Hobelmann

First Generation

1. Johann David Hobelmann was born in 1814 in Riemsloh, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover, died on 28 September 1853 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 39, and was buried in St. Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery in Washington, Missouri.

General Notes: David Hobelmann was a cabinet maker and carpenter by trade. David Hobelmann died on September 28, 1853. He was buried from St. Francis Borgia Church on the same day he died by A. Eysvogels, S.J. The family came over on the Barque Eberhard from Bremen, Germany to New Orleans, Louisiana. They arrived on November 8, 1852. David was listed as a farmer. David was listed as 36 years, Anna as 37 years, George as 6 years, Mathias as 4 years and David as 2 years old. John N. Hellmann and family is on the same ship.

Johann David married Maria Anna Elisabeth Stumpe, daughter of Johann (Heinrich) Stumpe and Catharina Maria Brockmeyer, on 13 July 1842 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover. Maria Anna Elisabeth was born on 3 July 1813 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover and died on 31 December 1884 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 71.

General Notes: She was living in 1880 with her son George Frederick Hobelmann.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M i. George Frederick (Fritz) Hobelmann was born in 1845 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover, died on 20 March 1913 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 68, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 3 M ii. Mathias (Martin) Hobelmann was born on 17 October 1848 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover, died on 21 March 1900 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri at age 51, and was buried in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri.

+ 4 M iii. David Hobelmann was born in 1849 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover, died on 18 August 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 68, and was buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

Second Generation

2. George Frederick (Fritz) Hobelmann (Johann David ¹) was born in 1845 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover, died on 20 March 1913 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 68, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: George enrolled in 54th Regiment Missouri Militia, Company B at Washington, Missouri on September 30, 1864 as a private and ordered into service October 1, 1864 by Captain Dettmar. George was relieved from duty on Nov 14, 1864 by Col. Gale. He was in the Union Army. Started a hotel and saloon in Union, Mo. in the years 1875-1877 and ran it until his death. The building was across from the Courthouse on the North side. Also was chief executive officer of Union Municipal Township, which was like a Sheriff.

George Frederick (Fritz) married Maria (Mary) Anna Bauer, daughter of Michael Bauer and Maria Anna Fritz, on 21 January 1873 in St. Mary's Church in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, MO. by Alexander Mathaushek. Maria (Mary) Anna was born on 4 December 1849 in Clover Bottom, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 10 January 1898 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 48, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from pneumonia.

Children from this marriage were:

5 F i. Anna Francisca Hobelmann was born on 29 November 1873 in Krakow, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 1 August 1875 in Krakow, Franklin County, Missouri at age 1, and was buried in St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery in Krakow, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Shares the same tombstone with brother George H. Hobelmann.

6 M ii. George Herman Hobelmann was born on 16 December 1875 in Krakow, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 22 December 1875 in Krakow, Franklin County, Missouri, and was buried in St. Gertrude Catholic Cemetery in Krakow, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Shares same tombstone with sister Anna F. Hobelmann.

+ 7 F iii. Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann was born on 1 May 1877 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri Central Hotel, died on 3 September 1962 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried on 5 September 1962 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 8 M iv. Martin Bernard Hobelmann was born on 1 September 1879 in Detmold, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 22 June 1947 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried on 25 June 1947 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 9 F v. Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann was born on 1 September 1879 in Detmold, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 11 December 1950 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 71, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 10 M vi. George Henry Hobelmann was born on 2 July 1883 in Port Hudson, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 4 March 1963 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 79, and was buried on 6 March 1963 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

11 F vii. Katherine Rose Hobelmann was born on 2 July 1883 in Port Hudson, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 14 November 1972 in Sunset Nursing Home in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 89, and was buried on 17 November 1972 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Katherine Rose married George Otten, son of John Otten and Walburga M. (Wilhelminia) Lindemann, on 4 May 1902 in Missouri. George was born on 29 September 1877 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 16 June 1955 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 77, and was buried on 20 June 1955 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from carcinoma of lung.

Marriage Notes: Married in St. Mary's Church at Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri by Rev. Father Charles Schaefer, Pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Sullivan, Missouri.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a farmer.

+ 12 F viii. Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann was born on 18 March 1888 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 September 1948 in Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at age 60, and was buried on 2 October 1948 in St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

13 M ix. John Fred Hobelmann was born on 18 October 1891 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 21 April 1919 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 27, and was buried on 23 April 1919 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from being hit by a passenger train (Texas Special).

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a farmer.

3. Mathias (Martin) Hobelmann (Johann David ¹) was born on 17 October 1848 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover, died on 21 March 1900 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri at age 51, and was buried in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri.

General Notes: Martin Hobelmann was reared by his Uncle Martin (Matthias) Hellmann after his father died. Martin stayed on the Hellmann farm until the age of twenty-eight. During the winters when he was young he attended the district school. When the opportunity arose, he went into the mercantile business, first at Clover Bottom in 1877 to 1880 and then to Dutzow, Mo. in 1881. In 1882 Martin was appointed to Postmaster of Dutzow, which he held until his death in 1900. Even though he voted Democratic, he served two Republican and two Democratic administrations. He belonged to St. Vincent's Catholic Church and also was a member of the Catholic Knights of America and a member of St. Francis Lodge No. 454 of which he was a trustee.

This side of family changed the name from Hobelmann to Hobelman during World War One due to hatred of anyone with a German sounding name. Hobelman sounded more like an English name.

Mathias (Martin) married Mary Elizabeth Berend, daughter of Thomas Joseph Berend and Elizabeth Fritz, on 11 January 1881 in St. Paul's Church in Berger, Franklin County, MO. by Rev. Hilarius Scholz. Mary Elizabeth was born on 22 January 1857 in Berger, Franklin County, Missouri and died on 14 January 1933 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 14 M i. Thomas Godfrey Hobelman was born on 13 January 1882 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 16 July 1961 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 79, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

15 M ii. Anthony Martin Hobelman was born on 4 September 1883 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 17 July 1956 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri at age 72, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. The cause of his death was from coronary problems.

General Notes: In 1940 Tony Hobelman and his business partner Linus Glosemeyer (died March 2005) bought a grocery store from Mr. Pilger. It is located at 19 Concord Hill Road just north of Highway 94 at Peer, Mo. in Warren County, Mo. Tony sold out his interest in 1947 and moved to Kansas City. Linus Glosemeyer is still running the store in year 2000.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a grocer.

+ 16 F iii. Elizabeth Fredrica Hobelman was born on 11 September 1884 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri and died on 25 September 1966 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 82.

+ 17 F iv. Anna Mary Elizabeth Hobelmann was born on 25 April 1886 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 6 March 1905 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri at age 18, and was buried in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri.

18 M v. Martin Leo Hobelman was born in June 1887 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 25 October 1918 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 31, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

19 M vi. David Thomas Hobelman was born on 9 October 1888 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 9 May 1912 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri at age 23, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

20 F vii. Bertha Hobelmann was born on 27 January 1890 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 1 May 1905 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri at age 15, and was buried in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri.

+ 21 M viii. Edward Bernard Hobelman was born on 10 June 1891 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri and died on 20 March 1983 in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri at age 91.

22 M ix. Albert Hobelmann was born on 25 January 1893 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 31 May 1893 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, and was buried in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri.

+ 23 F x. Martha Rose Hobelman was born on 13 February 1894 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 25 August 1982 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 88, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

+ 24 M xi. Herman Francis Hobelman was born on 16 July 1899 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 2 May 1989 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas at age 89, and was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.

4. David Hobelmann (Johann David ¹) was born in 1849 in Wellingholzhausen, Kreis Osnabrueck, Kingdom of Hanover, died on 18 August 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 68, and was buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

David married Mattie Hausman. Mattie was born on 16 May 1852 in Detmold, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 8 May 1928 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 75, and was buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

Children from this marriage were:

25 F i. Anna Emilie Hobelman was born in 1874 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, died on 23 December 1952 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 78, and was buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

26 F ii. Mattie (Birdie) Hobelman was born about 1887 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois and died in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The cause of her death was young.

27 M iii. David Earl (Gim) Hobelman was born on 8 March 1897 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, died on 25 January 1945 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois at age 47, and was buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

General Notes: David (Gim) graduated from Senn High School in 1913. In 1939 he was instrumental in the organizing of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary at Chicago. David became the first member and the first Commander of Division 1, Flotilla 3. From 1942 until his death he served as Chief Training Officer. He joined the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club in 1934 and was elected Secretary-Treasurer. Also in 1934 he founded and edited the SQUALL paper, which he continued for eleven years to the day of his death. In 1943 he organized THE SPREADER, the official LMYA monthly publication, which he edited with his usual skill until he died. In 1943 David was elected Commodore of Corinthian Yacht Club. He was also a member of Escanaba, Racine, Michigan City, Waukegan, Chicago, Columbia, Southern Shore and the Great Lakes Cruising Club. On December 9, 1944, David was awarded life membership by Columbia Yacht Club. David had a Column in the Old Chicago Evening Post called "On the Rack by D.E.H.", and edited for two years the "Lake Michigan Yachting News", afterwards changed to the "Yachtman". In 1941 he had another column on Yachting in the Chicago Daily Times. He was also a constant contributor of articles to the Chicago Daily News and to the magazine "Yachting".

Third Generation

7. Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann (George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 1 May 1877 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri Central Hotel, died on 3 September 1962 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried on 5 September 1962 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Josephine E. Otten passed away on Sept 3, 1962 at St. Francis Hospital, Washington, Missouri.

She was born to the union of Fritz and Mary Bauer Hobelmann.

She was married to John Otten, who preceded her in death. Children are Mrs. Henry Maupin, Ed Otten, Bill Otten, Henry Otten, all of St. Clair; Mrs. George Hagedorn of Villa Ridge and Mrs. Ed Feltmann of Creve Coeur, MO. Two daughters preceded her in death.

Services were held Wednesday morning, September 5 at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's church, Moselle, MO with interment in the church cemetery.

Josephine Elisabeth married John Christopher Charles Otten, son of John Otten and Walburga M. (Wilhelminia) Lindemann, on 1 May 1901 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. John Christopher Charles was born on 24 September 1872 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 7 January 1958 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

28 M i. Fredrick John (Fred) Otten was born on 10 February 1902 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 12 November 1953 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 51, and was buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Lonedell, Franklin County, Missouri.

Fredrick John (Fred) married Juanita B. Short, daughter of Aaron P. Short and Tibbe Bell Johnson,. Juanita B. was born on 8 February 1903, died on 3 April 1987 in Missouri at age 84, and was buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Lonedell, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 29 F ii. Gertrude Walburga Otten was born on 24 June 1904 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 19 October 1995 in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri at age 91, and was buried on 20 October 1995 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 30 M iii. Edward George Otten was born on 27 September 1906 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 6 March 1992 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 31 M iv. Henry John Otten was born on 29 October 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 May 1975 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 66, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

32 F v. Mary Antonette Otten was born on 20 December 1910 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 4 August 1912 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 1, and was buried on 5 August 1912 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 33 M vi. William Matthew Otten was born on 10 January 1913 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 30 January 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 86, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 34 F vii. Martha Eleanor Otten was born on 5 March 1915 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 June 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 2 July 1999 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 35 F viii. Julia Frances Otten was born on 28 August 1917 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri.

36 F ix. Ella Sueann Otten was born on 1 July 1920 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 9 February 1934 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 13, and was buried on 12 February 1934 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from acute rheumatic fever.

