Florian George Oswin Tigges Jr.

M, b. 9 October 1937, d. 14 March 2021
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 October 1937Florian George Oswin Tigges Jr. was born on 9 October 1937 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriage28 April 1962He married Sandra Susan Montag, daughter of Leo Christopher Montag and Ruth G. Liddle, on 28 April 1962.
Death14 March 2021Florian George Oswin Tigges Jr. died on 14 March 2021 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 83 Florian Tigges, Jr. 83, of Asbury, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his home.

Florian was born October 9, 1937, in Dubuque County, the son of Florian George, Sr. and Henrietta Ann Valentine Tigges.

On April 28, 1962, he married Sandra "Sandy" S. Montag in St. Mary's Catholic Church in East Dubuque, IL. She died November 1, 2017.

Florian was a Tax Accountant for Honkamp Krueger and Co.

He was a volunteer fireman and member of the board for the Asbury Fire Department for nearly 50 years and managed the Maple Hills Water Corporation in Asbury.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Beth Tigges.

Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery in Asbury.

Child of Florian George Oswin Tigges Jr. and Sandra Susan Montag

Michael J. O'Toole

M, b. 22 June 1943, d. 6 May 2020
Michael J OToole
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael J. O'Toole was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1943Michael J. O'Toole was born on 22 June 1943 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Death6 May 2020He died on 6 May 2020 at Mesa, Arizona, at age 76 Michael J OToole obituary.
Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona) 17 May 2020 - Michael J OToole obituary

Troy Allen Montag

M, b. 12 October 1974, d. 14 October 1974
Father*Thomas John Montag b. 28 Feb 1946, d. 7 Jan 2014
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 October 1974Troy Allen Montag was born on 12 October 1974.
He was the son of Thomas John Montag.
Death14 October 1974Troy Allen Montag died on 14 October 1974 at Dubuque, Iowa, 2-days old; Troy Allen Montag obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 14, 1974 - Troy Allen Montag obituary

Alice Frances White

F, b. 1 July 1888, d. 11 April 1931
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlice Frances White was also known as Frances.
Married NameNovember 1911As of November 1911,her married name was Montag.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 July 1888Alice Frances White was born on 1 July 1888 at Jo Daviess, Illinois.
MarriageNovember 1911She married Adam Joseph Montag in November 1911 Frances White and Adam Montag marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 26, 1911 - Frances White and Adam Montag marriage announcement
Death11 April 1931Alice Frances White died on 11 April 1931 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 42.

Child of Alice Frances White and Adam Joseph Montag

B. W. McMahan

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1973B. W. McMahan married Mercia Elizabeth Liddle, daughter of Floyd Emerson Liddle and Angeline Elizabeth Schumacher, before 1973.

Ellsworth A. Mitchley

M, b. 1906, d. 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameEllsworth A. Mitchley also went by the name of Manny.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEllsworth A. Mitchley married Arleta J. Liddle, daughter of Floyd Emerson Liddle and Angeline Elizabeth Schumacher.
Birth1906Ellsworth A. Mitchley was born in 1906.
Death1978He died in 1978.

Child of Ellsworth A. Mitchley and Arleta J. Liddle

Lizzie C. Quirk

F, b. 27 February 1876, d. 9 March 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLizzie C. Quirk was also known as Elizabeth C.
Married Name21 December 1896As of 21 December 1896,her married name was Schumacher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1876Lizzie C. Quirk was born on 27 February 1876 at East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, also reported as 27 Feb 1874.
Marriage21 December 1896She married Henry Martin Schumacher, son of Henry Schumacher and Louise Kieler, on 21 December 1896 at Black Hawk, Iowa.
Death9 March 1924Lizzie C. Quirk died on 9 March 1924 at Freeport, Stephenson, Iowa, at age 48 Mrs Henry Schumacher (Elizabeth Quirk) obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 10, 1924 - Mrs Henry Schumacher (Elizabeth Quirk) obituary
Freeport Journal Standard March 10, 1924 - Elizabeth (Quirk) Schumacher obituary
Burialafter 9 March 1924She was buried after 9 March 1924 at Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Dunleith, Jo Daviess, IllinoisLizzie C. Quirk was listed as wife in Henry Martin Schumacher's household on the 1900 Census at Dunleith, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1910Lizzie C. Quirk had 3 with 3 living in 1910 children.

