Faye Amelia Koberstein1,2 
F, #3065, b. 16 December 1917, d. 17 August 2003
She was born on 16 December 1917 in
Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, USA.
1,3,2 She was the daughter of
Frank William Koberstein and
Clara Eleanor Foy.
1,2 She died on 17 August 2003 in
Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA, at age 85.
3,2
Floyd Koberstein1 
M, #3058, b. 8 February 1912, d. 6 March 2006
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.217.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2015, entry for Floyd Koberstein, Social Security Number 523-07-0649.
Frank William Koberstein1 
M, #1017, b. 5 July 1877, d. 25 April 1966
He was born on 5 July 1877 in
Berlin, Germany.
1,2,3 He married
Clara Eleanor Foy, daughter of
James William Foy and
Martha Lowery, on 10 March 1909 in
Edgar, Clay, Nebraska, USA. This is based on an obituary from the Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke Colorado dated April 28, 1966 provided on FindAGrave.
4,2 He died on 25 April 1966 in
Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA, at age 88.
5,3 He was buried after 25 April 1966 in
Holyoke Memorial Park, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA.
2
Citations
- [S3565] Frank William Koberstein Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83046244/… : accessed 26 September 2022, memorial page for Frank William Koberstein (5 July 1877-25 April 1966), Find a Grave memorial number 83046244, citing Holyoke Memorial Park, Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, USA; maintained by Carol Moore (Contributor 46944791).
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2015, entry for Frank W Koberstein, Social Security Number 522-50-8778.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 17 July 2023, Miss Clara Elenora Foy & Frank W Koberstein; citing Edgar Post, Edgar, Nebraska, 2 March 1909.
- [S81] Ancestry Public Member Tree compiled BY: D Miller, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/1596036/….
- [S2971] "The Koberstein Surname Family Center." Index. Available online at https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kobie/archive/obituary/…: Accessed September 2020, Ray W (Swede) Koberstein; citing (Various Obituaries). Transcription of Obituary.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.217.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.218.
- [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed January 2018, Faye Amelia Koberstein; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
- [S313] The Spokesman Review, Spokane, WA Obituary for Lee Frank Koberstein, December 10,, 2007.
Infant Koberstein1 
M, #3069, b. 2 August 1910, d. 2 August 1910
Lee Frank Koberstein1 
M, #3063, b. 16 January 1920, d. 6 December 2007
He was born on 16 January 1920 in
Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA.
1,2 He was the son of
Frank William Koberstein and
Clara Eleanor Foy.
1 He married
Vernelle Louise Meusborn, daughter of
Ewald Meusborn and
Louise Agusta Michel, on 22 December 1961 in
Whitman County, Washington, USA.
3,1 He died on 6 December 2007 in
Avalon Care Center, Pullman, Whitman, Washington, USA, at age 87.
1,2
Citations
- [S313] The Spokesman Review, Spokane, WA Obituary for Lee Frank Koberstein, December 10,, 2007.
KOBERSTEIN, Lee Frank: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Spokesman-Review, The (Spokane, WA) - December 10, 2007
Deceased Name: KOBERSTEIN, Lee Frank
KOBERSTEIN, Lee Frank
(Age 87)
Passed away Thursday evening, December 6, 2007 at Avalon Care Center in Pullman, WA. Frank was born on January 16, 1920 in Holyoke, CO to Frank and Clara (Foy) Koberstein, the fifth of seven children. Frank attended a rural school in Phillips County, Colorado and graduated from Holyoke High School in 1938. In 1942 he entered the US Army, serving in the 191st Tank Battalion. He served under General Patton as they moved through Northern Africa, Italy and Sicily. Later his battalion moved through Southern France and into Germany, providing tank support for the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp and then on to the Munich Airport as German pilots surrendered. Lee was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946 and then came to Pullman, WA where he attended Washington State College for about two years. He began working at what was the Struppler's Restaurant and the Cordova Theatre. He became a projectionist and service technician for the area theatres until ill health forced his retirement in 2006. He also worked as an electrician and TV repair man. Lee enjoyed a 31 year career working for the City of Pullman, starting with parking meters and ending as a traffic signal and water well systems technician. He enjoyed gardening, restoring old furniture, auctions and remodeling older homes. He met Vernelle Meusborn in Pullman and they were married on December 22, 1961. They had one son Stephen. He is survived by his wife and son of Pullman; a brother Roy and his wife Pauline, two sisters Winona Rouze and Emily Haynes and husband Deb all of Holyoke, CO; one niece; 11 nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Lee was preceded in death by a brother Floyd and his wife Mary; Brother Ray; brother-in-law Glenn Rouze; Sister Faye Dulgar and her husband Art and one nephew James Dulgar. There will be no public service and Lee will be interred in Pullman's IOOF Cemetery on West Main St. Memorials may be made in his name to the Elks Rehabilitation Hospital, 600 N. Robbins Rd., Boise, ID 83702, KIMBALL FUNERAL HOME OF PULLMAN is caring for the family.
