Florence Louisa Speckerman

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFlorence Louisa Speckerman married James Henry Heer, son of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans.

Sarah Heer

F, b. 1865, d. 1865
Father*Dr. David H. Heer b. 1 May 1835, d. 27 Feb 1908
Mother*Martha Evans b. 17 Dec 1838, d. 7 Feb 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Death1865Sarah Heer died in 1865.
Birth1865She was born in 1865.
She was the daughter of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans.

Harriet A. O'Neill

F, b. circa 1877, d. 24 May 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1902As of 1902,her married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1877Harriet A. O'Neill was born circa 1877 at Illinois.
Marriage1902She married William Dudley Heer, son of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans, in 1902.
Death24 May 1950Harriet A. O'Neill died on 24 May 1950 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Bertha Jane Leabo

F, b. circa 1879
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1895As of 1895,her married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1879Bertha Jane Leabo was born circa 1879.
Marriage1895She married Leslie Evans Heer, son of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans, in 1895.

Ella R. White

F, b. 16 November 1875, d. 23 July 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1898As of before 1898,her married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 November 1875Ella R. White was born on 16 November 1875 at Arkansas.
Marriagebefore 1898She married George Derward Heer, son of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans, before 1898.
Death23 July 1961Ella R. White died on 23 July 1961 at Texas at age 85.

Charles George William Parkins

M, b. 29 December 1870, d. 1 March 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 December 1870Charles George William Parkins was born on 29 December 1870 at Illinois.
Marriage6 June 1901He married Stella Mae Heer, daughter of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans, on 6 June 1901.
Death1 March 1925Charles George William Parkins died on 1 March 1925 at Iowa at age 54.

Walter H. Combellick

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 November 1898Walter H. Combellick married Christina Heer, daughter of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans, on 24 November 1898 at Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Child of Walter H. Combellick and Christina Heer

(?) Combellick

?, b. October 1900, d. 1900
Father*Walter H. Combellick
Mother*Christina Heer b. 14 Nov 1875, d. Oct 1900
Life EventDateDescription
Death1900(?) Combellick died in 1900.
BirthOctober 1900(?) Combellick was born in October 1900.
(?) Combellick was the child of Walter H. Combellick and Christina Heer.

Lola Stage

F, b. 2 December 1873, d. 22 October 1956
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 June 1908As of 13 June 1908,her married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 December 1873Lola Stage was born on 2 December 1873 at Pennsylvania.
Marriage13 June 1908She married Harvey Oliver Heer, son of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans, on 13 June 1908.
Death22 October 1956Lola Stage died on 22 October 1956 at Pennsylvania at age 82.

Catherine Eleanor Fannin

F, b. 30 June 1867
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1890As of before 1890,her married name was Heer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 June 1867Catherine Eleanor Fannin was born on 30 June 1867 at Jo Daviess, Illinois.
Marriagebefore 1890She married Francis Smith Heer, son of Dr. David H. Heer and Martha Evans, before 1890.

