Paul Bartlett Van Buren Genealogy

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Anna Maria von Buren (from Ruttenen)

F, #403, d. 20 January 1858

Biography

Anna was born on in Switzerland. Anna died on 20 January 1858, in Ruttenen, Canton Solothurn, Switzerland.1
Last Edited 25 January 2022

Citations

  1. [S1503] Birth, Death & Marriage Records,1857-75, Kirche Stankt Niklaus, Canton Solothurn, Switzerland, Microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, UT.
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Geraldine Theresa ("Gean") Pauley

F, #407, b. 24 March 1921, d. 13 September 2012
Pedigree Link

Family: Frank Sells Dykins (b. 3 September 1918, d. 4 February 2004)

DaughterDebra Gean Dykins (b. 3 September 1954, d. 20 June 1981)

Biography

Geraldine was born on 24 March 1921 in Ramona, Lake County, South Dakota.1 She married Frank Sells Dykins on 18 July 1943.1

Geraldine Theresa ("Gean") Pauley died on 13 September 2012 in Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 91.1 She was buried on 21 September 2012 in Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota.2,1
Geraldine Theresa ("Gean") Dykins and Frank Sells Dykins lived at 3874 Idaho Ave. North, Crystal, MN, 55427-1470, 612-537-5102.

Her husband, Frank, died on 4 February 2004 in Minnesota at age 85, leaving her a widow.3



Gearldine "Gean" Dykins

Gearldine "Gean" Dykins, 91, Crystal, Minn., died of natural causes at her home on Sept. 13, 2012.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Fri., Sept. 21, at St. Joseph's Parish Center in New Hope, Minn. Entombment will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery Mausoleum there.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Gearty Delmore Funeral Chapel in Robbinsdale, Minn.

Gean Pauley was born on March 24, 1921, on the family farm at Ramona to Leo and Paulina Pauley. She married Frank Dykins in 1943 while he was an officer in the Navy. She worked as an insurance manager for many years.

Survivors include two brothers-in-law, Charles (Elaire) and Keith Dykins; a sister-in-law, Joyce Nelson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; a daughter, Debra; a sister, Mary; and two brothers, Joseph and James Pauley.

Memorials are preferred to a charity of choice.

Madison Daily Leader, The (SD) - Tuesday, September 18, 2012.1

Dykins, Gearldine "Gean" (Pauley), age 91 of Crystal, MN died of natural causes at her home on Sept. 13, 2012. All who knew Gean were impressed by her sharp mind, independence, thoughtfulness and generosity. She will be dearly missed. Gean was born on her family farm in Ramona, SD to Leo and Paulina Pauley on March 24, 1921. She married Frank Dykins, in 1943 while he was an officer in the Navy. They had 60 wonderful years together. Gean was a loving mother to daughter Debra who was born in 1954. Gean worked as an insurance manager for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; daughter, Debra; sister, Mary; brothers, Joseph and James Pauley. Gean is survived by brothers-in-law, Charles Dykins (Elaire), Keith Dykins; sister-in-law, Joyce Nelson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday at St. Joseph's Parish Center, 8701 36th Ave. N., New Hope. Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM with 6 PM prayer & memory sharing at Gearty- Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway. Visitation also 1/2 hr prior to Mass Friday at the parish Center. Entombment Gethsemane. Memorials preferred to donors choice. Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511

Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN) - Wednesday, September 19, 2012
CITE THIS RECORD: "Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities", , GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/141722D9E1F0DF90-141722D9E1F0DF90 : accessed 26 August 2015)
Dykins, Gearldine "Gean."
Last Edited 27 August 2015

Citations

  1. [S1206] Gearldine "Gean" Dykins obituary, Madison Daily Leader, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota, 18 September 2012, www.genealogybank.com. Hereinafter cited as Gearldine "Gean" Dykins obituary.
  2. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S189] Social Security Death Index.
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Elaire Ann Janett1

F, #409, b. 25 January 1927, d. 18 July 2015

Parents

FatherMathew Joseph Janett (d. 20 January 1968)
MotherGrace Josephone Palli
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Albert Dykins (b. 16 December 1922, d. 15 December 2018)

DaughterLee Ann Dykins+
DaughterSusan Kay Dykins+
DaughterSandra Joyce Dykins+
DaughterJudy Lynn Dykins+

