Robert Israel

M, b. 1876, d. before 1939
Father*George Washington Israel b. 9 Feb 1837, d. a 1920
Mother*Elizabeth Chapman b. 3 Mar 1848, d. b 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1876Robert Israel was born in 1876 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Washington Israel and Elizabeth Chapman.
Deathbefore 1939Robert Israel died before 1939.

Fanny Israel

F, b. 1883, d. June 1972
Father*George Washington Israel b. 9 Feb 1837, d. a 1920
Mother*Elizabeth Chapman b. 3 Mar 1848, d. b 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFanny Israel was also known as Fannie.
Married NameHer married name was Eastlick.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFanny Israel married Clarence Eastlick.
Birth1883Fanny Israel was born in 1883.
She was the daughter of George Washington Israel and Elizabeth Chapman.
DeathJune 1972Fanny Israel died in June 1972 at Wisconsin.

Children of Fanny Israel and Clarence Eastlick

Nora Israel

F, b. 1887, d. after 1939
Father*George Washington Israel b. 9 Feb 1837, d. a 1920
Mother*Elizabeth Chapman b. 3 Mar 1848, d. b 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Eastlick.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNora Israel married (?) Eastlick.
Birth1887Nora Israel was born in 1887.
She was the daughter of George Washington Israel and Elizabeth Chapman.
Deathafter 1939Nora Israel died after 1939.

Clifford John Hamilton

M, b. 25 July 1921, d. 9 March 1922
Father*Laverne Edward Hamilton b. 9 Jan 1900, d. 30 Mar 1991
Mother*Ethel Ida McClain b. 12 Jan 1906, d. 30 Nov 1980
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 July 1921Clifford John Hamilton was born on 25 July 1921.
He was the son of Laverne Edward Hamilton and Ethel Ida McClain.
Death9 March 1922Clifford John Hamilton died on 9 March 1922.

Francis I. Wunderlin

M, b. March 1881, d. 1973
Father*Ignatius Wunderlin b. 28 Oct 1848, d. 16 Sep 1898
Mother*Catherine Fure b. 20 Jan 1856, d. 4 Nov 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrancis I. Wunderlin was also known as Frank I.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1881Francis I. Wunderlin was born in March 1881 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ignatius Wunderlin and Catherine Fure.
Marriagecirca 1907Francis I. Wunderlin married Maude C. Horner circa 1907.
Death1973Francis I. Wunderlin died in 1973.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Harrison, Grant, WisconsinFrancis I. Wunderlin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Francis I. Wunderlin and Maude C. Horner

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 269.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Maude C. Horner

F, b. 1880, d. 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1907As of circa 1907,her married name was Wunderlin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1880Maude C. Horner was born in 1880 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1907She married Francis I. Wunderlin, son of Ignatius Wunderlin and Catherine Fure, circa 1907.
Death1957Maude C. Horner died in 1957.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Harrison, Grant, WisconsinMaude C. Horner was listed as wife in Francis I. Wunderlin's household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Maude C. Horner and Francis I. Wunderlin

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 269.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Ann Chappell

F, b. 8 June 1955, d. 2 May 2009
Father*George Henry Chappell Jr. b. 5 Sep 1922, d. 25 Sep 1994
Mother*Dorothy Gladys McClain b. 18 Nov 1921, d. 27 Mar 2005
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 June 1975As of 7 June 1975,her married name was Keller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 June 1955Ann Chappell was born on 8 June 1955 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of George Henry Chappell Jr. and Dorothy Gladys McClain.
Death2 May 2009Ann Chappell died on 2 May 2009 at age 53 Ann Keller, 53, Tonganoxie, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Angels Cemetery, Basehor, KS. Ann was born June 8, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Dorothy McClain Chappell. She was united in marriage to Dave Keller on June 7, 1975 in Boscobel, WI. She owned and operated Chappell Hill Sewing, Tonganoxie, KS. Survivors include her husband, Dave, of the home; three sons, Lucas, Merriam, KS, Justin and Clint Keller, both of Tonganoxie; two brothers, Tom Chappell, Fennimore, WI and Carl Chappell, Mt. Zion, WI; two sisters, Donna Young, Boscobel, WI and Ramona Pape, Dyersville, IA; one half sister, Mary Mauntz, Cedar Rapids, IA and three grandchildren.

