A Gordon Family from Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland & the Durrenberger Family of Württemberg, Germany

Gordon - Durrenberger

families from Galloway, Scotland and Allgäu, Germany

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Abderrahamane Drissi

#12326, Living, (1953 - )

Children with Deborah Kathleen Gordon (1956 - )

SonSamir Drissi (1983 - )
DaughterAnissa Hizia Drissi (1987 - )
DaughterLeila Maria Drissi (1989 - )
SonAdam Drissi
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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Samir Drissi

#12327, Living, (1983 - )
Relationship5th cousin of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherAbderrahamane Drissi (1953 - )
MotherDeborah Kathleen Gordon (1956 - )
Gordon Family Lineage: Deborah Kathleen Gordon7, Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1983
    Birth
    Samir Drissi was born on 22 Mar 1983 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Anissa Hizia Drissi

#12328, Living, (1987 - )
Relationship5th cousin of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherAbderrahamane Drissi (1953 - )
MotherDeborah Kathleen Gordon (1956 - )
Gordon Family Lineage: Deborah Kathleen Gordon7, Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1987
    Birth
    Anissa Hizia Drissi was born on 6 Mar 1987 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Leila Maria Drissi

#12329, Living, (1989 - )
Relationship5th cousin of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherAbderrahamane Drissi (1953 - )
MotherDeborah Kathleen Gordon (1956 - )
Gordon Family Lineage: Deborah Kathleen Gordon7, Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1989
    Birth
    Leila Maria Drissi was born on 7 Sep 1989 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Adam Drissi

#12330, Living
Relationship5th cousin of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherAbderrahamane Drissi (1953 - )
MotherDeborah Kathleen Gordon (1956 - )
Gordon Family Lineage: Deborah Kathleen Gordon7, Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • Birth
    Adam Drissi was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, United StatesG.

 


Randolph Blake Gordon

#12331, Living, (1963 - )
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Gordon Family Lineage: Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1963
    Birth
    Randolph Blake Gordon was born on 4 Feb 1963 in Virginia, United StatesG.
  • 199835
    Death of Parent | Harry Edward Gordon
    His father Harry Edward Gordon died on 9 Nov 1998 in Loudoun County, Virginia, United StatesG.

 


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  • 2014~51
    Residence
    Randolph Blake Gordon lived in Gaithersburg, Montgomery, Maryland, United StatesG, in 2014.

Ralph Blane Gordon

#12332, Deceased, (1964 - 1964)
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Gordon Family Lineage: Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1964
    Birth
    Ralph Blane Gordon was born on 5 Feb 1964.
    Citation: 1
  • 19640
    Death
    He died on 5 Feb 1964 at age 0 in Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Citations: 2,1
  • 1964
    Burial
    He was buried in Feb 1964 in the Arlington National CemeteryG in Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Find A Grave Memorial Link
    Citation: 1
  • 1998
    Death of Parent | Harry Edward Gordon
    His father Harry Edward Gordon died on 9 Nov 1998 in Loudoun County, Virginia, United StatesG.

 


Citations

  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 49191165 for Ralph Blane Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
  2. [S384] "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVYP-4GNV : 16 August 2019), Ralph Blane Gordon, 05 Feb 1964; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.

Amy Lynn Gordon

#12333, Living, (1967 - )
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Children with Andrew Keith Harrell (1965 - )

SonEdward Harrell
SonAndrew Arthur Harrell (1992 - )
Gordon Family Lineage: Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Andrew Keith Harrell

#12334, Living, (1965 - )

Children with Amy Lynn Gordon (1967 - )

SonEdward Harrell
SonAndrew Arthur Harrell (1992 - )
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  • 1965
    Birth
    Andrew Keith Harrell was born on 9 Jan 1965 in Portsmouth County, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 198924
    Marriage | Amy Lynn Gordon
    Age 21
    Birth on 14 Jun 1967 | Fairfax County, Virginia, United StatesG
    He and Amy Lynn Gordon were married on 8 May 1989 in Portsmouth County, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 199227
    Birth of Child | Andrew Arthur Harrell
    His son Andrew Arthur Harrell was born on 27 Nov 1992 in Portsmouth County, Virginia, United StatesG.

