Fred A. Shabo

M, b. 15 October 1920, d. 1 April 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 October 1920Fred A. Shabo was born on 15 October 1920.
Marriage1 November 1946He married Althea Rebecca Rands, daughter of Clarence Ray Rands and Hopewell R. Whittemore, on 1 November 1946 at Alaska.
Divorcebefore 1962Fred A. Shabo and Althea Rebecca Rands were divorced before 1962.
Death1 April 1983Fred A. Shabo died on 1 April 1983 at Florida at age 62.

Lloyd F. Hames

M, b. 26 June 1927, d. 12 April 2013
Father*Luther Lee Hames
Mother*Vivian Johnson
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 June 1927Lloyd F. Hames was born on 26 June 1927.
He was the son of Luther Lee Hames and Vivian Johnson.
Death12 April 2013Lloyd F. Hames died on 12 April 2013 at age 85.

Walter Langville Morrison

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWalter Langville Morrison was also known as Langville.

Winnie Jean Mollet

F, b. 31 January 1932, d. 4 September 2019
Father*Walter Charles Mollet b. 30 Jan 1906, d. 22 Jul 1972
Mother*Winifred Louise Young b. 19 Mar 1908, d. 22 May 1990
Winnie Jean (Mollet) Pickens
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWinnie Jean Mollet was also known as S. Jean.
Married Name16 June 1951As of 16 June 1951,her married name was Pickens.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1932Winnie Jean Mollet was born on 31 January 1932 at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Walter Charles Mollet and Winifred Louise Young.
Baptism1933Winnie Jean Mollet was baptized in 1933 at First Lutheran Church, Lake Andes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Marriage16 June 1951She married Gerald Wayne Pickens on 16 June 1951 at Yakima, Yakima, Washington.
Death4 September 2019Winnie Jean Mollet died on 4 September 2019 at Everett, Snohomish, Washington, at age 87.

Child of Winnie Jean Mollet and Gerald Wayne Pickens

Gerald Wayne Pickens

M, b. 31 May 1931, d. 23 September 2014
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald Wayne Pickens was also known as Jerry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 May 1931Gerald Wayne Pickens was born on 31 May 1931.
Marriage16 June 1951He married Winnie Jean Mollet, daughter of Walter Charles Mollet and Winifred Louise Young, on 16 June 1951 at Yakima, Yakima, Washington.
Death23 September 2014Gerald Wayne Pickens died on 23 September 2014 at Washington at age 83.

Child of Gerald Wayne Pickens and Winnie Jean Mollet

Marcia Kay Mollet

F, b. 15 February 1941, d. 27 June 2010
Father*Harold D. Mollet b. 20 Jan 1909, d. 9 Jan 1972
Mother*Verla Marie Nelsen b. 18 Feb 1916, d. 15 Jan 2005
Marcia Mollet Jacobs
Marcia Kay Mollet - Ronald W. Jacobs engagement announcement 03 June 1961 - The Daily Republic (Mitchell, SD)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 June 1961As of 24 June 1961,her married name was Jacobs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 February 1941Marcia Kay Mollet was born on 15 February 1941 at Huron, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Harold D. Mollet and Verla Marie Nelsen.
Marriage24 June 1961Marcia Kay Mollet married Ronald Wayne Jacobs, son of John H. Jacobs and Lena Margaret Hemeyer, on 24 June 1961 at Mitchell, South Dakota.
Marcia Kay Mollet - Ronald W. Jacobs engagement announcement 03 June 1961 - The Daily Republic (Mitchell, SD)
Death27 June 2010Marcia Kay Mollet died on 27 June 2010 at age 69 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Marcia K. (Mollet) Jacobs, Albuquerque, formerly of Rapid City, S.D., died Sunday, June 27, 2010, surrounded by her sons and family at the University of New Mexico Hospital. Marcia was born Feb. 15, 1941, to Harold and Verla Mollet in Huron, S.D. After graduating as valedictorian of her class in Wessington Springs, S.D., she attended Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, S.D., where she acquired her teaching certificate. During this time Marcia met Ronald W. Jacobs. They were married June 24, 1961 in Mitchell. She later received her teaching degree from Black Hills State College in Spearfish, S.D. Marcia had an impact on the many students she taught throughout her teaching career in Cortland, Neb., and the Piedmont (S.D.) and Stagebarn Elementary schools. Ron and Marcia built a home in Piedmont where they raised their three sons. After retirement they moved to Rapid City, where they enjoyed traveling and their family and friends until Ron's death in October 2003. Marcia then moved to Albuquerque, where she resided until her death. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. Survivors include three sons, Brent W. Jacobs, Albuquerque, Dayne (Charle) Jacobs, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Corey T. (Connie Sue) Jacobs, Rapid City; seven grandchildren, Samuel, Brooks, Benjamin, Emmalena, Daniel, Gideon and Eli; one brother, Lanning (Fran) Mollet, Yankton, S.D; and one sister, Charla (Bob) Shimp, Charleston, S.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald and her parents. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Grace Reformed Church in Rapid City, with the Rev. David Fagrey officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Piedmont Lions Club and the Quilting Group at Faith Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. Relatives and friends my sign an online guestbook for Marcia at www.osheimschmidt.com.

