Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/315 Surname: BERRY, CHARBONEAU, CHARIES, CHASE, CLEVELAND, FULLER, RATELLE ------------------------- Joseph RATELLE Obit taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XXXVII Number 22, 31 May 1894, Page 1 Joseph RATELLE, 1828-1894 Death of Joseph RATELLE After a short illness Mr. Joseph RATELLE died at his residence in Centralia, Friday May 25th of quick consumption, the results of an attack of la Grippe. Mr RATELLE was an old resident of Centralia, highly respected and a hard worker. He had reached the ripe age of sixty-five years. He was born in St Jacque, Canada, November 29th, 1828. He was married to Miss Josephine CHARIES July 25th, 1854 who survives him. He leaves beside his wife seven children who are all living, Mrs Steave CLEVELAND, of Stevens Point; Mrs W E FULLER and Mrs L A CHARBONEAU, of Milwaukee; Mrs A D BERRY of Wausau, Mrs G A CHASE, of Rhinelander; Mr C O RATELLE of Babcock and Mr C A RATELLE, of Centralia. He came to the state of Wisconsin in 1860 and settled in Wood Co. The funeral service took place Monday morning at the Catholic church. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/314 Surname: DUGAR, LEWIS ------------------------- A B DUGAR Obit taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XXXVII Number 21, Thursday 24 May 1894, Page 1 Death of A B DUGAR Mr A B DUGAR, a former resident of this city, and soldier from this place during the Civil war, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Celeste LEWIS in Minneapolis, MN, May 7th. Mr DUGAR had been sick a long time, his malady being cancer of the throat. He had recently came from his home in Ellendale, ND, to visit his children in Minneapolis for a last time, and died while there at the age of 71 years. Mrs DUGAR will hereafter make her home in Minneapolis where all of her children, George, Frank and Mrs LEWIS are located. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/313 Surname: BENNEDICT, BIRON, BUBLOZ, THOMPSON, ZENIER ------------------------- George ZENIER Sr Obit taken from the Wood County Reporter, Thursday May 29, 1890 George ZENIER, Sr., 1815-1890 The uncertainty of death is vividly taught us in the passing away of Mr George ZENIER Wednesday morning. He retired Tuesday evening after planning his next day's work without a complaint as to any pain or unusual feeling. Wednesday morning, at about five o'clock, his wife awoke and found her husband had been dead several hours. Mr ZENIER had died as he always lived, at peace with all mankind. Mr George ZENIER was born in Metz, France, April 14, 1815 and came to this country when a young man, in 1839. He settled at New Orleans where he remained 14 years. He then moved to this city where he was married to Mrs Louise BUBLOZ in 1853. This union was blessed with three children, two boys and one daughter, all of whom survive him, George, Alex and Mrs Emma BENNEDICT. He also leaves his helpmeet and three step-children, two daughters and one son: Helen THOMPSON, who preceded him in death several years ago; Mrs Harriet BIRON, of Merrill, and Charley BUBLOZ, who resides near Plainfield, WI. Mr ZENIER was a kind and affectionate husband; an indulgent and devoted father; a kind neighbor and a good citizen with whom it was always a pleasure to meet. He was a man of good habits, industrious and sensitive to a fault. The funeral services will take place at the Opera House Saturday afternoon. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/312 Surname: BUTLER, HOLT, McCOOG, WOLF ------------------------- Mrs Susan McCOOG Obit taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume 49 Number 51, Thursday 08 Nov 1906, Page 4 Susan McCOOG, 1838-1906 Mrs Susan McCOOG, of Plainfield and formerly a well-known resident of this city, died at Plainfield Tuesday morning from heart disease. Mrs McCOOG was 68 years old at the time of her death, and the news will cause a great deal of sadness among her many friends in this city. Her husband died in this city about three years ago, and since which time, deceased has lived in the village of Plainfield. The funeral was held in this city from SS Peter & Paul Catholic church, Fr HUGENROTH officiating at the services. The remains were brought to this city by carriage and interment was made in Calvary cemetery. She is survived by five children: Henry and Charles McCOOG, and Mesdames Mary HOLT and Kate BUTLER, of Plainfield; and Anna WOLF, of Bancroft. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/311 Surname: ARPIN, COLBURN, LINDSLEY, TAYLOR, YOUNGMAN ------------------------- T A TAYLOR Obit taken from the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Monday, August 21, 1961, Page 11 T A TAYLOR 1866-1961 Word has been received here of the death at Long Beach (Los Angeles Co), CA of T. A. "Tom" TAYLOR, 94, a former Wisconsin Rapids resident who has long been prominent in business and civic life of this community. The date of his death and the time and plcae of funeral services were not stated in the communication from a member of his family. Mr TAYLOR was born at Menasha on Nov 15, 1866 and came here as a young man, about 1890, and engaged in the insuramce business over a span of some fifty years. Prior to his opening his own agency, he had been employed in the insurance department of First National Bank. After retiring from the insurance field, he served Consolidated Water, Power and Paper Company for several years as an agent in land acquisitions. He moved to California about 15 years ago. During residence here he was a member of the First Congregational Church, Elks Lodge and Masonic Order. At the time of his death he was considered to be one of the oldest Shriners and Knights Templar in the world. He was instrumental in construction of the Witter Vocational School. Recognized as an authority on local history, Mr TAYLOR was commissioned by the City Council in 1934 to compile a pictorial history of Wisconsin Rapids. This large volume of photos and additional volume of accompanying text were placed in the T B Scott Public Library, where they are still available to persons interested in historic research. Mr TAYLOR is survived by two daughters, Mrs Helen LINDSLEY, Corona Del Ray, CA and Mrs Jane YOUNGMAN, Omaha, NE; three grandsons, William COLBURN, Laurence ARPIN and Webb ARPIN, and three other grandchildren. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/310 Surname: BELLARS, BRUSH, CLARK, KINZLE, LARSON, PHILLIPPI, RAMAGE, SCHWERSINSKE, VERGSVIK, WALDHERR ------------------------- Henry Robert PHILLIPPI taken from the Pittsville Record, Vol 91 Number 38, Thursday Sept 28, 2000, Page 5 Henry Robert PHILLIPPI, 1919-2000 Henry Robert PHILLIPPI, 81, formerly of Pittsville, died Friday September 22, 2000 at the home of his daughter, Bonnie WALDHERR, of Plover. Funeral services were held at 11am Monday at St John's Lutheran church in Pittsville with the Rev T P BRADTKE officiating. Music was provided by organist Mary Sherwood and soloist Donna Lilly. Pallbearers were Eric and Allen BRUSH, Mark, James and Gerald PHILLIPPI, and James RAMAGE. Burial was in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville. The family was assisted by Buchanan Funeral Home, Pittsville. Henry was born April 6, 1919 in Elmo, Grant Co, to Henry and Caroline (KINTZLE) PHILLIPPI. He was educuated in Pittsville and married Mabel SCHWERSINSKE April 20, 1950 at St John's Lutheran Church, Pittsville. He served in the US Army in WWII, and was then employed at Consolidated Papers for 31 years, retiring in 1981. He also operated a dairy farm in the Town of Wood, retiring from farming in 1980. They resided in the Town of Dexter from 1985-94. After the death of his wife, Mabel, on March 19, 1994, he made his home with his daughter in Plover. Henry was a member of St John's Lutheran Church, Papermakers Union, and was an avid Packer fan. He is survived by one daughter, Bonnie (Randy) WALDHERR of Plover; three grandchildren, Allen (Cora) BRUSH of Rockford, IL, Eric BRUSH of Rockford and Charlotte (William) BELLARS of Rockford; five great-grandchildren; three sisters; Ethel RAMAGE of Antioch, IL, and Carol (James) LARSON of Pittsville; four brothers, Carl (Helen) PHILLIPPI of Pittsville, Robert (Donna) PHILLIPPI of West Allis, Ray (Carol) PHILLIPPI of Pittsville, and Donald PHILLIPPI of Marshfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; two brothers, Edmund and Walter; one sister, Elsie VERGSVIK; and one granddaughter, Betty Jean. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/309 Surname: NASON ------------------------- Mrs S L NASON Obit taken from the Wood County Reporter, 22 June 1876 Death of Mrs S L NASON, 1837-1876 The news of the sudden demise of Mrs NASON, wife of Solomon L, Nasonville, was received in our city last Monday. The fact that Mrs NASON had been enjoying excellent health up to four days prior to her decease, makes the intelligence of her sudden death more apalling. Mrs S L (Melissa R) NASON was born 10 April 1837 in St. Lawrence Co, NY, and had lived in Wisconsin since 1861. She died 07 June 1876, making her 39 years, 1 month and 17 days old at the time of her death. Her disease is supposed to have been a derangement of the brain by inflammatory rheumatism. She leaves a family of five children, two boys and three girls, the eldest eleven years, the youngest a babe of fifteen months. In the community where she has resided for several years, she had come to be loved for her many excellent qualities of heart and mind. The needy and weary ones of this world ever found in her a sympathizing friend whose helping hands were extended in the alleviation of their wants or sufferings. She has gone Home but her memory will be green for years in the circle of friends who loved her as a sister. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/307 Surname: CIRKEL ------------------------- W F CIRKEL taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XXXVI, Number 21, Thursday May 25, 1893, Page 1 Surname: CIRKEL The many friend sin this city of W F CIRKEL were pained to hear that he had been found dead in his room at cadott, Wednesday morning. His death was caused by coal gas generated from a coal stove. About nine o'clock that morning, the woman who takes care of his room went as usual to do the moorning work, but seeing that he was still in bed went away leaving the door open. About ten o'clock Mr ROBERTS, who had some business to transact with Mr CIRKEL went to his room and attempted to wake him, but was surprised to find him rigid in death. The stove from which the gas escaped was in a sitting room adjoining the bedroom, with no doors between. Mr CIRKEL was aware of the stove's condition on at least one occasion, when a gentlemen friend spent the night with him and in the morning was deathly sick from the effects of the gas which escaped from the stove. This incident did not seem to alarm Mr CIRKEL, for he told his friends several times that the gas had no effect on him and that he was used to it. Mr CIRKEL was a very popular man and was well-known throughout the northern part of the state, and had hosts of friends in this city who will grieve over his sad death. He was a hard worker and successful in all of his business undertakings. William F CIRKEL was born in Appleton, WI, Nov 14, 1857, and a graduate of Lawrence University. In 1885 he was elected to the Assembly from Outagamie Co and in 1892 was a delegate to the democratic State Convention from Chippewa Co, WI. He was also a presidential elector on the Democratic ticket in 1892. He served two terms as mayor of the City of Seymour and moved to Cadott suring the year 1887, where he established a plant for the manufacture of staves, heading, etc. The deceased leaves a father and mother who reside in Minneapolis, two brothers who live in Boyd and one in TN. A sister also survives him. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed yet, according to the Chippewa Herald. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor 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/306 Surname: ABRAHAMSEN, THOMPSON, ZENIER ------------------------- Lewis THOMPSON taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XXXIV Number 25, June 18, 1891, Page 1 Lewis THOMPSON 1837-1891 >From the Grand Forks Herald, an account of the death of Mr. Lewis THOMPSON, of Buxton, who was formerly of this city. The funeral service of Hon Lewis THOMPSON, who died at his home at Buxton on Friday last, was held at the Lutheran church of Buxton on Sabbath afternoon. Reverend PHILLIPS of Cummings and Reverend Oftendahl of Buxton conducting the service in both American and Scandinavian langauges. The funeral was probably the largest ever held in Traill county, about one thousand persons