Priscilla Koehn1

F, #2642, b. 21 Oct 1924, d. 31 Mar 2007
FatherJoel Koehn2 b. 12 May 1886, d. 10 Jan 1969
MotherHelena Yost2 b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 28 May 1963
Married Name Her married name was Yost. 
Birth*21 Oct 1924 Priscilla Koehn was born on 21 Oct 1924 at Merced, CA.2,1,3 
Marriage*7 Nov 1942 She married Leonard Wayne Yost, son of Peter Norman Yost and Esther Dirks, on 7 Nov 1942 at Reno, Washoe, NV.2 
Divorce* Priscilla Koehn and Leonard Wayne Yost were divorced.2 
Address*31 Mar 2007  As of 31 Mar 2007, the address of Priscilla Koehn was Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, 95355.1 
Death*31 Mar 2007 She died on 31 Mar 2007 at age 82.1 

Family

Leonard Wayne Yost b. 23 May 1923, d. 14 May 1995

Citations

  1. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Lydia Jantz

F, #2653, b. 22 Jul 1893, d. 21 Jan 1983
FatherPeter Jantz1
MotherHelena Smith1
Note* Lydia Jantz Died at Grace Nursing Home, Livingston at age 89. Usual residence 6897 Cottage, Winton. Informant Geneva Heppner, daughter. Death Cert in Vol 52 pg 10, Merced County Records.1 
Married Name Her married name was Dirks. 
Birth*22 Jul 1893 She was born on 22 Jul 1893 at Moundridge, McPherson, KS.1,2,3 
Birth22 Jul 1894 She was born on 22 Jul 1894.4 
Marriage*17 Jan 1912 She married Frank Jacob Dirks, son of Jacob Heinrich Dirks and Susanna Unruh, on 17 Jan 1912 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2 
Divorce* Lydia Jantz and Frank Jacob Dirks were divorced.1 
Address*21 Jan 1983  As of 21 Jan 1983, the address of Lydia Jantz was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.4 
Death*21 Jan 1983 She died on 21 Jan 1983 at Livingston, Merced, CA, at age 89.1,4,3 
Burial*25 Jan 1983 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Frank Jacob Dirks b. 9 Oct 1887, d. 17 May 1945
Marriage*17 Jan 1912 She married Frank Jacob Dirks, son of Jacob Heinrich Dirks and Susanna Unruh, on 17 Jan 1912 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2 
Divorce* Lydia Jantz and Frank Jacob Dirks were divorced.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  4. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).

Erma Mildred Dirks

F, #2655, b. 16 Jul 1914, d. 21 Sep 1995
FatherFrank Jacob Dirks1 b. 9 Oct 1887, d. 17 May 1945
MotherLydia Jantz1 b. 22 Jul 1893, d. 21 Jan 1983
Married Name Her married name was Brown. 
Birth*16 Jul 1914 Erma Mildred Dirks was born on 16 Jul 1914 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*6 Aug 1934 She married Lenard S Brown on 6 Aug 1934 at Modesto, Stanislaus, CA.1 
Address*21 Sep 1995  As of 21 Sep 1995, the address of Erma Mildred Dirks was Winton, Merced, CA, 95388.2 
Death*21 Sep 1995 She died on 21 Sep 1995 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 81.1,2,3 
Burial*27 Sep 1995 She was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Family

Lenard S Brown b. 17 Dec 1907, d. 1987

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  3. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  4. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Zelma Zelda Dirks

F, #2657, b. 27 Nov 1919, d. 4 Jun 2007
FatherFrank Jacob Dirks1 b. 9 Oct 1887, d. 17 May 1945
MotherLydia Jantz1 b. 22 Jul 1893, d. 21 Jan 1983
Married Name Her married name was Heppner. 
Birth*27 Nov 1919 Zelma Zelda Dirks was born on 27 Nov 1919 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1,2,3,4,5 
Address*4 Jun 2007  As of 4 Jun 2007, the address of Zelma Zelda Dirks was Winton, Merced, CA.3 
Death*4 Jun 2007 She died on 4 Jun 2007 at age 87.3,4 
Burial* She was buried at Winton Cemetery District, Block 34 - Lot 263, Winton, Merced, CA.4

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  4. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  5. [S1307] FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940, index and images, FamilySearch (n.p.: n.pub.), Enumeration District 24-34, sheet 1A. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edward Heppner

