Beatrice George

F, b. 12 December 1914, d. 29 March 1996
Father*Ira Homer George b. 18 Aug 1892, d. Mar 1975
Mother*Elsie Caroline Boehner b. 30 Jun 1892, d. Apr 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 December 1914Beatrice George was born on 12 December 1914 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Ira Homer George and Elsie Caroline Boehner.
Death29 March 1996Beatrice George died on 29 March 1996 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Bloom Township, Chicago Heights City, Cook, IllinoisBeatrice George was listed as a daughter in Ira Homer George's household on the 1930 Census at Bloom Township, Chicago Heights City, Cook, Illinois; living at 174 10th.1
  • Beatrice George lived at South Holland, Illinois.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-2020. Dwelling 85.

Dorothy George

F, b. circa 1917, d. circa 1994
Father*Ira Homer George b. 18 Aug 1892, d. Mar 1975
Mother*Elsie Caroline Boehner b. 30 Jun 1892, d. Apr 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hoffman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1917Dorothy George was born circa 1917 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Ira Homer George and Elsie Caroline Boehner.
Deathcirca 1994Dorothy George died circa 1994.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Bloom Township, Chicago Heights City, Cook, IllinoisDorothy George was listed as a daughter in Ira Homer George's household on the 1930 Census at Bloom Township, Chicago Heights City, Cook, Illinois; living at 174 10th.1
  • Dorothy George lived at Park Forest, Illinois.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-2020. Dwelling 85.

Freda Nadler

F, b. circa 1900
Father*Henry Nadler b. c 1870, d. 13 May 1945
Mother*Sophie (?) b. c 1876, d. b 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFreda Nadler was also known as Freida.
Married Namecirca 1925As of circa 1925,her married name was Boehner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1900Freda Nadler was born circa 1900 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Nadler and Sophie (?).
Marriagecirca 1925Freda Nadler married Henry Boehner, son of Emil Boehner and Elisabeth Wilhelmina Sophie Lina Klemme, circa 1925.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1910Will, Will, IllinoisFreda Nadler was listed as a daughter in Henry Nadler's household on the 1910 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.1
8 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisFreda Nadler was listed as wife in Henry Boehner's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2
  • Freda Nadler witnessed the death of Henry Nadler on 13 May 1945 at Crete, Will, Illinois; Henry Nadler obituary.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED201. Dwelling 69.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 197.

Edna Luecke

F, b. 29 September 1895, d. 28 December 1977
Father*Fred F. Luecke b. Nov 1839, d. b 1910
Mother*Sophia Engel Schreck b. 10 Jun 1858, d. 11 Feb 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdna Luecke was also known as Adna.
Married NameJanuary 1917As of January 1917,her married name was Boehner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1895Edna Luecke was born on 29 September 1895 at Washington, Will, Illinois, also reported as Nov 1895.
She was the daughter of Fred F. Luecke and Sophia Engel Schreck.
MarriageJanuary 1917Edna Luecke married Albert Boehner, son of Emil Boehner and Elisabeth Wilhelmina Sophie Lina Klemme, in January 1917 at Cook, Illinois, Edna Luecke and Albert Boehner marriage announcement.
Chicago Star Publications January 11, 1917 - Edna Luecke and Albert Boehner marriage announcement
Death28 December 1977Edna Luecke died on 28 December 1977 at age 82 Edna (Luecke) Boehner obituary.
Chicago Heights Star January 1, 1978 - Edna (Luecke) Boehner obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisEdna Luecke was listed as a daughter in Fred F. Luecke's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
22 April 1910Crete, Will, IllinoisEdna Luecke was listed as a daughter in Sophia Engel Schreck's household on the 1910 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisEdna Luecke was listed as wife in Albert Boehner's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.3

Children of Edna Luecke and Albert Boehner

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_ 354; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 147.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 597.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 282.

