Green County
Obituaries

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, November 3, 1898
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

John KEEFE
Surnames: Keef, Dumagan
In memory of John Keefe, who departed this life at his home in Mt. Pleasant, Green County, Wisconsin, on the 18th day of October, 1898. He was born in the County of Kilkenny, Ireland, on the 5th day of May in 1835, coming to America in 1852 and to Janesville, Wisconsin in the fall of 1855. He was married to Elizabeth Dumagan on the 25th day of April, 1858 at Janesville, where he lived until the spring of 1866, when he removed to Green County where he resided until his death. Besides a large circle of friends, he leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss. NOTE: A poem follows which is not reproduced here.

Monroe Times
pub. date 5 Jan 1989
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Waldo A. KEMPFER [excerpts]

Waldo A. KEMPFER, 82, New Glarus [WI] , died Wed 4 Jan 1989 at St Clare Hospital.  The son of Frederick & Rose (WERNER) KEMPFER, he was born 18 Oct1906 in Verona Twp, Dane Co.  On 11 Aug 1927 he married the former Anna B. HEFTY at Verona.  The couple farmed in Primrose Twp, Dane Co, and then in New Glarus Twp, Green Co, until 1971, when they moved to New Glarus.  Mr KEMPFERwas a member of Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus and the AlpineClub.  Survivors include his wife, Anna, New Glarus; two brothers, Gilman andLloyd, both of Madison; six sisters, Mrs. Clara HEFTY of Verona, Mrs. EdnaSCHNEIDER of Fort Atkinson, and Mrs. Hilda SELJE, Mrs Gladys HARRISON, MrsRose HUBER, and Mrs. Viola HOLSTEIN, all of Madison; five grandchildren and12 great grandchildren.  Preceding him in death were a son, Clifford, 26 Oct1969; and seven brothers & sisters, Laura and Vernon in infancy, Jose, Fred,Wilbert, Marion, and Alvin.  Funeral services Sat [7 Jan 1989] at SwissUnited Church of Christ.  The Rev William KOEHLER and the Rev E. W. GUINTHERwill officiate.  Burial in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus...

Monroe Times
pub. date 30 Mar 1987
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KERN, Ernest G. - Obit
Surnames:  BOSSHART, BROWNE, DWYER, ESCHER, HYLAND, KERN, KLASSY, KUBLY, KUNDERT, MOFFETT, MUELLER, WICHSER
Ernest G. KERN, 83, of 908 3rd St, died Sat, 28 Mar 1987 in Monroe.  Born 2 Aug 1903 in Adams Twp.  Son of Gustau and Louise (MUELLER) KERN.  Married Edna KUBLY 2 June 1934.  She died 9 Apr 1959.  Married Alice Mary ESCHER 19 Nov 1960 in St Victor's Catholic Church.  They farmed in Adams and Clarno Twps and in the Winslow area.  He was a member of St Victor's, the Knights of Columbus, Eagles, and Moose Lodge.  Survivors include his wife, Alice; a
stepson, Robert KLASSY of Hoffman Estates IL; two daughters, Mrs David (Nancy) DWYER, Madison, and Marybeth BROWNE of Eau Claire; three stepdaughters, Mrs Richard (Mary) WICHSER, Brodhead, Mrs Ed (Susan) MOFFETT
and Cynthia KUNDERT, both of Verona; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Preceded in death by a stepson, Donald KLASSY, and two sisters, Mary BOSSHART and Leona HYLAND.  Funeral Tues 31 Mar 1987 at Stuessy Funeral
Home and St Victor's with the Rev Richard LEFFLER officiating.  Burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Monroe Times
pub. date 30 Nov 1988
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of John K. KERNEN [excerpts]

