Earl Albert Rynearson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 8, 1894, d. July, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 468-07-8989.6 Earl Albert Rynearson was born on November 8, 1894 at Lawton, VanBuren Co., Michigan.6,2 He married Beatrice Lulu Covey, daughter of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on October 4, 1915 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3,4,5 Earl Albert Rynearson and Beatrice Lulu Covey were divorced on February 23, 1929 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.7 Earl Albert Rynearson died in July, 1974 at Illinois at age 79.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 169, Ward 5, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 124, District 198, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MinnesotaEarl was remarried at the time of the 1930 Census9
1940Dwelling ?, District 89-293, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota10

Occupation

1920Steam heating engineer8
1930Mill company electrician9
1940Flour mill engineer10

Family

Beatrice Lulu Covey b. July 26, 1899
Marriage*Earl Albert Rynearson married Beatrice Lulu Covey, daughter of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on October 4, 1915 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3,4,5 
Divorce* Earl Albert Rynearson and Beatrice Lulu Covey were divorced on February 23, 1929 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Alice E. Covey obituary in the Sep 16, 1923 edition.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  4. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  5. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Beatrice Rynearson divorce story in the Feb 24, 1929 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Mary Alice Rynearson obituary in the Dec 25, 1922 edition.
  12. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Mary Alice Rynearson1,2

F, b. August 8, 1915, d. December 24, 1922
FatherEarl Albert Rynearson1,2,3 b. November 8, 1894, d. July, 1974
MotherBeatrice Lulu Covey1,2,3 b. July 26, 1899
     Mary Alice Rynearson was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.2,3 She was born on August 8, 1915 at Tiffin, Johnson Co., Iowa.2,3 She died on December 24, 1922 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, at age 7.2,3 She Mary Alice Rynearson, aged 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rynearson, 826 Swiss street, died Sunday noon at the home of her parents following a ten day attack of diphtheria. She was a student in the Adams school. She was born near Tiffin, Ia., Aug 8, 1915 and with her parents came to Davenport in Aug. 1918. Surviving are her parents; one brother, Frances Charles; and a sister Mildred Margie, as well as her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rynearson of Pemberton, Minn., and Mrs. Alice Cove(y) of Davenport. Private funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home, and burial will be in Oakdale cemetery. on December 25, 1922.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 169, Ward 5, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Mary Alice Rynearson obituary in the Dec 25, 1922 edition.
  3. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.

Mildred Margie Rynearson1,2,3,4

F, b. April 25, 1918, d. October 16, 1988
FatherEarl Albert Rynearson1,3 b. November 8, 1894, d. July, 1974
MotherBeatrice Lulu Covey1,2,3 b. July 26, 1899
     Mildred Margie Rynearson was buried at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, 430 Magnolia Avenue, Petaluma, Sonoma Co., California.5 Her Social Security Number was 479-01-6027.6 Her married name was Stroud.6 Her married name was Rowbotham.6 She married Unknown Rowbotham.6,4 Mildred Margie Rynearson married Unknown Stroud.6 Mildred Margie Rynearson was born on April 25, 1918 at Pemberton, Blue Earth Co., Minnesota.6,4 She died on October 16, 1988 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 70.6,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 4, District 169, Ward 5, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa1
1930Dwelling 106, District 29, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa2

Family 1

Unknown Stroud
Marriage*Mildred Margie Rynearson married Unknown Stroud.6 

Family 2

Unknown Rowbotham
Marriage*Mildred Margie Rynearson married Unknown Rowbotham.6,4 

