LUELLA (HALDEMAN) WILKINSON

Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. May 9, 1896 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL
D. April 21, 1931 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL
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  • Father: Edwin Grant Haldeman born March 5, 1866 in Spring Grove, McHenry County, IL, son of Dennis W. Haldeman (1832-1917) and Mary Elizabeth (Hoffman) Haldeman (1834-1911); married Annie Kate Rehorst on February 14, 1894 in McHenry County, IL; Edwin died November 21, 1951; buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, IL

According to the McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry IL) Thursday, November 29, 1951, page 6:

“NATIVE OF SPRING GROVE
DIED LAST WEEK IN HARVARD

   Edwin Grant Haldeman, 85, of Chemung township, a native of Spring Grove, died last week Wednesday, Nov. 21, following an illness of several days.  He resided with a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilkinson, for thirteen years.
   The deceased was born march 5, 1866, at Spring Grove and made his home in that community until moving to the Harvard area in 1923.  He farmed until retiring.
   His wife, the former Annie K. Rehorst, whom he married Feb. 14, 1894, died in 1929.  He is survived by three daughters and four sons, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Edward Hanlan of Prairie Grove, Ark., Mrs. Frank E. Tolbert, Chicago; Cecil and Lyman of Sharon, Wis., Edwin and Paul of Chemung, Wis.; also eighteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
   Rites were conducted Saturday afternoon from the Schutt-Mcfanin-Saunders funeral home in Harvard, with interment in Richmond.”

  • Mother: Annie Kate (Rehorst) Haldeman born March 11, 1871 in Kenosha County, WI, daughter of Heinrich “Henry” Rehorst and Christina Kasken (Elfers) Rehorst; Annie died June 14, 1929; buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, IL

The McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry IL) Thursday, June 20, 1929, page 3:

   “The many friends of Mrs. Ed Haldeman will be shocked to know of her death which occurred Friday morning at her home near Harvard.  She was buried Sunday afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. Vogal.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends.”

  1. Luella Opal “Opal” “Susie” (Wilkinson) Johnson born October 11, 1918 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL; married (1) unknown Groves; married (2) unknown Clark; Luella died December 20, 2006 in Fairhope, Baldwin County, AL; buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Cleveland County, OK

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: Opal Wilkinson Groves [Opal Wil Clark] [Opal Johnson] [Opal Clark] {Opal Wilkinson Wilkinson]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 11 Oct 1918; Birth Place: Richmond McH, Illinois [Richmond, Illinois]; Death Date: 20 Dec 2006; Father: Frank Beverly Wilkinson; Mother: Luella Haldeman; SSN: 339129812; Notes: Jul 1940: Name listed as OPAL WILKINSON GROVES; Jul 1968: Name listed as OPAL WIL CLARK; May 1970: Name list as OPAL JOHNSON; Name listed as OPAL GROVES CLARK; 25 Nov 2005: Name listed as OPAL W. JOHNSON”

According to the U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current:

“Name: Opal Johnson [Opal Wilkinson]; Gender: Female; Death Age: 88; Birth Date: 11 Oct 1918; Birth Place: Richmond Township, Ill.; Residence Place: Norman, Lillian, Ala.; Death Date: 20 Dec 2006; Death Place: Fairhope, Ala; Obituary Date: 22 Dec 2006; Obituary Place: Lillian, Baldwin, Alabama, USA; Father: Frank B. Wilkinson; Mother: Luella Wilkinson”

According to the Find a Grave website (findagrave.com) Memorial ID 17620547 for Opal “Susie” Wilkinson Johnson, created by Donna and Phil Whitaker:

“(Oklahoma Statewide Deaths Published December 25, 2006 in The Oklahoman) * JOHNSON, Opal “Susie,” 88, retired certified dietary technician, died Dec. 20. Graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sunset Memorial Park (Primrose, Norman).”

