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Theresa A. Hoffman
#1926, Deceased, (Abt 1928 - )
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1928
Birth
Theresa A. Hoffman was born abt 1928 in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1969~41
1983~55
Her mother
Evelyn M. Doyle died on 1 Mar 1983 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
Edward James Hoffman
#1927, Deceased, (1924 - 1993)
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1924
Birth
Edward James Hoffman was born on 4 Sep 1924 in Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
196944
198358
His mother
Evelyn M. Doyle died on 1 Mar 1983 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
199368
Death
He died on 30 Aug 1993 at age 68 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
Francis Joseph Hoffman
#1928, Deceased, (1929 - 2019)
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1929
Birth
Francis Joseph Hoffman was born on 4 Sep 1929 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
196939
198353
His mother
Evelyn M. Doyle died on 1 Mar 1983 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
199364
His partner
Darlene Meyer died on 19 Dec 1993 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
201989
Death
He died on 18 Apr 2019 at age 89 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
Ruth Marie Hoffman
#1929, Deceased, (1932 - 2009)
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1932
Birth
Ruth Marie Hoffman was born on 17 Nov 1932 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
195219
Age 24
Birth on 10 Feb 1928 | Sibley County, Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 19 Apr 2009 | Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
GLloyd Andrew Beseke and she were married on 10 May 1952 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
G.
196936
198350
Her mother
Evelyn M. Doyle died on 1 Mar 1983 in Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
200976
Death
She died on 31 Mar 2009 at age 76 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
2009
Her husband
Lloyd Andrew Beseke died on 19 Apr 2009 in Henderson, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
Anastasia Magdalena ("Anna") Meger
#1930, Deceased, (1902 - 1992)
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1902
Birth
Anastasia Magdalena ("Anna") Meger was born on 26 Feb 1902 in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
192422
1928~26
Age ~30
Birth on 2 Nov 1898 | Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 27 Jan 1977 | Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G1940~38
Occupation
She was houseworker for a private family in 1940 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
197774
Her husband
Albert John Hoffman died on 27 Jan 1977 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
199290
Death
She died on 18 Nov 1992 at age 90 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1992
Census and Residence Events
193028
Anastasia was enumerated as the wife of
Albert John Hoffman on the 1930 US Census in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G. She was 28 years old.
194038
Anastasia was enumerated as the wife of
Albert John Hoffman on the 1940 US Census residing at 315 Bridge Street
G, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G. She was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Helen Theresa Hoffman.
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92873098 for Annastasia Magdalena “Anna” (nee Mager) Hoffman. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
Helen Theresa Hoffman
#1931, Deceased, (1924 - 2013)
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Helen Theresa Hoffman
Events and Notes
1924
Birth
Helen Theresa Hoffman was born on 21 Apr 1924 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1942~18
Graduation
Helen graduated in 1942, age ~18, from Le Sueur High School
G, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1945~21
Occupation
She was nurse in 1945 at Saint Peter Community Hospital
G, in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
194622
Age 24
Birth on 7 May 1922 | Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 8 Jul 2012 | Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G197752
Her father
Albert John Hoffman died on 27 Jan 1977 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
199268
201288
201388
Death
She died on 6 Apr 2013 at age 88 at Benedictine Living Community
G, in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
2013
Obituary
Obituary of Theresa Mollert
Theresa ‘T’ Mollert
Theresa “T” Mollert, age 89 of St. Peter, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.
Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Church of St. Peter in St. Peter with burial at Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. St. Peter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Helen Theresa was born on April 21, 1923 in Le Sueur to Albert and Anastasia (Mager) Hoffmann She graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1942 and went on to the Golden Valley Nursing School in Minneapolis. She then worked for the St. Peter Community Hospital, where she met Clifford Mollert. They were united in marriage on June 2, 1946. She was active in the Church of St. Peter including the choir, funeral choir, church thrift store and was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters. She also sang in the St. Peter Community Choir and helped for 25 years at the St. Peter Area Food Shelf. She loved antiques and in 1976, she and Clifford began Shanaska Drummer Antiques on the Century Farmm and continued in that business until retiring in 1999. T was an active member for 24 years of the St. Peter Questers, Minnehaha Chapter 111 which is the oldest antiquing group in the United States. She was also an Avon Representative for 15 years, Charter member of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Club and enjoyed traveling to visit family.
