Marie E. Lange

F, b. 1928, d. 8 May 1973
Father*Joseph Henry Lange b. 26 Jul 1896, d. b 1948
Mother*Mary Agnes Wiegman b. Jan 1900, d. Mar 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 April 1948As of 22 April 1948,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1928Marie E. Lange was born in 1928 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Henry Lange and Mary Agnes Wiegman.
Marriage22 April 1948Marie E. Lange married Leonard Joseph Rupp, son of Peter Bernard Rupp Jr. and Odelia Antonette Wiest, on 22 April 1948 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin, Marie Lange and Leonard J Rupp engagement and wedding announcements.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald April 25, 1948 - Marie Lange and Leonard J Rupp wedding announcement
Dubuque Telegraph Herald April 6, 1948 - Marie Lange and Leonard J Rupp engagement announcement
Death8 May 1973Marie E. Lange died on 8 May 1973 Marie E (Lange) Rupp obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 9, 1973 - Marie E (Lange) Rupp obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinMarie E. Lange was listed as a daughter in Joseph Henry Lange's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [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: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Joseph Henry Lange

M, b. 26 July 1896, d. before 1948
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Henry Lange was also known as Joe.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoseph Henry Lange married Mary Agnes Wiegman, daughter of Joseph Sylvester Wiegman and Louisa Margaret Ille.
Birth26 July 1896Joseph Henry Lange was born on 26 July 1896 at Wisconsin.
Deathbefore 1948He died before 1948.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Hazel Green, Grant, WisconsinJoseph Henry Lange was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Joseph Henry Lange and Mary Agnes Wiegman

Citations

  1. [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: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Odo Joseph Puls

M, b. 13 January 1924, d. 14 May 1998
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOdo Joseph Puls was also known as O. J.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 January 1924Odo Joseph Puls was born on 13 January 1924 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death14 May 1998Odo Joseph Puls died on 14 May 1998 at age 74.

Clement A. Puls

M, d. after 1964
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageClement A. Puls married Theresa M. Lange.
Deathafter 1964Clement A. Puls died after 1964.
  • On 2 February 1936 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, attended Frank and Louise (Gunderman) Richard 18th wedding anniversary celebration.

Children of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange

Willard A. Brink

M, b. 8 November 1916, d. March 1972
Willard Brink - April 1939-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWillard A. Brink was also known as Bill.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 November 1916Willard A. Brink was born on 8 November 1916 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage11 April 1939He married Leila Agnes Rupp, daughter of Peter Bernard Rupp Jr. and Odelia Antonette Wiest, on 11 April 1939 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, Willard Brink and Leila Rupp wedding portrait.
Willard Brink and Leila Rupp wedding portrait with Louis Peter Rupp and Mabel L Kaiser - April 1939-Colorized
Willard Brink and Leila Rupp wedding portrait with Louis Peter Rupp and Mabel L Kaiser - April 1939
DeathMarch 1972Willard A. Brink died in March 1972 at age 55 Willard A Brink obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 30, 1972 - Willard A Brink obituary

Child of Willard A. Brink and Leila Agnes Rupp

Charles Liebfried

M, b. 1893, d. 1973
Charles Leibfried-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Liebfried was also known as Leibfried.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles Liebfried married Elizabeth Mary Rupp, daughter of Peter John Rupp Sr. and Josephine Mary Stelpflug.
Birth1893Charles Liebfried was born in 1893.
Death1973He died in 1973.
  • Portrait of Charles and Elizabeth (Rupp) Leibfried.
    Charles and Elizabeth (Rupp) Leibfried-Colorized
    Charles and Elizabeth (Rupp) Leibfried

Mary (?)

F, b. 6 December 1904, d. 20 July 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary (?) married Frank Theodore Rupp, son of Peter John Rupp Sr. and Josephine Mary Stelpflug.
Birth6 December 1904Mary (?) was born on 6 December 1904 at Austria.
Death20 July 1987She died on 20 July 1987 at Wisconsin at age 82.

