Julius Frank Peters

M, b. 22 March 1903, d. 4 November 1976
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJulius Frank Peters married Virginia S. Baum, daughter of Ambrose E. Baum and Gertrude E. Gallagher.
Birth22 March 1903Julius Frank Peters was born on 22 March 1903 at Illinois.
Death4 November 1976He died on 4 November 1976 at Illinois at age 73.

Mabel Dorothy Hazeltine

F, b. 25 August 1895, d. 26 March 1979
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 May 1914As of 14 May 1914,her married name was McKensie.
Married Name14 May 1914As of 14 May 1914,her married name was McKenzie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1895Mabel Dorothy Hazeltine was born on 25 August 1895 at Wisconsin.
Marriage14 May 1914She married Orville John McKenzie, son of John Frank McKensie and Orphia Jane Culver, on 14 May 1914.
Death26 March 1979Mabel Dorothy Hazeltine died on 26 March 1979 at Wisconsin at age 83.

Leroy Friederick

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Maralda Barbara Brimeyer

F, b. 26 January 1909, d. 13 April 1982
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Klaas.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMaralda Barbara Brimeyer married Arnold John Klaas, son of Joseph Maria Klaas and Dorothy Cordula Richard.
Birth26 January 1909Maralda Barbara Brimeyer was born on 26 January 1909.
Death13 April 1982She died on 13 April 1982 at age 73.
Burialafter 13 April 1982She was buried after 13 April 1982 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Buena Vista, Clayton, Iowa.

Madonna Frances Sattler

F, b. 15 November 1916, d. 26 May 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 November 1934As of 30 November 1934,her married name was Richard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 November 1916Madonna Frances Sattler was born on 15 November 1916 at Iowa.
Marriage30 November 1934She married Bertram John Richard, son of John Lawrence Richard and Caroline K. Wiederholt, on 30 November 1934 at Iowa.
Death26 May 1993Madonna Frances Sattler died on 26 May 1993 at Wyoming at age 76.
Burialafter 26 May 1993She was buried after 26 May 1993 at Wheatland Cemetery, Wheatland, Platte, Wyoming.

Helen Barrows

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Brees.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen Barrows married Fred Nelson Brees.

Child of Helen Barrows and Fred Nelson Brees

Gail Marie Luck

F, b. before 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 December 1963As of 20 December 1963,her married name was Brees.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1945Gail Marie Luck was born before 1945.
Marriage20 December 1963She married Fred Nelson Brees Jr., son of Frederick Daniel Brees and Lillian A. Menhennett, on 20 December 1963 at King, Washington, Fred N Brees and Gail Marie Luck marriage certificate.
Fred N Brees and Gail Marie Luck marriage certificate 20 Dec 1963 King county, Washington

Peggy Jean Leslie

F, b. circa 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPeggy Jean Leslie was also known as Peggie.
Married Name4 June 1946As of 4 June 1946,her married name was Brees.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1929Peggy Jean Leslie was born circa 1929.
Marriage4 June 1946She married Fred Nelson Brees Jr., son of Frederick Daniel Brees and Lillian A. Menhennett, on 4 June 1946 at Oklahoma.

Frank Bartho

M, b. May 1858
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1858Frank Bartho was born in May 1858 at Italy.
Marriagebefore 1885He married Minerva Ball before 1885.

Child of Frank Bartho and Minerva Ball

Minerva Ball

F, b. 1860
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameMinerva Ball also went by the name of Minnie.
Married Namebefore 1885As of before 1885,her married name was Bartho.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1860Minerva Ball was born in 1860 at Italy.
Marriagebefore 1885She married Frank Bartho before 1885.

Child of Minerva Ball and Frank Bartho

Nona Radford

F, b. circa 1900
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1957As of before 1957,her married name was Schultz.
Married Name22 May 1957As of 22 May 1957,her married name was Evanson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1900Nona Radford was born circa 1900 at Friends, Nebraska.
Marriagebefore 1957She married (?) Schultz before 1957.
Marriage22 May 1957Nona Radford married Lester Wesley Evanson, son of George Daniel Evanson and Ethel May Smith, on 22 May 1957 at Superior, Mineral, Montana.

(?) Schultz

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1957(?) Schultz married Nona Radford before 1957.

