Reichert, Art , Sept. 13, 1916- Dec. 2, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 7 Dec 2010 Art Reichert, age 94, of Billings passed away Dec. 2, 2010, of congestive heart failure after seven months in hospice care at his home, the Sweetwater Retirement Community. Art was born Sept. 13, 1916, on the Reichert family farm in rural Dunkerton, Iowa, to Nathan M. Reichert & Bertha L. Mether. He graduated from Dunkerton High School in 1934 and continued farming with his dad. Not able to serve his country during WWII, he worked at John Deere, a Farming Implement Co. in Waterloo. He married Edna in 1947 and they made their home in LeCenter, Minn., where they purchased the Coast To Coast Hardware Store. During that time, he served as president of the Chamber of Commerce. In 1955, Art moved to Powell, Wyo., where he operated the Coast to Coast store for 27 years, retiring in March of 1982. He married Elsa Eimer Irwin in 1963 and their son, Joachim, was born in 1967. Art was a 50-year member of the First United Methodist Church and the Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and served as treasurer for many years; a charter member of the Powell Elks Club; the IOOF, and the Chamber of Commerce. During his retirement, Art and Elsa traveled extensively in the U.S. and Canada and visited many countries overseas, including Australia, China, Thailand, Japan, as well as those in Europe. Their cruises took them across the Atlantic and back, the Baltic Sea, Alaska, Panama Canal and South America. Art was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Violet Gibson and Blossom Platz; and his baby son, Joachim. He is survived by his wife of 47 years at their Sweetwater home, where they have resided since 2008, and stepson George W. Irwin of San Jose, Calif. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Art Reichert Business Scholarship Fund at NWC at 231 W. Sixth St., Powell, WY 82435, the RiverStone Hospice of 123 S. 27th St., Billings, or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery of Billings. Condolences may be sent online to www.cfgbillings.com. The family would like to express its appreciation to the group of professionals of RiverStone Hospice, especially Jessica, for the care they have given Art throughout the months of his illness. The cooperation of the management and entire staff of the Sweetwater Center has also been especially helpful. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m., at the Sweetwater Retirement Center.

Jerry, I got it okay. Vielen dank! Very informative. I do indexing for the LDS familysearch project. I've indexed some of the German films, but I haven't seen these yet. I'll probably order them thru the Family History Center here in Cleveland, Tx. Thanks again. Marven Weitzel, aka der Alte On Mon, 6 Dec 2010 09:45:33 -0800 "Jerry and Fran Goertzen" <[email protected]> writes: > Linda: > > Most of my microfilm work has been in the Grandduchy of Hessen. The > records I found were mostly in German and not too difficult. There > were many different scribes recording the information and their > handwriting differed considerably. Some, were very legible where > others wrote with extreme flair. The sample copies you sent were > examples of the latter. The first letter had all the flair and the > rest of the word is barely there. This script doesn't copy well > because the small writing almost disappears. So, I am sorry but I'm > not able to help you much with the copies you sent. Another problem > is that some of the scribes mixed Latin with the German because at > the time, the German States were actually all part of the Holy Roman > Empire. Trier, Germany was the northern capitol of the Holy Roman > Empire. > I've been lucky so far with the Hessen films but also the Family > History Center that I use has a library volunteer of German heritage > that can read the flair and latin so he has helped me. You might > check your local family history center to see if they could > recommend a Script reader for you. > The search for Schierstein was easy since there is only one in all > of Germany, but finding the Parish records proved more difficult. > Schierstein is on the north side of the Rhine River, northwest of > Mainz and Southwest of Wiesbaden. It is in present day Hessen. > I first checked the Grandduchy of Hessen and it wasn't there so I > had to go back in time to find the boundary changes and the nearby > German States. > When Catharine of Russia sent out her call for colonists, it came at > an opportune time for many German farmers. The Seven Year War > (1756-1763) had just ended and it had devestated most of Germany and > the people welcomed a chance to better their life. The big > migration started in 1765/66 on the way to Russia. > Boundaries changed during the Seven Years War and changed again > after the treaties that ended the war. Checking the States nearby, > I found Schierstein in the Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Hessen > Nassau, Regierungsbezirk Wiesbaden. This information is in Volum 9 > of the German Parish Records. The village was in the Kreis (county) > Wiesbaden and Schierstein had its own Parish church. The parish > records have been filmed by the LDS and are available for rental at > your local FHC. The Schierstein records are on three microfilms > that cover the period from 1663 to 1878. The film number 1193450, > the same film as your copies. It was the first roll, the other two > rolls are ..451 and 452. These films record the birth marriage, > death and confirmation data. Reading the data direct from the film > is better than trying to read from a copy so I would suggest trying > to find someone that could accompany you to the FHC to help read the > actual film. > Since Anton Heinz (1740) mentioned he was from Altenkirchen was > another story. There are five (5) Altenkirchens in Germany > scattered all over. I looked for the closest one, only 33 miles > north of Schierstein and it happens to be just east of Welburg. It > also happens to be in the same volum (9) of German Parish Registers > as Schierstein. > It is in the Province of Hessen-Nassau, Regierungsbezirk, Wiesbaden, > Oberlahn Kreis and has its own parish Altenkirchen. The LDS has > filmed these records also. They also are on three rolls of > microfilm and the first is #1195172. These three films go back to > 1605. > Most of this information comes from the series of books "Map Guides > to German Parish Registers" by Kevan Hansen. They are available > from Family Roots Publishing Co. at < www.GermanMapGuide.com > They > have completed 33 of the proposed 55+ volumes. Each volume contains > a brief history of the area covered as well as a timeline and a > listing of Genealogical resources and archives. Each book has an > index of the villages covered, with their parish by religion. It > aalso includes the microfilm number of the parish if they are > available. Most of the parishes are on multuple rolls of film and > the number listed in the first one of the series. If you go to ( > www.Familysearch.org ) and enter the film number in the numer > search, it will give you all the films for a given parish and the > years included in each roll. > If you are not sure which volume would have your village, go to the > Family Roots website and click on German Map Guides. This will show > all volumes available. Click on the Volume of interest and it will > show the index of all villages listed in that volume. If your > village isn't listed, go to another nearby area until you find it. > The index does not give the Parish and other information, you will > need to the book for that. The book of your ancestral village will > give you a broader view of your ancestors life in Germany. > I am sorry I could not help you with the microfilm copies you sent, > but I hope this information will help you find some local help. > Check with your local FHC to see if they can recommend a helper to > read the films. > They deal in microfilm data all the time and should know someone > that would help you, > > > Jerry Goertzen > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ____________________________________________________________ Wall Streets Secrets Revealed The secrets that Wall Street Traders Don&#39;t want the public to know http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cfd3b58409c15c76cm05duc

