Joseph Eugene Bell

M, b. 4 September 1839, d. 17 September 1856
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 September 1839Joseph Eugene Bell was born on 4 September 1839 at Todd, Kentucky.
He was the son of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Death17 September 1856Joseph Eugene Bell died on 17 September 1856 at age 17 year 13 days, Graves, Kentucky, at age 17.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850District 2, Graves, KentuckyJoseph Eugene Bell was listed in Joseph Hay Bell's household on the 1850 Census at District 2, Graves, Kentucky.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M432_201; Page: 380A; Image: 358.

William Wirt Bell

M, b. 23 December 1841, d. 11 January 1906
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 December 1841William Wirt Bell was born on 23 December 1841 at Todd, Kentucky.
He was the son of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage22 October 1868William Wirt Bell married Sarah J. Ashby on 22 October 1868 at Webster, Kentucky.
Death11 January 1906William Wirt Bell died on 11 January 1906 at age 64 years 19 days, Slaughterville, Kentucky, at age 64.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850District 2, Graves, KentuckyWilliam Wirt Bell was listed in Joseph Hay Bell's household on the 1850 Census at District 2, Graves, Kentucky.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M432_201; Page: 380A; Image: 358.

Martha Ellen Bell

F, b. 20 September 1843, d. 15 July 1860
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 October 1859As of 13 October 1859,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1843Martha Ellen Bell was born on 20 September 1843 at Graves, Kentucky.
She was the daughter of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage13 October 1859Martha Ellen Bell married George W. Johnson on 13 October 1859 at Pope, Illinois.
Death15 July 1860Martha Ellen Bell died on 15 July 1860 at 16 years 25 days at age 16.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850District 2, Graves, KentuckyMartha Ellen Bell was listed in Joseph Hay Bell's household on the 1850 Census at District 2, Graves, Kentucky.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M432_201; Page: 380A; Image: 358.

Susan Anthea Bell

F, b. 16 March 1846, d. 7 July 1902
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 August 1880As of 15 August 1880,her married name was Neely.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 March 1846Susan Anthea Bell was born on 16 March 1846 at Graves, Kentucky.
She was the daughter of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage15 August 1880Susan Anthea Bell married Thomas Neely on 15 August 1880 at Pope, Illinois.
Death7 July 1902Susan Anthea Bell died on 7 July 1902 at age 56 years 3 mos 22 days at age 56.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850District 2, Graves, KentuckySusan Anthea Bell was listed in Joseph Hay Bell's household on the 1850 Census at District 2, Graves, Kentucky.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M432_201; Page: 380A; Image: 358.

Sarah Emily Bell

F, b. 27 April 1848, d. 20 August 1848
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 April 1848Sarah Emily Bell was born on 27 April 1848 at Graves, Kentucky.
She was the daughter of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Death20 August 1848Sarah Emily Bell died on 20 August 1848 at 3 mo 24 days.

Mary Louisa Taliaferro Bell

F, b. 27 August 1849
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 May 1877As of 27 May 1877,her married name was Roe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1849Mary Louisa Taliaferro Bell was born on 27 August 1849 at Henry, Tennessee.
She was the daughter of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage27 May 1877Mary Louisa Taliaferro Bell married James C. Roe on 27 May 1877 at Pope, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 August 1850District 2, Graves, KentuckyMary Louisa Taliaferro Bell was listed in Joseph Hay Bell's household on the 1850 Census at District 2, Graves, Kentucky.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M432_201; Page: 380A; Image: 358.

Reverand Jacob Robert Bell

M, b. 17 February 1852, d. 19 September 1886
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1852Reverand Jacob Robert Bell was born on 17 February 1852 at Graves, Kentucky.
He was the son of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage4 March 1874Reverand Jacob Robert Bell married Eunice C. Timmons on 4 March 1874 at Hopkins, Kentucky.
Death19 September 1886Reverand Jacob Robert Bell died on 19 September 1886 at Desoto, Illinois, at age 34.

Marcus M Tyler Bell

M, b. 3 March 1855
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 March 1855Marcus M Tyler Bell was born on 3 March 1855 at Graves, Kentucky.
He was the son of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage24 December 1873Marcus M Tyler Bell married Alice Craig on 24 December 1873 at Pope, Illinois.

James Madison Bell

M, b. 4 July 1858, d. 29 July 1914
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 July 1858James Madison Bell was born on 4 July 1858 at Pope, Illinois.
He was the son of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage28 April 1881James Madison Bell married Louisa Mizell on 28 April 1881 at Livingston, Kentucky.
Death29 July 1914James Madison Bell died on 29 July 1914 at age 56 years 25 days, Blairstown, Missouri, at age 56.

