Notes:

Auguste Rosine (Rosa) was born in Feburary, 1827 in Wurttemburg, Germany to Jacob Friedrich and Sophie Dorothea Rumerlin Peter. She was one of 4 children born to the couple. Rosine had one sister, Luise Regine, born October 23, 1831. She died September 20, 1832. Rosine had two brothers, Christian Ludwig, born November 17, 1834 and Gottfried Friedrich, born October 23, 1831. On May 5, 1859, she married Johann Christian Obenland. Johann was the son of Jakob and Marie Elisabet Widmann Obenland. The wedding took place in the church in Heilbronn, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg. Their daughter Friederika Dorothea Caroline was born on October 31, 1859. Another daughter, Marie Caroline, was born May 22, 1862. Their daughters immigrated to the United States in 1882. Their parents left Bremen, Germany on the Elbe. They arrived in New York on September 27, 1884. Rosa's husband was a blacksmith. The Peoria Directory of 1890, 1891 and 1892 shows him working for John Schneider at 100 Cross St. in Peoria. We can assume that the couple lived in the area. Rosa's husband died in 1897 in Elgin, Illinois. The 1900 Federal Census shows Rosa as then living with her daughter Maria (Mary) and her husband Fred Preiss. Rosa died on Jan. 22, 1918, in Elgin, Illinois. Her Illinois State Death Certificate number is 0021713.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 5, Lot 8, Space 17

Auguste married Johann Christian Obenland 8 May 1859, Heilbronn, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany. Johann (son of Jakob Obenland and Marie Elisabetha Widmann) was born 11 Sep 1824, Ilsfeld, Heilbronn, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany; died 1897, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 29810031
• Name: Fredericke Viellieber
• Name: Reeka Obenland
• Arrival: 1882
• Residence: 1900, Rutland, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Friederika was christened on Nov. 6, 1859 at the Evangelisch Church, Heilbronn, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg. Friederika was the daughter of Johann Christian and Auguste Rosine Peter Obenland. She was born in Heilbronn, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany on Oct. 31, 1859. She was christened on Nov. 6, 1859. In 1882, Friederika came to the United States with her sister, Maria. (Mary). In about 1889, Friederika married Anton E. Viellieber. They made their home in Elgin, Illinois. They had 6 children: Lydia, born in October, 1889; Samuel, born in September, 1890; Christian C., born in March of 1892; Marie Carolyn, born in November of 1893; Rosa, born July, 1896; and Emma, born inAugust of 1899. All of their children were born in Illinois. In 1900, the family was living on a farm in Rutland, Kane Co., Illinois. Anton, Friederika's husband, was a farmer, while she kept house for the family. Sometime between 1900 and 1910, they moved to White Co., Princeton Twp, Indiana. They couldn't be located in the 1920 Census; whoerver, they were found in 1930, living at 484 North St., Elgin, Illinois. They owned their home, which at the time had a value of $3,500. The 1925 Iowa Census states that the highest in reading Fredericka attained was the "6th reader." Their children Samuel D., Rose J. and Emma F. were living with their parents in the house on North Street. Friederika was still keeping house, but Anton was then working as a night watchman at a shirt factory. Their son Samuel was also working as a night watchman, also at a shirt factory. Rose was working in the screw department of a watch factory and Emma was an inspector at a shirt factory. Daughters Lydia and Marie were married, with families of their own. Friederika died on Feb. 18, 1946 in Elgin. Her Illinois State Death Certificate is #0006623. Strange as it may seem, her sister Maria (Mary) Preiss, died on the same day. The sisters were buried with their husbands and children at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois.


