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Jonathan Zook, Thurman

In Thurman precinct - then Arapahoe County - in 1900, Jonathan S. Zook is 52, Barbara Zook 44, Amy (Emma) L. Zook 23, John J. Zook 19, Susanna Zook 17, Mattie A. Zook 15, Joseph Zook 13, Leah Zook 10, Levina Zook 7, Fanny Zook 5, and Barbara Zook 10 months.


"Jonathan S. Zook was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Sept. 12, 1847; died at his home near Thurman, Colo., Sept. 12, 1934; aged 87 y.
In Feb., 1876, he was united in marriage to Barbara Reber. To this union were born 9 children, 7 daughters and 2 sons. His wife, 1 son and 4 daughters have preceded him in death. At the age of 19 years he joined the Mennonite Church. He was for many years out of fellowship but two years ago he again made his peace with God and the Church and died rejoicing in his salvation. He leaves to mourn his departure 3 daughters and 1 son (Emma Wright, Thurman, Colo.; Susie Mills, Maybelle, Colo.; Fanny Pangborn, Burlington, Colo.; and Joseph Zook, Shaw, Colo.), 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by N. M. Birky. Text, Rom. 6:23. Interment at the Mennonite Cemetery near Thurman, Colo."

MATTIE

In 1910 Lincoln County, Colorado, Will A. Holden is farming, 29, born in Iowa, living alone.

Mattie Zook is in Lincoln County in 1910, living alone, 25, born in IOwa, no occupation.

Mattie Zook and William Holden married on March 6, 1913 in Lincoln County.

Will Alvin Holden registered for WWI in Flagler, Colorado, farming, born July 24, 1880, nearest relative Elen "Halden" of Flagler.

In 1920 Lincoln County, William is married, 39, living alone.

"Marie" Holden is in Lincoln County in 1920, single, 35, with Leona 6 and Geneva 5.

1921 Lincoln County "The Clerk was instructed to authorize Sam Dumbauld, Shaw, Colo., to sell to Mrs. Mattie Holden groceries not to exceed $10.00. The Clerk was also instructed to give Mrs. Holden an order for $10.00 to purchase fuel."

Mattie is buried in Thurman " Mattie Ann Holden, daughter of Jonathan and Barbara Zook was born in Wayland, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1884; died at her father's home near Thurman, Colo., Nov. 23, 1927. In 1923 she was married to William Holden. To this union were born two daughters, who with her father, 1 brother, and three sisters remain to mourn her departure. Her husband, mother, one brother, and three sisters preceded her to the spirit world."

Geneva Mae Holden was born in Lincoln County October 27, 1914, a maid in 1930 Wray, Colorado for George W. and Martha J. Short. She married Jack Kouba on October 27, 1936 in Yuma County, Colorado.

LEVINA

Levina Zook and Alva McCracken married on December 6, 1916 in Washington County.

They're living with her parents in 1920 Washington COunty, Alva and Lavina both 27, BUddie newborn.



Levina Zook McCracken 1892-1926 is buried in Thurman # 40810973.

Alva William McCracken, born 28 Jul 1896 in Oklahoma, died 1 Mar 1967 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, Burial Akron Cemetery , Washington County, Colorado, Memorial ID # 23909739
"Alva William McCracken husband of Audrey Blanche Kinnison(McCracken)"

Audrey Blanche McCracken. Daughter of Raymond A Kinnison and Kathleen D Dolan (Kinnison) is also buried there 1911-1955, # 23909620

In 1930: Thurman, Washington, Colorado, Frank M. Mccracken is 62, Mollie Mccracken 58, Frank Mccracken 20, Wilda Mccracken 11, Buck Mccracken 24, Allen Mccracken 22, Buddy Mccracken 11, and granddaughter Opal Mccracken 8, Colorado.
Bud McCracken is a nephew of Chas Barflement 36 or Edna 26 in 1930 Washington County.

In 1956 Bud was called for jury duty in Morgan County, Colorado.

