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Plainfield Sun - Friday November 20, 1885
Fred Neil Gibson, 83, Montello, died Saturday at Divine Savior
Hospital, Portage. He was born May 8, 1901, in the Town of Coloma, the son of Guy
and Fannie (Miller) Gibson. He married Avada A. Ostrum Aug. 17, 1927, in
Hancock. She died Jan. 28, 1985. Gibson had worked for 25 years as an accountant for Morey
Aviation, Middleton, before he retired. He was a member of Trinity United
Methodist Church, Montello, and Masonic Lodge 141, Montello. Surviving are two brothers, Jack, Montello, and Walter,
Milwaukee. Funeral services were held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity United
Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Sumwalt officiating. There was also a
Masonic Lodge service. Burial was Tuesday in Hillside Cemetery, Coloma. Steinhaus Funeral Home, Montello, was in charge of arrangements.
Friends called at the church Monday from 5 p.m. until the time of services. A memorial has been established to Trinity United Methodist
Church.
FERDON--In Plainfield, on Friday November 13, 1885, Mrs. Jane E., wife of Martin V. Ferdon, aged 38 years.
Mrs. Ferdon was a daughter of Wm. Wood, of West Plainfield, and leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss.
Submitted by: Brenda Szulczewski
Death of M. V. Ferdon
Martin V. Ferdon, who has been failing in health for the past two years, died at his home at West Plainfield Thursday night, Oct. 16, 1902, aged 62 years, 10 months and 27 days. He was born Nov. 19, 1840, in Sullivan County, N. Y., and came to Wisconsin many years ago. He was married to Jane E. Wood Oct. 11, 1862. Eight children were born by this union, viz: Oliver M., Merrettia M., William H., Charles H., Lettie E., George W., Thomas D., and Mary J. Jane E. died Nov. 13, 1885. His second marriage was to Mary E. Barton September 16, 1888, who died Oct. 3, 1889. The third marriage was to Mary A. Culbertson December 19, 1890, who survives him. There are also nine grand children. Mr. Ferdon was a brave soldier and served his country in Co. D., 37th Regiment, Wis. Vol. Infantry. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at the Town Hall, and was conducted by Walter Waterman Post, G. A. R., of Plainfield, of which order the deceased was an honorable member. The services were conducted by Rev. C. A. Sittser and Rev. C. W. Powell. The funeral was largely attended, attesting the respect with which the deceased was held in the community where he had resided so many years.
Submitted by: Brenda Szulczewski
William H. "Bill" Fields, 75, publisher of the Plainfield Sun until last May, died Tuesday morning [April 1, 1952] at Riverview hospital at Wisconsin Rapids, after suffering a stroke at his home last Friday morning.
"Bill" was the owner and publisher of the Sun for 47 years. He retired after selling the paper in May, 1951. Mr. Fields was village clerk of Plainfield for more than 35 years, and held that office until two years ago.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fields, he was born in the town of Plover on October 29, 1876. He had been a resident of Plainfield for 53 years.
Mr. Fields was married at Plainfield on December 18, 1902 to Martha Lydia Kraner. He is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. Margaret Hetzel and Milo K. (Irene) Fields, both of Plainfield and by four grandchildren, Richard W. Hetzel, Jeanne C. (Hetzel) Johnson, Patrick T. Fields and Sandra J. Fields all of Plainfield.
He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Goult Funeral Home with Rev. G. M. Calhoun officiating. Burial took place in the Plainfield Cemetery. (30)
Contributed by: Jeanne Johnson
Stephen L Foss was born in Franklin Co. NY August 27, 1833 and there grew to manhood. On August 27 1855 he was married to Elisabeth Gibbs, who survives him. In 1861 Mr Foss enlisted in Co H, 92nd NY Reg, and served in the Civil War 3 years and 3 months, being engaged in 13 battles. In 1865 he and his family came to Wisconsin and settled in Oasis, Waushara Co, there remaining about 20? years. After that they lived in Stevens Point and Plover, and also spent a year in Washington and Oregon. Last March they came to this village to reside and a few months ago moved to E E Ostrum's farm about 3 miles north of this village. It was there on February 1, 1908 that death claimed the aged husband, paralysis being the cause.
