Marvella May Beenken

Female28 February 1929–26 January 1996

Brief Life History of Marvella May

When Marvella May Beenken was born on 28 February 1929, in Belmont Township, Warren, Iowa, United States, her father, Donald Arnold Beenken Sr., was 27 and her mother, Clara Margaret Holm, was 24. She lived in Belmond, Wright, Iowa, United States for about 10 years. She died on 26 January 1996, in Burke, Gregory, South Dakota, United States, at the age of 66, and was buried in Amsterdam Cemetery, Goodell, Hancock, Iowa, United States.

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Leroy Eugene Mattix
1923–1992
Marvella May Beenken
1929–1996

Sources (4)

  • Marvella M Bunkers in household of Donald Bunkers, "United States Census, 1930"
  • Marvella May Beenken, "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
  • Marvella Mae Beenken Pannhoff, "Find A Grave Index"

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1931

Age 2

The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the national anthem.

1934 · The Grout Museum

Age 5

The museum started as a private collection given to the city by Henry W. Grout. Today it is still a nonprofit educational museum that helps engage students and all people from the surrounding communities.

1947 · The Presidential Succession Act

Age 18

The Presidential Succession Act is an act establishing the presidential line of succession. This was a precursor for the Twenty-fifth Amendment which outlines what is to happen when a President is killed, dies, or is unable to fulfill the responsibilities of President.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard.

North German: variant of Behnken .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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