Robert Joseph 'Bob" Sanders1,2,3

M, b. May 23, 1908, d. November 15, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 482-10-3492.4 Robert Joseph 'Bob" Sanders was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3 He was born on May 23, 1908 at Webster City, Hamilton Co., Iowa.2,4,3 He married Garnet Fern Robinson, daughter of John Russell Robinson and Ermina Gertrude McKern, on September 29, 1929 at Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana.1,3 Robert Joseph 'Bob" Sanders died on November 15, 1990 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, at age 82.2,4,3 He Robert "Bob" J. Sanders, 82, of Waterloo, formerly of Webster, died Thurs., Nov. 15, 1990 at his home of natural causes. He was born May 23, 1908 at Webster, the son of Harry P. and Jessie M. Roberts Sanders. He married G. Fern Robinson on September 29, 1929 at Crown Point, Ind. He worked for John Deere for 32 years at the Product Engineering Center, retiring in 1973. After retiring he was involved in stage and set constructlon for the Waterloo Community Play House. Survivors Include his wife; one son, Robert S. of Iowa City; one brother, John Allen Sanders of Ottumwa; one sister, Margaret R. Belt of Granite City, Ill; six grandchildren and five greatgrandchlldren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Lee Kalkis. Funeral services were held Mon., Nov. 19 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Waterloo with burial at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney. The Kearns Hutsman-Schumacher Chapel of Waterloo was in charge of arrangements. on November 21, 1990.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 118, District 163, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 331, District 68-11, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1930Electric company inspector5
1940Oil attendant6

Family

Garnet Fern Robinson b. July 24, 1909, d. December 28, 2005
Marriage*Robert Joseph 'Bob" Sanders married Garnet Fern Robinson, daughter of John Russell Robinson and Ermina Gertrude McKern, on September 29, 1929 at Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7077] Courier, The, From the Gertrude Robinson obituary in the Nov 26, 1945 edition.
  2. [S2668] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=herman&GSfn=ernest&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9500377&CRid=95821&df=all&
  3. [S491] Sigourney News Review, From the Robert J. Sanders obituary in the Nov 21, 1990 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Sharon Lee Sanders1,2

F, b. May 6, 1936, d. January 12, 1990
FatherRobert Joseph 'Bob" Sanders1,3 b. May 23, 1908, d. November 15, 1990
MotherGarnet Fern Robinson1,3 b. July 24, 1909, d. December 28, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 478-34-9546.4 Her married name was Kalkis.1 Sharon Lee Sanders married Donald F. Kalkis.1,2 Sharon Lee Sanders was born on May 6, 1936 at Iowa.3,2,4 She died on January 12, 1990 at Huber Heights, Montgomery Co., Ohio, at age 53.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 331, District 68-11, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa3

Family

Donald F. Kalkis
Marriage*Sharon Lee Sanders married Donald F. Kalkis.1,2 
Child
  • Robert A. Kalkis5

Citations

  1. [S491] Sigourney News Review, From the Robert J. Sanders obituary in the Nov 21, 1990 edition.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

Roy Johnson1,2

M, b. 1889, d. 1933
     Roy Johnson was buried at Elgin Cemetery, Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He was born in 1889 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 He married Nancy Ann McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on March 19, 1910 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 Roy Johnson died in 1933 at Iowa.2

Family

Nancy Ann McKern b. October 27, 1885, d. February 24, 1918
Marriage*He married Nancy Ann McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on March 19, 1910 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S7276] Elgin Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Donald Russell "Don" McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. January 21, 1904, d. August 17, 1979
FatherRussell Kincade1
MotherNancy Ann McKern1 b. October 27, 1885, d. February 24, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 484-09-6378.5 Donald Russell "Don" McKern was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.4 He was born on January 21, 1904 at Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,5 He married Sylvia Lucille Adams on June 24, 1930 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1 Donald Russell "Don" McKern died on August 17, 1979 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 75.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 214, District 24, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 77, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 48, District 22, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa6
1940Dwelling 328, District 78-77, Lewis, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1930Farm laborer6
1940W.P.A. farm project laborer7

Family

Sylvia Lucille Adams b. March 18, 1913, d. January 18, 1996
Marriage*Donald Russell "Don" McKern married Sylvia Lucille Adams on June 24, 1930 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7280] Iowa Gravestone Photo Project, online https://iowagravestones.org/index.php
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Frances A. Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2014 edition.
  9. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Allan LeRoy McKern obituary in the Dec 2, 2006 edition.
  10. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  11. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Eldora Maxine Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2007 edition.
  12. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Nov 23, 1941 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Sylvia Lucille Adams1,2

F, b. March 18, 1913, d. January 18, 1996
     Sylvia Lucille Adams was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.3 She was born on March 18, 1913 at Wapello Co., Iowa.1,4 As of June 24, 1930,her married name was McKern.1 She married Donald Russell "Don" McKern, son of Russell Kincade and Nancy Ann McKern, on June 24, 1930 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1 Sylvia Lucille Adams died on January 18, 1996 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 82.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 328, District 78-77, Lewis, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa2

