Donald Wayne Nelson

M, b. 16 July 1928, d. 16 November 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 July 1928Donald Wayne Nelson was born on 16 July 1928.
Death16 November 2001He died on 16 November 2001 at age 73.

Wayne Wesley Freise

M, b. 12 October 1935, d. 21 February 2013
Father*William Wesley Freise b. 19 Dec 1895, d. 29 Apr 1970
Mother*Celia E. Shawback b. 26 Sep 1897, d. 19 Oct 1975
Wayne Wesley Freise
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 October 1935Wayne Wesley Freise was born on 12 October 1935.
He was the son of William Wesley Freise and Celia E. Shawback.
Marriage27 January 1956Wayne Wesley Freise married Marlene Krocker on 27 January 1956.
Death21 February 2013Wayne Wesley Freise died on 21 February 2013 at age 77 Wayne W. Freise, 77, of Streator, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, at Meadows Menonite Home, Chenoa.

A visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Ron Tombaugh, Rick Schafer, Larry Tombaugh, Gary Nelson, Salvo Parenti, Ryan Parenti, Travis Freise and honorary pallbearers will be Don Jordan and Glen Garretson.

Wayne was born on Oct. 12, 1935, to William and Celia (Shawback) Freise. He married Marlene (Krocker) on Jan. 27, 1956, at Grace United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Janet (Lino) Parenti, of St. Louis, Joann Freise, of Florida, and son, Dean (Sharon) Freise, of Wenona; grandchildren, Salvo (Candace) Parenti, Ryan Parenti, and Travis, Marlana and Ciera Freise; a brother, G.W (Dutch) Freise, of Dallas; and sisters, Faye Tombaugh, of Streator and Duanne Nelson, of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dale W Freise; and brother, Merle Freise.

He graduated from Streator Township High School in 1952.

He was a lifelong grain and dairy farmer in rural Streator.

Wayne was a member of the former Grace EUB Church and a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a Mason for 54 years and a Shriners member.

Galan William Freise

M, b. 12 September 1924, d. 8 April 2013
Father*William Wesley Freise b. 19 Dec 1895, d. 29 Apr 1970
Mother*Celia E. Shawback b. 26 Sep 1897, d. 19 Oct 1975
Galan William Freise
Galan William Freise 1942 senior portrait Streator Township High School, Streator, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameGalan William Freise also went by the name of Dutch.
Name VariationGalan William Freise was also known as G. W.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 September 1924Galan William Freise was born on 12 September 1924.
He was the son of William Wesley Freise and Celia E. Shawback.
Marriage22 June 1947Galan William Freise married Barbara Ann Feurer on 22 June 1947.
Death8 April 2013Galan William Freise died on 8 April 2013 at age 88 Freise, Galan William "Dutch", of Dallas, died April 8, 2013 on a cruise ship on the Atlantic Ocean. Dutch was born September 12, 1924, to William Wesley and Celia Shawback Freise in rural Streator, Illinois. Knowing that he wanted a different life than farming, Dutch began his college education at North Central College. At age 18 he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and was accepted into the V-12 program, completing Midshipman's school at Northwestern, Advanced Communications at Harvard, and earning a degree in economics from Wabash College. During WWII he served as a Lt. (JG) in the Aleutian Islands. At Wabash, Dutch became a member of Sigma Chi, an organization he cherished. He was a proud "Significant Sig." He served as 1948 Class Agent for Wabash for many years. In 1947 he married Barbara Feurer, and their marriage lasted 52 years until her death in 1999. His job transferred them to Dallas in 1948, where they raised two daughters, Gayle and Linda. Dutch founded the G. W. Freise Company in 1955, a firm dedicated to sales of appliances, HVAC and ventilation products in Texas and Oklahoma. He and Barb successfully ran the business, representing such brands as Sub-Zero and Hunter Fans for almost 50 years. He loved meeting new people and learning new things. As a member of Kiwanis, Sigma Chi Alumni, the Adult Forum Sunday School Class at Lovers Lane UMC and the Widowed Persons Support Group, Dutch excelled as program chairman, always on the lookout for interesting and educational speakers. Dutch was fiercely patriotic, proud of his family, his country, and his rural German-American heritage. He always wore a U.S. flag lapel pin. He was a lifelong champion of conservatism and free enterprise. He traveled extensively, even until the end of his life. He delighted in hosting monthly cocktail parties for guests from all walks of life. In the past ten years, Dutch found great happiness with his dear friend Joy McMinn. Dutch is survived by Joy McMinn; daughters Gayle Freise Wright, Austin and Linda Freise Proch and husband Mike, Richardson; grandsons Robert Wright, Grapevine and Mark Wright, Arlington; granddaughters Allison Chando and husband Jesse, and Lindsey Newsome and husband Lee, all of Houston; sisters Faye Tombaugh and Duanne Nelson of Illinois;several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Barbara; and brothers Merle and Wayne. No services will be held, per Dutch's request.

