Lorna Fischer

F, b. circa 1919
Father*Reinhard Fischer b. c 1881
Mother*Sophia Onken b. Nov 1883
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919Lorna Fischer was born circa 1919 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Reinhard Fischer and Sophia Onken.

Harin Fischer

M, d. before 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthHarin Fischer was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Mary De Jonge.
Deathbefore 1925Harin Fischer died before 1925.

Child of Harin Fischer and Mary De Jonge

Mary De Jonge

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fischer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary De Jonge married Harin Fischer.
BirthMary De Jonge was born at Germany.
Deathbefore 1925She died before 1925.

Child of Mary De Jonge and Harin Fischer

Fredrick Martfeld

M, d. before 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFredrick Martfeld was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Katherina Siebels.
Deathbefore 1925Fredrick Martfeld died before 1925.

Child of Fredrick Martfeld and Katherina Siebels

Katherina Siebels

F, b. circa 1854, d. after 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Martfeld.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatherina Siebels married Fredrick Martfeld.
Birthcirca 1854Katherina Siebels was born circa 1854 at Germany.
Deathafter 1925She died after 1925.

Child of Katherina Siebels and Fredrick Martfeld

(?) Kluver

M, d. circa 1962
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Kluver married Anna Caroline Onken, daughter of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld.
Deathcirca 1962(?) Kluver died circa 1962.

Frieda Meta Kluver

F, b. 13 December 1913, d. 19 September 2006
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 December 1934As of 18 December 1934,her married name was Onken.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 December 1913Frieda Meta Kluver was born on 13 December 1913 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
Marriage18 December 1934Frieda Meta Kluver married Onno B. Onken Jr., son of Onno Onken Sr. and Augusta Martfeld, on 18 December 1934.
Death19 September 2006Frieda Meta Kluver died on 19 September 2006 at Iowa at age 92 Frieda M. Onken, 92, formerly of Craig, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars.
Frieda Meta Onken was born December 13, 1913, near Akron to Johannes and Clara (Mangelsen) Kluver. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Evangelical Church (Preston Township) near Akron, Frieda attended country school near her home.

On December 18, 1934, Frieda and Onno B. Onken, Jr. were united in marriage at St. John Evangelical Church (Preston Township) near Akron, The couple made their home on a farm two miles south of Craig. They farmed near Craig until retiring in 1976. Frieda and Onnie moved to Le Mars for their retirement years. Onnie passed away on April 12, 1979. In January 2000, Frieda moved to the Abbey of Le Mars.

Frieda had been a member of Christ Lutheran Church (Grant Township) in rural Le Mars since her marriage to Onnie in 1934. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, and playing cards.

Frieda will be lovingly remembered by her 26 nieces and nephews; as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Onno; seven brothers Henry, Christ, Hans, Charlie, John, William, and Alvin; three nieces and seven nephews.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church (Grant Township), rural Le Mars. The Rev. Dan Gerrietts will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday (today), at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home. The family will be present from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled for 7 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral.

Child of Frieda Meta Kluver and Onno B. Onken Jr.

Johannes Kluver

M, b. circa 1875, d. after 1925
Father*Chris Kluver d. b 1925
Mother*Anna Witt d. b 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohannes Kluver was also known as John.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohannes Kluver married Clara Mangelsen, daughter of Claus Mangelsen and Martha Mains.
Birthcirca 1875Johannes Kluver was born circa 1875 at Germany.
He was the son of Chris Kluver and Anna Witt.
Deathafter 1925Johannes Kluver died after 1925.

Children of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen

Clara Mangelsen

F, b. circa 1876, d. after 1925
Father*Claus Mangelsen d. b 1925
Mother*Martha Mains d. b 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kluver.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara Mangelsen married Johannes Kluver, son of Chris Kluver and Anna Witt.
Birthcirca 1876Clara Mangelsen was born circa 1876 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Claus Mangelsen and Martha Mains.
Deathafter 1925Clara Mangelsen died after 1925.

Children of Clara Mangelsen and Johannes Kluver

Henry N. Kluver

M, b. 29 March 1896, d. 10 August 1975
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 March 1896Henry N. Kluver was born on 29 March 1896 at Germany.
He was the son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
Death10 August 1975Henry N. Kluver died on 10 August 1975 at Blue Earth, Minnesota, at age 79.

Christian George Kluver

M, b. 17 September 1897, d. 29 November 1989
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristian George Kluver was also known as Christ.
Name VariationChristian George Kluver was also known as Chris.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 September 1897Christian George Kluver was born on 17 September 1897 at Germany.
He was the son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
Death29 November 1989Christian George Kluver died on 29 November 1989 at Pope, Minnesota, at age 92.

Hans Kluver

M, b. 17 January 1899, d. December 1981
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1899Hans Kluver was born on 17 January 1899 at Germany.
He was the son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
Marriagebefore 1924Hans Kluver married Tillie Schmidt, daughter of Folkert Schmidt and Meta Peters, before 1924.
DeathDecember 1981Hans Kluver died in December 1981 at age 82.

