Wilbur Richard Kelso

M, b. 28 May 1920, d. 27 November 1996
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilbur Richard Kelso was also known as Wilbert Franklin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1920Wilbur Richard Kelso was born on 28 May 1920 at Cook, Illinois.
MarriageOctober 1940He married Naomi Ruth Kasparie, daughter of Bert William Kasparie and Della Mae Worley, in October 1940 marriage license granted week of October 9.
DivorceApril 1961Wilbur Richard Kelso and Naomi Ruth Kasparie were divorced in April 1961.
Death27 November 1996Wilbur Richard Kelso died on 27 November 1996 at age 76.

Children of Wilbur Richard Kelso and Naomi Ruth Kasparie

Bert William Kelso

M, b. 15 November 1941, d. 20 August 2019
Father*Wilbur Richard Kelso b. 28 May 1920, d. 27 Nov 1996
Mother*Naomi Ruth Kasparie b. 29 Dec 1921, d. 30 Sep 2016
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 November 1941Bert William Kelso was born on 15 November 1941 at Dahinda, Illinois.
He was the son of Wilbur Richard Kelso and Naomi Ruth Kasparie.
Marriage15 April 1960Bert William Kelso married Brenda J. Blackwell on 15 April 1960.
Death20 August 2019Bert William Kelso died on 20 August 2019 at Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, at age 77 Bert W. Kelso, age 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:54 P.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home.

He was born on November 5, 1941 in Dahinda, Illinois, the son of Wilbert and Naomi (Kasparie) Kelso. On April 15, 1960, he married Brenda J. Blackwell in Dahinda. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2016.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Connie Godfrey of Galesburg, and Russell Kelso of Galesburg; six grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and many great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Henry “Hank” (Phyllis) Kelso of East Galesburg, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sereta Jefferson; and three brothers, Lester, Glen and Frances.

Bert was employed by Gates Rubber Company in Galesburg for thirty years, retiring in 2005 as a Pressman. He enjoyed attending yard sales, antiquing, and was a collector of everything.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in care of Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes, 120 South Public Square, Knoxville, Illinois 61448. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois is assisting the family with their wishes.

Brenda J. Blackwell

F, b. 18 March 1944, d. 2 May 2016
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 April 1960As of 15 April 1960,her married name was Kelso.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1944Brenda J. Blackwell was born on 18 March 1944.
Marriage15 April 1960She married Bert William Kelso, son of Wilbur Richard Kelso and Naomi Ruth Kasparie, on 15 April 1960.
Death2 May 2016Brenda J. Blackwell died on 2 May 2016 at age 72.

Lester Milton Kelso

M, b. 3 May 1943, d. 20 January 2012
Father*Wilbur Richard Kelso b. 28 May 1920, d. 27 Nov 1996
Mother*Naomi Ruth Kasparie b. 29 Dec 1921, d. 30 Sep 2016
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 May 1943Lester Milton Kelso was born on 3 May 1943 at Dahinda, Illinois.
He was the son of Wilbur Richard Kelso and Naomi Ruth Kasparie.
Marriage26 June 1971Lester Milton Kelso married Sherry E. Wiley on 26 June 1971.
Death20 January 2012Lester Milton Kelso died on 20 January 2012 at Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, at age 68 Lester M. Kelso, Galesburg Chapel 68, of Galesburg, Ill. died 9:04 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at his home.
He was born May 3, 1943 in Dahinda, Ill. to Wilbert F. and Naomi Ruth Kasparie Kelso. He married Sherry E. Wiley. She preceded him in death.
Surviving is his mother Naomi Jones of Dahinda, Ill., two daughters, Mary Jo Brooks and Lynn (and Jeremy) Price both of Galesburg, a son John Kelso, three brothers, Hank Kelso of East Galesburg, Francis Kelso of Dahinda, Ill. and B.W. Kelso of Galesburg and eight grandchildren, Jacob Cochran, Megan Cochran, Courtney Cochran, Stevie Heiman, Christopher Brooks, Zoe Brooks, Mason Price and Evan Kelso.
He was preceded in death by his father, a son Michael Kelso, two daughters, Lisa Kelso and Angie Kelso, a brother Glenn Kelso, an Uncle Claude Kelso and three grandchildren, Aydan Brooks, Ariel Brooks and Ethan Price.
Lester worked for Outboard Marine Corporation, Gale Products Division and Maytag both in Galesburg. He also was a farmer of fresh vegetables and worked for several area farmers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Ill. Rev. Kirk Kendall will officiate. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.

