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John Bentz, Sr. was a native of South Dakota, he later moved to Missoula, Mont. and in 1946 came to California. Employed as a U. S. mail messenger, he lived in Galt until his retirement in 1958, when he moved to Lodi. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Father is Christian Bentz b.Russia
Mother is Juliana Feiock b.Russia
Brother Heinrick "Henry" Bentz 9/1/1886 S.D. - 9/30/1970 Tx

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CENSUS
John and Anna Bentz are found on the US Census for Antelope Precinct, McIntosh Co., ND, taken on 6 Feb 1920, (ED#191, Sheet #8A):
John 28, born in SD, farmer, home is rented - Anna 26, born in Russia - John 4 4/12 - Benjamin 2 7/12 - Christ 4/12
They are then found on the US Census for Mission Twp., Lake Co., MT (ED#24-5, Sheet 3A) taken on 6 Apr 1930. John, 39, was a dairy farmer and owned his own home. He was 23 and Anna was 19 at the time of their marriage. Their children were: John 14 - Benjamin 12 - Christ 10 - Emanuel 7 - Jacob 5
The first 4 children were born in ND, Jacob was born in MT.
DEATH CERTIFICATE
John and Anna Bentz's address at the time of his death was 315 Oak Street in Lodi. His death certificate states that he had resided in California for 20 years. He died of pulmonary edema due to arteriosclerotic heart disease at the Community Hospital in Lodi. He also suffered from pulmonary emphysema.
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1. Title: Social Security Death Index
2. Title: Death certificate - Author: State of California
3. Title: Obituary - Note: Lodi News Sentinel, 29 Jan 1998, Lodi, CA

John heiratete Schweigert, Anna in 1913. Anna (Tochter von Schweigert, Jakob Sr. und Harr, Katharina) wurde geboren am 3 Jan 1894 in Odessa, Gebiet Großliebental, Region Odessa, Rußland; gestorben am 2 Sep 1980 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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OBITUARY
John Bentz, 75, of Lodi died Tuesday in a local convalescenl hospital. Born in Lincoln County, N.D., he lived in North Dakota and Montana before moving to California, settling first in Stockton. He had lived in the area since 1972. He was employed as a truck driver and maintainer for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 20 years, working out of Stockton. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 22 of Lodi. Survivors include wife Esther E. Bentz of Lodi; sons Fred G. Bentz and Wayne L. Bentz, both of Lodi; daughter Charlene Cox of Fresno; stepson Dennis Ray Horst of Idaho; stepdaughters Deanna Jean White of Stockton and Doris Ann Austin of Lodi; and brothers Ben Bentz of Lodi, Chris Bentz of Montana, Emanuel Bentz of Nevada and Jack Bentz of Exeter. Chapel services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Lodi Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Tracy of the New Harvest Christian Fellowship officiating. Private inurnment will follow in the Lodi Memorial Cemetery.
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Familie/Ehepartner: Fuchs, Esther Eleanor. Esther (Tochter von Fuchs, Heinrich und Meisner, Amalia) wurde geboren am 24 Mrz 1922 in Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado, USA; gestorben am 6 Mrz 1999 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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OBITUARY
Ben Bentz, 80, of Lodi, died on Jan. 27 in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born May 8, 1917 in McIntosh County, N.D., where he was raised. He married Helen Isaak on June 1, 1947 in Salem, Ore., and the couple resided there until 1954 when they moved to Galt and finally to Lodi in 1985. He was employed by Campbell Soup Co. in Sacramento for 21 years until retirement in 1977. Mr. Bentz served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Grace Community Fellowship Church in Woodbridge. He enjoyed golfing in earlier years. He is survived by his wife, Helen Bentz of Lodi; one daughter, Nita Bennett of Lodi; one son, Ken Bentz of Oregon; two brothers, Chris Bentz of Montana and Manuel Bentz of Nevada; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Bentz, Jr., and Jack Bentz. A church service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Community Church, 1022 E. August St., Woodbridge, with Pastor Ken Raphael officiating. Committal will be at Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Lodi Funeral Home.
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1. Title: Social Security Death Index
2. Title: Obituary

Benjamin heiratete Isaak, Helen am 1 Jun 1947 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA. Helen (Tochter von Isaak, Gotthilf August und Mehlhoff, Katherina) wurde geboren am 3 Jul 1912 in American Falls, Power County, Idaho, USA; gestorben am 20 Dez 2007 in Wallace, Calaveras County, California, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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• Alias-Name: Chris

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OBITUARY
Chris H. "Gramps" Bentz, 83, recently of Sage Tower, passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare on Saturday morning, Dec. 28, 2002. During this time of year, many will remember him as the "Real Santa" at the Hart Albin Building and West Park Plaza. He entertained children coming to see him with many stories about the other Santas being his elves and helpers, Mrs. Santa preparing the completion of the gifts and singing Happy Birthday to Jesus - the real meaning of Christmas. Chris was born Oct. 19. 1919, in MacIntosh (sic) County, ND, a son of John and Anna Bentz. He attended high school in Ronan and served in the US Navy from 1942-1946, Chris married Dorothy Mothka. He worked for the Mountain Tractor Co. in Missoula, selling farm machinery to area ranchers who also became his personal friends. He and Dottie moved to Billings in 1976 to be closer to the three grandchildren they loved so dearly. He worked for Plains Power and Equipment and Nash Brothers before retiring. His years of retirement brought many good years of volunteering as a HOST tutor in the school district. Chris loved reading with children and encouraging them to do their best. Chris was a past member and president of the Missoula Optimist Club and had truly lived a life of optimism. He was involved in Troop 10 of the Boy Scouts as an assistant scoutmaster, teaching the boys the importance of citizenship and established a fund raiser of selling wreaths that still exists today. Chris is survived by his daughter, Sandy Mehus and her husband Jerry of Billings; his three grandchildren, Chris and his wife Tami, Brenda Jo, and Brian and his wife Karyn; and his brother Bene Bentz and his wife Joan. Cremation has taken place.. Private family interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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1. Title: 1930 US Census--McIntosh Co., SD - Page: ED#191, Sheet #8A
2. Title: Obituary for Chris H. Bentz - Publication: Billings Gazette, Billings, MT

Familie/Ehepartner: Mothka, Dorothy irene. Dorothy wurde geboren am 12 Sep 1922 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA; gestorben am 11 Apr 1999 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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Emanuel heiratete Bentz, Viola - wife of geschätzt 1948. Viola wurde geboren am 7 Sep 1925; gestorben am 16 Mrz 1968 in ,,, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

Familie/Ehepartner: Bentz, Marion J. - wife of. Marion wurde geboren am 30 Nov 1918; gestorben am 12 Feb 1994 in ,,, USA; wurde beigesetzt in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA. [Familienblatt] [Familientafel]

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UID: 57A9ED092D404703B4381F0FC4547E60BD14
Born: 13 Mar 1924
OBITUARY
Jack J. Bentz, who had lived in Brush Prairie for the last four months, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995, at his home of leukemia. He was 71. Born March 13, 1924 in Pablo, Mont., he had worked in construction. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. For several years Mr. Bentz was a flea market dealer and traveled between California and Idaho. Survivors include three daughters, Diane Pierson of Seattle, Bonnie White of Brush Prairie and Christie Hazen of Portland; one son, Ed of Vancouver; three brothers, Ben of Lodi, Calif., Emanuel of Las Vegas, and Chris of Billings, Mont.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Brush Prairie. There will be a private burial.
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1. Title: 1920 Census--Lake Co., MT
2. Title: Obituary - Page: Vancouver Columbian, 7 Dec 1995