Theresa is survived by children: Anne (Jim) Davis, Jane (Dwight) Mattern and David (Pamela) Mollert; grandchildren: Ben (Lori) Davis, MacKenzie (Jason) Weldon and Matthew Mattern; 5 great grandchildren: Breannah, Brock and Troy Davis and Harrison and Vera Weldon. Thank you to all the friends and staff at the Benedictine Living Community and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice.
She was preceded in death by husband Clifford in 2012 and a daughter, Mary Ellen Mollert-Wenzel.
2013
Funeral
Her funeral was held on 29 Apr 2013 at Church of Saint Peter
G, in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
2013
Burial
She was buried on 29 Apr 2013 in the Calvary Cemetery
G, in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Oliver Paul Carpenter
#1932, Deceased, (1905 - 1960)
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1905
Birth
Oliver Paul Carpenter was born on 27 Sep 1905 in Washington, United States
G.
1929~24
Age ~24
Birth on 6 Nov 1905 | Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 6 Oct 1999 | Minnesota, United States
G192923
His son
Eugene P. Carpenter was born on 14 May 1929 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
1940~35
Occupation
He was steam railroad fireman in 1940 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
196054
Death
He died on 9 Aug 1960 at age 54 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
G.
196054
1999
Census and Residence Events
194034
Census1940
Oliver Paul Carpenter was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census residing at 2403 Central Avenue
G in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G. He was 34 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Eugene P. Carpenter and
Loretta Barbara Hoffman.
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 103158668 for Oliver P. Carpenter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
Eugene P. Carpenter
#1933, Deceased, (1929 - 2008)
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1929
Birth
Eugene P. Carpenter was born on 14 May 1929 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
196031
199970
200878
Death
He died on 16 Apr 2008 at age 78.
Census and Residence Events
194010
Eugene was enumerated as the son of
Oliver Paul Carpenter on the 1940 US Census residing at 2403 Central Avenue
G in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G. He was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Loretta Barbara Hoffman.
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
Isaac Regnier
#1934, Deceased, (1823 - 1896)
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1823
Birth
Isaac Regnier was born on 18 Oct 1823 in Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
G.
185127
Age 15
Birth on 20 Nov 1835 | Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
GDeath: on 22 Apr 1922 | Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United States
G185228
185430
185632
His daughter
Florence Regnier was born on 24 May 1856 in Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G.
185834
1862~39
His daughter
Emma Regnier was born abt 1862 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
186339
1865~42
His daughter
Yvonne Regnier was born abt 1865 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
186542
His son
John B. Regnier was born on 29 Oct 1865 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
186744
187147
187349
His daughter
Louise E. Regnier was born on 22 Feb 1873 in Saint George, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G.
187551
His son
Horace E. Regnier was born on 3 Mar 1875 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
187753
His daughter
Olivine Regnier was born on 28 Aug 1877 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
189672
Death
He died on 28 Jan 1896 at age 72 in Ghent, Lyon, Minnesota, United States
G.
1896
1896
1896
His daughter
Olivine Regnier died on 20 Aug 1896 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1922
Census and Residence Events
187046
Census1870
Isaac Regnier was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census in Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G. He was 46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Joseph Isaac Regnier,
Mary Marcelline Regnier,
Florence Regnier,
Louis Napoleon Regnier,
Emma Regnier,
George Peter Regnier,
Yvonne Regnier,
Ambrose Arthur Regnier, and
Marie Rose 'Mary' Touchette.
188056
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Manteno, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G. He was 56 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Florence Regnier,
Emma Regnier,
Louise E. Regnier,
Olivine Regnier,
Louis Napoleon Regnier,
George Peter Regnier,
John B. Regnier,
Ambrose Arthur Regnier,
Harry 'Henry' Regnier,
Horace E. Regnier, and
Marie Rose 'Mary' Touchette.
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 102156897 for Isaac Regnier. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
Marie Rose 'Mary' Touchette
#1935, Deceased, (1835 - 1922)
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1835
Birth
Marie Rose 'Mary' Touchette was born on 20 Nov 1835 in Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
G.
