George J. Stelljes

M, b. 2 December 1893, d. 31 May 1964
George Stelljes
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge J. Stelljes was also known as Stelljer.
Name VariationGeorge J. Stelljes was also known as Stephens.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 December 1893George J. Stelljes was born on 2 December 1893 at Minnesota.
Marriagecirca 1920He married Edith F. Medinnus, daughter of Frank M. Medinnus and Josephine Johanna Mollet, circa 1920.
George Stelljes and Edith Medinnus wedding-Colorized
George Stelljes and Edith Medinnus wedding
Divorcebefore 1940George J. Stelljes and Edith F. Medinnus were divorced before 1940.
Death31 May 1964George J. Stelljes died on 31 May 1964 at Minnesota at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Minneapolis, Hennepin, MinnesotaGeorge J. Stelljes was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 1098; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 230; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2340833.

Joseph Gottlieb Bierle

M, b. 5 May 1881, d. 16 July 1957
Father*Christian Bierle b. Mar 1851, d. 31 May 1920
Mother*Charlotte Mueller b. Mar 1851, d. 28 Jan 1931
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1881Joseph Gottlieb Bierle was born on 5 May 1881 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Christian Bierle and Charlotte Mueller.
Marriage13 March 1906Joseph Gottlieb Bierle married Katherine C. Mollet, daughter of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither, on 13 March 1906 at Lesterville, Yankton, South Dakota, Katherine listed as Katie C. Muller.1
Death16 July 1957Joseph Gottlieb Bierle died on 16 July 1957 at Yankton, South Dakota, at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 June 1900T95 R56, Yankton, South DakotaJoseph Gottlieb Bierle was listed as a son in Christian Bierle's household on the 1900 Census at T95 R56, Yankton, South Dakota; living next door to Gotthardt Mollet.2
21 April 1910Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South DakotaJoseph Gottlieb Bierle was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South Dakota, living between Jacob H Bierle and Christian Bierle.3
6 January 1920Central, Yankton, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota.4
April 1930Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South Dakota.5
  • On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Yankton, South Dakota.
    Bierle, Joseph Gottlieb - World War I Draft Registration Card

Children of Joseph Gottlieb Bierle and Katherine C. Mollet

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED355. Dwelling 89.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED449. Dwelling 26.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED264. Dwelling 31.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-27. Dwelling 56.

Oscar Christian Bierle

M, b. 18 June 1907, d. June 1984
Father*Joseph Gottlieb Bierle b. 5 May 1881, d. 16 Jul 1957
Mother*Katherine C. Mollet b. 10 Sep 1881, d. Nov 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1907Oscar Christian Bierle was born on 18 June 1907 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Joseph Gottlieb Bierle and Katherine C. Mollet.
Marriage8 October 1930Oscar Christian Bierle married Lucille Ella Skorepa, daughter of William Skorepa and Clara B. Hewer, on 8 October 1930 at Yankton, South Dakota.
DeathJune 1984Oscar Christian Bierle died in June 1984.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 April 1910Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South DakotaOscar Christian Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1910 Census at Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South Dakota; living between Jacob H Bierle and Christian Bierle.1
6 January 1920Central, Yankton, South DakotaOscar Christian Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1920 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota.2
April 1930Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South DakotaOscar Christian Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1930 Census at Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South Dakota.3
  • Oscar Christian Bierle obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED449. Dwelling 26.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED264. Dwelling 31.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-27. Dwelling 56.

Louis G. Bierle

M, b. December 1914, d. April 1959
Father*Joseph Gottlieb Bierle b. 5 May 1881, d. 16 Jul 1957
Mother*Katherine C. Mollet b. 10 Sep 1881, d. Nov 1974
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1914Louis G. Bierle was born in December 1914 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Joseph Gottlieb Bierle and Katherine C. Mollet.
Marriage2 October 1937Louis G. Bierle married Nelda E. Soyland, daughter of Anton Soyland and Nella (?), on 2 October 1937 at Yankton, South Dakota.
DeathApril 1959Louis G. Bierle died in April 1959 at age 44.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 January 1920Central, Yankton, South DakotaLouis G. Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1920 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota.1
April 1930Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South DakotaLouis G. Bierle was listed as a son in Joseph Gottlieb Bierle's household on the 1930 Census at Central (T95 R56), Yankton, South Dakota.2
  • Louis G. Bierle obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence not specified.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED264. Dwelling 31.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-27. Dwelling 56.

