Silas P. Hall

M, b. 3 January 1836, d. 29 March 1907
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1836Silas P. Hall was born on 3 January 1836 at New York.
Marriagebefore 1869He married Eloise Finch before 1869.
Death29 March 1907Silas P. Hall died on 29 March 1907 at Lake, South Dakota, at age 71.

Ada E. Pennekamp

F, b. 3 January 1919, d. 1 October 2021
Father*William Joseph Pennekamp b. 12 Nov 1883, d. 17 Mar 1969
Mother*Cecelia Helena Holzer b. 19 Jul 1886, d. 21 Mar 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 July 1946As of 2 July 1946,her married name was Osterholz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1919Ada E. Pennekamp was born on 3 January 1919.
She was the daughter of William Joseph Pennekamp and Cecelia Helena Holzer.
Marriage2 July 1946Ada E. Pennekamp married Donald Osterholz on 2 July 1946.
Death1 October 2021Ada E. Pennekamp died on 1 October 2021 at age 102 Ada E. Osterholz, 102, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, October 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. Father John Blewett and Deacon Bill Bussan will co-celebrate. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a parish rosary at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the mass on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Ada Osterholz Memorial Fund.

Ada was born on January 3, 1919 in Potosi Township, the daughter of William and Cecelia (Holzer) Pennekamp. She was united in marriage to Donald Osterholz on July 2, 1946 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Platteville. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2001. Ada and Don farmed together in the Platteville area for 27 years. After retiring from farming, Ada became a child care provider. Ada was a very faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville, where she was a member of the CCW and the Ministry of Praise group. Ada also was a member of the Christopher Splinter Ladies of the Auxiliary Post. She enjoyed playing bingo, especially going on the Bingo bus, embroidery, and visiting the senior center when she was able. She also enjoyed her time spent on the bench at Piggly Wiggly where she’d have the opportunity to visit with those coming and going.

Ada is survived by three children, Dale (Louise) Osterholz, Rita Osterholz, and Diane Obershaw; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Osterholz; eight grandchildren, Jeff Krause, Mike (Kacy) Krause, Jennifer (Jeff) Ring, Debbie (Jody) Gilligan, Chris (Cate) Osterholz, Amanda Obershaw, Molly (Jeremy) Donar, and Heather (fiance, Riley Speed) Obershaw; 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson due in April; brother, Ralph (Sally) Pennekamp; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; son, Marv; son-in-law, Dave Obershaw; great-grandson, Mitchel Krause; nine siblings; and many brothers and sisters-in-law.

Donald Osterholz

M, d. 8 September 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2 July 1946Donald Osterholz married Ada E. Pennekamp, daughter of William Joseph Pennekamp and Cecelia Helena Holzer, on 2 July 1946.
Death8 September 2001Donald Osterholz died on 8 September 2001.

Ruth Akie Koga

F, b. 14 November 1914, d. 17 March 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Loffelholz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRuth Akie Koga married George Loffelholz Jr., son of George Loeffelholz and Matilda Kirchberg.
Birth14 November 1914Ruth Akie Koga was born on 14 November 1914 at Hawaii.
Death17 March 2001She died on 17 March 2001 at Hawaii at age 86.

Ruth Marie Kuhle

F, b. 24 June 1929, d. 26 September 2021
Father*Joseph C. Kuhle b. 3 Feb 1893, d. Jun 1934
Mother*Lydia Klaas
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 November 1948As of 10 November 1948,her married name was Klein.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1929Ruth Marie Kuhle was born on 24 June 1929.
She was the daughter of Joseph C. Kuhle and Lydia Klaas.
Marriage10 November 1948Ruth Marie Kuhle married Joseph L. Klein on 10 November 1948.
Death26 September 2021Ruth Marie Kuhle died on 26 September 2021 at age 92 Ruth Marie (Kuhle) Klein, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted friend went to heaven on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Ruth was a devoted church member and lived in the Belmont area for the past 74 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Belmont. Fr. Michael Tarigopula will officiate. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Belmont. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a parish rosary at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass on Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Ruth Klein Memorial Fund.

Ruth was born on June 24, 1929, in Jamestown Township of Grant County. She was the daughter of Joseph C. Kuhle and Lydia Klaas Kuhle Eckert. Her step-father was Cletus Eckert. She adored her six siblings and cherished spending time with them.

Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, traveling, and playing cards. Besides being a member of both St. Peter’s parish and St. Philomena’s parish, she was a member of The Rosary Society and Pleasant View Homemakers. She was extremely proud of her thirteen children and enjoyed their numerous phone calls and visits.