Lee Frank Koberstein Obituary
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed June 2014, entry for Lee F Koberstein.
- [S784] "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013". Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2018, entry for Vernelle Louise Meusborn & Lee Frank Koberstein. Citing Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives.
Ray W Koberstein1,2 
M, #3067, b. 20 January 1922, d. 17 March 2002
He was born on 20 January 1922 in
Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA.
1,3 He was the son of
Frank William Koberstein and
Clara Eleanor Foy.
1,2 He died on 17 March 2002 in
Greeley, Weld, Colorado, USA, at age 80.
3,2
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.218.
- [S2971] "The Koberstein Surname Family Center." Index. Available online at https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kobie/archive/obituary/…: Accessed September 2020, Ray W (Swede) Koberstein; citing (Various Obituaries). Transcription of Obituary.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed April 2011, entry for Ray W Koberstein, Social Security Number 522-34-0656.
Roy A Koberstein1,2 
M, #3060, b. 5 August 1916, d. 3 June 2010

Roy Koberstein
1916 - 2010
He was born on 5 August 1916 in
Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, USA.
1,2,3 He was the son of
Frank William Koberstein and
Clara Eleanor Foy.
1 He died on 3 June 2010 in
Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA, at age 93.
3,2
Winona May Koberstein1,2 
F, #3059, b. 28 November 1913, d. 9 May 2010
She was born on 28 November 1913 in
Hastings, Adams, Nebraska, USA.
3,2,1 She was the daughter of
Frank William Koberstein and
Clara Eleanor Foy.
1 She died on 9 May 2010 in
Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA, at age 96.
2 She was buried after 9 May 2010 in
Holyoke Memorial Park, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, USA.
4
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.217.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed April 2011, entry for Winona M Rouze, Social Security Number 521-09-0473.
- [S3401] "Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62094/: Accessed 18 March 2025, Winona M Koberstein; citing Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Lincoln, Nebraska. Birth Index, 1912-1994. Nebraska State Library and Archives Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111847356/ :accessed 18 March 2025, memorial page for Winona May Rouze (28 November 1913-9 May 2010), Find a Grave memorial number 111847356, citing Holyoke Memorial Park, Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, USA; maintained by 51337084 (Contributor 51337084).
Herman E Koehn1 
M, #12949, b. 1869, d. 4 April 1951
Citations
- [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 30 July 2025, Josephine Francis Lowry; citing The Jennings Gazette, Jennings, Kansas, 11 March 1920.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205641547/ :accessed 30 July 2025, memorial page for Herman E Koehn (10 January 1869-4 April 1951), Find a Grave memorial number 205641547, citing Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, Decatur County, Kansas, USA; maintained by Decatur County Museum (Contributor 48443890).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205641547/ :accessed 30 July 2025, memorial page for Herman E Koehn (10 January 1869-4 April 1951), Find a Grave memorial number 205641547, citing Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, Decatur County, Kansas, USA; maintained by Decatur County Museum (Contributor 48443890).
Irene Margaret Kolp1 
F, #6832, b. 23 January 1904, d. 26 October 1995
She was born on 23 January 1904 in
Brewster, Nobels, Minnesota, USA.
1 She married
Vergil C Hogg, son of
Greene Sylvester Hogg and
Myrtle Ellen Garber, on 14 February 1924 in
Paulina, O'Brien, Iowa, USA.
2 She died on 26 October 1995 in
Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon, USA, at age 91.
3 She was buried after 26 October 1995 in
Echo Memorial Cemetery, Echo, Umatilla, Oregon, USA. Irene's plot was located in Block 19 Lot 4 Grave 4 Ashes.
1
Citations
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5902466/… : accessed 4 February 2021, memorial page for Irene Margaret Barber (23 January 1904-26 October 1995), Find a Grave memorial number 5902466, citing Echo Memorial Cemetery, Echo, Umatilla County, Oregon, USA; maintained by Cori H (Contributor 46481123).