Ann Rubin

F, b. 4 October 1910, d. 23 February 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnn Rubin was also known as Ruben.
Married NameHer married name was Volmer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnn Rubin married William Henry Volmer, son of Henry Volmer and Ella P. Mollet.
Birth4 October 1910Ann Rubin was born on 4 October 1910 at Czech Republic.
Death23 February 2001She died on 23 February 2001 at Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota, at age 90 Anne Rubin Volmer was born Oct. 4, 1910 at Rovne Bohmeia to Frank Rubin and Marie Vurm Rubin.

She married William Volmer on April 2, 1932 in Presho, SD. The farmed in several location near Draper, Vivian and Reliance. William passed away in 1978

Survivors include two sons Robert and David, five daughters Mary Ellen, Betty, Shirley, Nancy and Linda; two brothers Frank and John, one sister Tillie Clemens; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters Elsie Rubin, Mary Volmer and Francis Tranvicek; two brothers Joe and Laddie and 3 grandchildren.

Kathryn Groff

F, b. 2 June 1916, d. 27 December 2011
Kathryn Evelyn (Groff) Volmer
Kathryn (Groff) Volmer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKathryn Groff was also known as Graff.
Married NameHer married name was Volmer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKathryn Groff married Louis John Godheart Volmer, son of Henry Volmer and Ella P. Mollet.
Birth2 June 1916Kathryn Groff was born on 2 June 1916 at Nebraska.
Death27 December 2011She died on 27 December 2011 at Indiana at age 95 Kathryn Evelyn Volmer, 95, of Indiana, formerly of Draper and Pierre, SD, died December 27, 2011 in Marion, Indiana. Services will be 10:30am, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Draper with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Pierre, SD.

Kathryn was born on June 2, 1916 in Mitchell, NE, to Arthur and Elizabeth Groff. Her early years were spent on a "truck farm" south of Murdo, SD near the White River. She was united in marriage to Louis Volmer on November 19, 1935. Between 1935 and 1949, they were involved with bowling alley, retail grocery and farming ventures. In 1949, they built a service station and café in Draper, SD. In 1976, they retired in Pierre, SD. Shortly after the passing of Louis in 1995, Kathryn relocated to Marion, IN to live with her son, Lowell and his wife, Joyce. Although she always had such fond memories of her roots, and many friends in Draper and surrounding area, Kathryn enjoyed her last fifteen years in Marion, where she could be close to so many family members, as well as her good friend, Josephine Gerald, Joyce's mother.

Kathryn was very active in the Marion Senior Center where she was considered a great euchre player. She also continued to be an avid sports fan, which had always been a family tradition.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, in 1995; grandson, Brian Volmer in 1989; five brothers, two sisters and two stepsisters.
  • Portrait of Louis and Kathryn (Groff) Volmer.
    Louis and Kathryn (Groff) Volmer

Bessie Beebe Roush

F, b. 26 February 1899, d. 24 June 1989
Father*Manis Roush b. Sep 1856, d. b 1930
Mother*Mary Elizina Sumner b. 23 Aug 1862, d. 22 Jun 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1921As of circa 1921,her married name was Mollet.
Married Name7 October 1944As of 7 October 1944,her married name was Carlson.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1899Bessie Beebe Roush was born on 26 February 1899 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of Manis Roush and Mary Elizina Sumner.
Marriagecirca 1921Bessie Beebe Roush married William Andrew Mollet, son of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither, circa 1921.
Marriage7 October 1944Bessie Beebe Roush married Arthur Morris Carlson on 7 October 1944 at noted as widower & widow, Davison, South Dakota.1
Death24 June 1989Bessie Beebe Roush died on 24 June 1989 at age 90.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 June 1900Canada, Polk, NebraskaBessie Beebe Roush was listed as a daughter in Manis Roush's household on the 1900 Census at Canada, Polk, Nebraska.2
23 April 1910Draper, Lyman, South DakotaBessie Beebe Roush was listed as a daughter in Manis Roush's household on the 1910 Census at Draper, Lyman, South Dakota; living next door to son James B. Roush.3
22 January 1920Draper, Jones, South DakotaBessie Beebe Roush was listed as a daughter in Manis Roush's household on the 1920 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.4
1925South DakotaBessie Beebe Roush appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of William Andrew Mollet at South Dakota.
21 April 1930Draper, Jones, South DakotaBessie Beebe Roush was listed as a sister in Joe Richard Roush's household on the 1930 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.5
1935Draper, Jones, South DakotaBessie Beebe Roush appeared on the census of 1935 at Draper, Jones, South Dakota, listed as widowed.
10 April 1940Draper, Jones, South DakotaShe was listed as a sister in John L. Roush's household on the 1940 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.6
  • Bessie Beebe Roush obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota.

