This is for you if you are related to Renee through her father, Willard Dean “Ike” Love. Here is a four generation chart, starting with Ike. Of course, his lineage chart applies to his siblings, as well! In my tree, I put a ♥ next to my direct ancestors so that I can easily identify…
Four Generations: Joann (Schantz) Love
This is for you if you are related to Renee through her mother, Joann (Schantz) Love. Here is a four generation chart, starting with Joann. Of course, her lineage chart applies to her siblings, as well! In my tree, I put a ♥ next to my direct ancestors so that I can easily identify them…
Bev Schoenthal, Top Scholastic Honors
Today I want to honor Beverly Gertrude Schoenthal who passed away in May of 2021. Bev is the sister of Arlene Elizabeth Schoenthal, Don’s mother, and is a fine role model for our entire family. I came across this article from the Dubuque Telegraph Herald in 1953 about Bev achieving the highest rating in her…
Don’s Mayflower Ancestor: Richard Warren abt. 1578-1628
If you are related to Don via his mother Arlene Elizabeth Schoenthal, you are a descendant of Mayflower passenger Richard Warren. FamilySearch, the genealogy site hosted by the Church of Latter Day Saints has a fun opportunity that shows if their tree thinks you are related to someone famous. In the category of “Trailblazers,” Don…