Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado Gretchen Brass April 28, 1914-June 30, 2007 Age: 93 Residence: Greeley Tribute: Gretchen Margaret (Rabe) Brass was born to George and Linda (Kroeger) Rabe in Hooper, Neb. On May 21, 1941, she married Virgil Henry Brass in Hooper. Mrs. Brass moved to Greeley with her husband in 1943, where he worked in construction with his father and brother, doing business as John Brass and Sons Construction Co. Mrs. Brass was a homemaker and loved making traditional quilts, playing cards and working crossword puzzles. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was involved in the Ladies Guild and numerous other church activities. In addition, she was one of the founding members of the Lucky 13 Card Club and was a member for 65 years. After her husband's death in 1963, Mrs. Brass worked as a secretary at McArthur Olds Cadillac and also worked as a court recorder for the City of Greeley. Mrs. Brass traveled a lot with her children and grandchildren to Europe, Hawaii and Mexico. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her extended family. Mrs. Brass died Saturday at North Colorado Medical Center of complications from a recent fall at her home. Prior to her accident, she was alert and living an active lifestyle. Survivors: Three sons, Lynn A. Brass and wife Judy of Grand Lake, Randy L. Brass of Grants Pass, Ore., and Timothy M. Brass of Greeley; a daughter, Beverly A. Darco and husband Everett of Windsor; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Her parents, husband and a brother. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Adamson West Chapel, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley. Services: A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 35th Ave. in Greeley. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley. Note: Instead of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com<http://www.adamsonchapels.com/>.

Greeley Tribune Greeley Colorado 7/2/2007 Anne Veronica Sack June 14, 1930-June 25, 2007 Age: 77 Residence: Thornton/Brighton Tribute: Anne Veronica (Roth) Sack was born tot Adam Roth and Anna Urban in Henderson. She married Albert F. Sack, on Feb. 13, 1950, at the Annunciation Church in Denver by the Rev. Jim Moynihan. He died on March 26, 2007. A devoted farmwife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Sack spent all of her time nurturing relationships with her children, grandchildren and taking care of her family. She was a very loving and caring mother that will be greatly missed. Survivors: Three brothers, Alec Roth and wife Rosie of Broomfield, Bill Roth and wife Margie of Cherry Hills, and Albert Roth and wife Anna of Parker; three sisters, Mary R. Sack of Wheatridge, Rosie Elwood and husband Ray of Scottsbluff, Neb., Betty Kurtz and husband Jim of Orangeville, Calif.; three daughters, Diana Whitfield and husband Brad of Brighton, Dolores Zahitila of Littleton, and Donna Candelario and husband Roger of Brighton: two sons, Albert Sack Jr. and wife Sandra of Brighton and Conrad Sack and wife Cheryl of Brighton; 12 grandchildren, Stephen and Gina (Whitfield) Funk of Highlands Ranch, Donnie Whitfield of Commerce City, Brent and Lynnette (Zahitila) Lambrecht, Chris and Lisa (Aragon) Chesrown, Christina Anne Sack of Loveland, Albert F. Sack, III, of Brighton, Randall Lee Winslow and fiancé Cassandra Bacchetti of Brighton, Virginia Anne Sack and Joseph Conrad Sack of Brighton; five great-grandchildren, Gracie Mae Funk and Broderick Lee Funk, Dillion Joseph Lambrecht and Emma Anne Lambrecht, Jessica Anne Chesrown; and numerous nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by: Her husband; her parents; six brothers, Adam Roth, Jr. of Wheatridge, Joe Roth of Denver, John Roth of Denver, George Roth and Jake Roth, both of Northglenn, Pete Roth of Albuquerque, N.M.; and one sister, Katherine (Roth) Mitchell of Northglenn. Visitation: Viewing will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Olinger Highlands Mortuary & Crematory, 10201 N. Grant St., in Thornton. Services: The Rosary will follow the viewing Thursday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 11385 Grant Drive in Northglenn. Interment: Internment follows the funeral at Highlands Mortuary, which is then followed by a reception at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Conception Church Hall. Note: Olinger Highlands Mortuary & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Tim and Rose, Thank you so much! That is exactly what he sings and it will be great to see the complete lyrics. He says he has forgotten all the songs his family used to sing so it will be fun for him and all of us. Sherry Christie Delta, CO Hi Sherry, The song you are thinking of is undoubtedly "Heit net Hom, heit net Hom, s 'dauert die ganze Woche." The full Volga German text and an English translation appears in our book "Thunder on the Steppe" (p. 240). The book is available from the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia in Lincoln, Neb. Phone: 402-474-3363. Best Wishes, Tim & Rosi Kloberdanz ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