Children of Bessie Beebe Roush and William Andrew Mollet

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED94. Dwelling 116.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED54. Dwelling 25.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED103. Dwelling 15.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED38-6. Dwelling 18.
  6. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Draper, Jones, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 38-6.

Thomas O. Jonasen

M, b. 5 May 1927, d. 26 October 1984
Father*Oscar T. Jonasen b. 1902, d. 1964
Mother*Sarah Agnes Mooney b. 1895, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1927Thomas O. Jonasen was born on 5 May 1927 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Oscar T. Jonasen and Sarah Agnes Mooney.
Death26 October 1984Thomas O. Jonasen died on 26 October 1984 at age 57.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Butler, Sanborn, South DakotaThomas O. Jonasen was listed as a son in Oscar T. Jonasen's household on the 1930 Census at Butler, Sanborn, South Dakota.1

Child of Thomas O. Jonasen

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Butler, Sanborn, South Dakota; Roll: 2230; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 398.0; FHL microfilm: 2341964.

William T. Jonasen

M, b. 1 April 1949, d. 23 July 1974
Father*Thomas O. Jonasen b. 5 May 1927, d. 26 Oct 1984
William T Jonasen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 April 1949William T. Jonasen was born on 1 April 1949.
He was the son of Thomas O. Jonasen.
Death23 July 1974William T. Jonasen died on 23 July 1974 at age 25.

Mary Elizabeth Mollet

F, b. 9 April 1922, d. 28 August 1998
Father*William Andrew Mollet b. 10 Apr 1883, d. 1930
Mother*Bessie Beebe Roush b. 26 Feb 1899, d. 24 Jun 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Elizabeth Mollet was also known as May.
Married Name16 November 1944As of 16 November 1944,her married name was Craig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 April 1922Mary Elizabeth Mollet was born on 9 April 1922 at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of William Andrew Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush.
Marriage16 November 1944Mary Elizabeth Mollet married Sanford R. Craig Jr., son of Sanford Craig and Jennie M. (?), on 16 November 1944 at Stanley, South Dakota, County of Residence: Jones.1
Death28 August 1998Mary Elizabeth Mollet died on 28 August 1998 at Sturgis, South Dakota, at age 76 Mary (Mollet) Craig obituary.
Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota) 30 Aug 1998 - Mary (Mollet) Craig obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1925South DakotaMary Elizabeth Mollet appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of William Andrew Mollet at South Dakota.
21 April 1930Draper, Jones, South DakotaMary Elizabeth Mollet was listed as a niece in Joe Richard Roush's household on the 1930 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.2
1935Draper, Jones, South DakotaMary Elizabeth Mollet appeared on the census of 1935 in the household of Bessie Beebe Roush at Draper, Jones, South Dakota; listed as widowed.
10 April 1940Draper, Jones, South DakotaMary Elizabeth Mollet was listed as a niece in John L. Roush's household on the 1940 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.3

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, ED38-6. Dwelling 18.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Draper, Jones, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 38-6.

Sanford R. Craig Jr.

M, b. 7 February 1925, d. 29 February 1968
Father*Sanford Craig b. c 1900
Mother*Jennie M. (?) b. c 1904
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 February 1925Sanford R. Craig Jr. was born on 7 February 1925 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Sanford Craig and Jennie M. (?).
Marriage16 November 1944Sanford R. Craig Jr. married Mary Elizabeth Mollet, daughter of William Andrew Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush, on 16 November 1944 at Stanley, South Dakota, County of Residence: Jones.1
Death29 February 1968Sanford R. Craig Jr. died on 29 February 1968 at South Dakota at age 43.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 April 1930Draper, Jones, South DakotaSanford R. Craig Jr. was listed as a son in Sanford Craig's household on the 1930 Census at Draper, Jones, 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, ED38-6. Dwelling 22.

