January 2016 archive

Tombstone Tuesday–Glenn E. & Mary A. (Cummins) Fogle

This is the tombstone of Glenn Eugene and Mary Agnes (Cummins) Fogle, located in row 6 of Kessler Cemetery, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: FOGLE Glenn E. July 22, 1917 Oct 31, 2004 Mary A. April 3, 1918 Aug 25, 2007 Glenn Eugene Fogle was born 22 July 1917 in Jefferson Township, Adams …

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Karen’s Chatt 2015 Wrap-Up

Here we are, one week into the New Year, but before I move on I want to summarize the year 2015 for Karen’s Chatt. Karen’s Chatt began its 5th year in 2015 with the news that a story about my great-grandfather, immigrant Jacob Mueller, was published in the Saarbrücker Zeitung, a German newspaper. Thanks to …

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Tombstone Tuesday–Oscar Paul Fogle

This is the tombstone of Oscar Paul Fogle, located in row 6 of Kessler Cemetery, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: Oscar Paul (FOGLE) Oscar Paul Fogle was the son of Labon O. and Rosa (Berger) Fogle, most likely born in Adams County, Indiana. His tombstone bears no birth or death date and there …

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Happy New Year from Karen’s Chatt

Happy New Year! May 2016 bring you and your family good health, happiness, prosperity, and lots of wonderful memories for years to come.     The next postcard is written in German, with a message for all, no matter what year: Heartfelt blessings for the New Year. Remember the Lord in all they ways. He …

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