185115
Age 27
Birth on 18 Oct 1823 | Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
GDeath: on 28 Jan 1896 | Ghent, Lyon, Minnesota, United States
GIsaac Regnier and she were married on 17 Feb 1851 in Boubonnais, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G.
185216
185418
185620
Her daughter
Florence Regnier was born on 24 May 1856 in Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G.
185822
1862~27
Her daughter
Emma Regnier was born abt 1862 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
186327
1865~30
Her daughter
Yvonne Regnier was born abt 1865 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
186529
Her son
John B. Regnier was born on 29 Oct 1865 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
186731
187135
187337
Her daughter
Louise E. Regnier was born on 22 Feb 1873 in Saint George, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G.
187539
Her son
Horace E. Regnier was born on 3 Mar 1875 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
187741
Her daughter
Olivine Regnier was born on 28 Aug 1877 in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
G.
189660
Her husband
Isaac Regnier died on 28 Jan 1896 in Ghent, Lyon, Minnesota, United States
G.
189660
189660
Her daughter
Olivine Regnier died on 20 Aug 1896 in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States
G.
192286
Death
She died on 22 Apr 1922 at age 86 in Marshall, Lyon, Minnesota, United States
G.
192286
Census and Residence Events
187034
Marie was enumerated as a household member of
Isaac Regnier on the 1870 US Census in Bourbonnais, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G. She was 34 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Joseph Isaac Regnier,
Mary Marcelline Regnier,
Florence Regnier,
Louis Napoleon Regnier,
Emma Regnier,
George Peter Regnier,
Yvonne Regnier, and
Ambrose Arthur Regnier.
188044
Marie was enumerated as the wife of
Isaac Regnier on the 1880 US Census in Manteno, Kankakee, Illinois, United States
G. She was 44 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Florence Regnier,
Emma Regnier,
Louise E. Regnier,
Olivine Regnier,
Louis Napoleon Regnier,
George Peter Regnier,
John B. Regnier,
Ambrose Arthur Regnier,
Harry 'Henry' Regnier, and
Horace E. Regnier.
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 102157016 for Marie (nee Touchette) Regnier. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
Esther Caroline Groskopp
#1936, Deceased, (1878 - 1926)
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MI-Esther Groskopp Durenberger gravemarker

Esther Groskopf DurenbergerMemorial card

Esther Groskopp Durenberger with daughter Helen - ca 1914

William H. and Mary Groskopp daughters

Esther Groskopp

Esther Groskopp Durenberge and son Oliver ca 1902

Joseph Durenberger - Groskopp wedding news article 1901

Esther Groskopp obit 1926

Joseph & Esther Durrenberger wedding 1901-text
Events and Notes
1878
Birth
Esther Caroline Groskopp was born on 26 Jun 1878 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
G.
190122
Age 35
Birth on 27 Jun 1865 | Henderson Township, Sibley, Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 16 Nov 1923 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
GJoseph Paul Durenberger and she were married on 5 Feb 1901 at Saint James Church
G in Saint James, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G.
190123
190426
190729
191031
191133
191234
191435
191435
191537
192042
192142
192345
192647
Death
She died on 13 Feb 1926 at age 47 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G.
192647
Cause of Death
She died of complications from surgery.
192647
Note
Upon the death of Esther in 1926 and because of the death of her husband three years earlier, the children were now orphans. Esther's sister, Loretta and her husband John F. Dakins took in the children and raised them in Mankato.
1929
Census and Residence Events
190021
Esther was enumerated as the daughter of
William H. Groskopp on the 1900 US Census in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G. She was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
William Jon Groskopp,
Albert Martin 'Bert' Groskopp,
Susan E. Groskopp,
Maude A. Groskopp,
Loretta Martha Groskopp,
Emma A. Groskopp,
Edna M. Groskopp,
Ernest John Groskopp, and
Mary Caroline Schultz.
190526
191031
Esther was enumerated as the wife of
Joseph Paul Durenberger on the 1910 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G. She was 31 years old.
192041
Esther was enumerated as the wife of
Joseph Paul Durenberger on the 1920 US Census residing at 924 South Front Street
G, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G. She was 41 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Oliver Martin 'Jerry' Durenberger,
Ralph John Durenberger,
Esther Marie 'Sis' Durenberger,
Robert Ernest Durenberger, Sr.,
Helen Loretta Durenberger, and
Mary Caroline Schultz.
