Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: K8K3-QJY

Family/Spouse: Appleby, Mrs Sarah. Sarah was born in 1749 in West Lydford, Somerset, England; died in DECEASED in Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in childbirth.

Grace married Perrott, Thomas on 21 Jan 1810 in Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset, England. Thomas (son of Perrott, Peter C and Edmonds, Mary) was born in 1780 in Yetminster, Dorset, England; was christened on 17 Jan 1780 in St Andrew Church, Yetminster, Dorset, England; died on 1 Dec 1859 in Pilton, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1841 she was living on Westholm in Pilton, Somerset England. In 1861 she was living on Huckinghill Lane in Pilton.

Sophia married Ward, Richard on 9 Jun 1835 in West Lydford, Somerset, England. Richard was born in 1809 in East Pennard, Somerset, England; was christened on 13 Feb 1809 in East Pennard, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: GS61-8SH
• Occupation: Baker and Grocer
• Residence: East Lydford, Somerset, England
• Residence: 1871, Kingsdon, Somerset, England
• Residence: 1881, Kingsdon, Somerset, England
• Residence: 1891, Kingsdon, Somerset, England

Notes:

In 1841 Samuel was living at Kingsdon House in Kingsdon, Somerset England. In 1851 he was a widower with an 11 month old son.

Samuel married Bishop, Jane in 1848 in Kingsdon, Somerset, England. Jane was born in 1819 in Leigh, Dorset, England; died on 19 Apr 1896 in Langport, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lucas, N.N.. N.N. died in 1850 in Kingsdon, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1841 Sarah was living with her parents on High Street in West Lydford, Somerset, England. In 1851, Sarah is again liivng with her parents of High Street along with her nephew.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Police Officer and Mayor's Officer

Notes:

In 1851 he was liivng on East Street in Bristol where he was a police officer. In 1861 he was living on North Street in Bedminster, Somerset, England

Silas married Miltie, Mrs Maria Jane in UNKNOWN. Maria was born in 1817 in Abbots Leigh, Somerset, England; died between Apr and Jun 1877 in Bedminster, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Single, remained in England

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: L4LZ-YDR
• Residence: East Lydford, Somerset, England

Thomas married Willis, Ann on 12 Sep 1847 in Bath Abbey, Bath, Somerset, England. Ann was born in 1818 in Uffington, Berkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Stonemason
• Alternate Birth: 12 Aug 1822, Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset, England

Notes:

In 1841, Cornelius, was living with his parents on High Street in West Lydford, Somerset, England. In 1851 he was living on Castle Cary Road, East Lydford, Somerset, England. He was a mason employing four men. Living with him was his sister Maria Jane Perrot and his cousin, Jane Perrot (daughter of William and Sarah nee' Fear McQuigg). In 1861 he was living in Shepton Mallet on Leg Street and was a builder employing 3 men and 3 boys. In 1871 he was living in Wedmore, Somerset, England evidently waiting to leave for the United States. His occupation was listed as master builder.

Came to the United States to Dyersville, Iowa in 1872. Both Cornelius and Phoebe Ann were born in Shepton-Mallet, Somerset Shire, England. From the obituary of Kristen Watts: Cornelius Perrott was born in Lydford, Somerset Shire, England and died in Schaller, Iowa. Buried in Schaller Cemetery. Cornelius married Phoebe in Bristol, England. They came to the U.S. in 1872 settline in Independence, Iowa for a year then Dyersville.

Dyersville Commercial
Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa
Thursday, Feb 26, 1874

We understand that the contract for putting up the bank building of Messrs KOCH Bros. of this place has been let to Mr. Cornelius PERROTT who will commence the work as soon as the weather will permit. The building will be
22x50 feet in size, 23 feet high with a fine brick front, with rustic cut stone dressing and a cornice of galvanized iron over hte top about four feet in height. This will without doubt be the finest building as far as workmanship and
elegance of design is concerned, in the city, and will be a lasting ornament to the town.

Cornelius married Baker, Phoebe Ann on 20 Jan 1852 in Bedminster, Somerset, England. Phoebe (daughter of Baker, James and Wall, Ann Sarah Maud) was born on 5 Sep 1823 in Wedmore, Somerset, England; was christened on 8 Sep 1823 in St Mary Church, Wedmore, Somerset, England; died on 5 Oct 1891 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA; was buried after 5 Oct 1891 in Schaller Cemetery, Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1841, Eliza was living with her parents on High Street in West Lydford, Somerset, England.

Notes:

In 1841, Mary was living with her parents on High Street in West Lydford, Somerset, England

Notes:

In 1841, Maria was living with her parents on High Street in West Lydford, Somerset, England. In 1851 Aria was living with her brother, Cornelius on Castle Cary Road, East Lydford, Somerset, England.

Notes:

In 1841 she was living on Westholm in Pilton, Somerset England.

Notes:

In 1861 she was living on Huckinghill Lane in Pilton.

Notes:

In 1861 she was living on Huckinghill Lane in Pilton. In 1871 she was living with her widowed father in Pilton, Somerset, England

Mary married Warment, Thomas on 1 Jan 1874 in Pilton, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1861 she was living on Huckinghill Lane in Pilton.

Notes:

In 1861 she was living on Huckinghill Lane in Pilton.

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: GSXM-SR6
• Residence: 1871, Kingsdon, Somerset, England

George married Edward, Annie Marie in 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married Perrott, Cornelius on 16 Oct 1877 in St Luke Church (demolished), Bedminster, Somerset, England. Cornelius (son of Perrott, Silas and Miltie, Mrs Maria Jane) was born in 1854 in Bedminster, Somerset, England; died on 22 Oct 1930 in Keynsham, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married N.N., N.N. in 1891 in Kingsdon, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1851 he was living on East Street in Bristol, England. In 1861 he was living on North Street in Bedminster, Somerset, England

Henry married Vickery, Sarah Jane on 18 Jul 1870 in St Luke Church (demolished), Bedminster, Somerset, England. Sarah was born in 1848 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1851 he as living on East Street in bristol, England

Silas married Clark, Rosina Jessie on 20 Sep 1873 in St Luke Church (demolished), Bedminster, Somerset, England. Rosina was born in 1852; died in 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: G962-M5K
• Residence: 1861, Bedminster, Somerset, England; North Street
• Residence: 1881, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 1891, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
• Residence: 1911, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Notes:

In 1861 she was living on North Street in Bedminster, Somerset, England

Maria married Dimond, Solomon Oliver on 1 Dec 1875 in St Luke Church (demolished), Bedminster, Somerset, England. Solomon was born in 1852 in Culmstock, Devon, England; died on 11 May 1916 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1861 he was living on North Street in Bedminster, Somerset, England

Cornelius married Perrott, Louise Jane on 16 Oct 1877 in St Luke Church (demolished), Bedminster, Somerset, England. Louise (daughter of Perrott, Samuel and Bishop, Jane) was born in 1855 in Kingsdon, Somerset, England; died on 25 Jul 1902 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1861 he was living on North Street in Bedminster, Somerset, England

Family/Spouse: Lambe, N.N.. N.N. was born in England; died in DECEASED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married Lamb, Edward in UNKNOWN. Edward was born in UNKNOWN; died in DECEASED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some relatives of this family, Alan Duicinii lived in Dubuque, Iowa. And Alex Duicinii, Jr. lived in St Louis, Missouri

Mrs. Bella T. Roedell passed away at the family resident at 508 West Locust Street this morning at 8 o'clock. She was born in England Feb. 22, 1853, and had resided in Dubuque for many years.
She was prominent in various organizations being a recorder for the court of Honor and Royal Neighbor Lodges and a member of the Orioles, the Maccabees and the Women's Relief Corps. No. 37.

Died:
508 West Walnut Street

Arabelle married Roedell, Robert Theodore in 1874 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Robert was born on 15 Oct 1851 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Aug 1926 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried in Aug 1926 in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Brick and Stone Mason

Notes:

From the Crawford, Eden and Sac Counties Book
Guy G. Perrott was just a lad when the family came to Dubuque county, Iowa where he was reared to farm life, and learned the trade of a brick mason and stone and marble cutter. He worked at that same for some years, during which time he assisted in building the state capitol at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa in 1878. In 1880 Mr. Perott came to Sac county, hwere he now owns 200 acres of fine land, and on which is a good one and a half story dwelling. He also has a beautiful grove an orchard of small fruits, and everything to be found on a well-regulated place. In additon to his farming, he is also engaged in the raising of stock.

