Nettie Utesch

F, b. 1883
Father*August Utesch b. 7 Mar 1849, d. 24 Jan 1925
Mother*Wilhelmina Peters b. 31 Jul 1851, d. 28 Jan 1929
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1883Nettie Utesch was born in 1883 at Benton, Iowa.
She was the daughter of August Utesch and Wilhelmina Peters.

Albert Utesch

M, b. 6 August 1886
Father*August Utesch b. 7 Mar 1849, d. 24 Jan 1925
Mother*Wilhelmina Peters b. 31 Jul 1851, d. 28 Jan 1929
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1886Albert Utesch was born on 6 August 1886 at Washinton, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of August Utesch and Wilhelmina Peters.

William Utesch

M, b. 16 April 1889, d. August 1978
Father*August Utesch b. 7 Mar 1849, d. 24 Jan 1925
Mother*Wilhelmina Peters b. 31 Jul 1851, d. 28 Jan 1929
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1889William Utesch was born on 16 April 1889 at Washinton, Plymouth, Iowa.
He was the son of August Utesch and Wilhelmina Peters.
DeathAugust 1978William Utesch died in August 1978 at Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 89.

Louise Bertha Jans

F, b. 28 November 1876, d. 25 February 1950
Father*Peter Jans b. 19 Oct 1834, d. 29 Dec 1903
Mother*Wilhelmina C. Albert b. Dec 1840, d. 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouise Bertha Jans was also known as Janz.
Married Name19 November 1897As of 19 November 1897,her married name was Utesch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 November 1876Louise Bertha Jans was born on 28 November 1876 at Lowden, Cedar, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Peter Jans and Wilhelmina C. Albert.
Marriage19 November 1897Louise Bertha Jans married Paul Richard Utesch, son of August Utesch and Wilhelmina Peters, on 19 November 1897 at LeMars, Plymouth, Iowa.
Death25 February 1950Louise Bertha Jans died on 25 February 1950 at at home, Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, at age 73 Mrs Paul Utesch (Louise Bertha Jans) obituary.
Akron Register Tribune March 9, 1950 - Mrs Paul Utesch (Louise Bertha Jans) obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Springfield, Cedar, IowaLouise Bertha Jans was listed as a daughter in Peter Jans's household on the 1880 Census at Springfield, Cedar, Iowa.1

Children of Louise Bertha Jans and Paul Richard Utesch

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0331 Page Number 77B.

Alvena A. Jans

F, b. February 1870, d. before 1950
Father*Peter Jans b. 19 Oct 1834, d. 29 Dec 1903
Mother*Wilhelmina C. Albert b. Dec 1840, d. 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlvena A. Jans was also known as Alvina.
Married NameHer married name was Friske.
Name VariationAlvena A. Jans was also known as Venice.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlvena A. Jans married William Friske.
BirthFebruary 1870Alvena A. Jans was born in February 1870 at Cedar, Iowa, also reported as 03 Dec 1870.
She was the daughter of Peter Jans and Wilhelmina C. Albert.
Deathbefore 1950Alvena A. Jans died before 1950.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 August 1870Springfield, Cedar, IowaAlvena A. Jans was listed in Peter Jans's household on the 1870 Census at Springfield, Cedar, Iowa; listed as Peter Jones.1
1880Springfield, Cedar, IowaAlvena A. Jans was listed as a daughter in Peter Jans's household on the 1880 Census at Springfield, Cedar, Iowa.2

Child of Alvena A. Jans and William Friske

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 20. Dwelling 149.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0331 Page Number 77B.

Lilden Jans

F, b. 1875, d. before 1950
Father*Peter Jans b. 19 Oct 1834, d. 29 Dec 1903
Mother*Wilhelmina C. Albert b. Dec 1840, d. 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLilden Jans was also known as Tilden.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1875Lilden Jans was born in 1875 at Cedar, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Peter Jans and Wilhelmina C. Albert.
Deathbefore 1950Lilden Jans died before 1950.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Springfield, Cedar, IowaLilden Jans was listed as a daughter in Peter Jans's household on the 1880 Census at Springfield, Cedar, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0331 Page Number 77B.

