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• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Pearl Winnifred Walker

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Pearl Winnifred Walker was born on 22 January 1905 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: She and Harold Mcdonald were married on 29 December 1927 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 10 March 1953, at age 48, in York, York, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹

• Alt. Marriage: She has conflicting marriage information of 27 December 1927 and Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO. She was married to Harold W. McDonald December 27, 1927, at Belleville, Kas.²
• Obituary: Her obituary was published in March 1953 in Nebraska, United StatesBGO. Mrs. Harold McDonald, residing east of Geneva, passed away at the General hospital in York, Neb., Tuesday, March 10, 1953 aged 48 year, 1 month and 18 days. Death followed a lingering illness, during several months of which she was hospitalized.
  Pearl Winnifred Walker, daughter of Cyrus and Martha Walker of Geneva, was born on a farm near Geneva, January 22, 1905. She graduated from Geneva high school with the class of 1923. She was employed in Geneva until 1927.
  She was married to Harold W. McDonald December 27, 1927, at Belleville, Kas. To this union were born three children, two daughters, Elinor and Martha Kay, and one son, Richard.
  She is survived by her husband, three children, parents, two sisters, Mrs. George Schropfer of Geneva and Mrs. Ray Serk of Edgar, and two brothers, Ray Walker of Otis, Col., and Francis Walker of Geneva.
  Mrs. McDonald was a quiet, home loving mother and wife. Her castle was her home. Here she loved and served and gave her all. No service was too great or small, whether in her own home or that of loved ones, to be overlooked.
  The funeral service was held at the Hrubesky-Farmer funeral home Friday, March 13, at 2 p. m. Revs. Maude V. Mann and Milford G. Vance officiated. The ministry of music was by Mrs. O .E Nelson, who sang two songs accompanied by John Nelson. Pallbearers were Willard Havel, Earl Koahler, Vincent McLaughlin, Millard Podesak, Henry Rohla and John Stech. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.
  The Nebraska Signal March 1953.²
• Christening: Pearl Winnifred Walker was christened on 13 March 1953 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 09:39:00

Citations

1. [S178] Notes from Linda Walker to Wendy Bergerud in April 1996
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, Pearl Winnifred Walker McDonald, 69097869.

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Doris Carmen Walker

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Doris Carmen Walker was born on 9 March 1907 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: She and George L. Schropfer were married on 29 December 1927 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 27 June 1974, at age 67, in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹

• Christening: Doris Carmen Walker was christened in June 1974 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.²

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 11:09:00

Citations

1. [S179] Linda Walker's Notes, received in April 1996.
2. [S178] Notes from Linda Walker to Wendy Bergerud in April 1996

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Dorothy Ellen Walker

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Dorothy Ellen Walker was born on 1 May 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: She and Dwight M. Rosenquist were married on 29 December 1927 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 11:16:00

Citations

1. [S47] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Ray Arthur Walker

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Ray Arthur Walker was born on 14 December 1911 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Lorna D. Koch were married on 19 January 1934 in Shickley, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: He died on 29 September 1992, at age 80, in Yuma, Yuma, Colorado, United StatesBGO.¹

• Christening: Ray Arthur Walker was christened on 2 October 1992 in Otis, Washington, Colorado, United StatesBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S47] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Francis Dwain Walker

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Francis Dwain Walker was born on 27 November 1921 in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.
• Marriage: He and Maxine Ruth Franzen were married on 11 October 1946 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Shirley Robinson were married on 16 February 1958.¹
• Death: He died on 3 September 2006, at age 84, in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.²

