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Alice E. Torey

F, b. circa 1873

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1889	As of 1889,her married name was Nicholson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1889

As of 1889,her married name was Nicholson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1873	Alice E. Torey was born circa 1873 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	1889	She married Edward Delos Nicholson, son of Wesley Nicholson and Harriet Vanamburg, in 1889.
Divorce	before 1910	Alice E. Torey and Edward Delos Nicholson were divorced before 1910.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1873

Alice E. Torey was born circa 1873 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

1889

Divorce

before 1910

Alice E. Torey and Edward Delos Nicholson were divorced before 1910.

Harriet Vanamburg

F, b. circa 1851

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	12 September 1867	As of 12 September 1867,her married name was Nicholson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

12 September 1867

As of 12 September 1867,her married name was Nicholson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1851	Harriet Vanamburg was born circa 1851 at Indiana.
Marriage	12 September 1867	She married Wesley Nicholson on 12 September 1867 at Crawford, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1851

Harriet Vanamburg was born circa 1851 at Indiana.

Marriage

12 September 1867

She married Wesley Nicholson on 12 September 1867 at Crawford, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin	Harriet Vanamburg was listed as wife in Wesley Nicholson's household on the 1880 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin

Harriet Vanamburg was listed as wife in Wesley Nicholson's household on the 1880 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Harriet Vanamburg and Wesley Nicholson

Edward Delos Nicholson b. 14 May 1868, d. 18 Sep 1942
Henry Thomas Nicholson+ b. 2 Mar 1873, d. 18 Jul 1953
William Nicholson b. 20 Dec 1876, d. 13 Dec 1896
John Wesley Nicholson b. 3 Jan 1879, d. 14 Jul 1959
Irvin Charles Nicholson+ b. Dec 1881, d. 10 Jun 1924

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1420; Family History Film: 1255420; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 042; .

William Nicholson

M, b. 20 December 1876, d. 13 December 1896

Father*

Wesley Nicholson b. c 1848

Mother*

Harriet Vanamburg b. c 1851

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		William Nicholson was also known as Arthur Williamson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William Nicholson was also known as Arthur Williamson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	20 December 1876	William Nicholson was born on 20 December 1876 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Wesley Nicholson and Harriet Vanamburg.
Death	13 December 1896	William Nicholson died on 13 December 1896 at Wisconsin at age 19.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 December 1876

William Nicholson was born on 20 December 1876 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Wesley Nicholson and Harriet Vanamburg.

Death

13 December 1896

William Nicholson died on 13 December 1896 at Wisconsin at age 19.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin	William Nicholson was listed as a son in Wesley Nicholson's household on the 1880 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin

William Nicholson was listed as a son in Wesley Nicholson's household on the 1880 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1420; Family History Film: 1255420; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 042; .

John Wesley Nicholson

M, b. 3 January 1879, d. 14 July 1959

Father*

Wesley Nicholson b. c 1848

Mother*

Harriet Vanamburg b. c 1851

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		John Wesley Nicholson was also known as Wesley.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Wesley Nicholson was also known as Wesley.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 January 1879	John Wesley Nicholson was born on 3 January 1879 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Wesley Nicholson and Harriet Vanamburg.
Marriage	circa 1898	John Wesley Nicholson married Laura Richard, daughter of Richard Richards and Luella Tindell, circa 1898.
Death	14 July 1959	John Wesley Nicholson died on 14 July 1959 at Wisconsin at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 January 1879

John Wesley Nicholson was born on 3 January 1879 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Wesley Nicholson and Harriet Vanamburg.

Marriage

circa 1898

John Wesley Nicholson married Laura Richard, daughter of Richard Richards and Luella Tindell, circa 1898.

Death

14 July 1959

John Wesley Nicholson died on 14 July 1959 at Wisconsin at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
June 1880	Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin	John Wesley Nicholson was listed as a son in Wesley Nicholson's household on the 1880 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹
21 June 1900	Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin	John Wesley Nicholson was listed as a brother in Henry Thomas Nicholson's household on the 1900 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

June 1880

Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin

John Wesley Nicholson was listed as a son in Wesley Nicholson's household on the 1880 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.¹

21 June 1900

Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin

John Wesley Nicholson was listed as a brother in Henry Thomas Nicholson's household on the 1900 Census at Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: 1420; Family History Film: 1255420; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 042; .
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clayton, Crawford, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1782; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 11.

