Johann Friedrich "Frederick" Krapf

Notes:

John Frederick Krapf was on the same ship to America as Dorothea Benkelman. He had been orphaned as a boy, and bound out to others until he came of age. Truman Krapf, his great-grandson of Hornersville, Missouri has a picture of John and Dorothea taken upon their arrival in America. They were married shortly thereafter. They first lived in Wisconsin, and later moved to a farm in Cass City.

Fred and Louisa were charter members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cass City.

Art Peck shows that Fred Krapf remarried after Dorothea, to Christiana Weinhardt, and that they were the parents of Christian Frederick, Mary Caroline, Daisy Theresa, Mary Magdeline and Louisa Roceny KRAPF.

Bonnie Petee abstracted the following regarding the Evangelical Association from "The History of Tuscola County, Biographical Sketches and Illustrations," H. R. Page Co., Chicago, 1883. "A class of this church which is commonly known as the German Methodist, was organized in the town of Elkland about the year 1866, by the Rev. Stephen Henne in connection with the Sebewaing mission. The class numbered about fifteen members. It has had regular services from that time to the present, and a regular succession of pastors. Services being held in the school-house, one mile north and one-half mile east of Cass City. In the latter part of 1882, a formal organization was effected at Cass City, and steps taken for the construction of a house of worship, which is now in course of construction. The earnest zeal of the members and their individual labors and contributions of material have reduced the estimated cost of the building to about $1,500. The pastor of the church at the present time is the Rev. B. F. Wade, who resides on his farm in the town of Elkland. The membership is about fifty. There is a preaching every second Sunday; prayer-meeting and Sunday-school every Sabbath. The trustees of the church are, John Benkelman, Fred Krapf, Oscar Sencner, Levi Muntz and Adam Benkelman."

(Research):
Census Information:

1860 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Greenfield, Post Office Root Creek
Enumerated 18 Jun 1860
275-262
Frederick Krapf 32 M W Farmhand $300 $100 Wertenberg
Doretha Krapf 34 F W Wife Wertenberg
Maria Krapf 5 F W Wisc
Rosina Krapf 4 F W Wisc
William Krapf 2 M W Wisc

1870 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, P.O. Elkland
Enumerated 22 July 1870
Page 8
63-63
Krapf, Gottlieb & Caroline
64-64
Krapf, Frederick 42 M W Farmer $1200 $300 Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Doretha 44 F W Keeping House Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Roseanna 14 F At Home Wisc
Krapf, William 11 M W At School Wisc
Krapf, John 9 M W Wisc
Krapf, Matilda 7 F W Mich
Krapf, Louisa 5 F W Mich
Krapf, Emanuel 2 M Mich

1880 Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Frederick KRAPF Self M Male W 51 WERTENBURG Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Mary D. KRAPF Wife M Female W 53 WERTENBURG Keeping House WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Rosa KRAPF Dau S Female W 24 WI Without Occupation WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

John KRAPF Son S Male W 19 WI Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Emanuel KRAPF Son S Male W 12 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Adeline KRAPF Dau S Female W 9 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Source Information: Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254607
NA Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 93A

1900 Census
Nebraska, Phelps County, Rookfalls Twp
Enumerated 22 and 23 Jun 1900 by John R. Gainsforth
SD 5 ED 150 Sheet 8B (Bottom) and Sheet 9A, Stamped 109A (Bottom)
149-149
Krapf, Frederick Hd W M W M Dec 1839 (sic) 60 M 11 Germany Germany Germany 1870 30 N Farmer
Krapf, Christina Wf W F Feb 1859 41 M 11 5/5 Germany Germany Germany 1899 21
Krapf, Fredrick C Son W M Nov 1889 10 S Michigan Germany Germany Farm Laborer
Krapf, Mary C Dtr W F July 1891 8 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Daisy Dtr W F Apr 1893 7 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Mary M Dtr W F Jun 1895 4 S Neb Germany Germany
Krapf, Rosina L Dtr F July 1899 11/12 S Nebraska Germany Germany

Johann married Maria Dorothea "Dorothy" Benkelman about 1853. Maria (daughter of Johann Leonhard Benkelmann and Maria Dorothea St?hle) was born on 13 Jul 1826 in Schneiderhof, Waldhausen Parish, Welzheim, Jagstkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 5 Jan 1888 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Christiana Weinhardt on 30 Oct 1888 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Christiana was born on 19 Feb 1859 in G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 6 Jun 1931 in Medford, Grant County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Art Peck writes that Mary was the oldest in a large poor family, and early on went to work for others. She married Henry Hills when she was just 18, and didn't learn until years later that he was nineteen years older than she. He was a house painter when they met in Cass City. Due to Henry's poor health, they moved to the warmer climate of Texas. They moved about, and in 1902, they settled on a farm in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Henry died here, and Mary lived with various children throughout her remaining years. Her final years were spent with daughter Belle in Pasadena, Texas.

Mary married Henry Cleveland Hills on 11 Oct 1873 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Henry was born on 22 Dec 1835 in Union, Broome County, New York; died on 13 Jan 1916 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Oliver Morningstar on 23 Jan 1883 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Oliver was born about 1847 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Peck writes that "Will Krapf, as a single man, accompanied his older sister, Mary, and her husband when they moved to Texas. Later he was one of the 20,000 who made a run for a homestead in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma in 1880. About 1900 he moved with his family to the "boot heel" country of southeast Missouri. He was an overseer for farmers. When his sons were old enough, he rented land for them to farm. He raised cotton and corn on this rich bottom land. He eventually acquired land of his own."

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 2, 1937
Locals, Page 4

William Krapf, Mr. and Mrs. George Krapf, Mrs. Harris Rhew and Truman Krapf, all of Hornersville, Missouri, are visiting with William Krapf's brother, G.E. Krapf, and other relatives in this community. George Krapf is a son and Mrs. Rhew a daughter of William Krapf and Truman is a grandson. The party expects to be in Cass City about a week.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
(Indexed on Ancestry.com as KRAFT)
Missouri, Dunklin County, South Part of Clay Twp, Hornersville
Enumerated 13 Jun 1900
SD 12 ED 41 Sheet 10B
186-193
Krapf, W. F. Head W M Jan 1858 42 M 20 Wisc Germany Germany Farmer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Mary E Wf W F Sept 1857 42 M 20 7/7 Ga Ga Ga
Krapf, George O Son W M Aug 1880 19 S Tx Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 0
Krapf, Dora E Dtr W F July 1885 14 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Magnolia Dtr W F July 1889 10 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga At School
Krapf, Ira C Son W M Feb 1892 8 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, Neoma Dtr W F Apr 1895 5 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, John S Son W M Feb 1897 S Ark Wisc Ga

William married Mary Elizabeth Williams on 2 Nov 1879 in Parker County, Texas. Mary was born on 16 Sep 1856 in Georgia; died on 3 Oct 1916 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri; was buried in Horner Cemetery, Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, February 27, 1920
Vol. 15, No. 49

Passing of Old Resident of Cass City

John Krapf Came to Cass City in Early Sixties

John Krapf who has been in ill health for several months, passed away Tuesday evening, February 24, after an operation to relieve an obstruction of the bowels. Mr. Krapf underwent an operation the previous Saturday for abscess of the stomach. He stood the operation well considering his weakened condition and was getting along nicely until Tuesay when the bowel trouble developed.

