Emelia (Millie) Katherine Unzicker: The Schrock-Birkey Connection

Emelia (Millie) Katherine Unzicker

Female 1874 - 1964  (89 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Emelia (Millie) Katherine Unzicker was born on 21 Jul 1874 in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 19 May 1964 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Springer, Emelia K., daughter of August and Elizabeth (Birkey) Unzicker, was born at Morton, Ill., July 21, 1874; died at Fisher, Ill., May 19, 1964; aged 89 y. 9 m. 28 d. On Oct. 3, 1895, she was married to Valentine Springer, who died Dec. 3, 1961. Surviving are 10 children (Theodore, George, Elmer, Victor, Ervin, Clarence, Raymond, Mary - Mrs. Lester Weaver, Mrs. Clara Naffziger, and Dora - Mrs. Elmer Oyer), 2 sisters (Mrs. Andy UIlrich and Mrs. Lena Heppard), one brother (Julius), 32 grandchildren, and 42 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held May 22, in charge of J. Alton Horst and Ivan Birkey.

    Buried:
    East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

    Emelia married Valentine W. Springer on 3 Oct 1895 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Valentine (son of Valentine Springer and Marie Esch) was born on 15 Mar 1869 in Alsace Lorraine, FR; died on 3 Dec 1961 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 6 Dec 1961 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. George O. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1896 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died in 1989.
    2. 3. Theodore August Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1897 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 20 May 1983 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    3. 4. Benjamin Alvin Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; died on 1 Jan 1929 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    4. 5. Mary A. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1901 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 26 Dec 1992 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 29 Dec 1992 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL.
    5. 6. Clara M. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1903; died on 11 Aug 2003 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 16 Aug 2003 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    6. 7. Dora Alma Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1904 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 15 Dec 1996 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried on 18 Dec 1996 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.
    7. 8. Elmer R. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1906; died on 19 Jul 2000; was buried in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ.
    8. 9. Victor Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1909.
    9. 10. Raymond E. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1911; died on 18 Nov 1967; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    10. 11. Clarence W. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1912; died in 1973.
    11. 12. Ervin A. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1914.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George O. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 24 Jul 1896 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died in 1989.

  2. 3.  Theodore August Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 3 Dec 1897 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 20 May 1983 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: East Bend Mennonite Church

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Springer, Theodore, son of Valentine and Emelia (Unzicker) Springer, was born at Rantoul, Ill., on Dec. 3, 1897; died at Eureka, Ill., on May 20, 1983; aged 85 y. On Sept. 28, 1922, he was married to Leah L. Naffziger, who died on Jan. 12, 1982. The survivors include 5 sons, one daughter, 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill., where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Paul O. King; interment at the East Bend Memorial Gardens.

    Buried:
    East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

    Theodore married Leah L. Naffziger on 28 Sep 1922. Leah (daughter of John William Naffziger and Mary Nellie Springer) was born on 13 Apr 1902 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 12 Jan 1982 in Olio Twp., Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Robert J. Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1923 in Saybrook, McLean Co., IL; died on 18 Sep 2011 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 22 Sep 2011 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    2. 14. Paul (Pete) Valentine Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1925 in Saybrook, McLean Co., IL; died on 14 Mar 2015 in Gifford, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 21 Mar 2015 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    3. 15. Wilfred Springer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Myron Springer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 17. Merle Springer  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 18. Irene Marie Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1928 in Saybrook, McLean Co., IL; died on 27 Feb 2022 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

  3. 4.  Benjamin Alvin Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; died on 1 Jan 1929 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Springer. - Ben Alvin Springer, son of Valentine W. and Emelia Springer, was born June 10, 1899, near Dewey, Ill.; passed away Jan. 1, 1929, at the home of his sister, Mrs. John R. Oyer, near Fisher, Ill., following an illness of one week of influenza-pneumonia; aged 29 y. 6 m. 21 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and united with the East Bend Mennonite church, of which he remained a faithful member until death. His passing leaves many sad hearts, but we know our loss is his eternal gain, as he gave expression during his illness of having peace with God. He expressed a desire to recover, but was resigned to the will of God. He leaves to mourn his departure his sorrowing parents, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Oyer, Mrs. Clara Naffziger, Mrs. Dora Oyer), 7 brothers (George, Kansas City, Mo.; Theodore, Saybrook, Ill.; Elmer, Victor, Raymond, Clarence, and Ervin at home); also many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents and at the East Bend Mennonite church on Jan. 3, in charge of Bro. J. A. Heiser. Text, Amos 4:12. Burial in the cemetery near by.
     "God in His wisdom has recalled,
      The boon His love had given;
      And though the body slumbers here,
      The soul is safe in heaven."

