Willard James Harris1
M, #65827
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
Child of Willard James Harris and Mary Ann Welsh
- Willard James Harris+1 b. 25 Dec 1885, d. 2 Jan 1968
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996; FHL Film Number: 1548419; Reference ID: 2:3JB8GFF; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
Mary Ann Welsh1
F, #65828
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
Child of Mary Ann Welsh and Willard James Harris
- Willard James Harris+1 b. 25 Dec 1885, d. 2 Jan 1968
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996; FHL Film Number: 1548419; Reference ID: 2:3JB8GFF; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
Robert David Feeney1
M, #65830, b. 9 November 1937, d. 9 June 2006
Last Edited=23 Jul 2025
Robert David Feeney was born on 9 November 1937.2 He married Bonnie Jean Harris, daughter of Ralph James Harris and Madge Elizabeth Morris, circa 1959.1,3 Robert David Feeney and Bonnie Jean Harris were divorced on 11 July 1977 Lake County, OH; 4 children were born to the marriage.3 Robert David Feeney died on 9 June 2006, at age 68.2,4
Newspaper obituary:
FEENEY
ROBERT "DAVE" FEENEY, 68 years old. Loving father of Robert J., Janine M., Annamarie and James P; son of the late Robert and Florence (nee Beighley): former husband of Bonnie (James) Rea; brother of Thomas (Angie), Jerry, Colin and Doris Jean. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Veteran, U.S. Army. Family and friends to meet for Memorial Mass Tuesday, 12 noon at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. Arrangements by McMAHON-COYNEVITANTONIO FUNERAL HOMES. WILLOUGHBY AND MENTOR.5
Newspaper obituary:
FEENEY
ROBERT "DAVE" FEENEY, 68 years old. Loving father of Robert J., Janine M., Annamarie and James P; son of the late Robert and Florence (nee Beighley): former husband of Bonnie (James) Rea; brother of Thomas (Angie), Jerry, Colin and Doris Jean. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Veteran, U.S. Army. Family and friends to meet for Memorial Mass Tuesday, 12 noon at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. Arrangements by McMAHON-COYNEVITANTONIO FUNERAL HOMES. WILLOUGHBY AND MENTOR.5
Children of Robert David Feeney and Bonnie Jean Harris
- Robert James Feeney6
- Janine Marie Feeney6
- Annamarie Feeney6
- James Patrick Feeney7 b. 8 Dec 1968, d. 14 Aug 2009
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Ralph J. Harris, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 22 Dec 1975, Mon, Page 5.
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Certificate Number: 44787; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5763/records/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007, Certificate Number: 29251, Volume Number: 3626; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2026/records/…
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 160284569; https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/records/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Robert Feeney, The Plain Dealer, June 12, 2006, Page 12. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed July 22, 2025).
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Bonnie J. Rea, McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes, Mentor, OH; https://www.mcvfuneralhomes.com/memorials/bonnie-rea/…
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/259625511/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Clifford Albert Morris1
M, #65831
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
Child of Clifford Albert Morris and Gertrude Bell Ray
- Madge Elizabeth Morris+1 b. 14 Aug 1916, d. Mar 1985
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
Gertrude Bell Ray1
F, #65832
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
Child of Gertrude Bell Ray and Clifford Albert Morris
- Madge Elizabeth Morris+1 b. 14 Aug 1916, d. Mar 1985
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
Rudolf Manske1
M, #65836
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
Child of Rudolf Manske and Luise Rutaf
- Gerhard Manske1 b. 5 Jan 1913, d. 15 Aug 1996
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Gerhard W. Manske, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 16 Aug 1996, Fri, Page 20.
Luise Rutaf1
F, #65837
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
Child of Luise Rutaf and Rudolf Manske
- Gerhard Manske1 b. 5 Jan 1913, d. 15 Aug 1996
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Gerhard W. Manske, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 16 Aug 1996, Fri, Page 20.
Flora McDonald1
F, #65838
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
Child of Flora McDonald and Amos Lundy Eyestone
- Jeanette Eyestone+2 b. 14 Jun 1884, d. 29 May 1908
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
William Albert Klinger1,2
M, #65841, b. 18 November 1904, d. 18 May 1994
Last Edited=22 Aug 2024
- Relationship
- Great-grandson of Elizabeth Schwalm
William Albert Klinger is also referred to as William Albert Bieman in some sources.4,3 He was born on 18 November 1904, Glasgow, Jefferson County, IA.2,3,5,6 He was the son of Otis Wilson Klinger and Frances Barbara Gensirt.1 William Albert Klinger was baptized on 9 April 1905, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, IA. The baptismal record, which is in German, lists both his biological parents (Otis Klinger and Frances Gansert) and his adoptive parents (J.H. "Beaman" and Louise Meier). It appears to list the date of birth as 9 April 1905.7
In May, 1905 William was adopted by Henry and Louise Bieman.3 At the time of the 1910 Census, "Willie", a 4-year old adopted son, was living in the household of Henry and Louise Bieman, in Waterloo Township, Black Hawk County, IA.8 He married Irene Mildred Shufelt, daughter of Claude Shufelt and Mary Goodenbour, on 7 January 1933, Williamstown Methodist Church, Williamstown, IA.3,9 William was given a 60-day sentence after pleading guilty in federal court in Dubuque, IA, for the illegal sale of liquor on which federal tax had not been paid. He was brought to Waterloo to serve the time in Black Hawk County prison. A newspaper reported:
Four Brought to Waterloo.
