Cornelius Thomas Schmitt

M, b. 3 April 1939, d. 9 July 1998
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Birth3 April 1939Cornelius Thomas Schmitt was born on 3 April 1939.
Marriage19 December 1959He married Ardis Grosenheider, daughter of Fred William Grosenheider and Bernice Wilhelmina Ida Jurgenson, on 19 December 1959.
Death9 July 1998Cornelius Thomas Schmitt died on 9 July 1998 at age 59.

Jerome Bertsch

M, b. 29 September 1942, d. 4 February 2011
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1942Jerome Bertsch was born on 29 September 1942.
Death4 February 2011He died on 4 February 2011 at age 68.

Kenneth F. Grosenheider

M, b. 14 November 1944, d. 9 February 1994
Father*Fred William Grosenheider b. 14 Apr 1915, d. 9 Jul 2006
Mother*Bernice Wilhelmina Ida Jurgenson b. 4 Apr 1917, d. 9 Oct 2011
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Kenneth Grosenheider
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 November 1944Kenneth F. Grosenheider was born on 14 November 1944.
He was the son of Fred William Grosenheider and Bernice Wilhelmina Ida Jurgenson.
Death9 February 1994Kenneth F. Grosenheider died on 9 February 1994 at age 49 Kenneth Grosenheider obituary.
Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) 11 Feb 1994 - Kenneth Grosenheider obituary

Janice Jean Hartman

F, b. 21 March 1937, d. 10 March 2022
Father*William Alfred Hartman b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 5 Jan 2011
Mother*Leona Beatrice Jurgenson b. 22 Mar 1919, d. 20 Nov 2003
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Married Name11 February 1967As of 11 February 1967,her married name was Burke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 March 1937Janice Jean Hartman was born on 21 March 1937 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Alfred Hartman and Leona Beatrice Jurgenson.
Death10 March 2022Janice Jean Hartman died on 10 March 2022 at age 84 Janice Burke passed away peacefully at Mercy Care and Retirement Center in Oakland at the age of 85, where she had been living since 2020. Janice was born on a farm in Iowa but was raised in Richmond, California, where she lived most of her life. She graduated from San Francisco State University in 1959. She worked as an elementary school teacher for 37 years, most of which was spent at Ellerhorst Elementary, where she was beloved by her students — as evidenced from the piles of gifts in her home.

Janice is survived by her husband Pat, son Shawn, brother Dick, grandson's Eli and Noah, and several nieces and nephews.

She was always welcoming and kind to everyone who came to her home, which remained a meeting place for Shawn and his friends even after he moved out, and she always had cookies and drinks ready for visitors.

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, there will be a burial service held at Sunset View Cemetery, starting at 1:30 PM.

Donald Henry Hartman

M, b. 27 December 1943, d. 28 April 1959
Father*William Alfred Hartman b. 30 Jul 1916, d. 5 Jan 2011
Mother*Leona Beatrice Jurgenson b. 22 Mar 1919, d. 20 Nov 2003
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Birth27 December 1943Donald Henry Hartman was born on 27 December 1943 at Contra Costa, California.
He was the son of William Alfred Hartman and Leona Beatrice Jurgenson.
Death28 April 1959Donald Henry Hartman died on 28 April 1959 at Wisconsin at age 15.

Barry Norman Jurgenson

M, b. 6 October 1952, d. 16 September 2023
Father*Donald Norman Jurgenson b. 30 Mar 1924, d. 19 Mar 1963
Mother*Ruth Katherine Brunken b. 23 Feb 1928, d. 4 Feb 2007
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Barry Jurgeson 1970 senior portrait Le Mars Community High School, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa
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Birth6 October 1952Barry Norman Jurgenson was born on 6 October 1952 at Iowa.
He was the son of Donald Norman Jurgenson and Ruth Katherine Brunken.
Death16 September 2023Barry Norman Jurgenson died on 16 September 2023 at age 70 Barry Norman Jurgenson, 70, of Kearney, Missouri, peacefully passed from this life into glory on September 16, 2023.

Barry, the son of Norman and Ruth (Brunken) Jurgenson, was born October 6, 1952, in Hawarden, Iowa. He graduated from LeMars Community High School in 1970 and was drafted into the United States Army in 1972. After proudly serving his country for two years, Barry worked at Sioux Tools until 1998. He later worked at Culligan, Pella, and Staples before starting a painting business with his brother, Roger. Barry retired in 2019.