General Notes: Ella Otten, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Otten of Moselle, MO, was born in that little town on July 1, 1920 and passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Washington, MO Friday February 9 at 5:00 a.m., having reached the age of 13 years, 7 months and 8 days. She was a student in St. Mary's Catholic school at Moselle and was to have graduated from the eighth grade this spring. About two weeks before her death, she became ill and was taken to the hospital where she underwent an operation. However, it did not prove of benefit to her and although everything in medical aid was used, Our Heavenly Father called her to her Eternal Home. Since the Sunday previous to her death, the child was resigned to the Will of God and said she knew she was not going to get well and told members of the family she was not afraid to die. That her little soul may rest in peace, was the prayer offered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at churches in this vicinity last Sunday. Funeral services were held by Father Meler of St. Mary's church in Moselle Monday morning at 9:00 o'clock, with interment in the church cemetery.

Besides her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Fred, Edward, Henry and William; three sisters, Martha and Julia Otten and Mrs. Gertrude Maupin; many other relatives and a host of friends.

8. Martin Bernard Hobelmann (George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 1 September 1879 in Detmold, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 22 June 1947 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried on 25 June 1947 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from coronary occlusion.

General Notes: In 1913 Martin went to Evans, Iowa to run a railroad engine for an "orange peel". In 1915 Martin was manager of Union Bottling Works which made soda and mineral water. Martin worked for the Rock Island Railroad, also was a shoe worker. He liked to fish.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a shoe worker.

Martin Bernard married Hallie Helen Doerr, daughter of Henry Gerhart Doerr and Ida Eliza Kriege, on 30 June 1914 in St. Mary's Church in Union, Franklin County, Missouri by Berard Jehnle OFM. Hallie Helen was born on 8 May 1895 in area near Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 14 January 1997 in Sunset Nursing Home in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 101, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: She went to North Bend School near Union, Mo. Hallie had pneumonia in July 1911 and bedfast for 11 days.

Hallie was a seamtress before she got married. Hallie worked at Hilkmeyer's Dry Goods store in Union as a young woman. She made home made soap which she used when she washed clothes. Had a big garden each year. Hallie belonged to Garden Club, Western Catholic Union, Daughters of Isabella and other organizations. Hallie was baptized in the Catholic Faith on May 17, 1914 at the Church of the Holy Ghost at 1911 North Taylor Ave. in St. Louis, Missouri by Father John Rothensteiner and her sponsor was Lena Ostermann. She was married to Martin Hobelmann on June 30, 1914 at St. Mary's Church at Union, Missouri by Rev. Berard Jehnle OFM.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 37 F i. Irene Dorothy Hobelmann was born on 1 July 1915 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 23 March 2003 at age 87, and was buried on 25 March 2003 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 38 M ii. Leonard G. (Bud) Hobelmann was born on 22 February 1921 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 22 April 1976 at age 55, and was buried on 25 April 1976 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

9. Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann (George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 1 September 1879 in Detmold, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 11 December 1950 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 71, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from heart disease.

General Notes: Mamie and Ed ran the hotel after her dad died.

Mary Bernadine (Mamie) married Edward Henry Schroeder, son of Francis Clement (Fritz) Schroeder and Maria Elizabeth Baumann, on 14 September 1897 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri. Edward Henry was born on 30 October 1874 in Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 6 March 1956 in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri at age 81, and was buried on 9 March 1956 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from heart disease.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a hotel owner.

Children from this marriage were:

39 M i. Benjamin (Bernard) F. Schroeder was born on 17 July 1899 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 12 December 1973 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri at age 74, and was buried in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

Benjamin (Bernard) F. married Olga F.. Olga F. was born on 5 September 1906, died on 26 September 1973 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 40 F ii. Cecilia Elizabeth Antoinette Schroeder was born on 3 March 1902 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 4 July 1999 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri at age 97, and was buried on 7 July 1999 in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

41 F iii. Gertrude J. Schroeder was born on 3 May 1906 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 15 July 1975 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 69, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

Gertrude J. married Louis H. Holthaus on 11 February 1931. Louis H. was born on 4 March 1909, died on 21 October 1976 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 42 M iv. Julius Schroeder was born on 6 October 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri and died on 25 September 1978 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 69.

43 M v. Dave George Schroeder was born on 9 May 1913 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 6 November 1938 at age 25, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from a gun accident.

General Notes: died from a gun accident

44 M vi. Andrew Schroeder was born on 28 July 1917, died on 17 June 1995 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 77, and was buried in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.

General Notes: Funeral services for Andrew "Andy" Schroeder, 77, Union, will be held June 21, 1995, at Oltmann Funeral Home, Union. Mr. Schroeder died June 17, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Schroeder of Union; two stepsons, Russell Clelland of Garden Grove, CA, and Sgt. Scott Bailie of Whiteman Air Force Base; two stepdaughters, Sandra Wallace of Wright City, and Stacey Bailie of Union; one sister, Cecelia Aytes of Gerald; other relatives and many friends.

Andrew married Clara Lucille Thomas on 22 June 1938 in Meta, Osage County, Missouri. Clara Lucille was born on 18 November 1918 in Meta, Osage County, Missouri, died in June 1985 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 66, and was buried in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.

Andrew next married Vyvan Fredda Pinkerton on 28 May 1986 in Missouri. Vyvan Fredda was born on 9 October 1936 in Texas, died on 9 August 2001 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 64, and was buried on 13 August 2001 in Rolla Cemetery in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.

10. George Henry Hobelmann (George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 2 July 1883 in Port Hudson, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 4 March 1963 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 79, and was buried on 6 March 1963 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

George Henry married Eleanore (Nora) C. Bay, daughter of John Wesley Bay and Mary Lutetia Johnson, on 16 February 1909 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. Eleanore (Nora) C. was born on 22 April 1891 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 1 September 1976 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 45 F i. Mary Catherine Hobelmann was born on 31 December 1909 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 27 February 1983 in area near Beaufort, Franklin County, Missouri at age 73, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 46 F ii. Frances Elizabeth Hobelmann was born on 8 February 1911 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 17 February 1988 at age 77, and was buried in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 47 M iii. George Henry Hobelman was born on 12 October 1912 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 3 June 1996 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 83, and was buried on 5 June 1996 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri City Cemetery.

+ 48 M iv. Antone John (Tony) Hobelmann was born on 10 April 1914 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 22 December 1987 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 73, and was buried in Union, Franklin County, Missouri City Cemetery.

+ 49 F v. Regina Marie Hobelmann was born on 24 August 1915 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 8 January 2004 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 88, and was buried on 11 January 2004 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 50 F vi. Leona Carolyn Delores Hobelmann was born on 27 August 1917 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 25 January 2006 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri at age 88, and was buried on 28 January 2006 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 51 F vii. Mabel Helen Hobelmann was born on 21 March 1919 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 19 February 2000 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri at age 80, and was buried on 23 February 2000 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 52 M viii. Eugene Mearl Hobelmann was born on 28 July 1923 in Indian Prairie near Union, Franklin County, Missouri and died on 20 June 1994 in Missouri at age 70.

12. Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann (George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 18 March 1888 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 September 1948 in Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at age 60, and was buried on 2 October 1948 in St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The cause of her death was from a pulmonary embolism.

General Notes: Carrie raised her children by keeping the feed store and confectionary open. She continued to operate the store until September 1948.

Noted events in her life were:

She worked as a store keeper.

Caroline Theresa (Carrie) married David John Hanneken, son of John Henry Hanneken and Elizabrth Narup, on 4 May 1909 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. David John was born on 14 April 1884 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 2 March 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 35, and was buried on 3 March 1920 in St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The cause of his death was from acute hepatitis.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a feed dealer.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 53 F i. Edna Elizabeth Hanneken was born on 6 June 1910 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 4 May 1992 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 81, and was buried in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

+ 54 F ii. Alma Mary Hanneken was born on 23 December 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri and died on 25 October 1996 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 84.

+ 55 M iii. Arthur J. Hanneken was born on 6 January 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 30 November 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 76, and was buried in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

56 M iv. Anthony Hanneken was born on 23 December 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 8 November 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 56, and was buried in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Anthony married Catherine. Catherine was born on 25 December 1898 in St. Louis, Missouri, died in St. Louis, Missouri, and was buried in Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

+ 57 M v. Earl George Hanneken was born on 3 July 1919 in St. Louis, Missouri and died on 4 November 1996 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 77.

14. Thomas Godfrey Hobelman (Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 13 January 1882 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 16 July 1961 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 79, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Thomas Godfrey married Mary Pearl Muncey. Mary Pearl was born on 12 January 1893 in Thomasville, Oregon County, Missouri, died on 5 December 1970 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 77, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 58 M i. Edward Eugene Hobelman was born on 11 January 1911, died on 23 June 1989 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 78, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

59 M ii. Leo Sylvester Hobelman was born on 4 May 1913 and died on 14 April 1975 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado at age 61.

Leo Sylvester married Margaret A. Schoen. Margaret A. was born on 3 December 1913 in Colorado, died on 12 April 2000 in Cloud County Health Center in Colorado at age 86, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado.

General Notes: She was a sales clerk for a department store at Denver, Colorado. She attended Concordia Lutheran Church and was a member of the Women of the Moose of Concordia and the Garden club, Belleville Colorado. She was cremated. She is survived by three sisters, Iva Koester of Longmont, Colorado, Alberta Schoen of Concordia and Pauline Vander Weyden of Denver.

60 M iii. John Vincent Depaul Hobelman was born on 29 August 1915 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 1 November 1988 in Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas at age 73.

General Notes: He enlisted in the military on 23 October 1942 as a private.

61 M iv. Robert Leon Hobelman was born on 2 August 1917 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 19 April 1986 in Garden Grove, Orange County, California at age 68.

62 M v. Thomas Godfrey Hobelman was born on 16 January 1920 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 14 December 1980 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas at age 60, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas.

Thomas Godfrey married Lorene A.. Lorene A. was born on 6 June 1922, died on 5 September 1999 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas at age 77, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas.

+ 63 F vi. Juanita Aletha Hobelman was born on 2 January 1921 in Kansas and died on 27 July 1998 in Kansas at age 77.

+ 64 M vii. Joseph Martin Hobelman was born on 6 February 1923 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 27 September 2002 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas at age 79.

16. Elizabeth Fredrica Hobelman (Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 11 September 1884 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri and died on 25 September 1966 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 82.

Elizabeth Fredrica married Charles Bernard Miller on 22 October 1906 in St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church in Booneville, Missouri. Charles Bernard was born on 15 March 1881 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 15 November 1957 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 76.

Children from this marriage were:

65 F i. Anna Marie Miller was born on 25 June 1908 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 25 November 1974 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 66.

66 M ii. Erving George Miller was born on 3 September 1910 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 19 March 1980 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 69.

67 F iii. Elizabeth Gertrude Miller was born on 4 July 1913 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 26 February 1992 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 78.

68 M iv. Sylvester George Miller was born on 21 September 1917 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 2 February 1946 in Burma World War Two at age 28, and was buried in National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii.

69 F v. Irene Rose Miller was born on 20 October 1919 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

70 M vi. Leroy Theodore Miller was born on 23 December 1922 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 19 August 1926 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 3.

71 F vii. Dolores Ann Miller was born on 9 February 1928 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

72 M viii. Donald Eugene Miller was born on 6 June 1930 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 13 December 1999 in Shawnee Mission, Johnson County, Kansas at age 69.

17. Anna Mary Elizabeth Hobelmann (Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 25 April 1886 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 6 March 1905 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri at age 18, and was buried in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri.

Anna Mary Elizabeth married Hugo John Mittler, son of Henry Mittler and Gertrude Wahl, on 12 April 1904 in St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri. Hugo John was born on 20 April 1878 in Missouri, died on 19 May 1954 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 76, and was buried in St. Peter's UCC Cemetery in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

The child from this marriage was:

73 M i. Fredolin (Fred) Mittler was born on 23 February 1905 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri and died on 10 August 1996 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois at age 91.

