John Gordon

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Mary Elizabeth Helbing

F, b. 1965, d. May 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1965Mary Elizabeth Helbing was born in 1965.
DeathMay 1965She died in May 1965 at in infancy Mary Elizabeth Helbing obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 1, 1965 - Mary Elizabeth Helbing obituary

Hildegard Pickel

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Margan.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHildegard Pickel married Joseph Margan.

Child of Hildegard Pickel and Joseph Margan

Thomas David Kerkenbush

M, b. 21 January 1949, d. 4 June 1949
Father*Alfred Joseph Kerkenbush b. 15 May 1925, d. 30 Jul 2018
Mother*Erma Margan b. 29 May 1928, d. 26 Aug 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 January 1949Thomas David Kerkenbush was born on 21 January 1949 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Alfred Joseph Kerkenbush and Erma Margan.
Death4 June 1949Thomas David Kerkenbush died on 4 June 1949 Thomas David Kerkenbush obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 5, 1949 - Thomas David Kerkenbush obituary

Gene Kerkenbush

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Hannah (?)

F, d. after 1939
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ulbrich.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHannah (?) married (?) Ulbrich.
Deathafter 1939Hannah (?) died after 1939.

Child of Hannah (?) and (?) Ulbrich

(?) Ulbrich

M, d. before 1939
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Ulbrich married Hannah (?).
Deathbefore 1939(?) Ulbrich died before 1939.

Child of (?) Ulbrich and Hannah (?)

Ollie Hufnagel

M, d. between 1947 and 1974
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOllie Hufnagel was also known as Al.
Life EventDateDescription
Ollie Hufnagel was the son of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Deathbetween 1947 and 1974Ollie Hufnagel died between 1947 and 1974.

William Hufnagel

M, d. between 1947 and 1974
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Life EventDateDescription
William Hufnagel was the son of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Deathbetween 1947 and 1974William Hufnagel died between 1947 and 1974.

Frank G. Siepker

M, b. 4 November 1903, d. April 1946
Father*Frank Siepker b. 1856, d. 1935
Mother*Catherine Mechler b. 1864, d. 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 November 1903Frank G. Siepker was born on 4 November 1903 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frank Siepker and Catherine Mechler.
DeathApril 1946Frank G. Siepker died in April 1946 at age 42 Frank G Siepker obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 1, 1946 - Frank G Siepker obituary
Marriagebefore 1947He married Vernetta Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab, before 1947.

Child of Frank G. Siepker and Vernetta Hufnagel

(?) Hufnagel

F, d. between 1947 and 1974
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Butters.
Life EventDateDescription
(?) Hufnagel was the daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Marriage(?) Hufnagel married Harry Butters.
Deathbetween 1947 and 1974(?) Hufnagel died between 1947 and 1974.

Harry Butters

M, d. after 1947
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarry Butters married (?) Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Deathafter 1947Harry Butters died after 1947.

Shirley Marie Siepker

F
Father*Frank G. Siepker b. 4 Nov 1903, d. Apr 1946
Mother*Vernetta Hufnagel d. a 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Shirley Marie Siepker was the daughter of Frank G. Siepker and Vernetta Hufnagel.

Catherine Siepker

F, b. 1901, d. 2001
Father*Frank Siepker b. 1856, d. 1935
Mother*Catherine Mechler b. 1864, d. 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameOctober 1927As of October 1927,her married name was Zenz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1901Catherine Siepker was born in 1901.
She was the daughter of Frank Siepker and Catherine Mechler.
MarriageOctober 1927Catherine Siepker married Leo Zenz in October 1927 at St. Andrews Church, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, Leo Zenz and Catherine Seipker marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal October 19, 1927 - Leo Zenz and Catherine Seipker marriage announcement
Death2001Catherine Siepker died in 2001.

Leo Zenz

M, b. 1902, d. 1979
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1902Leo Zenz was born in 1902.
MarriageOctober 1927He married Catherine Siepker, daughter of Frank Siepker and Catherine Mechler, in October 1927 at St. Andrews Church, Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, Leo Zenz and Catherine Seipker marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal October 19, 1927 - Leo Zenz and Catherine Seipker marriage announcement
Death1979Leo Zenz died in 1979.

