Alan Ohlendorf

M, b. 30 October 1950, d. 12 May 2014
Father*Harold Christian Ohlendorf b. 11 Apr 1918, d. 30 Jun 1977
Mother*Ruth M. Seitz b. 24 Dec 1924, d. 28 Oct 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1950Alan Ohlendorf was born on 30 October 1950 at Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois.
He was the son of Harold Christian Ohlendorf and Ruth M. Seitz.
Marriagecirca 1975Alan Ohlendorf married Anita Waterman circa 1975.
Death12 May 2014Alan Ohlendorf died on 12 May 2014 at age 63 Ohlendorf, Alan 63, of Beecher, passed away Monday, May 12, at his home. Alan was born on October 30, 1950 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Harold and Ruth Ohlendorf. He is survived by his mother, Ruth; brothers, Glen Ohlendorf of Beecher, IL, Lloyd (Paula) Ohlendorf of Fenton, MO, Keith (Erma) Ohlendorf of Harrisburg, PA; a sister, Mari Ohlendorf also of Beecher, IL; many nieces and nephews also survive him. His father, Harold and his wife, Anita preceded him in death. Alan worked for the Flossmoor municipal water division. He was an avid fisherman and sports fan, especially the Chicago White Sox. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 15 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Hack Funeral Home in Beecher. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke United Church of Christ in Beecher. Rev. Tom Ewing will officiate. Cremation rites will follow with inurnment at Skyline Memorial Park.
SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL) - Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

Anita Waterman

F, b. 6 February 1950, d. 28 January 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1975As of circa 1975,her married name was Ohlendorf.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 February 1950Anita Waterman was born on 6 February 1950.
Marriagecirca 1975She married Alan Ohlendorf, son of Harold Christian Ohlendorf and Ruth M. Seitz, circa 1975.
Death28 January 2013Anita Waterman died on 28 January 2013 at age 62 Anita Ohlendorf nee Waterman, 62 of Beecher died January 28 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Anita was born on February 6, 1950 in Chicago Heights, IL the daughter of Frank and Elma Waterman nee Koehn. Surviving her is her loving husband of 38 years Alan Ohlendorf. Also surviving are three brothers Charles (Tina) Waterman of Darien, IL; Richard (Terri) Waterman of Homewood, IL; Matthew (Kim) Waterman of Willowbrook, IL as well as two sisters Wendy (Marty) Stralow of Springfield, IL and Christine (Robert) Eckhart of Boerne, TX. Also surviving Anita is a special cousin Jerry (Barb) Senholtz of Peotone, IL. Many loving nieces and nephews also survived Anita. Her parents precede her in death. Anita served 43 years of dedicated service at Endodontics and Periodontics Associates Limited and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher.
Visitation will be held Friday February 1 from 4-8 p.m. at Hack Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday February 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher. Burial will be in Skyline Memorial Park. Rev. Ron Rock will officiate.

Bessie S. App

F, b. 17 August 1886, d. 15 August 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1925As of before 1925,her married name was Behlke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 August 1886Bessie S. App was born on 17 August 1886.
Marriagebefore 1925She married Harry Ernest Behlke, son of Herman Behlke and Caroline Klemme, before 1925.
Death15 August 1946Bessie S. App died on 15 August 1946 at age 59 Mrs. Bessie Behlke, of 2384 Stevenson, lifetime resident of Hammond, died at 6 p. m. yesterday at St. Margaret hospital. Funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Monday from services, the Snyder chapel in Hammond with the Rev. Kenneth McQuere officiating. Burial will be in Hammond Elmwood cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, Esther; two sons, Ham and Dale; a brother, Ed App, and five grandchildren. All survivors are from Hammond.

Child of Bessie S. App and Harry Ernest Behlke

Wilbur C. Klemme

M, b. 23 June 1906, d. 17 August 1990
Father*Carl Klemme b. 23 Feb 1876, d. 28 May 1937
Mother*Emma Wilkening b. 22 Jan 1875, d. 9 Dec 1916
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 June 1906Wilbur C. Klemme was born on 23 June 1906 at Lake, Indiana.
He was the son of Carl Klemme and Emma Wilkening.
Marriage1951Wilbur C. Klemme married Sylvia Mae Drawns in 1951.
Death17 August 1990Wilbur C. Klemme died on 17 August 1990 at Lake, Indiana, at age 84.

