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Engel Maria Sophia Wille

F, b. 1813

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Schrage.
Name Variation		Engel Maria Sophia Wille was also known as Sophia.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schrage.

Name Variation

Engel Maria Sophia Wille was also known as Sophia.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Engel Maria Sophia Wille married Johann Philipp Schrage.
Birth	1813	Engel Maria Sophia Wille was born in 1813.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Engel Maria Sophia Wille married Johann Philipp Schrage.

Birth

1813

Engel Maria Sophia Wille was born in 1813.

Engel Maria Sophia Wille and Johann Philipp Schrage immigrated in 1857 Primary Immigrant:
Schrage, Johann Philipp
Family Members:
Wife Engel Marie Sophie Wille; Daughter Engel Marie Sophie; Daughter Thrine Sophie Doroth; Son Johann Heinr. Phil; Daughter Engel Marie Doroth; Son Hans Heinr; Daughter Engel Soph.

Children of Engel Maria Sophia Wille and Johann Philipp Schrage

Henry Schrage d. a 1923
Engel Marie Sophie Schrage+ b. 16 Aug 1838, d. 23 Mar 1924
Dorothea Schrage+ b. 2 Sep 1849, d. 5 Jan 1937

Wilhelm Matthias

M, b. circa 1844

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Wilhelm Matthias married Maria (?).
Birth	circa 1844	Wilhelm Matthias was born circa 1844 at Hanover, Germany.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Wilhelm Matthias married Maria (?).

Birth

circa 1844

Wilhelm Matthias was born circa 1844 at Hanover, Germany.

Child of Wilhelm Matthias and Maria (?)

William George Matthies+ b. 2 Nov 1878, d. Nov 1963

Maria (?)

F, b. circa 1858

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Matthias.
Name Variation		Maria (?) was also known as Mary (?).

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Matthias.

Name Variation

Maria (?) was also known as Mary (?).

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Maria (?) married Wilhelm Matthias.
Birth	circa 1858	Maria (?) was born circa 1858 at Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Maria (?) married Wilhelm Matthias.

Birth

circa 1858

Maria (?) was born circa 1858 at Illinois.

Child of Maria (?) and Wilhelm Matthias

William George Matthies+ b. 2 Nov 1878, d. Nov 1963

Fredericka (?)

F, b. July 1871

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Fredericka (?) was also known as Ricka (?).
Married Name	circa 1890	As of circa 1890,her married name was Wilkening.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Fredericka (?) was also known as Ricka (?).

Married Name

circa 1890

As of circa 1890,her married name was Wilkening.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	July 1871	Fredericka (?) was born in July 1871 at Illinois.
Marriage	circa 1890	She married Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening, son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, circa 1890.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

July 1871

Fredericka (?) was born in July 1871 at Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1890

She married Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening, son of Johann Friedrich Wilkening and Engel Maria Hinze, circa 1890.

Census Date	Location	Description
1 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Fredericka (?) was listed as wife in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.¹
22 January 1920	Washington, Will, Illinois	Fredericka (?) was listed as wife in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Fredericka (?) was listed as wife in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.¹

22 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Fredericka (?) was listed as wife in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.²

Children of Fredericka (?) and Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening

Ewald F. Wilkening b. Jul 1891
Arthur F. Wilkening b. Aug 1893
Eleonore A. Wilkening b. Nov 1896

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Arthur F. Wilkening

M, b. August 1893

Father*

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening b. 17 Mar 1866

Mother*

Fredericka (?) b. Jul 1871

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	August 1893	Arthur F. Wilkening was born in August 1893 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

August 1893

Arthur F. Wilkening was born in August 1893 at Illinois.

He was the son of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
1 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Arthur F. Wilkening was listed as a son in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.¹
22 January 1920	Washington, Will, Illinois	Arthur F. Wilkening was listed as a son in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Arthur F. Wilkening was listed as a son in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.¹

22 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Arthur F. Wilkening was listed as a son in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Eleonore A. Wilkening

F, b. November 1896

Father*

Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening b. 17 Mar 1866

Mother*

Fredericka (?) b. Jul 1871

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	November 1896	Eleonore A. Wilkening was born in November 1896 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

November 1896

Eleonore A. Wilkening was born in November 1896 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening and Fredericka (?).

Census Date	Location	Description
1 June 1900	Washington, Will, Illinois	Eleonore A. Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.¹
22 January 1920	Washington, Will, Illinois	Eleonore A. Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Eleonore A. Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Fred Wilkening.¹

22 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Eleonore A. Wilkening was listed as a daughter in Conrad Heinrich Philipp Johann Wilkening's household on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois; living next door to Mary Wilkening.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 1.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 105.

