Odessa City Cemetery 

                                                                                     Obituaries submitted by Marge Womach

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Heimbigner, Adam,  (see also John Adam; TS reads Adam as does LL) “Adam Heimbuchner, son of Johannes Heimbuchner, born 3 Feb 1895, died 28 Sept 1914, buried Oct 1, 1914; Age: 19 years 7 mos 26 days.” (Christ Lutheran Church Ledge

Heimbigner, Adolph,  (d. Dec 26, 1970; b. 1899; TS; OC; dc) “Adolph Heimbigner. Died: 26 Dec 1970. Birth: 24 Oct 1899, WA. Spouse: Katherine Kissler. Mother: Mabel Hardung. Father: George Heimbigner, Jr. Burial: Odessa Cemetery.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)  “Adolph Heimbigner, hospitalized but a short time here this month, died at Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Dec 26, at the age of 71. He had been a resident of Harrington for the past four years. Funeral services were conducted at Christ Lutheran Church, of which he was a member, at 2:00 on Tuesday afternoon, Rev Daniel Cronrath officiating. Organist for the service was Mrs. Leo Stout. Mrs. Gerald Schafer was vocalist. Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers for the last rites were Erv Oestreich, Chet Gilbert, Harold Jenkins, Clarence Kupers, Wayne Parr and Walt Larsen. Adolph Heimbigner, the son of George Heimbigner, Jr., and Mabel Harding, was born on Oct 24, 1899, in Walla Walla. He moved to Odessa with his parents in 1901. He was baptized and confirmed as a Lutheran. He received his formal education in the  old Scheller school southwest of Odessa. On July 1, 1928, he was united in marriage with Katherine Kissler. One children was born to this union. Mr. Heimbigner farmed the home place until 1932 when he moved to a farm near Mohler. After farming there for 36 years he was forced into retirement because of illness. The couple had resided in Harrington for the past four years. In 1968 he and his wife celebrated their 40^th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home. The deceased is survived by his wife, Katherine; by his daughter, Bernice V. Elledge of Grandview; by two granddaughters and one grandson, Kenna Kae, Verlane, and Earl Elledge; and by one brother, Reuben.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Honorary pall bearers named by family include: Rudy Zundel, Ed Larmer, Reuben Fink, Henry Els and Bob Parr.” (Odessa Record: Dec 31, 1970)

Heimbigner, Alexander,  (d. 1917; b. 1898; TS; OC;  LL) “Alexander Heimbuchner, son of Johannes Heimbuchner, born 24 Sept 1898, died 15 April 1917, funeral 18 April 1917 in Odessa, WA. Age: 18 yrs 6 mos 22 days.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “Alexander Heimbigner, the nineteen year old son of John Heimbigner, passed away at Edgecliff sanatorium near Spokane, Monday, of pulmonary tuberculosis. The death came unexpectedly although it created no surprise among his friends, for he had been a sufferer from the disease for months and had been quite low for some time past. Mr. Heimbigner took the first train for Spokane and brought the body home that evening. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon, Rev John Eichhorn officiating after which burial took place in the Odessa Cemetery. This is the second son of Mr. Heimbigner’s family to die of tuberculosis in less than three years and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in the bereavement.—Odessa Record” (WA State Journal and Ritzville Times: Apr 26, 1917)

Heimbigner, Andreas,  (d. 1902; b. 1890; TS; OC; obit; discrepancy-ck TS yr of birth) “Died.—On Tuesday, August 26, Andrew, the little son of Mr. and Mrs Andrew Heimbigner, living in Ziegler’s addition, aged 2 years, 2 months and 17 days. Dysentery was the cause of death. The funeral services were held at the house Thursday morning, Rev Schwabenander officiating.”  (Edit: Probably first burial in this cemetery.) “In a little over a week the death angel has visited the home of Andrew Heimbigner no less than four times, says the Odessa Record. On Tuesday of last week his little two year old son Andrew was taken, Saturday the household was called upon to mourn the death of Katie, 14 years old, and Wednesday of this week Fred and Martin, aged 7 and 3 respectively, succumbed to the dread disease dysentery, which caused the others’ deaths. Andrew’s funeral took place from the home last Thursday, services for Katie were held at the German church on Sunday, and yesterday, at the home, funeral services were held for Fred and Martin, Rev Schwabenland officiating.” (Wilber Register: Sept 12, 1902)

Heimbigner, Andrew,  (d. 9-24-1911; b. 1845; TS; OC; DC; obit) “Andrew Heimbigner, a well known farmer living on the county line, about ten miles southeast of Odessa, died Sunday of cancer, following a protracted illness. Deceased was a native of Russia, but emigrated to this country in 1887, first settling in Klickitat County, this state, and coming to reside in this vicinity about 16 years ago. For several years he lived on his ranch adjoining town on the west, but for the last two or three years has lived on his other ranch southeast of Odessa. He was 67 years old, and is survived by a wife and six children, four sons, C C, John, Jake and Henry and two daughters, Mrs. John Greenwaldt and Mollie Heimbigner, all of whom live in this vicinity. The funeral was held from the German Congregational Church located near his home Wednesday, Rev Hertsch officiating, and the remains were interred in the German Lutheran Cemetery just west of town.” (Odessa Record: 9-29-1911) (Edit: Andrew Heimbigner was the original owner of this cemetery, at the loss of four children he began the Heimbigner Cemetery on the west end of Odessa, deeding it shortly to the German Lutheran church who later still deeded it to the Town of Odessa.) “Andrew Heimbigner. Male, white, married, rancher.  Birth: Dec 4, 1844, Russia. Aged: 66 yrs 6 mos 20 days. Father: Jacob Heimbigner born Russia. Mother: (not shown), born Russia. Informant: (not shown). Death: Sept 24, 1911, at his home, County of Adams. Cause of death: Abscess of liver. _ W. Bise, MD, Ritzville.” (WA State Certificate of Death: burial nor undertaker given)

Heimbigner, Anna Marie Batt,   (d. 10-01-1942; b. 4-27-1864; w/o Geo; TS; OC; Str; LL) “Mrs. George Heimbigner, nee Anna Marie Batt, (parents: Geo Batt & Anna __) was born April 27, 1864 in Frank, Russia, Baptized in infancy, confirmed at 15 years. Married to Geo Heimbigner 1884, To America 1891. In Walla Walla 8 years. On a ranch near Odessa 1899 to 1916. Since then in town, her husband preceded her in death Oct 24, 1932. Since then with her daughter, Marie. About four years ago, broke an arm, never fully recovered, left her hand somewhat crippled. March 18, 1942, leg amputation because of cancer. She was ill and bedfast most of the time from then to the end. Sept 14 she asked for and received Holy Communion. The next day she was taken to Deaconess Hospital, Spokane, where she passed away Oct 1 at 11 a.m.  Two days before, pneumonia had set in. Survivors: all her children, 4 sons: George B., Spokane; Conrad W., Sprague; Henry G., Odessa; Daniel, Spokane, and three daughters, (all of Odessa), Katherine (Mrs. Con. S. Heimbigner); Lydia (Mrs. J. K. Heimbigner), Marie (Mrs. Basil V. Cunningham); 22 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, one brother. German text: Acts 14:22; English text: Rev 21:1-6. Funeral service in church Sun. afternoon, Oct 4, 1942.Martin Pempeit, pastor.” (Christ Lutheran Church ledger) “Anna Marie Heimbigner. Residence: Odessa, WA. Death: Oct 1, 1942, 10:56 a.m., Deaconess Hospital, Spokane, WA. Time in hospital: 15 days. Birth: April 27, 1864, Frank, Russia. Aged: 78 yrs 5 mos 4 days. Female, white, widowed, housewife. Husband, Geo, deceased 1932. Length of residence: Since 1901, from farm into town in 1914. In US: From Russia in 1891 to Walla Walla, WA. Father: Geo Batt; Mother: Anna Schafer. Previous residence: Walla Walla, WA. Relatives: 4 sons: George B. Heimbigner, Spokane; Conrad W. Heimbigner, Sprague, WA; Henry G. Heimbigner, Odessa; Daniel Heimbigner, Spokane; 3 daughters: Mrs. Katherine Heimbigner, of Odessa; Mrs. Lydia Heimbigner, Mohler, WA; Mrs. Marie Cunningham, Odessa; 10 nieces, 10 from Walla Walla; 1 brother: Conrad Batt, in Colorado, last heard from; 22 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna Marie Heimbigner, Walla Walla, WA.” (Mortuary Ledger)

Heimbigner, Anna M. Weitzel,  (d. 1913; b. 1874; w/o John; TS; OC; LL) “Anna Marie Heimbigner, nee Weitzel, born in Frank, North Russland on 8 Sept 1874. Died: 29 Dec 1913. (Signed) Wm Rhode” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “The will of Anna Marie Heimbigner, who resided at Odessa with her husband, John Heimbigner, was filed for probate last week. The estate is valued at $40,000.00  The will provides that the husband, John Heimbigner, shall receive all of the estate until his death or until he is remarried, in such an event the property is to be divided among their nine children, or so many as may be alive.” (Citizen: March 1914)"Mrs. Anna Heimbigner, wife of John Heimbigner, one of the most prominent and well to do farmers of the Odessa country, passed away at her home, 3 miles southeast of Odessa, last Monday morning, Dec 29th, at 4:15 o’clock, following an illness of almost a year. The immediate cause of her death was Brights Disease, for which she had recently undergone an operation at the Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane, and from which she had been sick since early last Spring. At the time of her death she was aged 39 years, 3 months and 21 days. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock from the German Lutheran church, Rev Wm Rhode conducting the last sad rites. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery west of town. Anna Maria Heimbigner was born in Frank, Russia, on the 8th day of September, 1874. In 1892 she came to the United States and was married the same year to John Heimbigner, first residing at Bickleton, WA, where they farmed until 1896. In that year they removed to a farm near Ritzville, where they remained until 1909, in which year they came to the present home, 3 miles southeast of Odessa, where they have resided for the past four years. Eleven children were born to this union, two dying before reaching the age of one year. Those surviving Mrs. Heimbigner are: Adam, Friedrich, Alexander, Edward, August, Rosie, Clarence, John and Casper, all of whom reside at the home place. The people of Odessa join with the Record in extending sympathy to the husband and children in their sorrow." (Odessa Record: 1-02-1914)

Heimbigner, Arthur Richard,   (d. 5-10-1943; b. 3-19-1942; s/o Reub; TS; OC; Str; LL) “Arthur Richard Heimbigner—born March 19, 1942 at Odessa, WA, baptized Sept 6, 1942 in Christ Church; passed away Monday, May 10, 1943, in Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane; ill only two days, throat ailment. Funeral service in Christ church on May 12, 1943; Odessa Cemetery. Survivors: one brother, Lawayne; two sisters, Barbara and Janice; the parents, Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Heimbigner; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Geo Melcher. Age: 1 yr 1 mo 21 days. M. Pempeit, pastor.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “Arthur Richard Heimbigner, 13 months old, was buried from the Christ Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev M. Pempeit officiating, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery under the direction of the Strate Funeral Home. The infant died at the Sacred Heart hospital at Spokane on Monday, where he had been hospitalized one day. He was born on March 9, 1942. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Heimbigner, and other children of the family.” (Odessa Record: 13 May 1943)

