Rosemary Catherine Hasty Byrnes1

F, (1921 - 1995)
FatherThomas J. Hasty (1888 - a 1931)
MotherJulia Begley Hasty (1876 - 1931)
Relationship1st cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*21 Mar 1921 1 
Marriage*21 Oct 1942 Groom=James Germaine Byrnes2 
Married Name21 Oct 1942 Byrnes [Hasty] 
Death*7 Nov 1995 Saint Charles, Saint Charles, Missouri (MO), United States (US)3 
Note*10 Nov 1995 obituary Saint Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch, Friday, 10 November 19953 
Burial*11 Nov 1995 Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 
Last Edited20 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S593] Herself.
  2. [S1388] Rosemary Hasty Byrnes.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S198] Cemetery record, Calvary Cemetery, 5239 West Florissant Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri;.

James Germaine Byrnes1

M, (1919 - 2002)
FatherGermaine Byrnes (c 1895 - )
MotherMarie Modica Byrnes (c 1895 - )
Birth*27 Jan 1919 Louisiana (LA), United States (US)2,3 
Marriage*21 Oct 1942 Bride=Rosemary Catherine Hasty Byrnes1 
Residence*1995 Saint Charles, Saint Charles, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 
Death*31 May 2002 Saint Charles, Saint Charles, Missouri (MO), United States (US)2,5 
Note*2 Jun 2002 obituary: Saint Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch, Sunday 02 June 2002 sCp10c35 
Burial*3 Jun 2002 Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)6 
Biography* James Germaine Byrnes, 1919-2002:
James was at the very least a 3rd generation Louisianan as both of his parents and all four of his grandparents were born there. He was the second child and the first son. In 1920, the family rented at 1427 Joliet in New Orleans and James' father worked for the railroad. James enjoyed a lifelong passion for flying. He was a certified flight instructor. Was named National flight instructor of the year in 1984. Was honored with navigational Fix-Byrns in 1999. Was past president of Greater St Louis Flight Instructors Assoc. Was on the Board of Directors of Missouri Pilots Assoc. Was president of the Gateway Chapter of the Missouri Pilots Assoc for six years and a member of and received the president's citation of the AOPA.

James died on a Friday at age 83. He was survived by his five children and nine grandchildren. His wife and two brothers predeceased him. James' funeral was held on Monday from St Elizabeth Ann Seton's in St Charles. 
Last Edited20 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S1388] Rosemary Hasty Byrnes.
  2. [S327] Social Security Death Index -from Rootsweb <http://ssdi.roostweb.com/>-.
  3. [S1731] 1920 Federal Census, Orleans Parish, Louisiana,.
  4. [S761] Wife's obituary.
  5. [S18] Obituary,.
  6. [S444] Saint Louis Diocese website - <www.stlcathcem.com>,.

John Patrick Cody

M, (1899 - 1970)
John Patrick Cody,
1899-1970
FatherMichael Joseph Cody (1869 - 1939)
MotherJohanna C. Broadders Cody (1874 - 1961)
Relationship1st cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*30 Aug 1899 Missouri (MO), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*c 1922 Bride=Marcella Saettle Cody3 
Residence1 Apr 1930 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa (IA), United States (US)3 
Residence*May 1970 Seattle, King, Washington (WA), United States (US)1 
Death*May 1970 1 
Note*30 May 1970 funeral notice Seattle (Washington) Post-Intelligencer, Saturday, 30 May 1970 p37.4 
Biography* John P. Cody, 1899-1970:
The eldest of six, John grew up at 4139 Louisiana Avenue in St. Louis' 10th ward and 5056 Ridge Avenue in the 26th ward. He was inducted into military service on 22 May 1918 at Saint Louis. He was assigned to Paris Island, South Carolina and later to an atheletic detachment. John was promoted to Corporal in September of 1918. He did not serve overseas. In 1920, John was working as a grain-inspector for the state of Missouri and living with his parents at Ridge Avenue address. By 1930, John and family were renting at 3808 Edwards Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa's 1st Ward. He was an Assistant Manager for a Life Insurance Company. According to family lore, John left the family, went further west and remarried.

