GAYLORD PAUL OEHME

Gaylord and His wifeHelen E. (Simpson) Oehme and Gaylord Paul Oehme
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B. May 19, 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
D. December 23, 1945 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
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  • Father: Paul F. Oehme born May 1872 in Germany; immigrated in 1894; married Anna Glauch about 1895; Paul died November 9, 1950 in Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Sunday, November 12, 1950, page 46:

“OEHME – Paul F. Oehme of 5634 Winthrop ave., passed on Nov. 9, loving husband of the late Anna G. Lauch Oehme, loving dad of Marguerite Ohme, Gladys Hughes, and the late Gaylord Oehme.”

  • Mother: Anna E. (Glauch) Oehme born October 1874 in Germany; immigrated in 1881; Anna died August 26, 1949 in Kane County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, August 30, 1949, page 24:

“MRS. PAUL F. OEHME
   Private services for Mrs. Anna G. Oehme, 74, a resident of Chicago for 69 years, who died Friday, were held yesterday.  Her home was at 5634 Winthrop av., where she had lived for 43 years.  She leaves her husband, Paul F.; two daughters, Marguerite and Mrs. Gladys Hughes, and five grandchildren.”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Wednesday, July 10, 1968, page 30:

“Hughes
Gladys Emily Hughes of Des Plaines, formerly of Bellwood, beloved wife of Roy William Hughes; dear mother of Gaylord C. (Marilyn) Hughes, the late Milford R. and James; loving grandmother of Michael Roy and Patricia Lynn.  Visitation after 3 p. m. Wednesday at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest highway, Arlington Heights, where services will be held Thursday, 1:30 p. m.  Interment Graceland cemetery.  253-5423.”

    • William Oehme born February 1900 in Illinois
    • Marguerite E. Oehme born about 1904 in Illinois; Marguerite died November 6, 1956 in Chicago, Cook County, IL

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Thursday, November 8, 1956, page 62:

“Miss Marguerite E. Oehme
   Private services for Miss Marguerite E. Oehme, 5634 Winthrop av., who died Tuesday in her home, will be held today.  A sister, Mrs. Gladys E. Hughes, survives.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 5684 Winthrop Avenue, the household members were:

“Paul F. Oehme, head, age 49, married, immigrated in 1894, naturalized in 1896, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, occupation: manager – restaurant; Anne E. Oehme, wife, age 45, married, immigrated in 1880, naturalized in 1896, born in Germany, parents born in Germany; Gladys Oehme, daughter, age 21, single, born in Illinois, clerk – printing company; Marguerite Oehme, daughter, age 16, single, born in Illinois; Gaylord Oehme, son, age 12, single, born in Illinois.”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living on Maldin Street – Malden Park Apts., the household members were:

“Gaylord P. Oehme, head, age 22, married at age 22, born in Illinois, father born in Germany, mother born in Illinois, occupation: salesman – insurance; Helen S. Oehme, wife, age 23, married at age 23, born in Kansas, father born in Illinois, mother born in Ohio, occupation: clerk – insurance.”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 1645 W. Farragut Avenue, the household members were:

“Gaylord Oehme, head age 33, married, highest grade completed: H-4, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935, occupation: messenger – armored car service; Helen Oehme, wife, age 33, married, highest grade completed: H-4, born in Kansas, lived in same place in 1935; Kathryn Oehme, daughter, age 7, single, highest grade completed: 1, born in Illinois; Barbara Jean Oehme, daughter, age 5, single, born in Illinois; Nancy Lee Oehme, daughter, age 3, single, born in Illinois; Edward J. Simpson, father-in-law, age 66, widowed, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, occupation: magazine salesman – magazine publishing co.”

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

“Name: Gaylord Paul Oehme; Address: Round Lake Park, Lake County, Illinois; Telephone: n/a; Age in Years: 33; Date of Birth: May 19, 1907; Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois; Country of Citizenship: U.S.A.  Name of Person who will Always know your Address: Helen Evelynne Oehme; Relationship of that Person: Wife; Address of that Person: Round Lake Park, Lake County, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Brinks Incorporated; Place of Employment: 711 W. Monroe St., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Race: White: Height: 5′ 11 1/2″; Weight: 210#; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Blonde; Complexion: Ruddy; Date signed: October 16, 1940”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Monday, December 24, 1945, page 13:

   “OEHME – Gaylord Paul Oehme of Round Lake, Ill., Dec. 23, 1945, beloved husband of Helen Simpson Oehme, father of Kathryn, Barbara, Nancy, and Dale, beloved son of Paul and Anna Oehme, brother of Gladys Hughes and Marguerite Oehme, uncle of Gaylord and the late Milford and Jimm Hughes.  Services at Round Lake, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2 p. m.”

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

“Surname: OEHME; Name: Gaylord Paul; Birth Date/Place: 19 May 1907, Chicago; Death Date/Place: 23 Dec 1945, Chicago; Cause of Death: (blank); Age: (blank), Married; Occupation: Messenger for Brinks; Minister – Funeral Home: Rev. HOWE, Round Lake Community Church; Burial Place – Next of Kin: Fort Hill, Paul F. Oehme (GER) – Father, Anna GLAUCH – Mother”