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     Ethel M. Munsinger was born on 25 October 1882 at Smith Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Korah Munsinger and Edith Eleanor Steward. Ethel M. Munsinger married Ola G. Dixon circa 1901.² Ethel M. Munsinger lived on 27 April 1910 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.² She lived on 13 January 1920 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, widowed, undertaker -- she appears to have continued in her deceased husband's business, with his partner Jacob Flickinger, for some years after Ola's death.³ She married Elmer Hickman Dimity before 1930. Ethel M. Munsinger lived in June 1932 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, per father's obituary. She died on 10 June 1977 at San Bernardion Co., CA, at age 94.

     Eula Bell Munsinger was born on 17 September 1921 at Anderson Co., TX. She was the daughter of Earl Charles Munsinger and Lula Belle Taylor. Eula Bell Munsinger died on 15 September 1994 at age 72.

     Eva A. Munsinger was born in June 1867 at Lorain Co., OH. She was the daughter of Henry Munsinger and Hannah Skinner. Eva A. Munsinger lived in 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.¹ She married Grant Walton on 25 January 1888 at Olin, Jones Co., IA, per 1900 census, no children born to Eva. Eva A. Munsinger lived in 1900 at Wyoming Twp., Jones Co., IA, Was living with her mother.² She and Grant Walton were divorced before 6 June 1900 at Jones Co., IA.
Note:

"In the matter of the guardianship of Eva Munsinger, incompetent. In the district court of Iowa in and for Jones County. Comes now John Bodenhofer, the duly appointed, qualified and now acting guardian in the above entitled matter and by way of his final report respectfully shows and states to the Court as follows:

That the ward, Eva Munsinger, departed this life on or about the 1st day of January 1939, and that her estate is now being administered upon in this court....there was a balance of cash in the hands of this guardian in the sum of $118.06. That since the filing of said report there have been no receipts coming into the hands of this guardian for the benefit of his said ward....etc. etc." Eva A. Munsinger died on 1 January 1939 at Jones Co., IA, at age 71.

     Eva Dessie Mae Munsinger was born on 28 August 1920 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. She was the daughter of Burton Daniel Munsinger and Dessie Ettina Marsh. Eva Dessie Mae Munsinger married Earl Robert Lee Carter, son of Henry Lee Carter and Virdie Laura Rich. Eva Dessie Mae Munsinger lived in April 1940 at Harris Co., TX. She died on 21 July 2003 at Liberty Co., TX, at age 82 Dates per SSDI, last residence Cleveland. She was buried in July 2003 at Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX.

     Eva Lovina Munsinger was born on 17 October 1894 at Waupaca Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Kate May Gurley. Eva Lovina Munsinger married Little Maudie Wilson, son of Timothy Andrew Wilson and Mary E. Henson. Eva Lovina Munsinger died on 9 March 1962 at Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX, at age 67. She was buried in March 1962 at Garden of Memories, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX, Findagrave #21501403.

     Evangeline Munsinger was born in June 1852 at Lorain Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Munsinger and Electa Northrup. Evangeline Munsinger married John Casada Noel, son of Quin Martin Noel and Sarah Casada, on 29 January 1869 at Sidney, Fremont Co., IA, It appears that the marriage of John Noel and Evangeline Munsinger was possibly done secretly, inasmuch as they reported they were "single" in the 1870 census, and her surname was "Munsinger", when they were both living in the Charles Munsinger household. In the 1910 census, Evangeline reported six children born, five still living at that time.

Evangeline Munsinger lived on 9 June 1900 at Fourteenth Street, Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO.¹ She married James B. Buchanan circa 1902 at Denver (probably), CO. Evangeline Munsinger died in 1933.

     Evelyn Rose Munsinger was born on 4 February 1923 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN. She was the daughter of Joseph Phelps Munsinger and Angela Nierengarten. Evelyn Rose Munsinger married MSgt. Robert Lawrence Bombardier, son of Nicholas Ernest Bombardier and Sarah A. McClellan, on 20 March 1944 at Langley Field, Elizabeth City, VA, Ceremony by Chaplain Fr. Joseph M. Coakley. Evelyn Rose Munsinger died on 21 July 1983 at Ventura, Ventura Co., CA, at age 60 per California Death Index. She was buried in July 1983 at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Simi Valley, Ventura Co., CA, Findagrave #117096985.