2. June Beverly (Wilkinson) Bute born June 13, 1920 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL; married Chester Charles Bute (1910-1996) on September 6, 1941, son of Robert Henry Bute (1884-1940) and Olive May Phelps (1883-1946); June died July 5, 1994 in McHenry, McHenry County, IL

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: June Bute [June Beverly Wilkinson]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 13 Jun 1920; Birth Place: Richmond, Illinios [Richmond Mch??, Illinois]; Death Date: 5 Jul 1994; Father: Frank B Wilkinson; Mother: Luella Haldeman; SSN: 326148095; Notes: May 1953: Name listed as JUNE BUTE; : Name listed as JUNE BEVERLY WILKINSON”

3. Francis “Frank” Beverly Wilkinson, Jr. born December 8, 1922 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; a World War II Army veteran; married (1) Marion Wright; married (2) Violet Johnson; Frank died January 22, 1998 in McHenry, McHenry County, IL

“According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Thursday, January 29, 1998, page 205:

“Frank B. Wilkinson
   Frank B. Wilkinson Jr., 75, of McHenry died Thursday in his home.  He was a World War II Army veteran and former owner of Frank’s TV in McHenry.  He is survived by two sons, James Wright and “Buddy” Johnson; a daughter, Valerie Johns; two sisters; a brother; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.  Visitation will be from 1 until the 3 p.m. service Sunday in Peter M. Justen Colonial Funeral Home, 3807 W. Elm St., McHenry.”

According to the Northwest Herald (Woodstock IL) Tuesday, January 27, 1998, page 28:

“Frank B. Wilkinson
   McHENRY – Frank B. Wilkinson, 75, of McHenry, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, at his home.
   He was born Dec. 8, 1922, in Grayslake, to Frank B. and Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson.
   He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
   Mr. Wilkinson was the former owner of Frank’s T.V. in McHenry.
   Survivors include his children, James Wright of Las Vegas, “Buddy” Johnson of California and Valerie Johns of Woodstock; two sisters, Luella Opal Johns of Norman, Okla., and Audrey (Alvin) Kasten of Harvard; a brother, Harold (Arlene) Wilkinson; a daughter-in-law, Addie Wright of Elkhorn, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and his friend, “Char.”
   He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marion Wright; his second wife, Violet Johnson; a sister, June Kute (sic); and two brothers, Charles and Calvin.
   The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Peter M. Justen Colonial Funeral Home in McHenry.  Interment will be private.”
   Memorial donations may be made to the Veteran Assistance Bus fund, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, Ill. 60098.”

4. Charles Edwin Wilkinson born October 28, 1924 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; Charles died November 27, 1926 in Chicago, Cook County, IL (See section pertaining to Charles Edwin Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)

5. Calvin Daniel Wilkinson born June 26, 1927 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; Calvin died July 25, 1927 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Calvin Daniel Wilkinson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)

6. Harold Owen Wilkinson born May 3, 1929 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; married Arlene (1931-2020) about 1963; Harold died January 1, 2017; Harold and Arlene are buried in Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville, Lake County, IL

According to the U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current:

“Name: Harold Owen Wilkinson; Gender: Male; Death Age: 87; Birth Date: 3 May 1929; Residence Place: Johnson City; Death Date: 1 Jan 2017; Obituary Date: 7 Jan 2020; Spouse: Arlene A. Wilkinson; Child: [No Name], William Markus, James Markus”

According to the Johnson City Press website (johnsoncitypress.com):

   “Harold Owen Wilkinson, born May 3, 1929, passed away January 1, 2017, at the age of 87.  Moved to Johnson City in April of 1993.  He served our country in the Army for two years, worked as an auto mechanic for 45 years, and loved to work with wood and out in the yard.
   He was a loving husband to his wife, Arlene A. Wilkinson with whom they were married for 57 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Julie Wilkinson Pixley and her husband, Gary Pixley; step-daughter, JoAnne Karroll; and two sons, William and James Markus, and grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his stepson, Gary Oborny.
   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 603 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN, 37604.  Memorial services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at 11:00 am, followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.
   Mountain Empire Cremation & Burial Services, 125 E. Jackson Blvd., #3, Jonesborough, TN, 37659 (423) 547-0379, www.mtnempirecbs.com is serving the Wilkinson family.”

