Greg Beck

M, #12954
Last Edited=19 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Greg Beck is the son of Howard Chester Beck and Judith Marjorie Locke.

Howard Chester Beck

M, #12952
Last Edited=19 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Howard Chester Beck is the son of Charles Cecil Beck and Ada Louise Greenwood. Howard Chester Beck married Judith Marjorie Locke on 16 November 1957.

Children of Howard Chester Beck and Judith Marjorie Locke

John Charles Beck

M, #12951, b. 8 March 1931, d. 31 May 2014
Last Edited=19 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     John Charles Beck was born on 8 March 1931 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He was the son of Charles Cecil Beck and Ada Louise Greenwood. John Charles Beck married Mary Jo Hosteler on 22 June 1952 at Harris Prairie Church, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. John Charles Beck died on 31 May 2014 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 83.1 He was buried at Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana.1 He graduated in 1949 at Central High School, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), John Charles “Jack” Beck, Memorial ID 130666798,
    Birth: 8 March 1931, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 31 May 2014, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130666798/john_charles-beck: accessed February 19, 2026), memorial page for John Charles “Jack” Beck (8 Mar 1931–31 May 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 130666798, citing Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by IndianaGirl (contributor 48143936).
    Parents
    Chester C. Beck 1898–1954
    Ada L. Beck 1910–1999
    Spouses
    Mary Jo Hostetler Beck 1934–2009 (m. 1952)
    Children
    James A Beck 1960–2021
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2014/151/130666798_1401634601.jpg,.

Pam Beck

F, #12955
Last Edited=19 Feb 2026
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Pam Beck is the daughter of Howard Chester Beck and Judith Marjorie Locke.

Trina Lynette Beck1

F, #4548
Last Edited=13 Jul 2011
     Trina Lynette Beck is the daughter of Bruce Beck and Linda (?)1 Trina Lynette Beck married Chad Elliot Thompson, son of Gary Duane Thompson and Betty Jane Spilman, on 18 April 1998 at Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota.1,2

Child of Trina Lynette Beck and Chad Elliot Thompson

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [S1970] Minnesota Official Marriage System, online http://www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/Default.aspx, Marriage Certificate T-74. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Official Marriage System.

Floyd Clarence Beckelhymer

M, #12462, b. 15 April 1909, d. 14 November 1990
Last Edited=21 Dec 2025
     Floyd Clarence Beckelhymer was born on 15 April 1909 at Bardolph, McDonough Co., Illinois.1 He married Lula M. Morgan, daughter of Harvey Ferdinand Morgan and Mary Ellen Jenkins, in 1943. Floyd Clarence Beckelhymer died on 14 November 1990 at Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 81.1 He was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, McDonough Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Floyd Clarence Beckelhymer, Memorial ID 68399811,
    Birth: 15 April 1909, Bardolph, McDonough County, Illinois, USA
    Death: 14 November 1990, Cuba, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
    Burial: Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68399811/floyd_clarence-beckelhymer: accessed December 21, 2025), memorial page for Floyd Clarence Beckelhymer (15 Apr 1909–14 Nov 1990), Find a Grave Memorial ID 68399811, citing Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by CWhite (contributor 47348355).
    Parents
    Carlton Alvin Beckelhymer 1877–1947
    Anna Bernettie "Nettie" Southwood Beckelhymer 1889–1937
    Spouses
    Susetta Hammond Marinich 1912–1967 (m. 1928)
    Lula M Morgan Beckelhymer 1894–1984 (m. 1943)
    Siblings
    Charles Roy Beckelhymer 1913–1986
    Nettie Juanita Beckelhymer Deeb 1917–1997
    Marjorie Aileen Beckelhymer Wallace 1920–2006
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/104/68399811_130289749399.jpg,.

