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Helene A. Friis

F, b. 4 January 1936, d. 22 January 2003

Father*

Paul Andrew Friis b. 18 May 1890, d. 5 Mar 1966

Mother*

Marguerite Altand b. 30 Sep 1900

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Helene A. Friis was also known as Helen.
Married Name	before 1975	As of before 1975,her married name was Severson.
Married Name	15 June 1975	As of 15 June 1975,her married name was Schwanke.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Helene A. Friis was also known as Helen.

Married Name

before 1975

As of before 1975,her married name was Severson.

Married Name

15 June 1975

As of 15 June 1975,her married name was Schwanke.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 January 1936	Helene A. Friis was born on 4 January 1936 at Dane, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.
Death	22 January 2003	Helene A. Friis died on 22 January 2003 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 67 Helene A. Schwanke, age 67, of Monona, died on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 4, 1936, in Stoughton, the daughter of Paul and Marguerite (Altand) Friis. Helene married David Schwanke, her beloved husband of 27 years. She was self-employed for many years in the home cleaning business. She will always he remembered for her love of birds and her beautiful gardens. Helene is survived by her husband, David; her children, Darrell (fiance, Barb), Dorothy (Twoie) Gallagher, Doug Severson, Diane (John) Hanson, and Daniel (Lynn) Severson; and special grandchildren, Tiffanie, Richard, Jon, Tim, Ryan, Justin, Lindsay, Melissa, and Emily. Helene was anticipating the arrival of her newest granddaughter, Lily Helene. She is further survived by great-grandchildren, Amber and Aaron; and many other relatives, including the Schwanke family, friends, and special "cousins." She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debra Olsen; and two brothers, Paul and Marcel Friis. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003. The Rev. Arden Laper will preside. Burial will be in McFarland Cemetery.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 January 1936

Helene A. Friis was born on 4 January 1936 at Dane, Wisconsin.

Death

22 January 2003

Helene A. Friis died on 22 January 2003 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 67 Helene A. Schwanke, age 67, of Monona, died on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 4, 1936, in Stoughton, the daughter of Paul and Marguerite (Altand) Friis. Helene married David Schwanke, her beloved husband of 27 years. She was self-employed for many years in the home cleaning business. She will always he remembered for her love of birds and her beautiful gardens. Helene is survived by her husband, David; her children, Darrell (fiance, Barb), Dorothy (Twoie) Gallagher, Doug Severson, Diane (John) Hanson, and Daniel (Lynn) Severson; and special grandchildren, Tiffanie, Richard, Jon, Tim, Ryan, Justin, Lindsay, Melissa, and Emily. Helene was anticipating the arrival of her newest granddaughter, Lily Helene. She is further survived by great-grandchildren, Amber and Aaron; and many other relatives, including the Schwanke family, friends, and special "cousins." She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debra Olsen; and two brothers, Paul and Marcel Friis. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003. The Rev. Arden Laper will preside. Burial will be in McFarland Cemetery.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 April 1940	Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin	Helene A. Friis was listed as a daughter in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1940

Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin

Helene A. Friis was listed as a daughter in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Helene A. Friis

Debra Schwanke d. b 2003

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4468; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 13-6.

Paul Andrew Friis

M, b. 18 May 1890, d. 5 March 1966

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 May 1890	Paul Andrew Friis was born on 18 May 1890 at Veile, Denmark, also reported as Germany.
Marriage	circa 1919	He married Marguerite Altand circa 1919.
Death	5 March 1966	Paul Andrew Friis died on 5 March 1966 at Wisconsin at age 75.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 May 1890

Paul Andrew Friis was born on 18 May 1890 at Veile, Denmark, also reported as Germany.

Marriage

circa 1919

He married Marguerite Altand circa 1919.

Death

5 March 1966

Paul Andrew Friis died on 5 March 1966 at Wisconsin at age 75.

