LaVerne Oscar Haas

M, b. 15 May 1940, d. 27 November 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 May 1940LaVerne Oscar Haas was born on 15 May 1940.
Death27 November 2007He died on 27 November 2007 at age 67 LaVerne O Haas obituary.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 29 Nov 2007 - LaVerne O Haas obituary

George Koresh

M, b. 1915, d. 1955
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge Koresh married Laura (?)
Birth1915George Koresh was born in 1915.
He was the son of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death1955George Koresh died in 1955.

Laura (?)

F, d. before 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Koresh.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLaura (?) married George Koresh, son of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Deathbefore 2013Laura (?) died before 2013.

Joe Koresh

M, b. 1914, d. 1990
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoe Koresh married Emma (?)
Birth1914Joe Koresh was born in 1914.
He was the son of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death1990Joe Koresh died in 1990.

Emma (?)

F, d. before 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Koresh.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmma (?) married Joe Koresh, son of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Deathbefore 2013Emma (?) died before 2013.

Robert Koresh

M, b. 1927, d. 2011
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRobert Koresh married Ruth (?)
Birth1927Robert Koresh was born in 1927.
He was the son of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death2011Robert Koresh died in 2011.

Ruth (?)

F, d. before 2013
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Koresh.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRuth (?) married Robert Koresh, son of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Deathbefore 2013Ruth (?) died before 2013.

Hattie Koresh

F, b. 1912, d. 1971
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Stevens.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHattie Koresh married Jack Stevens.
Birth1912Hattie Koresh was born in 1912.
She was the daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death1971Hattie Koresh died in 1971.

Jack Stevens

M, d. before 2013
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJack Stevens married Hattie Koresh, daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Deathbefore 2013Jack Stevens died before 2013.

Tillie Koresh

F, b. 1913, d. 2000
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Meyers.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageTillie Koresh married Lester Meyers.
Birth1913Tillie Koresh was born in 1913.
She was the daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death2000Tillie Koresh died in 2000.

Lester Meyers

M, d. before 2013
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLester Meyers married Tillie Koresh, daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Deathbefore 2013Lester Meyers died before 2013.

Rosie Koresh

F, b. 1918, d. 2004
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McFall.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRosie Koresh married Wayne McFall.
Birth1918Rosie Koresh was born in 1918.
She was the daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death2004Rosie Koresh died in 2004.

Wayne McFall

M, d. before 2013
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWayne McFall married Rosie Koresh, daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Deathbefore 2013Wayne McFall died before 2013.

Mildred Koresh

F, b. 1922, d. 2000
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Spiker.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMildred Koresh married Louie Spiker.
Birth1922Mildred Koresh was born in 1922.
She was the daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death2000Mildred Koresh died in 2000.

Louie Spiker

M, d. before 2013
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouie Spiker married Mildred Koresh, daughter of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Deathbefore 2013Louie Spiker died before 2013.

John Koresh

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Koresh married Sophia Pintz.

Children of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz

Sophia Pintz

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Koresh.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSophia Pintz married John Koresh.

Children of Sophia Pintz and John Koresh

John Koresh

M, b. 1924, d. 2013
Father*John Koresh
Mother*Sophia Pintz
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1924John Koresh was born in 1924.
He was the son of John Koresh and Sophia Pintz.
Death2013John Koresh died in 2013.

George Kress

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Kress was also known as Butch.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge Kress married Viola E. Bierman, daughter of Nicolaus Bierman and Anna Neis.