21. Edward Bernard Hobelman (Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 10 June 1891 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri and died on 20 March 1983 in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri at age 91.

Edward Bernard married Mary Magdalena Meyer, daughter of Joseph A. Meyer and Frances Klein, on 21 January 1920 in Sacred Heart Church in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Mary Magdalena was born on 27 March 1892 in Blackwater, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 16 March 1981 in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

74 M i. Joseph Meyer Hobelman was born on 7 February 1921 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 26 May 1923 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 2.

+ 75 M ii. Maurice Bernard Hobelman was born on 27 May 1922 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 27 March 1979 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at age 56, and was buried in Holy Cross in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

+ 76 M iii. Martin Gerard Hobelman was born on 21 January 1925 in Kansas.

77 F iv. Imogene Frances Hobelman was born on 12 August 1927.

+ 78 F v. Normagene Mary Hobelman was born on 12 August 1927 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

23. Martha Rose Hobelman (Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 13 February 1894 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 25 August 1982 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 88, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Martha Rose married Carl Charles L. Guth on 17 July 1913 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Carl Charles L. was born in 1892 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died in 1960 in Glendale, California at age 68.

Children from this marriage were:

79 M i. Carl Leonard Guth was born on 13 July 1914 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 2 September 2008 in Garden Valley Manor in Kansas City, Missouri at age 94, and was buried on 5 September 2008 in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

General Notes: 1914-2008 Mr. Carl Guth, 94, of Gladstone, Mo., passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Garden Valley Manor in Kansas City, Mo. He was born July 13, 1914, in Kansas City, Kan., to Carl Charles and Martha Rose Hobelman Guth. They preceded him in death. Carl was a supervisor at the former TWA Overhaul Base in Kansas City where he worked for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. He married Hazel Sarah Davidson in November of 1951 in Kansas City. She preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Guth. Clint is survived by his stepdaughter, Mary Jean Martin of Independence, Mo.; three sisters, Gertrude Schuck of Kansas City, Rosemarie Stacy, and Dorothy Paine, both of Kansas City; and one brother, James Guth of Port Smith, NH. Mass of Christian

Burial will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday, September 5, at the St. Charles Catholic Church, 900 N.E. Shady Lane Dr., Kansas City, MO 64118, with Father Ken Riley as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kan., with military honors under the auspices of the Missouri Funeral Honors Program. Condolences and memories of Carl may be shared with the family online at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements by Meyers Funeral Chapel Northland, at 401 Main St., Parkville, MO 64152

Carl Leonard married Hazel Sarah Davidson in November 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. Hazel Sarah was born on 24 September 1913, died on 3 January 2001 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 87, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

80 M ii. Paul William Guth was born on 11 June 1916 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 10 November 1961 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 45, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

81 F iii. Gertrude Elizabeth Guth was born on 10 November 1918 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Gertrude Elizabeth married Male Schuck.

82 F iv. Rose Marie Guth was born on 19 September 1921 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Rose Marie married Male Stacy.

83 F v. Dorothy May Guth was born on 19 January 1924 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Dorothy May married Male Paine.

84 M vi. James Irving Guth was born on 25 February 1926 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

24. Herman Francis Hobelman (Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 16 July 1899 in Dutzow, Warren County, Missouri, died on 2 May 1989 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas at age 89, and was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.

Herman Francis married Cecilia Christine Meyer, daughter of Joseph A. Meyer and Frances Klein, on 23 October 1922 in Sacred Heart Church in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Cecilia Christine was born on 6 January 1898 in Blackwater, Cooper County, Missouri, died on 20 September 1979 in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas at age 81, and was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 85 M i. Delburt Joseph Hobelman was born on 1 October 1923 in Lathop, Clinton County, Missouri, died on 28 July 1996 in St. Paul, Kansas at age 72, and was buried on 30 July 1996 in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.

+ 86 F ii. Ruth Cecilia Hobelman was born on 5 September 1924 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

+ 87 F iii. Wilda Marcella Hobelman was born on 26 August 1928 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

88 F iv. Muriel Frances Hobelman was born on 14 April 1932 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.

General Notes: She went to Fredonia High School in Fredonia, Kansas.

Muriel Frances married Alexander J. Serdynski on 23 May 1953 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Alexander J. was born on 23 April 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Fourth Generation

29. Gertrude Walburga Otten (Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 24 June 1904 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 19 October 1995 in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri at age 91, and was buried on 20 October 1995 in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Gertrude Walburga married Henry Floyd Maupin on 27 February 1926. Henry Floyd was born on 23 April 1903, died in July 1980 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 77, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 89 F i. Norma May (Mae) Maupin was born in 1928 in Franklin County, Missouri and died about 1978 about age 50.

+ 90 F ii. Mary Ellen Maupin was born on 5 September 1929 in Franklin County, Missouri.

91 F iii. Clarita (Clarette) Maupin was born in 1931 in Franklin County, Missouri, died in 1931 in Franklin County, Missouri, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 92 M iv. Eldon Augustin Maupin was born in 1934 in Franklin County, Missouri and died in 1968 at age 34.

30. Edward George Otten (Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 27 September 1906 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 6 March 1992 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

Edward George married Mildred R. Short, daughter of Aaron P. Short and Tibbe Bell Johnson, in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. Mildred R. was born on 26 July 1908, died on 19 March 1977 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 68, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 93 M i. Lloyd Ray Otten was born on 4 June 1929 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, died in September 2002 in Missouri at age 73, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

31. Henry John Otten (Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 29 October 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 May 1975 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 66, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Henry John married Bertha E. Phillips on 7 January 1928. Bertha E. was born on 3 January 1911 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 8 January 1987 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 76, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 94 M i. Kenneth Eugene Otten was born on 27 August 1930 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 28 May 1956 in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri at age 25, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

33. William Matthew Otten (Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 10 January 1913 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 30 January 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 86, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Bill was of the Catholic faith and lifelong member of St. Clare Catholic Church. He loved country music and was a member of the Country Music Club of Sullivan and also a member of the St. Clair Senior Citizens Center.

As a young man, he began his working career at St. Clair International Shoe Company in St. Clair, working there as a shoe cutter for 21 years. He was later employed as a carpenter for Swan Construction Company, retiring in 1975.

Bill was an outdoorsman at heart and was happiest when he was active outside. He liked to cut wood and go hunting and fishing, especially when the boys were with him. He was an outgoing, fun-loving man and always had a tale to tell. Dancing was another of his favorite pastimes and in recent years, he enjoyed riding his four-wheeler. He was an avid baseball fan and even after his sight failed him and he couldn't watch the games, he listened to them with enthusiasm.

William Matthew married Lucille Mary Holdmeier, daughter of Joseph F. Holdmeier and Anna Francesia (Frances A. ) Kleekamp, on 28 July 1934 in Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri. Lucille Mary was born on 18 August 1912 in area near Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 30 December 1979 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

95 M i. William J. Otten was born on 16 July 1936.

+ 96 F ii. Marilyn Josephine Otten was born on 6 September 1937.

97 M iii. Larry L. Otten was born on 3 January 1945.

Larry L. married Sharon S. Inukai, daughter of Joe Inukai and Mistuko (Mitzi) Hattori, in October 1983. Sharon S. was born on 19 September 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 98 F iv. Luann Julia Otten was born on 21 January 1947.

+ 99 M v. Terrence Raymond Otten was born on 5 September 1949, died on 22 September 1987 in Missouri at age 38, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

100 M vi. Dennis D. Otten was born on 5 July 1953 in Missouri, died on 8 July 1953 in St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri, and was buried on 9 July 1953 in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

34. Martha Eleanor Otten (Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 5 March 1915 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 June 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 2 July 1999 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri.

Martha Eleanor married Edwin G. Feltmann on 11 September 1935 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. Edwin G. was born on 21 August 1913, died on 2 January 1985 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 71, and was buried in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 101 M i. Harold Frederick Feltmann was born on 28 October 1938.

102 M ii. Glennon E. Feltmann was born on 6 May 1941 in St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri, died on 6 May 1941 in St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from being premature.

103 M iii. Gerard Leo Feltmann was born on 27 June 1942.

+ 104 F iv. Gladys Lucille Feltmann was born on 13 March 1944 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

35. Julia Frances Otten (Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 28 August 1917 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri.

Julia Frances married George H. Hagedorn on 15 May 1946 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. George H. was born on 26 November 1916 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 25 May 1974 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 57, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 105 F i. Betty Sue Hagedorn was born on 23 August 1948.

+ 106 F ii. Shirley Rose Hagedorn was born on 18 September 1951 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 5 March 2005 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried on 8 March 2005 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 107 F iii. Judith Ann Hagedorn was born on 15 October 1956.

108 M iv. John Charles Hagedorn was born on 4 November 1960.

37. Irene Dorothy Hobelmann (Martin Bernard ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 1 July 1915 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 23 March 2003 at age 87, and was buried on 25 March 2003 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from breast and brain cancer.

General Notes: She played the saxophone and piano. She did very well at school. Irene spent most of her life working at Bourbeuse Shoe and then Brown Shoe Co. She sewed the upper parts of ladies shoes. Irene was Secretary of the Shoe Workers Union.

OBIT FOR IRENE:

She was born July 1, 1915, at Union, the daughter of Martin Hobelmann and his wife Hallie, nee Doerr. Mrs. Dunakin received her education in Union at Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Union High School in 1933. In 1937 she was united in marriage to Sterling Giesing at Immaculate Conception Church, Union. He preceded her in death in January 1972. In June of 1977, she was united in marriage to George Dunakin. He preceded her in death in January 2002. Mrs. Dunakin had been employed at Brown Shoe Company as a stitcher and retired in 1980 after working there over 40 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the Western Catholic Union and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Hobelmann; her sister-in-law, Louise Hobelmann; one daughter-in-law, Janice Giesing; and one son-in-law, Kim Hill. Mrs. Dunakin is survived by two sons, Martin Giesing and Richard Giesing, both of Union; one daughter, Mary Hill, Le High Acres, Florida.; one stepdaughter, Brenda Smith, Portland, Ore.; one stepson, George Dunakin, Springfield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and six step grand children; other relatives and many friends. A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 25, at Immaculate Conception Church, Union, with the Rev. Matthew Mitas officiating. Interment was in the Immaculate Conception Church cemetery. Memorials to the County Seat Senior Center Building Fund or Masses are preferred. The Dunakin family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union, MO.

Irene Dorothy married Sterling Edward Giesing, son of Edward Albert Giesing and Jane P. Townley, on 10 April 1937 in Immaculate Conception Church in Union, Missouri by Rev. Hubert Pfeil. Sterling Edward was born on 18 April 1910 in Chamois, Missouri, died on 20 January 1972 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 61, and was buried on 22 January 1972 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from a heart attack at 5:20 a.m.

General Notes: He attended the Catholic school at Chamois, Missouri. Sterling and his brothers used to jump on to the train to get to school. He wanted to be a professional ball player, but he was hit by a car when he was young and broke his arm, which didn't heal right.

When Sterling was young he worked on the Missouri River building dikes. Later he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was in a camp on which is now CCC Camp road in the north part of Union, Missouri. The men planted trees in Franklin County. At this time he met Irene Hobelmann.

After his marriage he worked at various jobs. He worked on a farm, shoe factory, and during World War 2 he worked at the ammunition plant in St. Louis, Missouri and as a guard on Lock & Dam #25 on the Mississippi River near Winfield & Foley, Missouri. He was working as a shoe leather cutter at Wolff Shoe Co. in Union, Missouri at the time of his death.

