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     Gwendolyn Maxine Zahn was born on 8 February 1924 at Ellis Co. (probably), OK.¹ She was the daughter of Vernal Lewis Zahn and Beulah Elizabeth Julia Wegner. Gwendolyn Maxine Zahn married Charles Wahlfred Young on 3 July 1943 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; after their divorce, Gwendolyn remarried to Harold E. Weir (1922 - 1996) and Charles remarried to Evelyn Louise McLean (1923 - 1995). Charles and Evelyn had a son, C. W. Young, Jr., and lost an infant daughter in 1963.

Gwendolyn Maxine Zahn and Charles Wahlfred Young were divorced. Gwendolyn Maxine Zahn lived in 1996 at Troutdale, Multnomah Co., OR. She died on 29 August 2011 at age 87. She was buried in 2011 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Findagrave #190098509.

     Louis Zahn was born on 1 August 1868 at Morgan Co., IL; son of Johann Friedrich and Margaret (Hohenstein) Zahn. He married Minerva Retta Starr, daughter of Nehemiah Davis Starr and Henrietta Hadley, on 5 December 1889 at Canton, Lewis Co., MO. Louis Zahn died on 26 December 1953 at Sharon, Woodward Co., OK, at age 85

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

(unknown newspaper)

Zahn Services Held Monday

Funeral services for Louis Zahn, pioneer businessman of northwestern Oklahoma, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Sharon Methodist church with Rev. J. C. Watson, pastor of the church officiating. Burial was in the Fargo cemetery with final Masonic rites conducted by Charity Lodge No. 254, AF&AM.

Mr. Zahn died early Saturday morning at his home in Sharon following a heart attack. He was born Aug. 1, 1868 in Morgan county, Ill. He came to Oklahoma in 1895 and settled in Kay county. In 1903 he moved to Fargo and established the Fargo Grain and Supply company. He operated the business until 1931 when he sold out and moved to Sharon where he operated the Zahn Grain company until his death.

In 1889 he was united in marriage to Minnie Starr who preceded him in death. On Dec. 25, 1931 he was united in marriage to Carrie E. Conway of Sharon, Okla. He was a member of the Methodist church.

He was a charter member of Charity Lodge No. 252, AF&AM at Fargo and recently received his 50 year membership pin.

Survivors include his wife Carrie of the home in Sharon, one daughter Valma Zahn, Gage; one son, Vernal, Fargo; also one step-daughter Levira C. Canaday, Los Angeles, and two step sons, Theo. J. Conway, Eagle Point, Ore., and Harold C. Conway, Compton, Calif; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were by the Byron Mason Funeral Home.

He was buried in December 1953 at Fargo Cemetery, Fargo, Ellis Co., OK, Findagrave #78802443.

     Valma Starr Zahn was born on 23 September 1890 at Lewis Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Louis Zahn and Minerva Retta Starr. Valma Starr Zahn died on 5 June 1969 at Woodward, Woodward Co., OK, at age 78. She was buried in June 1969 at Fargo Cemetery, Fargo, Ellis Co., OK, Findagrave #78802460.

     Vernal Lewis Zahn was born on 26 March 1893 at Clark Co., MO. He was the son of Louis Zahn and Minerva Retta Starr. Vernal Lewis Zahn married Beulah Elizabeth Julia Wegner on 23 February 1919 at Woodward, Woodward Co., OK. Vernal Lewis Zahn lived on 23 April 1930 at Rock Twp., Ellis Co., OK, general farming.¹ He died on 30 April 1971 at Fargo, Ellis Co., OK, at age 78

Obituary -- The Shreveport Journal, Shreveport, Louisiana; Saturday, 1 MAY 1971, p.4 (Newspapers.com):

Vernal L. Zahn

Vernal L. Zahn, 78, a former local resident and father of Mrs. A. Harry Roberts of Shreveport, died Friday in Woodward, Okla., following a long illness.

Mrs. Roberts is the wife of former FBI agent A. Harry Roberts, now president of Southern Research Co.

A former longtime rancher in Woodward, Mr. Zahn made his home here for several years with Mrs. Roberts.

Mr. Zahn, member of a pioneer Oklahoma family, was born in Kahoka, Mo., in 1893 and moved with his family the the Newkirk community in the Oklahoma territory in 1895. The family established the present Zahn ranch in Woodward in 1905.

In addition to farming and ranching, Mr. Zahn served on various federal and state boards and commissions pertaining to agricultural activities.

For many years he and his father owned and operated Zahn and Son Grain and Lumber Co. Until his illness he had been an active member of Woodward Methodist Church, serving as deacon and later as lay minister. He was a Mason and Pat Worshipful Master of Charity Lodge 254. He was president of Blue Ridge Telephone Co. for many years, was a past president of his Chamber of Commerce and of Woodward Memorial Park. He was a member of the American Legion.

