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     Helen Louise Baum was born on 21 October 1909 at Vermilion Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Chester Molt Baum and Nora Helen Gibbs.¹ Helen Louise Baum married Glen Theodore Smith, son of Theodore Thomas Smith and Mabel Roe, on 14 July 1931 at Rossville, Vermilion Co., IL, one child to this marriage. Helen Louise Baum died on 20 October 2003 at Champaign, Champaign Co., IL, at age 93. She was buried in October 2003 at Spring Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., IL.

     Occupation: Kaiserl. Rentamtmann in Weiler/Elsass. Johann Jakob Baum was born on 5 February 1845 at Bornheim bei Landau, Germany. He married Karoline Munzinger, daughter of Michel Munzinger and Margarethe Wagner, on 23 September 1871 at Höh-Einöd bei Thal-Eischweiler, Palatinate, Germany. Johann Jakob Baum died on 25 June 1908 at Weiler, Elsass (Alsace), at age 63.

     Katherine Jean Baum was born on 26 February 1911 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Chester Molt Baum and Nora Helen Gibbs.¹ Katherine Jean Baum married Edgar Crawford Morrison, son of David Henry Morrison and Ruth Crawford, on 25 May 1929 at Champaign Co., IL. Katherine Jean Baum married Kenneth Roy Jones, son of Roy Herbert Jones and Nellie Florence Miner, on 29 August 1940 at Danville, Vermilion Co., IL. Katherine Jean Baum died on 7 March 1988 at Danville, Vermilion Co., IL, at age 77. She was buried in March 1988 at Spring Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., IL.

     Mary Baum married Henry C. Gebhart, son of Valentine Gebhart and Margaret Kercher, on 13 November 1873.

     Mary Magdalena Baum was born on 5 March 1829 at Pickaway Co., OH.¹ She married Samuel Root Posey on 2 March 1849 at Pickaway Co., OH.¹ Mary Magdalena Baum died on 30 September 1903 at Ross Co., OH, at age 74. She was buried in October 1903 at Twin Township Cemetery, Bourneville, Ross Co., OH, Findagrave #151980370.

     Mathilde Baum was born on 28 August 1872 at Metzervisse. She was the daughter of Johann Jakob Baum and Karoline Munzinger. Mathilde Baum died on 16 April 1948 at Butzbach, Germany, at age 75.

     Nelle Baum was born on 29 July 1886 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Winfield Chester Baum and Sophronia W. Molt.¹ Nelle Baum died on 1 June 1961 at Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL, at age 74 dates per findagrave.com. She was buried in June 1961 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL.
Note: did not marry.

     Samuel Baum married Mary Sandusky.

     Winfield Chester Baum was born on 1 October 1857 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Samuel Baum and Mary Sandusky. Winfield Chester Baum married Sophronia W. Molt, daughter of Charles Molt and Keziah Holzhausen, on 21 September 1882 at Clay Co., IL.¹ Cause of death: fractured skull after being thrown from a horse. Winfield Chester Baum died on 18 April 1919 at Vermilion Co., IL, at age 61. He was buried in April 1919 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL.

     Winfield Chester Baum was born on 29 December 1913 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Chester Molt Baum and Nora Helen Gibbs.¹ Winfield Chester Baum married Ada Belle Ward, daughter of Everett E. Ward and Mattie Davis, on 27 August 1930 at Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, no children. Winfield Chester Baum died on 14 November 1933 at Texas at age 19. He was buried in November 1933 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion Co., IL.

     Charles M. Bauman married Elizabeth C. Young, daughter of Daniel Price Young and Rosalinda Cassel, on 22 March 1913. Charles M. Bauman lived in 1922 at Audobon, NJ.

     George William Bauman was born on 24 May 1903 at Osceola Co., IA. He married Foy Maureen Hoover, daughter of Frank Wilber Hoover and Carrie E. Hewitt. George William Bauman died on 21 April 1960 at Nobles Co., MN, at age 56.

     Joyce Zerelda Bauman was born on 7 September 1934 at Sibley, Osceola Co., IA. She was the daughter of George William Bauman and Foy Maureen Hoover. Joyce Zerelda Bauman died on 24 September 2013 at Sibley, Osceola Co., IA, at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Joyce Z. Kruse, age 79 of Sibley, IA died Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 at Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley, IA.

Faith Lutheran memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday September 28, 2013 at United Methodist Church in Sibley, IA with Rev. Tim Nappe officiating.

Private family committal service will take place prior to the memorial service in the Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley.

Joyce Zerelda Kruse was born on September 7, 1934 in Sibley, IA, the daughter of George and Foy (Hoover) Bauman. She was raised in Sibley and graduated from Sibley High School.