Sterling belonged to the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. His pastime hobbies were playing his violin and guitar. Also he kept track of the high and low temperature of each day for years, a habit picked up from his days working on the River.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 109 M i. Martin Sterling Giesing was born on 26 January 1938 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 110 M ii. Richard Edward Giesing was born on 12 October 1942 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 111 F iii. Mary Frances Giesing was born on 12 May 1949 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

Irene Dorothy next married George Robert Dunakin, son of Pearley Allen Dunakin and Bertha Holland Capper, on 11 June 1977. George Robert was born on 15 March 1918 in Sharon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, died on 11 January 2002 in Grandview Healthcare Center in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 83, and was buried on 14 January 2002 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: George R. Dunakin, 83, Union, died Friday, January 11, 2002, at Grandview Healthcare Center, Washington. He was born March 15, 1918, at Sharon, Massachusetts, the son of Pearley A. Dunakin and wife Bertha, nee Capper. Mr. Dunakin received his education in Sharon and graduated from high school there in 1935. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps from May 1942 to December 1945. In 1945 he was united in marriage to Dessie Naramore at Nashville, Tennessee, where he was stationed. They made their home in Sharon, Massachusetts. Mr. Dunakin then moved to Salem with International Shoe Company in 1952. He later moved to Union. On June 11, 1977, he was united in marriage to Irene Hobelmann Giesing. He retired from International Shoe in 1980 after 28 years of service. Mr. Dunakin was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Union, and a member of the American Legion Post 297.

He was preceded in death by his first wife in 1975; two brothers, William Dunakin and Harold Dunakin; and one sister, Hazel Morse. Mr. Dunakin is survived by his wife, Irene, Union; three sons, George Dunakin Jr. and wife Vicki, Springfield, Martin Giesing and Richard Giesing, both of Union; two daughters, Brenda Smith, nee Dunakin, Honolulu, Hawaii, Mary Hill, nee Giesing, Lehigh Acres, Florida; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, January 14, at Oltmann Funeral Home, Union, followed by a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Union, with Rev. Matthew Mitas officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a shoe worker.

38. Leonard G. (Bud) Hobelmann (Martin Bernard ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 22 February 1921 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 22 April 1976 at age 55, and was buried on 25 April 1976 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from a heart attack.

General Notes: In Aug 1922 Leonard fell and required five stitches on his head. Leonard attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and Union, Missouri High School. He served in Marines in World War Two in the South Pacific.

Leonard received a commendation for risking his life to repair communications during a Japanese attack on Oct 23 and 24, 1942 in the Solomon Islands.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a shoe worker and shipping clerk.

Leonard G. (Bud) married Louise Grafferth, daughter of William E. Grafferth and Lydia Maschmann, on 26 January 1946 in Immaculate Conception Church in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. Louise was born on 27 September 1921, died on 11 October 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 78, and was buried on 13 October 1999 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from complications from diabetes.

General Notes:

Louise Hobelmann, 78, formerly of Union, died Monday, October 11, 1999. She was born September 27, 1921 in Washington, the daughter of the late William E. Grafferth and wife Lydia, nee Maschmann. She attended school in New Haven and graduated from Union High School in 1939. She also was a graduate of Miss Hickey's Business School, St. Louis, Missouri. On January 26, 1946, she was united in marriage to Leonard Hobelmann. They made their home in Union. Two children were born to this marriage.

Mrs. Hobelmann worked as a secretary for various judges in the Franklin county court system. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard "Bud" Hobelmann, April 22, 1976. Mrs. Hobelmann is survived by one daughter, Tanya Paul and husband Gerald, Bourbon; one son, Greg Hobelmann and wife Connie of Gentry, Arkansas; two grandchildren, April and Andrew Hobelmann; one sister-in-law, Irene Dunakin and husband George, Union; special friend Gail and Dallas Christian, Bourbon; and Jean and Allen Martin, Sullivan; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 13, at Oltmann Funeral Home, Union with Rev. Tom Haller officiating. Interment was in Midlawn Cemetery, Union, Missouri. The Hobelmann family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union.

Noted events in her life were:

She worked as a legal secretary.

Children from this marriage were:

112 F i. Tayna Jean Hobelmann was born on 18 August 1953.

Noted events in her life were:

She worked as a Teacher.

Tayna Jean married Gerald Lee Paul, son of Frank E. Paul and Marguerite A. Kimberlin, in 1998. Gerald Lee was born on 8 December 1937.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a Teacher.

+ 113 M ii. Greg Allen Hobelmann was born on 31 March 1958.

40. Cecilia Elizabeth Antoinette Schroeder (Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 3 March 1902 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 4 July 1999 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri at age 97, and was buried on 7 July 1999 in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

Cecilia Elizabeth Antoinette married Clarence W. Aytes on 7 April 1920 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri by Fr. A. Rhoda (Also Fr. A. Rhode). Clarence W. was born on 2 April 1899 in Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri, died on 12 April 1966 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 114 F i. Lillian Goldie Aytes was born on 23 November 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 21 February 2005 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 24 February 2005 in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 115 M ii. Earl Kenneth Aytes was born on 4 June 1922 in area near Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri, died in 1975 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

116 M iii. Melvin Aytes was born on 28 February 1930 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 2 March 1930 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, and was buried on 3 March 1930 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from being a premature birth.

+ 117 F iv. Dorothy Jane Aytes was born on 4 January 1932 in Missouri and died on 29 March 2000 in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina at age 68.

+ 118 M v. Wilbert Junior Aytes was born on 10 March 1933.

42. Julius Schroeder (Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 6 October 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri and died on 25 September 1978 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 69.

Julius married Clelia Barnes on 24 June 1927. Clelia was born about 1908.

The child from this marriage was:

119 M i. David Wayne Schroeder was born in 1939.

45. Mary Catherine Hobelmann (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 31 December 1909 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 27 February 1983 in area near Beaufort, Franklin County, Missouri at age 73, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

Mary Catherine married Clarence W. Melton, son of Phillip Melton, on 16 October 1925 in St. Mary's in Moselle by Rev. Agatho Anklins. Clarence W. was born on 29 October 1906 in Meta, Osage County, Missouri and died on 29 June 1991 in Missouri at age 84.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 120 F i. Evelyn Melton was born about 1926.

Mary Catherine next married Male Pennock. Male was born about 1905.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 121 M i. Marvin Pennock was born on 8 February 1938.

Mary Catherine next married Male Brown. Male was born about 1905.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 122 M i. Wilbern Merle Brown was born on 25 April 1945.

Mary Catherine next married Virgil Van Leer, son of George Washington Van Leer and Josephine Evans,. Virgil was born on 20 October 1913, died on 22 September 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 61, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

46. Frances Elizabeth Hobelmann (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 8 February 1911 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 17 February 1988 at age 77, and was buried in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

Frances Elizabeth married Ivan Zeldon Herndon on 9 August 1927 in St. Mary's in Moselle by Rev. E. J. Bankemier. Ivan Zeldon was born on 19 August 1909, died on 30 May 1969 at age 59, and was buried in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 123 F i. Wilma Irene Herndon was born on 30 November 1927.

+ 124 F ii. Betty Lois Herndon was born on 2 February 1930 and died on 26 October 1991 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 61.

+ 125 M iii. Archie Ray Herndon Sr. was born on 9 September 1931 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 2 October 2011 in Belton, Missouri at age 80, and was buried in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri.

+ 126 M iv. Norman Julius Herndon was born on 8 February 1933.

127 F v. Retta Jean Herndon was born on 10 September 1934, died on 1 August 1940 at age 5, and was buried in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: In loving memory of our darling daughter and sister, Retta Jean Herndon, who departed this life August 1st, 1940.

Pvt. and Mrs. Ivan Herndon

Source: July 29, 1943 The Ozark News

+ 128 F vi. Saundra (Sandie) Lee Herndon was born on 9 April 1942.

47. George Henry Hobelman (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 12 October 1912 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 3 June 1996 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 83, and was buried on 5 June 1996 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri City Cemetery.

George Henry married Dorothy Lois Flaugher, daughter of Henry Madison Flaugher and Pearl Mariah Robison, on 1 March 1934 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Dorothy Lois was born on 1 March 1916 in Ulman, Miller County, Missouri, died on 10 November 2006 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri at age 90, and was buried on 13 November 2006 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri City Cemetery.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 129 M i. Donald Gene Hobelman was born on 4 December 1934.

48. Antone John (Tony) Hobelmann (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 10 April 1914 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 22 December 1987 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 73, and was buried in Union, Franklin County, Missouri City Cemetery.

Antone John (Tony) married Verna Kathryn Fechtler, daughter of Fritz Fechtler and Emma Rapps, on 26 February 1938 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. Verna Kathryn was born on 17 August 1916 in Beaufort, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 9 January 2001 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 11 January 2001 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri City Cemetery.

General Notes: Verna K. Hobelmann, 84, Beaufort, died Tuesday, January 9, 2001. She was born August 17, 1916, at Beaufort, the daughter Fritz Fechtler and wife Emma, nee Rapps. Mrs. Hobelmann received schooling at Jeffriesburg. On February 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to Anton "Tony" Hobelmann. Mrs. Hobelmann was employed at the Carmo Shoe Company, Union, for more than 30 years. She retired in 1981.

Mrs. Hobelmann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Anton Hobelmann, on December 22, 1987; two sisters, Nelda Grinnip and Freda Henderson; and three brothers, Elmer Fechtler, Emil Fechtler and Ervin Fechtler. She is survived by one son, Larry Hobelmann and wife Susan, St. Charles; one daughter, Jeanette Lawrence and husband Paul, Sullivan; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 11, at Oltmann Funeral Home, Union, with Rev. Brian Dixon officiating. Interment was in the Union Cemetery, Union. The Hobelmann family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 130 F i. Jeanette Marie Hobelmann was born on 1 November 1939.

+ 131 M ii. Larry Lee Hobelmann was born on 27 September 1950.

49. Regina Marie Hobelmann (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 24 August 1915 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 8 January 2004 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 88, and was buried on 11 January 2004 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Regina Marie VanLeer, 88, St. Clair, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, in St. Clair.

Mrs. VanLeer was born Aug. 24, 1915, in Moselle, the daughter of George Hobelmann and wife Eleanor, nee Bay. She was united in marriage Jan. 18, 1936, to Robert Woodrow VanLeer. Mrs. VanLeer was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, St. Clair. She was a 46-year member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, St. Clair Chapter 96. Mrs. VanLeer was a member of the St. Clair Temple Association and had served as secretary for 36 years. She was employed as a repairer for Carmo Shoe and Deb Shoe Companies.

Mrs. VanLeer was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Anton Hobelmann, George Hobelmann and Eugene Hobelmann; and three sisters, Mable Gay, Frances Herndon and Mary VanLeer. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth VanLeer and wife Betty, Glendale, Ariz., and Robert VanLeer Jr. and wife Janet, St. Clair; one daughter, Phyllis Wideman and husband Bob, St. Clair; one sister, Leona Brown, St. Clair; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 11, at St. John United Church of Christ, St. Clair, with the Rev. Mary Albert officiating. Interment was in Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union.

Regina Marie married Robert Woodrow Van Leer, son of George Washington Van Leer and Josephine Evans, on 18 January 1936 in Potosi, Missouri by James R. Whitehead Justice of Peace. Robert Woodrow was born on 15 August 1907, died on 28 March 1975 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 132 M i. Kenneth Eugene Van Leer was born on 16 June 1936.

+ 133 F ii. Phyllis Carole Van Leer was born on 5 September 1938.

+ 134 M iii. Robert Joe Van Leer was born on 12 October 1943.

