(Research):
This is the obituary of her second husband:
Willard (Bill) Loring Daws was born to Ralph Thomas Daws and Lucy Pearl (Philson) Daws on May 8, 1922 at Randolph, NE and passed away August 9, 2011 at Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, NE at the age of 89 years 3 months and 1 day. He was one of 15 children in the family, being the 13th child.
Bill attended Randolph Public School, graduating from the 8th grade. He worked for farmers throughout his life. His last job was employment with West Brothers Construction until he retired. Bill met Darlene (Vodicka Johnson) while visiting his brother and niece in Fairmont. They were united in marriage on December 17, 1976 at St. Helena's Catholic Church in Grafton, NE. He had a readymade family with 5 stepdaughters.
Bill enjoyed gardening, walking, riding his 3 wheel bike, visiting, playing cards (especially Skip Bo), and teasing. He also was a big Husker fan!
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, 10 brothers, 4 sisters, sister-in-laws, Donna Scheil and Linda Vodicka, and by a beloved grandson Scott Christian Garrigan.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Daws of Fairmont, stepdaughters and son-in-laws, Desiree (Chris) Bennett of Weatherford, TX, Renee (Chris) Sluka of Roseland, NE, LaRae (Don) Garrigan of Pacifica, CA, Charlene (Joseph) Magrini of Crystal Lake, IL, and Michelle (Brian) Drahota of Lincoln, NE. Granddaughters, Shilah Garrigan of Midland, TX and Whitney Drahota of Lincoln, NE, grandsons Seth Garrigan of Pacifica, CA, Ryan Sluka of Roseland, NE and Dominic Magrini of Crystal Lake, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services for Willard "Bill" Daws will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Rosary will be at 1:30 p.m. prior to the Funeral Mass at the Church. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Burial will be in the Fairmont Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the Family.
The Czech version of the given name Alice is ELIS. It is therefore likely that this is the Alice Butler, listed as a survivor of Mildred Vodicka, who died in late 2007. It is also possible that Joe and Josie Vodicka had another daughter born after the 1930 census whom they named Alice.
The 2008 obituary of her brother, Milo Vodicka, listed her as Alice Butler.
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Township
Enumerated 10 April 1930
ED 30-22 SD 22 Sheet 2A Stamped 125
37-37
Vodicka, Joe Hd M W 46 M@31 Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia Language Czech 1907 Farmer
Vodicka, Josie Wf F W 35 M@20Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia Language Czech 1913
Vodicka, Henrietta Dtr F W 14 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Cze
choslovakia
Vodicka, Joe Son M W 13 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Vodicka, Vennie Son M W 12 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Vodicka, Ella Dtr F W 10 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Vodicka, Mildred Dtr F W 6 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Vodicka, Milford Son M W 3 2/12 S Nebraska Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Could he have been listed as Mildford on the 1930 census?
Milo Edward Vodicka, 81, Nebraska City, formerly Syracuse and Dunbar, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Duff's Friendship Villa, Nebraska City. He was born Nov. 19, 1926, at Fairmont, Neb., son of Joseph and Josephine (Josie) Druba. He married Ruby Kubicek March 13, 1948, at Fairbury.
Vodicka was a self-employed construction worker. He was a member of the Nebraska City American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Topeka, Kan. Vodicka also lived at Milford, Exeter and Fairmont. He moved to Nebraska City in 1981. He attended technical school in construction at Milford.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby, Nebraska City; children, Sandy Spevak and husband Robert, Diann Clinkenbeard and husband Dan, and David, all Dunbar; Dennis and wife Sandie, Kenneth and wife Brenda, and Don and wife Denise, all Nebraska City; Steve and wife, Betty, and Ron and wife Lori, all Unadilla; and Robert and wife Julie, Weeping Water; 44 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and a sister, Alice Butler, Warrensburg, Mo.
He was preceded by sisters Henrietta Kubicek and Mildred Vodicka; brothers Joe and James Vodicka and granddaughter, Stacey Vodicka.
Family and friends will gather at Dunbar Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. for lunch and fellowship to remember his life. There will be no formal service. Scattering of ashes will occur later.
There is no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to the family of Milo Vodicka.
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
Condolences may be left at www.fusselmanwymore.com.
Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements
Of Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. (Milligan, p 353).
Obituary
Vohnout -- John J., 71, Milligan, died Friday (2/6/98) in Geneva. Born, Wilber. Survivors: wife, Georgiann; son, John F. Vohnout, Hastings; brothers, Frank Vohnout, George Vohnout, Joe Vohnout, all Lincoln; sisters, Mamie Gordon, Lincoln, Katherine Vavra, Dorchester; three grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Milligan North Cemetery. Visitation: Sun- day, beginning 1 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to family.
SSN 506-24-8164
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 7 Feb 1998 Lincoln Journal Star)
Funeral services for Norma will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker officiating.
Graveside services will follow at the Bohemian National Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Monday at 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 7 at the funeral home in Milligan. Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Milligan Rescue Unit.
Norma Jean (Vojta) Nadherny age 84 of Milligan, NE passed away in Lincoln, Ne on January 20, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Norma was born Feb. 13, 1932 in Friend, NE to James and Georgia (Elznic) Vojta.
Norma graduated from Friend High School. She was employed by Russell Stover Candies of Lincoln, NE prior to her marriage.
Norma married Arnold J Nadherny on Oct. 9, 1954 in Friend, NE. To this union, three children were born ? Carol Jean, Marvin Arnold and Nancy Ann. She was a dedicated farmer's wife, and enjoyed raising chickens & ducks. She had a bountiful vegetable and flower gardens. The family always looked forward to homemade noodles, bread and kolaches. A story about her making black bottom cupcakes will be a family memory forever. She took pride in delivering delicious meals to the field during planting and harvest.
Arnold & Norma enjoyed their winter trips to Las Vegas and a couple trips to Hawaii. Spending time with grandchildren was special to her. Norma was a member of the Milligan Woman's Club, and Milligan Legion Auxiliary.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, son Marvin and sister-in-law Emily Nadherny.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Arnold; daughters Carol (Eldon) Ogorzolka and Nancy (Larry) Barrow both of Lincoln, NE; grandsons Dan and Michael Nadherny of Milligan, NE; Brian Nadherny of Rushville, NE; granddaughters Jenny Ogorzolka of Cleveland, OH; Kristi (Brian) Ekasala of Lake Worth, FL; Brooke Barrow of Manhattan, KS; great-grandchildren Avery and Hunter Ekasala.
