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Elizabeth Sophia Ehredt
1896 - 1976 (79 years)1. Elizabeth Sophia Ehredt 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. Notes:
Lived in Savanna, Illinois in 1927.
Notes also show Elizabeth died on 23 Feb 1976.
Elizabeth died at the Elizabeth Nursing Home.Elizabeth married George Henry Grinnell on 26 Mar 1919 in Galena, Illinois. George was born on 30 Sep 1892 in Swindon, England; died on 12 Aug 1961 in Savanna, Illinois; was buried in Savanna, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- 2. Albert George Grinnell was born on 05 Dec 1921 in Savanna, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 2002 in Iowa City, Iowa; was buried on 19 Oct 2002 in Rock Island National Cemetery, Moline, Illinois.
- 3. Elizabeth Jane Grinnell 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.
- 4. Louis Martin Grinnell
Generation: 2
2. Albert George Grinnell (1.Elizabeth1) was born on 05 Dec 1921 in Savanna, Illinois; died on 15 Oct 2002 in Iowa City, Iowa; was buried on 19 Oct 2002 in Rock Island National Cemetery, Moline, Illinois. Notes:
Died:
OBITUARY
Posted 18 Aug 2017 by niknaktoo1
Albert G Grinnall, age 80, of Savanna, Illinois, died Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, October 19, 2002 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Pastor Robert Schubert will officiate. Inurment will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Albert's name.
Albert was born on Monday, December 5, 1921 in Savanna, Illinois to George and Elizabeth (Ehredt) Grinnall. He attended Savanna High School. He married Gladys Dauphin on June 13, 1942.
Albert farmed and worked at Burlington Northern Railroad for 42 years, retiring in 1983.
Albert served in the Army in Field Artillery during numerous campaigns in Europe where he received the Bronze Star.
Albert was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Savanna Moose, Railroad Retirees, past Board member of the Mt. Carroll Lions Club.
Survivors include, his wife Gladys; two daughters, Cheryl (Douglas) Rogers of Rockford, Illinois, Vicki (Dan) Becker of Platteville, Wisconsin; two sons, Steven (Michelle) Grinnall of Rockford, Illinois, Daryl (Mary Jo) Grinnall of Omaha, Nebraska; 16 grandchildren, 7 great-granchildren; one sister Betty Morris of Savanna, and one brother Mick (Donna) Grinnall of Clinton, Iowa.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents.Albert married Gladys M Dauphin on 13 Jun 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri. Gladys (daughter of Edward Dauphin) was born on 05 Jan 1923 in Savanna, Illinois; died on 26 Feb 2012; was buried in Rock Island National Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. Elizabeth Jane Grinnell (1.Elizabeth1) 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. Notes:
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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/#!/ObituaryElizabeth married Donald Eugene Morris on 13 Nov 1943 in Savanna, Illinois. Donald was born on 18 Jul 1915 in Pioneer, Iowa; died on 03 Feb 1975 in Thomson, Illinois; was buried in Savanna, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. Louis Martin Grinnell (1.Elizabeth1) Louis married Donna Mae Bumann Carpenter [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
5. Steven Drew Grinnell (2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) Family/Spouse: Jacki Kearns. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Family/Spouse: Michelle ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Cheryl Jolene Grinnell (2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) Cheryl married Dennis Dale McDaniel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Family/Spouse: Douglas Rogers. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Vicki Lynn Grinnell (2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) Vicki married Daniel Becker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. Daryl Linsey Grinnell (2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) Family/Spouse: Susan Teresa Adrian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Family/Spouse: Mary Jo ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Elizabeth Mae Morris (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) Family/Spouse: James W Hurt. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- 25. Tammetha Louise Hurt
- 26. William J Hurt
10. Donald Gene Morris (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) Donald married Carol Louise Sperber [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. James Henry Morris (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) James married Esther Maria Castro [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. Richard Daniel Morris (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) Richard married Stacey Jo Rubio [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Lynda Carpenter Grinnell (4.Louis2, 1.Elizabeth1) Lynda married Dennis Dee Griffith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. Larry Lee Carpenter Grinnell (4.Louis2, 1.Elizabeth1) 15. Michael Louis Grinnell (4.Louis2, 1.Elizabeth1) Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Schultz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
16. Jewell Lee Grinnell (5.Steven3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 17. Nakoma Drew Grinnell (5.Steven3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 18. Steven Paul McDaniel (6.Cheryl3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 19. Nichole Lynn McDaniel (6.Cheryl3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 20. Shane Daniel Becker (7.Vicki3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 21. Lance Darin Becker (7.Vicki3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 22. Heather Season Becker (7.Vicki3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 23. Courtney Jay Grinnell (8.Daryl3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 24. Carissa Leah Grinnell (8.Daryl3, 2.Albert2, 1.Elizabeth1) 25. Tammetha Louise Hurt (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) 26. William J Hurt (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) 27. Heather Marie Morris (11.James3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) 28. James Henry Morris (11.James3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) 29. Theresa Lynn Morris (11.James3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) 30. Shannon Dee Griffith (13.Lynda3, 4.Louis2, 1.Elizabeth1) 31. Shain Ryane Griffith (13.Lynda3, 4.Louis2, 1.Elizabeth1) 32. Tracy Jo Grinnell (15.Michael3, 4.Louis2, 1.Elizabeth1) 33. Timothy Michael Grinnell (15.Michael3, 4.Louis2, 1.Elizabeth1)