Friede-Abrahamson Genealogy Site

Marian Caroline Dierking

F, b. 12 May 1921, d. 4 February 2002

Father*

Emil Dierking b. 24 Aug 1880

Mother*

Justine Engelking b. c 1888

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	before 1943	As of before 1943,her married name was Schoenwald.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

before 1943

As of before 1943,her married name was Schoenwald.

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Marian Caroline Dierking obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Marian Caroline Dierking obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Beecher, Will, Illinois.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 May 1921	Marian Caroline Dierking was born on 12 May 1921 at twin with Myra.
		She was the daughter of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking.
Marriage	before 1943	Marian Caroline Dierking married Earl Herman Schoenwald, son of Erwin August Schoenwald and Emma Piel, before 1943.
Death	4 February 2002	Marian Caroline Dierking died on 4 February 2002 at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 May 1921

Marian Caroline Dierking was born on 12 May 1921 at twin with Myra.

She was the daughter of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking.

Marriage

before 1943

Death

4 February 2002

Marian Caroline Dierking died on 4 February 2002 at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Will, Illinois	Marian Caroline Dierking was listed as a daughter in Emil Dierking's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Will, Illinois

Marian Caroline Dierking was listed as a daughter in Emil Dierking's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Alice Dierking

F, b. circa 1918

Father*

Emil Dierking b. 24 Aug 1880

Mother*

Justine Engelking b. c 1888

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Claus.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Claus.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1918	Alice Dierking was born circa 1918.
		She was the daughter of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1918

Alice Dierking was born circa 1918.

She was the daughter of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Will, Illinois	Alice Dierking was listed as a daughter in Emil Dierking's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Will, Illinois

Alice Dierking was listed as a daughter in Emil Dierking's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Harry Herman Dierking

M, b. 21 October 1909, d. 13 August 2004

Father*

Emil Dierking b. 24 Aug 1880

Mother*

Justine Engelking b. c 1888

Type	Date	Description
SOCIALSECU		Harry Herman Dierking obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Harry Herman Dierking obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 October 1909	Harry Herman Dierking was born on 21 October 1909.
		He was the son of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking.
Death	13 August 2004	Harry Herman Dierking died on 13 August 2004 at age 94.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 October 1909

Harry Herman Dierking was born on 21 October 1909.

He was the son of Emil Dierking and Justine Engelking.

Death

13 August 2004

Harry Herman Dierking died on 13 August 2004 at age 94.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Will, Illinois	Harry Herman Dierking was listed as a son in Emil Dierking's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Will, Illinois

Harry Herman Dierking was listed as a son in Emil Dierking's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Hans Heinrich Riechers

M, b. 1823, d. 1881

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Hans Heinrich Riechers married Engel Dorothea Wille.
Birth	1823	Hans Heinrich Riechers was born in 1823.
Death	1881	He died in 1881.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Hans Heinrich Riechers married Engel Dorothea Wille.

Birth

1823

Hans Heinrich Riechers was born in 1823.

Death

1881

He died in 1881.

Children of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille

Engel Maria Riechers b. 1848, d. 1924
Conrad Riechers Sr.+ b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931
Sophia Riechers b. 1853, d. 1927
Lena Riechers b. 1856, d. 1929
Engel Maria Sophia Riechers b. 1858, d. 1928
Heinrich Riechers b. 1862, d. 1887

Engel Dorothea Wille

F, b. 1822, d. 1872

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Riechers.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Riechers.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Engel Dorothea Wille married Hans Heinrich Riechers.
Birth	1822	Engel Dorothea Wille was born in 1822.
Death	1872	She died in 1872.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Engel Dorothea Wille married Hans Heinrich Riechers.

Birth

1822

Engel Dorothea Wille was born in 1822.

Death

1872

She died in 1872.

