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     John Tracey was born on 1 July 1822 at Ireland.¹ He married Eleanor Paxmax. John Tracey died on 4 March 1876 at age 53.¹ He was buried at St. Marys Cemetery, Newry, Freeborn Co., Minnesota.¹ John Tracy enlisted at the age of 36. He served in Co C 2nd MN Cavalry.

     John Michael Tracey was born circa 1848 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of John Tracey and Eleanor Paxmax. John Michael Tracey was baptized on 9 July 1848 at Illinois. He married Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy, daughter of John McCarthy and Saraphine Sheehy, on 8 September 1877 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota; Marriage Record shows name as Bridgette Tracy.² John Michael Tracey died before 1911 at Minnesota. In April 1910 John Michael Tracey was a Bookkeeper.
Most records show name as TRACEY rather than TRACY.

     John Thomas Tracey was born on 9 January 1924 at Circle, McCone, Montana. He was the son of Bernard Stanislaus Tracey and Letha Ellen Payne. John Thomas Tracey died on 17 March 1926 at Coram, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 2.

     Kathleen Audrey Tracey is the daughter of Everett Stanley Tracey and Adela Garcia. Kathleen Audrey Tracey married Micheal Phillip Soran on 28 December 1968 at Medford, Jackson, Oregon.¹ Kathleen Audrey Tracey and Micheal Phillip Soran were divorced on 6 August 1990 at Yakima Co., Washington.

     Kelly Marie Tracey was born on 6 April 1958 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. She was the daughter of Darrell Leroy Tracey and Mary Louise Mack. Kelly Marie Tracey died on 20 January 2025 at Napa Co., California, at age 66.¹

Kelly Tracey 1958 - 2025

Kelly Marie Tracey passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2025. She loved spending time with family, friends and animals (especially dogs) and heading out on road trips.Kelly was born in Portland, Oregon on June 4, 1958, and lived in various areas of California before settling in Napa in 1988.She is survived and will be missed by her mother Mary Lou Tracey, siblings Paula Wild, Doug Tracey and Kim Tracey, her aunt Cora Lee Mack, niece, Katie Hall and nephew, Ian Hall, as well as many friends and former co-workers.Kelly dedicated her life to animal care and welfare. She served as Animal Control Officer for Napa County for four years and, in 1991, became Shelter Supervisor for the Napa Valley Animal Shelter where she worked for 33 years until her retirement in early 2025. In that position, she went above and beyond to ensure that animals received the care and compassion they needed, as well as good homes to move on to.At age 66, Kelly's last big road trip to whatever comes next was unexpected, but her spirit will live on in the memories of all who knew her.No memorial by request. In lieu of flowers donations in Kelly's name can be made to the Friends of the Napa County Animal Shelter or the Napa Humane Society, Kelly Tracey.

Published by Napa Valley Register from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2025.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/napavalleyregister/name/kelly-tracey-obituary?id=57644744.¹

     Kim Tracey is the daughter of Darrell Leroy Tracey and Mary Louise Mack.

     LaVonne Gail Tracey was born on 11 July 1926 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Thomas Tracey and Andrea Hansen Rasmussen. LaVonne Gail Tracey married Gilbert Albert Nielsen on 11 July 1949 at Cherokee, Cherokee Co., Iowa.¹ LaVonne Gail Tracey died on 25 September 2010 at Cherokee Villa Nursing and Rehab Center, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., Iowa, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., Iowa.¹ She graduated in 1944 at Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota. LaVonne Gail Tracey was a member of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She lived in August 1967 at Cleghorn, Iowa.²

LaVonne G. Nielsen

CHEROKEE, Iowa -- LaVonne G. Nielsen, 84, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Cherokee Villa Nursing and Rehab Center.

Memorial services were Saturday at The Community of Christ on Clark Street in Cherokee. The High Priest David Ettinger will officiate. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

LaVonne was born July 11, 1926, in Minneapolis, to Charles and Andrea (Rasmussen) Tracey. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, in 1944 and then graduated from Graceland College at Lamoni, Iowa, in 1946. She was the first secretary of the United Christian Youth Council, the new youth organization of the now World Council of Churches. LaVonne was employed as the secretary in the group department of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company until her marriage to Gilbert Nielsen on July 11, 1949, in Cherokee, Iowa. The couple farmed in Tilden Township south of Cleghorn, Iowa, for many years, retiring and moving to Cherokee in 1988.
LaVonne became a farm housewife, which she enjoyed and in their off time rode motorcycles. In later years, she provided a mending service from her home as well as sewing clothing and hats made from the original grain bags. She also enjoyed making quilts for her children and grandchildren.