Wilbert Robert Reed

M, b. 12 March 1925, d. 24 January 2002

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 March 1925	Wilbert Robert Reed was born on 12 March 1925 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	24 January 2002	He died on 24 January 2002 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 76 Wilbert R. "Stub" Reed, 76, of Lancaster, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Services will be at noon Saturday at Martin Page Funeral Home, Lancaster, with the Rev. Lynn Church officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, where military rites will be accorded. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Reed farmed for many years, also working at the Potosi Brewery, Finney Wehrenberg Implement of Lancaster, and Ioco Oil of Potosi. He also worked at John Deere and Co., retiring on July 31, 1985. He was born on March 12, 1925, in Waterloo Township, son of Anthony and Clara (Sparks) Reed. ….

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 March 1925

Wilbert Robert Reed was born on 12 March 1925 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

24 January 2002

He died on 24 January 2002 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 76 Wilbert R. "Stub" Reed, 76, of Lancaster, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Services will be at noon Saturday at Martin Page Funeral Home, Lancaster, with the Rev. Lynn Church officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, where military rites will be accorded. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Reed farmed for many years, also working at the Potosi Brewery, Finney Wehrenberg Implement of Lancaster, and Ioco Oil of Potosi. He also worked at John Deere and Co., retiring on July 31, 1985. He was born on March 12, 1925, in Waterloo Township, son of Anthony and Clara (Sparks) Reed. ….

Heinrich Helbing

M, b. circa 1802, d. after June 1857

Charts: Viola Loretta McClain Friede Pedigree Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Heinrich Helbing was also known as H.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Heinrich Helbing was also known as H.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1802	Heinrich Helbing was born circa 1802 at Prussia.
Death	after June 1857	He died after June 1857.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1802

Heinrich Helbing was born circa 1802 at Prussia.

Death

after June 1857

He died after June 1857.

Heinrich Helbing was a Farmer in 1857.
He lived in 1857 at Struth, Mühlhausen, Saxony, Germany.
He and Margaretha Helbing immigrated on 19 June 1857 to Baltimore, Maryland, Arrival Date: 19 Jun 1857
Port of Departure: Bremen
Occupation: Farmer
Ship: Adler
Port of Arrival: Baltimore
Place of Origin: Struth
Destination: Wisconsin.
Baltimore Maryland Ship Passenger Records for H Helbing +Johann and Anna 19 June 1857

Children of Heinrich Helbing

Margaretha Helbing+ b. 5 Apr 1835, d. 5 Mar 1895
John H. Helbing+ b. 2 Feb 1839, d. 29 Nov 1904

Wilfred A. Helbing

M, b. 4 April 1923, d. 23 December 1923

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	4 April 1923	Wilfred A. Helbing was born on 4 April 1923.
		He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
Death	23 December 1923	Wilfred A. Helbing died on 23 December 1923.
Burial	after 23 December 1923	He was buried after 23 December 1923 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

4 April 1923

Wilfred A. Helbing was born on 4 April 1923.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Death

23 December 1923

Wilfred A. Helbing died on 23 December 1923.

Burial

after 23 December 1923

He was buried after 23 December 1923 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Malinda M. Helbing

F, b. 11 February 1917, d. 9 August 1919

Father*

Elmer John Helbing b. 7 Jan 1889, d. 29 May 1961

Mother*

Anna M. Roth b. Sep 1888, d. 19 Mar 1959

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Malinda M. Helbing was also known as Belinda.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Malinda M. Helbing was also known as Belinda.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 February 1917	Malinda M. Helbing was born on 11 February 1917.
		She was the daughter of Elmer John Helbing and Anna M. Roth.
Death	9 August 1919	Malinda M. Helbing died on 9 August 1919 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 2 reported as at 15 months; from tragic accident. Dubuque Times Journal August 10, 1919 - Belinda Helbing obituary
Burial	after 9 August 1919	She was buried after 9 August 1919 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 February 1917

Malinda M. Helbing was born on 11 February 1917.

She was the daughter of Elmer John Helbing and Anna M. Roth.

Death

9 August 1919

Malinda M. Helbing died on 9 August 1919 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 2 reported as at 15 months; from tragic accident.

Dubuque Times Journal August 10, 1919 - Belinda Helbing obituary

Burial

after 9 August 1919

She was buried after 9 August 1919 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Clara Wagner

F, b. 14 November 1878, d. 17 February 1900

Father*

Bernhard Wagner

Mother*

Magdalena (?)

