Merced County Genealogical Society (MCGS) - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Obits for Richard and Nancy J. Talbott Cheatham

ginamarieja — 19 Jan 2002 4:39:34 GMT

I am looking for obits for my great-great grandparents. They lived in the LosBanos/Merced area after migrating from KY at the end of the Civil War. If my info is correct, they both died prior to 1925,
I know their eldest son William T. Cheatham is buried in Los Banos, with his wife, Mary Belle Green Cheatham, so I'm supposing their may have been a Cheatham family plot. William died in the late 1920's and Mary died after 1934, but before 1942.
Any assistance will be appreciated.

Nicholas Bibby

57julie — 10 Aug 2008 5:41:33 GMT

My great-great-grandfather, Nicholas Bibby, owned several acres of land in Los Banos in the 1880s. He had 11 children. His son, Samuel, was my great-grandfather.

I'd like to know when he bought the land, how many acres there were, how long it was in the family before it was sold off.

Also, my grandfather (Oliver Bibby) mentioned to me years ago that his grandfather, Samuel, was a councilman or something similar in the area in the late 1800s. He was a blacksmith, according to my late grandfather.

I'd appreciate any information you could swing my way.

Thank you.

Julie Hoyt

Thomas Lough-Mary Ann Nicholson; Robert E. Conner

otter_prof — 7 Aug 2008 8:40:23 GMT

Hello. Seeking information on what became of the Lough Family.

In the 1860 census,
Thomas and Mary A. "Lowe" are enumerated in Township 2, along with their children, all of whom were born in Indiana (presumably Elkhart County, IN).

In the next household, Robert Conner is enumerated. He is Mary Lough's nephew.

Family letters indicate that Robert was living in Merced Falls in Jan 1861 and that he moved to Idaho in 1862.

The Lough family apparently remained in Merced county, for daughter Adaline married Addison Tower on 3 Feb 1863 in Snelling.

A Conner family letter written in April 1868 asserts that mother Mary Ann (Nicholson) Lough had died in California.

In 1870, father Thomas Lough appears in the census, married to Lucretia and living in O'Neal, San Joaquin county.

Would like to know whether anyone has a specific death date for Thos or Mary Ann Lough, or whereabouts for other children: Elizabeth, William, Mary Jane, Sophrona, Emeline, Juliet, and Irene F.

Happy to exchange information.
Debian

Dunlap/Senger

stuart_woolman — 11 Nov 2001 1:45:36 GMT

My grandfather, born in Merced, Merced Co.is Lester Grant Dunlap(b:1887), s/o Jackson Hamilton Dunlap(b:1841 OH.)and Elizabeth J. Senger(b:1846). Jackson H. must have been doing okay to have purchased land for cash from Gov.( I found BLM postings). What I am interested in is any information beyond the "dates and places" kind of info. This might include court docs. or write-ups in hist. references or county histories. Is the home he had still standing or the farm still operational? Any help getting started is appreciated. I have more fam. info. if needed. Stuart Woolman

Honey or Jones of Merced County???

rmamartinez — 7 Jul 2008 7:50:29 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

Edward C. Arnold died in Merced CA on 16 Jul 1945

allensofmarietta — 2 Jul 2008 9:16:53 GMT

Edward Charles Arnold is my great-grandfather who separated from his wife while my grandmother was a small child. We never knew where he went or when he died, or any other information about him. I found a this Edward C. Arnold in a Merced CA death index in Merced, CA and ordered the death certificate. Its a match to my great-grandfather, same DOB, Mother, etc. I'm looking for someone who has further information or who will do an obit lookup in the prevailing paper for the area. Also, any advise on how to go about getting a copy of the probate records?

Thanks in advance for any help.

-Cary Allen

1910/20 Census of Joseph Corona

wardrop173 — 6 Jul 2008 12:06:42 GMT

I am searching for some information on Joseph Corona, born about 1882-3, in Los Banos, Calif. In the 1910 Census he might have had a wife Elsie, and also this Elsie was in the 1920 Census. Thanks!

JIm

1900/10 Census of Elsie Alcantar

wardrop173 — 6 Jul 2008 12:02:51 GMT

ON the birth certificate it said that Elsie Alcantar was born in 1889-90 in Merced, Calif. I wonder in the 1900 and possibly 1910 census there was a listing. Thanks.

Jim

1900/10 Census of Elsie Alcantar

wardrop173 — 6 Jul 2008 12:02:44 GMT

ON the birth certificate it said that Elsie Alcantar was born in 1889-90 in Merced, Calif. I wonder in the 1900 and possibly 1910 census there was a listing. Thanks.

Jim

1900/10 Census of Elsie Alcantar

wardrop173 — 6 Jul 2008 12:01:45 GMT

ON the birth certificate it said that Elsie Alcantar was born in 1889-90 in Merced, Calif. I wonder in the 19oo and possibly 1910 census there was a listing. Thanks.

Jim

Morgan Edward Herron 1895-1975

RCBarker — 29 May 2008 9:44:57 GMT

Trying to find more information on Morgan Herron and his genealogy. I know his father was George Herron from the 1900 and 1920 Merced County, CA census records. Mother was Louise and had a sister Florence.

Records show Morgan died in Merced County in March 1975.

It appears Morgan's father was Eliphelas George Herron.

Buckley's of Merced County, California

Cindy Kelley — 10 Mar 2002 11:14:05 GMT

Looking for other family members to add to the Buckley tree. Charles Omar Eugene Buckley b. Jun 25,1854 in New York d. May 21,1915, burried in Hopeton, Merced. Father Sylvanus Buckley. Charles Wife: Etta Leaner Keller, b. Oct 4,1862 in Washington, d.Oct 10,1925 in Merced burried in Hopeton, Merced. Children : Zelia May 1881-1962, Jay Gould 1883-1946, Oliver "Ollie" 1885-1944, Etta Luella 1885-1939, Charles Emery(Edward)? 1887-1958, Laura M. 1887-1960, Boney 1890-1971, Florence 1890-? Pansy B. 1892-1949, George" Cubie" 1894-1972, Omar 1897-1899. If any member is apart of yours, I would love to exchanged info. Thanks:) Cindy. jimandcindy@saber.net

Edwin WILLCOCK or Edward WILCOX

lesdebe — 18 Jan 2008 11:19:58 GMT

I'm researching Edwin WILLCOCK, born in Australia 1891, and went to the US in 1913. There he changed his name to Edward WILCOX, obtained citizenship in 1915, and drafted in WW1, and was living in Merced. The 1920 Census still has him living in Merced as a mechanic for Mr.Miller. The 1930 Census has him living in Oregon, being married for 2 years to Georgia b.1903, California. In 1938 he was living in Motor City, Placerville, California, and was given Social Security No.546 16 5790. He died 1962, Alameda, California.

I'm trying to find any information on his wife or children(?). Some years ago an email was received from an American woman who may have been related to him, but her details were lost shortly thereafter, and contact lost.

Lyman Smith Haskell, wife Mary Noble Hedge, son Josiah Bradley Haskell, wife Martha Isabel Burns

barton27 — 10 Jul 2002 2:27:31 GMT

I've heard these family members are listed with the Daughters of the Golden West and have an extensive history in Merced. Is there any public information available through your Society? This is all I know: LSH b 4/26/1813? Portland, Cumberland, ME, d 7/10/1897 Snelling, married MNH 1844; MNH d date unknown in Snelling; JBH b 12/12/1852 Portland, Cumberland, ME, d 1/10/1878? Snelling. Thank you most kindly for your assistance.

Research Request

Vince & Kimberly — 17 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am currently researching my family and am requesting information on the marriage and death of John DePaoli born in Genoa, Italy and died in Merced and Theresa Viani born July 17, 1886 in Rome and died March 14, 1961 in Fresno. They are my paternal great-granddparents. Their marriage took place sometime around or before 1915 (the birth of their first son Arthur). Any naturalization information you may have would be welcome.

Please notify me of any charges. I appreciate any and all effort on my
behalf.

Harmon, Minerva (nee Stepp) and unk husband

ElaineOswald75 — 9 Jan 2008 7:37:06 GMT

I am seeking ANY information regarding Minerva Harmon, b. 1908, Illinois, d. July 1990, Merced, CA. Need name of husband, children, if any. Her parents were Jesse Stepp and Bertha Staunaker (Stalnaker) Stepp. Her sister, Mildred married UNK Davis. Thank you, Elaine.

