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Mary Etta Bound, eldest daughter of Frank and Mary Bound, was born in Plainfield Dec. 20, 1864, and passed away at her home, Apr. 15, 1936. She was married to Robert Rathermel July 2, 1890. To them were born four children, Neva Humphrey of Milwaukee, Mollie Halford of Hancock, Phyllis at home and Franklin of Plainfield. Her aged mother, and two grandchildren, besides three sisters and one brother survive her. Ora E. Rowsam (NOTE: There was no date for paper but with his age it figures out that he died in 1982.)
PLAINFIELD- Services were held today in Gasperic Funeral Home for Ora A. Rowsam, 83, Plainfield, who died Saturday in Wild Rose Community Hospital.
Contributed by Jo Orvik
HANCOCK- Franklyn Bound Rathermel, 89, of Hancock and Milwaukee, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee.
He was born May 4, 1904, in Plainfield, the son of Robert and Mary Bound Rathermel. He married Elvera Wollert July 16, 1929, in Milwaukee.
Mr. Rathermel had resided in Milwaukee since 1941. He was employed by Eaton Mfg. in Milwaukee for 31 years. After his retirement, he and his wife spent the summer months in the village of Hancock. He enjoyed the outdoors, reading, music and traveling. He and his wife were married for 64 years.
He is survived by his wife, Elvera; one daughter, Donna Rae (Walker) Wallner, Brookfield; one grandson, Robert (Lorry) Wallner, Brookfield; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Neva Humphry, Mollie (Jim) Halford and Phyllis (Raymond) Wiley.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Leikness Funeral Home, Hancock, the Rev. Scott Arpke-Lone officiating. Burial will be in the Plainfield Village Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 12/30 p.m. until the time of services today at the funeral home.
Contributed by Jo Orvik
Funeral services were held from the farm house Saturday and were largely attended., the Rev. Carsten Paulson officiating. Interment was made in the Plainfield Cemetery.
All of the life of Mary Rathermel was spent in Plainfield and no one was better known and loved than she.
Her many virtues as wife, mother, neighbor and friend are written in the hearts of all who knew her, and will remain an inspiration toward all that is highest and best in this world.
Her life was very active and helpful. She was not only a faithful bearer of her own burdens and cares, but her interest and efforts went out in generous loving service for others.
She possessed a host of friends outside the family circle. We believe that when she fell asleep in Jesus she is to be in the eternal keeping of him who said, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me."
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A close friend of Mrs. Rathermel's gave these lines as an expression of what she believed Mrs. Rathermel would have said at this occasion;
"Say to the companions who shall stand by my tomb when I'm gone
Thinknot of death as sad farewell doom,
Life to us all is weary at best
Often with sickness and sorrow oppressed.
Let them now say "She has gone to her rest" when I'm gone.
Speak to my relatives and friends so dear,
Bear them my thanks for their kindness sincere;
Give to the world the few lines of my creed,
Urge its adoption in word and in deed,
Help for the living, it is kindness they need, when I am gone."
The remains of Benjamin C. Redlon arrived in the city Tuesday and were transferred onto the Portage branch Wednesday for transportation to Plainfield, where interment took place. Mr. Redlon was a former Plainfield man. His death occurred at Mount Washington, Missouri, on February 4, of apoplexy.
Body of Old Time Resident Laid To Rest Wednesday.
Plainfield special.---The funeral of Benjamin C. Redlon, one of the pioneer residents on Plainfield, was held here Wednesday. Rev. Nixon conducted services at the town hall and the body was interred beside is wife in the C. C. Ray Cemetery, east of the village. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends.
Mr. Redlon was eighty-seven years of age and for the last thirty-two years lived in Kansas, where he prospered and acquired a fortune. His death occurred on February 4 at Mt. Washington, Missouri of apoplexy. The remains were accompanied here by his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Redlon, of North Loupe, Nebraska; and his aged brother N. K. Redlon of Pittsburgh.
Contributed by Rusty Woehrle
Mrs. Elizabeth Redlon was born January 5, 1830 at Buxton, Maine. She was one of a family of ten children, five boys and five girls. Six of these survive her, two brothers, B. C. Redlon of Kansas City, Mo., N. K. Redlon of North Loupe, Neb., Sarah Gilpatrick of Granger, N. Y., Mary Griffith of Caledonia, Pa., Abby C. Coon of Burwell, Neb., and S. R. Hall of North Loupe, Neb.
She came with her parents to Granger, N. Y., in 1839, where she was married to Lewis Youngs in 1847, and in 1855, she moved with her family to Plainfield, Wis., where she has lived continuously until the time of her death which occurred on March 6, 1910, at the old home, surrounded by her entire family, with the exception of one daughter. She was the mother of twelve children, seven boys and five girls. Three of the boys have proceeded her in death, four boys surviving, A. M. Youngs, Allen Youngs, and Lincoln Youngs of Plainfield and Amos Youngs of Oconto, Roena Fay Zertilla Nigh and Joan Casler of Plainfield Ceclia Hillbert of Nasonville, and Mirilla Sherman of Wild Rose. The relatives from away who attended the funeral were her brother, N. K. Redlon, Nebraska, her niece, Alma H. Johnson, of Marion, Iowa, her niece, Alice Hamel of Appleton, her son Amos and wife of Oconto and Henry Sherman and wife of Wild Rose.
Contributed by Rusty Woehrle
contributed by Jo Orvik
Margaret "Maggie" Rice, 89, Kenosha, formerly of Plainfield, died Saturday in Kenosha.
She was born Aug. 12, 1891, in the Town of Oasis, the daughter of James and Chastity Wood. She married Earl H. Rice Mar. 28, 1917, in Plainfield. He preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1971.
She lived in Plainfield until 1924 when she moved to Kenosha. Prior to her move she was a teacher at Dormanville School, West Plainfield.
There are no immediate survivors.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Gasperic Funeral Home, Plainfield, with the Rev. R.D. Jose officiating. Burial will be in the Plainfield Village Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
PINE RIVER - Mrs. Edward [Blanche] Rodencal, 51, Rt. 1, Redgranite, died June 6 [1966] at Berlin Memorial Hospital.
She was born on Feb. 7, 1915, in the Town of Warren, Waushara County. On June 27, 1936 she married Edward Rodencal at Auroraville. They operated a garden market on 29th Road in the Town of Leon.
Surviving besides her husband are a daughter Mrs. Calvin Jenks, Wild Rose; a son Dennis, at home; four brothers, Gordon Wilson, Oshkosh; John Wilson, Berlin; William Wilson, Pine River; Ronald Wilson, address unknown; six sisters, Mrs. Robert Cable, Wautoma; Mrs. Florence Copley, Galesburg ILL.; Mrs. Frank Kalata, Omro; Mrs. Alfred Farbour, Oshkosh; Mrs. Willard Hodel, Omro; and Mrs. James Ryan, Berlin, and three granchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Hempel Funeral Home, Poy Sippi. Rev. Carl Johnson officiated. Burial was in Auroraville Cemetery.
Contributed by: Donald Warner
Irma R. Rodencal
Irma R. Rodencal, age 59, of Redgranite, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at Weyauwega Health Care Center. She was born December 14, 1945 in Berlin, WI; daughter of Rudolph and Alice Margaret (Wendt) Manske. Irma married Dennis Rodencal on November 3, 1967 in Wautoma, WI.
Irma is survived by: Husband: Dennis Rodencal of Redgranite, WI. Daughters: Tina (Rick) Nelson of Pine River, WI, Lori Felske of Redgranite, WI, Son: Darrell Rodencal of Unadilla, GA, Grandchildren: Kayla, Brittany, Patrick, and Austin Nelsen, Mother: Alice Margaret Manske of Pine River, WI, Sisters: Dorothy (Chester) Coda of Winneconne, WI, Carol (Arnie) Dittman of Pine River, WI, Brothers: Russell Manske of Pine River, WI, Robert (Linda) Manske of Pine River, WI, Vernon (Diane) Manske of Pine River, WI, Allen (Darlene) Manske of Saxeville, WI. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Manske, brother, Dennis Manske, and a nephew, David Manske.
A Funeral Service will be on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Poy Sippi. Reverend David Sielaff will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hilltop Cemetery in the Town of Saxeville following the services. The Holly Funeral Home of Poy Sippi is assisting the family with arrangements.
Contributed by: Donald Warner
Submitted by: Vicki Sanow
Carl Frederick ROESKE
Carl Frederick ROESKE passed away this life Wednesday, Sept 29 (1909), at the advanced age of about 80 years. His death occurred at the home of his son William, in the town of Richford, after an illness of only two days. He was conscious to the very last and knew all who were at his bedside during the closing hours of his long journey in this world. Deceased was born in Bor(n), Pommern Province, Germany, in the year 1829. He was united in marriage to Henrietta Pothol (POPHAL) and as a result of this union twelve children were born, eight sons and four daughters, all living except one son who died about fourteen years ago.
Mrs. Roeske died in Germany about twenty years ago and shortly afte that Mr Roeske came to this country and since then has resided with his sons.
The funeral was held last Saturday at the home of William Roeske in the town of Richford. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mueller of Springfield. Source: Waushara Argus
Mrs. Deane Rose - Wautoma - June 7, 1968 - Mrs. Deane Rose, 82, Rt. 1, Hancock, died at 5:30 A.M. Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ervin Danner, Wautoma. She had been in failing health the past several months.
Mrs. Rose was born March 1, 1886, in the Town of Deerfield, and was married at her parents home there to William Rose may 10, 1905. She lived in the Town of Deerfield all her life, where she and her husband farmed for many years. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1968.
She is survived by two sons, Thorval and Clifford, both of Wautoma; five daughters, Mrs. Danner, Mrs. Archie Keenlance, Mrs. Rilla Domke, all of Wautoma, Mrs. Wilma Goldsmith, Westfield, and Mrs. Harold Keenlance, Almond; two brothers, Shirley Bray, Hancock, and Stephen Bray, Wautoma; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Monday at Peace! Lutheran Church, Wautoma, the Rev. Gerhard Kanless officiating. Burial will be in Woodville Cemetery, Town of Deerfield.
Friends may call at Patterson Funeral home, Wautoma, after 2 P.M. Sunday until 11 A.M. Monday, and from noon until time of services at the church. - Waushara Argus -
Contributed by: Carrie Bohn
At her home in the town of Wautoma, March 18, 1887, of Consumption. Mrs. Mary Rose wife of Thomas Rose, aged 34 years and 10 months. Deceased has been a sufferer for many months but bore her trials bravely to the last. She leaves a husband, seven children and a large circle of friends who deeply mourn her early death. The funeral took place from the Catholic Church in this village of which deceased was a member, on Tuesday last and was largely attended. - Waushara Argus
Contributed by: Carrie Bohn
Died after Long Illness. Thomas Rose passed away Friday morning, Oct. 13, (1911) at the home of his son, in the town of Wautoma, after a protracted illness. Mr. Rose was born in Germany in 1842 where he spent his youth and where he grew to manhood. When 24 years at age he came to America and settled in Kenosha, Wis. About 36 years ago he came to Waushara county and located on the farm in the town of Wautoma west of the village where he has resided continually, with the exception of six years, which he spent in hotel business in Wausau. At the time of his death he lived with his son, William, on the old homestead. He has been in poor health for about four years but was able to be around most of the time. Since the first of July he has been confined to the house and continually failed until his passing away. Deceased is survived by five children, and one sister , Mrs. Nicholis Johannes. Funeral services were ! held Monday forenoon from the Catholic church of which he was a member. Many friends of the deceased gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Services were conducted by Father Iisuline, pastor of the church.
We wish to express our thanks to all Friend who so kindly assisted during the illness of our father. - THE CHILDREN. - Waushara Argus Oct. 1911
Contributed by: Carrie Bohn
Another Pioneer Gone
Frank B. Rowsam, one of the old residents of this vicinity passed away April 11, 1914 in the town of Hancock, after suffering for a number of weeks with erysipelas. Funeral services were held at the town hall Monday at nine o'clock a.m. and the remains laid to their long rest in Plainfield cemetery. Mr. Rowsam came here from New York in an early day and was numbered among the pioneers who saw this country gradually grow from a wilderness of forest and marsh into the good farming community it now is. He was born at McCombs, NY in 1845. In early manhood he was married. His wife died 22 years ago, two children being born to them, both of whom survive, Fred of North Dakota and Mrs. K. Knudson of Sheridan. Besides his children he leaves to mourn his loss, tow half brothers L. Starks of Chicago and Jerome Starks of Plainfield, and three half sisters, Mrs. G. Scofield of Hancock, Mrs. M. Morey of Almond and Mrs. A. J. Richter of ND.
Contributed by Jo Orvik
The Rev. Rick Hermansen officiated. Burial was in the Plainfield Cemetery.
Mr. Rowsam was born April 5, 1899, in Plainfield, the son of Zach and Emma Rowsam. He married Alda Crummer on Aug. 17, 1926, in Woodstock, Ill. He was a lifelong resident of Plainfield.
He was a former owner and operator of West Side Garage, Plainfield, and from 1942 to 1964 was shop foreman of the Portage County Highway Department. He was a 50-year member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge No. 208.
Surviving are his widow; four daughters, Mrs. William (Jeanne) Muschinski and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Bohn, both of Plainfield, Mrs. Donald (Mavis) Johannes, Reedsburg, and Mrs. Gary (Lois) Bohn, Westfield; one son, James E. Rowsam, Madison; one sister, Florence Rothermel, Plainfield; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ellen Rozell, who has been sick for several months and who was one of the early pioneers of Plainfield, passed to her final reward last Friday evening, April 6, 1928 at her home at West Plainfield. Deceased was a daughter of the late Judge Thomas H. Walker, a well known Plainfield attorney in early days. She has resided here nearly all her life but was born in England and was 85 years of age. On November 4, 1862 she married William A. Rozell, a well known merchant at West Plainfield, who died several years ago. Mrs. Rozell is survived by three adult children, Harry Rozell of Milwaukee,
Mrs. John Bound and Vernon Rozell, a merchant at West Plainfield. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Emma Kennedy of Merrill and Mrs. W. O. Perry of Plainfield, besides many grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Rozell was a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor and had lived a good life. she was an active worker in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of which she was an honored member and she also took an active part in Sunday school activities and in church work. Funeral services were held at the town hall Sunday afternoon, Rev Blake conducting the service with interment in the Plainfield Cemetery.
Contributed by Pam B.
Plainfield Sun, June 16 1933
Obituary
Harry T. Rozell
(courtesy of Hancock News)
Harry T. Rozell, was born in Plainfield, Wis., on the 1st day of January 1865. His first 36 years were spent in Plainfield. Here on April 24 1887, he was united in marriage to Anna S. Haskell. To him were born three daughters and one son, Nellie R. Patterson, Chicago, IL., Lucy Thiede, Viola, Melne McInee, Milwaukee and Laurence C. Rozell, New London. Besides his wife and four children, he leaves 7 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. John Bound, and a brother, Vernon Rozell, both of Plainfield.
The years from 1901 to 1910 following his departure from Plainfield were spent along the "Portage Branch" where he and his family lived consecutively at Hancock, Westfield, Stevens Point, and Coloma, in which towns he was employed by the A. M. Penney Produce Company.
In 1910 Mr. Rozell purchased a hotel at Bancroft, Wis., and there did a thriving business for 6 years. From Bancroft he went to Viola, Wis., where he owned a store. In the spring of 1918 he moved to New London, Wis., there employed by the Borden Condesed Milk Co. From there in 1922 he went to Milwaukee where for the past 11 years he had resided, employed during those years in the Milwaukee Y.M.C.A. and at which place he suddenly passed away, May 27 1933.
Early in life he became affiliated witht he Order of Free Masons and was, at the time of his death a member of the Masonic fraternity at Viola, Wisconsin. Being in good health, Mr. Rozell's death came as a great shock to his family and a host of friends who are numbered by his acquaintances in the many towns where he lived. Always a most kind and loving husband, good and generous faather, helpful and sympathetic friend, his passing leaves a void that can never be filled; but as we grieve we find comfort in the memory of his genial smile and useful life, and we know that he would say, "Write me as one who loved his fellow men."
After lying in state at the funeral home in Milwaukee during Saturday evening and Sunday, where his many friends and associates paid a last visit, a short service was conducted, and the remains were brought to Hancock. There funeral services were held on Monday from the Haskell home to the Federated Church, where the Rev. C.W. Emery spoke words of consolation to the many friends and relatives. Following Masonic services Interment was made in the family lot in Plainfield.
Contributed by: Pam Bylczynski
Fatal Result of fall from wagon. James Rozell meets almost instand death by falling from a Lumber wagon.
Last saturday evening shortly after 7 o'clock while on his way to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theo Allison, with whom he had been living, James Rozell fell from a wagon near C. O. Goult's residence, striking on the hard road on his head and sholders, breaking his neck and fracturing his skull, the wheels of the wagon passing over his head.
He, in company with Theo. Allison and a couple of other men, had started for home and in some manner Mr. Rozell lost his balance and fell. Help was hastily summoned but death had been almost instantaneous. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of C. O. Goult and afterwards removed to the home of his daughter Mrs. Theo Allison.
The funeral services were held at Campbell Corners Monday after a prayer at the house at one o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. A. S. Phelps, and the services at the grave were conducted by Walter Waterman Post of the G. A. R. of which deceased was a member. Interment took place in the Plainfield cemetery, his body being laid beside that of his wife who preceded him May 20 1896.
James Rozell was born in Tioga county, Penn in 1840 and came west in the early days when but a small boy, locating shortly afterward at Plainfield, where he has since almost continuously resided. He was married to Miss Hannah Weldon of this city in 1865 and to this union were born four children, two of whom now survive, the other two having died in infancy. When the war broke out in 1861 Mr. Rozell enlisted in Co I of the 7th Wis Vol and served his country nobly for three years and seven months, receiving an honorable discharge.
Besides the children, Ed. Rozell and Mrs. Maude Allison, both of Plainfield, there remains to mourn his loss two brothers, Orlando and Alfred Rozell of Plainfield and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Goult of Plainfield and Mrs. Susan Coats of Lind Grove, IA.
Contributed by Pam B.
Mrs. James Rozell, died at her home in this village, May 20, 1896 after a protracted illness, the immediate cause of her death being gangrene. Mrs. Rozell was formerly Miss Hannah M. Weldon, and was born in St. Lawrence County, NY June 23 1845. Her parents came to Wisconsin in 1846, of which state she has been a resident since. Her marriage to James Rozell occurred in July 1865. They were the parents of four children, two now living -- Edwin Rozell and Mrs. Theo. Allison, both of this village. Besides her husband and children she leaves five sisters and two brothers, all residents of Plainfield except a sister residing in Idaho and another a resident of Nebraska.
Mr. Rozell, who is left to travel life's journey without the companionship of a most worthy helpmate has the sympathy of all, as do the bereaved children and relatives. Mrs. Rozell was an affectionate whife and indulgent mother, and much liked and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral will be held Saturday at two PM at the M. E. Church, Rev. E. C. Booth officiating.
Contributed by Pam B.
Plainfield Sun - Friday February 23, 1906
Mary Hannah Rozell
Mary H. DeVoe was born in Rochester, Wayne Co. N. Y., August 20, 1843, and moved to Plainfield, Wisconsin, with her parents in 1865. She was married to Robert R. Rozell, of Plainfield, June 28, 1868, where they have since resided and where she passed away at her home on Saturday, Feb. 10, 1906. Deceased leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two daughters and one son. Mrs. W. E. Morey, of Oasis; S. H. Rozell, of Plainfield; Mrs. J. A. Hubbard, of Wausau, and two brothers, E. H. DeVoe, of Wautoma, and A. L. DeVoe, of Leola. Mrs. Rozell united with the church in early life and was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew her. She was a very patient sufferer, never complaining of her lot. Her loss will be deeply felt in the home and community where she has resided so long. Rev. Powell spoke words of comfort from Psalms 35:14. Internment took place in the Plainfield cemetery.
The husband and family wish to thank the friends and neighbors who ably assisted them during their bereavement.
Mrs. W. E. M.
"Oh, we miss thee, dearest mother,
Since thou hast passed away,
And our prayer is, may we meet you
On that resurrection day."
Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski
Orlando Jackson Rozell was born in Pennsylvania Feb 18 1836 and came west in August 1863 shortly after his parents had preceded him. After coming west he took up a homestead at what is now Rozellville in 1866 and Feb 14 1868 was married to Miss Henrietta Campbell fo Mosinee. To this union were born four children, a daughter Mrs. Anna Dietrick of Rib Lake WI, Three sons: Charles of Nekoosa, Walter J of Rib Lake and Joseph at home, all of who survive together with four brothers, William H. of Plainfield, MDW of Plainfield, NP of Pine Grove and EL of Leola and one sister Mrs. Jane Reep of Lawrence Tioga Cty PA.
After selling out his home in the north part of the state about two years ago he came to Plainfield where he purchased a home and resided until Nov 23, 1908, when he again sold and moved with his family to Virginia, where July 8 1909 he passed away at Guinea Mills and was laid at rest in the cemetery in that place.
Besides his good wife and other relatives, many friends mourn the death of Mr. Rozell and the family have the sympathy of all in their sad time of bereavement.
Contributed by Pam B.
Plainfield Sun - October 9, 1914
Robert Richard Rozell was born in Rutland, Tioga County, Penn., May 8, 1835 and died Oct. 2, 1914, aged 79 years, 4 months, and 24 days. He was married to Mary Hannah DeVoe June 28, 1868, who died Feb. 10, 1906. Three children were born to them, Mrs. Willard Morey, Samuel Rozell and Mrs. J. A. Hubbard, all residents of the town of Plainfield. Two sisters and one brother have passed away. They were Mrs. Tamer Chafee of Rhinelander, Mrs. Abrar Kelley and Joshua Rozell of Plainfield.
Robert Rozell was one of the oldest settlers. He enlisted in the Civil war from Plainfield the 21st of August, 1862, in Co. G, 30th Regt., Wis. Vol. Infty., and was discharged Sept. 31, 1865.
Services were held at his home in West Plainfield, Rev. F. C. Rhapstock officiating, after which the remains were brought to the Plainfield cemetery for internment. He was a member of the Walter Waterman Post G. A. R. of this city and his comrades from Almond, Hancock and Plainfield rendered services at the grave. The funeral was otherwise largely attended as the deceased was universally respected.
"We miss thee from our home, dear Father
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow o'er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Our home is dark without thee-
We miss thee everywhere."
CARD OF THANKS
To friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us in our bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings and especially to the members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Members of the Family.
Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski
Obituary - Plainfield Times Friday June 18, 1909 page 1
Wm A. Rozell was the youngest of the five children of James and Lucy Rozell and was born in the town of Jackson, Tioga county, PA, Dec 3, 1826 and died at his home in West Plainfield June 11, 1909. He spent his boyhood days in Pennsylvania and came to Wisconsin in 1855, bought land and farmed until the war when he enlisted in Co I 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, Oct 6, 1864, at Berlin Wis., and was honorably discharged June 6, 1865 at Fort Farnsworth, Alexandria VA. After returning he worked the farm he owned up to the time of his death, until 1867, when he started in business in West Plainfield and conducted a large store and lumber yard at that place. About 1882 he sold his stock and rented his store to J Serles and started a general store in the building now occupied by Dr. F. R. Borden and while there built the store now owned and used as a drugstore by F. B Pratt and Co., in which he also conducted a general store. Some time later he returned to his former location at West Plainfield. Nov 20, 1886, his large store together with its contents was destroyed by fire. soon after he built a small store on the opposite side of the road, and with the help of his son, conducted a small business until three years ago this month, when by reason of failing health and eye sight he was compelled to retire.
Mr. Rozell was at all times an honest, honorable, upright man and gave freely to keep up religious services at West Plainfield but after his blindness his spiritual sight became stronger and he became a follower of Christ, and although for the last year he was greatly afflicted when himself he bore with great submission the will of God, only expressing a wish that he might soon be called to that heavenly home. His last words were "The Lord is my shepherd."
He was married to Ellen H. Walker Nov 23, 1862, and to them were born eight children. There remains to mourn his loss his wife and three children, Harrie of Stevens Point, Mrs. Maggie Bound and Vernon of Plainfield, and nine grandchildren besides hosts of relatives and friends.
The funeral services were conducted under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of Plainfield and a large delegation was present. After a short prayer at the home by Rev. R. D. Sparks, the body was conveyed to the town hall at Campbell Corners where a great number had assembled to witness the last sad rites. Rev Andrus preached the sermon and after a few touching words by Rev. Sparks interment took place in the Plainfield cemetery after the solemn and beautiful Masonic services were over.
Mr. Rozell had been a Mason for over twenty years and also belonged to the Stevens Point Chapter, Mesars. Amos Hamacker, Frank Oryall and W. Owen of the Stevens Point Chapter were among those from out of town who were in attendance at the funeral.
Julia Rozelle, daughter of Alfred & Emma Rozelle was born in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, April 14 1909, attaining an age of 61 years and 13 days.
In early childhood she emigrated west with her parents and located in this vicinity where she has ever since lived. She was married to William Goult February 22 1865 and to this union was born one son, and five daughters: Wm. O. Goult, Mrs. William Lamb, Mrs Joe Stevens, Mrs. Frank Lamb, Mrs Harry Collins, Mrs. Arthur Keene, all of whom reside in this city.
She was converted late in life and united with the Baptist church on February 18, 1900, of which institution she has since been a member.
Her parents, two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Beside the aged sorrowing husband, six devoted children and nine grandchildren, she leaves behind two brothers and a sister, Orlando Rozelle and Alfred Rozelle of Plainfield and Mrs. Albert Coats of Iowa, and numerous other friends and relatives to mourn her going.
She was in poor health for more than four years but began to fail about eight weeks ago. At times she suffered acutely, but all was patiently borne and death came to her as a peaceful sleep.
The bereaved husband and children wish to thank all who so kindly assisted them in the sickness and burial of a loved one.
Contributed by Pam B.
Stevens Point, WI, Portage County
Tuesday, January 18, 1955
Ward Rozelle
A Hancock area resident all his life, Ward Rozelle, died at the Springwater nursing home in Wild Rose Saturday. He was 79 years old.
Mr. Rozelle was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Rozelle. He was unmarried. Survivors include three brothers in the west. His parents, four sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
The body is at the Hamilton funeral home, Hancock, where funeral arrangements will be made after word is received from relatives in the west. Burial will take place in the Hancock cemetery.
Contributed by Sandi Walker
Contributed by Jo Orvik
WAUTOMA- Delia Trufant Russell, 95, Wauwatosa, formerly of Wautoma, died Sunday in Glendale Nursing Home, Glendale.
She was born July 11, 1885, in Wautoma, the daughter of Allen and Elizabeth Newby Trufant. She married William Edwin Russell, May 1, 1909, in Wautoma. He died in November 1945.
Mrs. Russell lived in Wautoma until moving to Wauwatosa in 1950. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Wautoma, and a 76-year member of the Wautoma Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Stella) Kujath, Westfield and Mrs. John (Allene) Kinstler, Wauwatosa; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ayars Funeral Home, Wautoma, the Rev. Richard Gilbertson officiating. Burial will be in Wautoma Union Cemetery.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Eastern Star services at 8 p.m.