7. Audrey Dawn (Wilkinson) Kasten, born February 1931 in Grayslake, Lake County, IL; married Alvin Otto Kasten (1927-2009) on May 21, 1948 in Chemung Township, McHenry County, IL; Audrey died January 10, 2010 in Shakopee, Scott County, MN; Audrey and Alvin are buried in Concord Hill Cemetery, Spring Lake Township, Scott County, MN

According to the Northwest Herald (Woodstock IL) Wednesday, January 13, 2010, page 18:

“AUDREY DAWN KASTEN
Born: Feb. 17, 1931; in Grayslake
Died: Jan. 10, 2010; Shakopee, Minn.
   SHAKOPEE, Minn. – Audrey Dawn Kasten, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at St. Gertrude’s Health Care Center in Shakopee.
   She was born Feb. 17, 1931, in Grayslake, to Frank B. and Luella (Haldeman) Wilkinson and was raised by Frank’s brother George and Viola (Haldeman) Wilkinson.  She married Alvin Otto Kasten on May 21, 1948, at the Methodist Church in Chemung.
   She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved, protected and enjoyed spending time with her family.
   She will be loved and missed by her daughter, Audrey Ann Sharp of Duluth; a son, Larry (Vicky) Kasten of Lydia, Minn.; her granddaughters, Heather Campbell and Rachel (Andrew) Olson; her grandsons, Jeremiah (Stacy) Kasten and Josiah Kasten; her great-grandchildren, Connor Campbell, Benjamin Simonitsch, Ezra Olson, Gabriel Kasten and Abigail Kasten; her brothers, Harold (Arlene) Wilkinson of Johnson City, Tenn., and George M Wilkinson Jr. of Ruskin, Fla.; a special cousin, Lois Prendergast of Lake Villa; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special church friend, Bradley Greenwald.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin in August 2009; a granddaughter, Peggy Ann Taylor; her parents; her sisters, Luella Johnson and June Butte (sic); and her brothers, Frank Wilkinson Jr., Charles Edwin Wilkinson and Calvin Daniel Wilkinson.
   The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Zion United Methodist Church, Lydia.  The Rev. Jon Marburger will officiate.  Inurnment will be at Concord Hill Cemetery, Lydia.
   For information, call Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan Chapel, at 952-492-2818 or visit www.ballardsunderfuneral.com.
   Sign the guest book at www.NWHerald.com/obits”

  • Siblings:
    • Edith May (Haldeman) Hanlan born May 6, 1895 in Richmond, McHenry County, IL; married Edward Alexander Hanlon (1891-1963) February 14, 1917 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL, son Alexander Hanlan (1859-1926) and Mary Irene (Huffman) Hanlan (1867-after 1926)); Edith died May 10, 1983 in Missoula, Missoula County, MT; Edit and Edward are buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Stevensville, Ravalli County, MT

According to the Montana, U.S., County Naturalization Records, 1867-1970:

“UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
PETITION FOR NATURALIZATION
(Under Section 324 of the Immigration and Nationality Act)

