Person Page - 955

     James A. Essick was born on 5 September 1852.¹ He was the son of Rev. Henry M. Essick and Lydia Rinewalt.¹ James A. Essick married Susan Fitchard, daughter of Philip Fitchard and Susan Dewald, on 10 March 1880.¹ James A. Essick died on 22 August 1920 at age 67 Mr. Essick was a member of the White Hall Baptist Church, White Hall, Pa; served 29 years as Deacon and Trustee; 35 years as Church Clerk and more than 20 years as Superintendent of the Sunday School.¹

     Laura Louise Essick was born on 25 December 1885.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Howard Malcom Essick and Clara Belle Courson.¹ Laura Louise Essick married John Danskin Mattson, son of Dr. Charles Randolph Mattson and Edith Roscoe, on 9 July 1907.¹ Laura Louise Essick died on 3 November 1963 at Montgomery Co., PA, at age 77. She was buried in November 1963 at Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery Co., PA, Findagrave #134218731.

     Laura R. Essick was born on 17 April 1888.¹ She was the daughter of James A. Essick and Susan Fitchard.¹ Laura R. Essick married Dr. Robert N. Lowrie, son of James W. Lowrie and Priscilla Bryson, on 14 October 1913.¹

     Louise Essick was born on 27 November 1849 at Lancaster Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Henry M. Essick and Lydia Rinewalt.¹ Louise Essick married Hon. Clinton R. Savidge, son of Samuel K. Savidge and Ellen Campbell, on 31 December 1875.¹ Louise Essick died on 16 April 1920 at age 70 Louise Essick Savidge, wife of former Judge Clinton R. Savidge, died April 16, 1920, at Sunbury, Pa., of pneumonia. She was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 27, 1849. She was a woman of brilliant intellect and was one of the community's most accomplished women. She was president of Iris Club, and active worker in the Civic Club, Red Cross, First Baptist Church. She was beloved and esteemed by all who came within the circle of her acquaintance. (Newspaper Clipping.)¹

     Lydia R. Essick died in January 1883.¹ She was born in January 1883.¹ She was the daughter of James A. Essick and Susan Fitchard.¹

     Mary Emily Essick was born on 23 July 1884.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Howard Malcom Essick and Clara Belle Courson.¹ Mary Emily Essick married Harry Bushong Hahs, son of Charles S. Hahs and Sarah Bushong, on 4 December 1906.¹

     Paul J. Essick was born on 13 November 1857.¹ He was the son of Paul J. Essick and Rachel H. (?)¹ Paul J. Essick married Catharine Baugh Heckel, daughter of Dr. Edward B. Heckel and Harriet Rinehart Baugh, on 7 May 1885, Ceremony by Rev. Jesse P. Hetric.¹

     Paul J. Essick married Rachel H. (?).¹

     Paul J. Essick III began military service WWI, Lieut., 5th Infantry.¹ He was born on 2 February 1899.¹ He was the son of Paul J. Essick and Catharine Baugh Heckel.¹

     Cecil Cleo Essig was born on 15 July 1892 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Gottlieb W. Essig and Susan Amelia Strickler. Cecil Cleo Essig lived on 7 June 1900 at Palermo Twp., Grundy Co., IA, with his grandparents Strickler.¹ He lived on 27 April 1910 at Clarion, Wright Co., IA, with his uncle Oliver P. Strickler's household, blacksmith in railroad roundhouse.²

     Dwayne Richard Essig was born on 24 July 1922 at Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA. He was the son of Flavius William Essig and Alma Victoria Green. Dwayne Richard Essig began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Infantry, PFC. He died on 7 August 1945 at France at age 23. He was buried at Fort Dodge Memorial Park, Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA, Findagrave #62738434.

     Flavius William Essig was also known as Theodore .W. Essig Birth name was Flavius, and that was used in his father's 1923 will; however, he appears to have used "Theodore" exclusively as an adult. He was born on 22 October 1883 at Grundy Co., IA. He was the son of Gottlieb W. Essig and Susan Amelia Strickler. Flavius William Essig lived on 29 June 1900 at Whitten, Hardin Co., IA.¹ He married Alma Victoria Green, daughter of Frank Green and Mary Winkler, on 8 July 1913 at Webster City, Hamilton Co., IA. Flavius William Essig died in February 1962 at age 78. He was buried in 1962 at Fort Dodge Memorial Park, Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA, Findagrave #101131643.

