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     Joseph Zehr was born WFT Est. 1827-1853.¹ He was the son of George Zehr and Catherine Gundy. Joseph Zehr married Louisa Martin WFT Est. 1848-1891.¹ Joseph Zehr died WFT Est. 1852-1933.¹

     Joseph Zehr was born on 22 January 1846 at Illinois, USA.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer. Joseph Zehr married Elizabeth Yoder, daughter of Joel Yoder and Lydia Yoder, on 8 September 1867 at McLean, Illinois, USA.^5,6,2,1,7 Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Montgomery Twp., Woodford, Illinois, USA.³ Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.² Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.⁴ Joseph Zehr died on 19 March 1920 at age 74.⁸

     Joseph Zehr was born on 28 October 1847 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Peter Zehr and Elizabeth Oyer. Joseph Zehr died on 30 September 1848 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹

     Joseph A. Zehr was born on 29 November 1888. He was the son of Peter Zehr and Barbara Heiser. Joseph A. Zehr died on 23 March 1889; Unknown GEDCOM info: Complications of red measles.

     Katherine Zehr was born on 2 April 1858.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Zehr and Elizabeth Ehresman. Katherine Zehr married Christian Oyer, son of Joseph Oyer and Anna Peterschmidt, on 27 August 1876.¹ Katherine Zehr died on 14 April 1921 at age 63.¹

     Katherine Zehr died WFT Est. 1809-1872.¹ She was born on 15 April 1778 at Struth, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France.^2,1 She was the daughter of Daniel Zehr and Catherina Zehr.² Katherine Zehr married Johannes Springer on 27 January 1798 at Struth, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France.^2,1

     Katherine Frances Zehr was born on 5 October 1877 at Danvers Twp., McLean, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Zehr and Barbara Heiser. Katherine Frances Zehr married John Cender on 15 December 1904 at Champaign, Illinois, USA.² Katherine Frances Zehr died on 10 January 1944 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 66.¹

     Lena Zehr was born WFT Est. 1849-1878.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Zehr and Mary Wagler. Lena Zehr married (?) Farney WFT Est. 1865-1911. Lena Zehr died WFT Est. 1865-1960.¹

      Magdalena Zehr also went by the name of Lena. She was born in February 1849 at Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of George Zehr and Catherine Gundy. Magdalena Zehr married Jacob Augsburger on 8 January 1871 at McLean, Illinois, USA.² Magdalena Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Jacob Augsburger at Gridley, McLean, Illinois, USA.³ Magdalena Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Jacob Augsburger at Richwoods, Peoria, Illinois, USA.¹ Magdalena Zehr died in October 1918 at age 69.⁴

     Lena Magdalene Zehr was born on 13 August 1898.¹ She was the daughter of Christian S. Zehr and Phoebe Zehr. Lena Magdalene Zehr married Aaron Sutter on 24 January 1923.¹ Lena Magdalene Zehr died on 15 November 1967 at age 69.¹

     Lester Raymond Zehr was born on 16 May 1909 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Daniel Peter Zehr and Mary Ann Birkey.¹ Lester Raymond Zehr married Faith Evangeline Schertz on 14 February 1939.¹ Lester Raymond Zehr died on 22 May 1962 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 53; when his tractor overturned, pinning him beneath it.¹

     Samuel M. Zehr was born on 16 September 1900 at Brown, Champaign, Illinois, USA.^1,3,2 He was the son of Samuel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker.^1,2 Samuel M. Zehr appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of Samuel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker at Brown, Champaign, Illinois, USA.² Samuel M. Zehr appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in the household of Samuel Zehr and Magdalena Unzicker at Brown Twp., Champaign, Illinois, USA.⁴ Samuel M. Zehr lived in 1939 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA.¹ He died on 4 March 1988 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 87.³

     Russell O. Zehr was born on 8 August 1908.¹ He was the son of Joseph Zehr and Mary Florence Bracken. Russell O. Zehr married Roberta Croskey on 21 September 1931.¹

     Alice Zehr married Larry Bowman.¹ Alice Zehr was born on 2 February 1905 at Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Zehr and Gertrude Peterson.

      Lela Birkey Keller

June 14, 1916 - Nov. 19, 2008
Lela Birkey Keller, 92, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Paxton, Ill. She was born June 14, 1916, to Daniel and Katie (Birkey) Zehr. She married Ray Birkey on Aug. 18, 1939, by the Rev. Joe Stowell. He died Feb. 8, 1968. She married Paul J. Keller on April 9, 1977, in Kokomo. He died March 3, 1985.³ Lela Phoebe Zehr was born on 14 June 1916.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. and Kate Elizabeth Birkey.¹ Lela Phoebe Zehr married Raymond Ellsworth Birkey, son of Levi F. Birkey and Katherine Oyer, on 18 August 1939.^1,3 Lela Phoebe Zehr married Paul J. Keller on 9 April 1977 at Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, USA.³ Lela Phoebe Zehr died on 19 November 2008 at Paxton, Ford, Illinois, USA, at age 92.^4,3