Edward Eugene Chappell

M, b. 2 November 1957, d. before 2009
Father*George Henry Chappell Jr. b. 5 Sep 1922, d. 25 Sep 1994
Mother*Dorothy Gladys McClain b. 18 Nov 1921, d. 27 Mar 2005
Charts
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Eugene Chappell was also known as Ed.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 November 1957Edward Eugene Chappell was born on 2 November 1957.
He was the son of George Henry Chappell Jr. and Dorothy Gladys McClain.
Deathbefore 2009Edward Eugene Chappell died before 2009.

Lewis Pape

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLewis Pape married Bernice (?).

Child of Lewis Pape and Bernice (?)

Bernice (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Pape.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBernice (?) married Lewis Pape.

Child of Bernice (?) and Lewis Pape

Carol Ann Pape

F, b. circa 1942, d. 19 March 2009
Father*Lewis Pape
Mother*Bernice (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Krajnak.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1942Carol Ann Pape was born circa 1942.
She was the daughter of Lewis Pape and Bernice (?).
Death19 March 2009Carol Ann Pape died on 19 March 2009 Carol Ann (Pape) Krajnak, 67, of Oak Creek, Wis., formerly of Dyersville, died Thursday, March 19, 2009.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at St. Matthew's Church, Oak Creek. Entombment will be in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Heritage Funeral Home, Oak Creek. Friends also may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church,

Carol was a proud member of the United Auto Workers 438 and also served in the Peace Corps.

She was the beloved wife of John Krajnak; dear mother of John Jr. (Debbie); grandmother of Aimee (Dave) Zarate, Elizabeth Peques, Liana Peques, EM-1 Mark Steiner, Michael Steiner and Brian (Jessica) Steiner; great-grandmother of David and Nia Zarate; sister of Jerry Pape, Jim (Evelyn) Pape, Mary Willenbring, Lois (Jack) Gatto, Marty (Barb) Pape and Oran (Ramona) Pape; sister-in-law of Bob (Joan) Machak; she also is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Bernice Pape; a daughter, Catherine Krajnak; a sister-in-law, Ina Pape; and a brother-in-law, Dave Willenbring;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated.

Child of Carol Ann Pape

Dave Willenbring

M, b. 31 January 1943, d. 29 August 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1943Dave Willenbring was born on 31 January 1943 at Dyersville.
Death29 August 2002He died on 29 August 2002 at Iowa at age 59.

Catherine Krajnak

F, d. before March 2009
Mother*Carol Ann Pape b. c 1942, d. 19 Mar 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Catherine Krajnak was the daughter of Carol Ann Pape.
Deathbefore March 2009Catherine Krajnak died before March 2009.

Carleton H. Chappell

M, b. 19 March 1925, d. 31 January 2010
Father*George Henry Chappell Sr. b. 14 Nov 1897, d. May 1972
Mother*Stella D. Jaecklin b. 23 Mar 1897, d. Dec 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1925Carleton H. Chappell was born on 19 March 1925 at Iowa.
He was the son of George Henry Chappell Sr. and Stella D. Jaecklin.
Death31 January 2010Carleton H. Chappell died on 31 January 2010 at age 84.
  • Carleton H. Chappell obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Forsyth, Taney, Missouri.

Eugene Harold Chappell

M, b. 12 November 1926, d. 20 January 2019
Father*George Henry Chappell Sr. b. 14 Nov 1897, d. May 1972
Mother*Stella D. Jaecklin b. 23 Mar 1897, d. Dec 1978
Eugene (Gene) Harold Chappell
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEugene Harold Chappell was also known as Gene.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 November 1926Eugene Harold Chappell was born on 12 November 1926 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of George Henry Chappell Sr. and Stella D. Jaecklin.
Death20 January 2019Eugene Harold Chappell died on 20 January 2019 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 92 Eugene "Gene" Harold Chappell, 92, of Dubuque joined his heavenly family Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Mercy Health Center, with loving family in attendance. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where Masonic services will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi St, Dubuque IA.

