Grace Nellie Obenland
1915 - 2005 (89 years)1. Grace Nellie Obenland was born 27 Dec 1915, Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 13 Sep 2005, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; was buried 17 Sep 2005, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1930, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: Mar 2003, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Notes:
Buried:
Floral Hill Cemetery; Lot 45, Block A
Died:
Vermillion Manor Nursing HomeGrace married Roy M. Houser, Sr. 10 Jan 1939, Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana, USA. Roy (son of George W Houser and Isadora Lattimore) was born 17 Feb 1901, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 27 Aug 1982, Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USA; was buried 31 Aug 1982, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Grace married Andrew DeVore NEVER MARRIED. (son of Charles Devore) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 5. Betty JoAnn Obenland was born 23 Feb 1936, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 26 Mar 2003, Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota, USA; was buried 2003, Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota, USA.
- 6. Nellie Marie Obenland was born 18 Apr 1934, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 12 Oct 2009, Saint Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Fred Houser, Sr (1.Grace1) Fred — Ruth Gilpin. [Group Sheet]
Children:
3. Margaret Houser (1.Grace1) Margaret — Wayne Clayborn. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Wayne Clayborn
- 10. Dolly Clayborn
- 11. Tammy Clayborn
- 12. Robert Clayborn
- 13. Terry Clayborn
4. Roy M. Houser, Jr. (1.Grace1) Roy — Nancy Unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Unknown Houser
5. Betty JoAnn Obenland (1.Grace1) was born 23 Feb 1936, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 26 Mar 2003, Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota, USA; was buried 2003, Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota, USA. Other Events:
- Alternate Place of Birth: Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
- Associations: Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota, USA; Sherburn Assembly of God Worship Center
- Find A Grave Memorial Number: 51698556
- Hobbies: needlework, crocheting, puzzles, playing Yahtzee and going camping.
- Name: Betty Jo Ann Obenlend
- _FUN: 31 Mar 2003, Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota, USA; Sherburn Assembly of God Regional Worship Center; Rev Steven Nordyke officiating.
Notes:
Betty's father was a married man named Andrew DeVore. His wife was sick so they hired Grace to be their housekeeper. Grace had two daughters out-of-wedlock with Mr. DeVore: Betty and Nellie Marie.
Her obituary reads as follows:
The funeral for Betty JoAnn (Mrs. Marlyn) Carlson of Sherburn, mother of Denise Martinson of Owatonna, was held Monday, March 31 at Sherburn Assembly of God Regional Worship Center in Sherburn. The Rev. Steven Nordyke officiated. Burial was at the Sherburn Cemetery. Mrs. Carlson died on Wednesday morning, March 26, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester. She was 67.
Betty Obenland was born on Feb. 23, 1936, in Danville, Ill., daughter of Andrew DeVore and Grace (Obenland) Houser. She received her education in Hoopston, Ill. On June 7, 1980, she married to Marlyn Carlson at Sherburn Assembly of God Church. After their marriage, they lived in Sherburn. Mrs. Carlson was a homemaker. She was employed at Univac in Jackson and later did daycare for various families in the Sherburn area. Mrs. Carlson was a member of the Sherburn Assembly of God Worship Center. She enjoyed her pets, dogs, Lucy and Lady, doing needlework, crocheting, puzzles, playing Yahtzee and going camping.
Betty Carlson is survived by her husband, Maryln; nine daughters, Vicky (and Doug) Wilson of Powell, Wyo., Janice (and Gary) Metz of Mt. Horeb, Wis., Denise (and Gary) Martinson of Owatonna, Nellie (and David) Pratt of Tucson, Ariz., Brenda (and Jim) Harris, Avondale, Ariz., Marsha (and Bob) Boers, Tempe, Ariz., Sandy Carlson of Sherburn, Connie (and Rod) Hinz of Granada, Valerie (and Randy) Stafford of Wells; her mother, Grace Houser of Danville, Ill.; a sister, Nellie Murphy of Minneapolis; two half brothers and a half sister; 25 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and a nephew.
Visitation was held Sunday, March 30 at the Kramer Family Funeral Home in Sherburn, and an hour prior to the services at the church.
