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Albert Schinz 1919 - 1985

Albert William Schinz of Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida was born on February 27, 1919 in LaSalle, LaSalle County, Illinois United States. He was married to Mildred Lorraine (Hinkson) Schinz in November 1946 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, and they were together until Albert's death on January 18, 1985 in Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida. He had children Fred William Schinz and David Albert Schinz. Albert Schinz was buried circa January 22, 1985 at Fort Walton Beach Cemetery 316 Beal Pkwy NW, in Fort Walton Beach.

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February 27, 1919
LaSalle, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
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  • Introduction

    Albert William Schinz was born on February 27, 1919 to parents Fred Emil Schinz and Mabel Mae Hindle. He had siblings including Alvira Mable Schinz (1910-1992), Bernice Irene Schinz (1913-1938), Oliver F. Schinz (1914-1991), Shirley Schinz (1916-2014), and Dorothy Schinz (1918-1957). He was born, raised, and lived in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois. He enlisted into the US military in 1940 and was stationed at Smoky Hill AAF Base in Salina, Kansas. He served as a Major General commanding 12th in the US Air Force. Lt. Col. Schinz was well-known throughout La Salle County, his hometown, for his heroic service with the Army Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. He distinguished himself in combat against the Japanese, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, and Air Medal. In 1946, he married Mildred Lorraine/Lorayne Ranee Hinkson (1924–2014) in Ottawa, IL. Read their engagement announcement at Lt. Col. Schinz, Well Known Ottawa Army Pilot, To Wed. In 1952, he went missing after leading a flight deep into enemy territory. See more at Air Hero's Family. Albert Schinz passed away on January 18, 1985 in Destin, FL.
  • 02/27
    1919

    Birthday

    February 27, 1919
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    LaSalle, LaSalle County, Illinois United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    His father, Fred Emil Schinz, was born on August 17, 1886 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He married Mabel on June 30, 1909 in La Salle, IL and then resided in Winnebago, Illinois. He worked as a Drug store prescription clerk. Fred passed away in 1974 in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA. His mother, Mabel Mae Hindle, was born on July 20, 1885 in La Salle, Illinois and grew up there. After marrying Fred in 1909, they resided in Winnebago County, IL where she was a mother and a housewife. She passed away on February 21, 1954 in Ottawa, IL. Mabel's parents, Albert's maternal grandparents, were Albert Lonsdale Lawrence Hindle (1859-1932) of La Salle, Illinois and Margaret Maria Chalder (1861-1935) of Dubuque, Iowa.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Albert was born, raised, and lived in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA. He passed away in Destin, Florida.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate, and also completed at least two years of college.

  • Military Service

    Albert served as a Major General commanding 12th in the US Air Force. He enlisted in 1940 and was stationed at Smoky Hill AAF Base in Salina, Kansas. Lt. Col. Schinz was well-known throughout La Salle County, his hometwon, for his heroic service with the Army Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. He distinguished himself in combat against the Japanese, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, and Air Medal. In 1952, he went missing after leading a flight deep into enemy territory. See more at Air Hero's Family.

  • Professional Career

    He worked as a bookkeeper.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Albert William Schinz was born on February 27, 1919 to parents Fred Emil Schinz and Mabel Mae Hindle. He had siblings including Alvira Mable Schinz (1910-1992), Bernice Irene Schinz (1913-1938), Oliver F. Schinz (1914-1991), Shirley Schinz (1916-2014), and Dorothy Schinz (1918-1957). In 1946, he married Mildred Lorraine/Lorayne Ranee Hinkson (1924–2014) in Ottawa, IL. Read their engagement announcement at Lt. Col. Schinz, Well Known Ottawa Army Pilot, To Wed.
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    January 18, 1985
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    Kidney Failure
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    Eglin Air Force Base, Okaloosa County, Florida 32542, United States
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    circa January 22, 1985
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    Fort Walton Beach Cemetery 316 Beal Pkwy NW, in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida 32548, United States
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Air Hero's Family
Photo of Lizzie Kunde Lizzie Kunde
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08/26/2024
Air Hero's Family
Lorraine H. Schinz, wife of Col. Albert W. Schinz who is missing in Korea, and children Fred 2, and Penny Jeanne, 41/2 look at picture of the World War II ace in Ottawa, Ill.

