Marilyn K. Mercer

F, b. 16 March 1934, d. 6 August 2012
Father*Rolland Martin Mercer b. 24 Aug 1908, d. 31 Mar 1990
Mother*Doris Matilda Miller b. 1 Oct 1913, d. 12 Apr 2014
Marilyn Mercer Stelmaszewski
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 September 1951As of 22 September 1951,her married name was Stelmaszewski.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 March 1934Marilyn K. Mercer was born on 16 March 1934 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Rolland Martin Mercer and Doris Matilda Miller.
Death6 August 2012Marilyn K. Mercer died on 6 August 2012 at age 78 Marilyn K. (Mercer) Stelmaszewski, age 78, of Jefferson, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Alden Estates. She was born on March 16, 1934, in Watertown, daughter of Roland and Doris (Miller) Mercer. She married Donald Stelmaszewski on Sept. 22, 1951, in Lowell.

She had been employed by Schweiger Industries and the Jefferson School District.

Marilyn was an inspiration for kindness toward others. She devoted much of her life and energy as a motivator and caregiver to family and neighbors.

She will be deeply missed by her family; husband, Donald of Jefferson; her mother, Doris Krueziger of Phoenix, Ariz; son, Dave (Julie) Stelmaszewski of DeForest; daughters, Joan (Doug) Key of Jefferson, Jeanne Johnson of Jefferson, Janet (Dave) Schroedl of Fort Atkinson, June (Bill) Sullivan of Fort Atkinson; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob Mercer of Jefferson, Bill (Judy) Mercer of Plover, Gene (Carla) Krueziger of Phoenix, Ariz., Glen Krueziger of Phoenix, Ariz.

She is preceded in death by her father Roland Mercer.

A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson from 4 p.m. until the time of services.

Memorial may be directed to Jefferson Rainbow Hospice in Marilyn’s name.

Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 April 1940Watertown, Jefferson, WisconsinMarilyn K. Mercer was listed as a daughter in Rolland Martin Mercer's household on the 1940 Census at Watertown, Jefferson, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Watertown, Jefferson, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4485; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 28-42.

Emily Carter

F, b. circa 1853, d. before 1900
Father*Zephainah Carter b. c 1818, d. a 1880
Mother*Francis (?) b. c 1824, d. a 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1868As of circa 1868,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1853Emily Carter was born circa 1853 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of Zephainah Carter and Francis (?)
Marriagecirca 1868Emily Carter married Robert Mercer Jr, son of Robert Lincoln Mercer Sr. and Adah Miranda White, circa 1868.
Deathbefore 1900Emily Carter died before 1900.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 August 1870Jackson, Madison, IowaEmily Carter was listed in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1870 Census at Jackson, Madison, Iowa.1

Children of Emily Carter and Robert Mercer Jr

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Madison, Iowa; Roll: M593_407; Page: 36B; Image: 76; Family History Library Film: 545906.

Charles Mercer

F, b. circa 1868
Father*Robert Mercer Jr b. 22 Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Emily Carter b. c 1853, d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1868Charles Mercer was born circa 1868 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 August 1870Jackson, Madison, IowaCharles Mercer was listed in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1870 Census at Jackson, Madison, Iowa.1
June 1880Silver Creek, Ida, IowaCharles Mercer was listed as a nephew in John A. Carter's household on the 1880 Census at Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa.2
13 June 1900Corwin, Ida, IowaCharles Mercer was listed as a daughter in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1900 Census at Corwin, Ida, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Madison, Iowa; Roll: M593_407; Page: 36B; Image: 76; Family History Library Film: 545906.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0005.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corwin, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 437; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240437.

Zachariah Mercer

M, b. June 1870
Father*Robert Mercer Jr b. 22 Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Emily Carter b. c 1853, d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationZachariah Mercer was also known as Zac.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1870Zachariah Mercer was born in June 1870 at Iowa also reported as Jul 1871.
He was the son of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 August 1870Jackson, Madison, IowaZachariah Mercer was listed in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1870 Census at Jackson, Madison, Iowa.1
13 June 1900Corwin, Ida, IowaZachariah Mercer was listed as a son in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1900 Census at Corwin, Ida, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Ida Grove, Ida, IowaZachariah Mercer is listed as brother on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Edwin Mercer at Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jackson, Madison, Iowa; Roll: M593_407; Page: 36B; Image: 76; Family History Library Film: 545906.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corwin, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 437; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240437.

William Mercer

M, b. September 1874
Father*Robert Mercer Jr b. 22 Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Emily Carter b. c 1853, d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1874William Mercer was born in September 1874 at Iowa.
He was the son of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Corwin, Ida, IowaWilliam Mercer was listed as a son in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1900 Census at Corwin, Ida, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Ida Grove, Ida, IowaWilliam Mercer is listed as brother on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Edwin Mercer at Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corwin, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 437; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240437.

