Bertha Louise Brendemuhl1,2

F, b. April 20, 1892, d. October 16, 1956
     Bertha Louise Brendemuhl was buried at Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, 895 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.3 She was born on April 20, 1892 at Illinois.2,3 As of circa 1914,her married name was Jacobs.4 She married Benjamin Robert "Ben" Jacobs, son of Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs and Frances Louisa Duree, circa 1914.4 Bertha Louise Brendemuhl died on October 16, 1956 at San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 64.2,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 9, District 190, Camp Lewis, Pierce Co., Washington1
1930Dwelling 105, District 5, Militia District 1104, Chattahoochee Co., Georgia4

Family

Benjamin Robert "Ben" Jacobs b. June 15, 1894, d. June 2, 1986
Marriage*Bertha Louise Brendemuhl married Benjamin Robert "Ben" Jacobs, son of Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs and Frances Louisa Duree, circa 1914.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S1211] Barry Lewis (e-mail address), Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1971] Temple Daily Telegram, From the Dorothy Jacobs Byrne obituary in the Jan 11, 2010 edition.

Robert V. Jacobs1,2,3,4

M, b. January 10, 1919, d. July 24, 1965
FatherBenjamin Robert "Ben" Jacobs1,2 b. June 15, 1894, d. June 2, 1986
MotherBertha Louise Brendemuhl1,2 b. April 20, 1892, d. October 16, 1956
     Robert V. Jacobs was buried at Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, 895 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.4 He was born on January 10, 1919 at Washington.3,4 He died on July 24, 1965 at San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 46.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 9, District 190, Camp Lewis, Pierce Co., Washington1
1930Dwelling 105, District 5, Militia District 1104, Chattahoochee Co., Georgia2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S1211] Barry Lewis (e-mail address), Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

Dorothy May Jacobs1,2,3,4

F, b. June 15, 1923, d. January 8, 2010
FatherBenjamin Robert "Ben" Jacobs1,2 b. June 15, 1894, d. June 2, 1986
MotherBertha Louise Brendemuhl1,2 b. April 20, 1892, d. October 16, 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 252-32-7812.5 Dorothy May Jacobs was buried at Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., Texas.2 She was born on June 15, 1923 at Manila, Philippines.5,2 As of June 11, 1955,her married name was Byrne.2 She married Charles Edmund Byrne Jr. on June 11, 1955 at Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.2,4 Dorothy May Jacobs died on January 8, 2010 at Temple, Bell Co., Texas, at age 86.5,2 She Services for Dorothy Jacobs Byrne, 86, of Temple will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dana Wilhelmsen officiating. Burial will follow in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple. Mrs. Byrne died Friday, Jan. 8, in a Temple hospital. She was born on June 15, 1923, to Lt. Ben R. and Bertha Jacobs in Manila, Philippines. She grew up in many places around the world and attended seven different high schools. She later graduated from Brenau College in Georgia in 1944. She worked in social work in South Dakota before moving to Germany. On June 11, 1955, she married Charles E. Byrne Jr. at Peace Lutheran Church in Arroyo Grande, Calif. They lived in the oilfields of West Texas. In 1976, they moved to Cairo, Egypt, where she managed the Ma’adi Messenger newspaper. She was an active substitute teacher. They retired to Temple in 1984. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Central Texas Area Museum in Salado. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include two sons, Rob Byrne of Allen and Thomas Byrne of Texas; three daughters, Patti Crawford of Austin, Teri Bielefeldt of Grapevine and Jenni Byrne of Temple; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 2109 W. Ave. H, Temple, 76504; the Ronald McDonald House, 2415 S. 47th St., Temple, 76504; or the Salvation Army, 2604 W. Ave. M, Temple, 76504. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple. on January 11, 2010.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 105, District 5, Militia District 1104, Chattahoochee Co., Georgia1

Family

Charles Edmund Byrne Jr. b. April 7, 1918, d. December 8, 1997
Marriage*Dorothy May Jacobs married Charles Edmund Byrne Jr. on June 11, 1955 at Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.2,4 
Children
  • Patricia Louise "Patti" Byrne2,3
  • Teresa Kathleen "Teri" Byrne2,3,4
  • Jennette Susan "Jenni" Byrne2,3,4
  • Charles Robert "Rob" Byrne2,3,4
  • Thomas Mandall Byrne2,3,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1971] Temple Daily Telegram, From the Dorothy Jacobs Byrne obituary in the Jan 11, 2010 edition.
  3. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  4. [S6340] Austin American-Statesman, From the Charles E. Byrne, Jr. obituary in the Dec 9, 1997 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lillie M. Harris1,2