For some reason this didn't "send". So am trying again. Fran ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry and Fran Goertzen To: Linda Otto ; Clay ; German Volga Roots Web Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:45 AM Subject: Heinz & Spomer of Schienstein Linda: Most of my microfilm work has been in the Grandduchy of Hessen. The records I found were mostly in German and not too difficult. There were many different scribes recording the information and their handwriting differed considerably. Some, were very legible where others wrote with extreme flair. The sample copies you sent were examples of the latter. The first letter had all the flair and the rest of the word is barely there. This script doesn't copy well because the small writing almost disappears. So, I am sorry but I'm not able to help you much with the copies you sent. Another problem is that some of the scribes mixed Latin with the German because at the time, the German States were actually all part of the Holy Roman Empire. Trier, Germany was the northern capitol of the Holy Roman Empire. I've been lucky so far with the Hessen films but also the Family History Center that I use has a library volunteer of German heritage that can read the flair and latin so he has helped me. You might check your local family history center to see if they could recommend a Script reader for you. The search for Schierstein was easy since there is only one in all of Germany, but finding the Parish records proved more difficult. Schierstein is on the north side of the Rhine River, northwest of Mainz and Southwest of Wiesbaden. It is in present day Hessen. I first checked the Grandduchy of Hessen and it wasn't there so I had to go back in time to find the boundary changes and the nearby German States. When Catharine of Russia sent out her call for colonists, it came at an opportune time for many German farmers. The Seven Year War (1756-1763) had just ended and it had devestated most of Germany and the people welcomed a chance to better their life. The big migration started in 1765/66 on the way to Russia. Boundaries changed during the Seven Years War and changed again after the treaties that ended the war. Checking the States nearby, I found Schierstein in the Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Hessen Nassau, Regierungsbezirk Wiesbaden. This information is in Volum 9 of the German Parish Records. The village was in the Kreis (county) Wiesbaden and Schierstein had its own Parish church. The parish records have been filmed by the LDS and are available for rental at your local FHC. The Schierstein records are on three microfilms that cover the period from 1663 to 1878. The film number 1193450, the same film as your copies. It was the first roll, the other two rolls are ..451 and 452. These films record the birth marriage, death and confirmation data. Reading the data direct from the film is better than trying to read from a copy so I would suggest trying to find someone that could accompany you to the FHC to help read the actual film. Since Anton Heinz (1740) mentioned he was from Altenkirchen was another story. There are five (5) Altenkirchens in Germany scattered all over. I looked for the closest one, only 33 miles north of Schierstein and it happens to be just east of Welburg. It also happens to be in the same volum (9) of German Parish Registers as Schierstein. It is in the Province of Hessen-Nassau, Regierungsbezirk, Wiesbaden, Oberlahn Kreis and has its own parish Altenkirchen. The LDS has filmed these records also. They also are on three rolls of microfilm and the first is #1195172. These three films go back to 1605. Most of this information comes from the series of books "Map Guides to German Parish Registers" by Kevan Hansen. They are available from Family Roots Publishing Co. at < www.GermanMapGuide.com > They have completed 33 of the proposed 55+ volumes. Each volume contains a brief history of the area covered as well as a timeline and a listing of Genealogical resources and archives. Each book has an index of the villages covered, with their parish by religion. It aalso includes the microfilm number of the parish if they are available. Most of the parishes are on multuple rolls of film and the number listed in the first one of the series. If you go to ( www.Familysearch.org ) and enter the film number in the numer search, it will give you all the films for a given parish and the years included in each roll. If you are not sure which volume would have your village, go to the Family Roots website and click on German Map Guides. This will show all volumes available. Click on the Volume of interest and it will show the index of all villages listed in that volume. If your village isn't listed, go to another nearby area until you find it. The index does not give the Parish and other information, you will need to the book for that. The book of your ancestral village will give you a broader view of your ancestors life in Germany. I am sorry I could not help you with the microfilm copies you sent, but I hope this information will help you find some local help. Check with your local FHC to see if they can recommend a helper to read the films. They deal in microfilm data all the time and should know someone that would help you, Jerry Goertzen