The Mr and Mrs Foss 7 children were born, 4 of whom survive: Mrs Hattie Haskins of Colburn, Geo. Foss of Bancroft, Chas. Foss, of St Johns, Ore, and Mary Ostrum, of Hancock. Two brothers and two sisters also survive.
Deceased had been for many years a member of the U B Church and lived a consistent Christian life. He was good to his family and kind to his acquaintances. Formerly he was a member of Hancock Post, G A R, but was leter transferred to Plover from where several came to attend his funeral, which was held Tuesday in the Hancock M E Church, Rev A E Smith preaching the sermon, after which interment was made in Deerfield cemetery.
The bereaved ones desire to express thanks to all who helped them in any way during their time of trial, and especially did they appreciate the wreath of beautiful cut flowers sent to the funeral by the comrades at Plover.
Submitted by: Sandy Ciszewski
Mrs David Fuller
Alma T Frost ws born in Livingston Co. NY September 19, 1842. Her early life was spent in school work. She ws married to David Fuller in 1877 and moved to Milwaukee Co. Wis where they lived several years and then came to Waushara Co. Aftermany years of poor health she died at Coloma April 2, 1906.
Submitted by: Sandy Ciszewski
MRS. SARAH GARSKE, NEKOOSA, SUCCUMBS
Mrs. Sarah Jane Garske, 61, died at her home in Nekoosa yesterday at 3:30 o'clock following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Krohn and Ernser funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the Nekoosa Congregational church. The Rev. C. A. O'Neil will conduct the services. Interment will be made in Riverside cemetery.
The deceased was born at Plainfield on September 20, 1868 and was married to Louis Garske of Wausau on November 11, 1884 at Plainfield where they made their home until they moved to the town of Saratoga in 1898. They lived in Saratoga for one year and then removed to Nekoosa where they have resided since.
Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her death, four daughters, Mrs. Alta Milkey, LaCrosse; Mrs. O. D. Wolke, St. Paul; Mrs Lottie Finegan, Milwaukee and Mrs. Edith Sierck, at home; one son, Walter, Chicago; her father ; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Phiffer, Chicago, and Miss Marion; six brothers, Will and Arden, Plainfield; Alvin, Loyal; Eugene, Chicago, and Bert, Rowley, Iowa.
(also surviving a brother, John of Iowa)
(Marriage was actually November 11, 1883 in Pine Grove, Portage, WI - according to marriage record)
Submitted by: Brenda Szulczewski
Contributed by Jo Orvik
Ruth E. GETZLOFF, 73, Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of the Plainfield and
Plover areas, died Friday in Family Heritage Nursing Home, Wisconsin Rapids.
Mrs. Getzloff was born Jan. 23, 1908, in the Town of Pine Grove, the
daughter of Alfred and Cora ROZELL.She married Walter N. PETERSON in 1924.
He died in 1929. She then married Lloyd C. GETZLOFF in Sept. of 1930. He
died in 1958.
Mrs. Getzloff lived in Wisconsin Rapids the past two years and prior to that
she lived in the Plainfield and Plover areas.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Irene) HUFF and Nancy DOERRLER,
both of Wisconsin Rapids, Mrs. Richard (Lorraine) GOODWIN, Beloit, Mrs.
Archie (Mary) SAWYER, Plover, and Mrs. Hilmer (Dorothy) SPEARBY, Arkdale:
seven sons, Robert PETERSON, Nekoosa and Clarence, Ralph, James, Roger,
Albert and Victor GETZLOFF, all of Wisconsin Rapids; one brother, Amos
ROZELL, Wautoma; one sister, Mrs. James TURNER, Nekoosa; 42 grandchildren
and 35 great-grandchildren.
