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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Maitland and Mavis C. (Leao) Hilderman, Vona



MAITLAND'S FAMILY

In 1900 Knox County, Indiana, Emery Helderman is 36, Ida Helderman 24 Wife, Maitland Helderman 3 Son, Ada Helderman 1 Daughter, Jennie Stiles 31 Boarder, and John Wheeler 17 Boarder.

Maitland Helderman registered for WWI in Vona, Colorado, born January 20, 1897 in Monroe City, Indiana, workin for himself. His reference was Emery Helderman, also of Vona.

Emery proved up a quarter in section 6, 11S 47W i 1918.

In 1920 Kit Carson County, Emery Helderman is 56, Ida Helderman 44 Wife, Lewis Helderman 15 Son, Gerald Helderman 13 Son, Miller Helderman 10 Son, Sadie Helderman 8 Daughter, Garnet Helderman 5 Daughter, Minnie Helderman 2 Daughter, and Magrrita Helderman 0 Daughter.

Emery proved up another in section 10, 11S 48W in 1923.

In 1930 Daviess County, Indiana, Emery Helderman 66 is farming, Ida D. Helderman 56 Wife, Arthur M. Helderman 20 Son, Sarah E. Helderman 18 Daughter, Garnett G. Helderman 16 Daughter, and Minnie E. Helderman 14 Daughter.

Emery A. Helderman BIRTH Jan 1864 Knox County, Indiana, DEATH 23 May 1946 Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana, BURIAL Mount Zion Cemetery Monroe City, Knox County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 24995920.

Ida Beatrice Jackson Helderman BIRTH 1874 Knox County, Indiana, DEATH 2 Feb 1948 Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, BURIAL Mount Zion Cemetery Monroe City, Knox County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 24996203.

LOUIS

Louis E. Helderman, 21, married Effie E. Leao on June 3, 1925 in Vona, Kit Carson County.
Robert was born in Daviess County, Indiana Mrch 11, 1926.

In 1930, Louis E. Helderman is farming, 25, Effie E. Helderman 24 Wife, Robert H. Helderman 4 Son, and May B. Helderman 0 Daughter.

In 1940, Louis Helderman 35 is farming, Effie Helderman 34 Wife, Robert Helderman 14 Son, Mae Helderman 10 Daughter, Edith Helderman 6 Daughter, and Vera Helderman 8/12 Daughter.
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Louis Emery Helderman registered for WWII in Vona, born May 8, 1904 in Wheatland, Indiana,
October 1946

In 1950 Vona precinct, Louis Helderman 45 is a section laborer on the railroad, Effie M. Helderman 44 Wife, Edith Louise Helderman 16 Daughter, Vera M. Helderman 10 Daughter, and Agnes Sarah Helderman 8 Daughter.

Louis Emery Helderman BIRTH 8 May 1904 Knox County, Indiana, DEATH 22 Apr 1993 Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Burlington, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 25119449.

Effie Emma Leao Helderman BIRTH 5 Oct 1905 South Dakota, DEATH 18 Feb 1989 Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 25119506.

(Charles' daughter - perhaps a brother or cousin of Daniel)

Robert Herman Helderman BIRTH 10 Apr 1926 Reeve Township, Daviess County, Indiana, DEATH 15 Sep 2000 Akron, Colorado, BURIAL Vona Cemetery Vona, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 95333493.

Mae Bernice Helderman Smith BIRTH 12 Dec 1929 Vona, Kit Carson County, Colorado, DEATH 5 Jan 2020 Brush, Colorado, BURIAL Vona Cemetery Vona, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 206093829.

Edith Louise Helderman Loutzenhiser BIRTH 23 Aug 1933 Kit Carson County, Colorado, DEATH Mar 2017 BURIAL Flagler Cemetery Flagler, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 177697669.
"Edith Louise Loutzenhiser was born on August 23rd, 1933 to Louise and Effie Helderman south of Vona, Co on the family farm. She grew up helping on the farm and always had to make sure her cow was milked before going to school. Edie moved with her family to town where her parents opened a dry goods store. She graduated from Vona High School and was a faithful member of the Vona Baptist Church as a young adult.
Edie married the love of her life, Willard Loutzenhiser on January 9th, 1955. They were married for sixty years until Willard passed away in 2015. To this union two children were born, Carolyn Louise, and Daniel Lee.
Edie and Willard lived a happy life. They lived north of Flagler when they were first married, then relocated to Colorado Springs, CO in 1960. Edie raised her children and was a housewife. For extra money she would iron the military service men's dress shirts for a dime each. They moved back to flagler in 1970 then shortly after that to Burlington. She got a job at Grace Manor as an aid for a short time until she became a cook at Burlington Middle School. For the next 21 years she would help with the cooking and serving of meals to many kids. After she was done serving lunch she would help Willard clean the school.
Her pride and joy was when she became a grandmother. She always had one of her grandchildren with her wherever she went. Edie's joy continued when she was blessed with four great-grandchildren; Brianna, Payten, Jonathan, and Fayth. They enjoyed putting puzzles together and watching cartoons with her. She also enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family.
Most of all Edie's heart belonged to her Lord and Savior. She dedicated her life to Him at a young age. She was a Sunday School teacher, youth group leader, and a counselor. She was a woman of strong faith that no one ever questioned. We will rejoice knowing she is in heaven.
Edie was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Loutzenhiser; her parents, Louis and Effie Helderman; brother, Robert Helderman; three brother in laws, Duane Charles, Dean Nichols, Harold O'brien; infant great grandson Samuel Stout.
She is survived by her children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters and families and six sister in laws and their families."