     Gottlieb W. Essig was born in April 1861 at Canada.¹ He married Susan Amelia Strickler, daughter of Henry Price Strickler and Anna Maria Miller, on 3 March 1881 at Grundy Co., IA. Gottlieb W. Essig married Ada A. Miller on 6 May 1896 at Grundy Co., IA.¹ Gottlieb W. Essig lived on 29 June 1900 at Whitten, Hardin Co., IA, blacksmith.¹

     Jessie Lucille Essig was born on 14 April 1919 at Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA. She was the daughter of Flavius William Essig and Alma Victoria Green. Jessie Lucille Essig married Leonard Frank Tonhouse, son of William H. Tonhouse and Anna S. Olson, on 17 October 1942 at Badger, Webster Co., IA. Jessie Lucille Essig died on 24 February 2013 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 93

Obituarry -- (Findagrave.com):

On February 24, 2013, Jessie Lucille Tonhouse passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by her family.

A Visitation will be on Saturday, March 2nd at the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with a Graveside service to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials and condolences can be directed to the family through Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Jessie was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on April 14, 1919. She married the love of her life Leonard Frank Tonhouse on November 17, 1942. Her family operated a trucking business in addition to a farm six miles north and one mile east of Duncombe, Iowa. Jessie later worked at the Fort Dodge Laboratories and retired with more than thirty years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, her parents, Flavius (Ted) and Josephine Victoria (Alma) Essig, and her brothers Theodore Frank (Margaret), Jimmy Dean (Sandy), and Dwayne Richard. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her son, Gary Dwayne Tonhouse (Marian Ryan) of Ankeny, and grandchildren Jackie of Ankeny, IA. And Gary Tonhouse of St. Louis MO. Jessie is also survived by her sister in law Sandy Essig of Tucson, AZ, as well as nieces and nephews, Cindy, Ted, Eric, and Kristen as well grand nieces and nephews of Arizona and Nebraska.

She was buried in February 2013 at Fort Dodge Memorial Park, Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA, Findagrave #105976088.

     Jimmy Dean Essig Ph.D. was born on 3 September 1935 at Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA. He was the son of Flavius William Essig and Alma Victoria Green. Jimmy Dean Essig Ph.D. died on 6 May 2005 at Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, at age 69

Obituary -- Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona; Wednesday, 11 MAY 2005, p.16 (Newspapers.com):

ESSIG, Dr. Jimmy D., passed away May 6, 2005 after a brave battle with cancer. Jim was born 69 years ago in Iowa and was a resident of Tucson since 1965. He received his doctorate in psychology at the University of Arizona and worked for 27 years at Palo Verde High School as a counseling psychologist. Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years Sandy; four children, Sindy, Ted, Eric, Kirstin; their spouses, Tina, Julia, Michael; six grandchildren, Patric, Cole, Madison, Emma, Olivia, Eva; his sister Jessie; and many more friends and family who loved him. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on May 13 at the Kingdom Hall, 11261 East Tanque Verde Road. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jim's name to the Tucson Medical Center Hospice.

     Susanna Essig was born at Roxborough Twp., Philadelphia Co., PA. She married Aaron Fite. Susanna Essig died before 1877 not mentioned in her husband's willl, apparently predeceased him.

     Theodore F. Essig was born on 25 December 1917. He was the son of Flavius William Essig and Alma Victoria Green. Theodore F. Essig married Margaret Sophia Coppinger, daughter of Michael Joseph Coppinger and Sophia M. Hanson. Theodore F. Essig died on 18 October 1990 at age 72. He was buried in October 1990 at Fort Dodge Memorial Park, Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA, Findagrave #101131743.

     Chad Eugene Essman was born on 30 December 1971 at Streator, LaSalle Co., IL. He was the son of Edmund Eugene Essman and Roberta Irene Wright. Chad Eugene Essman died on 11 May 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, at age 32.

     Edmund Eugene Essman was born on 28 January 1935 at Streator, LaSalle Co., IL; son of Henry N. and Minnie J. (Rieck) Essman. He married Roberta Irene Wright, daughter of John Edward Wright Sr. and Marcella Detmering, on 16 November 1965. Edmund Eugene Essman died on 23 March 2019 at Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, at age 84

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Edmund Eugene Essman, 84 of Streator passed away Saturday morning (March 23, 2019) at the OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

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.

Edmund was born on January 28, 1935 in Streator to Henry and Minnie (Reick) Essman Sr. He married Roberta Wright on November 16, 1965. She survives.

Also surviving is a brother Louis Essman of Streator, 3 sisters-in-law, Beth Crank of Streator and Mary Kay Werhane of Lena, IL whom he and his wife raised, Ramona Essman of Streator and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son Chad, Brothers Henry and John Essman and a sister Josie Borman.

Edmund attended Streator Schools, served in the US Army and retired from Thatcher Glass.

He was buried in March 2019 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL, Findagrave #197857785.

     Frederick Benjamin Essman was born on 21 April 1880 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ He married Jennie Marilla Wheaton on 19 April 1905.¹ Frederick Benjamin Essman died in 1944 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Loran Arndt Essman was born on 23 May 1916 at Ellsworth, Nobles Co., MN. He was the son of Frederick Benjamin Essman and Jennie Marilla Wheaton.¹ Loran Arndt Essman married Refa LaVonne Meyer, daughter of William August Meyer and Mary Effie Tollie, on 23 April 1942 at Camp Polk, LA. Loran Arndt Essman died on 3 March 2006 at Canon City, Fremont Co., CO, at age 89 dates per SSDI

Obituary from Pueblo Chieftain, March 11, 2006

Loran A. Essman, 89, of Canon City, joined our Lord on March 3, 2006. Born in Ellsworth, Minn., Loran wed Refa L. Meyer on April 23, 1942, at Camp Polk, La. Sent overseas as a tank mechanic in October of 1942, Loran served as a sergeant in the 1st Army, Third Armored Spearhead Division and fought in five major campaigns: Normandy, N. France, Rhineland, Battle of the Bulge and Central Europe. For his service, he was awarded the Jubilee of Liberty Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal and the American Defense Service Medal. Loran moved to Canon City with his family in 1965 after leaving the grocery business in Southern California. He then worked as a produce manager for Hilltop Market and Canon Market before enjoying retirement in Southern Texas. In 1995, Loran and his wife moved back to Canon City. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lorna Faye Taylor. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Refa; daughters, Dawn (Pete) Nelson and Jacqui (Mark) Mitchell; grandchildren, Loran (Meladee) Taylor, Amy Nelson, Mark Mitchell Jr. and Michael Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Tristan and Asia Taylor. Loran enjoyed gardening, barbecuing, deep-sea fishing, his beloved yellow lab, Abby, and making others laugh. His great selfless love for his family and deep sense of patriotism remain an inspiration to his family and all who knew him. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at Holt Chapel of the Garden with the Rev. Don Bird officiating.

     Lorna Faye Essman was born on 12 March 1943 at South Gate, Los Angeles Co., CA. She was the daughter of Loran Arndt Essman and Refa LaVonne Meyer. Lorna Faye Essman died on 26 April 2000 at Naturita, Montrose Co., CO, at age 57 Obituary: (findagrave.com)

Lorna Faye Taylor, 57, of Naturita, died April 26, 2000, in Naturita. She was born March 12, 1943, in Bell, California, to Loran and Refa (Meyer) Essman.

Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker. She was active in the Republican Party in her community. She moved from California in 1965 and had been a Colorado resident since. Mrs. Taylor attended art school in Denver. She was a talented artist and seamstress.

Mrs. Taylor enjoyed reading, listening to music and working with art programs on the computer. She made many beautiful gifts for her family members.

On Oct. 14, 1962, in Bellflower, Calif., she married Noble Taylor, who survives. She is also survived by her parents of Canon City; a son: Loran David (Meladee) Taylor of Naturita; five grandchildren: Jyn, Andrew, Gaston, Tristen and Asia; sisters: Dawn (Pete) Nelson of Beulah, Jacqueline (Mark) Mitchell of Canon City; a niece: Amy Nelson of Beulah; nephews: Mark and Michael Mitchell of Canon City; aunts: Edna (Lyle) Jacobson of Canon City, Luella Nagel of Minnesota; an uncle: Frederick (Marge) Essman of Florida; and numerous cousins.

Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Sillaman. Interment follows in Nucla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.

She was buried in April 2000 at Nucla Cemetery, Nucla, Montrose Co., CO.

     Charles Beason Estabrook was born on 23 March 1922 at Brookline, Suffolk Co., MA. He was the son of Charles Beason Estabrook Sr. and Christianne Margaret Harley. Charles Beason Estabrook married Martha Hayward in 1953 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. Charles Beason Estabrook was buried in 1972 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He died in 1972 at Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD.

     Charles Beason Estabrook Sr. was born on 12 March 1890 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Christianne Margaret Harley, daughter of Enos C. Harley and Anna Elizabeth Hershey, on 2 June 1917 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Charles Beason Estabrook Sr. was buried in 1948 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He died in 1948 at Newtonville, Middlesex Co., MA.

     Christopher W. Estell was born in November 1899 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of George M. Estell and Sidney A. Windell.¹

     Deborah Estell was born on 13 August 1804.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Estell and Abigail (?) Deborah Estell married Jacob Stewart, son of Andrew Stewart and Abigail (?), on 30 June 1826 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH. Deborah Estell died on 12 June 1832 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 27.

     Florence F. Estell was born in November 1891 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of George M. Estell and Sidney A. Windell.¹

     George M. Estell was born in December 1865 at Indiana.¹ He married Sidney A. Windell, daughter of Christopher W. Windell and Mary Williams, on 2 January 1890 at Madison Co., IN.¹

     Horace W. Estell was born in March 1895 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of George M. Estell and Sidney A. Windell.¹

     Samuel Estell married Abigail (?).