James Harrison Harding Jr.

M, b. 23 July 1940, d. 26 January 2022
Father*James Harrison Harding Sr. b. 24 Apr 1910, d. 23 Nov 1988
Mother*Mary Louise London b. 28 Jan 1909, d. 14 Apr 2001
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James Harrison Harding Jr
James Harding 1959 senior portrait Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, Virginia
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 July 1940James Harrison Harding Jr. was born on 23 July 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.
He was the son of James Harrison Harding Sr. and Mary Louise London.
Death26 January 2022James Harrison Harding Jr. died on 26 January 2022 at age 81 James Harrison Harding, Jr. of New Kent, Virginia, left his earthly home and joined God’s Heavenly Choir on January 26, 2022 at 81 years of age. Jim was born July 23, 1940 in Richmond, VA, to James Harrison Harding, Sr. and Mary Louise London Harding. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and many wonderful friends and family, all of whom no doubt are celebrating his arrival. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Jane Lenke Harding; his children, James Harrison Harding, III of Oklahoma; Alexander R. Harding (Janel, loved as a daughter) of Florida; and Rebecca Harding Ingram (Steven, loved as a son) of Virginia. Jim’s grandchildren include Allen Graham (Brittney); Jacob Harding (Becca Ann); Zachary Harding; Victoria Harding; Rachel Ingram; and Sara Ingram; and a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Harriz-Harding. Jim is also survived by his brother, Tom Harding, and Tom’s daughter, Caroline Harding, both of Virginia; as well as his cousin, Mary Hobbs (Tom) of Virginia.

While all who loved Jim miss him terribly, what a life! Jim (AKA Hardware, Beak, Yoda, Fuzzy, and Color Sergeant) never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. Jim enjoyed racing anything, from go-karts to stock cars to his beloved Norton motorcycle, and had great stories about races, wrecks, and broken bones. Jim loved restoring and driving (OK, street racing) his classic Mopar cars. He became an excellent marksman, with a particular focus on black-powder longrifles. Jim made every effort to support his progeny in all of their endeavors, attending games, performances, meets, and programs with great love and pride, and even helped to establish the Band Boosters for the New Kent High School Marching Band.

After reconnecting with his first high school, Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Jim became instrumental in mentoring the AFJROTC cadets. In the words of AFJROTC Col. Eric Brewington, “Jim Harding was my one and only ‘Color Sgt’ and he made an impact on a lot of young people's lives. His patience, his showing that he cared regardless of a kid's race, sex, or background, was second to none. He was a father to many who did not have a father. He was a friend I will never, ever forget… I, along with many young soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines, will miss him dearly. Heaven just gained an outstanding man. Godspeed brother Harding and may you rest in peace.” His work with the TJHS AFJROTC led to his selection as a 2014 Boomer Magazine “Boomer and Shaker”. He was also involved with the George Wythe High School Class of 1961 Reunion Committee, re-establishing old and building new friendships fifty years after graduating!

His love of life took him and Jane all over the world, traveling extensively and engaging in many different countries and cultures. Early on, Jim explored his Scottish heritage (including attempting to play the bagpipes!) but Germany always held his heart. Jim served on the Board of Directors for the German American Sports Club (DSC) for several years, where he wore a wide variety of hats, but was best known in his role as the Burgermeister for the Richmond Oktoberfest, the social “mayor” of the event.

As we all know, Jim loved telling stories, and his passion for life led to endless adventurous tales. He also loved singing and dancing. We invite you to sing, dance, and share your favorite story at Jim’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:00pm, at the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge.

Ronald Gene Miller

M, b. 20 July 1944, d. 19 June 1991
Father*Arthur Calvin Miller b. 16 Nov 1913, d. 28 Jun 1944
Mother*Martha Jane Oliver b. 14 May 1918, d. 12 Feb 1991
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 July 1944Ronald Gene Miller was born on 20 July 1944.
He was the son of Arthur Calvin Miller and Martha Jane Oliver.
Death19 June 1991Ronald Gene Miller died on 19 June 1991 at age 46 Ronald Gene Miller obituary.
Casper Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyoming) 26 Jun 1991 - Ronald Gene Miller obituary

Jerry Dean Miller

M, b. 1941, d. 31 March 2015
Father*Arthur Calvin Miller b. 16 Nov 1913, d. 28 Jun 1944
Mother*Martha Jane Oliver b. 14 May 1918, d. 12 Feb 1991
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth1941Jerry Dean Miller was born in 1941 at Wyoming.
He was the son of Arthur Calvin Miller and Martha Jane Oliver.
Death31 March 2015Jerry Dean Miller died on 31 March 2015 at Wyoming.

Charles Lavendar Haynes III

M, b. 28 June 1941, d. 8 January 1997
Father*Charles Lavendar Haynes Jr. b. 8 Dec 1907, d. 10 Jul 1964
Mother*Elizabeth Marie Hanks b. 5 Nov 1916, d. 25 May 1994
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Lavendar Haynes III was also known as Charles Larry.
Name VariationCharles Lavendar Haynes III was also known as Larry.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1941Charles Lavendar Haynes III was born on 28 June 1941 at Oakland, Alameda, California.
He was the son of Charles Lavendar Haynes Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Hanks.
Death8 January 1997Charles Lavendar Haynes III died on 8 January 1997 at Alameda, California, at age 55.

