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Merced County Cemeteries

hereldstuart — 24 Aug 2008 3:54:46 GMT

Many gravestone images from Merced County are being made available on the internet. Many thanks to Linda Applegate Brown for her many images from the Merced Cemetery, and to Steven Campbell for images of tombstones at Hilmar and other cemeteries. They have uploaded their images to Findagrave.net (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScnty...).

Winton Cemetery gravestone images are going online at http://cagenweb.com/merced/winton_cem.shtml. USGenWeb Archives tombstone images are back online at http://www.usgwarchives.net/ca/merced/photos/tombstones/ .

A reminder also that there are two good websites for Merced County Genealogy:
http://mercedgenealogy.com/
http://cagenweb.com/merced/

Both websites welcome your submissions and comments, and volunteering to do any lookups.

Thanks,
Hereld Stuart

Padula-Johnson wedding look-up

ivanskavinski — 6 Aug 2008 12:19:28 GMT

Marilyn Padula married Cecil Johnson on Nov 4 1945 in Los Banos, CA. Would you be so kind as to see if there was an item in either the Los Banos Enteprise or Merced Sun-Star? - Thank you.

obit please for Frances FIELDEN died 27 Jul 1994 Los Banos

daninor — 10 Jul 2008 8:55:29 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit for-

"FRANCES G FIELDEN 05 Aug 1920-27 Jul 1994 93635 (Los Banos, Merced, CA"

sincerely grateful for any assistance or other information.

contact-- dadbrown_99@yahoo.com

Merced Co Obit Search - STENZIG

RWright2me — 8 Jul 2008 1:11:43 GMT

New to Merced Co research. Unable to find obits online and am looking for suggestions.

Albert James STENZIG, b. 8 Jul 1866, CA, d. 23 Aug 1944, Merced Co, CA; Merced Co Deaths, book 14, page 437. Believe his parents were Henry (b. 1825, Germany) and Thankful Elizabeth (b. 1842, TN)

Would appreciate any suggestions or help in finding any available details on his ancestry as listed on death records (I have all of his census data). Albert was likely the stepson of man I am tracking - Charles Marvin Wright (1833/VT-1903/Newman, Stanislaus Co, CA).
Thanks - D Wright

Looking for info on the Honeys and Joneses of Merced County

rmamartinez — 7 Jul 2008 7:41:44 GMT

My great grandmother was born in 1892 in Arkansas. I knew her as Grandma Honey. I believe her birth name was Mary E King. She died in June 1977.

Her daughter was Velma Irene Honey who married Reuben Charles Jones. After he died, she married Robert Keane. She died in 1992. I know Velma had a sister named Elsie and one possibly named Mamie.

Velma had five children: Wayne, Vita, Clinton, Patricia and Doris.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. RMAMARTINEZ@YAHOO.COM

1920 Census of Joseph Corona

wardrop173 — 6 Jul 2008 4:05:22 GMT

Looking for some information on Joseph Corona, born in 1882 in San Benito Co., Calif. I am hoping he was in the 1920 census of Merced co., Calif. He could have a wife Elsie, born about 1890. Any information would be great. Thankss JIm

Grub Gulch

bgarlick11 — 1 Jul 2008 7:23:05 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for information on the town Grub Gulch, Merced county. I found my dad's birth anouncement in the Modesto Evening news dated may 17th 1922 which stated he was born in his home in Grub Gulch. What I have found is that the town burned down in 1920 and I want to find out if there were any homes left in the area.

Obit: DONAHUE, 2003 (lived in Mariposa)

vhouli — 13 Jun 2008 9:34:28 GMT

Seeking obit on William J. DONAHUE, 9/22/2003. Lived in Mariposa, but nothing turning up for him there.

Birth in CA 1863- to the wife of D.P. BUINLAND, of a daughter

danderup — 18 Jun 2008 4:00:08 GMT

Am not related. May be of interest to someone who is. I have no further info but additional old newspaper extracts may be found at URL:

www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php

Vern D
/////////////////////////////////
Transcribed by Dee Sardoc
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Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
--------------------------------------------
>>WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 1863<<

BIRTH -- at Merced Falls, April 27th, to the wife of D.P. BUINLAND, of a daughter.

Obit: DONAHUE, 2003 (lived in Mariposa)

vhouli — 13 Jun 2008 9:34:19 GMT

Seeking obit on William J. DONAHUE, 9/22/2003. Lived in Mariposa, but nothing turning up for him there.

Obit: DONAHUE, 2003 (lived in Mariposa)

vhouli — 13 Jun 2008 9:34:18 GMT

Seeking obit on William J. DONAHUE, 9/22/2003. Lived in Mariposa, but nothing turning up for him there.

George L.Peterson SR and wife, Rose Carol Brook Peterson

TwylaBB — 11 Jun 2008 10:20:02 GMT

I am needing information on Rose Carol Brook Peterson born 1940 and George Leland Peterson SR. born about 1930 Perhaps an obituary for them or contact with their children. Carolyn Rose & George JR. or Jay Peterson. I have traced them to Merced county where I believe George & Carol's has family living. ANY information will be much appreciated & can be emailed to me at . grandmalala2000@yahoo.com,

obit - OLSON, Ethel Cornellia (Hillgrove) 1878-1955

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 1 Jun 2008 1:07:25 GMT

Mrs. Ethel C. Olson
MERCED, Merced Co.—Funeral services were held today in the Ivers & Alcorn Mission Chapel for Mrs. Ethel Cornellia Olson, 76. of Atwater. She died Wednesday in an Atwater hospital. Burial was in the Los Banos Cemetery.

Mrs. Olson was a native of Isleton and a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carrie Cardoza of Atwater, and Mrs. Sephese Rakos of Fresno; two grand children, Mrs. Claire Sennight of Atwater and Frederick Riedle of Berkeley; a great grandchild, Joseph Bradley Bennight of Atwater; four sisters, Mrs. May C. McClung, Mrs. Violet Lewis, Mrs. Ora Osburn (Osborne), and Mrs. C. E. Whitney, all of Fresno, and a brother, Frank Hillgrove of San Francisco.

Fresno Bee Republican, The | Fresno, California | Friday, April 22, 1955 | Page 26
==========================
CA Death Index:
OLSON ETHEL CORNELLIA 1878 12 10 POOLE HILLGROVE FEMALE CA MERCED 1955 04 20 76

Parents: Charles Hillgrove and Mary POOLE (1856-1942)

CA Death Index for Mother:
HILLGROVE MARY SAPHIA 1856 10 05 POOL FEMALE IL FRESNO 1942 12 21 86

JACKSON, Lamena, 1912-1993

Dalice — 18 Apr 2008 5:31:19 GMT

Donated by Peggy Barvilchock Yesvetz (1922-2006)

From Newspaper
Lamena Jackson, a Merced resident for 27 years, died Monday. She was 80. Mrs. Jackson was born Nov. 2, 1912 in Hazleton, Pa. She worked as an office clerk for Newberry's for 15 years. She also belonged to Merced Grange No. 527. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Jackson. She is survived by two sisters, Ann Campbell of Portland, Ore. and Mary Harvey of Redding, two nephews and a niece. A graveside service will be at 1 pm, Friday at Evergreen Memorial Park. The Rev. David Brum of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church will preside. Arrangements are being handled by Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Merced and Mariposa Counties.

