(?) Brandt

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Brandt married Diane Lynn Grantin, daughter of Philip G. Grantin and Lorraine E. Goetsch.

Claudia M. Peterson

F, b. 1 May 1935, d. 27 August 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 January 1958As of 3 January 1958,her married name was Brylla.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1935Claudia M. Peterson was born on 1 May 1935.
Marriage3 January 1958She married Arnold E. Brylla on 3 January 1958.
Death27 August 2020Claudia M. Peterson died on 27 August 2020 at age 85.

Arnold E. Brylla

M, d. 14 July 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage3 January 1958Arnold E. Brylla married Claudia M. Peterson on 3 January 1958.
Death14 July 2016Arnold E. Brylla died on 14 July 2016.

Henry F. Schwenkhoff

M, b. 28 June 1933, d. 2 August 2020
Father*Henry W. Schwenkhoff b. c 1900
Mother*Alvina A. Reinecke b. 1902, d. 15 Jul 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameHenry F. Schwenkhoff also went by the name of Hank.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1933Henry F. Schwenkhoff was born on 28 June 1933.
He was the son of Henry W. Schwenkhoff and Alvina A. Reinecke.
Death2 August 2020Henry F. Schwenkhoff died on 2 August 2020 at age 87 Henry F. Schwenkhoff, age 87, of Rock Springs, died on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born on June 28, 1933 in Baraboo, the son of Henry W. and Alvina (Reinecke) Schwenkhoff. Hank was a 1951 graduate of Reedsburg High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1956 through 1958. On October 11, 1975, he was married to the former Mary Edwards. Hank was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Westfield. He also served as treasurer for the Town of Westfield for over forty years. Hank was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed gardening, being in the out of doors and traveling to Puerto Rico, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Alaska and Hawaii.

Survivors include his wife: Mary; two sons: Henry Todd (Aileen), of Casa Grande, Arizona and Andrew James (Brandi), of San Diego, California; three grandchildren: Victhoria, Scottie and Noah; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother: Duane.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Rock Springs. There will be a visitation from 4:00 P.M. on 7:00 P.M. on Thursday and after 10:00 A.M. on Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lutheran Women’s Missionary League or to Orphan Grain Train would be appreciated.

The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Lucille Bohnsack

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1939As of before 1939,her married name was Sprecher.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1939Lucille Bohnsack married Orville L. Sprecher, son of Arthur Roy Sprecher and Ethel Strait, before 1939.

Child of Lucille Bohnsack and Orville L. Sprecher

Joseph Francis Prem

M, b. 11 July 1933, d. 27 August 2020
Father*Joseph Prem
Mother*Catherine Theresa Lehner b. c 1907, d. a 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1933Joseph Francis Prem was born on 11 July 1933.
He was the son of Joseph Prem and Catherine Theresa Lehner.
Death27 August 2020Joseph Francis Prem died on 27 August 2020 at age 87 Joseph F. “Joe” Prem, age 87, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020 at Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care in Spring Green, WI following a 10 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Joe was born on July 11, 1933 in Plain, WI and was the son of the late Joseph M. Prem and Catherine T. (Lehner) Prem.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Karen; his three sons Jeffrey (Tiffany), Richard (Barbara), Donald (Judy); grandson Chance (Pricilla); brothers Mike (Mary), Andy (Rosie), Bill (Sandy); sisters Catherine (Larry) McDonald, Martha Erickson, Dorothy (Dave) Gorman; sisters-in-law Mary Prem, Randy Prem and many, many nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Clara and Mary Brings, brothers Edward and Tony, and brothers-in-law Bernard Brings and Rudy Erickson.

Rosella E. Schultz

F, b. 29 March 1931, d. 24 September 2020
Father*Edwin Arthur Schultz b. 18 Mar 1906, d. 6 Dec 1973
Mother*Adeline Irene Palmer b. 29 Jun 1913, d. 28 Sep 2000
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 March 1931Rosella E. Schultz was born on 29 March 1931.
She was the daughter of Edwin Arthur Schultz and Adeline Irene Palmer.
Death24 September 2020Rosella E. Schultz died on 24 September 2020 at age 89 Rosella E. Davis, age 89, of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Wisconsin Dells Health Services. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Sauk County, WI, the daughter of Edwin A. and Adeline I. (Palmer) Schultz.

Rosella was preceded in death by her parents; son Dennis; and six brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her daughter Dianne; granddaughter Madeline; brother Larry (Judy) Schultz of Reedsburg, Marian Norwood of Beloit, and Lorna Paulson of Hastings, MN; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Rosella will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 2, 2020 in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating.

