Mary Cender
1880 - 1963 (82 years)1. Mary Cender was born on 11 Jun 1880 in Roanoke, Woodford Co., IL; died on 22 Feb 1963 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 24 Feb 1963 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 16 Aug 1896, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL
Notes:
Obit: Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 11 - March 19, 1963 pages 246, 247, 248.
Hieser, Mary, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Rouvenac) Cender, was born at Roanoke, Ill., June 11, 1880; died at Gibson City, Ill., Feb. 22, 1963; aged 82 y. 8 m. 11 d. On Jan. 23, 1906, she was married to John E. Hieser, who died Feb. 6, 1919. Surviving are 6 children (Laura-Mrs. Roy Bachman, Emery, Vernon, Florence-Mrs. Alvin Knox, Frances-Mrs. Clarence L. Birkey, and Ruth-Mrs. Leslie Oyer). She was a member of the East Bend Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, in charge of J. Alton Horst and J. A. Heiser.
Baptism:
East Bend Church by Peter Zehr
Buried:
East Bend Mennonite CemeteryMary married John Emil Hieser on 23 Jan 1906 in Champaign Co., IL. John (son of Joseph A. Heiser (Hieser) and Barbara Bachman) was born on 4 Dec 1882 in Tazewell Co., IL; died on 6 Feb 1919 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 8 Feb 1919 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Infant Hieser died on 21 May 1896.
- 3. Laura Matilda Hieser was born on 21 Mar 1907 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 1 Jan 1994 in Metamora, Panola Twp., Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL.
- 4. Emery Joseph Hieser was born on 12 Dec 1908 in Champaign Co., IL; died in 1998; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
- 5. Vernon John Hieser was born on 9 Sep 1910 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 28 May 2011 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 2 Jun 2011 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
- 6. Florence Marie Hieser was born on 24 Apr 1913 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 4 Aug 1999 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL.
- 7. Frances Mabel Hieser was born on 22 Apr 1915 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 15 Jul 2008 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 18 Jul 2008 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
- 8. Ruth Velma Hieser was born on 30 Nov 1917 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 28 May 2008 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
Generation: 2
2. Infant Hieser (1.Mary1) died on 21 May 1896. 3. Laura Matilda Hieser (1.Mary1) was born on 21 Mar 1907 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 1 Jan 1994 in Metamora, Panola Twp., Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. Notes:
Obit:
Bachman, Laura M. Heiser, 86, Metamora, Ill. Born: March 21, 1907, to John and Mary Cender Heiser. Died: Jan. 1, 1994, Metamora, Ill. Survivors-children: Wesley, Auburn, Bruce; brothers and sisters: Emery and Vernon Heiser, Florence Knox, Ruth Oyer, Frances Birkey; 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Predeceased by: Roy J. Bachman (husband) and one daughter. Funeral: Jan. 5, Roanoke Mennonite Church, by Rick Troyer and Elmer Wyse. Burial: Stewart-Harmony Cemetery
Buried:
Stewart-Harmony CemeteryLaura married Roy Joseph Bachman on 12 Sep 1933 in Champaign Co., IL. Roy (son of Samuel Bachman and Barbara Good) was born on 9 Oct 1904 in Cazenovia Twp., Woodford Co., IL; died on 7 Dec 1964 in Lowpoint, Woodford Co., IL; was buried in Roanoke Twp., Woodford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Wesley Jay Bachman
- 10. Bruce Royal Bachman
- 11. Jane Marie Bachman was born on 1 Apr 1945; died on 24 Dec 1945.
4. Emery Joseph Hieser (1.Mary1) was born on 12 Dec 1908 in Champaign Co., IL; died in 1998; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Notes:
Buried:
East Bend Mennonite CemeteryEmery married Irene E. Schertz on 22 May 1934. Irene (daughter of August William Schertz and Emma Ulrich) was born on 1 Dec 1906; died on 16 May 1963; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Rosalie Mae Hieser was born on 20 Jun 1935 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 12 May 1984; was buried on 15 May 1984 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL.
- 13. Jeanette Ellen Heiser
- 14. Roger Lee Heiser
- 15. Jerry Duane Heiser
Emery married Blanche Schertz on 10 Nov 1963 in Las Vegas, NV. Blanche (daughter of August William Schertz and Emma Ulrich) was born on 23 Nov 1915; died on 23 Jan 1990; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Vernon John Hieser (1.Mary1) was born on 9 Sep 1910 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 28 May 2011 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 2 Jun 2011 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Notes:
Obit: Pantagraph online Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:00 am
FOOSLAND — Vernon J. Hieser, 100, of Foosland died at 8:31 p.m. Saturday (May 28, 2011) at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Gibson City.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the East Bend Mennonite Church in rural Fisher. The Rev. Michael Dean will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church and for one hour before services Thursday. Burial will be in the East Bend Cemetery in rural Fisher.
Mr. Hieser was born Sept. 9, 1910, in Foosland, a son of John E. and Mary E. (Cender) Hieser. He married Margaret Ulrich on Sept. 8, 1937, in Eureka. She died on June 28, 2004.
Surviving are one son, Kenneth (Alice) Hieser of Foosland; three daughters, Judith A. (Lotus) Hershberger of Normal, Sharon J. Hieser of Bondville and Sally S. (Marty) Gaff of Kouts, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, one brother and four sisters.
Mr. Hieser was a lifelong farmer in Foosland and a very active member of the East Bend Mennonite Church. Memorial tributes may be made to the East Bend Mennonite Church. Lamb Funeral Home, 303 N. Church St., Gibson City, is in charge of arrangements.
Died:
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Buried:
East Bend Mennonite CemeteryVernon married Margaret Eleanor Ulrich on 8 Sep 1937 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL. Margaret (daughter of David Elias Ulrich and Nora Wagner) was born on 13 Jun 1914; died on 28 Jun 2004; was buried on 1 Jul 2004 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Judith Ann Heiser
- 17. June Ellen Heiser was born on 30 Apr 1940; died on 30 Apr 1940.
- 18. Sharon Jean Heiser
- 19. Kenneth Jay Heiser
- 20. Sally Sue Heiser
6. Florence Marie Hieser (1.Mary1) was born on 24 Apr 1913 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 4 Aug 1999 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL. Florence married Alvin J. Knox on 9 Sep 1936 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL. Alvin was born on 12 May 1912; died on 9 Dec 1997 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Maris Ann Knox was born on 11 Jun 1939 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; died on 22 Jan 2020 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 2 Feb 2020 in Etna Green, IN.
- 22. Jane Carol Knox
- 23. Lillian Irene Knox
- 24. Janet Marie Knox
- 25. Larry Richard Knox
7. Frances Mabel Hieser (1.Mary1) was born on 22 Apr 1915 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 15 Jul 2008 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 18 Jul 2008 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Homemaker
- Religion: Mennonite
- USR1: Alzheimers
Notes:
Obit: Published in the Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph
Frances M. Birkey, 93, a four-year resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Gibson City, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday (July 15, 2008) at the nursing home.
Frances was born April 22, 1915, in rural Foosland, the daughter of John and Mary Hieser. Her marriage to Clarence L. Birkey on Sept. 25, 1940, also took place in rural Foosland.
Surviving are two children, Warren (Glenda) Birkey, rural Paxton; and Susie (Jerry) Oyer, rural Gibson City; one granddaughter Sue (Kyle) Berry, rural Paxton; one great-granddaughter, Maryn Berry, joined the surviving family during the past year.
She is also survived by three step-granddaughters, Jennifer (Brennan) Radmer, St. Louis, Mo.; Bethany (Andrew) Kolhoff, Heyworth; and Melissa (Harold) Zahnd, Sadorus; and one step-great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Kolhoff. Also surviving is her 97 year-old brother, Vernon Hieser, Heritage Manor.
Her husband, parents, three sisters, one brother and a daughter-in-law preceded her in death.
Frances was a lifetime member of East Bend Mennonite Church, rural Fisher, where she enjoyed being involved with the ladies sewing circle, teaching Sunday school, Bible school and anything else she could do to serve her God.
She enjoyed being a housewife and working outside around the farm.
Her favorite thing to do was to help others - she was happier working than resting.