Edwin Mercer

M, b. January 1877
Father*Robert Mercer Jr b. 22 Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Emily Carter b. c 1853, d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdwin Mercer was also known as Edward.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1877Edwin Mercer was born in January 1877 at Iowa.
He was the son of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Corwin, Ida, IowaEdwin Mercer was listed as a son in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1900 Census at Corwin, Ida, Iowa.1
15 April 1910Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, IowaEdwin Mercer was listed as a brother in Judson Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Ida Grove, Ida, IowaEdwin Mercer appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corwin, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 437; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240437.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T624_406; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374419.

Stella Mercer

F, b. October 1881
Father*Robert Mercer Jr b. 22 Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Emily Carter b. c 1853, d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1881Stella Mercer was born in October 1881 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Corwin, Ida, IowaStella Mercer was listed as a daughter in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1900 Census at Corwin, Ida, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corwin, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 437; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240437.

Judson Mercer

M, b. 22 July 1883, d. 25 December 1940
Father*Robert Mercer Jr b. 22 Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Emily Carter b. c 1853, d. b 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJudson Mercer was also known as Jud.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1883Judson Mercer was born on 22 July 1883 at Iowa.
He was the son of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter.
Marriagecirca 1903Judson Mercer married Golda Beatrice McIntosh, daughter of John McIntosh and Ella Maxon, circa 1903.
Death25 December 1940Judson Mercer died on 25 December 1940 at Iowa at age 57.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Corwin, Ida, IowaJudson Mercer was listed as a son in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1900 Census at Corwin, Ida, Iowa.1
15 April 1910Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, IowaJudson Mercer was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa.2
1940Logan, Ida, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Logan, Ida, Iowa.3

Children of Judson Mercer and Golda Beatrice McIntosh

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corwin, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 437; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240437.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T624_406; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374419.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T627_1167; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 47-14.

Millie Mercer

F, b. January 1886
Father*Robert Mercer Jr b. 22 Jun 1847, d. a Jun 1900
Mother*Emily Carter b. c 1853, d. b 1900
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1886Millie Mercer was born in January 1886 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Corwin, Ida, IowaMillie Mercer was listed as a daughter in Robert Mercer Jr's household on the 1900 Census at Corwin, Ida, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corwin, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 437; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240437.

Zephainah Carter

M, b. circa 1818, d. after 1880
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageZephainah Carter married Francis (?)
Birthcirca 1818Zephainah Carter was born circa 1818 at Ohio.
Deathafter 1880He died after 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Silver Creek, Ida, IowaZephainah Carter was listed as father in John A. Carter's household on the 1880 Census at Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa.1

Children of Zephainah Carter and Francis (?)

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0005.

Francis (?)

F, b. circa 1824, d. after 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Carter.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFrancis (?) married Zephainah Carter.
Birthcirca 1824Francis (?) was born circa 1824 at Virginia.
Deathafter 1880She died after 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Silver Creek, Ida, IowaFrancis (?) was listed as mother in John A. Carter's household on the 1880 Census at Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa.1

Children of Francis (?) and Zephainah Carter

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0005.

John A. Carter

M, b. circa 1842
Father*Zephainah Carter b. c 1818, d. a 1880
Mother*Francis (?) b. c 1824, d. a 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1842John A. Carter was born circa 1842 at Ohio.
He was the son of Zephainah Carter and Francis (?)
Marriagebefore 1872John A. Carter married Alvira (?) before 1872.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Silver Creek, Ida, IowaJohn A. Carter was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa.1

Child of John A. Carter and Alvira (?)

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0005.

Alvira (?)

F, b. circa 1848
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1872As of before 1872,her married name was Carter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1848Alvira (?) was born circa 1848 at Illinois.
Marriagebefore 1872She married John A. Carter, son of Zephainah Carter and Francis (?), before 1872.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Silver Creek, Ida, IowaAlvira (?) was listed as wife in John A. Carter's household on the 1880 Census at Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa.1

Child of Alvira (?) and John A. Carter

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0005.

Minnie B. Carter

F, b. circa 1872
Father*John A. Carter b. c 1842
Mother*Alvira (?) b. c 1848
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1872Minnie B. Carter was born circa 1872 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John A. Carter and Alvira (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Silver Creek, Ida, IowaMinnie B. Carter was listed as a daughter in John A. Carter's household on the 1880 Census at Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Silver Creek, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 345; Family History Film: 1254345; Page: 72C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0005.

