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     Franz married Anna Christine Schuten, daughter of Gottfried Schuten and Anna Margaretha Grotjans, at Germany. Franz Loethen was a witness at the wedding of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen on 7 November 1824 at Lank City Hall, Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany; Marriage was performed by Adam Zons, Mayor of Lank.¹

     
     Anna married Franz Loethen, son of Wilhelm Loethen and Agnetis Inger, at Germany.
     Anna died circa 1812 in Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany, Her occupation was listed as 'day laborer' on her death certificate..¹

          Henry Joseph Mertens, son of Stephan Mertens and Anna Maria Breutz, was born on 7 May 1792 in Latum, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany, Latum is two miles west of the Rhine River in the Dusseldorf administrative district.¹ He was baptized on 8 May 1792 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany, Lank was a small town close to Latum..¹ Henry Joseph Mertens witnessed The area that Latum was in was ceded to France by King Frederick of Prussia circa 1795 at Westfalen. He witnessed The area previously ceded to France was returned to Prussia after the defeat of Napoleon I of France. in 1815 at Westfalen.
     Henry Joseph was He was listed as a schreiner or carpenter on his marriage license. in 1824 at Westfalen.¹ Marriage banns for Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen were published on 24 September 1824 at Lank City Hall, Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany.²
     Henry (his first marriage) married Maria Magadalena Loethen (her first marriage), daughter of Franz Loethen and Anna Christine Schuten, on 7 November 1824 at Lank City Hall, Westfalen, the witnesses were Stephan Mertens, Franz Loethen, Johann Adolph Leven and Balthasar Loethen; Marriage was performed by Adam Zons, Mayor of Lank.³
     Henry Joseph Mertens immigrated on 15 February 1837 to New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, traveling arriving on the Brig Charles Ferdinand. Arriving with Henry were Maria Magadalena Loethen, Anna Christina Mertens, Stephen Joseph Mertens and Peter Lorenz Mertens.⁴ Henry Joseph Mertens moved on 14 April 1837 from he arrived at New Westphalia from New Orleans with Father Johann H. Meinkmann who also accompanied them on the Brig Charles Ferdinand from Germany to New Orleans. Henrietta Bruns, wife of Doctor Bernard David Bruns, mentioned their arrival date in a letter to Germany. to Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri. Moving with Henry were Anna Christina Mertens, Maria Magadalena Loethen, Stephen Joseph Mertens and Peter Lorenz Mertens.⁵
     Henry Joseph Mertens appeared on the 1844 tax roll of Osage County, Missouri. The property covered was described as one horse, two cattle, no slaves, watches, clocks or carriages. The tax amount was 31 cents.⁵
     Henry Joseph Mertens was a sponsor for William Joseph Mertens's baptism on 28 November 1861 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁶ A contract for the marriage of Henry Joseph Mertens and Christina Kluner was signed in December 1862 at Missouri; They executed a pre-uptial agreement whereby most of Henry Joseph's estate would be left to his children rather than his new wife.⁷
     Henry (his second marriage) married Christina Kluner (her second marriage) on 18 December 1862 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Missouri.⁷
     Henry died on 28 March 1863 in Missouri at age 70.⁷ He was buried on 30 March 1863 in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.^7,8
     Records show that Henry Joseph received a 40 acre land grant consisting of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 29 in Township 43 Range 10W in 1843 and a further land grant of 40 acres of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 32, Range 10W in Osage County in 1845 or 1846. These formed the core of a 400 acre farm just off Highway 133 about 1 3/4 miles from present day Folk, Missouri that Henry Joseph owned at the time of his death. In 1850 he was shown as owning a farm situated in the county of Osage: The West half of South West quarter and the South West quarter of Section 29, the east half of South East quarter, the South West quarter of the South East quarter and South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section thirty, the North half of the North East quarter of Section thirty one and the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section thirty two of Township Fourty Three of Range 10 West.⁵
     His estate was probated on 31 May 1866 at Missouri.⁷

