John Russell Robinson1,2,3

M, b. September 4, 1878, d. January 25, 1945
     John Russell Robinson was buried at Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne Co., Iowa.3 He was born on September 4, 1878 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.2 He married Ermina Gertrude McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on February 27, 1901 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 John Russell Robinson died on January 25, 1945 at Iowa at age 66.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 150, District 164, Corydon, Wayne Co., Iowa4
1920Dwelling 485, District 176, Corydon, Wayne Co., Iowa5
1930Dwelling 213, District 4, Corydon, Wayne Co., Iowa6
1940Dwelling 410, District 93-5, Corydon, Wayne Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1910Salesman4
1920Automobile repairer5
1930Auto mechanic6
1940Auto repair shop operator7

Family

Ermina Gertrude McKern b. May 8, 1883, d. November 26, 1945
Marriage*John Russell Robinson married Ermina Gertrude McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on February 27, 1901 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  3. [S7274] Corydon Cemetery, Wayne Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7077] Courier, The, From the Gertrude Robinson obituary in the Nov 26, 1945 edition.
  9. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.

Harry Pearl Sanders1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 13, 1881, d. July 27, 1949
     Harry Pearl Sanders was buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (also known as West Cemetery), Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,6 His Social Security Number was 483-24-8789.3 He was born on June 13, 1881 at Osceola, Clarke Co., Iowa.3,4,5 He married Elgie Myrtle McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on December 30, 1923 at Bunch, Davis Co., Iowa.1,7 Harry Pearl Sanders died on July 27, 1949 at Unionville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 68.6 He Harry P. Sanders of Unionville, 69, livestock dealer and former Sigourney resident, died of a heart attack last Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at his home one mile north of Unionville. The funeral service was held Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Moravia, and burial was made in West cemetery here. Mr. Sanderss had lived in the Unionville community for the past 25 years, having lived previously at Moravia. He is survived by his wife, Elgie; two sons, Robert of Waterloo and John of Ottumwa; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Belt of Granite City, Illinois, who spent her girlhood here with her grandmother and the late Mrs. Rosa J. Terrell, mother of Mr. Sanders; four grandchildren and two step-daughters, Mrs. Eloise Glenn of Guda, Illinois and Mrs. Ruth Glosser of Blakesburg. on July 28, 1949.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 21, District 10, Marion, Davis Co., Iowa8
1940Dwelling 28, District 4-26, Udell, Appanoose Co., Iowa9

Occupation

1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Elgie Myrtle McKern b. February 5, 1889, d. January, 1963
Marriage*Harry Pearl Sanders married Elgie Myrtle McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on December 30, 1923 at Bunch, Davis Co., Iowa.1,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  2. [S2668] Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=herman&GSfn=ernest&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=9500377&CRid=95821&df=all&
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S490] Keokuk County News, From the Harry P. Sanders obituary in the Jul 28, 1949 edition.
  7. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.

Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales1,2,3,4

M, b. December 18, 1888, d. January 6, 1951
     Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales was buried at Oakview Cemetery, 602 2nd Avenue W., Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.2,3 He Benjamin Harrison Wales, Albia police chief, died at his home 121 North E street, Saturday morning. He had served as chief of police since the change in city administration in April of 1949, when he was appointed by mayor James Morrison. He was associated with the department for five years. A native of Green Top, Mo., Mr. Wales was born December 18, 1888. He had been a resident of Albia for 11 years. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. At Lewis Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. G. S. Bruland First Methodist Church, and burial will be in Oak View cemetery. Mr. Wales is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Eudora Dutemple of Albia, Mrs. Mary Masten of Hackensack, Minn., and Mrs. Joan Bates of Cedar Falls; a son, John, of Albia; and five grandchildren.2 He was born on December 18, 1888 at Greentop, Schuyler Co., Missouri. He married Elsie Mae McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on December 18, 1916 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales died on January 6, 1951 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, at age 62.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 244, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa4
1940Dwelling 169, District 68-13, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa5

Occupation

1920Farmer4
1940Cafe propriator5

Family

Elsie Mae McKern b. February 5, 1889, d. September 29, 1970
Marriage*Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales married Elsie Mae McKern, daughter of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on December 18, 1916 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elsie Mae Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Harrison Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S7259] Oakview Cemetery, Monroe Co. IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5895] Pierschbacher Funeral Homes, online http://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/, From the Dolores Eudora Wales Dutemple obituary.
  7. [S2805] Newton Daily News, The, From the Joan A. Wales Bates obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.
  8. [S7284] Brenny Funeral Chapel, online www.brenny.com, From the Mary Masten obituary.

