WEDDING OF SHILO AND CALVIN DONER

Wedding of Shilo and Calvin Doner.
Shilo is our kinswoman through this lineage:
Jacob Fecht, Wm. C. Fecht, Wm. T. Fecht, Robert W. Fecht, Ronald Owen Fecht, Shilo Doner
Patrick and Ann (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) and William Charles Fecht, William Thomas and Mildred Fecht, Robert W. Fecht, Ronald O. Fecht, Shilo Doner

RONALD O. FECHT AND FAMILY

This photo was taken from Facebook on the Internet. Left top is Zachary Fecht, below him is Jaime Fecht and the family dog Ryder. In the center is Ronald Owen Fecht and below him his wife Kimberly. Top right is Calvin Doner and below him is Shilo Doner.

Jacob Fecht, Wm. C. Fecht, Wm. T. Fecht, Robert W. Fecht, Ronald Owen Fecht

Postcards From Mexico, Missouri

Arthur Simmons Horse Barn

The population of Mexico, Missouri changed little from the 1940s to 1970. It stayed just about eleven and a half thousand people. The town did have several distinct features including the breeding of "walking horses", a military academy for boys, the Audrain County Courthouse, the A.P. Green Firebrick Company, a shoe manufacturing plant, modest farms and lots of Fecht and Sullivan family cousins. Our family was related to half of the kids who attended Saint Brendan School.
My family (William T. and Mildred Fecht) lived during the Second World War on West Boulevard Street, near Eugene Field Elementary School and the King's Daughters Home for elderly women. (Our dear Aunt Cashie Ryan Fecht volunteered at the home for years and spent her own final days there.)
Beyond our home was the County Fair Grounds and beyond that was a Civilian Construction Camp (the CCCs of Franklin Roosevelt's era.) (When the war came along, the CCC boys disappeared into the military.) Walking from our home to Saint Brendan School was about a mile. On Boulevard Street there was the Simmons horse auction and training facility.
The contraption behind the horse in this postcard was called either a buggy, chariot or sulky. When I was very little there were chariot races at the fair grounds.
It is said that the blue grass around Mexico, Missouri originated from seed brought to the area by Daniel Boone. I think he is buried west of Mexico in Boone County near the college town of Columbia.
Lots of our family worked in the brick factory, owned by A.P. Green. Firebrick was in high demand during World War II and the era of steam engines, so A.P. grew very rich and powerful. Elmer Fetterhoff, who married into our family, worked as a foreman in the factory during the war.

SOME OF OUR FAMILY IN WASHINGTON STATE

Top – Left to Right
Kent Nicholas and below, his wife Kari Leigh Jensen.
William Staffenhagen holding his grandson Nicholas Jensen (age 2)
Kristine Staffenhagen (in blue dress),
Thomas Staffenhagen (tall man) holding his son Travis
Bottom row – Left to Right (center)
Owen Lee Rebbe holding his great grand daughter Hana Jensen (6 months)
Mary Genevieve Rebbe holding great grand daughter Leigha Staffenhagen (age 5)
Woman at right Melissa Staffenhagen holding her son Anthony (age 3 ½)

This photograph was among the possessions of James L. Fecht. It was taken at the wedding of Jocelyn and Jeff Williams.

Jacob Fecht, Wm. C. Fecht, Wm. T. Fecht, Genevieve Rebbe, Kristine Staffenhagen, and Kari Jensen.

Jacob Fecht, Wm. C. Fecht, Wm. T. Fecht, Genevieve Rebbe, Kristine Staffenhagen, & Tom Staffemjhagem

Patrick and Ann (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) and William Charles Fecht, William and Mildred Fecht, Genevieve and Owen Rebbe, Kristine Staffenhagen

BRADLEY RANKIN

Bradley Rankin is a descendent of Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, Florence and Dan Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirschen. and Deborah Rankin.
He is also a descendent of Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, Florence and Dan Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirschen, and Deborah Rankin.
Bradley's birth is June 26th. He is a recent graduate in 2009 of Maryville High School in Maryville, Missouri. He is working for Pagliai's Pizza.

JOHN PHILLIP CHAPASKO

John Phillip Chapasko was born in 1979. He is the son of Bonnie (Langley) and Lawrence Hugh Chapasko. Other than the fact that he is now 30 years old, nothing more is known about him. He may go by his middle name, Phillip.

