Lynn Hubert Carns

M, b. 18 June 1903, d. 4 July 1993
Father*Edward Smith Carns b. 25 Feb 1858, d. 25 Jul 1946
Mother*Glendora Mabel VanNatta b. 6 Aug 1862, d. 6 Mar 1938
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1903Lynn Hubert Carns was born on 18 June 1903 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edward Smith Carns and Glendora Mabel VanNatta.
Marriage1938Lynn Hubert Carns married Laura Bell Hoffman, daughter of Louis Hoffman and Alice Hamilton, in 1938.
Death4 July 1993Lynn Hubert Carns died on 4 July 1993 at Wisconsin at age 90.

Glendora Mabel VanNatta

F, b. 6 August 1862, d. 6 March 1938
Father*John William VanNatta b. 1827, d. 16 Jan 1905
Mother*Jennie Elizabeth Greaver b. 1841, d. 1877
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1888As of 1888,her married name was Carns.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1862Glendora Mabel VanNatta was born on 6 August 1862.
She was the daughter of John William VanNatta and Jennie Elizabeth Greaver.
Marriage1888Glendora Mabel VanNatta married Edward Smith Carns in 1888.
Death6 March 1938Glendora Mabel VanNatta died on 6 March 1938 at age 75.

Child of Glendora Mabel VanNatta and Edward Smith Carns

Edward Smith Carns

M, b. 25 February 1858, d. 25 July 1946
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 February 1858Edward Smith Carns was born on 25 February 1858 at Illinois.
Marriage1888He married Glendora Mabel VanNatta, daughter of John William VanNatta and Jennie Elizabeth Greaver, in 1888.
Death25 July 1946Edward Smith Carns died on 25 July 1946 at age 88.

Child of Edward Smith Carns and Glendora Mabel VanNatta

(?) Ertz

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1948(?) Ertz married Eleanor E. Aureden after 1948.

Ella Heacock

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 December 1948As of 25 December 1948,her married name was Hamilton.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage25 December 1948Ella Heacock married Clarence G. Hamilton, son of George Hamilton and Eleanor E. Aureden, on 25 December 1948.
Divorcebefore 1970Ella Heacock and Clarence G. Hamilton were divorced before 1970.

Lou May Clancy

F, b. 2 March 1922, d. 9 February 2020
Lou May (Clancy) Hamilton
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 August 1970As of 7 August 1970,her married name was Hamilton.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 March 1922Lou May Clancy was born on 2 March 1922 at Iowa.
Marriage7 August 1970She married Clarence G. Hamilton, son of George Hamilton and Eleanor E. Aureden, on 7 August 1970.
Death9 February 2020Lou May Clancy died on 9 February 2020 at Iowa at age 97.

Elaine Bates

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 March 1948As of 2 March 1948,her married name was Hamilton.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2 March 1948Elaine Bates married George Hamilton, son of James E. Hamilton and Sarah Wealthy Israel, on 2 March 1948.

Florence B. Hamilton

F, b. 4 May 1924, d. 15 November 2009
Father*George Hamilton b. 3 Jul 1899, d. 15 Jun 1959
Mother*Eleanor E. Aureden b. 27 May 1903, d. 28 Mar 1998
Florence B (Hamilton) Steffan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name31 July 1943As of 31 July 1943,her married name was Steffan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 May 1924Florence B. Hamilton was born on 4 May 1924 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Hamilton and Eleanor E. Aureden.
Marriage31 July 1943Florence B. Hamilton married Ralph H. Steffan on 31 July 1943.
Death15 November 2009Florence B. Hamilton died on 15 November 2009 at age 85 Florence B. Steffan, 85, of 1390 Altura Drive, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Heritage Manor.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Steven J. Rosonke officiating. Entombment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish wake service at 3:30 p.m.

She was born on May 4, 1924, in Burton, Wis., daughter of George and Eleanor (Aurden) Hamilton. She married Ralph H. Steffan on July 31, 1943, at Camp Shelby, Miss.

