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     Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church (St. Louis) is located at 1160 St. Cyr Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri; (11th street, southwest corner of Destrehan).¹
     Formed in 1951.
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Funeral: Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty on 4 March 1958.²

     
     St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (St. Louis) is located at 5800 Oleatha Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.
     Formed in 1941 on Oleatha at Hampton Avenue in southwest St. Louis City.
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Funeral: Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty on 19 April 1979.¹

          Ralph E. Crismon, son of Ernie E. Crismon and Lula McDaniel, was born in 1897 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri.²
     Ralph married Maude Marie "Rea" Murphy, daughter of Ella Murphy, in June 1916 at Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^1,2
     Ralph is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri, listed as a 22-year-old bank cashier born in Missouri as were both of his parents. He owned a mortgaged home. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Maude Marie, his son Forest H., his daughters Virginia L. and Georgia J., his mother-in-law Martha A. Moss.¹

     
     Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church (Webster Groves, MO) is located in Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.
     Formed in 1922, partially from the territory of Holy Redeemer Parish.
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Baptism: George Bernard Deutschmann on 21 October 1915 by Reverend William Leo Ebert.¹ Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church (Webster Groves, MO) was a witness at the wedding of William Anthony Blase and Rose Hofer on 14 November 1922 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Glendale, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
Marriage: Edward Frederick Blase to Aloysia Nahm on 12 August 1924 by Reverend Father M. D. Collins.²
Marriage: Louis Frederick Blase to Genevieve Roques on 16 January 1939.^3,2 Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church (Webster Groves, MO) was a witness at the wedding of Clarence John Deutschmann and Nora Marie McCarthy on 29 June 1940 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Missouri.^4,5,1

     
     Kirkwood Baptist Church (Kirkwood, MO) is located in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Marriage: William Conrad Ulz to Josephine Margaret Berg on 12 July 1952.¹

     
     Annunciation Catholic Church (California, MO) is located in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.
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Marriage: Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm to Maud Emma Swillum on 8 October 1902.¹
Funeral: Josephine Kaiser on 27 January 1905.²
Marriage: Joseph Nicholas Frank to Mabel Elizabeth Swillum on 9 June 1908.^3,4,5,6,7,8
Funeral: John J. Swillum on 17 November 1929 by Father J. J. Lyon.⁹
Marriage: Douglas Lloyd Ott to Candace René "Dacy" Frank on 4 June 1994.¹⁰

     
     St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church (Denver, CO) is located in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

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Marriage: Michael James Smart to Michelle Louise Green on 27 November 1987.^1,2
Marriage: Ian Keith Craft to Leslie Susan Green on 13 February 1988.^3,2

     
     St. Peter's Catholic Church (Jefferson City, MO) is located in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.
     The first visit of a Catholic priest to Jefferson City was in 1831. There is no record of the number of families of that belief living in the county at that time, but from that year the visits of the itinerant missionary priests were regular, with an ever-increasing frequency. The records kept in the diocesan chancery of St. Louis reckon Jefferson City the 59th parish in the diocese and state that in 1831 the first holy mass was celebrated by Rev. Phoenix L. Verreydt, a native of Belgium and a member of the Society of Jesus, at that time a resident at the Indian mission of Portage des Sioux, St. Charles, Missouri.

The same records state that Jefferson City was again visited by the Jesuits in 1836, and it is presumable that these zealous missionaries did not neglect the Catholics of Cole County in the intervening period. In 1838 Father Helias came to New Westphalia (now in Osage County, then part of Gasconade) as resident missionary priest, and from there made regular monthly tours throughout the adjacent counties; his visits including twenty-five missions, among them Taos and Jefferson City. There being no church at that time in Jefferson City, the meeting was in a private house. He placed the mission under the patronage of St. Ignatius, who continued to be venerated by the mission as their patron saint until the year 1846, when the first church was built and dedicated under the title of St. Peters. In 1842 Father Helias transferred his residence, by order of his superior, to Taos, from which place he continued to attend the flock at Jefferson City until the appointment of a resident pastor in 1846.

First Catholic Church building in Jefferson City

In 1845 the Catholics of Jefferson City were sufficiently numerous to undertake the erection of a building. There being no resident priest here, the following named laymen: J. W. Wolters, G. H. Dulle, Anton Maus, M. Wallendorf, F. Roer, B. Eveler, G. Pirmer, P. Meyers, C. and F. Kolkmeyer, J. H. Gels, G. H. Kroeger, J. H. Kroeger, J. H. Heitker, P. Reisdorff, B. Replo, H. B. Rackers, Herman Tellman and Patrick Buckley, undertook the then Herculean task. The result of their united efforts produced the first building shown above.