          Maria Magadalena Loethen, daughter of Franz Loethen and Anna Christine Schuten, was born on 28 November 1797 in Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany, Lank was over 1,000 years old at the time of Maria Magdalena was born.¹ She was baptized on 30 November 1797 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany.¹ Marriage banns for Maria Magadalena Loethen and Henry Joseph Mertens were published on 24 September 1824 at Lank City Hall, Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany.²
     Maria (her first marriage)married Henry Joseph Mertens (his first marriage) , son of Stephan Mertens and Anna Maria Breutz, on 7 November 1824 at Lank City Hall, Westfalen, the witnesses were Stephan Mertens, Franz Loethen, Johann Adolph Leven and Balthasar Loethen; Marriage was performed by Adam Zons, Mayor of Lank.³
     Maria Magadalena Loethen immigrated along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 15 February 1837 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, traveling arriving on the Brig Charles Ferdinand.⁴
Maria Magadalena Loethen moved along with Henry Joseph Mertens on 14 April 1837 from he arrived at New Westphalia from New Orleans with Father Johann H. Meinkmann who also accompanied them on the Brig Charles Ferdinand from Germany to New Orleans. Henrietta Bruns, wife of Doctor Bernard David Bruns, mentioned their arrival date in a letter to Germany. to Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁵
     Maria Magadalena Loethen witnessed the baptism of Maria Magdalena Catharina "Lena" Mertens on 6 May 1860 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁶
     Maria died on 8 May 1862 in Missouri at age 64.⁷ She was buried on 8 May 1862 in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁷

          Johann H. "John" Mertens, son of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, was born on 27 December 1837 in Westphalia, Gasconade County, Missouri, Westphalia later became part of Osage County.² He was baptized on 27 December 1837 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Gasconade County, Missouri.^2,1 Conflicting evidence placed his birth on October 25, 1836, according to his tombstone inscription.³
     Johann H. "John" Mertens received his First Holy Communion on 11 May 1851 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁴
     Johann married Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, daughter of Peter Wilhelm "William" Scheulen and Maria Catherina Lock, on 15 February 1859 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Missouri. The Reverand Henry VonMerlo, S. J. presided at the wedding.^3,2,4 Johann H. "John" Mertens lived in April 1866 at Henry Joseph Mertens farm in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri, John and Maria purchased the Mertens home place from his brothers Stephen and Lorenz and his sister Anna Christina Poepping for $1,125. He borrowed $875 from Lorenz at six percent interest to finance the purchase from his father's estate. The property consisted of 400 acres of unfarmable rocky hillsides and was located five miles from Westphalia on Missouri highway 133.⁵
     Johann H. "John" Mertens witnessed the probate of the estate of Henry Joseph Mertens on 31 May 1866 at Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.⁶ Johann H. "John" Mertens moved between June 1876 and June 1880 to St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.⁷
     Johann H. was John operated a grist mill and saw mill on 10 acres near the Osage River and Cole County Highway B. before 1880 at Cole County, Missouri.⁷
     Johann H. "John" Mertens purchased John purchased 10 acres from William Kraus north of the Osage River in the northwest quarter of Section 1, Township 42, Range 12, where Cole County Highway B crosses the Osage River. at Missouri on 19 November 1886.⁷ He was ill with He suffered a mild stroke which affected his mental condition. between January 1898 and June 1898.⁷ He lived on 24 June 1898 at Missouri State Hospital #1 in Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, John was admitted to the State Mental Hospital as an insane adult and spent the rest of his life there.⁷
     Johann died on 14 July 1909 at Missouri State Hospital #1 in Missouri at age 71.^7,3 He was buried on 18 July 1909 in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.^3,7,1

Johann H. "John" Mertens Tombstone.⁸

     He was one of three directors of School District Number 2 in township 43, range 10 in 1868.⁵

          Theodore Mertens, son of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, was born on 19 September 1867 in Henry Joseph Mertens farm, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.^1,2 Conflicting evidence placed his birth September 19, 1866 (St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery Listing).³ He was baptized on 4 October 1867 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri, His godparents were Theodore Herx and Margaret Adel Scheppers..²
     Theodore was a well-known carpenter in St. Thomas, Missouri until an accident caused him to drop the trade. He then became a farmer and operated a large farm near Osage Bluff, Missouri and also purchased St. Thomas Ferry on Cole County Highway B from Gus Kaiser in 1916 when he lived on the Charlie Braun place across the river. Ted later sold it to Carl Mertens who ran it for a while then sold it to Elmer Stockman, who later sold it back to Carl Mertens. Cart Mertens sold it to Clarence Viet of Osage Bend who sold it Emil Mertens.
While the Mertens' ran the ferry, one serious accident occured. This occurred in the late 1920's when Martin Hazelhorst and his father, Anton, drove off the end of the ferryboat. Martin swam to shore however his father got his heels caught in the fabric on the top of th[CI:103:?1:CI]e Model A and drowned.

Theo was thought to be a horsethief.²
     Theodore (his first marriage) married Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman (her first marriage) on 24 October 1899 at St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.^4,5,1

Mary and Theodore Mertens Wedding Photo.

