Kathryn Louise Hempel

F, b. 8 October 1937, d. 12 February 1994
Father*Herman Ernest Hempel b. 7 Apr 1910, d. 8 Oct 1998
Mother*Dorothy Chapman b. 31 Jan 1919, d. 8 Mar 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1955As of 1955,her married name was Schatz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 October 1937Kathryn Louise Hempel was born on 8 October 1937 at Missouri.
She was the daughter of Herman Ernest Hempel and Dorothy Chapman.
Marriage1955Kathryn Louise Hempel married Herbert E. Schatz Sr. in 1955.
Death12 February 1994Kathryn Louise Hempel died on 12 February 1994 at age 56 Kathryn Louise (Hempel) Schatz obituary.
St Louis Post-Dispatch (St Louis, Missouri) 13 Feb 1994 - Kathryn Louise (Hempel) Schatz obituary

Herbert E. Schatz Sr.

M, b. 4 May 1922, d. 18 May 1993
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 May 1922Herbert E. Schatz Sr. was born on 4 May 1922.
Marriage1955He married Kathryn Louise Hempel, daughter of Herman Ernest Hempel and Dorothy Chapman, in 1955.
Death18 May 1993Herbert E. Schatz Sr. died on 18 May 1993 at age 71.

James Edward Chapman

M, b. 24 June 1943, d. 29 August 2001
Father*Edward Alphonso Chapman b. 20 Apr 1908, d. 24 May 1978
Mother*Melinda Johnson b. 25 Jun 1910, d. 4 Dec 1970
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1943James Edward Chapman was born on 24 June 1943 at Kansas City, Missouri.
He was the son of Edward Alphonso Chapman and Melinda Johnson.
Death29 August 2001James Edward Chapman died on 29 August 2001 at age 58.

Nellie Mae Johnson

F, b. 31 July 1926, d. 31 December 1997
Father*Claude Johnson b. 1902, d. Aug 1980
Mother*Anna Brooks Chapman b. 22 Mar 1910, d. 3 Feb 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNellie Mae Johnson married Russell Howard Smith.
Birth31 July 1926Nellie Mae Johnson was born on 31 July 1926 at Versailles, Morgan, Missouri.
She was the daughter of Claude Johnson and Anna Brooks Chapman.
Death31 December 1997Nellie Mae Johnson died on 31 December 1997 at Missouri at age 71.

Russell Howard Smith

M, b. 14 August 1894, d. 5 June 1968
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRussell Howard Smith married Nellie Mae Johnson, daughter of Claude Johnson and Anna Brooks Chapman.
Birth14 August 1894Russell Howard Smith was born on 14 August 1894 at Missouri.
Death5 June 1968He died on 5 June 1968 at Missouri at age 73.

Jimmie Lyvoid Johnson

M, b. 24 November 1934, d. 25 March 1997
Father*Claude Johnson b. 1902, d. Aug 1980
Mother*Anna Brooks Chapman b. 22 Mar 1910, d. 3 Feb 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJimmie Lyvoid Johnson was also known as Jimmy Lavoid.
Name VariationJimmie Lyvoid Johnson was also known as James Lyvoid.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJimmie Lyvoid Johnson married Joann Masters.
Birth24 November 1934Jimmie Lyvoid Johnson was born on 24 November 1934 at Versailles, Morgan, Missouri.
He was the son of Claude Johnson and Anna Brooks Chapman.
Death25 March 1997Jimmie Lyvoid Johnson died on 25 March 1997 at Independence, Jackson, Missouri, at age 62 Jimmie L Johnson obituary.
The Star-Herald (Belton, Missouri) 03 Apr 1997 - Jimmie L Johnson obituary

Billy Don Johnson

M, b. 5 March 1936, d. 24 August 1964
Father*Claude Johnson b. 1902, d. Aug 1980
Mother*Anna Brooks Chapman b. 22 Mar 1910, d. 3 Feb 1944
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBilly Don Johnson married Shirley Joyce (?)
Birth5 March 1936Billy Don Johnson was born on 5 March 1936 at Versailles, Morgan, Missouri.
He was the son of Claude Johnson and Anna Brooks Chapman.
Death24 August 1964Billy Don Johnson died on 24 August 1964 at Kansas City, Clay, Missouri, at age 28.

Shirley Joyce (?)