John Krapf is among the early comers to Tuscola county. He was born near Milwaukee, Wisc. on January 10, 1861. When he was about two years of age, the family moved to Michigan, settling at Watrousville. About a year later they came to Cass City, settling on a farm 1 1/2 miles northwest of town.

On October 15, 1885 Mr. Krapf was united in marriage with Evelyn Fisher, and after a residence of 12 years on an Elkland township farm, they moved to Pittsfield, Mass., where they resided nine years, returning again to Cass City. Mrs. Krapf died last July.

He was a man of energy and industry and through of a retiring disposition he won many friends during his residence here. As a citizen, he was always obliging and true to any trust he assumed. Mr. Krapf was a member of the Methodist church.

He is survived by three daughters, Miss Dora Krapf and Mrs. Walter Milligan, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Preston Allen of Detroit; two brothers, George E. Krapf of Cass City and Wm. Krapf of Hornersville, Mo.; and four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Gallagher and Mrs. D.C. Elliott of Cass City, Mrs. Cummings of Sterling, and Mrs. Hills of Hornersville, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield (Town , War
d 6 (Part of)
Enumerated the Second day of June 1900
SD 115 ED 75 Sheet 5B
44-95-104
Krapf, John Hd M W Jan 1861 39 m 15 Wisc Germany Germany Day Laborer
Krapf, Evaline Wf W F APr 1867 33 M 15 Mich Germany Germany
Krapf, Dora L Dtr W F May 1888 12 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Cecil N Dtr W F Nov 1890 9 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Elsie M Dtr W F Feb 1893 7 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Paul Son W M May 1897 3 S Mass Wisc Mich

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township
Enumerated 25 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 712 Sheet 4A Stamped 124

John Krapf Hd M W 49 m1 25 Wis Germ Germ Farmer
Evelyne Krapf Wf F W 43 m1 25 Mich Ireland Ireland
Cecil H. Krapf Dtr F W 19 S Mich Wis Mich
Elcie M. Krapf Dtr F W 17 S Mich Wis Mich
Len Wheaten Hired Man M W 22 S Mich Canada Canada

John married Eveline Fisher on 15 Oct 1885 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Eveline was born on 3 Apr 1867 in Wickware, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 30 Jul 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 14, 1939
Local Happenings

The home of Mrs. D. Elliot on South Seeger Street is headquarters this week for a host of relatives who are visiting friends in Cass City and vicinity. They are Mrs. Addie CUMMINGS of Belding, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob KRAPF and daugther, Cleo, and William KRAPF of Hornersville, Missouri, and Mrs. Becky HOTCHPETH of Leachville, Arkansas. Mrs. Cummings and William Krapf are sister and brother of Mrs. Elliot. Mrs. Cummings expects to spend about two weeks in Cass City, and the other guests planned to leave Thursday.

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 30, Number 23
Friday, September 28, 1945

Mrs. D.C. Elliott Died Unexpectedly

Friends of Mrs. D.C. Elliott were very much surprised and saddened when the news of her passing was conveyed Wednesday morning. She had worked in her garden onthe days previous and in the evening enjoyed an automobile ride with her son. She passed away during the night and in the morning was found dead in her bed by a neighbor, Mrs. Robert Warner. Mrs. Elliott was unusually active for her age. A few weeks ago she, with her son and other relatives, took a motor trip to Missouri to visit her brother in that state.

Matilda Krapf was born March 7, 1863 in Elkland township and was married to David C. Elliott of Caro in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott lived in the state of Massachusetts from 1892 to 1905 when they returned to Cass City.

Mrs. Elliott was a faithful member of the Evangelical church, of the Sundays School, the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid.

She is survived by one son, Burton A. Elliott; two grandsons, Leonard E. of Ubly and Francis E. of Bay City; one great grandson; two brothers, G.E. Krapf of Cass City and William Krapf of Hornersville, Mo. A son died in infancy and Mr. Elliott 12 year ago.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday by Rev. S. P Kirn at one o'clock in her home and at two in the Evangelical church. The remains will be interred in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Family/Spouse: David H. Elliott. David was born on 18 Jul 1856 in Brockport, Monroe County, New York; died on 22 Jun 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 20, No. 46
Friday, March 27, 1925

Sudden Death of Mrs. J.J. Gallagher
Active Worker in M.E. Church and Temperance Cause
Born in Elkland Township and spent entire life in this community

Mrs. John J. Gallager passed away very suddenly at her home on West Main St. Saturday evening at 9:45 o'clock shortly after retiring for the night. Mrs. Gallagher has been afflicted with heart trouble for several months, but her condition the past few weeks has been much better and Saturday she spent some time at the home of her sister, Mrs. D.C. Elliott, and did some shopping at local stores, one of her purchases being a birthday gift for one of her daughters. She retired for the night in her usual health.

Louisa Krapf was born July 20, 1865, and has spent her entire life in this community. On Nov. 29, 1883, she was united in marriage with John J. Gallager and seven children came to bless their home. Two of them preceded the mother in death.

Mrs. Gallagher has been a member of the M.E. church at Cass City for many years and has been an active worker in various organizations connected with the church, especially so in the Women's Home Missionary society. Mrs. Gallagher was greatly interested in W.C.T.U. work and was president of the local union. She was also a member of Venus Rebekah Lodge.

The funeral was held at the M.E. church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Cargo conducting the service. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Besides her husband, she leaves two sons and three daughters, Fred GALLAGHER of Van Couver, B.C., Mrs. P.H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGHER of Detroit and Albert GALLAGHER of Cass City; two brothers, G.E. KRAPF of Cass City and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. D.C. ELLIOTT and Mrs. CUMMINGS, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Mary HILL of Hornersville, Mo.

Relatives and friends from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGER of Detroit, Herbert and Lorne GALLAGER of Shelburne, Ont., and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., Mrs. N.L. KNIGHT of Sterling, Mrs. Marcella TOOHEY of Gagetown, the Misses Gladys CAHOON, Myrll HIGHT and Nellie YOUNG, all of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HALL and daughter, Lucile, of Imlay City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Louisa married John J. Gallagher on 29 Nov 1883. John was born on 16 Jan 1859 in Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Oct 1940 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 11, 1959
Page Four

Pioneer of Area Dies Wednesday

George Emanuel Krapf, one of the few remaining pioneers of this community, died at the Tuscola County Nursing Home Wednesday, June 3.

Mr. Krapf was born in Elkland Township, September 20, 1867, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Krapf.

He married Miss Amelie KAISER July 10, 1890, in Caro. Following their marriage they made their home on a farm in Elkland township, later moving to Cass City.

Mr. Krapf has been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church for more than 65 years. He was school treasurer of District No. 6, Elkland township, for 20 years.

He leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. K died July 17, 1950, on day after they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Funeral services were hald Saturday at the EUB Church, Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiating. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121

10-10
Krapf, George E Hd M w 42 m1 20 Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Krapf, Emelia Wf F W 44 m1 20 3/0 Germany Germany Germany

George married Emilia Pauline Kaiser on 10 Jul 1890 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Emilia (daughter of Heinrich Rudolph Kaiser and Maria Barbara Zeller) was born on 28 Sep 1865 in G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 17 Jul 1950 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
October 6, 1933
Local Happenings, Page Four

Mrs. Addie Cummings and son, Judson Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Spencer and two children, all of Belding, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. D.C. Elliott.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Arenac County, Adams Township
Enumerated 23 and 24 Jan 1920
SD 10 ED 40 Sheet 2B
42-44
Cummings, Addie Head F W 49 Wd Mich Germany German Germany German Farmer
Spencer, Sagmon Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Cumming, Judson Son M W S 10 S Mich Mich Mich

Adeline married Hiram Spencer on 5 May 1892 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Hiram (son of Joseph W. Spencer and Almanza Hopkins) was born on 31 May 1861 in Gilford, Tuscola County, Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adeline married Judson A. Cummings on 29 Sep 1910 in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Judson was born in Mar 1839 in Oakland County, Michigan; died about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

May married William Oscar Stafford on 20 Apr 1903. William (son of George Washington Stafford and Lucinda Jane Belcher) was born on 17 Aug 1868 in Illinois; died on 21 Jun 1933 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jim grew up in Texas as his family moved from place to place, living a year of so at one location then traveling to the next. When he was around 18 years old his family moved to a 20 acre farm in Poinsett County, Arkansas, near Harrisburg. He worked on the farm, picked cotton, worked for the railroad and at a stave mill. In 1917, he purchased the 20 acre home place. In 1925, he sold out and moved to Kansas City, Kansas. He worked at the Columbia Steel Tank company until he lost his job during the depression. He did odd jobs until World War II, working at gas stations and later had a confectionary stand. During the war, he was head press operator at J&L Steel Barrel Company, where he continued employment through his retirement in 1955. He final years were spent at his home at 32nd and Delevan.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Kansas, Wyandotte County, Kansas City
Enumerated April 16, 1930
ED 105-89 SD 6 Sheet 26A Stamped 97
Reynolds Avenue
917-408-432
Hills, James Head M W 45 m 26 Tx NY Wis Columbus Steel ??? Co
Hills, May Wf F W 38 m 18 Ark Ark Miss Labor Garment Factory
Hills, Lena Dtr F W 18 S Ark Tx Ark
Hills, Rena Dtr F W 14 S Ark Tx Ark
Hills, Dorothy Dtr F W 8 S Ark Tx Ark

James married Mary Frances Mahan on 10 Dec 1910 in Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas. Mary was born on 28 Jul 1892 in Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas; died on 24 Aug 1970 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Belle married Leonard Jesse Stafford on 20 Sep 1905 in Texas. Leonard (son of George Washington Stafford and Lucinda Jane Belcher) was born on 23 Mar 1877 in Cass County, Texas; died on 30 Nov 1959 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was born John Henry Hills, and changed his name to George John Roxson. Art Peck shows that he was born in Texas, whereas the California Death records has his place of birth as Missouri, and his mother's maiden name as KRAPF. His World War II draft registration also listed him as George John ROXSON, with his birthplace shown as Kennett, MO. He was a resident of Colusa, Califorina at that time, and employed by F. C. Stolte Co of Marysville.

John left home when he was 24, working in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Kansas, Idaho, Washington and Montana.

He crossed into Mexico at Nogales, Arizona in 1917 to avoid Military Service. This is when he changed his name. He chose Roxson based on the nickname he had given sister Annie, Roxyann. He wrote his mother in 1920, saying he planned to visit her soon. After the Mexican Revolution, he was unable to harvest his crops, and had no money. He never wrote back, and his parents thought him dead.

The family moved to California in 1925. They farmed in the foothills, eventually settling in Upper Lake.

After his wife died, John made his home with his eldest son, Fred.

After admitting to his children his true identity, he visited his sister Beckie in Arkansas and sister Annie in Kansas City in 1973. They were his only surving family. They were reunited after a 60 year seperation.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
California, Kern County, Delano City
Enumerated April 2-4, 1930
ED 15-3 SD 14 Sheet 3A Stamped 16
Treemount Street
56-58
Roxson, George J Head R 10 M W 34 M 22 CanadaEng Canada Canada English Year of Immigration 1923 Alien Laborer Ranch Work
Roxson, Isidra Wf F Mex 34 M 14 Mex Mex Mex Spanish Year of Immigration 1923 Alien Housewife
Roxson, FedericoSon M Mex 7 S Mexico CanadaEng Mex Spanish Year of Immigration 1923 Al
Roxson, Camillo Son M MEx 3 6/12 S California CanadaEng Mex
Roxson, Freida Dtr F Mex 1 7/12 S California CanadaEng Mex
Roxson, Georgina Dtr F Mex 2/12 S California CanadaEng Mex

George married Isidra Josefina Ordundo on 2 Feb 1920 in El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico. Isidra was born on 15 Mar 1894 in Chinobampo, El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico; died on 5 Nov 1968 in Upper Lake, Lake County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1930 Census
Kansas, Wyandotte, Quindaro Twp
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
ED 105-71 SD 6 Sheet 8B
204-208
Hedgepath, Charlie R Head M W 44 M 28 Mo MO MO Laborer Ry Co
Hedgepath, Rebecca M Wf F W 35 M 20 La NY Wisc
----209
Brooks, Annie L Head F W 37 M 22 Tx NY Wisc Macing Operator Candy Factory
Brooks, Ethel A Dtr F W 13 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Olean M Dtr F W 11 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Christine E Dtr F W 9 S Mo Mo Tx
Brooks, Roberta V Dtr F W 7 S Mo Mo Tx

Annie married William Newton "Knute" Brooks on 23 Feb 1915 in Missouri. William was born in Mar 1886 in Missouri; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married Ira Lester on 17 May 1931 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ira was born on 17 Nov 1883 in Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 24 Mar 1956 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As of the 1952 STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, she was a resident of Arbyrd, Mo.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Kansas, Wyandotte, Quindaro Twp
Enumerated 9 Apr 1930
ED 105-71 SD 6 Sheet 8B
204-208
Hedgepath, Charlie R Head M W 44 M 28 Mo MO MO Laborer Ry Co
Hedgepath, Rebecca M Wf F W 35 M 20 La NY Wisc
----209
Brooks, Annie L Head F W 37 M 22 Tx NY Wisc Macing Operator Candy Factory
Brooks, Ethel A Dtr F W 13 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Olean M Dtr F W 11 S Mo MO Tx
Brooks, Christine E Dtr F W 9 S Mo Mo Tx
Brooks, Roberta V Dtr F W 7 S Mo Mo Tx

Family/Spouse: Charles R. Hedgpeth. Charles was born on 21 Jun 1886 in Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri; died on 4 Jun 1976 in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ida Rhew on 16 Dec 1905. Ida was born on 15 Mar 1888 in Kentucky; died on 21 Feb 1971 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by dayna james, shows she was born in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Jacob married Hazel Williams on 16 Feb 1914. Hazel was born on 17 Oct 1897; died on 24 Mar 1994 in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Harrison Joshua Rhew on 4 Jul 1908. Harrison was born on 27 Mar 1883 in Kentucky; died on 8 Mar 1963 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 10, dated September 1, 1947, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Ira Krapf sold their farm at Canalow, Mo. and bought a piece near Lilbourne, Mo.

