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Gerald Ravenell Gilstrap

M, b. 13 September 1923, d. 20 March 1970

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Gerald Ravenell Gilstrap was also known as Gillstrop.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Gerald Ravenell Gilstrap was also known as Gillstrop.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 September 1923	Gerald Ravenell Gilstrap was born on 13 September 1923 also reported as 12 Sep 1924.
Marriage	24 June 1950	He married Maxine Hansen, daughter of Frederick William Hansen and Hilda Louise Anna Frahm, on 24 June 1950.
Death	20 March 1970	Gerald Ravenell Gilstrap died on 20 March 1970 at age 46 also reported as 18 Nov 1971.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 September 1923

Gerald Ravenell Gilstrap was born on 13 September 1923 also reported as 12 Sep 1924.

Marriage

24 June 1950

Death

20 March 1970

Gerald Ravenell Gilstrap died on 20 March 1970 at age 46 also reported as 18 Nov 1971.

Barbara Faye Hansen

F, b. 30 July 1932, d. 28 October 1972

Father*

Frederick William Hansen b. 15 Sep 1875, d. 9 Apr 1971

Mother*

Hilda Louise Anna Frahm b. 3 Jul 1905, d. 9 Mar 1996

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Barbara Faye Hansen was also known as Hanson.
Married Name	26 December 1950	As of 26 December 1950,her married name was Bancroft.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Barbara Faye Hansen was also known as Hanson.

Married Name

26 December 1950

As of 26 December 1950,her married name was Bancroft.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 July 1932	Barbara Faye Hansen was born on 30 July 1932.
		She was the daughter of Frederick William Hansen and Hilda Louise Anna Frahm.
Marriage	26 December 1950	Barbara Faye Hansen married Paul William Bancroft on 26 December 1950.
Death	28 October 1972	Barbara Faye Hansen died on 28 October 1972 at age 40.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 July 1932

Barbara Faye Hansen was born on 30 July 1932.

She was the daughter of Frederick William Hansen and Hilda Louise Anna Frahm.

Marriage

26 December 1950

Barbara Faye Hansen married Paul William Bancroft on 26 December 1950.

Death

28 October 1972

Barbara Faye Hansen died on 28 October 1972 at age 40.

Paul William Bancroft

M, b. 17 May 1930, d. 11 February 2018

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Paul William Bancroft was also known as William Paul.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Paul William Bancroft was also known as William Paul.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 May 1930	Paul William Bancroft was born on 17 May 1930.
Marriage	26 December 1950	He married Barbara Faye Hansen, daughter of Frederick William Hansen and Hilda Louise Anna Frahm, on 26 December 1950.
Death	11 February 2018	Paul William Bancroft died on 11 February 2018 at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 May 1930

Paul William Bancroft was born on 17 May 1930.

Marriage

26 December 1950

He married Barbara Faye Hansen, daughter of Frederick William Hansen and Hilda Louise Anna Frahm, on 26 December 1950.

Death

11 February 2018

Paul William Bancroft died on 11 February 2018 at age 87.

Harry H. Frahm

M, b. 4 November 1902, d. June 1983

Father*

Herman Frahm b. 24 Aug 1878, d. 6 Mar 1968

Mother*

Bertha Sophia Balgemann b. 12 Jan 1879, d. 29 Nov 1918

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Harry H. Frahm was also known as H. Harry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Harry H. Frahm was also known as H. Harry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 November 1902	Harry H. Frahm was born on 4 November 1902 at Eagle Lake, Will, Illinois.
		He was the son of Herman Frahm and Bertha Sophia Balgemann.
Marriage	5 September 1926	Harry H. Frahm married Hartwig Bultman, daughter of John C. Bultman and Christiana Kuester, on 5 September 1926.
Burial	June 1983	Harry H. Frahm was buried in June 1983 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.
Death	June 1983	He died in June 1983 at age 80 Harry H Frahm obituary. Park Forest South Star June 19, 1983 - Harry H Frahm obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 November 1902

Harry H. Frahm was born on 4 November 1902 at Eagle Lake, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of Herman Frahm and Bertha Sophia Balgemann.

Marriage

5 September 1926

Harry H. Frahm married Hartwig Bultman, daughter of John C. Bultman and Christiana Kuester, on 5 September 1926.

Burial

June 1983

Harry H. Frahm was buried in June 1983 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

June 1983

He died in June 1983 at age 80 Harry H Frahm obituary.

Park Forest South Star June 19, 1983 - Harry H Frahm obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
16 May 1910	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Harry H. Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹
7 January 1920	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Harry H. Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Harry H. Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

Census Date

Location

Description

16 May 1910

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Harry H. Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

7 January 1920

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Harry H. Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Harry H. Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

Harry H. Frahm obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; Last residence Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois.

Children of Harry H. Frahm and Hartwig Bultman

Harley H. Frahm+ b. 5 Oct 1927, d. 9 Dec 1987
Eldon John Frahm+ b. 27 Sep 1929, d. 26 Dec 2010

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Stamp 189. Sheet 9A.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 43. Stamp 178.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

Hartwig Bultman

F, b. 27 May 1907, d. 2004

Father*

John C. Bultman b. c 1884

Mother*

Christiana Kuester b. c 1898

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Hartwig Bultman was also known as Hattie.
Name Variation		Hartwig Bultman was also known as Hatwig.
Married Name	5 September 1926	As of 5 September 1926,her married name was Frahm.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Hartwig Bultman was also known as Hattie.

Name Variation

Hartwig Bultman was also known as Hatwig.

Married Name

5 September 1926

As of 5 September 1926,her married name was Frahm.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 May 1907	Hartwig Bultman was born on 27 May 1907 at Minnesota.
		She was the daughter of John C. Bultman and Christiana Kuester.
Marriage	5 September 1926	Hartwig Bultman married Harry H. Frahm, son of Herman Frahm and Bertha Sophia Balgemann, on 5 September 1926.
Burial	2004	Hartwig Bultman was buried in 2004 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.
Death	2004	She died in 2004.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 May 1907

Hartwig Bultman was born on 27 May 1907 at Minnesota.

She was the daughter of John C. Bultman and Christiana Kuester.

Marriage

5 September 1926

Hartwig Bultman married Harry H. Frahm, son of Herman Frahm and Bertha Sophia Balgemann, on 5 September 1926.

Burial

2004

Hartwig Bultman was buried in 2004 at Heusing Cemetery, Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

2004

She died in 2004.