Merle Leonard Freise

M, b. 19 January 1929, d. 14 November 1961
Father*William Wesley Freise b. 19 Dec 1895, d. 29 Apr 1970
Mother*Celia E. Shawback b. 26 Sep 1897, d. 19 Oct 1975
Merle Leonard Freise
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 January 1929Merle Leonard Freise was born on 19 January 1929.
He was the son of William Wesley Freise and Celia E. Shawback.
Death14 November 1961Merle Leonard Freise died on 14 November 1961 at age 32.

Barbara Ann Feurer

F, b. 2 March 1926, d. 3 August 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 June 1947As of 22 June 1947,her married name was Freise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 March 1926Barbara Ann Feurer was born on 2 March 1926.
Marriage22 June 1947She married Galan William Freise, son of William Wesley Freise and Celia E. Shawback, on 22 June 1947.
Death3 August 1999Barbara Ann Feurer died on 3 August 1999 at age 73.

Marlene Krocker

F, b. 17 July 1936, d. 12 August 2022
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 January 1956As of 27 January 1956,her married name was Freise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1936Marlene Krocker was born on 17 July 1936.
Marriage27 January 1956She married Wayne Wesley Freise, son of William Wesley Freise and Celia E. Shawback, on 27 January 1956.
Death12 August 2022Marlene Krocker died on 12 August 2022 at age 86 Marlene M. Freise, 86 of Wenona and formerly of rural Streator passed away Friday morning (August 12, 2022) at the Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac.

A visitation will be held Friday (August 19, 2022) from 10 am until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon at the funeral home with Pastor John Hoyt officiating and masks being worn is preferred. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Salvo and Ryan Parenti, Travis Freise, Ciera and Brent Freise-Lacheta and Rick Schafer.

Marlene was born on July 17, 1936 in Streator to Fred and Helen (Watson) Krocker. She married Wayne W. Freise on January 27, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2013.

Surviving are children: Janet (Lino) Parenti of St. Louis, Missouri; Dean (Sharon) Freise of Wenona; and JoAnn (the late Peter Smith) Freise of Forest City, North Carolina; grandchildren: Salvo (Candace) and Ryan Parenti, Travis Freise, Marlana (Nick) Jacobs and Ciera (Brent) Freise-Lacheta; great-grandchildren: Mario Parenti and Theodore Jacobs; and a sister: Betty Monti of Seffner, Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Wayne; son: Dale; and brother: Vernon.

Marlene attended the Kraft Country grade school and Streator high School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended the Rutland Christian Church. Marlene lived and worked on the farm along with her husband.

Ora Elsie Smith

M, b. 21 September 1903, d. 16 May 1984
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 September 1903Ora Elsie Smith was born on 21 September 1903.
Marriage1925He married Elsie Irene Alldredge in 1925.
Divorcebefore 1950Ora Elsie Smith and Elsie Irene Alldredge were divorced before 1950.
Death16 May 1984Ora Elsie Smith died on 16 May 1984 at age 80.

Kenneth Daniel Freise

M, b. 11 December 1924, d. 15 January 2000
Father*Daniel W. Freise b. 11 Aug 1892, d. 8 Sep 1978
Mother*Mabel Geitz b. 3 Oct 1901, d. 23 Jan 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 December 1924Kenneth Daniel Freise was born on 11 December 1924.
He was the son of Daniel W. Freise and Mabel Geitz.
DivorceDecember 1968Kenneth Daniel Freise and Helen E. Adkisson were divorced in December 1968.
Marriage18 October 1980Kenneth Daniel Freise married Helen E. Adkisson on 18 October 1980 at Nevada.
Death15 January 2000Kenneth Daniel Freise died on 15 January 2000 at age 75.