" Bud McCracken 18 Feb 1919 - 16 Mar 2001 is buried in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Memorial ID 68209206. " Spouse: Hazle Mae McCracken 1914–2013"

THANKS TO THE LOSHBAUGH FAMILY:
"Howard Marvin Loshbaugh : September 27, 1915 at McCook, Nebraska, died February 25, 1982 at Cambridge, Nebraska, buried McCook.
"Howard Marvin Loshbaugh, b. 27 Sept. 1915, McCook, Red Willow co., Nebr.; son of Ahnon Leonard Loshbaugh and Gertrude Euphemia Young. Served in U. S. Army, in the European Theatre of action during World War 11 from 1962 to 1965. He was employed as Clerk by the Burlington Railroad Co., in Brush, Colo., and at McCook, Nebr., where he made his home after transferring from Brush in 1958. Howard was a double-cousin to the children of Walter Dwight Young and Hattie Jeannette Loshbaugh. Following the death of his mother when he was six weeks old, he was nursed by his Aunt Hattie who then had a four-mouth old son, Leo. He was raised by Dwight and Hattie as a beloved "brother" to their children. He was killed in a traffic accident on the 25th of Feb. 1982 when the pickup truck he was driving was hit head-on by a car crossing over into his lane. Howard died at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Nebr. shortly after the accident without gaining consciousness. Funeral services were held on I March, at the United Memorial Methodist Church of McCook of which he was an active member and Sunday School teacher. Burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook. He was married at Brush, Morgan co., Colo. on 6 May 1941 to: WIFE -- Opal Marie McCracken, b. 6 May 1922 at Lindon, Washington co., Colo., dau. of Alva William McCracken and Levina Zook. Alva was son of Frank McCracken and Maud Henry. The father of Lavina Zook had a long, white beard and a wooden leg.

"(1) Marvin David Loshbaugh, b. 6 June 1942, Brush, Morgan County, Colo.; md Rita Madeleine Bouffe',
(2) Richard Allan Loshbaugh, b. 21 Feb. 1947, Brush, Colo.; md. Christine Messinger.
(3) Lana Dee Loshbaugh, b. 16 Oct. 1949, Brush, Colo.; md. Douglas Robert Owens.
(4) Carol Ann Loshbaugh, b. 13 May 1952, Brush., Colo.; md. (I st) John Williams; (2nd) Kurt Siats.
(5) Robert Boyd Loshbaugh, b. 4 Oct. 1959, McCook, Nebr.
(6) Judy Lynn Loshbaugh, b. 18 Sept. 1961, McCook, Nebr. "

March 1946 Brush, Colorado
Brush Colorado: "October 13, 1949, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loshbaugh."

"May 13, 1952 "Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loshbaugh. Brush, girl. "

October 1953 Brush "Mrs. Howard Loshbaugh honored her daughter, Lana Dee, in observance of her fourth birthday anniversary Friday afternoon."

Opal Marie Loshbaugh Widowed, born 6 May 1922 at Lindon, Colorado, Residence: New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, died 3 Dec 2006 in New Ulm.
Cemetery: Memorial Park, Mc Cook, Nebraska.
Informant: Lana Owens, Daughter.
Father: Alva William Mc Cracken Mother: Levina Mc Cracken
Opal Marie Loshbaugh, 84, of New Ulm, Minn., died Sunday (Dec. 3, 2006) at her home.
She was born on May 6, 1922, in Lindon, Colo., to Alva William and Levina (Zook) McCracken. She graduated from the Lindon High School.
On May 6, 1941, she was united in marriage to Howard Loshbaugh in Brush, Colo. She was a devoted wife and mother. She spent many years as a daycare provider. When her children were older, she worked for McCook City Schools and the Community Hospital in McCook. She enjoyed playing cards, Scrabble, gardening, baking, cooking and being a homemaker.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Ulm.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lana and Doug Owens of New Ulm, Carol and Kurt Siats of St. Charles, Miss., and Judy and Bart Bieker of Webster City, Iowa; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Chris Loshbaugh of Irvine, Calif., and Bob and Renalle Loshbaugh of McCook; a daughter-in-law, Rita Loshbaugh of Hudson, N.H.; eighteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Jo McCracken of Yuma, Colo.; and a sister-in-law, Hazle McCracken of Fort Morgan, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Loshbaugh; a son, Marvin Loshbaugh; and a brother, Bud McCracken.
Funeral services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church in New Ulm with Pastor Kevin Dunn officiating. Burial will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook, with Pastor Clark Bates presiding.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the time of service at the church on Thursday.
Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm, Minn., is in charge of the arrangements.