Ruth was a 1947 graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Dubuque, IA. She met Joseph L. Klein in 1947 and they married on November 10, 1948 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, WI. Together she and Joe farmed in the Belmont area with a wonderful family of three daughters and ten sons. She believed in the importance of an education, whether it be college, vocational school, or the school of life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, on March 14, 1990; her father, Joe; mother, Lydia; step-father, Cletus; brothers, Bernard and LaVerne. The loss of her grandson, Peter, and son, Don, were extremely difficult for her to deal with. Her faith gave her strength to accept such tremendous loss.

Surviving members of her wonderful family are Terry (Sheri) Klein of Wichita, KS; Gary (Marlene) Klein of Boscobel, WI; Sharon (Jim) Vonasek of Eagle River, WI; Joe (Kathy) Klein of Cuba City; Rose Klein of Darlington; Mike (Peggy) Klein of Belmont; Sheila (Andy McHugh) Klein of Scotland; Tom (Lisa) Klein of Darlington; Bruce (Laura) Klein of Arcadia, WI; Ted (Amy) Klein of Palm Springs, CA; Bill Klein and Greg Roth of Sun Prairie; Tim (Kimberly) Klein of Groveland, FL; and Sara (Brad) Bennett of Madison; 60 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three beautiful sisters and a fantastic brother, Sr. Joselda Kuhle, Karen (Ed) Buchanan, Bonnie Tranel, and Ed (Joyce) Kuhle.

Cletus Eckert

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1934Cletus Eckert married Lydia Klaas after 1934.

Joseph L. Klein

M, d. 14 March 1990
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage10 November 1948Joseph L. Klein married Ruth Marie Kuhle, daughter of Joseph C. Kuhle and Lydia Klaas, on 10 November 1948.
Death14 March 1990Joseph L. Klein died on 14 March 1990.

William John Rupp

M, b. 28 March 1905, d. 4 August 1969
Father*William Peter Rupp b. 25 Jul 1880, d. 29 Nov 1931
Mother*Cora Pearl Peck b. 29 Jan 1884, d. 10 Jan 1965
William John Rupp-Colorized
William John Rupp
William John Rupp - confirmation
William John Rupp - as a child
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1905William John Rupp was born on 28 March 1905 at Miner, South Dakota.
He was the son of William Peter Rupp and Cora Pearl Peck.
Marriage29 March 1925William John Rupp married Pearl Lillian Peterson on 29 March 1925 at Nobles, Minnesota, also reported as 21 Jun 1925.
Death4 August 1969William John Rupp died on 4 August 1969 at Adrian, Noble, Minnesota, at age 64 William J Rupp obituary.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 06 Aug 1969 - William J Rupp obituary
DateLocationDescription
Portrait of Pearl Lillian (Peterson) and William John Rupp.
Pearl Lillian (Peterson) and William John Rupp-Colorized
Pearl Lillian (Peterson) and William John Rupp

Children of William John Rupp and Pearl Lillian Peterson

Pearl Lillian Peterson

F, b. 16 February 1906, d. 30 April 1995
Pearl Lillian (Peterson) Rupp-Colorized
Pearl Lillian (Peterson) Rupp
Pearl Lillian Peterson
Pearl Lillian Peterson - as a child
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 March 1925As of 29 March 1925,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 February 1906Pearl Lillian Peterson was born on 16 February 1906 at Adrian, Noble, Minnesota.
Marriage29 March 1925She married William John Rupp, son of William Peter Rupp and Cora Pearl Peck, on 29 March 1925 at Nobles, Minnesota, also reported as 21 Jun 1925.
Death30 April 1995Pearl Lillian Peterson died on 30 April 1995 at Adrian, Noble, Minnesota, at age 89 Pearl (Peterson) Rupp obituary.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 02 May 1995 - Pearl (Peterson) Rupp obituary
DateLocationDescription
Portrait of Pearl Lillian (Peterson) and William John Rupp.
Pearl Lillian (Peterson) and William John Rupp-Colorized
Pearl Lillian (Peterson) and William John Rupp

Children of Pearl Lillian Peterson and William John Rupp

Lorraine Mae Rupp

F, b. 1928, d. 1946
Father*William John Rupp b. 28 Mar 1905, d. 4 Aug 1969
Mother*Pearl Lillian Peterson b. 16 Feb 1906, d. 30 Apr 1995
Lorraine Mae Rupp
Lorraine Mae Rupp
Lorraine Mae Rupp
Lorraine Mae Rupp by car
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1928Lorraine Mae Rupp was born in 1928.
She was the daughter of William John Rupp and Pearl Lillian Peterson.
Death1946Lorraine Mae Rupp died in 1946.

