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James F. and Clara (Baust) Allender

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In 1880 Henry County, Iowa, Clara is 3, with James 30 and Josephene 22.
(James 1852-1930 is buried in Henry County # 48902797, with Josephine T. Baust 1852-1938 # 48902796.)

Schmitz Photography - Mt. Pleasant Iowa

James F. Allender, son of Presley Allender and Mary J. Cantwell, married Clara May Baust, daughter of James Baust and Josephine Fry, on September 29, 1898 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa.

They're in Adams County, Nebraska in 1900, James born April 1879 in Nebraska, a railroad labora, with Clara Dec 1876 Iowa. Lester A. was born May 1899 in Iowa.

In 1910 Yuma County, Frank is farming, 31, with Clara 33. Lester is 11 born in Iowa, Elsie 8 and Clifford 6 in Nebraska.

James proved up 320 acres in sections 6 and 17, 2N 42W in 1916.

In 1920 Frank is a laborer in a brewery in Hasting, Nebraska, 40, with Clara 43 and Clifford 16.

In 1930 Hastings, Frank is 50, working in a flour mill, with Clara M. 53 and his mother Mary Jane Allender 77, widowed, born in Ohio.

In 1940 Hastings, Frank is an "assistant tender" for the parks department, 60, with Clara 63. Their granddaughter Charlotte True, 18, is with them.

Clara 1876-1941 is buried in Adams County # 86599747.
"Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Allender (Clara May), 64, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Brand Funeral Home. The Rev. R.A. Trowbridge will officiate. Burial will be at the Leroy cemetery. Mrs. Allender died Wednesday at her home, 936 South Denver."

James is buried in Adams County 1879-1943 # 86599915.
"County Attorney Lawrence Dunmire, coroner, stated today that the death of James Frank Allender, 64, was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. Allender was found Friday at 12:45 p.m. in his car in a garage at 936 South Denver.
Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Harry Parsons officiating. Burial will be at Leroy.
He is survived by his wife, Anna; three children, Clifford Allender and Mrs. Earl True of Hastings and Lester Allender of Santa Ana, Calif.; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
LESTER

Lester Owen Allender registered for WWI in Adams County, born February 5, 1899.

In 1920 Hastings, Lester and Lillian Allender are both 20. Li
She was the daughter of Herman Miller 34 in 1900 Hastings,, and Jennie H. 28. Clara L. is 8, Bertha 6, and Lillie ten months old.

April 4, 1923 Santa Ana, California "Miss Helen Skaggs, daughter of Mrs. Susan Skaggs, and Ernest Miller of this city were quietly married this morning at the First Christian church of Santa Ana by Rev. F. T. Porter. The sister of the bride, Miss Lola Skaggs, acted as flower girl. There were no attendants other than the immediate relatives of the couple. The bride was attired in a gray taffeta suit with accessories to match. Immediately after the ceremony, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Squires of Tustin, the newlyweds left for a motor trip through the northern part of the state. San Francisco, Oakland and other cities will be visited before the return in ten days.
Those present at the ceremony this morning were: Mrs. Susan Skaggs, mother of the bride, Miss Lola Skaggs, sister of the bride, Miss Bertha Miller, sister of the bridegroom, Mrs. Lester Allender, sister of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. George Settle, of Anaheim, Mrs. E. P. Zinn and Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Squires of Tustin.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller will make their home on South Garnsey street upon their return to Santa Ana. "

They're in Anaheim, California in 1925.

Arlene Virginia Allender, mother Miller, was born November 2, 1928 in Orange County, California.
"To Mr. and Mrs. Lester Allender, of 1300 West First street, a girl, Arleen Virginia, on November 7. "

In 1940 Orange County, California, Lester is 41, Lillian 40, and Arlene 11.

Lester O. Allender - May 2, 1899- June 28, 1964 died in Orange COunty, California.

Lillian Allender, born July 16, 1899 in Nebraska, father Miller, mother Albershardt, died in Orange COunty March 5, 1988.

When Wm. H. Albershardt died in Haxtun, Colorado in 1948, one sister was Mrs. Henrietta Miller of Santa Ana, California...