Children of Engel Dorothea Wille and Hans Heinrich Riechers

Engel Maria Riechers b. 1848, d. 1924
Conrad Riechers Sr.+ b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931
Sophia Riechers b. 1853, d. 1927
Lena Riechers b. 1856, d. 1929
Engel Maria Sophia Riechers b. 1858, d. 1928
Heinrich Riechers b. 1862, d. 1887

Engel Maria Riechers

F, b. 1848, d. 1924

Father*

Hans Heinrich Riechers b. 1823, d. 1881

Mother*

Engel Dorothea Wille b. 1822, d. 1872

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1848	Engel Maria Riechers was born in 1848.
		She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.
Death	1924	Engel Maria Riechers died in 1924.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1848

Engel Maria Riechers was born in 1848.

She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Death

1924

Engel Maria Riechers died in 1924.

Sophia Riechers

F, b. 1853, d. 1927

Father*

Hans Heinrich Riechers b. 1823, d. 1881

Mother*

Engel Dorothea Wille b. 1822, d. 1872

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Schroeder.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Schroeder.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Sophia Riechers married Wilhelm Schroeder.
Birth	1853	Sophia Riechers was born in 1853.
		She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.
Death	1927	Sophia Riechers died in 1927.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Sophia Riechers married Wilhelm Schroeder.

Birth

1853

Sophia Riechers was born in 1853.

She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Death

1927

Sophia Riechers died in 1927.

Wilhelm Schroeder

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Wilhelm Schroeder married Sophia Riechers, daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Wilhelm Schroeder married Sophia Riechers, daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Lena Riechers

F, b. 1856, d. 1929

Father*

Hans Heinrich Riechers b. 1823, d. 1881

Mother*

Engel Dorothea Wille b. 1822, d. 1872

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Rauschenberger.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Rauschenberger.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Lena Riechers married Bernhard Rauschenberger.
Birth	1856	Lena Riechers was born in 1856.
		She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.
Death	1929	Lena Riechers died in 1929.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Lena Riechers married Bernhard Rauschenberger.

Birth

1856

Lena Riechers was born in 1856.

She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Death

1929

Lena Riechers died in 1929.

Bernhard Rauschenberger

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Bernhard Rauschenberger married Lena Riechers, daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bernhard Rauschenberger married Lena Riechers, daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Engel Maria Sophia Riechers

F, b. 1858, d. 1928

Father*

Hans Heinrich Riechers b. 1823, d. 1881

Mother*

Engel Dorothea Wille b. 1822, d. 1872

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1858	Engel Maria Sophia Riechers was born in 1858.
		She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.
Death	1928	Engel Maria Sophia Riechers died in 1928.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1858

Engel Maria Sophia Riechers was born in 1858.

She was the daughter of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Death

1928

Engel Maria Sophia Riechers died in 1928.

Heinrich Riechers

M, b. 1862, d. 1887

Father*

Hans Heinrich Riechers b. 1823, d. 1881

Mother*

Engel Dorothea Wille b. 1822, d. 1872

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1862	Heinrich Riechers was born in 1862.
		He was the son of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.
Death	1887	Heinrich Riechers died in 1887.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1862

Heinrich Riechers was born in 1862.

He was the son of Hans Heinrich Riechers and Engel Dorothea Wille.

Death

1887

Heinrich Riechers died in 1887.

Barbara Ann Matthias

F, b. 18 November 1933, d. December 1986

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Riechers.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Riechers.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Barbara Ann Matthias married Delmar Riechers, son of Conrad Heinrich Friedrich Riechers Jr. and Maxina Mathilde Ohlendorf.
Birth	18 November 1933	Barbara Ann Matthias was born on 18 November 1933.
Death	December 1986	She died in December 1986 at age 53.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Barbara Ann Matthias married Delmar Riechers, son of Conrad Heinrich Friedrich Riechers Jr. and Maxina Mathilde Ohlendorf.

Birth

18 November 1933

Barbara Ann Matthias was born on 18 November 1933.

