Green County
Obituaries
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
27, 1890
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Cordelia L. WALLING
Surnames: Walling, Morgan
Cordelia L. Walling was born in
Charlotte, Vermont Sept. 14, 1824. She came with her parents to Ohio
on 1842. On March 28, 1845 she was married to Daniel H. Morgan and
in October, 1852, came with her husband and two children to Green Co.,
Wis., where she has sine resided. She died at her home in Mt. Pleasant
March 18, 1890, where she had lived for the past 32 years. Owing
to the dangerous illness of a sister, there was no service at the house.
Kind friends gathered at the cemetery to which the form was carefully borne
by her sons and sons-in-law. An appropriate hymn was sung by her
life long friends, the Whitcomb brothers, after which Mrs. T.L. Summeril,
of Monroe, read words which she had been requested to prepare for the occasion
NOTE: This is a very long tribute of the deceased character and is
not reproduced here.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
1, 1894
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Surname: Warren
Died at Las Vegas, New Mexico, Feb.
18, 1894, Charles A. Warren, aged 21 years, 9 months and 6 days.
He was born in Albany Wis., May 12, 1872. He was educated here with
the exception of two years at Madison and Janesville. At the age
of seventeen he entered the railway mail service. After four years
of constant study and hard work his health failed. Not improving
after a six months’ leave of absence, he resigned. Everything that
could be was done for him, and in the warm climate of New Mexico he seemed
to improve, until attached with the grippe. In a few short weeks
it had done its work—and as the bright sun disappeared behind the western
mountains his young and bright soul took its flight, leaving his father
and mother the sad duty of taking the remains of their only boy to their
Wisconsin home. Only a few hours before his death he had said:
“let us go home tomorrow”. Through his last sickness his mother has
been his constant attendant, giving him that care no one but a mother can
give. He was noble and good and respected by all. His remains
arrived Wednesday evening and the funeral services were held at the family
residence Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Jos Mountain.
Many beautiful floral tributes were laid upon the casket, among them a
guitar made of rare flowers, a remembrance from the young people.
The remains were laid at rest in the family vault of Dr. Nichols, where
they will remain for the present.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, August
8, 1901
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Dr. John Holden WARREN
Born Aug 23, 1825
Died Aug. 1, 1901
Dr. J. H. Warren, a pioneer resident
of this state, a former state senator and for many years prominent in the
business and political life of this county and of the state, died at Palmyra
Springs Thursday morning of cerebral embolism. He had been a sufferer
from nervous trouble for the past ten years. His death was sudden,
he having retired in usual health Wednesday night, after enjoying a day’s
visit with Stanley B. Smith and wife of Janesville.
John H. Warren was 76 years of age.
He was born at Hogansburg, Franklin County, NY, August 23, 1825.
He was of a splendid family, his grandfather served in the Revolutionary
War and his father, a descendant of the New England Warrens, was a soldier
in the war of 1812. John Warren came west when he was a young boy
and came direct to Rock County. He came by the way of Johnstown and
settled at La Prairie. In 1838 he came to Janesville and attended
the first school taught there.
At the age of twenty he studied medicine
with Dr. Nichols of Janesville and afterwards with Dr. Dyer of Chicago;
graduating with honors from Rush Medical College in 1849. He was
the last surviving member of his class, and also the last living senator
of those early days. Dr. Warren began the practice of medicine at
Lodi, where he resided until 1851, when he removed to Albany and followed
the milling and mercantile business with much success. He was elected
to the state senate in 1857 and served for five years, winning honorable
distinction as a statesman. In 1862 he was appointed by Abraham Lincoln
as collector of internal revenue, an office he held for seven years.
He was also appointed receiver of commutation by Secretary Stanton during
the rebellion.
He was a stockholder and director
in the Sugar River Valley Railroad and was for many years the largest mail
contractor in the U.S., having over 100 mail routes and being president
and general manager of the Western State Co., his business taking him to
all of the remote places in the country, giving him unusual opportunities
to study the character of the Indians; and in early days he was one of
the strongest advocates of a peace policy towards them. He was for
several years vice president of the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society
and an enthusiastic worker for the success of that society.
