Anna Emma Uthe

F, b. 21 November 1910, d. before 2007
Father*Frank Henry Uthe Sr. b. 2 Nov 1858, d. 12 May 1930
Mother*Martha Elsner b. 1 May 1879, d. 21 Jan 1970
Charts
Hermann Uthe Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 October 1947As of 7 October 1947,her married name was Garvey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 November 1910Anna Emma Uthe was born on 21 November 1910 at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. and Martha Elsner.
Marriage7 October 1947Anna Emma Uthe married Raphael Garvey on 7 October 1947 at Iowa Wedding shower for Miss Ann Uthe, fiancee of Raphael Garvey.
Boone News Republican September 30, 1947 - Wedding shower for Miss Ann Uthe, fiancee of Raphael Garvey
Deathbefore 2007Anna Emma Uthe died before 2007.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 February 1920Harrison, Boone, IowaAnna Emma Uthe was listed as a daughter in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Harrison, Boone, IowaAnna Emma Uthe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 74.

Bertha Mary Uthe

F, b. 25 September 1913, d. before 2007
Father*Frank Henry Uthe Sr. b. 2 Nov 1858, d. 12 May 1930
Mother*Martha Elsner b. 1 May 1879, d. 21 Jan 1970
Charts
Hermann Uthe Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1975As of before 1975,her married name was Day.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 September 1913Bertha Mary Uthe was born on 25 September 1913 at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. and Martha Elsner.
Marriagebefore 1975Bertha Mary Uthe married Ralph Day before 1975.
Deathbefore 2007Bertha Mary Uthe died before 2007.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 February 1920Harrison, Boone, IowaBertha Mary Uthe was listed as a daughter in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Harrison, Boone, IowaBertha Mary Uthe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 74.

Raymond Henry Uthe

M, b. 15 February 1915, d. 19 May 2008
Father*Frank Henry Uthe Sr. b. 2 Nov 1858, d. 12 May 1930
Mother*Martha Elsner b. 1 May 1879, d. 21 Jan 1970
Charts
Hermann Uthe Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRaymond Henry Uthe was also known as Raymond N.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 February 1915Raymond Henry Uthe was born on 15 February 1915 at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.
He was the son of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. and Martha Elsner.
Marriage2 January 1940Raymond Henry Uthe married Helen Rose Cooper, daughter of William Cooper and Anna Pantenburg, on 2 January 1940.
Death19 May 2008Raymond Henry Uthe died on 19 May 2008 at age 93
Raymond Uthe, 93, of rural Boone, died Monday, May 19. Services are pending with Stevens Memorial Chapel in Ames.

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

Feb. 15, 1915-May 19, 2008

Raymond Henry Uthe, 93, of rural Boone, died Monday, May 19, at Madrid Home in Madrid. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ames.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 22, at Stevens Memorial Chapel in Ames.

Raymond Henry Uthe was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Boone County, to Frank and Martha (Elsner) Uthe. He married Helen Cooper Jan. 2, 1940. He was a farmer all his life and they farmed in Williams, Ellsworth and finally in Boone since 1956.

He is survived by two daughters, Colleen (Bernard) Anderson, of Kankakee, Ill., and Janet (Rex) Ramsay, of Des Moines; one son, Donald (Janice) Uthe, of Ames; six grandchildren, Lisa Ramsay, Katie Ramsay, Scott (Jaque) Uthe, Stacy Uthe, Stephanie Uthe and Kevin Uthe; and one great-grandson, Ryan Uthe.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Eugene; his wife, Helen; four brothers; and five sisters.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 February 1920Harrison, Boone, IowaRaymond Henry Uthe was listed as a son in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Harrison, Boone, IowaRaymond Henry Uthe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.
7 April 1930Harrison, Boone, IowaRaymond Henry Uthe was listed as a son in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.2

Child of Raymond Henry Uthe and Helen Rose Cooper

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 74.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED26. Dwelling 31.

Arthur William Uthe

M, b. 29 September 1916, d. 2 February 1989
Father*Frank Henry Uthe Sr. b. 2 Nov 1858, d. 12 May 1930
Mother*Martha Elsner b. 1 May 1879, d. 21 Jan 1970
Charts
Hermann Uthe Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 September 1916Arthur William Uthe was born on 29 September 1916 at Iowa.
He was the son of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. and Martha Elsner.
Death2 February 1989Arthur William Uthe died on 2 February 1989 at Los Angeles, California, at age 72.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 February 1920Harrison, Boone, IowaArthur William Uthe was listed as a son in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Harrison, Boone, IowaArthur William Uthe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.
7 April 1930Harrison, Boone, IowaArthur William Uthe was listed as a son in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 74.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED26. Dwelling 31.

