Descendants of Daniel Wakenight
First Generation 
1. Daniel WAKENIGHT Sr. was born on Dec 16, 1792 in Maryland,1 died on Aug 17, 1866 in Ogle Co., IL.1 at age 73, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: On marriage License it is spelled Waichnight unsure if typ
o or name spelling changed
NOTE---- was Passed on the information from Sylverster Wakenight that we came from Germany and that the name was origannaly spelled Weichneicht. I have ran across this name is several other incindences, but with the way records were kept way back it is hadd to know what was a misspelling and what was diffrent name altogether. I have no dought we are from Germany. The problem is finding Daniel's father for lack of record keeping in the early years.
Emigration: Abt Sep 1850, From Washington Co., MD To Clark Co., OH.2
Emigration: Abt 1856, From Clark Co., OH To Ogle Co., IL.2
Military: : War Of 1812.
Occupation: Farmer, 1860, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.3
Census: 1830, Washington Co., Maryland.4 as the head of household with nine people: 1 male 20-30: 1 female 20-30:1 female 10-15: 2 females 5-10: 2 males 5-10: 1 female under 5: and 1 male 5 years old
Census: Aug 14, 1850, Washington Co., Maryland.4 Daniel (age 57) and Isabelle (age 52) Wakenight are enumerated in Washington Co., MD on 8-14-1850: both born in MD; household includes Susan (23), Daniel (18) and Samuel (15), Robert C. (25), and his wife Mary (22) are shown as second family in house; all born in MD; occupation shown as laborer for each male.
Census: Jul 11, 1860, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.4 Daniel (65) and Isabelle (60) are enumerated in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle Co., IL on 7-11-1860; farmer, does not own real estate; value of personal estate is $300; household includes Mary (30), Samuel (35), Lydia (34), George (10), Daniel (2), William (5) and Mary (3); everyone reported born in MD (note Daniel's other children: John's location unknown; Robert in Buffalo Twp., a shoemaker, wife Mary and 4 children: John W. (10, Ohio), James (7, Ohio), Edward A. (4, IL), and Martin (under 1, IL); Susan lives next door with her husband Christian Tockey; Isabella is in Pine Creek Twp. with her husband Washington Thomas; Daniel is also living in Pine Creek twp.)
Census: Jul 3, 1865, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.4 enumerated in Pine Creek Twp. on 7-3-1865: household of five people: 1 male 70-80, 1 female 60-70, 1 female 40-50, 1 male 10-20, and 1 male 20-30 wife died in 1937.
Daniel married Isabella POWELL, daughter of Jonathan POWELL and Unknown, on Jul 16, 1816 in Washington Co., Maryland 5,6.,7 Isabella was born on Feb 13, 1798 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,8 died on Mar 1, 1881 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL8,9 at age 83, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.8,10
Marriage Notes: by Rev. Rahouser
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Tombstone next to Daniel. I have not been to the cemetery, but it was done by someone else, and the stone is unreadable. This is probably Isabella
ISABEL P. WAKENIGHT
Mt. Morris times 3-17-1881
In Pine Creek TWP Wednesday, March 9th, 1881,
Mrs. Isabel P. Wakenight, died. The deceased was a native of Washington
County Maryland. She was married to Daniel Wakenight
In 1816. They came from MD to Clark county, OH., in 1850
Where they resided about six years. From there they moved to Ogle Co. IL
Mrs. Wakenight was the mother of seven children, thirty grandchildren, and
Five great-grandchildren. She united with the Lutheran Church in 1829. Her
Funeral service was held in the Salem Dunkard church on last Friday in the
Presence of a large congregation of friends and relatives, Elders Henderson
And Price officiating.
Emigration: Abt Sep 1850, From Washington Co., MD To Clark Co., OH.11
Emigration: Abt 1856, From Clark Co., OH To Ogle Co., IL.11
Religion: Luthren, 1829.11
Census: 1830, Washington Co., Maryland With Husband.4
Census: 1860, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., Illinois With Husband.4
Census: 1850, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., Illinois With Husband.4
Children from this marriage were:
2 F i. Mary M. "Polly" WAKENIGHT was born on Apr 22, 1817 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,1 died on May 9, 18751 at age 58, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.10
+ 3 M ii. John M. WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 28, 1821 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,1 died on Jan 29, 19041,12 at age 82, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
+ 4 M iii. Robert Chesney WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 20, 1824 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,10 was christened on Jan 2, 1842 in Evangical Luthern Chruch Boonseboro MD, died on Jan 9, 1895 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE10 at age 70, and was buried in German Methodist Cem. Boelus, Howard Co. MD.10,13
+ 5 F iv. Susannah WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 16, 1826 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland, died on Dec 11, 1919 in Ashton, Sherman Co., NE at age 93, and was buried on Dec 16, 1919 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE.
+ 6 F v. Isabel WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 2, 1829 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland and died about 1900 about age 71.
+ 7 M vi. Daniel WAKENIGHT Jr. was born on Sep 24, 1830 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,1,10,14 died on Mar 6, 1923 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL5,14,15 at age 92, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.14
+ 8 M vii. Samuel WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 16, 1834 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,1 died on Oct 10, 1908 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL1,12,13 at age 73, and was buried in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.1
 Second Generation
3. John M. WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 28, 1821 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,1 died on Jan 29, 19041,12 at age 82, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
John married Lydia Ann YOUNG on Mar 24, 1848 in Washington Co., Maryland.16 Lydia was born in 1824 in Maryland and died in Washington Co., Maryland.
The child from this marriage was:
9 M i. George M. WAKENIGHT was born in 1850 in Washington Co., Maryland and died on Feb 14, 1909 in Clark Co., OH at age 59.
General Notes: WAKENIGHT Name of Newspaper is Daily News, Springfield, OH on Monday, February 15, 1909
George WAKENIGHT , aged 59 years, farmer, residence Forgy's station, died of dropsy at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. His widow survives. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from residence. Burial at New Carlisle.
George married Living
4. Robert Chesney WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 20, 1824 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,10 was christened on Jan 2, 1842 in Evangical Luthern Chruch Boonseboro MD, died on Jan 9, 1895 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE10 at age 70, and was buried in German Methodist Cem. Boelus, Howard Co. MD.10,13
General Notes: Buffalo Township 1870 Census Ogle County, Illinois
19 28 136 130 Wakenight Robert 47 M W Farmer MD x
19 29 136 130 Wakenight Elizabeth 43 F W Keeps House MD x x
19 30 136 130 Wakenight John Wm 19 M W Farm Hand OH x
19 31 136 130 Wakenight Jonas S 17 M W Farm Hand OH x
19 32 136 130 Wakenight Edward 13 M W IL x
19 33 136 130 Wakenight Oscar 7 M W
Census: 1850, Washington Co., Maryland.4
Robert married Mary Ann Elisabeth LORENTZ on Jan 21, 1850 in Frederick Co., MD. Mary was born on May 5, 1828 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, died on Sep 27, 1884 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE at age 56, and was buried in German Methodist Cem. Boelus, Howard Co. MD.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 10 M i. John William WAKENIGHT was born on May 2, 1852 in Dayton Ohio,11 died on Feb 10, 1923 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL11,15 at age 70, and was buried on Feb 12, 1923 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
+ 11 M ii. Jonas Theadore WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 22, 1852 in Ohio,17 was christened in 1853 in Franklin Co., OH, and died on Aug 2, 1931 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE12 at age 79.
+ 12 M iii. Edward Dallas WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 11, 1857 in Polo, Ogle, IL,15 and died on Aug 11, 1927 in Fayetteville, Benton County, Arkansas10 at age 70.
13 M iv. Martin Luther WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 22, 1859, died on Jun 4, 1863 at age 3, and was buried in Buffalo Grove Cemetery, Buffalo Gove, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 14 M v. James Oscar WAKENIGHT was born on May 25, 1863 in Illinois, died in 1939 at age 76, and was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Boelus, Howard County, NE.
5. Susannah WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 16, 1826 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland, died on Dec 11, 1919 in Ashton, Sherman Co., NE at age 93, and was buried on Dec 16, 1919 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE.
Emigration: Abt 1873, Iowa To Saunder Co., NE.
Emigration: 1874, From Howard Co., NE To Ashton Co., NE.
Emigration: 1887, From Howard Co., NE To Ashton Co., NE.
Emigration: Bef 1891, From Aston, To Boelus, NE.
Property: First Hotel, 1887, Ashton, Sherman Co., NE.
Living: Abt 1891-1919, With Daughter (Mary Blumer) In Aston Co., NE.
Susannah married Christian Henrich TOCKEY on Mar 26, 1857 in Polo, Ogle, IL 5.,18 Christian was born on Sep 7, 1817 in Westphalia, Prussia12 and died on Jun 13, 1891 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE11 at age 73.
General Notes: moved to Polo, IL in 1863 and to Boelus NE in 1874
Emigration: 1863, Came To Polo, IL.
Emigration: Abt 1873, To Saunders Co., NE.
Emigration: Sep 1874, Saunders Co., NE To Howard C0. NE.
Emigration: 1887, From Howard Co., NE To Ashton Co., NE.
Emigration: Bef Jun 1891, From Ashton Co., NE To Boelus, NE.
Property: Hotel, 1887, Ashton, Sherman Co., NE.
Children from this marriage were:
15 M i. Harvey Luther TOCKEY was born on Jan 9, 1858 in Illinois and died on Jul 3, 1863 in Iowa at age 5.
16 M ii. Perry Philip TOCKEY was born on Apr 22, 1859 in Illinois and died on Jul 10, 1863 in Iowa at age 4.
17 F iii. Frances Fannie Esther TOCKEY was born on Jun 13, 1861 in Orange Twp, Clinton Co., Iowa, died on Aug 2, 1943 in St. Paul, Howard Co., NE at age 82, and was buried in Dannebrog, Howard Co., NE.
Frances married Joseph L WELLS on Apr 22, 1891 in Saline Co. NE. Joseph was born about 1861 in Illinois and died about 1920 about age 59.
18 M iv. George Mcclellan TOCKEY was born on Jul 3, 1863 in Orange Twp, Clinton Co., Iowa and died on Jul 23, 1926 in Kiowa, Barber Co., Kansas at age 63.
George married Mary Cathrine BABCOCK on Oct 7, 1888 in Greeley Co., NE. Mary was born on Oct 18, 1864 in Promptown Twp, Passaic Co., New Jersey, died on Nov 16, 1940 in Vinita, Craig Co., Oklahoma at age 76, and was buried in Simoson Cem West Of Vinita, Craig Co., OK.
+ 19 F v. Mary Elizabeth Molly TOCKEY was born on Apr 26, 1866 in Iowa and died on Sep 29, 1928 at age 62.
20 F vi. Martha Jane TOCKEY was born on May 2, 1868 in Iowa and died on Jun 20, 1877 in Dannebrog, Howard Co., NE at age 9.
21 F vii. Margaret Ellen TOCKEY was born on Feb 6, 1870 in Iowa, died on Apr 21, 1870 in Iowa, and was buried in Orange Twp, Clinton Co., Iowa.
+ 22 F viii. Dora Alice TOCKEY was born on Jun 20, 1871 in DE Witt, Clinton Co., Iowa and died on Jun 20, 1954 in Gladstone, Clackamas Co., Oregon at age 83.
6. Isabel WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 2, 1829 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland and died about 1900 about age 71.
Isabel married Washington THOMPSON on Jul 4, 1858 in Ogle Co., IL..19 Washington was born about 1825.
Children from this marriage were:
23 F i. Living
Living married Living
24 M ii. Living
25 M iii. Living
+ 26 F iv. Mary A. THOMPSON was born in 1863 in Pine Rock Twp, Ogle Co., IL, died in 1944 at age 81, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.
27 M v. Living
7. Daniel WAKENIGHT Jr. was born on Sep 24, 1830 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,1,10,14 died on Mar 6, 1923 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL5,14,15 at age 92, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.14
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Daniel Wakenight
Mt. Morris Times March 15, 1923:
Died on a Tuesday morning 3-6-1923 reaching the ag
e of 92 yrs 5 mths and 18 days, Mr Wakenight being of a family of 7. He spent most of his boyhood out in Washington Co. MD. When he reached young manhood, he gained a desire to move out to the Western frontier, so he, with others moved as far West as Clark Co. OH. Here he met Lydia Kerns, with whom in 1855 he was united in Marriage. After their marriage they decided to move farther west. Together with others they started with horses and wagons, coming to Ogle Co, IL, settling in what is now called Pine Creek TWP, IL. In the year 1865, both Mr. and Mrs. Wakenight joined the United Brethren Church, where he held his membership until the time of his death. After having lived near Pine Creek for a period of time they then moved to the old homestead, where he and Mrs. Wakenight shared the joys and sorrows of life together.
In moving to this community Mr. and Mrs. Wakenight made the Church their place of worship, attending very faithfully. Their happy union was blessed with four children, John, Jacob, Cora, and Anna of whom Jacob and Cora have preceded their father in Death. Mrs. Wakenight departed this life on 1-29-1909. His funeral was held on Thursday, 3-8-1923 at the North Grove Evangelical Church, the Rev. Sienvisen of Forreston, preaching the funeral sermon.
Thus we find that neighbor Wakenight leaves to mourn his loss, his Son John, his Daughter Mrs. Anna Mayer, seven Grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and a host of Friends. His Pall bearers were his six nephews: George A Gaffin, John D Croft, Edward Potter, Ernest and Elmer Wolf, and Frederick Gaffin, who peacefully laid him to rest beside his wife in the Cemetery adjoining the Church.
Emigration: 1856, From Clark Co., OH To Pine Creek Twp., Ogle Co., IL.11
Emigration: Bef 1855, From Washington Co., MD To Clark Co., OH.
Occupation: Farm laborer, 1860, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.3
Occupation: Farmer, 1900, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.20
Religion: Brethren, abt 1865-death, United Brethren Church, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.11
Property: House, Abt 1900, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4
Census: 1850, Washington Co., Maryland With Parents.4
Census: Jul 12, 1860, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.4 Daniel (age 27) and Lydia (age 24) are living in Pine Creek Twp. on 7-12-1860 with three children; farm laborer with no real estate; he was born in MD and she in OH; children are John (4, OH), Jacob (6/12, IL), and Daniel S. (7, OH). Note Daniel is not their child
Census: 1880, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4 living in Leaf River Twp. of Ogle Co., IL; age 50, born in MD; wife Lydia age 4 5 born in OH; son Jacob age 20 born in IL; daughter Anna age 13 born in IL---- note John and Arabell Wakenight live a couple of houses down as do the Kershners
Census: 1890, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4 in Leaf River Twp. of Ogle Co., IL with wife Lydia; white male born 9-1832 and married for 45 years; he and both of his parents were born in MD; farmer; could read, write, and speak English; owned own house.
Daniel married Lydia KERNS, daughter of John KERNS and Elizabeth BAKER, on Mar 8, 1855 in Clark Co., OH.21 Lydia was born on Feb 26, 1836 in Donaldsville, Clark Co., OH,22 died on Jan 29, 1909 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL22 at age 72, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.22
Marriage Notes: license issued 3-7-1855 recorded on 5-5-1855
witnesses were John H Wakenight
married by S. Bartholomer pastor Luthren Church
General Notes: MT. MORRIS INDEX 2-4-1909
Mrs. Lydia Kerns Wakenight was born in Clark Co., O
H 2-26-1836 and died in her home in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co. Illinois on 1-29-1909, aged 72 years, 11 months and 3 days. She was married to Daniel Wakenight March, 1855, she and her husband came to Ogle Co. in 1856, which since that time has been her home. To this union was born four children: John, Jacob, Cora , and Anna died. Cora and Jacob haveing preceded her to that other world. The funeral will be held on Sunday, January 31st at the North Grove Evangelical church. She leaves a husband and two children, three sisters and two brothers besides a host of friends to mourn her loss . She was a kind and xxxxing mother, always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need . In the year 1865 she was converted and joined the United Brethren Church, and remained a faithful member till the end.
Her remains were peacefully laid to rest in the cemetery ajoining the church, by kind hands, who with their many friends sympathize with those who mourn the loss of their departed one .
Emigration: 1856, From Clark Co., OH To Ogle Co., IL.11
Religion: Brethren, 1865 until death, United Brethren Church, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.11
Census: 1850, Bethel Twp, Clark Co., OH.4
Bethel TWP, Clark Co., OH with her parents John and Elizabeth Kerns. John is 48 born in PA, a farmer with 3,000 worth of property. Elizabeth is 40 also born in PA. Children are Henry 19, Lydia 14, Amanda 11, and Caroline 10. All born in PA
Census: 1860, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., Illinois With Husband.4
Census: 1890, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4 Leaf River, Supervisor district 3, enumeration district 81, Ogle Co. with husband Daniel: White female born Feb 1836 and married for 45 yrs; She was born in OH, her Father of PA and her mother of OH; four children of whom three are still alive; could read write, and speak English well
Census: 1880, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4
Children from this marriage were:
+ 28 M i. John Henry WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 1, 1856 in Donaldsville, Clark Co., OH,15 died on Dec 4, 1936 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL23 at age 80, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1,15
+ 29 M ii. Jacob W. WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 20, 1860 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL,1 died on Nov 6, 1904 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL15 at age 44, and was buried on Nov 8, 1904 in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
30 F iii. Cora May WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 10, 1864,1 died on Jan 10, 1864,1 and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
+ 31 F iv. Anna Virgina WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 15, 1866 in Ogle Co., IL.,1 died in 1936 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois (Hospital)1 at age 70, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
8. Samuel WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 16, 1834 in Boonesboro, Washington Co., Maryland,1 died on Oct 10, 1908 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL1,12,13 at age 73, and was buried in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.1
General Notes: Cemetery info. Infant son buried next to Samuel father Daniel in Cedar Hill (Salem) Cemetery. Stone says infant son of S and J W. Could possibly be Samuel and Julia.
Have platt map of a S. Wakenight in Pine creek setteled in 1858 not sure who this is. Probably is Samuel.
Samuel married Julia DUER on Aug 12, 1877 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.24 Julia was born in Pennsylvania and was buried on Feb 17, 1922 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: listed in Almshouse registry @ age 75 admitted 12-31-1920 (same day as son); reason not fit to live at home; discharged 2-17-1922; reason death
Children from this marriage were:
32 M i. Son WAKENIGHT 25 died before 1982.26
33 M ii. Bert WAKENIGHT was born in 1882,1 died in 19561 at age 74, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: listed in the Almshouse register with no further information than his name.
34 M iii. George D. WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 26, 1896 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,27 died on Apr 23, 1982 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL27 at age 85, and was buried about Apr 25, 1982 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.11
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: was listed in Almshouse registery @ age 25 admit 12-31-1920 (same day as mother; reson not fit to live at home no date of discharge.
MT. MORRIS TIMES 5-4-1983
George D. Wakenight, 85, Dixon Health Care center, died there April 23rd
after a long illness.
He was born on Aug 26th, 1896 in Pine Creek TWP, Ogle Co to Samuel and Julia
(Dauer) Wakenight.
Two brothers proceeded him in death.
There are no survivors.
Funeral will be held 11a.m. Sunday at the Finch Funeral home in Mt. Morris,
With the Rev. Rose Jones Officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery,
Mt. Morris. There will be no visitation
Soc Sec Num: 322-44-2997.28
Third Generation
10. John William WAKENIGHT was born on May 2, 1852 in Dayton Ohio,11 died on Feb 10, 1923 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL11,15 at age 70, and was buried on Feb 12, 1923 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
Death Notes: Tombstone marking reads 1862-1923, but all other evidence points to 1852-1923 cause of death was pneumonia.
