John Franklin “Johnnie” LOWELL

1906 - 1989  (82 years)

• Name	John Franklin “Johnnie” LOWELL
  Born	1 Mar 1906	Minnehaha Co., South Dakota, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	19 Jan 1989	Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
  Buried	St. Michael Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
  Notes	Baptismal name was: Johann Eduard Carl Lowell, baptised on June 3, 1906 at Zion Lutheran Church, Hartford, SD. Real Estate transaction: in Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 02 Feb 1928, Thu. “Maud O. Lohr and husband to John F. Lowell lat 10, block 68, Meredith’s Second addition.” In Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 21 Apr 1943, Wed.: Warranty Deeds: John F. Lowell and wife to Marguerite Dinsmore, lot 10, block 68, Meredith’s Second addition.” “Applications for Building Permits: Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 24 Apr 1932, Sun: John F. Lowell, siding house and garage, $100, west side of Williams avenue between Brookings and Bailey streets. Real Estate Transfers, Friday, May 1 in Argus Leader 04 May 1942, Mon. Warranty Deeds: John F. Lowell and wife to Thomas J. and Mary E. Gerry, lots 3 and 4, block 63, Meredith’s Second addition; $450.” South Dakota Marriages: Date of Marriage: March 5, 1935 Name: John F. Lowell Residence: Sioux Falls, S.D. Minnehaha Age:29 Name: Florence Feyder Residence: Sioux Falls, S.D. Minnehaha Age: 29 Clergyman: Rev. P. C. Conway, Clergyman Wedding Announcement: Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 05 Mar 1935, Tue "Feyder-Lowell Wedding Takes Place Today "The marriage of Miss Florence Feyder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Feyder, 901 North Spring ave., to John F. Lowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lowell, 1201 North Lincoln ave., was solemnized at St. Joseph's Cathedral Rectory at 9 o'clock this morning. Rev. P. C. Conway officiating. Miss Ethel Feyder was attendant to her sister and Charles Lowell acted as best man for his brother. For her marriage, the bride was dressed in a three piece boucle suit of Berneice blue, with small brimmed hat of the same shade. Her shoes and gloves harmonized. She wore a shoulder bouquet of orchids. The bridesmaid wore a navy blue silk suit, with all accessories matching. Her flowers, in shoulder bouquet, were of gardenias. After a wedding breakfast at the bride's home, Mr. and Mrs. Feyder left for short motor trip to Nebraska and Iowa. They are to live at 1201 North Williams St." U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Name: John Franklin Lowell Gender: Male Race: White Age: 34 Birth Date: 1 Mar 1906 Birth Place: Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Minnehaha County Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940 Employer: John Morrell Co. Height: 5’6” Weight: 185 lbs. Name of Person who will always know your address: Mrs. Florence Augusta Lowell Relationship of that person: Wife Address of that person: 1201 N. Williams, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., So. Dak. South Dakota Death Index: Name: John F. Lowell Certificate No. 10864 Death Day: 24 Death Month: Mar Death Year: 1908 County: Minnehaha SSDI: #503-01-0649, b. 1 Mar 1906, d. 19 Jan 1989. Issued SD (before 1951). Res: 57105, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, SD. Obituary, Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 22 Jan 1989: “John Lowell: “John F. Lowell, 82, of 2316 S. Cliff Ave., died Thursday in McKennan Hospital. “He was born March 1, 1906 in rural Hartford. He moved to Sioux Falls and was graduated from Washington High School. “He married Florence Feider on March 5, 1935, in Sioux Falls. He was a flower designer for a Sioux Falls florist. Then the couple moved to a farm in rural Hartford. They returned to Sioux Falls in 1978. “Survivors include his wife; two brothers: George and Charles, both of Sioux Falls; and several nieces and nephews. “Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery. “Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Memorials are requested to the American Lung Association.”
  Person ID	I265	Lowell&Block
  Last Modified	23 Aug 2021

  
  