    Buried:
    East Bend Mennonite Cemetery


  4. 5.  Mary A. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 16 Jun 1901 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 26 Dec 1992 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 29 Dec 1992 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Weaver.- Mary A. Springer Oyer, 91, Eureka, Ill. Born: June 16, 1901, Rantoul, Ill., to Valentine and Amelia Unzicker Springer. Died: Dec. 26, 1992, Eureka, Ill. Survivors-sons: Wilmer Oyer, Clifford Weaver, stepchildren: Don Weaver, Marjorie Morton, Phyllis Jantz, Joan Deltz; brothers and sisters: Elmer, Victor, and Ervin Springer, Clara Nafziger, Dora Oyer; 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Lester Weaver (second husband), John R. Oyer (first husband), two infant sons and two infant daughters. Funeral: Dec. 29, Metamora Mennonite Church, by Robert Harnish. Burial: Waldo Cemetery.

    Buried:
    Waldo Cemetery

    Mary married John R. Oyer on 6 Dec 1921. John (son of Christian Oyer and Katherine Zehr) was born on 7 Jun 1896 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; died on 4 Oct 1930 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Wilmer Valentine (Bud) Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1922 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 27 Jul 2001 in Normal, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL.
    2. 20. Darlene Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1925.
    3. 21. Lyle Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1927.
    4. 22. Milton? Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1929.
    5. 23. Virginia Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1930.

    Family/Spouse: Lester Weaver. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Clara M. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 13 Feb 1903; died on 11 Aug 2003 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 16 Aug 2003 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Naffziger-. Clara, 100, Eureka, Ill., died Aug. 11. Spouse: Jesse Naffziger (deceased). Parents: Valentine W. and Emilie Unzicker Springer. Funeral: Aug. 16 at East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill.

    Buried:
    East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

    Clara married Jesse D. Naffziger on 14 Sep 1921. Jesse (son of John William Naffziger and Mary Nellie Springer) was born on 25 Sep 1897 in Hopedale, Tazewell Co., IL; died on 21 Feb 1952 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Dora Alma Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 12 Sep 1904 in Rantoul, Champaign Co., IL; died on 15 Dec 1996 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried on 18 Dec 1996 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Oyer, Dora A. Springer, 92, Goshen, Ind. Born: Sept. 12, 1904, Rantoul, Ill., to Valentine and Amelia Unzicker Springer. Died: Dec. 15, 1996, Goshen, Ind. Survivors-children: Sanford, Melvin, Frank, Donna Cripe, Wesley, John, Janet Harnish, Robert; brothers and sister: Elmer and Ervin Springer, Clara Nafziger; 23 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by: Elmer J. Oyer (husband). Congregational membership: East Bend Mennonite Church. Funeral: Dec. 18, Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, by Nancy Kauffmann. Burial: Violet Cemetery .

    Buried:
    Violett Cemetery

    Dora married Elmer Jesse Oyer on 15 Oct 1924. Elmer (son of John Paul Oyer and Mary Smith) was born on 5 Mar 1896 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; died on 1 Jan 1992 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Sanford Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Melvin Chester Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1926; died on 21 Apr 2016; was buried in Elwood, Will Co., IL.
    3. 26. Franklin Dale Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1929 in Perrinton, Gratiot Co., MI; died on 15 Nov 2014 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried on 20 Nov 2014 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.
    4. 27. Wesley J. Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1935 in Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI; died on 18 Oct 2019 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
    5. 28. John Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 29. Robert Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 30. Donna Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 31. Janet Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Elmer R. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 29 Jun 1906; died on 19 Jul 2000; was buried in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ.