W.E. Bedesen of Merced County Look Up

rgaboury — 11 Jun 2004 12:21:17 GMT

Good morning! Would it be possible to find an obituary for William Ernest Bedeson who died June 26,1986 in Merced? He was born in Merced Co. Feb. 6, 1884. I would be most grateful for your help. Ruth Gaboury

Bedensen-Abil-Price-

hartsbruce82 — 6 Dec 2007 3:39:34 GMT

Message to AlmaAlma44
Would like to have Ruth Gaboury contact me concerning the searching that she is doing on Bedesen-Abell-Price-etc, posted in approx 2001. M L jackson.
lojackson1@juno.com

Marriage Record in Merced County

rmluis — 3 Dec 2007 1:42:55 GMT

Looking for marriage record of John S Lewis(Luis)DOB:1-6-1896
to a Marian(Marion)or(Annie on Death certificate), maiden name possibly Silva. DOB abt 1893.

Obit search for Mabel Lott

lisagrammer1 — 16 Oct 2007 11:57:41 GMT

Looking for obit that would have ran in the Merced Sun Star around 07 April 1985 any help would be great. This was my great grandmother.

Appling, Chapman, Sublett, (Sublette)

appling60 — 17 Oct 2007 6:15:28 GMT

I am collecting anything and everything I can find on the above families. I have been sucessful gathering many photos, obits, death certs. and stories. I still have several holes in my collection and would like to ask for assistance from others like myself, trying to preserve family history for our future generations.
Thanks

Merced-Legarnd-Plainsburg

GaryMBaxter — 4 Jan 2003 10:58:56 GMT

I have received several boxes of documents, pictures etc. of life in early 1900, late1800, for this area. Including pictures and documentation for the old Appling School District out side of LeGrand. If any one interested pleade E-Mail me or visit my WEB-site at www.baxtergenealogy.com.
Alma, will you send me your direct E-mail info.?

Looking for any information on Marie Johnston

kautry77 — 7 Aug 2007 6:47:53 GMT

Maiden name:Dierx
Married to Walter
last known address: Gustine, CA

Thanks!

US Army in Sosan, Korea 1960 - 1965

pei94703 — 3 Apr 2002 8:44:37 GMT

I'm looking for any US Army who was stationed in Sosan, Korea between 1960 and 1965, who might know of
a Korean Lady whose name is Okee Yoon or similar. If anyone has any information, please contact me ASAP!
pei@janstudio.com 510.665.9759.

Thank you!

Hazel Marie Boyd-OKLAHOMA,CALIFORNIA

rlhsc — 7 Jul 2007 8:53:53 GMT

Can anyone please help me find any info. on Hazel
Marie Boyd, prob. born around 1932, guessing that
based on her 1st husband, Cleburn Spence Towlers birth
yr. She was divorced from him in I believe, 1954.
Prob. remarried, what name? She lived in I believe,
Ada and Bartlesville OK. and Merced CA. Gave up two
children for adoption, Debra Jean Towler, born in
Merced, 1953 and Guy Lynn Towler, born in OK.1951
Hoping if we can find her, or her relatives, maybe can
find children. She may have had a brother named Billy
Boyd, and a mother named Adelle. I can find absolutely
nothing, please help.

looking for my Father

lasher46 — 19 Mar 2002 2:11:17 GMT

What I'm trying to do is to find my father I had gotten information that he died in Tifton but I'm unable to fined an obit on him, I have tried the local newspapers with no luck. My records shows that he died Aug. 20th,1980 (If this is him)His name was Jerry Watson and he was born Feb.13th ,1920. I was about 8-9 years old when he left and I'm 48 now and have been looking for him for alot of years,and this is the closest I've ever gotten and I'm hopeing that this is him. I'm also working on our family history and found out that his father (my grandfather) is Buried here in Fort Wayne IN. and his name was Farris Watson and he died in 1948. I emailed the local paper ther in Tifton to see if they could check the obit archives but never got a
responce from them. I would like to come to Tifton just to see what I could come up with, the social security death index shows that his last benefit was sent to Tifton GA. He also lived in California (San Diego area), for alot of years I have this very strong feeling that I need to find him Dead or alive, if you can help me please respond to this posting, I have alot of old photo's of old family members and my father..

I just need to know the other side of my family (the Watson's)

I have two email addresses that you can reach me at
1. larry.watson@fwcs.k12.in.us
2. lasher48@aol.com

Thanks

Chitwood info from Solano, CA

tucker3327 — 13 Jun 2007 11:58:15 GMT

I am looking for info on a William Chitwood (Bill) who I believe was killed while holding up a store. He was born in OK and died in Solano, CA. The dates are Sept. 14, 1959. He was abt. 17 years old. It is hard for me to get any info from family members. It is all hush hush!! SO of course it makes it more intersting. If anyone can tell me where to find the newspaper articles from this event I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance.
Barbara Chitwood

Rice Family: LouAnn or William (Billy) Rice They are sister and brother

tommytbird94 — 18 Jun 2007 7:30:13 GMT

I am trying to locate LouAnn Rice, born, 18 Nov, 1953 (Riverside County, Ca.)and her brother, William (Billy) Rice, born 1957, probably in Riverside, County, Ca.

Her mother was Ollie Rice who died in 1998 (Bonsall,San Diego. Her older brother, Brian Rice died in 1972 Blythe, Ca. (Blythe, Ca.is where I knew the family). I think the father died in 1971 but I am unsure of that. He would of died in Ca. His name was possibly, Donald. I am unsure of this, too. If she married, I cannot know how to find the married name.
I have been looking for 10 years! Help!

Looking for birth sister, Debra Jean Walz

rlhsc — 17 Jun 2007 6:58:21 GMT

Hello, I am helping Tina Meckel look for information
on her sister, DEBRA JEAN WALZ born 7/23/1953 in
Merced California. She was adopted before the age of
5. Adoptive mothers maiden name is PARKER, Adoptive
fathers' last name is Walz, both last known to be in
Oklahoma. Don't know the first names of adoptive
parents. Please contact her or myself if you have any
information.
BIRTHPARENTS were Hazel Boyd & C.S. Towler

PLEASE READ BELOW THE INFORMATION TINA HAS POSTED ON
Adoption Registry.com AND NOTICE HER EMAIL ADDRESS AT
THE BOTTOM, halyardhome@webtv.net

Adoptee Birth Date: 7-23-1953
Adoptee Gender: Female
Adoptee Birth Name: Debra Jean Towler
Adoptee Birth City: Merced
Adoptee Birth County: Merced County
Adoptee Birth State: California
Adoptee Birth Country: USA
Adoptee Birth Mothers Name: Hazel Marie Towler
Adoptee Birth Mothers Maiden Name: Boyd
Adoptee Birth Fathers Name: Cleburn Towler
Adoptee Birth Hospital: Merced County
Adoptee Name: Debra Jean Walz
Adoptee City: Ada
Adoptee County: Pontotoc County
Adoptee State: Oklahoma
Adoptee Country: USA
Adoptive Mothers Name: ?
Adoptive Mothers Maiden Name: Parker
Adoptive Fathers Name: Walz
Searching For: Adoptee, Sister
Email Address: halyardhome@webtv.net
You had an older brother placed at the same time, though not sure if with same family, his name at birth was Guy Lynn Towler, and his birth date was 11/4/51

Diane Clara (Sherri) Gow

WilliamBillRogers — 1 Jun 2007 8:06:52 GMT

I'm hoping to find some information on :
Diane Clara (Sherri) Gow
born: 17 Dec 1918 Unknown
died: 10 Dec 1944 in Los Angeles Co., California,
Buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, Merced, Merced Co., California. She had a child born: 1 Sep 1944, Sandra Mae Gow. It's possible she married in Merced Co. abt 1943 or 1944, She worked at Merced Army Airforce Base during the war. She was Married To Robert L. Gow and lived here in Merced.
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Is there a way to check if a Obituary exists in the Sun-Star, in the days following her death 10 Dec 1944 ?, Or any other Information, we are looking to find the Country of her birth, Immigration and her Parents names (they're believed to have live in the S.F. Bay area). Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Looking for Pearl Hisle,Foust or Frank Foust/any Hisle

shawntay_spears — 1 Jun 2007 7:12:06 GMT

Hi im looking for my late grandpa (pete)george hisle family!I'm looking for fanny mooney,pearl hisle foust,lucy fleacther.Pearl kids ginger,willma,lonie,roy.I'm shirley hisle spears oldest daughter shawntay!plz leave me a msg to let me know if my hisle and so on family is out there some were. I live in so calif.last place was in indio my grandpa past away on smoktree st in n.indio.

Marriage in Merced, Ca

NoreneT1 — 7 Mar 2007 2:29:59 GMT

I am trying to find marriage information on my grandfather. Robert Sterling Nesbitt to Hazel Lee between 1933-1938. There first child was born in Feb. 1938 so I would think it was before that. From what I have been able to find out he was in the service there. Any help would be appreciated.

Norene in NY

Mrs. Anna MacMath ~ Feb. 1940 ~ Obituary results

AlmaStone — 24 May 2007 3:24:11 GMT

Merced Sun Star (Merced, CA.)
Friday, Feb. 5, 1940 - Front page.

