Elizabeth P. "Bessie" Talmadge1,2,3

F, b. February 18, 1908, d. November 26, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 553-30-8159.4 Elizabeth P. "Bessie" Talmadge was born on February 18, 1908 at Carpinteria, Santa Barbara Co., California.4,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Benefield.2 She married Forrest James Benefield, son of Dr. James H. Benefield and Nancy Alice "Nannie" Lacey, circa 1929.2 Elizabeth P. "Bessie" Talmadge died on November 26, 1999 at California at age 91.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 452, District 8, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California2
1940Dwelling 113, District 43-85, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., California5

Family

Forrest James Benefield b. January 22, 1905, d. November 6, 1951
Marriage*Elizabeth P. "Bessie" Talmadge married Forrest James Benefield, son of Dr. James H. Benefield and Nancy Alice "Nannie" Lacey, circa 1929.2 
Child
  • Norma Jean Benefield5,6

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Caryl Alene Blankenbacker1,2

F, b. July 2, 1922, d. August 22, 1989
     Caryl Alene Blankenbacker was buried at Sunset Lane Memorial Park, Port Orchard, Kitsap Co., Washington.2 Her Social Security Number was 521-28-1658.3 She was born on July 2, 1922.3 As of November 9, 1942,her married name was Lacey.1 She married Donivan Duane Lacey, son of Leslie Ray Lacey and Ada May Schmitt, on November 9, 1942 at King Co., Washington.1 Caryl Alene Blankenbacker and Donivan Duane Lacey were divorced on September 29, 1972 at Kitsap Co., Washington.4 Caryl Alene Blankenbacker died on August 22, 1989 at Port Orchard, Kitsap Co., Washington, at age 67.5

Family

Donivan Duane Lacey b. May 29, 1921, d. May 13, 2002
Marriage*She married Donivan Duane Lacey, son of Leslie Ray Lacey and Ada May Schmitt, on November 9, 1942 at King Co., Washington.1 
Divorce* Caryl Alene Blankenbacker and Donivan Duane Lacey were divorced on September 29, 1972 at Kitsap Co., Washington.4 
Children
  • Becky Jean Lacey6
  • Donna Rae Lacey6
  • Leslie Jo Lacey6

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S7216] Sunset Lane Memorial Park, Kitsap Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S6704] Unknown compiler, Washington, Divorce Index, 1969-2014.
  5. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  6. [S1808] Kitsap Sun, From the Donivan D. Lacey obituary in the May 31, 2002 edition.

