Ruth Marie Casper

F, b. 13 August 1922, d. 25 January 2016
Father*Charles Casper b. 18 Oct 1886, d. 13 Jul 1971
Mother*Milda Anna Steiner b. 5 Sep 1894, d. 14 Mar 1986
Charts
Joseph Mollet Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1944As of 1944,her married name was Steiner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1922Ruth Marie Casper was born on 13 August 1922 at Highland, Madison, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Charles Casper and Milda Anna Steiner.
Marriage1944Ruth Marie Casper married Leland E. Steiner in 1944.
Death25 January 2016Ruth Marie Casper died on 25 January 2016 at Highland, Madison, Illinois, at age 93.

Leland E. Steiner

M, b. 9 April 1923, d. 26 February 1988
Charts
Joseph Mollet Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 April 1923Leland E. Steiner was born on 9 April 1923 at Highland, Madison, Illinois.
Marriage1944He married Ruth Marie Casper, daughter of Charles Casper and Milda Anna Steiner, in 1944.
Death26 February 1988Leland E. Steiner died on 26 February 1988 at Highland, Madison, Illinois, at age 64.

Leona Marion Casper

F, b. 2 February 1925, d. 28 December 1979
Father*Charles Casper b. 18 Oct 1886, d. 13 Jul 1971
Mother*Milda Anna Steiner b. 5 Sep 1894, d. 14 Mar 1986
Charts
Joseph Mollet Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1944As of 1944,her married name was Iberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1925Leona Marion Casper was born on 2 February 1925 at Highland, Madison, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Charles Casper and Milda Anna Steiner.
Marriage1944Leona Marion Casper married Robert Edmund Iberg in 1944.
Death28 December 1979Leona Marion Casper died on 28 December 1979 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 54.

Robert Edmund Iberg

M, b. 14 April 1923, d. 28 December 1979
Charts
Joseph Mollet Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 April 1923Robert Edmund Iberg was born on 14 April 1923 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Marriage1944He married Leona Marion Casper, daughter of Charles Casper and Milda Anna Steiner, in 1944.
Death28 December 1979Robert Edmund Iberg died on 28 December 1979 at Illinois at age 56.

Laurene L. Casper

F, b. 22 November 1927, d. 4 August 2020
Father*Charles Casper b. 18 Oct 1886, d. 13 Jul 1971
Mother*Milda Anna Steiner b. 5 Sep 1894, d. 14 Mar 1986
Charts
Joseph Mollet Descendants Chart
Laurene (Casper) Riggs
Laurene Casper 1951 senior portrait Highland High School, Highland, Madison, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 August 1948As of 19 August 1948,her married name was Riggs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 November 1927Laurene L. Casper was born on 22 November 1927 at Grantfork, Madison, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Charles Casper and Milda Anna Steiner.
Marriage19 August 1948Laurene L. Casper married Reverand John C. Riggs on 19 August 1948.
Death4 August 2020Laurene L. Casper died on 4 August 2020 at Clark, Indiana, at age 92 Laurene L. Riggs, age 92, formerly of Highland, IL died Tuesday, August 04, 2020, at Westminster Assisted Living in Clarksville, IN.

She was born on November 22, 1927, in Grantfork, IL, the daughter of Charles and Milda (nee Steiner) Casper.

On August 19, 1948, she married Rev. John C. Riggs at Highland, IL. He passed away on February 05, 2011.

She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ.

Laurene was born at home in Grantfork, IL. She graduated Highland High School in 1945. She worked as a secretary at CJ Hug Company. After her marriage, she and her husband, John, moved to Elmhurst, IL while John attended Elmhurst College. After his graduation they moved to Webster Grove, MO while John attended Eden Seminary. While there she worked as a secretary at Webster Grove Schools and as a Teachers Aid. After her husband graduated, they served many churches in Iowa, Chicago, Mascoutah, and North Aurora. Laurene kept busy raising their 5 children. She was active in the churches they served, being part of the Women’s Guild at those churches. In 1970 she earned a Teaching Certificate from Belleville Junior College and she worked as a Substitute Teacher. She and her husband were involved with United Marriage Encounter and traveled extensively attending meetings and interacting with couples for marriage counseling. After retirement from ministry, they moved to rural Carlyle, IL and entertained their children and families for 13 years. Then they moved to Highland and enjoyed being with their ancestral families and friends. One of Laurene’s past times was quilting and knitting.