Florence worked in the dietary department at Mercy Medical Center for 21 years, until her retirement. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women.

Florence enjoyed playing bingo, gardening, fishing and traveling. Her greatest joy was to be with her family and grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Ralph H. Steffan, of Dubuque; three daughters, Judy M. (Paul J.) Mootz, Jane A. (Donald E.) Weber and Rosemary (Donald J.) Ernzen, all of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Kelly (Tony) Aitchison, Kathy Mootz, Jenny Mootz, Kevin (Sean) Weber and Robert (Jenny) Weber; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Hamilton, of Dubuque; a sister, Ruth (Earl) Whittle, of Prairie du Chien, Wis; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ralph H. Steffan

M, b. 12 September 1916, d. 29 January 2010
Ralph H Steffan
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1916Ralph H. Steffan was born on 12 September 1916.
Marriage31 July 1943He married Florence B. Hamilton, daughter of George Hamilton and Eleanor E. Aureden, on 31 July 1943.
Death29 January 2010Ralph H. Steffan died on 29 January 2010 at age 93 Ralph H. Steffan, 93, of Heritage Manor, formerly of 1390 Altura Drive, passed away at 1:32 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, on the 61st anniversary of his mother's death, at Heritage Manor, of a broken heart.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Steven J. Rosonke officiating. Entombment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish wake service at 3 p.m.

He was born on Sept. 12, 1916, in Menominee, Ill., son of Valentine and Annie (Upman) Steffan. He married Florence B. Hamilton on July 31, 1943, at Camp Shelby Chapel, Hattiesburg, Miss; she preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2009, after 66 years of marriage.

Ralph served as a sergeant in the Army during World War II.

He worked as a machine operator and set-up man at John Deere Dubuque Works for 33 1/2 years, until his retirement in 1980.

He was a member of St. Mary's parish and its Holy Name Society, the American Legion, Dubuque Post 6, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and John Deere Retirees Local 94.

Ralph enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, traveling and celebrating their anniversary. In his younger days, he loved to go dancing.

Surviving are three daughters, Judy M. (Paul J.) Mootz, Jane A. (Donald E.) Weber and Rosemary (Donald J.) Ernzen, all of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Kelly (Tony) Aitchison, Kathy Mootz, Jenny Mootz, Kevin (Sean) Weber and Robert (Jenny) Weber; and seven great-grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, in infancy.

Ruth M. Hamilton

F, b. 17 March 1923, d. 14 October 2010
Father*George Hamilton b. 3 Jul 1899, d. 15 Jun 1959
Mother*Eleanor E. Aureden b. 27 May 1903, d. 28 Mar 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1940As of after 1940,her married name was Whittle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 March 1923Ruth M. Hamilton was born on 17 March 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Hamilton and Eleanor E. Aureden.
Marriageafter 1940Ruth M. Hamilton married Earl George Whittle after 1940.
Death14 October 2010Ruth M. Hamilton died on 14 October 2010 at age 87.

Earl George Whittle

M, b. 16 January 1922, d. 29 August 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 January 1922Earl George Whittle was born on 16 January 1922 at Clayton, Iowa.
Marriageafter 1940He married Ruth M. Hamilton, daughter of George Hamilton and Eleanor E. Aureden, after 1940.
Death29 August 2013Earl George Whittle died on 29 August 2013 at age 91.

Kenneth E. Hamilton

M, b. 8 January 1937, d. 22 January 2014
Father*Edward Hamilton b. 8 May 1909, d. 24 Jun 1993
Mother*Louise Helena Scharff b. 15 Jul 1916, d. 27 Apr 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 January 1937Kenneth E. Hamilton was born on 8 January 1937 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Edward Hamilton and Louise Helena Scharff.
Marriage10 November 1956Kenneth E. Hamilton married Caroline M. Finn on 10 November 1956 at Wisconsin.
Death22 January 2014Kenneth E. Hamilton died on 22 January 2014 at Wisconsin at age 77.

