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Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers

M, #6751, b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Conrad Riechers (b. 26 December 1850, d. 8 February 1931)
Mother*Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene (b. 9 December 1860, d. 22 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)

Daughter*Eunice Riechers
Daughter*Lorena Riechers (b. 26 November 1919, d. 1 July 1984)
Son*Norman Riechers (b. 29 November 1921, d. October 1979)
Son*Lester C. Riechers (b. 9 October 1923, d. 3 March 1993)
Son*Wendell Riechers (b. 22 February 1930, d. 15 April 1995)

Biography

Birth7 September 1892Birth: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers was born on 7 September 1892 in Washington Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage30 November 1918Marriage: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers and Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz were married on 30 November 1918 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Death2 April 1945Death: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers died on 2 April 1945 at age 52 in Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesB.2
BurialBurial: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers was buried in Yellowhead Township, Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Baptism2 October 1892Baptism: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers was baptized on 2 October 1892 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Census1920Census: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers appeared in the census in 1920 in Washington Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S323] St. Johns Luth. Church Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co. IL Confirmation Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S324] St. Johns Luth. Church Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz

F, #6752, b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*August Guritz (b. 22 February 1856, d. 8 April 1926)
Mother*Dorothea Ohlenkamp (b. 3 October 1855, d. 5 January 1930)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers (b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945)

Daughter*Eunice Riechers
Daughter*Lorena Riechers (b. 26 November 1919, d. 1 July 1984)
Son*Norman Riechers (b. 29 November 1921, d. October 1979)
Son*Lester C. Riechers (b. 9 October 1923, d. 3 March 1993)
Son*Wendell Riechers (b. 22 February 1930, d. 15 April 1995)

Biography

Birth21 July 1899Birth: Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz was born on 21 July 1899 in Lowell, Lake, Indiana, United StatesB.1
Marriage30 November 1918Marriage: Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers and Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz were married on 30 November 1918 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death8 July 1985Death: Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz died on 8 July 1985 at age 85 in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesB.2,1
NameDorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz was also known as Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Riechers.1
Baptism20 August 1899Baptism: Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz was baptized on 20 August 1899 at St Johns UCC ChurchB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S345] Obituary Beecher Herald Jul 10, 1985; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S341] St. Johns UCC, Beecher Will Co. IL, The People Of, by Rev. David McDonald 1997; provided by Karen Rowe

Dorothea Ohlenkamp

F, #6753, b. 3 October 1855, d. 5 January 1930
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: August Guritz (b. 22 February 1856, d. 8 April 1926)

Daughter*Ida Guritz+ (b. 29 May 1889, d. 1930)
Daughter*Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz+ (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)

Biography

Birth3 October 1855Birth: Dorothea Ohlenkamp was born on 3 October 1855.1,2
Marriage21 November 1879Marriage: August Guritz and Dorothea Ohlenkamp were married on 21 November 1879 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.2,3
Death5 January 1930Death: Dorothea Ohlenkamp died on 5 January 1930 at age 74.1,2
BurialBurial: Dorothea Ohlenkamp was buried in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
NameDorothea Ohlenkamp was also known as Dorothea Guritz.2

Citations

  1. [S284] Beecher Cemetery Readings, Will Co, IL, Compiled by W.L. Eilrich, Sept 1992; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S400] Bring Many Names; The People of Saint John's United Church of Christ, Beecher, Will County, Illinois; 1997; by The Reverend David McDonald

August Guritz

M, #6754, b. 22 February 1856, d. 8 April 1926
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Dorothea Ohlenkamp (b. 3 October 1855, d. 5 January 1930)

Daughter*Ida Guritz+ (b. 29 May 1889, d. 1930)
Daughter*Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz+ (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)

Biography

Birth22 February 1856Birth: August Guritz was born on 22 February 1856.1,2
Marriage21 November 1879Marriage: August Guritz and Dorothea Ohlenkamp were married on 21 November 1879 in Lake, Indiana, United StatesB+.2,3
Death8 April 1926Death: August Guritz died on 8 April 1926 at age 70.1,2
BurialBurial: August Guritz was buried in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S284] Beecher Cemetery Readings, Will Co, IL, Compiled by W.L. Eilrich, Sept 1992; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S400] Bring Many Names; The People of Saint John's United Church of Christ, Beecher, Will County, Illinois; 1997; by The Reverend David McDonald