1930 Census
Nebraska, Clay County, Sheridan Township
Enumerated 2 Apr 1930
ED 18 SD 10 Sheet 1A Stamped 230
12-12
Volkmer, Adolph A Head M WQ 32 M 27 Neb Germany Germany Farmer
Volkmer, Leona Wf F W 25 M 21 Neb Iowa Russia
Volkmer, Dallas D Son M W 2 3/12 Neb Neb Neb
Volkmer, Gilbert L Son M W 1 S Neb Neb Neb
Obituary
Clinton M. Volkmer
April 4, 1931 - February 19, 2012
Funeral Services for Clinton will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Graveside services will follow the funeral at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, rural McCool Junction.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Memorials are directed to the family.
Clinton Melvin Volkmer, passed into eternity on Sunday February 19, 2012 at the Haven Home in Kenesaw NE at the age of 80 years.
Clinton was born on April 4, 1931 on a farm near Shickley Nebraska to Adolph and Leona (Schmock) Volkmer. He was a 1948 graduate of Geneva High School. In 1952, Clint was drafted into the US Army where he served his country stationed in Alaska during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Army in 1954 he returned to Nebraska. On August 22, 1955 he married Ruby Jirkovsky and to this union came five children.
Clint farmed southeast of McCool Jct. for most of his life until 1984 at which time he retired from farming and went to work for the York County Rural Public Power. In May 1990 his wife of 34 years Ruby died of cancer. Clint continued to live on the farm and working in York until he fully retired in 1994. In 1995 he married Dee Rosenberry and moved to Columbus NE.
Clint enjoyed farming and the friendships that came along with living in that area for most of his life. He was proud of his time served in the Army. He enjoyed family gatherings, listening and watching Husker football on Saturdays and listening to his favorite polkas on Sunday. During his retirement he enjoyed visits with family, bowling, fishing, playing cards, and tending to the yard and landscaping. He will be greatly missed by all!
Clint is survived by his wife Dee of Columbus NE and his five children and their spouses: Terry Volkmer and wife Vicky of Bellevue WA, Janet Radcliff and husband Rex of Beaver Crossing NE, Kelly Smith and husband Doug of York NE, Doug Volkmer and wife Sue of Lincoln NE, and Laurie Hillmer of York NE. Clinton is survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren as well as his sister Pat Bredenkamp of York NE. Also survived by sister-in-laws, Vivian Volkmer of Geneva NE, Phyllis Volkmer of Beatrice NE, and brother-in-law Kenneth Arp of Lexington NE.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby, brothers Dallas, Gilbert and Duane and by his sister Ramona.
Duane R. Volkmer, 69, of Beatrice, formerly of Exeter, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 in Beatrice.
He was born at Sutton Nov. 12, 1937 to Adolph and Leona (Schmock) Volkmer.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Volkmer, Beatrice; sons, Russell Volkmer, McCool Junction, Jeff (Eleanor) Volkmer, Carelton, Andrew Volkmer, Beatrice; daughters, Julie (John) Tucker, Schuyler, Mary Volkmer, Beatrice, Lisa Volkmer, Beatrice; brother, Clinton (Dee) Volkmer, Columbus; sister, Patricia (Russ) Bredenkamp, York; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday at Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter with Pastor David Cramer officiating. Visitation Thursday, 1 - 8 p.m., at Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter. Graveside services will be in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter.
Memorials in care of the family.
31 Oct 2007 York News Times, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
VOLLENWEIDER Warren Vollenweider on Wednesday, July 24, 1979 at 8:40 p.m., beloved husband of Mrs. Betty Rohli Vollenweider, father of John, Lisa, Lori, Warren and Wayne Vollenweider, son of Marla TONGLET and the late Walter VOLLENWEIDER, age 42, a native of New Orleans and a resident of River Ridge for 8 years. Relatives and friends of the family also employees of Maison Blanche and Sam Barth School are invited to attend the Funeral Services from Leitz Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd. Near Clearview at 11 a.m. Mass in Leitz Eagan Chapel. Interment Garden of Memories Cemetery. Parlors will open after 6 p.m. Thursday.
The daughter of Joseph and Anna VOLMUT, and older sister to Barbara. Her parents lived with she and Anton as of 1900, and his father continued to live with them after his wife died (Milligan, p 347). Grandson John H. "was a constant companion of his grandfather, Joseph VOLMUT, who made his home with the Kotas family." (Milligan, p 358).
She was said to be born in Zivoticich, Pisek, Blatna, Bohemia.
Joseph and Anna Volmut came to the United States in 1889 with their two youngest daughters, Antonie (19) and Barbara (16). They lived with their oldest daughter, Mrs. John (Mary) Holpuch, of Altanta Precinct in Saline County. Two of the Volmut daughters, Mary and Anna, had come to Saline County earlier where they were married. (Milligan, p. 574).
John Holpuch died of pleurisy on January 7, 1902, at the age of 62 years. He was bured at Ceski Bratri Cemetery. Mary Holpuch was left with 5 children, the oldest being 15 years old and the youngest was only 4. She raised her children in Milligan. She moved to Lawrence, Nebraska to help raise the children of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Rischling, who died April 10, 1928. She continued to make her home with her son-in-law in Lawrence where she became very ill, passing away on March 30, 1936, at the age of 76 years. She was buried near her husband in Cescki Bratri Cemetery.
Services for Mrs. Mary L. Racek, 84, were at 2 pm Tuesday at Moser Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Audrey Scott officiated.
Mrs. Racek died Saturday night at Birchwood Manor.
She was born Jan. 1, 1891, in Morse Bluff and was a lifelong resident of North Bend. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of North Bend, the American Legion Auxiliary of Morse Bluff and was recording secretary of the ZCBJ Lodge of Morse Bluff for more than 30 years.
She was married Dec. 14, 1909, at Morse Bluff to Emil Racek, who died Oct. 31, 1936.
Surviving are two sons, Lloyd of Lincoln and Edward of Wood River; two daughters, Mrs. Andy (Margaret) Wielgus, North Bend, and Mrs. Edward (Jean) Peck, Fremont; two brothers, William and Albert Vopalensky, both of Morse Bluff; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff. Moser Memorial Chapel was in charge.