Helen E. Adkisson

F, b. 26 February 1932, d. 18 November 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 October 1980As of 18 October 1980,her married name was Freise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1932Helen E. Adkisson was born on 26 February 1932.
DivorceDecember 1968She and Kenneth Daniel Freise were divorced in December 1968.
Marriage18 October 1980Helen E. Adkisson married Kenneth Daniel Freise, son of Daniel W. Freise and Mabel Geitz, on 18 October 1980 at Nevada.
Death18 November 2009Helen E. Adkisson died on 18 November 2009 at age 77.

Alberta Wilma Stewig

F, b. 5 October 1923, d. 15 February 1988
Father*Arthur Stewig b. 18 Oct 1896, d. 10 Jan 1992
Mother*Mary Laurena Freise b. 3 Jul 1902, d. 5 Aug 1984
Alberta Wilma Stewig 1940 senior portrait Kankakee High School, Kankakee, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 March 1946As of 23 March 1946,her married name was Schwartz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 October 1923Alberta Wilma Stewig was born on 5 October 1923 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Arthur Stewig and Mary Laurena Freise.
Marriage23 March 1946Alberta Wilma Stewig married Mortimer Schwartz on 23 March 1946 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Death15 February 1988Alberta Wilma Stewig died on 15 February 1988 at age 64.

Mortimer Schwartz

M, b. 29 June 1918, d. 8 February 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 June 1918Mortimer Schwartz was born on 29 June 1918.
Marriage23 March 1946He married Alberta Wilma Stewig, daughter of Arthur Stewig and Mary Laurena Freise, on 23 March 1946 at Kankakee, Illinois.
Death8 February 1983Mortimer Schwartz died on 8 February 1983 at age 64.

Carol Evelyn Stewig

F, b. 6 October 1927, d. 3 March 2019
Father*Arthur Stewig b. 18 Oct 1896, d. 10 Jan 1992
Mother*Mary Laurena Freise b. 3 Jul 1902, d. 5 Aug 1984
Carol Stewig 1945 senior portrait Kankakee High School, Kankakee, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1954As of 1954,her married name was Hey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 October 1927Carol Evelyn Stewig was born on 6 October 1927 at Illinois twin with Carl.
She was the daughter of Arthur Stewig and Mary Laurena Freise.
Marriage1954Carol Evelyn Stewig married Herbert William Hey in 1954.
Death3 March 2019Carol Evelyn Stewig died on 3 March 2019 at age 91 Carol Evelyn Hey, 91; formerly of Kankakee and Springfield, IL; passed away peacefully March 3, 2019, in Chicago.

Carol spent her early years in the family home, a truck farm in Aroma Park, IL, until her parents moved to nearby Kankakee.

She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL and after two years transferred to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she was an acrobatic cheerleader and earned her B.A. in French Literature.

After graduation, Carol worked in Chicago where she met H. William “Bill” Hey, who she married in 1954. In the fall of 1959, Bill, Carol and their two young sons moved to Springfield, where Bill worked for and eventually became the director of the Legislative Council for the State of Illinois. Carol went on to teach high school French in Springfield and later worked as a clerk at the State of Illinois Inspector General’s office.

Bill and Carol attended Westminster Presbyterian Church and later 1st Presbyterian Church (Lincoln’s church).

Carol enjoyed the arts, especially opera and ballet. After her husband passed away, she returned to Chicago in 2009 and was often in attendance at the Lyric Opera.

Beloved wife of the late H. William “Bill” Hey, devoted mother of Jonathan (Kathy) Hey and David (Michelle) Hey, proud grandmother of Tori and Nathan Hey, and fond step-grandmother of Ahndrea Sprattling. Loving sister of Marilyn (the late Maurice) Cohen, and the late Alberta (the late Mortimer) Schwartz and the late Carl Everett Stewig (the late Charlene [nee Benedict]), dear aunt of Jerri A. Nagaruk [nee Schwartz], Mark Stewig (Marianne), Jeffery Stewig and Daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Stanley) Dratler [nee Stewig].

Her ashes will be interred, summer 2019, Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.

Herbert William Hey

M, b. 14 October 1923, d. 23 September 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHerbert William Hey was also known as H. William.
Name VariationHerbert William Hey was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1923Herbert William Hey was born on 14 October 1923.
Marriage1954He married Carol Evelyn Stewig, daughter of Arthur Stewig and Mary Laurena Freise, in 1954.
Death23 September 2007Herbert William Hey died on 23 September 2007 at age 83.

