Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Marita Lorraine ‘Rita’ Findley


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Marita Lorraine ‘Rita’ Findley and 24 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Marita Lorraine ‘Rita’ Findley,1 born 6 February 1918 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, the daughter of Raymond Hanson Findley and Bertha B. Bridenbaugh;1, 2, 3, 4 died 11 October 2003 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota.1, 2, 4 Rita married, 23 December 1936, Joseph Gazlay Fisk3, 4 (born 14 July 1915 in Michigan, the son of Joseph Landon Fisk and Alleine Emily Stutesman;3, 5, 6, 7 Joseph died 17 June 19885). Rita is buried in Memorial Park South, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota.1

Rita was born, raised, and educated in Omaha, Nebraska. She married Joseph G. Fisk in 1936, and they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1954. After Joseph died in 1988, Rita lived in San Diego, California, and she moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1999. Rita was a seamstress.4


Children of Marita Lorraine ‘Rita’ Findley and Joseph Gazlay Fisk:

+2i. James Landon Fisk, born 3 December 1937 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died 28 October 2000 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. Married Karen Winters.
+3ii. Carolyn Jean Fisk, born 14 December 1943 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died 5 January 2019 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Married Gary William Sondreal.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Memorial Park South, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Marita Lorraine “Rita” Findley Fisk, born: 6 February 1918 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died: 11 October 2003 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fisk, Marita; no. 527-60-6083; born 6 Feb. 1918; died 11 Oct. 2003; last residence: Grand Forks, Grand Forks [County], North Dakota.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Enumeration District 94-7, Sheet No. 13A, family of Joseph Fisk (24, Ohio, timekeeper, steam railway); wife Marita Fisk (22, Nebraska); son James Fisk (2, Nebraska).
  4. Obituary, Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota; available at Google News. 14 October 2003, Marita L. ‘Rita’ Fisk, died 11 October 2003. The obituary provides brief biographical details, and the names of her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fisk, Joseph; no. 702-09-9818; born 14 Jul. 1915; died 17 June 1988; last residence: Phoenix, Maricopa [County], Arizona.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti City, Enumeration District 167, Sheet No. 6A, family of Joseph Fisk (28, Michigan, clerk, railroad office); wife Alleine Fisk (28, Ohio); son Joseph G. Fisk (4 6/12, Michigan); son Robert Fisk (2 7/12, Ohio); border Charlotte McDowell (18, Pennsylvania, clerk, railroad office).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Missouri, St. Louis County, Webster Groves City, Enumeration District 95-71, Sheet No. 8A, family of Joseph L. Fisk (38, Michigan, [unreadable occupation], steam railway, first married age 22); wife Alleine S. Fisk (38, Ohio, first married age 22); son Joseph G. Fisk (14, Ohio); son Robert C. Fisk (12, Ohio); mother Inez G. Fisk (66, New York, widow).
Second Generation
2. James Landon Fisk2 (Marita ‘Rita’1), born 3 December 1937 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska;1, 2, 3 died 28 October 2000 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.1, 3 James married, in San Diego, San Diego County, California, Karen Winters3 (born September 1943, parents not determined4).

James was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and he moved to Phoenix with his family. He was a graduate of Arizona State University, majoring in architecture. Afterward, he moved to San Diego, California, and worked in the city planning office for 20 years. He later was a partner in a land-use consulting business in area around San Diego, retiring in 1993.3


Children of James Landon Fisk and Karen Winters:

+4i. Michael S. Fisk, born 25 November 1960. Married Peggy Warner.
 5ii. Steve T. Fisk, born 23 March 1966.4

3. Carolyn Jean Fisk2 (Marita ‘Rita’1), born 14 December 1943 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska;4, 5 died 5 January 2019 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota.5 Carolyn married, 20 May 1977 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, Gary William Sondreal5 (born April 1952, parents not determined4).

Children of Carolyn Jean Fisk and Gary William Sondreal:

+6i. Shelley Jo Sondreal, born 3 July 1964. Married (1) Maynard Troy Laidley Married (2) Robert John Drahovzal.
+7ii. Cynthia Anne Sondreal, born 1 September 1974. Married Dustin James Stuber.
+8iii. Gary William Sondreal, Jr., born 8 January 1980. Married (1) Nicole Lynn ‘Nicky’ Bendorf Married (2) Terra Lee Corpron.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fisk, James L., no. 506-42-8344; born 3 December 1937; died 28 October 2000; last residence: San Diego, California.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Enumeration District 94-7, Sheet No. 13A, family of Joseph Fisk (24, Ohio, timekeeper, steam railway); wife Marita Fisk (22, Nebraska); son James Fisk (2, Nebraska).
  3. Obituary, Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota; available at Google News. 1 November 2000, James Landon Fisk, died 28 October 2000 in San Diego, California. The obituary provides brief biographical details, and the names of his parents, wife, sons and their wives, and sister.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Obituary, Amundson Funeral Home (website: amundsonfuneralhome.com), Carolyn Jean Sondreal, died: 5 January 2019 in Grand Forks, North Dakota; born: 14 December 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, brother, husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousin, and nephew.
Third Generation
4. Michael S. Fisk3 (James,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born 25 November 1960.1 Michael married Peggy Warner (born 27 August 1962, parents not determined1).