To the Honorable the District Court of ravalli County at Hamilton, Montana.
This petition for naturalization, hereby made and filed, respectfully shows:
(1) My full, true, and correct name is EDITH MAY HANLAN aka Edith M. Hanlan.
(2) My present place of residence is Stevensville, Rayalli, Montana. (3) My occupation is housewife.
(4) I am 58 years old. (5) I was born May 6, 1895, in Richmond, Illinois, USA.
(6) My personal description is as follows: Sex female, complexion medium, color of eyes blue, color of hair gray, height 5 feet 3 inches, weight 160 pounds, visible distinctive marks none; country of which I am a citizen, subject, or national Great Britian (sic). (7) I am married; the name of my wife or husband is Edward Alexander Hanlan, we were married on February 14, 1917, at Waukegan, Illinois, he or she was born at Rosencrans, Illinois, USA, on July 12, 1890 and entered the United States at Northgate, N. Dak. on April 10, 1930 for permanent residence in the United States and now resides at Stevensville, Montana and was naturalized on (blank) – “is not a citizen”
(8) I have 5 children, and the name, six, date and place of birth, and present place of residence of each of said children who is living are:
Floyd E. Hanlan; male, Mossejaw (sic), Sask, Canada; 5-16-20; Biddle, Mont.
Everett Hanlan; m; Mossejaw (sic), Sask, Canada; 5-16-20; Biddle, Mont.
Viola Mae Bellard; female; Mossejaw (sic), Sask; 1 12-30-23; Ukiah, Calif.
Raymond K. Halnal (sic); male; Jossejaw (sic), Sask., Canada; 1-2-25-Gillette, Wyo.
Albert R. Hanlan; female; Gillette, Wyo; 5-17-30; Stevensville, Mont.
(9) My lawful admission for permanent residence in the United States was at Portal, North Dakota under the name of Edith M. Hanlan on April 5, 1930 on the CP #6.
“I was formerly a citizen of the United States by birth on May 6, 1895 at Richmond, Illinois and lost my citizenship by the naturalization in Canada of my husband, Edward Alexander Hanlan, on August 15, 1914.  I have not acquired any other nationality by any affirmative act other than by marriage.”
   Signed: Edith May Hanlan
Oath of Allegiance signed: April 7, 1954″

According to the Ravalli Republic (Hamilton MT) Thursday, May 12, 1983, page 3:

“Edith Hanlan
   Edith M. Hanlon, 88, died Tuesday of natural causes at Hillside Manor in Missoula.
   She was born on May 6, 1895, in Waukegan, Ill., the daughter of Edwin and Annie Haldeman.
   She married Edward Hanlan in 1916 and the couple moved to Moosejaw, Canada.  In 1930 they moved to Gillette, Wyo.  They moved to the Bitter Root in September 1952.
   She was preceded in death by her husband in 1963, and a daughter, Viola Ballard, in 1981.
   Survivors include three sons, Floyd and Raymond, both of Stevensville; Everett of Biddle; a daughter, Alberta Hanlan of Missoula; a brother, Edwin of Fontana, Wis.; a sister, Ruth Robert of Chicago; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville with the Rev. Bill Bray officiating.  Burial will be at the Sunnyside Cemetery on Three Mile.
   The family suggests memorials to the Lone Rock Bible Church, c/0 David Price, 1004 Three Mile Creek road, Stevensville, Mont. 59870.”

    • Cecil Ruchen Haldeman born September 21, 1898 in Spring Grove, McHenry County, IL; married Mabel E. Wolters (1905-1959) on January 25, 1934 in Belvidere, Boone County, IL, daughter of Paul Henry Wolters (1886-1964) and Bertha Cora (Reiheer) Wolters (1887-1972); Cecil died August 26, 1959 in Madison, Dane County, WI; Cecil and Mable are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Sharon, Walworth County, WI

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Cecil Reuben Haldeman; Place of Residence: on Burr Oak Road 1 mo. s. of State line, Leroy Township, Boone County, Illinois; Mailing Address: Sharon, Wisconsin, R.F.D. #1; Telephone: Yes Sharon 62R7; Age in Years: 43; Date of Birth: Sept 21, 1898; Place of Birth Spring Grove, McHenry, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Mabel Haldeman, wife, Sharon, Wis.; Employer’s Name and Address: Farm for self; Place of Employment: Sharon; Race: White; Height: 5′ 11″; Weight: 198; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Ruddy; Signed: February 16, 1942”

According to the Wisconsin State Journal (Madison WI) Friday, August 28, 1959, page 19:

“DEATHS IN MADISON – Cecil Haldeman, 60, Rt. 1, Sharon, Walworth county, in a hospital, Aug. 26.”

