John T. Hoxie

M, b. circa 1829
Father*Arnold Hoxie b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Mother*Hannah (?) b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1829John T. Hoxie was born circa 1829 at Rhode Island.
He was the son of Arnold Hoxie and Hannah (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
26 September 1850Glocester, Providence, Rhode IslandJohn T. Hoxie was listed in Arnold Hoxie's household on the 1850 Census at Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island.1
1870Clyde, Iowa, WisconsinJohn T. Hoxie was listed in Arnold Hoxie's household on the 1870 Census at Clyde, Iowa, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 611.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clyde, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1718; Page: 30A; Image: 63; Family History Library Film: 553217.

Laura F. Hoxie

F, b. circa 1849
Father*Arnold Hoxie b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Mother*Hannah (?) b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1849Laura F. Hoxie was born circa 1849 at Rhode Island.
She was the daughter of Arnold Hoxie and Hannah (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
26 September 1850Glocester, Providence, Rhode IslandLaura F. Hoxie was listed in Arnold Hoxie's household on the 1850 Census at Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 611.

Martha E. Hoxie

F, b. circa 1834
Father*Arnold Hoxie b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Mother*Hannah (?) b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1834Martha E. Hoxie was born circa 1834 at Connecticut.
She was the daughter of Arnold Hoxie and Hannah (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
26 September 1850Glocester, Providence, Rhode IslandMartha E. Hoxie was listed in Arnold Hoxie's household on the 1850 Census at Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 611.

Sarah J. Hoxie

F, b. circa 1840
Father*Arnold Hoxie b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Mother*Hannah (?) b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1840Sarah J. Hoxie was born circa 1840 at Rhode Island.
She was the daughter of Arnold Hoxie and Hannah (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
26 September 1850Glocester, Providence, Rhode IslandSarah J. Hoxie was listed in Arnold Hoxie's household on the 1850 Census at Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 611.

Thomas W. D. Hoxie

M, b. December 1841, d. before 1905
Father*Arnold Hoxie b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Mother*Hannah (?) b. c 1802, d. a 1870
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1841Thomas W. D. Hoxie was born in December 1841 at Rhode Island.
He was the son of Arnold Hoxie and Hannah (?).
Marriagebefore 1867Thomas W. D. Hoxie married Sarah (?) before 1867.
Marriagecirca 1898Thomas W. D. Hoxie married Emma Jane Finch, daughter of Eben Finch and Charlotte Kenela Burdick, circa 1898.
Deathbefore 1905Thomas W. D. Hoxie died before 1905.
Census DateLocationDescription
26 September 1850Glocester, Providence, Rhode IslandThomas W. D. Hoxie was listed in Arnold Hoxie's household on the 1850 Census at Glocester, Providence, Rhode Island.1
1870Clyde, Iowa, WisconsinThomas W. D. Hoxie was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Clyde, Iowa, Wisconsin.2
5 June 1900Spring Green, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Child of Thomas W. D. Hoxie and Sarah (?)

Child of Thomas W. D. Hoxie and Emma Jane Finch

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 611.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clyde, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1718; Page: 30A; Image: 63; Family History Library Film: 553217.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED145. Dwelling 44.

