Green County
Obituaries

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Feb. 1, 1894
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer
Surname: Parks
C.R. PARKS, formerly of Monroe, died at South Wayne last Saturday.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday March 1, 1894
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer
Surnames: Patterson, Peebles
Maude Ethel PATTERSON was born in York Co., Neb., Dec. 6, 1872 and died at the home of Mrs. E.M. Peebles, near Albany, Sunday, Feb. 25, 1894.  The immediate cause of her death was heart failure, death coming suddenly, before many of her friends knew that she was sick.  She was the daughter of J.G. and Mary Patterson.  Her mother died when Ethel was but six years old.  She came to live with her aunt, Mrs. Peebles, and continued to make that her home until her death.  During the last two years she attended the Albany high school, teaching the summer term of her home district.  Her life was singularly pure and sweet and free from those petty annoyances that often accompany thoughtless childhood.  Care and love for those around her were her strongest traits of character, manifesting them in that way that binds heart to heart, whose severing alone reveals the depth of love unknown before.  Self, in all things, was her last thought, and so diligently and unassumingly did she pursue her mission of love that the few short years spent here has been as a benediction, blessed and blessing all who came into contact with her.  Men and women are said to be immortal until their work is done.  Thus has she lived her allotted time.  Taken from us in the flower of youth; but called hence to a higher, nobler life.  She was buried form the M.E. Church yesterday at 2:00 pm, her schoolmates attending in a body.  Many flowers and tokens of love were placed upon the casket by her friends who came to do honor to her memory.  H.B.W.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, April 27, 1899
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Ole PAULSON
Ole Paulsen died at his home near this place Sunday, April 23, 1899 aged a little over 79 years.  From early childhood he was a member of the Lutheran Church, faithful and devout, ever ready to work for the cause of his God.  His last longing wishes were to leave this vale of tears for the realm above and in this strong faith he passed away.  Thus our parting should not be sad.
Short is death and darkness; Endless, light and life; Short, dimming, endless; Shining in your sphere; Where all is incorruptible and pure—The joy without the pain, the smile without the tear.  The funeral was held at the Norwegian Church Tuesday, services being conducted by the Pastor Rev. Kvale, and the remains being interred in the Norwegian Cemetery.

Monroe Times
publication date:  24 May 1988
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Margaret Luella (nee SCHWARTZ) PEDERSEN [excerpts]

Mrs Ralph (Margaret) Pedersen, 67, 1070 Fourth Ave West, Monroe [WI], died Mon 23 May 1988...in Madison.  The former Margaret Luella SCHWARTZ was born 15 Aug 1920 in New Diggings...daughter of Henry & Laura (NEUMAN)
SCHWARTZ...graduated from Shullsburg HS in 1938...[married] Ralph A. PEDERSEN...31 Aug 1940 in Dubuque IA...lived in Darlington after her marriage and worked at the Lafayette County Veterans Service Office...lived in Argyle from 1942-1956 and moved to Monroe in 1957...worked at Swiss Colony, then worked four years at the Idle Hour-Alphorn Motel complex and 21 years at Roy's Dairy until retiring in 1986...was a member of the VRW Auxiliary, the Women of the Moose, TOPS and the Wed Morning Bowling League.  Survivors include a son, Ralph A. Jr of Byron IL; a daughter, Mrs Ned (Marlynn) BURKHALTER of Stoughton; three brothers, Henry of Dodgeville, Lawrence of Freeport [IL], and Clarence of Monroe; three sisters, Mrs Gary (Shelba) PARTRIDGE and Mrs John (Joyce) PATTERSON, both of Monroe; and Mrs Robert (Shirley) KUBLY, of Monticello; and five grandchildren...preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ralph 1 Sept 1981; a brother Fred SCHWARTZ; and a sister, Hazel SHULTZ.  Funeral...Thurs [26 May 1988] at the Stuessy Funeral Home with Lowell STUESSY, pastor, officiating.  Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, November 3, 1892
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Edwin M. PEEBLES
Edwin M. Peebles was born in Chautauqua Co., NY April 14, 1834.  He died Oct. 24, 1892 at his home in Albany, aged 58 years, 6 months and 10 days.  He moved with his father’s family to Michigan in 1843, and to Wisconsin in 1846, where he has since remained.  His wife, an adopted daughter, a sister and two brothers are left to mourn.  At mid-day on Oct. 29 the sad news of Mr. Peebles’ death came to the citizens of Albany and surrounding county.  While in the dooryard he dropped dead without a moment’s notice.  The high esteem in which Mr. Peebles was held was indicated by the large crowd of sympathizing friends on the day of the funeral.  Surely a good man has fallen.  But few men in their lifetime so fully exemplify the ideas of true morality.  A devoted husband—home was where he loved to be no charms of society ever won him from those who were united with him in the bond of kinship.  He was somewhat reticent by nature, yet everybody found in him a true friend.  No one knew him but to appreciate him.  His gentleness and kindness won for him a name that will endure through the unfolding ages.  Mr. Peebles was an intelligent man, able to talk upon the issues of the day.  His charity was just as deep as his nature; no worthy person ever asked in vain.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church on Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. H.A. Rogers, after which kind hands laid him to rest in the cemetery where his mortal remains await the coming of the resurrection.  H.A.R.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. late December, 1890 or  early Jan., 1891
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Mrs. S. V. PEEBLES
Died, at the home of her son, W. H. Peebles, on Thursday, Dec. 25, 1890, Mrs. S.V. Peebles, in her 87th year.  She was born in Madison Co., NY Aug. 21, 1804, where she lived until the age of 24, when she was married to Seth V. Peebles and removed to Chautauqua Co., NY.  In 1846 they came to Wisconsin, and settled in the town of Albany several miles northeast of this village.  Her husband died in Feb., 1884, since which time she has lived with her son Edward until within the past few months.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. R. N. Martin of Evansville, and the remains interred in the village cemetery.