Biography

Elaire was born on 25 January 1927 in Lake County, South Dakota.1 She married Charles Albert Dykins on 6 April 1953 in Ramona, Lake County, South Dakota.2

Elaire Ann Janett died on 18 July 2015 in Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 88.3


The 26 July 2015 edition of the the Minneapolis Star Tribune carried the following obituary:

Elaire Ann (Janett) Dykins
Dykins, Elaire Ann (Janett) Age 88, of Bloomington, died peace-fully July 18, 2015. Surviv-ed by her loving husband of 62 years, Charles; twin sister, Elaine Janett; brother, Ray Janett and her beloved family; four daughters: Lee (John) Thomas, Sue (Scott) Augustine, Sandy (Warren) Loken and Judy (Steve) Klopp; ten grandchildren: Ian (Allison) and Elliot Thomas, Ryan (Kamie), Brent (Molly) and Garrett Augustine, Marissa (Liam) Girard, Chase Loken, Dylan, Tyler and Ryder Klopp; five great grandchildren: Reese, Paige, Maddie, Carter Augustine and Clara Thomas. Elaire grew up on a farm near Ramona, South Dakota and moved to Mpls to work after receiving her RN degree. She married Charles and settled in Bloomington for nearly sixty years, where they raised four daughters. She had a lasting impact on all who knew her. Our memories will be of the countless ways she could make you feel special and loved, whether it was family, friends or a stranger she just met. She was so 'full of life' and she could turn any ordinary moment into a cause for celebration. Her beautiful smile, quick laughter and great sense of humor would light up any room and people of all ages were naturally drawn to her. Her strong faith and deeply held positive attitude radiated from within her, constantly inspiring others. She united her family always, with her intensely empathetic nature and great sense of fun. She encouraged the good in all of us and she encouraged us to live by the golden rule, be kind, love life, and laugh often. For this and much more we are humbly grateful. She will be dearly missed. Please come and celebrate her energetic life well lived. Visitation: Friday, August 7th, 4-7 PM with prayer/sharing at 6 PM at Washburn-McReavy Chapel, 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington. Funeral: Sat., Aug 8th, 11 AM Mass/Celebration of Life, with visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave S, Bloomington with a luncheon to follow. Memorials to Catholic Charities or donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers 952-884-8145.
Last Edited 26 August 2015

Citations

  1. [S613] unknown subject entry, Lake County, South Dakota, Births, Vol. 2, page 134, No. 4636, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S614] Lake County, South Dakota, Marriages: Book 19, page 6, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Lake County, South Dakota, Marriages.
  3. [S1205] Elaire Ann Janett Dykins obituary, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN, 26 July 2015, www.startribune.com. Hereinafter cited as Elaire Ann Janett Dykins obituary.
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Marjorie Ann Niece

F, #410, b. 6 July 1931, d. 29 July 2006
Pedigree Link

Family: Keith Richard Dykins (b. 31 May 1927, d. 4 December 2018)

SonJames Charles Dykins+
DaughterJoan Marie Dykins+
SonJohn Richard Dykins+

Biography

Marjorie was born on 6 July 1931 in Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota. She married Keith Richard Dykins on 17 February 1953 in Beach Township, Golden Valley, North Dakota.1

Marjorie Ann Niece died on 29 July 2006 in Bismark, Burleigh County, North Dakota, at age 75.


Marjorie Dykins

BEACH Marjorie Ann Dykins, 75, Beach, died July 29, 2006, at Medcenter One, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. MDT Wednesday, Aug. 2, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Beach, with the Rev. Shannon Lucht officiating.

A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.

Margie Ann Niece was born July 6, 1931, in Beach, a daughter of Dr. O.R. and Mary (Miller) Niece. Margie was raised in Beach and graduated from Beach High School with the class of 1949. After graduation, Margie attended college at Carrol College in Helena, Mont., and St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing in Billings, Mont., where she received her nursing diploma.

Margie married Keith Dykins at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Beach on Feb. 17, 1953.

Margie worked with Dr. Bush at Johnston Memorial Hospital. While raising her family, she returned there to work when it became a nursing home. She worked at the Golden Valley Community Hospital, and the Wibaux County Nursing Home for many years before retiring.

