North Grove Evangelical Zion Church Cemetery, Maryland Twp., Ogle Co., IL

North Grove Zion Reformed Cemetery, Maryland Twp., Ogle County, Illinois
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ASCHE
Tobias, B. Sept. 21, 1901 D. Oct. 9, 1901
Lewis, B. Mar 27, 1900 D. Unk.
Son of: Weert and Engelina Asche
Arentje Goeman, B. Sept. 20, 1860 D. Nov 26, 1912
Berend, B. Mar 6, 1854 D. Jan 18, 1920
Engelina, B. Nov 4, 1872 D. Feb 28, 1919
Wife of Weert

BIESEMEIER
Hermine Gossmann, B. Sept. 15, 1845 D. Mar 25, 1888
Wife of: William
Rev. William, B. Feb 23, 1833 Germany D. Dec 25, 1913
Son of: Frederick and Minnie Ellerbrock Biesemeier
2nd Pastor for North Grove (1867-1901)

Jonathon T., B. Aug 10, 1868 D. Dec 22, 1870
Son of: William and Hermine
Johannes, B. Dec 23, 1864 D. Apr 12, 1870
Son of: William and Hermine

BLOESCH
Edward, B. Dec 23, 1893 D. Mar 16, 1914
Son of: Rev and Mrs. E. Bloesch
3rd Pastor for North Grove (1901-1916)

BOOTH
Darla, B. Nov 9, 1959, Freeport, Il. D. Feb 16 1997, Rockford, Illinois
Daug. of: William and Helen Kochsmeier Butler
Married: Edward Booth June 5, 1982, Forreston, Illinois
Children None

BORNEMAN
William, (Bill) B. Feb 5, 1853 Germany D. Sept 8, 1920, Forreston, Illinois
Son of: William and Anna Ratmeier Borneman
Married: Amelia Kielsmeier ( Molly), Nov. 30, 1882, Forreston, Ill.
Children: Wilhelmina Hoch (Minnie)

Amelia, B. Dec 19, 1855, Germany D. Dec 22, 1924, Forreston, Ill.
(Kielsmeier) Wife of: William
(Molly came to the U.S. in 1868)

BOWER
Dorothea, B. Oct 26, 1834 D. Sept 23, 1900
(Moring) Wife of: Charles E.A.
Charles E.A., B. Apr 16, 1829 D. Jun 30, 1865

BREMMER
Henry, B. Feb 4, 1878 D. Feb 25, 1879
Son of: H & W

BROCKMEIER
Christian Henry, B. Oct 12, 1866, Forreston, Il. D. Aug 15, 1954, Santa, Rosa, TX.
Son of: Christian Sr. and Fentje Luitjens Brockmeier
Married: Johanna Biesmeier, Oct 2, 1894
Children: Gladys Kloepping, Lloyd, Elmer, Elvira Genandt,
Irene Koning, Roy
Christian Henry, B. Apr 29, 1827, Germany D. Jun 8, 1904, Forreston, Ill.
Son of: Christoph and Elizabeth Brockmeier
Married: Fenjte Richtsmeier, June 16, 1856
Children: Trena Steffa, Elizabeth Stukenberg, Christian,
Fena Staufacker, Mary, Wilhelmina Stukenberg
Ella Drake, Karl

Fentje, B. Aug 20, 1833, D. Feb 23, 1875, Forreston,
Wife of: Christian
Christoph, B. Oct 18, 1793 Germany D. Oct 22, 1869, Forreston, Ill
Son of: Christian
Married: Elizabeth Brockmeier, Died in Germany, 1841
Children: Frederick, Christian, Dorothea Dammeier, Elizabeth Potorf
Minnie Keeler, Henry, Christ came to U.S. with children in May 1948.
Christ name was Richtsmeier ( Died in son's burning home)

Christian, B. Jul 23, 1853 D. Jun 17, 1862

Harmon, B. Nov 20, 1859 D. Aug 17, 1860, 9 mo, 29 d.
Son of: D. & V.
Karl (Carl) B. Feb 11, 1875 D. Aug 22, 1875
Son of: Christian and Fentje
Caroline, B. Aug 30, 1819 D. Apr 19, 1864, 44 y,10 m, 29 d
Wife of: Heine
Heine B., Jun 8, 1813 D. Jan 28, 1864, 50 y, 7 m, 21d
Son of:
Married: Caroline
Lloyd, B. Jun 14, 1879 D. Mar 8, 1898
Roy E., B. Dec 28, 1908, Forreston, Il D. Jan 5, 1995, Forreston, Ill
Son of: Christian and Johanna Biesemeier Brockmeier
Married: Harriet Solace Oct 24, 1931, North Grove Church
Children: Duane, Joyce Schmidt, Reva
Harriet, Solace B. Nov 17, 1913, Snohomish, Wash. D. Non 17, 2003, at home Forreston, Ill
Daug of: Lester and Laura Crain Solace
Wife of: Roy
Johanna, B. Aug 22, 1873 D. Dec 26, 1913
(Beisemeier) Wife of: Christian

BUTLER
William C., B. Aug 10, 1927, Ogle Cty. D. Oct 29, 2002, Polo, Illinois
Son of: Harry and Orail Davison Butler
Married: Helen Kochsmeier, Oct 21, 1960, Forreston, Illinois
Children: Darla Booth and Twila
World War II Veteran, U.S. Army, France and Germany
World War II Victory Medal

CHRISTJANS
George, B. Oct 15, 1895, Avon SD, D. Jun 29, 1975, Baileyville, Ill.
Son of: Ede and Jennie Genandt Christjans
Married #1 Evelena Kilker, Apr 29, 1920
Married #2 Ruth Funk, Mar 10, 1943
Children: Arlene Klooster, Step Daug. Darlene Snyder
World War I Veteran, Private
Evelena, B. Jun 7, 1894, Forreston, Il. D. Jan 17, 1938, Forreston, Il.
(Kilker) Wife of: George
Daug. of: August and Elizabeth Vietmeier Kilker
Ruth, (Funk) B. Jan 13, 1911, Ogle County D. Jun 29, 1992, Freeport, Il.
Wife of: Arthur Funk, married December 29, 1931
Daug of: Jacob and Minnie Meyer Busker

COLBERT
Judith Ann, B. 1943 D. 1979

CROENE
Christian, B. Oct 30, 1850 D. March 13, 1863

CROSS
Eugene A., B. Apr 20, 1932, Adeline, Il. D. Apr 13, 1979, German Valley, Il.
Son of: John and Marjorie Jacobs Cross
Married: Alice Schoenhardt, Jun 3, 1957, Forreston, Il.
Children: Peggy, Pamela, Penny, and Pattie,
Death from Tractor accident.