Charles Lavender Haynes Sr.

M, b. 25 January 1878, d. 22 November 1945
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 January 1878Charles Lavender Haynes Sr. was born on 25 January 1878.
Marriage19 September 1899He married Claudia McLeroy on 19 September 1899 at Georgia.
Death22 November 1945Charles Lavender Haynes Sr. died on 22 November 1945 at Virginia at age 67.

Child of Charles Lavender Haynes Sr. and Claudia McLeroy

Virginia Lee Otis

F, b. 15 June 1917, d. 15 April 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1948As of 1948,her married name was Haynes.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 June 1917Virginia Lee Otis was born on 15 June 1917 at California.
Marriage1948She married Charles Lavendar Haynes Jr., son of Charles Lavender Haynes Sr. and Claudia McLeroy, in 1948.
Death15 April 2007Virginia Lee Otis died on 15 April 2007 at Utah at age 89.

Claudia McLeroy

F, b. 31 October 1881, d. 25 August 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name19 September 1899As of 19 September 1899,her married name was Haynes.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 October 1881Claudia McLeroy was born on 31 October 1881.
Marriage19 September 1899She married Charles Lavender Haynes Sr. on 19 September 1899 at Georgia.
Death25 August 1954Claudia McLeroy died on 25 August 1954 at age 72.

Child of Claudia McLeroy and Charles Lavender Haynes Sr.

Carrie Lynn Gray

F, b. 1964, d. 13 March 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Frahm.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1964Carrie Lynn Gray was born in 1964 at Illinois.
Death13 March 2009She died on 13 March 2009 at Illinois.

Clara Emmeline Bertha Fiene

F, b. 30 July 1877, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 October 1909As of 10 October 1909,her married name was Balgemann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 July 1877Clara Emmeline Bertha Fiene was born on 30 July 1877.
Marriage10 October 1909She married Ernst H. Balgemann, son of Henry Balgemann and Louise Bultman, on 10 October 1909.
Death1958Clara Emmeline Bertha Fiene died in 1958.

Norma Sophia Fricke

F, b. 23 January 1923, d. 17 March 2004
Father*Carl A. Fricke b. 1900, d. 19 Jan 1944
Mother*Blondena Matthies b. 5 Nov 1905, d. 18 Mar 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Berg.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNorma Sophia Fricke married Wilbur Albert Berg.
Birth23 January 1923Norma Sophia Fricke was born on 23 January 1923.
She was the daughter of Carl A. Fricke and Blondena Matthies.
Death17 March 2004Norma Sophia Fricke died on 17 March 2004 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 81 Norma S. Berg, age 81, of Crete, passed away March 17th. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilbur A. Berg, loving mother of Wilbert [Janet] Berg, Rosemary [John] Ephgrave, Bernadette [James] Fitzpatrick, Joyce [David] Davis, dear sister of Elva Mednansky and Iola Middleton, cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Norma was a former employee of American Lock and a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Steger, she was also a former F-men Auxiliary. Visitation was Thursday, March 18th from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hirsch Spindler-Koelling Chapel, 507 Exchange Street, Crete, Funeral Services were Friday, March 19th at the Chapel at 10:00 a.m.

Wilbur Albert Berg

M, b. 15 May 1918, d. 18 October 1995
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilbur Albert Berg married Norma Sophia Fricke, daughter of Carl A. Fricke and Blondena Matthies.
Birth15 May 1918Wilbur Albert Berg was born on 15 May 1918.
Death18 October 1995He died on 18 October 1995 at Crete, Will, Illinois, at age 77.

Elva A. Fricke

F, b. 24 August 1928, d. 16 October 2020
Father*Carl A. Fricke b. 1900, d. 19 Jan 1944
Mother*Blondena Matthies b. 5 Nov 1905, d. 18 Mar 1970
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Mednansky.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElva A. Fricke married Walter Mednansky.
Birth24 August 1928Elva A. Fricke was born on 24 August 1928.
She was the daughter of Carl A. Fricke and Blondena Matthies.
Death16 October 2020Elva A. Fricke died on 16 October 2020 at age 92 Elva A. Mednansky, nee Fricke, age 92, of Beecher, IL, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, and Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Walter Mednansky. Devoted mother of Gail (Richard) Mednansky-Rowe, and the late Walter Charles Mednansky. Loving grandmother of Jack (Hayley) Kewitz, and the late Ramon Rivera. Cherished great-grandmother of Ollie and Ruby Kewitz. Dear sister of Iola Middleton and the late Norma Berg. Fond aunt of Rosemary, Bernadette, Joyce, Sandra, Dianna, and Ronald. Elva will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation to be held Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits - Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd Steger, IL. Interment to follow at Skyline Memorial Park – Monee, IL.

Walter Mednansky

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWalter Mednansky married Elva A. Fricke, daughter of Carl A. Fricke and Blondena Matthies.