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Stevens Point Daily Journal-Thursday April 5, 1923
Mrs. Adeline Walker
The funeral of Mrs. Adeline Walker, wife of the late Harry Walker, was held at the town hall Wednesday and the remains laid to rest in the Plainfield cemetery. Deceased was one of the early settlers of Plainfield, and a daughter of W. W. Stilwell, a pioneer settler who resided east of the West Plainfield store in early days. Mrs. Walker is survived by two brothers, Clark and William Stilwell of this place, also two sisters, Mrs. John Kent of Wautoma and Mrs. Del Devoe of North Crandon, Wis. Deceased leaves three adult children, Mrs. Charles Johnson, Alvin Walker and Mrs. Hattie Lea, all of Plainfield. Mrs. Walker was highly respected in the village and had many friends.
Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski
Alfred Eugene Walker
Alfred Eugene Walker was born in Waukegan, Illinois, September, 10, 1866, and died at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point, Wis., on May 26, 1923, at the age of 56 years, 8 months, and 16 days.
On March 2, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Lillie Lowell. This union was blessed with four children: Milo, Norma, Irma who died in infancy, and Delos. The three children and their mother are left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father and husband. Deceased also leaves two brothers: Andrew, of Hancock, and Ernest of Oakley, Idaho; and five sisters: Mrs. Alvira Fortune, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Addie Leavitt, of Pine Grove, Mrs. Grace Gragg of Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Rachel Anderson, of the state of Washington, and Mrs. Nellie Graves, of Columbia Falls, Montana, besides many other relatives.
Mr. Walker filled offices of honor and trust with ability. Though handicapped for many years by the loss of an arm he did not neglect his duty or evade responsibility. Fred Walker was cordially greeted wherever he went.
Though in failing health for about a year, he seldom complained and those nearest and dearest to him did not suspect his serious condition until a week before he passed away. The cause of his death was a complication of Bright's disease and diabetes, which took him very suddenly from his happy home and loved ones.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Leola church, Rev. Cook preaching the sermon, and interment was made in North Colburn Cemetery.
Contributed by Sandi Walker
Andrew Walker, 96, Buried Monday
A venerable, old gentleman, Andrew DeForrest Walker, passed away at his home in Hancock Saturday morning, April 17, 1948. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois May 1, 1852, the son of Ansel and Hannah Walker. When only a small boy he came to Wisconsin with his parents and settled in the Town of Leola in Adams County. After the death of his parents he made his home with his brother Fred's family.
A very energetic man, he found his place quickly in the community. At the time of his brother's death he met the need to help carry on the farming for the family. His ready hand as a carpenter, as well as a farmer, left many symbols of home and home life that he was so much a part.
"Uncle Hick" as he was know to many outside the family circle, enjoyed life to its fullest. Trapping and hunting were favorite pastimes for years. In fact up to only a few years ago he was with the "boys" during the hunting season.
He was the oldest of 11 children and will be sadly missed by those who survive him; two sisters, Mrs. William (Rachel) Anderson of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. James (Nellie) Graves of Everett, Wash.; two brothers, Ernest in Idaho and George in North Dakota; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Bristol and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Hamilton funeral parlor and at the Community Church at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. H. H. Ferris officiating. Stanley Hamilton sang two selections "Rock of Ages" and "Going Home" accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Edgar Kneip.
Those who attended the funeral from away were: Mr. and Mrs. Milo Walker, Laverne, Virginia, and Alan; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lowell; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lowell; Marlan Lowell; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gunn; Mrs. Lewis Johnson; Mrs. Cynthia Holcomb and son, Forrest, Wis. Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walker and Jean; Mrs. Jennie Marshall, Brooks; Fred Smith, Beaver Dam; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Melke, Weyauwega; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Knutsen; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lowell, Wausau; Mrs. Howard Coon, Wisconsin Dells; Mrs. Harley Evans Jr., Oxford; Fred Bound, Frank Rothermel, William Zwetz and Willard Pratt of Plainfield.
Interment took place in Colburn-Leola Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Reginald Zwetz, Dennis Clark, Lyman Miller, Francis Marousek, Clifford Marshall and Harvey Bartram.
