Willard Adolph Meyer

M, b. 30 October 1924, d. 18 September 2007
Father*Adolph F. Meyer b. 19 May 1893, d. Nov 1982
Mother*Emelie Rosine Frahm b. 26 May 1898, d. 9 Feb 1971
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWillard Adolph Meyer married Lillian Becker.
Birth30 October 1924Willard Adolph Meyer was born on 30 October 1924 at Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Adolph F. Meyer and Emelie Rosine Frahm.
Death18 September 2007Willard Adolph Meyer died on 18 September 2007 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisWillard Adolph Meyer was listed as a son in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 224.

Marcella R. Meyer

F, b. 26 April 1927, d. 5 November 1996
Father*Adolph F. Meyer b. 19 May 1893, d. Nov 1982
Mother*Emelie Rosine Frahm b. 26 May 1898, d. 9 Feb 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Brands.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarcella R. Meyer married Richard H. Brands.
Birth26 April 1927Marcella R. Meyer was born on 26 April 1927 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Adolph F. Meyer and Emelie Rosine Frahm.
Death5 November 1996Marcella R. Meyer died on 5 November 1996 at age 69.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisMarcella R. Meyer was listed as a daughter in Adolph F. Meyer's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 224.

(?) Long

M

Children of (?) Long

Emily M. Long

F, b. circa 1909
Father*(?) Long
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909Emily M. Long was born circa 1909 at Calfornia.
She was the daughter of (?) Long.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Oakland, Alameda, CaliforniaEmily M. Long was listed as a sister-in-law in William Clinton Leeper's household on the 1930 Census at Oakland, Alameda, California.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1-157. Dwelling 159.

Elizabeth Ann Baker

F, b. circa 1880, d. 1957
Father*(?) Baker
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 November 1914As of 23 November 1914,her married name was Graeber.
Married Nameafter 1923As of after 1923,her married name was Fenner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1880Elizabeth Ann Baker was born circa 1880 at Michigan.
She was the daughter of (?) Baker.
Marriage23 November 1914Elizabeth Ann Baker married Adolph G. Graeber on 23 November 1914.
Marriageafter 1923Elizabeth Ann Baker married Edward Benton Fenner, son of Jacob Fenner and Phoebe Daniels, after 1923.
Death1957Elizabeth Ann Baker died in 1957.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Graber, Prairie, MontanaElizabeth Ann Baker was listed as a daughter in Adolph G. Graeber's household on the 1920 Census at Graber, Prairie, Montana; surname listed as Graber.1
11 April 1930White Lake, Aurora, South DakotaElizabeth Ann Baker was listed as wife in Edward Benton Fenner's household on the 1930 Census at White Lake, Aurora, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Graber, Prairie, Montana; Roll: T625_974; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 850.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED1-24. Dwelling 4.

Lillian Margaret Stancer

F, b. 25 June 1914, d. 28 January 2018
Father*Fredrick B. Stancer b. 18 Jul 1885, d. 8 May 1979
Mother*Rose Winfred Kaney b. 21 Oct 1885, d. 2 Mar 1974
Charts
Patrick Henry Kaney Descendants Chart
John A. Croal Descendants Chart
Lillian (Stancer) Kahnke
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 September 1941As of 16 September 1941,her married name was Kahnke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 June 1914Lillian Margaret Stancer was born on 25 June 1914 at Fulda, Murray, Minnesota.
She was the daughter of Fredrick B. Stancer and Rose Winfred Kaney.
Marriage16 September 1941Lillian Margaret Stancer married Carl Jerome Kahnke, son of Ambrose Jerome Kahnke and Clara Agatha Mertens, on 16 September 1941 at Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota.
Death28 January 2018Lillian Margaret Stancer died on 28 January 2018 at age 103 Lillian Kahnke passed away at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 103. Mass of Christian Burial for Lillian will be at 10:30AM Friday, February 2, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Father Arlie Sowada officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls, MN.