Eva May Mollet

F, b. 2 May 1924, d. 17 June 1966
Father*William Andrew Mollet b. 10 Apr 1883, d. 1930
Mother*Bessie Beebe Roush b. 26 Feb 1899, d. 24 Jun 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 December 1946As of 21 December 1946,her married name was Pranke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 May 1924Eva May Mollet was born on 2 May 1924 at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of William Andrew Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush.
Marriage21 December 1946Eva May Mollet married Laverne Louis Pranke, son of Herman Simon Pranke and Margaret Agnes Loubey, on 21 December 1946 at Davison, South Dakota, County of Residence: Davison.1
Death17 June 1966Eva May Mollet died on 17 June 1966 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, at age 42.
Burial20 June 1966She was buried on 20 June 1966 Funeral services for Mrs. Laverne L. Pranke, 42, 4701 Correctionville Road, will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Frank J. Brady will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Rosaries will be recited Sunday by the parishioners at 7 p.m. and by Post Office friends at 7:30 p.m. at the Larkin Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Derril Graham, Eli Rodriquez, Norwin Treft, Alvin Jennings, Gerald Breyfogle and Edward Rowe. Mrs. Pranke died Friday morning at a Sioux City hospital after a six-month illness. She was born May 2, 1924, at Draper, S. D. The former Eva M. Mollet, she was married to Laverne L. Pranke Dec. 21, 1946, at Mitchell, S. D. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church. She served as an officer in the Sioux City Postal Clerks Auxiliary. Survivors include the widower; three daughters, Rebecca Jane, Janice Marie and Cheryl Lynn, and a son, Gregory, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Bessie Carlson of Mitchell; and two sisters, Mrs. Sanford Craig Jr. of Lead, S. D., and Mrs. Thomas Jonasen of Mitchell.
Census DateLocationDescription
1925South DakotaEva May Mollet appeared on the census of 1925 in the household of William Andrew Mollet at South Dakota.
21 April 1930Draper, Jones, South DakotaEva May Mollet was listed as a niece in Joe Richard Roush's household on the 1930 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.2
1935Draper, Jones, South DakotaEva May Mollet appeared on the census of 1935 in the household of Bessie Beebe Roush at Draper, Jones, South Dakota; listed as widowed.
10 April 1940Draper, Jones, South DakotaEva May Mollet was listed as a niece in John L. Roush's household on the 1940 Census at Draper, Jones, South Dakota.3

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, ED38-6. Dwelling 18.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Draper, Jones, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 38-6.

Laverne Louis Pranke

M, b. 28 July 1922, d. 18 February 2013
Father*Herman Simon Pranke
Mother*Margaret Agnes Loubey
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLaverne Louis Pranke was also known as Lavern Louis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 July 1922Laverne Louis Pranke was born on 28 July 1922 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
He was the son of Herman Simon Pranke and Margaret Agnes Loubey.
Marriage21 December 1946Laverne Louis Pranke married Eva May Mollet, daughter of William Andrew Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush, on 21 December 1946 at Davison, South Dakota, County of Residence: Davison.1
Marriage29 May 1970Laverne Louis Pranke married Rita Marie Graeve on 29 May 1970.
Death18 February 2013Laverne Louis Pranke died on 18 February 2013 at age 90 Laverne Louis Pranke, 90, of Sioux City died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Harlingen, Texas.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sioux City. The Rev. Armand Bertrand will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7 p.m., at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home.

Laverne was born in Sioux City on July 28, 1922, the son of Herman and Margaret (Loubey) Pranke. He was raised in Sioux City and graduated from East High School in 1941 and National Business Training School in 1952 (accounting). He joined the U.S. Army in 1942, serving in the European Theater during World War II. He earned the rank of sergeant and was awarded two Battle Stars, one for the Battle of the Bulge and the other for European operations. He served under Generals Bradley and Patton. After the service, he worked as a railroad mail sorter and later for the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 30 years. He also worked in accounting for several firms.

On Dec. 21, 1946, he married Eva Mollet in Mitchell, S.D. She passed away on June 17, 1966 in Sioux City. He then married Rita Finken on May 29, 1970. She passed away on Aug. 11, 1996. On Dec. 5, 1998, he married LaTricia Saunders in Sioux City.

Laverne was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Morningside Council 5660 of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Boys of 68 and the VFW. He enjoyed baseball, softball, bowling and golf (including a hole-in-one in 2004). He was an avid Hawkeyes and Cubs fan. The most important part of Laverne's life was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and his extended family. On Oct. 13, 2009, he proudly joined other veterans on a Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Veterans Memorial.

He is survived by his wife, LaTricia of Sioux City; four children, Becky and Leon Stidfole of Altoona, Iowa, Greg and Julie (Miller) Pranke of Sioux City, Janice Pranke of Minneapolis, and Cheri and Chris Van Schepen of Runnells, Iowa; four grandchildren, Jaimie (Josh), Aaron, Nicole and Austin; two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Cale; stepchildren, Myrna Powers, Jean Wisor, Dale Finken, Mel Finken, Gary Finken, Charlene LeMoine, Dan Finken, Bill Saunders, Bob Saunders and Marie Primm; many stepgrandchildren and great-stepgrandchildren; a brother, Darrell and Frances Pranke of Sioux City; and a sister, Vera and Bill Manley of Akron, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; two brothers, Ed and Herman; a sister, Marge; and three stepchildren, Ron Finken, Glen Finken and Michael Saunders.

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.

Lloyd Mollet

M, b. 1926, d. 1929
Father*William Andrew Mollet b. 10 Apr 1883, d. 1930
Mother*Bessie Beebe Roush b. 26 Feb 1899, d. 24 Jun 1989
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1926Lloyd Mollet was born in 1926.
He was the son of William Andrew Mollet and Bessie Beebe Roush.
Death1929Lloyd Mollet died in 1929.

John P. Hamann

M, b. 1870, d. 1949
Father*Detleff F. Hamann b. Mar 1844, d. a Feb 1920
Mother*Mary C. (?) b. Nov 1847, d. a Feb 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1870John P. Hamann was born in 1870 at Denmark.
He was the son of Detleff F. Hamann and Mary C. (?).
Marriage1892John P. Hamann married Amelia Mollet, daughter of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither, in 1892.
Death1949John P. Hamann died in 1949.
Burial1949He was buried in 1949 at Wells, North Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
April 1910Antelope, Wells, North DakotaJohn P. Hamann was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Antelope, Wells, North Dakota.1
17 February 1920Chaseley, Wells, North DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Chaseley, Wells, North Dakota, living next door to Detleff F. Hamann.2
23 April 1940Belknap, Sanders, MontanaHe was listed as father in Edward William Hamann's household on the 1940 Census at Belknap, Sanders, Montana; living next door to John H. Hamann.3
  • John P. Hamann purchased land on 5 May 1910 at Township 146N Range 72W, Wells, North Dakota, Section 34 Acreage 160 Type 251101 Casetype PA DocID 128317.

Children of John P. Hamann and Amelia Mollet

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED204. Dwelling 30.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED246. Dwelling 30.
  3. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Belknap, Sanders, Montana; Roll: T627_2229; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-6.
  4. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: January 21, 1942 (unknown file date).
  5. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota (unknown file date).
  6. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, File Date: February 01, 1962 (unknown file date).
  7. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 570265 (unknown file date).

Lillie Mollet

F, b. circa 1891, d. 17 June 1893
Father*Gotthardt Mollet b. 4 May 1854, d. 2 Sep 1935
Mother*Mary Josephine Braunesreither b. 18 Aug 1854, d. 5 Dec 1921
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLillie Mollet was also known as Lilly.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1891Lillie Mollet was born circa 1891.
She was the daughter of Gotthardt Mollet and Mary Josephine Braunesreither.
Death17 June 1893Lillie Mollet died on 17 June 1893 age 2 years.

Warren John Mollet

M
Father*Charles Mollet b. 12 Jan 1856, d. 1928
Mother*Alice C. Armstrong b. 11 Sep 1867, d. 15 Mar 1932
Life EventDateDescription
Warren John Mollet was the son of Charles Mollet and Alice C. Armstrong.

