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.

Mary Lins

F, d. before 2003
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
Mary Lins was the daughter of John Joseph Lins and Rose Mary Hetzel.
Deathbefore 2003Mary Lins died before 2003.

John Baptist Hetzel

M, b. 7 October 1868, d. 1949
John Hetzel Sr - circa 1945-Colorized
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 October 1868John Baptist Hetzel was born on 7 October 1868 at Bavaria, Germany, tombstone reported birth year as 1869.
Marriage9 November 1898He married Elizabeth Schwartz on 9 November 1898.
Death1949John Baptist Hetzel died in 1949.
  • Circa 1945 at Sauk, Wisconsin, photo of Hetzel family processing sorghum - Jack (John Jr), Dan, Elizabeth (Schwartz) Hetzel, Albert, John Sr, Dolores.
    Hetzel family processing sorghum - Jack (John Jr), Dan, Elizabeth (Schwartz) Hetzel, Albert, John Sr, Dolores - circa 1945-Colorized
    Hetzel family processing sorghum - Jack (John Jr), Dan, Elizabeth (Schwartz) Hetzel, Albert, John Sr, Dolores - circa 1945

Children of John Baptist Hetzel and Elizabeth Schwartz

Marcus Joseph Hetzel

M, b. 10 April 1908, d. 2 September 1988
Father*John Baptist Hetzel b. 7 Oct 1868, d. 1949
Mother*Elizabeth Schwartz b. 11 Jun 1878, d. 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarcus Joseph Hetzel was also known as Mark.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1908Marcus Joseph Hetzel was born on 10 April 1908 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of John Baptist Hetzel and Elizabeth Schwartz.
Marriage17 June 1940Marcus Joseph Hetzel married Pearl Marie Fortney on 17 June 1940.
Death2 September 1988Marcus Joseph Hetzel died on 2 September 1988 at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 April 1930Bear Creek, Sauk, WisconsinMarcus Joseph Hetzel was listed as a brother-in-law 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.

John H. Tapper

M, b. July 1892, d. before 1963
Father*Benjamin Tapper b. Jul 1863, d. bt 1925 - 1930
Mother*Anna P. Weers b. Apr 1872, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1892John H. Tapper was born in July 1892 at Illinois.
He was the son of Benjamin Tapper and Anna P. Weers.
Deathbefore 1963John H. Tapper died before 1963.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Grant, Plymouth, IowaJohn H. Tapper was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.1
5 May 1910Washington, Plymouth, IowaJohn H. Tapper was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 106.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 69.

Henry Tapper

M, b. January 1894
Father*Benjamin Tapper b. Jul 1863, d. bt 1925 - 1930
Mother*Anna P. Weers b. Apr 1872, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1894Henry Tapper was born in January 1894 at Iowa.
He was the son of Benjamin Tapper and Anna P. Weers.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Grant, Plymouth, IowaHenry Tapper was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.1
5 May 1910Washington, Plymouth, IowaHenry Tapper was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 106.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 69.

Benjamin Tapper Jr.

M, b. December 1894
Father*Benjamin Tapper b. Jul 1863, d. bt 1925 - 1930
Mother*Anna P. Weers b. Apr 1872, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBenjamin Tapper Jr. was also known as Harry B.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1894Benjamin Tapper Jr. was born in December 1894 at Iowa.
He was the son of Benjamin Tapper and Anna P. Weers.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Grant, Plymouth, IowaBenjamin Tapper Jr. was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.1
5 May 1910Washington, Plymouth, IowaBenjamin Tapper Jr. was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Preston, Plymouth, IowaBenjamin Tapper Jr. appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Benjamin Tapper at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 106.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 69.

William F. Tapper

M, b. October 1899, d. before 1963
Father*Benjamin Tapper b. Jul 1863, d. bt 1925 - 1930
Mother*Anna P. Weers b. Apr 1872, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam F. Tapper was also known as Wilhelm.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1899William F. Tapper was born in October 1899 at Iowa.
He was the son of Benjamin Tapper and Anna P. Weers.
Deathbefore 1963William F. Tapper died before 1963.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Grant, Plymouth, IowaWilliam F. Tapper was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1900 Census at Grant, Plymouth, Iowa.1
5 May 1910Washington, Plymouth, IowaWilliam F. Tapper was listed as a son in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Preston, Plymouth, IowaWilliam F. Tapper appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Benjamin Tapper at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED105. Dwelling 106.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 69.