     Finney Sheridan Munsinger was also known as Phineas "Phineas" appears to have been his birth name, as given by his parents to the enumerator, per the 1870 census.¹ He was born on 16 December 1865 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Julina Fuller. Finney Sheridan Munsinger married Adelia Lulu Phetteplace, daughter of James Orice Phetteplace and Ann Elizabeth Moore, on 3 October 1885 at Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. Finney Sheridan Munsinger lived in 1912 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, per 1912 Topeka Capital article re: John Munsinger's 100th birthday. He died on 24 August 1944 at Robertson (near Ackley), Hardin Co., IA, at age 78. He was buried in August 1944 at Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Smith Co., KS.

     Floyd John Munsinger was born on 4 May 1920 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Melvin Henry Munsinger and Mary Barbara Wolkerstorfer. Floyd John Munsinger began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, Machinists Mate 2. He married Alvina Dorothy Malikowski on 16 February 1946 at Stearns Co., MN. Floyd John Munsinger died on 28 August 2007 at Crystal, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 87. He was cremated in September 2007 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison Co., MN, Findagrave #201812631.

     Floyd W. Munsinger was also known as "Bick". He was born on 6 May 1928 at Casper, Natrona Co., WY. He was the son of Theodore Roosevelt Munsinger and Ellen Irene Sterling. Floyd W. Munsinger began military service WW II service. He died on 17 January 1957 at Natrona Co., WY, at age 28 Obituary (via Findagrave.com):

Floyd W. (Bick) Munsinger, 28, of Glenrock, was instantly killed last Thursday evening when his car struck the caboose of a C&NW train three miles east of Casper on U.S. 26-87. Mr. Munsinger had spent most of his life in Glenrock. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and American Legion at Glenrock. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. T. R. Munsinger; a daughter, Kandy Sue; two brothers, John and Bob all of Glenrock; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Burch of Laramie; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren T. Sterling of Casper, and his grandfather, Guy Munsinger of Glenrock.

He was buried in January 1957 at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #88726167.

     Frances Theresa Munsinger was born on 20 June 1908 at Elk Co., KS. She was the daughter of Phillip Ellsworth Munsinger and Clara Frances Beu.

     Frank Phillip Munsinger was born on 20 July 1910 at Colorado. He was the son of Phillip Ellsworth Munsinger and Clara Frances Beu. Frank Phillip Munsinger married Erville Page before April 1940. Frank Phillip Munsinger lived in April 1940 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. He died in February 1982 at Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO, at age 71 date per SSDI.

     Franklin Munsinger was born on 6 March 1859 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. Franklin Munsinger married Rosa Vargason, daughter of John M. Vargason and Wilhelmina Young. Franklin Munsinger died on 24 April 1910 at age 51

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Frank Munsinger died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Shuler, just south of town, early Monday morning, April 24th. A few days before he was driving a disc in the field when the team ran away, with the result that he was quite badly hurt. His death was probably due largely to the injuries received then. He was a little over fifty years of age. He leaves a wife, four girls, one son, an aged father, four brothers and three sisters.

The funeral services were held from the Christian church the following Tuesday afternoon, conducted by D. J. Poynter and the body laid at rest in Rose Hill.

(Albion Weekly News – Albion, Nebraska – May 4, 1911.)

He was buried in April 1910 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #156338010.

     Franklin Blake Munsinger was born on 5 February 1898 at Tabor, Mills Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell. Franklin Blake Munsinger lived in 1930 at Rawls Twp., Mills Co., IA, Unmarried at the time of the 1930 census.¹ He died in October 1966 at Clay Co., IA, at age 68 date per SSDI.

     Fred L. Munsinger was born on 17 May 1875 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, 1900 census shows birth year 1874.¹ He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. Fred L. Munsinger married Daisy D. Northrup, daughter of George W. Northrup and Mary Elizabeth Klein; Three children born to the marriage, two living as of April 1910.² Fred L. Munsinger lived in April 1910 at Petersburg, Boone Co., NE, farm laborer.² He died on 19 April 1911 at Bartlett, Wheeler Co., NE, at age 35. He was buried in April 1911 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE.