John Phillip Chapasko is our kinsman through this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William C. and Elizabeth (Walsh) Fecht, Florence Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Lawrence Hugh Chapasko:
Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, lorence Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Lawrence Hugh Chapasko:

LEWIS WERMELSKIRCHEN

Lewis Wermelskirchen was born in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska. He and his wife (our kinswoman) Patricia were married in 1970. Pat wrote of him, "I have had the happiest. best time in my adult life with Lewis. He is a very honest and kind man."
Pat Wermelskirchen is the grand daughter of Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) and William Charles Fecht

RANKIN FAMILY PICTURES

Kevin and Debbie Rankin, daughter Devin and son Bradley. (photo courtesy of Charlotte Dunn)


Our kinswoman Deborah Sue Rankin lives in Maryville, Missouri. Her husband Kevin J. Rankin is the manager of the Maryville Airport. They have three children: Devin Marie, Bradley Wayne and Julia Lynn.

Deborah is a descendent of Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, Florence and Dan Sullivan, and Patricia Wermelskirschen.
She is also a descendent of Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, Florence and Dan Sullivan, and Patricia Wermelskirschen.

PATRICIA WERMELSKIRKEN

Patricia Wermelskirchen 2007
Our kinswoman Patricia Ann Wermelskirchen lives in Marysville, Missouri. She is the Grand daughter of Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) and William Charles Fecht. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Dunn
Daniel Sullivan and his sister Patricia Wermelskirchen. The little boy is our kinsman Bradley Rankin.

LAWRENCE HUGH CHAPASKO

Lawrence Hugh Chapasko - photo courtesy of Charlotte Dunn.
Lawrence is our kinsman through this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William C. and Elizabeth (Walsh) Fecht, Florence Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Lawrence Hugh Chapasko:
Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, lorence Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Lawrence Hugh Chapasko:

The last child of Mary Patricia and Michael Andrew Chapasko is Lawrence Hugh Chapasko. From a first marriage, Lawrence has a son John Phillip Chapasko.
Called “Larry”, our kinsman was living in Arkansas in 2009. His wife Kathy is a prenatal nurse. He writes books about Native Americans. He is also fond of antique automobiles.
Lawrence served in the Viet Nam war and has a United States Government disability status.


Kathy Chapasko, wife of Lawrence Hugh Chapasko.

DANIEL MICHAEL CHAPASKO

Daniel Chapasko - photo courtesy of Charlotte Dunn.

Our kinsman, Daniel Chapasko was born in Iowa City, Iowa. Hegraduated from Maryville High School in Missouri in 1968, after which he entered the United States Air Force. He served his country for 20 years until his retirement. He was raised in the Roman Catholic religion.
In 1996 Daniel Chapasko was living in Loveland, Colorado, near Boulder. He enjoys outdoors activities, especially camping and fishing. Daniel restores and collects vintage automobiles. In 1996 he was working as the operator of a sporting goods store.
In 2009, Daniel he lives in Loveland at the edge of a Rocky Mountain lake, enjoys his retirement and the great mountain air.

Daniel's Fecht Family lineage"
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Wm. C. Fecht, Florence Fecht Sulliven, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Daniel Michael Chapasko:
His Walsh heritage is:
Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann Walsh Fecht, Florence Fecht Sulliven, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Daniel Michael Chapasko:

Daniel Michael Chapasko was born on the 6th of December 1974 in Maryville, Missouri. He was the son of Jane (Adams) and Daniel Michael Chapasko. Danny drowned in a river on the 13th of June 1987 in Skidmore, Missouri.

CHARLOTTE AND ROBERT DUNN

Robert Lee and Charlotte Dunn 2008 - Photo courtesy of Charlotte Dunn.

Charlotte Ann Dunn was born in the town of Meadowbrook on Long Island in New York State. Charlotte attended and graduated from Mount Alverno Academy in Maryville, Missouri in 1968. The family knows her as a good natured and pleasant person. She has made a successful career of selling Avon Products. In 1996 she had worked for Avon for 17 years. She is the company’s team leader for Nodaway County, Missouri.
Charlotte raises African violets and enjoys reading in the company of her cats. She is a devoted Roman Catholic and volunteers at Saint Gregory Barbarigo parish school and for a group called “Birthright”.
In 2009, she and her husband Robert Lee Dunn are semi-retired and have a hog farm.
Charlotte attended the 1994 family reunion in Mexico, Missouri.