Leah Gwynn Beckett

F, #11788, b. 12 March 1895, d. 21 August 1970
Last Edited=10 Dec 2025
     Leah Gwynn Beckett was born on 12 March 1895 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.1 She married Charles Corbet, son of Burk Corbet and Sara E. Ingraham, in 1917. Leah Gwynn Beckett died on 21 August 1970 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 75.1 She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., California.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Leah (Beckett) Corbet, Memorial ID 240073677,
    Birth: 12 March 1895, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
    Death: 21 August 1970, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
    Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240073677/leah-corbet: accessed September 2, 2025), memorial page for Leah Beckett Corbet (12 Mar 1895–21 Aug 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 240073677, citing Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA; Maintained by JackG. (contributor 48354451).
    Parents
    Samuel Houston Beckett 1871–1938
    Mary L. "Mollie" Gwynn Beckett 1870–1940
    Spouses
    Charles Corbet 1893–1934 (m. 1917)
    Children
    Leah Gwynn Corbet Hanchett 1918–2013
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2025/56/240073677_7db303af-8b1e-4d34-86c5-03cd62e148c0.jpeg,.

Jonathon Edward Beckius1

M, #6226
Last Edited=9 Jun 2009
     Jonathon Edward Beckius married Lisa Ann Kline, daughter of Robert James Kline and Linda Ann Ness, on 26 August 1989.1

Citations

  1. [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."

Julia Marie Beckius1

F, #6229
Last Edited=9 Jun 2009
     Julia Marie Beckius is the daughter of Jonathon Edward Beckius and Lisa Ann Kline.1

Citations

  1. [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."

Megan Ann Beckius1

F, #6228
Last Edited=5 Dec 2012
     Megan Ann Beckius is the daughter of Jonathon Edward Beckius and Lisa Ann Kline.1

Citations

  1. [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."

Zachory Gerald Beckius1

M, #6227
Last Edited=9 Jun 2009
     Zachory Gerald Beckius is the son of Jonathon Edward Beckius and Lisa Ann Kline.1

Citations

  1. [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."

Jamie Lynn Beckness

F, #8901
Last Edited=8 Jan 2024
     Jamie Lynn Beckness married Gregory Lyle Swearingen, son of Gary Lyle Swearingen and Denise Marie Richards, on 3 October 2014 at Dakota Co., Minnesota.

Child of Jamie Lynn Beckness and Gregory Lyle Swearingen

Jack Dean Beecher

M, #12421, b. 21 June 1934, d. 16 October 2001
Last Edited=8 Dec 2025
     Jack Dean Beecher was born on 21 June 1934 at Williston, Williams Co., North Dakota.1 He married Polly Ann Dailey on 10 October 1953 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington. Jack Dean Beecher and Polly Ann Dailey were divorced on 14 September 1973 at Clark Co., Washington, Grounds listed were Cruel treatment and personal indignities rendering life burdensome.2 Jack Dean Beecher married Leslie Jeanne Brooke, daughter of Reid Jenkins Brooke and Betty Lou Pauline Fleenor, on 12 January 1975 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.3,4 Jack Dean Beecher died on 16 October 2001 at Vaughn, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 67.1,3 He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.1

Divorce Complaints Filed In Superior Court:
Polly Ann Beecher vs. Jack Dean Beecher, Plaintiff seeks custody of child, $40 per month support, division of personal effects.
The Columbian Newspaper, Vancouver, Washington, 6 December 1956, page 36.


He lived between 1984 and 2001 at Vaughn, Pierce Co., Washington.

Jack D. Beecher
Vaughn, Wash.

Former Vancouver resident Jack D. Beecher died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, in Vaughn. He was 66. Mr. Beecher, a home builder, enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and baseball.
He was born June 21, 1934, in Bemidji, Minn., and lived in Vancouver before moving to Vaughn 17 years ago.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Leslie, at home; his stepfather, Johnny Patterson of Vancouver; two daughters, Michelle Beecher of Estacada, Ore., and Lora Yates of Lincoln, Kan; three sons. Bill of Portland, Anthony of Vancouver and Gregg of Cortez, Colo; one sister, Sharon Patterson of Vancouver; and 12 grandchildren. A funeral will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel.
The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington)
Fri, Oct 19, 2001 ·Page 22.3