Gene was born November 12, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of George H. and Stella D. (Jecklin) Chappell. After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School in 1944, he joined and served in the US Navy, as a Pharmacists Mate 3 Class. He was also a member of the U.S. Navy Choir. He studied at University of Dubuque for a short time after.

He married Gerda Hanselmann on May 7, 1950 at St. John's Lutheran Church. The couple met during a combined choir between St. Marks and St. John's and they were married for 68 years. He was also a member of the original capital campaign committee, for the building of Luther Manor, Hillcrest. Eugene was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and volunteered as a money counter, for many years.

He was employed and was a member of the Dubuque Typographical Union #22 for 40 years, working primarily in the composing room of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.

Gene was a committeeman for the Boy Scouts of America troop 48, where he was bestowed the prestigious honor of membership in the Order of the Arrow.

He was a member of the Great River Amateur Radio Club, WB0QMA, and enjoyed talking to Ham Radio friends locally and around the world.

He loved bike riding with family and friends, and he frequented trails in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Besides biking, seldom was a day missed of walking with his usual friends, at the Mall.

Very dear to his heart was his Masonic involvement. He was a thirty second degree Mason and was active in the Shrine, Grotto, Knight Templar, High Twelve, Yorkrite, and Scottish Rite.

Beloved to Gene was his cottage get away in St. Donatus Iowa, where family and friends met for generations together, to fish the Tete De Morte creek, or sit and chat by the fire.

He is survived by his wife, Gerda Chappell of Dubuque; three children, Miriam J. Hoffman of Dubuque, Joan K. (David) Soltwisch of Minooka, IL, and Timothy G. (Darla) Chappell of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Ben and Adam (Jessica) Hoffman; Rochelle (Mark) Quiner, Juliene Soltwisch; and Kurtis (Rachael) Chappell; nine great grandchildren, Madlin, Colin, Nathan, Audrey, Kolton, Cora, Liam, Annette, Juliet; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, George, Carlton and Joyce (Chappell) Van Drie.

Joyce A. Chappell

F, b. 1 April 1929, d. 3 December 2018
Father*George Henry Chappell Sr. b. 14 Nov 1897, d. May 1972
Mother*Stella D. Jaecklin b. 23 Mar 1897, d. Dec 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was VanDrie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoyce A. Chappell married John VanDrie.
Birth1 April 1929Joyce A. Chappell was born on 1 April 1929 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of George Henry Chappell Sr. and Stella D. Jaecklin.
Death3 December 2018Joyce A. Chappell died on 3 December 2018 at Illinois at age 89 Joyce Annette Van Drie née Chappell, 89, of Lansing IL passed away comfortably and peacefully on December 3, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, of 67 years on September 13, 2014, and two brothers, George Jr and Carlton Chappell.

Her survivors include a brother Eugene Chappell of Dubuque IA, her children: Brenda (Bill) Metz, Linda Van Drie, John Jr (Susan) Van Drie, and Janice Katsahnias, three grandchildren: Tom Katsahnias, Julie Katsahnias Hayden, and Laura Van Drie, and four great-grandchildren: Gabriel Katsahnias, Thomas Katsahnias, Emma Hayden, and Kate Hayden.

Joyce not only worked as a homemaker but as a bookkeeper at Gainer Bank in Hammond IN for many years.

She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing for more than 60 years.

Her hobbies included many volunteer committees at her church as well as being a member of the Junior Women’s Club, Biography Club, and a Bible study group. She also was an avid seamstress.

A military service will be held for the family on January 11th 2019 at Abraham Lincoln Military Cemetery in Elwood IL where John and Joyce will be buried next to each other.

On Saturday, January 12th, 2019 a memorial service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 19058 Burnham Ave., Lansing, Illinois at 11:00 am.