being in attendance. The Odd Fellows fraternity, of which the deceased was long an honored member, took part in the service, the lodges of Grand Forks, Hillsboro, Caledonia, Mayville, Northwood and Hatton sending delegations, about one hundred members in all. The church edifice was elaborately decorated for the occasion by Mr and Mrs KNEELNAD of Hillsboro under the direction of the Odd Fellows of Buxton. Mr THOMPSON was born in Hardanger, Norway, May 30th, 1837, came to the United States in 1853 and settled in Beloit WI, from thence he moved to Buxton in 1878, where he owned and operated a farm. He has held several public positions in Buxton since his arrival there, has been postmaster for four years, been chairman of the Traill County Republican Central Committee, and last fall was elected to the state legislature on the Republican ticket. Mr THOMPSON was a brother-in-law to Messrs A and S J ABRAHAMSEN of this city, and had a large circle of friends throughout the Red River Valley and the entire state. Mr THOMPSON's death was preceded by that of his wife by only about two weeks, so that his family of four children, aged between 3 and 8 years, are left to the care of relatives. It will be remembered that Mr THOMPSON came to Grand Rapids in 1868, and was married to Helen ZENIER November 6th, 1870. His wife died in Mar 1872. One child was born, a boy, who also died in his infancy. Mr THOMPSON was initiated into the mysteries of Odd Fellowship in this city in 1874 and remained a member of this Lodge until he was permanently located in Buxton, Dakota. He was a man of sterling qualities and highly respected by every one here who enjoyed his acquaintance. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/305 Surname: HAWLEY, McCRACKEN ------------------------- L M HAWLEY taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XVIII No 1, Thursday Dec 31, 1874, Pg 5, and the St Paul (MN) Pioneer Death of L. M. HAWLEY, 1821-1874 Our people will be surprised to learn of the death of our old townsman, Mr L M HAWLEY. His death was caused by a stroke of paralysis. We knew Mr HAWLEY in Utica, NY when a young man. He was a man with considerable versatility of talent, as genial as the sunshine, and earnest lover and a most bitter hater, generous to a fault and as full of tricks as a trick mule. We shall always remember Lem, for we loved him in spite of his peculiarities. The following we clip from the St. Paul Pioneer: Mr L M HAWLEY, of this city, received a stroke of paralysis yesterday morning, which caused his death within an hour. Mr HAWLEY had resided in Minneapolis for three years, and had become quite generally known and possessed a large circle of friends. He was an Odd Fellow, and was esteemed as a past Grand Master of North Star Lodge No. 16, Past Chief Patriot and Past High Priest of SCHILLER Encampment. Since last Saturday he has been confined to the house with a form of erysipelas, which appeared on his face. But aside from this, he appeared to be in his usual health. Hence the suddenness of his death is a great shock to his friends and to the community. Mr HAWLEY was 53 years old at the time of his death. He leaves two children, William B HAWLEY, book-keeper for BEDFORD, BOYCE & BAKER, and Mrs Thomas McCRACKEN whose husband is with J S Pillsbury & Company. Mr HAWLEY will be buried by the Odd Fellows with appropriate ceremonies. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor

I want to appologize up front, just posted all the WoodCoWI obits to the query board, so when I delete and repost, you will see a duplicate. Please just delete it. Also, there may be a slight delay in posting of information. I ask for your patience during this time of family crisis. My mind is preoccupied with my kid brother, Randy Kuehl of Wisconsin Rapids, who was found in a diabetic comma on Saturday and was rushed to Riverview Hospital. He is fighting for his life, but doctors are not optimistic, as complications have set in and it is unknown how long he was down before found by a neighbor. It is thought if he survives, there may be extensive brain damage. I am doing everything to keep busy and not think about the outcome. I know he is in god's hands, and he has been fighting a losing battle for 15 years with