Eugene Edward Droes

M, b. 30 May 1939, d. 27 March 2015
Father*Lorenz August Alfred Droes b. 15 Aug 1904, d. 31 Jan 1975
Mother*Burgess Peck b. 9 Jan 1911, d. 16 Dec 1967
Eugene Droes 1957 senior portrait Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEugene Edward Droes married Lois Adams.
Birth30 May 1939Eugene Edward Droes was born on 30 May 1939 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Lorenz August Alfred Droes and Burgess Peck.
Death27 March 2015Eugene Edward Droes died on 27 March 2015 at age 75.
DateLocationDescription
1957Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinEugene Edward Droes graduated in 1957 at Webb High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Raymond August Peper

M, b. 11 October 1923, d. 5 August 2009
Father*August Georg Friedrich Peper b. 15 Aug 1887, d. 6 Nov 1954
Mother*Anna Marie Hasz b. 1 Aug 1897, d. 19 Jun 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1923Raymond August Peper was born on 11 October 1923 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of August Georg Friedrich Peper and Anna Marie Hasz.
Marriage27 May 1945Raymond August Peper married Dorothea B. Steinweg, daughter of Albert Adolph Steinweg and Lydia Magdalene Meyer, on 27 May 1945.
Death5 August 2009Raymond August Peper died on 5 August 2009 at age 85.

Fred Lange Jr.

M, d. before 2021
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFred Lange Jr. married Louise Gertrude Steinweg, daughter of Albert Adolph Steinweg and Lydia Magdalene Meyer.
DivorceFred Lange Jr. and Louise Gertrude Steinweg were divorced.
Deathbefore 2021Fred Lange Jr. died before 2021.

Marjorie Roberts

F, b. 1925, d. 17 January 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarjorie Roberts was also known as Margie.
Married Name1946As of 1946,her married name was Steinweg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1925Marjorie Roberts was born in 1925.
Marriage1946She married Henry William George Steinweg, son of Albert Adolph Steinweg and Lydia Magdalene Meyer, in 1946.
Death17 January 2020Marjorie Roberts died on 17 January 2020.

Walter William Krueger

M, b. 27 July 1933, d. 2 March 1996
Father*Willie Krueger b. 1902, d. 18 Mar 1963
Mother*Ruth Ida Emma Steinweg b. 27 Nov 1912, d. 11 Apr 1999
Walter W Krueger 1951 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 July 1933Walter William Krueger was born on 27 July 1933 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Willie Krueger and Ruth Ida Emma Steinweg.
Baptism27 August 1933Walter William Krueger was baptized on 27 August 1933 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death2 March 1996He died on 2 March 1996 at age 62.
DateLocationDescription
1951Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinWalter William Krueger graduated in 1951 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Wilber Capener

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1975Wilber Capener married Lydia D. Steinweg, daughter of Albert Adolph Steinweg and Lydia Magdalene Meyer, after 1975.

Louie C. Rolfmeyer

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage10 May 1935Louie C. Rolfmeyer married Alma M. Steinweg, daughter of Albert Adolph Steinweg and Lydia Magdalene Meyer, on 10 May 1935.

Lynn Mendolph Toraason

M, b. 31 December 1893, d. 26 March 1972
Father*Thorvold Toraason d. b 1930
Mother*Agnette Austad b. c 1853, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 December 1893Lynn Mendolph Toraason was born on 31 December 1893 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Thorvold Toraason and Agnette Austad.
Marriage21 December 1916Lynn Mendolph Toraason married Annette Otilda Strand on 21 December 1916.
Death26 March 1972Lynn Mendolph Toraason died on 26 March 1972 at age 78 Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, March 29, 1972, at Zion Lutheran Church for Lynn Toraason, 78, who passed away at Lutheran Hospital, LaCrosse, on Sunday, March 26, 1972, following an extended illness. The Rev. M.J. Larsen officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Lynn Mendolph Toraason was born on December 31, 1893 to Thorvold and Agnetta Austad Toraason in the Town of Preston. He grew to manhood in the Town of Preston and on December 21, 1916 he was united in marriage to Annette Strand at Winona, Minnesota. They farmed near Blair all their married life. Toraason has been a resident of Grand View Home for the past year. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Lyman and Richard of Blair; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Lennice) Thompson, rural Blair; Mrs. Ruth Reeves, LaCrosse; and Mrs. Eldon (Donna) Friede, Blair; one brother, Thomas of rural Blair; one sister, Mrs. Paula Hendrickson, Seattle, Washington; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Morris Wangen, Paul Fredrickson, Lloyd Anderson, Norman Anderson, Floyd Bradley and Henry Knutson. Frederixon-Jack Funeral Home in Blair had charge of arrangements.