M, #2658, b. 27 May 1908, d. 26 Jan 1990
FatherJacob Hoeppner1,2 b. 14 Aug 1856, d. 26 Apr 1920
Note* Edward Heppner Death Cert in Vol 72 pg 738, Merced County Records. Lived 78 years in Merced County.1 
Birth*27 May 1908 He was born on 27 May 1908 at Hillsboro, Marion, KS.1,3,4 
Death*26 Jan 1990 He died on 26 Jan 1990 at Atwater, Merced, CA, at age 81.1,3,4 
Burial*30 Jan 1990 He was buried Winton, Merced, CA.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S663] Lydia Wedell, Messenger of Truth, unknown location, 11 Jul 1984. Hereinafter cited as Messenger of Truth.
  3. [S732] California Death Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi. Hereinafter cited as CA Death Records.
  4. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).

Marian Louise Dirks

F, #2670, b. 24 Dec 1922
FatherJacob K Dirks1 b. 18 Nov 1897
MotherRuth Penner1 b. 6 Apr 1900
Married Name Her married name was Johnson. 
Married Name Her married name was McKee. 
Birth*24 Dec 1922 Marian Louise Dirks was born on 24 Dec 1922 at Newton, Harvey, KS.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Kenneth Ray Dirks

M, #2671, b. 11 Feb 1925
FatherJacob K Dirks1 b. 18 Nov 1897
MotherRuth Penner1 b. 6 Apr 1900
Birth*11 Feb 1925 Kenneth Ray Dirks was born on 11 Feb 1925 at Newton, Harvey, KS.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Ida Mae Dirks

F, #2675, b. 4 May 1892, d. 2 Oct 1975
FatherGerhard J Dirks1 b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 4 May 1937
MotherJulia Jantz1 b. 9 Oct 1871, d. 21 Apr 1915
Note* Ida Mae Dirks Obituary in 'Messenger of Truth' Vol 74 No 22, October 29, 1975.1 
Married Name Her married name was Koehn. 
Birth*4 May 1892 She was born on 4 May 1892 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Marriage*21 Dec 1913 She married Joseph P Koehn on 21 Dec 1913 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Death*2 Oct 1975 Ida Mae Dirks died on 2 Oct 1975 at Dodge City, Ford, KS, at age 83.1 
Burial*4 Oct 1975 She was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 

Family

Joseph P Koehn b. 7 Oct 1888, d. 24 May 1942
Child

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Joseph P Koehn

M, #2685, b. 7 Oct 1888, d. 24 May 1942
Birth*7 Oct 1888 Joseph P Koehn was born on 7 Oct 1888 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Marriage*21 Dec 1913 He married Ida Mae Dirks, daughter of Gerhard J Dirks and Julia Jantz, on 21 Dec 1913 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Death*24 May 1942 Joseph P Koehn died on 24 May 1942 at Garden City, Finney, KS, at age 53.1 

Family

Ida Mae Dirks b. 4 May 1892, d. 2 Oct 1975
Child

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Jacob Koehn

M, #2686, b. 19 Nov 1914, d. 6 Feb 1996
FatherJoseph P Koehn1 b. 7 Oct 1888, d. 24 May 1942
MotherIda Mae Dirks1 b. 4 May 1892, d. 2 Oct 1975
Note* Jacob Koehn Had one daughter and 12 foster children. Burial in church cemetery at the Montezuma Mennonite Church. Obituary in 'Messenger of Truth' Vol 95 No 5, March 6, 1996.1 
Birth*19 Nov 1914 He was born on 19 Nov 1914 at Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 
Death*6 Feb 1996 He died on 6 Feb 1996 at Montezuma, Gray, KS, at age 81.1 
Burial*8 Feb 1996 He was buried Montezuma, Gray, KS.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

David F Koehn1

M, #2769, b. 2 Jul 1916, d. 1 Oct 1990
FatherFrank L Koehn2 b. 19 Feb 1885, d. 4 Nov 1964
MotherSusan Dirks2 b. 11 Jun 1889, d. 14 Dec 1969
Birth*2 Jul 1916 David F Koehn was born on 2 Jul 1916 at Winton, Merced, CA.3,2,4,5,1,6 
Address*1 Oct 1990  As of 1 Oct 1990, the address of David F Koehn was Garden City, Finney, KS, 67846.5 
Death*1 Oct 1990 He died on 1 Oct 1990 at age 74.3,5,4 
Burial* He was buried at North Mennonite Cemetery, Montezuma, Gray, KS.3,4

