A few weeks ago I was surprised to find a message in my Ancestry mailbox from a cousin of mine. I had never met her or been in touch as far as I knew, but I’d heard her name mentioned by my Dad and knew of her. Her mother is the sister of my grandpa … Continue reading A Cousin Reconnects
Margaret Ann Clifford (1925-2008)
Margaret (Marge) was born September 1, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Violetta Agnes Senn (1902-1997) and John Leo Clifford (1902-1980). She had two sisters, Mary Elizabeth and Barbara Louise, and a younger brother Thomas Richard. In the 1930 census the family lived at 2204 1/2 Miami Street, South Bend, Indiana. In late 1947, Marge met … Continue reading Margaret Ann Clifford (1925-2008)
Paying Respects to Another Lost Family Member
It’s been a rough week in the Alford clan. I mentioned my Uncle Tom who passed away earlier this week, but today I learned of another loss in the family. I have some family out in California that are descendants of my Aunt Bobby. I haven’t seen or heard from them in many years, but … Continue reading Paying Respects to Another Lost Family Member
Shirley Helen Krueger (1918-2008)
Shirley was born July 11th, 1918 in Michigan City, Indiana to Myer “Mike” Krueger (1887-1934) and Antonia “Tony” Jeannette Engel (1889-1944). She was the youngest of three children with Marvin “Brother” (1914-1981) and sister Fern Esther (1911-1974) both doting on her. As a little girl she started dance lessons and through the years she continued … Continue reading Shirley Helen Krueger (1918-2008)
Jen Alford 