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Submitted: 7/29/11 • Approved: 7/29/11 • Last Updated: 8/13/15 • R125001-G124999-S3
Gerhard Aug 30, 1898 - Feb 18, 1980
Sophie Dec 24, 1900 - Mar 28, 1988
Sophie was born to Karl and Marie (Schietinger) Fischer. Sophie married Gerhard Jacobus Mechels on Jan. 26, 1927 in Delaware Church, Lennox, SD. Luella, Caroline, Alma, Margaret Jane, Calvin, Jeanette and Joanne were born to this union.
Photo & research by Gene Hammerstrom
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Contributed on 7/29/11 by revilo
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