He gave to Albany in its infancy
his best efforts. In 1880 he worked with untiring efforts to build
the Sugar River Valley Railroad, making many trips to Milwaukee and New
York conferring with the officials, laboring unceasingly until the railroad
was completed. He always had the best interests of Albany at heart
and was ever ready to assist in promoting the interests of the town.
In 1879 he removed with his family
to Janesville, where he resided until 1891, when he removed to Milwaukee.
Throughout his public life he gained a reputation for enterprise, coupled
with that more commendable and rarer element, sterling integrity, which
served to give him a prominent position among the representative men of
the state. In politics he was a republican, having been a Whig in
early days. He was always a firm believer and zealous worker in the
cause of temperance.
Dr. Warren was loving and indulgent
as a husband and father. He was ever ready with money or influence
to help those needy and worth of assistance.
He was reared under Presbyterian
influences, and although not connected with any church organization was
a firm believer in the principles of Christianity and always adhered to
the doctrine taught him by his mother. His life was a grand sermon
in itself.
His remains were brought to Albany
Saturday morning and placed in the family vault. After the Episcopal
services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Barrington of Christ Church, Janesville,
the beautiful Masonic services were conducted by Albany Lodge Number 36,
of which deceased was a charter member and former Master, assisted by the
Brodhead lodge.
Dr. Warren leaves a wife, three daughters,
Julia, Gertrude and Louise, and two sons, Dr. Herbert N. and Dr. Benjamin
H. Warren; two daughters, Elizabeth and Fannie, having preceded him to
the world unknown. Dr. Warren’s bounty and integrity was rewarded
with success in his business ventures and he leaves a valuable estate.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
6, 1890
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Rosa Margarita WATKINS
Surnames: Watkins, Morris
Rosa Margarita Watkins was born
in Herefordshire, England, July 21, 1836, and came to America at the age
of 16. In 1858, at the age of 21, she was married to John L. Morris,
at Brooklyn, Wis. About the year 1860 they removed to Richland Co.,
Wis., where they resided until Dec., 1888, when they removed to Evansville,
Wis. She died at Evansville Feb. 25, 1890 aged 53 years, 7 months
and 5 days, leaving a husband and four children to mourn their loss.
The funeral service was conducted at the Union Church in the English settlement
by Rev. J. F. Cowling, of Albany, Feb. 27. Her last words were “Lord
Jesus, receive my spirit”.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
29, 1894
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Surname: Watts
Died—Willie Watts, son of
Mr. And Mrs. David Watts, died last Saturday morning after about four weeks
of illness of typhoid pneumonia. He made a brave battle for life
but in vain. He was in his tenth year, a bright, promising lad, and
will be sadly missed from the home circle. The funeral was held from
the Baptist church at one o’clock Monday afternoon, Rev. Jos Mountain conducting
the services. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the
bereaved parents, brothers and sisters.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
11, 1897
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Fred WEBB
Fred, the older son of Mr. And Mrs.
C.E.Webb, died last evening, aged about 16 years. We have no particulars.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church tomorrow at 2:00 pm.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
18, 1897
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Fred A. WEBB
Fred A. Webb was born Sept. 16, 1878
in Albany, Wisc., and died March 10, 1897 aged 18 years, 5 months and 24
days. He was a loving and lovable boy, the child of fond parents,
a kind and obliging schoolmate, a general favorite both in school and the
community, and his death was a severe blow to all his friends and acquaintances.
He was a student at our high school at the time of his death, and the school
testified their regard by adjourning in a body to attend the funeral services
and by a beautiful floral offering. The sympathy of the community
is with his parents in their bereavement. The funeral services were
held at the Baptist Church on Friday, March 12, conducted by Rev. Joseph
Mountain.
Albany, Green County
Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
28, 1901
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Lloyd E. WEBB
Lloyd E. Webb, infant twin son of Mr.
