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     Josephine Lenor Young was born on 22 June 1904 at King Co., Washington. She was the daughter of William Reuben Young and Eva Della Bothell. Josephine Lenor Young married George Howard Sklenar, son of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek, on 27 February 1923 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington.¹ Josephine Lenor Young died on 5 September 1986 at Riverside, Okanogan Co., Washington, at age 82. Her Social Security Number was 535-05-8895, Social Security Death Index as born 22Jun1904 and died Sep1986.

     Lucy H. Young was born on 8 November 1832 at Batavia, Genesee Co., New York.² She married Emery Purdy, son of David Purdy and Elizabeth Ann Hopkins, on 4 December 1866. Lucy H. Young died on 4 March 1920 at Warsaw, Wyoming Co., New York, at age 87.² She was buried at Warsaw Cemetery, Warsaw, Wyoming Co., New York.²

     Male Young married Gertrude Huffman.

     Male Young married Joyce Ann Harn, daughter of Henry Thomas Harn and Doris Gertrude Johnson.

     Mary Young was the daughter of John A. Young and Hester Anne Davis. Mary Young lived at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana. She married M.G. Tindale.

     Thomas Dean Young was born on 4 September 1943 at St. Ignatius, Lake Co., Montana. He was the son of Thomas Marvin Young and Florence Gertrude Dupuis. Thomas Dean Young died on 27 August 2020 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 76.

     Thomas Marvin Young was born circa 1909 at Austin, Minnesota. He married Florence Gertrude Dupuis, daughter of Francis Cartillery Dupuis and Mary Marie Bell, on 12 August 1930 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. Thomas Marvin Young died on 22 August 2002 at Washington. He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.¹

     William Young was born on 3 July 1908 at Baltimore, Maryland.² He married Helen Verlinda Voigt, daughter of August Ferdinand Voigt and Marian Leitz.¹ William Young died on 8 September 1985 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 77.² He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.²

     William Reuben Young was born on 23 February 1880 at Canada.¹ He married Eva Della Bothell in 1901. William Reuben Young died on 23 August 1945 at Skagit Co., Washington, at age 65.¹ He was buried at Bothell Pioneer Cemetery, Bothell, King Co., Washington.¹

     Frederick Yungers was born at Germany.¹ He married Anna Conrad.¹

     Joan Barbara Yungers was born on 27 November 1932 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.² She was the daughter of Joseph Aloysious Yungers and Genevieve Perkins. Joan Barbara Yungers graduated in 1950 at Red Wing High School, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.³ She married Willard Melvin Steele, son of Elmer Fredolph Steele and Elvira Lohman, on 15 September 1955 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.

Following from The Red Wing Daily Republican Eagle newspaper, 19Sep1955, Monday, page 4.
Baskets of white, yellow and orchid chrysanthemums and candelabra decorated the altar of St. Joseph's Catholic church Friday evening at Miss Joan Barbara Yungers exchanged nuptial vows with Willard Melvin Steele. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Yungers, 1515 West Fourth street, and the groom's parents are Mrs. and Mrs. Elmer Steele of Hager City, Wis.
The Rev. Robert Dunn solemnized the double ring ceremony at 8 o'clock. The soloist was Donald Engeldinger and he was accompanied by Mrs. Donald Engeldinger who played a medley of organ music. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Mrs. Donald Knudsen of St. Louis Park. The flower girl was Anita Knudsen, also of St. Louis Park. Vernice Aslakson of Red Wing served as best man and the ushers were Donald Steele and Everett Peterson, also of Red Wing.
Floral patterned white lace over taffeta fashioned the bride's gown. A scoop neckline edged with scallops of lace completed the detail of the close fitting bodice and the bouffant skirt was finished with a sunburst of pleated nylon tulle. A crown of seed pearls caught her ballerina length veil and she wore a pearl necklace, a gift from the groom. Her flowers were Johanna Hill roses in a cascade bouquet.
Mrs. Knudsen chose a gown of mint green net over taffeta and her flowers were orchid pompons and yellow carnations in a semi-cascade arrangement. The flower girl, in a floor length dress of white net covered taffeta, carried a basket of yellow carnations and white pompoms. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Yungers selected a navy blue flock with which she wore pink accessories. The mother of the groom, in a grey dress, wore black accessories. They both had shoulder corsages of pink garnet roses. Following the nuptials 200 guests attended the reception held at St. Joseph's school hall. The serving tables were arranged with bouquets of white, yellow and orchid 'mums.
Mrs. Theodore Poncelet assisted by Mrs. George Fellman presided at the coffee table and Mrs. Howard Perkins served the bridal cake. Attending the guest book was Mrs. Ronald Anderson while Mrs. Harry Jacobson and Mrs. Darrell Johnson cared for the gifts. Others assisting were Miss Marianne Florine, Mrs. Willard Miller, Mrs. Vernice Aslakson, Mrs. Donald Steele and Mrs. Everett Peterson.
The newlyweds are now on a wedding trip to the Black Hills. For travel the bride chose a charcoal and pink tweed suit. Her accessories were black and she wore a corsage of pink garnet roses. After September 25 the couple will be at home at 1703 1/2 West Fifth street. Both the bride and her husband graduated from the Red Wing high school. The new Mrs. Steele is employed at the office of the Red Wing Pottery and the groom is employed at the American Rock Wool company. Guests attended the wedding from Minneapolis, Goodhue, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Ellsworth, Wis., and North Dakota. Talked to Joan in April 1994, said had 9 grandchildren. Letter mailed to Joan at her Red Wing address on 20Feb1994. Joan Barbara Yungers lived in 2004 at 1738 W. 6th, Red Wing, MN.

Joan Steele
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joan Barbara Steele (Yungers), at the age of 82, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, passed away Feb. 17, in the Red Wing Healthcare Center's Memory Unit.

She was born and raised in Red Wing where she attended Red Wing High School, graduating in 1950. After graduation, she worked at the Red Wing Pottery and married the love of her life, Willard Melvin Steele in 1955. They raised four lovely daughters, Pam (Jeff) Hawkenson, Pat (Lee) Million, Peggy (Scott) Danielson, all of Red Wing, and Lynne (Gary) Stark of Estes Park, Colo. Her grandchildren are Eric (Maggie) Hawkenson, Jennifer (Nick) Jacobsen, Porter (Alli) Million, Kelsy (Craig) Pearson, Tommy (Katie) Danielson, Graham (Kristen) Danielson, and Cameron, Alicia, Kyra, and Tanner Stark, and Joan had ten wonderful great-grandchildren.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Genevive Yungers (Perkins); and one great-grandchild.

She became a stay at home mother while her girls grew up and she was involved in all their activities. She was a remarkable role model for family and friends. She was a very active member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She later , worked in the OT Dept at the Red Wing Healthcare Center and Hi-Park.

Joan enjoyed camping, playing games, pontoon rides and sunsets at Prairie Lake Campground in Grand Rapids, Minn. Everyone knew her for kindness and the ability to reach out to others. She will always be remembered for her gentle tenderness and sweet smile.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at St Joseph's Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Services and Red Wing Healthcare Center (Alzheimer's Unit).

Obituary and photo from Red Wing Republican Eagle, Feb. 17, 2015.³


She died on 17 February 2015 at Red Wing Healthcare Center's Memory Unit, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 82.³ She was cremated.

     Joseph Aloysious Yungers was born on 20 October 1896 at Belvidere, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^2,3 Joseph Aloysious Yungers was a Garage Mechanic. He was the son of Nicholas John Yungers and Mary Ann Steichen. Joseph Aloysious Yungers married Genevieve Perkins, daughter of Alfred H. Perkins and Jennie W. Purdy, on 5 November 1926 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.⁴ Joseph Aloysious Yungers lived in 1959 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. He died on 26 October 1976 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 80.^5,3 Joseph's Birth Record has father as Nicholas Youngers. Joseph's Death Record has father as Nicholas Yungers. His Social Security Number was 468-20-6136 issued in Minnesota, Social Security Death Index (b- 20Oct1896 d-Oct1976 Red Wing). He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.³

     Nicholas John Yungers was born on 15 October 1854 at Port Washington, Ozaukee Co., Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Frederick Yungers and Anna Conrad.¹ Nicholas John Yungers was a farmer.¹ He married Mary Ann Steichen. The cause of death was His death certificate stated "...had a corn on foot which he cut off with a knife by himself, starting infection of corn and later of foot, finally developing Septicemia".¹ Nicholas John Yungers died on 20 April 1930 at Belvidere Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 75.¹ He was buried on 22 April 1930 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹

     Janet Yungmann married Rev. Thomas Montgomery.¹

     Rebecca Rose Marie Zahratka married Stephen Arnold Vrzal, son of Harry Stephen Vrzal and Irene P. Fehlandt, on 30 August 1964 at Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Rebecca Rose Marie Zahratka and Stephen Arnold Vrzal were divorced on 21 January 1971 at Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹

     Lived in Walkerton, Indiana in 1880, according to above book. Anna Zahrt was born in September 1861 at Indiana. She was the daughter of William Zahrt and female (?) Anna Zahrt married Arvard Bion Rupel, son of Jacob Ruple and Sarah Henry, on 12 April 1880 at Indiana.¹ Anna Zahrt died after 1940.

     William Zahrt married female (?) History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1880, page 746.

     Amber Jo Zak is the daughter of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.¹ Amber Jo Zak married Aaron Wolters.

     Heather Lynn Zak is the daughter of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.¹ Heather Lynn Zak married male Hines.

     Joseph Lee Zak married Debra Lynn Richards, daughter of Dennis Le Roy Richards and Dorene Marie Loverink, on 11 June 1983 at Steele Co., Minnesota.¹

     Justin Lee Zak married Ashley (?) Justin Lee Zak is the son of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.¹

     Althea Marie Zarembinski is the daughter of Richard Roy Zarembinski and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Althea Marie Zarembinski married Myron John Yantzer on 23 September 1972 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota.

     Cynthia Rose Zarembinski is the daughter of Richard Roy Zarembinski and Dorothy Mae Nestaval.

     Daniel Robert Zarembinski married Sandra Gail Knudson, daughter of Edward Wayne Knudson and Jacquelyn Gail Jones, on 4 May 1996 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota; Certificate Number:      9590214.

     Joy Ann Zarembinski is the daughter of Russell Conrad Carpenter Jr. and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Joy Ann Zarembinski married male Wall.

     Nicholas Edward Zarembinski is the son of Daniel Robert Zarembinski and Sandra Gail Knudson.

     Phillip A. Zarembinski was born on 8 December 1887 at Minnesota. He married Stella Katherine Holasz on 6 May 1913 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Phillip A. Zarembinski died on 30 September 1955 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 67.

     Phyllis Mary Zarembinski is the daughter of Richard Roy Zarembinski and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Phyllis Mary Zarembinski married Jeffrey Thomas Seeger.

     Richard Roy Zarembinski was born on 3 September 1925 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of Phillip A. Zarembinski and Stella Katherine Holasz. Richard Roy Zarembinski married Dorothy Mae Nestaval, daughter of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta, on 23 September 1950 at Milbank, Grant Co., South Dakota.² Richard Roy Zarembinski died on 24 September 1983 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 58.³

R. Zarembinski
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Services were held Thursday in Prescott for Richard R. Zarembinski, 58, formerly of Mandan, N.D., who died of an apparent heart attack Sept. 24 at his home in Prescott.
He was born Sept. 3, 1925, in St. Paul, Minn. He served in the U.S. Navy, married Dorothy Nestaval, Sept. 23, 1950, in Milbank, S.D., and lived in St. Paul before they moved to Mandan in 1968. He worked for Burlington Northern for 33 years before he retired in 1981. They moved to Prescott that year.
Mr. Zarembinski is survived by his wife; four daughters, Joy Wall, Farmington, N.M., Phyllis Seeger, St. Paul, Cynthia, Denver, and Althea Yantzer, Mandan; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, George, Seattle; and Jerome, St. Paul.
The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota)
Sat, Oct 01, 1983 -Page 18.²


The cause of death was heart aneurysm.

     Tina Zeiger married Herman Freehauf.