Joseph Hay Bell

M, b. 22 July 1862
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Hay Bell was also known as Hay.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1862Joseph Hay Bell was born on 22 July 1862 at Pope, Illinois.
He was the son of Joseph Hay Bell and Aurelia Ann Coleman.
Marriage30 June 1891Joseph Hay Bell married Lilly Sloan, daughter of Wesley Sloan and Mary E. Wilcox, on 30 June 1891 at 2nd marriage for him.

John Griffin

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Griffin was also known as Griffen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Griffin married Sallie T. Bell, daughter of Jacob Bell and Martha Hay Taliaferro.

Elizabeth Ann Palmer

F, b. December 1853, d. 1943
Father*William Henderson Palmer b. 1823, d. 1868
Mother*Sarah Sumner b. 5 Oct 1827, d. 30 Mar 1913
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Ann Palmer was also known as Lizzie.
Married NameFebruary 1879As of February 1879,her married name was Tuttle.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1853Elizabeth Ann Palmer was born in December 1853 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of William Henderson Palmer and Sarah Sumner.
MarriageFebruary 1879Elizabeth Ann Palmer married William Francis Tuttle in February 1879 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Burial1943Elizabeth Ann Palmer was buried in 1943 at Milton Junction Cemetery, Milton Junction, Rock, Wisconsin.
Death1943She died in 1943.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 July 1860Paris, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed in William Henderson Palmer's household on the 1860 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Woodman, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed as wife in William Francis Tuttle's household on the 1880 Census at Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1900Milton, Rock, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed as wife in William Francis Tuttle's household on the 1900 Census at Milton, Rock, Wisconsin.3
1930Madison, Dane, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed as wife in William Francis Tuttle's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.4
  • Elizabeth Ann Palmer had 4 with 3 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 4 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Elizabeth Ann Palmer and William Francis Tuttle

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1409; Page: 521; Image: 539; Family History Library Film: 805409.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1427; Family History Film: 1255427; Page: 407B; Enumeration District: 129.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: 1815; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1241815.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: 2567; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0040; Image: 18.0; FHL microfilm: 2342301.

William Francis Tuttle

M, b. 15 August 1840, d. July 1931
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 August 1840William Francis Tuttle was born on 15 August 1840 at Massachusetts.
Marriage18 January 1866He married Lizzie M. Sawyer on 18 January 1866 at Massachusetts.
MarriageFebruary 1879William Francis Tuttle married Elizabeth Ann Palmer, daughter of William Henderson Palmer and Sarah Sumner, in February 1879 at Grant, Wisconsin.
DivorceFebruary 1879William Francis Tuttle and Lizzie M. Sawyer were divorced in February 1879.
BurialJuly 1931William Francis Tuttle was buried in July 1931 at Milton Junction Cemetery, Milton Junction, Rock, Wisconsin.
DeathJuly 1931He died in July 1931 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 90.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Richland, Richland, WisconsinWilliam Francis Tuttle was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Richland, Richland, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Woodman, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1900Milton, Rock, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Milton, Rock, Wisconsin.3
1930Madison, Dane, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.4

Children of William Francis Tuttle and Lizzie M. Sawyer

Children of William Francis Tuttle and Elizabeth Ann Palmer

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Richland, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1734; Page: 678A; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 553233.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1427; Family History Film: 1255427; Page: 407B; Enumeration District: 129.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: 1815; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1241815.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: 2567; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0040; Image: 18.0; FHL microfilm: 2342301.

unknown (?)

F, b. between 1801 and 1810
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McClain.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageUnknown (?) married John McClain, son of Matthew McClain and Mary (?).
Birthbetween 1801 and 1810Unknown (?) was born between 1801 and 1810.
Census DateLocationDescription
1830Warren, TennesseeUnknown (?) was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

Children of unknown (?) and John McClain

(?) McClain

M, b. between 1825 and 1830
Father*John McClain b. bt 1801 - 1805
Mother*unknown (?) b. bt 1801 - 1810
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbetween 1825 and 1830(?) McClain was born between 1825 and 1830.
He was the son of John McClain and unknown (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
1830Warren, Tennessee(?) McClain was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

(?) McClain

M, b. between 1825 and 1830
Father*John McClain b. bt 1801 - 1805
Mother*unknown (?) b. bt 1801 - 1810
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbetween 1825 and 1830(?) McClain was born between 1825 and 1830.
He was the son of John McClain and unknown (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
1830Warren, Tennessee(?) McClain was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

