Rose Mae Specht

F, b. April 1890
Father*John Specht Sr. b. Apr 1852, d. 12 Nov 1925
Mother*Anna Margaret Kohn b. Nov 1857, d. 3 Apr 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRose Mae Specht was also known as Rosie.
Name VariationRose Mae Specht was also known as Rosa.
Married NameHer married name was Clark.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRose Mae Specht married William J. Clark.
BirthApril 1890Rose Mae Specht was born in April 1890 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Specht Sr. and Anna Margaret Kohn.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 June 1900Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaRose Mae Specht was listed as a daughter in John Specht Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.1
27 April 1910Sheridan, Cherokee, IowaRose Mae Specht was listed as a daughter in John Specht Sr.'s household on the 1910 Census at Sheridan, Cherokee, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Dwelling 119.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED25. Sheet 8B.

William J. Clark

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam J. Clark married Rose Mae Specht, daughter of John Specht Sr. and Anna Margaret Kohn.

Hilda E. George

F, b. 17 November 1912, d. 1988
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 November 1912Hilda E. George was born on 17 November 1912 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Death1988Hilda E. George died in 1988.

Wilbert W. George

M, b. 8 October 1914, d. June 1987
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUWilbert W. George obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 October 1914Wilbert W. George was born on 8 October 1914 at Iowa.
He was the son of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Marriage17 February 1938Wilbert W. George married Ruth Irene Bjorklund on 17 February 1938.
DeathJune 1987Wilbert W. George died in June 1987 at age 72.

Medard John George

M, b. 17 June 1916, d. 17 August 1980
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMedard John George obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Meriden, Cherokee, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMedard John George married Loretta Schiltz, daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Birth17 June 1916Medard John George was born on 17 June 1916 at Iowa.
He was the son of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Death17 August 1980Medard John George died on 17 August 1980 at Olmsted, Minnesota, at age 64.1

Citations

  1. [S329] Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 (published), State File Number: 020556.

Edgar Charles George

M, b. 2 July 1918, d. 1 May 1975
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUEdgar Charles George obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence not specified.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 July 1918Edgar Charles George was born on 2 July 1918 at Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Death1 May 1975Edgar Charles George died on 1 May 1975 at Cherokee, Iowa, at age 56.

Kathryn Florence George

F, b. 21 February 1922, d. 18 November 2007
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKathryn Florence George was also known as Catherine.
Married Name11 August 1947As of 11 August 1947,her married name was Mueller.
Married Name26 November 1976As of 26 November 1976,her married name was Jacobsen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1922Kathryn Florence George was born on 21 February 1922 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Marriage11 August 1947Kathryn Florence George married Emil Arnold Mueller on 11 August 1947.
Marriage26 November 1976Kathryn Florence George married Norman Jacobsen on 26 November 1976.
Death18 November 2007Kathryn Florence George died on 18 November 2007 at Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, at age 85.

Marie Louise George

F, b. 25 December 1924, d. 22 May 1988
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 May 1950As of 29 May 1950,her married name was Cronin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 December 1924Marie Louise George was born on 25 December 1924 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Marriage29 May 1950Marie Louise George married Joseph Cronin on 29 May 1950.
Death22 May 1988Marie Louise George died on 22 May 1988 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, at age 63.

Joseph L. George

M, b. 23 December 1926, d. 23 February 1996
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUJoseph L. George obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph L. George married Glenna M. (?)
Birth23 December 1926Joseph L. George was born on 23 December 1926 at Iowa.
He was the son of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Death23 February 1996Joseph L. George died on 23 February 1996 at age 69.

Paul A. George

M, b. 16 February 1929, d. 16 July 1995
Father*Mathias Bernard George Jr. b. 3 Jun 1883, d. 11 Jan 1951
Mother*Magdalena Glasmacher b. 10 Apr 1887, d. 26 Nov 1929
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUPaul A. George obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 February 1929Paul A. George was born on 16 February 1929 at Iowa.
He was the son of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Death16 July 1995Paul A. George died on 16 July 1995 at age 66.

Loretta Schiltz

F, b. circa 1923, d. before September 2005
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was George.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLoretta Schiltz married Medard John George, son of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher.
Birthcirca 1923Loretta Schiltz was born circa 1923 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Deathbefore September 2005Loretta Schiltz died before September 2005.

