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Lilias Maude Hopper
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- Sargent Lineage: Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56851, (1899-1968)
Pedigree Link
Parents
- Father: Ellsworth Hopper (b. 31 March 1864, d. 17 April 1951)
- Mother: Jessie Maude Toland (b. 24 January 1879, d. 15 December 1961)
Children with George Robert Thomas (b. 27 April 1895, d. 20 July 1948)
- Nellie Thomas
- Verga Thomas
- Frank Ellsworth Thomas (b. 7 June 1926, d. 15 July 1948)
- Doald George Thomas (b. 1 August 1927, d. 14 January 1954)
- Mollie Thomas
- Maida R Thomas
Biography
- Lilias Maude Hopper was born on 30 January 1899 in Buna, South Dakota.1
- She appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Clifton, Beadle County, South Dakota, enumerated on 29 April 1910, in the household of her parents Ellsworth Hopper and Jessie.2
- Lilias Maude Hopper completed 4 years of high school.3
- She married George Robert Thomas on 24 June 1920 in Beadle County, South Dakota.4
- George Robert Thomas and Lilias appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of 5339 Long St, Houston, Harris County, Texas, enumerated on 12 April 1930. They rent their home for $18. They own a radio.5
- George Robert Thomas and Lilias appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census, enumerated on 29 April 1940. They rent their home for $5, and it is a farm.3
- She died on 10 November 1968 in Buna, Texas, at age 69.1
- The cause of her death was an automobile accident.1
- She was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Texas.1
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
George Robert Thomas1
#56852, (1895-1948)
Pedigree Link
Children with Lilias Maude Hopper (b. 30 January 1899, d. 10 November 1968)
- Nellie Thomas
- Verga Thomas
- Frank Ellsworth Thomas (b. 7 June 1926, d. 15 July 1948)
- Doald George Thomas (b. 1 August 1927, d. 14 January 1954)
- Mollie Thomas
- Maida R Thomas
Biography
- George Robert Thomas was born on 27 April 1895 in Adams, New York.1
- Father: Frank Ball Thomas - Mother: Nellie Mae Archer.1
- He completed 2 years of college.2
- He married Lilias Maude Hopper, daughter of Ellsworth Hopper and Jessie Maude Toland, on 24 June 1920 in Beadle County, South Dakota.1
- In 1930 George Robert Thomas was a carpenter.3
- He and Lilias appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of 5339 Long St, Houston, Harris County, Texas, enumerated on 12 April 1930. They rent their home for $18. They own a radio.3
- In 1940 George Robert Thomas was a machinist in the dry docks.2
- He and Lilias appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census, enumerated on 29 April 1940. They rent their home for $5, and it is a farm.2
- He died on 20 July 1948 in Jasper County, Texas, at age 53.1
Other Information
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Frank Ellsworth Thomas1,2
- Sargent Lineage: Lilias Maude Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56853, (1926-1948)
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: George Robert Thomas (b. 27 April 1895, d. 20 July 1948)
- Mother: Lilias Maude Hopper (b. 30 January 1899, d. 10 November 1968)
Biography
- Frank Ellsworth Thomas was born on 7 June 1926 in Woolsey, South Dakota.1,2
- He appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of 5339 Long St, Houston, Harris County, Texas, enumerated on 12 April 1930, in the household of his parents George Robert Thomas and Lilias.3
- Frank Ellsworth Thomas appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census, enumerated on 29 April 1940, in the household of his parents George Robert Thomas and Lilias.4
- During WW II Frank was in the Navy as a cook 3/c. Later Frank served as a SC3 in the USNR.1
- In 1945 Frank Ellsworth Thomas was a deck hand on a tug.2
- He died on 15 July 1948 in Pasadena, Texas, at age 22.2
- The cause of his death was accidental drowning in the Huston Ship Channel.2
- He was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Texas.1
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), LOP Second World War, Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Doald George Thomas1
- Sargent Lineage: Lilias Maude Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56854, (1927-1954)