Anna Tapper

F, b. circa 1906
Father*Benjamin Tapper b. Jul 1863, d. bt 1925 - 1930
Mother*Anna P. Weers b. Apr 1872, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hillrichs.
Married NameHer married name was Hillrich.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Tapper married an unknown person.
MarriageShe married Ben Hillrichs.
Birthcirca 1906Anna Tapper was born circa 1906 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Benjamin Tapper and Anna P. Weers.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Washington, Plymouth, IowaAnna Tapper was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Tapper's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Plymouth, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Preston, Plymouth, IowaAnna Tapper appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Benjamin Tapper at Preston, Plymouth, Iowa.

Child of Anna Tapper and Ben Hillrichs

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 69.

Deloris Eileen Sheets

F, b. 24 October 1920, d. 27 March 2007
Father*Orpha Roldo Sheets b. 20 May 1899, d. 21 Mar 1967
Mother*Anna Pearl (?) b. c 1895
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1930As of circa 1930,her married name was Newbold.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 October 1920Deloris Eileen Sheets was born on 24 October 1920 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of Orpha Roldo Sheets and Anna Pearl (?).
Marriagecirca 1930Deloris Eileen Sheets married Chester Roy Newbold, son of Roy Bethal Newbold and Bessie Pearl Henry, circa 1930.
Death27 March 2007Deloris Eileen Sheets died on 27 March 2007 at age 86 Deloris Eileen Newbold, 86, of Wake Forest, born in Frankfort, Ind., on Oct. 24, 1920, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as to a joyful reunion with her husband, Chester, of 64 years, on March 27, 2007. A mother and wife of deep faith and loyalty to her church, she passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her family who loved and cared for her. As a truly godly woman and always putting the needs of others before herself, Deloris displayed unselfish and sacrificial love to her family and friends as to make a lifelong impression. Her gentle touch, reassuring words, and humble spirit will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Deloris and Chester lived most of their lives in Frankfort and, later, Jefferson, Ind. They resided in retirement in Logansport, Ind., and Gulfport, Miss., before moving to Wake Forest in 1996.
Deloris is survived by four children; her son David Newbold and his wife, Elaine, of Arvada, Colo; her daughter Pam and her husband, Rick Brewer, of Noblesville, Ind; her son Tim Newbold and his wife, Chris, of Bunn; and her son Mark Newbold and his wife, Cindy, of Wake Forest; a sister, Roberta Hill of Fishers, Ind; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra; and two brothers, James and Waynard Sheets.
A memorial service was held at Triangle Bible Church of Raleigh on April 1.
Memorial contributions may be made to Triangle Bible Church, 2309 Laurelbrook St., Raleigh, N.C. 27604.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 April 1930Frankfort, Clinton, IndianaDeloris Eileen Sheets was listed as a daughter in Orpha Roldo Sheets's household on the 1930 Census at Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana.1

Child of Deloris Eileen Sheets and Chester Roy Newbold

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED6. Dwelling 311.

(?) Boyd

M, d. before 2004
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Boyd married Ethel C. Newbold, daughter of Roy Bethal Newbold and Bessie Pearl Henry.
Deathbefore 2004(?) Boyd died before 2004.

Sandra Newbold

F, d. before 2004
Father*Chester Roy Newbold b. 6 Sep 1917, d. 7 Aug 2004
Mother*Deloris Eileen Sheets b. 24 Oct 1920, d. 27 Mar 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Sandra Newbold was the daughter of Chester Roy Newbold and Deloris Eileen Sheets.
Deathbefore 2004Sandra Newbold died before 2004.

William Ernst Kohlmeyer

M, b. 5 November 1855, d. 6 May 1920
Father*Johann Heinrich Kohlmeyer b. 16 Apr 1821, d. 2 Nov 1893
Mother*Catherina M. (?) b. 1827, d. 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1855William Ernst Kohlmeyer was born on 5 November 1855 at Germany also reported as Sep 1855 and Sep 1856.
He was the son of Johann Heinrich Kohlmeyer and Catherina M. (?).
Marriage12 October 1879William Ernst Kohlmeyer married Katherine Dorothea Burmester on 12 October 1879.
Death6 May 1920William Ernst Kohlmeyer died on 6 May 1920 at age 64.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Ernst Kohlmeyer was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
18 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
3 January 1920Loganville, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.4

Children of William Ernst Kohlmeyer and Katherine Dorothea Burmester

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 11.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 172.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 63.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED171. Dwelling 46.