John Schiltz

M, b. 12 July 1883, d. 15 February 1994
Father*Peter Schiltz b. 18 Apr 1856, d. 4 Aug 1937
Mother*Margaret Delperdang b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 16 Apr 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 July 1883John Schiltz was born on 12 July 1883 at Iowa.
He was the son of Peter Schiltz and Margaret Delperdang.
Marriage15 October 1910John Schiltz married Susan Treinen, daughter of Michael Treinen and Mary Ann Bechen, on 15 October 1910.
Death15 February 1994John Schiltz died on 15 February 1994 at age 110.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Meadow, Plymouth, IowaJohn Schiltz was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Children of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 66.

Susan Treinen

F, b. 17 July 1889, d. 21 October 1960
Father*Michael Treinen b. Oct 1865, d. a Apr 1930
Mother*Mary Ann Bechen b. Jan 1867, d. a Apr 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSusan Treinen was also known as Trienen.
Name VariationSusan Treinen was also known as Susie.
Married Name15 October 1910As of 15 October 1910,her married name was Schiltz.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 July 1889Susan Treinen was born on 17 July 1889 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Michael Treinen and Mary Ann Bechen.
Marriage15 October 1910Susan Treinen married John Schiltz, son of Peter Schiltz and Margaret Delperdang, on 15 October 1910.
Death21 October 1960Susan Treinen died on 21 October 1960 at age 71.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Remsen, Plymouth, IowaSusan Treinen was listed as a daughter in Michael Treinen's household on the 1900 Census at Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.1
15 January 1920Meadow, Plymouth, IowaSusan Treinen was listed as wife in John Schiltz's household on the 1920 Census at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa.2

Children of Susan Treinen and John Schiltz

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED113. Dwelling 218.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 66.

Cletus V. Schiltz

M, b. 13 April 1932, d. 19 September 2005
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 April 1932Cletus V. Schiltz was born on 13 April 1932.
He was the son of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Death19 September 2005Cletus V. Schiltz died on 19 September 2005 at age 73 Cletus V. Schiltz, 73, of Remsen, died peacefully the morning of Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Aug. 14, 2005 in Merrill. He was surrounded by his wife and family at the time of his death.
Cletus was born into this world on April 13, 1932, on a farm near Remsen, the son of John and Susan (Treinen) Schiltz. He received his first years of education in the rural school system and the remaining years at St. Mary's Catholic School in Remsen. After graduating in 1949, he became a farm laborer in the Remsen area. On March 12, 1953, he entered the U.S. Army. He received his basic training at Fort Riley, Kan. He served in Korea during the Korean War, and was discharged Jan. 11, 1955. He then returned to the Remsen area and was again engaged in farming.
On Oct. 11, 1955, he married Marjorie Kessenich at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Neptune, rural Hinton. They made their home near Remsen, where they were engaged in farming until retiring in 2003. In 1986, he began working as a meat inspector for the USDA retiring from that position on July 8, 2005.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Garrigan Council and was Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight for the Monsignor Schemmel Council in Remsen for several years. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters for more than 50 years. He was Scout master for the Boy Scouts of America in Remsen for five years in the late 1960s. He served on both St. Mary's grade school and high school boards and was a past president of the high school board. He was a member of Post 220 American Legion and Post 3328 V.F.W. of Remsen and Post 0729 American Legion of Des Moines.
He loved his wife and family, spending time with his grandchildren and traveling out west. He enjoyed living in the country and loved sitting down to a competitive game of cards with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Remsen; five daughters, Debbie and her husband, Mike Swaynie of Littleton, Colo, Jean Haverkamp and her special friend, Mike Ruden, both of Remsen, Geralyn and her husband, Alan Hoefling of Marcus, Carmen and her husband, Rodney Wittkop of Worland Wyo., and Mary Lynn and her husband Dakin Schultz of Moville; four sons and their wives, Jeff and Lisa, Kevin and Faith, Rodney and Kris, Randy and Laura, all of Remsen; 27 grandchildren; three sisters, Rosemary Forkenbrock of Junction City, Kan., Armella and her husband, Larry Kurth of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Kathleen "Kitty" Pick of Remsen; a brother-in-law, Norman and his wife, Betty Treinen of Fort Dodge; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Callista and her husband, Pete Konz, Mathilda Treinen, Clarinda and her husband, Ken Holt, Loretta and her husband, Medard George, Norma and her husband, Clyde Means; and one brother, Vernon and his wife, Darlene Schiltz.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen with the Revs. Timothy Johnson and Jerry Stressman officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Remsen.
Friends may call any time after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fisch Funeral Home in Remsen. There will be a parish rosary at 3 p.m., a vigil prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and a rosary at 8 p.m. by the Catholic Order of Foresters followed by a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus honor guard and chalice service all at the funeral home.
Casketbearers will be Jeff Schiltz, Kevin Schiltz, Rodney Schiltz, Randy Schiltz, Mike Swaynie, Alan Hoefling, Rod Wittkop and Dakin Schultz.
Knights of Columbus honorary bearers will be Richard Boever, Donald Ortmann, Timothy Russell, Gilbert Schroeder, Dennis Slota and Lloyd Wolf.
Catholic Order of Foresters honorary bearers will be Clayton Harnack, Donald Konz, Steve Pick, Leedell Treinen, Max Treinen and Richard Wurth.

