1. | Schommer, Leo was born 28 Oct 1891, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Aug 1970, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 24 Aug 1970, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: 1930 Census: Leo married Arnoldussen, Adriana "Jennie" 9 Sep 1913, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Adriana (daughter of Arnoldussen, Anton and School, Maria Anna) was born 12 Jun 1891, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Jul 1985, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 5 Jul 1985, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]
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2. | Schommer, Merle N. (1.Leo1) was born 19 May 1914, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 10 Dec 1986, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 10 Dec 1986, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Death Record - Civil: Merle married Gengler, Helen L. (daughter of Gengler, Andrew N. and Klein, Catherine) [Group Sheet]
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3. | Schommer, Gladys (1.Leo1) was born 6 Jun 1916, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 Jul 1998. Other Events:
Notes: Other Info or Events: Gladys married Anschutz, Henry 27 Oct 1936. Henry (son of Anschutz, Carl and Schmidt, Dora) was born 19 Jul 1910, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 May 1973, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]
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4. | Schommer, Hazel A. (1.Leo1) was born 6 Oct 1917, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Mar 2006, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 20 Mar 2006, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Occupation: |
5. | Schommer, Frances (1.Leo1) was born 13 Mar 1920, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Mar 2007, , , California, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Other Info or Events: Frances married Thompson, Tom [Group Sheet]
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6. | Schommer, Eileen (1.Leo1) was born 6 Sep 1922, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Sep 1925, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 24 Sep 1925, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. |
7. | Schommer, Leo Jr. (1.Leo1) was born 14 May 1924, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 25 Sep 1925, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 25 Sep 1925, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. |
8. | Schommer, John A. (1.Leo1) was born 30 Apr 1926, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Nov 1993, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 12 Nov 1993, St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Obituary: John married Helein, Marcella 26 Apr 1947. Marcella (daughter of Helein, Michael and Ebben, Margaret) was born 13 Sep 1927; died 10 Oct 2014, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Freedom, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Schommer, Raymond J. (1.Leo1) was born 25 May 1928, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 29 Oct 2015, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Education - High School: Raymond married Scheller, Betty 10 May 1958, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Betty was born 17 May 1931; died 4 Jan 2012, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]
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10. | Schommer, Elizabeth (1.Leo1) was born 1 Mar 1930, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Nov 2014, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Education - High School: Elizabeth married Coppus, Charles A. 20 Oct 1951. Charles (son of Coppus, Charles C. and DeBoth, Agatha) was born 7 Jan 1923, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Jul 2005, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 24 Jul 2005, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] |
11. | Schommer, Anna Mae (1.Leo1) Anna married DeCoster, Mark P. (son of DeCoster, Leonard and Hietpas, Annie) [Group Sheet]
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12. | Schommer, Richard (2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) Richard married VanRens, Gail [Group Sheet]
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13. | Schommer, Mary (2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) Mary — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Mary married VanHandel, Thomas (son of VanHandel, Harold A. and VanDinter, Jule) [Group Sheet]
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14. | Schommer, Marjorie Ann (2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) Marjorie married Heindl, David (son of Heindl, Raymond George and Ebben, Margaret Petronella) [Group Sheet]
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15. | Schommer, Barbara (2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) Barbara married Rohm, Brent [Group Sheet]
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16. | Schommer, Jane (2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) Jane married Krueger, James Dennis [Group Sheet] |
17. | Schommer, Robert C. (2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) Robert married Nienhaus, Janece (daughter of Nienhaus, John Robert "Jack" and Kons, Rosemary) [Group Sheet]
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18. | Anschutz, Marilyn (3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Marilyn married Ludwig, Ronald L. (son of Ludwig, Joseph and Jarocki, Monica "Mae") [Group Sheet]
