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Oldenburg, Mary Anna

Oldenburg, Mary Anna

Female 1921 - 2021  (99 years)

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  • Name Oldenburg, Mary Anna  [1, 2
    Birth 30 Dec 1921  Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Residence 1930  Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter 
    Death 18 Apr 2021  Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I337  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 20 Dec 2024 

    Father Oldenburg, Albert Jospeh,   b. 15 Dec 1883, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Nov 1939, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Schnerre, Helena Arma,   b. 19 Nov 1890, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jul 1982, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 20 Jan 1909  Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F391  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Wienen, Harold E.,   b. 17 Sep 1921   d. 11 Aug 2003, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 20 Jul 1946  Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Saint Mary’s Church
    Children 
    +1. Wienen, James,   b. 14 Feb 1947   d. 15 Jul 1991 (Age 44 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Wienen, Thomas,   b. 27 Feb 1951, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Feb 2021, Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. Living
    Family ID F239  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Dec 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 30 Dec 1921 - Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter - 1930 - Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 20 Jul 1946 - Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 18 Apr 2021 - Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Mary Weinen
    Mary Weinen
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    Documents At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    U.S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948
    U.S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948

  • Notes 
    • Mary A. Wienen, 99, of Galena, IL passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.  Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a drive-through gathering for Mary will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. The family requests you remain in your vehicle, and they will greet you at the front of the building under the portico. A private family funeral mass will be held, Friday, April 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born December 30, 1921, in Galena the daughter of Albert and Helena (Schnerre) Oldenburg. Mary was united in marriage Harold E. Wienen on July 20, 1946, at St. Mary’s Church, Alton, IL, and he preceded her in death on August 11, 2003.  She spent most of her life in Galena. She attended St Mary’s grade school and graduated from Galena High School, class of 1940. After high school Mary went to California with her sister and worked in an office for an oil company. She returned to Galena where she worked for Dr. Harney, at her brother Bob’s grocery store, at Leo’s grocery store and for a short time at the Whirl n Skip factory. Mary was a woman of tremendous faith and was a lifelong member of St Mary’s Church in Galena. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society and the Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteer work at many places, including the church; food pantry and Galena-Stauss Senior Healthcare Community and Nursing Home, hospice, and many other organizations. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was “grandma” to many more than just her biological grandkids and was known for her open door, welcoming words, and chocolate chip cookies, which were always on hand. (She once tried to pass off store bought cookies and that just did not cut it with the neighborhood kids!) Mary made everything special – whether it was holidays, dinners, handmade Raggedy Ann dolls, homemade doll clothes (which always included undergarments to go along with the dresses), refinished antique gifts or time spent with her. She always remembered birthdays and would be the first to pick up the phone to stay in touch. She always appreciated everything done for her and did not realize how much SHE was appreciated for just being Mary. She is survived by her son, Daniel (Cathy) Wienen and daughter-in-law, Connie Wienen, grandchildren, Pam (Steve) Ehrler; Mike (Jane) Wienen; Ben (Cassie) Wienen; Nick (Tilli) Wienen; all of Galena; Anna (Jay) Williams of Cameron, TX, and Brian (Megan) Wienen of Kirkland, WA, great-grandchildren, Cassie (Will) George; Austin (Samantha)Wills; Abbey Ehrler; Kelsi Wienen; Thomas Wienen; Brady Wienen; Millie Wienen; Lucy Wienen; Samuel Wienen and Henry Wienen, step great-grandchildren, Brandy Dady; Kera Wills; Trevor Williams and Bailey Williams, great-great-grandchildren, Lincoln Wills; Blazi George; Penelope Wienen and Hoyt George, her sister, Doris Virtue, brothers and sisters-in-Law, Rosie Oldenburg; Merlin (Phyllis) Wienen and John (Blenda) Wienen. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, James and Thomas, daughter-in-law, Lois Wienen, siblings, Albert R., Robert (Rose), Francis (Dorothy), Ambrose (Marie), Leo, Gladys (Alfred) Green; Imelda (Marty) Oleck and Antoinette (Merle Hillary) (Jim Staggs), brothers and sisters-in-law, George Virtue; Ray (Millie) Wienen, Francis (Marcella) Wienen and Dorian Wienen. Mary wishes to thank her children, their spouses and her entire family who always cared for me with such love and compassion. She was in the nursing home for close to 4 years and the family would like to thank the staff for their love and care; especially during this pandemic. While we were on the outside visiting through the window, the staff was on the inside holding her hand, doing her hair, doing her laundry, making sure she was well taken care of, loved, and supported. We will never forget your kindness and care. Special thanks to Dr Koenigs for her compassion and care, Fr. Barch for his visits and blessings, and Terry & Elly Renner.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1209] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2002;), Year: 1930; Census Place: Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340257.

    2. [S1773] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files, 1942-1948, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Cadet Nurse Corps Files, compiled 1943 - 1948, documenting the period 1942 - 1948; Box #: 191.

    3. [S1288] Ancestry.com, Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2016;).