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CASTENS, Oscar William Sr[1]

Male 1923 - 2007  (83 years)Deceased    Has no ancestors and no descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name CASTENS, Oscar William 
    Suffix Sr 
    Birth 12 Dec 1923  Degognia, Jackson County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Burial Apr 2007  Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, West Point, Jackson County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Death 1 Apr 2007  Percy, Randolph County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Oscar William Castens died at age 83 on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at his Percy home.

      He was born in Degognia Township on December 12, 1923, a son of William H. and Anna S. Biesner Castens.

      He married Norma Englehardt in Campbell Hill on August 4, 1962.

      He is survived by one son, Oscar W. Castens Jr. of Fredericktown, Missouri; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Peggy Roberts of Steeleville; three step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Ava; and one niece, Sharon Roberts of Ava.

      He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a brother, Louis Castens and one niece, Patsy Creamer.

      Mr. Castens was a semi-retired farmer.

      Obituary excerpts are from the Southern Illinoisan, Tuesday, April 3, 2007, page 3B. [1]
    Age 83 years 
    Person ID P614  Dutton Ancestry
    Last Modified 28 Mar 2021 

    Family Ancestors KLOEPPER, Norma M
              b. 13 May 1928, Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 18 Oct 1970, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)  [1
    Marriage 4 Aug 1962  Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Age at Marriage He : 38 years and 8 months - She : 34 years and 3 months. 
    Family ID F4897  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Mar 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 12 Dec 1923 - Degognia, Jackson County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 4 Aug 1962 - Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Apr 2007 - Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, West Point, Jackson County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1 Apr 2007 - Percy, Randolph County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Farm Town Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S50] Findagrave.com.

    2. [S84] Ancestry.com.

    3. [S50] Findagrave.com.
      Created by: Paul Hoyt
      Added: 14 Jun 2013
      Find a Grave Memorial #112326026



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