John K. KERNEN, 88, 513 12th Ave New Glarus [WI], formerly of Monroe, did Wed 30 Nov 1988 in...New Glarus...born in Diemtigen, Canton Bern, Swit 28 Feb 1900...was the son of Rudy and Rosa (TEUSCHER) KERNEN...came to US Dec 1920, settling in Green Co...[married] Hilda KLASSY...18 Feb 1926 in Swiss United Church Christ, New Glarus...was a cheesemaker in Green Co area...made cheese last at Pleasant Valley Factory in Jordan Twp...then farmed in Mount Pleasant
Twp...1945 to 1955 when retired, moving to Monroe.  After death of wife 18 Feb 1981...moved to New Glarus to reside at home of son, Clarence...was member of St John's United Church of Christ in Monroe and former member of the Monroe Swiss Club and Green Co Farm Bureau...survived by a daughter, Mrs. Everette (Lucille) RUPNOW, Monroe; two sons, Clarence of New Glarus and Edwin of Monticello; a brother Arnold and two sisters, Martha SURY and Hulda SCHUCHTER, all of Wimmis, Swit; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren.  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by four brothers. Funeral...Sat...in Monroe.  Rev Dr. Arthur ELLERSIECK of St John's United Church of Christ will Officiate.  Interment...in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March 14, 1901
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Mrs. John KITTLESON
Surnames: Kittleson, Dooley
Mrs. John Kittleson died at her home northwest of Albany last Thursday morning, aged 24 years.  She had been in poor health for several months but her last illness was brief.  She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Patrick Dooley of Mt. Pleasant, and was married to Mr. Kittleson a little over three years ago.  Two children were born to them, both of whom preceded their mother to the better land.  Besides the bereaved husband and relatives a host of friends mourn her early demise.  The funeral was held at the Catholic church in this city Saturday.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, June 29, 1893
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Ole KITTLESON
Surnames: Kittleson, Johnson
Ole Kittleson died at his home in the Norwegian settlement on Thursday, June 22, 1893 aged 72 years.  Mr. Kittleson was born in Norway in Feb., 1821 and came to Boone Co., Ill in 1845 where he was married to Emily Johnson in 1847.  In 1851 they came to Green Co., and settled on the farm where they have lived since.  Ten children blessed their union, five of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted father.  He was a member of the Lutheran church in Dane county and died with a strong faith in the Lord.  During his last illness his constant prayer was that he might be removed to that sweet rest in heaven.  The funeral ws held at his late residence on Friday, conducted by Rev. H.A. Rogers and the remains interred in the Norwegian cemetery.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

Monroe Times
pub. date 24 Mar 1987
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KLASSY, Lloyd - Obit
Surnames:  KLASSY, WILLIAMS, WOODBURN
Lloyd KLASSY, 71, Hinsdale, died Wed 18 Mar 1987 in Hinsdale.  Born north of Monroe 2 Apr 1915 to Joshua and Minnie (WILLIAMS) KLASSY.  They moved to the Chicago area in 1924.  He worked at International Harvester until retirement.
Survived by his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Debra WOODBURN, and a granddaughter.  Funeral and burial Sat 21 Mar 1987 in Hinsdale.

Monroe Times
pub. date 3 July 1986
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KLASSY, Norman G. - Obit
Surnames:  JOHNSON, KLASSY, KLASSY-BROCKMAN
Norman G. KLASSY, 61, New Glarus, died Wed 2 July 1986 in Madison.  Son of Henry J. and Teresa (CURRY) KLASSY.  Born 8 June 1925 in New Glarus.  Married the former Ruth JOHNSON 8 Oct 1947.  Was a plumber and electrician in New Glarus many years until his retirement in l986.  Was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, New Glarus.  Surviving are his wife, Ruth, New Glarus; a son, James N. KLASSY, Madison; two daughters, Mrs Kathy
KLASSY-BROCKMAN, Crystal Falls MI; Jill KLASSY, Middleton, and four grandchildren.  Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Virgil and Donald.  Services Sat 5 July 1986 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church with the Rev Ronald NYBROTEN offciating.  Interment of cremains in Swiss Church Cemetery.

