Frieda Eastwood Oct. 30, 1924-Dec. 7, 2012 Age: 88 Residence: Greeley Frieda Eastwood, 88, of Greeley, passed away Dec. 7, 2012, at Life Care Center in Greeley. She was born Oct. 30, 1924, to George and Elizabeth Winters, in Windsor, Colo. She married John A. Eastwood on August 26, 1945, in Portland, Ore. They were married for 67 years. They met during the war, working at the ship yards in Portland, where she was a welder. They married after the war was over in 1945 and moved back to Greeley and opened Midwest Café in downtown Greeley. Five years later, they bought the Tea House, and from there, they opened the Ebony Room at the American Legion. After 10 years, they built their own Ebony Room in Evans, which was their pride and joy. She retired in 1988 after 41 years in the restaurant and catering business. Frieda enjoyed crafts, gardening, decorating, fishing, and she loved to travel. She had been all over the world. She left a hand written note that said she would be remembered as being “opinionated, motivated, argumentative and most of all Bossy ... and if you question this to just ask her niece, Tracie.” She is survived by her husband, John Eastwood; son, Darrell (Angie) Eastwood and their daughter, Kirsten Eastwood, Denver; sister, Dorothy (Wes Howard) March, Greeley; and seven nieces and nephews: Pauletta Krum, Shelley Park, Tracie Hamilton, Jae Nickerson, Troy Denike, Kelli Dyrud and Kip March. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Anna Kammerzel, Betty Petrie, Esther Krum, Rose Nickerson, Ted Winters, Sam Winters and Til Denike. Interment will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel with a reception to follow in the Allnutt Reception Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of America in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO, 80631. Family and Friends may view the online obituary, sign the guest book, and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Kraus, Leta I., Aug. 14, 1920- Dec. 7, 2012 The Coloradoan Fort Collins, Colorado 11 Dec 2012 Leta I. Kraus, 92, of Mesa, Ariz. passed away on Dec. 7, 2012. She was born on Aug. 14, 1920 to John and Mary Purkeypyle in Gridley, Kan. She married Jacob Kraus on Dec. 28, 1941 in Greeley, Colo. She worked at Steeles Market and King Soopers while living in Colorado. She enjoyed camping, fishing, quilting, playing cards and was a marvelous cook. She is survived by her three sons: Jerry (Jan) Kraus of Casa Grande, Ariz., Dennis (Rosemary) Kraus of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Timothy (Jodi) Kraus of Aurora, Colo.; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nine step grandchildren ; sister, Ilene (Henry) Forbes of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, and three sisters. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Hello My name is Tom Fabo and I'm seeking for ancestors who lived in the german colonies of russia exactly in Basel. Hope that sombody can give me access to the missing data of the ancestors. The following information is the only one I got by now: Johannes Horn * April 12, 1920 in Basel Father: Alexander Horn *1889 Mother: Katharina Horn nee. Kaufmann *1891 both parent died in 1940 (execution?) Grandfather: Alexander Horn Grandmother: Katharina Horn nee. Geier Johannes Horn was teacher before he was drafted to the russian army. Thanks in advance Tom