Published 25 Sept 1975
(Unreferenced clipping, courtesy of Caroline Mastny)
At the time of the 1930 census, he and Lucy were living in Houston. The census showed that although Henry and his mother were born in Texas, his father was Belgium. His occupation was listed as Machinist, Oil Tool Manufacturing. They were living next door to Lucye's sister, Emily McLemore Wilkinson.
HENRY J VOTES 21 Oct 1905 25 Aug 1994 77070 (Houston, Harris, TX) (none specified) 460-01-9994 Texas
After graduating in 1932 from Exeter High School, she taught in District #24 for five years. She attended a summer session at Wayne State Teachers College. (Milligan, p 298).
(Research):Marcella L. Tucker , 87, Fairmont, formerly of Milligan and Exeter, died Friday (3/2/07) in Fairmont. Born Feb. 9, 1920, in Milligan to Charles and Elizabeth (Luzum) Votipka.Marcella L. Tucker , 87, Fairmont, formerly of Milligan and Exeter, died Friday (3/2/07) in Fairmont. Born Feb. 9, 1920, in Milligan to Charles and Elizabeth (Luzum) Votipka.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Joe and Lydia, Milligan, Ron, Milligan; sisters, brother-in-law, Gladys Dubas, Redondo Beach, Calif., Lillian and Bob Rofstad, Elk Grove Village, Ill.; granddaughter, Cassie Tucker .
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. The Rev. Tim Adams and the Rev. Ginny Adams officiating. Private family committal of ashes in Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Fairview Manor.
Thomas D. Votipka, 87, of Exeter, Neb., died Sunday (12/13/09) in Friend, Neb. Born to Frank and Mollie (Kohler) Votipka on October 1, 1922 at Exeter, Neb.
Survivors: wife, Lea Ann, Exeter; sons, Bob and wife Barb, Exeter, Ron and wife Michele, Roca; daughter, Marsha Turbett, Lincoln; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Exeter, Neb. Rosary service at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter. Visitation 1 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Memorials are directed to the Exeter American Legion, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Exeter or Friend Rescue Squad. Military graveside services Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Neb. Farmer and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(From the December 15, 2009 Lincoln Journal Star, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
Vivian was born on a farm northwest of Milligan. She and her parents and two sisters moved to Shickley, where they also farmed, when she was still an infant. The family later moved to their family farm near Milligan. She completed her grade school education in District #25. She graduated from Exeter High School in 1936, and after graduation taught school in York and Saline Counties. She moved to Lincoln, where she worked at the Miller and Paine's Department Store. During World War II, she worked at the Cushman Motor Works, working on the bomb fuse assembly line, later transferring to the office. She left their employment after her marriage to Wally Johnson of Friend in 1948. She and Wally worked at the Vogue Theater which he owned and the Friend Sale Barn, which they purchased in 1954. In 1957, they began to collect antique autos, and later opened an antique shop. They traveled extensively throughout the United States and foreign countries. (Milligan, p 322).
In Loving Memory Of
V. Vivian Johnson
V. Vivian Johnson was born in Fillmore County on a farm near Exeter, Nebraska on February 15, 1919 to William and Rose (Hromadka) Votipka, the third of five children and died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Exeter Care Center in Exeter at the age of 90 years 11 months and 11 days. As a young girl Vivian attended Exeter High School and graduated with the class of 1936. She furthered her education by attending Wayne State Teachers College and earned her teaching certificate. For a time she taught rural schools in Saline and York Counties. On February 14, 1948, Vivian was united in marriage to Carl W. "Wally" Johnson in San Francisco, California.
Returning to Friend, Vivian and Wally operated the Vogue Theater in Friend from 1948 until 1957 and in 1960 they started Johnson's Antique Shop. Over the years they became quite the "experts" in collecting and acquiring various antiques, especially antique automobiles. Vivian had great fun wearing antique clothing to go with the car when they would ride in parades or car tours. She also often put on "style shows" to show off the antique clothing. Together they enjoyed extensive traveling as well. Vivian was an excellent cook and enjoyed entertaining her family, cookies were always available when you stopped in to visit. Vivian is remembered by her nieces and nephews as being the authority. If Aunt Vivian said to do it, it was done.
Vivian was a member of the United Church of Christ the American Legion Auxiliary in Friend and a former member of the Congregational Church in Exeter. Vivian spent many hours working with the card recycling at the Friend Manor.
She is survived by her brother, Bill Victor, Northridge, CA, sister, Wilma Murphy, Exeter, sister-in-law, Doris Conti, Mountain View, CA, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wally in 1985 and sisters, Lucille Wright and Helen Hayes.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the United Church of Christ in Friend with the Revs. Tim and Ginny Adams officiating. Interment will be in the Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 11 am - 8 pm at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Memorials have been established to the church.
Wilhelmina Rose Votipka Murphy was born to William and Rose (Hromadka) Votipka on August 5, 1916 on a farm south of Exeter, Nebraska. She graduated from Exeter High School in 1933, and taught in country schools south of Exeter.
On June 17, 1940, she married Leo W. (Swede) Murphy, her high school sweetheart. They enjoyed 49 years together, raising six children on the family farm.
While their children attended St. Stephen's Catholic School, Wilma was active in the Home and School Association. In the early 1960's she worked at the Exeter Rexall Drug store. When Memory Manor opened in 1965, she was on the first staff of caregivers, then worked as secretary for her sons at Murphy Plumbing and Heating until 1984.
After Swede died in 1989, Wilma continued to live in the house they built when they were married, until she moved to the Exeter Care Center at age 90. Throughout her life, she was an inspiration with her strong faith, graceful demeanor, and love of family.
Kolaches, canasta, cooking and crafts are among the many things Wilma shared with family. With dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren, she always had plenty of visitors, as well as activities to attend. She enjoyed her many friends, including those in bridge and pinochle groups, fitness classes, St. Stephen's Altar Society and Exeter Woman's Club. Wilma enjoyed travel, reading, and working crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters, and a son-in-law. She is survived by her brother, Bill Victor of Northridge, California; three daughters and sons-in-law, three sons and daughters-in-law; 17 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Her children and their spouses are: Kathleen and Bob Harre of rural Exeter, Bill and Carol Murphy of Crete, Tim and Sherrill Murphy of Omaha, Kriss and Gib Fendrick of Omaha, Barry and Sylvia Murphy of Exeter, and Rose and Dan Vodvarka of Lincoln.