Children of Lynn Mendolph Toraason and Annette Otilda Strand

Annette Otilda Strand

F, b. 21 December 1896, d. 8 December 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnnette Otilda Strand was also known as Nettie.
Name VariationAnnette Otilda Strand was also known as Anette.
Married Name21 December 1916As of 21 December 1916,her married name was Toraason.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 December 1896Annette Otilda Strand was born on 21 December 1896 at Wisconsin.
Marriage21 December 1916She married Lynn Mendolph Toraason, son of Thorvold Toraason and Agnette Austad, on 21 December 1916.
Death8 December 1955Annette Otilda Strand died on 8 December 1955 at age 58 Mrs. Lynn Toraason, 58, died early Thursday, December 8, in her home in the Town of Preston after a long illness. She became ill last July and after seeking medical and surgical care did not regain her health. Anette (Nettie) Otilda Strand was born December 21, 1896 in Ettrick Township, a daughter of the late Peter Strand and Louise Leque Strand. She was the oldest of four children. She was baptized and confirmed in the North Beaver Creek Lutheran church by the Rev. Ole Gulbrandson. She was married December 21, 1916 to Lynn Toraason who survives her and the couple since their marriage have resided on the Toraason farm in the Town of Preston. Other survivors are two sons, Lyman and Richard, Blair; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Lennice) Thompson, Blair; Mrs. Ruth Reeves, Blair who has been caring for her mother at home and Mrs. Eldon Friede, Whitehall; two sisters, Mrs. John Hellekson and Mrs. Goodwin Nelson, both of Blair; a brother, Palmer Strand, Milwaukee, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran church Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. E.E. Olson officiating. Pallbearers were six nephews, Otto Odegaard, Paul Hellekson, David Strand, Gale Toraason, Thomas Toraason Jr. and Robert Burt. Mrs. A.J. Sather and Mrs. F.W. Herreid sang “My God and I” and “The Lord is My Shepherd,” with Mrs. Lawrence Holven at the organ. Burial was in the church cemetery. Gibson-Frederixon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Children of Annette Otilda Strand and Lynn Mendolph Toraason

Lyman Paul Toraason

M, b. 27 May 1920, d. 8 March 2009
Father*Lynn Mendolph Toraason b. 31 Dec 1893, d. 26 Mar 1972
Mother*Annette Otilda Strand b. 21 Dec 1896, d. 8 Dec 1955
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 May 1920Lyman Paul Toraason was born on 27 May 1920 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Lynn Mendolph Toraason and Annette Otilda Strand.
Marriage17 October 1945Lyman Paul Toraason married Lorraine Mae Thompson on 17 October 1945.
Death8 March 2009Lyman Paul Toraason died on 8 March 2009 at Wisconsin at age 88 Lyman Paul Toraason, 88, of Blair died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Grand View Care Center in Blair. Lyman was born May 27, 1920, in rural Blair to Lynn and Annette (Strand) Toraason. He married Lorraine Thompson on Oct. 17, 1945, in Blair. Lyman was employed with Northern States Power Co. for 36 years, retiring as a lineman in charge on Jan. 1, 1985. Lyman is survived by his wife, Lorraine; three children, Ronald (Cynthia) Toraason of Sammamish, Wash., Diane Toraason of Berlin, Wis., and Larry (Dana) Toraason of Slinger, Wis; five grandchildren, Brian, Lindsay, Erik, Inger and Claire Toraason; and two sisters, Ruth Reeves of Hartford, Wis., and Donna (Eldon) Friede of Blair. In addition to his parents, Lyman was preceded in death by a sister- and brother-in-law, Lennice (Norman) Thompson. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Zion Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery, both in Blair. Pastor Mark Kvale will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. until time of services at the church. Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements. CORRECTION: Lyman P. Toraason — A surviving brother, Richard (Carol) Toraason of Blair, was inadvertantly omitted from Lyman P. Toraason’s obituary published Wednesday.

Lorraine Mae Thompson

F, b. 23 February 1925, d. 31 August 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 October 1945As of 17 October 1945,her married name was Toraason.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 February 1925Lorraine Mae Thompson was born on 23 February 1925.
Marriage17 October 1945She married Lyman Paul Toraason, son of Lynn Mendolph Toraason and Annette Otilda Strand, on 17 October 1945.
Death31 August 2004Lorraine Mae Thompson died on 31 August 2004 at age 79.