Death

December 1986

She died in December 1986 at age 53.

Walter Wilhelm Steiber

M, b. 27 March 1894, d. 26 August 1961

Father*

Heinrich Steiber b. 25 Feb 1866, d. 26 Mar 1917

Mother*

Sophie H. Kraeft b. 4 Jul 1870, d. 19 Dec 1913

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 March 1894	Walter Wilhelm Steiber was born on 27 March 1894 at Illinois.
		He was the son of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.
Marriage	6 March 1921	Walter Wilhelm Steiber married Helen Maria Emma Riechers, daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene, on 6 March 1921.
Death	26 August 1961	Walter Wilhelm Steiber died on 26 August 1961 at age 67.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 March 1894

Walter Wilhelm Steiber was born on 27 March 1894 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Marriage

6 March 1921

Walter Wilhelm Steiber married Helen Maria Emma Riechers, daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene, on 6 March 1921.

Death

26 August 1961

Walter Wilhelm Steiber died on 26 August 1961 at age 67.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Crete, Will, Illinois	Walter Wilhelm Steiber was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹
1930	Will, Illinois	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.²

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Walter Wilhelm Steiber was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

1930

Will, Illinois

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.²

Children of Walter Wilhelm Steiber and Helen Maria Emma Riechers

Leonard Steiber b. 1922, d. 1939
Vernon Steiber b. c 1925, d. 1955

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 576, 214.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Vernon Steiber

M, b. circa 1925, d. 1955

Father*

Walter Wilhelm Steiber b. 27 Mar 1894, d. 26 Aug 1961

Mother*

Helen Maria Emma Riechers b. 2 Jan 1899, d. 20 Mar 1957

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1925	Vernon Steiber was born circa 1925.
		He was the son of Walter Wilhelm Steiber and Helen Maria Emma Riechers.
Death	1955	Vernon Steiber died in 1955.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1925

Vernon Steiber was born circa 1925.

He was the son of Walter Wilhelm Steiber and Helen Maria Emma Riechers.

Death

1955

Vernon Steiber died in 1955.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Will, Illinois	Vernon Steiber was listed as a son in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Will, Illinois

Vernon Steiber was listed as a son in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Leonard Steiber

M, b. 1922, d. 1939

Father*

Walter Wilhelm Steiber b. 27 Mar 1894, d. 26 Aug 1961

Mother*

Helen Maria Emma Riechers b. 2 Jan 1899, d. 20 Mar 1957

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1922	Leonard Steiber was born in 1922.
		He was the son of Walter Wilhelm Steiber and Helen Maria Emma Riechers.
Death	1939	Leonard Steiber died in 1939.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1922

Leonard Steiber was born in 1922.

He was the son of Walter Wilhelm Steiber and Helen Maria Emma Riechers.

Death

1939

Leonard Steiber died in 1939.

Census Date	Location	Description
1930	Will, Illinois	Leonard Steiber was listed as a son in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1930

Will, Illinois

Leonard Steiber was listed as a son in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1930 Census at Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Maria Sophia Caroline Riechers

F, b. 22 May 1886, d. 1 December 1957

Father*

Conrad Riechers Sr. b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931

Mother*

Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene b. 9 Dec 1860, d. 22 Mar 1924

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 May 1886	Maria Sophia Caroline Riechers was born on 22 May 1886.
		She was the daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.
Death	1 December 1957	Maria Sophia Caroline Riechers died on 1 December 1957 at age 71.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 May 1886

Maria Sophia Caroline Riechers was born on 22 May 1886.

She was the daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.

Death

1 December 1957

Maria Sophia Caroline Riechers died on 1 December 1957 at age 71.

