Elmer W. Widen

M, b. 27 February 1903, d. 25 September 1990
Father*Gust Widen
Mother*Eda Hendrickson
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1903Elmer W. Widen was born on 27 February 1903 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Gust Widen and Eda Hendrickson.
Marriagecirca 1927Elmer W. Widen married Doris Anna Mathis, daughter of Frederick Mathis and Elizabeth Kuehni, circa 1927.
Death25 September 1990Elmer W. Widen died on 25 September 1990 at age 87.

Philip S. Plath

M, d. after 1962
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePhilip S. Plath married Elizabeth M. Mathis, daughter of Frederick Mathis and Elizabeth Kuehni.
Deathafter 1962Philip S. Plath died after 1962.

Ernest Mathis

M, b. circa 1905, d. 1918
Father*Frederick Mathis b. c 1882, d. Mar 1955
Mother*Elizabeth Kuehni b. 6 Aug 1883, d. 17 Oct 1962
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1905Ernest Mathis was born circa 1905 at Switzerland.
He was the son of Frederick Mathis and Elizabeth Kuehni.
Death1918Ernest Mathis died in 1918.
Census DateLocationDescription
21 April 1910Fitchburg, Dane, WisconsinErnest Mathis was listed as a son in Frederick Mathis's household on the 1910 Census at Fitchburg, Dane, Wisconsin.1
DateLocationDescription
1905Ernest Mathis immigrated with Frederick Mathis and Elizabeth Kuehni in 1905.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52. Dwelling 53.

Sim Haugsland

M, b. circa 1880
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSim Haugsland married Ida (?)
Birthcirca 1880Sim Haugsland was born circa 1880 at Norway.

Children of Sim Haugsland and Ida (?)

Ida (?)

F, b. circa 1885
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Haugsland.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIda (?) married Sim Haugsland.
Birthcirca 1885Ida (?) was born circa 1885 at Wisconsin.

Children of Ida (?) and Sim Haugsland

Pearl Haugsland

F, b. circa 1908
Father*Sim Haugsland b. c 1880
Mother*Ida (?) b. c 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Pearl Haugsland was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Sim Haugsland and Ida (?)

Della Judd

F, b. 10 June 1914, d. 4 November 1984
Father*Ernest L. Judd b. 19 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1934
Mother*Mary E. Lyckberg b. 22 Sep 1882, d. 15 Apr 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Strampe.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDella Judd married Walter Emil Strampe.
Birth10 June 1914Della Judd was born on 10 June 1914 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ernest L. Judd and Mary E. Lyckberg.
Death4 November 1984Della Judd died on 4 November 1984 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 January 1920Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, WisconsinDella Judd was listed as a daughter in Ernest L. Judd's household on the 1920 Census at Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED78. Dwelling 42.

Charlotte Judd

F, b. 13 May 1911, d. 27 November 1987
Father*Ernest L. Judd b. 19 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1934
Mother*Mary E. Lyckberg b. 22 Sep 1882, d. 15 Apr 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gavin.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharlotte Judd married Timothy Frederick Gavin.
Birth13 May 1911Charlotte Judd was born on 13 May 1911 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ernest L. Judd and Mary E. Lyckberg.
Death27 November 1987Charlotte Judd died on 27 November 1987 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 January 1920Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, WisconsinCharlotte Judd was listed as a daughter in Ernest L. Judd's household on the 1920 Census at Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED78. Dwelling 42.

Robert Judd

M, b. 1912, d. 1979
Father*Ernest L. Judd b. 19 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1934
Mother*Mary E. Lyckberg b. 22 Sep 1882, d. 15 Apr 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1912Robert Judd was born in 1912 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ernest L. Judd and Mary E. Lyckberg.
Death1979Robert Judd died in 1979.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 January 1920Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, WisconsinRobert Judd was listed as a son in Ernest L. Judd's household on the 1920 Census at Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED78. Dwelling 42.

Hugh Judd

M, b. 1917, d. 1972
Father*Ernest L. Judd b. 19 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1934
Mother*Mary E. Lyckberg b. 22 Sep 1882, d. 15 Apr 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1917Hugh Judd was born in 1917 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ernest L. Judd and Mary E. Lyckberg.
Death1972Hugh Judd died in 1972.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 January 1920Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, WisconsinHugh Judd was listed as a son in Ernest L. Judd's household on the 1920 Census at Seven Mile Creek, Juneau, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED78. Dwelling 42.

Grace (?)