    • Viola Grace (Haldeman) Wilkinson born November 6, 1898 in Spring Grove, McHenry County, IL; married George M. Wilkinson (1896-1967) on September 30, 1922 in Waukegan, Lake County, IL, son of Frank Burns Wilkinson (1855-1917) and Clara (Beverly) Wilkinson (1857-1933); Viola died January 13, 1967 in Chemung, McHenry County IL; Viola and George are buried in Chemung-Dunham Cemetery, Chemung, McHenry County, IL

According to the Daily Sentinel (Woodstock IL) Monday, January 16, 1967, page 8:

“VIOLA WILKINSON

   HARVARD – Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Grace Wilkinson, 67, Chemung Township, who died Friday in her home, were held at 1:30 p. m. today in the Schutt – McFarlin and Saunders funeral home, with burial in Dunham – Chemug cemetery.  The Rev. Paul Graves of the Chemung Methodist Church officiated.
   Mrs. Wilkinson was born Nov. 6, 1899, in Spring Grove, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Haldeman.
   On Sept. 30, 1922, in Woodstock, she was married to George M. Wilkinson, who survives.
   Other survivors are a son, George Jr., Woodstock; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Kasten, Chemung; three grandchildren; three brothers, Ed Haldeman, Fontana, Wis., Paul, Woodstock, and Lyman, Elkhorn, Wis.; and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Hanlan, Stevensville, Mont. and Mrs. Frank Tolbert, Chicago.”

    • Edwin Dennis “Bub” Haldeman born July 21, 1901 in Spring Grove, McHenry County, IL; married Margaret Agnus Pauline Kraemer (1913-2008) on September 17, 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, daughter of Mathias Kraemer (1859-1941) and Alvina Agnes (Stiller) Kraemer (1875-1961); Edwin died February 20, 1998 in Walworth, Walworth County, WI; Edwin and Margaret are buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, McHenry County, IL

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Edwin Dennis Haldeman; Place of Residence: Chemung, McHenry County, Ill; Mailing Address: Box 72; Telephone: none; Age in Years: 41; Date of Birth: July 21, 1902; Place of Birth: Spring Grove, McHenry County, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Margaret Haldeman; Employer’s Name and Address: Dean Milk Co.; Place of Employment: Chemung, McHenry County, Ill., Race: White; Height: 5′ 7″; Weight: 150 lb; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: February 16, 1942”

According to the Northwest Herald (Woodstock IL) Saturday, February 21, 1998, page 4:

“Edwin D. Haldeman Sr.
   WALWORTH, Wis. – Edwin D. Haldeman, Sr., 96, of Walworth, Wis., died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, at Williams Bay Care Center in Williams Bay, Wis.
   He was born July 21, 1901, in Spring Grove, to Edwin G. and Annie (Rehorst) Haldeman.  On Sept. 17, 1930, in Chicago, he married Margaret Kraemer.
   He worked in the maintenance department at Dean Foods in Chemung for 27 years before retiring in 1966.  He had done carpentry work.
   He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Harvard, serving as an elder and a deacon in the church.
   He was a former Boy Scout leader and school board member of the Chemung School district.
   Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Walworth: four children, Edwin (Mary Jane) Haldeman Jr. and Jerry (Jean) Haldeman, both of Harvard, JoAnn (Dale) Marrs of Richardson, Texas, and Jess (Virginia) Haldeman of Big Sandy, Texas; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth (Frank) Tolbert of Chicago.
   He was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil, Paul and Lyman; and three sisters, Edith Hanlan, Louella Wilkinson and Viola Wilkinson.
   The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Saunders and McFarlin Funeral Home in Harvard.  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Borgerson officiating.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to the charity of the contributor’s choice.”

    • Ruth (Haldeman) Tolbert born June 29, 1905 in Spring Grove, McHenry County, IL; married Frank Tolbert (1908-1998) on August 10, 1926, son of John Henry Tolbert (1874-1957) and Annah (Pollak) Tolbert (1886-1950); Ruth died June 18, 2003

According to the Daily Sentinel (Woodstock IL) Saturday, December 27, 1947, page 3:

“Fred B. Bennett, Attorney,
Woodstock, Illinois
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
McHENRY COUNTY, ss,
   IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MCHENRY COUNTY