Christened:
Lutheran Church

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 18, Lot 415, Space 1

Friederika married Anton E Viellieber Abt 1889. Anton (son of Anton Viellieber and Johanna Zuginhon) was born 20 Feb 1860, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; died 20 May 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA; was buried 22 May 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary
• Arrival: 1882
• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Mary was born in Heilbronn, Neckarkreis, Wurttemburg, Germany, on May 22, 1862. She was christened on June 8, 1862 in the Lutheran church in Heilbronn. She was the daughter of Johann Christian and Auguste Rosine Peter Obenland. Mary had an older sister, Friederika, who was born 3 years previously. Marie and her sister came to the United States on the Nicolas. Her future husband, Fred Preiss, was also on the ship. Whether they knew each other in Germany, or met on the ship, is unknown at this time. After coming to the U.S, Marie used the name Mary. The Peoria, Illinois Directory of 1890-1891, lists a Miss Mary Obenland as either living or working at 406 N. Madison Avenue in Peoria. She was a domestic, so she actually could have been living and working at the same address. Mary and Fred Preiss married in Peoria, Illinois on April 12, 1890. The 1900 Federal Census shows Mary and Fred living at 552 Franklin St. in Elgin. Fred was a watchmaker. There are 4 children listed in the 1900 Census: Christian, Albert, Henry and Gustave. Mary stated that she had had 5 children prior to June of 1900, but only these four were living. So one had died at birth or in its infancy. By the 1910 Federal Census, Mary had had 7 children, with 5 living. This means that the family added daughter Emily during those 10 years, but had also lost another child at birth or in early childhood. By 1920, Mary and Fred would have lost sons Christian, in 1916; Albert in 1919 and Gustave in 1920. Only two children died as mature adults; namely Henry who died when he was 60 years old and Emily who died when she was 95. Only Henry had children. By 1920, Fred and Mary were living at 215 N. Hill St, a home they owned. Fred died in 1936. He was buried in Bluff City Cemetery with his sons.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 4, Lot 252, Space 4

Died:
certificate 006624

Marie married Wilhelm Friedrich Preiss 12 Apr 1890, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA. Wilhelm (son of Matthias Friedrich Preiss and Wilhelmina Regina Hagg) was born Sep 1861, Winnenden, Neckarkreis,Württemberg, Germany; died 25 Jan 1936, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA; was buried Jan 1936, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• SSN issued: Illinois, USA
• Social Security Number: 330-03-8052
• Residence: 1900, Rutland, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Death: 25 Feb 1993, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

The 1910 Federal Census shows Rosa living with her brother Christian, mother Marie, and sister Emma in Princeton, White Co., Indiana. .

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 18, Lot 415, Space 5

Other Events:

• SSN issued: Illinois, USA
• Social Security Number: 343-24-4835
• Birth: Aug 1899
• Birth: Abt 1900
• Residence: 1900, Rutland, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Death: 4 Mar 1995, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

The 1910 Federal Census shows Emma living with her mother, her brother Christian, and sister Rosa in Princeton, White Co., Indiana. The 1920 Census shows her living with her sister Lydia and her husband and children.

Other Events:

• Alternate Place of Birth: Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1900, Rutland, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1925
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Louisa County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Apostolic Christian Cemetery

Lydia married Samuel Kupferschmid 26 Aug 1908, White County, Indiana, USA. Samuel (son of Christian Kupferschmid and Maria Hauter) was born 10 Nov 1882, Gridley, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 29 May 1962; was buried , Huron Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 32245631
• Race: White
• SSN issued: Indiana, USA
• Name: Mary
• Social Security Number: 306-70-7837
• Residence: 1900, Rutland, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens; Devotion Section

Died:
Rensselaer Health Care Services

Marie married Charles C Schott 31 Dec 1914, White County, Indiana, USA. Charles (son of Philip John Schott and Regina Gramm) was born 23 Oct 1890, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA; died 10 Nov 1969, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Race: Caucasian
• Race: White
• SSN issued: Indiana, USA
• Social Security Number: 306-40-5102
• Residence: 1900, Rutland, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, La Porte, Indiana; Age: 27
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Died:
Age: 67