Glenn Garner Kelso

M, b. 24 July 1945, d. 15 August 2009
Father*Wilbur Richard Kelso b. 28 May 1920, d. 27 Nov 1996
Mother*Naomi Ruth Kasparie b. 29 Dec 1921, d. 30 Sep 2016
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGlenn Garner Kelso was also known as Glen G.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 July 1945Glenn Garner Kelso was born on 24 July 1945.
He was the son of Wilbur Richard Kelso and Naomi Ruth Kasparie.
Death15 August 2009Glenn Garner Kelso died on 15 August 2009 at age 64 Glenn Garner Kelso, 64, Galesburg, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 15, 2009) at home. He was born July 24, 1945, in Dahinda, the son of Wilbur and Naomi Kasparie Kelso. He married Karen Howard on March 16, 1970, in Knoxville. Surviving are sons, William (Nancy) Kelso, Knoxville and Robert Kelso, Panama City Beach, Fla; grandsons, Ryan and Nathan Gibbs; granddaughter: Samantha LaPorte; mother, Naomi Jones, Gilson; and brothers: Henry "Hank" (Phyllis) Kelso, East Galesburg, Bert (Brenda) Kelso, Galesburg, Lester (Mayeit) Kelso, Galesburg and Francis (Marilyn) Kelso, Gilson. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Kelso; and stepfather, Charles F. Jones. He was raised and educated in Dahinda. He worked as a fork lift operator for Koppers in Galesburg. He attended East Galesburg Community Chapel in East Galesburg. Fishing in Spoon River, hunting and trapping were his favorite pastimes.
We love him and will miss him for the rest of our lives. Cremation rites will be accorded.
A memoral service will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Hurd-Hendricks Fellowship Center, 126 S. Public Square, Knoxville. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
DateLocationDescription
18 July 1953Glenn Kelso birthday partyOn 18 July 1953 at Glenn Kelso birthday party.
Glenn Kelso birthday party 21 July 1953 Galesburg Register-Mail (Galesburg, IL)

Francis M. Kelso

M, b. 28 December 1953, d. 26 March 2018
Father*Wilbur Richard Kelso b. 28 May 1920, d. 27 Nov 1996
Mother*Naomi Ruth Kasparie b. 29 Dec 1921, d. 30 Sep 2016
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 December 1953Francis M. Kelso was born on 28 December 1953 at Dahinda, Illinois, also reported as 28 Dec 1954.
He was the son of Wilbur Richard Kelso and Naomi Ruth Kasparie.
Death26 March 2018Francis M. Kelso died on 26 March 2018 at Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, at age 64 Francis M. Kelso, age 64 of rural Gilson, Illinois passed away at 12:22 A.M. on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.

Francis was born on December 28, 1953 in Dahinda, Illinois the son of Wilbert and Naomi R. (Jones) Kelso. He married Marlyn P. Sargent on August 28, 1979 in Dahinda, Illinois.

Surviving is his wife, Marlyn Kelso of rural Gilson, Illinois; his children: Naomi (James) Kelley of Gilson, Illinois, Delores Kelso of Gilson, Illinois, Shannon Kelso of Galesburg, Illinois, Angel Johnson of Gilson, Illinois, April Johnson of Gilson, Illinois, and Austin Kelso of Gilson, Illinois; four grandchildren: Molly and Skyler Kelley, Leslie and Colton Ferguson. His brothers, Henry “Hank” (Phyllis) Kelso of East Galesburg, Illinois and Bert Kelso of Galesburg, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lester and Glen and a sister-in-law, Brenda.