In addition to his daughter here, Mr. Zahn is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Harold Weir, Portland, Ore; five grandchildren, Mrs. Mary Beth Roberts Ellis of Metairie, La., Mrs. Nancy Anna Roberts Swann, Shreveport, Mrs. James Benson, Alva, Okla., Captain Richard Young and Suzahn Weir, and two great grandsons and a granddaughter.

Interment will be at Fargo Memorial Park, Monday at 2 p.m. under the direction of Stetcher Funeral Home of Woodward, Okla.

He was buried in May 1971 at Fargo Cemetery, Fargo, Ellis Co., OK, Findagrave #182466675.

     Winifred Zahn was born on 6 July 1921 at Ellis Co. (probably), OK.¹ She was the daughter of Vernal Lewis Zahn and Beulah Elizabeth Julia Wegner.¹ Winifred Zahn married A. Harry Roberts. Winifred Zahn died in December 1986 at age 65.

     Raymond Joseph Zahra was born on 7 January 1915. He married Anne Hattayer. Raymond Joseph Zahra married Susan Slayton. Raymond Joseph Zahra died on 2 May 1984 at age 69. He was buried in May 1984 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #36968121.

     Albert Zainhofsky was also known as Albert Zainiskofsky.² Albert Zainhofsky was also known as Alford Shineskoskie.¹ He was born on 23 April 1875 at Poland (now).¹ He married Lucia (?) circa 1899.¹ Albert Zainhofsky immigrated in 1901; 1901 per 1910 census; 1902 per 1920 census.¹ He lived between 1910 and 1930 at Towner, McHenry Co., ND.^1,2 He died on 29 May 1968 at St. Cecilias Catholic Cemetery, Towner, McHenry Co., ND, at age 93 Find A Grave Memorial# 23637259.

     Mark Sonner Zainhofsky was born on 3 May 1954 at Sacramento Co., CA. He was the son of Peter R. Zainhofsky and Ethel Lorraine Sonner. Mark Sonner Zainhofsky died on 15 February 2008 at Reno, Washoe Co., NV, at age 53.

     Peter R. Zainhofsky was born on 23 January 1901 at Russia. He was the son of Albert Zainhofsky and Lucia (?)¹ Peter R. Zainhofsky married Ethel Lorraine Sonner, daughter of Clarence Albertus Sonner and Nan Gene Adams, on 13 December 1951 at Solano Co., CA. Peter R. Zainhofsky died on 10 July 1976 at Sacramento Co., CA, at age 75. He was buried in July 1976 at Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 59825545.

     Lucille Zajicek was born circa 1918 at Cuyahoga Co., OH.^2,1 She married William Hejduk, Lucille apparently remarried to a Heasley sometime after William's death. Lucille Zajicek died on 19 January 1980 at Parma, Cuyahoga Co., OH.

     Sophia A. Zakazewski was born on 12 March 1914 at Glassport, Allegheny Co., PA.¹ She married Francis James Citino. Sophia A. Zakazewski died on 1 October 2001 at Columbiana Co., OH, at age 87.

     Sophie Edna Zalewski was born on 13 May 1929 at West Warren, Worcester Co., MA. She married Francis Edmund Bilek. Sophie Edna Zalewski died on 5 August 2009 at West Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA, at age 80.

     Hugo Otto William Zander was born on 28 January 1893 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He was the son of Otto C. Zander and Ida Frances Pommerening.¹ Hugo Otto William Zander married Ellen Charlotte Ort, daughter of John Ort and Bessie Robinson Clark, on 7 July 1920 at Cattaraugus Co., NY.¹ Hugo Otto William Zander lived in 1926 at 1140 Emerson Ave., N. Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.¹ He died on 18 January 1969 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 75. He was buried in January 1969 at Silverhill Cemetery, Silverhill, Baldwin Co., AL, Findagrave #36224535.

     Marybell Bessie Zander was born on 15 September 1922 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She was the daughter of Hugo Otto William Zander and Ellen Charlotte Ort. Marybell Bessie Zander married Walter Joseph Mernik. Marybell Bessie Zander died on 8 May 2003 at Spanish Fort, Baldwin Co., AL, at age 80

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Marybell B. Mernik -- Age 80, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away at home on May 8, 2003. Marybell was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 15, 1922 to Hugo W. and Charlotte O. Zander. She was married to Walter J. Mernik for 56 years before he preceded her in death on August 14, 1997. Mom and Dad moved to Gulf Shores, AL when they purchased Sea Horse Resort. She gave the Pink Pony Pub its name in 1968. Mom was a true sports enthusiast with Alabama at the top of her list. She was the All-American Mom-Room Mother, Girl Scout Leader, Team Supporter, PTA Member, Everybody's Mom-whose family and children always came first. We will all miss her dearly.

She is survived by four children and spouses, Bill and Madeleine Mernik; Tammy and Wayne Chisenhall; Bruce and Annette Mernik; and Debby and Dave Dalton; ten grandchildren, Shelly, Bill, Mark, JB, Gar, Tammy, Marcy, Kerry, Sherry, and DJ; and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Marybell Mernik are Monday, May 12, 2003 at 2pm from Bayview Funeral Home in Daphne, AL with burial in Memory Gardens of Fairhope. Mrs. Mernik will lie in state from 1pm until 2pm before service. In lieu of flowers, as a true animal lover, Mom would have liked contributions to be made to the Baldwin County Humane Society. Arrangements by BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Daphne, Alabama.