      Fern Marie Helmuth           
ARTHUR - Fern Marie Helmuth, 91, of Arthur, died at 1:11 AM Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Arthur Home There will be a family graveside service at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Arthur Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E. Park, Arthur, with Rev. Glen Rhodes officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Arthur Mennonite Church. Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, is in charge of arrangements. Fern was born February 27, 1918 at Goodfield, Illinois, the daughter of Daniel A. and Katie (Birkey) Zehr. She married Orva S. Helmuth on November 20, 1938 in Fisher; they moved to a farm at Arthur. Surviving are her husband, Orva, of Arthur; one daughter, Elizabeth (Alvin) Schulz of Madison, Wisconsin; three sons, Harold (Esther) Helmuth of Arthur, Maurice (Jean) Helmuth of Mt. Zion; Omar (Priscilla) Helmuth of Elkhart, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one brother, Wilmer (Evelyn) Zehr of Champaign. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Fern and her husband were charter members of the Arthur Mennonite Church, where they were very involved in many areas of their life. She was also busy as a housewife with gardening, canning, and sewing. In 1949, they helped out with a small Sunday School outreach program near Sullivan for a year. In 1970, they served a 1 1/4 -year term of Voluntary Service at a small chapel in Aspen, Colorado. In 1976, they served a 6-month term of Voluntary Service at a training school for Indian pastors in Tempe, Arizona; and again in 1983 for a short term. Memorials are suggested to the Arthur Mennonite Church.² Fern Marie Zehr was born on 27 February 1918 at Goodfield, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. and Kate Elizabeth Birkey.^1,2 Fern Marie Zehr was a Mennonite.² She married Orva S. Helmuth on 20 November 1938 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA.^1,2 Fern Marie Zehr died on 19 April 2009 at Arthur, Douglas, Illinois, USA, at age 91.² She was buried on 22 April 2009 at Arthur, Douglas, Illinois, USA.²

     Viola Kathryn Zehr was born on 14 August 1920.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. and Kate Elizabeth Birkey.¹ Viola Kathryn Zehr married Wilbert John Birky on 28 February 1941.¹ Viola Kathryn Zehr died on 2 April 2006 at Foosland, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 85.²

     Melvin Daniel Zehr was born on 12 June 1923.^1,3 He was the son of Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. and Kate Elizabeth Birkey.^1,2 Melvin Daniel Zehr married Mary Elizabeth Roszhart, daughter of George Roszhart and Ella Stalter, on 17 February 1946.¹ Melvin Daniel Zehr died on 22 October 2007 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 84.³

     Wayne Edward Zehr was born on 30 April 1926.^2,1 He was the son of Daniel Alvin Zehr Jr. and Kate Elizabeth Birkey.¹ Wayne Edward Zehr married Geraldine Amanda Springer on 28 August 1945.¹ Wayne Edward Zehr died on 4 September 1994 at Ludlow, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 68.^1,2

     Dora Marie Zehr was born on 5 June 1914 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Peter Zehr and Mary Ann Birkey.¹ Dora Marie Zehr married Ray Tilman Schertz, son of August William Schertz and Emma Ulrich, on 29 August 1934.¹ Dora Marie Zehr died on 26 June 1994 at Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA, at age 80.¹ She was buried on 29 June 1994 at Waldo Twp, Livingston, Illinois, USA.¹

     Mildred Edna Zehr was born on 9 December 1918 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Peter Zehr and Mary Ann Birkey. Mildred Edna Zehr married Ethan Gross on 15 June 1945 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA.¹ Mildred Edna Zehr died on 25 November 1997 at Urbana, Champaign, Illinois, USA, at age 78, of heart failure.¹

     Clair E. Zehr was born on 1 October 1911 at Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA.¹ He was the son of Joel Zehr and Gertrude Peterson.

     Irene O. Zehr was born on 15 January 1910 at Nebraska, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Zehr and Signa A. Carlson.

     Leta N. Zehr was born on 25 November 1910 at Nebraska, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Solomon B. Zehr and Estella N. Pollard. Leta N. Zehr married Ezra Kremer on 27 May 1934.¹ Leta N. Zehr died on 26 December 2001 at Giltner, Hamilton, Nebraska, USA, at age 91.²

     (?) Zehr was the daughter of John Zehr and Lydia Springer.

     Lydia Zehr was born on 7 January 1875.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder.² Lydia Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Joseph Zehr and Elizabeth Yoder at Montgomery Twp., Woodford, Illinois, USA.² Lydia Zehr married Samuel Chapman in 1898.¹ Lydia Zehr died on 5 November 1955 at age 80.¹

     Lydia Zehr was born WFT Est. 1849-1878.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Zehr and Mary Wagler. Lydia Zehr married (?) Stortz WFT Est. 1865-1911. Lydia Zehr died WFT Est. 1865-1960.¹

     Lydia H. Zehr was born on 29 March 1863 at Illinois, USA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer.¹ Lydia H. Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in the household of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.⁴ Lydia H. Zehr appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Christian Zehr and Mary Oyer at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.¹ Lydia H. Zehr married Jacob D. Roeschley, son of Jean Roeschley and Elizabeth Saltzman, on 22 July 1880 at Tazewell, Illinois, USA.^2,3,5 Lydia H. Zehr and Jacob D. Roeschley appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Montgomery Twp., Woodford, Illinois, USA.⁵ Lydia H. Zehr appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.⁶ She died on 9 October 1935 at age 72.³

     Mabel Louise Zehr was born on 21 May 1908.² She was the daughter of Jacob E. Zehr and Emma Miller. Mabel Louise Zehr married Elmer Raymond Schrock, son of Albert Schrock and Josephine L. Yordy, on 28 June 1932 at Fisher, Champaign, Illinois, USA.^3,4 Mabel Louise Zehr died on 13 April 1951 at age 42.²

     Magdalena Zehr was born on 18 May 1859.¹ She was the daughter of George Zehr and Barbara Litwiller. Magdalena Zehr married Michael Saltzman on 26 January 1873.¹ Magdalena Zehr died on 30 September 1948 at age 89.¹