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- 1915 Iowa census, Bessie Mae Kerkwood - Age: 3 - Birth Year: abt 1912 - Birth Place: Iowa - Residence Date: 1915 - Residence Place: Ringsted, Emmet, Iowa, USA - Race: White - Gender: Female - Marital status: Single - Father Birth Place: New York - Mother Birth Place: Illinois
- 1920 census, Rushford, Allegany, NY, fam # 287 - Campbell James A, owns hi shome with a mortgage, ae 67, immigrated in 1881, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, Farmer - general; Emma J, wife, ae 57, born in NY, father born in Canada, mother born in NY; Kirkwood Bessie M, granddaughter, ae 8, born in IA, father brn in NY, mother born in IL; Taft Jean, grandaughter, ae 1 10/12, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in IA.
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albion State Training School, Orleans, NY, ... Kirkwood Betty, inmate, ae 18, born in IA< parents born in US, Housework; ....
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- Obituary (Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, Monday, January 26, 1970)
BELMOND - Seabo Lamfers, 60, died Friday at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Belmond Bible Church. Burial will be in Belmond Cemetery with military rites at the graveside. Fulton Funeral Home is in charge.
Born Dec. 2, 1909, at Kanawha, he was the son of Ben and Abbie Hiller Lamfers. He was married March 8, 1948, at Austin to Phyllis Jean Kirkwood.
Surviving are his wife, Belmond; six sons, Wayne, Belmond; Steven, Boone; David, Vern, Gary, James, all at home; a daughter, Helen home; fife brothers, Marion, Casper; Bennie, all of Kanawha; Oafae, Crystal Lake; Bernard, Grand Rapids, Mich.; eight sisters, Mrs. George (Grace) School craft, Forest City; Mrs. Everett (Carrie) Busemann, Mason City; Mrs. Leano Dove, Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Paul (Gertie) Paulson, Garner; Mrs. Duane (Freda) Mehus, Austin, Minn.; Mrs. Tenis (Sadie) Dirks, Grundy Center; Miss Alice Lamfers, Chrystal Lake; Mrs. Jennie Crenshaw, Mobile, Ala.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Harry S. Wenig, 100, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2002.
Funeral services were held at the United Church of Christ in Belmond, on Friday, November 15, with Rev. Lynne Spencer Smith officiating. Interment was in the Belmond Cemetery.
Music was provided by Carol Severson, organist and Marilyn Janssen, soloist. Ushers were Louie Mennenga and George Hinman. Casket bearers were Rob Hill, Austin Hanson, Jeff Lamfers, Ashley Hanson, Michael Lamfers and Gene Lamfers.
Harry S. Wenig, was born on February 28, 1902, on his parents farm in rural Hancock, County near Klemme, the son of John J. and Emma (Schoper) Wenig. He attended country school in rural Klemme. He later began his life long career as a farmer. He loved the farm and received great satisfaction from working the land. He had farmed on the family farm until 1972 when he moved to Belmond.
Harry was united in marriage to Phyllis Lamfers on February 11, 1972, at the Evangelical Free Church in Belmond. The couple made their home in Belmond. Harry continued to farm in Klemme while living in Belmond until 1978 when he retired.
He enjoyed playing cards, especially 500. He was an avid reader. Harry and Phyllis enjoyed traveling, and he loved to visit friends and family. Everyone who knew him well, remember him as a very patient, deep thinking, quiet man. One of Harry's favorite sayings was, "There's only one path, uphill, not downhill." He had been a resident of the Belmond Health Care Center since September 2001.
Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Gareth "Gary" Lamfers; four sisters, Jessie Wenig, Hattie Wenig, Ada Wenig and Gladys Wenig; a brother, Oscar Wenig; and an infant brother, John Wenig.
Survivors are his wife, Phyllis Wenig of Belmond; sons, Wayne (Petra) Lamfers of Belmond, Steven (Patty) Lamfers of Loveland, Colorado, David (Marie) Lamfers of New Orleans, Louisiana, Vern (Connie) Lamfers of Garner and James Lamfers and a special friend, Marlys Nuehring of Rowan; a daughter, Helen (David) Waters of Norwalk, California; daughter-in-law, Chris Lamfers of Wyoming, Minnesota; 16 grandchildren, Rondi, Rob, Ashley, Austin, Mike, Jeff, Jason, Jamie, Cory, Elizabeth, Melinda, Gene, Heather, Amanda, Richard and David, Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
27786. Gaileon Wallace Hubbard
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- 1930 census, John Day, Grant, OR, fam # 7 - Hubbard William H, rents his home, ae 72, married at age 22, born in IA, parents born in NY; Mary, wife, ae 71, married at age 21, born in IA, parents born in IL; Allan F, son, ae 49, born in IA, Carpenter - house building; Gailon W, grandson, ae 25, divorced, born in IA, parents born in IA, electrician - house wiring; Allen F, grandson, ae 15.
