FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin
3rd of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin & Frieda Lois Jones
Born: Oct 23, 1923, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Died: Aug 29, 2014 (age 90), Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon
Cremated: ashes given to family
Education: attended Oregon State College, Kappa Kappa Alpha sorority
Occupation: Secretary, marketing/proofing manuals for Hewlett Packard
Avocation: Painter, all mediums
Married (1): Jun 4, 1946, George Anthony Sertic, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Divorced: Jan 16, 1961, George Anthony Sertic, Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon
Two children: Stephanie Anne Sertic, Stephen Michael Sertic
Married (2): Jun 1961, Marue Challoner Carroll, Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada
Divorced: 1965, Marue Challoner Carroll
No children
Married (3): Oct 3, 1969, John Edmund “Jack” Tuttle, San Diego, San Diego Co., California
Divorced: Nov 7, 1971, John Edmund “Jack” Tuttle, San Deigo, San Diego Co., California
m1. George Anthony Sertic
Only child of Paul A. Sertic & Siena Marta “Martha” Mazar
Born: Apr 6, 1922, Sisson (Mount Shasta), Siskiyou Co., California
Died: Apr 24, 1975 (age 53), Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon; prostate cancer
Cremated: Ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean
Military: WWII, Air Force
Occupation: Cattle rancher, logger
Avocation: Big game hunter, fisherman
Education: Oregon State College (forestry)
Played varsity college basketball for Oregon State and semi-pro basketball
Married (1): Jun 4, 1946, Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Divorced: Spring of 1961, Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon
Two children: Stephanie Anne Sertic, Stephen Michael Sertic
Married (2): Nov 28, 1969, Laisle Elan Button, Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada
Jun 5, 1976, Laisle Elan (Button) Sertic married Gary Lee Pocholec, Lane Co., Oregon
Jun 21, 1996, Laisle Elan Button married Roger Earl Willis, Lane Co., Oregon
m2. Marue Challoner Carroll
1st of 3 children of Marue Alfred Carroll & Edythe Maria Challoner
Born: Aug 15, 1909, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
Died: Dec 3, 1973 (age 64), Henderson, Clark Co., Nevada
Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada
Occupation: Fur farmer
Married (1): Aug 10, 1932, Ruth Mary Meyer, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., Wisconsin
Divorced: 1937, Ruth Mary Meyer, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., Wisconsin
Two children: Susan G. Meyer, Barbara A. Meyer (both used mother’s maiden name)
Married (2): Dec 27, 1938, Helen Mildred Staffeld, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa
Divorced: unkn, Helen Mildred Staffeld
One child: Patricia Carroll
Married (3): May 5, 1951, Cora Ann Krueger, Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada
Divorced: Feb 28, 1961, Cora Ann Krueger, Lane Co., Oregon
Married (4): Jun 1961, Marcella Joan “Jo” (Chamberlin) Sertic, Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada
Divorced: 1965, Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin
No children
m3. John Edmund “Jack” Tuttle
Son of Lewis Edmund Tuttle & Gussie May Henning
Born: Feb 23, 1918, Willows, Glenn Co., California
Died: Mar 1, 1992 (age 84), San Diego, San Diego Co., California; cancer
Buried: Willows Cemetery in Willows, Glenn Co., California
Military: WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, U.S. Navy Captain, career retired (30+ years)
Occupation: Worked for San Diego Courthouse in San Diego Co., California
Married (1): Anna Maria “Ann Marie” Jackson (married out of the country)
Divorced: Jun 1967, Anna Maria “Ann Marie” Jackson, San Diego, San Diego Co., California
Five children: Teresa Tuttle, Patrica Tuttle, Joan Tuttle, Martha Tuttle, John Tuttle
Married (2): Oct 3, 1969, Marcella Joan “Jo” (Chamberlin) Sertic, San Diego, San Diego Co., California
Divorced: Nov 7, 1971, Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, San Deigo, San Diego Co., California
Married (3): June unkn (mentioned in Jack’s obituary)
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Timeline and Records
Four children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin & Frieda Lois Jones:
1. Mary Hope “Hope” Chamberlin
1917 – 1974
2. Willard Joseph Chamberlin, Jr.
1920 – 1988
3. Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin
1923 – 2014
4. Roy Morgan Chamberlin
1926 – 1999
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Apr 6, 1922: Birth of George Anthony Sertic, the only child of Paul A. Sertic & Siena Marta “Martha” Mazar, in Sisson (name later changed to Mount Shasta), Siskiyou Co., California
Note: George’s parents emigrated from Croatia
Apr 6, 1922: California Birth Index:
Name: George A Sertic
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1922
Gender: Male
Mother’s Maiden Name: Mozar
Birth County: Siskiyou
Oct 23, 1923: Birth of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, 3rd of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Sr. & Frieda Lois Jones, in Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Apr 7, 1930: Federal Census for North Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon:
Chamberlin, Willard J: head, age 39, married at 26, born Texas, father born New York, mother born West Virginia, forest etymologist at State College, Veteran WWI
Frieda L: wife, age 36, married at 28, born Oregon, father born Oregon, mother born Oregon
Mary H: daughter, age 12, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Willard J: son, age 9, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Marcella J: daughter, age 7, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Roy M: son, age 3, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Apr 12, 1930: Federal Census for Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon:
Name: George Sertic
Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 8
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Veneta, Lane, Oregon, USA
Dwelling Number: 163
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father’s Birthplace: Yugoslavia
Mother’s Birthplace: Yugoslavia
Household Members: Age, Relationship
Paul Sertic: Age 39, Head
Martha Sertic: Age 33 Wife
George Sertic: Age 8, Son
Gregory Rosandich: Age 21, Employee
Apr 6, 1940: Federal Census for Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon:
Name: George A Sertic
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Veneta, Lane, Oregon
Street: Bolton Road
Father’s Birthplace: Yugoslavia
Mother’s Birthplace: Yugoslavia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Income Other Sources: Yes
Native Language: English
Social Security Number: Yes
Usual Occupation: Laborer
Usual Industry: Sawmill
Usual Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Household Members: Age, Relationship
Paul Sertic: Age 49, Head
Martha Sertic: Age 42, Wife
George A Sertic: Age 18, Son
Michiel Buncich: Age 20, Lodger
Apr 25, 1940: Federal Census for North Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon:
Name: Willard J Chamberlin
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: North Corvallis, Benton, Oregon
Map of Home in 1940: North Corvallis, Benton, Oregon
Street: Grant Street Road
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: North Corvallis, Benton, Oregon
Residence in 1935: North Corvallis
Occupation: Forest Entomologist
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 6000
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Willard J Chamberlin: age 50, Head, born Texas
Frieda Chamberlin: age 46, Wife, born Oregon
Marcella J Chamberlin: age 16, Daughter, born Oregon
Roy M Chamberlin: age 13, Son, born Oregon
Apr 27, 1941: Roy with his father Joe Chamberlin and sister Marcella:
WWII: May 1941: Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Chamberlin, the father of Marcella, is recalled up to the military with the rank of Major and is stationed in charge of a training film preparation unit at Lowry Field in Denver, Colorado
1941: Marcella Joan Chamberlin, Corvallis High School Yearbook, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon:
Name: Marcella Joannie Chamberlin
Estimated Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1925
Yearbook Date: 1941
School: Corvallis High School
School Location: Corvallis, Oregon
1941: George Sertic, Oregon State College Basketball Team (#34), Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon:
Feb 1942: Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Chamberlin reports for duty at Sheppard Field in Texas, where he directed technical training at the Army Air Forces Technical School
1942: Marcelle Joan “Jo” Chamberlin (age 19), Wichita Falls, Texas:
Jun 30, 1942: WWII Draft Card record:
Name: George A Sertic
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1922
Birth Place: Mount Shasta, California, USA
Residence Place: Veneta, Lane, Oregon, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Oregon, USA
Employer: Self Employed
Weight: 185
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 2
Next of Kin: Paul Sertic
Household Members: Name Relationship
George A Sertic Self (Head)
1945: George Anthony Sertic:
Jan 9, 1945: Oregon State College Athletic Archives:
Johnny Moore defending versus Washington, January 9, 1945. “Bob Jorgensen, star of the University of Washington’s 48-45 win over Oregon State on January 5th, has control of the leather casaba while stocky Johnny Moore almost encircles him with his arms. Huskies center Don McMillan (#3) dashes down-floor to receive the ball, with George Sertic (#34) of Oregon in pursuit.”