John Perry Wales1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 9, 1917, d. November 7, 1989
FatherBenjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales1,9,3,6,7,8 b. December 18, 1888, d. January 6, 1951
MotherElsie Mae McKern1,3,6,7,8 b. February 5, 1889, d. September 29, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 485-18-1348.5 John Perry Wales was buried at Oakview Cemetery, 602 2nd Avenue W., Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.2 He was born on October 9, 1917 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4,10,5 He died on November 7, 1989 at Monroe Co., Iowa, at age 72.2,10,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 244, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa3
1940Dwelling 169, District 68-13, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1940Truck driver6

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elsie Mae Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S7259] Oakview Cemetery, Monroe Co. IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5895] Pierschbacher Funeral Homes, online http://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/, From the Dolores Eudora Wales Dutemple obituary.
  8. [S2805] Newton Daily News, The, From the Joan A. Wales Bates obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Harrison Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Dolores Eudora Wales1,2,3

F, b. September 5, 1921, d. December 25, 2010
FatherBenjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales1,5,2,3,4 b. December 18, 1888, d. January 6, 1951
MotherElsie Mae McKern1,2,3,4 b. February 5, 1889, d. September 29, 1970
     Dolores Eudora Wales Dolores Eudora (Wales) Dutemple, age 90, of Albia, died on December 25, 2010 at Sunrise Terrace Care Center in Winfield, IA. She was born to Benjamin Harrison and Elsie May (McKern) Wales on September 5, 1920. She married Isaac Dutemple on August 16, 1942. To this union four children were born. Survivors include her children: Janet Elizabeth (David) Lamser of Merrifield, MN, Joyce Elaine (Charles) Mayer of Hackensack, MN, Jeanne Lee (Gary) Settles of Winfield, IA, and John Isaac (Mary Anne) Dutemple of St. Louis, MO, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, John Wales; and two sisters, Mary Masten, and Joan Bates. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia with Rev. Neil Montz officiating. Visitation will open at 10:00 am and will be open until service time at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Oak View Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Monroe County Hospital or Trinity United Methodist Church.3 She was buried at Oakview Cemetery, 602 2nd Avenue W., Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.3 She was born on September 5, 1921 at Iowa.2,3,6 As of August 16, 1942,her married name was Dutemple.3 She married Isaac Dutemple on August 16, 1942.3 Dolores Eudora Wales died on December 25, 2010 at Winfield, Henry Co., Iowa, at age 89.3,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 169, District 68-13, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa2

Occupation

1940Cafe waitress2

Family

Isaac Dutemple b. February 5, 1918, d. March 5, 1991
Marriage*Dolores Eudora Wales married Isaac Dutemple on August 16, 1942.3 
Children
  • Janet Elizabeth Dutemple3
  • Joyce Elaine Dutemple3
  • Jeanne Lee Dutemple3
  • John Isaac Dutemple3

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elsie Mae Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5895] Pierschbacher Funeral Homes, online http://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/, From the Dolores Eudora Wales Dutemple obituary.
  4. [S2805] Newton Daily News, The, From the Joan A. Wales Bates obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Harrison Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S7259] Oakview Cemetery, Monroe Co. IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Joan Wales1,2

F, b. May 29, 1928, d. June 22, 2008
FatherBenjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales1,5,2,3,4 b. December 18, 1888, d. January 6, 1951
MotherElsie Mae McKern1,2,3,4 b. February 5, 1889, d. September 29, 1970
     Joan Wales was born on May 29, 1928 at Iowa.2,6,4 As of 1949,her married name was Bates.4 She married Robert Bates in 1949.4 Joan Wales died on June 22, 2008 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 80.6,4 She Joan A. (Wales) Bates passed from this earthly world in Phoenix, Ariz., on June 22, 2008. Born on May 9, 1928, Jo was the youngest of four children born to Benjamin H. and Elsie M. Wales. She attended school in Albia and Chariton and married Robert Bates of Mystic in 1949. They made a life together for 35 years, settling in the Centerville area to raise their three children, John, Kristine and Jennifer. In the mid-1980s, Jo relocated to Phoenix, Ariz., where she worked as a scheduling clerk for the Maricopa County Superior Court. Upon retirement, she worked in Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks, and spent summers in Minnesota and Iowa visiting family and friends. In 2003, Jo moved to McCann Village in Newton where she was an active volunteer in the American Legion Auxiliary and the RSVP. She loved living in Arizona and returned there in 2006. Jo was preceded in death by her brother, John, and her sister, Mary. She is survived by her sister Eudora (Dody) Dutemple of Albia; her son, John (Laura) Bates of Centerville; two daughters, Kristine (Tim) Frakes of Granger and Jennifer Bates of Des Moines; three grandchildren, Abigail Bates, Alexandra Frakes and Adam Frakes; and several nieces and nephews. It was her wish that there be no memorial or graveside service. on July 1, 2008.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 169, District 68-13, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa2

Family

Robert Bates
Marriage*Joan Wales married Robert Bates in 1949.4 
Children
  • John Bates4
  • Kristine Bates4
  • Jennifer Bates4

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elsie Mae Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5895] Pierschbacher Funeral Homes, online http://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/, From the Dolores Eudora Wales Dutemple obituary.
  4. [S2805] Newton Daily News, The, From the Joan A. Wales Bates obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Harrison Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary Eva Wales1,2

F, b. October 15, 1923, d. October 29, 2005
FatherBenjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales1,6,2,3,4,5 b. December 18, 1888, d. January 6, 1951
MotherElsie Mae McKern1,2,3,4,5 b. February 5, 1889, d. September 29, 1970
     Mary Eva Wales Mary Masten, age 82, of Pequot Lakes, died October 29, 2005 at Heritage House of Pequot Lakes. She was born October 15, 1923 at Main Station near Moravia, IA to Harry and Elsie Wales and was a long time resident of Hackensack where she worked many years at the hardware store. She is survived by two sisters, Dolores (Dody) Dutemple of Albia, IA and Joan Bates of Newton, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, a brother John Wales, beloved companion Vern Garoutte. There are no services planned.4 Her married name was Masten.1 She married Arnold William Masten.7 Mary Eva Wales was born on October 15, 1923 at Main Station, Appanoose Co., Iowa.8,4 She and Arnold William Masten were divorced on January 10, 1972 at Cass Co., Minnesota.7 Mary Eva Wales died on October 29, 2005 at Pequot Lakes, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, at age 82.8,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 169, District 68-13, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa2

