Fred never learned to write and when he moved his family west to Woodbury Co., the people there spelled it like he pronounced it in the German tongue and it became Shever for all of his descendants.
Undated obituary: Sixty years ago, when this community was still in its infancy, Fred Shever like numerous other citizens from Eastern Iowa, came West to this virgin soil to start a new home. He located on a farm in Rock Township, and there he remained until his life work was finished and death summoned him to depart for a better home. Mr. Shever was a good citizen, upright and square in all his business transactions; a true and loyal friend; a helpful neighbor at all times; and a kind and just Father. He fully earned the good will and respect of all those who knew him best. Born at Clinton, Iowa, on June 10, 1860, and passed away October 28, 1942, he had lived into his 83rd year. Mr. Shever's first home was in Clinton County, Iowa. On June 12, 1883, he was united in marriage with Sarah Adams who became the good wife for 57 years her death taking place January 9, 1941. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Shever came to Rock Township in which they resided for nearly 60 years, having been engaged in farming during all that time. One daughter, Mrs. Arthur Downey having passed away several years ago there are nine surviving children, six sons and three daughters: Earl and Oscar of Correctionville, Herbert of Cushing, Ernest of Pierson, Howard of Danbury, Albert of Anthon, Mrs. Rube Bolles of Ontario, Oregon, Mrs. Harley Lewis and Mrs. John Sobieski of Correctionville, thirty-four grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Shever had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Sobieski on the farm home since the death of his wife. Here he had been tenderly cared for during his late illness by his children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Wilson-Hull Funeral home, Rev. Robert H. Forrestor, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Miss Edna Lee, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. George Will, sang Going Down the Valley, Good Night and Good Morning, and Rock of Ages. Mr. Shever's six sons acted as pallbears. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Wayne Comarigg and Mrs. Wilma Grell. Burial was in the family lot in the Correctionville Cemetery.
History of Woodbury County, Iowa 1984
Fred and Sarah (Adams) Shever
By Kathryn Shever Sands
Fred Shever was born June 10, 1860, at Clinton, Iowa. His parents were both born in Germany and came to Clinton County, Iowa, where they raised their family. Fred had two brothers: Jake Shever of Audubon, Iowa; and Gomas Shever of Eastern Iowa.
Fred married Sarah Adams on June 12, 1883, at the Clinton County Court House. They were married by George Brenizer, JP. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas and Susan Senenger Pieper Adams and was born February 6, 1864, at Clinton, Iowa.
Fred and Sarah came to Rock township, rural Correctionville, in 1883, from Clinton County with a covered wagon, team of horses, a walking plow, a few personal belongings and 50 cents in his pocket. They lived and broke the sod on the farm now occupied by their great-grandson, Ronnie Lewis, and family.
Fred and Sarah are the parents of ten children, all of them being born on the home place in Rock Township. Still living is a son, Oscar, and his wife, Mary, of rural Anthon, and daughters-in-law, Mrs. Hulda Shever of Maple Heights Care Center of Mapleton; Mrs. Fern Shever Paulson of Correctionville; and Mrs. Mabel Shever of Cushing.
Rose Ella was born March 14, 1884, and married Arthur Augustus Downey, July 15, 1903. Arthur was born May 30, 1883. They are the parents of four children: Violet who died at the age of five days; Mrs. John ‘Edna' Guthridge of Peterson; Roy, of Correctionville; and Fred, Anthon.
Earl Thomas was born November 10, 1885, and married Myrtle L Worthan, June 3, 1907. Myrtle was born November 16, 1890. They are the parents of five children: Ervin and Mrs. Virgil ‘Maxine' Wright, both of Correctionville; Alvin and Kenneth, both of Anthon; and Mrs. Ray ‘Gwen' England of Kellogg.
Tressie Forthy was born July 4, 1888, and married Earl Walrod in September of 1905. Earl was born January 21, 1881. They are the parents of seven children: Mrs. Anson ‘Della' Juelfs of Cushing; Virgil of Mountain View, California; Oscar was reported missing in action, August 3, 1944; Roger of Sunnyvale, California; Alfred of San Clara, California; and Ruby and Roberta in Oregon.
