Vincent Simon Lilly

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVincent Simon Lilly was also known as Vince.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1950Vincent Simon Lilly married Grace Eliza Mercer, daughter of Earl David Mercer and Jennie Bell Meade, before 1950.

(?) Flanders

M, d. before 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Flanders was born at Iowa.
Marriagecirca 1921He married Gertrude Marie Mercer, daughter of Joseph Benjamin Mercer Jr. and Jennie Bell Meade, circa 1921.
Deathbefore 1930(?) Flanders died before 1930.

William Raymond Michels

M, b. 16 July 1921, d. 26 September 2007
Father*William Michels
Mother*Winifred Rowan
William R (Bill) Michels 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Raymond Michels was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 July 1921William Raymond Michels was born on 16 July 1921.
He was the son of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.
Marriage6 October 1945William Raymond Michels married Eleanore Meudt, daughter of Frederick L. Meudt and Mary A. Adams, on 6 October 1945.
Death26 September 2007William Raymond Michels died on 26 September 2007 at age 86 William R. "Bill" Michels, age 86, formerly of Spring Green, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. He was born on July 16, 1921 at St. Joseph?s Hospital in Dodgeville to William and Winifred (Rowan) Michels. After graduating from Spring Green High School, Bill attended the University of Wisconsin ? Madison. He then returned to Wyoming Valley to work on the Michels family farm. He married Eleanore Meudt on October 6, 1945 and they made their home on the farm. Bill was a dairy farmer, but his pride and joy was his herd of Red Angus beef. Bill?s hobby was raising and training Suffolk draft horses. He showed his team of Suffolks at the Iowa County Fair and traveled to many area parades. In addition, Bill drove the team, pulling a surrey for tours of Taliesin. He was politically active and served on the local school board, the Wyoming Township Board and the Iowa County Board. He was a member of St. John?s Catholic Church in Spring Green and was also a member of Pleasant Ridge SS. Peter and Paul Preservation, Inc. He is survived by a sister, Mary (Frank) Campbell of Richfield, Minnesota; three sisters-in-law, Jean Michels of Waunakee, Margaret Wiest of Dodgeville, and Leone Jacobson of Lake San Marcos, California; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore; his parents, William and Winifred; two brothers, John and Edward; and three sisters, Sadie Neuville, Leona Schauf and Winifred Carnes. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Sunday, September 30th, at 12:30 p.m. at ST. JOHN?S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Spring Green. Father Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery at Pleasant Ridge at 3:00 P.M.. Visitation will be held on Sunday at the church from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home, Spring Green, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 29, 2007 - William R (Bill) Michels obituary

John H. Wiest

M, b. 31 October 1919, d. 20 October 2004
Father*John A. Wiest
Mother*Louisa Reider
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 October 1919John H. Wiest was born on 31 October 1919.
He was the son of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider.
Death20 October 2004John H. Wiest died on 20 October 2004 at age 84 John H. Wiest, age 84, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004. He was born on Oct. 31, 1919, to John A. and Louisa (Reider) Wiest. On June 24, 1944, he married Margaret Meudt. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past summer. John grew up and farmed on the Wiest Century Farm in the Pleasant Ridge community. He was very proud to farm the land that has been in the Wiest family since 1868. Dairy farming was his life, and John enjoyed caring for the animals and working the soil along his lifelong partner, Margaret. They moved to Dodgeville in 1985, where they continued working a large garden. John was always a good neighbor and ready to help anyone, friend or stranger. He will be remembered for the home movies he filmed, the many 4th of July celebrations and chicken barbecues. John would use any excuse to have a party. He enjoyed playing the accordion and harmonica, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and telling a good story. John especially enjoyed visiting with friends and family, spending time and playing games with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dodgeville. He was also a charter member and a former board member of Pleasant Ridge Ss. Peter & Paul Preservation, Inc. John is survived by his wife, Margaret; his seven children, Mary Ann (Lyle) Antonson of Dodgeville, John F. of Pleasant Ridge, Daniel (Kathy) of Aurora, Ill., Laurie (James) Goldthorpe of Mineral Point, Larry of Green Bay, Jeanne (Ted) Meister of Dodgeville, and Joe (Becky) of Kalamazoo, Mich; his grandchildren, Eric (Juli) Antonson, Kim (Mike Dion) Antonson, Kris (Paul) Nelson, Alan (Katie) Antonson, Jennifer Wiest, Lisa (Nick Matinelli) Wiest, Daniel Wiest, Matthew Wiest, Jeanne Goldthorpe, Jay (Lisa) Goldthorpe, Justin Goldthorpe, Kyra Wiest, Adam Wiest, Kevin Meister, Brent Meister, Christina Meister, Emily Wiest, Hannah Wiest, and Jackson Wiest; his four great-grandchildren, Natalie and Rachel Antonson, Joseph Nelson, and Ahnna Antonson; his siblings, a sister, Leone Shea; and a brother, Alfred Wiest; his sister in law and brother-in-law, Eleanore and Bill Michels, sister-in-law, Leona Jacobson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joseph and Leonard Wiest; and two sisters, Helen Yager and Grace Robson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Father Paul Ugo Arinze will officiate. Burial will be held in Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct 22, 2004 at the funeral home. Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home.

