In 1880 Peru, La Salle County, Illinois, Mathias Mentgen 47 is a grocer, born in Prussia, Christene Mentgen 39 Wife born in Nassau, Henry Mentgen 17 Son, William Mentgen 15 Son, Frank Mentgen 12 Son, Louis Mentgen 10 Son, Aloysius Mentgen 7 Son, Edward Mentgen 4 Son, and Anna Mentgen 2 Daughter .
Mathias Mentgen , born 3 May 1833 Kinheim, Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany , died 6 Apr 1909 Marysville, Marshall County, Kansas, , burial Saint Gregorys Cemetery Marysville, Marshall County, Kansas, FindAGrave # 31873388.
Christina Elizabeth Trumm Mentgen , born 22 Oct 1840 , died 10 Dec 1926 , burial Saint Gregorys Cemetery Marysville, Marshall County, Kansas, FindAGrave # 31873419.
Marysville, Kansas, March 29, 1958
LOUIS AND HANNAH
Louis Mentgen, Age 30, son of Mathias Mentgen and Christina Trom, married Hannah A. Freitag on 1 May 1901 in Marshall County, Kansas.
In 1910 Gage County, Nebraska, Lewis "Meartzen" 39 is operating a general store, Johanna Meartzen 33 Wife, Louis Meartzen 7 Son, Olga Meartzen 6 Daughter, Edward Meartzen 5 Son, Lula Meartzen 4 Daughter, Adolph Meartzen 1 Son, and Carl Meartzen 0 Son .
Louis Mentgen Sr. , born 1 Jul 1870 Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois, , died 4 Jan 1917 San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 46580616.
Marysville, Kansas " Louis Mentgen of Sterling, Colo., who formerly resided in this county for many years, living on the farm southeast of this city, died at San Antonio, Texas, Thursday night at 11:30 o'clock from uremic poisoning. He was forty-six years, six months and three days old. He had been in ill health for days prior to his death he was taken to San Antonio in hopes that the change of climate would he beneficial to him.
The body was taken to his home at Sterling and the funeral was conducted there by Rev. Father Sassa. Deceased was a member of the Catholic church, the Knights of Columbus and the Modern Woodman lodge.
Louis Mentgen was born at Peru, La Salle County, Illinois, on July 1, 1870. In 1884 he came to this county with his parents and the family made their home on the farm southeast of this city. On leaving the farm, he went to Edina, where he engaged in the mercantile business. He remained there but a few months and in 1890 he went to Wymore, and formed a partnership with his brother, Aloys, in the mercantile business.
On May 1, 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Freitag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Freitag of this city, the ceremony being performed here. When the big fire at Wymore in 1900 destroyed, among other business houses, that of the Mentgens, Louis Mentgen went to Sterling, to assist his brothers in conducting their large department store and since then has made his home there.
To Mr. and Mrs. Mentgen were born seven children, five sons and two daughters, all of whom, with Mrs. Mentgen survive him. The children are: Louis, Olga, Edward, Lulu, Adolph, Carl, and Arthur. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Christina Mentgen of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Uriel of Sterling. Mrs. John Freitag of King Hill, Idaho; Mrs. O. C. Cooper of south of Marysville; Mrs. p. Wadham of Marysville: five brothers, Wm., Frank, and Edward, all of Sterling, Aloys, of Wymore, and Henry Mentgen of south of Marysville."
In 1920 Sterling, Hanna Mentgen 42 is an elevator operator in a department store, Louis Mentgen 17 Son, Olga Mentgen 16 Daughter, Edward Mentgen 15 Son, Lula Mentgen 13 Daughter, Adolph Mentgen 11 Son, Carl Mentgen 10 Son, Arthur Mentgen 5 Son, and Clarence Mentgen 2 Son.
In 1940 Sterling, Hannah Mentgen is 66, Arthur Mentgen 25 Son, a filling station attendant, Clarence Mentgen 22 Son selling popcorn, and Peter Briener 21 Lodger.
Thanks to J. Stephen Conn
THE POPCORN MAN
Hannah Freitag Mentgen , born 10 Oct 1874 , died 11 Feb 1966 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 46580554 .
