Roberta Irene Wright
F, b. 26 January 1945, d. 3 November 2019
Roberta Irene Wright was born on 26 January 1945 at Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She was the daughter of John Edward Wright Sr. and Marcella Detmering. Roberta Irene Wright married Edmund Eugene Essman on 16 November 1965. Roberta Irene Wright lived in 1969 at Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. She died on 3 November 2019 at Pontiac, Livingston Co., IL, at age 74
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Roberta I. Essman, 74 of Streator and a resident of the Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center passed away Sunday (November 3, 2019) at the OSF St. James Hospital, Pontiac.
Following cremation, a visitation will be held Saturday from 1- 2 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Roberta was born on January 26, 1945 in Streator to John and Marcella (Detmering) Wright. She married Edmund Essman of November 16, 1965. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2019.
Surviving are siblings; Marcella McKee of Streator, Kathleen Hays of Streator, Miriam Hawley of Phoenix, AZ, Mary Werhane of Lena, IL , Beth Crank of Manville who she and her husband raised, John Wright of Parkersburg, WV and James Wright of Streator, grandsons Jacob Mahon and Dylan Crank, great-grandsons Julian and KJ Mahon and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Chad, sisters Janene Bennett, Victoria Matzen, Jacqueline Raber, Rebecca Tavitas and Sharon Palko.
Roberta attended Streator Grade Schools and Streator High School. She was formerly employed at Owens Illinois Glass.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
She was buried in November 2019 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, Findagrave #204469485.
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Roberta I. Essman, 74 of Streator and a resident of the Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center passed away Sunday (November 3, 2019) at the OSF St. James Hospital, Pontiac.
Following cremation, a visitation will be held Saturday from 1- 2 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Roberta was born on January 26, 1945 in Streator to John and Marcella (Detmering) Wright. She married Edmund Essman of November 16, 1965. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2019.
Surviving are siblings; Marcella McKee of Streator, Kathleen Hays of Streator, Miriam Hawley of Phoenix, AZ, Mary Werhane of Lena, IL , Beth Crank of Manville who she and her husband raised, John Wright of Parkersburg, WV and James Wright of Streator, grandsons Jacob Mahon and Dylan Crank, great-grandsons Julian and KJ Mahon and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Chad, sisters Janene Bennett, Victoria Matzen, Jacqueline Raber, Rebecca Tavitas and Sharon Palko.
Roberta attended Streator Grade Schools and Streator High School. She was formerly employed at Owens Illinois Glass.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
She was buried in November 2019 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, Findagrave #204469485.
Child of Roberta Irene Wright and Edmund Eugene Essman
- Chad Eugene Essman+ b. 30 Dec 1971, d. 11 May 2004
Ruby Wright
F, b. 10 December 1914, d. 24 July 2004
Ruby Wright was born on 10 December 1914 at Linn Co., IA. She married Cecil Blain Bliven, son of William Blaine Bliven and Bertha Mae Lord, on 15 November 1975 at Reno, Washoe Co., NV. Ruby Wright died on 24 July 2004 at age 89. She was buried in July 2004 at Urbana Cemetery, Urbana, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #34448034.
Sallie Wright1
F
Children of Sallie Wright and John Fariss
- Elton Price Fariss+1 b. 17 Aug 1894
- Ada Fariss1 b. Nov 1903
Citations
- [S82] Price Genealogy, 529.
Sandra Wright
F, b. 8 January 1943, d. 14 April 2018
Sandra Wright was born on 8 January 1943 at Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH. She was the daughter of Harold Edwin Wright and Juanita Frances Huchison. Sandra Wright died on 14 April 2018 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 75
Obituary -- (Legacy.com):
Saunie, age 75, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at The James OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Saunie was born January 8, 1943 in Circleville, Ohio to Harold & Juanita (Hutchison) Wright. Saunie was a bus driver for Miami Trace School District for 25 years. During her time at Miami Trace she trained many drivers and competed in the State Bus Rodeo. She also worked at several stores at the 35 & 41 malls.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ted Kline, daughter, Kami Kline; Jeffersonville; two grandsons, David (Violet) Mongold, Greenfield; Jason, (Tracy) Mongold; Jeffersonville, two sisters, Evelyn Arnold, Washington C. H; and Nita (Tom) Bond, Virginia Beach; nephew, Andrew (Brittany) Bond, Virginia Beach; foster sister, Tracy Webb and family, Columbus; very special friends, Randy Snodgrass and family.
At Saunie's request she was cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral. A Celebration of Life for Saunie will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the School House on the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Published in Record Herald from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2018.