Vera Boehner

F, b. 23 January 1918
Father*Albert Boehner b. Dec 1890, d. b 1949
Mother*Edna Luecke b. 29 Sep 1895, d. 28 Dec 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1951As of before 1951,her married name was Oldenburg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 January 1918Vera Boehner was born on 23 January 1918 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Albert Boehner and Edna Luecke.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisVera Boehner was listed as a daughter in Albert Boehner's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 282.

Warren J. Boehner

M, b. 7 April 1922, d. November 1979
Father*Albert Boehner b. Dec 1890, d. b 1949
Mother*Edna Luecke b. 29 Sep 1895, d. 28 Dec 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1922Warren J. Boehner was born on 7 April 1922 at Illinois.
He was the son of Albert Boehner and Edna Luecke.
Marriage6 September 1952Warren J. Boehner married Netis Maxine Baker on 6 September 1952 at Cook, Illinois, marriage license obtained 29 Aug 1952.
DeathNovember 1979Warren J. Boehner died in November 1979 at age 57.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisWarren J. Boehner was listed as a son in Albert Boehner's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 282.

Bob Vermette

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBob Vermette married Viola Boehner, daughter of Emil Boehner and Elisabeth Wilhelmina Sophie Lina Klemme.

Child of Bob Vermette and Viola Boehner

Elizabeth Vermette

F
Father*Bob Vermette
Mother*Viola Boehner b. 26 Jul 1898, d. Aug 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Vermette was also known as Betty.
Married NameHer married name was Drotar.
Life EventDateDescription
Elizabeth Vermette was the daughter of Bob Vermette and Viola Boehner.
MarriageElizabeth Vermette married (?) Drotar.

Florence Adelia Dodge

F, b. 10 March 1862, d. 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFlorence Adelia Dodge was also known as Adelia.
Married Name5 March 1882As of 5 March 1882,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 March 1862Florence Adelia Dodge was born on 10 March 1862.
Marriage5 March 1882She married Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme, son of Heinrich Christian Klemme Jr. and Maria Dorothea Sophia Grages, on 5 March 1882 at Will, Illinois.1
Death1889Florence Adelia Dodge died in 1889.

Children of Florence Adelia Dodge and Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme

Citations

  1. [S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00009006.

Esther M. Klemme

F, b. 6 February 1896, d. 2 April 1982
Father*Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme b. 7 Apr 1859, d. 22 May 1946
Mother*Maria Alwine Elisabeth Klemme b. 26 Jun 1869, d. 2 Nov 1948
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDEsther M. Klemme was never married.
Birth6 February 1896She was born on 6 February 1896 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme and Maria Alwine Elisabeth Klemme.
Death2 April 1982Esther M. Klemme died on 2 April 1982 at age 86 Esther Klemme obituary.
Park Forest South Star April 4, 1982 - Esther Klemme obituary
Burialafter 2 April 1982She was buried after 2 April 1982 at Crete Cemetery, Crete, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisEsther M. Klemme was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.
22 January 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisEsther M. Klemme was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisEsther M. Klemme was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 52.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 97.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Hermine J. Klemme

F, b. 6 March 1894, d. October 1979
Father*Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme b. 7 Apr 1859, d. 22 May 1946
Mother*Maria Alwine Elisabeth Klemme b. 26 Jun 1869, d. 2 Nov 1948
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHermine J. Klemme was also known as Minnie.
Name VariationHermine J. Klemme was also known as Hermina.
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDHermine J. Klemme was never married.
Birth6 March 1894She was born on 6 March 1894 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme and Maria Alwine Elisabeth Klemme.
BurialOctober 1979Hermine J. Klemme was buried in October 1979 at Crete Cemetery, Crete, Will, Illinois.
DeathOctober 1979She died in October 1979 at age 85 Minne Klemme obituary.
Park Forest Star October 14, 1979 - Minne Klemme obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisHermine J. Klemme was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.
22 January 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisHermine J. Klemme was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisHermine J. Klemme was listed as a daughter in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2
  • Hermine J. Klemme obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Crete, Will, Illinois; last benefit Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.
  • She lived with Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.3

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 52.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 97.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Myrtle Louella Klemme