LOUIS
Louis, Jr.'s wife was in Los Angeles in 1930, Miles Mitchell 66 a real estate agent, Belle Mitchell 61 Wife, and Hazel Holmes Mitchell 24 Foster Daughter.
July 21, 1932 Greeley, Colorado "Marriage of Hazel Holmes Mitchell, now of Los Angeles, has been learned here. She wns married Tuesday morning in Sterling to Louis Mentgen of that city.
The Sterling Advocate says of the wedding:
At a beautiful and impressive ceremony this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Anthony's church, Miss Hazel Holmes Mitchell of Los Angeles, become the bride of Louis Mentgen of Sterling. Rev. C. H. Hagus, pastor of the church, officiated the ceremony. The altar of the church was adorned with baskets of gladlolas and yellow day lilies with palms being placed on either side of the altar. Velma Heinleln played the Mendelesson wedding march as the bridal party entered the church.
During the ceremony, Mrs, Kenneth C. King sang "Ave Maria" and Carl Mentgen sang "I Love You Truly." The choir of St. Anthony's church furnished music during the high mass. The bride's gown was a gorgeous creation of white satin, made floor length In front, with a long train in the back. An all-over lace formed the bodice and upper part of the sleeves, combined with white tatln fitting close at the wrists. Her veil was held in place by a pretty crown of orange blossoms. She carried a bridal of pink rosebuds and lilies of the valley. Her only jewelry waa a string of crystals, a gift of tho bridegroom. Miss Margaret Weston was the brldeamald and was attractive in a yollow flat crepe dress, trimmed in lace, made ankle length. She wore a yellow satin bow on the side. She carried a bouquet of pink and lavender sweet peas. Edward Mentgen, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man.
Mrs. Mentgen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Mitchell of Los Angeles, former Sterling residents. She was graduated from the Sterling high school in the class of 1924, later attending State Teachers college at Greeley, and taught at New Haven for two years. She attended the University of California at Los Angeles and has made her home since that time in Los Angelei. Mr. Mentgen is the son of Mrs. Lou Mentgen of Lincoln street. He attended tho Sterling schools and is now employed as salesman for the Western Sales company.
A wedding breakfast waa served to the immediate relatives and bridal party at the home of Mrs. Lou Mentgen, following the ceremony. A large white wedding cake, decorated with a dainty bride, underneath a silver bell, all under a white archway, formed the centerpiece of the table. Lighted white tapers in candlesticks were on either side of the cake.
Mr. and Mrs. Mentgen left this noon for a wedding trip to Colorado Springs, after which they will make their home at 221 South Third."
Belle Mitchell , born 1868 , died 1934 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 57585424 .
Bell Halloway, Age 25, born in Iowa to Egbert Donaldeon and Susan McCabe, married Miles Mitchell on 30 Aug 1893 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
In 1940 Sterling, Louis P. Mentgen is a warehouse clerk, 37, Hazel Mentgen 35 Wife, Eldred L. Mentgen 5 Son, Glen A. Mentgen 1 Son, and Miles M. Mitchell 77 Foster father-in-law .
In 1950 Brush, Colorado, Louis Mehtgen 46 is managing a motor court, Hazle Mehtgen 44 Wife, Eldred Mehtgen 16 Son, and Glen Mehtgen 11 Son.
November 15, 1951 Brush Colorado " Mrs. Louis Mentgen attended the funeral services in Sterling Wednesday for John Riley, pioneer resident. "
July 31, 1955 Billings, Montana " Norma Jean Saban, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Saban of Ten Sleep, and Eldred Mentgen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Menteen of Brush, were married at St. Mary's Catnonc Church in Brush by the Rev. Hermon Leity. A quartette sang the mass and John Kassnwir irayer. Robert Immel of Sterling played the nuptial music. Bemmalou Tomky was maid of honor, and the bride's sister Elizabeth Saban, was bridesmaid. The bridegroom's brother, Glen Mentgen, was best man. The bride is a graduate of Ten Sleep High School and attended Barnes Business Cllege in Denver. Mentgen, a graduate of Brush high School, also attended Barnes.