He worked doing many odd jobs in the area.

Graveside Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Trenton Cemetery in Rural Dahinda, Illinois, with Bobbie Jo Barnes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory in charge of services.

Gladys Ann Jones

F, d. before 2009
Father*Charles F. Jones b. 12 Mar 1923, d. 14 Jan 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Gladys Ann Jones was the daughter of Charles F. Jones.
Deathbefore 2009Gladys Ann Jones died before 2009.

Robert Jones

M, d. before 2009
Father*Joseph Jones
Mother*Minnie Taylor
Life EventDateDescription
Robert Jones was the son of Joseph Jones and Minnie Taylor.
Deathbefore 2009Robert Jones died before 2009.

Clifford Jones

M, d. before 2009
Father*Joseph Jones
Mother*Minnie Taylor
Life EventDateDescription
Clifford Jones was the son of Joseph Jones and Minnie Taylor.
Deathbefore 2009Clifford Jones died before 2009.

Alfred Jones

M, d. before 2009
Father*Joseph Jones
Mother*Minnie Taylor
Life EventDateDescription
Alfred Jones was the son of Joseph Jones and Minnie Taylor.
Deathbefore 2009Alfred Jones died before 2009.

Frances Jones

F, d. before 2009
Father*Joseph Jones
Mother*Minnie Taylor
Life EventDateDescription
Frances Jones was the daughter of Joseph Jones and Minnie Taylor.
Deathbefore 2009Frances Jones died before 2009.

Noah Claire Gough

M, b. 20 May 1919, d. 25 December 1995
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNoah Claire Gough was also known as N. C.
Name VariationNoah Claire Gough was also known as Claire.
Name VariationNoah Claire Gough was also known as N. Claire.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNoah Claire Gough married Delores Ora Etta Kasparie, daughter of Bert William Kasparie and Della Mae Worley.
Birth20 May 1919Noah Claire Gough was born on 20 May 1919 at Knox, Illinois, also reported as 20 May 1915.
Death25 December 1995He died on 25 December 1995 at Knox, Illinois, at age 76 also reported as 1955.

Child of Noah Claire Gough and Delores Ora Etta Kasparie

William George Siebers

M, b. 29 June 1911, d. 17 February 1999
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 June 1911William George Siebers was born on 29 June 1911.
Marriage19 September 1944He married Neva M. Kasparie, daughter of Carl Henry Kasparie and Ethel Millie Bollman, on 19 September 1944.
Death17 February 1999William George Siebers died on 17 February 1999 at age 87.

Robert Alonzo Riley

M, b. 20 September 1943, d. 28 November 2012
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1943Robert Alonzo Riley was born on 20 September 1943.
Death28 November 2012He died on 28 November 2012 at age 69.

Wilma L. Kasparie

F, b. 14 January 1931, d. 7 January 2021
Father*Carl Henry Kasparie b. 4 Feb 1891, d. 19 Jun 1977
Mother*Ethel Millie Bollman b. 25 Aug 1897, d. 2 Jan 1989
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Wilma (Kasparie) Whitley
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 June 1980As of 28 June 1980,her married name was Whitley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 January 1931Wilma L. Kasparie was born on 14 January 1931 at Bloomfield, Adams, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Carl Henry Kasparie and Ethel Millie Bollman.
Marriage28 June 1980Wilma L. Kasparie married Birney Mckinley Whitley, son of James Franklin Whitley and Mabel Adeline Judd, on 28 June 1980 Birney McKinley (Bernie) Whitley and Wilma Kasparie wedding picture with their mothers.
Birney McKinley (Bernie) Whitley and Wilma Kasparie wedding picture with their mothers 28 Jun 1980
Death7 January 2021Wilma L. Kasparie died on 7 January 2021 at age 89 Wilma L. Whitley, age 89, formerly of rural Quincy, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 9:50 a.m. in the Good Shepherd Home in Golden.