     Galen Munsinger was also known as "Gus". He was born on 17 March 1925 at Harlan, Smith Co., KS. He was the son of Royal Munsinger and Emma McClain. Galen Munsinger began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, Sgt. He married Ivalee Fae Mizell on 3 November 1949 at Clayton, Kansas. Galen Munsinger died on 1 October 2013 at La Crosse, Rush Co., KS, at age 88

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Galen M. 'Gus' Munsinger

10/2/2013

Galen M. "Gus" Munsinger, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, in La Crosse.

He was born March 17, 1925, near Harlan in Smith County, to Roy and Emma (McClain) Munsinger. He was a 1942 graduate of Harlan High School and obtained a bachelor's degree in education from York College, York, Neb., in 1949. In 1953, he received a master's degree in school administration from Fort Hays State University.

He married Ivalee Mizell on Nov. 3, 1949, in Clayton. He was involved in teaching, coaching and administration at schools in Densmore, Long Island, Jetmore and Dighton prior to retirement and moving to Hays in 1983. During the World War II, he entered the U.S. Air Force in August 1943, obtaining the rank of sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge in March 1946.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church and American Legion for many years.

Survivors include his wife, of the home in Hays; a son, Terry Munsinger and wife, Vicki, Wichita; two daughters, Debra McClellan and husband, Steve, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cynthia Munsinger, Hays; a brother, Larry Munsinger and wife, Celeste, San Mato, Texas; four grandchildren, Matthew McClellan, Denver, Jennifer McClellan-Fukuda and husband, Kenn, St. Paul, Minn., Trent Munsinger, Seattle, and Katelyn Munsinger, Wichita; a great-grandson, Matthew Paul O'Hara Jr; a nephew, Todd Munsinger; and a niece, Renee Williamson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Hays with military honors by Hays American Legion and VFW; inurnment will be Saturday in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the medical fund of Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas or First United Methodist Church, Hays, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel, 20th and Pine.


He was buried in October 2013 at Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS, Findagrave #127225250.

     George B. Munsinger was born on 16 May 1861 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH.¹ He was the son of David Munsinger and Mary Ann Parmer. George B. Munsinger married Julia Newton, daughter of Eber Newton and Elenor Borgordier, on 16 April 1885 at Buchanan Co., IA. George B. Munsinger lived in June 1900 at Table Rock Precinct, Pawnee Co., NE. He lived in April 1910 at Table Rock Precinct, Pawnee Co., NE. He died on 1 April 1932 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 70

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Apr. 8,1932.

GEORGE B.MUNSINGER-

George B. Munsinger was born in Ohio May 16, 1861, and died at Omaha April 1, 1932, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 15 days. On April 16, 1885, he was united in marriage to Julia Newton at Independence, Iowa. In 1891 they came to Table Rock where they made their home until the recent death of Mrs. Munsinger. To this union six children were born: Don, Elinor, Ray and Roy having preceded their parents in death, Leslie at Omaha and Meres at Table Rock.

Those who mourn his departure are his two sons, two brothers, Will at Scottsbluff and Rollo at Albion, and three sisters, Mrs. James Wallick, Mrs. Mattie Foreman and Anna, all of Albion.

Mr. Munsinger was taken to the hospital at Omaha for treatment but grew worse and died Friday morning at about 11 o'clock. The body was brought to Table Rock for burial beside the remains of his wife who preceded him in death only a few weeks ago.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Monday by Rev. Ted Shephard, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Humboldt, assisted by Rev. W. E. Caldwell, pastor of the Methodist congregation.

Mr. Munsinger had been a resident of Table Rock for about forty years, has always been a hard worker and devoted to his family. The surviving children and other relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

Card of Thanks- We wish to extend our most grateful thanks to those who assisted us during the sickness and death of our father and brother-in-law.

Dearest father, thou hast left us,
To join our mother int he sky.
Please, dear God, who hath bereft us,
Lead us-so our souls to them will fly.
Farewell, dear father, fare thee well.
We should not mourn for thee,
But live so that we'll meet again,
In blessed eternity.