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	27 June 1899	As of 27 June 1899,her married name was Helbing.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

27 June 1899

As of 27 June 1899,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 November 1878	Clara Wagner was born on 14 November 1878 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Bernhard Wagner and Magdalena (?).
Marriage	27 June 1899	Clara Wagner married Henry Helbing, son of John H. Helbing and Catherine Peter, on 27 June 1899 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	17 February 1900	Clara Wagner died on 17 February 1900 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 21 Clara (Wagner) Helbing death notice. Grant County Witness (Platteville, Wisconsin) 21 Feb 1900 - Clara (Wagner) Helbing death notice
Burial	after 17 February 1900	She was buried after 17 February 1900 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 November 1878

Clara Wagner was born on 14 November 1878 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Bernhard Wagner and Magdalena (?).

Marriage

27 June 1899

Clara Wagner married Henry Helbing, son of John H. Helbing and Catherine Peter, on 27 June 1899 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

17 February 1900

Clara Wagner died on 17 February 1900 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 21 Clara (Wagner) Helbing death notice.

Grant County Witness (Platteville, Wisconsin) 21 Feb 1900 - Clara (Wagner) Helbing death notice

Burial

after 17 February 1900

She was buried after 17 February 1900 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Clara Wagner had zero children.

Ronald H. Helbing

M, b. 1938, d. 13 April 1967

Father*

Andrew Joseph Helbing b. 28 Aug 1907, d. 1953

Mother*

Elsie Florence McPhail b. 13 Mar 1910, d. 22 May 1979

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1938	Ronald H. Helbing was born in 1938.
		He was the son of Andrew Joseph Helbing and Elsie Florence McPhail.
Death	13 April 1967	Ronald H. Helbing died on 13 April 1967 Ronald Helbing obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald April 14, 1967 - Ronald Helbing obituary
Burial	after 13 April 1967	He was buried after 13 April 1967 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1938

Ronald H. Helbing was born in 1938.

He was the son of Andrew Joseph Helbing and Elsie Florence McPhail.

Death

13 April 1967

Ronald H. Helbing died on 13 April 1967 Ronald Helbing obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald April 14, 1967 - Ronald Helbing obituary

Burial

after 13 April 1967

He was buried after 13 April 1967 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Elsie Florence McPhail

F, b. 13 March 1910, d. 22 May 1979

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	circa June 1935	As of circa June 1935,her married name was Helbing.
Married Name	between 1953 and 1964	As of between 1953 and 1964,her married name was Hill.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa June 1935

As of circa June 1935,her married name was Helbing.

Married Name

between 1953 and 1964

As of between 1953 and 1964,her married name was Hill.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 March 1910	Elsie Florence McPhail was born on 13 March 1910 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa June 1935	She married Andrew Joseph Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, circa June 1935 marriage license issued last week of June. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 28 Jun 1935 - Andrew J Helbing and Elsie McPhail marriage license
Marriage	between 1953 and 1964	Elsie Florence McPhail married LaVern Hill between 1953 and 1964.
Death	22 May 1979	Elsie Florence McPhail died on 22 May 1979 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 69.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 March 1910

Elsie Florence McPhail was born on 13 March 1910 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa June 1935

She married Andrew Joseph Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, circa June 1935 marriage license issued last week of June.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 28 Jun 1935 - Andrew J Helbing and Elsie McPhail marriage license

Marriage

between 1953 and 1964

Elsie Florence McPhail married LaVern Hill between 1953 and 1964.

Death

22 May 1979

Elsie Florence McPhail died on 22 May 1979 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 69.

Children of Elsie Florence McPhail and Andrew Joseph Helbing

Gerald Helbing b. 31 Jan 1936, d. 7 Feb 1989
Connie Helbing b. 24 Feb 1937, d. 22 May 2008
Ronald H. Helbing b. 1938, d. 13 Apr 1967
Orton A. Helbing b. 15 Apr 1940, d. 22 Aug 1994
Marilyn Helbing b. 11 Dec 1944, d. 10 Jul 2007
Daniel U. Helbing+ b. 23 Feb 1948, d. 24 Aug 2018

Mildred M. Wilke

F, b. 21 December 1911, d. 27 February 1996

Father*

Henry Garrett Wilke b. 18 Jan 1879, d. Mar 1959

Mother*

Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer b. c 1885, d. b 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	14 June 1932	As of 14 June 1932,her married name was Helbing.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