Obituary -- (Legacy.com):
Saunie, age 75, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at The James OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Her death was sudden and unexpected. Saunie was born January 8, 1943 in Circleville, Ohio to Harold & Juanita (Hutchison) Wright. Saunie was a bus driver for Miami Trace School District for 25 years. During her time at Miami Trace she trained many drivers and competed in the State Bus Rodeo. She also worked at several stores at the 35 & 41 malls.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ted Kline, daughter, Kami Kline; Jeffersonville; two grandsons, David (Violet) Mongold, Greenfield; Jason, (Tracy) Mongold; Jeffersonville, two sisters, Evelyn Arnold, Washington C. H; and Nita (Tom) Bond, Virginia Beach; nephew, Andrew (Brittany) Bond, Virginia Beach; foster sister, Tracy Webb and family, Columbus; very special friends, Randy Snodgrass and family.
At Saunie's request she was cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral. A Celebration of Life for Saunie will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the School House on the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Published in Record Herald from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2018.
Sharon Rose Wright
F, b. 7 October 1939, d. 23 June 2008
Sharon Rose Wright was born on 7 October 1939 at Streator, La Salle Co., IL. She was the daughter of John Edward Wright Sr. and Marcella Detmering. Sharon Rose Wright married Andrew Joseph Palko on 14 June 1958. Sharon Rose Wright lived in 1969 at Streator, La Salle Co., IL. She died on 23 June 2008 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 68
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Sharon Rose Palko, 68, of Streator, passed away Monday morning, June 23, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born Oct. 7, 1939, in Streator, she was the daughter of John and Marcella (Detmering-Caile) Wright. She married Andrew Joseph Palko on June 14, 1958. He passed away July 23, 1980.
Surviving are two sons, Andrew (Tanya) Palko of Chesapeake, Va., and Daniel (Tammy) Palko of Streator; a daughter, Susan (Thomas) Wenzel of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; two brothers, John Wright of West Virginia and James Wright of Pontiac; six sisters, Marcella McKee, Roberta Essman, Kathleen Hays and Beth Crank, all of Streator, Miriam Hawley of Arizona and Mary Kay Werhane of Lena, Ill; and her longtime companion, James Hallam of Streator.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, Jacqueline Raber, Victoria Matzen, Janene Bennett and Rebecca Tavitas.
She retired from St. Mary's Hospital medical records department after 25 years. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.
She graduated from Streator Township High School in 1958.
She was buried in June 2008 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator, La Salle Co., IL, Findagrave #29791044.
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Sharon Rose Palko, 68, of Streator, passed away Monday morning, June 23, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born Oct. 7, 1939, in Streator, she was the daughter of John and Marcella (Detmering-Caile) Wright. She married Andrew Joseph Palko on June 14, 1958. He passed away July 23, 1980.
Surviving are two sons, Andrew (Tanya) Palko of Chesapeake, Va., and Daniel (Tammy) Palko of Streator; a daughter, Susan (Thomas) Wenzel of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; two brothers, John Wright of West Virginia and James Wright of Pontiac; six sisters, Marcella McKee, Roberta Essman, Kathleen Hays and Beth Crank, all of Streator, Miriam Hawley of Arizona and Mary Kay Werhane of Lena, Ill; and her longtime companion, James Hallam of Streator.
She was preceded in death by four sisters, Jacqueline Raber, Victoria Matzen, Janene Bennett and Rebecca Tavitas.
She retired from St. Mary's Hospital medical records department after 25 years. She was a member of Central Church of Christ.
She graduated from Streator Township High School in 1958.
She was buried in June 2008 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator, La Salle Co., IL, Findagrave #29791044.
Sibilla Wright
F, b. 22 November 1781, d. 22 June 1850
Sibilla Wright was born on 22 November 1781. She married Jeremiah Starr, son of John Starr and Eunice Lord, on 1 December 1802 at Maiden Creek Meeting, Chester Co., PA, Four daughters and six sons born to this marriage. Sibilla Wright died on 22 June 1850 at age 68.
Stanton Wright
M, b. 22 March 1832, d. 6 March 1902
Stanton Wright was born on 22 March 1832 at Elkhart Co., IN. He married Martha Maria Claypool on 22 July 1852 at Hendricks Co., IN. Stanton Wright died on 6 March 1902 at Howard Co., IN, at age 69. He was buried in March 1902 at Russiaville Cemetery, Russiaville, Howard Co., IN, Findagrave #46575738.
Child of Stanton Wright and Martha Maria Claypool
- Effie G. Wright b. 26 Oct 1896, d. 30 Oct 1978
Susan Wright1
F, b. circa 1841
Susan Wright was born circa 1841 at Essex Co., VA.1 She was the daughter of Edward Wright and Mary Esther Starling.1
Citations
- [S2621] 1850 Federal Census, Essex County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 942.
Susanna Wright
F
Thomas Wright
M, b. 14 February 1756, d. 18 March 1821
Thomas Wright was born on 14 February 1756 at Maiden Creek Meeting, Chester Co., PA. He married Deborah Starr, daughter of John Starr and Eunice Lord, on 10 December 1783 at Maiden Creek Meeting, Chester Co., PA, Four sons and five daughters born to this marriage. Thomas Wright died on 18 March 1821 at age 65.