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 142979505 for Esther Caroline (nee Groskopp) Durenberger. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1905 Minnesota State Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
William H. Groskopp
#1937, Deceased, (1843 - 1921)
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William H. and Mary Groskopp daughters

William Groskopf
Events and Notes
1843
Birth
William H. Groskopp was born on 3 Jul 1843 in Hesse-Kassel, Preussen, Germany
G.
1845~2
Immigration
He immigrated to America
G, in 1845.
186320
Military Induction
He was inducted into the military on 23 Dec 1863. He was discharged from Civil War active duty at Fort Snelling, Minnesota on 4 May 1866.
186724
Age 18
Birth on 7 Apr 1849 | Alsace-Lorraine
GDeath: on 10 Oct 1929 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
G186825
186926
His son
William Jon Groskopp was born on 28 Nov 1869 in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G.
187127
His son
Henry Groskopp was born on 28 Feb 1871 in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G.
187229
187430
187532
His daughter
Mary Groskopp was born on 6 Dec 1875 in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G.
187733
His son
John Groskopp was born on 16 Apr 1877 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
187734
His son
John Groskopp died on 12 Jul 1877 in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
G.
187834
187936
188036
His daughter
Sophia Groskopp was born on 20 Jun 1880 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188138
His daughter
Susan E. Groskopp was born on 11 Sep 1881 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188138
His daughter
Laura Groskopp was born on 11 Sep 1881 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188238
His son
Henry Groskopp died on 20 May 1882 in Shakopee, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188238
188238
His daughter
Sophia Groskopp died on 17 Jun 1882 in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
G.
188441
His daughter
Maude A. Groskopp was born on 26 Nov 1884 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188642
188844
His daughter
Emma A. Groskopp was born on 28 Feb 1888 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
189046
His daughter
Edna M. Groskopp was born on 6 Mar 1890 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
189249
189350
His daughter
Mary Groskopp died on 4 Nov 1893 in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1900~57
Occupation
He was farmer in 1900 in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G.
1910
192177
Death
He died on 5 Mar 1921 at age 77 at Soldiers Home
G in Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
192177
Cause of Death
He died of infirmities of old age.
1921
1921
Obituary
Obituary of William Groskopp
William Groskopp Died at Soldiers’ Home
Was Civil War Veteran – Funeral Monday
William Groskopp, a former resident of this city and veteran of the Civil war, died at the Soldier’s Home on Saturday, March 5, 1921, at the age of 78 years. Death was due to infirmities of old age.
The remains were brought here on Sunday, and the funeral was held on Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ploumen. A squad of the American Legion in uniform attended the funeral and taps were sounded by Elmer Huber. Rev. Geo. W. Smith of Minneapolis was the officiating clergyman, and the remains were laid to rest in the valley cemetery.
Mr . Groskopp lived most of his life in this vicinity where he was engaged in farming. He enlisted during the Civil Was in Co. 1 9th Minn. Cavalry and served in the fighting against the Sioux Indians in 1862. Nine years ago he went to the Soldier’s Home to spend his declining days. Those from out of town who were in attendance at the funeral were: Mrs. Mary Groskopp, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dackins, and Ernest Groskopp of Mankato, Albert and Will Grosskopp of Osakis, Michael Schutz, Mr. and Mrs. Al. Rosbach, and Mr. and Mrs. Clem Mengelkoch of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. August Groskopp, John Groskopp, and Howard Groskopp of Grantsburg, Wisconsin.
1929
Census and Residence Events
190056
Census1900
William H. Groskopp was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G. He was 56 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
William Jon Groskopp,
Albert Martin 'Bert' Groskopp,
Esther Caroline Groskopp,
Susan E. Groskopp,
Maude A. Groskopp,
Loretta Martha Groskopp,
Emma A. Groskopp,
Edna M. Groskopp,
Ernest John Groskopp, and
Mary Caroline Schultz.
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 79772568 for William H Groskopp. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S843] Template Error
Mary Caroline Schultz
#1938, Deceased, (1849 - 1929)
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Mary Schultz Groskopp Obituary 1929
Events and Notes
1849
Birth
Mary Caroline Schultz was born on 7 Apr 1849 in Alsace-Lorraine
G.