Obituary taken from the Waushara Argus from the microfilm files at the Hancock Library
Date of death : July 4, 1913
Nelson H. Goodwin was born in Iowa Jan. 21, 1859, and came to Wisconsin in early childhood. May 12, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Parker. Four sons and three daughters came to bless their union, all of whom survive. Farming was the main occupation followed by friend Goodwin. The loving husband was called to his eternal reward on July 4th, 1913, at his residence in Waushara county, Wis., after a long and painful illness. Funeral services were held at Potter Memorial church and interment in Wautoma cemetery. Mort. N. Smith conducted the services. Many kind friends helped to care for the invalid and to show their respect crowded the church at the services for all of which the family hereby extend their sincere thanks.
From the Hancock News [Hancock, Waushara Co., WI], Friday April 7, 1905, Page 1
F. W. GRAICHEN
The subject of this sketch was born in Germany on June 22, 1833, and there grew to manhood. Coming to America he settled in Providence, Rhode Island, working there as a weaver and machinist. Later he worked at his trade in Chicago and Milwaukee, then moved to Butternut, Wis., and lived on a farm about 16 years. From there he moved to Hancock, then to Coloma, and on account of poor health went to Virginia, returning to Coloma last winter, dying in this village March 19, 1905. Besides the wife Mr. Graichen left a family of ten children, three girls and seven boys. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in the M. E. Church, Rev. Joslin preaching the sermon. Interment was made in Coloma Cemetery. The family extends thanks to all who rendered assistance in their affliction.
Contributed by: Joan Benner
Again death has entered our midst and taken a faithful husband and loving father, who died Aug. 11, 1914, aged 57, in the village of Hancock, Wis. Albert Green was born in Springwater, New York in 1857. When 18 years old he came west to Michigan where he was married to Miss Jane Boyd in 1879. To them were born nine children, two boys and seven girls, one of the sons preceding his father to the great beyond. Left to mourn Mr. Green's death are a loving wife, eight children, two sisters and three brothers. The children are John Green, of Leola; Charley Green, of Janesville; Mrs. Elsie Applebee, Mrs. Will Applebee and Mrs. Madge Perry, of West Plainfield; Grace, Bernace and Zada at home. Mr. Green has been a resident of Wisconsin the past 16 years and has made many friends who will regret his death, but as he was a great sufferer with cancer for some time, we feel that their loss is his gain. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home, Rev. W.L. Sund preaching, and interment was made in the cemetery at Campbell Corners.
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to all who assisted us in any way during our affliction. MRS. Green and CHILDREN
Mrs. Geo Hall
Ada M. Stilwell was born in the town of Plainfield Jan. 4, 1877 and was the oly daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L. D. Stilwell. When about 4 years of age she moved with her parents to the Runcorn farm south of Plainfield, now owned by H. E. Fairbank. Here the family lived for a number of years, Mr. Stilwell working the farm and Mrs. Stilwell conducting a millinery shop in Plainfield. Later they moved to town, building what is now the J. F. Walter home. The daughter assisted in the millinery store for several years, and Aug. 30, 1899, she was united in marriage to Geo. S. Hall. To this union were born town sons, Wilbur, now aged 13 and an infant son.
Early in life Mrs. Hall united with the Methodist Episcopal church and has since been a true member and a christian woman. Her parents both preceded her to the better land with the dread disease, tuberculosis, which she contracted a number of years ago, and which finally caused her death, Friday morning Jan. 30, 1914 at 7 o'clock.
Besides the bereaved husband and two sons, an oly brother, Ward B. Stilwell, and numerous relatives mourn the loss of a kind and loving woman. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church both Revs. Colman and Rhapstock being in attendance. The casket was banked with beautiful floral gifts from friends of the family and the remains were laid to their rest beside those of her parents in the Plainfield cemetery.
Cornelius Ham one of the old and respected residents of Waushara county died at the home of his son-in-law, F. E. Hayward, near Hancock Friday morning (June 11), after a prolonged illness, at the age of 86 years. Mr. Ham was a member of the Walter Waterman Post, G.A.R., of this city and his comrades both from here and Hancock were present at his funeral, which was held at the Hayward home Sunday, after which the remains were brought to the Plainfield Cemetery for interment. The funeral was otherwise largely attended, as the deceased was universally respected.
It was Mr. Ham's last request that his thanks be tendered his old comrades for their kind offices.
Contributed by Pam B.
actual newsclips-(copies from Joyce Klinger)
probably from the Plainfield Sun (Written in ink 03-30-1900)
(Left corner torn off-Mr.?) Charles Hamilton
(Left corner torn off-???) again we are called upon to chronical the death of one of Plainfield's oldest and respected citizens, Charles Hamilton, whose death occurred at his home on Friday, March 20, 1900. While Mr. Hamilton had been sick a long time, none of his friends thought the end was so near.
He was born in Tompkins County, New York, Sept. 26, 1812, and was therefore, at the time of his death, 87 years, 5 months and 24 days old. He came to Milwaukee, Wis. June 10, 1837, when that city numbered but 400 souls. After a two months' residence there he removed to Whitewater Prairie, Walworth County, where he made claim of 320 acres, which he soon after sold and made another claim at Richmond, which he purchased in 1839, when the land came into market. Mr. Hamilton built the first house in the town of Whitewater. It was a log structure and erected in the fall of 1837, on his first claim. Here he kept bachelor's hall and his nearest neighbor at the time lived six miles distant.There was then but few settlers in Walworth County, but he occasionally entertained a belated traveler and gladly extended to him such hospitality as he was able. In the fall of 1839, He entertained Gov. Henry Dodge, who was en route from Milwaukee to Madison on horse back and reached the humble abode of Mr. Hamilton just at nightfall, so he begged shelter for the night and was entertained in generous frontier style, partaking of the meals with much relish, that his host prepared for him and sharing with him the couch. Mr. Hamilton assisted in organizing Walworth County and was a member of the convention that located the county seat. In 1838 he returned to New York, and brought back the first threshing machine ever used in Wisconsin, and did the greater part of the threshing in that part of the state for several years.
On the 20th of June, 1839, Mr. Hamilton was married near Belvidere, Ill., to Miss Annie A. Shattuck. In 1840, he sold his farm in Walworth County. He came to Berlin and after a short time spent in looking for a desirable location, entered 160 acres of land in section 12, in the town of Plainfield, which comprised about one half of the village plat of Plainfield. A number of years afterward he laid out an addition to the origional plat, known as Hamilton's Addition, the whole of his farm lying within the corporation. Mr. Hamilton's general buisness was farming, but he also devoted some attention to other interests. In 1860, in company with F. A. Jewett, he purchased what was then known as the Beckwith mill, in the twon of Pine Grove, Portage County, and also 320 acres of pine land in its immediate vicinity. They operated the mill for seven years, when Mr. Hamilton disposed of his interest in the property to his partner except 160 acres of the land which he retained. In later years he was a dealer in farm machinery.
In March, 1870, Mr. Hamilton was bereft of his wife by death, and in 1871, married Mrs. Julia P. Casler. He had seven children by his first marriage, five of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Adeline Chester, of Springfield, Minn.; Alfred D., of Hancock; Perkins C. and Edwin N., of Plainfield; Frank S., of Minocqua.
As will be seen Mr. Hamilton was not only one of the early settlers of Waushara County, but a pioneer of Wisconsin, having arrived in the Territory sixty-three years ago. He was widely known throughout this part of the state and was an esteemed and respected citizen of Plainfield. He held offices of Justice of the Peace and Police Justice in this village for many years, and was always interested in the prosperity of this community. He was a member of the M. E. Church of Plainfield.
The funeral was held at the M. E. Church on onday last at one o'clock P.M., the services being conducted by Rev. F. H. Harvey. The remains were interred in the Plainfield cemetery at Campbell's Corners, followed to their last resting place by many sorrowing relatives and friends.
Contributed by Diane Kaye
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin)
17 Nov 1942
Death takes Mrs Earl Hamilton, 45 Coloma Resident
Coloma, Wis -- Mrs Earl Hamilton, 45 wife of a Coloma business man and head of the Coloma Rebekah lodge died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at the Adams Friendship hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Coloma Methodist church, the Rev James Saunders officatiated and burial in the parish cemetery.
Mrs Hamilton was born in April 1897 in the town of Hancock, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lafe Buchanan. She had lived all her life in this community. After the death of her first husband Neil Wyman she was married to Earl Hamilton in Aug 1931 at Waukegan, Ill.
At the time of her death she was noble grand of Rebekah- Moett lodge 98 and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Her husband is the manager of the Hamilton furniture and undertaking establishment here.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs Elizabeth Buchanan, of Coloma her husband and five children, Nelma Wyman and Gale, Annette and Jacqueline Hamilton and an infant daughter as yet unchristened.
Also surviving are two sisters Mrs Andy Miltimore of Hancock and Mrs Al Gilbert, Nekoosa and two brothers Ray Buchanan of Fond du Lac and James Buchanan of Coloma.
Contributed by: Eliz Hanebury
Frank B. Hamilton was born in Colburn, Adams Co., WI. and passed away on February 25, 1974. He came to Hancock in 1894. He was a member of the United Church, which handled the services with the Pastor Ard Blomberg officiating.
Hismemberships included, Wis. & National Retail Jewelers Association, Wis. & National Funeral Directors Association, Past President of the WI Valley Funeral Directors Association, Charter Member of F.B. Hamilton Camp, Sons of Union Veterans, Modern Woodmen of America, Hancock Volunteer Firemen, Sec. of Hancock Cemetery Association and Past Hancock Village President.
Interment was in the Hancock Cemtery, Hancock, WI.
Contributed by Linda Cheal
probably from the Plainfield Sun
Mrs Julia Hamilton, age 93 years, one of the pioneer residents of Plainfield passed away Tuesday morning. Mrs Hamilton had been in good health up until a short time ago when she fell, while getting a pail of water, and broke her hip. On account of her advanced age the break failed to knit properly and her condition gradually grew weaker until the end.
Julia P. Seeley, daughter of Mary and Caleb Seeley, was born in New York state, Aug 27,1829, and died July 10,1923, at the home of her son Edwin Casler in the town of Pine Grove,Wis. Her death was caused by a fall in which her right hip was broken. She had reached the advanced age of 93 years 11 months and 8 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Casler in the year of 1854 or 55. soon after this they came to wisconsin where they made their home in Pine Grove. Their family consisted of four sons, Willas B. of Elyria,Nebraska, E.O. who lives in Pine Grove, Herbert H.,who died in Plainfield,Wis. in 1907, and Charles H. who died in Pine Grove in 1917. Mr Casler died in the service of his country during the Civil War. In 1871 Mrs.Casler was united in marriage to Charles Hamilton of Plainfield,Wis.,who twenty-three years ago preceded her to the Great Beyond. Those left to mourn the loss of a mother and grandmother are two sons, ten grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren, besides the children and grandchildren of Mr Hamilton who have helped to make her last years happy. Julia Hamilton was transfered to the membership of the Methodist Episcopal church of Plainfield in January 1872 and was ever active and faithful to the service of her church and her Master. In the pioneer days of Methodism many an itinerant preacher has found a hearty welcome in the home of Brother and Sister Hamilton. Mrs Hamilton was a member of the W.C.T.U. and an enthusiastic worker in any movement for the uplift of her community. Her life was one of good works which will live on in the years to come . "Today the thought to us is given, That one more tie binds us to heaven."
Contributed by Diane Kaye
Minto Journal, North Dakota - October 29, 1942
Mrs. Hanawalt Rites Will Be Held Friday
Mrs John E. Hanawalt passed away in Desconess hospital, Grafton, Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock.
Thru' this announcement we chronicle the passing of one more of the very few original pioneers who remain in Walsh county. It comes as a distressing shock to the legion friends of this gracious lady; for, it was known she was receiving attention in the hospital for a fractured hip sustained two weeks ago, there was no thought of seriousness until Sunday afternoon when an adverse gall bladder condition developed rapidly.
Burial services will be in the Knox Presbyterian church with Rev. A. E. Place officiating, on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.
In 1882, Luella A. Perry of Plainfield, Wisconsin, daughter of Orrin and Jane Perry, became the bride of John Edward Hanawalt, on March 1st, and returned with him to create a home out of the claim on which he had settled in 1880. Miss Perry had been a teacher after her graduation from the Plainfield high school, and the Wisconsin State Normal at Wautoma, and tho' accustomed to the gentier ways of life, she faced and accepted her role of pioneer with splendid strength and ability. As the years went by, she, with her husband, watched their meager claim develop into one of the outstanding grain and stock farms of this section of the state, and as it prospered and grew, she saw the fruition of their arduous labor and ambition.
Their family grew to the number of six -three sons and three daughters. Of these all survive except Jay, who died in February of this year. Guy resides in Courtenay, and John lives on a farm opposite the homestead, and has one son Orrin. Maude is Mrs. Lewis, and since the death of her husband and during the invalidism of her father, has assisted her mother in the conduct of the farm. She has two children, Richard, in service in Texas and Beatrice, a student in the Grafton high school. Gladys is Mrs. E. O. Lerberg and lives in Parshall, N. D. She has one son, Gary, who is a student at the University of North Dakota. Ida married Mr. Sam Basford and lives in Havre, Montana. All of these and Mrs. John Heins of Fargo, daughter of Guy, will be here for the last services.
Mrs. Hanawalt was 86 years of age on April 19th. In many, this age is synonymous with waning interests and inaction; but Mrs. Hanawalt was intellectually keen and omnivorous reader, involved actively in farm activities and her famous garden, and alert to the progress of the world conflict and resultant events. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and had a way of making her conception a simple and natural way of living.
Mr. Hanawalt died in July of 1941.
Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski
Rev. Thos. Hanson, minister of the gospel for the last thirty years, was born in Denmark Jan. 8, 1844. Died at his home in the town of Saxeville April 7, 1890, leaving a wife and eleven children.
He united with the Baptist Church April 7, 1860, and April 29, 1864 came to America. He settled in Waupaca where he resided five years after which he removed to this town where he resided at the time of his death. He was married June 17, 1865.
Deceased was pastor of the First Danish Baptist Church for nearly 20 years and sometimes preached in English, having charge of English speaking congregations for a year at a time giving good satisfaction. He was also interested in the S.S. cause and when taken sick was President of the Waushara County S.S. Association.
He was an earnest, true and warm hearted Christian, an able and faithful minister, a kind father and husband, and a respected citizen. His praise was in all the churches where he was known and his loss will be deeply felt.
Mrs. David Haskell
Rhena Ann Bardwell was born March 26, 1841, at Graner, Alleghany co., NY and died Feb. 22, 1914 in Hancock.
She was united in marriage to David S. Haskell November 23, 1862, at Dalton, NY. They came to Plainfield, WI., in April 1865, there living until the fall of 1899 when they moved to Hancock where they have since resided. To them were born two sons and three daughters; LaFayete Grant , who died at Plainfield Sept 21 1866, at the age of 2 yrs and 3 mos., Mrs. Anna Rozell, of Bancroft; Mrs. Lura Bound, Ray Haskell and Mrs. Nancy Piper, also of Hancock. Besides these children she leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, one brother, Joel Bardwell, of Elmira NY., and also a half brother, Harrison Bardwell, of Minneapolis.
Mrs. Haskell has been suffering with a cancer for several months. During her last illness she was most tenderly cared for by her husband and children. This good lady possessed a most gentle and self-sacrificing character. Her life was lived to a useful purpose and she died as she had lived -- highly respected by her acquaintances and dearly loved by her people.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the family lot in Plainfield cemetery.
Bernice E. Hasse
Bernice E. Hasse, 86, of Pickett, died March 21, 2005 in Tomball, Texas. Bernice was born November 12, 1918, in Oshkosh, a daughter of Charles and Eva (Nimke) Pitts. She married Lester Hasse April 26, 1941 in Oshkosh.
Bernice had a great love for life, she was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, she enjoyed cooking, flower arranging, exercising at the YMCA; she really loved all animals, especially her three cats, MOrris, Thomas, and Mama Kitty. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her friends, who always saw Bernice with a smile.
She is survived by her husband, Lester, a daughter, Kathleen (John) Strocher of Houston, TX, abrother Carlton (Sally) Pitts of Oshkosh, a sister, Ione Larson of Nacogdoches, TX, four grand children, Amy (Donald) Frank of Houston, TX, Steven Campbell of Houston, TX, Michael Stafford of Kaukauna, and Kim Brehmer of Neenah, two great-grandchildren, Austin and Taylor Frank, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and neighbors. She was preceded in death by a son, Lester Henry Jr., a daughter, Eleanore Safford, a sister, Ruth Kluth and two brothers-in-law, Ben Kluth and Jack Larson.
Funeral service for Bernice will be held on Saturday April 9, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church (400 N Sawyer St.) with Rev. Gerald Nerenhausen officiating. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside, and again on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Park.
Bernice's family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at both Aurora and Mercy Medical Centers, especially Dr. Viste for the care and compassion shown toward Bernice over the years.
Contributed by: Donald Warner
Contributed by Jo Orvik
Edna D. Heller, 88, Wautoma, died Thurs., Sept. 5 at Weyauwega Health Care
Center. She was the daughter of D.W. and Georgeena (Kenney) Bowes and was
born at Cobb.
She married George D. Heller in 1916. She was Dividion Head Buyer for Sears
and Roebuck, Milwaukee, for 34 years, retiring in 1962. The couple moved to
Wautomas in 1984.
Mrs. Heller was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and its Martha
Circle. She was also a member of the Wautoma Womens Club, Wautoma Chapter
#198 Order of the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine of Milwaukee.
She is survived by her husband, a son, Irvin Heller of Wautoma, Two
grandchildren, four great- grandchildren and other friends and relatives.
An OES service was held at 7 p.m. Saturday and friends called that day from
5-8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until 1 p.m. services at Grace United
Methodist Church. The Reb. Arthur Vieth officiated at the services. Burial
was in Wautoma Union Cemetery. Leikness Funeral Home, Wautoma, was in charge
of arrangements.
Here's a reprint of an obituary found in my GGGrandfather's (William C. Bouck Van Valkenburg) Family Bible. The town was Plainfield and the date was abt. 1905. I believe the boys mentioned were cousins of my Grandfather; Claude Leon Lakin:
[Reprinted by request]
Tuesday morning, July 18th, Fred and Arden Herrick and three small boys left home in the morning happy in the anticipation of a play and a swim in the cool waters of Lake Huron about four miles east of this village. About two hours afterwards the heartrending news flew over the wires, "Fred and Arden Herrick are in the lake drowning." The little boys that were with them say that Fred was teaching Arden how to swim near the shore but suddenly they dropped off into deep water and Arden sank. Fred was a good swimmer and could have saved his own life, but in his heroic efforts to save his little brother, he too was drowned, The little boys were powerless to help them, And when they realized that the boys were drowning, they ran to the nearest house for assistance - about a mile. As soon as possible, crowds of horror-stricken and sympathizing friends and neighbors were on the spot. The bereaved father was with them. Several, young men bravely dived to the bottom to raise the bodies and finally were successful. They were found so close together that it was thought by many that they had their arms around each other when they sank. When found they had been in the water more than two hours, so there was no hope of restoring them to life.