- [S1381] "Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60284/: Accessed 4 February 2021, Vergil C. Hogge & Irene M. Kolp; citing Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5902466/… : accessed 4 February 2021, memorial page for Irene Margaret Barber (23 January 1904-26 October 1995), Find a Grave memorial number 5902466, citing Echo Memorial Cemetery, Echo, Umatilla County, Oregon, USA; maintained by Cori H (Contributor 46481123).
Carrie L Koons 
F, #11342, b. 20 January 1872, d. 22 January 1934
She was born on 20 January 1872 in
Ohio, USA.
1 She married
Lewis Jeffries, son of
George B Jeffries and
Hannah Jane Lowery, on 22 December 1892 in
Ferry County, Washington, USA.
2 She died on 22 January 1934 in
Onalaska, Lewis, Washington, USA, at age 62.
1,3 She was buried after 22 January 1934 in
Winlock Cemetery, Winlock, Lewis, Washington, USA.
4
Citations
- [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 15 November 2020, memorial page for Carrie L Koons Jeffries (20 Jan 1872–22 Jan 1934), Find a Grave Memorial no. 84428619, citing Winlock Cemetery, Winlock, Lewis County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Marilyn Posthumus Clark (contributor 46903787).
- [S784] "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013". Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 15 November 2020, entry for Cassie L Koons & Lewis M Jeffries. Citing Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives.
- [S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed 15 November 2020, entry for Carrie L. Jeffries. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington.
- [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 15 November 2020, memorial page for Carrie L Koons Jeffries (20 Jan 1872–22 Jan 1934), Find a Grave Memorial no. 84428619, citing Winlock Cemetery, Winlock, Lewis County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Marilyn Posthumus Clark (contributor 46903787).
Julius Curt Paul Kosswig1,2 
M, #11679, b. 28 July 1887, d. February 1979
Citations
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 23 September 2021, Marguerite Stevenson & Paul Kosswig; citing Santa Ana Register, Santa Ana, California, 30 August 1924.
- [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 23 September 2021, entry for Julius Curt Paul Kosswig. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
- [S3811] Julius Curt Paul Kosswig Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 23 September 2021, entry for Paul Kosswig, Social Security Number 321-26-9206.
Amos W Kottraba1 
M, #6371, b. January 1866
Citations
- [S1107] Amos Kottraba household, 1900 US Census, Trumbull, Ohio, population schedule, Gustavus, Enumeration District 105, sheet 3B, dwelling 67, family 69, National Archives micropublication T623-1325, Downloaded September 2013 from Ancestry.com.
Annie Willa Kottraba1,2 
F, #2259, b. 7 April 1922, d. 23 October 2001
She was born circa 1922 in
Nebraska, USA. 1930 Census indicates she was born in Nebraska.
2 She was born on 7 April 1922 in
Rozet, Campbell, Wyoming, USA.
3,1 She was the daughter of
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2 She married
William Russell Irwin on 25 March 1944 in
Hardin, Big Horn, Montana, USA.
4,1 She died on 23 October 2001 in
Sheridan County, Wyoming, USA, at age 79.
3 She was buried after 23 October 2001 in
Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Campbell, Wyoming, USA.
5Census Information
She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Davenport, Thayer, Nebraska, in the household of her parents,
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 154.
- [S1316] Raymond Kottraba household, 1930 US Census, Thayer, Nebraska, population schedule, Davenport, Enumeration District 13, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T626-1294, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34769241/… : accessed 12 December 2020, memorial page for Annie Willa Cortell “Willa” Irwin (7 April 1922-23 October 2001), Find a Grave memorial number 34769241, citing Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, USA; maintained by Marsha Hanson Dillon (Contributor 46953066). An obituary from an unknown source was provided.
- [S4485] "Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950." Database. Compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F37V-428: Accessed 26 January 2025, entry for Russell Irwin & Willa Kottraba; citing Various county courthouses, Montana.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34769241/… accessed 12 December 2020, memorial page for Annie Willa Cortell “Willa” Irwin (7 April 1922-23 October 2001), Find a Grave memorial number 34769241, citing Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, USA; maintained by Marsha Hanson Dillon (Contributor 46953066).
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.155.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.154.
Charles Wilford Kottraba1,2 
M, #2261, b. 15 July 1925, d. 5 May 2007
He was born on 15 July 1925 in
Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA. 1930 Census indicates he was born in Nebraska.
