Anna Zahrt1

F, #3776, b. 3 September 1861, d. 28 March 1961
Last Edited=8 Oct 2025
     Anna Zahrt was born on 3 September 1861 at Indiana. She was the daughter of William Zahrt and female (?) Anna Zahrt married Arvard Bion Rupel, son of Jacob Ruple and Sarah Henry, on 12 April 1880 at Indiana.1 Anna Zahrt died on 28 March 1961 at Riverside Co., California, at age 99. Lived in Walkerton, Indiana in 1880, according to above book.

Census

CensusDatePlace
Census6 June 1900Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, The 1900 Illinois Federal Census lists Arvad Rupel as born July 1859 in Indiana, married when 20-years old; wife Anna born Sept 1861 in Indiana, 3 of her 4 children still living; daughter Mabelle born Feb 1891 in Indiana, daughter Glenn born Aug 1885, and daughter Maribel born July 1895 in Illinois
Census2 January 1920Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, The 1920 Illinois Federal Census lists Arvad Rupel as 61-years old, born in Indiana; wife Anna E., 59-years old, born in Indiana

Children of Anna Zahrt and Arvard Bion Rupel

Citations

  1. [S1336] N/a, History of St Joseph Co , Indiana, 1880, page 746 (Chicago, Illinois: C.C. Chapman & Company, 1880). Hereinafter cited as History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

William Zahrt

M, #3777
Last Edited=10 Feb 1996
     William Zahrt married female (?) History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1880, page 746.

Child of William Zahrt and female (?)

Amber Jo Zak1

F, #4792
Last Edited=14 Jul 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of William Louis Richards
     Amber Jo Zak is the daughter of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.1 Amber Jo Zak married Aaron Wolters.

Children of Amber Jo Zak and Aaron Wolters

Citations

  1. [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1983-MN-052181. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.

Heather Lynn Zak1

F, #4793
Last Edited=14 Jul 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of William Louis Richards
     Heather Lynn Zak is the daughter of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.1 Heather Lynn Zak married male Hines. Heather Lynn Zak married Jeremy Wilkemeyer on 10 February 2025.

Child of Heather Lynn Zak and male Hines

Citations

  1. [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1992-MN-031180. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.

Joseph Lee Zak

M, #4791
Last Edited=21 Oct 2018
     Joseph Lee Zak married Debra Lynn Richards, daughter of Dennis Le Roy Richards and Dorene Marie Loverink, on 11 June 1983 at Steele Co., Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S1970] Minnesota Official Marriage System, online http://www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/Default.aspx, Marriage Certificate GG-230-ZJLRDL. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Official Marriage System.
  2. [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1983-MN-052181. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.
  3. [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1987-MN-022933.
  4. [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1992-MN-031180.

Justin Lee Zak1

M, #4794
Last Edited=14 Jul 2026
Relationships
1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
2nd great-grandson of William Louis Richards
     Justin Lee Zak is the son of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.1 Justin Lee Zak married Ashley (?)

Citations

  1. [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1987-MN-022933. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.

Althea Marie Zarembinski

F, #1932
Last Edited=4 Dec 2024
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jakub Nestaval
     Althea Marie Zarembinski is the daughter of Richard Roy Zarembinski and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Althea Marie Zarembinski married Myron John Yantzer on 23 September 1972 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota.

Cynthia Rose Zarembinski

F, #1931
Last Edited=6 Oct 2025
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jakub Nestaval
     Cynthia Rose Zarembinski is the daughter of Richard Roy Zarembinski and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Cynthia Rose Zarembinski married Dennis Buscholz on 26 October 1974 at Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota.

Daniel Robert Zarembinski

M, #8563
Last Edited=17 Feb 2021
     Daniel Robert Zarembinski married Sandra Gail Knudson, daughter of Edward Wayne Knudson and Jacquelyn Gail Jones, on 4 May 1996 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota; Certificate Number:      9590214.

Child of Daniel Robert Zarembinski and Sandra Gail Knudson

Joy Ann Zarembinski

F, #1929
Last Edited=4 Dec 2024
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jakub Nestaval
     Joy Ann Zarembinski is the daughter of Russell Conrad Carpenter Jr. and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Joy Ann Zarembinski married male Wall.

