Hi again everyone! A relative to me, Mike and Mary Kaye passed away. Here's the obituary from the South Bend Tribune. We didn't find out about this until yesterday so the four of us and Aunt Joyce missed the funeral. Rick B -------------------- Prentkowski, Gertrude E. View/Sign Guest Book Nov. 29, 1920 - March 29, 2008 SOUTH BEND - Gertrude E. Prentkowski, 87, of South Bend, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Hospice House, South Bend. Mrs. Prentkowski was born on November 29, 1920, in South Bend, to the late Orb and Bertha (Shawn) Smith. She had been a lifelong resident of South Bend, living in Arizona for five years from 1980-1985. On February 21, 1942, in Seattle, WA, she married Ernest C. Prentkowski, who survives. Along with her husband of 66 years, survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Roger L. and Jeanne Prentkowski of South Bend; two grandchildren, Robert and Kelly Prentkowski of North Liberty, Sandy and Woody Woodiwiss of Osceola; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor and Tori Woodiwiss, Mitchell and Tyler Prentkowski. One sister, Ethel Lawson, preceded her in death. Mrs. Prentkowski retired in 1980 from K-Mart. She was a wonderful homemaker. Mrs. Prentkowski was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, South Bend. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed flower gardening. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 31, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Rev. David Schrader, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Sunday, March 30) in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gertrude E. Prentkowski may be made to Hospice House, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. Published in the South Bend Tribune on 3/30/2008.