Sylvester Vincent Uthe

M, b. 27 September 1918, d. 16 February 2007
Father*Frank Henry Uthe Sr. b. 2 Nov 1858, d. 12 May 1930
Mother*Martha Elsner b. 1 May 1879, d. 21 Jan 1970
Charts
Hermann Uthe Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationSylvester Vincent Uthe was also known as Vestie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 September 1918Sylvester Vincent Uthe was born on 27 September 1918 at Gilbert, Boone, Iowa.
He was the son of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. and Martha Elsner.
Marriage18 January 1944Sylvester Vincent Uthe married Lila N. Mortvedt on 18 January 1944 Lila Mortvedt and Sylvester Uthe marriage announcement.
Ames Daily Tribune January 20, 1944 - Lila Mortvedt and Sylvester Uthe marriage announcement
Death16 February 2007Sylvester Vincent Uthe died on 16 February 2007 at age 88 Sylvester (Vestie) V. Uthe, 88, of Nevada, died Friday, February 16, 2007 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Nevada. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 19 at the Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada. A Christian vigil service will follow visitation. Burial will be in the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Nevada.

Sylvester was born September 27, 1918, at the home place northwest of Gilbert, to Frank Sr. and Martha (Elsner) Uthe. He attended a one-room school in rural Boone County and Gilbert High School. He married Lila N. Mortvedt on January 18, 1944 at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church in rural Story County. They lived on the home place near Gilbert before moving to a farm south of Ames. They farmed there for 23 years. In 1970 they bought a farm south of Nevada where they lived and farmed for 37 years. Sylvester passed his love of farming onto his son and grandson. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Story County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed spending time with his family and teasing his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Lila Uthe of Nevada; daughters Linda Uthe of Nevada, Anita Uthe of Nevada, Marlene (Lyle) Borkowski of Manning, Karen (Alan) Knaphus of McCallsburg and son Doug (Sue) Uthe of Nevada; grandchildren Renee and Ross Uthe and Kari and Amy Borkowski; one brother Raymond Uthe of Ames, and one sister Dorothy Welsh of Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and five sisters.

Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada is in charge of arrangements.
Burialafter 16 February 2007He was buried after 16 February 2007 at Saint Patricks Cemetery, Nevada, Story, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 February 1920Harrison, Boone, IowaSylvester Vincent Uthe was listed as a son in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1920 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Harrison, Boone, IowaSylvester Vincent Uthe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.
7 April 1930Harrison, Boone, IowaSylvester Vincent Uthe was listed as a son in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.2
  • Sylvester Vincent Uthe obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Nevada, Story, Iowa.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED21. Dwelling 74.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED26. Dwelling 31.

Dorothy Uthe

F, b. circa 1922, d. before May 2008
Father*Frank Henry Uthe Sr. b. 2 Nov 1858, d. 12 May 1930
Mother*Martha Elsner b. 1 May 1879, d. 21 Jan 1970
Charts
Hermann Uthe Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDorothy Uthe was also known as Dorthy.
Married NameHer married name was Welsh.
Married NameHer married name was Welch.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Uthe married Lawrence Welsh.
Birthcirca 1922Dorothy Uthe was born circa 1922 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. and Martha Elsner.
Deathbefore May 2008Dorothy Uthe died before May 2008.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Harrison, Boone, IowaDorothy Uthe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Frank Henry Uthe Sr. at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.
7 April 1930Harrison, Boone, IowaDorothy Uthe was listed as a daughter in Frank Henry Uthe Sr.'s household on the 1930 Census at Harrison, Boone, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED26. Dwelling 31.

Frank C. Hentrich

M, b. 18 January 1875, d. 26 November 1932
Father*Joseph Hentrich b. 22 Nov 1834, d. 27 Oct 1916
Mother*Margaret Stanover b. Sep 1851, d. 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFrank C. Hentrich was also known as Hendrichs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 January 1875Frank C. Hentrich was born on 18 January 1875 at Wisconsin also reported as Iowa and Jan 1877.
He was the son of Joseph Hentrich and Margaret Stanover.
Marriagecirca 1904Frank C. Hentrich married Cecelia Droessler, daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt, circa 1904.
Death26 November 1932Frank C. Hentrich died on 26 November 1932 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 57 Frank Hendrichs obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 29, 1932 - Frank Hendrichs obituary
Burialafter 26 November 1932He was buried after 26 November 1932 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Paris, Grant, WisconsinFrank C. Hentrich was listed as a son in Joseph Hentrich's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1900Paris, Grant, WisconsinFrank C. Hentrich was listed as a son in Joseph Hentrich's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1910Paris, Grant, WisconsinFrank C. Hentrich was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.3
7 February 1920Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as a brother-in-law in Joseph John Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Droessler.4
1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinFrank C. Hentrich was listed as a roomer (actually father-in-law) in Henry J. Uthe's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.5