Our subject was married March 7, 1878 in Dyersville, Dubuque County, Iowa to Jennie Council, who was born, reared and educated in that county. She is the daughter of John and Matilda nee' Mogg Counsel, natives of Somersetshire, England. The mother died in 1802, and the father still resides in Dubuque County, Iowa. They were the parents of seven children, five now living viz: John, James, Charles, Jannie and Anna. Mr. and Mrs. Perrott have four daughters: Nettie Florence, Jennie Lillian, Jessie May and Edith Alice. Politically, Mr. Perrott takes an active part in the Republican party, and was a candidate for County Recorder in 1892. Both he and his wife are active members in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Early.

Gabriel Guy, son of Cornelius and Pheobe Ann Perrott was born and Shepton, Mallet, Somersetshire, England on June 30, 1854. He lived til 1871 when he came to the United States, settling in Independence, Iowa,. He moved to Dyersville in 1872.
On March 7, 1873 he was united marriage to Miss Jennie Counsel of Dyersville. They moved in 1880 to their present farm in Early. Of the nine members of their immediate family, all the three have been born or lived at some time on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Perrott quietly observe their 61st wedding anniversary Tuesday of last week.
They moved from the farm to Early in 1895 where Mr. Perrott engaged in the implement business. Later he became a traveling salesman and a block Man for the McCormick Company and still later for the International Harvester company with which he was associated until 1913. He then conducted in on automobile business until 1919. While living in Early he was a member of the Masonic lodge having joined in 1891. He served as a member of the City Council and for the school board for many years.
Mr. Perrott was a lover of music and while living in England he was a choirboy and the Episcopalian church. He transferred to the Methodist Church in Early and was the first organist of the church.
When the family moved to Storm Lake in the Fall of 1919. Mr. Perrott affiliated with the Methodist Church and sang in the choir for a number of years.
Mr. Perrott chief interest were in his family and home. His music was always a source of inspiration and delight.
His parents and four sisters preceded him in death. They are Annie, Belle, Mrs. R. T. Reodell, Dubuque; Ella Mrs. George B. Gould, Schaller; Lilly, Mrs. William Hahne, Schaller, one sister Mrs. Alice Dunkleberg of Des Moines, survives.
He also leased to mourn his bereaved wife and four children: Nettie, Mrs. W. I. Watts of Ida Grove, Miss Lillian and Jesse Mrs. Henry Schmitz of Storm Lake, and Edith Mrs. R. E. Manley of Early. 11 grandchildren: Elbert Watts, Early; Guy Watts, Alta; Edith and Jeanette Watts, Chicago IL; Vivian Manley, Sioux City; Pauline and Ronald Manley of Early and the great-grandchild, Russell Watts of Early also survive.
This information was published by the Storm Lake Register Tuesday, March 14, 1939.

Guy married Counsell, Jennie M on 7 Mar 1878 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Jennie was born on 3 Sep 1854 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; died on 3 Feb 1945 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA; was buried in Feb 1945 in Storm Lake Cemetery, Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died at age 17. Annie died in Dyersville but her name and dates are on the tombstone in Schaller Cemetery. Source Kristen Watts

She had a twin sister who died as an infant.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Nickname: Ella
• Occupation: Housewife
• Departure: 1872, England
• Residence: 1925, Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA; Main Street

Notes:

Was short, stout, with curly red hair.

Birth:
Peter Street

Sarah married Gould, George Bartholomew on 4 Dec 1895 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. George (son of Gould, Chauncey and Brosseau, Flavia Ann) was born on 26 Jun 1855 in Fennimore, Grant, Wisconsin, USA; died on 7 May 1945 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA; was buried after 7 May 1945 in Schaller Cemetery, Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Nickname: Lillian
• Occupation: Housewife
• Departure: 1872, Somerset, England

Notes:

Lillian Eliza Perrott.
30 Dec 1861,Shepton Mallet, Somerset Shire, England. D. 11 Sep 1924,
Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA.
The startling news was passed form neighbor to neighbor on Friday morning of the sudden death of Mrs. William Hahne at the family home in Eden Twp., on Thursday evening about 9:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Hahne had not been in the best health for the past three years, suffering from a slight stroke and paralysis, but she had partially recovered from that and was able to be about the house every day. On the last Thursday, the day of her death, she had been feeling exceptionally good been remarked as to how well she was doing and took more than the usual interest in the work about the house. She retired about half past seven. About 9:00 she began to feel somewhat stressed and arose and went downstairs to get a hot water bottle and medicine. Her son and wife were in reading and assisted her to her room and waited upon her. It was moments until they realize she was getting worse as Mr. Hahne was called. The doctor was summoned at once the end was fast approaching. It was Butterfield Mullins until she ceased and loving wife and mother had entered her eternal sleep.

Lillian Eliza Perrott was born in Shepton Malet, England, December 30,1861, and she died at Schaller, Iowa, on 11, 1924, age 62 years, 8 months and 12 days. When about ten years of age she came with her parents to America, the family located at Independence, Iowa, after words at Dyersville, and a few years the family removed to Schaller, coming soon after the town was started by her father, C. Perrott doing the Mason work for the foundation of the first depot. On September 18, 1889 she was united in marriage to William Hahne, to this union two children were born, Lucille, who died in infancy and William Frederic, who with his father are left to mourn the loss of a loving companion. Mrs. Hahne is also survived by one brother, G. G. Perrott of Storm Lake and two sisters Mrs. G. B. Gould of this city and Mrs. B. C. Dunkelberg of Sumner, and with her little grandson Frederic William,. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. A. A. Thoman of the United Reformed Church and Interment was in the Schaller Cemetery. Family from out-of-town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hahne, Eleanor, Mrs. Josephine Hahne and August Hahne, Storm Lake, Mr. E. C. Dunkelberg Hull; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Manley, Early.
This information was published by the Schaller Herold, Thursday, September, 18, 1924.

Birth:
Leg Square

Eliza married Hahne, William Frederick on 18 Sep 1889 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. William (son of Hahne, Frederich William and Domeier, Sophie Charlotte) was born on 12 Nov 1867 in Waukon, Allamakee, Iowa, USA; died on 4 Aug 1941 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA; was buried after 4 Aug 1941 in Schaller Cemetery, Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife
• Baptism: 21 Feb 1864, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
• Departure: 1882, Somerset, England

Notes:

From the Wednesday, December 17, 1890 issue of THE STAR of Schaller, Sac County, Iowa:

The Schaller corps of teachers, Principal F. W. Akers and Misses Jennie Burleigh and Alice Perrott attended the teachers' association at Early Saturday. They report a good attendance. The next meeting will be held in Schaller sometime in January.

Friends Saddened At Death Today of Mrs. Dunkelberg: Friends were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Alice Dunkelberg of Des Moines who died at 1:30 this morning (Thursday). Death resulted from a heart attack. Mrs. Dunkelberg had been ill only a few days.
Mrs. Dunkelberg is a sister-in-law of Mrs. G. G. Perrott and has spent several summers in Storm Lake and visited at numerous other times.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock In Des Moines. The body will be taken to Waterloo' for burial in the family lot. Mrs. Henry Schmitz, a niece. Is leaving Friday morning for DesMoines. She Is accompanying Mrs. Dunkelberg's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Dunkelberg of Alton. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune May 23, 1940.

