Oldenburg, Christian

Other Events:

• Residence: 1867, Peckatel, Domanialamt Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Notes:

From Portrait and Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties, Illinois (1889), p. 471-72, Fred Oldenburg;

His parents, Christian and Mary (Burns) Oldenburg, were natives of the same Province as their son, and there spent their entire lives; the mother dying at the age of sixty-four years, and the father when seventy-three. They were most worthy people, and members in good standing of the German Presbyterian Church. Their family consisted of four sons, namely: Christopher, who married a lady of his own country, and continues to reside there, engaged in farming; Fred, our subject; Christian, who came to America, married Miss Lena List, and, with his family, resides in West Galena Township; and John, a shoemaker by trade, pursuing his calling in Galena. Henry died in July, 1882, leaving a daughter, who lives in Galena.

Christian married Burns, Sophia Marie in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Sophia was born in 1805; died in 1869 in Mecklinburg, Schwerin, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Portrait and Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties, Illinois (1889), p. 471-72, Fred Oldenburg;

"His parents, Christian and Mary (Burns) Oldenburg, were natives of the same Province as their son, and there spent their entire lives; the mother dying at the age of sixty-four years, and the father when seventy-three. They were most worthy people, and members in good standing of the German Presbyterian Church. Their family consisted of four sons, namely: Christopher, who married a lady of his own country, and continues to reside there, engaged in farming; Fred, our subject; Christian, who came to America, married Miss Lena List, and, with his family, resides in West Galena Township; and John, a shoemaker by trade, pursuing his calling in Galena. Henry died in July, 1882, leaving a daughter, who lives in Galena."

Family/Spouse: (Unknown), Karoline. Karoline was born in 1832. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3

Notes:

From Portrait and Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties, Illinois (1889), p. 471-72; Fred Oldenburg:

...They were most worthy people, and members in good standing of the German Presbyterian Church. Their family consisted of four sons, namely: Christopher, who married a lady of his own country, and continues to reside there, engaged in farming; Fred, our subject; Christian, who came to America, married Miss Lena List, and, with his family, resides in West Galena Township; and John, a shoemaker by trade, pursuing his calling in Galena. Henry died in July, 1882, leaving a daughter, who lives in Galena.

Family/Spouse: (Oldenburg), Mary. Mary was born in Dec 1838 in Mecklenburg, Ger; died before 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA

Notes:

Embarked on the sailing vessel "Humboldt", March 1, 1854. On the 22nd of April following he landed in New York City and made his way directly to Jo Daviess County Illinois.

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Portrait and Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties, Illinois (1889), p. 471-72

Fred Oldenburg: This gentleman may be classed among the most prosperous and prominent farmers and stock-raisers of Jo Daviess County. He has been a resident of Northern Illinois over 30 years, and first settled on land now occupied by the present site of Galena. Next he removed to another farm in the same township, and from there, in 1871, to the valuable homestead which he owns. This comprises 329 acres of land, located on section 1. It is nearly all in a productive condition, and stocked with excellent grades of cattle, horses, and swine. As a farmer, Mr. Oldenburg has been uniformly successful; while as a business man and a member of the community, his record does him great credit. He began life here very poor in purse; and, by the exercise of his native energy, has arisen to an enviable position, socially and financially.

The native place of our subject was on the other side of the Atlantic, in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg, Germany, where his birth took place Nov. 27, 1831(sic). His parents, Christian and Mary (Burns) Oldenburg, were natives of the same Province as their son, and there spent their entire lives; the mother dying at the age of sixty-four years, and the father when seventy-three. They were most worthy people, and members in good standing of the German Presbyterian Church. Their family consisted of four sons, namely: Christopher, who married a lady of his own country, and continues to reside there, engaged in farming; Fred, our subject; Christian, who came to America, married Miss Lena List, and, with his family, resides in West Galena Township; and John, a shoemaker by trade, pursuing his calling in Galena. Henry died in July, 1882, leaving a daughter, who lives in Galena.

Mr. Oldenburg, our subject, received a good education in the free schools of his native Province, and remained there until a young man twenty-three years old. Then, desirous of bettering his condition, he determined to cross the Atlantic, and embarked on the sailing-vessel “Humboldt,” at Hamburg, March 1, 1854. On the 22d of April following he landed in New York City, and made his way directly to this county. He was ready to accept whatever came to hand in the way of employment, and was soon engaged as a farm-laborer. With genuine German thrift and prudence, he soon began to save money; and thus obtained sufficient means to make his first purchase of land. In the meantime he was married in Galena, in November, 1865, to Miss Rosa McCarty. This lady was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, Feb. 29, 1833, and is of Irish ancestry. Her father, Patrick McCarty, was a farmer of modest means, and died in his native land, at the advanced age of eighty years. Later, his widow came to the United States, and died at her home, in Galena, in 1888. She was in her girlhood Sarah McCormick.