Census Date	Location	Description
27 January 1920	Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin	Paul Andrew Friis was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin.¹
18 April 1940	Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

27 January 1920

Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin

Paul Andrew Friis was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

18 April 1940

Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Paul Andrew Friis immigrated in 1912.
In 1942 traveling salesman for Harrison Oil Company.

Children of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand

Marcel Friis+ b. 4 Feb 1920, d. 21 Apr 1988
Paul Donald Friis b. 17 May 1921, d. 4 Apr 1995
Helene A. Friis+ b. 4 Jan 1936, d. 22 Jan 2003

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1981; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 864.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4468; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 13-6.

Marguerite Altand

F, b. 30 September 1900

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Marguerite Altand was also known as Marguerita.
Name Variation		Marguerite Altand was also known as Margaret.
Married Name	circa 1919	As of circa 1919,her married name was Friis.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Marguerite Altand was also known as Marguerita.

Name Variation

Marguerite Altand was also known as Margaret.

Married Name

circa 1919

As of circa 1919,her married name was Friis.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 September 1900	Marguerite Altand was born on 30 September 1900 at France.
Marriage	circa 1919	She married Paul Andrew Friis circa 1919.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 September 1900

Marguerite Altand was born on 30 September 1900 at France.

Marriage

circa 1919

She married Paul Andrew Friis circa 1919.

Census Date	Location	Description
27 January 1920	Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin	Marguerite Altand was listed as wife in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1920 Census at Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin.¹
18 April 1940	Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin	Marguerite Altand was listed as wife in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

27 January 1920

Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin

Marguerite Altand was listed as wife in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1920 Census at Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

18 April 1940

Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin

Marguerite Altand was listed as wife in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Marguerite Altand immigrated on 8 June 1919 to Newport News, Virginia.
She was naturalized on 15 September 1924 at Circuit Court, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Children of Marguerite Altand and Paul Andrew Friis

Marcel Friis+ b. 4 Feb 1920, d. 21 Apr 1988
Paul Donald Friis b. 17 May 1921, d. 4 Apr 1995
Helene A. Friis+ b. 4 Jan 1936, d. 22 Jan 2003

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Madison Ward 7, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1981; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 864.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4468; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 13-6.

Paul Donald Friis

M, b. 17 May 1921, d. 4 April 1995

Father*

Paul Andrew Friis b. 18 May 1890, d. 5 Mar 1966

Mother*

Marguerite Altand b. 30 Sep 1900

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 May 1921	Paul Donald Friis was born on 17 May 1921 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.
Marriage	8 March 1995	Paul Donald Friis married Ruby May Haak on 8 March 1995 at Dane, Wisconsin.
Death	4 April 1995	Paul Donald Friis died on 4 April 1995 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 May 1921

Paul Donald Friis was born on 17 May 1921 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.

Marriage

8 March 1995

Paul Donald Friis married Ruby May Haak on 8 March 1995 at Dane, Wisconsin.

Death

4 April 1995

Paul Donald Friis died on 4 April 1995 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 73.

Census Date	Location	Description
18 April 1940	Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin	Paul Donald Friis was listed as a son in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

18 April 1940

Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin

Paul Donald Friis was listed as a son in Paul Andrew Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

On 15 October 1942 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, Wisconsin, Name: Paul D Friis
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Wisconsin
State of Residence: Wisconsin
County or City: Dane

Enlistment Date: 15 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: Wisconsin
Enlistment City: Milwaukee
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 1 year of college
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled garage laborers and car washers and greasers
Marital Status: Married
Height: 61
Weight: 100.

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4468; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 13-6.

Marcel Friis

M, b. 4 February 1920, d. 21 April 1988

Father*

Paul Andrew Friis b. 18 May 1890, d. 5 Mar 1966

Mother*

Marguerite Altand b. 30 Sep 1900

Life Event	Date	Description
Divorce		Marcel Friis and Irene M. (?) were divorced.
Marriage		Marcel Friis married Irene M. (?).
Birth	4 February 1920	Marcel Friis was born on 4 February 1920 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.
Death	21 April 1988	Marcel Friis died on 21 April 1988 at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Divorce

Marcel Friis and Irene M. (?) were divorced.