Heimbigner, August,  (d. 9-05-1943; b. 12-16-1903; h/o Lydia; OC; Strates; LL) “August Heimbigner—born Dec 16, 1903 at Ritzville, WA, son of John Heimbigner and his wife Anna Maria nee Weitzel. While he was still a boy, family moved to Odessa. Confirmed Dec 28, 1919. On Sept 19, 1925 married Lydia Miller of Ritzville. Young couple made their home first in Tacoma, then in Ritzville. Nov 1937 they moved to the farm a few miles southeast of Odessa. Was in failing health for a year. Death came in a Spokane hospital on Sept 5 (Sunday, 8:25 p.m.). Funeral service (all Eng.) in Christ Church on Sept 10, 1943; Odessa Cemetery. Survivors: the widow, two daughters, Shirley and Cynthia; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Guiberson of Spokane; three brothers, Fred W and Clarence C of Odessa, and Casper of Spokane. (Aged: 39 yrs 8 mos 19 days—text Job 1:20-21). M. Pempeit, pastor.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger)  “Funeral services for August Heimbigner, 39, who died at a Spokane hospital on Sunday night, will be held from the Christ Lutheran church on Friday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, the Rev M Pempeit officiating, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery, under the direction of the Strate Funeral Home. Mr. Heimbigner, who had suffered failing health during the past year, had reported to a Spokane hospital on Tuesday of last week, after completing his harvest run at his ranch southeast of town. It was planned to operate on him this week, but death came at 8:25 Sunday evening. Mr. Heimbigner was born in the Ritzville area on Dec 16, 1903, coming with his parents to the Odessa area, where he took his schooling in the Odessa schools. On Sept 19, 1925 he was married to Miss Lydia Miller at Ritzville, making their home at Tacoma and later in Ritzville. In November, 1937, they returned to the Odessa area to take up farming and Mr. Heimbigner had been active in harvest this season, and after the crop was in had entered a hospital for treatment.  Survivors include his widow, Lydia, and two daughters, Shirley and Cynthia, at home; one sister, Mrs. C. C. Guiberson, Spokane; three brothers, Fred W and Clarence C of Odessa, and Casper of Spokane.” (Odessa Record: 9 Sept 1943, page 1) “August Heimbigner, 39, was buried from the Christ Lutheran Church on Friday afternoon, the Rev M. Pempeit officiating, with burial at the Odessa Cemetery, under the direction  of Strate Funeral Home. Mr. Heimbigner was born in the Ritzville area on Dec 16, 1903, and came to the Odessa area while still a boy, attending the Odessa schools. In 1925 he was married to Miss Lydia Miller of Ritzville. After several years at Tacoma and Ritzville, he returned here in 1937 to operate their farm.  Last summer he sustained an injury in cranking a tractor, and this is believed to have been the ultimate cause of his death. Survivors...” (Odessa Record: 16 Sept 1943, page 1)

Heimbigner, Carl,  (d. 1947; b. 1911; TS; OC)

Heimbigner, C. H.,  (Clarence/Canary) (d. 8-19-1993; b. 1908; Suchland’s; obit; OC) “Clarence Heimbigner, a native of the Ritzville area and former Odessa resident, died Thursday, Aug 19, 1993 in Lacey, WA. He had been a resident of the Olympia-Chehalis area for 21 years. He died of natural causes at the Panorama City Convalescent Center in Lacey. Clarence was born Jan 1, 1908 near Ritzville, to John and Anna Heimbigner, Volga German immigrants from Frank, Russia. He grew up in Odessa where he was known to all as ‘Canary’. He was graduated from Odessa High School and Northwestern Business College in Spokane. He was the bookkeeper for the Odessa Union Warehouse Co until he began wheat farming near Odessa in the 1940s. While farming, he continued his winter season accounting business, preparing tax returns for Odessa-area residents. His assistance in these matters was especially appreciated by German-speaking clients. Canary was active in many Odessa civic groups. He was chairman of the Odessa School Board for 20 years. He was a member of the Odessa Town Council and a director of the Odessa Union Warehouse Co. He loved music and was instrumental in the acquisition of an organ for the English Congregational Church in Odessa while serving on the church board. Canary was a 50-year member and past Worshipful Master of the Odessa Masonic Lodge and past Worthy Patron of Odessa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.  He played the steel guitar and performed for many gatherings. Canary was active in Odessa High School sports, and he enjoyed golf, bowling, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth, at their home in Olympia; two daughters, Sally Jacobsen, of Fort Thomas, KY, and Joan Nye and her husband, Jerry, of Billings, MT; a son, Lewis Heimbigner and his wife Pat, of Portland; and 5 grandchildren, Claire and Hans Jacobsen, Tamara Schubert and Brenda Heimbigner and John Meyer. A memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Olympia on Aug 20 followed cremation. Interment was in the family plot in Odessa Cemetery on Aug 21. Many Odessa friends and family members attended the graveside rites.” (scrapbook item)

Heimbigner, Casper,  (d. 12-11-1947; b. 2-07-1912; single; TS; OC; Strates) “Casper Heimbigner. Residence: Spokane, WA. (Received from Smith & Co, Spokane). Death: Dec 11, 1947, at Deaconess. Birth: Feb 7, 1912. Age: 35 yrs 10 mos 4 days. Male, single.” (Mortuary Ledger) “Following funeral services held Sunday morning at Spokane, the body of Casper Heimbigner was brought here for burial that afternoon. He died Thursday night at the Deaconess hospital from a heart attack. The Rev A. Hausauer conducted the funeral services from the Smith Funeral Home chapel that morning. The funeral cortege then separated, and gathered again at the Strate Funeral Home here for the burial service. Pallbearers included R. L. Reiman, E. L. Michaelsen, Henry Michaelsen, Jr., Weldon Mills, Paul Schafer and George Gies. Casper Heimbigner, son of John and Annie Marie Heimbigner, was born on a ranch near Odessa, Feb 7, 1912. His mother died when he was a child of two, and four years later his father retired from the ranch and moved to town. In 1927 his father died. Casper graduated from the Odessa high school with the class of 1930. After graduation he made his home with his sister for several years, for a year at Harrington and later at Colfax, where he spent nine years. The past seven years he spent in Spokane, where he was a hotel clerk at the Empire Hotel, where he also lived. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christ Lutheran church at Odessa. During last Sunday he commenced to feel ill. Monday morning he telephoned his employer, stating that he was unable to work. Wednesday evening he was taken to Deaconess hospital and died the following day, at the age of 35 years, 10 months and 4 days. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Rose Guiberson of Spokane; two brothers, Clarence and F. W. Heimbigner of Odessa.” (Odessa Record: 12-18-1947)

Heimbigner, Conrad, h/o Kath.  (d. 11-07-1942; b. 10-06-1852; TS; OC; Strates; LL) “Conrad Heimbigner, Sr., was born Oct 6, 1852 in Frank, Russia. Baptized and confirmed in Luth. church. In 1875 married to Katharine Schaeffer, also of Frank. Came to America in June 1907, to Odessa. Later farmed near Ritzville. Since 1911 resided in Odessa. His wife died Aug 11, 1936. Oldest son, John, died in Odessa in 1934, aged 58. After his wife’s death he lived with his daughter, Mrs. David Heimbigner. After a few days of illness he passed away Nov 7, 1942, at 5 a.m. Age: 90 yrs 1 mo 1 day. At time of death he was oldest resident of Odessa. Survivors: three sons, Conrad S (of Odessa), Henry A (Puyallup), Jacob K (Harrington); 2 daughters, Mrs. Jacob Walker (Loveland, CO), Mrs. David Heimbigner, (Odessa). Funeral service in church, Tues, Nov 10, 1942, Ger. Text: Ps. 90; Eng. text: Ps 23:4. Odessa Cemetery. Martin Pempeit.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “Conrad Heimbigner. Male, white, widowed, retired farmer. Residence: Odessa, Lincoln Co, WA, length: 31 yrs. In US, 36 yrs. Birth: Oct 6, 1852 in Frank, Russia. Father: Conrad Heimbigner born Russia; Mother: Schaefer, born Russia. Informant: David C. Heimbigner of Odessa. Death: Nov 7, 1942, 5 a.m. Burial: Odessa Cemetery on Nov 10, 1942. Strates Funeral Home. Cause of Death: Old Age, due to ‘old age, coroner’s case, death occurred in sleep apparently due to old age.’ Howard E Phillips, Lincoln Co Coroner, Odessa, WA. (WA State Certificate of Death) “Mr. Conrad Heimbigner, Sr. Residence: Odessa, WA. Death: 11-07-1942, 5 a.m., at Odessa, WA. Birth: Oct 6, 1852, Frank, Russia. Aged: 90 yrs 1 mo 1 day. Male, white, widowed, retired farmer. Wife, if deceased: Katherina, died Sept 1936. Residence in city where death occurred: Since 1911, from Ritzville. In US: since 1907. Father: Conrad Heimbigner, born Russia; Mother: not obtainable-Schaefer, born Russia. Previous residence: Ritzville. Informant: David C. Heimbigner. Relatives: 3 sons: Conrad S. Heimbigner, Odessa; Henry Heimbigner, Puyallup; Jacob K. Heimbigner, Harrington, WA; 2 daughters: Mrs. Katherine Walker, Loveland, Colorado; Mrs. Marie D. Heimbigner, Odessa; 2 bros: Jacob Heimbigner, Walla Walla, WA; Conrad K. Heimbigner, Walla Walla, WA; 36 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren.” (Mortuary Ledger)

Heimbigner, Conrad S.,   (d. Apr 8, 1971; b. 1886; TS; OC; DC) “Conrad Heimbigner. Died: Apr 8, 1971. Birth: 26 July 1886, Russia. Spouse: Katherine. Mother: Katherine Schafer. Father: Conrad Heimbigner. Burial: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln County Health death card). “Conrad S Heimbigner, who had been hospitalized for one week prior to his death on Thursday, April 8 (1971), was buried at the local cemetery on Monday afternoon. His last rites were conducted at Christ Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. April 12 with Pastor Daniel Cronrath officiating. Mrs Leo Stout was organist for the service. Mrs. Gerald E Schafer sang, ‘In The Garden’ and ‘Be Not Dismayed’. Pallbearers were Merle Janke, Ralph Heimbigner, Jack Rodney Heimbigner, Leonard Heimbigner, George Heimbigner and Lama Heimbigner. Conrad S Heimbigner was born July 26, 1886 to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Heimbigner in Frank, Russia. In 1907, at the age of 21, he came to the United States. He farmed in the Odessa area until 1922 when he moved to Odessa to be in the dairy business with his son, Ed. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith as taught by the Lutheran church. Conrad, or Con S as most of his friends called him, and Katherine Heimbigner were married May 14, 1908. Five children were born to this union.  The couple had been married for 62 years and would have celebrated their 63^rd anniversary on May 14. He was 84 at the time of his death.  Mr. Heimbigner is survived by his wife, Katherine, at home; by one son, Ed, of Odessa; by two daughters, Elsie, Mrs. Ray Huddle of Harrington, and Leona, Mrs. Herman Schorzman of Seattle; by four granddaughters; two great grandsons and one great granddaughter; by one brother, Henry, of Tacoma; nieces and nephews. Con was preceded in death by his parents; by one daughter, Helen; and by one son, David.” (Odessa Record: 15 April 1971)

Heimbigner, Conrad W.,  h/o L . (d. 9 July 1954; b. 1891; TS; OC; obit) “Funeral services for Conrad W. Heimbigner, Sprague, early Odessa resident, were held from the Christ Lutheran church of Odessa on Monday afternoon, the Rev Arthur Matzke of Sprague, officiating. Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery, with the Strate Funeral Home in charge. Pall bearers were Ben Heimbigner, David Heimbigner, Roy Heimbigner, Alvin Lenhart, Verne Heimbigner and Ray Huddle. Mr. Heimbigner had died at the Ritzville Memorial hospital on Friday, July 9, at the age of 62 years and 11 months. Born in Russia, Aug 9, 1891, he came with his parents to the United States about 60 years ago, and lived in the State of Washington the duration of his lifetime. He had lived at Sprague for 24 years. He was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church of Odessa. Survivors include his wife, Louise, at the home; one son, Leonard Heimbigner of St John, and one daughter, Mrs. Laura Busher of Ritzville; one foster son, Orville Preston, Ritzville; 3 grandchildren; 3 brothers, George B. Heimbigner, Cheney; Henry G .Heimbigner, Odessa; and Dan Heimbigner, Spokane; 3 sisters, Mrs. Katie Heimbigner, Odessa; Mrs. Marie Cunningham, Davenport; and Mrs. Lydia Heimbigner, Spokane.” (Odessa Record: July 15, 1954)