Barry married Patricia Mae Johnson August 23, 1975. Struble, Iowa, was home for 36 years of their marriage; there, he served as a councilman. Barry and Pat were blessed with four children. He cherished and delighted in his children and grandchildren.

Barry was baptized into Christ in 1999, worshipping at the Third Street church of Christ and, later, the Sioux Center church of Christ. He had a heart for helping people and it was his constant prayer to recognize the needs of others. In 2019, Barry and Pat moved to Kearney, Missouri, and became active members of the Liberty church of Christ, where he served as a benevolence deacon.

Barry was a man of few words but had a quick wit and loved to make people smile. An avid Hawkeye fan, he enjoyed watching Iowa’s football and basketball games. He proudly wore black and gold anywhere and everywhere. Barry loved muscle cars—Chevy muscle cars—particularly the ‘72 Nova and the Corvettes he owned. He used his creativity in large and small home improvement projects as well as woodworking.

Left to cherish Barry’s memory are his wife, Pat; their children: Jessica (Jeff) Kowalke, Tim (Kate) Jurgenson, and Carl (Heather) Jurgenson; grandchildren: Collin Shafer, Caleb Shafer, Alysse Kowalke, Cooper Jurgenson, Konnor Kowalke, and Paige Jurgenson; siblings: Dave (Judy) Jurgenson, Roger Jurgenson, Pat (Larry) Lewis, Marla Young, many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death are his daughter, Jill Jurgenson; his parents, Norman and Ruth Jurgenson; his mother-in-law, Edith Johnson; his brother-in-law, Denny Young.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 7. 9:30am visitation, 10:30am service at Liberty church of Christ, 1401 Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO 64068.

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Dennis Lee Baack

M, b. 20 October 1950, d. 14 January 2022
Father*Donald C. Baack b. 5 Feb 1926, d. 11 Mar 1980
Mother*LaVonne Lorraine Jurgenson b. 26 May 1928, d. 20 Oct 2012
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Birth20 October 1950Dennis Lee Baack was born on 20 October 1950 at Iowa.
He was the son of Donald C. Baack and LaVonne Lorraine Jurgenson.
Death14 January 2022Dennis Lee Baack died on 14 January 2022 at Minnesota at age 71 Dennis L. Baack, 71, of Luverne, Minnesota and formerly of Sheldon, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minnesota.

Dennis Lee Baack, the son of Donald Carl and LaVonne (Jurgenson) Baack was born Oct. 20, 1950, in Le Mars. Dennis attended school in Le Mars and graduated Le Mars Community School High School 1968. He joined the United States Air Force in January of 1969 and served in the Vietnam War, he was honorably discharged in January of 1975 in Denver, Colorado with the rank of E-4.

After his discharge he remained in Colorado where he attended Rocky Mountain State University for a while, he moved back to Le Mars and attended a year at Western Iowa Technical College.

Dennis met the love of his life, Shannon Faye Hulst at the Man Trap Beauty Salon in Le Mars and the two were united in marriage on Feb. 11, 1977 in Hull. They moved to Sheldon in 1978 and Dennis worked at Land-O-Lakes in Sheldon as a Pellet Mill Operator for 20 years retiring in 2008.

Dennis and Shannon moved to Luverne, Minnesota in 2021.

Dennis was a member of the American Reformed Church in Luverne, Minnesota and was a past member of the First Reformed Church in Sheldon where he had served on the Outreach Committee and the Consistory.

He was a member of the Sheldon Prairie Queen Kiwanis, the Sheldon American Legion Post # 145 and the VFW Post 7373. Dennis loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, but most of all he enjoyed being with his boys and grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon of Luverne, Minnesota; their three sons, Eric (Donna) Baack of Crooks, South Dakota; Jesse Baack and Dan Baack both of Archer; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Caleb, Ethan, Briggs, Jada, Savanah and Isaac; a sister, Susan (Tim) Bachman of Aurora, Colorado; a brother, Jim (Brenda) Baack of Le Mars; four very special nieces and other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

His funeral service was held January 20, at the First Reformed Church in Sheldon with Rev. Paul Van Maaren and Rev. Mike Altena officiating. Burial will be at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Peggy Jo Jurgenson

F, b. 14 August 1955, d. 31 January 2011
Father*Robert Dwaine Jurgenson b. 18 Oct 1930, d. 18 Jun 2008
Mother*Beverly Varenhorst b. 8 Jul 1932, d. 15 Aug 2009
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Married Name4 December 1976As of 4 December 1976,her married name was Anderson.
Married Name5 March 1999As of 5 March 1999,her married name was Porter.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 August 1955Peggy Jo Jurgenson was born on 14 August 1955 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Robert Dwaine Jurgenson and Beverly Varenhorst.
Death31 January 2011Peggy Jo Jurgenson died on 31 January 2011 at Iowa at age 55.