• Obituary: His obituary was published in September 2006 in Nebraska, United StatesBGO. Francis Dwain Walker, son of Cyrus and Martha Loghry Walker, was born at the farm home in Fillmore county on November 27, 1921. He passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, at the Bryan/LGH East medical Center in Lincoln at the age of 84 years, nine months and six days. He was one of five children in the family.
  Francis attended School District No. 7 to the eighth grade, and then District 75 High School and graduated with the class of 1939.
  He went to Oklahoma several summers following the wheat harvest back. The first fall he harvested in Boone, Iowa, west of Ames. The following fall he went to Wayne County to help with the fall harvest. He went to work for Lauber Seed Farms in 1941. They also had a seed store in York at that time.
  Francis entered the service on October 8, 1942, and was sent to Hawaii for six weeks basic training. He was assigned to the 160 Infantry 40th Division in the southwest Pacific. After the Philippine Island Campaign, his unit was provided with amphibious training in preparation for the final strike in Japan. President Truman ordered the bombs dropped on Japan, which saved countless American lives. His division was then sent to Korea to get the Japanese out of the hills and sent them home.
  After three years without a furlough and 85 points service time, he returned to the states and was honorably discharged on November 27, 1945, with the rank of Staff Sergeant on his 25th birthday. Francis returned home and to his employment at Lauber Seed Farms.
  In October 1946, he was married to Maxine Franzen and to them three children were born'97Dwain, Alicia and Randal. Maxine passed away at the early age of 32, giving her little time to see the three children grow up. Francis married Shirley Robinson in February of 1958, and to them two children were born'97Mark and Brenda.
  Francis continued to work at Lauber Seed Farm for 60-plus years, helping to produce hybrid seed corn and was dedicated to the growth of the company. He then retired and moved with his family into town.
  Francis, better known as Cy, was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion where he held several offices, including commander for two terms.
  Cy loved to read and enjoyed spending time with his friends at the coffee shop. He was a loving husband and devoted father.
  Francis was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Maxine, sisters, Pearl McDonald and Carmen Schropfer, brother, Ray Walker and grandson Michael Rhodes.
  He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children Dwain and wife Linda; Alicia Rhodes; Randal and wife, Kathy, Mark and wife Brenda, Brenda and Chris Armknecht, sister Dorothy Serk; grandchildren, Stephanie Walker, Rich Rhodes, Tim Rhodes, Brian Rhodes, Ron Walker, Chad Walker, Lori Nunnenkamp, Andrea Bolte, Amanda Walker, Tyler Walker, Makenzy Walker and Tyler Armknecht, 12 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends who will miss him.
  Funeral services were conducted from the United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 7, with Rev. Ron Harris officiating.
  Susan Kleinschmidt accompanied Delwin Myers who sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art."
  Casket bearers were members of the Geneva V.F.W. Samuel J. Marsh Post No. 7102.
  Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery.
  The Nebraska Signal September 2006.²

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 13:55:00

Citations

1. [S47] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, Francis Dwain "Cy" Walker, 68978525.

Maxine Ruth Franzen

Biography

• Birth: Maxine Ruth Franzen was born on 3 January 1925 in Strang, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.
• Marriage: She and Francis Dwain Walker were married on 11 October 1946 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 1 May 1957, at age 32, in York, York, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.²

• Obituary: Her obituary was published. Maxine Ruth Franze, daughter of Henry and Lily Franzen, was born January 3, 1925. She passed away after an extended illness May 1, 1957 at the age of 32 years, 3 months and 28 days.
  The first years of her life were spent on a farm near Bruning, Neb. Later the family moved to a farm near Geneva.
  Maxine graduated from Geneva High school with the class of 1942. She then took employment with the telephone company as a switch board operator. She served both the city office and the Fairmont Air Base Office.
  She was united in marriage with Francis Walker October 11, 1946. To this union were born three children, two sons, Randy, Aged 7, and Dwain, aged 9, and one daughter, Alicia, aged 8. She served her family faithfully, receiving much enjoyment from her children.
  She was baptized and joined the Geneva Evangelical United Brethren church at an early age. She was active in the Homebuilders and her children attend Sunday school regularly.
  She was an only child. Both of her parents preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Francis, and three children Dwain, Alicia and Randy, and many other relatives and friends.
  She was a loyal member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, serving as chaplain and in other official positions.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Geneva Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev. Wayne L. Schreurs officiating. Mrs. James Hanlin was soloist. She was accompanied by Mrs. Gay Fisher. The selections were "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," "Abide With Me" and "Lead Kindly Light." Pallbearers were Willis Biegert, Ralph Hedden, Donald Hurst, Albert Naimon, Hartly Steyer and Ed Srajhans. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.²

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 13:58:00

Citations

1. [S47] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, Maxine Ruth Franzen Walker, 60121747.