Ernest John was born February 12, 1891, and married Etta Hinkhouse, January 27, 1914. Etta was born August 22, 1891. They are the parents of two children: Darrell, of Moville; and Mrs. Art ‘Dorothy' Deming of Correctionville.
Howard William was born January 27, 1893, and married Hulda Dorothea Schmidt, January 8, 1919. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Dean ‘Della Dorothy' Wenger; and Merlin Marvin, who died April 5, 1945, while serving in the US Army.
Mabel Grace was born December 15, 1892, and married John Henry Sobieski, April 18, 1917. John was born September 18, 1894. They are the parents of two children: Russell, and Mrs. Harold ‘Lucille' Beeson, both of Correctionville.
Oscar Fred was born January 29, 1896, and married Mary Kathryn Burgess, February 8, 1922. Mary was born December 18, 1903. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Robert ‘Marjorie' Goodman, of Battle Creek; Maurice, of Cushing; Marvin, of Phoenix, Arizona; and Mrs. David ‘Carole' Rambo, of Decorah.
Herbert Elmer was born September 18, 1900, and married Fern Verla Strawn of February 29, 1905. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Darold ‘Donna' Hansen, and Darwin, both of Correctionville. Fern married Harry Fredrick Paulson on February 11, 1970.
Albert Allen was born February 16, 1903, and married Mabel Evelyn Lloyd on August 7, 1929. Mabel was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Delores Rasachi of Fresno, California; Delbert of Cushing; Mrs Richard ‘Janice' Messer of Neola; and Mrs. Paul ‘Lois' Kistenmacher of Galva.
Lila Florence was born July 3, 1907, and married Harley Albert Lewis, September 19, 1925. Harley was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of three children: Mr. Virgil ‘Lorraine' Bottjen of Anthon; Everett of Cushing died July 2, 1978, of a heart attack; and Donald of Sioux City.
All of the children attended Rock Township School for their early education.
Fred died October 28, 1942, at the Cushing Hospital of a heart ailment and Sarah died January 9, 1941, at her farm home of a stroke. Both are buried at the Correctionville cemetery.
Undated obituary: Sixty years ago, when this community was still in its infancy, Fred Shever like numerous other citizens from Eastern Iowa, came West to this virgin soil to start a new home. He located on a farm in Rock Township, and there he remained until his life work was finished and death summoned him to depart for a better home. Mr. Shever was a good citizen, upright and square in all his business transactions; a true and loyal friend; a helpful neighbor at all times; and a kind and just Father. He fully earned the good will and respect of all those who knew him best. Born at Clinton, Iowa, on June 10, 1860, and passed away October 28, 1942, he had lived into his 83rd year. Mr. Shever's first home was in Clinton County, Iowa. On June 12, 1883, he was united in marriage with Sarah Adams who became the good wife for 57 years her death taking place January 9, 1941. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Shever came to Rock Township in which they resided for nearly 60 years, having been engaged in farming during all that time. One daughter, Mrs. Arthur Downey having passed away several years ago there are nine surviving children, six sons and three daughters: Earl and Oscar of Correctionville, Herbert of Cushing, Ernest of Pierson, Howard of Danbury, Albert of Anthon, Mrs. Rube Bolles of Ontario, Oregon, Mrs. Harley Lewis and Mrs. John Sobieski of Correctionville, thirty-four grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Shever had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Sobieski on the farm home since the death of his wife. Here he had been tenderly cared for during his late illness by his children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Wilson-Hull Funeral home, Rev. Robert H. Forrestor, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Miss Edna Lee, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. George Will, sang Going Down the Valley, Good Night and Good Morning, and Rock of Ages. Mr. Shever's six sons acted as pallbears. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Wayne Comarigg and Mrs. Wilma Grell. Burial was in the family lot in the Correctionville Cemetery.
History of Woodbury County, Iowa 1984
Fred and Sarah (Adams) Shever
By Kathryn Shever Sands
Fred Shever was born June 10, 1860, at Clinton, Iowa. His parents were both born in Germany and came to Clinton County, Iowa, where they raised their family. Fred had two brothers: Jake Shever of Audubon, Iowa; and Gomas Shever of Eastern Iowa.