F, b. April 28, 1885, d. May 18, 1965
     Lillie M. Harris was buried at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, Monterey Co., California.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 553-01-9130.4 She was born on April 28, 1885 at Paris, Monroe Co., Missouri.1,4,2 As of circa 1902,her married name was Jacobs.5 She married John Anderson Jacobs, son of Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs and Frances Louisa Duree, circa 1902.5,1 Lillie M. Harris died on May 18, 1965 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 80.2,1 She Mrs. Lillie N. Jacobs, 80, resident of Salinas for 33 years, died Tuesday in a local hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Paris, Mo., and had resided at 1476 Watsonville Rd. Her husband, John A. Jacobs, died in 1940. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Crawford and Mrs. Edma Matlock of Salinas; a granddaughter, Darlene Pitchford, also of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Steland, Brookfield, Mo., and Mrs. Della Boyd, Paris; a brother, Dee Harris, also of Paris, and a nephew, George Pallisier, Vallejo. Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m. in Struve and Laportes Chapel. Interment will be in the family plot, Garden of Memories. on May 19, 1965.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 34, District 202, Colgate Township, Phillips Co., Montana5
1920Dwelling 89, District 158, School District 36, Phillips Co., Montana6
1930Dwelling 401, District 55, Christy, Maricopa Co., Arizona7
1940Dwelling 136, District 27-1, Salinas, Monterey Co., California8

Occupation

1940Lettuce trimmer8

Family

John Anderson Jacobs b. September 15, 1882, d. May 12, 1940
Marriage*Lillie M. Harris married John Anderson Jacobs, son of Thomas M. "Tom" Jacobs and Frances Louisa Duree, circa 1902.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3526] Californian, The, From the Lillie N. Jacobs obituary in the May 19, 1965 edition.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S4408] Garden of Memories Memorial Park, Monterey Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10897] Salinas Morning Post, From the John A. Jacobs obituary in the May 15, 1940 edition.

Ruth Thelma Jacobs1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 19, 1904, d. April 9, 1990
FatherJohn Anderson Jacobs1,2,3,4 b. September 15, 1882, d. May 12, 1940
MotherLillie M. Harris1,2,3,4 b. April 28, 1885, d. May 18, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 572-05-5170.6 Ruth Thelma Jacobs was buried at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, Monterey Co., California.7 Her married name was Crawford.3 She married Unknown Crawford.3,4 Ruth Thelma Jacobs was born on September 19, 1904 at Paris, Monroe Co., Missouri.5,6,7 She died on April 9, 1990 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 85.5,6,7 She Ruth T. Crawford of Salinas died Monday at Salinas Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was 85. A native of Paris, Mo., Mrs. Crawford had lived in Salinas for 60 years. She was a homemaker as well as a retired shed worker. She was a member of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Workers Union Local No. 78 of Salinas. Mrs. Crawford is survived by one niece, Darlene Gates of Salinas; one grand-niece; one grand-nephew and one great-grand-niece. Friends may call the Healey Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. on April 11, 1990.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 34, District 202, Colgate Township, Phillips Co., Montana1
1920Dwelling 89, District 158, School District 36, Phillips Co., Montana2

Family

Unknown Crawford
Marriage*Ruth Thelma Jacobs married Unknown Crawford.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S10897] Salinas Morning Post, From the John A. Jacobs obituary in the May 15, 1940 edition.
  4. [S3526] Californian, The, From the Lillie N. Jacobs obituary in the May 19, 1965 edition.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3526] Californian, The, From the Ruth T. Crawford obituary in the Apr 11, 1990 edition.

Edna Grace Jacobs1,2

F, b. August 5, 1906, d. March 2, 1988
FatherJohn Anderson Jacobs1,3,4 b. September 15, 1882, d. May 12, 1940
MotherLillie M. Harris1,3,4 b. April 28, 1885, d. May 18, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 553-01-7715.5 Her married name was Matlock.4 Her married name was Dutro.6 Edna Grace Jacobs married Kenneth Harman Dutro.6 Edna Grace Jacobs married Unknown Matlock.4,2 Edna Grace Jacobs was born on August 5, 1906 at Broadlawn, Steele Co., North Dakota.5,2,7 She died on March 2, 1988 at Salinas, Monterey Co., California, at age 81.2,7 She Edna "Babe" Matlock of Salinas died Wednesday at the Salinas Care Center after six months of failing health. She was 81. Mrs. Matlock, who was a native of Broadlawn, N.D., had lived in Salinas 55 years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Matlock is survived by one daughter, Darlene Gates of Salinas; one sister, Ruth Crawford of Salinas; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Friends may call until 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Healey Mortuary. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the Garden of Memories. on March 3, 1988.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 34, District 202, Colgate Township, Phillips Co., Montana1
1920Dwelling 89, District 158, School District 36, Phillips Co., Montana3