    Notes:

    Obit:
    Springer.- Elmer, 94, Glendale, Ariz., died July 19. Spouse: Clara Springer. Parents: Valentine and Emilia Springer (deceased). Other survivors: children Ted, Fred; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral: July 23 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Glendale.

    Served with the Ulrich Foundation, Aibonito, Puerto Rico.

    Buried:
    Glendale Memorial Park

    Family/Spouse: Clara Unzicker. Clara (daughter of William Unzicker and Anna Katherine Oyer) was born on 6 Feb 1909; died on 20 Feb 2004; was buried in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Elmer Franklin Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1941; died on 1 Oct 1941.
    2. 33. Frederick Springer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Theodore William Springer  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Victor Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 13 Sep 1909.

  9. 10.  Raymond E. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 26 Apr 1911; died on 18 Nov 1967; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Willowbrook Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Dorothy E.. Dorothy was born in 1914; died in 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Clarence W. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 20 Sep 1912; died in 1973.

  11. 12.  Ervin A. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emelia1) was born on 15 Apr 1914.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Robert J. Springer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 4 Jul 1923 in Saybrook, McLean Co., IL; died on 18 Sep 2011 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 22 Sep 2011 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Obit: Published in Peoria Journal Star on Sept. 20, 2011

    EUREKA - The Rev. Robert J. "Bob" Springer, 88, of Eureka died on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at 7:40 a.m. at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, Ill.

    He was born July 4, 1923, in Saybrook, Ill., a son of Theodore A. and Leah L. (Naffziger) Springer, the oldest of six children. He married Eileen M. Zehr on Oct. 27, 1944, in Fisher, Ill. He is survived by his beloved wife; a son, Jon Randall (Anne) Springer of Tucson, Ariz.; and a daughter, Jan Rene Springer of Morton; three brothers, Paul (Aldie) Springer of Fisher, Wilfred (Darleen) of Dallas, Texas, and Merle (Joan) Springer of Austin, Texas; one sister, Irene (LeRoy) Bechler of Goshen, Ind.; two granddaughters, Sheila (Brennen) McElhaney and Rhonda (Ted) DuPar; one step granddaughter, Kerianne (Vincent) Newland; four great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

    Bob accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior at a young age and sought to follow and serve Him all his life. He graduated from the Bellflower Township High School, Bellflower, Ill.; completed a course of study at Goshen College, Goshen, Ind.; and was a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Ill. He was ordained in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria. He served in the Christian Education and Youth Ministries of Gibson City Bible Church, Gibson City, Ill. Also, he served as pastor of churches in Petersburg, Bethany, Farmer City and Peoria, Ill. He served as managing director of the Christian Center, an interdenominational youth and family center, in Peoria for 21 years.

    The funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria. The Rev. Kerry Frantz will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka and one hour prior to the service at the church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the East Bend Memorial Gardens in Fisher, Ill.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christian Center, 4100 Brandywine Drive, Peoria, Ill., or the Apostolic Christian Home for the Handicapped of Morton.

    Died:
    Apostolic Christian Home

    Buried:
    East Bend Memorial Gardens

    Robert married Eileen Mary Zehr on 27 Oct 1944 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Jon Randall Springer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Jan Rene Springer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1951 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL; died on 26 Sep 2015 in Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

  2. 14.  Paul (Pete) Valentine Springer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 18 Jan 1925 in Saybrook, McLean Co., IL; died on 14 Mar 2015 in Gifford, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 21 Mar 2015 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: See obituary
    • Religion: Mennonite

    Notes:

    Obit: http://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/2015-03-17/paul-springer.html
    FISHER – Paul "Pete" Valentine Springer, 90, formerly of Fisher, died peacefully at 2:15 a.m. Saturday (March 14, 2015) at Country Health Care in Gifford, where he had been a resident.
    Celebration of life services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher. Private burial will be in East Bend Memorial Gardens, Fisher.
    Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul, is in charge of the arrangements.
    Pete was born near Saybrook on Jan. 18, 1925. He was the second son of Theodore and Leah Springer, and was raised on hard work during the Depression years with four brothers (Robert, Wilfred, Myron and Merle) and a sister (Irene). His grandfather, Valentine W. Springer, an Anabaptist conscientious objector, had emigrated in 1887 from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France to Illinois where he met and married Emelia Unzicker in 1895.
    Pete was the only one of his siblings who remained in the area of his upbringing, close to his parents and religious roots. The six siblings and their families remained close throughout their lives, reuniting year after year.
    In 1945, Pete did volunteer relief work on a cattle boat to Poland, returning to New York City to see the Broadway show "Oklahoma" and celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square. In 1948, he married Aldythe Mae Zehr from Flanagan, whom he met on a blind date. They were married for 66 years in Fisher and raised three children, P. Gregory (Lee) Springer of Urbana, Susan Elaine (Glen) Kliewer of Hillsboro, Kan., and Beth Ellen (Mark) Ingold of Fisher.
    Pete had a range of talents, pursuing ethical and adventurous paths. He had admirable mechanical and carpenter skills. He had a keen facility for buying and selling houses and vehicles, frequently remodeling homes, relocating his family nine times in the village of Fisher. He managed the Springer Implement Co. for farm equipment. He reliably could find a good deal for vehicles for his children and grandchildren. He tinkered with electronics and recording technology, serving as the recording engineer for church and a local radio station. He played harmonica and sang with friends, as well as encouraging and recording the music that Aldythe performed with a women's trio. Later, he became a top salesman of large appliances for Sears.
    His devotion to Aldie and his children never ceased. He accepted a challenge by his uncle Elmer to move and work to develop low income housing in the poverty-ridden mountains of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, in 1962, his three children in tow, and he managed the estate of his beloved aunt, Clara.
    He and his family traveled and camped throughout the United States, taking joy in the landscape and its people. Together, Pete and Aldie continued to explore the 48 states, and later Pete crafted clocks and birdhouses during his so-called retirement. He wrote letters and memoirs, and researched collections of genealogy, compiling his and Aldie's family trees, tracking down and photographing gravestones.
    Above all, Pete expressed life-long appreciation and love for Aldie, celebrating their union annually, rarely wishing to be apart to the end of their days. Even in times of hardship, he maintained an old-fashioned sense of humor and laughter.
    He has seven grandchildren, Henry Springer, Ernie Springer, Myles Valentine Springer, Jocelyn (Darren) Busick, Meredith (Caleb) Sarver, Benjamin (Nicole) Ingold and Amanda Ingold; and five great-grandchildren, Gracie, Ryan, Olivia and Josiah Ingold and Abilene Valentine Busick. He will be remembered for the steadfastness of his beliefs, faithfulness and love.

    Died:
    Country Health Care

    Buried:
    East Bend Memorial Gardens

    Paul married Aldythe Zehr in 1948. Aldythe (daughter of Stephen A. Zehr and Inez Ulrich) was born on 26 May 1927 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL; died on 14 Feb 2016 in Gifford, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 21 Feb 2016 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 15.  Wilfred Springer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1)

  4. 16.  Myron Springer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1)

  5. 17.  Merle Springer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1)

    Family/Spouse: Joan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 18.  Irene Marie Springer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 25 Sep 1928 in Saybrook, McLean Co., IL; died on 27 Feb 2022 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

    Notes:

    Obit:

    Irene Marie (Springer) Bechler, 93, Goshen, died 3:30 a.m., Sunday, February 27, 2022, at her home. She was born September 25, 1928, in Saybrook, Illinois, to Theodore & Leah L. (Naffziger) Springer. On August 24, 1950, she married LeRoy Bechler.
    Surviving are her husband, LeRoy, Goshen, children, Kathleen (Michael) Lechlitner, Greenville, South Carolina, Kent (Karen) Bechler, Glendora, California, Curt (Shari) Bechler, Hudsonville, Michigan, grandchildren, Kyle (Devany) Bechler, California, Joshua (Jessica) Lechlitner, South Carolina, Kameron (Linnea) Bechler, California, Kevin (Rachael) Bechler, California, Christian Bechler, California, Connor (Jaci) Bechler, Kentucky, 7 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Eileen Springer, Eureka, Illinois, siblings, Bill (Darlene) Springer, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Merle (Joan) Springer, Austin, Texas.