Funeral services 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at the St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Exeter. Rosary services Monday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter,NE. Visitation Monday, from 1 p.m. until rosary at the Farmer Funeral Home in Exeter. Memorials are in care of the family. Interment will be in the Exeter Cemetery.
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 1B
20-20
Votipka, William head M W 39 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Votipka, Rose Wf F W 34 m 18 Neb Czech Czech
Votipka, Helen Dtr F W 15 S Neb Neb Neb
Votipka, Wilma Dtr F W 13 S Neb Neb Neb
Votipka, Valasta Vivian Dtr F W 11 S Neb Neb Neb
Votipka, Lucile Dtr F W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Votipka, William Jr Son M W 4 S Neb Neb Neb
Thursday, Nov 15, 2007 - 11:37:26 am CST
The memorial Mass for Leonard G. Vyhlidal Sr., 79, of Fremont will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont.
He died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at Fremont Area Medical Center.
He was born June 20, 1928, in North Bend to John and Helen (Pavel) Vyhlidal. He grew up in North Bend and was a graduate of North Bend High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from Sept. 10, 1946, to Dec. 30, 1947. He moved from North Bend to Fremont in 1951 and was employed at Hormel Foods Corporation. He returned to North Bend and operated the Dairy Dream from 1965 to 1972. In 1976, he returned to Fremont and owned and operated Len's Liquor Store until 1982.
He married Helen Vavak on Dec. 29, 1951, at St. John's Catholic Church in Prague.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont, American Legion Post 20 of Fremont, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8223 of North Bend and was a former member of the North Bend Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include: his wife; a son, Leonard Vyhlidal Jr. of Fremont; two daughters, Carol (Mrs. Doug) Dale of Fremont and JoAnn (Mrs. Francis) Zakovec of Morse Bluff; a sister, Leona Loehr of Fremont; five grandchildren, Jeff and Jason Dale, Mike Albert, Ryan and Brent Zakovec; and four great-grandchildren, Allison, Abbey and Ethan Dale and Haley Zakovec.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant daughters; a sister, Wilma Chromy; and three brothers, Edward, John and Emil Vyhlidal.
The Rev. Ron Battiato will officiate Saturday's service. There is no visitation, however, the register book may be signed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. The book signing continues one hour prior to service time Saturday at the church. The United States flag will be presented by the Fremont Honor Guard of VFW Post 854 and American Legion Post 20 at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be given to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
The Fremont Tribune Newspaper, Fremont, Nebraska, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
Paul Williams provided a copy of her actual death certificate. She was listed as Elizabeth Bailey, and shown as a widow (2). Her residence at the time of her death was 611 W. 34th Street, Kansas City. The informant was a Mrs. Georgia Kella of 3708 S. Benton, relationship not indicated. Elizabeth was buried at Forest Hill Cdemetery.
Paul indicates she appears to have been the widow of Isaac Bailey.
Paul Williams located her birth record from Rockcastle County, Kentucky. She is shown as Martisha Waddle, born 13 August 1858, to John Woddle and Susan McLemore.
Paul also located a copy of her death certificate. It instead has her date of birth as August 15, 1860. She was shown as the daughter of Louise McLemore and John Waddell of Kentucky, and the widow of Alfred Lambert. At her time of death, Mary had been a resident of Kansas City for 49 years, her home being located at 2820 Peery. She died of Chronic Myocarditis, aggravated by a case of Influenza of 10 days duration. She was buried at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Informant was Mrs. Albert T. Lambert.
Name:Kansas City Times
Repository:Kansas City Public Library
Author: Publisher
Kansas City Public Library 14 West 10th St. Kansas City, MO 64105 (816) 701-3400
Detail:Microfilm year 1943
Date:Saturday, Jan. 23, 1943 Pg 14
Actual text:
Lambert
Mrs. Mary M. Lambert, age 82 years, passed away at the home of her son, Mr. Albert T. Lambert, 2820 Peery, January 21, 1943. Mrs. Lambert is survived also by 2 daughters Mrs. Anna B. O'Reilly 2820 Peery; Mrs. Mabel Jenkins, Pico, Calif.; 2 brothers, S.V. Waddell, 533 S. Drury; Robert Waddell, 224 Eaton; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services from the Gates Chapel,State Line @ 41st, Saturday afternoon, January 23rd @ 2 o'clock, burial Forest Hill cemetery
Paul Williams supplied a copy of his actual death certificate. He was listed as Samuel V. Waddell of 533 S. Drury, Kansas City, the husband of Rachel Waddell. His usual occupation was shown as a retailer of Ice and Coal, and the informant was Robert Waddell of Chelsea, relationship not indicated. His place of birth was shown as Level Green, Kentucky. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City. Paul indicates that has wife preceded him in death in 1926. Her maiden name, difficult to read, appears to be Rachel GOODSON.
Paul Williams provided a copy of her original death certificate. She is shown as the widow of William Henry Start, and a resident of 2800 Cypress, Kansas City, The informant is a Mrs. Maloney of the same address, relationship unknown. She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Both FindAGrave and the US Social Security Applications and Claims index show her as a daughter of George Leslie Waddle and Clara Rebecca Sudderth Waddle.
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Name: Andrew Jackson Wade
Event Date: 29 Sep 1972
Event Place: Lufkin, Angelina, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 79 years
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 29 Oct 1892
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Eunice Wade
Father's Name: Andrew Jackson Wade Sr.
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Molley Crow
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Barber
Residence Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Liberty Hill Cemetery
Burial Place: , San Augustine, Texas
Burial Date: 29 Sep 1972
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2223986
Digital Folder Number: 4169329
Image Number: 3278
Reference ID: cn71745
Collection: Andrew Jackson Wade, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
Mrs. Billie Marie Anders of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at a Lufkin hospital at the age of 93.
Mrs. Anders was born January 28, 1927, in San Augustine County to parents Lewis B. Wade and Lula B. (Norwood) Wade. She was a dedicated wife and mother, finding great joy in taking care of her loved ones' needs. She and her husband Aubrey were faithful members of Holly Grove Baptist Church for the past several years.