Census Date	Location	Description
26 April 1910	Bloom, Nobles, Minnesota	Hartwig Bultman was listed as a daughter in John C. Bultman's household on the 1910 Census at Bloom, Nobles, Minnesota.¹
circa 6 January 1920	Gill, Cass, North Dakota	Hartwig Bultman was listed as a daughter in John C. Bultman's household on the 1920 Census at Gill, Cass, North Dakota.²
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Hartwig Bultman was listed as a daughter-in-law in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1910

Bloom, Nobles, Minnesota

Hartwig Bultman was listed as a daughter in John C. Bultman's household on the 1910 Census at Bloom, Nobles, Minnesota.¹

circa 6 January 1920

Gill, Cass, North Dakota

Hartwig Bultman was listed as a daughter in John C. Bultman's household on the 1920 Census at Gill, Cass, North Dakota.²

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Hartwig Bultman was listed as a daughter-in-law in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

Children of Hartwig Bultman and Harry H. Frahm

Harley H. Frahm+ b. 5 Oct 1927, d. 9 Dec 1987
Eldon John Frahm+ b. 27 Sep 1929, d. 26 Dec 2010

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED147. Dwelling 62.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 22.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

Hilma L. Frahm

F, b. 30 August 1909, d. 14 October 1993

Father*

Herman Frahm b. 24 Aug 1878, d. 6 Mar 1968

Mother*

Bertha Sophia Balgemann b. 12 Jan 1879, d. 29 Nov 1918

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	3 October 1928	As of 3 October 1928,her married name was Sommervold.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

3 October 1928

As of 3 October 1928,her married name was Sommervold.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 August 1909	Hilma L. Frahm was born on 30 August 1909 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Herman Frahm and Bertha Sophia Balgemann.
Marriage	3 October 1928	Hilma L. Frahm married Peter Ludwig Sommervold, son of Severt S. Sommervold and Marit A. Asp, on 3 October 1928 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Death	14 October 1993	Hilma L. Frahm died on 14 October 1993 at Vancouver, Washington, at age 84.
Burial	after 14 October 1993	She was buried after 14 October 1993 at Bethel Cemetery, Brush Prairie, Clark, Washington.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 August 1909

Hilma L. Frahm was born on 30 August 1909 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Herman Frahm and Bertha Sophia Balgemann.

Marriage

3 October 1928

Hilma L. Frahm married Peter Ludwig Sommervold, son of Severt S. Sommervold and Marit A. Asp, on 3 October 1928 at Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

14 October 1993

Hilma L. Frahm died on 14 October 1993 at Vancouver, Washington, at age 84.

Burial

after 14 October 1993

She was buried after 14 October 1993 at Bethel Cemetery, Brush Prairie, Clark, Washington.

Census Date	Location	Description
16 May 1910	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Hilma L. Frahm was listed as a daughter in Herman Frahm's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²
7 January 1920	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Hilma L. Frahm was listed as a daughter in Herman Frahm's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³
23 April 1930	Cedar Creek, Lake, Indiana	Hilma L. Frahm was listed as wife in Peter Ludwig Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Cedar Creek, Lake, Indiana.⁴

Census Date

Location

Description

16 May 1910

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Hilma L. Frahm was listed as a daughter in Herman Frahm's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

7 January 1920

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Hilma L. Frahm was listed as a daughter in Herman Frahm's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

23 April 1930

Cedar Creek, Lake, Indiana

Hilma L. Frahm was listed as wife in Peter Ludwig Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Cedar Creek, Lake, Indiana.⁴

Hilma L. Frahm obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; Last residence Battle Ground, Clark, Washington..
She lived in 1982 at Battle Creek, Washington.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED122. Stamp 189. Sheet 9A.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED137. Dwelling 43. Stamp 178.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED45-70. Dwelling 87.

Martha Raitz

F, b. 1 January 1890, d. July 1937

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Martha Raitz was also known as Raetz.
Name Variation		Martha Raitz was also known as M. Mary.
Married Name	10 February 1920	As of 10 February 1920,her married name was Frahm.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Martha Raitz was also known as Raetz.

Name Variation

Martha Raitz was also known as M. Mary.

Married Name

10 February 1920

As of 10 February 1920,her married name was Frahm.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 January 1890	Martha Raitz was born on 1 January 1890 at Germany.
Marriage	10 February 1920	She married Herman Frahm, son of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Margaretha Catharina Dorothea Fedde, on 10 February 1920.
Burial	July 1937	Martha Raitz was buried in July 1937 at Petersberg Cemetery, near Grant Park, Illinois.
Death	July 1937	She died in July 1937 at age 47.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 January 1890

Martha Raitz was born on 1 January 1890 at Germany.

Marriage

10 February 1920

She married Herman Frahm, son of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Margaretha Catharina Dorothea Fedde, on 10 February 1920.

Burial

July 1937

Martha Raitz was buried in July 1937 at Petersberg Cemetery, near Grant Park, Illinois.

Death

July 1937

She died in July 1937 at age 47.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Martha Raitz was listed as wife in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Martha Raitz was listed as wife in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Children of Martha Raitz and Herman Frahm

George Wayne Frahm+ b. 3 Nov 1920, d. 8 Jun 1993
Audrey M. Frahm b. 19 Apr 1922, d. 21 Sep 1997
Duane Leonard Frahm+ b. 22 Jan 1924, d. 25 Nov 1986

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

George Wayne Frahm

M, b. 3 November 1920, d. 8 June 1993

Father*

Herman Frahm b. 24 Aug 1878, d. 6 Mar 1968

Mother*

Martha Raitz b. 1 Jan 1890, d. Jul 1937

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		George Wayne Frahm was also known as Wayne George.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

George Wayne Frahm was also known as Wayne George.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 November 1920	George Wayne Frahm was born on 3 November 1920 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz.
Marriage	20 December 1941	George Wayne Frahm married Margaret Cirks, daughter of Meine Cirks and Lilly (?), on 20 December 1941.
Death	8 June 1993	George Wayne Frahm died on 8 June 1993 at age 72.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 November 1920

George Wayne Frahm was born on 3 November 1920 at Illinois.

He was the son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz.

Marriage

20 December 1941

George Wayne Frahm married Margaret Cirks, daughter of Meine Cirks and Lilly (?), on 20 December 1941.

