Doris Catherine McLaughlin and Arthur E. Karlinger
ARTHUR E. KARLINGER was born May 20, 1916 in Oregon,11764 and died February 3, 1942 in Indonesia.11764
He married DORIS CATHERINE MCLAUGHLIN on March 29, 1941,11765 daughter of CATHERINE THERESA HORNBY and CALEB DIXON MCLAUGHLIN. She was born July 12, 1922 in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California,6330 and died in 2014.4717 She married (2) Conrad John Kersch December 10, 1944 in First Presbyterian Church, Pomona, Los Angeles, California (b. September 9, 1916, Chicago, Cook, Illinois;7377 d. May 16, 2000, Carson City, Nevada).3541
Military Service
Arthur E. Karlinger
- was a US Army Air Force Veteran of World War II; served with the 93rd Heavy Bombardment Squadron of the 19th Group11765
Marriage Announcements and News
News-Review, March 29, 194111765
ARTHUR KARLINGER IS MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA
Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. M. Karlinger of the marriage of their son, Arthur, to Miss Dorris Catherine McLaughlin of Beaumont, California.
Mr. Karlinger is a member of the 93rd heavy bombardment squadron air force, March field, Calif. Recently he returned from West Lynn, Mass., where he completed a special course in the General Electric laboratories.
After April 1 Mr. and Mrs. Karlinger will make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Mr. Karlinger will be transferred from March field.
Newspaper Articles
San Bernardino County Sun, September 14, 19444485
AIR MEDAL PRESENTED AT SERVICE IN CHURCH
(Special Staff Correspondence)
BEAUMONT, Sept. 13—At the Community Presbyterian church Sunday, Mrs. Arthur Karlinger, making her home with her mother, Mrs. W. A. Followell in Cherry Valley, received the Air medal for her husband, killed in Pacific air war. She earlier had received the posthumus award for her husband of the Purple Heart and the Silver star.
Obituaries
Mason Valley News, May 19, 200011762
Conrad J. Kersch
Conrad John Kersch, 84, died May 16, 2000, at Sierra Convalescent Center, Carson City.
A native of Chicago, he was born Sept. 9, 1915, to Conrad J. and Katherine (Sellers) Kersch and had lived in Silver Springs since 1976, coming from Reno, where he had lived for 20 years.
Kersch was a retired electrical technician from the Air Force, serving for 23 years. he received five Air Medals, four Distinguished Service Crosses and a Purple Hear. He served with the French Underground, after being shot down and was honored by the French government for his heroism. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the 303rd Airborne.
Surviving are wife, Doris of Silver Springs; sons, Keith M. of Castle Rock, CO, Kurt W. of Maryland and Kris C. of Yerington; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
No funeral is schedule.
Cremation is under the direction of FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory, Carson City.
A memorial fund is being established with Carson City Animal Services, 3770 Butti Way, 89701.
Reno Gazette Journal, November 12, 20144717
Doris C. Kersch
Born Inglewood, Los Angeles, California to Caleb Dixon McLaughlin and Catherine Theresa Hornby. At the age of 10 she caught diphtheria from a daughter of a sidekick actor on a Hollywood set and received the very first inoculation available in the US. Her Aunt, Nelly, opera singer for the Hollywood Bowl taught her singing. She loved entertaining and performing in plays. Doris could sing "Summertime" from the play, Porky and Bess, accapella in a crowded noisy pizza parlor, which would result in silence and a standing ovation. She entertained on stage throughout Northern Nevada and in the Sacramento area. Her family participated in Soap Box Derby that led to 9 kids' cars being built in a small single car garage. She fed this group with one can of tuna and good old Wonder Bread. A lot of these kids credited this activity with steering them on the rightpath in their lives. She was always there supporting her children and ended up secretary for Boy Scouts, Treasurer for the boat club, and Nationally qualified AAU swimming timer. She helped out at Kersch's Donut Factory on Main Street in Yerington waiting on customers during Kris' illness and construction of his home. She and her husband took turns driving Kris to pick up donut supplies because of a heavy workload in that business. In her seventies she went to college where she was first in her Real Estate class and out shined the young wipper snappers in computer class. One of these kids made a snide remark about old people, so she showed him up being in the top of the class.
She was proceeded in death by her Husband of over 56 years, Conrad J Kersch Msgt USAF retired.
She is survived by her sons, Keith (Chemical Engineer who helped send our astronauts to the Moon); Kurt (USN, Submarine Captain retired); and Kris (lst LT USAF ret and co-owner of Kersch's Donut Factory); their wives respectfully, Gloria, Jeannette, and Gloria (co-owner of Kersch's); granddaughters, Wendy, Karen, Tara, Annette, and Yolanda; grandsons, Billy, Arnel, and Kasey.
She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
There was a private memorial gathering by family and friends at Kasey's and DeeDee's home. Her ashes will be laid with herhusband in the wilderness he loved so much.
Memorial donations in Doris' memory can be given to your favorite arts and children organizations and/or Veteran organizations.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| April 22, 1930337 | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California |
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| July 11, 19402703 | Beaumont, Riverside, California |
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