Family

Arnold William Masten b. May 4, 1914, d. November 1, 1977
Marriage*Mary Eva Wales married Arnold William Masten.7 
Divorce* Mary Eva Wales and Arnold William Masten were divorced on January 10, 1972 at Cass Co., Minnesota.7 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Elsie Mae Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5895] Pierschbacher Funeral Homes, online http://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/, From the Dolores Eudora Wales Dutemple obituary.
  4. [S7284] Brenny Funeral Chapel, online www.brenny.com, From the Mary Masten obituary.
  5. [S2805] Newton Daily News, The, From the Joan A. Wales Bates obituary in the Jul 1, 2008 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Benjamin Harrison Wales obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S1962] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arnold William Masten1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 4, 1914, d. November 1, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 484-09-4107.6 Arnold William Masten was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.4,3 He married Mary Eva Wales, daughter of Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales and Elsie Mae McKern.1 Arnold William Masten was born on May 4, 1914 at Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota.6,2,4,3,5 He and Mary Eva Wales were divorced on January 10, 1972 at Cass Co., Minnesota.1 Arnold William Masten died on November 1, 1977 at Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, at age 63.6,2,3,4

Family

Mary Eva Wales b. October 15, 1923, d. October 29, 2005
Marriage*He married Mary Eva Wales, daughter of Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales and Elsie Mae McKern.1 
Divorce* Arnold William Masten and Mary Eva Wales were divorced on January 10, 1972 at Cass Co., Minnesota.1 

Citations

  1. [S1962] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995.
  2. [S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S5319] Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., MN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Isaac Dutemple1,2

M, b. February 5, 1918, d. March 5, 1991
     Isaac Dutemple was buried at Oakview Cemetery, 602 2nd Avenue W., Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.2 His Social Security Number was 478-05-1909.3 He was born on February 5, 1918 at Iowa.2,3 He married Dolores Eudora Wales, daughter of Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales and Elsie Mae McKern, on August 16, 1942.1 Isaac Dutemple died on March 5, 1991 at Iowa at age 73.2,3

Family

Dolores Eudora Wales b. September 5, 1921, d. December 25, 2010
Marriage*He married Dolores Eudora Wales, daughter of Benjamin Harrison "Harry" Wales and Elsie Mae McKern, on August 16, 1942.1 
Children
  • Janet Elizabeth Dutemple1
  • Joyce Elaine Dutemple1
  • Jeanne Lee Dutemple1
  • John Isaac Dutemple1

Citations

  1. [S5895] Pierschbacher Funeral Homes, online http://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com/, From the Dolores Eudora Wales Dutemple obituary.
  2. [S7259] Oakview Cemetery, Monroe Co. IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ida Viola Espy1

F, b. November 20, 1880, d. May 31, 1963
     Ida Viola Espy was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Winnebago Co., Illinois.2 She was born on November 20, 1880 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.2 As of December 22, 1901,her married name was McKern.1 She married Charles Albert McKern, son of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on December 22, 1901 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 As of February 2, 1936,her married name was Dietzman.2 Ida Viola Espy married Fred T. Dietzman on February 2, 1936 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.2 Ida Viola Espy died on May 31, 1963 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 82.2 She Mrs. Ida V. Dietzman, 82, 824 Taft Road, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 31, 1963, after a short illness. Born Nov. 20, 1880, in Anderson, Ind. Lived 38 years in Rockford, coming here from Maravia, Iowa. Married to Fred T. Dietzman in Rockford, Feb. 2, 1936. Survivors include: her husband: two sons, Trenton C. McKern, Freeport, and Troy A. McKern, Venice, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Roma Hiatt, Loves Park, and Mrs. Helen Welin, Belvidere; several grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ann Castor, Moravia, Ia. Services at 1 p.m. Monday, June 3, in Fred C. Olson Mortuary. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. on May 31, 1963.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 55, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 420, District 55, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois4

Family 1

Charles Albert McKern b. April 17, 1881, d. October 26, 1933
Marriage*Ida Viola Espy married Charles Albert McKern, son of Francis Allen 'Frank" McKern and Ida Eldora Main, on December 22, 1901 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 
Children

Family 2

Fred T. Dietzman
Marriage*Ida Viola Espy married Fred T. Dietzman on February 2, 1936 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S7262] Register-Republic, From the Ida V. Dietzman obituary in the May 31, 1963 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  7. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  8. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  9. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Helen Welin Blakeslee obituary in the Nov 20, 2005 edition.

