Fred Young
M, #9417, b. 20 March 1905, d. 15 October 1991
Last Edited=31 Dec 2025
Fred Young was born on 20 March 1905.1 He married Helen Myrtle Evanson in 1936. Fred Young died on 15 October 1991 at age 86.1 He was buried at Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders Co., Montana.1
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Fred Young, Memorial ID 9450502,
Birth: 20 March 1905
Death: 15 October 1991
Burial: Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders County, Montana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9450502/fred-young: accessed December 31, 2025), memorial page for Fred Young (20 Mar 1905–15 Oct 1991), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9450502, citing Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders County, Montana, USA; Maintained by Caroline (contributor 48400782).
Spouses
Helen Myrtle Evanson Baker 1907–1995 (m. 1936)
Louise Marie Holland Young 1898–1982 (m. 1950)
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/144/9450502_130638328779.jpg,.
Helen Young
F, #7834, b. 23 September 1897, d. 1 May 1965
Last Edited=13 Nov 2022
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of John Hearn
Helen Young was born on 23 September 1897 at Indiana.1 She was the daughter of Eden H.D. Young and Laura M. Haehl. Helen Young married George H. Dunn on 14 September 1938 at Indiana. Helen Young died on 1 May 1965 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana, at age 67.1 She was buried on 4 May 1965 at Sec 1-Row 2-Group 2-North to South, Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.1
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Helen (Young) Dunn, Memorial ID 88626004,
Birth: 23 September 1897
Death: 1 May 1965
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88626004/helen-dunn: accessed 13 November 2022), memorial page for Helen Young Dunn (23 Sep 1897–1 May 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 88626004, citing Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Donna Hardebeck (contributor 46925705).
Parents
Eden H D Young 1861–1938
Laura M Haehl Young 1864–1947
Spouses
George H Dunn 1894–1977 (m. 1938)
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/106/88626004_133462600088.jpg,.
Joan N. Young
F, #11366
Last Edited=20 Jan 2026
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of James Reese Harrod
Great-granddaughter of Camille Dupuis
Joan N. Young is the daughter of Thomas Marvin Young and Florence Gertrude Dupuis. Joan N. Young married male Rhoades.
John A. Young1
M, #1477, b. 22 June 1838, d. 25 July 1927
Last Edited=13 Nov 2022
John A. Young was born on 22 June 1838 at Shelby Co., Indiana.2 He married Hester Anne Davis, daughter of Eden H. Davis and Eberilla Johnson, on 20 November 1860. John A. Young died on 25 July 1927 at age 89.2 He was buried at Sec 1-Row 1-Group 2-Back Rows on Northeast Drive(Curved Part)South to North, Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.2 John A. Young was a Bank Cashier.
Children of John A. Young and Hester Anne Davis
- Eden H.D. Young+ b. 14 Dec 1861, d. 1 May 1938
- Mary Young b. 6 Jan 1864, d. 1 Jan 1952
- Elizabeth H. Young b. 6 Mar 1868, d. 24 Jun 1950
Citations
- [S932] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 178,183", 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 ), John A Young, Memorial ID 13859993,
Birth: 22 June 1838
Death: 25 July 1927
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13859993/john-a-young: accessed 13 November 2022), memorial page for John A Young (22 Jun 1838–25 Jul 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 13859993, citing Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Rochelle Riordan (contributor 46826522).
Parents
Sarah Sally Mortimer Young 1797–1870
Spouses
Hester A Davis Young 1839–1905 (m. 1860)
Siblings
William Young 1822–1873
James C. Young 1833–1917
Robert B Young 1837–1916
Jerrymiah Young 1850–1865
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2017/315/13859993_1510473842.jpg,.
Josephine Lenor Young
F, #7274, b. 22 June 1904, d. 5 September 1986
Last Edited=28 Dec 2025
Josephine Lenor Young was born on 22 June 1904 at Bothell, King Co., Washington.1 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.2 Josephine Lenor Young died on 5 September 1986 at Rancho Mirage, Riverside Co., California, at age 82.3 She lived in March 1962 at Seaside, Clatsop Co., Oregon.4
Sklenar
Josephine Young Sklenar, 82, of Cathedral City died Friday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage.