- 1940 census,John Day, Grant, IA, fam # 23 -Hubbard Gaileon W, rents his home, Service Man - refrigeration; Rhodene A, wife, ae 26, 4 yr HS, born in SD; Rusen A, son, ae 4, born in SD; Dean L, son, ae 10/12, born in OR.- Obituary (St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri, Friday, October 5, 1990)
MARYVILLE, Mo. - G.W. Hubbard, 85, Maryville, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1990, at a Maryville health-care center following a long illness.
Born at Clear Lake, Iowa, he had made his home in Maryville the last five years.
Mr. Hubbard was a retired electrician, and also was a Navy veteran.
In 1834, he was married to the former Rhodene A. Barton in Everett, Wash. She survives of the home.
Additional Survivors: two sons, Reuben of Hemet, Calif., and Dean of Maryville, and three daughters, Sharon Frisby of Kennewick, Wash., Janet Hernandez of Aurora, Wash. and Rhodene of Laurel, Md.
Services: pending Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.
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- 1940 census, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA, (406 First St NW) fam # 45 - Hubbard Lee R, rents hi shome, ae 33, 8th grade, born in IA, Cooper - cooperage; Louise M, wife, ae 22, 8th grade, born in OH; Robert, son, ae 1, born in OH.
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- Obituary (Argus-Leader, Souix Falls, SD, Saturday, October 6, 1956)
Ellsworth, Minn. - Smook, Luppo, 69. Died at Milwaukee. Former Ellswoth resident. Came to America 50 years ago. Served in World War I. Survived by two sons, Lee and Donald, both of Milwaukee; and seven brothers and sisters.
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- 1940 census, Vernon, Waukesha, WI, (Norris Foundation (Boys' Institution) - ... Smook donald, ae 14, 8th grade, born in IA; Lee, ae 15, 8th grade, born in MN....
Marriage Notes for Lee Harm Smook and Barbara Claire Helland
- Engagement Announcement (Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Wisconsin, Monday, November 23, 1953)
JANESVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. C. Helland of Janesville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Claire, to Lee Harm Smook of Dousman and Milwaukee.
Both young people are studying for master's degrees in social work at the University of Wisconsin branch in Milwaukee. Miss Helland is a graduate of Beloit college and Mr. Smook is a Wisconsin alumnus.
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- 1940 census, Vernon, Waukesha, WI, (Norris Foundation (Boys' Institution) - ... Smook donald, ae 14, 8th grade, born in IA; Lee, ae 15, 8th grade, born in MN....
- 1940 census, Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, (114 1/2 South 4th St) fam # 66 - Amundson Raymond, rents his home, ae 35, 8th grade, born in IA, Laborer - odd jobs; Avis, wife, ae 30, 1 yr HS, born in IA.
- Obituary (Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, Wednesday, July 4, 1956)
Raymond C. Amundson, 51, 550 3rd N. E., died Tuesday at a Mason City hospital. He had lived in Mason City 16 years and was employed by the Northwestern States Portland Cemeent Company the past 10 years.
Mr. Amundson was born Aug. 1, 1904, at Radcliffe. He lived there until he was 19 when he moved to clear Lake. He was employed by the Clear Lake Bakery and the Page and Crane Lumber Co.
In 1940 he moved to Mason City and was employed by the Northwestern States Portland Cement Company until he becme ill in March. He was married to Avis Hubbard at Albert Lea, Minn.
Surviving are his wife, Avis; a son Rober E. Amundson, at home; a foster daughter, Pat Haveker, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Ole Lunning, Radcliffe; Mrs. J. C. Olson, Story City; and Mrs albert Huber, Clera Lake; and three brothers, James and Burdette Amundson, Clear Lake and Laurence Amundson, Radcliffe.