DE GRAVE
Tjark, B. Apr 16, 1854 D. Jul 15, 1904
Ihne, B. Nov 14, 1816 D. May 29, 1895
Gretje, B. Mar 22, 1825, D. May 25, 1890
(Kassens) Wife of Ihne

DRAKE
Henry Sr., B. Dec 26, 1842, Germany D. Oct 15, 1937, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Christian and Friedericke
Married: Caroline Verwohlt Mar 5, 1871
Children: Henry Jr., Karoline Folkerts, Frederick, Edward, Richard,
and Ida Stukenberg. Came to Forreston abt 1875
Caroline, B. Jan 14, 1846, Germany, D. Apr 10, 1925, Forreston, II.
(Verwohlt) Wife of: Henry Sr.
Frederick, B. Oct 7, 1878, Forreston, Il. D. Feb 7, 1956, Forreston, Il.
Arthur E., B. Jul 3, 1897 D.Feb 25, 1922
Son of: Henry and Caroline, Never married
Ella, B. Mar 9, 1873, Germany D. Oct 7, 1960 Forreston, Il.
(Brockmeier) Daug of: Christian and Fentje Luitjens Brockmeier
Wife of: William
William, B. Dec 4, 1871, Forreston, Il. D. May 25, 1946, Rockford. Il.
Son of: Henry and Caroline
Married: Ella Brockmeier, Feb 27, 1896, Forreston, Il.
Children: Arthur, Agnes Rademaker, Oscar, Clarence, and Ellice Prasse
Clarence H., B. Dec 11, 1904, Baileyville, Il. D. Feb 11, 1929, Freeport, Il.
Son of: William and Ella, Never married
Christ A., B. 1852, Germany D. Apr 3, 1933, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Christian and Friderike
Married: Mary Bornemann, Dec 27, 1881, Forreston, Il.
Children: Albert and Ann ( Both adopted)
Mary C., B. Sep 9, 1859, Forreston, Il. D. Oct 5, 1937, Forreston, Il.
(Borneman) Daug. of: William and Anna Borneman
Wife of: Christ A.
Edward C., B. Dec 26, 1879, Forreston, Il. D. Jan 6, 1945, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Henry and Caroline
Married: Bertha Prasse, Jan 25, 1910, Eleroy, Il.
Children: Viola Hoch/DeVries, Melvin, Ellen Brooks
Bertha L., B. Jan 25, 1884, Lena, Il. D. Nov 3, 1966, Forreston, Il.
(Prasse) Daug. of: August and Caroline Prasse
Wife of: Edward (Died at home of Edward and Viola Hoch)
Henry Jr., B. Dec 31, 1873, Forreston, Il. D. Feb 20, 1956, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Henry and Caroline
Married: Minnie Kaney Mar 20, 1902, Baileyville, Il.
Children: Alfred, Jesse, Sadie Geiser, Hulda Trei
Minnie E., B. Nov 5, 1878, Forreston, Il. D. Feb 20, 1938, Forreston, Il.
(Kaney) Daug. of: Lewis and Minnie Zumdahl Kaney
Wife of: Henry Jr.
Jesse W., B. Nov 27, 1904, Forreston, Il. D. Sept 28, 1951, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Henry and Minnie Kaney
Married: Irene Buss, Sept 22, 1936, Forreston, Il.
Children: Richard Johnson (nephew raised as their own son )
Died of bulbar polio while on a fishing trip in Minnesota Page 3
Irene A., B. Nov 6, 1906, Forreston, Il. D. Aug 18, 2001, Freeport, Il.
(Buss) Daug. of: Ben and Kate Eikamp Buss
Wife of: Jesse W.
Richard A., B. Oct 18, 1882, Forreston, Il. D. Sept 4, 1947, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Henry and Caroline
Married: Fannie Staufacker, Nov 4, 1915, George, Iowa
Children: Leona Laible
Fannie B., B.Feb 2, 1892, George, Iowa D. Sept 12, 1992, Freeport, Il.
(Staufacker) Daug. of: Gustav and Fena Brockmeier
Wife of: Richard A.
James E., B. Oct 28, 1946, Freeport, Il. D. Aug 3, 1976, Shannon, Il.
Son of: Melvin and Betty Ballard
Married: Sylvia Hamon, Aug 15, 1968, Freeport, Il.
Children: Kevin and Keith
Vietnam Veteran U,S, Army, SP5
Died from self inflicted gun shot wound.
John C. B.Feb 10, 1949, Freeport, Il. D. Apr 6, 1966, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Melvin and Betty Ballard
John burned to death trying to save his friend in a car accident
Betty, B. July 29, 1927, Freeport, Il. D. Aug 23, 2003, Freeport Hospital
(Ballard) Daug of: Lee Roy and Arley Lestikow Ballard
Wife of: Melvin Drake
Melvin E., B. Mar 12, 1913, Forreston, Il, D, Aug 31, 1982, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Edward and Bertha Prasse
Married: Betty Ballard, Sept 15, 1945, Mount Morris, Il.
Children: James and John
Oscar W., B. Jan 14, 1901, Baileyville, Il. D. Jan 1, 2001, Freeport, Il.
Son of: William and Ella Brockmeier Drake
Married: Orletta Mae Fosha, Oct 16, 1929, German Valley, Il.
Children: Kenneth
Orletta M., B. Jun 24, 1901, Maryland Township D. Sept 24, 1998, Freeport, Il.
(Fosha) Daug of: Henry and Mary Fosha
Wife of: Oscar W.

EICKMAN
Ludwig B. 1807 D. 1878

FITMEIER (Believe s/b VIETMEIER)
Wilhelm, B. Sept 20, 1822 D. Aug 28, 1877, 54 y,11 m,8d

FOSHA
Frederick, B. Mar 2, 1872 D. Mar 9, 1872
Son of: John and M
John, B. Jan 12, 1834, Prussia D. Nov 10, 1901, Baileyville. Il.
Son of: Frederick and Dorothea Spielman
Married: Wilhelmina Schueneman, Feb 24, 1856
Children: Henry, Anna, Johanna, Elizabeth Biesemeier, Emma, Frank,
Daniel, William, Dora and John
Wilhelmina, B. Jan 1, 1838, Germany D. Dec 23, 1919, Ogle County, Il.
Daug of: Henry Schueneman and Johanna Seifert
Wife of: John
Daniel, B. Nov 7, 1853 D. July 7, 1855, 2y, 8m, Gun accident
Son of: Friedrick and Dorothea Spielman
Johanna, B. Mar 23, 1881, D. Aug 22, 1968
Daug. of: Henry and Mary Staufacker Fosha
Not married

Henry C., B. Sept 14, 1879, German Valley, Il. D. Nov 22, 1954, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Henry and Mary Staufacker Fosha
Not married
Henry, B. Sept 27, 1848, Forreston, Il D, Sept 10, 1928, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Frederick and Dorothea Fosha
Married #1 Elizabeth Slueter
Children: Orletta Drake, Henry, Johanna, Ellen Kaney, and Henry
Mary, B. June 17, 1861, Germany, D. Jan 2, 1914, German Valley, Il.
(Staufacker) Daug. of: Peter and Mariah Garwig Staufacker
Wife of. Henry
Mary came to the U.S. in 1870

