Eileen Catherine Kerkenbush

F, b. 10 April 1928, d. 20 February 1999
Father*William L. Kerkenbush b. 1 Dec 1896, d. 13 Sep 1967
Mother*Adaline J. Meoska b. 1901, d. 12 Oct 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Droeszler.

Child of Eileen Catherine Kerkenbush and Harlan Valentine Droeszler

Harlan Valentine Droeszler

M, b. 26 September 1926, d. 22 April 1997
Father*Francis Karl Droeszler b. 3 Sep 1884, d. 26 Aug 1965
Mother*Victoria Droessler b. 11 Feb 1884, d. 11 Feb 1970

Child of Harlan Valentine Droeszler and Eileen Catherine Kerkenbush

Susan Marie Droeszler

F, b. circa 1965, d. 19 July 1965
Father*Harlan Valentine Droeszler b. 26 Sep 1926, d. 22 Apr 1997
Mother*Eileen Catherine Kerkenbush b. 10 Apr 1928, d. 20 Feb 1999

Virginia Ann Kerkenbush

F, b. 23 November 1922, d. 15 August 2009
Father*William L. Kerkenbush b. 1 Dec 1896, d. 13 Sep 1967
Mother*Adaline J. Meoska b. 1901, d. 12 Oct 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVirginia Ann Kerkenbush was also known as Ginny.
Married Name25 November 1941As of 25 November 1941,her married name was Droessler.
  • Virginia Ann Kerkenbush was born on 23 November 1922 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of William L. Kerkenbush and Adaline J. Meoska.
  • Virginia Ann Kerkenbush married Virgil Frank Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, on 25 November 1941 Virginia Kerkenbush and James Droessler marriage announcement.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 27, 1941 - Virginia Kerkenbush and James Droessler marriage announcement
  • Virginia Ann Kerkenbush died on 15 August 2009 at age 86 Virginia Ann "Ginny" Droessler, 86, of Kieler, went home to her heavenly Father at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City, surrounded by her family.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, with the Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the church, where there will be a rosary/scripture service at 1 p.m. Friends also may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.
    She was born on Nov. 23, 1922, in Tennyson, daughter of William "Bill" and Adeline (Meoska) Kerkenbush.
    She married the love of her life, Virgil "Jim" Droessler, on Nov. 25, 1941, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Potosi; our father, Jim, preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2005. They were married for 631/2 years. As their children, we always knew the love they had for each other. That was a wonderful way to be brought up.
    Ginny was a very hardworking farm wife and still always found time to take care of Dad's plastering business accounts. She was a wonderful and loving mother to her eight children, and a precious, gentle mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a special sister to her brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and her many friends. She always had gentle words and a gentle way of helping any of us when we needed anything and never said an unkind word about anyone.
    She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Ladies Sodality. Her faith and love for Jesus brought her through many obstacles in her life. She instilled the faith of God in all of us, which we will carry with us throughout our lives and her grandchildren's lives.
    She loved her children and in-laws and always said they were perfect. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved when she could spend time with them. She always said each one of them was her favorite and always was throwing holy water their way to protect them.
    Ginny had a very special bond with her brothers and sisters, taking yearly vacations to Michigan and up north. No matter where they went, she was so happy just to be together with them. Her children were very fortunate to be able to spend time with them on those special vacations.
    She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was the center of our family circle and will remain in the center of our family because she will be in our hearts forever.
    Surviving are her children, Judy (Bob) Kaiser, Richard "Dick" (Barb) Droessler and Sandy (Roger) Hughes, all of Cuba City, Larry (Susan) Droessler and Steve (Penny) Droessler, both of Platteville, Kay (Greg) Runde and Kelly (John) Jansen, both of Cuba City; 25 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Lindecker and Marie (Fens) Capesius, both of Dubuque; and brothers, Alfred (Erma) Kerkenbush, of Dubuque, and Roger (Frankie) Kerkenbush, of Monroe, Mich.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee Droessler, in 1947; a granddaughter, Courtney Ann Runde, in 1999; a great-grandson, Tanner Joseph Hughes, in 2004; her parents; a sister, Eileen Droeszler; a brother, Jerry Kerkenbush; brothers-in-law, Calvin Lindecker, Harlan Droeszler, Paul Capesius, Harold, Leon, Ray, Joe and Jerry Droessler; and sisters-in-law, Mary, Helena, Louise, Luetta, Beverly and Rita Droessler.
  • She was buried after 15 August 2009 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Virginia Ann Kerkenbush and Virgil Frank Droessler