Helen Catherine Devine

F, b. 16 September 1911, d. 27 February 2006
Father*Hugh Devine b. 1876, d. 1949
Mother*Margaret Mahoney b. 1885, d. 1966
Helen (Devine) Martin 1967 school board member for River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Helen (Devine) Martin 1964 school board member for River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1940As of 1940,her married name was Martin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 September 1911Helen Catherine Devine was born on 16 September 1911 at Richland, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Marriage1940Helen Catherine Devine married James Martin in 1940.
Death27 February 2006Helen Catherine Devine died on 27 February 2006 at age 94 Helen Catherine Martin, age 94, of Lone Rock, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at Pine Valley Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Sept. 16, 1911, in Richland County, the daughter of Hugh and Maggie (Mahoney) Devine. Helen lived her entire life in Richland County, moving into town at age 13 to board and attend Richland Center High School. Upon graduation, she attended Richland County Normal and LaCrosse Teachers College, and then taught in rural Richland County schools for many years. A proud supporter of public education for her family and community, Helen was elected in July 1960 to River Valley School Districts first school board, where she served until her retirement in May 1982. She held the offices of secretary and president of the board during its formative years. Helen married James Martin in 1940 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Richland Center where she was still a member. Together they farmed Martin Farms, established in 1855, in Gotham. She lived on the farm until the last several years and was a member of the Gotham Birthday Club, a leader of the Gotham Go-Getters 4-H Club and a 40-year member of the Holstein Association. In 2002, the Martin Farms co-hosted Wisconsin Farm Progress Days. Helen enjoyed the festivities from the front porch of her home, greeting visitors including the Governor and scores of other friends and family. Survivors include four daughters, Ann (Albert) Greenheck of Lone Rock, Bonnie (James) Bolin of Rockford, Ill., Sally (Umberto) DiFiore of South Pasadena, Calif., and Nancy Chellevold of Summit, N.J; nine grandchildren, Randy and Mark Bolin, Jamie, Greg and Jennifer Greenheck, Courtney (Chellevold) Mellinkoff, Jared Chellevold, Julia (DiFiore) Rue and Adriano DiFiore; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Klinzing of Richland Center; two sisters-in-law, Eva Roberts of Wauwatosa, and Marcella Devine of Richland Center; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Martin in 1983; a son-in-law, Steven Chellevold in 2005; two sisters, Irene Sullivan and Mary Hillary; and two brothers, Tom and Eugene Devine. Helen was fiercely proud of her Irish heritage and was a loyal Brewers, Badgers and -most of all - Packers fan. Throughout her life, she insisted on keeping track of the Packers and even last week she expressed her desire and confidence that Brett Favre would return to lead the Pack this year. If anything surpassed her love of the Packers, it was her decades-long devotion to the Democratic Party and politics. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Richland Center. Fr. Emmanuel Famiyeh will officiate with burial in the Button Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3, 2006, at the STAFFORD FUNERAL HOME from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and at the church on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. The family would like to express gratitude for the compassionate care shown by the Pine Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Staff where memorials may be made. The Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Child of Helen Catherine Devine and James Martin

Hugh Devine

M, b. 1876, d. 1949
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHugh Devine married Margaret Mahoney.
Birth1876Hugh Devine was born in 1876.
Death1949He died in 1949.

Children of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney

Margaret Mahoney

F, b. 1885, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Devine.
Name VariationMargaret Mahoney was also known as Maggie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret Mahoney married Hugh Devine.
Birth1885Margaret Mahoney was born in 1885.
Death1966She died in 1966.

Children of Margaret Mahoney and Hugh Devine

James Martin

M, d. 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1940James Martin married Helen Catherine Devine, daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney, in 1940.
Death1983James Martin died in 1983.

Child of James Martin and Helen Catherine Devine

Bonnie Martin

F, d. before August 2012
Father*James Martin d. 1983
Mother*Helen Catherine Devine b. 16 Sep 1911, d. 27 Feb 2006
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bolin.
Life EventDateDescription
Bonnie Martin was the daughter of James Martin and Helen Catherine Devine.
Deathbefore August 2012Bonnie Martin died before August 2012.

Steven Chellevold

M, d. 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Death2005Steven Chellevold died in 2005.

(?) Mellinkoff

M, d. before 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 2006(?) Mellinkoff died before 2006.

Pauline Devine

F, b. 1920, d. 2016
Father*Hugh Devine b. 1876, d. 1949
Mother*Margaret Mahoney b. 1885, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Klinzing.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePauline Devine married Gordon S. Klinzing.
Birth1920Pauline Devine was born in 1920.
She was the daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Death2016Pauline Devine died in 2016.

Gordon S. Klinzing

M, b. 26 June 1915, d. 6 May 1999
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGordon S. Klinzing married Pauline Devine, daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Birth26 June 1915Gordon S. Klinzing was born on 26 June 1915.
Death6 May 1999He died on 6 May 1999 at age 83.

Thomas Devine

M, b. 1918, d. 1990
Father*Hugh Devine b. 1876, d. 1949
Mother*Margaret Mahoney b. 1885, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationThomas Devine was also known as Tom.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1918Thomas Devine was born in 1918.
He was the son of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Death1990Thomas Devine died in 1990.

Eugene Devine

M, b. 1927, d. 1974
Father*Hugh Devine b. 1876, d. 1949
Mother*Margaret Mahoney b. 1885, d. 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1927Eugene Devine was born in 1927.
He was the son of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Death1974Eugene Devine died in 1974.