I have obit in records
General Notes: Obtained from his Obituary:
Died in his home in Mt. Morris on 2-10-1923, at age 70 y
rs, 9 mths, and 8 days. The family emigrated to Polo, IL in 1856, when he was but four yrs old. He has lived in Ogle Co. every since.
He was united in marriage to Susan R. Strock on 5-24-1873. To this union nine children were born, of whom four died in infancy, Mary, Florence, Virgil, and Dela; another Daughter, Mrs. Wm. Drumheller, died about four years ago.
Those whom are left to mourn are his Wife, Harvey Wakenight or Oregon, Mrs. Chas. Drumheller, of Mt. Morris, S. M. Wakenight of Pine Creek, and Mrs. Goldie Paul of Mt. Morris. Three Brothers also survive him. Theo Wakenight of Omaha NE, Ed Wakenight of Sioux City IW, and Oscar Wakenight of Omaha NE, together with 20 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the Friends for their kindness and sympathy in their hour of sorrow. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. Wakenight's Daughter, Mrs. Jesse Paul, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. E. McCune. Burial was made in the old Cemetery.
Death certificate for John Wakenight
Resident of Mt. Morris, Illinois
Date of death February 10, 1923
Cause of death: pneumonia
Date of birth May 2, 1852
place of birth Dayton, Ohio (my note -- obit says Canton but I believe
Dayton is more likely because the family were in the west part of Ohio)
Occupation: retired laborer
Father: Robert Wakenight, born in Maryland
Mother: E. Jones, don't know where born (this is not the correct info for Mother)
cannot read cemetery of burial
Informant is Sylvester Wakenight
Mount Morris Past And Present Book
Wakenight, John W., laborer; born in Ohio, May 2, 1852; married May 24, 1874 to Susan R. Strock; nine children; four not living
Emigration: 1856, Probably From OH To Polo, Ogle Co., Illinois.11
John married Susan Rebecca STROCK, daughter of Michael STROCK and Mary A. STEVENSON, on Apr 24, 1874 in Ogle Co., IL..29 Susan was born on Nov 5, 1853 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD,1 died on Nov 25, 1931 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1 at age 78, and was buried on Nov 29, 1931 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
Marriage Notes: other source says they were married on 5-24-1874 Ogle co marriages
check because children born before marriage
Illness: blindness, sometime before death.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 35 M i. Harry WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 5, 1873 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,1 died on Jan 3, 1929 in Oregon, Ogle, IL30 at age 55, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1,10
36 F ii. Nora E. WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 5, 1873, died on Nov 5, 1873, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..10
General Notes: is not included on Father's obit, but Grandson Raymond included her in his notes, She was in the informtion passed down from his Son Sylvester, and came up in Kathy Wilson's research. Twins with Harry probably wasn't mentioned because she didn't make the birth
Nora married Milton I. Milton was born on Oct 9, 1870, died on Sep 20, 1949 at age 78, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, Sercy, White Co., AR..
General Notes: Oak Grove Cemetery Searcy White County AR.
Wakenight, Ellen G. 1885 1964 Wife of O.C. Wakenight
Wakenight, Eugene Delbert (3) June 26, 1888 September 27, 1972 DS with Odeen Smith Wakenight
Wakenight, Milton I. October 09, 1870 September 20, 1949 Husband of Nora E. Wakenight
Wakenight, O.C. 1885 1955 Husband of Ellen G. Wakenight
Wakenight, Odeen Smith (3) October 17, 18898 March 3, 1982
+ 37 F iii. Ida Mae WAKENIGHT was born in Oct 1876 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,1 died on Oct 20, 1918 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1 at age 42, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.10
+ 38 F iv. Sadie Bell WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 27, 1879 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,1 died on May 5, 1964 in Oregon, Ogle, IL1 at age 85, and was buried on May 7, 1964 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
39 F v. Living
+ 40 M vi. Sylvester Mccosh WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 1, 1884 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,1,13,28 died on Dec 24, 1979 in Oregon, Ogle, IL28,1,31 at age 95, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
+ 41 F vii. Goldie Wanda WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 9, 1887 in Illinois,1,12 died on Feb 25, 19391,12 at age 51, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..10
42 F viii. Living
43 M ix. Living
44 F x. Living
11. Jonas Theadore WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 22, 1852 in Ohio,17 was christened in 1853 in Franklin Co., OH, and died on Aug 2, 1931 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE12 at age 79.
General Notes: Jonas Theodore had 9 children. On his Son Daniel's death c
ertificate it stated Theodore not sure if he went by Theodore or if there was a mistake in the printing of the certificate. It has also been said Theodore, by his great grand daughter, so still unsure.
Living: 1923, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.32
Jonas married Frances Jane NICEWONGER, daughter of Daniel NICEWONGER and Alta May, on Feb 1, 1877 in Gage Co., NE.17 Frances was born near Green Willow, Indiana Co., PA.17
Marriage Notes: have copy of marriage certificate
General Notes: Have picture of Earl and wife Alta, Edith and Lyman Thornton, Cecil and Robert Wakenight, Frances Jane Wakenight, and Jake and Ida Wakenight.
Children from this marriage were:
45 M i. Living
46 F ii. Living
+ 47 M iii. Daniel Scott WAKENIGHT was born on Oct 12, 1880 in Gage Co., NE,15,1,33 died on Jul 6, 1922 in Grand Detour, Ogle Co., IL1,34 at age 41, and was buried in Grand Detour Cemetery, Grand Detour, Ogle Co., IL.1,34
+ 48 F iv. Anna Susan WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Dec 21, 1881 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,11 died on Jun 15, 1962 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE11 at age 80, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
+ 49 F v. Lillian Mae WAKENIGHT was born on Sep 2, 1883 in Gage Co., NE,17 died on Mar 12, 1969 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 85, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
+ 50 M vi. Jacob William "Jake" WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Jun 20, 1890 in Pickrell, Gage County, NE.17
+ 51 M vii. Robert Edward WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Jun 20, 1890 in Pickrell, Gage County, NE,17 died on Dec 31, 1972 in Pickrell, Gage County, NE28 at age 82, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
+ 52 F viii. Alta Edna WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 20, 1893 in Gage Co., NE,35 died on Oct 1, 1974 in Wymore, Gage Co., NE at age 81, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
+ 53 F ix. Edith Esther WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Apr 29, 1897 near Pickrell, NE,17 died on Feb 29, 1988 at age 90, and was buried in Hilcrest Cemetery.
12. Edward Dallas WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 11, 1857 in Polo, Ogle, IL,15 and died on Aug 11, 1927 in Fayetteville, Benton County, Arkansas10 at age 70.
General Notes: Benton County Arkansas Cemetery Index
WAKENIGHT EDWARD D. 1857 1927 GENT
RY
WAKENIGHT CARRIE E. 1889 1909 GENTRY
WAKENIGHT SUSAN R. 1862 1954 GENTRY
WAKENIGHT ANNA M. 1886 1909 GENTRY
Living: 1923, Sioux City, IA.36
Edward married Susan R. KOEHLER on Jun 24, 1884 in Nebraska.37 Susan was born in 1862 and died in 1954 in Benton Co., Arkansas at age 92.
General Notes: Have picture of Oscar England, Susan Wakenight, Ellen Wakenight, David Twiggs, Oscar, Odeen, and E. D. Wakenight
Children from this marriage were:
+ 54 M i. Orville Chester WAKENIGHT 12 was born on Mar 20, 1886 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE,1,38 died on Oct 11, 1955 in Searcy, White Co., AR1,38 at age 69, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, Sercy, White Co., AR..1
+ 55 F ii. Alice Mae WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 4, 1886 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE and died on May 29, 1976 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA at age 89.
56 F iii. Carrie E. WAKENIGHT 39 was born in 1889 and died in 1909 in Benton Co., Arkansas at age 20.
+ 57 M iv. Eugene Delbert WAKENIGHT 28,38,40 was born on Jun 26, 188828 and died on Sep 27, 1972 in Oak Grove Cemetary, Sercy, White Co., AR.28 at age 84.
+ 58 F v. Blanche WAKENIGHT was born about 1893 in Nebraska and died on Dec 19, 1985 in Searcy, White Co., AR38,40 about age 92.
14. James Oscar WAKENIGHT was born on May 25, 1863 in Illinois, died in 1939 at age 76, and was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Boelus, Howard County, NE.
General Notes: HOWARD COUNTY, NEBRASKA - EBENEZER CEMETERY near BOELUS, NE
WAKENIGHT JAMES O. 1863 1939
WAKENIGHT SUSAN 1871 1934 [ SUSAN BREIER ]
WAKENIGHT NETTIE 6-6-1897 6-13-1917 (could be daughter)
Living: 1923, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.36
James married Susan Regina BAIER. Susan was born in 1871, died in 1934 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE at age 63, and was buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Boelus, Howard County, NE.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 59 M i. Robert William WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 20, 189028 and died in Dec 1972 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE28 at age 82.
19. Mary Elizabeth Molly TOCKEY was born on Apr 26, 1866 in Iowa and died on Sep 29, 1928 at age 62.
Mary married Oswald BLUMER on Mar 14, 1889 in Loup City, Howard Co., NE. Oswald was born on Oct 7, 1860 in Germany and died on Apr 29, 1938 at age 77.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 60 F i. Sylvia Rayonette BLUMER was born on Dec 4, 1890 and died on Jun 1, 1974 in Ashton, Sherman Co., NE at age 83.
+ 61 F ii. Alta May Toot BLUMER was born on Oct 22, 1892 and died in Feb 1973 at age 80.
22. Dora Alice TOCKEY was born on Jun 20, 1871 in DE Witt, Clinton Co., Iowa and died on Jun 20, 1954 in Gladstone, Clackamas Co., Oregon at age 83.
Dora married Henry Philip BERCK on Nov 7, 1897 in Hastings (Adams Co.) NE. Henry was born on Mar 20, 1864 in Steator, La Salle Co., Illinois, died on Dec 8, 1940 in St. Paul, Howard Co., NE at age 76, and was buried in Dannebrog, Howard Co., NE.
Children from this marriage were:
62 F i. Bernice Susannah BERCK was born on Jun 21, 1900 in Chicago, Cook, IL., died on Mar 29, 1917 in Howard C0. NE at age 16, and was buried on Apr 5, 1917 in Dannebrog, Howard Co., NE.
General Notes: SUPPOSED ELOPERS ARE DEAD
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Bernice (BTW the family pronounced this Bur'nis, rather than today's
Ber-niece') Berck and Ed. Parker Found in Old Straw Stack on Iwanski Farm
Southwest of St. Paul - Two 32-Caliber Bullets Ended Lives of Discontended
Ones.
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Shortly before noon Wednesday, six days after Bernice Berck and Edwin
Parker had disappeared from this city, supposedly to get secretly married,
the dead bodies of the two young people were found in an old wheat straw
stack on the John Iwanski farm, five miles southwest of St. Paul. Miss
Berck had a bullet hole in her right temple, as also did Mr. Parker. A
32-caliber revolver, having two chambers empty, was found on young Parker's
body, less than inch from his right hand. Mr. Iwanski, his neighbor, Fred
Stewart, and the latter's son, Ray, were the first to see the dead bodies.
Mr. Iwanski tells the story of the finding something like this: "I was
out, looking over my wheat field and was walking a few rods of the old straw
stack, being on the south side. I noticed something red in a low place on
the side of the stack. At the time there was in my mind a slight suspicion
that it might be the bodies of these two young people as so much had been
said about their mysterious disappearance and the possibility of their
having committed suicide. On second thought, however, I supposed it was a
calf or some other animal that had strayed to the stack and had died there.
I then went to the Fred Stewart farm home, a quarter of a mile distant, and
told Mr. Stewart and his son what I had seen. The three of us then went out
to the stack. Ray was a little in advance of his father and myself. He got
a half glimpse at the objects in the stack, then came back and told us he
thought it was a tramp taking a sleep. When we neared the stack Mr. Stewart
called out several times, but there was no response. We then decided to
make an investigation. You might know how we felt upon making the
discovery."
The two men at once got into communication with authorities here, and in
less than hour (sic) Undertaker Christensen, Sheriff Atwood, Coroner Dobry,
Dr. Jester, and about 100 people from this city were at the Iwanski farm.
The bodies were put in a car to be brought to town, arriving here about
2:45. They were taken to C.J. Christensen's undertaking parlors to be
prepared for burial.
The Phonograph editor was among the many curious people to go out to see
the bodies of the two young people. It was a sight too ghastly to look upon
and far too horrible for descrition.
The finding of Miss Berck and Mr. Parker clears up the mystery of their
whereabouts after their sudden and unexpected disappearance. Early last
Thursday morning when the news spread that they had disappeared several
parties in company with Marshal Higley made a preliminary search. Several
of the nearby towns were notified. No real search was made until Sunday
when all the vacant houses in the city were visited and gone thru thoroly
(sic). There was a feeling that the young people had gone, no one could
venture even a safe guess, as to where, to get married, and that they had
succeeded in so doing. No one knew exactly how much money they had taken
with them. Several of the prominent business men about town ventured the
guess that unless they had taken much money the chances were that they had
committed suicide. It was at first supposed they had left town in a car,
but this theory soon fell thru because all the auto liverymen and other
drivers could give no information along that line. Early this week M.A.
Bailey stated that he had noticed the tracks of a man and woman in a road
out of town south. He gave little thought to the same, however, until
Tuesday. There was some talk then of trying to follow the tracks and to
find where they led to. Yesterday morning anothehr (sic) and more thoro
(sic) search of the city was planned, the same to be made that afternoon.
The call from Stewart and Mr. Iwanski, of course made this second search
unnecessary.
We learn that when Miss Berck left her home last Wednesday evening she
bade her mother good-bye and told her that she thought she would never see
her again. It is also stated that she took along the revolver with which
they were killed.
The funerals were held from the respective homes this morning; that of
Edwin Parker was held at ten o'clock, while that of Miss Berck was held at
twelve. She was buried at Dannebrog.
63 M ii. Raymond Arthur BERCK was born on Jul 27, 1916 in St. Paul, Howard Co., NE, was christened on Jun 15, 1919 in Christening At St. Paul NE, died on Sep 18, 1992 in Milwaukie, Clackamas Co., Oregon at age 76, and was buried on Sep 22, 1992 in Buried In Portland Oregon.
Raymond married Living
26. Mary A. THOMPSON was born in 1863 in Pine Rock Twp, Ogle Co., IL, died in 1944 at age 81, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.
Mary married William W. PEACOCK on May 25, 1882 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL. William was born in 1861 in Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA, died in 1940 at age 79, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
64 M i. Charles D. PEACOCK was born on Oct 26, 1882 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Nov 1, 1914 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 32, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.
65 M ii. Thurlow W. PEACOCK was born in 1884, died in 1955 at age 71, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.
66 M iii. George E. PEACOCK was born in 1889, died in 1935 at age 46, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.
28. John Henry WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 1, 1856 in Donaldsville, Clark Co., OH,15 died on Dec 4, 1936 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL23 at age 80, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1,15
Occupation: Farmer: Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
John married Arabell KERSHNER, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on Sep 22, 1878 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL 41.,42 Arabell was born on Aug 21, 1855 in Illinois,1,42 died on Nov 26, 1926 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL42,43 at age 71, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
The child from this marriage was:
67 F i. Effie M. WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 31, 1880,1 died on Jun 8, 19451 at age 64, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
Effie married someone.
29. Jacob W. WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 20, 1860 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL,1 died on Nov 6, 1904 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL15 at age 44, and was buried on Nov 8, 1904 in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
Census: 1880, Ogle Co, IL With Parents.4
Census: After Jan 20, 1860, Ogle Co, IL With Parents.4
Census: 1900, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4
1990- Leaf River Twp. of Ogle Co.; born in IL in Jan 1860; married for 19 years to Sadie M. (May 1860, IL); Father Millard and mother M. Beryl; both children in school; his father was born in MD; and mother in OH; occupation railroad laborer
Jacob married Sadie Margaret KERSHNER, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on Nov 17, 1881 in Ogle Co., IL..44 Sadie was born on Aug 20, 1860 in Wales, Ogle Co., IL,1,42 died on Dec 9, 19351 at age 75, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Wakenight Sadie (wid J W), resides 1524 N. Court
Ogle Co. Deed Records:-- Sadie Wakenight, a widow, sold property to Wanda L.B. Wakenight on 12-20-1913
Census: 1890, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4 with husband Jacob and 2 children Millard and Manda; born in IL in May of 1860; married for 19 years; her father was born in MD and her mother was born in PA; she had 2 children both still living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 68 M i. Millard Burdette WAKENIGHT was born about 1881 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL,1 died in 1961 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL1 about age 80, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
69 F ii. Manda WAKENIGHT was born on Apr 18, 1890 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.45
31. Anna Virgina WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 15, 1866 in Ogle Co., IL.,1 died in 1936 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois (Hospital)1 at age 70, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
Anna married Joseph William MAYER, son of Unknown and Unknown, on Aug 27, 1885 in Forresten, Stephenson Co., IL.18 Joseph was born on Feb 1, 1859 in Ridott, Stephenson Co., IL,1 died on Apr 25, 1924 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL1 at age 65, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
Children from this marriage were:
70 M i. Clinton Earl MAYER was born in 1887.
Clinton married Ella Amelia REBER on Dec 18, 1907. Ella was born on Nov 6, 1887 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL and died on Oct 27, 1965 at age 77.
71 M ii. Living
72 F iii. Gladys MAYER was born about 1892 in Illinois.
Gladys married Fred Conrad BORNEMAN on Jun 8, 1916 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL. Fred was born on Jan 2, 1889 in Ogle Co., IL., died on Apr 8, 1971 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois (Hospital) at age 82, and was buried in West Grove Cemetery, Lincoln Twp., Ogle Co., IL.
+ 73 M iv. Guy Gottlieb MAYER was born on Jul 4, 1895,10 died in 196710 at age 72, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
Fourth Generation
35. Harry WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 5, 1873 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,1 died on Jan 3, 1929 in Oregon, Ogle, IL30 at age 55, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1,10
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Artical in the Dixon telegraph Dated 1-4-1929
Workman killed by falling tree on Lowden farm
Crushed by a falling tree on former Governor Frank O. Lowden's Sinnissippi farm.
Harry Wakenight, 52 yrs. old of Oregon, was instantly killed at 4:45 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Floyd Wakenight, young son of victim, witnessed his father's death. Wakenight, who was clearing timber on the Lowden farm, stumbled as he rushed from the path of a falling tree. The heavy timber broke his neck.
Peter Weeberg of Oregon, Wakenight, and his son, Floyd composed a crew which has been at work on the Lowden farm timber this winter.
Wakenight was born at Mt. Morris 52 years ago. He resided in Oregon 15 years, in which time he has labored at various jobs. Surviving are the widow and five young children.
Mount Morris Past And Present Book
Wakenight, Harry M., laborer; born in Buffolo Twp., Nov. 5, 1875; unmarried
Harry married Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL, daughter of David HILL and Mary A THOMAS, on Jul 20, 1904 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.24 Margaret was born on Sep 26, 1880 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,15 died on Nov 6, 1918 in Oregon, Ogle, IL15 at age 38, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..10
General Notes: Maggie died when the fle epidimic of 1918 hit. Ray was about 2 and Edna about 4. They then went to live with Annie Hill Slifer (Their mothers sister). They lived there until Ray was about 9, when Annie died. They then went to live with 2 of Annies daughters, all married by then. Ray went to live with Clifford and Carrie Snyder. Edna went to live with Clarence and Ellie McKim. Ray lived with the Snyders until he was about 11 years old, then went to live with Mable and Martin Schryvers in Dixon, IL area. Edna stayed with the McKim's until going to Chicago in her teens, then came back and lived with the Snyders.