1860~11
Immigration
She immigrated to America
G, in 1860.
186718
Age 24
Birth on 3 Jul 1843 | Hesse-Kassel, Preussen, Germany
GDeath: on 5 Mar 1921 | Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
GWilliam H. Groskopp and she were married on 10 Dec 1867 in Shakopee, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
186819
186920
Her son
William Jon Groskopp was born on 28 Nov 1869 in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G.
187121
Her son
Henry Groskopp was born on 28 Feb 1871 in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G.
187223
187425
187526
Her daughter
Mary Groskopp was born on 6 Dec 1875 in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G.
187728
Her son
John Groskopp was born on 16 Apr 1877 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
187728
Her son
John Groskopp died on 12 Jul 1877 in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
G.
187829
187930
188031
Her daughter
Sophia Groskopp was born on 20 Jun 1880 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188132
Her daughter
Susan E. Groskopp was born on 11 Sep 1881 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188132
Her daughter
Laura Groskopp was born on 11 Sep 1881 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188233
Her son
Henry Groskopp died on 20 May 1882 in Shakopee, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188233
188233
Her daughter
Sophia Groskopp died on 17 Jun 1882 in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
G.
188435
Her daughter
Maude A. Groskopp was born on 26 Nov 1884 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
188637
188838
Her daughter
Emma A. Groskopp was born on 28 Feb 1888 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
189040
Her daughter
Edna M. Groskopp was born on 6 Mar 1890 in Eagle Creek Township, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
189243
189344
Her daughter
Mary Groskopp died on 4 Nov 1893 in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1910
192171
192676
192980
Death
She died on 10 Oct 1929 at age 80 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
G.
1929
Burial
She was buried on 16 Nov 1929 in the Saint Marks Cemetery
G, in Shakopee, Scott, Minnesota, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
190051
Mary was enumerated as the wife of
William H. Groskopp on the 1900 US Census in Saint James, Watonwan, Minnesota, United States
G. She was 51 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
William Jon Groskopp,
Albert Martin 'Bert' Groskopp,
Esther Caroline Groskopp,
Susan E. Groskopp,
Maude A. Groskopp,
Loretta Martha Groskopp,
Emma A. Groskopp,
Edna M. Groskopp, and
Ernest John Groskopp.
192070
Mary was enumerated as the mother-in-law of
Joseph Paul Durenberger on the 1920 US Census residing at 924 South Front Street
G, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G. She was 70 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Oliver Martin 'Jerry' Durenberger,
Ralph John Durenberger,
Esther Marie 'Sis' Durenberger,
Robert Ernest Durenberger, Sr.,
Helen Loretta Durenberger, and
Esther Caroline Groskopp.
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
Bert Christian
#1939, Deceased, (1890 - 1969)
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1890
Birth
Bert Christian was born on 9 Dec 1890 in Minnesota, United States
G.
1921~31
Age ~22
Birth on 6 Oct 1899 | Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 20 Jul 1983 | Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G192130
192333
1930~40
Occupation
He was farmer in 1930 in Sharon, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
196978
Death
He died on 19 May 1969 at age 78 in Minnesota, United States
G.
196978
Burial
He was buried in May 1969 in the Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery
G, in Saint Henry, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
Find A Grave Memorial Link1983
His wife
Martha M. Widmer died on 20 Jul 1983 in Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 95038094 for Bert Christian. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Joseph Meyer
#1940, Deceased, (1838 - 1934)
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1838
Birth
Joseph Meyer was born on 3 Jun 1838 in Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire
G.
186729
Age ~17
Death: on 30 May 1940 | Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
GHe and
Mary S. Schweigel were married on 30 Dec 1867 in Saint Thomas, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
187032
His daughter
Mary Meyer was born on 11 Jul 1870 in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
187234
His son
John Joseph Meyer was born on 5 Nov 1872 in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1875~37
187738
His son
Henry Martin Meyer was born on 12 Apr 1877 in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1880~42
His son
Alphonse Meyer was born in 1880 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
188243
188445
His son
Hubert Meyer was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
188648
His son
David Joseph Meyer was born on 3 Sep 1886 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
188748
188748
189052
His daughter
Josephine Meyer was born on 12 Dec 1890 in Tyrone Twp, Le Sueur, Minnesota
G.