Mrs. Oldenburg was reared and educated in her native country, and, when reaching womanhood, came to America with other members of the family. Her first home in this county was Galena, where she lived until her marriage. She is now the mother of six children, namely: Henry, Sarah M., Rosanna C., John B., Fred D., and Nathan, Jr.; all of whom are at home with their parents. The latter are members in good standing of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Galena. Mr. Oldenburg has always voted the Republican ticket, and has held the various township offices. He was largely instrumental in laying off Rawlins Township, believing that in many respects it would be of great advantage to the people.

Research Note: "where his birth took place Nov. 27, 1831" is incorrect. The Tombstone date is Nov. 27, 1830 which does otherwise agree with the ages and dates in this article.

Fred married McCarty, Rosa A. on 1 Dec 1863 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Rosa (daughter of McCarty, Patrick and McCormick, Sarah) was born on 28 Feb 1833 in County Fermanaugh, Ireland; died on 3 Jun 1899; was buried in West Galena, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Source: Album of Jo Davies County, Illinios, Chapman Bros., 1899, pages 436-439

Christopher Oldenburg may be properly mentioned among those of the practical and successful farmers and stock-raisers of West Galena Township; he being the proprietor of the old Henry Cormith farm, located on sections 10 and 11 of what is now Rawlins Township. This comprises 160 acres of thoroughly cultivated land. with good buildings and a fair as sortment of live-stock. Prior to his purchase of this property, Oldenburg had been in the employ of Mr. Corwith a number of years; and later rented from him.

Mr. Oldenburg has been a resident of this county since 1854, in which year he emigrated to the United States with his brother Frederick; a biography of whom will be found elsewhere in this work,

He was born in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenbug, April 23, 1837, and was the third in a family of five children. He received a good education in his native tongue, and was a youth of seventeen years when he set out for America with his parents. They embarked at Hamburg on the sailing vesseI "Humboldt," which landed them seven weeks later in in New York City. Thence they came directly to this county, and our subject started out on his own account; employing himself as a farm-laborer a number of years. In the meantime he saved what he could of his earnings, lived economically and thus laid the foundations for his future property.

Our subject was married, at the farm which he now owns; Sept. 22, 1870, to Miss Lena List. This lady was born in what is now the German Province of Alsace, March 1,1850, Her father was a farmer by occupation, and the parents, although then under the doininion of the French Government, spoke the German language in their family. They also emigrated to the United States, in 1854 and first located in Menominee Township, this county, where the father secured land, upon which he labored until his death, in the year 1884, when he was seventy-two years old. The wife and mother is yet living, and is seventy-five years old; she
makes her home with her younger son, Jacob, in Menominee Township. Both she and her husband became identified with the German Catholic Church in their younger years.

Mrs. Oldenburg is the eldest daughter and fifth child of her parents, whose family consisted of four sons and two daughters. The children all came to America with their parents, and later all were married. One son, Christian, is since deceased, leaving a wife and family. The eldest living is Adam, who married Miss Mary Anner, and is farming in Menominee Township; John to to wife Mis Barbara Meyer, and they live on a farm near Cramville, Iowa; Jacob occupies the old homestead in Menominee Township; he married Miss Lena Smith; Abbie is the wife of Theodore Galey, and they reside on a farm near Alden, Iowa. Mrs. Oldenburg recieved a fair education, and as she grew to woman-hood became familiar with all usefull household duties; remaining under the home-roof until her marriage. She is now the mother of seven children, namely: Henry, Frank, Christ, Mary, Lena, John, and Albert. They are all at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Oldenburg are connected with the German Lutheran Church; and our subject, politically, supports the principles of the Republican party.