In Corpus Christi, Texas September 29, 1963 "Miss Janet Flint became the bride of Glen Arnold Mentgen in a 1 pm ceremony in Corpus Christ Cathedral. Sprays of white flowers decorated the altar. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mentgen of Boulder, Colo. The bride wore a gown of white peau de soie with a bateau neckline and an empire waist banded in seed pearls. The skirt which had Watteau panels traced with pearls, ended in a train. A crown of pearls held her veil of French illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of white carnations centered with a white orchid. Miss Jean Flint was her sister's maid of honor. Bridesmaid was Mrs. Eldred Mentgen of Denver, sister-in-law of the groom. They wore sheath dresses of gold and white brocade with jackets and gold accessories. They carried fall flowers. Eldred Mentgen was his brother's best man. Groomsman was Donald Flint, brother of the bride. Howard Pyle III, Leroy Sieinocker, and Johnny Gotten ushered. After a wedding trip to Victoria, Canada, the couple will live in Denver. The bride is a graduate of Ray High School and the University of Colorado. She attended Southwestern University. The groom was graduated from Brush High School and Colorado...."
"James E. Saban, 68, of Benson, Ariz., died Aug. 22, 2005, in Benson. He lived in the area 20 years and previously resided in Wyoming and Colorado.
He was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Douglas, Wyo., to George William Saban and Mable Irene Townsend. James was a rancher and truck driver.
Services will be held at a later date in Worland, Wyo.
Preceded in death by his father, George William Saban.
Survivors include mother, Mable Kohlman of Thermopolis, Wyo.; brother, William F. Saban of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Norma (Eldred) Mentgen of Plano, Texas and Elizabeth Anderson of Thermopolis, Wyo."
Louis Mentgen, born 17 Oct 1902 Last Residence Boulder, Colorado, Death Date Aug 1984.
Hazel Mentgen, born 20 Sep 1905, Last Residence Boulder, Colorado, Death Date Feb 1987.
OLGA
Olga C. Mentgen married Raymond E. Immel on 16 Jan 1929 in Logan County, Colorado.
In 1940 Sterling, Raymond E. Immel is 38, born in Nebraska, a gasoline deliverer, Olga M. Immel 36 Wife, Mary Jean Immel 9 Daughter, Robert Immel 7 Son, James Immel 5 Son, Carol Immel 2 Daughter, William Immel 2/12 Son, and Ruth Kerschner 19 Lodger.
In 1950 Sterling, Raymond E. Immel is still an oil company wholesaler, 47, born in Nebraska, Olga C. Immel 45 Wife, Robert R. Immel 17 Son, James S. Immel 15 Son, Carol A. Immel 12 Daughter, William A. Immel 10 Son, John J. Immel 5 Son, and Myrtle M. Carroll 66, born in North Carolina, Aunt, divorced.
January 19, 1950, Nance County, Nebraska
"Patrick Carroll, 73, former resident of the Fullerton community died Monday, January 9, in a Sterling, Colo., hospital. He had been ill for three weeks. Born in Illinois, he came to Fullerton in 1892. In 1901 he married Myrtle Cronland in Columbus. The couple resided west of Fullerton until 1921, when they moved to Logan county, Colorado, where they lived until they retired from farming in 1949 and moved to Sterling.
He is survived by his wife: one brother, Dennis Carroll of Iowa and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Immel of Sterling. Mrs. Julia Maple of Ogden Utah and Mrs, Nellie Lyons of Ocean Park, Calif.
Funeral services were held January ,with burial in St. Peters cemetery."
Olga Mentgen Immel , born 2 Oct 1903 Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, , died 19 Sep 2005 Saratoga County, New York, , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 57852645.
Her husband Raymond E. Immel , born 20 Jun 1902 , died 1 Jun 1990 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 57852636.
Gladys M. Wood and C. Voigil Maddox married on 18 May 1911 in Logan County, Colorado.
In 1940 Sterling, Gladys Maddox is 53, Edith Maddox 25 Daughter, and Evelyn Maddox 22 Daughter a floor clerk.
Gladys was in Iliff, Logan County in 1900, Laura Wood, 47, Eben V. Wood 24 Son, Edna L. Wood 17 Daughter, and Gladys M. Wood 14 Daughter.
