Rebecca Robinson
F, #3688
Last Edited=29 Apr 1995
SOURCE: Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14. Rebecca Robinson married Fredrick Ruple, son of Jacob Ruple and Abigail McLintick(), on 7 January 1872.1
Children of Rebecca Robinson and Fredrick Ruple
- Ivy Ruple b. c 1872
- Warren Ruple b. c 1873
- Lula Ruple b. c 1875
- Edmond Ruple b. c 1876
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
Richard Robinson1
M, #7507
Last Edited=16 Sep 2020
Citations
- [S2415] Joan Ann (nee Robinson) McCarthy, Star-Tribune Newspaper Online, http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/120148/?fullname=joan-ann-(nee-robinson)-mccarthy, 29 jan 2016, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Star-Tribune Newspaper Online.
Shane Robinson
M, #6650
Last Edited=17 Oct 2011
Shane Robinson married Jacinta Helen Neher, daughter of Richard Allen Neher and Madelyn Belle Payne.
Walter F. Robinson1
M, #7505, b. circa 1905, d. May 1982
Last Edited=19 Jun 2020
Walter F. Robinson was born circa 1905 at Minnesota. He married Blanche Irene Anderson.1 Walter F. Robinson died in May 1982 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.
Children of Walter F. Robinson and Blanche Irene Anderson
- Richard Robinson1
- Joan Ann Robinson+1 b. 2 Jan 1933, d. 26 Jan 2016
Citations
- [S2415] Joan Ann (nee Robinson) McCarthy, Star-Tribune Newspaper Online, http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/120148/?fullname=joan-ann-(nee-robinson)-mccarthy, 29 jan 2016, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Star-Tribune Newspaper Online.
Mary Robley
F, #7807, b. 25 December 1868, d. 11 May 1944
Last Edited=7 May 2025
Mary Robley was born on 25 December 1868 at Iowa.1 She married Garrett Taylor Harn, son of John Thomas Harn and Harriet Melissa Sumner, in 1891. Mary Robley died on 11 May 1944 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 75.1 She was buried at Hill Crest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa.1
Children of Mary Robley and Garrett Taylor Harn
- Harriett Avis Harn b. 11 Feb 1893, d. 28 Oct 1986
- Marjorie E. Harn+ b. 8 Aug 1896, d. 15 Mar 1978
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Mary (Robley) Harn, Memorial ID 79138813,
Birth: 25 December 1868
Death: 11 May 1944, Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79138813/mary-harn: accessed May 7, 2025), memorial page for Mary Robley Harn (25 Dec 1868–11 May 1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 79138813, citing Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by rhondachelseabrent (contributor 47027837).
Parents
John W. Robley 1830–1900
Sarah E Gerrard Robley 1844–1902
Spouses
Garrett Taylor Harn 1866–1960 (m. 1891)
Siblings
Frank Gerrard Robley 1867–1935
Spencer Allen Robley 1877–1971
Bayard Taylor Robley 1879–1945
Children
Mrs Harriett Avis Harn Kurtzweil 1893–1986
Winnifred Grace Harn Hobson 1899–1962
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/300/79138813_1446077828.jpg,.
Martha Jane Rockhill
F, #3332, b. 18 October 1839, d. 9 October 1917
Last Edited=11 Apr 1999
Martha Jane Rockhill was born on 18 October 1839 at Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio.1 She married Franklin Rupel, son of Peter Rupel and Christina Shumaker, on 26 November 1863 at Portage Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 Martha Jane Rockhill died on 9 October 1917 at Indiana at age 77.1 Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 149,150.
Children of Martha Jane Rockhill and Franklin Rupel
- Charles Rupel+ b. 8 Jan 1865, d. 25 Feb 1944
- Ernest Burr Rupel+ b. 22 Oct 1866, d. 11 Sep 1945
- Nellie Pearl Rupel+ b. 8 Aug 1868, d. 24 Apr 1925
- Edith Rupel+ b. 9 May 1878, d. 29 Dec 1969
Citations
- [S29] Jim Coleman, "Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14", 1990 (Mishawaka, Indiana). Hereinafter cited as "John Coleman records."