F, b. 25 June 1883, d. September 1960
Father*Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme b. 7 Apr 1859, d. 22 May 1946
Mother*Florence Adelia Dodge b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 1889
Myrtle Klemme - circa 1886-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 February 1909As of 21 February 1909,her married name was Hinrichs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 June 1883Myrtle Louella Klemme was born on 25 June 1883 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme and Florence Adelia Dodge.
Marriage21 February 1909Myrtle Louella Klemme married William F. Hinrichs on 21 February 1909 at German Lutheran Church, Sollit, Illinois, Myrtle Klemme and William Hinrichs wedding announcement.
Chicago Star Publications February 25, 1909 - Myrtle Klemme and William Hinrichs wedding announcement
DeathSeptember 1960Myrtle Louella Klemme died in September 1960 at age 77 Myrtle (Klemme) Hinrichs obituary.
Chicago Heights Star Chicago Heights Illinois October 2, 1960 - Myrtle (Klemme) Hinrichs obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
12 February 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisMyrtle Louella Klemme was listed as wife in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisMyrtle Louella Klemme was listed as wife in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2
  • Circa 1886 photo of siblings Myrtle and Frank Klemme.
    siblings Myrtle and Frank Klemme - circa 1886-Colorized
    siblings Myrtle and Frank Klemme - circa 1886
  • Myrtle Louella Klemme lived with William F. Hinrichs in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.3

Children of Myrtle Louella Klemme and William F. Hinrichs

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 72.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 300.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Frank Clinton Klemme

M, b. 27 August 1885, d. 26 June 1969
Father*Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme b. 7 Apr 1859, d. 22 May 1946
Mother*Florence Adelia Dodge b. 10 Mar 1862, d. 1889
Frank Klemme - circa 1886-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrank Clinton Klemme was also known as Frank G.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1885Frank Clinton Klemme was born on 27 August 1885 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme and Florence Adelia Dodge.
Death26 June 1969Frank Clinton Klemme died on 26 June 1969 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 83 Frank C Klemme obituary.
Park Forest (IL) Star June 29, 1969 - Frank C Klemme obituary
Burialafter 26 June 1969He was buried after 26 June 1969 at Crete Cemetery, Crete, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1900Crete, Will, IllinoisFrank Clinton Klemme was listed as a son in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.
22 January 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisFrank Clinton Klemme was listed as a son in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisFrank Clinton Klemme was listed as a son in Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2
  • Circa 1886 photo of siblings Myrtle and Frank Klemme.
    siblings Myrtle and Frank Klemme - circa 1886-Colorized
    siblings Myrtle and Frank Klemme - circa 1886
  • Frank Clinton Klemme lived in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.3

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 52.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 97.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

William F. Hinrichs

M, b. 1878, d. 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam F. Hinrichs was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1878William F. Hinrichs was born in 1878 at Illinois.
Marriage21 February 1909He married Myrtle Louella Klemme, daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Albert Karl Klemme and Florence Adelia Dodge, on 21 February 1909 at German Lutheran Church, Sollit, Illinois, Myrtle Klemme and William Hinrichs wedding announcement.
Chicago Star Publications February 25, 1909 - Myrtle Klemme and William Hinrichs wedding announcement
Death1961William F. Hinrichs died in 1961.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 February 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisWilliam F. Hinrichs was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2
  • William F. Hinrichs lived in 1918 at Crete, Will, Illinois.3

Children of William F. Hinrichs and Myrtle Louella Klemme

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 72.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 300.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Ernest Hinrichs

M, b. circa 1911
Father*William F. Hinrichs b. 1878, d. 1961
Mother*Myrtle Louella Klemme b. 25 Jun 1883, d. Sep 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1911Ernest Hinrichs was born circa 1911 at Illinois.
He was the son of William F. Hinrichs and Myrtle Louella Klemme.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 February 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisErnest Hinrichs was listed as a son in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisErnest Hinrichs was listed as a son in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 72.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 300.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Melvin Hinrichs