And Mrs. Frank Webb, died at the hotel in Sumner Iowa, March 16, and was
buried March 18 near their home. Born Sept. 15, 1900. He had
capillary bronchitis complicated with spinal meningitis.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, March
18, 1897
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Mrs. Sarah WEBB
Surnames: Webb, Hubbard
Died March 2, 1897 at her home in
Albany, Mrs. Sarah Webb, of heart disease, aged 65 years. Deceased
was born at Great Falls, NH March 11, 1832. Upon October 9, 1853
she was married to H.H. Hubbard. The removed to Wisconsin about 42
years ago. She was the mother of 6 children. She was married
to William Webb June 5, 1891. Mrs. Webb will be well remembered in
this city, as this was her home for many years, being known as Mrs. Henry
Hubbard. A few years since she was married to Mr. Webb and since
has lived in Albany, where she died after a brief illness. Besides
her many friends, a husband and two children Alderman Hubbard of this city
and Miss Effie Hubbard of Albany will mourn their loss. The funeral
took place at the Methodist Church yesterday at 1:00 Rev. C.C. Swartz of
Albany officiating. The interment was made in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Evansville Badger.
Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Alma WEBER [excerpts]
Alma F. WEBER, 90, 2111 10th St, Monroe,
died Fri 23 June 1989...[in Monroe]. The daughter of Jacob &
Margaret (RITSCHARD) RUFER, she was born 1 Jan 1899 in Washington Twp.
She married John C. MARTY 28 Nov 1918. They farmed in Mount Pleasant
Twp until his death 1 Nov 1952. On 26 Dec 1953 she married Edward
J. WEBER, and they moved to Monroe. He died 2 Sept 1967. Until
her retirement, she was a cook at the Waffle Shop in Monroe for many years.
Confirmed at the Washington Twp Church, she was a member of Zwingli United
Church of Christ in Monticello...also belonged to a card club. Survivors
include three sons, Marvin MARTY of Monticello, and John C. MARTY &
Richard MARTY, both of Albany; a daughter, Mrs Harry (Julia) LOWRY of Monroe;
14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, & two great great grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie,
and six brothers, Edward, Arnold, Fred, Emil, Louis & Reuben.
Funeral...Tues [27 June 1989] at St John's United Church of Christ, Monroe.
The Rev Erwin PEGEL of Zwingli United Church of Christ officiates.
Burial...Calvary Cemetery, Monroe...
Monroe Times [Lafayette
Co]
pub. date 2 June 1988
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Ernest N. WEISKIRCHER
[excerpts]
Ernest N. WEISKIRCHER, 73, Shullsburg,
died Wed 1 June 1988...Cuba City...was born 30 May 1915 in Lafayette Co
to Joseph & Mary Elizabeth (HEIME) WEISKIRCHER...married Eliza Jane
BLACK in 1940...lifelong Shullsburg area
farmer...survived by a son, John
WEISKIRCHER of Shullsburg; three stepsons, Jim & Bob KING of Shullsburg
& Howard KING of Apple River; a brother, Ambrose WEISKIRCHER of Shullsburg;
a sister, Mr. Clara SCOTT of Shullsburg; 18
grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren...preceded...by
his wife in 1986, two brothers & four sisters. Funeral...Fri
[3 June 1988] at St Matthew's Catholic Church, Shullsburg, with the Rev
James R. LINS officiating., Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Shullsburg...
Monroe Times
pub. date 3 Sept 1987
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
WEISSMILLER, Clara -
Obit [excerpts]
Surnames: WEISSMILLER, BLUMER,
ZIMMERMAN, MORITZ, FREHNER, MARTY, LOVELAND, SCHULER, WILLIAMS
Mrs Albert (Clara) WEISSMILLER,
90, New Glarus and formerly of Monroe, died Wed 2 Sept 1987 at the New
Glarus Home...born 29 July 1897...daughter of Albert & Anna (BLUMER)
ZIMMERMAN...attended the Purcell school...married
Albert C. WEISSMILLER 12 Apr 1917
in Monticello. They farmed in Washington Twp until 1939, moved to
Oshkosh for two years & then came back to Monroe. [She] entered
the New Glarus Home in Feb 1977...was a member of the United
Methodist Church of Monroe.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Alvin (Lucille) MORITZ & Mrs John
(Leona) FREHNER, both of Monroe; three brothers, Albert ZIMMERMAN, New
Glarus and Amos & Harold, both of Monticello; two sisters, Mrs Ivan
(Leona) MARTY & Mrs Hilda LOVELAND, both of Monticello; four grandchildren
& five great grandchildren...was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, Albert, 11 Jan 1968; two sisters, Edna SCHULER &
Mildred WILLIAMS; and two brothers,
Clarence & Waldo. Funeral...Sat [5 Sept 1987] at the Stuessy
Funeral Home with the Rev Dr Laurence GOEBEL of United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial...Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...