Children of Frank C. Hentrich and Cecelia Droessler

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1427; Family History Film: 1255427; Page: 281D; Enumeration District: 120; .
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 47.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 359; FHL Number: 1375724.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 41.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 334.0.

Cecelia Droessler

F, b. 29 March 1880, d. 20 February 1916
Father*Joseph Droessler b. 11 Apr 1852, d. 5 Mar 1919
Mother*Caroline Wiederholt b. 13 Nov 1855, d. 1 Dec 1896
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCecelia Droessler was also known as Dressler.
Name VariationCecelia Droessler was also known as Sylvia.
Name VariationCecelia Droessler was also known as Cila.
Name VariationCecelia Droessler was also known as Celia.
Married Namecirca 1904As of circa 1904,her married name was Hentrich.
Married Namecirca 1904As of circa 1904,her married name was Hendrichs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 March 1880Cecelia Droessler was born on 29 March 1880 at Wisconsin also reported as Feb 1880 and Mar 1881.
She was the daughter of Joseph Droessler and Caroline Wiederholt.
Marriagecirca 1904Cecelia Droessler married Frank C. Hentrich, son of Joseph Hentrich and Margaret Stanover, circa 1904.
Death20 February 1916Cecelia Droessler died on 20 February 1916 at age 35.
Burialafter 20 February 1916She was buried after 20 February 1916 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinCecelia Droessler was listed as a daughter in Joseph Droessler's household on the 1880 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; surname listed as Drysler or Dressler.1
1900Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinCecelia Droessler was listed as a daughter in Joseph Droessler's household on the 1900 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; surname listed as Drossler.2
1910Paris, Grant, WisconsinCecelia Droessler was listed as wife in Frank C. Hentrich's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.3
  • Cecelia Droessler had 3 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Cecelia Droessler and Frank C. Hentrich

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1427; Family History Film: 1255427; Page: 163D; Enumeration District: 110; .
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1790; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241790.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 359; FHL Number: 1375724.

Madeline Brandt

F, b. 1901, d. 1975
Father*Christian Brandt b. 10 Jan 1863, d. Oct 1945
Mother*Mary S. Winchel b. 24 Oct 1870, d. 28 May 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMadeline Brandt was also known as Brant.
Married Namecirca 1921As of circa 1921,her married name was Bertjens.
Married Name1946As of 1946,her married name was Gregory.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1901Madeline Brandt was born in 1901 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Christian Brandt and Mary S. Winchel.
Marriagecirca 1921Madeline Brandt married Frank Bertjens circa 1921.
Marriage1946Madeline Brandt married Harold Gregory in 1946.
Burial1975Madeline Brandt was buried in 1975 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death1975She died in 1975.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinMadeline Brandt was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • Madeline Brandt witnessed the death of Mary S. Winchel on 28 May 1943 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Mrs Chris Brandt (Mary Winchel) obituary.

Children of Madeline Brandt and Frank Bertjens

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.

Frank Bertjens

M, b. 1892, d. 1927
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1892Frank Bertjens was born in 1892 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1921He married Madeline Brandt, daughter of Christian Brandt and Mary S. Winchel, circa 1921.
Burial1927Frank Bertjens was buried in 1927 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death1927He died in 1927.