Family 1

Unknown Matlock
Marriage*Edna Grace Jacobs married Unknown Matlock.4,2 

Family 2

Kenneth Harman Dutro b. January 13, 1913, d. September 9, 1998
Marriage*Edna Grace Jacobs married Kenneth Harman Dutro.6 

Family 3

Child
  • Darlene Unknown7

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3526] Californian, The, From the Lillie N. Jacobs obituary in the May 19, 1965 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S10897] Salinas Morning Post, From the John A. Jacobs obituary in the May 15, 1940 edition.
  7. [S3526] Californian, The, From the Edna Matlock obituary in the Mar 3, 1988 edition.

William Brink1,2,3,4

M, b. August 13, 1897, d. February 8, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 479-10-6399.5 William Brink was buried at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.4 He was born on August 13, 1897 at Orange City, Sioux Co., Iowa; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 12, 1897.6,5,1 He married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on August 6, 1924 at Sac City, Sac Co., Iowa.2,3 William Brink died on February 8, 1974 at Glendale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 76.5,4 He GLENDALE - William Brink, 76, who retired as regional sales manager after 37 years with the Maytag Co. of Newton, Iowa, died Thursday in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Brink of 5828 W. Royal Palm Road moved to Arizona in 1963 from Grand Island, Neb., and lived in Glendale the past two years. He was a member of Maryvale Christian Church and a native of Orange City, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. and two brothers and three sisters out of state. Burial will be in Resthaven Park. on February 9, 1974.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska7
1940Dwelling 86, District 40-11A, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska8

Occupation

1930Maytag company manager7
1940Home appliance salesman8

Family

Mary Emily "Emma" Johns b. January 27, 1896, d. August 2, 1980
Marriage*William Brink married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on August 6, 1924 at Sac City, Sac Co., Iowa.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  3. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  4. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the William Brink obituary in the Feb 9, 1974 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1220] Joseph William Johns, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:958163&id=I45297669
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

John David Leonard1,2,3,4

M, b. January 20, 1889, d. November 14, 1965
     John David Leonard was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.4 He married Clara P. Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner.5,6 John David Leonard was born on January 20, 1889 at O'Brien Co., Iowa; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1888.2,3 He died on November 14, 1965 at Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington, at age 76.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 100, District 180, Plum Grove, Pierce Co., Nebraska7
1930Dwelling 126, District 79, Selah, Yakima Co., Washington8
1940Dwelling 251, District 39-104, Mead, Yakima Co., Washington9

Occupation

1920Laborer7
1930Odd job laborer8
1940Institution assistant9

Family

Clara P. Johns b. November 3, 1880, d. January 27, 1984
Marriage*John David Leonard married Clara P. Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner.5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S11213] Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1220] Joseph William Johns, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:958163&id=I45297669
  6. [S2680] Yakima Herald-Republic, From the Clara Leonard obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11214] Keith & Keith Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/yakima-wa/keith-keith-funeral-home/4207, From the Wayne W. Leonard obituary.