Marriage

Marcel Friis married Irene M. (?).

Birth

4 February 1920

Marcel Friis was born on 4 February 1920 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.

Death

21 April 1988

Marcel Friis died on 21 April 1988 at age 68.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 April 1940	Madison, Dane, Wisconsin	Marcel Friis was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1940

Madison, Dane, Wisconsin

Marcel Friis was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Marcel Friis and Irene M. (?)

James Paul Friis+ b. 26 Feb 1938, d. 4 Nov 1994

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4469; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13-54.

Debra Schwanke

F, d. before 2003

Mother*

Helene A. Friis b. 4 Jan 1936, d. 22 Jan 2003

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Olsen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Olsen.

Life Event	Date	Description
		Debra Schwanke was the daughter of Helene A. Friis.
Death	before 2003	Debra Schwanke died before 2003.

Life Event

Date

Description

Debra Schwanke was the daughter of Helene A. Friis.

Death

before 2003

Debra Schwanke died before 2003.

Jackie Lee Dobson

M, b. 27 December 1932, d. 19 September 1999

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 December 1932	Jackie Lee Dobson was born on 27 December 1932.
Death	19 September 1999	He died on 19 September 1999 at age 66.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 December 1932

Jackie Lee Dobson was born on 27 December 1932.

Death

19 September 1999

He died on 19 September 1999 at age 66.

Jackie Lee Dobson obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.

Dewitt Clinton Emery

M, b. 13 December 1882, d. 10 December 1958

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 December 1882	Dewitt Clinton Emery was born on 13 December 1882 at Iowa, Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1923	He married Laurelda Marcella (?) circa 1923.
Death	10 December 1958	Dewitt Clinton Emery died on 10 December 1958 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 75.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 December 1882

Dewitt Clinton Emery was born on 13 December 1882 at Iowa, Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1923

He married Laurelda Marcella (?) circa 1923.

Death

10 December 1958

Dewitt Clinton Emery died on 10 December 1958 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 75.

Children of Dewitt Clinton Emery and Laurelda Marcella (?)

La Verne Emery b. c 1924
Marcella Laurelda Emery b. 26 Dec 1925, d. 7 Dec 2002
Catherine Lorraine Emery+ b. 27 May 1928, d. 8 Apr 2010

Laurelda Marcella (?)

F, b. 4 January 1901, d. 10 September 1984

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa 1923	As of circa 1923,her married name was Emery.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1923

As of circa 1923,her married name was Emery.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 January 1901	Laurelda Marcella (?) was born on 4 January 1901 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1923	She married Dewitt Clinton Emery circa 1923.
Death	10 September 1984	Laurelda Marcella (?) died on 10 September 1984 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 January 1901

Laurelda Marcella (?) was born on 4 January 1901 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1923

She married Dewitt Clinton Emery circa 1923.

Death

10 September 1984

Laurelda Marcella (?) died on 10 September 1984 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83.

Children of Laurelda Marcella (?) and Dewitt Clinton Emery

La Verne Emery b. c 1924
Marcella Laurelda Emery b. 26 Dec 1925, d. 7 Dec 2002
Catherine Lorraine Emery+ b. 27 May 1928, d. 8 Apr 2010

Marcella Laurelda Emery

F, b. 26 December 1925, d. 7 December 2002

Father*

Dewitt Clinton Emery b. 13 Dec 1882, d. 10 Dec 1958

Mother*

Laurelda Marcella (?) b. 4 Jan 1901, d. 10 Sep 1984

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Page.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Page.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 December 1925	Marcella Laurelda Emery was born on 26 December 1925 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Dewitt Clinton Emery and Laurelda Marcella (?).
Death	7 December 2002	Marcella Laurelda Emery died on 7 December 2002 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 76.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 December 1925

Marcella Laurelda Emery was born on 26 December 1925 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Dewitt Clinton Emery and Laurelda Marcella (?).

Death

7 December 2002

Marcella Laurelda Emery died on 7 December 2002 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 76.