ELSIE

In 1930 Hastings, Elsie is 28, married to Wm. E. True 35. They have Charlotte M. 8 and Chester D. 1.

Elsie Vaye (Allender) True 1901-1961 is buried in Hastings, # 163612421, with William 1893-1953.

Charlotte (True) Bierman 1921-1980 is buried in Hastings # 53954446.

Mrs. Wauneta L. Juranek-Stander, 76, of Manley, NE. died Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 peacefully at Bergan Mercy Medical Center , Omaha ,
Wauneta was born in Hastings , Nebraska on October 23, 1930, the daughter of the late William Earl and Elise V (Allender ) True .
She was a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for Mangelsen's store for 25 years a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church Manley, Eagle' Club and Volunteer for the United Way of the Midlands
Wauneta is survived by husband Gerald Stander a daughter, Virginia (John ) Ziccardi of Omaha . two sons Gerald Juranek of Belleuve ., Micheal Juranek of Omaha . Six Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren a sister, Rose Boehler of Sutton NE . a brother, Chester True of Hastings NE . Seven Step children, Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death bv her parents, Husband Richard Juranek , one sister and one Brother
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St Mary's Catholic Church , Elmwood, NE, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 20th, with Fr. Patrick Murphy officiating. Visitation Friday 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Hammons Funeral Chapel Weeping Water
Rosary 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Elmwood


Graveside Services 2:00 p.m. St. John's Cemetery 7605 s. 36th Street Bellevue Hastings resident, Chester “Chet” Dale True, Sr., 81, of 2009 Home Street, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at his residence.
Services will be Wednesday, February 17, 2010; 2:00 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel, Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Monday, February 15, 2010; 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 16, 2010; 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M., and Wednesday, February 17, 2010; 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Chester "Chet" Dale True, Sr. Memorial Fund.
Chet was born July 21, 1928 in Hastings, Nebraska to William E. & Elsie V. (Allender) True. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army from October of 1950 until October of 1952. Chet was stationed in Japan from April through December of 1951. He then served as a combat team sergeant in Fox Company 160th Regiment of the 40th Division in Korea from December of 1951 until September of 1952. After his discharge he returned to Hastings where he married Verlene M. Buss on June 13, 1953.
Chet graduated from the TV Repair program at Milford Trade School (now known as Southeast Community College) in 1956. He worked at Roger’s TV and Radio Electronics prior to spending the majority of his career at the Hastings Regional Center as an electronics technician. He retired in 1992.
Chet was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. He was active in the Central Nebraska Retrievers Club and served in various offices including president. He also marshaled and judged at numerous area field trails. He was very active in the Hastings Chapter of the Ducks Unlimited and was an avid hunter of waterfowl and upland game birds.
Chet was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Charlotte (Mae) Bierman and Wauneta Stander; and brother, Francis True.

Survivors include:
Wife: Verlene M. True – Hastings
Daughter & Son-in-law: Teresa (Terry) & Jim Zemke – Lincoln, NE
Sons & Daughter-in-law: Chester D. True, Jr. – Lincoln, NE
Robert S. & Rhonda True – Lincoln, NE

Grandchildren: Ben Zemke
Chris Zemke
Sam Zemke
Sydney True
Anna True
Maddison (Maddi) True
Torri True

Sister & Brother-in-law: Rosalene & Larry Boehler – Sutton, NE

CLIFFORD

CLifford Allender, 22, born at Pauline, Nebraska, a resident of Hastings, married Leah Hoffman on April 28, 1925 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
She was 23, born at Hastings to Jacob Hoffman and Anna Schmidt.

In 1930 Hastings, Clifford 26 and Leah 27 are living with her mother Anna Hoffman 72.

Clifford P. Allender, born July 27, 1903, died January 1, 1976.
He's buried in Parkview cemetery, Hastings.
Leah is also in Parkview, July 5, 1902- November 25, 1984 on a stone with Helen Jackson 1898-1957.

Anna Hoffman 1857-1935 is buried in Hastings # 114975617, section M. Lot 20, Row 9.
Jacob Hoffman is in the same lot 1854-1928 # 114975680.

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