Ida Delilah Abbey
Ira Eluster Miller was born September 19, 1895, in Leoti Twp., Wichita Co., KS, and died March 28, 1967, at his home, Route 1, Pulaski, Brown Co., WI, at age 71. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. He is the son of George Smith Miller of Fort Wayne, DeKalb Co., IN, and Mary Lou Emma Flanagan of Knoxville, Marion Co., IA. George was a Surveyor and a County Engineer. Mary Lou Emma (Flanagan) Miller lived to age 100.
Ida Delilah Abbey was born January 12, 1897, in the Town of Milladore, Wood Co., WI, and died November 25, 1975, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, at age 78. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. She is the daughter of Charles Washington Abbey of South Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI, and Cora Adella Armstrong of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Ira Eluster Miller and Ida Delilah Abbey were married July 20, 1916, in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND.
Ira Eluster Miller and Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller had seven children:
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Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.
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Ira Eluster Miller and Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Ira Eluster Miller was born September 19, 1895, in Leoti Twp., Wichita Co., KS.
Ida Delilah Abbey was born January 12, 1897, in the Town of Milladore, Wood Co., WI.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows C. W. Abbey (age 38) born August 1861 in Wisconsin to English Canadian and English-born parents is a Laborer renting his home and is living in the Town of Milladore, Wood Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 17 years, Cora Abbey (age 33) born September 1866 in Wisconsin to English Canadian and New York-born parents, with all six of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his five children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Maud Abbey (age 14) born June 1885; Samual Abbey (age 7) born August 1892; Phebe Abbey (age 5) born August 1894; Ida Abbey (age 3) born January 1897; and Orin Abbey (age 9/12) born October 1899.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1900, shows George S. Miller (age 43) born August 1856 in Indiana to Pennsylvania-born parents and married for 9 years is a Farmer owning his own farm in Washington Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. Living with him is his wife Mary L. Miller (age 38) born September 1862 in Iowa to Virginia and Ohio-born parents with all five of the children born to her still alive. The five sons living at home: Vessie Miller (age 12) born October 1887 in Missouri; who is a farm laborer; Walter Miller (age 7) born June 1892 in Kansas; Ira E. Miller (age 4) born September 1895 in Kansas; Karl Miller (age 3) born February 1897 in Missouri; and Arland Miller (age 1) born December 1898 in Missouri.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Chas. Abbey (age 45) born in Wisconsin to England-born parents, is a married Drayman, and who rents his home, and living in the 1st Ward, City of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Cora Abbey (age 38) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; his son, Sammy Abbey (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Oran Abbey (age 5) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Maude Abbey (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Clara Abbey (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Phoebe Abbey (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his daughter, Ida Abbey (age 7) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
In 1908, Charles Washington Abbey and family removed to Beulah, ND, and farmed south of the city. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Beulah.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 4, 1910, shows Charles Abbey (age 48) born in Wisconsin to England-born parents, is a married Farmer of a Farm, and in his first marriage, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in Twp. 142, Range 88, Mercer Co., ND. Living with are: his wife of 26 years, Cora Abbey (age 42) born in Wisconsin to New York and Canada-born parents, and in her first marriage, and with all 6 of her children still alive his unmarried daughter, Clara Belle Abbey (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, who works in a Woolen Factory; his unmarried son, Samuel Abbey (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, who Works at Farm Labor at Home; his daughter, Phoebe Abbey (age 15) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Ida Abbey (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his son, Oran Abbey (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Leigh Larson note: His daughter, Hellen Maude, was crossed off the census entry, since she had moved away and married H. Oriel Sovereign. Clara B. Abbey (age 22) is a duplicate entry shown living in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, on April 20, 1910, as a Lodger in the Charles Burdick household. She is a Drawer in a Woolen Mill.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Clara B. Abbey (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is an unmarried Lodger, and is living at 533 Third Avenue, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, a Drawer in a Woolen Mill. There are five others in the Charles Burdick household.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 7, 1910, shows George S. Miller (age 53) born in Indiana to Indiana-born parents is a land surveyor living at 507 So. Dewey Street, City of Maryville, Polk Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. Living with him is his wife of 19 years, Mary Miller (age 41) born in Iowa to Virginia and Ohio-born parents with all seven of her children still alive. Six children are living at home: Walter Miller (age 17) born in Kansas; Ira Miller (age 14) born in Kansas; Karl Miller (age 13) born in Missouri; Garland Miller (age 11) born in Missouri; Mary Miller (age 9) born in Missouri; and Isaac Miller (age 5) born in Missouri.