Katherine Dorothea Burmester

F, b. 30 October 1859, d. 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationKatherine Dorothea Burmester was also known as Dorothea.
Name VariationKatherine Dorothea Burmester was also known as Dora.
Married Name12 October 1879As of 12 October 1879,her married name was Kohlmeyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1859Katherine Dorothea Burmester was born on 30 October 1859 at Germany also reported as Oct 1860.
Marriage12 October 1879She married William Ernst Kohlmeyer, son of Johann Heinrich Kohlmeyer and Catherina M. (?), on 12 October 1879.
Death1926Katherine Dorothea Burmester died in 1926.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinKatherine Dorothea Burmester was listed as wife in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinKatherine Dorothea Burmester appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Ernst Kohlmeyer at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
18 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinKatherine Dorothea Burmester was listed as wife in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
3 January 1920Loganville, Sauk, WisconsinKatherine Dorothea Burmester was listed as wife in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1920 Census at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin.4
  • Katherine Dorothea Burmester had 6 with 6 living in 1900 children.

Children of Katherine Dorothea Burmester and William Ernst Kohlmeyer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 11.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 172.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 63.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED171. Dwelling 46.

Otto Henry William Kohlmeyer

M, b. 5 December 1881, d. 1914
Father*William Ernst Kohlmeyer b. 5 Nov 1855, d. 6 May 1920
Mother*Katherine Dorothea Burmester b. 30 Oct 1859, d. 1926
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 December 1881Otto Henry William Kohlmeyer was born on 5 December 1881 at Wisconsin also reported as Oct 1881 and Oct 1883.
He was the son of William Ernst Kohlmeyer and Katherine Dorothea Burmester.
Marriagecirca 1908Otto Henry William Kohlmeyer married Elda M. Hoeverman, daughter of (?) Hoeverman and Sophia (?), circa 1908.
Death1914Otto Henry William Kohlmeyer died in 1914.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinOtto Henry William Kohlmeyer was listed as a son in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinOtto Henry William Kohlmeyer appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Ernst Kohlmeyer at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
5 May 1910Blooming Grove, Dane, WisconsinOtto Henry William Kohlmeyer was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin.3

Children of Otto Henry William Kohlmeyer and Elda M. Hoeverman

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 11.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 172.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1708; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 85.

Helena Kohlmeyer

F, b. 5 October 1883
Father*William Ernst Kohlmeyer b. 5 Nov 1855, d. 6 May 1920
Mother*Katherine Dorothea Burmester b. 30 Oct 1859, d. 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHelena Kohlmeyer was also known as Alvina.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 October 1883Helena Kohlmeyer was born on 5 October 1883 at Wisconsin also reported as Oct 1884.
She was the daughter of William Ernst Kohlmeyer and Katherine Dorothea Burmester.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHelena Kohlmeyer was listed as a daughter in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHelena Kohlmeyer appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Ernst Kohlmeyer at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 11.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 172.

William Albert Kohlmeyer

M, b. 15 October 1885, d. 1 December 1956
Father*William Ernst Kohlmeyer b. 5 Nov 1855, d. 6 May 1920
Mother*Katherine Dorothea Burmester b. 30 Oct 1859, d. 1926
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 October 1885William Albert Kohlmeyer was born on 15 October 1885 at Wisconsin also reported as Nov 1886.
He was the son of William Ernst Kohlmeyer and Katherine Dorothea Burmester.
Marriage20 May 1913William Albert Kohlmeyer married Clara Sophia Repka, daughter of Thomas Repka Sr. and Theresa Hedwig Joron, on 20 May 1913 at St. John's, Leland, Wisconsin.1
Death1 December 1956William Albert Kohlmeyer died on 1 December 1956 at age 71.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Albert Kohlmeyer was listed as a son in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Albert Kohlmeyer appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Ernst Kohlmeyer at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
18 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Albert Kohlmeyer was listed as a son in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.4

Children of William Albert Kohlmeyer and Clara Sophia Repka

Citations

  1. [S386] Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records 1875-1940.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 11.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 172.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 63.

Elsie L. Kohlmeyer

F, b. 25 July 1889
Father*William Ernst Kohlmeyer b. 5 Nov 1855, d. 6 May 1920
Mother*Katherine Dorothea Burmester b. 30 Oct 1859, d. 1926
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElsie L. Kohlmeyer was also known as Elva.
Name VariationElsie L. Kohlmeyer was also known as Ellia.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 July 1889Elsie L. Kohlmeyer was born on 25 July 1889 at Wisconsin also reported as Jul 1890.
She was the daughter of William Ernst Kohlmeyer and Katherine Dorothea Burmester.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinElsie L. Kohlmeyer was listed as a daughter in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
1 June 1905Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinElsie L. Kohlmeyer appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of William Ernst Kohlmeyer at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
18 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinElsie L. Kohlmeyer was listed as a daughter in William Ernst Kohlmeyer's household on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 11.
  2. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 172.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 63.