Birth:
Leg Square

Alice married Dunkelberg, Bert Clay on 30 Dec 1891 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. Bert was born on 24 Dec 1863 in Pendleton, Niagara, New York, USA; died on 7 Nov 1927 in Sumner, Bremer, Iowa, USA; was buried after 7 Nov 1927 in Union Mound Cemetery, Sumner, Bremer, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: G96K-RXZ
• Residence: 1891, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: G96K-1GP
• Residence: 1891, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: G962-M5R
• Residence: 1881, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 1891, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Annie married Mare, Charles James on 8 Jun 1912 in Bedminster, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: G96K-GGJ
• Residence: 1881, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 1891, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Edith married Gwilliam, Arthur Henry on 2 Aug 1902 in Bedminster, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: 9KL9-DMZ
• Residence: 1891, Bedminster, Somerset, England
• Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
• Residence: 1911, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
• Residence: 29 Sep 1939, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Wilfred married Saunders, Ellen Amelia on 12 Sep 1908 in Bedminster, Somerset, England. Ellen was born on 25 Feb 1882 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England; was christened on 23 Mar 1884 in Hebron Methodist, Bedminster, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Oeth, Adeline Crescentia. Adeline was born on 8 Jun 1880 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA; died on 16 Jun 1906 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried after 16 Jun 1906 in Mount Calvery Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cousins, Florence Ada. Florence was born on 12 May 1885 in Vail, Crawford, Iowa, USA; died on 2 Dec 1934 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried after 2 Dec 1934 in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hughes, Stella May. Stella was born on 20 Sep 1879 in Colesburg, Delaware, Iowa, USA; died on 19 Apr 1970 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried after 19 Apr 1970 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BLAZE DAMAGES
ROEDELL HOME
~
EXTINGUISHED WITH
CHEMICALS– FIREMEN
RECEIVE PRAISE
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Fire believed to have been caused by a defective fire-place caused considerable damage to the residence of R. P. Roedell, 264 Hill Street, about 11 o’clock last night.

Members of the household noticed smoke shortly after 10:45 but were unable to see any other signs of fire. An alarm was turned into the fire department, engine Co. No. 4 responding. A slight delay was caused as the location of the blaze could not ascertain.

One of the firemen, opening the door of the pantry, found the room a blaze. The fire, however, was extinguished with chemicals, every effort being made to avoid damage by the use of water.

Damage was done to the pantry and several pieces of valuable silverware were melted by the heat of the flames. The home was but recently remolded and redecorated.

Members of the Roedell family were loud in the praise of the efforts of the fire-fighters, and stated that the firemen arrived in record time after the alarm was sent in. It is believed that much greater damage was prevented by the use of chemicals.

Duubuque Telegraph Herald, September 1922

Family/Spouse: Scothorn, Mary Louise. Mary was born on 23 May 1881 in Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa, USA; died on 4 Mar 1960 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried after 4 Mar 1960 in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Muscian

Notes:

Alfred T. Roedell, prominent local musician, died at his home, 2665 White street, Friday evening at 9:45 o'clock following a lingering illness. The funeral services will be held at the home Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Linwood cemetery and the services at the grave will be private. Mr. Roedell was born in Dubuque July 18, 1880, and had spent his lifetime in this city. He was prominent in musical circles here for many years and was the organizer and director of the Roedell orchestra, which was one of the best known musical organization here years ago. He was married to Miss Minna Schuelter. To this union was born two sons. His widow and one son, Robert Russell at home, survive. One sister and three brothers also survive; Mrs. Alex Duccini; F.G., R.C. and R.P. Roedell, all of Dubuque. He was a member of the Court of Honor, Lodge No. 82; Woodman of the World, Columbia camp, No. 78, and A. F. of M. No. 289. One son and his parents preceded him in death.

Family/Spouse: Schuelter, Minnia Isabella. Minnia was born on 8 Mar 1884 in Cassville, Grant, Wisconsin, USA; died on 7 May 1957 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried in May 1957 in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Duccini, Alexander J. Alexander was born on 19 Jun 1889 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; died on 8 Feb 1962 in USA; was buried in Feb 1962 in Mount Calvery Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife

Notes:

The community was saddened the first of this week when it was heard that Mrs. W. I. Watts had passed away at her home southwest of Sac City 1 PM Monday. She had not been in good health for sometime but she had been out and about and so her send passing came as a great shock to her husband and family. She had been ill only since the previous Wednesday but her condition was not considered serious. There remains to mourn her passing her husband for children; W. E. Watts and Guy Watts of Alta, Edith of Des Moines Jeanette, a member of the Waves in Hawaii. A cablegram was immediately sent to the latter, but no word has come from her, so it is presumed that the message has not yet reached her. Funeral arrangements have been delayed hoping that some word might yet come, but if not, the services will be held from the house at 2 PM and from the Methodist Church at 2:30 PM Friday. Rev. O. W. Brand, Minister of the local church and Rev. J. T. Snyder of Storm Lake officiate while Farber and Ottoman funeral homes will be in charge. Burial be made in the cemetery at Storm Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Watts purchased a small farm southwest of Sac City about two years ago and moved their. They were improving it and making a comfortable home for themselves for their old age. Death has now wrecked their plans. They formally lived in Buena Vista and Ida counties. This information was published by the Sac Sun, May 31, 1945.

Nettie married Watts, Walter Irvin on 6 Sep 1905 in Early, Sac, Iowa, USA. Walter (son of Watts, Walter and Whiting, Eliza) was born on 13 May 1884 in Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; died on 13 Dec 1960 in Glidden, Carroll, Iowa, USA; was buried on 16 Dec 1960 in Storm Lake Cemetery, Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jessie married Schmitz, Henry Peter on 26 Aug 1929. Henry was born on 14 Mar 1883 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA; died on 12 Jun 1963 in Alta Memorial Hospital (closed), Alta, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA; was buried on 15 Jun 1963 in Storm Lake Cemetery, Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth time was 6AM

Edith married Manly, Ralph Henry on 27 Nov 1913 in Early, Sac, Iowa, USA. Ralph was born on 23 Jun 1891 in Delaware Township, Sac, Iowa, USA; died on 15 Sep 1968 in Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA; was buried after 15 Sep 1968 in Arlington Cemetery, Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife

Notes:

Was tall with light brown hair. Sac County birth records list birth date as 16 Sep 1896 at 3PM.

Doris A. McQuigg, 87 to the Eastern Star Masonic home, died Sept. 11, 1984, at the home. She was born Sept. 16, 1896, in Schaller the daughter of George and Ellen Parrott Gould. She married F. W. McQuigg on June 7, 1918 at Madison, Wisconsin.
Mrs. McQuigg was a member of the Schaller Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and was a lifetime member and past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star chapter 386.
She was preceding death by her husband, one son, two sisters and one brother.
Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Miller of Ankeny, Doris Squibbs of Merriam, Kansas and Ruth McQuigg of Marshalltown; two sons, James of Columbia, Missouri and Bruce of Bloomington, Ind.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10 AM at the Schaller cemetery. The memorial prayers will be held at 11 AM at the Schaller Methodist Church with Rev. Pacifico G. Carmiarin Jr. officiating. Memorials may be given to the Eastern Star building fund. Stark- Wellin Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
This information is provided by the Republican, Boone, Iowa Wednesday September 12, 1984.

Doris married McQuigg, Frederick Walter on 7 Jun 1918 in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, USA. Frederick (son of McQuigg, James Douglas and Casselman, Hester Ann) was born on 3 Oct 1893 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA; died on 2 Feb 1965 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA; was buried after 2 Feb 1965 in Schaller Cemetery, Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William F. Hahne Called by Death at Colorado Springs Friends will be sorry to learn that William F Hahne, a former Sac county resident, who was well known and respected In this vicinity, passed away October 12 in Colorado Springs. Mr Hahne had been confined to the hospital for several days prior to his death. He suffered with pneumonia. Burial was in Colorado Springs. Hahne was born on a farm near Schaller He was engaged In the insurance-real estate business in Sac City for several years. The family moved to Colorado Springs about two years ago. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hahne were active in the Presbyterian church. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille, Thomas, of Malcom, Iowa; and a son, Fredrick, of Washington, D. C. He was a cousin of Lillian Perrott, Mrs. R. E. Manly. Mrs. Henry Schmitz and Walter Hahne, all of Storm Lake. Storm Lake Register October 17, 1950.

William married Jensen, Blanche Marie in UNKNOWN. Blanche was born on 21 Jan 1899 in Webster, Iowa, USA; died on 1 Apr 1983 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA; was buried in Apr 1983 in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School Nurse

Notes:

E.C. attended college at what is now Upper Iowa University at Tripoli, Iowa. He served in the field artillery in the U.S. Army in World War I. He was a school teacher at Alton, Iowa and at Audubon, Iowa. He left the teaching profession for employment as cashier of a bank at Hull, Iowa, prior to 1922. He left banking for employment with an investment firm, the White-Phillips Company, in about 1927, traveling in northeastern Nebraska from his home in Crete, Nebraska. In about 1928 he was transfered to Fremont, Nebraska. About 1929 he left White-Phillips to form a partnership with one Elmer Gruenig in a new investment firm in Omaha, Nebraska, called the Corporate Securities Co. That firm prospered for a while in spite of the stock marker crash of 1929, but slipped by1933 as the depression deepened. Gruenig left the firm and it had closed by 1935. E.C. got employment for a brief time with PWA, the public works administration formed under the Roosevelt administration to help the unemployment situation. He then found work in Oklahoma working with the campaign for governor of “Ma” Ferguson and later with some oil exploration firms there. Following the entry of the U.S. into World War II he worked as an accountant with the army and its contractors building a camp to train ski troops in Colorado and on the Alaskan Highway. By the end of the war he was working as an accountant at the Panama Canal until retiring to Casselberry, Florida, where as a retirement business he raised rabbits for commercial sale. When his health began to fail, he moved from rural Casselberry to a home on South Glenwood Street in Orlando, Florida. He died in the hospital of a heart condition the morning of New Year’s Day 1972.