Soon after the erection of the church, Messrs. J. B. Wolters and B. Eveler were sent to St. Louis to request the Right Rev. P. R. Kendrick to grant them a resident spiritual advisor. Rev. James S. Murphy was chosen and assumed the duties of resident pastor in July 1846. The pioneer Catholics and pastors of Jefferson City Catholic Church were strangers to the many comforts now found in all well organized parishes. Father Murphy remained in charge until December 1848.

The next pastor was Rev. Joseph Mejster, who assumed the duties of pastor of St. Peters in 1849, continuing until 1853. The third pastor was Rev. Joseph Blaarer, who ministered to the spiritual needs until May 1854 when he was succeeded by Rev. William Walsh, who remained in charge until January 1863. During his administration the second church was built, the old church being used as a school house.

Second Catholic Church building in Jefferson City

The next pastor, Rev. Jacob Mueller, served from January 1863 until March 1875 and was succeeded by Rev. Henry Muers who died August 24, 1876. He was succeeded by Father Otto Joseph Stanislaus Hoog (see sketch) who was largely instrumental in building this church into one of the leading church organizations of the state.

Third Catholic Church building in Jefferson City

The third church building was erected under his administration and the congregation numbered more than 500 with an attendance of 403 at St. Peter’s parochial school in 1900.¹
     St. Peters Catholic Church was founded in 1846, nine years after the first services were held there by missionary fathers from Boonville. The priests of St. Peter's from 1846, were Revs. James Murphy, Joseph Meister, Joseph Blaar, William Walsh, Jacob Miller, Henry Meurs, and Rev. O. J. S. Hoog succeeding in September, 1876. The assistant priests during these years were Revs. H. Vandersanden, H. Schrage, F. Kueper, J. F. Diel, P. Trumm, F. Holweck, A. Diepenbrock, B. H. Kuhl, B. Stemker, J. Carroll, S. Sennerich, J. Schram, F. H. Schulte, and J. Klinger.^2,3
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Baptism: Joseph Nicholas Frank circa 30 July 1871.⁴
Baptism: George Charles Frank circa 26 February 1873.⁵
Baptism: Leona Margaretha "Ottie" Frank on 17 July 1875.^6,7
Baptism: Julius Emil Frank on 2 September 1877.^8,7
Baptism: Wilhelminia Katherine "Minnie" Frank on 9 November 1879.^9,7
Baptism: Charles Joseph Frank on 15 June 1911.^10,11 Graduated school: Joseph A. Hopen.¹²
Baptism: Millie Jane Speedy on 7 June 1915.¹³
Baptism: Virginia Rose Speedy on 23 September 1917 by Reverend J. A. Vogelweid.¹⁴
Baptism: Father Richard William Frank in December 1946.¹⁵
Funeral: Ruth S. Speedy on 16 March 1996.¹⁶
Marriage: Stephen Poskin to Brook Ann Mertens on 20 September 1997.^17,18

      Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church (St. Louis) was also known as Holy Rosary Catholic Church (St. Louis).
     Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church (St. Louis) is located at 3905 Clarence Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.
     1891-1994. Irish originally predominated. Closed parish - records now at the Archdiocesan Archives. The parish was located northwest of Fairgrounds Park and south of Calvary Cemetery. This parish merged with St. Englebert in 1994 and became St. Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist parish.
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Baptism: Edna Genevieve Nixon on 18 September 1910 by Reverend P. D. O'Connor.¹
Funeral: Mary Elizabeth "May" Head on 28 October 1942 by Father (?) Kelly.²

     
     St. Mathias Catholic Church (New Orleans, LA) is located in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
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Funeral: Lucille Bionchine on 18 April 1953.

     
     St. Joseph Catholic Church (Westphalia, MO) is located in Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.
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Baptism: Johann H. "John" Mertens on 27 December 1837.^1,2
First Communion: Johann H. "John" Mertens on 11 May 1851.³
Marriage: Peter Lorenz Mertens to Anna Gertrude Schers on 10 January 1854.^4,1,5
Baptism: Mary Buschmann on 10 November 1854.²
Marriage: Stephen Joseph Mertens to Angela Catherina Holdenbeck on 15 January 1856.^6,1
Baptism: Joseph Mertens on 20 November 1856.⁷
Marriage: Johann H. "John" Mertens to Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen on 15 February 1859.^8,1,3
Marriage: Franz Stephan "Francis, Stephen" Otto to Maria Katherina Brunnert on 24 October 1859.^9,2
Baptism: Maria Magdalena Catharina "Lena" Mertens on 6 May 1860.³
Marriage: Franz Caspar "Frank" Otto to Anna Maria Scheulen on 5 August 1862.^9,2
Marriage: Henry Joseph Mertens to Christina Kluner on 18 December 1862.¹⁰
Marriage: Johann Heinrich Heiman to Angela Maria Mohr on 8 January 1867.²
Baptism: Theodore Mertens on 4 October 1867.¹¹
Marriage: Henry Holtmeyer to Maria Magdalena "Helena, Lena" Volmert on 27 October 1868.¹²
Marriage: Henry Joseph Volmert to Christina Mohr on 17 July 1877.^13,14

