Naperville, Illinois Prasse Branch
(provided by Erwin T. Prasse, updated by Theresa Elliott)
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The Genealogy
NOTE: This family's lineage goes back to the seventeenth century in Germany. The sixth generation is the one that immigrated to America. Dashed lines mean the end of one family line and a return to a previous generation.

1

Christoph Prasse

b. October 4, 1684

Germany

d. October 20, 1758

Germany

m. ______________ __, _____

Germany

Elizabeth Seide

b. March 12, 1686/87

Germany

d. March 17, 1758

Germany

2

Gottlab Prasse

b. May 4, 1729

Germany

d. ______________ __, _____

Germany

m. ______________ __, _____

Germany

Anna Rosina Fewig

b. ______________ __, _____

Germany

d. ______________ __, _____

Germany

3

Carl August Prasse

b. February 17, 1771

Germany

d. ______________ __, _____

Germany

m. ______________ __, _____

Germany

Anna Dorthea Feurig

b. ______________ __, _____

Germany

d. ______________ __, _____

Germany

4

Carl August Prasse

b. October 6, 1794

Germany

d. October __, 1866

Germany

m. ______________ __, _____

Germany

Friedericke Wise Gaebe

b. April 30, 1814

Germany

d. ______________ __, 1884

Germany

5

Herman Theodor Prasse

b. March 8, 1842

Germany

d. April 13, 1932

Germany

m. ______________ __, _____

Germany

Anna Thorword (Thorwood)

b. March 1, 1858

Germany

d. January 19, 1885

Germany

NOTES: May have brought his son, Erwin F. by his second marriage, to the U.S. in the early 1910s; however, Herman lived out his life in Germany. See notes below under Erwin F (6). 

6

Otila Prasse

b. April 17, 1883

Germany

d. November 20, 1981

m. ______________ __, _____

William Kohler

b. ______________ __, _____

d. ______________ __, _____

7

Hedwig Kohler

b. ______________ __, _____

7

Elfriede Kohler

b. ______________ __, _____

__________

Herman (5) remarried.

m. ______________ __, _____

Germany

Regina Hell

b. October 5, 1861

Germany

d. October 25, 1945
Germany

6

Frieda Prasse

b. May 22, 1887

Germany

d. July 20, 1974
m.______________ __, _____
Carl Goetz
b. April 2, 1886
d. ______________ __, _____
7 William Goetz
b. August 11, 1912
m. ______________ __, _____
Dorethy ?
b. June 12, 1913
8 William K. Goetz
b. June 8, 1940
m. ______________ __, _____
Marie Beaupre
b. ______________ __, _____
9 Linda Goetz
b. July 18, 1963
9 William K. Goetz, Jr.
b. October 16, 1964
9 Paul F. Goetz
b. July 21, 1966
9 Thomas Goetz
b. February 8, 1969
__________
8 Gary Goetz
b. March 2, 1945
__________
7 Ruth Goetz
b. April 6, 1921
m. ______________ __, _____
Joseph McGrath
b. ______________ __, _____
__________

6

Pauline Prasse

b. August 11, 1888

Germany

d. August 10, 1975
m. ______________ __, _____
Joseph Riederer
b. March 2, 1886
d. June 7, 1955
7 Herbert Riederer
b. April 30, 1930
m. ______________ __, _____
Ruth ?
b. ______________ __, _____
__________

6

Hilda Prasse

b. March 6, 1890

Germany

d. April 7, 1978

6

Elsa Prasse

b. March 14, 1892

Germany

d. July 20, 1951

6

Erwin F. Prasse

b. December 28, 1893

Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, (Leitsweiler) Germany

d. October 25, 1981

Chicago, Illinois

m. ______________ __, _____
Illinois

Clara Wilkemina Gnatkowski

b. May 30, 1892

Saginaw, Michigan
d. October 12, 1967
Chicago, Illinois

NOTES: Erwin was brought by his father, Herman, to America to avoid military service in Germany according to his son, Erwin T. However, it could have been that Erwin was simply sent by his father to the U.S. This was most probably near the start of World War I. Erwin initially settled in the Chicago area. Herman either returned to Germany or remained in Germany with his family. Erwin's Social Security application lists place of birth as Leitsweiler, Germany. He is buried in Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Erwin first owned a bakery at Kedgie and Armatage, and later moved his business to 5244 Irving Park Blvd. The family lived above the bakery for 20 years. Clara's parents were Gustave Gnatkowski and Anna Toloff. Clara listed her middle name as Henrietta on her Social Security application. She is also buried in Acacia Park Cemetery.