HARRY R. OLSEN, Plaintiff
vs.
RUTH E. TOLBERT, et al Defendants
COMPLAINT FOR PARTITION
GEN. NO. 31091
   Affidavits showing that the defendants, Lyman R. Haldeman, Edith M. Hanlan, Cecil R. Haldeman, and Cecil R. Haldeman, as Conservator of Lyman R. Haldeman, Incompetent, reside and have gone out of this State; and the unknown heirs and devisees of Ormus Vanbogart alias O. V. Bogart, deceased, the unknown heirs and devises of Caroline Bogart deceased, the unknown heirs and devisees of Philitus P. Brush, deceased, the unknown heirs and devisees of Walter Brush, deceased, and the unknown owner or owners of the following described real estate, to-wit:
   The Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter, also the South twenty acres of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter, all in section eleven, township forty-six North, of range eight East of the third principal meridian, in the County of McHenry in the State of Illinois
on due inquire cannot be found, so that process be served upon said defendants, having been filed in the office of the clerk of this court, notice is therefore, hereby given to the said defendants that the plaintiff in the above entitled cause filed his complaint in said cause on the 12th day of December, 1947, and that said action is now pending and undetermined in said court, and that you, the above named defendants, must file your appearance in said action on or before the third Monday in the month of January 1948, and in the event you fail so to do, default may be entered against you.
     LESTER EDINGER,
     Clerk of said Court.
     (Publ. Dec. 13, 20, 27, 1947)”

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: Ruth Tolbert [Ruth Elija Tolbert] [Ruth Haldeman]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 29 Jun 1905; Birth Place: Richmond, Illinois [Springgrove, Illinois]; Death Date: 18 Jun 2003; Claim Date: 3 Jul 1969; Father: Edwin Haldeman; Mother: Anna K Rehorst; SSN: 331229088; Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen; Type of Claim: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.; Notes: 18 Jun 1990: Name listed as RUTH TOLBERT; 08 Feb 1996: Name listed as RUTH ELIJA TOLBERT”

    • Paul Daniel Haldeman born December 2, 1908 in Spring Grove, McHenry County, IL; married Doris L. Read (1915-2003) on June 2, 1939 in St. Charles, Kane County, IL, daughter of George Wesley Read (1875-1956) and Estella May (Taylor) Read (1875-1939); Paul died December 6, 1978 in Woodstock, McHenry County, IL; Paul and Doris are buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, McHenry County, IL

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Paul Daniel Haldeman; Address: 122 Brink St, Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois; Telephone: CL 677; Age in Years: 32; Date of Birth: Dec. 2, 1908; Place of Birth: Spring Grove, Illinois, USA; Name of Person Who Will Always  Know Your Address: 122 Brink St, Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Geo. W Read & Son; Place of Employment: 122 Brink St, Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5′ 9″; Weight: 148#; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Ruddy; Signed: Oct 16, 1940”

According to the Daily Sentinel (Woodstock IL) Wednesday, December 6, 1978, page 16:

“PAUL D. HALDEMAN
   WOODSTOCK – Paul D. Haldeman, 70, 517 Dane St., Woodstock, died this morning in his home.
   He was born Dec. 2, 1908, in Spring Grove, the son of Edwin and Annie Rehorst Haldeman.
   On June 2, 1939, in St. Charles, he married Doris Read, who survives.
   A plumber, Mr. Haldeman was employed by Read Plumbing and Heating of Crystal Lake, Andrew Plumbing and Heating of Harvard, and Kendrigan Plumbing in Woodstock.  He retired in 1972 from the McHenry County Sheriff’s office after 15 years employment, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
   In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William (Nancy) Kopsell and Mrs. Herbert (Diana) Bauman Jr., Woodstock; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Hanlan, Stevensville, Mont., and Mrs. Frank (Ruth) Tolbert, Chicago; and a brother, Edwin, Fontana, Wis.
   He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
   Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday in the Schneider, Leucth, Merwin, and Cooney chapel, Woodstock, where the Rev. Gordon Shafer will conduct services at 11 a.m. Friday.  Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park cemetery, Woodstock.”