M, b. circa 1913
Father*William F. Hinrichs b. 1878, d. 1961
Mother*Myrtle Louella Klemme b. 25 Jun 1883, d. Sep 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Melvin Hinrichs was born circa 1913 at Illinois.
He was the son of William F. Hinrichs and Myrtle Louella Klemme.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 February 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisMelvin Hinrichs was listed as a son in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisMelvin Hinrichs was listed as a son in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 72.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 300.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Gilbert O. Hinrichs

M, b. 24 September 1914, d. 15 November 1998
Father*William F. Hinrichs b. 1878, d. 1961
Mother*Myrtle Louella Klemme b. 25 Jun 1883, d. Sep 1960
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGilbert O. Hinrichs married Lorene Helen Seely.
Birth24 September 1914Gilbert O. Hinrichs was born on 24 September 1914 at Illinois.
He was the son of William F. Hinrichs and Myrtle Louella Klemme.
Death15 November 1998Gilbert O. Hinrichs died on 15 November 1998 at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 84 Gilbert O. Hinrichs, 84, Akron, Iowa, died Sunday, November 15, 1998, at the Akron City Convalescent Care Center after a lengthy illness.

Services were held on Wednesday, November 18, 1998, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, with the Reverend Allen Bidne officiating. Burial was in Union Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Akron. Schroeder Funeral Home, Akron, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Dale Peterson, Robert Gries, Keith Bagge, Myron Seely, Roger McGraw, and Bob Klemme.

Organist was Carol Harris with Bob Brown as soloist.

Mr. Hinrichs was born on September 24, 1914 in Crete, Ill., the son of William and Myrtle (Klemme) Hinrichs. Gilbert attended country school in rural Akron, Iowa, and served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Libya, Tunisia, Italy, and North Africa.

He married Lorene Seely on July 27, 1945 in Akron. She died on Feb. 1, 1994. [Note: Lorene passed away 2-4-1994]

He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. Over the years, Gilbert had lived in Crete, Sioux City, and Akron.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of both Crete and Akron.

Survivors include a brother-in-law and his wife, Eldon; and Alma Seely of Akron; two sister's-in-law, Vera Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Louise Hinrichs of New Mexico; one niece and her husband, Nancy and Keith Bagge of Sioux City; two nephews, Ernest Hinrichs of Ind., and Gary Hinrichs of California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Alice; and two brothers; Ernest and Melvin.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 February 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisGilbert O. Hinrichs was listed as a son in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisGilbert O. Hinrichs was listed as a son in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 72.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 300.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Lorene Helen Seely

F, b. 7 August 1918, d. 4 February 1994
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hinrichs.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLorene Helen Seely married Gilbert O. Hinrichs, son of William F. Hinrichs and Myrtle Louella Klemme.
Birth7 August 1918Lorene Helen Seely was born on 7 August 1918 at Union, South Dakota.
Death4 February 1994She died on 4 February 1994 at Iowa at age 75 Lorene Helen Hinrichs, 75, of Akron, Iowa, died Friday, February 4, 1994, in a Sioux City hospital.

Services were held Monday, February 7 at Trinity Lutheran church in Akron with Rev. Allen Bidne officiating. Musical selections were congregational hymns, "Beautiful Savior," "What A Friend," and "Lift High The Cross" with Marietta Nielsen as organist.

Burial was in the Union Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Akron, under the direction of Schroeder Funeral Home. Casketbearers were Dale Peterson, Robert Gries, Keith Bagge, Myron Seely, Roger McGraw and Bob Klemme.

Mrs. Hinrichs was born August 7, 1918 in Union County, S.D., the daughter of Lester and Hannah (Johnson) Seely. She attended school at West Union rural school near Akron. She worked in Sioux City for five years and married Gilbert Hinrichs July 27, 1945 at Union Creek Lutheran Church, rural Akron. They lived in Sioux City for a short time and moved to Crete, Ill., in 1946. She belonged to Trinity Lutheran church in Crete and was a member of the American Veterans Auxiliary. The couple moved to Akron in 1987.