John, 70, was living at 1743 Boylston in Seattle, Washington when he died in May of 1970. He was survived by his four children. John's funeral was held from Our Lady Chapel, St. James Cathedral on Monday, 1 June. Bleitz funeral home was in charge. 
Last Edited1 Aug 2015

Citations

  1. [S26] Social Security Death Index -1996 edition, version 1.30-.
  2. [S199] 1900 Federal Census, Saint Louis, Missouri,.
  3. [S434] 1930 Federal Census, Polk County, Iowa,.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.

Marie B. Cody Duggan

F, (1903 - 1951)
Marie (Cody) Duggan, ca1903-1951
FatherMichael Joseph Cody (1869 - 1939)
MotherJohanna C. Broadders Cody (1874 - 1961)
Relationship1st cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*26 Feb 1903 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1 
Marriage License*15 Feb 1935 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)2 
Married Name1935 Duggan [Cody] 
Marriage*Feb 1935 Groom=William T. Duggan2 
Death*20 Jul 1951 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)3,1 
Note*21 Jul 1951 obituary Saint Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch, Saturday 21 July 1951 sAp8c23 
Burial*23 Jul 1951 Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 
Biography* Marie Cody Duggan, 1903-1951:
The second of six and the oldest daughter, Marie was working as a stenographer at a mercantile agency and living with her parents at 5056 Ridge Avenue in 1920 at age 17. She was still living with them in 1930 at 5128 Highland (formerly Spalding) Avenue in the 22nd ward.Marie was married in 1935 at age 31. Later she was employed by the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co.

Marie, 48, of 6601 Alamo Avenue, Clayton, died on a Friday at St. Mary's hospital in Richmond Heights. Cause of death was an aneurysm due to cerebral hemorrhage and an autopsy was performed. Marie was attended by Dr. Robert W. Woolsey of 16 Hampton Village Place. She was survived by her husband William, mother Johanna, three sisters: Ann Zimmerman, Margaret Lane, Rita Cassidy and two brothers: Thomas J and John P Cody. Marie's funeral was held on Monday from Saint Luke's at Bellevue and Dale. Arthur J. Donnelly Parlors, 3840 Lindell Blvd was in charge of arrangements. Marie was buried with her husband's family. 
Last Edited22 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S195] Missouri state death record.
  2. [S1785] St Louis County civil marriage record, index, rcd not found.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S444] Saint Louis Diocese website - <www.stlcathcem.com>,.

Anna A. Cody Zimmerman

F, (1906 - 1992)
FatherMichael Joseph Cody (1869 - 1939)
MotherJohanna C. Broadders Cody (1874 - 1961)
Relationship1st cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*18 Dec 1906 Missouri (MO), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*22 Jun 1938 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Groom=Frank J. Zimmerman3 
Married Name22 Jun 1938 Zimmerman [Cody] 
Death*27 Apr 1992 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 
Note*28 Apr 1992 obituary Saint Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch, Tuesday 28 April 1992 sCp4c84 
Burial*30 Apr 1992 Resurrection Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)5 
Biography* Anna Cody Zimmerman, 1906-1992:
In 1910, Codys lived at 5056 Ridge in ward 26. By 1930, they were living at 5128 Highland Avenue (formerly Spalding) in ward 22. Anna's future husband lived two doors away at 5122 Highland Avenue. Anna was 32 when she was married to Frank Zimmerman by a Catholic priest named Edward Dowling. The Rev. Dowling listed his address as 221 N. Grand in the civil marriage register. Don't know where the marriage took place but the priest's address is around the corner from the college church - St Francis Xavier - at 3628 Lindell.

Anna, 85, died on a Monday. She was survived by her husband Frank, her daughter and five grandchildren. The funeral was held at Saint Raphael's on Thursday. Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. 
Last Edited27 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S327] Social Security Death Index -from Rootsweb <http://ssdi.roostweb.com/>-.
  2. [S191] 1910 Federal Census, Saint Louis City, Missouri,.
  3. [S482] Saint Louis civil marriage record.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.
  5. [S444] Saint Louis Diocese website - <www.stlcathcem.com>,.

