Louis married Name Withheld on 21 Apr 1915 in Indianola, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA.1, 7, 21, 38, 39, 40, 41
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage Place: Saint Catherine's Catholic Church.
• They had a residence Mar 1959 in McCook, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA. 59, 60, 61 also Sep 1961, Jul 1967, Sep 1971
• 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House: Apr 1965, McCook, Red Willow, NebraskaMarriage Notes: 1915 Louis and Susie O'Dea were married at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Indianola, Nebraska on April 21st. Matt Colling was best man and Irene O'Dea the bridesmaid.
Mrs. John Strunk made wedding & bridesmaid's dress as a wedding gift, from material purchased at Clapps in McCook, Mrs. Teel did the flowers because the McCook greenhouse forgot to send them on train. Louis was 24 & Withheld 23. A fall wedding had to be cancelled due to the illness of Greatgrandmother. Their first home was south of Red Willow.
This is to certify that the following records are copied exactly as they appear in the official record books of St. Catherine's Church, Indianola, Nebraska: Rev. Nicholas J. Baker, Pastor of St. Catherine's, Indianola, NE: On April 21, 1915, Louis Colling and Susanna O'Dea were married at St. Virgilius Church, Indianoia, Nebraska. Witnesses were: Matthias Colling and Irene O'Dea. Officiated by Rev. C.A. StrickerMarriage Records of family taken from the records of Red Willow County from 1872 to 1972, Date: 21 Apr 1915, Book #: 6, Page #: 464
Colling, Louis J. to Withheld1915 - First home was south of Red Willow, Nebraska.
16 Apr 1916 Lucille Marie was born, Father - Louis, Residence - Nebraska, Color - white, age - 25, Birthplace - Nebraska, Occupation - farmer, Mother - Withheld Colling, Color - white, age - 25, Birthplace - Nebraska, Occupation - Housewife, # of Children as of this birth - 1st child on Lucille's Birth certificate
Fall 1916 - moved to Matt Colling farm west of Indianola.
1918 Withheld born Jan 13 at home, Louis would travel back to Illinois to help with the harvest and earn money for his family.
1919 Bernard Mathias born Mar 10, Purchased 3rd farm/home 5 mi. E of McCook,
1920 Mildred Anna born Oct 2 at home
1921 of McCook
1922 George William born Aug 22 at home
1924 Twins, Donald Francis & Doloris Elizabeth born Jan 27, (Lucille said that they were so small they were not expected to live. They were placed in shoe boxes on the oven door to keep them warm. This was where they kept weak animal babies, also.) Barn constructed this year - replaced box car barn
1926 Ryan & Turner's McCook Land District 1886 Directory lists: Colling, Louis, owner, wife Withheld, Lucille 10, Withheld 8, Bernard 7, Mildred 5, George 4, Donald 2, Doloris 2, 5 1/2 E on D L D, McCook, RR 5, McCook, Sec 19, Red Willow twp. Ford car.
1928 bought a new green Pontiac
1930 Withheld born Feb 9 at home and named by siblings. a spinster aunt helped with the birthing and stayed till Withheld was able to care for all the children. The house was remodeled-old box car (Lucille said they could get old box cars from the railroad for almost nothing and would take off the wheels and add them to house for extra rooms. The kids would crawl out on top of them in the summer to sleep when their rooms were warm.) kitchen razed, new kitchen, hallway, basement and bedroom added by Pete Goodenkauf - head builder1935 Republican River flooded bottom garden and lands, Family quarantined for scarlet fever
1936 Withheld was born at St. Catherines hospital Mar 15, only child born in a hospital, the rest at home
1938 family, even dad, quarantined with smallpox
1940 Silver Wedding celebration given by family, Gift of Silverware, First grandchild born Sep 30 at St. Catherine's hospital and named Gerald Lee.
1947 Family reunion held at home place, Lucille visits from Idaho
1953 2nd family reunion at McCook Park
1958 They visit Lucille in Idaho & spend Christmas with her.
17 Dec 1960 They move to 4th home, 710 E. 4th, McCook, Red Willow, Nebraska.
1962 Easter, visit Withheld & Withheld's family in WI, Spend summer in Seattle with Withheld's family, see Sister Lucia take 1st vows, then to Bonners Ferry, Idaho with Lucille's family, and to Portland, Oregon to visit Ray and Lucy Colling.