She was baptized and confirmed, at Union Creek Lutheran church and was a member of Trinity Lutheran church in Akron at the time of her death.

Survivors include her husband; a sister Vera Peterson and her husband Wilhelm of Phoenix, Ariz; a brother Eldon Seely and his wife Alma of Akron, and eight nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Orval.

Alice Hinrichs

F, b. circa March 1918
Father*William F. Hinrichs b. 1878, d. 1961
Mother*Myrtle Louella Klemme b. 25 Jun 1883, d. Sep 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Berchus.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlice Hinrichs married John Berchus.
Birthcirca March 1918Alice Hinrichs was born circa March 1918 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of William F. Hinrichs and Myrtle Louella Klemme.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 February 1920Crete, Will, IllinoisAlice Hinrichs was listed as a daughter in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.1
12 April 1930Crete, Will, IllinoisAlice Hinrichs was listed as a daughter in William F. Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 72.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-2. Dwelling 300.
  3. [S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

John Berchus

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Berchus married Alice Hinrichs, daughter of William F. Hinrichs and Myrtle Louella Klemme.

Emma Piel

F, b. 30 June 1896, d. 8 August 1988
Father*Herman Piel b. Nov 1869, d. 7 Nov 1920
Mother*Emma Bredemeier b. Mar 1873
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 October 1920As of 21 October 1920,her married name was Schoenwald.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 June 1896Emma Piel was born on 30 June 1896 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, also reported as Jun 1895.
She was the daughter of Herman Piel and Emma Bredemeier.
Marriage21 October 1920Emma Piel married Erwin August Schoenwald, son of Ferdinand Schoenwald and O'Tillie E. Klemme, on 21 October 1920.
Death8 August 1988Emma Piel died on 8 August 1988 at Peotone, Will, Illinois, at age 92 Emma (Piel) Schoenwald obituary.
Chicago Heights Star August 11, 1988 - Emma (Piel) Schoenwald obituary
Burialafter 8 August 1988She was buried after 8 August 1988 at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Will, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 June 1900Washington, Will, IllinoisEmma Piel was listed as a daughter in Herman Piel's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.1
10 February 1920Washington, Will, IllinoisEmma Piel was listed as a daughter in Herman Piel's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.2
24 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisEmma Piel was listed as wife in Erwin August Schoenwald's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to August Piel.3
1940Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisEmma Piel was listed as wife in Erwin August Schoenwald's household on the 1940 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; living next door to August Piel.4
  • Emma Piel obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Children of Emma Piel and Erwin August Schoenwald

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 132.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 215.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 146.
  4. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T627_824; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46-63.

Earl Herman Schoenwald

M, b. 23 July 1921, d. 25 April 2006
Father*Erwin August Schoenwald b. 16 Jan 1894, d. 20 Aug 1957
Mother*Emma Piel b. 30 Jun 1896, d. 8 Aug 1988
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEarl Herman Schoenwald married Marian Dierking, daughter of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking.
Birth23 July 1921Earl Herman Schoenwald was born on 23 July 1921 at Illinois.
He was the son of Erwin August Schoenwald and Emma Piel.
Death25 April 2006Earl Herman Schoenwald died on 25 April 2006 at age 84 Earl H. Schoenwald, 84, of Beecher, died Tuesday (April 25, 2006) at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. today at Hack Funeral Home, Beecher. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's United Church of Christ, Beecher, where he was a member. Rev. Susan Lock will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Mr. Schoenwald was a farmer. He was born July 23, 1921, in Beecher, the son of Erwin and Emma Piel Schoenwald. His wife, the former Marian Dierking, died in 2002. He was a member of the Beecher Sportsmen's Club, the Bradley Moose, the Momence Antique Car Club-Illinois Region, and the Antique Car Club of America. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Chrystal and Redgie Claus of Manteno, Kathy and Dennis Koehn of Beecher; three grandchildren, Troy (Ann) Claus, Steven (Michelle) Koehn, Kevin (Jenny) Koehn; two great-grandchildren, Chandler Claus and Natalie Koehn; and three sisters-in-law, Elaine Connell, Elaine Schoenwald and Lucille Dierking. One brother, Warren, is deceased.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisEarl Herman Schoenwald was listed as a son in Erwin August Schoenwald's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to August Piel.1
1940Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisEarl Herman Schoenwald was listed as a son in Erwin August Schoenwald's household on the 1940 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; living next door to August Piel.2
  • Earl Herman Schoenwald obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 146.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T627_824; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46-63.

