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Mary Clippinger

F, #140131, b. 7 August 1839

Parents

FatherJoseph Clippinger (b. 8 December 1808, d. 7 October 1875)
MotherAnn Slater (b. 25 July 1810, d. before 14 August 1850)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Clippinger was born on 7 August 1839 in Guernsey Co., OH.
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Nathan Lucas1

M, #140132, b. 1828, d. 28 April 1884
Pedigree Link

Biography

Nathan Lucas was born in 1828 in Guernsey Co., OH.1 He married Diana Clippinger, daughter of Joseph Clippinger and Ann Slater. Nathan Lucas died on 28 April 1884 in Elk Twp., Lake Co., MI, per military records, headstones for veterans.

Nathan Lucas began military service on 29 February 1864 Civil War service, Battery E, 1st Michigan Light Artillery Battery, enlisted, mustered out 30 JUL 1865, Jackson, Michigan.
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Citations

  1. [S6] Beaver Twp., p.204B, Dwelling 1013, Family 1014, 1850 Federal Census, Guernsey County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 684.

Nancy Scott

F, #140133
Pedigree Link

Biography

Nancy Scott married Joseph Clippinger, son of George Clippinger and Elizabeth Smith, on 15 June 1853 in Guernsey Co., OH.
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Maria Hirenbaugh

F, #140134
Pedigree Link

Biography

Maria Hirenbaugh married Joseph Clippinger, son of George Clippinger and Elizabeth Smith, on 7 October 1875 in Guernsey Co., OH.
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Elizabeth Clippinger1

F, #140135, b. about 1843

Parents

FatherJoseph Clippinger (b. 8 December 1808, d. 7 October 1875)
MotherAnn Slater (b. 25 July 1810, d. before 14 August 1850)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elizabeth Clippinger was born about 1843 in Guernsey Co., OH.1
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Citations

  1. [S6] Center Twp., p.174A, Dwelling 641, Family 641, 1850 Federal Census, Guernsey County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 684.

David Clippinger1

M, #140136, b. about 1848, d. 14 July 1862

Parents

FatherJoseph Clippinger (b. 8 December 1808, d. 7 October 1875)
MotherAnn Slater (b. 25 July 1810, d. before 14 August 1850)
Pedigree Link

Biography

David Clippinger was born about 1848 in Guernsey Co., OH.1 He died on 14 July 1862 in Guernsey Co., OH.

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Citations

  1. [S6] Center Twp., p.174A, Dwelling 641, Family 641, 1850 Federal Census, Guernsey County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 684.

Marion Elizabeth Robertson

F, #140137, b. 20 March 1912, d. 17 April 1982
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Biography

Marion Elizabeth Robertson was born on 20 March 1912 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS. She married Freeman Bourdette Kirkendall, son of Freeman P. Kirkendall and Julia Burgert. Marion Elizabeth Robertson died on 17 April 1982 in Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.

She was buried in April 1982 in Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS, Findagrave #50335810.
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Emily Kirkendall

F, #140138, d. 4 November 1868

Parents

FatherFreeman P. Kirkendall (b. 15 February 1843, d. 29 September 1922)
MotherMedora D. Fell (b. 1848, d. 26 April 1880)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Emily Kirkendall was born. She died on 4 November 1868.

She was buried in November 1868 in Evergreen Memorial Garden, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #135248584.
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Clifford Eames Kirkendall

M, #140139, b. after 1 July 1870, d. 11 July 1871

Parents

FatherFreeman P. Kirkendall (b. 15 February 1843, d. 29 September 1922)
MotherMedora D. Fell (b. 1848, d. 26 April 1880)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Clifford Eames Kirkendall was born after 1 July 1870 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL. He died on 11 July 1871 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL.

He was buried in July 1871 in Evergreen Memorial Garden, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #135248637.
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John F. Johnson1

M, #140140, b. 6 October 1871, d. 10 August 1958
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth C. Johnson (b. April 1875, d. 31 December 1943)

DaughterDorothy Louise Johnson+ (b. 6 February 1915, d. 14 January 1999)

Biography

John F. Johnson was born on 6 October 1871 in Brooks, Waldo Co., ME.1 He married Elizabeth C. Johnson on 19 October 1896 in Lynn, Essex Co., MA. He died on 10 August 1958 in Somerville, Middlesex Co., MA.