Survivors include :
Son – John C. (Lori) Riggs, Jeffersonville, IN
Son – Dr. Paul A. (Mary) Riggs, Oskaloosa, IA
Daughter – Diann L. (Rev. Dan) Gute, Calumet City, IL
Son – David L. (April) Riggs, Amarillo, TX
Son – Daniel C. Riggs, North Aurora, IL
Grandchild – Ben (Carly) Riggs
Grandchild – Amanda Carlisle
Grandchild – Wesley (Romina) Riggs
Grandchild – Luther (Ashley) Riggs
Grandchild – Zachary (Bryn) Riggs
Grandchild – Aaron (Maggie) Riggs
Grandchild – Sarah (Tim) Taylor
Grandchild – Derek (Erin) Gute
Grandchild – Melinda (Arden) DeCuir
Grandchild – Jessica (John) McMeans
Grandchild – Nick (Taylor) Riggs
Grandchild – Jacob Riggs
Grandchild – Allison Riggs
Grandchild – Ava Riggs
Great Grandchild – Tate Riggs
Great Grandchild – Finn Riggs
Great Grandchild – Sutter Riggs
Great Grandchild – Piper Gute
Great Grandchild – Vera Gute
Great Grandchild – Reuben Gute
Great Grandchild – Levi Carlisle
Great Grandchild – Logan Carlisle
Great Grandchild – Myles Gute
Great Grandchild – Cassidy McMeans
Great Grandchild – Avery Riggs
Great Grandchild – Titus Taylor
Great Grandchild – Grant Riggs
Sister – Betty M. Tschannen, Highland, IL
Sister – Eunice (Dr. Arlo) Landolt, Baton Rouge, LA

She was preceded in death by :
Father – Charles C. Casper
Mother – Milda A. Casper, nee Steiner
Husband – Rev. John C. Riggs – Died 2/05/2011
Sister – Esther H. Baumann – Died 8/31/2011
Sister – Ruth M. Steiner – Died 1/25/2016
Sister – Leona M. Iberg – Died 12/30/1979

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM on Saturday, August 08, 2020, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Private funeral service will be at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL, with Rev. Eric Quinney-Burnard officiating.

Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL.

Reverand John C. Riggs

M, b. 10 May 1926, d. 5 February 2011
Charts
Joseph Mollet Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 May 1926Reverand John C. Riggs was born on 10 May 1926 at Madison, Illinois.
Marriage19 August 1948He married Laurene L. Casper, daughter of Charles Casper and Milda Anna Steiner, on 19 August 1948.
Death5 February 2011Reverand John C. Riggs died on 5 February 2011 at Madison, Illinois, at age 84.

Frederick Hinzman

M, d. before 1907
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1895Frederick Hinzman married Emma Marie Peters, daughter of August Peters and Caroline Sodewasser, before 1895.
Deathbefore 1907Frederick Hinzman died before 1907.

Children of Frederick Hinzman and Emma Marie Peters

John McDonald

M, b. 1867, d. before 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1867John McDonald was born in 1867 at Canada.
Marriagecirca 1907He married Emma Marie Peters, daughter of August Peters and Caroline Sodewasser, circa 1907.
Deathbefore 1920John McDonald died before 1920.

Children of John McDonald and Emma Marie Peters

Vearney John Hinzman

M, b. 30 September 1895, d. 17 January 1941
Father*Frederick Hinzman d. b 1907
Mother*Emma Marie Peters b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 17 Jul 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVearney John Hinzman was also known as Verne John.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 September 1895Vearney John Hinzman was born on 30 September 1895 at Tyndall, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
He was the son of Frederick Hinzman and Emma Marie Peters.
Death17 January 1941Vearney John Hinzman died on 17 January 1941 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, at age 45.

Reinhart Fredrick Hinzman

M, b. 14 March 1899, d. 6 March 1947
Father*Frederick Hinzman d. b 1907
Mother*Emma Marie Peters b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 17 Jul 1945
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 March 1899Reinhart Fredrick Hinzman was born on 14 March 1899 at Tyndall, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
He was the son of Frederick Hinzman and Emma Marie Peters.
Marriage24 September 1925Reinhart Fredrick Hinzman married Dorothy Lindstrom on 24 September 1925 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
Death6 March 1947Reinhart Fredrick Hinzman died on 6 March 1947 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, at age 47.