La Verne Emery

M, b. circa 1924

Father*

Dewitt Clinton Emery b. 13 Dec 1882, d. 10 Dec 1958

Mother*

Laurelda Marcella (?) b. 4 Jan 1901, d. 10 Sep 1984

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1924	La Verne Emery was born circa 1924 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Dewitt Clinton Emery and Laurelda Marcella (?).

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1924

La Verne Emery was born circa 1924 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Dewitt Clinton Emery and Laurelda Marcella (?).

William Wilkinson

M, b. September 1874, d. 22 November 1951

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	September 1874	William Wilkinson was born in September 1874 at England.
Marriage	1 August 1895	He married Fanny Maria Jeffcott on 1 August 1895.
Death	22 November 1951	William Wilkinson died on 22 November 1951 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 77.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

September 1874

William Wilkinson was born in September 1874 at England.

Marriage

1 August 1895

He married Fanny Maria Jeffcott on 1 August 1895.

Death

22 November 1951

William Wilkinson died on 22 November 1951 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 77.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1900	Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois	William Wilkinson was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹
10 May 1910	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²
29 January 1920	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois

William Wilkinson was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹

10 May 1910

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²

29 January 1920

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.³

William Wilkinson immigrated in 1895.
He witnessed the naturalization of Charles Schwanke on 20 January 1919 at Circuit Court, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Children of William Wilkinson and Fanny Maria Jeffcott

Fanny M. Wilkinson+ b. 24 Jul 1896, d. 8 May 1972
Ruth Wilkinson b. Feb 1898, d. 17 Dec 1981
William Thomas Wilkinson b. 17 Aug 1899, d. 18 Jun 1968
Herbert Wilkinson b. 1 Jun 1902, d. Feb 1985

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_271; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 639.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0076; Image: 489; FHL Number: 1375721.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1982; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 155.

Fanny Maria Jeffcott

F, b. June 1864, d. 17 October 1942

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1 August 1895	As of 1 August 1895,her married name was Wilkinson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1 August 1895

As of 1 August 1895,her married name was Wilkinson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	June 1864	Fanny Maria Jeffcott was born in June 1864 at England.
Marriage	1 August 1895	She married William Wilkinson on 1 August 1895.
Death	17 October 1942	Fanny Maria Jeffcott died on 17 October 1942 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 78.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

June 1864

Fanny Maria Jeffcott was born in June 1864 at England.

Marriage

1 August 1895

She married William Wilkinson on 1 August 1895.

Death

17 October 1942

Fanny Maria Jeffcott died on 17 October 1942 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 78.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1900	Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois	Fanny Maria Jeffcott was listed as wife in William Wilkinson's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹
10 May 1910	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	Fanny Maria Jeffcott was listed as wife in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²
29 January 1920	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	Fanny Maria Jeffcott was listed as wife in William Wilkinson's household on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois

Fanny Maria Jeffcott was listed as wife in William Wilkinson's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹

10 May 1910

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

Fanny Maria Jeffcott was listed as wife in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²

29 January 1920

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

Fanny Maria Jeffcott was listed as wife in William Wilkinson's household on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Fanny Maria Jeffcott immigrated in 1895.
She had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children.
She had 4 with 4 living in 1910 children.

Children of Fanny Maria Jeffcott and William Wilkinson

Fanny M. Wilkinson+ b. 24 Jul 1896, d. 8 May 1972
Ruth Wilkinson b. Feb 1898, d. 17 Dec 1981
William Thomas Wilkinson b. 17 Aug 1899, d. 18 Jun 1968
Herbert Wilkinson b. 1 Jun 1902, d. Feb 1985

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_271; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 639.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0076; Image: 489; FHL Number: 1375721.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1982; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 155.