Died:
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Buried:
East Bend Mennonite CemeteryFrances married Clarence Leslie Birkey on 25 Sep 1940 in Champaign Co., IL. Clarence (son of John A. Birkey and Mary Zimmerman) was born on 1 May 1910 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 20 Oct 1985 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 22 Oct 1985 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Warren Lee Birkey
- 27. Suzanne Kay Birkey
8. Ruth Velma Hieser (1.Mary1) was born on 30 Nov 1917 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 28 May 2008 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. Notes:
Obit:
FISHER -- Ruth V. Oyer, 90, Fisher, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (May 28, 2008) at the Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City.
Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Evangelical Mennonite Church in Dewey, with the Rev. Michael Dean and the Rev. Jeff Ressler officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Lamb Funeral Home in Gibson City. Burial will be in East Bend Memorial Gardens in Fisher.
Mrs. Oyer was born Nov. 30, 1917, in Foosland, a daughter of John and Mary Cender Hieser. She married Leslie C. Oyer on Feb. 25, 1941, at her home in Foosland. He died May 8, 2007.
Surviving are four daughters, Carolyn (Jim) Miller, Wauseon, Ohio; and Nan (Bill) Cagle, Kandy (Greg) Beesley and Kathy (Mike) Dennemann, all of Fisher; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Francis Birkey, Gibson City; and a brother, Vernon Hieser, Gibson City.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Mrs. Oyer lived in the Fisher and Foosland areas all of her life. She was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church in Fisher. She loved attending a Ladies Bible Study for 35 years. Ruth loved her family and the community she lived in. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorials may be made to the East Bend Mennonite Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Died:
GC Hospital
Buried:
East Bend Mennonite CemeteryRuth married Leslie C. (Leck) Oyer on 25 Feb 1941 in Champaign Co., IL. Leslie (son of Joseph Oyer and Bertha Zimmerman) was born on 11 Sep 1917 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 10 May 2007 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried on 12 May 2007 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Carolyn Joyce Oyer
- 29. Nancy Ruth Oyer
- 30. Kathy Mae Oyer
- 31. Kandy Kay Oyer
Generation: 3
9. Wesley Jay Bachman (3.Laura2, 1.Mary1) Wesley married Shirley Jean Albrecht [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
10. Bruce Royal Bachman (3.Laura2, 1.Mary1) 11. Jane Marie Bachman (3.Laura2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Apr 1945; died on 24 Dec 1945. 12. Rosalie Mae Hieser (4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Jun 1935 in Champaign Co., IL; died on 12 May 1984; was buried on 15 May 1984 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Notes:
Obit: [Contributed by Gail Hahn Hutchcraft]
ROSALIE M. (Hieser) SOMMER
6-20-1935 to 5-12-1984
Services: Tuesday, May 15, 1984
Gibson City Bible Church, Gibson City, Il
Officiating: Rev. Thomas Condron, Rev. Michael Barr
Burial: Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City, Il
Pallbearers:
Bryan Sommer
Brad Sommer
Mike Sommer
Craig Hieser
Steve Hieser
Roger Hieser, Sr.
(Lamb Funeral Home)
Buried:
Drummer Township CemeteryRosalie married Willis Sommer on 19 Oct 1954. Willis (son of Nelson C. Sommer and Ella Kauffmann) was born on 19 Jan 1931 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; died on 16 Jun 2018 in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; was buried in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Kurt Lynn Sommer
- 35. Todd Allan Sommer
13. Jeanette Ellen Heiser (4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) Jeanette married Roger Sphar [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Shelly Elaine Sphar
- 37. Carla Diane Sphar
14. Roger Lee Heiser (4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) Roger married Sharon Lee Rittenhouse [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Roger Lee Heiser
- 39. Deborah Sue Heiser
- 40. Eric Scott Heiser
- 41. Craig Matthew Heiser
15. Jerry Duane Heiser (4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) Jerry married Janet Alice Maxwell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
16. Judith Ann Heiser (5.Vernon2, 1.Mary1) Judith married Lotus Hershberger [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
17. June Ellen Heiser (5.Vernon2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Apr 1940; died on 30 Apr 1940. 18. Sharon Jean Heiser (5.Vernon2, 1.Mary1) 19. Kenneth Jay Heiser (5.Vernon2, 1.Mary1) 20. Sally Sue Heiser (5.Vernon2, 1.Mary1) 21. Maris Ann Knox (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Jun 1939 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; died on 22 Jan 2020 in Dewey, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 2 Feb 2020 in Etna Green, IN. Other Events and Attributes:
- Education: Goshen College - music major, later masters degree in education.
