Memories that Matter
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Pam Marks:
Connie was an Eastern Star and a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge.
She was married 3 times - each husband died, and she remarried.
Connie married first, George Lawrence Benning, September 29, 1928, in Vancouver, WA
The marriage produced one daughter, Marian Joyce Benning. George passed away in August 1946.
Connie married Charles Henry 'Heine' Barrett July 22, 1948 in Kootneai Co., Idaho. Heine passed away January 15, 1950 in Santa Cruz, CA
Lastly, Connie married Dewey David D'Albert April 14, 1952 in San Francisco, CA. Dewey passed away July 9, 1961 in Lake County, CA.
Connie loved golf, reading, traveling and keeping connected with her life-long friends.
As a young child, Connie had always wanted to see the Andes. In 1951, she fulfilled that dream. On a voyage to Cuba and South America, Connie departed the ship and flew home-over the Andes!
After retirement, Connie applied for immigration to work in either Australia or the Virgin Islands, but was denied due to her 'age'.
When Connie died, she was survived by two granddaughters and one great-grandson, who she adored.
Rosemary Sweeney-Johnson:
Grandmother - Winifred McMullen Sweeney was my Paternal Grandmother. She married Daniel Sweeney in Chicago and had four children: Myles, Noreen, Norman, and Ward. She lived with my Aunt Noreen in a home built for them in Chicago Heights. The night my grandmother died was the night of the 1967 snow storm in Chicago, Il. At the time, grandma was in Oak Forest Hospital.
My grandmother was the nicest person I knew. She had gotten senile but my Aunt Noreen brought her where ever she went. My Mother, Elizabeth Sweeney and my Aunt, Noreen used to play scrabble on a Saturday night once per month. On this one scrabble night, my grandmother started to wave at the mirror across from her in the living room. My mom asked what she was doing. Grandma said, "I'm waving at that nice little old woman over there." If that were not enough, She picked up a scrabble tile and almost got it in her mouth when mom stopped her. Grandma said that she just wanted a piece of candy. Mom said that that kind she had right there was terrible tasting. My mom ran upstairs and brought back a box of candy for grandma. My other grandma was living with us and heard it all. She was older yet. She put her head down and said, "It is terrible what has happened to her." Yes it truly was. But I was blessed to know her and get hugs from her.
Jamie Younghans:
Edward was my cousin - Edward was my second cousin. My mother, Irene Curry, was his father's first cousin. I have fond memories of a visit to our Uncle Billy and Aunt Doe's house in Florida. His sister Roseanne was there too, as was my younger brother Tommy. Our cousins, Tara and Kelly entertained all of us. I remember going horseback riding, to amusement parks and doing a lot of swimming in the pool.
I remember Edward's funeral, a good few years later, and how sad I was that he had died. I was only a teenager myself and felt awful that he had died so young. I hadn't seen him for years, but I loved him. Rest in peace Edward. Your loving cousin, Jamie Younghans
Kathy Pinna:
Victor Henry Roebke was born on November 25th, 1913 to Friedrich W. Roebke (1868 - 1948) and Marie Mueller (1878 - 1956) and he had siblings Herbert, Esther and Elda Karoline.
Victor H. Roebke married Ella M. Pohlman (1913 - 1995) on February 19th, 1939 in Pleasant Dale, Nebraska and they had one son, Stanley, and one daughter, Judith.
Dennis Mulqueen:
Cousin Phil Duris - Phil or Felipe as I used to call him, was an amazing guy with a huge heart. He was funny, compassionate, extremely intelligent (which meant he always had a lot of interesting things to say) a great chess player and not so great ping pong and tennis player š but above all an extremely loyal friend, which everything combined made him my favorite cousin of all time. He was also an accomplished writer and poet, and above all he was an inspirational guy having lived through the tragic early deaths of both of his parents. I think of him often and will miss him forever. The love of God and my love is with you always Brother, and we will meet again may The Good Lord continue to hold you in the palm of his hand. š
Dennis
Theresa Hines:
Amanda was my stepmother. - My stepmother taught me how to make wonton, introduced me to "thousand-year-old duck eggs', and gave me a yellow satin chongsum. We moved to Miami Beach from El Paso, and I remember spending days at the beach where guys would try to flirt with us because she was so pretty and looked so young they thought we were friends rather than mother and daughter! I wish I'd had more time with her, and knew more about her family in Hong Kong.