190970
His daughter
Mary Meyer died on 29 Jan 1909 in Lexington, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
193496
Death
He died on 28 Jul 1934 at age 96 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1934~96
Note
The Church of St. Thomas Centennial Book (page 60):
Joseph Meyer was born in Alsace-Lorraine France. He came to America at the age of nineteen. He met Mary Schweigel, a native of Baden, Germany, in New Orleans. Mary came to Le Sueur and married Joseph in 1867. They had nine children: Mary (Mrs Luke O'Malley)
1940
His wife
Mary S. Schweigel died on 30 May 1940 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
G.
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 104209202 for Joseph Meyer. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
Mary S. Schweigel
#1941, Deceased, (1850 - 1940)
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1850
Birth
Mary S. Schweigel was born in 1850 in Germany
G.
1867~17
Age 29
Birth on 3 Jun 1838 | Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire
GDeath: on 28 Jul 1934 | Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
GJoseph Meyer and she were married on 30 Dec 1867 in Saint Thomas, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1870~20
Her daughter
Mary Meyer was born on 11 Jul 1870 in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1872~22
Her son
John Joseph Meyer was born on 5 Nov 1872 in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1875~25
1877~27
Her son
Henry Martin Meyer was born on 12 Apr 1877 in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1880~30
Her son
Alphonse Meyer was born in 1880 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1882~32
1884~34
Her son
Hubert Meyer was born on 24 Apr 1884 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1886~36
Her son
David Joseph Meyer was born on 3 Sep 1886 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1887~37
1887~37
1890~40
Her daughter
Josephine Meyer was born on 12 Dec 1890 in Tyrone Twp, Le Sueur, Minnesota
G.
1909~59
Her daughter
Mary Meyer died on 29 Jan 1909 in Lexington, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
1934~84
Her husband
Joseph Meyer died on 28 Jul 1934 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1940~90
Death
She died on 30 May 1940 at age ~90 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1940
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 104209205 for Mary S. (nee Schweigel) Meyer. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
John McCue
#1942, Deceased, (1834 - 1906)
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1834
Birth
John McCue was born on 20 Nov 1834 in Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland
G.
186328
Age 18
Birth in Dec 1844 | Irish Free State
GDeath: on 19 Dec 1920 | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
G187237
190672
Death
He died on 25 Dec 1906 at age 72 in St. Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
190672
1920
His wife
Sarah Ann McDermitt died on 19 Dec 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92536817 for John McCue. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1905 Minnesota State Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Sarah Ann McDermitt
#1943, Deceased, (1844 - 1920)
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1844
Birth
Sarah Ann McDermitt was born in Dec 1844 in Irish Free State
G.
186318
Age 28
Birth on 20 Nov 1834 | Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland
GDeath: on 25 Dec 1906 | St. Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
GJohn McCue and she were married on 6 Apr 1863 in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
G.
187227
1906~62
Her husband
John McCue died on 25 Dec 1906 in St. Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
1920~76
Death
She died on 19 Dec 1920 at age ~76 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1905 Minnesota State Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Simon J. Dietel
#1944, Deceased, (1843 - 1935)
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1843
Birth
Simon J. Dietel was born in 1843.
1876~33
He and
Anna Thomas were married on 29 Apr 1876 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1876~33
He and
Anna Thomas were divorced abt 1876 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1877~34
1935~92
Death
He died in 1935 at age ~92 in Minnesota, United States
G.
1935~92
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 105228627 for Simon Joseph Dietel. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Anna Thomas
#1945, Deceased
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1876
Age ~33
Birth in 1843
Death: in 1935 | Minnesota, United States
GSimon J. Dietel and Anna Thomas were married on 29 Apr 1876 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1876
Simon J. Dietel and she were divorced abt 1876 in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1877
1935
Martha M. Widmer
#1946, Deceased, (1899 - 1983)
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1899
Birth
Martha M. Widmer was born on 6 Oct 1899 in Minnesota, United States
G.
