Memories that Matter
for families, friends, family history and fans.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Meb MORRISON which was taken at the Ricklin & Brookbart Studio in Eldon, IA. The photograph was taken in 1900 with Meb appearing to be about 4 years old at the time it was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Medburn "Meb" Creamer MORRISON and based on limited research has gathered the following information regarding Meb and his family:
Medburn “Meb” Cremer or Creamer MORRISON was b. 26 Mar 1897 in Washington, IA to parents William Blanchard MORRISON (b. 1869) and Amanda “Manda” Blanche or Blanch CREMER (b. 1872) who were married on 6 Mar 1890 in Washington Township, Wapello Co., IA. Meb was one of 5 children born to this couple including Micher D.; Mildred Hazel; Membrer G.; Medburn “Meb” Cremer or Creamer; and Hellen or Helen Irene MORRISON, all born between 1894 and 1906.
Meb was married twice, first to Florence Lettie or Letta LATTA (1899-1971) on 22 Dec 1920 in Ottumwa, IA and they had a daughter Ruth Araminta or Armita MORRISON (1921-2010). He was then married to Ann or Anna Elizabeth SCHIKORSKY (1903-1987) on 28 or 29 Apr 1936 in St. Louis County, MO. Meb died on 20 May 1969 in Portland, OR and is buried at the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Portland, OR.
I’d like to get the photograph back to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic Iowa.
Mary Neeley:
"Where have all the flowers gone? The most BEAUTIFUL flowers in the garden are always picked first. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love is a memory no one can steal. You were the GREATEST singer/songwriter of the 21st century. Others will come and go but no one will EVER have your style. Rest in peace, Dear Amy Jade Winehouse. You have touched so many."
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Bessie Eleanor CULLEN which was taken at the Alley Studio in Beverly, MA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Bessie appearing to be about 3 years old at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Bessie and her family:
Elizabeth “Bessie” Eleanor CULLEN was b. 11 Dec 1891 in Beverly, MA to parents Stephen Edgar CULLEN (1857-1913) and Mary Ella or Ellen MOWATT (1860-1929) who were married 29 Apr 1884 in Beverly, MA. Bessie had one sibling, a brother Fred Sterns or Stearns CULLEN (b. 1887). Bessie married George Henry DUDLEY (1889-1979) on 14 Dec 1911 in Beverly, MA and they had three children including Ruth Bernice; Harrison Archer; and Stephen Edgar DUDLEY, all born between 1912 and 1917. Bessie died 29 Dec 1975 in Leicester or Haverhill, MA and is buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Leicester, MA.
I would like to get this photograph to a family member and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Keith Payne:
Tina and Athos Menaboni - Tina taught my brother and I piano at here home on Brookhaven Drive in Atlanta, GA twice a week. When I finished my lesson, my brother would have his turn on her piano bench. I would go into the kitchen where Athos would have me sit by him while he painted. I especially liked the Toucan bird he had there on loan. Many fond memories of Tina and Athos.
Jamie Younghans:
Edward was my cousin - Edward was my second cousin. My mother, Irene Curry, was his father's first cousin. I have fond memories of a visit to our Uncle Billy and Aunt Doe's house in Florida. His sister Roseanne was there too, as was my younger brother Tommy. Our cousins, Tara and Kelly entertained all of us. I remember going horseback riding, to amusement parks and doing a lot of swimming in the pool.
I remember Edward's funeral, a good few years later, and how sad I was that he had died. I was only a teenager myself and felt awful that he had died so young. I hadn't seen him for years, but I loved him. Rest in peace Edward. Your loving cousin, Jamie Younghans
Rosemary Sweeney-Johnson:
Grandmother - Winifred McMullen Sweeney was my Paternal Grandmother. She married Daniel Sweeney in Chicago and had four children: Myles, Noreen, Norman, and Ward. She lived with my Aunt Noreen in a home built for them in Chicago Heights. The night my grandmother died was the night of the 1967 snow storm in Chicago, Il. At the time, grandma was in Oak Forest Hospital.
My grandmother was the nicest person I knew. She had gotten senile but my Aunt Noreen brought her where ever she went. My Mother, Elizabeth Sweeney and my Aunt, Noreen used to play scrabble on a Saturday night once per month. On this one scrabble night, my grandmother started to wave at the mirror across from her in the living room. My mom asked what she was doing. Grandma said, "I'm waving at that nice little old woman over there." If that were not enough, She picked up a scrabble tile and almost got it in her mouth when mom stopped her. Grandma said that she just wanted a piece of candy. Mom said that that kind she had right there was terrible tasting. My mom ran upstairs and brought back a box of candy for grandma. My other grandma was living with us and heard it all. She was older yet. She put her head down and said, "It is terrible what has happened to her." Yes it truly was. But I was blessed to know her and get hugs from her.
Jeri Connor:
Birthday momknapping - February 2005 I drove from Ft.HoodTx to Tool TX to momknap my mom for her birthday month. She had no idea I was picking her up. I had somewhat of a plan but not really. The only plan i had for sure was driving to Minneapolis Minnesota to visit my sister Tabitha. Mom was so excited when I showed up and delivered the news of my spontaneous birthday plan. Mom was always down for a road trip, guess that's where I got it from. We visited Minnesota my sister Tabitha of course, stepsister Stephanie step dad Lewis and step mom Cheryl. We all went to a bar and grill together and I remember mom and dad actually danced together. Cheryl in my opinion was a hell of a woman to not get all bent out of shape with them acting dancing and carrying on the way they did. We stayed about a week and took our time going back to Texas. I treated mom to a Gary Allen concert in Waco texas whom was one of her favorite singers. When he sang 'Right where I need to be' my mom swayed and sang along. At the end of the night, she said, " is this gonna be my last birthday? Cause I've just had the bestes birthday of my whole life! Thank you so much i love you my angel baby!" It wasn't her last birthday but it was the last birthday I was able to celebrate with her.
Matthew Crosson:
My Best Friend: Steven L Koenig - Steve was at least 6'7" tall with black hair and could stop traffic with his good looks. He passed in 1993, but what was amazing about him was his honesty, amazing sense of humor (wit), and his hopeful search for that one person who would become the love of his life. He would have been my lifelong friend but his life was cut short by HIV.
But his life is not defined by how he died but with the lasting remembrance of his wonderful presence and the sense of joy that he left us all with. I know his spirit is alive and he is with us. I am only filled with gratitude of having met him. God bless you Steve! All my love.