Children of Michael S. Fisk and Peggy Warner:

 9i. Nicole B. ‘Nikki’ Fisk, born 3 February 1990.1
 10ii. Shawna Fisk.

6. Shelley Jo Sondreal3 (Carolyn,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born 3 July 1964.1 Shelley married, first, 3 March 1984 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Maynard Troy Laidley2 (born 5 October 1962, parents not determined1). Shelley married, second, 26 June 1993 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Robert John Drahovzal3 (born 31 March 1966, parents not determined1).

Children of Shelley Jo Sondreal and Maynard Troy Laidley:

+11i. Alecia R. Laidley, born 26 August 1984. Married Philip Allen Sapa.
+12ii. Ashley Laidley, born 23 April 1986. Married Brandan Phillip Steffan.
+13iii. Eric Troy Laidley, born 14 March 1989. Married Katie Lynn Williams.

7. Cynthia Anne Sondreal3 (Carolyn,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born 1 September 1974.1 Cynthia married, 13 November 2004 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Dustin James Stuber4 (born 26 July 1979, parents not determined1).

Children of Cynthia Anne Sondreal and Dustin James Stuber:

 14i. Owen Stuber.
 15ii. Holly Stuber.
 16iii. Joslyn Stuber.
 17iv. Westin Stuber.

8. Gary William Sondreal, Jr.3 (Carolyn,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born 8 January 1980.1 Gary married, first, 11 May 2002 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Nicole Lynn ‘Nicky’ Bendorf5 (born 12 June 1982, parents not determined1). Gary married, second, 21 October 2017 in Meade County, South Dakota, Terra Lee Corpron1, 6 (born October 1982, the daughter of Terrance Lee Corpron and Renee Annette Pritchett1).

Children of Gary William Sondreal, Jr. and Nicole Lynn ‘Nicky’ Bendorf:

+18i. Madyson Mae ‘Maddy’ Bendorf, born July 1999. Married Israel Jeremiah Ruiz.
 19ii. Immagin Nicole Sondreal, born 5 November 2004.
 20iii. Olivia Lynn Sondreal, born xxxx.

Child of Gary William Sondreal, Jr. and Terra Lee Corpron:

 21i. Donovan Joseph Sondreal, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Maynard Troy Laidley, age 21, and Shelley Jo Sondreal, age 19; married on 3 March 1984 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  3. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Robert John Dravovzal, age 27, and Shelley Jo Sondral, age 28; married on 26 June 1993 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  4. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Dustin James Stuber, age 25, and Cynthia Anne Sondreal, age 26; married on 13 November 2004 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  5. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Gary William Sondreal, age 22, and Nicole Lynn Bendorf, age 19; married on 11 May 2002 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  6. South Dakota, U.S., Marriages, 1905-2018 (available at ancestry.com), Gary Sondreal and Terra Teets, married in 2017 in Meade County, South Dakota.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
11. Alecia R. Laidley4 (Shelley,3 Carolyn,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born 26 August 1984.1 Alecia married, 27 April 2012 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Philip Allen Sapa (born 25 October 1979, the son of Curtis F. Sapa and Lorri Darlene Winkler1).

Child of Alecia R. Laidley and Philip Allen Sapa:

 22i. Kylee Sapa, born xxxx.

12. Ashley Laidley4 (Shelley,3 Carolyn,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born 23 April 1986.1 Ashley married, 6 December 2019, Brandan Phillip Steffan1 (born 28 July 1991, parents not determined1).

Child of Ashley Laidley and Brandan Phillip Steffan:

 23i. Kason Phillip Steffan, born xxxx.

13. Eric Troy Laidley4 (Shelley,3 Carolyn,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born 14 March 1989.1 Eric married, 18 August 2012 in Cass County, North Dakota, Katie Lynn Williams2 (born 31 March 1988, parents not determined1).

Children of Eric Troy Laidley and Katie Lynn Williams:

 24i. Mya Laidley, born xxxx.
 25ii. Connor Laidley, born xxxx.

18. Madyson Mae ‘Maddy’ Bendorf4 (Gary,3 Carolyn,2 Marita ‘Rita’1), born July 1999.1 Maddy married, 5 December 2022 in Cass County, North Dakota, Israel Jeremiah Ruiz3 (born ca. 2003, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Eric Troy Laidley, age 23, and Katie Lynn Williams, age 24; married on 18 August 2012 in Cass County, North Dakota.
  3. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Israel Jeremiah Ruiz, age 19, and Madyson Mae Bendorf, age 23; married on 5 December 2022 in Cass County, North Dakota.