Death certificate for Maggie H. Wakenight
Oregon, Ogle County, IL
date of death November 6, 1918
Female, white, married
husband not named but may have been Harry Wakenight, who was the informant
for the death certificate
date of birth September 26, 1880
age at death 38 years 1 month 11 days
occupation housewife
birthplace Rockvale, Ogle County, IL
father: David Hill, born in Maryland
mother: Mary A. Thomas, born in Maryland
cause of death: influenza
buried: Mount Morris
Children from this marriage were:
+ 74 M i. Floyd WAKENIGHT was born on Mar 15, 1905 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,28,46 died on May 7, 1961 in Hines VA Hospital28,46 at age 56, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.46
+ 75 M ii. Merel H. WAKENIGHT Sr. was born on Oct 9, 1909 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,28 died on Jan 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL28 at age 68, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.1
+ 76 M iii. Leroy WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 20, 1911 in Illinois,11,28 died on Feb 24, 1989 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL28 at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.1
77 F iv. Baby Girl WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 11, 1913 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,1 died on Aug 12, 1913 in Ogle Co., IL.,1,15 and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..
78 F v. Baby Girl WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 11, 1913 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,1 died on Aug 12, 1913 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,1,47 and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..
+ 79 F vi. Edna Margaret WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 17, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,1,48,49,50 died on Jun 24, 1994 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL1,11 at age 80, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.11,1,51
+ 80 M vii. Raymond WAKENIGHT was born on May 15, 1916 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,11 died on Oct 1, 2000 in Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL11 at age 84, and was buried on Oct 5, 2000 in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.52
Harry next married Ethel Bell ANDREW.12 Ethel was born on Jul 8, 1904,28 died in Dec 1975 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1,28 at age 71, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.1
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: After the death of her Husband Harry, Ethel married his oldest Son Floyd, and together they raised Pricilla and Roland.
Rochelle Leader 12-26-1975
Mrs. Ethel B. Wakenight,71, rural Mt. Morris, died Dec. 18 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was a former Oregon resident.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Victor (Priscilla Mon, of Mt. Morris; two grandchildren; six great -grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs Blanche Schroeder and Mrs. Mildred Milliman, both of Oregon, Mrs Alice Dewey and Mrs. Elizabeth Hillison, both of Amboy, and Mrs Emma Draege, of Chana and one brother, John Andrew of Downey, Cali.
Funeral services were held Saturday in an Oregon funeral home, and burial was in Washington Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Mt, Morris Ambulance Service.
Soc Sec Num: 349-14-9740.28
The child from this marriage was:
81 M i. Roland WAKENIGHT was born on May 29, 1928 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,1 died on Oct 26, 1951 in Korea1,53 at age 23, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL. The cause of his death was killed in action.
General Notes: Roland Andrew Wakenight
Korean War Private first class Army
Unit Co I 31 infantrey Div.
Death 10-26-1951 Grave # 3 lot 2 row 5
Washington Grove Cemetery Pine creek TWP
Ashton IL
PFC-E3
service # 55064524 MOS: 04745
31 INF RGT 7 INF DIV
WAKENIGHT ROLAND A Rank=PFC Serial Number=US55064524 Branch=Infantry
Military Occupation Specialty=04745 Year of Birth=28 Race=Caucasian
State of Residence=IL County of Residence=Ogle
Unit=31st Inf Regt Division=7th Inf Div Type of Unit=Inf Regt
Place of Casualty=North Korea Date of Casualty (yymmdd)=51 10 26
Type of Casualty=Killed in Action
Detail of Casualty=
Group of Casualty=Killed in Action
Evacuation Disposition=
Roland married Living
37. Ida Mae WAKENIGHT was born in Oct 1876 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,1 died on Oct 20, 1918 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1 at age 42, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.10
Ida married William Franklin DRUMHELLER, son of Living and Caroline SCHREIBER, on Dec 22, 1897 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.24 William was born in Apr 1872 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL and died in 1952 at age 80.
General Notes: Mount Morris Past And Present Book
Drumheller, William, carpenter; born in Leaf River Twp. April 3, 1871; married Dec. 22, 1897 to Ida E. Wakenight
Children from this marriage were:
82 F i. Eva Marie DRUMHELLER was born in 1902,1 died on Oct 20, 1918 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1 at age 16, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.10
83 F ii. Living
84 F iii. Living
85 F iv. Viola Wanda DRUMHELLER was born on Oct 5, 1912 in Ogle Co., IL..
86 F v. Dorothy June DRUMHELLER was born in 1908, died on Jan 8, 1964 at age 56, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Dorothy married Ferdinand William KUMP on Jun 16, 1927. Ferdinand was born on Aug 13, 1907 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Jan 18, 1975 at age 67, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
87 M vi. Hughlings S. DRUMHELLER was born on Jan 3, 1905 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Dec 26, 1950 at age 45, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Hughlings married Living
38. Sadie Bell WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 27, 1879 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,1 died on May 5, 1964 in Oregon, Ogle, IL1 at age 85, and was buried on May 7, 1964 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Have picture of her.
SADIE B. DRUMHELLER
Mt. Morris Times 5-7-1964
Mrs Sadie B. Drumheller, 414 W. Brayton Rd., died early Tuesday morning, May 5th at Warmolts clinic, Oregon, following a short illness.
Born in Rockvale township Jan 27, 1879, she was the daughter of John Wakenight. At the time of her death she was 85 years, three months, and eight days old.
She was united in marriage with Charles Drumheller Dec. 22, 1897 in Mt. Morris and lived most of her life in this community. Her husband preceded her in death in 1943.
She is survived by two daughters, Lillian Drumheller of Mt. Morris and Mrs Gladys Smice of Oregon; two sons, Kenneth Drumheller of Mt. Morris and Floyd Drumheller of Oregon; 23 grandchildren and 27 great -grandchildren; and one brother, Dexter Wakenight of Mt. Morris.
Services are being held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. in the Finch funeral home with the Rev. Warren Hoover, pastor of the church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will be held in the Plainview Cemetery.
Residence: 414 Brayton Rd, 1964, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
Sadie married Charles Frances "Chas" DRUMHELLER, son of Living and Caroline SCHREIBER, on Dec 22, 1897 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.54 Charles was born on Jun 7, 1866 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL,1 died on Nov 29, 1943 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1,11 at age 77, and was buried on Dec 2, 1943 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
Death Notes: from a paralytic strock
I have obit in records
General Notes: Have picture of him, wife Sadie, and son Kenneth.
Mt Morris Index Friday 12-3-1943
Charles (Chas) F. Drumheller, a life long resident of this locality, died Monday afternoon at his home at 414 West Brayton Road after an illness of about one year, the immediate cause of death being a paralytic shock with which he was stricken on Tuesday of last week.
A carpenter by trade, Mr. Drummheller also was a building contractor for a period of years and was well known in local business circles until ill health forced his retirement.
Mr. Drumheller was born June 7, 1866, in Leaf River township, the son of Senarius (Charles) and Caroline Drumheller, and at death was 77 years, five months, and 22 days of age. His marriage to Sadie Wakenight of Mt. Morris occured DEC, 22, 1897.
Seven children were born to this union, four of whom, with the widow survive. They are Mrs. Gladys Smice of Oregon; Miss Lillian, at home; Sgt Kenneth, serving with the field artillery in Sicily, and Floyd, a recent Army inductee now stationed at Denver. Preceding him in death were two children who died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Paul. who's death who's about 17 months ago at Chana
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Church of the Brethren, the rites being in charge of Rev. Foster B. Statler, and burial was made in Plainview cemetery.
Mount Morris Past And Present Book
Drumheller, Chas. F., carpenter; born in Leaf River Twp. June 7, 1866; married Dec. 22, 1897, to Sadie B. Wakenight
Occupation: carpenter by trade building -contractor for many years: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
Residence: 414 West Brayton Road, 1943, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
Children from this marriage were:
+ 88 F i. Ruth Fay DRUMHELLER was born in 1900,55 died on Jul 23, 1942 in Chana, IL56 at age 42, and was buried in Ashton Cemetery - Ashton, IL.
89 F ii. Lillian DRUMHELLER was born in 1905,1 died in 19691 at age 64, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
Lillian married Living
+ 90 F iii. Gladys P. DRUMHELLER was born on Apr 12, 1910 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,57 died on Apr 27, 1983 in Oregon, Ogle, IL57 at age 73, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
+ 91 M iv. Kenneth O. "Smokey" DRUMHELLER was born on Jul 2, 1914 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,1 died on Apr 17, 19931 at age 78, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
+ 92 M v. Floyd DRUMHELLER Sr. was born on Sep 30, 1925 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,58 died on Feb 28, 1993 in Lee Co., IL1,58 at age 67, and was buried on Mar 3, 1993 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1,58
40. Sylvester Mccosh WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 1, 1884 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,1,13,28 died on Dec 24, 1979 in Oregon, Ogle, IL28,1,31 at age 95, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: was in the Mt. Morris school 1896-1897 have article with pi
cture
There is a Wakenight Family Bible. Sylvester had the Bible brought back from Nebraska. His son Lloyd then had it- now his son James has it- he lives near White Pines Park.
Was accidentally shot by cousin Bert Wakenight leaving a scar on his left middle area, but survived without complications-- Mt. Morris Times 10-31-1900
On Sunday afternoon, Sylvester Wakenight was the victim of an accidental shot from a revolver in the hands of his cousin, Bert Wakenight. The two young men had gone to Pine Creek with a 32 caliber revolver, in order to test their skill at shooting at a mark. They selected a favorite place near the old sawmill and put up a target at which they discharged four bullets. The fifth cartridge snapped, and Sylvester went to the target for the purpose of seeing how near the leaded messenger had come to the bulls' eye. His cousin stood and pulled the trigger on the refractory bullet when all at once it went off and entered the left side of Sylvester, who had his back toward the shooter.
The bullet entered his left side form the back, and continued its course accidental it deflected by a rib. As soon as Bert seen what injury he had inflicted upon his cousin he rushed to his assistance.
Sylvester was able to walk to the home of his Uncle, Samuel Wakenight, about half a mile distant, and from there he was removed to his home at this place. Dr. McCosh was summoned and probed for the bullet, but was not able to locate it. Although the injury is in a visable part of the body, it is not thought that any serious results will follow.
SYLVESTER WAKENIGHT
MT. MORRIS TIMES 1-2-1980
Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 28th at 1:30 p.m. at the Finch funeral home Mt. Morris, for Sylvester M. Wakenight, 95, who resided at the Franklin Grove Nursing Center Franklin Grove IL. Mr. Wakenight died Monday Dec 24th at the health care center, following a short illness
He was born Aug 1st 1884 in Mt. Morris, the son of John and Susan (Strock) Wakenight.
He was married to Vernie Barnhart, Sept. 12th, 1917 in Mt. Morris. She preceded him in death In 1954. He was united in marriage with Goldie Christensen in 1956. She also preceded him In death in 1975. He was also preceded in death by two stepsons, Glen and Clarence Barnhart , and a son Lloyd Wakenight.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (June) Cullen of Oregon and Mrs. John (Nellie) Karr of Ashton: a step-son Alvin Christensen of California: two stepdaughters, Mrs. Marie Noll of Missouri, and Mrs. Dorothy Daniel of AZ, four grandchildren and eight great -grandchildren.
Mr. Wakenight retired in 1954 after working at Kable Printing in the mailing Dept for 28 years. He Was a charter member of the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge 1551, a member of the Odd Fellows, and also the GAIU 95B Union. He was a member of the former Disciples Christian Church.
The Rev. Bruce Spencer, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Oregon, officiated the services. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. A memorial was established for the Franklin Grove Health Care Center.
Have platt map of a S. Wakenight in Pine creek settled in 1858 not sure who this is. Probably is Samuel.
Retirement: 1954 (after 28 yrs), Kable Printing, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.11
Soc Sec Num: 334-07-7657.28
Religion: Former Disciples of Christ Christain Church: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
organizations: Moose Lodge: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
organizations: Odd fellows lodge: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
organizations: G.A.I.U.: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
Sylvester married Vernie Mae BARNHART on Sep 12, 1917 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.59 Vernie was born on Apr 8, 1879 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,60 died on Oct 14, 1954 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL61,62 at age 75, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.63
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: VERNIE MAE WAKENIGHT
MT. MORRIS TIMES 10-14-1954
Mrs. Vernie Mae Wakenight of 412 West Brayton Rd., died in her home Friday morning
At 6:30. She was born April 8th, 1879 in Pine Creek TWP and lived in the Mt. Morris area
all her life. She was a life long member of the Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are her husband, Sylvester Wakenight: two sons Lloyd of Mt. Morris, Clarence
of Englewood CO: two daughters, Mrs. June Cullen of Oregon and Mrs. Nellie Karr
of Cherry Valley and two brothers Roy and William Barnhart of Mt. Morris: four
Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her
Parents and one son.
Services were held at 2:00 Monday afternoon in the Finch funeral home. The Rev. William Harper, Pastor of the Christian Church, officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Religion: Brethren, life long, United Brethren Church, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.64
Residence: 412 W. Brayton Rd, 1954, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
Children from this marriage were:
+ 93 M i. Lloyd WAKENIGHT was born on May 29, 1918 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,13,65 died on Jul 9, 1968 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL65 at age 50, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1,65
+ 94 F ii. Nellie WAKENIGHT was born on May 12, 19201,13 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
+ 95 F iii. June Marie WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 6, 1922 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,1,12,13 died on Nov 28, 1997 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1 at age 75, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
Sylvester next married Goldie CHRISTENSEN in 1956.66 Goldie was born on Dec 18, 1888,28 died on Jul 2, 1975 in Anderson, MO28,67 at age 86, and was buried on Jul 5, 1975 in Anderson, MO.68
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: A side note here is that after my grandparents and my mother moved back to Arkansas from CA. in the mid in 1940 they looked up the brother to Anna Christensen who was then living in MO. with his wife Goldie. Shortly after that Mr. Christensen died and his wife met Sylvester Wakenight and they were married for a time, but apparently they didnt get along the best and he went back to Illinois and she stayed in MO. (from Dan Hutton)
MT. MORRIS TIMES 7-9-1975
Mrs. Sylvester (Goldie) Wakenight, a former resident of
Mt. Morris, died July 2nd in Anderson, MO. Where she was making her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Daniels. Services were held in Anderson
on July 5th.
Survivors include her Husband of Oregon, two daughters, Mrs. Daniels
And Mrs. Marie Noel of Lonigan MO., a son, Alvin Christiason of California;
Two stepdaughters, Mrs. John Karr and Mrs. Elmer Cullen, both of Oregon.visitation
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME MAIDEN NAME NICKNAME MISC INFO DateOfDeath NEWSPAPER CEMETERY CEMETERY CITY CEMETERY ST.
Wakenight Goldie May Christensen Mother of Mrs. Dorot 07-02-1975 Joplin Globe (other) Missouri
Soc Sec Num: 499-10-4301.28
41. Goldie Wanda WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 9, 1887 in Illinois,1,12 died on Feb 25, 19391,12 at age 51, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..10
Goldie married Alfred C. PAUL.12 Alfred was born in 1879 in Illinois,1 died on Sep 11, 1925 in East Moline, Rock Island, Illinois1 at age 46, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..
General Notes: REFN: jnag170319
Children from this marriage were:
96 M i. Ralph Victor PAUL was born on May 10, 1904,1 died on Feb 14, 1950 in Lee Co., IL1 at age 45, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
Burial Notes: died in a car by carbon dioxide poisioning
+ 97 F ii. Pearl Viola PAUL was born on Apr 9, 191012 and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.1
+ 98 F iii. Alice Jeanette PAUL was born on Sep 1, 1912.12
+ 99 F iv. Bessie Garner PAUL 69 was born on Oct 30, 1915 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,69 died on Jul 22, 1981 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL69 at age 65, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
47. Daniel Scott WAKENIGHT was born on Oct 12, 1880 in Gage Co., NE,15,1,33 died on Jul 6, 1922 in Grand Detour, Ogle Co., IL1,34 at age 41, and was buried in Grand Detour Cemetery, Grand Detour, Ogle Co., IL.1,34
Death Notes: have copy of death certificate
General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 6-30-1915 p7 c4
A little son was born to Mr. and Mrs Daniel Wakenight on Thursday morning.
Dixon Telegraph 7-11-1917 p7 c5
A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Daniel Wakenight on Sunday morning.
Dixon Telegraph on 7-7-1922 page 1 col. 3
Daniel Wakenight for 16 years a resident of Grand Detour IL in Ogle Co. passed away at his home last night at 11:15. He had been seriously ill for a period of one year, his death being caused by a complication of ailments. The deceased was born in Areola IL on 10-12-1880. Besides his wife, one son, and one daughter at home he is survived by his parents, four sisters, and two brothers.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced later.
Death certificate for Daniel Scott Wakenight
resident of Grand Detour, Ogle Co., IL
date of death July 6, 1922
Male, white, married
husband of Frances Wakenight
date of birth October 12, 1880
age at death 41 yrs, 8 mths, 24 days
occupation day laborer
birthplace Gage Co., NE
Father: Theodore Wakenight, born in Ohio
Mother: Jane Nicermonger, born in Penn
buried Grand Detour
Note-- difference in Birth place
Have copy of death certificate
Daniel married Frances FRENCH on Jan 31, 1906 in Quad Citys, Iowa 17.,70 Frances was born on Apr 7, 1889 in Ogle Co., IL.,1,28 died in Mar 1964 in Illinois1,28 at age 74, and was buried in Grand Detour Cemetery, Grand Detour, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: Note form Dixon Telegraph 12-23-1943 p12 Mrs. Frances Wakenight spent Friday afternoon in Oregon on business
Soc Sec Num: 342-16-8800.28
Children from this marriage were:
100 M i. Arthur WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 25, 1915 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,1 was christened σ, died in Oct 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL1 at age 67, and was buried in Grand Detour Cemetery, Grand Detour, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Sunday 10-10-1982
Arthur F. Wakenight, 67, 602 Atwood Ave., died at 5:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 1982, in Briar Glen Healthcare Center after a long illness. Born June 25, 1915, in Grand Detour, son of Daniel and Frances Wakenight. Lived 10 years in Rockford, coming from Jacksonville, Ill. Employed as caretaker by Willwood Burial Park and Greenwood Cemetery for many years. Survivors include a sister, Esther DuSavage, Rockford; a niece; and two nephews.
Services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 12, in Sundberg Funeral Home, 215 N. 6th, Burial in Grand Detour Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home, Monday form 7 to 8 p.m.
Military: : Fought In Ww2.1
Soc Sec Num: 359-14-8369.28
Arthur married Living
+ 101 F ii. Living
48. Anna Susan WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Dec 21, 1881 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,11 died on Jun 15, 1962 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE11 at age 80, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
General Notes: Anna Susan Gerdes, daughter of Jonas T. and Frances Jane Nicewonger Wakenight, was born Dec. 21, 1881, and departed with her life June 15, 1962, at the age of 80 years, five months and 25 days.
Mrs. Gerdes was born a short distance north of Beatrice, and spent all of her life in and around Beatrice. Both of her parents came to Gage county by covered wagon, shortly after the civil war from Pennsylvania. One of her prized possessions was a family tree dating back to 1752 when some of her ancestors came to America from Switzerland.
She was baptized at an early age, and has been a member of Beatrice Christian Church for many many years.
In 1901 on March 21 she was married to Henry A. Gerdes. They resided on a farm northwest of Beatrice most of their married lives, untill Mr Gerdes' passing in 1952. She then moved back to Beatrice.
Mrs. Gerdes loved the out of doors and spent many hours working in her small garden. She especially loved flowers and had many varieties, both in her home and garden. She enjoyed visitations of her many friends and relatives.
She enjoyed good health most of her life and maintained her own home until her recent illness.
She knew her Savior well and passed into his Heavenly arms 6:10 p.m. June 15.