Carl Everett Stewig

M, b. 6 October 1927, d. 2 February 2019
Father*Arthur Stewig b. 18 Oct 1896, d. 10 Jan 1992
Mother*Mary Laurena Freise b. 3 Jul 1902, d. 5 Aug 1984
Carl Everett Stewig
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 October 1927Carl Everett Stewig was born on 6 October 1927 at twin with Carol, Illinois.
He was the son of Arthur Stewig and Mary Laurena Freise.
Marriage1950Carl Everett Stewig married Charlene Mae Benedict in 1950.
Death2 February 2019Carl Everett Stewig died on 2 February 2019 at age 91 Born in Kankakee, Illinois in 1927, Carl graduated from Kankakee High School and then Michigan University in 1945 with a degree in forestry. He worked fire lookout towers in Idaho National Forests during summers before marrying his sweetheart, Charlene [nee Benedict] in 1950.

The couple became Columbus residents in 1972, where they were members of Asbury United Methodist Church. Carl worked for the Hoosier Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America, retiring in 1992 after 30 years of service, recognized by the mayor’s declaration of October 25, 1992 as Carl E. Stewig Day. Adding his volunteer service, prior to and following his Boy Scout career, Carl dedicated over 6o years of service to developing young men in the Scouting tradition. Family and friends recently contributed a brick in Carl’s name to the newly remodeled Philmont Scout Museum walkway.

Carl was predeceased by his beloved wife in 2011 after 61 years of marriage. Carl is survived by two sisters: his twin Carol Hey and sister Marilyn Cohen. He will be dearly missed by all three surviving children, Mark Stewig (Marianne), Jeffery Stewig and Daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Stanley) Dratler [nee Stewig].

Carl will be fondly remembered by his 3 grandchildren, Christina Goebel, Patrick Harrison, and Katrina Blair, and his many great-grandchildren.

Carl also served in the United States Army at the end of WWII as a member of the ski patrol. He was active in the Columbus community with the United Way and other efforts until his recent move to Florida in 2017.

A celebration of Carl’s life will begin with visitation at the Myers-Reed Chapel at 3729 25th Street, 4:00~8:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to service time Friday at the church. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St. with the Reverend Dave Blystone presiding. Interment will be at Flatrock Cemetery, 550 N & River Rd. with pall bearers representing the Boy Scouts of America.

Charlene Mae Benedict

F, b. 7 June 1929, d. 23 September 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1950As of 1950,her married name was Stewig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 June 1929Charlene Mae Benedict was born on 7 June 1929.
Marriage1950She married Carl Everett Stewig, son of Arthur Stewig and Mary Laurena Freise, in 1950.
Death23 September 2011Charlene Mae Benedict died on 23 September 2011 at age 82 Charlene Mae Stewig, 82, of Columbus, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Mrs. Stewig was financial secretary at First United Methodist Church for 10 years. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the church's Women's Circle and was deeply involved in all activities of the church.

An avid gardener, throughout her married life she traveled with her children and had a great love for the outdoors. She loved hummingbirds, her children and her flowers.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Asbury United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Blystone officiating. Calling will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street and from 1:30 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born in Chicago, Ill., June 7, 1929, Mrs. Stewig was the daughter of Theodore and Wilma Murdock Benedict. She married Carl E. Stewig June 11, 1950, in Kankakee, Ill.

She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Stan) Dratler of North Fort Myers, FL; sons, Mark Allen (Marianne) Stewig and Jeffery Scott Stewig, both of Columbus; brothers, Daniel (Jodi) Benedict of Locust Grove, VA, and Douglas (Debbie) Benedict of Thomaston, Conn; a cousin, Lois Focht of Clarence, MO; grandchildren, Katrina Newman of Fort Wayne, Patrick Harrison and Christina Goebel, both of Columbus; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jacqueline Smith.

Marie Alice Clark

F, b. 27 February 1915, d. 21 September 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 January 1933As of 12 January 1933,her married name was Freise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1915Marie Alice Clark was born on 27 February 1915.
Marriage12 January 1933She married Everett Milford Freise, son of William Christoph Freise and Mary D. Mylenbusch, on 12 January 1933.
DivorceDecember 1947Marie Alice Clark and Everett Milford Freise were divorced in December 1947 Marie Freise filed a suit for divorce from Everett Freise to whom she was married January 12, 1933 at Bradley, Illinois. They are the parents of three children of which she asks the custody. She charges extreme cruelty. Hatcher and Bond are the attorneys for the case.
Death21 September 2004Marie Alice Clark died on 21 September 2004 at age 89.