Monroe Times
pub. date 24 July 1987
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KLASSY, Wilbert - Obit
Surnames:  BECKER, ELMER, KLASSY
Wilbert KLASSY, 90, Belleville, died Thurs 23 July 1987 at the New Glarus Home.  Born 24 Sept 1896 in New Glarus Twp.  Son of John and Mary (ELMER) KLASSY.  An accomplished violinist.  Graduate of the Chicago Conservatory of
Music.  Taught violin in Belleville for many years.  Was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Belleville.  Active in the church choir.  Past member of the church consistory.  Was also a painter.  Surviving are a nephew, Claude BECKER, Belleville, and two nieces.  Preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs Elsie BECKER and Sylvia KLASSY, and two brothers, Elmer and Nic. Funeral Sun 26 July 1987 at Becker-Beal Funeral Home Belleville.  Rev E. W. GUINTHER officiating.  Burial in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March 11, 1897
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Mrs. Robert KOLTZ
Surnames: Koltz, Struck
Mrs. Robert Koltz, eldest daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. William Struck, passed away at the home of her parents this morning.  She had been suffering with consumption for a number of months.  The funeral will be held at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00.

Monroe Times
pub. date 15 May 1986
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KRAMER, Margie - Obit
Surnames:  ANDING, EVANS, HARRINGTON, KIRCH, KRAMER, LARKIN, NORDNESS, WALTON, WILLIAMS
Mrs Margie KRAMER, 96, formerly of 3819 Monona Drive, died Wed 14 May 1986 at Four Winds Manor, Verona.  Born 30 June 1889 in Tombstone AZ.  Daughter of Daniel J. and Anna Belle (EVANS) WILLIAMS.  At age 1 she moved to Ridgeway with her parents and was raised by her grandparents, Thomas and Margaret WILLIAMS in Dodgeville.  Graduated from Dodgeville HS in 1907.  Married Martin W. KRAMER 17 Sept 1913 in Dodgeville.  They moved to Madison in 1923
where she lived since.  Was a licensesd practical nurse, working in various nursing homes and also private duty.  Was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star of Shullsburg.  Survivors include a son, Robert, Monroe; a brother, Daniel H. WILLIAMS, Ridgeway; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband in 1962, a son, David, in 1966, two brothers, Earl and Howard, and seven sisters, Della LARKIN, Evelyn WALTON, Doris HARRINGTON, Lorraine ANDING, Marian NORDNESS, Ruth KIRCH and Lillian in infancy.  Funeral Fri 16 May 1986 at the Gunderson Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, with the Rev Harvey SCHWEPPE officiating.  Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, January 10, 1901
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Frederick KRAUSE
Frederick Krause, aged 85, died at his home on the old Gomber farm, three miles south of Albany, Dec. 29.  The funeral was held on the 1st inst. and the remains taken to the Jug Prairie cemetery for interment.  The family of his son, August, desire to thank the kind neighbors and friends who contributed help and sympathy in their hour of bereavement.

Monroe Times
pub. date 10 Dec 1980
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KUBLY, David R. - Obit
Surnames:  BLUM, BRANDT, ENGELI, KUBLY, SCHULER, WEISS
David R. KUBLY, 82, Churchill Woods Apartments, 800 13th Ave, died Tues 9 Dec 1980 in Monroe.  Born in Jordan Twp, Green Co 19 Jan 1898.  Son of Oswald and Minnie (SCHULER) KUBLY.  Attended Monroe schools.  Married the former Mayme BLUM 23 Dec 1920 in St John's United Church of Christ.  They farmed in Jordan Twp until retiring and moving to Monroe in 1957.  Surviving are his wife, Mayme; three children, Mrs Willis (Leona) WEISS, Albany; Mrs Gladys ENGELI,
South Wayne, and Donald R. KUBLY of Monroe; two brothers, William KUBLY, Monroe, and Henry of Tomah, 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Kathryn BRANDT; one granddaughter
in infancy and a brother Fred.  Funeral Fri 12 Dec 1980 in the Stuessy Funeral Home.  Rev Wolfgang KOEHLER of St John's United Church of Christ will officiate.  Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe.

