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Obit: David Behrends of Iowa (1943-2010)

wilsonje19 — 2010-07-27 23:46:18Z

David Behrends was born August 3, 1943 on the family farm near Ringsted, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Marcella (Knudson) Behrends. He attended Ringsted schools.
On December 30, 1978, David was united in marriage to Ellen (Starnes) at the United Methodist Church in Graettinger.
David worked in construction, building steel buildings for many years. He also worked in manufacturing, retiring from Shaver Manufacturing. David enjoyed everything about the outdoors – especially, deer hunting and fishing. David was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren, instilling in them a love for the outdoors which they were able to share with him.
On July 25, 2010, David passed away at his home in Graettinger. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ellen of Graettinger; mother, Marcella Jellema; children: Lonnie and Rondy Behrends both of Arizona, Candy Suwalski of Spencer, Dave and John Cole both of Graettinger, Michelle Hall and husband Jeff of West Bend, Rich Behrends and wife, Jessica and Terry Behrends and wife, Kristi all of Graettinger; sisters: Janice Onnen of Hinton, Diana Tirevold and husband, Tom of Sioux Falls, SD, Pearl Adolf and husband, Gail of Odessa, MN and Caroline Garoutte of Ringsted; brothers: Steven of Ringsted, Gerry and wife, Sherry of Wallingford and Monty of Worthington; 10 grandchildren: Gem, Damian and Haley Suwalski; Ashlyn and Shaelee Cole; Grant and Landon Hall; Lauren, Megan and Michelle Behrends.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Ronald.

Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Graettinger. Burial is in Graettinger Cemetery.

Re: Behrends line can't trace

johnbrichardson — 2010-02-06 01:51:42Z

I myself am having problems finding my Behrend line.

This is my Mother Paternal side and the names starting with my Mother are as follows.

Mother: Beverly Ann Behrend b 08/23/45 in Orange, Calif

Grandfather: William Henry Behrend b 01/23/18 in Cedar, Iowa m Hattie Mae Harbison b 01/04/20 in Ventura Calif
Also, William had an older sister named Cecil.

Great Grandfather: William H. Behrend b 1880 in Hamburg, Germany m Mabel M. Rosman b in Nebraska

this is as far as I have gotten on my Behrend line.

Hopefully someone will know these Behrends.
If so then email me.
john_b_richardson@yahoo.com

Hopefully I can find some Behrend relatives to help me out.

Thanks

Re: Behrends line can't trace

sjg6261 — 2009-12-24 23:00:37Z

do you think we could be related?! Maybe if you pass some names along I can see if we have any ties. I can't remember if I mentioned that my great grandfather Behrends had many siblings..one a sister Wilhelmina Behrends Schippler..she came through Ellis Island..married to a Fritz Schippler. They resided in Disko In.
I would love to find some new info soon. My grandpa was just diagnosed with lung cancer and it is progressing quickly.

Re: Behrends line can't trace

Behr169 — 2009-07-19 05:21:40Z

I live in Canada, My father came from Denmark, this is not a common name, certainly German in origin, but back 100 years ago there was lots of border shifting and immigration even within Europe. I've done some reserch on this name and have come up with people ranging from a Nazi war criminal, to some European Jews! Pretty strange, how my family ended up in Denmark is a mystery, but I'm still looking. Will keep looking.

Behrends line can't trace

sjg626 — 2009-04-16 17:05:13Z

Hi, My grandfather is Walter Herbert Behrends born April 15, 1920..he had one brother JOhn. Their father was Herman John Behrends born 1890 in Germany, my grandfather was told Wilhelmshaven. He had a sister Wilhelmina Behrends Schipper who came over with her husband in 1913, she died in IN. and her husband Fred went back to Germany. They had no kids. My gradfather was told by his father that he had family in Germany. It isn't known wether he came here first or came through Canada, he did marry my grandmother Martha Pitt in Canada. If anyone thinks we may have a connection or has an advice on where to go please help! I would appreciate it!
Jana sjg626@msn.com

Re: BEHRENDS, WILBERS FAMILIES OF Ostfriesland, Germany & Nebraska

tombehrends — 2008-08-08 02:26:33Z

I seen your post and thought I would write. My great grandparents were William and Esther Behrends and lived in rural Jefferson Co. just outside of Diller. Willam had a brother Ben that came here with them. William and Bens father was Henry who was an only child. My grandfather Edward lived his entire life in Jefferson county and had 4 children.

Chaldea Moritz/Harm Behrends family

lwessels1215 — 2008-03-25 22:35:42Z

Looking for information about Tjaldea Moritz who married Harm Behrends in Osteel Germany 1870. They immigrated to Hartsburg, IL in 1891. By 1900 they had 8 children and one had died. Some of the children's names are Martha, Jan or John, Lena, Anna or Emma, and Henry. All born in Germany except Henry. Harm died in 1908 and Chaldea as she was known here died in 1919. They are buried at Hartsburg Union Cemetery. Any information about this family would be appreciated. You may contact me directly at lwessels@yahoo.com

Marjorie and Marilyn Behrends - Rochelle, Illinois

ShirleyN63 — 2007-12-17 01:48:01Z

I have a copy of a photo of the Ashton Community Schools 8th grade graduating class of 1947. Marjorie and Marilyn Behrends appear in this photo. I would be glad to email it to anyone interested.

Shirley (Brickey) Nelson

Re: Henry Behrends

skbundy — 2007-10-17 00:29:19Z

Since this family recycled names frequently, I'm not surprised to find more of them. The name is also spelled Berends at times. I have traced two brothers and a sister who came over at different times. Let me know who you have and we'll try to fit them in the tree somewhere! Sheila

Re: Henry Behrends

snswhite — 2007-10-16 23:29:03Z

There are so many names you have listed that I also have I figured I'd better write. The only problem is our years are a little off so I wonder if we are on two different branches of the same tree if you are interested I'd like to hear from you.
S White

Re: Henry Behrends

skbundy — 2007-08-08 01:47:11Z

I have this Henry Behrends nailed down solid now. Henderikus Klaas "Henry" Behrends was the second child with this name of Klaas Sypkins Behrends [1828-1911] and Jurndina "Dena" Janssen [1828-1910] Klaas was born in Groothusen, Ostfriesland, and Dena was born in Suurhusen, Ostfriesland.
Children of Klaas and Dena were:
Berend R. Behrends 1853-1913
George Klaas Behrends 1855-1930
Benjamin Klaas Behrends 1858-1949
Anna Behrends 1861-1931
Henderikus Klaas Behrends 1864-1865
Kate Behrends 1866-1948 [my great grandmother]
Henderikus K. Behrends 1870-1956
Tonjes Klaas "Tony" Behrends 1872-?

Your Henry Behrends was born 23 January 1870 in Prairie Creek Township, Logan County Illinois. He married Mary or Maria Henrietta Etzen or Itzen or Eetzen [I found all three spellings in the Hartsburg cemetery!]on 26 September 1893.
They had three children:
Carey C. Behrends 1896-?
Benjamin E. Behrends 1905-?
Henry Edgar Behrends 1908-?

I have photos of Henry and Mary from a 1947 Behrends family reunion.

I would welcome any additional information on this branch of my family.

Mr. Behrends - Husband of Flora Amalia Bader (1895 - 1983)

BillThompson76 — 2007-05-03 16:26:27Z

Looking for the identity of a Mr. Behrends, the first husband of Flora Amalia Bader. Flora was born in Media, Delaware Co., PA, and died there. She and Mr. Behrends had two sons before she married Dr. Alton F. Smart, aka Dr. Elton Evans, (1902 - 1982) in 1933. I don't have any dates, locations or parents for Mr. Behrends.

Re: Henry Behrends

tracykyle — 2006-11-15 14:49:10Z

Well I don't know about the Lemhaus fellow but Behrend Behrends 1839 Illinois - 1925 Iowa married Heskea Penning 1841 Illinois - 1927 Iowa on 10/19/1867 in Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois.

Kids:
Enna Behrends 1867 IL
Dena Behrends 1869 IL
John Behrends 1871 IL
Weert Behrends 1875 IL
Behrend Behrends 1877 IL
Frank Behrends 1879 IL
Henry Behrends 1882 Iowa
Frances Behrends 1884 Iowa

Hope this helps. Tracy

Re: Henry Behrends

tracykyle — 2006-11-15 14:49:10Z

Behrend and Heskea were both born in Hanover, Germany. Oops. Sorry Tracy

Frank Behrends

tracykyle — 2006-11-15 14:49:10Z

I am looking for info on Frank Behrends born 1866 Germany and married Swannetty or Nettie Hagan. Kids include Anthony, set of twins - Jeanette and Margaret, Lena, Sara ?, Grace. Info on siblings and parents, but any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks Tracy Kyle

Behrends/Leesman Marriages

tracykyle — 2006-11-15 14:49:10Z

This is what I have found.

Henry Leesman and Anna Behrends 3/25/1886 Mason Co. Illnois

Hye Leesman and Katie Behrends 12/29/1887 Mason Co. Illinois

My ? is are these girls related. If so who are their parents? Thanks. Tracy

BEHRENDS FAMILY TREE OF CASS COUNTY, IOWA

2006-04-11 08:47:48Z

BEHRENDS FAMILY TREE of Cass County, Iowa available;
Contact: Dennis R. Lenz> MysteryD@Metc.Net

Re: Behrends

GeorgiajeanIowa — 2006-02-04 20:59:25Z

I have a John Frederick Behrends (Nick names> Joesph or Joe) He was born abt : 1870 to 1878. < Don't know for sure.
If this matches . You can e-mail me at
ugotDugan@Mchsi.com

Re: Help please

2005-03-28 06:26:57Z

Hi its me again
my email is mymoo05@bigpond.net.au
if anyone has any infor on the behrends family history it will be greatly appreciated
thanks

family name

N_Weiland — 2005-03-17 04:05:14Z

My Middle name is Behrends and my father was born in holland but has family roots in or around Idstein Germany a suburb of Wiesbaden my mother was Gertrude S Vietor from Idstein but they met and married in Cleveland Oh. in 1929 There are many connections to royalty in Holland and the family name I believe is Von Behrends-Weiland and my fathers older brother inherited the title and was passed on to his son Nicholas in Holland.My grandmother (paternal) was a Declerck and was of French royal connections a Count and Countess xxx I can look up these names if you need them. my family were all Lutherens. and that is why my grandmothers family had to move to Holland (Hugonauts)were not allowed to stay in France.

family name

N_Weiland — 2005-03-17 04:05:14Z

For those trying to contact me my email is
nweiland@chartertn.net

Re: family name

N_Weiland — 2005-03-17 04:05:14Z

I can't find any connection to Lorans, My paternal grandmother was De Klerk (de Clerque) and was from French ancestory and some French royalty. If you need it I can send a scan of a letter that gives reference to these various French family names. My father had found these names in a search of his roots done in the 1960's. The Weiland name is definitly of German origin I believe the Nassau area (Frankfort) which was controlled by the House of Orange,(Holland) My second cousin "Freiherr" M.N.M. Weiland lives in Didam Holland but he has no other knowledge of the family than I have. My father, Jan Nicolaas Weiland was born in Holland May 11 1905 his fathers name was "Freiherr" Matheus Nicolaas Weiland and his mothers name was Anna Catharina Wilhelmina de Klerk (Clerque) All born in Amsterdam Holland.
If I can be of any further help reply to my email (nweiland@chartertn.net)

Re: find their passage

N_Weiland — 2005-03-17 04:05:14Z

the correct URL is www.ellisislandrecords.com and sofar is only from 1895 to 1924 and is being updated regularly.

Re: Help please

2004-12-10 13:48:02Z

hi.
this is myself again.
new email address. ladymandy@ihug.com.au

my omas name is Ingeburg Knoblauch. Hans Ernst Christian Behrends is my Opa.
Hope someone can help me.
Thanks

Re: BEHRENDS, WILBERS FAMILIES OF Ostfriesland, Germany & Nebraska

marylynnwarren — 2004-12-09 17:07:11Z

Hi. I am also a descendant of this family. Henry Behrends and Dadena Regina Wilburs's daughter Etta married John Siebolts. John and Etta were my great great grandparents. My records have the Americanized versions of their names, but I figure they started out as Heinrich and Johann or something similar. Henry and Dadena Regina are buried in Diller, Nebraska, if that helps. Etta is also buried there, as are several of her children. It is possible that one of Etta's daughters is still alive. She is my grandmother's aunt, and she said the last she knew, she was. I will try to find out for sure. Feel free to email me at marylynnwarren@gmail.com.
Mary Warren

BEHRENDS, WILBERS FAMILIES OF Ostfriesland, Germany & Nebraska

unnnnkkkooooowwwnnnnn — 2004-10-23 18:54:59Z

I am seeking to connect with descendants of Hinrich Behrends and his wife, Dadina Regina Wilbers, who immigrated to the United States. Their children were Etta, Bernhardt, Wilhelm, Anna and Hiemke. They are believed to have immigrated to the United States in 1893. A Nichlaus Wilbers (Dadina's brother) also immigrated with his wife Antje and daughter, Bernhardine. I have reason to believe at least some of the Behrends family descendants live in Jefferson County, Nebraska.
My possible connection to this family is through the Wilbers. My great-grandmother's maiden name was Wilberts. I have found a connection in Ostfriesland, Germany, who believes the Wilbers family name may have been "Wilberts" many years ago.
More information available upon request.
Thank you.
Deb (Hilmer) Jahn

Re: Henry Behrends

skbundy1 — 2004-07-28 05:01:04Z

I believe your Henry Behrends was a son or grandson of Klaas Sypkins Behrends who immigrated from Groothusen, Ostfriesland [which belonged to Hannover] in 1864. His sons all americanized their names; Behrend became Barney; Tonje became Tony, etc. Their sister Katie was my great grandmother. There is a lot about them in the history of Logan County.

Re: Behrends/Leesman Marriages

skbundy — 2004-06-27 08:01:20Z

Anna and Kate are sisters and they married brothers.
parents appear to be Klaas Behrends and Jurinda "Dina" Berends Jansen for the girls and Jacobus or Cobus or Kobus Leesman or Liesemann or Lisemann and Moderine or Rina Siefkins/Siefkes/Sievers.
my e-mail is now skbundy@sbcglobal.net

Behrends, Kate and Klaas etc.

skbundy1 — 2004-01-02 23:36:09Z

My ggrandmother Kate Behrends married Hye Leesman.
I cannot get much information about either. I found a census listing Kate as Katie and her father as Klaas but no additional information. I know there are hundreds of relatives in central Illinois--I went to a Behrends family reunion in the 1950s and saw tons of people. Anyone have any information? Kate's sister Anna supposedly married Hye's brother Henry. They lived in Mason County Illinois. Kate died about 1949.
Sheila Bundy
skbundy@sbcglobal.net

Help please

2003-11-22 02:31:12Z

Hi
My dad died recently and i am looking for any one who knew him.His name was Dieter Behrends, born 28th August 1951 in Hamburg.
Son on Hans Ernst Christian Behrends and Ingaborg vonKnobluc.
If you have any info, PLease emaill me.
behrends20032003@yahoo.com

1880 Chicago Phone Directory - Behrends- Behrend

2003-02-03 23:51:44Z

1880 Chicago Phone Directory for Behrend and Behrends has been posted on Behrend surname board. No further information, done as favor.

Re: Henry Behrends

squiver — 2002-01-04 08:19:41Z

I have come up with the Behrends' nane in my tree. It seems that when my ggrandAunt Hiskea Penning came from Weener,Ostfriesland,Germany, which is near Hannover. She came to Iowa- to the Ben Behrends place. (possibly prior to 1885) My curiosity was hightened when I saw that she has a son also named Ben (Enno) Behrends. She married a man with the last name of Lemhaus, but I am wondering if first she married Ben Behrends. Any Info would be appreciated

Re: Henry Behrends

squiver — 2002-01-04 08:19:41Z

I have come up with the Behrends' nane in my tree. It seems that when my ggrandAunt Hiskea Penning came from Germany, she came to Iowa- to the Ben Behrends place. (possibly prior to 1885) My curiosity was hightened when I saw that she has a son also named Ben (Enno) Behrends. She married a man with the last name of Lemhaus, but I am wondering if first she married Ben Behrends. Any Info would be appreciated

Re: family name

2001-09-30 15:05:54Z

This is the 1st mention I have found of Weiland with any French connection. I am trying to find Lorans Weiland (German?) m. Susanna Monowill, French. Is there any connection with your family?

Henry Behrends

Lemere2766 — 2001-08-08 23:22:45Z

I just found info showing that a Henry Behrends married Alice Lemere. I believe Alice was the sister of my ggrandfather. I have not confirmed my info yet. Do you know who your Henry was married too?

find their passage

2001-06-03 14:11:35Z

If your family arrived through Ellis Island you can go to a website and find their passage.. it is a free site to join.. www.ellisisland.com then go to the links and then to statue of liberty/ellis island it is a really neat site..

Behrends from Lehr, Germany in Illinois

2001-05-15 20:06:55Z

My great grandmother Antje (Anna) Behrends and her sister Patrinella came in to Elise Island, im not sure when. Their mother Trinje Blaker Behrends died when my grandmother was 10yrs in Germany. Their brother Peter later named Carl Behrends is rumored to have moved to Nebraska. No one seems to have any info about him after his move. My great grandmother also sent for her father Hajo Behrends to come to this area and live with them until his death. He had a sister Hilda Behrends also that I haven't any info on. My great grandmother married Mathias Gerhold. His family came over also and resided in PA. If anyone recognizes these names please email me at skeldridge@yahoo.com Thank you.

Behrends in Indiana/Illinois

2000-11-28 20:21:13Z

I am looking for a family of Behrends who, I am told, lived in Kouts, Indiana.
Gertrude Behrends married Floyd Chapman in 1920 in Chicago, then moved to Ontario.
The family is thought to have arrived in the US in the 1870's.
Does anybody know anything about this family?

Belgium family...

2000-05-28 21:35:00Z

My grandfather was Jean Behrends Esser, who was adopted since child in the frontier between Belgium and Deutchland by a madame whose last name was Esser, he was born in 1903 but he didn´t know his parents, he only knew that they were from Dutchland. And he has the last name of his father and that good woman... He had some brothers and sisters that were adopted too by this woman.
He came from europe in July, 1951 and he established in México since then, he died in 1972. He married with Mariette Reel and they lived before come to México, in Verviers, province of Liege in Belgium.
Any information will be great...

Behrends

2000-03-14 20:29:31Z

My grandfathers step dad was Albert Behrends was born in 1846, died in 1921. He married my great grandmother Adelbeid Neumann a widow. She and Albert Behrends had two children John born 1878, died 1950 and Emma Behrends Oetken born Nov 4 1885 died Jan 6, 1972. I know that they owned a farm somewhere in the Edwardsville area because my great grandfather and my grandfather Edward Neumann farmed in the area. They were Lutherans there are very old records in the church. I can ask my Father (he's in his 80's) the name of the church if you want to find out more about this line. Adelbeid Neumann Behrends was born in Hanover Germany and migrated in 1873 she arrived at New Orleans and went up the Mississippi to St Louis. My father also has a sister who is in her 90's who may be able to help you. Perhaps you have all of the info about your family and this is redundant. My email is karenharvill@hotmail.com

Henry Behrends

2000-03-14 16:36:25Z

Henry was my great grandpa. He lived in Hartsburg, Ill. Had 3 sons: Carey, Ben, and Hank. Ben was my maternal grandfather. Henry had set-up all three of his boys with farms around central Ill. Carey had a farm near Mason City, Ben had farm near Beason, and Hank had a farm outside of Hartsburgh. Henry died in about '57 when I was just a sprout.

Henry behrends

2000-03-12 19:16:15Z

Is your Henry a brother or nephew to Albert Behrends who was born in 1846 died in 1921 He also farmed in Illinois in Edwardsville.

Henry Behrends

1999-07-30 15:27:37Z

Henry was my great grandfather. He had three sons: Cary,Ben,and Hank. He was a farmer in central Ill. He may have been born in Germany, perhaps in the Wiesbaden area. The original family name may have been von Behrends. Any information on him would be very much appreciated.