Children of Lizzie C. Quirk and Henry Martin Schumacher

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dunleith, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240310.

George J. Schumacher

M, d. before 1889
Father*Henry Schumacher b. 16 Dec 1844, d. 12 Aug 1915
Mother*Louise Kieler b. 25 Jan 1848, d. 29 Jan 1938
Life EventDateDescription
George J. Schumacher was the son of Henry Schumacher and Louise Kieler.
Deathbefore 1889George J. Schumacher died before 1889.

Doris J. Schumacher

F, b. 7 August 1897, d. 16 September 1989
Father*Henry Martin Schumacher b. 2 Sep 1874, d. 7 Aug 1932
Mother*Lizzie C. Quirk b. 27 Feb 1876, d. 9 Mar 1924
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameAugust 1916As of August 1916,her married name was Waldecker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 August 1897Doris J. Schumacher was born on 7 August 1897 at Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk.
MarriageAugust 1916Doris J. Schumacher married Robert Jacob Waldecker in August 1916 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death16 September 1989Doris J. Schumacher died on 16 September 1989 at Missouri at age 92.
Burialafter 16 September 1989She was buried after 16 September 1989 at Calvary Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Dunleith, Jo Daviess, IllinoisDoris J. Schumacher was listed as a daughter in Henry Martin Schumacher's household on the 1900 Census at Dunleith, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1

Children of Doris J. Schumacher and Robert Jacob Waldecker

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dunleith, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240310.

Robert Jacob Waldecker

M, b. 14 October 1893, d. 6 March 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert Jacob Waldecker was also known as R. J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1893Robert Jacob Waldecker was born on 14 October 1893 at Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.
MarriageAugust 1916He married Doris J. Schumacher, daughter of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk, in August 1916 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death6 March 1954Robert Jacob Waldecker died on 6 March 1954 at Illinois at age 60 Robert J Waldecker obituary.
Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, Illinois) 06 Mar 1954 - Robert J Waldecker obituary
Burialafter 6 March 1954He was buried after 6 March 1954 at Calvary Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.

Children of Robert Jacob Waldecker and Doris J. Schumacher

Madelyn L. Schumacher

F, b. 1898, d. 1978
Father*Henry Martin Schumacher b. 2 Sep 1874, d. 7 Aug 1932
Mother*Lizzie C. Quirk b. 27 Feb 1876, d. 9 Mar 1924
Madelyn Schumacher 1916 senior portrait Freeport High School, Freeport, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameApril 1921As of April 1921,her married name was Hill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1898Madelyn L. Schumacher was born in 1898 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk.
MarriageApril 1921Madelyn L. Schumacher married Oscar H. Hill Jr. in April 1921 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement.
Freeport Journal Standard April 11, 1921 - Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement
Death1978Madelyn L. Schumacher died in 1978.
Burial1978She was buried in 1978 at Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Dunleith, Jo Daviess, IllinoisMadelyn L. Schumacher was listed as a daughter in Henry Martin Schumacher's household on the 1900 Census at Dunleith, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1
DateLocationDescription
1940In 1940 Highest Grade Completed:     High School, 4th year.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dunleith, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240310.

William Anthony Schumacher

M, b. 8 April 1902, d. 1958
Father*Henry Martin Schumacher b. 2 Sep 1874, d. 7 Aug 1932
Mother*Lizzie C. Quirk b. 27 Feb 1876, d. 9 Mar 1924
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 April 1902William Anthony Schumacher was born on 8 April 1902 at East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, also reported as 1903.
He was the son of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk.
Marriage1931William Anthony Schumacher married Marjorie Dietrich in 1931.
Death1958William Anthony Schumacher died in 1958 William A Schumacher obituary.
Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, Illinois) 16 Jul 1958 - William A Schumacher obituary
DateLocationDescription
1940In 1940 Highest Grade Completed:     High School, 3rd year.

Child of William Anthony Schumacher and Marjorie Dietrich

Oscar H. Hill Jr.

