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     Emma A. Schwarting was born circa 1893 at Germany. She married Otto J. F. Popken circa 1912.
     As of circa 1912,her married name was Popken. Emma A. Schwarting was listed as wife in Otto J. F. Popken's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.¹ Emma A. Schwarting was listed as wife in Otto J. F. Popken's household on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.²

     Jay Douglas Robertson was born on 16 July 1919 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa. He was the son of John Robertson and Ruth Dean. Jay Douglas Robertson married Opal E. Sommervold, daughter of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 8 June 1949 at Union Creek Church, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹ Jay Douglas Robertson died on 27 June 1984 at age 64. He was buried after 27 June 1984 at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.
     He was listed as an unnamed baby son in John Robertson's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.²

     John Robertson married Ruth Dean. John Robertson was born circa 1895 at Iowa.
     He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

     Ruth Dean married John Robertson. Ruth Dean was born circa 1896 at Iowa.
     Her married name was Robertson. She was listed as wife in John Robertson's household on the 1920 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

     Denise Robertson was born on 29 July 1957 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa. She was the daughter of Jay Douglas Robertson and Opal E. Sommervold. Denise Robertson died on 29 November 1962 at age 5.

     Henry Christian Wilkens was born on 4 January 1917 at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota. He was the son of Fred H. Wilkens and Anna Renken. Henry Christian Wilkens was baptized on 17 January 1917 at Peace Lutheran Church. He married Pearl E. Sommervold, daughter of Peter Alfred Sommervold and Olivia Abraham, on 14 February 1946 at Union Creek Church, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹ Henry Christian Wilkens died on 12 June 1981 at Morningside Manor, Alcester, Union, South Dakota, at age 64. He was buried on 16 June 1981 at Union Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.
     Henry was confirmed in the Peace Lutheran Church on April 12, 1931. He lived in the Alcester community until entering the Army Air Corps on January 19, 1942. He returned from oversears duty in the European Theater on October 1945. During his lifetime, he was engaged in farming and served his church and community by holding positions as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Union Creek Church council for several years and was a member of the Ludwig School Board. He was a charter member of the Alcester Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a farmer.

     Fred H. Wilkens married Anna Renken.

     Anna Renken married Fred H. Wilkens.
     Her married name was Wilkens.

     Mary Louise Woods was born on 13 December 1935 at South Dakota. She died on 4 November 2008 at South Dakota at age 72 Mary Woods Sommervold, 72, born December 13, 1935 in Sioux Falls, SD passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Mary attended All Saints School and graduated from Washington High School in 1952, and USD with a B.A. in 1956 and an M.F.A. 1957. She married Arlo Sommervold in 1955. Mary taught music at Cleveland, Franklin, Edison, All Saints School and Lincoln High School. Mary hosted the daytime television show Party Line, was a Director of the Dakota Savings and Loan, and the first Executive Director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Very active in the community, Mary was the first recipient of the Mayor’s Award for the Arts, president of the South Dakota Symphony Guild, president of the South Dakota Symphony Board of Directors, on the National Endowment for the Arts, president of the Board of Trustees of the Washington Pavilion, first woman appointed to the Board of Trustees of Sioux Valley Health System eventually serving as president, served on the Board of Directors of Minnesota Public Radio, and as president of the South Dakota Board of Education. Mary was State Chair of Teen Age Republicans, National Chair of Teen Age Republicans and started the Teen Age Republican camps. Mary was the organist for All Saints School, Calvary Cathedral and Good Sheppard Episcopal Church. She was a member of Chapter AQ of PEO Sisterhood, Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Church of St. Mary. Grateful for having shared her life is her husband, Arlo Sommervold; her four children, Mary Ann Tech (Tim), Colorado Springs, Peter Sommervold (Sue), Sioux Falls, Jon Sommervold (Cate), Sioux Falls and Sara Friesen (Scott), St. Louis Park, MN; her sister Deede Meyers (Don), Paradise Valley, AZ; and her 12 grandchildren, Alexander Tech, Mary Elizabeth Sommervold, Madeline Tech, Erik Sommervold, Kathryn Tech, Charles Sommervold, Alison Sommervold, Gunnar Sommervold, Maxwell Sommervold, Joseph Sommervold, Noah Friesen and Lillian Friesen. The family extends an invitation to join in celebration of a life so well lived in the Great Hall of the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science immediately following the memorial Mass. Committal services begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Woodlawn Cemetery, followed by a memorial Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church. The family will greet friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Friday at St. Mary’s with a scripture service beginning at 7:00 PM. Memorials my be directed to the Washington Pavilion or the SD Symphony.
     As of 11 June 1955,her married name was Sommervold.

     Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was born on 15 December 1919 at at home, Alcester, South Dakota. He was the son of Olaf L. Jamtgaard and Rose L. Buum. Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard married Martha Darline Sommervold, daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham, on 2 November 1943 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹ Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard died on 14 January 2002 at age 82.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota. He was a farmer. He was listed as a son in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.² Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³

     Olaf L. Jamtgaard was born on 2 November 1896 at Sioux City, Iowa. He was the son of Louis O. Jamtgaard and Anna A. Solem. Olaf L. Jamtgaard married Rose L. Buum, daughter of Johan Johansen Buum and Betsy Jamtgaard, circa 1919. Olaf L. Jamtgaard died on 4 October 1948 at Union, South Dakota, at age 51.
     Olaf L. Jamtgaard was also known as L. Olaf. Jamtgaard family circa 1909 Alice, Sophia, Bertha, Arnold, Olaf. He was listed as a son in Louis O. Jamtgaard's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.¹ Olaf L. Jamtgaard appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of Louis O. Jamtgaard at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; household also includes Anna Ronning. Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as a son in Louis O. Jamtgaard's household on the 1910 Census at Sioux Ward 2, Woodbury, Iowa.² On 5 June 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Union, South Dakota. Olaf L. Jamtgaard was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.⁴

     Rose L. Buum was born on 9 September 1898 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Johan Johansen Buum and Betsy Jamtgaard. Rose L. Buum married Olaf L. Jamtgaard, son of Louis O. Jamtgaard and Anna A. Solem, circa 1919. Rose L. Buum died on 13 September 1988 at age 90.
     Rose L. Buum was also known as Rosie S. She obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota. She was listed as a daughter in Johan Johansen Buum's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; living next door to John R. Buum.¹ Rose L. Buum was listed as a daughter in Johan Johansen Buum's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota; living next door to Berth Buum.² As of circa 1919,her married name was Jamtgaard. Rose L. Buum was listed as wife in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1920 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.³ Rose L. Buum was listed as wife in Olaf L. Jamtgaard's household on the 1930 Census at Big Springs, Union, South Dakota.⁴

     Clarence Martin Zweifel was born on 1 March 1919 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota. He was the son of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli. Clarence Martin Zweifel married Mildred Jeanette Sommervold, daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham, on 20 February 1949 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹ Clarence Martin Zweifel died on 21 November 2009 at age 90 Clarence Martin Zweifel was born March 1, 1919 to parents Joseph and Margaret (Voegeli) Zweifel on their farm near Beresford, SD. He died on November 21, 2009 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 20 days. Clarence grew up on the family farm and moved for the first time to the city of Beresford and the age of 60. He attended Silver Lake School #59 in Lincoln County for eight years. As a child and young adult he was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren church northeast of Beresford. He worked on the farm and also for the telephone company. He married Mildred Jeanette Sommervold on February 20, 1949. The couple became members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford following their wedding. The couple lived on the Zweifel farm northeast of Beresford where they farmed with Clarences brother Albert. Clarence enjoyed his family, bowling, cars, gardening with his wife, and remained interested in farming even after his retirement. He is survived by four children: Darlene Zweifel, John (Valerie) Zweifel, David (Linda Kay) Zweifel, and Royal (Kay) Zweifel all of Beresford; eight grandchildren: Heather Zweifel and Danelle (Tom) Kamnikar, Sioux Falls, Janelle Zweifel, Murfreesboro, TN, Gregory (Candace) Zweifel, Beresford, Mark (Shana) Zweifel, Harrisburg, and Lori (Anthony) Laurvik, Luke Zweifel, and Lisa Zweifel all of Beresford; four great grandchildren: Austin Zweifel, Murfreesboro, TN, Maggie and Lily Kamnikar, Sioux Falls and Zachary Zweifel, Harrisburg; two sisters: Iona Carlson, Sioux Falls and Lorene (Freeman) Swanstrom, Beresford; three sisters-in-law: Laura Zweifel and Martha Jamtgaard of Beresford and Esther Zweifel of Alcester; two brothers-in-law: Morris Sommervold of Alcester and Bruce Nilson of Fergus Falls, MN; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred, five brothers, Albert, Jacob, Edward, Walter and Emil, sister Katherine Krause; sisters-in-law Rudi Nilson and Helen Sommervold ; brothers-in-law, Walter Krause, Merle Carlson, and Marvin Jamtgaard; nephews, James Zweifel and Lawrence Krause and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM, Tuesday, November 24 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford, with burial at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beresford. Visitation will be Monday from 1PM to 5PM at Wass Funeral Home and resuming at 6:30PM at the church with a prayer service beginning at 7PM.
     He was a farmer. The Joseph Zweifel farm has been in the family and farmed by three generations. First "Grandpa Joe", then Clarence and his brother Albert, and now (1991) Clarence's three sons, John, David and Royal. He was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.² Clarence Martin Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

