Daniel Benjamin Nafziger1
M, #138995, b. 1 March 1889, d. 8 June 1975
Biography
Daniel Benjamin Nafziger was born on 1 March 1889 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Nafziger, Daniel B., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Greiser) Nafziger, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Mar. 1, 1889; died at Hopedale Medical Complex on June 8, 1975; aged 86 y.
On June 6, 1915, he was married to Eva M. Sutter, who survives.
Also surviving are 4 sons (Herbert, Donald, James, and Delmar), 5 daughters (Vietta Heffner, Fannie Urish, Mary Livesay, Mrs. Irene Frakes, and Ruth Mason), 26 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (William and Chris), 3 half brothers (John, Menno, and Albert Birky), one stepbrother (Simon), and one sister (Mrs. Bertha Kipfer).
Several brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
He was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 11, in charge of J. W. Davis and Elmo Springer; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 26 - July 1, 1975 - p. 490.1
He married
Eva Mae Sutter about 1905.
1 He died on 8 June 1975 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #44164995.
He was buried in June 1975 in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #Findagrave #44164995.
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Citations
- [S2466] Hopedale Twp., Dist. 0019, sheet 5B, Dwelling 98, Family 98, 1930 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 562; FHL #2340297.
Eva Mae Sutter1
F, #138996, b. 21 February 1898, d. 26 April 1983
Biography
Eva Mae Sutter was born on 21 February 1898 in Seward Co., KS.
1 She married
Daniel Benjamin Nafziger about 1905.
1 She died on 26 April 1983 in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Nafziger, Eva M., daughter of John and Fannie (Steckley) Sutter, was born at Beaver Crossing, Neb., Feb. 21, 1898; died at Restmor Nursing Home, Morton, Ill., Apr.26, 1983; aged 85 y.
On June 6, 1915, she was married to Daniel B. Nafziger, who died on June 8, 1975.
Surviving are 4 sons (Delmar, Herbert, Donald and James), 5 daughters (Vietta Heffner, Fannie Urish, Mary Livesay, Irene Frakes, and Ruth Mason), 26 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters.
She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Aden Yoder; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
She was buried in April 1983 in Hopedale Memorial Cemetery, Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #44164961.
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Citations
- [S2466] Hopedale Twp., Dist. 0019, sheet 5B, Dwelling 98, Family 98, 1930 Federal Census, Tazewell County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 562; FHL #2340297.
Rachel Adelia Short
F, #139001, b. 23 February 1917, d. 22 May 2004
Biography
Rachel Adelia Short was born on 23 February 1917 in Waverly, Morgan Co., IL. She married
Clinton W. Barnes on 23 October 1940 in Waverly, Morgan Co., IL. She died on 22 May 2004 in Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Normal, McLean Co., IL.
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Clinton W. Barnes
M, #139002, b. 1 December 1916, d. 26 February 2000
Biography
Clinton W. Barnes was born on 1 December 1916 in Nilwood, Macoupin Co., IL. He married
Rachel Adelia Short on 23 October 1940 in Waverly, Morgan Co., IL. He died on 26 February 2000.
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Jed Hayes Brownfield1
M, #139005, b. 23 November 1888, d. 4 March 1944
Biography
Jed Hayes Brownfield was born on 23 November 1888 in Buffalo, LaRue Co., KY.
1 He married
Anna Lena Thompson on 1 September 1911 in Hodgensville, LaRue Co., KY. He died on 4 March 1944.
He was buried on 4 March 1944 in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason Co., IL, Findagrave #28338565.
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Citations
- [S5166] Mason City, Dist. 0017, sheet 18B, Dwelling 521, Family 524, 1930 Federal Census, Mason County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 537; FHL #2340272.
Anna Lena Thompson1
F, #139006, b. 17 August 1892, d. 27 April 1970
Biography
Anna Lena Thompson was born on 17 August 1892 in Kentucky.
1 She married
Jed Hayes Brownfield on 1 September 1911 in Hodgensville, LaRue Co., KY. She died on 27 April 1970.
She was buried in 1970 in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason Co., IL, Findagrave #28339476.
Anna Lena Thompson was also known as "Lena" Thompson.