Wayne W. Leonard1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 16, 1921, d. November 21, 2013
FatherJohn David Leonard1,2,6,5 b. January 20, 1889, d. November 14, 1965
MotherClara P. Johns1,2,6,5 b. November 3, 1880, d. January 27, 1984
     Wayne W. Leonard was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.3,5 He Wayne W. Leonard was born on June 16, 1921 to John and Clara Leonard in Sioux City, Iowa. He passed away to be with the Lord November 21, 2013. Wayne moved to Yakima with his parents when he was two. After graduation from Yakima H.S., he joined the U. S. Army in 1942. He met LaVon “Bonnie” Shiell, who would become his loving wife for 55 years, while attending the U.S. Army Central Signal Corps Training Center at Camp Crowder, Missouri. After returning from WWII service in Europe the couple married on October 10, 1945 in Neodesha, Kansas. They made Yakima their home in 1945. He worked at various auto parts distributors including Dick Marson Pontiac and Yakima Valley Ford. Wayne was a caring, loving, and thankful man. A wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. Family meant everything to him. He enjoyed family camping and fishing trips. He delighted in teaching his children and grandchildren to fish. Wayne and Bonnie attended countless sporting events involving family and were very involved with their grandchildren. They also enjoyed many years traveling in their motor home and boating at Rimrock Lake. Wayne cherished every moment he spent with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they with him. Outside of family, Wayne treasured obtaining his pilot license. He was a life member of the American Legion Post # 36 and VFW Post # 379. He served numerous leadership positions including American Legion Post #36 Commander, State Chaplin, and was active with 40/8. This led Wayne and Bonnie to many conventions. Wayne was preceded in death by his loving parents and wife. He is survived by his daughter Marchia Engquist and husband Mike of Yakima; son Jerry Leonard and wife Tally of Portland, OR., five grandchildren, Robert Engquist of Yakima; Jason Morgan and wife Christine of Black Diamond, WA; Stachia McCrary of Sumner, WA; Jerry Leonard, Jr. and wife Suzie of Hillsboro, OR; Matthew Leonard of Portland, OR., and eight great-grand children, Mikayla Engquist and Creed McCrary IV; Ryan and Courtney Engquist; Luke and Chloe Leonard; Natalie and Ashlyn Morgan. A private family internment will be held in Tahoma Cemetery at a later date. Memorial remembrance may be made to American Legion Post #36 in Yakima, WA. Our family extends a heart felt thanks to Dad’s great neighbors and friends Don and Marlys Kerr; to Cedar Hills Adult Residential Care, especially Cece, Sue, Sam, Wanda, and Ruth; and to Beth of Memorial Home Care Hospice. We would also like to thank Dad’s physician Gabriel Lascar, MD All provided compassionate and loving care.5 He was born on June 16, 1921 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.3,4,5 He married LaVon Maxine "Bonnie" Shiell on October 10, 1945 at Neodesha, Wilson Co., Kansas.7,5 Wayne W. Leonard died on November 21, 2013 at age 92.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 79, Selah, Yakima Co., Washington2
1940Dwelling 251, District 39-104, Mead, Yakima Co., Washington6

Occupation

1940Orchard laborer6

Family

LaVon Maxine "Bonnie" Shiell b. March 1, 1918, d. May 19, 2001
Marriage*Wayne W. Leonard married LaVon Maxine "Bonnie" Shiell on October 10, 1945 at Neodesha, Wilson Co., Kansas.7,5 
Children
  • Marchia Leonard1,5
  • Dr. Jerry W. Leonard1,5

Citations

  1. [S2680] Yakima Herald-Republic, From the Clara Leonard obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11213] Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S11214] Keith & Keith Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/yakima-wa/keith-keith-funeral-home/4207, From the Wayne W. Leonard obituary.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Leonard-Shiell marriage announcement in the Oct 13, 1945 edition.

Gladys Mae/May Byoure1,2,3

F, b. December 28, 1905, d. May 25, 2001
FatherEmil Richard Byoure1,4,2,3 b. January 20, 1881
MotherClara P. Johns5,6,1,4,2,3 b. November 3, 1880, d. January 27, 1984
     Her Social Security Number was 482-38-8734.7 Gladys Mae/May Byoure was born on December 28, 1905 at Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.7,2,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Charlson.8 She married Oscar J. Charlson circa 1925.6,8 Gladys Mae/May Byoure died on May 25, 2001 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 95.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 157, District 217, Ward 2, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa4
1920Dwelling 100, District 180, Plum Grove, Pierce Co., Nebraska1
1930Dwelling 114, District 8, Forest City, Winnebago Co., Iowa8
1940Dwelling 84, District 95-8, Forest City, Winnebago Co., Iowa9

Family

Oscar J. Charlson b. September 11, 1890, d. 1960
Marriage*Gladys Mae/May Byoure married Oscar J. Charlson circa 1925.6,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1220] Joseph William Johns, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:958163&id=I45297669
  6. [S2680] Yakima Herald-Republic, From the Clara Leonard obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5375] Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940.
  11. [S7175] Globe-Gazette, From the James O. Charlson obituary in the Jan 13, 1982 edition.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the DeLores Ann Durby obituary.
  13. [S11089] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Births 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births, 1856-1940.
  14. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Keith Owen Charlson obituary in the Feb 4, 1984 edition.