- [S1325] Jack D. Ruple Sr., The Ruple Family in America and its Germanic heritage, pg 149, 150 (Little Rock, Arkansas: n.pub., c1988). Hereinafter cited as Ruple Family in America.
Anna F. Rockwell1
F, #5989, b. 11 November 1845, d. 1 February 1941
Last Edited=7 Jan 2026
Anna F. Rockwell was born on 11 November 1845 at Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2 She married Andrew B. Watson. Anna F. Rockwell died on 1 February 1941 at Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 95.2 She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.2
Children of Anna F. Rockwell and Andrew B. Watson
- Emma Frances Watson b. 1864, d. 1954
- Lenora E. Watson+ b. 5 Sep 1868, d. 5 Nov 1905
Citations
- (according to Emma's Marriage Certificate to Robert Levi Harn.)
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Anna F (Rockwell) Watson, Memorial ID 288957737,
Birth: 11 November 1845, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: 1 February 1941, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/288957737/anna_f-watson: accessed January 7, 2026), memorial page for Anna F Rockwell Watson (11 Nov 1845–1 Feb 1941), Find a Grave Memorial ID 288957737, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Linda Everson Rutherford (contributor 49134100).
Spouses
Andrew B Watson 1835–1893
Children
Emma Frances Watson Ringer 1864–1954
Lenora E. Watson Harne 1868–1905
Anthy Bryson Watson 1877–1958
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2025/314/288957737_c6f712ff-db12-4cee-b141-2948daa12867.gif,.
Alonzo Rodebaugh
M, #9797
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
Alonzo Rodebaugh
M, #11603, b. 28 July 1874, d. 22 August 1942
Last Edited=9 Jul 2025
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-grandson of Jacob Ruple (Rupel)
Alonzo Rodebaugh was born on 28 July 1874 at Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1 He was the son of Brackson Rodebaugh and Mary Elizabeth Hamman. Alonzo Rodebaugh died on 22 August 1942 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 68.1 He was buried at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Alonzo Rodebaugh, Memorial ID 128469478,
Birth: 28 July 1874, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
Death: 22 August 1942, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
Burial: McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128469478/alonzo-rodebaugh: accessed July 9, 2025), memorial page for Alonzo Rodebaugh (28 Jul 1874–22 Aug 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 128469478, citing McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by DAVID RITTER (contributor 48240424).
Parents
Brackson Rodebaugh 1852–1917
Mary Elizabeth Hamman Kolberg 1854–1938
Spouses
Rose M Catey Rodebaugh 1879–1925 (m. 1896)
Losina Belle "Sina" Strine Hatfield Gardner 1869–1950 (m. 1928)
Eva May Hughbanks Rodebaugh 1885–1940 (m. 1937)
Siblings
Lulu Maud Rodebaugh Robinson 1886–1935
Children
Ethel Rodebaugh Rickey 1897–1972
Adria Ella Rodebaugh Clelland 1900–1984
Mary Wilma Rodebaugh Bunger Howk 1902–1986
Oral R. Rodebaugh Simmons 1906–1974
Howard Allen Rodebaugh 1913–1976
Half Siblings
Ann Eliza Kolberg Hess 1878–1933
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2023/59/128469478_9dd1832d-10ed-4e49-939f-5a820b4a2cdc.jpeg,.
Brackson Rodebaugh
M, #11602, b. 3 January 1852, d. 16 September 1917
Last Edited=9 Jul 2025
Brackson Rodebaugh was born on 3 January 1852.1 He married Mary Elizabeth Hamman, daughter of John D. Hamman and Abigail McClintic. Brackson Rodebaugh died on 16 September 1917 at age 65.1 He was buried at Salem Cemetery, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.1
Child of Brackson Rodebaugh and Mary Elizabeth Hamman
- Alonzo Rodebaugh b. 28 Jul 1874, d. 22 Aug 1942
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Brackson Rodebaugh, Memorial ID 191938068,
Birth: 3 January 1852
Death: 16 September 1917
Burial: Salem Cemetery, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191938068/brackson-rodebaugh: accessed July 9, 2025), memorial page for Brackson Rodebaugh (3 Jan 1852–16 Sep 1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID 191938068, citing Salem Cemetery, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Harry Osborn (contributor 48796331).