Child of Reinhart Fredrick Hinzman and Dorothy Lindstrom

Ralph Arnold McDonald

M, b. 2 January 1910, d. 25 January 1971
Father*John McDonald b. 1867, d. b 1920
Mother*Emma Marie Peters b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 17 Jul 1945
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRalph Arnold McDonald married Dorothy Blanche Smith.
Birth2 January 1910Ralph Arnold McDonald was born on 2 January 1910 at Avon, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
He was the son of John McDonald and Emma Marie Peters.
Death25 January 1971Ralph Arnold McDonald died on 25 January 1971 at Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, at age 61.

Child of Ralph Arnold McDonald and Dorothy Blanche Smith

Catherine Caroline McDonald

F, b. 26 July 1908, d. 17 January 1989
Father*John McDonald b. 1867, d. b 1920
Mother*Emma Marie Peters b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 17 Jul 1945
Catherine (McDonald) Connors 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherine Caroline McDonald was also known as Katherine Caroline.
Married NameHer married name was Connors.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatherine Caroline McDonald married Earl Emmet Connors.
Birth26 July 1908Catherine Caroline McDonald was born on 26 July 1908 at Yankton, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John McDonald and Emma Marie Peters.
Death17 January 1989Catherine Caroline McDonald died on 17 January 1989 at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, at age 80 Catherine (McDonald) Connors obituary.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 19 Jan 1989 - Catherine (McDonald) Connors obituary
  • Catherine Caroline McDonald witnessed the death of Emma Marie Peters on 17 July 1945 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Emma Marie (Peters) Hinzman McDonald obituary.

Children of Catherine Caroline McDonald and Earl Emmet Connors

Earl Emmet Connors

M, b. 10 November 1900, d. 11 March 1988
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEarl Emmet Connors married Catherine Caroline McDonald, daughter of John McDonald and Emma Marie Peters.
Birth10 November 1900Earl Emmet Connors was born on 10 November 1900 at Union, South Dakota.
Death11 March 1988He died on 11 March 1988 at San Diego, California, at age 87.

Children of Earl Emmet Connors and Catherine Caroline McDonald

Sanford Leo Hinzman

M, b. 13 November 1901, d. 8 March 1995
Father*Frederick Hinzman d. b 1907
Mother*Emma Marie Peters b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 17 Jul 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSanford Leo Hinzman was also known as Sandford Leo.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 November 1901Sanford Leo Hinzman was born on 13 November 1901 at Avon, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
He was the son of Frederick Hinzman and Emma Marie Peters.
Marriage16 June 1934Sanford Leo Hinzman married Marie Morehead on 16 June 1934.
Death8 March 1995Sanford Leo Hinzman died on 8 March 1995 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 93 Sanford "Sandy" Hinzman, 93, of LeMars, died Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at Floyd Valley Hospital in LeMars.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in LeMars with the Rev. Shirley Textor officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Adaville. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Hinzman was born Nov. 13, 1901, in Avon, S.D., the son of Fred and Emma (Peters) Hinzman. He attended school at Avon. On June 16, 1934, he married Marie Morehead at Elk Point, S.D. The couple lived in Omaha for many years. He had been a salesman and had worked in the shipping department of an auto parts store. They retired in 1976 and moved to LeMars. Mrs. Hinzman died July 1, 1987.

Survivors include a brother-in-law, Lloyd Morehead of Akron; a sister-in-law, Winnie Morehead of LeMars, and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathrine Connors.

Marie Morehead

F, b. 7 January 1907, d. 1 July 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 June 1934As of 16 June 1934,her married name was Hinzman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 January 1907Marie Morehead was born on 7 January 1907 at Iowa.
Marriage16 June 1934She married Sanford Leo Hinzman, son of Frederick Hinzman and Emma Marie Peters, on 16 June 1934.
Death1 July 1987Marie Morehead died on 1 July 1987 at age 80.