Merlin Lee Mollet

M, b. 3 April 1933, d. 20 March 2021
Father*Clarence Franklin Mollet b. 26 Jun 1906, d. 23 Sep 1983
Mother*Genevieve Eilene Gee b. 1 Apr 1906, d. 2 Aug 1998
Merlin Lee Mollet
Merlin (Lee) Mollet - circa 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMerlin Lee Mollet was also known as Lee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 April 1933Merlin Lee Mollet was born on 3 April 1933 at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
He was the son of Clarence Franklin Mollet and Genevieve Eilene Gee.
Death20 March 2021Merlin Lee Mollet died on 20 March 2021 at age 87 Age 87 of North Branch, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on March 20, 2021. He was born in Geddes, SD on April 3, 1933.

Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Genevieve Mollet. Born and raised on a farm, Lee had a strong work ethic and a drive to be the best he could be. After High School, Lee worked on the Ft. Randall Dam on the Missouri river at Pixtown, SD. Lee joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and became an Air Force pilot. Lee served 20 years of honorable service from 1952 to 1974 in the USAF, he retired at the rank of Major. His travels took him all over the world. Lee began his career as an airline pilot for North Central Airlines in 1959 based in Minneapolis, MN. He retired as a Senior Captain with Northwest Airlines in 1993. Lee lived in the Farmington, MN area for many years, he farmed extensively and had a good sized horse operation. Lee was a Mason and a Shriner. He loved Florida, and lived in the St. Petersburg and Melbourne Florida area. Lee enjoyed his RV, horse shows, and the Minnesota State Fair. He loved his grandchildren, and enjoyed watching them compete in sports, equestrian performances, and Boy Scouts.

Lee is survived by his wife, Molly (Marlene Vander Plaats); son, Bart (Barbara), daughter, Aleta (Brad) Sinclair; grandchildren, Taylor Sinclair, Matthew (Kamira) Mollet, Jonathan (Kelsey) Mollet, Avery (Nick) Salup, Daniel (McKenna) Mollet, Jillian Sinclair; three great-grandchildren; step-children, Shawn Grams and Sara (Eric) Christenson; step-grandchildren, Zach Christenson, Allie Christenson, and Raini Grams; brothers, Loren (Val), Ray (Barb), and Bill; many friends and extended family.

A celebration of Lee's life will be 2-6 PM Sunday, July 25th with a service beginning at 4 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home. Private interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1950Geddes, Charles Mix, South DakotaMerlin Lee Mollet was listed as a son in Clarence Franklin Mollet's household on the 1950 Census at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
DateLocationDescription
circa 1943Circa 1943 Clarence Mollet family portrait
Top row: Raymond, Loren, Merlin,
Bottom row: Clarence, Willis, Genevieve.
circa 1950Circa 1950 Clarence Mollet family portrait
Top row: Willis, Raymond, Merlin (Lee),
Bottom row: Clarence, Genevieve, Loren.
1951Geddes Community High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, South DakotaMerlin Lee Mollet graduated in 1951 at Geddes Community High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Lee Mollet 1951 senior portrait Geddes Community High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, SD
1956In 1956 Lee Mollet 1956 article excerpt - pilot Lt Merlin Lee Mollet lands plane with only one engine.
Lee Mollet 1956 article excerpt - pilot Lt Merlin Lee Mollet lands plane with only one engine
20061125 Hwy A1a 804, Satellite Beach, Brevard, FloridaHe lived in 2006 at 1125 Hwy A1a 804, Satellite Beach, Brevard, Florida.

