Peggy Yvonne Torrence1
F, #147931, b. 21 January 1925, d. 16 August 2015
Parents
| Daughter | Lisa Zorn Wenneborg |
| Son | Larry Zorn Wenneborg |
Biography
Peggy Yvonne Torrence was born on 21 January 1925 in Taylorville, Christian Co., IL.
1 She married
William Zorn Wenneborg. She died on 16 August 2015.
She was buried in 2015 in Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King Co., WA, Findagrave #188746610.
Note:
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, Illinois; Monday, 23 OCT 1944, p.6 (Newspapers.com):
Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Peggy Torrence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Torrence of Taylorville, and James Klassen, son of Mrs. Elsie Coulter, also of Taylorville.
NOTE: No evidence found of an actual marriage. James R. Klassen, born 17 OCT 1925 at Taylorville, registered for the draft on 8 APR 1946 at Taylorville, giving Mrs. William Kerske as his next-of-kind, and is listed as living in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area during the 1990s.
Peggy Yvonne Torrence began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, SA. She lived in 1950 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. She lived between 1972 and 1973 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA. She lived in 1994 in Redmond, King Co., WA.
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Citations
- [S5544] Taylorville, Dist. 0036, sheet 14A, Dwelling 374, Family 382, 1930 Federal Census, Christian County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 410 - 11; FHL #2340145 - 6.
Robert William Torrence
M, #147932, b. 3 March 1903, d. 31 October 1950
Biography
Robert William Torrence was born on 3 March 1903 in Taylorville, Christian Co., IL; son of Charles B. and Ada Anna "Addie" (Smith) Torrence of Taylorville. He married
Evelyn Elaine Rinker, daughter of
Hal E. Rinker and
Clementine A. Stotts, after January 1920. Robert William Torrence and
Evelyn Elaine Rinker were divorced before April 1930. He died on 31 October 1950 in St. Vincent Hospital, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL,
Obituary -- Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois; Wednesday, 1 NOV 1950, p.21 (Newspapers.com):
TORRENCE, Robert W., 47, Taylorville, died in St. Vincent hospital Tuesday: leaves wife Lillian; daughter, Mrs. Peggy Wenneborg, Rolla, Mo.; mother, Mrs. Hattie Torrence, Decatur; sisters, Mrs. Ida Anderson, Marion; Mrs. Mabel Wood; Glendora, Calif.; Mrs. Awilda Steele and Mrs. Charlotte Fore, Taylorville; Mrs. Clara Brant, Decatur and Mrs. Adele King, Chicago; body at Shafer funeral home, arrangements incomplete.
He was buried in November 1950 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, Findagrave #126020807.
Robert William Torrence lived on 9 April 1930 in 320 North Vermont Street, Glendora, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S706] Glendora, Dist. 0809, sheet 6B, line 82, 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.
William Zorn Wenneborg
M, #147933, b. 19 May 1924, d. 14 March 2018
Family: Peggy Yvonne Torrence (b. 21 January 1925, d. 16 August 2015)
| Daughter | Lisa Zorn Wenneborg |
| Son | Larry Zorn Wenneborg |
Biography
William Zorn Wenneborg was born on 19 May 1924 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, WW II draft registration, son of Edward Z. and Emma F. (Teichert) Wenneborg. He married
Peggy Yvonne Torrence, daughter of
Robert William Torrence and
Evelyn Elaine Rinker. William Zorn Wenneborg died on 14 March 2018.
He was buried in March 2018 in Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King Co., WA, Findagrave #188746616.
William Zorn Wenneborg began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, 2 Lt.
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Thomas Seymore Welton
M, #147937, b. 5 June 1873, d. 23 April 1946
Biography
Thomas Seymore Welton was born on 5 June 1873 in Grant Co., WV. He married
Fannie E. Barger. He died on 23 April 1946.
He was buried on 26 April 1946 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #14444987.
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Margaret Letitia Ramsey
F, #147938, b. 22 April 1914, d. 9 November 2003
Biography
Margaret Letitia Ramsey was born on 22 April 1914 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH; daughter of William E. and Estella Marie (Rumpf) Ramsey. She married
Calvin Clinton Cost, son of
Anson A. Cost and
Ellen Mary Meyer, before April 1940. Margaret Letitia Ramsey died on 9 November 2003 in San Bernardino Co., CA, per SSDI, last residence San Bernardino.
