William H. Gehrt

M, b. 1900, d. 1901
Father*Henry J. Gehrt b. 24 Jul 1863, d. 17 Nov 1909
Mother*Christina Budenz b. 12 Apr 1871, d. 20 May 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1900William H. Gehrt was born in 1900.
He was the son of Henry J. Gehrt and Christina Budenz.
Death1901William H. Gehrt died in 1901.

Henry Phillip Gehrt

M, b. 31 August 1903, d. 6 March 1963
Father*Henry J. Gehrt b. 24 Jul 1863, d. 17 Nov 1909
Mother*Christina Budenz b. 12 Apr 1871, d. 20 May 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 August 1903Henry Phillip Gehrt was born on 31 August 1903 at Gratiot, Layfette, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry J. Gehrt and Christina Budenz.
MarriageOctober 1927Henry Phillip Gehrt married Margaret Jane Murphy in October 1927.
Death6 March 1963Henry Phillip Gehrt died on 6 March 1963 at Gratiot, Layfette, Wisconsin, at age 59.

Children of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy

Margaret Jane Murphy

F, b. 15 August 1906, d. 9 November 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameOctober 1927As of October 1927,her married name was Gehrt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 August 1906Margaret Jane Murphy was born on 15 August 1906 at Wisconsin.
MarriageOctober 1927She married Henry Phillip Gehrt, son of Henry J. Gehrt and Christina Budenz, in October 1927.
Death9 November 1967Margaret Jane Murphy died on 9 November 1967 at Wisconsin at age 61.

Children of Margaret Jane Murphy and Henry Phillip Gehrt

Patrick Henry Gehrt

M, b. 23 September 1929, d. 18 September 1997
Father*Henry Phillip Gehrt b. 31 Aug 1903, d. 6 Mar 1963
Mother*Margaret Jane Murphy b. 15 Aug 1906, d. 9 Nov 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 September 1929Patrick Henry Gehrt was born on 23 September 1929 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy.
Marriage1 April 1964Patrick Henry Gehrt married Florence M. White on 1 April 1964.
Death18 September 1997Patrick Henry Gehrt died on 18 September 1997 at Illinois at age 67.

Florence M. White

F, d. 15 October 1990
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 April 1964As of 1 April 1964,her married name was Gehrt.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1 April 1964Florence M. White married Patrick Henry Gehrt, son of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy, on 1 April 1964.
Death15 October 1990Florence M. White died on 15 October 1990 at Wisconsin.

Barbara Jean Gehrt

F, b. 14 January 1930, d. 28 January 2015
Father*Henry Phillip Gehrt b. 31 Aug 1903, d. 6 Mar 1963
Mother*Margaret Jane Murphy b. 15 Aug 1906, d. 9 Nov 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 April 1960As of 23 April 1960,her married name was Bonham.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 January 1930Barbara Jean Gehrt was born on 14 January 1930 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy.
Marriage23 April 1960Barbara Jean Gehrt married Francis Bonham on 23 April 1960.
Death28 January 2015Barbara Jean Gehrt died on 28 January 2015 at Wisconsin at age 85.

Francis Bonham

M, b. 27 January 1931, d. 1 June 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameFrancis Bonham also went by the name of Buster.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1931Francis Bonham was born on 27 January 1931.
Marriage23 April 1960He married Barbara Jean Gehrt, daughter of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy, on 23 April 1960.
Death1 June 2009Francis Bonham died on 1 June 2009 at Wisconsin at age 78.

Mary Christina Gehrt

F, b. 21 July 1934, d. 28 October 1986
Father*Henry Phillip Gehrt b. 31 Aug 1903, d. 6 Mar 1963
Mother*Margaret Jane Murphy b. 15 Aug 1906, d. 9 Nov 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 April 1962As of 28 April 1962,her married name was Morgan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 July 1934Mary Christina Gehrt was born on 21 July 1934 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy.
Death28 October 1986Mary Christina Gehrt died on 28 October 1986 at Wisconsin at age 52.

Paul Francis Gehrt

M, b. 14 March 1937, d. 7 March 1957
Father*Henry Phillip Gehrt b. 31 Aug 1903, d. 6 Mar 1963
Mother*Margaret Jane Murphy b. 15 Aug 1906, d. 9 Nov 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 March 1937Paul Francis Gehrt was born on 14 March 1937 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy.
Death7 March 1957Paul Francis Gehrt died on 7 March 1957 at Wisconsin at age 19.

