We have had some queries in both Wood and Portage Counties about adoptions and orphans, and as we found answers, decided there was a need for this new page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/history/adopt/adopt.html It is NOT restricted to Wood and Portage, but rather statewide resources... as sometimes the county did not have the facilities. If you have anything to contribute to help researchers looking for adoptions and orphans, please let me know. Thanks. R/S MAK __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10472 Surname: BAHRKE, BROWNING, BUTEK, HAEGLE, GILMAN, LaSAGE, LEWIS, VINCENT, WETZEL ------------------------- Ruth C LEWIS Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 12, Thursday March 22, 2001, Page 4 Ruth LEWIS, 1914 - 2001 Ruth C LEWIS, age 87, died Friday March 9, 2001 at Bethel Center in Arpin. Funeral services were Saturday at Hansen Funeral Chapel. Rev Richard HERMANN officiated, William ALLEN was soloist and Maldon PLANK, organist. Burial was in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville. She was born January 7, 1914, in Buleau, ND, the daughter of Louis and Belle (nee VINCENT) WETZEL. She graduated from Gilman High School, attended Taylor County Normal School and vocational school in Milwaukee. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She taught grades one through eight at area country schools in Aurora Center, Stetsonville, Pleasant Hill, Chili, Rine Circle, Cozy Corners and the Sunbeam School in the Town of Lynn. She further taught at Loyal and Pittsville Public Schools where she was a sixth grade English and Social Studies teacher, retiring in 1975. She was married to John B. LEWIS on October 30, 1942, at St Andrew's Catholic Church Rectory in Gilman. Mr LEWIS died June 6, 1973. Mrs LEWIS was a former member of St Joachim's Catholic church in Pittsville and a member of the Royal Neighbors. Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Jerome Carl) LEWIS in Eau Claire and Erin (Robert) LaSAGE in Marshfield; one son, Andrew (Mary) LEWIS of Sand Springs, OK; and three sisters, Lucille (Leonard) BUTEK of GILMAN, Alice HEAGLE of Menomonie and Gertrude BAHRKE of Milwaukee. In addition to her husband, Mrs LEWIS was pre-deceased by her parents; two brothers, Francis WETZEL and Raymond WETZEL; and one sister, Gladys BROWNING. Memorials may be designated to Marshfield Medical Foundation for Alzheimer's Research. Hansen Funeral Home assisted the family. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10471 Surname: BOEHM, COURNOYER, HILGART, JOCH, MARTIN, MOH, SCHARA, SMITH, WISCHULKE ------------------------- Naomi COURNOYER Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 12, Thursday March 22, 2001, Page 4 Naomi COURNOYER, 1931 - 2001 Naomi Mae COURNOYER, age 69, of Marshfield, died Saturday March 17, 2001 at the House of the Dove where she had resided since March 9th. Funeral services were Tuesday at St Joachim's Catholic church, Pittsville. Rev James BENZMILLER officiated, Lana Whitrock was organist and Mrs COURNOYER's daughter, Mary, was vocalist. Burial was in St. Joachim's cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers were Mark COURNOYER, Ben COURNOYER, Justin BOEHM, Brad BOEHM, Chris JOCH, Travis SCHARA, Ryan COURNOYER and Chad COURNOYER. Honorary pallbearer was Pat JOCH. She was born December 13, 1931 in Milwaukee to Carl and Emily Clara (nee SMITH) MOH. Naomi was raised by her aunt and uncle, Helen and Walter WISCHULKE, since her childhood. She was educuated in Granton area schools until the eighth grade. She married Dennis F. COURNOYER at St Michael's catholic church, Hewitt. Following their marriage, Naomi became employed at Jimmie's Cafe in Marshfield where she worked for 39 years. She later worked at Casa Loma and then at Melody Gardens until her illness prevented her from further employment. Naomi loved listening to polka music and playing cards with family and friends, dancing, baking and cooking, and being with her family. In 1998 Naomi was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award for the Respite Center. She also did volunteer work for the Hospice Care Unit and the House of the Dove. She was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic church and the parish Council of Catholic Women. Survivors include her children, Richard (Marilyn) COURNOYER of Rudolph, Ronald (Joanne) COURNOYER of Pittsville, Nancy (George) JOCH of Stratford, David (Judy) COURNOYER of Arpin, Mary COURNOYER and Bonnie BOEHM, both of Wisconsin Rapids, Cindy (Scott) SCHARA of Seymour, Vickie (James) HILGART of Auburndale, Steve COURNOYER and Jackie COURNOYER, both of Pittsville, 26 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many friends. Anna MARTIN was a special friend of Naomi's. She was predeceased by her husband on Sep 29, 1992; by a son, Robert, on June 1, 1961; and by her parents. In lieu of flowers, the Cournoyer family will designate a memorial at a later date. Rembs/Kundinger Funeral Home assisted the family. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10470 Surname: BOSSELAIT, BUNDE, EVANS, HALE, HESER, JORDAN, KWIATKOWSKI, MORAN, RUSSELL, WOOD, ZIMMERMAN ------------------------- Valdon V EVANS Obit printe in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Valdon V. EVANS, 1935 - 2001 Valdon V EVANS, 65, Wisconsin Rapids, died Monday February 26, 2001 in the emergency room at St Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were held Thursday March 1, 2001 at the United Church of Christ in Pittsville with Rev Nancy CARR officiating. Val was born Nov 18, 1935, in Camp Douglas to Van and Vila (HESER) EVANS. He was educated in Tomah and graduated from Tomah High School in 1953. Val married Beverly BUNDE in December 1955 in Decorah, Iowa. After marriage they lived in Milwaukee, Warrens and Lancaster; where he worked for Wisconsin Gas Company for 12 years. In 1975 he established Evans Cranberry Company LLC of City Point. He was a producer for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Val married Dorene ZIMMERMAN RUSSELL on September 13, 1977 at the United Church of Christ in Pittsville and they continued to operate the marsh until the present time. Val was an active member of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, presently serving on their board of directors, also served as past county president and recently resigned as chairman of membership. He was also a member of the Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association, the Heart of Wisconsin Sportsmans Club, Wisconsin Rapids and a member of Christ Lutheran church, Marshfield. Val is survived by his wife, Dorene EVANS of Wisconsin Rapids; one son Tony EVANS of Milwaukee; one daughter, Brenda (Rodney) HALE of Wisconsin Rapids; three stepdaughters, Cathy (David) BOSSELAIT of Stevens Point, Martene (Dan) KWIATKOWSKI of Stevens Point and Janet (Peter) MORAN of Madison; his mother, Vila EVANS of Tomah; ten grandchildren; four brothers, Verland (Pauline) EVANS of Viroqua, Vernon "Whitie" (Linda) EVANS of Tomah, Victor (Marlea) EVANS of Camp Douglas, and Vance EVANS of Poplar Grove, IL; and one sister, Vergene JORDAN of McAllister, Oklahoma. Val was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly, on on December 17, 1986; his father; and one son, Michael in 1978. Memorials have been designated to the Lawton Center in Marshfield for cancer research. Buchanan Funeral Home, Pittsville, handled arrangements. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10469 Surname: BRYANT, FOX, MARTEN, MINOR, PFLANZER, RUCKER ------------------------- Erma P MINOR Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Erma P MINOR, 1906 - 2001 Erma P MINOR, 94, formerly of Pittsville, died Monday February 26, 2001 at the Bethel Living Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 2nd at the United Church of Christ, Pittsville, with Rev Nancy CARR officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville. Erma was born Nov 25, 1906 in Centerville, Iowa to Loren Pearl and Senia Daisy (BRYANT) RUCKER. She was educuated at Centerville and Cary Bluff School when Erma came to the town of Cary with her parents. Before marriage she was employed as a housekeeper in Rockford, IL. Erma was married to Paul William MINOR January 11, 1930 in Rockford, IL. After marriage they returned to farm in the Town of Cary. They moved to the Town of Wood in 1938. In 1951 they moved to Wisconsin Rapids. Erma was manager of the children's department at Heilman's Clothing Store for many years. Following the death of her husband, Paul, on May 4 1973, Erma moved to Pittsville. She had resided at the Bethel Center for the past 10 1/2 years. Erma was a member of the United Church of Christ and its women's fellowship and the Cary Ladies Aid. She is survived by two daughters, Lille Bell (Francis) MARTEN of Pittsville and Shirley (Roger) FOX of Hewitt; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Vera PFLANZER and two brothers, Ray and Glenn. Buchanan Funeral Home, Pittsville, assisted the family with arrangements. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10468 Surname: EGENHOFF, EK, RAHM, SANDE, SCHOOLER, YORK ------------------------- Lloyd Gustof RAHM Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Lloyd Gustof RAHM, 1929 - 2001 Lloyd Gustof RAHM, 71, of Yuma, AZ and formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, died Monday February 19th, 2001 at Yuma Regional Medical Center. The family will gather for a memorial service at a later date. Mr RAHM was born March 12, 1929, near Ferndale, WA where he lived with his parents Einar and Vera (EK) RAHM, and his brother Einar until he joined the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. On November 22, 1951 he married Helen V. YORK in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1963 Lloyd moved his young family to Wisconsin where he worked as a salesman, truck driver and bus driver. In the 1970's he was active in the Mid-American Singers. he enjoyed camping and boating, and travelled extensively throughout the U. S. and Canada. Mr. RAHM retired to Yuma, AZ in 1989. Survivors include his second wife, Betty (EGENHOFF) RAHM of Yuma; a brother, Einar RAHM of Ferndale, Washington; two daughters, Claudia (Landen) SCHOOLER of Carlisle, Iowa and Marti (Thor) SANDE of Marshfield; two sons, Craig (Karen) RAHM of Stevens Point and Brett (Jennifer) RAHM of Pittsville; and 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Helen (April 7, 1990). Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

thanks for posting Valdon Evans obituary. much appreciated. Diana Heser Morse ----- Original Message ----- From: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> To: <WIWOOD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 1:32 PM Subject: [WIWOOD] EVANS (Valdon V) 1935 - 2001 > Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10470 > > Surname: BOSSELAIT, BUNDE, EVANS, HALE, HESER, JORDAN, KWIATKOWSKI, MORAN, > RUSSELL, WOOD, ZIMMERMAN > ------------------------- > > Valdon V EVANS Obit printe in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, > Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 > > Valdon V. EVANS, 1935 - 2001 > > Valdon V EVANS, 65, Wisconsin Rapids, died Monday February 26, 2001 in > the emergency room at St Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. > > Funeral services were held Thursday March 1, 2001 at the United Church > of Christ in Pittsville with Rev Nancy CARR officiating. > > Val was born Nov 18, 1935, in Camp Douglas to Van and Vila (HESER) EVANS. > He was educated in Tomah and graduated from Tomah High School in 1953. > Val married Beverly BUNDE in December 1955 in Decorah, Iowa. After marriage > they lived in Milwaukee, Warrens and Lancaster; where he worked for Wisconsin > Gas Company for 12 years. In 1975 he established Evans Cranberry Company > LLC of City Point. He was a producer for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. > > Val married Dorene ZIMMERMAN RUSSELL on September 13, 1977 at the United > Church of Christ in Pittsville and they continued to operate the marsh > until the present time. Val was an active member of the Wisconsin Farm > Bureau, presently serving on their board of directors, also served as past > county president and recently resigned as chairman of membership. He was > also a member of the Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association, the Heart > of Wisconsin Sportsmans Club, Wisconsin Rapids and a member of Christ Lutheran > church, Marshfield. > > Val is survived by his wife, Dorene EVANS of Wisconsin Rapids; one son > Tony EVANS of Milwaukee; one daughter, Brenda (Rodney) HALE of Wisconsin > Rapids; three stepdaughters, Cathy (David) BOSSELAIT of Stevens Point, > Martene (Dan) KWIATKOWSKI of Stevens Point and Janet (Peter) MORAN of Madison; > his mother, Vila EVANS of Tomah; ten grandchildren; four brothers, Verland > (Pauline) EVANS of Viroqua, Vernon "Whitie" (Linda) EVANS of Tomah, Victor > (Marlea) EVANS of Camp Douglas, and Vance EVANS of Poplar Grove, IL; and > one sister, Vergene JORDAN of McAllister, Oklahoma. > > Val was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly, on on December 17, > 1986; his father; and one son, Michael in 1978. Memorials have been designated > to the Lawton Center in Marshfield for cancer research. Buchanan Funeral > Home, Pittsville, handled arrangements. > > Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy > Member, Association of Professional Genealogists > > > Link: Golden Rule Genealogy > URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm> > > > ==== WIWOOD Mailing List ==== > Have you seen the Heart of Wisconsin Genealogical Society Pages??? They > are linked on the Wood County WI Site at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/> > WIWOOD-L Listowner: Marcia Ann KUEHL <makkuehl@yahoo.com> >

Does anyone have access tot he 1850 census for Waukesha County, WI? I am looking for John Whitney who is on that census, could someone please tell me who is listed in his household with him? All help would be greatly appreciated. Janet Whitney Duffield

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10467 Surname: LILLGE, NELSON, SIMMONS, THOMPSON, WEBER ------------------------- Frederick J THOMPSON Obit printed in The Stratford Journal, Friday, Jun 30, 1933 Frederick J THOMPSON, age 80, passed away yesterday, afternoon, June 29, at 5:45, following an attack of asthma. Mr and Mrs Fred LILLGE, the latter a daughter of the deceased, were taking him to St Joseph’s hospital at Marshfield for treatment and when they arrived at the intersection of highway 97 and county trunk B, Mr THOMPSON passed away in the car. Mr. Thompson was born at Caldonia, MN, December 15, 1852. On Nov 15, 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Susan Mary SIMMONS of South Byron at Fond du Lac. The couple later moved to Stevens Point where Mr THOMPSON continued his occupation, railroading. Later moving to Milladore. Thirty-two years ago the THOMPSONs came to Stratford, Mrs THOMPSON passing away seventeen years later. For the past fourteen years Mr THOMPSON has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fred LILLGE. Mr THOMPSON is survived by six children as follows: Mrs Andrew WEBER of Stratford, Edward THOMPSON of Eden, Mrs Fred Lillge of Stratford, Fred THOMPSON Jr of Marshfield, Mrs Elmer NELSON of Wausau and Herbert THOMPSON of Superior. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the Fred LILLGE home and 2:30 o’clock at Zion’s Lutheran church, Rev. T. E. Diemer will officiate. Burial will be made in the family lot in the Reformed church cemetery.

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10466 Surname: SIMMONS, THOMPSON ------------------------- Susan M SIMMONS Obit printed in The Stratford Journal, Friday, April 26, 1918 MRS. FREDRICK THOMSON Susan M. SIMMONS was born in Fond du Lac county, WI, Nov 15, 1863, and died at her home in Stratford, WI. April 18, 1918, age 54 years, 6 months and 3 days. She was married to Fredrick J THOMSON on her 19th birthday (1882) and soon after moved to Stevens Pont where they lived for many years and then came to Stratford, where they have since lived. To them were born three girls and three boys. Mrs THOMSAON was confined to her bed for about three weeks. Her sickness caused her much distress, having heart trouble, nothing seemed to relieve her only temporarily. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and this organization did her honor by their presence as a body at the funeral. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Saturday at 10 o’clock a.m. where she held her membership for some years. A large concourse of friends were present. There remains a husband, six children, one Edwin, who is in France standing by the colors, and two brothers and one sister, who mourn her loss.