FOSHAGE
Heinrich, B. Feb 5, 1876 D. Aug 16, 1876
Son of: Heinrich and M. Elizabeth Schluter
Elizabeth, Frau B. Aug 18, 1834 D. Mar 16, 1876
(Schluter) Wife of: Heinrich
Children: Heinrich
Friedrick, B. Oct 28, 1803, Germany D. Mar 5, 1878
Married: Dorothea Spielman
Children: Henry, Mary, Lewis, William and John
Dorothea, Frau B. Sept 15, 1809, Germany D. Feb 6, 1892
(Spielman) Wife of: Friedrick

FUNK
Alvin G., B. May 12, 1901, Ogle County, Il. D. Jul 26, 1965, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Otto and Tena Wichman Funk
Married: Mabel Kilker, Feb 5, 1925, North Grove Church
Children: Robert and Daughter (died) (Rootsweb)
Mabel Jenny, B. Dec 15, 1898, German Valley, Il. D, Sept 26, 1996, Polo, Il.
(Kilker) Daug of: August and Elizabeth Runte Kilker
Wife of: Alvin
Helen B. 1932 D. 1933

FUSHA
Lewis, B. Aug 25, 1858 D, Dec 11, 1862
Cazena, B. May 29, 1852 D. Dec 26, 1862

GENANDT
Allen, H. B. 1932
Son of: Louis and Lena Runte Genandt
Rowena B. 1935
Wife of: Allen
Gordon E., B. 1958 D. 1971
Kenneth M., B. Feb 14, 1990 D. Mar 4, 1990, 2 1/2 months old , Oak Lawn, Il.
Son of Todd and Lisa De Vine Genandt
Grandparents are Allen and Rowena

GERWIG
Infant (Henry) B. Nov 7, 1865 (?) D. Oct 17, 1869

GUSTAFSON
Richard A., B. 1947
Barbara, B. 1948
(Kinney) Wife of: Richard
Frederick A., B. Oct 12, 1973, Freeport, Il. D. Oct 12, 1973, Freeport, Il.
Son of Richard and Barbara Kinney Gustafson, Died at birth
Jason A., B. Apr 17, 1978, Freeport, Il. D. Apr 17, 1978, Freeport, Il.
Son of Richard and Barbara Kinney Gustafson, Died at birth

HAGEMANN
Herman, B. June 14, 1820 D. Jan 4, 1875
Verlon G., B. Sept 21, 1918, Baileyville, Il. D. Dec 13, 1921, Baileyville, Il.
Son of: Christian and Augusta Kilker Hagemann (Diphtheria)
Lucille, B. June 17, 1917, Baileyville, Il. D. Dec 23, 1921, Baileyville, Il.
Daug of: Christian and Augusta Kilker Hagemann (Diphtheria)
Ruth, B. Oct 18, 1914 D. Jan 24, 1922
Daug of: Christian and Augusta Kilker Hagemann (Diphtheria)
Christian F., B. Nov 16, 1885, Mount Morris D. Jul 11, 1967, Shannon, Il.
Son of: Harm and Hermina Weegens Hagemann
Married: Augusta Amelia Kilker Feb 5, 1913 (?)
Children: LeRoy, Ruth, Lucille, Verlon, Lois Stebbins, Leonard, Melvin,
Ray, and Harvy
Augusta, B. Dec 23, 1892, German Valley, Il. D. Sept 26, 1961, Baileyville, Il.
(Kilker) Daug of: August and Elizabeth Vietmeier Kilker
Wife of Christian F.
Harvey H., B. Nov 4, 1932, Freeport, Il. D. Jun 7, 1950, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Christian and Augusta Kilker Hagemann (Motorcycle accident)

HASSEBROEK
Antje Sweers, B. Mar 21, 1805 D. May 25, 1865 married

Willem Hassebroek, 1799-1853

HEEREN
Folrick, B. Jul 23, 1854 D. Aug 7, 1868

HOCH
Walter J., B. Feb 17, 1917, Forreston, Il. D. Dec 20, 1987, Shannon, Il.
Son of: Christian and Minnie Borneman Hoch
Married: Lucile Webner, Jun 29, 1938, Dubuque, Ia.
Children: Leona Beyer, and Twin daughters who died at birth
Lucille S., B. Apr14, 1920, Orangeville, Il. D. Oct 8, 2000, Freeport, Il.
(Webner) Daug of: John and Henrietta Kubly Webner
Wife of: Walter
Orletta A., B. Aug 2, 1957, Freeport, Il. D. Aug 2, 1957, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: Walter and Lucile
Christ W. Jr., B. Dec 16, 1879, Riley, KS, D. May 28, 1958, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Christian and Friederika Drake Hoch
Married: Minnie Borneman, Sep 12, 1905, North Grove Church
Children: Elizabeth Kochsmeier, Edward, Walter, and
Ellice Nicodemus
Minnie, B. Oct 2, 1883, West Grove, Il. D. Dec 3, 1935, Forreston, Il.
Wilhemina, daug of: William and Amelia Kielsmeier Borneman
(Borneman) Wife of: Christ Jr.
Edward C., B. Nov 29, 1910, Forreston, Il. D. Dec 13, 1974, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Christian and Minnie Borneman
Married: Viola Drake, Jun 1, 1936, Springfield, Il.
Children: Linda Auman and Karen Meyer
Viola L., B. Apr 18, 1911, Forreston, Il. D. Dec 13, 1985, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: Edward and Bertha Prasse Drake
Wife of: Edward Hoch, 1st Marriage
Wife of: Cyril DeVries, 2nd Marriage

HUNDERTMARK
Albert, B. Apr 8, 1899, Ogle County, Il. D. Apr 14, 1987, Rockford, Il.
Son of: Frederick and Augusta Wilke Hundertmark
Married: Ethel Schreiber, Feb 1, 1923, Freeport, Il.
Children: Mae, Lyle, Elden, Ronald, and Waldo
Ethel, B. Jul 24, 1899, German Valley, Il. D. Oct 1, 1979, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: Issac and Minerva Bouray Schreiber
Wife of: Albert