this dreadful disease. Asking for your support spiritually, R/S MAK ===== ===== TheStorm http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/TheStorm USC NROTC Alumni http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~uscnrotc/ MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/759 Surname: ARPIN, COLBURN, LINDSLEY, TAYLOR, YOUNGMAN ------------------------- >From the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Monday, August 21, 1961, Page 11 T. A. TAYLOR, 1866-1961 Word has been received here of the death at Long Beach (Los Angeles Co), CA of T. A. "Tom" TAYLOR, 94, a former Wisconsin Rapids resident who has long been prominent in business and civic life of this community. The date of his death and the time and plcae of funeral services were not stated in the communication from a member of his family. Mr TAYLOR was born at Menasha on Nov 15, 1866 and came here as a young man, about 1890, and engaged in the insuramce business over a span of some fifty years. Prior to his opening his own agency, he had been employed in the insurance department of First National Bank. After retiring from the insurance field, he served Consolidated Water, Power and Paper Company for several years as an agent in land acquisitions. He moved to California about 15 years ago. During residence here he was a member of the First Congregational Church, Elks Lodge and Masonic Order. At the time of his death he was considered to be one of the oldest Shriners and Knights Templar in the world. He was instrumental in construction of the Witter Vocational School. Recognized as an authority on local history, Mr TAYLOR was commissioned by the City Council in 1934 to compile a pictorial history of Wisconsin Rapids. This large volume of photos and additional volume of accompanying text were placed in the T B Scott Public Library, where they are still available to persons interested in historic research. Mr TAYLOR is survived by two daughters, Mrs Helen LINDSLEY, Corona Del Ray, CA and Mrs Jane YOUNGMAN, Omaha, NE; three grandsons, William COLBURN, Laurence ARPIN and Webb ARPIN, and three other grandchildren. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/757 Surname: BELLARS, BRUSH, CLARK, KINZLE, LARSON, PHILLIPPI, RAMAGE, SCHWERSINSKE, VERGSVIK, WALDHERR ------------------------- Henry Robert PHILLIPPI taken from the Pittsville Record, Volume 91 Number 38, Thursday Sept 28, 2000, Page 5 Henry Robert PHILLIPPI, 1919-2000 Henry Robert PHILLIPPI, 81, formerly of Pittsville, died Friday September 22, 2000 at the home of his daughter, Bonnie WALDHERR, of Plover. Funeral services were held at 11am Monday at St John's Lutheran church in Pittsville with the Rev T P BRADTKE officiating. Music was provided by organist Mary Sherwood and soloist Donna Lilly. Pallbearers were Eric and Allen BRUSH, Mark, James and Gerald PHILLIPPI, and James RAMAGE. Burial was in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville. The family was assisted by Buchanan Funeral Home, Pittsville. Henry was born April 6, 1919 in Elmo, Grant Co, to Henry and Caroline (KINTZLE) PHILLIPPI. He was educuated in Pittsville and married Mabel SCHWERSINSKE April 20, 1950 at St John's Lutheran Church, Pittsville. He served in the US Army in WWII, and was then employed at Consolidated Papers for 31 years, retiring in 1981. He also operated a dairy farm in the Town of Wood, retiring from farming in 1980. They resided in the Town of Dexter from 1985-94. After the death of his wife, Mabel, on March 19, 1994, he made his home with his daughter in Plover. Henry was a member of St John's Lutheran Church, Papermakers Union, and was an avid Packer fan. He is survived by one daughter, Bonnie (Randy) WALDHERR of Plover; three grandchildren, Allen (Cora) BRUSH of Rockford, IL, Eric BRUSH of Rockford and Charlotte (William) BELLARS of Rockford; five great-grandchildren; three sisters; Ethel RAMAGE of Antioch, IL, and Carol (James) LARSON of Pittsville; four brothers, Carl (Helen) PHILLIPPI of Pittsville, Robert (Donna) PHILLIPPI of West Allis, Ray (Carol) PHILLIPPI of Pittsville, and Donald PHILLIPPI of Marshfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; two brothers, Edmund and Walter; one sister, Elsie VERGSVIK; and one granddaughter, Betty Jean. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/756 Surname: NASON ------------------------- Mrs S L NASON taken from the Wood County Reporter, 22 June 1876 Death of Mrs S L NASON, 1837-1876 The news of the sudden demise of Mrs NASON, wife of Solomon L, Nasonville, was received in our city last Monday. The fact that Mrs NASON had been enjoying excellent health up to four days prior to her decease, makes the intelligence of her sudden death more apalling. Mrs S L (Melissa R) NASON was born 10 April 1837 in St. Lawrence Co, NY, and had lived in Wisconsin since 1861. She died 07 June 1876, making her 39 years, 1 month and 17 days old at the time of her death. Her disease is supposed to have been a derangement of the brain by inflammatory rheumatism. She leaves a family of five children, two boys and three girls, the eldest eleven years, the youngest a babe of fifteen months. In the community where she has resided for several years, she had come to be loved for her many excellent qualities of heart and mind. The needy and weary ones of this world ever found in her a sympathizing friend whose helping hands were extended in the alleviation of their wants or sufferings. She has gone Home but her memory will be green for years in the circle of friends who loved her as a sister. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/755 Surname: ABRAHAMSEN, THOMPSON, ZENIER ------------------------- W F CIRKEL taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XXXVI, Number 21, Thursday May 25, 1893, Page 1 Surname: CIRKEL The many friend sin this city of W F CIRKEL were pained to hear that he had been found dead in his room at cadott, Wednesday morning. His death was caused by coal gas generated from a coal stove. About nine o'clock that morning, the woman who takes care of his room went as usual to do the moorning work, but seeing that he was still in bed went away leaving the door open. About ten o'clock Mr ROBERTS, who had some business to transact with Mr CIRKEL went to his room and attempted to wake him, but was surprised to find him rigid in death. The stove from which the gas escaped was in a sitting room adjoining the bedroom, with no doors between. Mr CIRKEL was aware of the stove's condition on at least one occasion, when a gentlemen friend spent the night with him and in the morning was deathly sick from the effects of the gas which escaped from the stove. This incident did not seem to alarm Mr CIRKEL, for he told his friends several times that the gas had no effect on him and that he was used to it. Mr CIRKEL was a very popular man and was well-known throughout the northern part of the state, and had hosts of friends in this city who will grieve over his sad death. He was a hard worker and successful in all of his business undertakings. William F CIRKEL was born in Appleton, WI, Nov 14, 1857, and a graduate of Lawrence University. In 1885 he was elected to the Assembly from Outagamie Co and in 1892 was a delegate to the democratic State Convention from Chippewa Co, WI. He was also a presidential elector on the Democratic ticket in 1892. He served two terms as mayor of the City of Seymour and moved to Cadott suring the year 1887, where he established a plant for the manufacture of staves, heading, etc. The deceased leaves a father and mother who reside in Minneapolis, two brothers who live in Boyd and one in TN. A sister also survives him. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed yet, according to the Chippewa Herald. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/754 Surname: ABRAHAMSEN, THOMPSON, ZENIER ------------------------- Lewis THOMPSON taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XXXIV Number 25, June 18, 1891, Page 1 Lewis THOMPSON 1837-1891 >From the Grand Forks Herald, an account of the death of Mr. Lewis THOMPSON, of Buxton, who was formerly of this city. The funeral service of Hon Lewis THOMPSON, who died at his home at Buxton on Friday last, was held at the Lutheran church of Buxton on Sabbath afternoon. Reverend PHILLIPS of Cummings and Reverend Oftendahl of Buxton conducting the service in both American and Scandinavian langauges. The funeral was probably the largest ever held in Traill county, about one thousand persons being in