Jun 4, 1946: Marriage of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin & George Anthony Sertic, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Jun 4, 1946: Oregon Marriage Record:
Name: George Anthony Sertie (Sertic)
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Birth Date: abt 1922
Marriage Date: 4 Jun 1946
Marriage Place: Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, USA
Certificate Number: 5811
File Number: 44933
Spouse: Marcella Joan Chamberlin
Jun 6, 1946: George & Marcella Sertic, honeymoon:
Jun 8, 1946: Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Eugene Oregon (pg 3):
Jul 5, 1946: Return of Marriage Certificate for George Sertic & Marcella Chamberlin:
1946: Marcella “Jo” (Chamberlin) Sertic:
1958: Photo of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin & Frieda Lois (Jones) Chamberlin, the parents of Marcella “Jo” (Chamberlin) Sertic:
Jan 16, 1961: Divorce of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin & George Anthony Sertic, in Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon
Note: Marcella and George were the parents of two children
Jan 16, 1961: Oregon Divorce Record:
Name: George A Sertic
Gender: Male
Race: White
Divorce Age: 38
Birth Date: 1923
Marriage Date: 4 Jun 1946
Marriage Place: Corvallis, Oregon
Divorce Date: 16 Jan 1961
Divorce Place: Lane, Oregon, USA
Spouse: Marcella J Sertic
Gender: Female
Race: White
Divorce Age: 37
Birth Date: 1924
Docket Number: 172
Jun 1961: Marriage of Marcella Joan “Jo” (Chamberlin) Sertic & Marue Challoner Carroll, her 2nd marriage, his 4th, in Las Vegas, Nevada
1965: Divorce of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin & Marue Challoner Carroll
Oct 3, 1969: Marriage of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin & John Edmund “Jack” Tuttle, her 3rd marriage, his 2nd, in San Diego, San Diego Co., California
Oct 3, 1969: California Marriage Index:
Name: Marcella J Chamberlin
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1924
Age: 45
Marriage Date: 3 Oct 1969
Marriage Place: San Diego City, California, USA
Spouse Name: John E Tuttle
Spouse Age: 51
Oct 3, 1969: California Marriage Index:
Name: Marcella J Sertic
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1924
Age: 45
Marriage Date: 3 Oct 1969
Marriage Place: San Diego City, California, USA
Spouse Name: John E Tuttle
Spouse Age: 51
Nov 7, 1971: Divorce of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin & John Edmund “Jack” Tuttle, in San Deigo, San Diego Co., California
Nov 7, 1971: California Divorce record:
Name: Marcella J Chamberlin
Spouse Name: John E Tuttle
Location: San Diego City
Date: Nov 1971
Dec 10, 1971: Death of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin (age 82), the father of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, in Lakeside, San Diego Co., California; of emphysema and arthritis
Dec 3, 1973: Death of Marue Challoner Carroll (age 64), the 2nd husband of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, in Henderson, in Clark Co., Nevada
Mar 11, 1974: Death of Mary Hope “Hope” (Chamberlin) Corso, the sister of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin and the 1st of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Sr. & Frieda Lois Jones, in Washington, District of Columbia; of lung cancer
Apr 24, 1975: Death of George Anthony Sertic (age 53), the 1st husband of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, in Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon; prostate cancer. George was cremated, his ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean
Apr 24, 1975: Oregon Death Index:
Name: George A Sertic
Age: 53
Birth Date: Apr 1922
Death Date: 24 Apr 1975
Death Place: Lane
Spouse: Laisle
Apr 24, 1975: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Death Record:
Name: George A Sertic
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1922
Death Date: 24 Apr 1975
Enlistment Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date: 8 Sep 1942
Discharge Date: 18 Jun 1943
Sep 7, 1983: Death of Frieda Lois (Jones) Chamberlin (age 89), the mother of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin, in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado; old age, bad heart valve
Jun 29, 1988: Death of Willard Joseph Chamberlin, Jr. (age 68), the brother of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin and the 2nd of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Sr. & Frieda Lois Jones, in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona; of lung & esophageal cancer
As I Was Told:
Willard Jr. repeatedly ran away from home as a teenager. He liked his vodka & orange juice and cigarettes, was a funny and fabulous storyteller, was patriotic, and always saw the better part of life; his sister Jo inherited the RV he lived in, his small checking account, his machete, and his extensive collection of Jim Beam bottles. Joe spent a great deal of time in his later years in Mexico.
Mar 1, 1992: Death of John Edmund “Jack” Tuttle (age 84), the 3rd husband of Marcella Joan “Jo” (Chamberlin) Tuttle, in San Diego, San Diego Co., California; cancer. Jack is buried in the Willows Cemetery in Willows, Glenn Co., California.
Mar 1, 1992: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
Name: John Edmund Tuttle
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1918
Death Date: 1 Mar 1992
Cause of Death: Natural
Enlistment Branch: N
Enlistment Date: 1 Jul 1940
Discharge Date: 30 Jun 1965
Mar 1, 1992: U.S. Social Security Index:
Name: John Edmund Tuttle
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1918
Birth Place: Willows, California
Death Date: 1 Mar 1992
Father: Lewis E Tuttle
Mother: Gussie M Henning
Notes May 1937: Name listed as JOHN EDMUND TUTTLE; 10 Mar 1992: Name listed as JOHN E TUTTLE
Mar 1992: San Diego newspaper obit, San Diego, San Diego Co., California:
Aug 11, 1999: Death of Roy Morgan Chamberlin (age 73), the brother of Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin and the 4th of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Sr. & Frieda Lois Jones, in Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon; asbestoses, lung cancer
Aug 29, 2014: Death of Marcella Joan “Jo” (Chamberlin) Tuttle (age 90), the 3rd of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin & Frieda Lois Jones, in Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon; of oral cancer and complications from surgery. Jo was cremated and her ashes given to her family.
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