William Michels

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Michels married Winifred Rowan.

Children of William Michels and Winifred Rowan

Winifred Rowan

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Michels.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWinifred Rowan married William Michels.

Children of Winifred Rowan and William Michels

John Michels

M, d. before September 2007
Father*William Michels
Mother*Winifred Rowan
Life EventDateDescription
John Michels was the son of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.
Deathbefore September 2007John Michels died before September 2007.

Edward Michels

M, d. before September 2007
Father*William Michels
Mother*Winifred Rowan
Life EventDateDescription
Edward Michels was the son of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.
Deathbefore September 2007Edward Michels died before September 2007.

Sadie Michels

F, d. before September 2007
Father*William Michels
Mother*Winifred Rowan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Neuville.
Life EventDateDescription
Sadie Michels was the daughter of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.
MarriageSadie Michels married (?) Neuville.
Deathbefore September 2007Sadie Michels died before September 2007.

(?) Neuville

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Neuville married Sadie Michels, daughter of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.

Leona Michels

F, d. before September 2007
Father*William Michels
Mother*Winifred Rowan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schauf.
Life EventDateDescription
Leona Michels was the daughter of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.
MarriageLeona Michels married (?) Schauf.
Deathbefore September 2007Leona Michels died before September 2007.

(?) Schauf

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Schauf married Leona Michels, daughter of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.

Winifred Michels

F, d. before September 2007
Father*William Michels
Mother*Winifred Rowan
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Carnes.
Life EventDateDescription
Winifred Michels was the daughter of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.
MarriageWinifred Michels married (?) Carnes.
Deathbefore September 2007Winifred Michels died before September 2007.

(?) Carnes

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Carnes married Winifred Michels, daughter of William Michels and Winifred Rowan.

John A. Wiest

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn A. Wiest married Louisa Reider.

Children of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider

Louisa Reider

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiest.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouisa Reider married John A. Wiest.

Children of Louisa Reider and John A. Wiest

Joseph Wiest

M, d. before October 2004
Father*John A. Wiest
Mother*Louisa Reider
Life EventDateDescription
Joseph Wiest was the son of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider.
Deathbefore October 2004Joseph Wiest died before October 2004.

Leonard Wiest

M, d. before October 2004
Father*John A. Wiest
Mother*Louisa Reider
Life EventDateDescription
Leonard Wiest was the son of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider.
Deathbefore October 2004Leonard Wiest died before October 2004.

Helen Wiest

F, d. before October 2004
Father*John A. Wiest
Mother*Louisa Reider
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Yager.
Life EventDateDescription
Helen Wiest was the daughter of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider.
MarriageHelen Wiest married (?) Yager.
Deathbefore October 2004Helen Wiest died before October 2004.

(?) Yager

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Yager married Helen Wiest, daughter of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider.

Grace Wiest

F, d. before October 2004
Father*John A. Wiest
Mother*Louisa Reider
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Robson.
Life EventDateDescription
Grace Wiest was the daughter of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider.
MarriageGrace Wiest married (?) Robson.
Deathbefore October 2004Grace Wiest died before October 2004.

(?) Robson

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Robson married Grace Wiest, daughter of John A. Wiest and Louisa Reider.

Cletus Wiest

M, b. 10 April 1923, d. 16 November 2009
Father*George Lenard Wiest b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 16 Sep 1965
Mother*Margaret J. Lins b. Feb 1887, d. Dec 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1923Cletus Wiest was born on 10 April 1923 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George Lenard Wiest and Margaret J. Lins.
Death16 November 2009Cletus Wiest died on 16 November 2009 at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 May 1940Franklin, Sauk, WisconsinCletus Wiest was listed as a son in George Lenard Wiest's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Lucy Frances Wiest

F, b. 9 March 1915, d. 6 March 2010
Father*George Lenard Wiest b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 16 Sep 1965
Mother*Margaret J. Lins b. Feb 1887, d. Dec 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 August 1937As of 17 August 1937,her married name was McDonald.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 March 1915Lucy Frances Wiest was born on 9 March 1915.
She was the daughter of George Lenard Wiest and Margaret J. Lins.
Marriage17 August 1937Lucy Frances Wiest married Francis McDonald on 17 August 1937.
Death6 March 2010Lucy Frances Wiest died on 6 March 2010 at age 94.