Wilhelmina Caroline Jans

F, b. 19 March 1882, d. 9 June 1951
Father*Peter Jans b. 19 Oct 1834, d. 29 Dec 1903
Mother*Wilhelmina C. Albert b. Dec 1840, d. 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 September 1898As of 9 September 1898,her married name was Utesch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1882Wilhelmina Caroline Jans was born on 19 March 1882 at Cedar, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Peter Jans and Wilhelmina C. Albert.
Marriage9 September 1898Wilhelmina Caroline Jans married Charles Utesch, son of August Utesch and Wilhelmina Peters, on 9 September 1898 at Johnson, Plymouth, Iowa.
Death9 June 1951Wilhelmina Caroline Jans died on 9 June 1951 at age 69.

Edward H. Jans

M, b. 31 March 1885, d. February 1971
Father*Peter Jans b. 19 Oct 1834, d. 29 Dec 1903
Mother*Wilhelmina C. Albert b. Dec 1840, d. 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 March 1885Edward H. Jans was born on 31 March 1885 at Cedar, Iowa.
He was the son of Peter Jans and Wilhelmina C. Albert.
DeathFebruary 1971Edward H. Jans died in February 1971 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 June 1900Akron, Plymouth, IowaEdward H. Jans was listed as a son in Peter Jans's household on the 1900 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.1
21 April 1910Akron, Plymouth, IowaEdward H. Jans was listed as a son in Wilhelmina C. Albert's household on the 1910 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED112. Dwelling 201.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED119. Dwelling 206.

Charles F. Jans

M, b. circa 1868, d. after 1950
Father*Peter Jans b. 19 Oct 1834, d. 29 Dec 1903
Mother*Wilhelmina C. Albert b. Dec 1840, d. 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles F. Jans was also known as Charley.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1868Charles F. Jans was born circa 1868 at Iowa.
He was the son of Peter Jans and Wilhelmina C. Albert.
Marriagecirca 1896Charles F. Jans married Freda Monn, daughter of Joe Monn and Dora Yoward, circa 1896.
Deathafter 1950Charles F. Jans died after 1950.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 August 1870Springfield, Cedar, IowaCharles F. Jans was listed in Peter Jans's household on the 1870 Census at Springfield, Cedar, Iowa; listed as Peter Jones.1
1880Springfield, Cedar, IowaCharles F. Jans was listed as a son in Peter Jans's household on the 1880 Census at Springfield, Cedar, Iowa.2
April 1910Westside, Nobles, MinnesotaCharles F. Jans was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Westside, Nobles, Minnesota.3
10 January 1920Sioux, Plymouth, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.4
1 January 1925Sioux, Plymouth, IowaHe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Sioux, Plymouth, Iowa.
8 April 1930Portland, Plymouth, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.5

Children of Charles F. Jans and Freda Monn

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 20. Dwelling 149.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0331 Page Number 77B.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED157. Dwelling 23.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 91.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED27. Dwelling 48.

Frank Jans

M, b. circa 1874, d. after 1950
Father*Peter Jans b. 19 Oct 1834, d. 29 Dec 1903
Mother*Wilhelmina C. Albert b. Dec 1840, d. 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1874Frank Jans was born circa 1874 at Iowa.
He was the son of Peter Jans and Wilhelmina C. Albert.
Deathafter 1950Frank Jans died after 1950.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Springfield, Cedar, IowaFrank Jans was listed as a son in Peter Jans's household on the 1880 Census at Springfield, Cedar, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0331 Page Number 77B.

Edward P. Utesch

M, d. 9 October 1979
Father*Paul Richard Utesch b. 2 Sep 1875, d. 21 Nov 1963
Mother*Louise Bertha Jans b. 28 Nov 1876, d. 25 Feb 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Edward P. Utesch was the son of Paul Richard Utesch and Louise Bertha Jans.
Marriage16 February 1927Edward P. Utesch married Cora Elizabeth Casler, daughter of William Casler and Martha Hughes, on 16 February 1927.
Death9 October 1979Edward P. Utesch died on 9 October 1979.