Laura Brodbeck Wood , born 10 Apr 1852 Rome, Peoria County, Illinois, , died 22 Jan 1941 Logan County, Colorado, , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 57170261.
August 15, 1960 Ventura, California "Gladys M. Maddox, 74, of 2851 Loma Vista road, Ventura, died Saturday at her home. Mrs. Maddox was born on April 23, 1886, in Kansas and moved to Ventura county 16 years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist church in Ventura.
Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Mentgen of Santa Barbara and Edith Worth of Ventura, a son Howard of Colorado Springs, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Charles Carroll funeral home with the Rev. William Dorsey officiating. Delores Eaton will be soloist and Beverly Eidson organist. Burial will be at Santa Barbara cemetery."
Gladys May Maddox , born 23 Apr 1886 , died 13 Aug 1960 , burial Santa Barbara Cemetery Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, PLOT Montecito-Addition B-Grave 09 FindAGrave # 90202391 .
LULA
November 11, 1926 Marysville, Kansas "Miss Lula Mentgen of Wymore became the bride of Ed. Bach of Marysville at Sterling, yesterday. The ceremony was performed at the Catholic church of Sterling. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Hannah Fritag of Wymore, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bach of Marysville. The young couple will take a wedding trip which will include points in Oklahoma and Kansas."
In 1940 Jackson County, Missouri, Ed R. Bach is 46, Lula M. Bach 33 Wife, Velma N. Bach 12 Daughter, Delores J. Bach 10 Daughter, and Larry S. Bach 5 Son.
Manhattan Kansas "Lula T. (Bach) Ehm, 97, Manhattan, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at Mercy Regional Health Center.
Her family believes she entered her eternal rest. She was born Jan. 29, 1906, in Wymore, the daughter of Hannah and Louis Mentgen. She moved to Sterling, at the age of 5. She worked as a dental assistant until she married Edward Bach in 1926.
Four children were born to this union. Ed and Lula farmed in Oketo and Whiting communities and resided in Beattie until they moved to Manhattan in 1966. After Ed's death in 1968, she married Paul Ehm in 1974. Her family says she lived happily as a farm wife. Paul passed away in 1983. Mrs. Ehm's family says she was a lover of nature, raising many wonderful vegetables and flowers. For 17 years she raised flowers and carried them to church to decorate the altars at St. Malachi's church in Beattie. She also loved the arts, and oil-painted many lovely landscapes that she shared with her family and friends. Lula's zest for living was her faith and her dedication to her home and children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hannah and Louis Mentgen; and her brothers Louis, Adolph, Edward, Carl and Clarence Mentgen.
Survivors include three daughters, Velma Osborn, Manhattan, Dolores Schwerdt-feger, Merced, and Karen TJbben, Wichita; three sons, Larry Bach, Blue Rapids, and Ralph Klein and Paul Ehm, both of Manhattan; her sister, Olga Immel, Durante, a brother, Arthur Mentgen, San Scott Daugherty."
ARTHUR
April 30, 1946 Ventura, California "Arthur Sylvester Mentgen, 30, 185 Figueroa street, Ventura, marriage license with Evelyn Bernice Maddox, 28, 1829 Ocean avenue, Ventura."
In 1950 Ventura, Arthur S. Mentgen 34 is a truck driver for an oil company, Evelyn B. Mentgen 32 Wife, born in Colorado, and James A. Mentgen 1 Son
Evelyn Mentgen , born 1917 , died 1994 , burial San Luis Cemetery San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, PLOT A FindAGrave # 95818120.
Arthur S. Mentgen , born 1915 , died 2005 , burial San Luis Cemetery San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, PLOT A FindAGrave # 95818119.
CLARENCE
Clarence Raymond Mentgen , born 25 Jan 1917 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, , died 25 Jul 1995 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 46580577.
Adolph Mentgen and Jean Dorthy Haverland married on 14 Apr 1932 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.
She was in Sterling in 1930, W. J. Haverland 49 a mechanic at the sugar factory, Mary Haverland 46 Wife, Morris Haverland 23 Son, Isabel Haverland 21 Daughter, Dorothy Haverland 18 Daughter, Florence Haverland 15 Daughter, Marion Haverland 13 Daughter, Billy Haverland 10 Son, Harold Haverland 8 Son, and Margarite Haverland 5 Daughter.