Child of George Kress and Viola E. Bierman

JoAnn Kress

F, b. 16 October 1941, d. 5 March 2012
Father*George Kress
Mother*Viola E. Bierman b. 18 May 1909, d. 8 May 1998
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameSeptember 1959As of September 1959,her married name was Russell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 October 1941JoAnn Kress was born on 16 October 1941.
She was the daughter of George Kress and Viola E. Bierman.
MarriageSeptember 1959JoAnn Kress married (?) Russell in September 1959.
Death5 March 2012JoAnn Kress died on 5 March 2012 at age 70 JoAnn "Annie" Russell, age 70, of Potosi, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012, at her home in Tennyson surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1941, in Lancaster, the daughter of George Butch and Viola (Bierman) Kress. JoAnn graduated from Potosi High School in 1959. In September of 1959, JoAnn was married. She raised four children and was employed as a waitress at the Dug Out. JoAnn was later employed at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in housekeeping for twenty-seven years, retiring in November 2009. She enjoyed playing cards, dice, listening to George Jones and the Sunday radio show, the Roadhouse, going to the casino with her best friend, Hattie, camping and traveling to Branson, MO, with her sisters. JoAnns greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her four children: Becky Harrison, Sun Prairie; Tammie (Joe) Vacha, Potosi; Craig Russell, Edgerton; Shelley (Phil) Spensley, Belmont; nine grandchildren: Tony, Sarah (Robert), and Abbey (Mike) Harrison; Eric (Katie) and Cody Vacha; Ryan and Cory Russell; Kyle (Angie) Spensley and Kayla (Matt) McGowan; two great-grandchildren: Zoey Russell and Lola Spensley; her brothers and sisters: Diana Sis Schaal, Potosi; John Kress, Dubuque, IA; Pete Kress, Lancaster; June (Kenny) Friederick, LaMotte, IA; Nelle Leibfried, Potosi; a sister-in-law: Suzanne Kress, Potosi; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by a brother, Eldon Kress; a sister-in-law, Sandy Kress; and a brother-in-law, Doug Schaal.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 9, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi Township. Family and friends called on Thursday, March 8, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Martin Funeral Home in Potosi is serving the family.

(?) Russell

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSeptember 1959(?) Russell married JoAnn Kress, daughter of George Kress and Viola E. Bierman, in September 1959.

Gerald F. Schildgen

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage21 November 1953Gerald F. Schildgen married Florence M. Kirschbaum, daughter of Gerhardt Kirschbaum and Dollie R. Cadwell, on 21 November 1953.

Joanne Reifsteck

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 September 1957As of 14 September 1957,her married name was Kirschbaum.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage14 September 1957Joanne Reifsteck married Raymond Kirschbaum, son of Gerhardt Kirschbaum and Dollie R. Cadwell, on 14 September 1957.

Virgil Vorwald

M

Donna (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kirschbaum.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDonna (?) married Walter C. Kirschbaum, son of Gerhardt Kirschbaum and Dollie R. Cadwell.

Leopold Seng

M, b. circa 1876
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeopold Seng married Mary Scanlan.
Birthcirca 1876Leopold Seng was born circa 1876 at Minnesota.

Children of Leopold Seng and Mary Scanlan

Mary Scanlan

F, b. circa 1883
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Seng.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Scanlan married Leopold Seng.
Birthcirca 1883Mary Scanlan was born circa 1883 at Wisconsin.

Children of Mary Scanlan and Leopold Seng

Ambrose Joseph Seng

M, b. 6 June 1913, d. 11 July 2002
Father*Leopold Seng b. c 1876
Mother*Mary Scanlan b. c 1883
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAmbrose Joseph Seng was also known as Joseph Ambrose.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 June 1913Ambrose Joseph Seng was born on 6 June 1913 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Leopold Seng and Mary Scanlan.
Death11 July 2002Ambrose Joseph Seng died on 11 July 2002 at age 89.

Walter Seng

M, b. 24 August 1914, d. 3 May 1967
Father*Leopold Seng b. c 1876
Mother*Mary Scanlan b. c 1883
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 August 1914Walter Seng was born on 24 August 1914.
He was the son of Leopold Seng and Mary Scanlan.
Death3 May 1967Walter Seng died on 3 May 1967 at age 52.

Oswald William Seng

M, b. 29 April 1917, d. 12 August 1989
Father*Leopold Seng b. c 1876
Mother*Mary Scanlan b. c 1883
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOswald William Seng was also known as William Oswald.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 April 1917Oswald William Seng was born on 29 April 1917.
He was the son of Leopold Seng and Mary Scanlan.
Death12 August 1989Oswald William Seng died on 12 August 1989 at age 72.

Leonard John Seng

M, b. 6 November 1915, d. 6 November 1999
Father*Leopold Seng b. c 1876
Mother*Mary Scanlan b. c 1883
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1915Leonard John Seng was born on 6 November 1915 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Leopold Seng and Mary Scanlan.
Death6 November 1999Leonard John Seng died on 6 November 1999 at age 84.