Maisha Green:
For ever in my heart - Mom I miss you so much! Itās 2025 and it seems like 2011 was just yesterday! So much has changed in the world, with me. I wish badly that you were here to see me! I dream of you often and itās never a good dream Iām always unable to reach out or conversate the way I know we use to! I love you mom rest in heaven
Lou Nelson:
Mr. - I worked with Mike at Little America refinery from about 1980 until 1985. He was a great guy, good father, and husband. We became good friends. His wife Dena was a nice lady, and they had two beautiful girls as I recall. I am saddened to find that he has passed away and offer my most sincere condolences to his family. Over the years I have become a Christian and was hoping to share some of what has happened to me in my life since I knew Mike and Dena. Mike was always full of energy and a mountain man who liked to find secret little places to pan for gold. Dena was a very nice person and homemaker who, as I recall was interested in opening a clothing store according to what Mike told me. I would like to wish them well, and God bless.
Lou Nelson
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Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Sebastian WILLACKER which was taken at the Pennington Studio in New Washington, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Sebastian likely in his 60's at the time it was taken. He is also identified as "Cousin to Great Grandma WIETHMANS". Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Sebastian and his family:
Sebastian WILLACKER was b. 17 or 19 or 26 Mar 1830 in Nuremberg or Vasbuhl, Germany to parents Adam WILLACKER (1799-1874) and Elizabeth āEliseā or āElsieā SCHMUCK (1803-1870) who were married 19 Aug 1823 in Vasbuhl, Germany. Sebastian was one of 19 children born to this couple including Eva; Anton; Adam; Adam; Anton; Jonas; Sebastian; Barbara; Andrew; Andrew; Eva; Eva; Kasper Boniface; Anna Elizabeth; A. M. Franzika; Anonyma; Margaret Antonia; Franz Ludwig; and George Severin WILLACKER, all born between 1824 and 1852.
Sebastian married Mary Magdalena or Madaline āLenaā KELLER (1834-1902) on 3 Sept 1854 in Vasbuhl, Germany and they had 10 children including Magdalena Philomena āMinnieā; Elizabeth āLizzieā; Victoria Barbara; George B. or P.; Charles Sebastian; Joseph Anthony; John Henry; Mary Sheridan; Peter Alphonse; and Michael WILLACKER all born between 1855 and 1875. Sebastian died 7 or 14 or 16 or 17 Dec 1911 in Mayfield or Traverse City, MI and he is buried in the Saint Mary of Hannah Catholic Church Cemetery in Hannah, MI.
I would love to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1800s.
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Sebastian Willacker in this photo.
Rosemarie Sweeny:
Aunt Aida - My Aunt Aida was the wife of my Uncle John, my motherās younger brother, the brother of my Uncles Jim and Paul. The daughter-in-law of my Grandparents, Concetta Maria and Carmelo Bivona. She was the mother of my cousins Eleana Bivona and John Bivona Jr.
She was a beautiful and wise woman. I always cherish that she told me, āEvery heart knows its own sorrows.ā I realized that we arenāt the only one to know and feel what touches our hearts.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Meb MORRISON which was taken at the Ricklin & Brookbart Studio in Eldon, IA. The photograph was taken in 1900 with Meb appearing to be about 4 years old at the time it was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Medburn "Meb" Creamer MORRISON and based on limited research has gathered the following information regarding Meb and his family:
Medburn āMebā Cremer or Creamer MORRISON was b. 26 Mar 1897 in Washington, IA to parents William Blanchard MORRISON (b. 1869) and Amanda āMandaā Blanche or Blanch CREMER (b. 1872) who were married on 6 Mar 1890 in Washington Township, Wapello Co., IA. Meb was one of 5 children born to this couple including Micher D.; Mildred Hazel; Membrer G.; Medburn āMebā Cremer or Creamer; and Hellen or Helen Irene MORRISON, all born between 1894 and 1906.
Meb was married twice, first to Florence Lettie or Letta LATTA (1899-1971) on 22 Dec 1920 in Ottumwa, IA and they had a daughter Ruth Araminta or Armita MORRISON (1921-2010). He was then married to Ann or Anna Elizabeth SCHIKORSKY (1903-1987) on 28 or 29 Apr 1936 in St. Louis County, MO. Meb died on 20 May 1969 in Portland, OR and is buried at the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Portland, OR.
Iād like to get the photograph back to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topics: and 1900-1909
Daniel Pinna:
DAISY PRICE MELTON, 103 years old, left us on Jan. 22, 2005. Services were held in Phila. on Jan. 29, 2005. Daisy was born in Johnsville, GA on May 18, 1901. We all will miss her warm smile and wonderful laugh. Devoted mother of Annie B., George, Millie, Thelma, Annie Davis and Bobby. Loving grandmother of 43; great grand mother of 122; great great grand mother of 60; great great great grand mother of 12; and a host of family and friends. We will all miss you.
- The Philadelphia Daily News, Friday February 4th 2005
Daniel Pinna:
tagged this photo with the topic Documents.