Death

8 June 1993

George Wayne Frahm died on 8 June 1993 at age 72.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	George Wayne Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

George Wayne Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

George Wayne Frahm obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; Last residence Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

Margaret Cirks

F, b. 30 April 1918

Father*

Meine Cirks b. c 1895

Mother*

Lilly (?) b. c 1898

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	20 December 1941	As of 20 December 1941,her married name was Frahm.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 December 1941

As of 20 December 1941,her married name was Frahm.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 April 1918	Margaret Cirks was born on 30 April 1918 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Meine Cirks and Lilly (?).
Marriage	20 December 1941	Margaret Cirks married George Wayne Frahm, son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz, on 20 December 1941.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 April 1918

Margaret Cirks was born on 30 April 1918 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Meine Cirks and Lilly (?).

Marriage

20 December 1941

Margaret Cirks married George Wayne Frahm, son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz, on 20 December 1941.

Census Date	Location	Description
22 April 1930	Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois	Margaret Cirks was listed as a daughter in Meine Cirks's household on the 1930 Census at Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1930

Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois

Margaret Cirks was listed as a daughter in Meine Cirks's household on the 1930 Census at Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-48. Dwelling 95.

Audrey M. Frahm

F, b. 19 April 1922, d. 21 September 1997

Father*

Herman Frahm b. 24 Aug 1878, d. 6 Mar 1968

Mother*

Martha Raitz b. 1 Jan 1890, d. Jul 1937

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Ritter.
Name Variation		Audrey M. Frahm was also known as M. Audrey.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Ritter.

Name Variation

Audrey M. Frahm was also known as M. Audrey.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Audrey M. Frahm married (?) Ritter.
Birth	19 April 1922	Audrey M. Frahm was born on 19 April 1922 at Illinois.
		She was the daughter of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz.
Death	21 September 1997	Audrey M. Frahm died on 21 September 1997 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 75 Audrey M. Ritter, 75, of Momence, died Sunday (Sept. 21, 1997) at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. Burial was in Kankakee Memorial Gardens. She was born April 19, 1922 in Grant Park, the daughter of Herman and Martha Raetz Frahm. Her husband, Theodore Ritter, whom she married Nov. 18, 1939 in Grant Park, died Sept. 30, 1972. Surviving are two daughters and two sons-in-law, Marla and Charles Sharp of Seymore, Tenn., and Connie and James Pine of O'Fallon; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Gailene Ritter of Bourbonnais; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Frahm of Grant Park, Hattie Frahm of Grant Park and Mary Frahm of Portage, Ind. Deceased are her parents, one sister and three brothers.
Burial	after 21 September 1997	She was buried after 21 September 1997 at Kankakee Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Audrey M. Frahm married (?) Ritter.

Birth

19 April 1922

Audrey M. Frahm was born on 19 April 1922 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz.

Death

21 September 1997

Audrey M. Frahm died on 21 September 1997 at Kankakee, Illinois, at age 75 Audrey M. Ritter, 75, of Momence, died Sunday (Sept. 21, 1997) at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee.

Burial was in Kankakee Memorial Gardens.

She was born April 19, 1922 in Grant Park, the daughter of Herman and Martha Raetz Frahm.

Her husband, Theodore Ritter, whom she married Nov. 18, 1939 in Grant Park, died Sept. 30, 1972.

Surviving are two daughters and two sons-in-law, Marla and Charles Sharp of Seymore, Tenn., and Connie and James Pine of O'Fallon; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Gailene Ritter of Bourbonnais; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Frahm of Grant Park, Hattie Frahm of Grant Park and Mary Frahm of Portage, Ind.

Deceased are her parents, one sister and three brothers.

Burial

after 21 September 1997

She was buried after 21 September 1997 at Kankakee Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Audrey M. Frahm was listed as a daughter in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Audrey M. Frahm was listed as a daughter in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

Duane Leonard Frahm

M, b. 22 January 1924, d. 25 November 1986

Father*

Herman Frahm b. 24 Aug 1878, d. 6 Mar 1968

Mother*

Martha Raitz b. 1 Jan 1890, d. Jul 1937

Lt Duane Frahm 1945-Colorized

Lt Duane Frahm 1945

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Duane Leonard Frahm was also known as Leonard Duane.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Duane Leonard Frahm was also known as Leonard Duane.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 January 1924	Duane Leonard Frahm was born on 22 January 1924 at Grant Park, Illinois, also reported as 23 Jan 1924.
		He was the son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz.
Marriage	29 April 1944	Duane Leonard Frahm married Mary Jane Middleborn on 29 April 1944 at Corsicana, Texas, Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement. Chicago South End Reporter June 7, 1944 - Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement
Death	25 November 1986	Duane Leonard Frahm died on 25 November 1986 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, at age 62 Duane Frahm obituary. Crete Star November 30, 1986 - Duane Frahm obituary
Burial	after 25 November 1986	He was buried after 25 November 1986 at Oakland Memory Lanes, Colton, Cook, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 January 1924

Duane Leonard Frahm was born on 22 January 1924 at Grant Park, Illinois, also reported as 23 Jan 1924.

He was the son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz.

Marriage

29 April 1944

Duane Leonard Frahm married Mary Jane Middleborn on 29 April 1944 at Corsicana, Texas, Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement.

Chicago South End Reporter June 7, 1944 - Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement

Death

25 November 1986

Duane Leonard Frahm died on 25 November 1986 at East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, at age 62 Duane Frahm obituary.

Crete Star November 30, 1986 - Duane Frahm obituary

Burial

after 25 November 1986

He was buried after 25 November 1986 at Oakland Memory Lanes, Colton, Cook, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Duane Leonard Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Duane Leonard Frahm was listed as a son in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

In November 1944 Duane Leonard Frahm wins pilots wings, commission.
Riverdale Pointer November 30, 1944 - Duane Leonard Frahm wins pilots wings, commission
In January 1945 photo of Lt Duane Frahm.
Chicago South End Reporter January 24, 1945 - Lt Duane Frahm

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

Mary Jane Middleborn

F, b. 13 August 1924

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary Jane Middleborn was also known as Middleburn.
Married Name	29 April 1944	As of 29 April 1944,her married name was Frahm.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Jane Middleborn was also known as Middleburn.

Married Name

29 April 1944

As of 29 April 1944,her married name was Frahm.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 August 1924	Mary Jane Middleborn was born on 13 August 1924.
Marriage	29 April 1944	She married Duane Leonard Frahm, son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz, on 29 April 1944 at Corsicana, Texas, Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement. Chicago South End Reporter June 7, 1944 - Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 August 1924

Mary Jane Middleborn was born on 13 August 1924.