     Joseph Zweifel was born on 8 July 1872 at Switzerland. He was the son of (?) Zweifel. Joseph Zweifel married Anna Margaret Voegeli, daughter of Joseph Voegeli and Anna Stuessi, circa 1903. Joseph Zweifel died in August 1962 at age 90.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence South Dakota. Joseph Zweifel was also known as Joe. He immigrated in 1890. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.¹ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.² He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

     Anna Margaret Voegeli was born on 4 October 1885 at Lincoln, South Dakota, also reported as Oct 1886.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Voegeli and Anna Stuessi. Anna Margaret Voegeli married Joseph Zweifel, son of (?) Zweifel, circa 1903. Anna Margaret Voegeli died in January 1974 at age 88.
     Anna Margaret Voegeli was also known as Margaret. She obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota. She was listed as a daughter in Joseph Voegeli's household on the 1900 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.² As of circa 1903,her married name was Zweifel. Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³ Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴ Anna Margaret Voegeli was listed as wife in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

     Albert Zweifel was born on 22 June 1905 at North Dakota. He was the son of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli. Albert Zweifel died on 17 April 1995 at age 89.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota. He was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1910 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.¹ Albert Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.² Albert Zweifel was listed as a son in Joseph Zweifel's household on the 1930 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

     Dr. George O. Solem was born on 7 June 1888 at South Dakota also reported as Jun 1887. He was the son of Anders Olai Solem and Sigri Johnson Lund. Dr. George O. Solem married Lillian T. Kinloch, daughter of Dr. Edward Jenner Kinloch and Marie W. (?), circa 1920. Dr. George O. Solem died in 1960.
     He was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; surname listed as Olsen.¹ Dr. George O. Solem was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.² Dr. George O. Solem was a physician, general practice on 20 April 1930. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Oak Park Village, Cook, Illinois.³

     Daniel Julius Solem was born on 30 January 1878 at South Dakota. He was the son of Anders Olai Solem and Sigri Johnson Lund. Daniel Julius Solem married Marie Regina Lokken, daughter of Christopher Lokken and Regina Lund, on 9 October 1912 at Union, South Dakota, his name listed as Daniel J. Olson. Daniel Julius Solem died on 10 July 1943 at Minnesota at age 65.
     Daniel Julius Solem was also known as Olson. Daniel Julius Solem was also known as Daniel G. He was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory; surname listed as Olson.¹ Daniel Julius Solem was listed as a son in Anders Olai Solem's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.² Daniel Julius Solem was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at School District 20, Sheridan, Montana.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Jameson, Koochiching, Minnesota.⁴

     Henry E. Klemme was born circa 1902 at Illinois. He was the son of Christoph Karl Klemme and Maria Emilie Anna Claus.
     Henry E. Klemme was listed as a son in Christoph Karl Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Fred.¹ Henry E. Klemme lived with Christoph Karl Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.² Henry E. Klemme was listed as a son in Christoph Karl Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.³ Henry E. Klemme was listed as a son in Christoph Karl Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to William Klemme.⁴