    Preceding her in death are her parents and brothers, Myron, Robert & Paul.
    Irene graduated from Hesston with an AA, Pepperdine University with a BS and California State University with a MA. She was a teacher, counselor and a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen. She was involved in the jail ministry and Mennonite Women USA.

    Irene enjoyed singing, sewing, playing piano, crossword puzzles and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

    A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022, at College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main St., Goshen. Pastors Phil Waite and Pamala Yoder will officiate. A family burial at Violett Cemetery will be prior to the service. Memorial donations may be directed to Mennonite Mission Network

    Buried:
    Violett Cemetery

    Irene married LeRoy Bechler on 24 Aug 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 19.  Wilmer Valentine (Bud) Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 26 Sep 1922 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 27 Jul 2001 in Normal, McLean Co., IL; was buried in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Mennonite

    Notes:

    Obit: Published Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - July 28, 2001
    Wilmer V. ''Bud'' Oyer, 78, died at 8:49 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001, at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal.

    Born Sept. 26, 1922, in Foosland to John and Mary Springer Oyer, he married Marie P. Birkey on Feb. 15, 1944, in Flanagan. She survives.

    Also surviving are three sons, Michael (and Janet) of Elgin, Craig (and Melanie) of Bloomington and Kevin (and Kathy) of Cooksville; one daughter, Jean (and Bruce) Bernardi of Bloomington; one half brother, Clifford Weaver of Texas; one stepbrother, Donald (and Marlene) Weaver of Michigan; two stepsisters, Phyllis Janz and Joan Diltz, both of Hesston, Kan.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Lester R. Weaver, who helped raise him; four sisters; and one stepsister.

    He was a salesman for Sanders Tools & Supplies of Peoria for about 40 years, retiring in 1992.

    He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church in Metamora, where he sang with the Gospelaires Quartet for almost 50 years, taught Sunday school and was a church elder for many years.

    He was a volunteer treasurer of the Eureka Etc. Shop. 

    Buried:
    Hickory Point Cemetery

    Wilmer married Marie Phoebe Birkey on 15 Feb 1944 in Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL. Marie (daughter of Silas Daniel Birkey and Amanda Mae Stalter) was born on 20 Jul 1920 in El Paso, Livingston Co., IL; died on 3 Oct 2011 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; was buried on 6 Oct 2011 in Metamora, Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Michael Jon Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. Jean Kay Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 39. Craig Dean Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 40. Kevin Jay Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 20.  Darlene Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1) died in 1925.

  9. 21.  Lyle Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1) died in 1927.

  10. 22.  Milton? Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1) died in 1929.

  11. 23.  Virginia Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1) died in 1930.

  12. 24.  Sanford Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

  13. 25.  Melvin Chester Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 11 Sep 1926; died on 21 Apr 2016; was buried in Elwood, Will Co., IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Owner, Mid-America Machinery
    • Religion: Mennonite, then Presbyterian
    • USR1: Cancer

    Notes:

    Obit:
    [Melvin C. Oyer] Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Age 89.

    Survived by his loving wife Ruth (nee Grieser) Oyer; a son Scott (Christine) Oyer and a daughter Julie (Jeff) Jaskowiak; eight grandchildren Suzanne Oyer, Luke (Heather) Jaskowiak, Janina Jaskowiak, Bradley Oyer, Alyssa (Christopher) Jameson, Gabriel Jaskowiak, Matthew Oyer and James Jaskowiak; a great-granddaughter Emma Jaskowiak; four brothers Sanford (Virginia), Wesley (Virginia), John (Jolene) and Robert (Rebecca) Oyer; two sisters Donna (Glen Miller) Cripe and Janet (Joseph) Harnish. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

    Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Dora (nee Springer) Oyer and a brother Franklin (Joyce) Oyer.