Irene Devine

F, b. 1913, d. 2003
Father*Hugh Devine b. 1876, d. 1949
Mother*Margaret Mahoney b. 1885, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sullivan.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageIrene Devine married Raymond F. Sullivan.
Birth1913Irene Devine was born in 1913.
She was the daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Death2003Irene Devine died in 2003.

Raymond F. Sullivan

M, b. 25 August 1907, d. 22 December 1989
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRaymond F. Sullivan married Irene Devine, daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Birth25 August 1907Raymond F. Sullivan was born on 25 August 1907.
Death22 December 1989He died on 22 December 1989 at age 82.

Mary Devine

F, b. 1915, d. 1982
Father*Hugh Devine b. 1876, d. 1949
Mother*Margaret Mahoney b. 1885, d. 1966
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hillary.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Devine married Orvin Fred Hillary.
Birth1915Mary Devine was born in 1915.
She was the daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Death1982Mary Devine died in 1982.

Orvin Fred Hillary

M, b. 28 January 1918, d. 24 August 1967
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOrvin Fred Hillary married Mary Devine, daughter of Hugh Devine and Margaret Mahoney.
Birth28 January 1918Orvin Fred Hillary was born on 28 January 1918.
Death24 August 1967He died on 24 August 1967 at age 49.

Dean McGraw

M, b. February 1960, d. before 2014
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1960Dean McGraw was born in February 1960.
Deathbefore 2014He died before 2014.

Betty C. Lins

F, b. 21 May 1928, d. 9 December 2015
Father*John Joseph Lins b. 11 Feb 1893, d. 17 Aug 1988
Mother*Rose Mary Hetzel b. 14 Jul 1906, d. 3 Apr 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBetty C. Lins was also known as Elizabeth C.
Married Name8 November 1950As of 8 November 1950,her married name was Brokish.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 May 1928Betty C. Lins was born on 21 May 1928 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel.
Marriage8 November 1950Betty C. Lins married Donald F. Brokish on 8 November 1950.
Death9 December 2015Betty C. Lins died on 9 December 2015 at age 87 Elizabeth C. "Betty" (Lins) Brokish, 87, of Dickeyville, WI was welcomed into heaven surrounded by her children and grandchildren on December 9, 2015.

Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 12th at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, WI with Father Bernie Rott officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Ghost Church Cemetery in Dickeyville, WI. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, December 12th at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, WI. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Betty was born on May 21, 1928, on a farm near Plain, WI, the daughter of John J. and Rose M. (Hetzel) Lins. She was united in marriage to Donald Brokish on November 8, 1950. Betty's strong faith in God was the most important thing in her life. She was an active member of the Christian Mothers at Holy Ghost Parish, and a member of the parish prayer chain. Her kind and generous nature is evidenced by sharing her home with disadvantaged children from Mississippi and always delivering fresh bakery to people who were going through difficult times in their life.

Betty worked as a school cook at Holy Ghost School where she was famous for her homemade bread, donuts, and cinnamon rolls. Every week Betty & Don baked 200 cinnamon rolls, 200 pies, 150 packages of pecan rolls, 200 packages of cookies, along with many other wonderful baked items and then sold them at Dubuque Farmers Market, where they were a favorite. In their retirement, Betty and Don enjoyed fishing, traveling, gardening, and card playing. She enjoyed her weekly lunches and card games at the Senior Center and her "Ladies Lunch Bunch." Betty always said that her greatest accomplishment and what gave her the most pride were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Her children are Stephen (Linda) Brokish of Lodi, WI; William (Alice) Brokish of Humble, TX; Susan (John) Reiss of Stratham, NH; James (Marcia) Brokish of Fort Collins, CO; Diane Brokish of Olathe, KS; Joan (Daniel) Folwarski of Wausau, WI; Karen (Tony) Vacha of Plover, WI; Julie (John) Burbank of Rosemont, MN; Theresa Brokish of Platteville, WI; and Marie Brokish of Green Bay, WI. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren are Elizabeth (Brett) Kressin [Ryleigh and Jackson], John (Candice) Brokish [Bradley and Derek], Jessica (Darrell) Burditt [McIntyre and Lucas], Andrew (Heather) Brokish [Harlow], Rebecca Brokish, William Reiss (Deceased), Kim (Joe) LaPerrier [Lucas and Logan], Sarah (James) Hockman [Oliver, Simon, and Vera], Michael (Heather) Reiss [Will], Kevin (Annie) Brokish, Julie (Phil Huss) Brokish, Katie Brokish, Jennifer Ngelale (Deceased), PJ Ngelale, Ajuri Ngelale [AJ and Elijah], Elera Williams, Jason (Katie) Folwarski [Johanna], Laura Folwarski, Ashley (Sam) Gardner, Missy Vacha (Erin Gunn), Alexander Vacha, Stephanie (Ryan) Osendorf [Carson and Landon], Cassie Burbank (Jeff Weilage), and Christopher Brokish. She is survived by a brother, Daniel (Teresa) Lins of Plain, WI; sisters, Sr. Evelyn Lins of Racine, WI, Bernadine Limmex of Spring Green, WI, Barbara (Paul) Johnson of Spring Green, WI, Marian (Stan) Schrank of Bend, OR, and Virginia (Dan) Harp of San Diego, CA; sister-in-law, Sue (Lins) (Bob) Kadechka of Youngtown, AZ; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Don, by her parents; her brothers, Donald Lins, John A. Lins, Ralph Lins, and the Rev. James Lins; sisters, Donna Golner, Florence Lins and Mary Lins; brothers-in-law, Clancy Golner and Vincent Limmex; and sister-in-law, Pauline Lins.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 April 1930Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinBetty C. Lins was listed as a daughter in John Joseph Lins's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Raymond Lins.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8. Dwelling 3.