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: George Robert Thomas (b. 27 April 1895, d. 20 July 1948)
- Mother: Lilias Maude Hopper (b. 30 January 1899, d. 10 November 1968)
Biography
- Doald George Thomas was born on 1 August 1927 in South Dakota.1
- He appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of 5339 Long St, Houston, Harris County, Texas, enumerated on 12 April 1930, in the household of his parents George Robert Thomas and Lilias.2
- Doald George Thomas died on 14 January 1954 in Beaumont, Texas, at age 26.1
- The cause of his death was an automobile accident.1
- He was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Texas.1
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Verga Thomas1
- Sargent Lineage: Lilias Maude Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56855
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: George Robert Thomas (b. 27 April 1895, d. 20 July 1948)
- Mother: Lilias Maude Hopper (b. 30 January 1899, d. 10 November 1968)
- Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Mollie Thomas1
- Sargent Lineage: Lilias Maude Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56856
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: George Robert Thomas (b. 27 April 1895, d. 20 July 1948)
- Mother: Lilias Maude Hopper (b. 30 January 1899, d. 10 November 1968)
- Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Maida R Thomas1
- Sargent Lineage: Lilias Maude Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56857
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: George Robert Thomas (b. 27 April 1895, d. 20 July 1948)
- Mother: Lilias Maude Hopper (b. 30 January 1899, d. 10 November 1968)
- Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Nellie Thomas1
- Sargent Lineage: Lilias Maude Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56858
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: George Robert Thomas (b. 27 April 1895, d. 20 July 1948)
- Mother: Lilias Maude Hopper (b. 30 January 1899, d. 10 November 1968)
- Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Ivan Ellsworth Hopper1,2
- Sargent Lineage: Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56859, (1903-1980)
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: Ellsworth Hopper (b. 31 March 1864, d. 17 April 1951)
- Mother: Jessie Maude Toland (b. 24 January 1879, d. 15 December 1961)
Children with Margaret Clara Petersen (b. about 1905)
- Donald Peterson Hopper+ (b. 17 February 1927, d. 15 January 2014)
- Howard C Hopper+
- Norma Hopper
- Richard A Hopper
- Robert A Hopper+ (b. 5 April 1940, d. 12 January 2005)
Biography
- Ivan Ellsworth Hopper was born on 5 March 1903 in Beadle County, South Dakota.2,3
- He appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Clifton, Beadle County, South Dakota, enumerated on 29 April 1910, in the household of his parents Ellsworth Hopper and Jessie.3
- Ivan Ellsworth Hopper completed 8th grade elementary school.4
- Ivan Ellsworth Hopper was a farmer.4
- He married Margaret Clara Petersen on 19 February 1925 in Beadle County, South Dakota.5
- He and Margaret appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of Jackson, Sanborn County, South Dakota, enumerated on 19 April 1940. They live on a farm they rent for $8.4
- In 1968 Ivan lived in Huron, Texas.1
- He died in March 1980 in Forestburg, South Dakota, at age ~77.6
- He was buried. burial details unknown.5
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Oral Smith Hopper1,2
- Sargent Lineage: Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56860, (1906-1981)
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: Ellsworth Hopper (b. 31 March 1864, d. 17 April 1951)
- Mother: Jessie Maude Toland (b. 24 January 1879, d. 15 December 1961)
Children with Ethel Grace Renshaw (b. 12 March 1908, d. 2 August 1974)
- Doris Marie Hopper+ (b. 3 September 1926, d. 19 February 2013)
- Lois M Hopper+ (b. 27 August 1927, d. 21 November 2022)
- Lyle James Hopper (b. 27 March 1929, d. 10 January 2007)
- Shirley J Hopper
- Beverly Jo Ann Hopper+ (b. 4 September 1932, d. 8 April 2009)
- Lynn Arnold Hopper+ (b. 7 January 1937, d. 8 January 2014)
Biography
- Oral Smith Hopper was born on 1 August 1906 in Beadle County, South Dakota.3,2