Mrs. Anna MacMath
Dies In Merced

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Mary MacMath, 57, Merced, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the Ivers and Alcorn Mission chapel. The Rev. W. A. Cash will officiate. Burial will be in the Asphodel cemetery.

Mrs. MacMath died late Saturday at her home on P. She was born in Vacaville and had lived in Merced two years.

She was a member of the Merced Garden club.

She is survived by her husband, Robert MacMath, Merced; a son, Robert Bruce MacMath, Marysville; a brother, Bruce Bristow, Los Angeles; and a grandmother, Gale Roberta MacMath, Marysville.

McMahon

brelle24 — 24 Apr 2007 1:02:29 GMT

My great-great-great grandfather was Michael McMahon. He was the born on December 9, 1852 in Algiers, Louisiana (formally known as New Orleans). and died January 23, 1929. Michael McMahon is the son of Michael McMahon and Catherine Welsh.

Michael McMahon married Emma Louise Brownlee on March 31, 1880. They had nine children: Edward John McMahon, Charles Michael McMahon, Mary Catherine McMahon, William James McMahon, Emma Elizabeth McMahon, Estelle McMahon, Albert McMahon, Stanly McMahon, and Leslie W. McMahon.

I was told that Michael McMahon’s parents Michael McMahon and Catherine Welsh both came from Ireland. After their son Michael was born, they headed west to California. They left their son with Catherine’s sister Bridget Welch Foran before heading west. Bridget Welch Foran and her husband ran a boarding house in New Orleans (Algiers) on Elmira Street.

How would I go about getting information on Michael McMahon's parents Michael and Catherine? I have no dates nor clues to go on.

Arthur Furman obituary

LorraineRichards — 22 Apr 2007 3:58:50 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Tuesday, May 11, 1976, Page 19

Arthur Furman
Dos Palos -- Services will be at 10 Wednesday morning in the local Whitehurst funeral chapel for long-time resident Arthur W. Furman. He died at the age of 82 Sunday in a local hospital.
Burial will be in Dos Palos District Cemetery.
Mr. Furman was born in Aristie, Kan. and lived 39 years in Dos Palos. He was a retired farmer at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, Alice, Dos Palos; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Hall, Fresno; three sons, Ralph and William of Dos Palos and Kenneth of Sacramento; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Rev. George Foster of the Church of Christ will officiate.

Betty Danford obituary

LorraineRichards — 22 Apr 2007 3:56:03 GMT

Merced Sun-Star Tuesday, September 10, 1996, Page A-2

Betty Danford, 87
Homemaker
Betty Zulah Danford, a resident of Merced for eight years, died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was 57.
Mrs. Danford was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Aledo, Texas.
According to her family, she enjoyed canning, crocheting, reading and gardening.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Danford of Kerman; four daughters, Joyce Quiroga and Helen Danford, both of Fort Jones; Tammy Halton of Winton and Theresa Hilton of Oklawaha, Fla.; three sons, John Root of Turlock, Tom Root of Winton and Allen Danford of Merced; two brothers, Bob Havens of Santa Cruz and Bill Havens of Prineville, Ore.; her grandmother, Mary Baker of Santa Cruz; 24 grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
There will be no services at the request of the deceased's family.
Inurnment will be private at Merced District Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Chapel.

Charles Hughes obit

LorraineRichards — 15 Mar 2007 5:36:03 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR - Monday, January 24, 1972, Page 13

Charles Hughes
Atwater --- Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in the Worden Funeral Chapel for Charles E. Hughes, 81, who died Saturday in a Livingston nursing home after a long Illness.
Rev. John Wiens of the Winton Mennonite Church will officiate and burial will be in the Winton Cemetery.
A native of Harrisonville, Mo., he and Mrs. Hughes had lived in the Atwater area since 1953. Mr. Hughes was a retired farmer.
Mrs. Hughes preceeded him in death last September after 56 years of marriage.
He is survived by a son, Wilbur, of Oakridge, Ore., a daughter, Lucille Swerking of Coquille, Ore., four brothers, Jim of Grandview, Wash., Dave and Sam of Neodesha, Kan., and John Lee Hughes of Pismo Beach; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Ross of Coffeeville, Kan., Mrs. Ruth Rossori of Neodesha, Kan., and Mrs. Samantha Vermillian of Seminole, Okla. Four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.

Williams, Willie obit

LorraineRichards — 10 Mar 2007 4:54:05 GMT

DOS PALOS STAR, Thursday, April 6, 1961 Front Page

Services Held Saturday For Willie Williams
Funeral services were conducted Saturday for Willie Frank Williams, 81, a native of Arkansas and a resident of the Los Banos-Dos Palos area since 1933.
The Rev. Joe S. Hyde, the minister of the Church of Christ in Los Banos, officiated. Burial was in the Los Banos Cemetery.
Williams was a farmer and also operated a country store on Highway 152 about eight miles east of Los Banos.
He is survived by his widow, Nora; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Trantham, Mrs. Wanda Westbrook and Mrs. Neldi Ford; two sons, Artie and Augustus; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, all of Dos Palos.

Williams, August T.

LorraineRichards — 10 Mar 2007 4:52:50 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Monday, January 23, 1956, Page 2

August T. Williams

Dos Palos -- Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today (Monday) at the Whitehurst Funeral Chapel for August Taylor Williams, 74 of 758 Hale St., Poplar, Tulare County, who died Thursday while visiting Doyle Cantrell in Dos Palos.
He had been ill several years. He was a native of Arkansas and a retired grocer. He lived in California 27 years.
Survivors include his widow, Erie Margie Williams at Poplar; two sons, Robert Burgess and Cridington Williams, of Detroit; two brothers, H.E. Williams of Poplar and W.S. Williams of Dos Palos; a step-daughter, Mrs. Mildred Howard of Trona, and six grandchildren.

Lucy HUGHES obit

LorraineRichards — 10 Mar 2007 4:35:12 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Tuesday, September 8, 1970, Page 29

Obituaries

Lucy Hughes
Atwater -- Services will be held in the Worden Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Lucy May Hughes, 84, who died in a nursing home in Livingston Sunday. She had been ill for a long period of time.
Mrs. Hughes was born in Golden City, Colo. She and her husband came to the Atwater-Winton area in 1945 where they operated a farm until their retirement.
She leaves her husband, Charles Hughes of Atwater; a son, Wilbur Hughes of Oak Ridge, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Swerking of Coquille, Ore.; four grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Winton Cemetery.

Seeking Theodore A Kidder

YogaLaura — 4 Mar 2007 9:55:48 GMT

I am doing some genealogical resaerch for a book and am trying to locate Theodore A Kidder, born February 23, 1919. He is possibly still living in Merced, CA, and was married to Margaret Carpenter on August 5, 1972. Kidder is the son of Beverly Hills CA attorney Albert A Kidder, born October 27, 1888, died January 9, 1949, and Regina Quesnel, born April 13, 1891. Any help in locating Mr Kidder would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much.
Regards,
Laura Petersen Balogh

Stucky, James "Mike" obit

LorraineRichards — 25 Feb 2007 7:10:42 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, December 23, 1991, page A3

James Stuckey, 23
Security guard
Atwater -- James "Mike" M. Stuckey, a security guard, died Friday. He was 23.
Mr. Stucky was a lifelong resident of Merced County. A graduate of Atwater High School, he was a security guard for Pimentel Security. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing.
Survivors are a fiance, Carolyn Marez of Atwater; a daughter, Kristin Stucky of Atwater; two sons, Martin Macias of Atwater and Michael Stucky of Atwater; a father, Raymond Stucky of Modesto; a stepmother, Joan Stucky of Modesto; three sisters, Linda Stucky Marsh and Sandy Stucky of Atwater and Jane Lauer of Columbia, MD; three brothers, John Stucky, Ken Stucky and Jeff Stucky, all of Atwater, and a grandfather, Carl Vejar of Orange Cove.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Stucky.
Graveside Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Winton District Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Dwyer officiating.
Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the James Michael Stucky Memorial Fund, c/o P.O. Box 693, Merced, 95341 or may be left at the mortuary.

Stucky, Charlene obit

LorraineRichards — 25 Feb 2007 7:09:12 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Monday, January 29, 1990 page A2

Charlene Stucky
Atwater -- Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. in Winton District Cemetery for Charlene Stucky, 49, a homemaker who died Thursday in a Merced hospital.
The Rev. Jerry Johnson of Freewill Baptist Church will officiate.
Born June 1, 1940, in Paterville, Ky., Mrs. Stucky lived in the Atwater and Livingston areas for 30 years.
She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church, the Livingston Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 8327 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 2615 of Turlock.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Stucky of Atwater; four sons, John, Ken, Mike and Jeff Stucky, all of Atwater; three daughters, Linda Marsh of Merced, Sandy Lewis of Livingston and Jane Lauer of Atwater; three brothers, Sam Nix of Tracy, Danny Nix of Bakersfield, and Bob Nix of Ukiah; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may visit today from 8 a.m. to noon Worden Funeral Chapel in Atwater.