Sophia Dorothea Wilhelmine Riechers

F, b. 14 September 1887, d. 1963

Father*

Conrad Riechers Sr. b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931

Mother*

Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene b. 9 Dec 1860, d. 22 Mar 1924

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 September 1887	Sophia Dorothea Wilhelmine Riechers was born on 14 September 1887.
		She was the daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.
Death	1963	Sophia Dorothea Wilhelmine Riechers died in 1963.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 September 1887

Sophia Dorothea Wilhelmine Riechers was born on 14 September 1887.

She was the daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.

Death

1963

Sophia Dorothea Wilhelmine Riechers died in 1963.

Heinrich August Friedrich Riechers

M, b. 17 February 1889, d. 27 March 1949

Father*

Conrad Riechers Sr. b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931

Mother*

Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene b. 9 Dec 1860, d. 22 Mar 1924

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 February 1889	Heinrich August Friedrich Riechers was born on 17 February 1889.
		He was the son of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.
Death	27 March 1949	Heinrich August Friedrich Riechers died on 27 March 1949 at age 60.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 February 1889

Heinrich August Friedrich Riechers was born on 17 February 1889.

He was the son of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.

Death

27 March 1949

Heinrich August Friedrich Riechers died on 27 March 1949 at age 60.

Clara Caroline Maria Riechers

F, b. 2 November 1890, d. 29 May 1968

Father*

Conrad Riechers Sr. b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931

Mother*

Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene b. 9 Dec 1860, d. 22 Mar 1924

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	2 November 1890	Clara Caroline Maria Riechers was born on 2 November 1890.
		She was the daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.
Death	29 May 1968	Clara Caroline Maria Riechers died on 29 May 1968 at age 77.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

2 November 1890

Clara Caroline Maria Riechers was born on 2 November 1890.

She was the daughter of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.

Death

29 May 1968

Clara Caroline Maria Riechers died on 29 May 1968 at age 77.

Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers

M, b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945

Father*

Conrad Riechers Sr. b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931

Mother*

Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene b. 9 Dec 1860, d. 22 Mar 1924

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 September 1892

Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers was born on 7 September 1892.

He was the son of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.

Death

2 April 1945

Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers died on 2 April 1945 at age 52.

Friedrich Conrad Riechers

M, b. 7 April 1894, d. 26 August 1929

Father*

Conrad Riechers Sr. b. 26 Dec 1850, d. 8 Feb 1931

Mother*

Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene b. 9 Dec 1860, d. 22 Mar 1924

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Friedrich Conrad Riechers was also known as Fred.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 April 1894

Friedrich Conrad Riechers was born on 7 April 1894.

He was the son of Conrad Riechers Sr. and Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene.

Death

26 August 1929

Friedrich Conrad Riechers died on 26 August 1929 at age 35.

Leonard Fred Klemm

M, b. 1 December 1914, d. 9 February 1985

Father*

Ferdinand Edward Klemm Jr. b. 1893, d. Feb 1924

Mother*

Emma Ohlendorf b. 7 Sep 1894, d. 11 Sep 1975

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Leonard Fred Klemm obtained US Social Security Card at Indiana; last residence Hammond, Lake, Indiana.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 December 1914

Leonard Fred Klemm was born on 1 December 1914 at Crete, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of Ferdinand Edward Klemm Jr. and Emma Ohlendorf.

Marriage

31 December 1934

Leonard Fred Klemm married Charlotte Helen Bojda on 31 December 1934 at Indiana.

Death

9 February 1985

Leonard Fred Klemm died on 9 February 1985 at age 70 Leonard F Klemm obituary.

The Times (Hammond, Indiana) 12 Feb 1985 - Leonard F Klemm obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Leonard Fred Klemm was listed as a son in Ferdinand Edward Klemm Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

21 April 1930

Hammond, Lake, Indiana

Leonard Fred Klemm was listed as a step-son in John C. Meyrer's household on the 1930 Census at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.²

Date	Location	Description
1930	Lake, Indiana	Leonard Fred Klemm and Ruth Jane Klemm lived in 1930 at Lake, Indiana.
1940		In 1940 Highest Grade Completed High School, 3rd year.