Shirley Robinson

Biography

• Marriage: Shirley Robinson and Francis Dwain Walker were married on 16 February 1958.¹

• Last Edited: 18 January 2018 13:49:00

Citations

1. [S47] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud

Harold Mcdonald

Biography

• Birth: Harold Mcdonald was born on 21 July 1902 in Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBG.¹
• Marriage: He and Pearl Winnifred Walker were married on 29 December 1927 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: He died on 14 January 1970, at age 67, in Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹

• Alt. Marriage: He has conflicting marriage information of 27 December 1927 and Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO. She was married to Harold W. McDonald December 27, 1927, at Belleville, Kas.³

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 09:43:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, Harold McDonald, 69097905.
2. [S178] Notes from Linda Walker to Wendy Bergerud in April 1996
3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, Pearl Winnifred Walker McDonald, 69097869.

George L. Schropfer

Biography

• Birth: George L. Schropfer was born on 27 July 1904 in Ohiowa, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Doris Carmen Walker were married on 29 December 1927 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: He died on 22 February 1983, at age 78, in Fairmont, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 11:11:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, George Lewis Schropfer, 6930394.
2. [S179] Linda Walker's Notes, received in April 1996.

John W. Martin

Biography

• Marriage: John W. Martin and Rebecca Ann Jones were married on 31 March 1873 in Eddyville, Mahaska, Iowa, United StatesBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 10 August 2023 16:17:00

Citations

1. [S29] Ancestry.com, "Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1809-1992," index, Ancestry.com Operations, INc., Ancestry.com, accessed 6 Feb 2016), Rebecca A. Jones marriage to John W. Martin.

• Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Victor Lynn Nelson^1,2,3,4

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Victor Lynn Nelson was born on 28 February 1897 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United StatesBGO.⁵
• Marriage: He and Ethel Edna Overgaard were married on 15 June 1918.³
• Death: He died on 16 December 1950, at age 53, in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3

• Name: Victor Lynn Nelson was also known as Victor Lindagard Nielsen.
• Alt. Birth: He has conflicting birth information of 28 February 1897 and Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3
• Occupant: Victor was an occupant at the residence of Niels Jensen Nielsen on 2 June 1900 in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Nels G. Nelson, born in Sep. 1864, age 35, born in Denmark, both parents born in Denmark, immigration year 188, married nine years, farmer.
  2) Mary Nelson, wife, born in Mar 1867, age 33, married nine years, born five children, born in Denmark, both parents born in Denmark.
  3) Annie M. Nelson, daughter, born in Mar 1892, age 8, born in New York.
  4) Harry A. Nelson, son, born in Feb 1894, age 6, born in New York.
  5) Jennie Nelson, daughter, born Aug 1895,age 4, born in New York.
  6) Vietor Nelson, son, born Feb 1897, age 3, born in New York.
  7) Meta Nelson, daughter, born Nov 1898, age 1, born in South Dakota.^5,6
• Census: He appeared on the census on 21 April 1950 in Delaware, Lincoln, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) Victor Nelson, age 52, married, born in New York, farmer.
  2) Ethel Nelson, age 53, wife, born in South Dakota.⁴

• Last Edited: 24 May 2022 11:11:00

Citations

1. [S208] Janet Murphy, Murphy, Janet, 1988 Update, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Sep 2018, Victor L Nelson (1897–1950), 84718057, citing Riverview Cemetery, Centerville, Turner County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Christin Bartels (contributor 47440162).
3. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
4. [S1126] SD, Lincoln Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Delaware, enumeration district (ED) 42-9, sheet 13, household 99, lines 13-14, Victor Nelson household, accessed 24 May 2022
5. [S161] South Dakota, Yankton County, 1900 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T623, Gayville, enumeration district (ED) 350, p. 1, dwelling 10, family 13, Nels G. Nelson household, accessed 21 May 2020
6. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 21 May 2020, Andrea M. Nielsen (24 Mar 1867–1 Dec 1910), 107857107, citing Trinity Danish Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gayville, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by ADD (contributor 46942490).