Fred married Sarah Adams on June 12, 1883, at the Clinton County Court House. They were married by George Brenizer, JP. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas and Susan Senenger Pieper Adams and was born February 6, 1864, at Clinton, Iowa.
Fred and Sarah came to Rock township, rural Correctionville, in 1883, from Clinton County with a covered wagon, team of horses, a walking plow, a few personal belongings and 50 cents in his pocket. They lived and broke the sod on the farm now occupied by their great-grandson, Ronnie Lewis, and family.
Fred and Sarah are the parents of ten children, all of them being born on the home place in Rock Township. Still living is a son, Oscar, and his wife, Mary, of rural Anthon, and daughters-in-law, Mrs. Hulda Shever of Maple Heights Care Center of Mapleton; Mrs. Fern Shever Paulson of Correctionville; and Mrs. Mabel Shever of Cushing.
Rose Ella was born March 14, 1884, and married Arthur Augustus Downey, July 15, 1903. Arthur was born May 30, 1883. They are the parents of four children: Violet who died at the age of five days; Mrs. John ‘Edna' Guthridge of Peterson; Roy, of Correctionville; and Fred, Anthon.
Earl Thomas was born November 10, 1885, and married Myrtle L Worthan, June 3, 1907. Myrtle was born November 16, 1890. They are the parents of five children: Ervin and Mrs. Virgil ‘Maxine' Wright, both of Correctionville; Alvin and Kenneth, both of Anthon; and Mrs. Ray ‘Gwen' England of Kellogg.
Tressie Forthy was born July 4, 1888, and married Earl Walrod in September of 1905. Earl was born January 21, 1881. They are the parents of seven children: Mrs. Anson ‘Della' Juelfs of Cushing; Virgil of Mountain View, California; Oscar was reported missing in action, August 3, 1944; Roger of Sunnyvale, California; Alfred of San Clara, California; and Ruby and Roberta in Oregon.
Ernest John was born February 12, 1891, and married Etta Hinkhouse, January 27, 1914. Etta was born August 22, 1891. They are the parents of two children: Darrell, of Moville; and Mrs. Art ‘Dorothy' Deming of Correctionville.
Howard William was born January 27, 1893, and married Hulda Dorothea Schmidt, January 8, 1919. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Dean ‘Della Dorothy' Wenger; and Merlin Marvin, who died April 5, 1945, while serving in the US Army.
Mabel Grace was born December 15, 1892, and married John Henry Sobieski, April 18, 1917. John was born September 18, 1894. They are the parents of two children: Russell, and Mrs. Harold ‘Lucille' Beeson, both of Correctionville.
Oscar Fred was born January 29, 1896, and married Mary Kathryn Burgess, February 8, 1922. Mary was born December 18, 1903. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Robert ‘Marjorie' Goodman, of Battle Creek; Maurice, of Cushing; Marvin, of Phoenix, Arizona; and Mrs. David ‘Carole' Rambo, of Decorah.
Herbert Elmer was born September 18, 1900, and married Fern Verla Strawn of February 29, 1905. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Darold ‘Donna' Hansen, and Darwin, both of Correctionville. Fern married Harry Fredrick Paulson on February 11, 1970.
Albert Allen was born February 16, 1903, and married Mabel Evelyn Lloyd on August 7, 1929. Mabel was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Delores Rasachi of Fresno, California; Delbert of Cushing; Mrs Richard ‘Janice' Messer of Neola; and Mrs. Paul ‘Lois' Kistenmacher of Galva.
Lila Florence was born July 3, 1907, and married Harley Albert Lewis, September 19, 1925. Harley was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of three children: Mr. Virgil ‘Lorraine' Bottjen of Anthon; Everett of Cushing died July 2, 1978, of a heart attack; and Donald of Sioux City.
All of the children attended Rock Township School for their early education.
Fred died October 28, 1942, at the Cushing Hospital of a heart ailment and Sarah died January 9, 1941, at her farm home of a stroke. Both are buried at the Correctionville cemetery.