50. Leona Carolyn Delores Hobelmann (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 27 August 1917 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 25 January 2006 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri at age 88, and was buried on 28 January 2006 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Leona Carolyn Brown, 88, St. Clair, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in St. Clair. Mrs. Brown, the daughter of George Hobelmann and wife Eleanor, nee Bay, was born Aug. 27, 1917, in St. Mary's.

She was united in marriage to Alvin "Dick" Roy Brown Nov. 14, 1933. Mrs. Brown was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker. She also cooked for the St. Clair Public School District for a few years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Ronald "Ronnie" Roy Brown; three brothers, Anton Hobelmann, George Hobelmann and Eugene Hobelmann; four sisters, Mable Gay, Frances Herndon, Mary Van Leer and Regina Van Leer; one grandson, Jeff Mueller; one great-great-grandaughter, Hailey Rettinghaus; and one son-in-law, Frank Mueller.

She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Mueller King and husband Charlie, St. Clair; one granddaughter, Linda McMillen and husband Danny, Peoria, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Adrianne Rettinghaus and husband Jason, Union; Sara Pelikan and husband Eddie, Wentzville, and Erica McMillen, Peoria, Ill., one great-great-grandchilld, Gabrielle Rettinghaus, Union; two sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 28, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with the Rev. Ben Kingston officiating. Burial was in Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union. Memorials to the St. Clair Nursing Center Activities Department are preferred. The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.

Leona Carolyn Delores married Alvin Roy (Dick) Brown on 14 November 1933. Alvin Roy (Dick) was born on 23 September 1910, died on 11 April 1996 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 135 F i. Dorothy Lee Brown was born on 4 December 1936.

136 M ii. Ronald Roy Brown was born on 28 January 1941 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 18 December 2000 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 59, and was buried on 20 December 2000 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Ronald Roy Brown, 59, known to most as Ronnie, St. Clair, died in Washington on December 18, 2000. Ronnie was born in St. Clair on January 28, 1941, son of Leona Carolyn Brown, nee Hobelmann and Alvin Roy Brown, known to most as Dick.

Ronnie is survived by his mother, Leona Brown, St. Clair; one sister, Dorothy Mueller King and husband Charlie, St. Clair; one aunt, Regina "Sis" VanLeer, St. Clair; one niece, Linda McMillen and husband Danny, Peoria, Illinois; three great-nieces, Adrianne Rettinghaus and husband Jason, Union, Sara McMillen and Erica McMillen, both of Peoria, Illinois; cousins; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his father, Ronnie was preceded in death by his nephew, Jeff Mueller.

Ronnie was of the Baptist faith and member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in St. Clair.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair with Reverend Tom Smith officiating. Interment was in Midlawn Memorial Gardens in Union. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church or the Bethel Baptist Church or the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund.

51. Mabel Helen Hobelmann (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 21 March 1919 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 19 February 2000 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri at age 80, and was buried on 23 February 2000 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Mabel was an member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She worked at International Shoe and Deb Shoe Factory's. Later was employed at St. Clair Rexall Drug Store in St. Clair, Mo.

Mabel Helen Gay, 80, St. Clair, died at her home on Saturday, February 19, 2000. Mabel was born in Union on March 21, 1919, daughter of George H. Hobelmann and Eleanor Hobelmann, nee Bay. On January 18, 1936 she married Ben Jake Gay and they had three children. She is survived by one son, David E. Gay and wife Marsha, St. Charles County; two daughters, Rose M. Landing and husband Joseph, Union and Peggy Ann Hempelmann and husband DeWayne, Anchorage, Alaska; five grandchildren, David Mark Gay, Leigh Ann Hoffmeister and husband Craig, Cindy George and husband Matt, Patti Kaase and husband Larkie and Tracy Landing; two sisters, Regina VanLeer, St. Clair and Leona Brown, St. Clair; eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, Ben J. Gay; three brothers, Gene, Anton and George Hobelmann; and two sisters, Mary VanLeer and Frances Herndon. Mable was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and the Vintage Club in St. Clair. She had lived in the St. Clair area throughout most her life. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 23 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair with Pastor Craig Fenske officiating. Interment was in Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Clair.

Mabel Helen married Ben Joseph Jake Gay on 18 January 1936 in Potosi, Missouri by James R. Whitehead Justice of Peace. Ben Joseph Jake was born on 5 August 1913 in Richwoods, Washington County, Missouri, died on 3 July 1997 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 83, and was buried on 7 July 1997 in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 137 F i. Rose Marie Gay was born on 5 August 1936.

+ 138 M ii. David Eugene Gay was born on 24 August 1944.

139 F iii. Peggy Ann Gay was born on 12 April 1948.

Peggy Ann married Dewayne Hempelmann on 2 June 1968 in Rosebud, Gasconade County, Missouri. Dewayne was born on 23 July 1946 in Rosebud, Gasconade County, Missouri.

52. Eugene Mearl Hobelmann (George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 28 July 1923 in Indian Prairie near Union, Franklin County, Missouri and died on 20 June 1994 in Missouri at age 70.

General Notes: He was a Manager at Emerson Electric Co.

ACTIVITY DURING WWII

MEMBER OF ANTI-TANK UNIT, 114TH INFANTRY, 44TH INFANTRY DIVISION. FRANCE, GERMANY, AUSTRIA THEATRE OF WAR. PURPLE HEART FOR INJURY IN COMBAT IN FRANCE.

Eugene Mearl married Betty H. Hoff on 5 October 1947. Betty H. was born on 9 May 1927.

General Notes: Teacher in St. Louis., Mo.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 140 F i. Sally Ann Hobelmann was born on 5 December 1953.

141 F ii. Susan Lynn Hobelmann was born on 5 December 1953.

Susan Lynn married Donald Windell Gardner on 2 August 1975 in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri. Donald Windell was born about 1952.

53. Edna Elizabeth Hanneken (Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 6 June 1910 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 4 May 1992 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 81, and was buried in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Edna Elizabeth married Robert Herman Gruener. Robert Herman was born on 5 April 1905 in St. Louis, Missouri, died in February 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 68, and was buried in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 142 M i. Robert John Gruener was born on 3 July 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 143 M ii. John Edward Gruener was born on 27 August 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 144 M iii. Edward Earl Gruener was born on 10 May 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 145 M iv. Joseph Francis Gruener was born on 4 May 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 13 August 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 61, and was buried on 17 August 2009 in Mount Hope Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

54. Alma Mary Hanneken (Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 23 December 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri and died on 25 October 1996 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 84.

Alma Mary married Walter Elmer Preiss on 5 August 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri. Walter Elmer was born on 20 May 1913 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 3 March 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 66, and was buried in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 146 M i. Walter David Preiss was born on 20 May 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 147 F ii. Jo Ann Mary Preiss was born on 20 September 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 148 M iii. Ronald Anthony Preiss was born on 11 June 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 149 F iv. Virginia Eilene Preiss was born on 8 January 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 150 M v. Michael Harry Preiss was born on 8 June 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri.

55. Arthur J. Hanneken (Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 6 January 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 30 November 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 76, and was buried in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Arthur J. married Margaret Wiziman on 6 June 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. Margaret was born on 17 July 1913 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 151 F i. Carol Ann Hanneken was born on 2 May 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 152 M ii. David Arthur Hanneken was born on 6 May 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 153 F iii. Maralyn Hanneken was born on 30 April 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri.

57. Earl George Hanneken (Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 3 July 1919 in St. Louis, Missouri and died on 4 November 1996 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 77.

Earl George married Georgia. Georgia was born on 22 July 1922 in Missouri and died on 2 December 1999 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 77.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 154 M i. Joe David Hanneken was born on 20 August 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri.

58. Edward Eugene Hobelman (Thomas Godfrey ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 11 January 1911, died on 23 June 1989 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 78, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Edward Eugene married Alice Bader. Alice was born on 25 October 1915, died on 18 February 1941 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 25, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Children from this marriage were:

155 M i. Richard Eugene Hobelman was born in 1932 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died in 1943 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 11.

+ 156 M ii. Cpl. James Alfred Hobelman was born on 4 August 1936 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 30 April 1994 in Satellite Beach, Brevard County, Florida at age 57, and was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego County, California.

63. Juanita Aletha Hobelman (Thomas Godfrey ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 2 January 1921 in Kansas and died on 27 July 1998 in Kansas at age 77.

Juanita Aletha married Charles Joseph Frost on 7 September 1946 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. Charles Joseph was born on 4 July 1918 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 19 October 1978 at age 60, and was buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Children from this marriage were:

157 M i. Donald Eugene Frost was born on 23 July 1947 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 26 November 1984 at age 37, and was buried in Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth County, Kansas.

+ 158 M ii. David Lee Frost was born on 20 July 1951 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 17 December 1992 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas at age 41.

64. Joseph Martin Hobelman (Thomas Godfrey ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 6 February 1923 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas and died on 27 September 2002 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas at age 79. The cause of his death was from asbestos related cancer.

General Notes: Description: Yeoman on USS Boston

He was a Yeoman on the USS Boston. He was also a Yeoman on board the USS Northampton for about 8 months in 1942. He was in service from 1942-1945.

Joseph Martin married Donna N. Edgin on 8 May 1945 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Donna N. was born on 7 March 1923 in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 159 F i. Gladys Elizabeth Hobelman was born on 17 May 1954 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas.

160 F ii. Joanna Frances Hobelman was born on 29 September 1958 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Joanna Frances married John Joseph Reynolds on 4 October 1980. John Joseph was born on 27 March 1957 in Patuxant River, Maryland.

75. Maurice Bernard Hobelman (Edward Bernard ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 27 May 1922 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, died on 27 March 1979 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at age 56, and was buried in Holy Cross in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Maurice Bernard married Bernadette Marie Miller on 13 July 1946 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Bernadette Marie was born on 31 May 1923 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, died on 10 June 1987 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at age 64, and was buried in Holy Cross in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Children from this marriage were:

161 F i. Virginia Lea Hobelman was born on 20 September 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

162 F ii. Judith Marie Hobelman was born on 26 October 1950 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

163 F iii. Sr. Charlotte Ruth Hobelman was born on 21 January 1952 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

General Notes: Sister Charlotte Hobelman, S.N.D. was born Jan. 21, 1952 in Cleveland and graduated from St. Stephen High School. She entered the Cleveland Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame Coesfeld in 1970, and made her religious profession on Aug. 15, 1973.

In 1984 she received her bachelor's degree from Notre Dame College of Ohio and her masters degree in social work from the National Catholic School of Social Service at the Catholic University of America in 1996. Sister Hobelman served as community services coordinator and program director of Hogar Hispano in the Arlington Diocese from 1990-95, and assisted with the transition of its programs to the auspices of Catholic Charities during her tenure. She currently serves as the coordinator of Migrant Farm Worker Ministry at the U.S.C.C. Migration and Refugee Services in Washington, D.C.

164 F iv. Mary Louise Hobelman was born on 10 November 1953 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

165 M v. Jerome Bernard Hobelman was born on 31 July 1958 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

76. Martin Gerard Hobelman (Edward Bernard ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 21 January 1925 in Kansas.