In July of 1952, Joyce was united in marriage to Alvin Kruse. The couple farmed south of Bigelow, milked cows and had chickens, pigs and cattle. To this union four children were born, three girls and one boy.

After their youngest child started school Joyce began working for Sibley Middle School as a secretary, retiring from there after thirty-two years.

When her children were young she was active in the music boosters and other school organizations. She also accompanied for many school contests and played at many weddings and funerals.

Joyce served as church organist for Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley from the age of fourteen and continued over 60 years. She was active in the church and served as a Sunday school teacher, a church council member, a member of the Womens Group, and various committees. The last two years

Joyce was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she continued as the church organist as well as church treasurer.

She was active in meals-on-wheels, served on the Early Childhood Iowa Empowerment Board and was a member of the Red Hats Club.

Joyce enjoyed traveling, reading, volunteering, watching the Minnesota Twins, playing a handheld Yahtzee game, cards, and doing crossword puzzles and word searches.

Joyce was a proud supporter of the Sibley Generals and was honored as "fan of the year" in 2010.

Joyce loved attending music and sporting events of her children and grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews. Joyce enjoyed spending time at the Lakes with her family.

Joyce is survived by her four children, Don (wife, Teresa) Kruse of Spirit Lake, IA, Maureen (husband, Dan) Breuker of Harris, IA, DeLinda (husband, Grant) Leu of Spencer, IA and Carmen (husband, Jim) Howard of Covington, LA; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita (husband, Fred) Dreessen of Inwood, IA; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Foy Bauman.

Jurrens Funeral Home.

She was buried in September 2013 at Holman Cemetery, Sibley, Osceola Co., IA, Findagrave #141026088.

     Myrtle Bauman was born in January 1880 at Illinois.¹ She married Clive Sylvester Keran on 18 July 1899 at Douglas Co., IL. Myrtle Bauman died on 26 March 1909 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 29. She was buried on 28 March 1909 at Newman, Douglas Co., IL, per Illinois death record.

     Raymond Bauman married Ann Elizabeth Cook, daughter of Lloyd W. Cook and Dorothy P. Windle. Raymond Bauman died in 1980.

     Rosalie Bauman was born on 8 October 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Charles M. Bauman and Elizabeth C. Young.¹

     Anna Fredericke Baumann was born on 19 January 1892. She was the daughter of Christian Julius Baumann and Helene Johanne Hoepken. Anna Fredericke Baumann married Daniel Benedict Schlicher, son of Jacob M. Schlicher and Bertha Müller. Anna Fredericke Baumann died on 10 March 1975 at age 83. She was buried in March 1975 at the Evangelical Church Cemetery, Donnellson, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #98930447.

     Bernard Conrod Baumann was born on 30 December 1886. He married Margaret Uhlenhake. Bernard Conrod Baumann died in July 1972 at age 85. He was buried in 1972 at Saint Peters Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette Co., IA, Findagrave #109950071.

     Christian Julius Baumann was born on 23 February 1864. He married Helene Johanne Hoepken. Christian Julius Baumann died on 2 January 1932 at age 67. He was buried in January 1932 at Hiawatha Cemetery, Hiawatha, Brown Co., KS, Findagrave #98931401.

     Donald Ray Baumann was born on 9 June 1936 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Gottlieb William Baumann and Marguerite Louise Hopkins.² Donald Ray Baumann married Carolyn Jeanne Honts, daughter of Lester Willard Honts Sr. and Anita Gwendolyn Little, in 1955. Donald Ray Baumann died on 30 July 1974 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 38

Obituary -- Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa; Friday, 1 AUG 1974, p.25 (Newspapers.com):

DONALD R. BAUMANN

Services for Donald Ray Baumann, 38, of Lacona, formerly of Des Moines, will be 3 p.m. Friday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Baumann died of cancer Tuesday at Iowa Lutheran Hospital after a two-year illness.

A trucker driver for Leroy weed, Inc., he lived in Des Moines most of his life before moving to Lacona four years ago. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, American Legion and the Masonic Lodge in Lacona.

Surviving are five children: A daughter, Debbie, and a son Randy, who live with their mother in Melcher, a daughter Kimberly, and two sons, Terry and Scott, who lived with Mr. Baumann in Lacona; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Quick, Mrs. Karen Stubbs and Mrs. Judy Ann Steil, and a half-sister, Diane Doty, all of Des Moines; two brothers, William of Bellevue, Neb., and Gottlieb (Jay) of Des Moines, and his mother, Mrs. Maguerite Doty of Des Moines.

He was buried on 2 August 1974 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #70206622.