F, b. 11 October 1933, d. 9 June 2005
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageShirley Joyce (?) married Billy Don Johnson, son of Claude Johnson and Anna Brooks Chapman.
Birth11 October 1933Shirley Joyce (?) was born on 11 October 1933.
Death9 June 2005She died on 9 June 2005 at age 71.

Raymond Lee Martin

M, b. 7 November 1923, d. 26 November 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1923Raymond Lee Martin was born on 7 November 1923 at Parkville, Platte, Missouri.
Death26 November 2002He died on 26 November 2002 at Missouri at age 79 Raymond Lee Martin obituary.
The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri) 30 Nov 2002 - Raymond Lee Martin obituary

Joann Masters

F, b. 8 October 1936, d. 1 March 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoann Masters married Jimmie Lyvoid Johnson, son of Claude Johnson and Anna Brooks Chapman.
Birth8 October 1936Joann Masters was born on 8 October 1936 at Missouri.
Death1 March 1978She died on 1 March 1978 at Missouri at age 41.

Angela Emilia (?)

F, b. 7 September 1926, d. 5 September 2017
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAngela Emilia (?) was also known as Angelia.
Married Namebefore 1950As of before 1950,her married name was Chapman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 September 1926Angela Emilia (?) was born on 7 September 1926 at Italy.
Marriagebefore 1950She married Chancy Richard Chapman, son of Charles Albert Chapman and Lily May Turpin, before 1950.
Death5 September 2017Angela Emilia (?) died on 5 September 2017 at age 90.

James Edward Starling

M, b. 10 September 1926, d. 29 March 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1926James Edward Starling was born on 10 September 1926 at Texas.
Death29 March 1976He died on 29 March 1976 at Riverside, California, at age 49.

Lois Rey

F, b. 21 June 1935, d. 29 April 2025
Lois (Rey) Hankins Chapman
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 July 1970As of 9 July 1970,her married name was Chapman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 June 1935Lois Rey was born on 21 June 1935 at Kansas.
Marriage9 July 1970She married Ronald Eugene Chapman, son of William Jennings Bryan Chapman and Verda Edna Thompson, on 9 July 1970.
Death29 April 2025Lois Rey died on 29 April 2025 at age 89 Lois (Rey) Hankins Chapman, 89-year-old Vinita resident, passed away April 29, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1935, in Rago, Kansas to Jesus Laura Rey and Elvira (Mendoza) Rey.

Lois was married to Richard Lee Hankins until his unexpected death in 1966. Later, she met and married Ronald Eugene Chapman on July 9, 1970, and the two celebrated over 54 years of marriage together.

Lois worked for Eastern State Hospital for nineteen years. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly. They were the apples of her eye, and she loved attending their sporting activities. She always put family first and enjoyed spending time with her family taking trips, going to the rodeo, and putting puzzles together. Lois also enjoyed fishing, camping, singing, and dancing. In addition, Lois could make a bonfire like you have never seen before.

An amazing cook, she loved to feed her family and others. She had deep faith and loved going to church, ensuring that her children attended with her. She was full of joy and always had a smile on her face.

Lois is survived by her husband, Ronald, of the home; children, Carol Jean Hankins, Steven Glen Hankins, Gregory Neil Hankins, Marilyn Wyona (Hankins) Watts, Breanda Charlene Hankins Armijo, Janelle Hankins, and Tommy Hankins; thirteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Ronald Hankins; son, Ronald Rea Hankins; brothers, Ray Rey, Jim Rey, and Jay Rey; and sisters, Eva (Rey) Hazen and Letha (Rey) Frye.

The family will receive friends Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, May 5, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Justin Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Vinita with Jonathan Cathey, Thomas Hankins, Chris Annis, Emilio Armijo, Robert Hutchens, and Victor Strena serving as casket bearers.

George McClelland Waddell

M, b. 18 December 1919, d. 14 December 1944
Father*Joseph Honest Waddell b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 21 Jan 1955
Mother*Nannie Chapman b. c 1901, d. a 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 December 1919George McClelland Waddell was born on 18 December 1919 at Morgan, Missouri.
He was the son of Joseph Honest Waddell and Nannie Chapman.
Death14 December 1944George McClelland Waddell died on 14 December 1944 at Philippines at age 24 Palawan Massacre
During World War II, in order to prevent the rescue of prisoners of war by the advancing allies, on 14 December 1944, the Japanese herded the remaining 150 POWs at Puerto Princesa into three covered trenches which were then set on fire using barrels of gasoline. As prisoners tried to escape the flames they were shot down. Some escaped by going over a cliff that ran along one side of the trenches, but were later hunted down and killed. Only 11 men escaped the slaughter and between 133 and 141 were killed. The site of the massacre can still be visited. The massacre is the premise of the recently published book "Last Man Out: Glenn McDole, USMC, Survivor of the Palawan Massacre in World War II" by Bob Wilbanks, and the opening scenes of the 2005 Miramax movie, "The Great Raid".

