Estel Laverne Rex

M, b. 15 April 1928, d. 12 April 2021
Father*Elmer S. Rex b. 26 Sep 1888, d. Dec 1983
Mother*Daisy Ann Gould b. 1890, d. 1965
Estel L Rex
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1928Estel Laverne Rex was born on 15 April 1928.
He was the son of Elmer S. Rex and Daisy Ann Gould.
Death12 April 2021Estel Laverne Rex died on 12 April 2021 at age 92 Estel Laverne Rex, 92, of Mulberry, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2021, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. He was born in Lafayette on April 15, 1928 to Elmer and Daisy Ann (Gould) Rex. He married Lois Lykken on September 17, 1950; she survives.

Estel was a lifelong Clinton County resident, living on the family farm until about 4 years ago when he and Lois moved into The Cottages of Mulberry. He was a 1947 graduate of Mulberry High School and graduated from the Purdue Agriculture Short Course. Along with farming, he worked in the county surveyor’s office for eight years and drove a school bus for 13 years.

He was a 65-year member of the Trinity Church of Mulberry where he was a past trustee, deacon, and elder. He was also a member of the Mulberry Community Club, Wildcat Conservation Club, Clinton County Campers, and was a 50-year Mason. He enjoyed playing cards.

Surviving along with Lois, his loving wife of 70 years, Estel is survived by his son, James A. Rex (life partner, Mary Diaddigo), and niece, Janice Endicott.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Cleveland; infant sister, Reba; and two nieces, Sharon Bennett and Rita Lewis.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until the start of the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Church of Mulberry. The funeral service will begin with a Masonic Service. Pastor Phil Whisler will officiate. Burial will follow in Fair Haven Cemetery in Mulberry. Genda Funeral Home, Mulberry Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Clinton, IndianaEstel Laverne Rex was listed as a son in Elmer S. Rex's household on the 1930 Census at Clinton, Indiana.

Elmer Kirkman

M, b. 1917, d. 11 August 1998
Charts
Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1917Elmer Kirkman was born in 1917.
Marriage28 September 1940He married Mildred Pauline Lykken, daughter of Arthur L. Lykken and Fern May Newbold, on 28 September 1940.
Death11 August 1998Elmer Kirkman died on 11 August 1998.

Children of Elmer Kirkman and Mildred Pauline Lykken

Dennis Eugene Kirkman

M, b. 12 August 1949, d. 26 August 2013
Father*Elmer Kirkman b. 1917, d. 11 Aug 1998
Mother*Mildred Pauline Lykken b. 4 Jan 1923, d. 10 Feb 2016
Charts
Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 August 1949Dennis Eugene Kirkman was born on 12 August 1949.
He was the son of Elmer Kirkman and Mildred Pauline Lykken.
Death26 August 2013Dennis Eugene Kirkman died on 26 August 2013 at age 64.

Elmer S. Rex

M, b. 26 September 1888, d. December 1983
Father*Joseph Rex b. c 1842
Mother*Mary Ann (?) b. c 1845
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUElmer S. Rex obtained US Social Security Card at Indiana; last residence Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1888Elmer S. Rex was born on 26 September 1888.
He was the son of Joseph Rex and Mary Ann (?)
Marriagebefore 1920Elmer S. Rex married Daisy Ann Gould before 1920.
DeathDecember 1983Elmer S. Rex died in December 1983 at age 95.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Clinton, IndianaElmer S. Rex was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Clinton, Indiana.

Children of Elmer S. Rex and Daisy Ann Gould

Daisy Ann Gould

F, b. 1890, d. 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1920As of before 1920,her married name was Rex.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1890Daisy Ann Gould was born in 1890.
Marriagebefore 1920She married Elmer S. Rex, son of Joseph Rex and Mary Ann (?), before 1920.
Death1965Daisy Ann Gould died in 1965.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Clinton, IndianaDaisy Ann Gould was listed as wife in Elmer S. Rex's household on the 1930 Census at Clinton, Indiana.