Charlotte's Fecht family lineage.
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Wm. C. Fecht, Florence Fecht Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Charlotte Ann Dunn

Charlotte's Walsh family lineage.
Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Ann Walsh Fecht, Florence Fecht Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Charlotte Ann Dunn

THE FAMILY OF TRINA AND TADD PHILLIPS

The Phillips Family - Photo courtesy of Charlotte Dunn - background modified by Gerald Fecht


Tina Michele Phillips' lineage:
Jacob and Margart (Bost) Fecht, William Charles Fecht, Florence Fecht Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Charlotte Ann Dunn,

Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Walsh Fecht, Florence Fecht Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Charlotte Ann Dunn,

The lineage of Cooper and Griffin Phillips
Jacob and Margart (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth (Walsh) Fecht, Daniel and Florence (Fecht) Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Charlotte Ann Dunn, Trina Michele Phillips.

Patrick and Anne (Finn) Walsh, Elizabeth Walsh Fecht, Florence Fecht Sullivan, Patricia Wermelskirchen, Charlotte Ann Dunn, and Trina Michele Phillips

The Phillips family lives in Bedford, Iowa

FIRST STAGE OF THE AIDS LIFECYCLE RIDE IN CALIFORNIA

Photograph by Chris Eisenberg
Janne Fecht hands out bagels while Jerry hustles bananas.

Our commitment to the AIDS Lifecycle Bicycle Ride, from San Francisco to Los Angeles each year, begins early. In this case, Janne and I got up at 4:30 am to drive to Manhattan Beach, California to support the riders participating in the A.L.C. "Kickoff Ride" on October 24th. We cut and handed out bagels and bananas. New riders received basic instruction, and there were rides of various lengths for those of differing skills. Our son Brendan led a beginners' ride. He calls his novice riders, his possums.

OCTOBER A TIME OF MYSTERY IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

All Hallows Tree at the home of Janne and Jerry Fecht in Tarzana.

BILL PLATZ - A LITTLE SUMMER FUN

Bill Platz from a Facebook photograph, entiled "A Little Summer Fun at the Cabin."

William Platz is our kinsman through the lineage of Elizabeth Fecht Campbell, the oldest of the children of Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht.
Jacob Fecht, Elizabeth Campbell, Ella Campbell Mackey, William Mackey, and Adelaide Platz. Bill was born in San Diego, California during his father's service in the United States Navy. In 2009, he is living in Mitchell, South Dakota.

DEATH OF EARL WOJCIESZAK, HUSBAND OF SUSAN LYNN

Earl Wojcieszak of Lucerne, California passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 surrounded by the loving embrace of his family. He was born January 11, 1947 to Leo and Mildred Wojcieszak in San Jose, California.

Following high school in Upper Lake, California he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country aboard the U.S.S. Arlington and Belatrix. He married the love of his life Susan Fecht on May 29, 1965.

Earl was a well known fixture in Lake County as being one of the best cooks in town. He spent over 40 years in Lake County and worked for several restaurants in the county. Earl truly loved his family and found great joy in raising his two children and seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchild grow up. In his spare time Earl loved to restore old cars, classic Packards being one of his favorites, and he created beautiful pieces of stained glass, gardened and loved to go fishing.

He is survived by his wife Susan Wojcieszak of Lucerne, son Darren Wojcieszak and wife Katie of Ukiah, daughter Deana Parlet and husband Kenny of Lakeport, grandsons Michael Wojcieszak and wife Samantha of Lucerne, and Araon Parlet of Chico, granddaughters Jaime Moreno of Lakeport and Arianna Parlet of Santa Rosa, great-grandson Shaun Wojcieszak of Lucerne, sister Maryann Hubble and husband Bill of Galt Missouri and brother Hank Wojcieszak of Redwood Valley.

A memorial service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Jones Mortuary in Lakeport.
Published in the Ukiah Daily Journal on 8/2/2009

JANNE FECHT AT POLICE MUSEUM

(click on image to enlarge)
Janne and her husband Jerry Fecht regularly explore the many things to see in Southern California. Here in July of 2009, she checks out an L.A. Police Department Rescue Unit. This vehicle was more like a tank than a truck.
The Museum was far more interesting than we expected, including two cars used in the huge bank heist of the Bank of America in North Hollywood. Check out the cars on Jerry's Museum of the San Fernando Valley blog
http://museumsanfernandovalley.blogspot.com/

BRYCE DAVID BENVENISTE

Our kinsman Bryce Benveniste lives in Portland, Oregon. He is the son of Teresa and Jeffrey Benveniste. He expects to graduate from Camus High School in 2013. Bryce is a fan of the Washington Huskies and like basketball and lacrosse.
Bryce Benveniste is related to our family through this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Margaret (Fecht - Bost) and Eugene Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, Robert Branch, and Teresa Benveniste.
His birthday is the 18th of February.

ELIZABETH ANNE FETTERHOFF

Elizabeth Anne Fetterhoff from photos on her Facebook page (click on image to enlarge.
Elizabeth Anne Fetterhoff is the daughter of Carl Edward and Donna Richie Fetterhoff. She was born on December 7th.

Elizabeth is our kinswoman through this lineage:

Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, William Thomas and Mildred Fecht, Dorothy and Elmer Fetterhoff, Carl Edward and Donna Fetterhoff.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Florida State University.


Elizabeth Ann Fetterhoff

THE FAMILY OF CYNTHIA AND MICHAEL HAYES

The Hayes Family from a Facebook photograph (click on image to enlarge)

Michael Joseph Hayes and his wife Cynthia Ann Fetterhoff Hayes, are pictured here with their two children Riley David and Olivia Mae Hayes. Michael's birthday is the 1st of October. Riley's is the 2nd of September and Olivia's the 2nd of May.

The Hayes children are our relations through the lineage of:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, William Thomas and Mildred Fecht, Dorothy and Elmer Fetterhoff , William Glen and Carol Fetterhoff, Cynthia and Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes earned a bachelor’s degree in meteorology through the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1986. In 1989 Michael was awarded a master of science degree from the University of Missouri.
Michael received his doctorate in atmospheric science from the University of Missouri. He worked as a teacher assistant during his graduate years. After graduation he accepted a position as an assistant professor at the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

CYNTHIA ANN FETTERHOFF HAYES

Cynthia Ann Fetterhoff Hayes - from a Facebook photograph (click on image to enlarge)

Cindy Hayes graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia in 1992 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Cynthia graduated from Jackson Senior High School in Jackson, Missouri in 1987.
She states: “I love the outdoors and hiking is my favorite exercise. This is in MO. My family loves to hike along the shores of Lake Superior and bask in God's beautiful creation!” Cindy’s birthday is March 30. She is married to Michael Hayes and has two children.

Cynthia Ann Hayes kinship to our family is through this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, William Thomas and Mildred Fecht, Dorothy and Elmer Fetterhoff , William Glenn and Carol Fetterhoff

ALEXA BENVENISTE

ALEXA BENVENISTE

Our young kinswoman, Alexa Benveniste lives in Portland, Oregon. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is an energetic and very active student, and is planning to attend Camus High School. Alexa is the daughter of Teresa and Jeffrey Benveniste. She is related to our family by this lineage.
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Margaret (Fecht - Bost) and Eugene Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, Robert Branch, and Teresa Benveniste.
Alexa has a brother, Bryce Benveniste.

MAURITA BRANCH

Maurita Branch (click on image to enlarge)

Maurita Branch is related to our family by marriage. She it the widow of Robert Branch, who was a descendent of Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, and Lucile (Sullivan) and Willis Branch.

Maurita is a graduate of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in education. In 1995 she was working as a high school teacher in Columbus, Ohio. Maurita is fond of entering contests and loves to travel in her free time. I believe in 2009 she is retired and living in Oregon.
Robert and Maurita Branch had three children. They are: 1) Teresa Marie, 2) Robert Eugene Jr., and 3) John Joseph Branch.