Rosemary Schiltz

F, b. August 1920
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRosemary Schiltz was also known as Rose Marie.
Name VariationRosemary Schiltz was also known as Mary.
Married NameHer married name was Forkenbrock.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1920Rosemary Schiltz was born in August 1920 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.

Armella B. Schiltz

F, b. 16 April 1925, d. 5 November 2007
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kurth.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUArmella B. Schiltz obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1925Armella B. Schiltz was born on 16 April 1925 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Death5 November 2007Armella B. Schiltz died on 5 November 2007 at age 82.

Callista Schiltz

F, b. 19 July 1911, d. 10 April 1992
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Konz.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUCallista Schiltz obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence not specified.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 July 1911Callista Schiltz was born on 19 July 1911 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Death10 April 1992Callista Schiltz died on 10 April 1992 at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Meadow, Plymouth, IowaCallista Schiltz was listed as a daughter in John Schiltz's household on the 1920 Census at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Child of Callista Schiltz

  • (?) Konz b. 7 Dec 1945, d. 25 Aug 2003

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 66.

Mathilda Schiltz

F, b. 15 July 1913, d. 19 January 1994
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Treinen.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMathilda Schiltz obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 July 1913Mathilda Schiltz was born on 15 July 1913 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Death19 January 1994Mathilda Schiltz died on 19 January 1994 at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Meadow, Plymouth, IowaMathilda Schiltz was listed as a daughter in John Schiltz's household on the 1920 Census at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 66.

Clarinda Schiltz

F, b. circa 1918, d. before September 2005
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Holt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Clarinda Schiltz was born circa 1918 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Deathbefore September 2005Clarinda Schiltz died before September 2005.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Meadow, Plymouth, IowaClarinda Schiltz was listed as a daughter in John Schiltz's household on the 1920 Census at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 66.

Norma Schiltz

F, b. circa 1927, d. before September 2005
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Means.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1927Norma Schiltz was born circa 1927 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Deathbefore September 2005Norma Schiltz died before September 2005.

Vernon A. Schiltz

M, b. 19 April 1915, d. 11 January 1998
Father*John Schiltz b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 15 Feb 1994
Mother*Susan Treinen b. 17 Jul 1889, d. 21 Oct 1960
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUVernon A. Schiltz obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 April 1915Vernon A. Schiltz was born on 19 April 1915 at Iowa.
He was the son of John Schiltz and Susan Treinen.
Death11 January 1998Vernon A. Schiltz died on 11 January 1998 at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 January 1920Meadow, Plymouth, IowaVernon A. Schiltz was listed as a son in John Schiltz's household on the 1920 Census at Meadow, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED126. Dwelling 66.

Ruth Irene Bjorklund

F, b. 30 December 1915, d. 11 June 2012
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 February 1938As of 17 February 1938,her married name was George.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 December 1915Ruth Irene Bjorklund was born on 30 December 1915 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
Marriage17 February 1938She married Wilbert W. George, son of Mathias Bernard George Jr. and Magdalena Glasmacher, on 17 February 1938.
Death11 June 2012Ruth Irene Bjorklund died on 11 June 2012 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 96.