Her survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Necy Anders of Pollok, Texas, and Wade and Lisa Anders of Clinton, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Wade Anders, Emily DelaFosse, Ginny Tolar, Zibbie Anders, Kathy Atchley, Toby Anders, Whitney Flick, and Bailey Johnson; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey D. Anders, in 2016; a son, Robert Earl Anders; her parents, Lewis B. and Lula B. Wade; and her sister, Bess Mae Buck.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
A graveside service is set for 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2020, at Macune Cemetery, located at 311 County Road 316 near San Augustine.
Pallbearers: Luccasse DelaFosse, Zibbie Anders, Wade Anders, Clint Tolar, Toby Anders, and Koby Johnson. Honorary pallbearers: Ray Ryan, Jay DelaFosse, Brantley Atchley, and Caleb Flick.
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Name: Dorsey Leo Wade
Death Date: 05 Jan 1973
Death Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 83 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1890
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: J. W. Wade
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Margaret Carswell
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2242393
Digital Film Number: 4167700
Image Number: 1084
Reference Number:
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
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Name: Flora Ann Wade
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 01 Mar 1938
Event Place: , San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1872
Birthplace: San Augustine, Texas
Father's Name: Andrew J Wade
Mother's Name: Mary Adelia Crow
Certificate Number: 15112
GS Film number: 2117658
Digital Folder Number: 005144925
Image Number: 03086
Collection: Flora Ann Wade, "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976"
1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 3
Enumerated 10 February 1920
SD 326 ED 178 Sheet 21B
415-415
Wade, Jasper Hd M W 45 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Wade, Zemma Wife F W 37 M Tx Tx La
Wade, Felix Son M W 19 W Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Wade, Clayton Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Lewis A Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Mary B Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Estelle M Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Leoma Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Murrel Son M W 3 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Laura Dtr F W 1 0/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McMullen, Flora Sister F W 49 W Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP #3
Enumerated April 23, 1930
ED 203-6 SD 19 Sheet 8A Stamped 216
145-145
Wade, Jasper W Hd M W 55 Wd 23 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Wade, Mary B. Dtr F W 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Estelle Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Wade, Loma Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Farm Laborer
Wade, Murl Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Wade, Laura Str F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Loraine Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Wade, Sidney Son M W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
146-146
Wade, Clayton Hd M W 27 M Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Wade, Lidy B Wf F W 29 Tx Tx Tx
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Name: John Curtis Wade
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Aug 1971
Event Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1896
Birthplace: , Texas
Father's Name: Andrew J Wade
Mother's Name: Molly Crow
Certificate Number: 59479
GS Film number: 2223314
Digital Folder Number: 005145912
Image Number: 01106
Collection: John Curtis Wade, "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976"
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Name: Emma Self
Death Date: 06 Nov 1918
Death Place: Bannister, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 30 years 11 months 21 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 28 Nov 1887
Birthplace: San Augustine Co. Tex.
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Wade
Father's Birthplace: San Augustine Co Tex
Mother's Name: Margrett Carswell
Mother's Birthplace: San Augustine Co Tex
Occupation: House Wife
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: St Cacune burial yard
Burial Place:
Burial Date: 07 Nov 1918
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2073413
Digital Film Number: 4033247
Image Number: 2279
Reference Number: v X cn 52502
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
A transcription of the Macune Cemetery instead lists her as born 28 Nov 1888, died 6 Dec 1918, and indicates she was the wife of H. W. SELF. Her full name is also listed as Laura Emma Self.
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Name: Margaret Eliza Henry
Death Date: 04 Nov 1967
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: white
Death Age: 86 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 Jul 1881
Birthplace: San Augustine Co., Tex.
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Wade
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Margaret Carswell
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Homemaker
Place of Residence: Houston, Harris, Texas
Cemetery: Macune Cemetery
Burial Place: San Augustine County, Texas
Burial Date: 06 Nov 1967
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2138820
Digital Film Number: 4027190
Image Number: 765
Reference Number: cn 72644
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Page 11
Sydney C. Wade
Funeral services for Sydney C. Wade, 81, of San Augustine were held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007 at First Baptist Church in San Augustine. Burial followed at Crow Cemetery in San Augustine County. Bro. David Burcham officiated. He died July 11, 2007 in Carthage.
Sydney C. Wade was born in the Macune community in San Augustine County on April 28, 1926 to W. M. Jasper Wade and Zemma Woods. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and First Baptist Church in San Augustine.
He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine was in charge of arrangements.
Ross Robert Wadzinski, died unexpectedly after a years-long struggle with addiction.
Born to parents, Robert and Mary Ellen (Cada) Wadzinski, in Schuyler, NE, Ross was on the move early-from the toddler who escaped and made his way down to the Felco gas station, to the Schuyler Junior High, teen taking first place in the 400-meter dash at the state track meet. He was fast.
In earlier years, Ross enjoyed winter sledding, summer firecrackers, and fishing at the family cabin in Fremont, NE. While he grew to appreciate different music than his father, swapping classic rock for rap, he still embraced a family tradition, becoming a fourth-generation cheesemaker for a time.
Ross could analyze any mechanical issue, often prepared spicy food (the hotter, the better,) and loved his two children. But neither his passions nor repeated treatment programs could break the grip alcohol and drugs had on his life.
Ross is survived by his son, Asher Wadzinski of Sheridan, WY; his daughter, Allison Mueller of Kellogg, IA; his father, Robert Wadzinski (Carole Tillotson) of Newton; his brother, Reid Wadzinski of Newton; and his sisters, Katie Wadzinski of Minneapolis, MN, and Kristine Wadzinski of Columbus, NE. Ross was preceded in death by his mother.
Visitation is Sunday, September 8, 2024, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Newton. There will be a Rosary Service at the church at 10:00 a.m., prior to the funeral Mass. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Schuyler, NE.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Robert Wadzinski to help cover funeral and burial expenses. Any remaining funds will be donated to Hope Ministries.
From the Columbus (NE) Telegram, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy
Elaine A. Bartkowiak- Saginaw, Michigan - Elaine A. Bartkowiak was welcomed into heaven by Jesus and her loving husband Norbert on January 12, 2012, at the Cartwright Care Center.
Elaine, age 83, was the daughter of the late Reeta (Smith) and Robert Wagner. Elaine married the love of her life, Norbert, on July 15,1948. He predeceased her on December 12, 2011.