Children of Frank Bertjens and Madeline Brandt

Marie C. Bertjens

F, b. circa 1922, d. 14 October 2007
Father*Frank Bertjens b. 1892, d. 1927
Mother*Madeline Brandt b. 1901, d. 1975
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarie C. Bertjens was also known as Marie G.
Married Name29 July 1941As of 29 July 1941,her married name was Johnston.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1922Marie C. Bertjens was born circa 1922 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Bertjens and Madeline Brandt.
Marriage29 July 1941Marie C. Bertjens married Kenneth W. Johnston on 29 July 1941 at Dubuque, Iowa, Marie Bertjens and Kenneth Johnston marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 31, 1941 - Marie Bertjens and Kenneth Johnston marriage announcement
Death14 October 2007Marie C. Bertjens died on 14 October 2007 Marie C. Johnston, of 2403 Rhomberg Ave., died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at home surrounded by her family. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with the Rev. Robert Gross officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., where there will be a wake service at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Johnston was employed by the former Dubuque Packing Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1982. She was born in Kieler, Wis., daughter of Frank and Madeline (Brandt) Bertjens. She attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School, in Kieler. She married Kenneth W. Johnston on July 29, 1941, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubuque; he preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1974. Marie was a member of Holy Trinity Parish. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Shelia Urban and Sharon (Jim) Jones, both of Dubuque; two sons, Richard (Sharon) Johnston, of Dubuque, and Ronnie (Linda) Johnston, of Long Grove, Iowa; her grandchildren, Kim Donnan, Elizabeth Weekley, Gary Urban, Jim Urban, Clark Urban, Julie Fry, Tara Ralph, Ricky Johnston and Cody Johnston; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elda Uthe, of Dubuque; and a brother, Merlin (Lillian) Bertjens, of Kieler, Wis. She also was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers a Marie Johnston Memorial Fund has been established. A special thank-you to Dr. Lawrence Kukla, Dr. Luke Dolan and the staff of Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care of mom.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinMarie C. Bertjens was listed as a daughter in Madeline Brandt's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.

Merlin M. Bertjens

M, b. 30 June 1926, d. 27 December 2008
Father*Frank Bertjens b. 1892, d. 1927
Mother*Madeline Brandt b. 1901, d. 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 June 1926Merlin M. Bertjens was born on 30 June 1926 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Frank Bertjens and Madeline Brandt.
Marriage25 August 1951Merlin M. Bertjens married Lillian M. Seippel, daughter of Theodore Seippel and Flora Fullman, on 25 August 1951.
Death27 December 2008Merlin M. Bertjens died on 27 December 2008 at age 82 On Saturday, Dec., 27, 2008, the Lord called his faithful son, Merlin M. "Perky" Bertjens, to join Him in Heaven. Merlin, age 82 of Kieler, died after an 18 month battle with cancer. Merlin was born June 30, 1926, to Frank and Madeline (Brant) Bertjens. He was the youngest of three children. After serving in the United States Navy at the end of World War II, he wed Lillian "Lynn" Seippel of Beetown on Aug. 25, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa. Together, Merlin and Lillian raised six children on the family farm where he was born and raised. Merlin was a devout Catholic and lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Kieler. Merlin was regarded as a superior diesel mechanic, retiring from Tschiggfrie Excavating in 1991. He also worked for International Harvester, the Kieler Garage, Goerdt Construction, and Guy's Truck and Tractor in his tenure. In addition, he maintained the tradition of farming dairy cattle and hogs. Merlin was a member of the American Legion Henry Pinch Post 104 of Cuba City, and he was proud to have served his country. In addition, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Jamestown Fire Department for many years. Merlin and friends were instrumental in starting the Jamestown Fire Department. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, grandsons, and sons-in-law. Fishing vacations to northern Wisconsin were among his fondest memories. Merlin especially enjoyed coon hunting, both for pleasure and competition. His trophy room is a tribute to his success in breeding and training coon hounds. Merlin is survived by his dearly beloved wife of 57 years, Lillian; four daughters, Deborah C. (Daniel) Hoey of Cuba City, Diane (Nick) Loeffelholz of East Dubuque, Cindy (Ken) Aird of Kieler, Lisa (Brian) Wedig of Belmont; and son, Steven (Laura) Bertjens of Louisburg. Also surviving is one sister, Elda (Beezer) Uthe of Dubuque; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marie Johnston; and daughter, Michelle Kaiser. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in Kieler with the Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH CENTER in Kieler where the parish wake service will be held at 2 p.m. The Casey Funeral Home and Cremation Services will be in charge of arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 April 1930Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinMerlin M. Bertjens was listed as a son in Madeline Brandt's household on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Child of Merlin M. Bertjens and Lillian M. Seippel

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 335.0.

John Baptiste Tibesar

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohn Baptiste Tibesar married Susan Corpstein.

Children of John Baptiste Tibesar and Susan Corpstein

Susan Corpstein

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Tibesar.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSusan Corpstein married John Baptiste Tibesar.