14 June 1932

As of 14 June 1932,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 December 1911	Mildred M. Wilke was born on 21 December 1911 at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer.
Marriage	14 June 1932	Mildred M. Wilke married Anton E. Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, on 14 June 1932 at Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, Mildred Wilke and Henry Helbing marriage announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 8, 1932 - Mildred Wilke and Henry Helbing marriage announcement
Death	27 February 1996	Mildred M. Wilke died on 27 February 1996 at age 84 KIELER, Wis. - Services for Mildred M. Helbing , 84, of Kieler, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City. The Rev. Richard Jiru, the Rev. Philip Krogman and the Rev. James Gunn will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 5 p.m. Mrs. Helbing and her husband farmed at Happy Corners until they retired in 1972. She was born on Dec. 21, 1911, in Smelser Township of Grant County, daughter of Henry G. and Cecilia (Folmer) Wilke. She died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27, 1996, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque. She married Anton Helbing on June 14, 1932, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Sinsinawa. She was a past deanery president of the National Council of Catholic Women and was a longtime member of St. Rose and Immaculate Conception Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband, Anton Helbing ; four sons, Robert (Mary Kay) Helbing , of Hazel Green, Wis., John (Helen) Helbing , of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Herbert (Carol) Helbing , of Dickeyville, and Orlin (Judy) Helbing , of Janesville; a daughter, Mary (Alan) Klein, of Platteville; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Felicia Henderson, of Alhambra, Calif. She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne, on July 15, 1970; two brothers, Lawrence and Gerald; and a sister, Marcella.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 December 1911

Mildred M. Wilke was born on 21 December 1911 at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer.

Marriage

14 June 1932

Mildred M. Wilke married Anton E. Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, on 14 June 1932 at Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, Mildred Wilke and Henry Helbing marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 8, 1932 - Mildred Wilke and Henry Helbing marriage announcement

Death

27 February 1996

Mildred M. Wilke died on 27 February 1996 at age 84 KIELER, Wis. - Services for Mildred M. Helbing , 84, of Kieler, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City. The Rev. Richard Jiru, the Rev. Philip Krogman and the Rev. James Gunn will officiate.

Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 5 p.m.

Mrs. Helbing and her husband farmed at Happy Corners until they retired in 1972.

She was born on Dec. 21, 1911, in Smelser Township of Grant County, daughter of Henry G. and Cecilia (Folmer) Wilke. She died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 27, 1996, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque.

She married Anton Helbing on June 14, 1932, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Sinsinawa.

She was a past deanery president of the National Council of Catholic Women and was a longtime member of St. Rose and Immaculate Conception Altar and Rosary Society.

Surviving are her husband, Anton Helbing ; four sons, Robert (Mary Kay) Helbing , of Hazel Green, Wis., John (Helen) Helbing , of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Herbert (Carol) Helbing , of Dickeyville, and Orlin (Judy) Helbing , of Janesville; a daughter, Mary (Alan) Klein, of Platteville; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Felicia Henderson, of Alhambra, Calif.

She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne, on July 15, 1970; two brothers, Lawrence and Gerald; and a sister, Marcella.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Mildred M. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
2 April 1930	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Mildred M. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Mildred M. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

2 April 1930

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Mildred M. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Child of Mildred M. Wilke and Anton E. Helbing

Wayne H. Helbing+ b. 10 Sep 1933, d. 15 Jul 1970

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 451.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 750.0.

Henry Garrett Wilke

M, b. 18 January 1879, d. March 1959

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henry Garrett Wilke was also known as Garrett Henry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Garrett Wilke was also known as Garrett Henry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 January 1879	Henry Garrett Wilke was born on 18 January 1879 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1905	He married Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer circa 1905.
Death	March 1959	Henry Garrett Wilke died in March 1959 at Alhambra, California, at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 January 1879

Henry Garrett Wilke was born on 18 January 1879 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1905

He married Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer circa 1905.

Death

March 1959

Henry Garrett Wilke died in March 1959 at Alhambra, California, at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
30 April 1910	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Henry Garrett Wilke was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
2 January 1920	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²
2 April 1930	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

30 April 1910

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Henry Garrett Wilke was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

2 January 1920

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

2 April 1930

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.³

On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer

Lawrence G. Wilke b. c 1908, d. b 1996
Marcella C. Wilke b. c 1910, d. b 1996
Mildred M. Wilke+ b. 21 Dec 1911, d. 27 Feb 1996
Felicia C. Wilke b. c 1918
Gerald Henry Wilke b. c Jan 1927, d. b 1996

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 528; FHL Number: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 451.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 750.0.

Felicia C. Wilke

F, b. circa 1918

Father*

Henry Garrett Wilke b. 18 Jan 1879, d. Mar 1959

Mother*

Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer b. c 1885, d. b 1930

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Henderson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1918	Felicia C. Wilke was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1918

Felicia C. Wilke was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
2 April 1930	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

2 April 1930

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 451.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 750.0.