Thyrl J. Wright
M, b. 1899, d. 26 January 1969
Thyrl J. Wright was born in 1899 at Urbana, Champaign Co., IL. He was the son of Edwin Randolph Wright and Edith Nora Blue. Thyrl J. Wright married Florence Bushno on 21 December 1921 at South Park Presbyterian Church, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, ceremony by Rev. W. G. Oglevee. Thyrl J. Wright married Florence E. Hoenig, daughter of John Philip Hoenig and Elizabeth Goelz, in 1946 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL. Thyrl J. Wright died on 26 January 1969 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL. He was buried in January 1969 at Riverside Cemetery, Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, Findagrave #35950655.
Children of Thyrl J. Wright and Florence Bushno
- Richard James Wright1 b. 27 Dec 1922, d. 16 Mar 1990
- Florence Marie Wright1 b. 5 Aug 1924, d. 8 Apr 2005
Citations
- [S4302] 1930 Federal Census, Rock Island County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 553; FHL #2340288.
Timothy Ray Wright
M, b. 6 January 1948, d. 5 March 1988
Timothy Ray Wright was born on 6 January 1948. He died on 5 March 1988 at Larned, Pawnee Co., KS, at age 40.
Verna Edith Wright
F, b. 25 July 1902, d. 14 August 1988
Verna Edith Wright was born on 25 July 1902 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL.1 She was the daughter of Edwin Randolph Wright and Edith Nora Blue. Verna Edith Wright died on 14 August 1988 at age 86.
Citations
- [S4302] 1930 Federal Census, Rock Island County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 553; FHL #2340288.
Vernia Wright1
F, b. circa 1906
Vernia Wright was born circa 1906 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Edward B. Wright and Mabel Wright.1
Citations
- [S275] 1900 Federal Census, Cook County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 244 - 295; FHL #1240244 - 95.
Victoria A. Wright
F, b. 2 July 1947, d. 8 April 1996
Victoria A. Wright was born on 2 July 1947 at LaSalle Co., IL. She was the daughter of John Edward Wright Sr. and Marcella Detmering. Victoria A. Wright married Fred Elmer Paulmeyer; no children. Victoria remarried to Hans M. Matzen (1925-1989) on 7 JUL 1983. Victoria A. Wright lived in 1969 at Joliet, IL. She died on 8 April 1996 at Rush Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 48. She was buried in April 1996 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, Findagrave #29791076.
Virginia T. Wright1
F, b. March 1851, d. before April 1910
Virginia T. Wright was born in March 1851 at Kentucky.1 She married Winfield Scott Webb circa 1885.1 Virginia T. Wright died before April 1910.
Child of Virginia T. Wright and Winfield Scott Webb
- Woodworth Yost Webb+1 b. 31 Oct 1891, d. 16 Apr 1932
Citations
- [S1201] 1900 Federal Census, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series 623, Rolls 889 - 901; FHL #1240889 - 1240901.
Walter Marvin Wright
M, b. 3 March 1902, d. 14 March 1972
Walter Marvin Wright was born on 3 March 1902 at Gladwin Co., MI. He married Alice Elizabeth Hager. Walter Marvin Wright died on 14 March 1972 at Anderson, Anderson Co., MI, at age 70. He was buried in March 1972 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, Findagrave #139785270.
Child of Walter Marvin Wright and Alice Elizabeth Hager
- Barbara Eileen Wright b. 17 Jul 1927
Wendell Wright
M, b. 13 October 1940, d. 13 October 2004
Wendell Wright was born on 13 October 1940 at Stearns, McCreary Co., KY. He was the son of Jesse James Wright and Glenna Siler. Wendell Wright died on 13 October 2004 at Brown Co., OH, at age 64
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Wendell was a retired conductor for the B and O Railroad.
Mr. Wright was born in Stearns, Ky., the son of the late James and Glenna Siler Wright. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Wright.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Mulberry Wright of Ripley; one son, Terry Wendell Wright of Ripley; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Jane and Devery Crain of Amelia; four grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Joyce and John Patterson of Covington, Cindy and Tom Dorsey of Milford, Vicki and Randy Berwanger of Georgetown, and Jill Wright of Clermont County; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, David Wright of Georgia, Daniel and Jan Wright of Lebanon, and Paul and Brigette Wright of Williamsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
Note: Terry W. Wright, born 27 SEP 1962, and Rebecca J. Wright, born 9 FEB 1965, were the children of Wendell and Phyllis (Mulberry) Wright.
He was buried in October 2004 at Hiett Chapel Cemetery, East Ripley, Brown Co., OH, Findagrave #11176202.