Nicholas Edward Zarembinski

M, #8566
Last Edited=17 Feb 2021
Relationships
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
8th great-grandson of John Foster
9th great-grandson of Jeremiah Ellsworth
15th great-grandson of William Perkins
     Nicholas Edward Zarembinski is the son of Daniel Robert Zarembinski and Sandra Gail Knudson.

Phillip A. Zarembinski

M, #8791, b. 8 December 1887, d. 30 September 1955
Last Edited=17 Mar 2026
     Phillip A. Zarembinski was born on 8 December 1887 at Highwood, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He married Stella Katherine Holasz on 6 May 1913 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Phillip A. Zarembinski died on 30 September 1955 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 67.

Child of Phillip A. Zarembinski and Stella Katherine Holasz

Phyllis Mary Zarembinski

F, #1930
Last Edited=4 Dec 2024
Relationships
3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jakub Nestaval
     Phyllis Mary Zarembinski is the daughter of Richard Roy Zarembinski and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Phyllis Mary Zarembinski married Jeffrey Thomas Seeger.

Child of Phyllis Mary Zarembinski and Jeffrey Thomas Seeger

Richard Roy Zarembinski1

M, #1914, b. 3 September 1925, d. 24 September 1983
Last Edited=13 May 2026
     Richard Roy Zarembinski was born on 3 September 1925 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.2 He was the son of Phillip A. Zarembinski and Stella Katherine Holasz. Richard Roy Zarembinski married Dorothy Mae Nestaval, daughter of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta, on 23 September 1950 at Milbank, Grant Co., South Dakota.2 Richard Roy Zarembinski died on 24 September 1983 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 58.3

R. Zarembinski
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Services were held Thursday in Prescott for Richard R. Zarembinski, 58, formerly of Mandan, N.D., who died of an apparent heart attack Sept. 24 at his home in Prescott.
He was born Sept. 3, 1925, in St. Paul, Minn. He served in the U.S. Navy, married Dorothy Nestaval, Sept. 23, 1950, in Milbank, S.D., and lived in St. Paul before they moved to Mandan in 1968. He worked for Burlington Northern for 33 years before he retired in 1981. They moved to Prescott that year.
Mr. Zarembinski is survived by his wife; four daughters, Joy Wall, Farmington, N.M., Phyllis Seeger, St. Paul, Cynthia, Denver, and Althea Yantzer, Mandan; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, George, Seattle; and Jerome, St. Paul.
The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota)
Sat, Oct 01, 1983 -Page 18.2


The cause of death was heart aneurysm.

Citations

  1. [S589] Letter from Jamie Lynn Nestaval (1940 Oakdale Ave., #314, St. Paul, MN 55118) to Steven Harn Redman, 07 Jun 1992; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
  2. [S2908] R. Zarembinski, The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota), Newspapers.com, 1 October 1983, 18. Hereinafter cited as The Bismarck Tribune.
  3. [S588] Letter from Jamie Lynn Nestaval (1940 Oakdale Ave., #314, St. Paul, MN 55118) to Steven Harn Redman, 24 Feb 1992; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).

Tina Zeiger

F, #7773
Last Edited=29 Aug 2019
     Tina Zeiger married Herman Freehauf.

Child of Tina Zeiger and Herman Freehauf

Irvin Junior Zeitner

M, #9235, b. 2 September 1932, d. 25 September 2011
Last Edited=2 May 2025
     Irvin Junior Zeitner was born on 2 September 1932 at Plentywood, Sheridan Co., Montana.1 He married Lorraine Mae Harn, daughter of Ralph H. Harn and Selma Storaasli, in 1958.2 Irvin Junior Zeitner died on 25 September 2011 at Holy Rosary Health Center, Miles City, Custer Co., Montana, at age 79.1 He was buried at Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer Co., Montana.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Irvin Junior Zeitner, Memorial ID 77261704,
    Birth: 2 September 1932, Plentywood, Sheridan County, Montana, USA
    Death: 25 September 2011, Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
    Burial: Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, Montana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77261704/irvin_junior-zeitner: accessed May 2, 2025), memorial page for Irvin Junior Zeitner (2 Sep 1932–25 Sep 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77261704, citing Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA; Maintained by Karen Griswold Stroh (contributor 47133098).

