Ronald Jerome Quinn

M, (1903 - 1966)
Father*John F. Quinn (1878 - 1963)
Mother*Margaret A. Madden Quinn (1879 - 1966)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Birth*20 May 1903 Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage*22 May 1928 Maple Lake, Wright, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Esther Ellen Jude Quinn2 
Note12 Jun 1928 news item - Saint Cloud (Minnesota) Times Tuesday 12 June 1928/p.3/c.4/Central Minnesota Weddings/Quinn-Jude2 
Death*20 Nov 1966 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Note*21 Nov 1966 obituary: Minneapolis (Minnesota) Star-Tribune, Monday 21 November 1966/p.343 
Burial*23 Nov 1966 Saint Mary's cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Biography* Ronald Jerome Quinn, 1903-1966:
Ronald was the first child of two and the only son. In 1910, the family was living on a farm they owned free of mortgage in Clayton township of Mower County, Minnesota. In 1920, they were living in Monticello Village, Wright County. Ronald's father John was working as a traveling salesman. Ronald completed four-years of college. In 1930, he and wife Esther were lving with his parents and Ronald was working on the family farm. 1935, Ronald, Esther and their two children were living in Mille Lacs County. In 1940, they were living on Fremont avenue in the 8th ward of Minneapolis. Ronald was working as a salesman in a retail grocery. He worked 78-hours the week-ending 31 March 1940. In 1939, Ronald worked 25-weeks and earned $450 in wages. He had no other income. Later, Ronald worked as an engineer at Northern Ordnance.

Ronald, 63, of 3443 Hennepin Ave South in Minneapolis, died on a Sunday at 17th Sreet North and Linden in Minneapolis. His wife Esther was informant on the death cert. Cause of death was arteriosclerotic heart disease. An autopsy was performed. Ronald was examined by Dr. John I Coe (MD) Medical Examiner of 915 South Fifth Street, Minneapolis. He was survived by his wife Esther, one son, one daughter and 8-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wednesday at the Church of the Incarnation. Ralph A White Funeral Home, 2730 Hennepin, Minneapolis was in charge. 
Last Edited19 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  2. [S1597] Newspaper item, Saint Cloud (Minnesota) Times.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.

Margaret Anne Quinn Lane

F, (1916 - 1948)
Father*John F. Quinn (1878 - 1963)
Mother*Margaret A. Madden Quinn (1879 - 1966)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Birth*25 Aug 1916 Monticello, Wright, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Married Name5 Sep 1942 Lane [Quinn] 
Marriage*5 Sep 1942 Pulaski, Arkansas (AR), United States (US); Groom=Douglas Christopher Lane2 
Death*8 Jun 1948 Medicine Lake, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Note*10 Jun 1948 obituary: Minneapolis (Minnesota) Morning Tribune, Thursday 10 June 1948/p.20/c.63 
Burial*11 Jun 1948 Lakewood cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Biography* Margaret Anne Quinn Lane, 1916-1948:
The youngest of two children and the only daughter, in 1920, Margaret was living with her parents and brother in Monticello Viilage, Wright County, Minnesota. In 1930, the family was dairy farming in Monticello township. Margaret completed four-years of college. In 1940, she was living with her parents at 2720 Dupont Avenue South in Minneapolis 8th ward. She was working as a saleslady at a women's ready-to-wear. In 1939, Margaret worked 52-weeks and earned $782.

Margaret, 31, of 176 Penninsula Road, Medicine Lake (Plymouth township), Hennepin County, Minnesota, died at home on a Tuesday. She had been a resident of the district for 4-years. Husband Douglas was informant on the death cert. Cause of death was sub-arachnoid hemorrhage due to rupture of left cerebellar(sic) artery(sic). An autopsy was performed. Margaret was examined by Dr. R. R. Heim (coroner). She was survived by husband Douglas C Lane, one son, one daughter, her parents M/M John F Quinn and one brother Ronald Quinn. The funeral was held on Friday at Welander-Quist (West Chapel). 
Last Edited12 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.
  2. [S1975] Ancestry.com, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages 1838-1999.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.