Ruth Wilkinson

F, b. February 1898, d. 17 December 1981

Father*

William Wilkinson b. Sep 1874, d. 22 Nov 1951

Mother*

Fanny Maria Jeffcott b. Jun 1864, d. 17 Oct 1942

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	24 September 1955	As of 24 September 1955,her married name was Larson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 September 1955

As of 24 September 1955,her married name was Larson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	February 1898	Ruth Wilkinson was born in February 1898 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
		She was the daughter of William Wilkinson and Fanny Maria Jeffcott.
Marriage	24 September 1955	Ruth Wilkinson married Osker Larson on 24 September 1955.
Death	17 December 1981	Ruth Wilkinson died on 17 December 1981 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83 Ruth (Wilkinson) Larson obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 18, 1981 - Ruth (Wilkinson) Larson obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

February 1898

Ruth Wilkinson was born in February 1898 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

She was the daughter of William Wilkinson and Fanny Maria Jeffcott.

Marriage

24 September 1955

Ruth Wilkinson married Osker Larson on 24 September 1955.

Death

17 December 1981

Ruth Wilkinson died on 17 December 1981 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 83 Ruth (Wilkinson) Larson obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 18, 1981 - Ruth (Wilkinson) Larson obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1900	Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois	Ruth Wilkinson was listed as a daughter in William Wilkinson's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹
10 May 1910	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	Ruth Wilkinson was listed as a daughter in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²
29 January 1920	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	Ruth Wilkinson was listed as a daughter in William Wilkinson's household on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois

Ruth Wilkinson was listed as a daughter in William Wilkinson's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹

10 May 1910

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

Ruth Wilkinson was listed as a daughter in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²

29 January 1920

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

Ruth Wilkinson was listed as a daughter in William Wilkinson's household on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.³

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_271; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 639.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0076; Image: 489; FHL Number: 1375721.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1982; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 155.

William Thomas Wilkinson

M, b. 17 August 1899, d. 18 June 1968

Father*

William Wilkinson b. Sep 1874, d. 22 Nov 1951

Mother*

Fanny Maria Jeffcott b. Jun 1864, d. 17 Oct 1942

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	17 August 1899	William Thomas Wilkinson was born on 17 August 1899 at Illinois.
		He was the son of William Wilkinson and Fanny Maria Jeffcott.
Death	18 June 1968	William Thomas Wilkinson died on 18 June 1968 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 68.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 August 1899

William Thomas Wilkinson was born on 17 August 1899 at Illinois.

He was the son of William Wilkinson and Fanny Maria Jeffcott.

Death

18 June 1968

William Thomas Wilkinson died on 18 June 1968 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 68.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 June 1900	Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois	William Thomas Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹
10 May 1910	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	William Thomas Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 June 1900

Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois

William Thomas Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois.¹

10 May 1910

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

William Thomas Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 21, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_271; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 639.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0076; Image: 489; FHL Number: 1375721.

Herbert Wilkinson

M, b. 1 June 1902, d. February 1985

Father*

William Wilkinson b. Sep 1874, d. 22 Nov 1951

Mother*

Fanny Maria Jeffcott b. Jun 1864, d. 17 Oct 1942

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1 June 1902	Herbert Wilkinson was born on 1 June 1902 at Dane, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of William Wilkinson and Fanny Maria Jeffcott.
Death	February 1985	Herbert Wilkinson died in February 1985 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 June 1902

Herbert Wilkinson was born on 1 June 1902 at Dane, Wisconsin.

He was the son of William Wilkinson and Fanny Maria Jeffcott.

Death

February 1985

Herbert Wilkinson died in February 1985 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.

Census Date	Location	Description
10 May 1910	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	Herbert Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.¹
29 January 1920	Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin	Herbert Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

10 May 1910

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

Herbert Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1910 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

29 January 1920

Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin

Herbert Wilkinson was listed as a son in William Wilkinson's household on the 1920 Census at Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0076; Image: 489; FHL Number: 1375721.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Mazomanie, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1982; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 155.

Maurice H. Slaney

M, b. 22 July 1923, d. 2 August 2013

Father*

William Slaney

Mother*

Myrtle (?)