Buried:
Greenwood Cemetary

Died:
Diabetes

Christian married List, Magdelena on 22 Sep 1870 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Magdelena (daughter of List, Sr. Adam and Schantz, Appolonia) was born on 1 Mar 1847 in Alsace, France; died on 26 Jun 1914 in Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

FATAL SUNSTROKE
Henry Oldenburg of West Galena, came to his death suddenly last Friday, from effects of the extreme heat. He was a brother of Christopher and John Oldenburg, of the same neighborhood. He came to this country last October from Germany and moved into Jake Vanderveddah's Four Mile House on the Turnpike. On Friday he was working on the farm for his brother, John, and being partially overcome by heat, he went to his own house and his daughter gave him some coffee. After drinking, he remarked that he felt better and started for the field. He had only got outside the door, when he sank down, and expired. The funeral took place on saturday, and the remains were deposited in Greenwood Cemetery. Deceased was 41 years of age. He was a widower, and leaves one daughter 16 years of age. He died July 8, 1881.

Source: Galena Gazette, July 15, 1881

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From Portrait and Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties, Illinois (1889), p. 471-72; Fred Oldenburg:

Henry died in July, 1882, leaving a daughter, who lives in Galena.

Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery

Died:
heat exhaustion

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3

Elizabeth married Campbell, Fitz J on 21 Apr 1896 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Fitz was born in 1863 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA

Henry married Martin, Allice on 30 Apr 1918. Allice (daughter of Martin, Joseph) was born in 1873 in Iron Mountain, St. Francois County, MO; died on 17 Aug 1962 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA

Family/Spouse: Martin, Josephine. Josephine (daughter of Martin, Joseph and Yates, Susan) was born on 4 May 1883 in Kansas City, MO; died in in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA

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• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA

Sarah married Courtney, Michael on 7 Jan 1896 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3
• Residence: 1920, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 2

Roseann married Englen, John in 1891. John (son of Englen, John A and (Englen), Elizabeth) was born in Jun 1858 in Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
• Residence: 1910, Vinegar Hill, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Age: 38; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head

Notes:

Birth:
(1880 census states Germany in error)

Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Henry married Niemann, Othilda on 2 Jan 1901 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Othilda (daughter of Niemann, Clement and Unknown, Helena) was born in 1871; died in 1971; was buried in West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

Family/Spouse: Haig, Stella. Stella was born in 1881 in Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Went to Wahington state with his brother John. They had to build
ahouse on 160 acres to secure it free.

Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Christian married Schnerre, Helena on 10 Apr 1887. Helena was born in Apr 1887 in Illinois, USA; died on 21 Mar 1947 in Vinegar Hill Township, JoDaviess County, Illinois; was buried in West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Hilby, Ben. Ben died in 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Hilby, Bernard on 9 Jan 1900 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Bernard was born on 28 Mar 1864 in Hazel Green Township, Grant County, Wisconsin; died on 15 Jul 1951 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA; was buried on 18 Jul 1951 in West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Buried:
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Lena married Hess, Frank on 25 Apr 1900 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Frank was born on 15 Dec 1873; died in Sep 1967 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1880, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA

Notes:

John was a partner with Chris, his brother, as a homesteader in WA.

Family/Spouse: Guinn, Ida. Ida was born in in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess, Ill.; Marital Status: M
• Residence: Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Relative Relation to Head: Wife
• Residence: 1900, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

Notes:

Died from stomach cancer
Albert and Helena farmed on the same farm that Christian and Magdelena
Oldenburg farmed, which was originally Soulard's farm.

Buried:
Age: 55; St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery - West Galena Township, JoDaviess County, Illinois

Albert married Schnerre, Helena Arma on 20 Jan 1909 in Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. Helena (daughter of Schnerre, Theodore Henry and Longameir, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 19 Nov 1890 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Jul 1982 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Leaf River, Wadena, Minnesota
• Residence: 1920, Leaf River, Wadena, Minnesota

Notes:

Family Records: Grandpa's (Chris Oldenburg), brother from Germany, Henry, is buried next to Grandpa. He brought a 9 year old daughter from Germany with him, his daughter died young and is buried next to him.

Family Records: After Henry's death, a neighbor, Henry and Anna King, to Annie to raise.

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FATAL SUNSTROKE
Henry Oldenburg of West Galena, came to his death suddenly last Friday, from effects of the extreme heat. He was a brother of Christopher and John Oldenburg, of the same neighborhood. He came to this country last October from Germany and moved into Jake Vanderveddah's Four Mile House on the Turnpike. On Friday he was working on the farm for his brother, John, and being partially overcome by heat, he went to his own house and his daughter gave him some coffee. After drinking, he remarked that he felt better and started for the field. He had only got outside the door, when he sank down, and expired. The funeral took place on saturday, and the remains were deposited in Greenwood Cemetery. Deceased was 41 years of age. He was a widower, and leaves one daughter 16 years of age. He died July 8, 1881.

Galena Gazette, July 15, 1881

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HAPPY WEDDING -December 25, 1889
A pretty wedding was solemnized last week at the pleasant home of Henry King on the Turnpike. The contracting parties were Hr. Edward Fisher of South Dakota and Miss Annie Oldenburg, a member of Mr. Kingls family. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.E. Schuette, of the German Methodist church in the presence of a large company, includinqmany from the city. The bride wore a becoming costume of white and was attended by Miss Tillie Flege, who was similarly attired. The groom's best man was Mr. Benjamin King. After the ceremony a bountiful wedding repast was served and the assembled company spent a delightful evening in social converse. The bride and groom have departed for Alabama, in the northern part of which state the groom has purchased a farm, upon which they will begin life together. The bride is an estimable young lady and has been active in church and sunday s'qJtool work. She will be greatly mi ssed by a large circle of friends whose best wishes will accompany the happy couple to their new home.

Galena Gazette, January 22, 1890

Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery

Annie married Fischer, Edward H on 25 Dec 1889 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Edward was born on 27 Dec 1866 in Prussia, Germany; died on 7 Dec 1948 in Wadena, Wadena, Mn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3

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• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3
• Residence: 1940, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Age: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Mary married Lee, Dominick J on 22 Nov 1919 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Dominick (son of Lee, Frank and Dillion) was born about 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3
• Residence: 1920, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 2

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3
• Residence: 1920, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 2

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 3
• Residence: 1920, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; Ward 2

Family/Spouse: Stratton, Inez. Inez was born in 1911; died in 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Cancer

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Burke, James D.. James was born in 1910 in Shullsburg, WI; died in 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Vinegar Hill, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Age: 5; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Son
• Residence: 1935, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois
• Residence: 1940, Rawlins Township, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Age: 35; Occupation: Caretaker; AttendedSchool: No; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker in private work; EmploymentCode: 1; EmploymentDetails: No; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 43-23; GradeCompleted: High School, 3rd year; HomeOwnership: Rented; HoursWorked: 48; Income: 700; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: Yes; OwnsFarm: Yes; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; ValueOfHome: 0; WeeksWorked: 52; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Head

Notes:

Died:
Heart Failure

Marcellus married Bainbridge, Mary Jane on 8 Nov 1928 in Benton, WI. Mary (daughter of Bainbridge, Henry W. and Baxter, Ann) was born on 29 Jun 1910 in Benton, Lafayette, Wisconsin, USA; died on 17 Jun 2005 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Coleridge, Cedar, Nebraska

Other Events:

• Residence: 1910, Coleridge, Cedar, Nebraska

Family/Spouse: Paul, Ernest. Ernest died on 18 Jan 1995; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He used four different names; Christian, Christopher, C.A., or Chris

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Christopher H. Oldenburg: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - May 29, 2010

Deceased Name: Christopher H. Oldenburg

GALENA, Ill. - Christopher H. Oldenburg, 85, of Minneapolis, formerly of Galena, died peacefully in his sleep at 1:30 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2010.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 9 a.m.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Galena.

Page: 6

Family/Spouse: Kurtz, Sylvia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

infant twin of Mary Hess

Family/Spouse: Hilby, Thelma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

had a fruit farm in Yakima Valley, WA.

Notes:

a pharmacist in Spokane, WA.

Other Events:

• Residence: Rawlins, Ill.; Marital Status: S
• Residence: 1910, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA

Notes:

Died from appendicitis

Other Events:

• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

Robert married Barzycki, Rose Frances on 20 Sep 1940 in Blue Island, Cook Co., Il. Rose (daughter of Barzycki, Joseph and Trybala, Anna) was born on 6 Feb 1917 in Blue Island, Cook Co., Il; died on 10 Oct 2012; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
• Residence: 1935, Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1940, West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Age: 27; AttendedSchool: No; EmploymentCode: 5; EmploymentDetails: Home Housework; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 43-11; GradeCompleted: High School, 4th year; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; SeekingWork: No; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife

Notes:

Two Last Will and Testaments name her as Helena Gladys.

Gladys married Green, Alfred Lorraine on 11 May 1933 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Alfred (son of Green, Harry Walter and Thornton, Mary Helen) was born on 12 Apr 1909 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; died on 30 Jul 1997 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 1997 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

Notes:

Francis B. Oldenburg: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - March 18, 2011

Deceased Name: Francis B. Oldenburg

GALENA, Ill. - Francis B. Oldenburg, 96, of Galena, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where there will be a scripture wake service at 3 p.m.

He was born on Sept. 1, 1914, on the family farm in Galena, son of Albert and Helena (Schnerre) Oldenburg. He married Dorothy M. Weber on April 8, 1942, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, Wis.

Francis farmed the family farm from 1942 to 1980, until his retirement. The family farm became an Illinois Century Family Farm in 1977.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Galena, where he served on the parish council and also was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Galena. He also was a member of the Galena Elks Lodge for many years and was the Rawlins Township road commissioner for 12 years. Francis was an avid member of the Cast Iron Seats Club, traveling to many antique sales collecting cast iron seats and other farm collectibles.

He enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad. Francis enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards and watching the Cubs. He was always there to listen or lend a helping hand whenever anyone needed help. He never turned anyone down.

Surviving are his loving wife, Dorothy, of almost 69 years on April 8; his children, Bill (Karon) Oldenburg, Ann (Carl) Schoenhard and John (Tammy) Oldenburg, all of Galena; his grandchildren, Angie (friend, Jay) Young, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Julie (Mike) Kapparos and Jody (Mark) Calvert, both of Galena, Blaine (Trisha) Schoenhard, of Dubuque, Rachel, Adrienne and April Oldenburg, all of Galena; great-grandchildren, Nathan Oldenburg, of Boscobel, Wis., Andrea Oldenburg, of Minneapolis, D.J. Kapparos, of Omaha, Neb., Gabby Kapparos, Tyler, Natalie and Kristen Calvert, all of Galena; stepgrandchildren, Sharie (Tim) Maloney, of Lake Forest, Jon (Jodi) Schoenhard, of Galena, and Kim Schoenhard, of Florida, Hayley Winter, of Dubuque, Shawn (Kim) Saunders, of Warren, and Shane (Jen) Saunders, of Machesney Park, Ill.; stepgreat-grandchildren, Ryan, Brett, Cliff and Taylor Arns, and Will and Caitlin Maloney, all of Lake Forest, A.J., Christian and Hayley Schoenhard, all of Galena, Tyler, Brayden, Carsyn and Kyron Saunders, of Warren, and Fiona Saunders, of Machesney Park; and four sisters, Antionette Staggs, of Lebanon, Ore., Imelda Olech, of Chicago, Mary Wienen and Dorie Virtue, both of Galena.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Albert Raymond, Robert, Ambrose and Leo Oldenburg; a sister, Gladys Green; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Oldenburg; a grandson, Tony Oldenburg; and a granddaughter, Erin A. Schoenhard.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to say a prayer for someone in need. Dad would love that and it will take a multitude of us praying on earth to make up for the prayers of the one whom now lives in Heaven. In all things, our Dad trusted in the Lord. For Dad to see God face to face, we can only imagine the depths of his joy. But we remain here with all our tears to cry, because this incredible man meant the world to us. We will trust in God as taught to us and we will find comfort in knowing, "Those that believe in the Lord never see each other for the last time." Dad, we're counting on it. We love you. A special thank-you to all those who have helped in caring for our Dad.

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Died:
Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community

Francis married Weber, Dorothy M on 8 Apr 1942 in Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, USA. Dorothy (daughter of Weber, George Frank and Kieler, Mathilda) was born on 7 Aug 1919 in Kieler, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA; died on 13 Feb 2015 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1920, Rawlins Twp., Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

Notes:

Ambrose J. Oldenburg: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - December 15, 2001

Deceased Name: Ambrose J. Oldenburg

GALENA, Ill. - Ambrose J. Oldenburg, 82, of 319 Apache Court, Galena, formerly of Cuba City, Wis., died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque, after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where there will be a scripture wake service at 3 p.m.

Mr. Oldenburg farmed until his retirement in 1995. He also was involved in the Jamestown Mutual Insurance Co. since 1962.

He was born on Oct. 3, 1919, in Galena, son of Albert and Helena (Schnerre) Oldenburg. He married Marie E. Wienen on Sept. 15, 1942, in Galena.