Linda: Most of my microfilm work has been in the Grandduchy of Hessen. The records I found were mostly in German and not too difficult. There were many different scribes recording the information and their handwriting differed considerably. Some, were very legible where others wrote with extreme flair. The sample copies you sent were examples of the latter. The first letter had all the flair and the rest of the word is barely there. This script doesn't copy well because the small writing almost disappears. So, I am sorry but I'm not able to help you much with the copies you sent. Another problem is that some of the scribes mixed Latin with the German because at the time, the German States were actually all part of the Holy Roman Empire. Trier, Germany was the northern capitol of the Holy Roman Empire. I've been lucky so far with the Hessen films but also the Family History Center that I use has a library volunteer of German heritage that can read the flair and latin so he has helped me. You might check your local family history center to see if they could recommend a Script reader for you. The search for Schierstein was easy since there is only one in all of Germany, but finding the Parish records proved more difficult. Schierstein is on the north side of the Rhine River, northwest of Mainz and Southwest of Wiesbaden. It is in present day Hessen. I first checked the Grandduchy of Hessen and it wasn't there so I had to go back in time to find the boundary changes and the nearby German States. When Catharine of Russia sent out her call for colonists, it came at an opportune time for many German farmers. The Seven Year War (1756-1763) had just ended and it had devestated most of Germany and the people welcomed a chance to better their life. The big migration started in 1765/66 on the way to Russia. Boundaries changed during the Seven Years War and changed again after the treaties that ended the war. Checking the States nearby, I found Schierstein in the Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Hessen Nassau, Regierungsbezirk Wiesbaden. This information is in Volum 9 of the German Parish Records. The village was in the Kreis (county) Wiesbaden and Schierstein had its own Parish church. The parish records have been filmed by the LDS and are available for rental at your local FHC. The Schierstein records are on three microfilms that cover the period from 1663 to 1878. The film number 1193450, the same film as your copies. It was the first roll, the other two rolls are ..451 and 452. These films record the birth marriage, death and confirmation data. Reading the data direct from the film is better than trying to read from a copy so I would suggest trying to find someone that could accompany you to the FHC to help read the actual film. Since Anton Heinz (1740) mentioned he was from Altenkirchen was another story. There are five (5) Altenkirchens in Germany scattered all over. I looked for the closest one, only 33 miles north of Schierstein and it happens to be just east of Welburg. It also happens to be in the same volum (9) of German Parish Registers as Schierstein. It is in the Province of Hessen-Nassau, Regierungsbezirk, Wiesbaden, Oberlahn Kreis and has its own parish Altenkirchen. The LDS has filmed these records also. They also are on three rolls of microfilm and the first is #1195172. These three films go back to 1605. Most of this information comes from the series of books "Map Guides to German Parish Registers" by Kevan Hansen. They are available from Family Roots Publishing Co. at < www.GermanMapGuide.com > They have completed 33 of the proposed 55+ volumes. Each volume contains a brief history of the area covered as well as a timeline and a listing of Genealogical resources and archives. Each book has an index of the villages covered, with their parish by religion. It aalso includes the microfilm number of the parish if they are available. Most of the parishes are on multuple rolls of film and the number listed in the first one of the series. If you go to ( www.Familysearch.org ) and enter the film number in the numer search, it will give you all the films for a given parish and the years included in each roll. If you are not sure which volume would have your village, go to the Family Roots website and click on German Map Guides. This will show all volumes available. Click on the Volume of interest and it will show the index of all villages listed in that volume. If your village isn't listed, go to another nearby area until you find it. The index does not give the Parish and other information, you will need to the book for that. The book of your ancestral village will give you a broader view of your ancestors life in Germany. I am sorry I could not help you with the microfilm copies you sent, but I hope this information will help you find some local help. Check with your local FHC to see if they can recommend a helper to read the films. They deal in microfilm data all the time and should know someone that would help you, Jerry Goertzen

