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Lizzie Belle Cook

Lizzie Belle Cook

Female 1883 - 1949  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lizzie Belle CookLizzie Belle Cook was born on 8 Jul 1883 in Cass Co., NE; died on 9 Jul 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE; was buried in Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.

    Lizzie married August Wilhelm Fredrich Wenke on 4 Jan 1900 in Plattesmouth, Cass Co., NE. August (son of Simon Henrich Franz Wenke and Wilhemina Amalie Elizabeth Wehrbein) was born on 18 Apr 1873 in Portland, Wisconsen; died on 30 May 1937 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Opal Wilhemina Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1900 in Cass Co, NE; died on 19 May 1988 in NE.
    2. 3. Percy William Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1903 in Cass Co, NE; died on 26 Jan 1926; was buried in Norfolk, NE.
    3. 4. Ray Wilfred Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1907 in Cass Co, NE; died on 28 Jun 1907 in Madison Co, NE.
    4. 5. Irma Grace Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1908 in Pierce Co., NE; died on 27 Oct 1983 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Nov 1983 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
    5. 6. Wilson Harley Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1913 in Pierce Co, NE; died on 6 Jan 1981 in Norfolk, NE; was buried in Norfolk, NE.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Opal Wilhemina WenkeOpal Wilhemina Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lizzie1) was born on 13 Nov 1900 in Cass Co, NE; died on 19 May 1988 in NE.

    Opal married George Kennedy on 27 Feb 1918. George (son of William R Kennedy and Katherine Helenhouse) was born on 16 Sep 1890; died on 8 Jul 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Delbert George Kennedy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1919; died on 17 Jun 1989.
    2. 8. Myrna Belle Kennedy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1930 in Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 2000 in Hall County, NE.

  2. 3.  Percy William Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lizzie1) was born on 19 Mar 1903 in Cass Co, NE; died on 26 Jan 1926; was buried in Norfolk, NE.

  3. 4.  Ray Wilfred Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lizzie1) was born on 26 Jun 1907 in Cass Co, NE; died on 28 Jun 1907 in Madison Co, NE.

  4. 5.  Irma Grace WenkeIrma Grace Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lizzie1) was born on 3 Jul 1908 in Pierce Co., NE; died on 27 Oct 1983 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Nov 1983 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

    Irma married Frank Walter Caauwe on 19 Jul 1930 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE. Frank (son of Peter Caauwe and Susan Katherine Carson) was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Stanton Co., NE; died on 18 Jul 1996 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried on 22 Jul 1996 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Russel Dean Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1931 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; died on 18 Apr 2023 in Chicago, IL.
    2. 10. Thomas Charles Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1934 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

  5. 6.  Wilson Harley WenkeWilson Harley Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lizzie1) was born on 2 Jan 1913 in Pierce Co, NE; died on 6 Jan 1981 in Norfolk, NE; was buried in Norfolk, NE.

    Wilson married Barbara Mildred Caauwe on 28 Sep 1935. Barbara (daughter of Peter Caauwe and Susan Katherine Carson) was born on 3 May 1910 in Stanton Co., NE; died on 18 May 1979 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in May 1979 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Janice Lu Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1937 in Norfolk, NE; died on 24 Dec 2002 in Denver, CO..
    2. 12. Roger Wilson Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1943 in Norfolk, NE; died on 12 Sep 2020 in Denver, Boulder County, Colorado.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Delbert George Kennedy Descendancy chart to this point (2.Opal2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 17 Feb 1919; died on 17 Jun 1989.

  2. 8.  Myrna Belle Kennedy Descendancy chart to this point (2.Opal2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 3 Mar 1930 in Nebraska; died on 3 Oct 2000 in Hall County, NE.

  3. 9.  Russel Dean CaauweRussel Dean Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 26 Aug 1931 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; died on 18 Apr 2023 in Chicago, IL.

    Russel married Bjorg Solvadottir on 6 Nov 1954 in Meflavik, Iceland. Bjorg (daughter of Solvi Thordarsson and Kristin Amardottir) was born on 11 Mar 1934 in Olafsvik, Snafellnessysla, Iceland; died on 12 Nov 2010 in Green Valley, Az. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Kristin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1953 in Reykjavik, Iceland; died on 1 Dec 2011 in Germany.
    2. 14. Theresa Anne Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1956 in Loring AFB, Limestone, ME.
    3. 15. Dennis Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1960 in Norfolk, NE; died on 3 Nov 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO; was buried in 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO.
    4. 16. Jennifer Lee Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1964 in Norfolk, NE.
    5. 17. Tanya Grace Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1967 in Omaha, NE.

