will, Illinois	Emma Ohlendorf was listed as a daughter in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

25 July 1870

Crete, Will, Illinois

Emma Ohlendorf was listed in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Christian Ohlendorf.¹

1880

Crete, Will, Illinois

Emma Ohlendorf was listed as a daughter in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29-30. Dwelling 190.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0260 Page Number 35A.

Sophia Ohlendorf

F, b. circa 1868

Father*

William Ohlendorf b. c 1836

Mother*

Louisa (?) b. c 1845

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1868	Sophia Ohlendorf was born circa 1868 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Ohlendorf and Louisa (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1868

Sophia Ohlendorf was born circa 1868 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Ohlendorf and Louisa (?)

Census Date	Location	Description
25 July 1870	Crete, Will, Illinois	Sophia Ohlendorf was listed in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Christian Ohlendorf.¹
1880	Crete, Will, Illinois	Sophia Ohlendorf was listed as a daughter in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

25 July 1870

Crete, Will, Illinois

Sophia Ohlendorf was listed in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Christian Ohlendorf.¹

1880

Crete, Will, Illinois

Sophia Ohlendorf was listed as a daughter in William Ohlendorf's household on the 1880 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29-30. Dwelling 190.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0260 Page Number 35A.

Sophia Seegers

F, b. circa 1859

Father*

Christoph Seegers b. 28 Dec 1817, d. 9 Nov 1901

Mother*

Charlotte (?) b. c 1819, d. 9 Feb 1876

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1859	Sophia Seegers was born circa 1859 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Christoph Seegers and Charlotte (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1859

Sophia Seegers was born circa 1859 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Christoph Seegers and Charlotte (?)

Census Date	Location	Description
30 July 1860	Crete, Will, Illinois	Sophia Seegers was listed in Christoph Seegers's household on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; surname listed as Zegars.¹
25 July 1870	Crete, Will, Illinois	Sophia Seegers was listed in Christoph Seegers's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; also living with them was Henry Seegers, age 38, born in Hannover.²

Census Date

Location

Description

30 July 1860

Crete, Will, Illinois

Sophia Seegers was listed in Christoph Seegers's household on the 1860 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; surname listed as Zegars.¹

25 July 1870

Crete, Will, Illinois

Sophia Seegers was listed in Christoph Seegers's household on the 1870 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; also living with them was Henry Seegers, age 38, born in Hannover.²

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: M653_238; Page: 0; Image: 497.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 29. Dwelling 187.

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen

F, b. 17 February 1912, d. 29 November 2003

Father*

Charles Martin Jurgensen b. 19 Oct 1886, d. 17 Dec 1981

Mother*

Emma Katherine Klemme b. 18 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1982

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was also known as Elvina.
Name Variation		Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was also known as Ella M. L.
Married Name	24 March 1937	As of 24 March 1937,her married name was Nannen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was also known as Elvina.

Name Variation

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was also known as Ella M. L.

Married Name

24 March 1937

As of 24 March 1937,her married name was Nannen.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 February 1912	Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was born on 17 February 1912 at Akron, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.
Marriage	24 March 1937	Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen married Harry Claus John Nannen on 24 March 1937 at Akron, Iowa.
Death	29 November 2003	Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen died on 29 November 2003 at Brentwood Good Samaritan Center, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 91 Alvina M. Nannen, 91, of Le Mars, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Brentwood Good Samaritan Center in Le Mars. Alvina M. Nannen was born Feb. 17, 1912, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Klemme) Jurgensen. Alvina was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. She attended country school in the Akron area. On March 24, 1937, she married Harry Nannen at her parents' home. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1966. Alvina was a housewife who, in her free time, loved gardening. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron where she was a member of Lutheran Women. Survivors include a son, Arlen and his wife, Linda Nannen, of Le Mars; a daughter, Marlys and her husband, Randy Johnson, of Akron; four grandchildren, Amy and her husband, Heath Johnson, of South Lake, Texas, Mark Nannen of Sioux City, Jennifer Nannen of Holstein and Ann Marie Johnson of Akron; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Kyle Johnson of South Lake, Texas; a brother, Vernon and his wife, Leanna Jurgensen of Akron; a sister-in-law, Berneice Jurgensen; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Scott Nannen; a brother, Elmer Jurgensen; a sister, Arlene Frerichs and a brother-in-law, Elmer Frerichs. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron with the Rev. Jean Morse officiating. Burial will be in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Akron. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today (Monday) at the Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. and there will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Larry Jurgensen, Bruce Jurgensen, Rodney Jurgensen, Blake Larson, Ken Frerichs, Phil Jurgensen, David Appley and Larry Plueger.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 February 1912

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was born on 17 February 1912 at Akron, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.

Marriage

24 March 1937

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen married Harry Claus John Nannen on 24 March 1937 at Akron, Iowa.

Death

29 November 2003

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen died on 29 November 2003 at Brentwood Good Samaritan Center, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 91 Alvina M. Nannen, 91, of Le Mars, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Brentwood Good Samaritan Center in Le Mars.
Alvina M. Nannen was born Feb. 17, 1912, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Klemme) Jurgensen. Alvina was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. She attended country school in the Akron area.
On March 24, 1937, she married Harry Nannen at her parents' home. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1966.
Alvina was a housewife who, in her free time, loved gardening. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron where she was a member of Lutheran Women.
Survivors include a son, Arlen and his wife, Linda Nannen, of Le Mars; a daughter, Marlys and her husband, Randy Johnson, of Akron; four grandchildren, Amy and her husband, Heath Johnson, of South Lake, Texas, Mark Nannen of Sioux City, Jennifer Nannen of Holstein and Ann Marie Johnson of Akron; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Kyle Johnson of South Lake, Texas; a brother, Vernon and his wife, Leanna Jurgensen of Akron; a sister-in-law, Berneice Jurgensen; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Scott Nannen; a brother, Elmer Jurgensen; a sister, Arlene Frerichs and a brother-in-law, Elmer Frerichs.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron with the Rev. Jean Morse officiating. Burial will be in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Akron. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today (Monday) at the Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. and there will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Larry Jurgensen, Bruce Jurgensen, Rodney Jurgensen, Blake Larson, Ken Frerichs, Phil Jurgensen, David Appley and Larry Plueger.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
10 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

10 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Alvina Wilhelmina Marie Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 31.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-27. Dwelling 80.

Arlene Laura Jurgensen

F, b. 21 March 1915, d. 13 August 1999

Father*

Charles Martin Jurgensen b. 19 Oct 1886, d. 17 Dec 1981

Mother*

Emma Katherine Klemme b. 18 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1982

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Arlene Laura Jurgensen was also known as Arlene D.
Married Name	30 November 1938	As of 30 November 1938,her married name was Frerichs.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Arlene Laura Jurgensen was also known as Arlene D.