(?) McClain

F, b. between 1825 and 1830
Father*John McClain b. bt 1801 - 1805
Mother*unknown (?) b. bt 1801 - 1810
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbetween 1825 and 1830(?) McClain was born between 1825 and 1830.
She was the daughter of John McClain and unknown (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
1830Warren, Tennessee(?) McClain was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

Clarence Knox

M, b. 10 December 1904, d. 11 June 1988
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 December 1904Clarence Knox was born on 10 December 1904 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage5 June 1929He married Gretta H. McPherson, daughter of Arthur McPherson and Orpha C. Gillilan, on 5 June 1929.
Death11 June 1988Clarence Knox died on 11 June 1988 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 83.

Child of Clarence Knox and Gretta H. McPherson

(?) Felderman

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1964(?) Felderman married Louella McPherson, daughter of Arthur McPherson and Orpha C. Gillilan, after 1964.

Maude E. McPherson

F, b. 28 January 1905, d. 25 February 1907
Father*Arthur McPherson b. 23 Jul 1880, d. 16 Jul 1970
Mother*Orpha C. Gillilan b. 14 Nov 1878, d. Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMaude E. McPherson was also known as Maudie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 January 1905Maude E. McPherson was born on 28 January 1905.
She was the daughter of Arthur McPherson and Orpha C. Gillilan.
Death25 February 1907Maude E. McPherson died on 25 February 1907 at age 2.

Jennie M. McPherson

F, b. 13 November 1903, d. 19 February 1907
Father*Arthur McPherson b. 23 Jul 1880, d. 16 Jul 1970
Mother*Orpha C. Gillilan b. 14 Nov 1878, d. Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJennie M. McPherson was also known as Jenny.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 November 1903Jennie M. McPherson was born on 13 November 1903.
She was the daughter of Arthur McPherson and Orpha C. Gillilan.
Death19 February 1907Jennie M. McPherson died on 19 February 1907 at age 3.

Florence E. Miller

F, b. 6 December 1913, d. 13 November 1988
Father*William Miller
Mother*Clara Glazier
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1933As of before 1933,her married name was McPherson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1913Florence E. Miller was born on 6 December 1913.
She was the daughter of William Miller and Clara Glazier.
Marriagebefore 1933Florence E. Miller married Clifford S. McPherson, son of Arthur McPherson and Orpha C. Gillilan, before 1933.
Death13 November 1988Florence E. Miller died on 13 November 1988 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 74.

Child of Florence E. Miller and Clifford S. McPherson

William Miller

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWilliam Miller married Clara Glazier.

Child of William Miller and Clara Glazier

Clara Glazier

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Miller.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClara Glazier married William Miller.

Child of Clara Glazier and William Miller

James Clarence Knox

M, b. 29 November 1941, d. 6 October 2012
Father*Clarence Knox b. 10 Dec 1904, d. 11 Jun 1988
Mother*Gretta H. McPherson b. 14 Dec 1907, d. 3 Mar 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Clarence Knox was also known as Jim.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 November 1941James Clarence Knox was born on 29 November 1941 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clarence Knox and Gretta H. McPherson.
Death6 October 2012James Clarence Knox died on 6 October 2012 at age 70 James Clarence Knox passed away on Oct. 6, 2012. Jim was born on Nov. 29, 1941, to Clarence and Gretta Knox in Platteville. He married Kathleen (McCabe) Knox on June 14, 1964. They have two daughters, Lezlie Knox (John Symms) and Sara Hook (Shawn Hook) and two grandsons, Alexander Symms and Corbin Hook. Other survivors include his brothers, Clayton and Douglas (Karen) Knox. He taught geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1968, retiring as Evjue-Bascom Professor in 2011. His teaching load routinely included a large introductory course along with advanced courses in geomorphology. Jim supervised the completion of 30 Ph.D. dissertations and 55 M.S. theses in geography and frequently sat on committees in external departments. His former graduate students hold many of the most prominent positions in the field of physical geography. Professional honors given to Jim Knox Fellowships from the Geological Society of America and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He received multiple awards from the Association of American Geographers for his research and service to the profession. He authored or co-authored ~90 research publications which appearing in journals such as Science and Nature. In addition to his active career as a teacher and scholar, he enjoyed Badger Football and Basketball, genealogy, and spending time on the family farm. Jim’s Irish setters brought much happiness to his life. He was proud that both daughters followed him into education and thrilled that his grandsons delight in science. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road. A visitation will take place from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the UW Department of Geography, 550 N. Park Street, Madison WI 53706.