F, b. 10 December 1908, d. February 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1928As of circa 1928,her married name was Judd.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUGrace (?) obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1908Grace (?) was born on 10 December 1908 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1928She married Arnold F. Judd, son of Ernest L. Judd and Mary E. Lyckberg, circa 1928.
DeathFebruary 1985Grace (?) died in February 1985 at age 76.

James W. Judd

M, b. circa 1909
Father*Ira Judd b. 28 Jun 1885
Mother*Elizabeth (?) b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909James W. Judd was born circa 1909 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ira Judd and Elizabeth (?)

Helen Judd

F, b. circa 1912
Father*Ira Judd b. 28 Jun 1885
Mother*Elizabeth (?) b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1912Helen Judd was born circa 1912 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ira Judd and Elizabeth (?)

Bessie Judd

F, b. circa 1913
Father*Ira Judd b. 28 Jun 1885
Mother*Elizabeth (?) b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Bessie Judd was born circa 1913 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ira Judd and Elizabeth (?)

Catherine Judd

F, b. circa 1918
Father*Ira Judd b. 28 Jun 1885
Mother*Elizabeth (?) b. c 1884
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Catherine Judd was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ira Judd and Elizabeth (?)

Eda Thiele

F, b. 20 August 1886, d. 26 March 1888
Father*Christopher Thiele b. 1843, d. 12 Mar 1935
Mother*Dorothea Kruse b. 16 Apr 1849, d. 18 Jul 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 August 1886Eda Thiele was born on 20 August 1886 at Wisconsin twin with Frieda.
She was the daughter of Christopher Thiele and Dorothea Kruse.
Death26 March 1888Eda Thiele died on 26 March 1888 at 1y 7m 6d at age 1.

Maria M. Ost

F, b. February 1870, d. 1875
Father*Ferdinand Ost b. 13 Aug 1830, d. 21 Feb 1907
Mother*Friedericka Garske b. 1 Jul 1840, d. 2 Nov 1905
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMaria M. Ost was also known as Mary.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1870Maria M. Ost was born in February 1870 at Wisconsin also reported as 1869.
She was the daughter of Ferdinand Ost and Friedericka Garske.
Death1875Maria M. Ost died in 1875.
Census DateLocationDescription
July 1870Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMaria M. Ost was listed in Ferdinand Ost's household on the 1870 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Ida A. Ost

F, b. 1862, d. 1866
Father*Ferdinand Ost b. 13 Aug 1830, d. 21 Feb 1907
Mother*Friedericka Garske b. 1 Jul 1840, d. 2 Nov 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1862Ida A. Ost was born in 1862.
She was the daughter of Ferdinand Ost and Friedericka Garske.
Death1866Ida A. Ost died in 1866.

Henrietta L. Ost

F, b. 1865, d. 1865
Father*Ferdinand Ost b. 13 Aug 1830, d. 21 Feb 1907
Mother*Friedericka Garske b. 1 Jul 1840, d. 2 Nov 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Death1865Henrietta L. Ost died in 1865.
Birth1865She was born in 1865.
She was the daughter of Ferdinand Ost and Friedericka Garske.

Failiene M. Ost

F, b. 1861, d. 1865
Father*Ferdinand Ost b. 13 Aug 1830, d. 21 Feb 1907
Mother*Friedericka Garske b. 1 Jul 1840, d. 2 Nov 1905
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1861Failiene M. Ost was born in 1861.
She was the daughter of Ferdinand Ost and Friedericka Garske.
Death1865Failiene M. Ost died in 1865.

Earl A. Roberts

M, b. 3 July 1899
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEarl A. Roberts married Beatrice Florence Ost, daughter of Fred August Ost and Emma C. Viebranz.
Birth3 July 1899Earl A. Roberts was born on 3 July 1899.

Lyle Howard Corsaw

M, b. 13 August 1913, d. 27 May 1983
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLyle Howard Corsaw married Marguerite Matilda Ost, daughter of Fred August Ost and Emma C. Viebranz.
Birth13 August 1913Lyle Howard Corsaw was born on 13 August 1913 also reported as 18 Aug 1913.
Death27 May 1983He died on 27 May 1983 at age 69.

Child of Lyle Howard Corsaw and Marguerite Matilda Ost

Otto A. Schmitt

M, b. 18 September 1891, d. 21 October 1982
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOtto A. Schmitt married Hyacinth M. Ost, daughter of Albert Theodoer Ost and Edith Mary Schiefelbein.
Birth18 September 1891Otto A. Schmitt was born on 18 September 1891.
Death21 October 1982He died on 21 October 1982 at age 91.