He was buried in August 1958 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, Findagrave #162469636.
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Citations

  1. [S3183] Somerville, ED 21-48, sheet 5B, Household 110, 1940 Federal Census, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1620.

Elizabeth C. Johnson1

F, #140141, b. April 1875, d. 31 December 1943
Pedigree Link

Family: John F. Johnson (b. 6 October 1871, d. 10 August 1958)

DaughterDorothy Louise Johnson+ (b. 6 February 1915, d. 14 January 1999)

Biography

Elizabeth C. Johnson was born in April 1875 in Newport, Newport Co., RI.1 She married John F. Johnson on 19 October 1896 in Lynn, Essex Co., MA. She died on 31 December 1943 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA.

She was buried in January 1944 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Middlesex Co., MA, Findagrave #162469749.
Elizabeth C. Johnson was also known as "Lizzie" Johnson.
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Citations

  1. [S3183] Somerville, ED 21-48, sheet 5B, Household 110, 1940 Federal Census, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1620.

Glenn Edward Ewers1

M, #140142, b. 6 June 1892, d. 2 July 1965

Parents

FatherEdward T. Ewers (b. 21 April 1865, d. 10 July 1933)
MotherJosephine Center (b. 4 May 1873, d. 11 December 1946)
Pedigree Link

Family: Leola Crawford (b. 18 December 1894, d. 29 December 1972)

DaughterCora G. Ewers (b. 28 September 1919, d. 15 January 2004)
DaughterEvelyn R. Ewers+ (b. 11 August 1921, d. 9 April 1975)
SonJohn Wendell Ewers (b. 14 July 1929, d. 14 May 1987)
DaughterVirginia Ewers
SonRobert Ewers

Biography

Glenn Edward Ewers was born on 6 June 1892 in Illinois.1 He married Leola Crawford, daughter of George B. Crawford and Cora Wendell, on 25 May 1918 in New Holland, Logan Co., IL. Glenn Edward Ewers died on 2 July 1965 in Logan Co., IL.

He was buried in July 1965 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Middletown, Logan Co., IL, Findagrave #35035311.
Glenn Edward Ewers lived on 10 January 1920 in Sheridan Twp., Logan Co., IL.1 He lived on 18 April 1940 in Prairie Creek Twp., Logan Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S347] Sheridan Twp., Dist. 81, sheet 8A, Dwelling 152, Family 154, 1920 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, Series T625, Roll 384.
  2. [S2337] Prairie Creek Twp., ED 54-39, sheet 7B, Household 145, 1940 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 838.

Cora G. Ewers1

F, #140143, b. 28 September 1919, d. 15 January 2004

Parents

FatherGlenn Edward Ewers (b. 6 June 1892, d. 2 July 1965)
MotherLeola Crawford (b. 18 December 1894, d. 29 December 1972)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Cora G. Ewers was born on 28 September 1919 in Logan Co., IL.1 She married Anthony F. Russo. She died on 15 January 2004

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Cora G. Russo, 84, of Lincoln died Thursday (Jan. 15, 2004) at 4:13 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, with Monsignor Edward Higgins officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, rural Middletown.

Mrs. Russo was a registered nurse and retired from Temple Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa.

She was born Sept. 28, 1919, at New Holland to Glen E. and Leola Crawford Ewers. She married Anthony F. Russo on Oct. 23, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pa. He died April 5, 1988.

She is survived by one sister, Virginia Mae (and Harold) Schmidt of Lincoln; a godchild, Carol Schipiani of Philadelphia, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

She was a member of Holy Family Church of Lincoln, the Nurses Alumni Association of BroMenn in Bloomington and the China-Burma-India Veterans Association, for which she was a historian.

Memorials may be made to the Christian Village or to the donor's choice.



She was buried in January 2004 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Middletown, Logan Co., IL, Findagrave #27403372.
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Citations

  1. [S347] Sheridan Twp., Dist. 81, sheet 8A, Dwelling 152, Family 154, 1920 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, Series T625, Roll 384.

Anthony F. Russo

M, #140144, b. 20 December 1918, d. 5 April 1988
Pedigree Link

Biography

Anthony F. Russo was born on 20 December 1918. He married Cora G. Ewers, daughter of Glenn Edward Ewers and Leola Crawford. Anthony F. Russo died on 5 April 1988.