Henry John Simon

M, b. 23 March 1891, d. 27 October 1968
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHenry John Simon married Gertrude Stelpflug, daughter of Joseph Peter Stelpflug and Katherina Reuter.
Birth23 March 1891Henry John Simon was born on 23 March 1891 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death27 October 1968He died on 27 October 1968 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 77.

Child of Henry John Simon and Gertrude Stelpflug

Amelia Christine Snyder

F, b. 19 May 2017, d. 19 May 2017
Life EventDateDescription
Death19 May 2017Amelia Christine Snyder died on 19 May 2017 Amelia Christine Snyder, daughter of Andrew and Ashly Snyder was born to heaven on her day of birth, Friday, May 19, 2017, weighing 4 lb. 10.1 oz. Amelia was born at Upland Hills Health Hospital, Dodgeville, WI. She is survived by her loving parents Andrew and Ashly Snyder of Fennimore, WI; maternal grandparents, Michael & Christine Engelhardt; paternal grandparents, Johnie and Trina Snyder; maternal great grandparents, Melvin and Wendy Carlson; Jack and Rebecca Engelhardt; paternal great grandparents, Don and Bernadette (Abing) Williams; Darrell and Eleanor Snyder; many loving aunts and uncles and four cousins.

Amelia was preceded in death by Leo Abing (Great grandfather) and Connie Silvers (Great Aunt).

An intimate service was held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, Lancaster, for immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent directly to the family at 6359 Graham Rd., Fennimore, WI 53809. Ashly and Andrew, along with your support, will be donating to the many organizations that have assisted them during this journey.
Birth19 May 2017She was born on 19 May 2017.

Donald E. Williams

M, b. 8 December 1933, d. 17 May 2020
Donald E Williams
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 December 1933Donald E. Williams was born on 8 December 1933.
Death17 May 2020He died on 17 May 2020 at age 86 Donald E. Williams, age 86 of Lancaster, WI, died on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at home in Lancaster of natural causes, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1933, in DeSoto, WI, the son of John and Edna (Wolfe) Williams. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1952. On February 2, 1960, Don was united in marriage to Virginia A. Wiest at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Together the couple farmed in the Cassville and Fennimore areas. In 1972, they moved to South Lancaster Township, where they farmed for many years. In 1990, they moved to Lancaster. Virginia passed on February 19, 2009. On April 13, 2012, Don and Bernadette (Loeffelholz - Abing) were united in marriage at St. Clement Catholic Church. He enjoyed reading, driving the rural roads of Grant County, and visiting with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Bernadette of Lancaster; three children: Laura Williams of Madison, Mike (Sarah) Williams of Stitzer, and Tina (Mark) Lorenz of Janesville; four grandchildren: Wesley and Jordan Williams, Mitchell and Ellie Lorenz; sisters-in-law Delores (Kenneth) Williams of Cassville, Rosemary (Moris) Wiest of Lancaster formerly of Cassville, and Marcia Wiest of Cassville; brothers-in-laws: Dennis (Peggy) Wiest, and Gary (Julie Dean) Wiest, all of Cassville. He is also survived by the Abing family: Denis Abing of Lancaster, Gerard (Roxzanne) Abing of Platteville, Julie (Terry) Meyer of Lancaster, Mark Abing of Spain, Trina (Johnie) Snyder of Lancaster, Stuart (Liz) Abing of Lancaster, Todd Abing of Richland Center, Vera (Robert Lackore) Abing of Madison; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grand-children, and other relatives; and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; his brothers: Carson (Helen) Williams, Kenneth Williams, LeRoy (Leola) Williams; and a sister, Delilah “Sis” Williams; his in-laws: Julius (Lois) Wiest, Morris Wiest, Geraldine (Merlin) Bartels, Bernilda (Paul) Britt, and Marena (Jack) Buschbom; and nephews: Jack Williams and Curt Wiest.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Vernon officiating. Burial will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be made in Donald’s memory to the St. Clement Catholic School or Grant County Hospice. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.

