DOUGLAS ELTON VICKERS

Douglas Elton Vickers gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. January 3, 1931 in Michigan
M. Marine Veteran (December 3, 1951-December 2, 1953), Corporal, 9th Marine Corp Reserve
D. January 3, 1955 in Fremont Township, Lake County, IL
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  • Father: Theodore Allen Vickers, born July 27, 1882 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, IA, son of Charles Swallam (or Swallow) and Florence Iona (Vickers) Scramlin; married Maude May Winters on November 30, 1907 in Van Buren County, IA; Theodore died 1961 (See section pertaining to Theodore Allen Vickers buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Mother: Maude May (Winters) Vickers, born December 18, 1890 in Selma, Van Buren County, IA, daughter of Benjamin Winters (1856-1905) and Elmira (Snelling) Winters (1858-1933); Maude died November 1970 (See section pertaining to Maude May (Winters) Vickers buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Siblings:
    • Verne Edgar Vickers born September 9, 1908 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, IA; married Esther Mathilda Ahola (1910-1998) on May 31, 1927 in Crystal Falls, Iron County, MI, daughter of John Ahola and Annie (Hord) Ahola; Verne died December 18, 1977; Verne and Esther had a cenotaph in Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, TX

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

“Name: Verne Edgar Vickers; Address: 3006 Hamilton, Houston, Harris County, Texas; Telephone 2 5990 Jackson; Age in Years: 32; Date of Birth: September 9, 1908; Place of Birth: Bonaparte, Iowa, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Esther Vickers; Relationship of That Person: Wife; Address of That Person: 3006 Hamilton, Houston, Harris County, Tex; Employer’s Name: Self (Paint Contractor); Place of Employment: 3006 Hamilton, Houston, Harris County, Tex; Race: White; Height: 5′ 10″; Weight: 165; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Red; Complexion: Freckled; Signed: Oct 16, 1940”

    • Emory Hall Vickers born July 28, 1910 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, IA; married Lillian Joyce Murray (1913-1996) on October 31, 1931 in Spalding, Menominee County, MI, daughter of Aldage Murray and Rosanna (Labeau) Murray; Emory died in 1964

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

“Name: Emory Hall Vickers; Address: 1313 Central St., Evanston, Cook County, Ill; Telephone: Greenleft 9629; Age in Years: 30; Date of Birth: July 28 1910; Place of Birth: Bonaparte, Iowa, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Lillian Joyce Vickers; Relationship of That Person: Wife; Address of That Person: 1313 Central St., Evanston, Cook County, Ill; Employer’s Name: Evanston Comm. Recreation Ass.; Place of Employer: 1030 Central St., Evanston, Cook County, Ill.; Race: White; Height: 5′-8″; Weight: 155; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light”

    • Wilbur Eugene Vickers born November 2, 1912 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County IA; married Anna Estelle “Stella” Carlson (1912-2006).  Wilbur died February 8, 1999 (Last residence: Harlingen, Cameron, Texas)

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

“Name: Wilbur Eugene Vickers; Address: 3006 Hamilton, Apt #5, Houston, Harris Co, Texas; Telephone: J-25590; Age in Years: 27; Date of Birth: Nov. 2-1912; Place of Birth: Bonaparte, Iowa, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mr. T. A. Vickers; Address of That Person; 1417 Dodge St., Evanston, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Verne E Vickers; Place of Employment: 3006 Hamilton, Houston, Texas; Race: White; Height: 5′ 7″; Weight: 145; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: 10-16-1940”

    • Florence Elmira (Vickers) Steger born February 12, 1915 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, IA; married Jacob Steger on June 27, 1935 in Evanston, Cook County, IL; Florence died August 1991
    • Theodore Allen Vickers, Jr. born April 20, 1917 in Burlington, Des Moines County, IA; married Ellen A. Salo (1917-1964) on September 27, 1937 in Cook County, IL, daughter of Evert Salo (1886-1954) and Mary (Jacobson) Salo (1894-1987); Theodore died October 16, 1955 in Elgin, Kane County, IL; Theodore and Ellen are buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls, Iron County, MI

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

“Name: Theodore Allen Vickers; Address: R.F.D. #1, Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich; Telephone: (blank); Age in Years: 23; Date of Birth: Apr. 20 1913; Place of Birth: Burlington, Iowa, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Ellen Ina Vickers; Relationship of That Person: Wife; Address of That Person: R. F. D. #1, Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.; Employer’s Name: Self; Place of Employment: R. F. D. #1, Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.; Race: White; Height: 5′ 10 1/2″; Weight: 140 lbs.; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Freckled; Signed: October 16, 1940”