E.C. was married to Mildred Gibbs, probably at Alton, Iowa, in the early 1920s. They had two children while living at Hull, Iowa. They were divorced in 1942. He later married Margaret Thompson, probably in late 1942. They had one son, Peter, born Sept. 12, 1943. Both Margaret and Pete are still living.

Elmer married Thompson, Margaret Celeste in 1942. Margaret was born on 20 Aug 1898; died in Dec 1986 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA; was buried in Dec 1986 in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Gibbs, MildredAlton, Sioux, Iowa, USA. Mildred was born on 18 Nov 1893 in Alton, Sioux, Iowa, USA; died on 9 May 1990 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried after 9 May 1990 in Nassau Township Cemetery, Alton, Sioux, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Potter, Arlene V. Arlene was born in 1907 in USA; died on 28 Nov 1977 in USA; was buried in Dec 1977 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth: Jun. 30, 1905
Dubuque County
Iowa, USA
Death: Sep. 8, 1957
Dubuque County
Iowa, USA

Friends of Mr. Roedell may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffmann Mortuary, from where services will be held at St. Raphael's Cathedral at 9 a.m. Wednesday, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

He was born July 30, 1905, in Dubuque, the son of Stella M. and the late Roy C. Roedell. He was educated in Dubuque schools, and received his Doctor of Science degree from National College, Inc., Toronto, Canada, where he specialized in electrical engineering.

Originally associated with the Brunswick, Balke, Collander Co., and later an executive with the Motorola Co. for about 18 years, he was an owner of the Thermasector Co., makers of surgical devices used in eye, ear, nose and throat treatment.

Family/Spouse: O'Brien, Mildred Patricia. Mildred was born in 1905 in USA; died in 1966 in Iowa, USA; was buried in 1966 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Landgraf, Charles William. Charles was born on 2 Nov 1903 in Tyronza, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA; died on 31 Oct 1936 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried after 31 Oct 1936 in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Attorney

Notes:

Richard P. Roedell, 60, of 100 S. Grandview Avenue died Friday afternoon at the Finley hospital. Services will be at 11 AM Monday at the Strueber funeral home, with burial in the Linwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Mr. Roedell
was born in Dubuque. He was graduated form the Northwestern University University law school, and was a attorney associated with the law firm of Reynolds, Klein, Roedell, Breitbach and McCarthy. He was a member of the Dubuque
and Iowa Bar Association, the Dubuque County Historical Society, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Stephan D. Elizabeth Colon, Dubuque; a son, Richard Jr. of Dubuque; three grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Louise Landgraf of St. Catherine's. Memorials to be given to the heart association.

Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, IA, Jan. 13, 1974.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Music Teacher

Notes:

ROBERT RUSSELL ROEDELL
A widely known Dubuque musician, he was fatally injured early Sunday morning in an automobile accident near Grinnell, Ia.

ROBERT ROEDELL KILLED IN CRASH
DUBUQUER DIES ON 'DEADLIEST ROAD IN STATE'
Fatally injured in an automobile accident on "the deadliest road in the state," Robert Russell Roedell, 24-year-old Dubuquer, died early Sunday morning at St. Francis Hospital at Grinnell, Ia.

The body was brought to Dubuque Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the University of Dubuque college chapel with Dr. Dale D. Welch, university president, officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Graduated With Mother

Roedell was graduated from the university in June, 1937, where he was prominent in musical circles. His mother, Mrs. Minna Scheulter [sic] Roedell, received her degree at the same time in a mother-and-son graduation. Mrs. Roedell, who survives, is librarian at the Jefferson Junior High School and lives at 2665 White Street.

At the time of his death Roedell was a music instructor at the Liscombe, Ia. high school.

Missed Turn

Roedell was killed and a companion seriously injured when an automobile driven by Roedell missed a turn at the junction of highways 6 and 163, eight miles east of Grinnell.

The car, traveling at high speed, hit a ditch and rolled for more than 150 feet. Roedell's chest was crushed and a lung punctured, causing him to die of an internal hemorrhage.

Roedell's companion, Kenneth Koehler, a Liscombe, Ia. insurance man, will recover, physicians said, although he suffered numerous painful injuries. His tongue was ripped almost from his mouth.

The Roedell death is the fifth on Highway 6 in Poweshiek Co. this year, and has earned the highway title of "the deadliest road in the state."

Two persons witnessed the tragedy: Charles Wilson and G. D. Griffith, both of Malcom, Ia. Roedell was returning from Fairfield, Ia., where he had gone to apply for the post of director of music at the Fairfield High School, where [sic] the tragic accident occurred.

He was born in Fulton, Ill., on Feb. 11, 1914.

At the university he was an active leader in music work and a popular student. He was a member of the a capella choir, serving as assistant director to Dr. Noel J. Logan. He played in the band and orchestra, was a member of the university's male quartet, and appeared as a baritone soloist both on the campus and in the city. He was also active in church music circles.

He was appointed director of music at Liscombe High School in September, 1937.

Notes:

Died in infancy

Family/Spouse: Jonda, Cathryn. Cathryn was born in UNKNOWN; died in DECEASED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: United States Postal Employee

Notes:

Services for Alan R. Duccini, 71, of 2220 Pasadena St., will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Columbkille's Church.

Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. at Behr's where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Mr. Duccini, who was born in Dubuque, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Unit of Mercy Health Center. He worked at the U.S. Post Office for 37 years and was a member of the American Postal Workers Union.

His wife, the former Eileen M. Roeth, died Feb. 23, 1983.

A sister, Mrs. Arnold (Grace) Fritsch of Dubuque, and a brother, Alex Duccini of Granite City, Ill.

Family/Spouse: Roeth, Eileen M. Eileen was born on 1 Nov 1917 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA; died on 23 Feb 1983 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried in Feb 1983 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker and sold home products

Notes:

From the February 24, 2010 edition of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald

Grace E. Fritsch, 96, of Ennoble Manor, formerly of 1900 Ungs, died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Ennoble Manor.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with the Rev. Jack Redmond officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

She was born on Sept. 8, 1913, in Dubuque, daughter of Alex and Gladys (Roedell) Duccini. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1931.

She married Arnold W. Fritsch on July 17, 1950, in Dubuque; he preceded her in death in 1986.

She was a homemaker and also sold home products.

Grace loved having company, and visiting with her friends, taking walks with her dog, Tiny, and watching "Larry King Live."

Surviving are her two sons, Alan and Arnold Fritsch Jr., both of Dubuque; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She also was preceded in death by two brothers, Alan and Alex.