Children of Daisy Ann Gould and Elmer S. Rex

Donna L. Rex

F, b. circa 1921
Father*Elmer S. Rex b. 26 Sep 1888, d. Dec 1983
Mother*Daisy Ann Gould b. 1890, d. 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1921Donna L. Rex was born circa 1921.
She was the daughter of Elmer S. Rex and Daisy Ann Gould.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Clinton, IndianaDonna L. Rex was listed as a daughter in Elmer S. Rex's household on the 1930 Census at Clinton, Indiana.

Stephen Savey

M, b. 10 June 1831, d. 20 December 1899
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageStephen Savey married Amanda Pierce.
Birth10 June 1831Stephen Savey was born on 10 June 1831 at New York.
Death20 December 1899He died on 20 December 1899 at South Dakota at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota TerritoryStephen Savey was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory, surname listed as Darcy.1

Children of Stephen Savey and Amanda Pierce

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0113 Page Number 362A.

Amanda Pierce

F, b. 1841, d. 1903
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAmanda Pierce was also known as Manda An.
Married NameHer married name was Savey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAmanda Pierce married Stephen Savey.
Birth1841Amanda Pierce was born in 1841 at Pennsylvania.
Death1903She died in 1903 at South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota TerritoryAmanda Pierce was listed as wife in Stephen Savey's household on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory; surname listed as Darcy.1

Children of Amanda Pierce and Stephen Savey

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0113 Page Number 362A.

Evelyn Savey

F
Father*Stephen Savey b. 10 Jun 1831, d. 20 Dec 1899
Mother*Amanda Pierce b. 1841, d. 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Evelyn Savey was the daughter of Stephen Savey and Amanda Pierce.

Willard Savey

M, b. June 1862
Father*Stephen Savey b. 10 Jun 1831, d. 20 Dec 1899
Mother*Amanda Pierce b. 1841, d. 1903
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1862Willard Savey was born in June 1862.
He was the son of Stephen Savey and Amanda Pierce.

Frederick D. Savey

M, b. circa 1867
Father*Stephen Savey b. 10 Jun 1831, d. 20 Dec 1899
Mother*Amanda Pierce b. 1841, d. 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1867Frederick D. Savey was born circa 1867 at New York.
He was the son of Stephen Savey and Amanda Pierce.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota TerritoryFrederick D. Savey was listed as a son in Stephen Savey's household on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory; surname listed as Darcy.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0113 Page Number 362A.

Ida Mae Savey

F, b. 1871
Father*Stephen Savey b. 10 Jun 1831, d. 20 Dec 1899
Mother*Amanda Pierce b. 1841, d. 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1871Ida Mae Savey was born in 1871 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Stephen Savey and Amanda Pierce.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota TerritoryIda Mae Savey was listed as a daughter in Stephen Savey's household on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory; surname listed as Darcy.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0113 Page Number 362A.

Mattie E. Savey

F, b. 1876
Father*Stephen Savey b. 10 Jun 1831, d. 20 Dec 1899
Mother*Amanda Pierce b. 1841, d. 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1876Mattie E. Savey was born in 1876 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Stephen Savey and Amanda Pierce.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota TerritoryMattie E. Savey was listed as a daughter in Stephen Savey's household on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory; surname listed as Darcy.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0113 Page Number 362A.

Agnes Savey

F, b. 1884
Father*Stephen Savey b. 10 Jun 1831, d. 20 Dec 1899
Mother*Amanda Pierce b. 1841, d. 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1884Agnes Savey was born in 1884.
She was the daughter of Stephen Savey and Amanda Pierce.

Lucille Savey

F, b. 1902
Father*John Baldwin Savey b. 19 Jun 1860, d. 7 Mar 1907
Mother*Estella Maud Brown b. Aug 1866, d. 1903
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1902Lucille Savey was born in 1902.
She was the daughter of John Baldwin Savey and Estella Maud Brown.

