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- Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry
Pearl Winnifred Walker
F, #1101, b. 22 January 1905, d. 10 March 1953
Parents
- Father: Cyrus Saylor Walker (b. 12 May 1878, d. 8 September 1953)
- Mother: Martha Elizabeth Loghry (b. 12 April 1878, d. 27 August 1953)
- 1905
- 192722Alt. Marriage | Harold Mcdonald27 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesShe has conflicting marriage information of 27 December 1927 and Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United States. She was married to Harold W. McDonald December 27, 1927, at Belleville, Kas.Citation: 2
- 192722Marriage | Harold Mcdonald29 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesAge 25Birth 21 July 1902 | Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 14 January 1970 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesCitation: 1
- 195348ObituaryMarch 1953 | Nebraska, United StatesHer obituary was published in March 1953 in Nebraska, United States. 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 1953Citation: 2 - 195348
- 1953Christening13 March 1953 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United States
- Last Edited: 3 October 2017 09:39:00
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- Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry
Doris Carmen Walker
F, #1102, b. 9 March 1907, d. 27 June 1974
Parents
- Father: Cyrus Saylor Walker (b. 12 May 1878, d. 8 September 1953)
- Mother: Martha Elizabeth Loghry (b. 12 April 1878, d. 27 August 1953)
- 1907
- 192720Marriage | George L. Schropfer29 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesAge 23Birth 27 July 1904 | Ohiowa, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 22 February 1983 | Fairmont, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesCitation: 1
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- 197467
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Citations
- Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry
Dorothy Ellen Walker
F, #1103, b. 1 May 1909
Parents
- Father: Cyrus Saylor Walker (b. 12 May 1878, d. 8 September 1953)
- Mother: Martha Elizabeth Loghry (b. 12 April 1878, d. 27 August 1953)
- 1909
- 192718Marriage | Dwight M. Rosenquist29 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesCitation: 1
- Last Edited: 3 October 2017 11:16:00
Citations
- [S40] 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
M, #1104, b. 14 December 1911, d. 29 September 1992
Parents
- Father: Cyrus Saylor Walker (b. 12 May 1878, d. 8 September 1953)
- Mother: Martha Elizabeth Loghry (b. 12 April 1878, d. 27 August 1953)
- 1911
- 193422
- 199280
- 1992
- Last Edited: 6 May 2012
Citations
- [S40] 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
M, #1105, b. 27 November 1921, d. 3 September 2006
Parents
- Father: Cyrus Saylor Walker (b. 12 May 1878, d. 8 September 1953)
- Mother: Martha Elizabeth Loghry (b. 12 April 1878, d. 27 August 1953)
- 1921Birth27 November 1921 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United States
- 194624Marriage | Maxine Ruth Franzen11 October 1946 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesAge 21Birth 3 January 1925 | Strang, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 1 May 1957 | York, York, Nebraska, United StatesCitation: 1
- 195836
- 200684ObituarySeptember 2006 | Nebraska, United StatesHis obituary was published in September 2006 in Nebraska, United States. 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 2006Citation: 2 - 200684
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Maxine Ruth Franzen
F, #1106, b. 3 January 1925, d. 1 May 1957
- ObituaryHer 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.Citation: 1 - 1925Birth3 January 1925 | Strang, Fillmore, Nebraska, United States
- 194621Marriage | Francis Dwain Walker11 October 1946 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesAge 24Birth 27 November 1921 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 3 September 2006 | Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United StatesCitation: 2
- 195732
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Shirley Robinson
F, #1107
- 1958Marriage | Francis Dwain Walker16 February 1958Age 36Birth 27 November 1921 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 3 September 2006 | Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United StatesCitation: 1
- Last Edited: 18 January 2018 13:49:00
Citations
- [S40] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud
Harold Mcdonald
M, #1108, b. 21 July 1902, d. 14 January 1970
- 1902
- 192725Alt. Marriage | Pearl Winnifred Walker27 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesHe has conflicting marriage information of 27 December 1927 and Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United States. She was married to Harold W. McDonald December 27, 1927, at Belleville, Kas.Citation: 2
- 192725Marriage | Pearl Winnifred Walker29 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesAge 22Birth 22 January 1905 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 10 March 1953 | York, York, Nebraska, United StatesCitation: 3
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- Last Edited: 3 October 2017 09:43:00
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George L. Schropfer
M, #1109, b. 27 July 1904, d. 22 February 1983
- 1904
- 192723Marriage | Doris Carmen Walker29 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesAge 20Birth 9 March 1907 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 27 June 1974 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesCitation: 2
- 198378
- Last Edited: 3 October 2017 11:11:00
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John W. Martin
M, #1110
Family: Rebecca Ann Jones (b. 25 January 1855, d. 10 February 1918)
- May Martin+ (b. 1876, d. 6 January 1924)
- 1873Marriage | Rebecca Ann Jones31 March 1873 | Eddyville, Mahaska, Iowa, United States
Age 18Birth 25 January 1855 | Keokuk, Iowa, United StatesDeath: 10 February 1918 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesCitation: 1
- Last Edited: 10 August 2023 16:17:00
Citations
- [S22] 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 Nelson1,2,3,4
M, #1111, b. 28 February 1897, d. 16 December 1950
Parents
- Father: Niels Jensen Nielsen (b. 20 September 1864, d. 29 January 1944)
- Mother: Andrea Marie Anderson (b. 24 March 1867, d. 1 December 1910)
Family: Ethel Edna Overgaard (b. 18 February 1896, d. 1969)
- Merlin Dennis Nelson (b. 13 June 1921, d. 2002)
- Raymond Overgaard Nelson (b. 10 March 1924, d. 19 September 2003)
- Name Victor Lindagard Nielsen
- 1897
- 18970
- 190032 June 1900 | Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesVictor was an occupant at the residence of Niels Jensen Nielsen on 2 June 1900 in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United States.