Dean William Gehrt

M, b. 21 October 1938, d. 4 September 2008
Father*Henry Phillip Gehrt b. 31 Aug 1903, d. 6 Mar 1963
Mother*Margaret Jane Murphy b. 15 Aug 1906, d. 9 Nov 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 October 1938Dean William Gehrt was born on 21 October 1938.
He was the son of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy.
Marriage13 August 1977Dean William Gehrt married Adda Lyne on 13 August 1977.
Death4 September 2008Dean William Gehrt died on 4 September 2008 at age 69.

Adda Lyne

F, b. 27 April 1924, d. 12 November 2010
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 August 1977As of 13 August 1977,her married name was Gehrt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 April 1924Adda Lyne was born on 27 April 1924.
Marriage13 August 1977She married Dean William Gehrt, son of Henry Phillip Gehrt and Margaret Jane Murphy, on 13 August 1977.
Death12 November 2010Adda Lyne died on 12 November 2010 at age 86.

Geneva Rose Gille

F, b. 14 May 1916, d. 17 April 2014
Father*Valentine Christopher Bartholemew Gille b. 8 Apr 1863, d. 8 Sep 1945
Mother*Christina Budenz b. 12 Apr 1871, d. 20 May 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Senior.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeneva Rose Gille married John Senior.
Birth14 May 1916Geneva Rose Gille was born on 14 May 1916.
She was the daughter of Valentine Christopher Bartholemew Gille and Christina Budenz.
Death17 April 2014Geneva Rose Gille died on 17 April 2014 at age 97.

John Senior

M, b. 18 November 1916
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Senior married Geneva Rose Gille, daughter of Valentine Christopher Bartholemew Gille and Christina Budenz.
Birth18 November 1916John Senior was born on 18 November 1916.

Elizabeth Frances Budenz

F, b. 1903
Father*William Edward Budenz b. 18 Jan 1874, d. 20 Mar 1969
Mother*Alice Jane Kyler b. 16 Aug 1868, d. 9 Jan 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Frances Budenz was also known as Bessie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1903Elizabeth Frances Budenz was born in 1903 at Gratiot, Lafayette, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Edward Budenz and Alice Jane Kyler.

Anna A. Hakl

F, b. 1909, d. 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1928As of 1928,her married name was Bouza.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1909Anna A. Hakl was born in 1909.
Marriage1928She married Gordon Allen Bouza, son of Joseph Bouza and Eleanor Koletzky, in 1928.
Death1999Anna A. Hakl died in 1999.

Gerald E. Devorak

M, b. 22 September 1932, d. 1 October 2005
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGerald E. Devorak married Eleanor Bouza, daughter of Joseph Bouza and Eleanor Koletzky.
Birth22 September 1932Gerald E. Devorak was born on 22 September 1932.
Death1 October 2005He died on 1 October 2005 at age 73.

Herman George Zick

M, b. 11 March 1882, d. 24 February 1960
Father*Gustave Zick b. 6 Dec 1849, d. 15 Oct 1922
Mother*Augusta Raedel b. 24 Nov 1856, d. 19 Mar 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 March 1882Herman George Zick was born on 11 March 1882 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Gustave Zick and Augusta Raedel.
Marriage1910Herman George Zick married Julie Ida Mathilde Buelow, daughter of Friderich J. Buelow and Albertine Buelow, in 1910.
Death24 February 1960Herman George Zick died on 24 February 1960 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 77.

Gustave Zick

M, b. 6 December 1849, d. 15 October 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1849Gustave Zick was born on 6 December 1849 at Germany.
Marriage1877He married Augusta Raedel in 1877.
Death15 October 1922Gustave Zick died on 15 October 1922 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 72.

Children of Gustave Zick and Augusta Raedel

Augusta Raedel

F, b. 24 November 1856, d. 19 March 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1877As of 1877,her married name was Zick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1856Augusta Raedel was born on 24 November 1856 at Germany.
Marriage1877She married Gustave Zick in 1877.
Death19 March 1908Augusta Raedel died on 19 March 1908 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 51.

Children of Augusta Raedel and Gustave Zick

Emma Zick

F, b. 14 January 1879, d. 25 July 1973
Father*Gustave Zick b. 6 Dec 1849, d. 15 Oct 1922
Mother*Augusta Raedel b. 24 Nov 1856, d. 19 Mar 1908
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDEmma Zick was never married.
Birth14 January 1879She was born on 14 January 1879 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Gustave Zick and Augusta Raedel.
Death25 July 1973Emma Zick died on 25 July 1973 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 94.