M, b. 22 September 1896, d. 18 February 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 September 1896Oscar H. Hill Jr. was born on 22 September 1896.
MarriageApril 1921He married Madelyn L. Schumacher, daughter of Henry Martin Schumacher and Lizzie C. Quirk, in April 1921 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement.
Freeport Journal Standard April 11, 1921 - Madelyn Schumacher and Oscar Hill Jr marriage announcement
Death18 February 1944Oscar H. Hill Jr. died on 18 February 1944 at age 47.
Burialafter 18 February 1944He was buried after 18 February 1944 at Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.

Jean Elizabeth Waldecker

F, b. 19 April 1919, d. 31 October 2004
Father*Robert Jacob Waldecker b. 14 Oct 1893, d. 6 Mar 1954
Mother*Doris J. Schumacher b. 7 Aug 1897, d. 16 Sep 1989
Jean Waldecker 1936 senior portrait Freeport High School, Freeport, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 September 1941As of 6 September 1941,her married name was Seely.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 April 1919Jean Elizabeth Waldecker was born on 19 April 1919 at Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Robert Jacob Waldecker and Doris J. Schumacher.
Marriage6 September 1941Jean Elizabeth Waldecker married William Eaton Seely on 6 September 1941.
Death31 October 2004Jean Elizabeth Waldecker died on 31 October 2004 at age 85 SEELY, JEAN (nee Waldecker), on Sun., Oct. 31, 2004; beloved wife of William Eaton Seely; loving mother of Scott A. (Carlotta) and Kip (Barbara) Seely; dear grandmother of Jennifer C., John M. (Elizabeth), Elizabeth N. and Rebecca A. Seely; dear great-grandmother of Conor L. Seely; dear sister of Caryl Rowell. A loving and much loved wife, mother and grandmother, and one heck of a Bridge player, who will be missed by her family and many friends. Memorial gathering will be held Fri., Nov. 5, 3-7 p.m. at The Club house at Mari de Villa Retirement Center, 13900 Clayton Rd., Town & Country. Interment private. Arrangement by BOPP Chapel.

Martha M. Schmitz

F, b. circa 1904, d. 1966
Martha (Schmitz) Abing - circa 1950-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 February 1924As of 26 February 1924,her married name was Abing.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1904Martha M. Schmitz was born circa 1904 at Wisconsin.
Marriage26 February 1924She married Charles Edward Abing on 26 February 1924.
Death1966Martha M. Schmitz died in 1966.
DateLocationDescription
26 February 1947On 26 February 1947 Charles E and Martha (Schmitz) Abing 23rd wedding anniversary celebration.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 28, 1947 - Charles E and Martha (Schmitz) Abing 23rd wedding anniversary celebration
circa 1950Circa 1950 Charles and Martha (Schmitz) Abing family portrait.
Charles and Martha (Schmitz) Abing family - circa 1950-Colorized
Charles and Martha (Schmitz) Abing family - circa 1950

Children of Martha M. Schmitz and Charles Edward Abing

Jamie Dye

M, b. 1923, d. 2010
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1923Jamie Dye was born in 1923.
Marriage1950He married Lola Rose Droessler, daughter of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, in 1950.
Death2010Jamie Dye died in 2010.

Leo J. Wedig

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeo J. Wedig married Gertrude Leary.

Children of Leo J. Wedig and Gertrude Leary

Gertrude Leary

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wedig.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGertrude Leary married Leo J. Wedig.

Children of Gertrude Leary and Leo J. Wedig

Mark Adams

M, d. 14 September 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 May 1950Mark Adams married Jean Frances Kieler, daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra, on 30 May 1950 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death14 September 2002Mark Adams died on 14 September 2002.

Gene Sullivan

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGene Sullivan married Marilyn Kieler, daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra.

Patrick Rea

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePatrick Rea married Ruth Ann Kieler, daughter of Lillard H. Kieler and Hazel H. Lenstra.

Mary F. Heilman

F, b. 16 August 1950, d. 5 June 2016
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 January 1976As of 17 January 1976,her married name was Steinhoff.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1950Mary F. Heilman was born on 16 August 1950.
Marriage17 January 1976She married John S. Steinhoff Sr., son of Edward Lorayne Steinhoff and Lillian G. Vannatta, on 17 January 1976 at Iowa.
Death5 June 2016Mary F. Heilman died on 5 June 2016 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 65 Mary F. (Heilman) Steinhoff, 65, of rural Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 5, 2016, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City following a recent stroke. Services will be 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Mary was born on August 16, 1950, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Hartung) Heilman. Mary graduated from Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1968. She married John Steinhoff on January 17, 1976, in Asbury, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 30, 2009. Mary was a homemaker.