William J. Haverland , born 19 Oct 1879 Carroll County, Iowa, , died 2 Apr 1968 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 58284390.
Mary G. Braun Haverland , born 25 Feb 1884 , died 9 Jul 1976 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 58284396.
ADOLPH
Adolph Henry Mentgen , born 30 Aug 1908 Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, , died 20 Oct 1989 Salina, Saline County, Kansas, , burial Mount Calvary Cemetery Salina, Saline County, Kansas, FindAGrave # 132166742 .
"Adolph H. Mentgen was born August 30, 1908, in Wymore, Nebraska. He died October 20, 1989, at St. John's Hospital, Salina, Kansas.
Mr. Mentgen was a retired accountant and office manager for Western Star Mill. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and the U.C.T.
Survivors included his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Ronald, James and John; three daughters, Virginia Swanson, Mary Ann Brungardt and Jane Jackson; four brothers, Edward, Clarence, Carl and Arthur Mentgen; two sisters, Olga Immel and Lula Ehm; 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren."
J. Dorothy Haverland Mentgen , born 12 Dec 1911 Nebraska, , died 18 Jan 2002 , burial Mount Calvary Cemetery Salina, Saline County, Kansas, FindAGrave # 132166776 .
"J. Dorothy Mentgen was born J. Dorothy Haverland on December 12, 1911, at Humphrey, Nebraska. Mrs. Mentgen died January 18, 2002.
Mrs. Mentgen was a resident of Baldwin City, Kansas, at the time of her death. She was a former resident of Salina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph H. Mentgen in 1989. Survivors included three sons, Ron, John and James; three daughters, Mary Ann Brungardt, Virginia Swanson and Jane Jackson; a brother, Harold Haverland; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. "
CARL
Carl Mentgen and Elma V. Riley married on 28 Feb 1935 in Denver, Colorado.
Elma was in Sterling with parents John and Minnie Riley.
November 15, 1951 Brush Colorado " Mrs. Louis Mentgen attended the funeral services in Sterling Wednesday for John Riley, pioneer resident. "
In 1950 San Bernardino, California, Carl J. Mentgen 40 is an auto parts salesman, Elma Mentgen 39 Wife, Judith Mentgen 10 Daughter, Carlyne Mentgen 13 Daughter, and Signe Mentgen 1 Daughter .
Sept. 26, 1959 San Bernardino
" Miss Judith Joan Mentgen and Richard Frank Gardner pledged nuptial vows during 11 a.m. ceremonies last Saturday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, the Rev. Thomas O'Toole officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Mentgen, 23343 Pasito San Bernardino and Gardner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Radwick of Sheboygan, Wis. the rites with traditional wedding music features. Mrs. Joseph A. Nadeau was organist and Mrs. "Thanks Be To God" and "Ave Maria" were sung. Miss Carlyne Anne Mentgen, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Miss Barbara Cutter was bridesmaid. Jack Olexy of San Francisco attended Gardner as best man while Bob Griffin and Ralph ushered.
Following the wedding was a reception at the home of the bride. Miss Signe Mentgen, sister of the bride, circulated the guest book at the church and at the reception. Serving cake was an aunt of the bride, Mrs. R. F. Hadachek while Mmes. R. B.Becker and E. C. Scarborough were in charge of the coffee and punch. Marilyn Harmon Fitzgerald was vocalist for the reception and the wedding cake, a three tiered. The young couple is honey- mooning in San Francisco and platis to reside in El Monte where the bridegroom Is employed. The former Miss Mentgen is a 1957 graduate of Pacific High School and attended two years at San Jose Slate College. Gardner is a 1935 graduate of Sheboygan Central High School and served four years in the United States Navy..
June 24, 1973 San Bernardino " In a ceremony performed at 3 yesterday afternoon at Bible IYesbyterian Church Signe Lynne Mentgen became the bride of John Phillip MacRae. Attendants for the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Mentgen of 25543 Pasito San Bernardino, were Liisa Mentgen, maid of honor, and Judy Gardner and Carlyne Sims, bridesmaids. Honor attendant for the bridegroom was Kenneth Shoemaker, best man, and Brent Bradley and Phillip Stapleton were ushers. The bride, a graduate of Shelton College, attended California State Polytechnic University in Pomona and was a teacher with Fontana Christian School. Her husband is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Allan A. MacRae."