Contributed by Sandi Walker
Mrs. Ansel Walker
Mrs. Ansel Walker was born in England about 68 years ago, and died in the town of Leola, Wis., July 5, 1901.
Deceased moved to America with her parents, husband and two children; and spent the remainder of her days in the towns of Plainfield and Leola. She leaves to mourn her death four sons and six daughters. They are Andrew, Fred, and Ernest, of Leola; George of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Miles Levitt, of Oasis; Mrs. Almon Gregg, of Plainfield; Mrs. George Holcomb, of Leola; Mrs. Alvira Newton, of Milwaukee; Mrs. James Graves, of Leola, and Nora, who always lived at home. She also left three brothers and two sisters: Fred Smith, of Plainfield; Noah Smith, of Beaver Dam; Andrew Smith, of Bute, Nebraska; Mrs. Lawrence; of Beaver Dam, and Mrs. Anderson, of Grand Fork, Dakota.
Mrs. Walker was a good faithful wife and mother, and a kind neighbor who will be missed by all.
The funeral was held at the old home in Leola on Sunday forenoon; Rev. Sparks preaching the sermon.
The remains were laid beside those of her husband in Colburn cemetery.
The children wish to express their thanks to all who assisted them through the sickness and burial of their dear mother.
Contributed by Sandi Walker
A LIFE SKETCH OF HARRIE T. WALKER
Harrie T. Walker was born at Longton, England Oct 10 1844 and was the oldest son of Judge T. H. Walker. He came to Plainfield with his parents in 1849, when this section was almost a wilderness. Here he grew to manhood and was married to Adaline Stilwell, Sept 22 1867 and they spent the 46 years of their married life on the same farm where he died April 11 1913. To them were born five children, the oldest, Willie, dying in Infancy. The others are Mrs. Annie Johnson, Chancy, Alvin, and Mrs. Hattie Lea, all of the town of Plainfield. Twelve grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. Susie Bovee, of Pine Grove; Mrs. Carrie Bound of Washburn, Wi; Mrs. Ellen H. Rozell of Plainfield; Mrs. Emma Kennedy of Merrill; and Mrs. Alice Perry and one brother, Albert Walker, of Plainfield and his bereaved wife sincerely mourn the loss of a kind and good husband, loving father and brother.
Harrie Walker was an honest man, a respected citizen and a kind friend and his friends were all who knew him, as was shown by the number who showed their respect on the day of the funeral. He will be missed in the community, for as long as his health permitted he was always ready to respond to the calls for help in time of sickness and death, or to lend a helping had to a brother in distress.
Rev. R. B. Colman of Plainfield spoke comforting words and brother Masons conducted their beautiful ceremony at the grave, where we will leave him until the Morning of the resurrection, where we shall hope to meet again. - - Mrs. W. A. R. (Ellen Rozell)
Monday, June 22, 1964
Obituary
Milo S. Walker
Milo S. Walker, 59, Rt. 2, died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, where he was admitted two weeks ago. He had been ill since April.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Higgins Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. R. Sheldon officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Walker was born in the town of Leola, Adams County, on Oct. 7, 1904, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walker, Hancock. He was employed at Nekoosa-Edwards Paper co. for 17 years, and at Consolidated Papers, Inc. for 18 years.
On June 19, 1927 he married Edith Phillips of Stevens Point. Surviving are his wife; four children, Kenneth, LaVerne, Alan and Mrs. William Sersch, all of Wisconsin Rapids; a sister, Mrs. Andre Showe, Wausau; a brother, Kenneth, Briggsville; and uncle, Ray Lowell, Nekoosa, and 13 grandchildren.
Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Friends may call at the Higgins Funeral Chapel after 7:30 tonight.
(This is an exact copy of the article in the newspaper)
Contributed by Sandi Walker
Page 1, Columns 4 and 5, Almond News
From 1865 to 1873, William assisted his father on the farm and attending school in the winter months. His brother James then being in failing health, William accompanied him to California and remained there at this time about three years, entering into business with a prudent zeal that laid the foundation of the competence that his family now enjoy.
Returning here in 1876 he soon after went into business in Stevens Point, which he prosecuted successfully until failing health admonished him of the necessity of a change.