Helena M. Puls

F, b. 16 August 1930, d. 5 March 2007
Father*Victor Puls
Mother*Katherine Vaasen
Charts
Matthew McClain Descendants Chart
Helena (Puls) Brown 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hynes.
Married Namebefore 1958As of before 1958,her married name was Brown.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelena M. Puls married Lawrence Hynes at first marriage for her.
Birth16 August 1930Helena M. Puls was born on 16 August 1930.
She was the daughter of Victor Puls and Katherine Vaasen.
Marriagebefore 1958Helena M. Puls married Laurell Henry Brown, son of Irvin James Brown and Blanche Maxine McClain, before 1958.
Death5 March 2007Helena M. Puls died on 5 March 2007 at age 76 Helena M. Brown, age 76, of Middleton and formerly of Mount Horeb, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on Aug. 16, 1930, to Victor and Katherine (Vaasen) Puls. She was married to Lawrence Hynes and together they had two children. Helena was later the wife and companion of Laurell Brown for more than 50 years. Together, they had four children. She loved playing cards, especially euchre, going on gambling trips, and spending time fishing with her family at their trailer in Prairie du Chien. Helena is survived by her husband, Laurell "Brownie" of Middleton; her children, Gary Brown of Mineral Point, Bonny (Mike Carpenter) Laufenberg of Pardeeville, Terry (Patty Connery-Brown) Brown of Barneveld, Rick (Karen) Hynes and Randy Hynes, both of Oregon; 11 grandchildren; six brothers, Vincent (Barbara) Puls of High Springs, Texas, Joseph Puls of California, Charles (Charlene) Puls of East Dubuque, Allen Puls of Aniston, Ala., Gerald (Juanita) Puls of East Dubuque, and Vernon (Joan) Puls of Dubuque, Iowa; a sister, Alice Heim of Dubuque, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Mona Cook of Madison, and Beverly Dunbar of Platteville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Barry, in infancy; a sister, Eleanor Dillon; a sister-in-law, Diane (Dick) Joungblood; and two brothers-in-law, Russell Cook and Charles Dunbar. Memorial Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2007, at ELLESTAD FUNERAL HOME, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, with Pastor John Twiton officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Springdale Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 2 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday at ELLESTAD FUNERAL HOME. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Hospital for their dedication and support.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 7, 2007 - Helena (Puls) Brown obituary
Burialafter 5 March 2007She was buried after 5 March 2007 at Springdale Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mount Horeb, Dane, Wisconsin.

Child of Helena M. Puls and Laurell Henry Brown

Charles Dunbar Jr.

M, b. 1 May 1928, d. 14 October 2005
Father*Charles Dunbar Sr. d. c 1945
Mother*Edna Volkman b. 15 Jul 1903, d. 3 Aug 1981
Charts
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Dunbar Jr. was also known as Sonny.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1928Charles Dunbar Jr. was born on 1 May 1928 at Wausau, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Dunbar Sr. and Edna Volkman.
Marriage21 June 1948Charles Dunbar Jr. married Beverly Blanche Brown, daughter of Irvin James Brown and Blanche Maxine McClain, on 21 June 1948.
Death14 October 2005Charles Dunbar Jr. died on 14 October 2005 at age 77 Charles "Sonny" Dunbar, age 77, of Platteville, passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at Heartland Health Care Center in Platteville. He was born on May 1, 1928, in Wausau, the son of Charles and Edna (Volkman) Dunbar. Charles married Beverly Brown on June 21, 1948, in Spring Green. Together they owned and operated Sonny & Bev's Tavern for 16 years. From 1968 until his retirement in 1990, Sonny was an insurance agent for Rural Mutual Insurance. Charles is survived by his wife, Beverly; six children, Belinda (Derek) Allender of Seattle, Wash., Jacalyn (Leroy) Schmieder of Rhinelander, Gloria (Jim) Auel of Garden City, Kan., Dan (Debra) Dunbar, Randy (Dawn) Dunbar and Deanna (Mike Digman) Dunbar all of Platteville; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Lorraine (Louis) Knetter of Platteville and Sally Benson of Princeton, Minn; a sister-in-law, Rosa Dunbar of Platteville; and a brother-in-law, Otto Drehmel of Wausau. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Faye Drehmel; sister and brother-in-law, Inez and Walt Gluege; brother, James Dunbar; and brother-in-law, Ralph Benson. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at the BENDORF FUNERAL HOME, Platteville. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Charles "Sonny" Dunbar Memorial Fund.

Child of Charles Dunbar Jr. and Beverly Blanche Brown

Barry Brown

M
Father*Laurell Henry Brown b. 22 Mar 1923, d. 11 Apr 2008
Mother*Helena M. Puls b. 16 Aug 1930, d. 5 Mar 2007
Charts
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Life EventDateDescription
Barry Brown was the son of Laurell Henry Brown and Helena M. Puls.
DeathBarry Brown died at died in infancy.

Richard J. Jongebloed

M, b. 23 May 1929, d. 13 July 2003
Charts
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRichard J. Jongebloed was also known as Dick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 May 1929Richard J. Jongebloed was born on 23 May 1929.
Marriage16 July 1949He married Diana Mae Brown, daughter of Irvin James Brown and Blanche Maxine McClain, on 16 July 1949.
Death13 July 2003Richard J. Jongebloed died on 13 July 2003 at age 74 Richard "Dick" J. Jongebloed, 74, of Juneau and Mercer, died Sunday, July 13 at his daughter Sandy's home in Beaver Dam surrounded by all of his loving children. A private memorial service will be held for the family. Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 16 at the Murray Community Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, where a memorial gathering was held.

