Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Deborah Sue Tripp
1. Deborah Sue Tripp Deborah married Danny VanHoutan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:Deborah married Terry Allen Musser, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:Deborah married Kevin Wade [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Charles Russell Tripp, Sr. Charles married Cheryl Catherine Colvin Cheryl (daughter of Arthur Delos Colvin and Helen Marie Townes) was born on 09 Mar 1945 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1983 in Clarksdale, Dekalb County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Dec 1983 in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Cheryl Catherine Colvin was born on 09 Mar 1945 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois (daughter of Arthur Delos Colvin and Helen Marie Townes); died on 28 Dec 1983 in Clarksdale, Dekalb County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Dec 1983 in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Notes:
Passed away about 10:00 AM.
Died:
Death Certficate on file.Children:
Generation: 3
4. Charles John Tripp was born on 02 Jan 1920 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois (son of Floyd Anthony Henry Tripp and Ida Catherine Michael); died on 18 Jul 1998 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 23 Jul 1998 in Creamated, Ashes spread in the Rocky Mountians in Colorado. Notes:
Grdauated from Chadwick High School in Chadwick Illinois.
News Article, Unknown Date
Farewell Festivity for Charles Tripps
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baumgardt entertained at a picnic supper Saturday evening at the American Legion Hall.
The event was in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tripp, who are moving to Denver, Colo. in the near future.
A gift of money was presented to the honoree from the following who were present: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jarvis of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Bryant and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Spencer, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller and family.
Obit:
TRIPP
Charles J. Tripp, Denver. Father of Charles (Cindy), Sheldon (Dee), Michael Tripp, Cheryl (Abel) Gutierrez; numerous grand and great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation, Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral service, Thursday 11:00 am, both at OLINGER'S MAGNOLIA MORTUARY, 6601 E. Colfax Ave. Service to conclude.
CHARLES J. TRIPP
78, formerly of Denver, died July 18. Services were July 23. Mr. Tripp was born in Carroll County, Ill., on Jan. 2, 1920. He retired from the University of Colorado Medical Center after 15 years as housekeeping supervisor. Survivors include daughter Cheryl Gutierrez of Commerce City; sons Charles of Missouri, Sheldon of Oklahoma, Michael of California; sisters Erma Williams, Bernadine Messenger and Mildred, all of Illinois; brothers Kenneth and Allen, both of Illinois; nine grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; 20 great-grandchildren.Charles married Virginia Emma Schroth on 21 Sep 1941 in Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri, and was divorced on 14 Jan 1963. Virginia (daughter of Roland Harold Schroth and Eva Barbara Ehredt) was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Dec 2011 in Saxton Riverside Care Center, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Dec 2011 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Virginia Emma Schroth was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin (daughter of Roland Harold Schroth and Eva Barbara Ehredt); died on 21 Dec 2011 in Saxton Riverside Care Center, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Dec 2011 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. Notes:
One of Virginia's best friends through life was Frances Robinson Lego.
Birth:
Birth Registration on file.
Birth Certficate on file.
Buried:
Victory Lawn Crypt Lot 80, Section D, Space 1 Upper
Died:
Obituary in Stewartsville Missouri:
VIRGINIA EMMA SCHROTH-THOMPSON
Virginia Emma Thompson, age 89, was born January 18, 1922 in Appleton, WI the daughter of Roland and Eva (Ehredt) Schroth and passed away December 21, 2011 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Virginia and Charles J. Tripp were united in marriage September 20, 1941. To this union five children were born. Charles R. Tripp (Cynthia), Stewartsville, Sheldon D. Tripp (Delores), Oklahoma City, Laverle E. Tripp(Deceased), Cheryl K Trip Gutierrez (Abe), Commerce City, CO, Michael R. Tripp, Los Angeles, CA,
Virginia remarried in 1963 to Dwight L. Thompson. To this union a son was born Dwight Thompson Jr., and three step children Connie J. Thompson Bennett (Deceased), Robert L. Thompson, (Thibodaux, LA), Timothy L. Thompson (Santa Monica, CA);
Additional survivors: one sister, Sandy Young (Don), Lakewood, CO; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, and step great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Charles J. Tripp and Dwight Thompson Sr.; one son, Laverle E. Tripp; three brothers, two sisters; one grandson, Sheldon Tripp Jr.; and one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Tripp.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2011 at Bram-Turner Funeral Home, Stewartsville. Friend may call on funeral home 10:00 a.m. Monday. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m Wednesday December 28, 2011 at Highland Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.
Obituary in Denver Colorado:
Virginia Emma Schroth
Born 18 January 1922 in Appleton, Wisconsin
Died 21 December 2011 in St Joseph, Missouri
The second of seven children born to Roland Harold and Eva Barbara (Ehredt) Schroth.
Virginia's early childhood was spent in Derinda Center, Illinois and then in Thomson, Illinois.
Virginia graduated from York Community High School Graduating Class of 1940 in Thomson Illinois
In 1941 in a dual wedding Virginia married Charles John Tripp alongside good friends Russell and Francis Lego.