San Bernardino, California " Carl J. Mentgen, 86, of San Bernardino died of cancer Saturday at Valley Health Center. Mentgen, a native of Wymore,
He was a salesman for 64 years. He was a member of St. Adelia Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister, usher and reader. He was a third-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus, Del Rosa council.
Survivors include his wife, Elma of San Bernardino; four daughters, Carlyne Sims of Federal Way, Judy Gardner of San Bernardino, Signe MacRae of Quarryville, Pa. and Liisa Ehm of Manhattan, a brother, Arthur of San Luis Obispo; two sisters, Olga Immel of Saratoga, and Lula Ehm of Manhattan,
nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary following at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland San Bernardino. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Adelaide's, 27457 Base Line, Highland. Interment will follow at Montecito Memorial Park, Waterman Avenue and Barton Road, Colton. "
Carl Joseph Mentgen , born 29 Sep 1909 Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, , died 13 Jul 1996 San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, , burial Montecito Memorial Park Colton, San Bernardino County, California, FindAGrave # 215099952.
"Elma V. Riley
, born 24 DEC 1910 Wyoming
, died 2 DEC 1998 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio"
ALOIS
November 9, 1915 Marysville, Kansas "Clara Ellen Wacker was born at Atlantic, Macon county, Illinois, September 17, 1873, where she grew up to womanhood. In 1895 she moved with her parents to Stanberry, where on December 21, 1898, she was united in marriage with A. P. Mentgen. Five children were born to them, one of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Mentzen was united with the Lutheran church in Decatur, I11., on March 25, 1888. Not having a home in her church at Wymore, she united with St. Luke's Episcopal church there, and was a faithful member, being president of the ladies' auxiliary of that church at the time of her death, which occurred at her home in Wymore, November 13, 1915, at the age I of 42 years, 1 month, 27 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and four children, Thelma, Kathrene, Doris and Louise; also her mother, Mrs. Catherine Wacker, of Newton, Kansas, and two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. H. Ihlenfeldt of Townsend, Mrs. H. D. Creagne of Dolan, S. ...George A. Wacker of Edinburg, Ill., and J. H. Wacker of Newton, Kan.
The funeral service was conducted at the home by the Episcopal clergyman, Rev. W. H. Moor, November 15, 1915, and burial at the Catholic cemetery in North Blue Springs. The funerral was largely attended and the business houses were closed as a mark of respect. The esteem in which the deceased was held in the community was also strikingly evidenced by the wealth of floral tributes, including offerings from five public school grades, the high school and various societies in the town."
Clara Ellen Wacker Mentgen , born 17 Sep 1873 , died 13 Nov 1915 , burial Calvary Cemetery Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59247506.
In Sterling in 1920, A. P. Mentgen is 46, a garage manager, widowed, Thelma Mentgen 20 Daughter is a stenographer with a mercantile company, Katharine Mentgen 16 Daughter, Doris Mentgen 15 Daughter, and Louise Mentgen 11 Daughter.
Aloys Peter Mentgen , born 15 Apr 1873 Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois, , died 22 Oct 1948 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 46579716.
Thelma Mentgen married Lawrence Giacomini.
Thelma Mentgen Giacomini , born 14 Nov 1899 Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri, , died 11 Nov 1986 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 43114879.
"Recitation of the Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Hettinger Funeral Home. Closed casket visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Giacomini, 78, of Sterling died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1986, at a Sterling nursing home.
She was born Nov. 14, 1899 in Stanberry, Mo., the daughter of A. P. and Ellen Wacker Mentgen, moving to Wymore, Neb., with her parents as a one-year-old child. She attended school in Wymore until her parents moved to Sterling in 1917, graduating from Sterling High School in 1918, then went to work for her uncle in the Mentgen Merchantile Store. For two years she worked in Denver for the Wheat Growers Association of Colorado as a secretary.
She married Lawrence Giacomini, June 29, 1925 and the couple made their home in Sterling where Mr. Giacomini established a law practice. She was the piano accompanist for Mr. Giacomini, who sang at many community events.
Mr. Giacomini, who became the "dean" of Sterling attorney's died March 14, 1986. Mrs. Giacomini was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, sang in the church choir of several years, Catholic Daughters of America, St. Anne Circle and Sterling Reviewers Club.
She is survived by two sons, Donald L. Giacomini of Denver and Robert W. Giacomini of Sterling, who practiced law with his father for many years and continues to operate the longtime Sterling law firm; two daughters, Helen M. McKenzie of Sterling and Jane E. Van Olinda of New York City, N.Y.; eight grand children; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Tennant-Hettinger Funeral Home."
Magdalena S. Helman Mentgen , born 8 May 1883 , died 18 Dec 1965 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 57361299.
ED'S WIFE CARRIE NOLLER
In Marysville, Kansas in 1895, Will "Dogherty" 58, Mary Dogherty 34, Dan Dogherty 12, Mary Dogherty 11, John Dogherty 7, Kate Dogherty 6, Margaret Dogherty 4, Ellen Dogherty 2, and Carrie Noller 18 born in Germany.
In 1900, Wilson Dougherty 60, Mary Dougherty 39 Wife, Daniel Dougherty 17 Son, Minnie Dougherty 16 Daughter, John Dougherty 12 Son, Kate Dougherty 11 Daughter, Joseph Dougherty 9 Son, William Dougherty 7 Son, Maragret Dougherty 5 Daughter, Martenilla Dougherty 3 Daughter, Carrie Noller 23 Servant, and Harry Milleson 20 Boarder.
ED AND CARRIE
Marysville marriages " Edward Mentgen 25, and Caroline A. Noller, 25 on Dec. 2, 1901."
August 1909 " Miss Kate Dougherty, sister (probably a misunderstanding of their relationship) of Mrs. Ed Mentgen, and Miss Dora Yousee, saleslady at the Mentgen Mercantile Company, are enjoying a two weeks' outing in the mountains."
July 1918 " Miss Katherine Kinney and Miss Kathryn Dougherty left this morning for a two weeks' vacation trip. They were accompanied by Mary and Francis Montgen, who will visit in Denver for a few days."
In 1920 Sterling, Edw. Mentgen is 43, Carrie Mentgen 42 Wife, Mary Mentgen 17 Daughter, Francis Mentgen 15 Son, Edwin Mentgen 9 Son, Katharine Dougherty 28 Lodger, Jno. D. Curry 29 Lodger, Marie Willman 18 Servant, and Ehrhardt Froese 22 Lodger.
October 23, 1927
Edward S. Giacomini Age 46, and Kathryn Dougherty married on Jan 1932 in Denver, recorded in Weld County, Colorado.
Clara Ellen Wacker Mentgen , born 17 Sep 1873 , died 13 Nov 1915 , burial Calvary Cemetery Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska, FindAGrave # 59247506.
Magdalena S. Helman Mentgen , born 8 May 1883 , died 18 Dec 1965 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 57361299.
September 1907 "Mentgen Bros, purchased Dr. Wm. Greig's fine 200 acre farm south of Atwood the first of the week. "
WILLIAM
In 1900 William is in Knox County, Missouri, with his brother Frank.
William P. Mentgen and Alice E. Stinson married in 1902 in Adams County, Illinois.
September 1907 " Jas. Stinson and Miss Mary Hays of Edina, Mo., are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mentgen this week. "
June 17, 1908 "To Mr. and Mrs. Will Mentgen on Tuesday morning, a son. Will is thinking of having the firm name changed to Mentgen Bros. & Son at once. And the new partner won't be a silent partner either. "
July 1908 "Mr. F. A. Mentgen, of Edina, Missouri, is visiting his brothers in Sterling. He is a merchant at Edina. "
August 1908 "Mr. Will Mentgen, of Mentgen Bros., has a 60-acre field of oats across the river from Atwood that will yield 70 bushels per acre according to good judges. And it has not received a drop of water from the ditch, either."