His obituary, was only place had seen listed him as born in Bemidji, Minn., other records listed Williston, North Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Jack Dean Beecher, Memorial ID 49724041,
    Birth: 21 June 1934, North Dakota, USA
    Death: 16 October 2001, Vaughn, Pierce County, Washington, USA
    Burial: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49724041/jack_dean-beecher: accessed December 6, 2025), memorial page for Jack Dean Beecher (21 Jun 1934–16 Oct 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 49724041, citing Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Nancy Stout (contributor 47697610).
    Parents
    Wilson Woodrow Beecher 1913–1952
    Agnes E. Sorlie Patterson 1912–1997
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/149/UNCEM_76782_0d69aa0d-ff39-440e-bb92-6ebaa109062b.jpeg?v=1622913122,.
  2. [S3423] Washington, U.S., Divorce Records, 1968-2017, Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Divorce Records, 1968-2017.
  3. [S3421] Jack D. Beecher, The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington), newspapers.com, 19 October 2001, 22. Hereinafter cited as The Columbian.
  4. [S3424] Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005, Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005.

Walter William Beecker

M, #10887, b. 24 August 1901, d. 8 October 1970
Last Edited=5 Feb 2025
     Walter William Beecker was born on 24 August 1901 at Jersey Co., Illinois.1 He married Lavera H. Duckworth, daughter of Arch E. Duckworth and Grace Alma Warfel. Walter William Beecker died on 8 October 1970 at age 69.1 He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Illinois, No marker found.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Walter William Beecker, Memorial ID 30704505,
    Birth: 24 August 1901, Jersey County, Illinois, USA
    Death: 8 October 1970
    Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30704505/walter_william-beecker: accessed February 5, 2025), memorial page for Walter William Beecker (24 Aug 1901–8 Oct 1970), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30704505, citing Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Diane & John (contributor 46842343).

    Spouses
    Lavera H. Duckworth Beecker 1912–2007,.

Anita Lynn Beeman

F, #7777
Last Edited=29 Aug 2019
     Anita Lynn Beeman married Dennis Lane Freehauf, son of Harold L. Freehauf and Eleanor Esther Monhaut, on 5 March 1988 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

Emerson Beery1

M, #6494
Last Edited=4 Jul 2011
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
8th great-grandson of John Foster
10th great-grandson of John Perkins Sr.
     Emerson Beery is the son of Matt Beery and Kari Patricia Springer.1

Citations

  1. [S1969] Grace Perkins Page Obituary, online http://www.abcfuneralhome.com/current-obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-24233.tributes.com/show/Grace-Page-91419825, Published in Akron Beacon Journal from May 4 to May 5, 2011. Hereinafter cited as Grace Perkins Page Obituary.

Matt Beery1

M, #6485
Last Edited=4 Jul 2011
     Matt Beery married Kari Patricia Springer, daughter of Robert Eugene Springer and Margaret Raines Page.1

Citations

  1. [S1969] Grace Perkins Page Obituary, online http://www.abcfuneralhome.com/current-obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-24233.tributes.com/show/Grace-Page-91419825, Published in Akron Beacon Journal from May 4 to May 5, 2011. Hereinafter cited as Grace Perkins Page Obituary.

Olivia Beery1

F, #6495
Last Edited=4 Jul 2011
Relationships
4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth
8th great-granddaughter of John Foster
10th great-granddaughter of John Perkins Sr.
     Olivia Beery is the daughter of Matt Beery and Kari Patricia Springer.1

Citations

  1. [S1969] Grace Perkins Page Obituary, online http://www.abcfuneralhome.com/current-obituaries.aspx?turl=http://hosting-24233.tributes.com/show/Grace-Page-91419825, Published in Akron Beacon Journal from May 4 to May 5, 2011. Hereinafter cited as Grace Perkins Page Obituary.

Thomas Quinn Beesley1

M, #6358
Last Edited=10 May 2025
     Thomas Quinn Beesley married Helen Mildred Morse, daughter of Hobart Abel Morse and Elizabeth Dorwin, on 27 April 1926 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.1 Thomas Quinn Beesley and Helen Mildred Morse were divorced before 1940. Thomas Quinn Beesley lived in October 1926 at 45 East Elm St., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.

Citations

  1. [S1955] Penny Luce, "Penny Luce User <e-mail address>," e-mail message from e-mail address (n/a) to Steven Harn Redman, 21 Nov 2010, Helen married Tom Beesley after her daughter Mercy was an older teenager or an adult. Hereinafter cited as "Penny Luce User <e-mail address>."