Stucky, Lawrence obit

LorraineRichards — 25 Feb 2007 7:07:35 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Thursday, October 23, 1980

Lawrence Stucky
Winton -- Graveside services will be held Monday morning at 10 in Winton District Cemetery for Lawrence Harrison Stucky, 56, who died Wednesday in an Atwater hospital.
Pastor Lorrin Neal Ledbetter, of the House of Prayer of Dinuba, will officiate.
Mr. Harrison was born Jan. 25, 1923 in Reno, Kan. He lived in the area seven years and was a farm laborer.
Survivors include four sisters, Lerena Lloyd of Sultana, Freida Reynolds of Hollister, Mary Jane Reeder of Watsonville, and Sarah Fieldgrove of Morgan Hill; five brothers, Jess C. Stucky and Robert L. Stucky, both of Dinuba, Raymond J. Stucky of Winton, Harrison J. Stucky of Turlock and Leo V. Stucky of Morgan Hill.
Friends may call at the Atwater Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home until 9:30 a.m. Monday.

James T Silman's second daughter Rachel Catherine Silman Johnson

millardhumphrey1938 — 17 Feb 2007 11:33:37 GMT

I believe that Rachel Catherine Silman came to California with her family from Pope, Ar. 1840-1850.
My great great grandfather came to California also they met and married there. I believe in 1857 in Mariposa County, CA. Houston and Rachael)Their oldest daughter was born in LA and was( named MariPosa Johnson. She was my father's aunt. My father was Lankster Gordon Johnson and his father was Mac Otis Johnson the son of Houston N Johnson and Rachel Catherine Selman/Silman Johnson .
I have just begun to research this past fall and have lots to learn. If you have any information you would like to share I would be grateful. Also, I'd like to know others who came from the same line.
Thank you for your help. Cathy/Nealyboy_38

TOLBERT QUILLIN

Doris68 — 8 Oct 2004 8:04:57 GMT

I am looking for death dates, burial place, funeral home records - anything on TOLBERT & ETTA (Nichols) QUILLIN who was in Merced Co, CA on the 1920 census. Older family members in MO say he died in 1923. Tolbert was born about 1854 in Indiana, moved to Iowa and then to Carroll Co, MO. He was in Fullerton, CA in 1909 according to a newpaper article in Carroll Co. I will appreciate any help.

Bertha Weaver Obit

LorraineRichards — 26 Jan 2007 5:30:26 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Monday, December 23, 1996, Page A-4

Bertha Weaver, 92
Homemaker

Dos Palos - Bertha Lee Weaver, a resident of the Dos Palos area for 52 years, died Saturday in Atwater. She was 92.
Mrs. Weaver was born April 30, 1904, in Indian territory, Oklahoma.
She was a foster mother for many years.
According to her family, she was faithful to her church and enjoyed quilting.
Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Weaver; a son, Wayne Weaver; and a brother, Murl Weaver.
She is survived by two sons, Dugan Weaver of Bakersfield and Jack Weaver of Porum, Okla.; two daughters, Mary Hamilton and Tina Weaver, both of Dos Palos; a sister, Virginia Ross of Sacramento; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Worden Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Worden Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Glen Umphenour of Valley Christian Center in Dos Palos will officiate.
Burial will be in Chowchilla District Cemetery.

Seaver Weaver Obit

LorraineRichards — 26 Jan 2007 5:29:13 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Friday, September 13, 1974, Page 13

Seaver Weaver

Chowchilla - Services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the First Baptist Church here for Seaver S. Weaver, 67, who died Wednesday in a Fresno hospital.
Burial will be in Chowchilla District Cemetery.
A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Weaver moved to Dos Palos in 1949 and worked as a truck foreman with the Triangle Fertilizer Co. In 1970, Mr. Weaver retired and moved to a residence on Avenue 24 in the Chowchilla area. About two months ago, he moved to a residence at 525 S. 15th St. in Chowchilla.
Mr. Weaver is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Weaver, Chowchilla; seven daughters, Mrs. Billie Dunlap, Chowchilla, Mrs. Bernia Cash, Oklahoma, Mrs. Anetta Jordan, Firebaugh, and Mrs. Ruby Cole, Mrs. Phyllis Alves, Mrs. Kay Antonetti and Mrs. Sharon Brady, all of Dos Palos; three sons, Starlin of Dos Palos, George of Lodi and Jack Weaver of Atwater; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Smith, Whittier; a brother, Ray Weaver, Dos Palos; 39 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Everette Alan Lee Obit

LorraineRichards — 26 Jan 2007 5:27:42 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Friday, August 19, 2005
Everette Alan Lee
September 13, 1917 - August 16, 2005, Page B-2

Everette Alan Lee was born on September 13, 1917 in Beaver, Oklahoma to John and Mable Lee. He passed away on August 16, 2005 in Planada, California at the age of 87.
As a young man, Mr. Lee was proud to have served his country in the United States Marine Corp during World War II as he traveled throughout the Pacific. After returning, Mr. Lee became the owner of 70 Grocery stores throughout the Central Valley, two of those stores called the Food Banks, were right here in Merced. As an Outdoorsman, Mr. Lee utilized his spare time hunting and fishing, especially with a fondness for Bass and Salmon. He will forever be known and remembered as an individual who was strong-willed and independent.
Mr. Lee is survived by his daughter, Peggy Lewis of Alamo, Ca; brother, Milford Lee of Texas and grandson, Michael Lewis of Antioch, Ca.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Plainsburg Cemetery in Le Grand.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.

Looking for Coletha Browning

Eunice Robinson — 19 Aug 2006 1:53:56 GMT

Last know address Bakersfield, CA - Please notify with any information regarding Coletha.

G.F. Morris - Death Notice

LorraineRichards — 13 Jan 2007 5:45:49 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Friday, NOvember 27, 1942, Page 5

Rites Saturday For G. F. Morris
Final rites will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ivers and Alcorn for George F. Morris, who died here November 19. He is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Catherine Hortman of Brooklyn.
Rev. Lee F. Hofmo will officiate at funeral services and burial will follow in Masonic cemetery.

Reuben Hail 1802--1873

l33953go — 27 Dec 2006 11:25:18 GMT

Reuben Hail was born 1802 in Tennessee. He was in the 1830 census for Smith County, TN. He moved to Missouri, where he lived in or near Sparta,MO, in Greene County which later became Christian County, MO. In 1852, he moved to Merced County, CA. He died in 1873 and is buried in Plainsburg Cemetery near Planada. Does anyone know who his parents were? Many of his descendants live in the Merced area now. Do you know who his parents were? Thanks. brian in springfield missouri.

Laura N. Rocha ~ Obit Results ~ 2002

AlmaStone — 21 Dec 2006 8:56:31 GMT

Merced Sun-Star - March 19, 2002
Laura Natal Rocha

Dec. 19, 1907 - Mar. 16, 2002
Laura Natal Rocha, 94 years age passed away at the Grace Home Facility in Livingston Ca. on March 16, 2002.She was born in the Azores on December 19, 1907 to Francisco and Francesca Mello. Mrs. Rocha moved to the United States as a young girl of 25, living in Merced for 69 years.She is survived by her son Abel Rocha and his wife Lynda Rocha of Merced Ca., her daughter Doralice Busi of Federalway Washington; her son-in-law Eugene Sousa of Fortuna, Ca.; her Grandchildren; Laurie Line of Chico Ca.; Tracy DuFur of Sparks N.V.; Randy Rocha of Modesto Ca.; Steven Sousa of Fortuna Ca.; Karen Newell of Eureka Ca.; and Kenneth Sousa of Rohnert Park Ca. Survivors also include her Great Grand-children; Jacob DuFur of Sparks, NV., Brendan Rocha, Nicholas Rocha and Brooks Rocha of Modesto, CA.; Jona-than Newell, Nicole Newell, and Mariah Bruce of Eureka, CA.

She was proceeded in death by her husband; Nesbino Rocha; her son Armand Rocha; and her daughter Melanie Sousa.

Visitation will be held Thursday March 21, 2002 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Prayer Service at7:00 p.m. at the Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home Chapel in Merced. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at10:00 a.m. Friday March 22, 2002 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Father Mike Lastiri will be the officiant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery District.

Lillian Roxburgh - death notice

Lorraine — 2 Dec 2006 1:48:38 GMT

Dos Palos Star, Friday, April 29, 1949 Front Page

Vancouver Woman Dies Here While Visiting Daughter

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Whitehurst Chapel for Mrs. Lillian Roxburgh, 83, of Vancouver, B.C., who succumbed Friday from a short illness after spending only ten days of a visit here with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Clayhold.
D.D. Loeppky of Kerman officiated at the services. Interment was in the Dos Palos Cemetery.
A native of Ontario, Canada, Lillian May Roxburgh was born on May 1, 1866. Her husband, William H. Roxburgh, preceded her in death.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Clayhold of this city, Mrs. Mae Courts, Mrs. Annis Macintyre and Mrs. Lillian Tuplin, all of Canada, four sons, John, Harry, Thomas and James Roxburgh all of Canada; a sister, Mrs. Atlas Stokes of Canada; 24 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Lynn P. Clark obituary

Lorraine — 2 Dec 2006 1:35:50 GMT

Delhi Express, Wednesday, July 19, 1989, page 2

Obituary
Lynn P. Clark
Services were held Monday at Whitehurst Norton Chapel for Lynn Presley Clark, 78 of Delhi, who died Tuesday, July 11, 1989, at a local hospital.
A native of Protales, N.M., he moved to California in 1937 and to Delhi in 1977. He was a trailer park manager in San Jacinto for many years and a member of the Denair Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Launa E. Clark of Delhi; a daughter, Gail Myers of Empire; two brothers, John Clark of Oregon and James Clark of Texas; three sisters, Vera Cole, Florine Ford and Ivn Allen, all of Texas and one grandchild.
Burial was at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson.

Edmund Hartman Dies

Lorraine — 1 Dec 2006 7:19:42 GMT

Herman Schell -- Death Notice

Lorraine — 1 Dec 2006 6:48:32 GMT

Delhi Express Thursday, June 8, 1967, Front Page

Grange Master Herman Schell Dies At 61 Caring For Grange Grounds
Perhaps it was only right that Herman Schell, grange master of the Delhi Grange, should have died with a shovel in his hand, working on the Grange grounds that he loved so well.

Schell was 61 and friends said he had never suffered a heart attack before, but Friday, he was struck suddenly and never regained consciousness.
The shovel was there at his side when they found him on the grange property.
He was master of the grange and had only recently helped to commemorate the organization with the official stamp which was published by the United States Post Office.

As a tribute to his service, the grange held a special burial ceremony in his honor day before yesterday in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevinson. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, with the Rev. Charles Allen officiating.
Survivors included his wife, Rosie Schell of Delhi, three sons, Carl and Willis Schell, Delhi, and Richard Schell, San Jose, five daughters, Wilma Schell, Delhi, Colleen Groesbeck, Alameda, Rebecca Harry and Alice Chambliss, Sparks, Nev. and Anngean Hu of Los Banos, four brothers, Earl, Merle and Fred Schell, Delhi and Clyde Schell of Oregon; two sisters, Virgie McClure and Vina Houser, both of Turlock.

Merle J. Schell -- obituary

Lorraine — 1 Dec 2006 6:46:49 GMT

Delhi Express, Thursday, March 7, 1968, page 6

Merle J. Schell

Merle J. Schell died in a local hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Missouri, he had lived in the Delhi area for 25 years. Mr. Schell was an honorary member of the Delhi Fire Department, a member of the Delhi-Ballico Lions Club and belonged to the Cortez Fishermens Club.
Services were held at the Norton Mortuary with the Rev. Glenn Mayhew of the Delhi Community Presbyterian Church officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie Schell of Delhi; a daughter Ann Power of Hayward; one son, Patton of Sacramento and four grandchildren, two brothers, Earl Schell of Delhi and Clyde Schell of Salem, Oregon. Two sisters, Mrs. Leonard Houser, of Turlock and Mrs. Joe McClure, also of Turlock.

Ester E. Schell - obituary

Lorraine — 1 Dec 2006 6:45:16 GMT

Delhi Express, Wednesday, October 22, 1986
Obituaries
Ester E. Schell -- Services were held at the Delhi Church of Christ for Ester Elzada Schell, 84, of Delhi, who died Friday, Oct. 10, 1986 at a Turlock hospital after a long illness.
Born on Easter Sunday in Cross Road, Mo., she lived in Delhi since 1935 and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son, Jerry A. Schell of Delhi and two sister, Glessie Sullivan of Gentry, Arkansas and Irene Wallace of Red Blubb.
Internment was at Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevinson.

J. C. Hartman Death Notice

Lorraine — 1 Dec 2006 6:43:18 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Friday, August 26, 1949, Front Page

J.C. Hartman, Merced Pioneer Merchant, Dies

J.C. Hartman, 74, 205 26th St., one of the city's pioneer merchants and a prominent civic leader, died at a local hospital last night after an illness of eight days.
Hartman had been in retirement for the past three years.
He was born in San Francisco Jan. 19, 1875, and came to Merced in 1896. He went into the store business with his father. At that time the firm was known as S. Hartman & Brother. Later the name was changed to S. Hartman & Son, and finally to Hartman's.
Moved to 17th St.
The store was originally located on 16th St., next to the old Crocker Bank Building. Later the location was changed to 17th St., where McMahon's Furniture Store is now operating. At the time Hartman owned that building, and other Merced business property.
Later he managed the "Trend of Fashion Store," and then the Rio Theater.
He was a member of the local Rotary Club, and also held membership in Yosemite Lodge No. 99, F. & A. M., and Merced Council No. 29 UPEC of Merced. He was active in civic affairs until his retirement.
Funeral Sunday
Survivors include the widow, Phyllis Hartman of Merced; a daughter, Mrs. Jane Avery of Santa Rosa; a brother, Dr. George W. Hartman of San Francisco; and a sister, Miss Hilda Hartman of San Francisco.
Funeral services are to be held in the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rabbi David L. Greenberg officiating. Cremation will be at the Evergreen Crematory.

Fred SCHELL, Death

Lorraine — 29 Nov 2006 4:26:42 GMT

Delhi Express, Thursday, October 12, 1967, Page 1

Friends and Relatives Pack Funeral Home During Service
Fred Schell, sportsman and builder who has his name on a dozen public buildings in Delhi, died last week, a victim of freeway travel. He was 65 when he accidentally drove his car north into the path of southbound traffic on US 99 just outside of Atwater.
Local people have still a fresh recollection of Schell's brother Herman who died not long ago. A third brother, Merle Schell is in poor health.
All of the Schells used to take frequent hunting trips and seldom came back without their quota in bucks.
Some of Fred Schell's construction jobs include the Delhi Community Hall, in which he laid all the cinder blocks for the main construction. As a member of the Church of Christ, he has completed much of the construction of that church as well as worked on the Good Tidings Church of Delhi in earlier years.
Mrs. Schell also worked on commercial building and perhaps the most recent was the Clyde Cole Building on Frontage Road. He also constructed the Richfield Service Station owned by Irskin Sapp.
Funeral Services
Funeral services for Mr. Schell were held at the Norton Mortuary in Turlock last Monday at 2 p.m.
The chapel overflowed for the man who originally came from Missouri and moved to Delhi in 1936.
After services in which many local friends and relatives participated, he was taken to Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevinson for Burial.
Surviving Mr. Schell are his wife, Easter; one son Jerry Schell, both living at 9559 Phelan Road, Delhi, three brothers, Merle, Earl, both of Delhi, and Clyde of Salem, Ore.; and two sisters, Vina Houser and Virgie McClure, both of Turlock.
Officiating at the service were Charles Allen and Douglas Threet, clergy.

Hugh Forest JONES, Funeral Notice

Lorraine — 29 Nov 2006 4:24:19 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Thursday, May 2, 1968, page 13

Funeral Notice
Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home

JONES: In Merced, April 30, 1968, Hugh Forest Jones, husband of Bonnie Jones; father of Mrs. Robert Devaurs, Buck, Bob, Jim and Hugh A. Jones; brother of Claud Jones. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services Friday, May 3, 1968 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn.
Rev. Kenneth D. Miller of the First Methodist Church will officiate. Interment in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated by the family.

TROUTMAN, William, obit results

Lorraine — 16 Nov 2006 1:26:56 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Monday, October 27, 1969, page 13
Obituaries
William Troutman
William Waldo Troutman, 78, a resident of this community four your, died early today in a local convalescent hospital.
Funeral services will be held in the Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday and burial will be in the Haven of Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Troutman, a native of Kansas, was employed as a civilian worker in the Navy until his retirement.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Bessie Troutman, 2065 Beachwood Drive; two sons, Edwin of Phoenix, Ariz. and Edward of Winchester, Conn.; four daughters, Mrs. Roy Davey of Michigan, Mrs. Mareen Howe of Grand Junction, Ariz., Mrs. Darlene Hudson of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Ruth Line of Whittier; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Obit results, TROUTMAN, Bessie

Lorraine — 16 Nov 2006 1:25:28 GMT

Merced Sun-Star, Thursday, August 4, 1977, Page 9
Obituaries
Bessie Troutman
Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn for Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Troutman, 82, a Merced resident for 12 years who died Wednesday in a local convalescent hospital.
Rev. Otto Pankratz will conduct services for Mrs. Troutman, a housewife who lived at 3169 M St.
Burial will be in Merced District Cemetery.
A native of Nebraska, Mrs. Troutman is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Line, Whittier, Mrs. Darleen Hudson, Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Maureen Howe, Apache Junction, Ariz., and Mrs. Irma Davey, Hudson, Mass., and two sons, Elwin Troutman, Phoenix, Ariz., and Edward Troutman of Connecticut.

ALMA- Thanks for all the help

Ron Wisdom — 8 Nov 2006 11:06:04 GMT

Hi Alma, Ron Wisdom here.... Just wanted to publicly say THANKS for all the research you do for this board!!!! You have helped me over the years with info on the WISDOM and STEPHENS family. I saw you name what?... 15 times on the page alone with info back to the requesters!!!

Thanks again

Ron

Lost My Aunt Virginia CAMBIE

kerhousehold_2006 — 5 Nov 2006 8:46:16 GMT

Virginia Cambie (1908-1973) was left in Los Angeles to work as a domestic/nanny with an understanding family when her other family moved back to BC, Canada in the 1930's. Virginia was developmentally delayed but was believed to be a sweet and loving person. I would dearly like to find out how to locate descendents of that family who took care of Virginia, and see if they have photos, etc. Other sources of CA information would be welcome, too.
I am her niece and never met her, or even knew of her existence until very recently. Any help deeply appreciated.

Flossie LOBO, obit results

LorraineRichards — 5 Nov 2006 6:17:58 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Friday, July 2, 1993, page A4

Flossie Lobo, 74
Retired Judge

Flossie Joanne Lobo, a retired Justice Court judge, died Tuesday. She was 74.
Judge Lobo was born July 15, 1918 in Merced.
She attended schools in Merced and graduated from Merced High School. She was a member of the Merced Women's Club, past president of Soroptimist International, past chairwoman of the Mental Health Association and United Way.
She was the first woman to be president of the California Judges, Constables and Marshals Association. She was also the first woman to be elected judge in Merced County. She served as a county Justice Court judge for 27 years, retiring in 1977.
Survivors include a sister, Cecilia Herzog of Modesto and two nieces and nephews.
Judge Lobo was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Ernest Lobo and a sister, Inez Lobo.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. A vigil prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
A funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Merced. Monsignor E. James Petersen of Sacramento will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Our Lady of Mercy St. Patrick's Building Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice.

BURROWS, Emma, Obit results

Lorraine — 5 Nov 2006 6:06:59 GMT

MERCED EXPRESS, Friday, August 9, 1929 Page 1

Mrs. Emma Burrows Is Called By Death

Mrs. Emma Alida Burrows of Hilmar died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. B. Klint, Wednesday evening, July 31, 1929, after an illness of more than a year and a half. While she suffered from chronic illness, she had been about in a wheel chair and her passing was very sudden and unexpected.
Mrs. Burrows was the widow of the late Fremont E. Burrows, who died in 1921, and the daughter of Ashel L. Bartholomew of Merced, well-known rancher who died only a few years ago, leaving an honored name that was known throughout California from the days of the mines and long freight teams until well into the present century.
Mrs. Burrows was born in Stockton in 1857, spent her childhood at Hickman, and in 1878 was married to Fremont E. Burrows, with whom she settled in the Turlock district in 1907.
She is survived by four children, Mrs. A.W. Russell of Auburn, Mrs. Lorena Simpson of Paso Robles, Mrs. O. B. Klint of Hilmar, and Everton A. Burrows of Santa Monica and seven grandchildren -- Hilmar Enterprise.

DeGraff / DeGraaff

Carla Kool — 11 Nov 2005 9:02:59 GMT

I was reading old messages on this board and I came across a message dated 31 Jul 2001 about George and John Degraff.
One of my ancestors married John Degraff (born 9 Apr 1882 in Alkmaar, Holland) and when I read his death certificate I presume that this is the one.
My ancestors name is Elizabeth Maria Nieuwenburg(born in Breskens, Holland and died in 1958 in Los Angeles).

Is there a way to find his widow's name?

thanks for any help
Carla Kool
Huizen, Netherlands

Nathan Fadden ~ Obit Results ~ 1931

Alma — 29 Sep 2006 1:37:28 GMT

Gustine Standard [Gustine, CA.]
Thursday, April 16, 1931

NATHAN FADDEN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE SPILL

Nathan Fadden, 20, son of Mrs. Henry Knight of this place, and well-known here where he was an employee at the California Milk Products company plant, passed away at the Newman hospital last night, following a motorcycle accident which occurred while he was riding in Newman. The young man died without regaining consciousness.

Eye witnesses to the accident state that young Fadden attempted to turn the coroner at the Patchetts & Carstensen garage in Newman at a high rate of speed, losing control of the machine and striking the curb. Fadden was hurled through the air for fifteen feet, hitting the side of the agarage building with terrific force, literally crushing his head. He was rushed to the hospital, and though everything possible was done to save him, his injuries proved fatal.

Besides the mother, Nathan Fadden is survived by an older brother and five sisters.

The body is at the Davis Funeral Chapel pending funeral arrangements.
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Gustine Standard [Gustine, CA.]
April 23, 1931

FADDEN SERVICES HELD

Funeral services for Nathan Francis Fadden, 21, who passed away last week as thge results of a motorcycle accident, were held from the Davis Funeral Cahpel in Newman Saturday, with Rev. Stewart Potter of the Gustine Community Presbyterian Church officiating. Fadden was the son of Mrs. Anna Knight of Gustine, and had made his home here for the past four years. Interment was in the Newman cemetery.

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Henry Knight ~ Obit Results ~ 1936

Alma — 29 Sep 2006 1:34:07 GMT

(Note: The date was Dec. 3, 1936, not Nov. 3, 1936. The newspaper evidently went to press with the wrong date.)

Gustine Standard [Gustine, CA.]
Novemeber 3, 1936 (Dec. 3, 1936)

Final Rites Held For Henry Knight Former Resident

Final rites for Henry Knight, former resident of Gustine where he made his home for more than 20 years prior to moving to Modesto about four years ago, were conducted by Romero Lodge I. O. O. F. of this city at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Newman Monday afternoon. The beautiful and impressive Odd Fellow ritualistic burial service was recited by Thos. Stamper and Fulton Bambauer, members of Romero Lodge. Interment was at Newman I. O. O. F. cemetery.

Mr. Knight passed away at his home on the Tully Road near Modesto last Friday morning, following a long illness which had kept him bedfast for the past year or more. Surviving are his wife Anna, and two sons, Cecil Knight of Modesto and Wendell Knight of Riverbank.

Mr. Knight was a native of Sonoma county, California, aged 70 years at the time of death. He came to the San Joaquin Valley when but a small child and to Gustine in 1908, being one of the earliest pioneer residents of this city. While residing here, he took an active interst in all civic affairs, and those who knew him honesty and sincerity in whatever he undertook. He was affiliated with A. D. Davenport and E. Kingsley in the discovery and development of the now weel-known Bald Eagle Magnesite mine located about 15 miles west of Gustine in the Quinto creek canyon, and it was throught the sale of this property to California Chemical company that he was permitted to enjoy a few brief years of rest as old age came on. Four years ago he moved with his family to Modesto, and it was there that death came to claim him.

Many folks throughout this district will regret the passing of one of the city's beloved old-time residents. May he rest in peace.

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Anna Fadden Knight ~ Obit Results ~ 1957

Alma — 29 Sep 2006 1:28:43 GMT

Gustine Standard [Gustine, CA.]
Thursday, Oct. 17, 1957

ANNA FADDEN KNIGHT
GUSTINE PIONEER PASSES
AWAY AT 81

Funeral services were held yesterday for Anna Fadden Knight, pioneer and widow of the late Henry Knight of Gustine, who died Saturday while on a visit to Hanford. She was 81 years old, a native of Indiana, but had lived 50 years in Gustine.

For the last eleven years of her life Mrs. Knight lived with her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Aguiar of Gustine.

The funeral services were conducted in the Davis-Hansen Chapel here, with the Rev. C. P. Barkman of the Community Presbyterian Chuech officiating and with burial in the Hills Ferry Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, George Fadden of San Diego, and two stepsons, Wendell Knight of Newman and Cecil Knight of Hanford; five daughters, Bernice Aguiar of Gustine, Sadie Richardson of Modesto, Flossie Lawrence of Tulare, Melba Knight of Hanford, and Anita Constan of San Francisco; a brother, George Groth of Florida; two sisters, Lou Bellam of Long Beach and Amelia Brown of Illinois. She also leaves 25 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

On July 30 the family held a party in Hagaman Park to celebrate Mrs. Knight's 81st birthday.