Charles Kluver

M, b. 7 November 1905, d. July 1962
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Kluver was also known as Charlie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1905Charles Kluver was born on 7 November 1905 at Iowa.
He was the son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
DeathJuly 1962Charles Kluver died in July 1962 at age 56.

John Gerhard Kluver

M, b. 29 November 1908, d. 24 December 1989
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 November 1908John Gerhard Kluver was born on 29 November 1908 at Iowa.
He was the son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
Death24 December 1989John Gerhard Kluver died on 24 December 1989 at Martin, Minnesota, at age 81.

William Rudolph Kluver

M, b. 9 May 1907, d. 23 February 1963
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1907William Rudolph Kluver was born on 9 May 1907 at Iowa.
He was the son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
Death23 February 1963William Rudolph Kluver died on 23 February 1963 at Brown, Minnesota, at age 55.

Alvin August Kluver

M, b. 9 January 1922, d. 13 November 1957
Father*Johannes Kluver b. c 1875, d. a 1925
Mother*Clara Mangelsen b. c 1876, d. a 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 January 1922Alvin August Kluver was born on 9 January 1922 at Iowa.
He was the son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen.
Death13 November 1957Alvin August Kluver died on 13 November 1957 at Cottonwood, Minnesota, at age 35.

Carl Ahrendt

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCarl Ahrendt married unknown (?)

unknown (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ahrendt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageUnknown (?) married Carl Ahrendt.

Leonard Schoenrock

M, b. May 1884
Father*Gustave Schoenrock b. Aug 1850, d. a 1925
Mother*Wilhelmine A. Ekling b. Aug 1852, d. b 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1884Leonard Schoenrock was born in May 1884 at Iowa.
He was the son of Gustave Schoenrock and Wilhelmine A. Ekling.
Marriagebefore 1925Leonard Schoenrock married Bertha Onken, daughter of John Onken and Henrietta Dicks, before 1925.

Gustave Schoenrock

M, b. August 1850, d. after 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1850Gustave Schoenrock was born in August 1850 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1872He married Wilhelmine A. Ekling circa 1872.
Deathafter 1925Gustave Schoenrock died after 1925.

Child of Gustave Schoenrock and Wilhelmine A. Ekling

Wilhelmine A. Ekling

F, b. August 1852, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilhelmine A. Ekling was also known as Minnie.
Married Namecirca 1872As of circa 1872,her married name was Schoenrock.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1852Wilhelmine A. Ekling was born in August 1852 at Germany.
Marriagecirca 1872She married Gustave Schoenrock circa 1872.
Deathbefore 1925Wilhelmine A. Ekling died before 1925.

Child of Wilhelmine A. Ekling and Gustave Schoenrock

Chris Kluver

M, d. before 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthChris Kluver was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Anna Witt.
Deathbefore 1925Chris Kluver died before 1925.

Child of Chris Kluver and Anna Witt

Anna Witt

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kluver.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Witt married Chris Kluver.
BirthAnna Witt was born at Germany.
Deathbefore 1925She died before 1925.

Child of Anna Witt and Chris Kluver

Claus Mangelsen

M, d. before 1925
Life EventDateDescription
BirthClaus Mangelsen was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Martha Mains.
Deathbefore 1925Claus Mangelsen died before 1925.

Child of Claus Mangelsen and Martha Mains

Martha Mains

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mangelsen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMartha Mains married Claus Mangelsen.
BirthMartha Mains was born at Germany.
Deathbefore 1925She died before 1925.

Child of Martha Mains and Claus Mangelsen

Tillie Schmidt

F, b. 16 August 1902, d. 30 January 1989
Father*Folkert Schmidt b. 20 Aug 1865, d. 2 Apr 1923
Mother*Meta Peters b. 17 Jul 1871, d. 18 Oct 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1924As of before 1924,her married name was Kluver.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1902Tillie Schmidt was born on 16 August 1902 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Folkert Schmidt and Meta Peters.
Marriagebefore 1924Tillie Schmidt married Hans Kluver, son of Johannes Kluver and Clara Mangelsen, before 1924.
Death30 January 1989Tillie Schmidt died on 30 January 1989 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Portland, Plymouth, IowaTillie Schmidt was listed as a daughter in Folkert Schmidt's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T625_506; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 1000.