Donald F. Brokish

M, b. October 1926, d. before 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald F. Brokish was also known as Don.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1926Donald F. Brokish was born in October 1926.
Marriage8 November 1950He married Betty C. Lins, daughter of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel, on 8 November 1950.
Deathbefore 2003Donald F. Brokish died before 2003.

Donald H. Lins

M, b. 15 March 1927, d. 29 January 2009
Father*John Joseph Lins b. 11 Feb 1893, d. 17 Aug 1988
Mother*Rose Mary Hetzel b. 14 Jul 1906, d. 3 Apr 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald H. Lins was also known as Don.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 March 1927Donald H. Lins was born on 15 March 1927 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel.
Death29 January 2009Donald H. Lins died on 29 January 2009 at age 81 Don Lins, age 81 of Mesa,Ariz. passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. He was born on March 15,1927, to John and Rose (Hetzel) Lins. Don attended Salvatorian Seminary at St. Nazianz, Wis. and St. John' s Seminary at Collegeville, Minn. and then served in the Madison Diocese for 20 years. Don servedas a missionary in Haiti for three months in 2000. Don married Sue Blue on July 8, 1972. He is survived by his wife, Sue; sons, David Lins and Bill Blue; daughters, Judy Lins, Peggy Britz, Mary Lange, Catey Mamerow and Terri Horkan; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Dan Lins and Fr. James Lins; sisters, Betty Brokish, Sr. Evelyn Lins, Bernadine Limmex, Donna Golner, Barbara Johnson, Marian Schrank and Virginia Harp. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Florence and Mary; and brothers, Jack and Ralph. A funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, at St. Timothy' s Catholic Church in Mesa, Ariz.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 April 1930Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinDonald H. Lins was listed as a son in John Joseph Lins's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Raymond Lins.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8. Dwelling 3.

Vincent James Limmex

M, b. 6 March 1931, d. 5 October 2015
Father*Maurice Patrick Limmex b. 26 May 1902, d. 7 Oct 1984
Mother*Margaret Brokish b. 1908
Vincent Limmex 1967 school board member for River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Vincent Limmex 1964 school board member for River Valley High School, Spring Green, Sauk, WI
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 March 1931Vincent James Limmex was born on 6 March 1931.
He was the son of Maurice Patrick Limmex and Margaret Brokish.
Death5 October 2015Vincent James Limmex died on 5 October 2015 at age 84 Vincent Limmex, 84, traded his cross for a crown at Bloomfield Manor on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born on March 6, 1931 to Maurice and Margaret (Brokish) Limmex. He graduated from Spring Green High School and then joined the US Army with his good friend, Eugene Schmid. Vincent served in Co A, 19th INF, 24th DIV. After seven years serving in Korea, Japan and France, Vincent was honorably discharged from the US Army. On November 8, 1954 he married Bernadine Lins in St Luke’s Church in Plain. In 1959 they returned to Wyoming Valley to farm and raise their family. Vincent was active in the community, serving on the newly formed River Valley School Board. He also served on the Farm Bureau Boards of both Iowa and Sauk County, as chairman of the Wyoming Township Board, the Iowa County Board, the Regional Planning Commission and was the first chairman of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. Vincent and his family were active in Project Self Help and Awareness hosting children from Mississippi and taking many truckloads of clothing and supplies to that area. Both he and Bernadine volunteered as drivers for the Commission on Aging in Iowa County.