Hi Tom. Here is some information that may be of help---some of it you may already know. I'm not at all an expert on Basel, but since there doesn't seem to be a village coordinator for Basel I'd thought I'd see what I could find for you. Saratov Archive has Basel church records of births 1861-1874, 1891-1917; marriages 1864-1867, 1877-1915; and deaths 1892-1917. Engels Archive has Basel's church records which are included under the Barataevskoye (Bettinger) parish records. Births 1780, 1792-1796, 1798-1799, 1804-1815, 1806-1833; marriages 1831-1861. Reportedly Engels Archive also has a Basel Census for 1850 and some sort of village roster or family list for 1866. Brent Mai at Concordia University has the Basel Census for 1857 [alternatively LDS Film #2373695 in Russian]. AHSGR has the Basel Census for 1798 and 1834. Of course they also have for sale Dr. Pleve's 1768 First Settlers Lists, 1766 Kuhlberg Ship Lists, and Volga Transport Lists. AHSGR Village Files for Basel includes a hand drawn map of village Basel and description of which families lived in the village and on which streets. You might also be interested in AHSGR Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2 (Summer, 1995) for the article "A Journey to Our Ancestral Village, Basel on the Volga," by Edythe F. Robinson. Bill Pickelhaupt mentioned the Memorial website which is a great idea. Try looking in Russian for your surnames of interest and also try Basel or whatever name was used circa 1940: _http://www.memorial.krsk.ru/eng/index.htm_ (http://www.memorial.krsk.ru/eng/index.htm) Finally, here is a link to a couple of photos of Basel: _http://wolgadeutsche.net/kakorin/_Basel.htm_ (http://wolgadeutsche.net/kakorin/_Basel.htm) Good luck with your research! Tim Weeder AHSGR VC, Paulskoye In a message dated 12/9/2012 10:03:15 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, fabo.ahnen@gmail.com writes: Hello My name is Tom Fabo and I'm seeking for ancestors who lived in the german colonies of russia exactly in Basel. Hope that sombody can give me access to the missing data of the ancestors. The following information is the only one I got by now: Johannes Horn * April 12, 1920 in Basel Father: Alexander Horn *1889 Mother: Katharina Horn nee. Kaufmann *1891 both parent died in 1940 (execution?) Grandfather: Alexander Horn Grandmother: Katharina Horn nee. Geier Johannes Horn was teacher before he was drafted to the russian army. Thanks in advance Tom ------------------------------- 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

You may be able to find out more about Johannes parents at the website of the organization Memorial. You can do a search by first letter of the surname. The website is in Russian. The birth and marriage records will be with one of the archives along the Volga - Engels, Saratov or Volgograd. Bill P. Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T ----- Reply message ----- From: "Tom Fabo" <fabo.ahnen@gmail.com> To: "GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com" <GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com> Subject: [GV] Seeking for Ancestors Date: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 1:02 pm Hello My name is Tom Fabo and I'm seeking for ancestors who lived in the german colonies of russia exactly in Basel. Hope that sombody can give me access to the missing data of the ancestors. The following information is the only one I got by now: Johannes Horn * April 12, 1920 in Basel Father: Alexander Horn *1889 Mother: Katharina Horn nee. Kaufmann *1891 both parent died in 1940 (execution?) Grandfather: Alexander Horn Grandmother: Katharina Horn nee. Geier Johannes Horn was teacher before he was drafted to the russian army. Thanks in advance Tom ------------------------------- 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

Hoffmann, Lucille Josephine (Lucy), May 6, 1925-Dec. 4, 2012 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 9 Dec 2012 Lucille was born at home on May 6, 1925, in Lawler, Iowa. She is the daughter of John Henry (Harry) Brannon and Bridget Josephine (Josie) Colwell. In 1932, during the great depression, the family moved from Lawler to Independence. Lucille graduated from St. John’s High School in 1942. She married Norbert Martin Hoffmann on her birthday, May 6, 1946, at St. John’s church in Independence. In 1955, she and Norbert moved to Casper, Wyo., where they remained until 1961. It was at this time the family moved to Greeley, which has been home for the past 51 years. Lucille and Norbert, along with other family members, were “founding” members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Lucille is survived by her sons, Michael “Mike” Vincent Hoffmann and his wife, Eileen of Las Vegas, Nev., and Alan Martin Hoffmann of Greeley; and her daughter, Janet Ann “Jan” Milenski and her husband, Rich of Greeley. She was quite fond of her grandchildren, Emerson Milenski and wife, Elena, living in Moscow, Russia and Barrett Milenski and wife, Amy, who reside in Salt Lake City. Lucille was elated to be able to know and share herself with her three great-grandchildren, Atonina “Toni”, and Daniil “Dani” of Moscow, and Samuel “Sam” of Salt Lake City. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Fort Logan Military Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th St., Greeley, CO, 80634.

Is there a drawing or picture of the time of1800s of this church that anyone could email me. My paternal grandmother, Catherine Elizabeth (Balzer) Ruf, was born, and married in Stephan's in 1893. I am a new member too,Ken, and have the genealogy bug! I would greatly appreciate any help on this. Thank you all. I have learned so much so far about my four grandparents from the Volga German villages. This is a great organization! Helen Ruf Hadley

Hello Ken!   Welcome to the list! Glad yet another person has shown their interest in genealogy! If your ancestors were from Frank, Russia then I suggest contacting Maggie Hein, the Frank village coordiantor, who supervisors the data accumulated for this settlement. There are more village coordinators and I am sure Maggie will let you know all the details about the others.   And if you are interested in the more recent history of Frank, you can ask me. I spent part of my childhood up until the late 1990s there.   Best, Tanja Schell Fargo, ND From: "ger-volga-request@rootsweb.com" <ger-volga-request@rootsweb.com> To: ger-volga@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, December 8, 2012 2:00 AM Subject: GER-VOLGA Digest, Vol 7, Issue 318 Today's Topics:   1. Hello! (Ken Parsley) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 05:56:03 -0700 From: "Ken Parsley" <ken.parsley@gmail.com> Subject: [GV] Hello! To: "GERMANS FROM VOLGA \(Mailing List\)" <GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <006d01cdd47a$38472e20$a8d58a60$@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii" Hello, all! I'm new to this mailing list, so I thought maybe in intro might be in order. I recently got got by the genealogy bug and have so far traced my roots to the Volga region in Russia, specifically (so far) to the village of Frank. So far, I have only researched the Kammerzell surname, but I'm sure there will be quite a few more that find their way back to the Germans from Russia. Later! ------------------------------ To contact the GER-VOLGA list administrator, send an email to GER-VOLGA-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the GER-VOLGA mailing list, send an email to GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ 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 email with no additional text. End of GER-VOLGA Digest, Vol 7, Issue 318 *****************************************

Hello, all! I'm new to this mailing list, so I thought maybe in intro might be in order. I recently got got by the genealogy bug and have so far traced my roots to the Volga region in Russia, specifically (so far) to the village of Frank. So far, I have only researched the Kammerzell surname, but I'm sure there will be quite a few more that find their way back to the Germans from Russia. Later!

Schaaf, Elsie, May 20, 1922- Dec. 2, 2012 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 5 Dec 2012 Elsie Schaaf, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at Heritage Estates in Gering. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Dale Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Memorials in her name may be made to Prairie Haven Hospice or to the Salem Congregational Church. Friends who wish may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and at the funeral service. Her obituary may be viewed and memorial candles lit at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com. Elsie was born May 20, 1922 at Bayard, to David and Elizabeth (Weber) Rau. She was educated in the Bayard Public Schools. She married Reuben Schaaf on Nov. 21, 1940 in Harrisburg. Elsie and Reuben moved to Scottsbluff in 1946, and she worked at various businesses and was employed at Bailey's Town and Country Market for 27 years before retiring in 1991. Elsie was a longtime member of the Salem Congregational Church, was a member of the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary and the Women's Bowling Association. Survivors include her son, Mark Schaaf of Scottsbluff. Her parents; husband, Reuben; brothers, Dave Rau, Con Rau and Vic Rau; and sisters, Agatha Hornbacher, Ida Kissler, Anna Kramer, Dollie Deines, Mollie Rokel and Millie Schaub preceded Elsie in death. Published in The Star-Herald from December 5 to December 7, 2012

Could someone tell me if there are any German-heritage stores in the Dakotas or in areas where Volga Germans have settled in great numbers like in Nebraska? There is still a store like this in Calgary called Edelweiss Imports. From what I recall a family from the Odessa area owns the business at 1921 - 20th Ave. NW - www.edelweissimports.com Anyway a German from Russia Christmas is highlighted by German food, customs and goodies at this time of the year. The Bauernkalender (farmer's calendar) for 2013 is very nice and at $19.95 cheaper than ordering it directly from Germany. It has lots of warm folksy story-book scenes from the Romantic period and just perhaps German-speaking and other lands in Europe are going through a 19th century romantic and Biedermeier revival. I have been in recent contact with Bern Deichmann (he used to work for Schulerich - the bell and chime company) who is on the board of the German-American Heritage Foundation and recently stepped down from his position as the president after serving for 10 years. The GAHF would like to "connect" with GR organizations wherever they are located. Horst Gutsche

Hello and a blessed Advent to all! Pastor Enzo Pellini of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Kitchener, Ontario, has sent me a German-language Advent calendar. If you would like a copy sent by email, please send me a note at hwg1923@hotmail.com Horst Gutsche

Published November 28, 2012 in the Hays (KS) Daily News   Grandson of Henry and Lydia Magdalena (Brehm) Stieben and George Adam and Mary Elizabeth (Schneider) Schwien.  Henry, Adam and Mary were from Ahrenfeldt, Russia and the Brehm family was from Norka.   LaVerne D. Stieben   LaVerne D. Stieben, 61, Hays, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Methodist Hospital, Houston.   He was born Jan. 25, 1951, in Great Bend to William and Emma (Schwien) Stieben. He was a graduate of Pittsburg State University.   He married Dorothy Koerner on May 24, 1974, in Ness City. He was a partner in Bieker Insurance for many years.   He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1325, Optimist Club, NRA and the Smoky Hill Chapter of Pheasants Forever.   Survivors include his wife, of the home in Hays; a son, Jeremy, Denver; three daughters, Stephanie Stieben, Hutchinson, Ashley Lamb and husband, T.J., Ness City, and Amber Weigel and husband, Blake, Hays; a brother, Clyde and wife, Joan, Bazine; a sister, Karla Stallman and husband, Vernon, Hutchinson; two grandsons, Blake Stieben and Gunner Weigel; a future grandson, Lamb; 59 nieces and nephews; and 34 great-nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Donald and Gary.   Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.   Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the church and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine.   A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 8 p.m, both at the church.   Memorials are suggested to Thomas More Prep-Marian Booster Club or to LaVerne Stieben Memorial Fund to be used for youth pheasant hunts in care of the funeral home.   Condolences can be sent to the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

>From Greeley Tribune, 1 December 2012: Esther Becker Dec. 2, 1927-Nov. 27, 2012 Age: 84 Residence: Greeley Esther Becker, 84, of Greeley, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at MeadowView assisted living facility, where she had lived for the last three years. She was born on Dec. 2, 1927, at Prospect Valley, Colo., to Eva (Mikel) and Karl Baumgartner, who were first-generation Germans from Russia. She graduated from Prospect Valley High School and married Albert Becker on Feb. 6, 1945, in Tyler, Texas. They began farming in 1952, and farmed in the Prospect Valley area for about 50 years, raising sugar beets, pinto beans, barley, corn, wheat, sunflowers and other crops. After retiring from farming in 1991, Albert and Esther traveled all over the world, including Europe, Australia, Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico. They were members of the North 40 Motorhome Club and traveled to all 50 states with this group. Esther was a member of the Zoar Congregational Church in Prospect Valley and held several offices in the Zoar Ladies Aid. For many years, she was the Prospect Valley social reporter for the Keene-Valley Sun. She raised two children and enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing and cooking for her family. After moving to Greeley, Albert and Esther belonged to St. Paul’s Congregational Church and the Evans Senior Center, where they continued many old friendships and made numerous new friends. In October 2009, they moved to MeadowView assisted living facility in Greeley and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary there in 2010. Esther is survived by her son, Dennis Becker, and his wife, Earlene, of Littleton, Colo..; her daughter, Vicki Walter, and her husband, Kieth, of Aurora, Colo.; and her sister, Martha Huwa, of Aurora. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Amy Becker of Denver, and Melissa Walter of Aurora. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; her parents, Karl and Eva Baumgartner; her sister, Lydia; her brothers, Leonard, Dave, Herman, Charley, and Reuben; and her grandson, Eric Becker. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 1525 43rd Ave., Greeley. Interment will follow at Linn Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.

