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Barbara L. Grages

F, b. 1945, d. 2011

Father*

Stanley Arnold Grages b. 25 May 1923, d. 2 Jan 1978

Mother*

Ruby Boone

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1945	Barbara L. Grages was born in 1945.
		She was the daughter of Stanley Arnold Grages and Ruby Boone.
Death	2011	Barbara L. Grages died in 2011.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1945

Barbara L. Grages was born in 1945.

Death

2011

Barbara L. Grages died in 2011.

Josephine Henrietta Grages

F, b. 10 August 1924, d. 24 May 2019

Father*

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages b. 11 Dec 1895, d. 23 Feb 1965

Mother*

Mary Ahrens b. 5 Mar 1899, d. 20 Jun 1977

Josephine (Grages) Duzek

Josephine Grages-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	7 August 1947	As of 7 August 1947,her married name was Duzek.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

7 August 1947

As of 7 August 1947,her married name was Duzek.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 August 1924	Josephine Henrietta Grages was born on 10 August 1924 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens.
Marriage	7 August 1947	Josephine Henrietta Grages married Andrew Albert Duzek Jr., son of Andrew Duzek Sr. and Anna Racz, on 7 August 1947.
Death	24 May 2019	Josephine Henrietta Grages died on 24 May 2019 at Munster, Lake, Indiana, at age 94 Josephine Duzek (nee Grages) LANSING, IL /formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois— Josephine Duzek, age 94 of Lansing, Illinois passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. She is the loving mother of Kathryn (James) Irvine, Jean (Robert) Wood, Andrew L. Duzek and Patricia (Lee) Walker. Loving grandmother of Mary Jo Wood, who lives in Australia, Johnathan Wood, George (Heather) Irvine, Andrew (Brittney) Collins and Katie Collins, and great grandmother of Trace, Hunter, Barrett Collins, Ryan Wood and Tesla Wood Kumar, and her precious dog Brandy. Josephine was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andrew A. Duzek, parents Arnold and Mary Grages, fond brother Stanley Grages and sister Nora (late Harold) Larson. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services for Josephine will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, 18420 Burnham Ave, Lansing, Illinois at 10:00 AM, with Pastor David Price o ciating. A short visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Josephine will be laid to rest at Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Illinois. Josephine was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren. Josephine worked at R.R. Donnlley, Ford Motor Company and Land O Frost. She was loved by many and she will be truly missed.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 August 1924

Josephine Henrietta Grages was born on 10 August 1924 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens.

Marriage

7 August 1947

Josephine Henrietta Grages married Andrew Albert Duzek Jr., son of Andrew Duzek Sr. and Anna Racz, on 7 August 1947.

Death

24 May 2019

Josephine Henrietta Grages died on 24 May 2019 at Munster, Lake, Indiana, at age 94 Josephine Duzek (nee Grages) LANSING, IL /formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois— Josephine Duzek, age 94 of Lansing, Illinois passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. She is the loving mother of Kathryn (James) Irvine, Jean (Robert) Wood, Andrew L. Duzek and Patricia (Lee) Walker. Loving grandmother of Mary Jo Wood, who lives in Australia, Johnathan Wood, George (Heather) Irvine, Andrew (Brittney) Collins and Katie Collins, and great grandmother of Trace, Hunter, Barrett Collins, Ryan Wood and Tesla Wood Kumar, and her precious dog Brandy. Josephine was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andrew A. Duzek, parents Arnold and Mary Grages, fond brother Stanley Grages and sister Nora (late Harold) Larson. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, Illinois from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services for Josephine will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, 18420 Burnham Ave, Lansing, Illinois at 10:00 AM, with Pastor David Price o ciating. A short visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Josephine will be laid to rest at Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Illinois. Josephine was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren. Josephine worked at R.R. Donnlley, Ford Motor Company and Land O Frost. She was loved by many and she will be truly missed.

Photo of siblings Stanley and Josephine Grages.
siblings Stanley and Josephine Grages-Colorized
siblings Stanley and Josephine Grages
Josephine Henrietta Grages lived in 2014 at Lansing, Illinois.