John Y. Pritzkau

M, b. 30 March 1873, d. 16 November 1935
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 March 1873John Y. Pritzkau was born on 30 March 1873 at Russia also reported as Mar 1874.
Marriagecirca 1896He married Alvina J. Peters, daughter of August Peters and Caroline Sodewasser, circa 1896.
Death16 November 1935John Y. Pritzkau died on 16 November 1935 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, at age 62.

Children of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters

Elsie Caroline Pritzkau

F, b. 1 December 1896, d. 17 May 1986
Father*John Y. Pritzkau b. 30 Mar 1873, d. 16 Nov 1935
Mother*Alvina J. Peters b. 6 Feb 1877, d. 25 Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Richey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElsie Caroline Pritzkau married Ersie Willard Richey Sr.
Birth1 December 1896Elsie Caroline Pritzkau was born on 1 December 1896 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters.
Death17 May 1986Elsie Caroline Pritzkau died on 17 May 1986 at Multnomah, Oregon, at age 89.

Ersie Willard Richey Sr.

M, b. 22 July 1894, d. 13 June 1958
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageErsie Willard Richey Sr. married Elsie Caroline Pritzkau, daughter of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters.
Birth22 July 1894Ersie Willard Richey Sr. was born on 22 July 1894.
Death13 June 1958He died on 13 June 1958 at age 63.

Laura Lydia Pritzkau

F, b. 3 February 1898, d. 8 January 1998
Father*John Y. Pritzkau b. 30 Mar 1873, d. 16 Nov 1935
Mother*Alvina J. Peters b. 6 Feb 1877, d. 25 Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1930As of before 1930,her married name was Voss.
Married Name26 November 1931As of 26 November 1931,her married name was Sampson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 February 1898Laura Lydia Pritzkau was born on 3 February 1898 at Bon Homme, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters.
Divorcebefore 1930Laura Lydia Pritzkau and John Carl Voss were divorced before 1930.
Marriagebefore 1930Laura Lydia Pritzkau married John Carl Voss before 1930.
Marriage26 November 1931Laura Lydia Pritzkau married Bernard Patrick Sampson on 26 November 1931 at Davison, South Dakota.
Death8 January 1998Laura Lydia Pritzkau died on 8 January 1998 at age 99.

Harry Clarence Pritzkau

M, b. 11 March 1900, d. 2 October 1975
Father*John Y. Pritzkau b. 30 Mar 1873, d. 16 Nov 1935
Mother*Alvina J. Peters b. 6 Feb 1877, d. 25 Jun 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 March 1900Harry Clarence Pritzkau was born on 11 March 1900 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters.
Marriage5 August 1925Harry Clarence Pritzkau married Thelma Beatrice Hall on 5 August 1925 at Hand, South Dakota.
Marriageafter 1965Harry Clarence Pritzkau married Florence Caroline Christiansen after 1965.
Death2 October 1975Harry Clarence Pritzkau died on 2 October 1975 at age 75.

Bernard Patrick Sampson

M, b. 2 March 1904, d. 7 February 2003
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 March 1904Bernard Patrick Sampson was born on 2 March 1904 at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Marriage26 November 1931He married Laura Lydia Pritzkau, daughter of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters, on 26 November 1931 at Davison, South Dakota.
Death7 February 2003Bernard Patrick Sampson died on 7 February 2003 at Multnomah, Oregon, at age 98.

Christian J. Bangert

M, b. 2 April 1862, d. 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristian J. Bangert was also known as Christ.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 April 1862Christian J. Bangert was born on 2 April 1862 at Germany.
Marriagebefore 1930He married Alvina J. Peters, daughter of August Peters and Caroline Sodewasser, before 1930.
Death1944Christian J. Bangert died in 1944.

Florence Caroline Christiansen

F, b. 4 February 1905, d. 8 January 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Nameafter 1965As of after 1965,her married name was Pritzkau.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 February 1905Florence Caroline Christiansen was born on 4 February 1905 at Iowa.
Marriageafter 1965She married Harry Clarence Pritzkau, son of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters, after 1965.
Death8 January 1998Florence Caroline Christiansen died on 8 January 1998 at Oregon at age 92.

