Person Page - 2228

     He was born on 12 June 1893 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1891 according to his age of 21 on their marriage registration⁵; or, circa 1894 at Illinois, USA, according to his age in various US Census records.^6,7 Gustrom married Edna H. Renwick on 4 January 1912 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^5,4,8,6,9
     Gutorm Anmore Knudson died on 20 September 1978 at Hillsborough County, Florida, USA, at age 85.^1,10
     Gutorm Anmore Knudson was buried at Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Elgin Twp., Kane County, Illinois, USA.⁴
     He was also known as George Anmore Knudson according to his WWI draft registration.³ He was the father of Myna Berenice Knudson, who was baptized on 30 March 1913 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹¹
     Gutorm and Edna Knudson appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 15, enumerated January 1920, described as an upholster for a furniture Co (?). Their children: Myrna, were listed as living with them.⁶
     George and Edna Knudson appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois, enumerated 25 April 1930, described as something that looks like Mandamanue in the laundry industry. Their children: Myrna, Warren, Kenneth, Ruth and Mildred, were listed as living with them.⁷
     George A. and Edna Knudson appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Lombard, York Twp., DuPage County, Illinois, enumerated 25 April 1940, described as a laborer in road construction. Their children: Kenneth, Ruth and Mildred, were listed as living with them.⁹ Gutorm Anmore Knudson, Chicago, registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 48. He was employed by Weymar Ornamental Iron in Chicago.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Edna Knudson. He was described as 5' 9" and 185 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion. He had a scar on his first finger on the right hand.³
     In the obituary of Erwin P. Renwick who died 13 November 1970, his brother-in=law, George Knudson, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of Myrna B. Lothian who died 13 December 1974, her parents, George Knudson and Mrs. George Knudson, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, were listed as surviving her.¹²
     In the obituary of Mildred Marylou Romanowski who died 19 October 2007, her parents, George Knudson and Edna Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.¹³

     Otis Charles Hobbs was buried at Union Cemetery, Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA.¹ He was born on 28 January 1893 at Rich Hill, Bates County, Missouri, USA.³ Alternatively, he may have been born on 28 January 1894 at Rich Hill, Bates County, Missouri, USA. Note that his WWII draft registration gives his birthplace as Panama, Missouri.^4,1,2,5,6 Otis married Ethel May Renwick on 15 March 1913 at Kane County, Illinois, USA.^4,2,5,6
     Otis Charles Hobbs died on 12 January 1959 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at age 65.¹
     Otis Charles Hobbs, of Saint Charles, registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 24. He was married with 2 children, but no names were required by this form. He was employed by Marsden & Marshall. He was described as medium height and of a slender build with blue eyes and dark brown hair. It was noted that he was color blind.³
     Otis and Ethel Hobbs appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 13 February 1920, described as a laborer, general farm. Their children: Carmen, Marion and Lorraine, were listed as living with them.⁵
     Otis and Ethel Hobbs appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Saint Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a sheet metal draftsman in a fixture factory. Their children: Carmen, Marion, Lorraine, Otis and Adelbert, were listed as living with them.⁶ Otis Charles Hobbs, of rural Saint Charles, registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 49. He was employed by Modern Steel Co. of Geneva, Illinois.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as wife, Ethel Hobbs. He was described as 5' 7" and 130 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.⁴
     In the obituary of Philip Lloyd Hobbs who died 21 January 2004, his grandparent(s), Otis Hobbs and Ethel Hobbs was/were listed or implied as predeceased.⁷
     In the obituary of Jonathan Lowell Hobbs who died 8 October 2006, his grandparent(s), Otis Hobbs and Ethel Hobbs was/were listed or implied as predeceased.⁸
     In the obituary of Adelbert Francis Hobbs who died 2 August 2016, his parents, Otis Hobbs and Ethel Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.⁹

     He was born on 29 January 1933 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA.²
     Charles Renwick Hobbs died on 7 May 2006 at age 73.²
     In the obituary of Otis E. Hobbs who died 17 November 2004, his brother, Charles Hobbs was listed.³
     In the obituary of Jonathan Lowell Hobbs who died 8 October 2006, his uncle, Charles Hobbs, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     He was born on 24 February 1929 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^1,4,3
     Adelbert Francis Hobbs died on 2 August 2016 at Southern Hills Specialty Care, Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA, at age 87.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Adelbert Francis Hobbs.
     