Obituary (Findagrave.com):
Wendell was a retired conductor for the B and O Railroad.
Mr. Wright was born in Stearns, Ky., the son of the late James and Glenna Siler Wright. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Wright.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Mulberry Wright of Ripley; one son, Terry Wendell Wright of Ripley; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Jane and Devery Crain of Amelia; four grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Joyce and John Patterson of Covington, Cindy and Tom Dorsey of Milford, Vicki and Randy Berwanger of Georgetown, and Jill Wright of Clermont County; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, David Wright of Georgia, Daniel and Jan Wright of Lebanon, and Paul and Brigette Wright of Williamsburg; and many nieces and nephews.
Note: Terry W. Wright, born 27 SEP 1962, and Rebecca J. Wright, born 9 FEB 1965, were the children of Wendell and Phyllis (Mulberry) Wright.
He was buried in October 2004 at Hiett Chapel Cemetery, East Ripley, Brown Co., OH, Findagrave #11176202.
William Wright
M, b. circa 1875
William Wright was born circa 1875 at Virginia. He was the son of William S. Wright and Margaret (?) William Wright married Mary Jerrells.
Child of William Wright and Mary Jerrells
- Mary Frances Wright+ b. 6 Feb 1904, d. 26 Oct 1999
William Halliday Wright
M
William Halliday Wright married Mary Bell.
Child of William Halliday Wright and Mary Bell
Citations
- [S82] Price Genealogy, 335.
William James Wright1
M, b. circa 1815, d. 19 March 1883
William James Wright was born circa 1815 at Bermuda.1 He married Weltha (?).1 William James Wright died on 19 March 1883 at St. Albans Twp., Licking Co., OH. He was buried in March 1883 at Cornell Cemetery, Licking Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 127115896.
Child of William James Wright and Weltha (?)
- Frances Wright+1 b. Jan 1837, d. 1908
Citations
- [S432] 1850 Federal Census, Licking County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 702.
William S. Wright
M, b. 1846
William S. Wright was born in 1846. He married Margaret (?).
Child of William S. Wright and Margaret (?)
- William Wright+ b. c 1875
Wilma Wright
F, b. 1 December 1918, d. 23 February 2003
Wilma Wright was born on 1 December 1918 at Washington Co. (probably), IN. She was the daughter of Albert R. Wright and Mary Effie Nichols. Wilma Wright died on 23 February 2003 at age 84.
Winifred Wright1
F, b. circa 1922
Winifred Wright was born circa 1922 at Denver Co., CO.1 She was the daughter of Dr. Myron Gilmore Wright and Louise Cowlin Reichelt.1
Citations
- [S1615] 1930 Federal Census, Denver County, Colorado. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 234; FHL #2339975.
Worth E. Wright
M, b. 27 September 1897, d. 4 August 1966
Worth E. Wright was born on 27 September 1897 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. He married Dovelene Margaret Mauck, daughter of William A. Mauck and Sarah Rose Lindsey, circa 1927. Worth E. Wright and Dovelene Margaret Mauck were divorced before April 1940; Lois is shown with marital status "D" on the 1940 census. Worth E. Wright died on 4 August 1966 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 68.
Sarah Ann Wrightman1
F, b. 30 September 1823, d. 20 May 1916
Sarah Ann Wrightman was born on 30 September 1823 at Ohio.1 She married James V. Spellman circa 1842.2 Sarah Ann Wrightman died on 20 May 1916 at Knox Co., OH, at age 92.
Child of Sarah Ann Wrightman and James V. Spellman
- Rachel Louisa Spellman+1 b. Dec 1846, d. 1914
Mary Wriglesworth
F, b. 24 April 1824, d. 14 July 1868
Mary Wriglesworth was born on 24 April 1824 at Clearfield Co., PA. She married Ezra Allen Moore, son of Allen Moore and Mary Way, in June 1851 at Clearfield Co., PA. Mary Wriglesworth died on 14 July 1868 at Gratiot Co., MI, at age 44.
Marc Douglas Wroe
M, b. 23 September 1944, d. 8 July 2002
Marc Douglas Wroe was born on 23 September 1944 at Portland, Multnomah Co., CA. He died on 8 July 2002 at Saint Louis Park, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 57. He was buried in July 2002 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Fargo, Cass Co., ND, Findagrave #114806378.
Catherina Wuaadt
F
Catherina Wuaadt was born at Frederick Co., MD. She married Christian Mumma, son of David Mumma and Anna Barbara Kauffman, on 5 May 1781.
Children of Catherina Wuaadt and Christian Mumma
Albert Wuchter1
M, b. circa 1885
Child of Albert Wuchter and Ethel (?)
- Albert P. Wuchter1 b. 1 Sep 1914, d. Jun 1971
Citations
- [S1530] 1930 Federal Census, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1761-88; FHL #2341495-522.