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19. | Anschutz, LaVerne (3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) was born 13 Jan 1939, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Jun 2011. LaVerne married Paluch, Jerome Aft 1954. Jerome was born 2 Nov 1935, Green Valley, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Jan 1995. [Group Sheet]
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20. | Anschutz, Patricia (3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) was born 15 Jun 1941, Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Jan 2016. Other Events:
Notes: Obituary: Patricia — Unknown, UnknownFather. [Group Sheet]
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21. | Anschutz, Elaine (3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) was born 23 May 1943; died 11 Dec 1960. |
22. | Anschutz, Jean (3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
23. | Anschutz, James (3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) James married Craven, Dale [Group Sheet]
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24. | Thompson, Judy (5.Frances2, 1.Leo1) Judy married Wagester, Frank [Group Sheet]
Judy married Hymel, Darryl [Group Sheet] |
25. | Thompson, Kathi (5.Frances2, 1.Leo1) Kathi married Anderson, Peter [Group Sheet]
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26. | Schommer, Sandra J. (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Sandra married Russell, Larry [Group Sheet]
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27. | Schommer, Daniel J. (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Daniel married Sturm, Mary Kay [Group Sheet]
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28. | Schommer, Steven C. (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Steven married Baeten, Patricia (daughter of Baeten, Marvin C. and Grissman, Helen) [Group Sheet]
Steven married Unknown, Carol [Group Sheet] |
29. | Schommer, Bonita Mary (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Bonita married Dennee, Frank [Group Sheet]
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30. | Schommer, Jackie Ann (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Jackie married Sturm, Daniel [Group Sheet]
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31. | Schommer, Kevin Michael (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Kevin married Ciske, Susan Angela [Group Sheet]
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32. | Schommer, Gary Leo (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Gary married VanRooy, Polly E. [Group Sheet]
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33. | Schommer, Karla Kay (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Karla married Dennee, Earl James [Group Sheet]
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34. | Schommer, Thomas Richard (8.John2, 1.Leo1) Thomas married Vanstippen, Lisa Mary (daughter of Vanstippen, Joseph "Scoot" and Mortell, Mary) [Group Sheet]
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35. | Schommer, Amy Lynn (8.John2, 1.Leo1) was born 13 Aug 1964, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 07 May 2023, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Amy married Schoettler, Gregory Allen [Group Sheet]
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36. | Schommer, Deborah (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) Deborah married Markusen, Randy [Group Sheet]
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37. | Schommer, Nancy (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) was born 28 Oct 1960, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 May 1967, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Obituary: |
38. | Schommer, Timothy (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) Timothy married Still, Carla Marie (daughter of Still, Robert and VanHammond, Shirley) [Group Sheet] |
39. | Schommer, Carol (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) |
40. | Schommer, Eileen Kay (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) Eileen married Buss, Scott Jeffrey [Group Sheet] |
41. | Schommer, Julie Ann (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) Julie married Wyngaard, Robert Jay (son of Wyngaard, Martin J. "Windy" and Meier, Mary) [Group Sheet]
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42. | Schommer, Janet (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) was born 2 Feb 1967; died 22 Feb 1967; was buried , St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Combined Locks, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Death Record - Civil: |
43. | Schommer, James (9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) |
44. | DeCoster, Dennis (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) Dennis married Nysse, Charlene [Group Sheet]
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45. | DeCoster, Christy (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) Christy married Hinkens, Douglas J. [Group Sheet]
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46. | DeCoster, Michael (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) Michael married Ebben, Carrie Lynn (daughter of Ebben, William J. and VandeBurgt, JoAnn E.) [Group Sheet]
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47. | DeCoster, Robert (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
48. | DeCoster, David Leo (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) David married VandenHeuvel, Rose Mary (daughter of VandenHeuvel, Irvin and Albers, Johanna Marie) [Group Sheet]
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49. | DeCoster, Kenneth (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) Kenneth married Green, Joann Mary [Group Sheet]