Henry Jaecklin

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry Jaecklin was also known as Jecklin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Jaecklin married Etta Henkel.

Child of Henry Jaecklin and Etta Henkel

Etta Henkel

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jaecklin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEtta Henkel married Henry Jaecklin.
BirthEtta Henkel was born at Germany.

Child of Etta Henkel and Henry Jaecklin

Gilbert Chappell

M, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGilbert Chappell was also known as Chappel.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthGilbert Chappell was born at Wisconsin.
MarriageHe married Amelia Sulle.
Deathbefore 1925Gilbert Chappell died before 1925.

Child of Gilbert Chappell and Amelia Sulle

Amelia Sulle

F, d. before 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Chappell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAmelia Sulle married Gilbert Chappell.
BirthAmelia Sulle was born at Czech. Republic.
Deathbefore 1925She died before 1925.

Child of Amelia Sulle and Gilbert Chappell

Samuel Robert Rice

M, b. 8 May 1898, d. 19 March 1976
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1898Samuel Robert Rice was born on 8 May 1898 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage6 September 1934He married Theresa Frieda Jenaman, daughter of Joseph Jenaman and Augusta Henrietta Caroline Reese, on 6 September 1934.
Death19 March 1976Samuel Robert Rice died on 19 March 1976 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 77.

Children of Samuel Robert Rice and Theresa Frieda Jenaman

Blanche Elizabeth Rice

F, b. 19 October 1934, d. 22 April 2007
Father*Samuel Robert Rice b. 8 May 1898, d. 19 Mar 1976
Mother*Theresa Frieda Jenaman b. 5 Jun 1902, d. 28 Dec 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 October 1934Blanche Elizabeth Rice was born on 19 October 1934 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Samuel Robert Rice and Theresa Frieda Jenaman.
Death22 April 2007Blanche Elizabeth Rice died on 22 April 2007 at Wisconsin at age 72.

Delitha Jeannie Rice

F, b. 30 May 1940, d. 10 January 1943
Father*Samuel Robert Rice b. 8 May 1898, d. 19 Mar 1976
Mother*Theresa Frieda Jenaman b. 5 Jun 1902, d. 28 Dec 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 May 1940Delitha Jeannie Rice was born on 30 May 1940 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Samuel Robert Rice and Theresa Frieda Jenaman.
Death10 January 1943Delitha Jeannie Rice died on 10 January 1943 at Wisconsin at age 2.

Celestine Bakey

F, b. 25 August 1921, d. 24 January 2010
Father*John Bakey b. 1883, d. 1926
Mother*Agnes Crowley b. 1883, d. 1977
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Celestine (Bakey) McClain Kirk
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCelestine Bakey was also known as Sally.
Married Name22 September 1937As of 22 September 1937,her married name was McClain.
Married Name25 June 1970As of 25 June 1970,her married name was Kirk.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1921Celestine Bakey was born on 25 August 1921 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Bakey and Agnes Crowley.
Marriage22 September 1937Celestine Bakey married Jerome Raymond McClain, son of Charles LeRoy McClain and Mary May Kreiser, on 22 September 1937 at St. Patrick's, Dubuque, Iowa, first marriage for both.
DivorceOctober 1958Celestine Bakey and Jerome Raymond McClain were divorced in October 1958.
Marriage25 June 1970Celestine Bakey married Melvin H. Kirk on 25 June 1970.
Death24 January 2010Celestine Bakey died on 24 January 2010 at Iowa at age 88 Celestine "Sally" Kirk, 88, of Ennoble Manor Care Center, formerly of Dubuque and Cuba City, Wis., passed away at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Ennoble Manor.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Resurrection Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish wake service at 4:30 p.m.

She was born on Aug. 25, 1921, in Table Mound Township, Dubuque County, daughter of John and Agnes (Crowley) Bakey. Sally graduated from the one-room schoolhouse in Key West, Iowa.

She married Jerome McClain in 1937 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dubuque; he preceded her in death. She later married Melvin "Mike" Kirk on June 25, 1970; he preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2003.