Wayne H. Helbing

M, b. 10 September 1933, d. 15 July 1970

Father*

Anton E. Helbing b. 5 Dec 1910, d. 13 Oct 2008

Mother*

Mildred M. Wilke b. 21 Dec 1911, d. 27 Feb 1996

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 September 1933	Wayne H. Helbing was born on 10 September 1933 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Anton E. Helbing and Mildred M. Wilke.
Marriage	17 April 1953	Wayne H. Helbing married Jane Ann Kilkelly on 17 April 1953 Jane Ann Kilkelly and Wayne Helbing engagement announcement.
Death	15 July 1970	Wayne H. Helbing died on 15 July 1970 at at home, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 36 Wayne H Helbing obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 16, 1970 - Wayne H Helbing obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 September 1933

Wayne H. Helbing was born on 10 September 1933 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Anton E. Helbing and Mildred M. Wilke.

Marriage

17 April 1953

Wayne H. Helbing married Jane Ann Kilkelly on 17 April 1953 Jane Ann Kilkelly and Wayne Helbing engagement announcement.

Death

15 July 1970

Wayne H. Helbing died on 15 July 1970 at at home, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 36 Wayne H Helbing obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 16, 1970 - Wayne H Helbing obituary

In November 1970 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, Wayne H Helbing estate sale.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 11, 1970 - Wayne H Helbing estate sale

Eldon G. Burdt

M, b. circa 1911, d. after 1975

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1911	Eldon G. Burdt was born circa 1911 at Iowa.
Marriage	1935	He married Anna Helbing, daughter of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, in 1935.
Death	after 1975	Eldon G. Burdt died after 1975.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1911

Eldon G. Burdt was born circa 1911 at Iowa.

Marriage

1935

He married Anna Helbing, daughter of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, in 1935.

Death

after 1975

Eldon G. Burdt died after 1975.

Susan C. Klaas

F, b. 14 September 1909, d. 9 April 1986

Father*

Herman John Klaas b. 18 Apr 1874, d. 25 Mar 1958

Mother*

Mary Magdalena Alt b. 24 Feb 1878, d. 27 Feb 1932

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Susan C. Klaas was also known as Susanna.
Married Name	29 November 1929	As of 29 November 1929,her married name was Helbing.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Susan C. Klaas was also known as Susanna.

Married Name

29 November 1929

As of 29 November 1929,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 September 1909	Susan C. Klaas was born on 14 September 1909 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Herman John Klaas and Mary Magdalena Alt.
Marriage	29 November 1929	Susan C. Klaas married John Bernard Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, on 29 November 1929 at Grant, Wisconsin, Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal November 14, 1929 - Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement
Death	9 April 1986	Susan C. Klaas died on 9 April 1986 at Illinois at age 76.
Burial	after 9 April 1986	She was buried after 9 April 1986 at East Dubuque Cemetery, Dunleith Township, Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 September 1909

Susan C. Klaas was born on 14 September 1909 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Herman John Klaas and Mary Magdalena Alt.

Marriage

29 November 1929

Susan C. Klaas married John Bernard Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, on 29 November 1929 at Grant, Wisconsin, Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal November 14, 1929 - Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement

Death

9 April 1986

Susan C. Klaas died on 9 April 1986 at Illinois at age 76.

Burial

after 9 April 1986

She was buried after 9 April 1986 at East Dubuque Cemetery, Dunleith Township, Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Susan C. Klaas was listed as a daughter in Herman John Klaas's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Susan C. Klaas was listed as a daughter in Herman John Klaas's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 41.