Marriage

29 April 1944

She married Duane Leonard Frahm, son of Herman Frahm and Martha Raitz, on 29 April 1944 at Corsicana, Texas, Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement.

Chicago South End Reporter June 7, 1944 - Mary Jane Middleborn and Duane Frahm marriage announcement

In November 1944 Duane Leonard Frahm wins pilots wings, commission.
Riverdale Pointer November 30, 1944 - Duane Leonard Frahm wins pilots wings, commission

Hilma A. Graves

F, b. 13 July 1891, d. October 1983

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	24 March 1909	As of 24 March 1909,her married name was Knisley.
Married Name	24 March 1909	As of 24 March 1909,her married name was Knisely.
Married Name	12 January 1941	As of 12 January 1941,her married name was Frahm.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 March 1909

As of 24 March 1909,her married name was Knisley.

Married Name

24 March 1909

As of 24 March 1909,her married name was Knisely.

Married Name

12 January 1941

As of 12 January 1941,her married name was Frahm.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 July 1891	Hilma A. Graves was born on 13 July 1891 at Grant Park, Illinois.
Marriage	24 March 1909	She married Herman William Knisley on 24 March 1909 at first marriage for her, Kankakee, Illinois.
Marriage	12 January 1941	Hilma A. Graves married Herman Frahm, son of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Margaretha Catharina Dorothea Fedde, on 12 January 1941.
Death	October 1983	Hilma A. Graves died in October 1983 at at daughter's home, Grant Park, Illinois, at age 92 Hilma Knisely Frahm obituary. Park Forest Star October 23, 1983 - Hilma Knisely Frahm obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 July 1891

Hilma A. Graves was born on 13 July 1891 at Grant Park, Illinois.

Marriage

24 March 1909

She married Herman William Knisley on 24 March 1909 at first marriage for her, Kankakee, Illinois.

Marriage

12 January 1941

Hilma A. Graves married Herman Frahm, son of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Margaretha Catharina Dorothea Fedde, on 12 January 1941.

Death

October 1983

Hilma A. Graves died in October 1983 at at daughter's home, Grant Park, Illinois, at age 92 Hilma Knisely Frahm obituary.

Park Forest Star October 23, 1983 - Hilma Knisely Frahm obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
1910	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Hilma A. Graves was listed as wife in Herman William Knisley's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹
9 January 1920	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Hilma A. Graves was listed as wife in Herman William Knisley's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²
1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Hilma A. Graves was listed as wife in Herman William Knisley's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

Census Date

Location

Description

1910

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Hilma A. Graves was listed as wife in Herman William Knisley's household on the 1910 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

9 January 1920

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Hilma A. Graves was listed as wife in Herman William Knisley's household on the 1920 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.²

1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Hilma A. Graves was listed as wife in Herman William Knisley's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.³

Hilma A. Graves obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; Last residence Grant Park, Illinois..

Child of Hilma A. Graves and Herman William Knisley

Nelda Naomi Knisley b. 25 May 1914, d. 17 Jul 1991

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T624_298; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1374311.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Roll: T625_377; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 137.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2340261.

Harley H. Frahm

M, b. 5 October 1927, d. 9 December 1987

Father*

Harry H. Frahm b. 4 Nov 1902, d. Jun 1983

Mother*

Hartwig Bultman b. 27 May 1907, d. 2004

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 October 1927	Harley H. Frahm was born on 5 October 1927 at Wheatland, North Dakota.
		He was the son of Harry H. Frahm and Hartwig Bultman.
Death	9 December 1987	Harley H. Frahm died on 9 December 1987 at at home, Illinois, at age 60 Harley Frahm obituary. Chicago Heights Star Chicago Heights Illinois December 13, 1987 - Harley Frahm obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 October 1927

Harley H. Frahm was born on 5 October 1927 at Wheatland, North Dakota.

He was the son of Harry H. Frahm and Hartwig Bultman.

Death

9 December 1987

Harley H. Frahm died on 9 December 1987 at at home, Illinois, at age 60 Harley Frahm obituary.

Chicago Heights Star Chicago Heights Illinois December 13, 1987 - Harley Frahm obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Harley H. Frahm was listed as a grandson in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Harley H. Frahm was listed as a grandson in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

Eldon John Frahm

M, b. 27 September 1929, d. 26 December 2010

Father*

Harry H. Frahm b. 4 Nov 1902, d. Jun 1983

Mother*

Hartwig Bultman b. 27 May 1907, d. 2004

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 September 1929	Eldon John Frahm was born on 27 September 1929 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
		He was the son of Harry H. Frahm and Hartwig Bultman.
Marriage	14 April 1956	Eldon John Frahm married Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman on 14 April 1956.
Death	26 December 2010	Eldon John Frahm died on 26 December 2010 at Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, at age 81.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 September 1929

Eldon John Frahm was born on 27 September 1929 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.

He was the son of Harry H. Frahm and Hartwig Bultman.

Marriage

14 April 1956

Eldon John Frahm married Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman on 14 April 1956.

Death

26 December 2010

Eldon John Frahm died on 26 December 2010 at Whitefish, Flathead, Montana, at age 81.

Census Date	Location	Description
7 April 1930	Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois	Eldon John Frahm was listed as a grandson in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

7 April 1930

Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois

Eldon John Frahm was listed as a grandson in Herman Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at Yellowhead, Kankakee, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED46-50. Dwelling 34.

Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman

F, b. 18 June 1936, d. 1 September 2014

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman was also known as Jackie.
Name Variation		Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman was also known as Sweaton.
Married Name	14 April 1956	As of 14 April 1956,her married name was Frahm.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman was also known as Jackie.

Name Variation

Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman was also known as Sweaton.

Married Name

14 April 1956

As of 14 April 1956,her married name was Frahm.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 June 1936

Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman was born on 18 June 1936 at England.

Marriage

14 April 1956

She married Eldon John Frahm, son of Harry H. Frahm and Hartwig Bultman, on 14 April 1956.