1921~22
Age ~31
Birth on 9 Dec 1890 | Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 19 May 1969 | Minnesota, United States
G192121
192324
196969
Her husband
Bert Christian died on 19 May 1969 in Minnesota, United States
G.
198383
Death
She died on 20 Jul 1983 at age 83 in Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
198383
Burial
She was buried in Jul 1983 in the Saint Henry Catholic Cemetery
G, in Saint Henry, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
G.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 95038095 for Martha M (nee Widmer) Christian. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
James John 'Jim' Christian
#1947, Deceased, (1944 - 2004)
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James John (Jim) Christian(1944-2004)
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1944
Birth
James John 'Jim' Christian was born on 6 Feb 1944 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
197026
He and
Sheila Elaine Reiman were married on 22 Aug 1970 in Lake Crystal, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G.
197430
197834
His daughter
Jodi Ann Christian was born on 12 Mar 1978 in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
G.
199551
2004
200460
Death
He died on 1 Jun 2004 at age 60 in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, United States
G.
2004
Burial
He was buried on 5 Jun 2004 in the Sacred Heart Cemetery
G, in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, United States
G.
2004
Funeral
His funeral was held on 5 Jun 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
G in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, United States
G.
2004
Obituary
Obituary of James Christian
The Paynesville Press
James Christian, 60, Owatonna
James J. Christian, 60, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, as the result of injuries suffered in an airplane accident.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Owatonna. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rev. Peter Klein officiated.
Jim was born Feb. 6, 1944, in St. Peter, the son of John and Josephine (Durenberger) Christian. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-69.
Jim married Sheila Reiman on Aug. 22, 1970, at Lake Crystal. He attended vo-tech school in Mankato for two years, then started working with Owatonna Tool Company in 1972. He was currently employed as a maintenance supervisor for SPX Corp.
Jim was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the High Flying Club and the Quiet Birdmen. He had built his own airplane.
James is survived by his wife, Sheila Christian of Owatonna; his daughter, Jodi Christian of St. Paul; his mother, Josephine Christian of Paynesville; one grandson; siblings, John (Krista) Christian of Garfield; Cheryl Christian of Minne-tonka; Richard Christian of Roscoe; Bonnie (Jerry) Radermacher of Willmar; Connie (Mike) Caskey of Sunburg; Michael (Monica) Christian of Roscoe; Raymond (Susan) Christian of Lacona, Iowa; Joseph (Kathy) Christian of Miltona; Patrick (Vonda) Christian of Paynesville; Becky (Phil) Ahrens of Paynesville; Mary (Scott) Hudson of St. Louis Park; and David (Sara) Christian of Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Mark; father John; brother Mark; and his grandparents Theodore and Margaret Durenberger; and Bert and Martha Christian.
2014
Citations
- [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
- [S222] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001.)
John 'Jack' Gilbert Christian
#1948, Living, (1945 - )
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1945
Birth
John 'Jack' Gilbert Christian was born on 27 Jun 1945 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
197529
197833
198034
199550
201468
Citations
- [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
- [S222] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001.)
Cheryl Marie Christian
#1949, Deceased, (1946 - 2015)
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1946
Birth
Cheryl Marie Christian was born on 5 Jun 1946 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
199549
201467
201569
Death
She died on 3 Aug 2015 at age 69 at N.C. Little Hospice
G in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
201569
Cause of Death
She died of cancer.
201569
Cremation
Cheryl was cremated in Aug 2015 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
G.
2015
Funeral
Her funeral was held on 7 Aug 2015 at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church
G in Hopkins, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
2015
Burial
She was buried on 7 Aug 2015 in the Saint Margaret Cemetery
G, in Minnetonka, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
G.
2015
Obituary
Obituary of Cheryl M. Christian
Minnesota StarTribune (online) - 9 August 2015
Christian, Cheryl M. age 69, of Minnetonka, passed away August 3, 2015 at N.C. Little Hospice. Survived by 11 siblings; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; and 2 siblings. Interment St. Margaret Cemetery. Private family services have been held. Washburn-McReavy.com
Note
Cheryl was single, never married and had no children.
Citations
- [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
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Richard Thomas Christian
#1950, Living, (1947 - )
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1947
Birth
Richard Thomas Christian was born on 18 Aug 1947 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
199547
201466
Citations
- [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)