7

Erwin Theodore Prasse

b. December 1, 1917
Chicago, Illinois

m. February 7, 1942
Chicago, Illinois

Norma Hartlaub

b. March 6, 1919
Cincinnati, Ohio

NOTES: Between 1936 and 1939, Erwin attended Iowa State University where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. (He is mentioned in a book called,"One Magic Year, 1939, An Ironman Remembers", written by Al Couppee.) In 1942, Erwin enlisted in the U.S. Army as a buck private, coming out three years later as a captain with shrapnel in his right arm, ending any further baseball potential. He earned the Purple Heart on a night patrol, January 13, leading his platoon in a rubber boat crossing of the Roer River in Germany. They were to determine the advisability of a major crossing of the river at the point, depth, current, possibility of mines in the area, ect. The platoon got close enough to hear the Germans voices. They had accomplished their job but on the way out all hell had broken loose. Erv wound up in a hospital in England to recover from his wounds. However, some days later he was informed that the 29th Infantry Division used the information supplied by Erv and his platoon and that they had crossed the river. After he had recovered Erv, returned to the U.S.A. and played one more year with Oshkosh and then went to work with Equitable Life Insurance Company in Naperville, Illinois. He later retired and is now a grandpa, great-grandpa and loving husband. Erwin and Norma now live in Naperville, Illinois. Erwin provided the initial information on this family branch, although much of the German genealogy is believed to have been done by one of his cousins.

8

Erwin Theodore Prasse, Jr.

b. November 22, 1942
Chicago, Illinois

m. July 6, 1969

Jann Ash

b. ______________ __, _____

9

Tamara Prasse (AKA: Tammy)

b. November 25, 1973

9

Nathaniel Prasse

b. November 15, 1975

__________

8

Regina Louise Prasse

b. June 27, 1944
Columbus, Georgia

m. October 4, 1963

Larry Wessels

b. ______________ __, _____

9

Richard Wessels (AKA: Rich)

b. March 10, 1964

9

Christy Wessels

b. February 15, 1967

9

Kelleen Wessels (AKA: Kelly)

b. May 13, 1969

__________

8

Gregary Michael Prasse

b. August 2, 1953
Oak Park, Illinois

m. September 24, 1978

Hope Biegon

b. ______________ __, _____
NOTES: Now resides in Naperville, Illinois.
9 Mark Prasse
b. ______________ __, _____

9

Lisa Prasse

b. July 9, 1981
9 Megan Prasse
b. May 14, 1983

__________

8

Gretchen Suzanne Prasse

b. February 10, 1955
Oak Park, Illinois

m. ______________ __, _____

Larry Losurdo

b. ______________ __, _____

9

Adam Losurdo

b. May 11, 1983
9 Nicole Losurdo
b. October 9, 1986

__________

8

Christopher Nile Prasse (AKA: Chris)

b. May 31, 1956
Oak Park, Illinois

m. August 30, 1980

Susan Jones (AKA: Sue)

b. November 9, 1956
9 Mathew Prasse
b. March 20, 1984
9 Renae Prasse
b. November 3, 1989
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8

Joanne Marie Prasse

b. June 27, 1957
Oak Park, Illinois
m. ______________ __, _____
Don Mitchell
b. ______________ __, _____
9 Melissa K. Mitchell
b. March 23, 1987
__________
Joanne (8) remarried
m. November 18, 1989
Greg Ackard
b. ______________ __, _____
9 Samantha Ackard
b. March 29, 1991
9 Garrett Ackard
b. September 12, 1994
__________

8

Gerard Leo Prasse (AKA: Jerry)

b. April 11, 1959
Oak Park, Illinois
m. April 13, 1991
Ann Michelle Dinius
b. ______________ __, _____
NOTES: Lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Salesman for Maytag.
9 Samuel Austin Prasse
b. September 1998
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8

Bernadette Mary Prasse

b. March 21, 1960
Oak Park, Illinois
m. August 25, 1984
Timothy Hill
b. ______________ __, _____
9 Madeline Hill
b. March 20, 1987
9 Stephanie Hill
b. April 26, 1989
9 Patrick Hill
b. April 7, 1991
__________