     Theodore is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, as "Theodore Mertens" he was a 63-year-old white male who lived on a farm, which he owned. He married at the age of thirty-two and is able to read, write and speak English.. He was born in Missouri, his father in Missouri and his mother in Germany. He is not a veteran. Also residing at this residence is Annie Kroll, a servant, a 20-year-old single white female who has not attended school, but is able to read, write and speak English. She and her parents were born in Missouri.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary Ludwina, his sons Emil, Felix and Everett A., his sister Maria Magdalena Catharina.⁶ His cause of death was subacute nephritis with general edema and heart complications.¹
     Theodore died on 19 March 1933 in Osage Bend, Cole County, Missouri, at age 65, Carl J. Mertens was the informant on the death certificate.^3,1 Theodore Mertens was buried on 22 March 1933 in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery in Osage Bend, Cole County, Missouri.^3,1

          Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman was born on 7 February 1881.² Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1878 or (1930 census) or on December 6, 1877 (St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery Listings).^3,4
     Mary (her first marriage)married Theodore Mertens (his first marriage) , son of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, on 24 October 1899 at St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.^5,6,7

Mary and Theodore Mertens Wedding Photo.

     Mary was enumerated as the wife of Theodore Mertens under the name of "Mary L Mertens" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, she was a 52-year-old white female living on a farm, married at the age of twenty-three and able to read, write, and speak English. She was born in Missouri as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany. She has no work outside the home.³ Her husband, Theodore Mertens, died on 19 March 1933 at age 65.^4,7
     Mary (her second marriage)married Peter Paul Otto Mertens (his second marriage) , son of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, on 11 September 1940 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.²
     Mary died on 22 September 1944 in Cole County, Missouri, at age 63.¹ Conflicting evidence placed her death November 2, 1944 or (1998 Mertens Family Reunion handout & St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery Listing).^2,4 She was buried circa 4 November 1944 in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery in Osage Bend, Cole County, Missouri.⁴
     Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman was mentioned in Alice Marie Mertens's obituary on 8 June 2003 as preceding the deceased in death.⁸

     
     Roy married Rose Catherine Markway at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.

     
     Rose married Roy C. Stockman at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.

     
     Clement married Ida Mae Stockman, daughter of Roy C. Stockman and Rose Catherine Markway, on 9 November 1946 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend Aloysius B. Bauman.¹

     
     Ida married Clement Theodore Mertens, son of Theodore Mertens and Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman, on 9 November 1946 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend Aloysius B. Bauman.¹

          Everett A. Mertens, son of Theodore Mertens and Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman, was born on 17 July 1914 in Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri.^2,1
     Everett was enumerated as the son of Theodore Mertens under the name of "Everett Mertens" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Missouri, he is a 15-year-old white single male who lives on a farm. He has attende school and can read, write, and speak English. He and his parents were all born in Missouri.²
     Everett married Gladys E. Geyer at Missouri.
     Everett died on 25 October 1972 at age 58.¹ He was buried after 25 October 1972 in Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, sharing a stone with Gladys E. Mertens.¹

          Felix Mertens, son of Theodore Mertens and Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman, was born on 26 October 1911 in Missouri.^1,2
     Felix was enumerated as the son of Theodore Mertens under the name of "Felix Mertens" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, he is an 18-year-old white male who is single, living on a farm. He has attended school and is able to read, write, and speak English. He and his parents were born in Missouri.¹
     Felix died on 1 June 1930 at age 18.² He was buried circa 3 June 1930 in St. Margaret Catholic Church Cemetery in Osage Bend, Cole County, Missouri.²

     
     Louise married Edward Imhoff at Missouri.

          Carl J. Mertens, son of Theodore Mertens and Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman, was born in 1903.¹
     Carl married Esther Kolb at Missouri. Carl J. Mertens lived in March 1933 in Osage Bend, Cole County, Missouri.² He was the informant listed on the death certificate of Theodore Mertens on 19 March 1933.^3,2
     Carl died in 1970.¹ He was buried in 1970 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.¹

     
     Emil married Catherine Siebeneck at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.      Emil Mertens, son of Theodore Mertens and Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman, was born on 29 September 1909 in Missouri.^1,2,3
     Emil was enumerated as the son of Theodore Mertens under the name of "Emil Mertens" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, he's a 20-year-old single white male who lives and works on a farm. He has attended school and is able to read, write, and speak English.² Emil Mertens was buried circa December 1985 in St. Martin's Catholic Church in St. Martins, Cole County, Missouri.³
     Emil died on 3 December 1985 at age 76.³