Grace married Fritsch, Arnold W on 17 Jul 1950 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Arnold was born on 20 Aug 1915 in Bankston, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; died on 22 Nov 1986 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA; was buried in Nov 1986 in Mount Calvery Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Walter Elbert Watts, son of Walter Irvin and Nettie Perrott Watts, was born on March4,1909, at Early IA. He passed away at the Alta Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for seven weeks on April 13,1983, at the age of 73 years 1 month and 9 days. He suffered severe paralytic stroke on September 8,1978, with complications following. Elbert spent his childhood days in the Storm Lake area later moving with his parents to Sumner in Eastern Iowa where he graduated in 1922 from the Sumner High School. He then attended one semester of college at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, graduating at midterm in a business course. He worked at a Produce store in Marcus, IA, for several months, then returned to his chosen profession of farming. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he held several offices when health permitted. He was Nokomis Township clerk for 19 years and in the late sixties was cemetery custodian in which he took great interest. He was a 4-H leader, served in the 4-H county committee and the ASCS early program. He was interested and active in the welfare of his community. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother. On March 25,1931, he was united in marriage to Esther Strom at Alta. To this union two sons were born. Surviving are his wife, Esther, his Sons, Russell and wife Florence of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kenneth and his wife Sharon of Cherokee; Five Grandchildren and four great Grandchildren; one brother Guy of Alta, two sisters Jeanette Watts and Edith Gregg of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Six Nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday April 18 at 11:00 A.M. from the United Methodist Church in Alta with Rev. A. F. Schneck officiating. Honorary attendants were Earl Molgaard, Wesley Kindwall, Warren Hix, and Art Friedrich. Attendants were Wayne Ericksen, Howard Peterson, Robert Magnuson, Ray Mortensen, Warren Jimmerson, and Dr. Brian Walsh. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Alta under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Information provided by the Alta Advertiser April 21,1983, Alta, IA Birth: Esther Watts: Family History Moved to farm South of Storm Lake south of IPS steam plant. In 1940 they bought and moved to a farm west of Alta lived there until 1973. Moved to Alta in new house. Both are buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Walter married Strom, Esther Naomi on 25 Mar 1931 in Alta, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. Esther was born on 14 Jun 1909 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA; died on 25 Apr 1992 in Newark, Wise, Texas, USA; was buried after 25 Apr 1992 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alta, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Green Valley, Pima, Arizona, USA

Notes:

KENNETH N. WATTS, 70, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 8th, at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Ethan D. Sayler will officiate. There will be flag presentation and taps at the church on Wednesday. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com
Kenneth was born June 6, 1939 at Early, Iowa to Elbert and Esther (Strom) Watts. He graduated from Alta, Iowa High School in 1957 and attended business school in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1963. He was married to Susan Mangold. Ken was later married to Jacqueline Sessions on April 10, 1964 and later married to Sharon Stevenson Stief on August 19, 1972 in Cherokee, Iowa. Kenneth had worked as a loan officer for the Citizens First National Bank in Storm Lake for a few years and for the Central Trust & Saving Bank in Cherokee for many years, also worked for Schoon Construction Co. for several years and was currently working there part-time. He was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed deer hunting, golf, bowling, gardening, reading, word puzzles, was an Iowa Hawkeye fan and was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Russell Watts.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters: Kendra Watts and her special friend Ywaine Spiner of Sachse, Texas; Tara Watts of Madison, Wisc.; a step-daughter Loni Stief and her special friend Lyle Sargent of Washta, Iowa; a sister-in-law Florine Vick and her husband Richard of Maynardville, Tennessee; brother-in-law Dave Stevenson and his wife Cindy of Marcus, Iowa; sister-in-law Joelle Daigle and her husband Terry of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister-in-law Lori Reinert and her special friend Ben Jobe of Cherokee, Iowa; two nephews Jeff Watts of Haslet, Texas and Randy Watts of Arlington, Texas; two aunts Jean Strom and Bonnie Watts, both of Alta, Iowa; also other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Edith married Gregg, Charles Emory on 21 Aug 1948 in Lake Forest, Lake, Illinois, USA. Charles was born on 22 Aug 1923 in Cook, Illinois, USA; died on 16 May 1968 in Montana, USA; was buried in May 1968 in Custer National Cemetery, Crow Agency, Big Horn, Montana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: Alta Vista, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Services for Guy Burdette Watts, 86, Alta, will be held on Thursday, Sept.23, at 1:30 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Alta with Pastor David Arulnathan Officiating. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. He died at the Buena Vista Co. Hospital in Storm Lake on Sept. 20,1999.
Guy Watts was born on March 3,1913, to Walter Irvin and Nettie Perrott, in Early , IA. He was baptized on Nov.9,1913 in Early. He married Lavon (Bonnie) Blake on March 7,1937 at the Methodist Church parsonage at Sac City, IA. Guy and Bonnie farmed for one year in Sac Co. near Early. They then farmed north of Alta where they made thier home since 1938. Guy enjoyed raising short horn cattle and duroc hogs. He also enjoyed reading and supporting FFA and 4-H. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Irvin Watts and Nettie Perrott; two sisters, Jeanette Watts and Edith Gregg; one brother Elbert Watts; one Nephew, Russell; and one great Granddaughter Tatum Jean Tibbets. Survivors include Wife, Bonnie; three sons, Ralph and wife Dianne Watts of Aurelia, Jim and wife Connie Watts of Alta, Burdette (Bud) and wife Jeanette Watts of Spencer, IA; Grandchildren, Dwan And Myron Geherts of Aurelia, Charlotte and Tracey Tibbets of East Flat Rock, NC, Clinton Watts of Readlyn, IA, Cheryl and David Arnts, Alta, Cory and Kristen Watts, of Alta, Michelle and Tim Kuiper of Beresford, SD, Marc Watts of Spencer, Misty Watts of Cherokee, Brain Watts of Aurelia; Great Grandchildren, Ashley, Adam, Meliane, Amber Geherts of Aurelia, Dale and Travis Tibbets, Rachael Arnts of Alta; one nephew, Ken and wife Sharon Watts of Cherokee. Barker Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Information published by the Storm Lake Times Newspaper. Sept. 1999.

Guy married Blake, Lavon Ocal on 7 Mar 1937 in Sac City, Sac, Iowa, USA. Lavon was born on 1 Aug 1916 in Buena Vista, Iowa, USA; died on 12 Oct 2016 in Aurelia, Cherokee, Iowa, USA; was buried after 12 Oct 2016 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alta, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Computer Programmer
• Residence: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Funeral services for Elise Jeanette Watts, 77 of Albuquerque, New Mexico were held Friday, June 7, 1995 at the Barker funeral home in Alta with Dr. Charles Spence officiating. Burial was in the Storm Lake Cemetery, Storm Lake.
Elsie Jeanette Watts was born Feb. 20, 1918 in Storm Lake to Walter Irving and Nettie Florence Parrott Watts. She graduated from the Alta high school in 1934. In the late 1930s she moved to Chicago to work as a computer programmer for the Chicago school system. In 1981 she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to become a computer programmer for the Albuquerque school district until 1990 when she went to work for a local bank.
Elsie passed away Saturday, July 1, 1995 and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Elbert Watts and a Sister, Edith Gregg. Survivors include a brother and his wife Guy and Bonnie Watts, five nephews and their wives, Russell and Florene Watts, Newark, Texas, Kenneth and Sharon Watts, Cherokee; Ralph and Diane Watts of Aurelia: James and Connie Watts, Storm Lake and Bud and Janette Watts, Spencer.
Barker funeral home of Alta was in charge of arrangements.
This information was published by the Storm Lake Times, July 8, 1995.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Teacher

Notes:

Mrs. George (Pauline) Ferrin, 82 of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997 at 3 AM at the Countryside Estates following a two-year illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, at 2 PM at the Boothby funeral home in Cherokee. Rev. Gary Armstrong will officiate and burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee. There will be a family prayer service at 1:45 PM at the funeral home on Thursday. Visitation will be all day today at the Boothby funeral home with the family president of 630 to 8 PM. Mrs. Ferrin was born Sept. 10, 1914 on a farm near Odebolt, Iowa to Ralph and Edith Perrott Manly. She graduated from Early consolidated high school and graduated from Buena Vista college with the degree in elementary education. On June 12, 1952 she married George Ferrin in Strom Lake, Iowa. She taught elementary education for 34 years, five years at West side, eight years at LeMars, and 21 years at Meriden-Cleghorn. She retired in 1976 and has had been a president of Cherokee the past 44 years. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Carnation chapter No. 165, order of Eastern star, the United Methodist women and was a former Regent of DAR. Survivors include her husband, George, a stepdaughter: Sharon and her husband Dale Sudtelgte Remsen, Iowa, two stepsons: Dale Ferrin and his wife Janet, Smithfield, Missouri and Daniel Ferrin, Menomonie, Wisconsin; 12 step grandchildren 14 step great-grandchildren and one brother Ron Manly and his wife Dortha of Moville, Iowa and one sister Vivian Schriner of Elmhurst, Illinois. She was preceding death by her parents and a stepson, David Ferrin. This information is provided by the Daily Times, Cherokee, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1997.

