Alfred Jacobsen

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlfred Jacobsen married Jennie Nielsen.

Child of Alfred Jacobsen and Jennie Nielsen

Jennie Nielsen

F, d. 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jacobsen.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJennie Nielsen married Alfred Jacobsen.
Death1995Jennie Nielsen died in 1995.

Child of Jennie Nielsen and Alfred Jacobsen

Shirley Mae Lebahn

F, b. 14 August 1936, d. 14 June 2007
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hanson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageShirley Mae Lebahn married Robert Elwood Hanson, son of Lars Hanson and Alma Anderson.
Birth14 August 1936Shirley Mae Lebahn was born on 14 August 1936.
Death14 June 2007She died on 14 June 2007 at age 70.

Imelda Marklein

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Father*Herman G. Marklein b. 3 Nov 1892, d. 1962
Mother*Erna L. Willey b. 1892, d. a 1985
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 August 1949As of 16 August 1949,her married name was Lins.
Life EventDateDescription
Imelda Marklein was the daughter of Herman G. Marklein and Erna L. Willey.
Marriage16 August 1949Imelda Marklein married Donald Lins, son of Frank Joseph Lins and Cecelia M. Gruber, on 16 August 1949.

Herman Fuchs

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHerman Fuchs married Kate Fischer.

Child of Herman Fuchs and Kate Fischer

Kate Fischer

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Fuchs.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKate Fischer married Herman Fuchs.

Child of Kate Fischer and Herman Fuchs

Peter Balaban

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeter Balaban married Marie Gross.

Child of Peter Balaban and Marie Gross

Marie Gross

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Balaban.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarie Gross married Peter Balaban.

Child of Marie Gross and Peter Balaban

Thomas O. Honer

M, b. 17 September 1935, d. 26 June 2015
Father*Otto John Honer b. 21 Oct 1899, d. 22 Oct 1981
Mother*Catherine Elizabeth Killoy b. 16 Sep 1900, d. 17 May 1991
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 September 1935Thomas O. Honer was born on 17 September 1935 at Richland, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Otto John Honer and Catherine Elizabeth Killoy.
Death26 June 2015Thomas O. Honer died on 26 June 2015 at Wisconsin at age 79 Thomas O. Honer, age 79, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Richland Center, WI, died Friday June 26, 2015 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center-in Elkhorn. Thomas Otto Honer was born in Richland Center, WI on September 17, 1935, the son of the late Otto J. and Catherine (Killoy) Honer. Tom attended the St. John’s School for the Deaf in Milwaukee and graduated from the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan. Tom married Ellen Housman of Genoa City, WI on Sept. 26, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richland Center. He worked for over 39 years as a printer for Chaney Instruments, Inc. of Lake Geneva, WI. Tom is survived by: Ellen his wife of 56 years, a brother Jim (Virginia) Honer of Madison, a sister-in law, Doris M. Honer of Richland Center, WI; a brother-in-law Ken (Sharon) Housman of West Allis, WI, three nephews, four nieces and many cousins and friends. Tom will be missed by his many friends, especially those in the deaf community. He was a great Brewers fan. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Otto in 1982, his mother, Catherine in 1992 and his brother Michael “Mike” Honer February 17, 2015. A special thank you to neighbors Sue and Terry Riek, who provided so much help to Tom and Ellen during Tom’s illness. Graveside services will be held on Saturday July 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Richland Center with Monsignor Roger Scheckel officiating. Memorials may be made in Tom’s name to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 160 W. 4th St., Richland Center, WI 53581.Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the burial.

Michael K. Honer

M, b. 17 June 1927, d. 17 February 2015
Father*Otto John Honer b. 21 Oct 1899, d. 22 Oct 1981
Mother*Catherine Elizabeth Killoy b. 16 Sep 1900, d. 17 May 1991
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMichael K. Honer was also known as Mike.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 June 1927Michael K. Honer was born on 17 June 1927.
He was the son of Otto John Honer and Catherine Elizabeth Killoy.
Marriage6 October 1954Michael K. Honer married Doris M. Neuheisel, daughter of Anton Neuheisel and Emma Theresa Ederer, on 6 October 1954.
Death17 February 2015Michael K. Honer died on 17 February 2015 at age 87 Michael K. Honer, age 87, of Richland Center, formerly of Cazenovia, passed away on February 17, 2015.

Michael was born on June 17, 1927, in Richland Center, WI, the son of Otto and Catherine (Killoy) Honer. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1945, and attended Short Course at Madison. He married Doris M. Neuheisel on October 6, 1954, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Plain. This past October 2014, they celebrated 60 years of marriage. He farmed rural Ithaca for 33 years, and in 1960, he moved to Cazenovia and farmed until he retired in 2000. He loved the land and helping with the farm work. He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, and enjoyed his family and spending time with the grandchildren. Michael looked forward to attending class and family reunions and farm auctions.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Cazenovia, and St. Mary's Catholic Church, Richland Center. He was also a KC member and Catholic Forester.