"Kak Da La?" means "how are you" equivelent to "Wie Gehts?" Dave Charles Parcels <volgager4440@yahoo.com> wrote: I was in N. Y.C. a few weeks ago,in a Russian neighborhood. and I over heard , which sounded like; "kak gee la " ? Can anyone tell me what it means ? Sounded like a greeting. Thanks, Charles Parcels --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I was in N. Y.C. a few weeks ago,in a Russian neighborhood. <Brighton Beach, next to Coney Island > and I over heard , which sounded like; "kak gee la " ? Can anyone tell me what it means ? Sounded like a greeting. Thanks, Charles Parcels <Weibert aus Messer > --------------------------------- Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell.

Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE 2 Jul 2007 CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Racheal Wagner, 88, formerly of Torrington, died Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Mountain Towers Care Facility in Cheyenne, Wyo. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, at the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington with Reverend David Lee officiating. Visitation hours will be held at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Torrington or to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Racheal was born April 1, 1919 in Belle Fourche, S.D. the daughter of Ismael and Mary (Rutz) Hauf. She moved with her family to Melbeta, Neb. and then later to Yoder, Wyo. where she received her education. She married Walter Wagner in Harrisburg, Neb. March 14, 1941 and the couple farmed at Yoder, Wyo. They moved to Torrington in 1954. Racheal loved working as a Nurses's Aide at Torrington Community Hospital. She especially enjoyed bowling and working with DSI clients and the Special Olympics Bowling program. Racheal was a member of the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Torrington and also a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries. She loved her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Vernon Loveland of Tucson, Ariz.; granddaughters, Tanya Loveland of Tucson, Ariz., and Robyn Jarvis, and her husband Jeff also of Tucson; great-granddaughters, Haley Oliver and her husband Dusty of Lodi, N.Y.; and Cora Franks of Lingle, Wyo.; great-grandsons, Graham Franks of Rawlins, Wyo., and Matt Franks of Lingle; sisters, Lillian Weglin of Basin, Wyo., Ruth Bellek and her husband Frank of Sheridan, Wyo., and Alice Deines and her husband Rueben of Torrington, Wyo.; brothers, Harold Hauf of Gering and Reiney Hauf of Las Vegas, Nev. Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Mary Graff, Esther Baumgartner, and Eleanor Greiss; and brothers, Sam, Ben, Bobby, and Rueben Hauf.

Hoping someone in GV land knows the lyrics to a song my Dad sings in German, I should say a verse of a song, and he can't remember what it means. I tried to get as much as possible so the words may be different or not in the right order. Any help will be greatly appreciated. The boy is never home, not home all week. That's what Mother said. What is she going to do? Nothing but glace, nothing but glace. There is something about dry bones as well. I think he gets a couple of songs mixed up but thought somebody might have some ideas. Thanks Sherry Christie Delta, CO ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Dee, Your note is somewhat confusing... 1. Is Stark the maiden name or her married name? 2. I did a search using the sur-name of Stark and find a Lydia married to a Conrad Hert, same lady?? 3. Using the Hert sur-name I find a Lydia and Conrad living in the Hardin, Montana area in the 1930 U. S. Census and several family members are listed. Also what appears to be a possible son who is married for about 3 yrs. This possible son is married to a girl born in Kansas, Edith,of Russian decent. Also in the census another son of Lydia and Conrad, Carl married to Eva who is from Kansas and is living with the main family. Looks like the Conrad Hert family came from Russia to Kansas in 1910 and then to Montana about 1911-12 as they have a son age 18 born in Montana. There is also a "Word Tree" on Ancestry which lists the family. 4. The 1910 Census for Kansas lists a Henry Hert family from Russia living in Sherlock, a relative? 5. Suggest you go the American Society of Germans from Russia site and browse their research section. http://www.ahsgr.org/ Look for the Hert sur-name and a possible Village Co-ordinator to contact. 6. Gather birth records for the children as they may list more than just Russia; any and all vital records for the family and land purchase records as they did farm and own land. 7. Contact a genealogy group near you and work with them Good Luck hunting Don Hoffman ##### > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dee Hert" <deee@sisna.com> > To: "x" <GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 10:07 AM > Subject: [GV] Lydia Stark > > >> >> I do have a death certificate for Lydia, which does not list father or >> mothers name. Birth place is listed only as Russia. >> >> Obituary reads: resident of Toppenish for the past eight years, born >> Russia >> and came to the US in 1910. Lists survivors; Carl of Toppenish, Jack of >> Seattle, George of Billings, and Gottlieb, Alex, Bill and Sam of Hardin. >> Two >> daughters Susie Lessard of Toppenish, and Katie Fellows of Spokane. >> >> Family members have not been able to provide additional information. >> >> Would like to find members of the Stark family. >> >> Thanks >> >> Dee Hert >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.8/869 - Release Date: 6/25/2007 >> 5:32 PM >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> GER-VOLGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >

I do have a death certificate for Lydia, which does not list father or mothers name. Birth place is listed only as Russia. Obituary reads: resident of Toppenish for the past eight years, born Russia and came to the US in 1910. Lists survivors; Carl of Toppenish, Jack of Seattle, George of Billings, and Gottlieb, Alex, Bill and Sam of Hardin. Two daughters Susie Lessard of Toppenish, and Katie Fellows of Spokane. Family members have not been able to provide additional information. Would like to find members of the Stark family. Thanks Dee Hert No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.8/869 - Release Date: 6/25/2007 5:32 PM

*Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 06-28-2007 George Hoff, Jr.* Oct. 29, 1911 - June 24, 2007 Age: 95 Residence: Greeley Tribute: George Hoff, Jr., was born in Sugar City to George Hoff, Sr., and Heneretta (Kaufman) Hoff. He married Edith Benzel on Aug. 14, 1932, in Greeley. He was a lifelong resident of Greeley. Mr. Hoff was employed as a parts manager at the Greeley John Deere dealership for 21 years. He was then employed by Wycon Chemical for 20 years, and then was the grounds superintendent at Aims Community College for seven years. He retired in 1978. He was a lifetime member of Saint John's United Church of Christ in Greeley since 1932. He enjoyed woodworking, photography and baseball. He was also a life member of the Greeley Elks Lodge No. 809. Mr. Hoff died Sunday at Centennial Health Care Center. Survivors: His wife, Edith Hoff of Greeley; sons, Gerald Hoff and wife Nola, and Richard Hoff and wife Jane, all of Greeley; a daughter, Jo Ann L. and husband Richard Leinweber of San Antonio, Texas; and sisters, Mary Wagner and Lidia Sischler, both of Greeley, and Martha Oster of Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Two brothers, Ben and Sam Hoff. Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Linn Grove Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Allnutt Reception Center.

Current distribution of surnamess in Germany geographically as well as other interesting sites.. http://christoph.stoepel.net/geogen/en/Default.aspx Enjoy, Rosemary Larson

Rick Ekatarina is the Russian name of Katharina Kenny

Is this a name or a word? Ekatarina (or Ekatarino). I suspect it is a name, but is it of German-Russian origin? This was found in the 1906 immigration records of the German Volga Pfaffenroth clan. The entry corresponds to a daughter, who in the 1911 immigration records and US censuses was known as Anna C Pfaffenroth. I also see the word "Diagda" listed in the column I think means residence. Where is this? Thanks, Rick

Rocky Mountain News Denver, Colorado June 25, 2007 "John Anthony "Tony" Babish 53, of Denver, Deputy Sheriff, Denver Sheriff's Dept. Husband of Cyndi. Father of Daneen. Son of RoseMaria Horst. Brother of Laura, Joe, Teresa. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3060 South Monaco Pkwy. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. The family invites you to sign the guest book at Horanandmcconaty.com." Note: Tony Babish is connected to two prominent Volga German musical families. He is Adolph Lesser's son-in-law and is also related to Emmett Horst, both long time polka band leaders in Colorado and surrounding states. Tony's wife Cyndi is a prominent professional musician in her own right. Lauren Brantner AHSGR Northern CO Chapter --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.