  4. 10.  Thomas Charles CaauweThomas Charles Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 24 Nov 1934 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

    Thomas married Barbara Jean Elaine Dreger on 12 Jun 1955 in Meadow Grove, Madison Co., NE, and was divorced in 1983. Barbara (daughter of Paul Alfred William Dreger and Esther Elsie Wittnebel) was born on 3 Feb 1938 in Meadow Grove, Madison Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Jeffrey Charles Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1959 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; died on 27 Apr 1959 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
    2. 19. Scott Alan Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1960 in Norfolk, NE; was christened on 24 Jan 1960 in Norfolk, NE.
    3. 20. David Paul Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1961 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE.
    4. 21. Christopher Frank Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1969 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

    Thomas married Marilyn Mozer on 9 Sep 1989 in Norfolk, NE. Marilyn (daughter of William George Henry Mozer and Lorine Cathryn Murphy) was born on 28 Sep 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 11.  Janice Lu WenkeJanice Lu Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wilson2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 21 Jan 1937 in Norfolk, NE; died on 24 Dec 2002 in Denver, CO..

    Janice married James Eugene Mills on 17 Aug 1957. James was born on 24 Sep 1935; died on 2 May 2004 in Denver, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 12.  Roger Wilson Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (6.Wilson2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 30 May 1943 in Norfolk, NE; died on 12 Sep 2020 in Denver, Boulder County, Colorado.

    Roger married Karen Jane Kath on 31 Oct 1970. Karen was born on 5 Mar 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Nicole Dawn Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1973.
    2. 23. Ryan Wilson Wenke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1980.


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  KristinKristin Descendancy chart to this point (9.Russel3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 17 Dec 1953 in Reykjavik, Iceland; died on 1 Dec 2011 in Germany.

    Family/Spouse: Greg Anderson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Randy Nash. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Murray Lynch. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 14.  Theresa Anne CaauweTheresa Anne Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (9.Russel3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 9 Jan 1956 in Loring AFB, Limestone, ME.

    Theresa married James Russell Annable on 24 Nov 1979 in Fremont, NE. James (son of Richard Lee Annable and Doris Ruth Leister) was born on 19 Sep 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Katie Annable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1980.
    2. 25. Alexander Annable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1983.
    3. 26. Andrew Annable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1989.
    4. 27. Victoria Leigh Annable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1996.
    5. 28. Jenna Rose Annable  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1996.

  3. 15.  Dennis CaauweDennis Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (9.Russel3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 23 Feb 1960 in Norfolk, NE; died on 3 Nov 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO; was buried in 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO.

  4. 16.  Jennifer Lee CaauweJennifer Lee Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (9.Russel3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 19 May 1964 in Norfolk, NE.

    Jennifer married Alfred Theil on 26 May 1990 in Salzburg, Austria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Jack Theil  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 22 Jan 2001.

  5. 17.  Tanya Grace CaauweTanya Grace Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (9.Russel3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 14 Dec 1967 in Omaha, NE.

    Tanya married Mathew Michael Jaksha on 23 Jun 1991 in Fremont, NE. Mathew was born on 27 Apr 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Madeline Jaksha  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 2002.
    2. 31. Valur William Jaksha  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 2005.
    3. 32. Ella Tigerlily Jaksha  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 2005.

  6. 18.  Jeffrey Charles Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 27 Apr 1959 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; died on 27 Apr 1959 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

  7. 19.  Scott Alan CaauweScott Alan Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 22 Jan 1960 in Norfolk, NE; was christened on 24 Jan 1960 in Norfolk, NE.

    Scott married Peggy Liz Sommerfeld on 28 May 1981 in Norfolk, NE. Peggy (daughter of LeRoy Richard Sommerfeld and Margaret Emma Korn) was born on 13 Nov 1960 in Norfolk, NE; was christened on 27 Nov 1960 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Eric Michael Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1983 in Norfolk, NE.
    2. 34. Nathaniel Lieven Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1988 in Norfolk, Nebraska.
    3. 35. Jeffrey Scott Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1995 in Norfolk, NE.

  8. 20.  David Paul CaauweDavid Paul Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 22 Aug 1961 in Columbus, Platte Co., NE.

    David married Linnea Mae Folck on 1 Jul 1989 in Bloomfield, Knox Co., NE. Linnea (daughter of Andrew Ferdinand Folck and Glenda Mae Landell) was born on 27 Jul 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Cory James Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1991 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
    2. 37. Katelyn Mae Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1994.

  9. 21.  Christopher Frank CaauweChristopher Frank Caauwe Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 5.Irma2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 10 Jun 1969 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

    Christopher married Kristine Marie Ellis on 15 Jun 1991 in Norfolk, NE. Kristine (daughter of Robert Eugene Ellis and Alda Mae Moon) was born on 31 Oct 1970 in Bassett, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Avery James Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1992 in Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States.
    2. 39. Logan Robert Eugene Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1994 in Santa Rosa, CA.
    3. 40. dennis Caauwe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 2003 in Santa Rosa, CA.

  10. 22.  Nicole Dawn Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (12.Roger3, 6.Wilson2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 17 Mar 1973.

    Nicole married Thomas George Urevich on 24 Jul 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 23.  Ryan Wilson Wenke Descendancy chart to this point (12.Roger3, 6.Wilson2, 1.Lizzie1) was born on 6 Apr 1980.


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