Lillian was born June 25, 1914 in Fulda, MN to Fred and Rose Stancer. During her early years, her parents farmed in many rented places in Eastern South Dakota and Southwest Minnesota. She got an 8th grade education. Later, Lillian went to Beauty School in St. Paul, MN and worked in a beauty salon. Lillian was united in marriage to Carl Jerome Kahnke on September 16, 1941 in Redwood Falls, MN. He then served in World War II and she became an avid life long member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Lillian worked in a bakery and a Dime Store during that time. After the war, they moved to Ogema, MN and raised four girls while Lillian settled down to being a farm wife for 26 years. They then moved to Hector, MN for 33 years to help her aging parents. Carl died when they were both 86 and when she was 93, she knew she needed to be by family. Lillian has lived in Staples, MN for 10 years.

Lillian is survived by her daughters, Rose Mary (Mike) Blessing of Staples, MN, Clara (Jerry) Zeller of Clara City, MN, Mary (Brad) Karg of Glencoe, MN, Susan (Bob) Baker of Ogema, MN; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; three infant grandchildren; two infant great grandchildren; and two brothers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.
Burialafter 28 January 2018She was buried after 28 January 2018 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 February 1920Lawrence, Charles Mix, South DakotaLillian Margaret Stancer was listed as a daughter in Fredrick B. Stancer's household on the 1920 Census at Lawrence, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
11 April 1930Independence, Douglas, South DakotaLillian Margaret Stancer was listed as a daughter in Fredrick B. Stancer's household on the 1930 Census at Independence, Douglas, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50. Dwelling 19.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22-11. Dwelling 63.

John F. Silvis

M, b. 3 July 1922, d. 26 September 1964
Father*Charles Franklin Silvis b. 17 Apr 1893, d. 1962
Mother*Elizabeth M. Kaney b. 24 Feb 1895, d. 1 Dec 1982
Charts
Patrick Henry Kaney Descendants Chart
John A. Croal Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn F. Silvis was also known as John B.
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDJohn F. Silvis was never married.
Birth3 July 1922He was born on 3 July 1922 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Charles Franklin Silvis and Elizabeth M. Kaney.
Death26 September 1964John F. Silvis died on 26 September 1964 at age 42.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 April 1930Highland, Charles Mix, South DakotaJohn F. Silvis was listed as a son in Charles Franklin Silvis's household on the 1930 Census at Highland, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
1940Ravinia, Charles Mix, South DakotaJohn F. Silvis was listed as a son in Charles Franklin Silvis's household on the 1940 Census at Ravinia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED12-11. Dwelling 46.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ravinia, Charles Mix, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3851; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 12-24.

Theresa W. Silvis

F, b. circa 1927, d. before February 1975
Father*Charles Franklin Silvis b. 17 Apr 1893, d. 1962
Mother*Elizabeth M. Kaney b. 24 Feb 1895, d. 1 Dec 1982
Charts
Patrick Henry Kaney Descendants Chart
John A. Croal Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1927Theresa W. Silvis was born circa 1927 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Charles Franklin Silvis and Elizabeth M. Kaney.
Deathbefore February 1975Theresa W. Silvis died before February 1975.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 April 1930Highland, Charles Mix, South DakotaTheresa W. Silvis was listed as a daughter in Charles Franklin Silvis's household on the 1930 Census at Highland, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
1940Ravinia, Charles Mix, South DakotaTheresa W. Silvis was listed as a daughter in Charles Franklin Silvis's household on the 1940 Census at Ravinia, Charles Mix, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED12-11. Dwelling 46.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ravinia, Charles Mix, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3851; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 12-24.

Eula Carolyn Tescher

F, b. 1 September 1922, d. 24 April 2008
Father*Roland Evert Tescher b. 27 Jul 1886, d. 12 Apr 1948
Mother*Grace Lula Mcclain b. 16 Feb 1890, d. 9 Aug 1966
Charts
Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 October 1946As of 12 October 1946,her married name was Hallman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 September 1922Eula Carolyn Tescher was born on 1 September 1922 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Roland Evert Tescher and Grace Lula Mcclain.
Death24 April 2008Eula Carolyn Tescher died on 24 April 2008 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 May 1930Duell, Perkins, South DakotaEula Carolyn Tescher was listed as a daughter in Roland Evert Tescher's household on the 1930 Census at Duell, Perkins, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED53-16. Dwelling 1.