Hi Friends, I am e-mail you a map of Katherienstadt of 1933, Has a German key for the main 40+ buildings, but does not have street names. Vera Beljakova-Miller

Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 06-27-2007 Herman Kaiser Feb. 11, 1916–June 24, 2007 Age: 91 Residence: Evans Tribute: Herman Kaiser was born in Windsor to William J. and Katherine (Jacoby) Kaiser. He attended school until the eighth grade. Around 1935-37, he rode the trains and worked on the Fort Peck Dam in Billings, Mont. He helped build a public service line in Idaho Springs for Public Service Co. of Colorado. He then worked in a munitions plant during the war as a machinist. On June 25, 1939, he married Hilda Harding. Mr. Kaiser farmed in the Weld County area and then bought his own place in 1963. Mr. Kaiser died Sunday at his home. Survivors: His wife, Hilda of Evans; a daughter, Eileen Koskie and husband Richard of Houston; a daughter-in-law, Henrietta Kaiser of Eaton; five grandchildren, Keila Johnson and husband Trent of Texas, Adam Kaiser and wife Janet of Eaton, Roxann Edelmon and husband Trent of Eaton, Doug Koskie and wife Michelle of Texas and Katherine Cookson and husband Kalen of Georgia; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: His parents, two sisters, three brothers, and son Lawrence. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Faith United Church of Christ in Windsor Interment: Lakeview Cemetery, Windsor Notes: Memorial gifts may be made to the Galeton Fire Department and/or Faith United Church of Christ in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com <http://www.adamsonchapels.com>.

I had to smile when I recently heard of the new personal DNA tester one can purchase, tongue in cheek, for about $14,000. I think that must rate right up there with the purchase of beta recorders. Buy a brand new piece of technology without a clear idea of its application or its limitations, as the field passes it by onto a later generation of technology. I think we have some shares in the Brooklyn Bridge we can also sell. DNA genealogy has been in the news lately, particularly with regard to limitations, foibles and the perennial attempt to boost one's ego by establishing connection to an ancient famous or infamous historical character. The real application is more in extending the boundaries of known personal history just beyond known history or medical applications, rather than the very ancient connection to an ancient character in the distant past. Richard Conniff writes an interesting article in the July 2007 Smithsonian, the Family Tree Pruned. Interesting points, "The temptation is to pay attention only to the good news, and look on the family linage as a golden thread leading from some glorious ancestor straight down to the lucky modern-day descendants. But no family linage is a single thread. It is more like a broad fan of a thousand, or more a million, threads coming together from all over the world to weave the fragile patch of material representing the generations of family immediately around us. And here's the curious thing about this ancestral fan: it doesn't follow the simple mathematical rule of doubling with each generation back in time. If it did , we would have between 4 billion and 17 billion ancestors at the time of Charlemagne, in A.D. 800, when there were only a few hundred million people alive on earth. Instead , because of intermarriage, the same ancestors start turning up in any linage over and over." Social scientists conservatively estimate that "misassigned" paternity occurs in about 10% of all human births. Seems a bit high to me, but go with the argument. Conniff continues, " Virtually all families practiced some degree of inbreeding, often without realizing it. It was the natural byproduct of marrying people who lived within walking distance." The elites did so by design , to consolidate and maintain power and wealth. Conniff concludes, " when they (scientists) calculated the overlapping ancestry in both the paternal and maternal lines, they concluded that everyone on earth today shares a common ancestor who lived just 2,000 to 3,500 years ago". OK , interesting points about ancient deep ancestry. Yet haplogroup migration does point to ancient migration patterns that appear more remote than the 3,500 figure. But for my purposes, recognizing that my humble "family crest" might include a farmer's or servant/ groom's tools or a chamber pot , I do recognize that the intermediate DNA search may define connectedness, just beyond the horizon of known history, the intermediate history, rather than the ancient illustrious personage. And the medical applications are astounding. Last week the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article pointing to DNA mutations which suggest that half of women's genetic breast cancers are inherited from their father, rather than the mother. Failure to recognize this has caused the insurance industry to withhold the $3,000 genetic testing which would identify these persons. The study linked breast and ovarian cancer in their study controls. This became very personal to me, and moved far beyond genealogy for ego alone. On my paternal line, I have an aunt and her daughter who died of ovarian cancer, another first cousin suffering from ovarian cancer, and a sister who died of breast cancer. Further back in this paternal tree I note a female 2nd cousin, once removed, who died of cancer (possibly stomach?) and her daughter who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This genetic testing will be pursued with my granddaughter as well as my various nieces. Frank Jacobs, Topeka