She leaves to mourn her passing five sons; Harry of Long Beach Cali., "Ted" of Wymore, Thomas of Crab Orchard, Earl and Alvin of Beatrice; eight grandchildren, and nine great- grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Alta King and Mrs. Lillian Johnson of Beatrice; Mrs Edith Thornton of Omaha ; twin brothers, Jake and Robert Wakenight of Beatrice; one Aunt Mrs. Alta Nicewonger of Beatrice.
Funeral services was conducted by her minister, the Rev. George Campbell, of The First Christian Church. Soloist was Mr. Charles L. Felt singing "The Old Rugged Cross" accompanied by Mrs. Flora Holms.
Memorial services were held at the Harman Mortuary Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 1962, with interment at the Evergreen Home Cemetery. Casket bearers were, Walter Coon, Charles Kimmerling, William Schneider, Swigart Miller, L. H. Esau, Orie Lape.
Anna married Henry A. GERDES on Mar 21, 1901 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE. Henry was born on Oct 28, 1872, died on Mar 3, 1952 at age 79, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 102 M i. Harry GERDES was born on Aug 12, 1902 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,71 died on Apr 2, 1994 in Long Beach, CA11 at age 91, and was buried in Long Beach, CA.
103 M ii. Living
104 M iii. Thomas GERDES was born on Aug 3, 1913 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,71 died on Aug 3, 1913 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,11 and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.11
General Notes: funeral envelope sent by Kathy Wilson
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS GREDES
Date Of Birth: August 3, 1913 in Beatrice, NE.
Date Of Death: March 11, 1981 in Beatrice NE.
Time And Place: 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 16, 1981 in Harman Mortuary Chapel, Beatrice, NE.
Clergy: Rev. Jack Barron
Soloist And Organist: Margaret Calhoon "Never My God To Thee" & "How Great Thou Art"
Place Of Interment: Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice NE.
+ 105 M iv. Earl "Pete" GERDES was born on Oct 29, 1916 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,72 died on Feb 7, 1994 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE11 at age 77, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.11
106 M v. Living
Living married Living
49. Lillian Mae WAKENIGHT was born on Sep 2, 1883 in Gage Co., NE,17 died on Mar 12, 1969 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 85, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
General Notes: Funeral Envelope
IN MEMORY OF: LILLY MAE JOHNSON
Date Of Birth: Sept. 2, 1883 in Gage Co., NE
Date Of Death: March 12, 1969 in Beatrice, NE
Time And Place Of Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 1969 in Harman Mortuary Chapel
Clergyman: Rev. Swigart F. Miller
Soloist: Mrs. James Knisely "Rock Of Ages" & "In The Garden"
Accompanist: Mrs. Richard Calhoon
Place Of Interment: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, NE
Lillian married William Henry JOHNSON, son of Unknown and Unknown, on Apr 14, 1907 12.,17 William was born on Nov 4, 1882 in Atlanta, NE17 and died on Oct 19, 1939 in Kearney, NE17 at age 56.
General Notes: The three children were born at Havelock, NE where the parents resided fourteen years
Children from this marriage were:
107 F i. Frances Almira JOHNSON 12 was born on Jan 21, 1908 in Havelock, NE,17 died on Dec 15, 1957 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 49, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
General Notes: Funeral Envelope
IN MEMORY OF: FRANCES ALMIRS JOHNSON
Date Of Birth: January 21, 1908 in Havelock NE
Date Of Death: Dec. 15, 1957 in Beatrice, NE
Time And Place Of Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Thursday Dec. 19, 1957 in Harman Mortuary
Clergyman: Rev. Swigart Miller
Place Of Internment: Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Beatrice, NE
+ 108 M ii. Everett William JOHNSON 12 was born on Mar 2, 1910 in Havelock, NE,17 died on May 13, 1995 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 85, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
109 F iii. Rosie May JOHNSON 12 was born on Oct 21, 1912 in Havelock, NE17 and died on Nov 30, 191317 at age 1.
50. Jacob William "Jake" WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Jun 20, 1890 in Pickrell, Gage County, NE.17
General Notes: Have picture of Earl and wife Alta, Edith and Lyman Thornton, Cecil and Robert Wakenight, Frances Jane Wakenight, and Jake and Ida Wakenight.
twins with Robert
Jacob married Mary Anschultz LONG on Sep 3, 1919.17 Mary was born on Aug 18, 1897.17
Children from this marriage were:
110 F i. Marie Francis WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 18, 1920 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE,17 died on Sep 28, 2005 in Norfolk (Madison Co.), NE at age 85, and was buried on Oct 1, 2005 in Verdel Cemetery.
General Notes: Dickey, Marie F Wakenight
Sept 2005, Holt County Independent
born June 18,1920 Omaha
daughter of Jake Wakenight and Mary Anschutz
married Herschel Dickey, Nov 15,1942, Omaha. He died June 13,1969
married Gary Slechta, Aug 14,1972
died Sept 28,2005 Norfolk (Madison Co.)
buried Verdel Cemetery
funeral Oct 1,2005 Brockhaus Funeral Home, Niobrara
brothers: - 2
sister: - 1
Marie married Herschel DICKEY on Nov 15, 1942 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. Herschel died on Jun 13, 1969.
Marie next married Living
111 M ii. Living
Jacob next married Living
Children from this marriage were:
112 F i. Netti Mae WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 18, 1911.17
General Notes: unsure info need to check it
Netti married Living
+ 113 M ii. Theodore David WAKENIGHT was born on Oct 27, 1913 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.73
51. Robert Edward WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Jun 20, 1890 in Pickrell, Gage County, NE,17 died on Dec 31, 1972 in Pickrell, Gage County, NE28 at age 82, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
General Notes: Have picture of Earl and wife Alta, Edith and Lyman Thornton, Cecil and Robert Wakenight, Frances Jane Wakenight, and Jake and Ida Wakenight.
Twins with Jacob
Robert Edward Wakenight, 82, of 415 S. 5th St., passed away at a local hospital on Sunday. He was born in Pickrell, and had lived in this community his entire life, and had been employed at Dempster Mill Mfg. Co., untill his retirement in 1962. he was a member of The First Christian Church and Eagles Lodge of Beatrice.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Elvera) Wunnenberg and Mrs. Myrtle Schultze, both of Beatrice; two sisters, Mrs. Alta King Beatrice and Mrs. Lyman (Edith)Thornton, Omaha; six grandchildren and eleven great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Harman Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. George Warren Campbell officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Home Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour preceding the services.
A memorial has been established with Harman Mortuary in charge.
Robert married Cecelia Viola KING, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on Mar 27, 1912 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.17 Cecelia was born on Nov 7, 1892 in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa,17 died on Jan 11, 1980 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 87, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 114 F i. Elvera Viola WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 16, 1914 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,17 was christened in 1926, died on Apr 5, 1996 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 82, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
+ 115 F ii. Living
52. Alta Edna WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 20, 1893 in Gage Co., NE,35 died on Oct 1, 1974 in Wymore, Gage Co., NE at age 81, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
Death Notes: also have death envelope
General Notes: Dear Alta,
You will think I'm a great one to be so long answering y
our nice letter but, I keep pretty busy what with Alice here and now my son John is staying with us, as he has separated with Geneva and has to find a place when things are all settled, but right now I am glad he wants to stay here in Searcy.
They should have done this a long time ago and everyone would have been better off. Of course there was the children and perhaps that was one of the reasons he stayed on, but now we are doing the best we can to make him comfortable and he appreciates it. Besides he is lots of company and help. I don't have a car now and couldn't drive it if I did, so he helps out that way, and we go on short trips to places of interest and Alice enjoys that as much of the time, she just sits. She writes letters to her family, crochets a lot, and reads. We went to the orchard and picked peaches and she peeled alot while I got them sliced and ready for the freezer. I canned alot and made preserves. Our garden was a disappointment, but we had a lot of corn and beans and tomatoes to eat, but none to put up for the winter. My late tomatoes are nice and some of the beans lived.
Well I'm sending Sylvester's letter and quite a bit of data he has gotten up. Bless his heart he has a good memory for his age. The family Bible that he spoke of was in my folks home until one time when he, his son Lloyd, and wife Mary, came thru Ark. and stopped to see Alice and David at Decatur and during the course of their visit she got out the old Bible which by that time was beginning to get rather weather beaten and ect. Lloyd acted like he would be rather proud to take it for rebinding, so she gave it to him under those circumstances then he and Mary were killed in that car wreck and not know the deal his son by a former marriage took it along with what else of his folks belongings and when Alice's daughter Frances wrote for it, he wouldn't give it up. She had much data on "Our family tree" and needed it for what it held rather than have to do so much research. So if Sylvester don't know about this I will explain everything to him not that it would make any difference to him, but you might find it helpful,
Uncle Oscar is dead , long ago, his wife was Susan Baier, my mothers sister's girl, (Aunt Regina) they lived at Boelus as did we and grandfather and G.mother W.
I think the horses were of Morgan breed, at least that was the kind my dad had and they were from England. My dad told us he was Scotch Irish and German. The name Wakenight was German having been spelled originally Weichneicht. Dad and Mom lived on a farm adjoining G. fathers and they raised thorough bred Poland China hogs. He use to take them to fairs and took blue ribbons several times. Your sister Mae, along with your father and mother visited them, and Alice used to write letters to Mae after she went home.
I saw Aunt Jane at Pauline's there in Omaha when she lived on A street. Jake and one of his son's was there too, so was Edith. Mama has been to Boelus to visit Aunt Regina and we , my bro, Orville and Delbert and I left left from here and brought her home.
Delbert and Odeen are still quite active thou of course at their age are getting childish. he still drives his old truck to do his gro. shopping and other chores. I'm scared for him as his vision isn't good at all. He says" They get out of my way and that's how he turns off our concern. John forbade me ever riding with him and I take his advise. Well it's my bed time and tomorrow is the day for Alice to go to her Dr. so guess I'll hit the hay. Hope you and yours gets alot of this "tree" taken care of . Ha Ha. It's too expensive of a hobby for me if it's done thoroughly. Write, Love, Blanche and Alice
side comments on letter Tell Jake hello and I'm sorry about Robt.
Aug, 9 1971
Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Cousand's Blanch and Alta, Delbert and Odean. as well as their family, in answer to the large fat letter that you, Blanch sent me a few weeks ago. I was glad to get it. I am still navigation on my own power but not very fast. We have a real dry spell here now I don't know when it was so dry and hot the grass is burning up, and I haven't mowed the lawn in three weeks so you can know what it done to the garden. I am still living along, but my daughter Nellie comes in everyday except Saturday and Sunday. John her husband works in the Kable Printing from 2:30 PM till 9:30 PM so she stays with me until he gets out of work. It is a big help to me. I and John and Nellie went to the county fair at Milligevill Ill, that is in Carrol County next one west of Ogle. Festus (not sure hard to read) from the t.v. program Gunsmoke was there with a group of entertainers so they put on a real show of music and comedy. I have sent about all the information that I can. The old Bible I do not know where it is. All that I have of Lloyd's things is his old guitar. Marrys sisters and his son James W. Wakenight at Oregon, Ill Pineway Road, 61061 may have the Bible, but this I have. My Great Uncle Samuel told me these things as he lived on 7 acres of the land that they homesteaded in Ill until he died and he is the only one I visited with or knew very much. As grandfather lived in Neb. and Great Uncle Daniel lived at North grove. I got to see him once in Ill. I will close for now with love to all,
S.M. Wakenight
Then it was followed with this information (I tried to split it up a bit , so it was a little easier to follow)
My Family Tree of my Father John William Wakenight
Borned in the Ferrystory (unsure hard to read) of Columbus Ohio Jan. 8, 1853 (as I was told) and died at Mt. Morris, Ill. Dec. 8, 1923. My mother Susan Strock Wakenight his wife was borned near Hagerstown MD. Oct. 8, 1855 and died Nov. 10, 1931. The family consisted of nine children the oldest harry and a twin sister that died after birth her name Nora, and Ida came next she married Wm Drumheller she died in 1918 with the flu and her oldest daughter Eva died two days after her mother. in all their family was Eva, Helen, Florence, and Viola. I don not know the dates of birth or deaths.
My next sister Sadie Drumheller husbands name Charlie. Their family consisted as follows children Ruth, Lillian, Glaydis, Kennie, and Floyd all dead except Kennie and Gladis
The next child borned is Florence whom died in infancy
The next is Sylvester borned Aug. 1, 1884 in Mt. Morris
The next a sister Goldie deceased she married Jessie Paul. They had three children names Ralph, Pearl, and Bessie. Goldy, Jessie, and Ralph are dead.
And there was a girl and a boy Lela and Virgil also died in infancy
My immediate family consists of 3 children Lloyd borned in Pine Creek Township May 29, 1918 died in an auto accident July 9, 1968
Nellie Karr borned in Pine Creek Township May 12, 1920
The third child Mrs. June Cullen borned in Pine Creek Township Feb. 6, 1922
address
Nellie Karr. RFD 1 Chana, Ill 61051
June Cullen 907 Monroe St. Oregon Ill, 61061
My first wife Vernie M. Wakenight borned in Pine Creek Township died Oct. 8, 1954 buried in Oakwood cemetery west of Mt. Morris
Robert Wakenight borned Hagertown MD. 1820 He died Jan. 9, 1895 aged 70 yrs 4 months Buried at Boules Neb. German Methodist Graveyard
Mother Elizabeth Lorenz Wakenight was borned at Hagerstown MD. (unreadable date followed)
The brothers of Robert Wakenight is Samuel Wakenight he was in his 85 years in October 10, 1908 when he died in Pine Creek township just ½ mile north of the State park known as Pines in Ogle County Ill. His wife Julia Duerr came from Hagerstown MD. He was 50 years old when they married. They had two boys, Bert and George- they are all deceased p.s. I don't know the date of birth or death.
Next was Uncle Daniel Wakenight who lived about 8 miles north of Mt. Morris. A place that was designated as North Grove. Daniel was borned at Hagerstown MD. September 24, 1830 and died in home March 8, 1920. His wife Lydia Wakenight borned Febuary 28, 1836 and died January 29, 1903 (this I copied from their grave tombstones which I have a photo of)
Their children was John, Jake, one girl Cora M. died June 10, 1854 (died at birth) and there was two girls but I don't know their names or birth and death dates as I didn't get to see or know them. I also know that Jake was killed by a train. he was trying to get the handcar off the tracks when it hit him. I was quite small when it happened.
Alta Edna king, 80, of 1101 Grant Street, died early tuesday morning in a Wymore nursing home. Born July 20, 1893, near Pickrell, she had been a lifetime resident of Gage County. Mrs. King was a member of the First Christian Church.
Surviving are two sons, Earl King Jr. of Nebraska City, and Lyle King of Alpine, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Viola) Blum of Peoria Ill., and Mrs. Howard (Jeannine) Lichty of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Lyman (Edith) Thornton of Omaha; 14 grandchildren and several great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. King in 1957, four brothers and three sisters
Funeral services will be held on friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Harman Mortuary Chapel, with Dr. James H. Tilsley officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Home Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at Harman Mortuary one hour preceding services.
A memorial has been established to The First Christian Church, with Harman Mortuary in charge.
Alta married Earl Crilly KING on Sep 3, 1913 in Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE.17 Earl was born on Sep 10, 1888 in Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE17 and died on Mar 23, 195717 at age 68.
General Notes: Have picture of Earl and wife Alta, Edith and Lyman Thornton, Cecil and Robert Wakenight, Frances Jane Wakenight, and Jake and Ida Wakenight.
Dear Alta,
You will think I'm a great one to be so long answering your nice letter but, I keep pretty busy what with Alice here and now my son John is staying with us, as he has separated with Geneva and has to find a place when things are all settled, but right now I am glad he wants to stay here in Searcy.
They should have done this a long time ago and everyone would have been better off. Of course there was the children and perhaps that was one of the reasons he stayed on, but now we are doing the best we can to make him comfortable and he appreciates it. Besides he is lots of company and help. I don't have a car now and couldn't drive it if I did, so he helps out that way, and we go on short trips to places of interest and Alice enjoys that as much of the time, she just sits. She writes letters to her family, crochets a lot, and reads. We went to the orchard and picked peaches and she peeled alot while I got them sliced and ready for the freezer. I canned alot and made preserves. Our garden was a disappointment, but we had a lot of corn and beans and tomatoes to eat, but none to put up for the winter. My late tomatoes are nice and some of the beans lived.
Well I'm sending Sylvesters letter and quite a bit of data he has gotten up. Bless his heart he has a good memory for his age. The family Bible that he spoke of was in my folks home until one time when he, his son Lloyd, and wife Mary, came thru Ark. and stopped to see Alice and David at Decatur and during the course of their visit she got out the old Bible which by that time was beginning to get rather weather beaten and ect. Lloyd acted like he would be rather proud to take it for rebinding, so she gave it to him under those circumstances then he and Mary were killed in that car wreck and not know the deal his son by a former marriage took it along with what else of his folks belongings and when Alice's daughter Frances wrote for it, he wouldn't give it up. She had much data on "Our family tree" and needed it for what it held rather than have to do so much research. So if Sylvester don't know about this I will explain everything to him not that it would make any difference to him, but you might find it helpful,
Uncle Oscar is dead , long ago, his wife was Susan Baier, my mothers sister's girl, (Aunt Regina) they lived at Boelus as did we and grandfather and G.mother W.
I think the horses were of Morgan breed, at least that was the kind my dad had and they were from England. My dad told us he was Scotch Irish and German. The name Wakenight was German having been spelled originally Weichneicht. Dad and Mom lived on a farm adjoining G. fathers and they raised thorough bred Poland China hogs. He use to take them to fairs and took blue ribbons several times. Your sister Mae, along with your father and mother visited them, and Alice used to write letters to Mae after she went home.
I saw Aunt Jane at Paulines there in Omaha when she lived on A street. Jake and one of his son's was there too, so was Edith. Mama has been to Boelus to visit Aunt Regina and we , my bro, Orville and Delbert and I left left from here and brought her home.
Delbert and Odeen are still quite active tho of course at their age are getting childish. he still drives his old truck to do his gro. shopping and other chores. I'm scared for him as his vision isn't good at all. He says" They get out of my way and that's how he turns off our concern. John forbade me ever riding with him and I take his advise. Well it's my bed time and tomorrow is the day for Alice to go to her Dr. so guess I'll hit the hay. Hope you and yours gets alot of this "tree" taken care of . Ha Ha. It's too expensive of a hobby for me if it's done thoroughly. Write, Love, Blanche and Alice
side comments on letter Tell Jake hello and I'm sorry about Robt.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 116 M i. Living
+ 117 F ii. Living
+ 118 M iii. Living
+ 119 F iv. Living
53. Edith Esther WAKENIGHT 17 was born on Apr 29, 1897 near Pickrell, NE,17 died on Feb 29, 1988 at age 90, and was buried in Hilcrest Cemetery.
General Notes: funeral envelope
IN MEMORY OF: Edith Esther Wakenight Thornton
Date Of Birth: April 29, 1897
Date of Death: Febuary 29, 1988
Place And Time Of Service: Kremer Funeral Home on Thursday, March 3, 1988 at 11:00 A.M.
Clergyman: Rev. Wayne Mesecher
Organist: Jan Molderhauser
Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery
Pallbearers: David Bishop, Scott Haverman, Jack LaPour, Denny Dinan, Eric Larson, William LaPour
Edith married Lyman Lorenzo THORNTON on Jun 11, 1916.17 Lyman was born on Feb 18, 1893 in Orleans, Harlan County, NE17 and died in Oct 1974 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 81.
General Notes: Have picture of Earl and wife Alta, Edith and Lyman Thornton, Cecil and Robert Wakenight, Frances Jane Wakenight, and Jake and Ida Wakenight.