KANEY
Oscar C., B. Jul 2, 1889 D. Jul 5, 1899
Son of: Henry and Sophia Biesemeier Kaney
William A., B. Sept 14, 1885 D. Jan 19, 1907
Son of: Henry and Sophia Biesemeier Kaney
Henry, B. Dec 25, 1848 D. Oct 11, 1888
Son of:
Married: Sophia Biesemeier 1879
Children: William, Oscar, Jesse, Edwin, Albert, and Henry
Sophia, B. Nov 4, 1857, Lena, Il. D. Feb 27, 1934, Freeport, Il.
(Biesemeier) Daug of: Frederick and Minnie Biesemeier
Wife of: Henry
John H., B. Jul 17, 1896, Forreston, Il. D. Jul 15, 1986, Santa Fe, N. Mex.
Son of: John and Wilhelmina Kloepping Kaney
Married: Helen Sawtelle, Mar 25, 1925, Elgin, Ill
Helen, B. Apr 27. 1899. Elgin Il. D. May 12, 1973, Santa Fe, N. Mex.
(Sawtelle) Wife of: John H.
Jesse W., B. Jun 17, 1881, Forreston, Il. D. Feb 17, 1971, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Henry and Sophia Biesemeier Kaney
Married: Edith Ratmeyer Feb 8, 1906, Forreston, Il.
Children: Ethel, Melvin, Robert, Floyd and Daug who died
Edith E., B. Jun 16, 1883, Forreston, Il. D. Mar 17, 1980, St. Paul, Mn.
(Ratmeyer) Daug of: Henry and Elizabeth Zumdahl Ratmeyer
Wife of: Jesse W.
Walter B., B. Sept 21, 1890, Forreston, Il. D. Dec 23, 1970, Freeport, Il.
Son of John and Minnie Kloepping Kaney
Married: Forence Schreiber, Oct 24, 1917
Children: Warren, James, and Ruth Beckman
Florence M., B. Oct 13, 1893, Forreston, Il. D. Jan, 1980, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: George and Mary Mayer Schreiber
Wife of: Walter B.
Oliver, B. 1903 D. 1908
John H., B. 1848 D. 1919
Wilhelmina, B. 1859 D. 1931
Wife of:
Edwin F., B. Sept 13, 1883 D. Jun 22, 1950
Son of: Henry and Sophia Biesemeier Kaney
Married: Celia Zumdahl, Jan 24, 1925, Forreston, Il.
Children: Phyllis Rowland, Virginia Heath, Elain Long, and Paul
Celia L., B. May 27, 1899 D. Jun 23, 1987
(Zumdahl) Daug of : William and Sarah Gerwig Zumdahl
Wife of: Edwin F.
Edgar F., B. Sep 21, 1892 Baileyville, Il. D. Mar 28, 1977, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Lewis and Minnie Zumdahl Kaney
Married: Mae Gerwig, Nov 18, 1917, Freeport, Il.
Children: Helen Stauffer, Glenn, and Marvin
Mae E., B. Aug 12, 1895, Baileyville, Il. D. Sept 15, 1975, Polo, Il.
(Gerwig Daug of: Henry and Elsie Heeren Gerwig
Wife of: Edgar F. KANEY
Irven, B. May 16, 1885, Forreston, Il. D. Apr 2, 1964, Freeport, Il.
Son of: August and Elizabeth Zumdahl Kaney
Married: Clara Zumdahl, Jun 29,1910
Married Bertha Long, Jun 1935, She died Mar 11, 1958
Children: Edward and Step daug. Eunice Hildebrandt
Clara E., B. Dec 15, 1885 Forreston, Il. D. Nov 9, 1931 Freeport, Ill.
Zumdahl) Daug of: Henry and Anna Biesemeier Zumdahl
Wife of: Irven
Edward E., B. Oct 6, 1912, Freeport, Il. D. Dec 18, 1996, Madison, WI
Son of: Irven and Elizabeth Zumdahl Kaney
Married #1 Helen Veh Jan 28, 1939, Gibsonberg, Ohio
Married #2 Jane Arndt, Oct 21, 1994, Geneva, WI
Children: Michael, Marica Cook, and Step sons Michael and Bill
Jane, B. Feb 13, 1915, D. Jul 16, 1999, Freeport. Il.
(Becker) Daug of: Alfred and Ruby Kurtz Becker
Wife of Edward Kaney and Carl Arndt, Carl buried at Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois
1st marriage to Carl, Feb 27, 1936 B. Feb 4, 1913 D. Nov 11, 1990
Helen, B. Feb 22, 1913, Gibsonberg, Ohio D. Feb 5, 1989, Rockford, Il.
(Veh) Daug of: Fred and Marcia Long Veh
Wife of: Edward
Vada M. B. Jul 28, 1918, Freeport, Il. D. Jan 8, 2004, Rockford, Il.
Daug of: Elmer and Ida Moring Vietmeier
(Vietmeier) Wife of: Robert Kaney
Robert V., B. Aug 26, 1917, Forreston, Il. D. Mar 30, 1987, Marco Island, FL.
Son of: Jessie and Edith Ratmeyer Kaney
Married Vada Vietmeier, Jun 7, 1941, Ogle County, Il.
Children: Gary, Sharon Hovanes, and Terry
W W II Veteran, Air Corp., Owned & Operated Kaney Furniture Store
Henry, B. Feb 25, 1887, Forreston, Il. D. Jul 1973, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Henry and Sophia Biesemeier Kaney
Married: Ellen Fosha , Sept 11, 1913, Colorado Springs, CO
Ellen E., B. Jul 8, 1891, Forreston, Il. D. Jul 11, 1973, Forreston, Il.
Daug of: Henry and and Mary Stauffacker Fos
Martha E., B. Jun 9, 1898, Baileyville, Il. D. Oct 18, 1989, Mount Morris, Il.
Daug of: Lewis and Minnie Zumdahl Kaney

Joan F. Miller KANEY
B May 14, 1935, Savanna, IL
D Apr 12, 2007, Freeport, IL
w/o James J. Kaney
m Sep 14, 1958, Brookville, IL

KEEP

Doris D. Kochsmeier Keep
B Apr 17, 1945, Forreston, IL
D Aug 21, 2006, Polo, IL
1st m Douglas Kubly
2nd m Clifford Keep, May 1, 1980

Clifford Keep
B May 24, 1940, Freeport, IL
D Nov 25, 2006, Forreston, IL

KERLEY
Esther Lea, B. Dec 1, 1924, Ogle County, Il, D. Jan 24, 2000, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: John and Beatrice Sebring Markman
Children: William and Steven

KIELSMEIER
Anton, B. Apr 21, 1815 D. Feb 11, 1890
Wilhelmina, B. Aug 24, 1816 D. Mar 16, 1892
Wife of: Anton

KILKER
William, B. Mar 26, 1835, Germany D. Mar 26, 1889, 54 y
Son of: Christian and Johanna Hagemann Kuehlker
Married: Brechtje, 1836-1917 2nd wife William
Katherine, B. 1826, Germany D. 1871 1st wife William
August C., B. Dec 8, 1860 D. Mar 15, 1863
Son of: William and Katherine Kilker
Marie, B. Sep 11, 1859 Il. D. Mar 3, 1863
daug of: William and Katherine Kilker
Johanna, B. Aug 16, 1858, Il. D. Mar 1, 1863
Daug of: William and Katherine Kilker
August, B. Aug 29, 1841, Germany D. Feb 16, 1917
Elizabeth, B. Jun 1, 1845 D. Nov 18, 1909
Wife of: August
Clara S., B. Feb 10, 1885, Ogle Cty D. Jan 18, 1963, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: August and Elizabeth Kaney Kilker, Not married
Elsie l., B. 1888 D. 1947
August C., B. Jul 23, 1863, Bailleyville, Il. D. May 14, 1944, Forreston, Il.
Son of: William and Trena Kilker
(Rootsweb) Married: Elizabeth Vietmeier, Mar 19, 1891, Ogle County, Il.
Children: Amanda Hagemann, Augusta Hagemann, Evelena Christjans
Elmer and Ervin. August died mowing his yard.
Elizabeth, B. May 7, 1869, Ogle County, Il. D. Jul 1953, Byron, Il. {Lizze)
(Vietmeier) Daug of: William and Elizabeth Richtmeyer Vietmeier
Wife of: August C.
August F. C., B. 1870 D. Jan 21, 1939
Married: Elizabeth Runte, Jan 6, 1897, Forreston, Il.
Children: Edwin, Glen, Mabel Funk, Elmer, and Irvin
Elizabeth, B. Aug 9, 1878, Forreston, Il. D. Aug 19, 1968, Forreston, Il,
Daug of: Henry and Amelia Rusenberg Runte
Wife of: August F. C.
Willma A., B. Aug 6, 1933, Gilmore, IA. D. Sep 16, 2001, Forreston, Il.
(Saxby) Daug of: William and Zelda Helfrich Saxby
Married: Wallace Kilker, Jun 22, 1951, Forreston, Il.
Children: Russell, Randall, Kirk, Valerie, and Meredith
Ervin, B. 1905 D. Jan 23, 1947
Married: Dorothy Hartje, Nov 24, 1927
Children: Phyllis Ascher, Rowena Genandt, and Shirley Vietmeier
Dorothy, B. Nov 14, 1909, Leaf River,Il. D. Apr 18, 1994, Freeport, Il.
(Hartje) Daug of: William and Louse Kriemeyer Hartje
Wife of: Ervin