Dorothy married Ferrin, George Wilmer on 14 Jun 1952 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. George was born on 19 Sep 1913 in Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA; died on 20 Apr 2003 in Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA; was buried after 20 Apr 2003 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Owned Electric Company

Ronald married Bishop, Dortha Lee on 9 Aug 1946 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Dortha was born on 12 Sep 1917 in Keyser, Mineral, West Virginia, USA; died on 20 Jun 2002 in South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Jun 2002 in Arlington Cemetery, Moville, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vivian married Schreiner, Walter L on 12 Jul 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Appointments / Titles: Dr
• Residence: Between Apr and Dec 1953, Silver Spring, Montgomery, Maryland, USA; 8404 12th Avenue
• Life Event: Between 76 and 19 Sep 1975, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; Director Center for Climatic and Environmental Assessment
• Education: Between 1936 and 1939, Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA; Buena Vista College
• Residence: Between Sep 1936 and Mar 1942, Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA
• Education: Between 1939 and 1941, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Linn, Iowa, USA; Baccularate of Arts
• Military: Between 1942 and 1945; Captain in 21st Weather Squadron
• Education: 1942, University of Chicago, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Post Graduate Work in Meterology
• Residence: Between Feb 1946 and Jul 1947, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA; 1817 W 82nd Terrace
• Residence: Between Jul 1947 and Oct 1951, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA; 1415 57th Street
• Residence: Between Oct 1951 and Apr 1953, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; 146 W 62nd Street
• Residence: Between Jan 1954 and Apr 1956, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; 162 Evans
• Education: Between 1956 and 1960, University of Missouri, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; Master of Science
• Residence: Between Apr 1956 and Jul 1957, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; 1 West Drive
• Residence: Between Jul 1957 and 1972, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; 338 Crown Point
• Education: Between 1960 and 1964, University of Missouri, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; PhD
• Residence: Between 1972 and 1985, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; 5 Longfellow Drive

Notes:

Jim enlisted in the US Army during World War II and served in the European theatre. Immediately after enlistment they sent him to weather school at Northwestern University, near Chicago. That's when he renewed his Cornell College 'acquaintance' with Marcella Kouba. After he graduated from weather school, he was sent to England and crossed the English channel shortly after "D Day", and was surrounded during the 'Battle of the Bulge". He was in the 21st Weather Squadron. His service number was D857141. They were married in King Memorial Chapel on the campus of Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, where they both graduated prior to the war. His rank at discharge was Captain. He then went to work for the US Weather Bureau.

They first moved to Kansas City, MO, Des Moines, IA, Washington, DC, Omaha, NE and finally to Columbia, MO. After he retired from the weather bureau he started a private weather consulting firm predicting worldwide agricultural crop yields using computers and satellite weather data. These were very valuable to our country (and the CIA) during the Cold War, as he could tell from the satellite data how bad the crops were in Russia.

He enlisted in the US Army during World War II and served in the European theatre. Immediately after enlistment they sent him to weather school at Northwestern University, near Chicago. That's when he renewed his Cornell College 'acquaintance' with Marcella Kouba. After he graduated from weather school, he was sent to England and crossed the English channel shortly after "D Day", and was surrounded during the 'Battle of the Bulge". He was in the 21st Weather Squadron. His service number was D857141. They were married in King Memorial Chapel on the campus of Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, where they graduated prior to the war. His rank at discharge was Captain. He then went to work for the US Weather Bureau. They first moved to Kansas City, MO, Des Moines, IA, Washington, DC, Omaha, NE and finally to Columbia, MO. After he retired from the weather bureau he started a private weather consulting firm predicting worldwide agricultural crop yields using computers and satellite weather data.
Buried in Memorial Park

History of the 21st Weather Squadron:

Activated at Bradley Field, Conn., in April 1943, the 21st Weather Squadron quickly moved overseas and was assigned to the 9th Air Force in October of the same year. With the purpose of providing dedicated meteorological intelligence to ground units, the 21st WS became the first fully deployable weather squadron in history with men trained specifically for combat; during Operation Overlord, 14 mobile weather units deployed 30 men in support of the ground troops. Following the Normandy invasion, Bronze Stars were awarded to 81 servicemen of the 21st WS.

The unit also earned the European-African-Middle-Eastern service streamer and three additional campaign streamers in Northern France, Rheinland, and Central Europe, for their unparalleled support to the war fighter.

Died:
Family Home

JAMES married Terrell, Mary JANE in 1972 in Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA. Mary was born on 18 Jun 1932 in Sikeston, New Madrid, Missouri, USA; died on 14 Jan 2019 in Boone County Hospital Center, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; was buried after 14 Jan 2019 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

JAMES married Kouba, Marcella Mae on 4 Nov 1945 in Cornell College Campus Chapel, Mount Vernon, Linn, Iowa, USA. Marcella (daughter of Kouba, Emil and Rosburg, Laura Maria) was born on 20 Apr 1920 in Luzerne, Benton, Iowa, USA; died on 25 Oct 1975 in Boone County Hospital Center, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA; was buried on 27 Oct 1975 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife

MARGARET married Miller, Donald L on 30 Nov 1945 in Schaller, Sac, Iowa, USA. Donald (son of Miller, Christian and Lubbert, Henrietta Sophia) was born on 28 Nov 1923 in Cleghorn, Cherokee, Iowa, USA; died on 15 Aug 1996 in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 18 Aug 1996 in Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Education Professor/Dean

Robert married Whalen, Joan Darlene on 12 Jun 1955 in Galva, Ida, Iowa, USA. Joan (daughter of Whalen, Edward Washington and Anderson, Hilda Alveda) was born on 28 Aug 1934 in Galva, Ida, Iowa, USA; died on 16 Feb 2007 in Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Methodist

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Housewife

Notes:

Doris Louise Squibbs was born to F.W. and Doris McQuigg in Schaller, Iowa on September 12, 1932. She passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021, just two days short of her 89th birthday. She went to country school for eight years and graduated from Schaller High School in 1949, and was Salutatorian of her class. She participated in many of the activities the small school offered—plays, musicals and was especially good on the girls’ basketball team. She had a deadly long shot!

She continued her education at Iowa State Teachers College and received a two-year teaching certificate. Doris taught second grade in Milford, Iowa for three years. She then went to the University of Colorado, where she completed her junior year. While in Denver, she worked at the MAY D&F department store, and was an associate buyer until 1958. Then, she and a friend moved to Kansas City and she worked at AT&T Headquarters.

Doris, or Dottie as many friends call her, met Jerry Squibbs one Sunday morning on her front porch. He was visiting his friends, her downstairs neighbors. Their friendship sparked when they started discussing baseball. They went to a game together that day, and That was That!

Jerry and Dottie were married in Columbia, Missouri on September 3, 1960. They lived in Columbia for a year while Jerry completed his mechanical engineering degree and she worked at State Farm Insurance Company. He accepted a position with Natkin Company in Kansas City and Dottie went back to work for AT&T. They soon bought a house, and that is when she quit AT&T to stay at home. She enjoyed homemaking and entertaining her family and friends.

They welcomed their son, David in January 1971, and she loved being a mother and a wife. They all enjoyed traveling together, and Hawaii was a favorite location. They enjoyed trips to their special place on Lake Viking, and usually anywhere around water. They enjoyed their back yard pool and many times their home was the center of family holidays. Doris found a place for her talents by volunteering at Asbury United Methodist Church. She especially enjoyed her work with United Methodist Women and her positions on various boards and committees. She was an active member of Johnson County Young Matrons, and participated in helping establish TLC.

Jerry died far too early, in 1992. They had moved to Denver for his big promotion within his company, but when his heart was failing, they came back to Kansas City. Jerry passed away following his heart transplant surgery. Doris and her son David continued to live in Overland Park.

Her extended family was important to her, and she continued hosting holiday and family events. In 1999, she opened her home to her sister Ruth McQuigg. They together maintained their home and traditions. They traveled together, especially in the winter, to favorite spots like Charleston, South Carolina, Arizona, Gulf Shores and of course, Costa Rica to visit David. They moved from their Overland Park home to Brookdale Retirement Community in November of 2018. Doris lived her last few months at Villa St Francis.

Dottie will be remembered as a kind, generous lady—ready to talk sports with anyone who would listen. She and Jerry loved the Chiefs and Dottie studied the newspaper and knew many facts about both her beloved Chiefs and Royals. If you had a different opinion on a subject about sports, you probably were never going to win an argument with her.