Child of Edward P. Utesch and Cora Elizabeth Casler

Cora Elizabeth Casler

F, b. 12 March 1909, d. 19 October 2003
Father*William Casler d. b Oct 2003
Mother*Martha Hughes d. b Oct 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 February 1927As of 16 February 1927,her married name was Utesch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1909Cora Elizabeth Casler was born on 12 March 1909.
She was the daughter of William Casler and Martha Hughes.
Marriage16 February 1927Cora Elizabeth Casler married Edward P. Utesch, son of Paul Richard Utesch and Louise Bertha Jans, on 16 February 1927.
Death19 October 2003Cora Elizabeth Casler died on 19 October 2003 at Le Mars, Akron, Iowa, at age 94 Cora Utesch, 94, of Le Mars, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003 at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars.
Cora Elizabeth Casler was born March 12, 1909, in Seney, the daughter of William and Martha (Hughes) Casler. Cora attended country school near Merrill, and later Merrill High School.
Cora was united in marriage to Edward P. Utesch on Feb. 16, 1927, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Johnson Township, rural Merrill. Ed and Cora farmed near Merrill and later moved to a farm north of Le Mars where they lived until retiring. They moved to Le Mars in February 1973. Ed died Oct. 9, 1979. After Ed died, Cora enjoyed spending the winter months in Oklahoma and Texas with her daughters.
Cora was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. She treasured the time with her children and grandchildren. She has made her home at the Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars since November 1995.
Survivors include her children, Donna Whitaker of Frisco, Texas, Lois Johnson and Edward and Marilyn Utesch, all of Le Mars; a son-in-law, Donald Witt of Bartelsville, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren, David Witt, Linda Sohl, Stephen Witt, Jeffrey Witt, Donita Wendt, Kathleen Rice, Phillip Whitaker Jr., Paul Whitaker, Susan Cook, Prescott Whitaker, Charles Johnson, Robert Johnson, Michael Johnson, Beth Robey, and Mark Utesch; 27 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Ella Utesch of Akron.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Joyce Witt on June 7, 1999; two sons-in-law, Phillip Whitaker and Melvin Johnson; two great-grandsons, Warren Rice and Russell Whitaker; four sisters, Mildred Galland, Alva Jaynes, Ruth Waite, and Mary Ellen Schwartzkopf; and a brother, George Casler.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Le Mars with the Rev. Gary Landsness officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitations will be after 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Cora's grandsons.

Child of Cora Elizabeth Casler and Edward P. Utesch

William Casler

M, d. before October 2003
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Casler married Martha Hughes.
Deathbefore October 2003William Casler died before October 2003.

Children of William Casler and Martha Hughes

Martha Hughes

F, d. before October 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Casler.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMartha Hughes married William Casler.
Deathbefore October 2003Martha Hughes died before October 2003.

Children of Martha Hughes and William Casler

Phillip Whitaker

M, d. before October 2003
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore October 2003Phillip Whitaker died before October 2003.

Melvin Johnson

M, d. before October 2003
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore October 2003Melvin Johnson died before October 2003.

Joyce Utesch

F, d. 7 June 1999
Father*Edward P. Utesch d. 9 Oct 1979
Mother*Cora Elizabeth Casler b. 12 Mar 1909, d. 19 Oct 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Witt.
Life EventDateDescription
Joyce Utesch was the daughter of Edward P. Utesch and Cora Elizabeth Casler.
Death7 June 1999Joyce Utesch died on 7 June 1999.

Mildred Casler

F, d. before October 2003
Father*William Casler d. b Oct 2003
Mother*Martha Hughes d. b Oct 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Galland.
Life EventDateDescription
Mildred Casler was the daughter of William Casler and Martha Hughes.
Deathbefore October 2003Mildred Casler died before October 2003.

