Wilmot Charles Willits
M, #154381, b. 29 January 1866, d. 1 May 1934
Family: Lemma Hoober (b. 24 September 1872, d. 3 October 1962)
Biography
Wilmot Charles Willits was born on 29 January 1866 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., IA; son of Charles Gossage and Ellen C. (Crozier) Willits. He married
Lemma Hoober, daughter of
Rev. Jacob Myer Hoober and
Christia Snyder, on 23 August 1893 in Morning Sun, Louisa Co., IA. Wilmot Charles Willits died on 1 May 1934 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
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Dr. Lyle G. Willits
M, #154382, b. 5 June 1897, d. 18 November 1973
Parents
Family: Laura White (b. 22 June 1896, d. 15 August 1998)
Biography
Dr. Lyle G. Willits was born on 5 June 1897 in St. Francis, Cheyenne Co., KS. He married
Laura White in 1916. He died on 18 November 1973 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
He was buried in November 1973 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Findagrave #184211558.
Dr. Lyle G. Willits was buried in August 1998 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Findagrave #184210636.
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Laura White
F, #154383, b. 22 June 1896, d. 15 August 1998
Biography
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Robert White "Bob" Willits
M, #154384, b. 16 May 1916, d. 19 April 2001
Parents
Family: Patricia Lys Parrott
Biography
Robert White "Bob" Willits was born on 16 May 1916 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He married Patricia Lys Parrott on 8 December 1949 in Community Church Chapel, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He died on 19 April 2001 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
ROBERT WHITE WILLITS
Robert White Willits, passed away on April 19, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 16th, 1918, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Lyle G. Willits. He was educated at Bryant School, Southwest High School and the University of Missouri, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Bob served five years in the United States Navy before and during World War II, as a Lieutenant in the South Pacific commanding a flotilla of LCT's and received the Bronze Star for Valor. Bob's business career was at the Cook Paint and Varnish Company, where he was an industrial sales representative for forty years until his retirement. Bob had a long and illustrious golf career beginning with his high school golf team. He was a two-time champion of the Heart of America Tournament in 1948 and 1950. In 1947, he won the Missouri State Amateur Tournament; was semi-finalist in the U.S. Amateur Tournament; played in the Masters Tournament; and was semifinalist in the Western Amateur Tournament. Bob won the Kansas City Seniors Tournament in 1976 and the World Seniors, also in 1976. He was a member of the Captains Club of the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament.
Robert's board memberships and titles include, President of the Kansas City Golf Association, President of the Missouri State Golf Association, President of the Trans Mississippi Golf Association, Vice President of the Western Golf Association and President of the World Seniors Golf Federation, as well as being a member of the Executive Committee of the United States Golf Association. Bob's many civic interests and spheres of support include, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, membership on the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners for nine years, a member of the Plaza Commerce Bank Board, and a trustee of the Pembroke Country Day School. He was a member of the Kansas City Country Club , the River Club, and the Castle Pines Golf Club. Bob is survived by his three children, Margo Lys Willits of Toulouse, France, Robert W. Willits Jr. of Mound City, Missouri and Marian Willits Petrie and her husband, Donald G. Petrie of Los Angeles, California. He also leaves a granddaughter, Patricia Parrott Petrie; his wife of thirty-nine years, Patricia Parrott Willits; and his nurse and good friend, Margaret Merker. Robert's family survivors are two brothers, Charles Richard Willits of North Palm Beach, Florida and Peter Webster Willits of Kansas City and his uncle, Dr. Charles H. White of Kansas City, and his aunt, Mrs. Wellington F. Scott of Walnut Creek, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother, Lyle W. Willits.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 22nd, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Stine & McClure Chapel, 3235 Gillham Plaza. A Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, April 23rd, at the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 13th & Broadway. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Kansas City or the Western Golf Association, Evans Scholars Foundation at 1 Briar Road, Golf, Illinois 60029. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Stine & McClure Chapel (816.)
Robert White "Bob" Willits began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, Lt., South Pacific theater.
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Robert White "Bobby" Willits
M, #154386, b. 30 January 1954, d. 29 September 2006
Parents
Biography
Robert White "Bobby" Willits was born on 30 January 1954 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He died on 29 September 2006 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Robert White Willits Jr, age 52, passed away on September 29, 2006 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 30, 1954, the son of Robert and Patricia Willits. He was educated at Pembroke Country Day School, the Orme School and the University of Denver. He was an avid hunter as well as a hot air balloon pilot. He lived near Mound City, Missouri where he managed hunting properties. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert White Willits, Sr. Bobby is survived by his mother and sisters.
