Dahnke - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Wisconsin Dahnke's

fbettyjo61 — 2012-05-05 12:44:19Z

Michael, iI was ur adoptive sister at one time I would really like to talk to u about how each of our lives turned out hope to hear from u

Re: dahnke

HansWSelken — 2010-02-21 19:11:32Z

I have a Henry Dahnke in my chart, born Mecklenburg 1867.
He came to Iowa and grew up in Benton Co./Iowa near Watkins.
In 1889 he married Louisa Sass.
Probably John Dahnke, born 1842 is his father?

Some Dahnke obits

JIWelsch — 2009-04-29 15:09:35Z

IOWA CITY - Ferne I. Dahnke, 82, of Iowa City, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at the Washington County Hospital & Clinics in Washington, following a lengthy illness.

Services will be at the George L. Gay Funeral Home and Crematorium. Dr. John W. McKinstry will officiate. Entombment will be in Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Mrs. Dahnke was born June 3, 1918, in Washington County, the daughter of Fred Helfrich and Martha Bender. She received her education from Washington. She was a housewife. She married Richard Lukavsky on Oct. 23, 1937. She married William G. Dahnke on Aug. 10, 1957. She was a member of First Christian Church in Iowa City and was also involved with the Royal Neeghbors.

Survivors include one brother, Francis Helfrich of Wilton; one sister, Dora Lukavsky of Washington; one step-daughter and her husband, Dorothy and John Sexton of Lone Tree; and many step=grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in February of 1997; her parents; four brothers, Charles, Albert, Donald and Dale Helfrich; and one sister, Marie Lukavsky.
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OXFORD, Iowa - Dale A. Dahnke, 81, of Oxford, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids of a lengthy illness.

Services will be at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oxford. Officiating will be the Revs. Rudolph Berndt and Edmond Dunn. Burial will be at the Mount Calvary Cemetery with military rites by the Oxford American Legion.

Visitation will be at the George L. Gay Oxford Chapel, with a vigil service.

Mr. Dahnke was born Feb. 5, 1919, in Oxford the son of George and Beulah Henderson Dahnke.

He graduated from Oxford High School. He married Mary Kathleen McGurk on Oct. 8, 1942, in Oxford. He owned the Lark Restaurant for 25 years. he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oxford, a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II, a 50 year member of the Oxford American Legion, and the Outstanding Citizen of the Year in Oxford in 1992.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Dahnke of Cedar Rapids and Patty Eckermann and her husband, Dave, of Oxford; five grandchildren; five brothers, Robert ''Speed'' Dahnke and his wife, Rose, Duane ''Doc'' Dahnke and his wife, Glenna, all of Iowa City, Jack Dahnke and his wife, Sue, Lyle Dahnke and his wife, JoAnne, Kenny Dahnke and his wife, Grace, all of Muscatine; five sisters, Betty Bartholomew of North Liberty, Virginia Poggenpohl of Iowa City, Diane Litterl and her husband, John, Delores Curtis and her husband, Gene, both of Muscatine, Ramona McCleary and her husband, Richard, of Rock Island.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Lyle C. Dahnke, 75, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at his home.
Funeral Service will be at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Reverend Jason Crossen of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish will officiate. Honorary bearers will be his grandchildren, Steve Marks Jr., Timothy Marks, Adam Hill, Joshua Dahnke, Jacob Dahnke, Dan Fuller, Travis Brase, Stacey Fuller, and Cody White. A funeral luncheon will be held at the Knights of Columbus following the service.

Lyle was born on May 16, 1930, in Iowa City, the son of George F. and Beulah Henderson Dahnke. He married JoAnn Abbott on December 31, 1949, in Muscatine.

He retired from Grain Processing Corporation in 1990, after 30 years in the Maintenance Department.

Lyle enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to fish, camp and go to swap meets. He enjoyed sitting on the front porch and visiting with his neighbors.

Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Dahnke of Muscatine; two sons, Sam Dahnke and friend, Sherry Steahr, of Muscatine, and Jeff Dahnke and wife, Brenda, of Muscatine; one son-in-law, Steve Marks of Muscatine; three daughters, Sandra Hill and husband, Bill, of Fruitland, Linda Marks of Muscatine, and Tina Vastine and husband, Joe, of Durant; nine grandchildren, Steve Marks Jr., Timothy Marks, Adam Hill, Joshua Dahnke, Jacob Dahnke, Dan Fuller, Travis Brase, Stacey Fuller, and Cody White; five great-grandchildren, Emily Marks, Jenna Marks, Jacob Groce, Katelyn Groce, and Kendal Brase; three brothes, Dewayne 'Doc' Dahnke of Iowa City, Kenneth Dahnke and wife, Grace, of Muscatine, and Jack Dahnke and wife, Sue, of Muscatine; five sisters, Betty Bartholomew of Coralville, Virginia Poggenpohl of Iowa City, Diane Littrel and husband, John, of Muscatine, Delores Curtis and husband, Gene, of Muscatine, and Ramona McCleary and husband, Richard, of Rock Island; and many nieces and nephews.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Sharon Ranee Fuller in 1996, two sons-in-law, Dan Fuller and Timothy Brase; and three brothers, Robert, William, and Dale Dahnke.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Kenneth L. Dahnke, 70, of Muscatine, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, after a courageous battle with diabetes.

Casketbearers will be nephews, Neal Adams, David Hargrave, Mark Hargrave, Mike Hargrave, Greg Hargrave, Jeff Hargrave, Scott Wagner, Mike Dahnke and Jeff Dahnke.

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Following the services, there will be a time of food and fellowship at the American Legion Hall.

Mr. Dahnke was born April 14, 1937, in Iowa City, the son of George F. and Beulah (Henderson) Dahnke.

He married E. Grace Hargrave Jan. 31, 1958, in Muscatine.

He was employed at Central Soya for 15 years and later worked at the HON Oak Steel plant for 26 years in the top department, retiring in 1997.

He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, maintaining his vehicles, building bird houses, the companionship of his dog, Molly, and especially, spending time with his grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by his wife; two daughters, Vicki Plett and Cindi Ruckles and her companion, Bob Gray, of Muscatine; a son, Steve Dahnke and his wife, Kim, of Muscatine; five grandchildren, Kindra Plett and boyfriend, Stacy Robert Bradshaw, of Polo, Ill., Tyler Ruckles, Treavor Ruckles, Ben Dahnke and Jacob Dahnke, all of Muscatine; two brothers, Jack Dahnke and his wife, Sue, of Muscatine and Dewayne 'Doc' Dahnke of Iowa City; five sisters, Betty Bartholomew of Coralville, Virginia Poggenpohl of Iowa City, Diane Littrel and her husband, John, of Muscatine, Deloris Curtis and her husband, Gene, of Muscatine and Ramona McCleary and her husband, Richard, of Rock Island; a sister-in-law, Jo Ann Dahnke of Muscatine; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Robert, William, Dale and Lyle Dahnke.

Re: Louis Henry Dahnke

joycepeterson33 — 2008-09-13 03:57:47Z

Do you still have information on the Dahnke family? My line is George Carl henry Dahnke youngest son of John Dahnke and Sophia Brest.

Heinrich Fredrick Dahncke

dahncke127 — 2006-12-30 23:06:24Z

I am looking for Heinrich Fredrick Dahncke, born 28 MAY 1808
in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany. He immigrated 13 NOV 1847
to New Orleans aboard the Ship Harvan.

Re: Dahnke surname

dahncke127 — 2006-12-23 02:57:18Z

Are you still looking for information?

Re: help - Coat of Arms 411

dahncke127 — 2006-12-23 02:56:05Z

This is a really old post, but I do have a coat of arms that was developed based on the locality of the Dahncke name in northern Germany... but it really isn't a 'real' coat of arms.

Re: CHRISTOFFER DAHNKE

dahncke127 — 2006-11-12 05:32:52Z

I have some information that indicates Christoff Dahnke's father was Erdmann Dancke - Born: Abt 1654, Malchow-Cloister, Germany. I don't know how accurate that information is... I was also given some information on Hans Danke who lived in Parchim in the Marktstrate in the end of the 15th century who paid tax in the year 1496
for the 'Kaiserbede' ( a special war tax).

I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who may have information on these people.

Obit for Beatrice Wilma (Dedert) Dahnke 08-02-2006 Grand Rapids, Michigan

2006-08-08 10:44:02Z

Dorris Jean (Hunt) Dahnke Obituary

MelissaBarker51 — 2006-06-18 18:24:37Z

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, April 22, 1970
Page: Front Page

Name: Dorris Jean (Hunt) Dahnke
Age: 41
Born: Date and place not listed, a native of Davidson County, TN.
Died: Exact date of death not listed
Funeral: April 11, 1970 with Nave Funeral Home in Houston County, TN.
Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Davidson County, TN.
Parents: Jim and Annie Hunt
Surviving Spouse: Walter R. Dahnke
Surviving Children: Miss Denise Jean Dahnke, David Roland Dahnke
Surviving Siblings: Sarah E. Hunt, Albert J. Hunt

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker

DAHNKE, Friederica, Farnham, NY.

@@GeoffCW@aol.com — 2006-02-02 22:09:13Z

Looking for information on Freiderica DAHNKE, b. 8/18/1819 Wozeten/Mecklenberg Germany d. 12/17/1909 Farnham N.Y. Married Johann Christian Behrens around 1840.

Re: Louis Henry Dahnke

2005-01-22 19:10:18Z

I recently hired a genealogist from Germany to research John Dahnke and Sophia Brest. I received a lot of information on these two families, including parents, grandparents, etc. If you are interested, please email me and I'll share what I have.

John S. Dahnke - Germany - Texas

nsjones46 — 2004-09-15 00:06:53Z

John S. Dahnke b. 14 Dec 1816 came to the USA in 1852. He arrived in New York aboard the ship "Abby Pratt", which sailed out of Hamburg, Germany. John was from the town of Malchow, Mecklenburg, Germany and was a shoe maker. He died in Palmer, Ellis, Texas in 1896. Anyone have any more info on this family?

Re: Louis Henry Dahnke

nsjones46 — 2003-11-14 23:22:08Z

I am interested in any info you may have on George Dahnke, son of John S. Dahnke and Sophia Brest.

Re: help - Coat of Arms 411

2003-09-14 20:24:46Z

Michelle - Since you posted your message 3 years ago it's a long shot that you'll see mine. From what I've picked up, it would be highly unlikely that the Dahnke's (Dahncke, Dancke, Danke) had a coat of arms. I had a possible distant relative do some checking in Germeny and it seems that they were peasant types. One was a shoemaker. Folks like that didn't have a coat of arms - they usually worked for people with a coat of arms ;-)

Fred

Obit: Bill Dahnke

2003-08-26 21:26:57Z

Re: Louis Henry Dahnke

2003-07-08 06:35:53Z

I believe his son George was my grandfather. I will research this and please contact me.

Re: Wisconsin Dahnke's

2003-07-08 06:32:06Z

My grandfather, George Dahnke, is from Wisconsin. His family originated from there and he moved to Jacksonville, FL..
My father, Roger W. Dahnke, still lives in Florida and there was a family album listing ancestors. Please contact me if you would like to talk about this. I am the only son and I would like to know my family members.

Spelling of Dahnke

Junie_Reed — 2003-04-26 04:27:26Z

You should try different spellings of the name. I am a decendant of Dehnke but the spelling on my Grandfathers headstone is spelled Dahnke. I have a small amount of info if you would like to contact me I will give it to you. jlmr62@excite.com

Re: CHRISTOFFER DAHNKE

relamaki — 2002-12-31 22:52:10Z

Joachim Dahnke with the same birth date 11 Aug 1713 is my 5 g grandfather. Possibly could be same person. I don't have his wife's name but do have a son. He was from Germany.

dahnke

zenky — 2002-11-27 19:09:41Z

John Dahnke, Sr. born May 9, 1842 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany. Married Sophia Maria Dorothea Possehl in Nov. 1866. John served in German army at Ostrick and Schleswick around 1864. Came to America in 1868. Had six children: Henry, Fred, John Jr., Anna, and two more daughters whom I only have the married names and not their first names. I would like to find other relatives and try and trace the family farther back into Germany. Help is appreciated!

Dahnke's in Michigan

2002-10-30 01:57:18Z

Looking for information on Clarence Dahnke who lived in Detroit

CHRISTOFFER DAHNKE

PaulTalley27 — 2002-09-02 18:56:59Z

I am seeking any information concerning CHRISTOFFER DAHNKE b 11 Aug 1713 Bohnsack, Wespreussen, Preussen, Germany. His wife was DOROTHEA KOSEGARDTEN.

Gene Talley

Re: Dahnke surname

reginakramer23 — 2002-04-30 08:33:11Z

Hello. I am looking for
Johann Christian Friedrich DAHNCKE, he married in the town of Malchow, Mecklenburg in 1821 Sophia Christiana Henriette PULS. She was born in Silz 1799.
Thank you very much !

Gina.Kramer@web.de

Danagh- Buffalo 1878

2002-02-18 23:54:47Z

Hi,
This is a stretch, but just in case it provides a clue, on Mar. 1, 1878, Eliza Danagh signed my g.grandmother's autograph book in Buffalo (Black Rock section) N.Y. (Some of my grandmother's family was from Alsace.) There is also the signature of S.F. Danagh, no date, but probably around that same time.

Louis Henry Dahnke

2000-12-23 10:27:38Z

John S. Dahnke,SR born Dec 14,1816 in Germany and wife Sophia Brest born Feb 7,1818 in Alsace, France.

Son Louis Henry Dahnke born Feb 3, 1855 in upper New York State and wife Susan Guyer born Sept 1,1860 in Zurich, Switerland. Came to Texas in 1878 and brought a farm in Palmer, Ellis Co. Texas. Bought two other farms in Boyce, Ellis Co. TX.

Louis Henry Dahnke had nine children: Amy b. 1882, Ernest b. 1884, Mabel b. 1886, John b. 1888, Bertha 1891, Minnie b. 1893, George b. 1897, Fred b. 1902 and Robert (Emil) William "Bill" Dahnke b. 1805.

Bill Dahnke was my father. All my father's family are dead and I am searching for data bout my grandfather and great-grandfather and back to Germany. Thank you for your help.

Wisconsin Dahnke's

2000-08-20 08:17:47Z

My mother, Margaret Dahnke, was born in Prairie Du Sac Wisconson. Any information about the family line would help

Dahnke surname

2000-07-16 13:56:23Z

Michelle - there are a number of different spellings of Dahnke: DAHNCKE, DANCKE, DAHNCK, DANCKEN are a few of my ancestors in Germany from Malchow. Also, don't forget here in the U.S., census takers made up spellings as they went along and many people changed the spelling of their names.

to Ralf Dahnke (RDahnke@gmx.de) may be able to shed some light for you.

DAHNKE

2000-03-17 13:42:25Z

MY GRANDFATHER IS SHERMAN DAHNKE. HE IS GERMAN FROM HAMBERG
HE CAME OVER TO CANADA WHEN HE WAS VERY YOUNG.
HE HAD A BROTHER NAMED IVAN WHO LIVED IN THE USA
THE NAME DAHNKE IS A VERY RARE GERMAN NAME. IF YOU LOOK
UNDER GERMAN HERALDIC ARMORIAL DEVICES ( COAT OF ARMS )
YOU WILL PROBLEY FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND DISINT RELATIVES MYSELF.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO PLEASE LEAVE ANOTHER MESSAGE.
AT MY E-MAIL ADRESS.
I AM FROM ONTARIO CANADA ( TORONTO ) MY GRANDFATHER WAS FROM
SASKATCHEWAN

help - Coat of Arms 411

2000-03-14 09:19:24Z

I'm really stuck, does anyone have any information on the Dahnke name? I need to make a Coat of Arms for a major school project with accurate information, and the most I know is Dahnke is German, can anyone help, please?