Mikal Ustad

M, b. 17 February 1872, d. 12 February 1955
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMikal Ustad married Inga H. Steve.
Birth17 February 1872Mikal Ustad was born on 17 February 1872 at Norway.
Death12 February 1955He died on 12 February 1955 at age 82.

Child of Mikal Ustad and Inga H. Steve

Inga H. Steve

F, b. 12 September 1879, d. 29 June 1953
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ustad.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageInga H. Steve married Mikal Ustad.
Birth12 September 1879Inga H. Steve was born on 12 September 1879 at Michigan.
Death29 June 1953She died on 29 June 1953 at age 73.

Child of Inga H. Steve and Mikal Ustad

Edward Lewis Fickbohm

M, b. 26 September 1871, d. 19 June 1959
Father*John Henry Fickbohm b. 15 Feb 1844, d. 25 Mar 1911
Mother*Sophia Enstena Behnke b. 28 May 1850, d. 11 Sep 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Lewis Fickbohm was also known as Fichbohm.
Name VariationEdward Lewis Fickbohm was also known as E. L.
Name VariationEdward Lewis Fickbohm was also known as Edward Julius.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1871Edward Lewis Fickbohm was born on 26 September 1871 at Dakota Territory.
He was the son of John Henry Fickbohm and Sophia Enstena Behnke.
Marriagecirca 1896Edward Lewis Fickbohm married Matilda Lewison, daughter of Andrew Lewison and Sarah (?), circa 1896.
Death19 June 1959Edward Lewis Fickbohm died on 19 June 1959 at age 87.
Burialafter 19 June 1959He was buried after 19 June 1959 at Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Spink, Union, Dakota TerritoryEdward Lewis Fickbohm was listed as a son in John Henry Fickbohm's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory; listed as Nickbohne.1
1 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaEdward Lewis Fickbohm was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota, living next door to his father John Fickbohm.2
15 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3

Children of Edward Lewis Fickbohm and Matilda Lewison

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0115 Page Number 408D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 3.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15. Dwelling 123.

Matilda Lewison

F, b. 28 May 1876, d. 14 May 1951
Father*Andrew Lewison b. c 1840, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Sarah (?) b. c 1840, d. a Jun 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1896As of circa 1896,her married name was Fichbohm.
Married Namecirca 1896As of circa 1896,her married name was Fickbohm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1876Matilda Lewison was born on 28 May 1876 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Andrew Lewison and Sarah (?)
Marriagecirca 1896Matilda Lewison married Edward Lewis Fickbohm, son of John Henry Fickbohm and Sophia Enstena Behnke, circa 1896.
Death14 May 1951Matilda Lewison died on 14 May 1951 at age 74 Mrs. E. L. Fickbohm, 74, of Beresford, died Monday at the Hawarden hospital following a stroke. Mrs. Fickbohm suffered the stroke last Friday and was taken to the hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon (Thursday) at Peace Lutheran church at Alcester. Matilda Lewison, a life long resident of Union county, was born May 14, 1876, in Spink township. After her marriage to E. L. Fickbohm she lived on one farm 55 years. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of the Peace Lutheran church near Alcester. Survivors are the widow(er); ten children, Lester Fickbohm of Hawarden, Leonard and Elmer of Akron, Elwood of Alcester, Vernon of Beresford and Sylvester of San Rafael, Calif. Mrs. A. J. Wevik of Chicago, Mrs. Arthur Ludwig of Hawarden and Mrs. Lloyd Heldt and Mrs. Paul Ericson of Alcester; two brothers, E. A. Lewison and Arthur Lewison and Alcester and two sisters, Emma Lewison of Alcester and Mrs. Elizabeth Peterson of Beresford.
Mrs E L Fickbohm (Matilda Lewison) obituary 17 May 1951 The Independent (Hawarden, IA)
Burialafter 14 May 1951She was buried after 14 May 1951 at Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Spink, Union, Dakota TerritoryMatilda Lewison was listed as a daughter in Andrew Lewison's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.1
1 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaMatilda Lewison was listed as wife in Edward Lewis Fickbohm's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; living next door to his father John Fickbohm.2
15 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaMatilda Lewison was listed as wife in Edward Lewis Fickbohm's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
June 1900Matilda Lewison had 2 with 2 living in Jun 1900 children.