Married Name

30 November 1938

As of 30 November 1938,her married name was Frerichs.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 March 1915	Arlene Laura Jurgensen was born on 21 March 1915 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.
Marriage	30 November 1938	Arlene Laura Jurgensen married Elmer Frerichs on 30 November 1938 also reported as Dec 1938.
Death	13 August 1999	Arlene Laura Jurgensen died on 13 August 1999 at Sioux City, Iowa, at age 84 AKRON, Iowa - Arlene Laura Frerichs, 84, of rural Akron died Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, at a Sioux City hospital following a brief illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Akron, with the Rev. William Kallestad officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m., at Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. Mrs. Frerichs was born March 21, 1915, in rural Akron, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Klemme) Jurgensen. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She married Elmer Frerichs on Nov. 30, 1938, near Akron. The couple farmed in the Akron area. He died in 1963. She continued to live on the farm. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Women's Circle and Farm Bureau. Survivors include a son, Kenneth of Akron; a sister, Ella Nannen of Le Mars, Iowa; two brothers and their wives, Elmer and Berniece Jurgensen and Vernon and Leanna Jurgensen, all of Akron; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Harry Nannen. Pallbearers will be Larry, Bruce and Rodney Jurgensen, Arlen Nannen, Randy Johnson, Dave Appley, Larry Plueger and Blake Larson. Sioux City Journal Saturday, August 14, 1999.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 March 1915

Arlene Laura Jurgensen was born on 21 March 1915 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.

Marriage

30 November 1938

Arlene Laura Jurgensen married Elmer Frerichs on 30 November 1938 also reported as Dec 1938.

Death

13 August 1999

Arlene Laura Jurgensen died on 13 August 1999 at Sioux City, Iowa, at age 84 AKRON, Iowa - Arlene Laura Frerichs, 84, of rural Akron died Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, at a Sioux City hospital following a brief illness.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Akron, with the Rev. William Kallestad officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m., at Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron.

Mrs. Frerichs was born March 21, 1915, in rural Akron, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Klemme) Jurgensen. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

She married Elmer Frerichs on Nov. 30, 1938, near Akron. The couple farmed in the Akron area. He died in 1963. She continued to live on the farm.

She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Women's Circle and Farm Bureau.

Survivors include a son, Kenneth of Akron; a sister, Ella Nannen of Le Mars, Iowa; two brothers and their wives, Elmer and Berniece Jurgensen and Vernon and Leanna Jurgensen, all of Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Harry Nannen.

Pallbearers will be Larry, Bruce and Rodney Jurgensen, Arlen Nannen, Randy Johnson, Dave Appley, Larry Plueger and Blake Larson.

Sioux City Journal
Saturday, August 14, 1999.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Arlene Laura Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
10 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Arlene Laura Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Arlene Laura Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

10 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Arlene Laura Jurgensen was listed as a daughter in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 31.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-27. Dwelling 80.

Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen

M, b. 7 September 1918, d. 16 August 2001

Father*

Charles Martin Jurgensen b. 19 Oct 1886, d. 17 Dec 1981

Mother*

Emma Katherine Klemme b. 18 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1982

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 September 1918	Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen was born on 7 September 1918 at Iowa.
		He was the son of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.
Marriage	21 August 1955	Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen married Berniece Alberta Emily Meske, daughter of Alfred H. Meske and Anna Kleihauer, on 21 August 1955 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
Death	16 August 2001	Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen died on 16 August 2001 at Akron Care Center, Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 September 1918

Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen was born on 7 September 1918 at Iowa.

He was the son of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.

Marriage

21 August 1955

Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen married Berniece Alberta Emily Meske, daughter of Alfred H. Meske and Anna Kleihauer, on 21 August 1955 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

Death

16 August 2001

Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen died on 16 August 2001 at Akron Care Center, Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 82.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen was listed as a son in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹
10 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen was listed as a son in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen was listed as a son in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

10 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Elmer Henry Arthur Jurgensen was listed as a son in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Date	Location	Description
28 July 1957	Akron, Plymouth, Iowa	On 28 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Klemme Picnic family reunion.

Date

Location

Description

28 July 1957

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

On 28 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Klemme Picnic family reunion.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 31.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-27. Dwelling 80.

Vernon Robert Jurgensen

M, b. 5 May 1928, d. 1 May 2018

Father*

Charles Martin Jurgensen b. 19 Oct 1886, d. 17 Dec 1981

Mother*

Emma Katherine Klemme b. 18 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1982

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Vernon Robert Jurgensen

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 May 1928	Vernon Robert Jurgensen was born on 5 May 1928 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
		He was the son of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.
Marriage	30 May 1948	Vernon Robert Jurgensen married Leanna Norma Meske, daughter of Alfred H. Meske and Anna Kleihauer, on 30 May 1948.
Death	1 May 2018	Vernon Robert Jurgensen died on 1 May 2018 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 89 Vernon Jurgensen, 89 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. Funeral Service will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home of Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Vernon Robert Jurgensen was born in Akron, Iowa on May 5, 1928 to Charles and Emma (Klemme) Jurgensen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. He grew up on the Jurgensen family farm and attended school in Akron through 8th grade. He then began working full time farming with his father and brother, Elmer. Vernon was united in marriage to Leanna Meske on May 30, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Vernon and Leanna made their home on the Jurgensen family farm and Vernon continued to farm. He was a diversified farmer: he had dairy cattle, hogs, and chickens. He did custom baling, combining, and worked closely with family and neighbors. He grew corn, beans, oats and alfalfa and also drove an egg truck. Vernon was a talented handy man – he was able to fix about anything and helped with small home construction. He had a great love of animals, specifically his dogs. He was a people person – loved visiting with friends and loved spending time with his family, especially for holidays and birthdays. Vernon was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served in many capacities: he was on the church council for many years, sang in the choir, assisted with video recording service for the nursing home, and helped with janitorial and lawn care. Vernon and Leanna loved to dance and went to many dances over the years. Vernon bowled in league for many years, was a self taught accordion player and enjoyed playing cards. He loved going to the Plymouth County and Clay County Fairs and took a few trips out of state with Leanna to visit family and once to Hawaii. Vernon retired from farming full time in 1999. Vernon and Leanna eventually moved to the Akron Care Center in August of 2017. Vernon is survived by his wife of 70 years, Leanna; children: Cheryl (Larry) Plueger of Merrill, Bruce (Pam) Jurgensen of Alcester, South Dakota, Roxanne (Blake) Larson of Akron, and Philip (Kim) Jurgensen of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina; daughter in law, Vicky Jurgensen of Akron; grandchildren: Joshua (Rebecca) Plueger, Jamie (Amy Willms) Jurgensen, Joel (Sarah) Plueger, Janel (Carl) Miller, Devin (Chris) Royalty, Matthew (Julie) Jurgensen, John Plueger, Amanda (Charlie Mohning) Larson, Michael Jurgensen, Luke Jurgensen, Lerin Jurgensen, Andrew (Deb) Jurgensen, David Larson, and Jordan (Kayla) Jurgensen; many great grandchildren, step great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister in law, Berniece Jurgensen of Akron, Iowa; nieces and nephews: Arlen Nannen, Marlys Johnson, Kenneth Frerichs, Rodney Jurgensen, and Valerie Appley; and other extended relatives. Vernon is preceded by his parents; son, Larry; and siblings: Elmer Jurgensen, Ella (Harry) Nannen, and Arlene (Elmer) Frerichs.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 May 1928

Vernon Robert Jurgensen was born on 5 May 1928 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

He was the son of Charles Martin Jurgensen and Emma Katherine Klemme.