Vera Emma Helderman and Wayne E. Greenwood married on 19 Aug 1956 in Kit Carson County.

Wayne Everett Greenwood BIRTH 25 Sep 1931 Kit Carson County, Colorado, DEATH 10 Mar 2019 Tucson, Arizona, BURIAL Fairview Cemetery Burlington, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 197844154.
"Wayne Everett Greenwood was born September 25, 1931 to Russell and Grace (Wellman) Greenwood on the Orie Wellman homestead south of Stratton, CO. He was an only child.
He passed away on March 10, 2019 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 87.
Wayne attended school up to the 8th grade at First Central School in the country. He had to ride his horse every day in order to get there. When he started high school he moved to Stratton, Nebraska to live in town with his Uncle Harry and Aunt Marie Greenwood. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1949.
In 1952 Wayne enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Seoul, South Korea where he was the Quarter Master Supply Sargent and Division Issue Clerk. After he left Korea, Wayne returned to Fort Ord, CA to teach classes for the Army.
While in the Army, Wayne received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal K/2 BSS and United Nations Service Metal.
In 1954 Wayne returned home on a hardship discharge to help with the family ranching and farming business.
On January 19, 1956 he met the love of his life – Vera Helderman and they were married on August 19, 1956. In 1957 they built their 1st home together where it is currently south of Stratton.
On February 5, 1958 Wayne and Vera welcomed their first child Keith Wayne Greenwood. Then again on January 29, 1959 they welcomed their daughter Karen Greenwood (Cohen) into the family.
Wayne continued to ranch and farm with his father Russell and Vera by his side on their place south of Stratton. Later on Keith joined them, but later died in an automobile accident in November of 1981, which affected him deeply.
In 1982 Wayne joined St. Paul Lutheran Church and was baptized at the church in "Old Town." At this time Wayne and Vera would have lunch with Bob and Esther Young every Sunday after church where many a good time and a good laugh was had.
They also spent many years Square Dancing with good friends, traveling to Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and all over Colorado.
Wayne was active with the American Legion where he was Post 138 Commander at Stratton and also a District Commander. He also served as a Color guard member for parades and funeral services. Wayne served several terms on the Plains Water District which he enjoyed. When Keith and Karen were in school he was a Boy Scout Leader for Keith and he and Vera were FHA Chapter Parents for Karen, along with traveling to all of their sporting events.
Wayne enjoyed traveling to foreign countries with Vera and he took her on an Alaskan Cruise for their 50th Anniversary.
Wayne "semi"-retired in 1991-1992 and built a new home near Franktown, CO so he and Vera could be closer to Karen. In 1991 they joined a traveling square dance group, so they bought a 5th wheeler and eventually a motor home. A few years later they joined traveling camping group where they met several of their close friends.
In 1996 Karen had twin boys, Adam and Eric and he was beyond thrilled and a very proud "Gamp." He always said he was glad Karen had twins, "that way he and Vera would each have a baby to hold and not have to take turns."
Later on he and Vera joined the Senior Citizen Group in Elbert where they met many more lifelong friends.
In 1999 Wayne and Vera decided to move to Tucson, AZ as "Snowbirds." They wanted to be close to their grandsons, Karen and Doug.
Over the years several close friendships have been made in Arizona. Wayne and Vera have even traveled back east to visit them in their winter homes. These friends have also traveled to Franktown to see them.
On August 24, 2012 Wayne and Vera traveled to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado to be presented with the Centennial Farm Award.
In December Wayne was able to travel to Phoenix, Arizona to see Eric graduate from Arizona State University and to Flagstaff, Arizona to see Adam graduate from Northern Arizona University. It was his wish to see his grandsons graduate from college. He was a very proud "Gamp."
Wayne passed away on March 10, 2019 in Tucson, AZ at the age of 87.
He was preceded in death by his son Keith Greenwood and his parents, Russell and Grace Greenwood.
Wayne will be missed by friends and family. The love of his life for 62 ½ years – Vera, daughter Karen, her husband Doug and the lights of his life – Adam and Eric Cohen."


Gerald L. Helderman BIRTH 1906 DEATH 1985 BURIAL Fairhaven Memorial Park Santa Ana, Orange County, California, PLOT PWTER Lot-AA Sp-8 MEMORIAL ID 132752043.