He was cremated in 2006 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
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Margaret Jane "Peggy" Field
F, #154388, b. 19 October 1925, d. 20 March 2022
Biography
Margaret Jane "Peggy" Field was born on 19 October 1925 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. She married Charles Richard "Dick" Willits, son of
Dr. Lyle G. Willits and
Laura White, in 1948. Margaret Jane "Peggy" Field died on 20 March 2022 in Juno Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Peggy Willits, a long time resident of North Palm Beach and most recently of Juno Beach, Florida went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2022. She was born on October 19, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Peggy was a graduate of Summit, New Jersey High School and attended Cedar Crest College. She won the New Jersey Covergirl award, which led her to New York City where she was a model for the Harry Conover Agency. She continued her education at the University of Missouri where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and crowned homecoming queen in 1947. It was at Missouri that she met her future husband.
Peggy married the late C. Richard "Dick" Willits in 1948 and they enjoyed over fifty-eight years of marriage raising four children in the Palm Beaches. They loved the game of golf and in addition to playing, they volunteered at PGA events for over 25 years. Her faith became foundational to her life after she received Jesus Christ as her Savior in 1960. Later, she served in numerous capacities for over twenty-five years at Trinity United Methodist Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Peggy was a friend, mentor and bright light to all who knew her.
Peggy was a member of P.E.O. for over sixty years, serving locally in Chapter J, where they provide deserving women assistance to further their education. She also served on the Board of the Diaconal Ministry for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.
After moving into the Waterford community in 2006, she became very involved on the Hospitality Committee, serving as Chairman of the Round Table and leading multiple Bible Studies.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on April 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm. at the Trinity campus of Christ Fellowship (9625 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 - formerly Trinity United Methodist Church).
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Miriam Willits
F, #154389, b. 29 July 1904, d. 3 January 1989
Parents
Biography
Miriam Willits was born on 29 July 1904. She married
Jerome Dougherty Alexander in 1929. She died on 3 January 1989.
She was buried in January 1989 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Findagrave #7498128.
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Jerome Dougherty Alexander
M, #154390, b. 4 August 1904, d. 10 January 1979
Biography
Jerome Dougherty Alexander was born on 4 August 1904; son of Harry Jerome and Mary Hertzog (Dougherty) Alexander. He married
Miriam Willits, daughter of
Wilmot Charles Willits and
Lemma Hoober, in 1929. Jerome Dougherty Alexander died on 10 January 1979 in Douglas Co., NE,
Obituary -- (Unknown newspaper via Findagrave.com):
ALEXANDER -- Jerome D., of 5116 Webster St., age 74 yrs. Survivors include his wife, Miriam; daughter, Mrs. Joan Warrall, Omaha; son, Jerome D. II, of Lincoln, Neb.; 7 grandchildren.
Services Sat. 10 AM from The Dundee Presbyterian Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Florence Home or The Salvation Army Hospital.
CROSBY BURKETT
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd.
He was buried in January 1979 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Findagrave #7497954.
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Anita Larimer
F, #154393, b. 14 December 1943, d. 23 May 2021
Family: James J. Lachut
| Daughter | Marcia Lynn Lachut+ |
Biography
Anita Larimer was born on 14 December 1943 in Pennsylvania; daughter of Charles Edward and Pauline Claire (Fabio) Larimer. She died on 23 May 2021 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
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Bernadette Helen Semler
F, #154394, b. 22 March 1913, d. 25 January 1964
Parents
Biography
Bernadette Helen Semler was born on 22 March 1913 in North Dakota. She married
Raymond Arthur "Bud" Chloupek on 15 October 1934 in Dilworth, Clay Co., MN. She died on 25 January 1964 in Moorhead, Clay Co., MN,
Obituary – Red River Scene, JAN 64:
MRS. CHLOUPEK FUNERAL HELD
Requiem mass was said for Mrs. Raymond (Bernadette) Chloupek, 50, of 112 N.E. 1st St., Dilworth, Wednesday, Jan. 29, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. Farther J. B. Gans was celebrant.