8

Margaret Loretta Prasse

b. February 10, 1962
Oak Park, Illinois
m. ______________ __, 1993
Lowell Davis
b. ______________ __, _____
9 Sarah Davis
b. November 15, 1993
9 Elijah Davis
b. September 12, 1995
9 Jasmine Davis
b. September 30, 1997
__________

8

Michael Lawrence Prasse

b. August 13, 1964
Oak Park, Illinois
m. October 24, 1992
Mary Carol Feldman
b. ______________ __, _____
9 Sidney Ann Prasse
b. January 1, 1994
9 Christen Prasse
b. April 6, 1995
9 Michael Prasse
b. May 8, 1997

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7

Marilyn Meta Prasse

b. February 29, 1924
Chicago, Illinois

m. May 10, 1947
Chicago, Illinois

Joseph Anthony Petaros Horvatin

b. October 28, 1914
St. Louis, Missouri
NOTES: Marilyn graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, Illinois in 1942. She was a soloist in her church choir and a Girl Scout Leader when her girls were young. She was also a sales clerk for Montgomery Ward. Joseph served in WWII and fought in the battle of Guadalcanal on the U.S. Fuller. He entered the Naval Reserves; Illinois Militia as a Boatsman Mate 1st Class, 20th Division, 5th Battalion. He is listed in the 1940 National Guard of the U. S. Naval Militia, State of Illinois roll book. He is the son of Joseph Petoros and Katarina Kopac. On January 14, 1972, Joseph had his last name changed to Horvatin. This information is provided by Theresa Elliott, Marilyn's granddaughter, who is a genealogist (see links page).
8 Marilyn Kathrine Horvatin
b. July 31, 1948
Chicago, Illinois
m. May 22, 1969
West Palm Beach, Florida
Eugene Douglas Arial
b. October 10, 1946
NOTES: Marilyn is a 1966 of Riviera Beach High School, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. She presently does management work.
9 Nancy Kathrine Arial (Mann)
b. August 22, 1969
Ft. Belvoir, Virginia
p. 
William Dias
b. 
NOTES: Nancy's biological father is Fred St. Gelias. Fred was from the Ohio area and his whereabouts is presently unknown. Nancy was adopted by Homer Mann.
10 Lacie Deziray Ashley Dias
b. March 31, 1989
Orlando, Florida
10 Paris Lawrence Woodson Dias
b. January 9, 1994
Lawton Oklahoma
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Son of Nancy Mann
10 Carl Mann
b. May 2, 1991
Orlando, Florida
NOTES: Carl was placed for adoption and presently lives with his adoptive parents in Miami / south  Florida area.
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Nancy (9) married
m. June 24, 1998
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Eric Michael Fugent
b. January 25, 1972
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Marilyn divorced Eugene October 1, 1973
m. December 136, 1973
Presidio of San Francisco, California
Homer Woodson Mann
b. March 4, 1935
Eureka, Kansas
d. December 29, 1997
Salinas, California
NOTES: After dying in a tragic auto accident, Homer wanted his ashes spread over Silverado Canyon in California. That is where he lived when he was a little boy. Delivered newspapers as a youngster and was bitten in the butt by a German Shepard. Aunt Joy told me that he tried to go after a mountain lion so she taught him to shoot the 22 rifle that his father had. Well when their father found out that they were shooting it he sold it so they wouldn't harm themselves. One time he was chasing after a mountain lion cub with a 22 rifle and slid down the mountain and tore up his new blue jeans. When he got home his father told him not to do that again because the mother lion is never far away. He wanted to play football so bad that his father told him no. So, he forged his daddy's name on the form so he could play ball and later broke his foot. He also cooked at Jerry's Cafe in Orange, California as a young man or teenager.  His father also wanted him to go to Art School because dad was a very good artist but he didn't want to do that and later regretted it. He also did some farm work for Aunt Edith's daughter in Santa Ana. Aunt Edith started a business and it was called Birdwell Beach Britches. To this day it is still in operation but the name may be changed.  Aunt Donna also remembers her mother coming to visit one day while her father was at work. Her mother had brought a wheelbarrow with some candy in it and Aunt Donna sat in it and broke it. Donna was about six years old at that time. Her mother then said that she had to go before their daddy came home. She came and left with her sister Hattie May. Woody also was wounded in Vietnam. When he was packing his commanding officer's suitcase a bullet came through the window and zapped him right in his butt. He did not receive the Purple Heart for this that I know of,  but he does have numerous awards from the military including two Vietnam Medals. He was a 24-year veteran of the US Army, retiring in the rank of Sergeant Major. His parents were Homer Mann and Vera Samuels. From the genealogy by Theresa Elliott.
