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     Frances Bearden married Eugene P. Waits before 1947.

     Dorothy Ann Beauregard married Edward Llewellyn Jordan, son of Durward E. Jordan and Edith Gwen Jones, after 1950.

     Susan Beausady married Peter LaVine before 1837.

     Frank E. Beck married Mittie E. Broom(e), daughter of William A. Broom(e) and Nancy Caroline Thornton.¹ He was born on 5 April 1873 at Germany.¹ He died on 19 June 1918 at Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, at age 45.¹

     Oya Idell Beck married Frank Clebriant Tucker, son of Robert Hugh Tucker and Mary Etta Griffith.¹ She was born on 18 July 1895 at Victoria, Victoria County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Frank E. Beck and Mittie E. Broom(e).¹ She died on 18 May 1978 at Clear Lake City, Harris County, Texas, at age 82.¹

     Janet Faith Beine also went by the name of Janie.^1,2 She was born on 20 December 1930 at Negaunee, Marquette County, Michigan.² She married Robert Ackerman on 21 June 1952 at North Dakota.² She married Harvey Demke, son of Fred Demke and Natalia Buchwitz, on 19 February 1994 at Bismark, Burleigh County, North Dakota.^1,2 She died on 19 December 2015 at Bismark, Burleigh County, North Dakota, at age 84.^2,3

Janet Ackerman-Demke

Janet “Janie” Faith Beine Ackerman-Demke passed away on Dec. 19, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with the Rev. Allen Finger officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Family will be greeting guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck, where a prayer service will begin at 7 p.m.

Janie was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Negaunee, Mich., to Elmer and Irene Beine. The family later moved to Ontonagon, Mich., and subsequently to Superior, Wis., where she attended junior and senior high school followed by Superior State College, where she obtained her certificate in education. She met Robert “Bob” W. Ackerman in 1950 while visiting her sister (Betty Banker) in Bismarck; they married June 21, 1952. The couple went on to have four children while residing in the country in Apple Creek Township and remained married for 39 years, until her husband passed away.

Janie volunteered her time and talents with numerous organizations serving her community and practicing her Christian Faith. She and Robert were founders of Burleigh County Horsemasters 4-H, active leaders in 4-H youth camps, Young Life, DeMolay, Rainbow Girls while actively involved with Eastern Star, White Shrine, the Elks, political campaigns, Blood Services, teaching Sunday school, swimming lessons at her home and much more. She also served on the Council for the Aging in Bismarck and volunteered as a fundraiser/liaison for Lutheran Brotherhood serving families in need. She was a true philanthropist with an unceasing energy and desire to help others. Her career activities included teaching in first through eighth grade at Gibbs Township and Menoken School for several years. Later, she became the office manager for Ack’s Radiator Shop; she also worked various jobs throughout her life with her last employment working as the home delivered meals coordinator for the Bismarck Senior Center. Some of her favorite personal activities included painting, baking, working on puzzles, playing pinochle and spending time with family. She especially enjoyed helping with baptisms at Trinity Lutheran Church which she felt was a calling because of a natural love for children instilled in her. She was the recipient of many honors and awards throughout her life for her contributions, including a gubernatorial award for leadership.

Albeit widowed, Janie’s involvement with home delivered meals led to a friendship and successive marriage to Harvey Demke on Feb. 19, 1994. They enjoyed their lives together being involved at church, volunteering with home delivered meals, helping at the Bismarck Baptist Home, traveling, visiting family and friends and playing golf.

Janie is survived by one sister, Vaneta Hankel, Centennial, Colo; and her children, Linda Vannest Christiansen (Lee), Gillette, Wyo., John (Janice) Ackerman, Reno, Nev., Robert W. Ackerman (Eileen Werlinger), Bismarck, and Vaneta Ackerman Winberg, Fort Morgan, Colo. Surviving grandchildren include Kara (Kameron) Knudson, Johnston, Iowa, Justin (Niki) Vannest, Broken Arrow, Okla., Rob (Sandy) Ackerman, Mandan, Melissa (Ryan) Lance, Colorado Springs, Colo., Caitlin, Courtney, Caroline, Christina, Collin and Connor Ackerman, Reno, Nev., Cody (Heather) Winberg, Loveland, Colo., and Malorie Winberg, Omaha, Neb. Great-grandchildren include Jaret, Kailyn, Reese and Kellen Knudson, Breanna Ackerman, Noel Vannest, Taylor Lance, Colton Pawlak and expected great-granddaughter, Harlie Winberg (May 2016); along with extended family members, all of which she loved deeply.

Stepchildren from her marriage to Harvey include Keith (Beth) Demke, Linda (Joe) Dietrich and Curtis Demke, all of Bismarck. Step-great-grandchildren include Sarah (Chris) Fogderud, Brainerd, Minn., Allison Demke, Tacoma, Wash., Derek (Alyssa) Demke, Roscoe, Ill., Katharine (Nathan) Hults, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Joshua, Marcus and Olivia Dietrich, Bismarck; and step-great-grandchildren, Layla and Lily Demke.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Elmer Beine; her brother, Dr. William R. Beine; her sister, Betty Jane Banker; her first husband, Robert W. Ackerman; and her second husband, Harvey Demke.

The family has requested memorials be given to Missouri Valley FOP Foundation (Attn: Cops-N-Kids), P.O. Box 2537, Bismarck, N.D. 58502, or directly to a charity of your choice.

Go to www.parkwayfuneral.com to share memories of Janie and sign the online guest book.²

     Dulie Belcher was born on 24 February 1896 at Logan County, Kentucky.^3,4 She married Robert Leslie Hayes, son of James L. Hayes and Susan Pippin, before 1920. She died on 15 July 1955 at Logan County, Kentucky, at age 59.⁴

     Homer Ray Bell was born on 13 January 1911. He married Edna Christine Dorn, daughter of Melvin Pierce Dorn Sr. and Katherine Witt, on 24 October 1931 at Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas. He died on 13 October 1996 at age 85.

     John Crittenden Bell was born on 5 December 1833 at USA.¹ He married Mary Ellen Milliken, daughter of Hon. George H. Milliken and Adelaide DeSha Buntin, on 11 February 1858 at USA.¹ He died on 17 April 1863 at age 29.¹

     Carl Stone Benedict married Lucy Frances Milliken, daughter of John Harbison Milliken and Katherine Stowers, on 22 August 1931 at Kentucky.¹