Art Peck reported that he has been blind since 1956 and lives with his daughter, Victoria (Mrs. Paul) Phillips. He is active and makes a garden.

Ira married Sadie Golden Frost on 1 Mar 1916. Sadie was born on 22 Mar 1900 in Missouri; died on 18 Dec 1957 in Oran, Scott County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Naoma married Willis "Willie" F. Brooks on 1 Jul 1916. Willis was born about 1894 in Missouri; died in Feb 1928 in Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth "Bettie" Rae Cowan on 2 Feb 1921. Elizabeth was born on 7 Sep 1897 in Missouri; died on 1 Jul 1955 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
August 15, 1919
The Week's Doing, Page Eight

Miss Dora Krapf returned from Detroit Saturday evening and will remain here indefinately with her father, Jno. Krapf.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 18, 1941
Necrology

Miss Dora S. Krapf

Miss Dora S. Krapf, R.N., 53, died Saturday, July 12, in her home in Evergreen Township. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Angus McPhail residence. Rev. Stanley P. Kirn, pastor of Salem Evangelical Church, officiated and interment was in Elkland cemetery.

Dora S. Krapf, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Krapf, was born on a farm one mile west and two miles north of Cass City, on May 3, 1888 and spent most her her life in or near Cass City.

She is a graduate of Grace Hospital, Detroit, and for some time was employed there and also did private nursing until her health began to fail. She returned to Cass City to care for her uncles, Joshua and Elijah Fisher, until her death.

She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Preston Allen, of Detroit.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
September 18, 1908
Page 4
Local Items

Miss Cecil Krapf will attend Alma College this year. She left for that city Monday.

Cass City Chronicle
January 8, 1909
Local Items, Page 4

Miss Cecil Krapf returned to Alma College Monday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Krapf.

Cass City Chronicle
July 6, 1954

Five Lawyers in Allen Family

Everybody in the Allen family at Rochester is a lawyer. Practicing are Preston Allen, 62, his sons, John 30 and Robert, 27, and his daughter, Mrs. Dorothea MacBratney, 22. Mrs. Preston Allen is a law graduate, but gave up practicing for homemaking.

Mrs. Allen is the former Miss Cecil Krapf who lived near Cass City for many years. She is a member of the class of 1908 of Cass City High School.

Cass City Chronicle
July 31, 1958

......eleven members of the Class (of 1905 of Cass City High School) were present at the reunion Thursday. They were: Frances McBurney-Gravatt of Houston, TX; Cecil Krapf-Allen of Royal Oak, Jennie Ferguson-Doerr of Fostoria; Ethel Dodge-Rambo of Marlette; Mae Williamson-Marshall of Gagetown, and the following of Cass City; Mr. Auten, Mr. Schwaderer, Miss Adeline Gallagher, Jennie Leek-Hutchinson, Esther Ackerman-Benkelman and Mollie Ackerman-Lenzner....

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Oakland County, Royal Oak City
Enumerated April 7, 1930 by Doris McDonald
ED 63-101 SD 14 Sheet 7B
Laurel Street
718-149-173
Allen, Preston Hd O $15,000 M W 38 M 26 Canada-Eng Canada-E
ng Canada-Eng Attorney
Allen, Cecil Wf F W 39 M 27 Mich Wisc Mich
Allen, Dorothea Dtr F W 11 S Mich Canada Mich
Allen, John F. Son M W 6 S Mich Canada Mich
Allen, Robert C Son M W 3 S Mich Canada Mich

Cecil married Preston Allen about 1918 in Michigan. Preston was born about 1891 in Canada; died in Aug 1954 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 24, 1911
Local Items, Page Four

Miss Elsie Krapf left Monday for Sault Ste. Marie where she has secured employment as a millier.


Cass City Chronicle
Friday, January 30, 1931


Mrs. Walter Milligan Funeral Saturday

Mrs. Walter Milligan passed away unexpectedly at her home northwest of Cass City Wednesday afternoon after a short illness with pneumonia. She leaves her husband, two daughters, Evelyn and Leonora, and two sisters, Miss Dora Krapf of Cass City and Mrs. Preston Allen, of Royal Oak. Funeral services wil be held at the residence on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elmwood Township
Enumerated 20 January 1920
SD 7, ED 182, Sheet 5A, Stamped 142
98-99
Milligan, Walter A Hd M W 33 M 1908 21 Scotland/Scotch Scot
land/Scotch Scotland/Scotch Farm Labor Own Farm
Milligan, Elsie M Wf F W 26 M Mich Mich Mich
Milligan, Evelyn F Dtr F W 2 S Mich Scotland Mich
Milligan, Agnes L Dtr F W 1 S Mich Scotland Mich

Elsie married Walter Milligan on 27 Nov 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Walter was born on 3 Mar 1886 in Dunfries, Scotland; died on 20 Dec 1970 in Northville, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 15, 1943

Patrons of Rural Route 3 Honor Burt A. Elliott
Farmers and Families Give Party Friday at Novesta Church of Christ
A surprise was planned by patrons on Rural Route No. 3, Cass City, to honor Burt A. Elliott, who has been retired as rural letter carrier after 30 years of service. The party was held at the Church of Christ in Novesta Township on Friday evening, just eight days after Mr. Elliott made his last official delivery of mail on Route 3.

The impromtu program was held in the church auditorium. Lowell Slicker, Sr., presided as chairman. Jason Kitchin and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kelley respresenting Mr. Elliott's "mail customers" expressed their appreciation for the retiring carrier's service over a long period of years. Albert Quick presented Mr.s Elliott with a testimonial document signed by patrons of the route which read "We the patrons of Rural Route No. 3 of the Cass City Post Office take this means of expressing our appreciation for the faithful and efficient services of Burt A. Elliott, rural letter carrier, for a long period of years. We have always foudn him congenial and courteous and the last work in rendering accomodation to patrons. We wich him every happiness and prosperity which he so richly deserves."

Mr. Elliott expressed his appreciation for hte many kindnesses extended to him by patrons during his 23 years as carrier on the route. Previous to serving on the Cass City route, he was for seven years rural letter carrier out of the Kingston office.....

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 13, 1971

Burton A. Elliott, a lifelong resident of this community, died at the Tuscola County Medical Facility, Wednesday, May 5.

Mr. Elliott was born in Cass City, May 8, 1883, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott.

He married Miss Bertha Buehrly in November of 1908 in Cass City, where they made their home following their marriage. Mrs. Elliott died March 10, 1953.