Aaron Monroe Curb

M, b. 15 December 1911, d. 18 April 1979
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1911Aaron Monroe Curb was born on 15 December 1911.
Marriageafter 1942He married Grace Frances Richard, daughter of Frank Richard and Anna M. Bartho, after 1942.
Death18 April 1979Aaron Monroe Curb died on 18 April 1979 at age 67.
Burialafter 18 April 1979He was buried after 18 April 1979 at Washington Heights Memorial Park, Ogden, Weber, Utah.

Franz Friedrich Martens

M, b. 1868, d. 16 March 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFranz Friedrich Martens was also known as Frank F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1868Franz Friedrich Martens was born in 1868 at Wisconsin.
Marriage5 March 1891He married Alvina Freda Nagel on 5 March 1891 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death16 March 1937Franz Friedrich Martens died on 16 March 1937 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, Frank Martens obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 18, 1937 - Frank Martens obituary
Burialafter 16 March 1937He was buried after 16 March 1937 at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Franz Friedrich Martens and Alvina Freda Nagel

Alvina Freda Nagel

F, b. 1873, d. 21 November 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlvina Freda Nagel was also known as Alvine F.
Married Name5 March 1891As of 5 March 1891,her married name was Martens.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1873Alvina Freda Nagel was born in 1873 at Wisconsin.
Marriage5 March 1891She married Franz Friedrich Martens on 5 March 1891 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death21 November 1937Alvina Freda Nagel died on 21 November 1937 Alvina Freda Martens, nee Nagel was born in Platteville on January 28, 1873. She was baptised in early infancy and in the spring of 1885 was confirmed in Peace Lutheran Church of this city. On March 5, 1831 she was united in marriage with Frank F. Martens and began her housekeeping career on a farm near Ipswich. 8 children were born of this union, 8 of whom preceded them. Surviving are ..., five grand children and a sister Mrs. Amos Klee of Platteville.
Burialafter 21 November 1937She was buried after 21 November 1937 at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Alvina Freda Nagel and Franz Friedrich Martens

Walter W. Martens

M, b. 1 November 1904, d. 14 July 1995
Father*Franz Friedrich Martens b. 1868, d. 16 Mar 1937
Mother*Alvina Freda Nagel b. 1873, d. 21 Nov 1937
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 November 1904Walter W. Martens was born on 1 November 1904 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Franz Friedrich Martens and Alvina Freda Nagel.
Marriage7 November 1931Walter W. Martens married Geraldine Lauretta McWilliams on 7 November 1931.
Death14 July 1995Walter W. Martens died on 14 July 1995 at Wisconsin at age 90 Walter W. "Wadzy" Martens, age 90, of Darlington, Wis. died on Friday, July 14, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County. He was born Nov. 1, 1904, at Cobb, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Alvina (Nagel) Martens. He married Geraldine L. McWilliams on Nov. 7, 1931 in Darlington, Wis. He graduated from Platteville High School and Platteville State Teachers College, now UW-Platteville.

He taught at Darlington High School for 42 years beginning in 1926 and coached for 35 years. His football teams won ten conference championships and two co-championships. He was head coach of the 1947 Wisconsin South All Star Football team which defeated the North Team 31-7. In 1953-1954 he served as president of the Wisconsin High School Coaches Association, and was a scout for the University of Wisconsin for a number of years. In 1980, he was a charter inductee into the Wisconsin High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. He served on the Darlington Board of Education for 15 years following his retirement as a teacher and coach. In 1982, the athletic field at Darlington High School was named after him. He was an avid golfer all of his life. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Darlington, Wis.

Survivors are his wife of 64 years, Geraldine; three children, Donna (Freeman) Born of Santa Rosa, Calif., Don (Janan) Martens of Santa Ana, Callif. and Ted (Nancy) Martens of Easton, PA; four grandchildren; and a great grandson. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by four sisters; and a brother.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Darlington, with burial in the church cemetery.

Wisconsin State Journal 16 Jul 1995.
Burialafter 14 July 1995He was buried after 14 July 1995 at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Darlington, Lafayette, Wisconsin.

Geraldine Lauretta McWilliams

F, b. 13 January 1909, d. 11 June 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 November 1931As of 7 November 1931,her married name was Martens.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 January 1909Geraldine Lauretta McWilliams was born on 13 January 1909 at Wisconsin.
Marriage7 November 1931She married Walter W. Martens, son of Franz Friedrich Martens and Alvina Freda Nagel, on 7 November 1931.
Death11 June 2011Geraldine Lauretta McWilliams died on 11 June 2011 at Wisconsin at age 102.
Burialafter 11 June 2011She was buried after 11 June 2011 at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Darlington, Lafayette, Wisconsin.