Evelyn Helmer

F, b. 26 August 1913, d. March 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEvelyn Helmer was also known as Hellmer.
Married Name7 June 1938As of 7 June 1938,her married name was Wunderlin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 August 1913Evelyn Helmer was born on 26 August 1913 at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage7 June 1938She married Francis I. Wunderlin, son of Francis I. Wunderlin and Maude C. Horner, on 7 June 1938.
DeathMarch 1941Evelyn Helmer died in March 1941 at age 27 mother and baby died together; Mrs Francis Wunderlin (Evelyn Helmer) and infant obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 31, 1941 - Mrs Francis Wunderlin (Evelyn Helmer) and infant obituary

Child of Evelyn Helmer and Francis I. Wunderlin

Mary Reinecke

F, b. 3 May 1929, d. 4 July 2020
Father*David H. Reinecke b. 13 Apr 1905, d. 17 Oct 1984
Mother*Laura Turner b. 8 Mar 1904, d. 22 May 1983
Charts
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Mary Reinecke 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 January 1951As of 29 January 1951,her married name was Langkamp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 May 1929Mary Reinecke was born on 3 May 1929.
She was the daughter of David H. Reinecke and Laura Turner.
Marriage29 January 1951Mary Reinecke married LeRoy George Langkamp, son of Henry Engelbert Langkamp and Elizabeth Mary McClain, on 29 January 1951 Mary Reinecke and LeRoy George Langkamp marriage announcement.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 01 Feb 1951 - Mary Reinecke and LeRoy George Langkamp marriage announcement
Death4 July 2020Mary Reinecke died on 4 July 2020 at age 91 Mary Langkamp, 91, joined her beloved husband in Heaven on Saturday, July 4th, 2020.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, July 9th, 2020, at St. Andrew Parish, 101 Church St, Tennyson, WI, with Fr. Richard Leffler officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9a.m. until time of Mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery, Tennyson, WI. Please remember to practice the social distancing guidelines and if you feel it necessary, please wear a mask. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road Dubuque, Iowa, is assisting the family. If you are unable to attend the funeral, a live stream can be viewed on the funeral home Facebook page.

Mary was born on May 3rd, 1929, daughter of David and Laura (Turner) Reinecke. She married the love of her life, LeRoy Langkamp, on January 29th, 1951. They were joined in marriage for 63 wonderful years - there was no greater love story. They consistently exemplified what married life should be; how to live, love, laugh, forgive and persevere. Ten children, 25 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren, all because two people fell in love. Her greatest joys in life were family and devotion to her faith.

After graduating from college, she entered the workforce with her father at the Potosi State Bank before assuming her greatest calling as a loving wife and mother. She was a humble, charitable, compassionate, gentle, hard-working and loving woman, beloved by all who knew her. Mary was always led by faith. Her beautiful soul was evident in the way her eyes would light up when she talked about those she loved and for the effortless Grace with which she raised her ever-growing family. She was admired more than she would ever take credit for and left an undeniable legacy of commitment to faith and family. God is everywhere, but he needed helping hands so he created mothers like Mary. Her children and grandchildren were blessed beyond measure that she was theirs. As her son Henry said, "Mother Teresa will be honored to sit by her side." Mary was always surrounded by loved ones. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, reading, and baking. Each day began and ended with prayer. Her cooking and baking could not be matched, even by following the same recipe. The running joke among her grandchildren was, "Is this Grandma's wheat bread or 'Grandma's' wheat bread?" The secret ingredient had to be her love. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Deb (Buzz) Kittoe, Victoria (Dan) Kieler, Ted (Sue) Langkamp, Richard (Laura) Langkamp, Kim (John) Lohberg, Theresa (Jack) Steinhoff, Henry (Lori) Langkamp, Ann (Jerry) Domask, Kathy (Perry) Leibfried, & Lori (Ron) Zenz; grandchildren, Brad (Ashley) Kittoe, Jeremy (Michelle) Kittoe, Chris (Karly) Kittoe, Beth (Dan) Gullick, Karl Langkamp, Tyler (Emily) Langkamp, Mary (Nathaniel) Lohberg, Michelle (Chris) Brant, Audrey (Eric), Michael (Abby), Anthony (Kim) & Ethan Steinhoff, Krista (Brian) Hancock, Emily (Spence) Birkenholz, Mitch (Miranda), Jacob, & Sophie Langkamp, Matt (Tanya) & Joe Domask, Rachel (Zach) Stewart, Megan (Rhett) Weber, Mark (Tessa) Leibfried, Jason (Lindsay) & Mariah Zenz; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; her in-laws, Bernice Broihahn, Franklin & Kathy Langkamp, Kathryn Powell, MaryAnn Riesselman, Rose Marie & John Reuter; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Langkamp; her parents David and Laura Reinecke; parents-in-law Henry & Elizabeth Langkamp; siblings, Bill Reinecke and Jane Kaiser; in-Laws, Mert Kaiser, Rita Reinecke, Mervin Broihahn, George Powell, Virgil Riesselman; granddaughter, Stacy Kittoe-Brown; grandson, Jonny Kieler; nephew, Michael Broihahn; and niece, Peg Kershner.
  • Mary Reinecke graduated in May 1947 Mary Reinecke and Marie Winkler named valedictorian and salutatorian of St Andrews high school.
    The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 22 May 1947 - Mary Reinecke and Marie Winkler named valedictorian and salutatorian of St Andrews high school