Children from this marriage were:
120 F i. Living
Living married Living
121 M ii. Living
122 F iii. Living
123 F iv. Living
124 F v. Living
54. Orville Chester WAKENIGHT 12 was born on Mar 20, 1886 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE,1,38 died on Oct 11, 1955 in Searcy, White Co., AR1,38 at age 69, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, Sercy, White Co., AR..1
General Notes: Have picture of him in his shop
Have picture of Orville and Ellen after they retired in Searcy Ar.
Have picture of both when they were young
O.C. Wakenight ran a garage and, later, an electrical appliance company.
Orville owned a car agency and garage. Buick and Pontiac etc.
SEARCY TELEPHONE BOOK FROM 1931
Wakenight Motors
Wakenight Sanitarium
was called Uncle Pat by Niece
Prominent Searcy Businessman Dies After Long Illness
Mr. O. C. Wakenight, 70, prominent Searcy businessman, pass away at a local hospital this Tuesday, morning Oct. 11, after a long illness.
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Wakenight. Mr Wakenight was born in Boelus Neb. March 20, 1885, haveing moved to Searcy in 1911. He was married to Miss Ellen G. England of Searcy April 2, 1911.
Upon moving to Arkansas in 1906 he settled in Gentry. A short time after this he went into business with his brother E. D. Wakenight, in Sulphur Springs. After moving to Searcy for many years he was associated with Mrs. Wakenight who owned and operated moving Wakenight Sanitarium, which is now the Rodgers Hospital, and he was in the plumbing and electrical business before taking over the Frigidare dealer in the state of Arkansas. At one time he was agent for General Motors cars and trucks, haveing built a garage and salesroom at the present location of the Searcy Bank.
Mr Wakenight was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and had many sterling qualities. He was a devoted husband and father and was a sincere friend. His many friends here and across the state regret to learn of his death.
He is survived by his wife and an adopted daughter, Mrs C. L. White, of Fort Worth Tex.; a brother, E. D. Wakenight of Searcy; two sisters, Mrs. D. M. Twiggs of Gentry and Mrs. Fred C. Osborne of Searcy; 11 nephews and 12 nieces.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Daniel funeral Home, were incomplete at the time of going to press. They will be announced in tomorrow's paper.
Oak Grove Cemetery Searcy, White County AR.
Wakenight, Ellen G. 1885 1964 Wife of O.C. Wakenight
Wakenight, Eugene Delbert (3) June 26, 1888 September 27, 1972 DS with Odeen Smith Wakenight
Wakenight, Milton I. October 09, 1870 September 20, 1949 Husband of Nora E. Wakenight
Wakenight, O.C. 1885 1955 Husband of Ellen G. Wakenight
Wakenight, Odeen Smith (3) October 17, 18898 March 3, 1982
Orville married Anna CHRISTENSEN.40 Anna was born in 1886,10 died in 190910 at age 23, and was buried in Cemetery In Benton Co.40
General Notes: WAKENIGHT ANNA M. 1886 1909 GENTRY
Orville next married Ellen Genelia ENGLAND on Apr 2, 1911 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR 1.,38 Ellen was born on Oct 15, 1885 in Catawba Co., NC,38 died on Mar 25, 1964 in Siloam Springs, AR Hospital10,38 at age 78, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, Sercy, White Co., AR..10
Death Notes: while visiting her sister
General Notes: Have picture of the hospital in 1943
have picture of O.C. and Ellen
Before 1920 there was no hospital in White County. Mrs. O.C. Wakenight (who was Searcy's only graduate nurse at the time), Dr. A.G. Harrison, and Dr. S.T. Tapscott established the Wakenight Sanitarium in 1920 and the two physicians asked her if she would start taking patients into her home. It struggled and was never very successful, although in 1927 they recorded more than 300 surgeries in the facility. It was sold to Dr. Porter Rodgers in 1943.
Note on Wakenight Sanitarium was described as a five room house. They built on to it. This was described in a note about Mrs. Ethel Bailey Shumpourd who worked there as a cook untill Mrs. Wakenight offered her a housekeeping position when they expanded. After Dr. Rogers bought it she continued to work there.
SEARCY TELEPHONE BOOK FROM 1931
Wakenight Motors
Wakenight Sanitarium
could be need to check it out
SUBJECT INDEX - White County Heritage
Volume I, 1962, through Volume XXXVIII, 2001
Wakenight, Ellen, 1989, p91.
The child from this marriage was:
125 F i. Living
55. Alice Mae WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 4, 1886 in Boelus, Howard Co., NE and died on May 29, 1976 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA at age 89.
General Notes: Have picture of Oscar England, Susan Wakenight, Ellen Wakenight, David Twiggs, Oscar, Odeen, and E. D. Wakenight
1910 Nurse in Benton County, Arkansas
Alice married David Marcus TWIGGS on Sep 30, 1913 in Benton County, Arkansas. David was born on Nov 4, 1885 in Felker, AR and died on Feb 8, 1965 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA at age 79.
General Notes: Have picture of Oscar England, Susan Wakenight, Ellen Wakenight, David Twiggs, Oscar, Odeen, and E. D. Wakenight
1920 Adventist Clergyman
Children from this marriage were:
+ 126 F i. Frances Lorean TWIGGS was born on Jul 23, 1914 in Benton Co., Arkansas and died on Nov 2, 1969 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA40 at age 55.
+ 127 F ii. Living
57. Eugene Delbert WAKENIGHT 28,38,40 was born on Jun 26, 188828 and died on Sep 27, 1972 in Oak Grove Cemetary, Sercy, White Co., AR.28 at age 84.
General Notes: Name: WAKENIGHT, EUGENE
Social Security Number: 430609000
Date of Death: Sep 1972
Date of Birth: 26 Jun 1888
Residence (2/88 and prior): Arkansas
Last Residence (Zip): 72143 Searcy, White, AR
heating and air conditioning business in Searcy
have picture of him
Have picture of Oscar England, Susan Wakenight, Ellen Wakenight, David Twiggs, Oscar, Odeen, and E. D. Wakenight
Soc Sec Num: 430-60-9000.
Eugene married Odean SMITH. Odean was born on Oct 17, 188938 and died on Mar 3, 1982 in Oak Grove Cemetary, Sercy, White Co., AR. at age 92.
General Notes: have a picture of her in my things
Known as being the best cook in White County Arkansas
Have picture of Oscar England, Susan Wakenight, Ellen Wakenight, David Twiggs, Oscar, Odeen, and E. D. Wakenight
Name: WAKENIGHT, ODEEN
Social Security Number: 430198310
Date of Death: Mar 1982
Date of Birth: 17 Oct 1889
Residence (2/88 and prior): Arkansas
Last Residence (Zip): 72143 Searcy, White, AR
Soc Sec Num: 430-19-8310.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 128 F i. Living
58. Blanche WAKENIGHT was born about 1893 in Nebraska and died on Dec 19, 1985 in Searcy, White Co., AR38,40 about age 92.
Blanche married Fred Castle OSBORN.40 Fred was born on Mar 20, 1893 in Sewal, Wayne, IA74 and died in Nov 1967 in Searcy, White Co., AR74 at age 74.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 129 M i. John OSBORN was born about 1915 in Pro Searcy. AR40 and died in 1988 in Searcy, White Co., AR40 about age 73.
59. Robert William WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 20, 189028 and died in Dec 1972 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE28 at age 82.
Soc Sec Num: 506-09-0163.28
Robert married Living
The child from this marriage was:
+ 130 F i. Living
60. Sylvia Rayonette BLUMER was born on Dec 4, 1890 and died on Jun 1, 1974 in Ashton, Sherman Co., NE at age 83.
Sylvia married Ernest Henrey MOELLER on Jun 20, 1917. Ernest was born about 1880 and died on Jan 26, 1947 about age 67.
Children from this marriage were:
131 M i. Living
132 U ii. Living
61. Alta May Toot BLUMER was born on Oct 22, 1892 and died in Feb 1973 at age 80.
Alta married Regnal HALL on Dec 12, 1922. Regnal was born about 1890 and died about 1970 about age 80.
The child from this marriage was:
133 F i. Living
68. Millard Burdette WAKENIGHT was born about 1881 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL,1 died in 1961 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL1 about age 80, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Wakenight Millard B., works Barber-Colman Nth. Chair, resides Laef River, IL.
1955
(Bessie G) trucker Barber-Colman house 531 S Horace Ave.
A new Leaf River City, IL Fire Department was formed June 1, 1920, J.W. Fossler was President; First Foreman was F.W. Robinson; Second Foreman was H.E. Bowerman. The Hydrant Committee consisted of Leslie Kretsinger and Lloyd Motter. The Hose Cart Committee was made up of: J.B. Marks; Harley Garner; Jess Kuntzelman; Fred L. Schrader; Newton Wagner; Albert Myers; Dr. J.D. Corsue; and Ward Myers; Hook and Ladder Committee were: R.W. Kline; E.E. Guyer; Fred Windhorst; Millard Wakenight; and John Haire. Electric Lights were put in the Hose and Pump Houses.
Census: 1900, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.4 living with parents Jacob and Sadie Wakenight; age 17; born Aug 1882 in IL; is in school
Graduation: CLASS of 1901, Leaf River, IL High School.
Millard married Emma Ida PAHALY on Nov 11, 1903 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.6 The marriage ended in divorce. Emma was born on Mar 18, 1879 in Lindenwood, Ogle Co., IL,75 died on Jan 7, 1960 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL75 at age 80, and was buried in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.1,11
Marriage Notes: in the Seventh Day Adventis Church
Divorced: Divorced.
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935 Wakenight Emma Mrs., resides 939 Kilburn Ave.
1955 house 139 Hall
Mrs. Emma Wakenight, 80, 702 N. 1st St., died at 8:01 Thursday night in St. Anthony hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Wakenight was born March 18, 1879, in Lindenwood, IL, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Pahaly, and lived most of her life in Rockford, coming here from Lindenwood. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church..
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John Gorsouch, Cherry Valley, and Mrs. Dorothy Boetcher, Rockford: a son Lauren Wakenight, Rockford: seven grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren: four brothers Fred Pahaly, Dekalb, John, Aurora: Herbert, Kirkland: and Walter, Rockford: and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Wennerstrom, Van Nuys, Cal.
Arrangements are being completed by Julian Poorman Funeral Home, 304 N. 5th St.
Census: 1880, Living With Parents In Ogle Co., IL Age 1.4
Children from this marriage were:
+ 134 M i. Laurin Wesley WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 6, 1904 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,11 died on Apr 2, 1991 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL11 at age 86, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.11
+ 135 F ii. Leora Ilene WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 3, 1906 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL45 and died on Mar 26, 1985 in Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois5 at age 79.
136 F iii. Dorothy Bernice WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 21, 1908 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,45 died in Apr 198076 at age 71, and was buried in Hurley, WI.76
Dorothy married Living
Dorothy next married Living
Dorothy next married Living
Millard next married Bessie Gertrude ROWE on Jan 18, 1928. Bessie was born in 1885 in Ogle Co., IL.,1 died in 19581 at age 73, and was buried in 1958 in N Grove Christian Cemetary, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.1
73. Guy Gottlieb MAYER was born on Jul 4, 1895,10 died in 196710 at age 72, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
Guy married Vera May HEITER on Jun 30, 1920. Vera was born on Dec 19, 1893 in Stephenson Co, IL,10 died on Feb 7, 1982 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois10 at age 88, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
General Notes: Mt. Morris Times 2-10-1982
Vera Mae Mayer, age 88, of Leaf River, died 9:30 a. m. Sunday, Feb. 7 in Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron after a short illness.
She was born Dec. 19, 1893 in Stephenson County. She was the daughter of Elias Heiter. Mrs. Mayer lived in Leaf River 73 years, coming from Stephenson County.
She married the former Guy Mayer, from Leaf River, June 30, 1921. Mrs Mayer was a member of The Leaf River United Methodist Church and a member of the Mary Martha Club of Leaf River.
She graduated form Leaf River High School in 1911. Survivors in addition to her son Donald of Leaf River, include one daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Griesman of Loves Park, five grandchildren, and one great -grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 1:30 p.m., at the Leaf river United Methodist Church, the Rev. Teresa Schlub, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in North Grove Evangelical Cemetery. Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home, Byron, from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 9.
A memorial has been established in her name for her church.
Children from this marriage were:
137 M i. Donald K. MAYER was born in 19241 and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
Burial Notes: No death date probably still living
138 F ii. Mary Ellen MAYER was born in 19261 and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
Burial Notes: No death date probably still living
Fifth Generation
74. Floyd WAKENIGHT was born on Mar 15, 1905 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,28,46 died on May 7, 1961 in Hines VA Hospital28,46 at age 56, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.46
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: FLOYD WAKENIGHT
Mt. Morris times 5-11-1961
Floyd Wakenight, son of Harry and Maggie Hill Wakenight, di
ed
May 7th at Hines V.A. hospital after a brief illness.
Surviving is his wife Ethel of Chana, three brothers,
Raymond of Chicago, Leroy of California, Merle of Rockford.
One sister, Mrs. Stanley Dusing of Dixon, a stepdaughter,
Mrs. Victor Mon of Mt. Morris and two grandchildren.
His parents and a half- brother, Roland preceded him in death,
Killed in Korea. Mr. Wakenight was employed at
Conover Cable in Oregon after serving three years in World War II.
Services will be held at the funeral home in Oregon today,
Thursday, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wilbur Hopkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Washington Grove Cemetery.
article Dixon Telegraph 11-4-1942 p7 c8
Ogle Draft Board Sends Call Orders to 27 Selectees
Oregon, Nov 4-- Dr G. M. Abbott, chairman of the Ogle County local selective services board, No 1 today announced that orders to report for induction have been mailed to the following selectees;
Chana--Floyd Wakenight
Military: : 3 Yrs In Ww 2.11
Soc Sec Num: 358-18-8038.28
Occupation: : Conover Cable In Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.11
Floyd married Ethel Bell ANDREW.12 Ethel was born on Jul 8, 1904,28 died in Dec 1975 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1,28 at age 71, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.1
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: After the death of her Husband Harry, Ethel married his oldest Son Floyd, and together they raised Pricilla and Roland.
Rochelle Leader 12-26-1975
Mrs. Ethel B. Wakenight,71, rural Mt. Morris, died Dec. 18 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was a former Oregon resident.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Victor (Priscilla Mon, of Mt. Morris; two grandchildren; six great -grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs Blanche Schroeder and Mrs. Mildred Milliman, both of Oregon, Mrs Alice Dewey and Mrs. Elizabeth Hillison, both of Amboy, and Mrs Emma Draege, of Chana and one brother, John Andrew of Downey, Cali.
Funeral services were held Saturday in an Oregon funeral home, and burial was in Washington Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Mt, Morris Ambulance Service.
Soc Sec Num: 349-14-9740.28
The child from this marriage was:
+ 139 F i. Living
75. Merel H. WAKENIGHT Sr. was born on Oct 9, 1909 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,28 died on Jan 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL28 at age 68, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Sunday 1-15-1978
Oregon- Merel H. Wakenight, 68, 327 Marquette Road, Rockford, a former Oregon resident, died Friday night in the Park Strathmoor Nursing Center, Rockford, following a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; four sons, Kenneth, Cambia, Wis., Merel Jr., Rockford; James, Emince, Mo., and Kim, Rockford; a daughter Ruth Webb, Caledonia; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond, Galt, and Leroy, Dixon, and one sister, Edna Dusing, Dixon.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Farrell Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home.
Soc Sec Num: 350-01-6076.28
Merel married Clara V. GLASGOW. Clara was born in 1921, died on May 8, 1979 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 58, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Marriage Notes: need to get marriage date off gravestone. Can't read in picture.
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1955
Wakenight Clara Mrs. house 207 N. Avon
Rockford Register Star, Thursday 5-10-1979
Services for Clara V. Wakenight, 57, 1720 7th St., a former Oregon resident, who died Tuesday in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness will be at 11 a.m. in Farrell Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, Merle, James, and Kim, all of Rockford, and Kenneth, Cambria, Wis.; a daughter Ruth Webb, Caledonia; 14 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Hightower, Mount Morris.
Friends mat call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Kidney Foundation.
Children from this marriage were:
140 F i. Ruth WAKENIGHT died on Jan 18, 1994.12
Ruth married Living
+ 141 M ii. Merle WAKENIGHT Jr. 12 was born on Sep 18, 1940 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Jul 23, 1996 in Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (Rockford Memorial Hospital) at age 55, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
142 M iii. Living
143 M iv. Living
+ 144 M v. Living
76. Leroy WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 20, 1911 in Illinois,11,28 died on Feb 24, 1989 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL28 at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.1
General Notes: Adopted all but Lisa and Deb out. Unsure of the reason
obit in Dixon Telegraph 0n 2-25-1989 Page 3 Col. 3.
I did not copy the obit it just had the info about his birth and death just wanted to let you know it was there.
Soc Sec Num: 351-01-4332.28
Occupation: carpenter, 1955.77
Living: 1949, Rural Dixon, Lee Co., IL.77
Living: 1955, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.77
Living: 1957, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.77
Leroy married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 145 F i. Living
146 M ii. Living
147 M iii. Living
148 M iv. Living
+ 149 M v. Living
Leroy next married Lucille K. BEROGEN on Jul 19, 1947.78 Lucille was born on Jul 10, 1925,79 died on Dec 29, 2002 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL80 at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.79
General Notes: In memory of Lucille K. Wakenight
Born July 10, 1925
Died December 29, 2002
Services 10:00 a. m. - January 4, 2003 at Jones Funeral Home
Officiating was Brother John Boss and Brother Bill Free
Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon, Illinois
Pallbearers were Elder Baird, Jared Grimes, Josh Grimes, Elder Kelly, Bob Mowery, Jason Mowery
Living: 1955, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.77
Living: 1957, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.77
Children from this marriage were:
+ 150 M i. Living
+ 151 F ii. Living
152 M iii. Living
153 M iv. Living
+ 154 F v. Living
+ 155 F vi. Living
79. Edna Margaret WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 17, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,1,48,49,50 died on Jun 24, 1994 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL1,11 at age 80, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.11,1,51
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Edna had lived with Stanley Dusing to help him care fo
r the house and children.
One night awhile after Stanley's wife had passed away Stanley had asked Edna not to out on her date and stay with him instead. Soon after they were married and had my mother Margaret Dusing.
Edna's mother, Margaret (Maggie) Hill Wakenight, died in the flu epidemic of 1918. Ray was about 2, Edna about 4 . They then went to live with Annie Hill Slifer, Maggie's Sister. Lived there until Ray was about 9, when Annie died. They then went to live with 2 of her daughters, all married by then. Thier names were Martha ( Joseph) Slifer Franklin, Ellie (Clarence/ Shorty) Slifer McKim, Carrie (Clifford) Slifer Snyder, and Mabel (Martin) Slifer Schryver. Ray went to live with Clifford and Carrie Snyder, and Edna went to live with Clarence and Ellie McKim. Ray lived with the Snyder's until he was 11 years old, then went to live with Mable and Martin Schryver in the Dixon IL area. Edna stayed with the Mckim's until going to Chicago in her teens, then came back to live with the Snyder's. (Pauline Wakenight)
Edna M. Dusing, 80, of the Dixon Health Care Center,
Died Friday, June 24th, 1994. She retired from the Dietary
Dept. of the Dixon Developmental Center after 17 years.
She was born on June 17th, 1914 in Oregon to Harry and Margaret L.
(Hill) Wakenight. She married Stanley Dusing in 1952 in Dixon.
