Gloria Mae Sorenson
F, #2614, b. 13 June 1923, d. 9 December 2006
Last Edited=8 Aug 2022
Gloria Mae Sorenson was born on 13 June 1923 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Arthur Toppenberg Sorenson and Josephine (?)2 Gloria Mae Sorenson graduated in 1941 at Washburn High School, Washburn, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.2 She married Methodius Kenneth Gray on 23 August 1947.2 Gloria Mae Sorenson lived between 1957 and 2002 at Burnsville, Dakota Co., Minnesota. She died on 9 December 2006 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 83.2,3
Gray, Gloria Mae (Sorenson) age 83, of Village Shores of Richfield, formerly Burnsville, unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Saturday December 9. Preceded in death by parents, Josephine & Arthur Sorenson; husband, Kenneth Gray (1984); and daughter, Mary Gray (2004). Survived by beloved companion, Marv Larson and his family; Gloria's children, Elizabeth (A.J. Richter), Stephen (Linda), Jill Shellum (Kirk); son-in-law, Daniel Miller; grandchildren, William and Douglas (Rosanne) Broad, Kirsten and Ryan Gray, Nicole and Keith Shellum; great-grandchild, Michael Broad; sister, Betty Anderson (Norris) of Rockford, IL; four nephews and their families. Born in Minneapolis June 13, 1923; graduated Washburn High 1941; married Kenneth Gray August 23, 1947. Burnsville resident 1957-2002. She stayed at home raising her family for several years and then worked as a secretary for three CPA firms. After a brief retirement Gloria began a second career with New Horizon Child Care graduating from the Child Development program at Dakota County Vocational and Technical School. Aside from spending time with her beloved family and friends, Gloria's lifelong passion was volunteerism. She received recognition and many awards for her dedication to the community. Some of the organizations with which Gloria shared her time and love included the 4-H Club, Crisis Nursery, Ebenezer Society, The Entertainers, Village Shores, tutoring children, and transcribing braille for the blind. In addition, Gloria's commitment to helping others led her to spend countless hours as an individual assisting friends and others with visits and food. Gloria was famous for appearing in costumes such as Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Pilgrim, Gorilla and was also known for her teddy bear shows and her homemade fudge. Memorial service Wednesday, December 13 at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Edina Chapel, 7110 France Avenue South. Visitation 4:00pm, service at 5:00pm, followed by reception until 8:00pm. Memorials preferred.
Published in the Star Tribune from 12/12/2006 - 12/13/2006.2 She was buried on 18 December 2006 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, Plot: 2nd Addition, Block 36, Lot 7, Space 1.3
Gray, Gloria Mae (Sorenson) age 83, of Village Shores of Richfield, formerly Burnsville, unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Saturday December 9. Preceded in death by parents, Josephine & Arthur Sorenson; husband, Kenneth Gray (1984); and daughter, Mary Gray (2004). Survived by beloved companion, Marv Larson and his family; Gloria's children, Elizabeth (A.J. Richter), Stephen (Linda), Jill Shellum (Kirk); son-in-law, Daniel Miller; grandchildren, William and Douglas (Rosanne) Broad, Kirsten and Ryan Gray, Nicole and Keith Shellum; great-grandchild, Michael Broad; sister, Betty Anderson (Norris) of Rockford, IL; four nephews and their families. Born in Minneapolis June 13, 1923; graduated Washburn High 1941; married Kenneth Gray August 23, 1947. Burnsville resident 1957-2002. She stayed at home raising her family for several years and then worked as a secretary for three CPA firms. After a brief retirement Gloria began a second career with New Horizon Child Care graduating from the Child Development program at Dakota County Vocational and Technical School. Aside from spending time with her beloved family and friends, Gloria's lifelong passion was volunteerism. She received recognition and many awards for her dedication to the community. Some of the organizations with which Gloria shared her time and love included the 4-H Club, Crisis Nursery, Ebenezer Society, The Entertainers, Village Shores, tutoring children, and transcribing braille for the blind. In addition, Gloria's commitment to helping others led her to spend countless hours as an individual assisting friends and others with visits and food. Gloria was famous for appearing in costumes such as Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Pilgrim, Gorilla and was also known for her teddy bear shows and her homemade fudge. Memorial service Wednesday, December 13 at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Edina Chapel, 7110 France Avenue South. Visitation 4:00pm, service at 5:00pm, followed by reception until 8:00pm. Memorials preferred.