Services and burial were private. Mrs. Sklenar, a florist for 22 years, lived here for three months. She was a native of Bothell, Wash. Mrs. Sklenar is survived by one son. Val H. Sklenar of Scottsdale, Ariz; one brother. Demar W Young of Bellingham, Wash; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, California)
Tue, Sep 09, 1986 ·Page 4.3
Her Social Security Number was 535-05-8895, Social Security Death Index as born 22Jun1904 and died Sep1986.
Sklenar
Josephine Young Sklenar, 82, of Cathedral City died Friday at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage.
Services and burial were private. Mrs. Sklenar, a florist for 22 years, lived here for three months. She was a native of Bothell, Wash. Mrs. Sklenar is survived by one son. Val H. Sklenar of Scottsdale, Ariz; one brother. Demar W Young of Bellingham, Wash; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, California)
Tue, Sep 09, 1986 ·Page 4.3
Her Social Security Number was 535-05-8895, Social Security Death Index as born 22Jun1904 and died Sep1986.
Child of Josephine Lenor Young and George Howard Sklenar
- Valdean Howard Sklenar+ b. 13 Jul 1925, d. 13 May 1998
Citations
- [S3453] Josephine Lenor Young, Delayed Birth Record 124 (29 Feb 1939), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah.

- [S2388] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013: Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Marriage Certificates
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives., Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
- [S3452] Sklenar, The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, California), newspapers.com, 9 September 1986, 4. Hereinafter cited as The Desert Sun.
- [S3454] Ex-Anacortes Man Dies in Vancouver, The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Washington), newspapers.com, 21 Mar 1962, 15. Hereinafter cited as The Bellingham Herald.
Lucy H. Young1
F, #567, b. 8 November 1832, d. 4 March 1920
Last Edited=5 Oct 2022
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
Citations
- [S475] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 7 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Lucy H. (Young) Purdy, Memorial ID 18703731,
Birth: 8 November 1832, Batavia, Genesee County, New York, USA
Death: 4 March 1920, Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York, USA
Burial: Warsaw Cemetery, Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18703731/lucy-h-purdy: accessed 05 October 2022), memorial page for Lucy H. Young Purdy (8 Nov 1832–4 Mar 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18703731, citing Warsaw Cemetery, Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York, USA; Maintained by Sally Smith (contributor 46588799).
Parents
Andrew White Young 1802–1877
Eliza Webster Young 1804–1875
Spouses
Emery Purdy 1820–1872
Siblings
David A Young 1828–1883
Elizabeth Young 1834–1921
Mary E. Young Waterbury 1846–1929
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2008/86/18703731_120666389184.jpg,.
male Young
M, #7342
Last Edited=21 Jul 2015
Mary Young1
F, #2255, b. 6 January 1864, d. 1 January 1952
Last Edited=12 Oct 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Steven Harn Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of John Hearn
Mary Young was born on 6 January 1864 at Shelby Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of John A. Young and Hester Anne Davis. Mary Young married Marshall G. Tindale on 16 December 1895 at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana. Mary Young died on 1 January 1952 at Floyd Co., Indiana, at age 87. She lived at Shelbyville, Shelby Co., Indiana.
Citations
- [S1088] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 183", Feb 1977 (18921 Knapp St., Northridge, CA 91324). Hereinafter cited as "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595."
Peter Young1
M, #2475, b. 16 October 1744, d. 10 March 1803
Last Edited=11 Aug 2025
Peter Young was born on 16 October 1744.2 He married Gertrude Huffman. Peter Young died on 10 March 1803 at age 58.2 He was buried at Old Graveyard, Churchtown, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.2
Child of Peter Young and Gertrude Huffman
- Barbara Young+ b. c 28 Aug 1781, d. 25 Apr 1872
Citations
- [S787] B. Esther (Oviedo) Harn, "E.B. Harn Sheets, FHL film 1036595, # 187,189", 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 ), Peter Yung, Memorial ID 68821969,
Birth: 16 October 1744
Death: 10 March 1803
Burial: Old Graveyard, Churchtown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68821969/peter-yung: accessed August 11, 2025), memorial page for Peter Yung (16 Oct 1744–10 Mar 1803), Find a Grave Memorial ID 68821969, citing Old Graveyard, Churchtown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Family Tree Climber (contributor 46591637).
Spouses
Christina Buson Yung 1750–1830
Children
Peter Young 1775–1861
Barbara Young Bricker 1780–1872
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/112/68821969_130359144253.jpg,.
Thomas Dean Young
M, #11364, b. 4 September 1943, d. 27 August 2020
Last Edited=19 Apr 2025
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of James Reese Harrod
Great-grandson of Camille Dupuis
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
M, #11358, b. circa 1909, d. 22 August 2002
Last Edited=22 Apr 2025
Thomas Marvin Young was born circa 1909 at Austin, Mower Co., 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
Children of Thomas Marvin Young and Florence Gertrude Dupuis
- Edgar Melvin Young
- Diane Fay Young b. 29 Apr 1941, d. 2002
- Thomas Dean Young b. 4 Sep 1943, d. 27 Aug 2020
- Joan N. Young
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Thomas M Young, Memorial ID 207738260,
Birth: 1906
Death: 2002
Burial: Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207738260/thomas_m-young: accessed April 22, 2025), memorial page for Thomas M Young (1906–2002), Find a Grave Memorial ID 207738260, citing Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; Maintained by David Luders (contributor 49008885).
Spouses
Florence G Young 1914–1995
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/68/207738260_52baf823-1079-4f79-a0b2-92d546e67726.jpeg,.
William Young1
M, #7846, b. 3 July 1908, d. 8 September 1985
Last Edited=21 May 2025
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
Citations
- [S2468] Helen V. Young-Harn, Baltimore Sun, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baltimoresun/obituary.aspx?n=helen-v-young-harn&pid=86348262, 06 Feb 2007. Hereinafter cited as Baltimore Sun.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), William Young, Memorial ID 34441318,
Birth: 3 July 1908, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Death: 8 September 1985, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34441318/william-young: accessed May 21, 2025), memorial page for William Young (3 Jul 1908–8 Sep 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34441318, citing Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; Maintained by McPhersonGenealogist (contributor 47103621).
Spouses
Helen Verlinda Voigt Young 1913–2007
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2011/224/34441318_131326182455.jpg,.
William Reuben Young
M, #9111, b. 23 February 1880, d. 23 August 1945
Last Edited=27 Dec 2025
William Reuben Young was born on 23 February 1880 at Ontario, 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
Children of William Reuben Young and Eva Della Bothell
- Delmar Wilfred Young b. 14 Oct 1901, d. 13 Jul 1993
- Josephine Lenor Young+ b. 22 Jun 1904, d. 5 Sep 1986
- Ardath Ione Young b. 27 Apr 1907, d. 18 Sep 1983
Citations
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), William Reuben Young, Memorial ID 5326652,
Birth: 23 February 1880
Death: 23 August 1945
Burial: Bothell Pioneer Cemetery, Bothell, King County, Washington
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5326652/william_reuben-young: accessed April 7, 2025), memorial page for William Reuben Young (23 Feb 1880–23 Aug 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5326652, citing Bothell Pioneer Cemetery, Bothell, King County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Carolyn Farnum (contributor 10411580).
Parents
William Grigg Young 1850–1927
Spouses
Eva Della Bothell Dwelley 1882–1964
Siblings
Gladys Amy Young 1893–1899
Rowena May Dorning 1896–1991
Glenville Harold "Glen" Young 1900–1916
Children
Delmar Wilfred Young 1901–1993
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2009/112/5326652_124054451656.jpg,.
Betty Youngs
F, #13024
Last Edited=25 Feb 2026
Betty Youngs married Robert Vernon Larson, son of LaVerne Herbert Larson and Albina Bertha Dalpiaz, on 4 April 1959 at St. Marys Church, Hurley, Iron Co., Wisconsin.
Frederick Yungers1
M, #4645
Last Edited=25 Jan 2021
Child of Frederick Yungers and Anna Conrad
- Nicholas John Yungers+1 b. 15 Oct 1854, d. 20 Apr 1930
Citations
- [S1624] Nicholas John Yungers, death 1930-MN-004569 (12 May 1930), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Nicholas Yungers.
Joan Barbara Yungers1
F, #549, b. 27 November 1932, d. 17 February 2015
Last Edited=2 Nov 2025
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Steven Harn Redman
3rd great-granddaughter of Jeremiah Ellsworth
6th great-granddaughter of John Foster
8th great-granddaughter of John Perkins Sr.
8th great-granddaughter of Francis (1) Purdy
10th great-granddaughter of Joris Jansen De Rappalje
Joan Barbara Yungers was born on 27 November 1932 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Aloysious Yungers and Genevieve Perkins. Joan Barbara Yungers married Willard Melvin Steele, son of Elmer Fredolph Steele and Elvira Lohman, on 15 September 1955 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Joan Barbara Yungers died on 17 February 2015 at Red Wing Healthcare Center's Memory Unit, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 82.4,3 She was cremated. She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.3 She graduated in 1950 at Red Wing High School, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.4
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. Letter mailed to Joan at her Red Wing address on 20Feb1994. She lived in 2004 at 1738 W. 6th, Red Wing, MN. Talked to Joan in April 1994, said had 9 grandchildren.
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, 2015.4
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. Letter mailed to Joan at her Red Wing address on 20Feb1994. She lived in 2004 at 1738 W. 6th, Red Wing, MN. Talked to Joan in April 1994, said had 9 grandchildren.
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, 2015.4
Children of Joan Barbara Yungers and Willard Melvin Steele
Citations
- [S466] Joan Barbara Yungers entry, birth, Goodhue Co., MN Court House, Goodhue County Courthouse, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.
- [S296] Paul Bradley PURDY (321), A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 13 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Joan Barbara (Yungers) Steele, Memorial ID 159526287,
Birth: 27 November 1932, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA
Death: 17 February 2015, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159526287/joan_barbara-steele: accessed November 2, 2025), memorial page for Joan Barbara Yungers Steele (27 Nov 1932–17 Feb 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 159526287, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by DaveVangsness (contributor 16959198).
Parents
Joseph Aloysious Yungers 1896–1976
Genevieve Perkins Yungers 1897–1957
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2016/74/159526287_1458079014.jpg,. - [S3105] Joan Steele, Red Wing Republican Eagle (Red Wing, MN), https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159526287/joan_barbara-steele, 17 Feb 2015, n/a. Hereinafter cited as Red Wing Republican Eagle.
Joseph Aloysious Yungers1
M, #546, b. 20 October 1896, d. 26 October 1976
Last Edited=3 Apr 2025
Joseph Aloysious Yungers was born on 20 October 1896 at Belvidere, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.2,3 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 Willets Purdy, on 5 November 1926 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.4 Joseph Aloysious Yungers died on 26 October 1976 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 80.5,3 He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.3 Joseph Aloysious Yungers was a Garage Mechanic. He lived in 1959 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Joseph's Birth Record has father as Nicholas Youngers. His Social Security Number was 468-20-6136 issued in Minnesota, Social Security Death Index (b- 20Oct1896 d-Oct1976 Red Wing). Joseph's Death Record has father as Nicholas Yungers.
Child of Joseph Aloysious Yungers and Genevieve Perkins
- Joan Barbara Yungers+ b. 27 Nov 1932, d. 17 Feb 2015
Citations
- [S460] Paul Bradley Purdy, A branch of the Purdy family descending from David and Eliza Ann Purdy with David's line from Francis Purdy of Fairfield 1595-1658. FHL Call Number 929.273 P972, pg 13, has born 20 Oct 1898 (Flint, Michigan: Purdy self-published, c1962). Hereinafter cited as The David Purdy Family.
- [S461] Joseph Aloysious Yungers entry, birth, Goodhue Co., MN Court House, Goodhue County Courthouse, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.
- [S2545] Findagrave.com website, database and images (Find a Grave, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah ), Joseph Aloysious Yungers, Memorial ID 94461217,
Birth: 20 October 1896, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA
Death: 26 October 1976, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Source: Find a Grave
SourceCitation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94461217/joseph_aloysious-yungers: accessed April 3, 2025), memorial page for Joseph Aloysious Yungers (20 Oct 1896–26 Oct 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94461217, citing Calvary Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Mookie (contributor 47515129).
Parents
Nickolas John Yungers 1854–1930
Mary Ann Steichen Yungers 1857–1941
Spouses
Genevieve Perkins Yungers 1897–1957
Siblings
John Michael Yungers 1890–1974
Barbara Anna Youngers Schmit 1892–1965
William Paul Yungers 1894–1967
Mary Margaret Yungers Poncelet 1898–1956
Children
Joan Barbara Yungers Steele 1932–2015
Image URL: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2012/287/94461217_135027110168.jpg,. - [S457] Goodhue Co , MN Marriage Record, Book 27 (1926-1928), Goodhue Co., MN Court House, Goodhue County Courthouse, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.
- [S462] Joseph Aloysious Yungers entry, Goodhue Co , MN Death Record, Book 11, page 102, line 1, Goodhue Co., MN Court House, Goodhue County Courthouse, 509 W. 5th St., Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Hereinafter cited as Goodhue Co , MN Death Records.
Nicholas John Yungers
M, #4111, b. 15 October 1854, d. 20 April 1930
Last Edited=16 Mar 2022
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 married Mary Ann Steichen. 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 Nicholas John Yungers was a farmer.1 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
Child of Nicholas John Yungers and Mary Ann Steichen
- Joseph Aloysious Yungers+ b. 20 Oct 1896, d. 26 Oct 1976
Citations
- [S1624] Nicholas John Yungers, death 1930-MN-004569 (12 May 1930), Ancestry.com website, Ancestry, 1300 West Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah Co., Utah. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Nicholas Yungers.
Janet Yungmann1
F, #4615
Last Edited=7 Jan 2004
Child of Janet Yungmann and Rev. Thomas Montgomery
Citations
- [S1608] Letter from Ann Alice (Kranz) Kurth (2925 S. Raleigh St.;Denver, CO 80236) to Steven Harn Redman, 29 Dec 2003; Steven Harn Redman (Steven Harn Redman, P.O. BOX 294, Lyman, WY).
James Gordon Zackuse Sr.
M, #12753, b. 5 June 1953, d. 20 January 2003
Last Edited=15 Jan 2026
James Gordon Zackuse Sr. was born on 5 June 1953 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington. He married Lorene Francis Bourden on 17 May 1986 at Lake Co., Montana. James Gordon Zackuse Sr. died on 20 January 2003 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, at age 49.