Harry James Tescher

M, b. 29 April 1925, d. 30 June 1986
Father*Roland Evert Tescher b. 27 Jul 1886, d. 12 Apr 1948
Mother*Grace Lula Mcclain b. 16 Feb 1890, d. 9 Aug 1966
Charts
Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarry James Tescher was also known as Jim.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1925Harry James Tescher was born on 29 April 1925 at Date, Perkins, South Dakota.
He was the son of Roland Evert Tescher and Grace Lula Mcclain.
Marriage7 February 1948Harry James Tescher married Edna Mae Vandenberg on 7 February 1948 at Perkins, South Dakota, County of Residence: Perkins. Post Office: Bison.1
Death30 June 1986Harry James Tescher died on 30 June 1986 at Bison, Perkins, South Dakota, at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 May 1930Duell, Perkins, South DakotaHarry James Tescher was listed as a son in Roland Evert Tescher's household on the 1930 Census at Duell, Perkins, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED53-16. Dwelling 1.

Effie B. Neal

F, b. 17 July 1904, d. 22 March 1933
Charts
Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1924As of circa 1924,her married name was Woodrome.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1904Effie B. Neal was born on 17 July 1904 at Kentucky.
Marriagecirca 1924She married George Henry Woodrome, son of George W. Woodrome and Anna McClain, circa 1924.
Death22 March 1933Effie B. Neal died on 22 March 1933 at Jefferson, Illinois, at age 28.
Burialafter 22 March 1933She was buried after 22 March 1933 at Bald Hill Cemetery, Bald Hill, Jefferson, Illinois.1
Woodrome, Effie B - headstone
Census DateLocationDescription
17 April 1930Mount Vernon, Jefferson, IllinoisEffie B. Neal was listed as wife in George Henry Woodrome's household on the 1930 Census at Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois.2

Child of Effie B. Neal and George Henry Woodrome

Citations

  1. [S279] Bald Hill Cemetery, Jefferson, IL, online http://www.iltrails.org/jefferson/cem/baldhillcem.html
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41-20. Dwelling 287.

Charles R. Woodrome

M, b. 8 January 1927, d. 4 November 1997
Father*George Henry Woodrome b. 30 Sep 1899, d. 11 Sep 1953
Mother*Effie B. Neal b. 17 Jul 1904, d. 22 Mar 1933
Charts
Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles R. Woodrome married Shirley M. (?).
Birth8 January 1927Charles R. Woodrome was born on 8 January 1927 at Illinois.
He was the son of George Henry Woodrome and Effie B. Neal.
Death4 November 1997Charles R. Woodrome died on 4 November 1997 at age 70.
Burialafter 4 November 1997He was buried after 4 November 1997 at Oakwood Cemetery, Jefferson, Illinois.1
Census DateLocationDescription
17 April 1930Mount Vernon, Jefferson, IllinoisCharles R. Woodrome was listed as a son in George Henry Woodrome's household on the 1930 Census at Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S293] Illinois Jefferson Cemetery, by Illinois.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41-20. Dwelling 287.

Valentine H. Raloff Jr.

M, b. 25 March 1921, d. 30 January 2010
Father*Valentine F. W. Raloff b. 3 Oct 1895, d. 2 Oct 1992
Mother*Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm b. 8 May 1900, d. Apr 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationValentine H. Raloff Jr. was also known as Val H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 March 1921Valentine H. Raloff Jr. was born on 25 March 1921 at Illinois Mrs Emma Raloff, visited the office this week and proudly announced that she is a grandmother. The little stranger arrived Friday and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Raloff of Burr Oak Ave., near Wall St. Mr. Raloff is employed at the wire mill. (Blue Island Sun Standard March 31, 1921).
He was the son of Valentine F. W. Raloff and Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm.
Marriage5 July 1945Valentine H. Raloff Jr. married Glendola Darnell McNutt on 5 July 1945.
Death30 January 2010Valentine H. Raloff Jr. died on 30 January 2010 at age 88 A Masonic service for Valentine H. Raloff, 88, of Grant Park, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Grant Park, followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. Pastors Doug Zimmerman and Jack McCormick will officiate.