Francis McDonald

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrancis McDonald was also known as Fritz.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage17 August 1937Francis McDonald married Lucy Frances Wiest, daughter of George Lenard Wiest and Margaret J. Lins, on 17 August 1937.

Frank Vielhuber

M

Sister Mary Wiest O.P. of Racine

F, b. 30 June 1920, d. 21 August 2010
Father*George Lenard Wiest b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 16 Sep 1965
Mother*Margaret J. Lins b. Feb 1887, d. Dec 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Mary Wiest O.P. of Racine was also known as Sister M. Hildegard.
Name VariationSister Mary Wiest O.P. of Racine was also known as Mary Margaret.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 June 1920Sister Mary Wiest O.P. of Racine was born on 30 June 1920.
She was the daughter of George Lenard Wiest and Margaret J. Lins.
Death21 August 2010Sister Mary Wiest O.P. of Racine died on 21 August 2010 at age 90 Sister Mary Wiest, O.P., 90, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine on Saturday, August 21, 2010. Mary Margaret was born June 30, 1920 to George and Margaret (nee: Lins) Wiest in Plain, WI. On September 8, 1934 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1936 she was given the religious name Sister Hildegarde. She professed her first vows in 1938 and her final vows in 1944. In 1968 she returned to using her baptismal name Mary. Sister Mary spent many years in service to others in education as a teacher, principal and Adult Learning Program Director and tutor. She began her ministry in 1938 at Holy Name, Racine, WI. Other places in Wisconsin where she served were St. Victor, Monroe; Sacred Heart and St. Edward, Racine; St. Mary, Mineral Point; St. Andrew, Verona; St. Mary, Pewaukee; St. Peter, East Troy; and St. Mary, Kansasville. She also served in Michigan. After moving to Siena Center she served as a Liturgy Coordinator and as the Director and tutor in the Adult Learning Program. She became a resident at Lakeshore Manor in January, 2008. Sister Mary is survived by the Racine Dominican Sisters and Associates; her sister Rita Vielhuber; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers Raymond Wiest, Cletus Wiest and Father Donald Wiest, OFM Cap; her sister Lucy McDonald and infant sister Celia Wiest. Visitation will be in the Siena Center Chapel on Wednesday August 25, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a Remembering Service at 2:30 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 4:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery Hwy 32. Memorials to the Racine Dominican Mission Fund have been suggested. The Racine Dominicans would like to extend their thanks to the staff who
cared for Sister Mary at Lakeshore Manor.

Father Donald Wiest O.F.M. Cap.

M, d. before 2010
Father*George Lenard Wiest b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 16 Sep 1965
Mother*Margaret J. Lins b. Feb 1887, d. Dec 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Father Donald Wiest O.F.M. Cap. was the son of George Lenard Wiest and Margaret J. Lins.
Deathbefore 2010Father Donald Wiest O.F.M. Cap. died before 2010.

Raymond Wiest

M, d. before 2010
Father*George Lenard Wiest b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 16 Sep 1965
Mother*Margaret J. Lins b. Feb 1887, d. Dec 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Raymond Wiest was the son of George Lenard Wiest and Margaret J. Lins.
Deathbefore 2010Raymond Wiest died before 2010.

Celia Wiest

F
Father*George Lenard Wiest b. 2 Nov 1880, d. 16 Sep 1965
Mother*Margaret J. Lins b. Feb 1887, d. Dec 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Celia Wiest was the daughter of George Lenard Wiest and Margaret J. Lins.
DeathCelia Wiest died at died in infancy.

Henry G. Bergan

M, b. 27 September 1895, d. 1 September 1956
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 September 1895Henry G. Bergan was born on 27 September 1895 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marriage19 January 1940He married Anna L. Carpenter, daughter of Parshall Terry Carpenter and Emma M. Wick, on 19 January 1940 at McGregor, Iowa.
Death1 September 1956Henry G. Bergan died on 1 September 1956 at age 60.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 April 1940Baraboo, Sauk, WisconsinHenry G. Bergan was listed as a son-in-law in Parshall Terry Carpenter's household on the 1940 Census at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; listed as Marshall.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 56-3.

Leo Harry Sanderson

M, b. 1912, d. circa 1997
Charts
Edward Mercer Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeo Harry Sanderson married Violet Fay Mercer, daughter of Amos Charles Mercer and Alice Madora Ferguson.
Birth1912Leo Harry Sanderson was born in 1912.
Deathcirca 1997He died circa 1997 at Porterville, Tulare, California.

Margaret (?)