Virginia and Chuck (as he was called) had 5 children from this marriage, Charles Russell, Sheldon David, LaVerle Eugene, Cheryl Kay, Micheal Ray
In 1963 Virginia married Dwight Lee Thompson.
Along with this marriage Virginia gained three step children, Connie Jean, Robert Lee and Timothy Lynn. She had as much love for her step children as she did for her own.
Virginia and Dwight also had one child together, Dwight Lee Jr.
Virginia was a Licensed Psychiatric technician at Colorado General Hospital for more than 25 years. She retired to spend more time with her husband Dwight who was diagnosed with cancer. They spent many years together before his passing in 1991.
Virginia was a very caring and giving person, she was always glad to see you when you came to visit and you always had a place to stay if you needed one.
If you'd like to place a floral order you can either use the website's link and have them delivered to Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229 or you can call the funeral home and we can take the order for you. The phone number is 303-451-6674.
At the time of her passing Virginia clamed 9 Children, 20 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Virginia is preceded in death by five of her siblings, Eva Mae Josephine, Roland Ehredt, June Lillian, Harold Lee and Donald George, leaving Sandy, the youngest here to morn her passing.
She is also preceded in death by one child LaVerle who passed shortly after birth and two Grand Children.
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Virginia-Thompson&lc=2551&pid=155139196&mid=4928999&locale=en-USChildren:
- 2. Charles Russell Tripp, Sr.
- Sheldon David Tripp
- LaVerle Eugene Tripp was born on 18 Aug 1946 in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 26 Aug 1946 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa; was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois.
- Cheryl Kay Tripp was born on 11 Sep 1947 in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois; was christened on 13 Apr 1960; died on 04 Aug 2020 in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado.
- Micheal Ray Tripp
6. Arthur Delos Colvin was born on 22 Oct 1908 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois (son of Frederick William Colvin and Henrietta Harrington); died on 04 Oct 1973 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 09 Oct 1973 in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois. Arthur married Helen Marie Townes on 24 Aug 1926 in Rockford. Helen (daughter of Charles F Towns) was born on 10 Apr 1907 in Morris, Grundy, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 1985 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Helen Marie Townes was born on 10 Apr 1907 in Morris, Grundy, Illinois (daughter of Charles F Towns); died on 26 Mar 1985 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois. Notes:
Name:
Also seen middle name as L.Children:
- Arthur Donald Colvin was born on 20 Apr 1928 in Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois; died on 20 Apr 1928 in Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois.
- Eugene Arthur Colvin was born on 05 Feb 1935 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois; died on 09 May 2002 in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois.
- Susan Colvin
- 3. Cheryl Catherine Colvin was born on 09 Mar 1945 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois; died on 28 Dec 1983 in Clarksdale, Dekalb County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Dec 1983 in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri.
- Ann Colvin
- Gerald Colvin
Generation: 4
8. Floyd Anthony Henry Tripp was born on 09 Oct 1896 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois (son of John Tripp and Anna Mary Beth Geisz); died on 16 Dec 1972 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. Notes:
Occupation - Farmer & Northwestern Steel & Wire Co.
SSN: 346-18-0812
Religion - Methodist
Died:
Cause of death - Coronary.Floyd married Ida Catherine Michael on 23 Jan 1918 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. Ida (daughter of Charles Franklin Michael and Melinda Schreiner) was born on 01 Oct 1898 in Carroll County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1976 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Ida Catherine Michael was born on 01 Oct 1898 in Carroll County, Illinois (daughter of Charles Franklin Michael and Melinda Schreiner); died on 18 Feb 1976 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois . Notes:
SSN: 346-18-7915
Religion - Methodist
Died:
Residence at time of death, Chadwick, Illinois - Carroll CountyNotes:
When they got married Floyd lived in Chadwick, Illinois and Ida lived in Lanark, Illinois.
Married:
Have also seen notes stating that Floyd and Ida were married in Mt. Carroll, Illinois.
Floyd and Ida also raised another child - see Derrill Robert Schroth.Children:
- Irma Catherine Tripp was born on 24 Aug 1918 in Carroll County, Illinois; died on 30 Aug 2011 in Mount Carroll, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 03 Sep 2011 in Lanark Cemetery, Illinois.
- 4. Charles John Tripp was born on 02 Jan 1920 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1998 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 23 Jul 1998 in Creamated, Ashes spread in the Rocky Mountians in Colorado.
- Bernadine M Tripp
- Kenneth F Tripp was born on 07 Jul 1925 in Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1999; was buried in Chadwick Cemetary, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois.
- Mildred E Tripp was born in 1931.
- Allen Tripp was born about 1933.
- Lyle Tripp was born about 1935.
10. Roland Harold Schroth was born on 08 Nov 1899 in Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin (son of Adam Schroth and Fredericka Louise Fiestedt); died on 12 Dec 1951 in Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Dec 1951 in Derinda Center Lutheran Cemetery, Jo Davies County, Illinois. Notes:
Roland was born at 3:00 PM.