Rebecca Rose Marie Zahratka1,2
F, #6519
Last Edited=17 Dec 2024
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
Citations
- [S1987] Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, online https://ancestry.com/, Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995
Name: Stephen A Vrzal
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1946
Age: 25
Spouse Name: Rebecca Vrzal
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1951
Age: 20
Divorce Date: 21 Jan 1971
Divorce County: Le Sueur
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
Original data: Minnesota Statewide Divorce Index, 1970-1995. St Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995. - [S1988] Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001
Name: Stephen A Vrzal
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1941
Age: 23
Spouse: Rebecca R Zahratka
Gender: Female
Spouse Birth Date: abt 1945
Spouse Age: 19
Marriage Date: 30 Aug 1964
Filing Location (County): Le Sueur
State: Minnesota
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
Original data:
Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Marriages, 1997-2001. Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001, online https://ancestry.com/, Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001
Name: Stephen A Vrzal
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1941
Age: 23
Spouse: Rebecca R Zahratka
Gender: Female
Spouse Birth Date: abt 1945
Spouse Age: 19
Marriage Date: 30 Aug 1964
Filing Location (County): Le Sueur
State: Minnesota
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001 (database on-line). Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
Original data:
Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Marriages, 1997-2001. Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minnesota Center for Health Statistics, Office of the State Registrar. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-1995. Minnesota Center for Health Statistics, Office of the State Registrar, St. Paul, Minnesota.. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001.
Anna Zahrt1
F, #3776, b. 3 September 1861, d. 28 March 1961
Last Edited=8 Oct 2025
Anna Zahrt was born on 3 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 on 28 March 1961 at Riverside Co., California, at age 99. Lived in Walkerton, Indiana in 1880, according to above book.
Children of Anna Zahrt and Arvard Bion Rupel
- Mabelle Rupel b. 11 Feb 1881, d. Jun 1971
- Susan Glenn Rupel b. Aug 1885, d. Mar 1979
- Maribel Rupel b. Jul 1895, d. 5 Jun 1976
Citations
- [S1336] N/a, History of St Joseph Co , Indiana, 1880, page 746 (Chicago, Illinois: C.C. Chapman & Company, 1880). Hereinafter cited as History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
William Zahrt
M, #3777
Last Edited=10 Feb 1996
William Zahrt married female (?) History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1880, page 746.
Child of William Zahrt and female (?)
- Anna Zahrt+ b. 3 Sep 1861, d. 28 Mar 1961
Amber Jo Zak1
F, #4792
Last Edited=8 Jan 2024
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of William Louis Richards
Amber Jo Zak is the daughter of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.1 Amber Jo Zak married Aaron Wolters.
Children of Amber Jo Zak and Aaron Wolters
Citations
- [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1983-MN-052181. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.
Heather Lynn Zak1
F, #4793
Last Edited=8 Jan 2024
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
2nd great-granddaughter of William Louis Richards
Heather Lynn Zak is the daughter of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.1 Heather Lynn Zak married male Hines.
Child of Heather Lynn Zak and male Hines
Citations
- [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1992-MN-031180. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.
Joseph Lee Zak
M, #4791
Last Edited=21 Oct 2018
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
Children of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards
Citations
- [S1970] Minnesota Official Marriage System, online http://www.mncounty.com/Modules/Certificates/Marriage/Default.aspx, Marriage Certificate GG-230-ZJLRDL. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Official Marriage System.
- [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1983-MN-052181. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.
- [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1987-MN-022933.
- [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1992-MN-031180.
Justin Lee Zak1
M, #4794
Last Edited=8 Jan 2024
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 1 time removed of Jody Ann Redman
2nd great-grandson of William Louis Richards
Justin Lee Zak is the son of Joseph Lee Zak and Debra Lynn Richards.1 Justin Lee Zak married Ashley (?)
Citations
- [S1674] MN Birth Index 1935-2002, online www.ancestry.com, 1987-MN-022933. Hereinafter cited as MN Birth Index 1935-2002.
Althea Marie Zarembinski
F, #1932
Last Edited=4 Dec 2024
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jakub Nestaval
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
F, #1931
Last Edited=6 Oct 2025
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin of Steven Harn Redman
5th great-granddaughter of Jakub Nestaval
Cynthia Rose Zarembinski is the daughter of Richard Roy Zarembinski and Dorothy Mae Nestaval. Cynthia Rose Zarembinski married Dennis Buscholz on 26 October 1974 at Mandan, Morton Co., North Dakota.
Daniel Robert Zarembinski
M, #8563
Last Edited=17 Feb 2021
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.