On July 2, 1914, Charles W. Abbey received a Homestead Land Grant for 160 acres of land in North Dakota, Document No. 0011464.
The North Dakota Record, Ellendale, ND, Thursday, December 24, 1914
Little Drawbacks to Sparking
Ira E. Miller has rented the C. W. Abbey farm this year.
The 1915 North Dakota State Census taken on April 1, 1915, shows C. W. Abbey (age 54) is living in Township 141, Mercer Co., ND. Living with him are: Cora Abbey (age 49); Ida Abbey (age 17); and Oran Abbey (age 15).
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, June 16, 1916
Evans News.
As Ira Miller was returning from a call on his sweetheart, he was surrounded by a pack of coyotes when about a mile from home. He had no weapons and broke all records for long distance running. The animals followed him to the door of his home but failed to attack him - Mandan Daily Pioneer.
Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller and Oran Ralph Abbey, North Dakota, about 1916 - 1917. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Ira Eluster Miller and Ida Delilah Abbey were married July 17, 1916, in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Ira Eluster Miller (age 21) born September 19, 1896, in Leoti, KS, is a Farmer and a Land Owner and is living in Beulah, ND. He is married and has a wife who would be supported by her father. He had served 4 years as an Infantry Private in the National Guard of Missouri.
Vess Robin Miller was born August 6, 1917, in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND.
The 1918 Standard Atlas of Mercer Co., ND, shows that Ira E. Miller owns the 160 acres of land in the SE 1/4, Section 14, T 142N, R 088W, of the 5th PM, Mercer Co., ND, that Charles Washington Abbey had homesteaded in 1914. This was probably necessitated by the divorce of Charles Washington "Charlie" Abbey and Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey. The image on the left is for a JPG file. The picture on the right is for a PDF file.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 26, 1920, shows Ira Eleuster Miller (age 24) born in Kansas to Missouri-born parents is a Timberman in a Coal Mine renting his home in the Village of Beulah, Mercer Co., ND. Living with him is his wife Ida Delch Miller (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is their son Vess Robin Miller (age 2), born in North Dakota to Kansas and Wisconsin-born parents. Walter H. Sovereign and wife are next door neighbors. The son of Walter Sovereign, Orel Herbert Sovereign, married Helen Maude Abbey, Ida's sister.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, May 28, 1920
Mrs. Ira Miller who has been out on the farm with her father the past few weeks, has returned to town.
Beverly Ruth "Bev" Miller was born January 23, 1921, in the Village of Beulah, Mercer Co., ND.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Friday, January 29, 1921
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter who made her appearance on Sunday morning. Both mother and child are getting along very nicely. The Independent extends congratulations.
Cora Elizabeth Adella "Betty" Miller was born March 7, 1922, in Werner, Dunn Co., ND.
Beverly Ruth "Bev" Miller, North Dakota, 1924. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The 1925 North Dakota State Census taken on 1925 shows Ira Miller (age 29) is living in Township 142, Mercer Co., ND. Living with him are: Eda Miller (age 27); male Babe Miller (age 7); female Babe Miller (age 4); Ira Miller (age 3); and Chas. Abby (age 63). All were born in the United States and are U. S. citizens.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, April 22, 1926
Locals.
Ira Miller and family are leaving for Maryville, Mo. where they will visit with relatives for some time. They will return, however, in time for Ira to resume his duties as teacher in the school where he has taught during the past year.
David Allan "Dave" Miller was born July 1, 1926, in Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO.
David Allan "Dave" Miller birth record, thanks to Reclaim the Records.
Douglas Terrance "Terry" Miller was born July 1, 1926, in Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO.
Douglas Terrance "Terry" Miller birth record, thanks to Reclaim the Records.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, July 15, 1926
Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller at Denver, Mo. on July 2nd. Reports are that the two husky youngsters and their mother in getting along fine; but Ira, they say is so darn proud that no one can talk to him at all. Here's congratulations.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, September 2, 1926
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller returned last Monday after an extended visit with relatives at Denver, Mo. Those new twin boys are getting along just fine.