Burial will be in Heusing Cemetery, rural Grant Park, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno. He died Saturday,January 30, 2010, at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, IL. Hub Funeral Chapel, Grant Park, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Raloff was co-owner and operator of Raloff's Supermarket in Grant Park. He was born March 25, 1921, in Blue Island, IL, the son of Valentine F. and Minnie H. Frahm Raloff. His wife, the former Glendola Darnell McNutt, whom he married July 5, 1945, in Rockland, Maine, died Feb. 12, 2004. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as a U.S. Coast Guard Sonar Operator during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, past commander of Star Post 295, Grant Park, Kankakee County, 18th District and Jr. Vice Commander of Department of Illinois American Legion, and a member of the Advisory Council of Illinois Veterans Homes, representing the American Legion. He was also a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Grant Park. He was a charter member of the Grant Park Lions Club, a life member of the Kankakee Masonic Lodge and a member of the Danville Consistory 32nd Degree.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Valgene and Kim Raloff of Grant Park; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Darrell Krenek of Lubbock, Texas; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Burialafter 30 January 2010He was buried after 30 January 2010 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Blue Island, Cook, IllinoisValentine H. Raloff Jr. was listed as a son in Valentine F. W. Raloff's household on the 1930 Census at Blue Island, Cook, Illinois.1
  • In April 1945 Harold E Raloff promoted to Sergeant; brother Valentine in the Coast Guard.
    Blue Island Sun Standard April 19, 1945 - Harold E Raloff promoted to sergeant

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-2043. Dwelling 390.

Harold Edward Raloff

M, b. 5 May 1924, d. 22 January 1970
Father*Valentine F. W. Raloff b. 3 Oct 1895, d. 2 Oct 1992
Mother*Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm b. 8 May 1900, d. Apr 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHarold Edward Raloff was also known as H. E.
NicknameHarold Edward Raloff also went by the name of Bud.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarold Edward Raloff married Norma (?).
Birth5 May 1924Harold Edward Raloff was born on 5 May 1924 at Illinois.
He was the son of Valentine F. W. Raloff and Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm.
Death22 January 1970Harold Edward Raloff died on 22 January 1970 at traffic accident, Aiken, South Carolina, at age 45 Harold E Raloff obituary.
Aiken Standard January 26, 1970 - Harold E Raloff obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Blue Island, Cook, IllinoisHarold Edward Raloff was listed as a son in Valentine F. W. Raloff's household on the 1930 Census at Blue Island, Cook, Illinois.1
  • In April 1945 Harold E Raloff promoted to Sergeant; brother Valentine in the Coast Guard.
    Blue Island Sun Standard April 19, 1945 - Harold E Raloff promoted to sergeant

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-2043. Dwelling 390.

Glenn Charles Raloff

M, b. 29 May 1929, d. 9 April 1998
Father*Valentine F. W. Raloff b. 3 Oct 1895, d. 2 Oct 1992
Mother*Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm b. 8 May 1900, d. Apr 1992
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGlenn Charles Raloff married Mary (?).
Birth29 May 1929Glenn Charles Raloff was born on 29 May 1929 at Illinois.
He was the son of Valentine F. W. Raloff and Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm.
Death9 April 1998Glenn Charles Raloff died on 9 April 1998 at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1930Blue Island, Cook, IllinoisGlenn Charles Raloff was listed as a son in Valentine F. W. Raloff's household on the 1930 Census at Blue Island, Cook, Illinois.1
  • Glenn Charles Raloff obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-2043. Dwelling 390.

Meine Cirks

M, b. circa 1895
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1895Meine Cirks was born circa 1895 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1915He married Lilly (?) circa 1915.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Sumner, Kankakee, IllinoisMeine Cirks was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Children of Meine Cirks and Lilly (?)

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-48. Dwelling 95.

Lilly (?)

F, b. circa 1898
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1915As of circa 1915,her married name was Cirks.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1898Lilly (?) was born circa 1898 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1915She married Meine Cirks circa 1915.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Sumner, Kankakee, IllinoisLilly (?) was listed as wife in Meine Cirks's household on the 1930 Census at Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Children of Lilly (?) and Meine Cirks

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-48. Dwelling 95.

Mildred Cirks

F, b. circa 1916
Father*Meine Cirks b. c 1895
Mother*Lilly (?) b. c 1898
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1916Mildred Cirks was born circa 1916 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Meine Cirks and Lilly (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Sumner, Kankakee, IllinoisMildred Cirks was listed as a daughter in Meine Cirks's household on the 1930 Census at Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-48. Dwelling 95.