Child of Leonard Fred Klemm and Charlotte Helen Bojda

Gerald Robert Klemm b. 13 Aug 1935, d. 7 Apr 1995

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 257, 141.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hammond, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 601; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 1054.0.

Ruth Jane Klemm

F, b. 15 March 1917, d. 22 May 2007

Father*

Ferdinand Edward Klemm Jr. b. 1893, d. Feb 1924

Mother*

Emma Ohlendorf b. 7 Sep 1894, d. 11 Sep 1975

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Ruth Jane Klemm 1935 senior portrait Hammond Technical Vocational High School, Hammond, Lake, Indiana

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ruth Jane Klemm was also known as Ruth Emma.

Married Name

22 February 1936

As of 22 February 1936,her married name was Ballard.

Type

Date

Description

SOCIALSECU

Ruth Jane Klemm obtained US Social Security Card at Indiana; last residence Highland, Lake, Indiana.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 March 1917

Ruth Jane Klemm was born on 15 March 1917 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Ferdinand Edward Klemm Jr. and Emma Ohlendorf.

Marriage

22 February 1936

Ruth Jane Klemm married Clarence Charles Ballard Jr., son of Clarence E. Ballard, on 22 February 1936 at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.

Death

22 May 2007

Ruth Jane Klemm died on 22 May 2007 at age 90 Ruth Jane (Klemm) Ballard obituary.

The Times (Hammond, Indiana) 26 May 2007 - Ruth Jane (Klemm) Ballard obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Ruth Jane Klemm was listed as a daughter in Ferdinand Edward Klemm Jr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

21 April 1930

Hammond, Lake, Indiana

Ruth Jane Klemm was listed as a step-daughter in John C. Meyrer's household on the 1930 Census at Hammond, Lake, Indiana.²

Date	Location	Description
1930	Lake, Indiana	Ruth Jane Klemm and Leonard Fred Klemm lived in 1930 at Lake, Indiana.
1940		In 1940 Highest Grade Completed High School, 4th year.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 257, 141.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hammond, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 601; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 1054.0.

Ferdinand E. Klemm Sr.

M, b. circa 1851, d. 1930

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Ferdinand E. Klemm Sr. was also known as Fred.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1851

Ferdinand E. Klemm Sr. was born circa 1851 at Germany.

Marriage

circa 1880

He married Minnie (?) circa 1880.

Death

1930

Ferdinand E. Klemm Sr. died in 1930.

Children of Ferdinand E. Klemm Sr. and Minnie (?)

Bertha Klemm b. c 1891
Ferdinand Edward Klemm Jr.+ b. 1893, d. Feb 1924
Edward Klemm b. c 1896
Lillian Klemm b. c 1898

Heinrich Steiber

M, b. 25 February 1866, d. 26 March 1917

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Heinrich Steiber was also known as Henry.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 February 1866

Heinrich Steiber was born on 25 February 1866 at Whiting, Lake, Indiana.

Marriage

11 June 1891

He married Sophie H. Kraeft on 11 June 1891 at Crete, Will, Illinois.

Death

26 March 1917

Heinrich Steiber died on 26 March 1917 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 51.

Children of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft

Martin H. Steiber b. 27 Aug 1892
Walter Wilhelm Steiber+ b. 27 Mar 1894, d. 26 Aug 1961
Frederick Carl Steiber b. 15 Sep 1897
Laura Steiber b. 28 Nov 1899
Carl Steiber b. 18 Jun 1901
Elsie M. Steiber b. 1904, d. 1992
Henry Steiber b. c 1908

Sophie H. Kraeft

F, b. 4 July 1870, d. 19 December 1913

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Sophie H. Kraeft was also known as Kraft.

Married Name

11 June 1891

As of 11 June 1891,her married name was Steiber.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 July 1870

Sophie H. Kraeft was born on 4 July 1870 at Illinois.