Athol Claire McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1902, d. October 29, 1958
FatherCharles Albert McKern1,2,3,4 b. April 17, 1881, d. October 26, 1933
MotherIda Viola Espy1,2,3,4 b. November 20, 1880, d. May 31, 1963
     Athol Claire McKern was born on April 22, 1902 at Main Station, Appanoose Co., Iowa.4 He married Irene Iowa Veach on October 29, 1923 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa; Her obituary has a marriage date of Oct 28, 1923.1,4 Athol Claire McKern died on October 29, 1958 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 56.4 He Athol C. McKern, 56, 551 Lawn Drive, Loves Park, father of Mrs. Robert Dittrich of Belvedere, was pronounced dead on arrival and Swdish American hospital in Rockford Wednesday at 11:22 a.m. He had suffered a heart attack at Rockford Screw Products company, where he was employed. Born in Main Station, Iowa, April 22, 1902, he was the son of Mr. And Mrs. Charles McKern. For the past 32 years he had lived in Rockford. His marriage to Irene Veach took place on October 28, 1923 in Iowa. Mr. McKern was employed as a machinist. He was a member of the Love Park Masonic lodge, the Loves Park Shrine club, Freeport Consistory, Tebala temple, the 101 club and the Rockford Scottish Rite club. Survivors include two sons, First Lieutenant Richard A. McKern of the United States Air Force and Robert McKern of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Hadley of Braintree, Essex, England, and Mrs. Dittrich; his mother, Mrs. Ida Dietzman of Rockford; seven grandchildren; twin brothers, Trenton of Freeport and Troy of Rockford, and two sisters, Mrs. Lee Hiatt of Rockford and Mrs. Helen Welin, Belvedere. on October 30, 1958.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 55, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 250, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa3
1930Dwelling 123, District 43, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 42, District 107-76B, Loves Park, Winnebago Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1920Farmer3
1930Sewing machine factory worker5
1940Universal joint plant assistant foreman6

Family

Irene Iowa Veach b. October 15, 1902, d. April 11, 1993
Marriage*Athol Claire McKern married Irene Iowa Veach on October 29, 1923 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa; Her obituary has a marriage date of Oct 28, 1923.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  8. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Robert McKern obituary in the Sep 23, 1976 edition.
  9. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Richard A. McKern obituary in the May 25, 2000 edition.

Irene Iowa Veach1,2,3

F, b. October 15, 1902, d. April 11, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 324-20-1702.3 Irene Iowa Veach was born on October 15, 1902 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa.3 As of October 29, 1923,her married name was McKern.1 She married Athol Claire McKern, son of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, on October 29, 1923 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa; Her obituary has a marriage date of Oct 28, 1923.1,2 Irene Iowa Veach died on April 11, 1993 at Illinois at age 90.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 123, District 43, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 42, District 107-76B, Loves Park, Winnebago Co., Illinois5

Family

Athol Claire McKern b. April 22, 1902, d. October 29, 1958
Marriage*Irene Iowa Veach married Athol Claire McKern, son of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, on October 29, 1923 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa; Her obituary has a marriage date of Oct 28, 1923.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  7. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Robert McKern obituary in the Sep 23, 1976 edition.
  8. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Richard A. McKern obituary in the May 25, 2000 edition.

Avis Eldora McKern1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 13, 1903, d. December 12, 1929
FatherCharles Albert McKern1,2,3,6,4 b. April 17, 1881, d. October 26, 1933
MotherIda Viola Espy1,2,3,6,4 b. November 20, 1880, d. May 31, 1963
     Avis Eldora McKern was buried at Moravia Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.4 She was born on December 13, 1903 at Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa.6,4 As of November 9, 1921,her married name was Arnold.1 She married Berl George Arnold on November 9, 1921 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,4 Avis Eldora McKern died on December 12, 1929 at Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 25.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 55, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1920Dwelling 250, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa3

Family

Berl George Arnold b. February 20, 1898, d. June 6, 1982
Marriage*Avis Eldora McKern married Berl George Arnold on November 9, 1921 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Berl George Arnold obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.

Berl George Arnold1,2,3

M, b. February 20, 1898, d. June 6, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 481-46-0198.4 Berl George Arnold was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.5,6 He Moravia--Funeral services for Berl George Arnold, 84, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 8 at the Turner Funeral Home in Moravia. The Rev. Larry Warren will officiate. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Moravia. A memorial has been established to the Heart Fund or the Arthritis Foundation in his name. Visitation was held Monday night Berl Arnold died Sunday, June 6, 1982 at the St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Centerville. He had been a resident of the Golden Age Manor in Centerville since 1977. He was born Feb. 20, 1898 in Appanoose County and was the son of David Newton Arnold and Sarah E. Norton. On Nov. 6, 1921 he married Avis McKern and she preceded him in death Dec. 12, 1929. On Jan. 4, 1931 he married Elba Mullin and she survives, He is also survived by 10 children; Phyllis Pollard, Des Moines; Floyd Arnold, Ottumwa; Charles Arnold, Leon; Arlene Oldfield, Kalona; Lee Arnold, Santa Anna Cal; Ivan Arnold, Des Moines; Keith Arnold, Kansas City, Mo; Lois Knowles, Fairfied; Earl Arnold, Chicago, Ill. and Linda Manning, Santa Rosa, Cal; 28 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchilren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, seven brothers and sisters, two sons and one daughter. He was a retired farmer.6 He was born on February 20, 1898 at Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,4,3,5,6 He married Avis Eldora McKern, daughter of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, on November 9, 1921 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,7 Berl George Arnold died on June 6, 1982 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 84.4,5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 16, District 22, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa8

Occupation

1930Farmer8

Family

Avis Eldora McKern b. December 13, 1903, d. December 12, 1929
Marriage*Berl George Arnold married Avis Eldora McKern, daughter of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, on November 9, 1921 at Walnut, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  2. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7070] Hillcrest Cemetery, Appanoose Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Berl George Arnold obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S7069] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, U.S., Birth Records, 1856-1944.

