Maurice H. Slaney

M, b. 22 July 1923, d. 2 August 2013
Father*William T. Slaney b. 30 Sep 1903, d. 20 Nov 1965
Mother*Myrtle E. Sole b. 12 Nov 1902, d. 31 Oct 1970
Maurice H. Slaney
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1923Maurice H. Slaney was born on 22 July 1923 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of William T. Slaney and Myrtle E. Sole.
Death2 August 2013Maurice 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.
Reedsburg Independent (Reedsburg, Wisconsin) Aug 2013 - Maurice H Slaney obituary

Ray Newbury

M, b. circa 1936
Charts
Gottfried Schrank Descendants Chart
Ray Newbury 1955 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRay Newbury married Elaine Edna Klitzke, daughter of William Fredrick Klitzke and Edna Elsa Marie Schrank.
Birthcirca 1936Ray Newbury was born circa 1936.
  • Ray Newbury graduated in 1955 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Deborah Sliter

F, d. before 2020
Father*Thomas D. Sliter b. 7 Jan 1936, d. 24 Jan 2021
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Paulus.
Life EventDateDescription
Deborah Sliter was the daughter of Thomas D. Sliter.
Deathbefore 2020Deborah Sliter died before 2020.

Joe Lechner

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoe Lechner married Leona E. Paulus, daughter of George J. Paulus and Anna T. Alt.

Irene M. (?)

F, b. circa 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Friis.
Life EventDateDescription
DivorceIrene M. (?) and Marcel Friis were divorced.
MarriageIrene M. (?) married Marcel Friis, son of Paul Andrew Friis and Marguerite Altand.
Birthcirca 1920Irene M. (?) was born circa 1920 at Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1940Madison, Dane, WisconsinIrene 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

Citations

  1. [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 TypeDateDescription
Married Name31 October 1959As of 31 October 1959,her married name was Friis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 November 1939Karen Rose Neely was born on 12 November 1939 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lawrence Neely and Evelyn Ritchie.
Death8 April 2011Karen 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 ½ 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 EventDateDescription
MarriageLawrence Neely married Evelyn Ritchie.
Birthcirca 1908Lawrence Neely was born circa 1908 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Daniel Neely and Louisa (?).

Child of Lawrence Neely and Evelyn Ritchie

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 EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1938James Paul Friis was born on 26 February 1938 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Marcel Friis and Irene M. (?).
Death4 November 1994James Paul Friis died on 4 November 1994 at age 56.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1940Madison, Dane, WisconsinJames 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

  1. [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

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph Siberz married Josephine Genteman.

Children of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman

Josephine Genteman

F, b. 12 February 1886, d. October 1973
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Siberz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJosephine Genteman married Joseph Siberz.
Birth12 February 1886Josephine Genteman was born on 12 February 1886.
DeathOctober 1973She died in October 1973 at age 87.

Children of Josephine Genteman and Joseph Siberz

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 EventDateDescription
Birth4 May 1920Alice J. Siberz was born on 4 May 1920.
She was the daughter of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman.
Death21 July 2007Alice 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 EventDateDescription
Birth11 October 1924James C. Siberz was born on 11 October 1924.
He was the son of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman.
Marriage28 May 1953James C. Siberz married Joan E. (?) on 28 May 1953 at Cook, Illinois.
Death10 April 2006James C. Siberz died on 10 April 2006 at age 81.

Joan E. (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 May 1953As of 28 May 1953,her married name was Siberz.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage28 May 1953Joan E. (?) married James C. Siberz, son of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman, on 28 May 1953 at Cook, Illinois.

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 TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 June 1956As of 23 June 1956,her married name was McCoy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1918Mary Jane Siberz was born on 25 May 1918.
She was the daughter of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman.
Marriage23 June 1956Mary Jane Siberz married Edward McCoy on 23 June 1956.
Death5 September 2010Mary 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 EventDateDescription
Birth27 April 1919Edward McCoy was born on 27 April 1919.
Marriage23 June 1956He married Mary Jane Siberz, daughter of Joseph Siberz and Josephine Genteman, on 23 June 1956.
Death9 April 1985Edward McCoy died on 9 April 1985 at age 65.
  • Edward McCoy lived at Larimore, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Carl Frederich Wilhelm Radke

M, b. 24 March 1821, d. 30 April 1901
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCarl Frederich Wilhelm Radke married Johanna Caroline Friedrike Schultz.
Birth24 March 1821Carl Frederich Wilhelm Radke was born on 24 March 1821 at Germany.
Death30 April 1901He died on 30 April 1901 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 80.

Children of Carl Frederich Wilhelm Radke and Johanna Caroline Friedrike Schultz

Ida May Radke

F, b. January 1870
Father*Carl Frederich Wilhelm Radke b. 24 Mar 1821, d. 30 Apr 1901
Mother*Johanna Caroline Friedrike Schultz b. 6 Jul 1840, d. 14 Feb 1921
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIda May Radke was also known as Razey.
Married Namecirca 1895As of circa 1895,her married name was Shanks.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1870Ida May Radke was born in January 1870 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Carl Frederich Wilhelm Radke and Johanna Caroline Friedrike Schultz.
Marriagecirca 1895Ida May Radke married Charles Washington Shanks circa 1895.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Bear Creek, Poweshiek, IowaIda May Radke was listed as wife in Charles Washington Shanks's household on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa.1
1910Bear Creek, Poweshiek, IowaIda May Radke was listed as wife in Charles Washington Shanks's household on the 1910 Census at Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa.2
1920Bear Creek, Poweshiek, IowaIda May Radke was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa.3
  • Ida May Radke had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.
  • She lived in September 1960 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Ida May Radke and Charles Washington Shanks

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: 456; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240456.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1374434.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: T625_511; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 49.