Citations

  1. [S882] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1920 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Winton, Merced, CA. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S1001] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address; unknown reader.
  4. [S1045] Find a Grave Web Site, online http://www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave Web Site.
  5. [S347] Social Security Death Index (SSDI), 285-32-9671 (Baltimore, MD: United States Social Security Administration). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index (SSDI).
  6. [S883] Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest or FamilySearch.org, 1930 United States Federal Census (n.p.: n.pub.), Copeland Township, Gray, KS. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Betty Rozanne Wedel

F, #2778, b. 27 Mar 1944, d. 27 Nov 1963
Note* Betty Rozanne Wedel Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 62 No 26, December 25, 1963.1 
Birth*27 Mar 1944 She was born on 27 Mar 1944 at Garden City, Finney, KS.1 
Death*27 Nov 1963 She died on 27 Nov 1963 at Dodge City, Ford, KS, at age 19.1 
Burial*30 Nov 1963 She was buried Copeland, Gray, KS.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Irvin Wadel

M, #2847, b. 10 Mar 1905, d. 30 Dec 1967
FatherDavid D Wadel1 b. 30 Sep 1870, d. 10 May 1938
MotherLena Jantz1 b. 12 May 1879, d. 19 Nov 1961
Note* Irvin Wadel Occupation in 1946 - Waymaster. Obituary in Messenger of Truth Vol 67 No 3, January 31, 1968. Served in US Navy in WWII. Married in Merced, CA, lived here for a time, then moved to Newton, Kansas. Last 6 years of his life, lived in Halstead, Kansas. Married for 21 years. Had 3 sons.1 
Birth*10 Mar 1905 He was born on 10 Mar 1905 at Durham, Marion, KS.1 
Death*30 Dec 1967 He died on 30 Dec 1967 at Halstead, Harvey, KS, at age 62.1 
Burial*3 Jan 1968 He was buried Greensburg, Kiowa, KS.1 

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Helena Dirks

F, #3006, b. 15 Aug 1850, d. 1 Apr 1933
FatherBenjamin B Dirks1 b. 26 Dec 1820, d. 22 Mar 1853
MotherCatharina Unruh1 b. 29 Mar 1823, d. 6 Nov 1852
Note* Helena Dirks Certificate of Death, State of Kansas #2852. Obituary, April 6, 1933, 'The Pawnee Rock Herald'.1 
Married Name Her married name was Unruh. 
Birth*15 Aug 1850 She was born on 15 Aug 1850 at Russia.1 
Marriage*8 Nov 1870 She married Barney P Unruh, son of Peter Unruh, on 8 Nov 1870 at Russia.1 
Death*1 Apr 1933 Helena Dirks died on 1 Apr 1933 at Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS, at age 82.1 
Burial*3 Apr 1933 She was buried Pawnee Rock, Barton, KS.1 

Family

Barney P Unruh b. 13 Jul 1844, d. 12 Dec 1914
Children
  • Benjamin B Unruh1 b. 1873, d. 22 Aug 1939
  • Jacob B Unruh1 b. Aug 1874, d. 1950
  • Katie Unruh1 b. Aug 1877, d. 1956
  • Henry Unruh1 b. Sep 1880, d. 1963
  • Susie Unruh+1 b. 12 Feb 1882, d. 14 Mar 1962
  • Anna Unruh1 b. 4 Jan 1884, d. 24 Aug 1958
  • Lizzie Unruh1 b. Aug 1886, d. 11 Nov 1947
  • Carrie Unruh1 b. Jan 1888, d. 1912
  • Lena Unruh1 b. 7 Jan 1890, d. 8 Feb 1962

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Benjamin B Dirks

M, #3007, b. 26 Dec 1820, d. 22 Mar 1853
FatherBenjamin J Dirks1 b. 10 Jan 1781, d. 3 Mar 1853
MotherKatharina Koehn1
Birth*26 Dec 1820 Benjamin B Dirks was born on 26 Dec 1820 at Karlswalde, Russia.1 
Death*22 Mar 1853 He died on 22 Mar 1853 at Karlswalde, Russia, at age 32.1 

Family

Catharina Unruh b. 29 Mar 1823, d. 6 Nov 1852
Children
  • Catharina Dirks1
  • Fredrick Dirks1
  • Johnn Dirks1
  • Susanna Dirks1
  • Helena Dirks+1 b. 15 Aug 1850, d. 1 Apr 1933

Citations

  1. [S607] Unknown compiler, compiler, "A GED file received from ????? on various Mennonite families in California"; Ancestral File unknown repository, unknown repository address.