The whole village seemed to be as one mourning family, as if each family had met with a personal loss, The news was so terrible that it was hard to believe that it was true; but all doubt was removed when the bodies of the brothers, accompanied by the undertaker, were taken to the home that a few short hours before they had left in perfect health. Many mourning and sympathizing friends gathered at the home to offer their sympathy and assistance to the bereaved parents, but all felt that words were powerless to comfort in a time of such great affliction, but the silent hand clasp of weeping friends was more eloquent than many words. And the many acts of thoughtful kindness from one and all were fully appreciated by the grief - stricken parents. .
The funeral was held Wednesday at two o'clock at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor J. E. Holden and C. W. Powell, pastor of the Baptist church. The funeral was so large that many could not get into the church. The music by the male quartette was very fine and appropriate. The banks of beautiful flowers sent from far and near were the last tokens of love from relatives, friends and societies, for the two boys who were born, and had grown up in our midst, Fred being 15 and Arden 11 years of age. The remarks of the ministers were very sympathetic and comforting. The lovely poem given by Rev. J. E. Holden was very appropriate. Fred was a member of the Boys' Club organized by J. E. Holden and both boys were members of the Sunday school.
Fred was born Aug. 31 1890; Arden, September 2, 1894. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Herrick are the parents of five children, "four of whom have gone before." They have treasures in heaven. Little Marie, six years of age, is all that is left to them.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were L. F. and J. T. Bushy, of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. John Weeks, of Wautoma; Mr. And Mrs. Matt Sherman, of Abbotsford; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dow, of Sheboygan; Ed. Herrick and Mrs. Izetta Applebee of Merrill; Ralph Herrick, of Marion; Mr. and Mrs. Ora Waterman, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Thurston, Frank Herrick and Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer of Bancroft; Ralph and Hattie Garrison, of Hancock.
We the members of the Plainfield Methodist Sunday School, desire to extend to you, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick, our sympathy in your great and sudden loss of your two boys, Fred and Arden, and would assure you that we mourn with you. We trust that our great Saviour, Jesus Christ, may comfort your hearts with an assurance of reunion in the better life above.
On behalf of the Sunday School, G. E. Dafoe, Supt.
Delana Pratt, Sec.
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Omro - Ardell E. Hodel age 77, died peacefully at her residence on April 3, 2003. She was born June 7, 1925 in Auroraville, Wisconsin the daughter of Calvin and Lola Warner Wilson. Ardell loved gardening flowers, and babysitting.
She is lovingly survived by her 4 sons; Frank of OMro, Daniel of Portage, Joseph of Oshkosh & Mark (Alice) of Omro, 4 daughters; Dianah (Dan) Wade-DiSandro of Windsor, CA., Linda (Michael) Spivey of Omro, Anna (David) Reischl of Redgranite & Tammie (Daniel) Fischer of Redgranite, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Willard Hodel.
Visitation will be held on Sunday April 6, 2003 at the Omro Funeral Home in Omro from 1 to 5 p.m. and then on MOnday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Omro from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian BUrial at 11 a.m.
Burial will follow in the Omro Cemetery. A memorial has been established.
Contributed by: Donald Warner
Vida HUBER, 92, of 1011 Wisconsin ST, Wisconsin Rapids, died Friday, July 20, 2001, at the Franciscan Skemp Health Care in Sparta.
Funeral Mass is 11 am Tuesday at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield. The Rev. Richard HERRMANN will officiate.
Vida was born May 2, 1909 in Plainfield, to Edward and Lena (APPLEBEE) GACKOWSKI. She married Irvin M. HUBER June 23, 1930, in Stevens Point. He died March 16, 1981.
Vida was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Joan (Eldon) HURST, Sparta, and James (Joyce) HUBER, Wisconsin Rapids; two sisters, Norma HILGENDORF, Nekoosa, and Zella ALLISON, Plainfield; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant brother and a grand-daughter (Patti SCHREIBER).
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services.
Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids will be handling the Arrangements.
Contributed by Marlys Steckler