He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Strow of Dixon; one
Stepson Eugene Dusing of Rockford; one brother, Raymond (Pauline)
Wakenight of Galt; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
And several step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel Hill
Funeral home with the Rev. James Berry, pastor of the Four Square Church,
Officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Memorial Park. Visitation will
be held Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until time of the services at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established
Social security death index
Edna DUSING
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1914
Death Date: 24 Jun 1994
Social Security Number: 343-22-6528
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 61021
Localities: Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Grand Detour, Lee, Illinois
Kingdom, Lee, Illinois
Lost Nation, Lee, Illinois
North Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Prairieville, Lee, Illinois
Swissville, Lee, Illinois
Walton, Lee, Illinois
Woodland Shores, Lee, Illinois
Soc Sec Num: 343-22-6528.28
Occupation: sales clerk, 1951, Woolworth Co., Dixon, Lee Co., IL.77
Occupation: Dietary Aide, Between 1961 and 1967, Dixon Developmental Center, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.77 worked here 17 yrs before retierment
Religion: : Dixon, Lee Co., IL Asembely Of God Church.11 taught Sunday School for many years
Living: Between 1951 and 1967, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 211 E. Fellows.77
Edna married Stanley Webster DUSING, son of Thomas Stanley DUSING and Elmira Virginia BAKER, in 1951 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL 50.,81 Stanley was born on Mar 9, 1883 in Myersville. Fredrick Co. MD,82 died on Nov 22, 1964 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL28,11,82 at age 81, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle Co., IL.1
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Stanley Dusing was one of thirty-four charter members of t
he
Improved Order of Red Men, Catoctin Tribe, No.139, of Wolfsville, MD instituted
June 2, 1902. It is a men's club like the Eagles or the Elks, Moose, Owls Club. There is a
Redmen's Club in Frederick as Chippewa Tribe but there are no indians there -
maybe it came from the little boy's cowboys and indian days and you know many
men never grow up
STANLEY WEBSTER DUSING
MT. MORRIS TIMES 10-14-1965
Stanley Webster Dusing, 81, of Dixon, father of Donald T. Dusing , Mt. Morris,
Died Sunday, Nov. 22nd in KSB Hospital, Dixon following a short illness.
He was born March 9th, 1883 in Myersville, MD. He was united in marriage with the former Blanche Green and moved to IL in 1917 where he farmed in the Mt. Morris area for many years .
To this union were born four sons, Waynard and Eugene of Rockford, Marlow of Dixon, and Donald of Mt. Morris, all of whom survived, and a daughter, Mabel who preceded him in death. His wife died in 1937.
Mr. Dusing moved to Dixon in 1943 and in 1951 was united in marriage to Edna Wakenight. To this union a daughter, Margaret, was born who also survives.
Survivors include his widow, four sons, one daughter, 15 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Emmert Shepley of Fredrick MD., also survives.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 24th at Chapel Hill in Dixon and internment was made at Mt. Zion cemetery near Oregon.
Social security death index
Stanley DUSING
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1883
Death Date: Nov 1964
Social Security Number: 333-22-3851
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 61021
Localities: Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Grand Detour, Lee, Illinois
Kingdom, Lee, Illinois
Lost Nation, Lee, Illinois
North Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Prairieville, Lee, Illinois
Swissville, Lee, Illinois
Walton, Lee, Illinois
Woodland Shores, Lee, Illinois
Soc Sec Num: 333-22-3851.28
Occupation: Farm laborer, 1900, Frederick Co., MD.4
Residence: 1900, Frederick Co., MD.4
Occupation: Farmer, 1910, Frederick Co., MD.4
Residence: 1910, Frederick Co., MD.4
Residence: Sep 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.4
Occupation: Farmer for Welty Green;, Sep 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.4
Description: Medium height, Medium build, dark brown eyes, dark brown hair, Sep 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.4
Occupation: Farmer, 1920, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.4
Residence: Farmer, 1920, Ogle Co., IL..4
Residence: 1930, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.4
Occupation: farmer, 1930, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.4
Residence: RFD #3 (4 miles west of), Apr 27, 1942, Oregon, Ogle, IL.4
Residence: Farm Owner, Apr 27, 1942, Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (RFD #3 4 miles west of).4
Residence: Nov 1964, Fellows Ave. Dixon, Lee Co., IL 4.,83
The child from this marriage was:
+ 156 F i. Margaret Susann DUSING was born on Oct 28, 1953 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,84 died on Jul 16, 2005 in Rockford Memerial Hospital Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 51, and was buried on Jul 21, 2005 in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.
80. Raymond WAKENIGHT was born on May 15, 1916 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,11 died on Oct 1, 2000 in Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL11 at age 84, and was buried on Oct 5, 2000 in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.52
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 1-21-1942 p4 c5
Wakenight- born to Mr. and Mrs. Wakenight at the Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Tuesday, a daughter
Obituary
Raymond "Ray" Wakenight, 84, of 308 Riverside Estates, Rockfalls, died Sunday, October 1, 2000 at his home. He had been employed as a crane operator for Nothwestren Steel & Wire for 25 years and at Saulk Valley Equipment Co.
Mr Wakenight was born May 15, 1916 in Oregon, IL, the son of Harry and Margaret Wakenight. He married Pauline Schutt on March 17, 1951 in Rockfalls. He was a member of the Sunshine Singers.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Doug (Debbie) Wakenight of Newport News VA, Bob Wakenight of Waterloo, WI; three daughters, Linda (Dan) Welker of Milledgeville, Ruthanne (Jack) Pyle of Cabot, AR, Sandy Saurbaugh of Chillicothe, 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Wakenight and Larry Schutt.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2000 at Schilling Funeral Home with Major Michael Fletcher of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park.
Note: I copied the obit word for word, but there are some children missing
Occupation: crane operater, Between 1938 and 1946, North West Barb Wire Assembly, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.77 for 25 years
Occupation: merchant, 1949, Sauk Vallet Equipment Co. 11.,77
Residence: 808 Riverside Estates, time of death, Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL.11
Living: Between 1938 and 1949, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 709 E. Graham.77
Raymond married Ethel Elnora Marion JOHNSON in Mar 1938.12 The marriage ended in divorce. Ethel was born about 1922 in Thompson IL,12 died in Jan 1996 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL about age 74, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.
Marriage License: Mar 19, 1938, Clinton, IA.
Divorced: Divorced.
General Notes: Posted: Sunday, January 7, 1996
Ethel Guinn
STERLING, Ill. - Services for Ethel M. Guinn, 74, will be 11 a.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown.
There will be no visitation.
She had worked in Sterling as a nurse's aide for 25 years.
She was a member of the Ster-ling Church of Christ.
A memorial fund has been es-tablished.
Survivors include daughters, Valerie (Mrs. Elmer) Holloway, Rock Falls, Linda (Mrs. Dan) Welker, Milledgeville, and Grace (Mrs. Norman) Bayer, Yuma, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a son, Donald Wakenight; and a great-grandson.
Children from this marriage were:
157 F i. Lois May WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 24, 1938 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,15 died on Jul 24, 1938 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,15 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee, IL.1,15
Death Notes: lived abt 6 hrs
General Notes: Have copy of death certificate
Death certificate for Lois May Wakenight
died of premature birth on July 24, 1938
Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois
father: Raymond L. Wakenight, born in Oregon, IL
mother: Ethel Johnson, born in Thompson, IL
buried in Oakwood Cemetery
+ 158 M ii. Donald Eugene WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,85,86 died on Dec 16, 1993 in Prophetstown, Whitside Co., IL (In Sterling Hospital)87 at age 53, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.11
+ 159 F iii. Living
160 F iv. Living
161 F v. Living
Raymond next married Living
Children from this marriage were:
162 M i. Living
+ 163 M ii. Living
88. Ruth Fay DRUMHELLER was born in 1900,55 died on Jul 23, 1942 in Chana, IL88 at age 42, and was buried in Ashton Cemetery - Ashton, IL.
Death Notes: I have obit in records
Burial Notes: cam index for Ashton cemetery says 1943
General Notes: Rochelle Leader 7-23-1942
Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Ashton Lutheran Church for Mrs. Earl Paul, 42, who died Monday evening at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford. The Rev August Blobaum, pastor of Paynes Point Lutheran Church officiating, and burial will be in the Ashton cemetery
She was the former Ruth Fay Drumheller, and had lived near Chana for 17 years. About a year ago the family moved to one of Frank O Lowden farms, five miles west of Chana.
Survivors include her husband and 10 children, Calvin of Rochelle, Mrs. Lauren Beck of Ashton, Sergeant Albert Paul, stationed in North Carolina, and Edward, Charles, Robert, Duane, Carl, Margaret, and Betty all at home.
Ruth married Earl PAUL, son of Unknown and Unknown. Earl was born in 1895, died in 1971 at age 76, and was buried in Ashton Cemetery - Ashton, IL.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 164 M i. Living
165 F ii. Living
Living married Living
166 M iii. Living
+ 167 M iv. Living
168 M v. Living
+ 169 M vi. Living
170 M vii. Living
171 M viii. Living
172 F ix. Living
173 F x. Living
90. Gladys P. DRUMHELLER was born on Apr 12, 1910 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,57 died on Apr 27, 1983 in Oregon, Ogle, IL57 at age 73, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: GLADYS P. SMICE
MT. MORRIS TIMES 5-4-1983
Gladys P. Smice, 73, formally of 408 S. Fourth St., died Wednesday, April 27th, in
White Pines Manor Nursing home after a long illness. She was the mother of Mrs. Curt
(Gloria) Ennenga and the sister of Kenneth Drumheller of Mt. Morris.
She worked for the Oregon Manufacturing Co. for many years.
She was born April 12th, 1910 in Mt. Morris to Charles and Sadie (Wakenight)
Drumheller. She was married to Harvey Smice May 12th, 1934 in Oregon. He
Preceded her in death on Jan. 13th, 1976. She was also preceded in death by one daughter.
She was a member of the East Oregon Church Of God.
Survivors in addition to her daughter and brother include daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Blake, Mrs. Dean (Bonnie) Barnhart, Mrs. Lee (Beverly) Noble all of Oregon: Sons Frederick, Ronald, and Robert, all of Oregon: 15 grandchildren and 7 great -grandchildren.
Residence: 408 S. Fourth St, time of death, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
Soc Sec Num: 332-24-1845.
Gladys married Harvey SMICE on May 12, 1934 in Oregon, Ogle, IL.57 Harvey was born on Oct 27, 1907,28 died on Jan 13, 1977 in Oregon, Ogle, IL89 at age 69, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Soc Sec Num: 350-07-0847.
Children from this marriage were:
174 F i. Living
Living married Living
175 F ii. Living
Living married Living
176 F iii. Living
Living married Living
177 F iv. Beverly SMICE was born on Feb 24, 1940, died on Mar 5, 2003 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, Lee, IL at age 63, and was buried on Mar 10, 2003 in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: Oregon- Beverly A. Noble, 63, Oregon died Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at Katherine Shaw Betha Hospital. She was born Feb. 24, 1940, the daughter of Harvey and Gladys (Drumheller) Smice. She worked approximately 20 years for Kable Printing in Mt. Morris and also for Oregon Health Care for 9 years. Beverly was a memeber of the East Oregon Church Of God. She was preceded in death by her parents: three sisters, Darlene Smice, Betty Blake and Bonnie Barnhardt. Survivors include her sons, William Shirley Wanda Mon) of Oregon and Rick (Jean) Messenger of Byron; daughters, Ruth (Bob) Miller of Adeline, Candy Shirley (Denny Diehl) of Oregon and Diana (Jack) Boyden of Mt. Morris; brothers, Ronald "Munk" Smice of Mt. Morris, Robert "Babes" Smice of Oregon and Frederick "Sonny" (Betty) Smice, also of Oregon; sister, Gloria (Curtis) Ennenga of Mt. Morris; 10 grandchildren and three special great -grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday March 10, at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th St., Oregon, with the visitation held on Sunday, March 9th, from 4 p.m. -6 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established.
Beverly married Living
178 M v. Fredrick H. "Sonny" SMICE 89 was born on Aug 19, 1941,28 died on Jun 18, 2003 in Oregon, Ogle, IL28 at age 61, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.90
Fredrick married Judy W. Judy was born in 1945,10 died in 197410 at age 29, and was buried in N. Grove Evangelical Cemetery., Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.10
179 M vi. Ronald "Munk" SMICE 89 was born on Jan 2, 1945,28 died on Apr 6, 2003 in Oregon, Ogle, IL28 at age 58, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
180 M vii. Living
181 F viii. Living
Living married Living
91. Kenneth O. "Smokey" DRUMHELLER was born on Jul 2, 1914 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,1 died on Apr 17, 19931 at age 78, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
General Notes: Mount Morris War book
S/SGT. KENNETH DRUMHELLER enlisted in the Army in September, 1940, at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and was trained at Fort Bragg, N. C. He was attached to the 34th Field Artillery of the 9th Division and saw service in Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Notheren France, and Germany, Participating in eleven major battles. He was discharged in June, 1945, at Fort Sheridan, Ill.
Kenneth is the son of the late Charles Drumheller, and was born in Mount Morris, July 2, 1914. He attended the Mount Morris public schools and in October, 1945, married Miss. Mar Hass. He is employed in the pressroom at Kable News.
Dixon Telegraph 4-19-1993 p8
KENNETH DRUMHELLER
ROCKFORD- Kenneth G. "Smokey", 78, formally of Mt. Morris, died Saturday April 17, 1993, in the Locustwood Health Care Center following a brief illness. He was a pressman in the rotary pressroom at Kable Printing Co. for 31 years prior to his retirement in 1976.
He was born July 2, 1914 in Mount Morris to Charles F. and Sadie (Wakenight) Drumheller.
He was a US Army Veteran of WWII, serving in Europe, and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, VFW Post 3639, American Legion Post 143, Moose Lodge 1551, and the International Brotherhood Of Pressmen, and Assistants Union Local 124, all of Mount Morris.
He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Survivors include his sons, Sherwood (Trudy) of Mount Morris, Chuck of Hardy, Ark., and Kenneth C.; step -daughter, Patricia Jaurez of Memphis,Tenn.
Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Plainview Cemetery, Mount Morris, with the Rev. Phil Schroeder, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Visitation is from 7 to 9 tonight in the Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.
A memorial has been established to the American Lung Ass.
Have picture of him and his two sons.
Education: Mt. Morris Schools: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.91
Served: basic training, After Sep 1940, Fort Braggs, NC.91
Served: 34th Field Artillery of the 9th Div, From Nov 1940 to Jun 1945, Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northren France & Germany.91
Discharged: Jun 1945, Ft. Sheridan, IL.91
Enlisted: Army, Sep 1940, Ft. Sheridan, IL.91
Employed: Kable News in the pressroom: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.91
Kenneth married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 182 M i. Living
183 M ii. Living
Kenneth next married Living
The child from this marriage was:
184 M i. Living
92. Floyd DRUMHELLER Sr. was born on Sep 30, 1925 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,58 died on Feb 28, 1993 in Lee Co., IL1,58 at age 67, and was buried on Mar 3, 1993 in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1,58
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Mount Morris War Book
T5 FLOYD DRUMHELLER
Floyd Drumheller entered the service in October, 1943, and was assigned to the medical corps at Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver Colo. He was later located at Fort Lewis, Wash., Camp Ellis, Ill., and Camp Roberts, Cal., and was the assigned to overseas duty in the Pacific. He was discharged in April, 1946, after 28 months service.
Floyd is the son of the late Charles Drumheller, and was born and raised in Mount Morris, where he attended the public schools. He is employed in the pressroom at the Kable Plant.
Dixon Telegraph 3-1-1993
Floyd Drumheller-- Floyd J. Drumheller, 67, of 414 W. Brayton Rd., died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1993 in his home. He was a pressman in the roto pressroom at Kable Printing for over 20 years prior to his retirement in 1972.
He was born Sept. 30, 1925 in Mount Morris to Charles F. and Gladys Drumheller. He married Mary E. Derr on Sept. 30, 1959 in Lee County. She preceded him in death in October of 1991
He was also preceded in death by two half sisters.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW 2, serving in the South Pacific, and a member of the Mount Morris VFW Post 3639 and the International Pressmen's Union.
Survivor's include his son's, Donald (Cindy) and Floyd A. Drumheller of Mount Morris; daughter, Rita (Alan) Anderson of Salem; step- sons, John (Marion) Thompson of Mount Morris, Charles (Diane) Thompson and William (Linda) Thompson both of Oregon, and Robert (Cathy) Thompson of Sterling Colo.; step -daughters, Mary Thompson of Mount Morris and Ann (Gene) Patterson of Oregon; brother, Kenneth "Smokey" Drumheller of Rockford; half- brothers, Frederick and Robert Smice of Oregon and Ronald Smice of Mount Morris; half- sisters, Beverly Noble and Bonnie (Dean) Barnhart of Oregon and Gloria (Curtis) Ennenga of Mount Morris; also 2 grandchildren , 14 step -grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Finch Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Schroeder , Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association.
Note-- states Smice, Barnhart, and others as half -brothers and sisters they should actually be nieces and nephews according to sister Gloria's Obit. This makes more sense with the multiple surnames and the fact his sister married a Smice, and as of yet there are no other marriages for his parents.
Occupation: pressman, Bef 1972, Roto Pressroom Kable Printing, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.11
Education: Mt Morris Schools: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.91
Residence: 414 W. Brayton Rd, 1993 (time of death), Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.11
Served: medical corps, Abt Nov 1943, Ft. Lewis, WA; Camp Ellis, IL; Camp Roberts, CA; Overseas In The Pacific.91
Discharged: Apr 1946.91
Enlisted: armed services, Oct 1943, Medical Corps At Fitzsimmons General Hosp, Denver, Colo.91
Floyd married Mary Elaine DERR on Sep 30, 1959 in Lee Co., IL.58 Mary was born on Feb 28, 1920 in Amboy, Lee Co., IL,1 died on Oct 14, 1991 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1 at age 71, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..1
General Notes: not sure what paper 10-15-1991
Mount Morris-- Mary Elaine Drumheller, 71, of 414 W. Brayton Road, Mount Morris, died Monday, Oct. 14, 1991, at Rockford Memorial hospital after a sudden illness.
She was employed at the former Conover Piano factory in Oregon for a short time and then was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Mount Morris Ladies Auxiliary.
Born at Amboy on Feb. 28, 1920, she was the daughter of Glenn and Clara Belle (King) Derr.
She married John W. Thompson on Jan. 21, 1941 at Maquoketa, Iowa, He died on April 1957
On Sep. 30, 1958, She and Floyd J. Drumheller were married at Dixon.
Surviving are her husband, Floyd; six sons, John G. and wife, Marion Thompson, and Floyd W. Drumheller all of Mount Morris, Charles and wife, Diane, Thompson, William and wife Linda Thompson, and Donald and wife Cindy Drumheller, all of Oregon, and Robert and wife Kathy Thompson of Sterling Colo. Also two daughters, Mary Thompson of MT. Morris and Ann and husband, Gene, Patterson of Oregon; one stepdaughter, Rita and husband Allan, Anderson of Salem; 17 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Daniel Derr of Fort Atkinson, Wis., and Charles and wife Norma, Derr of Amboy; and two sisters, Dottie and husband Glenn, North of Amboy, and Ellen and husband Myrl, Johnson of Fort Atkinson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Finch Funeral Home, Mount Morris. The Rev. Phil Schroeder of Trinity Lutheran Church of Mount Morris will officiate.
Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Mount Morris.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established for the American Heart Association.
Children from this marriage were:
185 M i. Living
Living married Living
186 M ii. Living
187 F iii. Living
Living married Living
93. Lloyd WAKENIGHT was born on May 29, 1918 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,13,65 died on Jul 9, 1968 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL65 at age 50, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1,65 The cause of his death was car accident.
General Notes: Mount Morris War Book
LlOYD W. WAKENIGHT SI/c
Lloyd Wakenight was Inducted into the Navy in August, 1943, at Chicago and recieved his basic training at Farragut, Idaho. He was then assigned to armed assigned unit ships in the Pacific, serving as navel gunner, assigned trips to Hawaii and Philippines. He was discharged in January, 1946, at Great lakes Ill.