Clarence A Berkheimer

Rosemary Flamion — 24 Sep 2006 5:25:12 GMT

Looking for information on Clarence A Berkheimer, b 12 Feb 1885 Malvern, Mills Co, IA to Chester Eugene BERKHEIMER & Mary Jane ONEY and died 4 Oct 1962 Atwater, Merced Co, CA. On 1930c he was 46, living in Merced and married to Fannie. Who was Fannie? Did he have children?

Newport family records 1900's

jeanne kallerup — 24 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for my grandmothers family. 5 girls and 1 boy. Born Modesto beginning 1898 until 1905. Mary, Thora, Georgia, Emma,Charles and Claire. Georgia was my grandmother, died of cancer 1939,

wattle or wattles

SHANNAVAHLDICK — 20 Apr 2008 11:24:54 GMT

looking for obits on Robert Wattle(s) b: 1888 d: 12-24-1957
& his wife Mary E. Wattle(s) b: 1890 d: 4-28-1975.
also information on the migration trail they took from Tennesse to California. And Possibly any info on a girl named ONA, said to have been taken in by this family after ONA's died.????

Obituary lookup

kyangel571 — 17 Apr 2008 1:53:45 GMT

I'm searching for an obituary for Eva Rebecca Fowler Butts died 27 April 1997 Winston, Merced, California. Thank you in advance.
MJ

obituary help

twmcvay — 27 Mar 2008 6:19:05 GMT

I am wondering if anyone could find an obituary for Ova Belle Merchant. Passed away 1-17-1963 in Atwater, merced, Ca. My email is twmcvay@gmail.com if anyone has any information on her.

Joseph T. Gonzales Dos Palos late 1970's

janporterahola — 28 Mar 2008 4:07:02 GMT

I am attempting to fill out my children's paternal family tree....Joseph Thomas Gonzales (dob 1-14-40) was a police officer in late 1970's in Dos Palos..he had a wife, Barbara-last name unknown and worked as a nurse. Barbara had 2 children, Steven and Sharon, last names unknown..they lived on California Street. Seeking last names and birthdates if possible...thank you

Frank Pfitzer Obituary Results ~ 1933

Alma — 10 Aug 2006 11:45:52 GMT

Charlotte Loraine Redding nee Woollen

CathyH909 — 15 Feb 2008 9:33:50 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of Charlotte Loraine Redding nee Woollen. She was born 04 Dec 1953 and died 13 Oct 1986 in Merced county. I am not sure if she was buried there or not.
Thank You,
Cathy

MARTIN, Abby [PINNEY]

charlesidavis — 1 Aug 2001 7:46:30 GMT

Henry PINNEY, a bachelor, died in Sutter County, Calif. in 1897. His sister, Mrs. A. P. [Abbie PINNEY] Martin, ae 67, was a resident of Merced, Calif. Husband's name unknown. Wish to locate spouse, children, etc.

Obituary for Leslie D Grant and More E Grant.

ewi234 — 4 Feb 2008 6:00:08 GMT

Does anyone have information on either Leslie or Mno Grant?

Thomas Franklin Little

ejmizner — 9 Jan 2008 7:29:14 GMT

I am researching Thomas Franklin Little. I don't know very much about this individual except that he was born approx January of 1901 or 1903 (maybe in Nebraska or Missouri) and he passed away August 5, 1963 in California. I looked in the California Death records and found one that had passed away in Merced County. He was married to Cora Isabel Mizner December 16, 1923. She passed away in 1955.

Is it possible to look up info on a Merced Co. death record?

seekyetruth — 7 Jan 2008 9:32:31 GMT

As funds are tight, and this is not my actual line, I'd rather not have to order a death record, but would very much value the information found on it, as it might help to contradict some mis-information out there naming my ancestor as the father of some children I am quite sure are not his. Is it possible to just look at the record and tell me if there is any information on the parents of the deceased? I would so much appreciate it! Melinda York, d. Jul 2, 1956 in Merced Co. Thank you!!

John M. Borba obituary

azoreanno — 22 Dec 2007 3:24:26 GMT

Hi,

Looking for the obit of a relative, John M. Borba who died in 1938 in Merced County. His wife was Mary Bernarda dos Anjos, died 1922.

I know I don't have a specific date but if anyone out there with access to California Death Index might be able to find something.

Happy Holidays,

Marcio Borba

obit: Merced Sun Star=12/27/2006

vhouli — 20 Nov 2007 7:02:46 GMT

Seeking obit on: David Wm. Headley; Merced Sun Star;12/27/2006. Thank you.

John William GARDNER (d. 5.13.1940)

Seeley Genealogical Society — 28 Dec 2001 2:43:01 GMT

1976 obituary

DorothySwanson44 — 26 Oct 2007 1:41:25 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of a Constance Hamilton who d. Feb. 22, 1976 at Merced, Ca. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Alma D. unknown , born abt. 1902

blondie4091 — 25 Oct 2007 4:55:43 GMT

This is a longshot but, I'm hopeing someone has an Alma in their family tree. She was born in CA (according to 1930 census), as were both her parents. She married J. Goebel Collins abt. 1927 & they were living in Riverside on Johnson Ave. in 1930. I'm 'almost' positive they had no children. They either divorced or she passed away (not on death index) between 1930-1936. Goebel married 2nd time March 1937.
There is no record of marriage in Merced, Sonoma, or Stanislaus counties.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks, Bonnie

Land Records ca. 1925

blondie4091 — 25 Oct 2007 3:52:41 GMT

My grand parents were listed on 1930 census Riverside, Merced, CA. It shows that they owned their property. Also, my gr-uncle who lived next door. They migrated to CA sometime between 1923-1927.
Does anyone know where I would obtain a copy of property deed or land records for these years?

thanks in advance,
Bonnie

Carrie Jameson dc 1893

Laraine72 — 9 Jul 2001 1:08:54 GMT

Death Certificate, Merced County.