Hi everyone! Here's some updated material on someone who just passed away. The information below will be reflected in the next tree update. Thanks to Robert "Rick:" Berkheiser for the update! Rick B -------------------- First Generation ---------------------------------------- 1. Austin Berkheiser. abt 1913 Austin married Annie Williams. They had the following children: i. Elizabeth M.. Born on 1 Aug 1914 in Lancaster Co., PA. Elizabeth M. died in York County Nursing Home, York Co., PA on 4 Jun 2004, she was 89. Buried aft 4 Jun 2004 in St. Lutheran Cemetery, York Co., PA. Occupation: House of Windsor. Religion: St. Luke Lutheran Church, New Bridgeville, York Co., PA. "The York Daily Record", York, PA June 6, 2004 Elizabeth M. Berkheiser YORK Elizabeth M. Berkheiser, 89, formerly of New Bridgeville, entered into rest at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2004, at York County Nursing Home. Miss Berkheiser worked at the House of Windsor, from where she retired. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, New Bridgeville; and a former member of Red Lion Grange. She was born in Lancaster County August 1, 1914, the daughter of the late Austin and Annie (Williams) Berkheiser. She leaves three sons, Jacob L. Heffner and his wife, Betty of Red Lion, Preston L. Herbst and his wife, Jeane of Wrightsville and Lamar "Sonny" Kline and his wife, Darlene of York; a daughter, Charlene A. Zeigler and her husband, George of Dallastown; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Luther Berkheiser of Windsor; three sisters, Nora Gemmill and Sally Silar, both of York, and Fannie Graham of Craley; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Lester Heffner, who died in 1996. Viewing is from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Burg Funeral Home Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. Service is 7 p.m. Tuesday the funeral home with her pastor, the Rev. Steven E. Thomas, officiating. Burial will be in St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be offered to York County Blind Center, 1380 Spahn Ave., York, PA 17403. Published in the York Daily Record, York Dispatch & York Sunday News on 6/6/2004. 2 ii. Luther W. iii. Nora. At the time of her sister Elizabeth's death in 2004, she was living in York. Nora married ????? Gemmill. 3 iv. Sally A. v. Fannie. At the time of her sister Elizabeth's death in 2004, she was living in Craley. Fannie married ????? Graham. Second Generation ---------------------------------------- Family of Austin Berkheiser (1) & Annie Williams 2. Luther W. Berkheiser. At the time of his sister Elizabeth's death in 2004, he was living in Windsor. On 29 Jul 1950 Luther W. married Norma J. Grothe, daughter of Edward C. Grothe & Nettie M. Sutton. Born on 30 May 1933 in Dallastown, PA. Norma J. died in Pennsylvania on 28 Mar 2008, she was 74. Buried on 2 Apr 2008 in Bethlehem (Stonepile) U.M.C. Cemetery, PA. WINDSOR Norma J. (Grothe) Berkheiser, 74, entered into rest following a lengthy illness on Friday, March 28, 2008, at 3:55 p.m. She was the wife of Luther W. Berkheiser, with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage on July 29, 2007. Mrs. Berkheiser was born in Dallastown, May 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Edward C. and Nettie M. (Sutton) Grothe. She was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sue V. Grothe of York and Sandy L. Crumling and husband, William of Red Lion; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Anthony Grothe of York; one sister, Betty Druck of Red Lion; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd A. Grothe in 2002; three brothers, Paul, Charles and Wilmar Grothe; and one sister, Kathryn Bull. Viewing will be 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Burg Funeral Home, Inc., 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion. The service will begin at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Thomas R. Osenbach, pastor of Bethlehem (Stonepile) U.M.C. and Springvale U.M.C., officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem (Stonepile) U.M.C. Cemetery. Published in the York Daily Record & York Dispatch on 3/31/2008. They had the following children: i. Sue V.. ii. Sandy L.. Sandy L. married William Crumling. iii. Todd A.. Todd A. died in 2002. 3. Sally A. Berkheiser. At the time of her sister Elizabeth's death in 2004, she was living in York. Sally A. first married ????? Silar. They had the following children: i. Bruce W.. ii. Neal E.. iii. Lee J.. On 3 Jan 1998 Sally A. second married Alva B. "Bud" Perry Jr., son of Alva B. Perry & Florence M. Wright. Born on 29 Aug 1923 in Baltimore, MD. Alva B. "Bud" died in Memorial Hospital, York, York Co., PA on 25 Sep 2004, he was 81. Buried aft 28 Sep 2004 in Riverview Cemetery, East Prospect, PA. Occupation: retired professional painter. Religion: attended the former Ebenezer U.M. Church. Source Citation: Newspaper: York Dispatch, The/York Sunday News; Publication Date: 28 Sep 2004; Publication Place: York , PA , US.. Source Information: Ancestry.com. United States Obituary Collection [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006. Original data: See newspaper information provided with each entry. Alva B. "Bud" Perry Jr. Alva B. 'Bud' Perry, Jr. YORK Alva B. 'Bud' Perry, Jr., 81, died Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Sally A. (Berkheiser) Silar Perry to whom he was married for 6 years on January 3, 2004 and the late Virginia (Cusick) Perry. Born August 29, 1923 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Alva B. and Florence M. (Wright) Perry. He was a retired professional painter and was a life member for 55 years of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He attended the former Ebenezer U.M. Church. He was a member of the Overlea-Perry Hall Maryland American Legion Post 130 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Besides his wife, Sally, he is survived by three stepsons, Bruce W. Silar of Wrightsville, Neal E. Silar of Lancaster, Calif., and Lee J. Silar of New Cumberland; five step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Bernice Cusick of Millington, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Etzweiler Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Service, 700 Hellam St., Wrightsville. The Rev. Albert R. Horst, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church, East Prospect, will officiate. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, East Prospect. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 1 North Main St., P.O. Box 305, East Prospect, PA 17317. www.etzweiler.com Published in the York Daily Record, York Dispatch & York Sunday News on 9/27/2004.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sholst1221 Surnames: berkheiser, webb Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/165.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much for passing along the info. The only mention of Berkheiser I have is my gr mother Margaret Davis' obit. States she was the daugh of James and Mary Berkheiser Webb. She lived in Scranton. I haven't been able to find anything else. Maybe this will get me started. If you come upon anything else please email me at sholst1@verizon.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This may or may not be them, but just wrote the data up to save time and any questions. Charley Heffner -------------------- That's not a problem. I've made a note of this family in the online tree in the hopes somebody can shed some light on them. Thanks again for your input. :-) Rick B