Thomas Joseph Cody

M, (1906 - 1979)
FatherMichael Joseph Cody (1869 - 1939)
MotherJohanna C. Broadders Cody (1874 - 1961)
Relationship1st cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*18 Dec 1906 Missouri (MO), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*27 Sep 1941 Saint Edward's, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Bride=Dorothy Ellen Whealen Cody, priest=John Patrick Cody3 
Marriage*19 Nov 1952 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Bride=Josephine Caroline Zeni Cody, priest=John Patrick Cody3 
Death*10 Jul 1979 Ferguson, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 
Note*11 Jul 1979 obituary Saint Louis (Missouri) Globe-Democrat, Wednesday, 11 July 19794 
Burial*12 Jul 1979 Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)5 
Biography* Thomas J. Cody, 1906-1979:
Thomas grew up at5 056 Ridge Avenue in the 26th ward and at 5128 Highland Avenue (formerly Spalding) in the 22nd. He worked as a plumber and was a member of Plumber's Local No. 35. In 1951, Thomas was living at 410 Millman in Ferguson.

Thomas, 72, died on a Tuesday. He was survived by his second wife Josephine, one daughter, and two sisters Anna Zimmerman and Margaret Lane. His funeral was held from Saints John and James church, Ferguson. Memorials were preferred in masses. The White-Mullen Mortuary, 118 N. Florissant Road, Ferguson, was in charge of arrangements. 
Last Edited22 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S26] Social Security Death Index -1996 edition, version 1.30-.
  2. [S191] 1910 Federal Census, Saint Louis City, Missouri,.
  3. [S482] Saint Louis civil marriage record.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.
  5. [S198] Cemetery record, Calvary Cemetery, 5239 West Florissant Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri;.

Margaret Josephine Cody Lane

F, (1910 - 1981)
FatherMichael Joseph Cody (1869 - 1939)
MotherJohanna C. Broadders Cody (1874 - 1961)
Relationship1st cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*16 Jan 1910 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1,2 
Christening23 Jan 1910 Saint Mark's, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Witness=Thomas Joseph Cody Sr3 
Marriage*14 Oct 1937 Most Blessed Sacrament church, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Groom=Harry Thomas Lane3 
Married Name14 Oct 1937 Lane [Cody] 
(Witness) Marriage8 Sep 1945 Most Blessed Sacrament church, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Bride=Rita Cody Cassidy, Groom=Dr. Hugh Glennon Cassidy4,5 
Note*2 Sep 1981 obituary Saint Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch, Wednesday, 2 September 19816 
Death*3 Sep 1981 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1,2 
Burial*4 Sep 1981 Resurrection Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)7 
Biography* Margaret Cody Lane, 1910-1981:
Margaret was christened by the Rev. John T. Sesnon. Her sponsors were Thomas Cody (her father's brother) and Mary Broaders (her mother's sister). Margaret grew up at 5056 Ridge Avenue in the 26th ward and 5128 Highland Avenue (formerly Spalding) in the 22nd ward. She was married in 1937 by the Rev. John W. Marren.

Margaret, 71, died on a Wednesday. She was survived by her husband, one son, one daughter, and one sister Ann Zimmerman. Margaret's funeral was held on Friday from St. Raphael the Archangel church. Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa Street at Watson, was in charge of arrangements. 
Last Edited22 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S264] Family Journal style printout, received 5 March 2000 Martha Lane,.
  2. [S26] Social Security Death Index -1996 edition, version 1.30-.
  3. [S472] St.Mark's christening record 1893-1912.
  4. [S412] Hugh Cassidy/Rita Cody Family Group Sheets, postmarked 23 May 1997 from Bill Buchholz, 14570 Mondoubleau Lane, Florissant, MO 63034-2440.
  5. [S5] Mother's obituary,.
  6. [S18] Obituary,.
  7. [S444] Saint Louis Diocese website - <www.stlcathcem.com>,.