Elmer Earll

M

Alvina Meyer

F, b. 4 April 1886, d. 26 March 1979
Father*William Meyer Sr. b. 12 Sep 1851, d. 30 Aug 1915
Mother*Marie Schuette b. 31 Mar 1865, d. 9 Oct 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlvina Meyer was also known as Alvine.
Married NameHer married name was Lange.
Name VariationAlvina Meyer was also known as Aloina.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlvina Meyer married Frederick William Lange.
Birth4 April 1886Alvina Meyer was born on 4 April 1886 at Washington, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Meyer Sr. and Marie Schuette.
Death26 March 1979Alvina Meyer died on 26 March 1979 at Illinois at age 92.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Washington, Will, IllinoisAlvina Meyer was listed as a daughter in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
16 April 1910Washington, Will, IllinoisAlvina Meyer was listed as a daughter in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_354; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 4.

Albert Meyer

M, b. August 1887
Father*William Meyer Sr. b. 12 Sep 1851, d. 30 Aug 1915
Mother*Marie Schuette b. 31 Mar 1865, d. 9 Oct 1944
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1887Albert Meyer was born in August 1887 at Illinois.
He was the son of William Meyer Sr. and Marie Schuette.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Washington, Will, IllinoisAlbert Meyer was listed as a son in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
16 April 1910Washington, Will, IllinoisAlbert Meyer was listed as a son in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_354; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 4.

Louis Meyer

M, b. April 1896, d. 1911
Father*William Meyer Sr. b. 12 Sep 1851, d. 30 Aug 1915
Mother*Marie Schuette b. 31 Mar 1865, d. 9 Oct 1944
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1896Louis Meyer was born in April 1896 at Illinois.
He was the son of William Meyer Sr. and Marie Schuette.
Death1911Louis Meyer died in 1911.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Washington, Will, IllinoisLouis Meyer was listed as a son in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
16 April 1910Washington, Will, IllinoisLouis Meyer was listed as a son in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_354; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 4.

unknown (?)

F, d. before 1885
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1879As of before 1879,her married name was Meyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1879Unknown (?) married William Meyer Sr. before 1879.
Deathbefore 1885Unknown (?) died before 1885.

Children of unknown (?) and William Meyer Sr.

William Meyer Jr.

M, b. February 1879
Father*William Meyer Sr. b. 12 Sep 1851, d. 30 Aug 1915
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1885
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1879William Meyer Jr. was born in February 1879 at Illinois.
He was the son of William Meyer Sr. and unknown (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Washington, Will, IllinoisWilliam Meyer Jr. was listed as a son in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_354; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147.

Louisa Meyer

F, b. October 1883
Father*William Meyer Sr. b. 12 Sep 1851, d. 30 Aug 1915
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1885
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1883Louisa Meyer was born in October 1883 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Meyer Sr. and unknown (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Washington, Will, IllinoisLouisa Meyer was listed as a daughter in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_354; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147.

Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.

M, b. 29 October 1853, d. 23 March 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHeinrich P. Wilkening Sr. was also known as Henry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 October 1853Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. was born on 29 October 1853 at Germany also reported as 1852 and Oct 1851.
Marriagecirca 1882He married Augusta Plagge circa 1882.
Death23 March 1929Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. died on 23 March 1929 at Illinois at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisHeinrich P. Wilkening Sr. was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1870Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. immigrated in 1870.

Children of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.

Augusta Plagge

F, b. March 1862, d. 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1882As of circa 1882,her married name was Wilkening.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1862Augusta Plagge was born in March 1862 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1882She married Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. circa 1882.
Death1944Augusta Plagge died in 1944.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisAugusta Plagge was listed as wife in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1900Augusta Plagge had 10 with 10 living in 1900 children.

Children of Augusta Plagge and Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.

Edward Wilkening

M, b. 12 February 1892, d. January 1968
Father*Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. b. 29 Oct 1853, d. 23 Mar 1929
Mother*Augusta Plagge b. Mar 1862, d. 1944
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdward Wilkening married Helen Knabe.
Birth12 February 1892Edward Wilkening was born on 12 February 1892 at Illinois.
He was the son of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge.
DeathJanuary 1968Edward Wilkening died in January 1968 at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisEdward Wilkening was listed as a son in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.

Ella Emma Wilkening

F, b. 24 November 1893, d. 8 November 1955
Father*Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. b. 29 Oct 1853, d. 23 Mar 1929
Mother*Augusta Plagge b. Mar 1862, d. 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Haseman.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElla Emma Wilkening married Albert L. Haseman.
Birth24 November 1893Ella Emma Wilkening was born on 24 November 1893 at Illinois also reported as Nov 1894.
She was the daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge.
Death8 November 1955Ella Emma Wilkening died on 8 November 1955 at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisElla Emma Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.

Fred Wilkening

M, b. March 1896, d. 1978
Father*Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. b. 29 Oct 1853, d. 23 Mar 1929
Mother*Augusta Plagge b. Mar 1862, d. 1944
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1896Fred Wilkening was born in March 1896 at Illinois.
He was the son of Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr. and Augusta Plagge.
Marriage18 January 1920Fred Wilkening married Lorna Kuhlmann on 18 January 1920 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Death1978Fred Wilkening died in 1978.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisFred Wilkening was listed as a son in Heinrich P. Wilkening Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101.