- He appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Clifton, Beadle County, South Dakota, enumerated on 29 April 1910, in the household of his parents Ellsworth Hopper and Jessie.3
- Oral Smith Hopper completed 3 years of high school.4
- He married Ethel Grace Renshaw on 26 January 1926 in Huron, South Dakota.5
- He and Ethel appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of Clifton, Beadle County, South Dakota, enumerated on 16 April 1940. They rent their home for $10, and it is a farm.4
- In 1968 Oral lived in Huron, Texas.1
- He died in September 1981 at age 75.6
- He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Huron, South Dakota.6
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Gladys Mary Hopper1,2,3
- Sargent Lineage: Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56861, (1901-1971)
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: Ellsworth Hopper (b. 31 March 1864, d. 17 April 1951)
- Mother: Jessie Maude Toland (b. 24 January 1879, d. 15 December 1961)
Children with Harold L Melius (b. 22 September 1898, d. 12 August 1942)
- Ellsworth L Melius+ (b. 14 May 1922, d. 6 October 2010)
- Fern Irene Melius (b. 11 November 1925, d. 1 March 2006)
- Jean Melius
Biography
- Gladys Mary Hopper was born on 4 February 1901 in Beadle County, South Dakota.2,4
- She appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Clifton, Beadle County, South Dakota, enumerated on 29 April 1910, in the household of her parents Ellsworth Hopper and Jessie.2
- Gladys Mary Hopper married Harold L Melius on 23 February 1921 in Beadle County, South Dakota.5
- She married Simon Leonard Rhoades on 30 January 1947 in Huron, South Dakota.6,3
- In 1968 Gladys lived in Huron, Texas.1
- She died on 21 September 1971 in Phoenix, Arizona, at age 70.7
- She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Huron, South Dakota.7
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Simon Leonard Rhoades1,2
#56862, (about 1889-)
Pedigree LinkBiography
- Simon Leonard Rhoades was born about 1889.2
- Simon was married previously. His wife died.2
- He married Gladys Mary Hopper, daughter of Ellsworth Hopper and Jessie Maude Toland, on 30 January 1947 in Huron, South Dakota.1,2
Other Information
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Citations
Earl Alonzo Toland1,2
- Sargent Lineage: Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56863, (1890-1974)
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: David Smith Toland (b. 28 August 1854, d. 5 June 1907)
- Mother: Mary Lunette Snow (b. 18 June 1853, d. 15 May 1931)
Children with Maud Elsie Veasey Hill (b. 17 October 1891, d. 19 June 1971)
- David Ross Toland+ (b. 30 April 1917, d. 27 March 2012)
- Vera Mae Toland+ (b. 1 November 1920, d. 21 December 1991)
- Melvin Toland+ (b. 29 April 1927, d. 12 June 2017)
Biography
- Earl Alonzo Toland was born in September 1890 in South Dakota.3
- Earl Alonzo Toland was a bookkeeper.4
- He married Maud Elsie Veasey Hill on 23 April 1916 in Hughes County, South Dakota.2
- In 1931 Earl lived in Huron, South Dakota.5
- In 1968 Earl lived in Rapid City, Texas.1
- He died on 17 July 1974 in Sturgis, South Dakota, at age 83.2
- He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, South Dakota.6
Gravestone - An obituary was published in Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, South Dakota, on 19 July 1974.4
Obit
Other Information
- Relationship: 6th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Oral Smith Toland1,2
- Sargent Lineage: Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56864, (1881-1974)
Pedigree Link
Oral Smith Toland
1881-1974
1881-1974
Parents
- Father: David Smith Toland (b. 28 August 1854, d. 5 June 1907)
- Mother: Mary Lunette Snow (b. 18 June 1853, d. 15 May 1931)
Children with Clara Belle Martin (b. 18 June 1884, d. 7 May 1957)
- Minnie Toland+ (b. 10 January 1909, d. 3 December 1985)
- Dorotha Belle Toland+ (b. 9 June 1911, d. 11 January 1998)
- Fern Bernadean Toland+ (b. 26 February 1913, d. 24 October 1992)
- Marvin Martin Toland+ (b. 22 December 1916, d. 6 March 1992)
- Lois Loa Toland+ (b. 10 September 1920, d. 7 December 1991)
Biography
- Oral Smith Toland was born on 2 April 1881 in Alvo, Nebraska.3,2
- He completed 8th grade elementary school.4
- He married Clara Belle Martin on 24 December 1908 in Beadle County, South Dakota.2