Published in the Mobile Register, Mobile, Alabama on 5/11/2003.

She was buried in May 2003 at Memory Gardens of Fairhope, Fairhope, Baldwin Co., AL, Findagrave #41443787.

     Otto C. Zander was born on 3 July 1852 at Germany. He married Ida Frances Pommerening on 4 October 1885 at Wisconsin. Otto C. Zander died on 10 April 1919 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 66. He was buried in April 1919 at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Findagrave #99958535.

     Magdalena Zapp married Adolf Munzinger, son of Albert Munzinger and Emma Amalie Schneider, in 1915 at Kaiserslautern, Rhein-Pfalz, Germany.

     Leah Zaragotsky married Frank Fabianczyk.

     Susan Zarn married George Weller.

     Mabel Marvene Zarr was born on 16 June 1911 at Clinton Twp., Lycoming Co., PA. She was the daughter of William Zarr and Lizzie L. (?)¹ Mabel Marvene Zarr married Alvin Clayton Barnes, son of James H. Barnes and Nora Bowman, on 5 August 1931 at Muncy, Lycoming Co., PA. Mabel Marvene Zarr died on 6 July 2001 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA, at age 90.

     William Zarr was born circa 1869 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Lizzie L. (?).¹

     Albert Clippinger Zartman was born on 30 May 1843 at Millville, Butler Co., OH.¹ He was the son of David Zartman and Margaret Clippinger.¹ Albert Clippinger Zartman married Amanda Faucett on 14 October 1869 at Franklin Co., IN. Albert Clippinger Zartman died on 11 March 1940 at age 96.

     Alice J. Zartman was born on 17 February 1864 at Somerset, Perry Co., OH.¹ She married Amos G. Conrad, son of George Washington Conrad and Mary Parker, circa 1886 at Perry Co. (probably), OH.¹ Alice J. Zartman died on 1 January 1941 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 76. She was buried on 2 January 1941 at Somerset Cemetery, Somerset, Perry Co., OH.

     Anna Elizabeth Zartman was born on 8 July 1845 at Millville, Butler Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of David Zartman and Margaret Clippinger.¹ Anna Elizabeth Zartman married William T. Johnson on 28 April 1869 at Carroll Co., IN. Anna Elizabeth Zartman died on 13 September 1887 at Burllington Twp., Carroll Co., IN, at age 42.

     Benjamin Zartman was born on 3 March 1783 at Northumberland Co., PA. He married Mary Stonebraker. Benjamin Zartman died on 18 February 1834 at Butler Co., OH, at age 50.
Note: Zartman/Sortman information from AFMHarrison.ftw genealogy prepared by WandaHarrison2067, online at ancestry.com.

     Daniel Kumler Zartman was born circa 1849 at Butler Co., OH.¹ He was the son of David Zartman and Susannah Zeller.¹

     David Zartman was born on 6 November 1815 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Zartman and Mary Stonebraker. David Zartman married Margaret Clippinger, daughter of Johann Adam Clippinger and Mary Margaret Kaufman, on 8 February 1838 at Millville, Butler Co., OH. David Zartman married Susannah Zeller on 19 October 1848 at Butler Co., OH. David Zartman died on 13 November 1889 at Carroll Co., IN, at age 74.

     Mary Magdalene Zartman was born on 4 March 1839 at Butler Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of David Zartman and Margaret Clippinger.¹ Mary Magdalene Zartman died on 1 December 1922 at Liberty, Union Co., IN, at age 83.

     William Elias Zartman was born on 18 April 1841 at Millville, Butler Co., OH.¹ He was the son of David Zartman and Margaret Clippinger.¹ William Elias Zartman married Amanda Gates on 9 October 1862 at Franklin Co., IN. William Elias Zartman died on 13 January 1923 at Orange City, Orange Co., FL, at age 81.

     Harriet Maxine Zaruba was born on 16 July 1923 at Olin, Jones Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Zaruba and Edna Grassfield. Harriet Maxine Zaruba married Willard Randolph McCormick, son of Walter McCormick and Grace Inez Vernon, on 18 March 1942 at Olin, Jones Co., IA. Harriet Maxine Zaruba died on 31 October 2006 at age 83. She was buried in November 2006 at Olin Cemetery, Olin, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #94579535.

     Henry Zaruba was born on 9 April 1894 at Hale Twp., Jones Co., IA, WW I draft registration.^1,2 He was the son of Michael Zaruba and Elizabeth Kostichek.¹ Henry Zaruba married Edna Grassfield, daughter of Jeremiah Day Grassfield and Ella Eudora Robb, on 5 October 1921 at Anamosa, Jones Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. C. L. Fould. Henry Zaruba died on 18 November 1949 at Hale Twp., Jones Co., IA, at age 55.