KIRCHOFF
Christian B. Nov 20, 1827 D. Jan 30, 1866

KLAPP
Rogena B., B. Unk D. Unk
Daug of:

KOCHNE
C. H. Edward, B. Dec 14, 1879 D. Apr 24, 1884

KOCHSMEIER
George H., B. Jan 1, 1912, Western, NE. D. May 25, 1990, Dixon, Il.
Son of: William and Martha Wilke Kochsmeier
Married: Elizabeth Hoch, Feb 8, 1939
Children: Helen Butler and Doris Keep
Elizabeth E., B. Sep 16, 1906, Forreston, Il. D. Jan 14, 1976, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: Christian and Minnie Borneman Hoch
Wife of: George Kochsmeier
Daniel A., B. Feb 26, 1920, Liberty, NE D. Jun 30, 1991, Forreston, Il.
Son of: William and Martha Wilke Kochsmeier
Married: Unk.
Children: Douglas, Stephen, Edward, Daniel Jr., Charles, Ruth, Ann

Step Daug. Helen Schowalter

KOEHNE
Heinrich, B. Dec 25, 1848 D. Oct 11, 1888
Clarence, E. B. Jun 28, 1895 D. Mar 19, 1896
Daug of: L. And M.
Sylvia L., B. Apr 10, 1890 D. Mar 20, 1892
Daug of: A. and E.
Herbert W., B. Nov 15, 1891 D. Feb 17, 1892
Son of. L. and M.
Ezra A., B. Nov 27, 1886 D. Mar 5, 1888
Son of: A. and E.
Heinrich, B. Mar 9, 1817 D. Aug 21, 1899
Elizabeth, B. Mar 24, 1817 D. Oct 12, 1897
(Voshage)
Lewis, B. Apr 17, 1851 D. Jun 2, 1911
Married: Minnie Zumdahl Mar 9, 1876, West Grove Church, Lincoln Twp.
Minnie, B. Jan 12, 1855 D. Mar 11, 1925
(Zumdahl) Wife of: Lewis
Lewis A., B. 1887 D. 1919
Anna L., B. 1880 D. 1922

KOENIG
Ruth Ann, B. 1936 D. 1938
Daug of: Arend and Helen

KOLLER
Sarah C., B. Dec 19, 1876 D. Jan 6, 1877
Daug of: H. and C.

KONING
Tracy, B. 1903 D. 1924
(Gerwig)
Velma L., B. 1920 D. 1923
Arthur Lee, B. 1939 D. 1940
Son of: Arend and Helen
Margaret M., B. 1945 D. 1946
Daug of: Arend and Helen

Eggo, B. 1874 D. 1930
Fannie, B. 1876 D, 1933
Wife of: Eggo
Edward, B. Sep 20, 1907 D. Jan 21, 1908
Son of: E. and E.
Helen F., B. Oct 17, 1908, Damascus, Il. D. Nov 10, 2001 Freeport, Il.
Daug of: Clayton and Anna Wittenmeyer Kraft
Wife of: Aaron
Arend, B. Jun 22, 1901, Ogle County, Il, D. Feb 6, 1970, Forreston, Il,
Son of: Eggo and Fannie Kerkhoff Koning
Married: Helen Kraft, Oct 15, 1927, DeKalb, Il,
Children: Walter, Kenneth, Maurice, Clarence, Alice Truckenmiller,
Shirley Rife. One son and Two daug. died.
Lois Elaine, B. Aug 8, 1939
Daug of: Eggo and Mary

George, B. Sept 14, 1899, Silver Creek Twp. D. Dec 29, 1996, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Eggo and Fannie Kerkhoff Koning
Married: Florence Ida Moran, Nov 21, 1923, North Grove Church
Children: Darlene Furst, Willard, Robert, Larry, Doris Kilker, and
Carol Hageman
Florence L., B. Jan 31, 1905, Florence Station, Il. D. June 18, 1998, Shannon, Il.
Daug of: George and Ida Patow Moran
Wife of: George
Eggo, B.Feb 1, 1911, Baileyville, Il. D. Dec 17, 2000, Byron, Il.
Son of: Eggo and Fannie Kerkhoff Koning
Married: Mary Hastings, Feb 6, 1936, Pearl City, Il.
Children: Irvin, Ralph, Glenn, and Lois Elaine
Mary H., B. Feb 28, 1910, Martintown, WI. D. Apr 23, 2000, Freeport, Il.
(Hastings) Daug of: Frank and Lena Brown Hastings
Wife of: Eggo
Thomas Jr., B. Sept 15, 1897, Steph. County, Il. D. Aug 14, 1990, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Eggo and Fannie Kerkhoff Koning Sr.
Married: Irene Brockmeier, Oct 14, 1926, Addison Park, Il.
Children: Mary Hayunga, Norma, and Anna Runkle
Irene, B. Jul 10, 1905, Forreston, Il. D. Oct 26, 1983, Freeport, Il.
(Brockmeier) Daug of: Christian and Johanna Biesemeier Bockmeier
Norma B. 1932
Daug of: Thomas and Irene Brockmeier Koning
William, B. Mar 12, 1896, Steph. County, Il D. Mar 11, 1993, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Eggo and Fannie Kerkhoff Koning Sr.
Married: Tracy Gerwig, Mar 1920, She died Apr 5, 1924
Married: Sadie Ruter Wubbena, Oct 12, 1948, Shannon, Il.
Children: Lillian Gronewald, Step Daug's Leone Frey and
Roseanna Dietmeier, (1) Daug, died
Sadie, B. Apr 12, 1904, Ogle County, Il. D, Jan 29, 1987, Rockford hospital
(Ruter) Daug of: Hesper and Anna Pankuck Ruter
Wife of: William Koning

Norma J. Koning
B Jun 24, 1932, Ogle County, IL
D Apr 21, 2005, Freeport, IL
not married