    Parents
    Jacob E.W. Zeitner 1896–1959
    Rose Ullrich Zeitner 1895–1981
    Spouses
    Loraine Mae Harn Zeitner 1929–2019 (m. 1958)
    Siblings
    Albert M Zeitner 1916–1991
    Chris Richard Zeitner 1917–1983
    s/Sgt Howard Harry Zeitner 1919–1944
    Helmet Fred Zeitner 1922–1975
    Myrtle Zeitner Chenault 1924–1996
    Joanne Margaret Zeitner Bailey 1939–2016
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/126/77261704_133634704349.jpg,.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, SSGT Irvin Junior Zeitner, Memorial ID 77261704,.

Mary Louise Zelenka

F, #7862, b. 26 March 1877, d. 19 February 1960
Last Edited=20 Mar 2024
     Mary Louise Zelenka was born on 26 March 1877 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.1 She married Jacob Charles Skluzacek, son of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha, on 4 June 1901 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Mary Louise Zelenka died on 19 February 1960 at Northfield, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 82.1 She was buried at Annunciation Cemetery, Hazelwood, Rice Co., Minnesota.1

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Louise (Zelenka) Skluzacek, Memorial ID 14876994,
    Birth: 26 March 1877, Montgomery, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, USA
    Death: 19 February 1960, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota, USA
    Burial: Annunciation Cemetery, Hazelwood, Rice County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14876994/mary_louise-skluzacek: accessed March 20, 2024), memorial page for Mary Louise Zelenka Skluzacek (26 Mar 1877–19 Feb 1960), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14876994, citing Annunciation Cemetery, Hazelwood, Rice County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Bob Baldwin (contributor 46838275).

    Parents
    Jan (John) Zelenka 1846–1903
    Alzbeta Stanek Zelenka 1849–1903
    Spouses
    Jacob Charles Skluzacek 1873–1962 (m. 1901)
    Siblings
    Thomas Zelenka 1870–1876
    Frank Zelenka 1871–1881
    Joseph Zelenka 1873–1881
    Wenceslaus Zelenka 1875–1881
    Rosy Zelenka 1881–1881
    Elizabeth Zelenka Kotek 1882–1957
    Wenceslaus "James" Zelenka 1884–1954
    Children
    Agnes Mary Skluzacek Tralle 1902–1996
    Charley Skluzacek 1904–1910
    Jacob John Skluzacek 1905–1989
    Leo Leonard Skluzacek 1907–1936
    Thomas Christopher Skluzacek 1911–2009
    Stanley Joseph "Stan" Skluzacek 1916–2011
    Daniel Paul Skluzacek 1918–2017
    John A. Skluzacek 1920–1979
    William Richard Skluzacek 1922–2002
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2009/101/14876994_123959101019.jpg,.

Vorsila Zelenska

F, #8545
Last Edited=16 Feb 2021
Relationship
5th great-grandmother of Steven Harn Redman
Charts
Linked Pedigree for Steven Harn Redman
     Vorsila Zelenska married Antonin Kaderavek. Vorsila Zelenska lived in 1780 at Horni Bukovsko No. 20, Ceské Budejovice, Bohemia.

Child of Vorsila Zelenska and Antonin Kaderavek

Robin Lynn Zelka

F, #12229
Last Edited=16 Nov 2025
     Robin Lynn Zelka married Steven Charles Noel, son of Robert Homer Noel and Dolores Marjorie Holbrook, on 10 June 1972 at Yellowstone Co., Montana. Robin Lynn Zelka married Alfred M. Burris on 22 January 1975 at Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming. Robin Lynn Zelka and Alfred M. Burris were divorced on 16 October 1984 at Rosebud Co., Montana.

