Jack L. Jacobia

Jack Jacobia

Jack L. Jacobia,

70, of Indianapolis, passed away November 26, 2013. He was born October 20, 1943 in Horton, Kansas to the late Glen and Agnes (Mitchel) Jacobia.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandy Jacobia; children: Karen Jacobia, Kathy Gumerson, Kristy (Douglas) Trumpey, and Lee Jacobia; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey Sanford (Tiffany), Michael Sanford, Kassie Gumerson, Summer Jacobia, Cody Jacobia, Dillon Trumpey, Tyler Trumpey, Alexis Trumpey, Connor Jacobia and Caden Jacobia, 2 great grandchildren, Marley Cazee and Jedrek Sanford and 2 brothers, Jim (Carla) Jacobia from Wamego, KS and Delbert (Karen) Jacobia from Salina, KS.

He was a photographer in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed cooking, inventing recipes, and computers.

He was a member of the American Legion.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 5-7 P.M. at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To share a memory, please visit www.flannerbuchanan.com.

What Day Is It?

  

Chronological Note:  The Gregorian calendar that we use today was not adopted in the American Colonies until 1752.  Before 1752, the new year started in the month of March and the months of January and February were the 11^th and 12^th months of the preceding year!  Thus 1 February 1700 (Old Style) would be written 1 February 1701 (New Style) or 1 February 1700/01 (Both Old and New Styles).  Therefore the accuracy of some dates is uncertain due to not knowing which calendar was used to determine the year.

This is one of the obstacles I encounter in doing genealogy research, compounded by the fact that most people could not read nor write, and therefore relied on their memories of important dates as they could not read nor write those dates down.  Could you remember all the dates of events in your life if you hadn't written them down or had a calendar to refer back to?  Since they could not read nor write is why when signing official documents they used an "X" as they didn't know how to write out their "John Henry".  Is it any wonder as to why we have any documentation of anything in history?

Everett "Butch" Freeby

Everett E. (Butch) Freeby, was born 13 January 1941.  The Lord called him home 9 November 2013.  Butch was a Husband, Father, Step Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend and most of all Best Friend of Helen Freeby who survives of the home.,  He is also survived by two sisters, Diana Berry, Debbie (Larry) Turner.  Sons, Mike (Lauren) Freeby, Clint (Mary) Williams, Steve (Hope) Williams.  Daughters, Pamela (Mark) Hazzard, Melanie (Gary) Spurgeon.  Five Grandchildren, and two Great Grandchildren.  He will join his Parents Everett and Mary, along with his sister Beverly who are waiting for him.  Butch always tried to find the humor in life and enjoyed it to the fullest, he will be deeply missed by all.

Please join us at Grace Farm 2748 SE 29th St, Northwest of the Spillway to Lake Shawnee. Wednesday, November 20, at 1:00 PM, for an informal gathering to reminisce funny adventures, and everlasting memories with Butch.  Lunch will be provided.

Joseph Steven Wyzenski

Joseph Steven Wyzenski of LaVista, Nebraska, was born 26 Dec 1931 at Omaha, Nebraska the son of William and Anntonie (Tobia) Wyzenski.died 31 Jul 2013.  He was married 02 Jun 1955 at Omaha to Geraldine Jacobia.
He is survived by his wife Gerry; children Cindy (Brian) Longie, Steve Wyzenski, Don Wysenski, Kathy (John) Kuhn, Jerry Wyzenski; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; a brother Bill Wyzenski; and a sister Dorothy Hanak.
Interment was in St. John Cemetery.
part of this information was from the Omaha World Herald.

Geraldine Jacobia Wyzenski is the daughter of Ivan and Margaret (Wade) Jacobia, Ivan being the son of Julia (Gilbert) and Merlin Jacobia.

2013 Gilbert Reunion in Fairview, Kansas

(as always click on the photo to enlarge it)
The 73rd Gilbert Reunion was held June 9, 2013 at the Community Center in Fairview, Kansas.
If you have family updates of photos (new or old), births, marriages, deaths, or other events please email them to Larry Gilbert at ks_nature_boy@hotmail.com
Plans have already begun for the 2014 reunion, information will be posted here as they are confirmed.