Roma Mae McKern1,2

F, b. August 13, 1905, d. May 8, 1965
FatherCharles Albert McKern1,2,3,4 b. April 17, 1881, d. October 26, 1933
MotherIda Viola Espy1,2,3,5,4 b. November 20, 1880, d. May 31, 1963
     Roma Mae McKern was born on August 13, 1905 at Appanoose Co., Iowa.1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Hiatt.3 She married Lee Sewel Hiatt in 1928 at Boone Co., Illinois.6,7,4 Roma Mae McKern died on May 8, 1965 at Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 59.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 55, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 250, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 420, District 55, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 765, District 101-81A, West Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1930Machine shop worker3

Family

Lee Sewel Hiatt b. October 31, 1901, d. May 20, 1988
Marriage*Roma Mae McKern married Lee Sewel Hiatt in 1928 at Boone Co., Illinois.6,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  5. [S7262] Register-Republic, From the Ida V. Dietzman obituary in the May 31, 1963 edition.
  6. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Harriett L. Bennett obituary in the May 20, 2015 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roger A. Hiatt obituary in an unknown edition.
  8. [S4520] Winnebago County Clerk, Winnebago County, Illinois, Deaths, 1844-1992.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Troy Alan McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. December 4, 1907, d. August 6, 1988
FatherCharles Albert McKern1,2,3 b. April 17, 1881, d. October 26, 1933
MotherIda Viola Espy1,2,3,5,6 b. November 20, 1880, d. May 31, 1963
     Troy Alan McKern was born on December 4, 1907 at Franklin, Monroe Co., Iowa.3,4 He married Etta Lucille Lowry circa 1927.7 Troy Alan McKern died on August 6, 1988 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 80.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 55, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 250, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 123, District 43, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Auto parts machinist7

Family

Etta Lucille Lowry b. January 12, 1906, d. April 21, 1999
Marriage*Troy Alan McKern married Etta Lucille Lowry circa 1927.7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S7262] Register-Republic, From the Ida V. Dietzman obituary in the May 31, 1963 edition.
  6. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Trenton Collins McKern1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 24, 1907, d. March 3, 1988
FatherCharles Albert McKern1,2,3 b. April 17, 1881, d. October 26, 1933
MotherIda Viola Espy1,2,3,6,7 b. November 20, 1880, d. May 31, 1963
     His Social Security Number was 331-05-5328.8 Trenton Collins McKern was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Winnebago Co., Illinois.4 He was born on December 24, 1907 at Franklin, Monroe Co., Iowa.3,8 He married Dorothea Elsie "Dorothy" Dillman on March 5, 1927 at Boone Co., Illinois.4,5 Trenton Collins McKern married Alta Edith Lowry on February 4, 1952 at Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa.9 Trenton Collins McKern died on March 3, 1988 at Illinois at age 80.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 55, District 17, Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa1
1920Dwelling 250, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 212, District 2, Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois10
1940Dwelling 285, District 4-2, Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1930Brass factory fireman10
1940Transmission assembler11

Family 1

Dorothea Elsie "Dorothy" Dillman b. 1908, d. 1955
Marriage*Trenton Collins McKern married Dorothea Elsie "Dorothy" Dillman on March 5, 1927 at Boone Co., Illinois.4,5 
Child

Family 2

Alta Edith Lowry b. November 3, 1903, d. August 5, 2000
Marriage*Trenton Collins McKern married Alta Edith Lowry on February 4, 1952 at Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa.9 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  4. [S7261] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Winnebago Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  6. [S7262] Register-Republic, From the Ida V. Dietzman obituary in the May 31, 1963 edition.
  7. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Alta E. McKern obituary in the Aug 9, 2000 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen Irene McKern1,2,3,4

F, b. November 11, 1915, d. November 4, 2005
FatherCharles Albert McKern5,1,3,6 b. April 17, 1881, d. October 26, 1933
MotherIda Viola Espy5,1,7,3,8,6 b. November 20, 1880, d. May 31, 1963
     Helen Irene McKern was buried at Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois.9,6 She was born on November 11, 1915 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.10,3,6 As of September 11, 1934,her married name was Welin.6 She married John Welin Jr. on September 11, 1934 at Boone Co., Illinois.4,11,6 As of December 9, 1975,her married name was Blakeslee.2 Helen Irene McKern married Arthur Merritt Blakeslee on December 9, 1975 at Sarasota Co., Florida.2,6 Helen Irene McKern died on November 4, 2005 at Durand, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 89.10,6 She DURAND - Helen (Welin) Blakeslee, 89, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, in Medina Nursing Center, Durand. Born Nov. 11, 1915, in Moravia, Iowa, to Charles and Ida (Espy) McKern. Helen had lived in Rock City for the past nine years, and previously in Sarasota, Fla., for 30 years. She married John Welin Sept. 11, 1934, in Belvidere; he died in April 1965. She married Arthur Blakeslee in December 1975 in Florida; he died in September 1994. She was a farm wife for 30 years in the Belvidere area with husband John. Helen enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading, and collecting angels. She was a member of the Shrine of the Master-Metaphy-sical Church in Sarasota, and Order of the Eastern Star-Sarasota chapter. Surviving are her children: Jerry Welin of Davis, Elaine (Joe) Rubeck of North Port, Fla., and Luetta "Lou" Hill of Davis; grandchildren, Larry (Valli Jo) Rubeck, David Rubeck, Dawn Meyers, Martin (Debbie) Welin, Ronald (Sherie) Welin, Kathy Wolf, Kristine (Doug) Graybill and Jonna (Tony) Morales; 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. Also predeceased by three grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters; son-in-law, Ted Hill, Oct. 21, 2005; and daughter-in-law, Phyllis Welin. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in Belvidere Cemetery. on November 20, 2005.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 250, District 27, Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa5
1930Dwelling 420, District 55, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 176, District 4-6, Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois12

