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     Alma Margaret Van Natter was born on 24 November 1886 at Wisconsin. She married Forest Andrew Baker on 1 July 1911 at Cadillac, Wexford Co., MI. Alma Margaret Van Natter died on 8 October 1967 at age 80. She was buried in October 1967 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Wexford Co., MI, Findagrave #110151773.

     Mary E. Van Niewpoort was also known as Mary Newport. She was born circa 1898 at Iowa.² She was the daughter of Peter Van Niewpoort and Aggie (?)¹ Mary E. Van Niewpoort married George Edison Wyscarver, son of Carlton Howard Wyscarver and Sevilla Carpenter, before January 1920.²

     Peter Van Niewpoort was born in September 1858 at Holland.¹ He married Aggie (?) circa 1879.¹ Peter Van Niewpoort died after June 1900 at Mahaska Co., IA.

     William C. Van Nostrand was born in 1855 at New York. He married Sarah Brown Fetzer, daughter of Bernard Fetzer and Caroline Kremer, circa 1908. William C. Van Nostrand died on 28 December 1929 at Baltimore, MD.

     Walter Cedric Van Order was born on 9 February 1932 at Schuyler Co., IL. He was the son of William Walter Van Order and Christine Chenoweth. Walter Cedric Van Order began military service Korean War service, Vietnam War service, U.S. Navy, 20 years service. He married Carolyn Grace Barkley, daughter of Frank J. Barkley and Irene Tressa Kirkpatrick, on 29 June 1985 at Vermont, Fulton Co., IL. Walter Cedric Van Order died on 4 December 2005 at Astoria, Fulton Co., IL, at age 73 Walter Cedric Van Order was his given name; Sonny was his nickname. Nobody but family ever knew him by his given name. And nobody, including family, ever referred or called him by his given name. He was Sonny to everyone who knew him.


Obituary - Blandinsville Star-Gazette, December 10, 2005

Walter C. "Sonny" Van Order, 73, Vermont, died at 4:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria. He was born Feb. 9, 1932 in Flatwoods Neighborhood, NW of Vermont, Schuyler, Co., the son of William W alter and Christine (Chenoweth) Van Order. He married Carolyn Barkley Newcombe, June 29, 1985 in Vermont. She survives. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Michelle (Joseph) Rossmiller, Macomb; one stepdaughter-in-law, Mary Lou Newcombe, Chicago; four step-grandchildren; and one aunt, Mildred Van Order Clauson, Peoria. He was preceded in death by one stepson, Michael Newcombe; and one half-sister, Ann Meyers. He was a bar manager for the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post #26 of Vermont. He was a 20 year Navy Veteran, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post #26 of Vermont, where he was a past Commander and was currently serving as Adjutant. He was a lifetime member of the Lewistown VFW Post 5001. He was a member of the American Bowling Congress for over 30 years and went to the National ABC Tournaments for over 20 years. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005 with Military rites provided by Carroll Rankin American Legion #26 of Vermont. Burial was at the Ipava Cemetery, Ipava. Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, 331 South Main, Virginia, Il. 62691. Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria was in charge of arrangements.

He was buried in December 2005 at Ipava Cemetery, Ipava, Fulton Co., IL, Findagrave #17503184.

     William Walter Van Order was born on 22 March 1903 at Schuyler Co., IL. He married Christine Chenoweth on 28 March 1931 at Palmyra, Marion Co., MO. William Walter Van Order died on 17 December 1976 at Schuyler Co., IL, at age 73

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Rushville Times
December 1976

William VanOrder of Vermont Dies
William Walter VanOrder, 73, of Vermont, died at 11:48 P.M. Friday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with the Rev. Carl Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday evening.

Mr. VanOrder was born March 22, 1903, in Schuyler County, the son of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Johnson VanOrder. He married Christine Chenoweth Vance March 28, 1931, in Palmyra, MO. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Vermont Christian Church. Surviving are his wife; one son Walter of Vermont; one step-daughter, Mrs. Annabelle Myers of Galesburg; one brother, Lester of Paso Robles, Calif; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Clawson of Hanna City; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death.

He was buried in December 1976 at Harris Cemetery, Adair, McDonough Co., IL, Findagrave #86337129.

     Elda Van Orman was born on 15 April 1885 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Malcolm E. Van Orman and Carrie Turner. Elda Van Orman died on 21 August 1937 at Granger, Medina Co., OH, at age 52. She was buried in August 1937 at Coddingville Cemetery, Granger, Medina Co., OH, Findagrave #50880011.

     Malcolm E. Van Orman was born in 1847. He married Carrie Turner, daughter of Henry Newcomb Turner and Phebe Jane Fuller, on 13 December 1879 at Medina Co., OH. Malcolm E. Van Orman died in 1923. He was buried in 1923 at Coddingville Cemetery, Coddingville, Medina Co., OH, Findagrave #44932893.