Mr. Elliott was a mail carrier seven years in Kingston and 23 years in Cass City. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church for over 65 years and was a life member of Tyler Lodge F&AM No. 317 of Cass City and a member of the National Rural Letter Carrier Association.

He is survived by two sons, Francis Elliott of Cass City and Leon Elliott of Ubly, and one grandson.

He was buried Friday, May 7, in Elkland Cemetery. Services were held at the Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Ira Wood officiating.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 12, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 188
East Main Street
115-121
Elliott, Burton A Hd O $1800 M W 46 M26 Mich NY Mich Mail C
arrier U.S. Postal
Elliott, Bertha C Wife F W M23 Mich Germany Germany
Elliott, Francis W Son M W 18 S Mich Mich Mich
Elliott, Leonard D SOn M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich

Burton married Bertha Catherine Buehrly on 25 Nov 1908 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Bertha (daughter of Johann Leonhard Buehrly and Catherine Buerk) was born on 7 Mar 1886 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 10 Mar 1953 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 13 Mar 1953 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His tombstone read "Arthur, son of John J. and Louise Gallagher died April 3, 1883 aged 15 days."

Notes:

Married a Marie on 11 Nov 1959. They had no children.

Ethel married Percy Knight on 29 Nov 1912 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Percy was born on 30 Dec 1887; died on 26 Aug 1971 in Sterling, Arenac County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
July 31, 1958

......eleven members of the Class (of 1905 of Cass City High School) were present at the reunion Thursday. They were: Frances McBurney-Gravatt of Houston, TX; Cecil Krapf-Allen of Royal Oak, Jennie Ferguson-Doerr of Fostoria; Ethel Dodge-Rambo of Marlette; Mae Williamson-Marshall of Gagetown, and the following of Cass City; Mr. Auten, Mr. Schwaderer, Miss Adeline Gallagher, Jennie Leek-Hutchinson, Esther Ackerman-Benkelman and Mollie Ackerman-Lenzner....

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 30, 1975
Page Eight

Miss Gallagher dies Saturday

Miss Adelina Gallagher, 85, Cass City, died Saturday after a short illness.

She was born March 19, 1890, in Elkland Township, daughter of the late John and Louisa Krapf Gallagher.

She was an eighth-grade teacher in Cass City, and also taughter in Marion...retiring in 1950 after 35 years of teaching.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodis church of Cass City of 73 years and a life member of the United Methodist Women. Miss Gallagher was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association.

She is survived by one brother, Albert Gallagher of Cass City; two sisters, Mrs. Ethyl Knight of Sterling and Mrs. Lena Johnson of Romeo, and six nieces and nephews. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Tuesday from Little's Funeral House, with Rev. E.D.K. Isaacs, pastor of Trinity United Methodist church, officiating.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Lena married Floyd D. Johnson on 25 Jun 1927. Floyd was born on 29 Aug 1889 in Vandalia, Cass County, Michigan; died on 16 Sep 1963 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, July 6, 1994
Page Eight

Albert Gallagher

Mr. Albert Herbert Gallagher, 90, of Cass City died Wednesday March 30, at Tendercare Cass City.

He was born November 4, 1903 in Cass City, the son of John James and Louisa (Krapf) Gallagher.

Mr. Gallagher married Miss Hazel Hegler November 12, 1926 in Noveste township, making their home in Cass City.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Cass City, for 80 years.

Mr. Gallagher is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Maryanne and Neil Adams of Sterling; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Lois Gallagher of Cass City; grandchildren, Laurie Adams and Mark Cover, Kitty and Phil Osier, Mark and Kim Adams, Pam and Morris Powell, Scott Adams, Jeff and Trish Adams, and John and Hope Gallagher; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Jordon Osier, Annie, Nick and Kirk Adams, Megan and Mallorey Powell, Scott Aaron Adams, Jaclyn Adams and Jeremy Gallagher, and a sister-in-law, Olive Rohlfs.

He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Gallagher, granddaughter Shelley Fory, 2 great grandchildren, Kristopher Osier and Trisha Powell, two brothers Fred and Arthur, and 4 sisters, Ethyl Knigt, Addie Gallagher, Lena Johnson and Helena Gallagher.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Sheppard, pastor, officiating.

Arrangements were made by Little's Funeral Home, Cass City.

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Christian Children's Fund.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer, 2007)

Albert married Hazel Hegler on 12 Nov 1926 in Novesta Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. Hazel was born on 28 Nov 1906 in Romeo, Macomb County, Michigan; died on 10 Aug 1989 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married James Edward Cain on 5 Mar 1913 in Sterling, Arenac County, Michigan. James was born in Oct 1892 in Linwood, Bay County, Michigan; died on 21 Apr 1944 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan; was buried in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dora married Stephen William Clark in Jun 1947 in Juniata, Tuscola County, Michigan. Stephen was born on 9 Feb 1894 in Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 29 May 1967 in Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Virginia, Chesterfield County, Bermuda Magisterial District
ED 21-2 SD 6 Sheet 1A Stamped 23
Points of Rocks Boulevard
4-6
Spencer, Homer D Head M W 35 M 19 Mich Mich Mich Truck Driver Lumber Mill
Spencer, Jessie M Wf F W 26 m 16 Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Dorothy A Dtr F W 14 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Elmer W Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Robert Jr Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Alvin F Son M W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Spencer, Thelma M Dtr F W 8/12 S Va Mich Mich

Homer married Lottie Byrnes on 10 May 1914 in Standish, Arenac County, Michigan. Lottie was born about 1897 in Sterling, Arenac County, Michigan; died about 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Homer married Jessie Ruse after 1918. Jessie was born about 1904 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married second a Lillian. They had two daughters. His daughter Linda married a Mr. White.

Joseph married Viola Ruse on 26 Oct 1919 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Viola was born about 1901 in Michigan; died about 1928 in Michigan; was buried in Bentley, Bay County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Lillie Mary McKnight about 1938 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Lillie was born on 21 Aug 1909 in Flushing, Genesee County, Michigan; died on 13 Feb 1984 in Lapeer County, Michigan; was buried on 16 Feb 1984 in Indianfields Township Cemetery (AKA Caro Cemetery), Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen Taylor. Helen was born after 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He lived with his uncle George Krapf in Cass City from 1914 to 1924. After that, he moved to Canada..

Arley married Bertha Oletta Corbett on 25 Mar 1925 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. Bertha was born on 8 Oct 1905 in Manitowaning, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada; died about 1997 in Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Valerie Atkinson instead shows that he died in Deland, Florida. He and Eva were buried in the Poincianna Cemetery in Paisley, Florida. Katherine Spencer Griffis confirmed this location. She visited him the day he died.

Sigmund married Eva Mae Corbett on 24 Nov 1926 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. Eva was born on 29 Jul 1908 in Walford, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 2001 in Orange City, Volusia County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He worked for Alma Products until his death.

Judson married Valerie Mae Clark on 15 Sep 1950 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. Valerie was born on 22 Aug 1925 in Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 19 Aug 2013 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried on 21 Aug 2013 in Chapel Gardens Cemetery, Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She lived only a few days. Her mother, May Effie, was ill with a fever for several months afterwords.