Charles Washington Shanks

M, b. May 1860, d. 1919
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1860Charles Washington Shanks was born in May 1860 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1895He married Ida May Radke, daughter of Carl Frederich Wilhelm Radke and Johanna Caroline Friedrike Schultz, circa 1895.
Death1919Charles Washington Shanks died in 1919 at Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Bear Creek, Poweshiek, IowaCharles Washington Shanks was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa.1
1910Bear Creek, Poweshiek, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa.2

Children of Charles Washington Shanks and Ida May Radke

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: 456; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240456.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bear Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1374434.

Edwin K. Griffith

M, b. 19 March 1922, d. 11 May 1970
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1922Edwin K. Griffith was born on 19 March 1922.
Death11 May 1970He died on 11 May 1970 at age 48.

Norman VanLanen

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1975Norman VanLanen married Adeline Wiese, daughter of Henry Wiese and Cecil Emily Noyes, before 1975.

(?) Nelson

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1977(?) Nelson married Rachel Noyes, daughter of Hiram T. Noyes and Mildred Adell Perry, before 1977.

Arnita Loomis

F, b. 8 July 1926, d. 14 February 2005
Father*David Loomis b. 12 May 1899, d. 20 Apr 1964
Mother*Elva Faye Wiese b. 10 Aug 1907, d. 12 Apr 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 April 1946As of 6 April 1946,her married name was Maginnis.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1926Arnita Loomis was born on 8 July 1926.
She was the daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese.
Marriage6 April 1946Arnita Loomis married Eldon Maginnis on 6 April 1946.
Death14 February 2005Arnita Loomis died on 14 February 2005 at age 78 Arnita Maginnis, age 78, died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at St. Marys Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1926, in Loganville, to David and Elva (Weiss) Loomis. Arnita attended Lyons Grade School and graduated from Baraboo High School. She married Eldon Maginnis on April 6, 1946, in Baraboo. Arnita was a devoted wife and mother. She was a loyal member of the Women of the Moose, Eastmorland Association and Madison Elk's Lodge No. 410, and was always there when contributions of time or money were needed. Arnita and Eldon were very involved with the Boys Scouts, along with their three sons. They followed the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps around, in addition to many other activities their sons were involved in. Arnita is survived by three sons, Jim (Bettie) Maginnis of Mazomanie, John Maginnis of Roscoe, Ill., and Tom (Farrell) Maginnis of Mazomanie; three grandsons, Patrick (Sara) Maginnis of Wausau, and Michael and Adam Maginnis, both of Roscoe, Ill; three great-grandchildren, Carmen, William and A.J., all of Wausau; sisters, LaDeane (Elmer) Christianson of Madison, Janet Voiles of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Caroline (Ray) Siebertz of Baraboo; a brother-in-law, Tom Egan; and also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; and her parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at noon on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005.

Eldon Maginnis

M, d. before February 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage6 April 1946Eldon Maginnis married Arnita Loomis, daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese, on 6 April 1946.
Deathbefore February 2005Eldon Maginnis died before February 2005.

LaDeane Loomis

F, b. 29 September 1928, d. 3 April 2010
Father*David Loomis b. 12 May 1899, d. 20 Apr 1964
Mother*Elva Faye Wiese b. 10 Aug 1907, d. 12 Apr 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Parsons.
Married NameHer married name was Christianson.
Married Namebefore 1958As of before 1958,her married name was Bruer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLaDeane Loomis married Elmer Christian.
Birth29 September 1928LaDeane Loomis was born on 29 September 1928 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese.
Marriagebefore 1958LaDeane Loomis married Roy Bruer, son of Oscar Bruer and Hazel (?), before 1958.
Death3 April 2010LaDeane Loomis died on 3 April 2010 at Wisconsin at age 81.

Child of LaDeane Loomis and Roy Bruer

Elmer Christian

M, b. 1932, d. 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElmer Christian was also known as Christianson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElmer Christian married LaDeane Loomis, daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese.
Birth1932Elmer Christian was born in 1932.
Death2009He died in 2009.

Janet Loomis

F, b. 20 June 1934, d. 12 July 2019
Father*David Loomis b. 12 May 1899, d. 20 Apr 1964
Mother*Elva Faye Wiese b. 10 Aug 1907, d. 12 Apr 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1953As of 1953,her married name was Boiles.
Married Name1953As of 1953,her married name was Voiles.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1934Janet Loomis was born on 20 June 1934 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese.
Marriage1953Janet Loomis married Donald Voiles in 1953.
Death12 July 2019Janet Loomis died on 12 July 2019 at Florida at age 85.

Donald Voiles

M, b. 1932, d. 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald Voiles was also known as Boiles.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1932Donald Voiles was born in 1932.
Marriage1953He married Janet Loomis, daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese, in 1953.
Death2004Donald Voiles died in 2004.

Caroline Loomis

F
Father*David Loomis b. 12 May 1899, d. 20 Apr 1964
Mother*Elva Faye Wiese b. 10 Aug 1907, d. 12 Apr 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Siebertz.
Life EventDateDescription
Caroline Loomis was the daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese.
MarriageCaroline Loomis married Ray Siebertz.

Ray Siebertz

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRay Siebertz married Caroline Loomis, daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese.

Roy Bruer

M, d. before April 2006
Father*Oscar Bruer d. b Apr 2006
Mother*Hazel (?) d. b Apr 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Roy Bruer was the son of Oscar Bruer and Hazel (?).
Marriagebefore 1958Roy Bruer married LaDeane Loomis, daughter of David Loomis and Elva Faye Wiese, before 1958.
Deathbefore April 2006Roy Bruer died before April 2006.

Child of Roy Bruer and LaDeane Loomis