Margie loved to garden and was known for the dozens of petunias that were planted in front of her home every year. She loved to play dominoes, card games and enjoyed family vacations. She was a former president of PEO, St. Anne's Guild Society and the Garden Club and was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Keith, of the family home; two sons, Jim Dykins and his wife, Vicki, and Jack Dykins and his wife, Leigh, all of Beach; and one daughter, Joan Stringer and her husband, Jack, Loveland, Colo. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Madge Niece.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Niece; and one brother-in-law and sister, Don and Mary Helen Marman.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com. (Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home, Beach)

Visit the guest book at bismarcktribune.com

Bismarck Tribune, The (ND) - Tuesday, August 1, 2006
CITE THIS RECORD: "Bismarck Tribune, The", North Dakota, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/11342FF200970FE0-11342FF200970FE0 : accessed 26 August 2015)
Marjorie Dykins.2
Last Edited 28 February 2023

Citations

  1. [S1350] Family Search, online www.familysearch.org, In FamilySearch Family Tree
    Keith Richard Dykins
    Gender: Male
    Birth: Sentinel Butte, Golden Valley, North Dakota
    Christening: Aug 13 2008
    Richardton, Stark, North Dakota
    Marriage:
    Spouse: Marjorie Ann Niece
    Feb 17 1953
    Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Residence: 1930 - Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Residence: 1935 - Same House
    Residence: 1940 - Beach Township, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Residence: June 28, 2006 - Beach, North Dakota
    Death: Dec 4 2018
    Dickinson North, Stark, North Dakota, United States
    Burial: Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota

    Parents:
    Frank Albert Dykins
    Mabel Lorraine Dykins (born Sells)

    Wife: Marjorie Ann Dykins (born Niece)

    Siblings:
    Frank Sells Dykins
    Justin Eugene Dykins
    Charles Albert Dykins
    Lorraine Ella Christensen (born Dykins). Hereinafter cited as Family Search.
  2. [S141] FamilySearch Family Tree, online www.familysearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree
    Marjorie Ann Dykins (born Niece)
    Gender: Female
    Birth: July 6 1931, Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Christening: July 20 1931, Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Marriage: Feb 17 1953, Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Residence: 1935, Same House
    Residence: 1940, Beach, Beach City, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Residence: 1949, Beach Township, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Residence: Apr 7 1950, Beach Township, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States
    Residence: May 9 1950, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana, United States
    Residence: June 28 2006, Beach, North Dakota
    Residence: July 29 2006, Beach
    Death: July 29 2006, Bismarck, Burleigh, North Dakota, United States
    Death: Aug 1 2006, North Dakota, United States
    Burial: 2006, Beach, Golden Valley, North Dakota, United States

    Parents: Orville R. Niece
    Mary Agnes Niece (born Miller)

    Husband: Keith Richard Dykins

    Siblings: Meredith Elizabeth Neice
    James Orville Niece
    Joseph Leonard Niece
    Mary Helen Marman (born Niece). Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch Family Tree.
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Laurence Gregory Nelson

M, #412, b. 13 February 1937, d. 4 February 1989
Pedigree Link

Family: Joyce Elsie Dykins

DaughterLisa Elaine Nelson+
SonMichael Gregory Nelson

Biography

Laurence was born on 13 February 1937.

Laurence Gregory Nelson married Joyce Elsie Dykins, daughter of Frank Albert Dykins and Mabel Lorraine Sells, on 8 June 1959. Laurence died on 4 February 1989, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 51.
Last Edited 27 August 2015
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Debra Gean Dykins

F, #413, b. 3 September 1954, d. 20 June 1981

Parents

FatherFrank Sells Dykins (b. 3 September 1918, d. 4 February 2004)
MotherGeraldine Theresa ("Gean") Pauley (b. 24 March 1921, d. 13 September 2012)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Debra was born on 3 September 1954 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 Debra died on 20 June 1981, in Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 26.1 She was buried on 23 June 1981 in Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Her Social Security Number was 469-62-1490, issued in 1970 in Minnesota.1
Last Edited 6 October 2024

Citations

  1. [S189] Social Security Death Index.
Compiler: Paul Van Buren
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