Alva Casler

F, d. before October 2003
Father*William Casler d. b Oct 2003
Mother*Martha Hughes d. b Oct 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jaynes.
Life EventDateDescription
Alva Casler was the daughter of William Casler and Martha Hughes.
Deathbefore October 2003Alva Casler died before October 2003.

Ruth Casler

F, d. before October 2003
Father*William Casler d. b Oct 2003
Mother*Martha Hughes d. b Oct 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Waite.
Life EventDateDescription
Ruth Casler was the daughter of William Casler and Martha Hughes.
Deathbefore October 2003Ruth Casler died before October 2003.

Mary Ellen Casler

F, d. before October 2003
Father*William Casler d. b Oct 2003
Mother*Martha Hughes d. b Oct 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schwartzkopf.
Life EventDateDescription
Mary Ellen Casler was the daughter of William Casler and Martha Hughes.
Deathbefore October 2003Mary Ellen Casler died before October 2003.

George Casler

M, d. before October 2003
Father*William Casler d. b Oct 2003
Mother*Martha Hughes d. b Oct 2003
Life EventDateDescription
George Casler was the son of William Casler and Martha Hughes.
Deathbefore October 2003George Casler died before October 2003.

Alvina C. Leopold1

F, b. circa 1887, d. before 1954
Father*(?) Leopold
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlvina C. Leopold was also known as Alwina.
Married NameHer married name was Bubs.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlvina C. Leopold married William C. Bubs, son of Albert Bubs and Minnie C. Zornow.
Birthcirca 1887Alvina C. Leopold was born circa 1887 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of (?) Leopold.
Deathbefore 1954Alvina C. Leopold died before 1954.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaAlvina C. Leopold was listed as wife in William C. Bubs's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
DateLocationDescription
21 September 1916Akron Register newspaperOn 21 September 1916 at Akron Register newspaper Wm. Bubs and family are rejoicing over the arrival of a new son on Thursday
of last week.
The Edwin Klemme family, of Ruble, Ia., and Rose Bubs, of Akron, visited at
the Wm. Bubs home and became acquainted with the new boy.

Children of Alvina C. Leopold and William C. Bubs

Citations

  1. [S204] California Death Records (published), listed in the California death index of Howard Bubs.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED252. Dwelling 72.

Howard Charles Bubs

M, b. 14 September 1916, d. 31 August 1985
Father*William C. Bubs b. 9 Jan 1883, d. Jan 1967
Mother*Alvina C. Leopold b. c 1887, d. b 1954
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUHoward Charles Bubs obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence California.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1916Howard Charles Bubs was born on 14 September 1916 at South Dakota.
He was the son of William C. Bubs and Alvina C. Leopold.
Death31 August 1985Howard Charles Bubs died on 31 August 1985 at San Diego, California, at age 68.1
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaHoward Charles Bubs was listed as a son in William C. Bubs's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
1930Spink, Union, South DakotaHoward Charles Bubs was listed as a son in William C. Bubs's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.
DateLocationDescription
21 September 1916Akron Register newspaperOn 21 September 1916 at Akron Register newspaper Wm. Bubs and family are rejoicing over the arrival of a new son on Thursday
of last week.
The Edwin Klemme family, of Ruble, Ia., and Rose Bubs, of Akron, visited at
the Wm. Bubs home and became acquainted with the new boy.
19 June 1928LeMars Sentinel, IowaOn 19 June 1928 at LeMars Sentinel, Iowa, Howard Bubs, of near Spink, S.D., is visiting this week with his cousin, Erwin Klemme.

Citations

  1. [S204] California Death Records (published).
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED252. Dwelling 72.