Children of Susan Corpstein and John Baptiste Tibesar

Matt Bogarth

M, b. 1883, d. 1936
Father*G. Bogarth d. b 1925
Mother*Katrina Scopers d. b 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1883Matt Bogarth was born in 1883 at Holland.
He was the son of G. Bogarth and Katrina Scopers.
Marriagecirca 1911Matt Bogarth married Lena L. Weber, daughter of George W. Weber and Lena Kringle, circa 1911.
Death1936Matt Bogarth died in 1936.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaMatt Bogarth was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaHe appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, surname listed as Bogardth.
16 April 1930Julien, Dubuque, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.2
  • Matt Bogarth immigrated in 1911.

Children of Matt Bogarth and Lena L. Weber

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED141. Dwelling 12.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 576.

Lena L. Weber

F, b. May 1886
Father*George W. Weber b. May 1855, d. a Jan 1925
Mother*Lena Kringle b. Jun 1858, d. b 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1911As of circa 1911,her married name was Bogarth.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1886Lena L. Weber was born in May 1886 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of George W. Weber and Lena Kringle.
Marriagecirca 1911Lena L. Weber married Matt Bogarth, son of G. Bogarth and Katrina Scopers, circa 1911.
Census DateLocationDescription
11 June 1900West Galena, Jo Daviess, IllinoisLena L. Weber was listed as a daughter in George W. Weber's household on the 1900 Census at West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.1
2 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaLena L. Weber was listed as wife in Matt Bogarth's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.2
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaLena L. Weber appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Matt Bogarth at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; surname listed as Bogardth.
16 April 1930Julien, Dubuque, IowaLena L. Weber was listed as wife in Matt Bogarth's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.3

Children of Lena L. Weber and Matt Bogarth

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T623; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 47.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED141. Dwelling 12.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 576.

Catherine Bogarth

F, b. circa 1918
Father*Matt Bogarth b. 1883, d. 1936
Mother*Lena L. Weber b. May 1886
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherine Bogarth was also known as Amelia Katherine.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Catherine Bogarth was born circa 1918 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Matt Bogarth and Lena L. Weber.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaCatherine Bogarth was listed as a daughter in Matt Bogarth's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaCatherine Bogarth appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Matt Bogarth at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; surname listed as Bogardth.
16 April 1930Julien, Dubuque, IowaCatherine Bogarth was listed as a daughter in Matt Bogarth's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED141. Dwelling 12.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED36. Dwelling 576.

Lavina L. Bogarth

F, b. circa 1911
Father*Matt Bogarth b. 1883, d. 1936
Mother*Lena L. Weber b. May 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1911Lavina L. Bogarth was born circa 1911 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Matt Bogarth and Lena L. Weber.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaLavina L. Bogarth was listed as a daughter in Matt Bogarth's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaLavina L. Bogarth appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Matt Bogarth at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; surname listed as Bogardth.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED141. Dwelling 12.

Dorothy I. Bogarth

F, b. circa 1914
Father*Matt Bogarth b. 1883, d. 1936
Mother*Lena L. Weber b. May 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1914Dorothy I. Bogarth was born circa 1914 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Matt Bogarth and Lena L. Weber.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaDorothy I. Bogarth was listed as a daughter in Matt Bogarth's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.1
1 January 1925Dubuque, Dubuque, IowaDorothy I. Bogarth appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Matt Bogarth at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; surname listed as Bogardth.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED141. Dwelling 12.

Martin Bogarth

M, b. circa 1919, d. before 1925
Father*Matt Bogarth b. 1883, d. 1936
Mother*Lena L. Weber b. May 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919Martin Bogarth was born circa 1919 at Iowa.
He was the son of Matt Bogarth and Lena L. Weber.
Deathbefore 1925Martin Bogarth died before 1925.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 January 1920Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, IowaMartin Bogarth was listed as a son in Matt Bogarth's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque Ward 5, Dubuque, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED141. Dwelling 12.

Mary L. (?)

F, b. August 1871
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1892As of circa 1892,her married name was Hubler.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1871Mary L. (?) was born in August 1871 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1892She married Frank Hubler circa 1892.
  • Mary L. (?) had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 7 with 7 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary L. (?) and Frank Hubler

Frank Hubler

M, b. February 1858, d. before 1920
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1858Frank Hubler was born in February 1858 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1892He married Mary L. (?) circa 1892.
Deathbefore 1920Frank Hubler died before 1920.

Children of Frank Hubler and Mary L. (?)

Downer Halferty

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage18 November 1895Downer Halferty married Minnie Edith Plimpton, daughter of John Plimpton and Charlotte E. Totman, on 18 November 1895 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Divorcebefore June 1900Downer Halferty and Minnie Edith Plimpton were divorced before June 1900.
Divorcebefore May 1906Downer Halferty and Minnie Edith Plimpton were divorced before May 1906.