Caroline M. Finn

F, b. 17 September 1938, d. 28 November 2010
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 November 1956As of 10 November 1956,her married name was Hamilton.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 September 1938Caroline M. Finn was born on 17 September 1938 at Wisconsin.
Marriage10 November 1956She married Kenneth E. Hamilton, son of Edward Hamilton and Louise Helena Scharff, on 10 November 1956 at Wisconsin.
Death28 November 2010Caroline M. Finn died on 28 November 2010 at Wisconsin at age 72.

Helen E. Hamilton

F, b. 7 July 1938, d. 20 May 2018
Father*Edward Hamilton b. 8 May 1909, d. 24 Jun 1993
Mother*Louise Helena Scharff b. 15 Jul 1916, d. 27 Apr 1995
Helen E (Hamilton) Rubie
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1958As of 1958,her married name was Rubie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 July 1938Helen E. Hamilton was born on 7 July 1938 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Edward Hamilton and Louise Helena Scharff.
Marriage1958Helen E. Hamilton married Arthur Edward Rubie in 1958.
Death20 May 2018Helen E. Hamilton died on 20 May 2018 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 79.

Child of Helen E. Hamilton and Arthur Edward Rubie

Arthur Edward Rubie

M, b. 6 August 1933, d. 22 February 2021
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameArthur Edward Rubie also went by the name of Buzz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1933Arthur Edward Rubie was born on 6 August 1933 at Iowa.
Marriage1958He married Helen E. Hamilton, daughter of Edward Hamilton and Louise Helena Scharff, in 1958.
Death22 February 2021Arthur Edward Rubie died on 22 February 2021 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 87 Arthur Edward “Buzz” Rubie, 87, of Dubuque, IA passed away on February 22, 2021 at home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the Iowa Army National Guard. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home until time of service. Burial will be at a later date in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Arthur was born on August 6, 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of George and Marie (Gronau) Rubie. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.

and then served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956.

On July 19, 1958 he married Helen E. Hamilton in Dubuque, Iowa and together they shared 60 years of marriage.

Arthur enjoyed a good game of Euchre along with feeding and watching his birds.
You could often find him at the kitchen table doing his puzzle books.

He is survived by his children Michael (Bonnie) Rubie, Patrick Rubie, and Diane (Dale) Reuter; his son-in-law Stephen Gassman; grandchildren Jeromy (Diedre) and Mitchell Rubie; Andrew, Zachary and Elizabeth Reuter; Brook and Cooper Gassman; siblings Fred Rubie and Lois Hartman as well as in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Arthur is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Helen in 2018; daughter Suzanne Gassman in 2019; brothers John and Richard and sisters Irene, Helen and Elinor.

Child of Arthur Edward Rubie and Helen E. Hamilton

Suzanne Marie Rubie

F, b. 8 May 1967, d. 4 June 2019
Father*Arthur Edward Rubie b. 6 Aug 1933, d. 22 Feb 2021
Mother*Helen E. Hamilton b. 7 Jul 1938, d. 20 May 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 October 1991As of 5 October 1991,her married name was Gassman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1967Suzanne Marie Rubie was born on 8 May 1967 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Arthur Edward Rubie and Helen E. Hamilton.
Death4 June 2019Suzanne Marie Rubie died on 4 June 2019 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 52.

Donald James Hamilton

M, b. 16 September 1939, d. 5 January 2021
Father*Edward Hamilton b. 8 May 1909, d. 24 Jun 1993
Mother*Louise Helena Scharff b. 15 Jul 1916, d. 27 Apr 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 September 1939Donald James Hamilton was born on 16 September 1939 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edward Hamilton and Louise Helena Scharff.
Death5 January 2021Donald James Hamilton died on 5 January 2021 at Iowa at age 81 Donald James Hamilton, 81, of Dubuque, IA passed away on January 5, 2021 in Iowa City at the Bird-House Hospice Home of Johnson County.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8th, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Don was born on September 16, 1939 in Waterloo Township, Grant County, WI the son of Edward and Louise (Scharff) Hamilton. He graduated from Cuba City High School.

