James married Esther Maria Castro [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Heather Marie Morris
2. James Henry Morris
3. Theresa Lynn Morris

Donald married Elizabeth Jane Grinnell on 13 Nov 1943 in Savanna, Illinois. Elizabeth (daughter of George Henry Grinnell and Elizabeth Sophia Ehredt) was born on 05 May 1923 in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 2014 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Obituary for Elizabeth "Betty" Morris
Elizabeth ?Betty? Jane Morris was a lady who enjoyed the little things in life, especially thoughtful relationships with friends and family. At the age of 90, Betty passed into eternity Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at HCR Manor Care, Davenport, Iowa. A visitation will be held Thursday from 4-7pm at Law Jones Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10:30am at Law Jones Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Betty was born May 29, 1923, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Erehdt) Grinnall, in Savanna. She attended Savanna High School and graduated with the Class of 1941. She married Donald Morris on November 13, 1943 in Savanna. Donald passed away February 3, 1975.
Betty worked for Eaton Corp. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, and was an active volunteer at the Savanna Food Pantry and Thrift Shop. Betty enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafting and playing cards with friends and family.
Betty will be dearly missed by her daughter, Betty Mae Hurt of Bettendorf, Iowa; three sons, Donald (Carol) Morris of Truckee, California, James Morris of River Grove, Illinois, and Dick (Stacey) Morris of Peotone, Illinois; 7 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grand Children. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth, her husband, Donald, and two brothers, Albert and Louis (Mick).
https://www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Elizabeth-Betty-Morris-37731/#!/Obituary

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George was naturalized in Jo Davies County, Illinois in 1908.

George was listed as a Cheesemaker in the 1920 Census.

George married Elizabeth Sophia Ehredt on 26 Mar 1919 in Galena, Illinois. Elizabeth (daughter of Martin John Ehredt and Sophia Groezinger) was born on 26 Jun 1896 in Derinda Center, Illinois; died on 16 Feb 1976 in Savanna, Illinois; was buried in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lived in Savanna, Illinois in 1927.

Notes also show Elizabeth died on 23 Feb 1976.

Elizabeth died at the Elizabeth Nursing Home.

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1900 Census on file.

Have also seen name as Johonn Martin Ehredt.

Obit for Martin Ehredt:
Ehredt funeral held at home in Derinda Center.
Lifelong resident of Jo Davies County had 38 Grandchildren.
Funeral services for Martin Ehredt Senior who passed away at his home in Derinda Center, Jo Davies County Sunday January 2 after an illness of Diabetes and complications was held Wednesday afternoon Jan 5th At the family home there were German services at 10:00 and in the afternoon English services at the Lutheran Church at Derinda Center. Both services were largely attended. Rev. R. Reichen pastor of the Church was in charge. The casket was attended by Messrs(?) John Ploech, Roy Diehl, Frank Randecker, Fred Eberly, George Wurster, William Krug, Louis Randecker, Louis Heer(?). There were many beautiful floral offerings.

Born in Galena, Martin John Ehredt was the son of Martin and Elizabeth (Hutschel) Ehredt both deceased was born February 11, 1862 at Galena Illinois and died at the age of 64 years 10 months and 21 days. When young his parents moved to a farm in Guilford township. Mr. Ehredt was married about 44 years ago to Sophia Groezinger at Galena Ill. With his family he moved to Derinda Center and made his home there for the past 34 years. He was the father of 13 children, ten of whom with the wife survive. The couple also raised three foster children. Three of their children died in infancy. The children that survive are Theodore Ehredt of Dubuque Iowa. William Ehredt of Savanna, "Carrie" Mrs. Frank Haas of Mossback, "Annie" Mrs. William Grapes of Manchester Iowa, "Louisa" Mrs. Emil Shulte of Dubuque Iowa, Frank Ehredt of Round Lake Ill. "Bertha" Mrs. John Schnitzler of Mount Hope Ill. "Lizzie (Elizabeth)" Mrs. George Grinnel of Savanna, "Eva" Mrs. Roland Schroth of Savanna, Ill. Martin Ehredt Jr. of Savanna (3 Foster Children) William Heisler of Savanna, Mrs. Gertrude Church of Normal Ill., Leslie Harris of Derinda Center; Two brothers Fred Ehredt of Galena, Henry Ehredt of Rock Island, Three sisters "Carrie" Mrs. George Morrison of Elizabeth, :Lily" Mrs. George Crilly of Evenston Ill., "Annie" Mrs. John Bowers of Milwaukee Wisconsin, 38 Grandchildren and one Great Grandchildren.

Mr. Ehredt had made Jo Davies County his lifelong home. He worked at Farming, Carpentry, the Blacksmith trade and also was in business. For the past 20 years he conducted the General Merchandise Store at Derinda Center. Mr. Ehredt was a member of the Lutheran Church.


Died:
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Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
about Martin John Ehredt Name: Martin John Ehredt
Birth Date: 11 Feb 1862
Birth Place: Derinda Twp , Illinois
Death Date: 2 Jan 1927
Death Place: Derina, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Burial Date: 5 Jan 1927
Death Age: 64
Occupation: Store-Keeper
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Father Name: Martin Ehredt
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Elizabeth Hullshue
Mother Birth Place: Germany
Spouse Name: Sophia Ehredt
Comments: 64y 10m 21d of this place
FHL Film Number: 1613726

Martin married Sophia Groezinger on 13 May 1883 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Sophia (daughter of Christopher Adam Grözinger and Doretha Acceas) was born on 07 Jul 1863 in Derinda Center, Illinois; died on 10 Dec 1928 in Derinda Center, Illinois; was buried on 13 Dec 1928 in Derinda Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda Center, Jo Davies County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Census on file.

Name:
Have also seen name as Christine Sophia Groezinger, Christiana Groetzinger, and sometimes with Barbara.

Died:
Sophia passed away at 8:20 PM 10 Dec 1928.

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Martin and Sophia also raised as Foster children:
William Heisler, who lived in Savanna, Illinois in 1927.
Gertrude Church, who lived in Normal, Illinois in 1927.
Leslie Harris, who lived in Derinda Center, Illinois in 1927.

EHREDT, JOHN M. married GROETZINGER, CHRISTIANA, 05/13/1883, E/368, JO DAVIESS.

Married:
Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name John Martin Ehredt
Gender Male
Marriage Date 13 May 1883
Marriage Place Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Spouse Christiana Sophia Groetzinger