    Longtime member of First Presbyterian Church and owner of Mid America Machinery.

    Buried:
    Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Ruth Grieser. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 26.  Franklin Dale Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 18 Mar 1929 in Perrinton, Gratiot Co., MI; died on 15 Nov 2014 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried on 20 Nov 2014 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • USR1: Cancer

    Notes:

    Biography - http://www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1458885

    Franklin Dale Oyer, 85, of Goshen, passed away Saturday evening Nov. 15, 2014 at his home.??He was born in Perrinton, Michigan on March 18, 1929 to Elmer J. Oyer and Dora (Springer) Oyer.??Frank grew up on a farm and learned a lot about farming and repairing anything mechanical from his father. At a very young age Frank knew that he wanted to work as a mechanic.??Frank attended the Bethel Mennonite church near St. Johns Michigan with his family and became a member of the church there. In 1946 Frank’s family moved from Michigan to Fisher Illinois and they joined the East Bend Mennonite congregation near Fisher. Frank graduated from Paxton High school in 1947. He also met and married Joyce Cender at the East Bend Mennonite Church in 1949. ??After 65 years of marriage, she survives along with 3 sons Stephen Lee, (Verna), Stanley Dale (Jane) and Franklin Kent (Michelle) Oyer, 11 grandchildren Mark, Melissa, Michael, Matthew, Sam, Jordan, Jeffrey, Shelby, Nicholas, Jessica, Zachary, and 3 great grandchildren Maya, Noah and Hannah Roberts.??Also surviving are five brothers, Sanford (Virginia) Oyer, Melvin (Ruth) Oyer, Wesley (Virginia) Oyer, John (Jolene) Oyer, and Robert (Rebecca) Oyer and 2 sisters, Donna Cripe and Janet (Joseph) Harnish.??He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Donald Cripe??Frank was a mechanic most of his life serving in Puerto Rico from 1955-1958 as the mechanic for Mennonite Missions and Ulrich Foundation and returning to Puerto Rico from time to time throughout the 90s to work at Academia Menonita Betania in Aibonito.??In 1963 Frank opened Quality Glass Services in Goshen, Indiana. He then used his mechanical skills to install glass in automobiles, homes, businesses, and new construction. Frank retired from his business and moved to a farm near Goshen. He remodeled a building on the farm into a shop and enjoyed many hours working on many things, especially old cars. He shared his shop and equipment with friends and neighbors and he used his mechanical skills to help many people.??Another way he enjoyed helping others was keeping his ice cream freezers going for the church, the relief sale in Goshen and in Michigan and for Goshen College making lots of ice cream for each place as they needed. He had a team of fellows helping him in this endeavor and he always enjoyed the places they would go.??Friends may call on Wed. Nov. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church. A 10:30 a.m. Thurs. funeral service will be held in the sanctuary of College Mennonite Church. Reverends Pamela Yoder and Philip Waite will officiate.??Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery, Goshen.??Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.??Memorial donations may be made to Academia Menonita Betania, Aibonito, P.R., or College Mennonite Church Jubilee Fund.

    Buried:
    Violett Cemetery, on their 65th wedding anniversary.

    Franklin married Joyce Ardell Cender on 20 Nov 1949. Joyce (daughter of Roy Joseph Cender and Mamie Frances Park) was born on 13 Nov 1929 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; died on 12 Nov 2015 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN; was buried on 16 Nov 2015 in Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Stephen Lee Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Stanley Dale Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 43. Franklin Kent Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 27.  Wesley J. Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 1 Jul 1935 in Ashley, Gratiot Co., MI; died on 18 Oct 2019 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Obit:

    Wesley J. Oyer, 84, of Fisher, IL, passed away October 18, 2019 at 10:07 PM at Carle Foundation Hospital.

    Visitation will be from 10:00- 11:00 AM Thursday, October 24, 2019 at East Bend Mennonite Church,
    Fisher, with memorial services following at 11:00 AM. Pastor Luke Rosenberger will officiate. Burial will follow in the East Bend Cemetery.