Warren Kenneth Schoenwald

M, b. 12 March 1924, d. 24 September 1987
Father*Erwin August Schoenwald b. 16 Jan 1894, d. 20 Aug 1957
Mother*Emma Piel b. 30 Jun 1896, d. 8 Aug 1988
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWarren Kenneth Schoenwald married Elaine Schroeder, daughter of Arno Schroeder and Amanda Meyer.
Birth12 March 1924Warren Kenneth Schoenwald was born on 12 March 1924 at Illinois.
He was the son of Erwin August Schoenwald and Emma Piel.
Death24 September 1987Warren Kenneth Schoenwald died on 24 September 1987 at Beecher, Will, Illinois, at age 63 Warren Kenneth Schoenwald obituary.
Crete Star September 27, 1987 - Warren Kenneth Schoenwald obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
24 April 1930Washington, Will, IllinoisWarren Kenneth Schoenwald was listed as a son in Erwin August Schoenwald's household on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to August Piel.1
1940Yellowhead, Kankakee, IllinoisWarren Kenneth Schoenwald was listed as a son in Erwin August Schoenwald's household on the 1940 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; living next door to August Piel.2
  • Warren Kenneth Schoenwald obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 146.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T627_824; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46-63.

Lois June Schoenwald

F, b. 19 January 1927, d. 17 September 1995
Father*William Ferdinand Schoenwald b. 29 Jun 1897, d. 1960
Mother*Alice Leona Heldt b. 17 Dec 1899, d. 12 May 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hill.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLois June Schoenwald married Eugene Hill.
Birth19 January 1927Lois June Schoenwald was born on 19 January 1927 at Steger, Cook, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Ferdinand Schoenwald and Alice Leona Heldt.
Death17 September 1995Lois June Schoenwald died on 17 September 1995 at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 April 1930Steger, Will, IllinoisLois June Schoenwald was listed as a daughter in William Ferdinand Schoenwald's household on the 1930 Census at Steger, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-3. Dwelling 266.

Evelyn Schoenwald

F, b. 5 July 1929, d. 3 August 2014
Father*William Ferdinand Schoenwald b. 29 Jun 1897, d. 1960
Mother*Alice Leona Heldt b. 17 Dec 1899, d. 12 May 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Parker.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEvelyn Schoenwald married John Parker.
Birth5 July 1929Evelyn Schoenwald was born on 5 July 1929 at Steger, Cook, Illinois.
She was the daughter of William Ferdinand Schoenwald and Alice Leona Heldt.
Death3 August 2014Evelyn Schoenwald died on 3 August 2014 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 April 1930Steger, Will, IllinoisEvelyn Schoenwald was listed as a daughter in William Ferdinand Schoenwald's household on the 1930 Census at Steger, Will, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-3. Dwelling 266.

Edward Albert Scheiman

M, b. circa 1907
Father*Otto Scheiman b. 7 Apr 1877
Mother*Louise Reutkowski b. 15 Apr 1883, d. 4 Dec 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Albert Scheiman was also known as Sheiman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1907Edward Albert Scheiman was born circa 1907 at Illinois.
He was the son of Otto Scheiman and Louise Reutkowski.
Marriage26 June 1926Edward Albert Scheiman married Velma Schoenwald, daughter of Ferdinand Schoenwald and O'Tillie E. Klemme, on 26 June 1926 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Chicago Heights, Cook, IllinoisEdward Albert Scheiman was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.1
8 April 1940Beecher, Will, IllinoisHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Beecher, Will, Illinois.2
  • Edward Albert Scheiman was a Cabinet Worker at Piano Works in 1930.
  • He was a tavern keeper in 1940.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 414; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 2019; Image: 740.0; FHL microfilm: 2340149.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beecher, Will, Illinois; Roll: T627_909; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 99-107.

Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun

F, b. 7 September 1912, d. 25 June 2008
Father*August Osterthun b. 1885, d. 1957
Mother*Johannah Lubben b. 1889, d. 1984
Alma Gesina Katherina (Osterthun) Klemme
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 September 1931As of 23 September 1931,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 September 1912Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun was born on 7 September 1912 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of August Osterthun and Johannah Lubben.
Marriage23 September 1931Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun married Walter H. Klemme, son of Johan Heinrich Christoph Klemme and Wilhelmina Glade, on 23 September 1931 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Chatsworth, Iowa.
Marriage certificate of Alma Osterthun and Walter Klemme - 23 Sep 1931 - Chatsworth, IA
Death25 June 2008Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun died on 25 June 2008 at age 95 Alma Klemme, 95, of Le Mars, formerly of Akron, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center-Le Mars in Le Mars.
Alma Gesina Katherina Klemme was born Sept. 7, 1912, in Akron, the daughter of August and Johannah (Lubben) Osterthun. She was raised and educated near Chatsworth. She was united in marriage to Walter H. Klemme on Sept. 23, 1931, in Chatsworth. Alma and Walter farmed east of Akron for many years. Alma was a homemaker for her family. In December of 1965, they retired and moved to Akron. Walter died Jan. 8, 1973. Later, Alma resided at the Ridgewood Apartments in Akron for many years. For the past 6 1/2 years, she has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Village in Le Mars (now Good Samaritan Center-Le Mars). Alma was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron having served many years in the W.E.L.C.A. During her time in Akron, she enjoyed going to the Akron Senior Center. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing cards, and sewing. She loved playing the piano and accordion and listening to music. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her three children: Wendall Klemme and his wife Arlene of Sheldon, Darwyn Klemme and his wife Betty of Sioux City, and Elvira Nielsen and her husband Norman of Le Mars; a sister: Edna Jurgensen of Akron; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter; a son: Ronald Klemme; a sister: Nora Tammen; a great-great-granddaughter: Anna Marie Schoen; and two brothers-in-law: John Tammen and Arval Jurgensen. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. The Rev. Jean Morse will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Thursday with the family present after 6 p.m., and a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel in Akron.
  • In July 1949 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, attended the Klemme family picnic.
  • On 23 September 1956 25th wedding anniversary.
  • In May 1975 5 generation photo of Hannah Osterthun, Alma (Osterthun) Klemme, Wendall Klemme, his daughters Cheryl and Terri, and grandkids.
    Akron Register Tribune May 15, 1975 - 5 generation photo of Hannah Osterthun, Alma (Osterthun) Klemme, Wendall Klemme, his daughters Cheryl and Terri

Children of Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun and Walter H. Klemme