Citations

  1. [S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED12-8. Sheet 14.

Dale Arlen Varuska

M, b. 28 February 1936, d. 1 December 2010
Father*James R. Varuska Jr. b. 11 Dec 1898, d. 6 Jul 1977
Mother*Dora Amelia Mollet b. 10 Aug 1909, d. 26 Dec 2006
Dale Arlen Varuska
Dale Varuska 1971
Dale Varuska 1951 freshman portrait Geddes Community High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, SD.jpg
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 February 1936Dale Arlen Varuska was born on 28 February 1936 at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
He was the son of James R. Varuska Jr. and Dora Amelia Mollet.
Death1 December 2010Dale Arlen Varuska died on 1 December 2010 at Grand Saline, Texas, at age 74 Dale A Varuska obituary.
Dale A Varuska obituary newspaper clipping
DateLocationDescription
1954Geddes High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, South DakotaDale Arlen Varuska graduated in 1954 at Geddes High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1
26 July 1971On 26 July 1971 Dale Varuska gets job as wrestling coach and football assistant at Dakota Wesleyan University.
Dale Varuska gets job as wrestling coach and football assistant at Dakota Wesleyan University 26 July 1971 The Daily Republic (Mitchell, SD)

Citations

  1. [S269] South Dakota Geddes High School Graduates, by Rootsweb.

Charlotte Audrey Varuska

F, b. 15 April 1940, d. 5 November 2002
Father*James R. Varuska Jr. b. 11 Dec 1898, d. 6 Jul 1977
Mother*Dora Amelia Mollet b. 10 Aug 1909, d. 26 Dec 2006
Charlotte Audrey Varuska
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameOctober 1958As of October 1958,her married name was Smith.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUCharlotte Audrey Varuska obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1940Charlotte Audrey Varuska was born on 15 April 1940 at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of James R. Varuska Jr. and Dora Amelia Mollet.
MarriageOctober 1958Charlotte Audrey Varuska married William Palmer Smith in October 1958 at Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.
Death5 November 2002Charlotte Audrey Varuska died on 5 November 2002 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 62 Charlotte Audrey Smith, age 62, died Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at Walter Reed Convalescent Center. Charlotte was a native of South Dakota and worked for the City of Hampton in food service until her retirement in 1990. She was preceded in death by her father, James Varuska. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Smith Sneed and her husband Mark; three sons, Bryan Smith and his wife Louise, Barry Smith and his wife Caroline and Bradley Smith and his wife Barbara; her mother, Dora M. Varuska; two brothers, Norman Varuska and his wife Connie and Dale Varuska and his wife Connie; and four grandchildren.
Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) 07 Nov 2002 - Charlotte Audrey (Varuska) Smith obituary
DateLocationDescription
1958Geddes High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, South DakotaCharlotte Audrey Varuska graduated in 1958 at Geddes High School, Geddes, Charles Mix, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S269] South Dakota Geddes High School Graduates, by Rootsweb.

Duane D. Anderson

M, b. circa 1934, d. before April 2013
Father*Joseph Benjamin Anderson b. 14 Dec 1897, d. 25 Oct 1966
Mother*Agnes Charlotte Mollet b. 17 Nov 1916, d. 4 Dec 1995
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDuane D. Anderson married Doris Lucas.
Birthcirca 1934Duane D. Anderson was born circa 1934 at Minnesota.
He was the son of Joseph Benjamin Anderson and Agnes Charlotte Mollet.
Deathbefore April 2013Duane D. Anderson died before April 2013.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Milaca, Mille Lacs, MinnesotaDuane D. Anderson was listed as a son in Joseph Benjamin Anderson's household on the 1940 Census at Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1938; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 48-14A.