Heimbigner, David C.,  h/o M.  (d. Jan 20, 1980; b. 1889; TS; OC; dc) “David Conrad Heimbigner. Died: 1-20-1980; Birth: 4-08-1889. Widowed; Father: Conrad Heimbigner; Mother: Katherine Schiffner. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA. (Lincoln Co Health death card) “Final services for David C. Heimbigner were held from the Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa, on Jan 24, 1980, at 11 a.m., Pastor Daniel Cronrath and Pastor Edwin Huff officiated. Sacred selections of ‘He Touched Me’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’ were sung by soloist, Mrs. Gerald Schafer. Casketbearers were Merle Janke, Allen Janke, Warren Beck, Dennis Els, Mark Huff, Timothy Huff, and Gerald Beck. David C. Heimbigner, the son of Conrad Heimbigner and his wife Catherine Schiffner, was born at Bickleton, WA, on April 8, 1889. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed in the Christian faith in 1904. He was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church. He received his formal education in Ritzville. He was married to Mary Heimbigner on Dec 1, 1910. Seven children were born to this union. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Dec 1, 1960. In his early life he was employed at the Odessa Flour Mill. After his marriage, he homesteaded on a farm near Chester, MT. He later moved his family to a farm in the Ritzville area, and then to a farm at Lamona. While at Batum, he was a director of that rural school district. He also drove school bus in the 1930s. After leaving the farm, he worked for the Lincoln County Highway Dept until an injury forced him to find other employment. He then worked as a custodian of the Odessa School District until retiring in 1950. He was also a well driller with his father. He was a resident of the Odessa Convalescent Center the last several years. He died at the age of 90 years 9 months and 12 days on Jan 20, 1980.  He was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 1967; his parents; three sisters: Lydia, Mary and Clara, and one brother, Joe. He leaves to mourn his passing, 7 children: Edna Janke, Mildred Wilskie, Ella Beck, Helen Els and LaMar Heimbigner, all of Odessa; Dorothy Beck of Soap Lake, WA; and Leo Heimbigner of Portland, OR; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 5 brothers: Henry, Walter, Sam and Harry, all of Chester, MT, and Fred of Veradale, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Interment was in the Odessa Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport was in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: Jan 1980)

Heimbigner, Edward,  s/o Jno  (d. 1-07-1919; b. 5-12-1900; TS:OC; DC) “Edward Heimbigner.  Male, white, single. Birth: May 12, 1900, WA. Age: 18 yrs 7 mos 25 days. Father: John Heimbigner, born Russia; Mother: Anna M. Weitzel born Russia. Informant: Father, of Odessa, WA. Died: Jan 7, 1919, Odessa, Lincoln County, WA. Cause: Pulmonary tuberculosis, duration one year. L. Ganson, MD, Odessa, WA. Burial: Odessa, Jan 9, 1919. G B Stone, Undertaker, of Odessa.” (WA State Register of Death) “Edward Heimbigner born 12 May 1900 in Ritzville, son of John Heimbigner. Aged: 18 yrs 6 mos 15 days.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger; date of death erroneously entered as Dec 7, 1918)  “Edward Heimbigner, the 18 year old son of Jon Heimbigner, died at his home at Odessa Tuesday of pulmonary tuberculosis. Edward had been a victim of the white plague for several years and his father had given him the benefit of the most modern methods of treatment. During the past year he had been a patient at Sanitariums at Spokane, Tacoma, and in the state of Texas, but all in vain. Several months ago he came home from San Antonio, having lost all hope of recovery. His death makes the third son that Mr. Heimbigner has lost from tuberculosis in the four years. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church yesterday, Rev Christensen, the local pastor officiating, and interment followed in the lots beside his brothers and mother at the Odessa Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: 1-10-1919)

Heimbigner, Edward Donald,  (d. 9-23-1980; b. 1-12-1913; TS; OC; dc) “Edward Donald Heimbigner. Died: 9-23-1980, Odessa, WA. Mother: Katherine Heimbigner; Father: Conrad S. Heimbigner. Spouse: Anona Wilson, divorced. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln County Health Death card) “Edward Donald Heimbigner, son of Conrad and Katherine Heimbigner, was born Jan 12, 1913 on a farm near Odessa. His early education was in a country school, but later he moved to Odessa where he attended high school. His religious education was received by attending Saturday school. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christ Lutheran Church of Odessa. Besides operating a dairy and cattle ranch, he was for brief periods a school bus driver and rural mail carrier. In 1940 he was united in marriage to Anona Wilson at Woodland, WA. To this union two daughters were born, Anona Lynn and Constance Cole.... He passed away Tuesday Sept 23, 1980. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. A. Lynn Leonard of Seattle and Mrs. Constance C. Heimbigner of Kirkland, one grandson, 2 sisters, Mrs. Ray Huddle of Harrington, and Mrs. Herman Schorzman of Cle Elum, WA, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Heimbigner. Preceded in death by his parents, one sister Helen, one brother, David. Graveside services at Odessa Cemetery by Rev A. Hausauer. (Odessa Record: 10-02-1980)

Heimbigner, Elmer, (MD)  (d. 6-10-1980; b. 11-20-1920; TS; OC; obit) “Elmer Heimbigner (MD), 59.—Passed away June 10, 1980, in Houston, TX. His home, Lake Jackson, TX. A former resident of this area. Survived by his wife, Lois Heimbigner, at the home, two daughters, Trudy Heimbigner, at the home, Mary Jo Heimbigner, San Francisco, CA; one granddaughter, Diana Heimbigner, San Francisco, CA; mother, Hanna Heimbigner, Odessa, WA; 3 brothers, Ben Heimbigner, Yakima, WA, Ray Heimbigner, Ione, OR; Ralph Heimbigner, Odessa, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. A member of the Lake Jackson, TX, Christ Lutheran Church, graduate of Northwester Medical University, Chicago, IL (MD degree). A veteran of WW II. Memorial services June 10, 1980 at 2 p.m. at the Odessa Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Daniel Cronrath officiating.” (scrapbook item) “Dr Elmer Heimbigner, 59, pioneer Brazosport area radiologist, died June 10, 1980 at the Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, after a recent illness. Dr Heimbigner was one of the first radiologists to practice in the Brazosport area, and established the area’s first x-ray clinic over 20 years ago.  He had been the only physician in charge of the x-ray department since 1952 and had served all the Brazoria County hospitals. During his term as president of the Brazoria County Medical Society in 1962, the Society, using its own funds, conducted what is considered one of the most successful Salk vaccine immunization programs in the country, with almost 100 percent of Brazoria County residents receiving the vaccine. In 1974, he was honored for his outstanding work in medicine and for his contribution to radiology, by being named a Fellow of his medical association, The American College of Radiology, during formal ceremonies in New Orleans, Louisiana. He served many years on the teaching staff of the Univ. of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX.  He belonged to numerous medical and radiology societies, and was a strong financial supporter of the Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, United Funds, and the Brazosports Fine Arts Center. As a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Jackson, Texas, he served as deacon, vice chairman, and was also active on the building planning commission for the new church that was started in 1972 and is now complete. Dr Heimbigner was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Heimbigner at Odessa, on Nov 20, 1920. He was baptized and confirmed at the Odessa Christ Lutheran Church. He attended the Odessa schools, was active in sports, and graduated from high school in 1938. He received his pre-medical education at the Univ. of WA, Seattle, with a bachelor of science degree in arts and sciences in 1943. He reported to the army as PFC on June 29, 1943, at Fort Sheridan and served for two years in the 6^th Army, stationed at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco, and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, CA.  On June 20, 1944, he married Lois Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Weber, at the Ritzville Philadelphia Congregational Church. After an eleven month internship at King County Hospital, Seattle, WA, he received a medical doctorate degree at Northwestern Medical University in Chicago, in 1946. From July 5, 1946 to June 30, 1948 he served as a medical officer in the Medical Corps of the Army of the United States in World War II.  He then spent a year at Doctors Hospital, Seattle, as a resident doctor of obstetrics and internal medicine. In July 1949, he came to Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, for two years of residency in radiology. In July 1951, he served his third year of radiology residency at the John Sealy Hospital, Houston, TX. In July, 1952, Dr Heimbigner consented to be a full-time radiologist for Community Hospital, Freeport, TX, formerly known as the Dow Hospital. There, he also served as Chief of Staff.  Dr Heimbigner resided at 152 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas. He is survived by...  Dr Heimbigner’s body has been donated to the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston, Texas. Memorial services for Dr Heimbigner will be held on June 22, at the Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa, WA, at 2 p.m. and at the same time, at Christ Lutheran Church, Lake Jackson, Texas, at 4 p.m.” (Odessa Record: 6-19-1980)

Heimbigner, Emma A.,   (d. 12-20-1918; b. 3-11-1895; TS; OC; LL) “Emma Greenwalt (deleted) Heimbigner. Female, white, married. Birth: March 16, 1894, NE. Age: 24 yrs 9 mos 4 days. Housewife. Father: Con Greenwalt born Russia; Mother: unknown, born Russia. Informant: Geo Heimbigner of Odessa. Died: Dec 20, 1918, Odessa, Adams County. Cause of death: broncho-pneumonic with duration of 6 days; contributory: influenza, duration 4 days. Burial: County Cemetery, Dec 23, 1918.” (WA State Death Register; illegible note at bottom reads perhaps “burial permit to Rev Christensen, Odessa, WA”. “Emma Heimbigner, geb 11 Marz 1895 in Cheenz, Nebr. Frau Heinrich Heimbigner bei Odessa; Died from influenza on 20 Dec 1918 and buried 22 Dec in Odessa; Age 23 yrs 9 mos 9 days” (Christ Lutheran Ledger in German Script)"Influenza claimed another victim in the Odessa country last Friday, when Mrs. Henry A. Heimbigner succumbed to the plague at her home after an illness of only four days. She was the last one of her family to contract the disease, her husband and two children having well-developed cases before she became ill, and in all probability her attention to them aggravated the disease, which in her case was very virulent and soon overcame her power of resistance. Mrs. Heimbigner was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Greenwalt, and grew to womanhood in the Odessa country. She was of a bright and happy disposition as a girl and after marriage several years ago developed into a loving wife and mother and outside of her immediate family her loss will be keenly felt by numerous friends. Funeral services were held in open air at the Conrad Heimbigner home in Odessa,  with Rev H. P. Christensen officiating.” (Odessa Record of December 30, 1993 in 75 Yrs Ago, representing 12-27-1918)

Heimbigner, Friedrich,  (d. 1902; b. 1895; TS; OC; obit) “In a little over a week the death angel has visited the home of Andrew Heimbigner no less than four times, says the Odessa Record. On Tuesday of last week his little two year old son Andrew was taken, Saturday the household was called upon to mourn the death of Katie, 14 years old, and Wednesday of this week Fred and Martin, aged 7 and 3 respectively, succumbed to the dread disease dysentery, which caused the others’ deaths. Andrew’s funeral took place from the home last Thursday, services for Katie were held at the German church on Sunday, and yesterday, at the home, funeral services were held for Fred and Martin, Rev Schwabenland officiating.” (Wilber Register: Sept 12, 1902)