Children of Marie Alice Clark and Everett Milford Freise

Robert Milford Freise

M, b. 2 January 1934, d. 2 May 1998
Father*Everett Milford Freise b. 20 Dec 1906, d. 23 May 1976
Mother*Marie Alice Clark b. 27 Feb 1915, d. 21 Sep 2004
Robert Milford Freise
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 January 1934Robert Milford Freise was born on 2 January 1934.
He was the son of Everett Milford Freise and Marie Alice Clark.
Marriage6 May 1953Robert Milford Freise married Bettie Juanita Andrews on 6 May 1953.
Death2 May 1998Robert Milford Freise died on 2 May 1998 at age 64.

Bettie Juanita Andrews

F, b. 14 April 1934, d. 20 January 2024
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 May 1953As of 6 May 1953,her married name was Freise.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 April 1934Bettie Juanita Andrews was born on 14 April 1934.
Marriage6 May 1953She married Robert Milford Freise, son of Everett Milford Freise and Marie Alice Clark, on 6 May 1953.
Death20 January 2024Bettie Juanita Andrews died on 20 January 2024 at age 89.

Elaine Marie Freise

F, b. 27 June 1937, d. 29 November 2017
Father*Everett Milford Freise b. 20 Dec 1906, d. 23 May 1976
Mother*Marie Alice Clark b. 27 Feb 1915, d. 21 Sep 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 August 1953As of 26 August 1953,her married name was McCurley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 June 1937Elaine Marie Freise was born on 27 June 1937.
She was the daughter of Everett Milford Freise and Marie Alice Clark.
Marriage26 August 1953Elaine Marie Freise married Garvin Edward McCurley on 26 August 1953.
Death29 November 2017Elaine Marie Freise died on 29 November 2017 at age 80.

Garvin Edward McCurley

M, b. 5 April 1934, d. 7 November 2011
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 April 1934Garvin Edward McCurley was born on 5 April 1934.
Marriage26 August 1953He married Elaine Marie Freise, daughter of Everett Milford Freise and Marie Alice Clark, on 26 August 1953.
Death7 November 2011Garvin Edward McCurley died on 7 November 2011 at age 77.

Ruth Cathryn Walter

F, b. 12 July 1918, d. 11 April 2014
Father*Benjamin H. Walter b. 1889, d. 1959
Mother*Anna Esther Freise b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 1973
Ruth Walter 1936 senior portrait Herscher High School, Herscher, Kankakee, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 September 1940As of 4 September 1940,her married name was Walther.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 July 1918Ruth Cathryn Walter was born on 12 July 1918.
She was the daughter of Benjamin H. Walter and Anna Esther Freise.
Marriage4 September 1940Ruth Cathryn Walter married Elbert Lee Walther on 4 September 1940.
Death11 April 2014Ruth Cathryn Walter died on 11 April 2014 at age 95 Ruth C. Walther, 95, of Kankakee, passed away Friday (April 11, 2014) at Miller Center, in Kankakee.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the 3 p.m. funeral services at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

She was born July 12, 1918, in Bonfield, the daughter of Ben and Anna Friese Walter.

She married Elbert L. Walther on Sept. 4, 1940. He passed away on Oct. 24, 2001.

Ruth retired from working at Alden's Department Store and was also a farmwife. She enjoyed reading, quilting, and sewing. She volunteered at Heritage Village and delivered Meals on Wheels for Riverside Medical Center.

Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Beth Walther, of Kankakee; two daughters, Virginia "Ginny" and Gerald "Jerry" Chantome, of Kankakee, Betty Wells, of Collinsville, Ala; one sister, Esther Marcotte, of Bonfield; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Eugene "Gene" Walther; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Helen Walter; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Marcotte.

Elbert Lee Walther

M, b. 1914, d. 24 October 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1914Elbert Lee Walther was born in 1914.
Marriage4 September 1940He married Ruth Cathryn Walter, daughter of Benjamin H. Walter and Anna Esther Freise, on 4 September 1940.
Death24 October 2001Elbert Lee Walther died on 24 October 2001.