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- 1930 census, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA, (205 Fourth Street South West) fam # 520 - Larkin Marion F, rents his home, ae 38, first married at age 26, born in KS, father born in US, mother born in IA, Dealer - junk; Mae K, wife, ae 40, first married at age 16, born in IA, parents born in NY; Opal I, daughter, ae 10, born in IA; June A, daughter, ae 8; Claramae, daughter, ae 7, born in MN; Willis J, son, ae 5; Robert K, son, ae 4; Helen L, daughter, ae 6/12, born in IA; Kirkwood Amanda, mother-in-law, ae 65, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Hubbard Harold M, step-son, ae 19, born in IA, parents born in IA.
- 1940 census, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA, (935 7th St S E) fam # 522 - Howard Harold, rents his home, ae 30, 1 yr HS, born in IA, Salesman - mattress company; Bertha, wife, ae 31, 4 yr HS, born in IA; Harold, son, ae 6, born in IA; Richard, son, ae 2.
- Obituary (Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, Thursday, September 14, 1989)
MASON CITY - Bertha M. Hubbard, 80, formerly of 326 Third St. S.W., siewd Wednesday (Sept. 13, 1989) at Americana Health Care Center, Mason City, of natural causes.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church, 604 23rd St. S.W. The Rev. Oliver Brewer will officiate with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
She was born Aug. 16, 1909, at Bancroft to Archie and Stella (Kennedy) Searle. Sshe graduated from Winnebago High School, Winnebago, Minn.
She moved to Mason City in 1927 and was employed by Ideal American Lanudry, Lyons Laundry and then with Marshall & Swift until her retirement in 1984.
She was a member of Rolling Acres Free Methodist Church.
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Survivors include two sons, Harold R. Mason City and Richard G. Loves Park, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel England, Alvin, TExas, and Mrs. Mildred Smith, Longmount, Colo., one brother Ray Searle, Albert Lee, Minn.; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
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- 1940 census, Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA, (321 Secons Dtreet S W) fam # 164 - Rehfield William D, rents his home, ae 20, 2 yr HS, born in WA, Laborer - unreadable; Clara M, wife, ae 17, 1 yr HS, born in MN; William Jr, son, ae 7/12, born in IA.
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Marriage Notes for Robert Luvern Hubbard and Emma Maxine Allen
- Wedding Announcement (Argus-Leader, Souix Falls, South Dakota, Wednesday, June 27, 1945)
Spencer S. D., June 27 - Announcements have been received here of the marriage of Miss Maxine Allen, daughter of Mrs. Nell Allen to Robert L. Hubbard of Mason City, Ia. the marriage took place June 15 in the Holy Family church in Mason City. the bride has been employed on the Mason City Gazette for a number of years.
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- Obituary (Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, Wednesday, October 5, 1949)
Michele Allyne Hubbard, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. robert Hubbard, 303 1/2 First S. W., died late Monday at the home of her parents, after a short illness.
She was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Mason City. Surviving are a sister, Barbara, and the grandparents, Mrs. Sydney Stott, Mason City, A. F. Hubbard, Bend, Ore., and Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Lakin, Yakima, Wash. She was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Amundson, Mason City.
An angel mass will be said at 9 o'clock Wednesday at the Holy Family Catholic church, with the Msgr. Arthur J. Breen, pastor, officiating.
The Rosary will be said at the Colonial funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery.
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- 1940 census, Eldorce, Hardin, IA, ZIowa State Training School for Boys, ...Hubbard Willis, ae 15, 1 yr HS, born in MN; ....
37516. Willis James Hubbard Jr
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- Obituary (The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California, Thursday, October 17, 1991)
Mamorial services for robert D. Reeder, 67, of Palm Desert, will be 3 p.m. friday at Family Life Church in Rancho Mirage.
A native of Colton, Mr. Reeder died Wednesday at Rancho Mirage Healthcare. He was a self-employed contractor and owner of Small World Clothiers in Palm Desert. He lived in Palm Desert for 20 years.
He was a member of Ironwood Country Club, Bermuda Dunes Country Club and San Fernando Elks.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn; three daughters and two sons, Deborah Fine of Los Angeles, Richard Reeder of Carson City, Nev., Sally Mueller of Palm Desert, Gayle White of Alta Loma, and John Reeder, of Tulsa, Okla.; and five grandchildren.
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