Douglas Terrance "Terry" Miller and David Alan "Dave" Miller, North Dakota, 1929. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey with Douglas Terrance "Terry" Miller and David Alan "Dave" Miller, North Dakota, 1929. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, October 25, 1928
South of Town.
Mrs. Ira Miller and Oran Abbey are enjoying a visit from their mother, she arrived here Saturday evening from Los Angeles, California.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1930, shows Ira E. Willer (age 34) born in Kansas to Indiana and Missouri-born parents and first married at age 20 is a Farmer renting his farm in Township 142 Range 88, Mercer Co., ND. Living with him is his wife Ida D. Willer (age 32) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 18. Also living there are their children: V. Robert Willer (age 12), born in North Dakota; Beverly R. Willer (age 9) born in North Dakota; Cora E. A. Willer (age 8) born in North Dakota; and twins, Douglas T. Willer and David A. Willer (age 3-9/12) born in Missouri.
Twins, Douglas Terrance "Terry" Miller and David Alan "Dave" Miller, North Dakota, about 1932. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Back Row, L to R: Ida (Abbey) Miller, Betty Miller, Cora (Armstrong) Abbey and Beverly Miller. Front Row, L to R: Terry Miller, Lois Abbey, June Abbey and David Miller, North Dakota, ca. 1932. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
Ira Eluster Miller Jr. was born September 1, 1937, in Fort Peck, Valley Co., MT.
The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, September 16, 1937
A son is reported at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller at Ft. Peck, Mont.
Richard Orin Miller was born October 15, 1938, in Granton, Clark Co., WI.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1940, shows Ira Miller (age 44) born in Kansas, and 5 years ago was living in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, and with 2 years of High School, is a married Electric Welder at a Navy Yard who rents his home for $7/month and is living at 1121 Hamilton, 3rd Ward, City of Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Ida Miller (age 42) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, and with 8 years of School; his unmarried son, Vess Miller (age 22) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Hawaii, and with 2 years of High School, an Electric Welder at a Shipyard; his unmarried daughter, Beverly Miller (age 19) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, and with 2 years of High School, a Maid in a Private Home; his unmarried daughter, Betty Miller (age 18) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, and with 2 years of High School, a Maid in a Private Home; his son, David Miller (age 13) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, and with 6 years of School; his son, Terrence Miller (age 13) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, and with 7 years of School; his son, Ira E. Miller (age 2) born in Montana; and his son, Richard Miller (age 1) born in Wisconsin.
Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey and Cora Elizabeth Adella "Betty" Miller, about 1940. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1942, shows Ira E. Miller (age 46) born September 19, 1895, in Leoti, KS, is employed at the U. S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn, NY.
Robert Daniel Guy and Cora Elizabeth Adella "Betty" Miller were married October 5, 1942, in Norfolk, VA.
Left to right: Beverly, Ira, Vess, Terry and David Miller, about 1944. Black and white photo courtesy of Patrick Douglas "Pat" Miller, grandson of Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller, and son of Vess Miller.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated July 5, 1944, shows David Allan Miller is living in R. D. 3, Gravity, Wayne Co., PA. Mrs. Ira E. Miller of Gravity, PA, will always know his address.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, August 19, 1948
VISITORS FROM EAST
Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 608 S. Ash street, are Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller and two sons, Richard and Ira E. from Lake Ariel, PA.
Clarissa Belle (Abbey) Higgins, Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey and Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller, about 1949. Photos courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, June 23, 1949
FROM CALIFORNIA
Mrs. Cora T. Abbey, Pomona, Calif., is a guest at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, S. Ash street. Mrs. Abbey, who is 83 years old, made the journey alone from California, and is making an extended trip, visiting in Minnesota and North Dakota and other points in Wisconsin. She will also visit at the home of another son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, Granton. The Millers recently took up their residence in Granton, having lived in New York until a short time ago.
Beverly Ruth "Bev" (Miller) Meek, about 1950. Black and white photo courtesy of Patrick Douglas "Pat" Miller, grandson of Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller.