Carrie Jameson
Death date: Dec 4, 1893
Sex: Female
Race/Color: White
Marital status: Married
Age: 28 yrs.
Birthplace: CA
Place of burial: Asphodel, Merced
Remarks: A.G. Clough
Physician or Coroner: C.F. Wade
Cause of death: Pneumonia

PRIETO, CONTRERAS, QUARRELL, TARAZON

JackMurphy49 — 14 Oct 2007 3:45:25 GMT

I am trying to assist one of my best friends to help find some answers to his family. I have very little to go on except that his Grandfather's name was Francisco Prieto. He was married twice. His first wife was killed by Indians (from New Mexico). Later Francisco made a raid into New Mexico to avenge his wife's death and brought back an Indian maiden. From this union, Lucero Ramon Prieto was born Chihuahua Mexico on 11 Apr 1907. Francisco reportedly owned a large parcelc of land in Mexico during the time of civil unrest, so he fled to El Paso Texas, taking his family with him. His son Lucero Ramon Prieto moved to the Deming New Mexico area where he wed Marianna Contreras (I have three separate legal paperwork with her surname spelled as Contreras, Contrerez, Contreres). Marianna was born 14 May 1910. She and Ramon married 19 Sep 1927 and had three children (Ramiro [b. 17 Apr 1932], Gloria, and Sarah). Ramon left Marianna and the three children in Lake Valley, New Mexico. He later learned Marianna, Gloria, and Sarah died of either malnutrition and/or Tubercerlosis. Marianna died at age 21 years old. Ramon Prieto later remarried 06 Oct 1933 in Deming Luna County NM to Mary Jane Quarrell b.24 Dec 1913 in Tyrone NM. Ramon and Mary Jane had three children, Carmen Gloria b. 17 Dec 1943, Lawrence, and Joseph Ramon. Ramon and Mary Jane went to Lake Valley NM and embraced Ramiro Prieto into their family. Both Ramon d. June 1973 and Mary Jane d. 08 Jun 1996 in Planada, Merced, California. Any help would be greatly appreciated. There is little information that my friend Ramiro can provide. I told him I would attempt to help begin to understand some history on his family. I do not speak Spanish, so translation is required, if possible. Thank you in advance. Jack Murphy

Serafin Arduengo

Mical_Cisterna — 4 Oct 2007 9:20:03 GMT

Hello,
I am trying to find the obituary of Serafin (Pino)Arduengo. He passed away in March 2007. Any help would be appreciated.

obit

sutem — 17 Sep 2007 5:07:26 GMT

Obituary:

Etta Mary Bouse died on her 95th birthday Sept 5, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Carlsbad. Etta was born in Coronado, California to George William Lundgren who was born in Lindstrom, Minnesota and Elsie Marie Anderson who was born in Cambridge, Minnesota. She went to Fashion Design school and worked as assistant designer in
a blouse factory in Los Angeles and later worked as an inspector at Hughes Aircraft and
Ryan Aeronautical.

Etta lived in Coronado,CA; Minneapolis,MN; Long Beach, Los Angeles, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita, Delhi, Turlock, Rancho Palos Verdes and Carlsbad all in California
She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley, sister Verna Galeotti, son in laws Leonard Team and Charles Donlon. Surviving are daughters Sue Team of Carlsbad,
Gail Donlon of Manhattan Beach, son George Bouse (Dorothy) of Rancho Palos Verdes; grandchildren, Brian Team, Gary (Dawn) Team, Kathy Donlon, Chuck Donlon, Tami Bouse, Michelle (Fernando) Volonte; 9 great Grandchildren, 3 nieces and a nephew. Services will be private.

Martha M. Blow change in initial. info

Ukiah Family H.Center — 30 Jul 2002 6:13:17 GMT

The middle inital is not A but rather M. I talked with you before thank you for your letter Carolyn. Did not find an obituary for her at Eureka. However, found a listing at Falk (Falk's Claim, by jon humboldt gates) just outside Eureka, Humboldt co., which is:
Bertha Blow
I will look for a date of death for her. Found in 1860 census a list for Alfred Blow at Arrapahoe co., Kansas from a book listing people who came from Tenn., South Carolina, Virgina.
I am working from the LDS, Family History Center here in Ukiah. I hope what I found may help us with Martha's husband's family in California. JoAnn

Descendants of Louise Robinson - Merced Co.Ca

AliceDoescher — 30 Aug 2007 4:51:36 GMT

Looking for an obituary for Louise Robinson daughter of Abel (John Abel) and Agnes (Nancy Graham) Robinson of Snelling. Louise was born abt. 1866 and married a Frank Collins abt. 1896. She passed away abt. 1949. Need help with direction I should take. Thanxs

Royce E. GARRETT obit

mafreeman1 — 28 Aug 2007 3:16:16 GMT

I am hoping that someone can help me with an obit for Royce Edward Earl Garrett who died 11 Aug 1958 in Merced Co., CA. I have that he was born 20 Jan 1900 or 1901 in Texas. I do not know if he was married or if he had children. Thank you for your help.

Leonard Cunningham, 1913-2002, Merced Co., CA. Obituary?

CECarroll1945 — 20 Aug 2007 3:14:57 GMT

Searching for information on Leonard Cunningham. He died in Merced County on 14 Aug 2002.

Nils Magnus Peterson and Ida Kristina

plundstrom53 — 21 Mar 2002 9:31:32 GMT

Nils Magnus Peterson and his wife Ida Kristina moved to Hilmar, Merced County, California from, I believe, Saronville, Kansas. Ida was originally from Hjorted, Sweden and Nils was originally from Vena Parish, Sweden. Their unmarried daughter Anna, daughter Selma and her husband Isidor Axel Hjalmar Lundstrom shared a house. I would like to find more information on Nils, Ida, Selma, Anna, and Isidor.

searching for obituary for Nellie Franklin, d. 1998

TSARITSA — 1 Aug 2007 6:36:39 GMT

I am interested in finding an obituary and/or burial information for Nellie M. Franklin. She was born May 4, 1928 in Arkansas and died March 22, 1998. The SSDI shows her last residence as Delhi, Merced County, California.

Thank you,

Melissa

Jake Wilhelm, dentist 1950-70

RDuncan1520 — 30 Apr 2007 11:31:51 GMT

Trying to locate a dentist in Merced in the 1950-1970 named Jake Wilhelm. May or may not be living now. Appreciate any leads.

Obit for John Ulric Branstrom - 1942

sweden1999 — 16 Jul 2007 2:53:28 GMT

I’m looking for information about John Ulric Branstrom. He was born on 1864 and died on 26 August 1942 in Merced, California.

Could someone please help me find his obituary and put it on this board or send it to my email? I would love to know more about his life story since he settled in California.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

/John

Thelma Shook Fagundes, 1921-2007

PaulBrower35 — 2 Jul 2007 9:18:20 GMT

A Thelma Fagundes (nee SHOOK) born 13 December 1921 in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan died 6 June 2007 in Merced, having lived toward the end of her life in Atwater. . Her parents were Edwin Shook and Julia Tisdel. She had been a music teacher in Michigan, Colorado, and California. Her mother apparently died in or near Atwater. Her late husband was Frank Fagundes, identified in her obituary in the Coldwater (Michigan) Daily Reporter as a "prominent almond grower" -- but the California Death Index indicates that multiple persons now deceased named Frank Fagundes.

Which Frank Fagundes was he?

MATTOX/PRICE IN DOS PALOS

Gigi Gibbs — 3 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for obits and relatives of Henry Mattox and Fannie Price Mattox, who settled in the Dos Palos area around the turn of the century (1900), coming from Kansas. Their children ended up moving to the Fresno area, but there is no record of either Henry or Fannie having died in Fresno County. Any clues out there?

Looking for Descendants of George B Painter

Randall Russell — 5 Jun 2002 5:21:04 GMT

I am looking for descendants of George B Painter, who was born in Holmes Co, Ohio, 1860. He married Fannie Speelman in Holmes Co, OH on January 3, 1888. They moved to Los Banos, Merced Co, CA in 1908. At the time of his death in 1921 George had four survivng children: John Bruce Painter of Los Banos, Mrs. Daisy Stam of Grafton, William Painter of Colusa, and Mrs Mable Yoder.

I know that John Bruce Painter had a son William Frank Painter. He moved back to Ohio with his Uncle and Aunt William and May Painter in 1925. At that time, George's widow, Fannie Painter, was living in Canton, Ohio. After living with his grandmother for a short time, he moved in with his Aunt Mable and Uncle Carl Yoder in Holmes Co, Ohio.

If you are a descendant of any of these people I wold love to hear from you. George is a brother of my 3great-grandfather, Sample Edward Painter. George and Sample's parents were John Bruce and Mary (Snyder) Painter.

Obituray Look Up Arthur Cottrell Vaughn

CathyH909 — 20 Apr 2007 3:41:46 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary for Arthur Cottrell Vaughn died 04 Jul 1991 in Merced county.
Thank You

Maher Surname

KWhite0860 — 23 Jun 2001 3:16:04 GMT

The informant in the death certificate transcripton for Helen Hightower is Iris Maher; my maternal grandmother was a Maher, and that side of my family comes from Merced County. I'm interested in any information regarding Iris' family she would like to share, in case we are related.

From the obituary board
Helen Coloma Hightower dc 1996

Posted by Sonia Hetherington on Thu, 20 Jul 2000

Surname: Hightower, Robin, Ruman, Maher

From the Death Certificate, Merced County. Book 79, page 48.
Helen Coloma Hightower
Death date: April 23, 1996
Time: 1930
Age: 92 yrs.
Sex: Female
Race: white
Occupation: Homemaker, own home x 68 yrs.
Birthdate: Jan 15, 1904
Birthplace: CA
Name and birthplace of Mother: Queen Robin, CA
Name and birthplace of Father: Peter Francis Ruman, CA
SS# 555-64-7899
Residence: 3801 N. Lake Rd., Merced
Place of death: Mercy Hospital, Merced
CR/BU, Merced District Cemetery, Merced
Funeral director: Stratford Evans Merced Chapel
Education: 12 yrs.
Informant: Iris E. Maher [daug] 2716 Piedmont Dr., Merced
Cause of death: [A] Pulmomary Edema x 1 day, [B] Sepsis x 8 days., [C] Small bowel obstruction x 8 days.
Other: Congestive Heart Failure, Rt. Lower Lobe Pneumonia.
Macieg G. Ossowski, M.D.

Need Obit for Margaret Lorenzen

Janette_Anderson — 23 Mar 2007 3:59:19 GMT

Need Obit for Margaret Lorenzen, died 20 June 1945 in Merced County, CA. Thanks in advance for any help.
Janette

Stacey Renee Stratton 1973 - 1997

SIFER — 16 Mar 2007 5:07:01 GMT

The Ancestry.com California Birth Index has a Stacey R Stratton born 13 Dec 1973 in Merced County to a Mizer mother. The California Death Index has a Stacey Renee Stratton born 13 Dec 1973 in California and died 29 Jan 1997 in Merced County. The Social Security Death Index has a Stacey R. Stratton born 13 Dec 1973 and died 15 Jan 1997.dates.

I could not find an obituary in "NewsBank America's Obituaries."

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Charlie Meiser
Historian & Director
Meisser Genealogy Association

marriage lookup please

oldretcop — 11 Feb 2007 5:09:16 GMT

June Goebel Collins and Alma D unknown were married abt 1926. I need a date for their marriage as well as her last name? In 1930 they are lving next door to his sister and family in Riverside Pct, Merced Co, CA.

Thanks in advance,
Linda

William S Shaw 1835-1893 & Henrietta F Stipes 1850-1917

susiegardner00 — 20 Feb 2007 12:03:52 GMT

Is there anyone working on this family? Their children were: Samuel H Shaw (wed Laura Conger), William "Dede" Henry Harrison Shaw (wed Jessie Alice Kauffman), Ann Eliza Shaw, Theophilus Shaw, Ida May Shaw (wed Eugene H. Halstead), Johnny Shaw, Dora Shaw (wed Charles Bloed), Thomas Shaw (wed Cleo ?), Mary Shaw, Robert Winnert Shaw (wed Rebecca Emogine Westfall), Dick P. Shaw -died 1918, Rachel Shaw (wed Arthur Poor).
I would like to send a set of family group sheets by regular mail to anyone who might be related.
Susie Shaw Gardner - gardner@methow.com - Winthrop, Washington

Obituary Look-up

kejafu — 22 Jan 2007 4:29:40 GMT

I am searching for an obituary for Norman Shoaff from Atwater, Merced County. Died 01/01/2006. I attempted to locate it at the Merced Sun-Star website, but they only archive obits for 30 days. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

Kevin Futato
Enon Valley Pa

Faustina Azevedo Laureana Valadares obit 1969

azoreanno — 23 Jan 2007 2:34:27 GMT

Hi,

Can anyone find this obit please

Faustina Azevedo Laureana married Frank Valadares.
She died October 15 1969 in Merced County. She was born in 1881.
She had at least 2 kids, Frank and Mary.

Thank you,
Marcio

Obituaries

paula_lew — 12 Jan 2007 10:35:04 GMT

I need the following obits please: RUDOPLH BUCHOLTZ dod Mar 1, 1949, Livingston; CHARISE BUCHOLTZ dod Jan 15, 1988, Hilmar; and WILLIAM F. BUCHOLTZ dod Jan 31, 2003, Hilmar, thanks much.

Bear Creek, VARAIN family, Varain Station?

Kelly — 18 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Anyone know where I can find info. about/records for Bear Creek & Varain Station? Where is it located, history, families who lived there, cemeterys, etc.

I am looking for the family of Honora Josephine Varain born 1864 in Bear Creek. Her mother's was Elizabeth Marcus but no one seems to know her father's name.

Family Legend has is that she came down from Varain Station/Bear Creek(?) and was a seamstress in the Goodale household in Snelling where she met and married my ggrandfather Charles Everett Goodale.

Marriage Lookup Please? Robert Ogden & Lottie Kaufman

dstielow — 8 Jan 2007 4:05:38 GMT

I am hoping to find a marriage record for Robert Ogden & Lottie Kaufman. They were probably married around 1900-1903 in Merced Co., CA. Thanks very much!!!