Minnie Cirks

F, b. circa 1921
Father*Meine Cirks b. c 1895
Mother*Lilly (?) b. c 1898
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1921Minnie Cirks was born circa 1921 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Meine Cirks and Lilly (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Sumner, Kankakee, IllinoisMinnie Cirks was listed as a daughter in Meine Cirks's household on the 1930 Census at Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-48. Dwelling 95.

Alma (?)

F, b. 23 June 1897, d. 15 November 1991
Charts
Trin Klemme Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1920As of circa 1920,her married name was Heldt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1897Alma (?) was born on 23 June 1897 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1920She married Frank Heldt, son of Charles Heldt Sr. and Pauline Klemme, circa 1920.
Death15 November 1991Alma (?) died on 15 November 1991 at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisAlma (?) was listed as wife in Frank Heldt's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
  • Alma (?) obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence not specified.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 129.

Leo Alexander Kantowski

M, b. 24 June 1895, d. November 1982
Father*Frank Antone Kantowski b. Oct 1860, d. a May 1930
Mother*Selma Amalia Pfotenhauer b. May 1872, d. a May 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLeo Alexander Kantowski was also known as Leo H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1895Leo Alexander Kantowski was born on 24 June 1895 at Hughes, South Dakota.1
He was the son of Frank Antone Kantowski and Selma Amalia Pfotenhauer.
Marriage30 June 1914Leo Alexander Kantowski married Jessie Lenore Borst, daughter of William Rowen Borst and Matilda Augusta Mason, on 30 June 1914 at Hughes, South Dakota.
DeathNovember 1982Leo Alexander Kantowski died in November 1982 at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaLeo Alexander Kantowski was listed as a son in Frank Antone Kantowski's household on the 1900 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.2
3 April 1920Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaLeo Alexander Kantowski was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.3
23 April 1930Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.4
  • Leo Alexander Kantowski obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.

Children of Leo Alexander Kantowski and Jessie Lenore Borst

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 567793 (unknown file date).
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED181. Dwelling 443.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED188. Dwelling 21-23.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33-13. Dwelling 89.

Francis W. Kantowski

M, b. 20 January 1915, d. December 1984
Father*Leo Alexander Kantowski b. 24 Jun 1895, d. Nov 1982
Mother*Jessie Lenore Borst b. 19 Mar 1894, d. 14 Dec 1969
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 January 1915Francis W. Kantowski was born on 20 January 1915 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Leo Alexander Kantowski and Jessie Lenore Borst.
DeathDecember 1984Francis W. Kantowski died in December 1984 at age 69.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 April 1920Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaFrancis W. Kantowski was listed as a son in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1920 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.1
23 April 1930Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaFrancis W. Kantowski was listed as a son in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1930 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.2
  • Francis W. Kantowski obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Saint Joseph, Berrien, Michigan.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED188. Dwelling 21-23.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33-13. Dwelling 89.

William Rowen Borst

M, b. January 1860, d. after April 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1860William Rowen Borst was born in January 1860 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1890He married Matilda Augusta Mason circa 1890.
Deathafter April 1930William Rowen Borst died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaWilliam Rowen Borst was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.1
23 April 1930Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaHe was listed as father-in-law in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1930 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.2

Children of William Rowen Borst and Matilda Augusta Mason

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED181. Dwelling 54.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33-13. Dwelling 89.
  3. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 562920 (unknown file date).

Matilda Augusta Mason

F, b. February 1871, d. after April 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMatilda Augusta Mason was also known as Agusta Matilda.
Name VariationMatilda Augusta Mason was also known as Gussie M.
Married Namecirca 1890As of circa 1890,her married name was Borst.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1871Matilda Augusta Mason was born in February 1871 at South Dakota.
Marriagecirca 1890She married William Rowen Borst circa 1890.
Deathafter April 1930Matilda Augusta Mason died after April 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaMatilda Augusta Mason was listed as wife in William Rowen Borst's household on the 1900 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.1
23 April 1930Pierre, Hughes, South DakotaMatilda Augusta Mason was listed as mother-in-law in Leo Alexander Kantowski's household on the 1930 Census at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota.2
  • Matilda Augusta Mason had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children.

Children of Matilda Augusta Mason and William Rowen Borst

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED181. Dwelling 54.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED33-13. Dwelling 89.
  3. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 562920 (unknown file date).