Vincent is survived by his wife, Bernadine, with whom he celebrated 60 wedded years this past November. He is also survived by two daughters, Maureen (Wayne) Lemens and Beth (Jesse) Lamsam, and by six sons, Thomas (Tammy), James (Connie), Philip (Cheryl), Matthew, John (Laura) and Martin (Vicki). He was always proud of his 23 grandchildren, Andrew (Laura), Meghan, Amelia, Joe, Jacob, Jason, Christopher (Ashley), Benjamin, Jeffrey, David, Austin, Nathan, Tiffany, Tasha, Levi, Adeline, Rachel, Adriane, Zachary, Stephanie, Isaac, Vincent and Elias. He is survived by brothers Richard and Daniel, sisters Patricia and Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Stephan, a sister Dolores, and his infant children Theresa and Francis.

Vincent served his God, his Country and his Family. He was a member of St John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green all of his life. A Mass of Christian Burial for Vincent will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green. Fr. Mike Resop will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015, at St. John’s Catholic Church from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M with a rosary led by the Knights of Columbus at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St John’s School or to the Hodan Center in Mineral Point.

Children of Vincent James Limmex

Donna Thecla Lins

F, b. 19 August 1932, d. 1 October 2015
Father*John Joseph Lins b. 11 Feb 1893, d. 17 Aug 1988
Mother*Rose Mary Hetzel b. 14 Jul 1906, d. 3 Apr 1997
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 August 1981As of 8 August 1981,her married name was Golner.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 August 1932Donna Thecla Lins was born on 19 August 1932 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel.
Marriage8 August 1981Donna Thecla Lins married Clarence Bernar Golner on 8 August 1981 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death1 October 2015Donna Thecla Lins died on 1 October 2015 at age 83 Donna T. (Lins) Golner, age 83, of Spring Green, entered eternal life on Oct. 1, 2015. Donna was born on Aug. 19, 1932, on a farm near Spring Green, the daughter of John J. and Rose M. (Hetzel) Lins. She was united in marriage to Clarence "Clancy" Golner on Aug. 8, 1981. Together they lived, worked, and enjoyed life in Sussex, Wis., all of their married life.

Donna was famous for her baking skills, and many of her family and friends were on the receiving end of these wonders; she also worked for many years as a professional baker, both in the Racine Dominican Order where she spent her earlier years, and later at hospitals in Green Bay and the Milwaukee area. In their retirement, she and Clancy enjoyed cribbage, traveling and fishing. They were avid Green Bay Packers fans. Both she and Clancy's kindness, strength, generosity and faith are an inspiration and model for us all.

Donna was lovingly cared for the last three and a half years of her life at Greenway Terrace and Greenway Manor in Spring Green. She enjoyed the friendships with the other residents and the staff.

She is survived by a brother, Daniel (Teresa) Lins of Plain; sisters, Elizabeth Brokish of Dickeyville, Sr. Evelyn Lins of Racine, Bernadine (Vincent) Limmex of Spring Green, Barbara (Paul) Johnson of Spring Green, Marian (Stan) Schrank of Bend, Ore., and Virginia (Dan) Harp of San Diego, Calif; sister-in-law, Sue (Lins) (Bob) Kadechka of Youngtown, Ariz; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; her and Clancy's "special family," Mike and Penny Fryda and their children, Mike, Jessie, Taylor, and Jordan; the Knudson family, the Braeger family, and other relatives and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Clancy, on Jan. 28, 2011, by her parents; her brothers, Donald Lins, John A. Lins, Ralph Lins, and the Rev. James Lins; sisters, Florence Lins and Mary Lins; brother-in-law, Donald Brokish; sister-in-law, Pauline Lins; and her dear friend, Carol Braeger.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Donna's life at a Mass in Memory of Donna to be held at ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Spring Green, Wis., on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at 11 a.m. with Father Mike Resop presiding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service with a luncheon following the service at the church hall. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Lannon, Wis., at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Catholic School Endowment Fund or to a charity of your choice.