Douglas Christopher Lane

M, (1904 - 1988)
Father*Victor Lane (1873 - )
Mother*Bertha Lauritsen Lane Holta (1882 - 1940)
Birth*13 Sep 1904 Kulm, LaMoure, North Dakota (ND), United States (US)1 
Marriage*5 Sep 1942 Pulaski, Arkansas (AR), United States (US); Bride=Margaret Anne Quinn Lane2 
Marriage*26 Nov 1948 Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Principal=Grace Holmes Lane3 
Death*26 Feb 1988 San Bernardino, California (CA), United States (US)4 
Note*28 Feb 1988 obituary: Victorville (California) Daily Press, Sunday, 28 February/s.A/p.2/c.4-5/Obituaries/Douglas Christopher Lane5 
Burial*2 Mar 1988 Victorville, San Bernardino, California (CA), United States (US)1 
Last Edited14 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.
  2. [S1975] Ancestry.com, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Marriages 1838-1999.
  3. [S1843] MACO eCounties., Minnesota Official Marriage System - Marriage Index (published on the World Wide Web by MACO),.
  4. [S361] Copyright 1998-2001 by MyFamily.com Inc., California Death Index, 1940-1997 (published on the World Wide Web by RootsWeb.com),.
  5. [S2065] Newspapers.com.

Esther Ellen Jude Quinn

F, (1901 - 1982)
Father*Richard Henry Jude (1856 - 1946)
Mother*Anne E. Welton Jude (1864 - 1947)
Occupation* Teacher 
Birth*21 May 1901 Minnesota (MN), United States (US)1 
Marriage*22 May 1928 Maple Lake, Wright, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Groom=Ronald Jerome Quinn2 
Married Name22 May 1928 Quinn [Jude] 
Note12 Jun 1928 news item - Saint Cloud (Minnesota) Times Tuesday 12 June 1928/p.3/c.4/Central Minnesota Weddings/Quinn-Jude2 
Death*8 Aug 1982 Buffalo, Wright, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)3 
Note*10 Aug 1982 obituary: Minneapolis (Minnesota) Star and Tribune, Tuesday 10 August 1982/s.C/p.12/c.3/Quinn4 
Burial*11 Aug 1982 Saint Mary's cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US)5 
Note26 Aug 1982 obituary: Minneapolis (Minnesota) Star and Tribune, Thursday 26 August 1982/p.5/c.2/Esther E Quinn4 
Biography* Esther Jude Quinn, 1901-1982:
Esther was probably the eighth or ninth of at least 13 children born to two first generation Irish-Americans. Her father Richard was born in Maine. Her mother Annie, one of eleven herself, was born in Minnesota. The Jude's were farmers in Maple Lake township, Wright County, Minnesota. Esther completed four-years of high school. Later, she attended Saint Cloud Teachers College. Married to Ronald Quinn in 1928, in 1930 they were living with his parents on the Quinn farm in Monticello township. Esther was employed as a school teacher in a public school. In 1935, she, Ronald and their two children were living in Mille Lacs County. By 1940 they were living on Fremont Avenue South in the 8th ward of Minneaplois. Esther was working as a saleswoman in a retail chain grocery. She worked 11-hours in the week-ending 31 March. Esther had no income in 1939. Later, she became a teacher for 15-years at Incarnation school in Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota.

Esther, 81, of 200 Park Lane in Buffalo, died at the Wright County Retirement Center in Buffalo, Minnesota on a Sunday. Cause of death was cardiac arrest and recent CVA (3-weeks). Esther was attended by physician Timothy J. Cady of 1700 Hwy 25 North in Buffalo. Esther was survived by one son and one daughter; brother Richard of Maple Lake, sisters Mrs Asa (Marjorie) Smith of Buffalo, Minnesota, Mrs M. J. (Belle( Scanlon) of Howard Lake, Minnesota; ten-grandchildre, nieces and nphws. The funeral was held on Wednesday at the Church of Incarnatiom, 3817 Pleasant Avenue South. Gill Brothers Funeral Chapels, 5801 Lyndale Ave South, Minneapolis was in charge. 
Last Edited19 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S573] Minnesota Historical Society., Death Certificate Index, 1904-2001 (published on the World Wide Web by mnhs.org),.
  2. [S1597] Newspaper item, Saint Cloud (Minnesota) Times.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S2065] Newspapers.com, obituary.
  5. [S592] Minnesota death certificate.