    • Dorothy Grace “Dottie” (Vickers) (Salvatore) (Wheeler) Lund born March 31, 1920 in Burlington, Des Moines County, IA; married (1) unknown Salvatore; married (2) Chester E. Wheeler on April 10, 1942 in Cook County, IL; married (3) Robert Arthur Lund (1917-1990) on August 14, 1944 in Norfolk, VA; last residence in Champaign, Champaign County, IL; Dorothy died January 17, 1995; Dorothy and Robert are buried in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, IL

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

“Name: Dorothy Grace Vickers [Dorothy Vickers Salvatore] [Dorothy Wheeler] [Dorothy Lund]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 31 Mar 1920; Birth Place: Burlington, Iowa; Death Date: Jan 1995; Father: Theodore A Vickers; Mother: Maude M Winters; SSN: 324185160; Notes; Nov 1938; Name listed as DOROTHY GRACE VICKERS; Jun 1940: Name listed as DOROTHY VICERS SALAVATORE; Apr 1942: Name listed as DOROTHY VICKERS WHEELER; Jul 1944: Name listed as DOROTHY GRACE LUND; 25 Jan 1995: Name listed as DOROTHY G LUND”

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

“Name: Dolores Eva Vickers [Dolores Vickers Tindell] [Delores Haines]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 2 Oct 1922; Birth Place: Birlington D, Iowa; Death Date: 15 Nov 1992; Father: Theodore A Vickers; Mother; Maude M Winters; SSN: 338161073; Death Certificate Number: SSA-721; Notes: Dec 1939: Name listed as DOLORES EVA VICKERS; Aug 1940: Name listed as DOLORES VICKERS TINDELL; Oct 1957: Name listed as DOLORES EAU HAINES; 25 Nov 1992: Name listed as DOLORES E HAINES”

    • Paul Edsel Vickers born April 4, 1925 in Iron Mountain, Dickinson County, MI; last Social Security benefit Lake Villa, Lake County, IL; Paul died May 1984; buried in Avon Centre Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL

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

“Name: Paul Edsel Vickers; Place of Residence: R. R. #1, Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois; Mailing Address: Same; Telephone: None; Age in Years: 21; Date of Birth: April 4, 1925; Place of Birth: Iron Mountain, Michigan; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Theodore Allen Vickers, (Father) Grayslake, Illinois.; Employer’s Name and Address: Unemployed; Rate: White: Height: 5′ 9″; Weight: 150#; Eyes: Brown; Hair: Brown; Complexion; Ruddy; Other obivous physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Small scar on palm of left hand.; Signed: April 12, 1946.”

    • Jack Elwood Vickers born January 2, 1929 in Hermansville, Menominee County, MI; Navy veteran AM3 WW II (1946-1948 and 1950-1951); married Carolee A. Dohr (1933-2017) on November 8, 1952 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL, daughter of John Dohr and Helen (Schiffelbein) Dohr; Jack died October 13, 2002 in Bristol, Kenosha County, WI; Jack and Carolee are buried in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, Racine County, WI

According to the Kenosha News (Kenosha WI) Tuesday, October 15, 2002, page 19:

“Jack E. Vickers

   Jack E. Vickers, 73, of Bristol, died Sunday (Oct 13, 2002) at his home.
   He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Hermansville, Mich., the son of the late Theodore and Maude (Winters) Vickers.  He lived in Lake Villa, Ill., before moving to Rainbow Lakes Manor in Bristol 18 years ago.
   He served in the U.S. Navy.
   On November 8, 1952, he married Carolee Dohr in Round Lake, Ill.
   He retired from Asplundh Tree Company where he was the regional sales manager for 13 mid-western states.
   He was a member of St. Scholastica Church and enjoyed camping, traveling, and bowling on the Wednesday Senior League at Antioch Lanes.
   Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Debbie (Pat) Rizzo of Lake Villa, Ill., Karen (Gary) Smith of Ingleside, Ill., Kimmie (David) Carmichael of Trevor, and Jackie (K.C.) Welter of Bristol; one sister, Joyce (Dick) Sloam of Waukegan,; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
   He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
   Strang Funeral Home, Antioch, Ill., is serving the family.”

