Living

Notes:

Volume 12 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1949, reported that Bill Rogers, husband of Jane McKenna, graduated from Kent University in Ohio, and that Lt. Rogers would be stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Volume 13 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published September 4, 1950, reported that he flew to Japan on July 30. His wife (Jane McKenna) had planned to spend three years in Japan while Bill was in government service, however conditions in Korea have changed their plans. Bill was a presidential appointment to the army as he was an honor graduate (one of three) of Kent University. In Volume 14 of the same periodical it was noted that he was decorated with the Bronze Star for valor in action in Korea, where he had been for one year.

In 1953, when Volume 16 was published, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and their then three children were residents of Royal Oak, where Mr. Rogers was connected with Firestone Company.

Volume 19, September 3, 1956 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST reported that he was studying at the University of Michigan during the summer, and would be the new principal of the Berkley School in the fall.

According to the SSDI, his last residence was Troy, Oakland, Michigan.

Willard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Anne Halpin on 9 Jun 1911 in New York. Anne was born before 1890; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On his registration for the draft during World War I, he listed his full name as Willard Bigelow McKenna, and he was a resident of Detroit. He was married, and employed by Scroppe-Booth Corp Retail Store of Detroit. He was of medium heighth and build, and had brown eyes and light hair.

Name Willard B Mckenna
Titles and Terms:
Event Type Death
Event Date 25 Nov 1950
Event Place Peoples Hospital (DOA) Akron, Ohio
Residence Place 353 Kenilworth Dr Akron 3, Summit, Ohio
Address
Gender Male
Age 53
Marital StatusMarried
Race White
Occupation Purchasing Real estate-rubber industry
Birth Date 16 Apr 1897
Birthplace Shepherd, Mich.
Birth Year (Estimated) 1897
Cremation Nov 30, 1950
Burial Place
Cemetery Highland Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio
Father's Name John Mckenna
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name Frances Elizabeth Bigelow
Mother's Titles and Terms
Mother's Birthplace:
Spouse's Name
Spouse's Titles and Terms
File Number certificate
GS Film number 2372787
Digital Folder Number 004109349
Image Number 03127

Citing this Record:
"Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXMC-8HW : accessed 08 Aug 2014), Willard B Mckenna, 25 Nov 1950; citing , reference certificate; FHL microfilm 2372787.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, Pr 32 Detroit City, Ward 8 Block 101
ED 15 Apr 1930
ED 82-221 SD 20 Sheet 25A Stamped 42
Tuxedo Aven
1930/---/107
McKenna, Willard Head R 65 M W 33 m/20 Mich Canada-English NY Salesman Automobile
McKenna, Helen Wf F W 33 m/20 Mich NY Canada/English
McKenna, Mary H Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
McKenna, Jane Dtr F W 4 9/12 S Mich Mich Mich

Willard married Helen McDougall Benkelman on 30 Oct 1916. Helen (daughter of William Frederick Benkelman and Alice Mary McDougall) was born on 3 May 1896 in Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan; died on 20 Aug 1976 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On his son Willard's registration for the draft during World War I, he states that is father was born in Bayfield, Ontario, Canada.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Michigan, Isabella County, Coe Township, Shepherd Village
Enumerated 9 June 1900
SD 11 ED 65 Sheet 4B
100-100
McKenna, John D Head W M Apr 1839 61 M11 Canada/Eng Ireland Ireland 1855 45 Na Pharmacst
McKenna, Francis C Wife W F Mar 1856 44 M11 2/2 Mich York State York State
McKenna, Ella B Dtr W F July 1888 11 S Mich Canada Mich At School
McKenna, Willard B Son W M Apr 1897 3 S Mich Canada Mich

John married Frances Bigelow about 1888 in Michigan. Frances was born in Mar 1856 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Enterprise
December 18, 1902
Local Happenings, page 9

Prof. W. F. Benkelman, of Grayling, is spending a few days with relatives and friends here.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 7, 1930
Page 4

Week-end guests at the B. F. Benkelman, Sr. home were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Benkelman and son, Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Willard McKenna and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Symington, all of Detroit.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 14, 1932
Vol. 27, Number 27

Early School Supt. Here Died in Detroit Tuesday

Wm. F. Benkelman, superintendent of schools in Cass City for three years in the "early eighties," passed away unexpectedly in Detroit Tuesday morning after a very short illness. Funeral services were held in Detroit Thursday night and the burial service will be held in Elkland cemetery this (Friday) morning.

Wm. F. Benkelman was born in Lancaster, N.Y., in 1862, and came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Benkelman, to Cass City at the age of four years. After completing his education in the local school here, he attended North Central College in Napierville, Ill. He was united in marriage with Miss Alice McDougal and they both taught in the Cass City Schools. Mr. Benkelman serving as superintendent for about three years in a period about 1882 to 1885. He was engaged as an instructor in the schools at Grayling and was later employed by the Salling-Hanson Lumber Co., of that city. He afterwards engaged in the lumber business in Owosee (sp?). Mr. Benkleman, for many years, has resided in Detroit. Besides his widow, he leaves one son, John, and two daughters, Mrs. Frances Simington (sic) and Mrs. Helen McKinney (sic), all of Detroit, and three brothers, John A., Samuel G., and Benjamin F. Benkelman, Sr., all of Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Ward 1 Block 104
Enumerated April 12, 1930
ED 82-32 SD 21 Sheet 16B
256-216-75
Benkelman, William Hd M W 69 M 25 NY Germany Germany Clerk Auto Facility
Benkelman, Alice M Wf F W 59 M 18 Canada English Canada English Canada English
Benkelman, John F Son m W 24 S Mich NY Canada English Asst Advertising Mgr Publishing Co
Symington, Edwin S Son-in-law M W 42 M@32 Canada English Canada English England English Manager Electricity
Symington, Frances M Dtr F W 38 M28 Mich Ny Canada English

William married Alice Mary McDougall on 23 Jul 1886. Alice was born in Aug 1868 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Aug 1933 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Michigan Birth Index listing for her daughter, Helen, lists her as Mary Alice instead of Alice Mary.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, September 1, 1933
Deaths of the Week
Page Eight

Mrs. Wm. F. Benkelman

Mrs. William F. Benkelman passed away of a heart attack at her summer home at Lake Huron Beach, Canada, Sunday afternoon, August 27.

Alice M. McDougall was born in London, Ontario, 66 years ago and has lived in Detroit for the last 25 years. Her husband died October 11, 1932.

Funeral services were held at the home, 356 Englewood Ave., Detroit, at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and the body was brought to Cass City Wednesday morning. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Mrs. Benkelman was a member of the Third Church of Christian Scientist. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. Frances M. Symington, Mrs. Helen M. McKenna and John F. Benkelman. Three sisters also survive. They are Mrs. Hannah Seed, Miss Margaret McDougall and Miss Christine McDougall, all of Point Edward, Ont.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Notes:

Married:
BonnieMargaret Jacobs instead shows the location of their marriage as in Middlesex County, Ontario.