Herbert W. Matthies

M, b. 5 June 1917, d. 20 July 2009

Father*

William George Matthies b. 2 Nov 1878, d. Nov 1963

Mother*

Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages b. 2 Jun 1876, d. 1953

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Herbert W. Matthies was also known as Matthias.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Herbert W. Matthies was also known as Matthias.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 June 1917	Herbert W. Matthies was born on 5 June 1917 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
		He was the son of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages.
Death	20 July 2009	Herbert W. Matthies died on 20 July 2009 at age 92 Herbert W. Matthies, age 92, of Peotone, IL, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 with his family by his side. He was born June 5, 1917 in Beecher, IL to the late William G. and Caroline (nee Grages) Matthies. He married Hilda Wolkow on January 20, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher, IL. He farmed in Beecher, IL as a young man then owned and operated Matthies Trucking and Matthies Consignment Auction. He attended and was a graduate of the Art Feller College of Auctioneers. He then went to work at the Ford Motor Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights, IL retiring in 1977. He and Hilda then moved to Three Lakes, WI where they owned and managed the Triangle Motel for 15 years. They then moved back to Peotone where they really enjoyed life. He was Past President of the Peotone Sportsman's Club and former trustee of the Immanuel United Church of Christ of Peotone where he was a member. He was a former member of the Bradley Moose Lodge, a former member of the Northern Lights Snowmobile Club and Three Lakes Unlimited of Three Lakes, WI. He enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes, bowling, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. He is survived by his faithful wife of 69 years, Hilda (nee Wolkow) Matthies of Peoto. He is also survived by his two children; Pat Harms Misner (Gerald) of Bourbonnais, and William H. (Bonnie) Matthies of Peotone, IL; and 3 grandchildren; Brent (Kris) Harms of Manteno, Nathan Matthies, and Meghan Matthies both of Peotone. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters; Blondie Bory, Alice Schroeder, and Esther Huberts. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home. Interment will be at Peotone Cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 June 1917

Herbert W. Matthies was born on 5 June 1917 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages.

Death

20 July 2009

Herbert W. Matthies died on 20 July 2009 at age 92 Herbert W. Matthies, age 92, of Peotone, IL, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 with his family by his side.

He was born June 5, 1917 in Beecher, IL to the late William G. and Caroline (nee Grages) Matthies. He married Hilda Wolkow on January 20, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher, IL.

He farmed in Beecher, IL as a young man then owned and operated Matthies Trucking and Matthies Consignment Auction. He attended and was a graduate of the Art Feller College of Auctioneers. He then went to work at the Ford Motor Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights, IL retiring in 1977. He and Hilda then moved to Three Lakes, WI where they owned and managed the Triangle Motel for 15 years. They then moved back to Peotone where they really enjoyed life. He was Past President of the Peotone Sportsman's Club and former trustee of the Immanuel United Church of Christ of Peotone where he was a member. He was a former member of the Bradley Moose Lodge, a former member of the Northern Lights Snowmobile Club and Three Lakes Unlimited of Three Lakes, WI. He enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes, bowling, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his faithful wife of 69 years, Hilda (nee Wolkow) Matthies of Peoto. He is also survived by his two children; Pat Harms Misner (Gerald) of Bourbonnais, and William H. (Bonnie) Matthies of Peotone, IL; and 3 grandchildren; Brent (Kris) Harms of Manteno, Nathan Matthies, and Meghan Matthies both of Peotone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters; Blondie Bory, Alice Schroeder, and Esther Huberts.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home in Peotone. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home. Interment will be at Peotone Cemetery.

Census Date	Location	Description
25 April 1930	Will, Will, Illinois	Herbert W. Matthies was listed as a son in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Herbert W. Matthies was listed as a son in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Herbert W. Matthies lived with William George Matthies in 1918 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.
[S324] Illinois Will and Southern Cook County 1918 Prairie Farmer's Directory, by Illinois Will and Southern Cook County.

Herbert Henry George Fette

M, b. 15 June 1900, d. 11 May 1928

Father*

Ernest Fette b. Nov 1856

Mother*

Helen Margaret Stoeven b. 20 Mar 1862, d. 5 Aug 1938

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 June 1900	Herbert Henry George Fette was born on 15 June 1900 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Ernest Fette and Helen Margaret Stoeven.
Marriage	after 1920	Herbert Henry George Fette married Alice Matthies, daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages, after 1920.
Death	11 May 1928	Herbert Henry George Fette died on 11 May 1928 at Illinois at age 27.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 June 1900

Herbert Henry George Fette was born on 15 June 1900 at Illinois.

