LOUIS BARNEY HELMBOLDT

Louis HelmboldtLouis Barney Helmboldt
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Louis Barney Helmboldt gravestone
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B. August 8, 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
D. January 1954
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  • Father: Carl “Charles” Helmboldt born August 24, 1846 in Germany; married Mary Karsted on February 19, 1876 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Carl died September 17, 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL
  • Mother: Mary “Marie” (Karstedt) Helmboldt born June 6, 1853; Mary died December 12, 1927; buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL
  • Wife: Mary “May” (Bauer) Helmboldt born December 31, 1885 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Louis Barney Helmboldt on May 13, 1905 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Mary died September 1971 (See section pertaining to Mary “May” (Bauer) Helmboldt buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Children:
    1. Louise G. (Helmboldt) Morel born April 21, 1906 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Michael J. Morel (1906-1972) on June 16, 1928 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, son of Michael Morel and Vernica (Kotowski) Morel; Louise died September 19, 2008 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN; Louise and Michael are buried in Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph County, IN

According to the South Bend Tribune (South Bend IN) Thursday, September 25, 2008, page E3:

 “Louise G. Morel – April 21, 1906 – Sept. 19, 2008 – MISHAWAKA – Louise G. Morel, 102, of Mishawaka, died Friday, September 19, 2008, in Fountainview Place.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 21, 1906, to Louis and Mary (Bauer) Helmboldt, who preceded her in death.  Louise married Michael J. More in Chicago on June 16, 1928, and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1972.  She was also preceded by her daughter, Mary Lou Bauder, and her husband, Calvin, in 2005.  Surviving are her son, Michael E. Morel of Woodstock, Georgia; four grandchildren, James (Janice) Bauder, Cinda Bauder, Michael P. (Stephanie) Morel and Matthew (Brianna) Morel; and five great-grandchildren, Marc, Kristen, Hannah, Bailey and Emma.  Louise was a member of Peach Lutheran Church of Granger.  She was also a member of the Tea Time Club of Townhouses East.  Friends may visit with the family on Friday, September 26, 2008, in Bubb Funeral Chapel from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Saturday.  Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday, with Rev. Steven Mischke officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, 16791 Cleveland Road, Granger, IN 46530.”

2. Mildred R. (Helmboldt) Kasper born April 6, 1908 in Illinois; married Frank Henry Kasper (1904-1969), son of Joseph Kasper (1875-?) and Mary (Gantenbein) Kasper (1875-1911); Mildred died January 5, 1982 (See section pertaining to Mildred R. (Helmboldt) Kasper buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery) (See section pertaining to Frank Henry Kasper buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)

3. Edna Roseanne (Helmboldt) Lejcar born April 6, 1911 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Laddie Martin Lejcar (1907-1965) on August 31, 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; last residence in Burlington, Racine County, WI; Edna died December 25, 1985 in Kenosha County, WI; Edna and Laddie are buried in Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL

According to the Kenosha News (Kenosha WI) Thursday, December 26, 1985, page 8:

“Edna R. Lejcar

   Edna R. Lejcar, 74, Wheatland, died Wednesday (December 25, 1985) at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Camp Lake.
   The daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Bauer) Helmboldt, she was born April 6, 1911 in Chicago.
   She lived in Wisconsin since 1971.
   On Aug. 13, 1930, in Chicago, she married Laddie Lejcar.  He died in 1965.
   For 44 years she worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
   Surviving are two sons, Robert, LaGrange, Ill., and James, Camp Lake; a sister, Louise Morel, Granger, Ind., and three grandchidlren.
   She was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Kasper.
   The Strang Funeral Home, Antioch, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, December 27, 1985, page 46:

 “LEJCAR – Edna R. Lejcar, beloved wife of the late Laddie; dear mother of Robert (Sue) and James (Joyce); fond sister of Louise Morel and the late Mildred Kasper; grandmother of three.  Funeral 10 a.m., Saturday at The Strang Funeral Home, 1055 Main St., Antioch, IL.  Interment Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago.  Visitation 4 until 9 p.m. Friday.  Donations to Kenosha Hospice Alliance, 625 57th St., Kenosha, WI. 53140, appreciated.  395-4000.”

  • Siblings:
    • Emma Helmboldt born July 1877 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Emma died July 27, 1877 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Waldheim Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL
    • Anna (Helmboldt) Greenwald born February 28, 1878 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Carl K. Greenwald (1861-1942) on February 15, 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Anna died January 30, 1966 in Michigan; Anna and Carl are buried in Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Oakland County, MI
    • Fred William Helmboldt born July 16 1882 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (1) Anna Bussau (1874-1935) on August 31, 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Anna died February 1, 1935; married (2) Pauline (Denso) Zeep (1882-1951) on July 18, 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Fred died March 21, 1974 in Cook County, IL; buried in Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL

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

“Name: Fred William Helmboldt; Place of Residence: 5951 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, Ill.; Mailing Address: 5951 W. Grand Ave.; Telephone: National 0927; Age in Years: 59; Date of Birth: July 16 1882; Place of Birth: Chicago, Ill.; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Pauline Helmboldt, same add.; Employer’s Name and Address: Revere Brass Copper Co., 2200 Natchez; Place of Employment: Same; Race: White; Height: 6-1; Wieght: 223; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: April 27, 1942”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, March 22, 1974, page 44:

“HELMBOLDT
Fred W. Helmboldt, loving father of Lorraine (Jack Tavis), Emma Bland, Caroline Helmboldt and the late Adeline Caldwell; dear grandfather of George Jr., Robert, Patricia and Thomas Bland; great-grandfather of 10; fond brother of George.  Funeral services Saturday, 1 p.m. at Tohie Funeral Home, 4325 W. Lawrence Ave., at Lowell.  Visitation from 4-10 p.m. Friday.  Interment Montrose. MU 5-4400.”

    • Carrie (Helmboldt) (Perlick) Miller born September 16, 1884 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (1) Herman Perlick (1871-1911) on May 23, 1903 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married (2) Friedrich August “August” Müller/Miller (1874-1955) on December 12, 1912 in Westfield Township, Bureau County, IL; Carrie died November 9, 1961; Carrie and August are buried in Restland Cemetery, Mendota, LaSalle County, IL
    • Martha (Helmboldt) Monzel born February 20, 1885 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married John George Monzel, Sr (1875-1950). on June 17, 1908 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Martha died July 27, 1933 in Oak Park, Cook County, IL; Martha and John are buried in Saint Boniface Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL
    • Ida (Helmboldt) Gantenbein born December 20, 1887 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Frank Gantenbein (1886-1954) on November 11, 1905 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Ida died March 16, 1969 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA; Ida and Frank are buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA

According to the Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune (Muscatine IA) Monday, March 17, 1969, page 12:

MRS. IDA GANTENBEIN
   Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Gantenbein, 82, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Behr Funeral home, Dubuque.  Burial will be in the Dubuque cemetery.
   Mrs. Ganenbein died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at Mercy hospital, Cedar Rapids.  She had been making her home with a daughter at Hiawatha.  She had lived in Muscatine from September of 1953 until April of 1967.
   Survivors include three sons, including Earl Gantenbein, assistant principal at Central Junior high school, Muscatine; three daughters and several grandchildren.”

    • Charles J. Helmboldt born June 2, 1890 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Gertrude C. Kuhn (1893-1980) on September 10, 1913 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Charles died October 12, 1967 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, October 13, 1967, page 18:

“Helmboldt
Charles J. Helmboldt, beloved husband of Gertrude, nee Kuhn; dear father of Grace DeYonge, Alice Andersen, Viola McCabe, and Charles F.; grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of three.  Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a. m., from Goglin Funeral Home, 5935 W. Belmont avenue, to St. Ferdinand church.  Interment St. Mary’s BE 7-4404.”

    • Lilly (Helmboldt) Baker born September 1, 1892 in Chicago Cook County, IL; married John J. Baker (1891-1966) on August 14, 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Lilly died 1954 in Allegan County, MI; Lilly and John are buried in Rowe Cemetery, Chicora, Allegan County, MI
    • Clara A. (Helmboldt) Tuohy born January 18, 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Edward John Tuohy (1888-1975) on March 18, 1916 in Cook County, IL; Clara died February 13, 1944 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, February 15, 1944, page 19:

“TUOHY – Clara Helmboldt Tuohy, beloved wife of Edward J., dear mother of Edward J. Jr., U. S. N. R., Bernice, and Raymond P. Tuohy, living sister of Anna Greenwald, Ida Gantenbein, Lillian Baker, Carrie Miller, Fred, Louis, Charles, William, and George Helmboldt and the late Martha Monzel.  Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a. m., from residence, 4825 W. Gladys avenue, to Resurrection church.  Interment All Saints’ cemetery.  Austin 1137.”

    • William Gust Helmboldt born September 15, 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Frieda Anna Hoym (1904-1988) daughter of Max Hoym and Helen (Polzin) Hoym; William died August 1971; William and Frieda buried in Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Thursday, August 26, 1971, page 72:

Helmboldt
William G. Helmboldt of Forest Park, beloved husband of Frieda, nee Hoym; loving father of Jacqueline Arwood and William G. Helmboldt, Jr.; grandfather of Deborah, Kenneth, Barbara and Robert Arwood and Tracey Ann Helmboldt, brother of Fred and George.  Funeral Saturday, 1 p. m., at Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, 7319 Madison St., Forest Park.  Interment Concordia.  Visitation after 2 p. m. Thursday.  366-2200.”