Albany, Green County,
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub Thursday, June
23, 1898
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Mrs. Michael WELCH
Mrs. Michael Welch, who has made her
home at George Swancutt’s for several months, died early Monday morning
in her 83rd year. The funeral was held at the Catholic Church on
Tuesday and the remains interred in the West Side cemetery. Mr. Welch
preceded her to the better world several years since. They were residents
of Albany for many years.
Monroe Times
pub. date 12 Nov 1988
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Clarence M. WENDLER
[excerpts]
Clarence M. WENDLER, 79, Monticello,
died Fri 11 Nov 1988...in Albany...born 6
Oct 1909 in Jefferson Twp, Green Co, the son of Albert & Anna (MILLER)WENDLER...attended
rural schools in Jefferson Twp...married Vivian E. DAME in
1936...farmed in Oakley & Mount
Pleasant before moving to Monticello in 1946...was
employed by the Green Co Highway Dept until he retired. His firstwife,
Vivian, died 13 Nov 1961. On 6 Jan 1967 he married Orpha KUBLY.
She died 24 Feb 1978. He
is survived by a son, John A. WENDLER, Monticello; a stepson,
Irving J. KUBLY, Monticello; two stepdaughters, Mrs William (Nancy)BRECKLIN,
Mukwonago, and Mrs Karen HOGAN, Monroe; a sister, Mrs Gladys SCHWARTZ,
Beloit; three grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren & two greatgrandchildren...was
preceded in death b a son, David, in 1938; a daughter, Mary
Ann, in 1971 & a brother, Chester. Funeral...Mon [14 Nov 1988]
at the Zwingli United Church
of Chirst, with the Rev Erwin H. PEGEL officiating. Burial...Hillcrest
Cemetery, Albany...
Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Elizabeth WENGER
[excerpts]
Mrs Elizabeth Wenger, 87, formerly of
1615 Sixth St, Monroe, died Wed...24 Feb 1988...South Wayne. The
former Elizabeth MUELLER was born in Biel, Canton Bern, Switzerland 17
Apr 1900, the daughter of Ferdinand & Elizabeth MUELLER. She
attended schools in Switzerland...married Robert E. WENGER...9 June 1920
in the Muenster Church in Bern Switzerland. They came to the US in
1920 and were in the cheesemaking business at Daleyville, where he was
also a cream buyer. They later were in business in Argyle until moving
in 1945 to Monroe, where they continued in business until retiring.
Mrs WENGER was a member of St John's United Church of Christ...the G.U.G.
Germania Lodge, a 50-year member of the Royal Neighbors of America &
former member of the Women of the Moose. Surviving are a son, Herbert
R. WENGER, Deerfield IL; a daughter, Mrs Roy (Lillian) HEFTY, Monroe, five
grandchildren & six great grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her husband in 1959, two brothers, Ernst & Fred, and a sister,
Marie MAAHS. Funeral...Sat [27 Feb 1988] in the Shriner-Neushwander
Funeral Home with the Rev Dr Arthur ELLERSIECK of St John's Church officiating.
Burial...Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...
Monroe Times
pub. date 12 Dec 1988
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Wilma M. (BURKHALTER)
WENGER [excerpts]
Mrs Wilma M. WENGER, 70, of 115 Stephenson
St, Cedarville [IL], died Fri 9 Dec 1988 at Freeport [IL] Memorial Hospital.