Published in the Star Tribune from 12/12/2006 - 12/13/2006.2 She was buried on 18 December 2006 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, Plot: 2nd Addition, Block 36, Lot 7, Space 1.3
Children of Gloria Mae Sorenson and Methodius Kenneth Gray
- Elizabeth Alexandra Gray4
- Stephen Arthur Gray+
- Mary Ellen Gray b. 19 Oct 1952, d. 13 Nov 2004
- Evangeline Alice Gray+5
Citations
- [S1700] FindUSA website via Godfrey Library, online www.referenceusa.com. Hereinafter cited as FindUSA website via Godfrey Library.
- [S1759] Minneapolis Star Tribune online, online http://www.legacy.com/StarTribune/, Obituary of Gloria Gray, published in the Star Tribune from 12/12/2006 - 12/13/2006. Hereinafter cited as Minneapolis Star Tribune online.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Gloria Mae Gray, Memorial ID 136152851,
Birth: 13 June 1923
Death: 9 December 2006, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136152851/gloria-mae-gray: accessed 08 August 2022), memorial page for Gloria Mae Gray (13 Jun 1923–9 Dec 2006), Find a Grave Memorial ID 136152851, citing Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Rachel Keller (contributor 46608704).
Children Mary Gray Mary Ellen Gray 1952–2004,. - [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1948-MN-013697. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.
- [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1957-MN-009701.
John S. Southey
M, #9058, d. 29 August 1958
Last Edited=5 Jun 2022
John S. Southey married Bertha N. Harn, daughter of John Wesley Harn and Ida Lorraine Johnson, on 23 February 1923. John S. Southey died on 29 August 1958.
Harriet Sowden
F, #4500
Last Edited=28 Jan 2001
Harriet Sowden married William McLaird.
Child of Harriet Sowden and William McLaird
- Herbert Merlin McLaird+ b. 17 Jun 1902, d. 15 Oct 1992
male Soyster
M, #7341
Last Edited=19 Jul 2015
Male Soyster married Judith Penelope Wayne, daughter of James Albert Wayne Sr. and Vivian Maria Skluzacek.
John Cecil Spainhour1
M, #6524
Last Edited=21 Oct 2018
Child of John Cecil Spainhour and Florence Jones
Citations
- [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy (Temecula, California: Omega Print and Copy Center, Sep 2000), pg. 203. Hereinafter cited as From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy.
Ruth Ann Spainhour
F, #1467
Last Edited=22 Sep 2019
Ruth Ann Spainhour is the daughter of John Cecil Spainhour and Florence Jones.1 Ruth Ann Spainhour married Alan Duane Harn, son of Charles Albert Harn and Audrey Devere Kanouse, on 4 May 1963 at Illinois.2,1 Ruth Ann Spainhour and Alan Duane Harn were divorced.
Children of Ruth Ann Spainhour and Alan Duane Harn
Citations
- [S1714] Esther Oviedo-McCulley, From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy (Temecula, California: Omega Print and Copy Center, Sep 2000), pg. 203. Hereinafter cited as From Heron to Harn - The Family Genealogy.
- [S926] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 71,73", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
Frank Charles Spangler
M, #10358
Last Edited=31 Jul 2024
Frank Charles Spangler married Nettie Catherine Houser, daughter of Jerry Oliver Houser and Patricia Ann Rankin, on 3 November 1977 at Idaho. Frank Charles Spangler and Nettie Catherine Houser were divorced on 25 February 1983 at King Co., Washington.
Nora Speak1
F, #7333
Last Edited=4 May 2015
Child of Nora Speak and Carl Jarrett
- Gertrude Jarrett1 b. 18 May 1916, d. 23 Jan 1975
Citations
- [S2358] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.: Source Information
Ancestry.com. Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013., Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
Jonathan Spear
M, #10437
Last Edited=17 Sep 2024
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
Andrew Jonathon Spears1
M, #6249
Last Edited=9 Jun 2009
Citations
- [S1927] Karen Parsons, "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 19 Apr 2009. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009."
Katherine Morgan Spears1
F, #6250
Last Edited=9 Jun 2009
Citations
- [S1927] Karen Parsons, "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 19 Apr 2009. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009."
Logan Richard Spears1
M, #6248
Last Edited=9 Jun 2009
Citations
- [S1927] Karen Parsons, "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 19 Apr 2009. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009."
