Orange County, California Obituaries

Robert J. Baumann, 75, of Fullerton, a retired vice president of a research company, died Friday. Services at 1 p.m. today at Calvary Chapel, Brea. Arrangements by the Neptune Society of Orange County, Costa Mesa. Survived by his wife, Hallie Weaver; former wife, Catharine Dewey Baumann; daughter, Susan Kinsolving; brother, Edward; and two grandchildren. Orange County Register. SUBMITTED by IDA MAACK RECU

Spencer JOHNSON
At Garden Grove, Cali., June 26, 1896, Aged 82 Years. A Pioneer of Kane Co., and for Many Years a Highly Respected Resident of Batavia.
Mr. Spencer JOHNSON, one of the old Pioneer settlers of Kane Co., (Illinois) who came here some 59 years ago, when this beautiful country was but a wild prairie, and assisted in breaking its soil, establishing our city, and to build our school and churches, passed away at his home in Garden Grove, California, June 26th 1896 after a long illness, aged 82 years. Deceased was born at Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y., June 15th, 1814. In 1835 he located at Dover, Ohio, where for some time he followed teaching; came to Illinois in 1837, and purchased a claim in Virgil Township, and for a number of years followed the occupation of a farmer. In 1849 he purchased a fine grain and dairy farm, one mile east of Batavia, which he owned at the time of his death; it being carried on by his son, Wm. R. JOHNSON.
March 24, 1842, Mr. JOHNSON married Miss Sarah M. CHAFFEE, of Campton, Ill., with whom the past 54 years of his life have been pleasantly spent. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are still living, and with the aged mother, are now left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.
Deceased was a staunch Republican, a valued member of the Batavia Cong’l church, and for some time served as a Trustee. About ten years ago he moved to Garden Grove, Cali., where he owned a fruit farm, and where one son, E. S. JOHNSON, and a daughter, Mrs. WARE reside, and who tenderly cared for him in his declining years. Mr. JOHNSON was a man highly respected by all, a promoter of good, and a valuable citizen, whose memory will be cherished through all time, and his life be a worthy example to his family and friends. The remains were brought to Batavia, Thursday, July 2d, accompanied by his son, Edmund; (the wife being in too feeble health to endure the long journey.) They were met upon their arrival by the children and friends, and tenderly conveyed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. M. KINNE, where funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., and were largely attended. [Batavia Herald, 9 July 1896, submitted by K. Torp]

JAMES A. KUHL

James A. Kuhl, 81, a longtime San Clemente resident, died at home on July 4, 2001. Jim was born in Granville, Iowa and lived in La Canada Flintridge for 16 years before retiring to San Clemente over 30 years ago. He will be remembered as a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor, a successful entrepreneur, a devoted tomato gardener, and an avid fisherman. Jim is survived by his brother Jerry Kuhl; sisters, Rosemary Kuhl and Luella Dreifus; five children, Barbara Kuhl of La Canada Flintridge, Kathleen Sullivan and her husband Dan of Pasadena, Patricia Kellogg and her husband Dan of Newbury Park, James R. Kuhl of Long Beach, Carol Barry and her husband Tim of La Jolla; 10 grandchildren and many loving neighbors and friends. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite, and daughter, Mary Ellen ("Jo'') Dlouhy. A mass celebrating Jim's life will be held today, Friday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in San Clemente. Jim's Gone Fishing. Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) - July 13, 2001

MARGUERITE ANN KUHL

Marguerite Ann Kuhl, 77, of San Clemente, a nursing supervisor for Beverly Manor Convalescent Hospital, died Thursday of natural causes. Services: 10 a.m. today, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, San Clemente. Survivors: husband, James; son, James; daughters, Barbara Kuhl, Jo Dlouhy, Kathy Sullivan, Tricia Kellogg, Carol Barry; 10 grandchildren. Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) - February 3, 1996

BEULAH JEAN PENROSE
80, a long time resident of Orange County, died January 15, 2009. Widow of Arthur Lee Penrose, Beulah is survived by 5
children; 12 grandchildren, and 14+ great-grandchildren. Private burial at Riverside National Cemetery. Brown Colonial
Mortuary. Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) - January 27, 2009. SUBMITTED BY BARBARA ZIEGENMEYER.