Michael is survived by his wife, Doris;
Children: Beverly (Jed) Schacht of Green Bay,
Luanne (Steve Mueller) Honer of Lime Ridge,
Diane (Robert) Dembinski of Milwaukee,
Duane (Joanne) Honer of Williamsville, NY,
Brian (Melissa) Honer of LaValle;

Nine grandchildren: Carli (Jake) Krueger, Jenessa Schacht, Ryan Dembinski, Jennifer Honer, Kaitlyn Honer, Clayton Honer, Emma Honer, Sean Carrimon, and Misty Miller;
Great grandson, Dexter Paasch;

Brothers, James (Virginia) Honer of Madison,
Thomas (Ellen) Honer of Lake Geneva;
Sisters-in-law, Ruth Niemann of Reedsburg,
Lucy Ederer of Tempe, AZ;
Along with nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Don Niemann and Charles Ederer.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael K. Honer will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Germantown, with Father Wesley Janowski and Monsignor Roger Scheckel concelebrating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Cazenovia Chapel where the Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 PM. Visitation will also be held on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church.

Pearl Arlene Mickelson

F, b. 9 December 1924, d. 30 May 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPearl Arlene Mickelson was also known as Arlene.
Married Name13 January 1945As of 13 January 1945,her married name was Richards.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 December 1924Pearl Arlene Mickelson was born on 9 December 1924 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Marriage13 January 1945Pearl Arlene Mickelson married Donald L. Richards, son of George J. Richards and Mae Michels, on 13 January 1945.
Death30 May 2015Pearl Arlene Mickelson died on 30 May 2015 at age 90 Pearl “Arlene” (Mickelson) Richards, age 90, of Spring Green, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 9, 1924 in Arena Township, and was the 13th of 15 children of Albert and Tillie (Odness) Mickelson. She married Donald Richards on January 13, 1945. Donald and Arlene then began farming together. She participated in all aspects of running the farm while raising seven children. Upon leaving the farm, Arlene worked 11 years for Pig Improvement Company (PIC). After retirement, she worked part-time for The Prairie House Motel until celebrating her 80th birthday.

Arlene was proud of her large family and enjoyed their many gatherings which most often included musical entertainment provided by talented relatives and friends. Arlene was a hardworking, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She also enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and many great family fishing trips.

Arlene is survived by 5 children, Lavern (Jean) Richards, Betty (Ken) Koenig, Bonnie (Ronald) Fingerhut, John Richards, and Roger (Denise Cottone) Richards; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Richards; 10 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Sally Milne, of Mesa, AZ; sister-in-law, Geraldine Mickelson, Horseshoe Bend, AR; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; sons, Bill and Dale; grandson, Jayson; step-grandchild, Bryan Eichorst; parents; 9 brothers, Clarence, Olvin, John, Gilman, Marvin, Milo, Tommy, Elmer, and Lawrence; 4 sisters, Alma Johnson, Melva Hottman, Albertha Sharer, and Doris Gladem.

Funeral services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 237 E. Daly St., Spring Green at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2015. Rev. Douglas Larson-Sell will officiate with burial in the Spring Green Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or charity of your choice. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Children of Pearl Arlene Mickelson and Donald L. Richards

Donald L. Richards

M, b. 15 July 1917, d. 28 April 2002
Father*George J. Richards b. 26 May 1894, d. 8 Apr 1977
Mother*Mae Michels b. 29 Dec 1892, d. 6 Sep 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 July 1917Donald L. Richards was born on 15 July 1917 at Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin.
He was the son of George J. Richards and Mae Michels.
Marriage13 January 1945Donald L. Richards married Pearl Arlene Mickelson, daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness, on 13 January 1945.
Death28 April 2002Donald L. Richards died on 28 April 2002 at age 84 Donald L. Richards, age 84, of Spring Green passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2002 at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1917 in Wyoming Valley, the son of George and Mae (Michels) Richards. He married Arlene Mickelson on Jan 13, 1945. Donald and Arlene farmed in Big Hollow until 1975. Donald then worked for Peck's Feed and Grain until he retired in 1984 due to poor health. He was a talented woodworker and spent countless hours in his workshop making various toys, windmills and chests. Donald enjoyed driving around the countryside and spotting windmills he had made. He especially loved sharing and entertaining his family with many stories of his life and experiences. He will long be remembered for his subtle humor, strong sense of integrity and quiet gentleness. Donald was a loving husband to his wife of 57 years, Arlene, and caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his children and grandchildren. Along with his wife, he is survived by three sons, Lavern (Jean) and Roger (Pat), both of Spring Green, and John of Madison; two daughters, Betty (Ken) Koenig of DeForest, and Bonnie (Ron) Fingerhut of Spring Green; daughter-in-law, Sharon of Lone Rock; 10 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Donald is further survived by a brother, Lyle of Austell, GA; and three sisters, Norma (Lucius) Davidson of DeForest, Lois (Jack) Swaziek of Muscoda, and Mary Lou (George) McCabe of Elkhorn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Bill (Sharon) and Dale; grandson, Jayson; step-grandson, Bryan Eichorst; brother, Wilbur (Maybelle); and three sisters, Stella (Tony) Bauer, Elizabeth Coyne and Berniece (Max) Stueber. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2002, at Christ Lutheran Church, 237 E. Daley St., Spring Green. Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Children of Donald L. Richards and Pearl Arlene Mickelson