Bill, I have several couples on my tree who were married there before going on to Russia, if that is any help for you. So I know there must be marriage records there. What is the weather like there this time of year? Suzanne Heinitz-Dodge VC for Eckheim,Holstein, and Mueller Sent from my iPad On Nov 27, 2012, at 1:03 AM, "ger-volga-request@rootsweb.com" <ger-volga-request@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Buedingen (Bill Pickelhaupt) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:44:18 -0500 > From: Bill Pickelhaupt <billpick11@gmail.com> > Subject: [GV] Buedingen > To: "ger-volga@rootsweb.com" <GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: > <CAN4pkB5u1BW0o4BgHkW0Sg-LeH7vWc-81_XTVsEx4WoEK8Zzyw@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Does any one know the situation on doing research on those who went through > Buedingen on their way to Russia in 1766? I have heard conflicting things. > I read a German message board on which someone said the City Archives in > Buedingen could answer questions on people from outlying areas. Any truth > to that? I am going to Germany in a couple of months and may go to > Buedingen, if its worthwhile. > > Bill Pickelhaupt > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the GER-VOLGA list administrator, send an email to > GER-VOLGA-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the GER-VOLGA mailing list, send an email to GER-VOLGA@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > 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 > email with no additional text. > > > End of GER-VOLGA Digest, Vol 7, Issue 312 > *****************************************

Bowles, Dorothy Marion, Oct. 16, 1924-Nov. 21, 2012 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 27 Nov 2012 Residence: Greeley Dorothy Marion Matheson Bowles, 88, of Greeley, passed away at her home on Nov. 21, 2012. She was born in Greeley, on Oct. 16, 1924, to Charles and Dorothy (Shaffer) Matheson. She married Robert M. Bowles on April 10, 1949, in Greeley. Dorothy graduated from Greeley High in 1941. She entered Colorado State College of Education in August 1946, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She was a teacher at Wray Junior High, Wray, Colo.; Meeker Junior High, Greeley; Park City Junior High, Park City, Utah; Arlington Elementary, Jackson Elementary and Centennial Elementary, all in Greeley. Dorothy attended First Congregational Church and was involved in many organizations in her lifetime, including Chapter I P.E.O. Sisterhood, Union Colony Pioneer Society, First Congregational Church Circle Group 7, Delta Kappa Gamma – Alpha Rho, Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary, International Order Rainbow for Girls, Grand Cross of Color, DGD and the Thursday Lunch Friendly Club. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Lukassen, Greeley and Jeanette Bowles (Steven) Romero, Greeley; son, Chuck (Wendy) Bowles, Greeley; grandchildren, Brandon Lukassen, Greeley, Sean Lukassen, The Woodlands, Texas, Amanda Romero, Colorado Spring, Colo., Brooke Lukassen (Michael) Brown, Killeen, Texas, Nicholas Romero, Fort Collins, Colo., Matthew Bowles, Greeley, Jennifer Bowles, Greeley, and Lukas Bowles, Greeley; great-grandchildren, Brenna and Layla Brown, Killeen, Texas, and Julian Sergent, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Bowles. A visitation will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at the First Congregational Church. Interment at Linn Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to PEO Chapter I – Local Scholarship Fund, or Hospice of Northern Colorado or the Union Colony Pioneer Society in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Family and Friends may view the online obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Schwartzkopf, Ranette G., Oct. 29, 1952- Nov. 24, 2012 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 27 Nov 2012 Ranette G. Schwartzkopf, 60 of Gering, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at her home with family at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Fr. Gerald Harr officiating. Ranette has requested casual dress. A Vigil Service will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Gering Memorial Chapel. A visitation will be Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the chapel. Memorials have been established to Christ the King Catholic Church. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Ranette was born Oct. 29, 1952 in Denver, to George and Terri (Wethington) Schneider. She grew up in Fort Lupton, Colo. and graduated from Fort Lupton High School in May 1970. Ranette moved with her parents to Gering in 1971 and worked for Masek Distributing for several years. She went on to work for the Star Herald, Western Travel Agency, and Frontier Airlines and was Office Manager for J.A. Tuttle Real Estate Appraisers. She married Robert L. Schwartzkopf in Scottsbluff March 24, 1984. Robert died Oct. 5, 1995. In addition to her family, friends and zest for life, her greatest joy was her "boys" Yogi, Benji and Charlie. Survivors include her brothers, Randy and Marianna Schneider of Aurora, Colo. and Brent and Ginger Schneider of Gering; three stepdaughters Kathy, Renee and Lorie; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts; and uncles and Benji and Charlie. Preceding Ranette in death was her husband and mother and father. Ranette's family would like to acknowledge and especially thank our cousin Cindy, whose loving support and caring ways fulfilled Ranette's wish to remain in her home as she courageously struggled with cancer. Although taken from us too soon, Ranette will be remembered for her faith, generosity and strength and will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Does any one know the situation on doing research on those who went through Buedingen on their way to Russia in 1766? I have heard conflicting things. I read a German message board on which someone said the City Archives in Buedingen could answer questions on people from outlying areas. Any truth to that? I am going to Germany in a couple of months and may go to Buedingen, if its worthwhile. Bill Pickelhaupt