Family

Donald Russell "Don" McKern b. January 21, 1904, d. August 17, 1979
Marriage*Sylvia Lucille Adams married Donald Russell "Don" McKern, son of Russell Kincade and Nancy Ann McKern, on June 24, 1930 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7280] Iowa Gravestone Photo Project, online https://iowagravestones.org/index.php
  4. [S7277] Wyrick / McKern Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/12119258/person/-331615559/facts
  5. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Frances A. Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2014 edition.
  6. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Allan LeRoy McKern obituary in the Dec 2, 2006 edition.
  7. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  8. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Eldora Maxine Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2007 edition.
  9. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Nov 23, 1941 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Phyllis Beatrice McKern1

F, b. August 23, 1930, d. June 12, 1998
FatherDonald Russell "Don" McKern1,2,3 b. January 21, 1904, d. August 17, 1979
MotherSylvia Lucille Adams1,2,3 b. March 18, 1913, d. January 18, 1996
     Phyllis Beatrice McKern was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.4 Her Social Security Number was 479-28-9279.5 She was born on August 23, 1930 at Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1,5,4 As of October 16, 1947,her married name was Coan.6 She married George Elwood Coan on October 16, 1947 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.6 Phyllis Beatrice McKern died on June 12, 1998 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 67.5,6,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 328, District 78-77, Lewis, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa1

Family

George Elwood Coan b. July 9, 1919, d. May 5, 1952
Marriage*Phyllis Beatrice McKern married George Elwood Coan on October 16, 1947 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Frances A. Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2014 edition.
  3. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Allan LeRoy McKern obituary in the Dec 2, 2006 edition.
  4. [S7279] Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Pottawattamie Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S7277] Wyrick / McKern Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/12119258/person/-331615559/facts
  7. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Greg A. Coan obituary in the Aug 26, 1995 edition.

Frances A. McKern1,2

F, b. March 29, 1933, d. January 6, 2014
FatherDonald Russell "Don" McKern1,2,3 b. January 21, 1904, d. August 17, 1979
MotherSylvia Lucille Adams1,2,3 b. March 18, 1913, d. January 18, 1996
     Frances A. McKern was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2 Her married name was Mass.2 She married Charles E. Mass.2 Frances A. McKern was born on March 29, 1933 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2,4 She died on January 6, 2014 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 80.2,4 She Frances A. Mass, age 80, of Council Bluffs, passed away January 6, 2014, at Midlands Living Center. She was born in Council Bluffs on March 29, 1933, to the late Donald and Sylvia (Adams) McKern. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mass; sisters, Phyllis Coan and Maxine Mass; brother, Alan McKern. Frances is survived by her children, Charles Mass, Debra Wendt (Terry), Jeff Mass (Marilyn) and Steven Mass (Cindy); sisters, Patricia McKern and Elaine Mass; brother, Bill McKern; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is Friday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment is in Cedar Lawn Cemetery followed by a luncheon in the community room at Hoy-Kilnoski. on January 8, 2014.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 328, District 78-77, Lewis, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa1

Family

Charles E. Mass b. July 9, 1932, d. September 12, 1999
Marriage*Frances A. McKern married Charles E. Mass.2 
Children
  • Charles Mass2
  • Debra Mass2
  • Jeff Mass2
  • Steven Mass2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Frances A. Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2014 edition.
  3. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Allan LeRoy McKern obituary in the Dec 2, 2006 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Eldora Maxine McKern1,2

F, b. July 2, 1936, d. January 5, 2007
FatherDonald Russell "Don" McKern1,3,4,2 b. January 21, 1904, d. August 17, 1979
MotherSylvia Lucille Adams1,3,4,2 b. March 18, 1913, d. January 18, 1996
     Eldora Maxine McKern was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2 She was born on July 2, 1936 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.5,2 As of December 27, 1950,her married name was Mass.2 She married LeRoy James Mass on December 27, 1950 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2 Eldora Maxine McKern died on January 5, 2007 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 70.5,2 She Eldora "Maxine" Mass, age 70, passed away January 5, 2007, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Maxine was born July 2, 1936, to Donald and Sylvia (Adams) McKern in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She married LeRoy Mass December 27, 1950. Maxine worked at Osco Drug until she retired in 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy (2002); son, Timothy (1956); grandson, Steven (1988); son-in-law, Craig "Peanut" McCoid (2006); three sisters, and one brother. Maxine will be sadly missed by her sons, David Mass (Debbie), Kevin Mass (Becky), Craig Mass (friend Pat); daughters, Sandy Mass, Kris McCoid, Rebeeca Hathaway (Jeremy); 18 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; best friend Madeline "Sis"; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at Henry~Liv- ingston Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Wed. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. on January 8, 2007.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 328, District 78-77, Lewis, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa1

Family

LeRoy James Mass b. April 1, 1929, d. May 22, 2002
Marriage*Eldora Maxine McKern married LeRoy James Mass on December 27, 1950 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Eldora Maxine Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2007 edition.
  3. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Frances A. Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2014 edition.
  4. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Allan LeRoy McKern obituary in the Dec 2, 2006 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Carol Jean McKern1,2,3,4