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Hoppes, Sandra S., Oct. 21, 1941- Nov. 26, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 2 Dec 2010 KIMBALL - Sandra S. Hoppes, 69, died at her home in Kimball Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Mel Daves officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be held in the Kimball Cemetery following the service. Memorials have been established to the Family's Choice. The services for Sandra have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Sandra Sue Hoppes was born in Bayard Oct. 21, 1941, the daughter of Leonard and Beulah (Hill) Shoopman. The family moved to Sidney and she graduated from the Sidney High School in 1959. She was married to Glenn Hoppes July 6, 1959, in Sterling, Colo., and to this union Douglas, Deborah and Daniel were born. The family lived in Sidney for a short time before moving to Kimball. Sandra worked for Orbit Drilling for a number of years and was employed at Z & S Construction at the time of her death. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the Denver Nuggets and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sandra was a huge Elvis fan and enjoyed listening to his music. She enjoyed bowling and gardening, she was especially proud of her flowers. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who loved their "Granny Sue." Survivors include her children, Douglas (Dawn) Hoppes of Kimball, Deborah (Kirk) Schoenemann of Kimball and Daniel (Jackie) Hoppes of Kimball; grandchildren Nicole Hop-pes, Brooke and Wade Kiefer, Drew Hoppes and fiancé Tamika Flood, Amanda and Devin Lusche, Craig Hoppes and fiancé Kacey Rasgorshek, Matthew Hoppes and Jennifer Gompert, Kayla Schoenemann, Kimberly Peters and Mark Green, Bradley Peters and Katie Schepp; great-grandchildren, Alexis Hoppes, Jordan Hoppes, Aspyn Kiefer, Kyler Lusche, Bransyn Kiefer, Kaymen Lusche, Jace Ballard, Leah Hoppes, Breckyn Kiefer and Damien Hall; brother, Robert Shoopman and sisters, Sharon (Keith) Onken and Rhonda (Marv) Trease. Her parents and numerous aunts and uncles preceded her in death.

Pfaff, George LaMoyne, July 6, 1931- Nov. 27, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 1 Dec 2010 LAS VEGAS — Our beloved husband, dad and papa, George LaMoyne Pfaff, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 27, 2010, in Las Vegas. He was born in Billings on July 6, 1931, to George Louis and Myrtle Weldon Pfaff. George graduated from Billings Senior High School, Eastern Montana College (BS) and the University of Wyoming (MEd). Proudly, he served 11 years in the Naval Reserves and 22 years in the Wyoming National Guard. He taught English and Social Studies for 25 years in Thermopolis, Wyo. He was passionate about military history and, in retirement, he was involved with Sun City Military and Friends. He was a member of the St. Andrews Lutheran Church and active in the Men's Club. He belonged to the Sun City Model Builders Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 57 years; and his children, Nancy (Darrell) Kessler, Richard (Sandi) Pfaff and Julie (Dan) Groves. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in his name to Hot Springs County Scholarship Fund, Thermopolis; or St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Las Vegas; or a charity of choice.

Seiffert, Sophie, Nov. 3, 1918-Nov 28, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 1 Dec 2010 “This is the day the Lord hath made; rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalms 118, Verse 24) This is one of Mother's favorite verses and befits the occasion of her passing. Even though we mourn the loss of our dear mother, Sophie, we also rejoice in the fact that she has entered the arms of her dear Lord and Savior, who guided her to her heavenly home. Mother was born Nov. 3, 1918, to Alex and Katherine Lehman. She was baptized (Dec. 22, 1918) and confirmed (May 20, 1934) into the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church. Mother's confirmation verse (“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37, Verse 4) was given to her by Reverend Paul Freiburger. This verse was apropos to Mother's life. She was married to the love of her life, Fred Seiffert Jr., at the Trinity Lutheran Parsonage on North 29th, Jan. 2, 1940, by the Reverend Paul Freiburger. From this union, they were blessed with five children: Errol, Karen, Ronna, Mary and Julie. Mother was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her daughter, Karen; a great-grandson and many sisters and brothers. She is survived by her son, Errol Seiffert (Lois), Ronna Fredriksen (Art), Mary Seiffert and Julie Seiffert. Nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren completed Mother's life. She also has two remaining sisters: Dorothy Ostermiller and Minnie Kober. Favorite days for Mom were being with Dad walking the banks of the Yellowstone River, perusing for driftwood and agates. Fred was her first love, but Mom's second love was her passion for the polka. Mom could dance until the cows came home. Many dances found Mom never sitting but engaging herself in a lively schottisch or German polka. She beamed with delight to dance. Her forte was growing gigantic blue and purple Clematis and Morning Glory flowers. Mom was creative in many endeavors - never accepting the usual but the unusual, and making her crafts from nature. Defining Mother's artwork and creativity is a vast discussion, because her creative side was found not only in the home, but outside in the yard and garden. She used her imagination given to her by her Creator to capitalize on her endeavors. Mother loved babies, and her grandchildren were graced with Mother's creativity also. She had the capacity to entertain her grandchildren with wonderful games and activities which most people could only dream about. The greatest legacy a mother can leave her children and we attribute this to our dear Mother is Proverbs 22, Verse 6: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Mother brought all of her children to the Lord, and we cannot thank her enough for that beautiful gift. Thank you, Mom. We'll see you soon. Memorial services are being held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 545 Grand Ave., Billings, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. Please join us at this bittersweet time for all of us. Send any donations to Trinity Lutheran Church. Condolences can be made online at billingsgazette.com.