William Lloyd Rupp

M, b. 27 October 1940, d. 7 April 2016
Father*William John Rupp b. 28 Mar 1905, d. 4 Aug 1969
Mother*Pearl Lillian Peterson b. 16 Feb 1906, d. 30 Apr 1995
William Lloyd Rupp
William (Bill) Lloyd Rupp
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameWilliam Lloyd Rupp also went by the name of Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1940William Lloyd Rupp was born on 27 October 1940.
He was the son of William John Rupp and Pearl Lillian Peterson.
Death7 April 2016William Lloyd Rupp died on 7 April 2016 at age 75 WILLIAM “BILL” LLOYD RUPP, age 75, of Adrian, died Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota. He was born October 27, 1940, in Adrian, to Willian J. and Pearl (Peterson) Rupp. Bill graduated from Adrian High School in 1958. He served his country in the United States Air Guard.
Bill married Carol Sieve on May 3, 1969, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Wilmont. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Adrian. They lived in Adrian all of their married lives. Along with his father, Bill owned & operated William J. Rupp & Son Trucking. He took over the business in 1969 and it continued as Rupp Trucking. In 2005, he retired and began driving for Mark Bullerman.
He was a member of St. Adrian Catholic Church; and the Knights of Columbus. Bill enjoyed fishing, traveling and driving truck. He especially loved his family and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Bill is survived by his wife, Carol Rupp, Adrian; six children, Tammy (Troy) Loosbrock, Adrian; Tracy (Evan Charney) Rupp, Durham, NC; Troy (fiancée, Becky Westrom) Rupp, Ashby; Tim (Melanie) Rupp, Friendswood, TX; Tom (special friend, Lori Wallin) Rupp, Minneapolis; and Travis (Mandi) Rupp, St. Paul; nine grandchildren, Brittany, Nick, Alex & Zack Loosbrock; and Mary, Julia, Jocelyn, Chet & Hank Rupp; and two sisters, Donna Byrne, Ft. Wayne, IN; and Joyce (Bob) Linkenheil, Danbury, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Lorraine Rupp.Home in Adrian.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Sunday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Visitation also from 9:30 am to 10:15 am Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Monday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Fr. Andrew Beerman. Burial with military honors provided by the Adrian American Legion will be in the Adrian Cemetery.

Robert M. Seely

M, b. 10 October 1948, d. 13 January 2009
Father*Maxwell G. Seely b. 21 Feb 1916, d. 6 Jun 1999
Mother*Florence Elizabeth Rupp b. 18 Feb 1915, d. 18 Jun 1985
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 October 1948Robert M. Seely was born on 10 October 1948.
He was the son of Maxwell G. Seely and Florence Elizabeth Rupp.
Death13 January 2009Robert M. Seely died on 13 January 2009 at age 60.

Mary Margaret Rupp

F, b. 14 June 1938, d. 4 September 2021
Father*Carl George Rupp b. 17 Jul 1913, d. Jan 1972
Mother*Lillian B. Johnson b. 30 Nov 1913, d. 24 Jun 2000
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 June 1963As of 1 June 1963,her married name was Messerole.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1938Mary Margaret Rupp was born on 14 June 1938.
She was the daughter of Carl George Rupp and Lillian B. Johnson.
Marriage1 June 1963Mary Margaret Rupp married Roy Messerole on 1 June 1963.
Death4 September 2021Mary Margaret Rupp died on 4 September 2021 at age 83.

Roy Messerole

M
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameRoy Messerole also went by the name of Red.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1 June 1963Roy Messerole married Mary Margaret Rupp, daughter of Carl George Rupp and Lillian B. Johnson, on 1 June 1963.

Lois Cecilia Trainor

F, b. 31 October 1924, d. March 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLois Cecilia Trainor married Sylvester Barnard Rupp, son of George Anthony Rupp and Mary Elizabeth Kohns.
Birth31 October 1924Lois Cecilia Trainor was born on 31 October 1924.
DeathMarch 1984She died in March 1984 at age 59.