Monroe Times
pub. date 13 Oct 1988
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Donald R. KUBLY [excerpts]
Donald R. KUBLY, 54, 2605 12th Ave Monroe, died Wed 12 Oct 1988...[Monroe]. The son of David R. & Mayme (BLUM) KUBLY, he was born 23 July 1934 in Jordan Twp...attended Jordan Center schools...married Marilyn STRIKER 4 June 1960 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Monroe...lifelong Monroe resident...worked for the past 25 years as a brewer with the Huber Brewing Co in Monroe...previously worked at Milwaukee Cheese in Monroe...was a member of the Monroe Moose Lodge.  Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; a son, Steven of Monroe; a daughter, Debra J. KUBLY, a student at UW Oshkosh; and two sisters, Mrs Willis (Leona) WEISS of Albany & Mrs Gladys ENGELEI of South Wayne ... preceded in death by his father 9 Dec 1980; his mother 11 Oct 1987; and a brother, David R. Jr 2 Oct 1984.  Funeral...Sat [15 Oct 1988, Monroe]. Officiating is the Rev Dr Arthur ELLERSIECK of St John's United Church of Christ. Burial...Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...
Funeral notice of Donald R. KUBLY  - pub date 19 Oct 1988 Monroe Times...Pallbearers were Arnold HELLER, Necedah; Robert SONNENBURG, Gary JOHNSON, Scott INGWELL, Lenwood POTTS, Gene AEBLY & Nathan DITTMER, all of Monroe.

Monroe Times
pub. date 30 Nov 1988
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Mrs A. Henry KUBLY (nee Caroline BAEHLER) [excerpts]

Mrs A. Henry (Caroline) KUBLY, 79, 1122 30th Ave, died Tues 29 nov 1988...[in Monroe]...born 9 June 1909 in Worthington IA...daughter of Jacob & Anna (KOHLER) BAEHLER...came to Monticello area as a child with her
family...[married] A. Henry KUBLY...6 Nov 1930 in Monticello...farmed in Mount Pleasant Twp, rural Monticello, until retiring to Monroe in Jan of 1965...lifelong member of Zwingli United Church of Christ, Monticello. Survivors include her husband; a son, Richard A. KUBLY Sr, Janesville; a daughter Mrs Lee (Jean) PATTERSON, Brooklyn; a brother, Alfred BAEHLER, Rapid City SD; a sister, Mrs Robert (Helen) WILLE, Madison; 5 grandchildren &  7 great grandchildren ...preceded...by her father 10 Apr 1951 and her mother 24 Apr 1972.  Funeral...Sat [3 Dec 1988] at Zwingli United Church of Christ, Monticello, with the Rev Erwin H. PEGEL officiating.  Burial...Highland Cemetery...

Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Gerald Lee KUBLY  [excerpts]
Gerald Lee Kubly, 43, Indianapolis IN, native of Monroe, died Wed 16 March 1988...in Indianapolis...was born in Monroe 25 Jan 1945, the son of Leon & Enid (BAYRHOFFER) KUBLY...married the former Carole BUEHLER of Monroe 27 Dec 1967 in St John's United Church of Christ...veteran of the Vietnam War, he served as captain in the US Army Signal Corps ... honorable discharge 1972...taught music & drama in the Warren Twp School System in Indianapolis for six yrs ... national sales manager for Beveled Glass Designs in Indianapolis...former music director of Civic Theater and Carmel Old School Home Players...past deacon and was baritone soloist in Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis of which he was a member.  Surviving are his wife, Carole, two daughters, Jennifer Elizabeth, 14, and Valerie Megan, 10, his parents, Mr & Mrs Leon KUBLY, Monroe, and a sister, Barbara BRUNCKHORST, Penn Valley CA...Memorial services Sat [19 Mar 1988] at Second Presbyterian Church...7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis IN 46260...KUBLY home address is 87 East 87th St, Indianapolis IN 46240