Death

1 September 2014

Jacqueline Bramwell Sweatman died on 1 September 2014 at Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, at age 78 Jacqueline “Jackie” Bramwell Frahm, 78, “went to be with her Lord and Savior” on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Jackie passed away due to complications from lung cancer. She was born June 18, 1936, to John and Ivy Sweatman in London. She grew up during World War II in England, during which time their family home was bombed and they had to leave London to live with other family members. She married Eldon John Frahm April 14, 1956, at All Saints Church of England. Together they had three children, Robert Frahm, Julie Frahm and Lisa Frahm-Schwegel. In 1965 the family moved to Glasgow Air Force Base in Montana. She was one of the first certified nursing assistants at North Valley Hospital Extended Care where she was employed for 12 years. After her time of employment she decided to stay at home and care for her grandchildren. Jackie was very active in her community and at First Baptist Church of Whitefish. While at First Baptist, she volunteered her time as the church secretary. She was also involved in the prison ministry. She knitted hats and gloves for RSVP to give to children in the community. Jackie also assisted the teachers at Bissell School, including playing cribbage with the students and assisting the teachers. Jackie enjoyed gardening, golfing, reading, knitting, bowling, camping, and spending time with her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ivy Sweatman; and her husband, Eldon Frahm, in 2010. Jackie is survived by her sister, Irene, and husband, Bill, of Sutton Surry, England. She is also survived by her three children, Robert Frahm and wife Margo of Whitefish, Julie Frahm of Kalispell, and Lisa Frahm-Schwegel and husband Carl of Craig, Alaska. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Desirae, Jeffrey, Chad, Elizabeth, Stephanie, Cody, CJ and Tori; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Sept. 8 at First Baptist Church of Whitefish. Burial will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Jackie’s family.

Hilda Voltmer

F, b. 12 May 1901, d. 23 December 1996

Father*

August Voltmer b. 28 Oct 1861, d. Oct 1956

Mother*

Lena Balgemann b. 18 Sep 1871, d. Nov 1951

Hilda (Voltmer) Frahm 1920

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Hilda Voltmer was also known as Volmer.

Married Name

10 February 1920

As of 10 February 1920,her married name was Frahm.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 May 1901

Hilda Voltmer was born on 12 May 1901 at Indiana.

She was the daughter of August Voltmer and Lena Balgemann.

Marriage

10 February 1920

Hilda Voltmer married Edwin Frahm, son of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Anna Fedde, on 10 February 1920 at Kankakee, Illinois.

Edwin and Hilda (Voltmer) Frahm wedding 10 Feb 1920

Death

23 December 1996

Hilda Voltmer died on 23 December 1996 at age 95.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 May 1930

West Creek, Lake, Indiana

Hilda Voltmer was listed as wife in Edwin Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at West Creek, Lake, Indiana.¹

Hilda Voltmer obtained US Social Security Card at Indiana; last residence Lowell, Lake, Indiana.

Children of Hilda Voltmer and Edwin Frahm

Lawrence Frahm b. c 1923, d. b 2011
Richard Frahm b. 5 Dec 1928, d. 21 Aug 2011

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED45-186. Dwelling 149.

Carl Stolzenbach

M, b. 1 August 1890, d. 7 September 1965

Father*

Eckhardt Stolzenbach b. 23 Nov 1853, d. 22 Jun 1925

Mother*

Caroline Shuette b. 20 Dec 1863, d. 1941

Carl Stolzenbach 01 Oct 1916-Colorized

Carl Stolzenbach 1916

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 August 1890

Carl Stolzenbach was born on 1 August 1890 at Illinois.

He was the son of Eckhardt Stolzenbach and Caroline Shuette.

Marriage

1 October 1916

Carl Stolzenbach married Emma Frahm, daughter of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Anna Fedde, on 1 October 1916 Emma (Frahm) and Carl Stolzenbach wedding portrait.

Emma Frahm and Carl Stolzenbach wedding portrait 01 Oct 1916-Colorized

Emma (Frahm) and Carl Stolzenbach wedding portrait 01 Oct 1916

Carl and Emma (Frahm) Stolzenbach wedding 01 Oct 1916

Marriage

14 June 1923

Carl Stolzenbach married Alvina Louise Nottorf on 14 June 1923 at Illinois.

Marriage

10 October 1943

Carl Stolzenbach married Amanda Hasemann on 10 October 1943 at Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

7 September 1965

Carl Stolzenbach died on 7 September 1965 at age 75 Carl Stolzenbach obituary.

Park Forest Star September 9, 1965 - Carl Stolzenbach obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

16 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Carl Stolzenbach was listed as the widowed head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

Child of Carl Stolzenbach and Alvina Louise Nottorf

Selma June Stolzenbach+ b. 10 Jun 1931, d. 2 Nov 2008

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 58.

Adolph F. Meyer

M, b. 19 May 1893, d. November 1982

Father*

William Meyer Sr. b. Sep 1851, d. b 1920

Mother*

Maria (?) b. 1865

Adolph Meyer 04 June 1916-Colorized

Adolph Meyer 1916

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Adolph F. Meyer was also known as Adolf F.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 May 1893

Adolph F. Meyer was born on 19 May 1893 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of William Meyer Sr. and Maria (?).

Marriage

4 June 1916

Adolph F. Meyer married Emelie Rosine Frahm, daughter of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Anna Fedde, on 4 June 1916.

Adolph and Emelia (Frahm) Meyer wedding 04 June 1916-Colorized

Adolph and Emelia (Frahm) Meyer wedding 04 June 1916

Burial

November 1982

Adolph F. Meyer was buried in November 1982 at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Beecher, Will, Illinois, Adolph Meyer obituary.

Death

November 1982

He died in November 1982 at Illinois at age 89.

Chicago Heights Star Chicago Heights Illinois November 21, 1982 - Adolph Meyer obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Washington, Will, Illinois

Adolph F. Meyer was listed as a son in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.¹

16 April 1910

Washington, Will, Illinois

Adolph F. Meyer was listed as a son in William Meyer Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.²

14 January 1920

Washington, Will, Illinois

Adolph F. Meyer was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.³

29 April 1930

Washington, Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Washington, Will, Illinois.⁴

On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Will, Illinois.
In 1942 at U.S. World War II Draft Registration, Will, Illinois.

Children of Adolph F. Meyer and Emelie Rosine Frahm

Lester L. Meyer b. 9 Dec 1920, d. 16 Mar 2010
Willard Adolph Meyer b. 30 Oct 1924, d. 18 Sep 2007
Marcella R. Meyer b. 26 Apr 1927, d. 5 Nov 1996

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_354; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Will, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 4.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED207. Dwelling 34.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99-84. Dwelling 224.