William F. Siepker

M, b. 11 June 1899, d. 23 May 1991
Father*Frank Siepker b. 1856, d. 1935
Mother*Catherine Mechler b. 1864, d. 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameWilliam F. Siepker also went by the name of Will.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 June 1899William F. Siepker was born on 11 June 1899 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frank Siepker and Catherine Mechler.
UNMARRIED1940As of 1940, William F. Siepker was never married.
Death23 May 1991He died on 23 May 1991 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 91.

Sadie (?)

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hufnagel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSadie (?) married Leo Hufnagel, son of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.

Child of Sadie (?) and Leo Hufnagel

Leo M. Hufnagel

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Father*Leo Hufnagel b. c 1906, d. Jan 1977
Mother*Sadie (?)
Life EventDateDescription
Leo M. Hufnagel was the son of Leo Hufnagel and Sadie (?).

(?) Hufnagel

F, d. June 1943
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was (?) Mercier.
Married NameHer married name was (?) Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
(?) Hufnagel was the daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Marriage(?) Hufnagel married Neil Mercier.
DeathJune 1943(?) Hufnagel died in June 1943.

Neil Mercier

M, d. after 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationNeil Mercier was also known as Mercer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNeil Mercier married (?) Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Deathafter 1943Neil Mercier died after 1943.

Knutson August Koopman

M, b. 24 June 1918, d. 21 January 2008
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1918Knutson August Koopman was born on 24 June 1918 at Iowa.
Marriage30 November 1944He married Helen Ann Heinen, daughter of Theodore Frank Heinen and Josephine M. Bauer, on 30 November 1944 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death21 January 2008Knutson August Koopman died on 21 January 2008 at Phoenix, Arizona, at age 89 Knudson August Koopman, age 89, died January 21, 2008 at his residence in Phoenix. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Helen Koopman; their three children Garold, Craig and Vanessa; 6 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Phil, Aaron, Ryan, Megan and Ashley; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 25th at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery.

Child of Knutson August Koopman and Helen Ann Heinen

Garold August Koopman

M, b. 13 September 1945, d. 7 April 2011
Father*Knutson August Koopman b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 21 Jan 2008
Mother*Helen Ann Heinen b. 17 Jan 1921, d. 17 Aug 2016
Garold (Gary) Koopman
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGarold August Koopman was also known as Gary.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 September 1945Garold August Koopman was born on 13 September 1945.
He was the son of Knutson August Koopman and Helen Ann Heinen.
Death7 April 2011Garold August Koopman died on 7 April 2011 at age 65.

Lloyd Pressly Conley

M, b. 13 March 1906, d. 26 April 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 March 1906Lloyd Pressly Conley was born on 13 March 1906.
Marriage19 July 1931He married Elsie Martha Bauer, daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp, on 19 July 1931 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death26 April 1994Lloyd Pressly Conley died on 26 April 1994 at age 88.

Andrew Grode

M, b. 10 December 1856, d. 6 April 1946
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1856Andrew Grode was born on 10 December 1856 at Wisconsin.
Marriage1888He married Magdalene Bauer, daughter of Frederick Vincent Bauer and Mary Fisch, in 1888.
Death6 April 1946Andrew Grode died on 6 April 1946 at South Dakota at age 89.

(?) Fest

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Fest married Lizzie Bauer, daughter of Frederick Vincent Bauer and Mary Fisch.

Minnie Bauer

F, b. before 1909, d. before 1922
Father*Frederick Mathias Bauer b. 17 Apr 1870, d. 3 Nov 1946
Mother*Anna E. Rupp b. 10 Apr 1868, d. 16 Oct 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1909Minnie Bauer was born before 1909.
She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Bauer and Anna E. Rupp.
Deathbefore 1922Minnie Bauer died before 1922.

Edgar Anthony Rupp

M, b. 7 February 1921, d. 10 February 1921
Father*Frank A. Rupp Jr. b. 28 Apr 1885, d. 20 May 1957
Mother*Nettie Louisa Zimmer b. 21 Oct 1888, d. 24 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 February 1921Edgar Anthony Rupp was born on 7 February 1921.
He was the son of Frank A. Rupp Jr. and Nettie Louisa Zimmer.
Death10 February 1921Edgar Anthony Rupp died on 10 February 1921.