Sally was formerly employed at General Dry Battery and with Stanley Home Products. Sally and Mike owned and operated Florine's Drug Store in Cuba City for several years. She was lastly employed at Southwest Health Care Center in Cuba City until she retired at the age of 76.

Sally was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque and later at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City. She currently was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Dubuque.

Sally enjoyed cooking and collecting recipes and will be remembered for frying all the fish Mike caught. Sally was very Irish and feisty with a witty sense of humor. She also was a very compassionate and caring person with a big heart. She enjoyed playing cards and being with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lou (Sherman "Skip") Hutton, of Dubuque; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, David M. (Judy) Hutton, and their children, Ryan (Ashley) Hutton and Alex, of Indianola, Iowa, Stephen (Michelle) Hutton, and their children, Adam, Peter and Joshua, of Muscatine, Iowa, Ann (Kimball) Behning, of Springville, Iowa, and Sara (Steve) Bye, of Plainfield, Ill; three stepchildren, Karen Kirk, of Dubuque, Don (Mary) Kirk, of Key West, and Patti (Ron) Coates, of Dubuque; 11 stepgrandchildren; 22 stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Bakey, of Dubuque, and Patricia Bakey, of Carpentersville, Ill; two brothers-in-law, Clem Simon, of Dubuque, and James Cox, of Rockford, Ill; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Lucille (Charles) Klaas, Margaret Simon, Laverne Cox and Ramona (Clarence) Ernzen; and five brothers, John (Callista) Bakey, James (Bernice) Bakey, Joseph (Margaret) Bakey, Frank Bakey and Robert Bakey; two brothers-in-law, Sylvester Duehr and Quinton Asbell; and a stepson, Ronald Kirk.
Burialafter 24 January 2010She was buried after 24 January 2010 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1940Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaCelestine Bakey was listed as wife in Jerome Raymond McClain's household on the 1940 Census at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.1
  • Celestine Bakey obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
  • She was the matron of honor at the wedding of Floyd William Weber and Lucille Mary Bakey on 22 November 1927 at first marriage for both, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll: T627_1159; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 31-45.

Melvin H. Kirk

M, b. 18 February 1923, d. 16 October 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMelvin H. Kirk was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 February 1923Melvin H. Kirk was born on 18 February 1923.
Marriage25 June 1970He married Celestine Bakey, daughter of John Bakey and Agnes Crowley, on 25 June 1970.
Death16 October 2003Melvin H. Kirk died on 16 October 2003 at Wisconsin at age 80.

John Bakey

M, b. 1883, d. 1926
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Bakey married Agnes Crowley.
Birth1883John Bakey was born in 1883 at Iowa.
Death1926He died in 1926.

Children of John Bakey and Agnes Crowley

Agnes Crowley

F, b. 1883, d. 1977
Agnes (Crowley) Bakey 1946
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bakey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAgnes Crowley married John Bakey.
Birth1883Agnes Crowley was born in 1883 at Wisconsin.
Death1977She died in 1977.
  • On 17 September 1946 portrait of 4 generations - Agnes Bakey, Mrs Charles Klaas, Mrs Don Bennett, Jimmie Bennett.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 17, 1946 - 4 generations - Agnes Bakey, Mrs Charles Klaas, Mrs Don Bennett

Children of Agnes Crowley and John Bakey

Remona Agnes Bakey

F, b. 24 December 1908, d. 3 May 2008
Father*John Bakey b. 1883, d. 1926
Mother*Agnes Crowley b. 1883, d. 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRemona Agnes Bakey was also known as Agnes Remona.
Married Name28 December 1928As of 28 December 1928,her married name was Asbell.
Married Name4 May 1972As of 4 May 1972,her married name was Ernzen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 December 1908Remona Agnes Bakey was born on 24 December 1908 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of John Bakey and Agnes Crowley.
Marriage28 December 1928Remona Agnes Bakey married Quinton Asbell on 28 December 1928.
Marriage4 May 1972Remona Agnes Bakey married Clarence B. Ernzen on 4 May 1972.
Death3 May 2008Remona Agnes Bakey died on 3 May 2008 at age 99 Remona A. (Bakey) (Asbell) Ernzen, 99, of Bethany Home, formerly of 1830 Lincoln Ave., died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Bethany Home.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish wake service at 3p.m.