     Charles W. Klemme was born on 24 December 1906 at Illinois. He was the son of Christoph Karl Klemme and Maria Emilie Anna Claus. Charles W. Klemme married Edna M. Wehrmann after May 1930. Charles W. Klemme died in March 1986 at age 79.
     Charles W. Klemme was also known as Carl. He was listed as a son in Christoph Karl Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Fred.¹ Charles W. Klemme lived with Christoph Karl Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.² Charles W. Klemme was listed as a son in Christoph Karl Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.³ Charles W. Klemme was listed as a son in Christoph Karl Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to William Klemme.⁴

     Elmer W. Klemme was born on 27 February 1902 at Illinois. He was the son of Wilhelm Klemme and Emma Heldt. Elmer W. Klemme married Melba Dierking, daughter of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking, on 7 September 1930. Elmer W. Klemme died on 17 October 1965 at age 63.
     He was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹ Elmer W. Klemme lived with Wilhelm Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.² Elmer W. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.³ Elmer W. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Charles Klemme.⁴ On 12 July 1938 at Birthday celebration for Allen Klemme. Elmer W. Klemme was educated in 1940 at through 7th grade. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.⁵

     Allen A. Klemme was born on 6 July 1913 at Illinois. He was the son of Wilhelm Klemme and Emma Heldt. Allen A. Klemme married Waneta (?) on 26 December 1938. Allen A. Klemme died in August 1984 at age 71.
     Allen A. Klemme was also known as Allan. He obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois. He lived with Wilhelm Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹ Allen A. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.² Allen A. Klemme was listed as a son in Wilhelm Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Living next door to Charles Klemme.³ On 12 July 1938 at Birthday celebration for Allen Klemme.

     Pearl Linda Claus was born circa 1896 at Indiana. She married Arthur Walter Klemme, son of Christoph Karl Klemme and Maria Emilie Anna Claus, circa 1915.
     Pearl Linda Claus was also known as Linda. As of circa 1915,her married name was Klemme. She lived with Arthur Walter Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹ Pearl Linda Claus was listed as wife in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.² Pearl Linda Claus was listed as wife in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

     Mildred Klemme was born circa 1918 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Arthur Walter Klemme and Pearl Linda Claus.
     Mildred Klemme lived with Arthur Walter Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹ Mildred Klemme was listed as a daughter in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to William.² Mildred Klemme was listed as a daughter in Arthur Walter Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

     Anna K. D. Hinrichs was born in 1880 at Illinois also reported as circa 1885. She married Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme, son of Heinrich Christian Klemme Jr. and Maria Dorothea Sophia Grages, circa 1906. Anna K. D. Hinrichs was buried in 1941 at Adams Cemetery, Crete, Will, Illinois. She died in 1941.
     As of circa 1906,her married name was Klemme. She was listed as wife in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Charles H.¹ Anna K. D. Hinrichs lived with Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.² Anna K. D. Hinrichs was listed as wife in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.³ Anna K. D. Hinrichs was listed as wife in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴

     Frederick H. Klemme was born on 4 August 1906 at Illinois. He was the son of Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme and Anna K. D. Hinrichs. Frederick H. Klemme died on 6 September 1993 at age 87.
     He was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Charles H.¹ Frederick H. Klemme lived with Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.² Frederick H. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.³ Frederick H. Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴

     Rudyard Klemme was born on 17 December 1908 at Illinois. He was the son of Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme and Anna K. D. Hinrichs. Rudyard Klemme died in December 1978.
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Wheatfield, Jasper, Indiana. Rudyard Klemme was also known as Rudy. He was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois; Next door to Charles H.¹ Rudyard Klemme lived with Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.² Rudyard Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.³ Rudyard Klemme was listed as a son in Heinrich Gustav Friedrich Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.⁴

     Ann (?) married Caleb Mercer, son of Solomon Mercer and Abigail Sharpless. Ann (?) was born circa 1788 at Pennsylvania.
     Her married name was Mercer. She was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania; Dwelling 229.

     Sarah E. Mercer was born circa 1830 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Caleb Mercer and Ann (?).
     Sarah E. Mercer was listed in Caleb Mercer's household on the 1850 Census at East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania; Dwelling 229.

     Louisa Robinett was born on 26 January 1863 at Bay City, Pope, Illinois. She was the daughter of Jonathan Robnett and Ellen Tanner. Louisa Robinett died on 9 January 1875 at age 11.
     Louisa Robinett was also known as Louisa Robnett. She was listed in Jonathan Robnett's household on the 1870 Census at Golconda Post Office, T14S R6E, Pope, Illinois.¹