Wagner, Marjorie L, Jan. 19, 1933-Nov. 18, 2012 The Tribune Greeley. Colorado 23 Nov 2012 Residence: Greeley Marjorie “Margie” L. Wagner, 79, passed away Nov. 18, 2012, at Hospice of Northern Colorado. She was born on Jan. 19, 1933, in Greeley, to J.R. and Frieda (Grosskopf) Sitzman. She married Robert Wagner on Sept. 23, 1951, in Greeley. Margie has lived all her life in Greeley. She graduated from Greeley High School where she was a cheerleader and a member of the 4-H Club. She was a loving homemaker who attended to the family farm with her husband, Bob. Margie enjoyed bridge club and bowled for the Greeley Bowling Association that competed at the state level. She loved to attend her grandchildren’s sporting events and she loved animals. She is survived by her husband, Robert Wagner, Greeley; her son, Larry (Debbie) Wagner, Eaton; daughter, Lynette (Tony) Belfiore, Greeley; grandchildren, Amy (Matt) Fetzer, Corey Wagner, Brandon (Ali) Belfiore, Sean Belfiore and Travis Belfiore; and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Frieda Sitzman; sisters, Darlene Duncan and Lucille McKee. A Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reception to follow in the Allnutt Reception Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Colorado or the Weld County Humane Society in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631.

Rau, Florence Pauline, Dec. 10, 1920- Nov.17, 2012 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 20 Nov 2012 Florence Pauline Rau, 91, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, Nov.17, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. Her graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff with pastor Garry Schick officiating. Memorials in her name may be made to the Zion Evangelical Church. Her obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com where online condolences may be made and memorial candles lit. Florence was born Dec. 10, 1920 in Hillrose, Colo. to Jacob and Anna Marie (Kiezer) Yakel. She attended school in Scottsbluff, and on May 18, 1939, she married Edward H. Rau in Harrisburg. Florence and her husband farmed all of their married life from 1939 until retiring in 1980. They moved into town in 1990. She was a longtime member of the Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff, was a member and past president and secretary of the women's guild there and was chairwoman of the funeral dinner committee for many years. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jane (Jack) Kleemeyer of Douglas, Wyo.; daughter-in-law, Janie Rau Melser of Springfield, Colo.; sister, Alvina Kufeldt of Scottsbluff and brother Dick Yakel, also of Scottsbluff. Survivors also include her grandchildren, Jonathan Rau, Michael Rau, Jason Kleemeyer, Scott Kleemeyer, Cody Kleemeyer and Theresa Lilley and great-grandchildren, Audrey Jane Rau, Jordan Greeley, Taryn Lynn Greeley, Shaylee Kleemeyer, Garrett Kleemeyer, Brielle Kleemeyer, Skyla Kleemeyer, Ashley Kleemeyer and Justin Kleemeyer. Her parents; husband, Edward; sons, Stanley Rau and Roger Rau; daughter-in-law, Patricia Rau and numerous brothers and sisters preceded her in death.