Richard Dean Spears1
M, #6247, b. 10 May 1969, d. 18 July 2001
Last Edited=9 Jun 2009
Richard Dean Spears was born on 10 May 1969.1 He married Michele Lee Parsons, daughter of Lawrence Michael Parsons and Karen Elizabeth Keough, on 28 April 1990.1 Richard Dean Spears died on 18 July 2001 at age 32.1
Children of Richard Dean Spears and Michele Lee Parsons
Citations
- [S1927] Karen Parsons, "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 19 Apr 2009. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Karen Parsons 19Apr2009."
Michael Speckert
M, #9399
Last Edited=2 Oct 2022
Katherine Ann Speece1
F, #5481, b. 29 July 1887, d. 26 May 1946
Last Edited=17 Oct 2006
Katherine Ann Speece was born on 29 July 1887 at Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas.1 She married Charles E. Patterson on 2 March 1904 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.1 Katherine Ann Speece died on 26 May 1946 at Mystic, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 58.1
Child of Katherine Ann Speece and Charles E. Patterson
- Lee Roy Patterson+1 b. 21 Jul 1908, d. 17 Jul 1962
Citations
- [S1746] SL Patterson.com Family History, online http://slpatterson.com. Hereinafter cited as SL Patterson.com Family History.
Lola Blanche Speed1
F, #3038, b. 7 July 1904, d. 17 January 1992
Last Edited=13 Jan 2021
Lola Blanche Speed was born on 7 July 1904 at Washington.2,3 She was the daughter of Roe Ellis Speed and Eunice Edith Proffitt. Lola Blanche Speed married Dewey Florence Tracey, son of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy, in 1923 at Washington. Her Social Security Number was 539-10-2838 issued in WA. Lola Blanche Speed died on 17 January 1992 at Okanogan, Okanogan Co., Washington, at age 87.2,3 She was buried at Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan, Okanogan Co., Washington.3
Citations
- [S38] Letter from Alice Marie (McCarthy) Morgan (8013 W. Arapaho Ct., Boise, ID 83703) to Steven Harn Redman, 09 Feb 1995; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
- [S1295] Lola Blanche Speed, unknown file number, Social Security Death Index (b- 07Jul1904 d- Jan1992), unknown series (n.p.: n.pub.).
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Lola Blanche (Speed) Tracey, Memorial ID 42280163,
Birth: 7 July 1905, Washington, USA
Death: 17 January 1992, Okanogan, Okanogan County, Washington, USA
Burial: Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan, Okanogan County, Washington
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 13 January 2021), memorial page for Lola Blanche Speed Tracey (7 Jul 1905–17 Jan 1992), Find a Grave Memorial no. 42280163, citing Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan, Okanogan County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Teresa (contributor 46969893).
Parents Roe Ellis Speed 1871–1943 Eunice Edith Proffitt Speed 1874–1949
Spouse Dewey Florence Tracey 1898–1995
Siblings Ona Speed 1894–1894 Carl Jennings Speed 1896–1956 Ross Alva Speed 1898–1918 Dale Speed 1899–1969 Otis J. Speed 1901–1960,.
Roe Ellis Speed
M, #8495, b. 22 March 1871, d. 13 July 1943
Last Edited=13 Jan 2021
Roe Ellis Speed was born on 22 March 1871 at Swan, Marion Co., Iowa. He married Eunice Edith Proffitt. Roe Ellis Speed died on 13 July 1943 at Waterville, Douglas Co., Washington, at age 72.
Child of Roe Ellis Speed and Eunice Edith Proffitt
- Lola Blanche Speed b. 7 Jul 1904, d. 17 Jan 1992
Carol Spelsburg
F, #2522
Last Edited=7 Sep 2007
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
Kathleen Spelsburg
F, #2521
Last Edited=7 Sep 2007
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
Teri Ann Spelsburg
F, #2520
Last Edited=7 Sep 2007
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
Dr. Walter Karl Spelsburg1
M, #1407, b. 7 December 1919, d. 23 December 1999
Last Edited=8 Sep 2007
Dr. Walter Karl Spelsburg was also known as Spelsberg. He was born on 7 December 1919 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on 7 December 1919.2 He married Martha Ann Tonkin, daughter of Loring Lombard Tonkin and Norma Madeline Smith, on 22 August 1942 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia.3 His Social Security Number was 235-14-8655, issued in West Virginia before 1951, lists birth as 07 Dec 1919 and death as 23 Dec 1999, last residence being Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Walter Karl Spelsburg died on 23 December 1999 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 80.1
Children of Dr. Walter Karl Spelsburg and Martha Ann Tonkin
- Teri Ann Spelsburg
- Kathleen Spelsburg
- Carol Spelsburg
- Walter Kent Spelsburg Jr. b. 4 Nov 1953, d. 16 Apr 1974
Citations
- [S1841] Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller, "Email from Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller 29Aug2007," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 29 Aug 2007. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller 29Aug2007."