Henry J. Mollet

M, b. 27 November 1894
Father*Charles Mollet b. 12 Jan 1856, d. 1928
Mother*Alice C. Armstrong b. 11 Sep 1867, d. 15 Mar 1932
Adoptive fatherChrist Yepsen b. Jan 1852, d. a 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry J. Mollet was also known as H. H.
NicknameHenry J. Mollet also went by the name of Harry.
Name VariationHenry J. Mollet was also known as Henry Harry Yepsen surname of adopted-dad.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 November 1894Henry J. Mollet was born on 27 November 1894 at Greenville, Bond, Illinois, also reported as Nov 1896.
He was the son of Charles Mollet and Alice C. Armstrong.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Central, Bond, IllinoisHenry J. Mollet was listed as a son in Alice C. Armstrong's household on the 1900 Census at Central, Bond, Illinois.1
1910Walnut, Bureau, IllinoisHenry J. Mollet was listed as an adopted son in Christ Yepsen's household on the 1910 Census at Walnut, Bureau, Illinois.2
1920Ontario, Knox, IllinoisHenry J. Mollet was listed as a roomer living with the H. A. Branard family on the 1920 Census at Ontario, Knox, Illinois.3
1920Walnut, Bureau, IllinoisHe was listed as an adopted son in Christ Yepsen's household on the 1920 Census at Walnut, Bureau, Illinois.4
  • Henry J. Mollet was a master plumber in 1920.
  • He obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; Name: Henry Harry Yepsen
    Birth Date: 27 Nov 1894
    Birth Place: Greenville, Illinois
    Father: Charles Mollett
    Mother: Alice Armstrong.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central, Bond, Illinois; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240237.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walnut, Bureau, Illinois; Roll: T624_232; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1374245.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ontario, Knox, Illinois; Roll: T625_380; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 185; Image: 518.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walnut, Bureau, Illinois; Roll: T625_300; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 1043.

Mae Ethel Mollet

F, b. 20 July 1893, d. after 1972
Father*Charles Mollet b. 12 Jan 1856, d. 1928
Mother*Alice C. Armstrong b. 11 Sep 1867, d. 15 Mar 1932
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMae Ethel Mollet was also known as Ethel Mae.
Name VariationMae Ethel Mollet was also known as Mollett.
Married Name26 November 1949As of 26 November 1949,her married name was Frye.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 July 1893Mae Ethel Mollet was born on 20 July 1893 at Greenville, Bond, Illinois, also reported as Jul 1892; also reported as 20 Jul 1899.
She was the daughter of Charles Mollet and Alice C. Armstrong.
Marriage26 November 1949Mae Ethel Mollet married Leeland Hause Frye, son of John Frank Frye and Emma J. Hause, on 26 November 1949 at 1st marriage for her; 2nd for him, Trumbull, Ohio, Marriage record of Mae Ethel Mollett (Mollet) and Lee Hause Frye.
Marriage record of Mae Ethel Mollett (Mollet) and Lee Hause Frye 26 Nov 1949 Trumbull, Ohio
Deathafter 1972Mae Ethel Mollet died after 1972.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Central, Bond, IllinoisMae Ethel Mollet was listed as a daughter in Alice C. Armstrong's household on the 1900 Census at Central, Bond, Illinois.1
  • Mae Ethel Mollet was a cafeteria manager in 1949.

Child of Mae Ethel Mollet and Leeland Hause Frye

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central, Bond, Illinois; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240237.

Leeland Hause Frye

M, b. 25 April 1896, d. 9 February 1972
Father*John Frank Frye b. 17 Mar 1872, d. 1951
Mother*Emma J. Hause b. 5 Mar 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLeeland Hause Frye was also known as Leland Hause.
Name VariationLeeland Hause Frye was also known as Lee Hause.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 April 1896Leeland Hause Frye was born on 25 April 1896 at Driftwood, Cameron, Pennsylvania, also reported as 25 Apr 1895.
He was the son of John Frank Frye and Emma J. Hause.
Marriage9 October 1939Leeland Hause Frye married Nellie Katherine Bennett on 9 October 1939 at Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
Marriage26 November 1949Leeland Hause Frye married Mae Ethel Mollet, daughter of Charles Mollet and Alice C. Armstrong, on 26 November 1949 at 1st marriage for her; 2nd for him, Trumbull, Ohio, Marriage record of Mae Ethel Mollett (Mollet) and Lee Hause Frye.
Marriage record of Mae Ethel Mollett (Mollet) and Lee Hause Frye 26 Nov 1949 Trumbull, Ohio
Death9 February 1972Leeland Hause Frye died on 9 February 1972 at Buffalo, New York, at age 75 Leland (Lee) Frye obituary.
Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 10 Feb 1972 - Leland (Lee) Frye obituary
  • Leeland Hause Frye was a policeman in 1949.
  • He lived circa 1954 at 236 Plymouth Ave, Rochester, New York.