SCHARNHORST, LOUIS - Merced Co. Ca

johncook790 — 3 Jan 2007 1:53:23 GMT

Looking for information, possibly obituary, for Louis Scharnhorst, born ca 1871 (likely in Stanislaus Co) who patented land in the Canal Precinct in 1905 (Township 11S, Range 11E, Section 17). His brother Ernest lived in the area later with his wife and others. No information found thus far on Louis. So, anything is appreciated. Elizabeth Cook

WORCH, Fred E or Steven (Stephen) - Merced Co. Ca

johncook790 — 3 Jan 2007 1:52:27 GMT

I am looking for any information on WORCH. Either Fred E Worch, a widowed lawyer, age 34, residing by himself, in the Canal Precinct, in July 1900. He was born of German parents in NYC in 1864. Or, Steven (Stephen) Worch, first noted in the 1910 census, living as a nephew in the household of Ernest and Anna Scharnhorst, again in the Canal Precinct. Steven is 12 at the time. He registers for the WWI draft in Portland OR, and may have moved back to NYC by 1930.

Hickey & Echeverria Families

Marti Hurley — 17 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ties to my great-grandparents, John Hickey (who was at one time postmaster of Volta in Merced County) and Mercedes Echeverria. They had the following children: Annie (Shore) John, Cornelius, Elmo, Roy, James, Henrietta aka Geraldine(Cole, Clark, Scala, Cloud), Viola (King), Carmen, and possibly more. Any information will be appreciated. Many thanks.

Mabel Elizabeth Lewis 1916-1981

azoreanno — 30 Dec 2006 10:21:06 GMT

Hi,

Can anyone please find the obit of Mabel Elizabeth Lewis. Maiden name Villalobos.
She died April 16 1981, las residence was Los Banos, Merced Co.

Really apreciate it.
Marcio

Minnie A Raths Obituary

ethelkonczak141 — 23 Nov 2006 5:46:40 GMT

I am looking for someone who would be able to find an obituary for Minnie A Raths who was born 25, August, 1899 in Wisconsin and died in Merced California on May 05 1992. She was my father's cousin. I would be most appreciative.
Thanks,
Ethel Konczak

Mrs. Georgia Doak's Boarding House & Charles Marshall

Charles Marshall — 20 Nov 2006 3:30:34 GMT

I would like to locate anyone, especially a Doak relative, who remembers Mrs. Georgia M. Doak's boarding house on 760 - 13th Street in Merced. Mrs. Doak was a widow. Her late husband, Ezekiel Doak, had worked for the city. He died in the very early 1930s. They had at least one son, George Doak (b. abt 1910 in California).

My Great-grandfather, Charles Marshall, lived in Mrs. Doak's boarding house from about 1932 (possibly even a couple years earlier) until his death in the Merced General Hospital in January 1937 after a 2-week stay. Charles (possibly known as "Charlie") was a widower, an elderly man in his late-60s/early 70's who spoke with an accent. We aren't sure, but think it was likely an English or maybe an east coast (New York or upper New England area) accent. He was born in New York, was about 5' 9" tall, medium build, blue eyes, clean shaven and balding on the top of his head. He had a son, Charles (aka "Charlie"), that lived in Portland, Oregon with his family, including two small sons, Charles and Richard Marshall. Up until his death, Charles Sr. was living on a small survivor's pension from the VA (from a step-son that was killed during World War I). His obituary in the "Merced Sun-Star" newspaper notes that he was a Spanish-Amercian War veteran but I need to know what branch and outfit he was in to locate his military records.

If anyone remembers Mrs. Doak's boarding house (or knows anyone that might remember this) and any of the people that lived there from 1930-36, please contact me. Many thanks.

Ellen Delinda Garcia 1968

Beverly — 14 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Merced, California Sun Star Tuesday 2 Jan 1968: Funeral services will be held in Immaculate Conception Church, Buhack, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for Mrs. Ellen Delinda GARCIA, 83, who died in a local hospital Monday. Mrs. Garcia, a lifelong resident of this area, lived at 1664 N. Buhach Road. She was born in Indian Gulch, Mariposa County. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m., Wednesday in Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was a member of the American Legion Auxilliary, Order of Druids, charter and honorary member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Applegate Grange and SPRSI. She leaves eight daughters, Mrs. Elsie RODRIGUES of Gonzales, Mrs. Amelia BELLOLI, Mrs. Virginia ROWE, Mrs. Mamie FREITAS, all of Merced; Mrs. Mabel BELLOLI of Atwater, Mrs. Mildred RODRIGUES of Modesto, Mrs. Phyllis GOULARTE of Pacific Grove; two brothers, Henry PRAIRIE of Ojai and Ned PRAIRIE of San Francisco; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

obit for Charles S. Wilson 1837-1929

Donna — 1 Nov 2006 1:31:09 GMT

Charles S. Wilson 1837-1929 8-1-29 Died in Merced County

Trying to determine if Charles S. Wilson is a Civil War Veteran. Possibly lived in Gustine or Los Banos.

Did not locate in Times-Index in Newman.

Thank you for your help.

Obituary lookups please

Connie L. Godak — 26 Oct 2006 2:42:35 GMT

Merced co. deaths I have record of: Rachel Cline, 20 Dec 1946-- Walter Cline, 13 Aug 1970 -- Margaret Cline, 25 Dec 1995. Many other Clines in surrounding counties hailed from there and may also have obits listed there. I very much appreciate your help! You are welcome to email me directly.

OBIT for LORETTA (HOULIHAN) STONE- Merced Co. Ca

veronica — 31 Oct 2006 5:38:43 GMT

Would like obit for LORETTA HOULIHAN STONE, I believe from 2002.

John Louis Dellamonica 1923-1987 Merced Co CA

Sam — 18 Oct 2006 1:11:10 GMT

John Louis Dellamonica was the son I think of Louis

Dellamonica and Marjorie Sinnott.

I would like to learn more about him. Did he marry, ? Who where and when. Who were his wife's parents, siblings?

Did John and his wife have children? where when etc.

John 's siblings were: Gerald Wayne dob March 18 1938 and died in Santa Cruz 1997,
James Marvin dob Dec 23, 1925, James I think married someone named Marsha J Dvorak

Louis Dellamonica(father of John) parents were:
Julian dob 1857 in Switzerland and Celesata Cosmini dob 9-26-1865 also in Switzerland. When did they immgrate?
Louis's siblings were:
Mary J, Hazel, Evalina, Julian"Jack", Amelia A, Emma A,
Charles Q, and Frances,
I'd also would like to know who they married, children, spouse's mothers maiden name, where all were from etc.

Thank you so much

Any information about John or his parents, siblings would be very much appreciated.

Where would John be buried.?

Sam

John & Rachel Cline family, Merced co., early 1900's to present

Connie L. Godak — 26 Oct 2006 1:56:02 GMT

Researching my ggp's who settled in Dos Palos ca 1905 and their descendants. Also his brother's families, those of James Milton Cline and Sherman Cline, all of whom immigrated from Kansas/Nebraska. Marriages include Mumby, Fisher, Shaw, Ritchey. First gen given names include Anna, John, George,
Martha, Nellie, David, Walter, Alice & Dorothy. Any exchange of data welcome.