William Stewart Waddell

M, b. 30 January 1922, d. 17 May 2007
Father*Joseph Honest Waddell b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 21 Jan 1955
Mother*Nannie Chapman b. c 1901, d. a 1950
William Stewart Waddell, age 18
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 January 1922William Stewart Waddell was born on 30 January 1922 at Versailles, Morgan, Missouri.
He was the son of Joseph Honest Waddell and Nannie Chapman.
Marriage4 September 1943William Stewart Waddell married Avis Bellamy on 4 September 1943.
Death17 May 2007William Stewart Waddell died on 17 May 2007 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, at age 85 William "Bill" S. Waddell, Sr., age 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007, at Truman Medical Center Lakewood in Kansas City, Missouri. Bill was born January 30, 1922, in Versailles, the son of Joseph Honest and Nannie Chapman Waddell. He lived in, and attended schools in Versailles, graduating from high school in 1938. On September 4, 1943, he married Avis Bellamy who survives of the home.
Bill was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving with the 308th Bomb Group of the 14th Air Force in China. He was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. During the Korean War he was on active duty for two years at Shepard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. After World War II, he enrolled at the University of Missouri in Columbia, graduating in July 1948.
He was employed September 16, 1948, by Continental Oil Company, now Conoco-Phillips, and remained employed by Conoco until he retired May 31, 1984. During those almost 36 years, Bill and his family lived in several interesting and exciting places, making life-long friends in each. Bill was a member of the Lee's Summit Rotary Club for many years, the VFW Post #8640 in Raytown, was an Alumni of UMMC, and served as volunteer at Truman Medical Center Lakewood for several years. He was an Elder and member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Independence.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by one son, William S. Waddell, Jr., and his wife Linda of Rochester, New York; one daughter, Suzi Waddell Layden and husband John of Lake Ozark, Missouri; a younger brother, John Waddell of Kansas City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Simah and Ethan Waddell and Jay Layden; and many nephews, nieces and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, George, who was killed in a Japanese prison camp during World War II.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Independence, 1400 W. Sheley Road 64052. A second funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be held in the Versailles Cemetery.

Avis Bellamy

F, b. 11 August 1924, d. 7 February 2015
E Avis (Bellamy) Waddell
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAvis Bellamy was also known as E. Avis.
Name VariationAvis Bellamy was also known as Edward Avis.
Married Name4 September 1943As of 4 September 1943,her married name was Waddell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 August 1924Avis Bellamy was born on 11 August 1924 at Morgan, Missouri.
Marriage4 September 1943She married William Stewart Waddell, son of Joseph Honest Waddell and Nannie Chapman, on 4 September 1943.
Death7 February 2015Avis Bellamy died on 7 February 2015 at Camden, Missouri, at age 90 Avis Bellamy Waddell, died February 7, 2015.

Avis was born August 11, 1924, daughter of Elias T. Bellamy and Anna Frisk Bellamy. She was married September 4, 1943, to William S. Waddell. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2007. She is survived by a son, William Waddell, Jr. and his wife Linda Rubel; a daughter, Suzi Waddell Layden and her husband John Layden; grandchildren Simah Waddell, Ethan Waddell, and Jay Layden; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Albert Bellamy, and nine sisters: Bessie Comer, Edna Lees, Mary Day, Helen Hopkins, Elsie Rumans, Stella Going, Jean Joiner, Ethel Buckle, and Laura Bell.

Burial at the Versailles Cemetery.

