The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Velmer Gian Brinkman was born about 1908 in Missouri.^1,2 He and LaVerne Edith Schrank were married on 20 May 1940 in Probably Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,4 He died on 14 April 1970 in Probably Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.⁵ He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain Co., Missouri.⁵

Velmer Gian Brinkman had reference number 53557. He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Missouri (1910); Audrain County, Missouri (1920); Jackson County, Missouri (1940.) He was a Bus driver - transportation (1940.)² DEATH NOTICE - The Kansas City Times; Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, April 17, 1970; Page 24 (Newspapers.com)

BRINKMAN - MR. VELMER G., 61, of 707 W. 10th, passed away April 14. Services 9:30 a.m. Friday in our chapel. Graveside services and interment 1:30 p.m. Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Mo.
D. W. NEWCOMER'S SONS
LO 1-0024
PASEO AT BRUSH CREEK.

Citations

[S8880] Marriage License - Velmer Gian Brinkman & Laverne Edith Schrank
[S2206] 1940 Census, Missouri, Jackson County
[S898] 1910 Census, Missouri, Montgomery County
[S8968] Marriage Records - Missouri 1805 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
[S3968] Death Notice - Velmer Gian Brinkman

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Gianna Kay Brinkman-Davis¹

F, #53243

Parents

Father	Velmer Gian Brinkman (b. about 1908, d. 14 April 1970)
Mother	LaVerne Edith Schrank (b. 7 August 1916, d. 17 April 1990)

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BASIC FACTS

Gianna Kay Brinkman-Davis and Joe R. White were married on 16 March 1963 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.²

Citations

[S10381] Obituary - Harry Monroe Davis
[S8755] Marriage Announcement - Joe R. White and Gianna Kay Davis

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Joe R. White^1,2

M, #53244

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BASIC FACTS

Joe R. White and Gianna Kay Brinkman-Davis were married on 16 March 1963 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.²

Citations

[S10381] Obituary - Harry Monroe Davis
[S8755] Marriage Announcement - Joe R. White and Gianna Kay Davis

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Randy K. Davis¹

M, #53245

Parents

Father	Harry Monroe Davis (b. 8 May 1903, d. 9 May 1970)
Mother	LaVerne Edith Schrank (b. 7 August 1916, d. 17 April 1990)

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Citations

[S10381] Obituary - Harry Monroe Davis

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Harry Monroe Davis, Jr.¹

M, #53246

Parents

Father	Harry Monroe Davis (b. 8 May 1903, d. 9 May 1970)
Mother	LaVerne Edith Schrank (b. 7 August 1916, d. 17 April 1990)

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Citations

[S10381] Obituary - Harry Monroe Davis

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Helen Rae Marcy^1,2,3

F, #53247, b. 5 November 1915, d. 26 December 2000

Parents

Father	Thomas A. Marcy
Mother	Gertrude B. Garner

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BASIC FACTS

Helen Rae Marcy was born on 5 November 1915 in East Saint Louis, Saint Clair Co., Illinois.⁴ She and Eugene C. Schrank were married on 20 October 1946 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.¹ She and Eugene C. Schrank were divorced about 20 May 1948 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.⁵ She died on 26 December 2000, at age 85.⁶

Helen Rae Marcy had reference number 53562. She was educated Graduated from the University of Nebraska.¹ She was enumerated on the census in Lancaster County, Nebraska (1920, 1930.) Her Social Security Number was 508-10-8898, issued: Nebraska, last residence: Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁶ She resided in Rome, Italy (1958.)⁴ Helen married Unknown Sheridan about 1957.

OBITUARY - Casa Grande Dispatch; Arizona; Thursday, January 4, 2001 (GenealogyBank.com)

PHOENIX - Helen Marcy Sheridan of Phoenix and formerly of Casa Grande and Eloy, died Dec. 26, 2000.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback Road.
Ms. Sheridan was born to Thomas and Gertrude (Garner) Marcy. She was a retired educator who had taught in Eloy and Picacho. She was a 50-year member of Order of the Eastern Star, a member of Kappa Delta and of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, LaVerne Marcy Rowe of Casa Grande, and a nephew, Stephen Rowe of Chandler.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 12211 W. Bell Road, Suite 103, Surprise, AZ 85374. PRE-NUPTUAL COURTESY - The Nebraska State Journal; Lincoln, Nebraska; Monday, October 21, 1946; Page 3 (Newspapers.com)

Pre-nuptial Courtesy
Miss Helen Marcy, whose wedding to Eugene Schrank will be an event of Oct. 20, was honoree at a breakfast Saturday morning given by Mrs. R. W. Fahrenbruch for six guests. Mrs. Jack Rowe, Miss Marcy's sister was an out of town guest from Coolidge, Ariz.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - Lincoln Evening Journal; Lincoln, Nebraska; Monday, October 28, 1946; Page 9 (large photo) (Newspapers.com)

The marriage of Miss Helen Rae Marcy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Marcy, to Eugene C. Schrank, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Schrank, was solemnized Oct. 20 at St. Paul Methodist church. Dr. Gerald Kennedy performed the ceremony at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Schrank was graduated from the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Kappa Delta soroity. Mr. Schrank served with the marine corps, Third infantry division, during the war. The couple will be home after Nov. 1 at 1544 Oak st., Napa., Calif.

Note: I don't think Eugene and Helen spent much time in California.

DIVORCE ANNOUNCEMENT - Lincoln Evening Journal; Lincoln, Nebraska; Thursday, May 20, 1948; Page 22 (Newspapers.com)

IN DIVORCE COURT
Eugene C. Schrank vs. Helen Schrank, petition charging estreme cruelty. Married in Lincoln, Oct. 20, 1946.

Citations

[S8744] Marriage Announcement - Eugene C. Schrank and Helen Rae Marcy
[S1326] 1920 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S1805] 1930 Census, Nebraska, Lancaster County
[S12232] Passenger Lista - New Jersey, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1956 - 1964 (Ancestry.com)
[S4199] Divorce Announcement - Eugene C. Schrank and Helen Rae (Marcy) Schrank
[S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

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Thomas A. Marcy^1,2

M, #53248

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Family: Gertrude B. Garner

Daughter

Helen Rae Marcy (b. 5 November 1915, d. 26 December 2000)

BASIC FACTS

Thomas A. Marcy had reference number 53563.

Citations

[S8744] Marriage Announcement - Eugene C. Schrank and Helen Rae Marcy
[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

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Gertrude B. Garner¹

F, #53249

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Family: Thomas A. Marcy

Daughter

Helen Rae Marcy (b. 5 November 1915, d. 26 December 2000)

BASIC FACTS

Gertrude B. Garner had reference number 53564.

Citations

[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

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Unknown Unknown

F, #53250

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Family: Eugene C. Schrank (b. 13 September 1922, d. 28 October 2011)

Son	Eugene C. Schrank, Jr.