Wilbert Maxwell Johns1,2,3

M, b. December 25, 1910, d. June 12, 1927
FatherWilliam Jeff Davis "Willie" Johns1,3,4 b. January 20, 1883, d. June 25, 1953
MotherIdella Constance Finney1,3,4 b. July 23, 1890, d. May 22, 1933
     Wilbert Maxwell Johns was buried at Union Cemetery, Humboldt, Humboldt Co., Iowa.2 He was born on December 25, 1910 at De Soto, Dallas Co., Iowa.1,3 He died on June 12, 1927 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 16; His gravestone has a death year of 1928.3,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 111, District 154, Dakota City, Humboldt Co., Iowa4

Citations

  1. [S5375] Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940.
  2. [S11217] Union Cemetery, Humboldt Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Lillie Mae Hilligas1,2,3

F, b. August 28, 1920, d. March 9, 2009
     Lillie Mae Hilligas was buried at Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 507-16-0047.4 She was born on August 28, 1920 at Hamilton Co., Nebraska.1,2,4,3 As of March 3, 1947,her married name was Johns.2 She married Vernon Charles Johns, son of William Jeff Davis "Willie" Johns and Idella Constance Finney, on March 3, 1947 at Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., Kansas.2,3 Lillie Mae Hilligas died on March 9, 2009 at Stromsburg, Polk Co., Nebraska, at age 88.2,4,3 She Lillie Mae Johns, age 88, of Stromsburg, passed away March 9, 2009 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Willis Pauls officiating. Inurnment will be in the Stromsburg Cemetery. Dubas Funeral Home of Stromsburg and Osceola is in charge of arrangements. Lillie was born August 28, 1920 to Ervin E. and Leonie M (Misner) Hilligas at home in Hamilton County Nebraska. She attended school in Hordville and graduated from Hordville High School. On March 3, 1947 she was united in marriage to Vernon C. Johns in Phillipsburg, Kansas. To this union six children were born. The family lived in Wyoming and Lincoln before moving to Stromsburg. Lillie worked as manager for the Res-Q-Shoppe in Stromsburg for 30 years. She was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary #131 and the Eagles Club. Survivors include her children, Bonnie (Harvey) Sieck of Stromsburg, John (Carol) Johns of LaQuinta, California, Joe (Terrill) Johns of York, Julie (Andy) Young of Santa Rosa, California, Jennifer (Terry) Bloom of Columbus and Jeff (Beth) Johns of Dwight; 22 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Nelson of Grand Island and June Robinson of Fullerton and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Johns; parents Ervin and Leonie Hilligas; one infant daughter; sister Leala Hilligas; two brothers Glen and Lloyd; and two brothers-in-law Al Nelson and Ralph Robinson. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free Church in Stromsburg. on March 11, 2009.3

Family

Vernon Charles Johns b. May 18, 1919, d. June 23, 1970
Marriage*She married Vernon Charles Johns, son of William Jeff Davis "Willie" Johns and Idella Constance Finney, on March 3, 1947 at Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., Kansas.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1220] Joseph William Johns, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:958163&id=I45297669
  2. [S2682] Stromsburg Cemetery, Polk Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=johns&GSfn=vernon&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=28456758&CRid=101502&df=all&
  3. [S2683] York News-Times, From the Lillie Mae Johns obituary in the Mar 11, 2009 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2120] Desert Sun, The, From the John Vernon Johns obituary in the Oct 20, 2017 edition.
  6. [S2683] York News-Times, From the Bonnie Jean Sieck obituary in the Sep 5, 2017 edition.

Glen Irving Furhman1,2,3

M, b. June 4, 1895, d. December 19, 1974
     Glen Irving Furhman was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 1600 N. 15th Street, Fort Dodge, Webster Co., Iowa.4 His Social Security Number was 709-03-0089.3 He was born on June 4, 1895 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.2,3 He married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on March 1, 1913 at Boone Township, Boone Co., Iowa.1 Glen Irving Furhman died on December 19, 1974 at age 79.3

Family

Mary Emily "Emma" Johns b. January 27, 1896, d. August 2, 1980
Marriage*He married Mary Emily "Emma" Johns, daughter of John Johns and Adeline Ruhama "Addie" Conner, on March 1, 1913 at Boone Township, Boone Co., Iowa.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S6050] Oakland Cemetery, Webster Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.