3,2,4,5 He was the son of
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2 He enlisted in the army on 9 December 1943 in
Fort Francis E Warren, Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming, USA.
6 He married
Alta Mae Mellott on 29 January 1949 in
Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.
3,5 He died on 5 May 2007 in
Moorcroft, Crook, Wyoming, USA, at age 81.
4 He was buried after 5 May 2007 in
Moorcroft Cemetery, Moorcroft, Crook, Wyoming, USA.
7Census Information
He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Davenport, Thayer, Nebraska, in the household of his parents,
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 154.
- [S1316] Raymond Kottraba household, 1930 US Census, Thayer, Nebraska, population schedule, Davenport, Enumeration District 13, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T626-1294, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S4243] "Wyoming, U.S., State and County Marriage Records, 1869-1972." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61829/: Accessed 12 July 2025, Charles Wilford Kottraba & Alta May Mellott; citing Wyoming Marriage, Death, and Divorce Indices. Wyoming State Archives. Cheyenne, WY. Wyoming State Marriage Records. Wyoming State Archives. Cheyenne, WY. Wyoming County Marriage Records. Wyoming State Archives. Cheyenne, WY.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2015, entry for Charles W Kottraba, Social Security Number 520 20 8386.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 157.
- [S433] "US World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8939/: Accessed April 2016, Charles W Kottraba; citing Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; ARC: 1263923. World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, MD.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68476824/ :accessed 12 July 2025, memorial page for Charles W. Kottraba (15 July 1925-5 May 2007), Find a Grave memorial number 68476824, citing Moorcroft Cemetery, Moorcroft, Crook County, Wyoming, USA; maintained by Lillian Phelps (Contributor 47307556).
James Leland Kottraba1,2 
M, #2262, b. 3 August 1927, d. 14 November 1986
He was born on 3 August 1927 in
Nebraska, USA. 1930 Census indicates he was born in Nebraska.
3,4,5,2 He was the son of
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2 He married
Edith Middaugh on 17 March 1950. Lowrey Cousins indicates they were married in August.
6,7 He served as a Marine in the Korean conflict from 4 March 1952 to 3 March 1954.
4,5 He died on 14 November 1986 at age 59.
3,4,5 He was buried after 14 November 1986 in
Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Campbell, Wyoming, USA.
8Census Information
He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Davenport, Thayer, Nebraska, in the household of his parents,
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2
Family | Edith Middaugh b. 9 Mar 1930, d. 8 Mar 2014 |
Marriage* | He married Edith Middaugh on 17 March 1950. Lowrey Cousins indicates they were married in August.6,7 |
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 154.
- [S1316] Raymond Kottraba household, 1930 US Census, Thayer, Nebraska, population schedule, Davenport, Enumeration District 13, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T626-1294, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 13 December 2020, Leland Jems Kottraba; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
- [S3063] "US Department of Veteran's Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010." Database. Available on line at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2441/, Leland Kottraba, accessed December 13, 2020. Citing Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 158.
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Leola Rebeccca Kottraba1,2 
F, #2260, b. 20 September 1923, d. 2 February 2020
She was born on 20 September 1923 in
Rozet, Campbell, Wyoming, USA.
3 She was born on 20 September 1923 in
Nebraska, USA. 1930 Census indicates she was born in Nebraska.
2,4 She was the daughter of
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2 She married
Viincent Robert Thar, son of
John H Thar and
Mary Thomas, on 16 September 1942 in
Broadus, Powder River, Montana, USA.
5,6,3 She died on 2 February 2020 in
Gillette, Campbell, Wyoming, USA, at age 96.
7 She was buried after 2 February 2020 in
Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Campbell, Wyoming, USA.
8Census Information
She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Davenport, Thayer, Nebraska, in the household of her parents,
Raymond Wilford Kottraba and
Kathyrn May Lowrey.
2
Citations
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 154.
- [S1316] Raymond Kottraba household, 1930 US Census, Thayer, Nebraska, population schedule, Davenport, Enumeration District 13, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T626-1294, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P. 156.
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- [S1317] Gillette News-Record, Gillette, Wyoming Obituary for Vincent Robert Thar, July 12, 2010.
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Raymond Wilford Kottraba1 
M, #1002, b. 16 August 1893, d. 13 August 1975
He was born on 16 August 1893 in
Pennsylvania, USA.
2,3 He was the son of
Amos W Kottraba and
Jennie Unknown.