"Marvin D. Loshbaugh, 63, died Thursday (Feb. 23, 2006) at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, N.H.
He was born June 6, 1942, in Brush, Colo., to Howard and Opal (McCracken) Loshbaugh.
He married Rita Bourre.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, specializing in submarines.
He received a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University in 1982. He was a technical writer.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a cub master for the Cub Scouts.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Loshbaugh.
Survivors include his wife, Rita of Hudson; sons, David and wife, Darlene Loshbaugh of Riverton, Utah, and James Loshbaugh of Hudson; daughters, Lisa and husband, Charles Mitchell of Santaquinn, Utah, Catherine and husband, Michael Ehlers Jr. of Hudson and Julie and husband, Tony Lambias of Phoenixville, Pa.; his mother, Opal Loshbaugh of New Ulm, Minn.; brothers, Richard and wife, Christine Loshbaugh of Irvine, Calif., and Robert and wife, Renalle Loshbaugh of McCook; sisters, Lana and husband, Doug Owens of New Ulm, Carol and husband, Kurt Siats of St. Charles, Mo., and Judy and husband, Bart Bieker of Webster City, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services were today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Nashua. Interment was in the Hills Farm Cemetery in Hudson.

EMMA

John Kuck and Emma Zook married in Lincoln County on September 11, 1901.

They divorced in Washington County in 1910.

In 1910 Washington County, Emma L. "Kuck" is 33, Harry 7, Earnest 5, Willie J. 2, and Levi 1.

February 1918 Brush, Colorado " Mrs. Charles Koser has wonders to tell us of Moffat county. She says she has 320 acres of the finest land in Colorado. Plenty of wood and springs on the place."

March 1918 "Mrs. Charles Koser has moved from Vandola's farm to Charles Koser's house until she gets ready to go to her homestead on the Western Slope."

February 1920 Abbott items (Washington County) "Charles Koser reports that he will have a telephone put in his establishment a little later on. "

In 1920 Craig, Emma "Kozer" is divorced, a wash woman. Harry is 17, William 12, and Levi L. 10, all three born in Colorado.

In 1920, Anna Koser is 5, 'daughter' of Frances Ridge 63 and Elvina E. 46.

Charles H. Koser and Emma Koser divorced in Washington County in 1921.

January 9, 1923 Moffat County "Mrs. Koser and Mrs. Mills received a telegram Inst Friday night from Thurman, Colorado, telling them their mother, Mrs. J. S. Zook, had passed away on a Friday morning. Mrs. Koser and Anna Mae left on the morning train. On account of the roads being so bad Mrs. Mills was unable to go."
April 1923 Akron "Mrs. Emma Koser and daughter were in the Abbott neighborhood visiting one day this week."

Mrs. Emma Koser and Charles H. Koser married in Washington County on June 4, 1923.

In 1930 Thurman precinct, Emma L. is 52, with Fred M. Wright 53, Anna M. Koser 15, and Jonathan S. Zook 82.

Emma is widowed in 1940 Washington County.

Emma Wright, 64, married Frank G. Wulf on September 9, 1941 in Washington County.

She's buried in Greeley 1877-1943 # 65313226, with Frank G. Wulf 1882-1959.

is buried in Greeley, 1909-1965 # 169837926, with Hazel M. 1907-1988.
They had married in Fort Morgan on August 16, 1933.

Earnest COOK is buried in Fort Logan 1904-1992 # 3355830,.
So is William COOK 19-7-1974 # 36200176.

Anna Mae Koser and Edward Marks married in 1930 in Lincoln County, Colorado. In 1940 Washington County, Colorado, Edward is farming, 32 born in Nebraska, married but no spouse. His father John 72 born in England is with him.