Mary enjoyed going to local church picnics and festivals and going for rides to visit her relatives. She took great pride in living in her quiet country home.

Survivors include a sister, Diane Smith; a niece, Connie Studnicka; a great-grandnephew, Ryan Studnicka; and many cousins.

In addition to her beloved John, she was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Leo Smith.

Terry D. Droessler

M, b. 3 November 1952, d. 19 October 2017
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 November 1952Terry D. Droessler was born on 3 November 1952 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death19 October 2017Terry D. Droessler died on 19 October 2017 at Wisconsin at age 64 Terry D. Droessler, 64, of Potosi, Wisconsin, sawed through the gates of heaven Thursday, October 19, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family after a short courageous battle with lung cancer.

Terry was born on November 3, 1952, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Donald and Marie (Langkamp) Droessler. He married the love of his life, Marlene “Beanie” Gillen on June 17, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, WI.

Terry was employed by John Deere for 30 years retiring in 2002. After his retirement, he went to work doing some of his true passions; logging, cutting firewood and spending time at his log cabin “paradise”. He was a lifelong avid hunter. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.
Words cannot express the sadness being felt by the loss of such a wonderful man and he will be truly missed by so many. One of his most famous sayings was “You’re going to miss me when I’m gone” and there is nothing more truthful than this.

Terry was a husband to Beanie, of Potosi; father to Jenni (Larry) Larson, of Sun Prairie, WI and Jessie (Ben) Gavinski, of Potosi; Papa to Jared Wunderlin, Brianna Gavinski, Zachary Larson, Brianna Larson and Mason Gavinski; a brother to Arleen (Fran) Ouderkirk, of Sherrill, IA, Gary (Deb) Droessler, of Potosi, and David Droessler, of Platteville; brother-in-law to Jug (Pam) Gillen, of Kieler, Sitsy (late, Larry) Koeller, of Kieler, Sandy (Clete) Jerrett, of Lancaster, John (Linda) Gillen, of Dubuque, IA and Vicki (fiancé, Joe) Haverland, of Hazel Green. He is further survived by several family and friends and a special, life-long best friend, Tom Droessler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Marie; two brothers, Wayne and Merlin; and his father and mother-in-law, Cracker and Edna Gillen.

The family would like to extend a special to thank Dr. Wagner and Dr. Hermann and their staff; the exceptional nurses and staff of Finley Hospital; Hospice of Dubuque; and the many family members and friends for their amazing care, compassion and support.

A Terry Droessler Memorial Fund has been established, in lieu of plants and flowers.

Services will be 7 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2017, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. A private family burial will take place. Friends may call from 2 to 6:45 p.m. Monday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne G. Droessler

M, b. 7 October 1945, d. 7 July 2004
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 October 1945Wayne G. Droessler was born on 7 October 1945.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death7 July 2004Wayne G. Droessler died on 7 July 2004 at age 58 Wayne G. Droessler, 58, Bettendorf, died July 7, 2004, at his home.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes, Bettendorf. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today at Weerts, Davenport, with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Burial is Saturday in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi, Wis.

He was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Donald V. and Marie Droessler. He married Karen Alexander May 27, 1967.

Surviving are his wife; daughters, Kim Micka, Davenport, Kara Cozadd, Monmouth; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; four siblings; and his mother, Lancaster, Wis.

Merlin Droessler

M, b. 17 January 1950, d. 28 December 1950
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1950Merlin Droessler was born on 17 January 1950.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death28 December 1950Merlin Droessler died on 28 December 1950.