9 Theresa Kathleen Mann
b. September 19, 1975
Presidio of San Francisco, California
NOTES: Teresa is a homemaker, genealogist, author, computer graphics designer, and website designer. She has the distinction of being struck by lightning on August 31, 1998. In May 2000, she joined the Prasse genealogy team, contributing to this online effort.
10 Austin Savoie Mobley
b. May 17, 1996
Orlando, Florida
d. May 19, 1996
Orlando, Florida
NOTES: Austin tragically died of cardiorespiratory failure, Hypoplastic Left Ventricular Syndrome.
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Theresa (9) met
p. 
Orlando, Florida
Allen Robert Burns, Jr.
b. September 5, 1973
Daytona, Florida
10 Michael Robert Burns
b. February 7, 1993
Orlando, Florida
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Theresa (9) married
m. June 15, 1998
Winter Park, Florida
Jerry Lonnie Dean Elliott
b. August 27, 1971
Winter Park, Florida
NOTES: Jerry attended Lyman High School and was in the US Navy from October 1989 through August 1990 at the Orlando Naval Academy. He is currently a delivery merchandiser for Coca Cola Enterprises in Orlando, Florida. Son of Jerry Elliott and Billie Pelham.
10 Bailey Douglas Dean Elliott
b. January 18, 1998
Orlando, Florida
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Marilyn (8) remarried
m. July 27, 1997
Las Vega, Nevada
Robert Ivin O'Neal
b. March 19, 1950
Orlando, Florida
NOTES: Robert owns and operates County Wide Pest Control in Orlando, Florida. He is the son of Robert O'Neal and Betty Jean.
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8 JoLynn Horvatin
b. April 24, 1951
Chicago, Illinois
m. June 7, 1969
Lake Park, Florida
Scott Leroy Hight
b. January __, 1946
NOTES: JoLynn has worked for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for 24 years. Scott travels to Native American pow-wows and deals in trading.
9 Sundance Leroy Hight
b. November 8, 1969
Millageville, Georgia
m. October 16, 1992
Orlando, Florida
Deborah Summers
b. September 9, 1969
NOTES: Sundance is a car salesman for Orlando Dodge. He and Deborah separated in 1998.
10 Dallas James Hight
b. February 15, 1993
Orlando, Florida
10  Summer Rae Hight
b. January 27, 1997
Orlando, Florida
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JoLynn divorced Scott on March 28, 1972
m. May 18, 1988
Orlando, Florida
James Stone
b. March 8, 1950
JoLynn divorced James on August 11, 1993
m. January 1, 2000
Orlando, Florida
Tommy Matthews
b. February 22, 1946
Greenville, Alabama
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8 Jay Joseph Horvatin
b. January 9, 1966
West Palm Beach, Florida
NOTES: Attended Palm Beach Gardens High School, Palm Beach, Florida from 1983 to 1984. Presently a truck driver for Swift, based out of Ocala, Florida.
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7

Elsa Prasse

b. July 13, 1938

m. December 14, 1954
Illinois

Dale Hardin

b. June 27, 1923
d. January 18, 1995
Illinois

8

Lloyd Hardin

b. February 23, 1956
Illinois
m. October 16, 1983
Joanne Graf
b. May 14, 1957
9 Kimberly Hardin
b. February 10, 1985
Melrose Park, Illinois
9 Joseph Hardin 
b. November 28, 1988
Melrose Park, Illinois
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8

Laura Hardin

b. December 12, 1958
m. October 20, 1984
Charles Byun
b. July 5, 1959
Korea
9 Claire Byun
b. July 24, 1990
Crystal Lake, Illinois
NOTES: Adopted child.
9 Parker Byun
b. March 28, 1994
Korea
NOTES: Adopted child.
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8

Mark Hardin

b. November 2, 1960
Illinois
m.
Illinois
Maria Maietta
b. April 1, 1965
Italy
9 Dale Joseph Hardin
b. October 18, 1999
Melrose Park, Illinois
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8

Martha Hardin

b. May 28, 1962
m. May 1, 1982
Robert Prisk
b. September 21, 1957
9 Benjamin Prisk
b. July 3, 1983
Melrose Park, Illinois
9 Jacob Prisk