Merlin E. Helbing

M, b. 14 March 1929, d. 27 December 2010

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Merlin E Helbing

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Merlin E. Helbing was also known as Merks.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Merlin E. Helbing was also known as Merks.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 March 1929	Merlin E. Helbing was born on 14 March 1929 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
Marriage	8 July 1952	Merlin E. Helbing married Bernadine M. Ertz on 8 July 1952.
Death	27 December 2010	Merlin E. Helbing died on 27 December 2010 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81 Merlin E. Helbing, 81, of Cuba City, WI, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at home. Merlin was born on March 14, 1929, in Cuba City, WI, the son of John C. and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing. He married Bernadine “Bunnie” Ertz Helbing on July 8, 1952, at St. Mary’s Church in Bloomington, WI. Survivors include his wife, Bunnie of Cuba City; a son, Alan Helbing of Cuba City; three daughters: Pam (Dave) Fischer of Janesville, WI, Pat (Wayne) Runde, of LaCrosse, WI, and Sandy (Gerry) Eggers of Dubuque, IA; three sisters: Elizabeth Dalsing of Dubuque, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, WI, and Elaine (David) Lange of Mt. Prospect, IL; a brother, Leonard (Beverly) Helbing of Dubuque; a brother-in-law, Richard Nilles of Dubuque; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Helbing of Cuba City; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Joshua Eggers; his sister, Evelyn Nilles; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Louise and Ray Droessler and Margaret and Lawrence Schardt; his brother, William Helbing; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe and Elma Helbing and Ed and Leora Helbing; and a brother-in-law, Delmar Dalsing. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at HOLY GHOST CHURCH in DICKEYVILLE, with Rev. Bernard Rott and Rev. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at CASEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES in CUBA CITY, where the parish rosary will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the FUNERAL HOME before the service. Janesville Gazette December 29, 2010 - Merlin E Helbing obituary
Burial	after 27 December 2010	He was buried after 27 December 2010 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 March 1929

Merlin E. Helbing was born on 14 March 1929 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

8 July 1952

Merlin E. Helbing married Bernadine M. Ertz on 8 July 1952.

Death

27 December 2010

Merlin E. Helbing died on 27 December 2010 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81 Merlin E. Helbing, 81, of Cuba City, WI, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at home. Merlin was born on March 14, 1929, in Cuba City, WI, the son of John C. and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing. He married Bernadine “Bunnie” Ertz Helbing on July 8, 1952, at St. Mary’s Church in Bloomington, WI. Survivors include his wife, Bunnie of Cuba City; a son, Alan Helbing of Cuba City; three daughters: Pam (Dave) Fischer of Janesville, WI, Pat (Wayne) Runde, of LaCrosse, WI, and Sandy (Gerry) Eggers of Dubuque, IA; three sisters: Elizabeth Dalsing of Dubuque, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, WI, and Elaine (David) Lange of Mt. Prospect, IL; a brother, Leonard (Beverly) Helbing of Dubuque; a brother-in-law, Richard Nilles of Dubuque; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Helbing of Cuba City; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Joshua Eggers; his sister, Evelyn Nilles; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Louise and Ray Droessler and Margaret and Lawrence Schardt; his brother, William Helbing; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe and Elma Helbing and Ed and Leora Helbing; and a brother-in-law, Delmar Dalsing. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at HOLY GHOST CHURCH in DICKEYVILLE, with Rev. Bernard Rott and Rev. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at CASEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES in CUBA CITY, where the parish rosary will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the FUNERAL HOME before the service.

Janesville Gazette December 29, 2010 - Merlin E Helbing obituary

Burial

after 27 December 2010

He was buried after 27 December 2010 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
17 April 1930	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Merlin E. Helbing was the best man at the wedding of Charlotte Elnore Kringle and William Anton Helbing on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa; William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Bernadine M. Ertz

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Bernadine M. Ertz was also known as Bunny.

Name Variation

Bernadine M. Ertz was also known as Bunnie.

Married Name

8 July 1952

As of 8 July 1952,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

8 July 1952

Bernadine M. Ertz married Merlin E. Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 8 July 1952.

Elizabeth A. Helbing

F, b. 14 August 1921, d. 23 February 2015

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Dalsing.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Elizabeth A. Helbing married Delmar Dalsing, son of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.

Birth

14 August 1921

Elizabeth A. Helbing was born on 14 August 1921 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Death

23 February 2015

Elizabeth A. Helbing died on 23 February 2015 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 93 Elizabeth A. Dalsing, 93, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at Heritage Manor.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Private burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth is survived by 5 children, Linda (Jim) Erpelding, Stephen (Mary) Dalsing, Susan (Dave) Placke, Debbie (Marshall) Grice, and Lisa Dalsing. Eleven Grandchildren, sixteen Great grand children, a brother Leonard (Bev) Helbing, two sisters; Joan (Merlin) Patzner and Elaine (Dave) Lange.

She was preceded in death by her husband Delmar Dalsing and daughter Sharon Burd.

Burial

after 23 February 2015

She was buried after 23 February 2015 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth A. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth A. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Elizabeth A. Helbing was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Richard Nilles and Evelyn M. Helbing on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin; Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Delmar Dalsing

M, b. 13 April 1920, d. 23 June 1974

Father*

Andrew Edward Dalsing b. 1889, d. 29 Jun 1972

Mother*

Louisa Mary Franzen b. 1892, d. 1985

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Delmar Dalsing married Elizabeth A. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Birth

13 April 1920

Delmar Dalsing was born on 13 April 1920 at Kieler, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Franzen.