Thelma Beatrice Hall

F, b. 12 March 1906, d. 18 June 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 August 1925As of 5 August 1925,her married name was Pritzkau.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1906Thelma Beatrice Hall was born on 12 March 1906 at Canada.
Marriage5 August 1925She married Harry Clarence Pritzkau, son of John Y. Pritzkau and Alvina J. Peters, on 5 August 1925 at Hand, South Dakota.
Death18 June 1965Thelma Beatrice Hall died on 18 June 1965 at Seattle, King, Washington, at age 59.

Laura Hinzman

F, b. 6 March 1903, d. 1 October 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1932As of 1932,her married name was Vesper.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 March 1903Laura Hinzman was born on 6 March 1903 at Avon, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
Marriage1932She married Adolph C. J. Vesper, son of Charles August Vesper and Caroline Peters, in 1932.
Death1 October 2002Laura Hinzman died on 1 October 2002 at Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, at age 99.

Pearl Alice Roose

F, b. 15 February 1910, d. 28 December 1978
Father*Edward Phillip Roose b. 12 May 1878, d. 20 Jun 1944
Mother*Elizabeth Josie Peters b. 11 Apr 1884, d. 3 Dec 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Beavin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePearl Alice Roose married William Herman Beavin, son of Henry L. Beavin and Marsha A. Metcalfe.
Birth15 February 1910Pearl Alice Roose was born on 15 February 1910 at Avon, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Edward Phillip Roose and Elizabeth Josie Peters.
Death28 December 1978Pearl Alice Roose died on 28 December 1978 at age 68.

Mildred M. Roose

F, b. 1 February 1906, d. 6 March 1995
Father*Edward Phillip Roose b. 12 May 1878, d. 20 Jun 1944
Mother*Elizabeth Josie Peters b. 11 Apr 1884, d. 3 Dec 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 February 1927As of 18 February 1927,her married name was Beavin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 February 1906Mildred M. Roose was born on 1 February 1906 at Avon, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Edward Phillip Roose and Elizabeth Josie Peters.
Marriage18 February 1927Mildred M. Roose married Joseph J. Beavin, son of Henry L. Beavin and Marsha A. Metcalfe, on 18 February 1927.
Death6 March 1995Mildred M. Roose died on 6 March 1995 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, at age 89.

Joseph J. Beavin

M, b. 29 May 1908
Father*Henry L. Beavin b. 1871, d. 1925
Mother*Marsha A. Metcalfe b. 1876, d. 9 Sep 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph J. Beavin was also known as Jerry J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 May 1908Joseph J. Beavin was born on 29 May 1908 at Kentucky.
He was the son of Henry L. Beavin and Marsha A. Metcalfe.
Marriage18 February 1927Joseph J. Beavin married Mildred M. Roose, daughter of Edward Phillip Roose and Elizabeth Josie Peters, on 18 February 1927.

Harold Benjamin Roose

M, b. 20 June 1904, d. 29 June 1982
Father*Edward Phillip Roose b. 12 May 1878, d. 20 Jun 1944
Mother*Elizabeth Josie Peters b. 11 Apr 1884, d. 3 Dec 1957
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1904Harold Benjamin Roose was born on 20 June 1904 at Avon, Bon Homme, South Dakota.
He was the son of Edward Phillip Roose and Elizabeth Josie Peters.
Marriage16 August 1928Harold Benjamin Roose married Mary Lee Beavin, daughter of Henry L. Beavin and Marsha A. Metcalfe, on 16 August 1928 at Bon Homme, South Dakota.
Death29 June 1982Harold Benjamin Roose died on 29 June 1982 at San Diego, California, at age 78.

Mary Lee Beavin

F, b. 10 May 1910, d. 25 March 1986
Father*Henry L. Beavin b. 1871, d. 1925
Mother*Marsha A. Metcalfe b. 1876, d. 9 Sep 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 August 1928As of 16 August 1928,her married name was Roose.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 May 1910Mary Lee Beavin was born on 10 May 1910 at Kentucky.
She was the daughter of Henry L. Beavin and Marsha A. Metcalfe.
Marriage16 August 1928Mary Lee Beavin married Harold Benjamin Roose, son of Edward Phillip Roose and Elizabeth Josie Peters, on 16 August 1928 at Bon Homme, South Dakota.
Death25 March 1986Mary Lee Beavin died on 25 March 1986 at San Diego, California, at age 75.