The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is assisting the family.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOliver Wendell Holmes Sr. married Freda (?).

Children of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda (?)

Freda (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Holmes.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFreda (?) married Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Children of Freda (?) and Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Maye Beatrice Holmes

F, b. 5 December 1926, d. 3 September 2020
Father*Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Mother*Freda (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 September 1948As of 24 September 1948,her married name was Fahlberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 December 1926Maye Beatrice Holmes was born on 5 December 1926 at Beresford, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda (?).
Marriage24 September 1948Maye Beatrice Holmes married Deane Fahlberg on 24 September 1948 at Beresford, South Dakota.
Death3 September 2020Maye Beatrice Holmes died on 3 September 2020 at age 93 Maye Beatrice Holmes was born Dec 5, 1926 in rural Beresford, SD to Oliver and Freda Holmes. She entered into Glory on September 3, 2020 at the age of 93.

Maye accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a young girl. She attended Glenwood and Pleasant Elementary and graduated salutatorian from Beresford High School. She enlisted in the US Army Cadet Nurse Corps in 1944 and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She worked in the Sioux Valley Surgery Department at the hospital after graduation. She married Deane Fahlberg at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church in rural Beresford on September 24, 1948. They made their home on the family farm and raised five children. In 1966 Maye started working as a nurse at Bethesda Home in Beresford and was employed there for 26 years.

Maye was a member of Brooklyn Free Church where she served in various music ministries. God blessed her with the ability to play piano music by ear and she utilized this talent to His Glory. Maye’s love of music was central to her life and the source of blessing to many. She sang in the church choir, did a lot of solo work and served as organist and pianist for too many services, weddings and funerals to count. Most evenings Maye would play the piano for Deane and when alone for the last 10 years playing was a great source of comfort for her. Maye was a long-term member of Beresford Musical Arts Club. She attended several Bible Study groups and her desire was always to live a life pleasing to God and to serve Him.

Some of the precious memories are family vacations in northern Minnesota, traveling to Western Europe, visiting her mother’s childhood home in Ljungby, Sweden and touring Scandinavia.

Among those who survive and who gratefully shared her life are her five children: Barbara McGehee of Brooklyn Park, MN, Frederick Fahlberg of Beresford, SD, Rebecca Fahlberg and Cynthia Toovi of Brooklyn Park, MN, Laurie (Mark) Spangler of Murray, NE and brother O. Wendell Holmes of Omaha, NE. Also surviving are grandchildren: Michael (Catherine) McGehee and David McGehee of Minneapolis, MN, Nick Fahlberg of Box Elder, SD, Lauren Olson of Sioux Falls, SD, Glenn (Rebecca) Spangler of Murray, NE, Ericka Spangler of Brighton CO and Gaël Toovi of Mpls, MN and great-grandchildren Paityn Maye Olson and Calvin Glenn Spangler.

Maye was preceded in death by her beloved husband Deane, her parents, sisters Eva Rieger and Berniece Peterson, grandson-in-law Doug Olson, granddaughter Molly McGehee, daughter-in-law Debra Fahlberg and sons-in-law, Wade McGehee and Eden Toovi. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church. A burial will be held later.

Deane Fahlberg

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 September 1948Deane Fahlberg married Maye Beatrice Holmes, daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda (?), on 24 September 1948 at Beresford, South Dakota.

Eva Holmes

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Father*Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Mother*Freda (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rieger.
Life EventDateDescription
Eva Holmes was the daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda (?).
MarriageEva Holmes married (?) Rieger.

(?) Rieger

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Rieger married Eva Holmes, daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda (?).

Berniece Holmes

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Father*Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Mother*Freda (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Peterson.
Life EventDateDescription
Berniece Holmes was the daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda (?).
MarriageBerniece Holmes married (?) Peterson.

(?) Peterson

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Peterson married Berniece Holmes, daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda (?).

Claude Mazerek

M, b. 16 May 1927, d. 15 July 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1927Claude Mazerek was born on 16 May 1927 at Wisconsin.
Death15 July 2009He died on 15 July 2009 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.