  Father	John Russell LOWELL,   b. 16 Apr 1869, Ostrander, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 5 Dec 1956, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Freda Marie Wilhelmine VOLSCH,   b. 27 Oct 1877, Karenz, Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany ,   d. 13 May 1953, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA  (Age 75 years)
  Married	12 Dec 1900	Hartford, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
  Photos » Slide Show		Lowell, John R. and Freda Volsch Lowell. Family. Sitting on the side porch at 1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Picture taken about 1911. L. to R.: George J. Lowell, oldest son of John R. and Freda; Viola Furbush Lowell, John's mother; John Franklin Lowell, John R. and Freda's middle child; John R. Lowell; Charles Lowell, John R. and Freda's youngest child; and Freda Volsch Lowell.
  		Lowell, John R. and male members of his family. August 1936. L. to R.: George J. Lowell; Allen Jones, hired man for Minnie Lowell McCartney; Charles Lowell; John Harvey Lowell, sitting on Charles' shoulders; John Franklin Lowell, in car; G. James Lowell.
  		Lowell, John R. and bride, Freda Volsch Lowell. Wedding portrait. John and Freda married on 12 Dec 1900, in Hartford, South Dakota.
  		Lowell, John R. and Freda Volsch Lowell 50th Anniversary photograph. Taken December 1950. John and Freda were wed on 12 Dec 1900 in Hartford, South Dakota.
  		Lowell, John R. and bride, Freda Volsch Lowell. Wedding portrait. John and Freda were married on 12 Dec 1900 in Hartford, South Dakota.
  		Lowell, John R. and Freda Volsch Lowell. Children. L. to R.: John Franklin, Charles, and George J. Lowell
  		Lowell, John Russell, with wife Freda Volsch Lowell, oldest son George John, and grandchildren John Harvey and G. James Lowell. August 1934 L. to R. (adults): Freda, George John, John Russell L. to R. (children): John Harvey and G. James.
  		Lowell, John Russell, wife Freda, grandson G. James, son George J., and grandson John H. (sitting on father's lap) On vacation August 1934 in the Black Hills. Specific locale unknown.
  Histories		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
  Albums		1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota (9)
  Family ID	F86	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Florence Augusta FEYDER,   b. 10 Mar 1905, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 27 May 2001, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA  (Age 96 years)
  Married	5 Mar 1935	Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
  Photos » Slide Show		Lowell Family. Christmas 1959(?) Part 2. The extended Lowell family at 1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Part 2. L. to R.: John Lowell, Flora Luker, Roger Lowell, Alice Lowell, Florence Lowell, Linda Lowell, Hazel Lowell (barely visible at right).
  		Lowell Family. Christmas 1959(?) Part 1. The extended Lowell family at 1201 N. Lincoln Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. L. to R.: Harold D. Nelson, Gudrun Nelson, Myra Lowell, Gert Lowell, Charles Lowell, George Lowell, John Lowell, Flora Luker.
  		Lowell, John Franklin and wife Florence Feyder Lowell. Taken in 1975 at the 50th wedding anniversary reception for George and Hazel Lowell.
  Headstones		Lowell, John "Johnnie or Jack" and Florence Feyder Lowell
  Last Modified	27 Sep 2021
  Family ID	F91	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1 Mar 1906 - Minnehaha Co., South Dakota, USA Married - 5 Mar 1935 - Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA Died - 19 Jan 1989 - Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA Buried - - St. Michael Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos

  Lowell, George John and younger brother, John Franklin Lowell.

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		Land Records. Family Farms in Wall Lake Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 195? Farms for Clifford Miller, John Franklin Lowell, and Flora Luker displayed. Township map publication data: Official County Plat Book and Rural Directory of Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Published by Forde Printing, Inc., Mankato, Minnesota. [195?]
  		Land Records. Family Farms in Wall Lake Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, after 1960. Farms for Clifford Miller and John Franklin displayed. Township map publication data not available.
  		Land Records. Location of Family Farms in Wall Lake Township, South Dakota, Using Current Street Names This 1950s Wall Lake Township Plat Map has been annotated with the street and highway names that were in use as of 2014, to assist in identifying the location of the Lowell, Luker, McCartney, Miller, and Volsch family farms.

  
  

  Recordings » Slide Show		Country Life Revisited: Part 08: Recording A driving tour of southeastern South Dakota in August 1987. Contents include: a) more snow stories; b) location of the school house where Grandma and Grandpa attended as children; c) heading to the Lowell farms; d) Uncle Jack's farm; d) John Fairfield Lowell's homestead; e) double rainbow.
  		Country Life Revisited: Part 11: Recording A driving tour of southeastern South Dakota in August 1987. Contents include: a) illegal still at Ellis Corner; b) various businesses along 12th street; c) Uncle Jack's unwillingness to drive after moving to town; d) West Sioux Falls reunion; e) returning to Grandma and Grandpa Lowell's home.
  		Summers on the Farm: Recording Recollections of G. James Lowell about the summers that he and his brother, John, spent out on the farms of their uncles.

  
  

  Albums

  John Franklin Lowell Farm (2)