Leonhard, Ruth V., April 25, 1924- Nov. 26, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottbluff, NE 30 Nov 2010 Ruth V. Leonhard. 86, formerly of Minatare, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Memorial Service for Ruth will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff with Pastor Don Mathis officiating. A Memorial Service will also be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Longs Peak United Methodist Church, 1421 Elmherst Drive, in Longmont, CO. Private Inurnment will take place following at Foothills Garden of memory in Longmont. Memorials may be directed to Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff and to the Women's Group at Longs Peak United Methodist Church. Her obituary may be viewed at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com, where condolences may be left. Ruth was born on April 25, 1924 in Berthoud, Colo. to John and Anna (Gettman) Burback. She lived most of her life in Longmont, CO. Ruth married Solomon Leonhard on Oct. 16, 1942 in Lyman. The couple began farming in the Longmont area until 1957 when they moved to the city of Longmont. Solomon and Ruth were married 43 years. Ruth was employed at Valley Farm Dairy, Columbine School and Longmont Community Hospital, from where she retired in 1985. After retirement, Ruth was an active volunteer at Our Center. She moved to Nebraska with her son Fred in 2000. Surivivors include her daughters, Linda (Don) Christensen of Lafayette, Colo. and Helen (Larry) Leonard of Billings, Mont.; brother, Walt (Donna) Burback of Gering; sister, Laurene (Leo) Sprague of Wray, Colo.; five grandchildren; Candi (Paul) Ossowski of Sidney, Mont., Bobbi Christensen of Lafayette, Colo., Lisa and Larissa Leonard of Las Vegas, Nev., and Amanda Leonard of Boulder, Colo.; and great-grandchildren, Caleb and Hannah Ossowski of Sidney, Mont. Preceding her in death was her husband Solomon; son, Fred; parents, John and Anna; sister, Esther and brother, Raymond.

Knaub, Linda Marie, April 13, 1945- Nov. 27, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 30 Nov 2010 LINGLE, Wyo. - Linda Marie Knaub, 65, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at her home in Lingle, after a five-year battle with ALS. Memorial funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the North Hills Baptist Church in Lingle with The Reverend David Anderson officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements for cremation were under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home. Linda was born April 13, 1945, in Brunswick, Ga. the daughter of Martin and Delores (Vorse) Bakken. She moved with her parents to Scottsbluff when she was a child. She grew up there and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1963. Linda worked at Trend Floral Shop. She married Duane William Knaub on Aug. 7, 1966, in Scottsbluff. Linda then attended floral school in Denver. The couple later moved to Chadron, where she worked at Meyers Drug Store. In 1971, they moved to Hemingford and lived there for 11 years. They then moved to Lingle where Linda had a daycare in her home and also respite care until her health failed her in 2008. Linda loved supporting her grandchildren in all their activities. She was very family and faith oriented. She was also a big fan of Elvis Presley. Survivors include her husband, Duane of Lingle, Wyo.; daughters, Jodi Palmer of Wheatland, Wyo., Jacki and husband Jay Scheel of Rawlins, Wyo.; her mother, Delores Swift of North Platte; her father, Martin Bakken of Scottsbluff; sisters, Marla and husband Frank Smith of Harrisburg, Clydene and husband Bob Britten of North Platte, Aldena Hammel and her companion Keith Shafner of Trinidad, Colo., Vale and her husband Darren McCleary of Sioux City, Iowa; brother, Brad Bakken of Scottsbluff, NE; and grandchildren, Finessa Palmer, Brisen Palmer, Carlee Scheel, Shania Scheel, and Hunter Scheel.

Heidinger, Ted Michael, July 22, 1958- Nov. 26, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 29 Nov 2010 LAUREL — Ted Michael Heidinger, 52, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, after a nine-month battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. at the Laurel High School auditorium. A reception will be held at the Laurel High School immediately after the ceremony. Cremation has taken place. Ted was born July 22, 1958, in Glendive, Mont., to Evert and Clara Jane Heidinger. He graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1976, and attended Eastern Montana College and Montana State University. The center of Ted's life were his two children, Olivia (18) and Matthew (16). He took great pride in being their father, and instilled in them the will to succeed, never forgetting the importance of compassion, respect, honesty and hard work. Whether he was coaching their athletic teams from the bench or the stands, Ted was always their biggest and loudest fan. His involvement in his children's sporting events not only brought him tremendous joy, it also gave him the chance to rekindle old friendships and develop new ones. For the last six years Ted was Sysco Montana's Director of Territory Sales. In his sixteen-year career at Sysco he earned several awards, including Program Sales Executive of the Year numerous times and Distributor of the Year. Ted was an avid golfer throughout his life and it was no accident he built a house blocks away from the Laurel Golf and Country Club. Ted's involvement in the Laurel High School Booster Club showed his commitment to athletics went beyond cheering for Matt and Olivia. The time of Ted's passing (hours after Thanksgiving) is particularly poignant for a number of Ted's friends who shared an 18-year tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving together. Ted's condition kept him apart from the group this year, but his friends delivered all the trimmings to Ted and his family so he could enjoy his favorite holiday one more time. Ted will long be remembered for his infectious smile, big heart, occasional stubborn streak, but most of all, his deep and unconditional love for his family and friends. Ted's honesty, integrity and direct approach were attributes that served him well in his career. He is survived by his children, Olivia and Matthew Heidinger of Laurel; parents, Evert and Clara Jane Heidinger of Green Valley, Ariz.; siblings LeAnne Kavanagh (Brian), Cut Bank, Tim Heidinger (Anna), San Rafael, Calif., Stasia Grose, Palo Alto, Calif., Mary Heidinger, Tucson, Ariz., Mark Heidinger (Kim), Spokane, Wash., David Heidinger, Billings, Jan Heidinger, New York, N.Y.; his aunt, Betty Scherger of Bremerton, Wash.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Ted is also survived by Kelli (McDermott) Johnson, mother of Olivia and Matthew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurel High School Boosters, P.O. Box 1122, Laurel, MT 59044. Smiths Funeral Chapels handled arrangements.