Hazel I. Flanigan

F, b. 17 July 1914, d. 29 October 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHazel I. Flanigan married Lawrence George Rupp, son of George Anthony Rupp and Mary Elizabeth Kohns.
Birth17 July 1914Hazel I. Flanigan was born on 17 July 1914.
Death29 October 2011She died on 29 October 2011 at age 97.

Opal M. (?)

F, b. 8 June 1915, d. 20 October 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOpal M. (?) married Raymond Peter Rupp, son of George Anthony Rupp and Mary Elizabeth Kohns.
Birth8 June 1915Opal M. (?) was born on 8 June 1915.
Death20 October 2003She died on 20 October 2003 at age 88.

Delores Larsen

F, b. 8 August 1930, d. 18 March 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 November 1948As of 23 November 1948,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 August 1930Delores Larsen was born on 8 August 1930 at Wayne, Wayne, Nebraska.
Death18 March 1996She died on 18 March 1996 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 65.

Children of Delores Larsen

Wilbert Edward Dunn

M, b. 1910, d. 1961
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1910Wilbert Edward Dunn was born in 1910.
Marriage15 December 1932He married Gladys Mary Rupp, daughter of Frank A. Rupp Jr. and Nettie Louisa Zimmer, on 15 December 1932 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Divorcebefore 1954Wilbert Edward Dunn and Gladys Mary Rupp were divorced before 1954.
Death1961Wilbert Edward Dunn died in 1961.

Children of Wilbert Edward Dunn and Gladys Mary Rupp

Donald Kenneth Dunn

M, b. 28 May 1935, d. 8 July 1991
Father*Wilbert Edward Dunn b. 1910, d. 1961
Mother*Gladys Mary Rupp b. 3 Sep 1913, d. 1 Feb 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1935Donald Kenneth Dunn was born on 28 May 1935 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Wilbert Edward Dunn and Gladys Mary Rupp.
Death8 July 1991Donald Kenneth Dunn died on 8 July 1991 at Los Angeles, California, at age 56.

Wilbur William Dunn

M, b. 23 December 1933, d. 27 July 1964
Father*Wilbert Edward Dunn b. 1910, d. 1961
Mother*Gladys Mary Rupp b. 3 Sep 1913, d. 1 Feb 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 December 1933Wilbur William Dunn was born on 23 December 1933 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Wilbert Edward Dunn and Gladys Mary Rupp.
Death27 July 1964Wilbur William Dunn died on 27 July 1964 at Los Angeles, California, at age 30.

(?) Clark

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Clark married Lenora Elizabeth Kohns, daughter of Lawrence Joseph Kohns and Catherine Mary Eischen.

Austrid E. Carlson

F, b. 1909, d. 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1933As of 1933,her married name was Kohns.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1909Austrid E. Carlson was born in 1909.
Marriage1933She married Paul J. Kohns, son of Peter Paul Kohns and Elizabeth Heller, in 1933.
Death1992Austrid E. Carlson died in 1992.

Mark Jerome Tuttle

M, b. 10 May 1957, d. 16 April 2001
Father*Glen Jerome Tuttle b. 3 Jul 1932, d. 17 Jun 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 May 1957Mark Jerome Tuttle was born on 10 May 1957 at Oregon.
He was the son of Glen Jerome Tuttle.
Death16 April 2001Mark Jerome Tuttle died on 16 April 2001 at Oregon at age 43.

Matthew Gerard Tuttle

M, b. 30 November 1958, d. 7 July 2014
Father*Glen Jerome Tuttle b. 3 Jul 1932, d. 17 Jun 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 November 1958Matthew Gerard Tuttle was born on 30 November 1958 at Oregon.
He was the son of Glen Jerome Tuttle.
Death7 July 2014Matthew Gerard Tuttle died on 7 July 2014 at Oregon at age 55.

Merlin Gabriel Cosgrove

M, b. 5 July 1902, d. 10 February 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 July 1902Merlin Gabriel Cosgrove was born on 5 July 1902 at Meriden, Cherokee, Iowa.
Marriage17 February 1941He married Florence Magdalene Heller, daughter of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher, on 17 February 1941 also reported as 18 Feb 1940.
Death10 February 1974Merlin Gabriel Cosgrove died on 10 February 1974 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 71 Merlin G Cosgrove obituary.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 11 Feb 1974 - Merlin G Cosgrove obituary

Louis Joseph Weber

M, b. 5 January 1905, d. 11 January 1987
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 January 1905Louis Joseph Weber was born on 5 January 1905 at Iowa.
Marriage4 February 1929He married Dora Mary Heller, daughter of Henry Heller and Sophia Glasmacher, on 4 February 1929 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death11 January 1987Louis Joseph Weber died on 11 January 1987 at Iowa at age 82 Louis Weber obituary.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 13 Jan 1987 - Louis Weber obituary
DateLocationDescription
1940In 1940 Highest Grade Completed:     Elementary school, 5th grade.