Luella Noami Bubs

F, b. 29 September 1903, d. 3 August 1985
Father*Albert Bubs b. 29 Jun 1859, d. Feb 1948
Mother*Minnie C. Zornow b. Dec 1862, d. 1927
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 September 1922As of 5 September 1922,her married name was Koplin.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECULuella Noami Bubs obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1903Luella Noami Bubs was born on 29 September 1903 at Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Albert Bubs and Minnie C. Zornow.
Marriage5 September 1922Luella Noami Bubs married John August Koplin on 5 September 1922.
Death3 August 1985Luella Noami Bubs died on 3 August 1985 at Akron, Iowa, at age 81 Mrs. John Koplin, 81, of Akron, died Saturday, August 3, at the Akron Nursing Home after a brief illness.

The former Luella Naomi Bubs was born Sept. 29, 1903 to Albert and Minnie Zornow Bubs, near Spink, S.D. She married John Koplin Sept. 5, 1922, in Union county, S.D. She farmed with her husband north of Spink for 62 years before entering the Akron Nursing Home in July of 1985.

She was a member of Brule Creek Lutheran Church and was very active in ALCW, holding several offices in that organization.

Survivors include her husband John; three sons, Eldon of Winona, Minn., John L. of Eau Claire, Wisc., and Ronald of San Diego, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Warren (Loraine) Hoffman of Shreveport, LA, Mrs. Arnold (Norma) Morehead of Buhl, Idaho, and Mrs. Duane (Shirley) Lauters of Fresno, Calif; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Anna, Rose and Lydia; a brother, William; and a grandson, John E. Koplin.

Memorial Services – Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Rural Elk Point – Rev. Marvin Ketterling, Officiant – Wednesday, August 7, 1985, 10:30 a.m. – Prayer Service, August 6, 7:30 p.m. – Music – "Beyond The Sunset" – "How Great Thou Art" – Karen Nygard, Vocalist – Congregation Singing – "Rock of Ages", Hymn 327 – "What A Friend" Hymn 439 – Mrs. Leverne Klemme, Organist – Casket Bearers – Lowell Larsen, Herman Klar, Walter Klemme, Bill Bubs, Roberts Klemme, Gordon Klemme – Funeral Arrangements – Schroeder Funeral Home.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 April 1910Spink, Union, South DakotaLuella Noami Bubs was listed as a daughter in Albert Bubs's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
20 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaLuella Noami Bubs was listed as a daughter in Albert Bubs's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
1930Union, South DakotaLuella Noami Bubs was listed as wife in John August Koplin's household on the 1930 Census at Union, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
21 September 1916Akron Register newspaperOn 21 September 1916 at Akron Register newspaper Luella Bubs returned Saturday from Ruble, Ia., where she has been staying in the home of her sister, Mrs. Edwin Klemme.
16 August 1917Iowa Old PressOn 16 August 1917 at Iowa Old Press Luella Bubs returned the first of the week from a week's visit in the home
of her sister, Mrs. Edwin Klemme, of Ruble, Iowa.
1 April 1930LeMars SentinelOn 1 April 1930 at LeMars Sentinel Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Klemme spent Monday at the home of Mrs. Klemme's sister, Mrs. Koflen, at Spink, S.D.
26 February 1960Plymouth, IowaOn 26 February 1960 at Plymouth, Iowa, attended surprise party held for Mrs Anna (Bubs) Klemme, hosted by her son Walter.

Children of Luella Noami Bubs and John August Koplin

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Dwelling 13.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED252. Dwelling 70.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

John August Koplin

M, b. 28 August 1898, d. 2 July 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn August Koplin was also known as Koflen.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUJohn August Koplin obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Green Valley, Pima, Arizona.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 August 1898John August Koplin was born on 28 August 1898 at Sioux City, Iowa.
Marriage5 September 1922He married Luella Noami Bubs, daughter of Albert Bubs and Minnie C. Zornow, on 5 September 1922.
Death2 July 1995John August Koplin died on 2 July 1995 at Buhl, Twin Falls, Idaho, at age 96.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Union, South DakotaJohn August Koplin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Union, South Dakota.1