2 He married
Kathyrn May Lowrey, daughter of
Charles Oscar Lowrey and
Annie Mae West, on 1 June 1921 in
Gillette, Campbell, Wyoming, USA.
1,4 He was Blacksmith in 1930 in
Davenport, Thayer, Nebraska, USA.
5 He died on 13 August 1975 in
Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming, USA, at age 81.
3,6Census Information
He and
Kathyrn May Lowrey appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Davenport, Thayer, Nebraska, enumerated 2 April 1930. Their children
Annie,
Leola,
Charles and
James were listed as living with them.
5
Citations
- [S81] Ancestry Public Member Tree compiled BY: D Miller, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/1596036/….
- [S1107] Amos Kottraba household, 1900 US Census, Trumbull, Ohio, population schedule, Gustavus, Enumeration District 105, sheet 3B, dwelling 67, family 69, National Archives micropublication T623-1325, Downloaded September 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2015, entry for Raymond Kottraba, Social Security Number 520-42-1668.
- [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.154.
- [S1316] Raymond Kottraba household, 1930 US Census, Thayer, Nebraska, population schedule, Davenport, Enumeration District 13, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T626-1294, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 27 September 2018, memorial page for Kathryn May Lowrey Kottraba (25 Oct 1891–13 Mar 1976), Find A Grave Memorial no. 88208969, citing Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, USA ; Maintained by Lillian Phelps (contributor 47307556) .
David Krauter 
M, #12732, b. December 1870
Citations
- [S4529] David Kranter household, 1900 US Census, Arapahoe, Colorado, population schedule, Denver, Enumeration District 124, sheet 11, dwelling 208, family 217, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 14 April 2025.
Sarah Lavina Krebs1,2 
F, #3758, b. January 1855, d. 1 December 1939
She was born in January 1855 in
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
2,3,1 She married
John Thomas van Petten, son of
Joseph Bullock van Petten and
Nancy Maria Kingsbury, on 3 January 1888 in
Washington County, Kansas, USA.
2,4,1 She died on 1 December 1939 in
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA, at age 84.
5,3,1 She was buried after 1 December 1939 in
Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA.
6Census Information
She and
John Thomas van Petten appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 13 June 1900. Their children
Charles,
Archie and
Harry were listed as living with them.
7 She and John Thomas
van Petten appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 1910. Their children Charles, Archie, Harry and
Anna were listed as living with them.
8 She and John Thomas
van Petten appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, enumerated 15 January 1920. Their children Anna and Harry were listed as living with them. Harry's wife Blanche was also living with them.
9
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S2179] "Kansas, County Marriages, 1855 - 1911." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1851040: Accessed May 2018, entry for John Thomas VanPetten & Sarah Lavina Krebs; citing State Archives, Olympia.
- [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 23 October 2024, Sarah Lovlna Van Pette; citing The Long Beach Sun, Long Beach, California, 11 December 1939.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 23 October 2024, Sarah Lavina Krebs & John T. Van Patten; citing Washington Republican, Washington, Kansas, 6 January 1888.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ accessed January 2016, entry for Sarah L Vanpetten, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131968644/… : accessed 22 December 2020, memorial page for Sarah Lavina Van Petten (1855-1939), Find a Grave memorial number 131968644, citing Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA; maintained by Clay (Contributor 47809731).
- [S4326] John Tanpallin household, 1900 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Linn, Enumeration District 140, sheet 7, dwelling 156, family 162, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 16 September 2024.
- [S1939] John T Vanpetten household, 1910 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Linn, Enumeration District 156, sheet 1A, dwelling 11, family 11, National Archives micropublication T624-459.
- [S3829] John T Petten household, 1920 US Census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Long Beach, Enumeration District 83, sheet 15A, dwelling 332, family 380, National Archives micropublication T625-104, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 29 December 2022.
Peter Kruse1 
M, #10139, b. circa 1876, d. 14 April 1958
He was born circa 1876 in
Logan Twp, Peoria, Illinois, USA. His obituary posted on FindAGrave indicates he was born in Limestone Twp.
2,3 He married
Emily Partridge, daughter of
James Stevens Partridge and
Caroline van Patten, on 2 March 1904 in
Glasford, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
4,2 He died on 14 April 1958 in
Peoria County, Illinois, USA.
3
Citations
- [S392] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths 1916-1947." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1438856: Accessed October 2017, entry for Emily Partridge Kruse; citing Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,991,967.