Mary Kathryn Phelan Levine

F, (1913 - 1943)
Father*Daniel Edward Phelan (1877 - 1963)
Mother*Mary Lucille Madden Phelan (1875 - 1941)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Birth*22 Oct 1913 Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Married Name11 Sep 1936 Levine [Phelan] 
Marriage*11 Sep 1936 Cuyahoga, Ohio (OH), United States (US); Principal=Benhart Levine2 
(Witness) Marriage14 May 1938 Waseca, Waseca, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Margaret Evelyn Phelan Karr, Groom=Lloyd Charles Karr3,4 
Death*18 Dec 1943 Leesville, Vernon, Louisiana (LA), United States (US)5 
Note*20 Dec 1943 obituary: Webster City (Iowa) Daily Freeman Journal, Monday 20 December 19436 
Burial*24 Dec 1943 Calvary cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa (IA), United States (US)6,7 
Biography* Mary Kathryn Phelan Levine, 1913- 1943:
Mary was the first of two daughters born to Daniel Phelan and Mary Madden. At the time of her birth, her father Daniel was a U.S.Marshall. Mary grew up in Fort Dodge and enrolled in the Fort Dodge High School class of 1932. She did not graduate. Mary left home and in 1935 was lving in San Antonio, Texas. By 1936 when she married Ben Levine, she was living at 1875 East 24th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. By 1939, they were in San Francisco, California and working as concessionaires at the World's Fair. She worked 26-weeks in 1939 and earned $760. In 1940 Mary and Ben were renting at 745 Hyde Street in San Francisco for $40/month. There were 28 households at the Hyde Street address. By 1941, they were in San Diego. They then went to Louisiana were they were engaged in merchandising. In February 1943, Mary and Ben were granted a divorce in the court of Judge Chasez, New Orleands, Louisiana. It's unknown who was the plaintiff and who was the defendant.

Mary, 30, died suddenly in a Leesville, Louisiana hospital on a Saturday. She died on the operating table while being prepped for anesthesia prior to an operation for appendicitis. She was survived by her ex-husband, her father and sister, her mother having died thrree-years ago. Mary's sister Mrs Karr left on Sunday for Leesville to bring the body to Webster City. 
Last Edited25 Jun 2023

Citations

  1. [S541] Webster county birth record.
  2. [S1993] Ohio Cuyahoga County civil marriage record.
  3. [S971] Her obituary.
  4. [S1597] Newspaper item.
  5. [S1745] https://familysearch.org/, Louisiana Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1959:.
  6. [S18] Obituary,.
  7. [S1276] Funeral home record.

Margaret Evelyn Phelan Karr

F, (1918 - 2004)
Margaret (Phelan) Karr,
1918-2004
Father*Daniel Edward Phelan (1877 - 1963)
Mother*Mary Lucille Madden Phelan (1875 - 1941)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Occupation* Lawyer1 
Birth*13 Jun 1918 Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa (IA), United States (US)2 
Married Name14 May 1938 Karr [Phelan] 
Marriage*14 May 1938 Waseca, Waseca, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Groom=Lloyd Charles Karr, Witness=Benhart Levine, Witness=Mary Kathryn Phelan Levine3,4 
Death*5 Jan 2004 Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Note*7 Jan 2004 obituary: Webster City (Iowa) Freeman Journal, Wednesday, 07 January 20041 
Burial*8 Jan 2004 Graceland cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Biography* Margaret E. Phelan Karr, 1918-2004:
Margaret Evelyn Phelan, the younger of two daughters, grew up in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa and graduated from the Fort Dodge school system. After graduation, she worked at the Windschanz Realty Company in Fort Dodge and later at Curry Engineering in Webster City. After her marriage to Lloyd Karr in 1938, Margaret and her husband lived in Webster City. She read for the law and received her license to practice in 1943. Margaret joined with her father and husband in the law offices of Phelan, Karr and Karr. On 07 July 1943, just two months after admission to the bar, Margaret assumed the post of Acting County Attorney for Hamilton County. She had been appointed to the position by the County Board of Supervisors in order to serve the balance of her husband's term due to expire on 1 January 1945. Margaret's husband had been granted a leave of absence in order to join the U. S. Army. With her husband and son, Margaret practiced law for 60 years. She was a member of Saint Thomas Acquinas Catholic parish; the Catholic Daughters of America; and a fellow in the American College of Probate Council. Margaret was also a member of the Hamilton County Bar Association; Iowa State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Webster City Women's Club; Hamilton County Hospital Auxiliary; and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Margaret Karr, 85, of Webster City, died on a Monday at Hamilton County hospital, Webster City. She was survived by her daughter and son-in-law; four grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, her only son, her parents, and her sister Mary Kathryn Levine. Memorials to St Thomas Acquinas School or the charity of one's choice were requested. Margaret's funeral was held on Thursday from Saint Thomas Acquinas with the Rev. John Flaherty officiating. Foster Funeral Home was in charge. 
Last Edited3 May 2017