Maurice H. Slaney

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 July 1923	Maurice H. Slaney was born on 22 July 1923.
		He was the son of William Slaney and Myrtle (?).
Death	2 August 2013	Maurice H. Slaney died on 2 August 2013 at age 90 Maurice H. Slaney, age 90, of Reedsburg, passed on to his Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2013. He was born on July 22, 1923 in Richland County, the son of William and Myrtle Slaney. He was united in marriage to Lorna Klitzke on June 1, 1954. Maurice was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He had farmed for most of his life. He was well known for selling produce in downtown Reedsburg. Maurice and Lorna enjoyed twenty-five winters in Mesa, Arizona making many wonderful friends. They also enjoyed traveling especially to Hawaii and a fifty-two day trip to Canada and Alaska. Survivors include his wife, Lorna; two sons: Gary (Karen) Slaney, of Oregon, WI and Tim (Carla) Slaney, of Tyrone, Georgia; three grandchildren: Carli, Brad and Zach. His sisters: Irma Sarahan, Agnes, Backes, Myrtle Faultersack, Monica Ballweg and Joyce Williams; one brother: Bill Slaney; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Lyle, George and Marcella Slaney. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 5, 2013 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Private family burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Hardship Fund or the Sauk County Health Care Center would be appreciated. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Sauk County Health Care Center for their exceptional care. Our appreciation is also extended to Pastors Crolius and Klingbeil for their many prayers and visits. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 July 1923

Maurice H. Slaney was born on 22 July 1923.

He was the son of William Slaney and Myrtle (?).

Death

2 August 2013

Maurice H. Slaney died on 2 August 2013 at age 90 Maurice H. Slaney, age 90, of Reedsburg, passed on to his Heavenly Home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2013. He was born on July 22, 1923 in Richland County, the son of William and Myrtle Slaney. He was united in marriage to Lorna Klitzke on June 1, 1954. Maurice was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He had farmed for most of his life. He was well known for selling produce in downtown Reedsburg. Maurice and Lorna enjoyed twenty-five winters in Mesa, Arizona making many wonderful friends. They also enjoyed traveling especially to Hawaii and a fifty-two day trip to Canada and Alaska. Survivors include his wife, Lorna; two sons: Gary (Karen) Slaney, of Oregon, WI and Tim (Carla) Slaney, of Tyrone, Georgia; three grandchildren: Carli, Brad and Zach. His sisters: Irma Sarahan, Agnes, Backes, Myrtle Faultersack, Monica Ballweg and Joyce Williams; one brother: Bill Slaney; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Lyle, George and Marcella Slaney. Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 5, 2013 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Private family burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's Hardship Fund or the Sauk County Health Care Center would be appreciated. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Sauk County Health Care Center for their exceptional care. Our appreciation is also extended to Pastors Crolius and Klingbeil for their many prayers and visits. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Ray Newbury

M, b. circa 1936

Ray Newbury 1955 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1936	Ray Newbury was born circa 1936.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1936

Ray Newbury was born circa 1936.

Ray Newbury graduated in 1955 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Joe Lechner

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage		Joe Lechner married Leona E. Paulus, daughter of George J. Paulus and Anna T. Alt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Joe Lechner married Leona E. Paulus, daughter of George J. Paulus and Anna T. Alt.

Irene M. (?)

F, b. circa 1920

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Friis.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Friis.

Life Event	Date	Description
Divorce		Irene M. (?) and Marcel Friis were divorced.
Marriage		Irene M. (?) married Marcel Friis, son of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.
Birth	circa 1920	Irene M. (?) was born circa 1920 at Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Divorce

Irene M. (?) and Marcel Friis were divorced.

Marriage

Irene M. (?) married Marcel Friis, son of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.

Birth

circa 1920

Irene M. (?) was born circa 1920 at Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
5 April 1940	Madison, Dane, Wisconsin	Irene M. (?) was listed as wife in Marcel Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1940

Madison, Dane, Wisconsin

Irene M. (?) was listed as wife in Marcel Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

Child of Irene M. (?) and Marcel Friis

James Paul Friis+ b. 26 Feb 1938, d. 4 Nov 1994

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4469; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13-54.

