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     Martha M. Kocher was born on 24 December 1876.¹ She was the daughter of James D. Kocher and Emma Boyer.¹ Martha M. Kocher married Rev. Caleb T. Weidner, son of Rev. William Weidner and Lydia Gilbert, on 22 September 1897, Ceremony by Rev. William Weidner (father of the groom.)¹

     Margaretha Kock was born circa 1801. She married Peter Stichler.

     Charles Koegler married Rose Lee Reed, daughter of James Commodore Reed and Myra Maybelle Shirley.

     Ruth Koegler married Edward Drewitt. Ruth Koegler married Roy Robinson. Ruth Koegler was born on 30 June 1894 at Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Koegler and Rose Lee Reed. Ruth Koegler married Ralph Arthur Walt, son of George Albert Walt and Mary Jane O'Hara, on 20 September 1911. Ruth Koegler died in 1979 at Elko, Elko Co., NV. She was buried in 1979 at Burns Memorial Garden, Elko, Elko Co., NV, Findagrave #80327432.

     Caroline Koehl was born in October 1867 at Iowa.¹ She married John Edmund Mullinex on 26 July 1888 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Ceremony by W. F. Kirkpatrick, J.P. Caroline Koehl died in 1943. She was buried in 1943 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #43518322.

     Barbara E. Koehler was born in 1862 at Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. She married Heinrich Young on 11 April 1882. Barbara E. Koehler died on 12 November 1894 at Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

     Myrtle A. Koehler married John Rich on 29 March 1895 at Madison Co., IN.

     Orville J. Koehler was born on 13 March 1910 at Trenton, Clinton Co., IL. He married Calpurnia Mae Caesar on 18 November 1949 at Waterloo, Monroe Co., IL. Orville J. Koehler died on 27 December 1994 at Trenton, Clinton Co., IL, at age 84. He was buried at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, St. Clair Co., IL, Findagrave #163402995.

     Othelia May Koehler was also known as "Tillie". She was born on 28 July 1906. She married Ernest Herbert Oliver, Tillie remarried to Murill T. Williams in 1954. Othelia May Koehler and Ernest Herbert Oliver were divorced before April 1940. Othelia May Koehler died on 4 December 1984 at Harris Co., TX, at age 78. She was buried in December 1984 at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, Findagrave #93430551.

     David George Koenig was born on 10 January 1927 at Saranac Lake, NY. He was the son of Rev. William Frank Koenig and Mary Naomi Carmichael. David George Koenig died on 15 June 2017 at Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 90.

     Rev. William Frank Koenig was born on 11 November 1897 at Billings, Christian Co., MO; son of Charles and Elizabeth (Rauch) Koenig.¹ He married Mary Naomi Carmichael, daughter of Rev. George Cobb Carmichael and Jessie Freemont Cost. Rev. William Frank Koenig lived on 16 May 1930 at Brighton, Franklin Co., NY, Presbyterian minister. Occupation: Pastor of the Logan Presbyterian Church during 1934 - May 1943 between 1934 and 1943 at Logan, Cache Co., UT. He died on 20 January 1957 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 59.

     Mary Gertrude Koeniger was born on 7 September 1891 at Madison Co., IN.¹ She married Jesse Levi Rozelle on 8 September 1908 at Anderson, Madison Co., IN. Mary Gertrude Koeniger died on 19 October 1963 at Madison Co., IN, at age 72. She was buried in October 1963 at Huntsville Cemetery, Fall Creek Twp., Madison Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 44281005.

     (?) Koepl married Anna Doris Armstrong, daughter of Irvin Leander Armstrong and Susan Ellen January.

     Caroline Koepp was born in 1854 at Wisconsin.¹ She married Frederick Ahlbrecht circa 1876.¹ Caroline Koepp died on 16 May 1949. She was buried in May 1949 at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, Wadena Co., MN, Find A Grave Memorial# 116826304.