Nora M. Grages

F, b. 6 January 1918, d. 23 October 2014

Father*

Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages b. 11 Dec 1895, d. 23 Feb 1965

Mother*

Mary Ahrens b. 5 Mar 1899, d. 20 Jun 1977

Nora (Grages) Larson

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1941	As of 1941,her married name was Larson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1941

As of 1941,her married name was Larson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 January 1918	Nora M. Grages was born on 6 January 1918 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens.
Marriage	1941	Nora M. Grages married Harold L. Larson in 1941.
Death	23 October 2014	Nora M. Grages died on 23 October 2014 at Lake, Indiana, at age 96 Nora M. Larson (nee Grages), age 96 a longtime Hobart resident passed away at the Wittenberg Lutheran Village in Crown Point. She was born in Beecher, IL on January 6, 1918 to the late Arnold and Mary Grages. She was formerly of Hobart, IN and Michigan City, IN. Nora retired from Artistic Cleaners after 28 years of service as a Production Controller. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lansing, Happy Trails Camping Club, and the Hobart Senior Citizens Club/AARP. Nora enjoyed crafts and yardwork. She is survived by her sister, Josephine Duzek of Lansing, IL; three nieces: Kathy (Jim) Irvine of Schererville, IN; Jean (Bob) Wood, Patricia (Lee) Walker, one nephew, Andrew Duzek all of Lansing, IL; five great-nieces and great-nephews, and three great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Larson, and one brother, Stanley Grages. Funeral services are Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart with Pastor Paul M. Nolden officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Visitation is Monday, October 27, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, (219) 942-2109 or: www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
Burial	28 October 2014	She was buried on 28 October 2014 at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake, Indiana.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 January 1918

Nora M. Grages was born on 6 January 1918 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens.

Marriage

1941

Nora M. Grages married Harold L. Larson in 1941.

Death

23 October 2014

Nora M. Grages died on 23 October 2014 at Lake, Indiana, at age 96 Nora M. Larson (nee Grages), age 96 a longtime Hobart resident passed away at the Wittenberg Lutheran Village in Crown Point. She was born in Beecher, IL on January 6, 1918 to the late Arnold and Mary Grages. She was formerly of Hobart, IN and Michigan City, IN. Nora retired from Artistic Cleaners after 28 years of service as a Production Controller. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lansing, Happy Trails Camping Club, and the Hobart Senior Citizens Club/AARP. Nora enjoyed crafts and yardwork. She is survived by her sister, Josephine Duzek of Lansing, IL; three nieces: Kathy (Jim) Irvine of Schererville, IN; Jean (Bob) Wood, Patricia (Lee) Walker, one nephew, Andrew Duzek all of Lansing, IL; five great-nieces and great-nephews, and three great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Larson, and one brother, Stanley Grages. Funeral services are Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart with Pastor Paul M. Nolden officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Visitation is Monday, October 27, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, (219) 942-2109 or: www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

Burial

28 October 2014

She was buried on 28 October 2014 at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake, Indiana.

Andrew Albert Duzek Jr.

M, b. 15 May 1923, d. 17 September 1985

Father*

Andrew Duzek Sr. b. 17 Jul 1884, d. 15 May 1972

Mother*

Anna Racz d. 1940

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 May 1923	Andrew Albert Duzek Jr. was born on 15 May 1923.
		He was the son of Andrew Duzek Sr. and Anna Racz.
Marriage	7 August 1947	Andrew Albert Duzek Jr. married Josephine Henrietta Grages, daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens, on 7 August 1947.
Death	17 September 1985	Andrew Albert Duzek Jr. died on 17 September 1985 at Indiana at age 62.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 May 1923

Andrew Albert Duzek Jr. was born on 15 May 1923.

He was the son of Andrew Duzek Sr. and Anna Racz.

Marriage

7 August 1947

Andrew Albert Duzek Jr. married Josephine Henrietta Grages, daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens, on 7 August 1947.

Death

17 September 1985

Andrew Albert Duzek Jr. died on 17 September 1985 at Indiana at age 62.