David Allan "Dave" Miller and Jacqueline Cordelia "Jackie" Fiergola were married February 18, 1950, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
On April 7, 1950, David Allan "Dave" Miller applied for WWII Compensation.
David Allan "Dave" Miller and Jacqueline Cordelia "Jackie" (Fiergola) Miller wrote this letter to Arvid Rudolf Gustafson and Marilyn Odell (Abbey) Gustafson on October 30, 1951. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1950, shows Ira E. Miller (age 54) born in Kansas, is a married Welder at a Repair Shop, and is living on a farm in York, Clark Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Ida D. Miller (age 52) born in Wisconsin; his son, Ira E. Miller Jr. (age 12) born in Montana; and his son, Richard O. Miller Jr. (age 11) born in Wisconsin.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1950, shows Robert Guy (age 38) born in Mississippi, is a married Farm Helper on a Farm, and is living on a farm in Marion Co., MS. Living with him are: his wife, Cora Guy (age 28) born in Mississippi; his son, William Guy (age 4) born in Mississippi; his son, Robert Guy Jr. (age 3) born in Mississippi to United States-born parents; his daughter, I. Candace Guy (age 2) born in Mississippi; and his son, Michael Guy (age 0, November) born in Mississippi. Leigh Larson note: In 1964, Candace Guy was attending school in Manitowoc, WI. Michael Quitman Guy was born November 29, 1949, in Columbia, Marion Co., MS, and died June 29, 2021, in Two Rivers, WI, at age 71. Married February 11, 1970, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, to Leslie Rita Pierce: Born December 14, 1951, in Manitowoc, WI; Died February 27, 2018, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI (age 66). Leslie then married September 15, 1973, in Manitowoc Co., WI, to Paul Martin Jacobi. Divorced November 14, 1977, in Manitowoc Co., WI.
Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage on Elk Creek Lake, Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI, about 1951.
On January 10, 1951, Robert Daniel Guy arrived at the Port of New York, NY. He was an Able Bodied Seaman with 3 years of service at sea, who was engaged on December 12, 1950, at Mobile, AL, and boarded the American S.S. Tivives on January 6, 1951, from Cortes, Honduras.
Robert Daniel Guy died May 12, 1951, at a hospital in Yugoslavia, at age 38. Buried in Lott Memorial Cemetery, Marion Co., MS.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Monday, June 2, 1952
FROM ALBUQUERQUE
Guests on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, S. Ash street, were the latter's nephew and niece, Sgt. and Mrs. David Miller and daughter, Albuquerque, N. M. They have also been visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Miller, Granton. At the expiration of his furlough, Sgt. Miller will report for duty in California en route to Japan.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, August 28, 1952
With The Colors
Sgt. David A. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Miller, route 1, Granton, and whose wife Jacqueline, lives in Albuquerque, N. M., is serving with the 25th Infantry Division in the eastern Korean sector. Miller, a squad leader in Headquarters Company of the 14th Infantry Regiment, arrived in Korea last July. He has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He entered the Army in March, 1945.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Monday, July 13, 1953
Sgt. 1-c David A. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Miller, route 1, Granton, is returning to this country after 11 months in Korea with the 25th Infantry Division. Miller served as an intelligence officer in 1st Battalion Headquarters Company of the 14th Infantry Regiment, arrived in Korea last July. He has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. His decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and the Korean and U. N. Service Ribbons. Miller entered the Army in 1945. His wife, Jackie, lives at Beulah, N. D.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, July 26, 1956
EXTENSIVE TOUR
Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign, who has been a house guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, S. Ash Ave., left last night to continue her visit with relatives in Minneapolis; her son in Boise, Idaho, and friends in Portland, Ore., before returning to her home in Los Angeles sometime in September. It was the first time in 30 years that Mrs. Higgins had seen her sister. While in this area she visited another sister, Mrs. Ira Miller at Granton. Prior to coming to Marshfield, Mrs. Sovereign visited several weeks with relatives and friends in Albuquerque, N. M., Omaha, Neb., and points in Illinois.
Top row: Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller, Ira Eluster Miller Sr., and either Ira Eluster Miller Jr. or Richard Miller.
Bottom row: four unidentified children.