Golda Beatrice McIntosh

F, b. 12 March 1885, d. 26 August 1977
Father*John McIntosh b. c 1857, d. a Jan 1925
Mother*Ella Maxon b. c 1861, d. a Jan 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGolda Beatrice McIntosh was also known as Goldie.
Married Namecirca 1903As of circa 1903,her married name was Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1885Golda Beatrice McIntosh was born on 12 March 1885 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John McIntosh and Ella Maxon.
Marriagecirca 1903Golda Beatrice McIntosh married Judson Mercer, son of Robert Mercer Jr and Emily Carter, circa 1903.
Death26 August 1977Golda Beatrice McIntosh died on 26 August 1977 at Iowa at age 92.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, IowaGolda Beatrice McIntosh was listed as wife in Judson Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa.1
1940Logan, Ida, IowaGolda Beatrice McIntosh was listed as wife in Judson Mercer's household on the 1940 Census at Logan, Ida, Iowa.2
DateLocationDescription
1910Golda Beatrice McIntosh had 3 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Golda Beatrice McIntosh and Judson Mercer

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T624_406; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374419.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T627_1167; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 47-14.

Helen B. Mercer

F, b. 1904, d. 1983
Father*Judson Mercer b. 22 Jul 1883, d. 25 Dec 1940
Mother*Golda Beatrice McIntosh b. 12 Mar 1885, d. 26 Aug 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1924As of circa 1924,her married name was Clouse.
Married Nameafter 1940As of after 1940,her married name was Stephan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1904Helen B. Mercer was born in 1904 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Judson Mercer and Golda Beatrice McIntosh.
Marriagecirca 1924Helen B. Mercer married Albert R. Clouse, son of Mathias Clouse and Sarah Garland, circa 1924.
Marriageafter 1940Helen B. Mercer married James E. Stephan after 1940.
Death1983Helen B. Mercer died in 1983.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, IowaHelen B. Mercer was listed as a daughter in Judson Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa.1
14 April 1930Blaine, Ida, IowaHelen B. Mercer was listed as wife in Albert R. Clouse's household on the 1930 Census at Blaine, Ida, Iowa.2
1940Logan, Ida, IowaHelen B. Mercer was listed as a daughter in Judson Mercer's household on the 1940 Census at Logan, Ida, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T624_406; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374419.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blaine, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 659; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 618.0; FHL microfilm: 2340394.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T627_1167; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 47-14.

Fern A. Mercer

F, b. 10 October 1907, d. 13 October 1993
Father*Judson Mercer b. 22 Jul 1883, d. 25 Dec 1940
Mother*Golda Beatrice McIntosh b. 12 Mar 1885, d. 26 Aug 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 June 1929As of 1 June 1929,her married name was Weller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 October 1907Fern A. Mercer was born on 10 October 1907 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Judson Mercer and Golda Beatrice McIntosh.
Marriage1 June 1929Fern A. Mercer married Fred Burdette Weller on 1 June 1929.
Death13 October 1993Fern A. Mercer died on 13 October 1993 at Iowa at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1910Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, IowaFern A. Mercer was listed as a daughter in Judson Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ida Grove Ward 3, Ida, Iowa; Roll: T624_406; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374419.

Albert R. Clouse

M, b. circa 1903, d. before 1940
Father*Mathias Clouse d. b 1925
Mother*Sarah Garland b. c 1866, d. a Jan 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlbert R. Clouse was also known as Bert R.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1903Albert R. Clouse was born circa 1903 at Iowa.
He was the son of Mathias Clouse and Sarah Garland.
Marriagecirca 1924Albert R. Clouse married Helen B. Mercer, daughter of Judson Mercer and Golda Beatrice McIntosh, circa 1924.
Deathbefore 1940Albert R. Clouse died before 1940.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 April 1930Blaine, Ida, IowaAlbert R. Clouse was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Blaine, Ida, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blaine, Ida, Iowa; Roll: 659; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 618.0; FHL microfilm: 2340394.

(?) Mercer

M, d. before 1910
Father*Judson Mercer b. 22 Jul 1883, d. 25 Dec 1940
Mother*Golda Beatrice McIntosh b. 12 Mar 1885, d. 26 Aug 1977
Life EventDateDescription
(?) Mercer was the son of Judson Mercer and Golda Beatrice McIntosh.
Deathbefore 1910(?) Mercer died before 1910 at died in infancy.

Fred Burdette Weller

M, b. 1905, d. 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1905Fred Burdette Weller was born in 1905.
Marriage1 June 1929He married Fern A. Mercer, daughter of Judson Mercer and Golda Beatrice McIntosh, on 1 June 1929.
Death1991Fred Burdette Weller died in 1991.

James E. Stephan

M, b. 1891, d. 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1891James E. Stephan was born in 1891.
Marriageafter 1940He married Helen B. Mercer, daughter of Judson Mercer and Golda Beatrice McIntosh, after 1940.
Death1982James E. Stephan died in 1982.