Doris was preceded in death by Jerry, her parents, brothers Jim and Bruce, and sister Margaret. She is survived by her son, David, her sister, Ruth, and her sisters-in-law Suzanne Gehring and Peggy Squibbs. Her survivors also include numerous nieces and nephews, and a great many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 30th at 1:00 pm in the Hager Hall of Asbury United Methodist Church located at 5400 W 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas.  Memorials in Dottie’s honor may be given to Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208

Doris married Squibbs, Gerald G "Jerry" on 3 Sep 1960 in Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA. Gerald was born in 1933 in Missouri, USA; died in Sep 1992 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA; was buried in Sep 1992 in Johnson County Memorial Park Cemetery, Overland Park, Johnson, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Walker, Dorothy on 19 Jun 1949. Dorothy was born on 30 Aug 1926 in Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, USA; died on 6 Oct 2006 in Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, USA; was buried in Oct 2006 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucille married Thomas, Theodore Lee on 19 Aug 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Attorney

Notes:

OSAGE, IOWA — Albert Gibbs Dunkelberg, 81, of Osage died Tuesday (Dec. 9, 2003) at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage. Albert was born at Hull, Iowa on June 29, 1922, the son of Elmer Cornelius and Mildred (Gibbs) Dunkelberg.

As a child, he lived in Hull, Storm Lake, Creighton, Fremont and Omaha, Neb. He attended junior high and high school while living at Alton, Iowa, and graduated from Alton High School in 1940.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941 as an Apprentice Seaman, and served in the Atlantic, American, and Pacific Theaters in World War II as an aviation machinist's mate in an escort fighter squadron at sea and on shore stations. He was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Chief Petty Officer.

Dunkelberg contracted poliomyelitis shortly after his discharge from the Navy and was hospitalized in Chicago for many months. Upon leaving Chicago, he attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from Drake Law School in June, 1952.

He was married Sept. 7, 1950, at Millersburg, Iowa, to Leone Kathryn Schultz, a nurse at Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines. They moved to Osage, Iowa, on Feb. 14, 1953, where he entered the private practice of law and she was employed as a nurse at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital.

Later in 1953, he joined Joseph H. Sams in the law partnership of Sams & Dunkelberg which he continued until the death of Mr. Sams in 1966. He then formed a partnership with Keith A. McKinley which was joined by Jerry H. Folkers in 1968, Bryan H. McKinley in 1977 and Mark Walk in 1992. He retired from the practice in September 1994.

Active in community affairs, Dunkelberg served as city treasurer for 34 years, was a member and past president of the Osage Chamber of Commerce, a charter member and the first president of the Kiwanis Club of Osage, which he also served seven years as secretary. He served a number of terms on the Mitchell County Soldier's Relief Commission, was a member of the board of directors of Osage Farmers National Bank for 30 years and a life member of Osage Post 278 of the American Legion where he served 40 years as finance officer.

Al was baptized as an adult at Osage Lutheran Church, now Our Savior's Lutheran Church, in 1954, and was an active member there, having served as president of the congregation, twice as secretary of the congregation, seven years as a Sunday school teacher and on various boards and committees.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with the Rev. Dennis Hanson and the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Interment will be in the Osage Cemetery with Military Rites by Osage American Legion Post 278. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage and one hour before services on Monday at the church. Memorials may be given to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 833 Ash St., Osage, Iowa; Mitchell County Memorial Foundation, 616 N. 8th St., Osage, Iowa, or the charity of donor's choice.

He is survived by his wife, Leone Dunkelberg of Osage; one daughter, Kathryn Lucero and her husband Rudy of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons, Kermit G. Dunkelberg and Kim Mancuso of Ashfield, Mass., Kendall A. Dunkelberg and Kim Whitehead of Columbus, Miss.; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Lucero, Michael Lucero, Zoe M. Dunkelberg and Aidan W. Dunkelberg; two foreign exchange student "sons": George Ulrich, wife Judith and son. Joshua of Venice, Italy, Jon Mangersnes, wife Sissel and children Maria, Birgit and Lars of Stavanger, Norway; one sister, Marion Mulvihill of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Peter Dunkelberg of Orlando, Fla.; brothers-in-law, Arthur Schultz and wife Norma of Centerville, Ohio, and David Schultz and wife Darlene of Humboldt; sister-in-law, Gertrude Roorda, of Boone; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Marilyn Piepenbrink; and her husband, Ray Piepenbrink; brother-in -law, Francis Mulvihill.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, [Mason City Glopbe Gazette, Dec. 16, 2003]

Albert married Schultz, Leone Kathryn on 7 Sep 1950 in Millersburg, Iowa, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marian married Muluihill, Frank A on 14 Feb 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Physician in Neurosurgery; Medical Director

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Vietnam; Air Force

Notes:

Services for Rev. Russell Watts, Newark, Texas, formerly of Alta and were held Wednesday February 19, at the Trinity Baptist Church, Arlington, Texas, with graveside rites at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. He died Saturday Feb. 15. Russell was born to W. E. and Esther Watts. He graduated from Alta school in 1950. He married Florine McConkey of Storm Lake in 1952. Two sons were born to them. Russell worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for several years. He then attended Bible College at Joplin, Missouri. He served congregations in Oklahoma and Texas. Survivors include his wife Florine Watts; two sons Randall and Denice Watts, Newark, Texas, and Jeff and Sharon Watts, Kennedale, Texas; six grandchildren; a brother Kenneth and Sharon Watts, Cherokee; and other relatives. Pilot Tribune February 27, 1997

Russell married McConkey, Florine Alice on 30 Mar 1952 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. Florine was born on 27 Feb 1932 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Loan Officer

Notes:

KENNETH N. WATTS, 70, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 8th, at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Ethan D. Sayler will officiate. There will be flag presentation and taps at the church on Wednesday. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com
Kenneth was born June 6, 1939 at Early, Iowa to Elbert and Esther (Strom) Watts. He graduated from Alta, Iowa High School in 1957 and attended business school in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1963. He was married to Susan Mangold. Ken was later married to Jacqueline Sessions on April 10, 1964 and later married to Sharon Stevenson Stief on August 19, 1972 in Cherokee, Iowa. Kenneth had worked as a loan officer for the Citizens First National Bank in Storm Lake for a few years and for the Central Trust & Saving Bank in Cherokee for many years, also worked for Schoon Construction Co. for several years and was currently working there part-time. He was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed deer hunting, golf, bowling, gardening, reading, word puzzles, was an Iowa Hawkeye fan and was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Russell Watts.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters: Kendra Watts and her special friend Ywaine Spiner of Sachse, Texas; Tara Watts of Madison, Wisc.; a step-daughter Loni Stief and her special friend Lyle Sargent of Washta, Iowa; a sister-in-law Florine Vick and her husband Richard of Maynardville, Tennessee; brother-in-law Dave Stevenson and his wife Cindy of Marcus, Iowa; sister-in-law Joelle Daigle and her husband Terry of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister-in-law Lori Reinert and her special friend Ben Jobe of Cherokee, Iowa; two nephews Jeff Watts of Haslet, Texas and Randy Watts of Arlington, Texas; two aunts Jean Strom and Bonnie Watts, both of Alta, Iowa; also other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kenneth married Stief, Sharon Stevenson on 19 Aug 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mangold, Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Sessions, Jacqueline on 10 Apr 1964. Jacqueline was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _MDCL: Mentally Retarded

Ronda married Carnell, Charles on 16 Aug 1975. Charles was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Gessingner, Susan Ann on 29 Apr 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dalton, Tomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Thoma, James Frederick [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Citi Banking Employee
• Confirmation: 1967, Missouri United Methodist Church, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA

Notes:

She graduated from Central Methodist College in Fulton, MO. She moved to New York City, NY to work.

Buried:
Cremated, buried beside her mother

Died:
9 Thayer Street, Apartment E4

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Teacher
• Cremated: Aft 15 May 2018, Boone, Nebraska, USA

Notes:

Ellen L. Kohtz, 69, of Albion, NE, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at her home in Albion, NE.

Visitation in honor of Ellen will be on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at Levander Funeral Home in Albion, NE. Inurnment will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, NE at a later date.

Ellen L. Kohtz, daughter of Donald and Margaret (McQuigg) Miller, was born July 11, 1948 at Paullina, IA. She lived many places with her family, moving for her father’s work. She spent many summers with her grandparents on a lake in Minnesota where she learned to water ski and fish; skills that she spent her lifetime enjoying. In 1966, she graduated from Beatrice High School in southeast Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and graduated with distinction in 1970.