Black and white photo courtesy of Patrick Douglas "Pat" Miller, grandson of Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller. When the picture was taken the sun was almost directly overhead, creating shadows on some of the faces.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Saturday, December 24, 1960
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 608 S. Ash Ave., will be Christmas Day guests of the latter's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, and family at Granton.
The Eau Claire Leader, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, Friday, October 19, 1962 Granton Boy Hurt in Bike Accident
GRANTON - Robert D. Guy, 15-year-old son of Mrs. Cora Guy, Granton, suffered a fractured leg as the result of an accident in front of the Granton High School on CTH K about 8 p.m. Tuesday. According to Officer Dale Schultz, young Guy was riding a bicycle, and was hanging onto a car driven by Larry Meissner, Rt. 1, Chili. Meissner told the officer he warned Guy to let go of the car and when he didn't he stopped. The boy fell from the bicycle, fracturing his leg in two places.
Mary Lou Emma (Flanagan) Miller died November 15, 1962, at Nodaway Rest Home, Maryville, Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO, at age 100. Buried in Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford, Nodaway Co., MO.
Mary Lou Emma (Flanagan) Miller Death Certificate.
Richard Orin Miller and Easther Mae Green were married April 19, 1963, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.
The Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Monday, April 22, 1963 Marriage Licenses
Richard Orin Miller and Easther Mae Green, both Greeley.
The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Tuesday, May 28, 1963
GRANTON -
C.W.O. David A. Miller spent last weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, and sister, Mrs. Cora Guy and family. Mr. Miller just completed 18 months of service in Formosa and is now being transferred to Niki Site, N. J. His wife and daughter, Gay, will now accompany him. They lived at Muskego during his overseas service.
Ira and Ida Miller, grandparents of infant Vess Robin Miller, at their son Patrick Douglas "Pat" Miller's house, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, about September, 1965. Photos courtesy of Patrick Douglas "Pat" Miller, grandson of Ira and Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller.
Lester William Kramer and Cora Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Miller) Guy were married February 18, 1967, in Wisconsin.
Ira Eluster Miller died March 28, 1967, at his home, Route 1, Pulaski, Brown Co., WI, at age 71. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette, Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, Wednesday, March 29, 1967 Deaths
MILLER, Ira, 71, Pulaski, Rt. 1. At Wendt Funeral Home, Bonduel, after 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday, funeral home.
The Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO, Thursday, March 30, 1967 IRA E. MILLER, 74, DIES IN WISCONSIN
Ira E. Miller, 74, Granton, Wis., formerly of Maryville, died Tuesday at his home. Funeral services and burial will be at 2 p. m. Saturday in Bonduel, Wis. He is survived by his wife of the home, seven children, several grandchildren and two brothers, I. G. Miller, Maryville, and Carl H. Miller, Rosendale.
Dale Alan Meek and Mary (Costello) Buckley were married July 18, 1968, in Norfolk, VA.
Dale Alan Meek and Mary (Costello) Buckley Marriage Record.
Cora Elizabeth Adella "Betty" (Miller) (Guy) Kramer died June 29, 1974, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow, Valley Co., MT, at age 52. Buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley Co., MT.
Cora Elizabeth Adella "Betty" (Miller) (Guy) Kramer Death Record.
The Billings Gazette, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT, Tuesday, July 2, 1974 Obituaries
Kramer
GLASGOW - Services for Cora Kramer, 52, wife of Lester Kramer, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bell Mortuary. She died Saturday in Glasgow Deaconess Hospital. Mrs. Kramer was born March 7, 1922, in Werner, N.D., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller. The Kramers were married Feb. 18, 1967. Survivors include the widower, three sons, William, Robert and Michael, and a daughter, Candace, all at home.
Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., WI, Tuesday, July 16, 1974 Obituaries
Kramer Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Miller Kramer, 52, of Glasgow Air Force Base, Glasgow, Mont., a former Manitowoc resident, were held July 3 in Bell Chapel at Glasgow Air Force Base with burial in Highland Cemetery at Glasgow.
Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller died November 25, 1975, in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI.
Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., WI, Wednesday, November 26, 1975 Obituaries
Miller
Mrs. Ira E. (Ida D.) Miller, 77, of Rt. 1, Pulaski, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Corwin Lowe of Zachow, Wis., will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Miller, nee Ida Abby, was born Jan. 12, 1898, at Milladore, Wis., daughter of the late Charles and Cora Armstrong Abby. She was reared and educated at Beulah, N. D., where she was married to Ira E. Miller July 20, 1916. He preceded her in death in 1967. She has been a resident of Pulaski since 1964 and was visiting a grandson, Pat Miller, at Manitowoc. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Shawano. Survivors include four sons, David and Douglas of Milwaukee; Ira E. , Jr. of Portland, Ore., and Richard O. of Miami, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Everett (Beverly) Meek, of Nashua, Mont., a sister, Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign, of Los Angeles, Calif., 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 4:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the VFW Auxiliary of Manitowoc.
Shawano Evening Leader, Shawano, Shawano Co., WI IDA D. MILLER (1898 - 1975)
Mrs. Ira E. (Ida) D. Miller, 77, Rt. 1, Pulaski, died Tuesday, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Charles Abby, and was born on January 12, 1898, in Mildore, Wis. She was raised in Beulah, North Dakota and since 1964 she resided in Pulaski. In 1916 she was married to Ire E. Miller in Beulah, North Dakota. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Shawano. Her husband preceded her in death in 1967. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Everett (Beverly) Meek, Nashua, Montana; four sons, David and Douglas of Milwaukee; Ira, Jr. of Portland, Oregon, and Richard O. of Miami, Florida; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Sovereign of Los Angeles, California. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Urbanek-Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rev. Lowe of Zachow and Angelica Church will officiate. Friends may call at the Urbanek-Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc, 818 State Street after 4:00 p.m. Friday, and Saturday until the time of services. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the VFW No. 659, of which she was a member.
Lester William Kramer died July 7, 1982, in Henderson, Clark Co., NV, at age 60.
Herald-Times-Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., WI, Monday, July 12, 1982 Obituaries
Lester W. Kramer, 60, a former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, July 7, at the home of his son, Frederick, at Henderson. Private funeral services were held at Henderson, Nev. Mr. Kramer was born May 2, 1922, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Ida Kramer. He attended St. Boniface Parochial School, and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. He married Betty Guy of Milwaukee. She preceded him in death June 3, 1974. Mr. Kramer had been employed at Kurth Malting Company.
Carolee J. (Card) Miller died December 18, 1986, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, at age 44.
The Daily Record, Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, Sunday, December 21, 1986 Carolee J. Miller
BOONTON - Carolee J. Miller, 44, died Thursday at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Dover and lived in Wharton before moving to Boonton five years ago. Mrs. Miller was a sales auditor with the Felsway Corp. in Totowa for the past 13 years. She was a member of District 65 D.W.A. Office Workers Union in New York. Surviving are three daughters, Melissa Chirup, Randolph, Tiffany Hayward, Dover, and Dawn Miller, Mount Arlington; her father, George Card, Bonton Township, and her mother, Elizabeth Holland, Mount Arlington; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Ave.
David Allan "Dave" Miller died May 6, 1987, in the Village of Hales Corners, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 60. Buried in Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. .
The Milwaukee Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Thursday, May 7, 1987 Death Notices
Miller, David A.
Residence Hales Corners, Wed. May 6th, age 60 years; beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee Fiergola); dear father of Gay (Charles) Christie. Also survived by 2 grand sons Jon and Kevin Christie, 2 brothers Douglas and Ira, 1 sister Beverly Meek, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services at Wood National Cemetery Fri. May 8th at 11 a.m. Past President of TROA. In state at the funeral home Thurs. from 5-9 p.m. BORGWARDT HALES CORNERS 11030 W. FOREST HOME AV.
Beverly Ruth (Miller) Meek died August 19, 1993, at a Glasgow hospital, Glasgow, Valley Co., MT, at age 72. Buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley Co., MT.
Beverly Ruth (Miller) Meek Death Record.
The Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls, Cascade Co., CO, Friday, August 20, 1993
Beverly R. Meek
GLASGOW - Beverly R. Miller Meek, 72, a housewife, died Thursday at a Glasgow hospital of natural causes. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Highland Cemetery at Glasgow. Bell Mortuary of Glasgow is in charge. Meek was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Beach, N.D., and lived there until moving with her family when they worked on the Fort Peck Dam construction. They lived in McCone City near the dam site. In 1942 she married Everett Meek at Brooklyn, N.Y. They lived in Nashua until 1978 when they moved to Glasgow. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, needlework, reading and working crossword puzzles. Survivors are her husband of Glasgow; a son, Alan Meek of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Sharon Hodges of Colorado Spring, Colo.; Diedre Sorensen of Sidney and Colleen Gordon of Great Falls; three brothers, Ira, Teri and Richard Miller, and three grandchildren.
Everett LeRoy Meek died December 24, 1997, in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, at age 78. Buried in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley Co., MT.
The Gazette, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, December 27, 1997
EVERETT L. MEEK, 78, died Dec. 24, 1997, in Colorado Springs. He was retired from Burlington-Northern Railroad. Mr. Meek was born Oct. 2, 1919, in Nashua, Mont. He was married Aug. 27, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Beverly Miller, who is deceased. Mr. Meek is survived by a son, Alan; three daughters, Sharon Hodges, Diedra Sorenson and Colleen Gordon; and three grandchildren. Services will be in Glasgow, Mont. Pikes Peak Funeral and Cremation Services, 3825 Airport Road, 596-7990, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 3630 Sinton Road, Suite 302, Colorado Springs 80907.
Mildred Jensine "Jennie" (Moseng) (Nordanue) (Barsness) Miller died February 15, 1998, in Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., MN (age 71). Buried in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
SAUK RAPIDS
MAY 21, 1926 - FEB. 15, 1998
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dingmann Funeral Chapel for Mildred J. Miller, 71, 775 1/2 St. S, who died Sunday at her home. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call one hour before services Tuesday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids. Mildred Miller was born in Cyrus to Merit Norduane. She married Sidney Barsness on June 9, 1951, in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Starbuck. He preceded her in death on November of 1986. She then married Doug Miller on June 9, 1987, in Sisseton, S.D. She worked in food service at Fergus Falls Regional Center for 11 years and retired in 1989. She had lived in Sauk Rapids for the past six years. Survivors include her husband; daughter and son, Debbie Grimstad of Rice, and David Barsness of Mound; and four grandchildren.
Douglas Terrance "Terry" Miller died February 15, 1998, at St. Cloud VA Medical Center, Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., MN (age 71). Buried in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
JULY 1, 1926 - MAY 8, 1999
Graveside military services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, for Douglas T. Miller, 72, 775-1/2 St. S, who died Saturday at St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Full military honors will be provided by Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254. Arrangements were made by Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids. Douglas Miller was born in Maryville, Mo., to Ire E. and Ida D. (Abbey) Miller. He married Mildred Barsness on June 9, 1987, in Sisseton, S.D. He lived in Fergus Falls prior to moving to Sauk Rapids i 1993. He worked for Green Thumb. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254. Survivors include his brother, Ira of West Linn, Ore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Feb. 15, 1998.
Richard Orin Miller died March 8, 2002, in Fort Pierce, Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 63.
63, Fort Pierce
Mr. Miller, a Fort Pierce resident for five years, died Friday. He was born in Wisconsin and was a retired carpenter. Survivors include a son. Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.
FORT PIERCE - Richard Orin Miller, 63, of Fort Pierce died Friday, March 8, 2002, in Fort Pierce. A native of Granton, Wis., he lived in Fort Pierce for five years. He moved here from Lake Worth. He was a carpenter. Survivors include a son, Christopher Appelhans of Dighton, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.
Ira Eluster Miller Jr. died December 17, 2002, in West Linn, Clackamas Co., OR, at age 65.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, in St. Anne's Chapel at Marylhurst University for Ira E. Miller, who died Dec. 17 at age 65. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Glasgow, Mont. He moved from Chicago to Portland in 1975 and owned Generations Tree Landscape Maintenance. In 1969, he married Ann DeBacher. Survivors include his wife; son, Luke; daughters, Dawn Miller, Tiffany Hayward and Melissa Miller; and five grandchildren. Remembrances to DePaul Treatment Centers. Arrangements by Autumn
Leigh Larson note: Luke E. Miller (born April, 1971) took over the business. He is married to Rachel Deidre Unknown (born in 1971).