Birth record is located in Volume 8 of B. on page 392 in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
1930 Census shows Rolands mother as being born in Wisconsin.
SAVANNA TIMES JOURNAL, SAVANNA ILLINOIS
20 Nov 1918
YOUNG COUPLE
WEDDED SUNDAY
At high noon at the M. E. parsonage in this city Sunday occurred the marriage of Roland Schroth of this city and Miss Eva Ehredt of Derinda Center. Rev. Davis Crues afficiating. Only the necessary witnesses were present at the ceremony. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of navy blue ****line.
The bride is a popular young lady of Derinda, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ehredt and is a sister of Night *****in William Ehredt of this city. She is a young lady who commands the esteem and respect of a large circle of friends in the vicinity where she resides and is popular in the social circles of the young people there.
Mr. Schroth is a young man of excellent character and is well thought of in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Schroth will reside on a farm in Derinda Center.
The good wishes and congradulations of a large circle of friends and aquaintances is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Schroth.
Birth:
Birth Certficate on file.
Died:
Death Certficate on file.Roland married Eva Barbara Ehredt on 17 Nov 1918 in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois. Eva (daughter of Martin John Ehredt and Sophia Groezinger) was born on 30 Oct 1901 in Derinda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1970 in Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jun 1970 in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Eva Barbara Ehredt was born on 30 Oct 1901 in Derinda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois (daughter of Martin John Ehredt and Sophia Groezinger); died on 17 Jun 1970 in Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jun 1970 in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois. Notes:
1920 Census on file.
1930 Census on file.
SAVANNA TIMES JOURNAL, SAVANNA ILLINOIS
20 Nov 1918
YOUNG COUPLE
WEDDED SUNDAY
At high noon at the M. E. parsonage in this city Sunday occurred the marriage of Roland Schroth of this city and Miss Eva Ehredt of Derinda Center. Rev. Davis Crues afficiating. Only the necessary witnesses were present at the ceremony. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of navy blue ****line.
The bride is a popular young lady of Derinda, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ehredt and is a sister of Night *****in William Ehredt of this city. She is a young lady who commands the esteem and respect of a large circle of friends in the vicinity where she resides and is popular in the social circles of the young people there.
Mr. Schroth is a young man of excellent character and is well thought of in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Schroth will reside on a farm in Derinda Center.
The good wishes and congradulations of a large circle of friends and aquaintances is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Schroth.
Lived in Savanna, Illinois in 1927.
Newspaper Clipping:
CARD OF THANKS - We would like to take this means to thank everyone who remembered us with cards, flowers, and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. A special thanks to Rev. Mahnke, the pallbearers, those who sent food, or helped out in any way. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
The family of Mrs. Gartus Christiansen
Thomson
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Died:
Social Security Death Index about Eva Christiansen
Name: Eva Christiansen
SSN: 343-18-1398
Last Residence: 61285 Thomson, Carroll, Illinois, United States of America
Born: 30 Oct 1901
Died: Jun 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)Children:
- Eva Mae Josephine Schroth was born on 31 May 1920 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; died on 05 Mar 2002 in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas; was buried on 11 Mar 2002 in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois.
- 5. Virginia Emma Schroth was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Dec 2011 in Saxton Riverside Care Center, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Dec 2011 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado.
- Roland Ehredt Schroth was born on 02 Jul 1923 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Sep 2005 in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 27 Sep 2005 in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
- June Lillian Schroth was born on 17 Jun 1924 in Derinda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1991 in Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois.
- Harold Lee Schroth was born on 20 Jan 1927 in Derinda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 07 Oct 1995 in Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois.
- Donald George Schroth, Sr. was born on 01 Jan 1934 in Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 09 Feb 2006 in Fort Wayne, Allen County Indaina; was buried on 13 Feb 2006 in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
- Hazel Marie Schroth was born on 02 May 1936 in Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 10 Sep 2023 in Colorado.
12. Frederick William Colvin was born in 1876; died in 1946; was buried in White Oak Cemetery, Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois. Frederick married Henrietta Harrington. Henrietta (daughter of George Byron Harrington and Anna Bons) was born in Feb 1882 in Forreston, Ogle, Illinois; died on 05 Jun 1965 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois; was buried in White Oak Cemetery, Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Henrietta Harrington was born in Feb 1882 in Forreston, Ogle, Illinois (daughter of George Byron Harrington and Anna Bons); died on 05 Jun 1965 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois; was buried in White Oak Cemetery, Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois. Children:
- Winfield George Colvin was born on 12 Feb 1907 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois; died on 09 Feb 1949 in Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois.
- 6. Arthur Delos Colvin was born on 22 Oct 1908 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois; died on 04 Oct 1973 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 09 Oct 1973 in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois.
- Benjamin Harrington Colvin was born on 02 Feb 1915 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois; died on 08 Nov 1998; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois.
14. Charles F Towns Children:
- 7. Helen Marie Townes was born on 10 Apr 1907 in Morris, Grundy, Illinois; died on 26 Mar 1985 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle County, Illinois.