May 1909 " William M. Frobes, a guest at the home of W. B. Mentgen, died Friday of last week, after a very brief illness with pneumonia, a weak heart contributing to the disease’s fatality. Mr. Frobes, with his wife, had come to Sterling from Edina, Mo., and had been guests of the Mentgen families here for a week, Mr. Frobes having assisted in invoicing the Henderson, Powell & Blair hardware stock, which Mentgen Bros, were purchasing. Mr. Frobes was aged 49 years. The remains were taken East for interment."
In 1910 Sterling, William Mentgen is 45, Alice Mentgen 32 Wife, William Mentgen 1 Daughter?, John Conrad Briel 56 Brother-in-law, Mary H. Briel 50 Sister, and George Briel 20 Nephew.
June 21, 1911 Sterling
October 1918
William Peter Mentgen , born 2 Mar 1866 Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois, , died 4 Mar 1927 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 46579660.
FRANK
Francis A. Mentgen, 26, born in Illinois, married Margarete Smith on 19 Sep 1894 in Blue Hill, Webster County Nebraska.
In 1900 Knox County, Missouri, Francis A. Mentgen 31 is a dry goods merchant, Marguerite Mentgen 23 Wife, Frances M. Mentgen 0 Daughter, William P. Mentgen 33 Brother, and Charles Myers 22 Boarder.
May 1909 " F. R. Mentgen, until recently in charge of the Mentgen Bros., Edina (Mo.) store, arrived in Sterling last week and will associate himself directly with the firm of Mentgen Bros, fat this city, the Edina store having been disposed of with that object in view. He will have charge of the advertising of the enlarged business here."
In 1910 Sterling, Frank Mentgen is a retail merchant, 42, Margarette Mentgen 33 Wife, and Francis M. Mentgen 9 Daughter.
December 28, 1928 "Mrs. Harriet May Smith, aged 74, a resident of north Webster county since the early ..., passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Baum of Callaway, Sunday, following a second stroke of paralysis. For about 48 years Mrs. Smith has been a resident of Blue Hill. She was a faithful member of the Christian church and had a large circle of friends, whose companionship she greatly enjoyed. She is survived by two sons, Clyde and Charles, Red Cloud business men, and four daughters, Mrs. Irene Merritt and Mrs. Myrtle McLeod of Blue Hill, Mrs. Marguerite Mentgen of Sterling, Colo., and Mrs. Stella Baum of Calloway. One daughter, Mildred Horn, passed away several years ago. Fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren and one brother Ira El Parks of Tomahawk, Wis. also survive her. Funeral services were held at Blue Hill Wednesday and interment was made in the Blue Hill cemetery."
In 1950 Sterling, Francis F. "Neutgeu" is 81, Marguerite S. Neutgeu 72 Wife, and Frank M. Welch 14 Grandson.
Marguerite 'Maggie' Smith Mentgen , born 1878 , died 1960 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 57362579.
Frank A. Mentgen , born 1 Apr 1868 Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois, , died 6 Dec 1962 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, FindAGrave # 46579690.
July 8, 1926 Edina, Missouri " Miss Marguerite Mentgen of Sterling, Colo., a native of Edina and the only child of Frank A. Mentgen, of the firm of Mentgen Bros., proprietors of the Racket Store here formerly, was married to Herbert Welsh at Sterling, Tuesday of last week. The couple will live for the present in Sterling, to where the Mentgen families went from here some years ago, and where the Mentgen Bros. are conducting a drygoods store."
In 1930 Sterling, Herbert M. Welsh 30 is a grain dealer, Marguerite M. Welsh 29 Wife, and Beatrice J. Welsh 0 Daughter.
In 1940 Sterling, Herbert M. Welsh is 40, Marguerite Welsh 39 Wife, Beatrice Welsh 10 Daughter, Frank Welsh 4 Adopted Son, and Bernice Berhast 17 Maid .
Herbert registered for WWII in Sterling, born October 5, 1899 at Omaha, Nebraska, living at 124 Phelps. He is working for himself at 101 W. Main.
Frances Marguerite Mentgen Welsh , born 11 May 1900 , died 2 Mar 1950 , burial Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT 1-72 Block 06 Lot 0009 Space 02 FindAGrave # 57362607.