Menny the Wife of a Swedish Mechanic from 'Cicago'

5.1.1.1.1.1. Ashley Ann Reames (May 23, 1987 -).

5.1.1.1.2. Peter Martin Reames (May 29, 1963 -).

5.1.1.1.3. Jennifer May Reames (March 5, 1975 -). [Note: Lennart Holmquist tried contacting Jennifer on 04/02/17 via Facebook, but no response yet).

5.1.1.2. May Elizabeth Semmes (December 15, 1936 -) married Robert Gilbert Walls (February 26, 1936 -) on October 19, 1962. Bob spent a career in the Submarine Force after Graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. May and Bob remained in Hawaii after Bob's retirement. [Note: Lennart Holmquist tried contacting Robert on 03/26/17 via Facebook, but no response yet).

5.1.1.2.1. Karin Lynn Walls (August 16, 1963 -). Karin graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and now lived in Rome, Italy.

5.1.1.2.2. Brian Joseph Walls (December 28, 1966 -). Brian was a music major at University of California at Berkeley. [Note: Lennart Holmquist tried contacting Brian on 04/02/17 via Facebook, but no response yet).

5.1.1.3. Helen Delores Semmes (December 31, 1941 -) married Robert Jefferson Sandlin (April 26, 1943 -) on November 10, 1976. Jeff is an airline pilot and Helen a flight attendant.

5.1.1.4. Jane Semmes (October 13, 1947 -) married Elliott Wayne Lambert (August 27, 1932 -). Elliott is retired from the Air Force and has been a farmer.5

5.1.1.4.1. Jenny Lambert (March 23, 1968 -).

5.1.1.4.2. Amy Lambert (August 26, 1969 -).

5.1.1.5. Melinda Marie Semmes (July 1, 1952 -) married Gordon Ray Cox (October 31, 1949 -) on August 13, 1976.

5.1.1.5.1. Melissa Ann Cox (January 10, 1979 -). Melissa and her sister Elizabeth compete in competition pairs figure skating in Dallas, Texas. In national competition, Melissa and her partner took 1st place in pairs (9 & 10 year old division). [Note: Lennart Holmquist and Melissa made contact on 04/02/17 via Facebook.

5.1.1.5.2. Elizabeth Mariel Cox (June 28, 1981 -). Liz and her partner took 2nd place in national ice skating competition in Dallas, Texas (7 & 8 year old division).

5.1.1.6. John Hubert Semmes III (August 31, 1955 -).

5.2. Enoch Carlson (January 4, 1887 - July 22, 1946) married Edna Mae Bollinger (June 15, 1890(?) - February 8, 1962 ) who was from Donaldson, Indiana. Enoch was born in Illinois, possibly Sterling. Enoch was a farmer, possibly taking over the farm from his father. The farm was on the Kankakee River near Crumstown. Crumstown is near South Bend, Indiana. He may have also owned or worked for a trucking business where he was pinned under a load in a work accident.

For more information on Enoch Carlson see:

Menny Holmquist & Family

5.2.1. Russell Bollinger Carlson (August 1, 1913 - September 23, 1994) married Regina M. Pesarski (August 8, 1920 -). Russell was born in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana and lived with his parents and brother and sister on a farm on the Kankakee River near Crumstown. Russell used to joke that he was a 'crumb from Crumstown'.6

Russell moved to the city after the depression. He was a machine repairman at Ford Motor Company (only seven miles from the main Rouge plant) where he was employed for 40 years. He used to hunt in the fall and fish in the summer, and also kept two large gardens.7

Regina was a school secretary for 25 years. She likes antique pottery, fishing, and the outdoors.

5.2.1.1. Judith Jean Carlson (April 1, 1941 -) married Albert Lee Hall (April 10, 1941 -). Judy was a secretary at the Ford Motor Company for 20 years. She likes art, music, travel, and the outdoors. Al is an Engineering Manager at the Ford Motor Company. He enjoys travel and golf.