Valentine F. W. Raloff

M, b. 3 October 1895, d. 2 October 1992

Father*

Henry Raloff b. Aug 1859, d. b 1910

Mother*

Emma Kriegsmann b. Oct 1868, d. a Apr 1930

Val F Raloff Sr 1984-Colorized

Valentine Raloff Sr 1984

Valentine Raloff Sr 1969

Minnie and Valentine Raloff at their home in Peotone IL-Colorized

Minnie and Valentine Raloff at their home in Peotone IL

Val Raloff 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Valentine F. W. Raloff was also known as Roloff.

Name Variation

Valentine F. W. Raloff was also known as Val.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 October 1895

Valentine F. W. Raloff was born on 3 October 1895 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Raloff and Emma Kriegsmann.

Marriage

3 December 1919

Valentine F. W. Raloff married Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm, daughter of Jacob Frahm Jr. and Anna Fedde, on 3 December 1919 at Kankakee, Illinois.

Val and Minnie (Frahm) Raloff wedding 03 Dec 1919

Death

2 October 1992

Valentine F. W. Raloff died on 2 October 1992 at age 96.

Burial

after 2 October 1992

He was buried after 2 October 1992 at Heusing Cemetery, Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

12 January 1920

Worth, Cook, Illinois

Valentine F. W. Raloff was listed as a son in Emma Kriegsmann's household on the 1920 Census at Worth, Cook, Illinois.¹

25 April 1930

Blue Island, Cook, Illinois

Valentine F. W. Raloff was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Blue Island, Cook, Illinois.²

Valentine F. W. Raloff obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.
On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Kankakee, Illinois.
In January 1960 mentioned in Nina (Kriegsmann) Consoer 90th birthday celebration article.
In December 1969 Mr. and Mrs. Val Raloff of Grant Park will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at St Peter's United Church of Christ. Val Raloff and the former Minnette Frahm were married Dec. 3, 1919, at St. Paul's Lutheran church, rural Grant Park (Petersburg). They are the parents of three sons, Val H. Raloff of Grant Park, Harold E. Raloff of Aiken, S. C., and M/Sgt. Glenn Raloff (Ret) of Memphis, Tenn. There are 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Raloff is currently serving as village president of Grant Park.
Mr and Mrs Val F Raloff Sr celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary - physical newspaper-Colorized
Mr and Mrs Val F Raloff Sr celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary - physical newspaper
Mr and Mrs Val F Raloff Sr celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary
On 2 December 1979 at Grant Park, Illinois, Val F and Minnie (Frahm) Raloff 60th wedding anniversary.
Park Forest South Star December 2, 1979 - Val F and Minnie (Frahm) Raloff 60th wedding anniversary
In December 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Val F. Raloff Sr. of Grant Park will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at an open house Dec. 2. The event will take place 2-4 p.m. at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Grant Park. Hosts will be their sons and daughters-in-law, Val H. and Glendola Raloff, Grant Park; and Glenn and Mary Raloff, Memphis, Tenn. The Raloffs have 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Raloff and the former Minnette Frahm were married Dec. 3, 1919, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grant Park.
Mr and Mrs Val F Raloff Sr celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary-Colorized
Mr and Mrs Val F Raloff Sr celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary - physical newspaper
Mr and Mrs Val F Raloff Sr celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary

Children of Valentine F. W. Raloff and Wilhelmine Caroline Frahm

Valentine H. Raloff Jr.+ b. 25 Mar 1921, d. 30 Jan 2010
Harold Edward Raloff b. 5 May 1924, d. 22 Jan 1970
Glenn Charles Raloff+ b. 29 May 1929, d. 9 Apr 1998

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED233. Dwelling 102. Page 6A.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED16-2043. Dwelling 390.

Lydia Fay Frahm

F, b. 28 March 1910, d. 13 June 1978

Father*

Heinrich Carl Frahm b. 11 Feb 1881, d. 2 Mar 1957

Mother*

Meta Elizabeth Doering b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 30 Mar 1967

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

8 October 1937

As of 8 October 1937,her married name was Hamilton.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 March 1910

Lydia Fay Frahm was born on 28 March 1910 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering.

Marriage

8 October 1937

Lydia Fay Frahm married Fay Hamilton on 8 October 1937 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, Lydia Frahm and Fayette Hamilton marriage announcement.

Lemars Globe Post October 14, 1937 - Lydia Frahm and Fayette Hamilton marriage announcement

Lemars Globe Post October 11, 1937 - Lucille Frahm attended wedding of her sister Lydia Frahm and Fay Hamilton

Death

13 June 1978

Lydia Fay Frahm died on 13 June 1978 at age 68.

Census Date

Location

Description

21 April 1910

Preston Twp, Plymouth, Iowa

Lydia Fay Frahm was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1910 Census at Preston Twp, Plymouth, Iowa; also in the household is servant Ida Klemme, age 16, born in Kansas.¹

26 January 1920

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

Lydia Fay Frahm was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1920 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.²

1 January 1925

Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa

Lydia Fay Frahm appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Heinrich Carl Frahm at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

12 April 1930

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

Lydia Fay Frahm was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa; living at 418 North Avenue.³

Lydia Fay Frahm obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Pg 8931. Sheet 13A. Stamp 119. ED 109. Dwelling 82.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED123. Dwelling 457.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-18. Dwelling 296.

Fay Hamilton

M, b. 19 May 1900, d. November 1987

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Fay Hamilton was also known as Fayette.

Name Variation

Fay Hamilton was also known as Faye.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 May 1900

Fay Hamilton was born on 19 May 1900.

Marriage

8 October 1937

He married Lydia Fay Frahm, daughter of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering, on 8 October 1937 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, Lydia Frahm and Fayette Hamilton marriage announcement.

Lemars Globe Post October 14, 1937 - Lydia Frahm and Fayette Hamilton marriage announcement

Lemars Globe Post October 11, 1937 - Lucille Frahm attended wedding of her sister Lydia Frahm and Fay Hamilton

Death

November 1987

Fay Hamilton died in November 1987 at age 87.

Fay Hamilton obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa.

Herbert Albert Frahm

M, b. 13 January 1912, d. 10 July 2011

Father*

Heinrich Carl Frahm b. 11 Feb 1881, d. 2 Mar 1957

Mother*

Meta Elizabeth Doering b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 30 Mar 1967

Herbert Frahm 1930 senior portrait Le Mars Community High School, LeMars, Plymouth, IA

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 January 1912

Herbert Albert Frahm was born on 13 January 1912 at Plymouth, Iowa.