Melvin Lavern "Charles" Furhman1,2

M, b. June 4, 1914
FatherGlen Irving Furhman2 b. June 4, 1895, d. December 19, 1974
MotherMary Emily "Emma" Johns1,2 b. January 27, 1896, d. August 2, 1980
     Melvin Lavern "Charles" Furhman was born on June 4, 1914 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 151, District 11, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska1
1940Dwelling 86, District 40-11A, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Karen Faye Looney1,2

F, b. August 2, 1959, d. April 24, 2006
FatherRucker Price Looney1,3,2 b. June 16, 1938, d. May 4, 1977
MotherElva Juanita "Pucky" Dudding1,3,2 b. May 13, 1938, d. May 16, 1998
     Karen Faye Looney was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 She was born on August 2, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of December 17, 1977,her married name was Pilkerton.2 She married Joseph Leroy Pilkerton on December 17, 1977 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 Karen Faye Looney and Joseph Leroy Pilkerton were divorced on October 14, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 As of November 7, 1981,her married name was Arnold.2 Karen Faye Looney married Robert Winfred "Bobby" Arnold Jr. on November 7, 1981 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3,2 As of May 17, 2003,her married name was Williams.2 Karen Faye Looney married Donald Monroe "Don" Williams on May 17, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 Karen Faye Looney died on April 24, 2006 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 46.1,6 She Karen Faye Looney Williams, 46, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, April 24, 2006. She was born August 2, 1959, the daughter of the late Rucker P. Looney and Elva Dudding Looney. She was preceded in death by a son, Jason Price Arnold. She was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School. Surviving are her husband, Don Williams of Blue Ridge; two sons, Todd Arnold and his wife, Michelle of Roanoke, Robbie Arnold and his wife, Nikki of Blue Ridge; daughter-in-law, Heather Dooley of Montvale; brothers, Mike Looney and wife, Laura of Montvale, Timmy Looney of Montvale, Jeff Looney of Blue Ridge; former husband, Bobby Arnold of Roanoke; stepchildren, Jonathan Williams and wife, Katie of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Corey Williams of Nashville, Tenn., Sandy Hall and husband, Harry of Nashville, Tenn; very special grandchildren, Jaycee "Princess" Arnold, Jason "Bolo" Arnold, Stephanie and her husband, Michael, Khia Hall, Tayler "Tater" Bohon-Holdren; special niece, Heather Looney; nephews, Jamie Looney, Joey Looney, Dustin Sledd; numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday at Glade Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on April 25, 2006.1

Family 1

Joseph Leroy Pilkerton
Marriage*She married Joseph Leroy Pilkerton on December 17, 1977 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 
Divorce* Karen Faye Looney and Joseph Leroy Pilkerton were divorced on October 14, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 

Family 2

Robert Winfred "Bobby" Arnold Jr.
Marriage*Karen Faye Looney married Robert Winfred "Bobby" Arnold Jr. on November 7, 1981 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,3,2 
Children

Family 3

Donald Monroe "Don" Williams
Marriage*Karen Faye Looney married Donald Monroe "Don" Williams on May 17, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Karen Faye Looney William obituary in the Apr 25, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Dudding Looney obituary in the May 18, 1998 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jason Price Arnold obituary in the Aug 19, 2003 edition.

Jason Price Arnold1,2,3,4

M, b. April 24, 1984, d. August 15, 2003
FatherRobert Winfred "Bobby" Arnold Jr.1,5,4
MotherKaren Faye Looney1,5,4 b. August 2, 1959, d. April 24, 2006
     Jason Price Arnold was buried at Glade Creek Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 He married Heather Unknown.1 Jason Price Arnold was born on April 24, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on August 15, 2003 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 19.2,4 He ARNOLD, Jason Price, 19, of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday, August 15, 2003. He was born April 24, 1984, and was a 2002 graduate of Liberty High School. He was an employee of M. L. Leonard and Sons. Surviving are his mother, Karen Williams and stepfather, Donald Williams of Blue Ridge; father, Robert Arnold, Jr. of Blue Ridge; special friend, Rhonda Hurley of Roanoke; two brothers, Todd Lee Arnold of Buchanan and Robert W. Arnold, III of Blue Ridge; paternal grandparents, Mildred and Robert Arnold of Blue Ridge; half sister, Dana Barber of Florida; stepbrothers, Corey Williams of Blue Ridge and Jonathan Williams of Florida; uncles, Jeff Looney of Blue Ridge, Timmy Looney of Montvale, Mike Looney of Montvale, Darrell Arnold of Roanoke and their wives; special friend, Kayla Hurley; many other special friends and relatives. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Glen Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Glade Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. on August 19, 2003.4

Family

Heather Unknown
Marriage*He married Heather Unknown.1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Karen Faye Looney William obituary in the Apr 25, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jason Price Arnold obituary in the Aug 19, 2003 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Dudding Looney obituary in the May 18, 1998 edition.