The Owatonna People's Press
Owatonna, MN
12 April 2003
Buried:
Sherburn Cemetery; Lot 245, Section 2Betty married Marlyn Carlson [Group Sheet]
Betty — Living Bursell. (son of Donald Bursell and Mabel Unknown) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Living Bursell
- 16. Living Bursell
- 17. Living Bursell
- 18. Living Bursell
6. Nellie Marie Obenland (1.Grace1) was born 18 Apr 1934, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 12 Oct 2009, Saint Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: Mar 2003, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Notes:
Nellie's father was a married man named Andrew DeVore. Grace was their housekeeper during that time. Grace had two daughters out-of-wedlock with Mr. DeVore: Nellie Marie and Betty JoAnn.
Nellie married Harold James Murphy, Sr 7 Dec 1968, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; divorced 10 Aug 1978, Martin County, Minnesota, USA. Harold was born 27 Nov 1928; died 9 Feb 2003, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Harold James Murphy, Jr was born 10 Sep 1969; died 17 Mar 1986, Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, USA.
- 20. Wendy Lynn Murphy DeVore
Generation: 3
7. Fred Houser, Jr. (2.Fred2, 1.Grace1) 8. Unknown Houser (2.Fred2, 1.Grace1) 9. Wayne Clayborn (3.Margaret2, 1.Grace1) 10. Dolly Clayborn (3.Margaret2, 1.Grace1) 11. Tammy Clayborn (3.Margaret2, 1.Grace1) 12. Robert Clayborn (3.Margaret2, 1.Grace1) 13. Terry Clayborn (3.Margaret2, 1.Grace1) 14. Unknown Houser (4.Roy2, 1.Grace1) 15. Living Bursell (5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Douglas D Wilson. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Living Wilson
- 22. Living Wilson
- 23. Andrew Wilson
16. Living Bursell (5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Living Martinson. (son of Ronald Melvin Martinson and Dolores Lorraine Thompson) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Living Martinson
- 25. Living Martinson
- 26. Living Martinson
- 27. Living Martinson
17. Living Bursell (5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Living Metz. (son of Joseph Peter Metz and Patricia Ann Beach) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Living Matz
- 29. Living Matz
- 30. Living Metz
- 31. Living Metz
- 32. Living Metz
18. Living Bursell (5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Living Pratt. (son of Richard David Pratt and Virginia Berdine Johnson) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Living Pratt
- 34. Living Pratt
- 35. Living Pratt
- 36. Living Pratt
19. Harold James Murphy, Jr (6.Nellie2, 1.Grace1) was born 10 Sep 1969; died 17 Mar 1986, Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, USA. Notes:
Minnesota State Death Certificate #031529.
Died:
Suicide20. Wendy Lynn Murphy DeVore (6.Nellie2, 1.Grace1)
Generation: 4
21. Living Wilson (15.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — John Dryke. [Group Sheet]
22. Living Wilson (15.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Josiah Beck. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Josiah Beck
Living — Josiah Unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Josiah Unknown
23. Andrew Wilson (15.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Other Events:
- Name: Andy
24. Living Martinson (16.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Unknown Murphy. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 39. Christen Murphy
Living married James Nogle NEVER MARRIED. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Living Nogle
25. Living Martinson (16.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) 26. Living Martinson (16.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Living Lewis. (son of Michael Lewis and Laurie Radke) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Living Lewis
- 42. Living Lewis
27. Living Martinson (16.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) 28. Living Matz (17.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) 29. Living Matz (17.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) 30. Living Metz (17.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) 31. Living Metz (17.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Living Unknown. [Group Sheet]
32. Living Metz (17.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Living McAlexander. [Group Sheet]
33. Living Pratt (18.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living — Living Lamb. (daughter of Roy Lamb and Diane Unknown) [Group Sheet]
34. Living Pratt (18.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) 35. Living Pratt (18.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) 36. Living Pratt (18.Living3, 5.Betty2, 1.Grace1) Living married Shaughn Michael Landauer (son of Michael Landauer and Lynn Whitman) [Group Sheet]