KRAMER
Emmet Woods, B. Feb 13, 1915, Streator, Il. D. Jan 31, 1974, Freeport, Il.
Son of: William and Bertha Woods Kramer
Married: Ruth Richards, Oct 14, 1942, Kirkville, MO.
Children: Pamela Hayenga, Donna, and Debra

KROWSAGE
Wilhelmina, B. Apr 23, 1824 D. Apr 6, 1897

KRULL
Emke, B. Sep 6, 1831 D. Aug 24, 1883
1st wife of: Jannes
Marenke B. May 26, 1836 D. Dec 19, 1906

2nd wife Jannes
Jannes, B.Sept 11, 1833 D. Dec 25, 1905

Kuehlker is German Spelling for Kilker:

KUEHLKER
Frederick, B. May 14, 1876 D. Oct 11, 1877
Son of: Christian and Maria
Christian, B. Mar 22, 1807, Germany D. Dec 6, 1875, came to U.S. 1848
Son of:
Married: 1st Johanne Hagemann
Johanne, B. Mar 6, 1802 D. Sept 14, 1887
Hagemann Page 11
Maria, B. Jun 27, 1845, VA, D. Mar 24, 1877
Fosha Daug of:
Wife of: Christian Kilker 1837-1907

KUHLKER
Lydia, B. Feb 11, 1871 D. Apr 11, 1871
Daug of: Christian and Marie Fosha Kuhlker
John, B. Jun 16, 1870 D. Jun 16, 1870
Son of: W.and T.
Johanne, B.Aug 15, 1865 D. Apr 1, 1876
Katharine, B. Apr 1826 D. Jun 19, 1871
Wife of: W.
Christian F., B.Mar 26, 1863, Illinois D. Jan 9, 1866
August F., B. Jul 7. 1871 D. Oct 23, 1875

LAIBLE
Raymond A., B. Mar 18, 1916, Freeport, Il. D. Mar 6, 1995, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Raymond and Amelia Hagemann Laible
Married: Leona Drake, Sep 20, 1941
Children: Richard, Jim, and Francine Wohlford
Leona A., B. Aug 31, 1916, Forreston, Il. D. Jun 27, 2004, Freeport, Il., Parkview Home
(Drake) Daug of: Richard and Fannie Staufacker Drake
Wife of: Raymond Laible

LUBOWSKY
Selma, B.1864 D. 1927 (Mother)

LUCK
Catharina, B. Mar 23, 1812 D. Apr 7, 1880
Wife of: Johan

MARKMAN
Walter J., B. Aug 21, 1912 D. May 8, 1981, Galesburg, Il.
Dale H., B. Feb 25, 1922, Gladstone, Il. D. Feb 1, 1984, Waukegan, Il.
Son of: John and Beatrice Sebering Markman
World War II Veteran, Teck. 5
John H., B. 1881 D. 1934
Beatrice B., 1883 D. 1949
(Sebering) Wife of: John

MEIER
Friedrick, B. Jun 13, 1834 D. Oct 13, 1910

MEINDERS
Albert, B. 1865 D. 1946
Fannie, B. 1867 D. 1929
(Kilker) Wife of: Albert
Tina Elizabeth, B. Aug 10, 1895, Forreston, Il. D. Jan 23, 1982, Freeport, Il.
Daug of: Albert and Fannie Kilker Meinders

MICHELS
Karl, B. 1832 D. Nov 13, 1863

MILLER
Ida, B. Jul 15, 1896 D. Mar 20, 1897
Daug of: Karl and Amelia Millier
Karl, B. 1870 D. 1943
Amelia, B. 1871 D. 1956
Wife of : Karl
William H., B. Nov 15, 1905 D. Aug 16, 1989

MON KEMEIER
Johanne, B. Jun 29, 1851 D. Jul 19,1887, 36y 24d
Wife of: H.

MORING
Florence M., B. Oct 3, 1917, Forreston, Il. D. Aug 4, 1991, Rockford, Il.
(Alberts) Daug of: John and Rena DeWall Alberts
Married: Mervin Moring, Nov 21, 1939, Forreston, Il.
Children: Larry, and Luann Walton

MOTTER
Aaron, B. May 8, 1862, Leaf River, Il. D. Feb 12, 1956 German Valley, Il.
Son of: Leonard and Elizabeth Motter
Married: Martha Ann Pipher, Dec 22, 1881, Lic # 6033
Children: Mrs. John Reemtsma and Mrs William (Minnie) Ratmeyer

MROZEK
Unknown B. Unkown

MYERS
Flossie, B. Unkown

NICODEMUS
Harry, B. Feb 23, 1918, Cedarville, Il. D, Nov 13, 1970, Rockford, Il.
Son of: Louis and Mary Johnson Nicodemus
Married: Alice Hoch Feb 16, 1946, Forreston,Il.
Children: Walter and Harry Jr.
World War II Veteran : PFC, Co. M 409th Infantry of Illinois
Ellice, B. Jun 28, 1926, Forreston, Il. D. Jan 20, 2007, Freeport, IL
Daug of: Christian and Minnie Borneman Hoch
Wife of: Harry Nicodemus, Sr.

NORMAN
Trientje, B. Aug 4, 1864 D. Aug 18, 1901
Wife of: H,

OTTO
Christoph, B. Jun 2, 1805 D. Aug 3, 1863

PABBT
Daniel, B. Jan 10, 1839 D. Sept 28, 1866

PAUL
Conrad, B. Oct 17, 1809 D. Feb 22, 1884
Elizabeth, B. May 28, 1817 D, Sept 28, 1891, 74y, 4m, 28d
Wife of: Conrad

PRASSE
Ellice, B. Dec 11, 1909, Forreston, Il. D. Oct 25, 2004
Daug of: William and Ella Brockmeier Drake
Wife of: William Prasse, B. Feb 23, 1906 D. Feb 2, 1978
Buried Chapel Hill Freeport, Il. Married: Sep 23, 1906, Eleroy, Il.
Children: Helen Genandt, Charlene Koelling, and Keith

RATMEYER
Christian, B. Apr 8, 1842, Germany D. Sept 10, 1928, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Fredrick and Wilhelmina Stapperfend Ratmeyer
Married: Christine Grewe, Apr 29, 1877
Children: Hermine Zumdahl, Louise , Anna, Heinrich, Matilda
William, Theodore, and Herbert
Christine, B. May 4, 1855, Germany D. Apr 29, 1916, Forreston, Il.
(Grewe) Daug of: Johann and Johanne Amelung Grewe
Wife of: Henry
Henry/Henrich B. Dec 7, 1844, Germany D. Feb 5, 1921, Forreston, Il.
Son of: Fredrick and Wilhelmina Stapperfend Ratmeyer
Married: Elizabeth Schure, Apr 27, 1873
Children: Martha, Wilhelmina Wubbena, Edward, Edith, and
stepchildren, Elizabeth, Fred, August, William
Elizabeth, B. Aug 25, 1840 D. Oct 23, 1919, Forreston, Il.
(Schure) Daug of: Heinrich and Maria Schure
Wife of: Henry
Matilda, B. May 11, 1887 D. Jan 24, 1986
Daug of: Christian and Christine Grewe Ratmeyer
Not married.