Fred never learned to write and when he moved his family west to Woodbury Co., the people there spelled it like he pronounced it in the German tongue and it became Shever for all of his descendants.
Undated obituary: Sixty years ago, when this community was still in its infancy, Fred Shever like numerous other citizens from Eastern Iowa, came West to this virgin soil to start a new home. He located on a farm in Rock Township, and there he remained until his life work was finished and death summoned him to depart for a better home. Mr. Shever was a good citizen, upright and square in all his business transactions; a true and loyal friend; a helpful neighbor at all times; and a kind and just Father. He fully earned the good will and respect of all those who knew him best. Born at Clinton, Iowa, on June 10, 1860, and passed away October 28, 1942, he had lived into his 83rd year. Mr. Shever's first home was in Clinton County, Iowa. On June 12, 1883, he was united in marriage with Sarah Adams who became the good wife for 57 years her death taking place January 9, 1941. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Shever came to Rock Township in which they resided for nearly 60 years, having been engaged in farming during all that time. One daughter, Mrs. Arthur Downey having passed away several years ago there are nine surviving children, six sons and three daughters: Earl and Oscar of Correctionville, Herbert of Cushing, Ernest of Pierson, Howard of Danbury, Albert of Anthon, Mrs. Rube Bolles of Ontario, Oregon, Mrs. Harley Lewis and Mrs. John Sobieski of Correctionville, thirty-four grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Shever had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Sobieski on the farm home since the death of his wife. Here he had been tenderly cared for during his late illness by his children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Wilson-Hull Funeral home, Rev. Robert H. Forrestor, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Miss Edna Lee, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. George Will, sang Going Down the Valley, Good Night and Good Morning, and Rock of Ages. Mr. Shever's six sons acted as pallbears. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Wayne Comarigg and Mrs. Wilma Grell. Burial was in the family lot in the Correctionville Cemetery.
History of Woodbury County, Iowa 1984
Fred and Sarah (Adams) Shever
By Kathryn Shever Sands
Fred Shever was born June 10, 1860, at Clinton, Iowa. His parents were both born in Germany and came to Clinton County, Iowa, where they raised their family. Fred had two brothers: Jake Shever of Audubon, Iowa; and Gomas Shever of Eastern Iowa.
Fred married Sarah Adams on June 12, 1883, at the Clinton County Court House. They were married by George Brenizer, JP. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas and Susan Senenger Pieper Adams and was born February 6, 1864, at Clinton, Iowa.
Fred and Sarah came to Rock township, rural Correctionville, in 1883, from Clinton County with a covered wagon, team of horses, a walking plow, a few personal belongings and 50 cents in his pocket. They lived and broke the sod on the farm now occupied by their great-grandson, Ronnie Lewis, and family.
Fred and Sarah are the parents of ten children, all of them being born on the home place in Rock Township. Still living is a son, Oscar, and his wife, Mary, of rural Anthon, and daughters-in-law, Mrs. Hulda Shever of Maple Heights Care Center of Mapleton; Mrs. Fern Shever Paulson of Correctionville; and Mrs. Mabel Shever of Cushing.
Rose Ella was born March 14, 1884, and married Arthur Augustus Downey, July 15, 1903. Arthur was born May 30, 1883. They are the parents of four children: Violet who died at the age of five days; Mrs. John ‘Edna' Guthridge of Peterson; Roy, of Correctionville; and Fred, Anthon.
Earl Thomas was born November 10, 1885, and married Myrtle L Worthan, June 3, 1907. Myrtle was born November 16, 1890. They are the parents of five children: Ervin and Mrs. Virgil ‘Maxine' Wright, both of Correctionville; Alvin and Kenneth, both of Anthon; and Mrs. Ray ‘Gwen' England of Kellogg.
Tressie Forthy was born July 4, 1888, and married Earl Walrod in September of 1905. Earl was born January 21, 1881. They are the parents of seven children: Mrs. Anson ‘Della' Juelfs of Cushing; Virgil of Mountain View, California; Oscar was reported missing in action, August 3, 1944; Roger of Sunnyvale, California; Alfred of San Clara, California; and Ruby and Roberta in Oregon.