He was buried in April 1988 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Middletown, Logan Co., IL, Findagrave #35035409.
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Evelyn R. Ewers1

F, #140145, b. 11 August 1921, d. 9 April 1975

Parents

FatherGlenn Edward Ewers (b. 6 June 1892, d. 2 July 1965)
MotherLeola Crawford (b. 18 December 1894, d. 29 December 1972)
Pedigree Link

Family: Henry L. Kleen (b. 21 December 1918, d. 2 May 2014)

DaughterBetty A. Kleen
SonDennis Kleen
DaughterKaren Kleen
DaughterViola Kay Kleen (b. 4 February 1956, d. 28 September 1984)

Biography

Evelyn R. Ewers was born on 11 August 1921 in Logan Co., IL.1 She married Henry L. Kleen, son of George Kleen and Tena Goeken, on 4 August 1948. Evelyn R. Ewers died on 9 April 1975.

She was buried in April 1975 in Prairie Rest Cemetery, Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #98222844.
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Citations

  1. [S2337] Prairie Creek Twp., ED 54-39, sheet 7B, Household 145, 1940 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 838.

John Wendell Ewers1

M, #140146, b. 14 July 1929, d. 14 May 1987

Parents

FatherGlenn Edward Ewers (b. 6 June 1892, d. 2 July 1965)
MotherLeola Crawford (b. 18 December 1894, d. 29 December 1972)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Wendell Ewers was born on 14 July 1929 in Logan Co., IL.1 He married Mary Joy Renken, daughter of Koert Renken and Helen T. Spangler, on 23 July 1950 in San Jose, Logan Co., IL. John Wendell Ewers died on 14 May 1987 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL,

Obituary -- The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois; Friday, 15 MAY 1987, p.17 (Newspapers.com):

John W. Ewers

MASON CITY -- John W. Ewers, 57, of Mason City, a retired foreman and cabinetmaker, died at 4 a.m. yesterday (May 14, 1987) at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church, Mason City, the Rev. Carl E. Cross officiating. Burial will be in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Maas Funeral Home, Mason City.

Mr. Ewers was born July 14, 1929, at New Holland, a son of Glen E. and Leola M. Crawford Ewers. He married Mary Joy Renken on July 23, 1950. She survives.

Other survivors include one son, John, Decatur; one daughter, Susan LeGreco, Galena; two sisters, Cora Russo, Philadelphia, Pa., and Virginia Schmidt, Chestnut; and five grandchildren.

One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

Mr. Ewers retired in 1978 after 29 years at Myers Industries, Lincoln.

He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Mason City.

Memorials may be made to the church or to the Mason City Nursing Home Fund.



He was buried in May 1987 in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason Co., IL, Findagrave #31312183.
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Citations

  1. [S2337] Prairie Creek Twp., ED 54-39, sheet 7B, Household 145, 1940 Federal Census, Logan County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 838.

Edward T. Ewers1

M, #140149, b. 21 April 1865, d. 10 July 1933
Pedigree Link

Family: Josephine Center (b. 4 May 1873, d. 11 December 1946)

SonGlenn Edward Ewers+ (b. 6 June 1892, d. 2 July 1965)

Biography

Edward T. Ewers was born on 21 April 1865 in Illinois.1 He married Josephine Center on 1 March 1890 in Mason Co., IL. He died on 10 July 1933.

He was buried in July 1933 in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason Co., IL, Findagrave #31312177.
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Citations

  1. [S4563] Mason, Dist. 0071, sheet 4B, Dwelling 82, Family 82, 1910 Federal Census, Mason County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 311; FHL #1374324.

Josephine Center1

F, #140150, b. 4 May 1873, d. 11 December 1946
Pedigree Link

Family: Edward T. Ewers (b. 21 April 1865, d. 10 July 1933)

SonGlenn Edward Ewers+ (b. 6 June 1892, d. 2 July 1965)

Biography

Josephine Center was born on 4 May 1873 in Mason Co., IL. She married Edward T. Ewers on 1 March 1890 in Mason Co., IL. She died on 11 December 1946 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL.

She was buried in December 1946 in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason Co., IL, Findagrave #31312184.
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Citations

  1. [S4563] Mason, Dist. 0071, sheet 4B, Dwelling 82, Family 82, 1910 Federal Census, Mason County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 311; FHL #1374324.