Anna is in Morgan County, Colorado in 19104, 25, married to Frank "Whitstone" 29, with Bonnie 7, Robert 5, Arlene 3, and William 1.

Anna Mae Whetstone, Feb 10, 1915- Nov 11, 2000 is buried in Bennett Colorado # 58880190, with Frank Whetstone 1910-1989.


JOHN

July 1911 Glen items in the Hugo newspaper "The celebration at Shaw was well attended. A good program was rendered in the morning. As the Bovina baseball team failed to come, there was a game between players of 30 years against those under 30, resulting in favor of the younger generation, by a score of 3 to 5. This was the best game played on the Shaw diamond. This was followed by athletic sports. John Zook and Roy Murray entertained the people by riding a bucking horse. A good dance in the evening. For a good time come to Shaw."

December 19, 1913 Akron, Colorado "Mr. Zook, a brother of Mrs. Charlie Koser, died in a hospital in Denver last Sunday. The funeral was held at his late home near Thurman last Thursday. Mr. Zook was about 30 years of age and unmarried."


December 26, 1913 "John Zook died in a Denver hospital Dec. 13th, was to have been buried the 19th but on account of the storm it was put off until the 21st. He was buried in the Mennonite cemetery. On account of John Zook's funeral the young people's meeting was called off for the 21st."
"Mrs. Mills of Nebraska arrived Tuesday to attend the burial of her brother Mr. Zook, near Thurman."

SUSAN

Susie Zook, 22, married Thomas J. Husband on December 7, 1904 in Denver.

Thomas and Susan had Leona Mae Husband on May 10, 1908 in Denver, dying August 3, 1998 as Richardson.
Leona is living with her grandmother Emma Husband in 1910 Central City, Colorado, with Norman Husband 24.

In 1920 Denver, Leona 11 and Thomas J. Husband 46 are living with Thomas's sister Charlotte Flora 35 and her husband Soloman H. Flora 42. Emma Husband 69 iw with them.
Leona 21, is a niece of Catherine Bowder 58, with her two sons.

Susan is washing dishes in 1920 Craig, married but no spouse.

Lewis Marion Mills registered for WWI in Flagler, born December 25, 1878, wife Susie .

Susan Husband and "Marion" Mills married in Denver on November 12, 1924.


JOSEPH

Joseph Zook, 34 and Alzina Smith married in Akron on December 25, 1921.
Joseph Shaw, born June 3, 1883 in Cambridge, Nebraska, registered for WWII in Shaw, Washington County, Colorado, reference Mrs. Alzina Zook of Shaw.
Joseph 1887-1956 # 31562938 and Alzina 1893-1958 # 31562943 are buried in Ordway, Colorado.
Their daughter Helen Lois Glasscock, born at Flagler, Colorado October 30, 1922, died in Magnolia Texas February 5, 1976, to be buried in Magnolia, # 61824915.)

FANNIE

Fanny Zook and Roy J. Pangborn married on June 27, 1917 in Lincoln County, Colorado.

In 1920 Flagler, Fannie is 24, married to Roy J. Pangborn, 33 born in Nebraska , a garage mechanic. William E. is 5 months old, and Roy's mother Jane 70 born in New York is with them.

BARBARA

November 1913 Akron "Another pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Green at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16th, when Rev. Edward Nolte married Conrad Schmidt and Miss Hazel Green. Cecil Green was the best man and Mabel Barrington, cousin, the bridesmaid. Compliments of the happy couple acknowledged by the Press."

Barbara Ellen Zook and Cecil R. Green married in Washington County on July 12, 1916.
Barbara is buried in Thurman 1898-1917 # 76652013.
Cecil is buried in Jefferson County, Florida 1895-1962 # 73834323 "Cecil, his sister and brother-in-law, Jewell (Green) & Jake Candler, were farming in Linden, Washington County, CO. Also, one of Caroline's brothers, William "Bill" E Buhring, was homesteading there. All three men received WW I Draft Registration cards in that County on 5 June 1917. **Cecil's record stated he had a wife & one child along with his mother & father as dependents."

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