    • Jean Eloise (Vickers) (Miller) Jones born January 2, 1929 in Hermansville, Menominee County, MI; married (1) Robert Miller on September 25, 1944 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, MI; divorced October 7, 1950 in St. Clair County, MI; married (2) Merle Eugene Jones; divorced January 1962 in Flagler, FL; Jean died October 6, 1990
    • Joyce Elaine (Vickers) (Horner) Sloan born February 26, 1934 in Hermansville, Menominee County, MI; married (1) Norman Horner; married (2) Richard Sloan; Joyce died May 12, 2014 in Fox Lake, Lake County, IL

According to the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch obituary:

“JOYCE ELAIN SLOAN – February 26, 1934 – May 12, 2014 – Joyce Elaine Sloan, 80 years old, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Paradise Park, Fox Lake, Lake County, IL.  She was born February 26, 1934 in Hermansville, MI the daughter of the late Theodore and Maude (Winters) Vickers.  Joyce enjoyed crafting, especially sewing, crocheting, and pottery.  Survivors include her daughter, Noreen (John) Dahmen of Round Lake, IL and son-in-law, Jack Marsoobian of Gurnee, IL; grandchildren, Charlie, Amy (Billy) Jamie, Jacob, Christina (Bob), and Johnny; and great-grandchildren, Cody, Brittany, Frankie, Misty, Jordan, Emma, Jimmy, Bobby, Benjamin, Kenny, Jamie, Skylar, Destiny, Ethan, Dakota, Dustin, and Landon.  In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Horner, second husband, Richard Sloan, a daughter, Becky Marsoobian, and eleven siblings.  Memorial services will be held at 4PM Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83) Antioch, IL.  Memorial visitation will be from 2-4PM Saturday. INFO 847-395-4000. Please sign our online guest book for Joyce at www.strangfh.com.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Evanston City, Evanston Township, Cook County, IL living at 1417 Dodge Avenue, the household members were:

“Theodore Vickers, head, age 57, married, highest grade completed: H4, born in Iowa, resided in Hermansville, MI in 1935, occupation: painter – WPA building project; Maude Vickers, wife, age 49, married, highest grade completed: 6, born in Iowa, lived in Hermansville, MI in 1935; Dolores Vickers, daughter, age 17, single, highest grade completed: H3, born in Michigan, lived in Hermansville, MI in 1935; Paul Vickers, son, age 14, single, highest grade completed: H2, born in Michigan, lived in Hermansville, MI in 1935; Jack Vickers, twin son, age 11, single, highest grade completed: 5; born in Michigan; Jean Vickers, twin daughter, age 11, single, highest grade completed: 5, born in Michigan; Douglas Vickers, son, age 9, single, highest grade completed: 4, born in Michigan; Joyce Vickers, daughter, age 6, single, highest grade completed: 1, born in Michigan”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Round Lake Park Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Clifton Dr. , the household members were:

“Theodore Vickers, head, age 67, married, born in Iowa, Occupation: Painter – Factory, Was he living in this same house a year ago?: Yes, What country were his father and mother born in?: U.S.A., What is the highest grade of school that he has attended?: S12, Did he finish this grade?: Yes, Last year in how many weeks did this person do any work at all?: 52, Last year (1949) how much money did he earn working as an employee for wages or salary?: $2,800, Last year (1949) how much money did his relatives in this household earn working for wages or salary?: $2,000, Did he ever serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during – WWII?: No, WWI?: No, Any other time including present service?: No; Maude Vickers, wife, age 59, married, born in Iowa; Jack Vickers, son, age 21, never married, born in Michigan, Occupation: Painter – U.S. Navy; Douglas Vickers, son, age 19, never married, born in Michigan, Occupation: Painter – Housing; Joyce Vickers, daughter, age 16, never married, born in Michigan”

According to U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans 1925-1963:

“Name of Deceased: Vickers, Douglas Elton; Enlistment Date: 12-3-51; Discharge Date: 12-2-53; Service No. 126-1121; State: Illinois; Grade: Cpl.; Branch of Service: Marine Corp, 9th Marine Corp Res Det. USMCR; Date of Birth: 1-3-31; Date of Death: 1-3-55; Ship to: Fort Hill Cemetery, Bernard Vogt, Round Lake, Illinois; Freight Station: Round Lake, Ill.; Name and Location of Cemetery: Fort Hill Cemetery, Round Lake, Ill.; Name and Address of Applicant: Maude Vickers; 115 Clifton Dr., Round Lake, Ill. Signed 2-23-55; Died While on Inactive Status”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Tuesday, January 4, 1955, page 33:

“1ST DAY ON JOB, 24TH BIRTHDAY END IN TRAGEDY – Turnes Left in Auto, Killed by Truck – Douglas Vickers, 115 Clifton dr., Round Lake Park, Lake county, was killed yesterday – his 24th birthday – when his automobile was struck as he made a left turn into the path of a truck in U. S. 45 at Peterson rd, three miles north of Mundelein.  Vickers was returning from his first day on a new job as a furniture packer in Lake Bluff.  The truck was driven by Davin Zelinger, 885 Warrington rd., Des Plaines.  Airman Glenn Deese, 20, of Chanute field, Ill., a passenger in the truck, was injured slightly.  He was taken to the Great Lakes naval training center hospital.”