Martin Gerard married Faye Lorraine Loughridge on 6 September 1947 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. Faye Lorraine was born on 13 August 1924 in Jerome, Phelps County, Missouri, died on 17 May 1968 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware at age 43, and was buried in Rolla Cemetery in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

166 M i. Ronald Eugene Hobelman was born on 19 July 1948 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.

167 F ii. Susan Katherine Hobelman was born on 10 May 1950 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.

168 M iii. Daniel Vernon Hobelman was born on 16 January 1953 in Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

169 M iv. Edward Martin Hobelman was born on 17 April 1956 in Easton, Pennsylvania.

78. Normagene Mary Hobelman (Edward Bernard ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 12 August 1927 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Normagene Mary married Herman C. (Joe) Kaller on 6 September 1947 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. Herman C. (Joe) was born on 19 September 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

170 M i. Kenneth Carl Kaller was born on 7 April 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri.

171 F ii. Kay Ellen Kaller was born on 15 April 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri.

172 F iii. Kim Elaine Kaller was born on 26 August 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri.

173 F iv. Kristine Jan Kaller was born on 27 September 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri.

85. Delburt Joseph Hobelman (Herman Francis ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 1 October 1923 in Lathop, Clinton County, Missouri, died on 28 July 1996 in St. Paul, Kansas at age 72, and was buried on 30 July 1996 in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.

General Notes:

ACTIVITY DURING WWII HE SERVED WITH THE 740TH RAILWAY OPERATING BATTALION, COMPANY C; GERMANY, 1943 - 1946.

Delburt belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was delegate to the 1950 Kansas State Convention.

© 2002 The Chanute Publishing Co.

25 years ago (1977)

Delburt Hobelman, postmaster at Fredonia since 1968, will take over Saturday as Chanute's new postmaster. The position became vacant when Florence Kelley retired in June. Frank Stacy served as interim postmaster.

Delburt Joseph married Margaret Ellen Morgan on 4 March 1946. Margaret Ellen was born on 4 March 1926, died on 14 May 1996 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas at age 70, and was buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 174 M i. David Joseph Hobelman was born on 27 April 1954.

+ 175 F ii. Rita Marie Hobelman was born on 9 November 1958.

86. Ruth Cecilia Hobelman (Herman Francis ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 5 September 1924 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Ruth Cecilia married Harry Paul Sommer on 8 January 1946 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Harry Paul was born on 16 September 1919 and died on 10 June 1993 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas at age 73.

Children from this marriage were:

176 M i. Michael Paul Sommer was born on 17 February 1951 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

Michael Paul married Mary Maxine Reed on 23 May 1970 in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas. Mary Maxine was born on 11 May 1951 in Berryville, Carroll County, Arkansas.

+ 177 M ii. Patrick Allen Sommer was born on 26 July 1953 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

+ 178 M iii. Joseph Wayne Sommer was born on 12 January 1962 in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.

179 M iv. Paul Edward Sommer was born on 2 January 1963 in Fredonia, Wilson County, Kansas.

Paul Edward married Mary Sue Stegman on 17 March 1994. Mary Sue was born on 30 May 1970 in Erie, Neosho County, Kansas.

87. Wilda Marcella Hobelman (Herman Francis ³, Mathias (Martin) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 26 August 1928 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Wilda Marcella married Alfred Jerome Kreutzer on 31 January 1948 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Alfred Jerome was born on 8 September 1929 in Ness City, Ness County, Kansas and died on 22 October 1976 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas at age 47.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 180 M i. Randy Jerome Kreutzer was born on 27 July 1949 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.

181 M ii. Robert Scott Kreutzer was born on 14 August 1965 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas.

182 F iii. Kimberly Ann Kreutzer was born on 11 October 1968 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas.

Fifth Generation

89. Norma May (Mae) Maupin (Gertrude Walburga Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born in 1928 in Franklin County, Missouri and died about 1978 about age 50.

Norma May (Mae) married Raymond Pope. Raymond was born on 28 June 1926 in Missouri and died on 15 July 1998 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 72.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 183 F i. Patricia Pope.

+ 184 M ii. Jimmy Ray Pope was born on 30 August 1948 and died on 29 February 2004 at age 55.

+ 185 M iii. Kenneth Pope.

186 F iv. Jane Ellen Pope.

Jane Ellen married Male Bates.

187 F v. Deborah Pope.

Deborah married Male Wilhelm.

188 F vi. Judy Pope.

Judy married Male Boisselle.

189 F vii. Darlene Pope.

Darlene married Male Davis.

90. Mary Ellen Maupin (Gertrude Walburga Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 5 September 1929 in Franklin County, Missouri.

Mary Ellen married Glen C. Nevills. Glen C. was born about 1927.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 190 M i. Glen Nevills.

+ 191 M ii. Randy Nevills.

+ 192 M iii. Gary Nevills.

193 M iv. Harold Ray Nevills.

General Notes: died at birth

+ 194 F v. Linda Nevills.

+ 195 F vi. Kathy Nevills.

+ 196 F vii. Mary Lou Nevills.

+ 197 M viii. Mike Nevills.

Mary Ellen next married Robert Heckelmann. Robert was born about 1926.

92. Eldon Augustin Maupin (Gertrude Walburga Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born in 1934 in Franklin County, Missouri and died in 1968 at age 34.

Eldon Augustin married Bonnie Haddock. Bonnie was born about 1936.

Children from this marriage were:

198 F i. Melanie Maupin.

General Notes: She has three children.

199 F ii. Susan Maupin.

General Notes: She has three children.

Susan married Male Gauzzy.

93. Lloyd Ray Otten (Edward George Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 4 June 1929 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, died in September 2002 in Missouri at age 73, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: He was born at St. Clair June 4, 1929, son of George Edward Otten and Mildred Ray, nee Short. Mr. Otten was raised in the Catholic faith. He served his country as a sergeant in the Missouri National Guard, receiving his honorable discharge on November 22, 1968, after more than 20 years of service. He owned and operated Otten Texaco on North Main Street in St. Clair for about 35 years. Mr. Otten was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred Otten. He is survived by his son, Steve Otten, Catawissa; one grandson, Josh Otten; his daughter-in-law, Mary Otten, Union; aunts; uncles; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, September 27, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with Reverend Don Covington officiating. Interment was in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair. Memorials to American Heart Association are preferred. The Otten family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.

Lloyd Ray married Joycie Holder. Joycie was born about 1933.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 200 M i. Steven Ray Otten was born on 29 December 1957.

94. Kenneth Eugene Otten (Henry John Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 27 August 1930 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 28 May 1956 in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri at age 25, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from a truck accident near Leslie, Missouri.

General Notes: Kenneth was a corporal in the Army National Guard at time of his death. It was the Heavy Mortar Company, 138 Infantry Division Missouri National Guard in St. Clair, Missouri. He died in a truck accident on highway 50, one quarter mile west of Leslie, Missouri. He fell asleep at the wheel while driving. He died when he crushed his head. Per death certificate. He was given a military funeral at 9 a.m. thursday May 31, 1956 at St. Clare Catholic Church

Funeral services were conducted at St. Clare Catholic Church in St. Clair, Missouri on thursday morning May 31, 1956 for Kenneth Eugene Otten, who died in an accident near Leslie, Missouri on Monday, May 28, 1956. Monsignor Aloys Stumpf officiated with interment in Saint Marys cemetery at Moselle, Missouri. Kenneth was born in St. Clair on August 27, 1930 the son of Henry Otten and his wife Bertha. He attended St. Clair Schools. On October 22, 1955 he was married to Wilma Nugent. He is survived by his wife, Wilma and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Otten.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a truck driver.

Kenneth Eugene married Dorothy Holder. Dorothy was born about 1935 and died in April 2008 about age 73. The cause of her death was from a stroke.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 201 M i. Kenneth L. Holder was born on 22 September 1955.

Kenneth Eugene next married Wilma Nugent on 22 October 1955.

96. Marilyn Josephine Otten (William Matthew Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 6 September 1937.

Marilyn Josephine married George H. Smith on 19 July 1958. George H. was born on 22 September 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

202 M i. Gary M. Smith was born on 6 August 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.

203 F ii. Georgeann M. Smith was born on 4 June 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri.

98. Luann Julia Otten (William Matthew Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 21 January 1947.

Luann Julia married Ray Ferguson in 1970 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Ray was born on 19 October 1944 in Glendale, California.

Children from this marriage were:

204 F i. Andrea K. Ferguson was born on 4 June 1973 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

205 F ii. Jennifer R. Ferguson was born on 8 January 1979 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

206 F iii. Mary L. Ferguson was born on 12 September 1980 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

99. Terrence Raymond Otten (William Matthew Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 5 September 1949, died on 22 September 1987 in Missouri at age 38, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

Terrence Raymond married Donna Mae Enloe, daughter of Donald E. Enloe and Rose,. Donna Mae was born on 11 February 1950 in Anaconda, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

207 F i. Shelly Ann Otten was born on 21 May 1974.

+ 208 M ii. Wyatt Edward Otten was born on 3 September 1979.

209 F iii. Renee L. Otten was born on 3 November 1984.

101. Harold Frederick Feltmann (Martha Eleanor Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 28 October 1938.

Harold Frederick married Lynn E. Provins on 19 May 1962 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Lynn E. was born on 25 January 1941 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Children from this marriage were:

210 M i. Gerald F. Feltmann was born on 23 February 1963 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.

211 M ii. Timothy A. Feltmann was born on 3 April 1966 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Timothy A. married Mary A. Ochs. Mary A. was born on 24 May 1962 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

104. Gladys Lucille Feltmann (Martha Eleanor Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 13 March 1944 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

Gladys Lucille married Male Clooney. Male was born about 1942.

The child from this marriage was:

212 M i. Mike Clooney was born about 1965.

Mike married Melody. Melody was born about 1968.

105. Betty Sue Hagedorn (Julia Frances Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 23 August 1948.

Betty Sue married Ronnie Odell Brown, son of Bernard Brown and Wanda Gunckel, on 8 April 1967 in St. Mary's Church in (Moselle) Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. Ronnie Odell was born on 26 October 1947 in Cabool, Texas County, Missouri, died on 10 April 2001 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Employed at Chrysler Plant as a painter and retired in 1994 after 30 years.

Funeral services for Ronnie O. Brown, 53, Villa Ridge, will be held Thursday April 12 at 11 a.m. at Oltmann Funeral Home, Union. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Villa Ridge. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife Betty Brown nee Hagedorn two sons, Richard Brown and wife Marie, Washington and Randy Brown and wife Amy, Villa Ridge; one daughter, Dana Strong and husband David, Belleville, Ill.; his mother, Wanda Daniel, Cuba; two sisters, Beverly Biermann and husband Danny, Union, and Rebecca Maple and husband Terry, Cuba; two brothers, Roy Van Brown and wife Karen, Villa Ridge, and Bernie Brown, Sullivan; other relatives and many friends. Memorials to St. Mary's Cemetery Fund or American Diabetes Association are preferred. The Brown family is being served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union.

Children from this marriage were:

213 M i. Richard Odell Brown was born on 6 August 1968 in Heidelberg, Germany.

Richard Odell married Marie. Marie was born about 1970.

214 M ii. Randy Lawrence Brown was born on 24 September 1969.

Randy Lawrence married Amy Marie Linton. Amy Marie was born on 27 April 1969.

+ 215 F iii. Dana Denise Brown was born on 13 February 1971.

106. Shirley Rose Hagedorn (Julia Frances Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 18 September 1951 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 5 March 2005 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried on 8 March 2005 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Shirley Rose Lause, 53, Union, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Union. Mrs. Lause was born Sept. 18, 1951, in Washington, the daughter of George Hagedorn and wife Julia, nee Otten.

She received her education at St. Mary's Grade School in Villa Ridge and graduated from Pacific High School in 1970. On Sept. 9, 1972, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Lause at St. Mary's Church in Villa Ridge. Mrs. Lause was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Western Catholic Union. She was preceded in death by her father, George Hagedorn.