     Mary Florence Koerner was born on 28 July 1922 at Logansport, Cass Co., IN. She was the daughter of William A. Koerner and Frances Fulton. Mary Florence Koerner married James Norman Newlon, son of Roscoe Ray Newlon and Mary Lucretia Payne, on 10 October 1942 at Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - The Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana; Monday, October 12, 1942; Page 5 (Newspapers.com)

Newlon and Koerner Nuptials Performed at Bride's Parents' Home
In a quiet ceremony solominized at 3:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the family residence, 1935 South Courtland Avenue, Miss Mary Florence Koerner, above, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Koerner, was united in marriage to James Norman Newlon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Newlon, 1311 South Washington street. The Rev. E. L. Gates, paster of the Main Street Methodist church, performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of the families and a few close friends.
The bride was lovely in a soldier blue street length dress, fashioned in princess style and trimmed with blue braid and silver bow buttons. Her brown pompadour hat had a small veil and other accessories also were in brown. She wore an orchid corsage.
Miss Evelyn Newlon, sister of the bridegroom, was the maid of honor, the bride's only attendant. She wore brown accessories with a brown street length dress, also made along princess lines and trimmed with a white collar. Her shoulder bouquet was yellow pompoms and yellow roses and her only jewlery was silver earrings, the gift of the bride.
The bridegroom and Charles E. Shearer Jr., who was best man, wore white chrysanthemum boutonnieres. Mr. Newlon's gift to his best man was a brown leather billfold.
Mrs. Koerner chose for her daughter's marriage a moss green crepe dress with which she wore brown accessories, while Mrs. Newlon accented her purple rayon jersey dress with black accessories.
Vows were exchanged before an improvised altar arranged between two large windows in the living room. Tall vases of yellow and bronze chrysanthemums and palms formed the setting. Following the ceremony, the bouquets were presented to Mr. and Mrs. John Masten of Coatsville, grandparents of the bridegroom, whose 48th wedding anniversary was on Saturday.
The newly married couple greeted their friends at a reception and wedding supper in the Duke Duchess room from 5 to 6 o'clock. The long tables, seating 25 guests, were centered with yellow and bronze mums and fall leaves, whitle the bridal table's centerpiece was a large three-tier cake. The wedding cake, beautifully decorated in blue and white icing, was topped with a minature bride and bridegroom.
The couple left immediately following the reception for a weekend trip, keeping their destination a secret. They returned to their new apartment, 915 1/2 South Armstrong street on Sunday night.
The bride was graduated from the Kokomo High school with the class of 1940 and is employed in the main office of the Continental Steel corporation. Mr. Newlon, who was also graduated from the Kokomo High school in 1940, is engaged in civil service work by the Austin Construction company.
Out-of-town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Thomas and Dick Micheles of Logansport; Mrs. Elmer Koerner of Marion; Miss Florence Koerner of Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Masten of Coatsville.

Note: Mr. and Mrs. John Masten were parents of Guilia F. (Masten) Newlon, second wife of Roscoe Ray Newlon. Gulia was the step-mother of James Norman Newlon, making her parents, step-grandparents.


Note: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kokomo, Indiana Tribune, Wednesday, March 27, 1968; Page 42 (Newspapers.com)

INCORPORATION
Newlon Metals Co., 115 W. Monroe, has filed articles of incorporation. It is in the wholesale and retail business in ferrous and nonferrous metals. There are 1,000 shares and directors are James N. Newlon, Mary F. Newlon and John E. Fell Jr.

     William A. Koerner was born on 7 October 1903 at Indiana. He married Frances Fulton. William A. Koerner died on 21 June 1972 at Logansport, Cass Co., IN, at age 68. He was buried in June 1972 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Cass Co., IN, Findagrave #34781833.

     Clarence Koester was born on 12 June 1918 at Cissna Park, Irogquois Co., IL. He married Viola Elizabeth Ann Engelbrecht on 30 April 1941 at Syracuse, Otoe Co., NE. Clarence Koester died on 9 June 2013 at Syracuse, Otoe Co., NE, at age 94

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Retired farmer and businessman, Clarence Koester, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse. Clarence was born to Fred and Anna (Seggebruch) Koester in Cissna Park, Illinois, on June 12, 1918. When Clarence was three, the family moved to Nebraska and settled on a farm northwest of Otoe. On April 30, 1941, Clarence married Viola Engelbrecht and the two of them raised their family, farmed and fed livestock on this same place for 40 years. In 1981 Clarence retired from farming and he and Vi moved to Syracuse where they built a new home and a warehouse for their Koester Seed and Chemical business. Clarence was a DeKalb dealer for 53 years and held a variety of positions in various community organizations. He was an active, life-long member of First Lutheran Church, (North Branch) of Rural Avoca, Nebraska, serving on the Church Council, the Building Committee and the Cemetery Board. He was also a Life Member of Nebraska City Elks Lodge 1049.