She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, now known as The Community of Christ, where she was an ordained teacher, and pianist. She belonged to the Cherokee Villa Auxiliary, the Northwest Chapter of the Sanford Museum Archaeology Society, and the Cherokee Ridgerunners, where she demonstrated the art of spinning wool.
She is survived by her four children, David Nielsen and his wife, Nancy of Quimby, Iowa, Dan Nielsen and his wife, Shirley of Torrance, Calif., Tom Nielsen and his wife, Pam of Cherokee, and Nadine Holbert of Rosenberg, Texas; seven grandchildren, Kent (Sophia) Nielsen, Ginger (Frankie) Knight, Wade (Cindy) Nielsen, T.J. Nielsen, Jason Nielsen, Andrea Holbert, Alexandra Holbert; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; also many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert on Aug. 8, 1992; a grandson, Jamie Nielsen; and two brothers, Everett and Donald Tracey.

https://www.boothbyfuneral.com/obituaries/lavonne-nielsen.


She graduated in 1946 at Graceland College, Lamoni, Decatur Co., Iowa.

     Marjorie Bernice Tracey was born on 28 March 1922 at Weldon, McCone Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Stanislaus Tracey and Letha Ellen Payne. Marjorie Bernice Tracey married Lewis Lee Kollenborn, son of Charles Edward Kollenborn and Mary Elmina Swift, on 20 July 1941 at Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana. Marjorie Bernice Tracey died on 3 September 1984 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 62.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls, Flathead Co., Montana.¹ She lived in May 1970 at Columbia Falls, Flathead Co., Montana.²

     Mary Dorothy Tracey was born on 18 October 1918 at Weldon, McCone Co., Montana.^1,2 She was born circa 1918 at Montana CENSUS: 1920 MT, McCone Co., E.D. 148, pg 9723. She was the daughter of Bernard Stanislaus Tracey and Letha Ellen Payne. Mary Dorothy Tracey married Wallace Carl Marsonette on 8 September 1939 at Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana.^3,2 Mary Dorothy Tracey married Dale Wayne Taylor in 1968.² Mary Dorothy Tracey married William Thomas Draper in 1988.² Mary Dorothy Tracey married Joseph Elias Basha on 7 June 1997.² Mary Dorothy Tracey died on 25 December 2012 at Springfield, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 94.^2,4 She was buried at Maplewood Pioneer Cemetery, Molalla, Clackamas Co., Oregon, SEC C BLK 21 PLOT 16c.⁴ She lived in May 1970 at Taylor, Oregon.⁵

Following is her obituary:

Mary Dorothy (Tracey) Marsonette Basha
October 18, 1918 December 25, 2012

SPRINGFIELD Dorothy Tracey, 94, was born on October 18, 1918 as the fourth child of Bernard and Letha Tracey on homestead land near Weldon, Dawson County, Mont. When she was about seven years old, her family moved by train to a two-room cabin near Coram, Mont, where she was able to attend school. Dorothy loved the beautiful, care-free days of life on the prairie where she developed a real passion and appreciation of nature. Throughout her life she enjoyed studying plants, rocks and birds. She loved to take walks in the forest and on the beach to observe sea life. The Tracey family moved to Columbia Falls, Mont., when Dorothy was a teenager and graduated from high school at St. Matthews School in nearby Kalispell. She and Wallace Marsonette were married in Whitefish, Mont., on September 8, 1939 and moved to Chinook, Mont. While living in Chinook they had nine children. In 1959 the family moved to Scotts Mills. Sadly, in 1963 Wallace passed away. Dorothy married Dale Taylor in 1968 and she and the younger children moved to Dale's home in Springfield where they started a fuchsia and geranium nursery. Dorothy loved to work with flowers and together they had a very rewarding and successful business. Dale passed away in 1986. In 1988 Dorothy met and married Bill Draper. They did many exciting things together, such as taking bird-watching classes at Lane Community College, and traveling in their motor home to the northern reaches of Alaska and south to Mexico with Dorothy's brother, Robert and his wife, Darlene. They spent many winter months in their motor home near Yuma, Ariz. Bill Draper passed away in 1996. Dorothy met and married Joe Basha in 1997. Joe passed away several years ago. In 2003, when she was 84-years old, Dorothy decided to write a book about her life, to pass on to her children. Her 229-page hardback book entitled, "The Journey," was published in 2004. Dorothy always had a positive attitude and looked for the best in everything and everybody. She had a zest for learning and exploration, and loved to travel. Some of her foreign trips include Rarotonga, New Zealand, Wales, Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. She also had a love of singing and often broke into song with one of the 'oldies but goodies.' One of her favorite games was 'Spite and Malice' and, even at 94, she was a consistent winner. Swimming and water fitness with her friends was a favorite social event. Dorothy is survived by her brother, Robert and his wife, Darlene and all nine of her children: Wayne Marsonette and Sandy (Oregon City); Robert Marsonette and Sue (Olathe, Kan.); Theresa Mellott and John (Salem); Glenn Marsonette and Pat (Eugene); Ruth Ewald and Greg (Silverton); Donna Ruscitti (Portland); Vern Marsonette and Sheila (Springfield); Judy Allen and Randy (Eugene); and Jay Marsonette and Krista (Aloha). Dorothy has left a legacy of numerous grandchildren, as well as great and great-greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Florence Wolvington and Marjorie Kollenborn.

Statesman Journal from Salem, Oregon · Page A5, 02Jan2013.²

     Mary E. Tracey was born on 25 May 1858 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John Tracey and Eleanor Paxmax. Mary E. Tracey married Michael J. Fenton in 1884. Mary E. Tracey died on 27 December 1928 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 70.¹ She was buried at St. Marys Cemetery, Newry, Freeborn Co., Minnesota.¹

     Patrick Tracey is the son of Robert Byron Tracey and Delores Darlene Love. Patrick Tracey married Anne (?)

     Paula Tracey is the daughter of Darrell Leroy Tracey and Mary Louise Mack. Paula Tracey married male Wild.

     Robert Byron Tracey was born on 27 December 1928 at Coram, Flathead Co., Montana.¹ He was the son of Bernard Stanislaus Tracey and Letha Ellen Payne. Robert Byron Tracey married Delores Darlene Love on 6 August 1951 at Missoula, Missoua Co., Montana. Robert Byron Tracey died on 21 March 2022 at St. Helens, Columbia Co., Oregon, at age 93.¹ He was buried at Columbia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Scappoose, Columbia Co., Oregon.² He graduated in 1947 at Columbia Falls High School, Columbia Falls, Oregon.¹ Robert Byron Tracey was a Catholic.¹ Robert Byron Tracey was a ironworker/draftsman.¹ He lived in 1964 at Deer Island, Columbia Co., Oregon.¹

Robert Byron Tracey Sr.
Birth date: Dec 27, 1928 - Death date: Mar 21, 2022

Robert Byron Tracey Sr. of St. Helens, Oregon was born on December 27, 1928, in Coram, Montana as the seventh child of Bernard and Letha Tracey. He passed away at home on March 21, 2022.
Robert grew up in Columbia Falls, Montana and graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1947. He then attended Carroll College in Helena, Montana for two years, studying engineering.
On August 6, 1952, Robert married the love of his life, Darlene Love, after one month of courting. Even though an aunt said it wouldn’t last, their love affair lasted over 70 years.
Robert worked the majority of his life as an ironworker/draftsman in Montana, Oregon, Utah, New York, and Washington state, eventually settling in Deer Island, Oregon in 1964.
Robert was active at St. Frederic Catholic Church, a past eucharist minister and assistant scout master.
Robert and Darlene were snowbirds around Yuma, Arizona for 27 years and met many wonderful people there. They also loved to travel both domestically and internationally.
Among their many trips, their favorites were RV-ing in Alaska for two months, traveling to Scandinavian countries, Ireland, New Zealand, and several cruises. Robert loved to swim and enjoyed playing cribbage.
Robert is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons Patrick (Anne), Robert Jr. (Barbara), and Terrance (Mary); daughter Cynthia (Bill); his 12 grandchildren; his 18 great-grandchildren; and his 2 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to your favorite charity in Robert’s name.

https://www.columbiafh.com/obituaries/robert-tracey-3/obituary.¹

     Robert Tracey Jr. is the son of Robert Byron Tracey and Delores Darlene Love. Robert Tracey Jr. married Barbara (?)

     Stanley Charles Tracey is the son of Everett Stanley Tracey and Adela Garcia. Stanley Charles Tracey married Loreen Mitchell in May 1993 at Yakima Co., Washington.

     Terrance Tracey is the son of Robert Byron Tracey and Delores Darlene Love. Terrance Tracey married Mary (?)

     Thomas E. Tracey was born on 27 December 1855 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of John Tracey and Eleanor Paxmax. Thomas E. Tracey died on 10 December 1871 at Geneva, Freeborn Co., Minnesota, at age 15.^1,2 He was buried at St. Marys Cemetery, Newry, Freeborn Co., Minnesota.¹ The cause of death was Scarlet Fever.²

SUDDEN Death.
-Thomas E. Tracy, son of John Tracy, of Geneva, died of scarlet fever on the 10th of December last, aged about 16 years. He was sick only 42 hours.
Freeborn County Standard (Albert Lea, Minnesota)
Thu, Mar 14, 1872 ·Page 3.²

     Timothy Tracey is the son of Donald Elwood Tracey and Joyce Arlene White. Timothy Tracey married Pat (?)

     Gladys Erma Tracy was born on 25 January 1897 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York. She married male1 (?) circa 1916. Gladys Erma Tracy married Samuel Roy McFarland. Gladys Erma Tracy married Robert Richard Dupuis, son of Caville Dupuis and Agnes Irvine, on 3 June 1939 at Stevenson, Skamania Co., Washington. Gladys Erma Tracy died on 27 January 1978 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 81. She was buried in 1979 at Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹

     female Travers married Edward Norrington. Female Travers died circa 1916.¹

     Laura Treadwell was born circa 1826 at New York.¹ She married Hiram Rupel, son of Peter Rupel and Christina Shumaker, on 14 May 1857.¹ Laura Treadwell died circa 1894 at Indiana.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 149.

     Joan Marie Treglia was born on 30 August 1938 at Rochester, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Tony Treglia and Norma Olga Retzer. Joan Marie Treglia married John Paul Perretta Sr. on 27 July 1960 at Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania.² Joan Marie Treglia married Richard Walter Clark. Joan Marie Treglia died on 21 October 2025 at New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.¹ She lived in June 2008 at New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.³

Joan M. Perretta-Clark (1938-2025)

Joan M. Perretta-Clark, 87, of New Brighton, passed away at home with her daughter, Annamarie and her son-in-law Mikey by her side on October 21st, 2025.

She was born in Rochester on August 30th, 1938, the daughter of the late Tony “Pap Pap” and Norma (Retzer) Treglia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Clark and a daughter and son-in-law, Janel (Mark) Lavorini. She is survived by four children, Patsy Perretta, John Paul Perretta, Annamarie (Mike) Perretta Rosepink and Toni (Ric) Jones; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren and her pets who were known as “The Girls”.

Joan spent over 20 years as an Avon District Manager with Avon, where her passion for people and excellence in service made her a beloved colleague and friend. Before that, she worked with Bell Telephone, contributing to one of the most vital communication networks of its time. She also lent her talents to The New Tribune, where she played a role in keeping her community informed and connected.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, October 27th, from 5 p.m. until the time of a service at 6 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements. Pastor Greg Clagg will officiate.

The family would like to thank all the staff, doctors, and nurses at Heritage Valley Beaver. They would also like to thank the Amedisys Hospice and their staff for their loving care.

https://beavercountyradio.com/obituaries/joan-m-perretta-clark-1938-2025/
23Oct 2025 Beaver County, PA.¹

     Tony Treglia also went by the name of Pap Pap. He was born on 26 November 1900 at Naples, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Campania, Italy.¹ He married Norma Olga Retzer, daughter of Fred Retzer Jr. and Lula Mae Fields, on 30 June 1926 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., West Virginia. Tony Treglia died on 2 June 1985 at Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.¹ He was buried at St. Cecilia Cemetery, New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He immigrated in 1902. He was naturalized.

     Verna Gayle Treglia was born on 17 January 1931 at Rochester, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Tony Treglia and Norma Olga Retzer. Verna Gayle Treglia married Alexander Milkovich circa 1951. Verna Gayle Treglia died on 6 June 2008 at Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^1,2 She was buried at Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She graduated in 1948 at Rochester High School, Rochester, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.² In 1950 Verna Gayle Treglia was a Investigator in the Credit Exchange Industry. She lived between 1955 and 2008 at Brighton Twsp., Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.²

Gaye Milkovich

Gaye Milkovich, 77, of Brighton Township, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 6, 2008, at her home.