Mrs. Lause is survived by her mother, Julia Hagedorn, Villa Ridge; her husband, Kenneth Lause, Union; three sons, Devin Lause and wife Krista, Augusta, Ben Lause and wife Leslie, Beaufort, and Jared "J.J." Lause and fiancee Cassie Metts, Union; two grandchildren, Josie and Brady; her mother-in-law, Evelyn Lause, Union; two sisters, Betty Brown and Judy Huesgen and husband Jim, all of Villa Ridge; one brother, John Hagedorn, Villa Ridge; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at Immaculate Conception Church in Union with the Rev. Matthew Mitas officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Shirley Rose married Kenneth Ray Lause, son of Bernard F. Lause and Evelyn Marie Plassmeyer, on 9 September 1972 in St. Mary's Church in (Moselle) Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. Kenneth Ray was born on 31 August 1948.

Children from this marriage were:

216 M i. Devin Dwayne Lause was born on 12 January 1971.

Devin Dwayne married Krista Lynn Doehring. Krista Lynn was born on 2 June 1971.

+ 217 M ii. Benjamin Brian Lause was born on 6 June 1977.

218 M iii. Jared Lause was born on 29 July 1981.

107. Judith Ann Hagedorn (Julia Frances Otten ⁴, Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 15 October 1956.

Judith Ann married Gilbert James Huesgen on 4 September 1976. Gilbert James was born about 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

219 F i. Casey Ann Huesgen was born on 23 March 1980.

220 M ii. Bradley James Huesgen was born on 9 April 1983.

109. Martin Sterling Giesing (Irene Dorothy Hobelmann ⁴, Martin Bernard ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 26 January 1938 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Martin was born at 7:45 a.m. on Jan. 26, 1938. He went to Immaculate Conception grade school in Union, Missouri and Saint Francis Borgia high school in Washington, Missouri. Martin was in the Missouri National Guard at age 16 till age 19, then he tried to join the Navy but failed his physical and was medically discharged. He spent about two years as an auxiliary policeman in Union, Missouri. He raised his sons on his own. Martin was an Inventory and Quality Inspector most of working life. Upon death he will be cremated and buried at Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union, Missouri.

Martin Sterling married Mary Barbara Sunfield, daughter of John A. Sunfield and Unknown, on 11 May 1963 in Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri. The marriage ended in divorce in 1968. Mary Barbara was born on 25 December 1945 in Defiance, St. Charles County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

221 M i. John Sterling Giesing was born on 30 April 1964 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a worker for Walmart.

+ 222 M ii. David Jerome Giesing was born on 31 October 1966 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

Martin Sterling next married Lois M. Berger on 24 December 1969 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The marriage ended in divorce in 1971. Lois M. was born in 1938 in Missouri.

110. Richard Edward Giesing (Irene Dorothy Hobelmann ⁴, Martin Bernard ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 12 October 1942 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Richard was born at 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 12, 1942. He worked for Walmart. He used to be in Security.

Richard Edward married Janice Elizabeth Pehle, daughter of Alfred August Pehle and Zannie Rae Crider, on 28 May 1960 in Immaculate Conception Church in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. Janice Elizabeth was born on 28 November 1941, died on 5 January 1988 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 46, and was buried in Union, Franklin County, Missouri City Cemetery.

Noted events in her life were:

She worked as a shoe factory worker.

The child from this marriage was:

223 M i. Chad West Giesing was born on 27 August 1966 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Born at 9:16 a.m. on August 27, 1966 at St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Missouri and weighed 6 lbs 15 oz. He was baptized on September 18, 1966 at Immaculate Conception Church in Union, Missouri.

Chad West married Judy L. Chapman on 28 May 1988 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri Auditorium. Judy L. was born on 16 August 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri.

111. Mary Frances Giesing (Irene Dorothy Hobelmann ⁴, Martin Bernard ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 12 May 1949 in St. Francis Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Mary was born at 9:30 p.m. on May 12, 1949. She is a teacher in Florida.

Mary Frances married Kim Sherman Hill, son of Sherman Ernst Hill and Verbia (Vicky) Rudluff, on 17 August 1974 in Immaculate Conception Church in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. Kim Sherman was born on 21 August 1948 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, died on 14 April 1998 in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida at age 49, and was buried in Lehigh Acres Memorial Cemetery in Lehigh, Florida.

General Notes: Kim worked for the Post Office as a Mail Carrier. Kim was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

Kim S. Hill, 49, of Lehigh Acres, died April 14, 1998. Born in Davenport, Iowa, he moved here in 1982 from Cape Girardeau, Mo. Kim leaves his wife Mary and son Nathan of Lehigh Acres; parents: Sherman and Vicki Hill of Illinois; sister, Trina Stokes and nieces and nephews of Fort Myers.

He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Sanibel and a member of VFW 4174 and Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Assn. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 17, at Anderson Funeral Home from 6 - 8 p.m., with VFW honor services at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army for homeless veterans. Cremation arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home of Lehigh Acres, 2701 Lee Boulevard.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 224 M i. Nathan Daniel Hill was born on 3 September 1980 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

113. Greg Allen Hobelmann (Leonard G. (Bud) ⁴, Martin Bernard ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 31 March 1958.

General Notes: Became Eagle Scout on October 1, 1971 in Troop 812

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a department manager at Tyson Foods.

Greg Allen married Kathy Ann Richard in Franklin County, Missouri. The marriage ended in divorce. Kathy Ann was born about 1960.

Greg Allen next married Connie. Connie was born about 1962.

Children from this marriage were:

225 F i. April Hobelmann was born about 1990.

226 M ii. Andrew Hobelmann was born in 1993.

114. Lillian Goldie Aytes (Cecilia Elizabeth Antoinette Schroeder ⁴, Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 23 November 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 21 February 2005 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 24 February 2005 in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Lillian Goldie Fisher, 84, Gerald, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Creve Coeur. Mrs. Fisher was born Nov. 23, 1920, in St. Louis, the daughter of Clarence Aytes and wife Cecilia, nee Schroeder. She married Oral Joseph "Kingfish" Fisher Aug. 31, 1940, in Hermann.

Mrs. Fisher worked for Paramount Cap Company in Gerald. She later helped baby sit many neighborhood children. She was a member of the Gerald Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7268 Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Fisher was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by four sons, Richard Fisher and wife Julia, Georgia state, Daniel Fisher and wife Trevia, Steven Fisher and wife Nancy, all of Gerald, and Mark Fisher and wife Theresa, Rosebud; two daughters, Diane Angell and husband Norman, Gerald, Pamela Bloch and husband Horst, Hermann; one brother, Wilbert Aytes, Texas state; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 24, at Meyer-Hilke-Millard Funeral Home, Gerald, with the Rev. Donald Kratz officiating. Burial was in Boeuff Presbyterian Cemetery, Gerald. Memorials to the family in care of Meyer-Hilke-Millard Funeral Home, Gerald, are preferred. The family was served by Meyer-Hilke-Millard Funeral Home, Gerald.

Lillian Goldie married Oral Joseph Fisher, son of Joseph J. Fisher and Clarisse Olivia Hafley, in Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri. Oral Joseph was born on 11 May 1918 in Rosebud, Gasconade County, Missouri, died on 19 April 2003 in St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 22 April 2003 in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Oral J. "Kingfish" Fisher, 84, Gerald, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2003, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington. Mr. Fisher was born May 11, 1918, in Rosebud, the son of Joseph J. Fisher and wife Clarisse, nee Hafley.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a sergeant. Mr. Fisher was a laborer in the Gerald area. He was a deacon at Boeuff Presbyterian Church, Gerald.

Mr. Fisher was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Clarisse Fisher.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillian Aytes Fisher, Gerald; two daughters, Diane Angell and husband Norman, Gerald, and Pamela Bloch and husband Horst, Hermann; four sons, Richard Fisher and wife Julie, Georgia, Daniel Fisher and wife Trevia and Steven Fisher and wife Nancy, all of Gerald, and Mark Fisher and wife Theresa, Rosebud; two sisters, Irene Wilson, New Bloomfield, and LaVada Schulte and husband Henry,Strain; a sister-in-law, Helen Fisher, Rosebud; a brother-in-law, Victor Haddox, Owensville;18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 22, at Meyer-Hilke-Millard Funeral Home, Gerald, with the Rev. Don Kratz officiating. Burial with military honors was held in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery, Gerald. Memorials to the Fisher family are preferred. The Fisher family was served by Meyer-Hilke-Millard Funeral Home, Gerald. The Missourian May 7, 2003

Children from this marriage were:

+ 227 F i. Dianne Fisher was born on 2 April 1940 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 228 M ii. Richard W. Fisher was born on 6 November 1941 in Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia.

+ 229 M iii. Daniel Fisher was born on 2 February 1947 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 230 F iv. Pamela A. Fisher was born on 29 August 1955 in Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+ 231 M v. Steven R. Fisher was born on 28 November 1957 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 232 M vi. Mark J. Fisher was born on 4 November 1959 in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri.

115. Earl Kenneth Aytes (Cecilia Elizabeth Antoinette Schroeder ⁴, Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 4 June 1922 in area near Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri, died in 1975 in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried in Beouff Presbyterian Cemetery in Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri.

Earl Kenneth married Martha. Martha was born about 1925.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 233 F i. Barbara Jean Aytes was born on 13 November 1945.

117. Dorothy Jane Aytes (Cecilia Elizabeth Antoinette Schroeder ⁴, Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 4 January 1932 in Missouri and died on 29 March 2000 in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina at age 68.

Dorothy Jane married Richard Stanfield. Richard was born about 1928.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 234 M i. Sherrill Aytes.

118. Wilbert Junior Aytes (Cecilia Elizabeth Antoinette Schroeder ⁴, Mary Bernadine (Mamie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 10 March 1933.

Wilbert Junior married someone.

His children were:

+ 235 F i. Theresa Aytes.

+ 236 F ii. Debbie Aytes.

120. Evelyn Melton (Mary Catherine Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born about 1926.

Evelyn married James Washington Benton on 6 September 1943. James Washington was born on 16 November 1916, died on 17 October 2002 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona at age 85, and was buried on 22 October 2002 in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

General Notes: James W. Benton, 85, Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of St. Clair, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2002. He was born November 16, 1916, at St. Clair, the son of Charles Benton and wife Stella, nee Smith.

Mr. Benton received his education in St. Clair. He served his country in the U.S. Army overseas during World War II. He received two Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct medal.

Following his military service he was employed at the Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 1979. On September 6, 1943, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Melton. They made their home at St. Clair until 1979 when they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stella and Charles Benton; five brothers, Ellis, Buster, Wilbur, Elmer and Charles Jr.; two sisters, Anna Nevills and Josephine Barton.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Benton, Phoenix, Arizona; one daughter, Karen Williams, Phoenix, Arizona; one son, James Benton, Jr., Joplin; three sisters, Marie Barton and Laura Stahlman, both of St. Clair, and Blanche George, Pensacola, Florida; three grandsons, Kevin, Craig and Steve Reeves; three granddaughters, Lisa, Misty and Amanda Benton; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 22, at Glendale Mortuary, Glendale, Arizona. Interment followed at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The Benton family was served by Glendale Mortuary, Glendale, Arizona.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 237 F i. Karen Ann Benton was born on 10 August 1944.

+ 238 M ii. James William Benton was born on 9 February 1948.

121. Marvin Pennock (Mary Catherine Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 8 February 1938.

Marvin married Patricia Ann Huff on 6 July 1957. Patricia Ann was born on 17 August 1940.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 239 F i. Teresa Lynn Pennock was born on 29 July 1958.

122. Wilbern Merle Brown (Mary Catherine Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 25 April 1945.

Wilbern Merle married Janice Donnetta Jett, daughter of James K. Jett and Faye L. Dickinson, on 22 April 1971. Janice Donnetta was born on 10 March 1944.