Henry L. Kleen

M, #140151, b. 21 December 1918, d. 2 May 2014

Parents

FatherGeorge Kleen (b. 1892, d. 1972)
MotherTena Goeken (b. 12 August 1898, d. 7 August 1991)
Pedigree Link

Family: Evelyn R. Ewers (b. 11 August 1921, d. 9 April 1975)

DaughterBetty A. Kleen
SonDennis Kleen
DaughterKaren Kleen
DaughterViola Kay Kleen (b. 4 February 1956, d. 28 September 1984)

Biography

Henry L. Kleen was born on 21 December 1918 in San Jose, Logan Co., IL. He married Evelyn R. Ewers, daughter of Glenn Edward Ewers and Leola Crawford, on 4 August 1948. Henry L. Kleen died on 2 May 2014 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

PEKIN - Henry Kleen, 95, of Pekin, formerly of Delavan, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Center in Pekin.

He was born Dec. 21, 1918, in San Jose to George and Tena Goeken Kleen. He married Evelyn Ewers on Aug. 4, 1948. She preceded him in death in April 1975.

Surviving are three children, Betty of Thibodaux, La., Karen of Peoria and Dennis of Peoria; great-niece, Patricia Parkhurst Dennis; great-great-nephew, Jason Wysocki; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nephews by marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Goldie Brinkman; a daughter, Viola Beaver; and niece Barbara Parkhurst.

He was employed at Corn Products in Pekin for over 40 years.

He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Pekin, and of the American Legion Post 382 of Delavan, where he enjoyed many years of cooking on Sunday breakfast teams and participating in holiday flag displays.

He was an avid gardener, growing vegetables until the age of 93.

He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army in the European theater.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and, in recent years, riding a 3-wheel bicycle all around Pekin. He also loved to dance in his later years.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2014, at Davis Mortuary in Delavan. Pastor Gary Ford of Grace United Methodist Church will officiate.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, also at Davis Mortuary.

Burial will be in Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

To express condolences online visit www.davismortuaryinc.com

Published in Peoria Journal Star on May 3, 2014.



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George Kleen

M, #140152, b. 1892, d. 1972
Pedigree Link

Family: Tena Goeken (b. 12 August 1898, d. 7 August 1991)

SonHenry L. Kleen+ (b. 21 December 1918, d. 2 May 2014)

Biography

George Kleen was born in 1892. He married Tena Goeken on 4 January 1916. He died in 1972.

He was buried in 1972 in Lakeside Cemetery, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #116173785.
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Tena Goeken

F, #140153, b. 12 August 1898, d. 7 August 1991
Pedigree Link

Family: George Kleen (b. 1892, d. 1972)

SonHenry L. Kleen+ (b. 21 December 1918, d. 2 May 2014)

Biography

Tena Goeken was born on 12 August 1898 in Green Valley, Tazewell Co., IL. She married George Kleen on 4 January 1916. She died on 7 August 1991 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.

She was buried in August 1991 in Lakeside Cemetery, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #116173842.
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Viola Kay Kleen

F, #140154, b. 4 February 1956, d. 28 September 1984

Parents

FatherHenry L. Kleen (b. 21 December 1918, d. 2 May 2014)
MotherEvelyn R. Ewers (b. 11 August 1921, d. 9 April 1975)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Viola Kay Kleen was born on 4 February 1956 in Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL. She married Beaver. She died on 28 September 1984.

She was buried in 1984 in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #198930399.
Cause of death: automobile-train accident, two miles south of South Pekin.
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Koert Renken1

M, #140160, b. 23 February 1900, d. 27 October 1993
Pedigree Link

Family: Helen T. Spangler (b. 11 April 1904, d. 9 April 1976)

DaughterMary Joy Renken

Biography

Koert Renken was born on 23 February 1900 in Mason Co., IL.1 He married Helen T. Spangler, daughter of Edward W. Spangler and Minnie Bramwell. Koert Renken died on 27 October 1993 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL.

He was buried in 1993 in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason Co., IL, Findagrave #32276452.
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Citations

  1. [S5232] Salt Creek Twp., ED 63-23, sheet 3A, Household 49, 1940 Federal Census, Mason County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 855.