attendance. The Odd Fellows fraternity, of which the deceased was long an honored member, took part in the service, the lodges of Grand Forks, Hillsboro, Caledonia, Mayville, Northwood and Hatton sending delegations, about one hundred members in all. The church edifice was elaborately decorated for the occasion by Mr and Mrs KNEELNAD of Hillsboro under the direction of the Odd Fellows of Buxton. Mr THOMPSON was born in Hardanger, Norway, May 30th, 1837, came to the United States in 1853 and settled in Beloit WI, from thence he moved to Buxton in 1878, where he owned and operated a farm. He has held several public positions in Buxton since his arrival there, has been postmaster for four years, been chairman of the Traill County Republican Central Committee, and last fall was elected to the state legislature on the Republican ticket. Mr THOMPSON was a brother-in-law to Messrs A and S J ABRAHAMSEN of this city, and had a large circle of friends throughout the Red River Valley and the entire state. Mr THOMPSON's death was preceded by that of his wife by only about two weeks, so that his family of four children, aged between 3 and 8 years, are left to the care of relatives. It will be remembered that Mr THOMPSON came to Grand Rapids in 1868, and was married to Helen ZENIER November 6th, 1870. His wife died in Mar 1872. One child was born, a boy, who also died in his infancy. Mr THOMPSON was initiated into the mysteries of Odd Fellowship in this city in 1874 and remained a member of this Lodge until he was permanently located in Buxton, Dakota. He was a man of sterling qualities and highly respected by every one here who enjoyed his acquaintance. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/753 Surname: HAWLEY, McCRACKEN ------------------------- L M HAWLEY taken from the Wood County Reporter, Volume XVIII No 1, Thursday Dec 31, 1874, Pg 5, and the St Paul (MN) Pioneer Death of L. M. HAWLEY, 1821-1874 Our people will be surprised to learn of the death of our old townsman, Mr L M HAWLEY. His death was caused by a stroke of paralysis. We knew Mr HAWLEY in Utica, NY when a young man. He was a man with considerable versatility of talent, as genial as the sunshine, and earnest lover and a most bitter hater, generous to a fault and as full of tricks as a trick mule. We shall always remember Lem, for we loved him in spite of his peculiarities. The following we clip from the St. Paul Pioneer: Mr L M HAWLEY, of this city, received a stroke of paralysis yesterday morning, which caused his death within an hour. Mr HAWLEY had resided in Minneapolis for three years, and had become quite generally known and possessed a large circle of friends. He was an Odd Fellow, and was esteemed as a past Grand Master of North Star Lodge No. 16, Past Chief Patriot and Past High Priest of SCHILLER Encampment. Since last Saturday he has been confined to the house with a form of erysipelas, which appeared on his face. But aside from this, he appeared to be in his usual health. Hence the suddenness of his death is a great shock to his friends and to the community. Mr HAWLEY was 53 years old at the time of his death. He leaves two children, William B HAWLEY, book-keeper for BEDFORD, BOYCE & BAKER, and Mrs Thomas McCRACKEN whose husband is with J S Pillsbury & Company. Mr. HAWLEY will be buried by the Odd Fellows with appropriate ceremonies. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/752 Surname: Champley ------------------------- In the 1913 Nekoosa City Directory (Wood Co.) there is a J. W. Champley married to Lizzie. A laborer at the Nekoosa Port Edwards Paper Mill, and residing on "B" Street. I do not have any further information.

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/751 Surname: JUNEMANN, NELSON ------------------------- I'm searching for Charles NELSON. He was born 1865 and married Anna JUNEMANN in 1889. They lived on East Arnold St. in Marshfield. He had 5 children and then disappeared. I have the complete JUNEMANN line but can't find Charlie. He is my great grandfather. Carole

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/750 Surname: CHAMPLEY ------------------------- Would welcome some help in tracing the CHAMPLEY surname. Thanks in anticipation, Alan from the "Rose of the Shires", England