Death

23 June 1974

Delmar Dalsing died on 23 June 1974 at age 54 Delmar Dalsing obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 26, 1974 - Delmar Dalsing obituary

Burial

after 23 June 1974

He was buried after 23 June 1974 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Leonard H. Helbing

M, b. 26 January 1927, d. 4 January 2018

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Leonard H Helbing

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 January 1927

Leonard H. Helbing was born on 26 January 1927 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

30 October 1954

Leonard H. Helbing married Beverly Beresford, daughter of Harvey Beresford, on 30 October 1954.

Death

4 January 2018

Leonard H. Helbing died on 4 January 2018 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 90 Leonard H. Helbing, 90 of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 8, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd. with a Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

Leonard was born January 26, 1927 in Cuba City, Wisconsin the son of Jon and Ann (Hinderman) Helbing. Leonard served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Beverly B. Beresford on October 30, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she passed on March 29, 2016. Leonard worked for the Fischer Company and retired after 28 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, carpentry work, and volunteered at the Arboretum after retiring.

Survivors include his children; Ron (Laurie) Helbing of Asbury and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon of Bernard; eight (8) grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla, and Austin; eleven (11) great-grandchildren; siblings, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange; in-laws, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford, Keith (Jane) Beresford, and Bunny Helbing.

Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; a son, Randy; parents; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Merlin “Merks”, William, Margaret, Louise, Liz, and Evelyn.

Burial

after 4 January 2018

He was buried after 4 January 2018 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Leonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Leonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Child of Leonard H. Helbing and Beverly Beresford

Randall J. Helbing b. c 1960, d. Jan 1977

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Beverly Beresford

F, b. 16 August 1931, d. 29 March 2016

Father*

Harvey Beresford

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 October 1954

As of 30 October 1954,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 August 1931

Beverly Beresford was born on 16 August 1931 at Epworth, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Harvey Beresford.

Marriage

30 October 1954

Beverly Beresford married Leonard H. Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 30 October 1954.

Death

29 March 2016

Beverly Beresford died on 29 March 2016 at age 84 Beverly B. (Beresford) Helbing , 84 of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. today at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road, with a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Beverly was born August 16, 1931, in Epworth, Iowa the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Ulrich) Beresford. She married Leonard Helbing on October 30, 1954, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Beverly loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and playing Bingo.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard; children, Ron (Laurie) Helbing , of Asbury, and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon, of Bernard; eight grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla and Austin; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford and Keith (Jane) Beresford; in-laws, JoAnn (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange.

Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Randy; parents; step-mother, Rose; siblings, Caroline and Wendall; and numerous other relatives.

Burial

after 29 March 2016

She was buried after 29 March 2016 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Child of Beverly Beresford and Leonard H. Helbing

Randall J. Helbing b. c 1960, d. Jan 1977

Evelyn M. Helbing

F, b. 12 February 1918, d. 21 October 2004

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 November 1941

As of 25 November 1941,her married name was Nilles.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 February 1918

Evelyn M. Helbing was born on 12 February 1918 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

25 November 1941

Evelyn M. Helbing married Richard Nilles on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement

Death

21 October 2004

Evelyn M. Helbing died on 21 October 2004 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 86.

Burial

after 21 October 2004

She was buried after 21 October 2004 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Evelyn M. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Evelyn M. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Evelyn M. Helbing was the maid of honor at the wedding of Elma Mary Dalsing and Joseph E. Helbing on 16 September 1940 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Evelyn M. Helbing and Richard Nilles

Larry Richard Nilles+ b. 16 Jul 1944, d. 23 Jan 2005
Sandra Suzanne Nilles b. c 1948, d. Jan 1949
Tom Nilles b. a 1949, d. b 2005

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Richard Nilles

M, b. before 1923

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

before 1923

Richard Nilles was born before 1923.

Marriage

25 November 1941

He married Evelyn M. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement

Children of Richard Nilles and Evelyn M. Helbing

Larry Richard Nilles+ b. 16 Jul 1944, d. 23 Jan 2005
Sandra Suzanne Nilles b. c 1948, d. Jan 1949
Tom Nilles b. a 1949, d. b 2005

Louise C. Helbing

F, b. 24 July 1912, d. 27 September 1997

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louise C. Helbing was also known as Louisa.

Married Name

January 1935

As of January 1935,her married name was Droessler.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 July 1912

Louise C. Helbing was born on 24 July 1912 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

January 1935

Louise C. Helbing married Raynold H. Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, in January 1935 at Grant, Wisconsin, marriage license issued first week of January.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Jan 1935 - Raymond Droessler and Louisa Helbing marriage license

Death

27 September 1997

Louise C. Helbing died on 27 September 1997 at age 85.

