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     Joyce Henrietta Hecker was born on 19 February 1953 at Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA. She was the daughter of Edwin Charles Hecker and Dotty Marilyn Musmaker. Joyce Henrietta Hecker lived in 1978 at Reseda, Los Angeles Co., CA. She lived in 1992 at Oak Park, Ventura Co., CA. She lived in 1998 at Agoura Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA. She died on 26 January 2002 at Woodland Hills, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 48

Obituary – Ventura County Star, Ventura County, California; Thursday, 31 JAN 2002, page B7 (Newspapers.com):

Agoura Hills

Joyce H. Bloomer
Joyce H. Bloomer, 48, of Agoura Hills passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Woodland Hills.

Joyce was born on Feb. 19, 1953, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and had been a resident of Agoura Hills for 20 years. Joyce enjoyed her life and was a true Renaissance woman. She enjoyed cooking, reading, needlework and especially traveling. She was an appraiser for 22 years for the State Department of Real Estate, and continued to nurture and cherish the many friendships that she made over the years. Her most intimate and warm moments were spent with her family and friends.

Joyce was able to spend 23 wonderful years with her husband, Nap. Her children, husband and family were the center of her life; she truly loved being a mom. She also loved music and was a (sic) accomplished cellist. Joyce played for 20 years and performed for 10 years. She played with the American Youth Symphony under the direction of Mehli Mehta. Mehli Mehta is the father and mentor of one of the world’s greatest conductors, Zubin Mehta. Thirty-three years ago he created the American Youth Symphony to prepare young musicians to become the professional musicians of tomorrow. Nearly 100 of his students have gone on to playing world class orchestras throughout the world. She was also a member of the Chamber Music Ensemble. She opened her heart, her home and her life to all who were fortunate enough to call her “friend” and will be greatly missed by many.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Napoleon “Nap”; her two sons, Raymond Charles and Ryan Reid; her parents, Edwin and Marilyn Hecker; her sister, Judith Angius; and her brothers, Hugh Hecker and Jim Hecker.

Memorial contributions may be made for Joyce’s children, Ryan and Raymond Bloomer, Account 1001081791, Wells Fargo Bank, 5770 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA 91362.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Westminister (sic) Presbyterian Church, Westlake Village. There will be a private interment at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks, Westlake Village.

She was buried in 2002 at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #133736481.

     Mamie Hecker was born circa 1889 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Roy A. Kitzmiller, son of Resin Franklin Lee Kitzmiller and Lavina Greenwood, on 17 January 1915 at Cook Co., IL. Mamie Hecker and Roy A. Kitzmiller were divorced circa 5 November 1916; Newspaper article -- Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Sunday, November 5, 1915; Page 10 (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Mamie Kitzmiller used to beat up Roy, her husband, so he got a divorce.

     Bert Heckett married Margaret Schwab, daughter of Wilhelm Schwab and Emma Rumpf. Bert Heckett died in 1972.

     Christian Heckle married Catherine Whipkey.

     Sophie Heckle was born on 24 July 1859 at Erie, Erie Co., PA. She was the daughter of Christian Heckle and Catherine Whipkey. Sophie Heckle married Samuel Stewart Grove, son of Augustus Grove and Margaret Ellen Donaldson. Sophie Heckle died on 25 March 1944 at Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 84. She was buried in March 1944 at Kirkland Cemetery, King Co., WA.

     Abraham Heckler was the son of Jacob Heckler and Barbara Delp.¹ Abraham Heckler lived at Franconia Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He married Magdalena Price, daughter of Rev. William W. Price and Mary Reiff.¹

     Amanda Heckler was born on 21 August 1852 at Lower Salford Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Heckler and Magdalena Price.¹ Amanda Heckler married Samuel G. Bergey, son of Henry H. Bergey and Barbara Godshall. Amanda Heckler died on 17 December 1877 at age 25.¹

     Clarence H. Heckler married Gertrude L. Windle, daughter of William Windle and Susan B. Baker. Clarence H. Heckler was born circa 1869 at Kansas Father born Pennsylvania, mother born Canada, per 1910 census info.¹ He died on 30 May 1940.

     Jacob Heckler was the son of Peter Heckler and Sarah Detwiler.¹ Jacob Heckler married Barbara Delp.¹

     Mary G. Heckler was born circa 1901 at Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence H. Heckler and Gertrude L. Windle.

     Peter Heckler was the son of Georg Hechler and Christianna Freed.¹ Peter Heckler married Sarah Detwiler.¹

     Ruth S. Heckler was born circa 1905 at Garfield Co. (probably), OK.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence H. Heckler and Gertrude L. Windle.