Monroe Times
pub. date 27 Feb 1965
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Jacob Frederick KUBLY [excerpts]
J. F. KUBLY, 80, Taken by Death.  Jacob F. KUBLY, 80, whose home was at 517 17th Ave, died...today [27 Feb 1965, Monroe]...was a lifelong area resident and operated meat markety-grocery stores in Monroe until his semi-retirement.  After that he did custom butchering and meat cutting for farmers...was born 19 Dec 1884 in Jordan Twp, one of 13 children of Jacob [should be Jakob] & Elizabeth (HEFTI) KUBLY [should be HEFTI KUBLI].  He and Mary Isabel HOGAN were married 12 Sept 1906 in Freeport.  Mrs KUBLY died 1 Nov 1960.  Surviving...three daughters, Mrs Leon CLARK & Mrs Robert E. TSCHUDY, both of Monroe, & Mrs Fred MAU, Cedarville IL; two sons, James L., Kenosha, & Robert F., Freeport [IL]; three brothers, J. Peter, Sam & Charles KUBLY, all of Monroe, and three sisters, Mrs Robert FRANCIS, Washington DC; Mrs Ida FOX, Waterloo IA & Mrs William BURI, Fennimore; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Five sisters & a brother preceded him in death...funeral Tues [email CKubly9527@aol.com for futher information on this family.  Jacob F. KUBLY was my grandfather]
Funeral Notice of Jacob F. KUBLY - pub date 1 Mar 1965 Monroe Times. KUBLY Services to Tuesday. Services for Jacob Frederick KUBLY, 80, lifelong resident who died Sat will be...tomorrow...Rev Donald STORCK, associate pastor at St John's United Church of Christ, will officiate.  Burial...Greenwood Cemetery [Monroe]...was a member of old Co H, Monroe's National Guard unit...

Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Ivan KUBLY [excerpts]
Ivan "Friday" KUBLY Sr, 80, 794 E Lake Ave Monticello, died Tues 19 Apr 1988...Beloit...Born 22 Jan 1908 in Monticello to Henry & Myrtle (DUNBAR) KUBLY...attended Monticello public schools...married Arlline GRADY MARTIN 28 May 1961 in Rockford IA...was a painter and plasterer...also worked for the WI Gas Co & the Laidlaw Corp in Monticello ... veteran of WW II...entered service 10 July 1943 in Milwaukee...discharged as a private 1st class 30 Oct 1945 at Camp McCoy...served in the US Army with the 1Z,224th Military Police Co (AVN)...served overseas from 19 Jan 1944 to 14 Aug 1945 in Normandy, N France, Rhineland, Ardennes & Central Europe...received the European-African, Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal & three Overseas Bars, as well as the Good Conduct Medal.  Prior to active duty, he served 8 years 5 months with the local National Guard unit...was a member of the Cecil Jones Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars 2312, the Military Order of the Cooties in Monroe & the Amstutz-Marty Legion Post 256 in Monticello.  Survivors include his wife, Arline, Monticello; a son Ivan KUBLY Jr, Monroe; 7 stepsons, Dale MARTIN of Wilkes-Barre PA, Elmer MARTIN Jr, Lewis MARTIN, Clarence MARTIN & Jack MARTIN, all of Monroe, Bruce MARTIN of Rockford IL, & Gene MARTIN of CA; seven stepdaughters, Mrs Kathleen VENDEN of Tomah, Mrs Frieda LEE & Florence MEYER, both of Monroe; Mrs Marshall (Susan) VENDEN of Hollandale, Mrs Sidney (Barbara) CONKLIN of Beloit, Mrs Bill (Jayne) HERR of Austin MN, & Mrs John (Celeste) NOLTY of Browntown; two brothers, LaVerne KUBLY of Freeport & Marshall KUBLY of Edgerton; a half brother, the Rev Lloyd MCCORMICK, Holmen; a sister, Mrs Eunice CURROO of Milwaukee; 28 stepgrandchildren; and 2 step great grandchildren...was preceded in death by two brothers, John in 1918 & Gordon in 1972.  There are no funeral services scheduled.
Notice for Ivan KUBLY ...At the conclusion of visitation held 23 Apr [1988] at Newcomer Funeral Home in Monroe, KUBLY's grandson, Lance Cpl Austin C. SCACE of the US Marine Corps, 29 Palms CA & Wilbur E. KEININGER of Monroe folded a flag and presented it to the KUBLY family...