Gary Lee Droessler

M, b. 28 February 1947, d. August 1947
Father*Virgil Frank Droessler b. 17 Aug 1918, d. 29 Sep 2005
Mother*Virginia Ann Kerkenbush b. 23 Nov 1922, d. 15 Aug 2009
  • Gary Lee Droessler was born on 28 February 1947 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Virgil Frank Droessler and Virginia Ann Kerkenbush.
  • Gary Lee Droessler died in August 1947 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, Gary Lee Droessler obituary.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald August 22, 1947 - Gary Lee Droessler obituary

Erma Margan

F, b. 29 May 1928, d. 26 August 2010
Father*Joseph Margan
Mother*Hildegard Pickel
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 June 1947As of 18 June 1947,her married name was Kerkenbush.
  • Erma Margan was born on 29 May 1928.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Margan and Hildegard Pickel.
  • Erma Margan died on 26 August 2010 at age 82 Erma M. Kerkenbush, age 82, of 656 Levi St., passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.

    Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church.

    Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

    Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Behr's Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish wake service at 3:00 p.m.

    Erma was born on May 29, 1928, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Hildegard (Pickel) Margan.

    Erma attended St. Joseph's Academy. She married Alfred J. Kerkenbush on June 18, 1947, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dubuque. Erma was a devoted, wife, mother and homemaker. She was an active mother who "played with" her children. She also was everyone's chauffeur. Erma was a member of St. Columbkille's Parish and its Mother's Club. She enjoyed bowling and her Bridge and card clubs. Her greatest joy was to be with her family.

    Survivors:
         her beloved husband, Alfred J. Kerkenbush, of Dubuque;
         six daughters, Shirley A. (John) Copeland, of Sumter, South Carolina,
         Patricia J. "Patti Jo" Hodge, of Fairlawn, Ohio,
         Denise M. (David) Parochetti, of Bettendorf, Iowa,
         Donna M. (Michael) O'Brien, of Crystal Lake, Illinois,
         Julie L. Stumpf, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
         Sara J. (Eric) Fisher, of Ottumwa, Iowa;
         12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren;
         her siblings, Germaine "Geri" Hense, of Dubuque,
         Milton "Butch" Margan, of Colorado Springs, Colorado Celine (Walter) Knockel, of Dubuque,
         Lorrain "Lovey" (Gene) Webb, of Dubuque,
         JoAnn (Mike) Stash, of Huntington Beach, California,
         Eleanor (Don) Fredricks, of Bellwood, Illinois,
         June Margan, of Hanover, Illinois,
         Joseph (Grace) Margan, of Dubuque;
         many nieces and nephews

    She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Kerkenbush; and a brother, Lloyd (Vivian) Margan.

Child of Erma Margan

Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush

F, b. 25 March 1934, d. 9 March 2015
Father*William L. Kerkenbush b. 1 Dec 1896, d. 13 Sep 1967
Mother*Adaline J. Meoska b. 1901, d. 12 Oct 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth L. Kerkenbush was also known as Betty.
Married NameNovember 1956As of November 1956,her married name was Lindecker.
  • Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush was born on 25 March 1934.
  • She was the daughter of William L. Kerkenbush and Adaline J. Meoska.
  • Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush married Calvin Lindecker in November 1956 at Iowa Elizabeth Kerkenbush and Calvin Lindecker marriage announcement.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 18, 1956 - Elizabeth Kerkenbush and Calvin Lindecker marriage announcement
  • Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush died on 9 March 2015 at age 80 Elizabeth L. "Betty" Lindecker, age 80, of Dubuque, IA, passed away suddenly at 7:21 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015, at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. To honor Betty's life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Ave., with Rev. Kyle M. Digmann officiating. To celebrate Betty's life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

    Betty was born on March 25, 1934, in Kieler, WI, daughter of William and Adeline (Meoska) Kerkenbush.