Drats and rats, I just posted all the obits to the wrong board, so you will see them again, posted to the correct board... SORRY about that... I guess I was still sleeping when I put these up... DRATS AND RATS... Standing by the colors is a reference to serving his county, as it was 1918, it was WWI and he was sent to France, probably with the WI Regiment... This should be easy to check on a WWI WI roster... R/S MAK --- WIWOOD-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

A big thank you to Joan M Benner who donated an article "The Mills of St Point" which is at PortageCoWI Archives under Biographies: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/portage/p-bio.htm Also, the new look that WoodCoWI Archives got last month, is now at PortageCoWI Archives... I have been told it makes searching the archives faster... so, I hope so... Check it out at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/portage/portage.htm R/S MAK __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Yes, Carla. That means that he was a soldier and serving his country. Fawn ----- Original Message ----- From: Carla Bodette <cbodette@wi.rr.com> To: <WIWOOD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [WIWOOD] My Simmons/Thompson Line | There remains a husband, six children, one Edwin, who is in France standing | by the colors, and two brothers and one sister, who mourn her loss. | | | What does the phrase "standing by the colors" mean? Does it have something | to do with being a soldier? | | Curious. | | Carla | | | ----- Original Message ----- | From: Patti Laessig <anaquea@dwave.net> | To: <WIWOOD-L@rootsweb.com> | Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 11:32 PM | Subject: [WIWOOD] My Simmons/Thompson Line | | | > Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum | > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Wood/10899 | > | > Surname: SIMMONS, THOMPSON | > ------------------------- | > | > OBITUARY | > THE STRATFORD JOURNAL | > Friday, April 26, 1918 | > | > MRS. FREDRICK THOMSON | | snip, snip........... | | | | | ==== WIWOOD Mailing List ==== | Have you seen the Heart of Wisconsin Genealogical Society Pages??? They | are linked on the Wood County WI Site at: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/> | WIWOOD-L Listowner: Marcia Ann KUEHL <makkuehl@yahoo.com> | |

There remains a husband, six children, one Edwin, who is in France standing by the colors, and two brothers and one sister, who mourn her loss. What does the phrase "standing by the colors" mean? Does it have something to do with being a soldier? Curious. Carla ----- Original Message ----- From: Patti Laessig <anaquea@dwave.net> To: <WIWOOD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 11:32 PM Subject: [WIWOOD] My Simmons/Thompson Line > Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Wood/10899 > > Surname: SIMMONS, THOMPSON > ------------------------- > > OBITUARY > THE STRATFORD JOURNAL > Friday, April 26, 1918 > > MRS. FREDRICK THOMSON snip, snip...........

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10465 Surname: ALGREM, ASPINWALL, BERRY, DeMOTT, FOLK, FOSMOEN, KLEMP, PLATSON, WALKER, WILKE, WOFF, WOLFF ------------------------- Ruth Anna WOLFF Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Ruth Anna WOLFF , 1919 - 2001 Ruth Anna (KLEMP) WOLFF, 81, formerly of Janesville, died Sunday Feb 18, 2001 at Cedar Crest Health Care Center surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Fort Atkinson on June 1, 1919, the daughter of Lynn and Stella (WALKER) ASPINWALL and had been a Janesville resident over 57 years. She married Howard KLEMP on Jan 10, 1940 in Fort Atkinson and he preceded her in death on Aug 9, 1976. Ruth remarried on July 28, 1979, to James WOLFF, Sr, at St William's Catholic Church. Ruth is survived by her four children, Judy (Norman) FOSMOEN and Karen (Don) WILKE, both of Janesville, Sheri (James) WOLFF of Appleton and Kathy (Don) PLATSON of Janesville; nine step-children, James (Sheri) WOLFF of Appleton, Jeanette FOLK of Janesville, Carol (Paul) ALGREM of Green Bay, June (Jack) BERRY of Janesville, William WOLFF of Eau Claire, Donald (Debbie) WOLFF of Janesville, Richard WOLFF of Millston, Arlene (Joe) DeMOTT of Milwaukee, and Marian WOLFF of Stoughton, 32 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Earl. The funeral was held Wednesday Feb 21st at St William Catholic church with Rev Del KLINK officiating, and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10464 Surname: BOEHM, CROTTEAU, FERK, HUBER, LaBRIE, LIEBENSTEIN, McCONNEL, SMITH, WIPFLI ------------------------- Eva CROTTEAU Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Eva CROTTEAU, 1907 - 2001 Eva CROTTEAU, 93, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, died Saturday, Jan 13, 2001, at St Anthony's Hospital, St Petersburg. The funeral was held January 20, 2001 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic church, Wisconsin Rapids, with Rev Dennis LYNCH officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Eva was born June 13, 1907, in Adell, Sheboygan County, to fred and Mary LIEBENSTEIN. She graduated from Pittsville High School, Wood County Normal School, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and University of Minnesota. Eva taught nine years in Wood, Adams and Vilas counties before marrying Leo J. CROTTEAU in 1939. After her husband's death, she worked in the office of Fischer's Dairy until 1971. In Wisconsin Rapids, Eva was a charter member of St Mary's parish, a member of the Women's Club, the Home and School Association and the church choir. Eva also belonged to the Secular Franciscans, CDA Court St Ann and the Wood County Historical Society, where she served as docent for several years. She was a Girl Scout leader and a counselor at Camp Sacajawea. Eva retired to St Petersburg in 1984, joining St Mary's church and St Anthony's Franciscans. She also volunteered at St. Anthony's Hospital for many years. During recent years she wrote her family history, completing an illustrated brochure on her maternal grandparents. Survivors include two sons, Gerald of Mount Clemens, MI and John of Ann Arbor, MI; two daughters, Dr Janet LaBRIE of Janesville and Teresa BOEHM of Temple Terrace, FL; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen WIPFLI of Port Edwards. She was pre-deceased by three sisters (Edith McCONNELL, Corinne SMITH and Dorothy HUBER) and three brothers (Harold FERK, David FERK and Eugene FERK). Ritchay Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, handled arrangements. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10463 Surname: KJELLSTROM, KNUTH, KRONSTEDT, PAPER, RINGER, SCHULZ, WORLUND ------------------------- Ellen E KRONSTEDT Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Ellen E. KRONSTEDT, 1905 - 2001 Ellen E KRONSTEDT, 95, formerly of Vesper, died Friday morning, Feb 23, 2001, at Family Heritage Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Services were Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran church in Sigel. Rev Blaine NISKANEN officiated and burial was in Forest Hill cemetery in Wisconsin Rapids. Mrs KRONSTEDT was born Sep 7, 1905 in the Town of Sigel, to Simon and Maria (KJELLSTROM) WORLUND. She married Verner KRONSTEDT Nov 28, 1936, at St John's Lutheran Church in the Town of Sigel. He died on Dec 31, 1958. Mrs KRONSTEDT graduated from Wood County Normal and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a bachelor of science degree. She was a teacher in Wood County for 33 years and taught special education in Arpin and Auburndale. She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran church and its ladies aid. She served as clerk of Vesper for 28 years. She also was active in the Vesper Library for many years, and was a longtime member and secrtary of the Vesper Senior Citizens club. Her special hobbies were quilting, needle work, writing poetry and helping others. Survivors include two sisters, Bertha PAPE and Ann RINGER, both of Wisconsin Rapids, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; parents; four sisters, Edith SCHULZ, Dagmar KNUTH, Evelyn WORLUND and Anna WORLUND; and two brothers, Ernest WORLUND and Leonard WORLUND. Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, was in charge of arrangements. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10462 Surname: DeBYL, KELNHOFER, MALESKI, PETTER, POTTER, ROBL ------------------------- Rosella DeBYL Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Rosella DeBYL, 1915 - 2001 Rosella E DeBYL, 85, of Vesper, died Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. Services were Saturday at St James Catholic church, Vesper, with Rev James Benzmiller officiating. Interment was in St James Catholic church cemetery. Mrs DeBYL was born in Rozellville on December 30, 1915, to Michael and Katherine (nee KELNHOFER) ROBL. She married Merlin DeBYL, Sr., on Jan 8, 1944, in Vesper. He died on June 23, 1999. She was a homemaker and artist, and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mary DeBYL of Vesper and Sandra DeBYL (Rick POTTER) of Nekoosa; two sons, Merlin (Diana) DeBYL of Stevens Point and Donald (Debra) DeBYL of Wisconsin Rapids; three grandchildren, Lisa (Ken) PETTER, Alisha DeBYL and Brian (Kelly) DeBYL; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Matthew PETTER; and one sister, Loretta (Leo) MALESKI of Wisconsin Rapids. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, five brothers and three sisters. Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, was in charge of arrangements. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10461 Surname: BRANDT, FOXWORTH, HASENOHRL, OLSZEWSKI, SNYDER, STASHEK, YOUNK ------------------------- Wilhelmine STASHEK Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Wilhelmine STASHEK, 1906 - 2001 Wilhelmine A. "Wilma" STASHEK, 94, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, died Sunday, Feb 11, 2001, at the Bethel Center in Arpin where she had resided since November 25, 1994. Funeral services were Wednesday February 14 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic church in Milladore, and Rev. John A. Wisneski officiated. Burial was in St Wenceslaus cemetery. Wilma was born November 6, 1906, in the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, to Frank and Catherine (nee YOUNK) SNYDER. She married Cyril G. STASHEK Nov 28, 1935 in Algoma. Wilma was a 1926 graduate of the Green Bay Business College, a 1930 graduate of the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music and a 1931 graduate of the Algoma Teacher's Training School. She also attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She had been employed as a bookkeeper at badger Craton Company in Milwaukee and had taught rural schools throughout Wisconsin. She had lived in the Wisconsin Rapids area for 45 years. She had been employed at the Wood County Department of Social Services and retired in 1971 as bookkeeper at Bull's Eye Credit Union in Wisconsin Rapids. In the mid 1930's she directed community plays in Marshfield. She moved to Marshfield in 1987. She had served as president of St. Lawrence Parish Council of Catholic Women, Wisconsin Rapids, and had been active in 4-H groups and various other organizations. Surviving are her daughters, Marilyn (Douglas) BRANDT of Pittsville and their children, Mary (Mary) BRANDT and Kevin (and his fiancee Rebecca OLSZEWSKI) BRANDT and Kathleen (Donald) HASENOHRL of Pittsville and their children, Dena (Ben) FOXWORTH, Charles HASENOHRL and Donald (Theresa) HASENOHRL. She is further survived by three great-granddaughters and by the wonderful family staff at Bethel Living Center. She was pre-deceased by her husband on October 27, 1974; and her parents and twin brothers, Clarence and Frank SNYDER. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co WI Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/10460 Surname: BROCKMAN, ELLIE, HEISER, KISSINGER, KNUTESON, WALLNER, WALLOCH, WINCH ------------------------- Alfred KISSINNGER Obit printed from the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 9, Thursday March 1, 2001, Page 5 Alfred KISSINGER, 1914 - 2001 Alfred J KISSINGER, 86, of Vesper, died Friday, February 16th, 2001 at St Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Funeral services were Tuesday at St. James Catholic church in Vesper with Rev James Benzmiller officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery in Altdorf. Alfred was born August 2, 1914, in the Town of Sigel to Alvin and Viola (nee WINCH) KISSINGER. He married Louise BROCKMAN on Sep 12, 1935 at St Joseph's Catholic church in Altdorf. Alfred worked at Consolidated Papers, Inc. for ten years from 1936 to 1946. He then became a milk hauler in the area for the next 39 years, retiring in 1986. Alfred's love of music involved him in a number of local polka bands. Survivors include his wife, Louise; children, Yvonne (Gene) ELLIE of Wisconsin Rapids, Donna (Henry Sr.) TAMBORNINO of Sturtevant, Janet (Marvin) WALLOCH of Wisconsin Rapids, Susanne (Robert Sr.) WALLNER of Baton Rouge, LA, Everett (Kristine) KISSINGER of Petersburg, Alaska, Mary (Gary) MITCHEL of Marshfield, William (Kay) KISSINGER of Sobieske, Willard (Sue) KISSINGER of Clancy, MT, Rebecca (Ralph) HEISER of Baraboo and Jeffrey (Beth) KISSINGER of Vesper; his sister, Velma (Howard) KNUTESON of Vesper; 37 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Alfred; and two grandchildren. Ritchay Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, was in charge of arrangements. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member Association of Professional Genealogists Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>