F, b. circa 1785, d. after 1850
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wells.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret (?) married Richard Wells.
Birthcirca 1785Margaret (?) was born circa 1785 at Pennsylvania.
Deathafter 1850She died after 1850.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 September 1850Clay, Decatur, IndianaMargaret (?) was listed in John Haston Wells's household on the 1850 Census at Clay, Decatur, Indiana.1

Child of Margaret (?) and Richard Wells

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clay, Decatur, Indiana; Roll: M432_142; Page: 34B; Image: 73.

Richard Wells

M, b. 1770, d. 1840
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRichard Wells married Margaret (?).
Birth1770Richard Wells was born in 1770 at Virginia.
Death1840He died in 1840 at Decatur, Indiana.

Child of Richard Wells and Margaret (?)

Elijah Moore

M, b. 11 December 1811, d. circa 1882
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 December 1811Elijah Moore was born on 11 December 1811.
Marriage11 September 1834He married Catherine Dreisbach, daughter of John Dreisbach and Catherine Spyker, on 11 September 1834 at Pickaway, Ohio.
Deathcirca 1882Elijah Moore died circa 1882 at Missouri.

Child of Elijah Moore and Catherine Dreisbach

John S. Moore

M, b. 1 June 1835, d. 15 April 1919
Father*Elijah Moore b. 11 Dec 1811, d. c 1882
Mother*Catherine Dreisbach b. 2 Jul 1815, d. 26 Aug 1889
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 June 1835John S. Moore was born on 1 June 1835 at Ohio.
He was the son of Elijah Moore and Catherine Dreisbach.
Marriage25 August 1861John S. Moore married Leah Reed Dorris on 25 August 1861 at Illinois.
Death15 April 1919John S. Moore died on 15 April 1919 at Missouri at age 83.

Child of John S. Moore and Leah Reed Dorris

Leah Reed Dorris

F, b. 8 May 1836, d. 24 June 1905
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 August 1861As of 25 August 1861,her married name was Moore.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 May 1836Leah Reed Dorris was born on 8 May 1836 at Ross, Ohio.
Marriage25 August 1861She married John S. Moore, son of Elijah Moore and Catherine Dreisbach, on 25 August 1861 at Illinois.
Death24 June 1905Leah Reed Dorris died on 24 June 1905 at Missouri at age 69.

Child of Leah Reed Dorris and John S. Moore

George Marley Moore

M, b. 2 June 1867, d. 12 March 1949
Father*John S. Moore b. 1 Jun 1835, d. 15 Apr 1919
Mother*Leah Reed Dorris b. 8 May 1836, d. 24 Jun 1905
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 June 1867George Marley Moore was born on 2 June 1867 at Illinois.
He was the son of John S. Moore and Leah Reed Dorris.
Marriage15 March 1891George Marley Moore married Gertrude Myers on 15 March 1891 at Missouri.
Death12 March 1949George Marley Moore died on 12 March 1949 at Idaho at age 81.

Gertrude Myers

F, b. 9 November 1868, d. 30 April 1908
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 March 1891As of 15 March 1891,her married name was Moore.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 November 1868Gertrude Myers was born on 9 November 1868 at Iowa.
Marriage15 March 1891She married George Marley Moore, son of John S. Moore and Leah Reed Dorris, on 15 March 1891 at Missouri.
Death30 April 1908Gertrude Myers died on 30 April 1908 at Colorado at age 39.

Elizabeth McCarroll

F, b. 1796, d. 1850
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1817As of circa 1817,her married name was Spyker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1796Elizabeth McCarroll was born in 1796.
Marriagecirca 1817She married David Spyker, son of Benjamin Spyker and Catharina Lauer, circa 1817.
Death1850Elizabeth McCarroll died in 1850 at Tennessee.

Child of Elizabeth McCarroll and David Spyker

Leroy Law

M, b. circa 1819
Father*William Joel Law b. 1781, d. 10 Sep 1835
Mother*Susannah Bain b. 1797, d. Jun 1882
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1819Leroy Law was born circa 1819 at Indiana.
He was the son of William Joel Law and Susannah Bain.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 October 1850Graham, Jefferson, IndianaLeroy Law was listed in Susannah Bain's household on the 1850 Census at Graham, Jefferson, Indiana.1
1860Graham, Jefferson, IndianaLeroy Law was listed in Susannah Bain's household on the 1860 Census at Graham, Jefferson, Indiana.2
1870Graham, Jefferson, IndianaLeroy Law was listed in Susannah Bain's household on the 1870 Census at Graham, Jefferson, Indiana.3

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Graham, Jefferson, Indiana; Roll: M432_154; Page: 255A; Image: 516.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Graham, Jefferson, Indiana; Roll: M653_270; Page: 618; Image: 322; Family History Library Film: 803270.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Graham, Jefferson, Indiana; Roll: M593_328; Page: 205B; Image: 28; Family History Library Film: 545827.