Heimbigner, George,  h/o Anna  (d. 10-24-1932; b. 6-20-1861; TS; OC; Strates; obit; LL) “George Heimbigner, Sr, 68, died Tuesday at his home in Odessa after a brief illness with pneumonia. He located on a farm in the Odessa country 30 years ago and has been a resident of the town of Odessa for 15 years. He is survived by his widow, Katherine, three daughters and four sons. His funeral was held from the Lutheran church in Odessa at 1:30 p.m. yesterday.” (Citizen: Oct 28, 1932) “George Heimbigner born 20 June 1863 in Frank, Russland. 1884 married Anna Maria nee Batt. 1891 emigrated to America. Eight years in Walla Walla. 1899 to Odessa. Died in hospital in Spokane on 24 October (1932 entry). Influenza. Survivors: wife, 4 sons, Geo B., C. W., Henry G. and Dan Heimbigner; 3 daughters, Mrs. Con. S. Heimbigner, Mrs. Jack Heimbigner, Mrs. Bacil Cunningham. Age: 69 yrs 4 mos 4 days. Funeral on the 27^th from the church. H. P. Christensen.” (Christ Lutheran Church ledger) “Geo Heimbigner. Death: Oct 24, 1932, 11:25 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, rm 405. Informant: Anna Heimbigner, Odessa. Occupation: retired farmer. Birth: June 20, 1861, Russia. Male, married, white. Aged” 71 yrs 4 mos 4 days. Father: Jacob Heimbigner, born Russia; Mother: Catherine Schaffer, born Russia. Residence: Odessa, WA. Length at hospital: 10-23-32. Cause of death: broncho-pneumonia, diabetes melitus. Leaves wife: Anna M..; 4 sons: GB, of Downs; C. W. of Lamont; HG of Odessa; and Dan of Spokane; 3 daughters: Mrs. Marie Cunningham, Seattle; Mrs. Con S. Heimbigner, Odessa; Mrs. J. K. Heimbigner, Odessa. Physical: gray hair, blue eyes, 5 ft 5 inches; 160 lbs.” (Mortuary Ledger) “Funeral services were held at the Odessa Lutheran church Thursday afternoon for George Heimbigner, 68, who died at a Spokane hospital on Monday night after a four-day illness. Burial was made in the family plot at the Odessa Cemetery, the Rev H P Christensen conducting the funeral services. Mr. Heimbigner was born on June 20, 1863 in Frank, Russia, where he lived until a young man, serving four years in the army. He was married to Anna Mary Batt, in 1884, and the two came to the United States and settled near Walla Walla in 1891, moving to Odessa region in 1899, where they bought a ranch and farmed for 15 years. For the past 17 years they have resided in Odessa. Survivors include two brothers, Jake in Russia, and Conrad, in Walla Walla; two sisters, Annie and Mary, both in Russia; his widow, Anna; four sons, HG, CW, and GB of Odessa, and Dan of Spokane; 3 daughters, Mrs. B. V. Cunningham, Seattle; Mrs. J. K. Heimbigner and Mrs. Con. S. Heimbigner, Odessa, and 21 grandchildren.  Mr. Heimbigner was taken to Spokane on Sunday night, when pneumonia set in, where he died during the next night. He had been in apparent good health until the time of his fatal illness. Pallbearers included Con Stroh, Jacob Hopp, Jacob Miller, John Frank, John Kuest and Julius Kuest. The church was crowded with relatives and friends who gathered for the final services.” (Odessa record: 10-28-1932) 

Heimbigner, Geo F.,  h/o Marie  (d. 8-13-1945; b. 3-06-1893; TS; OC; Strates; LL) “George F. Heimbigner. Text: Heb. 4:14-16. Born: March 6, 1893, at Frank, Russia. Died: Aug 13, 1945, at Harrington, WA. Buried: Aug 16, 1945, at Odessa, WA. Death cause: Heart stroke. Age: 52 yrs 5 mos 7 days. Mourned by widow, 1 daughter, 2 brothers. (signed) ERP” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “George F. Heimbigner. Residence: Harrington, WA. Birth: 3-06-1893, Russia; Death: 8-13-1945, at home, 9 miles NW of Harrington. Husband of Marie. Aged: 52 yrs 5 mos 7 days. Male, white, married, farmer. Father: George Heimbigner, born Russia; Mother: Mabel Hardung, born Russia. Cause: Coronary thrombosis, Dr Wagner, MD. Funeral: Christ Lutheran Church, Thursday, 2 p.m., Rev E. R. Pflueger, Interment: 8-16-1945, Odessa Cemetery.” (Mortuary Ledger; Lincoln Co Health death card, same date, less info) “George F. Heimbigner, age 52 years, 5 months and 7 days, died of coronary thrombosis at his home on the farm nine miles northwest of Harrington, Monday, August 13, (1945). On Sunday, Mr. Heimbigner had been in Odessa and had called on H. H. Strate at his furniture store. He seemed in good health, but nothing is as uncertain as life and nothing surer than death, which struck this good citizen a short time after reaching his home. Born in Russia, George Heimbigner came to the United States with his parents when he was six years old. They settled near Odessa. Surviving Mr. Heimbigner are his wife, Marie at the home, one daughter, Evelyn (Mrs. H. S. Barr) of Riparia; brothers, Adolph of Harrington and Rueben of Odessa. A few weeks ago, Mr. Heimbigner purchased the John A Timm residence and was making plans to move to Harrington at the end of the harvest season. His last rites were entrusted to the Strate Funeral Home of Odessa. Services were conducted at the Christ Lutheran Church at Odessa, Thursday, August 16, at 2 p.m. and interment was in the Odessa Cemetery.” (Harrington Citizen: 8-17-1945) “Funeral services for George F Heimbigner, 52, Harrington farmer, who had died at his home there early Monday morning, were held from the Christ Lutheran church on Thursday afternoon, the Rev E. R. Pflueger officiating, with burial in the Odessa Cemetery, under the direction of the Strate Funeral Home. Pallbearers included former neighbors, Fred Schmidt, Carl Kiehn, F. W. Arlt, H. G. Heimbigner, F. W. Heimbigner and Fred Horst.  Mr. Heimbigner was born in Frank, Russia, March 6, 1893, and came to the United States, at Walla Walla, in 1899, from where the family moved to Odessa and homesteaded. On Dec 21, 1916, he was married to Miss Marie Linger. About 15 years ago he left for Harrington to make his home. He is survived by his widow, Marie, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Barr, Riparia, Wash., and two brothers, Adolph Heimbigner, Harrington, and Reuben Heimbigner, Odessa.” (Odessa Record: 8-23-1945) “George F. Heimbigner, 52, died early Monday morning at his home nine miles northwest of Harrington of a heart attack. He had been in Odessa the previous evening and appeared in good health. He had recently completed his harvest operations.  Born in Russia March 6, 1893, he had come to America with his parents about 46 years ago, locating at Odessa. During the past 16 years he had lived at Harrington. Survivors.... Several weeks ago Mr Heimbigner purchased a residence in Harrington and planned with his wife to move in after harvest. Funeral services are being....” (Odessa Record: 8-16-1945)

Heimbigner, Geo Jr.,  h/o Mabel  (d. 3-21-1940; b. 2-04-1870; TS; OC; Strates; obit) “George Heimbigner, Jr., widely known resident of the Batum area, died at a Spokane hospital on Tuesday afternoon, where he had been taken for treatment. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday from the Christ Lutheran church, with the Rev G F Busch officiating. Born in Frank, Russia, in 1870, Mr. Heimbigner came to the United States in 1899, locating for two years at Walla Walla, then coming to the Odessa area in 1901. Mrs. Heimbigner died in 1924. Survivors include three sons, George F. Heimbigner, Harrington; Adolph Heimbigner, Mohler; and Reuben Heimbigner, Odessa; 5 grandchildren and 3 brothers.” (Odessa Record: 3-23-1939) “George Heimbigner. Born 18 Feb 1870, Frank, Russland. Died: 21 March 1939 in Sacred Hospital, Spokane, WA. Funeral 26 March 1939. Surviving: 3 sons, 2 brothers, 5 grandchildren... G F Busch, Ev. Luth. Pastor.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “George Heimbigner, Jr. Residence: Odessa, WA. Death: March 21, 11:15 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital. Informant: George F Heimbigner, Harrington, WA. Birth: Feb 4, 1870, Russia. Age: 69 yrs 1 mo 17 days. Male, white, widowed, farmer. Total time spent in this occupation: 39 yrs. Husband of Mabel Heimbigner. Came to US in 1899, 40 yrs. Father: Casper Heimbigner, born Russia; Mother: not obtainable. Previous address: Walla Walla, WA. Cause of death: chronic glomerulas nephritis. Relatives: 3 sons: George F. of Harrington; Adolph of Mohler, and Ruben of Odessa; 3 brothers: Con Heimbigner, of Odessa; Jake Heimbigner of Walla Walla; K K Heimbigner, ___.” (Mortuary Ledger)

Heimbigner, Hanna Zier,  w/o Hy (d. Aug 27, 1986; b. Oct 9, 1895; TS; OC; dc) “Hanna Heimbigner. Died: 8-27-1986, Odessa, WA.  Mother: Elizabeth Ruff; Father: George Zier, Sr.  Spouse: Henry G. Heimbigner. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card) “Hanna Heimbigner of Odessa, born here Oct 9, 1895 to George and Elizabeth Zier, passed away August 27, (1986). One of 11 children born to the couple, who were emigrants to this country from Russia in 1886, Mrs. Heimbigner earned her formal education in a rural school south of Odessa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. In October, 1914, she was married to Henry Heimbigner, and five sons were born of the marriage. Because of the sons, she had a continuing interest in sports, along with an enthusiasm for gardening. Farmers through their married life, the couple retired in 1945 and moved into Odessa. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Heimbigner continued to live in the home until poor health forced her to move to the convalescent center here. She was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, as a member of the original Ladies’ Aid, then the Women’s Missionary Society, and then the Women of the Church. Preceded in death also by sons Lawrence, Ben and Elmer; by her parents; by 5 brothers, John, George, David, George, John Adam and Christian; and by 5 sisters, Elizabeth, Mary, Lena, Edith and Martha, Mrs. Heimbigner is survived by two sons, Ralph of Odessa and Ray of Kennewick; by 11 grandchildren and by 11 great grandchildren; by many nieces and nephews; and by numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Aug 30, at Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Daniel Cronrath officiating. Concluding services and vault interment followed at Odessa Cemetery. Casket bearers included Mike Heimbigner, Dennis Heimbigner, Gary Heimbigner, Tom Heimbigner, Owen Heimbigner and Tom Wolsborn.” (Odessa Record: 9-04-1986)

Heimbigner, Helen Marie,  (d. 2-11-1921; b. 2-15-1911; TS; OC; LL) “Hellen Marie Heimbigner, died Feb 15, 1911 in Odessa, WA. Daughter of Con S Heimbigner and Frau Cath. geb Heimbigner; died 10 Feb 1921 aged 10 yrs 5 days, buried 13^th in Odessa.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “Helen Heimbigner, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad S Heimbigner, farmers, residing south of Odessa, passed away last night after an operation for sleeping sickness at a Spokane hospital. Helen was taken ill last week, but her condition was not considered grave until Saturday when she fell asleep and could not be roused when it was pronounced sleeping sickness. She was taken to Spokane Wednesday morning where the diagnosis was verified and an operation followed from which she never rallied and this morning a message came reporting her death. This is the first case of the disease ever known in this section and is believed to be the first in Lincoln County.—Odessa Record.” (Journal Times: Feb 17, 1921)