     
     St. Stephen Catholic Church (Lank, Germany) is located in Lank, Kreis Krefeld, Westfalen, Germany.
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Baptism: Henry Joseph Mertens on 8 May 1792.¹
Baptism: Maria Magadalena Loethen on 30 November 1797.¹

     
     St. Leo's Catholic Church (St. Leo, KS) is located in St. Leo, Kingman County, Kansas.
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Marriage: Bernard Bock to Philomena K. "Minnie" Schwartz on 5 November 1918.^1,2
Marriage: William Francis Mertens to Alice Rose Theis on 3 August 1954.^3,4,5
Funeral: Philomena K. "Minnie" Schwartz on 8 October 1993.^1,2

     
     St. Joseph Catholic Church (Wichita, KS) is located in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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Confirmation: Peter Lorenz Mertens on 14 October 1838.^1,2
Confirmation: Anna Christina Mertens on 15 October 1838.^1,2
Marriage: Francis Xavier Poepping to Anna Christina Mertens on 27 January 1846.²
Baptism: William Joseph Mertens on 28 November 1861.³
Baptism: Anna Marie Christine Mertens on 16 January 1864.⁴
Baptism: Maria Margaret "Mary" Mertens on 1 December 1869.⁴
Funeral: William Francis Mertens on 21 October 1991.^5,6

     
     German Evangelical Reform Church (California, MO) is located in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.
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Funeral: Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke circa 12 August 1896.¹

     
     Annunciation Catholic Church (Kansas City, MO) is located in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
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Charles Henry Swillum was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri before 1961 .¹
Funeral: Charles Henry Swillum on 25 April 1961.^2,1

     
     St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Kansas City, MO) is located in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
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Funeral: Elmer Andrew Swillum on 4 September 1936.¹

     
     St. Martin's Catholic Church (St. Martin's, MO) is located in St. Martins, Cole County, Missouri.
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Marriage: Matthew George Mertens to April D. Clark on 14 February 1998.¹

     
     First Methodist Church (Collinsville, IL) is located in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.
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Funeral: Martha L. Combs in April 1959.¹

     
     Concordia Lutheran Church (Maplewood, MO) is located at 7291 Sarah Street in Maplewood, St. Louis County, Missouri; 314-647-1215.
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Marriage: Eric Cash to June Bertha Arnsmeyer on 23 September 1947.¹

     
     St. James Church (England) is located in Groton, Suffolk, England.
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     Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Cleveland OH) is located in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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     First Methodist Church (Chester, IL) is located in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois.
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Marriage: Eric Paul Cash to Priscilla Ann Hoppe on 1 October 1976.¹

     
     St. John Lutheran Church (St. Johns, MI) is located in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan.
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     St. John Lutheran Church (Chester, IL) is located in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois.
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Marriage: Duane Henry Hilgendorf to Mary Elizabeth Cash on 13 July 1974.¹

     
     Lutheran Church (Moorehead, MN) is located in Moorehead, Clay County, Minnesota.
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     Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Portland OR) is located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
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     Catherine married Conrad Ambrosius.²

     
     Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Edwardsville, IL) is located in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.
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Funeral: Amalia Louise "Louisa" Strathman on 5 July 1935.¹
Funeral: Esther E. Schoettle on 6 July 1949 by Reverend Theodore H. Raschke.²
Funeral: Henry G. Sepmeyer on 4 September 1966.³

     
     Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church (Collinsville IL) is located in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.
     We are one of over 6000 congregations of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (the nation's second largest Lutheran denomination). We are the largest of the 98 congregations that comprise the Southern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. Holy Cross has 2700 baptized members.

Holy Cross has served the Collinsville community since 1848. Our school, also organized in 1848, is older than the public school system in Collinsville.


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Marriage: Johann Georg Billner to Gertrud Elizabeth Ambrosius in 1850.¹
Baptism: Johan Christian Michael Schoettle on 14 May 1858.²
Baptism: Dorothea Schoettle on 18 February 1883.³
Funeral: Anne Maria Schoettle (née Nestle) on 24 August 1889.⁴
Funeral: Augusta Ruemler on 27 June 1909.⁵
Marriage: William Henry Flath to Anna Louise Junghans on 23 October 1910.⁶
Funeral: John Henry Blum on 16 July 1935.⁷
Funeral: Julia Sepmeyer on 7 February 1936.⁸
Marriage: Donald Brockmeier to Alma Kosten on 8 November 1936.⁹
Marriage: Herbert G. Brockmeier to Ann Kosten on 27 June 1937.¹⁰
Marriage: Elmer Flath to Anna Moellering on 19 October 1939.^11,12
Funeral: Christian Wilhelm Ehrenreich Spönemann on 6 March 1953.¹³
Funeral: Elizabeth Meier on 18 August 1965.¹⁴