1964 reunion at Indianola
1965 Open House observing the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Louis and Susie held Apr 19 from 2pm to 5pm. 125 attended the Open House and the Mass on Apr 21. Father McCullough served Massand officiated at renewal of vows. Alfred and Mildred are attendants. Withheld and Withheld Colling were Altar boys. Withheld and Withheld and their families attend.
Approximately 150 friends and relatives attended an open house Sunday afternoon, Apr 18, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Louis Colling on their golden wedding anniversary. Withheld Colling and Withheld welcomed the guests and were in charge of the guest book.
A three tiered wedding cake made by Mrs. George Patterson, decorated the serving table. Mrs. Withheld was in charge of the gift table. Mrs. Withheld Colling, Mildred, Doloris, Susan and Joyce assisted with the serving.
Attending from out of town were Mrs. Joe Haag and Frances, the Bob McBride family, Danbury, Mr/s. Walt Stratman, Stratton, Mrs. Chris Miller, Mrs. Bob Korrell, Culbertson and Mr/s. Meredith Lytle, Colby, Kansas. The honored couple received many cards and gifts.
On Wednesday, Apr 21, the date of their wedding, a mass was held at St. Patrick's Church at which time Mr/s. Colling repeated their wedding vows. Mildred and husband were their attendants. Matt Colling, who was best man, was killed in World War I. Withheld of Kearney was Mrs. Colling's attendant, but was unable to attend the mass. The Rev. Francis McCullough performed the ceremony.Jun 1973 Lucille and husband of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Mr/s Withheld, Kirkland, WA, Mr/s G.W. Colling and sons of Folsom, Pennsylvania, Mr/s. JJ Colling and children of La Crosse, WI and Mr/s. BM Colling of Onalashka, WI plan to spend the weekend of June 23 and 24 with their parents Mr/s. Louis Colling and other relatives in the community.
15 Feb 1967 Sold Farm, 400 of acres of land and feeding equipment at Public auction.
Cedar Grove & St. Catherine's Cemeteries Record, Red Willow County, NE, Cemeteries Canvassed
& Recorded by Helen McNew & Phyllis Stinnette 1994 has:
COLLING, Louis J. b. 1890 d. 1983
Withheld b. 1891 d. 1975
Married 21 Apr. 1915 19, 21, 23, 27, 56, 57, 58As of June 27, 1995 the census of the Louis and Withheld Colling Family counts: 9 Children, 37 Grandchildren (2 deceased), 5 Step-Grandchildren (1 deceased), 1 Step-Great-Grandchild, 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
In the after-glow of the 1995 Colling Reunion, I want to thank each and every one of you for your cooperation and participation. There were 115 people signing the Guest Book of whom 91 were the direct descendants of Louis and Susie Colling. 45 members were unable to attend. There were 20 cousins in attendance, and 20 friends and classmates.
Here is a breakdown by family of how many were here:
Lucille---6 of 22 . . . . . .George---23 of 23
Withheld--10 of 18 . . . Don--------12 of 16
Barney---0 of 10 . . . . . Dorie------12 of 12
Millie-----16 of 16 . . . . Withheld----2 of 9
Withheld----14 of 14
Family members reside in California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, South Dakota, Wisconsin, New York, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Kansas and Nebraska.Source Citations
1. Family Group Records - John Henry Watson, Compiler: John Henry Watson.
7. Obituary - Louis John Colling, Colling Photo Album (Obituary and Memorial card Louis John Colling).
21. 50 Year History of Louis & Withheld Colling 1915 - 1965, Compiled by Ceil & Mildred in 1965 (Copy with Lois).
38. Lucille's Collection, Compiler: Lucille (Hand written notes), pg 2 - 4/24/15, pg 3 - 4/15/15.
39. Bible - Everett Family, Holy Bible (The Catholic Press, Inc., Owner: Everett and wife made entries, Location: Lois).
40. Evelyn's Collection, Compiler: Evelyn, 2nd Mathias Colling Family Group Record.
41. Obituary - Withheld Colling.
59. Obituary - George L. Withheld, Compiler: Lucille
60. Obituary - Ellen Gertrude Withheld
61. Obituary - James W. Withheld