          Anna Frances Mertens, daughter of Theodore Mertens and Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman, was born on 22 July 1907 in St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.²
     Anna married Clarence Albert Veit on 1 February 1927 at Osage Bend, Cole County, Missouri.²
     Anna died on 28 February 1989 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, at age 81.² She was buried in March 1989 in Missouri.²

     
     Joseph Bock immigrated in 1852 to Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, from Germany.²      Joseph Bock, son of William Bock, was born on 14 July 1853 in Germany.^3,1,4 Conflicting evidence placed his birth on September 14, 1856, in Germany, according to his Death Certificate of March 9, 1926 or March 1852, according to the 1900 Federal Census.^1,5,2
     Joseph Bock's Mother was born in Germany on an unknown date.¹
In 1880 Joseph Bock farmed at Crawford Township in Osage County, Missouri.⁶
     Joseph married Katherine Twehous on 13 April 1880 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri. Katherine, name was written as Catharine Zweihaus.^7,8
     Joseph is a head of household, under the name of "Joseph Buck", on the 1880 U. S. Census. He was identified as a 23-year-old white married male who is unable to read or write. He and both of his parents were born in Prussia. Enumerated with him was his wife, Katherine.⁶
     Joseph was a day laborer on 12 June 1900 at Cole County, Missouri.²
     Joseph is a head of household, under the name of "Joseph Back", on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was identified as 48-year-old white male. He has been married for twenty years. He and both of his parents were born in Germany. He is not able to read English, but is able to write and speak the language.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Katherine, his sons Bernard and Henry M., his daughters Mary, Helen, Frances, Gertrude, Rose and Edith Christine.²
     Katherine and Joseph Bock lived in 1910 at 421 Clark in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Residing with them were.⁹
     Joseph is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jefferson Township, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, as "Joe Bock" he is listed as a 55-year-old white male, married one time, for twenty-eight years. He and his parents were all born in Germany. He does speak English, but is unable to read or write in English. He works as a laborer at odd jobs, owns his home free of mortgage.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Katherine, his son Henry M., his daughter Edith Christine.⁹
     Katherine and Joseph Bock lived in 1920 at 421 Clark in Missouri. Residing with them were his home was located next door to the convent for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Six Sisters are listed in the 1920 census as living in the convent.¹⁰
     Joseph is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jefferson Township, Missouri, as "Joseph Bock" he is listed as a 64-year-old white male, married, and unable to read or write English. He owns his own home, free of mortgage. He and both his parents were born in Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1851, and is a naturalized citizen. The year of naturalization is unknown. He works as a nitewatchman at the shoe factory. There were two roomers enumerated with him in this census. They were Matilda Bartman and Sady Dawson.. Enumerated with him was his wife Katherine.¹⁰
     Joseph was a laborer before 1926 at Missouri.¹
     Joseph Bock lived in 1926 at 421 Clark Avenue in Missouri. Residing with them were.¹
     Joseph died on 9 March 1926 in Missouri at age 72, Katherine Twehous was the informant on the death certificate.^1,3,11 His cause of death was gaseous gangrene.¹ Joseph Bock was buried on 11 March 1926 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^1,5

          Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, daughter of Peter Wilhelm "William" Scheulen and Maria Catherina Lock, was born on 4 September 1840 in Boesinghoven, Kreis Krefeld, Nord Rhin - Westfalen, Germany.² Conflicting evidence placed her birth on September 12, 1840, according to her tombstone inscription.³ Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen emigrated with Peter Wilhelm "William" Scheulen on 6 July 1841 from Nord Rhin - Westfalen. The location traveling to was indicated as A group of 26 Locks and Scuelens received permission to emigrate to the U.S.
     Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen immigrated along with Peter Wilhelm "William" Scheulen and Maria Catherina Lock in September 1841 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Territory.⁴

     Maria married Johann H. "John" Mertens, son of Henry Joseph Mertens and Maria Magadalena Loethen, on 15 February 1859 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri. The Reverand Henry VonMerlo, S. J. presided at the wedding.^3,1,2
     Maria died on 10 June 1904 in Osage Bluff, Cole County, Missouri, at age 63 She died of dropsy.⁵ Conflicting evidence placed her death at June 19, 1904, according to the inscription on her tombstone.³ She was buried in June 1904 in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri.^3,5,4

Maria Christina Mertens Tombstone.