Military Service - including the Korean War

     Adelbert Francis Hobbs began military service in 1947 joining the US Navy.¹ Adelbert Francis Hobbs ended his military service in 1951 having served during the Korean War.

End of the Korean War Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Del Hobbs.¹ He was also known as Delbert Francis Hobbs.⁴
     Adelbert appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Saint Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.³
     Adelbert Francis Hobbs, of rural Saint Charles, registered for the draft on 25 February 1947 at Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 18. He was a student. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his mother, Ethel Hobbs. He was described as 5' 7" and 140 lbs. with brown eyes, brown hair and a light complexion. It was noted that he had a birth mark on his right ankle.⁴
     In the obituary of Philip Lloyd Hobbs who died 21 January 2004, his parents, Delbert Hobbs, of Weldon, Iowa, were listed as surviving him.⁵
     In the obituary of Otis E. Hobbs who died 17 November 2004, his brother, Delbert Hobbs was listed.⁶
     In the obituary of Jonathan Lowell Hobbs who died 8 October 2006, his parents, Delbert Hobbs, of Weldon, were listed as surviving him.⁷
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in his memorial page on the web site of Kale Funeral Home published in Osceola, Iowa, circa 3 August 2016.¹
     Research notes (February 2021):

     He was born on 2 December 1902, in rural DeKalb, at Illinois, USA.²
     Hjalmar Johnson died on 15 June 1970, at his home, at Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 67.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Hjalmar Johnson.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois, 17 June 1970.²

     She was born on 24 October 1913 at Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1915 at Illinois, USA, since she was age 25 in the 1940 census.⁶ Carmen married Leslie Odis McGee.^7,8 Carmen married Herbert Eric Rasmussen.^9,5
     Carmen Susan Hobbs died on 19 March 1991 at Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA, at age 77.^1,2
     Carmen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.³
     Carmen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Saint Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.⁴
     Lelsie and Carmen McGee appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of St. Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 6 April 1940, described as a shipping clerk in a MIll Novelty Company. Their son, Murl, was listed as living with them.⁶
     Carmen Susan McGee was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Leslie Odis McGee.⁸
     Herbert E. and Carmen S. Rasmussen appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 4 May 1950, described as a machinist in Aurora Paper Products Factory. Her children: Merle G. McGee, were listed as living with them.⁵
     In the obituary of Murl George McGee who died 9 May 1999, his parents, Carmen Rasmussen and Les McGee were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Otis E. Hobbs who died 17 November 2004, his sister, Carmen Rasmussen was listed.¹¹

     He was born on 7 July 1912, possibly in Champaign, at Champaign County, Illinois, USA.^1,2,3,4 Leslie married Carmen Susan Hobbs.^1,3
     Leslie Odis McGee died on 12 November 1955 at age 43.¹
     Leslie Odis McGee was buried at Glen Oak Cemetery, West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, USA.¹
     Lelsie and Carmen McGee appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of St. Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 6 April 1940, described as a shipping clerk in a MIll Novelty Company. Their son, Murl, was listed as living with them.⁴
     Leslie Odis McGee, of of rural Saint Charles, registered for the draft on 16 October 1940 at Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 28. He was employed by Mills Novelty Co., of Chicago. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Carmen Susan McGee. He was described as 5' 9" and 134 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a light compexion.³
     In the obituary of Murl George McGee who died 9 May 1999, his parents, Carmen Rasmussen and Les McGee were listed or implied as predeceased.⁵

     He was born on 12 March 1933 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^2,3,4
     Murl George McGee died on 9 May 1999 at San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, at age 66.³
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Murl George McGee.
     Murl George McGee was buried on 14 May 1999 at Fort Rosencrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, San Diego County, California, USA.^2,3
     

Military Service - the Korean War

     Murl George McGee began military service on 15 January 1953 at the age of 19 joining the US Army.² Cpl. Murl George Evans ended his military service on 8 December 1954 or 18 December 1954 after serving in Korea.