5.2.1.2. Gerald Russell Carlson (June 13, 1942 -). Gerald graduated high school in 1960 and joined the U.S. Air Force in January of 1961 and discharged in 1965. While in the Air Force he learned Russian, continued studying German at Wayne State and became a Linguist Specialist. While at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan he studied languages, literature and sociology, and received a B.A. in Political Science. In 1969 he visited Russia for five weeks visiting the cities of Leningrad, Moscow, Kiev and Lvov. Following this time in Russia Gerald spent a school year between 1969 and 1970 in München, West Germany at the University of München. Later in 1970 he decided to study in Sweden and lived for a time in Lund studying Swedish at an institute connected with the University of Lund.

Gerald graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1975 with a B.A. in Political Science. In 1989 he returned to the United States from Germany where he was teaching English Literature at the school that he attended in 1972. Gerald's interests, as one might imagine, include travel.

5.2.1.3. Kenneth Lee Carlson (June 21, 1944 -) married Angela Maria Marinelli (March 27, 1953 -). Ken spent two years in Viet Nam. He is a supervisor for the Dearborn Heights Water Department. He likes hunting, fishing and the outdoor life as do other members of his family. Angela enjoys ceramics and working with her community church.

5.2.1.3.1. Kenneth Russell Carlson (November 19, 1978 -). Ken likes music, especially playing the keyboard.

5.2.1.3.2. Lindsay Marie Carlson (September 20, 1980 -). Lindsay enjoys the piano.

5.2.1.3.3. Jaclyn Eve Carlson (July 5, 1983 -). Jaclyn also enjoys music.

5.2.2. Ruby Mae Carlson (June 6, 1915 - September 29, 1997) was born in Hamlet, Indiana.8

Ruby graduated in 1938 from Indiana Central College, and taught school for 34 years - 17 years in Marshall County, 5 years in St. Joe, and 12 years in Starke, Indiana.9 She was a member of the Indiana Teachers Association and the Donaldson Evangelical Covenant Church.

She retired on disability with rheumatoid arthritis. Her hobbies included painting, poetry and stray dogs (by her own admission).

5.2.3. Harold Francis Carlson (May 16, 1918 - June 10, 1961). Harold worked for the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan as a Foreman and worked for the Studebaker Co. in South Bend, Indiana. Harold is buried at the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Indiana.

5.3. Amanda Emelia Carlson (September 26, 1889 - July 1, 1948) married Victor Emmanuel Charn (October 17, 1889 - March 31, 1963). The Swedish spelling of the name "Charn" was "Kjörn."

Amanda was only about 14 when her mother died. The eldest of two girls it was left to her to take care of her younger siblings. Amanda was originally from Donaldson (the Grovertown area), Indiana.

Victor and Amanda were married in January 1918, possibly on the eighth in Chicago, Illinois and possibly at the Drake Hotel. When Victor was still single he worked in a piano factory in Rockford, Illinois his hometown. After Victor and Amanda were married his profession was cabinet making and carpentry. There are many homes in Harbert, Michigan which he built.

Shortly after their marriage Victor was drafted and spent several months in France and Germany during World War I. While he was overseas Amanda probably stayed in Indiana and keeping house for her father.

Amanda and Victor moved to Sawyer, Michigan from Chicago in 1928.

5.3.1. Virginia Linnea Charn (March 2, 1920 -) married John Harold Olson (September 30, 1904 -November 29, 1977) on October 24, 1942. Virginia later married Herbert Per Seeder (July 31, 1906 -) on November 30, 1985. After John's death Virginia worked in the Harbert Swedish Bakery for 8 years shaping the dough into coffee cakes, rolls, etc in preparation for baking. She also frequently waited on customers up in the store on weekends. John was an electrical contractor.

Herb is a retired landscape gardener. Virginia and Herb often worked on their own gardens, and spend time in the winter months traveling in the U.S.

Virginia was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her family lived in Chicago from about 1918 to 1928.

Virginia's name "Virginia Linnea" was given to her by he?:?Ä??????--??B?∞r, Mary. Mar?:S@d expressed her wish that if Mother had a daughter that she would name her Virginia Linnea. Tragically Mary died a few days before Virginia was born and her funeral being on the day that Virginia was born.

5.3.1.1. John Emery Olson, Jr. (November 16, 1943 -) married I Suk Kim who goes by the name "Kim" (October 5, 1946 -) on September 30, 1966. John owns an electrical contracting business, the business he took over from his father after his father died. Previously John, Jr. spent four years in the Air Force and ten years as an electronic engineer at Heath Company.