     The inscription on Mary's tombstone states: Sleep Mother Dear and take thy rest God called thee home He thought it best.³

          Vernon Emil Rackers, son of Otto Herman Rackers and Henrietta Kundagunda Knorr, was born on 23 June 1923 in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.^1,2,3,4 He was baptized on 24 June 1923 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, the sponsors included Emil H. Rackers godmother was Maria Rackers nee Prenger..²
     Vernon was enumerated as the son of Otto Herman Rackers on the 1930 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, he is a six-year-old white male born in Missouri, as were his parents.⁵
     Vernon Emil was automobile serviceman before 1944.³ He attended grammar school before 1944.³
     Vernon Emil Rackers enlisted in the Army as a Private for service in World War II on 21 July 1944 at Jefferson Barracks, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri. His enlistment record states the terms of his enlistment were for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law.³
     Vernon Emil Rackers received a purple heart with two bronze clusters from the United States Army.⁴
     Vernon married Alice Marie Mertens, daughter of Peter Paul Otto Mertens and Mary Bock, on 29 October 1946 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Missouri. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend Aloysius B. Bauman.^6,1,4,7
     Vernon Emil Rackers lived at 5709 Wardsville Road in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Alice and Vernon Emil Rackers Wedding Photo.

Vernon Emil Rackers farmed in Cole County, Missouri.⁴
     Vernon Emil was a salesman for Progressive Insurance and for the Book of Knowledge.⁴
     He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and trapper, who bought and sold furs from his basement.⁴
     He was a "green-thumbed" gardener, whose Black Diamond watermelons were much prized by Mary Elizabeth Frank Williams.^4,8 He was employed by Orschein Trucking at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, between 1952 and 1973 and for Schein Trucking Company for several years prior to this.⁴ Alice and Vernon Emil Rackers lived in 1988 at Route 8 in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.⁹
     Vernon Emil Rackers was listed in Harry Joseph Rackers's obituary on 13 June 1988 as surviving.⁹ Vernon Emil Rackers was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Men's Sodality, Teamster's Local 833, Roscoe Enloe American Legion Post 5, Wyman Basinger Veterqan of Foreign Wars Post 35, and Disabled American Veterans.⁴
     Vernon Emil Rackers was listed in Bernard Henry "Ben" Mertens's obituary on 17 April 2000 as surviving.^10,11
     Vernon and Alice Marie Mertens lived before June 2003 in Missouri. Residing with them were.⁷
     Vernon Emil Rackers was listed in Alice Marie Mertens's obituary on 8 June 2003 as surviving.⁷ Vernon Emil Rackers lived before November 2005 in Missouri.⁴
     Vernon died on 18 November 2005 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, at age 82.⁴ His obituary was published in the News Tribune Online Edition on 20 November 2005 at Missouri.⁴ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 22 November 2005 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, with a prayer service at 7:30 P.M.⁴
     His funeral service was held on 23 November 2005 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Missouri, with the Reverend Gregory L. Meystrik officiating.. Additional pallbearers were Mark Eichholz and Tim Wilbers, Honorary. Sharon Rackers was the Eulogist.^4,12 He was buried on 23 November 2005 in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, with military honors.⁴

          Katherine Twehous was born on 10 February 1856 in Taos, Cole County, Missouri.^1,2 Conflicting evidence placed her birth January 10, 1855, in Cole County, Missouri, on her death certificate of August 8, 1929, and on the inscription of her tombstone. or April 1853, according to the 1900 Federal Census.^3,4,5
     Katherine married Joseph Bock, son of William Bock, on 13 April 1880 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri. Katherine, name was written as Catharine Zweihaus.^6,3
     Katherine was enumerated as the wife of Joseph Bock under the name of "Catherine Buck" on the 1880 U. S. Census. She was listed as a 22-year-old white female, married and keeping house. She was born in Missouri, while both her parents were born in Prussia.⁷
     Katherine was enumerated as the wife of Joseph Bock under the name of "Katharine Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a 47-year-old white female , married for twenty years. She was born in Missouri, while her parents were both born in Germany. She has borne nine children, eight of whom are living. She is unable to read English, but is able to speak and write the language.⁵
     Katherine and Joseph Bock lived in 1910 at 421 Clark in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Residing with them were.⁸
     Katherine was enumerated as the wife of Joseph Bock under the name of "Catherine Bock" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Jefferson Township, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, listed as a 56-year-old white female, married once, for the last 28 years. She has borne nine children, seven of which survive. She was born in Missouri, but both her parents were born in Germany. She speaks German and has no occupation listed.⁸
     Katherine and Joseph Bock lived in 1920 at 421 Clark in Missouri. Residing with them were his home was located next door to the convent for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Six Sisters are listed in the 1920 census as living in the convent.⁹
     Katherine was enumerated as the wife of Joseph Bock under the name of " Kathlin Bock" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Jefferson Township, Missouri, she is listed as a 67-year-old married female, who is unable to read or write English. She was born in Missouri, but her parents were both born in Germany. She has no occupation listed.⁹ Katherine Twehous was the informant listed on the death certificate of Joseph Bock on 9 March 1926.^10,1,11
     Katherine Twehous survived her husband, Joseph Bock, when he died March 9, 1926. on 9 March 1926.¹⁰ She lived before August 1929 at 421 Clark Avenue in Missouri.³
     Katherine died on 8 August 1929 at age 73, Henry M. Bock was the informant on the death certificate The attending physician was Dr. Bedford, M.D..^1,12,3 Her cause of death was coronary artery disease.³ Katherine Twehous was buried on 10 August 1929 in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, with the undertaker C. P. Heinrichs, Jefferson City.³