Marriage

30 May 1948

Vernon Robert Jurgensen married Leanna Norma Meske, daughter of Alfred H. Meske and Anna Kleihauer, on 30 May 1948.

Death

1 May 2018

Vernon Robert Jurgensen died on 1 May 2018 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 89 Vernon Jurgensen, 89 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa.

Funeral Service will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home of Akron.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron.

Vernon Robert Jurgensen was born in Akron, Iowa on May 5, 1928 to Charles and Emma (Klemme) Jurgensen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. He grew up on the Jurgensen family farm and attended school in Akron through 8th grade. He then began working full time farming with his father and brother, Elmer. Vernon was united in marriage to Leanna Meske on May 30, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Vernon and Leanna made their home on the Jurgensen family farm and Vernon continued to farm. He was a diversified farmer: he had dairy cattle, hogs, and chickens. He did custom baling, combining, and worked closely with family and neighbors. He grew corn, beans, oats and alfalfa and also drove an egg truck. Vernon was a talented handy man – he was able to fix about anything and helped with small home construction. He had a great love of animals, specifically his dogs. He was a people person – loved visiting with friends and loved spending time with his family, especially for holidays and birthdays.

Vernon was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served in many capacities: he was on the church council for many years, sang in the choir, assisted with video recording service for the nursing home, and helped with janitorial and lawn care. Vernon and Leanna loved to dance and went to many dances over the years. Vernon bowled in league for many years, was a self taught accordion player and enjoyed playing cards. He loved going to the Plymouth County and Clay County Fairs and took a few trips out of state with Leanna to visit family and once to Hawaii.

Vernon retired from farming full time in 1999. Vernon and Leanna eventually moved to the Akron Care Center in August of 2017.

Vernon is survived by his wife of 70 years, Leanna; children: Cheryl (Larry) Plueger of Merrill, Bruce (Pam) Jurgensen of Alcester, South Dakota, Roxanne (Blake) Larson of Akron, and Philip (Kim) Jurgensen of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina; daughter in law, Vicky Jurgensen of Akron; grandchildren: Joshua (Rebecca) Plueger, Jamie (Amy Willms) Jurgensen, Joel (Sarah) Plueger, Janel (Carl) Miller, Devin (Chris) Royalty, Matthew (Julie) Jurgensen, John Plueger, Amanda (Charlie Mohning) Larson, Michael Jurgensen, Luke Jurgensen, Lerin Jurgensen, Andrew (Deb) Jurgensen, David Larson, and Jordan (Kayla) Jurgensen; many great grandchildren, step great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister in law, Berniece Jurgensen of Akron, Iowa; nieces and nephews: Arlen Nannen, Marlys Johnson, Kenneth Frerichs, Rodney Jurgensen, and Valerie Appley; and other extended relatives.

Vernon is preceded by his parents; son, Larry; and siblings: Elmer Jurgensen, Ella (Harry) Nannen, and Arlene (Elmer) Frerichs.

Census Date	Location	Description
10 April 1930	Portland, Plymouth, Iowa	Vernon Robert Jurgensen was listed as a son in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

10 April 1930

Portland, Plymouth, Iowa

Vernon Robert Jurgensen was listed as a son in Charles Martin Jurgensen's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Date	Location	Description
28 July 1957	Akron, Plymouth, Iowa	On 28 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Klemme Picnic family reunion.

Date

Location

Description

28 July 1957

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

On 28 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, attended Klemme Picnic family reunion.

Child of Vernon Robert Jurgensen and Leanna Norma Meske

Larry Vern Jurgensen b. 30 Jan 1951, d. 18 Apr 2018

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-27. Dwelling 80.

Luben Ohlrichs

M, d. before 1910

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth		Luben Ohlrichs was born at Germany.
Marriage		He married Marie R. Elise.
Death	before 1910	Luben Ohlrichs died before 1910.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

Luben Ohlrichs was born at Germany.

Marriage

He married Marie R. Elise.

Death

before 1910

Luben Ohlrichs died before 1910.

Child of Luben Ohlrichs and Marie R. Elise

Fritz J. Ohlrichs+ b. Apr 1861, d. 1950

Joseph Kloeppel

M, b. circa 1826

Father*

Peter Kloeppel b. c 1800

Mother*

Anna Maria Bodendein b. c 1802

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Joseph Kloeppel married Magdalena (?)
Birth	circa 1826	Joseph Kloeppel was born circa 1826 at Rheinland, Germany.
		He was the son of Peter Kloeppel and Anna Maria Bodendein.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Joseph Kloeppel married Magdalena (?)

Birth

circa 1826

Joseph Kloeppel was born circa 1826 at Rheinland, Germany.

He was the son of Peter Kloeppel and Anna Maria Bodendein.

Census Date	Location	Description
13 August 1860	New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin	Joseph Kloeppel was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin, living next door to Peter Kloeppel.¹
22 June 1870	New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²
1880	New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

13 August 1860

New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin

Joseph Kloeppel was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin, living next door to Peter Kloeppel.¹

22 June 1870

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.³

Children of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Peter Kloeppel+ b. Oct 1859, d. a Apr 1930
Anna M. Kloeppel b. c 1862
Elizabeth Kloeppel b. c 1864
Johan P. Kloeppel b. c 1866
Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1869
Anton Kloeppel b. c 1871
Clara Kloeppel b. c 1872
Chatrina Kloeppel b. c 1874

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 172. Stamp 1015. Dwelling 1223.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 39. Dwelling 276.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

Magdalena (?)

F, b. circa 1835, d. before 1880

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Kloeppel.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Kloeppel.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Magdalena (?) married Joseph Kloeppel, son of Peter Kloeppel and Anna Maria Bodendein.
Birth	circa 1835	Magdalena (?) was born circa 1835 at Rheinland, Germany.
Death	before 1880	She died before 1880.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Magdalena (?) married Joseph Kloeppel, son of Peter Kloeppel and Anna Maria Bodendein.

Birth

circa 1835

Magdalena (?) was born circa 1835 at Rheinland, Germany.

Death

before 1880

She died before 1880.

Census Date	Location	Description
13 August 1860	New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin	Magdalena (?) was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1860 Census at New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin; living next door to Peter Kloeppel.¹
22 June 1870	New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin	Magdalena (?) was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

13 August 1860

New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin

Magdalena (?) was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1860 Census at New Holsten, Calumet, Wisconsin; living next door to Peter Kloeppel.¹

22 June 1870

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Magdalena (?) was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Children of Magdalena (?) and Joseph Kloeppel

Peter Kloeppel+ b. Oct 1859, d. a Apr 1930
Anna M. Kloeppel b. c 1862
Elizabeth Kloeppel b. c 1864
Johan P. Kloeppel b. c 1866
Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1869
Anton Kloeppel b. c 1871
Clara Kloeppel b. c 1872
Chatrina Kloeppel b. c 1874

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 172. Stamp 1015. Dwelling 1223.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 39. Dwelling 276.