Monroe Times
publication date:  3 May 1989
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

Obit of Catherine PIERCE [excerpts]

Catherine B. PIERCE, 80, 1401 20th St, Brodhead, died Tues 2 May 1989...Monroe.  She was owner of Pierce True-Value Hardware in Brodhead.  The former Catherine B. BRUST was born 7 Feb 19009 in Masbeth, Long Island NY, the daughter of Richard H. & Wilhelmina (KOBEL) BRUST.  She married Dwight I. PIERCE 31 Mar 1929 in NY.  He died 28 July 1979.  She had lived in Evansville from 1933 to 1936, when she and her husband moved to Brodhead and became owners of the hardware store...member of St Rose Catholic Church...former member of Decatur Lake Country Club...Spectrum Art Club of Brodhead...was active with the Brodhead AFS program.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs James (Claire) WILLIAMS, Brodhead; a sister, Claire WESTGATE, Las Cruces, Mexico; nine grandchildren & six great grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her husband, a son, Guy; three brothers, Joseph, Richard & Charles BRUST, and a grandson, Curtis WILLIAMS.  Funeral...Fri in St Rose Catholic Church, Brodhead.  The Rev John BEBHARD & the Rev August BUENZLI will officiate. Burial...Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead...

Monroe Times
publication date:  7 Aug 1989
Contributed by Cathy Kubly

PINNOW, Marian V. - Obit [excerpts]
Surnames:  PINNOW, SOPER, McCAULEY, HUTMACHER, LEKOVISH, SCHROEDER
Marian V. PINNOW, 68, 1466 South Demming Ave, Freeport [IL], died Sat 5 Aug 1989...born 28 Jan 1921 ... Woodford ... daughter of Homer & Savilla (SOPER) McCAULEY...granduated from Monroe HS...[married] Robert L. PINNOW 28 Nov 1941 at Rapid City SD...was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Freeport & the Scotish Rite Women's Club ... survived by her husband in Freeport; two daughters, Mrs Raymond (Adrian) HUTMACHER of Freeport & Mrs Larry "Luke" (Diane) LEKOVISH, Mt Zion IL; a sister, Mrs Dwight (Dorothy) SCHROEDER of Madison; & three grandchildren ... was preceded in death by her parents.  Funeral...Tues [8 Aug 1989] at Freeport Faith United Methodist Church.  The
Rev Eldon SCHRIVER & the Rev Russell COATES, both of the church, will officiate.  Burial...Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport...

Albany, Green County, Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Sept. 29, 1898
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

William PRATT
Killed at a Crossing William Pratt, a farmer living three miles northeast of Monticello, while coming to that place with a load of hogs, was run into by the southbound Illinois Central train and received internal injuries from which he died about an hour later. He was 50 years old. Both horses and hogs were killed and the wagon smashed into kindling wood. The accident occurred at the woolen mills crossing.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Sept. 27, 1900
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

John Aaron PRYCE
Surnames: Pryce, Mitchell
Died—At the home of his parents, on the T.G. Mitchell farm on Friday, Sept. 21, 1900, John Aaron, elder son of George and Martha Pryce.  Just as he had reached the milestone in life’s highway that marks life’s meridian brightness his burden became more than he could bear.  He quietly and sweetly fell into that dreamless sleep to wake not till the Angel of the Resurrection shall call the muster roll of time.  He began his pilgrimage June 5, 1882, making him 18 years, 3 months and 16 days old.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11:00 am.  Rev. H.B. Brenaman officiated by request of the deceased.  One of the longest pageants ever seen in Albany followed him to his last resting place.  Aaron was a good boy.  He loved his parents and his home.  His thought was pure and in his heart of hearts there was no guile.  His deportment as shown by his standing at school was perfect.  His ambition, as he had often expressed himself to us, was to get an education—cultivation of heart and brain.  H.B.B.

Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, January 5, 1893
Contributed by Christine M. Spencer

Hiram PUTNAM
Surnames: Putnam, Connet
Died at his residence on Monday, Jan. 2, 1893, Mr. Hiram D. Putnam, aged 66 years, 7 months and 1 day.  Hiram D. Putnam was born in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio, May 31, 1826.  At the age of 7 years, he moved with his parents to Newark, Licking Co., Ohio, where he grew to manhood.  In 1849 he came to Wisconsin with his parents where he engaged in teaching school winters and farming the remainder of the year.  He was married Dec. 18, 1856 to Sarah Connet, who was born in Licking Co., Ohio.  They settled on land that he had previously bought on section 4, of the town of Decatur, where he improved a large farm, partly in Albany, and partly in Decatur.  In 1871 he came to Albany and purchased land, which is within village limits, on which he built the fine brick residence, which he occupied at the time of his decease.  Mr. Putnam was one of the pioneers of this section, coming here at an early day.  By the hard labor and economy necessary at that period, he had amassed a handsome competence, and so used was he to work that he busied himself with his farms and gardens until about three months ago, when he was stricken with consumption of the stomach and bowels.  It may truly be said that he “died in the harness”.  In his death his family lose an affectionate father and husband and the community loses one of its best citizens.  The funeral services were held at his late residence at 10:00 today and the remains taken to the Dawson Cemetery on Jordan Prairie for interment.  The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.

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