Elaine enjoyed spending time with her family up north, baking, square dancing, bird watching and gardening. She is survived by three sons, Robert (Cindy) Bartkowiak, Ronald (Sandi) Bartkowiak, Randy (Mimi) Bartkowiak; four granddaughters, Christina (Scott) Moore, Jamie (Brandon) Girard, Jenna (Alex) Kowalkoski, Ashley Bartkowiak and her fianc?e Aaron Olsen; two grandsons, Matthew and Dakota Busch; four great grandchildren, Kyle, Chloe, Kaitlin and Kaden; many nieces and nephews; and her puppy she loved dearly, Abbey.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Jean, her brother, Robert Wagner, and sister, Laurice Watters.
The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at W.L. Case and Company, Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road. Rev. Don Milton will officiate with burial at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral chapel on Sunday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Alzheimer's Association www.casefuneralhome.com
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 24, 1911
Local Items, Page Four
Mrs. John Zinnecker went to Kingston Tuesday to visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. C. Ross.
Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 21, No. 41
Friday, February 18, 1926
Mrs. Zinnecker's Funeral Held Today
Mrs. John Zinnecker passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Striffler, at Cass City, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, after a serious illness of two weeks' duration. Her health has been poor all winter. Funeral services will be conducted at the Striffler residence this (Friday) afternoon by Rev. C.F. Smith.
Elizabeth Wagner was born at Pirmesens, Germany on March 19, 1849. At the age of 19, she was united in marriage with John Zinnecker. Mr. Zinnecker came to the United States in 1868, his wife and baby daughter following him a year later. The family first settled at Ionia and later at Carson City. Mr. and Mrs. Zinnecker came to Cass City in 1880 and started farming operations on a farm three miles east of town. They lost their barn and farm produce in the fire of 1881, but were fortunate in saving their home. After a few years, they moved to Cass City where they resided until Mr. Zinnecker's death on June 18, 1924. Mrs. Zinnecker has made her home with her children since that time. She was a member of the Evangelical church at Cass City.
She leaves seven children, Mrs. W.D. Stiffler, and Mrs. Lester Bailey of Cass City, Geo. Zinnecker of Montana, Wm. Zinnecker of Deford, Mrs. C.W. Clark of Caro, Mrs. Grover Blades of Big Creek, California, and Mrs. John Thiel of Hobart, Indiana. Two children preceded the mother in death.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
When Robert was 16 years of age, his father gave his consent to join the Air Corps during World War I.
From 1948 until his retirement in 1973, he owned and managed United Wholesalers Inc. He and Reeta moved to Saginaw (Bridgeport) in 1954, and Robert lived there until his death.
At the time of the 1930 census, he was a boarder in the Shelby County home of James and Ella NEWTON. James was an Ice Man. Floyd had no occupation listed.
SABINE COUNTY REPORTER
9 Feb 2000
Floyd Wagstaff, 89, of Tyler died Saturday, Feb. 5, at a Tyler hospital. Wagstaff was born Jan. 8, 1911, in Shelby County and had lived in Tyler since 1945. He was a retired athletic director of Tyler Junior College and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors: three daughters, Becky Craig of Rowlette, Betsy Caddell of Richardson, and Peggy Smith of Tyler; two brothers, Travis Wagstaff of Madisonville and Robert "Bob" Wagstaff of Bronson; two sisters, Netta Hanna of Jacksonville and Bonnie Myers of Hide-a-way Lake; and six grandchildren, Jay Caddell, Ryan Caddell, Jennifer Dwyer, Melissa Dwyer, Preston Smith, and Frances Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Nell Wagstaff, in 1992. Funeral services were held Feb. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, Tyler, with Tommy King officiating. Interment was at Cathedral in the Pines, Tyler. Pallbearers: Dr. Joe Prud'homme, Vernon Harton, Cecil Roach, Babe Hallmark, David Lunceford, Herb Richardson, Hollis Pinyan, and Jimmy Acker. Honorary pallbearers were former TJC players. Memorial contributions may be made to the Floyd and Nell Wagstaff Endowed Athletic Scholarship Fund at TJC Foundation. Lloyd James Funeral Homes of Tyler, directors.
Foy E. Wagstaff, 83, died Saturday, November 22, 1997, at Briarcliff Health Care Center in Tyler.
Wagstaff, a former resident of Beaumont, was retired from Texas Rehabilitation Commission as a counselor.
Survivors: son Mark Wagstaff of Van; brother Travis Wagstaff of Madisonville, Floyd Wagstaff of Tyler, and Robert H. Wagstaff of Bronson; sisters, Bonnie Myers of Lindale and Onita Hanna of Jacksonville; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held November 24 at Isable Chapel. Interment followed at Isable Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson.
Name: Minnie Iva King
Death Date: 27 Aug 1953
Death Place: Center, Shelby, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 50 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 23 Dec 1902
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: W. R. Wagstaff
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Carrie Johnson
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Center, Shelby, Texas
Cemetery: Fairview Cemetery
Burial Place: Center, Shelby, Texas
Burial Date: 28 Aug 1953
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2113983
Digital Film Number: 4165742
Image Number: 2003
Reference Number: CN 48055
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
At the time of the 1930 census, he was listed as a Teamster for a lumbermill in Panola County. His son Travis was shown as a farm laborer. Ten years earlier, he was in Shelby County, and listed as a farmer. Burt Wagstaff, a 73 year old widower born in Georgia, was listed as his father, and was living in his household as well.
1920 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 4
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 189 Sheet 7A
117-129
Wagstaff, Richard Head m W 40 M Tx Ga Tx Farmer
Wagstaff, Pearl Wf F W 36 M Tx Tx Ark
Wagstaff, Travis Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Floyd Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Etta Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Phoy E. Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Bonnie G Dtr M (sic) W 3 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Burt Father M W 73 Wd Ga Ga Ga Farmer
1930 Census
Texas, Panola County, Precinct 5
Enumerated April 12, 1930
ED 183-12 SD 12 Sheet 6A Stamped 184
116-119
Wagstaff, Richard S Hed M W 5? M 28 Tx Ga Tx Teamster Lumber Mill
Wagstaff, Pearl Wf F W 46 m 23 Tx Tx Ark
Wagstaff, Travis Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Wagstaff, Etta Dtr F W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Foy E Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Wagstaff, Bonnie G Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Harlon Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Oneta Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Wagstaff, Cristene Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
The Sabine County Reporter
January 1, 2009, Page 8
Robert Harlon Wagstaff
Funeral services for Robert Harlon Wagstaff, 88, of Bronson, were held at 11:00 a.m. , Saturday, December 27, 2008, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gene Samford officiating. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in Center. He died December 23, 2008, in Newton.