He was the son of Ernest Fette and Helen Margaret Stoeven.

Marriage

after 1920

Herbert Henry George Fette married Alice Matthies, daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages, after 1920.

Death

11 May 1928

Herbert Henry George Fette died on 11 May 1928 at Illinois at age 27.

Albert Laroche

M, b. circa 1909

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1909	Albert Laroche was born circa 1909 at Illinois.
Marriage	circa 1928	He married Esther Irene Matthias, daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages, circa 1928.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1909

Albert Laroche was born circa 1909 at Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1928

He married Esther Irene Matthias, daughter of William George Matthies and Caroline Lena Dor. Eliz. Char. Grages, circa 1928.

Census Date	Location	Description
25 April 1930	Will, Will, Illinois	Albert Laroche was listed as a son-in-law in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Albert Laroche was listed as a son-in-law in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Child of Albert Laroche and Esther Irene Matthias

Elwood Laroche b. 29 Dec 1928, d. Apr 1976

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.

Elwood Laroche

M, b. 29 December 1928, d. April 1976

Father*

Albert Laroche b. c 1909

Mother*

Esther Irene Matthias b. 1 Mar 1910, d. 20 Oct 1985

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 December 1928	Elwood Laroche was born on 29 December 1928 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Albert Laroche and Esther Irene Matthias.
Death	April 1976	Elwood Laroche died in April 1976 at age 47.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 December 1928

Elwood Laroche was born on 29 December 1928 at Illinois.

He was the son of Albert Laroche and Esther Irene Matthias.

Death

April 1976

Elwood Laroche died in April 1976 at age 47.

Census Date	Location	Description
25 April 1930	Will, Will, Illinois	Elwood Laroche was listed as a grandson in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Elwood Laroche was listed as a grandson in William George Matthies's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Elwood Laroche obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Peotone, Will, Illinois.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 87.

Albert Koelling

M, b. 5 March 1883, d. 2 December 1958

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 March 1883	Albert Koelling was born on 5 March 1883 at Washington, Illinois.
Marriage	circa 1925	He married Frieda Wilkening, daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge, circa 1925.
Death	2 December 1958	Albert Koelling died on 2 December 1958 at age 75 Albert Koelling obituary. Chicago Heights Star December 5, 1958 - Albert Koelling obituary
Burial	after 2 December 1958	He was buried after 2 December 1958 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 March 1883

Albert Koelling was born on 5 March 1883 at Washington, Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1925

He married Frieda Wilkening, daughter of Heinrich P. Wilkening and Augusta Plagge, circa 1925.

Death

2 December 1958

Albert Koelling died on 2 December 1958 at age 75 Albert Koelling obituary.

Chicago Heights Star December 5, 1958 - Albert Koelling obituary

Burial

after 2 December 1958

He was buried after 2 December 1958 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
25 April 1930	Will, Will, Illinois	Albert Koelling was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1930

Will, Will, Illinois

Albert Koelling was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Will, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-87. Dwelling 86.

Emilie Senholt

F, b. 1892, d. 1959

Father*

(?) Senholt d. b 1930

Mother*

Louise (?) b. c 1866

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Emilie Senholt was also known as Emilia.
Name Variation		Emilie Senholt was also known as Sennholtz.
Married Name	circa 1914	As of circa 1914,her married name was Heldt.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Emilie Senholt was also known as Emilia.

Name Variation

Emilie Senholt was also known as Sennholtz.

Married Name

circa 1914

As of circa 1914,her married name was Heldt.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1892	Emilie Senholt was born in 1892 at Iowa.
		She was the daughter of (?) Senholt and Louise (?).
Marriage	circa 1914	Emilie Senholt married Henry W. Heldt Jr., son of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages, circa 1914.
Burial	1959	Emilie Senholt was buried in 1959 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death	1959	She died in 1959.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1892

Emilie Senholt was born in 1892 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of (?) Senholt and Louise (?).

Marriage

circa 1914

Emilie Senholt married Henry W. Heldt Jr., son of Henry Heldt Sr. and Maria Dorothea Christine Grages, circa 1914.

Burial

1959

Emilie Senholt was buried in 1959 at Saint John United Church of Christ Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

1959

She died in 1959.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 January 1920	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Emilie Senholt was listed as wife in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹
1 May 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Emilie Senholt was listed as wife in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

7 January 1920

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Emilie Senholt was listed as wife in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

1 May 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Emilie Senholt was listed as wife in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Child of Emilie Senholt and Henry W. Heldt Jr.

Clarence Henry Heldt b. 6 Sep 1916, d. 22 Feb 2017

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 49.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 202.