REINDERS
Henry, B. 1849 D. 1924

Bina, B. 1852 D. 1916
Wife of: Henry

RUBENBERG
Luetta, B. May 6, 1878 D. Oct 19, 1878
Daug of: E. and E.

RUSENBERG
Christoph, B. Feb 1, 1814 D. Dec 15, 1887
Wilhelmina, B. Dec 23, 1824 D. Sep 22, 1895
Wife of: Christoph

RUNKLE
Junior E., B. Apr 1, 1933 D. Aug 3, 1989
Son of: Irven and Lucy Shippy Runkle
Married: Anna Koning, Jun 16, 1962, Forreston, Il.
Children: Thomas and Cherie

RUNTE
Wilimine, B. Oct 6, 1833 D. Jun 12, 1876, 43y, 8m, 7d
Wife of: Simon
Oscar S., B. 1891 D. 1956
Minnie E., B. 1896 D. 1977
Leona D., B. 1918 D. 1931

SCHULTZ
Henry C., B. Apr 11, 1901, JoDaviess Cty., Ill. D. Jan 25, 1982, Freeport, Il.
Son of: John and Caroline Wachter Schultz
Married: Alice Marcum
Children: June Purvis
Alice I., B. Apr 28, 1911 D, Feb 1976, Forreston, Il.
(Marcum) Wife of: Henry

SCHURE
Heinrich, B. Jun 17,1805 D. Dec 11, 1889, 84y, 5m, 24d
Marie, B. Jan 27, 1807 D. Aug 8, 1882
Wife of: Heinrich

SCHWARZE
Paul H., B.Mar 13, 1925, Ellsworth, Wisc. D. Jan 9, 2003, Madison, Wisc.
Son of: Rev Robert and Emma Lubnow Schwarze
Married: Dorothy Moore, Oct 17, 1953, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Children: Ruth Miche, Tim, Steve, and Mark
World War II Veteran, 3rd Marine Division, Gaum
Received the Purple Heart, Missionaries to Indonesia

SIEDENDURR
Anna L., B. Sep 21, 1806 D. Nov 24, 1878
Wife of: F.

SNEEK
Josephine, B. 1873 D. 1932
Daug of: Fred Toedtman
Wife of: Evert

SNYDER
George C., B. 1886 D. 1954

Clara, B. 1883 D. 1949
(Fosha)

STEFFA
Oliver B., B. 1865 D. Oct 29, 1927
Son of:
Married: Trena Brockmeier, May 29, 1900
Children: Elizabeth Stukenberg, Mrs William Drake,
Mrs Gustas Staufacker, Mary, Minnie Stukenberg,
and Christ
Trena, B. Feb 9, 1858, Maryland Twp. D. Jun14, 1936, Forreston, Il.
Daug of: Christ Brockmeier
Wife of: Oliver B.

SJOBERG
Marian R., B. Apr 24, 1921, Forreston, Il. D. Oct 25, 1997, Freeport, Il.
(Meinders) Daug of: Walter and Rose Tentler Meinders
Wife of: John, 2nd marriage, 1st marriage, Ralph Benell
Children: Gary Benell, Robert Benell, Jerry Sjoberg, Carol Meador,
Patricia Folk, Linda Riese, Joyce, Ellis, Judy Benell Colbert
John B. D.

STEBBINS
Lois A., B. Oct 2, 1922 D.

STEINHAGEN
Alwine J., B. Mar 6, 1896 D. Jun 23, 1896
Daug of: C. and L.
Christian, B. Feb 16, 1871 D. May 6, 1899
Elizabeth, B. 1869 D. 1934
Wife of: Christian

STUCKENBERG
Stone only (August and Elizabeth)

STUKENBERG
Henry C., B. Feb 23, 1853 D. Apr 6, 1906
Elizabeth, B. Jan 7, 1857 D. Mar 17, 1950
Wife of: Henry C.
August F., B. Feb 26, 1884 D. Nov 17, 1916
Johanna B. Jan 4, 1869 D. Dec 23, 1893
(Brockmeier)
Lewis F., B. 1879 D.1948
Son of: Dennis and Lena Martin Stukenberg
Married: Ida Drake, Mar 2, 1915, North Grove Church
Children: Arnold
Ida A, B. Apr 28, 1885, Forreston, Il. D. Dec 25, 1973, Forreston, Il.
(Drake) Daug of: Henry and Caroline Vervoldt Drake Sr.
Wife of: Arnold
August, B. 1860 D. 1933
Elizabeth, B. 1861 D. 1939

TIMMER
Dorata, B. 1829 D. Oct 27, 1866
Wife of: D.
Adela E., B. Feb 4, 1897 D. Mar 18, 1897
Daug of: K. and E.
Sohnchen, B. Sept 2, 1898 D. Sept 2, 1898
Son of: K. and E.
Ida A., B. Aug 29, 1877 D. Jan 21, 1919
Daug of: Henry and Mary
Charles S., B. Sept 28, 1864 D. Dec 12, 1927
Elizabeth, B. Sept 30, 1866 D. Jun 29, 1912
Mary A., B. Jul 4, 1841 D. Oct 5, 1924
Wife of: Henry
Henry L., B. Oct 27, 1827 D. Dec 24, 1901
Floretta, B. May 25, 1895, Baileyville, Il. D. Aug 14, 1971, Lincoln, Il.
Daug of: Charles and Elizabeth Kilker Timmer
not Married, Cremated Page 15
Esther Lea, B. Dec 1, 1924 D. Jan 24, 2000

TIMMON
August, B. Nov 26, 1872 D. May 16, 1876
Joliana, B. Jul 2, 1870 D. Mar 16, 1876
Heinrich, B. Mar 25, 1861 D. Mar 25, 1876
Son of: H. and M.
Married B. Apr 21, 1868 D. Oct 2, 1898

Daug of: H. and M.

TOEDTMAN
Frederick, B. Oct 4, 1821 D. Jan 28, 1914
Son of:
Married: Elizabeth
Children: Mary, Ella, Elizabeth Basse, August, Edward, Henry,
Minnie Garkey, Josephine Sneek, and Fred
Elizabeth, B. May 17, 1832 D. Oct 16, 1911
Wife of: Frederick
August, B. 1868 D. 1940
Son of Fred and Elizabeth
Ella, B. 1860 D. 1939
Daug of: Fred and Elizabeth
Mary, B. May 28,1858, Forreston, Il D. Feb 11,1939, Forreston, Il.