Children of John August Koplin and Luella Noami Bubs

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Norma Nadine Koplin

F, b. 15 December 1926, d. 12 December 2009
Father*John August Koplin b. 28 Aug 1898, d. 2 Jul 1995
Mother*Luella Noami Bubs b. 29 Sep 1903, d. 3 Aug 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Morehead.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNorma Nadine Koplin married Arnold Duane Morehead.
Birth15 December 1926Norma Nadine Koplin was born on 15 December 1926 at Spink, Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John August Koplin and Luella Noami Bubs.
Death12 December 2009Norma Nadine Koplin died on 12 December 2009 at age 82 Norma Nadine Morehead, 82, was born near Spink, S.D. on Dec. 15, 1926. She married Arnold Morehead in 1945. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Baker of Buhl; son, Michael (Yoko) Morehead of Boise; brothers and sisters, Eldon, Loraine, Shirley, Jack and Ronald; sisters-in-law, Alverta and Bev; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers-in-law and a nephew.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Union, South DakotaNorma Nadine Koplin was listed as a daughter in John August Koplin's household on the 1930 Census at Union, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Arnold Duane Morehead

M, b. 26 March 1925, d. 2 January 1997
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageArnold Duane Morehead married Norma Nadine Koplin, daughter of John August Koplin and Luella Noami Bubs.
Birth26 March 1925Arnold Duane Morehead was born on 26 March 1925 at Plymouth, Iowa.
Death2 January 1997He died on 2 January 1997 at age 71.

Shirley Roane Morehead

F, b. 13 July 1927, d. 20 October 2012
Father*Strachey Morehead
Mother*Goldie Jones
Charts
Trin Klemme Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 September 1945As of 15 September 1945,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1927Shirley Roane Morehead was born on 13 July 1927 at Akron, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Strachey Morehead and Goldie Jones.
Marriage15 September 1945Shirley Roane Morehead married Gordon George Klemme, son of Alfred August Klemme and Rosina Josephine Bubs, on 15 September 1945.
Death20 October 2012Shirley Roane Morehead died on 20 October 2012 at Akron, Iowa, at age 85 Shirley Klemme, 85, of Akron, Iowa passed away, Saturday, October 20, 2012, at the Akron Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron on Saturday, October 27, at 11:00 AM. Pastors Dawn Quame and Glenn Packiam will officiate. Visitation with the family will commence at 10:00 AM until service time. Lunch and fellowship will immediately follow the service in the church basement. The Carlsen Funeral Home- Schroeder Chapel in Akron is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Roane Morehead was born July 13, 1927 in Akron, Iowa, the daughter of Strachey and Goldie (Jones) Morehead. She graduated from Akron High School in 1945.

She was united in marriage to Gordon Klemme on September 15, 1945. Shirley was a long time member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was active in ladies aide.

Shirley was an energetic person, had a gift for serving others, and made frequent visits to the elderly. She was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling, bridge club, and ballroom dancing. Shirley loved spending time visiting with family and friends. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years: Gordon Klemme of Akron IA; her daughters: Roxanne Michael and husband Bill of Akron IA, Coyla Trotzig and husband Joe of Naples, FL; her granddaughters: Holly Packiam and husband Glenn of Colorado Springs, CO, Alison MacPhail and husband Danny of Modesto CA, Abby Milbrodt and husband Mark of Springdale, AK; great grandchildren: Sophia, Norah, Jonas, and Jane Packiam, Ava and Landon Milbrodt; her sister: Betty Klemme and husband Harvey of Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Strachey and Goldie Morehead; her brother: Arnold Morehead; and her granddaughter: Jayna Trotzig.

