Evelyn Mae Schertz b. 29 Dec 1912 Eureka, Woodford Co., IL d. 28 Apr 1983 Champaign, Champaign Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

Evelyn Mae Schertz[1]

Female 1912 - 1983  (70 years)


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  • Name Evelyn Mae Schertz  [2
    Birth 29 Dec 1912  Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Gender Female 
    Religion Mennonite 
    Death 28 Apr 1983  Champaign, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Burial Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • East Bend Memorial Gardens
    Person ID I2867  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 3 Sep 2018 

    Father Emanuel E. Schertz 
    Mother Ella Ulrich,   b. 1 Jun 1892   d. 1 Sep 1957 (Age 65 years) 
    Marriage 15 Jan 1914  [5
    Family ID F6900  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Alton Chester Zehr,   b. 22 Aug 1911, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Sep 1977 (Age 66 years) 
    Marriage 22 Dec 1934 
    Children 
     1. Ronald Gene Zehr
     2. Randy Zehr
     3. Rita Sue Zehr,   b. 26 Feb 1947   d. Apr 1996?
    Family ID F1813  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 11 Sep 2017 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Dec 1912 - Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Apr 1983 - Champaign, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      Zehr, Evelyn M., daughter of Emanuel and Ella (Ulrich) Schertz, was born at Eureka, Ill., Dec. 29, 1912; died at Champaign, Ill., Apr. 28, 1983; aged 70 y. On Dec. 22, 1935, she was married to Alton Zehr, who died in September 1977. Surviving are 2 sons (Ron and Randy), one daughter (Rita Zehr), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Paul King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.

      Adopted [6]

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Ruth Berkey Reichly, The Berkey Book, (Arlington, VA).

    2. [S16] Edna Schertz, Joseph and Catherine Stalter Good.

    3. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28725849/alton-chester-zehr#view-photo=12113218.

    4. [S11] Obituaries of Individuals.

    5. [S734] Shirley Bachman, Schrock/Schrag Information.

    6. [S6] Page 3, Ella Wagler Oyer, Christian and Catherine (Ulerich) Wagler, Tazewell Settlers.


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