Anna M. Kloeppel

F, b. circa 1862

Father*

Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1826

Mother*

Magdalena (?) b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1862	Anna M. Kloeppel was born circa 1862 at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1862

Anna M. Kloeppel was born circa 1862 at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Census Date	Location	Description
22 June 1870	New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin	Anna M. Kloeppel was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹
1880	New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin	Anna M. Kloeppel was listed as a daughter in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1870

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Anna M. Kloeppel was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Anna M. Kloeppel was listed as a daughter in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 39. Dwelling 276.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

Elizabeth Kloeppel

F, b. circa 1864

Father*

Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1826

Mother*

Magdalena (?) b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1864	Elizabeth Kloeppel was born circa 1864 at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1864

Elizabeth Kloeppel was born circa 1864 at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Census Date	Location	Description
22 June 1870	New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin	Elizabeth Kloeppel was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹
1880	New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin	Elizabeth Kloeppel was listed as a daughter in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1870

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Kloeppel was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Elizabeth Kloeppel was listed as a daughter in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 39. Dwelling 276.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

Johan P. Kloeppel

M, b. circa 1866

Father*

Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1826

Mother*

Magdalena (?) b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1866

Johan P. Kloeppel was born circa 1866 at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1870

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Johan P. Kloeppel was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Johan P. Kloeppel was listed as a son in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 39. Dwelling 276.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

Joseph Kloeppel

M, b. circa 1869

Father*

Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1826

Mother*

Magdalena (?) b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1869

Joseph Kloeppel was born circa 1869 at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Census Date

Location

Description

22 June 1870

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Joseph Kloeppel was listed in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1870 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Joseph Kloeppel was listed as a son in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 39. Dwelling 276.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

Anton Kloeppel

M, b. circa 1871

Father*

Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1826

Mother*

Magdalena (?) b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1871

Anton Kloeppel was born circa 1871 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Anton Kloeppel was listed as a son in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

Clara Kloeppel

F, b. circa 1872

Father*

Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1826

Mother*

Magdalena (?) b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1872

Clara Kloeppel was born circa 1872 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Clara Kloeppel was listed as a daughter in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

Chatrina Kloeppel

F, b. circa 1874

Father*

Joseph Kloeppel b. c 1826

Mother*

Magdalena (?) b. c 1835, d. b 1880

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1874

Chatrina Kloeppel was born circa 1874 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?)

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin

Chatrina Kloeppel was listed as a daughter in Joseph Kloeppel's household on the 1880 Census at New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1419 Page Number 99A.

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1900

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

after 1880

As of after 1880,her married name was Kloeppel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

Unknown (?) was born at Georgia.

Marriage

after 1880

She married Peter Kloeppel, son of Joseph Kloeppel and Magdalena (?), after 1880.

Death

before 1900

Unknown (?) died before 1900.

Children of unknown (?) and Peter Kloeppel

Clarence Eugene Kloeppel+ b. 30 Dec 1890, d. 24 Sep 1963
William P. Kloeppel b. Mar 1893

William Leder

M, b. November 1869, d. before 1930

Father*

Samuel Leder Sr. b. 4 Nov 1836, d. 17 Dec 1894

Mother*

Elizabeth Mollet b. 31 Mar 1848, d. 17 Apr 1930

Charts: Joseph Mollet Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1869

William Leder was born in November 1869 at Illinois.

He was the son of Samuel Leder Sr. and Elizabeth Mollet.

Death

before 1930

William Leder died before 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

4 June 1870

Pocahontas, Bond, Illinois

William Leder was listed in Samuel Leder Sr.'s household on the 1870 Census at Pocahontas, Bond, Illinois; living next door to John Leder, age 27.¹

Date

Location

Description

1881

Pierron, Bond, Illinois to, Ulm, Prairie, Arkansas

Samuel Leder Sr. witnessed the migration in 1881 at Pierron, Bond, Illinois to, Ulm, Prairie, Arkansas.

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 22. Dwelling 170.

Catharine Hoffman

F, b. 27 July 1842, d. 8 January 1864

Father*

(?) Hoffman

Mother*

Isabella (?) b. c 1807

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

8 August 1859

As of 8 August 1859,her married name was Leder.¹

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 July 1842

Catharine Hoffman was born on 27 July 1842 at Switzerland.

She was the daughter of (?) Hoffman and Isabella (?)

Marriage

8 August 1859

Catharine Hoffman married Samuel Leder Sr. on 8 August 1859 at Madison, Illinois.¹

Death

8 January 1864

Catharine Hoffman died on 8 January 1864 at Highland, Madison, Illinois, at age 21.

Census Date

Location

Description

27 July 1860

Greenville P. O., Bond, Illinois

Catharine Hoffman was listed in Isabella (?)'s household on the 1860 Census at Greenville P. O., Bond, Illinois.²

Children of Catharine Hoffman and Samuel Leder Sr.

Samuel E. Leder b. 21 Jan 1860, d. 4 Feb 1950
John Friedrich Leder+ b. Dec 1862, d. 1946

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Vol 6/ Page 164 License 577.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 186. Dwelling 1317.

Johanna Gustafsdotter

F, b. 3 January 1853, d. 4 April 1918

Father*

Gustaf Gustafsson b. 17 Oct 1824, d. 8 Feb 1902

Mother*

Kajsa Lisa Larsdotter b. 10 Nov 1822, d. 12 Jan 1870

Charts: Aron Larsson Descendants Chart
Vernon Otis Mollet Pedigree Chart

Johanna Gustafsdotter Carlsson-Enhanced-Colorized

Johanna Gustafsdotter Carlsson-Colorized

Johanna Gustafsdotter

Johanna Gustafsdotter Carlson and daughter Ida Amelia Carlson

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johanna Gustafsdotter was also known as Gustafson.

Name Variation

Johanna Gustafsdotter was also known as Hanna.

Married Name

11 April 1880

As of 11 April 1880,her married name was Carlson.

Married Name

11 April 1880

As of 11 April 1880,her married name was Karlsson.

Married Name

11 April 1880

As of 11 April 1880,her married name was Carlsson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 January 1853

Johanna Gustafsdotter was born on 3 January 1853 at "Holmen", Fägre, Skaraborg (Västra Götaland), Sweden.

She was the daughter of Gustaf Gustafsson and Kajsa Lisa Larsdotter.

