Lillian Eileen was one of ten children born to Lee Ollie and Lillian (Stewart) Huff. She was born in Nebraska. Her father was a steam fitter and a plumber. On August 14, 1952 Lillian was reported as a missing person. She is still on the list of missing persons. The family had her declared legally deceased, but she has never been located.
Long after Lillian's disappearance, her daughters continue to search for her.
From Iowa Cold Cases
http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lillian-demaris/
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Lillian "Eileen" DeMaris, 31, disappeared from Mason City, Iowa, on August 14, 1952, leaving behind three young daughters, ages 6, 4, and 2.
DeMaris was married four times. Her husbands included Patrick O'Brien, Shorty Thompson, Charles "Chuck" Jackson, and Tom DeMaris, who died in a construction accident in Minnesota.
Lillian Eileen Huff was born in Dodge, Nebraska, on May 12, 1921, to parents Lee Ollie Huff and Lillian E. (Stewart) Huff. The family moved to Mason City in 1934 when Lillian was a young girl.
For a period of time during the 1950s, Lillian lived in Killeen, Texas, and also worked as a food vendor with a traveling carnival.
She had eight brothers and one sister.
Seven of her brothers have passed away -
Leonard Leroy b 1918 - died 17 Dec 1988;
Calvin 'Cap' b 1924 - died 12 Feb 2006;
Norman 'Red' b 1926 - died 23 Feb 2001
Lynn Edward b 1928 - died 10 Jun 1991;
Lee "Billy" b 1930 - died 23 Nov 1988;
John b 1937 - died 01 Mar 2016
David Allen b 1939 - died 22 Mar 2012
Long after Lillian's disappearance, her daughters continue to search for her.
From Iowa Cold Cases
http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lillian-demaris/
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Lillian "Eileen" DeMaris, 31, disappeared from Mason City, Iowa, on August 14, 1952, leaving behind three young daughters, ages 6, 4, and 2.
DeMaris was married four times. Her husbands included Patrick O'Brien, Shorty Thompson, Charles "Chuck" Jackson, and Tom DeMaris, who died in a construction accident in Minnesota.
Lillian Eileen Huff was born in Dodge, Nebraska, on May 12, 1921, to parents Lee Ollie Huff and Lillian E. (Stewart) Huff. The family moved to Mason City in 1934 when Lillian was a young girl.
For a period of time during the 1950s, Lillian lived in Killeen, Texas, and also worked as a food vendor with a traveling carnival.
She had eight brothers and one sister.
Seven of her brothers have passed away -
Leonard Leroy b 1918 - died 17 Dec 1988;
Calvin 'Cap' b 1924 - died 12 Feb 2006;
Norman 'Red' b 1926 - died 23 Feb 2001
Lynn Edward b 1928 - died 10 Jun 1991;
Lee "Billy" b 1930 - died 23 Nov 1988;
John b 1937 - died 01 Mar 2016
David Allen b 1939 - died 22 Mar 2012
Lillian Eileen was one of ten children born to Lee Ollie and Lillian (Stewart) Huff. She was born in Nebraska. Her father was a steam fitter and a plumber. On August 14, 1952 Lillian was reported as a missing person. She is still on the list of missing persons. The family had her declared legally deceased, but she has never been located.
Long after Lillian's disappearance, her daughters continue to search for her.
From Iowa Cold Cases
http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lillian-demaris/
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Lillian "Eileen" DeMaris, 31, disappeared from Mason City, Iowa, on August 14, 1952, leaving behind three young daughters, ages 6, 4, and 2.
DeMaris was married four times. Her husbands included Patrick O'Brien, Shorty Thompson, Charles "Chuck" Jackson, and Tom DeMaris, who died in a construction accident in Minnesota.
Lillian Eileen Huff was born in Dodge, Nebraska, on May 12, 1921, to parents Lee Ollie Huff and Lillian E. (Stewart) Huff. The family moved to Mason City in 1934 when Lillian was a young girl.
For a period of time during the 1950s, Lillian lived in Killeen, Texas, and also worked as a food vendor with a traveling carnival.
She had eight brothers and one sister.
Seven of her brothers have passed away -
Leonard Leroy b 1918 - died 17 Dec 1988;
Calvin 'Cap' b 1924 - died 12 Feb 2006;
Norman 'Red' b 1926 - died 23 Feb 2001
Lynn Edward b 1928 - died 10 Jun 1991;
Lee "Billy" b 1930 - died 23 Nov 1988;
John b 1937 - died 01 Mar 2016
David Allen b 1939 - died 22 Mar 2012
Long after Lillian's disappearance, her daughters continue to search for her.
From Iowa Cold Cases
http://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lillian-demaris/
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Lillian "Eileen" DeMaris, 31, disappeared from Mason City, Iowa, on August 14, 1952, leaving behind three young daughters, ages 6, 4, and 2.
DeMaris was married four times. Her husbands included Patrick O'Brien, Shorty Thompson, Charles "Chuck" Jackson, and Tom DeMaris, who died in a construction accident in Minnesota.
Lillian Eileen Huff was born in Dodge, Nebraska, on May 12, 1921, to parents Lee Ollie Huff and Lillian E. (Stewart) Huff. The family moved to Mason City in 1934 when Lillian was a young girl.
For a period of time during the 1950s, Lillian lived in Killeen, Texas, and also worked as a food vendor with a traveling carnival.
She had eight brothers and one sister.
Seven of her brothers have passed away -
Leonard Leroy b 1918 - died 17 Dec 1988;
Calvin 'Cap' b 1924 - died 12 Feb 2006;
Norman 'Red' b 1926 - died 23 Feb 2001
Lynn Edward b 1928 - died 10 Jun 1991;
Lee "Billy" b 1930 - died 23 Nov 1988;
John b 1937 - died 01 Mar 2016
David Allen b 1939 - died 22 Mar 2012
Family Members
Advertisement
Advertisement