     Wayne Heckler was born. He was the son of Clarence H. Heckler and Gertrude L. Windle. Wayne Heckler died in August 1941.

     Adam Heckman married Amanda Jane Myers.

     Anna Margaretha Heckman was born on 1 January 1758 at Kreidersville, Northampton Co., PA. She married Johann Anthony Kleppinger, son of Johann Georg Klöppinger and Anna Margretha Schreiner, circa 1776 at Northampton Co. (probably), PA. Anna Margaretha Heckman died on 15 September 1812 at Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA, at age 54. She was buried in September 1812 at Old German Cemetery, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA, Headstone gives surname "Kloppinger". Inscription:

"She lived a married life of 29 years, 2 months, and 18 days, and had 9 sons and 5 daughters."

     Anna Maria Margaret Heckman was born in 1738 at Rothenberg, Hessen. She married Johann Adam Hambscher on 7 November 1758 at Red Hill, Montgomery Co., PA. Anna Maria Margaret Heckman died circa 1819 at Allen Twp., Northampton Co., PA.

     Arthur Huber Heckman was born circa 1904 at Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of James Montgomery Heckman and Emma K. Huber.¹

     Avis Heckman was born on 14 September 1914 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John Price Heckman and Ruth Estella Sheller.

     Bruce Stouffer Heckman was born circa 1908 at Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of James Montgomery Heckman and Emma K. Huber.¹

     Charles E. Heckman was born circa 1916 at Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of James Montgomery Heckman and Emma K. Huber.¹

     Rev. Clarence C. Heckman was born on 8 November 1899. He was the son of Rev. John Heckman and Harriet E. Price. Occupation: Minister, elected to ministry 20 SEP 1922 in 1926 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.¹ Rev. Clarence C. Heckman lived in 1926 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.²

     Eldon Sheller Heckman was born on 15 November 1909 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John Price Heckman and Ruth Estella Sheller. Eldon Sheller Heckman died on 22 September 1989 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 79.²

     James Montgomery Heckman was born circa 1879 at Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Adam Heckman and Amanda Jane Myers.¹ James Montgomery Heckman married Emma K. Huber, daughter of John H. Huber and Anna Mary Stouffer, on 4 November 1902 at Franklin Co., PA.

     John Heckman married Lavina Moyer.

     Occupation: Farmer and minister.¹ Rev. John Heckman was Church of the Brethren.¹
Note: Elected to the ministry Sept 19, 1886 at Sabetha Kansas. Ordained July 4, 1899 as Elder. Church of the Brethren. He was born on 24 June 1863 at Bond Co., IL. He was the son of John Heckman and Lavina Moyer. Rev. John Heckman married Harriet E. Price, daughter of John W. Price and Nancy Rowland, on 8 January 1885 at Ogle Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
Heckman, John (S/O John) Price, Harriet E (D/O John & Nancy) Ogle 1/8/1885 1/ 6683. Rev. John Heckman lived in 1926 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.¹

     John E. Heckman married Ella E. Huber, daughter of John H. Huber and Anna Mary Stouffer, on 26 June 1902.

     John Price Heckman was Church of the Brethren. He was born on 11 August 1887 at Sabetha, Nemaha Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Rev. John Heckman and Harriet E. Price. John Price Heckman married Ruth Estella Sheller, daughter of Henry S. Sheller and Emma Gallagher, on 13 January 1908, Ceremony performed by Rev. Leroy Gallagher.¹ Occupation: Farmer, Polo, Illinois in 1926.

     Kenneth Wayne Heckman was born on 18 August 1911 at Cerro Gordo, Piatt Co., IL, WW II draft registration. He married Josephine Evelyn Topliff on 12 March 1935 at Los Angeles Co., CA. Kenneth Wayne Heckman lived on 16 October 1940 at Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA, WW II draft registration, employed at Lockheed Aircraft. He died on 22 January 1962 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 50.

     Mary Heckman was born on 21 June 1894.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. John Heckman and Harriet E. Price. Mary Heckman married Dorsey S. Blough on 14 February 1914.¹ Mary Heckman died in August 1984 at Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA (probably), at age 90.²

     Nancy Ruth Heckman was born on 8 April 1890 at Sabetha, Nemaha Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. John Heckman and Harriet E. Price. Nancy Ruth Heckman married Charles William Slifer, son of Theodore Slifer and Mary (?), on 7 January 1908, Ceremony by Rev. John Heckman (father of the bride.)¹ Nancy Ruth Heckman lived on 5 January 1920 at 503 Golden Street, Buffalo, Ogle Co., IL.² She and Charles William Slifer were divorced before 3 April 1930. Nancy Ruth Heckman died on 14 January 1981 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 90. She was Church of the Brethren.