Child of Downer Halferty and Minnie Edith Plimpton

Lloyd V. Halferty

M, b. December 1898
Father*Downer Halferty
Mother*Minnie Edith Plimpton b. 18 Jan 1877, d. a Jan 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLloyd V. Halferty was also known as Floyd.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1898Lloyd V. Halferty was born in December 1898 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Downer Halferty and Minnie Edith Plimpton.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Mount Hope, Grant, WisconsinLloyd V. Halferty was listed as a son in Minnie Edith Plimpton's household on the 1900 Census at Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin.1
5 May 1910Delaware, Delaware, IowaLloyd V. Halferty was listed as a son (actually step-son) in Will Lebouris's household on the 1910 Census at Delaware, Delaware, Iowa.2
8 January 1920Delaware, Delaware, IowaLloyd V. Halferty was listed as a step-son in Will Lebouris's household on the 1920 Census at Delaware, Delaware, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 123.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED92. Dwelling 103.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED99. Dwelling 27.

Lucy Christian

F, b. December 1863, d. after 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1887As of before 1887,her married name was Parks.
Married Name11 January 1893As of 11 January 1893,her married name was Plimpton.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1863Lucy Christian was born in December 1863 at Wisconsin.
Marriagebefore 1887She married (?) Parks before 1887.
Marriage11 January 1893Lucy Christian married Lewis John Plimpton, son of John Plimpton and Charlotte E. Totman, on 11 January 1893 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Deathafter 1930Lucy Christian died after 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Mount Hope, Grant, WisconsinLucy Christian was listed as wife in Lewis John Plimpton's household on the 1900 Census at Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Wills F. Plimpton.1
  • Lucy Christian had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 6 with 5 living in 1910 children.

Child of Lucy Christian and (?) Parks

Children of Lucy Christian and Lewis John Plimpton

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 240.

Alice M. Plimpton

F, b. August 1895
Father*Lewis John Plimpton b. Feb 1861, d. b 1920
Mother*Lucy Christian b. Dec 1863, d. a 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Kane.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAlice M. Plimpton married Fred Kane, son of James Kane and Ida M. Kaump.
BirthAugust 1895Alice M. Plimpton was born in August 1895 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Lewis John Plimpton and Lucy Christian.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1900Mount Hope, Grant, WisconsinAlice M. Plimpton was listed as a daughter in Lewis John Plimpton's household on the 1900 Census at Mount Hope, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Wills F. Plimpton.1
1 January 1925Independence, Buchanan, IowaAlice M. Plimpton appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Fred Kane at Independence, Buchanan, Iowa.

Children of Alice M. Plimpton and Fred Kane

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42. Dwelling 240.

Fred Kane

M, b. 1895
Father*James Kane b. Aug 1860, d. b 1925
Mother*Ida M. Kaump b. Sep 1866, d. b 1925
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFred Kane married Alice M. Plimpton, daughter of Lewis John Plimpton and Lucy Christian.
Birth1895Fred Kane was born in 1895 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of James Kane and Ida M. Kaump.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 June 1900Platteville, Grant, WisconsinFred Kane was listed as a son in James Kane's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1 January 1925Independence, Buchanan, IowaFred Kane appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 at Independence, Buchanan, Iowa.

Children of Fred Kane and Alice M. Plimpton

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50. Dwelling 406.

Edith Kane

F, b. circa 1918
Father*Fred Kane b. 1895
Mother*Alice M. Plimpton b. Aug 1895
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1918Edith Kane was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Fred Kane and Alice M. Plimpton.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Independence, Buchanan, IowaEdith Kane appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Fred Kane at Independence, Buchanan, Iowa.

Fred Kane

M, b. circa 1921
Father*Fred Kane b. 1895
Mother*Alice M. Plimpton b. Aug 1895
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1921Fred Kane was born circa 1921 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Fred Kane and Alice M. Plimpton.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Independence, Buchanan, IowaFred Kane appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Fred Kane at Independence, Buchanan, Iowa.

James Kane

M, b. circa 1919
Father*Fred Kane b. 1895
Mother*Alice M. Plimpton b. Aug 1895
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1919James Kane was born circa 1919 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Fred Kane and Alice M. Plimpton.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 January 1925Independence, Buchanan, IowaJames Kane appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of Fred Kane at Independence, Buchanan, Iowa.