Notes:

Lived only a few days. Born in Houston?

Levora married Leon Fassy on 11 Aug 1936 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Leon was born on 12 Oct 1912; died on 10 Jan 1992 in Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levora married Walter Lee Pruitt in Jun 1950 in Columbus, Caldwell County, Texas. Walter was born on 25 Feb 1924; died on 27 Mar 1982 in Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married William Elmer Smith on 25 Nov 1933 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. William was born on 27 Jan 1914 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas; died on 4 Mar 1992 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After her younger son went away to school, Rena went to work altering ladies clothing. She was head of alterations at the Cornith Square store of Harzfelds, and exclusive ladies wear chain, from 1967 until her retirement in 1983.

Rena married Edward Arthur Peck on 28 Aug 1937 in Missouri. Edward was born on 10 Dec 1913 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas; died on 13 Jan 2005 in Raymore, Cass County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ralph taught math and science and was the Principal of a junior high school in Pasadena, Texas. His wife, Winogene, taught math and English. She had been previously married to a Mr. Cloutier and had one daughter, Marian, born in 1934.

Volume 12 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1949, reported that Marian Cloutier Stafford graduated from High School in Pasedena, Texas, where she was awarded an Art Merit Award.

Family/Spouse: Winogene Hewlett. Winogene was born on 20 Dec 1903; died on 8 Dec 1992 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Cpl. Eulis Stafford, grandson of Mary Krapf Hill, was in serving in the armed forces in England. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was in France.

(Medical):Alzeheimer's/Diabetes

Eulas married Sylvia Vanya about 1938. Sylvia was born on 24 Mar 1922 in Orange County, Texas; died on 14 Jul 1997 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marybell S. Dismuke

Marybell S. Dismuke, age 68, of Austin, died Sunday, April 3, 1988, at her home.

Born April 29, 1919 in Humble, Texas, she was the daughter of Leonard and Bell Hills Stafford. After graduating from Pasadena High School and Sam Houston State University, she taught in Texas public schools for several years. Later, she held secretarial and administrative positions with Morgan-Lindsey Department Stores, the San Jacinto Monument and Museum, Greyhound Bus Company, the office of the late Governor Allan Shivers, and the Texas Legislative Council. Beginning March 1, 1963, she served as executive director of Texas Civil Judical Council and then became executive secretary of the Texas Office of Court Administration. She retired from the latter position on December 31, 1979, to glowing tributes from members of the judiciary and court personnel state-wide.

She was married to Grover Richard Dismuke April 19, 1954, and he preceded her in death March 27, 1986.

Survivors are a son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Steven, Janice and Cassandra Lynn Dismuke of Pflugerville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Wynnogene Stafford and Eulas and Sylvia Stafford, all of Pasadena; and several other sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church.

Services will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 1988, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, with Brother Kenneth Thompson officiating.

Pallbearers will be Anton Mogonye, John Bullock, Bob Delph, Harold Wells, Tom Harris, and Tommy Swearingen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walnut Creek Baptist Church, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location.

(Obituary as published in the April 4, 1988 AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN).

Vivian married Karl Dane Chandler after 1939. Karl was born on 4 Feb 1919 in Lovelady, Houston County, Texas; died on 1 Apr 1970 in Tarrant County, Texas; was buried in Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vivian married Grover Richard Dismuke on 19 Apr 1954 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Grover was born on 18 Oct 1914 in Lee County, Texas; died on 27 Mar 1986 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frieda married Carl A. Johnson on 2 Sep 1960 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Carl was born on 10 May 1925 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married Harry Harrington Danley, Jr. on 29 Jun 1949 in Carson City, Douglas County, Nevada. Harry was born on 15 Apr 1929 in Maxwell, Colusa County, California; died on 9 Jun 1982 in Williams, Colusa County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On the SSDI, she is listed simply as Olean Brooks.

M. Olean Brooks, 73, Kansas City, Kansas died April 2, 1992, at Bethany Medical Center. She was born in Dunklin County, Missouri and lived in this area most of her life. Mrs. Brooks was a microfilm processor for Photo File Systems, retiring in 1983. She worked for the North American Aviation in World War II. She was a former member of the Quindaro Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Charles Brooks, Kansas City, Kansas; a daughter, Larry Jean Flint, Barling, Ark.; a brother Ivan Lester, Kansas City, Kansas; three sisters, Roberta Shows and Christine Dunnaway of Pasadena, Texas, and Eathel Hall, Tacoma, Washington; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Highland Park Chapel. (Saturday, April 4, 1992 THE KANSAS CITY STAR).

Art Peck indicates that Olean was married second to a Howard BROOKS, and their son Charles was adopted.

Notes:

DUNAWAY Christine B. DUNAWAY, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2001 in Houston, Texas, followed by her husband, Robert L. DUNAWAY, 81, who went to be with her on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 in Pasadena, Texas. They were preceeded in death by their daughter, Sharron D. HALTOM. Mr. and Mrs. DUNAWAY are survived by their daughter, Ramona ROGERS, two grandchildren, Shelley and Robert ROGERS; three great-grandchildren, Christine, Mikki, and Blake Vera ROGERS; Mr. DUNAWAY is also survived by a brother, Elbert H. DUNAWAY and wife Violet; and Mrs. DUNAWAY by her sister, Roberta SHOWS and husband Bennie; and brother Ivan LESTER & wife Lois; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. The Families of Mr. and Mrs. DUNAWAY will be receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2001 in the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2001 in the Forest Park Lawndale "Chapel of Angels." Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale. (Undated, unreferenced clipping, courtesy of Art Peck).

Family/Spouse: Robert Louis Dunaway. Robert was born on 24 Apr 1920 in Iago, Wharton County, Texas; died on 23 May 2001 in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Truman Krapf

Wednesday, October 29, 2003

Truman Ellsworth Krapf , 87, of Hornersville, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, at Gulfport, Miss.

Born June 26, 1916, in Hornersville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Krapf , he was a member of the Hornersville Masonic Lodge and served as a deacon in the Shields and Silverdale Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Dorthea Krapf , of Hornersville; one son, Freddie Krapf and wife, Vickie, of Hornersville; one daughter Carole Moore and husband, Jimmy, of Ocean Springs, Miss.; three grandchildren, Dayna James, of Nashville, Tracy Williams, of Gulfport and Eric Krapf , of Dexter, Mo. and four great-grandchildren, Whitney Wright, Erin and Reagan James and Drake Williams.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett.

Pallbearers were Ron Lea, Bruce Miller, Grant Galyean, Jack Sparks, Dennis Clark and Ken Phillips.

McDaniel Funeral Home of Hornersville was in charge of arrangements.

http://www.dddnews.com/story/1053808.html

Truman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cleo married Leslie Martin Riherd on 12 May 1940. Leslie was born on 1 May 1916 in Kentucky; died on 11 Mar 2004 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Cpl. Leon Krapf, a grandson of Wm. F. Krapf, was in the Army. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was in Czechoslovakia.