Child of Leeland Hause Frye and Mae Ethel Mollet

Child of Leeland Hause Frye and Nellie Katherine Bennett

William Leland Frye

M, b. 26 July 1923, d. 9 May 1988
Father*Leeland Hause Frye b. 25 Apr 1896, d. 9 Feb 1972
Step-mother*Mae Ethel Mollet b. 20 Jul 1893, d. a 1972
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 July 1923William Leland Frye was born on 26 July 1923.
He was the son of Leeland Hause Frye and Mae Ethel Mollet.
Death9 May 1988William Leland Frye died on 9 May 1988 at age 64.

Clifford Lyle Hoyt

M, b. 11 April 1899, d. 16 January 1972
Father*Fred G. Hoyt b. Nov 1873, d. b 1902
Mother*Susan Edith Shreve b. 28 Sep 1878, d. 3 Jun 1953
Adoptive fatherCharles Walter Witzel b. 19 Oct 1869, d. 14 Dec 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationClifford Lyle Hoyt was also known as Witzel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 April 1899Clifford Lyle Hoyt was born on 11 April 1899 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Fred G. Hoyt and Susan Edith Shreve.
Marriage26 May 1924Clifford Lyle Hoyt married Ausil Gift on 26 May 1924.
Death16 January 1972Clifford Lyle Hoyt died on 16 January 1972 at Washington at age 72.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Hillsboro, Vernon, WisconsinClifford Lyle Hoyt was listed as a son in Fred G. Hoyt's household on the 1900 Census at Hillsboro, Vernon, Wisconsin.1
26 April 1910Forest, Richland, WisconsinClifford Lyle Hoyt was listed as a step-son in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1910 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.2
1920Forest, Richland, WisconsinClifford Lyle Hoyt was listed as a son (actually step-son) in Charles Walter Witzel's household on the 1920 Census at Forest, Richland, Wisconsin.3
  • Clifford Lyle Hoyt was adopted.

Child of Clifford Lyle Hoyt and Ausil Gift

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hillsboro, Vernon, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1820; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 162.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1732; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0092; Image: 948; FHL Number: 1375745.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Forest, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2013; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 199; Image: 157.

Elsie B. Winter

F, b. 18 February 1902, d. before 1910
Father*John Ludwig Winter b. 25 Jan 1856, d. 7 Feb 1924
Mother*Josephine Mollet b. 20 Dec 1860, d. 17 Dec 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 February 1902Elsie B. Winter was born on 18 February 1902.
She was the daughter of John Ludwig Winter and Josephine Mollet.
Deathbefore 1910Elsie B. Winter died before 1910.

Charles William Winter

M, b. 6 February 1889, d. 9 February 1889
Father*John Ludwig Winter b. 25 Jan 1856, d. 7 Feb 1924
Mother*Josephine Mollet b. 20 Dec 1860, d. 17 Dec 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 February 1889Charles William Winter was born on 6 February 1889.
He was the son of John Ludwig Winter and Josephine Mollet.
Death9 February 1889Charles William Winter died on 9 February 1889.
Burialafter 9 February 1889He was buried after 9 February 1889 at Rahn's Cemetery, Central, Yankton, South Dakota.

Josephine Otilie Winter

F, b. 15 May 1881, d. 31 August 1882
Father*John Ludwig Winter b. 25 Jan 1856, d. 7 Feb 1924
Mother*Josephine Mollet b. 20 Dec 1860, d. 17 Dec 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 May 1881Josephine Otilie Winter was born on 15 May 1881.
She was the daughter of John Ludwig Winter and Josephine Mollet.
Death31 August 1882Josephine Otilie Winter died on 31 August 1882 at age 1.
Burialafter 31 August 1882She was buried after 31 August 1882 at Rahn's Cemetery, Central, Yankton, South Dakota.