He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Cuba City. He enjoyed his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Shirley (Ron) Eike, of Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren, Renee (Alex) Mitchell, of St. Paul, Minn., Joshua (Yvette) Eike, of Omaha, Kevin Eike, of Portland, Ore., Stephen Eike, of Dayton, Ohio, and Brian Eike, of Omaha; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Francis (Dorothy) Oldenburg, of Galena, and Leo (Rose) Oldenburg, of Galena; four sisters, Antionette (Merle) Hillary, of Lebanon, Ore., Mary (Harold) Wienen, of Galena, Imelda (Martin) Olech, of Chicago, and Doris Virtue, of Hazel Green, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Albert and Robert; and a sister, Gladys Green.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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Buried:
St. Mary's Cemetary

Died:
Mercy Health Center

Ambrose married Wienen, Marie E. on 15 Sep 1942 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA. Marie (daughter of Wienen, Elmer G. and Franke, Mary Ann) was born on 24 Jan 1920; died on 23 Nov 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

Notes:

Leo and Mary were twins

The Galena Gazette, 716 S. Bench St., Galena , IL 61036, 815.777.0019
12/28/2010

Leo A. Oldenburg

GALENA, Ill.--Leo A Oldenburg, 88 of Galena, Ill., died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Midwest Medical Center, Galena, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Dec. 30, 1921 in Galena, the son of Albert and Helena (Schnere) Oldenburg. He married Rose Manz on May 26, 1948 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena.
He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Galena High School in 1940. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church all of his life. Leo worked at the Savanna (Illinois) Army Depot after high school graduation then joined the United States Army Air Corp in 1943, where he reached the rank of Captain and was a bombardier on the B-17 bomber during World War II in Europe. After the war, he returned to Galena where he began a grocery store business in East Galena and in 1959 opened Leo's Super Valu supermarket until he retired in 1980. Leo was also one of the founding board members of the Galena State Bank and Trust Co. in 1967 where he served as the chairman of the board from 1973 to 2003 and retired from that board in 2010. Leo was a very active member of his community and his church. He served as president or chairman of the Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena Foundation, Tri-County Easter Seal Committee, The Galena-Stauss Hospital, Galena Historical Society, St. Mary's Parish Council, St. Mary's Cemetery Board, and the Diocese of Rockford Stewardship Committee. He was also a member of the Diocese of Rockford Finance Council, St. Mary's Finance Council, Galena Moose Lodge, Galena Community Development Fund, Jo Daviess County Housing Authority, Galena Elks Lodge, Galena Eagles Lodge, Galena VFW, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and the Galena City Council.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose; three children, David and Margaret (Piquett) Oldenburg and Mary (Oldenburg) and Gary Jobgen, both of Galena, and Mark and Ann (Feeley) Oldenburg of Rochester, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Matthew Oldenburg, Jennifer (Wyatt) Anderson, Paul (Amy) Oldenburg, Eric (Emily) Oldenburg, Angela (Mike) Kueny, Joseph Oldenburg, Martha Oldenburg, Emily Jobgen and Christina Jobgen; four great- grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, Shelly and Michael Jobgen; four sisters, Antionette Staggs of Lebanon, Ore., Imelda Olech of Wheeling, Ill., and Mary Wienen and Dorie Virtue, both of Galena; one brother, Francis (Dorothy) Oldenburg of Galena; and two sisters-in-law, Marie Oldenburg of Galena and Rose Oldenburg of Aurora, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Robert, Ambrose and Albert Raymond Oldenburg; and one sister, Gladys Green.
Friends may call from 3-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where the rosary will be recited at 3 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena, with the Rev. Christopher Kuhn officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Galena.
The family would like to thank Dr Bernard, Dr Vandigo and the entire staff of Midwest Medical Center for their tremendous service and support.

Buried:
St. Marys Cemetary

Died:
Midwest Medical Center

Leo married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Private married Private [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1930, Rawlins, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
• Residence: 1995, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Imelda B. Olech, age 94, of Chicago. Devoted wife of the late Martin for 50 years. Loving mother of Janet (Al) Novak and Karen (Tom) Barnash. Cherished grandmother of Edmund, Tim and Renee Barnash. Dear sister of Antoinette (Jim) Staggs, Mary Weinen, Doris Virtue, and the late Francis (late Dorothy), late Leo (Rosie), late Robert (Late Rose), late Ambrose (late Marie), late Albert Oldenburg, late Gladys (late Alfred) Green. Fond aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday 9am until an 11am Life Celebration Mass at Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Rd. Wheeling, IL. Interment to follow in St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Catholic Charities at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org are greatly appreciated. For more information 847.537.6600 or www.funerals.pro
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Nov. 5, 2018

Family/Spouse: Olech, Martin J.. Martin was born on 18 Feb 1919; died on 1 Oct 2006 in Wheeling, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]