F, b. July 2, 1939, d. November 21, 1941
FatherDonald Russell "Don" McKern1,3,4 b. January 21, 1904, d. August 17, 1979
MotherSylvia Lucille Adams1,3,4 b. March 18, 1913, d. January 18, 1996
     Carol Jean McKern was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2 She was born on July 2, 1939 at Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2 She died on November 21, 1941 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 2.2,3 She Council Bluffs, IA - Carol Jean McKern, 22-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McKern, died Friday night of burns suffered in a fire Tuesday that destroyed the McKern home at Lake Manawa. The child's clothing caught fire as her mother poured oil into a pressure stove. on November 23, 1941.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 328, District 78-77, Lewis, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7281] Walnut Hill Cemetery, Pottawattamie Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Nov 23, 1941 edition.
  4. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Allan LeRoy McKern obituary in the Dec 2, 2006 edition.

Allan LeRoy McKern1

M, b. July 5, 1940, d. November 29, 2006
FatherDonald Russell "Don" McKern2,1,3 b. January 21, 1904, d. August 17, 1979
MotherSylvia Lucille Adams2,1,3 b. March 18, 1913, d. January 18, 1996
     Allan LeRoy McKern was buried at Ridgewood Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.3 He was born on July 5, 1940 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.4,1,3 He married Diane Patricia Buckingham on July 29, 1967 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.5 Allan LeRoy McKern died on November 29, 2006 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 66.4,3 He Allan LeRoy McKern, age 66, passed away November 29, 2006 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Allan was born July 5, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Donald and Sylvia (Adams) McKern. Allan worked for Lewis Central School for over 27 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and watching sports. Allan was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Phyllis, Pauline and Carol Jean. Allan will be sadly missed by his wife of 39 years, Diane; son, Allan II; daughters, Kimberly Mabbitt (Douglas) and Angela Dofner (Shawn); grandchildren, Brandon, Britany, Keeley, Andrew, Christopher, and Julianna; sisters, Frances, Maxine, Elaine Mass and Patricia McKern; brother, William McKern; brother-in-law, LaVerne Buckingham; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Henry~Livingston Funeral Home. Celebration of Life funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday at the funeral home with Rev. David Haggard officiating. Interment to follow at Ridgewood Cemetery with military rites provided by American Legion Rainbow Post #2. on December 2, 2006.3

Family

Diane Patricia Buckingham
Marriage*He married Diane Patricia Buckingham on July 29, 1967 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.5 
Children
  • Allan LeRoy McKern II3
  • Angela Anita McKern3
  • Kimberly McKern3

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Frances A. Mass obituary in the Jan 8, 2014 edition.
  3. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Allan LeRoy McKern obituary in the Dec 2, 2006 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7277] Wyrick / McKern Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/12119258/person/-331615559/facts

George Elwood Coan1,2

M, b. July 9, 1919, d. May 5, 1952
     George Elwood Coan was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.2 He was born on July 9, 1919 at Iowa.1,2 He married Phyllis Beatrice McKern, daughter of Donald Russell "Don" McKern and Sylvia Lucille Adams, on October 16, 1947 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1 George Elwood Coan died on May 5, 1952 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 32.1,2

Family

Phyllis Beatrice McKern b. August 23, 1930, d. June 12, 1998
Marriage*He married Phyllis Beatrice McKern, daughter of Donald Russell "Don" McKern and Sylvia Lucille Adams, on October 16, 1947 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S7277] Wyrick / McKern Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/12119258/person/-331615559/facts
  2. [S7279] Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Pottawattamie Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

George Arthur "Butch" Coan Sr.1,2,3

M, b. August 24, 1949, d. December 21, 1973
FatherGeorge Elwood Coan1 b. July 9, 1919, d. May 5, 1952
MotherPhyllis Beatrice McKern1,4 b. August 23, 1930, d. June 12, 1998
     George Arthur "Butch" Coan Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.3 He married Margo Rebecca Christie.4,5 George Arthur "Butch" Coan Sr. was born on August 24, 1949 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.1,3 He Avoca, IA - A Council Bluffs man, walking along Interstate Highway 80 in search of gasoline for his stalled pickup truck, was struck and killed by a car early Friday about three miles West of here. George Coan, 24, was struck by a westbound car driven by Terry Carr, 31, of Atlantic, authorities said. No charges were filed. on December 21, 1973.2 He died on December 21, 1973 at Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 24.1,2,3

Family

Margo Rebecca Christie b. April 30, 1951, d. August 30, 2017
Marriage*He married Margo Rebecca Christie.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7277] Wyrick / McKern Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/12119258/person/-331615559/facts
  2. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Dec 21, 1973 edition.
  3. [S7279] Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Pottawattamie Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Greg A. Coan obituary in the Aug 26, 1995 edition.
  5. [S7080] Daily Nonpareil, The, From the Margo Rebecca Coan obituary in the Sep 2, 2017 edition.