    • Lyman Rehorst Haldeman born June 28, 1910 in Burton Township, McHenry County, IL; Lyman died February 19, 1975 in Geneva, Walworth County, WI; buried in Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, McHenry County, IL

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Lyman Rehorst Haldeman; Address: R.F.D. #3, Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; Telephone: none; Age in Years: 30; Date of Birth: June 25, 1910; Place of Birth: Spring Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mr. Cecil Haldeman; Relationship of That Person: Brother; Address of That Person: R.F.D. #3, Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Cecil Haldeman; Place of Employment: R.F.D. #3, Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5 Ft. 5 in.; Weight: 145; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: October 16, 1940”

Additional Information:

According to the 1910 U.S. Census for Richmond Township, McHenry County, IL the household members were:

“Edward Haldeman, head, age 44, married once for 16 years, born in Illinois, parents born in Pennsylvania, occupation: farmer – dairy farm; Annie Haldeman, wife, age 40, married once for 16 years, 7 children born, 7 children living; born in Wisconsin, parents born in Germany/ Edith Heldeman, daughter, age 17, single, born in Illinois; Luella Haldeman, daughter, age 13, single, born in Illinois; Cecil Haldeman, son, age 11, ingle, born in Illinois; Viola Haldeman, daughter, age 10, single, born in Illinois; Edwin Haldeman, son, age 8, single, born in Illinois; Ruth Haldeman, daughter, age 4, single, born in Illinois; Paul Haldeman, son, age 2, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Grays Lake Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members were:

“Frank Wilkinson, head, age 28, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: truck driver – milk company; Luella Wilkinson, wife, age 23, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois; Luella O. Wilkinson, daughter, age 1 3/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for the Township of Avon the household members were:

“Frank B. Wilkinson, head, age 37, married at age 28, born in Illinois, parents born in New York, occupation: mechanic – garage; Luella O. Wilkinson, wife, age 34, married at age 22, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois; Opal Wilkinson, daughter, age 11, single, born in Illinois; June Wilkinson, daughter, age 9, single, born in Illinois; Frank Wilkinson Jr., son, age 7, single, born in Illinois; Harold Wilkinson, son, age 11/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to notes from Genealogy.com re: Haldeman letter dated 10/24/1812 by Larry Kasten on March 23, 2002:

“Funeral Notice for Luella: were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church at Grayslake, ILL., on Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Hugh S. McKeown officiating.  She died of pneumonia at the hospital in Waukegan, ILL.  Luella is the second daughter of Edwin Haldeman and was born 5/9/1896 in Richmond Twp., McHenry Co., ILL. and lived in that area until her married to Frank Wilkinson in 1918.  She was a member of the Rustic Camp, R.N.A. of Richmond.  She is survived by her husband and children.  Some of those were attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. William Elfers, Mr. & Mrs. George Elfers, Mrs. Henry Vogel, Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Turner and B. T. Winn.  She was buried at Fort Hill Cemetery outside of Grayslake, ILL.”

According to the Independent Register (Libertyville IL) April 23, 1931:

“Mrs. Frank Wilkinson passed away at the Lake County Hospital Tuesday morning.  She had been ill with the flu and was taken to the hospital Saturday suffering with pneumonia from which she died Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Wilkinson was formerly Miss Luella Haldeman of Harvard, Wis. And was about 34 years of age.  She leaves to mourn her death her husband, Frank Wilkinson and five children Opal, June, Frank, Harold and a baby girl two months old, as well as a host of friends.  The funeral was held at the Methodist Church Thursday at two o’clock and burial at Fort Hill Cemetery.  Rev. Hugh McKeown officiating.”

 According to the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society. “Strang Funeral Home – Grayslake, Illinois – 1908-1964”. Mundelein IL. 2015:

“Surname: WILKINSON; Name: Luella HOLDEMAN (sic); Birth Date/Place: 09 May 1895; Death Date/Place: 21 Apr  1931, Waukegan; Cause of Death: Pneumonia; Married; Occupation: Housewife; Minister: Rev. McKEON, M. E. Church; Burial Place – Next of Kin: Fort Hill, Frank B. WILKENSON (sic)”