We wish to apologize to anyone that we may have missed on the lists, we do have a copy of a map of Katharinenstadt, we have no names of places where people lived. It was given to us by a cousin now living in Germany, and that took 8 years to get. The cost is $10, we have had to enlarge it and mailing in the US. We gave one to headquarters. We only charge what it costs us to make copies and mailing if it is a large item. We were looking forward to going to the Hays convention, but sickness prevented that from happening. We do not get very many inquires. Marvin J. & Raynona L. Bohrer VC for Katharinenstadt Russia Friends of the Engles Archives How can you know how you are going if you do not know where you have been! ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

There is a death certificate in the Washington Death Index (Ancestry) for Lydia HERT. She died at Toppenish 6 October 1952. b. about 1875. Death certificate is number 18854. I would check to see if you can get a copy of the death certificate. This information usually has the parents names on it. But the information is only as good and accurate as the person giving it at the time of death. You might also check the SOAR website at AHSGR.org to see if you can turn up an obituary. Lauren Brantner --------------------------------- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase.

Betty Wagner LAUREL - Betty Wagner passed away Saturday morning, June 23, 2007, at the age of 76 in her home with her family. Betty was born April 9, 1931, in Laurel, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Frank) Cook. Betty lived in Laurel at 921 Fourth Avenue. Betty came from a large and loving family with seven brothers and six sisters who have preceded her in death. They are Sarah Cook (Behm), Rose Cook (Keierleber), Rachel Cook (Fossum), Jacob Cook, Mary Cook (Geohring), Benjamin Cook, Elizabeth Cook (Reichert), Adolph Cook, Henry Cook, John Cook, Conrad Cook, Gilbert Cook, next came Betty, and then the youngest daughter, Clara Cook (Southworth). Betty was the second-to-the-youngest child of Jacob and Catherine. Her parents farmed in the Laurel-Billings area and raised grain, hay and sugar beets. Betty's first job was working briefly at the Billings Laundry as a young lady. She married Timothy M. Wagner on Aug. 20, 1949. Betty and Tim lived in Laurel their entire married life. They would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in August of this year. Betty was a sweet, gentle lady who possessed a deep inner strength that was amazing to all. Her family meant everything to her, which she displayed through generosity and kindness. She was a hard worker with enormous energy, and her family always said there wasn't anything that she couldn't do. She even helped to harvest sugar beets on the old- time beet diggers. Her many talents included baking, cooking, sewing, flower gardening, fishing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, arts and crafts and home improvements. She was an excellent cook and we will miss her rich and delicious German dishes. She kept her children supplied with delicious and delightful baked goods, and we especially loved her cinnamon twist rolls. Her sisters would get together to socialize, cook and entertain every chance they could. Since there were so many siblings, it was usually an event full of laughter, gaiety and comical stories. Betty was extremely dedicated to her family and was always available to help out with any project. She especially loved to help out with her new grandchildren and great-grand¬children and would rock and sing to them for hours. Betty is survived by her three children: Dennis M. Wagner and (Mary Lynn) of Laurel, Debbie J. Oswald and (Malyn) of Joliet and Tim J.Wagner and (Mary) of Laurel. Betty had seven grandchildren: Chad M. Wagner (Tricia) of Laurel, Dennis C. Wagner of Phoenix, Ariz., Jason L. Oswald (Nicki) of Joliet, Joette N. Larson of Billings, Justin T. Oswald (Melissa) of Joliet, and Wendy A. Brewer (Josh) of Copperas Cove, Texas. Her grandson Timothy M. Wagner preceded her in death in 2004. Betty enjoyed her nine great-grandchildren: Cassidy Larson, Kelsey Larson, Trey Oswald, Tysa Oswald, Tory Oswald, Dillon Wagner, RaeLynn Wagner, Zackary Brewer and Waylan Brewer. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Smith Funeral Chapel, 315 E. Third St. in Laurel, with burial in the Laurel Cemetery. Published in the Billings Gazette on 6/25/2007. Rita Cook Price ritaprice@sbcglobal.net