Two northeast Iowa men, given sentences in federal court at Dubuque, Ia., for illegal sale of liquor on which federal tax was not paid, were brought Waterloo late Thursday to serve their terms in Black Hawk county jail. William A. Bieman, 34, Frederika farmer, was given a 60-day jail term after pleading guilty before Federal District Judge George C. Scott."
The Courier, December 9, 1938, Page 1.10 In 1940, William and Louise Bieman were farmers in Frederika Township, Bremer County, IA, where their household included William's step-son Orville Duecker.11 William Albert Klinger died on 18 May 1994, Sumner, Bremer County, IA, at age 89.12,3
Newspaper obituary:
FREDERIKA - William A. Bieman, 89, of Frederika, died Wednesday, May 18, at Hillcrest Home, Sumner, of natural causes; survivors include his wife, Irene; a son, Orville Duecker of Waterloo; two grandsons and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Junior Klinger of Stoddard, Wis., and Percy Klinger of Prairie du Chien, Wis; and a sister, Blanche Hackett of Savannah, Ill; was preceded in death by four brothers; and three sisters; services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Frederika, with burial in Alcock Cemetery, rural Frederika; friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Rettig Funeral Home, Tripoli, and for an hour before services Friday at the church; Mr. Bieman farmed, then later owned and operated Phillips 66 Station in Frederika, retiring in 1967.
The Courier, May 19, 1994, Page 8.13,3
He was buried on 20 May 1994, at Alcock Cemetery, Frederika, Bremer County, IA.3

Four Brought to Waterloo.
Two northeast Iowa men, given sentences in federal court at Dubuque, Ia., for illegal sale of liquor on which federal tax was not paid, were brought Waterloo late Thursday to serve their terms in Black Hawk county jail. William A. Bieman, 34, Frederika farmer, was given a 60-day jail term after pleading guilty before Federal District Judge George C. Scott."
The Courier, December 9, 1938, Page 1.10 In 1940, William and Louise Bieman were farmers in Frederika Township, Bremer County, IA, where their household included William's step-son Orville Duecker.11 William Albert Klinger died on 18 May 1994, Sumner, Bremer County, IA, at age 89.12,3
Newspaper obituary:
FREDERIKA - William A. Bieman, 89, of Frederika, died Wednesday, May 18, at Hillcrest Home, Sumner, of natural causes; survivors include his wife, Irene; a son, Orville Duecker of Waterloo; two grandsons and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Junior Klinger of Stoddard, Wis., and Percy Klinger of Prairie du Chien, Wis; and a sister, Blanche Hackett of Savannah, Ill; was preceded in death by four brothers; and three sisters; services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Frederika, with burial in Alcock Cemetery, rural Frederika; friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Rettig Funeral Home, Tripoli, and for an hour before services Friday at the church; Mr. Bieman farmed, then later owned and operated Phillips 66 Station in Frederika, retiring in 1967.
The Courier, May 19, 1994, Page 8.13,3

Father* | Otis Wilson Klinger1 b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 18 Aug 1950 |
Mother* | Frances Barbara Gensirt1 b. Oct 1871, d. 11 Mar 1905 |
Adoptive father | Henry Bieman3 |
Adoptive mother | Louise Meier3 |
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Otis Klinger, The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin), 25 Aug 1950, Fri, Page 13.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Frances Klinger, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76497938/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for William A. Bieman, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28102196/william-bieman
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lila Koob, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), 17 Mar 1970, Tue, Page 11.
- [S1207] United States Selective Service System, online www.ancestry.com, United States Selective Service System (The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis), downloaded 2011, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 485367885; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969, First Lutheran Church, Waterloo, IA; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S199] 1910 Census , Waterloo Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa; Roll: T624_392; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374405; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Waverly," The Des Moines Register, January 15, 1933, Page 31. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed August 22, 2024).
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Four Brought to Waterloo," The Courier, December 9, 1938, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier/153812667/ : accessed August 22, 2024).
- [S941] 1940 US Census, Frederika Township, Bremer County, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01142; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9-5; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Berneta S. Johnston, The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin), 14 Nov 1985, Thu, Page 13.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William A. Bieman, The Courier, May 19, 1994, Page 8. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed August 22, 2024).
Infant son Klinger1
M, #65842, b. circa 1890, d. 3 November 1890
Last Edited=15 Jan 2021
- Relationship
- Great-grandson of Elizabeth Schwalm
Infant son Klinger was born circa 1890.1 He was the son of Otis Wilson Klinger and Frances Barbara Gensirt.1 Infant son Klinger died on 3 November 1890.1 He was buried at Gresham Cemetery, Black Hawk County, IA.1
Father* | Otis Wilson Klinger1 b. 2 Jun 1867, d. 18 Aug 1950 |
Mother* | Frances Barbara Gensirt1 b. Oct 1871, d. 11 Mar 1905 |
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56797492/infant-klinger. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.