Monroe Times
pub. date 1 Nov 1960
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Mrs J. F. [Jacob Frederick] KUBLY [excerpts]
Mrs J. F. KUBLY Succumbs at 71.  Mrs Jacob F. KUBLY, 71, of 517 17th Ave, died...[1 Nov 1960] cerebral hemorrhage ... lifelong Monroe resident, was the former Mary Isabel HOGAN, daughter of Amos and Mary MCCULLEY HOGAN...was born 13 Sept 1889 and attended Monroe schools...12 Sept 1906 she was married to Jacob F. [Frederick] KUBLY ... was an active member of the Union Presbyterian Church...surviving are...husband; three daughters, Mrs Leon [Lucy] CLARK & Mrs Robert E. [Janet] TSCHUDY, both of Monroe, & Mrs Fred [Elizabeth] MAU, Cedarville [IL]; two sons, James L. [LaRoy], Kenosha & Robert F. [Frederick], Fullerton CA; two sisters, Mrs Louis [Marge] ODEWALD, Chicago & Mrs Elvin SWEET, Phoeniz AZ; 10 grandchildren & three great grandchildren...was preceded in death by a daughter, Luella; a son, Herbert, and two sisters in infancy. Services...Thurs...Stuessy Funeral Home.  Rev Joseph BROOKS, Beloit, of the First Pentecostal Church will officiate.  Burial...Greenwood Cemetery [Monroe][Note:  She was my paternal grandmother.]
Funeral Notice of Mrs Jacob KUBLY - pub Monroe Times Services for Mrs Jacob F. KUBLY, 71, 517 17th Ave, who died Tues [1 Nov 1960] were held...at the Stuessy Funeral Home [in Monroe].  Rev Joseph BROOKS, Beloit, officiated and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery [Monroe].  Mrs Clarence SEATON was organist.  Pallbearers were John KERNEN, Nick DUERST, Ernest WAEFFLER, Frank KUBLY & Benjamin DRAUSE, Monroe, & Harry KUBLY, Rock Grove IL... [Note:  Mrs KUBLY was my grandmother]

Monroe Timesand Kenosha News
pub. date 24 Feb 1989
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of James L. KUBLY [excerpts]
(my father) James L. [LaRoy] KUBLY, 77, 4205 Springbrook Rd, died Thurs...23 Feb 1989...[Kenosha]...son of the late Jacob Frederick & Mary Isabelle [should be Isabel] (HOGAN) KUBLY, he was born 5 June 1911 in Monroe...attended schools in Monroe...came to Kenosha from Chicago in 1948...was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church...former member of the Internat'l Typographical Union Local 116.  Surviving are his wife, the former Emma A. [Alvina] NYBORG GOEPFERT, a son, Richard of Monroe, a stepson, Charles [should be A. Charles, short for Alfonso Charles] GOEPFERT, Browntown; two daughters, Mrs Joseph (Donna) HALPIN Jr, and Catherine [me], both of Kenosha; a sister, Janet TSCHUDY of Monroe; four grandchildren and a great grandchild.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.[Parents of Jacob Frederick KUBLY were Jacob Kubli and Elizabeth HEFTI who emigrated from Canton Glarus, Swit.  Parents of Mary Isabel HOGAN were Amos HOGAN and Mary MCCULLEY.  The two brothers and three sisters who preceded James in death were:  Robert F. KUBLY, Herbert KUBLY, Mrs Leon (Lucille KUBLY) CLARK, Mrs Fred (Elizabeth KUBLY) MAU & Luella KUBLY.  For additional information on this family email CKubly9527@aol.com]