He worked for the former Dubuque Packing Company until their closure in 2001; and for the past 15 years was the owner and operator of Don’s Lawn Service.

Don enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, NASCAR and local stock car racing.

He is survived by his daughter Amy (Nate) Bradley of North Liberty, IA; grandchildren, Nicholas, Noah and Maya Bradley of North Liberty. His sister Virginia Bertram, of Platteville, WI; his brother Leonard (Janet) Hamilton, of Cuba City, WI; brother-in-law Arthur Rubie, of Dubuque, IA along with many nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Kenneth Hamilton and a sister Helen Rubie.

Minnetta A. Kruse

F, b. 5 August 1907, d. 2 May 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMinnetta A. Kruse was also known as Minetta A.
Married Namecirca 1925As of circa 1925,her married name was Shaffer.
Married Name9 March 1935As of 9 March 1935,her married name was King.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 August 1907Minnetta A. Kruse was born on 5 August 1907 at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1925She married Irwin John Shaffer, son of John Pelter Shaffer and Letitia Elizabeth Hamilton, circa 1925.
Divorcebetween 1930 and 1935Minnetta A. Kruse and Irwin John Shaffer were divorced between 1930 and 1935.
Marriage9 March 1935Minnetta A. Kruse married Anthony G. King on 9 March 1935.
Death2 May 1974Minnetta A. Kruse died on 2 May 1974 at age 66.

Child of Minnetta A. Kruse and Irwin John Shaffer

Anthony G. King

M, b. 5 June 1906, d. 28 February 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 June 1906Anthony G. King was born on 5 June 1906 at Iowa.
Marriage9 March 1935He married Minnetta A. Kruse on 9 March 1935.
Death28 February 1981Anthony G. King died on 28 February 1981 at age 74.

Marguerite Pearl Plass

F, b. 29 July 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 September 1922As of 16 September 1922,her married name was Paine.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 July 1902Marguerite Pearl Plass was born on 29 July 1902 at King, Washington.
Marriage16 September 1922She married John Edward Paine, son of Loran Leroy Paine and Julia Anne Cordray, on 16 September 1922 at Auburn, King, Washington.
Divorcebefore 1940Marguerite Pearl Plass and John Edward Paine were divorced before 1940.

Raymond B. Rose

M, b. circa 1899
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1899Raymond B. Rose was born circa 1899.
Marriage3 March 1917He married Nellie Paine, daughter of Loran Leroy Paine and Julia Anne Cordray, on 3 March 1917 at first marriage for both, Centralia, Lewis, Washington.

Lt. Col. Robert Bruce Ettenborough

M, b. 8 July 1917, d. 8 October 2005
Father*Levi Craig Ettenborough b. 19 Oct 1894, d. Mar 1974
Mother*Nellie Paine b. 21 Feb 1899, d. 19 Aug 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1917Lt. Col. Robert Bruce Ettenborough was born on 8 July 1917 at Seattle, King, Washington.
He was the son of Levi Craig Ettenborough and Nellie Paine.
Marriage8 September 1973Lt. Col. Robert Bruce Ettenborough married Maria Luisa Cuevas on 8 September 1973 at Santa Clara, California.
Death8 October 2005Lt. Col. Robert Bruce Ettenborough died on 8 October 2005 at Vista, San Diego, California, at age 88.

Maria Luisa Cuevas

F, b. 8 December 1930, d. 11 January 1994
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 September 1973As of 8 September 1973,her married name was Ettenborough.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 December 1930Maria Luisa Cuevas was born on 8 December 1930 at Chile.
Marriage8 September 1973She married Lt. Col. Robert Bruce Ettenborough, son of Levi Craig Ettenborough and Nellie Paine, on 8 September 1973 at Santa Clara, California.
Death11 January 1994Maria Luisa Cuevas died on 11 January 1994 at California at age 63 Maria Luisa (Cuevas) Ettenborough obituary.
North County Times (Oceanside, California) 13 Jan 1994 - Maria Luisa (Cuevas) Ettenborough obituary