Lester C. Riechers

M, #6755, b. 9 October 1923, d. 3 March 1993
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers (b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945)
Mother*Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth9 October 1923Birth: Lester C. Riechers was born on 9 October 1923.1,2,2
Death3 March 1993Death: Lester C. Riechers died on 3 March 1993 at age 69 in Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,2

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Norman Riechers

M, #6757, b. 29 November 1921, d. October 1979
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers (b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945)
Mother*Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth29 November 1921Birth: Norman Riechers was born on 29 November 1921.1,2,2
DeathOctober 1979Death: Norman Riechers died in October 1979 at age 57.1,2,2

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Wendell Riechers

M, #6758, b. 22 February 1930, d. 15 April 1995
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers (b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945)
Mother*Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth22 February 1930Birth: Wendell Riechers was born on 22 February 1930.1,2,2
Death15 April 1995Death: Wendell Riechers died on 15 April 1995 at age 65 in Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,2

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Eunice Riechers

F, #6760
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers (b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945)
Mother*Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Myron Albers

Biography

MarriageMarriage: Myron Albers and Eunice Riechers were married.1
NameEunice Riechers was also known as Eunice Albers.1
Residence1990Residence: Eunice Riechers lived in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB, in 1990.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Myron Albers

M, #6761
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Edward H. Albers (b. 27 March 1887, d. July 1975)
Mother*Ida Guritz (b. 29 May 1889, d. 1930)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Eunice Riechers

Biography

MarriageMarriage: Myron Albers and Eunice Riechers were married.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Ida Guritz

F, #6762, b. 29 May 1889, d. 1930
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*August Guritz (b. 22 February 1856, d. 8 April 1926)
Mother*Dorothea Ohlenkamp (b. 3 October 1855, d. 5 January 1930)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Edward H. Albers (b. 27 March 1887, d. July 1975)

Son*Myron Albers

Biography

Birth29 May 1889Birth: Ida Guritz was born on 29 May 1889.1,2
MarriageMarriage: Edward H. Albers and Ida Guritz were married.1
Death1930Death: Ida Guritz died in 1930 at age ~41.3,1
BurialBurial: Ida Guritz was buried in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
NameIda Guritz was also known as Ida Albers.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S400] Bring Many Names; The People of Saint John's United Church of Christ, Beecher, Will County, Illinois; 1997; by The Reverend David McDonald
  3. [S284] Beecher Cemetery Readings, Will Co, IL, Compiled by W.L. Eilrich, Sept 1992; provided by Karen Rowe

Edward H. Albers

M, #6763, b. 27 March 1887, d. July 1975
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Ida Guritz (b. 29 May 1889, d. 1930)

Son*Myron Albers

Biography

Birth27 March 1887Birth: Edward H. Albers was born on 27 March 1887 in Will Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
MarriageMarriage: Edward H. Albers and Ida Guritz were married.1
DeathJuly 1975Death: Edward H. Albers died in July 1975 at age 88 in Momence, Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesB.4,1,5
BurialBurial: Edward H. Albers was buried in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, was just 1887
  3. [S1014] WW1 Draft Registration
  4. [S284] Beecher Cemetery Readings, Will Co, IL, Compiled by W.L. Eilrich, Sept 1992; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, was just 1975 - no location

Lorena Riechers

F, #6764, b. 26 November 1919, d. 1 July 1984
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Wilhelm Heinrich Friedrich Riechers (b. 7 September 1892, d. 2 April 1945)
Mother*Dorothea (Dorothy) Elise Louise Guritz (b. 21 July 1899, d. 8 July 1985)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Biography

Birth26 November 1919Birth: Lorena Riechers was born on 26 November 1919 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Death1 July 1984Death: Lorena Riechers died on 1 July 1984 at age 64 in Grant Park, Kankakee, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,2
NameLorena Riechers was also known as Lorena Menke.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers

M, #6771, b. 7 April 1894, d. 26 August 1929
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Conrad Riechers (b. 26 December 1850, d. 8 February 1931)
Mother*Mathilde Caroline Louise Engel Fiene (b. 9 December 1860, d. 22 March 1924)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann (b. 2 January 1895, d. 12 February 1985)

Daughter*Marcella Riechers (b. July 1917)
Son*Merritt Riechers (b. 26 March 1920)
Son*Wayne Riechers (b. 20 January 1923)