The former Wilma BURKHALTER, she was born 20 Sept 1918 in Sylvester Twp,
Green Co [WI] to Fred & Mathilda (MEINEN) BURKHALTER. She attended
Buckskin Rural School. She married Robert C. WENGER 25 Jan 1939 in
Dubuque IA. He died 1 Nov 1987. They farmed in Jefferson, Blanchardville
and Sylvester Twps, moving to the Cedarville area in 1964, where she had
lived since. She was employed at Structo Manufacturing Co, Freeport,
and was a member of St John's United Church of Christ, Monroe. She
is survived by three sons, LaVerne of Monroe, Garry of Cedarville,
and Wayne of Monticello; two daughters, Mrs. David (Sue) ETHRIDGE of Monroe,
and Mrs. Thomas (Judy) O'DAY of Rockford; two brothers, Lloyd BURKHALTER
of Arena and Harry BURKHALTER of Blue Mounds; three sisters, Hilda GOECKS,
Gertrude GOECKS, and Lillian LEHR, all of Monroe; 20 grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded
in death by her father in 1958, her mother in 1985, a brother, Roy BURKHALTER;
a sister, Helen KUBLY, and a grandson, Wayne WENGER. Funeral services...Tues
[13 Dec 1988] at Necomer Funeral Home, Monroe, with the Rev Dr. Arthur
ELLERSIECK, pastor of St John's United Church of Christ, officiating.
Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe...
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Dec.
29, 1898
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Jacob WESSEL
Died—Jacob Wessel died yesterday afternoon,
after several months’ illness. Funeral at the M.E. Church tomorrow at 2:00
pm.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Sept.
28, 1899
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Allen WHIPPLE
Surnames: Whipple, Fenton, Fleek
Allen Whipple was born in Cattaraugus
Co., NY March 9, 1817. He died at Albany, Wis., Sept. 21, 1899.
March 1, 1837 he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Fenton, of Jamestown,
NY. His early life was spent in New York, coming to Wisconsin when
about 7 years of age and settling at Exeter, where he lived for a short
time, removing from there to a farm east of Attica, which place was his
home until 1883. He served in the Civil War, enlisting in Co. 1 5th
Wisc. Regt. For the past two years he has made his home with his
granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Fleek, until in August he expressed a desire
to spend a few weeks in Albany to renew old acquaintances. While
there he was stricken with the illness that suddenly terminated in his
death. The funeral was held Sunday from the M.E. Church in Albany,
the services being conducted by Rev. H.B. Gibbons, the interment being
at Brodhead. He leaves two sons, John W. of Stiles, and George of
Magnolia, ten grandchildren besides one brother, Henry of Monroe and two
sisters. The pall bearers were old time friends and comrades
Monroe Times
pub. 31 July 1989
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
WHITEHEAD, Harold M.
- Obit [excerpts]
Surnames: WHITEHEAD, BLACK, ZIMMERMAN,
KRATTIGER, GOETZ, SCHULTZ, JACOBY
Harold M. WHITEHEAD, 78, formerly
of Monroe, died Sat 29 July 1989 in Greenville SC. He was born 22
June 1911 in Cadiz Twp to Milton & Rachel (BLACK) WHITEHEAD...graduated
from Monroe HS in 1930...married Marguerite
"Mitzi" ZIMMERMAN 10 June 1939 in
Davis IL...entered the US Navy 11 May 1943 at Milwaukee...discharged 6
Nov 1945 from Long Island...worked on a ship as a ship's cook 1st class...served
on the Green Co Farm Bureau until 1968 when he moved to Madison, where
he was associated with the Dane Co Farm Bureau...retired to Port Charlotte
FL in1982 ... recently moved to Greenville...was a member of the Port Charles
United Methodist Church & the VFW...survived by his wife; two daughters,
Cheryl KRATTIGER, Rice Lake, & Mrs David (Deborah) GOETZ, Greenville;
a sister, Nathalie SCHULTZ JACOBY, Wauwatosa; & four grandchildren...preceded
in death by a brother, Foster; a sister, Bernadette; & two brothers
& a sister in infancy. Funeral...Wed [2 Aug 1989] at United Methodist
Church with the Rev Laurence GOEBEL officiating ... Burial ... Greenwood
Cemetery...Monroe...
Albany, Green County,
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, May
23, 1901
H.H. WHITESETT
Surnames: Whitesett, Baker
H.H. Whitesett of Brodhead, well
known here, died Friday night of heart failure, aged 65 years. He
had lived in Brodhead since 1881 and previous to that lived in Mt. Pleasant
about five miles west of Albany. Deceased was a brother of the late
G.W. Baker of this city. The Messrs G.W. and C.W. Baker and the latter’s
daughter Vera attended the funeral at Brodhead Monday.