Marriage

11 June 1891

She married Heinrich Steiber on 11 June 1891 at Crete, Will, Illinois.

Death

19 December 1913

Sophie H. Kraeft died on 19 December 1913 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 43.

Children of Sophie H. Kraeft and Heinrich Steiber

Martin H. Steiber b. 27 Aug 1892
Walter Wilhelm Steiber+ b. 27 Mar 1894, d. 26 Aug 1961
Frederick Carl Steiber b. 15 Sep 1897
Laura Steiber b. 28 Nov 1899
Carl Steiber b. 18 Jun 1901
Elsie M. Steiber b. 1904, d. 1992
Henry Steiber b. c 1908

Frederick Carl Steiber

M, b. 15 September 1897

Father*

Heinrich Steiber b. 25 Feb 1866, d. 26 Mar 1917

Mother*

Sophie H. Kraeft b. 4 Jul 1870, d. 19 Dec 1913

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 September 1897

Frederick Carl Steiber was born on 15 September 1897 at Crete, Will, Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Frederick Carl Steiber was listed as a brother in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 576, 214.

Carl Steiber

M, b. 18 June 1901

Father*

Heinrich Steiber b. 25 Feb 1866, d. 26 Mar 1917

Mother*

Sophie H. Kraeft b. 4 Jul 1870, d. 19 Dec 1913

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 June 1901

Carl Steiber was born on 18 June 1901 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Carl Steiber was listed as a brother in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 576, 214.

Elsie M. Steiber

F, b. 1904, d. 1992

Father*

Heinrich Steiber b. 25 Feb 1866, d. 26 Mar 1917

Mother*

Sophie H. Kraeft b. 4 Jul 1870, d. 19 Dec 1913

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Ohlendorf.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Elsie M. Steiber married Herbert A. Ohlendorf, son of Henry Ohlendorf and Marie (?).

Birth

1904

Elsie M. Steiber was born in 1904 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Death

1992

Elsie M. Steiber died in 1992.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Elsie M. Steiber was listed as a sister in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 576, 214.

Henry Steiber

M, b. circa 1908

Father*

Heinrich Steiber b. 25 Feb 1866, d. 26 Mar 1917

Mother*

Sophie H. Kraeft b. 4 Jul 1870, d. 19 Dec 1913

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1908

Henry Steiber was born circa 1908 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Henry Steiber was listed as a brother in Walter Wilhelm Steiber's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 576, 214.

Martin H. Steiber

M, b. 27 August 1892

Father*

Heinrich Steiber b. 25 Feb 1866, d. 26 Mar 1917

Mother*

Sophie H. Kraeft b. 4 Jul 1870, d. 19 Dec 1913

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Martin H. Steiber married Sophie (?)

Birth

27 August 1892

Martin H. Steiber was born on 27 August 1892 at Illinois.

He was the son of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Martin H. Steiber was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 581, 215.

Sophie (?)

F, b. circa 1899

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Steiber.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Sophie (?) married Martin H. Steiber, son of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Birth

circa 1899

Sophie (?) was born circa 1899 at Illinois.

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Crete, Will, Illinois

Sophie (?) was listed as wife in Martin H. Steiber's household on the 1920 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 581, 215.

Laura Steiber

F, b. 28 November 1899

Father*

Heinrich Steiber b. 25 Feb 1866, d. 26 Mar 1917

Mother*

Sophie H. Kraeft b. 4 Jul 1870, d. 19 Dec 1913

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Dohmeier.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Laura Steiber married Albert Dohmeier.

Birth

28 November 1899

Laura Steiber was born on 28 November 1899.

She was the daughter of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Herbert A. Ohlendorf

M, b. 15 April 1899, d. 1962

Father*

Henry Ohlendorf b. Jul 1857

Mother*

Marie (?) b. Jun 1861

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Herbert A. Ohlendorf married Elsie M. Steiber, daughter of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Birth

15 April 1899

Herbert A. Ohlendorf was born on 15 April 1899 at Illinois.