Jean Elaine Biser

F, b. 19 November 1944, d. 29 December 2019
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Richards.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 November 1944Jean Elaine Biser was born on 19 November 1944.
Death29 December 2019She died on 29 December 2019 at age 75 Jean Elaine Richards, age 75 of Spring Green, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. Jean was born November 19, 1944 to John and Doris Biser of Bear Valley, the third of five children. She graduated from the Richland Center Teacher’s College. She taught school in Monona until she married the love of her life, Donald LaVern “Doc” Richards on August 17, 1968.

The greatest joys of Jean’s life were her children and grandchildren. As her granddaughter Riley said, “Grandma always gave us hugs.” That was Jean’s way, always giving. Whether providing food to make sure everyone’s tummy was full, sharing her beautiful smile or giving her unending energy to help someone, Jean always made sure to leave people better off than they were before she arrived. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh, her love for her Family, and an unwavering faith in God as a member of St. John Catholic Church.

Jean is survived by her husband, her children Barb (Bob) Palmer, Vern (Nikki Dobbs) Richards and Randy (Becky) Richards; her grandchildren, Dan (Styph) Palmer, Matt (Keri) Palmer, Nathan (Allison Dougherty) Palmer, Laura Palmer, Kaylee Gleash, Brad Gleash, Riley Richards and Ember Richards; 6 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Ben (Sherrie) Biser; a sister, Frances Shepherd; sisters-in-law, Betty (Ken) Koenig and Bonnie (Ron) Fingerhut and Sharon Richards; brothers-in-law, John Richards, Roger (Denise) Richards.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jayson; her sisters, Dorothy Spink and Pat Farrington, father and mother in law, Donald and Arlene Richards; brothers-in-law, Bill Richards, Dale Richards, Dale Spink and Fred Shepherd.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jean will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at St John Catholic Church in Spring Green, WI. with burial in the church cemetery following mass. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and again on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.

Bill Richards

M, d. before 2015
Father*Donald L. Richards b. 15 Jul 1917, d. 28 Apr 2002
Mother*Pearl Arlene Mickelson b. 9 Dec 1924, d. 30 May 2015
Life EventDateDescription
Bill Richards was the son of Donald L. Richards and Pearl Arlene Mickelson.
Deathbefore 2015Bill Richards died before 2015.

Dale Richards

M, b. 1961, d. 1982
Father*Donald L. Richards b. 15 Jul 1917, d. 28 Apr 2002
Mother*Pearl Arlene Mickelson b. 9 Dec 1924, d. 30 May 2015
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1961Dale Richards was born in 1961.
He was the son of Donald L. Richards and Pearl Arlene Mickelson.
Death1982Dale Richards died in 1982.

Clarence Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Clarence Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Clarence Mickelson died before 2015.

Olvin Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Olvin Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Olvin Mickelson died before 2015.

John Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
John Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015John Mickelson died before 2015.

Gilman Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Gilman Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Gilman Mickelson died before 2015.

Marvin Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Marvin Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Marvin Mickelson died before 2015.

Milo Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Milo Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Milo Mickelson died before 2015.

Tommy Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Tommy Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Tommy Mickelson died before 2015.

Elmer Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Elmer Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Elmer Mickelson died before 2015.

Lawrence Mickelson

M, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Lawrence Mickelson was the son of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
Deathbefore 2015Lawrence Mickelson died before 2015.

Melva Mickelson

F, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hottman.
Life EventDateDescription
Melva Mickelson was the daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
MarriageMelva Mickelson married (?) Hottman.
Deathbefore 2015Melva Mickelson died before 2015.

(?) Hottman

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Hottman married Melva Mickelson, daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.

Albertha Mickelson

F, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sharer.
Life EventDateDescription
Albertha Mickelson was the daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
MarriageAlbertha Mickelson married (?) Sharer.
Deathbefore 2015Albertha Mickelson died before 2015.

(?) Sharer

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Sharer married Albertha Mickelson, daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.

Doris Mickelson

F, d. before 2015
Father*Albert E. Mickelson b. c 1871
Mother*Tillie Odness b. c 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Gladem.
Life EventDateDescription
Doris Mickelson was the daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.
MarriageDoris Mickelson married (?) Gladem.
Deathbefore 2015Doris Mickelson died before 2015.

(?) Gladem

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Gladem married Doris Mickelson, daughter of Albert E. Mickelson and Tillie Odness.