David Droessler

M, b. 12 January 1955, d. 12 July 2019
Father*Donald V. Droessler b. 30 Apr 1920, d. 2 Aug 2000
Mother*Marie E. Langkamp b. 28 Jan 1922, d. 15 Jan 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 January 1955David Droessler was born on 12 January 1955 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Donald V. Droessler and Marie E. Langkamp.
Death12 July 2019David Droessler died on 12 July 2019 at age 64 David D. Droessler, 64, of Platteville, died Friday, July 12, 2019, at home.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at St. Andrew Church in Tennyson with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the church, where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends also may call from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.
David was born on January 12, 1955, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Donald V. and Marie (Langkamp) Droessler. He graduated from Potosi High School and worked at Lands' End, Alter Metal Company and John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works. After retirement, he enjoyed socializing at many establishments.
David was the proud father of Amber Droessler, of Cuba City, and Crystal Droessler, of Platteville. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Chloe, Billie Jean and Gracie Shaffer; a sister, Arleen (Fran) Ouderkirk, of Sherrill, IA; a brother, Gary (Deb) Droessler, of Potosi; two sisters-in-law, Karen Droessler, of Bettendorf, IA, and Marlene "Beanie" Droessler, of Potosi; a special friend, Pat Foht Carlson, of Dubuque, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne, Merlin and Terry.

Beverly Margaret Wehnke

F, b. 14 October 1935, d. 16 October 2017
Father*LeRoy Wehnke b. 27 Nov 1910, d. 20 Dec 1980
Mother*Velma Leslie VanNatta b. 18 Feb 1912, d. 22 Dec 1993
Beverly (Wehnke) Miles
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBeverly Margaret Wehnke was also known as Bev.
Married Name14 November 1953As of 14 November 1953,her married name was Miles.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1935Beverly Margaret Wehnke was born on 14 October 1935 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta.
Marriage14 November 1953Beverly Margaret Wehnke married Roger C. Miles on 14 November 1953 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death16 October 2017Beverly Margaret Wehnke died on 16 October 2017 at Wisconsin at age 82 Beverly M. "Bev" (Wehnke) Miles, 82, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Manor Care surrounded by her family on Monday, October 16, 2017, after a prolonged illness. Services will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017, at Calvary Baptist Church in Platteville with Pastor Dave Barna officiating. A private family burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00-3:45 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Platteville before the service with a luncheon following the service in the church basement. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly was born on October 14, 1935, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the daughter of LeRoy and Velma (VanNatta) Wehnke. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1953. Shortly after she married Roger C. Miles on November 14, 1953, at the United Methodist Church in Platteville. He preceded her in death on December 13, 2006. Beverly held a job from the age of 17; first at McCellan's Dime Store for three years, then at Virtue's Studios for 15 years, and finally at Farm and Fleet for 29 years before retiring. After retirement she worked part-time at Katie's Place, the Pointer Café, and babysat for her beloved great-nephews, Reise, Owen, and Eli Palzkill-Webb. She enjoyed dancing every Saturday night with her husband until his passing. She also enjoyed many hours of playing cards with friends and family. Some of her fondest memories were of family vacations and traveling. Holidays were always highlights in her life because of the time she could spend with her loved ones.

Words cannot express the sadness being felt by the loss of such a wonderful person and she will be truly missed.

Survivors include two sons, Michael C. Miles (fiancée Barb Brunton), Platteville, and Craig W. Miles (Suzy Moen), Dodgeville; a daughter, Michelle (Vernon) Faust, Cassville; two sisters, Delores (Warren) Nicholas, Belmont, and Carol (Raymond) Palzkill, Mineral Point; one brother, Mervin (Susan) Wehnke, Platteville; three sisters-in-law, Janice (Eugene) Digman, Platteville, Donna (Delbert) Pluemer, Platteville, and Vicki Miles, Platteville; one brother-in-law, Keith (Audrey) Miles, Cascade, IA; six granddaughters, Melissa (Clem Polhill) Miles, Platteville, Samantha (Joel) Kirkpatrick, Fairfield, CA, Tiana Faust, Cassville, Alyssa Miles, Dickeyville, Trisha Faust (fiancé Jamie Peacock), Garnavillo, IA, and Savannah Mabra, Aurora, MO; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Miles, Hunter and Taylor Hutchroft, and Andrew Kirkpatrick; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Velma Wehnke; her parents-in-law, Harold and Mary Miles; her husband, Roger Miles; two brothers-in-law, John Miles and Richard Goke; and two infant siblings.

Roger C. Miles

M, d. 13 December 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage14 November 1953Roger C. Miles married Beverly Margaret Wehnke, daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta, on 14 November 1953 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death13 December 2006Roger C. Miles died on 13 December 2006.