Karen Rose Neely

F, b. 12 November 1939, d. 8 April 2011

Father*

Lawrence Neely b. c 1908

Mother*

Evelyn Ritchie b. c 1911

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

31 October 1959

As of 31 October 1959,her married name was Friis.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 November 1939

Karen Rose Neely was born on 12 November 1939 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Lawrence Neely and Evelyn Ritchie.

Death

8 April 2011

Karen Rose Neely died on 8 April 2011 at age 71 Karen Rose Friis, age 71, died peacefully at her home Friday, April 8, 2011, with her family at her side after a short battle with cancer. Karen was born in New London on November 12, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Ritchie) Neely. She spent her childhood years being raised in Bear Creek. Karen married John Friis, her best friend and lover of 52 years on October 31, 1959. They spent 1 Â½ years in Germany while in the Army. They then made their home and raised their family in Appleton for 23 years before moving to Sherwood. Karen worked for 25 years at St. Elizabeth Hospital, and 20 years at Valley Family Practice. Karen and John's visit to the Holy Land in 2007 was the highlight of their travels - dreams do come true. Her gift, given by God, was herself, she was always the first to sit with anyone who was sick or in the hospital, bring them dinner, or just be their friend. She always showed people real love. Her biggest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is now in the arms of her beloved and precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be missed by her loving husband John "Mike," Sherwood; 2 daughters: Lisa M. (Mike) Nass, Appleton and Julie A. (Dan) Braun, Fremont; son Brad J. (Diana) Friis, Appleton; 6 grandchildren: Christian (Sarah) Nass, Temple, TX., Aaron Nass, Appleton, Andrew (Ashlee) Nass, Appleton, Tyler Friis, Appleton, Nicole Friis, Appleton, and Brodie Braun, Fremont; 2 great grandchildren: Angelia Nass and Elijah Timothy Nass; a sister, Eileen (Jim) Gossens, Clintonville; a brother, Jerry (Dona) Neely, Clintonville. She is further survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Memorial Service for Karen will be held at 11 am Saturday, April 16, at Christ The Rock Church, W 6254 Hwy 10-114, Menasha, with Rev. Bill Lenz officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 9 am until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary Cemetery, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.

Lawrence Neely

M, b. circa 1908

Father*

Daniel Neely b. c 1869, d. a 1940

Mother*

Louisa (?) b. c 1872, d. a 1940

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Lawrence Neely married Evelyn Ritchie.

Birth

circa 1908

Lawrence Neely was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Daniel Neely and Louisa (?).

Child of Lawrence Neely and Evelyn Ritchie

Karen Rose Neely+ b. 12 Nov 1939, d. 8 Apr 2011

James Paul Friis

M, b. 26 February 1938, d. 4 November 1994

Father*

Marcel Friis b. 4 Feb 1920, d. 21 Apr 1988

Mother*

Irene M. (?) b. c 1920

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 February 1938

James Paul Friis was born on 26 February 1938 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Marcel Friis and Irene M. (?).

Death

4 November 1994

James Paul Friis died on 4 November 1994 at age 56.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 April 1940

Madison, Dane, Wisconsin

James Paul Friis was listed as a son in Marcel Friis's household on the 1940 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.¹

James Paul Friis obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Chapmansboro, Cheatham, Tennessee.

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4469; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 13-54.

Joseph Siberz

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Joseph Siberz married Josephine Genteman.

Children of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman

Mary Jane Siberz+ b. 25 May 1918, d. 5 Sep 2010
Alice J. Siberz b. 4 May 1920, d. 21 Jul 2007
James C. Siberz b. 11 Oct 1924, d. 10 Apr 2006
Raymond A. Siberz b. 10 Mar 1928

Josephine Genteman

F, b. 12 February 1886, d. October 1973

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Siberz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Josephine Genteman married Joseph Siberz.

Birth

12 February 1886

Josephine Genteman was born on 12 February 1886.