Mary Lou Cliggett

F, b. 2 August 1945, d. 27 February 2017
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 December 1980As of 24 December 1980,her married name was Merritt.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 August 1945Mary Lou Cliggett was born on 2 August 1945 at New Jersey.
Marriage24 December 1980She married William E. Merritt, son of William Henry Merritt and Leonora Hale Suter, on 24 December 1980.
Death27 February 2017Mary Lou Cliggett died on 27 February 2017 at age 71 Mary Lou Merritt, daughter of the late Charles Cliggett and Anne Cassidy Cliggett was born on August 2, 1945 in Jersey City, NJ. In 1963, Maire graduated from Shrine of the Little Flower High School in Royal Oak, MI. As a young woman, she attended The College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ and received her Masters degree from the University of Detroit.
She was united in marriage to William E. Merritt, on December 24th of 1980. A devoted wife and mother, their union was blessed with two children.
A lifelong educator, Maire began her career of Christian service teaching children in the Vailsburg neighborhood of Newark, NJ and Pensacola, FL. As a religion teacher at St. John Vianney Catholic High School in Holmdel, NJ, Maire committed 27 years of her life to helping students develop an innate sense of spirituality and service. In more recent years, Maire served as a Pastoral Associate at the Church of the Precious Blood in Monmouth Beach, NJ, where she taught adult religious education and prepared families for the Sacrament of Baptism.
Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Nora Anne Pellegrino and Eileen Rose Merritt, and son-in-law John Pellegrino of Colts Neck, NJ. Maire was also the proud grandmother of John William and Gabriella Rose Pellegrino. She is also survived by her five siblings and their loving spouses; twin sister Anne Hoeing and husband Thomas of Rye, NH, sister Margaret Mary Cliggett Reynolds and husband Farrell of Woodstock, NY, brother Chuck Cliggett and wife Nancy of Crested Butte, CO, brother Francis Cliggett of Hinsdale, IL and Michele Budnick, sister Rosemary Caulfield and husband Joseph of Hoboken, NJ. She will also be missed by her brother-in-law Wayne Merritt and wife Barbara, sisters-in-law Joan Fox and Diane Haddock, and their loving spouses, Frank and Andy. She is deeply loved by her countless nieces and nephews
Family will welcome friends for a visitation from 4:00- 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd., Holmdel, NJ. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 165 Bethany Rd., Holmdel, NJ at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Maire and Bill’s daughter’s special needs trust account.

Edward Joseph Soden

M, b. 7 December 1887, d. 6 August 1970
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1887Edward Joseph Soden was born on 7 December 1887 at Mississippi.
Marriage9 January 1923He married Essie Arzelia Woolsey, daughter of William Johnson Woolsey and Mary Hugene Etheridge, on 9 January 1923 at Mobile, Alabama.
Death6 August 1970Edward Joseph Soden died on 6 August 1970 at Alabama at age 82 Edward Joseph Soden obituary.
Biloxi Daily Herald August 12, 1970 - Edward Joseph Soden obituary

Pauline (?)

F, d. after 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiest.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePauline (?) married Enoch Henry Wiest, son of Christian F. Wiest and Agnes Groom.
Deathafter 1974Pauline (?) died after 1974.

Children of Pauline (?) and Enoch Henry Wiest

Sylvester Wiest

M, d. after 1974
Father*Enoch Henry Wiest b. Sep 1889, d. Feb 1974
Mother*Pauline (?) d. a 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Sylvester Wiest was the son of Enoch Henry Wiest and Pauline (?).
Deathafter 1974Sylvester Wiest died after 1974.

Clement Wiest

M, d. after 1974
Father*Enoch Henry Wiest b. Sep 1889, d. Feb 1974
Mother*Pauline (?) d. a 1974
Life EventDateDescription
Clement Wiest was the son of Enoch Henry Wiest and Pauline (?).
Deathafter 1974Clement Wiest died after 1974.

Geneva Wiest

F, d. after 1974
Father*Enoch Henry Wiest b. Sep 1889, d. Feb 1974
Mother*Pauline (?) d. a 1974
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kaiser.
Life EventDateDescription
Geneva Wiest was the daughter of Enoch Henry Wiest and Pauline (?).
MarriageGeneva Wiest married Elmer Kaiser.
Deathafter 1974Geneva Wiest died after 1974.

Child of Geneva Wiest and Elmer Kaiser

Elmer Kaiser

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElmer Kaiser married Geneva Wiest, daughter of Enoch Henry Wiest and Pauline (?).

Child of Elmer Kaiser and Geneva Wiest

Rose (?)

F, d. after 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiest.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRose (?) married Vincent J. Wiest, son of Christian F. Wiest and Agnes Groom.
Deathafter 1971Rose (?) died after 1971.