Memorials can be sent in Shirley Klemme's name to the Akron Care Center Building Fund or Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Dorothy Baack

F, b. 9 September 1921, d. 16 May 2010
Father*Carl Baack d. b 1962
Mother*Katherine Plueger d. a 1962
Charts
Trin Klemme Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name31 August 1947As of 31 August 1947,her married name was Klemme.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 September 1921Dorothy Baack was born on 9 September 1921.
She was the daughter of Carl Baack and Katherine Plueger.
Marriage31 August 1947Dorothy Baack married Wilmer Clarence Klemme, son of Alfred August Klemme and Rosina Josephine Bubs, on 31 August 1947 at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Craig, Iowa.
Death16 May 2010Dorothy Baack died on 16 May 2010 at age 88 LE MARS, Iowa -- Dorothy M. Klemme, 88, of Le Mars died Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Craig, Iowa. The Rev. Sarah Nye will officiate. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today, with the family present 5 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home of Le Mars. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral on Wednesday. Stories, memories and expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Dorothy M. Baack was born Sept. 9, 1921, on the family farm near Craig, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Katherine (Plueger) Baack. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Craig. Dorothy was the oldest of five children, Donald, Duane, Doris, and Delores.

Dorothy attended country school near her home. She then attended Western Union (Westmar College) in Le Mars and earned a teaching certificate. Dorothy used her certificate to teach school in Craig and at country schools in Grant Township. During World War II, she and a friend spent a summer in Minneapolis assembling bomb fuses.

After the war, Dorothy was united in marriage to Wilmer C. Klemme on Aug. 31, 1947, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Craig. They were blessed with three children, Terry, Steve and Lori. In 1948, the couple moved to a farm in the Akron, Iowa area. They farmed near Ruble, Iowa, until Wilmer was killed in a farm accident on March 9, 1963. After Wilmer's death the family moved to Le Mars. Dorothy returned to Westmar College and earned her full teaching certificate which allowed her to teach school at Remsen Union from 1966 until her retirement in 1986. She taught several elementary grades but mostly taught kindergarten.

Dorothy was a longtime member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Craig, where she participated in church organizations throughout the years. She was the first woman to serve on the church council. She spent many years teaching Sunday School and helping the education committee. Dorothy enjoyed her retirement years by traveling all over the world. She also enjoyed reading, gardening and making quilts for members of her family. She also did volunteer work with Life Skills, Christian Needs, Le Mars Historical Museum, and the hospital Auxiliary gift store.

She will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Terry and his wife, Connie of Le Mars, and Steve and his wife, Lilo of Geneva, Switzerland; five grandchildren, Lyndsey of Le Mars, Alexander and Alison of South Amboy, N.J., Timothy and Patrick of Geneva, Switzerland; a brother, Duane Baack and his wife, Peggy of Littleton, Colo; and a sister, Doris Haage of Le Mars.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilmer; an infant daughter, Lori; an infant sister, Delores; and a brother, Donald.

Memorials in Dorothy's name may be directed to Hospice of Siouxland or the Floyd Valley Hospital.

Child of Dorothy Baack and Wilmer Clarence Klemme

(?) Leopold

M

Children of (?) Leopold

Loretta L. W. Bubs

F, b. 24 June 1909, d. 10 April 1993
Father*William C. Bubs b. 9 Jan 1883, d. Jan 1967
Mother*Alvina C. Leopold b. c 1887, d. b 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Voegeli.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECULoretta L. W. Bubs obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLoretta L. W. Bubs married Edwin Joseph Voegeli, son of Joseph Voegeli and Anna Stuessi.
Birth24 June 1909Loretta L. W. Bubs was born on 24 June 1909 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of William C. Bubs and Alvina C. Leopold.
Death10 April 1993Loretta L. W. Bubs died on 10 April 1993 at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaLoretta L. W. Bubs was listed as a daughter in William C. Bubs's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
1930Spink, Union, South DakotaLoretta L. W. Bubs was listed as a daughter in William C. Bubs's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED252. Dwelling 72.

William A. J. Bubs

M, b. 21 August 1913, d. 16 June 1998
Father*William C. Bubs b. 9 Jan 1883, d. Jan 1967
Mother*Alvina C. Leopold b. c 1887, d. b 1954
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUWilliam A. J. Bubs obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Webster, Day, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 August 1913William A. J. Bubs was born on 21 August 1913 at Ohio.
He was the son of William C. Bubs and Alvina C. Leopold.
Death16 June 1998William A. J. Bubs died on 16 June 1998 at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaWilliam A. J. Bubs was listed as a son in William C. Bubs's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
1930Spink, Union, South DakotaWilliam A. J. Bubs was listed as a son in William C. Bubs's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED252. Dwelling 72.