Harold L. Larson

M, b. 7 October 1917, d. 14 December 1999

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	7 October 1917	Harold L. Larson was born on 7 October 1917.
Marriage	1941	He married Nora M. Grages, daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens, in 1941.
Death	14 December 1999	Harold L. Larson died on 14 December 1999 at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 October 1917

Harold L. Larson was born on 7 October 1917.

Marriage

1941

He married Nora M. Grages, daughter of Arnold Fred Christop Henry Grages and Mary Ahrens, in 1941.

Death

14 December 1999

Harold L. Larson died on 14 December 1999 at age 82.

Andrew Duzek Sr.

M, b. 17 July 1884, d. 15 May 1972

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Andrew Duzek Sr. married Anna Racz.
Birth	17 July 1884	Andrew Duzek Sr. was born on 17 July 1884 at Udejo, Czechoslovakia.
Death	15 May 1972	He died on 15 May 1972 at South Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 87 Andrew Duzek Sr obituary. Park Forest Star May 18, 1972 - Andrew Duzek Sr obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Andrew Duzek Sr. married Anna Racz.

Birth

17 July 1884

Andrew Duzek Sr. was born on 17 July 1884 at Udejo, Czechoslovakia.

Death

15 May 1972

He died on 15 May 1972 at South Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 87 Andrew Duzek Sr obituary.

Park Forest Star May 18, 1972 - Andrew Duzek Sr obituary

Children of Andrew Duzek Sr. and Anna Racz

Mary Duzek d. a 1972
Andrew Albert Duzek Jr.+ b. 15 May 1923, d. 17 Sep 1985

Mary Duzek

F, d. after 1972

Father*

Andrew Duzek Sr. b. 17 Jul 1884, d. 15 May 1972

Mother*

Anna Racz d. 1940

Life Event	Date	Description
		Mary Duzek was the daughter of Andrew Duzek Sr. and Anna Racz.
Death	after 1972	Mary Duzek died after 1972.

Life Event

Date

Description

Mary Duzek was the daughter of Andrew Duzek Sr. and Anna Racz.

Death

after 1972

Mary Duzek died after 1972.

Anna Racz

F, d. 1940

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Duzek.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Duzek.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anna Racz married Andrew Duzek Sr.
Death	1940	Anna Racz died in 1940.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna Racz married Andrew Duzek Sr.

Death

1940

Anna Racz died in 1940.

Children of Anna Racz and Andrew Duzek Sr.

Mary Duzek d. a 1972
Andrew Albert Duzek Jr.+ b. 15 May 1923, d. 17 Sep 1985

William Ahrens

M, b. December 1859

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		William Ahrens married Maria (?).
Birth	December 1859	William Ahrens was born in December 1859 at Germany.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

William Ahrens married Maria (?).

Birth

December 1859

William Ahrens was born in December 1859 at Germany.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	William Ahrens was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

William Ahrens was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Children of William Ahrens and Maria (?)

Anna Ahrens b. 12 Sep 1882, d. 30 Aug 1976
Henry L. Ahrens b. 22 Sep 1886, d. Jun 1958
Herman J. Ahrens b. 1 Nov 1890, d. 28 Nov 1958
Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens b. 7 Jun 1891, d. 13 Sep 1956
William Ahrens Jr. b. c 1895, d. bt 1969 - 1976
Carl Ahrens b. 15 Jun 1897, d. Aug 1969
Mary Ahrens+ b. 5 Mar 1899, d. 20 Jun 1977
Clara Ahrens b. c 1900, d. a 1977

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240354.

Maria (?)

F, b. May 1860

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Ahrens.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Ahrens.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Maria (?) married William Ahrens.
Birth	May 1860	Maria (?) was born in May 1860 at Germany.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Maria (?) married William Ahrens.

Birth

May 1860

Maria (?) was born in May 1860 at Germany.

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Maria (?) was listed as wife in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Maria (?) was listed as wife in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Children of Maria (?) and William Ahrens

Anna Ahrens b. 12 Sep 1882, d. 30 Aug 1976
Henry L. Ahrens b. 22 Sep 1886, d. Jun 1958
Herman J. Ahrens b. 1 Nov 1890, d. 28 Nov 1958
Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens b. 7 Jun 1891, d. 13 Sep 1956
William Ahrens Jr. b. c 1895, d. bt 1969 - 1976
Carl Ahrens b. 15 Jun 1897, d. Aug 1969
Mary Ahrens+ b. 5 Mar 1899, d. 20 Jun 1977
Clara Ahrens b. c 1900, d. a 1977

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240354.