Mary Jacobia Freeby

Mary M. Freeby, 95, passed away May 22, 2013. She was born June 7, 1917, in Fairview, KS, the daughter of Merlin and Julia Ann Gilbert Jacobia. On May 31, 1936, Mary married Everett A. Freeby. He preceded her in death in 1997. She retired from the Kansas Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, where she worked as a cook. Survivors include son, Everett E. Butch (Helen) Freeby; daughters, Dianna K. Berry and Debra M. (Larry) Turner; son-in-law, Billy Gentry; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly A. Gentry. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Mount Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Topeka Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund, 4712 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606.

Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on May 23, 2013 

Robert Brammer

Robert Brammer(1929 - 2012)

Robert L. Brammer
Colonel, USAF (ret)

March 10 1929-December 27, 2012
Robert L. Brammer, Colonel, USAF (ret) passed away peacefully in his home in Atwater, California on December 27, 2012 with his three children by his side.
Bob was born March 10, 1929 in Sabetha, Kansas to Tommy and Luverne Brammer. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Merlin Brammer and his beloved wife of 59 years, Darlene Brammer.
He is survived by his son Gregory and daughter-in-law Linda, daughter Cynthia Kuhle and son-in-law Rick, daughter Candace Cease and son-in-law Colin, brother Galen and sister-in-law Ruth, brother-in-law Darrell Herbster and sister-in-law Mary, grandchildren Grant and Seth Brammer, Lindsey and Michael Kuhle and David Cease. He also leaves nephews Rod Colvin, Doug Brammer, Steve Goolsby, Mark Goolsby, Scott Herbster and niece Lori Bergman.
In Bob's early years he thought he might be a musician.  He played the cornet in the Sabetha High School Band and received a number one rating at the 1946 University of Kansas Music Festival.  Bob started college as a music major and auditioned for the United States Navy Band but his fascination with airplanes pulled him in another direction.
Bob joined the Air Force on February 1, 1949. After Basic Training at Sheppard AFB, he was assigned to Weather Observer Technical School at Chanute AFB and then to Aerial Gunner School at Lowery AFB. He became Weather-Gunner on a Strategic Air Command RB50E and remained a combat crew member with the 55th Strat Recon Wing until assigned to Officer Candidate School June 1953. In 1954, he went to pilot training at Bartow Air Base and Reese AFB. After receiving his pilot wings on December 14, 1954, he attended B-29 training at Randolph AFB and C-97 training at Palm Beach AFB. Bob reported for duty with the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, 99th Bomb Wing at Westover AFB in May 1955 and flew the new Boeing KC-97G Air Refueling Tanker. In January 1959, Bob was assigned to KC-135 training at Castle AFB with a subsequent assignment to the 904th Air Refueling Squadron at Mather AFB. In October 1962, Bob became an instructor pilot at the KC-135 training school at Castle AFB. He attended the Armed Forces Staff College in May 1967. After graduation, Bob was assigned a combat tour in South East Asia flying the RB-66. He flew 109 combat missions and was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and five air medals. In July 1969, he was assigned to the 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB where he continued to fly RB-66. Later he became Commander of the 52th Munitions Maintenance Squadron. In July 1973, he was promoted to Full Colonel and was assigned to the 410 Bomb Wing at K. I. Sawyer AFB as Chief of Maintenance in July 1973. With over ten thousand hours of total flying time, Bob retired in September 1976 and returned to Atwater.
Although Bob loved the Air Force, he loved and cared for his family and friends even more. After retirement, Bob maintained interests in community social programs and the Atwater United Methodist Church. He was a life member of the Castle Air Museum, past president of the Retired Officer Association, member of the Air Force Association, member of the Order of Daedalians, board of directors of the Military Officers Association of America, and a member of his church choir.
A memorial service will be held at the Atwater United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch reception following. At 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 7, a military burial ceremony will be held at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at Santa Nella, CA.
The Brammer family would like to thank the Atwater Medical Center, Merced Mercy Hospital and Bristol Hospice for their care and support. Remembrances, if desired, may be made to the Castle Air Museum or the Atwater United Methodist Memorial Fund.
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