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FAMILIE  MENTZER John M. Mentzer May 21, 1850 Alsace, France May 28, 1929 Chicago, Illinois Sophia Hoelderle Mentzer April 11, 1856 Germany March 23, 1909 Chicago, Illinois Mary Mentzer September 27, 1875 St. Louis, Missouri May 19, 1896 Chicago, Illinois … Continue reading →

The rusted metal marker in the Woodland Cemetery in Jackson, Michigan, seen next to a gravestone denotes that the deceased was a member of the fraternal organization of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge 29.  Many fraternal organizations and membership … Continue reading →

HENRY KAU OCTOBER 18, 1863 – AUGUST 7, 1943 KATHERINA KAU BORN OHIO, ILLINOIS JUNE 15, 1867 – DECEMBER 6, 1933 Elisabeth L. Roark wrote an article about angels titled, “Embodying Immortality: Angels in America’s Rural Garden Cemeteries, 1850—1900”, pages … Continue reading →