 


Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Andrew Arthur Harrell

#12335, Living, (1992 - )
Relationship5th cousin of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherAndrew Keith Harrell (1965 - )
MotherAmy Lynn Gordon (1967 - )
Gordon Family Lineage: Amy Lynn Gordon7, Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1992
    Birth
    Andrew Arthur Harrell was born on 27 Nov 1992 in Portsmouth County, Virginia, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Edward Harrell

#12336, Living
Relationship5th cousin of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherAndrew Keith Harrell (1965 - )
MotherAmy Lynn Gordon (1967 - )
Gordon Family Lineage: Amy Lynn Gordon7, Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • Birth
    Edward Harrell was born in Virginia, United StatesG.

 


Pamela Anne Gordon

#12337, Living, (1969 - )
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean Patrick ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Gordon Family Lineage: Harry Edward Gordon6, Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Timothy Robert Grzybowski

#12338, Living
Last Edited 20 Apr 2024

 


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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Ellen Miller

#12339, Deceased, (1876 - 1898)
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  • 1876
    Birth
    Ellen Miller was born in 1876 in New ZealandG.
  • 1897~21
    Marriage | David McNay
    Age 26
    Birth on 26 Mar 1870 | Waimatuku, Southland, South Island, New ZealandG
    Death: in 1925 | New ZealandG
    David McNay and she were married on 26 Feb 1897 in Limestone Plains, Otago, New ZealandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1898~22
    Death
    She died on 20 Jul 1898 at age ~22 in Spar Bush, Southland, New ZealandG.
  • 1925
    Death of Spouse | David McNay
    Her husband David McNay died in 1925 in New ZealandG.

 


Citations

  1. [S236] New Zealand Births, Marriages and Deaths, Historical Records Internet Database, online www.bmdhistorical records.dia.govt.nz, Registration Number 1897/4493 - https://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/. Hereinafter cited as New Zealand BMD - Internet Database.

John Callaghan

#12340, Deceased

Children with Christina Harrison (1837 - 1909)

DaughterDaisy Callaghan (1876 - 1876)
SonRalph Callaghan (1876 - 1881)
DaughterDaisey 'Daisy' Callaghan+ (1877 - 1934)
DaughterJoy Ivy Callaghan (1878 - 1879)
SonLeslie Murtagh Callaghan (1882 - 1883)
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  1. [S236] New Zealand Births, Marriages and Deaths, Historical Records Internet Database, online www.bmdhistorical records.dia.govt.nz, Registration Number 1875/823. Hereinafter cited as New Zealand BMD - Internet Database.

Christina Harrison

#12341, Deceased, (1837 - 1909)

Children with John Callaghan

DaughterDaisy Callaghan (1876 - 1876)
SonRalph Callaghan (1876 - 1881)
DaughterDaisey 'Daisy' Callaghan+ (1877 - 1934)
DaughterJoy Ivy Callaghan (1878 - 1879)
SonLeslie Murtagh Callaghan (1882 - 1883)
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  1. [S236] New Zealand Births, Marriages and Deaths, Historical Records Internet Database, online www.bmdhistorical records.dia.govt.nz, Registration Number 1875/823. Hereinafter cited as New Zealand BMD - Internet Database.

Catherine McDonald

#12342, Deceased, (1871 - 1952)
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  • 1871
    Birth
    Catherine McDonald was born on 18 Nov 1871.
  • 1902~31
    Marriage | David McNay
    Age ~32
    Birth on 26 Mar 1870 | Waimatuku, Southland, South Island, New ZealandG
    Death: in 1925 | New ZealandG
    David McNay and she were married in 1902 in Dunedin, Otago, New ZealandG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1925~54
    Death of Spouse | David McNay
    Her husband David McNay died in 1925 in New ZealandG.
  • 195280
    Death
    She died on 1 Sep 1952 at age 80 in Dunedin, Otago, New ZealandG.