- Occupation: Teaching
Notes:
Obit: https://www.news-gazette.com/obituaries/maris-kneeland/article_fb52fe54-3dad-11ea-a316-5cb9017b9fe4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR3F--grz5nI8gihMkmdNsumLy8Xim1thlwK3skORD3CHJOboPfIkye7EaU
DEWEY — Maris Ann Knox Kneeland, 80, of Dewey passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born on June 11, 1939, to Florence (Hieser) and Alvin Knox in Dewey. She started school in Fisher grade school, graduated from Fisher High School and majored in music at Goshen College. She later earned her master’s degree in education. She started teaching at Milford Grade School. While teaching music in Milford, Ind., she met and married Justin Kneeland on Dec. 22, 1963, at the East Bend Mennonite Church, Dewey.
She is survived by her husband, Justin of Dewey; two children, Monique (Derek) Anderson of Owings, Md., and Justin (Irina) Kneeland of Paddock Lake, Wis.; a brother, Larry (Priscilla) Knox of Champaign; three sisters, Janet (Joe) Landis of Harleysville, Pa., and Lillian Knox and Jane Knox, both of Wheaton; and four grandchildren, Emily, Joshua, Michael and Nicholas.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Maris surrounded herself with music. She loved teaching music to children and used her talents in every area they lived. She was also involved in the music at her church.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 at the Dewey Community Church. The Rev. Neal Hauser will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3, also on Sunday at the church.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. the following Saturday at the Stoneypoint Cemetery in Etna Green, Ind.
Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul, is handling the arrangements.
Died:
At her home
Buried:
Stoneypoint CemeteryMaris married Justin Hamilton Kneeland [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Jane Carol Knox (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) 23. Lillian Irene Knox (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) 24. Janet Marie Knox (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) 25. Larry Richard Knox (6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) Family/Spouse: Priscilla Lane Birkey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Andrew Knox
- 45. Karl Knox
- 46. Noel Knox
26. Warren Lee Birkey (7.Frances2, 1.Mary1) Warren married Mary Ellen Wyles [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Suzanne Kay Birkey (7.Frances2, 1.Mary1) Suzanne married Jerry S. Oyer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Carolyn Joyce Oyer (8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1) Carolyn married James Richard Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29. Nancy Ruth Oyer (8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1) Nancy married William Charles Cagle [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
30. Kathy Mae Oyer (8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1) 31. Kandy Kay Oyer (8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1)
Generation: 4
32. Roderick Wesley Bachman (9.Wesley3, 3.Laura2, 1.Mary1) 33. Samuel Jay Bachman (9.Wesley3, 3.Laura2, 1.Mary1) 34. Kurt Lynn Sommer (12.Rosalie3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 35. Todd Allan Sommer (12.Rosalie3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 36. Shelly Elaine Sphar (13.Jeanette3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 37. Carla Diane Sphar (13.Jeanette3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 38. Roger Lee Heiser (14.Roger3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 39. Deborah Sue Heiser (14.Roger3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 40. Eric Scott Heiser (14.Roger3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 41. Craig Matthew Heiser (14.Roger3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 42. Steven Duane Heiser (15.Jerry3, 4.Emery2, 1.Mary1) 43. Ross Clifton Hershberger (16.Judith3, 5.Vernon2, 1.Mary1) 44. Andrew Knox (25.Larry3, 6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) Family/Spouse: Laura
. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] 45. Karl Knox (25.Larry3, 6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) 46. Noel Knox (25.Larry3, 6.Florence2, 1.Mary1) 47. Michelle Carol Miller (28.Carolyn3, 8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1) 48. Nathan Richard Miller (28.Carolyn3, 8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1) 49. Lance Charles Cagle (29.Nancy3, 8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1) 50. Tonya Christine Cagle (29.Nancy3, 8.Ruth2, 1.Mary1)