Doris Lucas

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Anderson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDoris Lucas married Duane D. Anderson, son of Joseph Benjamin Anderson and Agnes Charlotte Mollet.

Darwin Gale Anderson

M, b. 25 September 1935, d. 18 April 2013
Father*Joseph Benjamin Anderson b. 14 Dec 1897, d. 25 Oct 1966
Mother*Agnes Charlotte Mollet b. 17 Nov 1916, d. 4 Dec 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 September 1935Darwin Gale Anderson was born on 25 September 1935 at Mille Lacs, Minnesota.
He was the son of Joseph Benjamin Anderson and Agnes Charlotte Mollet.
Death18 April 2013Darwin Gale Anderson died on 18 April 2013 at age 77 Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Our father and brother passed away on April 18, 2013 at the age of 77. Darwin Gale Anderson passed away and went to meet those who passed before him. Darwin was born to Joseph and Agnes Charlotte Anderson on September 25, 1935 in Milaca, MN. The family moved to Oregon where Darwin and his brother grew up. He joined the Air Force in 1954, going on to serve his country for over 20 years. His military service included stops in England, Thailand, Gemany, New Mexico, Washington and Idaho. After his military retirement, Darwin moved on to join the United States Postal Service where he became a loyal mail carrier until his retirement in 1995.Darwin married Frances Steinhamp in 1954. the couple went on to have 6 sons and 2 daughters. They later divorces and he settled in Salem until his death.He enjoyed taking cruises, attending horse races at the State Fair, hunting and listening to country music.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Duane Anderson. Survivors include his children, David and Fran Anderson of Lomita, CA, Darrel and Lori Anderson of Eagle, ID, Roger and Peggy Anderson of Twin Falls, ID, Lonny Anderson of Lyons, OR, Donny Anderson of Lyons, OR. Joseph and Ana Anderson of Wilsonville, OR. Lawana and Gary Frank of Sublimity, OR. and Renee and Kevin Axhelm of Stayton, OR. He is also survived by his caring brothers, Gary and Yvonne Anderson of Heppner, OR. and Lanny Jo Anderson of Salem, Or. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Services will by held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Restlawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens. Viewing will be Monday, April 22nd from 10:00 until 4:00 p.m. also at Restlawn Funeral Home.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Milaca, Mille Lacs, MinnesotaDarwin Gale Anderson was listed as a son in Joseph Benjamin Anderson's household on the 1940 Census at Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1938; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 48-14A.

Cleda B. Hug

F, b. 28 March 1917, d. 2 September 1992
Father*Julius S. Hug b. c 1885
Mother*Bertha (?) b. c 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJune 1950As of June 1950,her married name was Saathoff.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUCleda B. Hug obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Highland, Madison, Illinois.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1917Cleda B. Hug was born on 28 March 1917 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Julius S. Hug and Bertha (?)
Marriage6 June 1950Cleda B. Hug married Homer H. Saathoff, son of John Saathoff and Frieda Regina Plocher, on 6 June 1950.
Death2 September 1992Cleda B. Hug died on 2 September 1992 at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 April 1930Highland, Madison, IllinoisCleda B. Hug was listed as a daughter in Julius S. Hug's household on the 1930 Census at Highland, Madison, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60-48. Dwelling 130.

Darwin Saathoff

M, b. 17 July 1921, d. 1946
Father*John Saathoff b. 31 Mar 1884, d. 29 Apr 1951
Mother*Frieda Regina Plocher b. 14 Jun 1891, d. 13 Mar 1984
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDarwin Saathoff was also known as Sarthoff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1921Darwin Saathoff was born on 17 July 1921 at Illinois.
He was the son of John Saathoff and Frieda Regina Plocher.
Death1946Darwin Saathoff died in 1946.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 April 1930Burgess, Bond, IllinoisDarwin Saathoff was listed as a son in John Saathoff's household on the 1930 Census at Burgess, Bond, Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED3-3. Dwelling 27.