Sylvia Mae Drawns

F, b. 4 June 1910, d. 9 July 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1951As of 1951,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 June 1910Sylvia Mae Drawns was born on 4 June 1910 at Illinois.
Marriage1951She married Wilbur C. Klemme, son of Carl Klemme and Emma Wilkening, in 1951.
Death9 July 1989Sylvia Mae Drawns died on 9 July 1989 at Illinois at age 79.

Donald Wilhelm Klemme

M, b. 22 June 1908, d. 14 April 1955
Father*Carl Klemme b. 23 Feb 1876, d. 28 May 1937
Mother*Emma Wilkening b. 22 Jan 1875, d. 9 Dec 1916
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1908Donald Wilhelm Klemme was born on 22 June 1908 at Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Carl Klemme and Emma Wilkening.
Marriage9 November 1940Donald Wilhelm Klemme married Julia Fay Garver on 9 November 1940.
Death14 April 1955Donald Wilhelm Klemme died on 14 April 1955 at Michigan at age 46 Donald Klemme obituary.
Battle Creek Enquirer (Battle Creek, Michigan) 14 Apr 1955 - Donald Klemme obituary
DateLocationDescription
1940In 1940 Highest Grade Completed     Elementary school, 6th grade.

Julia Fay Garver

F, b. 27 July 1924, d. 15 June 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 November 1940As of 9 November 1940,her married name was Klemme.
Married Name1956As of 1956,her married name was Williams.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 July 1924Julia Fay Garver was born on 27 July 1924 at Indiana.
Marriage9 November 1940She married Donald Wilhelm Klemme, son of Carl Klemme and Emma Wilkening, on 9 November 1940.
Marriage1956Julia Fay Garver married Jesse Williams in 1956.
Death15 June 1967Julia Fay Garver died on 15 June 1967 at Michigan at age 42.

Jesse Williams

M, b. 27 April 1920, d. 13 January 1988
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 April 1920Jesse Williams was born on 27 April 1920 at Indiana.
Marriage1956He married Julia Fay Garver in 1956.
Death13 January 1988Jesse Williams died on 13 January 1988 at Indiana at age 67.

Patricia Ann Orris

F, b. 8 April 1944, d. 8 September 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1963As of 1963,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 April 1944Patricia Ann Orris was born on 8 April 1944 at Nebraska.
Death8 September 2013She died on 8 September 2013 at Iowa at age 69.

Jayna Lynn Trotzig

F, b. 21 May 1985, d. 4 December 2003
Jayna Lynn Trotzig
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 May 1985Jayna Lynn Trotzig was born on 21 May 1985 at Iowa.
Death4 December 2003She died on 4 December 2003 at Iowa at age 18 Jayna Lynn Trotzig, 18, of Sioux City died Thursday, December 4, 2003 at a Sioux City hospital of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Funeral services were December 8 at Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City with the Rev. Tom Jacobs officiating.

Honorary pallbearers were Kristin Trotzig, Dane Trotzig, Joe Cody, Tom Cody, Holly Packiam, Abby Michael, Miles Gase, Ryan Gase and Jeff Soole.

Jayna was born May 21, 1985 in Sioux City, the daughter of Joe Lovrien Trotzig and Coyla Jean (Klemme) Trotzig. She grew up in Sioux City graduated from East High School in 2003. In high school she was a member of the East High swim team, the Rhythmettes and the Siouxland Sharks swim club. She was currently attending Iowa State University, working on her business degree. She was a member of the ISU waterski team. She loved being on the go, trying new things and being a risk-taker. She loved fashion and trendy clothes and shopping with her mom. Her hobbies included water skiing, swimming, jet skiing, snow boarding, snow skiing, scuba diving, four wheeler with friends, traveling, spending time with her family at their lake cabin and hunting sea shells in Florida near her grandparents' home. She was employed as a life guard at many of the pools around Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff and Dakota Dunes.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and had attended Morningside Assembly of God Church. Jayna was a free spirit and enjoyed making new friends. In her own special way she was able to touch so many lives in her 18 years; she continues touching lives as she gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Survivors include her parents of Sioux City; a sister, Alison Trotzig of Ames; her grandparents, Dr. Joseph and Sonna Trotzig of Marco Island, FL and Gordon and Shirley Klemme of Akron; her aunts and uncles, Marten and Gail Trotzig of LeMars, Marta and Keith Cody of Eden Prairie, MN, Karen and Rich Gase of Sioux City and Roxanne and Bill Michael of Akron; and her special friend, Jeff Soole of Sioux City.