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Citations
- [S5166] Mason City, Dist. 0017, sheet 18B, Dwelling 521, Family 524, 1930 Federal Census, Mason County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 537; FHL #2340272.
Donald Keith Grassfield1
M, #139007, b. 28 September 1936, d. 23 December 1986
Parents
Family: Sharine
| Daughter | Traci B. Grassfield |
Biography
Donald Keith Grassfield was born on 28 September 1936 in Jones Co., IA.
1 He married Sharine. He died on 23 December 1986 in Sacramento Co., CA.
Donald Keith Grassfield began military service U.S. Air Force service, enlisted, released 31 JUL 1976. A military enlistment record showing 12 NOV 1972 was apparently not the beginning of his service in the Air Force -- the 1970 city directory of Roseville, CA shows his occupation as "USAF". He lived in 1970 in Roseville, Placer Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S3059] Jackson Twp., ED 53-10, sheet 1A, Household 8, 1940 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1172.
Sgt. Richard Arthur Grassfield1
M, #139008, b. 24 June 1932, d. 8 February 1985
Parents
Biography
Sgt. Richard Arthur Grassfield was born on 24 June 1932 in Anamosa, Jones Co., IA.
1 He married
Sally Lou Looney, daughter of
Charles Rankin Looney and
Inez L. Clinton, in 1955 in New Mexico. Sgt. Richard Arthur Grassfield died on 8 February 1985 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO.
He was buried in February 1985 in Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #75292879.
Occupation: Vietnam War service, U. Sgt. Richard Arthur Grassfield lived in 1984 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO.
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Citations
- [S3059] Jackson Twp., ED 53-10, sheet 1A, Household 8, 1940 Federal Census, Jones County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1172.
Ralph Vitus Kula
M, #139013, b. 30 July 1908, d. 16 August 2005
Biography
Ralph Vitus Kula was born on 30 July 1908 in Prairieburg, Linn Co., IA, WW II draft registration. He married
Geraldine Margaret Barnes on 19 October 1938 in Stone City, Jones Co., IA. He died on 16 August 2005 in Prairieburg, Linn Co., IA.
He was buried in August 2005 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Prairieburg, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #136966636.
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Geraldine Margaret Barnes
F, #139014, b. 25 February 1916, d. 11 November 1997
Family: Ralph Vitus Kula (b. 30 July 1908, d. 16 August 2005)
| Daughter | Margaret Ann Kula |
Biography
Geraldine Margaret Barnes was born on 25 February 1916 in Stone City, Jones Co., IA. She married
Ralph Vitus Kula on 19 October 1938 in Stone City, Jones Co., IA. She died on 11 November 1997.
She was buried in November 1997 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Prairieburg, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #136966662.
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Donna Darlene Davatz
F, #139017, b. 22 February 1934, d. 13 October 1989
Family: Ervin Eugene Beaver
Biography
Donna Darlene Davatz was born on 22 February 1934 in Washington. She married Ervin Eugene Beaver on 11 August 1958 in Carson City, NV, Donna was first married to William H. Barton in 1951, Napa County, California. She died on 13 October 1989 in Sacramento Co., CA.
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Sally Lou Looney
F, #139019, b. 19 September 1939, d. 25 January 2001
Parents
| Daughter | Brenda Sue Grassfield |
| Son | Charles Ray Grassfield (b. 13 June 1958, d. 11 March 1983) |
| Daughter | Cheryl Ann Grassfield |
Biography
Sally Lou Looney was born on 19 September 1939 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, SSAN application shows 1937, however April 1940 Federal census shows her age 6 months. She married
Sgt. Richard Arthur Grassfield, son of
Raymond Walter Grassfield and
Loretta Mae Darrow, in 1955 in New Mexico. Sally Lou Looney died on 25 January 2001 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
She was buried in January 2001 in Green Center Cemetery, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #76356533.
Sally Lou Looney lived in 1988 in Clovis, Curry Co., NM. Cause of death: Charles was critically injured on the job. He was knocked off the back of a lumber truck while at work, causing him to fall and injure the back of his head. Charles was critically wounded in a one-in-a-million freak accident. Charles remained in a coma for almost six-months before suffering a heart attack and dying. He never regained consciousness after his tragic accident.
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