Family 1

John Welin Jr. b. March 13, 1902, d. April 29, 1965
Marriage*Helen Irene McKern married John Welin Jr. on September 11, 1934 at Boone Co., Illinois.4,11,6 
Children

Family 2

Arthur Merritt Blakeslee b. November 17, 1901, d. September 22, 1994
Marriage*Helen Irene McKern married Arthur Merritt Blakeslee on December 9, 1975 at Sarasota Co., Florida.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Helen Welin Blakeslee obituary in the Nov 20, 2005 edition.
  7. [S7262] Register-Republic, From the Ida V. Dietzman obituary in the May 31, 1963 edition.
  8. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  9. [S7263] Belvidere Cemetery, Boone Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the John Welin obituary in the Apr 30, 1965 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S7272] Journal-Standard, The, From the Jerry A. Welin obituary in the Sep 10, 2009 edition.

Lee Sewel Hiatt1,2

M, b. October 31, 1901, d. May 20, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 334-09-7204.3 Lee Sewel Hiatt was born on October 31, 1901 at Taylor, Appanoose Co., Iowa.2,3 He married Roma Mae McKern, daughter of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, in 1928 at Boone Co., Illinois.4,5,6 Lee Sewel Hiatt died on May 20, 1988 at Illinois at age 86.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 420, District 55, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 765, District 101-81A, West Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1930Machine shop millwright1
1940Auto parts millwright7

Family

Roma Mae McKern b. August 13, 1905, d. May 8, 1965
Marriage*Lee Sewel Hiatt married Roma Mae McKern, daughter of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, in 1928 at Boone Co., Illinois.4,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Harriett L. Bennett obituary in the May 20, 2015 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roger A. Hiatt obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Robert McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. April 21, 1924, d. September 22, 1976
FatherAthol Claire McKern1,5,2,6,4 b. April 22, 1902, d. October 29, 1958
MotherIrene Iowa Veach1,5,2,6,4 b. October 15, 1902, d. April 11, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 349-14-5120.7 Robert McKern was born on April 21, 1924 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa; The SSDI has an incorrect birt year of 1914.2,7 He married Betty J. Churchill on January 15, 1950 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.3,8 Robert McKern died on September 22, 1976 at Illinois at age 52.7,4 He Robert McKern, Sept. 22, age 52 years, late of Homewood, beloved husband of Betty; dear father of Lucinda (Richard) La Salle of Decatur, Ill., Deborah (Joseph) Willett of Carterville, Ill. and Wendy McKern; son of Irene and the late Athol McKern of Herscher, Ill; brother of Margaret (Robert) Dittrick of Herscher, Ill., Mildred (Carter) Hadley of Denver, Colo. and Richard (Norma) McKern of Boston, Mass. Member of the Loves Park Lodge, No. 1145, A.F. & A.M. Evening Star Chapter, O.E.S. of Beloit, Wis., A.S.H.R.A.E. and C.S.I. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, after 2 p.m. Friday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park, Loves Park, Ill. on September 23, 1976.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 123, District 43, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 42, District 107-76B, Loves Park, Winnebago Co., Illinois5

Family

Betty J. Churchill b. November 2, 1924, d. November 9, 1995
Marriage*Robert McKern married Betty J. Churchill on January 15, 1950 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.3,8 
Children
  • Lucinda McKern4,8
  • Deborah McKern4,8
  • Wendy S. McKern4,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6041] Unknown compiler, U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, 1935-1970.
  3. [S7260] Winnebago County Clerk, Winnebago County, Illinois, Marriages, 1836-1962.
  4. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Robert McKern obituary in the Sep 23, 1976 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Betty C. McKern obituary in the Nov 11, 1995 edition.