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: reberkheiser Surnames: Berkheiser, Webb Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/165.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there! Here's what the Berkheiser List was able to disern from the information you've provided. I have the image on Ancestry but its very fuzzy. 1910 United States Federal Census about James G Webb Name: James G Webb [James S ??Bb] Age in 1910: 32 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Spouse's Name: Mary C Home in 1910: Ogle, Somerset, Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age James G Webb 32 Mary C Webb 32 Margaret A Webb 4 Carrie E Webb 2 John B Webb 7/12 Does any of this sound like your Webb family? Rick B Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

i do not have any information on the luzerne county clan, just that i did work with a john berkheiser at the state prison that would include luzerne county. he retired and died in the 80's. can't be exact since i was no longer in the area. i think he would have been born in the early 1900's. that is the total of my knowledge of john berkheiser. rick b -------------------- Hi Rick! I checked my files and I couldn't find a John Berkheiser that matched the one you're talking about. Did you have his obituary? Rick B

Did this James Webb and Mary Berkheiser have a dau. Margaret A., born abt. 1906; Carrie E., born Abt. 1908; and a son John B., born 1909???? -------------------- Bingo! I think I located this family in the 1910 Census! Here's what it says before you view the actual image which I'm in the process of opening right now. Rick B 1910 United States Federal Census about James G Webb Name: James G Webb [James S ??Bb] Age in 1910: 32 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Spouse's Name: Mary C Home in 1910: Ogle, Somerset, Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age James G Webb 32 Mary C Webb 32 Margaret A Webb 4 Carrie E Webb 2 John B Webb 7/12

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sholst1221 Surnames: webb berkheiser Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/1.16.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would you have any info on a Mary Berkheiser marrying a James Webb in Luzerne County PA in the 1890's? Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Did this James Webb and Mary Berkheiser have a dau. Margaret A., born abt. 1906; Carrie E., born Abt. 1908; and a son John B., born 1909???? -------------------- Charlie; Now that you've brought it up, I'm wondering if we are talking about the same people as mentioned in the board posting. Now I need to check that Census material again. :-) Rick B

This may or may not be them, but just wrote the data up to save time and any questions. Charley Heffner lugnut@mpinet.net

This may or may not be them, but just wrote the data up to save time and any questions. Charley Heffner lugnut@mpinet.net

Richard, Did this James Webb and Mary Berkheiser have a dau. Margaret A., born abt. 1906; Carrie E., born Abt. 1908; and a son John B., born 1909???? ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <BERKHEISER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [BERKHEISER] Berkheiser family in PA, John J Berkheiser > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: sholst1221 > Surnames: webb berkheiser > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/1.16.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Would you have any info on a Mary Berkheiser marrying a James Webb in > Luzerne County PA in the 1890's? > > Thanks > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > ==== BERKHEISER Mailing List ==== > BERKHEISER@rootsweb.com > > To contact the List and Board Administrator: > Rick Berkheiser, BERKHEISER-admin@rootsweb.com > > This list was started on August 24, 2007. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BERKHEISER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

i do not have any information on the luzerne county clan, just that i did work with a john berkheiser at the state prison that would include luzerne county. he retired and died in the 80's. can't be exact since i was no longer in the area. i think he would have been born in the early 1900's. that is the total of my knowledge of john berkheiser. rick b At 09:20 AM 3/18/2008, you wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Author: sholst1221 >Surnames: webb berkheiser >Classification: queries > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/1.16.1/mb.ashx > >Message Board Post: > >Would you have any info on a Mary Berkheiser marrying a James Webb >in Luzerne County PA in the 1890's? > >Thanks > >Important Note: >The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If >you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board >URL link above and respond on the board. > > > > ==== BERKHEISER Mailing List ==== > BERKHEISER@rootsweb.com > >To contact the List and Board Administrator: >Rick Berkheiser, BERKHEISER-admin@rootsweb.com > >This list was started on August 24, 2007. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >BERKHEISER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message If you wish to be removed from the Shakleefriends mail list, simply reply to this email with "remove" in the subject line. WANT $100 IN SHAKLEE PRODUCTS FREE? Linda & Rick Berkheiser 724-443-4654 LOSE WEIGHT www.cinchplan.com/berkheiser