Biography

Birth7 April 1894Birth: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers was born on 7 April 1894 in Washington Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage19 November 1916Marriage: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers and Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann were married on 19 November 1916 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death26 August 1929Death: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers died on 26 August 1929 at age 35 at St James HospitalB in Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB. of stomach trouble2
BurialBurial: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers was buried in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Baptism29 April 1894Baptism: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers was baptized on 29 April 1894 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle LakeB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
Census1920Census: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers appeared in the census in 1920 in Washington Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S323] St. Johns Luth. Church Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co. IL Confirmation Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S388] Beecher Herald Newspaper Article 'Backward'; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S324] St. Johns Luth. Church Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann

F, #6772, b. 2 January 1895, d. 12 February 1985
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Heinrich Wehrmann (b. 1861, d. 1947)
Mother*Bertha Paulsen (b. 1866, d. 1947)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers (b. 7 April 1894, d. 26 August 1929)

Daughter*Marcella Riechers (b. July 1917)
Son*Merritt Riechers (b. 26 March 1920)
Son*Wayne Riechers (b. 20 January 1923)

Biography

Birth2 January 1895Birth: Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann was born on 2 January 1895 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage19 November 1916Marriage: Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers and Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann were married on 19 November 1916 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,1
Death12 February 1985Death: Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann died on 12 February 1985 at age 90 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,5
NameMina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann was also known as Mina Louise Caroline Emma Riechers.1
Baptism10 February 1895Baptism: Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann was baptized on 10 February 1895 at St Johns UCC ChurchB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S341] St. Johns UCC, Beecher Will Co. IL, The People Of, by Rev. David McDonald 1997; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  4. [S388] Beecher Herald Newspaper Article 'Backward'; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Was date, no place

Bertha Paulsen

F, #6773, b. 1866, d. 1947
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Heinrich Wehrmann (b. 1861, d. 1947)

Daughter*Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann+ (b. 2 January 1895, d. 12 February 1985)

Biography

Birth1866Birth: Bertha Paulsen was born in 1866.1,2
Marriage28 October 1886Marriage: Heinrich Wehrmann and Bertha Paulsen were married on 28 October 1886 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Death1947Death: Bertha Paulsen died in 1947 at age ~81 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
BurialBurial: Bertha Paulsen was buried in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
NameBertha Paulsen was also known as Bertha Wehrmann.2

Citations

  1. [S341] St. Johns UCC, Beecher Will Co. IL, The People Of, by Rev. David McDonald 1997; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S284] Beecher Cemetery Readings, Will Co, IL, Compiled by W.L. Eilrich, Sept 1992; provided by Karen Rowe

Heinrich Wehrmann

M, #6774, b. 1861, d. 1947
Last Edited14 April 2023
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Bertha Paulsen (b. 1866, d. 1947)

Daughter*Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann+ (b. 2 January 1895, d. 12 February 1985)

Biography

Birth1861Birth: Heinrich Wehrmann was born in 1861.1,2
Marriage28 October 1886Marriage: Heinrich Wehrmann and Bertha Paulsen were married on 28 October 1886 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Death1947Death: Heinrich Wehrmann died in 1947 at age ~86 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
BurialBurial: Heinrich Wehrmann was buried in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2

Citations

  1. [S341] St. Johns UCC, Beecher Will Co. IL, The People Of, by Rev. David McDonald 1997; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S284] Beecher Cemetery Readings, Will Co, IL, Compiled by W.L. Eilrich, Sept 1992; provided by Karen Rowe

Marcella Riechers

F, #6775, b. July 1917
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesBremer Descendency Chart

Parents

Father*Friedrich (Fred) Conrad Riechers (b. 7 April 1894, d. 26 August 1929)
Mother*Mina Louise Caroline Emma Wehrmann (b. 2 January 1895, d. 12 February 1985)
Interactive Pedigree Chart

Family: Louis Hameister (d. before 1990)

Biography

BirthJuly 1917Birth: Marcella Riechers was born in July 1917.1,2
MarriageMarriage: Louis Hameister and Marcella Riechers were married.2
NameMarcella Riechers was also known as Marcella Hameister.2
Residence1985Residence: Marcella Riechers lived at 603 Indiana AvB in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB, in 1985. She helped compile the Illinois Conrad Riechers family histories.

Citations

  1. [S344] Prairie Farmer's Reliable Directory of Farmers and Breeders, Will and Southern Cook Counties, Illinois 1918; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
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