Marriage

11 April 1880

Johanna Gustafsdotter married Anders Gustav Carlsson, son of Karl Larsson and Charlotta Andersdotter, on 11 April 1880 at Bäck, Skaraborgs län, Trästena, Skaraborg (Västra Götaland), Sweden.¹

Death

4 April 1918

Johanna Gustafsdotter died on 4 April 1918 at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota, at age 65 Mrs. A. G. Carlson was, before her Marriage, Johanna Gustafson. She was born on the third day of January 1853, died on April 4, 1918, aged 65 years, 3 months, and 1 day. Mrs. Carlson was married on April 11, 1880 to A. G. Carlson, to this union 10 children were born, of which nine are living. Carl Gustav died in infancy; O. M. Carlson of Wewela; Mrs. E. F. Mollet of Gordon; Mrs. Charles Mollet, Lake Andes; Mrs. Frank Paddock and J. V. Carlson of Geddes; Mrs. Virgil Millage of Fleming, Col; O. B. Carlson and Mrs. Carl Frick of Beresford and Mrs. Harold Valentine of Geddes. Mrs. Carlson was born in Sweden and came to So. Dak. in 1881 and to Charles Mix County in 1884. She was a most helpful and devoted member of the Lutheran Church. She was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, and what a priceless treasure is this to those nearest and dearest to her. The richness of her life beyond is her's to enjoy and the richness of her life here is the inspiration for us to emulate and which will bring cheer and comfort. The services were held and the remains laid to rest Sunday.

Burial

after 4 April 1918

She was buried after 4 April 1918 at Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota, Block 49 Lot 3 Grave 4.

Johanna (Gustafsdotter) Carlson tombstone 1853-1918

Census Date

Location

Description

circa 1855

Population of Sweden, Fägre, Skaraborgs, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of circa 1855 in the household of Gustaf Gustafsson at Population of Sweden, Fägre, Skaraborgs, Sweden; Same household
Gustaf Gustafsson     1824-10-12
Cajsa Lisa Larsdotter     1822-11-10
August     1846-01-18
Lars Johan     1848-02-24
Johanna     1853-01-03
Frans Oskar     1855-06-18.²

circa 1857

Population of Sweden, Fägre, Skaraborgs, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of circa 1857 in the household of Gustaf Gustafsson at Population of Sweden, Fägre, Skaraborgs, Sweden; Same household
Gustaf Gustafsson     1824-10-13
Cajsa Lisa Larsdotter     1822-11-00
August     1846-01-18
Lars Johan     1848-06-24
Johanna     1853-01-03
Frans Oskar     1855-06-18.³

between 1861 and 1865

Population of Sweden, Trästena, Skaraborgs, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of between 1861 and 1865 in the household of Gustaf Gustafsson at Population of Sweden, Trästena, Skaraborgs, Sweden; Same household
Gustaf Gustafsson     1824-10-17
Kajsa L. Larsdr.     1822-11-10
August     1846-01-18
Lars Johan     1848-06-24
Johanna     1853-01-03
Frans Oskar     1856-06-18
Carl Fredrik     1857-12-14
Anna Charlotta     1860-10-28.⁴

1865

Population of Sweden, Trästena, Skaraborgs, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of 1865 in the household of Gustaf Gustafsson at Population of Sweden, Trästena, Skaraborgs, Sweden; Same household
Gustaf Gustafsson     1824-10-17
Kajsa L. Larsdr.     1822-11-10
August     1846-01-18
Lars Johan     1848-06-24
Johanna     1853-01-03
Frans Oscar     1855-06-18
Carl Fredrik     1857-12-14
Anna Charlotta     1860-10-28.⁵

circa 1878

Population of Sweden, Trästena, Skaraborg, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of circa 1878 in the household of Gustaf Gustafsson at Population of Sweden, Trästena, Skaraborg, Sweden; Same household
Gustaf Gustafsson     1824-10-17
Cajsa Lisa Larsdotter     1822-11-10
Britta Maria Larsdotter     1831-03-12
Johanna     1853-01-03
Frans Oscar     1855-06-18
Carl Fredrik     1857-12-13
Anna Charlotta     1860-10-28.⁶

31 December 1880

Population of Sweden, Bäck, Skaraborgs, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of 31 December 1880 in the household of Anders Gustav Carlsson at Population of Sweden, Bäck, Skaraborgs, Sweden;
Name     Anders Gustaf Karlsson
Relationship     Head
Residence Age     31
Birth Date     1849
Birth Place     Nedre Bäck
Year range     1880
Residence Place     Bäck, Skaraborg, Sverige (Sweden)
Village, Farm, or Croft     Bäck
Occupation     Inhyses Arbk
GID Number     100016.28.30900.¹

31 December 1880

Population of Sweden, Bäck, Skaraborgs, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of 31 December 1880 in the household of Karl Larsson at Population of Sweden, Bäck, Skaraborgs, Sweden;
Name     Karl Larsson
Gender     Man (Male)
Relationship     Head
Residence Age     63
Birth Date     1817
Birth Place     Fägred
Year range     1880
Residence Place     Bäck, Skaraborg, Sverige (Sweden)
Village, Farm, or Croft     Bäck
Occupation     Hembruk
GID Number     100016.28.30900.

1 June 1885

Charles Mix, South Dakota

Johanna Gustafsdotter is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1885 in the household of Anders Gustav Carlsson at Charles Mix, South Dakota; surname listed as Karlson.

1895

Forbes Town, Charles Mix, South Dakota

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Anders Gustav Carlsson at Forbes Town, Charles Mix, South Dakota.

21 June 1900

Rhoda, Charles Mix, South Dakota

Johanna Gustafsdotter was listed as wife in Anders Gustav Carlsson's household on the 1900 Census at Rhoda, Charles Mix, South Dakota; Name     Anders G Carlson
Age     51
Birth Date     Apr 1849
Birthplace     Sweden
Home in 1900     Rhoda, Charles Mix, South Dakota
Sheet Number     8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     150
Family Number     152
Race     White
Gender     Male
Immigration Year     1881
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Johanna Carlson
Marriage Year     1880
Years Married     20
Father's Birthplace     Sweden
Mother's Birthplace     Sweden
Years in US     19
Occupation     Farmer
Months Not Employed     0
Can Read     Yes
Can Write     Yes
Can Speak English     Yes
House Owned or Rented     Rent
Farm or House     F.⁷

1905

South Dakota

Johanna Gustafsdotter appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Anders Gustav Carlsson at South Dakota; listed as A Z and Hanna Carlson.

23 April 1910

Moore, Charles Mix, South Dakota

Johanna Gustafsdotter was listed as wife in Anders Gustav Carlsson's household on the 1910 Census at Moore, Charles Mix, South Dakota; Name     A G Carlson
Age in 1910     61
Birth Date     1849
Birthplace     Sweden
Home in 1910     Moore, Charles Mix, South Dakota, USA
Sheet Number     3b
Race     White
Gender     Male
Immigration Year     1881
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Married
Spouse's Name     Hanna Carlson
Father's Birthplace     Sweden
Mother's Birthplace     Sweden
Native Tongue     English
Occupation     Farmer
Industry     General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other     Employer
Home Owned or Rented     Rent
Farm or House     Farm
Naturalization Status     Naturalized
Able to read     Yes
Able to Write     Yes
Enumeration District Number     0096
Years Married     30
Enumerated Year     1910.⁸

Date

Location

Description

Photo of Anders Gustav Carlsson and Johanna Gustafsdotter.