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. [S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Mary Alice Rynearson obituary in the Dec 25, 1922 edition.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S10219] Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Sonoma Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Francis Churrell Rynearson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 13, 1920, d. December 23, 2011
FatherEarl Albert Rynearson7 b. November 8, 1894, d. July, 1974
MotherBeatrice Lulu Covey6,7 b. July 26, 1899
     Francis Churrell Rynearson was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.2,3,4 He married Lucia Maude Unknown.4,8 Francis Churrell Rynearson was born on February 13, 1920 at Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.1,2,3,4 He married Adeline E. Fritz on February 24, 1943 at California.5 Francis Churrell Rynearson died on December 23, 2011 at San Diego Co., California, at age 91.2,3,4 He Rynearson, Francis C. - "CHUCK." February 13, 1920 to December 23, 2011. On Friday evening our father, Retired Cheif Petty Office and Pearl Harbor survivor, died of natural causes. We lost our patriarch, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and true American hero. Dad was born in Davenport, Iowa and experienced the Great Depression, and served in World War II and the Korean War. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and was assigned to the USS California. His service in the Navy provided him with a strong sense of order, commitment to his country and to those he served with. After 20 years in the Navy, he retired at the rank of CPO and left the service in San Diego where he lived until his passing. Following his retirement he joined the City of San Diego Water Department and completer 23 years of service in 1953. He loved traveling and had many wonderful memories. Dad was very positive and happy man, dedicated to his country, his family, and his faith. He is survived by son Steve Rynearson, daughter Pamela Rynearson, and daughters-in-law Sharon and Candace. Preceded in death by son Robert Rynerson, his first wife of nearly 50 years, Adeline and his second wife of 16 years, Lucia. Seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral Mass will be at Holy Family Church at 10 a.m. on January 9, 2012. A private burial with family with military honors will be held and the National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. on December 31, 2011.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 106, District 29, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa6

Family 1

Lucia Maude Unknown b. September 14, 1913, d. June 11, 2005
Marriage*Francis Churrell Rynearson married Lucia Maude Unknown.4,8 

Family 2

Adeline E. Fritz b. July 4, 1919, d. April 17, 1987
Marriage*Francis Churrell Rynearson married Adeline E. Fritz on February 24, 1943 at California.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  2. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Francis C. Rynearson obituary in the Dec 31, 2011 edition.
  5. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2160] Davenport Democrat And Leader, The, From the Mary Alice Rynearson obituary in the Dec 25, 1922 edition.
  8. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Lucia Maude Rynearson obituary in the Jun 15, 2005 edition.
  9. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Robert Churrell Rynearson obituary in the Nov 7, 2002 edition.

Anna M. Sell1

F, b. February 21, 1893, d. February, 1983
     Anna M. Sell was buried at Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.1 Her Social Security Number was 491-22-7280.2 She was born on February 21, 1893 at Iowa.2,3 As of November 9, 1932,her married name was Covey.4 She married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on November 9, 1932 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.4 Anna M. Sell died in February, 1983 at Iowa.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 8, District 86-13, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri3

Family

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey b. July 11, 1884, d. December 26, 1956
Marriage*Anna M. Sell married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on November 9, 1932 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.4 

Citations

  1. [S7267] Shaul Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2162] Jackson - Fish Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4900533/person/415685489

Bertha E. Benson1

F, b. August 30, 1884, d. July 29, 1963
     Bertha E. Benson was buried at Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.2,1 She was born on August 30, 1884 at Wapello Co., Iowa.2 As of September 25, 1923,her married name was Covey.3 She married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on September 25, 1923 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.3 Bertha E. Benson died on July 29, 1963 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa, at age 78.1 She Mrs. Bertha E. Boettger, 79, of 1029 Bruce, died unexpectedly at Elsie's Nursing Home Monday at 7:30 p.m. She was born May 30, 1884, in Wapello County, the daughter of John and Margaret Huffman Benson. She had lived in Ottumwa and Wapello County all of her life. Surviving are her husband, Otto; one son, Albert Bower of Ottumwa; two daughters, Mrs. Pansy Hartman and Mrs. Edna Hainline of Ottumwa; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one-great-great-grandson. She was the last of a family of 14 children. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. A.D. Pringle of the Ottumwa Baptist Temple officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery. on July 30, 1963.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 467, District 13, Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa4