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.
- 191821Marriage | Ethel Edna Overgaard15 June 1918Age 22Birth 18 February 1896 | Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesDeath: 1969 | Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesCitation: 3
- 195053Census21 April 1950 | Delaware, Lincoln, South Dakota, United StatesHe appeared on the census on 21 April 1950 in Delaware, Lincoln, South Dakota, United States.
1) Victor Nelson, age 52, married, born in New York, farmer.
2) Ethel Nelson, age 53, wife, born in South Dakota.Citation: 4 - 195053
- Last Edited: 24 May 2022 11:11:00
Citations
- [S393] Janet Murphy, Murphy, Janet, 1988 Update, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
- [S74] 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).
- [S145] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
- [S2269] 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
- [S1664] 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
- [S74] 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
M, #1112, b. 21 October 1907, d. 23 May 1951
- 1907
- 192720Marriage | Dorothy Ellen Walker29 December 1927 | Belleville, Republic, Kansas, United StatesCitation: 2
- 195143
- Last Edited: 3 October 2017 11:15:00
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Lorna D. Koch
F, #1114
- 1934Marriage | Ray Arthur Walker19 January 1934 | Shickley, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesAge 22Birth 14 December 1911 | Geneva, Fillmore, Nebraska, United StatesDeath: 29 September 1992 | Yuma, Yuma, Colorado, United StatesCitation: 1
- Last Edited: 18 January 2018 13:49:00
Citations
- [S40] Linda Walker, Walker to Bergerud, Notes, April 1996, Recipient: to Wendy Bergerud
- Relationship: 4th cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry
Duane Dodson
M, #1120, b. 18 September 1933, d. 25 December 2016
Parents
- Father: Harold A. Dodson (b. 17 May 1911, d. 21 April 1987)
- Mother: Dorothea Mae Loghry (b. 6 January 1913, d. 1 February 2002)
- 1933
- 201683
- Last Edited: 11 October 2017 10:27:00
Citations
- Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry
Henry Loghry
M, #1121
Parents
- Father: John Joseph Loghry (b. 20 March 1803, d. 8 April 1860)
- Mother: Electa Foster (b. 13 July 1805, d. 16 March 1852)
- Last Edited: 20 March 2019 17:05:00
- Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson
Metha L. Nelson1,2,3
F, #1122, b. 17 November 1898, d. 25 November 1959
Parents
- Father: Niels Jensen Nielsen (b. 20 September 1864, d. 29 January 1944)
- Mother: Andrea Marie Anderson (b. 24 March 1867, d. 1 December 1910)
- 1898
- 190012 June 1900 | Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesMetha was an occupant at the residence of Niels Jensen Nielsen on 2 June 1900 in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United States.
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. - 1923~25Marriage | Peter A. Jacobsen1923 | Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Age ~31Birth 22 November 1892 | Billum, Ribe Amt, DenmarkDeath: 4 February 1973 | Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United States - 1950518 April 1950 | Riverside, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesMetha appeared in the household of Peter A. Jacobsen in a census on 8 April 1950 in Riverside, Clay, South Dakota, United States.
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.Citation: 3 - 195961
- Last Edited: 1 May 2022 09:21:00
Citations
- [S145] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
- [S74] 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).
- [S2231] 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
- [S1664] 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
- [S74] 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).
- [S632] 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).
- [S2287] "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.