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50. | DeCoster, Thomas (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) Thomas married Dennis, Dawn [Group Sheet] Thomas — Dennis, Dawn Marie. (daughter of Dennis, Michael R. and Frank, Shirley T.) [Group Sheet] |
51. | DeCoster, Kathy (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
52. | DeCoster, Jeff (11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) Jeff married Senulcer, Maggie [Group Sheet] |
53. | Schommer, Jessica (12.Richard3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
54. | Schommer, Stacy (12.Richard3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
55. | (13.Mary3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
56. | (13.Mary3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
57. | (13.Mary3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
58. | VanHandel, Brian (13.Mary3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
59. | VanHandel, Rick Peter (13.Mary3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
60. | VanHandel, Wendy Marie (13.Mary3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
61. | (13.Mary3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
62. | Heindl, Christopher D. (14.Marjorie3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
63. | Heindl, Anthony (14.Marjorie3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
64. | Heindl, Erin M. (14.Marjorie3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
65. | Heindl, Joseph W. (14.Marjorie3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
66. | Heindl, Daniel (14.Marjorie3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
67. | Heindl, David M. Jr. (14.Marjorie3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
68. | Rohm, Craig (15.Barbara3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) Craig married Puntillo, Christina [Group Sheet] |
69. | Rohm, Chad (15.Barbara3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
70. | Schommer, Luke R. (17.Robert3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
71. | Schommer, Nikayla Rose (17.Robert3, 2.Merle2, 1.Leo1) |
72. | Ludwig, Gregory (18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Gregory married Pago, Cheryl [Group Sheet]
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73. | Ludwig, Timothy (18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Timothy married Theisen, Lois [Group Sheet]
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74. | Ludwig, Ronald (18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
75. | Ludwig, Rhonda (18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Rhonda married Jones, Michael [Group Sheet]
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76. | Ludwig, Penny (18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Penny — Thielbar, Dean. [Group Sheet] |
77. | Ludwig, Richard (18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) was born 24 Jun 1959, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 17 May 2004; was buried Aft 17 May 2004, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: possible?; Name: Richard Henry Ludwig Estimated birth year: 1959 Age: 27 Gender: M County of Residence: Oconto Spouse: Carmen Teresa Sagen Spouse's Estimated Birth Year: 1960 Spouse's Age: 26 Spouse's Gender: F Spouse's County of Residence: Oconto Marriage Date: 16 Aug 1986 Marriage County: Oconto Certificate Number: 019018 Microfilm Roll Number: 16 Richard married Unknown, Kimberly [Group Sheet]
Richard married Sagen, Carmen [Group Sheet] |
78. | Paluch, Keith (19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
79. | Paluch, Kevin (19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
80. | Paluch, Kenneth (19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Kenneth married Basten, Theresa [Group Sheet]
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81. | Paluch, Kelly (19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) was born 9 Feb 1961, Mount Clemens, Macomb, Michigan, USA; died 28 Sep 2010, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Obituary: Kelly married Stewart, Rob Abt 1985. Rob died 25 Nov 1995. [Group Sheet]
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82. | Anschutz, Jerry (20.Patricia3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Jerry married Mayer, Vicki [Group Sheet]
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83. | Anschutz, Terry (20.Patricia3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) Terry married VandenHeuvel, Michelle [Group Sheet]
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84. | Anschutz, Jason (20.Patricia3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
85. | Anschutz, Dustin (23.James3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
86. | Anschutz, Jamie (23.James3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
87. | Wagester, David (24.Judy3, 5.Frances2, 1.Leo1) |
88. | Wagester, Craig (24.Judy3, 5.Frances2, 1.Leo1) |
89. | Anderson, Grant (25.Kathi3, 5.Frances2, 1.Leo1) |
90. | Russell, Rebecca (26.Sandra3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
91. | Russell, Susan (26.Sandra3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
92. | Schommer, Sara (27.Daniel3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
93. | Schommer, Melissa (27.Daniel3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
94. | Schommer, Joseph (27.Daniel3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
95. | Schommer, Angela (28.Steven3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) Angela married Retzlaff, Kelly Charles (son of Retzlaff, Unknown and Unknown, Barbara) [Group Sheet]