Family

Charles Edward "Charley" Covey b. July 11, 1884, d. December 26, 1956
Marriage*Bertha E. Benson married Charles Edward "Charley" Covey, son of William Thomas Covey and Alice Eldora Fish, on September 25, 1923 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.3 

Citations

  1. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Bertha E. Boettger obituary in the Jul 30, 1963 edition.
  2. [S7267] Shaul Cemetery, Wapello Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S2162] Jackson - Fish Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/4900533/person/415685489
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Hazel Nellie Hartley1,2,3,4

F, b. January 26, 1912, d. October 5, 1947
FatherWilliam Wood Hartley1,2,3,5 b. May 20, 1881, d. February 24, 1950
MotherEstella May "Stella" Covey1,2,3,5 b. May 12, 1888, d. February 2, 1919
     Hazel Nellie Hartley was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 1802 Carroll Street, Keokuk, Lee Co., Iowa.6,5,4 She was born on January 26, 1912 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 As of June 1, 1934,her married name was Eichelberger.3,6 She married Harold Gaylord Eichelberger on June 1, 1934 at Iowa.3,6,5,4 Hazel Nellie Hartley died on October 5, 1947 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 35.5,4 She KEOKUK, Iowa — Mrs. Harold G. Eichelberger, 35, 1912 Palean street, died at Iowa City Monday after almost a month’s illness. The former Hazel Hartley, she is survived by her husband, her father, three brothers and thre sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Schmidt Memorial Home with burial in Oakland cemetery. on October 8, 1947.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 3, District 100-31, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1940Restaurant assistant propriator7

Family

Harold Gaylord Eichelberger b. February 26, 1908, d. June 23, 1980
Marriage*Hazel Nellie Hartley married Harold Gaylord Eichelberger on June 1, 1934 at Iowa.3,6,5,4 

Citations

  1. [S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  2. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  3. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  4. [S10218] Fort Madison Evening Democrat, From the Hazel Hartley Eichelberger obituary in the Oct 8, 1947 edition.
  5. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  6. [S6004] Oakland Cemetery, Lee Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eileen Virginia Jenkins1,2

F, b. September 16, 1913, d. December 26, 2007
     Her Social Security Number was 477-36-5531.3 Her married name was Hartley.1 Eileen Virginia Jenkins married Clarence Harold Hartley, son of William Wood Hartley and Estella May "Stella" Covey.1,2 Eileen Virginia Jenkins was born on September 16, 1913 at Minnesota.3 She died on December 26, 2007 at Minnetonka, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 94.3,2 She Hartley, Eileen, age 94, of Minnetonka, on 12/26/2007. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; brother, Stanley Jenkins and son-in-law, Alan Iverson. Survived by children, Rebecca Iverson, Calista (Ivan) Arneson and James (Jan) Hartley; sister, Kathleen Nibbe; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Memorial service Saturday 12/29/07 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation 1/2 hour prior at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8115 State Hwy. 7, St. Louis Park, MN, 952-938-5400. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the church or Methodist Hospice. Cremation Society of MN 612-825-2435 on December 28, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 137, District 25-29, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota4

Family

Clarence Harold Hartley b. January 16, 1910, d. December 1, 1989
Marriage*Eileen Virginia Jenkins married Clarence Harold Hartley, son of William Wood Hartley and Estella May "Stella" Covey.1,2 
Children
  • Rebecca Ann Hartley1,2,4,5
  • Calista Joanne Hartley1,2,5
  • James Bode Hartley1,2,5

Citations

  1. [S1157] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.
  2. [S2164] Star Tribune, From the Eileen Hartley obituary in the Dec 28, 2007 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2164] Star Tribune, From the Clarence H. Hartley obituary in the Dec 3, 1989 edition.