Leon married Myra Crites on 6 Apr 1940 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Myra was born on 24 Dec 1918 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died on 21 Dec 2007 in Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee; was buried on 23 Dec 2007 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Manley Lee Horner in 1926. Manley was born on 8 Nov 1901; died on 5 May 1994 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bethel married Bertha Johnson on 1 Jan 1935 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. Bertha was born on 19 Oct 1910 in Lynn, Lawerence County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wayne Kinsolving. Wayne was born before 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vena married first Buford FERGURSON, who died in 1957. Her second marriage, in 1958, was to Jack HATCHER. They had one son, Arthur.

Agnes married Edwin "Dock" Rauls about 1947 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. Edwin was born on 6 Sep 1917; died on 4 May 1990 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Cpl. Roy Rheu, a grandson of Wm. F. Krapf, was in the army. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was overseas.

Roy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married Lois Brunson on 18 Dec 1943. Lois was born on 8 Aug 1924 in Matthews, New Madrid County, Missouri; died on 10 Nov 2002 in Fairmont, Grant County, Indiana; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Phlox, Howard County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Earl Krapf, a grandson of Wm. F. Krapf, was in the Navy. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that S2/c Earl Krapf was in the South Pacific.

Earl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After their parents both died in Arizona, Mildred, Ruby, Elzora and Fay can all be found on the 1930 Missouri census in St. Louis, Missouri. The four girls are all described as "inmates" of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and listed as Mildred, age 11, born Missouri; Ruby, age 8, born Missouri, Elzora age 7, born Missouri, and Fay, age 5, born Missouri. The Masonic Home of Missouri, was an institution for the elderly and homeless children, supported by Missouri Masonry. It has been located at 5351 Delmar since 1889; however, the oldest of its present buildings dates from 1914. The western portion of its site was the location of the Jewish Hospital, at 5415 Delmar from 1902 to 1927 when it moved to 216 South Kings Highway. Since acquisition of that property, the Masons have erected several structures for expansion of the Home, the latest building, a residential hall, was finished in 1959.

http://genealogyinstlouis.accessgenealogy.com/1930mhm.htm

http://stlouis.missouri.org/neighborhoods/history/cabanne/hospitals5.htm

Notes:

After their parents both died in Arizona, Mildred, Ruby, Elzora and Fay can all be found on the 1930 Missouri census in St. Louis, Missouri. The four girls are all described as "inmates" of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and listed as Mildred, age 11, born Missouri; Ruby, age 8, born Missouri, Elzora age 7, born Missouri, and Fay, age 5, born Missouri. The Masonic Home of Missouri, was an institution for the elderly and homeless children, supported by Missouri Masonry. It has been located at 5351 Delmar since 1889; however, the oldest of its present buildings dates from 1914. The western portion of its site was the location of the Jewish Hospital, at 5415 Delmar from 1902 to 1927 when it moved to 216 South Kings Highway. Since acquisition of that property, the Masons have erected several structures for expansion of the Home, the latest building, a residential hall, was finished in 1959.

http://genealogyinstlouis.accessgenealogy.com/1930mhm.htm

http://stlouis.missouri.org/neighborhoods/history/cabanne/hospitals5.htm

Art Peck wrote that Ruby is a retired Navy Nurse living in Raleigh, North Carolina.

She participated in the Veterans History Project sponsored by the American Folklife Center and found at the Libary of Congress, referenced at the following website.

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?/u?They showed that she enlisted into the Navy Nurse Corps, and served from 1943 to 1974, achieving the rank of Commander. Her service period covered the Second World War, the Korean War, and a good portion of the Cold War Era.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After their parents both died in Arizona, Mildred, Ruby, Elzora and Fay can all be found on the 1930 Missouri census in St. Louis, Missouri. The four girls are all described as "inmates" of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and listed as Mildred, age 11, born Missouri; Ruby, age 8, born Missouri, Elzora age 7, born Missouri, and Fay, age 5, born Missouri. The Masonic Home of Missouri, was an institution for the elderly and homeless children, supported by Missouri Masonry. It has been located at 5351 Delmar since 1889; however, the oldest of its present buildings dates from 1914. The western portion of its site was the location of the Jewish Hospital, at 5415 Delmar from 1902 to 1927 when it moved to 216 South Kings Highway. Since acquisition of that property, the Masons have erected several structures for expansion of the Home, the latest building, a residential hall, was finished in 1959.

http://genealogyinstlouis.accessgenealogy.com/1930mhm.htm

http://stlouis.missouri.org/neighborhoods/history/cabanne/hospitals5.htm

Art Peck writes tat she is also a retired Navy nurse. She and Jeff had no issue.

Louisa married John Franklin "Jeff" Breedin on 1 Jun 1957 in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland. John was born on 28 Oct 1916 in Augusta County, Virginia; died on 7 Jun 1982 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

California Death Index:

HICKS PHYLLIS EVELYN 02/24/1925 COWAN KRAPF F MISSOURI LOS ANGELES(19) 01/15/1948 22 yrs

Notes:

Birth and death dates for Evelyn Morgan per the SSDI.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Francis supplied Art Peck the details of the 10 original Benkelman emigrants and many of their descendants in the late 1970's. He was also one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family.

Francis never married. He worked for the Mill End Store for more than 50 years, beginning in Cass City and later transferring to the Bay City location. He spent his weekend's in Cass City.

Art Peck also provided the following obituary for Francis, presumably from the Bay City newspaper. A nearly identical version of this obituary was published in the December 14, 1988 issue of the Cass City Chronicle, page 8.

In Memoriam Francis Wilber Elliott
July 31, 1911 -- December 11, 1988

Mr. Francis Elliott of Cass City died Sunday, December 11, 1988, at Saginaw General Hospital after a lenghty illness.

He was born July 31, 1911, in Novesta Township, Tuscola County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Burton and Bertha (Buehrly) Elliott.

Mr. Elliott, a lifelong resident of Cass City, had been employed by the Mill End Store for over fifty years. He was a member of the Salem United Church of Cass City for over sixty-eight years.

He is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Alice Elliott of Ubly; a nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Nancy Elliott of Ubly; one uncle, Mr. Edward Buerhly of Cass City, and a number of cousins. Two special friends of Mr. Elliott's were Miss Annabelle and Maxine Read of Bay City.

Funeral Services for Mr. Elliott will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m., from Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, with Reverend Clair Patton, pastor of the Salem United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City, Michigan.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 7, 1978

L. Elliott dies Friday in Bad Axe

Leonard Elliott, 62, of Ubly died Friday, December 1, at Huron Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe after a long illness. He was born May 13, 1916, in Kingston, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Burton Elliott. Mr. Elliott was married to Miss Alice BUEHRLY March 15, 1944 in Louisville, Kentucky. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Ubly. He was associated with and a distributor for the ST&H Oil Company of Bad Axe for the past 38 years. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City.

Mr. Elliott is survived by his widow, Alice; son son, Robert Elliott of Ubly, and one brother, Francis Elliott of Bay City.