Daisey Olive Helderman BIRTH 1903 DEATH 1989 BURIAL Fairhaven Memorial Park Santa Ana, Orange County, California, PLOT PWTER Lot-AA Sp-8 MEMORIAL ID 132752071.

Miller Helderman BIRTH 18 Jun 1909 Daviess County, Indiana, DEATH 11 Feb 1945 Philippines BURIAL Park Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 84163069.
"Killed on Luzon World War II."

October 1948 "The body of Pfc. Arthur Helderman, 36, who waa killed Feb. 11, 1945, on Luzon, will arrive 8 am Friday at Alexander Funeral home. He waa a member of the 3Sth Infantry Division and former employee of the Washington, Ind., Implement Company.
Survivors are: wife, Mrs. Grace Monroe Helderman, sisters Mrs. Ada Adama, Washington, Ind., Mrs. Minnie Harker, Montgomery, Ind., Mrs. Sadia Fitch and Mrs. Garnett Rodormel, Loogootee; brothers Louis, Vona, Col., Gerald, Santa Ana, Cal., and Maitland, Indiana."

Garnett Genieva Helderman Rodarmel BIRTH 14 May 1914 Kit Carson County, Colorado, DEATH 14 Aug 2006 Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana, BURIAL Alfordsville Cemetery Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 69801631.
Minnie married Delmar Louis Harker 1912-1993 in Pimiento, Indiana on December 31, 1938.
In 1940 Delmar Harker is 26, Minnie Harker 23 Wife.

Minnie Edith Helderman Harker BIRTH 9 Nov 1916 Kit Carson County, Colorado, DEATH 24 Jun 1983 Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana, BURIAL Old Union Cemetery Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 25136771.

"Ronnie Rees Harker, 67, Alfordsville. died at 2 p.m. Monday. Feb. 8, 2010, at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born at Alfordsville April 8, 1942, to Delmar and Minnie (Helderman) Harker. He married Joan Freyberger July 22, 1989.
Surviving are his wife, Joan Harker; a son, Tony Harker, Alfordsville; a daughter, Elizabeth Benefield, Washington: a stepson, Charles Freyberger, Alfordsville; four stepdaughters, Darlene Schmitt of Jasper, Myrna and Jill Freyberger, Alfordsville, and Elaine Craney, .... two sisters, Beverly Thompson and Patricia Ziegler, Alfordsville; two brothers, Isaac and Stephen Harker, Alfordsville; four grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren.
Mr. Harker attended Alfordsville United Methodist Church and had attended Alfordsville schools. He was a retired coal mine operator, trucker and farmer. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. His hobbies were his Honda trike, fishing and camping. He was a member of Goldwing."

Marita Fay Helderman BIRTH 30 Dec 1919 DEATH 8 Apr 1920 BURIAL Vona Cemetery Vona, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 95333452

MAVIS' FAMILY

In 1880 O'Brien County, Iowa, James H. Wilson is farming, 33, born in Canada, Cornelia C. Wilson 32 Wife, Maude E. Wilson 9 Daughter, Denver A. Wilson 5 Son, Royal S. Wilson 3 Son, and Ethel Wilson 2 Daughter.

In 1900 Minnehaha County, Daniel H. Leao is farming, born May 1861 in New York, Maude Leao 26 Wife, William Leao 9 Son, and Elsie Leao 7 Daughter.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Danial H. Leao 50, born in Canada, naturalized, Maud E. Leao 40 Wife, Elsie M. Leao 17 Daughter, Mavice Leao 4 Daughter, and Kenneth Leao 1 Adopted Son.


In 1920 Minnehaha County, South Dakota, D. H. Leao is a carpenter, 58, Maud Leao 49 Wife, Mavis Leao 13 Daughter, Herbert Tompson 21 Boarder, Evan Tompson 19 Boarder, and Lydia Evans 63 Boarder.


Mavis C. Leao, 18, married Maitland Heiderman on April 5, 1925 in Vona, Kit Carson County.

In 1940 Kit Carson County, Maitland Hilderman is farming, 43, born in Indiana, Maris Hilderman 33 Wife, Alice Hilderman 13 Daughter, Ruth Hilderman 11 Daughter, and Emery Hilderman 5 Son.

Mavis Catherine Leao Helderman BIRTH 29 May 1907 South Dakota, DEATH 8 May 1947 Daviess County, Indiana, BURIAL Alfordsville Cemetery Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 25119130.

Maitland Helderman BIRTH 20 Jan 1897 Monroe City, Knox County, Indiana, DEATH 27 Jan 1985 Montgomery, Daviess County, Indiana, BURIAL Alfordsville Cemetery Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 25119069.

Ruth Elaine Helderman Mills BIRTH 15 Mar 1929 Colorado, DEATH 23 Feb 2016 BURIAL Alfordsville Cemetery Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 42114166.

Emery Lee Helderman Sr. BIRTH 7 Sep 1934 DEATH 14 Sep 2008 BURIAL Alfordsville Cemetery Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 69782533 .

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