Ernest John was born February 12, 1891, and married Etta Hinkhouse, January 27, 1914. Etta was born August 22, 1891. They are the parents of two children: Darrell, of Moville; and Mrs. Art ‘Dorothy' Deming of Correctionville.
Howard William was born January 27, 1893, and married Hulda Dorothea Schmidt, January 8, 1919. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Dean ‘Della Dorothy' Wenger; and Merlin Marvin, who died April 5, 1945, while serving in the US Army.
Mabel Grace was born December 15, 1892, and married John Henry Sobieski, April 18, 1917. John was born September 18, 1894. They are the parents of two children: Russell, and Mrs. Harold ‘Lucille' Beeson, both of Correctionville.
Oscar Fred was born January 29, 1896, and married Mary Kathryn Burgess, February 8, 1922. Mary was born December 18, 1903. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Robert ‘Marjorie' Goodman, of Battle Creek; Maurice, of Cushing; Marvin, of Phoenix, Arizona; and Mrs. David ‘Carole' Rambo, of Decorah.
Herbert Elmer was born September 18, 1900, and married Fern Verla Strawn of February 29, 1905. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Darold ‘Donna' Hansen, and Darwin, both of Correctionville. Fern married Harry Fredrick Paulson on February 11, 1970.
Albert Allen was born February 16, 1903, and married Mabel Evelyn Lloyd on August 7, 1929. Mabel was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Delores Rasachi of Fresno, California; Delbert of Cushing; Mrs Richard ‘Janice' Messer of Neola; and Mrs. Paul ‘Lois' Kistenmacher of Galva.
Lila Florence was born July 3, 1907, and married Harley Albert Lewis, September 19, 1925. Harley was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of three children: Mr. Virgil ‘Lorraine' Bottjen of Anthon; Everett of Cushing died July 2, 1978, of a heart attack; and Donald of Sioux City.
All of the children attended Rock Township School for their early education.
Fred died October 28, 1942, at the Cushing Hospital of a heart ailment and Sarah died January 9, 1941, at her farm home of a stroke. Both are buried at the Correctionville cemetery.
Undated obituary: Sixty years ago, when this community was still in its infancy, Fred Shever like numerous other citizens from Eastern Iowa, came West to this virgin soil to start a new home. He located on a farm in Rock Township, and there he remained until his life work was finished and death summoned him to depart for a better home. Mr. Shever was a good citizen, upright and square in all his business transactions; a true and loyal friend; a helpful neighbor at all times; and a kind and just Father. He fully earned the good will and respect of all those who knew him best. Born at Clinton, Iowa, on June 10, 1860, and passed away October 28, 1942, he had lived into his 83rd year. Mr. Shever's first home was in Clinton County, Iowa. On June 12, 1883, he was united in marriage with Sarah Adams who became the good wife for 57 years her death taking place January 9, 1941. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Shever came to Rock Township in which they resided for nearly 60 years, having been engaged in farming during all that time. One daughter, Mrs. Arthur Downey having passed away several years ago there are nine surviving children, six sons and three daughters: Earl and Oscar of Correctionville, Herbert of Cushing, Ernest of Pierson, Howard of Danbury, Albert of Anthon, Mrs. Rube Bolles of Ontario, Oregon, Mrs. Harley Lewis and Mrs. John Sobieski of Correctionville, thirty-four grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Shever had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Sobieski on the farm home since the death of his wife. Here he had been tenderly cared for during his late illness by his children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Wilson-Hull Funeral home, Rev. Robert H. Forrestor, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Miss Edna Lee, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. George Will, sang Going Down the Valley, Good Night and Good Morning, and Rock of Ages. Mr. Shever's six sons acted as pallbears. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Wayne Comarigg and Mrs. Wilma Grell. Burial was in the family lot in the Correctionville Cemetery.
History of Woodbury County, Iowa 1984
Fred and Sarah (Adams) Shever
By Kathryn Shever Sands
Fred Shever was born June 10, 1860, at Clinton, Iowa. His parents were both born in Germany and came to Clinton County, Iowa, where they raised their family. Fred had two brothers: Jake Shever of Audubon, Iowa; and Gomas Shever of Eastern Iowa.