5.3.1.1.1. Brenda Jean Olson (November 4, 1967 -). Brenda attended Michigan State University.

5.3.1.1.2. Gregory John Olson (July 28, 1974 -). Greg enjoys sports of all kinds.

5.3.1.2. Cynthia Kay Olson (October 20, 1947 -) married Martin R. Knuth (July 11, 1948 -) on July 18 1976.

5.3.1.2.1. Joshua Gerald Knuth (August 26, 1979 -)

5.3.1.2.2. Erick John Knuth (August 31, 1981 -).

5.3.1.3. Celeste Marie Olson (September 1, 1949 -) married Thomas Roy Christie (January 25, 1949 -) on May 3, 1970.

5.3.1.3.1. April Amanda Christie (August 20, 1973 -).

5.3.1.3.2. Sarah Elizabeth Christie (June 1, 1977 -).

5.3.1.3.3. Evan Thomas Christie (April 3, 1979 -).

5.3.1.3.4. Todd Ernst Christie (April 18, 1983 -).

5.3.2. Arlene Bernice Charn (August 28, 1926 -) married Bernard Alec Lindquist (September 11, 1948 -).

5.3.2.1. Craig Barry Lindquist (January 11, 1950 -) married Paulette Ann Coffey (August 14, 1950 - ) on December 18, 1970. Craig is a manager of Equipment Product Design at Kent-Moore, a division of Sealed Power in Warren Michigan.

5.3.2.1.1. JoAnna Kay Lindquist (September 10, 1974).

5.3.2.1.2. Kate Emily Lindquist (June 15, 1977).

5.3.2.2. Kent David Lindquist (December 10, 1952 -) married Laura Ann Peterson (August 30, 1959 -) on September 19, 1982. Kent is a computer operations manager at Weldun International in Bridgeman, Michigan.

5.3.2.2.1. Joshua David Lindquist (January 16, 1986 -).

5.3.2.2.2. Micah Stephen Lindquist (January 7, 1988 -).

5.3.2.3. Wendy Ann Lindquist (January 11, 1955 -). Wendy is Director of Career Development at Northwestern Business College in Chicago.

5.3.3. Lillian Leona Charn (April 24, 1935 -) married Albert Henry Schaffer II (July 13, 1934 -) on August 21, 1954. Al taught math and coached basketball in Michigan for 31 years before moving to California and again taught math and coached basketball. He has been elected to the Michigan High School Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and has been picked as Michigans 1988 nominee for the National Coach of the Year.

5.3.3.1. Amanda Jill Schaffer (September 25, 1959 -). Amanda graduated from Pepperdine in 1983, and from the Pasadena Art Center School of Design in 1986. She is a free lance illustrator and artist in San Diego.

5.3.3.2. Jeffrey Lynn Schaffer (June 8, 1955 - ) married Jan ______ ( ). Jeff is a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology having served his residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan.

5.3.3.2.1 Ann Schaffer ( ).

5.3.3.3. Kirk Alan Schaffer (April 16, 1958 -) married Mary Jo Doheny (February 14, 1958 -) on July 26, 1980. Kirk and Mary Jo are attorneys in San Francisco. They graduated from the University of Michigan's law school.

5.3.3.3.1. Albert Henry Schaffer III (October 4, 1986 -).

5.3.3.3.2. Laura Charn Schaffer (April 17, 1988 -).

5.3.3.3.3. John Schaffer ( ).

5.4. Esther Dorothy Carlson (December 3, 1895 - October 21, 1964) married David George Lovgren (July 23, 1892 - May ?, 1973) of Donaldson, Indiana on May 30 1917.10

5.4.1. Esther Lovina Lovgren (October 8, 1923 -) married James Martin Bihlmire (February 14, 1920 - April 14, 1971 -) in Ohio on June 6, 1952. Lovina later married William Lee Jones, Jr. (December 26, 1920 - May 12, 1977) on March 26, 1960. Lovina graduated from Michigan State University.

5.4.2. Melvin Emanuel Lovgren (March 24, 1930 -) married Stella Joyce Spicka (March 3, 1934 -July 23, 1976) on March 31, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. Melvin graduated from Western Michigan College. Stella graduated from Northwestern at Evanston, Illinois and received a Masters degree at Western Michigan. Stella was a Physical Education instructor in the River Valley Schools in Indiana (possibly in the Bridgeman School District.)