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Feb.
1, 1894
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Surname: Wichser
Jacob WICHSER of New Glarus,
passed from earth on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Monroe Times
pub. 11 Aug 1989
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Ernest R. WILLIAMS
[excerpts]
Surnames: WILLIAMS, REUSCH, ATZ,
FOX, EDER, LOYAL, HEID, APPEL, BONJOUR
Ernest R. WILLIAMS, 81, Winslow,
died Thurs 10 Aug 1989...Freeport [IL]...Born 16 Mar 1908 in Jo Daviess
Co...was the son of James & Wilhelmina (REUSCH) WILLIAMS...married
Edith ATZ 2 Nov 1932 at Elgin IL. She preceded him in death 2 June
1963. He then married Evelyn FOX 10 Dec 1963 in Freeport...farmed...in
Stephenson Co IL. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs
Raymond (Irma) EDER, Orangeville & Gloria LOYAL HEID, Rockford; two
sons, Harold, Eagle River & Dale, Winslow; two sisters, Myrtle APPEL,
Milan IL & Thelma BONJOUR, Warren; 10 grandchildren & 18 greatgrandchildren...preceded
in death by his first wife, three sisters & a brother. Funeral...Mon
[14 Aug 1989] at Lena United Methodist Church, with the Rev James ENGEL
officiating. Burial...Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton IL...
Monroe Times
pub. 27 Feb 1989
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
WILLIAMS, Hazel W. -
Obit [excerpts]
Surnames: WILLIAMS, MAXWELL, WISE,
HALE, TUTEN
Hazel W. WILLIAMS, 80, formerly
of Brodhead, died Sun 26 Feb 1989...[in Monroe]. Born 5 April 1908
in Henry Co GA...daughter of Thomas & Sarah (MAXWELL) WISE...married
George K. WILLIAMS 30 Sept 1939 in Atlanta GA ... was a retired stenographer...had
worked at the former MEIENBERG Law Offices in Brodhead...was a member of
the United Methodist Church of Brodhead & the Order of the Eastern
Star...survived by a sister, Evelyn HALE of Lake City GA ... preceded in
death by her parents; her husband in 1973; a brother, Jesse WISE; and a
sister, Margaret TUTEN. Funeral ... Wed [1 Mar 1989] at the United Methodist
Church in Brodhead with the Rev Merlyn TRUMBOWER officiating. Burial
... Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead...
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, Feb.
20, 1890
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Josiah WILLIAMS
Mr. Josiah Williams died at his home
in the town of Decatur, Sunday morning, Feb. 2, 1890, after an illness
of only nine days, of pneumonia. Mr. Williams was born in Columbus,
Ohio, Nov. 27, 1826, and was consequently in his 64th year. He came
to this state in 1847. He leaves a wife and five children, besides
a large circle of friends and relatives, to mourn his loss. The funeral
was held at the Dawson Church and his remains were laid to rest in the
adjoining cemetery. Rev. Woodruff, pastor of the M.E. Church at Brodhead,
conducted the services.
Monroe Times
pub. 17 Nov 1987
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Lillian WILLIAMS
[excerpts]
Surnames: WILLIAMS, STUDER, STETTLER,
MUNIZ, MARTY
Mrs Eugene R. (Lillian Clara) WILLIAMS,
62, Watertown, died Sun 15 Nov 1987...[in Watertown]. She was born
28 Jan 1925 in Monroe to Ferdinand & Clara (STUDER) STETTLER.
She married Eugene R. WILLIAMS 10 May 1946 at
Evangelical Church in Prairie Farm.
She & her husband operated the Saw Mill Cheese Factory from 1950 to
1979 in Blanchardville. For the past 8 years they lived in Watertown.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Watertown, and a former member
of the Ladies Missionary Fellowship...survived by her husband; a daughter,
Mrs Rick (Julie) MUNIZ, Watertown; three sons, Edwin of Union Grove, Robert
of Miles City MT & Timothy of Watertown; a brother, Roy STETTLER, Brodhead;
and a sister, Mrs John (Ruth) MARTY, Albany...preceded in death by her
parents, a son, Gene; and a brother, Edwin. Funeral...Wed [18 Nov 1987]
at Calvary Baptist Church, Watertown, with the Rev William M. LINCOLN officiating.