Henry William Walter

M, b. 18 February 1923, d. 31 July 2015
Father*Benjamin H. Walter b. 1889, d. 1959
Mother*Anna Esther Freise b. 6 Feb 1891, d. 1973
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry William Walter married Helen Marie Neal.
Birth18 February 1923Henry William Walter was born on 18 February 1923.
He was the son of Benjamin H. Walter and Anna Esther Freise.
Death31 July 2015Henry William Walter died on 31 July 2015 at age 92.

Helen Marie Neal

F, b. 15 January 1939, d. 27 March 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Walter.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen Marie Neal married Henry William Walter, son of Benjamin H. Walter and Anna Esther Freise.
Birth15 January 1939Helen Marie Neal was born on 15 January 1939.
Death27 March 1999She died on 27 March 1999 at age 60.

Kenneth F. Marcotte

M, b. 18 July 1922, d. 13 December 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 July 1922Kenneth F. Marcotte was born on 18 July 1922.
Death13 December 2013He died on 13 December 2013 at age 91 Kenneth F. Marcotte, 91, of Bonfield, passed away Friday (Dec. 13, 2013) at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno.

He was born July 18, 1922 in Bourbonnais, the son of Ralph and Rosella Nourie Marcotte. He married Esther Walter Jan. 18, 1954, in Quincy.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Mr. Marcotte retired from Kankakee Roper after 22 years of service. He had also worked at Krozhlers for 25 years. He was a member of the Herscher American Legion. He also volunteered at Riverside Medical Center, Bourbonnais and Salina fire departments, enjoyed fishing, woodworking and helping with farming.

Surviving are his wife; sons, Joe and Fran Marcotte, of Lake Village, Ind., Richard and Peggy Sue Marcotte, of Manti, Utah, Walter Marcotte, of Bonfield, Roger Marcotte, of Bonfield; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Alan Buckley, of Kankakee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Henrietta Chamness, of Bourbonnais, Pat Perreault, of Kankakee, Rose Longtin, of Bourbonnais; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rolland and Eleanor Marcotte, of Dugger, Ind., Eucharist "Mush" Marcotte, of Bourbonnais, and sister-in-law Mary Marcotte, of Bourbonnais; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Phoebe Ealy; brothers, Ralph "Red" Marcotte, Brother in Laws - Francis "Foo" Chamness, Ambrose Perreault, Harold Longtin, Jim Ealy; and sister-in-law, Yvonne Marcotte; and a grandson, Benjamin Marcotte.

Henry Deeke

M, b. 19 February 1863, d. 21 June 1936
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1863Henry Deeke was born on 19 February 1863 at Illinois.
Marriage30 August 1885He married Emilie Boecker, daughter of Christoph Boecker and Maria Grages, on 30 August 1885 at Will, Illinois.
Death21 June 1936Henry Deeke died on 21 June 1936 at age 73.

Children of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker

Marie Deeke

F, b. 16 August 1887, d. 25 August 1953
Father*Henry Deeke b. 19 Feb 1863, d. 21 Jun 1936
Mother*Emilie Boecker b. 1863, d. 1949
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameMarie Deeke also went by the name of Merl.
Married Name1921As of 1921,her married name was Werner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1887Marie Deeke was born on 16 August 1887 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker.
Marriage1921Marie Deeke married John Carl Werner in 1921.
Death25 August 1953Marie Deeke died on 25 August 1953 at age 66.

John Carl Werner

M, b. 9 October 1885, d. 22 September 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 October 1885John Carl Werner was born on 9 October 1885.
Marriage1921He married Marie Deeke, daughter of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker, in 1921.
Death22 September 1956John Carl Werner died on 22 September 1956 at age 70.

Herman Henry Deeke

M, b. 24 November 1896, d. 12 April 1963
Father*Henry Deeke b. 19 Feb 1863, d. 21 Jun 1936
Mother*Emilie Boecker b. 1863, d. 1949
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 November 1896Herman Henry Deeke was born on 24 November 1896 also reported as 24 Nov 1895.
He was the son of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker.
MarriageJune 1915Herman Henry Deeke married Adeline Augusta Colby in June 1915.
Marriage23 April 1931Herman Henry Deeke married Hazel O. McFarland on 23 April 1931.
Death12 April 1963Herman Henry Deeke died on 12 April 1963 at Wisconsin at age 66.