Patsy Gorrell

EstherPope — 7 Jul 2001 11:33:48 GMT

I would like to find an old school friend. Patsy Gorrell married a Bill Emerick. Patsy went to Merced High School. We were in the 8th and 9th grade together. 1955 and 1956.
If anyone out there knows of Patsy's whereabouts I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

Obit Lookup for Margaret G.Lorenzen

Janette_Anderson — 4 Oct 2006 8:28:21 GMT

Need obit for Margaret G. Lorenzen, she died June 20, 1945 in Merced County. I think she is the wife of my Great Uncle, Charles Henry Jorgensen. He died in 1940, and I think she must have remarried.
Thanks, Janette

Dos Palos 1930 census

aileen115w — 16 Nov 2006 9:20:50 GMT

Hi, all. New to this board and list. Need some information from the 1930 census Dos Palos area and wonder if anyone does lookups or if there is a state lookup website. Looking for WATSONs on that census. My parents married there in 1932. More detailed information can be posted if anyone can help. Many thanks in advance,
Aileen in WA [but b. Lassen Co CA]

Axel Blomquist Obit lookup

Naomi Swanson — 9 Sep 2006 7:29:01 GMT

My great uncle Axel Blomquist was living in Merced County on April 21, 1930 when the 1930 U.S. census was taken. He is shown with his wife Anna C. and son Robert S. I think Axel Blomquist died on 8 May 1930. Could some kind soul look up either his death notice or obituary? Thank you.

Need obit lookup

jodypl — 6 Sep 2006 5:40:36 GMT

I would really appreciate an obit for;

Henrietta Letietia Carpenter HAYES d. 29 Apr 1919
Athlone, Merced, CA

Need obit lookup Merced Sun Star 4-12-2002

Jan — 1 Sep 2006 12:38:19 GMT

Looking for an obit for Edward George Ovatt, age 66.
Obituary times has:
Ovatt, Edward George, 66, AL>Merced,Ca: Merced Sun Star 2002-4-12 elml.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks from Jan

Purdom family in Merced and Stanislaus co. California

get180 — 22 May 2006 10:45:54 GMT

I would like to know about the Purdom families that left Marion co. Arkansas went to Merced and Stanislaus co. Cal. I am descended from Thomas Williard Purdom and Eliza Jane Pond. Thomas Willard married Nancy McAnelly after Eliza died and they had several children.

Mrs. Harriet McDonough ~ Obit Results ~ 1947

Alma — 29 Aug 2006 3:34:36 GMT

Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA]
March 27, 1947

Rites Held For Pioneer Resident Of Livingston

Livingston - Funeral; services for Mrs. Harriet McDonough, 82, of Livingston were conducted by the Rev. Alfred T. Chandler at the Hale funeral chapel in Turlock at two o'clock Monday afternoon and burial followed in the family plot in the Turlock cemetery. Mrs. A. T. Chandler sang "In the Sweet Sweet Bye and Bye" and "The Old Rugged Cross" during the funeral ceremony.

Mrs. McDonough died Friday in a Stockton hospital where she had received treatment for several weeks; she had been in failing health for past few years and for four years had been in a rest home in Modesto.

Her mother was Emma Brush who came to California in 1849 at the age of four years and was carried across Donner Pass by her father; other members of the party were frozen in the snow.

Mrs. McDonough was born in Stockton in 1864 and came with her family to Livingston in 1914. Her husband Joseph McDonough, passed away in 1927.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eunice McKenzie of Sacramento and Mrs. Mary Moore of Waterford; four sons, Clarence McDonough of Davis, Austin and Charles McDonough of Livingston, and Harvey McDonough of Denair; twelve grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Transcribed by: Alma Stone

Earl L. MASTERS, Obit results

LorraineRichards — 23 Aug 2006 10:40:40 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Friday, July 6, 1962, page 13

Obituaries
Earl L. Masters
Earl LaVerne Master, 50, of 3180 Trindade Rd., died Thursday in a Merced hospital after a long illness.
An employee of the Davis Cannery, he had lived in Merced for eight years. He was born in Marshall, Mich.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Dessie Master of Merced; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Ellis of Snelling, Mrs. Carol Campbell of Oregon and Miss Beverly Ann Masters of Merced; a son, Earl E. of Merced; mother, Mrs. Jane Gallant of Michigan; three sisters, Mrs. Maxine Brandis, Mrs. Hazel Hollister and Mrs. Dorothy Osborn, all of Michigan; four brothers, Jack, Waynard, Louis and Bert, all of Michigan; and four grandchildren.
Services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home. The Rev. John Hilton of the Full Gospel Faith Tabernacle will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Chowchilla District Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary C. McCarthy ~ Obit Results ~ 1939

Alma — 16 Aug 2006 5:03:30 GMT

Los Banos Enterprise [Los Banos, CA]
Friday, June 9, 1939

Mrs. M. McCarthy Dies At Oakland

Mrs. Mary C. McCarthy, age 59, died suddenly from a heart attack Wednesday morning in Oakland. Mrs. McCarthy was the widow of the late John D. McCarthy, former prominent Los Banos business man; and a sister of Mrs. E. W. Thiercof of this city.

Besides her sister, Mrs. Thiercof, she leaves three brothers, Thomas J. Maher of Merced, Will Maher of San Francisco and James F. Maher of Mentone, Calif., and the following children all of Oakland: Sister Frances Rafael ( Mary McCarthy ) of Holy Names Academy, Kathleen McCarthy, Mrs. Edw. Horwinski, Mrs. John B. Brennan, Mrs. Robert Maginnis, Elizabeth McCarthy Jr. and Joseph McCarthy.

Funeral services will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, Oakland, at 9 a.m. today, Friday.

The McCarthy family lived in Los Banos for many years before moving to Oakland about 1911, where they have since resided. They still retain two dairy ranches and other farming property near this city, where they have many friends, especially among the older residents.

In addition to his agricultural interests, Mr. McCarthy operated a livery stable here for several years and was at one time mayor of this city.

transcribed by: Alma
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John P. Menjoulet ~ Obit Results ~ 1958

Alma — 15 Aug 2006 10:10:42 GMT

Los Banos Enterprise [Los Banos, CA]
Friday, April 25, 1958

John P. Menjoulet Pioneer Resident
Dies In Gustine

John P. Menjoulet, aged 84, one of the few remaining West Side pioneers; passed away Tuesday, April 22 at the West Side Community Hospital in Gustine, where he had been hospitalized for the past year.

The Rosary was recited Thursday evening at 8:30 in the Davis-Hansen chapel in Gustine. There will be a requiem mass at the Holy Ghost church in Gustine, today, Friday morning at 9:30, the Very Rev. John B. Forde officiating.

Menjoulet was a financier and cattle and sheep rancher with large holdings in Menjoulet Canyon. For about 20 years he made his home in Oakland but returned four years ago to spend his time between Los Banos and Gustine.

He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mathilde Bambauer of Los Banos, Mrs. Emily Pfitzer of Gustine and Mrs. Julia Tully of Los Banos, and his stepchildren, Mrs. Myrtle Wells of Hanford and William Menjoulet of Alameda.

Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery at Oakland with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. today, Friday.

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Anthony Pfitzer ~ Obit ~ Will ~ Results ~ 1891

Alma — 15 Aug 2006 9:28:20 GMT

Annie Menjoulet ~ Obituary Results ~ 1977

Alma — 15 Aug 2006 9:23:59 GMT

Los Banos Enterprise [Los Banos, CA]
Saturday, Nov. 26, 1977

Obituaries

Annie Menjoulet

Requiem mass will be said Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church for Annie E. Menjoulet, a lifetime resident of the Los Banos area.

She died Wednesday in a local hospital following a long illness. She was 91.

The daughter of pioneer ranchers, Mr. and Mrs. Domingo Gastambide, Mrs. Menjoulet was born on the family ranch in the foothills southeast of Los Banos and attended Volta School.

Her husband, George Menjoulet died in 1931. Mrs. Menjoulet was a member of the St. Joseph's Alter Society.

She is survived by a sister, Bertha Gastambide; a niece, Elena Etcheverry, and a nephew, Albert Etcheverry, all of Los Banos.

Rosary services will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel in Los Banos. Burial will be in the Los Banos Cemetery.

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Mabel George ~ Obituary Results ~ 1982

Alma — 15 Aug 2006 9:19:56 GMT

The Dos Palos Star [Dos Palos, CA]
Thursday, March 11, 1982
Obituaries

Mabel George

Memorial services were held in the First Christian Church, Tuesday morning, for Mabel George, 84, who passed away in a Merced hospital Saturday.

Rev. Doyle Young officiated, with interment in Dos Palos Cemetery. A native of Odin, Minn., Mrs. George had lived here the past 67 years. She was a food service supervisors for the Dos Palos Elementary School District and a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Dos Palos Grange and First Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Evelyn Casaurang of Concord; one son, Sam Taylor of Oakhurst; a brother, Eddie Olson; and two sisters, Bertha Lohmiller and Hazel Leverson, all of Minn.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions to the Dos Palos Abulance Fund would be appreciated by the family.

Whitehurst Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

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Jessie Augusta Pemberton McSwain

Ecton McSwain — 12 Aug 2006 12:16:36 GMT

Jessie (Mrs. Robert H.) McSwain died at Los Banos 18 April 1921. I would be interested to see any obituary that may have been published at that time.

Marie Menjoulet Obituary Results ~ 1913

Alma — 10 Aug 2006 11:52:33 GMT

Marie Menjoulet
July 18, 1848 - Sept. 16, 1913
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Los Banos Enterprise {Los Banos, CA.}
Sept 20, 1913
Pioneer Woman Passes to the Great Beyond

Death came as a relief to Mrs. John Menjoulet, Sr., who passed away early Tuesday
morning from diabetes, after an illness covering several months. She was a pioneer resident of this section having lived on California 44 years and of that time only four years of her life were lived outside of Merced county. She was a native of France, and aged 65 years, one month and 28 days. Death overtook her at the home on Badger Flat.

She was the mother of John P., Henry L., Geo. B., and Miss Julia Menjoulet, Mrs. S. B. McCullagh, Mrs. Wm. Pfitzer, and Mrs. Mathilde Bambauer, all of the West Side. The husband, John Menjoulet, Sr., for many years was one of the best known stockraisers in this part of California, and during this period the family home was located in the hills west of Los Banos.

The funeral was held Thursday morning, conducted by G. E. Nordgren of Merced, and was one of the largest attended that has ever taken place from this city. Floral remembrances of the esteem in which this estimable lady was held were much in evidence. The services were held at the Catholic church conducted by the pastor, Rev. Father Labellegay. The pallbearers were J. M. Arburua, Jack Bareilles, Joseph Pfitzer, Frank Pfitzer, Wm. Bunker and Joseph Columa.

Those in attendance at the funeral from Berkeley were John Pfitzer, Clariece Pfitzer, Mrs. A. Gomengine, Mrs. Julia McCabe and Miss Lizzie McCabe; from San Francisco Jack Bareilles, J. Ayester, Mr. and Mrs. F. Menjoulet, Bernard Lagrave a nephew and Mrs. Emile Nouaux a niece of the deceased; and from Hawyards [sic] Victor Lagrave a nephew

Card of Thanks
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted in our late bereavement.

JOHN MENJOULET AND FAMILY

Mrs. Theresa Pfitzer Obituary Results ~ 1919

Alma — 10 Aug 2006 11:38:58 GMT

Los Banos Enterprise [Los Banos, CA]
Saturday, May 3, 1919

Mrs. Theresa Pfitzer Dies In Bekeley

Mrs. Theresa Pfitzer, one of the early pioneers of this section and the state, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia A. McCabe, 2424 Russell street, Berkeley, last Friday night, following an illness of only two weeks.

She was a native of Wuerttemberg, Germany, and aged 86 years and two months. She came with her parents to Lyons, Iowa, in 1852, where she lived for a few years and where she was married to Anthony Pfitzer. In 1863 they were members of a caravan train which came to California in prairie schooners and settled in the San Joaquin valley a few miles from this city. A daughter, Mrs. Domengine, was three weeks old, when they left for the west.

Her home was made in this community until her death of her husband which occurred in 1891. A short time afterward she moved to Santa Cruz where she lived until 1908 and then moved to Berkeley and has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. McCabe, since that time. The Pfitzer family is one of the oldest and best known in this section of the state and many of the children still reside in the valley.

The funeral services were held at the St. Augustine church in Berkeley, and the remains were brought to Los Banos the following afternoon where interment took place in the Los Banos cemetery, the services at the cemetery being in charge of Father J. L. Daumus, pastor of the Catholic church of this city.

Mrs. Pfitzer is survived by nine children and thirty-three grandchildren and great-grand-children.

The children are; Frank Pfitzer of Volta, Joseph Pfitzer of Berkeley, Andy Pfitzer of Newman, William Pfitzer of Gustine, Clarice Pfitzer and Mrs. Julia McCabe of Berkeley, Mrs. A. Domengine of Coalinga, and Louis Pfitzer of the American Expeditionary Forces in France.
Miss Eugenia McCabe of the local high school faculty is a granddaughter.

Pfitzer/Knight/Menjoulet - Merced Co. Ca

JNewman708 — 9 Aug 2006 12:48:23 GMT

I am new to searching for ancestors. I was born in Los Banos. My mother was Marie Menjoulet; her mother was Mary Theresa Pfitzer; her mother was Hester Ann Knight.

The family lived in that area for a long, long time. I would appreciate any help.