Clarence Henry Heldt

M, b. 6 September 1916, d. 22 February 2017

Father*

Henry W. Heldt Jr. b. 14 Jan 1884, d. Dec 1966

Mother*

Emilie Senholt b. 1892, d. 1959

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	6 September 1916	Clarence Henry Heldt was born on 6 September 1916 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Henry W. Heldt Jr. and Emilie Senholt.
Death	22 February 2017	Clarence Henry Heldt died on 22 February 2017 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 100 A wonderful man passed away Wednesday (Feb. 22, 2017) at River North Nursing Facility in Bradley. Clarence Henry Heldt was 100 years old, born Sept. 6, 1916, the only child of Henry and Emilie (Sennholtz) Heldt. He was born and lived in the same house his entire life. He married Kathryn Hoevet on May 27, 1943. She preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2003. He only attended eight years of school in a one-room school east of Grant Park, but he became an avid reader and it was a passion he never relinquished. His entire life was devoted to farming and his family. He served his community by serving on the Grant Park School Board and the Grant Park Elevator Board, on which he was secretary. Clarence served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a private first class and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart. He was captured by the Germans, spending the last six months of the war as a POW. Surviving are his children, Bruce (Alyce) Heldt, of Bourbonnais, Richard (Sandi) Heldt, of Grant Park, and Susan (Michael) Williamson, of Grant Park; grandchildren, Chad Heldt, Kyle Heldt, Jared Heldt and Erin and Tyler Williamson; and great-grandchildren, Reed and Reagan Heldt. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. funeral services at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Grant Park. Memorials may be given towards St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
Burial	after 22 February 2017	He was buried after 22 February 2017 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

6 September 1916

Clarence Henry Heldt was born on 6 September 1916 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry W. Heldt Jr. and Emilie Senholt.

Death

22 February 2017

Clarence Henry Heldt died on 22 February 2017 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 100 A wonderful man passed away Wednesday (Feb. 22, 2017) at River North Nursing Facility in Bradley.

Clarence Henry Heldt was 100 years old, born Sept. 6, 1916, the only child of Henry and Emilie (Sennholtz) Heldt. He was born and lived in the same house his entire life. He married Kathryn Hoevet on May 27, 1943. She preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2003.

He only attended eight years of school in a one-room school east of Grant Park, but he became an avid reader and it was a passion he never relinquished.

His entire life was devoted to farming and his family. He served his community by serving on the Grant Park School Board and the Grant Park Elevator Board, on which he was secretary.

Clarence served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a private first class and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded and awarded a Purple Heart. He was captured by the Germans, spending the last six months of the war as a POW.

Surviving are his children, Bruce (Alyce) Heldt, of Bourbonnais, Richard (Sandi) Heldt, of Grant Park, and Susan (Michael) Williamson, of Grant Park; grandchildren, Chad Heldt, Kyle Heldt, Jared Heldt and Erin and Tyler Williamson; and great-grandchildren, Reed and Reagan Heldt.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday until the 11 a.m. funeral services at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Grant Park.

Memorials may be given towards St. Peter's United Church of Christ.

Burial

after 22 February 2017

He was buried after 22 February 2017 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 January 1920	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Clarence Henry Heldt was listed as a son in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹
1 May 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Clarence Henry Heldt was listed as a son in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

7 January 1920

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Clarence Henry Heldt was listed as a son in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

1 May 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Clarence Henry Heldt was listed as a son in Henry W. Heldt Jr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 49.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 202.

Louise (?)

F, b. circa 1866

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1890	As of circa 1890,her married name was Senholt.
Married Name	circa 1890	As of circa 1890,her married name was Sennholtz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1890

As of circa 1890,her married name was Senholt.

Married Name

circa 1890

As of circa 1890,her married name was Sennholtz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1866	Louise (?) was born circa 1866 at Illinois.
Marriage	circa 1890	She married (?) Senholt circa 1890.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1866

Louise (?) was born circa 1866 at Illinois.

Marriage

circa 1890

She married (?) Senholt circa 1890.

Child of Louise (?) and (?) Senholt

Emilie Senholt+ b. 1892, d. 1959

(?) Senholt

M, d. before 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		(?) Senholt was also known as (?) Sennholtz.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

(?) Senholt was also known as (?) Sennholtz.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth		(?) Senholt was born at Indiana.
Marriage	circa 1890	He married Louise (?) circa 1890.
Death	before 1930	(?) Senholt died before 1930.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

(?) Senholt was born at Indiana.

Marriage

circa 1890

He married Louise (?) circa 1890.

Death

before 1930

(?) Senholt died before 1930.

Child of (?) Senholt and Louise (?)