Albert C. Paine

M, b. 17 December 1917, d. 30 December 1975
Father*Charles Henry Paine b. 26 Sep 1894, d. Jun 1969
Mother*Louise A. Gehrke b. 29 Nov 1891, d. 2 Mar 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 December 1917Albert C. Paine was born on 17 December 1917 at Pierce, Washington.
He was the son of Charles Henry Paine and Louise A. Gehrke.
Marriage2 October 1948Albert C. Paine married Violet Mae Chappell on 2 October 1948 at Lewis, Washington.
Death30 December 1975Albert C. Paine died on 30 December 1975 at Thurston, Washington, at age 58.

Violet Mae Chappell

F, b. 19 May 1918, d. 22 March 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 October 1948As of 2 October 1948,her married name was Paine.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 May 1918Violet Mae Chappell was born on 19 May 1918.
Marriage2 October 1948She married Albert C. Paine, son of Charles Henry Paine and Louise A. Gehrke, on 2 October 1948 at Lewis, Washington.
Death22 March 2003Violet Mae Chappell died on 22 March 2003 at age 84.

Leroy William Paine Sr.

M, b. 8 March 1920, d. 14 April 1995
Father*Charles Henry Paine b. 26 Sep 1894, d. Jun 1969
Mother*Louise A. Gehrke b. 29 Nov 1891, d. 2 Mar 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 March 1920Leroy William Paine Sr. was born on 8 March 1920 at Ranier, Thurston, Washington.
He was the son of Charles Henry Paine and Louise A. Gehrke.
Marriage16 November 1950Leroy William Paine Sr. married Florence Elnora Stolberg on 16 November 1950 at Lewis, Washington.
Death14 April 1995Leroy William Paine Sr. died on 14 April 1995 at age 75.

Florence Elnora Stolberg

F, b. 8 February 1927, d. 15 February 2017
Florence Elnora (Stolberg) Paine
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 November 1950As of 16 November 1950,her married name was Paine.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 February 1927Florence Elnora Stolberg was born on 8 February 1927 at Racine, Racine, Wisconsin.
Marriage16 November 1950She married Leroy William Paine Sr., son of Charles Henry Paine and Louise A. Gehrke, on 16 November 1950 at Lewis, Washington.
Death15 February 2017Florence Elnora Stolberg died on 15 February 2017 at Yakima, Yakima, Washington, at age 90 Florence Paine Age 90, was called home by her Lord on February 15 in Yakima, WA. She was born in Racine, WI and later moved to Washington, where she met and married Leroy W. Paine, Sr. Florence worked for DSHS as a social worker and supervisor. She is survived by two sons, Leroy (Bill) Paine Jr. (Patsy) and Jim Paine (Nancy), as well as 5 grandchildren and one great-grandson. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 25th, at 1pm at the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church. Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, WA, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lewis Ronald Paine

M, b. 23 September 1922, d. 16 June 2003
Father*Charles Henry Paine b. 26 Sep 1894, d. Jun 1969
Mother*Louise A. Gehrke b. 29 Nov 1891, d. 2 Mar 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 September 1922Lewis Ronald Paine was born on 23 September 1922 at Ranier, Thurston, Washington.
He was the son of Charles Henry Paine and Louise A. Gehrke.
Marriage7 October 1958Lewis Ronald Paine married Verla Evelyn Watkins on 7 October 1958 at Boise, Idaho.
Death16 June 2003Lewis Ronald Paine died on 16 June 2003 at Thurston, Washington, at age 80.

Verla Evelyn Watkins

F, b. 9 February 1922, d. 27 October 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 October 1958As of 7 October 1958,her married name was Paine.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 February 1922Verla Evelyn Watkins was born on 9 February 1922 at Washington.
Marriage7 October 1958She married Lewis Ronald Paine, son of Charles Henry Paine and Louise A. Gehrke, on 7 October 1958 at Boise, Idaho.
Death27 October 2014Verla Evelyn Watkins died on 27 October 2014 at age 92.