    Betty married Calvin Lindecker in November of 1956, in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on October 25, 1986. She was employed at the Dubuque Packing Company for 28 years and at Mt. Carmel for 26 years until her retirement in 2014. In her free time, Betty enjoyed traveling, loved taking care of her home, flower gardening, cooking, baking and watching her grandchildren. Family was very important to Betty and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

    Betty is survived by

    her children,
    Michael (Sue) Lindecker,
    Rhonda (Scott) Hillery,
    and Carla (Jerry) Lanser, all of Dubuque;

    10 grandchildren,
    Craig Lindecker, Terry (Sara) Lindecker, Jake (Mandy) Lindecker, Willie (Carrie Smith) Parker, Chad (Kim Sutter) Parker, Calee (Jason Robey) Parker, Cody (Kendra Hartley) Hillery, Colton Hillery, Jason (Brianna Hurst) Lanser and Justin Lanser;

    9 great-grandchildren,
    Dakota, Ally, Calvin and Waylon Lindecker,
    Maddy and Evelyn Parker,
    Elizabeth and Mya Robey,
    Mason Hillery;

    her siblings,
    Alfred Kerkenbush,
    Marie Capesius, both of Dubuque,
    Roger (Frankie) Kerkenbush, Monroe, MI;

    a son-in-law,
    William "Bill" Parker II, Dubuque, IA;

    sister-in-law and best friend,
    Rose Girot, East Dubuque, IL.

    Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, a daughter, Brenda L. Parker; her siblings, Virginia "Ginny" (Jim) Droessler, Eileen (Harlan) Droeszler, Erma Kerkenbush and Gerald "Jerry" Kerkenbush; and a brother-in-law, Paul Capesius.

Child of Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush and Calvin Lindecker

Calvin Lindecker

M, d. 25 October 1986
  • Calvin Lindecker married Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush, daughter of William L. Kerkenbush and Adaline J. Meoska, in November 1956 at Iowa Elizabeth Kerkenbush and Calvin Lindecker marriage announcement.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 18, 1956 - Elizabeth Kerkenbush and Calvin Lindecker marriage announcement
  • Calvin Lindecker died on 25 October 1986.

Child of Calvin Lindecker and Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush

Paul Capesius

M, d. before August 2009
  • Paul Capesius died before August 2009.

Courtney Ann Runde

F, d. 1999
  • Courtney Ann Runde died in 1999.

Gerald Theodore Kerkenbush

M, b. 2 June 1931, d. 26 April 2004
Father*William L. Kerkenbush b. 1 Dec 1896, d. 13 Sep 1967
Mother*Adaline J. Meoska b. 1901, d. 12 Oct 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGerald Theodore Kerkenbush was also known as Jerry.
  • Gerald Theodore Kerkenbush was born on 2 June 1931.
  • He was the son of William L. Kerkenbush and Adaline J. Meoska.
  • Gerald Theodore Kerkenbush died on 26 April 2004 at age 72.
  • He was buried after 26 April 2004 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
     Gerald Theodore Kerkenbush lived in 1959 at Petersburg, Michigan.

Harold Droessler

M, d. before 1939
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975

Jerry Droessler

M, b. after 1920, d. before August 2009
Father*Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965
Mother*Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJerry Droessler was also known as Gerald.
Name VariationJerry Droessler was also known as Gerry.
  • Jerry Droessler married Louetta (?).
  • Jerry Droessler was born after 1920.
  • He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
  • Jerry Droessler was buried at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He died before August 2009.

Brenda L. Lindecker

F, b. 2 February 1961, d. 27 November 2014
Father*Calvin Lindecker d. 25 Oct 1986
Mother*Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush b. 25 Mar 1934, d. 9 Mar 2015
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 July 1986As of 12 July 1986,her married name was Parker.
  • Brenda L. Lindecker was born on 2 February 1961 at Iowa.
  • She was the daughter of Calvin Lindecker and Elizabeth L. Kerkenbush.
  • Brenda L. Lindecker married William Parker II on 12 July 1986.
  • Brenda L. Lindecker died on 27 November 2014 at age 53 Brenda L. Parker, age 53, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at 6:34 p.m., peacefully at home, on Thursday, November 27, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Brenda's life, funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Holy Spirit Parish Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Ave. with Rev. Dwayne J. Thoman officiating. To celebrate Brenda's life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 6:30p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

    Brenda was born on February 2, 1961, in Dubuque, daughter of Calvin and Betty (Kerkenbush) Lindecker.