Emilie Senholt+ b. 1892, d. 1959

Rosa Mueller

F, b. 1 November 1906, d. 29 May 1995

Father*

John Mueller b. Nov 1870, d. 31 Jul 1951

Mother*

Sophia Schroeder b. 16 Feb 1870, d. 25 Sep 1938

Mrs Milton Grages (Rosa Mueller) - Jan 1932-Colorized

Rosie Mueller-Colorized

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rosa Mueller was also known as Moeller.
Name Variation		Rosa Mueller was also known as Rosie.
Married Name	January 1932	As of January 1932,her married name was Grages.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rosa Mueller was also known as Moeller.

Name Variation

Rosa Mueller was also known as Rosie.

Married Name

January 1932

As of January 1932,her married name was Grages.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 November 1906	Rosa Mueller was born on 1 November 1906 at Monee, Will, Illinois, also reported as 01 Nov 1907.
		She was the daughter of John Mueller and Sophia Schroeder.
Marriage	January 1932	Rosa Mueller married Milton Grages, son of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening, in January 1932 Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party. Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932-Colorized Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932
Death	29 May 1995	Rosa Mueller died on 29 May 1995 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 88 Rosa (Mueller) Grages obituary. Park Forest Star June 1, 1995 - Rosa (Mueller) Grages obituary
Burial	after 29 May 1995	She was buried after 29 May 1995 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 November 1906

Rosa Mueller was born on 1 November 1906 at Monee, Will, Illinois, also reported as 01 Nov 1907.

She was the daughter of John Mueller and Sophia Schroeder.

Marriage

January 1932

Rosa Mueller married Milton Grages, son of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening, in January 1932 Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party.

Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932-Colorized

Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller wedding party with Martin Mueller on left - Jan 1932

Death

29 May 1995

Rosa Mueller died on 29 May 1995 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, at age 88 Rosa (Mueller) Grages obituary.

Park Forest Star June 1, 1995 - Rosa (Mueller) Grages obituary

Burial

after 29 May 1995

She was buried after 29 May 1995 at Saint Paulus Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Monee, Will, Illinois	Rosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1910 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.¹
1920	Monee, Will, Illinois	Rosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1920 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.²
1930	Monee, Will, Illinois	Rosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1930 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Monee, Will, Illinois

Rosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1910 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.¹

1920

Monee, Will, Illinois

Rosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1920 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.²

1930

Monee, Will, Illinois

Rosa Mueller was listed as a daughter in John Mueller's household on the 1930 Census at Monee, Will, Illinois.³

Rosa Mueller was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Eckhard Stolzenbach Jr. and Lena Mueller circa 1926; Lena Mueller and Eckhard Stolzenbach wedding party. Martin Mueller first male standing on the left. Rosie Mueller first female standing from the right. Henry Mueller seated next to the groom.
In January 1957 Milton and Rosa (Mueller) Grages 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
Chicago Heights Star January 8, 1957 - Milton and Rosa (Mueller) Grages 25th wedding anniversary celebration

Children of Rosa Mueller and Milton Grages

Eileen Rose Grages+
Warren Lee Grages b. 25 Nov 1947, d. 26 Nov 1947

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_333; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1374346.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Roll: T625_414; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 196.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monee, Will, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 2340304.

Warren Lee Grages

M, b. 25 November 1947, d. 26 November 1947

Father*

Milton Grages b. 17 Mar 1908, d. 10 Dec 1991

Mother*

Rosa Mueller b. 1 Nov 1906, d. 29 May 1995

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 November 1947	Warren Lee Grages was born on 25 November 1947 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.
Death	26 November 1947	He died on 26 November 1947 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, age 22 hours; also reported as 1944.
		He was the son of Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller.
Burial	28 November 1947	Warren Lee Grages was buried on 28 November 1947 at St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Washington, Will, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 November 1947

Warren Lee Grages was born on 25 November 1947 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.

Death

26 November 1947

He died on 26 November 1947 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, age 22 hours; also reported as 1944.

He was the son of Milton Grages and Rosa Mueller.

Burial

28 November 1947

Warren Lee Grages was buried on 28 November 1947 at St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Washington, Will, Illinois.

Raymond Gilbert Wassmann

M, b. 19 December 1910, d. 11 April 1993

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 December 1910	Raymond Gilbert Wassmann was born on 19 December 1910 at Crete, Will, Illinois.
Marriage	1 May 1938	He married Leona Sophie Grages, daughter of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening, on 1 May 1938 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beecher, Will, Illinois.
Death	11 April 1993	Raymond Gilbert Wassmann died on 11 April 1993 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 December 1910

Raymond Gilbert Wassmann was born on 19 December 1910 at Crete, Will, Illinois.