Children of Matilda Lewison and Edward Lewis Fickbohm

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0115 Page Number 404D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 3.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15. Dwelling 123.

Thordis Marie Braathen

F, b. 5 September 1926, d. 17 January 1970
Father*Arndt Braathen b. c 1895
Mother*Ruth (?) b. c 1900
Charts
Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 September 1966As of 9 September 1966,her married name was Wevik.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 September 1926Thordis Marie Braathen was born on 5 September 1926 at Baerum, Norway.
She was the daughter of Arndt Braathen and Ruth (?)
Marriage9 September 1966Thordis Marie Braathen married Elmer Wevik Jr., son of John Almer Wevik and Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm, on 9 September 1966.
Death17 January 1970Thordis Marie Braathen died on 17 January 1970 at age 43.
DateLocationDescription
17 December 1928from Oslo, Norway, New York, New YorkThordis Marie Braathen immigrated with Arndt Braathen and Ruth (?) on 17 December 1928 at from Oslo, Norway, New York, New York; Ship Name: Bergensfjord.

Leo E. Floros

M, b. 22 August 1927, d. 30 October 2021
Father*Tony Floros b. c 1886
Mother*Freda (?) b. c 1900
Charts
Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1927Leo E. Floros was born on 22 August 1927 at Illinois.
He was the son of Tony Floros and Freda (?)
Marriage11 September 1949Leo E. Floros married Lillian Elaine Wevik, daughter of John Almer Wevik and Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm, on 11 September 1949.
Death30 October 2021Leo E. Floros died on 30 October 2021 at age 94 Leo Floros, 94, formerly of Mount Prospect, passed away October 30, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Floros. Loving father of Carol (Carol Koszola) Floros and Nancy (Greg) Rajanen. Cherished grandfather of Adam (Michelle Ubau) Rajanen and Krista (Scott Tharp) Rajanen, and great grandchildren Leo, Grace, and Auggie. Fond uncle of many. Preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Paraskevi Floros and siblings Gus Floros and Jenny Floros.
Leo spent his career in journalism at the Chicago Sun Times and public relations at Selz Seabolt and Associates. He contributed many years of public service to Mount Prospect as a school board member, village trustee and numerous commissions and committees.

Visitation Friday, November 12th, 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. at Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Visitation Saturday, November 13th, 10:00 A.M. until Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S. Wille St., Mount Prospect. Interment private.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Chicago, Cook, IllinoisLeo E. Floros was listed as a son in Tony Floros's household on the 1930 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Constance Catharine Campagna