Charles Dunbar Sr.

M, d. circa 1945
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles Dunbar Sr. married Edna Volkman.
Deathcirca 1945Charles Dunbar Sr. died circa 1945 at Wisconsin.

Children of Charles Dunbar Sr. and Edna Volkman

Edna Volkman

F, b. 15 July 1903, d. 3 August 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dunbar.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEdna Volkman married Charles Dunbar Sr.
Birth15 July 1903Edna Volkman was born on 15 July 1903 at Wisconsin.
Death3 August 1981She died on 3 August 1981 at age 78.

Children of Edna Volkman and Charles Dunbar Sr.

Gloria L. Dunbar

F, b. 13 June 1953, d. before 2021
Father*Charles Dunbar Jr. b. 1 May 1928, d. 14 Oct 2005
Mother*Beverly Blanche Brown b. 12 Nov 1930, d. 20 May 2021
Charts
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Auel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 June 1953Gloria L. Dunbar was born on 13 June 1953.
She was the daughter of Charles Dunbar Jr. and Beverly Blanche Brown.
Deathbefore 2021Gloria L. Dunbar died before 2021.

Faye Dunbar

F, b. 1 February 1925, d. 18 February 2005
Father*Charles Dunbar Sr. d. c 1945
Mother*Edna Volkman b. 15 Jul 1903, d. 3 Aug 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 March 1943As of 20 March 1943,her married name was Drehmel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 February 1925Faye Dunbar was born on 1 February 1925.
She was the daughter of Charles Dunbar Sr. and Edna Volkman.
Death18 February 2005Faye Dunbar died on 18 February 2005 at age 80 Faye B. Drehmel, 80, 1100 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born Feb. 1, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Volkman) Dunbar. On March 20, 1943, she married Otto Drehmel in Wausau. He survives. After marriage, the Drehmels moved to Dodgeville and in 1955 moved back to Wausau. Faye was a stay-at-home mom until her children were in junior high school. She had been employed at the former Sunnyvale Infirmary as a nurses aide. Among her favorite things to do were fishing, word search, jigsaw puzzles, crafts, sewing, embroidery and crocheting. She also enjoyed bowling and shooting pool. Special to Faye was the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Senior Citizens Association and was a 50-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Otto Drehmel, Wausau; a son, John (Peggy) Drehmel, Wausau; a daughter, Darla (Bob) Weaver, Watertown, S.D; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Tom) Doyen, Justine (Todd) DeVille, Kevin (Amy) Drehmel, Heather (Matt) Savage and Rochelle (Jeremy) Zilisch; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles, (Bev) Dunbar, Platteville; two sisters, Sally Benson, Princeton, Minn., and Lorraine (Dick) Knetter, Platteville; and a sister-in-law, Rose Dunbar, Platteville. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau. The Rev. Donald Dinsmore will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau, is in charge of arrangements.

James Dunbar

M, b. 10 December 1930, d. August 1985
Father*Charles Dunbar Sr. d. c 1945
Mother*Edna Volkman b. 15 Jul 1903, d. 3 Aug 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1930James Dunbar was born on 10 December 1930.
He was the son of Charles Dunbar Sr. and Edna Volkman.
DeathAugust 1985James Dunbar died in August 1985 at age 54.