Lloyd is the son of S. M. and Vernie Wakenight, and was born in Pine Creek Township, May 29, 1918. He is married and has a son, James William. He is employed at the pressroom at the Kable plant.
LLOYD AND MARY WAKENIGHT
FIVE KILLED IN TUESDAY CRASH
MT MORRIS TIMES 7-11-1968
Polo Five persons, including two children, were killed Tuesday night as the result of a two car collision four miles northwest of here. Another person is reported in critical condition at Dixon Public Hospital this morning.
Killed in the crash were Thomas Joseph McCue IV, 12, and his sister, Carol Ann McCue, 15. The two McCue children were riding in a car driven by their mother, Mrs. Miriam E. McCue, 34, who was injured and take to the Dixon hospital. The McCue family recently moved to Sterling from Freeport .
Dead in the second car were the driver, Mrs. Wayne (Gloria) Ballard, and two passengers, Lloyd W. Wakenight, 50, and his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Wakenight, 43. all three person were Mount Morris residents.
State police said that the crash occurred at 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Ill. 64 and a blacktop road. The junction is located in Ogle County about two miles from the intersection of Rt. 64 and Ill. 26.
According to sate police report, the accident was a right angle collision. authorities have been unable as yet to determine the direction of the two cars involved.
Reports from the scene of the crash said that state police required almost two hours to remove the bodies from the wreckage. State police set the damage to Mrs. McCues auto at $1,500, while the care driven by Mrs. Ballard sustained $2,000 damage. The five fatalities make a total of seven auto accident deaths with in the last three days in the local area.
Lloyd Wakenight of 202 W. Brayton RD., Mt. Morris, was born 5-29-1918 in Pine Creek Twp, son of Sylvester and Vernie Mae Wakenight. He married Mary Hambley on Sept. 18th, 1949 in Dixon IL.
Wakenight was employed by Kable printing as an assistant pressman and had been a lifetime resident of Mt. Morris.
He is survived by a son, James of Oregon, two grandchildren, his father, and two sisters . Mr. And Mrs. Wakenight were members of the Church of Brethren in Mt. Morris. He was also a long time member of the Moose 1551, VFW, and American Legion.
Mrs. Mary E. Wakenight was born on 1-19-1925 in Polo. The daughter of Albert and Verna Smyth Hambley. She was also employed by Kable news as a secretary.
Besides her son and grandchildren, Mrs. Wakenight is survived by her father living in Freeport, eight brothers, Willard of Davis, Albert of Ovando MT, Lawrence of Milltown MT, Paul and Oscar of Freeport, Llewellyn of Davis, Earl of Oregon, and John of Dixon. Also eight sisters.
There will be a double funeral for the couple in the Church Of the Brethren on Sunday at 2 p.m. Conducted by Rev. Warren Hoover with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Occupation: assistant pressman: Kable Printing, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.11
Served: basic training, Aug 1943, Farragut, Idaho.91
Served: a navel gunner with the armed gaurd unit ships, Abt Oct 1943, Pacific, Hawaii, & Philippines.91
Discharged: Jan 1946, Great Lakes, IL.91
Enlisted: Navy, Aug 1943, Chicago, Cook, IL..91
Lloyd married Mary HAMBLEY on Sep 18, 1949 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL.65 Mary was born on Jan 19, 1925 in Polo, Ogle, IL,,31 died on Jul 9, 1968 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL31 at age 43, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.10 The cause of her death was car accident.
General Notes: I have obit in records
Occupation: secretary: Kable Printing, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.11
The child from this marriage was:
188 M i. Living
Living married Living
94. Nellie WAKENIGHT was born on May 12, 19201,13 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
General Notes: of Cherry Valley
Nellie married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 189 F i. Nancy SIGLER was born on Mar 23, 1937 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee, IL.
+ 190 F ii. Living
Nellie next married John M. KARR on Sep 4, 1948 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL.78 John was born on Mar 7, 1918,1,28 died on Apr 25, 1990 in Oregon, Ogle, IL1,28 at age 72, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
Soc Sec Num: 353-03-5213.28
95. June Marie WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 6, 1922 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL,1,12,13 died on Nov 28, 1997 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL1 at age 75, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
Burial Notes: Have better pic on file just need to get a copy in
General Notes: Almanac Sauk Valley Sunday 11-30-1997 p A-5
Oregon-- June Marie Cullen, 75, of 709 Monroe Street, Oregon, died Nov. 28, 1997, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mount Morris.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Church Of God, Oregon, with the Rev. Michael Hoffman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt, Mount Morris.
Mrs Cullen was born Feb. 6, 1922 in Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, the daughter of Sylvester M. and Vernie (Barnhart) Wakenight. She married Elmer V. Cullen on April 6, 1941 in Clinton, Iowa.
She was a jogger in the Roto Press Room at Kable Printing Company, Mount Morris, and was a salesperson with Avon products. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8739 in Oregon.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer; one daughter, Patricia (William) Lundholm, Cape Cod, Mass.; two grandchildren; three great -grandsons; and one sister Mrs. Nellie Karr, Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lloyd Wakenight; two half brothers Clarence and Glenn Barnhart.
June married Elmer V. CULLEN on Apr 6, 1941 in Clinton, IA 1.,12 Elmer was born on Mar 15, 1919 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,1 died on Feb 25, 2001 in Cape Cod, Mass. at age 81, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
General Notes: Telegraph 2-27-2001
Oregon- Elmer V. Cullen, 81, of Oregon died Sunday, Feb. 25, in Cape Cod, Mass. He was employed by Carnation Milk Factory in the maintenance department retiring in 1981,
Mr Cullen was born March 16, 1919, in Oregon the son of Ray and Elsie (Krauss) Cullen. He married June Wakenight on April 6, 1941 in Clinton, Iowa. She died November 28, 1997. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre of Operations, He was a member of the Oregon Church Of God, Oregon VFW 8739 and Mount Morris American Legion 143.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia (William) Lundholm of Cape Cod Mass; two grandchildren and three grat grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at The Oregon Church Of God, with the Rev. Michael Hoffman officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Finch Funeral Home, Mount Morris.
A memorial has been established to Ogle County Hospice.
Children from this marriage were:
191 F i. Living
Living married Living
192 F ii. Baby Girl CULLEN was born on Sep 2, 1948,1 died on Sep 2, 1948,1 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.1
97. Pearl Viola PAUL was born on Apr 9, 191012 and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.1
General Notes: REFN: jnag170325
Pearl married George H. HEATHER. George was born on Feb 16, 1891,1,12 died on Jul 13, 19751,12 at age 84, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.1
Children from this marriage were:
193 F i. Maxine HEATHER was born on Nov 1, 192712 and died on Feb 11, 198912 at age 61.
194 F ii. Living
+ 195 F iii. Sylvia HEATHER was born on May 3, 193012 and died on Nov 5, 199012 at age 60.
+ 196 F iv. Living
98. Alice Jeanette PAUL was born on Sep 1, 1912.12
Alice married Living
The child from this marriage was:
197 F i. Living
99. Bessie Garner PAUL 69 was born on Oct 30, 1915 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,69 died on Jul 22, 1981 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL69 at age 65, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Bessie married Glenn D. SMICE,69 son of Franklin SMICE and Myrtle REED, on Feb 4, 1935 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL.92 Glenn was born on Jan 28, 1910 in Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL, died on Sep 7, 1974 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 64, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
Marriage License: Feb 2, 1935.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 198 M i. Living
199 M ii. Glenn D. SMICE Jr. was born in 1930, died in 1955 at age 25, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
101. Living
Living married Simon DUSAVAGE. Simon was born on Feb 5, 1907 in Pittsburg, Pn, died on Jan 5, 1993 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 85, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
Children from this marriage were:
200 M i. Gerald A. "Jerry" DUSAVAGE was born on Sep 11, 1942 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died on Mar 23, 2005 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 62, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
Gerald married Living
201 M ii. Living
202 F iii. Living
102. Harry GERDES was born on Aug 12, 1902 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,71 died on Apr 2, 1994 in Long Beach, CA11 at age 91, and was buried in Long Beach, CA.
General Notes: Long Beach Calif.- Harry Gerdes, 91, Long Beach Calif., died Saturday, April 2, 1994, at a care center in Long Beach. He was born Aug. 12, 1902, on a farm northwest of Beatrice, Neb., and had worked on shipyard in Long Beach for many years prior to his retirement.
Survivors: sons, Donald of Omaha Neb., and Eugene of Oregon; daughters, Ruth Chalfant of Tennessee and Delores Troske of Michigan; brothers, Ted of Wymore Neb., and Alvin and wife Darlene; sister-in-law, Emma Gerdes of Beartice Neb.; grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna Gerdes; wife, Elva; brothers, Thomas and Earl:
Funeral services will be held in Long Beach.
Harry married Living
Children from this marriage were:
203 M i. Living
204 M ii. Living
205 F iii. Living
Living married Living
206 F iv. Living
Living married Living
105. Earl "Pete" GERDES was born on Oct 29, 1916 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,72 died on Feb 7, 1994 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE11 at age 77, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.11
General Notes: sent from Kathy Wilson
Earl "Pete" Gerdes, 77, 1220 N. Ninth St. Beatrice, died Monday morning, Feb. 7, 1994, at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1916, on a farm northwest of Beatrice and lived in the Gage Co. area most of his life. He served in the WW 11 from 1945, serving in the Army Air Corp. He was in the Ordinance Section of the South Pacific Theatre. He Theatre the Legion Of Merit Medal for exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services in the South Pacific area, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Solomon Island Campaign, Meritorious Service Unit Plaque, Headquarters World War 11 Victory Medal, American Service Medal, and the Luzon Battle Star. In 1944, he was wounded in action in the South Pacific Theatre and was hospitalized for several weeks, but stayed in the Armed Forces until the end of his tour of duty. After the service, he owned and operated a farm near Cortland and Wymore. In 1949, he became an independant builder in the Beatrice area before retiring in 1990. he was a member of the First Christian Church of Beatrice; Bitting-Norman Post 27 of the American Legion and Gedded-Thober Post 1077 Veterans Of The Foreign Wars, both of Beatrice; the Disabled American Veterans Robert Flansburg Unit 7 of Lincoln; and the Gage County Credit Union and the Gage County Genealogy Society, both of Beatrice.
Survivors: wife, Irma; daughter, Naomi Gerdes of Lincoln; brothers, Harry Gerdes of Long Beach cali., Ted Gerdes of Wymore and Alvin Gerdes and wife Darlene of Beatrice; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna (Wakenight) Gerdes; and a brother Thomas.
Funeral 10:30 am. Thursday, Feb. 10, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice, The Rev. David Stout officiating. Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. memorial established with funeral home in charge. Military graveside services conducted by Bitting-Norman Post 27 of the American Legion. Visitation at funeral home until the time of services, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice.
Earl married Living
The child from this marriage was:
207 F i. Living
108. Everett William JOHNSON 12 was born on Mar 2, 1910 in Havelock, NE,17 died on May 13, 1995 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 85, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
General Notes: Everett W. Johnson, 85, Beatrice, dies Saturday May 13, 1995, at the Beatrice Manor. He was born March 2, 1910, at Havelock and served in the Army during WW 11. He was employed at Dempster Manufacturing for 30 years and a member of the Bitting-Norman American Legion, Beatrice.
Survivors: wife, Lena; son, James and wife Connie of Lincoln; daughters, Jean Johnson of Seattle Was., and Anna Mae Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren; and two great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mae (Wakenight) Johnson; and one sister.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, the Rev. Harold Buller officiating. Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Graveside military rites by Bitting-Norman American legion Post 27 of Beatrice. Visitation: after 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home until time of service. Memorial established to the American Heart Association with funeral home in charge. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice.
Everett married Living
Children from this marriage were:
208 M i. Living
Living married Living
209 F ii. Living
210 F iii. Living
113. Theodore David WAKENIGHT was born on Oct 27, 1913 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.73
Theodore married Myrtle Bulah WHITE on Dec 8, 1939.73 Myrtle was born on Nov 2, 1916 in Sixteen, Montana73 and died in Mar 199073 at age 73.
Children from this marriage were:
211 M i. Living
212 M ii. Living
213 F iii. Living
214 F iv. Living
114. Elvera Viola WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 16, 1914 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE,17 was christened in 1926, died on Apr 5, 1996 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 82, and was buried in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Gage Co., NE.
General Notes: passed on by Kathy Wilson do not have paper of date (was on a death envelope)
Elvera Wunnenberg, daughter of Robert and Celecia (King) Wakenight, was born Febuary 16, 1914, at Beatrice, Nebraska. She was baptized in 1926, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Nebraska in 1932. She fell asleep in Jesus on Friday, April 5, 1996, at the age of 82 years, 1 month, 18 days.
She was a graduate of Beatrice High School. She married Clarence Wunnenberg on December 19, 1931, at Hiawatha, Kansas. She was a foster grandparent for 15 years at Beatrice State Developmental Center and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beatrice.
She is survived by daughters, Shirley Fenn, and husband, Jack, of El Dorado, Kansas, Jean Hohbein, and husband, Ron, of Lincoln, and Delores Wunnenburg of Lincoln; son Richard Wunnenberg, and wife, Alice, of Wichita, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Millie Wunnenberg of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; sister, Myrtle Schultz of Beatrice; brother-in-law, Harlan Wunnenberg, and wife, Ruth, of Beatrice; sisters-in-law, Virginia Wunnenberg of Florida and Viola Spilker, and husband, Ernest, of Fairbury; nine grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Cecelia (King) Wakenight; husband, Clarence; and son, Robert. Interment was in Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska.
Elvera married Living
Children from this marriage were:
215 F i. Living
Living married Living
216 M ii. Living
217 F iii. Living
+ 218 F iv. Living
219 M v. Living
115. Living
Living married Living
The child from this marriage was:
220 M i. Living
116. Living
Living married Darlene "Naomi" SMITH.17 Darlene was born on Oct 6, 191717 and died on Sep 11, 200017 at age 82.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 221 F i. Living
+ 222 F ii. Living
+ 223 F iii. Living
+ 224 F iv. Living
117. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
225 M i. Living
226 M ii. Living
227 F iii. Living
+ 228 F iv. Living
118. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
229 M i. Living
230 F ii. Living
231 F iii. Living
119. Living
Living married Howard D. LICHTY.17 Howard died in Truckee, CA..
General Notes: Howard Lichty, 52, 547 Trail Ridge Road, Lincoln, formally of Beatrice, died Tuesday, Aug, 16 in Truckee, Cali. District Agent Farmers Union Insurance Co. World War 11 Navy Veteran.
Survivors: wife, Jeannie; sons, Mathew and James, both of the home; daughter, Mrs. William (Vicky) Hussy, August, GA.; brothers, a twin, Harold of Lincoln, Richard of Wichita, Kan. and Donald of Las Vegas, Nev.; two grandchildren.
Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial: Lincoln Area Mobil Heart Team. Hodgman-Splain-Roberts Mortuary, 4040 A. Lincoln
Children from this marriage were:
232 F i. Living
Living married Living
233 M ii. Living
234 M iii. Living
126. Frances Lorean TWIGGS was born on Jul 23, 1914 in Benton Co., Arkansas and died on Nov 2, 1969 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA40 at age 55.
General Notes: Frances Twiggs married a widower with four small children. Roland Kincaid had John Kincaid, David Kincaid, Kay Kincaid and Norman Kincaid. Frances and Roland had one child together who is Roger Kincaid. He lives in Loma Linda. Roland Kincaid died in November 1998. He was one of my favorite uncles. (From Dan Hutton)
Frances married Roland Isaac KINCAID on Aug 25, 1939 in Riverside, CA. Roland was born on Dec 30, 1907 in Grayson Co, TX and died in Nov 199840 at age 90.
The child from this marriage was:
235 M i. Living
127. Living
Living married Ward Henry HUTTON. Ward was born on Nov 13, 1912 in Hanks, ND and died on Sep 29, 1987 in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon at age 74.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 236 F i. Living
+ 237 M ii. Living
+ 238 M iii. Living
+ 239 F iv. Living
128. Living
Living married Living
The child from this marriage was:
240 F i. Living
129. John OSBORN was born about 1915 in Pro Searcy. AR40 and died in 1988 in Searcy, White Co., AR40 about age 73.
General Notes: have picture in my things
John married someone.
His children were:
241 F i. Living
242 M ii. Living
130. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 243 F i. Barbara Mae SAFRANEK was born on Jun 18, 1947 in Kimball, NE28 and died on Mar 6, 1992 in Pine Bluffs, NE (Near)28 at age 44.
244 F ii. Living
Living married Living
+ 245 F iii. Living
134. Laurin Wesley WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 6, 1904 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,11 died on Apr 2, 1991 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL11 at age 86, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.11
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Rockfrod Directory 1935
Wakenight Laurin W. (Florence), works Cab. dept Nat Chair, resides 204 Daisy Field Rd.
1955
works Lathe opr Woodward Governor house 902 1/2 Montague
Laurin "Bones" Wakenight, 86, 1920 N. Main St., died at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1991, in North Rockford Convalescent Center, after a brief illness. Born Nov. 6, 1904, in Rockford, son of Millard and Emma Pahaly Wakenight. Lifelong Rockford resident, married Florence G. Callihan in Rockford on Nov. 13, 1930. Employed as a machinist by Woodward Governor: Retired in 1970 after 25 years. Also played semi-pro football for the Purple Triangles of Rockford in 1920's. Active member of the retired Y men's club and its bowling and golf leagues: member 25 years at the Retired Men's Club at Woodward Governor: active for years in community sports. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Vernon) Park and Constance (James) Bowman, Rockford: two sons, Richard (Patricia) Wakenight, Woodlands, Tex., and Ramar (Janet) Wakenight, Marshall Mich.: 12 grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren: several nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by his wife, parents, and two sisters, Dorothy and Leora.
Services at 10 a.m. Friday, April 5, in Fritzgerald & Son Funeral Home LTD., 3910 N. Rockton Ave. With David Morely, minister of education at Central Christian Church, officiating. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday 4-3
Soc Sec Num: 331-05-9198.28
Occupation: machinist, Between 1945 and 1970, Woodward Govenor.11
AKA: Bones.11
Laurin married Florence Gertrude CALLIHAN on Dec 13, 1930 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL 11,76.,93 Florence was born on Jun 23, 1911 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,93 died on Nov 10, 1990 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL76,93 at age 79, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.10,93
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1955
Wakenight Florence G. Mrs. supervisor W T Grant & Co. house 902 1/2 Montague
Obit Rockford paper
Services for Florence G. Wakenight, 79, 129 Monroe St., a life long Rockford resident, who died at 7:45 a.m. yesterday at the home of her daughter after a lengthy illiness, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fitzgerald & Son Funeral home. Burial will be in Willwood Burial Park.
She was a supervisor at W.T. Grant Company, and a member of Lincoln Park Church of Christ , and the Women's Circle of the Church.
Occupation: supervisor: W.T. Grant Company.11
Religion: : Lincoln Park Church Of Christ.11
Children from this marriage were:
+ 246 M i. Living
+ 247 F ii. Living
+ 248 F iii. Living
+ 249 M iv. Ramer Wilson WAKENIGHT was born on Sep 15, 1936 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,11 died on Dec 16, 1999 in Marshall, Mich.11 at age 63, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.1,11
135. Leora Ilene WAKENIGHT was born on Feb 3, 1906 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL45 and died on Mar 26, 1985 in Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois5 at age 79.
General Notes: Have picture of her.
Leora married John Henry GORSUCH on Oct 29, 1924 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.76 John was born on May 18, 1906 in Springbrook, Washburn Co., WI76 and died on May 22, 1983 in Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois76 at age 77.
