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Otto and Sophia (Banaka) Krautschen, 5 North 43 West




SOPHIA'S FAMILY

Wilhelm Beneke Marriage Date: 4 Nov 1876 Marriage Place: Cook, Illinois, Spouse Name: Louise Bepehn

In 1880 Jackson County, Kansas, William Benneca is 29, Louisa Benneca 29 Wife, Sopha Benneca 5 Daughter, Henry Benneca 2 Son, and Mattie Benneca 1 Daughter.

Louise Lappine Banaka BIRTH 17 Apr 1854 Saxony (Sachsen), Germany DEATH 12 Aug 1883 (aged 29) Netawaka, Jackson County, Kansas, BURIAL Netawaka Cemetery Netawaka, Jackson County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 10633669

H. F. William Banaka BIRTH 1853 DEATH 1895 (aged 41–42) BURIAL Netawaka Cemetery Netawaka, Jackson County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 10626430.

In 1900 Edmund, Oklahoma, Fredrick Els is 37, Henrietty Els 36 Wife. William Els 12 Son, Hago Els 10 Son, Freddy Els 7 Son, Sophia Els 7 Daughter, Minnie Els 5 Daughter, and Elvina Els 3 Daughter.

In 1910 Jackson County, Kansas, Fred W. Els is 47 Head, Henrietta Els 45 Wife, Alvina Els 13 Daughter, Carl Els 10 Son, Caroline Els 7 Daughter, Freddie Els 6 Son, Henry Els 1 Son, Louise Els 0 Daughter, and Sophia Moeckel 17 Daughter.
[Sophia Marie Banaka] Birth Date: 8 Sep 1882 Birthplace: Netawaka, Kansas
Registration Office in 1918: Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Registration Affidavits of Alien Enemies for the District of Kansas, 1917-1918
Sophia Marie Krantocham Self (Head) Otto Krantocham Husband, William M. Banaka Father, Henrietta Els Mother.

In 1920 Yuma County, Otto F. Kroutschon is 37 Head, Sophia D. Kroutschon 27 Wife.

In 1930 Yuma County, Otto F. Krautshen is 47, Sophia W. Krautshen 37 Wife, Harvey C. Krautshen 5 Son, and Simon F. Krautshen 79 Father.

Simon Krautschun BIRTH 1848 DEATH 1931 (aged 82–83) BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 83073278


"Notice is hereby given that Otto Krautschun, of Alvin. Colorado, who on September 12, 1918, made Homestead Entry for Lots 7, 8, 11 and 12, Section 19, Township 5 North, Range 42 West, has filed notice of Intention to make final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before G. B. Weir. County Judge. Phillips County, at Holyoke, Colorado, on tne 7th day of December. 1923. Claimant names as witnesses Arthur Groseclose, Harvey E. Nickel and R. L. Shaw, of Alvin. Colorado, and S. C. Evans, of Holyoke. Colorado."

September 1934 ". Mr. and Mrs. Carl Els and children spent a few days this week with Mre. Otto Krautschun. "

November 1934 "Byron Els, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Els of Laird, returned to his home after visiting with his aunt, Mra. Otto Krautschun and family for a few weeks."

July 1935 " Harvey Krautschun, 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Krautschun, suffered a broken arm Tuesday evening from cranking a car for his father. Mrs. Krautschun and Harvey Els took him to Holyoke for medical attention. "

February 1946 "Harvey C. Krautschun S 1-0 was honorably discharged from the United States Navy at the Naval Personnel Separation Center in Shoemaker, California, on February 10th. Welcome home Harvey."