Anders Gustav Carlsson and Johanna Gustafsdotter-Enhanced-Colorized

Anders Gustav Carlsson and Johanna Gustafsdotter-Colorized

Anders Gustav Carlsson and Johanna Gustafsdotter

Family portrait.

Anders and Johanna Carlson family-Enhanced-Colorized

Anders and Johanna Carlson family-Colorized

Anders and Johanna Carlson family

circa 1856

Holmens, Fägre, Skaraborgs län, Sweden

Gustaf Gustafsson witnessed the migration circa 1856 at Holmens, Fägre, Skaraborgs län, Sweden; relocation record
Same household
Gustaf Gustafsson     1824-10-17
Maja Lisa Larsdotter     1822-11-10
August     1846-01-13
Lars Johan     1848-06-24
Johanna     1853-01-03
Johannes Oskar     1855-06-18.⁹

1875

Bäck, Skaraborgs län, Ymsjöholm Bäcks Rote, Sweden

Johanna Gustafsdotter migrated in 1875 at Bäck, Skaraborgs län, Ymsjöholm Bäcks Rote, Sweden.¹⁰

29 April 1881

Swedish Emigration Record

On 29 April 1881 at Swedish Emigration Record immigrated with Anders Gustav Karlsson; Name     Anders Gustav Karlsson
Gender     Man (Male)
Birth Date     7 apr. 1849 (7 Apr 1849)
Birth Place     Skaraborg (Västra Götaland), Bäck
Departure Date     29 apr. 1881 (29 Apr 1881)
Departure Place     Skaraborg (Västra Götaland), Bäcke
Arrival Place     Amerika (USA)
Occupation or Relation     Arbetare
Marital Status     Married
Notes     Travels with family
Original Page     112
Source     SVAR.

29 April 1881

Bäcke, Skaraborg (Västra Götaland), Sweden

She emigrated with Anders Gustav Carlsson on 29 April 1881 at Bäcke, Skaraborg (Västra Götaland), Sweden.

28 May 1881

New York

Johanna Gustafsdotter and Anders Gustav Carlsson immigrated on 28 May 1881 to New York Place of Origin: Sweden
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
Destination: United States of America
Port of Arrival: New York
Port Arrival State: New York
Port Arrival Country: United States
Ship Name: Abyssinia.

New York Passenger Lists 1881 May 28 - ship Abyssinia - Carlsson, Anders

Ship Abyssinia - Cunard Line - built 1870 - route Liverpool, England to New York, NY

4 April 1884

S. S. Orlando, Hull, England

Johanna Gustafsdotter and Anders Gustav Carlsson immigrated on 4 April 1884 to S. S. Orlando, Hull, England, also includes Karl Larsson family.

1884 family leaves for America - Karl Larsson family + Anders Gustaf Karlsson family

1900

Johanna Gustafsdotter had 10 with 9 living in 1900 children.

1910

She had 10 with 9 living in 1910 children.

from 1911 to 1918

Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota

From 1911 to 1918 at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota, home of Anders and Johanna (Gustafsdotter) Carlson.

home of Anders and Johanna (Gustafsdotter) Carlson from 1911 to 1918

Children of Johanna Gustafsdotter and Anders Gustav Carlsson

Carl Gustav Carlson b. 1 Jun 1880, d. May 1881
Oscar Martin Carlson+ b. 19 Apr 1882, d. 1 Jan 1948
Ellen Charlotte Carlson+ b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 21 Dec 1958
Nellie Cecelia Carlson+ b. 16 Feb 1885, d. 4 Nov 1971
Marie Josephine Carlson+ b. 22 Jan 1887, d. 18 Oct 1965
John Verner Carlson+ b. 30 Oct 1888, d. 19 Jul 1955
Hulda Alverda Carlson+ b. 5 May 1890, d. 6 Dec 1983
Otto Benhard Carlson+ b. 28 Oct 1891, d. 23 Mar 1963
Nannie Euphemia Carlson+ b. 18 Feb 1894, d. 18 Nov 1971
Ida Amelia Carlson+ b. 24 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1978

Citations

[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Bäck AI:7 (1872-1884) Image 116 / Page 112
Shortcut r5.p18242585.
[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Fägre AI:6 (1849-1856) Image 89 / Page 213
Shortcut r5.p187632529.
[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Fägre AI:8 (1856-1865) Image 100 / Page 237
Shortcut r5.p85311603.
[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Trästena AI:5 (1857-1865) Image 10 / Page 3
Shortcut r5.p86143426.
[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Trästena AI:5 (1857-1865) Image 43 / Page 36
Shortcut r5.p86143922.
[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Trästena AI:6 (1863-1879) Image 21 / Page 13
Shortcut r5.p86145282.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED80. Dwelling 150.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED96. Dwelling 63.
[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Fägre AI:6 (1849-1856) Image 88 / Page 212a
Shortcut r5.p187632519.
[S420] Swedish Records Archive; Records, Source: Bäck AI:7 (1872-1884) Image 84 / Page 80
Shortcut r5.p18242070.

John Gerhard Borchers

M, b. 28 December 1912, d. December 1969

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Gerhard Borchers was also known as Jack.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 December 1912

John Gerhard Borchers was born on 28 December 1912 at Iowa.

Marriage

19 July 1933

He married Elsie Mae Klemme, daughter of Alexander Christian Klemme and Mary Louise Plueger, on 19 July 1933 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

Marriage

1964

John Gerhard Borchers married Eleanor DuBois in 1964.

Death

December 1969

John Gerhard Borchers died in December 1969 John (Jack) Gerhard Borchers, 56, route 3, Le Mars, and lifelong resident of Plymouth county died Thursday at Floyd Valley hospital after an extended illness.

Funeral services were held at St. Peter Lutheran church, Brunsville, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Olaf Rossing officiating. Burial was in St. Peter Lutheran cemetery, Brunsville, under direction of Mauer Funeral Home.

He was born December 28, 1912, in Preston township, a son of the late William and Margaret (Johnson) Borchers. He married Elsie Klemme in 1933 in Preston township. She died in 1962 and then in 1964 he married Eleanor DuBois in Le Mars.

He was a well known livestock feed and grain businessman in Brunsville.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of St. Peter church, Brunsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Elsie in 1962 and one grandchild.

Survivors are his wife Eleanor of rural Le Mars; two sons, Virgil L. of rural Le Mars and Richard J. of Cambridge, Mass; three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Emma) Eilts of Ireton, Mrs. Alfred (Minnie) Witt of Hawarden and Mrs. Lyle (Marie) Stephens of rural Le Mars; two brothers, Edward B. of rural Akron and Herman H. of Knoxville and three grandchildren.