Amy M. Westberg

F, b. circa 1906
Father*Herman N. Westberg b. c 1871, d. a May 1930
Mother*Ida Christine Peterson b. c 1870, d. a May 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906Amy M. Westberg was born circa 1906 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Herman N. Westberg and Ida Christine Peterson.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaAmy M. Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1910 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.1
23 January 1920Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaAmy M. Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1920 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.2
1 May 1930Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaAmy M. Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1930 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.3

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 122.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 75.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-4. Dwelling 62.

Earleen Avis Abraham

F, b. 16 April 1922, d. 31 January 2010
Father*Albert Oliver Abraham b. 23 Aug 1890, d. 9 Nov 1964
Mother*Della Julia Anderson b. 8 Jan 1895, d. 8 Dec 1987
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Earleen Abraham Pomerenke
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEarleen Avis Abraham was also known as Erline.
Married Name21 December 1941As of 21 December 1941,her married name was Pomerenke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1922Earleen Avis Abraham was born on 16 April 1922 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Albert Oliver Abraham and Della Julia Anderson.
Baptism14 May 1922Earleen Avis Abraham was baptized on 14 May 1922 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
Marriage21 December 1941She married John Adolph Pomerenke, son of Wilhelm Pomerenke and Ottelia Krause, on 21 December 1941 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Douglas Post Office: Alexandria, Minnesota.1
Marriage record of John A Pomerenke and Earleen Abraham 21 Dec 1941 Union county, SD
Divorce24 February 1976Earleen Avis Abraham and John Adolph Pomerenke were divorced on 24 February 1976 at Douglas, Minnesota.
Death31 January 2010Earleen Avis Abraham died on 31 January 2010 at Minnesota at age 87 Funeral services were held on Friday, February 5, 2010, for Earleen Avis Pomerenke, 87, of Evansville and formerly of Rose City, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township, rural Parkers Prairie, with Rev. Dawn Reisig officiating. She passed away on January 31 at the Crestview Manor in Evansville. Earleen was born on April 16, 1922, to Albert and Della Abraham in Elk Point, South Dakota. She grew up in Elk Point and attended public school. She was united in marriage to John Pomerenke on December 21, 1941, at Brule Creek Lutheran Church in South Dakota. Following their marriage, she moved to Seattle, Washington with her sister-in-law, Olga to work as a riveter on B-17 Bombers at Boeing during WWII, while her husband was in the service.
She and her husband moved to the Alexandria area to farm in 1946. Several years later they moved to the Rose City area to a farm where they lived until 1968. In 1974, she moved to Alexandria where she lived for many years until moving to Evansville where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a member of Esther Lutheran Church, its ladies aid, former Sunday school teacher, and a former member of the Miltona American Legion Auxiliary. Earleen enjoyed gardening, sewing, raising chickens, cooking and canning. She especially loved being a mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; son, Gaylon; grandson, Troy; four sisters and two brothers. Earleen is survived by two sons, DuWayne Pomerenke of Eagle Bend and Craig (fiancee, Lisa Nordang) Pomerenke of Hewitt; a daughter, Rosemary (John) Biel of Arlington, Texas; three grandchildren, Brent Pomerenke, Charles Biel and Maria Biel. Pallbearers were Jeff Pomerenke, Art Pomerenke, Robbie Ekdahl, Marvie Meyers, Larry Sanvik and Dennis Klug. Honorary pallbearers were Edwin Pomerenke, Milo Arvidson, Harvey Peterson, Eric Pomerenke, Brent Pomerenke and Charles Biel. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Census DateLocationDescription
April 1930Upper Red Owl (t9 r12), Meade, South DakotaEarleen Avis Abraham was listed as a daughter in Albert Oliver Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Upper Red Owl (t9 r12), Meade, South Dakota.2
1940Spink, Union, South DakotaEarleen Avis Abraham was listed as a daughter in Albert Oliver Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
  • Earleen Avis Abraham was confirmed on 31 May 1936 at Brule Creek Church, Union, South Dakota.
    Erline Abraham - confirmation 1936 Brule Creek Lutheran Church
    Brule Creek Church Records - Union, SD - Confirmation of Earleen Avis Abraham + Leo Alverne Abraham 31 May 1936
  • She and John Adolph Pomerenke lived in 1964 at Parkers Prairie, Minnesota.
  • Earleen Avis Abraham lived in 1987 at Miltona, Douglas, Minnesota.

