MARY “MAY” (BAUER) HELMBOLDT

Mary “May” (Bauer) Helmboldt gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. December 13, 1885 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
D. September 1971
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  • Father: Charles Bauer; Charles died April 20, 1910

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, April 22, 1910, page 14:

“OFFICIAL DEATH RECORD. – Bauer, Charles, 57; 2456 N. Oakley av., April 20.”

  • Mother: Rose (Kammer) Bauer born about 1857 in Prussia daughter of Augustus Kammer and Johanna Kammer (1827-1897); Rose died March 30, 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
  • Husband: Louis Barney Helmboldt born August 8, 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, son of Carl “Charles” Helmboldt (1846-1906) and Mary “Marie” (Karstedt) Helmboldt (1853-1927); married Mary Bauer on May 13, 1905 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Louis died January, 1954 (See section pertaining to Louis Barney 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.”

  1. 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)
  2. 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
    • Caroline Henrietta Auguste “Etta” (Bauer) Baechtold born November 23, 1882 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married George H. Baechtold (1881-1952) on October 14, 1903 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Caroline died January 28, 1909 in Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, January 29, 1909, page 12:

“THE FOLLOWING BURIAL PERMITS WERE issued by the health department yesterday: Baechtold, Henrietta, 26; 868 W. 20th st., Jan. 28”

    • Lizzie (Bauer) Cannon born March 30, 1884 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Patrick Cannon on April 29, 1903 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Lizzie died April 5, 1904 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL
    • Henry Bauer born January 20, 1888 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; died February 9, 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; buried in Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Thursday, April 7, 1904, page 9:

“CANNON –  Lizzie, wife of Patrick Cannon, at 2909 Lowe av.  Funeral April 8, at 9 a. m. to All Saints’ church, thence by cars to Mount Olivet.”

    • Charles F. Bauer born November 1889 in Illinois; married Helen Matilda Weber (1898-1976) on November 15, 1916 in Cook County, IL; Charles died December 1968; Charles and Helen are buried in Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Monday, December 9, 1968, page 88:

“Bauer – Charles F. Bauer, loving husband of Helen Weber Bauer; devoted father of Eleanor Bauer and Florence (Dr. Edward) Kasmer; loving grandfather of Edward and Mary Lee; fond brother of May Helmboldt and Rose Buol.  Lying in state at Bethany Lutheran church, 1701 N. Narragansett, from 9 a. m. Tuesday until time of service, 10 a. m.  Visitation at Conboy Funeral Home, 6150 W. North avenue, after 3 p. m. Sunday.  Interment Queen of Heaven cemetery.  237-1134.”

    • Ernest William Bauer born October 2, 1891 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; married Catherine M. Weber (1895-1966) on May 13, 1916 in Cook County, IL; Ernest died February 1958; buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Saturday, February 8, 1958, page 35:

“BAUER – Ernest Bauer, beloved husband of Catherine, nee Weber; dear father of Dorothy Martin, Ernest, Adele Krozel, and Helen Byczeh; fond brother of May Helmboldt, Charles, and Rose Buol.  Funeral Monday, 1:30 p. m., at chapel, 1701 W. 21st street.  Interment Forest Home cemetery.  CAnal 6-5734.”

    • Rose A. “Rosie” (Bauer) Buol born May 1, 1895 in Illinois; marriel Louis Buol (1889-1955) on February 28, 1914 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Rose died February 4, 1973 in Cook County, IL; buried in Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, IL; According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Wednesday, February 7, 1973, page 78:

“Buol – Rose A. Buol, nee Bauer, late of Chicago, formerly of Round Lake, Ill., dearly beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Lucille (Carl) Breson, Geraldine (Henry) Stetanowicz and Marion (Carl) Swanson; devoted grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 20.  Funeral services Thursday, Feb. 8, 1 p. m., at DeNicolo-Lesniak Funeral Home, 5734-40 W. Diversey Av., corner of Mango.  Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. 889-0115.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for City Chicago, West Town, Cook County, IL living at 799 West 20 St., the household members were:

“Charlie Bauer, head, born January 1853, age 47, married for 18 years, born in Germany, parents born in German, immigrated in 1878, 22 years in the U.S., occupation: carpenter; Rosie Bauer, wife, born may 1857, age 43 married 18 years, 9 children born, 7 children living, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1864, 36 years in the U.S.; Etta Bauer, daughter, born November 1883, age 17, single, born in Illinois, occupation: labor factory; Lizzie Bauer, daughter, born March 1884, age 16, single, born in Illinois, occupation: labor factory; Mary Bauer, daughter, born December 1885, age 14, single, born in Illinois; Henry Bauer, son, born January 1888, age 12, single, born in Illinois; Charlie Bauer, son, born November 1889, age 10, single, born in Illinois; Earnest (sic) Bauer, born October 1891, age 8, single, born in Illinois; Rosie Bauer, daughter, born May 1895, age 5, 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 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 1800 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 Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, September 21, 1971, page 24:

“HELMBOLDT – Mary Helmboldt, nee Bauer, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., beloved wife of the late Louis; dear mother of Louise (Michael) Morel, Mildred (Frank) Kasper and Edna (Laddie) Lejcar; loving grandmother of five; great-grandmother of nine; fond sister of Rose Buol.  Services Wednesday, 1 p.m., at MacGillis Funeral Home, 350 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake, Ill.  Interment Fort Hill Cemetery.  546-3300.”