Children of Rose (?) and Vincent J. Wiest

Colette Wiest

F, d. after 1971
Father*Vincent J. Wiest b. May 1894, d. 1 Jul 1971
Mother*Rose (?) d. a 1971
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wegman.
Life EventDateDescription
Colette Wiest was the daughter of Vincent J. Wiest and Rose (?).
MarriageColette Wiest married Oscar Wegman.
Deathafter 1971Colette Wiest died after 1971.

Oscar Wegman

M, d. after 1971
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOscar Wegman married Colette Wiest, daughter of Vincent J. Wiest and Rose (?).
Deathafter 1971Oscar Wegman died after 1971.

Martin Wiest

M, d. after 1971
Father*Vincent J. Wiest b. May 1894, d. 1 Jul 1971
Mother*Rose (?) d. a 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Martin Wiest was the son of Vincent J. Wiest and Rose (?).
Deathafter 1971Martin Wiest died after 1971.

Eugene Wiest

M, d. after 1971
Father*Vincent J. Wiest b. May 1894, d. 1 Jul 1971
Mother*Rose (?) d. a 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Eugene Wiest was the son of Vincent J. Wiest and Rose (?).
Deathafter 1971Eugene Wiest died after 1971.

Gerald Wiest

M, d. after 1971
Father*Vincent J. Wiest b. May 1894, d. 1 Jul 1971
Mother*Rose (?) d. a 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Gerald Wiest was the son of Vincent J. Wiest and Rose (?).
Deathafter 1971Gerald Wiest died after 1971.

unknown (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wiest.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageUnknown (?) married Cyril Louis Wiest, son of Christian F. Wiest and Agnes Groom.

Vernon A. Brink

M, b. 25 May 1940, d. 16 August 2020
Father*Willard A. Brink b. 8 Nov 1916, d. Mar 1972
Mother*Leila Agnes Rupp b. 19 Aug 1917, d. 4 Nov 2019
Vernon A Brink
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 May 1940Vernon A. Brink was born on 25 May 1940.
He was the son of Willard A. Brink and Leila Agnes Rupp.
Marriage17 June 1961Vernon A. Brink married Helen Mary Weber on 17 June 1961.
Death16 August 2020Vernon A. Brink died on 16 August 2020 at age 80 Vernon A. Brink, 80, of Leadmine, WI passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21st at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Benton, WI with Fr. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery in Benton, WI. Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20th at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI and on Friday, August 21st from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family. Due to COVID-19, all attendees are requested to wear a face mask and social distancing rules are to be followed.

Vernon was born on May 25, 1940 to Willard & Leila (Rupp) Brink in Cuba City, WI. He married Helen M. Weber on June 17, 1961. He worked beside his dad when they hauled milk by the can and worked in the local mines. Vernon was very proud of his 38.5 year relationship employed at Truck Country in Shullsburg, WI & Dubuque, IA and all the customers and friends he served. He was a member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Benton Saddle Club and Lafayette County Mounted Patrol. Vernon enjoyed dancing, an avid Wisconsin Badgers & Green Bay Packers fan, great sense of humor (he was a jokester) and after riding horses for many years, he switched to riding around in his Ranger. But most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family and friends; especially with his grandkids and great grandkids that he adored. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Vernon is survived by his 2 children: Carla Brink and Dale (Lorelei Ganshert) Brink of both of Leadmine, WI; special friend, Carol Bennett of Shullsburg, WI; 7 grandchildren: Steve Brink, Stephanie (Ryan) Kern, Shelby (Nick) Doyle, Shane, Sarah (Jeremy), Scott & Spencer Fink; 4 great grandchildren: Connor & Krew Doyle, Barrett Kern & Leila Richardson; 2 sisters: Marie (Ron) Wonders of Belleville, WI and Phyllis (Charles) Berning of Menominee, IL; a brother, Kenneth (Danette) Brink of Benton, WI; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David (May 12, 1970) and a daughter, Ronda (December 14, 1979), Helen Brink (August 14, 2008) and his beloved horse, Bandit (Spring 2020).

Children of Vernon A. Brink and Helen Mary Weber

Helen Mary Weber

F, b. 29 September 1943, d. 14 August 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 June 1961As of 17 June 1961,her married name was Brink.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1943Helen Mary Weber was born on 29 September 1943.
Marriage17 June 1961She married Vernon A. Brink, son of Willard A. Brink and Leila Agnes Rupp, on 17 June 1961.
Death14 August 2008Helen Mary Weber died on 14 August 2008 at age 64 Helen M. Brink, 64, of Benton, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, surrounded by her family, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Benton, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from * to 7 p.m. today, at Casey Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Benton, where a parish wake service will be at 3 p.m.