Edith M. Martens

F, b. April 1892, d. 2 May 1979
Father*Franz Friedrich Martens b. 1868, d. 16 Mar 1937
Mother*Alvina Freda Nagel b. 1873, d. 21 Nov 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 August 1911As of 23 August 1911,her married name was Engelke.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1892Edith M. Martens was born in April 1892 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Franz Friedrich Martens and Alvina Freda Nagel.
Marriage23 August 1911Edith M. Martens married John William Engelke, son of Henry Friedrich Engelke and Minnie Steinhoff, on 23 August 1911 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death2 May 1979Edith M. Martens died on 2 May 1979 at Snohomish, Washington, at age 87.
Burialafter 2 May 1979She was buried after 2 May 1979 at Cedar Lawns Memorial Park, Redmond, King, Washington.

William Engelke

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Child of William Engelke

Lucille Lawrence

F, b. 11 January 1926, d. 12 May 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wilson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLucille Lawrence married Raymond Eugene Wilson Sr., son of George William Wilson and Katie Bernice VanNatta.
Birth11 January 1926Lucille Lawrence was born on 11 January 1926 at North Carolina.
Death12 May 1998She died on 12 May 1998 at North Carolina at age 72.
Burialafter 12 May 1998She was buried after 12 May 1998 at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Southern Pines, Moore, North Carolina.

Children of Lucille Lawrence and Raymond Eugene Wilson Sr.

William J. Bennett

M, b. 10 July 1893, d. May 1980
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam J. Bennett married Bertha May Taylor, daughter of William G. Taylor and Rebecca Rister.
Birth10 July 1893William J. Bennett was born on 10 July 1893.
BurialMay 1980He was buried in May 1980 at IOOF Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa, Iowa.
DeathMay 1980He died in May 1980 at age 86.

John L. Horne

M, b. 20 October 1882, d. 28 December 1969
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn L. Horne married Ethel Annie Shinoe, daughter of John Lewis Shinoe and Ollie Mae Rister.
Birth20 October 1882John L. Horne was born on 20 October 1882.
Death28 December 1969He died on 28 December 1969 at Levy, Florida, at age 87.

James P. Wallace

M, b. 4 September 1903, d. 13 February 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 September 1903James P. Wallace was born on 4 September 1903.
Marriagecirca 1929He married Caroline Shinoe, daughter of John Lewis Shinoe and Ollie Mae Rister, circa 1929.
Death13 February 1996James P. Wallace died on 13 February 1996 at age 92.

Cameron Erickson

M, d. 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1989Cameron Erickson married Elna Marie Lykken, daughter of Ole L. Lykken and Goldie Etta Newbold, after 1989.
Death2005Cameron Erickson died in 2005.

Anna Kruse

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1939As of 1939,her married name was Huls.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1939Anna Kruse married John Henry Huls, son of Hinrich Tönjes Janßen Huls and Rinne Margaretha Reinken, in 1939.

Byron O'Connor

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageByron O'Connor married Elizabeth Huls, daughter of John Henry Huls and Meta Adeline Christine Onnen.

Henry Ahrendt

M, b. 11 February 1905, d. 5 March 1990
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry Ahrendt married Helen Johanna Heeren, daughter of Herman D. Heeren and Meta Von Hagel.
Birth11 February 1905Henry Ahrendt was born on 11 February 1905.
Death5 March 1990He died on 5 March 1990 at Iowa at age 85.
Burialafter 5 March 1990He was buried after 5 March 1990 at Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Craig, Plymouth, Iowa.

Charlene L. Yates

F, b. 20 September 1949, d. 26 April 2008
Father*Clarence Yates
Mother*Leona Kisting
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Williams.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharlene L. Yates married (?) Williams.
Birth20 September 1949Charlene L. Yates was born on 20 September 1949 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Clarence Yates and Leona Kisting.
Death26 April 2008Charlene L. Yates died on 26 April 2008 at age 58 Charlene Williams, 58, of Seney, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Charlene L. Yates was born Sept. 20, 1949, at Akron, the daughter of Clarence and Leona (Kisting) Yates. Charlene lived on a farm near Brunsville until she was 6 years old and the family moved to Le Mars. She attended elementary school in Le Mars and graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1967.

