Monthly Archives: October 2009

Supplemental Application Approved

October 15, 2009

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Shirley Ann (Bumgardner) Lowery
Burwell
A descendant of Pilgrim Myles Standish
John Alden


Supplemental Application Approved

October 8, 2009

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following member on the approval of a supplemental application:

Karen Susan Hawes
Manhattan, Kan.
A descendant of Pilgrim John Howland
Joan (Hurst)(Rogers) Tilley


In Memoriam

October 8, 2009

Laura Lucille (Thomas) Stohlmann
Louisville
Jul 20, 1916 – Sep 13, 2009

She joined the Nebraska Society in 1996 and was a descendant of Pilgrims Richard Warren, Francis Cooke and Henry Samson. Born near Hepburn, Iowa, to John and Anna M. Thomas. She married Clarence Stohlmann on September 4, 1938. They raised three children, John, Judy and Joan. They were partners in many local businesses which they started. She was the chairman of the Election Board and an active member of the Republican Women’s Club, Tuesday Night Club, The Extension Club, PTA & County Fair Board. Funeral was Sept. 19 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Louisville.