Roberta Mary Haar

F, b. 19 March 1916, d. 22 February 2006
Father*Robert Haar b. 2 Jun 1885, d. Mar 1977
Mother*Floy Homan Trowbridge b. 16 May 1892, d. 3 Aug 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 June 1942As of 29 June 1942,her married name was Ost.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1916Roberta Mary Haar was born on 19 March 1916.
She was the daughter of Robert Haar and Floy Homan Trowbridge.
Marriage29 June 1942Roberta Mary Haar married Robert Laverne Ost, son of Albert Theodoer Ost and Edith Mary Schiefelbein, on 29 June 1942 at Hutchinson, South Dakota.
Death22 February 2006Roberta Mary Haar died on 22 February 2006 at age 89 Roberta M. Ost, 89, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Huron, SD, died Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at Fountain Springs Health Care in Rapid City. Funeral Service will be Monday, February 27, at 10:00 a.m. at the Serenity Springs Chapel of Tranquility with The Rev. Kathy Monson and Deacon Virginia Bird officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at Serenity Springs Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park.

Roberta Haar was born March 19, 1916, to Robert and Floy (Trowbridge) Haar at Freeman, SD. Roberta grew up in Freeman, graduating from Freeman High School in 1933. She attended Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, graduating with a teaching degree. She taught in New York City and Reedsburg, WI. It was in Reedsburg that she met her future husband. She married Robert Ost on June 29, 1942, in Freeman. During World War II they were stationed at numerous bases. They lived for a time in Minneapolis and then settled in Huron. Robert and Roberta worked together in their business for many years.

Roberta was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Huron, serving as organist for many years. After moving to Rapid City she was spiritually cared for by Deacon Virginia Bird and The Rev. Kathy Monson Lutes of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Kara Sewell of Rapid City; one granddaughter, Kara (Martin) Drefs of Farmington, MN; two grandchildren, Thomas and Delaney Drefs of Farmington, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, Fred, Donald, and Walter.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Hills Hospice House.

Robert Haar

M, b. 2 June 1885, d. March 1977
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 June 1885Robert Haar was born on 2 June 1885 at South Dakota.
Marriagecirca 1915He married Floy Homan Trowbridge, daughter of C. H. Trowbridge and Mary E. Homan, circa 1915.
DeathMarch 1977Robert Haar died in March 1977 at age 91.

Children of Robert Haar and Floy Homan Trowbridge

Floy Homan Trowbridge

F, b. 16 May 1892, d. 3 August 1958
Father*C. H. Trowbridge
Mother*Mary E. Homan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1915As of circa 1915,her married name was Haar.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1892Floy Homan Trowbridge was born on 16 May 1892 at Tama, Iowa.
She was the daughter of C. H. Trowbridge and Mary E. Homan.
Marriagecirca 1915Floy Homan Trowbridge married Robert Haar circa 1915.
Death3 August 1958Floy Homan Trowbridge died on 3 August 1958 at Charles Mix, South Dakota, at age 66.

Children of Floy Homan Trowbridge and Robert Haar

Charles Fredrick Haar

M, b. 7 April 1918, d. 28 June 1988
Father*Robert Haar b. 2 Jun 1885, d. Mar 1977
Mother*Floy Homan Trowbridge b. 16 May 1892, d. 3 Aug 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Fredrick Haar was also known as Fred.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1918Charles Fredrick Haar was born on 7 April 1918 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Robert Haar and Floy Homan Trowbridge.
Marriageafter 1951Charles Fredrick Haar married Geneva Marie Exon after 1951.
Death28 June 1988Charles Fredrick Haar died on 28 June 1988 at age 70.

Donald Haar

M, b. 27 March 1923, d. January 1980
Father*Robert Haar b. 2 Jun 1885, d. Mar 1977
Mother*Floy Homan Trowbridge b. 16 May 1892, d. 3 Aug 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 March 1923Donald Haar was born on 27 March 1923.
He was the son of Robert Haar and Floy Homan Trowbridge.
DeathJanuary 1980Donald Haar died in January 1980 at age 56.

Walter Haar

M, b. circa 1928, d. before February 2006
Father*Robert Haar b. 2 Jun 1885, d. Mar 1977
Mother*Floy Homan Trowbridge b. 16 May 1892, d. 3 Aug 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1928Walter Haar was born circa 1928 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Robert Haar and Floy Homan Trowbridge.
Deathbefore February 2006Walter Haar died before February 2006.