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sholst1221 Surnames: Davis, Webb, Berkheiser Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/165.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorryy about that. My great grandparents (paternal) were James and Mary (Berkheiser) Webb. They lived in Luzerne County, PA. My grandmother was their daughter Margaret, born around 1902. She had brothers James and Johm and Joseph. Margaret married Roy Rodda Davis around 1921. Too many James Webb is right. I would appreciate any info you might have. Surnames relevant in the family - Davis, Webb, Berkheiser Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: reberkheiser Surnames: Berkheiser, Webb Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/165.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there! Your query on the whereabouts of Mary Berkheiser and James Webb is a little too vague. Can you provide more information? I just did a search of the 1900 Census on Ancestry and there's too many James Webbs to make a proper search. Rick B Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that the online tree was just updated. Mostly its the material that's been mentioned recently. There was also a glitch in the uploading process but it appears the entire database came through OK. Thanks! Rick B

try tracing back on one ROBERT BERKHEISER, he died within the last 10-15 years, no the one from lebanon. rick b i am looking for any info on the connection of mary berkeiser and >james webb. they would have lived in luzerne cty, pa around 1900. >there were a number of children, margaret was one daughters name. >she married roy davis. they resided in scranton. -------------------- Hey Rick! You lost me on that one. The other Rick B :-)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sholst1221 Surnames: webb- berkheiser Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/165/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am looking for any info on the connection of mary berkeiser and james webb. they would have lived in luzerne cty, pa around 1900. there were a number of children, margaret was one daughters name. she married roy davis. they resided in scranton. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

try tracing back on one ROBERT BERKHEISER, he died within the last 10-15 years, no the one from lebanon. rick b 10:14 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Author: sholst1221 >Surnames: webb- berkheiser >Classification: queries > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.berkheiser/165/mb.ashx > >Message Board Post: > >i am looking for any info on the connection of mary berkeiser and >james webb. they would have lived in luzerne cty, pa around 1900. >there were a number of children, margaret was one daughters name. >she married roy davis. they resided in scranton. > >Important Note: >The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If >you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board >URL link above and respond on the board. > > > > ==== BERKHEISER Mailing List ==== > BERKHEISER@rootsweb.com > >To contact the List and Board Administrator: >Rick Berkheiser, BERKHEISER-admin@rootsweb.com > >This list was started on August 24, 2007. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >BERKHEISER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message If you wish to be removed from the Shakleefriends mail list, simply reply to this email with "remove" in the subject line. WANT $100 IN SHAKLEE PRODUCTS FREE? Linda & Rick Berkheiser 724-443-4654 LOSE WEIGHT www.cinchplan.com/berkheiser

Hi everyone! Here's some information from Charles Heffner on one of our Berkheisers he ran across in his research. This information will be included in the next Tree update. Thanks! Rick B ----- Original Message ----- From: Charlie To: Richard Berkheiser Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: Sallie R. (Berkheiser) RISSER, dau. of Sarah R. BERKHEISER Rick, this is just some Berkheiser Census data I came across the other day and wrote it down. Was thinking of you. 1920 Census (January 7, 1920), Muhlenberg Twp., Berks Co., PA. Drawer #T-625, Reel #1535, E.D. #44, Page #254, Sheet #4-B, Lines 97-100, Visit #84, Family #88. See also Ancestry.com Image 8 of 61. Aaron R. RISSER, age 47 is employed as a Carpenter at the Localmotive Shop. He and his parents were born in PA. His wife, *Sallie R. (Berkheiser) RISSER, age 45, is Keeping House. She was born in Indiana and both her parents were born in PA. Only child in the home is: Bernice S. Risser, age 14, born in PA. Also living in the household is his Mother-in-law; Sarah R. Berkheiser, age 75, who is a Widow. She was born in PA as were her parents. Charley Heffner Deltona, FL lugnut@mpinet.net