- In 1931 Oral lived in Seneca, South Dakota.5
- In 1940 Oral Smith Toland was a night watchman in a lumber mill.4
- He and Clara appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of Fox Valley, Linn County, Oregon, enumerated on 12 April 1940. They rent their home for $8.4
- In 1968 Oral lived in Lakeside, Oregon.1
- He died on 24 October 1974 in Bandon, Oregon, at age 93.2
- He was buried in Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Junction City, Oregon.6
Gravestone
Other Information
- Relationship: 6th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Harold L Melius1
#56865, (1898-1942)
Pedigree LinkChildren with Gladys Mary Hopper (b. 4 February 1901, d. 21 September 1971)
- Ellsworth L Melius+ (b. 14 May 1922, d. 6 October 2010)
- Fern Irene Melius (b. 11 November 1925, d. 1 March 2006)
- Jean Melius
Biography
- Harold L Melius was born on 22 September 1898 in Chicago, Illinois.1
- In 1917 Harold moved to South Dakota.1
- He married Gladys Mary Hopper, daughter of Ellsworth Hopper and Jessie Maude Toland, on 23 February 1921 in Beadle County, South Dakota.1
- Harold L Melius died on 12 August 1942 in Beadle County, South Dakota, at age 43.1
Other Information
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Citations
Ellsworth L Melius1
- Sargent Lineage: Gladys Mary Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56866, (1922-2010)
Pedigree Link
Ellsworth L Melius
1922-2010
1922-2010
Parents
- Father: Harold L Melius (b. 22 September 1898, d. 12 August 1942)
- Mother: Gladys Mary Hopper (b. 4 February 1901, d. 21 September 1971)
Children with Marcella A H Moe (b. 1919, d. 1972)
Biography
- Ellsworth L Melius was born on 14 May 1922 in Huron, South Dakota.1
- He was usually called Vern.1
- He married Marcella A H Moe on 6 June 1943 in Woonsocket, South Dakota.2
- In 1944 Ellsworth L Melius was a farmer.2
- In 1954 Ellsworth L Melius was a utility lineman with Northwestern Public Service.2
- He married Mary Ellen Nowels on 6 June 1988 in Demotte, Indiana.3
- He died on 6 October 2010 in Huron, South Dakota, at age 88.1
- He was buried in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota.1
Obit Notice
An obituary was published
1
E. L. "Vern" Melius, 88, of Huron, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at SunQuest Health Care Center in Huron.
His funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at Riverview United Methodist Church with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at Welter Funeral Home with family present from 6 to 8 p.m., or Monday afternoon one hour prior to the service at the church. Visit www.welterfuneralhome.com.
Vern Melius was born on May 14, 1922, in Huron to Harold and Gladys (Hopper) Melius. He graduated from Huron High School in 1940 and excelled in track. He was a member of a relay team that broke all the South Dakota records for relay events.
He married Marcella Moe on June 6, 1943, in Woonsocket. Vern farmed until he took an apprenticeship and eventually a utility lineman job with Northwestern Public Service in 1954. After Marcella died in 1972, Vern moved to Crown Point, Ind., to work at St. Anthony Medical Center. There he met Mary Ellen Logsdon whom he married on June 6, 1988. The couple returned to Huron in 1997.
Vern was a member of the IBEW for over 50 years, and was the recipient of the Red Cross Life Saving Certificate for saving a citizen's life while working in Highmore. Vern loved to visit the Miners' farms, helping with harvest and enjoyed dropping a line in the James River to see what was biting.
Vern is survived by his four children: Leland (Susan) Melius of Spring Valley, Wash., Terry (Patsy) Melius of Lampe, Mo., Cathy Yauney of Onida, and Pam (Charles) Miner of Cavour; nine grandchildren: Toby (Vicky) Sarahan, Jason (Diann) Sarahan, Jennifer Miner, Nelson Miner, Nathan Miner, Joe Melius, David Melius, Marci (Jason) Sims, Grady (Sarah) Melius; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean (Ray) Krawchison of Glendale, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Simon Rhoads; wives, Marcella in 1972 and Mary in 2007; a sister, Fern Smith; and a brother-in-law, Walter (Red) Murphy.
(The Plainsman (Huron, SD), Paid obituary --For the complete article see the 10-09-2010 issue.)
