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     Emma Teresa Homer was born on 2 July 1877 at Chipmunk, Cattaraugus Co., NY; daughter of Jacob Lee and Sabina (Raish) Homer.¹ She married John A. Lauser in 1898.² Emma Teresa Homer died on 6 February 1956 at Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY, at age 78. She was buried in February 1956 at Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., NY, Findagrave #69982695.

     Martha Homer married George Davenport.

     Wallace J. Hommerding was born on 7 November 1931 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He died on 13 May 1996 at Cook Co., IL, at age 64. He was buried in May 1996 at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #198547309.

     Malissa E. Honaker married William James Kendrick.

     Abraham B. Honecker was born in December 1852 at Ohio.¹ He married Leah Rohrbacher circa 1877.¹ Abraham B. Honecker lived on 11 June 1900 at 1200 Pearl Street, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Police clerk.¹ He died in 1921. He was buried in 1921 at Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Findagrave #135950449.

     Mildred I. Honecker was born in March 1884 at Cuyahoga Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham B. Honecker and Leah Rohrbacher.¹ Mildred I. Honecker married Judson Paul Lamb, son of Rev. Judson Hunter Lamb and Anna Gravett, on 11 October 1910 at Cuyahoga Co., OH, Ceremony by Rev. Dan F. Bradley.

     Barbara Honegger married Hans Hess, son of Jacob Hess and Anna Egli, on 23 February 1640/41.

     Bertha Honn was born in March 1880 at Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹

     Delbert Honn was born in January 1893 at Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹

     Deward Honn was born in October 1872 at Johnson Co., KS.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹ Deward Honn married Fannie (?) circa 1897.²

     Edwin Honn was born in July 1874 at Johnson Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹

     Joseph Honn was born in November 1846 at Indiana 1870 census says Illinois; later ones "Indiana."^1,2,3
Note: Probably was the son of Joseph and Sophia Hann, found in the 1860 census of Kelso Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana. This Joseph Hann Jr. had a brother Jacob two years older. A matching Jacob Honn is found in the Kansas censuses not far distant from Johnson County where Joseph Honn lived. DLB 2010. He married Clarinda Glover, daughter of Boyd Glover and Rosanna Sonner, before 29 July 1870, 11 children born to the marriage, 9 living as of 1900 census.^1,3

     Joseph Honn Jr. was born in August 1878 at Johnson Co., KS.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹ Joseph Honn Jr. married Mary K. (?) circa 1906.³

     Laura Honn was born in August 1886 at Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹

     Oral E. Honn was born circa 1907 at Johnson Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Joseph Honn Jr. and Mary K. (?)¹

     Raymond Honn was born circa 1909 at Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Joseph Honn Jr. and Mary K. (?)¹

     Rosa Honn was born circa 1877 at Johnson Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹

     Honn was born in October 1884 at Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹

     Honn was born in November 1882 at Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Joseph Honn and Clarinda Glover.¹

     Horton Honsaker married Lucy Russell Guerrant, daughter of William Rowlett Guerrant and Lucy Amanda Guerrant. Horton Honsaker was born on 27 December 1897 at California.¹ He died in October 1970 at Altadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 72.¹

     Carolyn Jeanne Honts was born on 17 January 1938 at Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Lester Willard Honts Sr. and Anita Gwendolyn Little.¹ Carolyn Jeanne Honts married Donald Ray Baumann, son of Gottlieb William Baumann and Marguerite Louise Hopkins, in 1955. Carolyn Jeanne Honts married Clifford L. Norman. Carolyn Jeanne Honts died on 5 July 2014 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA, at age 76

Obituary:

Jeanne Norman, 76

of Melcher-Dallas
No services are planned at this time.

Memorials:
Melcher-Dallas and/or Columbia Rescue Units

Jeanne is survived by her husband, Cliff Norman of Melcher-Dallas; her children: Debbie Caikoski of Melcher-Dallas, Terry Baumann of Des Moines, Randy Baumann of Indianola, Kim (Joe) Bowers of Melcher-Dallas, and Scott Baumann of Orlando, Florida; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; and four siblings: Shirley, Sharon, Charlotte, and Mike.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Anita Honts, and two siblings Gwen and Gary.

She was buried in July 2014 at Dallas Cemetery, Melcher-Dallas, Marion Co., IA, Findagrave #210441415.

     Charlotte Ann Honts was born on 11 December 1939 at Polk Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Lester Willard Honts Sr. and Anita Gwendolyn Little.¹ Charlotte Ann Honts married Jack Eugene Nichols, son of Hugh Alvin Nichols and Marguerite Erma Coon. Charlotte Ann Honts died on 26 July 2019 at Woodward, Dallas Co., IA, at age 79

Obituary:

Charlotte Ann Nichols, 79, of Woodward, Iowa went to be with her Savior, husband and daughter on Friday, July 26, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 1st at Ankeny Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 4208 N Ankeny Blvd. Visitation will be at 3:00 pm followed by the celebration of life service at 4:00 pm.

Charlotte was born December 11, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lester and Anita (Little) Honts. She was one of seven brothers and sisters. She married the love of her life Jack Nichols in 1959 and they lived in Des Moines until 1999.

Charlotte was a hardworking, loving mother and grandmother who adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her faith in Jesus and unconditional love were evident to all. She took great pride in cooking and gardening. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and traveling with her family. Charlotte loved animals, especially her dogs Lucy and Kai.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbi Cheek of Woodward, Iowa, her son, Rick (Jodie) Nichols of Orlando, Florida; six grandchildren: Jennifer (Dave) Fuqua, Michael (Emily) Klingensmith, Brandon (Katelyn) Cheek, Nathan Nichols, Allycia Nichols and Annalea Nichols; two great grandchildren: Drake Klingensmith and Vivienne Cheek. She was preceded in death by her mother Anita Little Honts, husband Jack and daughter Cheryl Klingensmith.