The child from this marriage was:

240 M i. Jamie Devin Brown was born on 23 August 1983.

123. Wilma Irene Herndon (Frances Elizabeth Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 30 November 1927.

Wilma Irene married Oscar Lee (Gus) Erbes on 30 November 1946. Oscar Lee (Gus) was born on 31 May 1922 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 26 December 1994 at age 72, and was buried in United Methodist (Odd Fellows) Cemetery in St. Clair, Missouri.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 241 M i. Randy Lee Erbes was born on 19 August 1947.

124. Betty Lois Herndon (Frances Elizabeth Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 2 February 1930 and died on 26 October 1991 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 61.

Betty Lois married John Valentine Robinson on 23 February 1956. John Valentine was born on 14 February 1926 and died on 11 July 1993 at age 67.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 242 M i. Terry Ray Herndon was born about 1957.

+ 243 F ii. Debra Darlene Robinson was born about 1959.

125. Archie Ray Herndon Sr. (Frances Elizabeth Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 9 September 1931 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 2 October 2011 in Belton, Missouri at age 80, and was buried in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri.

General Notes: Archie Ray Herndon, Sr., 80, of Belton, Mo., passed away October 2, 2011. Memorial visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at McGilley & George Funeral in Belton. Inturnment at a later date in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Mo. Archie was born Sept. 9, 1931, in Union, Mo., to Ivan and Francis Hobbleman Herndon. He was a retired Army Staff Sgt. Survived by wife, Loraine; son, Archie Herndon, Jr. and wife Shannon, Belton; brother, Norman Herndon, Kearney, Mo.; two sisters, Wilma Erbs and Sandy Light, both of St. Claire, Mo.; three grandchildren, Kristy, Keely and Kyler. Condolences may be made at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com McGilley & George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, 816-322-2995

Published in Kansas City Star on October 4, 2011

Archie Ray married Selma Patterson, daughter of Joseph Patterson and Jennie,. Selma was born about 1933.

The child from this marriage was:

244 M i. Daniel Ray Herndon was born on 20 August 1955 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri and died on 1 May 2001 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi at age 45.

Daniel Ray married Darlene A. Hurlbert, daughter of Earl Hurlbert and Patsy, on 25 February 2000 in Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama. Darlene A. was born about 1960.

Archie Ray next married Lorraine Mussmeyer. Lorraine was born on 24 July 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 245 M i. Archie Ray Herndon Jr. was born on 3 July 1967.

126. Norman Julius Herndon (Frances Elizabeth Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 8 February 1933.

Norman Julius married Mary Lou England on 5 May 1953 in Luebbering, Franklin County, Missouri. Mary Lou was born on 9 April 1932.

Children from this marriage were:

246 F i. Linda J. Herndon was born on 23 February 1954.

+ 247 M ii. Richard J. Herndon was born on 14 November 1956 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.

+ 248 F iii. Katharine Jan Herndon was born on 22 December 1957 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.

249 M iv. N. Jeffery Herndon was born on 9 September 1959 in Bethany, Missouri.

128. Saundra (Sandie) Lee Herndon (Frances Elizabeth Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 9 April 1942.

Saundra (Sandie) Lee married Kenneth Ray Light, son of Roscoe Roy Light and Wilma Lucille Hults, on 17 September 1960 in Lonedell, Franklin County, Missouri. Kenneth Ray was born on 7 April 1937 in Lonedell, Franklin County, Missouri and died on 30 March 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 66.

General Notes: Kenneth Ray Light Sr., 66, St. Clair, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in St. Louis.

Mr. Light was born April 7, 1937, in St. Clair, the son of Roscoe Roy Light and wife Wilma Lucille, nee Hults. On Sept. 17, 1960, he was united in marriage to Saundra "Sandie" Lee Herndon. Mr. Light was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Lonedell. During his working years, he was employed by St. Clair Die Casting for over 31 years. Mr. Light was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Saundra Light, St. Clair; one son, Kenneth R. Light Jr. and wife Marlo, St. Clair; four daughters, Jacqueline Elkins and special friend Gerald Caudle, St. Clair, Kimberly York and husband Roger and Stephanie York and husband Adam, all of Lonedell, and Stacie Light, Union; two brothers, Edward Leroy Light and wife Pat and Carl Light and wife Sharon, all of St. Clair; six sisters, Ellen Estes and husband Butch, House Springs, Agnes Osseck and special friend Cecil Nevills, Beaufort, Dorothy Lowe and husband Richard, St. Clair, Kathy Sharp and special friend Ken, Japan, Mo., Annie Richardson and husband Mark, Lonedell, and Sheryl Erbes and husband Randy, St. Clair; eight grandchildren, Paul Michael Graham, Colorado Springs, Colo., Cody and Jesse York, both of Lonedell, Alicia, Mary and Erin York, all of Lonedell, and Jacob and Caroline Light, both of St. Clair; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 3, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with the Rev. Bernie Rinks officiating.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 250 F i. Jacqueline Kay Light was born on 7 August 1961.

+ 251 F ii. Kimberly Renee Light was born on 17 July 1963.

+ 252 M iii. Kenneth Ray Light was born on 7 November 1966 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 19 April 2006 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri at age 39, and was buried on 22 April 2006 in Prospect Cemetery in Lonedell, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 253 F iv. Stephanie Light was born about 1970.

254 F v. Stacie Light was born on 17 October 1974.

129. Donald Gene Hobelman (George Henry ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 4 December 1934.

Donald Gene married Linda Lucille Cull on 2 January 1960. Linda Lucille was born on 15 July 1940 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 255 F i. Stacy Lee Hobelman was born on 5 November 1965 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

+ 256 F ii. Susan Lynn Hobelman was born on 16 August 1969 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

130. Jeanette Marie Hobelmann (Antone John (Tony) ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 1 November 1939.

Jeanette Marie married Leon William Altemueller in 1957. The marriage ended in divorce. Leon William was born in 1937.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 257 F i. Faith Marie Altemueller was born on 27 April 1958 in Alameda, Alameda County, California.

+ 258 M ii. Leon William Altemueller was born on 29 June 1959 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

+ 259 F iii. Holly Anne Altemueller was born on 25 January 1961 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

+ 260 F iv. Pamela Jean Altemueller was born about 1962 in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California.

+ 261 F v. Krista Sue Altemueller was born on 1 February 1971.

Jeanette Marie next married Paul Lawrence. Paul was born about 1936.

131. Larry Lee Hobelmann (Antone John (Tony) ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 27 September 1950.

Larry Lee married Virginia E. K. Schmidt in Franklin County, Missouri. The marriage ended in divorce. Virginia E. K. was born about 1952.

Children from this marriage were:

262 M i. Adam Jeremy Hobelmann was born on 4 June 1975.

263 F ii. Michelle Konstance Hobelmann was born on 27 January 1979.

Larry Lee next married Susan Nel Pietz on 14 May 1994 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri. Susan Nel was born about 1953.

132. Kenneth Eugene Van Leer (Regina Marie Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 16 June 1936.

General Notes: They were living in Glendale, Arizona in 2004.

Kenneth Eugene married Betty Jean Norden on 10 September 1955 in Catawissa, Franklin County, Missouri. Betty Jean was born on 18 September 1936.

Children from this marriage were:

264 F i. Sherri Lynn Van Leer was born on 3 September 1957.

+ 265 M ii. Kenneth Eugene Van Leer was born on 28 June 1960.

133. Phyllis Carole Van Leer (Regina Marie Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 5 September 1938.

Phyllis Carole married Robert Wideman on 28 March 1958. Robert was born on 21 May 1938.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 266 M i. Timothy Ray Wideman was born on 4 December 1958.

+ 267 M ii. Thomas Alan Wideman was born on 6 March 1962.

+ 268 F iii. Tammy Marie Wideman was born on 19 August 1966.

134. Robert Joe Van Leer (Regina Marie Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 12 October 1943.

Robert Joe married Janet Sue Narup, daughter of Irvin Elmer Narup and Mabel B., on 15 May 1971. Janet Sue was born on 12 September 1952.

Children from this marriage were:

269 M i. Brian Keith Van Leer was born on 28 October 1971.

270 M ii. Jason Robert Van Leer was born on 4 November 1973.

Jason Robert married Morgan. Morgan was born about 1975.

271 F iii. Kimberly Michelle Van Leer was born on 7 December 1981.

General Notes: She went to Southwest Missouri State University.

Noted events in her life were:

She graduated in 2000 in St. Clair High School.

Kimberly Michelle married Darren Michael Chaves on 29 May 2010 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

135. Dorothy Lee Brown (Leona Carolyn Delores Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 4 December 1936.

Dorothy Lee married Franklin Delanao (Frank) Mueller on 25 November 1955. Franklin Delanao (Frank) was born on 31 December 1932, died on 19 February 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 60, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens near Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 272 F i. Linda Dianne Mueller was born on 8 June 1956.

273 M ii. Jeffery Wayne Mueller was born on 15 October 1957 and died on 29 December 1961 at age 4.

Dorothy Lee next married Charlie King. Charlie was born about 1933.

137. Rose Marie Gay (Mabel Helen Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 5 August 1936.

Rose Marie married Joseph Austin Landing on 20 April 1957 in Hernando, DeSoto County, Mississippi. Joseph Austin was born on 26 February 1934.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 274 F i. Cynthia Jo Landing was born on 25 September 1959.

+ 275 F ii. Patricia Ann Landing was born on 30 June 1964.

276 F iii. Tracy Renee Landing was born on 4 July 1968.

138. David Eugene Gay (Mabel Helen Hobelmann ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 24 August 1944.

David Eugene married Unknown Female. Unknown Female was born about 1946.

Children from this marriage were:

277 M i. David Mark Gay was born on 26 June 1967.

+ 278 F ii. Leigh Ann Gay was born on 4 January 1969.

David Eugene next married Marsha Pohousky on 15 August 1982 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Marsha was born on 11 January 1947 in Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania.

140. Sally Ann Hobelmann (Eugene Mearl ⁴, George Henry ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 5 December 1953.

Sally Ann married Male Piper. Male was born about 1950.

Children from this marriage were:

279 M i. Eric Charles Piper was born on 3 December 1971 in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri.

280 F ii. Cassandra Lynn Piper was born on 17 August 1977 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.

Cassandra Lynn married Stanley Lutes in 2001. Stanley was born about 1975.

Sally Ann next married James Robert Bouril on 5 July 1980 in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri. James Robert was born about 1952.

142. Robert John Gruener (Edna Elizabeth Hanneken ⁴, Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 3 July 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Robert John married Marie Chalupny on 26 June 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri. Marie was born about 1936.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 281 F i. Diane Marie Gruener was born on 24 April 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 282 M ii. Stephen Joseph Gruener was born on 5 February 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri, died on 19 August 1997 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 39, and was buried in St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

283 F iii. Jane Marie Gruener was born on 29 June 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Jane Marie married Bill Herod on 3 October 1988 in St. Louis, Missouri. Bill was born about 1960.

143. John Edward Gruener (Edna Elizabeth Hanneken ⁴, Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 27 August 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Noted events in his life were:

He worked as a computer program analyst.

John Edward married Mary Jane Peake on 31 July 1965 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Mary Jane was born about 1940.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 284 F i. Jennifer Ann Gruener was born on 7 May 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri.

285 F ii. Christine Rene Gruener was born on 5 January 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri.

286 M iii. Jeffery John Gruener was born on 21 May 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri.

287 M iv. Michael John Gruener was born on 17 December 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri.

144. Edward Earl Gruener (Edna Elizabeth Hanneken ⁴, Caroline Theresa (Carrie) Hobelmann ³, George Frederick (Fritz) ², Johann David ¹) was born on 10 May 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Edward Earl married Teddy A. Behr Suchanek in St. Louis, Missouri. Teddy A. Behr was born about 1945.