He was the son of Henry Ohlendorf and Marie (?)

Death

1962

Herbert A. Ohlendorf died in 1962.

Census Date

Location

Description

1900

Crete, Will, Illinois

Herbert A. Ohlendorf was listed as a son in Henry Ohlendorf's household on the 1900 Census at Crete, Will, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crete, Will, Illinois; Roll: T623_353; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 101.

Albert Dohmeier

M, b. 3 April 1896

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Albert Dohmeier married Laura Steiber, daughter of Heinrich Steiber and Sophie H. Kraeft.

Birth

3 April 1896

Albert Dohmeier was born on 3 April 1896.

Louisa Klemme

F, b. 15 April 1897, d. July 1908

Father*

August Klemme b. 27 Apr 1856, d. 13 Feb 1940

Mother*

Wilhelmine A. Buehre b. 23 Jul 1865, d. 16 May 1945

Charts: Trin Klemme Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louisa Klemme was also known as Lu.

Name Variation

Louisa Klemme was also known as Lulu.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 April 1897

Louisa Klemme was born on 15 April 1897 at Iowa.

She was the daughter of August Klemme and Wilhelmine A. Buehre.

Burial

July 1908

Louisa Klemme was buried in July 1908 at Plymouth, Iowa, Mr and Mrs H F Klemme, Mrs Bubs, and daughters Rosa and Anna, attended funeral of Lulu Klemme.

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel July 21, 1908 - Mr and Mrs H F Klemme, Mrs Bubbs and daughters attended funeral of Lulu Klemme

Death

July 1908

She died in July 1908 at of Tuberculosis, Preston, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 11 Lulu Klemme obituary.

Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel July 10, 1908 - Lulu Klemme obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

26 June 1900

Preston, Plymouth, Iowa

Louisa Klemme was listed as a daughter in August Klemme's household on the 1900 Census at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1905

Plymouth, Iowa

Louisa Klemme appeared on the census of 1905 in the household of August Klemme at Plymouth, Iowa.

Date

Location

Description

January 1908

In January 1908 Lulu Klemme is sick with lung fever.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Preston, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T623_453 Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 105.

Johann Otto Buehre

M, b. 20 January 1825, d. 1 July 1895

Father*

Heinrich Christian Buehre b. 10 Jun 1794, d. 7 Oct 1858

Mother*

Anna Sophia Maria Tatge b. 7 Mar 1797, d. 18 Mar 1832

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Johann Otto Buehre was also known as Buhre.

Name Variation

Johann Otto Buehre was also known as Otto.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 January 1825

Johann Otto Buehre was born on 20 January 1825 at Hesse Cassel, Germany.

He was the son of Heinrich Christian Buehre and Anna Sophia Maria Tatge.

Marriage

2 January 1853

Johann Otto Buehre married Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf, daughter of Johan Friedrich Oldendorf and Johanna Marie Burfeind, on 2 January 1853 at Iowa.

Death

1 July 1895

Johann Otto Buehre died on 1 July 1895 at Iowa at age 70 70y, 5m, 12d.

Census Date

Location

Description

18 July 1860

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Johann Otto Buehre was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.¹

1870

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.²

1880

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.³

Date

Location

Description

1846

Johann Otto Buehre immigrated in 1846.

Children of Johann Otto Buehre and Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf

Anna Buehre+ b. 22 Aug 1857, d. 18 Jan 1906
Otto Friedrich Buehre+ b. 20 Aug 1860, d. Dec 1932
Elenor Maria Ros. Soph. Buehre b. 16 Apr 1863, d. 26 Oct 1864
Wilhelmine A. Buehre+ b. 23 Jul 1865, d. 16 May 1945
Henry Otto Buehre+ b. Oct 1867, d. a May 1945
John Buehre+ b. 29 Oct 1870, d. 8 Nov 1931
Louisa Buehre+ b. Jun 1873, d. a May 1945

Citations

[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 428.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 385; Image: 507.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0291 Page Number 589C.