Child of Earleen Avis Abraham and John Adolph Pomerenke

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47-31. Dwelling 11.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03869; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 64-16.

Lorraine Adeline Abraham

F, b. 6 February 1924, d. 30 October 1992
Father*Albert Oliver Abraham b. 23 Aug 1890, d. 9 Nov 1964
Mother*Della Julia Anderson b. 8 Jan 1895, d. 8 Dec 1987
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1945As of before 1945,her married name was Hansen.
Married Namebefore 1945As of before 1945,her married name was Hanson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 February 1924Lorraine Adeline Abraham was born on 6 February 1924 at Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Albert Oliver Abraham and Della Julia Anderson.
Baptism29 February 1924Lorraine Adeline Abraham was baptized on 29 February 1924 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
Death30 October 1992She died on 30 October 1992 at Kirkland, King, Washington, at age 68.
BurialNovember 1992She was buried in November 1992 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
Lorraine (Abraham) Hansen tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD
Census DateLocationDescription
April 1930Upper Red Owl (t9 r12), Meade, South DakotaLorraine Adeline Abraham was listed as a daughter in Albert Oliver Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Upper Red Owl (t9 r12), Meade, South Dakota.1
1940Spink, Union, South DakotaLorraine Adeline Abraham was listed as a daughter in Albert Oliver Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
  • Lorraine Adeline Abraham obtained US Social Security Card at Washington; last residence Seattle, King, Washington.
  • She was confirmed on 29 May 1938 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47-31. Dwelling 11.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03869; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 64-16.

Joyce Ardell Abraham

F, b. 17 July 1926, d. 23 February 1990
Father*Albert Oliver Abraham b. 23 Aug 1890, d. 9 Nov 1964
Mother*Della Julia Anderson b. 8 Jan 1895, d. 8 Dec 1987
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoyce Ardell Abraham was also known as Joyce Adell.
Married NameHer married name was Schmitz.
Married Name14 March 1946As of 14 March 1946,her married name was Merideth.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1926Joyce Ardell Abraham was born on 17 July 1926 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Albert Oliver Abraham and Della Julia Anderson.
Baptism19 September 1926Joyce Ardell Abraham was baptized on 19 September 1926 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
Death23 February 1990She died on 23 February 1990 at age 63.
Census DateLocationDescription
April 1930Upper Red Owl (t9 r12), Meade, South DakotaJoyce Ardell Abraham was listed as a daughter in Albert Oliver Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Upper Red Owl (t9 r12), Meade, South Dakota.1
1940Spink, Union, South DakotaJoyce Ardell Abraham was listed as a daughter in Albert Oliver Abraham's household on the 1940 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
  • Joyce Ardell Abraham obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Lavista, Sarpy, Nebraska.
  • She lived in 1987 at Omaha, Nebraska.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47-31. Dwelling 11.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03869; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 64-16.

unknown (?)

F
Charts
Lewis Tanner Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1919As of circa 1919,her married name was Combs.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagecirca 1919Unknown (?) married Perry Allen Combs, son of Thomas Jefferson Combs and Louizie Ann Crotchett, circa 1919.
Divorcebefore January 1920Unknown (?) and Perry Allen Combs were divorced before January 1920.

Lillie M. (?)

F, b. circa 1882
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1905As of circa 1905,her married name was Cromeenes.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1882Lillie M. (?) was born circa 1882 at Illinois.
Marriagecirca 1905She married Ruben Cromeenes, son of Syrus Quintillion Cromeenes and Hannah Elizabeth Williams, circa 1905.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1910Logan, Pope, IllinoisLillie M. (?) was listed as a daughter-in-law in Syrus Quintillion Cromeenes's household on the 1910 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.1
5 January 1920Logan, Pope, IllinoisLillie M. (?) was listed as wife in Ruben Cromeenes's household on the 1920 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.2
25 April 1930Logan, Pope, IllinoisLillie M. (?) was listed as wife in Ruben Cromeenes's household on the 1930 Census at Logan, Pope, Illinois.3

Child of Lillie M. (?) and Ruben Cromeenes

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED87. Dwelling 63.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 40.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED76-11. Dwelling 47.