     Willard H. Van Orman was born in 1880. He was the son of Malcolm E. Van Orman and Carrie Turner. Willard H. Van Orman died in 1918. He was buried in 1918 at Coddingville Cemetery, Coddingville, Medina Co., OH, Findagrave #11686991.

     Elmer L. Van Osdale was born on 18 May 1898 WW I draft registration.¹ He married Velma Lascher, A Cuyahoga County marriage license record shows Velma "Lacher", age 17, was given consent by her father Wendell Lacher to marry L. J. Carl Wriiker on 29 MAR 1917, and that the marriage was performed by R.R. Hawkins, J.P. on 29 MAR 1917. L. J. listed a Charles Wikert as his next of kin on his JUN 1918 WW I draft registration, and was living with his sister and brother in-law George Farrar in January, 1920 when the census was taken, marital status "S". Velma was living with her mother and brother Harold in January, 1920, using her maiden name and listed with marital status "S". The 1917 marriage apparently ended very quickly. DLB 2020.

Elmer L. Van Osdale died on 31 August 1961 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, at age 63.
Note: Sometime after the federal census was taken in April, 1940, and before 1959 when he was listed in the Cleveland city directory, Elmer and his wife changed their surname to "Vaness", as documented no their death records.

     Shirley Laverne Van Osdale was born on 7 March 1930. She was the daughter of Elmer L. Van Osdale and Velma Lascher. Shirley Laverne Van Osdale married Clyde Ferd Wendell, son of Francis Dana Wendell and Joan Gertrude Keller, on 1 July 1953 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, Shirley was Shirley Price as of this marriage. Shirley Laverne Van Osdale and Clyde Ferd Wendell were divorced; This divorce is assumed, since Shirley Wendell married Gerald R. Hopperton on 13 AUG 1977 in Cuyahoga County. and divorced him on 8 FEB 1985. Shirley Laverne Van Osdale married Clyde Ferd Wendell, son of Francis Dana Wendell and Joan Gertrude Keller, on 2 March 1985 at Cuyahoga Co., OH, the marriage record indicates Shirley had been previously married four times and Clyde twice. Shirley Laverne Van Osdale died on 30 December 2011 at Summerfield, Noble Co., OH, at age 81.

     Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen was also known as "Red". He was born on 15 September 1909 at Nebraska. He was the son of William Van Oyen and Mary Luella Church. Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen married Velma Mildred Munsinger, daughter of Royal David Munsinger and Cora Melvina Holton, on 27 October 1928 at Fullerton, Nance Co., NE. Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen died on 27 October 1990 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, at age 81. He was buried in 1990 at Cottonwood Catholic Community Cemetery, Cottonwood, Idaho Co., ID, Findagrave #107908003.

     Darlene M. Van Oyen was born on 24 October 1930 at Albion, Boone Co., NE. She was the daughter of Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen and Velma Mildred Munsinger. Darlene M. Van Oyen married Merlin Rex Halbert, son of Leonard Homer Halbert and Mary Catherine McChesney, on 15 November 1948. Darlene M. Van Oyen died on 16 June 2018 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, at age 87. She was buried in June 2018 at Cottonwood Catholic Community Cemetery, Cottonwood, Idaho Co., ID, Findagrave #190707365.

     Deloris Fern Van Oyen was born on 21 August 1929. She was the daughter of Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen and Velma Mildred Munsinger. Deloris Fern Van Oyen died on 4 January 1930. She was buried in January 1930 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, Boone Co., NE, Findagrave #150202442.

     Delwin LaVerne Van Oyen was born on 2 June 1933. He was the son of Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen and Velma Mildred Munsinger. Delwin LaVerne Van Oyen died on 3 October 2010 at Kooskia, Idaho Co., ID, at age 77.

     Shirley Fay Van Oyen was born on 21 March 1938. She was the daughter of Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen and Velma Mildred Munsinger. Shirley Fay Van Oyen died on 24 November 2008 at Cottonwood, Idaho Co. (probably), ID, at age 70.

     Twila Mae Van Oyen was born on 10 January 1936 at Columbus, Platte Co., NE. She was the daughter of Alpha LaVerne Van Oyen and Velma Mildred Munsinger. Twila Mae Van Oyen married Arthur Donald Marti, son of Christopher Meinrad Marti and Daisy Louisa Turnbow, circa 1963. Twila Mae Van Oyen died on 17 February 1999 at Boise, Ada Co., ID, at age 63. She was buried in February 1999 at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens, Meridian, Ada Co., ID, Findagrave #55855517.

     William Van Oyen was born on 12 March 1882 at Nebraska. He married Mary Luella Church. William Van Oyen died on 3 May 1959 at Payette, Payette Co., ID, at age 77. He was buried in May 1959 at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., ID, Findagrave #20026912.

     Robert Cuyler Van Patten was born on 22 August 1920 at Salem, Marion Co., OR; son of Cuyler Vance and Lola L. (Humphreys) Van Patten. He married Margaret Dale Gibney, daughter of Otto Warren Gibney and Ruth G. DaVault, on 7 September 1952 at Lane Co., OR; Daily Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon; Saturday, 7 JUN 1952; Page 7 (Newspapers.com):

Announcement is being made today by Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Gibney of Springfield of the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Dale Gibney, to Robert Van Patten, Portland, son of Mrs. Barkley Newman of Portland, formerly of Salem.