Wendall Klemme

M, b. 14 May 1932, d. 26 December 2008
Father*Walter H. Klemme b. 22 Apr 1906, d. 8 Jan 1973
Mother*Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun b. 7 Sep 1912, d. 25 Jun 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWendall Klemme was also known as Wendell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 May 1932Wendall Klemme was born on 14 May 1932 at Iowa.
He was the son of Walter H. Klemme and Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun.
Marriage16 August 1953Wendall Klemme married Arlene Nienke, daughter of Frank Nienke, on 16 August 1953.
Nienke - Klemme wedding 1953
Death26 December 2008Wendall Klemme died on 26 December 2008 at age 76 Wendall Klemme, 76, of Sheldon, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in McAllen, Texas.
Wendall Klemme was born May 14, 1932, in Akron, the son of Walter H. and Alma (Osterthun) Klemme. He attended a country grade school and graduated from Akron High School in 1950. Wendall joined the United States Air Force in February 1952 and was honorably discharged Feb. 29, 1960. He was in active service four years and inactive service four years. He was united in marriage to Arlene Nienke Aug. 16, 1953, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Kan. Wendall spent three months in England and two months in New Foundland on temporary duty while in the Air Force. He worked Civil Service in Wichita, Kan., and Sioux City. He then worked for Moorman Feeds for 37 years and retired in 1995. Wendall and Arlene wintered in Texas for 13 years. He enjoyed golfing and playing pool. Wendall will be remembered as a person who looked for the good in people and loved to laugh and make others laugh. He loved his family very much. He served as Sunday school treasurer on the church council at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. He served on the church council at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon. He was a member of the American Legion for many years. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Arlene of Sheldon; his children: Cheryl Mydland of Sioux Falls, S.D., Terri Malenke of Sheldon, Mike (Robin) Klemme of Sioux Center; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother: Darwyn (Betty) Klemme of Sioux City; and one sister: Elvira (Norman) Nielsen of Le Mars. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronald Klemme. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon with the Rev. Ron Nelson officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Sheldon. The Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were Harold Sterk, Gerald Portz, Elmer Karley, Lenard Koch, Mark Malenke, Gary Malenke, Don Mastbergen and Gordon Pottebaum. Honorary casketbearers were his grandchildren, Staci Kleinhesselink, David Erkes, Kelly Wulf, Travis Klemme ad Taylor Klemme.
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 30 Dec 2008 - Wendall Klemme obituary
  • In May 1975 5 generation photo of Hannah Osterthun, Alma (Osterthun) Klemme, Wendall Klemme, his daughters Cheryl and Terri, and grandkids.
    Akron Register Tribune May 15, 1975 - 5 generation photo of Hannah Osterthun, Alma (Osterthun) Klemme, Wendall Klemme, his daughters Cheryl and Terri

Arlene Nienke

F
Father*Frank Nienke
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 August 1953As of 16 August 1953,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Arlene Nienke was the daughter of Frank Nienke.
Marriage16 August 1953Arlene Nienke married Wendall Klemme, son of Walter H. Klemme and Alma Gesina Katherina Osterthun, on 16 August 1953.
Nienke - Klemme wedding 1953

Eunice Ann Hillrichs

F, b. 10 December 1936, d. 15 March 2018
Father*Ben Hillrichs
Mother*Anna Tapper b. c 1906
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 February 1954As of 21 February 1954,her married name was Klemme.
Married Name18 June 2005As of 18 June 2005,her married name was Reoh.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1936Eunice Ann Hillrichs was born on 10 December 1936.
She was the daughter of Ben Hillrichs and Anna Tapper.
Death15 March 2018Eunice Ann Hillrichs died on 15 March 2018 at age 81 Eunice Reoh, 81, of Akron, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s in Sioux City.

Eunice Ann Hillrichs was born Dec. 10, 1936 in Akron, the daughter of Ben and Anna (Tapper) Hillrichs. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston Township, rural Akron. She attended country school and later high school in Akron.

On Feb. 21, 1954, she married Darwyn Klemme and moved to a farm where she enjoyed helping with the field work and gardening. To this union, four children were born: Lynette, LaNay, Greg, and Matthew.

On June 18, 2005, she married Rodney Reoh and continued to make her home in Akron.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron where she served in the Women’s Circle. She was a lifelong resident of Plymouth County.

Through the years, she enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, and playing cards. She also enjoyed sewing, baking, and cooking.

She and Rod enjoyed wintering in Arizona for several years.

But most of all, she loved the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Rodney Reoh of Akron; her four children: Lynette (Howard) Altena of Doon, LaNay (Steve) Welch of Akron, Greg (Paulette) Klemme of Akron, and Matthew (Lori) Klemme of Sergeant Bluff; a stepson: Lee Reoh of Omaha, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a great-granddaughter, Anna Marie Schoen.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., today (Monday) at Trinity Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Pastor Susan Juilfs will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present was from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, with a prayer service at 5 p.m., all at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church.

Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron.