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Obit: John Landen of Nebraska (1926-2005)

wilsonje19 — 2009-05-16 23:21:52Z

John “Jack” Andrew Landen, the son of Andrew “Walter” and Iva Marie (Watson) Landen was born on May 10, 1926 on a farm south of Newman Grove, NE. He was baptized on January 30, 1927 at the Salem Lutheran Church rural St. Edward. Jack was later confirmed at Salem Lutheran on May 24, 1942. He attended school at Platte County School District #65 until the 8th grade and graduated from Newman Grove High School in 1944. Jack farmed for a brief period until January 1946 when he entered the United States Navy. He served on the USS Brush until November of 1947 when he was honorably discharged.

On May 28, 1950 Jack was united in marriage to Gretchen Louise Schmadeke at the Zion Lutheran Church in Albion. Following their marriage Jack and Gretchen lived in Newman Grove where he worked various jobs. In 1953 they moved to Albion where Jack worked as a carpenter. He then joined his brother Bob in business at Landen’s Electric and TV. In 1958 Jack joined the ranks of Consumer’s Public Power District (Loup Power District) as a lineman-serviceman where his duties included servicing electric appliances. In 1969 Jack was promoted to journeyman-lineman where he had various duties including installing and reading meters, meter orders, trimming trees, handling bills and customer complaints, and managing the sub-station south of Albion. Jack retired in 1985. His hobbies have included fishing, hunting, golf, and his biggest interest lied in remodeling houses. Jack will also be remembered for his love of farm animals and the many he raised throughout the years.

Jack was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Albion where he has served on the church council. He was also an Albion Volunteer Firefighter and EMT. Jack was active with the Boy Scouts, little league baseball; he also has a lifetime membership and has served as president of the Boone County Historical Society.

On Monday, April 4, 2005 Jack passed away at the Wolf Memorial Good Samaritan Center in Albion following a brief stay there. He was 78 years of age.

Jack is survived by his wife Gretchen of Albion; 3 daughters: Suzette Goetzmann & husband John of Omaha; Marcia Seier, Lisa Skillstad and husband Dave all of Albion; son Bryce and wife Barb of Chadron, NE; 2 brothers: Robert & wife Dorothy of Beatrice, NE; Leland and wife Nancy of Newman Grove, NE; 4 sisters: Patricia Goad of Tequesta, FL; Korrine Bailey and husband Jack of Engelwood, CO; Marion Landen of Aurora, CO; Ruth Hartford and husband Robert of Albion; 12 grandchildren: Greg Seier of Wayne, NE; Lynne Webster and husband Mike of Albion; Heather Skillstad and Bryan Skillstad of Chino, CA; Melissa Belgum of Bennington, NE; Ann Seier of Lincoln, NE; Erich Landen of Chadron, NE; Shana Skillstad of Albion; Danielle and Emily Landen of Chadron , NE; Colleen and Kathryn Goetzmann of Omaha, NE; 1 great-grandson Calvin Webster of Albion; along with nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister Colleen Marie Landen, and son-in-law Jerry Seier.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Albion with Rev. Larry Sydow officiating. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Levander Funeral Home in Albion.

Memorials are suggested to the Boone County Health Center Cardiac Rehabilitaion.

LANDEN Retha M 1922-1991

t42Moore — 2009-01-20 17:21:34Z

LANDEN Retha M 1922-1991

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 200,300 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Henry Landon

blanden719 — 2008-11-29 14:27:48Z

I have traced back to Henry (b 1700, d 1754 in Maryland). Does anyone know who is father was? His wife? I'm one of those Somerset, Maryland Landens from George Waltston Landen's first marriage. Any help would be appreciated.

Wish I knew where I could locate Ron Landen now. Anyone know?

Re: Landen---Dorothy E. ----------"Doc" James Earl Webb-Webb City

webbie2529139561 — 2008-09-22 13:05:59Z

Morning--I am sooo happy to hear from you--I also have done alot of reserch--and would like to share what I have with you--hope to hear back from u--

Mrs. James E,Webb III-----Susan

Re: Landen---Dorothy E. ----------"Doc" James Earl Webb-Webb City

rontherunner — 2008-09-21 20:36:01Z

Dot is my Dad's sister. He and his twin brother are still alive. I have done as much work on the family history as can be done. I admit I have not touched it in a few years but I have sooo much info I just stopped working on it.
Hope to hear from you
Ron

Landen---Dorothy E. ----------"Doc" James Earl Webb-Webb City

susanwebb567 — 2006-11-27 04:10:56Z

I have started working on family ancestry--came up with my husbands grandfather married Dorothy E.Landen--amyone having any information I would really appreciate it.
James Earl Webb Sr.("Doc" Webb of Webb City in Flordia)
Dorothy was his 3rd wife--so I`m assuming she has family before marrying James--- thank u for any help--- Susan M.Webb

Re: Mary Ann Landen - b. abt 1817

pata41 — 2006-11-20 22:02:19Z

Cheryl,
I`m interested in what you might have on the Allen McGregor family in Livingston co., NY. My husband`s mother was raised by Edward McGregor. Edward was the son of Charles & ?Josephine McGregor. The only Charles I can find in NY who was born abt. 1848 (as given on the 1900 census) is Charles, s/o Allen & Mary McGregor in Livingston co. My husband`s aunt who is the daughter of Edward & Luella Parker McGregor is interested in her father`s ancestry.
Pat R.

Re: Mary Ann Landen - b. abt 1817

pata41 — 2006-11-20 22:02:19Z

Cheryl,
Thanks so much for this information. It helps a lot. Are you from Charles & Josephine`s line? I have quite a bit of good info. the Hilliker & Parker lines. My connection is through Luella Hilliker; her son was my husband.
Pat

Re: Lafayette/Suwannee County Florida Landens

2006-06-21 23:42:52Z

My line comes from Elsey Landing. I am not sure if this is his real name. He had other children, but I only know of 3 names. The family story goes when he settled in the southeastern part of Ga. His wife wouldn't come so she sent his oldest 3 children and she kept the other children with her. I don't know her name or how many other children they had. I live in Dodge County Ga. Which is in the mid state area. I have found my Landing's spelled Landing, Landen, Landin, and even London, along with other variation's. I would really appreciate any info you might have. I have not been able to find out all of Elsey's children's names. Thank you in advance, Susie Allen..sduggar@yahoo.com

Re: Lafayette/Suwannee County Florida Landens

2006-06-17 22:43:10Z

Just for the record, in case any other descendents are also searching, tell me something about the Landens you seek. Also, if you would, please tell me where you are geographically. I might know of someone else you can contact, depending on what specific family you seek.

Valerie

Re: Lafayette/Suwannee County Florida Landens

2006-06-15 04:12:51Z

Hi Valerie, I would be very greatful for any info you might be able to give me on this family. I think these are my Landing's, but need more info. Thank you in advance Susie..sduggar@yahoo.com

Lafayette/Suwannee County Florida Landens

evalerieh — 2005-08-25 01:38:28Z

Some years ago, two members of this family posted. If they, or anyone else connected to this family are still on line, would you please contact me? I am not a direct relative, but my gr-grandfather's first wife was a Landen. I would like to fill in some gaps on that family.

Egbert Landen

Hollyheath2 — 2005-06-08 01:13:45Z

More information I though someone could use. There is also a family in Arcadia, Wayne, NY with a Clara and Martha in it. Egbert Landen, Louisa, Clara B, Harriet E, baby, Nancy 14 , Martha E. 38.

Mary Ann Landen - b. abt 1817

tismeinaz — 2005-06-03 04:16:36Z

Looking for info on the family of Mary Ann born either in Ireland or New Jersey depending on the source. Married Allen McGregor abt. 1840 and lived in Livingston County, NY

Re: Mary Ann Landen - b. abt 1817

tismeinaz — 2005-06-03 04:16:36Z

I don't have much :-( Allen and Mary were apparently dropped off by space aliens in 1840 and picked up just after 1860 :-) Durring their time here - they had a hard time settling down but did at least stay in Livingston County. Depending on which document you read, Allen was born in either Scotland or New York and Mary Ann was born in Ireland, NY or NJ.

Their children were:
Isaac b abt 1840
Margaret b abt 1841 married Nelson Swarts 13 Mar 1865 - Groveland NY
Melissa (sp?) b abt 1844
Charles Henry b 4 Mar 1846 d 12 Apr 1911 m Josephine Handsome 15 Oct 1876 - Batavia NY
George E b 22 Feb 1848 d 23 July 1915 m Louisa Squyess (sp?) Batavia
Jothan (sp?) b abt 1852 m Annie betw 1865 - 1870
Venora (sp?) Jane b abt 1852
Allennia (sp?) b abt 1855
L. James b abt 1856
H M b abt 1858

Charles and George fought in the Civil War. Both were with the NY Volunteers - 21st Regiment of Cavalry aka Griswold Light Cavalry.

Louella Honora Parker was married to James Hilliker prior to marrying Edward McGregor. James died in 1918. They had two daughters - Catherine and Luella M. Louella married Edward 4 Apr 1919 and they had 5 children.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have questions.