Child of Robin Lynn Zelka and Steven Charles Noel

Barney Delbert Zellner

M, #12420, b. 21 October 1933, d. 18 October 2006
Last Edited=6 Dec 2025
     Barney Delbert Zellner was born on 21 October 1933 at Childress, Childress Co., Texas. He married Nora Ruth Davis on 30 August 1953 at Kelso, Clackamas Co., Oregon. Barney Delbert Zellner and Nora Ruth Davis were divorced on 10 February 1965 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, Grounds listed were Cruel and inhuman treatment. Barney Delbert Zellner died on 18 October 2006 at age 72.

Abigail Arena Zentz

F, #3616, b. 30 May 1860, d. 1947
Last Edited=13 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Abigail Arena Zentz was born on 30 May 1860 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1 She was born circa 1860 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.2 She was the daughter of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. Abigail Arena Zentz married Nathaniel Bishop Penquite in 1889. Abigail Arena Zentz died in 1947 at Ottawa Co., Kansas.1 She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Ada, Ottawa Co., Kansas.1 She lived in March 1942 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.3

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Abigail Arena (Zentz) Penquite, Memorial ID 65363491,
    Birth: 30 May 1860, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 1947, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA
    Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Ada, Ottawa County, Kansas
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65363491/abigail_arena-penquite: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite (30 May 1860–1947), Find a Grave Memorial ID 65363491, citing Fairview Cemetery, Ada, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by SJR (contributor 49223743).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Nathaniel Bishop "Bish" Penquite 1849–1905 (m. 1889)
    Siblings
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Children
    Annie Mabel Penquite Parrish 1890–1972
    Elizabeth Jerusha Penquite Tauer 1892–1978
    Infant Daughter Penquite 1895–1895
    Fannie Lucinda Penquite Stout Lowery 1898–1983
    Samuel Joseph "Joe" Penquite 1904–1985
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/56/65363491_129875245544.jpg,.
  2. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  3. [S3708] Jacob Zentz, The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN), newspapers.com, 07 Mar 1942, 10. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.

Allen Baker Zentz

M, #3618, b. 12 September 1863, d. 13 September 1926
Last Edited=10 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Allen Baker Zentz was born on 12 September 1863 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1,2 He was the son of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. Allen Baker Zentz married Catherine Groth circa 1890. Allen Baker Zentz and Catherine Groth were divorced circa 1902. Allen Baker Zentz died on 13 September 1926 at Amboy, Lee Co., Illinois, at age 63.1,2 He was buried at Prairie Repose Cemetery, Amboy, Lee Co., Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Allen Baker Zentz, Memorial ID 184169727,
    Birth: 12 September 1863, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 13 September 1926, Amboy, Lee County, Illinois, USA
    Burial: Prairie Repose Cemetery, Amboy, Lee County, Illinois
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184169727/allen_baker-zentz: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Allen Baker Zentz (12 Sep 1863–13 Sep 1926), Find a Grave Memorial ID 184169727, citing Prairie Repose Cemetery, Amboy, Lee County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Debra Richards Troxell (contributor 46927934).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Catherine Groth Diloisy 1869–1961
    Siblings
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Children
    Jeremiah "Jerry" Zentz 1891–1968
    Irvin Gilbert Zentz 1893–1960
    Conrad Zentz 1896–1973
    Lucinda Mae "Cindy" Zentz Barley 1898–1991
    Raymond Robert Zentz 1900–1968
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2025/151/184169727_c32faba8-9846-4f89-8cd2-3a97e28e12af.jpg,.

