Green County
Obituaries
Monroe Times
pub. 24 July 1986
Contributed by Cathy Kubly
CADMAN, Harold O. - Obit
Surnames:  CADMAN, KLASSY, MEZGER, WISE
Harold O. CADMAN, Rockton, died Sun 20 July 1986...[at his daughter's home] Bloomington IN.  Born 26 Aug 1911.  Married Ruth KLASSY, formerly of Monroe. Surviving are his wife Ruth; a daughter, Rita WISE; two sons, James of South
Beloit & Larry of rural Blanchardville; two grandchildren; a brother, Don of Evansville; & a sister, Ruth MEZGER, Rockton.  Funeral Thurs 24 July 1986 at the Rosman, Uehling, Kinzer Blackhawk Chapel, South Beloit IL.  Interment Newark Cemetery, Newark Twp, Rock County.

Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Arthur CAMPBELL [excerpts]
Arthur P. CAMPBELL, 80, Gratiot, died Tues 25 Oct 1988...[in] Darlington.  The son of Henry & Anna (FOLEY) CAMPBELL, he was born 29 Nov 1907 in Gratiot.  He married Hazel SCHMIDT 7 Aug 1937 in Gratiot...farmed in the Gratiot area, retiring in 1978...was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church, Gratiot, and the Pecatonica Bit & Spur Club, Darlington.  Survivors include his wife; a brother, Cecil (Ned), Gratiot; and two sisters, Annette SCHNEIDER of Warren and Mrs Jack (Evelyn) WILLIAMS of Lena...was preceded in death by a brother.  Funeral...[Fri 28 Oct 1988]

Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, September 12, 1901
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Surnames: Carle, Alverson, Talmage, Trip, Brown
Mary Roberts CARLE passed away from this world into that of the beyond on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1901 at the home of her son, J.F. Carle, 155 Glen Street, Janesville, after nearly three months’ illness.  She has always been a strong, active woman until eleven weeks ago, since when she has been confined to her bed.  Hers was a strong Christian character, having been an active member of the Baptist Church since she was twenty years of age.  Deceased was born March 16, 1814 in the county of York, Maine and was married to B.F. Carle Jan. 16, 1844, who preceded her to his heavenly home five years ago on June 26, 1896.  Six children were born to them, Mrs. Susan Alverson, Janesville, Mrs. Sarah Talmage, deceased, J.F. Carle, Janesville, Mrs. Addie Trip, Covina Caifornia, Mrs. Ella Brown, Hampton, Iowa and G. F. Carle, deceased.  The family went to Janesville in December, 1856, moved to Brooklyn, Green County in 1861 and from there to Juda in 1872 and to Albany in 1880, where her husband departed this world.  Mrs. Carle went again to Janesville last November with her son and family, with whom she has resided since her husband’s death.  Brief services were held at her late home in Janesville Thursday morning, after which the remains were brought to Albany and services held at two o’clock in the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Jos. Mountain of Pewaukee.   The funeral was largely attended by sorrowing friends of the family.  Mrs. Tripp was the only one of the living children unable to be at the funeral.

Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, May 19, 1898
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Surnames: Chamberlain, Truax, Briggs
Died:  Mary Catharine CHAMBERLAIN was born in Vienna, Trumbull Co., Ohio May 19, 1838 and died in Albany, Wisconsin May 16, 1898 aged 60 years.  She came to Wisconsin with her parents in 1845.  They lived in the town of Monroe two years, then spent a year in Walworth County and a year in Rock County, returning to Green County and settled in the town of Mt. Pleasant.  She was married to Samuel Truax Nov. 28, 1888.  Mr. Truax died Feb. 14, 1889 and on the 2nd of August, 1901 she was married to L.W. Briggs, who survives her.  Mrs. Briggs has lived an exemplary, Christian life.  She was of a retiring nature, not possessed of the gift of making many friends, but enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew her.  The funeral was held at the M.E. Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. N.J. Davis of Evansville conducting the services.

Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator
pub, Thursday, Oct. 18, 1900
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

James Fowler CHAPMAN
Many of our readers will remember James Fowler Chapman, who was a pioneer resident of Albany.  Mr. Chapman enlisted here in 1860 and was made a major, afterwards being promoted to the office of lieutenant colonel.  The Sandusky, Ohio Register of the 10th inst. notes his death, which occurred September 30, at the age of 84 years.

Albany, Green County Vindicator, Thursday
pub. June 15, 1899
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer
Son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank CHASE
The eight-year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Chase, who live about four miles northeast of Albany, died Sunday morning of scarlet fever.  The remains were interred as quickly as a coffin could be obtained.  The stricken parents have but one other child, a baby a few weeks old, and Mrs. Chase is dying of consumption.  The family has the deep sympathy of all.