L.D. & M.T. Munsinger
Mrs. Alzina Baitey.

He was buried in April 1932 at Table Rock Cemetery, Table Rock, Pawnee Co., NE, Findagrave #172267352.

     George Carl Munsinger was born on 6 February 1870 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA; date per death certificate and SSAN Applications Index. 1900 census shows JAN 1870. 1870 census, Rome Township, Jones County, Iowa, (13 August 1870), shows George age 3/12.¹ He was the son of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. George Carl Munsinger lived on 22 June 1900 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA, single, farming.² He married Icey Craig on 20 August 1910 at Sebastian Co., AR; No children. Icey was previously married to a Kagen, and was listed as a widow, living in Ft. Smith, on the April 1910 federal census. She also had no children from that marriage, per the census listing.

George Carl Munsinger lived on 12 January 1920 at Berry Avenue, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, house plasterer.³ He lived in 1922 at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, per his father's obituary. He lived on 15 April 1930 at 3615 Ethel Street, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, plasterer.⁴ He died on 10 February 1959 at Sebastian County Hospital, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, at age 89. He was buried in February 1959 at Oak Cemetery, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, Findagrave #166037701.

     George Edward Munsinger was born on 31 January 1870 at Jones Co., IA.² He was the son of Edward Munsinger and Eva Ann Hotz. George Edward Munsinger died on 22 July 1942 at Wayne Twp., Jones Co., IA, at age 72.
Note: Did not marry -- died without issue.

     George Raymond Munsinger was born on 18 February 1904 at Nebraska. He was the son of Royal David Munsinger and Cora Melvina Holton. George Raymond Munsinger married Hertha Vianna Pope on 28 August 1930. George Raymond Munsinger died on 5 April 1957 at Renton, King Co., WA, at age 53.

     Note: Moved from Lorain County, Ohio to Jones County, Iowa with his parents and siblings in 1866. Moved from Iowa to Smith County, Kansas in mid-1870s. Moved from Smith County to Elk County in 1892.

George Washington Munsinger was born on 31 May 1842 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH. He was the son of John Christian Munsinger and Sarah Fowl. George Washington Munsinger began military service Served as private in Co. "C", 176th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry during Civil War. He married Thursa Frances Knickerbocker, daughter of Stephen Knickerbocker and Betsey E. Kendeigh, on 1 June 1863 at Oberlin, Lorain Co., OH. George Washington Munsinger lived in 1880 at Center Twp., Smith Co., KS.¹ He lived on 18 June 1900 at Wild Cat Twp., Elk Co., KS, farming.² He lived in 1912 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, Per article on John Munsinger's 100th birthday, in the "Topeka Capital". He died on 16 September 1922 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, at age 80. He was buried in September 1922 at Moline Cemetery, Moline, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #19718584. Occupation: Quoted from Wilda Tucker Spaulding letter:

"Uncle George was a mason. He built Uncle Will's house at Smith Center."

George also apparently farmed and worked in a lumber mill at various times during his life, per his military pension application.

     Gordon Joseph Munsinger was born on 2 April 1915 at Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Joseph Phelps Munsinger and Angela Nierengarten. Gordon Joseph Munsinger married Regina Claire Loza, daughter of Stanislaus Loza and Veronica Oleniczak, on 17 June 1940. Gordon Joseph Munsinger died on 27 July 1962 at Hennepin Co., MN, at age 47. He was buried in 1962 at Assumption Cemetery, Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., MN, Findagrave #155271681.

     Grace Elizabeth Munsinger was born on 13 January 1881 at Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of James Monroe Munsinger and Mary Elizabeth Smith. Grace Elizabeth Munsinger married Robert Whitney Eager on 10 June 1914 at Ames, Story Co., IA. Grace Elizabeth Munsinger married Charles Royal Hunter, son of Rev. Dempsey Allen Hunter and Elizabeth Florence Garrison, on 1 January 1923. Occupation: Music teacher in Mason City, Iowa public schools. Among her students was Meredith Wilson, later to write the musical The Music Man, based on his boyhood home at Mason City. Grace Elizabeth Munsinger died in 1968. She was buried at Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story Co., IA, Findagrave #114835253.

