Walter McCormick1
M, #138871, b. 1877, d. 1945
Biography
Walter McCormick was born in 1877 in Iowa.
1 He married
Grace Inez Vernon on 7 October 1902 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He died in 1945.
He was buried in 1945 in Olin Cemetery, Olin, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #94579534.
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Citations
- [S3058] Rome Twp., Dist. 77, sheet 15B, Dwelling 188, Family 207, 1920 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 495.
Grace Inez Vernon1
F, #138872, b. 1883, d. 1950
Biography
Grace Inez Vernon was born in 1883 in Iowa.
1 She married
Walter McCormick on 7 October 1902 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. She died in 1950.
She was buried in 1950 in Olin Cemetery, Olin, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #94579534.
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Citations
- [S3058] Rome Twp., Dist. 77, sheet 15B, Dwelling 188, Family 207, 1920 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 495.
Michael Zaruba1
M, #138873, b. April 1863, d. 19 August 1917
Biography
Michael Zaruba was born in April 1863 in Bohemia per 1900 census, or 13 JAN 1861 per other sources.
1 He married
Elizabeth Kostichek on 20 January 1890. He died on 19 August 1917 in Hale Twp., Jones Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S186] Hale Twp., Dist. 0055, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1900 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 440; FHL #1240440.
Elizabeth Kostichek1
F, #138874, b. 28 September 1869, d. 16 April 1960
Biography
Elizabeth Kostichek was born on 28 September 1869 in Bohemia.
1 She married
Michael Zaruba on 20 January 1890. She died on 16 April 1960 in Hale Twp., Jones Co., IA.
Elizabeth Kostichek was also known as "Lizzie" Kostichek.
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Citations
- [S186] Hale Twp., Dist. 0055, sheet 2A, Dwelling 24, Family 24, 1900 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 440; FHL #1240440.
Merle Keith Zaruba1
M, #138875, b. 27 September 1925, d. 12 August 2014
Parents
Family: Dorothy Edleman (b. 3 December 1926, d. 21 January 2000)
| Son | John R. Zaruba |
| Daughter | Sandy K. Zaruba |
| Daughter | Rita Anne Zaruba |
| Son | Marvin H. Zaruba |
| Son | Dennis K. Zaruba |
Biography
Merle Keith Zaruba was born on 27 September 1925 in Hale Twp., Jones Co., IA.
1 He married
Dorothy Edleman, daughter of
James Leroy Edleman and
Mabel Gertrude Yost, on 12 October 1946 in Jackson Co., IA. Merle Keith Zaruba died on 12 August 2014
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Merle was born Sept. 27, 1925, in Jones County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Edna (Grassfield) Zaruba. He married Dorothy Edleman on Oct. 12, 1946, in Jackson County, Iowa. Merle was employed with Cherry-Burrell and Banjo Refrigeration. Merle served in the Navy during World War II. He was a hardworking man. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy M. Zaruba; and a sister, Maxine McCormick.
He was buried in August 2014 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #134321319.
Merle Keith Zaruba began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy.
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Citations
- [S3057] Rome Twp., Dist. 0022, sheet 3A, Dwelling 54, Family 54, 1930 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 662; FHL #2340397.
{Not Named} Zaruba
M, #138876, b. 23 July 1922, d. 24 July 1922
Parents
Biography
{Not Named} Zaruba was born on 23 July 1922 in Hale Twp., Jones Co., IA. He died on 24 July 1922 in Hale Twp., Jones Co., IA.
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Dorothy Edleman
F, #138877, b. 3 December 1926, d. 21 January 2000
Parents
Family: Merle Keith Zaruba (b. 27 September 1925, d. 12 August 2014)
| Son | John R. Zaruba |
| Daughter | Sandy K. Zaruba |
| Daughter | Rita Anne Zaruba |
| Son | Marvin H. Zaruba |
| Son | Dennis K. Zaruba |
Biography
Dorothy Edleman was born on 3 December 1926 in Scott Co., IA.
1 She married
Merle Keith Zaruba, son of
Henry Zaruba and
Edna Grassfield, on 12 October 1946 in Jackson Co., IA. Dorothy Edleman died on 21 January 2000.
She was buried in January 2000 in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #41554378.
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Citations
- [S5165] Lost Nation, Dist. 0036, sheet 2B, Dwelling 67, Family 67, 1930 Federal Census, Clinton County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 649-50; FHL #2340384-5.