Mervin C. Broihahn

M, b. 28 August 1928, d. 23 October 2011
Father*Frederick Broihahn b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner b. Mar 1882, d. 12 Sep 1944
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 August 1928Mervin C. Broihahn was born on 28 August 1928.
He was the son of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
Death23 October 2011Mervin C. Broihahn died on 23 October 2011 at age 83 Mervin C. Broihahn, age 83, of Platteville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Oct. 23, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1928, in Rockville, the youngest child of Frederick and Elizabeth (Keehner) Broihahn. He was united in marriage to Berniece Langkamp on Dec. 30, 1950, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, prior to deployment in the Army. Mervin was a licensed cheese maker and milk truck operator until he and Berniece began farming in 1957. After leaving farming in 1970, he worked for the University of Platteville, retiring from the plumbing department in March 1991.

After retirement from the university, Mervin kept busy by working for the First National Bank of Platteville as a bank runner for more than 13 years and with NAPA auto parts. He spent the majority of his time, however, doing what he loved most, applying his handyman skills to helping family, neighbors and friends fix and build things.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Berniece; children, Peg (Don) Kershner of Sun Prairie, and Fred (Amy) Broihahn of Madison; grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Gilmer, Angie and Kelly Broihahn, Zach, Brent and Paige Kershner, Jenna, Jake and Joey Broihahn; and a great-grandchild, Aidan Gilmer. He is further survived by a sister, Sylvia Schmitz of Lancaster; brother, Lester (Shirley) Broihahn of Lake Geneva; sister-in-law, Pat Broihahn of Lancaster; and many other family members and friends who lifted his spirits with their visits during his illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Mervin Michael Broihahn on July 14, 2011, and infant daughter, Barbara Jean; and siblings, Carrie, Hubert, Ray, Rose, Mary, Ivan, Ivanelle, Alma and Ed.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Platteville. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville where military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 42 and VFW No. 5274. Friends may call from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the MELBY-BENDORF FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Platteville, where there will be a parish rosary at 8 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Southwest Health Center Hospice, 1400 Eastside Road, Platteville, WI 53818.

Children of Mervin C. Broihahn

George Powell

M

Virgil Willard Riesselman

M, b. 27 August 1933, d. 12 January 2005
Father*Virgil J. Riesselman b. 16 Mar 1908, d. 31 Jul 1948
Mother*Eleanor C. Lang b. 14 Feb 1912, d. 16 Mar 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1933Virgil Willard Riesselman was born on 27 August 1933 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Virgil J. Riesselman and Eleanor C. Lang.
Death12 January 2005Virgil Willard Riesselman died on 12 January 2005 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 71 Virgil W. Riesselman, 71, of 3106 Brunswick St., died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road, where there will be a wake service at 3 p.m.

Mr. Riesselman retired from Dubuque Stamping and Mfg. Co. after more than 40 years of service.

He was born on Aug. 27, 1933, in Dubuque, son of Virgil and Eleanor (Lang) Riesselman. He married Mary Ann Langkamp on Feb. 10, 1968, in Galena, Ill.

He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and cleaning his windows. He also was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Riesselman, of Dubuque; three children, Debbie (Jimmy) Dixon, Michael (Rhonda) Riesselman and Julie (Shawn) Connell, all of Memphis, Tenn; five grandchildren, Michael and Scarlet Riesselman, Cory and Leah Connell and Lauren Stockdale; two great-grandchildren, Tayten and Alyssa; a brother, Harold "Louie" Riesselman, of Dubuque; and two sisters, Arlene (Lloyd) Birch and Marcella Riesselman, both of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Stephen; a sister, Marie Welter; and a brother-in-law, Sonny Welter.