    • George John Helmboldt born December 7, 1898 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Genevieve M. Armato (1920-?) on April 16, 1931 in Chicago, Cook County, IL and divorced; Army veteran (1943-1944) 7th Service Command; George died January 5, 1992 in Grass Lake, Jackson County, MI; remains cremated

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

“Name: George John Helmboldt; Place of Residence: 13829 Trumfull Highland Park, Wayne County, Mich; Mailing Address: 13829 Trumfull Highland Park, Wayne County, Mich; Telephone: Towsend 6-4554; Age in Years: 43; Date of Birth: Dec 7 1898; Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Louis Greenwald, 20568 Charleston; Employer’s Name and Address: W. P. A.; Place of Employment: 15020 Woodward, Highland Park, Wayne County, Mich; Race: White: Height: 5′ 5″; Weight: 130; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Gray; Complexion: Light; Signed: Feb. 16 1942”

Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for West Town, Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 289 W. Chicago Ave, the household members were:

“Charlie Helmboldt, head, born Aug 1845, age 54, married for 24 years, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, Immigration year; 1868, Years in U.S.: 32, Naturalized, Occupation: Teamster; Mary Helmboldt, wife, born Jun 1858, age 42, married for 24 years, 13 children born, 11 children living, born in Germany, parents born in Germany; Louis Helmboldt, son, born Aug 1880, age 19, single, born in Illinois, Occupation: Shipping Clerk; Fredie Helmboldt, son, born July 1882, age 17, single, born in Illinois, Occupation: Apprentice Carpenter; Carry Helmboldt, daughter, born Sep 1884, age 15, single, born in Illinois, Occupation: Laundress; Martha Helmboldt, daughter, born Feb 1886, age 14, single, born in Illinois, Occupation: Sundry work; Ida Helmboldt, daughter, born Dec 1887, age 12, single, born in Illinois; Charles Helmboldt, son, born May 1890, age 10, single, born in Illinois; Lilly Helmboldt, daughter, born May 1892, age 8, single, born in Illinois; Clara Helmboldt, daughter, born Jan 1894, age 6, single, born in Illinois; Willie Helmboldt, son, born Sept 1896, age 3, single, born in Illinois; George Helmboldt, son, born Dec 1899, age 5/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1910 U. S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 1800 West 21st Street, the household members were:

“Louis Helmboldt, head, age 29, married for 5 years, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany, occupation: shipping clerk – factory; Mamie Helmboldt, wife, age 24, married for 5 years, 2 children born, 2 children living, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany; Louise Helmboldt, daughter, age 4, single, born in Illinois; Mildred Helmboldt, age 2, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:

“Name: Louis Barney Helmboldt; Home Address: 1800 N 21 St, Chgo, Cook County, Ill; Age in Years: 38; Date of Birth: Aug 8, 1880; Race: White; U.S. Citizen: Native Born; Present Occupation: Barn Boss, Employer’s Name: J. L. Hoerber Brewing Co., 1817 W 21 St. Pl., Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Nearest Relative: Marie Helmboldt, 1800 W 21 St, Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Height: Tell; Build: Medium; Color of Eyes: Brown; Color of Hair: Brown; Signed: Sept 12 – 1918”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 1800 West Twenty first Street, the household members were:

“Louis Helmodt (sic), head, age 39, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany, Occupation: Bar foreman – Brewery; May Helmodt, wife, age 34, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany; Louise Helmodt, daughter, age 13, single, born in Illinois; Mildred Helmodt, daughter, age 11, single, born in Illinois; Edna Helmbodt, daughter, age 8, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 3 21st Street, the household members were:

“Louis Helmboldt, head, age 50, married at age 25, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany, occupation: foreman – brewing company; May (sic) Helmboldt, wife, age 44, married at age 19, born in Illinois, parents born in Germany; Edna Helmboldt, daughter, age 19, single, born in Illinois, occupation: office work – telephone company”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 3472 Elston Avenue, the household members were:

“Louis Hemboldt (sic), head, age 59, married, highest grade completed: 3, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935, occupation: laborer- WPA street construction; Mary Hemboldt, wife, age 54, married, highest grade completed: 4, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

“Name: Louis Barney Helmboldt, Place of Residence: 3472 Elston Ave, Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Mailing Address: 3472 Elston Ave., Chicago, Ill; Telephone: Juniper 4110, Age in Years: 61; Date of Birth: 8-8-1880; Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Edna Laker, 3472 Elston Ave., Chicago, Ill; Employer’s Name and Address: Chicago Belting Co; Place of Employment of Business: 121 N. Green St, Chicago, Cook County, Ill; Race: White; Height: 5′ 10″; Weight: 178; Eyes: Gray; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Ruddy; Signed: April 27, 1942”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Monday, January 25, 1954, page 32:

“HELMBOLDT – Louis Helmboldt, late of Round Lake, Ill., beloved husband of May, nee Bauer; dear father of Louise Morel, Mildred Kasper, and Edna Lejcar, brother of Anna, Carrie, Ida, Lillian, Charles, George, Fred, and William, grandfather of five.  Services Tuesday at 10 a.m. at chapel, 2534 S. Pulaski road.  Interment Fort Hill Cemetery, Round Lake, Ill.  Lawndale 1-3972.”