EDWIN ROLAND PENROSE
Edwin Roland Penrose, 68, of Placentia, a dock foreman, died Wednesday. No services. Arrangements by McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton.
Survived by his wife, Virginia; son, David, of La Puente; sisters, Virginia Jones of Morro Bay and Evelyn Walker of Sacramento; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) - November 20, 1992. SUBMITTED BY BARBARA ZIEGENMEYER.

MARTIN PENROSE
Marvin A. Penrose, 85, of Westminster, a gardener, died Friday. Private services. Arrangements by Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, Santa Ana.
Survived by his daughter, Christine Williams; brother, James; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) - July 31, 1993.SUBMITTED BY BARBARA ZIEGENMEYER.

Lawrence Hildreth Stone
Lawrence Hildreth Stone, 84, of Buena Park., Calif., formerly of the Quincy (Illinois) area, died Dec. 16 in Anaheim General Hospital in Anaheim. Born on May 31, 1901, near Cooperstown, he was the son of Lloyd Henry and Martha Lorena "Rena" Logsdon Stone. He married Erma Lelah Deeter in 1921. He later married Artie Woodsin California. Mr. Stone worked as a carpenter and a general contractor in the Quincy area for many years before moving to California in the late 1950s. He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Surviving are his wife, Artie; one son, Francis L. of Lodi, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Mildred) Williams of Springfield and Mrs. Aaron (Juanita) Stockhecke of rural Ursa; two sisters, Eula Thomas of Taylor, Mo., and Wilma Munn of Greeley, Colo.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren. Memorial services were held in California. Remains were cremated. Her ashes will be interred at Quincy Memorial Park, near Quincy. [State Journal - Register, January 1, 1986, Page: 12, submitted by S. Hemp]

Certificate of Enrollment
The World War II Memorial is America's tribute to the men and women, in battle and on the home front, who together won World War II, the defining event of the twentieth century. By virtue of the powers vested in the American Battle Momuments Commission, this is to certify that Leonard Wagner
has been entered into the World War II Registry of Remembrances for participating in World War II and helping our nation win the greatest military victory in history.
Certified this 13th day of December, 2004
Signed General P.X. Kelley, USMC (Ret), Chairman, American Battle Monuments Commission
Peter Wheeler, Chairman, World War II Memorial Advisory Board

Frank Joseph Waters

Frank Joseph Waters

Frank Waters Scholarship Funds
Frank J. Waters '32, a prominent civic leader and attorney, passed away in 1999 bequeathing a total of $200,000 to the law school for student support.
Elected to the California State Assembly in 1938, Waters served 14 years before stepping down to make way for his younger brother, Laughlin, now a United States District Judge. Frank Waters moved on to represent Howard Hughe for more than 30 years. Always an active member of the community, Waters served Los Angeles as President of the Harbor and Police Commission in the 1950's.
Throughout his career and his retirement, Waters was generous in his support of Southwestern and its students and dedicated to helping the school realize its mission.
Frank waters' final bequest was evidence of his long commitment to his alma mater, his dedication to careful planning, and his concern for others. His gift endows two scholarship funds, the Frank J. Waters, Sr. and Ida Waters Fund and the Samuel P. Kraemer and Edna Kraemer Dunlap Fund.
Waters' generosity will help Southwestern achieve its mission and provide support for its students. Friends and alumni interested in providing for Southwestern through planned giving are invited to contact Southwestern's Development Office. Judge Mary E. Waters Perpetual Education Fund
Established by Mr. Frank J. Waters '32, in honor of his sister,a judge of the Los Angeles Municipal Court, this fund assists deserving students with their academic needs. Samuel P. Kraemer and Edna Kraemer Dunlap Scholarship Endowment Fund
This scholarship was established by Mr. Frank J. Waters '32 in memory of his wife's parents to assist financially needy students. Southwestern Law School .

(submitted by Ida Maack Recu)

DOROTHY WIESNER
Dorothy Wiesner, 98, of Placentia, a seamstress for Cole of California, died July 14, 2002, of heart disease. Private services. Arrangements by New Options Funeral Service, Placentia. Daughter, Mary Edmonds; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Orange County Register 7-23-2002. Submitted by BLCW

JAMES F WIESNER
James F. Wiesner, 57, of La Palma, an aerospace engineer, died Tuesday. Private services to be arranged by Pierce Brothers-Daly-Bartel-Spencer Mortuary, Anaheim. Orange County Register 8-10-1989 Submitted by BLCW