Fred married Sarah Adams on June 12, 1883, at the Clinton County Court House. They were married by George Brenizer, JP. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas and Susan Senenger Pieper Adams and was born February 6, 1864, at Clinton, Iowa.
Fred and Sarah came to Rock township, rural Correctionville, in 1883, from Clinton County with a covered wagon, team of horses, a walking plow, a few personal belongings and 50 cents in his pocket. They lived and broke the sod on the farm now occupied by their great-grandson, Ronnie Lewis, and family.
Fred and Sarah are the parents of ten children, all of them being born on the home place in Rock Township. Still living is a son, Oscar, and his wife, Mary, of rural Anthon, and daughters-in-law, Mrs. Hulda Shever of Maple Heights Care Center of Mapleton; Mrs. Fern Shever Paulson of Correctionville; and Mrs. Mabel Shever of Cushing.
Rose Ella was born March 14, 1884, and married Arthur Augustus Downey, July 15, 1903. Arthur was born May 30, 1883. They are the parents of four children: Violet who died at the age of five days; Mrs. John ‘Edna' Guthridge of Peterson; Roy, of Correctionville; and Fred, Anthon.
Earl Thomas was born November 10, 1885, and married Myrtle L Worthan, June 3, 1907. Myrtle was born November 16, 1890. They are the parents of five children: Ervin and Mrs. Virgil ‘Maxine' Wright, both of Correctionville; Alvin and Kenneth, both of Anthon; and Mrs. Ray ‘Gwen' England of Kellogg.
Tressie Forthy was born July 4, 1888, and married Earl Walrod in September of 1905. Earl was born January 21, 1881. They are the parents of seven children: Mrs. Anson ‘Della' Juelfs of Cushing; Virgil of Mountain View, California; Oscar was reported missing in action, August 3, 1944; Roger of Sunnyvale, California; Alfred of San Clara, California; and Ruby and Roberta in Oregon.
Ernest John was born February 12, 1891, and married Etta Hinkhouse, January 27, 1914. Etta was born August 22, 1891. They are the parents of two children: Darrell, of Moville; and Mrs. Art ‘Dorothy' Deming of Correctionville.
Howard William was born January 27, 1893, and married Hulda Dorothea Schmidt, January 8, 1919. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Dean ‘Della Dorothy' Wenger; and Merlin Marvin, who died April 5, 1945, while serving in the US Army.
Mabel Grace was born December 15, 1892, and married John Henry Sobieski, April 18, 1917. John was born September 18, 1894. They are the parents of two children: Russell, and Mrs. Harold ‘Lucille' Beeson, both of Correctionville.
Oscar Fred was born January 29, 1896, and married Mary Kathryn Burgess, February 8, 1922. Mary was born December 18, 1903. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Robert ‘Marjorie' Goodman, of Battle Creek; Maurice, of Cushing; Marvin, of Phoenix, Arizona; and Mrs. David ‘Carole' Rambo, of Decorah.
Herbert Elmer was born September 18, 1900, and married Fern Verla Strawn of February 29, 1905. They are the parents of two children: Mrs. Darold ‘Donna' Hansen, and Darwin, both of Correctionville. Fern married Harry Fredrick Paulson on February 11, 1970.
Albert Allen was born February 16, 1903, and married Mabel Evelyn Lloyd on August 7, 1929. Mabel was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of four children: Mrs. Delores Rasachi of Fresno, California; Delbert of Cushing; Mrs Richard ‘Janice' Messer of Neola; and Mrs. Paul ‘Lois' Kistenmacher of Galva.
Lila Florence was born July 3, 1907, and married Harley Albert Lewis, September 19, 1925. Harley was born July 16, 1905. They are the parents of three children: Mr. Virgil ‘Lorraine' Bottjen of Anthon; Everett of Cushing died July 2, 1978, of a heart attack; and Donald of Sioux City.
All of the children attended Rock Township School for their early education.
Fred died October 28, 1942, at the Cushing Hospital of a heart ailment and Sarah died January 9, 1941, at her farm home of a stroke. Both are buried at the Correctionville cemetery.
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