Col. Schinz is missing after leading flight deep into enemy territory. Mrs. Schinz received portrait, made by Japanese artist, only last week. (NEA Telephoto).

The Times (Streator, IL) Tue, May 06, 1952 ·Page 1
Date & Place: in Streator, LaSalle County, Illinois 61364, United States
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Lt. Col. Schinz, Well Known Ottawa Army Pilot, To Wed
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Lt. Col. Schinz, Well Known Ottawa Army Pilot, To Wed
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hinkson of Ottawa announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Lorayne, to Lt. Col. Albert W. Schinz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schinz of Ottawa.

Lt. Col. Schinz is widely known throughout La Salle county for his exploits against the Japanese with the army air forces in the Southwest Pacific. He wears the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star and Air Medal. The Ottawa pilot spoke on his expireinces in the local high school auditorium following his return from overseas and recently commanded the Army Air Forces Caravan brought to Ottawa through his efforts. He entered the service in 1940 -and is now stationed at Smoky Hill AAF Base, Salina, Kansas.

His fiancee is a graduate of the Ottawa schools and recently returned from a two months visit in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she was formerly employed by the Alexander Film company.

The date of the wedding has not been set, but the couple plan to be married in Ottawa this fall.

The Times (Streator, IL) Fri, Aug 23, 1946 ·Page 4
Date & Place: in Streator, LaSalle County, Illinois 61364, United States
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Brig. General Al Schinz
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Brig. General Al Schinz
A photo of Brig. General Al Schinz in His Fighter Jet. It's always interesting seeing a one star general flying a fighter jet solo!
Date & Place: in Eglin Air Force Base, Okaloosa County, Florida 32542, United States
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Photo of Loretta McKenzie Loretta McKenzie
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12/05/2020
Loretta sends her belated condolences to the family of Lt.Col. Roy C Blaha, Retd. I ould so love to be in touch with the children and/or Polly. I met Roy through Cleo, a childhood friend of my mother and spent numerous visits with them. I can't put into words how wonderful.they were to me as a young girl. Last visit I had with them was in 1954 in Tampa while Rob was stationed at McDill AFB. I so regret that I didn't tell them before it was 'too late' how much I appreciated all they did for me! Way beyond the norm! I attended Pre birth classed with Cleo in greatly anticipation of an upcoming adoption! If there is any way of connection to on of the children OR Polly, who I know was the love of Roy's life after Cleo passed. I feel, although I never was able to visit or 'know' any of the three boys, I feel as though I was part of their family. In fact I am a God Mother to one of the boys by 'Proxy'. Please contact me at :[contact link]. I do know the names of the boys.
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Photo of Daniel Pinna Daniel Pinna
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What a heart felt note Loretta. I'm one of the folks that work building the platform of AncientFaces. After 20 years of doing this, I can tell you that someone in the family, sometime, WILL see this note you left. I hope they contact you soon.

Happy Holidays and thanks again for sharing this memory of how much your time with the family means to you even so many years later.
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Albert Schinz Feb 27, 1919 - Jan 18, 1985
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November 1946
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Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, 61350 United States
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Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida, 32541 United States
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Albert Schinz Feb 27, 1919 - Jan 18, 1985
Mildred Lorraine (Hinkson) Schinz 1924 - 2014
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Fred William Schinz born Apr 24, 1950
David Albert Schinz born 1954
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Schinz, Myrtle (Sep 13, 1895 - Dec 1965) Schinz, Walter (Oct 7, 1891 - Sep 1977) Schinz, Ruth (Oct 28, 1915 - Apr 12, 2004) Schinz, Margaret (Aug 13, 1890 - Aug 2, 1994) Schinz, Robert (Born c. 1924) Schinz, Mildred (1924 - 2014) Schinz, Fred (Born Apr 24, 1950) Schinz, David (Born 1954) Schinz, Sharon (Born 1952) Schinz, Zachary (Born 1979)
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