Spouses
Mary Elizabeth Hamman Kolberg 1854–1938
Children
Alonzo Rodebaugh 1874–1942
Lulu Maud Rodebaugh Robinson 1886–1935,.
Mary J. Rodebaugh
F, #9798
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
Samuel Rodebaugh
M, #9796
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
Children of Samuel Rodebaugh and Ann Bowman
Citations
- [S2803] All OF ONE BLOOD - GATHERING OF THE BOWMAN CLAN, The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Newspapers.com, 03 Sep 1896, 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.
Hannah Rodriquez
F, #10440
Last Edited=17 Sep 2024
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
11th great-granddaughter of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
Joshua Rodriquez
M, #10438
Last Edited=17 Sep 2024
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
9th great-grandson of Francis (1) Purdy
11th great-grandson of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
Alice Hanson Rogers
F, #8590, b. 23 February 1888, d. 24 June 1922
Last Edited=18 Jun 2024
Alice Hanson Rogers was born on 23 February 1888 at Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. She married Lee Earl Ellsworth, son of Frederick Augustus Ellsworth and Carrie Elizabeth Jacobs, on 22 February 1911 at Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Alice Hanson Rogers died on 24 June 1922 at Massachusetts at age 34. She was buried at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.1
Children of Alice Hanson Rogers and Lee Earl Ellsworth
- Evelyn Ellsworth+ b. 20 Dec 1911, d. 12 Jan 1992
- Frederick Earl Ellsworth b. 9 Mar 1914
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Alice Ellsworth, Memorial ID 208979589,
Birth: 23 February 1888
Death: 24 June 1922
Burial: Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 17 February 2021), memorial page for Alice Ellsworth (23 Feb 1888–24 Jun 1922), Find a Grave Memorial no. 208979589, citing Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by S. Antar (contributor 47753344).,.
Patience Rogers1
F, #5385, b. 1756
Last Edited=19 Sep 2006
Child of Patience Rogers and Joshua Buffum
- Eunice Buffum1 b. 1797
Citations
- [S1725] Duran Paul Perkins, GEDCOM, 17 Jul 2006, Philadelphia, PA.
Myrtle Barbara Rohn1
F, #1510, b. 27 November 1897, d. 18 November 1979
Last Edited=30 Dec 2025
Myrtle Barbara Rohn was born on 27 November 1897 at Beardstown, Cass Co., Illinois.2 She married Elmer Levi Harn, son of Stephen Adrian Harn and Mary Etta Blodgett, on 29 July 1916 at Frederick, Schuyler Co., Illinois. Myrtle Barbara Rohn died on 18 November 1979 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at age 81.2 She was buried at Beardstown City Cemetery, Beardstown, Cass Co., Illinois.2
Children of Myrtle Barbara Rohn and Elmer Levi Harn
- William Adrian Harn b. 27 Aug 1918, d. 16 Feb 1920
- Pearl Annetta Harn b. 7 Nov 1919, d. 3 Jul 1980
- Ruby Mae Harn b. 2 May 1921, d. 1934
- Melvin Levi Harn b. 2 Nov 1922, d. 21 Aug 1992
- Doris Evelyn Harn b. 18 Sep 1924, d. 2 Jan 1925
- Mildred Harn b. 7 May 1926, d. c 2001
- Elmer J. Harn Jr. b. 2 Jul 1928, d. 5 Jun 2016
Citations
- [S946] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 37,41", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Myrtle Barbara (Rohn) Harn, Memorial ID 186013599,
Birth: 27 November 1897, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, USA
Death: 18 November 1979, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
Burial: Beardstown City Cemetery, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186013599/myrtle_barbara-harn: accessed December 30, 2025), memorial page for Myrtle Barbara Rohn Harn (27 Nov 1897–18 Nov 1979), Find a Grave Memorial ID 186013599, citing Beardstown City Cemetery, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by DogMama08 (contributor 47394092).
Parents
William Rohn 1855–1937
Anna Cornelia Mann Rohn 1860–1932
Spouses
Elmer Levi Harn 1894–1931 (m. 1916)
Siblings
Ethel Matilda Rohn Summers 1894–1952
Howard J "Smiley" Rohn 1896–1976
Children
William Adrian Harn 1918–1920
Pearl Annette Hearne Greene 1919–1980
Melvin Levi Harn 1922–1992
Doris Evalyn Harn 1924–1925
Half Siblings
Edwin Rohn 1878–1947
Anna Rozena Rohn Mallicoat Abney 1880–1945,.
David Rohrer
M, #9799
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
David Rohrer married Elizabeth Bowman, daughter of Jacob Bowman and Elizabeth (?), on 27 March 1835.1
Children of David Rohrer and Elizabeth Bowman
Citations
- [S2803] All OF ONE BLOOD - GATHERING OF THE BOWMAN CLAN, The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, Newspapers.com, 03 Sep 1896, 5. Hereinafter cited as The South Bend Tribune.
Elden Van Sykel Rohrer
M, #2665, b. 29 July 1896, d. 19 April 1981
Last Edited=23 Dec 2025
Elden Van Sykel Rohrer was born on 29 July 1896 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.1,2 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 84.1,2 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 1.1,2
Children of Elden Van Sykel Rohrer and Alta Elizabeth Harn
- Wilda Madeline Rohrer+ b. 6 Feb 1917, d. 28 Oct 2008
- Kenneth Wilbur Rohrer b. 20 Sep 1918, d. 17 Feb 2010
- Melba Allean Rohrer+ b. 22 Dec 1920, d. 1 Aug 1983
- Wanda Maxine Rohrer+ b. 20 Jan 1923, d. 16 Jul 2016
- Howard Henry Rohrer b. 19 May 1925, d. 16 Jul 2019
Citations
- [S1177] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number 3Q6B-TW"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as "AFN."
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Elden V. Rohrer, Memorial ID 33446847,
Birth: 29 July 1896, Canton Township, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death: 26 April 1981, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Burial: White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33446847/elden_v-rohrer: accessed December 23, 2025), memorial page for Elden V. Rohrer (29 Jul 1896–26 Apr 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33446847, citing White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Little Junior (contributor 48688943).
Parents
Henry H Rohrer 1868–1919
Margaret B Van Syckel Rohrer 1871–1939
Spouses
Alta E. Harn Rohrer 1898–1988 (m. 1917)
Siblings
Nina Rohrer Everts 1892–1965
Ruth R Rohrer Latimer 1898–1969
Glen A Rohrer 1900–1971
Raymond C Rohrer 1902–1976
Dorothy Rohrer Rouch 1905–1983
Mary E Rohrer Courtney 1907–1996
Children
Wilda M Rohrer Brown 1917–2008
Kenneth W. Rohrer 1918–2010
Melba A Rohrer McGuire 1920–1983
Wanda Maxine Rohrer Dorich 1923–2016
Howard Henry "Hank" Rohrer 1925–2019
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2024/81/33446847_4016db9f-8236-465f-a206-7ae7b8f4ca8b.jpeg,.
Howard Henry Rohrer
M, #2673, b. 19 May 1925, d. 16 July 2019
Last Edited=23 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of John Hearn
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.4,5 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.6 He died on 16 July 2019 at Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 94.3
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.2
He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.3
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.2
He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.3
Citations
- [S1183] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number 79JN-08"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
- [S2559] Howard Henry “Hank” Rohrer, Canton Daily Ledger (Canton, Illinois), https://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20190719/howard-henry-hank-rohrer?rssfeed=true, 19 jul 2019, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Canton Daily Ledger (Canton, Illinois).
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Howard Henry “Hank” Rohrer, Memorial ID 201224407,
Birth: 19 May 1925, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death: 16 July 2019, Cuba, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201224407/howard_henry-rohrer: accessed December 23, 2025), memorial page for Howard Henry “Hank” Rohrer (19 May 1925–16 Jul 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 201224407, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Barbara Stein (contributor 47224390).
Parents
Elden V. Rohrer 1896–1981
Alta E. Harn Rohrer 1898–1988
Spouses
Shirley Joan Walraven Rohrer 1929–2016 (m. 1948)
Siblings
Wilda M Rohrer Brown 1917–2008
Kenneth W. Rohrer 1918–2010
Melba A Rohrer McGuire 1920–1983
Wanda Maxine Rohrer Dorich 1923–2016
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/219/201224407_a67a0725-c63c-4915-a84b-c0fc9cb65e78.jpeg,. - [S2366] Wilda M. Brown, The State Journal-Register (Illinois), https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30958371, 29 Oct 2008. Hereinafter cited as The State Journal-Register.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, Howard Henry “Hank” Rohrer, Memorial ID 201224407,.
- [S2428] Wanda Maxine Dorich, Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. Hereinafter cited as Oaks-Hines Funeral Home.
John Rohrer
M, #9800
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
Kenneth Wilbur Rohrer
M, #2669, b. 20 September 1918, d. 17 February 2010
Last Edited=23 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-grandson of John Hearn
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
Citations
- [S1179] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number 79JM-XX"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Kenneth W. Rohrer, Memorial ID 48369925,
Birth: 20 September 1918, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death: 17 February 2010, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Fulton County, Illinois
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48369925/kenneth_w-rohrer: accessed December 23, 2025), memorial page for Kenneth W. Rohrer (20 Sep 1918–17 Feb 2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 48369925, citing Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Sherry (contributor 47058649).
Parents
Elden V. Rohrer 1896–1981
Alta E. Harn Rohrer 1898–1988
Spouses
Maralee Gray Rohrer 1921–1999 (m. 1941)
Margaret E. Ingold Roberts 1920–2011 (m. 2001)
Siblings
Wilda M Rohrer Brown 1917–2008
Melba A Rohrer McGuire 1920–1983
Wanda Maxine Rohrer Dorich 1923–2016
Howard Henry "Hank" Rohrer 1925–2019
Children
Keith E. Rohrer 1946–2014
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2010/55/48369925_126712124783.jpg,. - [S2366] Wilda M. Brown, The State Journal-Register (Illinois), https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30958371, 29 Oct 2008. Hereinafter cited as The State Journal-Register.
Lydia Rohrer
F, #9802
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
Melba Allean Rohrer
F, #2670, b. 22 December 1920, d. 1 August 1983
Last Edited=23 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
Melba Allean Rohrer was born on 22 December 1920 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.1,2 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:
83-13186.2 She was buried at Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2
83-13186.2 She was buried at Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2
Children of Melba Allean Rohrer and Ernest Frederick McGuire
Citations
- [S1180] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number 3Q6B-QD"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as "AFN."
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Melba A (Rohrer) McGuire, Memorial ID 147175876,
Birth: 22 December 1920, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death: 1 August 1983, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Burial: Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147175876/melba_a-mcguire: accessed December 23, 2025), memorial page for Melba A Rohrer McGuire (22 Dec 1920–1 Aug 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 147175876, citing Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Steve McBride (contributor 46874415).
Parents
Elden V. Rohrer 1896–1981
Alta E. Harn Rohrer 1898–1988
Spouses
Ernest F McGuire 1922–2001 (m. 1944)
Siblings
Wilda M Rohrer Brown 1917–2008
Kenneth W. Rohrer 1918–2010
Wanda Maxine Rohrer Dorich 1923–2016
Howard Henry "Hank" Rohrer 1925–2019
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/150/UNCEM_1433011680992.JPG,.
Sarah Rohrer
F, #9801
Last Edited=3 Jan 2024
Wanda Maxine Rohrer
F, #2672, b. 20 January 1923, d. 16 July 2016
Last Edited=23 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
Wanda Maxine Rohrer was born on 20 January 1923 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.1,2 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.3 Wanda Maxine Rohrer lived in October 2008 at Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.3 She died on 16 July 2016 at Farmington Country Manor, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 93.4,2 She was buried at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.2
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.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.4
Children of Wanda Maxine Rohrer and Frank Dorich
Citations
- [S1182] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number 79JM-Z4"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Wanda Maxine (Rohrer) Dorich, Memorial ID 167130768,
Birth: 20 January 1923, Fairview, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death: 16 July 2016, Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Burial: White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167130768/wanda_maxine-dorich: accessed December 23, 2025), memorial page for Wanda Maxine Rohrer Dorich (20 Jan 1923–16 Jul 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 167130768, citing White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Constantine (contributor 47221898).
Parents
Elden V. Rohrer 1896–1981
Alta E. Harn Rohrer 1898–1988
Spouses
Frank Dorich 1919–2010 (m. 1944)
Siblings
Wilda M Rohrer Brown 1917–2008
Kenneth W. Rohrer 1918–2010
Melba A Rohrer McGuire 1920–1983
Howard Henry "Hank" Rohrer 1925–2019
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/51/167130768_7088e750-ffe6-43af-9a49-e73bd96bdf6b.png,. - [S2366] Wilda M. Brown, The State Journal-Register (Illinois), https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30958371, 29 Oct 2008. Hereinafter cited as The State Journal-Register.
- [S2428] Wanda Maxine Dorich, Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. Hereinafter cited as Oaks-Hines Funeral Home.
Wilda Madeline Rohrer
F, #2668, b. 6 February 1917, d. 28 October 2008
Last Edited=23 Dec 2025
- Relationships
- 5th cousin of Steven Harn Redman
4th great-granddaughter of John Hearn
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 Hubert 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
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
Children of Wilda Madeline Rohrer and Hubert Gordon Brown
- Jerry Brown3
- Sharon Brown3
- Judith Brown3
- Nancy Brown3
- Karen L. Brown3 b. 28 Oct 1944
Citations
- [S1178] Unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestral File Number 79JM-WR"; Ancestral File, 4.19 Family History Library, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Wilda M (Rohrer) Brown, Memorial ID 30958371,
Birth: 6 February 1917, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death: 28 October 2008, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30958371/wilda_m-brown: accessed December 23, 2025), memorial page for Wilda M Rohrer Brown (6 Feb 1917–28 Oct 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30958371, citing Bethel Cemetery, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by RhondaPattonWathen, Luke and Amy (contributor 46879360).
Parents
Elden V. Rohrer 1896–1981
Alta E. Harn Rohrer 1898–1988
Spouses
Hubert Gordon Brown 1918–1978
Siblings
Kenneth W. Rohrer 1918–2010
Melba A Rohrer McGuire 1920–1983
Wanda Maxine Rohrer Dorich 1923–2016
Howard Henry "Hank" Rohrer 1925–2019
Children
Karen L. Brown Fillingham 1944–2021
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/252/30958371_131570392198.jpg,. - [S2366] Wilda M. Brown, The State Journal-Register (Illinois), https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30958371, 29 Oct 2008. Hereinafter cited as The State Journal-Register.
Robert Rohricht
M, #11536
Last Edited=28 May 2025
Loreina Esther Roice
F, #12572, b. 18 November 1903, d. 11 July 1967
Last Edited=3 Jan 2026
Loreina Esther Roice was born on 18 November 1903 at Midvale, Washington Co., Idaho.1 She married Percy Randolph Noel, son of Tracy Charles Noel and Maria Toaplin, on 10 March 1927 at Pierce Co., Washington. Loreina Esther Roice died on 11 July 1967 at Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 63.1 She was buried at Zion Memorial Park, Canby, Clackamas Co., Oregon.1
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Loreina Esther (Roice) Noel, Memorial ID 146714086,
Birth: 18 November 1903, Midvale, Washington County, Idaho, USA
Death: 11 July 1967, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Burial: Zion Memorial Park, Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146714086/loreina_esther-noel: accessed January 3, 2026), memorial page for Loreina Esther Roice Noel (18 Nov 1903–11 Jul 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 146714086, citing Zion Memorial Park, Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Nathan Haines (contributor 46775496).
Parents
Anna B. Holiday 1881–1967
Spouses
Arthur M Keene 1891–1970 (m. 1922)
Percy R. Noel 1901–1981
Siblings
Milton Alvin Roice 1907–1961
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2017/207/146714086_1501184403.jpg,.