- [S900] Paul Bradley Purdy (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 33 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
- [S901] Paul Bradley Purdy (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 33 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
Walter Kent Spelsburg Jr.
M, #2523, b. 4 November 1953, d. 16 April 1974
Last Edited=7 Sep 2007
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
Walter Kent Spelsburg Jr. was also known as Walter Karl.1 He was born on 4 November 1953 at Baltimore, Maryland.2,1 He was the son of Dr. Walter Karl Spelsburg and Martha Ann Tonkin. Walter Kent Spelsburg Jr. died on 16 April 1974 at age 20.1
Citations
- [S1841] Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller, "Email from Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller 29Aug2007," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 29 Aug 2007. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Elizabeth (Brinkley) Sponseller 29Aug2007."
- [S901] Paul Bradley Purdy (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 33 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
John Earl Spencer1
M, #5424
Last Edited=8 Jan 2013
John Earl Spencer married Wreatha Erilla Pence, daughter of Delphas J. Pence and Mabel Gertrude Caster, on 3 October 1923.1
Citations
- [S1746] SL Patterson.com Family History, online http://slpatterson.com. Hereinafter cited as SL Patterson.com Family History.
Paul Spencer1
M, #5430
Last Edited=14 Oct 2006
Paul Spencer married Lelia Pearl Pence, daughter of Delphas J. Pence and Mabel Gertrude Caster, on 5 July 1921.1
Citations
- [S1746] SL Patterson.com Family History, online http://slpatterson.com. Hereinafter cited as SL Patterson.com Family History.
Susan Elizabeth Spicer1,2
F, #1348, b. 8 August 1926, d. before 2022
Last Edited=11 Oct 2024
Susan Elizabeth Spicer was born on 8 August 1926.3 Susan Elizabeth Spicer was also known as Suzie Elizabeth.3 She married Harlan Egbert Hillick, son of Francis Xavier Hillick and Sidney Virginia Brewer. Susan Elizabeth Spicer and Harlan Egbert Hillick were divorced. Susan Elizabeth Spicer died before 2022.
Child of Susan Elizabeth Spicer and Harlan Egbert Hillick
Citations
- [S399] Paul Bradley PURDY (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 26 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
- [S1707] Deborah J. (Joseph) Schmidle, "Email from Deb Schmidle 04 Apr 2006," e-mail message from Deb Schmidle (e-mail address) (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 04 Apr 2006. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Deb Schmidle 04 Apr 2006."
- [S1710] Carol Susan (Hillick) Riccardi, "Email from Carol Riccardi on 08 Apr 2006," e-mail message from Carol Riccardi (e-mail address) (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 08 Apr 2006. Hereinafter cited as "Email from Carol Riccardi on 08 Apr 2006."
Betty Jane Spilman
F, #151, b. 9 July 1949, d. 16 December 2021
Last Edited=20 Dec 2021
- Relationships
- 1st cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of Isaac Perkins
4th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
9th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
3rd great-granddaughter of Jacob Rupel
7th great-granddaughter of John Foster
Betty Jane Spilman was born on 9 July 1949 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.1 She was the daughter of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Betty Jane Spilman was baptized circa 1950 at Mantorville Congregational Church, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota. She graduated in 1967 at Kasson-Mantorville High School, Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota.1 Betty Jane Spilman also went by the name of Jane. She married Gary Duane Thompson, son of Jim Thompson and Marion Aarsvold, on 2 August 1969 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Byron, Olmsted Co., Minnesota.1 SOURCE: Jane Thompson 7/1989. SOURCE: Doris Spilman 2/1991. Betty Jane Spilman was a Lutheran. She lived in August 2003 at 1000 1st Place NW, Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota. Betty Jane Spilman's email address gdthompson1340@hotmail.com in September 2008. She died on 16 December 2021 at Cottagewood Senior Communities, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 72.1
Betty Jane Thompson
Betty Jane Thompson, 72, of Kasson, MN passed away Thursday, December 16th at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN. She was born July 9, 1949, in St. Paul, MN to Donald and Doris Spilman. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Mantorville, MN.