    Wes was born July 1, 1935 in Ashley, MI, the son of the late Elmer and Dora (Springer) Oyer. He
    married Virginia Schaer on April 7, 1961, she survives.

    Also surviving are: sons- Philip (Kristin) Oyer of Ludlow, IL, Timothy (LynnEtta) Oyer of Dewey, IL; daughter- Jayne (Duane) Eby of Fisher; grandsons- Colton (Shelby) Eby and Bradon Eby; granddaughters- Cassandra Oyer and Addison Oyer; brothers- Sanford (Virginia) Oyer, John (Jolene) Oyer, Robert (Rebecca) Oyer; sisters-Donna (Glen Miller) Cripe, Janet (Joseph) Harnish; and sister-in-law-Ruth Oyer.

    Wes was preceded in death by brothers, Franklin (Joyce) Oyer, Melvin Oyer, and brother-in-law, Donald Cripe.

    Wes graduated from Fisher High School and attended Goshen College in Indiana. He was a skilled contractor by trade with a reputation for quality and integrity. He enjoyed woodworking and was gifted in antique furniture repair. As an active member of East Bend Mennonite Church, he sat on many committees, taught Sunday School and loved the Lord. In the later years of retirement, his volunteer work at OSF in Urbana, IL brought him much pleasure.

    Memorials may be made in Wesley’s name to East Bend Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 520, Fisher, IL 61843. Please share memories on Wesley’s tribute wall at www.lambyoungfh.com

    Buried:
    East Bend Memorial Gardens

    Wesley married Virginia Lee (Ginny) Schaer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Philip Alan Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Jayne Ellen Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 46. Timothy Dale Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 28.  John Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

  17. 29.  Robert Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

  18. 30.  Donna Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

    Notes:

    Family/Spouse: Cripe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 31.  Janet Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

    Notes:

    Married a Harnish.


  20. 32.  Elmer Franklin Springer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elmer2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 30 Sep 1941; died on 1 Oct 1941.

    Notes:

    Obit: Gospel Herald
    Springer.-Elmer Franklin Springer was born Sept. 30, 1941, and was taken home to Jesus, Oct. 1. He is survived by his parents and young brother Frederic. A short service was held at the East Bend Mennonite Cemetery, in charge of Bro. G. D. Troyer.


  21. 33.  Frederick Springer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elmer2, 1.Emelia1)

  22. 34.  Theodore William Springer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elmer2, 1.Emelia1)


Generation: 4

  1. 35.  Jon Randall Springer Descendancy chart to this point (13.Robert3, 3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1)

  2. 36.  Jan Rene Springer Descendancy chart to this point (13.Robert3, 3.Theodore2, 1.Emelia1) was born on 30 Oct 1951 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL; died on 26 Sep 2015 in Morton Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    East Bend Memorial Gardens


  3. 37.  Michael Jon Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilmer3, 5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1)

    Family/Spouse: Janet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 38.  Jean Kay Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilmer3, 5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1)

    Family/Spouse: Bruce Bernardi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 39.  Craig Dean Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilmer3, 5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1)

    Family/Spouse: Melanie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 40.  Kevin Jay Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilmer3, 5.Mary2, 1.Emelia1)

    Family/Spouse: Kathy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 41.  Stephen Lee Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (26.Franklin3, 7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

    Stephen married Verna J. Schmucker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Mark Justin Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. Melissa Joy Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 49. Michael David Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 50. Matthew Ryan Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 42.  Stanley Dale Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (26.Franklin3, 7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

    Stanley married Jane Kock [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Samuel Luke Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Jordan Paul Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 53. Jeffrey Daniel Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 54. Shelby Jane Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 43.  Franklin Kent Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (26.Franklin3, 7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

    Family/Spouse: Michelle Martz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Nicholas Luke Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 56. Jessica Joci Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 57. Zachary Paul Oyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 44.  Philip Alan Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (27.Wesley3, 7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

  11. 45.  Jayne Ellen Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (27.Wesley3, 7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)

    Family/Spouse: Duane Eby. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 46.  Timothy Dale Oyer Descendancy chart to this point (27.Wesley3, 7.Dora2, 1.Emelia1)


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