Mrs. Chloupek died Jan. 25 in a local hospital.
She was born Mar. 22, 1913, at Dickey, N.D., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weber. She moved with her parents to Dilworth in 1924, and was married there on Oct. 15, 1934.
Survivors include three sons, James, 112 N.E. 1st. St., Dilworth; John, with the Air Force in Germany, and Philip at home; three daughters, Mrs. Jerome (Margaret) McGough, 106 N.E. 1st St., Dilworth; Mrs. Richard (Mary) Wright, 903 13th Ave. N., Moorhead, and Susan, at home; a brother, Melvin, 1424 11th St. E., Fargo, and five grandchildren.
Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Moorhead.
Arrangements were through Korsmo Funeral Home.
She was buried in January 1964 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #67409028.
Bernadette Helen Semler was also known as Bernadette Helen Weber. Occupation: Dickey, LaMoure Co., ND.
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Hedwig "Hattie" Lochthowe
F, #154395, b. 28 August 1888, d. 17 February 1953
Biography
Hedwig "Hattie" Lochthowe was born on 28 August 1888 in St. Martin, Stearns Co., MN,
; daughter of John William and Josephine (Wessing) Lochthowe, Jr. She married Lemuel Oscar Levitte on 27 MAY 1914 at Haugen Lutheran Church, Williston, Williams Co., ND, and had four additional children. Family information per Chloupek Semler Lochthowe Kiev family tree genealogy prepared by John Chloupek, online at Ancestry.com.
She died on 17 February 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
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Raymond Arthur "Bud" Chloupek
M, #154396, b. 16 July 1906, d. 7 March 1973
Biography
Raymond Arthur "Bud" Chloupek was born on 16 July 1906 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND; son of Albert and Caroline Annie (Hoium) Chloupek. He married
Bernadette Helen Semler, daughter of
Earl Walter Semler and
Hedwig "Hattie" Lochthowe, on 15 October 1934 in Dilworth, Clay Co., MN. Raymond Arthur "Bud" Chloupek died on 7 March 1973 in Dilworth, Clay Co., MN.
He was buried in March 1973 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #67409027.
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Lois Chapman
F, #154397, b. 9 January 1867, d. 2 October 1867
Parents
Biography
Lois Chapman was born on 9 January 1867. She died on 2 October 1867.
She was buried in October 1867 in Big Rock Cemetery, Big Rock, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #101117126.
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Vea Beatrice Fuller
F, #154398, b. 1 December 1917, d. 15 November 1918
Parents
Biography
Vea Beatrice Fuller was born on 1 December 1917 in McCausland, Scott Co., IA. She died on 15 November 1918 in McCausland, Scott Co., IA.
She was buried in November 1918 in McCausland Cemetery, McCausland, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #51967146.
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James Albert Chloupek, Sr.
M, #154399, b. 3 July 1935, d. 17 March 2005
Parents
Biography
James Albert Chloupek, Sr., was born on 3 July 1935 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND. He died on 17 March 2005 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND,
Obituary -- (Findgrave.com):
James Albert Chloupek was born July 3, 1935, in Fargo, ND, to Raymond and Bernadette (Weber) Chloupek. He was raised in Dilworth, MN, where he graduated from high school in 1953.
Jim attended Moorhead (MN) State University and then entered the US Army on April 24, 1958. Following his discharge on April 22, 1960, he returned to the area and worked for the Northern Pacific Railway. He began as a fireman but later moved to switchman and brakeman.
Jim was married to Donna Perkins in Dilworth, on June 30, 1966, and they made their home in Dilworth. Due to health concerns, Jim retired in 1990, and they continued to enjoy summers at their cabin on Lake Ida.
With his family by his side, Jim died Thursday, March 17, 2005, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, at sixty-nine years of age.
Jim is survived by his wife, Donna, Dilworth; three children, Joseph (Carol), Fort Lauderdale, FL, Timothy "Tig" (Beth), Dilworth, and Heide (Gary) Delorme, Casselton, ND; eight grandchildren; two brothers, John (Carolyn), Phoenix, AZ, and Phil "Butch" (Sue), Moorhead; and three sisters, Margaret McGough, Glendale, AZ, Mary Wright, Fargo, and Suzie Wilson, Dilworth.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine and Irene.
Inurnment will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead.