He was born October 9, 1920, in Shelby County to Richard and Pearl Permenter Wagstaff, the seventh of nine children. He had been a resident of Sabine County for forty-one years.
He volunteered for the Army Air Corp. He trained in Las Vegas at AAF Gunnery School (Spec Sperry Turrets). He was assigned as a tail gunner on a B26 Martin Maruder and flew 56 missions over Europe from bases in England, France and Belgium. He attained the rank of Staff Sgt. and was discharged on July 7, 1945. He worked 39 years as a teacher, coach and administrator in the public schools of Texas. He was employed by Brazosport ISD in Freeport for 11 years, Lufkin ISD for 10 years, and West Sabine ISD for 18 years. During his tenure at Brazosport he earned his Masters Degree from the University of Houston. He retired as superintendent at West Sabine ISD in 1985.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bettye Bragg Wagstaff of Bronson, daughter Lou Ann Wagstaff of Whitehouse, a granddaughter Cory and her husband Rob Blackmon, great grandchildren Caylor Brynn Blackmon, Brock Wagstaff Blackmon, and Tyler Robert Blackmon all of Brownsboro, a sister Neta Hanna of Jacksonville, brothers-in-law Winfred Wright of Port Neches and Hollis McMullen of Quitman, and many nieces and nephews.
Contributions to the Jon Robert Wagstaff Memorial Scholarship Fund, Rt. 3, Box 3037, Bronson, TX 75930 will be greatly appreciated by the family.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2009)
A nearly identical obituary appeared in the December 31, 2008 Sabine County Reporter.
Book Three A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS by Robert Cecil McDaniel (Texian Press: Waco, Texas, 1998) states that Robert H. Wagstaff, US Army Air Corps, Staff Sergeant, armorer, gunner, July 1942 to July 1945, served in the European Theater, flew 56 combat missions from Great Saling, England, Tille Air Force Base, France, and Leculot Field, Belgium, awarded the Air Medal with ten Oak Leaf Clusters, and two Presidential Unit Citations.
Rev. Travis Richard Wagstaff, 91, of Huntsville died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Memorial Hospital in Huntsville.
Bro. Wagstaff was born Aug. 16, 1909, in Joaquin as a son of the late Richard and Lula (Permenter) Wagstaff and was a longtime resident of the Huntsville area. He served as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Madisonville for 24 years.
Survivors: two sons, Rev. Richard Wagstaff and wife Martha of Huntsville and Rev. Robert Wagstaff and wife Diane of The Woodlands; a daughter Mary Carden and husband John of Huntsville; a brother, Robert H. Wagstaff of Bronson; two sisters, Bonnie Myers of Lindale and Oneta Hannah of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Marie Wagstaff on May 24, 2001.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Madisonville with Dr. J.W.L. Adams officiating and Judge Frank Robinson offered personal comments. Interment followed at McAdams Cemetery.
Madisonville Funeral Home of Madisonville, directors.
She was said to be the aunt of Rosina Wahl, the first wife of John Adam Benkelman, the son of Adam and Catherine Benkelman. Date of death based on her tombstone, which was difficult to read and may be in error. BonnieMargaret Jacobs refers to her as Catharina Wahl
Kathy Bonnell shows a Catharina Wahl, born 19 Sept 1837 in B?rtlingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany, who was a daughter of Johannes Wahl and Anna Catharina Weihler. This MAY be the same person. If they are the same women, then she would nto be aunt of Rosina Wahl, but more likely a cousin. Rosina's father did have a sister Evan Catharina, but that sister was some 34 years older than John Schwegler, and unlikely to have been his first wife.
Per the MEMOIRS OF JOHN A. BENKELMAN by Hilda Jane Stickley Benkelman, Rosina was a German girl who came over to the United States when she was 13. She was the niece of John Schwegler's wife. She met John Benkelman in New York state, when he was visiting relatives. They married and returned to Michigan, and spent the first winter of their married live with Adam and Catherine Benkelman. John built a house in town for he and Rosina. Adam suggested that he and Catherine move to the house in town and John and Rosina stay on the farm. He offered to sell his farm to John and Rosina for $5,000, less the cost of the house in town. John at first declined, but Rosina spoke up, offering to help John with the farmwork so they could quickly pay off the debt. She worked side by side with her husband, like a man, often in her bare feet to save her shoes. They raised wheat and corn. They shocked up the corn in large loose shocks so they could sit inside and husk it after winter set in. Rosina caught a bad cold one winter, which developed into T.B. She was sick all winter and died in the spring. She and John had been married about 8 years.
In Art Peck's book, he notes that she was probably a member of the Wahl family of Zell, a village near Bortlingen. Catherine, first wife of John Schwegler, was her aunt.
A transcription of her tombstone reads:
Benkleman, Rosina,d. 3 May 1886, 28y 5m 28d, w/o JA
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1900 Census
Alabama, Mobile, Pr No 1 Vol 43 Page 4, Citronelle
Enumerated 5 June 1900
SD 1 ED 79 Sheet 4A
Central Street
82-82
McGrew, Julia Head W F Jun 1862 37 Wd 4/4 Miss Miss Ireland
McGrew, Maggie J Dtr W F Dec (sic) 1883 (sic) 16 S Ala Miss Miss Teacher
McGrew, Marie Dtr W F Dec 1883 16 S Ala Miss Miss At School
McGrew, John Son W M Dec 1886 16 S Ala Miss Miss At School
McGrew, Minnie Dtr Dec 1889 10 S Ala Miss Miss At School
Phillips, Margaret Mother W F Sept 1827 Wd 2/2 Ireland Ireland Ireland
1930 Census
Alabama, Mobile, Pr. 1, Citronelle Town
Enumerated 14 Apr 1930
ED 49-1 SD 9 Sheet 8A
180-188
Craft, Gilbert J Head M W 43 M 22 Ala NY NY Salesman Auto
Craft, Minnie Wf F W 40 M 19 Ala Miss Ala
Craft, Gilbert J SOn M W 17 S Ala Ala Ala
181-189
McGrew, Julia M Head F W 68 Wd 20 Ala England Ireland
Gartman, William R Boarder M W 51 S Ala Ala Ala Millwright sawmill
"[Canada Waite] was the child born in captivity to Benjamin Waite, the hero of the early days, who with Stephen Jennings made the perilous trip to Canada in the Winter to ransom captives taken in the memorable attack on Hatfield, Sept. 19, 1677." Daily Hampshire Gazette, 22 October 1972
Laurie Sue Wakefield Reed grew up in Adrian, a small town in Michigan, the middle child in a family of seven. Avid reading beginning in grade school led to the desire to travel and experience the larger world. At age 19, she and a friend she met at girl scout camp toured Europe together, staying in hostiles, traveling by Eurail, joining in with the hundreds of other young people from around the world doing the same.