John D. Waddell

M, b. 22 September 1926, d. 19 August 2007
Father*Joseph Honest Waddell b. 14 Jun 1895, d. 21 Jan 1955
Mother*Nannie Chapman b. c 1901, d. a 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1926John D. Waddell was born on 22 September 1926 at Morgan, Missouri.
He was the son of Joseph Honest Waddell and Nannie Chapman.
Marriagebefore 1950John D. Waddell married Helen Jean Blanks before 1950.
Divorcebefore 1959John D. Waddell and Helen Jean Blanks were divorced before 1959.
Death19 August 2007John D. Waddell died on 19 August 2007 at Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, at age 80 John D. Waddell, 80, of Kansas City, died Sunday, August 19, 2007, at a care center in Liberty. He is survived by three children, John David (Tina) Waddell, Gravois Mills, Mary K. Roberts, Wichita and George (Martha) Waddell, Liberty; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside services, with military honors, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wed., August 22, in the West Lawn Add. of Versailles Cemetery. Friends will be received from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wed. at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Versailles.

Helen Jean Blanks

F, b. 22 August 1931, d. 21 May 2016
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1950As of before 1950,her married name was Waddell.
Married Name17 January 1959As of 17 January 1959,her married name was Cook.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1931Helen Jean Blanks was born on 22 August 1931 at Missouri.
Marriagebefore 1950She married John D. Waddell, son of Joseph Honest Waddell and Nannie Chapman, before 1950.
Divorcebefore 1959Helen Jean Blanks and John D. Waddell were divorced before 1959.
Marriage17 January 1959Helen Jean Blanks married Marion Murrell Cook on 17 January 1959 at Missouri.
Death21 May 2016Helen Jean Blanks died on 21 May 2016 at Morgan, Missouri, at age 84 “Grandma Cookie” Cook, age 84, of Stover, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, surrounded by love at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. She was born August 22, 1931, the daughter of the late Roy and Edna (Cooper) Blanks.

She was united in marriage to Marion Cook, who preceded her in death.

Helen was employed at Chesebrough Ponds in Jefferson City for many years until her retirement.

She enjoyed spending time fishing and walking six miles daily for many years. Helen was also an avid gardener. She was a proud recipient of the yard of the month award many times while living in Versailles.

Helen is survived by many family, friends and loving staff members at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25th, at the Cable Ridge Cemetery near Edwards, Missouri in Camden County.

Marion Murrell Cook

M, b. 22 July 1931, d. 5 April 1998
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1931Marion Murrell Cook was born on 22 July 1931.
Marriage17 January 1959He married Helen Jean Blanks on 17 January 1959 at Missouri.
Death5 April 1998Marion Murrell Cook died on 5 April 1998 at age 66.

James E. Sandstrom

M
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James E Sandstrom 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage4 September 1965James E. Sandstrom married Judith Ann Snell, daughter of Fred Albert Snell and Edna Pauline Heldt, on 4 September 1965 at Crown Point, Indiana, Judith Ann (Snell) and James E Sandstrom wedding announcement.
The Times (Hammond, Indiana) 26 Sep 1965 - Judith Ann (Snell) and James E Sandstrom
The Times (Hammond, Indiana) 26 Sep 1965 - Judith Ann Snell and James E Sandstrom wedding announcement

Trent Allen Hanner

M, b. 22 April 1984, d. 21 March 2025
Trent Allen Hanner
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 April 1984Trent Allen Hanner was born on 22 April 1984.
Death21 March 2025He died on 21 March 2025 at age 40 Trent Hanner of Beresford, South Dakota, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was 40 years young.

Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Steven Broers from St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars will officiate.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. There will be a procession leaving the funeral home at 2:45 p.m. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.

Trent was born April 22, 1984 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Bobbi Hanner and Robin Klemme. He grew up in the Le Mars area and graduated from Le Mars Community with the class of 2002. As a child, he participated in various youth sports, including t-ball and basketball. He had a very special bond with his maternal grandparents and enjoyed time with his mom and her college friends. During high school, he developed a passion for three things: wrestling, cars, and his forever love, Virginia Mott.

After graduation, Trent attended Northwest Iowa Community College and obtained a degree in auto mechanics. After trying various jobs, he discovered his niche was in IT. He worked at Ho-Chunk for 12 years, working his way up to an IT Manager before leaving for his current position as Director of IT & Security at Five Star Call Centers.

Trent and Virginia married on October 6, 2007. They had made their home in Oyens, IA for a majority of their marriage, before moving to their current residence of Beresford, SD in 2021.

Throughout the years, they accumulated numerous cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, and even once a pet rat, but the greatest blessing they shared were their two sons, Riley Allen (16) and Raiden Lee (14). As a family, they spent their summers hopping from campground to campground, as Trent perfected his grilling and smoking skills. If you were ever lucky enough to be treated to his barbecued smoked ribs, you’re probably still raving about them.