5.4.2.1. Carl Arthur Lovgren (August 27, 1957 -). Carl graduated from Northwood Institute at Midland, Michigan.

5.4.2.2. Burton Keith Lovgren (August 13, 1958 -) married Andrea Murray (June 4, 1966 -) on October 24, 1987. Burton graduated from Western Michigan at Kalamazoo.

5.4.2.2.1. Troy Lovgren (November 17, 1989 -)

5.4.2.2.2. Alexander Lovgren (July 19, 1993 -)

5.4.2.3. Melinda Elizabeth Lovgren (September 13, 1959 -) married Dr. Keith Charles Anderson (March 21, 1958 -) on June 7, 1986 in Harbert, Michigan. Melinda graduated from Central Michigan at Mt. Pleasant, and received a Masters degree Ball State at Muncie, Indiana. Keith received his B.S. from the University of Colorado in Boulder and his doctorate from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Keith is currently fulfilling a residency in his chosen specialty, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Rush Presbyterian Medical School with completion scheduled in July 1991. Melinda has training as an exercise physiologist and fitness manager at OMNI 41 Sports and Fitness Centre.

5.4.2.3.1. Kelly Anderson (March 8, 1990 -)

5.4.2.3.2. Parker Anderson (February 13, 1992 -)

5.4.2.3.3. Christofer Anderson (April 19, 1995 -)

5.4.2.3.4. Austin Anderson (April 19, 1995 -)

5.4.2.4. Heide Joyce Lovgren (May 9, 1961 -) married John J. Castelamare (April 24, 1949 -) in Harbert, Michigan on July 7, 1984. Heidi graduated from University of South Florida at Tampa and John graduated from the University of Nebraska and the University of South Florida.

5.4.2.4.1. Brittany Elizabeth Castelamare (November 23, 1987 -).

5.4.2.4.2. Brook Castelamare (March 21, 1990 -)

5.4.3. David Alden Lovgren (March 29, 1938 - June 4, 2001). David, a victim of Down Syndrome lived with his sister Lovina. Of Davie, Lovina writes, "He lives with me all of the time. He really is a joy!"11

Alden was a member of Harbert Community Church in Harbert, Michigan.He lived in Lakeside, Michigan during the summer months and in Fort Myers Beach, Florida during the winter.12

5.5. Arvid Bernard Carlson (February 11, 1897 - September 25, 1955) married Eva Marie Snyder (July 24, 1902 - May 19, 1984) who was from Tyner, Indiana on August 23, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana.

Arvid and Eva's wedding was performed by Rev. William E. Atteberry and attendants were her father Noah Augusta Snyder and her mother Almedia [Jones] Snyder.13

5.5.1. John Auburn Carlson (March 24, 1925 - March 26, 1925). John died only 2 days of age in Donaldson, Indiana.

5.5.2. Regina Almedia Carlson (May 26, 1926 -).

5.5.3. Bernetha Althea Carlson (August 30, 1928 - April 20, 1983) married John Homer Hull (September 20, 1927 -) on March 15, 1952. Bernetha was born in Tyner, Indiana. John has remarried to Essie.

5.5.3.1. Johnny Lamar Hull (November 22, 1955 -). Johnny was born in South Bend, Indiana.

5.5.3.2. Stephen Lagrand Hull (July 30, 1958 -). Steve was also born in South Bend, Indiana.

5.5.4. Martha Lois Carlson (December ?, 1930 - January ?, 1931). Died in Lakeville, Indiana.

5.5.5. Alan Lamar Carlson (September 15, 1937 -) married Judith [Judy] Ann Frame (September 20, 19?? -) on May 29, 1965.

5.5.5.1. Christopher Alan Carlson (February 17, 1970 -).

5.5.5.2. Amanda Beth Carlson (September 24, 1973 -).

5.5.5.3. Megan Lee Carlson (June 24, 1977 -).

5.6. John Auburn Carlson ( - 1925). Died in Donaldson, Indiana. John owned a farm in back of Johannes Holmquist farm near South Bend, Indiana.

5.7. Unknown. Died young.

5.8. Unknown. Died young.