Burial...Graceland Cemetery, Blanchardville...
Albany, Green County
Wisconsin Vindicator
pub. Thursday, May
18, 1893
Contributed by Christine
M. Spencer
Mary St. John WILLIAMS
Mary St. John Williams was born in the
town of Mt. Pleasant, Green County, Wisconsin on the 13th day of November,
1868. She was educated in the schools of Mt. Pleasant and Albany
high schools for several terms, since which she had been a successful teacher
in the Green County schools. She was married in the summer of 1892
to George Williams and died on the 12th day of May, 1893, leaving her husband
and a babe of about 3 weeks old to mourn the loss of a loving wife and
mother. At the time of her death she was 24 years, 5 months and 29
days old. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church on Sunday, and
was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends.
Monroe Times
pub. date 30 Mar 1989
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Rachel WILLIAMS
[excerpts]
Mary A. (Rachel) WILLIAMS, 83, of Benton,
died Tues 28 Mar 1989 at her son's home in Monroe. She was born 13
Jan 1906...Gratiot, the daughter of Valentine & Anna (SPINHERNE) GANSHERT.
She married John M. (Rollie) WILLIAMS
28 Mar 1932 at St Joseph's Catholic
Church, Gratiot. She has lived in Benton since 1947. She and
her husband operated Rollie's Bar until 1969. Previous to that she
lived in Darlington...was member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Benton
... survived by a son, Ted WILLIAMS, Monroe; three daughters, Mrs Jerome
(Barbara) SIMON, Sierra Vista AZ; Mrs Robert (Mona) SWANSON, Gilson IL
& Mrs Ray (Mary Lee) ALVARADO, Colorado Springs CO; a brother, Laurence
GANSHERT, Gratiot; two sisters, Mrs Vernon (Barbara) MCQUILLEN, Monroe
& Mrs Pete (Marge) KLOSS, Davenport IA; 15 grandchildren & 5 great
grandchildren...preceded in death by her husband in 1981 & a son, Lawrence,
in 1977. Funeral...Sat [1 Apr 1989] at St Patrick's Catholic Church
with the Rev James MATTUCCI officiating. Burial...St Joseph's Cemetery,
Gratiot...
Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Richard F. WILLIAMS
[excerpts]
Surnames: WILLIAMS, MILLER, SASSALI,
ZIMMERMAN, ELMER, MEIER, FAITH
Richard F. WILLIAMS, 52, 823 Bruce
St Rockford IL, died Thurs 2 June 1988 at his home...was born 14 May 1936
in Pontiac IL to Willis E. & Maurine E. (MILLER) WILLIAMS...served
two years in the US Army during the Korean conflict ... was the retail
collection officer for the Amcore Bank in Rockford for many years.
Survivors include his two brothers, Charles of Portage & Donald of
Casa Grande AZ...was preceded in death by his mother on 13 Aug 1982 and
his father on 11 May 1984. Funeral...Mon [6 June 1988] at the Zwingli
United Church of Christ, Monticello...Rev Erwin H. PAGEL will officiate.
Burial...Exeter Cemtery in the Twp
of Exeter...
Funeral Notice for Richard WILLIAMS
- pub 8 June 1988 Monroe Times...Pallbearers included Michael SASSALI,
Rockford; Scott ZIMMERMAN, Rockford; Charles WILLIAMS Jr., Janesville;
John WILLIAMS, Viroqua; Donald WILLIAMS, Hollandale; and Leo ELMER, Monticello...Barbara
MEIER sang...accompanied by Nancy FAITH...