He was the son of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering.

Death

10 July 2011

Herbert Albert Frahm died on 10 July 2011 at age 99.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 January 1920

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

Herbert Albert Frahm was listed as a son in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1920 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa

Herbert Albert Frahm appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Heinrich Carl Frahm at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

12 April 1930

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

Herbert Albert Frahm was listed as a son in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa; living at 418 North Avenue.²

In September 1946 Mr and Mrs Herbert Frahm visiting relatives in Iowa.
Lemars Globe Post September 19, 1946 - Mr and Mrs Herbert Frahm visiting relatives in Iowa

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED123. Dwelling 457.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-18. Dwelling 296.

Lucille Catherine Frahm

F, b. 2 April 1914, d. March 1971

Father*

Heinrich Carl Frahm b. 11 Feb 1881, d. 2 Mar 1957

Mother*

Meta Elizabeth Doering b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 30 Mar 1967

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lucille Catherine Frahm was also known as Lucille R.

Name Variation

Lucille Catherine Frahm was also known as Lucille Katherine.

Married Name

29 May 1945

As of 29 May 1945,her married name was Larson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 April 1914

Lucille Catherine Frahm was born on 2 April 1914 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering.

Marriage

29 May 1945

Lucille Catherine Frahm married Martin Larson on 29 May 1945 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, also reported as 29 May 1946.

Death

March 1971

Lucille Catherine Frahm died in March 1971 at age 56 Mrs. Martin Larson, 56, route 3, Remsen, died Friday at Sioux City St. Joseph hospital after an illness of three months. She had been hospitalized two weeks.

Funeral Services will be Monday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at St. John's American Lutheran Church with Rev. Arnold Imbrock and Rev. Paul Tobiason officiating.

Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of the Mauer funeral home.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.

The former Lucille Katherine Frahm, she was born April 2, 1914, in LeMars, a daughter of the late Henry and Meta Doering Frahm.

She married Martin Larson May 29, 1945, in LeMars. She lived in LeMars and graduated from LeMars High School. After her marriage she lived at rural Remsen. She was a lifelong resident of Plymouth county.

Mrs. Larson was a member of St. John’s American Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.

Survivors are her husband, Martin of rural Remsen; a son, Gary, at home; a daughter, Bonnie Larson of rural Remsen; a brother, Herbert Frahm of Willow Grove, Penn., and two sisters, Mrs. Fay (Lydia) Hamilton of Alton and Mrs. Donald (Emma) Schmidt, of LeMars.

Lemars Daily Sentinel March 5, 1971 - Mrs Martin Larson (Lucille Katherine Frahm) obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

26 January 1920

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

Lucille Catherine Frahm was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1920 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa

Lucille Catherine Frahm appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Heinrich Carl Frahm at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

12 April 1930

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

Lucille Catherine Frahm was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa; living at 418 North Avenue.²

In November 1936 at Plymouth, Iowa, Thanksgiving guests at the H F Klemme home.
Lucille Catherine Frahm witnessed the marriage of Fay Hamilton and Lydia Fay Frahm on 8 October 1937 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa; Lydia Frahm and Fayette Hamilton marriage announcement.

Child of Lucille Catherine Frahm and Martin Larson

Gary Martin Larson b. 18 Dec 1946, d. 6 Dec 2012

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED123. Dwelling 457.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-18. Dwelling 296.

Martin Larson

M, b. 14 February 1911, d. 5 July 1989

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 February 1911

Martin Larson was born on 14 February 1911.

Marriage

29 May 1945

He married Lucille Catherine Frahm, daughter of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering, on 29 May 1945 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, also reported as 29 May 1946.

Death

5 July 1989

Martin Larson died on 5 July 1989 at age 78 Martin L. Larson, 78, rural Remsen, lifelong Plymouth County farmer, died unexpectedly Wednesday (July 5, 1989) at his home.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's American Lutheran Church in LeMars. Rev. Gary Landsness will officiate and burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, LeMars, under the direction of the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in LeMars.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mr. Larson was born Feb. 14, 1911, at rural Remsen to Jens P. and Engeborg Nielsen Larson. He married Lucille K. Frahm May 29, 1945, in LeMars. She died in 1971.

He was a member of St. John's American Lutheran Church.

Survivors are his son, Gary, of rural Remsen; a daughter, Mrs. Gaylan (Bonnie) Lassen of rural Remsen; a sister, Mrs. Merle (Viola) Neisius of LeMars; four grandchildren, Korissa, Tiffany, Daniel and Brittany Lassen.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Nis, Louis, Herbert and Henry; two sisters, Herlig and Elsie, and four infant brothers.

Child of Martin Larson and Lucille Catherine Frahm

Gary Martin Larson b. 18 Dec 1946, d. 6 Dec 2012

Harry Frahm

M, b. 14 May 1918, d. 14 May 1918

Father*

Heinrich Carl Frahm b. 11 Feb 1881, d. 2 Mar 1957

Mother*

Meta Elizabeth Doering b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 30 Mar 1967

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

14 May 1918

Harry Frahm died on 14 May 1918.

Birth

14 May 1918

He was born on 14 May 1918.

He was the son of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering.

Emma Marie Frahm

F, b. 19 May 1920, d. 29 March 2003

Father*

Heinrich Carl Frahm b. 11 Feb 1881, d. 2 Mar 1957

Mother*

Meta Elizabeth Doering b. 15 Jun 1887, d. 30 Mar 1967

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

29 May 1943

As of 29 May 1943,her married name was Schmidt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 May 1920

Emma Marie Frahm was born on 19 May 1920 at Iowa also reported as 19 May 1919.

She was the daughter of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering.

Marriage

29 May 1943

Emma Marie Frahm married Donald Schmidt, son of Fred J. Schmidt and Martha A. Onken, on 29 May 1943.

Death

29 March 2003

Emma Marie Frahm died on 29 March 2003 at age 82 Emma M. Schmidt, 82, of Le Mars died suddenly Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A., in Le Mars, with the Rev. Gary Landsness officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars.

Emma Marie Frahm was born May 19, 1920, the daughter, of Henry C. and Meta (Doering) Frahm. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. She graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1938. Following graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a secretary.