Clarence Bernar Golner

M, b. 11 March 1929, d. 28 January 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationClarence Bernar Golner was also known as Clancy.
Name VariationClarence Bernar Golner was also known as Clancey B.
Name VariationClarence Bernar Golner was also known as C. B.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 March 1929Clarence Bernar Golner was born on 11 March 1929.
Marriage8 August 1981He married Donna Thecla Lins, daughter of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel, on 8 August 1981 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
Death28 January 2011Clarence Bernar Golner died on 28 January 2011 at age 81.

Rev. Father James R. Lins

M, b. 9 June 1938, d. 23 December 2013
Father*John Joseph Lins b. 11 Feb 1893, d. 17 Aug 1988
Mother*Rose Mary Hetzel b. 14 Jul 1906, d. 3 Apr 1997
Rev Father James R Lins
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 June 1938Rev. Father James R. Lins was born on 9 June 1938 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel.
Death23 December 2013Rev. Father James R. Lins died on 23 December 2013 at Wisconsin at age 75 God of mercy and love, grant your servant and priest a glorious place at your heavenly banquet, for you made him here on earth a faithful minister of your work and sacrament. Reverend James R. Lins, age 75, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 23, 2013. He became a resident of St. Marys Care Center in Madison, WI, on April 23, 2012. He was born on June 9, 1938 in Spring Green, WI, the son of John J. and Rose M. (Hetzel) Lins. Father Lins attended St. Luke Catholic School in Plain, WI. He graduated from Salvatorian Seminary at St. Nazianz, WI, in 1958. He then continued his collegiate studies in Philosophy and Theology at St. Johns University in Collegeville, MN, where he graduated in 1964. He was ordained a priest by Bishop William P. OConnor on May 30, 1964 at St. Raphaels Cathedral in Madison and celebrated his Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Lukes Catholic Church in Plain on Sunday, May 31, 1964. Father Lins served the Diocese of Madison as Associate Pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee, WI, St. Dennis Parish in Madison, St. John the Baptist Parish in Jefferson, WI, St. Joseph Parish in Baraboo, WI, and as part-time Instructor of Religion at the Academy of St. Benedict in Middleton, WI. He served as Pastor at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Hazel Green, WI, St. Joseph Parish in Waterloo, WI, and 28 years as Pastor at St. Matthew Parish in Shullsburg, WI, with missions of St. Peter Parish in Elk Grove and Our Lady of Hope Parish in Seymour. He retired in 2009. During his years of service to the Diocese of Madison, Father Lins was involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society in several parishes. He always had great compassion for the poor. He is survived by a brother: Dan (Teresa) Lins of Plain, WI; seven sisters: Elizabeth Brokish of Dickeyville, WI, Sister Evelyn Lins, OP of Racine, WI, Bernadine (Vincent) Limmex, Donna Golner, and Barbara (Paul) Johnson all of Spring Green, Marian (Stan) Schrank of Bend, OR, and Virginia (Dan) Harp of San Diego, CA; two sisters-in-law: Pauline Lins of Spring Green, and Sue (Bob) Lins Kadechka of Youngtown, AZ; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Father Lins was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Donald, John A, and Ralph Lins; two sisters: Florence Lins and Mary Lins; and two brothers-in-law: Donald Brokish and Clarence Golner.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Sunday, December 29, 2013, at St. Luke Catholic Church, 1240 Nachreiner Avenue in Plain, WI, at 3:00 p.m. Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, will be the celebrant with Fr. Mike Resop as homilist. Private burial services will be held in St. Luke Cemetery in Plain. A visitation will be held at St. Luke Catholic Church on Sunday, December 29, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The OFlahrity-Erickson Funeral Home in Shullsburg is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Marys Care Center for their love and concern for Father Jim during his last years.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or St. Luke Catholic School.Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 27, 2013 - Rev Father James R Lins obituary

Ralph G. Lins

M, b. 1936, d. 1962
Father*John Joseph Lins b. 11 Feb 1893, d. 17 Aug 1988
Mother*Rose Mary Hetzel b. 14 Jul 1906, d. 3 Apr 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1936Ralph G. Lins was born in 1936.
He was the son of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel.
Death1962Ralph G. Lins died in 1962.

Florence Lins

F, b. 1934, d. 1935
Father*John Joseph Lins b. 11 Feb 1893, d. 17 Aug 1988
Mother*Rose Mary Hetzel b. 14 Jul 1906, d. 3 Apr 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1934Florence Lins was born in 1934.
She was the daughter of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel.
Death1935Florence Lins died in 1935.