Betty A. Behm

F, #11452, b. 20 August 1924, d. 29 March 2003
Last Edited=30 Apr 2025
     Betty A. Behm was born on 20 August 1924 at New Bremen, Auglaize Co., Ohio.1 She married Marvin B. Kishler, son of Willis J. Kishler and Mary A. Clover, on 20 October 1945. Betty A. Behm died on 29 March 2003 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio, at age 78.1 She was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio.1 She graduated in 1942 at New Bremen High School, New Bremen, Auglaize Co., Ohio.

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Betty A. (Behm) Kishler, Memorial ID 8586785,
    Birth: 20 August 1924
    Death: 29 March 2003
    Burial: Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8586785/betty_a-kishler: accessed April 30, 2025), memorial page for Betty A. Behm Kishler (20 Aug 1924–29 Mar 2003), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8586785, citing Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by LKlaer (contributor 46601603).

    Parents
    Walter W Behm 1904–1991
    Helen W Kettler Behm 1903–1990
    Spouses
    Marvin B Kishler 1921–2013,.

Christopher Lawrence Behm

M, #2787, b. 24 March 1961, d. 6 January 2014
Last Edited=2 Apr 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
8th great-grandson of John Foster
10th great-grandson of John Perkins Sr.
10th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
12th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
Christopher Behm (saved from obituary)
     Christopher Lawrence Behm was born on 24 March 1961 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.1,2 He was the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. Christopher Lawrence Behm died on 6 January 2014 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 52.2 He was buried at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.2 He graduated in 1979 at Mason City High School, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.2

Following obituary in Global Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) Newspaper online on 09Jan2014:

Christopher 'Chops' Behm

CHARLES CITY
Christopher "Chops" L. Behm, 52, of Charles City and formerly of Mason City, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral service for Chris will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Paul Schaefer from the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the funeral home.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Chris' name in care of his family.

Christopher Lawrence Behm, son of John and Mary Lou (Graner) Behm, was born March 24, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa. Chris attended Mason City High School and graduated with the Class of 1979. During his high school career, Chris was active in football for four years, winning the State Championship in 1978.
Following his high school education, Chris had several jobs and was active in the Mason City High School football program, coaching for over 10 years. Chris later worked in the automotive business as a salesman for over 20 years, selling Ford vehicles and later worked at Pritchard Family Auto Stores in Mason City until the time of his death.

Chris was never hesitant in dropping a dollar bill in a slot machine at local casinos. He enjoyed watching sports, riding bike and loved his family. Chris was a genuine man who silently gave his heart to many in the Mason City community.

Chris is survived by his parents, John Sr. and Mary Lou Behm, Mason City; brothers, John (Diane) Behm Jr., Des Moines, Tim (Charlotte Clark) Behm, Mason City, and Scott (Leslie) Behm, Mason City; nieces, Kelli Behm, Chicago, Ill., Tori Behm, Des Moines, Mary Behm, Minneapolis, Minn., Sarah Behm, Mason City, and Cassie and Sydney Behm, both of Naples, Fla; aunts, Shirley Behm, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Millie (Norm) Mondahl, Harrison, Alaska, Patricia (Larry) Syzmecek, Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Joan (Joe) Evans, Mason City; his coach and good friend, Ed Lenius, Mason City, along with several cousins and many of his loyal customers who he considered family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, uncles, Donald Behm, Jack Graner, Lewis Graner, and his aunt, Barb Alitz

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, IA; 641-423-2372.3

Citations

  1. [S1247] Interview with Mary Louise (Graner) Behm (16232 330th St., Mason City, IA 50401), by Steven Harn Redman, 10 Apr 1994. Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Christopher Lawrence “Chops” Behm, Memorial ID 122966245,
    Birth: 24 March 1961, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
    Death: 6 January 2014, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
    Burial: Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122966245/christopher_lawrence-behm: accessed April 2, 2025), memorial page for Christopher Lawrence “Chops” Behm (24 Mar 1961–6 Jan 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 122966245, citing Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 46988555).