Wilma was born January 14, 1931 in Bloomfield IL, the daughter of Carl H. and Ethel M. Bollman Kasparie. She attended Bloomfield School. She married Birney M. Whitley on June 28, 1980 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1999.

She was an accomplished seamstress who loved to make Barbie doll clothes, and crocheting scarves for friends and family. She also made the best birthday cakes. She had a large asparagus patch and actually met her husband selling asparagus to his mother. Wilma and Bernie loved to hunt and fish together. Over the years she became a pretty good shot. She thought the world of her dogs, Boots and Rex.

Survivors include: nieces and nephews, Larry (Linda) Kasparie of Liberty, Nancy Walker of Quincy, Lois (Brad) Dickson of Quincy, Connie (John) Maxwell of Chatham, IL, Ron (Betty) Kasparie of Quincy, Mike (Diane) Kasparie of Maywood, MO, Jim (Michelle) Kasparie of Quincy, Darlene of Stockton, CA, and Diane Riley of Quincy; as well as some very good neighbors, Donna and LeRoy Goodwin.

In addition to her husband, Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Garner and Gerald Kasparie and a sister Neva Siebers.

Services: 11:00 am on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Eden officiating

Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois

Visitation: 10:00 to 11:00 am on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

Memorials: Golden Good Shepherd Home. Memorial Donations may be made online at

Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Ellington, Adams, IllinoisWilma L. Kasparie was listed as a daughter in Carl Henry Kasparie's household on the 1940 Census at Ellington, Adams, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellington, Adams, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00756; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 1-10.

Birney Mckinley Whitley

M, b. 18 January 1930, d. 6 June 1999
Father*James Franklin Whitley b. 22 Jan 1909, d. 9 Dec 1979
Mother*Mabel Adeline Judd b. 18 Jul 1912, d. 20 Feb 2005
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Birney McKinley (Bernie) Whitley 28 Jun 1980
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBirney Mckinley Whitley was also known as Bernie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1930Birney Mckinley Whitley was born on 18 January 1930 at Hannibal, Marion, Missouri.
He was the son of James Franklin Whitley and Mabel Adeline Judd.
Marriage29 January 1952Birney Mckinley Whitley married Ernestine Evelyn Diehl on 29 January 1952 at Canada.
Marriage28 June 1980Birney Mckinley Whitley married Wilma L. Kasparie, daughter of Carl Henry Kasparie and Ethel Millie Bollman, on 28 June 1980 Birney McKinley (Bernie) Whitley and Wilma Kasparie wedding picture with their mothers.
Birney McKinley (Bernie) Whitley and Wilma Kasparie wedding picture with their mothers 28 Jun 1980
Death6 June 1999Birney Mckinley Whitley died on 6 June 1999 at age 69.
Burialafter 6 June 1999He was buried after 6 June 1999 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 April 1930Mason, Marion, MissouriBirney Mckinley Whitley was listed as a grandson in James Elmer Whitley's household on the 1930 Census at Mason, Marion, Missouri.1
13 April 1940Hannibal, Marion, MissouriBirney Mckinley Whitley was listed as a son in James Franklin Whitley's household on the 1940 Census at Hannibal, Marion, Missouri.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mason, Marion, Missouri; Roll: 1212; Page: 9A; Image: 19.0; Family History Library Film: 2340947.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hannibal, Marion, Missouri; Roll: T627_2128; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 64-12.

Magdalena (?)

F, b. 1856, d. 1928
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMagdalena (?) was also known as Magdlean (?)
Married NameHer married name was Neisius.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMagdalena (?) married Mathias Neisius, son of John Neisius and Anna Pitch.
Birth1856Magdalena (?) was born in 1856 at Germany.
Death1928She died in 1928.
Census DateLocationDescription
1885Marion, Plymouth, IowaMagdalena (?) appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Mathias Neisius at Marion, Plymouth, Iowa; living next door to Michael Neisius.