September 1946 Wray

Sophia Dorothea Banaka Krautschun BIRTH 8 Sep 1892 Netawaka, Jackson County, Kansas, DEATH 30 Sep 1977 (aged 85) Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 83073299
Otto Frank Krautschun BIRTH 1882 Germany DEATH 5 Sep 1955 (aged 72–73) Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 83073269


"Mrs. Henrietta Els, aged seventy-six, died Monday night, January 24 at the home of her son Henry Els in the Cement neighborhood. Mrs. Els had been a resident of this state for a number of years and had made her home with her son. Short funeral services will be held at Holyoke with another service and interment at her old home in Missouri. Mrs. Els is survived by three children, Henry, Carl of Wray, and Mrs. Sophia Krautchen of north of Wray."
Henrietta Heers Els BIRTH 21 Apr 1866 Germany DEATH 24 Jan 1944 (aged 77) Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Netawaka Cemetery Netawaka, Jackson County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 10628106

HARVEY

In Greeley, Colorado in June of 1969, Ronald Eugene Krautschun married Connie Vernette Detterei. Barbara, his sister, Scott, his brother, and Harvey, another brother were in the services.

Harvey C Krautschun BIRTH 17 Feb 1925 DEATH 25 Feb 1983 (aged 58) BURIAL Linn Grove Cemetery Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, PLOT Blk 23, lot 23, spc 8 MEMORIAL ID 65226352.

Harvey Krautschun Jr. of Spearfish Employer: School Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1973 Marriage Place: Spearfish, South Dakota, Father: Harvey Krautschun Spouse: Joy Proctor Siblings: Barbara Krautschun

"Harvey Krautschun and his wife Joy started a New York Life business in 1976 in Spearfish providing pension and retirement plans before starting Financial Benefits Inc. in 1979.
Harvey and Joy were blessed with two children – Bart (wife, Nicole) & Jamie (husband, Mike). From these marriages they were blessed with 8 grandchildren.
Harvey served in the South Dakota Legislature for 12 years as a representative from District 31 and held the position of Speaker of the House his last term. During his time at the legislature, he was presented with the “Guardian of Small Business” Award.
He has served on the BHSU Foundation Board of Directors for many years, including time as president of the group. He has also served in other community leadership roles including Spearfish Lion’s Club, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the West River Estate Planning Council and more.
In 2008, Harvey was recognized by Black Hills State University Alumni Foundation as “One of BHSU Top 125 Accomplished Alumni”. And then in 2009, Harvey and Joy were honored to sit as Parade Marshals for the BHSU Swarm Day Parade.
In 1996, business partner, Tamara Burke, started with the financial firm and the business has evolved today into providing a multitude of financial and planning resources for the entire region.
In addition to their long-term business success and recognition in the industry, Harvey and his staff give their time and financial gifts generously to community programs.
For those that know Harvey, they know the passion he has for humankind and Spearfish.
Thank you, Harvey"

His son Martin Lynn Krautschun Sr. BIRTH 5 Aug 1957 DEATH 16 Feb 2007 (aged 49) BURIAL Linn Grove Cemetery Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, PLOT Blk 23, lot 23, spc 08B MEMORIAL ID 65226353.
"Martin Lynn “Marty” Krautschun Sr. was born in Loveland to Iris and Harvey Krautschun Sr.
On May 17, 1978, he married his lifetime partner and best friend, Cindy Buttram.
He lived his life doing what he loved best, which was farming and raising animals. He loved fishing and hunting with his family and friends especially shooting his first elk ever this past winter. He also loved his children and grandchildren and loved spending time with them on the farm riding horses and feeding calves.
Mr. Krautschun Sr. died Friday of a heart attack.
Survivors: His wife Cindy Krautschun of Kersey; his mother, Iris Krautschun of Kersey; sons, Martin Lynn Krautschun Jr. and wife Sarah of La Salle, and Chris Krautschun and wife Carla of Colorado Springs; daughters, Paula Waugh and husband Jesse of Briggsdale and Lena Krautschun of Colorado Springs; five brothers, a sister and five grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: His father, Harvey Krautschun Sr.
Services: Memorial Services to be arranged for a later date. Cremation with Moser Funeral Service"

December 2004 "Sherry and Waylon Krautschun of Kersey, a daughter, Shealyn Grace. Grandparents are Randy Lawrence and Dorothy Shea of Nunn, Patricia Johnson of Greeley and Gary Krautschun of La Salle. Great-grandparents are John Shea of California, Donald Skiba of Illinois, Iris Krautschun of Kersey and Helen Girard of Nunn."


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