Inez Dunbar

F, b. 1 September 1933, d. 2 January 2004
Father*Charles Dunbar Sr. d. c 1945
Mother*Edna Volkman b. 15 Jul 1903, d. 3 Aug 1981
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gluege.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageInez Dunbar married Walter Gluege.
Birth1 September 1933Inez Dunbar was born on 1 September 1933 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Charles Dunbar Sr. and Edna Volkman.
Death2 January 2004Inez Dunbar died on 2 January 2004 at age 70 Inez M. Gluege, age 70, of Waukesha, died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at home. She was born Sept. 1, 1933, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Charles and Edna (nee Volkman) Dunbar. She loved oil painting and won many awards with her ceramics. She was also involved in scouting for more than 40 years. She will be sadly missed by her children, Mark (Jean) Gluege of Marshfield, and Michele (Scott Trautman) Schiller of Waukesha; her grandchildren, Joshua (Michelle), Angela, Christine and Justin; her great-grandchildren, Carsten and Sawyer; her sisters, Faye (Otto) Drehmel of Wausau, Lorraine (Louis) Knetter of Platteville, and Sally (Ralph) Benson of Princeton, Minn; her brother, Charles (Beverly) Dunbar of Platteville; her sister-in-law, Roselee Dunbar of Platteville; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her parents; and brother, James Dunbar. A funeral service for Inez will be on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at 6 p.m. at the CESARZ CHARAPATA AND ZINNECKER FUNERAL HOME, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. Pastor Pete Peterson will officiate. A visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will be on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Rock Church Cemetery in Livingston. Memorials appreciated to the Rolland D. Nelson Home Hospice, Waukesha Memorial Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Walter Gluege

M, d. before January 2004
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWalter Gluege was also known as Walt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWalter Gluege married Inez Dunbar, daughter of Charles Dunbar Sr. and Edna Volkman.
Deathbefore January 2004Walter Gluege died before January 2004.

Victor Puls

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVictor Puls married Katherine Vaasen.

Children of Victor Puls and Katherine Vaasen

Katherine Vaasen

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Puls.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatherine Vaasen married Victor Puls.

Children of Katherine Vaasen and Victor Puls

Lawrence Hynes

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLawrence Hynes married Helena M. Puls, daughter of Victor Puls and Katherine Vaasen, at first marriage for her.

Eleanor Puls

F, d. before March 2007
Father*Victor Puls
Mother*Katherine Vaasen
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dillon.
Life EventDateDescription
Eleanor Puls was the daughter of Victor Puls and Katherine Vaasen.
MarriageEleanor Puls married (?) Dillon.
Deathbefore March 2007Eleanor Puls died before March 2007.

(?) Dillon

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Dillon married Eleanor Puls, daughter of Victor Puls and Katherine Vaasen.

Bert Allen Cook

M, b. circa 1890
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1890Bert Allen Cook was born circa 1890 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1920He married Frankie Bell Bickford circa 1920.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Eden, Iowa, WisconsinBert Allen Cook was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Eden, Iowa, Wisconsin.1

Children of Bert Allen Cook and Frankie Bell Bickford

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eden, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: 2573; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 801.0.

Frankie Bell Bickford

F, b. circa 1897
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1920As of circa 1920,her married name was Cook.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1897Frankie Bell Bickford was born circa 1897 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1920She married Bert Allen Cook circa 1920.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Eden, Iowa, WisconsinFrankie Bell Bickford was listed as wife in Bert Allen Cook's household on the 1930 Census at Eden, Iowa, Wisconsin.1

Children of Frankie Bell Bickford and Bert Allen Cook

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eden, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: 2573; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 801.0.

Roscoe Bickford Cook

M, b. 23 January 1921, d. 16 March 1989
Father*Bert Allen Cook b. c 1890
Mother*Frankie Bell Bickford b. c 1897
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRoscoe Bickford Cook was also known as Raser B.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 January 1921Roscoe Bickford Cook was born on 23 January 1921 at Iowa, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Bert Allen Cook and Frankie Bell Bickford.
Marriage11 May 1948Roscoe Bickford Cook married Bernadine C. (?) on 11 May 1948.
Death16 March 1989Roscoe Bickford Cook died on 16 March 1989 at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
1930Eden, Iowa, WisconsinRoscoe Bickford Cook was listed as a son in Bert Allen Cook's household on the 1930 Census at Eden, Iowa, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eden, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: 2573; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 801.0.

Charles W. Withrow

M, b. 14 August 1872, d. 9 October 1872
Father*John T. Withrow b. 6 Jun 1841, d. 6 Jan 1890
Mother*Margaret Jane Wilson b. 5 Oct 1849, d. 7 May 1931
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 August 1872Charles W. Withrow was born on 14 August 1872 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John T. Withrow and Margaret Jane Wilson.
Death9 October 1872Charles W. Withrow died on 9 October 1872 at Grant, Wisconsin.