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.
  2. [S541] Webster county birth record.
  3. [S971] Her obituary.
  4. [S1597] Newspaper item.

Lloyd Charles Karr

M, (1912 - 1990)
Lloyd Karr,
1912-1990
Father*Charles Luther Karr (1868 - )
Mother*Margaret Houston Karr (1868 - )
Occupation* Lawyer 
Name Variation Charles L. 
Birth*9 May 1912 Monticello, Jones, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Marriage*14 May 1938 Waseca, Waseca, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Margaret Evelyn Phelan Karr, Witness=Benhart Levine, Witness=Mary Kathryn Phelan Levine2,3 
Death*1 Jul 1990 Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Note*2 Jul 1990 obituary: Webster City (Iowa) Freeman-Journal, Monday 02 July 19901 
Note3 Jul 1990 obituary: Fort Dodge (Iowa) Messenger, Tuesday 03 July 19901 
Burial*5 Jul 1990 Graceland cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Biography* Lloyd Charles Karr, 1912-1990:
The youngest of four, with an older brother and two older sisters, Lloyd was born in Monticello to a father born in Ilinois and a mother born in New Brunswick, Canada to Scotland born parents. The family moved to Webster City when Lloyd was still an infant. In 1920, they owned a mortgaged house at 1515 Union Street in Webster City's 2nd ward. Lloyd's father worked as a teamster and his mother worked as a washerwoman. In 1930, they owned a $1,400 house at 610 Dubuque Street in Webster City's 2nd ward (Boone township). Lloyd's father was the proprietor of a grocery store. Up until at least 1930, Lloyd was known by his middle name - Charles.

A lifelong resident of Webster City, Lloyd recieved his license to practice law in 1937. Among highlights of his legal career, Lloyd was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1957. He served for eight years as Hamilton County attorney from 1940 to 1948, with time out to serve in the Army in World War II. Lloyd served on the committtee for the Tenure of Judges for the district court and state Supreme Court, and was on the first nominating committee tor justices to the Supreme Court. He also chaired the committee on the complete revision of the Criminal Code of Iowa. Lloyd served on the Board of Governors of the Iowa State Bar Association, and was elected president in 1962. He received the Bar Association’s Award of Merit in 1968. Lloyd was serving on the Editorial Board of the American College of Probate Counsel at the time of his death. He wrote hundreds of articles published in the U.S. and Canada on informing the public of its legal rights and remedies, and received special recognition from the American Bar Association for this work.

In 1954, Lloyd became publisher of the Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal and co-owner of the local radio station KJFJ. He later sold the paper to the B.F. Shaw Publishing Co., and sold his interest in the radio station to co-owners and founders, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warren. He later purchased two competing newspapers in Winter Park, Florida - the Winter Park Sun and Winter Park Herald - and merged them, serving as publisher for seven years. Lloyd was also active in Republican politics, serving as the county party chairman for 10 years and also as district chairman. He received the Legion of Honor Degree of the Order of the De Molay. Lloyd served in various offices of the American Legion, and as commander of the Webster City Legion Post 191. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church of Webster City, the Acacia Lodge 176 A.F. and A.M., Royal Arch Masons, Knight Templar Lodge, Za Ga Zig Shrine of Des Moines, was a former Elks Club member, was a Moose Lodge member, and was a member of the Des Moines Club.