Growing up, Betty shared responsibilities with her 7 siblings working in their parents’ store. She graduated in 1967 from Kasson-Mantorville High School in Kasson, MN.
Betty married the love of her life, Gary Thompson, of Byron, MN on August 2, 1969. While Gary served in the military, they spent time in Wichita, KS as well as Victorville, CA before being discharged and moving back to the Kasson-Mantorville area.
Shortly after her retirement from Mayo Clinic in 2009, Gary and Betty moved to Breezy Point, MN where they spent 10 years before returning to the Kasson area. Betty enjoyed boating, fishing, snowmobiling, cooking & baking, playing cards, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Gary Thompson; her children Chad Thompson (Michelle Junge), Jeremy (Mickel) Thompson, and Jodi Skurdahl (Travis Allen); her grandchildren Alexis, Payton, Chloe, Ryker, and Brody; and siblings Jeannie Bartel, Donald Spilman, Delores Brown, Donna Peterson, and Doris Tilbury. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Doris Spilman and brothers Daniel and Davey Spilman.
The Thompson family would like to extend their gratitude to Cottagewood Senior Community for their gracious care of Betty during her stay. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting contributions to them with a portion to be donated to Lewy Body Dementia research.
Please join us for a celebration of Betty’s life at the Dibble Funeral Home Chapel, 213 W. Main St., Kasson, MN on Thursday, December 23rd from 2:00pm- 6:00pm with time for sharing memories at 4:00pm.
Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Services – Kasson is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.dibblefuneralhome.com.
Published December 18, 2021
https://www.postbulletin.com/obituaries/obits/betty-jane-thompson-61be0af596b0e675b87784df.1
Betty Jane Thompson
Betty Jane Thompson, 72, of Kasson, MN passed away Thursday, December 16th at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN. She was born July 9, 1949, in St. Paul, MN to Donald and Doris Spilman. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Mantorville, MN.
Growing up, Betty shared responsibilities with her 7 siblings working in their parents’ store. She graduated in 1967 from Kasson-Mantorville High School in Kasson, MN.
Betty married the love of her life, Gary Thompson, of Byron, MN on August 2, 1969. While Gary served in the military, they spent time in Wichita, KS as well as Victorville, CA before being discharged and moving back to the Kasson-Mantorville area.
Shortly after her retirement from Mayo Clinic in 2009, Gary and Betty moved to Breezy Point, MN where they spent 10 years before returning to the Kasson area. Betty enjoyed boating, fishing, snowmobiling, cooking & baking, playing cards, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Gary Thompson; her children Chad Thompson (Michelle Junge), Jeremy (Mickel) Thompson, and Jodi Skurdahl (Travis Allen); her grandchildren Alexis, Payton, Chloe, Ryker, and Brody; and siblings Jeannie Bartel, Donald Spilman, Delores Brown, Donna Peterson, and Doris Tilbury. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Doris Spilman and brothers Daniel and Davey Spilman.
The Thompson family would like to extend their gratitude to Cottagewood Senior Community for their gracious care of Betty during her stay. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting contributions to them with a portion to be donated to Lewy Body Dementia research.
Please join us for a celebration of Betty’s life at the Dibble Funeral Home Chapel, 213 W. Main St., Kasson, MN on Thursday, December 23rd from 2:00pm- 6:00pm with time for sharing memories at 4:00pm.
Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Services – Kasson is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.dibblefuneralhome.com.
Published December 18, 2021
https://www.postbulletin.com/obituaries/obits/betty-jane-thompson-61be0af596b0e675b87784df.1
Children of Betty Jane Spilman and Gary Duane Thompson
Citations
- [S2663] Betty Jane Thompson, Post Bulletin (Rochester, MN), https://www.postbulletin.com/obituaries/obits/betty-jane-thompson-61be0af596b0e675b87784df, 18 Dec 2021. Hereinafter cited as Post Bulletin (Rochester, MN).