Heimbigner, Henry G.,   (d. 1962; b. 1895; TS; OC; LL) “Henry G. Heimbigner. Born Feb 6, 1895, Walla Walla, WA; Died: Deaconess Hospital, Spokane, Sept 1, 1962. Stroke. Survived by wife Hanna, 4 sons, Ben, Ray, Elmer and Ralph. M J Fritz” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “Funeral services were held Tuesday for Henry G. Heimbigner, 67, from the Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastor Werner J Fritz officiating. Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery under the direction of Strate Funeral Home.  Pallbearers were David Weber, Dan Gettman, Reuben Fink, Henry Schafer, William Geissler, and George Gies. Miss Ellen Tanck was organist, and the vocal music was by the men’s quartet of the church. Mr Heimbigner was born Feb 6, 1865, and reached the age of 67 years. He married Miss Hanna Zier, member of another pioneer family, in Odessa on Oct 15, 1904.  A resident of the area since 1901, he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Heimbigner, from Walla Walla. The family bought the partly developed ranch of Con Wolsborn and removed the sagebrush to make wheat land 7 ½ miles southeast of Odessa. H. G. Heimbigner took over the ranch operations when his father retired in 1915, and farmed until 1945, when he retired and third generation operations on the ranch were assumed by Ralph Heimbigner. During the years the ranch acreage had been expanded by purchases of adjoining property, Heimbigner started tractor farming in the spring of 1929. He was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church, where he had served as Sunday School superintendent; the Odessa Grange, and Washington Wheat Growers Assoc.  Survivors include his wife, Hanna Heimbigner, at the home; four sons, Ben Heimbigner of Yakima; Ray Heimbigner of Ione, OR; Dr Elmer Heimbigner, of Lake Jackson, TX; and Ralph Heimbigner, Odessa; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Dan Heimbigner, of Spokane; three sisters, Mrs Con S (Katie) Heimbigner, Odessa; Mrs J K (Lydia) Heimbigner of Spokane; Mrs B V (Marie) Cunningham, of Davenport.” (Odessa Record: 9-06-1962)

Heimbigner, Jacob,  (added) d. 24 Apr 1903 “Jakob Heimbuchner. Born 6 Feb 1902, died 24 Apr 1903, buried 26 Apr 1903 Heimbuchners Cemetery” (Christ Lutheran ledger)“Died, on Friday, April 24, the 1 ½ year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heimbigner, of croup.”  (Odessa Record: 5-01-1903; G Beck data card collection)

Heimbigner, Jacob G.,   (d. 1959; b. 1888; TS; OC; LL) “Jacob G. Heimbigner. Born in Russia, August 21, 1888, came to USA, and Odessa, 1905. Found dead Tuesday evening March 31, 1959. Had stroke, probably, Easter Sunday morning, March 29, while dressing for Church Service. Service Thursday, April 2, 1959. Single all his life. Survived by two step-sisters, 1 step-brother. Mrs. Irene Schafer, Wenatchee, Mrs. Marie Wilson, Hardin, MT, Conrad Seiler, Hardin. M. J. Fritz.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) “Jacob George Heimbigner. Died: 3-28-1959. Birth: 8-21-1888, Russia. Never married; parents: unknown. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Heimbigner, Jacob H.,  (added;burial location unknown, possibly Ritzville Mem.) (Born: 1873 - Died: April 4, 1916) “Old Timer Passes.  Jacob H. Heimbigner died Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m., pneumonia being the cause. Mr. Heimbigner was born in Russia forty-three years ago. When first coming to America he settled in Nebraska, afterwards coming to Chester in 1911. He leaves a family of three children, all young living southwest of Chester.  His brothers John, Henry and Adam of Odessa, Washington, were here for the funeral, which took place Friday, in Chester, after which the remains were sent to Odessa, Washington, for burial.” (April 7, 1916 "Chester Democrat" from Chester, MT) (edit: Haight Funeral Records confirm the arrival of the body of Jacob Heimbigner, the account ordered by his two brothers, Adam and Henry. The cause of death was listed as typhoid fever, age 43, shipped from Chester, MT. Burial is not shown, but the records show the providing of the hearse and chairs.)

Heimbigner, John,  h/o Lena  (d. 6-06-1934; b. 10-26-1877; OC; obit; Strates) “John Heimbigner. Death: June 6, 1934, 5 p.m., Odessa, WA. Laborer. Informant: Conrad Heimbigner of Odessa. Birth: Oct 26, 1877, Russia. Age: 56 yrs 7 mos 10 days. Husband of Lena Heimbigner. Father: Conrad Heimbigner, born Russia; Mother: Kathrine Schafer, born Russia. Residence in Odessa: 6 mos. In US: 22 yrs; L. J. Bonney, physician. Burial: Odessa Cemetery. Leaves, wife, Lena; children: John Heimbigner, Portland, OR; Adam Heimbigner, Portland, OR; Victor Heimbigner, Odessa; Daughters: Emma Heimbigner, Odessa; Rose Schibel, Portland, OR; Eva Frick, Portland, OR; Edna Smith, Portland, OR; father and mother; Conrad S Heimbigner, Odessa; Henry Heimbigner, Puyallup; Jake K. Heimbigner, Odessa; Katherine Wacker, Loveland, Colorado; Mary Heimbigner; 7 grandchildren.” (Mortuary Ledger; Following the notation of ‘father & mother’, a deleted name: ‘Dave C. Heimbigner’ had a line through it, with no heading for the remainder of the listing.) “John Heimbigner, 56, resident of this region for the past 22 years, died at his home here on Wednesday afternoon, following an illness of several months. Funeral services have not been decided but will likely be held on Sunday. Born in Russia, Oct 26, 1877, Mr .Heimbigner came to America with his parents about 22 years ago, locating in the Odessa region. He remained here for many years, leaving here two years ago for the coast to live, but returning here when his health failed. He is survived by his widow, Lena, three sons, John, Adam and Victor; four daughters, Emma Heimbigner, Odessa; and Rose Schibel, Eva Treek and Edna Smith, Portland; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Heimbigner; three brothers, Con S. Heimbigner, Henry Heimbigner, and Jacob K Heimbigner, and two sisters, Mary Heimbigner and Katherine Wacker, Loveland, Colo., and 7 grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 6-08-1934) “Funeral services for John Heimbigner, 56, who died last Wednesday after a long illness, was held on Sunday afternoon from the English Congregational church, the Rev C. E. Schoenleber officiating. Born in Russia, Oct 26, 1877, Mr. Heimbigner followed members of his family to America about 22 years ago, coming directly to the Odessa region, where he has maintained his permanent home, leaving here at occasional periods to locate temporarily in other communities. Pallbearers were selected from friends of the family and included Con Hopp, Con Kissler, George Gettman, Jacob Zeiler, David Zier and Adam Bartalamay. Survivors include...” (Odessa Record: 6-15-1934)

Heimbigner, John,  (d. 1927; b. 1862; TS; OC; obit) “John Heimbigner, age 65, a well known pioneer of the Odessa country, died at the Sacred Heart hospital at Spokane Tuesday night of tetanus. Mr. Heimbigner contracted his case of lockjaw Sunday after he had been given several serum treatments to prevent same. A short time before, he had undergone the amputation of a toe, as the result of an injury to a foot he sustained a week before, an incident with which local Record readers well remember. He was a large landowner although he had retired from farming years ago, to become a resident of Odessa where he had many friends. He is survived by his wife, Katie, a daughter, Miss Rose, five sons, Fred W, Clarence, John and Casper, who reside here, and August, who lives at Tacoma. His body will be shipped to Odessa and the funeral service held here this afternoon at the Odessa Lutheran church at two o’clock. The pastor, Rev H P Christensen will officiate and burial will take place at the Odessa Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: Oct 21, 1927) “John Heimbigner born 11 June 1862 in Frank, Russland. 1877confirmed. 18 Oct 1927 in Sacred Heart Hospital he died from lockjaw. Age: 65 yr 4 mos 7 days. Buried: 21 Oct 1927. Surviving...... (illegible German script)..Frau Katie Heimbigner ...Chester, MT. H. P. Christensen.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger)

Heimbigner, John A.,  s/o John  (d. 9-26-1914; b. 2-02-1895; TS as Adam; OC; DC; LL) “John A. Heimbigner. Male, white, married, farmer. Birth: 2-02-1895, WA. Age: 19 yrs 7 mos 26 days. Father: John Heimbigner born Russia; Mother: Anna M. Weitzel, born Russia; Informant: John Heimbigner of Odessa, WA. Died: 9-26-1914, Odessa, Lincoln Co, WA. Cause: Said to be tuberculosis of lungs, 8 mos duration. H. Mitchell, MD, Odessa, WA.” (WA State Register of Death; no burial information recorded) (Edit: The corresponding tombstone for this individual reads Adam Heimbigner as does the Lutheran Ledger.)

Heimbigner, Johnny Jr.,   (d. 12-15-1927; b. 7-04-1910; TS:OC; DC; obit) “Johnny Heimbigner. Male, white, single. Birth: July 4, 1910, near Odessa, WA. Aged: 17 yrs 5 mos 10 days. Father: John Heimbigner, born Russia; Mother: Anna Marie Weitzel born Russia. Informant: F. W. Heimbigner, Odessa, WA. Died: 12-15-1927, Dist #6, Odessa, Lincoln Co, WA. Cause: TB abscess of hip, duration 12 yrs; Contributory: General sepsis of 2 mos. L M Thompson, MD, of Odessa, WA. Burial: Odessa, WA, on Dec 18, 1927. Undertaker: Haight of Ritzville, WA.” (WA State Register of Death) “Johnnie Heimbigner. Death: Dec 15, 1927, 6 p.m., at home in Odessa. Funeral: Dec 18, 1927. 2 p.m. Lutheran Church, Rev Christensen. Interment: Odessa Cemetery. Ordered by Fred W. Heimbigner.  Age: 17 yrs 5 mos 11 days, single, student, born Odessa. Father: John Heimbigner born Russia; Mother: Anna M. Weitzel born Russia. Cause of death: gangrene, amputated leg, Dr L M Thompson.” (Mortuary Archives)

Heimbigner, Katharina Schaffer,  (d. 8-11-1936; b. 12-01-1855;  TS; OC; Str; LL) “Frau Maria Katharina Heimbigner nee Schaefer. Born in Frank, Russland on 1 Dec 1857. Confirmed. Married Conrad Heimbigner. In 1891, immigrated to America. (illegible German script)... Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters, (others)... Died: aged 80 yrs 8 mos 10 days. (Signed). G F Busch.” (Christ Lutheran Church Ledger) “Catherina Heimbigner. Residence: Odessa, WA. Death: Aug 11, 1936, 8:30 a.m., at home in Odessa. Informant: Mrs. Catherine Heimbigner, Odessa, WA. Birth: Dec 1, 1855, Frank, Russia.  Aged: 80 yrs 8 mos 10 days. Female, white, married, housewife. Last worked: 6 mos ago. Time spent in occupation: 61 yrs. Husband: Conrad Heimbigner Sr. Length of residence in Odessa: 30 yrs; In US: 30 yrs. Father: John Schafer, born Russia; Mother: Jessie Bott, born Russia. Physician: L. J. Bonney. Leaves: husband, Conrad Heimbigner, Sr.; 2 daughters: Katy Wacker, Loveland, CO; Mary Heimbigner, Odessa, WA; 3 sons: Con S. Heimbigner, Odessa; Henry Heimbigner, Odessa; J. K. of Mohler, WA; 38 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.” (Mortuary Ledger)