August Thies

M, b. 25 April 1873, d. 1954
Father*Charles H. Thies b. 1840, d. 1913
Mother*Elizabeth Meyer b. 1835, d. 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAugust Thies was also known as Thiese.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 April 1873August Thies was born on 25 April 1873 at Wisconsin also reported as Apr 1872.
He was the son of Charles H. Thies and Elizabeth Meyer.
MarriageMarch 1894August Thies married Dora Meyer, daughter of August Meyer and Dorothea Fredericks, in March 1894.
Death1954August Thies died in 1954.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAugust Thies was listed as a son in Charles H. Thies's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
2 June 1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAugust Thies was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
19 April 1910Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3
  • AUGUST THIES. Some of the finest and best equipped dairy and general farms in Sauk County are found in the Loganville community, and one of these is in Westfield Township, its proprietor being August Thies. Mr. Thies represents a family that has been identified with Sauk County sinee early times, and his own part has identified him with the clearing and developing of the land as well as the substantial and well-ordered industry of modern times. Mr. Thies was born in Westfield Township, on the farm now owned by his brother Herman, on April 25, 1873. He is a son of Charles and Elizabeth (Meyer) Thies, both of whom were natives of Germany. The
    paternal grandparents also came to Sauk County after the arrival of some of their children and spent their last days here. The maternal grandparents, George and Elizabeth Meyer, found a home in Sauk County for their last years. George Meyer was a German soldier under the great Napoleon and had marched with the French troops into Russia and witnessed the burning of the Russian City of Moscow. Charles Thies came to America in 1850, when ten years of age, with his two brothers, who located in Dane County, Wisconsin. One of these brothers was Frederick, who was then twenty-one years of age and who passed away recently in April, 1917, at the age of eighty-seven. The other brother was Henry, who spent his life at Cottage Grove in Dane County. When Charles Thies was seventeen years of age he came to Westfield Township with his brother-in-law, Frederick Telker, and bought what is known today as the John Schultz place. He cleared up most of the land contained in that
    farm and later sold it. Charles Thies then bought a tract of land which
    he subsequently sold to Mr. Luthermann, the present proprietor. His
    next purchase was the Briggs farm of 120 acres, and here again he applied himself to the clearing and developing of a farm from practically new land. This constituted the old homestead where August was born and where the son Herman now lives. Charles Thies owned and developed a number of good lands in Sauk County. He bought the 160 acres where his son William resides, and later bought 106 acres nearby, and still later the Lew Tarst farm of 152 acres at Reedsburg. This is the farm now owned and occupied by his son Henry. Charles Thies finally moved to Loganville, where he bought the home of D. B. Hulbert, a good house with seventeen acres of ground. In that home he spent his last years in comfort
    and plenty and passed away in 1913, at the age of seventy-three. His
    widow still lives among her children and is now eighty-three years of
    age. The parents were both active in the Lutheran Church and the father was a democrat. Their children were: Henry, who died in early childhood; William; Charles, of Madison, Wisconsin; Annie, who died in 1893; August; Herman; and Henry. August Thies grew up on his father's farm and attended both the parochial and public schools. In March, 1894, at the age of twenty-one, he married Miss Dora Meyer. She was born on the farm where she and .her husband now reside on July 24, 1873. Her parents, August and Dora (Fredericks) Meyer, were early settlers in Westfield Township and cleared up 100 acres of the farm now owned by August Thies. Mrs. Thies' father died there and her mother is still living.
    In the year that he married Mr. Thies bought the Meyer place, and has since developed it into a modern stock and dairy farm. He keeps
    from forty-five to fifty head of cattle; including some thoroughbred Holstein cows, and contributes materially to the production of Sauk County as a dairy county. Mr. Thies has all the equipment necessary for stock raising and dairying, including a large bark which in its main dimensions is 34 by 86 feet, with an addition 14 by 46 feet.
    In 1917 Mr. Thies was honored by his fellow citizens with election to
    the office of side supervisor. He is a republican and a member of the
    Lutheran Church. He and his wife have a fine family of nine children,
    all of them still living. Their names in order of birth are Martin, Lena,
    William, Frederick, Freda, Lydia, August, Dora and Paul.

Child of August Thies

Children of August Thies and Dora Meyer

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1446 Page Number 286D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED149. Dwelling 14.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED130. Dwelling 65.