Death

October 1973

She died in October 1973 at age 87.

Children of Josephine Genteman and Joseph Siberz

Mary Jane Siberz+ b. 25 May 1918, d. 5 Sep 2010
Alice J. Siberz b. 4 May 1920, d. 21 Jul 2007
James C. Siberz b. 11 Oct 1924, d. 10 Apr 2006
Raymond A. Siberz b. 10 Mar 1928

Alice J. Siberz

F, b. 4 May 1920, d. 21 July 2007

Father*

Joseph Siberz

Mother*

Josephine Genteman b. 12 Feb 1886, d. Oct 1973

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 May 1920

Alice J. Siberz was born on 4 May 1920.

She was the daughter of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman.

Death

21 July 2007

Alice J. Siberz died on 21 July 2007 at age 87.

James C. Siberz

M, b. 11 October 1924, d. 10 April 2006

Father*

Joseph Siberz

Mother*

Josephine Genteman b. 12 Feb 1886, d. Oct 1973

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 October 1924

James C. Siberz was born on 11 October 1924.

He was the son of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman.

Death

10 April 2006

James C. Siberz died on 10 April 2006 at age 81.

Mary Jane Siberz

F, b. 25 May 1918, d. 5 September 2010

Father*

Joseph Siberz

Mother*

Josephine Genteman b. 12 Feb 1886, d. Oct 1973

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

23 June 1956

As of 23 June 1956,her married name was McCoy.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 May 1918

Mary Jane Siberz was born on 25 May 1918.

She was the daughter of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman.

Marriage

23 June 1956

Mary Jane Siberz married Edward McCoy on 23 June 1956.

Death

5 September 2010

Mary Jane Siberz died on 5 September 2010 at age 92 Mary Jane McCoy, age 92, of Larimore, N.D. passed away on Sunday, September 5 at the Good Samaritan Center in Larimore. Mary Jane was born May 25, 1918 in Baraboo, WI, the oldest child of Joseph and Josephine (Genteman) Siberz.

Mary Jane grew up on a dairy farm in the bluffs by Baraboo. She worked as a nurse's aid, a nanny, and spent many years at General Finance in Chicago. It was in Chicago that she met the love of her life, Edward. They met dancing at the Aragon Ballroom during WW II, while Edward was working in Chicago. They were married June 23, 1956 in Baraboo. Mary Jane moved to a farm in Logan Center, where she and Edward lived until 1983 when they moved to Larimore. Edward passed away on April 9, 1985.

Mary Jane loved living on the farm, being active in Logan Center Homemakers and St. Stephens Altar Society. She enjoyed visiting with family and comforting others.

Mary Jane is survived by her sons: Dennis (Kristin) McCoy, Northwood, ND; and Dean (Yvonne) McCoy, Vista, CA; grandchildren: Jennifer (Bryan) Johnson, Shaun, Molly, Jeff and Chad; 1 great grandchild Nathaniel Johnson; 11 nieces and 8 nephews; 1 brother Raymond (Carolyn) Siberz, Baraboo, WI and 1 brother-in-law, Wes McCoy, Richfield, MN. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward; brother James (and wife Joan); sister Alice; sister-in-law Mary McCoy; and sister-in-law Opal (and husband Ray) Taylor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Larimore at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 10. Visitation will be in the church from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Rosary to follow. Visitation will resume for one hour prior to the Funeral Mass on Friday.

Rite of Christian Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery, Larimore.

Edward McCoy

M, b. 27 April 1919, d. 9 April 1985

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 April 1919

Edward McCoy was born on 27 April 1919.

Marriage

23 June 1956

He married Mary Jane Siberz, daughter of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman, on 23 June 1956.

Death

9 April 1985

Edward McCoy died on 9 April 1985 at age 65.

Edward McCoy lived at Larimore, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

(?) Radke

Children of (?) Radke

Ida May Radke+ b. Jan 1870
William J. Radke+ b. Mar 1877, d. 17 Sep 1960