Samuel married Ardena Noll 14 Feb 1933, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA. Ardena (daughter of George T Noll and Bessie Rockhill) was born 4 Aug 1910, Indiana, USA; died 4 May 1978, LaFayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Christopher — Ethel L Wahl. Ethel (daughter of John Abraham Wahl and Sarah Shew) was born 3 Dec 1892, Indiana, USA; died 28 Dec 1984, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Albert registered for the draft for WWI on June 5, 1917. At the time, he was living at 215 Hill St., Elgin, Illinois. He was employed as a watchmaker for the Elgin National Watch Company. Albert was single at the time. He objected to the draft because of his religious convictions. He said he was a member of the Apostloic Christian Church. His description on his draft card shows him to have been of medium build and height, with blue eyes and black hair. It also says that he had a physical disability. Albert died one year later. (Ill. Death Certificate #0027637.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 5, Lot 8, Space 22

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Gustave was the son of Fred W and Maria (Mary) Obenland Preiss. He was born in Elgin, Illinois on Feb. 20, 1900. Gustave filled out his WWI Draft Registration card on Sept. 12, 1918. He was living at 215 Hill Ave. in Elgin at the time. Gustave worked as a clerk for Ackerman Brothers, at 164 Milwaukee, in Elgin. His draft registration said that Gustave was of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair. The 1920 Census was taken on January 6th. Gustave was living with his parents at the time. He would die just a month later. Gustave died of a ruptured appendix, as per one of his nieces. The date was Sept. 15, 1920. He was only 20 years old. His Illinois State Death Certificate is #0040634

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 5, Lot 8, Space 25

Other Events:

• SSN issued: Illinois, USA
• Social Security Number: 330-03-6571
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Emily died at the age of 95 in Elgin, Illinois, where she had lived her entire life. She was the daughter of Fred W. and Maria (Mary) Obenland Priess, who were both born in Germany. Emily was one of 5 children born to Fred and Mary. All of their children were born in Elgin. Emily was born on April 18, 1901. Emily had worked for the Elgin National Watch factory prior to retiring. She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. Emily never married and had no children.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 4, Lot 252, Space 12

Died:
Apostolic Christian Resthaven Nursing Home

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Henry was the son of Fred W. and Maria Caroline Obenland Preiss. His parents were both born in Germany. Henry registered for the draft for WWI the same day his brother Albert did. (June 5, 1918.) At the time, Henry worked for A.C. Barclay of Elgin, Illinois. His draft card shows that he had gray eyes and black hair. Henry worked in the hardware store in Elgin. Quite possibly it was the A.C Barclay store mentioned on his draft card. He married Rosa Grimm on Oct. 5, 1930 in Elgin, Illinois. The couple had 7 children: Warren, born July 5, 1931; Virginia, born Oct. 27, 1933; Janet; Charlott, born May 9, 1939; Suzann; Cynthia; and Diane. All of Henry's children are alive as of Sept., 2008, with the exception of Warren. He passed away Dec. 7, 1978 and is buried in Morning Side Cemetery, Dubois, PA. Henry worked in a hardware store while his wife kept house for the family. His daughter Charlott said that he was a "laid back" kind of guy. Henry died in his home in Elgin, Illinois due to a cerebral thrombosis. He was on his way upstairs to bed when it happened and he fell down the stairs.

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 4, Lot 252, Space 6

Died:
at home

Henry married Rosa Grimm 5 Oct 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Rosa was born 4 Jun 1906, Dundee, Kane, County, Illinois, USA; died 4 Dec 1967; was buried Dec 1967, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
• Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 5, Lot 8, Space 13

Gladys married George Lester Vierling 16 Aug 1964, Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, USA. George (son of William Vierling and Lisette Randolph) was born 24 Apr 1902, Fremont, Iowa, USA; died 20 Oct 1975; was buried Oct 1975, Huron Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alternate Place of Birth: Wolcott, White County, Indiana, USA; He used this on his military registrations and it was in his obituary, but his birth certificate states West Point Township, White County, IN
• Associations: Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; member of the Apostolic Church
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 58570497
• Race: White
• SSN issued: Iowa, USA
• Occupation: Kingston, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA; farmer
• Residence: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Social Security Number: 485-10-7318
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
• _MILT: 4 Mar 1943, Camp Dodge, Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, USA
• Residence: 31 May 1949, Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; Age: 37
• _FUN: 4 Jan 2002, Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; Apostolic Church

Notes:

Herbert Lewis Kupferschmid, age 89, of Mediapolis, died Tuesday, Jan 1, 2002, at the Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mediapolis. The son of Samuel and Lydia Viellieber Kupferschmid, he was born March 22, 1912, at Walcott, Ind. On Jan 22, 1949, he married Virginia Helenthal at Burlington. He was a farmer, farming in the Kingston community. He was a member of the Oakville Apostolic Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of Mediapolis; one son, Gary Kupferschmid and his wife Chris of Mediapolis; two grandchildren, one sister, Gladys Vierling of Mediapolis; one brother, Melvin Kupferschmid of Sequeim, Wash.; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Ada Drasil, Ella Reeser and Florence Davidson; and one brother, Ralph.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, Jan 4, from the Oakville Apostolic Christian Church with the Ministers of the church officiating. Interment will follow at the Apostolic Church Cemetery.

Visitation is Thursday afternoon at the Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis where the family will meet with friends from 6:30 - 8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials for the Oakville Apostolic Church or the Mediapolis Community Ambulance Service.

The Morning Sun News-Herald
Morning Sun, IA
3 Jan 2002

Buried:
Apostolic Christian Cemetery

Died:
Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center

Herbert married Virginia L Hellenthal (daughter of Joseph John Hellenthal and Emma Catherine Wiegard) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Associations: member of Alpha Delta Cappa Sorority
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 93211294
• Race: White
• Graduation: Abt 1936, Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; Huron High School
• Graduation: Abt 1940, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, USA; Wester Illinois Teachers College
• Last Residence: Dec 1993, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA; 2925 Sunnyside Dr.

Notes:

Buried:
Apostolic Christian Cemetery

Died:
Burilington Medical Center; Age: 75

Ada married Charles E Drasil 15 Jul 1949, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _FUN: 26 Sep 1989, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA; Lunning Chapel

Notes:

Buried:
Apostolic Christian Cemetery

Died:
Burlington Medical Center

Ella married Esral M Reeser 27 Dec 1941, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA. Esral (son of David Reeser and Ellen B Miller) was born 26 Apr 1907, Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho, USA; died 8 Aug 1987, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA; was buried 11 Aug 1987, Huron Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 32246646
• SSN issued: Iowa, USA
• Social Security Number: 485-09-9541
• Residence: 1 Jan 1925, Louisa County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery

Florence — Living Davidson. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 124580353
• _FUN: 7 Feb 2014, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, USA; St Augustine Catholic Church

Notes:

Alternate date and place of marriage: 24 Sep 1943, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. This is from Marjorie's obituary. The one I'm using is from the Marion County, Indiana marriage records.


Buried:
Mount Calvary Cemetery

Died:
Jasper County Hospital

Marjorie married Leon Eugene Primeau 24 Sep 1942, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Leon (son of Ernest Primeau and Angelina Lavigne) was born 12 Jun 1915, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died 4 Mar 1960. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 106268972
• _FUN: 1 Mar 2013, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA; Soller-Baker Chapel, Pastor Dan Sager officiating

Notes:

Buried:
Spring Vale Cemetery

Died:
St. Elizabeth Hospital East

Sandra married Richard Leon Chew, Sr. 2 Apr 1966. Richard (son of Joshua S Chew and Madge V Hendryx) was born 12 Feb 1937, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA; died 4 Jan 1993, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA; was buried 7 Jan 1993, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Race: White

Notes:

Died:
Age: 90

Wiladene — Unknown Rice. [Group Sheet]

Gladys — Unknown Land. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Officer, US Army
• Retired: from the US Army as a Command Sgt. Major
• Social Security Number: 343-24-4301

Notes:

Buried:
Morningside Cemetery

Warren — Living Woodward. [Group Sheet]

Diane — John Mikitson. John was born , California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Living — Living Schock. [Group Sheet]

Suzann — Oscar Bjork. [Group Sheet]