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf

F, b. 9 August 1834, d. 14 November 1901

Father*

Johan Friedrich Oldendorf b. 4 Feb 1794, d. 14 Mar 1888

Mother*

Johanna Marie Burfeind b. 1796, d. 10 Mar 1879

Wilhelmine Buehre

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was also known as Mary.

Name Variation

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was also known as Menah.

Name Variation

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was also known as Margarethe Friedericke Wilhelmine.

Name Variation

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was also known as Minnie.

Name Variation

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was also known as Maria.

Married Name

2 January 1853

As of 2 January 1853,her married name was Buhre.

Married Name

2 January 1853

As of 2 January 1853,her married name was Buehre.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 August 1834

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was born on 9 August 1834 at Hanover, Germany, also reported as 2 Aug 1834.

She was the daughter of Johan Friedrich Oldendorf and Johanna Marie Burfeind.

Marriage

2 January 1853

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf married Johann Otto Buehre, son of Heinrich Christian Buehre and Anna Sophia Maria Tatge, on 2 January 1853 at Iowa.

Death

14 November 1901

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf died on 14 November 1901 at age 67.

Burial

after 14 November 1901

She was buried after 14 November 1901 at Indiana Henry Buehre and Mrs August Klemme were called to Indiana by the death of their mother.

Lemars Semi Weekly Sentinel November 21, 1901 - Wilhelmina (Oldendorf) Buehre death notice

Census Date

Location

Description

17 October 1850

Niles, Cook, Illinois

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was listed in Johan Friedrich Oldendorf's household on the 1850 Census at Niles, Cook, Illinois; surname listed as Olendorf.¹

18 July 1860

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was listed in Johann Otto Buehre's household on the 1860 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.²

1870

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was listed in Johann Otto Buehre's household on the 1870 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.³

1880

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was listed as wife in Johann Otto Buehre's household on the 1880 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana.⁴

9 June 1900

Hanover, Lake, Indiana

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Hanover, Lake, Indiana, living next door to her son John Buhre (Buehre).⁵

Date

Location

Description

15 September 1848

New York

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf immigrated with Johan Friedrich Oldendorf and Johanna Marie Burfeind on 15 September 1848 at New York; Name: Maria Oldendorf
Arrival Date: 15 Sep 1848
Age: 14
Gender: F (Female)
Port of Arrival: New York
Port of Departure: Bremen
Place of Origin: Deutschland
Ship: Robert Patton.

October 1898

Plymouth, Iowa

In October 1898 at Plymouth, Iowa, Mrs Minnie Buehre, who has been visiting with her sons, Otto, Henry and Barney Buehre, and daughter Mrs. August Klemme, of Preston township, returned to her home near Chicago.

Lemars Globe October 15, 1898 - Mrs Minnie Buehre, who has been visiting with her sons, Otto, Henry and Barney Buehre, and daughter Mrs. August Klemme

1900

Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf had 9 with 6 living in 1900 children.

Children of Wilhelmina Maria Oldendorf and Johann Otto Buehre

Anna Buehre+ b. 22 Aug 1857, d. 18 Jan 1906
Otto Friedrich Buehre+ b. 20 Aug 1860, d. Dec 1932
Elenor Maria Ros. Soph. Buehre b. 16 Apr 1863, d. 26 Oct 1864
Wilhelmine A. Buehre+ b. 23 Jul 1865, d. 16 May 1945
Henry Otto Buehre+ b. Oct 1867, d. a May 1945
John Buehre+ b. 29 Oct 1870, d. 8 Nov 1931
Louisa Buehre+ b. Jun 1873, d. a May 1945

Citations

[S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 813.
[S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 428.
[S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanover, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M593_333; Page: 385; Image: 507.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0291 Page Number 589C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED28. Dwelling 140.