Etta Lucille Lowry1

F, b. January 12, 1906, d. April 21, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 361-10-4138.2 Etta Lucille Lowry was born on January 12, 1906 at Chana, Ogle Co., Illinois.2,3 As of circa 1927,her married name was McKern.1 She married Troy Alan McKern, son of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, circa 1927.1 Etta Lucille Lowry died on April 21, 1999 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 93.2,3 She Etta L. McKern, 93, Sarasota, died April 21, 1999. She was born Jan. 12, 1906, in Chana, Ill., and came to Sarasota 37 years ago from Rockford, Ill. She was an apartment manager, and a member of Shrine of the Master since 1963. Survivors include a sister, Alta McKern of Belvidere, Ill., and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shrine of the Master. Burial will be private. Martin Funeral Home is in charge. on April 23, 1999.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 123, District 43, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois1

Occupation

1930Pencil sharpener factory worker1

Family

Troy Alan McKern b. December 4, 1907, d. August 6, 1988
Marriage*Etta Lucille Lowry married Troy Alan McKern, son of Charles Albert McKern and Ida Viola Espy, circa 1927.1 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1857] Sarasota Herald-Tribune, From the Etta L. McKern obituary in the Apr 23, 1999 edition.

Richard Athol McKern1,2,3,4

M, b. August 9, 1933, d. April 30, 2000
FatherAthol Claire McKern1,5,6,4 b. April 22, 1902, d. October 29, 1958
MotherIrene Iowa Veach1,5,6,4 b. October 15, 1902, d. April 11, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 326-26-8319.2 Richard Athol McKern married Norma Unknown.6,4 Richard Athol McKern was born on August 9, 1933 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.3,7 He died on April 30, 2000 at Needham, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 66.2,3,4 He NEEDHAM - Richard A. McKern, 66, of Needham, died Sunday, April 30 in his home. Born in Rockford in 1933, the son of Athol and Irene McKern. Was a 1951 graduate of Harlem High School. Graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1956. After graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force for three years as a lieutenant and navigator on C-124 Globemasters. His 28-year career in the U.S. Space Program began with the Titan Missile Program at AC Sparkplug in Milwaukee, Wis., and Cape Canaveral. In 1962 he joined the Charles A. Draper Lab in Cambridge where he participated in inertial guidance systems engineering on the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. While at Draper Lab he attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology and received a master of science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics in 1969. Survived by his wife, Norma two daughters, Suzanne Halbeisen of Dallas and Kristen McKern of Neeham son, Richard McKern of Washington, D.C. sisters, Margaret Dittich of Kankakee and Mildred Hadley of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. on May 25, 2000.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 42, District 107-76B, Loves Park, Winnebago Co., Illinois1

Family

Norma Unknown
Marriage*Richard Athol McKern married Norma Unknown.6,4 
Children
  • Suzanne McKern4
  • Kristen McKern4
  • Richard McKern4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1392] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003.
  4. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Richard A. McKern obituary in the May 25, 2000 edition.
  5. [S7264] Belvidere Daily Republican, From the Athol C. McKern obituary in the Oct 30, 1958 edition.
  6. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Robert McKern obituary in the Sep 23, 1976 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Betty J. Churchill1,2

F, b. November 2, 1924, d. November 9, 1995
     Betty J. Churchill was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Winnebago Co., Illinois.2 Her Social Security Number was 390-20-7800.3 She was born on November 2, 1924 at Wisconsin.3 As of January 15, 1950,her married name was McKern.1 She married Robert McKern, son of Athol Claire McKern and Irene Iowa Veach, on January 15, 1950 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.1,2 Betty J. Churchill died on November 9, 1995 at Illinois at age 71.3,2 She Betty C. McKern, nee Churchhill, Nov. 9, age 71, late of Homewood-Flossmoor formerly of Evergreen Park, wife of the late Robert McKern, beloved mother of Lucinda (Richard) LaSalle, of Murphysboro, Ill., Deborah McKern. of Washington, DC and Wendy McKern of Flossmoor; dear sister of Burdette (Esther) Churchill, of Beloit, WI, also the late Robert Churchill; daughter of the late Orville and Vera Churchill. Past Matron of Evening Star Chapter O.E.S., Beloit WI and Past Grand Guardian of Illinois Jobs Daughters. Executive Administrative Assistant for Harry O. Hefter of HOH Engineers. Resting at Tews Funeral Home, 18230 South Dixie Hwy., Homewood. Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. Jobs Daughters service Sunday, 7 p.m. Funeral Monday, 11 a.m. Graveside services 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memory Gardens, Loves Park, IL. on November 11, 1995.2

Family

Robert McKern b. April 21, 1924, d. September 22, 1976
Marriage*She married Robert McKern, son of Athol Claire McKern and Irene Iowa Veach, on January 15, 1950 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.1,2 
Children
  • Lucinda McKern4,2
  • Deborah McKern4,2
  • Wendy S. McKern4,2

Citations

  1. [S7260] Winnebago County Clerk, Winnebago County, Illinois, Marriages, 1836-1962.
  2. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Betty C. McKern obituary in the Nov 11, 1995 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Robert McKern obituary in the Sep 23, 1976 edition.