Marriage

1 May 1938

He married Leona Sophie Grages, daughter of Emil Julius Conrad Heinrich Grages and Frieda Wilkening, on 1 May 1938 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Death

11 April 1993

Raymond Gilbert Wassmann died on 11 April 1993 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 82.

Raymond Gilbert Wassmann obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Crete, Will, Illinois.

Esther Schoenwald

F, b. circa March 1910, d. before 1951

Father*

Ferdinand Schoenwald b. 6 Feb 1870, d. 22 Oct 1933

Mother*

O'Tillie E. Klemme b. 12 Dec 1869, d. 30 Jan 1951

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa March 1910	Esther Schoenwald was born circa March 1910 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Ferdinand Schoenwald and O'Tillie E. Klemme.
Death	before 1951	Esther Schoenwald died before 1951.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa March 1910

Esther Schoenwald was born circa March 1910 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Ferdinand Schoenwald and O'Tillie E. Klemme.

Death

before 1951

Esther Schoenwald died before 1951.

Census Date	Location	Description
27 April 1910	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Esther Schoenwald was listed as a daughter in Ferdinand Schoenwald's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

27 April 1910

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Esther Schoenwald was listed as a daughter in Ferdinand Schoenwald's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Sheet 17A. Stamp 197.

Rojilla Landgraf

F, b. circa 1916

Father*

Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964

Mother*

Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rojilla Landgraf was also known as Rose.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rojilla Landgraf was also known as Rose.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

Rojilla Landgraf died.

Birth

circa 1916

She was born circa 1916 at Minnesota.

She was the daughter of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.

Alvin Landgraf

M, b. circa 1917

Father*

Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964

Mother*

Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Alvin Landgraf was also known as Al.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Alvin Landgraf was born circa 1917 at Iowa.

He was the son of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.

Angela Anne Landgraf

F, b. 3 March 1921, d. 3 November 1995

Father*

Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964

Mother*

Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Norris.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 March 1921

Angela Anne Landgraf was born on 3 March 1921 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.

Death

3 November 1995

Angela Anne Landgraf died on 3 November 1995 at Riverside, California, at age 74.

Harry Maynard Landgraf

M, b. 11 February 1926, d. April 1975

Father*

Harry Gabrial Landgraf b. 10 Oct 1891, d. 29 Jan 1964

Mother*

Engel Margaret Doering b. 13 Apr 1893, d. Nov 1975

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 February 1926

Harry Maynard Landgraf was born on 11 February 1926 at Iowa.

He was the son of Harry Gabrial Landgraf and Engel Margaret Doering.

Death

April 1975

Harry Maynard Landgraf died in April 1975 at Oregon at age 49.

Edward John Hofer

M, b. 23 July 1910, d. 11 March 1965

Father*

John A. Hofer b. 1873

Mother*

Wilhelmina A. Spohnholz b. 12 May 1880, d. Oct 1942

Charts: Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edward John Hofer was also known as Eddie.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 July 1910

Edward John Hofer was born on 23 July 1910 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John A. Hofer and Wilhelmina A. Spohnholz.

Marriage

May 1939

Edward John Hofer married Edna Dorothea Anna Schulenburg, daughter of Herman H. Schulenburg and Louise Schrank, in May 1939 Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939.

Sauk county marriage license reported in The Capital Times on 07 May 1939, including Edward Hofer and Herman Brey

Death

11 March 1965

Edward John Hofer died on 11 March 1965 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 54.

Burial

after 11 March 1965

He was buried after 11 March 1965 at Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edward John Hofer was listed as a step-son in Frank Albert Carl Gehrke's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Fred Niemann.¹

14 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edward John Hofer was listed as a step-son in Frank Albert Carl Gehrke's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Edward Hofer & his sister Albertine Amanda Mandy Hofer were foster children of Frank Ninedorf & his wife Minnie Gehrke-Ninedorf from 1910-1940.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2015; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 75.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 114.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.

Heinrich Grotelueschen

M, b. 15 June 1862, d. 26 December 1943

Father*

Johann Hermann Grotelueschen b. 16 Oct 1820, d. 17 Jul 1899

Mother*

Anna Catharine Meyer b. 20 Jul 1830, d. 24 Jan 1913

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Heinrich Grotelueschen was also known as Henry.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 June 1862

Heinrich Grotelueschen was born on 15 June 1862 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Johann Hermann Grotelueschen and Anna Catharine Meyer.

Marriage

25 April 1889

Heinrich Grotelueschen married Emilia Rossow, daughter of William Rossow and Henriette (?), on 25 April 1889 at Wisconsin.