Anna Ahrens

F, b. 12 September 1882, d. 30 August 1976

Father*

William Ahrens b. Dec 1859

Mother*

Maria (?) b. May 1860

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Schweer.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schweer.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anna Ahrens married (?) Schweer.
Birth	12 September 1882	Anna Ahrens was born on 12 September 1882 at Mecklenburg, Germany.
		She was the daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	30 August 1976	Anna Ahrens died on 30 August 1976 at age 93 Anna (Ahrens) Schweer obituary. Park Forest South Star September 2, 1976 - Anna (Ahrens) Schweer obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna Ahrens married (?) Schweer.

Birth

12 September 1882

Anna Ahrens was born on 12 September 1882 at Mecklenburg, Germany.

She was the daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

30 August 1976

Anna Ahrens died on 30 August 1976 at age 93 Anna (Ahrens) Schweer obituary.

Park Forest South Star September 2, 1976 - Anna (Ahrens) Schweer obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Anna Ahrens was listed as a daughter in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Anna Ahrens was listed as a daughter in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240354.

Herman J. Ahrens

M, b. 1 November 1890, d. 28 November 1958

Father*

William Ahrens b. Dec 1859

Mother*

Maria (?) b. May 1860

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Herman J. Ahrens married Nellie May (?).
Birth	1 November 1890	Herman J. Ahrens was born on 1 November 1890 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	28 November 1958	Herman J. Ahrens died on 28 November 1958 at age 68 Herman J Ahrens obituary. Chicago Heights Star December 2, 1958 - Herman J Ahrens obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Herman J. Ahrens married Nellie May (?).

Birth

1 November 1890

Herman J. Ahrens was born on 1 November 1890 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

28 November 1958

Herman J. Ahrens died on 28 November 1958 at age 68 Herman J Ahrens obituary.

Chicago Heights Star December 2, 1958 - Herman J Ahrens obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Herman J. Ahrens was listed as a son in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Herman J. Ahrens was listed as a son in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240354.

Carl Ahrens

M, b. 15 June 1897, d. August 1969

Father*

William Ahrens b. Dec 1859

Mother*

Maria (?) b. May 1860

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 June 1897	Carl Ahrens was born on 15 June 1897 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	August 1969	Carl Ahrens died in August 1969 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 72 Carl Ahrens obituary. Park Forest Star August 14, 1969 - Carl Ahrens obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 June 1897

Carl Ahrens was born on 15 June 1897 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

August 1969

Carl Ahrens died in August 1969 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 72 Carl Ahrens obituary.

Park Forest Star August 14, 1969 - Carl Ahrens obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Carl Ahrens was listed as a son in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Carl Ahrens was listed as a son in William Ahrens's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1240354.

Nellie May (?)

F, d. after 1958

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Ahrens.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Ahrens.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Nellie May (?) married Herman J. Ahrens, son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	after 1958	Nellie May (?) died after 1958.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Nellie May (?) married Herman J. Ahrens, son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

after 1958

Nellie May (?) died after 1958.

William Ahrens Jr.

M, b. circa 1895, d. between 1969 and 1976

Father*

William Ahrens b. Dec 1859

Mother*

Maria (?) b. May 1860

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William Ahrens Jr. was also known as Willie.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William Ahrens Jr. was also known as Willie.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1895	William Ahrens Jr. was born circa 1895 at Illinois.
		He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	between 1969 and 1976	William Ahrens Jr. died between 1969 and 1976.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1895

William Ahrens Jr. was born circa 1895 at Illinois.

He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

between 1969 and 1976

William Ahrens Jr. died between 1969 and 1976.

Clara Ahrens

F, b. circa 1900, d. after 1977

Father*

William Ahrens b. Dec 1859

Mother*

Maria (?) b. May 1860

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Nabers.
Married Name		Her married name was Neighbors.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Nabers.

Married Name

Her married name was Neighbors.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Clara Ahrens married (?) Neighbors.
Birth	circa 1900	Clara Ahrens was born circa 1900 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	after 1977	Clara Ahrens died after 1977.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Clara Ahrens married (?) Neighbors.

Birth

circa 1900

Clara Ahrens was born circa 1900 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

after 1977

Clara Ahrens died after 1977.

(?) Neighbors

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		(?) Neighbors was also known as (?) Nabers.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

(?) Neighbors was also known as (?) Nabers.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		(?) Neighbors married Clara Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

(?) Neighbors married Clara Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

(?) Schweer

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		(?) Schweer married Anna Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

(?) Schweer married Anna Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Henry L. Ahrens

M, b. 22 September 1886, d. June 1958

Father*

William Ahrens b. Dec 1859

Mother*

Maria (?) b. May 1860

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Henry L. Ahrens married Anna (?).
Birth	22 September 1886	Henry L. Ahrens was born on 22 September 1886 at Germany.
		He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	June 1958	Henry L. Ahrens died in June 1958 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 71 Henry L Ahrens obituary. Chicago Heights Star June 17, 1958 - Henry L Ahrens obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Henry L. Ahrens married Anna (?).

Birth

22 September 1886

Henry L. Ahrens was born on 22 September 1886 at Germany.

He was the son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

June 1958

Henry L. Ahrens died in June 1958 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 71 Henry L Ahrens obituary.

Chicago Heights Star June 17, 1958 - Henry L Ahrens obituary

Anna (?)

F, d. after 1958

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Ahrens.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Ahrens.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Anna (?) married Henry L. Ahrens, son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	after 1958	Anna (?) died after 1958.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Anna (?) married Henry L. Ahrens, son of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

after 1958

Anna (?) died after 1958.

Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens

F, b. 7 June 1891, d. 13 September 1956

Father*

William Ahrens b. Dec 1859

Mother*

Maria (?) b. May 1860

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Tilton.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Tilton.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens married George Earl Tilton.
Birth	7 June 1891	Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens was born on 7 June 1891 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	13 September 1956	Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens died on 13 September 1956 at age 65 Ida (Ahrens) Tilton obituary. Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star September 14, 1956 - Ida (Ahrens) Tilton obituary
Burial	after 13 September 1956	She was buried after 13 September 1956 at Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Cook, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens married George Earl Tilton.

Birth

7 June 1891

Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens was born on 7 June 1891 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

13 September 1956

Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens died on 13 September 1956 at age 65 Ida (Ahrens) Tilton obituary.

Chicago Heights Chicago Heights Star September 14, 1956 - Ida (Ahrens) Tilton obituary

Burial

after 13 September 1956

She was buried after 13 September 1956 at Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, Cook, Illinois.

George Earl Tilton

M, d. after 1956

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		George Earl Tilton married Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).
Death	after 1956	George Earl Tilton died after 1956.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

George Earl Tilton married Ida Sophie Louise Ahrens, daughter of William Ahrens and Maria (?).

Death

after 1956

George Earl Tilton died after 1956.

Eugene Alfred Grages

M, b. 24 March 1928, d. 4 March 1992

Father*

Aldin J. Alcumbrac b. 1 Jan 1893, d. 29 May 1961

Mother*

Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages b. 23 Sep 1907, d. 10 Dec 1984

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 March 1928

Eugene Alfred Grages was born on 24 March 1928 at Cook, Illinois.

He was the son of Aldin J. Alcumbrac and Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages.

Marriage

before 1953

Eugene Alfred Grages married Selma June Stolzenbach, daughter of Carl Stolzenbach and Alvina Louise Nottorf, before 1953.

Death

4 March 1992

Eugene Alfred Grages died on 4 March 1992 at Cook, Illinois, at age 63 Eugene Alfred Grages obituary.

Homewood (IL) Star March 8, 1992 - Eugene Alfred Grages obituary

Alvina Louise Nottorf

F, b. 19 February 1896, d. 20 August 1939

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

14 June 1923

As of 14 June 1923,her married name was Stolzenbach.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 February 1896

Alvina Louise Nottorf was born on 19 February 1896 at Minnesota.

Marriage

14 June 1923

She married Carl Stolzenbach, son of Eckhardt Stolzenbach and Caroline Shuette, on 14 June 1923 at Illinois.

Death

20 August 1939

Alvina Louise Nottorf died on 20 August 1939 at Cook, Illinois, at age 43.

Child of Alvina Louise Nottorf and Carl Stolzenbach

Selma June Stolzenbach+ b. 10 Jun 1931, d. 2 Nov 2008

Selma June Stolzenbach

F, b. 10 June 1931, d. 2 November 2008

Father*

Carl Stolzenbach b. 1 Aug 1890, d. 7 Sep 1965

Mother*

Alvina Louise Nottorf b. 19 Feb 1896, d. 20 Aug 1939

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1953

As of before 1953,her married name was Grages.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 June 1931

Selma June Stolzenbach was born on 10 June 1931 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Carl Stolzenbach and Alvina Louise Nottorf.

Marriage

before 1953

Selma June Stolzenbach married Eugene Alfred Grages, son of Aldin J. Alcumbrac and Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages, before 1953.

Death

2 November 2008

Selma June Stolzenbach died on 2 November 2008 at Cook, Illinois, at age 77 Selma June Grages nee Stolzenbach age 77, of Steger, IL, passed away November 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Grages, loving mother of Pamela (Jim) Kedrouske of University Park, IL. and Gerald (Marie) Grages of Crete, IL. Cherished grandmother of David, James, Roseanne, Carl and Peter. Dear sister of Alvina Williams, Leota Paquette, Verna Bauch and the late Melvin Stolzenbach. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday November 4, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.) Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment at St. Pauls Cemetery, Beecher, IL.

Southtown Star (Tinley Park, Illinois) 04 Nov 2008 - Selma June (Stolzenbach) Grages obituary

Burial

after 2 November 2008

She was buried after 2 November 2008 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Aldin J. Alcumbrac

M, b. 1 January 1893, d. 29 May 1961

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Aldin J. Alcumbrac was also known as Aldin M.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 January 1893

Aldin J. Alcumbrac was born on 1 January 1893.

Marriage

7 January 1928

He married Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages, daughter of Friedrich Heinrich August Grages and Sophia Maria Catharina Louise Anna Fiene, on 7 January 1928 at Indiana marriage license obtained 7 Jan 1928.

Divorce

before 1943

Aldin J. Alcumbrac and Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages were divorced before 1943.

Death

29 May 1961

Aldin J. Alcumbrac died on 29 May 1961 at age 68.

Burial

after 29 May 1961

He was buried after 29 May 1961 at Plainfield Township Cemetery, Plainfield, Will, Illinois.

Child of Aldin J. Alcumbrac and Maria Sophie Catherine Caroline Grages

Eugene Alfred Grages+ b. 24 Mar 1928, d. 4 Mar 1992

(?) Erickson

Children of (?) Erickson

Margaret Erickson d. May 1948
Helen Evangeline Erickson+ b. c 1901, d. 26 Feb 1960

Margaret Erickson

F, d. May 1948

Father*

(?) Erickson

Life Event

Date

Description

Margaret Erickson was the daughter of (?) Erickson.

Burial

May 1948

Margaret Erickson was buried in May 1948 at Illinois Mr and Mrs Walter Klemme and daughter Joan, Mrs Leslie Adams, Mrs Dee M Sumpter, Mrs Gus Janetske and Mrs A C Hartmann attended funeral services for Margaret Erickson at the West End funeral chapel, Chicago Heights, last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Erickson, who died suddenly May 9 at her home in Chicago was a sister of Mrs Klemme and was a former resident of Chicago Heights.

Chicago Star Publications May 18, 1948 - Miss Margaret Erickson funeral announcement

Death

May 1948

She died in May 1948 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

George E. Chenard Jr.

William Duensing

M, b. 23 June 1930, d. 16 October 2009

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

William Duensing married Joan Jean Klemme, daughter of Walter William Klemme and Helen Evangeline Erickson.

Birth

23 June 1930

William Duensing was born on 23 June 1930.

Death

16 October 2009

He died on 16 October 2009 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 79 William A Duensing obituary.

Southtown Star (Tinley Park, Illinois) 18 Oct 2009 - William A Duensing obituary