Illinois Landens

shelleykcottrell — 2004-07-05 09:32:29Z

Looking for any information about my grandfather Wesley Landen, who died in the 1950's. I believe he was born with (1) arm. He had four brothers; Leroy,Earl, Merlin, and Clifford. I believe he lived DuPage county, maybe Addison, IL.

Re: Landen, Landins in Florida

2004-07-02 21:49:55Z

Have you been able to find any more information on the ancestry of Elizabeth Landen and her children. My gg grandfather was Guildford Landen.

Landens in north Florida

2004-06-17 21:44:07Z

My g.g.grandfather was Gilford Landen b.1835 and my g.grandmother was Julia Melissa Hewitt Landen. Their daughter Jo Emma married George Nelson Trawick. I remember my grandmother telling me that her mother had five given names. I hope that you can share some Landen genealogy with me.

George Walston Landen(on)

2003-07-30 01:38:28Z

Trying to contact Ronald W. Landen. Saw posting on
Landon Family Site.
George W. Landen is connected to my family and I have some info to share. Please send me an email
charly59@charter.net

Landens in North Florida.

2004-03-08 00:41:21Z

A Guilford Landen married a Julia Melissa Hewitt in Florida.
His sister, Lucy, married Julia's brother Edward Grant.

A daughter of Guilford and Julia married a George Trawick.

Does anyone know anything about this family?

Obituary/funeral announcement Libby Landen 1997

2003-01-20 23:15:24Z

I am trying to find a obituary/funeral notice for Libby Marie Novack. Born 09/02/1900 in Chicago Cook Illinois. Died 08/21/1997 in Chatsworth Los Angeles, CA. I am trying to find out if she had any children or grandchildren. This is the only way I can think of to find out. Thank you!

Re: Illinois Landens

2003-01-17 11:07:03Z

Leroy Landen was my grandfather, not Wesley. He was missing an arm and I think he was a mechanic. He lived in or near Addison and was married to Esther Freier. They had three daughters. Also, looking for his parents names.

family

2001-07-24 01:40:48Z

I was told by one of my sister's that on her birth certificate that her last name was spelt Landin. Our Dad was from Edgecombe County. We have not been able to find out to much about our family. Everyone has either passed away or they just don't want to talk about it.I really would like to find some of my kin.

obit for Jean L. Landen

2002-04-13 22:52:23Z

Re: Landen Plot in Pineview

2002-03-20 23:09:01Z

I think we may have a connection, my husbands grandfather was Cary Charles Landing, his father was Charles Landen (somewhere along the way the name was changed) Cary lived in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, NC. Charles married first Lucy Mae Etheridge, second Maud A Bryant. Charles father was Lemuel Landing. My husbands line comes down through the first marriage to Lucy.
Cary and his wife Nellie Ray Edwards lived for a while in Rocky Mount.
Let me know what you think
Linda Anderson

Walter or Mary Landon

2001-03-07 13:36:51Z

My grandparents were Walter & Mary Landon and my greatgrandmother was Zuella Johnson

Dad's mothers maiden name

2000-10-03 18:15:42Z

My Dad was born in Edgecombe County,N.C in October of 1909 to Joe Landen and Mollie Morgan. He had a brother naamed David and two sisters. His uncle Dimpsey Dickson and aunt Alice Morgan raised the two boys.

family relations

2000-10-02 10:55:46Z

i am searching for info. on a rhoda landen who married adam coleman, if u have any info. i would really appreciate hearing from u

Landen Plot in Pineview

2000-09-09 16:13:13Z

Sherrod N. Landen, Jr. (Jim" was born in 1931, not 1831...he died of a heart attack as did our father....My mother Sister died of cancer....Margaret Ann Landen

Landen Plot in Pineview

2000-09-09 16:08:19Z

Hello, First time I have checked this Landen Family tree. The Landens in the RockY Mount Pineview cemetery are my family. The stone is from my mother's side, Williams. Sherrod, Sr. was my father, Sherrod (Jim) was my brother, Mildred Louise, my mother and Mildred landen Baker my sister. My father was born and raised in Whitakers, NC. His mother's name was Maude Bryant Landen. His entire family has died. He had many sisters and two brothers, all raised on the family farm in Whitakers, NC. His father's name was Charles Landen and I have a living brother in New Bern named after him. I am the youngest child, 57yrs old, Charles is 62yrs old. I have 4 Landen counsins still living in Rocky Mount. Their father was Allie Charles Landen. There is one son, tommy from him, the other 3 are girls. If you would like more information just let me know. My father always told me his family came for Scotland and most of his sisters were light red-headed and so was his mother. Margaret

NC Landen