Lloyd Karr, age 78, died on a Sunday of cancer at the Hamilton County Hospital. He was survived by his wife; a daughter; a son; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Eunice Moberly and Beulah Grandgeorge, all of whom lived in Webster City. Funeral services were held Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Webster City with the Rev. James Duster officiating. Foster Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials were requested to Meals on Wheels. 
Last Edited8 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.
  2. [S971] Her obituary.
  3. [S1597] Newspaper item.

James Miller Healy

M, (1912 - 1988)
Father*James H. Healy
Mother*Lucy G. Miller Healy
Birth*2 Apr 1912 Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota (MN), United States (US) 
Marriage*7 Feb 1981 Ramsey, Minnesota (MN), United States (US); Bride=Genevieve Beatrice Rahilly Gearin Healy1 
Death*8 Jun 1988 Ramsey, Minnesota (MN), United States (US) 
Burial*11 Jun 1988 Lakeside cemetery, Fairmont, Martin, Minnesota (MN), United States (US) 
Last Edited9 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S1975] Ancestry.com, Minnesota, U.S., Marriage Index, 1958-2001.

Frank Edgar McCord

M, (1895 - 1956)
Father*Frank Charles McCord (1869 - 1931)
Mother*Katie Florence Prisk McCord (1864 - 1930)
Name Variation Franklin Edgar1 
Birth*31 Dec 1895 Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa (IA), United States (US)2 
Marriage*19 Nov 1921 Rock Rapids, Lyon, Iowa (IA), United States (US); Bride=Ethel Marguerite Gossen McCord Carpenter, Witness=William Mathew Gossen, Witness=Kathryn A. McCabe Buren, priest=Rev. Thomas Dullard3 
Death*26 Apr 1956 Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa (IA), United States (US)4 
Note*27 Apr 1956 obituary: Cherokee (Iowa) Daily Times, Friday 27 April 1956/p.6/c.2
4 
Burial*30 Apr 1956 Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cherokee, Iowa (IA), United States (US)4 
Note16 May 1956 obituary: Cherokee (Iowa) Daily Times, Wednesday 16 May 1956/p.4/c.1&2
4 
Biography* Frank Edgar McCord, 1895-1956:
Frank was the second of four children, all born in Iowa, and the only son. His father Frank C. was born in Illinois. His mother Katie was a first generation English-American born in Wisconsin. By 1900, the family was renting on Locust Street in the 2nd ward of Cherokee, Iowa. The father Frank C. was working as a teamster. In 1910, his parents owned a mortgaged home at 107 South Sioux Street. Son Frank E. completed one-year of high school and enlisted in the Iowa National Guard in 1914 where he served four years, including Mexican border service.5 In February 1916 he began work for the Illinois Central Railroad as a fireman. When Frank registered for the WWI draft in 1917 he was described as being of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair. He was listed as Franklin Edgar but signed the registration Frank E. During World War I he served in the U. S. Army and was discharged with the rank of sergeant first class. The father Frank C. was working as a state highway patrolman. In 1930, Frank E. and wife Ethel owned a house at 321 North First in the 3rd ward. They did not have a radio. By that time Frank had been promoted to locomotive engineer on the railroad. In 1939, Frank worked 52-weeks and earned wages of $2,736. He had no other income. By 1940, their house was valued at $3,500. Frank retired from the railroad in 1952 after 36-years.

Frank, 60, of 232 East Maple Street in Cherokee died on a Thursday after an illness of four years. He was survived by wife Ethel, a son, a daughter, two-grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Clarence Olson and Mrs Kathleen Baum both of Cherokee. Another sister Mrs Beatrice Lewis preceded him in death in 1945. The funeral was held on Monday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev L. J. Lynch officiating. Pallbearers were W. G. Kullman, P. L. Cosgrove, John Custis, H. F. McCarty, J. S. Foley and Frank Wheelock.The American Legion conducted military rites at the gravesite. Greenwood-Whitlatch Funeral Home was in charge. 
Last Edited26 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S1697] World War I draft reg from <Ancestry.com> (subscription req'd).
  2. [S1975] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S1975] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.
  5. From March 14, 1916, to February 7, 1917, the United States was engaged in a military operation conducted by the United States Army against the paramilitary forces of Mexican revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa during the Mexican Revolution 1910–1920. The U.S.-Mexico border was thought to be a potential location for a German-funded invasion by Mexico. The United States National Guard was sent to guard the American side of the border as regular Army personnel were being depleted by the efforts in Mexico. (from en.wikipedia.org)

Edward Anthony Durband

M, (1900 - 1973)
Edward Anthony Durband,
1900-1973
Father*Edward Durband Sr (1875 - 1932)
Mother*Catherine Condon Durband (1876 - 1937)
Birth*20 Mar 1900 Struble, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Marriage*21 Feb 1927 Hull, Sioux, Iowa (IA), United States (US); Bride=Mary Cecelia Curtis Durband, Witness=Harry Condon, Witness=Mildred Celeste Curtis Murphy2 
Death*4 Apr 1973 Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US)3 
Burial*7 Apr 1973 Saint Mary's cemetery, Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US)3 
Note*12 Apr 1973 obituary: Remsen (Iowa) BELL-ENTERPRISE, Thursday, April 12, 1973/p.1/c.23 
Biography* Edward Anthony Durband, 1900-1973:
Edward's father was born in Wisconsin, his mother in Illinois. Edward received an eight-grade education. In 1918, he registered for the World War I draft. Edward was described as being of medium height and slender build with dark blue eyes and dark brown hair. In 1930, 1940 and 1950, Edward was renting farms in ElginTownship, Plymouth County, Iowa. In 1942 Edward Anthony Durband registered for the World War II draft. He was a 41 year old, self employed farmer whose mailing address was Route#3 LeMars, Iowa. His contact was listed as Nell Condon (mother's sister) of 307 Central Ave NW in LeMars. Edward was 5'-6'' in height, weighed 180 poiunds, had blue eyes, gray hair and a ruddy complexion. He signed as E. A. Durband on the 16th of February. In 1944, he was living in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee (according to family lore). He moved to Remsen, Iowa when he retired in 1971.

Edward, 73, died on a Wednesday at Floyd Valley hospital in LeMars, Plymouth County, Iowa. He had been In failing health for some time and entered the hospital three-weeks before his death. The funeral was held on Saturday at Saint Mary's Catholic church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. F. P. Schultes officiating. Edward was survived by wife Mary of Remsen; three-sons, a daughter; 17 grandchildren and a sister, Hyacinth Durband of Hollywood, California. He was preceded by his parents, a. brother, a sister and a son. Pallbearers were William Berkenpas, Kenneth Klave, Arvin Scheitler, Leonard Weber, Arthur Meis and Hollis Wills. The Fisch Funeral Home was in charge. 
Last Edited4 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S1975] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944.
  2. [S1975] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.

Theodore A. Nussbaum

M, (1902 - 1978)
Father*George Nussbaum (1864 - 1933)
Mother*Amelia Behnke Nussbaum (1875 - 1960)
Nickname Ted 
Birth*29 Dec 1902 Elgin Tp, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*6 Feb 1927 Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US); Bride=Julia Theresa Curtis Nussbaum3 
Death*2 Apr 1978 Elgin Tp, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Note*3 Apr 1978 obituary Le Mars (Iowa) Sentinel, Monday 3 April 1978.1 
Burial*5 Apr 1978 Saint Joseph cemetery, Struble, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1,4 
Biography* Theodore A. "Ted" Nussbaum, 1902-1978:
Ted was a first generation German-American and the fifth of seven sons. Born and raised on a farm in Elgin township, Plymouth County, Ted, with an 8th grade education, left the farm to work in Le Mars. In 1927 he married Julia Curtis in Le Mars and by 1930, he and Julia were renting at 135 First Avenue in the 2nd ward for $16/month. Ted was self-employed as a mechanic and auto garage operator. In 1940, Ted and Julia owned a $1,200 house (possibly at 326 Second Avenue NW). He worked 60-hours the week-ending 31 March 1940. In 1942, Ted registered for the World War II draft. He was 5'-10'' in height, weighed 212 lbs, had brown eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion. He signed Theodore A Nussbaum on the 16th of February. His auto repair business was located at 200 Central Avenue NE in Le Mars. In 1944, Ted was working as a defense worker in Minneapolis. He and Julia were living at 4733 Portland Avenue. By 1949, they were back in Plymouth County and the following year were living at 31 5th Avenue SE in Le Mars. Ted was managing a garage. Upon retirement they returned to the Nussbaum home farm on which he had made improvements over the years.

