Born in La Crosse, La Porte County, Indiana, United States
Daughter of Daniel Spiess Sr
and Bertha Kellenberger
Sister of
John Spiess, Daniel Spiess, Jacob Spiess, Ernest Spiess, Matilda S (Spiess) Siebenthal, Walter Spiess, Lena Bertha (Spiess) Meier, Carl Wayne Spiess, Dorothy E (Spiess) Gumz and Clara (Spiess) Guilford
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 88
in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 31 Jan 2024
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Biography
Bessie Sue (Spiess) Renn was born on October 7, 1909 in La Crosse, La Porte County, Indiana, United States, daughter of Daniel Spiess Sr (1870–1934) and Bertha Kellenberger (1875–1962).
Her siblings were:
- John Spiess (1896–1944)
- Daniel Spiess (1897–1992)
- Jacob Spiess (1898–1975)
- Ernest Spiess (1900–1975)
- Matilda S (Spiess) Siebenthal (1901–1970)
- Walter Spiess (1905–1974)
- Lena Bertha (Spiess) Meier (1907–1992)
- Carl Wayne Spiess (1909–1975)
- Clara (Spiess) Guilford (1914–1985)
Bessie died on April 26, 1998 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, aged 88. She was buried in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Lake County, Indiana.[1]
In 1920, Bessie Spies (9), was a single daughter, in the household of Daniel Spies (49) in Dewey Township, LaPorte, Indiana, United States. [2]
| Date | Event | Location | [1] | 1870-04-16 | Birth of Father, Daniel | Wolfhalden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Schweiz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875-04-16 | Birth of Mother, Bertha | Reute, Appenzell Ausserrhoden | |||||
| 1896-01-16 | Birth of Brother, John | Forrest, Livingston County, Illinois, United States | |||||
| 1897-04-04 | Birth of Brother, Daniel | Heiden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden | |||||
| 1898-09-29 | Birth of Brother, Jacob | Wing, Livingston County | |||||
| 1900-02-01 | Birth of Brother, Ernest | Forrest, Livingston County | |||||
| 1901-12-25 | Birth of Sister, Matilda S | Missouri, United States | |||||
| 1905-08-14 | Birth of Brother, Walter | Fairbury, Livingston County | |||||
| 1907-03-24 | Birth of Sister, Lena Bertha | Forrest, Livingston County | |||||
| 1909-10-07 | Birth | La Crosse | |||||
| 1909-10-07 | Birth of Brother, Carl Wayne | La Crosse | |||||
| 1914-10-24 | Birth of Sister, Clara | Indiana | |||||
| 1920 | Census | household of Daniel Spies (49) in Dewey Township, LaPorte | [2] | ||||
| 1934-02-17 | Death of Father, Daniel | La Porte, Center Township, LaPorte County, Indiana | |||||
| 1944-03-02 | Death of Brother, John | La Porte, La Porte County | |||||
| 1962-09-08 | Death of Mother, Bertha | Knox, Center Township, Starke County | |||||
| 1970-10-04 | Death of Sister, Matilda S | San Pierre, Starke County | |||||
| 1974-11-29 | Death of Brother, Walter | Hammond, Lake County | |||||
| 1975-01-31 | Death of Brother, Jacob | Michigan City, La Porte County | |||||
| 1975-02-06 | Death of Brother, Carl Wayne | Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana | |||||
| 1975-04-25 | Death of Brother, Ernest | Knox, Starke County | |||||
| 1985-08-13 | Death of Sister, Clara | Merrillville, Ross Township, Lake, Indiana | |||||
| 1992-01-15 | Death of Brother, Daniel | La Porte, La Porte County | |||||
| 1992-10-22 | Death of Sister, Lena Bertha | Aurora, Kane County, Illinois | |||||
| 1998-04-26 | Death | Hobart, Lake County | [1] |
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #162654598 (accessed 31 January 2024)
Memorial page for Bessie Sue Spiess Renn (7 Oct 1909-26 Apr 1998), citing Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Lake County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Sherri (contributor 47317779). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004965825; FHL microfilm: 1820447; Image number: 439; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01925-4
FamilySearch Record: MFWC-5J7 (accessed 31 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6F-Z8S
Bessie Spies (9), single daughter, in household of Daniel Spies (49) in Dewey Township, LaPorte, Indiana, United States. Born in Illinois.
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