Earl Kaufman b. 31 Mar 1913 Hudson, McLean Co., IL d. 25 Jul 2010 Normal, McLean Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Male 1913 - 2010  (97 years)


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  • Name Earl Kaufman 
    Birth 31 Mar 1913  Hudson, McLean Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Death 25 Jul 2010  Normal, McLean Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cremation
    • Kibler-Smith Memorial Home
    Person ID I3648  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 26 Aug 2018 

    Family Marie Frances Heiser,   b. 26 Jul 1918, Elliott, Ford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Nov 1979 (Age 61 years) 
    Marriage 23 May 1942  Chicago, Cook Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Tina Sue Kaufman
     2. Gary Lynn Kaufman
     3. Lenne Earl Kaufman
    Family ID F2557  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 May 2001 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Mar 1913 - Hudson, McLean Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 23 May 1942 - Chicago, Cook Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 25 Jul 2010 - Normal, McLean Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit:
      NORMAL — Earl Samuel Kaufman, 97, of Normal, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Sunday (July 25, 2010) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Normal.
      His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 5, 2010, at the Mennonite Church of Normal with Rev. Tim E. Schrag officiating. Cremation has been accorded. Kibler-Smith Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 4, 2010, at the church. Memorials may be made to Mennonite Church of Normal or a charity of the donor’s choice.
      Earl was born March 31, 1913, in Hudson Township, the son of Christian and Martha Ummel Kaufman. He married Marie Frances Heiser May 23, 1942. She preceded him in death on Nov. 17, 1979. He then married Anna Greene Oct. 21, 1980. She preceded him in death on July 19, 2006.

      Surviving are one daughter, Tena Bliss, Normal; two sons, Gary (Claudia) Kaufman, Danvers; and Lonne (Marcy) Kaufman, Normal; three stepchildren, Ronald (Debra) Greene, Bloomington; Kenneth Greene, Saybrook; and Daniel (Susan) Greene, Bloomington; five grandchildren, Eric Bliss, Ryan (Jessica) Bliss, Daniel Kaufman, Wesley Kaufman and Perry Kaufman; six stepgrandchildren, Nikki (Jared) Hall, Kate Greene, Beki Greene, Jessica Greene, Lauren Greene, and Ryan Greene; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Jason Bliss; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Sydney and Jordann Huisinga; sister-in-law, Margaret Beard, Largo, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
      He graduated from Normal Community High School in 1931, and farmed in Hudson Township until 1955. He became a part-owner of the International Harvester dealership in Hudson in 1948, and a few years later owned and operated the business with longtime partner Art Kuchan of rural Hudson until retiring in 1977.
      He was mayor of Hudson from 1956 to 1960. He helped organize the Hudson Fire District and served nine years as treasurer and a volunteer firefighter in the district. He served as Hudson Township Trustee for eight years. Earl was a charter member of the Hudson Lions Club.

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

    2. [S11] Obituaries of Individuals.


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