Other Information
- Relationship: 7th cousin 1 time removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Marcella A H Moe1
#56867, (1919-1972)
Pedigree LinkChildren with Ellsworth L Melius (b. 14 May 1922, d. 6 October 2010)
Biography
- Marcella A H Moe was born in 1919.1
- She married Ellsworth L Melius, son of Harold L Melius and Gladys Mary Hopper, on 6 June 1943 in Woonsocket, South Dakota.1
- Marcella A H Moe died in 1972 at age ~53.1
- She was buried in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Huron, South Dakota.1
Other Information
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Citations
Mary Ellen Nowels1
#56868, (1930-2007)
Pedigree Link
Mary Ellen Nowels Melius
1930-2007
1930-2007
Biography
- Mary Ellen Nowels was born on 3 April 1930 in Lake Village, Indiana.1
- Father: Kenneth W Nowels (b 1900) - Mother: Viola Evelyn Yott (b 1911.)1
- She married Ellsworth L Melius, son of Harold L Melius and Gladys Mary Hopper, on 6 June 1988 in Demotte, Indiana.1
- Mary Ellen Nowels died on 23 April 2007 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at age 77.1
- She was buried in DeMotte Cemetery, DeMotte, Indiana.1
Obit Notice
An obituary was published
1
Obituary from unnamed newspaper:
Mary Ellen Melius
Apr 03 1930 - Apr 23 2007
Mary Melius, age 77, wife of Vern Melius, of 839 Colorado Ave. SW, Huron, died Monday, April 23, 2007, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 26, at Riverview United Methodist Church with Rev. Iva Laudermith officiating. Burial will be at Demotte, Indiana. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon and evening and Thursday morning at the Welter Funeral Home or prior to the service at the church Thursday afternoon. The family will be present from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Wdnesday evening at the funeral home.
Mary Melius was born Mary Ellen Logsdon on April 3, 1930, to Lloyd and Viola (Yott) Logsdon at Lake Village, Indiana, where she grew up and attended school. In her mid twenties Mary moved to Demotte, Indiana, and worked at the Permanite Factory in nearby Morocco, Indiana. She later worked as a nurse's aid at the Roselawn Health Center at Demotte.
On June 6, 1988, Mary married Ellsworth "Vern" Melius at Demotte, where they lived until moving to Huron in 1997. She was a member of Riverview United Methodist Church, and the BCNU Extension Club which crafted items for cultural arts. She enjoyed crocheting and making baby quilts for distribution throughout the area. She is survived by her husband, Vern of Huron; 4 step-children, . . . ; 9 grandchildren, . . . ; 6 great grandchildren; and 1 brother, Lawrence (Mary) Logsdon of Lake Village, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents.
[Note: Mary was the daughter of Kenneth W. Nowels. He died in 1938 when she was a small child and she was raised by Lloyd Logsdon, her stepfather.].
Other Information
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Citations
Leland Melius1
- Sargent Lineage: Ellsworth11, Gladys Mary Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56869
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: Ellsworth L Melius (b. 14 May 1922, d. 6 October 2010)
- Mother: Marcella A H Moe (b. 1919, d. 1972)
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Terry Melius1
- Sargent Lineage: Ellsworth11, Gladys Mary Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56871
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: Ellsworth L Melius (b. 14 May 1922, d. 6 October 2010)
- Mother: Marcella A H Moe (b. 1919, d. 1972)
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Cathy Melius1
- Sargent Lineage: Ellsworth11, Gladys Mary Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56873
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: Ellsworth L Melius (b. 14 May 1922, d. 6 October 2010)
- Mother: Marcella A H Moe (b. 1919, d. 1972)
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Pam Melius1
- Sargent Lineage: Ellsworth11, Gladys Mary Hopper10, Jessie Maude Toland9, Mary Lunette Snow8, Alonzo7, Marvin6, Sarah Watson5, Lydia Sargent4, Nathan3, Jonathan2, John1, William0
#56874
Pedigree LinkParents
- Father: Ellsworth L Melius (b. 14 May 1922, d. 6 October 2010)
- Mother: Marcella A H Moe (b. 1919, d. 1972)
Children with Charles Miner
- Relationship: 7th cousin 2 times removed of Linda Sargent
- Charts/Lists: Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#1), Descendants of William Sargent, Immigrant (#2), Lydia Chipman: Mayflower Descendants
- Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29
Citations
Charles Miner1
#56875
Pedigree LinkChildren with Pam Melius
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