    Brenda attended Dubuque Senior High School. She lived a happy, fulfilling life in Dubuque and also resided in Boise, Idaho for a time. Brenda was employed as a Para Professional at Senior High School for 20 years and also worked at Fed Ex. She enjoyed both of her jobs, and always found great pride in helping all the children who came into her life. She married Bill Parker on July 12, 1986, at the Dubuque Arboretum and they have been inseparable ever since. Brenda was an inspiration to everyone she met, always full of energy and life. She was the best wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister and friend a person could ask for. Brenda was loved and cared for by many, many people and will be remembered for the way she touched their lives. She loved to laugh, garden, riding motorcycles, spending time on the river and was an excellent cook. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

    Brenda is survived by

    her loving husband of 28 years,
    William "Bill" Parker II,

    her children,
    William "Will" (Carrie Smith) Parker III,
    Chad (Kim Sutter) Parker,
    Calee (Jason Robey) Parker, all of Dubuque,

    her grandchildren,
    Madalynn, Lizzy, Evelynn and Mya,

    her mother,
    Betty Lindecker, Dubuque,

    her siblings,
    Michael (Sue) Lindecker,
    Rhonda (Scott) Hillery,
    Carla (Jerry) Lanser, all of Dubuque,

    her in-laws,
    William "Bill" (Joyce) Parker Sr.,

    her aunt,
    Rose Girot, East Dubuque, IL.

    Brenda was preceded in death by her father Calvin, her paternal grandparents George (Clara "Grandma Day") Lindecker, her maternal grandparents William (Adeline) Kerkenbush and her uncles Roger, Kenny and Gene.

William Parker II

M, d. before 2015

Alfred Hermen Schroeder

M, b. 20 August 1916, d. 17 December 1999
Father*John H. Schroeder b. 25 Mar 1890, d. Jun 1967
Mother*Jennie F. Meoska b. Apr 1890, d. Oct 1937
  • Alfred Hermen Schroeder was born on 20 August 1916 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of John H. Schroeder and Jennie F. Meoska.
  • Alfred Hermen Schroeder died on 17 December 1999 at age 83.
Census DateLocation
30 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAlfred Hermen Schroeder was listed as a son in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Howard John Schroeder

M, b. 21 September 1921, d. 13 April 2000
Father*John H. Schroeder b. 25 Mar 1890, d. Jun 1967
Mother*Jennie F. Meoska b. Apr 1890, d. Oct 1937
  • Howard John Schroeder was born on 21 September 1921 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of John H. Schroeder and Jennie F. Meoska.
  • Howard John Schroeder died on 13 April 2000 at age 78.
Census DateLocation
30 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinHoward John Schroeder was listed as a son in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Alvina (?)

F, b. circa 1871, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schroeder.
  • Alvina (?) married (?) Schroeder.
  • Alvina (?) was born circa 1871 at Wisconsin.
  • She died after 1930.
Census DateLocation
30 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinAlvina (?) was listed as mother in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Alvina (?) and (?) Schroeder

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

(?) Schroeder

M, d. before 1930
  • (?) Schroeder married Alvina (?).
  • (?) Schroeder died before 1930.

Child of (?) Schroeder and Alvina (?)

Cyril T. Schroeder

M, b. circa 1914
Father*John H. Schroeder b. 25 Mar 1890, d. Jun 1967
Mother*Jennie F. Meoska b. Apr 1890, d. Oct 1937
Census DateLocation
30 April 1930Potosi, Grant, WisconsinCyril T. Schroeder was listed as a son in John H. Schroeder's household on the 1930 Census at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 745.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.

Evelyn Pluemer

F, b. circa 1909
Father*Martin Frank Pluemer b. 25 Feb 1883, d. 9 Jul 1935
Mother*Carrie Schroeder

Helen Ford

F, b. 1890
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name28 August 1933As of 28 August 1933,her married name was Pluemer.
     Helen Ford and Martin Frank Pluemer lived in 1934 at 301 W Quartz, Butte, Silver Bow, Montana.

Leone Ayland

F, b. circa 1894
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 December 1924As of 29 December 1924,her married name was Pluemer.

Gladys Stacy

F, b. circa 1880
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 October 1919As of 27 October 1919,her married name was Pluemer.

Anton Zellar

M, d. 12 August 1928

Children of Anton Zellar and Mary Ann Stuer

Alfred Zellar

M
Father*Anton Zellar d. 12 Aug 1928
Mother*Mary Ann Stuer b. 1 Jan 1849, d. 20 Dec 1933

Mayme Zellar

F
Father*Anton Zellar d. 12 Aug 1928
Mother*Mary Ann Stuer b. 1 Jan 1849, d. 20 Dec 1933

Don Zellar

M
Father*Anton Zellar d. 12 Aug 1928
Mother*Mary Ann Stuer b. 1 Jan 1849, d. 20 Dec 1933

Cynthia Zellar

F
Father*Anton Zellar d. 12 Aug 1928
Mother*Mary Ann Stuer b. 1 Jan 1849, d. 20 Dec 1933
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Horn.

(?) Horn

M