    Parents
    John W. Behm Sr 1936–2021
    Mary Lou Graner Behm 1935–2019
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2014/7/122966245_138924342626.jpg,.
  3. [S2552] Christopher 'Chops' Behm, Global Gazette (Mason City, Iowa), https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/christopher-chops-behm/article_f6fbe614-a541-5a2c-bf29-1ecb3f7cc688.html, 09 Jan 2014. Hereinafter cited as Global Gazette (Mason City, Iowa).

John Wesley Behm Jr.

M, #1307
Last Edited=17 Dec 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
8th great-grandson of John Foster
10th great-grandson of John Perkins Sr.
10th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
12th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     John Wesley Behm Jr. is the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. John Wesley Behm Jr. married Diane (?)

John Wesley Behm Sr.

M, #536, b. 28 October 1936, d. 7 March 2021
Last Edited=17 Dec 2025
John Wesley Behm 1936-2021 (saved from obituary)
     John Wesley Behm Sr. was born on 28 October 1936 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.1,2,3 He married Mary Louise Graner, daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz, on 2 April 1955 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.4,3 John Wesley Behm Sr. died on 7 March 2021 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 84.2,3 He was buried on 20 March 2021 at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.2,3 He graduated in 1954 at Mason City High School, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.3 He began military service in October 1954.3 He ended military service in July 1957.3 He lived in April 1994 at 16232 330th St., Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.

John W. Behm Sr.

John W. Behm, Sr., 84, of Mason City, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 while on vacation.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City with Pastor Paul Schaefer of the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

John's family will greet relatives and friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in John's honor to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association.

Born and raised in Mason City, John Wesley Behm was born on October 28, 1936 to Lawrence and Helen (Stoeber) Behm. He attended Mason City High School, graduating among the class of 1954 before enlisting in the United States Army. John faithfully served his country from October of 1954 through July of 1957 when he received his honorable discharge from Fort Lewis Washington.

On April 2, 1955, while serving in the Army, John was united in marriage to Mary Lou Graner in Silver Spring, Maryland. Together they would be blessed with four sons and 63 years of marriage.

John was well known in the area for his long tenure in auto sales. For over forty years John worked for Lafrenz Ford in Mason City before finishing his career with Pritchard's in Clear Lake. John was blessed to work alongside his sons for a number of years; 45 years, 40 years, and 20 years with Tim, Scott, and Chris, respectively.

John enjoyed shooting the breeze with friends and spending time on the family farm where he always seemed to keep busy. He was a devoted father and grandfather and together he and Mary Lou spent countless hours attending their grandchildren's athletic events throughout the years.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are children, John (Diane) Behm, Jr., Des Moines, Timothy (Charlotte) Behm, Mason City, and Scott (Leslie) Behm, Mason City; granddaughters, Mary Behm, Mason City, Kelli Christian, Chicago, Sarah (Garrett) Black, Mason City, Cassie Behm, Boca Raton, FL, Tori (Kaleb Carstarphen) Behm, Indianola, and Sydney Behm, Boca Raton, FL; grandson, Christopher Platts, Fairmont; great grandchildren, George Christopher Black, Vivian Platts, Evelyn Ann Black and Cameron Carstarphen; and in laws, Shirley Behm, Mildred "Millie" (Norman) Mondahl, Patricia "Pat" (Larry) Syzmeczek, Joan Evans (special friend Joe Ricketts), John Alitz, and Cheryl Graner; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Helen; wife, Mary Lou; son, Christopher "Chops" Behm; father and mother in law, Lewis and Frances Graner; brother, Donald Behm; and nephew, Matthew Syzmeczek.

Cemetery Details: Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1224 South Washington, Mason City, IA
https://www.colonialchapels.com/obituaries/John-W-Behm-Sr?obId=32724029.3


He lived in February 2019 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.5,4

Children of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner

Citations

  1. [S164] 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 10 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), John W. Behm Sr., Memorial ID 224134986,
    Birth: 28 November 1936, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
    Death: 7 March 2021, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
    Burial: Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224134986/john_w-behm: accessed April 2, 2025), memorial page for John W. Behm Sr. (28 Nov 1936–7 Mar 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 224134986, citing Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 46988555).