Heimbigner, Katherine Heimbigner,  (d. 1976; b. 1889; TS; OC; obit; dc) “Katherine Heimbigner. Died: 6-14-1976.  Birth: 3-02-1889, Russia. Widowed. Father: George Heimbigner.  Mother: Anna Marie Batt. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card) “Katherine Heimbigner, the daughter of George and Anna Heimbigner, was born March 2, 1889 in Frank, Russia. She came to this country with her parents when an infant, living in Ritzville until she moved with her parents to Walla Walla at the age of two. She lived in Walla Walla for nine years and then came to Odessa around 1900. On May 14, 1908 she was united in marriage to Conrad S. Heimbigner. Five children were born to this union. In 1968 they celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary. Her husband died on April 8, 1971. Katherine entered the nursing home in Davenport in late August, 1973. Her health began to fail in May. She died on June 14, attaining the age of 87 years, 3 months and 14 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Conrad; one daughter, Helen; one son, David; and all brothers and sisters except one. She is survived by one son, Edward, of Odessa; two daughters, Elsie Huddle of Harrington and Leona Schorzman of Seattle; by one brother, Dan Heimbigner of Spokane; four grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran Church on June 16 at 1 p.m., Rev Daniel Cronrath officiating. Interment was in the Odessa Cemetery, Strate Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Organist for the service was Mrs. Ron Frederick. Soloist, Mrs. Gerald Schafer, sang ‘God Will Take Care Of You’ and ‘In The Garden.’ Pall bearers were Dan Gettman, Merle Janke, George, LaMar, Dick and Jack Heimbigner.” (Odessa Record: June 24, 1976)

Heimbigner, Katherine Kissler,   (d. Feb 15, 1985; b. 1909; TS; OC; obit) “Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb 20, 1985 for Katherine Kissler Heimbigner, who passed away on Friday, Feb 15, 1985 at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 19 days. The 1 o’clock services were held at the Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa with Pastor Daniel Cronrath officiating. Katherine was born inn Frank, Russia on Aug 27, 1909, the daughter of Conrad J. Kissler and Anna Marie Eckhardt Kissler. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. She came to Odessa, Washington with her parents and an older sister on March 12, 1912. She received her formal education in a rural school near Odessa. On July 1, 1928, Katherine married Adolph Heimbigner on the Heimbigner homestead. The couple farmed near Mohler from 1931 until 1966. Upon retirement they moved into Harrington. In 1968, they celebrated their 40^th wedding anniversary at their home in Harrington. Katherine lived in a nursing home at Sunnyside since 1983. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, as well as handwork. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph; by her parents; by three sisters and one brother. Survivors include one daughter, Bernice Elledge of Grandview, WA; two granddaughters, Kenna Kae Elledge Becker, Harrington, WA, and Verlane Schneider of Grandview; one grandson, Earl Elledge of Tacoma, WA; three great grandchildren...; one sister, Mrs. Martha Ferderer. Sacred selections were sung by soloist, Mrs. Donna Schafer as accompanied by organist, Mrs Leo Stout. Casket bearers were her three grandsons, Earl Elledge, Wm L Becker and Dan Schneider, and three nephews, Merrol Ferderer, LoWayne Heimbigner and Pat Gies. Honorary bearers included Jake Kiehn, her brother-in-law; Reuben Fink, Al Fink, C. H. Scrupps, Henry Schafer and Carl Harder, friends and neighbors. Concluding services and interment were at the Odessa Cemetery with Strate Funeral Home of Davenport in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa  Record: Feb 28, 1985) 

Heimbigner, Katherina, (see Mary Katherine Gettman Heimbigner, d. 1-22-1928)

Heimbigner, Kiete, d/o Andreas  (d. 1902; b. 1887; TS; OC; obit) “In a little over a week the death angel has visited the home of Andrew Heimbigner no less than four times, says the Odessa Record. On Tuesday of last week his little two year old son Andrew was taken, Saturday the household was called upon to mourn the death of Katie, 14 years old, and Wednesday of this week Fred and Martin, aged 7 and 3 respectively, succumbed to the dread disease dysentery, which caused the others’ deaths. Andrew’s funeral took place from the home last Thursday, services for Katie were held at the German church on Sunday, and yesterday, at the home, funeral services were held for Fred and Martin, Rev Schwabenland officiating.” (Wilber Register: Sept 12, 1902)

Heimbigner, Lawrence F.,  (d. 3-11-1916; b. 7-19-1915; TS; OC; DC; LL) “Lawrence F Heimbigner.  Male, white, single. Birth: 7-19-1915, WA. Age 7 mos 22 days. Father: Henry Heimbigner, born WA. Mother: Hulda Zier, born WA. Informant: Geo Heimbigner.  Death: 3-121-1916, Dist #6, Odessa, Lincoln Co, WA. Cause: convulsions from indigestion and gastritis, duration of 3 days. Contributory: La Grippe. H. Mitchell, MD, Odessa. Burial: Odessa.” (WA State Register of Death; cemetery not specified) “Lorenz Frank Heimbuchner, son of Heimbuchner Heinrich and ____ Hanna geb Zier; born 19 July 1915 in Odessa, WA; died 11 March 1916 with burial in Odessa 12 Mar 1916; Aged 7 mos 20 days.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) Edit: mentioned in the obit of Raymond H. Heimbigner. “Lawrence F. Heimbigner. Died: 11 March 1916, Odessa, WA. Birth: 19 July 1915, Odessa, WA. Father: Henry Heimbigner, born WA.  Mother: Hulda Zier, born WA. Burial: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Heimbigner, Lena Yanke Beck,   (d. Nov 1960;  b. 1886; TS; OC; obit) “Funeral services were held from the United Congregational church on Monday afternoon for a pioneer matron... (damaged paper)...including Rev Pfeiff, William Wenz, Dan Frieske and Albert Kirstein. Mrs Pfeiff was accompanist and organist. Pallbearers were David Birge, Harry Wolsborn, Ed Delzer, Reuben Janke, Ed Salo and Reuben Els. Mrs. Heimbigner was born in Parkston, South Dakota, July 26, 1886, and came as a small girl with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Yanke, early settlers. Following the death of her husband, Henry Beck, she remarried, to John Heimbigner, who also preceded her in death. Although her eyesight troubled her in later years, she was patient and assisted many local people with babysitting duties, and for several years was employed by the Win Self family in this duty. She is survived by two sons, William and Albert, both of Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Pfeifer, Wilson Creek, and Mrs. Alvina Fix, of Portland; one sister, Mrs. John Haase, Odessa; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.” (Odessa Record: 11-24-1960)

Heimbigner, Louise,  w/o C. W.  (d. 1992; b. 1897; TS; OC; obit) “Louise Heimbigner (95).—Passed away Dec 26, 1992 in Ritzville, WA. She is survived by one son, Leonard Heimbigner, Ritzville, WA; one daughter, Laura Buscher, Ritzville; 3grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one foster son, Orville Preston, Sprague, WA; two foster grandchildren. She was a member of the St Johns Lutheran Church in Sprague, and the Rebekah Lodge. In 1989 she represented the Ritzville Life Care Center in the National Nursing Home Pageant. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Dec 30, 1992 at 11 a.m. from the Odessa Cemetery Chapel, Pastor Robert Lester officiating. Strate Funeral Home in charge.” (scrapbook item)

Heimbigner, Lulu R.,  d/o Fred  (d. 4-12-18; b. 11-14-17; OC: DC) “Lulu R. Heimbigner.  Female, white, single. Birth: 11-14-1917, Odessa, WA. Age: 4 mos 28 days. Father: Fred W. Heimbigner, born WA; Mother: Lydia Hardung born WA. Death: 4-12-1918, Dist #6, Odessa, Lincoln Co, WA. Cause: ‘unknown, died suddenly. I did not see it.’ H. Mitchell, MD, Odessa, WA. Burial: Odessa Cemetery.” (WA State Register of Death)  “Lulu R. Heimbigner.  Age: 4 mos 28 days.  Dated: Apr 12, 1918. Burial: Odessa.” (St Mathew Congregational Ledger)

Heimbigner, Lynda Ruth,   (d. 11-21-42; b. 11-21-42; d/o Eldon & R.; ns-; Strates; DC) “Lynda Ruth Heimbigner. Death: Odessa, WA, Nov 21, 1942. White, female, stillborn. Cause of death: Fouling of cord during birth. Burial: Odessa Cemetery, Lincoln Co, WA. Strate Funeral Home, burial transit permit. Buried: Nov 21, 1942 in Odessa.” (WA State Dept of Health burial transit permit) “Lynda Ruth Heimbigner. Female, white, single, stillborn. Nov 21, 1942, Fouling of cord during birth; Mrs. Brockman’s Maternity Home, Odessa, Lincoln Co, WA. Death, 11-21-1942, a.m., stillborn, L. J. Bonney, MD, Odessa, WA. Father: Eldon L. Heimbigner, born Ritzville, WA. Mother: Ruth Arlt, born Ritzville, WA. Informant: Eldon L. Heimbigner of Odessa, WA. Burial: Odessa Cemetery, Strates Funeral Home, Odessa, WA.” (WA State Certificate of Death) “Lynda Ruth Heimbigner. Residence: Odessa, WA. Death: Nov 21, 1942, 9 a.m., at Mrs. Brockman’s Maternity Home. Time in Hospital: stillborn. Birth: Nov 21, 1942, 9 a.m., Odessa, WA. Female, white, single. Father: Eldon L. Heimbigner, born Ritzville, WA. Mother: Ruth Arlt, born Ritzville, WA. Cause of death: Fouling of cord during birth, Dr L. J. Bonney. Informant: father, Eldon Heimbigner. Relatives: Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Eldon L. Heimbigner, Odessa; Grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Heimbigner, Ritzville, WA; Grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Arlt, Ritzville, WA; Great Grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Adam Weber, Seattle, WA; Great Grandmother: Mrs. Wm Arlt, Sr, Ritzville, WA.” (Mortuary Ledger)

Heimbigner, Mabel Harding,  w/o Geo  (d. 1924; b. 1872; TS; OC; obit) “The body of Mr.s Geo Heimbigner, J.r, was brought back to Odessa last night from Spokane where she died. The funeral will take place from the Zion Lutheran church, southwest of town Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Christensen will officiate.” (Odessa Record: 6-20-1924) “Mabel Heimbigner. Female, white, married, wife of George, housewife. Birth: March 19, 1872, Russia; Age: 62 yrs 2 mos 28 days. Father: John Huddon, born Russia; Mother: Elizabeth Straw, born Russia. Informant: George Heimbigner, Address: Irby, WA.  Death: June 17, 1924, 10:40 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane. Cause: Septic peritonitis following re-current carcinoma of liver and viscera GB removed for carcinoma 3 yrs ago. Duration: 5 days. Operation preceded death. J G Cunningham, MD. Burial: Odessa, WA. Undertaker: Smith & Co, Spokane.” (WA State Board of Health, Cert. of Death)

Heimbigner, Marie Linger, w/o G. F.  (d. 9-18-1989; b. 11-11-1900; TS; OC; obit) “Marie Linger Heimbigner of the Odessa Convalescent Center, born to John and Marie Linger on Nov 15, 1899 near Lincoln, NE, passed away Sept 18 in a Spokane hospital after a brief illness. Her parents had stopped at Lincoln for a year during their migration from Russia to Schrag, WA, where they finally settled and farmed. She was the oldest girl in a family of 7 children; the entire family has preceded her in death. Confirmed into the Lutheran Church, Mrs. Heimbigner remained a member of that body throughout her life. In 1916, she was married to George F. Heimbigner, and the couple farmed in the Ruff and Batum communities until 1929, when they moved to a farm west of Harrington. A daughter, Evelyn, was born to the couple in 1917; she passed away at Edwall in 1978. After she had lived alone in Harrington for 41 years, Mrs. Heimbigner resided in recent years at the Odessa Convalescent Center. (edit: Geo F. had died per TS in 1945) She is survived by her son-in-law, Scott Barr of Edwall, and by several nieces and nephews who live throughout the western states; they are the children of her sisters Pauline Becker and Lydia Basset, and of her brothers Henry and Al Linger, as well as those of George’s two brothers, Adolph and Rueben Heimbigner. Funeral service was held Sept 21 from Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor Daniel Cronrath officiating. Interment followed at the Odessa Cemetery with Strate Funeral Home in charge. Casket bearers were Lorane Becker, Ray Johnston, Marvin Ebert, Cecil Birge, Marvin Fink and Dan Gettman.” (Odessa Record-9-28-1989)