General Notes: Have picture of him.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 250 F i. Living
+ 251 M ii. John Randall GORSUCH was born on Feb 14, 1937 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,76 died on Apr 23, 2000 in Cheryvalley, IL76 at age 63, and was buried on Apr 27, 2000 in Cheryvalley, IL.76
+ 252 M iii. Living
Sixth Generation
139. Living
Living married Victor Nelson MON. Victor was born on May 29, 1915 in Polo, Ogle, IL,91 and died on Jun 17, 1997 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 82.
General Notes: Mount Morris War Book
T/3 Victor N. Mon
Victor Mon was inducted into the Army at Camp Grant ILL.,in April 1942, and was trained at Camp Forrest, Tenn., Ft. Lewis, Wash., and at Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver Colo. He served with the Medical Detachment of the 136th Infantry, and with the 22nd Station Hospital, located in Hawaii. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged in November, 1945, at Camp Grant Ill.
Victor is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mon, and was born at Polo, May 29, 1915. He married Mrs. Neva Wakenight in December, 1941 and they have a daughter Linda Lou. He is employed in the bindery at Kable plant.
Occupation: bindery operator at Kable News: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.91
Soc Sec Num: 357-10-7263.
Children from this marriage were:
253 F i. Living
254 M ii. Living
141. Merle WAKENIGHT Jr. 12 was born on Sep 18, 1940 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Jul 23, 1996 in Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (Rockford Memorial Hospital) at age 55, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.
General Notes: more children in obit than listed, but not sure if they are step children, adopted, or his.
Rockford Register Star, Wednesday 7-24-1996
OREGONMerle Wakenight Jr, 55, died Tuesday July 23,1996, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Sept 18,1940, in Oregon, the son of Merle and Clara Glasgow Wakenight Survivors include his sons, David (fiancee, Chandra Carpenter) Wakenight Gregory (Johanna) Wakenight, George Worley Jr., Thomas O'Dowd and Ronald (JoAnna) O'Dowd, and daughters, Denise (Gary) Lindeman and Joy (Dan) Miller,all of Rockford; 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two brothers Kim (Sherry) Wakenight of Rockford and James (Donna) Wakenight of Summersville, Mo. Predeceased by parents and a brother and a sister.
Services at 11a.m. Friday, July 26, In Farrell-Holland Funeral Horne, 110 S. Seventh St, Oregon. Burial In Daysville Cemetery. Visitation from 10 a.m. to service time Friday in the funeral home. Memorial fund is being established.
Merle married someone.
His children were:
255 M i. Living
256 M ii. Living
Living married Living
257 M iii. Living
144. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
258 F i. Jennifer Lynn WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 28, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died on Dec 26, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and was buried in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
General Notes: Rockford Register Republic, 12-27-1973
Jennifer Lynn Wakenight, 28 days, 909 Furman St., died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1973, in Swedish American Hospital after a brief illness. Born Nov. 28, 1973 In Rockford, daughter of Kim and Sharon (Rogers) Wakenight. Survivors include: her parents, and one brother, Bradley, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers, Rockford; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Wakenight, Rockford, and one great-grandmother, Mrs. Lola Rogers, Evanston.
Graveside services at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, In Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Burial In Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements by SUNDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 215 N. 6th St. No visitation.
259 M ii. Living
145. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 260 F i. Living
261 M ii. Living
149. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
262 M i. Living
263 M ii. Living
150. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
264 F i. Living
265 M ii. Living
266 M iii. Living
267 F iv. Living
268 M v. Living
151. Living
Living married Living
Living next married Living
Living next married Living
The child from this marriage was:
269 M i. Living
Living next married John C. WILLIAMSON. John was born on Jan 4, 194794 and died on Feb 24, 199694 at age 49.
The child from this marriage was:
270 M i. Living
154. Living
Living married Living
Living next married Living
Children from this marriage were:
271 M i. Living
272 F ii. Living
273 F iii. Living
274 M iv. Living
155. Living
Living married Living
The child from this marriage was:
275 M i. Living
Living next married Living
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156. Margaret Susann DUSING was born on Oct 28, 1953 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,84 died on Jul 16, 2005 in Rockford Memerial Hospital Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 51, and was buried on Jul 21, 2005 in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.
General Notes: Dixon, Margaret Susann Dusing Weitzel, 51, of Dixon was called home on Saturday July 16, 2005 at Rockford Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on October 28, 1953 in Dixon to Stanley Webster and Edna Margaret Wakenight Dusing. She married Charles Junior Strow in 1973. In 1997 she married Lawrence Edward Weitzel in Iowa City, IA. He proceeded her in death on January 23, 1998. She is also Preceded in death by her parents, 3 half -brothers: Waynard, Marlow, and Donald Dusing and 1 half sister Mabel Dusing.
Margaret was a member of the Moose Club of Dixon, She enjoyed her cats, playing pool, Euchre, Riverboats, and being with her many friends and family. She was a very strong person and fought for almost three years, all the way untill the end, never wanting to give up on life. Telling us many times "I woke up today, so I am Thankful for that".
She leaves to mourn her passing 5 children: Sharon Lynn Strow of Rockford, Charles Junior Strow Jr., and Kevin Scott Strow both of Dixon, Trina Marie Weitzel and Travis Edward Weitzel both of Dixon. Grandchildren Kayla Lynn, Kymberlie Anne and Justyn Wayne Boyenga all of Dixon and Jazmine Maria Weitzel Strow of Dixon. A half- brother Eugene Edwood Dusing of Rockford, half -nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her 3 special cats, Shadow, Snickers, and Sara Weitzel.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Dixon. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of services. A memorial to the family has been established.
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.
Love you very much mom, and don't worry we know you are always watching over us.
Margaret married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 276 F i. Living
277 M ii. Living
278 M iii. Living
Living married Living
Margaret next married Lawrence "Larry" Edward WEITZEL in Dec 1997 in Iowa.84 Lawrence was born on Mar 3, 1946 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,1,81 died on Jan 23, 1998 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL1,81 at age 51, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee, IL.1,81,95
General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 1-23-98
Lawrence "Larry" Weitzel, 51, of 814 Sproul St
Died Friday Jan. 23, 1998 in his home following
A long illness. He had worked as a cement finisher
Most recently for Omega Building Services.
He was born on March 3, 1946 in Dixon to
John and Anna (Feltes) Weitzel. He married Margaret Strow.
He had attended St. Annes Grade School and Dixon High School
He served in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Travis Weitzel and one daughter
Trina Weitzel, both at home; two step-sons, Chuck and Kevin Strow,
Both of Dixon; one step-daughter, Sharon Boyenga of Dixon;
Four sisters, Joann (Loren) Munson of Dixon, Jennie (Charlos) Anderson
of Genoa, Colo., Nancy (Jack) Munson of Grand Detour and
Julia (Herman) Johnson of Harmon; three brothers, James (Molly)
Weitzel, William (Dixie) Weitzel and John (Sue) Weitzel
All of Dixon and three step-grandchildren Kayla, Kymberlie,
And Justyn Boyenga all of Dixon
Funeral services will be held Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Prayer services in Jones funeral home in Dixon followed by
A 10 a.m. mass of Christian burial in St. Patrick's Catholic Church
With Rev. John Strinini, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetary with Military Graveside Services
Provided by the Dixon Combined Veterans Group.
Vistitation will be held Sunday from 2-8 p.m. in the funeral home
With the family present from 6-8p.m. with a scripture service at 7p.m.
A memorial has been established to KSB Hospice.
We little knew that morning
that God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly
in death we do the same
It broke our hearts to lose you
but you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
the day God called you home
You left us tender memories
your love will be our guide
And though we cannot see you
you are always by our side
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
the chain will link again
Children from this marriage were:
279 F i. Living
+ 280 M ii. Living
158. Donald Eugene WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,85,86 died on Dec 16, 1993 in Prophetstown, Whitside Co., IL (In Sterling Hospital)87 at age 53, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.11
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 1-21-1942 p4 c5
Happy Birthday; Donald Wakenight, 2
Donald Wakenight
Donald E. Wakenight, 53, of Prophetstown, died Dec. 16, at CGH Medical Center.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown, burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-6 p.m. Sunday. A memorial fund has been established.
Wakenight was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Dixon, son of Raymond and Ethel (Johnson) Wakenight. He was a graduate of Rock Falls High School. On Jan. 19, 1940 (note wrong date), he married Rita Aldous in Sterling. He had been employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling, where he worked in the conditioning yard of the 24" mill until retiring in January of this year.
Wakenight was a avid gardener, and enjoyed many other things that kept him busy.
He is survived by his wife; daughters, Sonya Alden of Rock Falls, Sheila Hendrix of Sterling, Donna Wakenight, Patty Ohnen, Jennifer Wakenight, and JoAnne Wakenight all of Prophetstown; sons, Donald J. and Raymond E. Wakenight, both of Prophetstown; a grandson; his mother, Ethel Quinn of Sterling; his father of Galt; and sisters, Linda Welker of Milledgeville. (note-Its cut of there)
Soc Sec Num: 361-32-5477.28
Graduation: Rockfalls High School: Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL.11
Donald married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 281 F i. Living
+ 282 F ii. Living
283 F iii. Living
Living married Living
284 M iv. Living
285 M v. Living
286 F vi. Living
Living married Living
287 F vii. Living
288 F viii. Living
Living married Living
159. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 289 F i. Living
290 F ii. Living
Living married David Joe BERRY. David died on Jul 15, 1992 in Decator, IL12 and was buried in Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL.12
291 F iii. Living
Living married Living
+ 292 M iv. Living
163. Living
Living married Living
The child from this marriage was:
293 F i. Living
164. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
294 M i. Gerald Calvin PAUL was born on Feb 5, 1947 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,96 died on Jul 12, 1959 in Ashton, Sherman Co., NE96 at age 12, and was buried in Ashton Cemetery - Ashton, IL.96 The cause of his death was strangulation.
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Rochelle News 7-15-1959
A Lee County Coroner's Jury Sunday found the death of Gerald Paul, 12, of Ashton was caused by strangulation as a result of accidental hanging while at play.
The boy's body was found by his father, Sunday night, hanging from a rope slung over a tree limb on the families farm, southeast of Ashton
The father, Calvin Paul, said the boy had been riding his pony under a tree and apparently was caught up in a rope which he slung there while playing cowboy.
Gerald was born in Oregon, Feb 5, 1947, the son of Calvin and Joanna Paul. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Joyce, and two grandfathers, Ralph Myrath and Earl Paul
Services were held Tuesday afternoon and burial was in Ashton Cemetery.
295 F ii. Living
167. Living
Living married Mary BEARMAN. Mary was born on Sep 21, 1887 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL and died on Apr 5, 1947 in Rochelle, Ogle Co., IL at age 59.
General Notes: Rochelle News 5-9-1947
Mrs Mary Paul, 59, a resident of South 11th Street, Rochelle, died at her home here Saturday morning, April 5.
Mrs. Paul was born Sep. 21, 1887, at Mount Morris. Her husband, Edward Paul, dies five years ago. She is survived by a brother, William Bearman, Rochelle and a daughter living in Ft. Worth, TX.
Services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Unger Funeral Home, the Rev. Perry C. Horton, Church Of God pastor, officiating. Burial was at Mount Morris.
The child from this marriage was:
296 F i. Living
169. Living
Living married Ellen NIXON. Ellen was born on May 12, 1925 and died on Jan 11, 1962 in Rochelle Hospital, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois at age 36.
General Notes: Rochelle News 1-17-1962
MRS. PAUL DIES HERE
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Robert Paul, 35, Ashton, in the Farrell Funeral Home in Oregon. Burial was in the Ashton cemetery.
Mrs. Paul died Thursday in the Rochelle hospital after an illness of several months.
The former Ellen Nixon was born May 12, 1925 The daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Carl Nixon.
She was married to Robert Paul, March 27, 1943, in Brownswood, Tex. They had lived in Rockford untill moving to Ashton seven years ago.
She is survived by her parents; her husband; three sons, Robert Jr., Richard, Rodney and two daughters Linda and Lola, all at home.
Children from this marriage were:
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298 M ii. Living
299 M iii. Living
300 F iv. Living
301 F v. Living
182. Living
Living married Living
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+ 304 F iii. Living
189. Nancy SIGLER was born on Mar 23, 1937 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee, IL.
Nancy married Living
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305 F i. Living
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+ 306 M ii. Living
190. Living
Living married Living
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307 M i. Allen Everette PLASTERS was born on Sep 20, 1958,97 died on Nov 15, 1958,97 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, Illinois.10
+ 308 M ii. Timothy Allen PLASTERS was born on Apr 13, 196097 and died on Aug 30, 199797 at age 37.
+ 309 F iii. Living
195. Sylvia HEATHER was born on May 3, 193012 and died on Nov 5, 199012 at age 60.
Sylvia married Living
Children from this marriage were:
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+ 311 M ii. Living
196. Living
Living married Living
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312 M i. Living
313 M ii. Living
198. Living
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314 F i. Tracey Laree SMICE was born on Feb 18, 196469 and died on Jan 26, 1996 in Ottumwa, IA69 at age 31. The cause of her death was house fire.
Death Notes: in a house fire
218. Living
Living married Living
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317 M iii. Living
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222. Living
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223. Living
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224. Living
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324 F iii. Living
228. Living
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236. Living
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327 F ii. Living
237. Living
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329 M ii. Living
238. Living
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330 M i. Living
331 F ii. Living
239. Living
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332 F i. Living
333 F ii. Living
334 F iii. Living
243. Barbara Mae SAFRANEK was born on Jun 18, 1947 in Kimball, NE28 and died on Mar 6, 1992 in Pine Bluffs, NE (Near)28 at age 44.
General Notes: Name: JOHNSON, BARBARA
Social Security Number: 520505164
Date of Death: 6 Mar 1992
Date of Birth: 18 Jun 1947
Barbara married Living
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336 M ii. Living
245. Living
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337 F i. Living
338 M ii. Living
246. Living
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342 M iv. Living
343 F v. Living
247. Living
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345 F ii. Living
248. Living
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Living married Living
249. Ramer Wilson WAKENIGHT was born on Sep 15, 1936 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,11 died on Dec 16, 1999 in Marshall, Mich.11 at age 63, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.1,11
Death Notes: I have obit in records
General Notes: Rockford Directory 1955
Wakenight, Ramer studt resides 902 1/2 Montague
All-Time IWU Football Letternen Ramar Wakenight 1957
Faculty and Staff B.A.H.S. Class roster
name residence yrs attended
Ramer Wakenight Michigan 63 - 64
Marshall. Mich.---- Ramar W. Wakenight, 63, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 after a long illness
Mr. Wakenight was a Marshall businessman. He had lived in Marshall since 1976, moving there from Auburn. He served as president of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce from 1976-1978. He owned and operated Wheeler Insulation, Do it Yourself Center and Insulation Wholesale Supply companies.
Before moving to Marshall he had been a teacher and coach in Anderson and at Dekalb High School. He had also taught in Europe for four years, three years in Germany, and one in Spain, with the Department of Defense Overseas Schools.
He was a 25 years member of the Marshall Lions Club, including as the light bulb chairman. He received the Melvin Jones Fellows award, one of the highest awards given by the Lions. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school. He met most mornings with the Downtown Breakfast Club. He enjoyed fishing trips to Minnesota, and was a connoisseur of good foods, wine, and ice cream.
Mr. Wakenight was born Sept. 15, 1936, in Rockford, IL to Lauren and Florence (Callahan) Wakenight. They proceeded him in death.
He married Janet Linn Copley on Aug. 17, 1968, in Anderson, and she survives.
Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Trent Wilson and Lisa Wakenight of Ann Arbor , Mich.: one daughter, Tristana Linn Wakenight of Marshall: two sisters, Nancy Park and Connie Bowman, both of Rockford: one brother, Richard of granger, Ind.: and a granddaughter Shelby Suyama Wakenight.
Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Marshall. Calling is Sunday from 2-9 in Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home, 101 E. Mansion St. Marshall. Memorials are to Good Samaritan Hospice Care, the Church, Oakwood Hospital, or the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decoration Funds
E-mail sent to me that was just touching.
Dear Ms. Strow,
I played basketball at Dekalb High School in the early 1970s and was lucky enough to have had Ramer (Ramar? I always thought it was that spelling) as my varsity basketball coach.
I just wanted you to know that I had plenty of experiences with many coaches, not all of them good, but Coach Wakenight was by far the best coach I ever had and, more importantly, I was extremely impressed by his integrity. He was a straight shooter who really cared about the students he encountered, and he went out of his way to help if necessary. I always knew that whatever advice he gave me, and he did give me plenty outside of basketball, I could feel that I would be doing the right thing by following that advice. If you asked me today who was the person I most respected from my almost 20 years in school, he would top the list.
My memories of him (I can still remember what he looked like) will always be with me which I supposed is clearly verified by the fact that I have periodically looked on the internet to see if I could find what had happened to him in recent years, including today, after 35+ years. I was certainly sad to see that he had passed away almost 10 years ago.
Jeff Clark
County:Dekalb Nickname:Barons Colors:Red/White/Black
IHSAA Years:1967-present Titles:
Year Record Coach Year Record Coach
1971 03-19 Wakenight, Ramar
1972 14-08 Wakenight, Ramar
1973 14-08 Wakenight, Ramar
1974 10-15 Wakenight, Ramar
1975 11-12 Wakenight, Ramar
Living: 1991, Marshall, Mich..98
Ramer married Janet Linn COPLEY BLOOMQUIST on Aug 17, 1968 in Anderson, Indiana.99 Janet was born on Nov 5, 1942 in New London, Ohio,45 died on Apr 6, 2000100 at age 57, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 349 M i. Living
350 F ii. Living
250. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
351 F i. Living
352 M ii. Living
Living married Living
+ 353 M iii. Living
251. John Randall GORSUCH was born on Feb 14, 1937 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL,76 died on Apr 23, 2000 in Cheryvalley, IL76 at age 63, and was buried on Apr 27, 2000 in Cheryvalley, IL.76
John married Living
Children from this marriage were:
+ 354 M i. Living
+ 355 M ii. Living
252. Living
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
356 F i. Living
357 M ii. Living
Seventh Generation
260. Living
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358 F i. Living
276. Living
Living had a relationship with Living
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359 M i. Living
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362 M iii. Living
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280. Living
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(Duplicate Line. See Person 150)
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292. Living
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303. Living
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304. Living
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306. Living
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373 F iii. Living
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374 M i. Living
308. Timothy Allen PLASTERS was born on Apr 13, 196097 and died on Aug 30, 199797 at age 37.
Timothy married someone.
His child was:
375 M i. Living
309. Living
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Children from this marriage were:
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377 M ii. Living
378 M iii. Living
310. Living
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Children from this marriage were:
379 M i. Living
380 F ii. Tammy Jo PRETZSCH was born on Apr 1, 1967 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL12 and died on Jan 5, 1968 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL.12
General Notes: Dixon Telegraph
Tammy Jo Pretzsch, nine-month-old daughter of Theron and Carol Jo Early Pretzsch, 3 E. Lincoln St., died Friday evening in KSB Hospital, Dixon, following a short illness. She was born April 1, 1967.
Survivors include her parents; a brother, Ricky Dale, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Charles Pretzsch, Mount Morris; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Early, Oregon; and her great- grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Heather, Oregon.
Arrangements are being completed at the Farrell Funeral Home, Oregon.
381 F iii. Living
311. Living
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316. Living
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320. Living
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339. Living
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340. Living
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341. Living
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344. Living
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346. Living
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347. Living
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349. Living
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353. Living
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354. Living
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411 F ii. Living
355. Living
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Eighth Generation
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Living had a relationship with Living
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413 F i. Living
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