Bruce Robert Biddle

M, b. 28 April 1969, d. 6 June 2019
Father*John William Biddle b. 1 Jan 1937, d. 30 May 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 April 1969Bruce Robert Biddle was born on 28 April 1969 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John William Biddle.
Death6 June 2019Bruce Robert Biddle died on 6 June 2019 at age 50 Bruce Robert Biddle, 50, died on June 6, 2019 at his home in Kawaihae, HI. A celebration of his life and spreading of ashes in the ocean was his request and is scheduled for June 29 at 4:30 PM at Kawaihae, HI. A celebration of his life will be held at United Methodist Church in Geddes on July 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM.

Bruce Robert Biddle was born on April 28, 1969 in Platte, SD to John and Patricia (Lockwood) Biddle. After graduating from Mitchell Vo-Tech in the welding program, his first job was in White Lake, SD. From there, Bruce and his welding skills started an interesting life, taking him to many states and many trips outside the United States. During his career, he worked for Abhe and Svoboda where he became a superintendent of his crew. Bruce's jobs sent him to Alaska, Guam numerous times, Antiqua, West Indies, Hawaii working on the Aloha Bowl and various other places where he worked on locks and dams, water towers, and on military bases.

Bruce married Melanie Hyatt. Together, they purchased and operated a bed and breakfast in Kawaihae for several years. Bruce owned and operated Kohala Coast Crane Company prior to his death. He was an avid scuba diver and enjoyed weekly dives with friends. Bruce died at his home in Kawaihae on June 6, 2019 at the age of 50.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Biddle of Geddes, SD, brothers, Tom (Sandy) Biddle of Geddes, SD, Darrel (Linda) Biddle of Geddes, SD and Scott (Tracey) Biddle of Ponca City, OK, sisters, Sara (Jerry) Harrington of Armour, SD, Lori Biddle of Kansas City, MO and LeeAnn Safar of Grove, OK, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack, nephew, Shane Biddle, and several aunts and uncles.

Stephen Evert Hendricks

M, b. 15 December 1953, d. 2 June 2021
Father*Fay Joseph Hendricks b. 4 Aug 1926, d. 20 May 2023
Stephen Evert Hendricks
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1953Stephen Evert Hendricks was born on 15 December 1953 at Hawarden, Iowa.
He was the son of Fay Joseph Hendricks.
Death2 June 2021Stephen Evert Hendricks died on 2 June 2021 at Iowa at age 67 Stephen Hendricks, 67, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021, at St. Isidore Church. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, with a 7 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Burial is in St. Joseph/Patrick Cemetery in Platte Center.

Stephen Evert Hendricks was born on Dec. 15, 1953, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Fay Joseph and Mildred Elaine (Millage) Hendricks. He grew up in the Alcester, South Dakota, area, where he attended grade school at Brilliant Hill School and graduated in 1972 from Alcester High School. He continued his education at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, where he graduated in 1976 with a B.A. in mechanical engineering. On May 16, 1975, he married Lisa Sogn at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Beresford, South Dakota. After graduating college, he worked for U.S. Gypsum Company in Watonga, Oklahoma. In 1979, the family moved to Columbus so he could begin his employment with Dale Electronics. Steve worked for 40 years of service as senior product marketing manager. Steve enjoyed farming, auto racing, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, cooking, gardening, canning, and baking bread. He was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church, and member of the Knights of Columbus.


Steve is survived by his wife, Lisa of Columbus; daughters, Stephanie Hendricks of Miami Beach, Florida, and Andrea Hendricks of Lincoln; parents, Fay and Millie Hendricks of Alcester, South Dakota; sister, Nancy (DeLane) Fickbohm of Alcester, South Dakota, sister, Mary (Mike) Limoges of Alcester, South Dakota; brother, Joe (Diane) Hendricks of Sturgis, South Dakota; sister, Kay (Tim) Winquist of Alcester, South Dakota, sister, Laura (Greg) Alder of Lake Isabella, California; brother-in-law, Jeff (Norma) Sogn of South Sioux City; and sister-in-law, Liz (J.D.) Davis of Cabot, Arkansas

He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Don and Loree Sogn; and brother-in-law, Theodore Sogn.