Death

26 December 1943

Heinrich Grotelueschen died on 26 December 1943 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 81 Henry Grotelueschen obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 28, 1943 - Henry Grotelueschen obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Saukville, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Heinrich Grotelueschen was listed as a son in Johann Hermann Grotelueschen's household on the 1880 Census at Saukville, Ozaukee, Wisconsin.¹

1 June 1900

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Heinrich Grotelueschen was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

11 May 1910

Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Children of Heinrich Grotelueschen and Emilia Rossow

Edna Grotelueschen+ b. Feb 1890, d. 21 Dec 1961
Elsa E. Grotelueschen b. 28 May 1891, d. 15 Nov 1986
Erma Grotelueschen b. Oct 1892, d. a 1972
Lucinda Pauline Caroline Grotelueschen+ b. 21 Oct 1894, d. 23 Sep 1972
Burchard Henry Grotelueschen+ b. 4 Dec 1897, d. 1 Oct 1976
Minnie Grotelueschen b. 1902, d. 1999
Henry F. Grotelueschen⁵ b. 24 Nov 1902, d. b Oct 1976
Villa E. Grotelueschen b. 27 Jul 1904, d. 21 Mar 1999

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1441 Page Number 466A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 25.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 46.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED125. Dwelling 203.
[S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Reel 0265 Record 002828.

Emilia Rossow

F, b. 19 December 1864, d. 17 August 1944

Father*

William Rossow b. c 1831

Mother*

Henriette (?) b. c 1835

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Emilia Rossow was also known as Rosson.

Name Variation

Emilia Rossow was also known as Amelia.

Name Variation

Emilia Rossow was also known as Emilie.

Name Variation

Emilia Rossow was also known as Emily.

Married Name

25 April 1889

As of 25 April 1889,her married name was Grotelueschen.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 December 1864

Emilia Rossow was born on 19 December 1864 at Wisconsin also reported as 19 Dec 1865.

She was the daughter of William Rossow and Henriette (?).

Marriage

25 April 1889

Emilia Rossow married Heinrich Grotelueschen, son of Johann Hermann Grotelueschen and Anna Catharine Meyer, on 25 April 1889 at Wisconsin.

Death

17 August 1944

Emilia Rossow died on 17 August 1944 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 79 Emelie (Rossow) Grotelueschen obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal August 19, 1944 - Emelie (Rossow) Grotelueschen obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emilia Rossow was listed as a daughter in William Rossow's household on the 1880 Census at Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; listed as RARLOW.¹

1 June 1900

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emilia Rossow was listed as wife in Heinrich Grotelueschen's household on the 1900 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emilia Rossow appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Heinrich Grotelueschen at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

11 May 1910

Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin

Emilia Rossow was listed as wife in Heinrich Grotelueschen's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

Emilia Rossow had 6 with 5 living in 1900 children.
She had 8 with 7 living in 1910 children.

Children of Emilia Rossow and Heinrich Grotelueschen

Edna Grotelueschen+ b. Feb 1890, d. 21 Dec 1961
Elsa E. Grotelueschen b. 28 May 1891, d. 15 Nov 1986
Erma Grotelueschen b. Oct 1892, d. a 1972
Lucinda Pauline Caroline Grotelueschen+ b. 21 Oct 1894, d. 23 Sep 1972
Burchard Henry Grotelueschen+ b. 4 Dec 1897, d. 1 Oct 1976
Minnie Grotelueschen b. 1902, d. 1999
Henry F. Grotelueschen⁵ b. 24 Nov 1902, d. b Oct 1976
Villa E. Grotelueschen b. 27 Jul 1904, d. 21 Mar 1999

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 132B.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 25.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 46.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED125. Dwelling 203.
[S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Reel 0265 Record 002828.

Elsa E. Grotelueschen

F, b. 28 May 1891, d. 15 November 1986

Father*

Heinrich Grotelueschen b. 15 Jun 1862, d. 26 Dec 1943

Mother*

Emilia Rossow b. 19 Dec 1864, d. 17 Aug 1944

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Elsa E. Grotelueschen was also known as Elsie.

Married Name

18 February 1914

As of 18 February 1914,her married name was Hinrichs.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 May 1891

Elsa E. Grotelueschen was born on 28 May 1891 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Heinrich Grotelueschen and Emilia Rossow.