Fred Bindl

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(?) Schell

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Rosemary C. Houtakker

F, b. 23 December 1927, d. 16 July 2020
Father*Philip Houtakker b. 1 Dec 1901, d. 12 Jan 1974
Mother*Sylvia Kunkel b. 17 Aug 1904, d. 30 Mar 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name13 April 1948As of 13 April 1948,her married name was Vondra.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 December 1927Rosemary C. Houtakker was born on 23 December 1927.
She was the daughter of Philip Houtakker and Sylvia Kunkel.
Marriage13 April 1948Rosemary C. Houtakker married Arlyn W. Vondra, son of Anton Vondra and Maude Dieter, on 13 April 1948.
Death16 July 2020Rosemary C. Houtakker died on 16 July 2020 at age 92 Rosemary C. Vondra, age 92, of Platteville, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Azura Assisted Living in Stoughton, WI. She was born on December 23, 1927, in Hazel Green, the daughter of Phil and Sylvia (Kunkel) Houtakker. On April 13, 1948, Rosemary was united in marriage to Arlyn W. Vondra in Hazel Green. Together they farmed in the Rewey area. She was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed raising a large Catholic family. Rosemary was a faithful and devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville and was known to have a prayer for all occasions.
Survivors include her fifteen children: John (Cindy); Tony (Pat); Dennis (Gail); Steve; Ed (Patti); Mark (Pam); Mary (Jim) Rogers; Jane (Dan) Hale; Joan (Bruce) Bryant; Cathy (Phil) Klein; Ann (Mike) Veith; Marty (Tonya); Rita Vondra; Caroline (John) Van Herwynen; Paul (Marilu); 39 grandchildren; 57great-grandchildren; two sisters: Joan Linden and Rita Baumhover; a brother, David (Adele) Houtakker; two sisters-in-law: Celina and Ruth Houtakker; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Nuxoll; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her loving husband, Arlyn, Rosemary was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Taylor Vondra; a sister, Betty Nuxoll; two brothers, Harold and Donald Houtakker; two brothers-in-law: Jim Linden and Gary Baumhover.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville with Father John Blewett officiating. Private family burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville is entrusted with her care.

Harold Houtakker

M, b. 2 August 1931, d. 24 March 2019
Father*Philip Houtakker b. 1 Dec 1901, d. 12 Jan 1974
Mother*Sylvia Kunkel b. 17 Aug 1904, d. 30 Mar 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 August 1931Harold Houtakker was born on 2 August 1931 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Philip Houtakker and Sylvia Kunkel.
Death24 March 2019Harold Houtakker died on 24 March 2019 at age 87.

Donald Houtakker

M, b. 15 August 1937, d. 24 April 2018
Father*Philip Houtakker b. 1 Dec 1901, d. 12 Jan 1974
Mother*Sylvia Kunkel b. 17 Aug 1904, d. 30 Mar 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 August 1937Donald Houtakker was born on 15 August 1937.
He was the son of Philip Houtakker and Sylvia Kunkel.
Death24 April 2018Donald Houtakker died on 24 April 2018 at Iowa at age 80.

Betty Houtakker

F, b. 2 May 1935, d. 5 January 2016
Father*Philip Houtakker b. 1 Dec 1901, d. 12 Jan 1974
Mother*Sylvia Kunkel b. 17 Aug 1904, d. 30 Mar 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 November 1967As of 21 November 1967,her married name was Nuxoll.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 May 1935Betty Houtakker was born on 2 May 1935 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Philip Houtakker and Sylvia Kunkel.
Death5 January 2016Betty Houtakker died on 5 January 2016 at Idaho at age 80.

Jim Linden

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Gary Baumhover

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Adeline L. Pickel

F, b. 1 October 1916, d. 28 December 2019
Father*August F. Pickel b. 13 Sep 1874, d. Oct 1969
Mother*Barbara Maring b. 1877, d. 13 Mar 1957
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 June 1938As of 1 June 1938,her married name was Brunton.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 October 1916Adeline L. Pickel was born on 1 October 1916.
She was the daughter of August F. Pickel and Barbara Maring.
Marriage1 June 1938Adeline L. Pickel married Ambrose Brunton on 1 June 1938.
Death28 December 2019Adeline L. Pickel died on 28 December 2019 at age 103 Adeline L. Brunton, age 103, of Platteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Edenbrook, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 1, 1916, at the family farm by Banfield bridge, the daughter of August and Barbara (Maring) Pickel. At age 16, Adeline worked for a judge cleaning his home. She was later employed at Ed’s Café, Taylor Café, Butterball Bakery, and J&B Restaurant. On June 1, 1938, she was united in marriage to Ambrose Brunton in Dubuque, IA. Adeline was employed at the Platteville High School as a cook for ten years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Platteville. Adeline enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, coloring, playing cards, and watching “Wheel of Fortune.” She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Adeline will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her children: Annette (John) Oellrich, New Prague, MN; Sam (Collene) Brunton, Austin, MN; Betty (Denny) Dartsch, Wisconsin Dells; Sandra (Scot) Harcus, Cuba City; Kathy Leahy, Rockton, IL; Mary (James) Gobrecht, Belmont; Deborah (John) Quinn, Roscoe, IL; Nancy (Steve) Weigel, Platteville; Sue (Neil) McKenna, Platteville; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Adeline was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose in 1994; her son, Arthur in 2016; two grandchildren, William and Tina Gobrecht; and a son-in-law, Jim Leahy in 2018.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Platteville with Pastor Naomi Garber and Intern Pastor Jamie Reising officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Family and friends may call on Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville is serving the family.

Ambrose Brunton

M, d. 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1 June 1938Ambrose Brunton married Adeline L. Pickel, daughter of August F. Pickel and Barbara Maring, on 1 June 1938.
Death1994Ambrose Brunton died in 1994.

Thomas William Popken

M, b. 18 October 1948, d. 26 June 2020
Father*William H. Popken b. 22 Jul 1914, d. 5 May 1966
Mother*Regina M. Thomas b. 22 Jul 1921, d. 2 Jul 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1948Thomas William Popken was born on 18 October 1948.
He was the son of William H. Popken and Regina M. Thomas.
Death26 June 2020Thomas William Popken died on 26 June 2020 at age 71 Thomas “Tom” William Popken, 71, of Chandler, Arizona died peacefully at his home on Friday, June 26, 2020. Tom had been diagnosed with brain cancer in September 2019 and he battled bravely against it.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Akron. Father Paul Bormann will celebrate Mass with Deacon Richard Port assisting. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Tom was born on Oct 18, 1948, to William and Regina Popken in Akron, Iowa. He attended school in Akron and Westfield. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1966. When Tom’s dad passed away in May of 1966, Tom helped his mother stay on the family farm a couple more years.

On September 13, 1969 Tom was united in marriage to Sharon Ostermyer. To this union were born Matthew, Tracy, and Melissa. Tom worked for many years at Super Sweet Feeds in Le Mars, Iowa.

In 1992, Tom moved to Chandler, Arizona and managed Arizona Grain Inc. in Casa Grande, Arizona until his retirement. He lived on an acreage for several years after moving to Arizona and loved to raise a few calves and work on mechanical things on his acreage. Even after moving back into the city, he was still a farm boy at heart. Tom was an active member of Chandler Elks Lodge for 13 years. He was also an active member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 91 Chandler for 10 years. He enjoyed the many friendships he made at both organizations.

He became engaged to Tina Menefee in 2013. Tina and Tom loved to go camping in the mountains to escape the Arizona summer heat. Tom also loved spending time with his dogs, Boss and Runt and he enjoyed riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his fiancé: Tina Menefee; children: Matthew Popken (Dawn Webb) of Estherville, IA, Tracy Popken (Carmen) of Sioux City IA, and Melissa (Kelly) Beltman of Hospers, IA; step daughter: Jenny (Michael) Miller of Maricopa, AZ; 8 grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Mackenzie, Kylah, Alan, Levi, Dylan, Samuel and Branden; 3 step grandchildren: Amaya, Lizzette, and Trey; two sisters: Barbara (Lyle) Ostermyer of Akron, IA and Betty (Jim) Kelley of Sioux Falls, SD; one brother: Bob Popken (special friend Lori Gale) of Akron, IA; and two nephews and one niece.

Tom was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Regina Popken, infant grandson William Popken-Webb and niece Angela Kelley.

Emelia C. Slotty

F, b. 10 January 1869, d. 29 April 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Wenzel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmelia C. Slotty married William Wenzel, son of Johann Jacob Wenzel and Julia Anna Jaudas.
Birth10 January 1869Emelia C. Slotty was born on 10 January 1869.
Death29 April 1959She died on 29 April 1959 at age 90.

Child of Emelia C. Slotty and William Wenzel

L. H. Holliday

M, b. 1920, d. 2009
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageL. H. Holliday married Marjorie Nik.
Birth1920L. H. Holliday was born in 1920.
Death2009He died in 2009.

Marjorie Nik

F, b. 1928, d. 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Holliday.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMarjorie Nik married L. H. Holliday.
Birth1928Marjorie Nik was born in 1928.
Death2018She died in 2018.