F, b. 18 August 1937, d. 3 September 2005
Father*James Frank Campagna d. b Sep 2005
Mother*Pauline Jerele b. c 1919, d. b Sep 2005
Charts
Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationConstance Catharine Campagna was also known as Connie.
Name VariationConstance Catharine Campagna was also known as Compagna.
Married Name22 June 1957As of 22 June 1957,her married name was Wevik.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 August 1937Constance Catharine Campagna was born on 18 August 1937 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
She was the daughter of James Frank Campagna and Pauline Jerele.
Marriage22 June 1957Constance Catharine Campagna married Arvid John Wevik, son of John Almer Wevik and Lillian Dorothea Fickbohm, on 22 June 1957 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Death3 September 2005Constance Catharine Campagna died on 3 September 2005 at age 68 Constance "Connie" C. Wevik, 68, of Woodstock, died Saturday, Sept.3, 2005, at home. She was born Aug. 18, 1937, in Chicago, to James Frank and Pauline (Jerele) Campagna. On June 22, 1957, she married Arvid Wevik in Chicago.
She had been employed by JT's Jewel for many years.
She greatly enjoyed the outdoors and loved birds and traveling.
Survivors include four children, Michael (Robin) Wevik of Crystal Lake, Linda (Blane) Miller of Gilberts, Robert Wevik of Woodstock and William Wevik of Woodstock; and three grandchildren, Amanda Bovee, Jessica Wevik and Jacob Wevik.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on Aug. 1, 1988; and a brother, Frank James Campagna.
The visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens in West Dundee.
Daily Herald Suburban Chicago September 7, 2005 - Constance (Campagna) Wevik obituary
Burialafter 3 September 2005She was buried after 3 September 2005 at River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, Kane, Illinois.

Child of Constance Catharine Campagna and Arvid John Wevik

John Allen Wevik

M, b. 6 May 1958, d. 6 June 1968
Father*Arvid John Wevik b. 3 Jun 1936, d. 1 Aug 1988
Mother*Constance Catharine Campagna b. 18 Aug 1937, d. 3 Sep 2005
Charts
Ole Johnsen Lykken Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 May 1958John Allen Wevik was born on 6 May 1958.
He was the son of Arvid John Wevik and Constance Catharine Campagna.
Death6 June 1968John Allen Wevik died on 6 June 1968 at age 10.

Edward Marion Fickbohm

M, b. 12 February 1903, d. 5 January 1979
Father*Edward Lewis Fickbohm b. 26 Sep 1871, d. 19 Jun 1959
Mother*Matilda Lewison b. 28 May 1876, d. 14 May 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Marion Fickbohm was also known as Fichbohm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1903Edward Marion Fickbohm was born on 12 February 1903 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Edward Lewis Fickbohm and Matilda Lewison.
Marriage5 October 1945Edward Marion Fickbohm married Ida Marie Ludwig, daughter of Ernst Hugo Ludwig and Violet Mae Patrick, on 5 October 1945 at Union, South Dakota.
Death5 January 1979Edward Marion Fickbohm died on 5 January 1979 at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaEdward Marion Fickbohm was listed as a son in Edward Lewis Fickbohm's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15. Dwelling 123.

Ida Marie Ludwig

F, b. 17 October 1918, d. 8 October 1981
Father*Ernst Hugo Ludwig b. 31 Dec 1876, d. 14 Apr 1974
Mother*Violet Mae Patrick b. 7 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 October 1945As of 5 October 1945,her married name was Fichbohm.
Married Name5 October 1945As of 5 October 1945,her married name was Fickbohm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 October 1918Ida Marie Ludwig was born on 17 October 1918 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Ernst Hugo Ludwig and Violet Mae Patrick.
Marriage5 October 1945Ida Marie Ludwig married Edward Marion Fickbohm, son of Edward Lewis Fickbohm and Matilda Lewison, on 5 October 1945 at Union, South Dakota.
Death8 October 1981Ida Marie Ludwig died on 8 October 1981 at age 62 Mrs. Edward Fickbohm, 62, of Alcester, died Thursday (Oct. 8, 1981) in a hospital at Hawarden. Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Peace Lutheran church in Alcester. Rev. Neal Ahart officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery under the direction of the Wass funeral home at Alcester. Mrs. Fickbohm, the former Ida Ludwig, was born Oct. 17, 1918, in Union County. She taught rural school southeast
of Alcester for a brief period. She was married Oct. 5, 1945, at Alcester. They farmed in the Alcester area until 1969. She worked 11 years as a dietician at Morningside Manor at Alcester until poor health forced her retirement. Mr. Fickbohm died in 1979. Survivors are two sons, DeLane and Mark, both of Alcester; two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Linda) Greenhagen of Alcester and Mrs. Gary (Dawn) Scott of
Vermillion; three brothers, Charles of Hawarden, Arthur and Richard, both of Alcester; and five grandchildren.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 April 1930Virginia, Union, South DakotaIda Marie Ludwig was listed as a daughter in Ernst Hugo Ludwig's household on the 1930 Census at Virginia, Union, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16. Dwelling 128.