She was united in marriage to Donald Schmidt on May 29, 1943, at St. John's Lutheran Church by the Rev. L.L. Belk. The couple made their home in Le Mars. She was the secretary at Clark Elementary School for many years.

She enjoyed caring for her family and cooking for them for family gatherings. She also enjoyed shopping and antiques. She loved caring for her cats.

Survivors include her husband, Donald of Le Mars; three daughters, Marilyn and her husband, Richard Allen of Pickerington, Ohio, Margaret Schmidt of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Glenda Schmidt of Missouri Valley, Iowa; a brother, Herbert Frahm of Willow Grove, Pa; a grandson and his wife, Brian and Kelly Allen of Sylvania, Pa; two great-grandchildren, Shane and Kevin Allen; two special family friends, Jack Anderson of Sioux Falls, and Ben Taylor of Des Moines; three nieces and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Meta Frahm; two sisters, Lucille Larson and Lydia Hamilton; and a brother in infancy.

Pallbearers will be Richard Allen, Gary Larson, Jack Anderson, Ben Taylor and Dan Clement.

Census Date

Location

Description

1 January 1925

Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa

Emma Marie Frahm appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Heinrich Carl Frahm at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.

12 April 1930

LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa

Emma Marie Frahm was listed as a daughter in Heinrich Carl Frahm's household on the 1930 Census at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa; living at 418 North Avenue.¹

In November 1936 at Plymouth, Iowa, Thanksgiving guests at the H F Klemme home.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-18. Dwelling 296.

Donald Schmidt

M, b. 31 May 1917, d. 18 August 2012

Father*

Fred J. Schmidt

Mother*

Martha A. Onken

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 May 1917

Donald Schmidt was born on 31 May 1917.

He was the son of Fred J. Schmidt and Martha A. Onken.

Marriage

29 May 1943

Donald Schmidt married Emma Marie Frahm, daughter of Heinrich Carl Frahm and Meta Elizabeth Doering, on 29 May 1943.

Death

18 August 2012

Donald Schmidt died on 18 August 2012 at age 95 Donald Schmidt, 95, of Le Mars passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars, Iowa. His funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 at St. John''s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Le Mars with Reverend Gary Landsness officiating. Interment with military honors provided by the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 will be at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars with a 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service Thursday evening at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Friday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be Jake Ahrendsen, Ned Rohwedder, Dan Clement, Richard Allen, Ben Taylor, and Jack Anderson.

Donald H. Schmidt was born May 31, 1917 on the family farm in Sioux County, Iowa to Fred J. and Martha A. (Onken) Schmidt. Don was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Craig, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm and attended school in Craig. As a young man, Don helped his father on the farm before serving his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Arkansas as a gunner. While he was stationed at Norfolk, Virginia he was united in marriage to Emma Frahm on May 29, 1943. Don and Emma were blessed with three daughters: Marilyn, Margaret, and Glenda. Don wore many hats during his lifetime. Don had worked in a packing plant in Sioux City for a number of years. He also worked as a mechanic at Neisius Garage where he was thought to be the best mechanic in Le Mars. Don later operated Don''s Sinclair and Super America in Le Mars for many years. Don served as a member of the Le Mars Fire Rescue Department of 22 years. After his retirement from the department, he enjoyed attending the annual banquet. He was a gifted carpenter; he was always building or making something for friends and neighbors. His favorite pastime was going fishing; especially trips to Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. He also enjoyed going pheasant hunting. Don was a longtime member of St. John''s Lutheran Church in Le Mars and Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 of Brunsville. Through the years, Don and Emma loved to go to dances at the Legion Club and attend the pancake breakfasts. He also treasured the family vacations with his "girls". In his earlier years, Don enjoyed boxing, bowling, gardening, raising rabbits, and he always had pets around the house.

Survivors include his 3 daughters: Marilyn Allen and her husband Richard of Pickerington, OH, Margaret Schmidt of Sioux Falls, SD, and Glenda Schmidt of Le Mars, IA; a grandson, Brian W. Allen and his wife Kelly of Slyvania, OH; 2 great grandsons, Shane and Kevin; special friends of the family Ben Taylor of Des Moines, IA, Jack Anderson of Sioux Falls, SD, and Ned Rohwedder of Olin, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred J. and Martha A. (Onken) Schmidt; his wife of over 60 years, Emma on March 29, 2003; a brother, Wallace Schmidt; and 2 sisters, Ramona Pecks and Madonna Clement.

Henry Fedde

M, b. 1860, d. 1861

Father*

Hinrich Fedde b. 9 Oct 1826, d. 13 Oct 1889

Mother*

Anna Hecht b. Nov 1839, d. 24 Sep 1904

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1860

Henry Fedde was born in 1860 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

He was the son of Hinrich Fedde and Anna Hecht.

Burial

1861

Henry Fedde was buried in 1861 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

Death

1861

He died in 1861 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

John Fredrick Fedde

M, b. 1858, d. 4 December 1900

Father*

Hinrich Fedde b. 9 Oct 1826, d. 13 Oct 1889

Mother*

Anna Hecht b. Nov 1839, d. 24 Sep 1904

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1858

John Fredrick Fedde was born in 1858 at Momence, Kankakee, Illinois.

He was the son of Hinrich Fedde and Anna Hecht.

Marriage

14 February 1889

John Fredrick Fedde married Lydia Maud Weaver on 14 February 1889 at Will, Illinois.¹

Death

4 December 1900

John Fredrick Fedde died on 4 December 1900 at Peotone, Will, Illinois.

Burial

after 4 December 1900

He was buried after 4 December 1900 at Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, Will, Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

27 August 1870

Peotone, Will, Illinois

John Fredrick Fedde was listed in Hinrich Fedde's household on the 1870 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.²

3 June 1880

Peotone, Will, Illinois

John Fredrick Fedde was listed as a son in Hinrich Fedde's household on the 1880 Census at Peotone, Will, Illinois.³

JOHN FREDERICK FRAHM (1858 - 1900). Born in Illinois; married in 1889 to Lydia Weaver; no children. Both buried in Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, Illinois.⁴

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, license 00012847.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 27. Dwelling 198.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED209. Dwelling 50. Page 6.
[S203] Unknown compiler, The Hecht Herald, compiled by Kenneth Hecht Loomis, (changed name from George Kenneth Hecht) in Feb. and Aug. of 1939 and a copy is in the possession of Ronald Eugene Hecht Summers, John Frederick Hecht's great great great grandson.
, A13-1.