Born January 17, 1931 in Rochester, PA, she was a daughter of the late Norma Retzer Treglia and Tony Treglia, and had been a resident of Brighton Township since 1955. Gaye was a beloved former employee of Friendship Ridge, formerly the Beaver Valley Geriatric Center, and had retired in 2003 as a business manager after nearly 20 years. She was a faithful member of the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brighton Township, where she served on numerous committees, was a former Sunday school teacher, and was active in the Women's Group. A graduate of Rochester High School in 1948, she was also active with the high school class reunion committee. She had volunteered with the Crimson Line Auxiliary having been recognized for continuous service in 1987 and was both a board member and for the past nine years served on the supervisory committee of the West-AirComm Credit Union in Beaver.

She will be sadly missed by her loving family including her husband of nearly 58 years, Alex Milkovich; a son, Scott Milkovich and his wife Leslie Mait of Glen Ellyn, IL; a daughter and son-in-law, Lorna and Justin Abernathy, Washington, D.C; two cherished grandchildren, Rachel and Nick Milkovich, both of Glen Ellyn; a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Richard Clark, New Brighton, and her faithful companion, Bretta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister.

Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the NOLL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. A funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church by her pastor, Reverend David Yoder. Private interment will take place at the Beaver Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, if desired, in Gaye's name to the Hope Lutheran Church, 45 Maple Drive, Beaver, PA 15009, or to a favorite charity.

https://www.timesonline.com/story/news/2008/06/07/gaye-milkovich/18309477007/
(Beaver County Times, PA.)²

     David Glenn Treichel was born on 17 September 1955 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana.¹ He was the son of Ernest M. Treichel and Sandra Grace Luchau. David Glenn Treichel married Sandra Wright on 12 May 1986 at Multnomah Co., Oregon. David Glenn Treichel died on 5 January 2006 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 50.¹ He was buried on 10 January 2006 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹ He graduated circa 1973 at Hellgate High School, Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana.

David Glenn Treichel served as SP4 (Specialist 4th Class) US ARMY, VIETNAM.¹

He began military service on 25 August 1974. He ended military service on 25 August 1977. He lived in May 1991 at Boring, Clackamas Co., Oregon.

     Ernest M. Treichel was born on 6 August 1932 at Milltown, Missoula Co., Montana. He married Sandra Grace Luchau, daughter of Harold Francis Luchau and Beatrice V. Dewey, on 3 October 1952 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. Ernest M. Treichel and Sandra Grace Luchau were divorced on 9 November 1965 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, Grounds listed were Mental Cruelty. Ernest M. Treichel died on 22 November 1999 at Castro Valley, Alameda Co., California, at age 67. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., Virginia.¹

     Joel Ernest Treichel is the son of Ernest M. Treichel and Sandra Grace Luchau. Joel Ernest Treichel married Kathleen Ann Marshall on 13 September 1980 at Ravalli Co., Montana. Joel Ernest Treichel married Penny Louise Potter on 22 October 1983 at Broward Co., Florida. Joel Ernest Treichel and Penny Louise Potter were divorced on 31 July 1995 at Broward Co., Florida.

     Laurie Ann Treichel is the daughter of Ernest M. Treichel and Sandra Grace Luchau. Laurie Ann Treichel married George Allen Cahill on 23 June 1974 at Missoula Co., Montana. Laurie Ann Treichel and George Allen Cahill were divorced on 29 July 1980 at Multnomah Co., Oregon. Laurie Ann Treichel married Akbar Masud Kahn on 19 March 2001 at Broward Co., Florida.

     Sue Trelly married Thomas B. Cholowsky, son of Stephen Cholowsky and Doris Marie Hillick.¹ Sue Trelly and Thomas B. Cholowsky were divorced.¹

     Donald Dale Trent was born on 3 March 1921 at Wayne Co., West Virginia. He married Georgene Louise Harn, daughter of Stephen Peter Harn and Ruby Louise Lamb, on 14 February 1982 at Clark Co., Nevada. Donald Dale Trent died on 13 April 1999 at Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 78. He was buried at Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Umatilla Co., Oregon.¹