 


Citations

  1. [S236] New Zealand Births, Marriages and Deaths, Historical Records Internet Database, online www.bmdhistorical records.dia.govt.nz, Registration Number 1902-5932- https://bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/. Hereinafter cited as New Zealand BMD - Internet Database.

Gail Susan Seehausen

#12343, Deceased, (1951 - 2014)

Parents

FatherNorbert Henry Seehausen (1916 - 1991)
MotherAlice Faye Croner (1922 - 1997)
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  • 1951
    Birth
    Gail Susan Seehausen was born on 1 Jul 1951 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG.
  • 197524
    James Robert Cruise and she were married on 26 Jul 1975 at Saint John Lutheran ChurchG in Ocala, Marion, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 199140
    Death of Parent | Norbert Henry Seehausen
    Her father Norbert Henry Seehausen died on 28 Dec 1991 in Hillsborough County, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 199745
    Death of Parent | Alice Faye Croner
    Her mother Alice Faye Croner died on 1 Mar 1997 in Hillsborough County, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 201462
    Death
    She died on 26 May 2014 at age 62 in Eustis, Lake, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 2014
    Obituary
    Obituary for Gail Susan Cruise

    Gail Susan Cruise, 62, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. Born in Hammond, Indiana, she moved to Eustis in 1986 from Catonsville, MD. She was a mathematics teacher at Faith Lutheran Church and School, Eustis, prior to her retirement.She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church and Faith Sonshine, and was actively involved in student mathematics competitions.

    She is survived by her Husband, James Robert Cruise of Eustis, FL; Son, Jason (Katy) Cruise of Arlington, VA; Daughter, Angela (Chris) Marrazzo of Tampa, FL; Brother, Tim (Sue) Seehausen of Tampa, FL; and Sister, Beth (Allen) Mannion of Sammamish, WA.

    Memorial services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis, on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Inurnment will be held at the church cremation garden on a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church and School.
  • 2014
    Funeral
    Her funeral was held on 29 May 2014 at Faith Lutheran ChurchG in Eustis, Lake, Florida, United StatesG.

 


Beth A. Seehausen

#12344, Living, (1958 - )

Parents

FatherNorbert Henry Seehausen (1916 - 1991)
MotherAlice Faye Croner (1922 - 1997)
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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Allen J. Mannion

#12345, Living, (1958 - )
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  • 1958
    Birth
    Allen J. Mannion was born in 1958 in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1984~26
    Age ~26
    Birth in 1958 | Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG
    He and Beth A. Seehausen were married on 26 May 1984 in King County, Washington, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1

 


Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

James Robert Cruise

#12346, Living
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Caroline Henrietta ("Carrie") Batterman

#12347, Deceased, (1887 - 1973)

Children with August Friedrich Seehausen (1886 - 1922)

DaughterDorothy Seehausen (Abt 1915 - )
SonNorbert Henry Seehausen+ (1916 - 1991)
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  • 1887
    Birth
    Caroline Henrietta ("Carrie") Batterman was born on 14 Jan 1887 in Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 18870
    Baptism
    Caroline was baptized on 20 Mar 1887 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran ChurchG in Dyer, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 191023
    Age 23
    Birth on 29 Sep 1886 | Hanover Township, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG
    Death: on 1 Apr 1922 | Lake County, Indiana, United StatesG
    August Friedrich Seehausen and she were married on 2 Apr 1910 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran ChurchG in Dyer, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1915~28
    Birth of Child | Dorothy Seehausen
    Her daughter Dorothy Seehausen was born abt 1915 in Lake County, Indiana, United StatesG.
  • 191629
    Birth of Child | Norbert Henry Seehausen
    Her son Norbert Henry Seehausen was born on 27 Apr 1916 in Lake County, Indiana, United StatesG.
  • 192235
    Death of Spouse | August Friedrich Seehausen
    Her husband August Friedrich Seehausen died on 1 Apr 1922 in Lake County, Indiana, United StatesG.
  • 197386
    Death
    She died on 10 May 1973 at age 86 in Dyer, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1973
    Burial
    She was buried on 16 May 1973 in the Zion United Church of Christ CemeteryG in Dyer, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG.
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    Citation: 2