He was buried in March 2005 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #112648962.
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Irene Mary Chloupek
F, #154400, b. 1941, d. 7 May 1945
Parents
Biography
Irene Mary Chloupek was born in 1941. She died on 7 May 1945 in Dilworth, Clay Co., MN.
She was buried in May 1945 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #67409024.
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Catherine Mary Chloupek
F, #154401, b. 16 May 1955, d. 16 May 1955
Parents
Biography
Catherine Mary Chloupek was born on 16 May 1955 in Moorhead, Clay Co., MN. She died on 16 May 1955 in Moorhead, Clay Co., MN.
She was buried in May 1955 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #67409023.
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Margaret Ann "Marge" Chloupek
F, #154402, b. 6 October 1939, d. 7 February 2021
Parents
| Daughter | Teresa Marie McGough |
| Son | Kenneth Michael McGough (b. 10 April 1959, d. 12 April 1959) |
| Son | Michael Kenneth McGough, Sr. |
| Daughter | Maureen Ann McGough (b. 26 November 1960, d. 28 November 1960) |
| Daughter | Maureen McGough |
| Daughter | Michelle McGough |
| Daughter | Constance McGough |
| Daughter | Freddee McGough |
| Daughter | Dawn M. McGough |
| Son | Mark McGough |
| Daughter | Mary E. McGough |
Biography
Margaret Ann "Marge" Chloupek was born on 6 October 1939 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND. She married
Jerome Francis McGough on 13 September 1957 in San Diego Co., CA. She died on 7 February 2021 in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Margaret "Marge" Ann Chloupek
Glendale - Margaret "Marge" Ann Chloupek (81) passed away on February 7, 2021 at her home in Glendale, AZ. She was surrounded by her kids, grandkids, great grandkids and other loved ones. Marge was born on October 6, 1939 in Fargo, ND. She graduated from Dilworth, MN High School in 1957 and received her master's degree in Natural Sciences-Chemistry from Arizona State University "ASU". She had a very strong belief in her faith and lived by it her entire life. She is at peace in Heaven with her babies, her grandkids, and other family and friends who passed before her.
She raised 9 kids by herself while holding down numerous jobs and putting herself through school. She taught at most Maricopa Community Colleges and at ASU from 1980-2005. She was a jack of all trades, there wasn't anything she couldn't do. She was a loving mother, grandma, granny, teacher, seamstress, coach, mentor, baker, and a master at making spaghetti and meatballs. She enjoyed fishing, knitting, sewing, cooking, spending time with the family, and making blankets for babies in the hospital. She was always giving to others, never putting herself first.
Thank you for all the sacrifices you made in order to make our lives better. We will cherish the memories you left us with and your love will guide us until we meet again. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.
She is survived by her 9 kids, Teresa, Mike, Maureen, Michelle, Connie, Freddee, Dawn, Mark, and Mary. Per her wishes there will be no services.
She was buried in February 2021 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #240511003.
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Jerome Francis McGough
M, #154403, b. 15 June 1939, d. 20 April 2001
| Daughter | Teresa Marie McGough |
| Son | Kenneth Michael McGough (b. 10 April 1959, d. 12 April 1959) |
| Son | Michael Kenneth McGough, Sr. |
| Daughter | Maureen Ann McGough (b. 26 November 1960, d. 28 November 1960) |
| Daughter | Maureen McGough |
| Daughter | Michelle McGough |
| Daughter | Constance McGough |
| Daughter | Freddee McGough |
| Daughter | Dawn M. McGough |
| Son | Mark McGough |
| Daughter | Mary E. McGough |
Biography
Jerome Francis McGough began military service on 27 June 1956 U.S. Marine Corps service, Pvt., discharged 12 APR 1958.
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Kenneth Michael McGough
M, #154404, b. 10 April 1959, d. 12 April 1959
Parents
Biography
Kenneth Michael McGough was born on 10 April 1959 in Clay Co., MN. He died on 12 April 1959 in Clay Co., MN.
He was buried in April 1959 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #188791522.
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Maureen Ann McGough
F, #154405, b. 26 November 1960, d. 28 November 1960
Parents
Biography
Maureen Ann McGough was born on 26 November 1960 in North Dakota. She died on 28 November 1960 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND.
She was buried in 1960 in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, Findagrave #188791570.
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