Fox, James Henry, Nov. 25, 1935- Nov. 26, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 29 Nov 2010 James Henry Fox passed away peacefully on Nov. 26, 2010, after reaching his much anticipated goal- his 75th birthday. Jim was born Nov. 25, 1935, in Joliet, Mont., to Henry H. Fox and Lydia Knaub Fox. He obtained his early education from the Laurel and Trewin grade schools and graduated from Laurel High School in 1953. After graduation he farmed with his father before entering the Marines in 1958 where he served in the Marine Aircraft Control Squadron Eight, MACS-8. After his discharge in 1962, he returned to the family farm. He met his future wife, Linda Bethurem in 1962 and they were married on March 24, 1963. Jim and Linda lived on the farm near Park City for the first year of their marriage. In 1964, they moved to the family farm outside Laurel where they lived for 10 years before moving to the farm in Edgar where they spent the next 31 years. After Jim retire from farming, he and Linda moved to Billings. Jim is survived by Linda, his wife of 47 years; son, Doug (Niki) Fox and grandchildren Henry, Katcha, Brenda, and Lynda of Laurel; daughter Linette (Kent) Lanclos and granddaughter, Willow, of Falls Church, Va; sister, Debby Diede of Kalispell; aunt, Esther Frank of Billings; sister-in-laws, Delores (Robert) Lynch of Great Falls and LaVerne Bethurem of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Meriem Ungefug; brother, Terry Fox; and brother-in-laws, DeWayne Bethurem and William Ungefug. Jim was a Past Master of Corinthian Lodge #72 AF & AM. He served as scribe for Demolay for many years and was awarded the Legion of Honor. Jim was a member of the Allendale and Edgar School Boards and served as Chairman of the Fromberg School Board. He was Secretary of the Prosperity Ditch Company for 30 years and was the first president of the Montana Malt Barley Grower's Association. He was a lifetime member of the First Congregational Church of Laurel. Jim also maintained a wide circle of friends with whom he regularly shared a hot cup of coffee, friendly conversation, infinite knowledge of local history and a good laugh at a local coffee shop. He enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and watching their progress. The visitation will be held at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church, in Laurel, on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Laurel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church, 506 South s" Street, Laurel, MT 59044 or to a charity of your choice.