Ruth Thelma Toraason

F, b. 6 July 1926, d. 26 January 2014
Father*Lynn Mendolph Toraason b. 31 Dec 1893, d. 26 Mar 1972
Mother*Annette Otilda Strand b. 21 Dec 1896, d. 8 Dec 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Reeves.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 July 1926Ruth Thelma Toraason was born on 6 July 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lynn Mendolph Toraason and Annette Otilda Strand.
Death26 January 2014Ruth Thelma Toraason died on 26 January 2014 at Wisconsin at age 87 Ruth Thelma Reeves, 87, of Hartford, formerly of Blair, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Hartford Health Care Center in Hartford. Ruth was born July 6, 1926, in Whitehall to Lynn and Annette (Strand) Toraason. She attended Blair schools and was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church in Blair. Ruth went to nurses training at Ancker Hospital in St. Paul. Ruth was married to and divorced from Irving Reeves. Ruth worked in Labor and Delivery at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire prior to her retirement from Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse where she worked for 27 years. Ruth was an accomplished seamstress and sewed clothing for herself, friends and family. She would look in a department store window, draw the picture of a dress or outfit she liked and would go home and design the same outfit by piecing together patterns to look similar. Ruth also enjoyed shopping and had an eye for a good sale. Ruth loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Her last years were spent living with her daughter and family in Hartford under the care of her daughter, Linda. She enjoyed watching church services on Sunday morning from Bethel Church on television, since she was mostly confined to home due to her health issues. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linda (Moody) Bragg of Hartford; three grandchildren, Jason Bragg of Cedarburg, Tanya Bragg of Hartford and Tami (Jason) Kramer of Woodstock, Ga; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Thomas Kramer and Jenna Marie Kramer both of Woodstock; a brother, Richard (Carol) Toraason of Blair; a sister, Donna (Eldon) Friede of Blair; many cousins, nieces and nephews and in addition, her very special friend, Viv (Eddie) Walleser of La Crosse. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by a sister, Lennice (Norman) Thompson of Ettrick; and a brother, Lyman (Lorraine) Toraason of Blair. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, in Blair Lutheran Church West with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, both in Blair. Pastor Barbara Bruneau will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be designated to the Blair Lutheran West or Bethel Lutheran Church (TV services). Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lennice Toraason

F, b. 24 July 1917, d. 18 April 2003
Father*Lynn Mendolph Toraason b. 31 Dec 1893, d. 26 Mar 1972
Mother*Annette Otilda Strand b. 21 Dec 1896, d. 8 Dec 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Thompson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLennice Toraason married Norman Andrew Thompson.
Birth24 July 1917Lennice Toraason was born on 24 July 1917 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lynn Mendolph Toraason and Annette Otilda Strand.
Death18 April 2003Lennice Toraason died on 18 April 2003 at age 85.

Children of Lennice Toraason and Norman Andrew Thompson

Norman Andrew Thompson

M, b. 16 April 1914, d. 5 June 1991
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageNorman Andrew Thompson married Lennice Toraason, daughter of Lynn Mendolph Toraason and Annette Otilda Strand.
Birth16 April 1914Norman Andrew Thompson was born on 16 April 1914.
Death5 June 1991He died on 5 June 1991 at age 77.

Children of Norman Andrew Thompson and Lennice Toraason

Agnette Austad

F, b. circa 1853, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAgnette Austad was also known as Agnetta.
Married NameHer married name was Toraason.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAgnette Austad married Thorvold Toraason.
Birthcirca 1853Agnette Austad was born circa 1853 at Norway.
Deathafter 1930She died after 1930 at USA.
DateLocationDescription
1867Agnette Austad immigrated in 1867.

Children of Agnette Austad and Thorvold Toraason

Thorvold Toraason

M, d. before 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthThorvold Toraason was born at Norway.
MarriageHe married Agnette Austad.
Deathbefore 1930Thorvold Toraason died before 1930.

Children of Thorvold Toraason and Agnette Austad

Albert Toraason

M, b. circa 1884
Father*Thorvold Toraason d. b 1930
Mother*Agnette Austad b. c 1853, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1884Albert Toraason was born circa 1884 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Thorvold Toraason and Agnette Austad.
Marriagebefore 1930Albert Toraason married Ruth H. (?) before 1930.

Ruth H. (?)

F, b. circa 1903
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1930As of before 1930,her married name was Toraason.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1903Ruth H. (?) was born circa 1903 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1930She married Albert Toraason, son of Thorvold Toraason and Agnette Austad, before 1930.

