52322. Arthur Reed Kneibler Jr.
Lake Forester (Lake Forest, IL)
September 16, 1999Arthur Reed Kneibler, 81, of Lake Forest died Aug. 25, 1999. Mr. Kneibler was born during the blizzard of 1918 in Philadelphia and moved to Kenosha, Wis. in 1928. In 1933 he attended the Lake Forest Academy on an academic scholarship. He went on to attend the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he received an undergraduate business degree. He then attended Northwestern University Law School and the University of Wisconsin Law School where he received his degree.
During World War II he served four years in the Navy, retiring with the rank of Lt. second grade. He returned to Chicago where he worked for the Norris Grain Company, followed by 43 years on LaSalle Street. Highlights of his career include various partnerships, including EMKAY Leasing, as well as multiple real estate developments such as the Abbey in Lake Geneva, the Kabak Corporation, and most recently Optima Inc. Mr. Kneibler's generosity of spirit extended into the community and to the organizations which had given to him. He served as Alderman in Lake Forest's 2nd Ward for a number of years. In addition he served various terms on the Board of Governors at Shoreacres where he played a contributing role in the rebuilding of the clubhouse. Mr. Kneibler was totally devoted to Lake Forest Academy. He served two separate terms spanning parts of four decades as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. In 1993 he was appointed Chairman Emeritus for his contribution of time, talent and tireless effort on behalf on the school.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Crawford Kneibler; his children, Eleanor Kneibler, Bonnie Downs, Arthur Norris, Margot Calandrino, Nick Kneibler, Marianne Witte and Bruce Thorne; his sister, Mary M. Kneibler of Kenosha; and his three grandchildren.
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New York Passenger Lists
Ship President Roosevelt, from Southampton arrived New York Sep 5, 1939
Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
March 12, 2006Hanson (Kingsbeck), Betty M., age 88 of Mound, MN Preceded in death by husband, Chester Hanson; daughter, Barbara Whipple; parents, Gladys & Isaac Kingsbeck; brothers, Norris & Richard Kingsbeck.
Survived by daughters, Patty Guttormson of Mound and Pamela (Larry) Hansen of Apple Valley; grandchildren, Wayne, Lisa, Steve, Stephanie and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Brenna and Riley; sister, Gerane (Elwood) Larson; brothers, Howard (Dorothy) Kingsbeck, Warren (Pearl) Kingsbeck; sister-in-law, Clara Kingsbeck; many nieces & nephews.
30212. Benton Marshall Davison
The Nebraska State Journal
November 26, 1938Beatrice (A/P). Benton M. Davison, 60, farmer near here, was found dead in a motor truck in a pasture near his home Friday. Death was believed to have been caused by heart failure. Members of Davisons family, who found the body when he failed to return early Friday night, said he had complained recently of heart ailments. Gage county attorney Hubka said there will be no inquest.
Find-a-Grave
Hazel N. Davison, 102, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at Homestead Nursing Home, Washington.
Hazel was born December 25, 1910 at Warrensburg, Missouri, to Oscar C and Effie (Donnel) Barker. On December 3, 1938 she was united in marriage to Ralph L. Davison at Kansas City, Missouri. They were blessed with two sons.
In June of 1951, they moved to Washington and purchased the grain elevator, where Hazel was the bookkeeper. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was the church organist for many years. Hazel played bridge and belonged to a local bridge club.
Hazel loved traveling and took several trips to Europe.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Ralph; son, Herbert; sisters Ruth and Dorothy; and brothers, Paul, William and Claude.
Surviving her is her son Larry of Sedgwick, KS.
Lincoln Journal Star (NE)
October 18, 2000Davison -- Melba C., 82, Beatrice, widow of James, died Sunday (10/15/00). Born, Bookwalter. Homemaker, artist.
Survivors: daughter, Deanna Cline, Fountain Valley, Calif.; sons, Ross, Ceresco, James, Snohomish, Wash., Richard, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Ward, Live Oak, Calif.; seven grandchildren; sister, Joy Letizia, Hawthorne, Calif.