Bradley Dean Eichacker

M, b. 9 September 1960, d. 1 February 1996
Father*Lloyd Eichacker b. 10 Oct 1934, d. 31 Dec 2006
Mother*Marlene Diann Jurgenson b. 11 Jan 1935, d. 15 Jan 2007
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Bradley Eichacker 1978 junior portrait Arvada West High School, Arvada, Colorado
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 September 1960Bradley Dean Eichacker was born on 9 September 1960 at Colorado.
He was the son of Lloyd Eichacker and Marlene Diann Jurgenson.
Death1 February 1996Bradley Dean Eichacker died on 1 February 1996 at Colorado at age 35.

Chris Duane Eichacker

M, b. 8 December 1963, d. 3 March 2003
Father*Lloyd Eichacker b. 10 Oct 1934, d. 31 Dec 2006
Mother*Marlene Diann Jurgenson b. 11 Jan 1935, d. 15 Jan 2007
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Birth8 December 1963Chris Duane Eichacker was born on 8 December 1963 at Colorado.
He was the son of Lloyd Eichacker and Marlene Diann Jurgenson.
Death3 March 2003Chris Duane Eichacker died on 3 March 2003 at Colorado at age 39.

Lois Rae McCorkell

F, b. 21 July 1919, d. 18 July 2017
Lois (McCorkell) Nielsen
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 February 1938As of 16 February 1938,her married name was Nielsen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 July 1919Lois Rae McCorkell was born on 21 July 1919.
Marriage16 February 1938She married Melvin H. Nielsen on 16 February 1938.
Death18 July 2017Lois Rae McCorkell died on 18 July 2017 at age 97 Lois Rae Nielsen
( July 21, 1919 - July 18, 2017 )

Lois (Mc Corkell) Nielsen, 97, of Akron, Iowa passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Akron Care Center in Akron.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Elk Point, South Dakota. Reverend Steve Martens will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 at Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. The family will be present after 5:30 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all at the funeral home. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday the church.

Lois Rae Mc Corkell was born July 21, 1919 in Akron, Iowa, the youngest of 9 children born to Howard and Estella (Tucker) Mc Corkell. She was raised in Akron and graduated from Akron High School in 1937.

Rather than go to college, she married Melvin Nielsen on February 16, 1938 at Rosini Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, South Dakota, and got her degree at being a farmer’s wife and mother of 5 sons: Jerry, Merlin, Norman, Roger, and Loren. Lois and Melvin lived together on a farm in Union County, South Dakota for over 71 years until moving to Akron. Melvin passed away October 5, 2014 in Akron.

She was a member of Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Elk Point, South Dakota where she was active in the ladies aide for many years. Through the years, Lois enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and doing many crafts. Her favorite crafts were China painting and making many quilts.

Survivors include her sons: Merlin Nielsen (special friend, Bev) of Madison, SD, Norman (Elvira) Nielsen of Le Mars, IA, Roger Nielsen (special friend, Denice) of Akron, IA, and Loren (Nancy) Nielsen of Akron, IA; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; her son and daughter in law: Jerry and Martha Nielsen; great grandson: John Stanage; a brother: Wesley Mc Corkell; and 7 sisters: Esther Clarey, Alta Mentzer, Sibyl Whitaker, Caryl Siebens, Dorothy Whitaker, Evah Olson, and Jeanne Esterburg.