In your email of Nov 21, 2010, your Kuhlberg list is complete except for one item. You left off the daughter Charlotta (b.1740). This is on page 82 of Pleve's Kuhlberg Lists. If you turn the page you will find the Anton brothers listed only a few people away from Nicolaus and his family. They are all there. As I mentioned before, when a father remarries, his children of the first wife leave home as soon as they can. The older daughter, Anna Barbara (1743, was married and on her own. The older Anton (b1740) was already married so they wanted their own household. They let the younger Anton come along with them because they were both blacksmiths and they probably worked together. They were on the same ship at the same date as the Nicolaus family. They were the only two Heinz households on the ship and listed close together. In the OSL for Straub they were in the same group arriving the same day, so they definitely were traveling together. They were the only Heinz families in the Straub OSL. As for the name difference, I found quite often when a young man married he changed his name more to his liking. I think he may have been the Josephus Phillipus (b1740). Also, both Anton and Nicolaus listed their origin as Nassau. I checked all of the many Heinz families in Kuhlberg and the OSL and they came from many areas, including Denmark Saxony and Württemburg. Only three listings were from Nassau, Nicolaus and the Anton brothers were both Lutheran and Johann Michael of the Reformed faith went to Warenburg. RE: Schierstein Church Records: I work with German Parrish records all the time. They are not that difficult. Do you know which Parish these records came from? What were the dates on the birth records of Josephus Phillipus and Anna Barbara? You mentioned that your chart states that they left Schierstein between 1743 and 1749. That was the time the younger Anton was born (1747). He may be recorded in another church record. In one record, Anton (1740) mentioned he was from Altenkirchen, Nassau-Weilburg. This may be where the Nicolaus family moved and the church records may be there. I did find Gottfried Bernard's twin Johann Wilhelm (b.1757). He moved to Laub and married. I don't know the wife's name because she died before the 1798 census. By 1798 he married again to Maria Margaretha Kohl in Stahl am Tarlyk. He brought his three children from his first marriage. They were Gottfried Baltasar (1787), Georg Wilhelm (1793) and Katharina Juliana (1791). Johann Wilhelm (1757) died in 1820. The following is the Steinhauer data from Dr. Pleve's Kuhlberg Lists, page 145, document #2029: Johann Wilhelm Steinhauer, single, Reformed Faith, farmer from Runkel. He arrived 4 July 1766, colonist recruiter was Le Roy. From Lübeck on the "Die Neue Freiheit Von Bremen". The skipper was Stengrawer. None of the destinations of the colonists in the Kuhlberg List were given because it wasn't always known at that point. The following is from Pleve's "Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet", Volume 4, page 347 Warenburg #171: Johann Wilhelm Steinhauer, (b. 1749) single. Reformed Faith, farmer, from Wolfenhausen arrived in Warenburg 12 May 1767. (a note also says he is a landless farm worker). Here again, a lot happened to Wilhelm Steinhauer between 1767 and 1798. He was twice a widower. He married in Warenburg (wife name unknown) and had two sons, Heinrich Philipp (1772) and Georg Friedrich (1776). His wife died between 1776 and 1792 and he moved his family to Bangert. The 1798 Movement Tables (MV 212) shows, in 1792, the widow Anna Maria Spomer moved from Beideck to Bangert to marry Steinhauer and took five of her children with her. They were Heinrich, Michael, Jakob, Peter and Eva Maria (to Bg 2). This widow was Anna Maria (Wagner) Spomer (b. 1745), widow of Peter Spomer (b. 1743 - died 1789) of Beideck. Anna Maria also known as Anna Margaretha, died before 1798, so Wilhelm was a widower again in the 1798 Bangert census. Wilhelm's first son Heinrich Philipp (1772) married his stepsister, Eva Maria Spomer (b. 1771). I'm also working with Clay Spomer, who is a descendent pf Peter Spomer (1743-1789). He says the Spomers also came from Schierstein, so you might want to contact him and compare notes with the Heinz and Spomer. Clay's email is < [email protected] >. If you could send me copies of the Schierstein church copies, I would like to see if I could decipher more of them for you. I hope this answers your questions. Jerry Goertzen

The Oregon Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia and the Center for Volga Germans Studies at Concordia University will present a traditional Christmas program on Saturday, December 11th, at 2:00 p.m. The program will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church located at 6700 NE 27th on the Concordia University campus in Portland, Oregon. A reception featuring holiday treats will follow the program. Maps for the Concordia University campus can be accessed through the following link: http://www.cu-portland.edu/aboutcu/maps.cfm For those in the Portland area, please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this holiday event. Everyone is welcome to attend! Lizzie and Steve Schreiber Portland, Oregon

Knaub, Violet, July 9, 1929- Nov. 26, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 28 Nov 2010 LAUREL — Violet Knaub, 81, of Laurel, died Nov. 26, 2010, in her home, from multiple system failures due to old age, in the tender care of those who loved her. Violet was born to Jake and Elizabeth Frank on July 9, 1929. She attended school in Laurel and graduated from Laurel High School in 1947. In June of 1955, she married Wilhelm (Bill) Knaub and shared 41 years of marriage when Bill passed away in 1996. Violet worked many years in the Laurel Public School District, in several different positions, and thoroughly enjoyed helping students in any way she could. She loved Montana and enjoyed camping but, after retirement, enjoyed traveling to Arizona with her husband to escape the cold winters. She is preceded in death by her husband and her daughter Bethany. She is survived by her son Clete (married to Sharon Oman of Bozeman) and her grandson Jake. Vi had a very special and deep relationship with her grandson and loves Jake deeply. She will be missed by many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends she made over a life time living in Laurel. She was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church. Those wishing to send memorial contributions please send to the church or to Riverstone Hospice at 711 Central Ave., Billings. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at the First Congregational Church, in Laurel, at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. On-line condolences may be shared with the Knaub family at www.remingtonletcherfuneralservices.com

Griess, Aldine M. (Ochsner), July 17, 1923- Nov. 23, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 27 Nov 2010 Aldine M. (Ochsner) Griess, 87, of Scottsbluff, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. At her request there will be no services and cremation has taken place. Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com Aldine was born in Sutton, Neb., to Edmund and Clara (Traudt) Ochsner July 17, 1923. On June 20, 1943, she married Victor Griess, in Sutton. To this union were born five children. Survivors include her sons, Steven (Patty) Griess and Randy (Joyce) Griess both of Scottsbluff, Allen (Cheyrl) Griess of Milford, and Terry (Karin) Griess of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Susan Johnson of South Carolina; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren; sister, Janet Schmude of Wisconsin; and brother, Jerry Ochsner of Wisconsin. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; and brothers, Milton and Don Ochsner; and sister, Ramona Lindbald.