Marriage

18 February 1914

Elsa E. Grotelueschen married Paul E. Hinrichs, son of Frederich William Hinrichs and Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder, on 18 February 1914 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

15 November 1986

Elsa E. Grotelueschen died on 15 November 1986 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 95.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsa E. Grotelueschen was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Grotelueschen's household on the 1900 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsa E. Grotelueschen appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Heinrich Grotelueschen at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

20 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsa E. Grotelueschen was listed as wife in Paul E. Hinrichs's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1930

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsa E. Grotelueschen was listed as wife in Paul E. Hinrichs's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; surname listed as Hendricks.⁴

1940

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Elsa E. Grotelueschen was listed as wife in Paul E. Hinrichs's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

Elsa E. Grotelueschen obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 25.
[S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 46.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED176. Dewlling 144.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 386.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 56-33.

Paul E. Hinrichs

M, b. 22 January 1887, d. 15 January 1954

Father*

Frederich William Hinrichs b. 27 Feb 1861, d. 3 Apr 1931

Mother*

Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder b. 23 Jun 1865, d. 3 Nov 1958

Paul Hinrichs - circa 1903-Colorized-Enhanced

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 January 1887

Paul E. Hinrichs was born on 22 January 1887 at Wisconsin also reported as Jan 1886.

He was the son of Frederich William Hinrichs and Dorothea Sophia Katherine Schroeder.

Marriage

18 February 1914

Paul E. Hinrichs married Elsa E. Grotelueschen, daughter of Heinrich Grotelueschen and Emilia Rossow, on 18 February 1914 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Death

15 January 1954

Paul E. Hinrichs died on 15 January 1954 at age 66.

Census Date

Location

Description

23 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Paul E. Hinrichs was listed as a son in Frederich William Hinrichs's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

1 June 1905

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Paul E. Hinrichs appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Frederich William Hinrichs at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

28 April 1910

Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin

Paul E. Hinrichs was listed as a son in Frederich William Hinrichs's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg Town, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

20 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Paul E. Hinrichs was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

1930

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, surname listed as Hendricks.⁴

1940

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

Circa 1903 Friedrich and Dora (Schroeder) Hinrichs family portrait. Back Row: Elsie, Paul, Emma. Middle Row: Alma, Friedrich, Dora (Schroeder). Front Row: Hugo, Emil.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 198.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED125. Dwelling 76.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED176. Dewlling 144.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 2609; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 386.0; FHL microfilm: 2342343.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 56-33.

Edna Grotelueschen

F, b. February 1890, d. 21 December 1961

Father*

Heinrich Grotelueschen b. 15 Jun 1862, d. 26 Dec 1943

Mother*

Emilia Rossow b. 19 Dec 1864, d. 17 Aug 1944

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1911

As of circa 1911,her married name was Grote.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1890

Edna Grotelueschen was born in February 1890 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Heinrich Grotelueschen and Emilia Rossow.

Marriage

circa 1911

Edna Grotelueschen married Otto H. Grote, son of Henry D. Grote and Dorothea M. Huebing, circa 1911.

Death

21 December 1961

Edna Grotelueschen died on 21 December 1961 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 71 Edna (Grotelueschen) Grote obituary.

Madison Capital Times December 23, 1961 - Edna (Grotelueschen) Grote obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1 June 1900

Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edna Grotelueschen was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Grotelueschen's household on the 1900 Census at Dellona, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

19 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edna Grotelueschen was listed as wife in Otto H. Grote's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

18 April 1930

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Edna Grotelueschen was listed as wife in Otto H. Grote's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living at 423 North Locust.³

Children of Edna Grotelueschen and Otto H. Grote

Arline B. Grote b. 10 May 1912, d. 10 Apr 1923
Howard W. Grote+ b. 13 Mar 1916, d. 21 Jan 1995

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 25.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED176. Dewlling 133.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-30. Dwelling 307.

Otto H. Grote

M, b. 20 September 1881, d. 3 November 1933

Father*

Henry D. Grote b. Feb 1840, d. 7 Nov 1915

Mother*

Dorothea M. Huebing b. 6 Sep 1849, d. 17 Oct 1931

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 September 1881

Otto H. Grote was born on 20 September 1881 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Henry D. Grote and Dorothea M. Huebing.

Marriage

circa 1911

Otto H. Grote married Edna Grotelueschen, daughter of Heinrich Grotelueschen and Emilia Rossow, circa 1911.

Death

3 November 1933

Otto H. Grote died on 3 November 1933 at age 52.

Census Date

Location

Description

8 June 1900

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Otto H. Grote was listed as a son in Henry D. Grote's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

19 January 1920

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Otto H. Grote was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

18 April 1930

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, living at 423 North Locust.³

Children of Otto H. Grote and Edna Grotelueschen

Arline B. Grote b. 10 May 1912, d. 10 Apr 1923
Howard W. Grote+ b. 13 Mar 1916, d. 21 Jan 1995

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 75.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED176. Dewlling 133.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-30. Dwelling 307.