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Clarence A. Berkheimer ~ Obit Results ~ 1962

Alma — 29 Sep 2006 1:25:32 GMT

Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA.]
Saturday, Oct. 6, 1962, page 10.

Obituaries
Clarence Berkheimer

Funeral services will be held in Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn Monday at 2 p.m. for Clarence Andrew Berkheimer, 77, who died in a Merced hospital Friday. He lived at 1018 O St.

Mr. Berkheimer, a native of Melevrne, Iowa, had lived in the Merced area for the past 39 years. He retired 10 years ago. Prior to that he was a gardener for the Merced Cemetery District.

The Rev. Charles Hoffmeister of the Central Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be in the Asphodel Cemetery.

He leaves two brothers, Gene Berkheimer of Merced and Ralph Berkheimer of Manning, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Thompson of Randolph, Iowa, and Mrs. Ethel Turner of Drain, Ore.

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Fannie Berkheimer ~ Obit Results ~ 1937

Alma — 29 Sep 2006 1:22:39 GMT

Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA.]
March 8, 1937

AGED RESIDENT OF MERCED DIES

Mrs. Fannie Berkheimer, 69, a resident of Merced 17 years, died at her home 2-Thirteeth here Sunday night after a long illness.

She was born in Iowa. Her body will be transferred to Hamburg, IA., for burial by the Ivers and Alcorn funeral home.

Her husband C. A. Berkheimer, an employee of the Merced Cemetery district, survives her. Two sons, Toy Hicks of Stockton and Ralph Hicks of Missouri also survive. Mrs. Myrtle Harris of Iowa and Mrs. Kate Desmond of Merced, sisters survive. Mrs. Berkheimer leaves five brothers, William Baker of Utah, and Homer Baker, George Baker, John Baker and Lon Baker, all of Iowa.

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Trying to find my brother

losthornsby — 24 Sep 2006 2:26:52 GMT

Iam looking for my brother... Jeffery Alan Hornsby
Our Dads name was Loren Jack Hornsby

Clara Brisco ~ Obit Results ~ 1986

Alma — 21 Sep 2006 11:42:30 GMT

Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA.]
Thursday, August 7, 1986, page 19

Obituaries

Clara Brisco

Atwater - Graveside services for Clara B. Brisco, 76, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock in Winton District Cemetery. Mrs. Brisco, a homemaker, died Tuesday in an Atwater hospital.

Born June 10, 1910 in Oklahoma, she lived in the Atwater-Winton area since 1973.

She is survived by a daughter, Velva D. Alford of Phoenix, Ariz., three sons, Erin Spowehn of Fort Bragg, Alfred Spowehn of Winton, and Jim Crane of San Diego; a brother, Oscar Hurst of Milpitas, and 17 grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home in Atwater.

Transcribe by Alma Stone

Judge James Samuel Sitton ~ Obituary Results ~ 1937

Alma — 21 Sep 2006 5:18:43 GMT

Joe Webb ~ Obituary Results ~ 1980

Alma — 20 Sep 2006 11:53:17 GMT

Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA.]
Aug. 29, 1980, page 9.

Obituaries

Joe Webb

MERCED FALLS _ Graveside services are scheduled Saturday at 2 p.m. in Snelling Cemetery for Joe Webb, 95, a retired farmer, who died Thursday in a Merced hospital.
Robert Monroe, New Testament Church of Snelling, will conduct the services.

Born April 11, 1885, at Merced Falls, Webb had a prominent role in the early transportation business of Merced County. In 1909 he drove the last stagecoach to take tourist from Coulterville into Yosemite Valley.

He was the survivor of seven children of Billy and Clara Webb, a native of Hornitos. The family operated Webb Station in the foothills between Merced Falls and Coulterville during the stagecoach era. Webb Station was a regular stop on the stage line from Stoddard Stables in Merced to Coulterville.

He is survived by a niece, Clara Dias of Modesto; two nephews, John Varain and Allen Varain, both of Mariposa, and numerious grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Friends may call at Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home, Merced.

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Eddie Webb ~ Obituary Results ~ 1962

Alma — 20 Sep 2006 11:49:41 GMT

Merced Sun Star [Merced, CA.]
Saturday, Feb. 3, 1962

Obituaries

Eddie Webb

Eddie Webb, 82, one of the last of the oldtime stage drivers, died in a Sonora hospital Friday after a brief illness. One of his sisters, Mrs. Mattie Founts, resides in Merced.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home in Sonora.

He was born on a ranch near Hornitos and was reared at Webb Station, about six miles north of Merced Falls. The family said he drove stage coaches from Merced to Coulterville and about the turn of the century opened up his own line. He worked for a construction firm building Hetch Hetchy project and retired in the middle of 1940's.

He also leaves two other sisters, Mrs. Maude Thomas of Modesto, and Mrs. Georgiana Francis of Hughson, a brother, Joe Webb of Merced Falls, and several nieces and nephews.

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Clara WEBB ~ Obituary results ~ 1945

Alma — 20 Sep 2006 10:33:29 GMT

Mariposa Gazette [Mariposa, CA.]
Thursday, June 21, 1945

Clara Webb, 85, Called By Death
Sunday, June 17th

The passing of Mrs. Clara Webb, 85, at her home at Webb Station last Sunday, marked the close of a pioneer life in Mariposa county.

Mrs. Webb was born Aug. 7, 1859, at Mariposa and had lived all of her life here.

The Webbs operated a stage station on the Coulterville road in the early Yosemite days. The late William Webb died Aug. 19, 1894. They were the parents of seven children, five girls and two boys. Mrs. Lillian Webb Varain Jr. died March, 1931, and Magnolia Webb Drake died in January, 1919.

The three daughters surviving are Mrs. Maude Thomas and Mrs. Mattie Founts of Merced, and Mrs. Georgia Francis of Hughson. The sons surviving are Joe Webb of Webb Station and Eddie Webb of Moccasin Creek.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church, Merced, with the Rev. Father Thomas Morgan officiating. Recitation of the Rosary was Tuesday night at 8:30 at Ivers and Alcorn Mission chapel. Burial was in the family plot at Snelling cemetery.

CADeath Index:
WEBB CLARA
Born: 08/07/1859
MMN: CATHERS
FN: BETTES
Sex: F
BP: CALIFORNIA
PD: MARIPOSA
Death date: 06/17/1945
Age: 85 yrs

Transcribed by Alma Stone

Looking for my aunts

Ann Davis Hartwell — 1 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather, John Philip Davis, died about 1925. My father, Harry Vernon, age 16, quit school to support his mom, Grace Alice Phillips Davis, but I don't know what happened to his two sisters, Helen and Dorothy, who were 14 and 12 yrs at the time. Was there an orphanage in Merced county they could have been sent to? Dad never mentioned either girl to anybody in our family, so I believe he lost track of them. Their mother died in 1930. Help!

Axel/Alex Blomquist ~ Obit results ~1930

Alma — 19 Sep 2006 5:25:41 GMT

Turlock Daily Journal
Friday, May 9, 1930
Turlock, California
Alex Blomquist Passes Away At Home Near Irwin
Alex Blomquist, a native of Sweden, passed away at his home on Geer Avenue in the Irwin district at a late hour on Thursday afternoon, May 8. Blomquist was 59 years of age at the time of passing and had been a resident of this section for the past 17 years.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Annie Blomquist of Irwin, he is survived by two sons, Hanford Blomquist of Turlock and Stanley Blomquist of Irwin, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will take place from the Wm. A. O'Hara Funeral Home on Monday afternoon, May 12, at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. C. J. Ledin, pastor of the Hilmar Swedish Mission church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Turlock cemetery.
Turlock Cemetery Index
Blomquist, Axel (Alex) b 1871 d May 12, 1930 Lot 223 Block 8
Transcribed by Minnie Lewis

Axel Blomquist
died: May 8, 1930
County of death: (24) Merced Co.

Ira Hurst ~ Obit Results ~ 1981

Alma — 13 Sep 2006 4:13:27 GMT

Livingston Chronicle
Wed., Feb. 25, 1981, page: 2.

Obituaries

Ira Lee Hurst

Services for Ira Lee Hurst were conducted at the Atwater Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn.

Mr. Hurst died Feb. 15 in a Turlock hospital following a short illness. He was buried in the Winton District Cemetery Feb. 18. Vernon Boyd of the Livingston Church of Christ was in charge of the 2 p.m. services which preceded burial.

Mr. Hurst was born Sept. 23, 1898 in Butterfield, Missouri and had lived in the Livingston area for more than 10 years. His occupation had been installing boilers.