Henry Schmick <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > >Fox, Irma W. , April 20, 1925- Nov. 23, 2010 > >Billings Gazette >Billings, MT >26 Nov 2010 > > >HARDIN — Our beloved mother, Irma W. Fox, 85, formerly of Hardin, passed away >Nov. 23, 2010, in Powell, Wyo. >She was born April 20, 1925, in Fairview, a daughter of George and Martha >Galsta Weidner. She graduated for Dawson County High School in Glendive. >Irma married Victor Fox in Wibaux on Feb. 12, 1945, and the couple made their >home on the family farm south of Hardin. She was a hard worker who worked side >by side with her husband, Vic. >She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in St. Xavier and the >Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hardin. >Irma loved flowers and always grew a beautiful garden. She made wonderful >German-Russian meals; her specialties were homemade noodle, pies, kuchen and >cinnamon rolls. She loved cats, even the neighbors' strays. Irma created >beautiful quilts and embroidery pieces. However, the loves of her life were >her family, especially her grandchildren. >Her husband and her brother Dan preceded Irma in death. >Survivors include her daughters, Donna (Mike) Reile of Powell and Joanne >(Steve) Buechler of Billings; her son, Terry (Anna) Fox of California; her >grandchildren, Todd Reile, Robin Alcorn, Victor Fox, Tony and Mitch Buechler; >a step-grandchild Bob Blanco and four great-granddaughters. >Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in the Hardin Redeemer >Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis >Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Contact me for further information. ..............Brent............ Brent Mai, University Librarian Director, Center for Volga German Studies http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu Concordia University Portland, Oregon 1857 Rohleder Surnames (includes maiden names) Abt Aselborn Auer Babrowski Bähr Bauer Bauman Baumgärtner Becker Beckerer Beier Beisheimer Beller Benz Berns Bingraf Bink Bittel Boni Bös Braun Brungard Dahlheimer Dening Deringer Dinkel Doppler Döring Dreiling Eckhardt Enslinger Fischer Frank Fritz Fuchs Gaal Glass Glassmann Glick Glocker Glocker Görtz Götz Graf Gref Grohs Günther Halle Herber Hergert Herrhauser Herrmann Hoffmann Hofstetter Holzwarth Husch Kapp Kessler Kimmel Kirchgessner Klamm Kleimann Klein Knaub Kocker Kohl Kohlmann Kolwek Kreitzer Kronfeld Lattigan Lederhos Lemberger Mahr Matz Maurer Meier Meller Mertes Milek Mohr Mukstadt Müller Muti Niederquell Orth Paul Pfannenstiel Pfenning Prewoa Regner Reim Riedel Röcker Rohleder Rohr Roth Schäfer Schamke Schamle Schepfler Schmidt Schönberger Schreiner Schulof Seifert Spätter Springer Staub Stecklein Stressler Theré Trescher Wagner Waldschmidt Walter Weber Weisbecker Werbach Windholz Wittmann Wolf Zimmermann Movement to Luzern and Katharinenstadt are noted.

Fox, Irma W. , April 20, 1925- Nov. 23, 2010 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 26 Nov 2010 HARDIN — Our beloved mother, Irma W. Fox, 85, formerly of Hardin, passed away Nov. 23, 2010, in Powell, Wyo. She was born April 20, 1925, in Fairview, a daughter of George and Martha Galsta Weidner. She graduated for Dawson County High School in Glendive. Irma married Victor Fox in Wibaux on Feb. 12, 1945, and the couple made their home on the family farm south of Hardin. She was a hard worker who worked side by side with her husband, Vic. She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in St. Xavier and the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hardin. Irma loved flowers and always grew a beautiful garden. She made wonderful German-Russian meals; her specialties were homemade noodle, pies, kuchen and cinnamon rolls. She loved cats, even the neighbors' strays. Irma created beautiful quilts and embroidery pieces. However, the loves of her life were her family, especially her grandchildren. Her husband and her brother Dan preceded Irma in death. Survivors include her daughters, Donna (Mike) Reile of Powell and Joanne (Steve) Buechler of Billings; her son, Terry (Anna) Fox of California; her grandchildren, Todd Reile, Robin Alcorn, Victor Fox, Tony and Mitch Buechler; a step-grandchild Bob Blanco and four great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in the Hardin Redeemer Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Griess, Aldine M. (Ochsner), July 17, 1923- Nov. 23, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 25 Nov 2010 Aldine M. (Ochsner) Griess, 87, of Scottsbluff, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. At her request there will be no services and cremation has taken place. Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com Aldine was born in Sutton, Neb., to Edmund and Clara (Traudt) Ochsner July 17, 1923. On June 20, 1943, she married Victor Griess, in Sutton. To this union were born five children. Survivors include her sons, Steven (Patty) Griess and Randy (Joyce) Griess both of Scottsbluff, Allen (Cheyrl) Griess of Milford, and Terry (Karin) Griess of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Susan Johnson of South Carolina; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren; sister, Janet Schmude of Wisconsin; and brother, Jerry Ochsner of Wisconsin. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; and brothers, Milton and Don Ochsner; and sister, Ramona Lindbald.