     Gottlieb William Baumann was born on 26 May 1899 at Russia WW II draft registration. He married Marguerite Louise Hopkins in 1933. Gottlieb William Baumann lived on 20 April 1940 at 2831 Third Street, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, welder, married, renting, with wife Marguerite and children Barbara, William, and Donald.¹ He died after 1947 Gottlieb and Marguerite were listed in the 1947 city directory of Des Moines. No record of Gottlieb found after that date.

     Kimberly Sue Baumann was born on 8 February 1960 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Donald Ray Baumann and Carolyn Jeanne Honts. Kimberly Sue Baumann died on 8 November 2019 at age 59

Obituary:

Kimberly Sue Bowers, 59 of Earlham passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, November 15th at the Johnson Family Funeral Home in Earlham. Floral and plant memorials may be sent to Johnson Family Funeral Home, 140 NW 2nd St., Earlham, IA 50072. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Kimberly Bowers Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Kimberly was born February 8, 1960 to Donald and Jeanne Baumann in Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up in Lacona and Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. She attended school at Melcher-Dallas and graduated from Melcher-Dallas High School with the class of 1978. Kimberly was united in marriage to Joseph Bowers on October 8, 1980 in Melcher-Dallas. To this union two children were born, Joseph and Amanda. The family made their home in Melcher-Dallas, before later moving to Piedmont, Missouri, Irvington, Alabama and lastly settling in Earlham.

She worked as a teacher’s aide, decorated cakes and worked a promotional job. She loved cooking, baking and was a very talented cake decorator. Kimberly also enjoyed gardening and tending to flowers, most of all she treasured time spent with her family and grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her parents.

Kimberly is survived by her husband, Joseph of Earlham; son, Joseph of Earlham; daughter Amanda (Phil) Renze of Omaha; grandsons, Drew and Jarett; siblings: Debbie Caikoski, Terry Bauman, Randy Bauman and Scott Bauman.

     Marjorie Henrietta Baumann was born on 25 January 1916 at Ossian, Winneshiek Co., IA. She was the daughter of Bernard Conrod Baumann and Margaret Uhlenhake. Marjorie Henrietta Baumann married James Ralph Triem, son of Ralph C. Triem and Matilda Elizabeth Connor, on 24 August 1940 at Clermont, Fayette Co., IA. Marjorie Henrietta Baumann died on 5 June 1996 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 80. She was buried in June 1996 at Saint Peters Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #169890179.

     Terry Lee Baumann was born on 25 March 1956. He was the son of Donald Ray Baumann and Carolyn Jeanne Honts. Terry Lee Baumann died on 4 April 2020 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 64

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Terry Lee Baumann
March 25, 1956 - April 4, 2020

Terry Lee Baumann, 64, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. A celebration of life and burial of cremains will be held at a later date when concerns and precautions over COVID-19 have lifted.

Terry is survived by his sons, Joseph (Megan) Baumann, Ryan Baumann, Brett Baumann; grandchildren, Lily and Max Baumann; Jayne Hopkins; siblings, Debbie Caikowski, Randy Baumann, Scott Baumann; and many nieces, nephews and other family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald Baumann and Jean Norman; sister, Kim Bowers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Terry’s name to the family for a contribution at a later date. To submit an online condolence, visit our website at www.overtonfunerals.com.

     Amy Brehm Baumgardner was born on 22 April 1886 at Pennsylvania Amy was listed twice on the 1900 census, once with her grandparents in Chambersburg on 13 JUN, and again with her parents in Lancaster County on 16 JUN.¹ She was the daughter of Jerome G. Baumgardner and Anna Hamaker Brehm.^2,3 Amy Brehm Baumgardner married Melvin Bitner Metz, son of Benjamin F. Metz and Sarah Ann Bitner, on 26 November 1914 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, no children. Amy Brehm Baumgardner died on 20 October 1963 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, at age 77.

     Christian Baumgardner married Barbara Grove, daughter of Marcus Grove and (?) Rhodes. Christian Baumgardner was born in 1766 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Baumgardner. Christian Baumgardner died in 1855.

     David Baumgardner was born in 1790 at Virginia. He was the son of Christian Baumgardner and Barbara Grove. David Baumgardner died in 1870.

     Elizabeth Baumgardner married Thomas Crawford. Elizabeth Baumgardner was born in 1802 at Virginia. She was the daughter of Christian Baumgardner and Barbara Grove. Elizabeth Baumgardner died in 1828.

     Jacob Baumgardner was born on 19 June 1759. He was the son of Rudolph Baumgardner and Agnes Hotsinpiller. Jacob Baumgardner died on 2 October 1821 at Pike Co., OH, at age 62.

     James Baumgardner was born circa 1760 at Virginia. He married Ann Grove, daughter of Marcus Grove and Maria (?).