Child of John Gerhard Borchers and Elsie Mae Klemme

Virgil Lee Borchers+ b. 6 Mar 1934, d. 29 Apr 2006

Virgil Lee Borchers

M, b. 6 March 1934, d. 29 April 2006

Father*

John Gerhard Borchers b. 28 Dec 1912, d. Dec 1969

Mother*

Elsie Mae Klemme b. 23 Mar 1913, d. 25 Apr 1962

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 March 1934

Virgil Lee Borchers was born on 6 March 1934 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.

He was the son of John Gerhard Borchers and Elsie Mae Klemme.

Death

29 April 2006

Virgil Lee Borchers died on 29 April 2006 at age 72 Virgil L. Borchers, 72, of Brunsville, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.

Virgil Lee Borchers was born March 6, 1934, in Akron, the son of John "Jack" and Elsie (Klemme) Borchers. Virgil was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church. He attended country school near Brunsville and graduated in 1952 from Le Mars Central High School. Virgil served his country during the Korean Conflict from 1955 to 1958 where he was stationed in Alaska. Upon being discharge from the service, he returned to Brunsville to work in the family business, Borchers Grain and Feed.

Virgil was united in marriage to Cecelia Witt on March 3, 1961, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Brunsville. He later purchased the grain and feed store and also operated the DX Station and tank wagon service in Brunsville until 1982. After selling the business, Virgil managed the Elks Club in Le Mars for a few years. He later went to work for Northwest Airlink in Sioux City managing the parts and service department. He then went to work for John Morrell in Sioux City working in the parts and service department until his retirement in 1988.

Virgil was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where he was on the Cemetery Board for more than 30 years, served on Church Council, trustee, and volunteered wherever he could. He was a member of the Le Mars Elks Club and had served as Exalted Ruler in 1978 and later as District Deputy in northwest Iowa. He was a life member of the L & O Investment Club and served as treasurer for 25 years. He was a member of the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 of Brunsville.

In earlier years, Virgil enjoyed stock car racing and being one of the sponsors of Larry's Automotive race car.

Virgil and Cecelia enjoyed going to auctions together. Through the years Virgil amassed a large collection of die-cast cars, tractors, and HO gauge trains. The couple also enjoyed traveling throughout the world when Cecelia worked as a travel agent.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Cecelia of Brunsville; three children: Michael and his wife, Sandra Borchers of Tomah, Wis., and their children Dawn and her husband Derek Woods, Brian Borchers and his fiance, Alicia Bomgartner; Kevin and his wife, Keri Borchers of Le Mars and their children Logan Robbins and Colan Borchers; and Donna and her husband Mark Morehead of Merrill and their children Mitchell, Benjamin, and Karson Morehead; a brother, Richard and his wife Jane Borchers of Wayzata, Minn; an aunt and uncle, Dick and Darlene Youngstrom of Kansas City, Mo; a niece, Sarah Borchers and her husband, Brian Kingsley of Long Lake, Minn; a nephew, John and his wife, Christina Borchers of Atherton, Calif; special family friends, Carol Schlotfeldt of Brunsville, Jerry Traufler of Le Mars, Larry Molzen of Le Mars, and William and Janice Renken of Brunsville.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debra Borchers; a grandson, Alex David Morehead; and a special friend, Ray Schlotfeldt.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Brunsville with the Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiating. Inurnment with military honors provided by the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Brunsville.. Visitations with the family present will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Honorary casketbearers will be his grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the Brunsville Four Seasons Garden Club.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlsenfuneralhome.com.

Child of Virgil Lee Borchers

Debra Mae Borchers b. 13 Apr 1963, d. 13 Apr 1963

Debra Mae Borchers

F, b. 13 April 1963, d. 13 April 1963

Father*

Virgil Lee Borchers b. 6 Mar 1934, d. 29 Apr 2006

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

13 April 1963

Debra Mae Borchers died on 13 April 1963 at Le Mars, Iowa.

Birth

13 April 1963

She was born on 13 April 1963 at Le Mars, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Virgil Lee Borchers.

Marjorie McHale

F, b. 7 September 1924, d. 10 June 1997

Father*

Jesse O. McHale b. c 1888, d. b 1947

Mother*

Kathryn E. Rieken b. c 1900

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 June 1947

As of 20 June 1947,her married name was Klemme.

Married Name

18 September 1971

As of 18 September 1971,her married name was Hopkins.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 September 1924

Marjorie McHale was born on 7 September 1924 at Brunsville, Plymouth, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Jesse O. McHale and Kathryn E. Rieken.

Marriage

20 June 1947

Marjorie McHale married Arnold William Klemme, son of Frederick Klemme and Etta Margaret Tapper, on 20 June 1947 at Brunsville, Plymouth, Iowa.

Marriage

18 September 1971

Marjorie McHale married Gaylord Hopkins on 18 September 1971.

Death

10 June 1997

Marjorie McHale died on 10 June 1997 at age 72 Marjorie Hopkins, 72, of Primghar, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 1997. Funeral services were Thursday, June 12, 1997 at Grace Lutheran Church, Primghar, with Rev. James Mueller officiating. Honorary Casket bearers were Marjorie's grandchildren. Casket bearers were Bertus DeRidder Sr., Bertus DeRidder Jr., Marlin Flick, Roger Smith, Wes Schnack, and Darryl Triplett.

Graveside services were held Thursday at the Brunsville Cemetery, Brunsville, Iowa.

Marjorie Hopkins was born September 7, 1924 in Brunsville, Iowa, the daughter of Jesse and Kathryn Reiken McHale. She attended school in Brunsville and later graduated from high school in LeMars

On June 20, 1947 she was united in marriage to Arnold W. Klemme. After their marriage, the couple farmed in the Brunsville area until moving into Brunsville. Her husband preceded her in death on December 16, 1963.

On September 18, 1971 she was united in marriage to Gaylord Hopkins in Brunsville, Iowa. After their marriage the couple settled in Primghar. She passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at the Primghar Care Center reaching the age of 72 years, 9 months and 3 days.

She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and the Afternoon Circle of the church, and the Baum-Harmon Hospital Auxiliary of Primghar

Marjorie is survived by her husband Gaylord of Primghar; one son, James and his wife Dorothy Klemme of LeMars, Iowa; one daughter, Kristie and her husband Lynn Ridley of Lanexa, Virginia; five step-children, Cindy and her husband David Blanchard of Aurora, Colorado, Jim and his wife Jean Hopkins and Jerry and his wife Melody Hopkins, all of Norfolk, Nebraska, Julie and her husband Amie Mear of Wheatland, Wyoming, and Kendall and his wife LeAnn Hopkins of Aurora, Colorado; 14 grandchildren: 1 greatgrandchild; one brother. Jack McHale of Brunsville. Iowa, a sister, Kathryn (Cussy) and her husband Daryl Jeffers of Edgewater. Colorado; a sister-in-law, Arlene McHale of Craig, Iowa; many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold, parents, two brothers, William H. McHale and Bernard McHale.