    Spouses
    Mary Lou Graner Behm 1935–2019
    Children
    Christopher Lawrence "Chops" Behm 1961–2014
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/76/224134986_a3ae640c-b887-43fa-aeb3-bda17077fa40.jpeg,.
  3. [S3438] John W. Behm, Sr, Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels (Mason City, IA), https://www.colonialchapels.com/obituaries/John-W-Behm-Sr?obId=32724029, 09 Mar 2021, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels.
  4. [S3437] Mary Lou Behm, Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels (Mason City, IA), https://www.colonialchapels.com/obituaries/Mary-Lou-Behm?obId=32726633, 27 Feb 2019, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels.
  5. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, Mary Lou (Graner) Behm, Memorial ID 197116296,.

Scott Michael Behm

M, #2788
Last Edited=17 Dec 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
8th great-grandson of John Foster
10th great-grandson of John Perkins Sr.
10th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
12th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Scott Michael Behm is the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. Scott Michael Behm married Leslie (?)

Timothy Lewis Behm

M, #1308
Last Edited=16 Jan 2026
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
8th great-grandson of John Foster
10th great-grandson of John Perkins Sr.
10th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
12th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
     Timothy Lewis Behm is the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. Timothy Lewis Behm married Charlotte Clark.

Augusta Amelia Behrend

F, #9416, b. 27 September 1846, d. 21 April 1931
Last Edited=4 Oct 2022
     Augusta Amelia Behrend was born on 27 September 1846 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.1 She married Friedrich Luchau on 7 January 1867.1 Augusta Amelia Behrend died on 21 April 1931 at Dent, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, at age 84.1 She was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dent, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota.1

Child of Augusta Amelia Behrend and Friedrich Luchau

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Augusta Amelia (Behrend) Hermann, Memorial ID 39819423,
    Birth: 27 September 1846, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
    Death: 21 April 1931, Dent, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
    Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dent, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39819423/augusta-amelia-hermann: accessed 04 October 2022), memorial page for Augusta Amelia Behrend Hermann (27 Sep 1846–21 Apr 1931), Find a Grave Memorial ID 39819423, citing Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dent, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by ginnyt (contributor 46777087).

    Parents
    Gottfried Baernd 1814–1886
    Carolina Tietz Baernd 1817–1877
    Spouses
    Friedrich Luchau 1841–1891 (m. 1867)
    William Hermann 1841–1903 (m. 1901)
    Siblings
    Caroline Behrend Ahlers 1839–1923
    Children
    William Fredrick Luchau 1867–1936
    Charles Frederick Luchau 1875–1943
    George Lewis Luchau 1877–1946
    Louise Caroline Luchau Bublitz 1879–1972
    Wesley Alfred Luchau 1881–1966
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/110/39819423_136657167983.jpg,.

David Beier

M, #10889
Last Edited=5 Feb 2025
     David Beier married Mary Tutor, daughter of Gerald Tutor and Betty Duckworth.

Jessica Belden1

F, #6840
Last Edited=2 May 2025
Relationships
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
6th great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
6th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
     Jessica Belden is the daughter of Richard Belden and Diane Withers.1

Citations

  1. [S2088] Sonya Sells Withers obituary from A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, online http://asturner.com/_mgxroot/page_10779.php?id=1000852, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
    Original data: See source information provided with each entry.. Hereinafter cited as Sonya Sells Withers Obituary.

Richard Belden1

M, #6839
Last Edited=2 May 2025
     Richard Belden married Diane Withers, daughter of Peter Craig Withers Sr. and Sonya Ellis Sells.1

Children of Richard Belden and Diane Withers

Citations

  1. [S2088] Sonya Sells Withers obituary from A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, online http://asturner.com/_mgxroot/page_10779.php?id=1000852, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
    Original data: See source information provided with each entry.. Hereinafter cited as Sonya Sells Withers Obituary.

Stephen Belden1

M, #6841
Last Edited=29 Nov 2012
Relationships
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
6th great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
6th great-grandson of John Hearn
     Stephen Belden is the son of Richard Belden and Diane Withers.1

Citations

  1. [S2088] Sonya Sells Withers obituary from A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, online http://asturner.com/_mgxroot/page_10779.php?id=1000852, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection
    Source Information:
    Ancestry.com. U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection database on-line. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
    Original data: See source information provided with each entry.. Hereinafter cited as Sonya Sells Withers Obituary.