Melvin H. Nielsen

M, b. 9 September 1914, d. 5 October 2014
Melvin H Nielsen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 September 1914Melvin H. Nielsen was born on 9 September 1914.
Marriage16 February 1938He married Lois Rae McCorkell on 16 February 1938.
Death5 October 2014Melvin H. Nielsen died on 5 October 2014 at age 100 Melvin H. Nielsen, 100, of Akron, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Elk Point, South Dakota. Reverend Steve Martens will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014, with the family present after 5:30 p.m., and a Prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel in Akron.
Melvin Henry Nielsen was born September 9, 1914 on a farm in Union County, South Dakota, the youngest of 7 children to Niels and Sina (Johnson) Nielsen. When he was 5 months old, he moved with his family to the family farm in Union County. Melvin lived on that same farm for over 90 years. He was baptized and confirmed at Brule Creek Lutheran Church. Melvin attended Pleasant Ridge Country school in Union County, South Dakota. After his schooling, he assisted his father in farming. He was united in marriage to Lois Mc Corkell on February 16, 1939 at Rosini Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, South Dakota. Together, they are the parents of 5 sons, Jerry, Merlin, Norman, Roger, and Loren. Melvin and Lois lived together on the farm for over 71 years until moving to Akron. Melvin was a lifelong member of Brule Creek Lutheran Church. After retiring, he took up gardening and restoring furniture. He also enjoyed throwing horse shoes, golfing, bowling, hunting, and playing cards with friends. He was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his wife of over 76 years, Lois of Akron; his sons: Merlin Nielsen (special friend, Bev) of Madison, SD, Norman (Elvira) Nielsen of Le Mars, IA, Roger Nielsen (special friend, Denice) of Akron, IA, and Loren (Nancy) Nielsen of Akron, IA; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son and daughter in law: Jerry and Martha Nielsen; great grandson: John Stanage; 3 brothers: Roy, Howard, and Ralph in infancy; and 3 sisters: Eva Kjose, Julia Kjose, and Elvina Hinde.

Irene Miriam Klemme

F, b. 27 October 1935, d. 11 January 2021
Father*Rev. Huber Frederick Klemme b. 31 Dec 1909, d. 5 Jan 2001
Mother*Miriam Laura Blanchard b. 6 Feb 1911, d. 21 Jul 1995
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Irene Klemme 1955 yearbook portrait Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 July 1958As of 26 July 1958,her married name was Kozak.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1935Irene Miriam Klemme was born on 27 October 1935 at Kentucky.
She was the daughter of Rev. Huber Frederick Klemme and Miriam Laura Blanchard.
Marriage26 July 1958Irene Miriam Klemme married Laurence Kozak on 26 July 1958.
Death11 January 2021Irene Miriam Klemme died on 11 January 2021 at Ohio at age 85 IRENE MIRIAM KOZAK (nee Klemme), 85, of North Olmsted. Born October 27, 1935, in Alexandria, Kentucky. Died Jan. 11, 2021, at home in North Olmsted. Loving wife of Lawrence Kozak, to whom she was married on July 26, 1958, at St. Procop's Church in Cleveland. Dear mother of Robert (companion Janice Kritchevsky) of Lafayette, Ind; Kathryn (companion Simeon Chow) of Glen Allen, Va; Michael (companion Angela Petty) of Hermitage, Tenn; and Mark (wife Jennifer Kozak) of Avon Lake, Ohio. Cherished grandmother of Jason Kozak (wife Junie De Vega Mamsaang) of Colorado Springs, Colo; Jeffery Nemeth of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; and Corey Nemeth (wife Ashley Nemeth) of Cleveland, Ohio. Devoted great-grandmother of Lilith Jean Kozak of Colorado Springs.

Since her father was a minister, Irene was born in Alexandria, but also lived in Fairfield (now part of Fairborn), Ohio, and Grosse Point Park, Michigan, before arriving in Cleveland in 1945. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953, then received a B.A. in education from Heidelberg College (Tiffin, Ohio) in 1957. After two years as a teacher at Cleveland's West Denison Elementary, Irene turned her attention to being a full-time wife and mother. For years, she devoted much of her "spare time" to volunteering for the PTA and Camp Fire Girls. When she eventually re-entered the workforce, Irene was employed in turn by David Young Insurance, Donlevy's Back Room, Maternity Wearhouse, and Becker's Uniforms.

Irene is survived by sister Esther Schmitt of The Villages, Florida, She was predeceased by parents Huber and Miriam Klemme, as well as brother Paul Klemme. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity devoted to childhood education or heart disease research would be appreciated. The family plans to hold a memorial service in the summer if large gatherings are permitted by then.

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Name VariationLaurence Kozak was also known as Lawrence.
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Marriage26 July 1958Laurence Kozak married Irene Miriam Klemme, daughter of Rev. Huber Frederick Klemme and Miriam Laura Blanchard, on 26 July 1958.