End of the Korean War Military Service section.^2,7

     Murl appeared on the 1940 Federal Census St. Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Lelsie and Carmen McGee.⁴

Merle G. McGee appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois in the household of his step-father Herbert E. Rasmussen and mother Carmen S. Rasmussen.⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the North County Times published in Oceanside, California, 23 May 1999.⁶

     He was born on 25 January 1913 at Copenhagen, Denmark.^1,2 Herbert married Carmen Susan Hobbs.^1,2
     Herbert Eric Rasmussen died on 15 May 1990 at Loma Linda, San Bernardino County, California, USA, at age 77.¹
     Herbert Eric Rasmussen was buried at Union Cemetery, Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA.¹
     Herbert E. and Carmen S. Rasmussen appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 4 May 1950, described as a machinist in Aurora Paper Products Factory. Her children: Merle G. McGee, were listed as living with them.²

     She was born circa 1917 at Illinois, USA.^4,2,3,5,6 Marion married Robert Emil Lussow.^7,5,6
     Marion appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.²
     Marion appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Saint Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.³
     Robert and Marion Lussow appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Saint Charles, Saint Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 23 April 1940, described as a stock keeper in the fiber molding industry. They had lived in the same place in 1935.⁵
     Marion Byrl Lussow was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Robert Emil Lussow.¹
     Robert E. and Marion B. Lussow appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Brea, Orange County, California, enumerated 18 April 1950, described as a lather (worked with a lathe?) in the contractor industry, and she was a grader in a cannery. Their children: Ronald K., were listed as living with them.⁶
     In the obituary of Otis E. Hobbs who died 17 November 2004, his sister, Marion Byrl Page was listed.⁸

     She was born on 29 May 1919 at Illinois, USA.^1,4,3 Lorraine married Ralph E. Tredup circa 1941.⁵
     Lorraine E. Hobbs died on 28 April 2013 at Illinois, USA, at age 93.¹
     Lorraine E. Hobbs was buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin, Hanover Twp., Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹
     Lorraine appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.²
     Lorraine appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Saint Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.³
     In the obituary of Ralph L. Tredup who died 20 December 1992, his parents, Ralph E. Tredup and Lorraine Hobbs, of South Elgin, were listed as surviving him.⁶
     In the obituary of Ralph E. Tredup who died 25 September 1998, his wife, Lorraine Tredup, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Otis E. Hobbs who died 17 November 2004, his sister, Lorraine E. Hobbs was listed.⁷

     He was born on 31 May 1921 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^2,1 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1924 at Illinois, USA, since he was age 6 in the 1930 census.³
     Otis Erwin Hobbs died on 29 October 2004 at Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona, USA, at age 83.^2,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Otis E. Hobbs.⁴
     He was also known as Otis Irwin Hobbs according to social security records.²
     Otis appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Saint Charles Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Otis and Ethel Hobbs.³
     Otis Erwin Hobbs, of Box 119, Wasco, registered for the draft on 26 June 1942 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 21. He was unemployed, and gave his contact person as Raymond Madsen of Saint Charles. He was described as 5' 10" and 140 lbs, with brown eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.¹

     He was born on 29 March 1960 at Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.²
     Philip Lloyd Hobbs died on 21 January 2004 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, at age 43.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Philip Lloyd Hobbs.
     Philip Lloyd Hobbs was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in his memorial page on the web site of Kale Funeral Home published in Osceola, Iowa, circa 22 January 2004.²
     In the obituary of Jonathan Lowell Hobbs who died 8 October 2006, his brother, Philip Lloyd Hobbs, was listed as predeceased.³