John Henry Fickbohm

M, b. 15 February 1844, d. 25 March 1911
John Henry Fickbohm
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Henry Fickbohm was also known as Johann Hinrich.
Name VariationJohn Henry Fickbohm was also known as Henry John.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 February 1844John Henry Fickbohm was born on 15 February 1844 at Muslow Dow, Hanover, Germany, also reported as February 15, 1845.
Marriage20 December 1870He married Sophia Enstena Behnke, daughter of Gottlieb Behnke and Wilamena Sommervelt, on 20 December 1870 at Galena, Illinois.
Death25 March 1911John Henry Fickbohm died on 25 March 1911 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 67.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Spink, Union, Dakota TerritoryJohn Henry Fickbohm was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory, listed as Nickbohne.1
1 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota, living next door to son Edward L. Fickbohm.2
3 May 1910Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
John Henry Fickbohm was born Mulsonydow, Hanover, Germany February 15, 1845 and died March 25, 1911 in the City of Youklon, South Dakota. He enlisted as Henry Fickbohm, Brooklyn Navy Yard, January 24, 1865 to receiving ship Vermont to February 15, 1865; Ship New Hampshire, March 10, 1865; Ship T.A.Ward, June 20, 1865; Ship New Hampshire, May 4, 1866; Ship Chickopee, December 18, 1866; Ship Mable Head, September 28, 1867; and Ship New Hampshire, January 11, 1868. John Henry Fickbohm was the Great-Grandfather of C.W. Wagner of Palisade, Colorado, Legion of the West Camp #7, Sons of Union War Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW).

Photograph and military information submitted by Garry Brewer, Grand Junction, Colorado, Past Camp Commander, Legion of the West Camp #7, SUVCW.

Children of John Henry Fickbohm and Sophia Enstena Behnke

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0115 Page Number 408D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 3.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Dwelling 76.

Sophia Enstena Behnke

F, b. 28 May 1850, d. 11 September 1943
Father*Gottlieb Behnke b. 18 Sep 1819, d. 23 Jan 1900
Mother*Wilamena Sommervelt b. 20 Sep 1821, d. 15 Feb 1884
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 December 1870As of 20 December 1870,her married name was Fickbohm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1850Sophia Enstena Behnke was born on 28 May 1850 at Prussia.
She was the daughter of Gottlieb Behnke and Wilamena Sommervelt.
Marriage20 December 1870Sophia Enstena Behnke married John Henry Fickbohm on 20 December 1870 at Galena, Illinois.
Death11 September 1943Sophia Enstena Behnke died on 11 September 1943 at Union, South Dakota, at age 93.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Spink, Union, Dakota TerritorySophia Enstena Behnke was listed as wife in John Henry Fickbohm's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory; listed as Nickbohne.1
1 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaSophia Enstena Behnke was listed as wife in John Henry Fickbohm's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; living next door to son Edward L. Fickbohm.2
3 May 1910Spink, Union, South DakotaSophia Enstena Behnke was listed as wife in John Henry Fickbohm's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
27 February 1920Sioux Valley, Union, South DakotaSophia Enstena Behnke was listed as mother-in-law in Edward Albert Lewison's household on the 1920 Census at Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota.4
DateLocationDescription
1900Sophia Enstena Behnke had 11 with 10 living in 1900 children.

Children of Sophia Enstena Behnke and John Henry Fickbohm

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0115 Page Number 408D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 3.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Dwelling 76.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED251. Dwelling 107.