David Michael Stefonek
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek was born May 15, 1941, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. He is the son of Dexter William Stefonek of Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, and Vivian E. Abbey of Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI
Constance Jane "Connie" Stephens was born September 19, 1942, in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV. She is the daughter of Thomas Clayton Stephens Jr. of Tornado, Kanawha Co., WV, and Eva Mildred Halstead of Mt. Vernon, Knox Co., OH. She is also the stepdaughter of William Everett McNealey of St. Albans, WV.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek and Constance Jane "Connie" Stephens were married June 14, 1964, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Golden, Jefferson Co., CO.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek and Constance Jane "Connie" (Stephens) Stefonek had two children:
David Michael Stefonek and Constance Jane "Connie" (Stephens) Stefonek were divorced about 1987 in Oregon, and Connie reverted to using her maiden name.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek then married Karen J. Rupert.
Karen J. Rupert was born February 16, 1950, in Winlock, Lewis Co., WA. She is the daughter of Cecil James Rupert and Georgia Elva Weimer. Georgia was born April 14, 1916, in Cambridge, ID; and died February 18, 2008, in Portland, OR. Cecil was born March 14, 1916, in New Waterford, OH; and died April 27, 2006, in Chehalis, WA.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek and Karen J. Rupert were married September 25, 1988, in Winlock, Lewis Co., WA.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek and Karen J. (Rupert) Stefonek had no children.
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Otis Melville Rude was born November 29, 1895 in Volga, Brookings Co., SD.
Vivian E. Abbey was born November 17, 1905 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
Dexter William Stefonek was born January 31, 1918, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 7, 1920 shows Russell Abbey (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents is an Automobile Salesman owing his home at 416 Rib Street, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Anna Abbey (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is their daughter Vivian Abbey (age 14) born in Wisconsin of Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 12, 1920 shows John Stefonek (age 28) born in Minnesota to United States-born parents is employed and living at 532 North Stevens Street, 2nd Ward, City of Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Ethel Stefonek (age 28) born in Wisconsin to Minnesota-born parents. Also living there is son, Dexter Stefonek (age 1-10/12) born in Wisconsin to Minnesota and Wisconsin-born parents. A Boarder, Mahon (age 21) also lives in the house.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1930 shows Russell L. Abbey (age 47) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and New York-born parents is an acid maker in a paper mill owing his home at 416 Rib Street, Third Ward, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Also living there is his wife Anna A. Abbey (age 45) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. They were married at ages 22 and 20, respectively. Their two unmarried children born in Wisconsin are living at home: Vivian Abbey (age 24) who a saleslady at a store, and Truman Abbey (age 10).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930 shows Otis Rude (age 35) born in South Dakota to Norwegian and Minnesota-born parents and first married at age 20 is a General Farmer owning his own farm valued at $2,700 and living on 607 Alison Road, 3rd Ward, City of Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Ethel Rude (age 34) born in Wisconsin to Minnesota-born parents who was first married at age 19. Living at home are Otis Rude's children: Velma Rude (age 14) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents; Otis Rude (age 12) born in South Dakota to South Dakota-born parents; June Rude (age 9) born in Wisconsin to South Dakota-born parents; Kenneth Rude (age 8) born in Wisconsin to South Dakota-born parents; and Darrel D. Rude (age 7) born in Wisconsin to South Dakota-born parents. Also living there are the step-children of Otis, both born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Dexter W. Stefonek (age 12); and Walter A. Stefonek (age 7).
Dexter W. Stefonek and Vivian E. Abbey were married December 15, 1940, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek was born May 15, 1941, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
Constance Jane "Connie" Stephens was born September 19, 1942, in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
Karen J. Rupert was born February 16, 1950, in Unknown.
The Sunday Gazette-Mail, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, Sunday, February 9, 1964
Miss Constance J. Stephens Plans June Bridal in Denver
DENVER, Colo. - The engagement of Miss Constance Jane Stephens to David Michael Stefonek, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stefonek of Rhinelander, Wisc., has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. McNealy of Denver, formerly of St. Albans, W. Va. The wedding is planned for June in Denver. The granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Stephens Sr., of Tornado and the late Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Halstead of St. Albans, Miss Stephens is a senior at Walla Walla (Wash.) College, where she is majoring in business administration. Her fiance received his B. S. degree in electrical engineering there last year and is associated with the Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, Ore.
Vivian E. (Abbey) Stefonek died December 25, 1984, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 79.
Dexter W. Stefonek died November 19, 1985, in Glendive, Dawson Co., MT, at age 67.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek and Karen J. Rupert Marriage License.
David Michael "Dave" Stefonek and Karen J. Rupert Marriage Record.
Westwind, Walla Walla University Alumni Magazine, College Place, Walla Walla Co., WA, June 30, 2008
Dave Stefonek ’63 and his wife, Karen (Rupert) ’72, have retired in Corbett, Ore. One of Dave’s life-changing experiences was bypass surgery, subsequent rehab, and a plant-based diet. Dave and Karen have two children, Karen and Krista.
William Everett McNealy
The Oregonian, Portland, OR, USA, 10 Sep 2011
McNealy, William E. 88 Aug. 04, 1923 Sept. 04, 2011 William was born in St. Albans, W. Va., and died in Portland, Ore. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mildred; and stepson, Thomas Stephens. He is survived by his step-daughter, Constance Stephens; sister, Opal Rimmer; four nieces; and one nephew. William and Mildred shared many wonderful years together traveling the Western U.S. while he oversaw various construction projects. Upon retirement, they moved to Portland and enjoyed the beauty of the Northwest. He enjoyed music and played the trombone with several groups throughout his lifetime. Service 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Willamette National Cemetery.
4 Aug 1923, Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Published in The Oregonian on May 19, 2011
Thomas Clayton Stephens III
Stephens III, Thomas Clayton 70 Nov. 18, 1940 May 07, 2011 Thomas Clayton Stephens III passed peacefully from this life May 7, 2011. His deep faith in the Lord saw him Home on that day. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Janice Meckley Klinefelter; dear sister, Constance Stephens; stepfather, William McNealy; four sons and two daughters. Tommy, we will miss you.
Thomas C. Stephens (November 18, 1940) /Patricia Ann Stephens (October 1942), Portland and Otis, OR
Walla Walla University, College Place, OR.