Nancy Leone Thompson

F, b. 10 August 1938, d. 13 September 2009
Father*Norman Andrew Thompson b. 16 Apr 1914, d. 5 Jun 1991
Mother*Lennice Toraason b. 24 Jul 1917, d. 18 Apr 2003
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 August 1938Nancy Leone Thompson was born on 10 August 1938.
She was the daughter of Norman Andrew Thompson and Lennice Toraason.
Death13 September 2009Nancy Leone Thompson died on 13 September 2009 at Wisconsin at age 71 Nancy L. Thompson, age 71, of Ettrick passed away Sept. 13, 2009, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born Aug. 10, 1938, to Norman and Lennice (Toraason) Thompson. She attended the Beach School and graduated from Blair High School with the class of 1956. She was a loyal employee of Trempealeau County for more than 40 years, retiring in 1997. She served as a Deputy County Clerk and worked for the Unified Board and the Trempealeau County Superintendent of Schools. Following retirement she worked part time for John's One Stop in Ettrick and for the Trempealeau County Shopper. Nancy was a dedicated member of North Beaver Creek Lutheran Church and served as a Sunday school teacher for small children for many years. She was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Blair-Taylor Wildcats. She volunteered with Trempealeau County Senior Services and knit many layettes for missions. She knit sweaters for many new babies and shared with others the flowers she grew in her garden. Although she was not a mother, she gained much joy from mothering other people, especially her nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. In recent weeks she continued to spend happy times with the latest generation, playing hide-and-seek and board games, and faithfully attending their birthday parties and activities. She remembered the birthdays of many relatives, neighbors and former co-workers by sending cards, baked and brought meals to those who were ill or grieving, and drove elderly friends to the grocery store and appointments. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Sally Anderson. She is survived by a sister, Leatrice (Ron) Guenther; brother-in-law, Don (Gerda) Anderson; two nieces, Leann (Kevin) Hagen and Kristin (Tim) Brantner; three nephews, John (Jessica) Anderson, Rodney (Melissa) Guenther and Rory Guenther; four grand-nieces; and six grand-nephews; and many relatives and friends. Services for Nancy will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the North Beaver Creek Faith Lutheran Church. Pastor Liz Albertson will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 15) at the Jack Funeral Home in Blair, and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The love she radiated to others will live on for generations.

Sally Ann Thompson

F, b. 3 January 1945, d. 31 May 1996
Father*Norman Andrew Thompson b. 16 Apr 1914, d. 5 Jun 1991
Mother*Lennice Toraason b. 24 Jul 1917, d. 18 Apr 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Anderson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 January 1945Sally Ann Thompson was born on 3 January 1945.
She was the daughter of Norman Andrew Thompson and Lennice Toraason.
Death31 May 1996Sally Ann Thompson died on 31 May 1996 at age 51.

Richard Basil Toraason

M, b. 30 October 1930, d. 26 April 2017
Father*Lynn Mendolph Toraason b. 31 Dec 1893, d. 26 Mar 1972
Mother*Annette Otilda Strand b. 21 Dec 1896, d. 8 Dec 1955
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1930Richard Basil Toraason was born on 30 October 1930.
He was the son of Lynn Mendolph Toraason and Annette Otilda Strand.
Death26 April 2017Richard Basil Toraason died on 26 April 2017 at age 86.

Agnus Olson

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAgnus Olson married Alice Bue.

Child of Agnus Olson and Alice Bue

Alice Bue

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Olson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlice Bue married Agnus Olson.

Child of Alice Bue and Agnus Olson

Lillian Beatrice Olson

F, b. 16 January 1943, d. 19 July 2011
Father*Agnus Olson
Mother*Alice Bue
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 May 2001As of 5 May 2001,her married name was Byers.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 January 1943Lillian Beatrice Olson was born on 16 January 1943 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Agnus Olson and Alice Bue.
Death19 July 2011Lillian Beatrice Olson died on 19 July 2011 at Wisconsin at age 68 Lillian Beatrice Byers, 68, of La Crosse, formerly of Blair died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, in the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Lillian was born Jan. 16, 1943, to Agnus and Alice (Bue) Olson in Blair. She was baptized and confirmed a child of God, in First Lutheran Church in Blair. Lillian attended elementary school and graduated from Blair High School in 1961. She attended beautician school in Eau Claire and was trained and worked as a nurses aide in the Grand View Care Center in Blair. She married the love of her life, John Byers, on May 5, 2001, in the First Presbyterian Church in La Crosse where they were dedicated parishioners. Ten years of God Blessed Life was shared by the couple. John was blessed with infinite patience coping with Lillians multiple health problems and she subsequently resided at the Hillview Health Care Center, receiving precious care at the facilities over the past year. Lilly was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; a stepsister, Jean Byom; a stepbrother, Phillip Folkedahl; and a sister-in-law, Mary Myers. Lillian is survived by her husband, John; four sisters, Betty (Raul) Suarez of Rolling Meadows, Ill., Carol (Richard) Toraason of Blair, Roseann (Elwood) Knutson of Kenosha, and Anita (Jim) Goplin of Osseo, Wis; a stepsister, Beverly (Bob) Modahl of Galesville; and a sister-in-law, Nora Richardson of Florida. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, in the First Presbyterian Church in La Crosse with Pastor Taylor Haley officiating. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Blair at a later date. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. May the Almighty welcome a dedicated servant with a heavenly reunion. The Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.