Children of Louis Joseph Weber and Dora Mary Heller

Joanne Mary Weber

F, b. 12 January 1933, d. 4 February 2019
Father*Louis Joseph Weber b. 5 Jan 1905, d. 11 Jan 1987
Mother*Dora Mary Heller b. 10 Feb 1899, d. 2 Mar 1980
Joanne Mary (Weber) Hackett
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 June 1957As of 17 June 1957,her married name was Hackett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 January 1933Joanne Mary Weber was born on 12 January 1933 at Amherst, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Louis Joseph Weber and Dora Mary Heller.
Marriage17 June 1957Joanne Mary Weber married D. Duane Hackett on 17 June 1957.
Death4 February 2019Joanne Mary Weber died on 4 February 2019 at Nebraska at age 86 Joanne Mary Hackett, the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Heller) Weber was born on January 12, 1933, in Marcus, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Marcus area where she attended Amherst Township School #8 until 8th grade. She then attended and graduated from Holy Name High School in 1951. She then attended MBT Business College in Sioux City, Iowa. After college, she worked for Nelson Hatchery from 1952-1957.

On June 17, 1957, Joanne was united in marriage to Duane Hackett at Holy Name Catholic Church. To this union two children were born, Renee Mary and Kenneth Duane. Following their marriage, they lived in several communities before moving to Algona, IA in 1968. In January of 1979, they moved to Lorimor, IA where they farmed for many years.

Joanne had many hobbies that she enjoyed. She was a master gardener and was known for her flower and vegetable gardens. She enjoyed quilting blankets for her family, crocheting afghans for her family and friends, and knitting sweaters for her grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and baker who enjoyed hosting family. Most of all, Joanne enjoyed the time spent with her family and friends.

On February 4, 2019, Joanne passed away at the Golden Living Center in Plattsmouth, NE at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Dorothy Weber; husband, Duane Hackett; and one brother, Paul Weber.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Renee Graaf of Humboldt, IA, and Kenneth Hackett of Omaha, NE; grandchildren: Christine (Bryan) Redemske and their children, Jack and Madelyn, Sarah (Jeremy) Shields, and their daughters, Paige and Emma, Matt (Liz) Graaf and their daughters, Lucy, Carly, and Mia, Emily Hackett, and Mary Kate Hackett; she is also survived by several nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

D. Duane Hackett

M, b. 20 June 1934, d. 10 December 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1934D. Duane Hackett was born on 20 June 1934 at Iowa.
Marriage17 June 1957He married Joanne Mary Weber, daughter of Louis Joseph Weber and Dora Mary Heller, on 17 June 1957.
Death10 December 2009D. Duane Hackett died on 10 December 2009 at Iowa at age 75.

Paul Louis Weber

M, b. 1 October 1934, d. 5 June 2000
Father*Louis Joseph Weber b. 5 Jan 1905, d. 11 Jan 1987
Mother*Dora Mary Heller b. 10 Feb 1899, d. 2 Mar 1980
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePaul Louis Weber married unknown (?)
Birth1 October 1934Paul Louis Weber was born on 1 October 1934 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of Louis Joseph Weber and Dora Mary Heller.
Death5 June 2000Paul Louis Weber died on 5 June 2000 at age 65.

Brenda Lee Donaldson

F, b. 1962, d. 23 April 1962
Father*Lester H. Donaldson b. 27 Dec 1939, d. 11 Jun 2000
Mother*Karen Lee Smith b. 12 Oct 1940, d. 8 Jul 2018
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1962Brenda Lee Donaldson was born in 1962.
She was the daughter of Lester H. Donaldson and Karen Lee Smith.
Death23 April 1962Brenda Lee Donaldson died on 23 April 1962.

David Lester Rupp

M, b. 9 August 1945, d. 7 September 1968
Father*Lester Peter Rupp b. 17 Apr 1915, d. 7 Jul 1986
Mother*Hildegarde Antoinette Wilberding b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 20 Apr 2000
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 August 1945David Lester Rupp was born on 9 August 1945.
He was the son of Lester Peter Rupp and Hildegarde Antoinette Wilberding.
Death7 September 1968David Lester Rupp died on 7 September 1968 at age 23.