Monroe Times
pub. date 12 Oct 1987
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KUBLY, Mayme - Obit [excerpts]
Surnames:  KUBLY, BLUMER, BLUM, WEISS, ENGELI, PERINGTON, ELMER, GRIMM, LIDDICOAT
Mrs David R. (Mayme) KUBLY, 84, of Pleasant View Nrsg Home died Sun 11 Oct 1987.  Born in Green Co 30 April 1903...daughter of Thomas & Marie (BLUMER) BLUM...married David R. KUBLY 23 Dec 1920 at St John's Church.  They farmed in Jordan Twp until retiring to Monroe in 1957...later returned to live in the country for 10 years...then became the first residents of the Churchill Woods Apartments in Monroe.  Survivors include one son, Donald KUBLY, Monroe; two daughters, Mrs Willis (Leona) WEISS, Albany, and Gladys ENGELI, South Wayne; two brothers, Elmon, Beloit; and Raymond of TX; four sisters, Ada PERINGTON, Avon; Mrs Weston (Selma) ELMER, Argyle; Mrs Phil (Lillian) GRIMM,
Pleasant View; & Mrs Royal (Verna) LIDDICOAT, rural Monroe; 15 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David, on 9 Dec 1980; a son, David R Jr on 2 Oct 1984; a granddaughter in infancy; one sister, Wilma KUBLY & three brothers, Louis, Ivan & Melvin.  Funeral...Wed [14 Oct 1987] at the Stuessy Funeral Home with Lowell STUESSY officiating.  Burial...Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...

Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Paul R. KUBLY [excerpts]
Paul R. KUBLY, 69. 2803 Sixth Ave, retired Monroe businessman, died Mon 15 May 1989...[in Monroe].  He was born in Jordan Center, Green Co, 14 Mar 1920, the son of J. Peter & Anna (RIESE) KUBLY...attended grade school at the Jordan Center School & also at South School in Monroe & graduated from Monroe HS in 1938...[married] Evelyn WELLS...19 May 1940 in the Wiota Lutheran Church parsonage...was a Monroe resident most of his life...formed the KUBLY Wallpaper Store...sold to Fran THORPE 1 Apr 1962...purchased the Color Putty Co 1 July 1963...25 years in that business in 1988.  He & his wife spent winters in FL since he retired in 1986...member of St John's United Church of Christ,  former member of the Monroe Fire Dept; member of Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post...Monroe Eagles Club, Moose Lodge...Windy Acres Golf Club, having served as its first president...Antique Wheelers Car Club, Edsel Car Club & Buick Car Club...veteran of WW II...entered military service 19 July 1944 in Milwaukee...discharged 14 Nov 1945 at the AAF Regiment Hospital at Buckley Field CO...was a corporal with US Army...Squadron A, 3702nd AAF Base Unit...rec'd the Good Conduct Medal.  Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Mrs Larry (Sharon) PRIEWE & Mrs Kenneth (Karen) WYSS, both of Monroe; a brother, Ben KUBLY, Monroe; 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren...was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Frank 30 Jan 1970; Harry 20 Oct 1972; George 16 Apr 1947; Chester 9 Sept 1974; Glenn L. 24 Feb 1978 & Alvin in infancy in 1917 & his stepmother, Kathryn KUBLY 4 Mar 1974.  Funeral...Thurs [18 May 1989] in St John's United Church of Christ.  The Rev Dr Arthur ELLERSIECK will officiate.  Burial...Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...
Funeral Notice of Paul R. KUBLY...Ben BLASER sang...Deborah KRAUSS-SMITH was organist...Pallbearers were Roger E. KUBLY, a nephew; Bud PILZ, Lloyd BURKHALTER, John FERGUSON, Harold GISSING, Ralph O. PHILLIPS, all of Monroe; and James MONSON, Appleton.  Honorary pallbearers were Roger VOELKLI, Marco BREGENZER, John SCHLAPPI, Edward SCHUETZ, John FREHNER, Alvin X. BUHOLZER, Arthur OLSON; all of Monroe; David NICHOLS, Belleville; Lowell ZIMMER, Madison, and E. C. "Pete" HANSON, Amery...US flag presented by W. E. DEININGER...