Child of Herman Henry Deeke and Hazel O. McFarland

Amanda Marie Deeke

F, b. July 1886, d. 1964
Father*Henry Deeke b. 19 Feb 1863, d. 21 Jun 1936
Mother*Emilie Boecker b. 1863, d. 1949
Amanda Deeke 1912 senior portrait Evanston Academy, Evanston, Illinois
Amanda Deeke 1909 student at Evanston Academy, Evanston, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 June 1924As of 6 June 1924,her married name was Clark.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1886Amanda Marie Deeke was born in July 1886 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker.
Marriage6 June 1924Amanda Marie Deeke married Frank C. Clark on 6 June 1924.
Death1964Amanda Marie Deeke died in 1964.
DateLocationDescription
1940Maine, Cook, IllinoisAmanda Marie Deeke was a teacher at Park Ridge School For Girls in 1940 at Maine, Cook, Illinois.

Frank C. Clark

M, b. January 1888, d. before 1940
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1888Frank C. Clark was born in January 1888 at Nebraska.
Marriage6 June 1924He married Amanda Marie Deeke, daughter of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker, on 6 June 1924.
Deathbefore 1940Frank C. Clark died before 1940.

Alma Deeke

F, b. 18 December 1890, d. 21 November 1923
Father*Henry Deeke b. 19 Feb 1863, d. 21 Jun 1936
Mother*Emilie Boecker b. 1863, d. 1949
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebetween 1910 and 1913As of between 1910 and 1913,her married name was Scheiwe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 December 1890Alma Deeke was born on 18 December 1890 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker.
Marriagebetween 1910 and 1913Alma Deeke married Frank A. Scheiwe between 1910 and 1913.
Death21 November 1923Alma Deeke died on 21 November 1923 at age 32.

Children of Alma Deeke and Frank A. Scheiwe

Frank A. Scheiwe

M, b. 1887, d. 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1887Frank A. Scheiwe was born in 1887.
Marriagebetween 1910 and 1913He married Alma Deeke, daughter of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker, between 1910 and 1913.
Marriagebefore 1928Frank A. Scheiwe married Tressie Kissack before 1928.
Death1971Frank A. Scheiwe died in 1971.

Children of Frank A. Scheiwe and Alma Deeke

Child of Frank A. Scheiwe and Tressie Kissack

Adeline Augusta Colby

F, b. 24 March 1896, d. 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJune 1915As of June 1915,her married name was Deeke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1896Adeline Augusta Colby was born on 24 March 1896.
MarriageJune 1915She married Herman Henry Deeke, son of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker, in June 1915.
Death1930Adeline Augusta Colby died in 1930.

Hazel O. McFarland

F, b. circa 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 April 1931As of 23 April 1931,her married name was Deeke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1902Hazel O. McFarland was born circa 1902 at Illinois.
Marriage23 April 1931She married Herman Henry Deeke, son of Henry Deeke and Emilie Boecker, on 23 April 1931.

Child of Hazel O. McFarland and Herman Henry Deeke

Doris H. Deeke

F, b. 3 March 1932, d. 10 June 2016
Father*Herman Henry Deeke b. 24 Nov 1896, d. 12 Apr 1963
Mother*Hazel O. McFarland b. c 1902
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Meier.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDoris H. Deeke married Vernon M. Meier.
Birth3 March 1932Doris H. Deeke was born on 3 March 1932 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Herman Henry Deeke and Hazel O. McFarland.
Death10 June 2016Doris H. Deeke died on 10 June 2016 at age 84.

Vernon M. Meier

M, b. 24 August 1930, d. 15 April 2017
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVernon M. Meier married Doris H. Deeke, daughter of Herman Henry Deeke and Hazel O. McFarland.
Birth24 August 1930Vernon M. Meier was born on 24 August 1930.
Death15 April 2017He died on 15 April 2017 at age 86.