On May 31, 1969, Ellen married James H. Kohtz at Lincoln, NE. They made their home in Lincoln, where Ellen began her 44 year career teaching English at Pius X High School. They moved to Albion in 1978, where she continued teaching high school and middle school English classes at Albion Public School (later Boone Central School), retiring in 2014. Along with her love of teaching, she had a great passion for the art of Speech and coached many individuals and teams to championship titles. She was coordinator of the annual Color Day Coronation for many years, dedicated countless hours writing grant proposals to secure funds for various organization and causes, along with serving many years on the Nebraska State Education Association Negotiation Committee. In addition to teaching, she was a lifelong learner. She enjoyed taking classes in the summer and spent much of her free time reading books.

Ellen had many interests and hobbies, which she typically participated in with her husband Jim. They enjoyed taking in events regularly at the Omaha Symphony and the Omaha Playhouse. They traveled extensively throughout North America, along with trips to Europe, Asia, Central America, South America and Iceland visiting interesting places, but Machu Picchu in Peru and the country of Switzerland, were some of her favorites. Above all else, her family was most important to her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Kohtz of Albion; three sons: Chris (Heather) Kohtz of Albion; Jeff Kohtz of Albion; Phil Kohtz of Cheongju, South Korea; two granddaughters: Lauren and Kathryn Kohtz of Albion; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her brother James D. Miller and his wife Sheryl Miller.

Ellen married Kohtz, Jim [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Insurance Investment Business

Notes:

For any of you who were unable to attend Jim's memorial service today, I wanted to attach the eulogy my husband, Pete, wrote for his good friend. Thank you again to Jay Walker for reading this in Pete's absence. In spite of the great sadness we all felt, it was a beautiful service. RIP Big JIm.

Here is the letter that was read:

I first met Jim in the summer of 1982 when I was working at Bud’s Amoco in Huxley, IA. As I am sure all of you will agree, meeting Jim for the first time is something you never forget. I remember standing in amazement as this huge truck with speed-boat attached pulled in for gas. As I walked out to his truck, I remember his boat had a motor big enough for 3 boats and enough beer coolers in the back for a spring break beach party. I was sure I couldn’t have been more in awe until from behind the gas pump appeared a giant of a man who reached out with a hand so big that when he shook mine it felt more like he was shaking my arm.
Immediately, he began asking me everything about my past- where I grew up, where I went to school and who my parents where. When Jim asked you something about your past he never forgot it. Little did I know that this day was the beginning of a friendship that would last for many years.
Over the next 6 years, I looked forward to the weekly conversations I had with Jim when he stopped in at the gas station. I can remember the day I told Jim that I was moving to Iowa City to attend Medical school at the University of Iowa. I am sure each of you can imagine the lecture I received from Jim, who everyone knows was a die-hard ISU alum. I must admit I took a verbal beating, but I also remember how proud he was of me when he shook my hand and wished me the best.
I always thought our paths would meet again, but little did I know it would be at one of Rick Putska’a wild game feeds and over a bowl of split beaver-tail soup. I can remember how happy I was to see Jim again but also how impressed I was that he remembered almost everything we had talked about 6 years prior. It was also at this time when I first met Sheryl. Over the next 20 years, Jim and Sheryl became close friends with my wife, Liz, and me. The memories we created together are some of the most cherished we have. Boating trips down the Mississippi river and fishing trips up in Ashland, Minnesota were always filled with Jim’s constant joking and laughter.
Jim just had a way of having fun and making those around him feel lucky to have him as a friend. It was fun to sit and have a beer with Jim, who commanded the room and the people around him, because he just enjoyed people. I must say I learned quickly that trying to keep up with Jim beer-for-beer was like trying to win the Boston Marathon by crawling thru the entire race… Impossible!
I always knew when Jim stopped by the clinic to visit. His voice and the laughter he created carried itself thru the office as Jim made his rounds from the front staff to the back offices. No one was safe when it came to his jokes about how short we all were or how we never let him eat the foods he wanted. Jim talked tough, but my nurses all said he was just a big Teddy Bear. It was obvious that Jim loved people, but it is more apparent that people loved Jim. He was always generous with his time, his resources, his compliments and a lesson for us all on how to live life to the fullest.
Everyone who knew Jim realized that two of his loves where hunting and fishing but more than these, his true loves in life where his wife Sheryl and his children. It was impossible to have a conversation with Jim that didn’t include him bragging about his family and their adventures and accomplishments. You young people made him so proud. Bryce, Janae and D.J., I hope you know that. I know he would want you to pick up and move ahead in a positive direction, in spite of the obvious hardships you have endured in the past few years, you can do this with the love and assistance from your family and friends. We’re all here for you.
And we all know how much he loved Sheryl-taking such protective and loving care of her as she battled brain cancer for 5 years and holding his family together through it all. To Jim, family meant everything, and it was obvious that Sheryl and his children were on a pedestal that only Jim was tall enough to reach.
We all have our own memories that we created with Jim. Whether he was your family member, your Ankeny High School or ISU basketball teammate, your insurance agent, your financial advisor, your hunting, fishing or boating friend, your neighbor, or just your friend--he wore many hats for sure. Fortunately for us, there will always be moments in our lives that will make us relive these memories and make us smile, but more importantly; make us realize that we are all better people because Jim was a part of our lives. It is these memories that we will cherish and hold onto so Jim will live forever in our hearts and minds.
Until we meet again, I will miss you my friend.

James married Knudsen, Sally in UNKNOWN, and was divorced in 1995. Sally was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Waal, Sheryl Vander on 31 Jul 1998 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. Sheryl was born on 8 Jul 1964 in Pella, Marion, Iowa, USA; died on 9 Apr 2016 in Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, Story, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Miller
• Residence: 2022, Ankeny, Polk, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Mary M. Wennerstrum
Obituary

Mary M. Wennerstrum
Des Moines - Mary was born in Sioux Falls, SD to Donald L. and Margaret (McQuigg) Miller. After moving several times, the Miller's settled in Ankeny where Mary graduated from Ankeny High School.
Mary attended Iowa State for a year, and then DMACC, where she graduated with her Assoc. Arts in Lib Arts, this is also where she met her husband to be, Brook.
Mary took after her Grandma 'Hattie' and was a consummate gardener, constantly planting vegetables and canning produce annually.
Married in 1980, living in the Des Moines area, son Jaimeson was born, shortly thereafter, a move to Boone, IA where Brian was born. Relocating to Des Moines before the boys were grade school age, remaining there in several different houses- always working on them- another 'hobby' picked up from her father- leaving them in better condition than which she found them.
Mary went back to DMACC and received her AA in Hotel/Motel management, with the idea of purchasing a resort. Locating a desirable property in N. Minnesota, which eventually fell through after moving to the locale, setting up house on an acreage. The garden spot was located with plenty of sun, with fantastic soil for root crops and berries, but a very short growing season. Mary also became a Worm Farmer, and Peddler of castings! The stay in MN was rather short, as Mary accepted a position with YFU in Des Moines.
Mary's interests varied widely, from theater and movies to gardening and fishing and politics. Most recently RV camping with a group that came to be known as the 'Tribe'. The outdoors and gardening were her escape and Spiritual place; but all those came behind her love for her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by husband Brook, sons Jaimeson (Maria) granddaughters Nina and Annika; son Brian (Michelle) and Claire and Colton.
Preceding her in death were parents Donald L Miller and Margaret Miller, sister Ellen Kohtz, and brother James D. Miller.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Feb. 19, 2022, at noon at 1400 Penn Ave., Des Moines.
Posted online on February 14, 2022
Published in Des Moines Register

Buried:
White House

Mary married Wennerstrum, Brook F [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Dixon, Lester Johnathan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married McQuigg, Mrs Mandy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Spainhower, Laura [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Squibbs, Emi [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lucero, Rudoph A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Roller, Peter Scott "PETE" [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lindsay married Hall, Jason Lee [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lindsay married Sexton, Jason Darrell "Jake" [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lindsay married Norris, James Joseph Aaron [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chris married Kohtz, Mrs Heather [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jaimeson married Heimdal, Maria Besonen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brian married Baldwin, Michelle [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Crussell, COURTNEY Grace [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]