He is survived by his wife, Jewel of Livingston; sons, Kenneth of Bakersfield, Ray of Bromide, Oklahoma; a sister, Clara Brisco of Livingston; and brother Clarence of Bromide and Oscar of Cupertino; three step daughters, Anna Lou Gregory of Fresno, Lois Jantz of Livingston and LeLa Fannon of Ceres, and 16 grandchildren.

Transcribed by: Alma

Cora Margaret LOWREY obit results

Lorraine — 12 Sep 2006 4:10:37 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Thursday, September 13, 1956, page 2

Cora Margaret Lowrey

Cora Margaret Lowrey, Route 1, Merced, died at her home today. She was a native of Oklahoma and a member of the First Methodist Church of Merced.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. J.M. Ripley of Frederick, Okla.; her husband, Luther A. Lowrey of Merced; a son, Sam Lowrey of Provo, Utah; five daughters, Mrs. Susie M. Pursel of Bakersfield, Mrs. Amy Austin of Santa Paula, Mrs. Evelyn Hester and Mrs. Nettie Akin of Frederick and Mrs. Leather Hoover of Manitou, Okla.; two sisters, Susie and Emma Ripley of Frederick; two brothers, Jim and Charlie Ripley of Frederick; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are pending at Merced Funeral Chapel.

P. Wayne HALL, obit results

Lorraine — 12 Sep 2006 4:07:11 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Saturday, February 18, 2006, Page E-7

P. Wayne Hall

March 11, 1929 - Feb. 16, 2006
Wayne died peacefully at his home on February 16th. Vernell, his devoted wife of 58 years, was at his side. He was loved by his three children, Bruce, Jeanette and Alan and was adored by his six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Wayne was born in Marlow, Oklahoma on March 11, 1929, to James and Delia Hall. He joined the U.S. Army in 1947 and later settled in Merced. Wayne was employed by McMahan's Furniture for forty-two years. He started as a delivery person and worked his way to manager. His biggest pleasure after retirement, was playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wayne enjoyed gardening and watching the sunset from his patio. He was loved and admired by many friends and family.
Visitation will be from 4-7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 20, 2006, at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home - Merced. Burial will follow at Merced Cemetery District.
All arrangements are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home of Merced.

Henrietta Lillian Hayes Obit results ~ 1919

Alma — 8 Sep 2006 2:26:09 GMT

Le Grand Advocate, Friday, May 2, 1919

DEATH OF MRS. WALTER HAYES

Mrs. Henrietta Lillian Hayes, wife of Walter G. Hayes, rancher of Athlone, died at the Hayes country home at 12:55 o'clock Wednesday morning from pneumonia after a week's illness.
As she had shown improvement the past few days hopes were held for her recovery until about four hours preceding death when her condition showed unfavorable developements [sic].

Mrs. Hayes was a native of Stanislaus county about fifteen years. A number of years ago she lived in Merced. She was a school teacher well known in this part of the county, and taught the Savana school this term. Her age was 46 years, as she was born on March 16, 1873.

Surviving are the following relatives: W. G. Hayes, husband; Graham C. Hayes, son; Luella F. Hayes, daughter; Mrs. J. W. Carpenter of Modesto, mother; Mrs. W. M. Rogers of Modesto, sister; Will Carpenter of Modesto and John Carpenter of Reedley, brothers.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Odd Fellow's cemetery in Merced at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2.

Source: Le Grand Advocate.
Gleanings From The Le Grand Advocate Newspaper [years]1911 - 1920
Compiled by: Thomas D. Hilk

Bonnie Jo MERCER - obit results

Lorraine — 8 Sep 2006 2:02:56 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Monday, May 31, 2004, Page B-2

Bonnie Jo Mercer
Sept. 8, 1927 -- May 26, 2004

Bonnie Jo Mercer was born Sept. 8, 1927 in Duncan, Okla. She died May 26, 2004, at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. She was 76.
Mercer, who lived in Delhi, moved to Southern California at a young age. She was married to Claude D. Mercer in 1946 and then moved to the Central Valley.
She settled in Delhi in 1975.
Mercer was a member of New Beginnings, formerly called Good Tidings Church. She worked at a school in Delhi for about 10 years.
She liked camping, reading and going to yard sales. She also liked antiques.
She is survived by her husband, as well as four daughters, Vonna Nelson and Pam Davis of Turlock, Brenda Wallace of Brodnax, Va., and Debbie Davis of Delhi; her son, Dave Mercer of Turlock; a sister Mary Ann Wagner of Fort Worth, Texas; four brothers, Kenny McConathy of Southern California, Lester McConathy of Porterville, Bobby McConathy of Delhi and Ernie McConathy of Mariposa; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Beginnings in Delhi. Disposition will be at Turlock Memorial Park.
Visitation is scheduled from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Allen Mortuary in Turlock.
Memorial contributions can be sent to New Beginnings Missions Fund, P.O. Box 25, Delhi, CA 95315.

obit results - Elmer BLACKSTON

Lorraine — 8 Sep 2006 2:00:58 GMT

MERCED SUN-STAR, Tuesday December 11, 1973, Page 26

Elmer Blackston

Services for Elmer Harvey Blackston, 61, who died in a convalescent home here Monday, will be held in the Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Mr. Blackston was born in Oklahoma and had resided in Merced 50 years. He was a truck driver.
He leaves a son, H. Dale Blackston of Merced; a stepson, James Covert of Merced; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Edwards of Merced and Mrs. Viola Zigler of Mill Valley; three brothers, Earl and Odie of Merced and Preston of Stockton, and six grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Masonic section of the Merced Cemetery.

John V. Smith ~ Obit results ~ 1933

Alma — 6 Sep 2006 5:11:43 GMT

Charley Hing ~ Obit results ~ 1933

Alma — 6 Sep 2006 5:09:26 GMT

Merced Express [Merced, CA.]
Friday, March 10, 1933

WELL-KNOWN CHINESE RESIDENT PASSES

Charley Hing, a well-known Chinese resident of this city, passed away at his home on Fourteenth street last night at the age of 77 years. Death followed an illness of advanced age. The funeral will be held from the Ivers & Alcorn chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Charley Hing came to this country from China sixty years ago and had resided in Merced almost continuously for fifty-five years. He was engaged in the restaurant business during the greater portion of this time, and by his honesty and fair dealing commanded the respect of the whole community. In fact it was truthfully said of him: "He was one of the whitest men that ever lived." He leaves a widow and a son residing in California and another son living in China.

Herbert Landram ~ Obit results ~ 1933

Alma — 6 Sep 2006 5:07:52 GMT

Merced Express [Merced, CA.]
Friday, March 10, 1933

HERBERT LANDRAM IS CALLED BY DEATH

Francis Herbert Landram, a resident of Merced for the past forty-four years, passed away in the Robertson Sanitarium in Modesto Tuesday, death followed an illness of several months. The remains were brought to Merced, and with the Rev. David McMartin officiating, funeral services were held in the Ivers & Alcorn chapel yesterday afternoon. Entombment was in the Evergreen mausoleum.

Mr. Landram was born in Lamar, Missouri, January 5, 1877, and came to Merced with the other members of his family in 1889. He attended the local schools and later conducted a grocery business with his brother and I. N. Albright. During recent years he was engaged in the purchase and shipping of livestock. He was a kindly, genial gentleman of exemplary conduct and was universally esteemed.

He leaves a widow, Grace Abell Landram; three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Oneto and Misses Dorothy and Frances Landram, all residents of Merced, and a brother, Edgar Landram of Monterey.

Joseph A. Silveira ~ Obit results ~ 1933

Alma — 6 Sep 2006 5:05:31 GMT

Merced Express [Merced, CA.]
Friday, March 10, 1933

JOSEPH A. SILVEIRA IS CALLED BY DEATH

Following many years of ill-health, Joseph A. Silveira, for many years a well-known local business man, passed away at his home at Nineteenth and K streets at noon last Friday, the immediate cause of his death being a paralytic stroke suffered the previous day.

Mr. Silveira was born in the Azores Islands January 28, 1855, and came to the Unites States in 1873. After a residence of nine years in the East he came to California, residing in San Luis Obispo county for a short time and then coming to Merced. Shortly after arriving here he engaged in business, and until 1924, when he was compelled by failing health to retire, he and John F. Caton conducted a men's clothing store on Sixteenth street under the firm name of Silveira & Caton. A quiet, unassuming man, who attended strictly to his own affairs, he was respected by all who knew him.

Surviving relatives are his widow, Anna Silveira, and a son, F. A. Silveira, a recent graduate of the University of California law school, who is now associated with Attorney H. K. Landram.

Funeral services were held in Our Lady of Mercy Church last Saturday morning, a requiem high mass for the repose of his soul being offered by the Rev. Father Joseph Howard. The remains were laid to rest in Evergreen mausoleum. The pall-beraers were A. M. Souza, A. J. Cardoza, J. C. Brooks, O. A. Turner, Antone Dutra and J. R. Souza.