TREI
Robert E., B. Jul 12, 1907, Forreston, Il. D. Jun 25, 1999, Lena, Il.
Son of: Alderk and Catherine Link Trei
Married: Elsie Gesin, Mar 29, 1933, Oregon, Il.
Children: John, Judy Meyer and Joan Sethi
Elsie I., B. May 6, 1910, Maryland Tnsp, Il. D. May 13, 1998, Lena, Il.
(Gesin) Daug of: Earl and Nellie Timmer Gesin
Wife of: Robert

TRIEB
Friedrich, B. Nov 21, 1824 D. Feb 19, 1867
This in church book

VIETMEIER
Elizabeth, B. Nov 24, 1857 D. Oct 10, 1859
Heinrich, B. Sept 18, 1873 D. Oct 22, 1873
Son of: H. and L.
Bertha A., B. Apr 9, 1860 D. Feb 1, 1862
Maria J., B. Sept 9, 1877 D. Aug 3, 1878
Daug of: H. and E.
Lewis, B. 1867 D. Unk.
Son of: F. and S.
Wilhelm, B. Sept 6, 1859 D. Oct 10, 1859
Sophie, B. Dec 30, 1872 D. Feb 9, 1873, 1m, 11d
Daug of: F. and S.

VOSHAGE
Emile L., B. D. Dec 13, 1862

VOSHAGE
Harm, B. Apr 17. 186? D. Apr 27, 1868
Son of: L. and E.

VOSSHAGEN
Heinrich, B. 1771 D. Jun 3, 1862 91y

WAACK
Jon W., B. Sept 7. 1962, Freeport, Il. D. Jun 2, 1987, Chicago, Il
Son of: David and Nancy Rogers Waack
Married: Laurie Vietmeier, May 24, 1986
Veteran, U.S. Army, Pvt., Served in Germany
Died waiting for a heart transplant at Hines Veteran Hospital

WAGNER
Wilhelmine, B. Jun 12, 1880 D. Jul 8, 1881
Daug of: John and Maria
Heinrich, B. May 19, 1868 D. Aug 30, 1868
John, B. Jul 5, 1832 D. Oct 24, 1913
Maria, B. May 30, 1841 D. Feb 1, 1897
Wife of: John
John F., B. Jun 25, 1986, Rockford, Ill. D. Jun 25, 1986, Rockford, Ill
Son of: Robert and Peggy Cross Wagner
Joshua E., B. Nov 16, 1872 D. Dec 10, 1912

WESSEL
Fritz, B. 1825 D. Oct 25, 1863

WESSELL
Sophia, B. Apr 25, 1852 D. Apr 28, 1874
Wife of: Henry

WIETMEYER
Liehr, B. Jun 21, 1837 D. Jan 11, 1855
Maria, B. Dec 20, 1858 D. Oct 1, 1859
Klibe, B. Jan 6, 1860 D. May 28, 1862
Wilhelm, B. Jan 19, 1855 D. Apr 21, 1856

WILKEN
Henry D., B. May 14, 1904, Baileyville, Il. D. Feb 18, 1966, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Dirk and Martha Busker Wilken
Married: Fannie Koning, Dec 6, 1932, Forreston, Il.
Children: Dale, Leo, Marcella Kiefer and Donna
Fannie, B. Jun 22, 1913, Baileyville, Il. D. May 1, 2001, German Valley, Il.
(Koning) Daug of: Eggo and Fannie Kerkoff Koning Sr.
Wife of: Henry

ZUMDAHL
Walter A., B. Mar 8, 1895 D. Aug 9, 1895
Henry, B.Sept 27, 1860, Shasta, CA D. Jan 12, 1918
Son of: Frederick and Elizabeth Schuere Zumdahl
Step Son of: Henry Ratmeyer
Married: Anna Biesemeier, Oct 9, 1884, Eleroy, Ill.
Anna, B. Jan 1, 1863, Eleroy. Il. D. Sept 22, 1930, Freeport, Il.
(Biesemeier) Daug of: Frederick and Wilhelmina Beehrmann Biesemeier
Wife of: Henry
Virgil, B. Nov 28, 1915 D. Oct 8, 1983
Daug of: Edward and Clara Schmertman Zumdahl
Not married
Edward Henry, B. Jul 30, 1890 D. Sept 23, 1969, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Henry and Anna Biesemeier Zumdahl
Married: Clara Schmertman, Nov 26, 1914, Stephenson Cty. Il.
Frederick, B. Jul 21, 1826 D. Oct 26, 1870

Frederick K., B. Jun 4, 1907, Forreston, Il D. Nov, 1977, Forreston, Il.
Son of: William and Sarah Gerwig Zumdahl
Married: Myrtle Denekas, Aug 7, 1953
Children: Celea Kaney, Frederick and Ervin,
Foster son Richard Gustafson
Myrtle E., B. Jul 18, 1915, German Valley, Il. D. Jul 13, 1976, Forreston, Il.
( Denekas) Daug of: Robert and Alice Schleifer Denekas
Wife of: Frederick K.
Ervin, B. Sept 4, 1903 D. Oct 16, 1908
Son of; William and Sarah Gerwig Zumdahl
Sarah G., B. May 18, 1875, Maryland Twp., Il. D. Jan 21, 1950. Forreston, Il.
Daug of: Charles and Fredericke Hickstein Gerwig
Wife of: William
Raymond R., B. 1912 D.
Married Agnes Miller, Aug 26, 1951, Ridott, Il.
Children: Marth Hooley, Ruth and Warren
Agnes M., B. Feb 22, 1916, Ridott Twp., Il. D. Apr 17, 1985, Freeport, Il.
(Miller) Daug of: William and Mary Ackerman Miller
Wife of: Raymond
Donna, B. Sept 4, 1942, Freeport, Il. D. Sept 4, 1942, Freeport, Il.
(Twin) Daug of: Frederick, Died shortly after birth
Darlene, B. Sept 4, 1942, Freeport, Il. D. Sept 4, 1942, Freeport, Il.
(Twin) Daug of: Frederick, died shortly after birth
August, B. Aug 14, 1867, Forreston, Il. D. Jan 5, 1940, Freeport, Il.
Son of: Frederick and Elizabeth Schure Zumdahl
Married: Hermine Ratmeyer, Apr 3, 1927 and
Mary Anna Kilker, Feb 20, 1890
Children: George, Minnie, Luella Daniels,
Benjamin, and Elmer
Anna, B. 1867 D. Sept 13, 1921
(Kilker) Wife of: August
Clara, B. Jul 29, 1888, Freeport, Il.D. Dec 20, 1978, St. Petersburg, Fl.
Daug of: Louis and Charlotte Schwartz Schmertman
Wife of: Edward Zumdahl
Children: Anna Zumdahl
Hermine C., B. Dec 24, 1877, Germany D. Sept 22, 1969, Forreston, Il.
(Ratmeyer) Daug of: Christian and Christine Grewe Ratmeyer
Wife of: August
She came to the U.S. at the age of two and one half
Frederick C., B. 1864 D. Nov 10. 1930, Ohio
Children: Mrs Stephan Orme
Assisted in building North Grove Parsonage
Emily, B. Dec 15, 1868 D. 1926
Wife of: Frederick
Esther, B.Jan I, 1898 D. Oct 1, 1937
William J., B. 1870 D. 1936

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North Grove Evangelical Zion Church Cemetery
Maryland Township, Ogle County
Forreston, Illinois

Edited and Compiled By
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Freeport, Illinois
2003-2004 updated 2007

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