Heimbigner, Martin,  s/o Andrew  (d. 1902; b. 1898; TS; OC; obit) “In a little over a week the death angel has visited the home of Andrew Heimbigner no less than four times, says the Odessa Record. On Tuesday of last week his little two year old son Andrew was taken, Saturday the household was called upon to mourn the death of Katie, 14 years old, and Wednesday of this week Fred and Martin, aged 7 and 3 respectively, succumbed to the dread disease dysentery, which caused the others’ deaths. Andrew’s funeral took place from the home last Thursday, services for Katie were held at the German church on Sunday, and yesterday, at the home, funeral services were held for Fred and Martin, Rev Schwabenland officiating.” (Wilber Register: Sept 12, 1902) "Martin, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heimbigner, died last Monday morning at the Con S Heimbigner home southwest of town. The lad had been sick with mumps for several days, but when he improved on Sunday, the parents, who had been in town for the winter, decided to move for their farm near Ruff, and stopped overnight Sunday at the Con Heimbigner farm. The little fellow was playing about the house the next morning when he became suddenly ill, and quickly passed away. The cause of death was a complication of mumps and measles. He was 2 years and 2 months old. The funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev John Eichhorn, pastor, and interment was made in the Odessa Cemetery. The grief-stricken family have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow." (Odessa Record: 2-26-1915)

Heimbigner, Martin W.,  s/o H.  (d. 2-23-1915; b. 11-27-12; TS; LL; OC; DC) “Martin W. Heimbigner. Male, white, child. Died: Feb 23, 1915, Lincoln County, WA. Birth: 11-27-1912, Odessa, WA. Aged: 2 yrs 2 mos 26 days. Father: Henry Heimbigner, born Russia. Mother: Emma Greenwold, born NE.  Informant: Father, of Odessa, WA. Cause of death: mumps. Lee Ganson, MD, of Odessa, WA.” (WA State Register of Death; no burial information) “Martin Wilhelm Heimbigner, son of Heinrich Heimbuchner and Frau Emma geb Grunewald. Birth: 27 Nov 1912, died 23 Feb 1915, burial 24 Feb 1915. age 2 yrs 2 months 26 days.” (Christ Lutheran Ledger) (Lincoln Co Health death card shows Odessa “Cemetery”.)

Heimbigner, Mary Elizabeth,   (d. 9-01-1996; b. 2-23-1912; obit) “Mary Elizabeth Heimbigner, a long-time former resident of Odessa, died at her home in Olympia on Sunday, Sept 1, 1996. She was born Feb 23, 1912, in Whitefish, MT, the daughter of Preston Lewis and Mame Pauline (Esklund) Forcum. She grew up in Spokane, where she was graduated from Lewis and Clark High School. In high school she was an active thespian and swimmer. She attended Eastern Washington University, receiving her lifetime teaching certificate in 1932 and her bachelor of arts degree in English and drama in 1966. Mary Elizabeth began teaching in a one-room school in Molson in 1932 and next taught junior high school English in the Odessa schools. She recalled her initial salary in Odessa in 1934 was $900.  In Odessa she met her husband, Clarence ‘Canary’ Heimbigner. They were married in Seattle in June 1936. Mary Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband in August 1993 and by her older brother, Lewis Forcum, in Oct 1932.  Mary Elizabeth was a devoted teacher, farm wife and mother. She was active in the Odessa community for 40 years and formed lifelong friendships there. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Odessa Chapter and Past Grand Representative to New Hampshire of the Washington Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. She served as Mother Advisor of the Odessa Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls, and was a member of the Readers Club and the Odessa Library Board. She loved music, and she sang in her church choir at the English Congregational Church (now the United Heritage Church of Christ Chapel) in Odessa. Her volunteer work in Odessa focused on her church and her children’s activities. In 1973, Mary Elizabeth and her husband moved to western Washington to be near his sister, living in Chehalis until 1993 and moving to Olympia in 1990. Mary Elizabeth participated in the State Capital Museum Contemporary Literature Discussion Group, Olympia Play Reading Group, St Helens ‘Everyman’, produced by her church in Chehalis in about 1985 and she appeared as the professor’s wife in the Evergreen Playhouse’s production of ‘The Absence of a Cello’ in 1974.  She provided English-as-a-Second-Language tutoring through the Tacoma Community House Project in Olympia, and she was a volunteer and contract bridge player at the Olympia Senior Center. She is survived by two daughters, Sally-Ann Jacobsen, of Fort Thomas, KY, and Joan Nye and her husband, Jerry, of Billings, MT; a son, Lewis Preston Heimbigner and his wife, Pat, of Portland; 5 grandchildren, Claire Elise Jacobsen, Hans Jacobsen, Tamara Schubert, Brenda Cayton and John Meyer; one great grandchild, Jared Lewis Cayton; her sister and her husband, Preston and Bill Pethel, of Chehalis, and four nieces and nephews, Paula Niemi, Marilee Sherwood, Sheldon Pethtel and Janet Rountree. A memorial service was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Olympia on Monday, Sept 2. Cremation and burial in the Heimbigner family plot will follow at a later date.” (Odessa Record: 9-05-1996)

Heimbigner, (Mary) Katherina Gettman.   (d. 1-22-1928; b. 2-02-1855; nee Gettman; TS; OC; DC; obit) “Katherina Heimbigner.  Female, white, widowed, housewife. Birth: Feb 2, 1855, Russia; Age: 72 yrs 11 mos 20 days. Father: Fred Gettman born Russia; Mother: Katherine Dittman born Russia. Informant: Jacob Heimbigner, Ritzville, WA. Death: Jan 22, 1928, Dist #6, Odessa, Lincoln County, WA. Cause: apoplexy; Contributory: arteriosclerosis and diabetes. Duration: 7 years. L. M. Thompson, MD, Odessa, WA. Burial: Odessa on Jan 25, 1928. Undertaker, Haight of Ritzville.” (WA State Register of Death) “Mrs. Katherine Heimbigner, age 72, died at her home here Sunday morning of apoplexy. The stroke came upon her the day before and she could not rally from it. She was a pioneer of this section and had been a resident of Odessa for 12 years. Mrs. Heimbigner was born in Frank, Russia, Feb 1855 and at the age of 26 was united in marriage with Andrew Heimbigner. They resided in Russia for a few years and 40 years ago came to the United States and settled at Bickleton, WA.  Later they moved to Walla Walla and then came to the Odessa country, settling on a homestead southeast of town. After her husband died in 1911, she resided with her son, Jacob, on the home place until she built in Odessa and moved to town. Mrs Heimbigner is survived by four children and two step-children: J. R. Heimbigner, Garfield; Jacob Heimbigner, Mrs. Lydia Greenwalt, and Mrs. H. Gettman, Odessa; Conrad Heimbigner, Puyallup, and Henry Heimbigner of Ritzville. Her funeral was held from the St Matthews Congregational church of which she was a member, Wednesday, the Rev P. Kalmbach officiating, after which interment took place at the Odessa Cemetery, which was started by her husband.” (Odessa Record: Jan 27, 1928; Edit: The original name of the cemetery was the Heimbigner Cemetery until Andreas turned the deed over to the local Lutheran church at which time it was called the German Lutheran Cemetery. The church then turned the deed over to the city when it became known as the Odessa Cemetery. The date of the deed transfers do not coincide with the news accounts and the use of these names in the obituaries and death certificates; nonetheless, the progression remains the same.) “Marie Heimbigner. Age: 72 yrs 11 mos 3 wks; Dated: Jan 25, 1928; Burial: Odessa.” St Mathews Congregational Church ledger) “Katherine Heimbigner. Ordered by Jacob Heimbigner, Jr.  Death: Jan 22, 1928, 11:10 a.m., Gettman home, 5 miles SE of Odessa. Funeral: Jan 25, 1928, 1 p.m., Odessa; Interment: Odessa Cemetery.  Age: 72 yrs 11 mos 20 days, born Russia.  Widowed, retired. Father: Fred Gettman, born Russia; Mother: Katie Gettman, born Russia. Cause of death: apoplexy, Dr L. M. Thompson.”  (Mortuary archives)

Heimbigner, Mary Heimbigner,  w/o David  (d. 1967; b. 1894; TS; OC; obit; dc) “Mary Heimbigner. Died: 7-30-1967. Birth: 1-16-1894, Russia. Married. Father: Conrad Heimbigner. Mother: Katherine Schafer. Buried: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card.) “Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Heimbigner were held Wednesday morning, Aug 2, at the Christ Lutheran church at 11 a.m. Pastor Werner J Fritz officiated. Burial was in the Odessa Cemetery. Pallbearers—all grandsons—were Merle Janke, Allen Janke, Jerald Beck, Warren Beck, Dennis Els and Randal Heimbigner. Mary Heimbigner was born Jan 16, 1894 and died July 30, 1967 at her home. She was 13 when she came to the United States from Russia with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Heimbigner. She was married to David C. Heimbigner on Dec 1, 1910 at Ritzville by the Rev Essick. Mrs. Heimbigner was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran church. Survivors include her husband, David, at the home, 2 sons, Leo Heimbigner, Portland, Or; and LaMar Heimbigner, Odessa; 5 daughters, Mrs. Edna Janke, Mrs. Mildred Wilskie, Mrs. Dorothy Beck, Mrs. Ella Beck, Mrs. Helen Els, all of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and brothers, Con S. Heimbigner, Odessa and Henry Heimbigner, Puyallup, WA.” (Odessa Record: August 1967) 

Heimbigner, Mary R. Melcher,  w/o Reuben  (d. 1966; b. 1911; TS; OC; dc) “Mary R. Heimbigner. Died: 24 March 1966. Birth: 3 April 1911, Odessa, WA. Spouse: Reuben Heimbigner. Father: George Melcher. Mother: Catherine Melcher (nee not stated). Buried; Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health Death card) “Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, March 29, from Christ Lutheran Church, for Mrs. Reuben Heimbigner, who passed away March 24, after a three-year illness. The Rev Werner J Fritz officiated. Mrs. George Gies and Mrs. Gerald Schafer, accompanied by Mrs. Leo stout at the organ, sang, ‘Softly and Tenderly’ and ‘In the Garden.’  Pallbearers were Lewis Kagele, Al Fink, Marvin Fink, Walter Scheller, Steve Jessett, Stanley Wraspir Jr.  Interment was in the Odessa Cemetery.  Mary Melcher, daughter of George and Katherine Melcher, was born near Odessa on April 3, 1911.  She was married on Dec 24, 1933 to Reuben Heimbigner and they made their home on a ranch south of Odessa. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Heimbigner leaves to mourn her death, one son, Wayne Heimbigner of Spokane; and three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Van Zanten, of Humboldt, SD; Mrs. Janice Wright of Spokane; and Mrs. Patricia Gies of Odessa; 5 grandchildren—Terri, Brenda and Brian Van Zanten and Lisa and Craig Heimbigner.  She also leaves a twin sister, Mrs. Martha Baltizore of Pasco, two other sisters, Mrs. Freda Freauf of Portland, OR and Mrs. Lydia Clemensen of Spokane, and one brother, Art Melcher of Odessa.” (Odessa Record: March 1966)