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 194053
    Census1940
    Caroline Henrietta ("Carrie") Batterman was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census in Dyer, Lake, Indiana, United StatesG. She was 53 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Dorothy Seehausen and Norbert Henry Seehausen.
    Citation: 3

Citations

  1. [S320] Karen Rowe, "Buchmeier Genealogy: Karen Rowe" (). Hereinafter cited as "Karen Rowe Research."
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 64302719 for Caroline Henrietta “Carrie” (nee Batterman) Seehausen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

August Friedrich Seehausen

#12348, Deceased, (1886 - 1922)

Children with Caroline Henrietta ("Carrie") Batterman (1887 - 1973)

DaughterDorothy Seehausen (Abt 1915 - )
SonNorbert Henry Seehausen+ (1916 - 1991)
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  1. [S320] Karen Rowe, "Buchmeier Genealogy: Karen Rowe" (). Hereinafter cited as "Karen Rowe Research."
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 93969273 for August Frederich Seehausen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Dorothy Seehausen

#12349, Deceased, (Abt 1915 - )

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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Gordon M. 'Gordy' Bjork

#12350, Deceased, (1923 - 2007)

Children with Magdalen Ann 'Maggie' Schons (1923 - 2004)

SonGregory Bjork
SonEric Bjork
DaughterMary Bjork
DaughterNancy Bjork
SonTimothy Bjork (1947 - )
SonPatrick B. Bjork (1953 - )
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Gordon M. Bjork(1923-2007)

 


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  • 1923
    Birth
    Gordon M. 'Gordy' Bjork was born on 12 Jun 1923 in Alcester, Union, South Dakota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 194623
    Age 23
    Birth on 2 Mar 1923 | Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United StatesG
    Death: on 1 Oct 2004 | Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesG
    He and Magdalen Ann 'Maggie' Schons were married on 22 Jul 1946 in Luverne, Rock, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1947~24
    Birth of Child | Timothy Bjork
    His son Timothy Bjork was born in 1947 in South Dakota, United StatesG.
  • 1953~30
    Birth of Child | Patrick B. Bjork
    His son Patrick B. Bjork was born in 1953.
  • 200481
    His wife Magdalen Ann 'Maggie' Schons died on 1 Oct 2004 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesG.
  • 200784
    Death
    He died on 16 Aug 2007 at age 84 at Madison Community HospitalG in Madison, Lake, South Dakota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 2007
    Obituary
    Obituary
    Madison Daily Leader, Madison, SD


    Funeral services will be Sat., Aug. 18, for Gordon M. Bjork, 84, Madison, who died on Aug. 16, 2007, at Madison Community Hospital. The Rev. Robert Vinslauski will officiate in the Weiland Funeral Chapel, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

    Bjork was born on June 12, 1923, at Alcester to Sven and Ann (Hemmelrick) Bjork. He graduated from Alcester High School and attended Northern State College. He married Magdalen Schoens on July 22, 1946, at Luverne, Minn. He received a bachelor's degree in history from Dakota State College in 1974. He played in local dance bands, including Danny Kealey, Six Fat Dutchmen, Jimmy Barnett and Sammy Jensen Orchestra. He taught school in Wabasso, Minn., and in Rutland, where he was band director from 1965-84. After he retired from teaching, he worked for Interlakes Community Action as Head Start bus driver until 2006.

    Survivors include four sons, Tim (Bonnie) of Pierre, Greg (Deb) of Ft. Collins, Colo., Pat of Bismarck, N.D., and Eric (Pam) of Stockett, Mont.; two daughters, Mary Bjork and Nancy Bjork, both of Omaha, Neb.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Kviudahl of Anaheim, Calif.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and his wife, Magdalen in 2004.

    To send a message of sympathy, visit www.weilandfuneralchapel.com
  • 2007
    Burial
    He was buried on 18 Aug 2007 in the Saint Thomas CemeteryG in Madison, Lake, South Dakota, United StatesG.
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    Citation: 1

 


Citations

  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 21008824 for Gordon M Bjork. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, Memorial ID 21008875 for Magdalen Ann “Maggie” (nee Schons) Bjork.

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