Funeral services were held at Salem United Methodist Church Sunday. Rev. Eldred Kelley, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery. Little's Funeral Home had charge of funeral arrangements.

David married Alice Mae Buehrly on 15 Mar 1944 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Alice (daughter of Fred Leonard Buehrly and Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Mark) was born on 24 Feb 1918 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 13 May 1993 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Keith Knight married an Esther in 1941. They were the parents of Kenneth Nathan (born 1943), Linda (born 1948) and James Keith (born June 17, 1953, Sterling). He also had a son, Terry Lee, who died at the age of four months on March 22, 1956.

The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that Linda had graduated from Arenac Eastern High School.

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As of the September 3, 1945 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST (Vol. 8), it was reported that Sgt. John Knight was in Czechoslovakia.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Volume 12 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 5, 1949, reported that Betty Lou Johnson, daughter of Lena Gallager Johnson, spent a most enjoyable year studying at the University in Lima, Peru. She travelled extensively in South America before returning home.

Betty married Galen Ronald Rarick on 22 Nov 1952. Galen was born on 28 Apr 1923 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; died on 15 Jun 1994 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died as an infant.

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He was married to a Helen, and they were the parents of Dewey Jr. , Adeline, Jackson Earl, Valerie, Deirdra and Dottie.

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Died as an infant.

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She married Earl CLOUSE, and they were the parents of Bernice, Leonard, Ronald, Donald, Gary, and Richard.

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Volume 11, September 6, 1948, of the STRIFFLER BENKELMAN BROADCAST, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Arley Cain, of Greenville, Mich., had moved to Fort Knox, Kentucky. Arley was a recent graduate of Belding High School.

Arley married Ella Francis Ulis on 8 Jun 1940. Ella was born on 9 Oct 1923 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 4 Apr 1997 in Owasso County, Michigan; was buried in Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 11, published September 6, 1948, reported that James Cain, Jr. had a new Gas Station on M-91, south of Greenville, Michigan. According to the SSDI, his last residence was in Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan.

James married Margaret Blount in Oct 1941. Margaret was born on 2 Dec 1925 in Wayne County, Michigan; died on 9 Dec 2000 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan; was buried in Otisco Township Cemetery, Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Randi McKie, Dorothea's granddaugher, writes that "Mom Mom first married a man by the last name of Leggett and had a son named Dewey Elton LEGGETT. The marriage was short lived and they divorced. She was working as a waitress in a restaurant where she met her second husband, William John "Bill" ALBERT of Brooklyn, New York, and they were the parents of Sondra Elizabeth ALBERT, born 1943, in Philadelphia. Bill was a mechanical engineer. He tried to adopt Dewey, but Dewey's biological father refused to relinquish his parental rights. Dewey was raised by Bill and considered him his father, later taking the Albert name as his own. Dewey and Sondra grew up in Barrington, NJ, and attended Haddon Heights High School.

Randi McKie, Sondra's daughter, added that "In the early 1960's my Mom met my father, Arthur Murray Holmstock in Atlantic City, NJ. They were both working down there that summer. My Mom had a job dancing (not anything explicit, she was a trained ballerina) and my father attended a parking lot. She and a friend made plans to double date with my father and his friend. My Dad was to go out with her friend and she was to go out with his. Mom's friend got sick and my Dad's friend couldn't make it, so that is how my parents got together. Mom gave birth in April 1966 to my brother, Joel Micah Holmstock. And to me in September 1967. Joel still has not married. I married in 2003 and have a 22 year old step daughter."

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Was married with children,.

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Randi McKie emailed that "Thelma married Otis Taylor, a master plumber from VA. I believe all the children (she and her siblings) grew up in Hopewell, VA. Thelma and Otis settled in Madison Heights, VA (outside of Lynchburg) and had two children, Shirley and Gary. Shirley first married a man named Woody (last name) who came from a prominent family in Madison Heights. They had two children, Lynn and Gwen. Shirley divorced and married Buddy (Marshall) Coleman who worked for the Lynchburg Sheriffs Department. They had one daughter, Tina Coleman. Uncle Otis died in March of 2000 from a heart attack. He was buried in Madison Heights, VA. with full military honors.

Gary Taylor married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie. They had two children, Chad and Kelsi. They still live in Madison Heights today. Gary became a master plumber like his father and Chad was following this also. Kelsi became a physical therapist.

Thelma died around the 2005 possibly cancer. Shirley passed around 2007 from throat cancer due to years of smoking. I am not sure how many grandchildren that Shirley has: Lynn had at least two girls, Gwen had at least two and Tina has at least one."

Glen married Elvena May Maxine Stuart on 5 Oct 1945 in Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan. Elvena was born on 14 Apr 1918 in Fremont Township, Mayville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 19 Feb 1997; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Les and Treva raised two of their nieces, Debra and Bev, who were daughters of his brother Glen.

Alvin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Florence Harriet Kaster. Florence was born on 25 Oct 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa; died on 11 Jan 1996 in Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma; was buried in Mound Valley Cemetery, Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She married first Dewey Homer CAIN, Jr. and second Richard RICE.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Val Cummings had his date of birth as 28 Oct 1928, but his granddaughter Angela Boucher says it was actually 1 Nov 1929. He died on December 16, 1993 in Hearst Ontario just a month after obtaining his Canadian citizenship in an accident while at work - the was a heavy equipment operator.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Volume 11, published September 6, 1948, reported that Margaret Spencer, of Bellville, was on the staff of the Jackson Co. Library at Indepence, Mo. The 1964 issue of the same periodical reported that she had been teaching for the past two years in the University of Honolulu while working on her Doctors Degree in Education.

Art Peck wrote that Dr. Spencer was an instructor at the University of Hawaii, in the department of Far Eastern Language.

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The rich and happy life of Beatrice Mae Condit of Arco, Idaho, came to an end on Saturday, July 16, 2016, after 87 years.

She was born in Belding, Mich., the middle child of Eva Mae Corbett and Sigmund William Spencer. She married the love of her life, Clayton Max Condit, in 1951. After living in England for his tour of duty with the Air Force, they returned to Idaho and had two daughters, Celeste and Deirdre.

Inspired by her work at Fort Hall Reservation, Beatrice then completed her bachelor's degree in anthropology at Idaho State University. She enjoyed teaching linguistics until she and Clay moved to Arco to manage the airport around 1980. After they moved into town, she helped many students and young people with school and life. They shared their love and home with Janice Carlson, Jerry Burgoyne, Ryan Becker, Ben Jensen and his brother, Josh.

Bea enjoyed politics, bridge, crossword puzzles and talking with people. She adored her granddaughters, Corbette and Moira, and loved and admired her sister, Margaret, and her younger brother, Bill.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Anderson Funeral Home in Arco. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Arco "Pretty City" Committee.

Beatrice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1948 Graduate of Belding High School. Vice President for Instruction at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac.

William married Josephine O'Connor on 31 Jan 1953 in Ionia Twp, Ionia County, Michigan. Josephine was born on 8 Nov 1933 in Ionia Twp, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 25 Mar 2018 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]