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     Elden Van Sykel Rohrer was born on 29 July 1896 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹ He married Alta Elizabeth Harn, daughter of Sylvester Harn and Florence L. McCumber, on 10 February 1915 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois. Elden Van Sykel Rohrer died on 19 April 1981 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 84.¹ His Ancestral File Number is 3Q6B-TW, submitted by Michael Errin McGuire. He was buried on 29 April 1981 at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, Plot: ORC Lot 18 Sec C Sp 1.^2,1

     Howard Henry Rohrer was born on 19 May 1925 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 AFN 79JN-08 submitted by Michael Errin McGuire. He was the son of Elden Van Sykel Rohrer and Alta Elizabeth Harn. His Ancestral File Number is 79JN-08. Howard Henry Rohrer married Shirley Joan Walraven on 2 July 1948 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.^4,2 Howard Henry Rohrer lived in 1992 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois. He lived in October 2008 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.⁴ He lived in July 2016 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.⁵ He died on 16 July 2019 at Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 94.²

Following obituary for Howard Henry Rohrer:

Howard Henry “Hank” Rohrer, 94, of Canton, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Clayberg Nursing Home.

CANTON-Howard Henry “Hank” Rohrer, 94, of Canton, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Clayberg Nursing Home. He was born on May 19, 1925 in Canton to Elden and Alta (Harn) Rohrer. He married Shirley Joan Walraven on July 2, 1948 in Canton. She preceded him in death on March 24, 2016.

Hank was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth Rohrer; and three sisters, Maxine Dorich, Wilda Brown and Melba McGuire.

Surviving is one daughter, Deb (Garry) Hensley of Cuba; one special step-great-granddaughter, Cassie (Josh) Theis of Warrensburg, Missouri; three step-grand-children, Justin (Dara) Hensley of Knoxville, Brian (Audrey) Hensley of Normal and Laura (Jason) Chaplain of Chenoa; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Hank worked as a truck driver and retired from Buckheart and Banner Mine. He was a member of United Mine Workers. Hank was loved by many for his smile, great personality, love of life and at Clayberg he was called the dancing fool. He loved kids and was a family man. Hank and Shirley met at Silver Leaf Roller Rink and continued to skate for many years. They also loved to take bus trips and traveling. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

May God rest his soul; he was of the Christian faith.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where a visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Pastor Greg Ogle will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba. To view Hank’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

https://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20190719/howard-henry-hank-rohrer?rssfeed=true.³
He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.²

     John Rohrer was the son of David Rohrer and Elizabeth Bowman.

     Kenneth Wilbur Rohrer was born on 20 September 1918 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.^1,2 AFN 79JM-XX submitted by Michael Errin McGuire. He was the son of Elden Van Sykel Rohrer and Alta Elizabeth Harn. His Ancestral File Number is 79JM-XX. Kenneth Wilbur Rohrer married Maralee Gray on 13 February 1941 at Missouri. Kenneth Wilbur Rohrer married Margaret E. Ingold on 11 November 2001 at Alexis, Illinois.³ Kenneth Wilbur Rohrer lived in October 2008 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.³ He died on 17 February 2010 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 91.² He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Fulton Co., Illinois.²

     Lydia Rohrer was the daughter of David Rohrer and Elizabeth Bowman.

     Melba Allean Rohrer was born on 22 December 1920 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Elden Van Sykel Rohrer and Alta Elizabeth Harn. Melba Allean Rohrer married Ernest Frederick McGuire on 20 December 1944 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹ AFN 3Q6B-QD submitted by Michael Errin McGuire. Her Ancestral File Number is 3Q6B-QD. Melba Allean Rohrer died on 1 August 1983 at Washington Co., Oregon, at age 62; Certificate:
83-13186.

     Sarah Rohrer was the daughter of David Rohrer and Elizabeth Bowman.

     Wanda Maxine Rohrer was born on 20 January 1923 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.¹ AFN 79JM-Z4 submitted by Michael Errin McGuire. She was the daughter of Elden Van Sykel Rohrer and Alta Elizabeth Harn. Her Ancestral File Number is 79JM-Z4. Wanda Maxine Rohrer married Frank Dorich on 10 March 1944 at Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania.² Wanda Maxine Rohrer lived in October 2008 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.² She died on 16 July 2016 at Farmington Country Manor, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 93.^3,4 She was buried at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.⁴

Following obituary for Wanda Maxine Dorich:

Wanda Maxine Dorich
January 20, 1923 - July 16, 2016

Canton: Wanda Maxine Dorich, 93, of Canton passed away at 3:13 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Farmington Country Manor.
She was born January 20, 1923, in Fairview to Elden and Alta (Harn) Rohrer. She married Frank Dorich on March 10, 1944, during his enlistment in the United States Army. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2010.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael Lynn (Gloria) Dorich of Wheaton and Roderick Alan (Kathy) Dorich of Noblesville; one brother, Henry Rohrer of Canton; three grandchildren, Alan Dorich, Ann Daniel, and Kristin Dorich; and two great-grandchildren, Emma and Jameson Daniel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Kenneth Rohrer; and two sisters, Melba McGuire and Wilda Brown.
Wanda was a self-sacrificing homemaker and a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Graveside funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.³

     Wilda Madeline Rohrer was born on 6 February 1917 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.^1,2 AFN 79JM-WR submitted by Michael Errin McGuire. She was the daughter of Elden Van Sykel Rohrer and Alta Elizabeth Harn. Her Ancestral File Number is 79JM-WR. Wilda Madeline Rohrer married H. Gordon Brown on 8 August 1939 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois. Wilda Madeline Rohrer died on 28 October 2008 at Graham Hospital, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 91.^3,2 She was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.^3,2

CANTON - Wilda M. Brown, 91, of Canton, formerly of London Mills, died at 11:28 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Graham Hospital in Canton.

She was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Canton, to Eldon and Alta (Harn) Rohrer. She married H. Gordon Brown on Aug. 18, 1939, in Canton; he died on Oct. 16, 1978.

Surviving are five children, Jerry (Hazel) Brown of London Mills, Karen (Jerry) Fillingham of Canton, Sharon (Jeff) Ownley of Valrico, Fla., Judith (James) McGann of Canton and Nancy (Randall) Rader of Auburn; two brothers, Kenneth (Margaret) Rohrer and Henry (Shirley) Rohrer, both of Canton; a sister, Maxine (Frank) Dorich of Canton; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Melba McGuire, and a grandson, Chad Clary.

Wilda was a member of the Canton Church of the Brethren and a former member of the Rapatee Union Church. She was actively involved with the Fulton County Farm Bureau, and was a 4H leader and Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, cooking and doing crafts. Wilda loved her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Canton Church of the Brethren.

Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Published in The State Journal-Register on 10/29/2008.³

     Ephraim Rolfe was born in 1743 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey. He was the son of Jonathan Rolfe and female (?) Ephraim Rolfe married Sarah Campbell in 1762. Ephraim Rolfe died on 27 May 1818 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York. He was buried at Rolfe Cemetery, Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York.¹

     Frances Mary Rolfe was born on 7 January 1841 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.^2,3 She was the daughter of Levi Rolfe and Eliza Williams. Frances Mary Rolfe married David Willets Purdy, son of Samuel Haskell Purdy and Jane H. Willets. Frances Mary Rolfe died on 19 May 1905 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 64.^2,4 The cause of death was abdominal trouble. She was buried on 21 May 1905 at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^3,4 Listed as Frances M. Purdy in Death Record.

Following from Red Wing Daily Republican newspaper 19May1905 (Friday), 5:3.
Mrs. Mary Frances Purdy, wife of David Purdy, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.H. Perkins, on West Sixth street. Mrs. Purdy was born in Ithaca, N.Y., Jan. 7, 1841. She moved to Red Wing in 1863, with her husband, and has lived here ever since. She leaves three children, Mrs. A.H. Perkins and S.H. Purdy, living here, and W.H. Purdy, of Sebeka. She died after a lingering illness. Mrs. Purdy was a kindly Christian woman and will be missed by a large circle of friends. The funeral will be held at the move of Mrs. A.H. Perkins at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and at 2:30 at Christ Church.³

     Jonathan Rolfe was born on 30 August 1714 at Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., New Jersey. He married female (?) Jonathan Rolfe died on 8 July 1791 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey, at age 76.

     Levi Rolfe was born on 1 December 1813 at New York.¹ He was the son of Samuel Rolfe and Hannah Elison. Levi Rolfe married Eliza Williams before 1838 at New York. Levi Rolfe died on 21 October 1858 at age 44.¹ He was buried at Rolfe Cemetery, Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York.¹

     Lucelia Rolfe was born on 9 July 1867 at Tompkins Co., New York.¹ She married Walter S. Brewer, son of Edgar Brewer and Julia Josephine Purdy, on 9 December 1885 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York. Lucelia Rolfe died on 11 March 1923 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, at age 55.¹

     Mary Frances Rolfe also went by the name of Frankie. She was born on 4 February 1876 at Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York.¹ She was the daughter of Oscar Rolfe and Laurette Ettie Givens. Mary Frances Rolfe married Timothy Burton Tripp, son of Merritt Tripp and Sarah V. Perkins, on 8 October 1895 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹ Mary Frances Rolfe died on 22 August 1897 at age 21.¹ She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹

     Oscar Rolfe was born circa 1843 at New York. He married Laurette Ettie Givens. Oscar Rolfe married Laura Etta Givinger circa June 1874.¹ Oscar Rolfe died on 18 June 1895 at Goodhue Co., Minnesota. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.²

     Ruth Ann Rolfe was born in 1848 at Newfield, Tompkins Co., New York.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Rolfe and Eliza Williams. Ruth Ann Rolfe married Eugene B. Hurlburt. Ruth Ann Rolfe died on 26 April 1907 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.¹ She was buried at Hayts Cemetery, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.¹

     Samuel Rolfe was born on 18 February 1775 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey. He was the son of Ephraim Rolfe and Sarah Campbell. Samuel Rolfe married Hannah Elison on 14 July 1799 at New Jersey. Samuel Rolfe died on 16 November 1845 at Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Rolfe Cemetery, Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York.¹

     Anna Roman was born in 1890 at Poland.² Came to the US from Poland in 1912.² She married Michael Frank Legerski on 20 May 1916.¹ Anna Roman died on 21 August 1944 at Wyoming General Hospital, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.² She was buried at Rock Springs Cemetery, Rock Springs, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming.²

     Barbara Romeo married John Barnett Tonkin Jr., son of John Barnett Tonkin and Nancy Stewart Sturdevant.

     Cleofis Romero was born in January 1872 at New Mexico. She married Robert A. Allen. Cleofis Romero died in 1914.

     Margaret L. Roney was born at Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania. She married Charles L. Hollingsworth, son of William Hollingsworth and Deborah Vincent, on 30 June 1874 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio.¹ Margaret L. Roney died on 26 July 1919 at Dee Hospital, Ogden, Weber Co., Utah. She was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio.²

     Irene Genevieve Ronhovde was born on 21 September 1907 at Minnesota.³ Irene Genevieve Ronhovde was a Housewife. She married Henry Gilbert McCarthy, son of Florence James McCarthy and Florida Louise LaPierre, on 8 September 1926 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.^4,5 Irene Genevieve Ronhovde died on 10 July 1989 at Cannon City, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 81.⁶ She was buried on 12 July 1989 at Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.^6,7 According to Steven's birth record, Irene was 28 years old. Her Social Security Number was 477-20-6276 issued in MN.

     James Rooney Sr. married Rebecca L. Freeman, daughter of Gary Wayne Freeman and Marian Cruse.

     Chester Marvin Root married Julia Faye Harn, daughter of Stephen Adrian Harn and Mary Etta Blodgett, on 14 March 1916.

     Dale Root married Mary Ellen Lashbrook, daughter of Richard Carl Lashbrook and Violet Mae Harn.

     Evelyn Root was the daughter of Chester Marvin Root and Julia Faye Harn.

     Lela Root was the daughter of Chester Marvin Root and Julia Faye Harn.

     Rubama L. Rose was born circa 1837 at Granville, Licking Co., Ohio.¹ She married Joseph Smith Thrall in 1858.¹

     Lee Rosegrant was born on 28 February 1887 at Kansas.¹ He married Viola Harn, daughter of Hiram Maywood Harn and Addie May Smith, in November 1922 at Phillipsburg, Philips Co., Kansas. Lee Rosegrant died on 5 March 1970 at age 83.¹ He was buried at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, Thomas Co., Kansas.¹