Clarence enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, golfing and visiting with friends. He and Vi also thoroughly enjoyed their time serving as German Fest King and Queen in 1995.

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife Vi in 1998, his parents, three brothers – Edwin, Art and Wilbert, two sisters – Mathilda Emshoff and Alma Minderman, a son-in-law Dale Stolle and an infant great grandchild. He is survived by five daughters - Judy (Bruce) Smith of Grand Island, Bonnie (Gene) Sisco of Syracuse, Nancy Stolle of Grand Island, Vicky Gartner of Lincoln, Deb (Harlan) Jacobson of Newman Grove; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home from 1:00 to 9:00 with family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11th. Services will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 12th, at First Lutheran Church, (North Branch), Rural Avoca, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church, (North Branch) or Donor's choice.

Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441.

He was buried in June 2013 at North Branch Lutheran Cemetery, Otoe Co., NE, Findagrave #112123010.

     Elsie L. Koester was born on 4 May 1893 at Valparaiso, Saunders Co., NE. She married George W. Lingenfelter, son of David Cline Lingenfelter and Mary E. Gallagher, before 1915. Elsie L. Koester died on 1 January 1964 at age 70. She was buried in January 1964 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Plainview, Pierce Co., NE.

     Joseph Koffel married Ida (?).

     Joseph Ralph Koffel was born on 5 July 1895.¹ He was the son of Joseph Koffel and Ida (?)¹ Joseph Ralph Koffel married Mary Price Wismer, daughter of John M. Wismer and Della I. Robinson, on 8 December 1918.¹

     Virginia May Koffel was born on 19 September 1922.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Ralph Koffel and Mary Price Wismer.

     Daniel Koffer was born in 1889 at Ohio.¹ He married Imo McGriff, daughter of James McGriff and Melzenia Studebaker, After Daniel's death in 1957, Imo married Fred Etzler. Daniel Koffer lived on 6 January 1920 at Harrison Twp., Preble Co., OH, farming.¹

     Marlene Koffer was born in 1916 at Preble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Koffer and Imo McGriff.¹ Marlene Koffer lived in 1985 at West Manchester, Preble Co., OH.¹

     Paul E. Koffer was born on 11 November 1912 at Darke Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Daniel Koffer and Imo McGriff.¹ Paul E. Koffer married Lelia Mae Kasserman on 19 April 1934 at Preble Co., OH. Paul E. Koffer died on 22 November 1983 at Greenville, Darke Co., OH, at age 71

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Paul Koffer

Paul E. Koffer, 71, of 130 High St., Eldorado, died Nov. 23, at Wayne Hospital in Greenville.

He was a native of Darke County and had been a member of the Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department for 32 years. He was also a member of the Elorado United Methodist Church, where he had served as custodian since 1956. A mechanic, he worked many years at the Stayton and Kimmel Garage. He retired in 1967 from the State Highway Garage.

Survivors include his wife, Lelia Mae; his mother, Imo Koffer Etzler of Arcanum; one son, Larry of Pitsburg; two sisters, Marlene Wysong of West Manchester and Velma Koffer of Dayton; two brothers, Glenn of Greenville and Robert of Pitsburg; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were Saturday at the Bussard-Barnes Funeral Home, Eldorado, with the Rev. Warren Powell officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eldorado United Methodist Church or the Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department.

He was buried in November 1983 at Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #24223801.

     Velma Koffer was born in 1917 at Preble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Koffer and Imo McGriff.¹ Velma Koffer lived in 1985 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Harvey D. Koffle was the son of John Koffle and Mamie Delp.¹ Harvey D. Koffle married Bertha A. Price, daughter of Abraham Moyer Price and Susan Swartley Alderfer, on 9 September 1922, Ceremony performed by Rev. Abraham A. Price.¹

     John Koffle married Mamie Delp.

     Verna Koffle was born on 16 October 1924.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey D. Koffle and Bertha A. Price.

     Clair Kogel was born on 22 October 1923. She was the daughter of Robert Kogel and Zenia Taylor.

     Harold Kogel was born on 27 July 1919. He was the son of Robert Kogel and Zenia Taylor.