A few years later, after graduating from Western Michigan University with a dual degree in English and Philosophy, she moved to South Korea and served as a Peace Corps volunteer. On her way back home, she stopped in Eugene to visit a friend, fell in love with the mountains and ocean, and decided to make this town her home. Laurie thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, hiking through the forests, swimming in the lakes, even completing a technical climb to the apex of Mt. Washington. She spent many adventurous days with friends at the ocean, completing over 100 scuba dives, including a shark dive in Fiji.
Wanting to have a career that truly helped people, Laurie pursued a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Puget Sound. After working for others, she opened a private practice to focus on promoting autonomy of the needs of people with rheumatoid diseases and various types of arthritis. A plaque on her clinic wall described it best: "It's a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together"
During this time Laurie met and married artist and craftsman, Dave Reed. After twenty-four years of marriage, they decided to pursue separate dreams.
At the age of sixty-five, Laurie retired, flying to Africa the next day. She was there a month, visiting five countries. Seeing the native animals in their natural setting had been a dream since childhood.
Upon her return home, she was diagnosed with end stage ovarian cancer and told, regrettably, that she had only three to six months left of life. Focus was on "getting papers in order". On a flight to Michigan to participate in spreading her deceased brother's ashes, she was seated next to a man flying to South Carolina to visit his son. A week later, on the flight home, the same man, John Sugar, was again seated next to her. They enjoyed their conversations and decided to have dinner together to celebrate this coincidence. They ended up falling in love.
To their surprise and delight, Laurie lived another four years, feeling quite well. During this time she traveled, skied in the mountains and swam in the ocean. She wrote a book, laughed and played with her growing family and friends, thoroughly enjoying the new love she stumbled into along the way.
Laurie passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by both parents, a sister, and two brothers. She is survived by one brother, eight nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements being made by Musgrove Family Mortuary.
Published by Musgrove Mortuary & West Lawn Memorial Park on Feb. 18, 2022.
The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that Vicki Lynn graduated from Adrian High School and was accepted to Western Michigan University in the fall.
Last name shown as Walden, Waldron, and Walder.It appears that Walder is the actual name, as this is the name shown on the Texas Birth Index record of her son, F.H. McLemore, Jr. and her daughter, Martha Ozelia.
Billy John Waldon, 54, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at CHI St. Lukes Memorial Hospital.
Billy was born on October 22, 1967 in Livingston, Texas to Johnny Waldon and Wilma Jean Latham Waldon Dickerson. He was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.
He is survived by his brothers, Roy Buddy Waldon of Hemphill, Benny Waldon and wife, Dorothy of Alvarado, Texas, Bobby Waldon and wife, Stacy of Hemphill, Steven Waldon and wife, Kim of La Marque, Texas, Robert Dickerson and wife, Donna Kay of Hemphill, Charles Dickerson and wife Patsy of Milam, and Tommy Dickerson and wife, Peggy of Hemphill; sister, Judy Latham and husband, Ronnie of Lufkin and Jeannie Adkison of Hemphill.
He was preceded in death by his parents Johnny Waldon and Wilma Jean Latham Waldon Dickerson; and sisters, Claire Denby and Jennifer "Jan" Linzy.
A Graveside Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022 in Springhill Cemetery in Hemphill, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Pat Jacks officiating.
Condolences and memories can be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 23, 2022, page 8
Kathy Casagrande writes that Claiborne Waldroup was born Claiborne Parrish Waldrop 1-11-1792 in South Carolina. Claiborne is the son of Hezekiah Waldrop born circa 1772 and Martha Davenport. Hezekiah Waldrop was the child of John Waldrop b. circa 1732 in Hanover Co., VA and Tabitha Parrish. This family can be traced further back to Michael Waldrop b. circa 1680 in VA. The father of Claiborne Waldroup died in MS after 1850 in possibly Holmes County. Paula Jones, a family researcher, states that Claiborne Parrish Waldrop always spelled his name as WALDROP.
No listings for Waldrop or any spelling variation in the Sabine Parish cemetery records.
The History of Sabine Parish, Louisiana (author John Belisle, The Sabine Banner Press, 1912) states that "in 1860 the white population of Sabine Parish numbers about four thousant, and there were less than two thousand slaves. There were few really wealthy people in the parish, and many owned not more than one of two slaves. the owners of six or more in 1861 included C. P. Waldrup.
1850 Census
Louisiana, Sabine Parish
Enumerated 27 Aug 1850
Stamped 108
33-41
Claiborne Waldroup 52 M Farmer 5000 SC
Frank Waldroup 19 M Labourer Miss
Hiram Waldroup 16 None Miss
Samuel Waldroup 14 M Miss
Napoleon Waldroup 12 Miss
Darius Waldroup 9 M Miss
At the time of the 1880 Federal Census, she was living with her son and daughter-in-law, William M. and Rachel Cobb, in Bayou San Miguel, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
Paula Jones writes that Francis Plummer Waldrop was her third great grandfather, and that he married Clarissa J. Shaw. She has more information on this line, and can be reached at Paulaj@crcom.net.
Casagranda notes she is LIKELY a daughter of Claiborne P. Waldroup, also of Sabine Parish. James and Martha are not listed on the 1860 Sabine Parish census.Howard Waldrop notes it was actually her husband, James, who was a son of Claiborne Parrish and Mary Ann Waldrop. Paula Jones confirms this, and shows that Martha was the daughter of James D. Waldrop and Sarah Rigsby.