As a young woman, Charlene had worked at the B & B Store, Frontier Café, Dobson Grocery Store, and the Club Café. It was while she worked at the Club Café she met her future husband, Dick. Charlene was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Williams on Oct. 7, 1967, at the First United Methodist Church in Le Mars. Charlene worked at Aalfs Manufacturing for 22 years. Following the closing of the plant, Charlene attended Western Iowa Tech where she was an "honor student" graduating in 2002 with an associates degree. In 2000, she started her career at the Le Mars Daily Sentinel. She was the mail-room supervisor until last month when her health prevented her from working.

Charlene enjoyed helping with her grandchildren and reading books.

She will be remembered for her inner strength, dedication, and wonderful sense of humor.

She will be lovingly remembered her husband of 40 years, Dick of Seney; three daughters and families, Stacie and Mike Means and their children Hayden and Jacob of Hinton, Carrie and Mike Wilkison and their children Gavin and Ella, of Hawarden and Jessica Williams and her fiancée Jason Peters and their children Kaylie and Rylie of Le Mars; four sisters, Darlene and Selmer Bergerson of Knoxville, Tenn., Arlene Klemme of Akron, Marlene Henry of Kingsley, and Eilene and Jerry Rolling of Le Mars; several nieces and nephews; and her many friends and coworkers of the Le Mars Daily Sentinel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Leona (Kisting) Yates; a son, Troy in infancy; brothers-in-law, Dale Klemme, Emmett Henry, and Gerald "Corky" Hagan; and her godson, Brian Rolling.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars with the Rev. Jason Larson of the Seney United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Carlsen Funeral Home with the family present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until service time.

Pallbearers will be Mike Means, Mike Wilkison, Jason Peters, Dan Klemme, Bruce Rolling, and Doug Hagan. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Hayden and Jacob Means, Gavin and Ella Wilkison, and Kaylie and Rylie Peters.

From: Le Mars Daily Sentinel, April 29, 2008.

Marlene M. Yates

F, b. 22 May 1942, d. 9 May 2008
Father*Clarence Yates
Mother*Leona Kisting
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Henry.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarlene M. Yates married (?) Henry.
Birth22 May 1942Marlene M. Yates was born on 22 May 1942.
She was the daughter of Clarence Yates and Leona Kisting.
Death9 May 2008Marlene M. Yates died on 9 May 2008 at age 65 Marlene M. Henry, 65, of Kingsley, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.

Marlene Martha Yates was born May 22, 1942, on the family farm near Westfield, the daughter of Clarence and Leona (Kisting) Yates. The family resided in Brunsville prior to moving to Le Mars. Marlene attended school at Le Mars Community. Following her education she worked as a waitress.

On July 30, 1960 Marlene was united in marriage to Gerald "Corky" Hagan at the First United Methodist Church in Le Mars. The couple lived in Oklahoma for a brief time while Corky was in the service. The couple returned to the Kingsley area following Corky's discharge from the military. Corky died in 1972. Marlene later married Emmett Henry on June 6, 1996 at the Kingsley United Methodist Church. Emmett died in 2003.

Marlene was employed at the Kingsley Dental Clinic for 35 years, recently retiring in May 2007. She was a member of the Kingsley United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and volunteered at the Kingsley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Marlene will be lovingly remembered by her children, Doug and Tammy Hagan of Alton, Iowa, Valerie and John Ites of Laurie, Mo., and David Hagan of Kingsley; grandchildren Angela, Amanda, Beth, Amy, Hanna, Ashley, Brittany, and Curt; great-grandchildren Hailee, McKenzie, Jake, Vanessa, Desiree, Liberty, and Ryley; sisters Darlene and Selmer Bergerson of Knoxville, Tenn., Arlene Klemme of Akron, and Eilene and Jerry Rolling of Le Mars.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Gerald "Corky" Hagan; second husband Emmett William Henry; twin infant daughters Denise and Diane; and a sister Charlene Williams.

Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Kingsley United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roger Kurtenbach will officiate. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today (Monday) at the Johnson-Earnest Funeral Home of Kingsley. The family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer services at 7 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral on Tuesday.

From: Le Mars Daily Sentinel, May 12, 2008.

Fred William Grosenheider

M, d. 9 July 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2 April 1937Fred William Grosenheider married Bernice Wilhelmina Ida Jurgenson, daughter of William Jurgensen and Laura Klemme, on 2 April 1937.
Death9 July 2006Fred William Grosenheider died on 9 July 2006.