Ferne Frances Scheiwe

F, b. 20 August 1913, d. 5 December 2008
Father*Frank A. Scheiwe b. 1887, d. 1971
Mother*Alma Deeke b. 18 Dec 1890, d. 21 Nov 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 May 1932As of 22 May 1932,her married name was Bronsen.
Married Name22 May 1932As of 22 May 1932,her married name was Bronson.
Married Name25 March 1939As of 25 March 1939,her married name was Speet.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 August 1913Ferne Frances Scheiwe was born on 20 August 1913.
She was the daughter of Frank A. Scheiwe and Alma Deeke.
Marriage22 May 1932Ferne Frances Scheiwe married Glenn Robinson Bronson on 22 May 1932.
Divorce22 June 1938Ferne Frances Scheiwe and Glenn Robinson Bronson were divorced on 22 June 1938.
Marriage25 March 1939Ferne Frances Scheiwe married George B. Speet on 25 March 1939.
Death5 December 2008Ferne Frances Scheiwe died on 5 December 2008 at age 95 Ferne Speet, age 95, of Holland, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her husband George B. Speet, son Frank Bronson, brother Ken Scheiwe.

Surviving are her sister, Connie Schmidt of Illinois; sisters-in law, Dona Parks, Gina Scheiwe of Florida, Betty Shade of Michigan; daughter-in-law, Marcia Bronson; three grandchildren, Sally Reading, Mike and Brenda Bronson, all of Holland, Scott and Marianne Bronson of Florida; six great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren.

No funeral is scheduled.

Child of Ferne Frances Scheiwe and Glenn Robinson Bronson

George B. Speet

M, b. 8 December 1911, d. 25 June 1990
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 December 1911George B. Speet was born on 8 December 1911 at Michigan.
Marriage25 March 1939He married Ferne Frances Scheiwe, daughter of Frank A. Scheiwe and Alma Deeke, on 25 March 1939.
Death25 June 1990George B. Speet died on 25 June 1990 at age 78.

Glenn Robinson Bronson

M, b. 20 November 1909, d. July 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGlenn Robinson Bronson was also known as Bronsen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 November 1909Glenn Robinson Bronson was born on 20 November 1909.
Marriage22 May 1932He married Ferne Frances Scheiwe, daughter of Frank A. Scheiwe and Alma Deeke, on 22 May 1932.
Divorce22 June 1938Glenn Robinson Bronson and Ferne Frances Scheiwe were divorced on 22 June 1938.
DeathJuly 1971Glenn Robinson Bronson died in July 1971 at age 61.

Child of Glenn Robinson Bronson and Ferne Frances Scheiwe

Franklin Edward Bronson

M, b. 18 June 1933, d. 15 August 1993
Father*Glenn Robinson Bronson b. 20 Nov 1909, d. Jul 1971
Mother*Ferne Frances Scheiwe b. 20 Aug 1913, d. 5 Dec 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFranklin Edward Bronson was also known as Speet surname of step-father.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 June 1933Franklin Edward Bronson was born on 18 June 1933 at Iowa.
He was the son of Glenn Robinson Bronson and Ferne Frances Scheiwe.
Marriage19 October 1951Franklin Edward Bronson married Marcia Elaine Bishop on 19 October 1951.
Death15 August 1993Franklin Edward Bronson died on 15 August 1993 at age 60.

Marcia Elaine Bishop

F, b. 29 September 1932, d. 5 December 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 October 1951As of 19 October 1951,her married name was Bronson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1932Marcia Elaine Bishop was born on 29 September 1932.
Marriage19 October 1951She married Franklin Edward Bronson, son of Glenn Robinson Bronson and Ferne Frances Scheiwe, on 19 October 1951.
Death5 December 2020Marcia Elaine Bishop died on 5 December 2020 at age 88.

Constance Pauline Scheiwe

F, b. 23 January 1928, d. 30 October 2020
Father*Frank A. Scheiwe b. 1887, d. 1971
Mother*Tressie Kissack b. 1897, d. 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationConstance Pauline Scheiwe was also known as Connie.
Married NameHer married name was Schmid.
Married NameHer married name was Schmidt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageConstance Pauline Scheiwe married Charles E. Schmid.
Birth23 January 1928Constance Pauline Scheiwe was born on 23 January 1928.
She was the daughter of Frank A. Scheiwe and Tressie Kissack.
Death30 October 2020Constance Pauline Scheiwe died on 30 October 2020 at age 92.

Charles E. Schmid

M, b. 31 December 1924, d. 8 October 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles E. Schmid was also known as Schmidt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles E. Schmid married Constance Pauline Scheiwe, daughter of Frank A. Scheiwe and Tressie Kissack.
Birth31 December 1924Charles E. Schmid was born on 31 December 1924.
Death8 October 1998He died on 8 October 1998 at age 73.