Children of Magdalena (?) and Mathias Neisius

Matthew D. Neisius

M, b. December 1833, d. before 1925
Father*(?) Neisius
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMatthew D. Neisius was also known as Michael J.
Name VariationMatthew D. Neisius was also known as M. J.
Name VariationMatthew D. Neisius was also known as Mat.
Name VariationMatthew D. Neisius was also known as Mathias.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1833Matthew D. Neisius was born in December 1833 at Germany.
He was the son of (?) Neisius.
Marriage1858Matthew D. Neisius married Magdalena Pitch, daughter of (?) Pitch, in 1858.
Deathbefore 1925Matthew D. Neisius died before 1925.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Marion, Plymouth, IowaMatthew D. Neisius was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Marion, Plymouth, Iowa.1
1885America, Plymouth, IowaHe appeared on the census of 1885 at America, Plymouth, Iowa.
7 June 1900Marion, Plymouth, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Marion, Plymouth, Iowa.2
DateLocationDescription
1871Matthew D. Neisius and Magdalena Pitch immigrated in 1871 Year: 1871
Place: America
Family Members: Wife Magdalena Deutsch; Daughter Katharina; Son Mathias; Daughter Susanna; Son Nikolaus
Source Publication Code: 5475.1
Primary Immigrant: Neisius, Mathias.

Children of Matthew D. Neisius and Magdalena Pitch

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: 359; Family History Film: 1254359; Page: 58B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 0407.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_ 453; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 110.

Magdalena Pitch

F, b. 1 February 1840, d. 26 January 1911
Father*(?) Pitch
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMagdalena Pitch was also known as Lena.
Name VariationMagdalena Pitch was also known as Deutsch.
Name VariationMagdalena Pitch was also known as Daudch.
Name VariationMagdalena Pitch was also known as Sena.
Name VariationMagdalena Pitch was also known as Pitsch.
Married Name1858As of 1858,her married name was Neisius.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 February 1840Magdalena Pitch was born on 1 February 1840 at Germany.
She was the daughter of (?) Pitch.
Marriage1858Magdalena Pitch married Matthew D. Neisius, son of (?) Neisius, in 1858.
Death26 January 1911Magdalena Pitch died on 26 January 1911 at age 70 Mrs. Michael Neisius died at her home, 130 Fifth street, at three o’clock yesterday following an illness of some weeks. She was a resident of Plymouth County for thirty-three years, living on a farm east of town until nine years ago, when with her husband she moved to town. She was a native of Prussia, where she was born on February 1, 1840. Her maiden name was Sena Daudch. She was united in marriage with M. J. Neisius in 1858 and they came to America in 1871, settling in Roscoe county. Six children were born to their union of whom three boys passed away in early
manhood. Three living are: Mrs. John Neisius, Mrs. Kate Peysen and John Neisus. There are also nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Neisus is seventy-seven years old. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary three years ago. The funeral will be held on Saturday at St. Joseph’s church.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Marion, Plymouth, IowaMagdalena Pitch was listed as wife in Matthew D. Neisius's household on the 1880 Census at Marion, Plymouth, Iowa.1
1885America, Plymouth, IowaMagdalena Pitch appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Matthew D. Neisius at America, Plymouth, Iowa.
7 June 1900Marion, Plymouth, IowaMagdalena Pitch was listed as wife in Matthew D. Neisius's household on the 1900 Census at Marion, Plymouth, Iowa.2
DateLocationDescription
1871Magdalena Pitch and Matthew D. Neisius immigrated in 1871 Year: 1871
Place: America
Family Members: Wife Magdalena Deutsch; Daughter Katharina; Son Mathias; Daughter Susanna; Son Nikolaus
Source Publication Code: 5475.1
Primary Immigrant: Neisius, Mathias.
1900Magdalena Pitch had 6 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Magdalena Pitch and Matthew D. Neisius

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: 359; Family History Film: 1254359; Page: 58B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 0407.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_ 453; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 110.

(?) Pitch

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation(?) Pitch was also known as (?) Pitsch.

Children of (?) Pitch

(?) Neisius

M

Children of (?) Neisius