Alan Edward Iverson1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1935, d. May 13, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 475-30-3141.4 Alan Edward Iverson married Rebecca Ann Hartley, daughter of Clarence Harold Hartley and Eileen Virginia Jenkins.1,3 Alan Edward Iverson was born on February 7, 1935.4 He died on May 13, 1998 at age 63.4

Family

Rebecca Ann Hartley
Marriage*He married Rebecca Ann Hartley, daughter of Clarence Harold Hartley and Eileen Virginia Jenkins.1,3 
Children
  • Scott Alan Iverson2
  • Susan Kathleen Iverson2

Citations

  1. [S2164] Star Tribune, From the Eileen Hartley obituary in the Dec 28, 2007 edition.
  2. [S1157] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.
  3. [S2164] Star Tribune, From the Clarence H. Hartley obituary in the Dec 3, 1989 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lloyd Dale St. Clair1,2,3

M, b. January 2, 1922, d. June 15, 1981
FatherLloyd Elmer St. Clair1,4,2,5 b. July 11, 1898, d. September, 1976
MotherVelma Gertrude Covey1,4,2,5 b. March 26, 1896, d. May 31, 1973
     Lloyd Dale St. Clair was buried at George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, Prince George's Co., Maryland.6 His Social Security Number was 578-22-3555.2 He married Bonnie Ruth Reed.7 Lloyd Dale St. Clair was born on January 2, 1922 at Washington, D.C..2,3,8,9 He died on June 15, 1981 at Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 59.2,6,8,9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 287, District 56, Washington, Prince George's Co., Maryland1
1940Dwelling 184, District 1-15, Washington, D.C.4

Family

Bonnie Ruth Reed b. March 4, 1920, d. July 29, 2009
Marriage*Lloyd Dale St. Clair married Bonnie Ruth Reed.7 
Children
  • Gary R. St. Clair7
  • Doug B. St. Clair7
  • Bonnie St. Clair7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8540] Miami News, The, From the Velma G. St. Clair obituary in the Jun 2, 1973 edition.
  6. [S9181] George Washington Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Peggy Lee Beason1,2

F, b. July 6, 1943, d. June 21, 2010
FatherMarion M. Beason1,2 b. August 19, 1900, d. April 20, 1964
MotherLura Gertrude Hartley1,2 b. October 30, 1906, d. December 12, 1976
     Her Social Security Number was 512-40-9092.3 Her married name was Rodkey.1 Peggy Lee Beason married Virgil Ralph Rodkey.1,2 Peggy Lee Beason was born on July 6, 1943.3 She died on June 21, 2010 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 66.3,4

Family

Virgil Ralph Rodkey b. August 19, 1934, d. November 13, 2011
Marriage*She married Virgil Ralph Rodkey.1,2 
Child
  • Thomas D. Rodkey5

Citations

  1. [S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Betty J. Records obituary in the Apr 21, 2009 edition.
  2. [S2129] Hutchinson News, From the Pat Harris obituary in the Feb 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Virgil Ralph Rodkey1

M, b. August 19, 1934, d. November 13, 2011
     His Social Security Number was 512-28-7278.2 Virgil Ralph Rodkey married Peggy Lee Beason, daughter of Marion M. Beason and Lura Gertrude Hartley.3,4 Virgil Ralph Rodkey was born on August 19, 1934 at Buffalo, Harper Co., Oklahoma.2,5 He died on November 13, 2011 at Oklahoma at age 77.2

Family

Peggy Lee Beason b. July 6, 1943, d. June 21, 2010
Marriage*He married Peggy Lee Beason, daughter of Marion M. Beason and Lura Gertrude Hartley.3,4 
Child
  • Thomas D. Rodkey1

Citations

  1. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2165] Ottawa Herald, From the Betty J. Records obituary in the Apr 21, 2009 edition.
  4. [S2129] Hutchinson News, From the Pat Harris obituary in the Feb 9, 2004 edition.
  5. [S5464] Unknown compiler, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016.