Cora May Zentz

F, #3624, b. 6 February 1875, d. 17 October 1941
Last Edited=10 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Cora May Zentz was born on 6 February 1875 at Etna Twsp., Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. Cora May Zentz was born on 2 June 1875 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.2 She married Jacob Andrew Freet on 22 April 1891.2 Cora May Zentz married William H. Swank on 15 November 1910.2 Cora May Zentz married Albert Andrew Morrison circa March 1917 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.2 Cora May Zentz died on 17 October 1941 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 66.1 She died on 19 November 1941 at Indiana at age 66.2 She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Penn Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,1

Child of Cora May Zentz and Albert Andrew Morrison

Citations

  1. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Cora May (Zentz) Morrison, Memorial ID 87089279,
    Birth: 6 February 1875, Etna Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 17 October 1941, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87089279/cora_may-morrison: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Cora May Zentz Morrison (6 Feb 1875–17 Oct 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 87089279, citing Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Linda Jenkins Werts (contributor 47016781).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Jacob Andrew Freet 1865–1907 (m. 1891)
    William Swank 1857–1925 (m. 1910)
    Albert Andrew "Burt" Morrison 1878–1951 (m. 1917)
    Siblings
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Children
    Bessie B. Freet Cook 1892–1915
    PVT Paul Finley Swank 1912–1969
    Violet Louise Morrison Richards 1918–1990
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/352/87089279_138751232480.jpg,.
  2. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."

Jacob Martin Zentz

M, #3629, b. 16 April 1877, d. 6 March 1942
Last Edited=13 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Jacob Martin Zentz was born on 16 April 1877 at Nappanee, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1,2 He was the son of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. Jacob Martin Zentz married Melissa Ann Ulery on 17 November 1906 at Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1,3 Jacob Martin Zentz died on 6 March 1942 at Nappanee, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 64.1,2,3 He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.2

Jacob Zentz.

NAPPANEE. - Jacob Zentz, aged 64, of 551 South Nappanee street, died at 11:30 p. m. Friday in his home after a six weeks' illness. He was born April 15, 1877, in Kosciusko county, Indiana, son of the late Jerry and Lucinda Zentz. His marriage to Melissa Weaver took place Nov. 17, 1906, in Warsaw, Ind. Surviving are his widow; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ethel Kimmel and Mrs. Pearl Obenmyer, Elkhart, and Mrs. Mae Copeland. Warsaw; a stepson, Walter Freeles, Kewanna. Ind; a brother, William Zentz, Etna Green, Ind; a sister, Mrs. Abbie Gail Penquite, Minneapolis. Minn; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Wright funeral home until noon Sunday when the body will be taken to the Church of God for services at 2 p.m., Rev. L.E. Foudy officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery, Warsaw.

The South Bend Tribune (The South Bend Tribune)
Sat, Mar 07, 1942 ·Page 10.3


Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Jacob Martin Zents, Memorial ID 77727756,
    Birth: 16 April 1877, Nappanee, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 6 March 1942, Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77727756/jacob_martin-zents: accessed 7 Sep 2026), memorial page for Jacob Martin Zents (16 Apr 1877–6 Mar 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77727756, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by CousinOnceRemoved (contributor 47610215).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Melissa Ann Ulery Zents 1863–1958 (m. 1906)
    Siblings
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/149/140675359_1464558352.jpg,.
  3. [S3708] Jacob Zentz, The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN), newspapers.com, 07 Mar 1942, 10. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.

Jeremiah Zentz

M, #3613, b. 24 August 1834, d. 8 November 1908
Last Edited=8 Sep 2026
     Jeremiah Zentz was born on 24 August 1834 at Stark Co., Ohio.1,2 He married Lucinda McClintic, daughter of Esten McClintic and Mary Ruple, on 9 April 1857 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1 Jeremiah Zentz died on 8 November 1908 at Nappanee, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 74.1,2 He was buried at Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1,2

Children of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Jermiah Zentz, Memorial ID 57372670,
    Birth: 28 August 1834, Stark County, Ohio, USA
    Death: 8 November 1908, Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57372670/jermiah-zentz: accessed 8 Sep 2026), memorial page for Jermiah Zentz (28 Aug 1834–8 Nov 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 57372670, citing Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Jan Satrom (contributor 48483631).
    Parents
    Christian Anderson Zentz 1809–1868
    Rachel Bowers Zentz 1809–1895
    Spouses
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Siblings
    Harriet Zentz Roose 1837–1916
    Margaret Zentz Anglin 1844–1917
    Solomon S Zentz 1847–1925
    Samuel D Zentz 1850–1921
    Children
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/134/57372670_133702943197.jpg,.