Heimbigner, Ralph J.,  s/o H. G.  (d. 11-02-1997; b. 2-12-1927; TS; obit; OC; dc) “Ralph J. Heimbigner. Died: Nov 2, 1997; Born: Feb 12, 1927 in Odessa, WA. Spouse: Janet Rodeck. Father: Henry George Heimbigner. Mother: Hanna Zier. Burial: Nov 6, 1997, Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health Death card) “Ralph J. Heimbigner, a lifetime resident of the Odessa area and a member of one of the region’s pioneer families, died on Sunday, Nov 2, 1997, at Odessa Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 70 years old. He was born near Odessa on Feb 12, 1927, the son of H. G. and Hanna (Zier) Heimbigner, and grew up on the family farm seven miles southeast of Odessa, which his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Heimbigner, had established in 1901.  Ralph attended the Odessa schools and was graduated from Odessa High School in 1945. He then took over the family farm and became an accomplished and progressive dryland wheat grower. He married Janet Rodeck in Odessa on Dec 31, 1947, and they made their home on the farm. Although they retired from farming in 1992, when they turned over the farming operation to their son, Owen, they continued to live at their farm home. Ralph was a dedicated civic leader and worker. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa and helped spearhead the building of the congregation’s new church in the late 1950’s. He served in various capacities in the church and was a longtime member of the choir and men’s quartet. For many years he was an active member and a former president of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Each winter, he helped to organize and put up the community Christmas lights in the business district. He volunteered annually as a worker and was a former chairman of Odessa'’ Deutschesfest, which he helped to organize 27 years ago. He played clarinet in the original Deutschesfest Oom Pas & Mas German Band and continued as a member of the band from the time of its first performance in 1971 until this year. For 16 years, Ralph was the leader of the band, which performed at various sites and functions in Washington and Idaho as well as at Deutschesfest. Along with Janet and Owen, Ralph was instrumental in the construction of the addition on the north side of the Odessa Community Center, which extended the center the full length of a city block. This addition bears the name Heimbigner Building. Ralph was a past member of the board of the Odessa Union Warehouse Co-op. He was named a lifetime honorary member of the Odessa Gun Club for his part in helping to bulldoze and built on the site. He was an avid bowler for many years. He taught many people to water ski in the 1950s and 1960s. He was an enthusiastic sport fan. He especially supported the Odessa School’s athletic teams. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends. He is survived by wife Janet, at the home; one son, Owen Heimbigner, of Odessa; three daughters, Myrna Wolsborn and her husband Tom, of Odessa, Sharon Robertson and her husband Terry, of Connell, and Celia Heimbigner of Moses Lake; three grandsons, T. J. Wolsborn, of Entiat, Kurt Wolsborn of Odessa, and Kyle Robertson, of Connell; one brother, Raymond Heimbigner of Kennewick, and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Lawrence, Benjamin and Elmer.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov 6 at Christ Lutheran church, in Odessa, with Pastor Scott Jurgens officiating. The Men’s Chorus will sing. Florence Stout will be the organist. Casket bearers and honorary casket bearers include all of Ralph’s grandsons and all his brothers’ children. Casket bearers are T J Wolsborn, Tom Heimbigner, Dennis Heimbigner, Kurt Wolsborn, Gary Heimbigner and Mike Heimbigner. Honorary casket bearers are Kyle Robertson, Mary Jo H Stoddard, Linda Vincent and Trudy Fluck. Interment will be at Odessa Cemetery. During the cemetery rites, members of the Oom Pas & Mas will play a musical tribute medley. Strate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: Nov 6, 1997, photo in original)

Heimbigner, Raymond H.,   (d. 12-17-1997; b. 3-13-1918; TS; OC; obit) “Funeral services for Raymond Henry (Ray) Heimbigner, a member of a pioneer Odessa area family were held on Monday, Dec 22, at Christ Lutheran Church in Odessa. Mr. Heimbigner, who was 79 years old, died on Wednesday, Dec 17, 1997 in Kennewick, where he had lived for the past several years.  He was born at the family farm 7 ½ miles southwest of Odessa on March 13, 1918, the son of Henry G and Hanna (Zier) Heimbigner. He attended the Odessa schools, graduating from Odessa High School in 1935 and later attended Eastern Washington College. He was an accomplished athlete during his school years and throughout most of his life. He married Ruth Schauerman, of Odessa, on Dec 17, 1939, and they moved to Rathdrum, Idaho, to begin farming. In 1944 Ray and Ruth moved to Ione, Oregon, where they began farming operations as the Circle E Ranch. At the ranch, he was known for his innovations with farm implements. To avoid dust and chaff from the combine and tractor, he raised the operator’s cabs and controls by nearly eight feet. He also obtained a patent for a lifting boom which could be quickly attached to a truck hoist. He was actively involved in the Ione and Heppner communities. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Heppner. He was one of the first to serve as PTA president and was a member of the school board during the planning of a new school. He was instrumental in planning for a swimming pool. He played on the town basketball team for many years and was a referee for high school basketball games in the early 1950s. Ray was an avid water-skier. His ski boats, Fury I and Fury II, were equipped with electric ski reels he had designed and constructed. Every year, Ray put on the annual Labor Day water ski show at Hat Rock near Ione, with participation by the many youngsters in the area whom he had coached during the summer. The five-man pyramid over the ski jump was an act Ray’s ski students would perform routinely, but even today is not duplicated by professional ski shows. He also coached a trampoline team which performed at half times of basketball games and at the Oregon State Fair. As well as in sports, Ray and Ruth were involved in their children'’ and others’ activities in 4-H Club work, school plays, band, and even advising them with their term papers. Ray had a flair for writing and loved to share that ability.  Many years before his retirement from farming in 1980, he began drilling wells and irrigating much of the ranch. He was known as an expert ‘water witcher’ in the area, and he was often called upon to find the best spot for a well. He once had a well drilled in the middle of the straight road to the farmhouse because his fishing pole indicated the good water was at that spot. After retiring, Ray and Ruth moved to Kennewick. After Ruth’s death in 1985, Ray lived with his son Tom Heimbigner and his family in Kennewick. He also lived for a time in Portland with his daughter, Linda Rae Vincent. He spent the last month of his life at Tom’s home in Kennewick and died peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Rae Vincent of Portland; son Tom Heimbigner and his wife, Vicki, of Kennewick; grandchildren Mandy Lynn Heimbigner of Seattle, Jared Heath Heimbigner of Tempe, AZ, Travis Ethan Heimbigner of Kennewick, Jennifer Rae Ann Vincent of Pasadena, CA, and many nieces and nephews. besides his wife Ruth and his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Lawrence, who died in infancy; Benjamin of Yakima, Elmer of Lake Jackson, TX, and Ralph of Odessa. Pastor Scott Jurgens of Christ Lutheran Church officiated at the funeral. Interment was at Odessa Cemetery. Casket bearers were Gary Heimbigner, Dennis Heimbigner, Mike Heimbigner, Owen Heimbigner, Frank Halvorsen and Joe Halvorsen. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 12-25-1997)

Heimbigner, Reuben, h/o M.  (d. Dec 17, 1979; b. 1909; TS; OC; obit)  “Funeral services will be held for Reuben Heimbigner on Friday, Dec 21, 1979 at 1:00 p.m., from the Christ Lutheran Church; Pastor Daniel Cronrath will officiate.  Reuben Heimbigner was born on July 17, 1909, the son of George Heimbigner and his wife, Mabel Harding. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith as taught by the Lutheran Church. His formal education was received in the rural school at Batum. After finishing his schooling, he was engaged in farming on the family homestead. On Dec 24, 1933 he was married to Mary Melcher at the family home by Rev H P Christiansen. Six children were born to this union.  Reuben drove school bus for approximately 22 years. He retired from farming and moved to Odessa in Nov, 1975. He was actively engaged as a volunteer with the senior Citizens Noon Meal Program. He was selected as Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year at a meeting in Ephrata this past summer. Reuben entered the Odessa hospital on Sept 18^th and was transferred to the Deaconess Hospital on Sept 25^th. He was in and out of the hospital since then, making his home at Alderwood Manor in Spokane. He re-entered Deaconess Hospital on Dec 14 and passed away on Dec 17, 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary, in March 1966; two children, Verne Gene and Richard Arthur, who died in infancy; and two brothers, George and Adolph Heimbigner. He is survived by one son, Wayne Heimbigner, of Spokane; 3 daughters, Barbara Van Zanten of Humboldt, SD; Janice Wright of Spokane; and Patricia Gies of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Music for the service will be provided by the Men’s Quartet with Mrs. Leo Stout as organist. Casket bearers include Roland Schafer, Robert Schafer, Jake Kiehn, Robert Melcher, Walt Scheller and Heinie Reihs. Interment will be in the Odessa Cemetery with Strate Funeral Home of Davenport in charge.” (Odessa Record:  Dec 1979) 

Heimbigner, Ruth,  (d. 4-12-1985; b. 12-04-1920; TS; OC; obit) “Ruth Schauerman Heimbigner of Odessa, born here Dec 4, 1920 to Conrad and Anna Margaret Schauerman, passed away April 13, 1985 at St Vincent Hospital in Portland. The youngest of eight children, she grew up in Odessa and graduated from high school in the Class of 1939. In school, she was active in tennis, basketball and track, and was a member of the swim team. Her first job was at the Odessa Bakery. On Dec 17, 1939, she was married to Raymond Henry Heimbigner in Odessa, and the couple moved to Rathdrum, Idaho to begin farming. Their daughter Linda was born in Spokane while the family lived in Idaho, and the three moved to the Heimbigner farm here, where they lived before going in 1944 to the Circle E Ranch near Ione, Oregon. Their son, Tom, was born at The Dalles. In 1979, Mr. and Mrs. Heimbigner retired and sold the Circle E, moved first to Ione and then, in 1982, to Kennewick, their home at the time of her death. In the late 1940’s, she contracted rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that was to be with her the rest of her life, but she continued to raise her children and help run the ranch. She was also active with the youth of the community, aiding in their exhibition shows of water-skiing and trampoline. When the children were at the University of Oregon in the 1960’s, trips to Eugene were frequent pleasures for her. After their move to Kennewick, Mrs. Heimbigner enjoyed watching television, particularly game shows. Throughout the past 30 years, she traveled to Portland each month for medical treatment, not only because of her arthritic condition but because of many years of heart disease. The treatment included open-heart surgery in 1978. Since her first grandchild’s birth in 1975, the grandchildren were the center of her life... Preceded in death by a brother (in infancy), she is survived by her husband, Ray, at the family home; by her son, Tom Robert, and her daughter, Linda Rae; by the four grandchildren; by six sisters: Lena Stuhmiller, Irene Nichols, Helen Schimke, Martha Bartalamay, Rosie Michaelson and Lauretta Fink; by a step-brother, Emil Roth; by three step-sisters: Martha Humphries, Vineta Weber and Luella Ducey; and by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held April 17 at Christ Lutheran church, Odessa, Pastor Daniel Cronrath officiating... Interment followed at the Odessa Cemetery under the direction of Strate Funeral Home. Casketbearers were Rod Nichols, Mike Nichols, Tom Bartalamay, Byron Fink, Mike Heimbigner and Owen Heimbigner.” (Odessa Record: April 25, 1985)

Heimbigner, Verne Jean,  (d. 1941; b. 1940; TS; OC; dc) “Heimbigner, infant male. Died: 1-06-1941; Birth: 12-29-1940, WA. Infant; Father: Reuben Heimbigner; Mother: Mary Melcher. Buried: Odessa, WA.” (Lincoln County Health death card, cemetery not specified) “Influenza, followed by pneumonia, took the life of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Heimbigner, just 8 days after its birth. Burial services were held at the Odessa Cemetery on Tuesday.” (Odessa Record: Jan 1941)

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Odessa City Cemetery Obituaries, Odessa, Washington,  submitted 

to the WAGenweb March 2006 by Marge Womach

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