BRANDON TANNER KROOS

Our kinsman Brandon Tanner Kroos was born on November 16th. He is the son of Diann Marie and Harry Kroos. Brandan's lineage is:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Eugene and Margaret (Fecht - Bost) Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, Rose Marie Haller, and Diann Kroos


The Kroos kids - Anna Marie, Harrison and Brandon Kroos

MADISON ROARK

Madison Roark Facebook photograph




Madison in 2009 attend Russell High School in Huntington, West Virginia. She participates in track and lots of school activities. Madison’s kinship to our family is through this lineage:

Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Eugene and Margaret (Fecht - Bost) Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, Brenda Willenbrink, and Shelly Roark


Shelly Roark with her daughter Madison Facebook photo (click on image to enlarge.
Shelly is our kinswoman from this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Eugene and Margaret (Fecht - Bost) Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, and Brenda Willenbrink.

JILL AND STEVE OLENJINICZAK

Facebook hoto of Jill Anne and Steve Oleniniczak. (click on image to enlarge)
Our kinswoman Jill Anne Oleniniczak is related to our family through this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Eugene and Margaret (Fecht - Bost) Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, and Brenda Willenbrink.
Her birthday is on the 5th of May. Her husband is Steve Oleniniczak.

ANNA MARIE KROOS

Anna Kroos from a Facebook image (click to enlarge)

Our kinswoman Anna Kroos was born on February 8th. In 2009, she is attending Lincoln Northeast High School in Nebraska.
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Eugene and Margaret (Fecht - Bost) Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, Rose Marie Haller, Diann and Harry Kroos.



Nebraska Cornhusker Games - Anna Kroos (click on image to enlarge)

ADAM PATRICK ROARK

In 2009, Adam Roak is a student at the University of Louisville. He is a 2008 graduate of Russell High School in Huntington, West Virginia. He is a member of the university’s ultimate frisbee team, and a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Adam’s kinship to our family is through this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret )Bost) Fecht, Margaret (Fecht - Bost) and Eugene Sullivan, Lucile and Willis Branch, Brenda Willenbrink, and Shelly Roark.

HARRISON KROOS

Harrison Kroos is our kinsman through this lineaage"
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Margaret (Bost-Fecht) and Eugene Sullivan, Lucile Branch, Rose Marie Haller, Diann Kroos

HALLER AND KROOS FAMILY

In this photograph top-left to right
Brad Haller, Harry Bodo Kroos, Wayne Franklin Haller, Bruce Franklin Haller, and Michael Dean Haller
bottom - left to right
Rose Marie Haller, Anna Kroos, Diane Marie Kroos with Brandon Kroos (in front) and Harrison Kroos

Rose Marie Haller and her children are related to our family through this lineage:
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Margaret (Fecht-Bost) and Eugene Sullivan, Lucile Branch, Rose Marie Haller.

DAN ANTHONY NIMAN AND CYNTHIA NIMAN

Dan Niman and his mother Cynthia Niman - Facebook photograph (click on image to enlarge)

Young Dan Niman is our kinsman from this lineage:

Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, William Thomas and Mildred Fecht, Genevieve Rebbe, Kathleen Cass and Don and Cynthia Niman.

MICHAEL DEAN HALLER

Michael Dean Haller (click on image to enlarge)
Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, Margaret Fecht - and Eugene Sullivan, Lucile Branch, Rose Marie Haller

Michael Dean Haller is the fourth child of of Rose Marie and Wayne Haller. His birthday is on the 12th of February.
Michael graduated from St. Pius X Catholic High School. He attended Dana College on a football scholarship for three years, and then transferred to the University of Nebraska. Michael is fond of all kinds of sports and won the Mr. Arizona body building contest in July 2002.

MARY JO BUSCHER-REBBE

Mary Jo Rebbe from image posted on her Facebook account.
Mary Jo is the widow of Robert Rebbe. She was born on the 13th of February.
Robert Rebbe is a member of the family of William Thomas and Mildred Fecht.

JANIS AND CLARENCE DEIMEKE

Janice and Clarence Deimeke - image modified from Facebook posting.

Janis Deimeke is our kinswoman through this lineage: Jacob and Margaret (Bost) Fecht, William Charles and Elizabeth Ann (Walsh) Fecht, Lawrence and Lena (Thomas) Fecht and Marjorie Weiberg. Janis' birthday is the 14th of October.