Trent enjoyed tinkering in the garage and working on car projects, and excitement would often cause him to start one project before finishing the last. He’d tell anyone that asked (and even those that didn’t!) all about his ‘68 Chevy Camaro. His dad taught him to bowhunt and snow ski, and together they spent a lot of time on the quest for deer. He introduced both his boys to wrestling at a young age, and was a volunteer coach through the Le Mars Wrestling Club for many years. At 37, he finally fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a professional wrestler, earning himself the stage name, “The Hammer”. What started as new friends, quickly became a wrestling family Trent was extremely proud to be welcomed into.

Left behind to carry on his story are his wife of 17 years, Virginia Hanner and their sons, Riley and Raiden, parents Bobbi and Chris Presnall and Robin and Rhonda Klemme, mother-in-law Karla Mott, brothers Jacob (Sarah) Lehmann, Ryan (Rachel) Lehmann, and Jorden Presnall, brother-in-law David (Ana) Mott, step-grandparents Mary Hanner and Craig and Cathy Presnall, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law LaDon Mott, maternal grandparents Bea Lilly and Robert Hanner, paternal grandparents Lowell and Vivian Klemme, and Step-grandparents Frank Lilly and Dick and Cheryl Allen.

Dorothy Mae Tipton

F, b. 1 September 1924, d. 12 July 1983
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heiss.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Mae Tipton married William Albert Heiss, son of Wilbur F. Heiss and Lydia M. Bubs.
Birth1 September 1924Dorothy Mae Tipton was born on 1 September 1924.
Death12 July 1983She died on 12 July 1983 at age 58.

Peggy June Mayfield

F, b. 3 June 1934, d. 7 August 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heiss.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeggy June Mayfield married Eugene Wilbur Heiss, son of Wilbur F. Heiss and Lydia M. Bubs.
Birth3 June 1934Peggy June Mayfield was born on 3 June 1934.
Death7 August 2008She died on 7 August 2008 at age 74.

William Heeren

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Heeren married Anna Johnsen.

Children of William Heeren and Anna Johnsen

Anna Johnsen

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heeren.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Johnsen married William Heeren.

Children of Anna Johnsen and William Heeren

Harm Friederich Heeren

M, b. 19 July 1896, d. 11 April 1965
Father*William Heeren
Mother*Anna Johnsen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 July 1896Harm Friederich Heeren was born on 19 July 1896.
He was the son of William Heeren and Anna Johnsen.
Marriage19 December 1947Harm Friederich Heeren married Dagmar Jensen on 19 December 1947.
Death11 April 1965Harm Friederich Heeren died on 11 April 1965 at age 68 Note: His first wife's maiden name was Peters. They were married in 1917. His 2nd wife Dagmar was actually married using her 1st married name Frahm. She was a widow. They were married in Orange City.

Life's End

HARM F. HEEREN OF RURAL LE MARS DIES AT HOSPITAL

Funeral services for Harm F. Heeren, 68, rural Le Mars, retired farmer who died Saturday at Sacred Heart hospital, Le Mars, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Christ Lutheran church in Grant township near here.

Rev. D. D. Meuller will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery under ditection of the Mauer funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Heeren was born July 19, 1896, near Le Mars. He married Dagmar Jensen on Dec, 19, 1946 (actually 1947), at Orange City. His parents were the late Mina (actually Anna) Johnson Heeren and William H. Heeren.

Survivors are the widow; two sons. Harlan of rural Le Mars and Wallace of rural Kingsley; two daughters, Mrs. Marvin Hitzemann of Akron and Ramona Heeren, at home; a step-son, John Frahm of Le Mars; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Baach of Howard, S.D; and Mrs. William Gorath of Canova, S.D; and two brothers, Herman and Albert both of rural Le Mars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Emma, in 1938; two brothers, John and William; and two sisters, Katherine Wilken and Minnie Onken.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran church, Grant township.

Lemars Daily Sentinel
April 12, 1965
Le Mars, Iowa.