Ted, 75, died unexpectedly at home on a Sunday of an apparent heart attack. He was survived by his wife Julia; four daughters, 20-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ted was also survived by three-brothers, Conrad, George and Glen Nussbaum, all of Le Mars. He was preceded by his parents and brothers John, Ed and Clarence. The funeral was held on Wednesday at Saint James Catholic church in Le Mars with Rev. George McFadden officiating. Luedtke Funeral Home of Le Mars was in charge. 
Last Edited23 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.
  2. [S26] Social Security Death Index -1996 edition, version 1.30-.
  3. [S1975] Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  4. [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/

James John Murphy

M, (1904 - 1964)
Father*John P. Murphy (1854 - 1939)
Mother*Mary McGrath Murphy (1865 - 1941)
Birth*28 Sep 1904 Charter Oak, Crawford, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*25 Feb 1936 Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa (IA), United States (US); Bride=Mildred Celeste Curtis Murphy3 
Death*23 May 1964 Dade, Florida (FL), United States (US)4,5 
Burial*May 1964 Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota (SD), United States (US)6 
Biography* James John Murphy, 1904-1964:
James was the youngest of five children and the only son. His father John Murphy was a frst generation Irish American born in Pennsylvania. His mother Mary McGrath was a first generation Canadian-Irish born in Canada - her father was born in Ireland and her mother on Prince Edward Island. In 1910 the family was living with farmer James McGrath, a brother of James' mother Mary McGrath, in Soldier township, Crawford County, Iowa. By 1920, his father John had quit farming and was working as a carpenter. James completed four-years of college at Trinity College in Sioux City graduating in 1924. By 1925, the family was renting at 4333 Harrison in Sioux City, Woodbury County for $23/month. By 1930, James was living with three older sisters at 4201 Harrison in Sioux City. His sister Loretta owned the house. James was working as a painter in a truck factory. In 1936, James married Mildred Curtis at LeMars, Iowa. He was operating a confectionary business and living in Leeds, Iowa, a neighborhood of northeast Sioux City. By 1940, James and wife Mildred were renting at 312 Fifth Avenue SE in Independence, Buchanan County for $20/month. James was working as a traveling salesman for a retail bakery. In 1939, he worked 52-weeks and earned wages of $1,300. In 1952, when James registered for the World War II draft, he and Mildred were living at 609 Franklin in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. James was employed by U. S. Rubber Company Ordnance Division in Ankeny, Polk County. He was 5'-11'' tall, weighed 178 pounds, had blue eyes, brown hair and a light brown compleion. He signed James J. Murphy of February 16th. James enlisted and entered the U. S. Coast Guard (Port Security) at Saint Louis, Missouri on 25 September 1942. He was discharged on 22 December 1944 with the rank of Specialist 2nd class. On the 14th of January 1950, James applied for a bonus which was paid by the state of Iowa to those who served stateside in the military (including the U. S. Coast Guard) during the war. He was awarded $290. In April of 1950, James and family were living in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota. His widowed mother-in-law Anna Curtis was living with them. James was experimenting with raising minnows (fish). Mildred's mother Anna died in 1954. In 1959 Mildred and James moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

James, 59, died on a Saturday. On 28 May 1964, his widow Mildred, of 904 Ponce de Leon Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ordered a flat bronze marker with Latin cross from Willard Industries, Graham, North Carolina through the Dept of the Army, Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Washington, D.C. The marker was to be delivered to Calvary Cemetery, Sioux Cuty, Iowa where all necessary arrangements for its placement had been made.
(NOTE: James was apparently buried in the National cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota not in Calvary cemetery in Sioux City. What happened to the bronze marker is not known.) 
Last Edited17 Oct 2022

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