     Fern J. Honts was born on 16 November 1899 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.¹ She was the daughter of James Edgar Honts and Josephine Gertrude Voss.¹ Fern J. Honts married Robert Waggoner Hamsher, son of Harry E. Hamsher and Birdie M. Waggoner. Fern J. Honts died on 8 January 1987 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 87. She was buried in January 1987 at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Gary Lester Honts was born on 16 January 1939 at Iowa.¹ He was the son of Lester Willard Honts Sr. and Anita Gwendolyn Little.¹ Gary Lester Honts died on 20 August 2009 at Polk Co., IA, at age 70.

     Gweneta L. Honts was born on 29 March 1936 at Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Lester Willard Honts Sr. and Anita Gwendolyn Little.¹ Gweneta L. Honts died on 6 April 2012 at Mercer Co., MO, at age 76.

     Harry Honts was born on 8 February 1878 at Wapello, Louisa Co., IA, WW I draft registration.¹ He was the son of Henry Honts and Anna Jane Pfeifer.¹ Harry Honts married Sarah Alice Lord, daughter of Jeremiah Richard Lord and Lillie Mae Knickerbocker, on 27 November 1911 at Clinton, Henry Co., MO. Harry Honts died on 4 December 1959 at Morning Sun, Louisa Co., IA, at age 81 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Wapello Republican
December 10, 1959

Honts Rites Held Wednesday

Morning Sun - Funeral services for Harry Honts, 81, who died at his home here Sunday were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Pierce Funeral Home. Rev. Virgil Ellott officiated and burial was in Columbus City cemetery.

Mr. Honts was born hear Wapello Feb. 8, 1878 the son of Henry and Anna Piper (Pfeifer) Honts. He lived in Louisa county most of his life.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Opal Colton of Columbus Junction, who died in Oct. 1958.

Mr. Honts is survived by his widow Laura (Hall) and the following children:
Mrs Ella Robertson, Lucas; Mrs. Marie Sherman, Silvia, Ill; Roy Honts, Clinton; Lester Honts, Des Moines; Mrs. Ozella Garrett, Detroit, Mich; and Richard Honts, Bettendorf.

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Harry married first to Myrtle Inez Hupp. They were the parents of three: Ella, Marie, and Roy Honts.

He and Myrtle divorced, and Harry married Sarah Lord about 1914.

After Sarah's death, Harry married third to Laura Priscilla Hall.

He was buried in December 1959 at Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus City, Louisa Co., IA.

     Henry Honts was born on 14 November 1845 at Morgan Co., IN.¹ He began military service Civil War, Union Army. Enlisted in Co. "H", 83rd Illinois Infantry, was transferred to Co. "I", 61st Illinois Infantry. Mustered out 8 SEP 1865 at Nashville, discharged 27 SEP 1865 at Camp Butler, near Springfield, IL. He married Anna Jane Pfeifer on 30 January 1873 at Louisa Co., IA. Henry Honts died on 7 February 1890 at Columbus City, Louisa Co., IA, at age 44. He was buried in February 1890 at Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus City, Louisa Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 82851925.

     James Edgar Honts was born on 6 July 1870 at Louisa Co., IA.¹ He married Josephine Gertrude Voss circa 1896.¹ James Edgar Honts died on 14 January 1914 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 43.

     Note: Lester Honts family details provided by Deborah Ciakoski. Lester Willard Honts Sr. was born on 6 February 1913 at Columbus Junction, Louisa Co., IA. He was the son of Harry Honts and Sarah Alice Lord. Lester Willard Honts Sr. married Anita Gwendolyn Little, daughter of William Walter Little and Anna Gertrude Malin.¹ Lester Willard Honts Sr. married Geraldine J. Bishop, daughter of William Edward Bishop and Mary Ellen Shannon, on 19 March 1947 at Parsonage, Capitol Heights Methodist Church, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. Clarence E. Olson, pastor of the Capitol Heights Methodist Church. Geraldine was first married to a Kontos, according to (a) the marriage record and (b) the 1946 Des Moines city directory, in which she is listed as Mrs. Geraldine Kontos. The name and fate of her first husband is unknown. DLB 2020. Lester Willard Honts Sr. died on 31 January 1999 at Wessex House, Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, at age 85

Obituary:

Services for Lester W. Honts, Sr., 85 of Anniston will be today at 3 P.M. at Noble Street Baptist Church with Rev. George Smitherman officiating. Entombment will be in Maple Grove Mausoleum. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Honts died Sunday at Wessex House of Jacksonville.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Honts of Anniston; a son Les W. Honts of Alexandria, a brother Richard Honts of Costa Rica; a grandchild Jonathan Honts and two great grandchildren Kortney Honts and Mathew Honts.

Mr. Honts, a native of Columbus Junction, Iowa, was a resident of Anniston for the past 12 years. He was retired from Thermagas in Des Moines, Iowa.

Donations may be made to a favorite charity.

He was buried in February 1999 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, Findagrave #162539379.

     Michael James Honts was born on 22 November 1945 at Polk Co., IA. He was the son of Lester Willard Honts Sr. and Anita Gwendolyn Little. Michael James Honts began military service Vietnam War Era service, U.S. Air Force, known service locations Shreveport and Sacramento. He lived in 1985 at Rancho Cordova, Sacramento Co., CA. He lived in 1987 at Bossier City, Bossier Par., LA. He lived in 1989 at Beach Park, Lake Co., IL. He died in 2015 at Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.