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  1. 1.  Lea Rose Sondgerath was born 6 Apr 1931, Onarga, Iroquois, Illinois, USA (daughter of Leo H. Sondgerath and Marie E Freeland); died 29 Dec 2014.

    Notes:

    Lea Rose Flinn (Sondgerath), 83, of Earl Park, Indiana, passed away December 29, 2014 at Elkhart General Hospital of Elkhart, Indiana. Lea was born in Onarga, Illinois on April 6, 1931, the fourth of five daughters (Carolyn, Arlene (deceased), Jane (deceased), and Katherine) born to the late Leo and Marie Sondgerath.

    Lea graduated from A.J. Kentland High School in 1949 and attended cosmetology school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lea married John Edward Flinn on the "Blue Moon" of December 30, 1950 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Kentland, Indiana, where they have been life long members.

    Lea has worked as an agricultural engineer, manager of a hair salon business, co-owner of the Kentland theatre, was a savvy investor, and formidable euchre player.

    In retirement, Lea enjoyed traveling with John extensively through Europe and Central America. Lea greatly valued education, which certainly speaks to her five children with bachelors' degree at a minimum, one even with a doctoral degree.

    Lea is surived by John, her husband of 64 years and her five children; Sharon Flinn of Colombus, Ohio; Joni (husband: Terry) Vale of Nashville, Tennessee; Bridget (husband: Michael) Elijah of Elkhart, Indiana; Colleen (husband: Barry) Brisben, of Golden, Colorado; and John Geoffrey (wife: Heather) Flinn, of Indianapolis, Indiana.

    She is also survived by grandchildren Suzanne Burch (husband: Mark), April White, Jason Vale (wife: Rhonda), Joel Elijah (Wife: Laura), Joshua Elijah, Michaela Elijah, Macy Brisben, Haley Brisben, Austin Flinn, Alec Flinn. Great-grandchildren include Sierra Henry, Rachael White, Lacy (husband: Pablo) Numbra, Justin Vale, Vanessa Vale, and Elizabeth Rose Elijah.

    A viewing and rosary will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Mass will be celebrated on Friday January 2, 2015 at 11am at St. Josephs Catholic Church of Kentland. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Kentland, Indiana.

    Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com

    Published in the Journal & Courier on Dec. 31, 2014

    Lea — John Edward Flinn. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Sharon Flinn
    2. Joni Flinn
    3. Bridget Flinn
    4. Colleen Flinn
    5. John Geoffrey Flinn

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Leo H. Sondgerath was born 4 Jan 1901, Dunnington, Indiana, USA (son of Peter W Söntgerath and Anna Catherine Schmitt); died 5 Feb 1988, Brook, Newton, Indiana, USA.

    Leo married Marie E Freeland 24 Nov 1925, Benton County, Indiana. Marie was born 20 Mar 1905, Ambia, Benton, Indiana; died 18 Aug 1993, Kentland, Newton, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Marie E Freeland was born 20 Mar 1905, Ambia, Benton, Indiana; died 18 Aug 1993, Kentland, Newton, Indiana, USA.
    Children:
    1. C.M. Sondgerath
    2. Arlene Ann Sondgerath was born 8 Aug 1927, Onarga, Illinois; died 20 May 1988, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    3. Jane Elizabeth Sondgerath was born 19 Oct 1929, Onargo Irqou, Illinois; died 12 Jul 1990, San Diego.
    4. 1. Lea Rose Sondgerath was born 6 Apr 1931, Onarga, Iroquois, Illinois, USA; died 29 Dec 2014.
    5. K.I. Sondgerath


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter W Söntgerath was born 18 Jan 1862, Schöneshof, Siegkreis, Rheinland, Prussia; died 1934, Dunnington, Benton Co., Indiana.

    Peter married Anna Catherine Schmitt 16 Oct 1883, La Salle Co., Illinois. Anna (daughter of Wiemar Schmitt and Elizabeth Eschbach) was born 16 Nov 1866, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States; died 10 Nov 1938, Dunnington, Benton, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Catherine Schmitt was born 16 Nov 1866, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States (daughter of Wiemar Schmitt and Elizabeth Eschbach); died 10 Nov 1938, Dunnington, Benton, Indiana, United States.
    Children:
    1. Catherine Anna Sondgerath was born 10 Jan 1886, La Salle County, Illinois, USA; died Aug 1967, Tonica, La Salle, Illinois, USA.
    2. Peter Paul Sondgerath was born 16 Sep 1887, Lasalle, Illinois; died 30 Mar 1961, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    3. Elizabeth M. Sondgerath was born 8 Aug 1889, La Salle Co., Illinois; died 5 Mar 1964, Dunnington, Benton Co., Indiana.
    4. Mary Sondgerath was born Apr 1892, Illinois.
    5. Clara M. Sondgerath was born Jun 1893, Indian Territory; died 1921.
    6. Wiemar William Sondgerath was born Nov 1895, Indian Territory; died 26 Jul 1964, Benton Co., Indiana.
    7. Ottilia Marie Sondgerath was born 21 Jul 1898, Benton County, Indiana, USA; died 13 May 1991, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    8. 2. Leo H. Sondgerath was born 4 Jan 1901, Dunnington, Indiana, USA; died 5 Feb 1988, Brook, Newton, Indiana, USA.
    9. Cecilia M. Sondgerath was born 1903, Indiana; died 1911.
    10. Gerald Joseph Sondgerath was born 4 Feb 1906, Dunnington, Indiana; died 24 Sep 2002, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    11. Frances Helen Sondgerath was born 14 May 1908, Parish W., Benton, Indiana, USA; died 16 Apr 2000, Fowler, Benton, Indiana, USA.
    12. Joseph F Sondgerath was born 21 Nov 1916, Dunnington, Indiana; died 3 Nov 1968, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Wiemar SchmittWiemar Schmitt was born 4 Sep 1835, Neunkirchen, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany; died 18 Dec 1904, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States.

    Wiemar married Elizabeth Eschbach 30 Dec 1864, La Salle, Illinois, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Eschbach and Ida Husong) was born 27 Sep 1838, Neunkirchen, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany; died 27 Nov 1934, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Elizabeth EschbachElizabeth Eschbach was born 27 Sep 1838, Neunkirchen, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany (daughter of Peter Eschbach and Ida Husong); died 27 Nov 1934, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States.
    Children:
    1. 5. Anna Catherine Schmitt was born 16 Nov 1866, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States; died 10 Nov 1938, Dunnington, Benton, Indiana, United States.
    2. Elizabeth Schmitt was born 9 Jul 1867, Leonore, LaSalle Co., Il.; died 10 Sep 1947, Joliet, Will, Illinois; was buried 13 Sep 1947, Joliet, Will, Illinois.
    3. William Schmitt was born 4 Oct 1868, Leonore, La Salle, Illinois, United States; died 19 Jan 1948, Illinois, United States.
    4. Peter Weimar Schmitt was born Apr 1871, Lasalle County, Illinois, USA; died 2 Nov 1952, Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana, USA.
    5. Joseph Peter Schmitt was born 12 Oct 1874, La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, United States; died 1915.
    6. Mary Catherine Schmitt was born 7 Apr 1879, Illinois.


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