Rita Cody Cassidy

F, (1916 - 1962)
FatherMichael Joseph Cody (1869 - 1939)
MotherJohanna C. Broadders Cody (1874 - 1961)
Relationship1st cousin of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*9 Jan 1916 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1 
Christening23 Jan 1916 Saint Mark's, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Witness=Honora Cody1 
Marriage*8 Sep 1945 Most Blessed Sacrament church, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Groom=Dr. Hugh Glennon Cassidy, priest=John Patrick Cody, Witness=Margaret Josephine Cody Lane2,3 
Married Name8 Sep 1945 Cassidy [Cody] 
Death*17 Jul 1962 Washington, Franklin, Missouri (MO), United States (US)2 
Note*18 Jul 1962 obituary - paper and date unknown4 
Burial*20 Jul 1962 Saint Francis Cemetery, Washington, Franklin, Missouri (MO), United States (US)4 
Biography* Rita Cody Cassidy, 1917-1962:
The youngest of six and the fourth daughter, Rita was christened at Saint Mark's on 23 January 1916 by the Rev. W'm L. Galvin sponsored by Patrick Dowling and her aunt Nora Cody. She spent her early years at 5056 Ridge avenue and at 5128 Highland Ave (formerly Spalding) in the 22nd ward. In 1945, at age 29, Rita was married to Hugh Glennon by her first cousin John Cody before witnesses Emmett Dustin and her sister Margaret Lane. Rita was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, St. Bernadette Sodality, K of C Auxiliary, and St Francis Hospital Auxiliary.

A resident of Washington, Missouri, Rita, 46, died on a Tuesday of diabetes. She was survived by her husband Hugh, two daughters, sisters Ann Zimmerman and Margaret Lane and brothers John and Thomas Cody. The funeral was held on Friday from St Francis Borgia church in Washington. Otto & Co Chapel, Washington was in charge of arrangements. 
Last Edited21 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S478] Saint Mark's christening record 1912-1927.
  2. [S412] Hugh Cassidy/Rita Cody Family Group Sheets, postmarked 23 May 1997 from Bill Buchholz, 14570 Mondoubleau Lane, Florissant, MO 63034-2440.
  3. [S5] Mother's obituary,.
  4. [S18] Obituary,.

Timothy Begley

M, (c 1827 - 1922)
FatherJohn P. Begley ( - b 1859)
MotherCatherine Reagan Begley (c 1803 - 1873)
RelationshipGranduncle of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
ChartsBegley/Reagan family
Birth*c 1827 Cork, Ireland1,2 
Christening9 Apr 1831 Shandrum, Cork, Ireland3 
Marriage*15 Feb 1871 Shandrum, Cork, Ireland; Bride=Elizabeth Clifford Begley, Witness=John Begley4 
Death*3 Aug 1922 Glenfield, Liscarroll, Cork, Ireland1 
Biography* Timothy Begley, c1827-1922:
Timothy was a farmer in the small townland of Glenfield North, Knocktemple civil parish, County Cork, Ireland. In 1901 there were three houses in the townland. Timothy's and one other were rated 3rd class, the remaining house was 2nd class. There were eleven people in the townland, all Catholics. Timothy's house was made of mud or wood, with a thatch or wood roof, three rooms, and two windows in front.There were three out-buildings in the townland, Timothy had one: a cow house. A widower, Timothy's two oldest children, Nora and John, were living with him (his youngest son, Michael, immigrated to the U.S.A. the year before) and all were Irish and English speakers. In 1911, there were still three houses in the townland. Timothy's house was now rated 2nd class, and one house was still 3rd class. There were still eleven people in the townland, and all were Catholic. Timothy's house was of stone or brick, with a thatch or wood roof, three rooms, and three windows in front. There were now nine out-buildings in the townland, Timothy had three: cow house, piggery, and fowl house. The two children were still living with Timothy and were single. Timothy's sister, the widow Nora Bowles, now lived with them. All but Timothy's daughter spoke both Irish and English.

Timothy Begley, in his mid-90's, died on a Thursday. Jerome Clifford, a resident of Glenfield, was the informant on the death record (a nephew?). 

Family

Elizabeth Clifford Begley b. c 1831, d. 14 Jul 1893
Children
Last Edited26 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S167] Ireland civil death record.
  2. [S348] 1901 National Census, County Cork, Ireland,.
  3. [S184] Shandrum Christening Record 1829-1880.
  4. [S187] Ireland civil marriage record.