Herbert Hadley Drymon
M, #138884, b. 3 January 1942, d. 3 November 2017
Biography
Herbert Hadley Drymon was born on 3 January 1942 in Howell Co., MO. He married Rita Anne Zaruba, daughter of
Merle Keith Zaruba and
Dorothy Edleman, about 1987, Herbert was first married to Linda Blok and had children Michael (1969-2019), Matt, Michelle, Jason, and Jerry. Herbert Hadley Drymon died on 3 November 2017 in Iowa.
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John Albert Lang
M, #138885, b. 20 November 1896
Parents
Biography
John Albert Lang was born on 20 November 1896 in Delaware Co., IA.
1 He married
Wilma E. Grassfield, daughter of
Jeremiah Day Grassfield and
Ella Eudora Robb, on 16 June 1921 in Jones Co., IA, This "shotgun" marriage ended in divorce fairly quickly -- Wilma remarried to Thomas Ward in November, 1924. Her daughter with John Lang, Thais, was apparently raised by Wilma's widowed mother -- she is listed with Ella in the 1925 Iowa state census as well as the 1930 Federal census. John Albert Lang and
Wilma E. Grassfield were divorced about 1922.
John Albert Lang lived in 1942 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S5163] South Fork Twp., Dist. 0087, sheet 27A, Dwelling 353, Family 362, 1900 Federal Census, Delaware County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 428; FHL #1240428.
Thais Eudora Lang
F, #138886, b. 22 December 1921, d. 25 November 2004
Parents
Family: Richard J. Uridil (b. 10 May 1917, d. 19 August 2002)
| Daughter | Roxie J. Uridil (b. 11 January 1945, d. 3 May 2013) |
| Daughter | Lana L. Uridil |
| Son | Richard J. Uridil |
Biography
Thais Eudora Lang was born on 22 December 1921 in Hopkinton, Delaware Co., IA.
1 She married
Richard J. Uridil, son of
Joseph Frank Uridil and
Emma Viola Vesely, on 22 August 1943 in Morley, Jones Co., IA. Thais Eudora Lang died on 25 November 2004
Obituary -- The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Saturday, 27 NOV 2004, p.19 (Newspapers.com):
NEWHALL
Thais E. Uridil, 82, of Newhall, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, in Living Center West. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Brosh Chapel, Cedar Rapids. Burial: National Cemetery, Vining. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Monday at the chapel.
She was born Dec. 22, 1921, in Hopkinton. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Ella E. Grassfield, in Morley. She graduated from Morley High School in 1940. She married Richard J. Uridil on Aug. 22, 1943, in Morley. Thais was a homemaker, caring for her home and family.
Survivors include two daughters, Roxie Emmons of California and Lana (Miles) Bextine of Texas; a son, Richard Uridil Jr. (Debra) of Newhall; six grandchildren, Heidi, Michael, Brooke, Blake, Brent and Blaine; and three great-grandchildren, Connor, Brittney and Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Thais loved to read. She also loved visiting with her friends and family. Thais deeply loved her grandchildren and treasured her time with them. She will be dearly missed by her friends and family. Everyone who met Thais loved her.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Thais Eudora Lang lived between 1924 and 1930 in Morley, Jones Co., IA.
1 She lived in Newhall, Benton Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S3057] Morley, Rome Twp., Dist. 0020, sheet 1B, Dwelling 16, Family 16, 1930 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 662; FHL #2340397.
Joseph Lang1
M, #138887, b. 20 September 1850, d. 4 January 1939
Biography
Joseph Lang was born on 20 September 1850 in Canton Bern, Switzerland.
1 He married
Mary Magdalena Ritschard on 2 January 1890 in Sand Springs, Delaware Co., IA. He died on 4 January 1939 in Jones Co., IA.
He was buried in January 1939 in Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #153513772.
Joseph Lang lived on 28 June 1900 in South Fork Twp., Delaware Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S5163] South Fork Twp., Dist. 0087, sheet 27A, Dwelling 353, Family 362, 1900 Federal Census, Delaware County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 428; FHL #1240428.
Mary Magdalena Ritschard1
F, #138888, b. 25 November 1865, d. 4 December 1953
Family: Joseph Lang (b. 20 September 1850, d. 4 January 1939)
Biography
Mary Magdalena Ritschard was born on 25 November 1865 in Canton Bern, Switzerland.
1 She married
Joseph Lang on 2 January 1890 in Sand Springs, Delaware Co., IA. She died on 4 December 1953 in Galena, Jo Daviess Co., IL.
She was buried in December 1953 in Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #153513785.
Mary Magdalena Ritschard lived on 28 June 1900 in South Fork Twp., Delaware Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S5163] South Fork Twp., Dist. 0087, sheet 27A, Dwelling 353, Family 362, 1900 Federal Census, Delaware County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 428; FHL #1240428.
Thomas Leo Ward, M.D.
M, #138889, b. 16 December 1896, d. 10 September 1956
Parents
Biography
Thomas Leo Ward, M.D., was born on 16 December 1896 in Calhoun Co., MI.
1 He married
Wilma E. Grassfield, daughter of
Jeremiah Day Grassfield and
Ella Eudora Robb, on 8 November 1924 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Thomas' mother, Mrs. A. E. Ward, was listed as a witness to the marriage. Thomas Leo Ward, M.D., died on 10 September 1956 in Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA.
He was buried in September 1956 in Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA, Findagrave #80645400.
Thomas Leo Ward, M.D., lived on 12 April 1940 in Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S798] Burlington, Dist. 0041, sheet 8A, Dwelling 180, Family 181, 1900 Federal Census, Calhoun County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 704 & 705; FHL #1240704 & 1240705.
- [S2398] Arnolds Park, ED 30-1, sheet 5B, Household 108, 1940 Federal Census, Dickinson County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1157.
Albert Eugene Ward1
M, #138890, b. 25 February 1858, d. August 1947
Biography
Albert Eugene Ward was born on 25 February 1858 in Michigan 1900 census shows 1868, however all other evidence including his cemetery headstone indicate 1858 or in that neighborhood.
1 He married
Minnie Irene Hanson in 1895.
1 He died in August 1947 in Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA.
He was buried in 1947 in Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA, Findagrave #80645317.
Albert Eugene Ward lived on 12 April 1940 in Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S798] Burlington, Dist. 0041, sheet 8A, Dwelling 180, Family 181, 1900 Federal Census, Calhoun County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 704 & 705; FHL #1240704 & 1240705.
Minnie Irene Hanson1
F, #138891, b. April 1873, d. March 1943
Biography
Minnie Irene Hanson was born in April 1873 in Illinois 1900 census shows 1875, however the 1880 census shows her age 7 as of 1 JUN 1880, and her cemetery headstone shows 1873. 1880 census also shows she was adopted by Thomas and Ellen Hanson. Her biological parents are unknown.
2,1 She married
Albert Eugene Ward in 1895.
1 She died in March 1943 in Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA.
She was buried in March 1943 in Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA, Findagrave #80645370.
Minnie Irene Hanson lived on 1 June 1880 in Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., IA. She lived on 12 April 1940 in Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA.
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Citations
- [S798] Burlington, Dist. 0041, sheet 8A, Dwelling 180, Family 181, 1900 Federal Census, Calhoun County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 704 & 705; FHL #1240704 & 1240705.
- [S566] Jefferson Twp., Dist. 203, p.143A, Dwelling 94, Family 99, 1880 Federal Census, Fayette County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 1013-14; FHL #1255013-14.
Thomas Eugene Ward, O.D.1
M, #138892, b. 9 April 1928, d. 18 November 2005
Parents
Family:
| Son | Thomas Randall Ward+ |
| Daughter | Drucilla Ward |
Biography
Thomas Eugene Ward, O.D., was born on 9 April 1928 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.
1,2 He married Peggy about May 1976,
license reported in the 1 MAY 1976 Des Moines Tribune. Peggy was previously married to a Kosbau.
He died on 18 November 2005.
He was buried in November 2005 in Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson Co., IA, Findagrave #80645426.
Thomas Eugene Ward, O.D., began military service Korean War service, U.S. Air Force.
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Citations
- [S2312] Grimes, Dist. 0110, sheet 1B, Dwelling 23, Family 23, 1930 Federal Census, Polk County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 673; FHL #2340408.
- [S2398] Arnolds Park, ED 30-1, sheet 5B, Household 108, 1940 Federal Census, Dickinson County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1157.
Gavin M. Ward
M, #138896, b. 7 April 2003, d. 8 April 2005
Parents
| Father | Thomas Randall Ward |
| Mother | Tammy Leigh Tate |
Biography
Gavin M. Ward was born on 7 April 2003. He died on 8 April 2005 in Palm Beach Co., FL.
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Justus Leonard Darrow
M, #138897, b. 15 April 1879, d. 22 March 1956
Biography
Justus Leonard Darrow was born on 15 April 1879 in Langworthy, Jones Co., IA. He married
Rienelt Harms in 1910. He died on 22 March 1956 in Anamosa, Jones Co., IA.
He was buried in March 1956 in Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #77604256.
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Rienelt Harms
F, #138898, b. 13 October 1880, d. 26 May 1957
Biography
Rienelt Harms was born on 13 October 1880 in Germany. She married
Justus Leonard Darrow in 1910. She died on 26 May 1957 in Anamosa, Jones Co., IA.
She was buried in May 1957 in Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #92293227.
Rienelt Harms was also known as "Rena" Harms.
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