Margaret June Hansen1,2

F, b. September 21, 1923, d. August 30, 2009
FatherFred Chris Hansen1,2,3 b. April 10, 1895, d. April 5, 1985
MotherRuth May Lacey1,2,3 b. July 31, 1903, d. May 22, 1986
     Margaret June Hansen was buried at East Fairview Mennonite Cemetery, Milford, Seward Co., Nebraska.4 She Margaret "June" Schweitzer was born September 21, 1923 on a farm near Oak, Nebraska to Fred & Ruth (Lacey) Hansen, the 1st of two children and passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Crestview Care Center in Milford, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 9 days. At the age of two, she moved with her family to Beaver Crossing where she attended and later graduated from Beaver Crossing High School with the class of 1941. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and became a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church. June was united in marriage to Leonard Schweitzer on November 4, 1941 at his parent's home near Friend and to this union four children were born: J. Joe, Gary, Linda and Randy. Together they made their home on a farm southeast of Beaver Crossing where she was a busy homemaker and helper to Leonard on the farm. They moved into Milford in 1981 where June enjoyed quilting and keeping up with family activities. She loved going to the Milford Senior Center for coffee time and fellowship with friends. June is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary & Sheri Schweitzer, Ionia, MO, Randy & Jody Schweitzer, Milford; daughter & son-in-law, Linda & Maurice Jantze, also of Milford; daughter-in-law, Gail Schweitzer, Milford, 15 grandchildren and spouses, Kelly and Jim Troyer, Ginger and Tim Hopkins, Kevin and Carolyn Schweitzer, Layne and Alison Riley, Darci and Monty Troyer, Dawn and Sam Roth, Brooke and Chuck Horton, April & Jon Nisly, Raina and Chad Banks, Logan and Heather Riley, Landon Riley, Savana Riley, Josh and Kylie Schweitzer, Jade and Serena Schweitzer, Jayla and Nate Anderson, 31 great-grandchildren and spouses, Jamie and Jeff Roth, Amber and Chad Koehler, Andrew Troyer, Brandi Troyer, William and Mandi Callaway, Sydney Hopkins, Megan and Devin Black, Clinton and Colby Schweitzer, Kegan, Kendra, Cordell and Colin Riley, Brett, Daniela and Braden Troyer, Ryndi, Tyron, Keisha, Wade and Wyatt Roth, Tana, Tristan, Corby and Andre Nisly, Cheyenne, Chase, Cherokee, Chaylee, and Chayne Horton, Alexis, Austin and Dusty Banks, Addyson Riley, Jax Schweitzer, 6 great-great-grandchildren, Parker, Keylie, Taylon, Arieanna, Will and Cadem, brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Joyce Hansen, Lincoln, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cleve and Luella Schweitzer, Wilton & Arvilla, Schweitzer, all of Milford, Lois Schweitzer, Friend, many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.June was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leonard in 2001, son, J. Joe in 1971, son-in-law, Bill Riley in 1999.A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at East Fairview Mennonite Church, Rural Milford, with Pastors Bill Saltzman and Audrun Siebert officiating. Interment is in East Fairview Cemetery. Visitation is 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, with family receiving friends and relatives 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are: Kevin, Josh and Jade Schweitzer, Layne and Logan Riley and Jim Troyer. Visitation also 1 hour prior to services at church. Memorials have been established and may be directed in care of the family.3 She was born on September 21, 1923 at Oak, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.5,4 As of November 4, 1941,her married name was Schweitzer.3 She married Leonard Lee Schweitzer on November 4, 1941 at Friend, Saline Co., Nebraska.4,3 Margaret June Hansen died on August 30, 2009 at Milford, Seward Co., Nebraska, at age 85.5,4 She Margaret "June" Schweitzer, 85, of Milford, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, in Milford. Born 9/21/1923, rural Oak, Neb. Was a 1941 graduate Beaver Crossing High School. Member East Fairview Mennonite Church, Senior Center, Milford. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sheri Schweitzer, Ionia, Mo; Randy and Jody Schweitzer, Milford; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Maurice Jantze, Milford; daughter-in-law, Gail Schweitzer, Milford; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Joyce Hansen, Lincoln; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cleve and Luella Schweitzer, Wilton and Arvilla, Schweitzer, all of Milford; Lois Schweitzer, Friend; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leonard; son, J. Joe; son-in-law, Bill Riley. Funeral Service, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, 9/2/2009, East Fairview Mennonite Church, Rural Milford, Pastors Bill Saltzman and Audrun Siebert. Interment, East Fairview Cemetery. Visitation, 9-9, Tuesday, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, with family receiving friends and relatives 6-8 p.m. at funeral home. Visitation also one hour prior to service, church. Memorials established, directed to family. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, in charge of arrangements. on September 2, 2009.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 80, District 22, Township M, Seward Co., Nebraska2
1940Dwelling 45, District 80-22, Township M, Seward Co., Nebraska1

Family

Leonard Lee Schweitzer b. December 14, 1919, d. November 20, 2001
Marriage*Margaret June Hansen married Leonard Lee Schweitzer on November 4, 1941 at Friend, Saline Co., Nebraska.4,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7221] Lauber Moore Funeral Home, online www.lauber-moore.com, From the Margaret June Schweitzer obituary.
  4. [S1782] Lincoln Journal Star, From the Margaret Schweitzer obituary in the Sep 2, 2009 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7221] Lauber Moore Funeral Home, online www.lauber-moore.com, From the Savana Lynn Riley obituary.

Dale R. Hansen1

M, b. December 3, 1934
FatherFred Chris Hansen1 b. April 10, 1895, d. April 5, 1985
MotherRuth May Lacey1 b. July 31, 1903, d. May 22, 1986
     Dale R. Hansen married Joyce Unknown.2 Dale R. Hansen was born on December 3, 1934 at Nebraska.1,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 45, District 80-22, Township M, Seward Co., Nebraska1

Family

Joyce Unknown
Marriage*Dale R. Hansen married Joyce Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1782] Lincoln Journal Star, From the Margaret Schweitzer obituary in the Sep 2, 2009 edition.
  3. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Leonard Lee Schweitzer1,2

M, b. December 14, 1919, d. November 20, 2001
     Leonard Lee Schweitzer was born on December 14, 1919 at Milford, Seward Co., Nebraska.2 He married Margaret June Hansen, daughter of Fred Chris Hansen and Ruth May Lacey, on November 4, 1941 at Friend, Saline Co., Nebraska.1,3 Leonard Lee Schweitzer died on November 20, 2001 at Seward Co., Nebraska, at age 81.3

Family

Margaret June Hansen b. September 21, 1923, d. August 30, 2009
Marriage*He married Margaret June Hansen, daughter of Fred Chris Hansen and Ruth May Lacey, on November 4, 1941 at Friend, Saline Co., Nebraska.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1782] Lincoln Journal Star, From the Margaret Schweitzer obituary in the Sep 2, 2009 edition.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S7221] Lauber Moore Funeral Home, online www.lauber-moore.com, From the Margaret June Schweitzer obituary.
  4. [S7221] Lauber Moore Funeral Home, online www.lauber-moore.com, From the Savana Lynn Riley obituary.