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     Floyd Clarence Beckelhymer was born on 15 April 1909 at Bardolph, McDonough Co., Illinois.¹ He married Lula M. Morgan, daughter of Harvey Ferdinand Morgan and Mary Ellen Jenkins, in 1943. Floyd Clarence Beckelhymer died on 14 November 1990 at Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 81.¹ He was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, McDonough Co., Illinois.¹

     Leah Gwynn Beckett was born on 12 March 1895 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.¹ She married Charles Corbet, son of Burk Corbet and Sara E. Ingraham, in 1917. Leah Gwynn Beckett died on 21 August 1970 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 75.¹ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., California.¹

     Jonathon Edward Beckius married Lisa Ann Kline, daughter of Robert James Kline and Linda Ann Ness, on 26 August 1989.¹

     Julia Marie Beckius is the daughter of Jonathon Edward Beckius and Lisa Ann Kline.¹

     Megan Ann Beckius is the daughter of Jonathon Edward Beckius and Lisa Ann Kline.¹

     Zachory Gerald Beckius is the son of Jonathon Edward Beckius and Lisa Ann Kline.¹

     Jamie Lynn Beckness married Gregory Lyle Swearingen, son of Gary Lyle Swearingen and Denise Marie Richards, on 3 October 2014 at Dakota Co., Minnesota.

     Jack Dean Beecher was born on 21 June 1934 at Williston, Williams Co., North Dakota.¹ He married Polly Ann Dailey on 10 October 1953 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington. Jack Dean Beecher and Polly Ann Dailey were divorced on 14 September 1973 at Clark Co., Washington, Grounds listed were Cruel treatment and personal indignities rendering life burdensome.² Jack Dean Beecher married Leslie Jeanne Brooke, daughter of Reid Jenkins Brooke and Betty Lou Pauline Fleenor, on 12 January 1975 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.^3,4 Jack Dean Beecher died on 16 October 2001 at Vaughn, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 67.^1,3 He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.¹

Divorce Complaints Filed In Superior Court:
Polly Ann Beecher vs. Jack Dean Beecher, Plaintiff seeks custody of child, $40 per month support, division of personal effects.
The Columbian Newspaper, Vancouver, Washington, 6 December 1956, page 36.


He lived between 1984 and 2001 at Vaughn, Pierce Co., Washington.

Jack D. Beecher
Vaughn, Wash.

Former Vancouver resident Jack D. Beecher died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, in Vaughn. He was 66. Mr. Beecher, a home builder, enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and baseball.
He was born June 21, 1934, in Bemidji, Minn., and lived in Vancouver before moving to Vaughn 17 years ago.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Leslie, at home; his stepfather, Johnny Patterson of Vancouver; two daughters, Michelle Beecher of Estacada, Ore., and Lora Yates of Lincoln, Kan; three sons. Bill of Portland, Anthony of Vancouver and Gregg of Cortez, Colo; one sister, Sharon Patterson of Vancouver; and 12 grandchildren. A funeral will begin at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel.
The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington)
Fri, Oct 19, 2001 ·Page 22.³




His obituary, was only place had seen listed him as born in Bemidji, Minn., other records listed Williston, North Dakota.

     Walter William Beecker was born on 24 August 1901 at Jersey Co., Illinois.¹ He married Lavera H. Duckworth, daughter of Arch E. Duckworth and Grace Alma Warfel. Walter William Beecker died on 8 October 1970 at age 69.¹ He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Illinois, No marker found.¹

     Anita Lynn Beeman married Dennis Lane Freehauf, son of Harold L. Freehauf and Eleanor Esther Monhaut, on 5 March 1988 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

     Emerson Beery is the son of Matt Beery and Kari Patricia Springer.¹

     Matt Beery married Kari Patricia Springer, daughter of Robert Eugene Springer and Margaret Raines Page.¹

     Olivia Beery is the daughter of Matt Beery and Kari Patricia Springer.¹

     Thomas Quinn Beesley married Helen Mildred Morse, daughter of Hobart Abel Morse and Elizabeth Dorwin, on 27 April 1926 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.¹ Thomas Quinn Beesley and Helen Mildred Morse were divorced before 1940. Thomas Quinn Beesley lived in October 1926 at 45 East Elm St., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.

     Betty A. Behm was born on 20 August 1924 at New Bremen, Auglaize Co., Ohio.¹ She married Marvin B. Kishler, son of Willis J. Kishler and Mary A. Clover, on 20 October 1945. Betty A. Behm died on 29 March 2003 at St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, Auglaize Co., Ohio.¹ She graduated in 1942 at New Bremen High School, New Bremen, Auglaize Co., Ohio.

     Christopher Lawrence Behm was born on 24 March 1961 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. Christopher Lawrence Behm died on 6 January 2014 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 52.² He was buried at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.² He graduated in 1979 at Mason City High School, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.²

Following obituary in Global Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) Newspaper online on 09Jan2014:

Christopher 'Chops' Behm

CHARLES CITY
Christopher "Chops" L. Behm, 52, of Charles City and formerly of Mason City, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
A funeral service for Chris will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with Pastor Paul Schaefer from the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

A visitation with a public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the funeral home.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Chris' name in care of his family.

Christopher Lawrence Behm, son of John and Mary Lou (Graner) Behm, was born March 24, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa. Chris attended Mason City High School and graduated with the Class of 1979. During his high school career, Chris was active in football for four years, winning the State Championship in 1978.
Following his high school education, Chris had several jobs and was active in the Mason City High School football program, coaching for over 10 years. Chris later worked in the automotive business as a salesman for over 20 years, selling Ford vehicles and later worked at Pritchard Family Auto Stores in Mason City until the time of his death.

Chris was never hesitant in dropping a dollar bill in a slot machine at local casinos. He enjoyed watching sports, riding bike and loved his family. Chris was a genuine man who silently gave his heart to many in the Mason City community.

Chris is survived by his parents, John Sr. and Mary Lou Behm, Mason City; brothers, John (Diane) Behm Jr., Des Moines, Tim (Charlotte Clark) Behm, Mason City, and Scott (Leslie) Behm, Mason City; nieces, Kelli Behm, Chicago, Ill., Tori Behm, Des Moines, Mary Behm, Minneapolis, Minn., Sarah Behm, Mason City, and Cassie and Sydney Behm, both of Naples, Fla; aunts, Shirley Behm, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Millie (Norm) Mondahl, Harrison, Alaska, Patricia (Larry) Syzmecek, Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Joan (Joe) Evans, Mason City; his coach and good friend, Ed Lenius, Mason City, along with several cousins and many of his loyal customers who he considered family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, uncles, Donald Behm, Jack Graner, Lewis Graner, and his aunt, Barb Alitz

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, IA; 641-423-2372.³

     John Wesley Behm Jr. is the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. John Wesley Behm Jr. married Diane (?)

     John Wesley Behm Sr. was born on 28 October 1936 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 He married Mary Louise Graner, daughter of Lewis Ferdinand Graner and Frances Mary Seiz, on 2 April 1955 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^4,3 John Wesley Behm Sr. died on 7 March 2021 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 84.^2,3 He was buried on 20 March 2021 at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^2,3 He graduated in 1954 at Mason City High School, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.³ He began military service in October 1954.³ He ended military service in July 1957.³ He lived in April 1994 at 16232 330th St., Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.

John W. Behm Sr.

John W. Behm, Sr., 84, of Mason City, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 while on vacation.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City with Pastor Paul Schaefer of the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will follow in Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

John's family will greet relatives and friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in John's honor to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association.

Born and raised in Mason City, John Wesley Behm was born on October 28, 1936 to Lawrence and Helen (Stoeber) Behm. He attended Mason City High School, graduating among the class of 1954 before enlisting in the United States Army. John faithfully served his country from October of 1954 through July of 1957 when he received his honorable discharge from Fort Lewis Washington.

On April 2, 1955, while serving in the Army, John was united in marriage to Mary Lou Graner in Silver Spring, Maryland. Together they would be blessed with four sons and 63 years of marriage.