Monroe Times
pub. 5 June 1986
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

CHESEBRO, Ella Louise - Obit
Surnames:  CHESEBRO, FRITSCH, KRUEGER, MARTY, MILLER, STELZER, WENGER
Mrs Roy (Ella) CHESEBRO, 92, 801 8th St, died Wed 4 June 1986 in Monroe. Born in Jordan Twp 21 Dec 1892.  Daughter of John D. & Augustina (KRUEGER) FRITSCH.  Attended Clarno School.  28 Jan 1919 married Roy E. CHESEBRO in the FRITSCH home.  He died 18 Oct 1985.  She worked for many years as a telephone operator.  Member of the United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star. Past president of the American Legion Auxiliary.  Past chief of the Pythian Sisters.  Member of the AARP.  Survivors include one son, Glenn of Fayetteville, Arkansas, & one daughter, Mrs Lloyd (Evelyn) MARTY, Monroe; one sister, Edith WENGER, Monroe; six grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by seven brothers, George in infancy, John, Edward, William, Emil, Albert & Frank, & two sisters, Lydia MILLER & Mabel STELZER. Funeral Sat 7 June 1986 at the Stuessy Funeral Home.  Rev Lawrence GOEBEL of
the Methodist Church officiating.  Burial Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe

Monroe Times
pub. 12 May 1987
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

CHRISTEN, Emil R. - Obit
Surnames:  CHRISTEN, DUERST, GEHRIB, SCHINDLER
Emil R. CHRISTEN, 94, died Mon 11 May 1987 in New Glarus.  Son of Sam & Anna (SCHINDLER) CHRISTEN.  Born 23 April 1893 in New Glarus Twp, Green Co. Married the former Rosina KLASSY 21 Mar 1918 at New Glarus.  Was a dairy farmer until his retirement, then moved to New Glarus.  Survived by his wife, Rosina, at the New Glarus Home; six nephews & 10 nieces.  Preceded in death by his brothers, Gottfried, Sam, John, Edwin, Walter, Wilbert & Arthur; two
sisters, Mrs Christ (Anna) GEHRIG & Mrs Henry (Barbara) DUERST; & one niece. Funeral Thurs 14 May 1987 at the New Glarus Home Chapel.  Rev Fritz WEST officiating.  Burial Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus.

Monroe Times
pub. 7 Oct 1987
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

CLEARY, Marjorie E. - Obit
Surnames:  ALFRED, CLEARY, HEFTY, JACKSON, JOHNSON, LATCHFORD, USELMAN
Mrs Maurice (Marjorie E.) CLEARY, 68, a resident of the Mineral Point Living Center and formerly of 610 Line St, Blanchardville, died Wed 7 Oct 1987 at the center.  Born in Eagle Bend MN 16 Mar 1919...daughter of Clarence &
Jessie (JOHNSON) ALFRED.  Married Maurice CLEARY 17 July 1937 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Blanchardville.  Lived [& farmed] in the Blanchardville area.  Was later employed at the Argyle Locker Plant & at Zim's Cheese in Blanchardville.  Survived by her husband, Maurice, Blanchardville; four sons, Dennis, Mount Horeb; Terrence, Middleton; Michael & James, both of Blanchardville; two daughters, Mrs Lawrence (Patricia) HEFTY, Mount Horeb, & Mrs John (Mary) LATCHFORD, Waunakee; two brothers, Boyd ALFRED, Ridgeway, & Virgil, Madison; two sisters, Mrs Norman (Ethel) JACKSON, Argyle, & Mrs Melvin (Martha) USELMAN, Madison; nine grandchildren & five great grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her parents, a son, LeRoy, in 1957, & a brother, Clayton.  Was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Blanchardville.  Funeral Fri 9 Oct 1987 in Immaculate Conception Church.  Rev Timothy GIERKE will officiate.  Burial Calvary Cemetery, Blanchardville.

Monroe Times
pub. 6 Jan 1988
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Maurice CLEARY  [excerpts]
Surnames:  CLEARY, HAZELTON, ALFRED, HEFTY, LATCHFORD, FLEMING, KNICK, BOGUS, ROGERS
Maurice CLEARY, 80, a resident of the Ingleside Nrsg Home of Mount Horeb and formerly of Blanchardville, died Mon...4 Jan 1988...[in Mount Horeb].  He was born in the Town of Moscow, Iowa Co, 19 July 1907, the son of Thomas &
Catherine (HAZELTON) CLEARY...attended the Cleary-Hanson Rural School...married Marjorie ALFRED 17 July 1937 in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blanchardville...farmed & was a meat cutter in the Blanchardville area.  In 1966 he & his wife moved to Blanchardville, and he then worked at Skaife's Market until retirement...was a member of the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Surviving are four sons, Dennis of Mount Horeb, Terrance of Middleton, and Michael & James, both of Blanchardville; two daughters, Mrs Lawrence (Patricia) HEFTY of Mount Horeb & Mrs John (Mary) LATCHFORD of Waunakee; three sisters, Mrs C. J. (Gertrude) FLEMING of Maitland FL, Mrs Donald (Katherine) KNICK of Madison & Mrs Kathleen BOGUS of Sun Prairie; 9 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marjorie, in 1987; one son, LeRoy, in 1957; two brothers, James & John; and one sister, Marie ROGERS. Funeral...Thurs at the church with the Rev Timothy GIERKE officiating. Burial...Calvary Cemetery, Blanchardville...

Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, December 29, 1887
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Surname: Clemmer
Mrs. Delilah Neal CLEMMER, aged 82 years, 3 months and 8 days, died at the residence of one of her sons, Dr. J.J. Clemmer, in Cresco, Iowa, Dec. 21, 1887.  J.A. Clemmer of this place, was also with his mother at the time of her death, having been summoned there some time previous, where he remained to help care for her until she passed the river of death, in the full triumph of her faith in Christ, of whom she has been a faithful follower in the Baptist Church for about sixty years.  Mr. J.A. Clemmer brought his mother’s remains to Juda for interment, in the family lot by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave only two years ago.  The funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Juda Sunday, Christmas day, attended by mourning relatives and a large concourse of sympathizing friends.  An appropriate sermon was preached by Rev. B.L. Prescott.  The deceased was married Oct. 13, 1825 to James Clemmer and with their family they moved to Wisconsin in 1849, and settled on a farm in the town of Sylvester now occupied by their daughter and her husband, Mr. And Mrs. Christ.  Five sons and one daughter were born to them, all of whom are now living except James W., the second son.  She was the grandmother of 32 children, and the great grandmother of 45.  Mrs. Clemmer will long be remembered by her old neighbors for her uniform kindness and religious devotion.  “She rests from her labors”  “Peace to her ashes”

Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Feb. 28, 1901
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Nettie CLEVELAND
Miss Nettie Cleveland died at her home in Albany early Sunday morning, Feb. 17, 1901 after three weeks’ illness.  She was born in Beloit, Wis., Sept. 23, 1877 and was just entering the prime of life when the Death Angel appeared.  She leaves a father, four sisters and a large number of friends to mourn their loss.  The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 19, Elder E.P. Graves officiating and the remains interred in the Attica cemetery.

Monroe Times
pub. 6 Jan 1988
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

CLIFF, Murl H. - Obit [excerpts]
Surnames:  CLIFF, KOMPLIN, MARTY, STEENSLAND, FRAME
Murl H. CLIFF, 77, of Madison & Mt Horeb, died Mon 17 July 1989 at his home...born 21 Apr 1912 to Martin & Clara (KOMPLIN) CLIFF...attended Mt Horeb HS...married Violet MARTY 17 March 1933 in New Glarus...farmed for several
years & later established an electrical & contracting business in Mt Horeb...was an insurance underwriter & adjuster for the American Family Insurance Co for 15 years...was a private pilot & member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt Horeb...survived by his wife; three sons, Marlowe of Chandler AZ, Donald of Darien & Harley of Madison; a daughter, Georgianna STEENSLAND, Mt Horeb; two sisters, Alva FRAME, Madison & Lila CLIFF, Mt Horeb; 10 grandchildren & one great-grandchild...preceded in death by a sister, Silvia.  Funeral...Thurs [20 July 1989] at Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Mt Horeb with the Rev Bill REDMAN officiating.  Burial...Mt Horeb Union Cemetery...

Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Jan. 24, 1901
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Augustus COLLINS
Augustus Collins, for many years a resident of Sylvester, died at this home in Juda on the 16th inst. aged 68.  He had been in poor health for some time and an attack of pneumonia proved too much for his enfeebled system.  His wife, one daughter and two sons survive him.  The funeral was held Saturday.

Albany, Green County Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Oct. 25, 1900
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Lewis COMSTOCK
Surnames: Comstock, Kelly
Died:  Lewis Comstock was found dead in his bed by his granddaughter, Miss Grace Kelly, when she came from her work in the linen mills at noon yesterday.  He has been ailing for some time but was able to be about.  Death was no doubt due to heart failure.  Mrs. Comstock has been at Plover, Iowa on a visit for several days and as it is not certain when she can get home no time has been set for the funeral.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, October 6, 1892
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer
Surnames: Croak, Howard
Mrs. Jos. Croak (nee Bertha Howard) died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Henry Howard in this city, yesterday about noon.  Death resulted from slow consumption, following an attack of La Grippe.  She was about 21 years old.  The sympathy of all goes out to the afflicted husband, mother, brothers and sisters.

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