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Richard Dale Cost
M, #147941, b. 23 January 1947, d. 17 August 2008
Parents
Family: Ginger Rae Hansen
| Son | Douglas Scott Cost |
| Son | Bradley Clinton Cost |
| Daughter | Wendi Lea Cost |
Biography
Richard Dale Cost was born on 23 January 1947 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Ginger Rae Hansen on 22 May 1971 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. He died on 17 August 2008
Obituary -- The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa; Thursday, 4 SEP 2008, p. 21 (Newspapers.com):
Richard D. Cost
Des Moines
Richard Dale Cost, 61, passed from this life on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. There will be no visitation. A funeral service celebrating Richard’s life will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Iles Funeral Homes – Dunn’s Chapel in Des Moines. Graveside and committal services will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Omaha, NE.
Richard was born the son of Calvin Clinton and Margaret Ramsey Cost on January 23, 1947 in Dayton, OH. He graduated from the University of Southern California with his bachelors degree and was a constant supporter. He also graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, NE, earning a master’s degree. Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a captain with the United States Air Force for four years. On May 22, 1971, he married Ginger Rae Hansen in Omaha. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Douglas Scott, Bradley Clinton and Wendi Lea.
Richard had lived in El Segundo, Calif., Mountain Home, ID, Omaha, NE, Houston, TX and Newton, IA prior to moving to the Des Moines area four years ago. He was currently employed with Wells Fargo Financial as an Audit Project Leader with the Data Analysis Support Team. Richard was a member of the I.S.A.C.A. and a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Mountain Home, ID. He had offered his time and talent and was a part of building a home with Habitat for Humanity. When living in Newton he was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. In his spare time, Richard loved to play golf and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Ginger Cost of Des Moines; two sons, Douglas Cost of Fairbanks, AK and Bradley Cost of Des Moines, daughter, Wendi (Matt) Detlefsen of Manning, IA; two brothers, Kenneth (Marlene) Cost of Seattle, WA and Garrett (Jodie) Cost of Palmer, AK, brother-in-law Larry (Jeanne) Hansen and several nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family has respectfully requested that any memorial contributions be made to Kidney Cancer Association – 1988 Momentum Place, Chicago, IL 60689-5319.
Richard Dale Cost began military service on 15 June 1968 Vietnam War service, U.S. Air Force, enlisted, Capt., discharged 1 APR 1972. He lived in 1985 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. He lived in 1995 in Newton, Jasper Co., IA. He lived in 2004 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.
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Harry Eugene Sharits, Sr.
M, #147948, b. 11 August 1915, d. 10 December 1958
Family: Viola Marie Cost (b. 1 April 1923, d. 9 September 1999)
| Daughter | Janet Marie Sharits (b. 13 September 1941, d. 8 August 2004) |
| Son | Harry Eugene Sharits, Jr. |
| Daughter | Cheryl L. Sharits |
| Son | John Michael Sharits+ |
| Son | David I. Sharits+ (b. 16 July 1950, d. 11 January 2017) |
Biography
Harry Eugene Sharits, Sr., was born on 11 August 1915 in Troy, Miami Co., OH; son of John Wesley and May Myrtle (Elicker) Sharits. He married
Viola Marie Cost, daughter of
John Peter Cost and
Alice Marie Francis, on 19 October 1940 in Church of the Nazarene Parsonage, Troy, Miami Co., OH. Harry Eugene Sharits, Sr., died on 10 December 1958 in McLennan Co., TX.
He was buried in December 1958 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX, Findagrave #192468601.
Harry Eugene Sharits, Sr., lived on 14 April 1950 in 503 Union Street, Troy, Miami Co., OH.
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Citations
- [S5727] Troy, ED 55-8, sheet 27, Dwelling 256, 1950 Federal Census, Miami County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879.
Janet Marie Sharits
F, #147949, b. 13 September 1941, d. 8 August 2004
Parents
Biography
Janet Marie Sharits was born on 13 September 1941 in Troy, Miami Co., OH.