John Mitchell Zentz

M, #3617, b. 18 January 1862, d. 28 April 1926
Last Edited=10 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     John Mitchell Zentz was born on 18 January 1862 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1,2 He was the son of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. John Mitchell Zentz married Arla J. Shaffer in 1888 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska. John Mitchell Zentz died on 28 April 1926 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, at age 64.1,2 He was buried at David City Cemetery, David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.2 John was married to an Audra.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), John Mitchell Zentz, Memorial ID 32706375,
    Birth: 18 January 1862, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 28 April 1926, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
    Burial: David City Cemetery, David City, Butler County, Nebraska
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32706375/john_mitchell-zentz: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for John Mitchell Zentz (18 Jan 1862–28 Apr 1926), Find a Grave Memorial ID 32706375, citing David City Cemetery, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Duane (contributor 46967460).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Arla Shaffer Zentz 1868–1927 (m. 1888)
    Siblings
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Children
    Mabel Zentz 1890–1929
    Ruth Elizabeth Zentz Jewett 1892–1966
    Carl Zentz 1894–1898
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2025/6/32706375_c3766ca0-6f2d-4a72-8cd3-29b9e56beaee.jpeg,.

Mary Elmira Zentz

F, #3614, b. 13 January 1859, d. 19 November 1923
Last Edited=10 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of Jacob Ruple
     Mary Elmira Zentz was born on 13 January 1859 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. Mary Elmira Zentz married Alonzo Reprogle on 31 December 1883.1 Mary Elmira Zentz died on 19 November 1923 at age 64.1 She was buried at Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.2

Children of Mary Elmira Zentz and Alonzo Reprogle

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary Elmira (Zentz) Reprogle, Memorial ID 90616672,
    Birth: 1859
    Death: 1923
    Burial: Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90616672/mary_elmira-reprogle: accessed 9 Sep 2026), memorial page for Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle (1859–1923), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90616672, citing Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by MJ (contributor 47177744).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Alonzo Reprogle 1860–1928 (m. 1883)
    Siblings
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Children
    Bertha J. Reprogle Dome 1884–1938
    Earnest E. Reprogle 1886–1949
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/347/90616672_135544116604.jpg,.

Sylvester Zentz

M, #3622, b. 13 January 1867, d. circa January 1939
Last Edited=10 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     Sylvester Zentz was born on 13 January 1867 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1 He was the son of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. Sylvester Zentz married Laura M. Evans on 4 December 1897 at Indiana.1 Sylvester Zentz died circa January 1939.2 He died on 9 January 1931 at age 63.1 He was buried at Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.2

Obituary from The South Bend Tribune, January 10, 1939, page 5.


Sylvester Zentz, 71, died Monday at 3:30 p.m. in his home, 502 South Nappanee street, after a four weeks' illness of a heart ailment. Mr. Zentz is survived by his widow, Laura; five daughters, Mrs. Guy Ryman, Nappanee; Mrs. Joseph Linton, Elkhart; Mrs. William Hassinger, Constantine, Mich; Mrs. Dale Thomas, Bremen, Ind., and Hope Zentz , at home; five sons, Vern Zentz, Nappanee; Alonzo Zentz, near Bremen; Fred Zentz, Constantine; Wayne Zentz, Elkhart, and Edward Zentz, at home; two brothers, William Zentz, Etna Green, Ind., and Jacob Zentz, Nappanee; two sisters, Mrs. Abbie Pinquit, Minneapolis, Kan., and Mrs. Albert Morris, Mishawaka, and 10 grandchilren. Friends will be received in the home until the funeral service Thursday at 10:30 a. m. in the Stony Point church. Rev. L. E. Foudy will officiate. Burial in the Stony Point cemetery.