     Guy Edwin Munsinger was born on 22 October 1872 at Jones Co., IA. He was the son of George Washington Munsinger and Thursa Frances Knickerbocker. Guy Edwin Munsinger married Sarah Esbelle Meek on 26 May 1894 at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, Jan Kindle's info says Crawford, Arkansas. Guy Edwin Munsinger lived in 1900 at Union Center Twp., Elk Co., KS. He lived in 1922 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, per George Sr.'s obituary (1922.) He lived in 1940 at Wildcat Twp., Elk Co., KS. He died on 23 October 1960 at Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, at age 88. Cause of death: Accidental asphyxiation from gas stove. He was buried in October 1960 at Glenrock Cemetery, Glenrock, Converse Co., WY, Findagrave #88675593.

     Guy William Munsinger was born on 4 October 1938 at Lance Creek, Niobrara Co., WY. He was the son of Neville William Munsinger and Vera Margarette Bird. Guy William Munsinger died on 6 July 2005 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 66

Obituary – The Modesto Bee, Modesto, California; Monday, 11 JUL 2005, page B3 (Newspapers.com):

Guy W. Munsinger
Oct. 4, 1938 – July 6, 2005

Guy William Munsinger, 66, of Ceres died Wednesday at Doctors Medical Center.

Mr. Munsinger was a native of Lance Creek, Wyo. He lived for a time in Casper, Wyo., before coming to Modesto at age 17 and then settling in Ceres at age 20. He was a 38-year employee of Campbell Soup Co; he was a supervisor. He enjoyed fishing and dancing. He was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed reading the Bible.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Munsinger of Ceres; son, Michael Munsinger of Modesto; stepchildren, Joshua Seagle and Melanie Sengphrachanh, both of Modesto; brothers, Chester Munsinger of Ceres and Jude Munsinger of Modesto; and sister, Helen Munsinger of Ceres.

Private services. Allen Mortuary, Turlock, in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1524 S. Santa Fe Ave., Hughson 95326.

     Harold Lee Munsinger was born on 5 April 1902 at Petersburg, Boone Co., NE. He was the son of Fred L. Munsinger and Daisy D. Northrup. Harold Lee Munsinger lived in January 1920 at Front Street, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE.¹ He married Nora Mathilda Worden, daughter of William Clark Worden and Lucy Rosalea Chapman, on 27 June 1927 at Red Lodge, MT. Harold Lee Munsinger died on 17 July 1952 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 50. He was buried in July 1952 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Petersburg, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #14085831.

     Harriet Munsinger was born circa 1869 at Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Munsinger and Margaretha Smith.

     Hazel N. Munsinger was born in 1901 at Mills Co., IA. She was the daughter of Albert Joseph Munsinger and Cora L. Shell. Hazel N. Munsinger married Ray J. Bateman, son of Charles Bateman and Weltha (?), circa 1923 at Mills Co. (probably), IA.¹

     Occupation: Gave occupation as Sawyer in 1860 census.
Note: Mother Eva was living with him in 1860 census. Henry Munsinger was born on 4 March 1834 at Carlisle, Lorain Co., OH, Or 1839, per 1850 census information. He was the son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick. Henry Munsinger married Hannah Skinner on 23 May 1860, per 1900 census, there were 3 children who died young. Henry Munsinger lived in June 1860 at Russia Twp., Lorain Co., OH.¹ He died on 15 April 1879 at Jones Co., IA, at age 45. He was buried in April 1879 at Green Center Cemetery, Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.

     Henry William Munsinger was born on 21 August 1905 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN.¹ He was the son of William H. Munsinger and Helen Louise Dreher.¹ Henry William Munsinger married Dorothy Elizabeth Swift, daughter of (?) Rogers. Henry William Munsinger lived on 26 April 1940 at Champlin Twp., Hennepin Co., MN, Stock clerk in retail department store.² He lived in 1970 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, per his brother Melvin's obituary. He died on 23 August 1995 at Monticello, Wright Co., MN, at age 90.