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96. | Schommer, Craig M. (28.Steven3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) Craig married Pagel, Leah (daughter of Pagel, Larry and Unknown, Donna) [Group Sheet] |
97. | Schommer, Alvin Nicholas (28.Steven3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) was born 1 Dec 1978; died 14 Aug 2011, Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Death Record - Civil: |
98. | Dennee, Jeremiah (29.Bonita3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
99. | Dennee, Keith (29.Bonita3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
100. | Sturm, Jenny Lynn (30.Jackie3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
101. | Sturm, Kelly (30.Jackie3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
102. | Sturm, Kris (30.Jackie3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
103. | Sturm, Beth (30.Jackie3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
104. | Sturm, James (30.Jackie3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
105. | Schommer, Donnel (31.Kevin3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
106. | Schommer, Bryan (31.Kevin3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
107. | Schommer, Paula (31.Kevin3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
108. | Schommer, Michael (32.Gary3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
109. | Schommer, Tara (32.Gary3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
110. | Dennee, Alex (33.Karla3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
111. | Dennee, Alicia (33.Karla3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
112. | Schommer, Nicole (34.Thomas3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
113. | Schommer, Melanie (34.Thomas3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
114. | Schoettler, Robert (35.Amy3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
115. | Schoettler, Jacob (35.Amy3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
116. | Markusen, Jesse (36.Deborah3, 9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) |
117. | Markusen, Wesley (36.Deborah3, 9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) |
118. | Wyngaard, Kimberly (41.Julie3, 9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) Kimberly married Ringler, Justin (son of Ringler, Tim and Unknown, Jackie) [Group Sheet] |
119. | Wyngaard, Lucas (41.Julie3, 9.Raymond2, 1.Leo1) |
120. | DeCoster, Timothy (44.Dennis3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
121. | DeCoster, Julie (44.Dennis3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
122. | Hinkens, Craig (45.Christy3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
123. | Hinkens, Penny (45.Christy3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
124. | Hinkens, Michael (45.Christy3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
125. | DeCoster, Kayla L. (46.Michael3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
126. | DeCoster, Kelly Ann (46.Michael3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
127. | DeCoster, Kory Michael (46.Michael3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
128. | DeCoster, Andy (48.David3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
129. | DeCoster, Brandon (48.David3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
130. | DeCoster, Michalle (48.David3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
131. | DeCoster, Toni (49.Kenneth3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
132. | DeCoster, Alix (49.Kenneth3, 11.Anna2, 1.Leo1) |
133. | Ludwig, Matthew (72.Gregory4, 18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
134. | Ludwig, Megan (72.Gregory4, 18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
135. | Ludwig, Nicholas (73.Timothy4, 18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
136. | Jones, Zachary (75.Rhonda4, 18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
137. | Ludwig, Samantha (77.Richard4, 18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
138. | Ludwig, Cody (77.Richard4, 18.Marilyn3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
139. | Pauluck, Philip (80.Kenneth4, 19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
140. | Stewart, Sara (81.Kelly4, 19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
141. | Stewart, Kristin (81.Kelly4, 19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) was born Aft 1985; died Aft 1985. |
142. | Stewart, Rachael (81.Kelly4, 19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
143. | Stewart, Rebecca (81.Kelly4, 19.LaVerne3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
144. | Anschutz, Kyle (82.Jerry4, 20.Patricia3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
145. | Anschutz, Ethan (82.Jerry4, 20.Patricia3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
146. | Anschutz, Emily (83.Terry4, 20.Patricia3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
147. | Anschutz, Adam (83.Terry4, 20.Patricia3, 3.Gladys2, 1.Leo1) |
148. | Retzlaff, Gaberiel (95.Angela4, 28.Steven3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
149. | Retzlaff, Patrick (95.Angela4, 28.Steven3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
150. | Retzlaff, Kaitlynn (95.Angela4, 28.Steven3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) |
151. | Retzlaff, Izabella Cecilya Adrianna (95.Angela4, 28.Steven3, 8.John2, 1.Leo1) was born 6 Oct 2003, Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Jan 2006, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Obituary: |
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