John August Winter

M, b. 9 February 1883, d. 28 June 1963
Father*John Ludwig Winter b. 25 Jan 1856, d. 7 Feb 1924
Mother*Josephine Mollet b. 20 Dec 1860, d. 17 Dec 1920
John August Winter - circa 1900-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn August Winter was also known as Winters.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 February 1883John August Winter was born on 9 February 1883 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John Ludwig Winter and Josephine Mollet.
Marriagecirca 1913John August Winter married Martha Ida Bohlman, daughter of William M. Bohlman and Helen Grabow, circa 1913.
Death28 June 1963John August Winter died on 28 June 1963 at Todd, Minnesota, at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 June 1900Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South DakotaJohn August Winter was listed as a son in John Ludwig Winter's household on the 1900 Census at Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South Dakota.1
23 April 1910Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South DakotaJohn August Winter was listed as a son in John Ludwig Winter's household on the 1910 Census at Township 95 Range 56, Yankton, South Dakota.2
2 January 1920Central, Yankton, South DakotaJohn August Winter was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota, Next door to John L Winter..3
April 1930Central, Yankton, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Central, Yankton, South Dakota, living two door away from Emil Winters.4
  • Circa 1900 John L and Josephine (Mollet) Winter family portrait including son-in-law Joseph Koranda and granddaughter Josephine Koranda.
  • On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Yankton, South Dakota.

Children of John August Winter and Martha Ida Bohlman

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED355. Dwelling 85.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED449. Dwelling 42.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED264. Sheet 1B. Dwelling 15.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-27. Dwelling 49.

Malwine Maria Winter

F, b. 18 May 1885, d. 27 August 1892
Father*John Ludwig Winter b. 25 Jan 1856, d. 7 Feb 1924
Mother*Josephine Mollet b. 20 Dec 1860, d. 17 Dec 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 May 1885Malwine Maria Winter was born on 18 May 1885.
She was the daughter of John Ludwig Winter and Josephine Mollet.
Death27 August 1892Malwine Maria Winter died on 27 August 1892 at age 7.
Burialafter 27 August 1892She was buried after 27 August 1892 at Rahn's Cemetery, Central, Yankton, South Dakota.

Harvey Scott

M, d. before 1954
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarvey Scott married Matilda Hilda Koranda, daughter of Joseph Koranda and Mathilda Wilhelmina Winter.
Deathbefore 1954Harvey Scott died before 1954.

William Lacy Tomason

M, b. 22 January 1902, d. 26 September 1976
Father*Albert Ross Tomason
Mother*Mittie Belle Hoag b. 19 Apr 1878, d. 30 Jan 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Lacy Tomason was also known as Lacy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 January 1902William Lacy Tomason was born on 22 January 1902 at Vermillion, South Dakota.
He was the son of Albert Ross Tomason and Mittie Belle Hoag.
Marriagecirca 1923William Lacy Tomason married Lucy Emma Koranda, daughter of Joseph Koranda and Mathilda Wilhelmina Winter, circa 1923.
Death26 September 1976William Lacy Tomason died on 26 September 1976 at age 74.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 April 1930Morris, Stevens, MinnesotaWilliam Lacy Tomason was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Morris, Stevens, Minnesota.1

Children of William Lacy Tomason and Lucy Emma Koranda

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14. Dwelling 41.

Gerald Myron Tomason

M, b. 4 January 1927, d. 12 September 1994
Father*William Lacy Tomason b. 22 Jan 1902, d. 26 Sep 1976
Mother*Lucy Emma Koranda b. 18 May 1906, d. 18 Feb 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald Myron Tomason was also known as Gerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 January 1927Gerald Myron Tomason was born on 4 January 1927 at Minnesota.
He was the son of William Lacy Tomason and Lucy Emma Koranda.
Death12 September 1994Gerald Myron Tomason died on 12 September 1994 at age 67.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 April 1930Morris, Stevens, MinnesotaGerald Myron Tomason was listed as a son in William Lacy Tomason's household on the 1930 Census at Morris, Stevens, Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14. Dwelling 41.