1 She married Ray Jochim. She married
Alvin Lee Holman on 13 September 1973 in Galveston Co., TX. She and
Alvin Lee Holman were divorced on 25 August 1983 in Tarrant Co., TX. She died on 8 August 2004 in Johnson Co., TX.
She was buried in August 2004 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX, Findagrave #191937169.
Janet Marie Sharits was also known as "Jochim Jan" Sharits.
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Citations
- [S5727] Troy, ED 55-8, sheet 27, Dwelling 256, 1950 Federal Census, Miami County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA NAID #43290879.
David I. Sharits
M, #147950, b. 16 July 1950, d. 11 January 2017
Parents
Family: Kathryn Ann Pointer
| Daughter | Margaret S. Sharits |
| Daughter | Rebecca Ann Sharits |
Biography
David I. Sharits was born on 16 July 1950 in Ohio. He married Kathryn Ann Pointer on 31 August 1974 in Central Christian Church, Mount Prospect, Cook Co., IL; two children, per Kathryn's father's obituary (she was an only child). David remarried to Lynne M. King on 11 JAN 1980 at Dallas County, Texas. He and Kathryn Ann Pointer were divorced before January 1980. He died on 11 January 2017.
He was buried in 2017 in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Findagrave #182483960.
David I. Sharits began military service Vietnam War service, U.S. Army, Sgt. He lived in 1979 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. He lived between 2000 and 2006 in North Richland Hills, Tarrant Co., TX.
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Evelyn Irene Bartley
F, #147951, b. 17 May 1926, d. 30 June 2011
Family: Melvin Eugene Cost (b. 17 September 1924, d. 4 June 2009)
| Daughter | Elaine Sue Cost+ |
| Son | Jerry Alan Cost+ (b. 13 September 1951, d. 4 June 2015) |
| Son | Jay Eric Cost+ |
Biography
Evelyn Irene Bartley was born on 17 May 1926; daughter of William R. and Gertrude L. (Cowan) Bartley. She married
Melvin Eugene Cost, son of
John Peter Cost and
Alice Marie Francis, on 8 June 1946 in Clark Co., OH, Evelyn remarried to James R. Gallagher 13 AUG 1973, Pinellas County, Florida. Evelyn Irene Bartley and
Melvin Eugene Cost were divorced on 10 May 1971 in Clark Co., OH. She died on 30 June 2011 in Clark Co., OH, per SSDI, last residence New Carlisle.
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Jerry Alan Cost
M, #147952, b. 13 September 1951, d. 4 June 2015
Parents
Family: Dora Daretta Davis
Biography
Jerry Alan Cost was born on 13 September 1951 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. He married Theresa M. Hargon on 5 June 1973 in Clark Co., OH, no children. He and Theresa M. Hargon were divorced on 28 October 1975. He married Dora Daretta Davis on 28 May 1977 in Clark Co., OH. He died on 4 June 2015 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH,
Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 9 JUN 2015, p.13 (Newspapers.com):
COST, Jerry A.
Age 63 of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. Jerry was born in Springfield on September 13, 1951 to the (late) Melvin Cost and Evelyn (Bartley) Gallagher; was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam Era; had previously worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at Plasco, Dayton; attended Wesleyan Evangelistic Church, Dayton; and enjoyed taking care of others, loved keeping cars shiny and clean, loved being with his grandchildren, and he loved baking. Jerry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dora D. ‘Babe’ Cost; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy & Joe Nelson of Beavercreek; three grandchildren, Brittany & husband, John Rowley, Stephanie & husband, Jacob Smith, Joseph Nelson; three great-grandchildren, Conner, Angel, & Naomi; brother and sister-in-law, Jay & Denise Cost of Springfield; two sisters Marla & Elaine; step-mother, Joan Cost of Springfield; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday 10:30 A.M. Wesleyan Evangelistic Church, 2104 Revere Ave., Dayton, OH 45420 with Pastor John Manley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. Saturday until time of service.
Jerry Alan Cost lived in 1983 in New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH. He lived in 1988 in Xenia, Greene Co., OH. He lived in 2004 in Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH.
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Ella A. Carpenter
F, #147953
Biography
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