Edward H. Krueger

M, b. 4 October 1872, d. 7 April 1969
Father*Edward Krueger b. 14 Apr 1827, d. 20 Aug 1910
Mother*Wilhelmina Schroeder b. 1845, d. 3 Feb 1916
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1872Edward H. Krueger was born on 4 October 1872 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Edward Krueger and Wilhelmina Schroeder.
Marriage24 February 1903Edward H. Krueger married Mathilde Clara Ost, daughter of Ferdinand Ost and Friedericka Garske, on 24 February 1903.
Death7 April 1969Edward H. Krueger died on 7 April 1969 at age 96.
DateLocationDescription
August 1923In August 1923 Mr and Mrs Ed Krueger and daughter, Mrs. Fred Ost, and daughter, Catherine, and niece, Miss C Ost, left Tuesday by auto for Denver, Col., where they will visit Mrs. Krueger's sister, Mrs Henry Gade.

Ferdinand F. Grantin

M, b. 1 May 1884, d. 16 August 1980
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1884Ferdinand F. Grantin was born on 1 May 1884.
Marriageafter 1910He married Martha T. Pufhal, daughter of Ferdinand Pufhal and Henrietta C. Schultz, after 1910.
Death16 August 1980Ferdinand F. Grantin died on 16 August 1980 at age 96.

John Van Heek

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Van Heek married Mary Arens.

Children of John Van Heek and Mary Arens

Mary Arens

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Van Heek.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Arens married John Van Heek.

Children of Mary Arens and John Van Heek

Sister Colette Van Heek

F, b. 17 June 1924, d. 27 January 2008
Father*John Van Heek
Mother*Mary Arens
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Colette Van Heek was also known as Sylvia.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1924Sister Colette Van Heek was born on 17 June 1924 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of John Van Heek and Mary Arens.
Death27 January 2008Sister Colette Van Heek died on 27 January 2008 at age 83 Sister Colette Van Heek, 83, of Mother of God Monastery in Watertown, South Dakota died Sunday, January 27, 2008 at the St. Joseph Care Center in Yankton, South Dakota.
A prayer service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the Bishop Marty Chapel in Yankton. A Liturgical Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Monastery in Watertown.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in the monastery chapel in Watertown with Father Richard Ortmeier as celebrant. Burial will be in the monastery cemetery.


Local arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton.
Sister Colette (Sylvia) Van Heek was born on a small farm near Crofton, Nebraska on June 17, 1924. She was the second of four children of John Van Heek and Mary Arens. She spent the first two years of school at a rural school and later entered St. Rose parochial school in Crofton. She loved the Sisters and at the end of the first day of school she announced that she wanted to be a Sister. Her family's first experience with serious illness came when Sister's younger sister, Mary Ann, was rushed to Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton with a ruptured appendix. It was at that time that Sister Colette began thinking about becoming a nursing Sister. She studied at Crofton Public High School for one year and entered Mt. Marty her sophomore year. She began seriously thinking about a religious vocation during her senior year.
Sister entered the Benedictine order at Yankton in August 1941. She made her monastic profession on June 24, 1943. She completed a three year course in nurses training at Sacred Heart Hospital and later she attended the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN. Following this education, Sr. Colette began her teaching profession. In 1950, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education and began teaching in the School of Practical Nursing at Pierre, South Dakota. She became a founding member of Mother of God Monastery in 1961.
Sister Colette's entire professional career was in the health field. Although she enjoyed teaching in the clinical area, Sister longed to return to the bedside nursing she loved. Following twenty years of teaching nursing, she returned to nursing service at St. Mary's Hospital and Maryhouse for an additional ten years as Director of Nursing and Nursing Supervisor. Later, she spent a year as a school nurse at the Indian mission at Stephan, SD. Next, Sister Colette was asked to take a semester course at St. Mary of the Woods in Terri Haute, Indiana to prepare for working with her elderly Sisters. She spent six years caring for her Sisters at the monastery infirmary in Watertown, and later, changed her place of ministry to Tekakwitha Nursing Center in Sisseton, SD. She loved nursing for the elderly there for seven years, but eye sight problems made nursing hazardous for her. She then entered pastoral care ministry at the nursing home in Sisseton.
After breaking her hip, Sister Colette entered Jenkins Living Center. Later she transferred to St. Joseph Care Center at Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton where she died.
Sister is survived by her Sisters of Mother of God Monastery, her brother Gerard (Jake), her sisters Hilaria Steffen (Victor) and Mary Ann Zavadil (Lawrence) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Yankton Press & Dakotan
January 29, 2008.