Elizabeth Clifford Begley

F, (c 1831 - 1893)
FatherMichael Clifford
Mother(Mrs Michael) (?) Clifford
ChartsBegley/Reagan family
Birth*c 1831 1 
Residence*14 Feb 1871 Ballynakilla, Shandrum, Cork, Ireland2 
Marriage*15 Feb 1871 Shandrum, Cork, Ireland; Groom=Timothy Begley, Witness=John Begley2 
Married Name15 Feb 1871 Begley [Clifford] 
Death*14 Jul 1893 Glenfield, Liscarroll, Cork, Ireland; Witness=Michael Begley1 
Biography* Elizabeth Clifford Begley, ca1831-1893:
Eliza was married to Timothy Begley by Edmond Cotter before witnesses John Begley (Timothy's brother) and Catherine Clifford (Eliza'a sister?). She and Timothy had three children. Neither of the two older had married by 1911. The youngest child immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1900 at age 25.

Eliza died on a Friday at age 62. Her death was witnessed on the record by her youngest son Michael. 

Family

Timothy Begley b. c 1827, d. 3 Aug 1922
Children
Last Edited19 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S167] Ireland civil death record.
  2. [S187] Ireland civil marriage record.

Michael Begley

M, (1875 - 1928)
FatherTimothy Begley (c 1827 - 1922)
MotherElizabeth Clifford Begley (c 1831 - 1893)
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Joseph Cody Jr
Birth*3 Apr 1875 Glenfield, Liscarroll, Cork, Ireland1 
Christening11 Mar 1875 Churchtown, Cork, Ireland2 
(Witness) Death14 Jul 1893 Glenfield, Liscarroll, Cork, Ireland; Deceased=Elizabeth Clifford Begley3 
Immigration*1 Aug 1900 Port of, New York, New York (NY), United States (US); "Olympic"4 
Naturalization*22 Apr 1918 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US) 
Occupation*1918 Shoemaker5 
Death*24 May 1928 Carondelet, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)6,7 
Note*25 May 1928 obituary - paper and date unknown6 
Burial*28 May 1928 Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)8 
Biography* Michael Begley, 1875-1928:
As seems typically the case, recordings of Irish births are inconsistent, and Michael's records are no exception. The anchor for us, as always, is the christening record, if one exists. Not that the priests have proven to be meticulous record keepers but - it's a stake in the ground and the birth is not likely to have occurred after the christening event. Michael was christened on 11 March 1875. His civil birth record lists 03 April 1875. His 1915 Declaration of Intent to become a United States citizen, his 1918 Petition for Naturalization and his 1918 Registration for the Draft all list 20 March 1874 (Ah - some consistency there, even though it's nine-days after his christening!). Michael emigrated Ireland in 1900, seven years after the death of his mother, and arrived at the Port of New York in New York City on 01 August 1900 aboard the Oceanic from Queenstown (Cobh), County Cork, Ireland. He was listed on the ship's passenger manifest as a single male from Liscarroll with $30 in his pocket and a ticket to Saint Louis, Missouri to meet his uncle J. Begley of 1127 St. Louis Avenue.

In 1910, Michael was living with his uncle John Begley and incorrectly listed as the uncle's son. The uncle's family had moved from 1127 St. Louis Avenue to 2811 North 23rd Street in Saint Louis 18th ward. Michael was working as a shoemaker for a shoehouse. Declaring his Intention to become a U.S. citizen in the Circuit Court of Saint Louis on 04 September 1915, he incorrectly listed the Olympic as the ship upon which he left Queenstown (Cobh). Michael listed his residence as 2827 North 23rd Street, his occupation as shoeworker and his physical description as being of dark complexion, standing 5ft-10in tall, weighing 155 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Two-years-six-months later, on 22 April 1918, Michael files a Petition for Naturalization. He lists the same residence, occupation shoemaker, and further declares that he is not married, has no children and left Queenstown on 25 July 1900 (aboard the Olympic), arrived in New York City on 01 August 1900 and was in Saint Louis nine days later. Michael's petition was witnessed by John O'Brien, unemployed, of 1808 Bacon Street, Saint Louis (Thomas Cody and wife Mary Begley, Michael's cousin, were living at this address in 1910. As a result of this co-incidence there is a suspicion, as yet unproven, that John O'Brien is related to Mary Begley Cody) and by the same Thos J Cody, city fireman, of 3021A North Taylor Avenue, Saint Louis (the same Thomas Cody that lived at 1808 Bacon in 1910). On 12 September of 1918, Michael registered for the draft (World War I). His address has changed to 3100 North Taylor, St Louis, he is employed by International Shoe Co. on Jefferson and his physical decription is tall in height, of medium build with brown eyes and black hair. His nearest relative is his father Timothy in County Cork, Ireland. By 1928, Michael is living at 6458 Lloyd Avenue, St Louis.