Paul Reinhold Klemme

M, b. 25 January 1939, d. 17 June 2020
Father*Rev. Huber Frederick Klemme b. 31 Dec 1909, d. 5 Jan 2001
Mother*Miriam Laura Blanchard b. 6 Feb 1911, d. 21 Jul 1995
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Paul Klemme 1956 senior portrait Lincoln High School, Cleveland, Ohio
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1939Paul Reinhold Klemme was born on 25 January 1939.
He was the son of Rev. Huber Frederick Klemme and Miriam Laura Blanchard.
Marriagebetween 1960 and 1961Paul Reinhold Klemme married Patricia Ann Sargent between 1960 and 1961.
Death17 June 2020Paul Reinhold Klemme died on 17 June 2020 at age 81 Paul Klemme Obituary
age 81, passed away on June 17, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Patricia A Klemme; loving father of Laura (Douglas) Smith and Paul (Jennifer) Klemme, cherished grandfather of Matthew, Sean, Samuel, Rebecca and Caitlin; dearest son of the late Huber and Miriam Klemme; brother of Irene (Laurence) Kozak and Esther Schmidt; uncle and friend to many. Before his retirement Paul worked as an electrical engineer for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. Paul was very active at Divinity Lutheran Church, singing in the choir for over 53 years and serving on various committees. He will be deeply missed by his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Divinity Lutheran Church or the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Paul's family plans to have a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

Patricia Ann Sargent

F, b. 21 July 1938, d. 8 September 2013
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Married Namebetween 1960 and 1961As of between 1960 and 1961,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 July 1938Patricia Ann Sargent was born on 21 July 1938 at Ohio.
Marriagebetween 1960 and 1961She married Paul Reinhold Klemme, son of Rev. Huber Frederick Klemme and Miriam Laura Blanchard, between 1960 and 1961.
Death8 September 2013Patricia Ann Sargent died on 8 September 2013 at Ohio at age 75 PATRICIA A. KLEMME (nee Sargent), age 75, beloved wife of Paul R; loving mother of Laura (Douglas) Smith and Paul E. (Jennifer); amazing grandmother of Matthew, Sean, Samuel, Rebecca and Caitlin. Preceded in death by parents, John and Olga (nee Trenta) Sargent; and sister, Michele. Passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to Luthern Metropolitan Ministry, P.O. Box 76736, Cleveland, OH 44101. Private family services were held. Cremation by Busch Crematory.

Edward A. Schmidt

M, b. 5 February 1932, d. 19 June 2014
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 February 1932Edward A. Schmidt was born on 5 February 1932.
Death19 June 2014He died on 19 June 2014 at age 82 Edward A. Schmitt, age 82. Passed from this life, Thursday June 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Esther (nee Klemme). Loving father of Michael (Kim), Eric (Patricia), Valerie Adkins, Corbin (Amy) and step father of Ronald Lime (Debbie), Jonathan Lime (Katherine) and Jennifer Zedeker (Rob). Cherished grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Margaret Vohlers and the late Robert F. Schmitt. Ed played basketball in High School and College. He attended The University of Nebraska, College of Architecture and the ROTC Program. After graduating, he served as an Officer in the U.S. Navy. He was an innovative and award winning architect with Bob Schmitt Homes. He designed over 6,000 custom built homes in the Berea, Strongsville and North Ridgeville, OH areas. Edward moved to The Villages, Florida from Strongsville, OH in 2003. He was an exceptional water color artist and avid golfer. He had a special fondness for animals and was a man who possessed a great sense of humor.

Gloria June Kroemer

F, b. 1931, d. 2015
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Gloria June Kroemer 1954 yearbook portrait Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science, East Lansing, Michigan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 April 1956As of 21 April 1956,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1931Gloria June Kroemer was born in 1931.
Marriage21 April 1956She married Dr. Arthur Edward Klemme, son of Rev. Frederick Henry Klemme and Louise Dorothea Huber, on 21 April 1956 at Colorado Gloria June Kroemer and Dr Arthur Edward Klemme marriage announcement.
Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 22 Apr 1956 - Gloria June Kroemer and Dr Arthur Edward Klemme marriage announcement
Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) 22 Jan 1956 - Gloria June Kroemer and Dr Arthur Edward Klemme engagement announcement
Death2015Gloria June Kroemer died in 2015.

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Marriagebetween 1942 and 1946(?) Toston married Rhoda Louise Klemme, daughter of Rev. Frederick Henry Klemme and Louise Dorothea Huber, between 1942 and 1946.
SEPARATIONbefore 1950(?) Toston and Rhoda Louise Klemme were separated before 1950.

Lester Harold Simpson

M, b. 6 November 1925, d. 25 August 1985
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1925Lester Harold Simpson was born on 6 November 1925.
Death25 August 1985He died on 25 August 1985 at age 59 Lester Harold Simpson obituary.
The Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville, Illinois) 26 Aug 1985 - Lester Harold Simpson obituary

Laurel Berger

M, b. 27 December 1926, d. 25 November 2009
Laurel Berger 1945 freshman portrait McKendree University, Lebanon, Illinois
Laurel Berger
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 December 1926Laurel Berger was born on 27 December 1926.
Death25 November 2009He died on 25 November 2009 at age 82 Laurel "Blackie" Berger, 82 of Fairview Heights, Ill., formerly of O'Fallon, born Dec. 27, 1926 in Trenton, Ill., died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Mr. Berger graduated from Trenton High School in 1944, attended McKendree College from 1944-1945, the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla, Mo., receiving his B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1950. He had worked for the Division of Highways, District 8, as an inspector, the Division of Waterways in Springfield and for the Illinois Division of Highways, District 8, Bureaus of Design and Construction as a Design Engineer, from 1951 until his retirement on Dec. 31, 1984. Several of his accomplishments consist of the design of the Poplar Street Complex approaches on I-55/70 to the Mississippi River crossing, the esthetic design of I-255 through the Metro-East area, a unique dewatering system on I-55/70 and I-64, and the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton with bike trail that won the PRIDE award. Following retirement, he was a seven year consultant for a professional engineering firm, designing the noise abatement walls for the new North-South toll way on the Westside of Chicago and on April 6, 1989 was awarded the Annual Honorary Membership Award by the St. Clair and Capital Chapters of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. Blackie was an Illinois and Missouri Professional Engineer, an Illinois Land Surveyor, a member of the Illinois Highway Engineers, serving as President in 1954 and on the Board from 1955-1957. He was also a member of The Illinois Society of Professional Engineers serving as Secretary 1975-1976, Vice President in 1977, President elect in 1978, President from 1979-1980 and the Chapter Representative. He was also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He was inducted into the University of Missouri, Rolla Academy of Civil Engineers. He was also a member of the O'Fallon Grade School Board, 1962-1969, serving as President in 1968, on the O'Fallon Planning Commission from 1963-1970, serving as President from 1965-1970, the O'Fallon Park Board from 1974-1977, serving as Vice-President in 1977. He was a member of the O'Fallon United Church of Christ and a member of the Consistory, serving as President in 1974, the OUCC 50+ Club, a member of the O'Fallon Sportsman's Club, and the O'Fallon and Fairview Heights Moose Lodges. Blackie also served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing cards, golf, bowling, fishing, hunting, camping, cooking, gardening and traveling. He traveled extensively with his wife, Elaine, to many European countries, Canada, Russia, Mexico and all 50 states.
Blackie was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Elsie, nee Kuhn, Berger; his first wife, Mary, nee Emmett, Berger; son-in-law, Gary Harvell; sister, Jean Vandas; twin brother, Lauren "Whitie" Berger; and a sister-in-law, Carol Berger.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine, nee Klemme, Simpson-Berger of Fairview Heights, Ill., whom he married June 14, 1997; a son, Gary Berger of O'Fallon, Ill; two daughters, Laura Harvell of Los Angeles, Calif., and Shari (Joseph) Kern of Webster Groves, Mo; step daughter, Annette (Dr. Kevin) Pritchett of Swansea, Ill; step son, Steven (Debbie) Simpson of Swansea, Ill; five grandchildren, Leann (Casey) McHugh, Stephanie Harvell, Joseph Harvell, Morgan Kern, and Danielle Kern; step grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren and Shannon Pritchett, and Cory Simpson; a great-grandchild, Brogan McHugh; brother-in-law, Elmer "Van" Vandas; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services, O'Fallon, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at O'Fallon United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial will be at O'Fallon City Cemetery, O'Fallon, Ill.