Monroe Times
pub. date 22 Oct 1987
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
WILLIAMS, Robert H. -
Obit [excerpts]
Surnames: WILLIAMS, TREVEAN, HILVERS
Robert H. WILLIAMS, 88, Darlington,
died Wed 21 Oct 1987...[in] Darlington...born 15 Aug 1899 in Elk Grove
Twp to Robert and Margaret (GABLE) WILLIAMS...married Ethel TREVEAN 16
Oct 1924 in Galena IL...lived in Darlington and Monroe where he worked
as county highway patrol superintendent...also farmed for several years
in the Red Rock area ... survived by three sons, Robert of Darlington,
Alvin of Gratiot & Harold of Janesville; nine grandchildren & 23
great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife & a
sister, Margie HILVERS. Funeral...Sat [24 Oct 1987] at Erickson Funeral
Home, Darlington. Officiating...Rev Richard HETZEL, Immanuel United
Church of Christ, Darlington. Burial...Union Grove Cemetery, Darlington...
Monroe Times [Stephenson
Co IL]
publication date:
10 Jan 1989
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Elsie L. WILSON [excerpts]
Elsie L. WILSON, 77, of Rockford and
formerly the Rock Grove area, died Mon 9 Jan 1989...Rockford. Born
13 July 19ll in Rock Grove Twp, Stephenson Co...daughter of John O. and
Sarah (MCCAULEY) WILSON...1929 graduate of
Freeport HS...employed as a secretary
in Freeport before moving to Rockford in 1950...then employed as a legal
secretary for North, North & Ohlsen attorneys, retiring in the late
1970s...member of St Paul's Lutheran Church Rock Grove. Survivors
include a brother, Leslie, Freeport, and nine nieces & nephews...preceded
in death by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral...Wed [11 Jan
1989] at St Paul's Lutheran Church Rock Grove...burial in the Rock Grove
Union Cemetery. Officiating is the Rev Richard BONNER...
Monroe Times
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
Obit of Harris K. WITTENWYLER
[excerpts]
Harris K. WITTENWYLER, 73, W4498 Wittenwyler
Rd, Mount Pleasant Twp, Monticello [WI], died Sat 16 Apr 1988 at St Clare
Hospital [Monroe WI]. Born 3 March 1915 in Monticello, he was the
son of Walter and Lydia (KUBLY)
WITTENWYLER. He graduated
from Monticello HS in 1932. His marriage to the former Ruth H. POOR
took place 7 Feb 1945 at Fort Knox KY. Mr. WITTENWYLER entered the
service 6 Nov 1941 at Fort Sheridan and served as a Private 1stclass at
Fort Knox where he was a mechanic and instructor. He was discharged
16 Nov 1945. He was a mechanic for Krieg & Zurbuchen in Monticello
until 1950, when he moved to Mount Pleasant and farmed on the home farm.
He was a member of the Zwingli United Church of Christ, Monticello.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, his mother, Lydia K. WITTENWYLER at the
New Glarus Home, three sons, Kurt, Mark, and Wade, all of Monticello, and
three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father 21 Jan 1982.
Funeral services...Wed [20 Apr 1988] at the Zwingli United Church of Christ
with the Rev Erwin H. PEGEL officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery,
Monticello...
Monroe Times
pub. 3 Aug 1987
Contributed by Cathy
Kubly
WYSS, Walter R. - Obit
[excerpts]
Surnames: WYSS, KUBLY, REDMAN,
FERGUSON
Walter R. WYSS, 82, N3727 County
N, rural Monroe, died Sun 2 Aug 1987...[in Monroe]. He was born in
rural Monroe 10 Feb 1905...son of Robert & Louise (KUBLY) WYSS...granduated
from Monroe HS in 1924 & from Madison Business
College...married Mary T. REDMAN
15 Oct 1934 at the former Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church...lived
in Monroe for three years and then moved to their farm in Monroe Twp.
He managed National Tea in monroe & Beloit for 18 years...was employed
with the Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Service office for
two years...worked part time at the former Schuetze's Clothing Store.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, Roger L and David A, both of
Monroe; a daughter, Mrs Dennis (Carol) FERGUSON, Monroe; 11 grandchildren;
& a brother, Ned, Glendale CA...was preceded in
death by his parents and a brother,
Herbert...was a member of St John's United Church of Christ, a 50-year
member of the Knights of Pythias & a member of the National Holstein
Association. Funeral...Wed [5 Aug 1987] at Stuessy Funeral Home with
the Rev Dr Arthur ELLERSIECK officiating. Burial...Greenwood Cemetery,
Monroe...
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