Monroe Times
pub. 29 July 1989
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Rachel A. KUBLY [excerpts]
Surnames:  KUBLY, KOLDEN, JOHNSON, OSTBY, HANSON, TOLLAKSON
Mrs Harold (Rachel A.) KUBLY, 63, of New Glarus, died Thurs 27 July 1989...[in] New Glarus...born 11 July 1926 ... Argyle ... daughter of Chester H. & Ella (KOLDEN) JOHNSON...married Harold KUBLY 18 Nov 1947...Argyle...worked
at New Glarus Cleaners for 17 years...also worked at Manchesters, Yosts, and most recently, J C Penneys in Madison...was a member of the Swiss United Church of Christ, New Glarus...survived by her husband Harold; her mother, Ella JOHNSON of Argyle; a son, Alan of Madison; a daugher, Connie KUBLY of Madison; three brothers, Harold JOHNSON of Verona, Leo JOHNSON of Argyle & Merlin JOHNSON of Lyons; & three sisters, Mrs Homer (Nora) OSTBY of Durand IL, Mrs Freeman (Irene) HANSON of Monroe, & Mrs Victor (Marion) TOLLAKSON, Jr of Argyle...preceded in death by her father & a sister, Charlene.
Funeral...Sun [30 July 1989] at the Swiss United Church of Christ, New Glarus.  The Rev E. W. GUINTHER will officiate.  Burial...Swiss Church Cemetery...

Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Robert F. KUBLY [excerpts]
Former Monroe resident Robert F. KUBLY, 63, Freeport IL, died Tues 14 Dec 1982 at the Veterans Hospital following an extended illness.  He was born in Monroe 16 Apr 1919, the son of Jacob & Mary Isabel (HOGAN) KUBLY.  He attended schools in Monroe and worked at Kraft Foods, Monroe, and for several years as a baker for Jack Lowe at Monroe Bakery.  He entered military service at Fort Sheridan IL 30 Nov 1942.  He served as a cook in New Guinea and the southern Phillipines with the 181st Field Artillery Battalion.  He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, an American Theater Service Medal, and five Overseas Service Bars.  He served overseas from 27 Sept 1943 to 20 May 1946.  He was dischared a private at Camp McCoy 10 May 1946.  He is survived by his wife, the former Jeanette PAUL; two sons, Bradford & John, and a stepson, Don PAUL; two sisters, Mrs Robert E. [Janet] TSCHUDY & Mrs Lucille CLARK, both of Monroe, and a brother James of Kenosha. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, Luella KUBLY and Mrs Fred (Elizabeth) MAU, and one brother, Herbert.  Funeral...Sat [18 Dec 1982]...Freeport...Burial...Freeport.

Monroe Times
pub. 11 Mar 1987
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

KUBLY, William H. - Obit [excerpts]
Surnames:  KUBLY, SCHULER, BALTZER, BRANDT, WUETHRICH, HARTWIG, AEBLY, LELLE
William H. KUBLY, 79, Monroe, died Tues 10 Mar 1987 ...[in Monroe]...born 27 Oct 1907 in rural Monroe to Oswald & Minnie (SCHULER) KUBLY...was a farm hand & laborer in the Juda & Jordan Twp areas...survived by a sister, Emma
BALTZER...[Monroe] was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Fred & Henry, and a sister, Katherine BRANDT.  Funeral...Fri [13 Mar 1987] at the Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Home, Monroe, with the Rev Howard E. BELL
officiating.  Burial...Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...
Funeral Notice (pub 18 Mar 1987 Monroe Times)...Soloist Marcia DAVIS...accompanied by Deborah KRAUSS SMITH.  Pallbearers were four nephews, Paul WUETHRICH, Donald KUBLY, Bernard HARTWIG & Fred BRANDT; & Gene AEBLY & Harold LELLE, all of Monroe...

 
 

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