Harriet Lee Hiatt1,2,3

F, b. April 5, 1931, d. May 18, 2015
FatherLee Sewel Hiatt1,4,5 b. October 31, 1901, d. May 20, 1988
MotherRoma Mae McKern1,4,5 b. August 13, 1905, d. May 8, 1965
     Her married name was Townsend.4 Harriet Lee Hiatt married Unknown Townsend.4 Harriet Lee Hiatt was born on April 5, 1931 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.2,4 As of December 4, 1951,her married name was Bennett.4 She married John Edward "Jack" Bennett on December 4, 1951 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.4,5,3,6 Harriet Lee Hiatt died on May 18, 2015 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 84.4 She DAVIS JUNCTION - Harriett L. Bennett, 84, of Davis Junction went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, at SwedishAmerican Hospital, in the presence of her children (both in body and in spirit). Harriett was born April 5, 1931, in Rockford, the daughter of S. Lee and Roma Mae (nee McKern) Hiatt. Harriett married John "Jack" Edward Bennett on December 4, 1951; and Jack preceded Harriett on December 8, 1998. Harriett was raised and schooled in Shirland area and was a member of Davis Junction United Methodist Church. Harriett is survived by her children, Gayle Bennett of Davis Junction, IL., Larry (Sheri) Townsend of Machesney Park, IL., Ida Mae Sprague of LaPorte, CO., Peggy (Scott) Conderman of LaValle, WI., Nancy (Dana) Carr of Davis Junction, IL., Kathleen (Gary) Gentry of Rockford, IL., John (Patty) Bennett of Franksville, WI., and Jim Bennett of Stillman Valley, IL; siblings, Doris Peterson, Norma Frank, Ron Hiatt, Sharon Bennett and Viola Schroeder; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service to celebrate Harriett's life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Davis Junction United Methodist Church, Hwy 72 in Davis Junction, IL. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Inurnment will be private. on May 20, 2015.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 765, District 101-81A, West Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois1

Family 1

Unknown Townsend
Marriage*Harriet Lee Hiatt married Unknown Townsend.4 
Child
  • Larry Lee Townsend4

Family 2

John Edward "Jack" Bennett b. April 28, 1929, d. December 8, 1998
Marriage*Harriet Lee Hiatt married John Edward "Jack" Bennett on December 4, 1951 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.4,5,3,6 
Children
  • Gayle Bennett4,6
  • Ida Mae Bennett4,6
  • Peggy Bennett4,6
  • Nancy Bennett4,6
  • Kathleen Bennett4,6
  • John Edward Bennett Jr.4,6
  • Jim Bennett4,6

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6714] Unknown compiler, Winnebago County, Illinois, Births, 1857-1937.
  3. [S7260] Winnebago County Clerk, Winnebago County, Illinois, Marriages, 1836-1962.
  4. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the Harriett L. Bennett obituary in the May 20, 2015 edition.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roger A. Hiatt obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S1990] Rockford Register Star, From the John E. Bennett obituary in the Dec 10, 1998 edition.

Roger Allen Hiatt1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 13, 1936, d. June 15, 1994
FatherLee Sewel Hiatt1,3,5 b. October 31, 1901, d. May 20, 1988
MotherRoma Mae McKern1,3,5 b. August 13, 1905, d. May 8, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 343-28-9819.3 Roger Allen Hiatt was buried at Rockton Township Cemetery, Rockton, Winnebago Co., Illinois.5,6 He Roger A. Hiatt, 58, of 14801 S. Bluff South Beloit, IL. died Monday afternoon, June 27, 1994, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford after a short illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Rockford, the son of Lee S. and Roma (McKern) Hiatt. He married Ruby Leckscheid on Sept. 8, 1962 in South Beloit. He was employed as a truck driver for Logan Trucking. He was a member of Top of the Rock Fishing Club in Rockton and a member of the Beloit Moose Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; three sons, Rueben (Sheila) Hiatt of Cottage Grove, WI., and Terry and Randy Hiatt of Sarasota, FL; a daughter, Pam Rippon of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Ashley, Jennifer, and Byron Hiatt, Jamie SHort and Steven Rippon; a great-grandchild, Alyssa Hiatt; nine brothers and sisters, Bill (Betty) Clark of Rockford, John (Harriett) Bennett and Carl (Doris) Peterson of Stillman Valley, IL., Lee (Norma) Frank of Byron, IL., Ronald (Georgia) Hiatt of Roscoe, Dennis (Sharon) Bennett of Ft. Worth, TX., Charles (Linda) Hiatt of Las Vegas, NV. and Jerry (Viola) Schroder of Mercer, WI. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Robert Hiatt. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 1994, at Rosman, Uehling, Kinzer Funeral Home, 1401 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit, with Rev. Ralph Fry officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.5 He was born on January 13, 1936 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois.2,3,5 He married Irene M. Hoffman on April 18, 1956 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.4 Roger Allen Hiatt married Ruby Ann Leckscheid on September 8, 1962 at South Beloit, Winnebago Co., Illinois.4,5 Roger Allen Hiatt died on June 15, 1994 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois, at age 58.3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 765, District 101-81A, West Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois1

Family 1
Children
  • Rueben Hiatt5
  • Terry Hiatt5
  • Randy Hiatt5
  • Pam Hiatt5

Family 2

Irene M. Hoffman
Marriage*Roger Allen Hiatt married Irene M. Hoffman on April 18, 1956 at Winnebago Co., Illinois.4 

Family 3

Ruby Ann Leckscheid
Marriage*Roger Allen Hiatt married Ruby Ann Leckscheid on September 8, 1962 at South Beloit, Winnebago Co., Illinois.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6714] Unknown compiler, Winnebago County, Illinois, Births, 1857-1937.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S7260] Winnebago County Clerk, Winnebago County, Illinois, Marriages, 1836-1962.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Roger A. Hiatt obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S7269] Rockton Township Cemetery, Winnebago Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/