Daniel George Spilman
M, #152, b. 23 July 1952, d. 3 October 1998
Last Edited=10 Apr 2024
- Relationships
- 1st cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of Isaac Perkins
4th great-grandson of John Hearn
9th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
7th great-grandson of John Foster
Daniel George Spilman was born on 23 July 1952 at Mrs. Howe's Maternity Home, Dodge Center, Dodge Co., Minnesota. Daniel George Spilman was a performed construction work and raced cars for several years. He was the son of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. His Social Security Number was 468-60-8170 issued in Minnesota. Daniel George Spilman married Jean Elaine Robb, daughter of Everett Robb and Carol (?), on 14 December 1974 at Dodge Co., Minnesota; SOURCE: Dan Spilman letter 9/1996. Daniel George Spilman and Jean Elaine Robb were divorced on 31 July 1990 at Olmsted Co., Minnesota. Daniel George Spilman lived at 603 1st Ave., NW, Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota. He married Kimberly Sue Kauffmann, daughter of Richard Kauffmann and Marilyn Jacobsen, on 23 June 1991 at Colorado; SOURCE: Dan Spilman letter 9/1996. SOURCE: Doris Spilman 2/1991. SOURCE: Doris Spilman letter 10/1991. Daniel George Spilman died on 3 October 1998 at Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota, at age 46. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota.1
Child of Daniel George Spilman and Jean Elaine Robb
Children of Daniel George Spilman and Kimberly Sue Kauffmann
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Daniel George “Danny” Spilman, Memorial ID 59133544,
Birth: 23 July 1952, Dodge Center, Dodge County, Minnesota, USA
Death: 3 October 1998, Kasson, Dodge County, Minnesota, USA
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/59133544/daniel-george-spilman: accessed 07 June 2021), memorial page for Daniel George “Danny” Spilman (23 Jul 1952–3 Oct 1998), Find a Grave Memorial ID 59133544, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by glenn glaus (contributor 46905743).
Parents Donald Walter Spilman 1917–1998 Doris Alice Harn Spilman 1920–2003
Siblings Davey Harn Spilman 1955–1972,. - [S1589] Letter from Betty Jane (Spilman) Thompson (1000 1st Place NW, Kasson, MN 55944) to Steven Harn Redman, May 2002; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
Davey Harn Spilman
M, #153, b. 30 June 1955, d. 7 June 1972
Last Edited=10 Apr 2024
- Relationships
- 1st cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of Isaac Perkins
4th great-grandson of John Hearn
9th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Rupel
7th great-grandson of John Foster
From In Memoriam page for classmate Davey Spilman in 1973 Kasson-Mantorville High School (MN), page 26.
1973 Kasson-Mantorville High School (MN), page 26.
In Memoriam page for classmate Davey Spilman.
W.C. Fields, rum pies, and jokes of all kind.
These are the memories we hold so dear.
They will always be cherished in the years.
These are the memories of Davey.
He gave us all strength and meaning.
Courage with laughs, and dreaming,
No one was ever loved so much
And we were never so very touched,
By anyone other than Davey.
And so, we the class of 1973, would
like to dedicate the KOMET to the
memory of Davey Spllman, our
beloved and dear classmate and friend.3
Citations
- [S2613] Davey Harn Spilman, death 562 (12 jun 1972), FamilySearch.org website, Family History Library (FamilySearch), 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, "Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGTR-QK81 : 1 March 2021), Davey H Spilman, Rochester Township, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States; citing Death, multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
"Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9DL-49F5-F?cc=2185953&wc=36TJ-JWG%3A1583732902%2C1583737801 : 10 September 2018), Olmsted > Deaths, 1971-1972, vol 28-29 > image 1270 of 1496; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001. - [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Davey Harn Spilman, Memorial ID 59133507,
Birth: 30 June 1955, Minnesota, USA
Death: 7 June 1972, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/59133507/davey-harn-spilman: accessed 07 June 2021), memorial page for Davey Harn Spilman (30 Jun 1955–7 Jun 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 59133507, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by glenn glaus (contributor 46905743).
Parents Donald Walter Spilman 1917–1998 Doris Alice Harn Spilman 1920–2003
Siblings Daniel George Spilman 1952–1998,. - [S2761] Kasson-Mantorville High School, KOMET - 1973 Kasson-Mantorville High School (MN) Yearbook (n/a: n/a, 1973). Hereinafter cited as KOMET 1973 Yearbook.