Diana R. Kauth ~ Obituary results ~ 2006

Alma — 29 Jul 2006 2:48:05 GMT

RHINE, William Henson, obit results

Lorraine — 29 Jul 2006 1:18:10 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Thursday, June 20, 1940 (news item on page 3)

William Rhine Dies Near Merced

William Henson Rhine, 63, of Merced, died at his home on the Los Banos highway today. He was born in Iowa and had lived in Merced four years.
Surviving are his widow Mrs. Maude Rhine; two sons, Leland and Howard, Merced; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Bonar, Merced; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Oliver and Mrs. Mary Guy, Kansas; five brothers, Clarence and Orin, Kansas, Elton of Texas, Ira of Visalia and James of Orange; and two grandchildren, Edson and Alvin Bonar, Merced.
Funeral arrangements are pending in charge of the Ivers and Alcorn funeral home.

MERCED SUN-STAR, Friday, June 21, 1940, page 3

Funeral Notice
Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home
RHINE-- Near Merced, June 20, 1940, William Henson Rhine, beloved husband of Maud Rhine. Loving father of Mrs. Edna Bonar, Leland and Howard Rhine. Brother of Mrs. Ethel Oliver, Mrs. Mary Guy, Clarence, Orin, Elton, Ira and James Rhine. Friends are invited to attend funeral services Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel. Rev. F.W. Lumsden officiating. Interment Masonic cemetery.

John Lynn 1910-1968. Born OK > CA

sharolyn — 19 Jul 2006 1:12:43 GMT

John Lynn was born May 28, 1910 in OK and died Jul 1968 in Merced Co. CA. He married Lola Simmons She was born Oct 22, 1912 in Heavener, OK and died Aug 1966 in Placer or Merced Co. CA.

Looking for anyone related to John & Lola.

Thank you

SMITH, Arthur obit results

Lorraine — 21 Jul 2006 4:14:56 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Wednesday, March 1, 2000, Page A-7

ARTHUR SMITH, 83
Retired
Arthur Smith, a resident of Atwater for 36 years, died Saturday at a local health-care facility.
Mr. Smith was born June 21, 1916 in Winchester, Mass. He served in the United States Air Force for 30 years, retiring in 1973 as a master sergeant.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane Telles of Atwater; one son, Rod Smith of Sacramento; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Whitton Family Funeral Service of Merced.

Kizziah Brown obit 1901

Carolhoskins — 14 Jul 2006 7:29:56 GMT

We are hoping to find an obit for 2nd GGM Kizziah Peterson Brown who died August 1901. We do not know the day. She was living with her son Edward Alexander Brown and his family in the Hopeton Precinct, Merced Co., CA in 1900. She was buried in Stockton Cemetery in Aug. 1901. Thank you so much for this opportunity to further our research. Carol Brown Hoskins

SNIDER, Jess -- Obit results

Lorraine — 16 Jul 2006 8:15:35 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Tuesday, January 25, 1994, page A-5

JESS SNIDER, 81
Farmer
CHOWCHILLA -- Jess Lee Snider, a self-employed farmer, died Sunday at Chowchilla Convalescent Hospital. He was 81.
Mr. Snider was born Oct. 16, 1912 in Odessa, Texas. He lived in the Chowchilla area for 60 years.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Snider of Chowchilla, three brothers, Bud Snider of Sheridan, Henry Snider and Claud Snider, both of Le Grand; four sisters, Irene Duke of Sacramento, Odessa Ray and Della Thurman, both of chowchilla and Ella Williams of Planada.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Chowchilla District Cemetery. The Rev. John Flanagan will be officiating. Services are under the direction of Worden Funeral Chapel.

PICKLESIMER, Irene - obit results

Lorraine — 16 Jul 2006 6:20:33 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Tuesday November 9, 1993, Page A-4

IRENE PICKLESIMER, 68
Oklahoma native
ATWATER --- Irene Agnes Picklesimer, a homemaker, died Sunday. She was 68.
Mrs. Picklesimer was born Dec. 4, 1924 in Lincoln City, Okla. She was a member of the Winton Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, James Junior Picklesimer; two daughters, Chyrel Picklesimer of Atwater and Debra LaBlue of Fresno; three sons, James and Kevin Picklesimer, both of Texas and Charles Picklesimer of Delhi, and five grandchildren.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of the Neptune Society in Fresno.
Memorial contributions may be made to Winton Ladies Auxiliary, Post 7792, P.O. Box 4, Winton 95388.

Mary M. Knight - obit lookup please?

dstielow — 14 Jul 2006 2:17:35 GMT

I am hoping to find an obituary for Mary M. Knight who died January 23, 1897 in Volta. She is buried in Los Banos. Thanks very much!

DCTs and Obits Needed for Merced County

EdwardMiller90 — 15 Apr 2002 4:07:16 GMT

I would appreciate an obituary lookup and Death Certificate Transcriptions for the following individuals:

WATKINS, John Westley. Found in Book #11, page 25, 03/1936-06/1938.

WATKINS, John Henry. Found in Book #14, page 468, 10/1942-01/1946.

Many thanks for anything you may find!

Regards,
Ed Miller

DOS PALOS STAR

JDGRAHM57 — 2 Oct 2005 4:25:02 GMT

COULD ANYONE IN THE DOS PALOS AREA CHECK THE LOCAL PAPER AND FIND OUT IF THERE WAS AN ARTICLE IN THE MAY 5th 2005 EDITION ABOUT THE CENTINIAL BIRTHDAY OF NORA BAKER. THANKS JOY

Snelling, Bludworth, Latour families

Jim McMillen — 14 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking descendants or knowledge of the Benjamin Snelling family who came to the area in 1849. The first seat of Merced County was at Snelling's Ranch, later called Snelling. Most of the Snellings went back to Missouri, but Ben's granddaughter, Frances White, married Charles Bludworth, first sheriff of Merced County. They had four children, one of whom married Henry F Latour. Frances White had two brothers who stayed in California, Joseph D White and Benjamin C White. I have Snelling info to share.

John Boyle ~ Obituary results 1994

Alma — 9 Jun 2006 12:39:44 GMT

Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA]
Thursday, March 24, 1994, page A-4

Obituaries

John Boyle, 75
Owner-operator

LE GRAND - John Leonard Boyle, a liquor store owner-operator, died Tuesday at Merced Community Medical Center. He was 75.

Mr. Boyle was born Sept, 15, 1918, in Burlington, Iowa. He devoted many years to the Recreation Committee in Le Grand. He was on the Board of Directors for the Community Services District. He served on the M.A.C. Committee and was a past president of the Le Grand Lions Club. He was on the committee that built the swimming pool and tennis courts in Le Grand. He served in the U.S. Army in 1939.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Boyle of Le Grand; a daughter, Judith Radovcich of West Hills and seven grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Chapel. Vigil prayer services will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Le Grand. Mass will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Tom Purcell will be officiating.

Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Building Fund, Le Grand or may be left at the funeral home.