She was born Dec. 24, 1908, in Dubuque, daughter of John and Agnes (Crowley) Bakey.

She married Quinton Asbell on Dec. 28, 1928, in Chicago; he preceded her in death on March 17, 1959. She later married Clarence B. Ernzen on May 4, 1972, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on June 9, 1977.

Monie was employed at the former Dubuque Packing Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1972.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Rosary Society, and was a former member of the John Deere Retirees and the Eagles Club Auxiliary.

Monie enjoyed playing euchre and poker, eating ice cream and lovingly crocheting afghans for her family, which they will always cherish. Her greatest joy was to be with her family.

Surviving are her son, Richard (MalSun) Asbell, of Colorado Springs, Colo; her grandchildren, whom she lived for, and who thought she hung the sun and moon, Jeff Asbell, and his children, Jeffrey, Jeremy and Alicia, and their mother, Linda, of Bolingbrook, Ill., Susan (Pat) Norton, and their children, Ryan and Kyle, of Warrenville, Ill., Collette (Mark) Meek, and their children, Leah, Breanna, and Mark Jr., of Peoria, Ariz., Richard (Chris) Asbell, P.D., and their children, Nick and Tyler, of Dubuque, Sarah Sumner, and her children, Cody and Kristin, and their father, Pat Mona (Tom) Asbell Burbach, of Dubuque, Nanette (Bill Lighthall) Asbell, of Aurora, Ill., and Anni (Steve) Moysner, of Bon Carbo, Colo; and two great-great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Rita (Dave) Hunt, of Peosta, Iowa; a stepson, Gerald (Geraldine) Ernzen, of Marion, Iowa; daughters-in-law, Carole Asbell, of DeKalb, Ill., and Janaan Asbell, of Aurora; a sister, Celestine (Sally) Kirk, of Dubuque, sisters-in-law, Hazel Bakey, of Dubuque, Pat Bakey, of Carpentersville, Ill., Helen (Les) Engler, of Durango, Iowa, and Florence Ernzen, of Dubuque; brothers-in-law, Clem Simon, Jim Cox and Louie Ernzen, all of Dubuque; numerous nieces and nephews who adored her; and her best gal pal, Dorothy Brothers, of Dubuque.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Donald Asbell; daughter-in-law, Mary Asbell; three sisters, Lucille (Carl) Klass, Margaret Simon and Vernie Cox; five brothers, John (Calista), Frank, James (Bernice), Joseph (Marge) and Robert Bakey; brothers-in-law, Mike Kirk, Sylvester "Hash" Duehr, Francis (Marie), Ray (Ardella), Harold (Florence) and Wilfred Ernzen; and sisters-in-law, Bess and Jayne Ernzen.

A Remona A. Asbell Ernzen Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com.

The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Garrett Ridgely for his many years of dedicated care to Monie (and to Dr. John Chapman before him), to the nurses of Finley Hospital who always treated her with respect, to the staff of Bethany Home who lovingly looked after her this past year and to Mel Gibson for so graciously befriending her.

Child of Remona Agnes Bakey and Quinton Asbell

Quinton Asbell

M, d. 17 March 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage28 December 1928Quinton Asbell married Remona Agnes Bakey, daughter of John Bakey and Agnes Crowley, on 28 December 1928.
Death17 March 1959Quinton Asbell died on 17 March 1959.

Child of Quinton Asbell and Remona Agnes Bakey

Clarence B. Ernzen

M, d. 9 June 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage4 May 1972Clarence B. Ernzen married Remona Agnes Bakey, daughter of John Bakey and Agnes Crowley, on 4 May 1972.
Death9 June 1977Clarence B. Ernzen died on 9 June 1977.