Jacqueline Cordelia (Fiergola) Miller died September 5, 2004, at Providence Home Health Care, Jasper, Dubois Co., IN, at age 75. Buried in Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
Jacqueline Cordelia (Fiergola) Miller Death Record.
Alan Dale Meek died Friday, August 7, 2015, in Virginia Beach, VA, at age 70.
Alan Dale Meek
Alan Dale Meek , 70, passed away on Friday, August 7th, 2015 in Virginia Beach. Born on September 18th, 1944 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Everett Meek and Beverly Meek. He was raised and went to Nashua Grade school and High School in Montana. Meek was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country for 30 years before retiring in 1992 having attained the rank of Command Master Chief. After retiring, he enjoyed taking trips in his RV, and being a ham radio operator. He also enjoyed hunting deer and small game and listening to country and western music. He is survived by his wife Mary, and his sisters, Sharon Hodges of Colorado Springs, CO., and Diedra Sorenson of Sidney, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Beverly Meek. Services for Mr. Meek are incomplete at this time. Please check back later for updated information. Please share a memory with the family via the Condolences & Tributes tab. Thank you, Mr. Meek, for your service to our country.
Luke E. Miller
Christopher Wayne Appelhans, March 27, 1966
He was born Oct. 10, 1927, to Andrew Sr. and Catherina (Gerstner) Appelhans in Graham County. He married Easther M. Green on July 31, 1967, at Ulysses. She survives.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a custodian for USD 215, Lakin.
He was a resident of Western Prairie Care Home.
Other survivors include two sons, Clarence "A. J." Appelhans and wife, Brenda, Denton, Texas, and Christopher W. Appelhans and wife, Ruth, Lakin; one brother, Marvin Appelhans, Hasty, Colo.; one sister, Olivia Lidwell and husband, Joe, Pennsylvania; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Elmer, Richard, Edmond, Julius "Red" and Eugene Appelhans.
Dodge City, KS, USNewspaper Title:Dodge City Daily GlobeNewspaper Location:
Andrew Appelhans Jr.
Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:10:00 PM
LAKIN - Andrew Appelhans Jr., 77, of Lakin, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at Western Prairie Care Home in Ulysses, where he had been a resident.
He was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Graham County, to Andrew Sr. and Catherina Gerstner Appelhans.
Mr. Appelhans was a custodian for USD No. 215 at Lakin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
On July 31, 1967, he married Easther M. Green in Ulysses. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Clarence "A.J." Appelhans of Denton, Texas, and Christopher W. Appelhans of Lakin; a brother, Marvin Appelhans of Hasty, Colo.; a sister, Olivia Lidwell of Pennsylvania; four grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers, Elmer, Richard, Edmond, Julius "Red" and Eugene Appelhans.
A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church Of Christ, Lakin, officiated by Kenne Whitham, minister.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Western Prairie Special Care Unit, both in care of Grant County Funeral Home, 218 S. Main, Ulysses, KS 67880.
Services will be held at a later date.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Everett L. Meek. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary; one sister, Sharon; and one brother-in-law, Leonard, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Guy, Michael Q. "Tailgate", age 71, of Two Rivers, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 29, 1949 in Columbia, MS. Michael served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was a proud member of the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Club. He lived a colorful life and loved to be outdoors and on his motorcycle. Michael is survived by a son, George Guy-Jacobi, and two daughters, Rebecca Zahn and Katrina Johnson, grandchildren; Cassandra Thomas, Kyle (Tatum) Christel, Kassandra Christel, Macyn Elsen-Zahn, Arica Howard, Kalyn Brachmann, and Kristol Johnson; great-grandchildren, Liam, Aubriella, and Camilla, Mason, Norah and Marcella, and Amari, Jaylin, and Jenasis; and brothers; William "Skippy" Guy and Robert Guy, as well as his best friend, LeeRoi McTamany, and a special friend, Pearl Luebke. His family wants to extend special thanks to his niece, Michelle Anderson, and to his Vietnam Veteran brothers for their lasting friendship. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. A gathering of family and friends will take place at a later date.