Gladys Martha Kuhrts

F, b. 5 August 1920, d. 24 November 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 August 1946As of 20 August 1946,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 August 1920Gladys Martha Kuhrts was born on 5 August 1920.
Marriage20 August 1946She married Robert George Rupp, son of Henry Frank Rupp and Anastasia Kohns, on 20 August 1946.
Death24 November 2009Gladys Martha Kuhrts died on 24 November 2009 at age 89 Gladys Martha Rupp, 89, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, died on Nov. 24, 2009 at her home in Petaluma, Calif., where she lived since 2006 when she moved to be near her daughter, Ruth. Gladys died of the complications from a stroke.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Dec. 5, 2009, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee, Iowa with a family burial at Maryhill Cemetery. Greenwood Funeral Home in Cherokee is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys Martha Rupp was born August 5, 1920 in Holstein, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Hilda (Schliinz) Kuhrts. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in Quimby, Iowa in 1937 and attended the National Business Training School in Sioux City. She was employed at the AAA office in Cherokee until her marriage to Robert Rupp on Aug. 20, 1946, which was also the date his parents were married in 1912. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2001. They farmed near Maryhill, Iowa on the home place, a Century Farm, where they retired in 1982 but continued to live until Robert passed away.

She was a member of the Maryhill Visitation Parish for more than 50 years where she had served in many leadership capacities, including holding offices in the Maryhill Guild; Secretary of the Finance Committee and eight years and played piano for Mass until Dec. 18, 2004, when they had their last Saturday night Mass at Maryhill.

She was also past president and vice-president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Cleghorn; received the 1978 Homemaker of the Year Award; was given her 20 year pin as a 4-H leader of the Sheridan Stars 4-H Club; and received and honorary 4-H member plaque award in 1989. In 2007, she was awarded the Cherokee County Hall of Fame Award in appreciation of her outstanding volunteer services and leadership. Gladys enjoyed reading, traveling, playing the piano, playing cards and was proud of her family.

In addition to her husband, Robert, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Earl and Loren Kuhrts and a granddaughter Amy Emmert. Gladys was a faithful, dutiful, loving wife and mother who always saw the best in people and never stopped supporting or giving people a second chance. She always encouraged those around her to be better people and was never idle. She will be remembered for her constant warm smile. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice.

Left to cherish her memory is her four children and their spouses: Beverly and Arlan Emmert of Abu Dubai, UAE. Ruth and Bruce Schomaker of Petaluma, Calif., Ernest and Kim Rupp of Sturgis, S.D., and Sandra and Brick McIntosh of San Jose, Calif; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Gloria Kuhrts, Alta, Rita Donaldson, Marcus, Rose Mary Meyer, Camas, Wash., Jean Rupp, Colorado Springs, Colo., Eva Rupp, Littleton, Colo., Josephine Tuttle, Gresham, Ore; and brothers-in-law Beryl and Louise Rupp, Depoe Bay, Ore., Norman and Barbara Rupp, Cherokee.

Eva Margaret Clark

F, b. 13 June 1923, d. 22 May 2020
Eva Clark 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 December 1944As of 27 December 1944,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 June 1923Eva Margaret Clark was born on 13 June 1923 at Iowa.
Marriage27 December 1944She married Guy Frederick Rupp, son of Henry Frank Rupp and Anastasia Kohns, on 27 December 1944 at Cherokee, Iowa, Eva Clark and Guy F Rupp engagement announcement.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 20 Dec 1944 - Eva Clark and Guy F Rupp engagement announcement
Death22 May 2020Eva Margaret Clark died on 22 May 2020 at Denver, Denver, Colorado, at age 96 Eva Margaret Rupp, 96, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on May 22, 2020 at Porter Adventist Hospital. Born on June 13, 1923 in Correctionville, Iowa, daughter of the late Frederic and Rozella Clark. Eva joins her husband Guy Rupp in eternal life.

Eva will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Friday May 29, 2020.

Elmer Mathew Rupp

M, b. 6 December 1907, d. 21 May 1908
Father*Herman Jacob Rupp b. 20 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jun 1970
Mother*Margaret Elizabeth Thiel b. 13 Apr 1888, d. 19 Jun 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1907Elmer Mathew Rupp was born on 6 December 1907 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Herman Jacob Rupp and Margaret Elizabeth Thiel.
Death21 May 1908Elmer Mathew Rupp died on 21 May 1908 at South Dakota.