Erma Eleanor Anna Bubs

F, b. 24 August 1911, d. 17 April 1995
Father*William C. Bubs b. 9 Jan 1883, d. Jan 1967
Mother*Alvina C. Leopold b. c 1887, d. b 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 June 1931As of 10 June 1931,her married name was Carlson.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUErma Eleanor Anna Bubs obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 August 1911Erma Eleanor Anna Bubs was born on 24 August 1911 at Ohio.
She was the daughter of William C. Bubs and Alvina C. Leopold.
Marriage10 June 1931Erma Eleanor Anna Bubs married Leonard Edward Carlson, son of George Leonard Carlson and Emma M. Kiewel, on 10 June 1931 at Elk Point, Union, South Dakota.
Death17 April 1995Erma Eleanor Anna Bubs died on 17 April 1995 at age 83.
Burialafter 17 April 1995She was buried after 17 April 1995 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
Erma E and Leonard E Carlson tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaErma Eleanor Anna Bubs was listed as a daughter in William C. Bubs's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
1930Spink, Union, South DakotaErma Eleanor Anna Bubs was listed as a daughter in William C. Bubs's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.
15 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaErma Eleanor Anna Bubs was listed as servant (became daugther-in-law the following year) in George Leonard Carlson's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED252. Dwelling 72.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED15. Dwelling 130.

Louis H. Leopold

M, b. circa 1884
Father*(?) Leopold
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1884Louis H. Leopold was born circa 1884 at Ohio.
He was the son of (?) Leopold.

Henry F. Leopold

M, b. 5 April 1888
Father*(?) Leopold
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 April 1888Henry F. Leopold was born on 5 April 1888.
He was the son of (?) Leopold.

Fred H. Leopold

M, b. 8 June 1890
Father*(?) Leopold
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 June 1890Fred H. Leopold was born on 8 June 1890.
He was the son of (?) Leopold.

Charles A. Leopold

M, b. 6 December 1900, d. August 1968
Father*(?) Leopold
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUCharles A. Leopold obtained US Social Security Card at Ohio; last residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1900Charles A. Leopold was born on 6 December 1900.
He was the son of (?) Leopold.
DeathAugust 1968Charles A. Leopold died in August 1968 at age 67.

Dorothy M. Jaeger

F, b. 23 January 1923, d. 10 January 2008
Father*Harold Jaeger
Mother*unknown (?)
Charts
Patrick Henry Kaney Descendants Chart
John A. Croal Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 January 1951As of 20 January 1951,her married name was Kaney.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 January 1923Dorothy M. Jaeger was born on 23 January 1923 at Kansas.
She was the daughter of Harold Jaeger and unknown (?)
Marriage20 January 1951Dorothy M. Jaeger married Terrance Sherwood Kaney, son of Albert Charles Kaney and Wenonah Magli Sherwood, on 20 January 1951 at Salina, Kansas, The marriage of Dorothy Jaeger and Terrance S. Kaney will be solemnized at 1:30 Saturday at the First Baptist church by the Rev. Robert Steiger. No formal invitations have been issued, but all friends are welcome. Their engagement was announced earlier by Miss Jaeger's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jaeger, 120 East Wilson. The prospective bridegroom is a staff sergeant in the Air Force, stationed at Barksdale Air Force base. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Kaney, North Freedom, Wis. He will take his bride to Shreveport, La., to live.
Dorothy Jaeger - Terrance S. Kaney marriage announcement - 21 Jan 1951 - The Salina Journal (Salina, KS)
Death10 January 2008Dorothy M. Jaeger died on 10 January 2008 at Kansas at age 84.
Burialafter 10 January 2008She was buried after 10 January 2008 at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Ellis, Kansas.