Burial

after 27 September 1997

She was buried after 27 September 1997 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Louise C. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Louise C. Helbing was listed as wife in Raynold H. Droessler's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Children of Louise C. Helbing and Raynold H. Droessler

Rose Ann Droessler b. 12 Oct 1935, d. 21 Aug 2008
Darlene M. Droessler+ b. 18 Jul 1937, d. 31 May 2008
Jeanette Droessler b. 16 Jan 1943, d. 20 Nov 2010
Burnell Droessler b. 22 Jun 1951, d. 4 Jan 1997

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Raynold H. Droessler

M, b. 1913, d. July 1974

Father*

Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965

Mother*

Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Raynold H. Droessler was also known as Ray.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1913

Raynold H. Droessler was born in 1913 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.

Marriage

January 1935

Raynold H. Droessler married Louise C. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, in January 1935 at Grant, Wisconsin, marriage license issued first week of January.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Jan 1935 - Raymond Droessler and Louisa Helbing marriage license

Burial

July 1974

Raynold H. Droessler was buried in July 1974 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

July 1974

He died in July 1974 Raynold H Droessler obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 31, 1974 - Raynold H Droessler obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

7 February 1920

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Raynold H. Droessler was listed as a son in Joseph John Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Droessler.¹

1940

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Raynold H. Droessler was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Children of Raynold H. Droessler and Louise C. Helbing

Rose Ann Droessler b. 12 Oct 1935, d. 21 Aug 2008
Darlene M. Droessler+ b. 18 Jul 1937, d. 31 May 2008
Jeanette Droessler b. 16 Jan 1943, d. 20 Nov 2010
Burnell Droessler b. 22 Jun 1951, d. 4 Jan 1997

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 41.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Margaret Catherine Helbing

F, b. 26 November 1913, d. 1 June 1992

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Mrs Lawrence Schardt (Margaret Helbing) 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Margaret Catherine Helbing was also known as Margarette.

Married Name

18 September 1934

As of 18 September 1934,her married name was Schardt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 November 1913

Margaret Catherine Helbing was born on 26 November 1913 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

18 September 1934

Margaret Catherine Helbing married Lawrence Schardt on 18 September 1934 Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait.

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934

Death

1 June 1992

Margaret Catherine Helbing died on 1 June 1992 at age 78.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Catherine Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Margaret Catherine Helbing and Lawrence Schardt

Elvera Ann Schardt b. 1 Jul 1935, d. 29 Aug 2014
Gerald R. Schardt b. 5 Mar 1938, d. 5 Oct 2006
Lloyd J. Schardt b. 21 Aug 1939, d. 29 Apr 2015
Eldon Joseph Schardt b. 12 Jan 1941, d. 14 Feb 2013
Lyle Richard Schardt b. 25 Dec 1943, d. 1 Dec 2011

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.

Lawrence Schardt

M, b. 8 February 1912, d. April 1977

Lawrence Schardt 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 February 1912

Lawrence Schardt was born on 8 February 1912.

Marriage

18 September 1934

He married Margaret Catherine Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 18 September 1934 Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait.

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934

Death

April 1977

Lawrence Schardt died in April 1977 at age 65.

Children of Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Catherine Helbing

Elvera Ann Schardt b. 1 Jul 1935, d. 29 Aug 2014
Gerald R. Schardt b. 5 Mar 1938, d. 5 Oct 2006
Lloyd J. Schardt b. 21 Aug 1939, d. 29 Apr 2015
Eldon Joseph Schardt b. 12 Jan 1941, d. 14 Feb 2013
Lyle Richard Schardt b. 25 Dec 1943, d. 1 Dec 2011

William Anton Helbing

M, b. 5 December 1924, d. 15 June 2004

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

William A Helbing 1956

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William Anton Helbing was also known as Bill.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 December 1924

William Anton Helbing was born on 5 December 1924 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

29 September 1956

William Anton Helbing married Charlotte Elnore Kringle on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa, William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 3, 1956 - William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement

Death

15 June 2004

William Anton Helbing died on 15 June 2004 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 79 William "Bill" Helbing, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Mercy Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2004, at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH in Hazel Green with Father Cy Weisensel officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Burial

after 15 June 2004

He was buried after 15 June 2004 at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

William Anton Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

William Anton Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

William Anton Helbing was the best man at the wedding of Leora Mary Jansen and Edward H. Helbing on 3 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.