Dagmar Jensen

F, b. 22 March 1911, d. 2 February 1986
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1934As of before 1934,her married name was Frahm.
Married Name19 December 1947As of 19 December 1947,her married name was Heeren.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 March 1911Dagmar Jensen was born on 22 March 1911.
Marriagebefore 1934She married Gustave Frahm before 1934.
Marriage19 December 1947Dagmar Jensen married Harm Friederich Heeren, son of William Heeren and Anna Johnsen, on 19 December 1947.
Death2 February 1986Dagmar Jensen died on 2 February 1986 at age 74 Dagmar Heeren, 74, of Herman, Neb., former longtime Grant township resident, died unexpectedly Sunday (Feb. 2, 1986) at Clarkson hospital, Omaha.

Services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at First Lutheran church in Blair, Nebraska. The Rev. Carl F. Schattaurer officiated. Burial was in the Herman cemetery under the direction of the Campbell funeral home in Blair.

The former Dagmar Jensen, she was born March 22, 1911, at Herman to Hans and Sidsel Rasmussen Jensen. She was preceded in death in 1943 by her first husband, Gustave Frahm. She married Harm F. Heeren, Dec. 19, 1947 at Orange City. The couple farmed in Grant township He died in 1965.

Survivors include her son, John Frahm, Herman, Neb; two daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Hitzemann of Akron and Mrs. David (Ramona) Ludwigs of Le Mars; two granddaughters, Sheila and Brenda Ludwigs; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Kuhr of Blair.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, February 6, 1986
Akron, Iowa.

Child of Dagmar Jensen and Gustave Frahm

Gustave Frahm

M, b. 28 June 1904, d. 11 November 1943
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1904Gustave Frahm was born on 28 June 1904.
Marriagebefore 1934He married Dagmar Jensen before 1934.
Death11 November 1943Gustave Frahm died on 11 November 1943 at age 39.

Child of Gustave Frahm and Dagmar Jensen

Marvin Earl Hitzemann

M, b. 2 April 1932, d. 2 May 2018
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 April 1932Marvin Earl Hitzemann was born on 2 April 1932.
Death2 May 2018He died on 2 May 2018 at age 86 Marvin Earl Hitzemann, 86, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Akron Care Center in Akron.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Pastor Susan Juilfs will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. There will be prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron.

Marvin Earl Hitzemann was born April 2, 1932 in Akron, Iowa, the son of Henry and Helen ‘Matie’ (Von Hagel) Hitzemann. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. He attended country school near Akron and then the 9th grade in Akron until going to work on farm.

He enlisted in the United States Army on March 12, 1953. Following his basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas, he went to Schiller Park, IL. While in Illinois, he served in the anti aircraft gun battery was also a cook. He was honorably discharged on March 11, 1955.

He was united in marriage to Helen Marie Frahm on June 8, 1955 at Christ Lutheran Church – Grant Township, rural Le Mars, Iowa. Marvin then farmed for a few years NE of Akron, worked for farmers, drove truck, and drove school bus. He worked for Northern Propane Gas Company for 9 ½ years until going to work Plymouth County Secondary Road Department. He worked fulltime for the county for 23 years and then several years part time after his retirement.

He was lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron where he served on church council, ushered, and sang in the Senior Choir for many years. He was an over 60 year member of the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 in Akron. He served on the Akron Fire Department and Akron Ambulance for many years. In the 50’s and 60’s, he pitched many softball games for Chatsworth and Akron. He enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, and golfing. He played pinochle with friends at the Akron Senior Center for many years. He also enjoyed traveling and especially the trip to Hawaii with close friends, Vernon and Leanna Jurgensen in December of 1981. He watched a lot of TV in his later years. He enjoyed being with his family and friends and was a very caring and loving person.

Survivors include his wife of over 62 years, Helen of Akron; a brother: Arden (Katie) Hitzemann of Canton, SD; a brother in law: Lester Meske of Clear Lake, IA; two sisters in law: Marilyn Hitzemann of Akron and Ramona (David) Ludwigs of Le Mars, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Arnold, Robert (Dorothy), and George; two sisters: Helen Meske and Esther (Donald) Neunaber; a brother in law: John Frahm; and a niece, Brenda Sjovall.

Rexwinkel Funeral Home
Akron, Iowa.

John Edward Frahm

M, b. 29 December 1934, d. 24 September 2017
Father*Gustave Frahm b. 28 Jun 1904, d. 11 Nov 1943
Mother*Dagmar Jensen b. 22 Mar 1911, d. 2 Feb 1986
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 December 1934John Edward Frahm was born on 29 December 1934 at Nebraska.
He was the son of Gustave Frahm and Dagmar Jensen.
Death24 September 2017John Edward Frahm died on 24 September 2017 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 82 John E. Frahm, 82, of Herman, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars.

Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the Jackson-Peck American Legion Hall in Herman. Rev. Scott Frederickson, PhD., will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at the Herman Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, at the Legion Hall.

John Edward Frahm was born on December 29, 1934, in Herman, the son of Gustave and Dagmar (Jensen) Frahm. Johnny was baptized at the Herman Methodist Church on April 25, 1943. He started elementary school in Herman.

His father passed away when Johnny was nine years old. In November 1946, he and his sister Helen moved with their mother to Le Mars, Iowa, where Dagmar married Harm Heeren of rural Le Mars. Johnny was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church near Le Mars. He completed his education at Grant #7 country school near their home.

Johnny enlisted in the United States Army on October 12, 1955. He proudly served at Fort Polk, Louisiana, in the mechanics division. He earned an honorable discharge on October 11, 1957.

In 1960, Johnny returned to Nebraska. Throughout the years he worked as a farmhand, carpenter, painter, and with salvage metal. Everyone was amazed how much scrap Johnny could get on his truck.

He was a member of Jackson-Peck American Legion Post #274 in Herman. Johnny enjoyed Allis Chalmers tractors and historic cars. Johnny enjoyed living life and was pleased with his routine as he traveled his daily route collecting metal. He had a strong spirit and was known for doing things his way. His favorite saying was “We’ll have to see what happens.” In July of this year Johnny moved to Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars to be closer to his sisters.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Helen Hitzemann and her husband Marvin of Akron, Iowa, and Ramona Ludwigs and her husband David of Le Mars; a niece, Sheila Ludwigs of Le Mars; a nephew, Jeremy Sjovall and his daughter Cassidy of Burbank, South Dakota; and many cousins and friends.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Brenda Sjovall.

Royal Bernard Kleiman

M, b. 21 November 1906, d. January 1970
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 November 1906Royal Bernard Kleiman was born on 21 November 1906 at Iowa.
Marriage1929He married Georgia Darnell Heldt, daughter of Emil Wilhelm Carl Heinrich Friedrich Heldt and Emma Schroeder, in 1929.
DeathJanuary 1970Royal Bernard Kleiman died in January 1970 at age 63.

Gertrude Leetta Moulton

F, b. 6 August 1914, d. 13 December 1992
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1933As of 1933,her married name was Heldt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1914Gertrude Leetta Moulton was born on 6 August 1914.
Marriage1933She married Louis John Heldt, son of Emil Wilhelm Carl Heinrich Friedrich Heldt and Emma Schroeder, in 1933.
Death13 December 1992Gertrude Leetta Moulton died on 13 December 1992 at age 78.

Robert Ernst Heldt

M, b. 21 November 1884, d. 29 May 1958
Father*Ernest Johann Frederick Heldt b. 20 Jan 1841, d. 7 Apr 1916
Mother*Lisette Staeth b. 8 Jan 1842, d. 9 Feb 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 November 1884Robert Ernst Heldt was born on 21 November 1884 at Beecher, Will, Illinois.
He was the son of Ernest Johann Frederick Heldt and Lisette Staeth.
MarriageOctober 1907Robert Ernst Heldt married Louise Sophia Wolkow in October 1907 Louise Sophia Wolkow and Robert E Heldt marriage announcement.
Joliet Evening Herald (Joliet, Illinois) 27 Oct 1907 - Louise Sophia Wolkow and Robert E Heldt marriage announcement
Death29 May 1958Robert Ernst Heldt died on 29 May 1958 at age 73.

Louise Sophia Wolkow

F, b. 2 February 1890, d. 13 March 1969
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1907As of 1907,her married name was Heldt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1890Louise Sophia Wolkow was born on 2 February 1890 at Will, Illinois.
MarriageOctober 1907She married Robert Ernst Heldt, son of Ernest Johann Frederick Heldt and Lisette Staeth, in October 1907 Louise Sophia Wolkow and Robert E Heldt marriage announcement.
Joliet Evening Herald (Joliet, Illinois) 27 Oct 1907 - Louise Sophia Wolkow and Robert E Heldt marriage announcement
Death13 March 1969Louise Sophia Wolkow died on 13 March 1969 at Will, Illinois, at age 79.