John H. Herzberg

M, b. 29 October 1877, d. 22 August 1954

Father*

Christ Herzberg

Mother*

Margareth Fein

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 October 1877

John H. Herzberg was born on 29 October 1877 at Holstein, Germany.

He was the son of Christ Herzberg and Margareth Fein.

Marriage

9 February 1903

John H. Herzberg married Mary Christine Ohlrichs, daughter of Fritz J. Ohlrichs and Gardine Elizabeth Stouffer, on 9 February 1903 at near Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Death

22 August 1954

John H. Herzberg died on 22 August 1954 at at his farm home, Washington, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 76.

Burial

24 August 1954

He was buried on 24 August 1954 at St. Paul's American Lutheran Church, Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

4 February 1920

Washington, Plymouth, Iowa

John H. Herzberg was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

24 April 1930

Stanton, Plymouth, Iowa

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Stanton, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Children of John H. Herzberg and Mary Christine Ohlrichs

Chris Herzberg+ b. 5 May 1903, d. Mar 1987
Martha Herzberg+ b. c 1906
Thomas Herzberg b. c 1909, d. b 1954

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED135. Dwelling 72.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-32. Dwelling 126.

Martha Herzberg

F, b. circa 1906

Father*

John H. Herzberg b. 29 Oct 1877, d. 22 Aug 1954

Mother*

Mary Christine Ohlrichs b. 9 Apr 1885, d. 29 Sep 1954

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Eberhart.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Martha Herzberg married Rudolph Eberhard.

Birth

circa 1906

Martha Herzberg was born circa 1906 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of John H. Herzberg and Mary Christine Ohlrichs.

Census Date

Location

Description

4 February 1920

Washington, Plymouth, Iowa

Martha Herzberg was listed as a daughter in John H. Herzberg's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

24 April 1930

Stanton, Plymouth, Iowa

Martha Herzberg was listed as a daughter in John H. Herzberg's household on the 1930 Census at Stanton, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED135. Dwelling 72.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-32. Dwelling 126.

Thomas Herzberg

M, b. circa 1909, d. before 1954

Father*

John H. Herzberg b. 29 Oct 1877, d. 22 Aug 1954

Mother*

Mary Christine Ohlrichs b. 9 Apr 1885, d. 29 Sep 1954

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1909

Thomas Herzberg was born circa 1909 at Iowa.

He was the son of John H. Herzberg and Mary Christine Ohlrichs.

Death

before 1954

Thomas Herzberg died before 1954.

Census Date

Location

Description

4 February 1920

Washington, Plymouth, Iowa

Thomas Herzberg was listed as a son in John H. Herzberg's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED135. Dwelling 72.

Katherine M. Borchers

F, b. 1897, d. 17 October 1983

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Katherine M. Borchers was also known as Dirks.

Name Variation

Katherine M. Borchers was also known as Kate.

Married Name

25 June 1919

As of 25 June 1919,her married name was Ohlrichs.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1897

Katherine M. Borchers was born in 1897.

Marriage

25 June 1919

She married John F. Ohlrichs, son of Fritz J. Ohlrichs and Gardine Elizabeth Stouffer, on 25 June 1919.

Death

17 October 1983

Katherine M. Borchers died on 17 October 1983 Mrs. John Ohlrichs, 86, of Le Mars died Monday (Oct. 17, 1983) in a nursing home in Le Mars.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. John's American Lutheran church in Le Mars. The Rev. David Kramer. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery, rural Merrill, under direction of the Mauer-Johnson funeral home.

Mrs. Ohlrichs, the former Katherine Borchers, was born July 13, 1897, in Plymouth county and was a lifelong resident of the Le Mars and Merrill area. She married John Ohlrichs June 25, 1919, in rural Merrill. They farmed for many years in the Merrill area. Mr. Ohlrichs died in 1959 and she moved to Le Mars in 1963. She was a member of St. John's American Lutheran church.

Emma Krohn

F, b. 9 August 1867, d. 24 April 1943

Father*

Jacob Krohn b. Apr 1841, d. 9 May 1910

Mother*

Margretha Struck b. Mar 1843, d. 9 Nov 1911

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

after 1880

As of after 1880,her married name was Klug.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 August 1867

Emma Krohn was born on 9 August 1867 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Jacob Krohn and Margretha Struck.

Marriage

after 1880

Emma Krohn married Henry J. Klug, son of Godfried Klug and Albertine Buelow, after 1880.

Death

24 April 1943

Emma Krohn died on 24 April 1943 at age 75.

Burial

after 24 April 1943

She was buried after 24 April 1943 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

24 June 1870

Dane, Dane, Wisconsin

Emma Krohn was listed in Jacob Krohn's household on the 1870 Census at Dane, Dane, Wisconsin.²

1880

Mauston, Juneau, Wisconsin

Emma Krohn was listed as a servant girl for the Gustave Hass family on the 1880 Census at Mauston, Juneau, Wisconsin; listed as Cron.³

Children of Emma Krohn and Henry J. Klug

Vernie E. Klug b. 23 Aug 1893, d. 16 Oct 1893
Bernice G. Klug b. 23 Aug 1893, d. 13 Oct 1893
Meta M. Klug b. 21 Jul 1896, d. 25 Nov 1898

Citations

[S214] Wisconsin Sauk Co Cemetery Records Vol 9, page 109.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 162. Page 15. Dwelling 110.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1431 Page Number 448B.

John Krohn

M, b. circa 1868, d. after 1910

Father*

Jacob Krohn b. Apr 1841, d. 9 May 1910

Mother*

Margretha Struck b. Mar 1843, d. 9 Nov 1911

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1868

John Krohn was born circa 1868 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Jacob Krohn and Margretha Struck.

Death

after 1910

John Krohn died after 1910.

Census Date

Location

Description

24 June 1870

Dane, Dane, Wisconsin

John Krohn was listed in Jacob Krohn's household on the 1870 Census at Dane, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 162. Page 15. Dwelling 110.

Chris Herzberg

M, b. 5 May 1903, d. March 1987

Father*

John H. Herzberg b. 29 Oct 1877, d. 22 Aug 1954

Mother*

Mary Christine Ohlrichs b. 9 Apr 1885, d. 29 Sep 1954

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Chris Herzberg was also known as Christ.

Name Variation

Chris Herzberg was also known as Charles.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Chris Herzberg obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 May 1903

Chris Herzberg was born on 5 May 1903 at Iowa.

He was the son of John H. Herzberg and Mary Christine Ohlrichs.

Death

March 1987

Chris Herzberg died in March 1987 at age 83.

Census Date

Location

Description

4 February 1920

Washington, Plymouth, Iowa

Chris Herzberg was listed as a son in John H. Herzberg's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

24 April 1930

Stanton, Plymouth, Iowa

Chris Herzberg was listed as a son in John H. Herzberg's household on the 1930 Census at Stanton, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Child of Chris Herzberg

Armand Herzberg b. 15 Jan 1938, d. Nov 1972

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED135. Dwelling 72.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-32. Dwelling 126.