She was born on Sept. 29, 1943, in Cuba City, daughter of Walter J. and Catherine (Banfield) Weber. She married Vernon Brink on June 17, 1961.

Helen worked in food service for most of her life.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She made many doilies, afghans and comforters. She enjoyed spending time out on the farm and with friends, and was an avid supporter of the Benton Zephyrs. Helen loved gardening, cooking and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren. They were her life.

Surviving are a daughter, Carla (Kevin) Fink, of Cuba City; a son, Dale (Kay) Brink, of Benton; her mother, Catherine Weber, of Cuba City; four sisters, Catherine (Jim) Cruse, of Janesville, Mary (Ralph) Bedard, of Ghernt, N.Y., Alyce (Doug) Sutter, of Luxemburg, Wis., and Doris (Mike) Alt, of Platteville; six brothers, Joe Weber, of Benton, Jim (Kathy) Weber, of Hazel Green, Charles (Betty) Weber, of Cuba City, Tom (Terry) Weber, of New Berlin, Pa., Dennis Weber, of Cuba City, and Walt (Shelley) Weber, of Shullsburg; seven grandchildren, Steve and Stephanie Brink, Shelby, Shane, Sarah, Scott and Spencer Fink; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter; a son, David, on May 12, 1970; and a daughter, Ronda, on Dec. 14, 1979.

Children of Helen Mary Weber and Vernon A. Brink

Jerry G. Watters

M, b. 1913, d. 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJerry G. Watters was also known as J. G.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1913Jerry G. Watters was born in 1913.
Marriage1 May 1937He married Olive Marguerite Knapp on 1 May 1937 at Monona, Iowa.
Death1961Jerry G. Watters died in 1961.

Child of Jerry G. Watters and Olive Marguerite Knapp

Olive Marguerite Knapp

F, b. 15 April 1910, d. 1989
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1931As of before 1931,her married name was Voelz.
Married Name1 May 1937As of 1 May 1937,her married name was Watters.
Married Name5 October 1985As of 5 October 1985,her married name was Look.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1910Olive Marguerite Knapp was born on 15 April 1910 at Mendon, Clayton, Iowa.
Marriagebefore 1931She married (?) Voelz before 1931.
Marriage1 May 1937Olive Marguerite Knapp married Jerry G. Watters on 1 May 1937 at Monona, Iowa.
Marriage5 October 1985Olive Marguerite Knapp married Robert William Look on 5 October 1985 at Dane, Wisconsin.
Death1989Olive Marguerite Knapp died in 1989.

Child of Olive Marguerite Knapp and Jerry G. Watters

Theresa M. Lange

F, b. 31 March 1891, d. June 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Puls.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageTheresa M. Lange married Clement A. Puls.
Birth31 March 1891Theresa M. Lange was born on 31 March 1891.
DeathJune 1950She died in June 1950 at age 59.

Children of Theresa M. Lange and Clement A. Puls

Roman Bernard Puls

M, b. 18 March 1918, d. 16 May 1995
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 March 1918Roman Bernard Puls was born on 18 March 1918 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death16 May 1995Roman Bernard Puls died on 16 May 1995 at age 77.

Sister Alphonsa Puls

F, b. 2 August 1926, d. 10 June 1999
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSister Alphonsa Puls was also known as Sister Mary Alphonsa OSF.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 August 1926Sister Alphonsa Puls was born on 2 August 1926 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death10 June 1999Sister Alphonsa Puls died on 10 June 1999 at age 72.

Quinta Mary Puls

F, b. 5 June 1915, d. 1 July 2004
Father*Clement A. Puls d. a 1964
Mother*Theresa M. Lange b. 31 Mar 1891, d. Jun 1950
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jestice.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageQuinta Mary Puls married Vincent Jestice.
Birth5 June 1915Quinta Mary Puls was born on 5 June 1915 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.
Death1 July 2004Quinta Mary Puls died on 1 July 2004 at age 89.

Vincent Jestice

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageVincent Jestice married Quinta Mary Puls, daughter of Clement A. Puls and Theresa M. Lange.