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Sylvester Zentz, Memorial ID 57372604,
    Birth: 1867
    Death: 1939
    Burial: Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57372604/sylvester-zentz: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Sylvester Zentz (1867–1939), Find a Grave Memorial ID 57372604, citing Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Jan Satrom (contributor 48483631).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Laura M Evans Zentz 1877–1961 (m. 1896)
    Siblings
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    William H. Zentz 1865–1951
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Children
    Goldie E. Zentz Ryman 1897–1974
    Alfonzo R. Zentz 1899–1972
    Pearl M. Zentz Linton 1900–1942
    Verne Zentz 1904–1950
    Fred Devo Zentz 1910–1959
    Hazel H. Zentz Hassinger 1911–1993
    Wayne Hollis Zentz 1914–1993
    Edward D. Zentz 1917–1983
    Fredonna Zentz Thomas 1919–2002
    Hope E. Zentz Doering 1921–1989
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/134/57372604_133702965985.jpg,.

William Henry Zentz

M, #3620, b. 22 January 1865, d. circa 1951
Last Edited=13 Sep 2026
Relationships
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple
     William Henry Zentz was born on 22 January 1865 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1 He was the son of Jeremiah Zentz and Lucinda McClintic. William Henry Zentz married Alma R. Long. William Henry Zentz died circa 1951.1,2 He was buried at Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.2 He lived in March 1942 at Etna Green, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.3

Citations

  1. [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14 (Ruple family)", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "Jim Coleman records."
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), William H. Zentz, Memorial ID 93491032,
    Birth: 1865
    Death: 1951
    Burial: Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93491032/william_h-zentz: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for William H. Zentz (1865–1951), Find a Grave Memorial ID 93491032, citing Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by MJ (contributor 47177744).
    Parents
    Jermiah Zentz 1834–1908
    Lucinda McClintock Zentz 1839–1905
    Spouses
    Alma R. Long Zentz 1877–1943
    Siblings
    Mary Elmira Zentz Reprogle 1859–1923
    Abigail Arena Zentz Penquite 1860–1947
    John Mitchell Zentz 1862–1926
    Allen Baker Zentz 1863–1926
    Sylvester Zentz 1867–1939
    Cora May Zentz Morrison 1875–1941
    Jacob Martin Zents 1877–1942
    Children
    Elman Roscoe Zentz 1894–1974
    Merle M. Zentz Hull 1896–1990
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2013/42/93491032_136071265605.jpg,.
  3. [S3708] Jacob Zentz, The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN), newspapers.com, 07 Mar 1942, 10. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.

Violet Ellen Zibble1

F, #5688, b. 15 January 1918, d. 24 September 2004
Last Edited=14 Dec 2025
     Violet Ellen Zibble was born on 15 January 1918 at Spring Valley, Pierce Co., Wisconsin.2 She married Curtis Perkins Featherstone, son of Britton Graystock Featherstone and Thirza Etta Perkins, on 30 May 1940 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.1 Violet Ellen Zibble died on 24 September 2004 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 86.2 She was buried at Wacouta Cemetery, Wacouta Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.2

Children of Violet Ellen Zibble and Curtis Perkins Featherstone

Citations

  1. [S1788] Curtis Perkins Featherstone, death 027739 (24 Nov 1967), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Death Cert - Curtis Featherstone.
  2. [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Violet Ellen (Zibble) Featherstone, Memorial ID 110210029,
    Birth: 15 January 1918, Spring Valley, Pierce County, Wisconsin, USA
    Death: 24 September 2004, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA
    Burial: Wacouta Cemetery, Wacouta, Goodhue County, Minnesota
    Source: Find a Grave
    SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110210029/violet_ellen-featherstone: accessed November 2, 2025), memorial page for Violet Ellen Zibble Featherstone (15 Jan 1918–24 Sep 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110210029, citing Wacouta Cemetery, Wacouta, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Delphine Richter Thomas (contributor 46871256).
    Parents
    George Albert Zibble 1871–1960
    Clara Ellen Larson Bailey 1884–1962
    Spouses
    Curtis P Featherstone 1915–1967
    Siblings
    Milford Irwin "Zib" Zibble 1907–1982
    Clifford Leland Zibble 1909–1980
    Albert Louis Zibble 1911–1983
    Evelyn Doris Zibble Carlson 1913–2000
    Children
    James Curtis Featherstone 1945–2021
    Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/19/110210029_1421773998.jpg,.