Michael, age 53, died of pulmonary tuberculosis on a Thursday at Mount Saint Rose sanitarium in Carondelet. He was attended by Dr. Jaconua Schlecker of 3515 South Grand, St Louis. Michael's funeral was held at St James church on Monday. Cullen-Kelly of 1416 North Taylor Avenue were the undertakers. 
Last Edited26 Mar 2016

Citations

  1. [S168] Ireland civil birth record.
  2. [S185] Churchtown christening record.
  3. [S167] Ireland civil death record.
  4. [S194] Passenger List, Olympic, arrived 1 August 1900, at Port of New York, sailed 25 July 1900, from Cobh, Ireland.
  5. [S1598] Petition for naturalization.
  6. [S18] Obituary,.
  7. [S195] Missouri state death record.
  8. [S198] Cemetery record, Calvary Cemetery, 5239 West Florissant Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri;.

John Henry Mertens

M, (1882 - 1946)
FatherTheodore Mertens (1854 - )
MotherElizabeth Schulte Mertens (1851 - )
Birth*20 Jul 1882 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*21 Oct 1903 Our Lady of Good Counsel, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Bride=Blanche Walsh Mertens, priest=Rev. Jno A. Tracy3,4 
(Witness) Christening16 Jan 1918 Our Lady of Good Counsel, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US); Principal=Donald John Muckermann5 
Death*3 Feb 1946 Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)6,1 
Note*6 Feb 1946 obituary Saint Louis (Missouri) Globe Democrat, Wednesday, 6 February 1946.6 
Burial*7 Feb 1946 Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), United States (US)7 
Biography* John Henry Mertens, 1882-1946:
A first generation German-American whose mother was born in Iowa, John and wife Blanche were renting a duplex at 3129 North 12th Street in St Louis 2nd ward in 1910. His parents were living in the other half of the duplex. John was employed as manager of an ice plant. In 1918, he was a tall man, 6_feet-2_inches in height, of stout build with grey eyes and black hair. John was employed as an ice-puller by Theo W Mertens at 12th & Palm? In 1920 he was employed as a teamster by a transfer company. By 1930, the family was renting at 1812 Cora Avenue in the 22nd ward. John was employed doing general hauling for a brick & sand company. At the time of his death, John was employed as maintenance man at Delmar Bowling Alley.

John, age 63, a resident of 4464 Wallace Avenue in St Louis, died at home on a Sunday. Cause of death was aortic stenosis and cardiac hypertrophy per Dr. Patrick E. Taylor, Deputy Coroner. He was survived by his wife, two children, siblings, in-laws and nieces/nephews. John's funeral was held on Thursday at St. John the Baptist Church. Kriegshauser Mortuary, 4228 S Kingshighway, was in charge of arrangements. 

Family

Blanche Walsh Mertens b. 16 Jul 1883, d. 4 Mar 1964
Children
Last Edited24 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S195] Missouri state death record.
  2. [S1697] World War I draft reg from <Ancestry.com> (subscription req'd).
  3. [S197] Missouri state marriage record.
  4. [S492] Our Lady of Good Counsel, Saint Louis, Missouri marriage record 1896-1920, 1932-1946.
  5. [S490] Our Lady of Good Counsel, Saint Louis, Missouri christening record 1895-1946.
  6. [S18] Obituary,.
  7. [S642] Cemetery record.