The wedding is planned for early September.

Before coming to Oregon, the bride-elect lived in Kansas and Colorado and attended schools there. She is now employed in the district traffic office of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company, Eugene.

Mr. Van Patten attended Salem schools and Willamette university, later graduating from University of Oregon. He is now employed as a traffic engineer for the telephone company in Portland.

Robert Cuyler Van Patten died on 25 July 2007 at Riverside Co. (probably), CA, at age 86; last residence Palm Desert

Obituary -- The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, California; Friday, 27 JUL 2007, page B7 (Newspapers.com):

Robert Cuyler Van Patten

Robert Cuyler Van Patten, 86, passed away after a lengthy illness on July 25, 2007.

The 20 year resident of Palm Desert was born August 22, 1920 to Cuyler Van Patten and Lola Humphreys Van Patten in Salem, OR.

He attended Willamette University and was a graduate of the University of Oregon. He was in the 9th Service Command, US Army from 1942-1946. He worked for Pacific Northwest in Portland, OR as District Traffic Manager until retirement.

Survivors include the widow, Margaret Dale; son William Cuyler; daughter-in-law Karen Michelle; and grandson Daniel Cuyler.

He will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, Kansas, among many generations of his wife’s ancestors.

He was buried in 2007 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.

     Sarah Van Pelt married Amos Ellis.

     Howard W. Van Peursem was born on 21 March 1926 at Maurice, Sioux Co., IA; son of Chester and Gertrude (Boonstra) Van Peursem. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy. He died on 24 April 2011 at McHenry, McHenry Co., IA, at age 85

Obituary – Northwest Herald, Woodstock, Illinois; Wednesday, 27 APR 2011, page 5B (Newspapers.com):

HOWARD W. VAN PEURSEM

Born: March 21, 1926 in Maurice, Iowa
Died: April 24, 2011; in McHenry

CRYSTAL LAKE – Howard W. Van Peursem, 85, of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry.

He was born March 21, 1926, in Maurice, Iowa, to Chester and Gertrude (Boonstra) Van Peursem. On Aug. 8, 1948, he married Jo Griffits in Mitchellville, Iowa.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He received his B.A. from Central College in Pella and M.A. from both University of Wisconsin-Madison and Northern Illinois University. He has been a resident of Crystal Lake since 1961. He was an educator who loved his students and had a great passion for his work. He served as principal at Cary-Grove High School for 18 years before retiring in 1988. He was also an avid Cubs fan.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jo; his children, Mark (Suzanne) Van Peursem and Susan Van Peursem; his brother, David (Minerva) Van Peursem; and his sister, Helen (the late Art) Kalsbeck.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue from noon until the funeral at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.

In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. La Salle St., No. 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-1109; or to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., No. 1210, Chicago, IL 60601-7833.

     John William Van Pherson was born on 15 December 1856 at Noble Co., IN.¹ He married Martha Anne Gilbert on 25 March 1879 at Kosciusko Co., IN. John William Van Pherson died on 16 November 1921 at Marshall Co., IN, at age 64.

     Nettie Matilda Van Pherson was born on 14 May 1890 at Marshall Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John William Van Pherson and Martha Anne Gilbert.¹ Nettie Matilda Van Pherson married Harlo Jay Keller, son of Chase Keller and Estoria Isoline Bushong, on 6 November 1915 at Marshall Co., IN. Nettie Matilda Van Pherson died on 16 January 1982 at La Porte Co., IN, at age 91. She was buried in January 1982 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN, Findagrave #191463121.

     Ermina M. Van Riper was born on 23 March 1867 at Franklin Co., IA.^2,1 She married John Harry Hoselton on 7 November 1889 at Franklin Co., IA. Ermina M. Van Riper died on 11 July 1936 at age 69. She was buried in July 1936 at Harlan Cemetery, Dumont, Butler Co., IA, Findagrave #112497389.

     Angela Van Rooy was born circa 1910. She married Raymond Flowers, son of Vernon Ward Flowers and Mary Mantonya Owens, on 23 October 1929 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Angela Van Rooy died circa 1992 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

     Valley Van Sandt was born on 10 April 1885. She married Harry Jenuine. Valley Van Sandt died on 21 May 1969 at age 84. She was buried in May 1969 at Greenup Cemetery, Greenup, Cumberland Co., IL, Findagrave #154706826.

     Charles Van Sant was born circa 1839 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of William Van Sant and Sophia Price.¹

     Helen Van Sant was born.¹ She was the daughter of William Van Sant and Sophia Price.¹

     John Van Sant was born circa 1847 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of William Van Sant and Sophia Price.¹

     Mary Van Sant was born circa 1841 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of William Van Sant and Sophia Price.¹