- [S2428] "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781 - 1969." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/: Accessed 9 October 2021, Ema Patridge & Peter Kruse; citing Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. ELCA, Birth, Marriage, Deaths. Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Chicago, Illinois.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119702126/peter-kruse : accessed 9 October 2021, memorial page for Peter Kruse (31 May 1875-14 April 1958), Find a Grave memorial number 119702126, citing Smithville Cemetery, Hanna City, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; maintained by memories live on (Contributor 47542836).
- [S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 9 October 2021, Emma Partridge & Peter Kruse; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
Herbert T Kueste1 
M, #12897, b. 17 April 1913, d. 10 November 1987
He was born on 17 April 1913 in
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
2 He married
Margaret Martha Hogge, daughter of
Ralph Hogge and
Mary J McGee, after 1964.
1 He died on 10 November 1987 in
Oak Lawn, Cook, Illinois, USA, at age 74.
1,2 He was buried after 10 November 1987 in
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook, Illinois, USA. Herbert's plot was located in Section 59, Lot 96, Block 24, Grave 3.
2
Citations
- [S4207] "Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50038/: Accessed 7 July 2025, Margaret M. KUESTE-McAULIFFE; citing Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 7 June 2005.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/282531478/ :accessed 7 July 2025, memorial page for Herbert Thomas Kueste (17 April 1913-10 November 1987), Find a Grave memorial number 282531478, citing Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Joe Hayes (Contributor 48549904).
Arnold Henry Kuster1 
M, #9203, b. 4 April 1882, d. 28 July 1953
He was born on 4 April 1882 in
Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, USA.
1,2,3 He and
Della Rose Pettit obtained a marriage license in September 1905 in
Illinois, USA.
4 He married Della Rose
Pettit, daughter of
John Wesley Pettit and
Rose Ann Lawless, in September 1905.
1,3 He died on 28 July 1953 in
Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA, at age 71.
5,6 He was buried after 28 July 1953 in
Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA. Arnold's plot was located in Blk 4 E, lot 4, Grave 15.
7
Citations
- [S3776] Arnold Henry Kuster Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
- [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 24 October 2022, entry for Arnold Henry Kuster. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
- [S2113] Arnold H Kuster household, 1910 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset, Enumeration District 25, sheet 8B, dwelling 189, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-232.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 24 October 2022, Arnold H Kuster & Delia R; citing Bureau County Tribune, Princeton, Illinois, 8 September 1905.
- [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 5 March 2021, Kuster; citing The Times, Streator, Illinois, 27 March 1965.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158198889/… : accessed 5 March 2021, memorial page for Arnold Henry Kuster (4 April 1882-28 July 1953), Find a Grave memorial number 158198889, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Greg Volk (Contributor 48138686).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158198889/… : accessed 5 March 2021, memorial page for Arnold Henry Kuster (4 April 1882-28 July 1953), Find a Grave memorial number 158198889, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Greg Volk (Contributor 48138686).
Donald G La Bolle1 
M, #9113, b. 21 March 1906, d. April 1981
Citations
- [S598] "Idaho, U.S., Marriage Records, 1863-1971." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7849/: Accessed July 2016, Mabel Adams & Donald G La Bolle; citing Marriage Records, 1947-1971. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho. Idaho Marriages, 1842-1996. Upper Snake River Family History Center and Ricks College. Rexburg, Idaho. Idaho Marriage Records, 1842-1967. Idaho State Department of Health. Boise, Idaho.
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed July 2016, entry for Donald Labolle, Social Security Number 519-36-3727.
Andrew La Grange1 
M, #4238, b. 2 January 1817, d. 6 January 1885
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
Annatje Henrietta La Grange1 
F, #4201, b. 15 August 1794
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
Elias La Grange1 
M, #4211, b. 15 July 1788, d. 26 March 1871
He was born on 15 July 1788 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He married
Annatje van Patten, daughter of
John Nicholas van Patten and
Margarieta Haverly, on 1 January 1807 in
New Salem, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He married
Catherina Beck van Patten, daughter of John Nicholas
van Patten and Margarieta
Haverly, on 19 February 1815 in
New Salem RDC, Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He died on 26 March 1871 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA, at age 82.
1
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
Elias E La Grange1 
M, #4244, b. 1 February 1823, d. 18 August 1847
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
Hannah La Grange1 
F, #4242, b. circa 1822
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
Henry K La Grange1 
M, #3409, b. 23 May 1803
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).