Lorraine M. Pettit

F, b. 2 July 1932, d. 22 October 2016
Lorraine Pettit 1950 senior portrait Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Grant, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 April 1953As of 5 April 1953,her married name was VanNatta.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 July 1932Lorraine M. Pettit was born on 2 July 1932.
Death22 October 2016She died on 22 October 2016 at age 84 Lorraine M. VanNatta of Potosi, age 84, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Orchard Manor in Lancaster, Wisconsin on October 22nd, 2016. She is survived by her husband Robert E. VanNatta, Potosi, her sister June Ruchti of Stockdale, Texas, four children, Eugene VanNatta of Lancaster, Luann Cauthorn (Jonathan Cauthorn) of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, Susan McClure (James McClure) of Farmer City, Illinois, and Alan VanNatta of Potosi. She has seven grandchildren, Nathan Clancy (Kathleen), Joshua Clancy, Daniel Clancy, Christopher Cauthorn, Jeremiah Cauthorn (Kelly), Nicole Fuhrmeister (Todd) and Carrie Cauthorn. She also has five great grandchildren, Eleanor and Abigail Clancy, Henry and Wyatt Cauthorn (twins) and Nathaniel Fuhrmeister, along with two more great grandchildren soon on the way. She was preceded in death by her brother Merle Pettit and her parents, Fred and Carrie Pettit, all of Lancaster.

She was born on July 2, 1932 in the Lancaster area. She grew up attending a number different country schools and graduated from the Lancaster High School in 1950. After graduation she worked at the Burgess Battery factory in Platteville. In September of 1951 she met Robert VanNatta and they were later married on April 5th, 1953. They first lived in the Potosi area on the family farm and started their family before moving to Lancaster. In 1961 they moved back to the family farm near Potosi to live and farm as their family grew. Lorraine loved flower gardening and her pets, especially her Black Lab Buddy whom she found comfort in these past few years. She enjoyed raising ducks, geese, chickens and even some sheep over the years. She loved the Lord and attended the First Baptist Church in Lancaster from childhood and later became a member there. She served the Lord humbly, helping out wherever needed. She spent time reading her Bible each night and raising her children to know and love the Lord. Lorraine and Robert were married 63 years. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends, but her memory will be held close to our hearts.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Community Church, 9175 Old Potosi Rd, Lancaster, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 29th. Visitation was at the church from 9 am to 11 am followed by a short memorial service and then a meal. Interment will be at Boice Prairie Cemetery with the family at a later date.
DateLocationDescription
1950Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Grant, WisconsinLorraine M. Pettit graduated in 1950 at Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.

Irene Margaret Jeidy

F, b. 5 April 1913, d. 5 November 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was VanNatta.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIrene Margaret Jeidy married Earl C. VanNatta, son of Vivian Ellsworth VanNatta and Anna Katherine Gierens.
Birth5 April 1913Irene Margaret Jeidy was born on 5 April 1913.
Death5 November 1997She died on 5 November 1997 at age 84.

Child of Irene Margaret Jeidy and Earl C. VanNatta

Roger E. VanNatta

M, b. 27 August 1933, d. 18 May 2014
Father*Earl C. VanNatta b. c 1912
Mother*Irene Margaret Jeidy b. 5 Apr 1913, d. 5 Nov 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1933Roger E. VanNatta was born on 27 August 1933.
He was the son of Earl C. VanNatta and Irene Margaret Jeidy.
Death18 May 2014Roger E. VanNatta died on 18 May 2014 at age 80 Roger E. VanNatta, age 80, of Stitzer, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. He was born on August 27, 1933, in Lancaster, the son of Earl and Irene (Jeidy) VanNatta. Roger graduated from Lancaster High School in 1951. He served his country in Korea as a medic from December 11, 1956, until his honorable discharge on October 31, 1958. Roger was a self-employed dairy farmer in rural Lancaster until he retired in 1997 to rural Stitzer. On April 23, 1988, Roger was united in marriage to Lillian Freese. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. Roger was an avid fisherman and hunter, loved his beagles, woodworking, planting sweet corn, singing, bird watching, playing Euchre and visiting with his family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife, Lillian; two sisters: Karen (Steven) Keune; Ruth Wepking; one brother, Bruce VanNatta; five step-children: Daniel Freese; Debra (Todd Werner) Jakel; Doris (Gary) Kruse; Donna (David) Miller; David (fianc Lisa) Freese; twelve grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Stan Wepking.

Memorial services with military honors were held on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Family and friends called on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster is assisting the family.