Dora Anna Rupp

F, b. 24 June 1918, d. 14 August 1918
Father*Frank A. Rupp Jr. b. 28 Apr 1885, d. 20 May 1957
Mother*Nettie Louisa Zimmer b. 21 Oct 1888, d. 24 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1918Dora Anna Rupp was born on 24 June 1918 at twin with Lora Rose.
She was the daughter of Frank A. Rupp Jr. and Nettie Louisa Zimmer.
Death14 August 1918Dora Anna Rupp died on 14 August 1918 at died in infancy.

Lora Rose Rupp

F, b. 24 June 1918, d. 14 August 1918
Father*Frank A. Rupp Jr. b. 28 Apr 1885, d. 20 May 1957
Mother*Nettie Louisa Zimmer b. 21 Oct 1888, d. 24 Feb 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1918Lora Rose Rupp was born on 24 June 1918 at two with Dora Anna.
She was the daughter of Frank A. Rupp Jr. and Nettie Louisa Zimmer.
Death14 August 1918Lora Rose Rupp died on 14 August 1918 at died in infancy.

Kathryn Pitts

F, b. 19 June 1911, d. 6 August 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 May 1931As of 19 May 1931,her married name was George.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 June 1911Kathryn Pitts was born on 19 June 1911.
Marriage19 May 1931She married Leonard Jacob George, son of John Henry George and Rose Mary Rupp, on 19 May 1931 at Cherokee, Iowa.
Death6 August 2004Kathryn Pitts died on 6 August 2004 at age 93 Kathryn George, age 93, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died Friday, August 6, 2004 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

Funeral Mass will be held Monday, August 9, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Storm Lake, with Reverend Dale George officiating as celebrant and Reverends Bruce Lawler and Eriberto DaCosta as concelebrants. Deacon Bob Lenz and Homilist Reverend Andy Hoffman will also participate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.

Friends may call anytime after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 8, 2004 at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, where the family will be present. A Legion of Mary Rosary Service will be held at 3:30 and a Parish Vigil Service at 7:00, both at the funeral home.

Kathryn L. Pitts was born June 19, 1911 in Cherokee county, Iowa to William and Gertrude Pitts. She was baptized in June of 1911 and confirmed in 1920 at Visitation Parish in Maryhill, Iowa. Kathryn grew up in Cherokee county, attending grade school at Visitation Parish School before attending St. Joseph Catholic High School in LeMars, Iowa.

On May 19, 1931, Kathryn was united in marriage to Leonard J. George at Visitation Parish in Maryhill. Their union was blessed with two sons: Dale and Richard, and five daughters: Marilyn, Janice, Mary Ellen, Judith and Rosie. Kathryn and Leonard celebrated 53 happy years together before he died in 1983.

Kathryn was a loving wife and devoted mother who spent much of her lifetime making a warm and comfortable home for the family she treasured. In later years, she continued to provide moral support for her family, and very much enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren. Kathryn had a talent for and enjoyed cooking. She cooked for the parish priest at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake; if she learned anyone was ill, she made a point of learning their favorite food, which she then prepared and took to them.

An active and faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Kathryn participated and held offices in Catholic Daughters, Ladies Guild and Prayer Chain.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Father Dale George of Cave Creek, AZ, and Richard George of Collinsville, IL; daughters: Marilyn and husband Alfred Naughton of Carroll, IA, Janice Johnson of Woodstock, IL, Mary Ellen and husband Doug Palmer of Rockport, MO, Judith and husband Mike Murrell of Chilicothe, MO, and Rosie and husband Mark Vonnahme of LeMars, IA; 27 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Bob Rahn of Cherokee, IA; two sisters-in-law: Della George and Louise George, both of Cherokee, IA; and many other relatives and a host of friends.

Preceding Kathryn in death were her husband; grandson, Ricky Showers; brothers: Alvin, Melvin, Joseph and William Pitts; and sisters: Mary Ellen Leonard, Gertrude Messerole, Rose Zimmer and Helen Rahn.