          Simon Hankey was born in 1821 in Germany.²
     Simon married Lumina Wilson circa 1870.¹

      Helen Bock was also known as Lena.²      Helen Bock, daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 22 August 1882.^2,3
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph Bock under the name of "Lena Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a 17-year-old single white female born in Missouri, as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany. She is able to read, write, and speak English.³
     Helen was an inseamer at the shoe factory on 12 June 1900 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.³
     Helen married August Kline on 4 May 1906 at Missouri.²
     Helen Bock was a sponsor for Augusta Mertens's baptism on 5 January 1913 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.⁴
     Helen died on 9 December 1972 at age 90.²

     
     Research Note: Why does he list a step-mother in source 4342, when Katherine Twehous didn't die until 1929?
     Henry M. Bock, son of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 16 January 1891 in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.^2,1 Conflicting evidence placed his birth February 1892, according to the 1900 Federal Census.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Joseph Bock under the name of "Henry Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was listed as an eight-year-old male, born in Missouri, as was his mother. His father was born in Germany. He has attended school within the year.³
     Henry M. Bock lived with Katherine and Joseph Bock in 1910 at 421 Clark in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.²
     Henry was enumerated as the son of Joseph Bock on the 1910 U.S. Census of Jefferson Township, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, he is listed as a 19-year-old white single male born in Missouri, as was his mother. His father was born in Germany. He speaks, reads, and writes English and is employed as a baker at a German Bakery.²
In 1917 Henry M. Bock farmed in Missouri where he was an employee of his father.¹ He registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Missouri his father and step- mother were listed as his dependents. Henry was described as tall, of slender build, with dark hair and eyes, having no disabilities.¹
In 1920 Henry M. Bock farmed at Peters Township in Kingman County, Kansas.⁴ He lived in August 1929 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.⁵ He was the informant listed on the death certificate of Katherine Twehous on 8 August 1929.^6,7,5

          Ben Bock, son of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 12 November 1890 in St. Leo, Kingman County, Kansas. Conflicting evidence placed his birth on November 12, 1887 (SS Death Index) or November 1888, according to the 1900 Federal Census.^1,2
     He was enumerated as the son of Joseph Bock under the name of "Benjamin Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was listed as an 11-year-old single white male born in Missouri, as was his mother. His father was born in Germany. He has attended school within the year. He is unable to read or write, but is able to speak English.²
In 1910 Bernard Bock farmed at Kingman Township in Kingman County, Kansas, as a farm laborer for Frank Schulter, with whom he lived.³
     Bernard married Philomena K. "Minnie" Schwartz, daughter of John N. Schwartz and Elizabeth Geiger, on 5 November 1918 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, St. Leo, Kingman County, Kansas.^4,5

Philomena and Bernard Bock Wedding Photo.

     Bock-Schwartz Wedding Announcement.
In 1930 Bernard Bock farmed at Kingman Township in Kansas where his farm was numbered 67 in the farm schedule.⁶ His Social Security Number was 514-36-5809, assigned 1955, issued in Kansas.¹
     A party in honor of his fiftieth wedding anniversary was given on 10 November 1968 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Kansas.
     Philomena and Bernard Bock lived before 1971 in Nashville, Kingman County, Kansas. Residing with them were, their children David.¹
     Bernard died in February 1971 in Kansas at age 80.¹