30217. Lillian May Rockefeller
New York Passenger Lists
Ship Bermuda, from Hamilton Bermuda, arrived New York 2 May 1929
Ship Queen of Bermuda from Hamilton, arrived New York 29 May 1936
New York Passenger Lists
Ship Bermuda, from Hamilton Bermuda, arrived New York 2 May 1929
Ship Munamar from Nassau, arrived New York 26 Jan 1922
Ship Queen of Bermuda from Hamilton, arrived New York 29 May 1936
52341. Carroll Rockefeller Jarden
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Name: Carroll Jarden
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1896
Death Date: 28 Mar 1984
SSN: 184012162
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1:18 Apr 1917
Release Date 1: 19 Mar 1919
52342. David Rockefeller Jarden
The Philadelphia Inquirer
October 2, 1997OUTDOORSMAN, 90 David R. Jarden, 90, who parlayed his love of the Canadian wilderness into a career as an outdoors photographer and lecturer, died of cancer Tuesday at his home in Huntingdon Valley. Mr. Jarden began shooting movies of his travels in 1941, when he took his wife on their honeymoon to Canada. Later, he would show other movies of the Canadian wilderness to friends
just for fun,'' and they encouraged him to relate his adventures full-time, said his wife of 56 years, Josephine Moyer Jarden. After serving in the Coast Guard during World War II, Mr. Jarden sold paints and varnish for a local company but gave up the job in the late 1940s to pursue traveling and lecturing. Mr. Jarden shot movies of more than 30 travels covering thousands of miles throughout Canada, Alaska, New Zealand and the Rocky Mountains. He recounted his travels at senior centers, schools, museums, libraries, travel clubs and fraternal organizations. He was a graduate of Germantown Academy and attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
He is also survived by three sons, David Jr., John and Charles P. 2d, and two grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Wyncote.
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New York Passenger Lists
Ship Borinquen from San Joan, Puerto Rico, arrived NewYork 26 Feb 1940
The Philadelphia Inquirer
February 20, 2007JOSEPHINE MOYER, on Feb. 19, 2007, age 93, of Blue Bell, formerly of Wyncote. Wife of the late David R.; mother of David Jr., John and Charles; also survived by her 2 grandsons and 2 great grandchildren.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Harry E Kerstetter
Birth Year: 1918
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State: Pennsylvania
County or City: Northumberland
Enlistment Date: 4 Apr 1942
Enlistment State: Pennsylvania
Enlistment City: Harrisburg
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emerge
ncy, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Aeronautical Engineer
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 120
Delaware County Daily Times
June 3, 2006Kermit Asher Drumheller, 89 of Pleasant View Retirement Community, formerly of Elizabethtown, died Monday, January 23, 2006 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
Born near Sunbury, PA, he was the son of the late George and Ida Eister Drumheller. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ella G. Kerstetter Drumheller who died in 1989.
Mr. Drumheller was a mechanic all of his life and was formerly employed by Olmsted Air Force Base in Middletown before owning and operating Drumheller's Garage in Elizabethtown. He was an avid hunter and archer and was a life member of Milton Grove Sportsman Club, the NRA and Big Chiques Bowman. Additionally, he was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #596, Elizabethtown. After retirement, he won several prizes for his woodworking projects.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, George Palmer, Cloyd, Calvin and Emmanual, and two sisters Gladys Broscious and Blanche Lahr.
Mr. Drumheller is survived by four children, a son, Kermit Alvin, Winchester, VA; daughter, Audrey, wife of Ronald Mitchell, McConnellsburg, PA; son, Carl, Rheems; son, Barry, husband of Joan Drumheller, Ephrata; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Melvin, husband of Donna Drumheller, Northumberland; and two sisters, Dora, wife of the late Arthur Broscious, and Luella, wife of the late Bruce Shipman, both of Sunbury.
Eastside Journal (Bellevue, WA)
December 7, 1999Anna Catherine Keener of Redmond died Dec. 2, 1999, in Kirkland. She was 82.
Mrs. Keener was born March 29, 1917, in Marrisville, Pa. After completing high school, she joined the Army in September 1943 and served until receiving an honorable discharge in December 1945. On July 19, 1945, she married Joseph Keener in Washington, D.C., and in 1947 they moved to Redmond.
Mrs. Keener was employed as a nurse's aid and a waitress. She enjoyed reading and was a member of a video club.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.