On the 27th of December, 1879, he married Miss Rosa FELKER, the estimable daughter of Isaiah and Christina FELKER, the fruit of the union being three children, two of whom survive.
Three years ago, while attending the funeral of his father, he contracted a cold that terminated in a cough that continued to the end. In his efforts to seek health he has visited California twice in the past two years, hoping to find relief in the mild climate of that favored state, the last time taking his family with him and remaining in the beautiful city of Santa Cruz about 18 months. Still failing, he returned here in June last, his appearance denoting too truly that but a few months of life remained to him.
Some four months ago doubtless realizing his condition and wishing to
leave his family comfortably located near old-time friends, he determined to build a house upon his farm near this village, and with an energy equaled by few in the possession of health, he pushed the work till a fine house, barn and other necessary farm buildings, nearly completed, attest the force and will-power of the man, in fact he kept the mechanics at work in an adjoining room to that in which the hand of the dread messenger was laid upon him.
The funeral services were held Sunday morning conducted by Revs. Wilson and Palmer. Notwithstanding the severe storm that prevailed throughout the day, the house was filled far beyond its seating capacity by sympathizing friends. Almond Lodge I. O. O. F. assisted by a large delegation from the Shurette and Stampi Lodges of Stevens Point, took charge of the remains and deposited them in the bosom of mother earth.
Contributed by Joan Benner.
Mabelle Walker was born at New Lisbon on 31 January 1880 and passed on 26 April 1974. Daughter of Dr. Rolland Early and Dr. Jeanette Byam Early. She was married first to Charles E. Walker and then to Mel S. Walker of Hancock, who both preceded her in death.
Funeral services were handled by the Hamilton Funeral Home in Hancock. Rev. Alfred Davis of the United Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in the Hancock Cemetery.
Contributed by Linda Cheal
Contributed by Jo Orvik
Athol I Walter, 91, formerly of Plainfield, died Dec. 8 at River Pines Nursing Home, Stevens Point, where she had resided the past 10 years.
She was born July 11, 1892, in Plainfield, the daughter of Frank and Sarah Spees. She graduated from Plainfield High School and married Albert J. Walter Sept. 11, 1912.
Mrs. Walter was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church and a musician there for many years. She was a member of Sarah Chapter 56 Order of the Eastern Star for 64 years.
There are no immediate survivors.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Plainfield United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lester Ott officiating. Burial will be in spring in Plainfield Cemetery.
Mrs. Delia Waterman
A Plainfield resident virtually all her life, Mrs. Delia Waterman, 78, died at 12:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Wild Rose Hospital. She had been ill several years, and was hospitalized the past four weeks.
Services will be held in the Plainfield Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Gerald Tanquist will officiate, with burial following in the Plainfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Goult Funeral Home in Plainfield.
The former Delia Wood was born in Plainfield Sept. 12, 1880, a daughter of the late Mr. amd Mrs. Hiram Wood. She married Earl Waterman March 14, 1900. Mr. Waterman preceded her in death.
Mrs. Waterman had lived in Plainfield all her life until her recent illness, when she spent the winters with her daughter, Mrs. William (Crystal) Kramer, in Wausau.
Mrs. Waterman was a member of the Methodist Church and its Women's Society of Christian Service.
Surviving, besides the daughter, are two brothers, Clarence and Warren Wood, in Montana; a sister, Marie, in Oregon; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A brother and sister preceded her in death.
Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski
Age 78, died unexpectedly Saturday September 24, 1994 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1916 in Milwaukee, to the late Levi and Sophia (Eversol) Warner. Bud married the former Esther Abendroth on February 13, 1936 in Appleton. Bud was a farmer and also did mason work. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and reading. Bud was known for his smile, wit, and sense of humor. Survivors besides his wife Esther include two sons: Oliver (Phyllis), Appleton, Don (Cathy), Neenah; a daughter, Esther (Bob) Burdette, Appleton; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Courtney Morgensen; a sister, Sylvia; and a brother Ray. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 27, 10:30 a.m. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 2720 KESTING CT. with Rev. William R. Myers and Rev. Bronnie Stroud officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call this evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior St., and at the church Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Contributed by: Donald Warner
(Esther R. Abendroth)
Agte 83, died peacefully at the home of her son at 8:30 a.m. Saturday March 25, 1995. She was born July 14, 1911 in Appleton to the late Edward and Wilhelmina (Griepp) Abendroth, and had lived on the family farm that her parents and later she and her husband farmed for over 80 years. Esther married Bud Warner on FEb. 13, 1936. She enjoyed her gardening and growing flowers and strawberries. Esther was the oldest charter member of First Assembly of God Church. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Oliver and Phyllis Warner, Appleton; Don and Cathy Warner, Neenah; a daughter and son-in-law, Esther and Bob BUrdett, Appleton; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude L. Warner, September 24, 1994; a great granddaughter, Courtney Morgenson; three brothers, Henry, Arthur and Elmer Abendroth; and two sisters, Dorothy Abendroth and Elfie Gloudeman. Funeral services for Esther will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 1995 at FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH on Evergreen Drive (corner of Highways 41 and 47) with Rev. Williams R. Myers and Rev. Bronnie Stroud officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior St. from 5 until 9 p.m. Monday and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for the First Assembly of God Church.
You may own a million dollars, but you're the poorest in the land if you don't have your beloved mother to clasp your lonely hand. Though your smile is gone forever and her hand we cannot touch, still we have many memories of our mother we love so much. This memory is our keeping, with which we never part. God has her in his kingdom, we have her in our hearts. So you who have a mother, cherish her with care, for you'll never know the heartache till she's no longer there.
Contributed by: Donald Warner
Services for Ray L. Warner, 77, long time resident of Bay City, who passed away in eastern Oregon while hunting, were held in Portland at the Little Chapel of the Chimes on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m., with interment at Lincoln Memorial Park.
He was born in Wisconsin on August 25, 1886. He was a retired carpenter, and a member of the Tillamook County Pioneer association and the Bay City IOOF.
He is survived by his wife, Luella; two daughters, Leone and Betty, both of Portland; one brother Claude of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.
Submitted by: WGBP98@aol.com
A SUDDEN SUMMONS
After an illness of but a few days, Earl Waterman was called from among his dear ones on earth, to the brighter land beyond, where sickness and pain are not. The news came as a great shock to the many relatives and friends who had not believed him to be seriously sick. Earl Waterman was a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Waterman, and was born in the town of Plainfield, Jan. 23, 1880, growing up in this vicinity. March 14, 1900, he was married at West Plainfield to Miss Delia Wood, and to them was born a daughter, now four years old. His last illness was typhoid pneumonia, and during this, all that loving care and skill could do was done to bring him back to health, but Wednesday, April 26, 1905, he passed away. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, with brief services at the home at 1 o'clock, followed by services at Campbell's Corners at 2 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Rev. C. W. Powell, who had also officiated at the marriage of the deceased but five years before. The pall bearers were members of the F. R. A., of which order the deceased was a loyal member, and many from that order were in attendance. Interment was in the Plainfield cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Waterman, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Waterman, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fadner, of Bancroft, and Ray Waterman, of Chicago, were present at the funeral. The wife and daughter, father, sisters and brothers, as well as the very many friends, will long mourn because of the loss of the earnest, devoted care and affection, of him who has been taken away in the fullness of his young manhood when life appeared to spread so fair before him. And the courage and strength of his character will linger long as a worthy example to all those who knew him here, and will be a source of comfort to those to whom he was dearest.
Submitted by: Brenda Szulczewski
Contributed by Jo Orvik
Harvey A. Weymouth, 78, Plainfield, died Friday at Wild Rose Manor, Wild
Rose.
Mr. Weymouth was born Feb. 12, 1896, in the town of Oasis, the son of
Richard and Anna Weymouth. He married Margaret Petrick Jan. 1, 1927, in
Plainfield.
He was a lifetime resident of the Plainfield area and was a state
agriculture inspector for 32 years.
Mr. Weymouth was a member of the American Legion Post 380 Masonic Lodge for
59 years and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a veteran of World War I.
Surviving are his widow; one son, Harry, Texarkana, Texas; and two
grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Goult-Gasperic Funeral Home, with the
Rev. Edward Ketcham officiating. Burial will be in Plainfield Village
Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A Masonic
service will be held at 7 p.m.
A memorial has been established.