Dwight M. Rosenquist¹

Biography

• Birth: Dwight M. Rosenquist was born on 21 October 1907.¹
• Marriage: He and Dorothy Ellen Walker were married on 29 December 1927 in Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: He died on 23 May 1951, at age 43.¹

• Last Edited: 3 October 2017 11:15:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, Dwight M. Rosenquist, 101003000.
2. [S47] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud

Lorna D. Koch

Biography

• Marriage: Lorna D. Koch and Ray Arthur Walker were married on 19 January 1934 in Shickley, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 18 January 2018 13:49:00

Citations

1. [S47] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud

• Relationship: 4th cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Duane Dodson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Duane Dodson was born on 18 September 1933 in Frontier, Nebraska, United StatesBG.^1,2
• Death: He died on 25 December 2016, at age 83, in Maywood, Frontier, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.²

• Last Edited: 11 October 2017 10:27:00

Citations

1. [S162] Irene Loghry's (?) notes to Wendy Bergerud in September 1966
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 11 Oct 2017, Duane Dodson, 174460943.

• Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Henry Loghry

Parents

• Last Edited: 20 March 2019 17:05:00

• Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Metha L. Nelson^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Metha L. Nelson was born on 17 November 1898 in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,4,3
• Marriage: She and Peter A. Jacobsen were married in 1923 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United StatesBGO.^5,6
• Death: She died on 25 November 1959, at age 61, in Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,5

• Occupant: Metha was an occupant at the residence of Niels Jensen Nielsen on 2 June 1900 in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Nels G. Nelson, born in Sep. 1864, age 35, born in Denmark, both parents born in Denmark, immigration year 188, married nine years, farmer.
  2) Mary Nelson, wife, born in Mar 1867, age 33, married nine years, born five children, born in Denmark, both parents born in Denmark.
  3) Annie M. Nelson, daughter, born in Mar 1892, age 8, born in New York.
  4) Harry A. Nelson, son, born in Feb 1894, age 6, born in New York.
  5) Jennie Nelson, daughter, born Aug 1895,age 4, born in New York.
  6) Vietor Nelson, son, born Feb 1897, age 3, born in New York.
  7) Meta Nelson, daughter, born Nov 1898, age 1, born in South Dakota.^4,7
• Household Member: Metha appeared in the household of Peter A. Jacobsen in a census on 8 April 1950 in Riverside, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Peter A. Jacobson, head, age 57, married, birth place Denmark, farmer.
  2) Metha L. Jacobson, wife, age 57, birth place South Dakota.
  3) Audrey Jacobson, daugher, age 5, birth place South Dakot.³

• Last Edited: 1 May 2022 09:21:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 30 Apr 2020, Metha L Jacobsen (1898–1959), 176804574, citing Union Cemetery, Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Becky (contributor 47506159).
3. [S865] SD, Clay Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Riverside, enumeration district (ED) 14-11, sheet 8, household 67, lines 6-8, (Peter A. Jacobson family), accessed 1 May 2022
4. [S161] South Dakota, Yankton County, 1900 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T623, Gayville, enumeration district (ED) 350, p. 1, dwelling 10, family 13, Nels G. Nelson household, accessed 21 May 2020
5. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Deaths: Peter A. Jacobson," 5 Feb 1973, p. 2, col. 4; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 1 May 2022).
6. [S207] "New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018." Database and images., (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 1 May 2022); entry for Peter R. Jacobsen and Metha L. Nelson's 1923 marriage.
7. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 21 May 2020, Andrea M. Nielsen (24 Mar 1867–1 Dec 1910), 107857107, citing Trinity Danish Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gayville, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by ADD (contributor 46942490).