Geneva Marie Exon

F, b. 21 June 1925, d. 23 June 2019
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1944As of 1944,her married name was Chandler.
Married Nameafter 1951As of after 1951,her married name was Haar.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 June 1925Geneva Marie Exon was born on 21 June 1925 at South Dakota.
Marriage1944She married Cecil B. Chandler in 1944 Cecil Chandler and Geneva Exon marriage announcement - from Gladys (Larson) Mollet scrapbook.
Cecil Chandler and Geneva Exon marriage announcement - from Gladys (Larson) Mollet scrapbook
Marriageafter 1951Geneva Marie Exon married Charles Fredrick Haar, son of Robert Haar and Floy Homan Trowbridge, after 1951.
Death23 June 2019Geneva Marie Exon died on 23 June 2019 at South Dakota at age 94.

Cecil B. Chandler

M, b. 24 July 1923, d. 11 June 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 July 1923Cecil B. Chandler was born on 24 July 1923 at South Dakota.
Marriage1944He married Geneva Marie Exon in 1944 Cecil Chandler and Geneva Exon marriage announcement - from Gladys (Larson) Mollet scrapbook.
Cecil Chandler and Geneva Exon marriage announcement - from Gladys (Larson) Mollet scrapbook
Death11 June 1951Cecil B. Chandler died on 11 June 1951 at South Dakota at age 27.

Ford William Rayman

M, b. 22 December 1916, d. 10 October 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 December 1916Ford William Rayman was born on 22 December 1916 at South Dakota.
Marriage22 December 1945He married Maxine Dorothy Varuska, daughter of John Varuska Jr. and Tillie Kriz, on 22 December 1945 Maxine Varuska and Ford Rayman marriage announcement from Gladys (Larson) Mollet scrapbook.
Maxine Varuska and Ford Rayman marriage announcement - 22 Dec 1945 - from Gladys (Larson) Mollet scrapbook
Death10 October 1996Ford William Rayman died on 10 October 1996 at South Dakota at age 79.

William N. Sejnoha

M, b. 6 June 1922, d. 17 April 1988
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 June 1922William N. Sejnoha was born on 6 June 1922.
Marriage4 September 1943He married Leone Lorene Varuska, daughter of John Varuska Jr. and Tillie Kriz, on 4 September 1943.
Death17 April 1988William N. Sejnoha died on 17 April 1988 at age 65.

Charlene May Varuska

F, b. 13 April 1931, d. 9 January 2021
Father*John Varuska Jr. b. 1897, d. 1981
Mother*Tillie Kriz b. 1902, d. 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1954As of 1954,her married name was Odeen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 April 1931Charlene May Varuska was born on 13 April 1931 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Varuska Jr. and Tillie Kriz.
Marriage1954Charlene May Varuska married Donald M. Odeen, son of Robert Frank Odeen and Hazel Marian Hallgren, in 1954.
Death9 January 2021Charlene May Varuska died on 9 January 2021 at age 89.

Verlin Hale Varuska

M, b. 25 April 1934, d. 15 March 2014
Father*John Varuska Jr. b. 1897, d. 1981
Mother*Tillie Kriz b. 1902, d. 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 April 1934Verlin Hale Varuska was born on 25 April 1934 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John Varuska Jr. and Tillie Kriz.
Death15 March 2014Verlin Hale Varuska died on 15 March 2014 at age 79.

Edgar Vernon Turner

M, b. 27 February 1926, d. 14 February 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1926Edgar Vernon Turner was born on 27 February 1926.
Marriage28 May 1960He married Betty Alene Varuska, daughter of John Varuska Jr. and Tillie Kriz, on 28 May 1960.
Death14 February 2001Edgar Vernon Turner died on 14 February 2001 at age 74.

Robert Leroy Dwello

M, b. 14 July 1917, d. 12 October 1990
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 July 1917Robert Leroy Dwello was born on 14 July 1917.
Marriage25 November 1943He married Betty Alene Varuska, daughter of John Varuska Jr. and Tillie Kriz, on 25 November 1943.
Death12 October 1990Robert Leroy Dwello died on 12 October 1990 at age 73.

Marjorie E. Green

F, b. 5 May 1927, d. 31 December 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 March 1948As of 1 March 1948,her married name was Willms.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1927Marjorie E. Green was born on 5 May 1927 at South Dakota.
Marriage1 March 1948She married Howard G. Willms, son of Ebbo Franzen Willms and Adele Ahrens, on 1 March 1948.
Death31 December 2011Marjorie E. Green died on 31 December 2011 at Iowa at age 84.

Alyce E. Andal

F, b. 5 March 1930, d. September 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Willms.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlyce E. Andal married Louis Frank Willms, son of Ebbo Franzen Willms and Adele Ahrens.
Birth5 March 1930Alyce E. Andal was born on 5 March 1930.
DeathSeptember 1973She died in September 1973 at age 43.