John was well known in the area for his long tenure in auto sales. For over forty years John worked for Lafrenz Ford in Mason City before finishing his career with Pritchard's in Clear Lake. John was blessed to work alongside his sons for a number of years; 45 years, 40 years, and 20 years with Tim, Scott, and Chris, respectively.

John enjoyed shooting the breeze with friends and spending time on the family farm where he always seemed to keep busy. He was a devoted father and grandfather and together he and Mary Lou spent countless hours attending their grandchildren's athletic events throughout the years.

Those grateful in sharing in his life are children, John (Diane) Behm, Jr., Des Moines, Timothy (Charlotte) Behm, Mason City, and Scott (Leslie) Behm, Mason City; granddaughters, Mary Behm, Mason City, Kelli Christian, Chicago, Sarah (Garrett) Black, Mason City, Cassie Behm, Boca Raton, FL, Tori (Kaleb Carstarphen) Behm, Indianola, and Sydney Behm, Boca Raton, FL; grandson, Christopher Platts, Fairmont; great grandchildren, George Christopher Black, Vivian Platts, Evelyn Ann Black and Cameron Carstarphen; and in laws, Shirley Behm, Mildred "Millie" (Norman) Mondahl, Patricia "Pat" (Larry) Syzmeczek, Joan Evans (special friend Joe Ricketts), John Alitz, and Cheryl Graner; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Helen; wife, Mary Lou; son, Christopher "Chops" Behm; father and mother in law, Lewis and Frances Graner; brother, Donald Behm; and nephew, Matthew Syzmeczek.

Cemetery Details: Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, 1224 South Washington, Mason City, IA
https://www.colonialchapels.com/obituaries/John-W-Behm-Sr?obId=32724029.³


He lived in February 2019 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^5,4

     Scott Michael Behm is the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. Scott Michael Behm married Leslie (?)

     Timothy Lewis Behm is the son of John Wesley Behm Sr. and Mary Louise Graner. Timothy Lewis Behm married Charlotte Clark.

     Augusta Amelia Behrend was born on 27 September 1846 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.¹ She married Friedrich Luchau on 7 January 1867.¹ Augusta Amelia Behrend died on 21 April 1931 at Dent, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dent, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota.¹

     David Beier married Mary Tutor, daughter of Gerald Tutor and Betty Duckworth.

     Jessica Belden is the daughter of Richard Belden and Diane Withers.¹

     Richard Belden married Diane Withers, daughter of Peter Craig Withers Sr. and Sonya Ellis Sells.¹

     Stephen Belden is the son of Richard Belden and Diane Withers.¹

     Jane Belin was born on 26 May 1927.¹ She married James Westley Harn Sr., son of Abraham Wesley Harn and Edith Ellen Ambrose, circa 1947. Jane Belin died on 14 January 2016 at age 88.¹ She was buried at Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery, Fort Moore, Muscogee Co., Georgia.¹ She lived in November 2004 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.²

     Allen James Bell was born on 24 September 1895 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.¹ He married Letha Penelope Clow, daughter of John Arthur Clow and Hattie B. Harn, on 23 April 1927 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington. Allen James Bell married Letha Penelope Clow, daughter of John Arthur Clow and Hattie B. Harn, on 18 October 1951 at Pasco, Franklin Co., Washington. Allen James Bell died on 17 July 1966 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Section O, Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana.¹

     Delores Bell married Eugene Albert Kimker on 3 May 2009.

     Katherine Bell was born on 2 September 1881 at Steuben Co., New York.¹ She married Edward Vent circa 1904. Katherine Bell died on 8 August 1969 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, at age 87; Certificate:
025218.¹ She was buried at Two Lakes Cemetery, Phillips, Price Co., Wisconsin.¹

     Mary Marie Bell was born on 26 December 1887 at Ronan, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of William M. Bell Sr. and Rosalie Margaret Morigeau. Mary Marie Bell married Francis Cartillery Dupuis, son of Camille Dupuis and Philomine Augusta Finley, on 8 May 1904 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. Mary Marie Bell married John Francis Vidmar. Mary Marie Bell died on 1 April 1953 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 65.¹ She was buried at Pleasant View Cemetery, St. Ignatius, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She lived in March 1946 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana.