Gweneth Lean Kanable

F, b. circa 1909, d. before May 2003
Father*Jasper Jay Kanable b. 28 Mar 1875, d. 29 Mar 1939
Mother*Alta L. Benn b. 14 Feb 1880, d. 6 Dec 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 August 1948As of 18 August 1948,her married name was Ferguson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1909Gweneth Lean Kanable was born circa 1909 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Jasper Jay Kanable and Alta L. Benn.
Marriage18 August 1948Gweneth Lean Kanable married Charles Ferguson on 18 August 1948.
Deathbefore May 2003Gweneth Lean Kanable died before May 2003.

Charles Ferguson

M, b. 26 February 1906, d. 11 May 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1906Charles Ferguson was born on 26 February 1906.
Marriage18 August 1948He married Gweneth Lean Kanable, daughter of Jasper Jay Kanable and Alta L. Benn, on 18 August 1948.
Death11 May 1964Charles Ferguson died on 11 May 1964 at age 58.

Alta L. Benn

F, b. 14 February 1880, d. 6 December 1910
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 September 1907As of 5 September 1907,her married name was Kanable.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1880Alta L. Benn was born on 14 February 1880 at Wisconsin.
Marriage5 September 1907She married Jasper Jay Kanable, son of Franklin Reece Kanable and Harriet Walter, on 5 September 1907.
Death6 December 1910Alta L. Benn died on 6 December 1910 at age 30.
  • Alta L. Benn had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Children of Alta L. Benn and Jasper Jay Kanable

Ada Ann Kanable

F, b. 17 April 1863, d. 6 March 1908
Father*Franklin Reece Kanable b. 8 Aug 1837, d. 23 Jun 1915
Mother*Harriet Walter b. 27 Dec 1843, d. 5 May 1882
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameSeptember 1884As of September 1884,her married name was Stegmann.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 April 1863Ada Ann Kanable was born on 17 April 1863 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of Franklin Reece Kanable and Harriet Walter.
MarriageSeptember 1884Ada Ann Kanable married Friedrick Stegmann, son of (?) Stegmann, in September 1884.
Death6 March 1908Ada Ann Kanable died on 6 March 1908 at age 44.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinAda Ann Kanable was listed in Franklin Reece Kanable's household on the 1870 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll M593_1734; Page: 731A; Image: 365; Family History Library Film: 553233.

Cora Ella Kanable

F, b. 12 October 1865, d. 3 March 1943
Father*Franklin Reece Kanable b. 8 Aug 1837, d. 23 Jun 1915
Mother*Harriet Walter b. 27 Dec 1843, d. 5 May 1882
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 October 1865Cora Ella Kanable was born on 12 October 1865 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Franklin Reece Kanable and Harriet Walter.
Death3 March 1943Cora Ella Kanable died on 3 March 1943 at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinCora Ella Kanable was listed in Franklin Reece Kanable's household on the 1870 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll M593_1734; Page: 731A; Image: 365; Family History Library Film: 553233.

Jacob Harrison Kanable

M, b. 6 November 1835, d. 1861
Father*Levi Kanable b. 19 Nov 1811, d. 6 Sep 1905
Mother*Barbara Schultz b. 24 Aug 1812, d. 3 Dec 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1835Jacob Harrison Kanable was born on 6 November 1835 at Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Levi Kanable and Barbara Schultz.
Death1861Jacob Harrison Kanable died in 1861.

Susan Catherine Kanable

F, b. 4 July 1839
Father*Levi Kanable b. 19 Nov 1811, d. 6 Sep 1905
Mother*Barbara Schultz b. 24 Aug 1812, d. 3 Dec 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 July 1839Susan Catherine Kanable was born on 4 July 1839 at Pennsylvania.
She was the daughter of Levi Kanable and Barbara Schultz.

Herman Conrad Kanable

M, b. 21 February 1843, d. 31 March 1852
Father*Levi Kanable b. 19 Nov 1811, d. 6 Sep 1905
Mother*Barbara Schultz b. 24 Aug 1812, d. 3 Dec 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1843Herman Conrad Kanable was born on 21 February 1843 at Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Levi Kanable and Barbara Schultz.
Death31 March 1852Herman Conrad Kanable died on 31 March 1852 at age 9.

James Madison Kanable

M, b. 1 January 1849, d. 2 February 1851
Father*Levi Kanable b. 19 Nov 1811, d. 6 Sep 1905
Mother*Barbara Schultz b. 24 Aug 1812, d. 3 Dec 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 January 1849James Madison Kanable was born on 1 January 1849 at Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Levi Kanable and Barbara Schultz.
Death2 February 1851James Madison Kanable died on 2 February 1851 at age 2.

Josiah Walters

M, b. December 1849
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1849Josiah Walters was born in December 1849 at Indiana.
Marriagecirca 1876He married Josephine (?) circa 1876.

Children of Josiah Walters and Josephine (?)

Josephine (?)

F, b. August 1856
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1876As of circa 1876,her married name was Walters.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1856Josephine (?) was born in August 1856 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1876She married Josiah Walters circa 1876.
  • Josephine (?) had 6 with 6 living in 1900 children.

Children of Josephine (?) and Josiah Walters

Claude E. Walters

M, b. October 1880
Father*Josiah Walters b. Dec 1849
Mother*Josephine (?) b. Aug 1856
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1880Claude E. Walters was born in October 1880 at Wisconsin also reported as Oct 1879.
He was the son of Josiah Walters and Josephine (?).

Seth S. Walters

M, b. September 1892
Father*Josiah Walters b. Dec 1849
Mother*Josephine (?) b. Aug 1856
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1892Seth S. Walters was born in September 1892 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Josiah Walters and Josephine (?).

Carl V. Walters

M, b. March 1878
Father*Josiah Walters b. Dec 1849
Mother*Josephine (?) b. Aug 1856
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1878Carl V. Walters was born in March 1878 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Josiah Walters and Josephine (?).

Bertie Earl Walters

M, b. February 1877
Father*Josiah Walters b. Dec 1849
Mother*Josephine (?) b. Aug 1856
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBertie Earl Walters was also known as Earl Bertie.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1877Bertie Earl Walters was born in February 1877 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Josiah Walters and Josephine (?).

Jay Floyd Walters

M, b. June 1879
Father*Josiah Walters b. Dec 1849
Mother*Josephine (?) b. Aug 1856
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJay Floyd Walters was also known as Floyd Jay.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1879Jay Floyd Walters was born in June 1879 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Josiah Walters and Josephine (?).

Martha E. Walter

F, b. June 1858, d. 1916
Father*Henry Walter b. c 1814, d. a 1860
Mother*Lydia Ankeny b. 6 Aug 1822, d. 22 May 1884
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMartha E. Walter was also known as Mattie E.
Married Name11 March 1875As of 11 March 1875,her married name was Toptine.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1858Martha E. Walter was born in June 1858 at Indiana.
She was the daughter of Henry Walter and Lydia Ankeny.
Marriage11 March 1875Martha E. Walter married Charles Andrew Toptine, son of Charles Toptine Sr. and Martha Jane Beighley, on 11 March 1875.
Death1916Martha E. Walter died in 1916.
Census DateLocationDescription
1860Warren, Clinton, IndianaMartha E. Walter was listed in Henry Walter's household on the 1860 Census at Warren, Clinton, Indiana.1
1880Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinMartha E. Walter was listed as wife in Charles Andrew Toptine's household on the 1880 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.2
1900Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinMartha E. Walter was listed as wife in Charles Andrew Toptine's household on the 1900 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.3
1 June 1905Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinMartha E. Walter is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Charles Andrew Toptine at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.
1910Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinMartha E. Walter was listed as wife in Charles Andrew Toptine's household on the 1910 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.4
  • Martha E. Walter had zero children.

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Warren, Clinton, Indiana; Roll M653_250; Page: 315; Image: 315; Family History Library Film: 803250.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll T623_1813; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 122.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll T624_1732; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 1171.

Charles Andrew Toptine

M, b. November 1853, d. 1932
Father*Charles Toptine Sr.
Mother*Martha Jane Beighley
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles Andrew Toptine was also known as Andrew.
Name VariationCharles Andrew Toptine was also known as Charles Arthur.
Name VariationCharles Andrew Toptine was also known as A. J.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1853Charles Andrew Toptine was born in November 1853 at Pennsylvania.
He was the son of Charles Toptine Sr. and Martha Jane Beighley.
Marriage11 March 1875Charles Andrew Toptine married Martha E. Walter, daughter of Henry Walter and Lydia Ankeny, on 11 March 1875.
Death1932Charles Andrew Toptine died in 1932.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinCharles Andrew Toptine was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1900Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.
1910Sylvan, Richland, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin.3

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll T623_1813; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 122.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sylvan, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll T624_1732; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 1171.

Rosanna Kiernan

F, b. 10 April 1846, d. 21 January 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRosanna Kiernan was also known as Kearnan.
Name VariationRosanna Kiernan was also known as Rose.
Name VariationRosanna Kiernan was also known as Rossanna.
Married Namebefore 1868As of before 1868,her married name was Fay.
Married Namebefore 1868As of before 1868,her married name was Fahy.
Married Namebefore 1868As of before 1868,her married name was Fahey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1846Rosanna Kiernan was born on 10 April 1846 at Ireland also reported as Apr 1850.
Marriagebefore 1868She married Matthew Fahy before 1868.
Death21 January 1925Rosanna Kiernan died on 21 January 1925 at age 78 Rose Fahey. beloved wife of the late Matthew. Fond mother Of Mrs. Catherine Aykroid Mrs. Della Shaw. and the late Matthew Fahey. at late residence. 3010 Flournoy St. Funeral notice later.
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Name:     Rose Fahey
[Rose Kiernan]
Birth Date:     10 Apr 1846
Birth Place:     Cavin, Ireland
Death Date:     21 Jan 1925
Death Place:     Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Burial Date:     23 Jan 1925
Burial Place:     MT. Carmel
Death Age:     78
Occupation:     Housewife
Race:     White
Marital status:     W
Gender:     Female
Residence:     Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Father Name:     Lawrence Kiernan
Father Birth Place:     Cavin, Ireland
Mother Birth Place:     Cavin, Ireland
Spouse Name:     Matthew Fahey
FHL Film Number:     1877617.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 August 1870Chicago Ward 9, Cook, IllinoisRosanna Kiernan was listed in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1870 Census at Chicago Ward 9, Cook, Illinois.1
1880Chicago, Cook, IllinoisRosanna Kiernan was listed as wife in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1880 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.2
2 June 1900Chicago Ward 12, Cook, IllinoisRosanna Kiernan was listed as wife in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.3
  • Rosanna Kiernan immigrated in 1852.
  • She had 6 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Rosanna Kiernan and Matthew Fahy

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 3335.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0191 Page Number 538A.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 378. Dwelling 23.

Catherine Fahy

F, b. circa 1868, d. 14 March 1945
Father*Matthew Fahy b. 14 Sep 1845, d. 20 Apr 1911
Mother*Rosanna Kiernan b. 10 Apr 1846, d. 21 Jan 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherine Fahy was also known as Katherine.
Name VariationCatherine Fahy was also known as Kate.
Name VariationCatherine Fahy was also known as Katie.
Name VariationCatherine Fahy was also known as Fahey.
Married Name1911As of 1911,her married name was Aykroid.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1868Catherine Fahy was born circa 1868 at Illinois also reported as Sep 1872.
She was the daughter of Matthew Fahy and Rosanna Kiernan.
Marriage1911Catherine Fahy married Benjamin Aykroid in 1911.
Death14 March 1945Catherine Fahy died on 14 March 1945 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Name:     Katherine Aykroid
[Katherine Fahy]
Birth Date:     abt 1877
Birth Place:     Chicago, IL
Death Date:     14 Mar 1945
Death Place:     Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Death Age:     68
Race:     White
Gender:     Female
Father Name:     Matthew Fahy
Spouse Name:     Benjamin
FHL Film Number:     1983260.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 August 1870Chicago Ward 9, Cook, IllinoisCatherine Fahy was listed in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1870 Census at Chicago Ward 9, Cook, Illinois.1
1880Chicago, Cook, IllinoisCatherine Fahy was listed as a daughter in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1880 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.2
2 June 1900Chicago Ward 12, Cook, IllinoisCatherine Fahy was listed as a daughter in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.3

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 3335.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0191 Page Number 538A.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 378. Dwelling 23.

Delia Fahy

F, b. circa 1873
Father*Matthew Fahy b. 14 Sep 1845, d. 20 Apr 1911
Mother*Rosanna Kiernan b. 10 Apr 1846, d. 21 Jan 1925
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Shaw.
Name VariationDelia Fahy was also known as Fahey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDelia Fahy married (?) Shaw.
Birthcirca 1873Delia Fahy was born circa 1873 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Matthew Fahy and Rosanna Kiernan.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Chicago, Cook, IllinoisDelia Fahy was listed as a daughter in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1880 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.1
2 June 1900Chicago Ward 12, Cook, IllinoisDelia Fahy was listed as a daughter in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0191 Page Number 538A.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 378. Dwelling 23.

William Fay

M, b. circa 1869
Father*Matthew Fahy b. 14 Sep 1845, d. 20 Apr 1911
Mother*Rosanna Kiernan b. 10 Apr 1846, d. 21 Jan 1925
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1869William Fay was born circa 1869 at Illinois.
He was the son of Matthew Fahy and Rosanna Kiernan.
Census DateLocationDescription
8 August 1870Chicago Ward 9, Cook, IllinoisWilliam Fay was listed in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1870 Census at Chicago Ward 9, Cook, Illinois.1
2 June 1900Chicago Ward 12, Cook, IllinoisWilliam Fay was listed as a son in Matthew Fahy's household on the 1900 Census at Chicago Ward 12, Cook, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 3335.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 378. Dwelling 23.

Delores E. Craker

F, b. 22 December 1937, d. 24 December 2018
Father*Vinton Craker b. 25 Feb 1907, d. 1 Sep 1998
Mother*Viola L. Wagner b. 26 Aug 1910, d. 9 Apr 1994
Delores Craker 1955 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1 September 1962As of 1 September 1962,her married name was Klitzke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 December 1937Delores E. Craker was born on 22 December 1937 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Vinton Craker and Viola L. Wagner.
Death24 December 2018Delores E. Craker died on 24 December 2018 at age 81 Delores E. Klitzke, age 81, of Janesville, passed away at her home on Monday, December 24, 2018. Delores was born on December 22, 1937, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of Vinton and Viola (Wagner) Craker. She grew up in Reedsburg where she attended schools and graduated from Reedsburg, High School. Delores married Rupert F. Klitzke on September 1, 1962, at St. John Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. A Janesville resident for many years, she was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Delores was a loving and concerned mother. She took care of her home and family, as well as her extended family of sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

Delores is survived by her husband, Rupert Klitzke; four daughters: Dana (Darrin) Riley of Janesville, Kristine Klitzke of Janesville, Rachel (Rob) Resch of Middleton, WI, Rebecca (Tom) Richardson of Roscoe, IL; one son, Dale (Lynn) Klitzke of Monroe, WI; five grandchildren: Elizabeth, Evony, Sage, Mike and Dominic. She is further survived by one sister, Evaline; and one brother, Marlan; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, December 28, 2018, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 South Ringold Street, Janesville. Rev. Daniel Decker will officiate. Visitation will be at the Church on Friday from 11 a.m. until Noon. Burial will be at a later date in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsburg, WI. The Klitzke family is being assisted by Henke-Clarson Funeral Home.
  • Delores E. Craker graduated in 1955 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Victorien Mary Wilkinson

F, b. 16 April 1936, d. 1 November 2012
Victorien Mary (Wilkinson) Klitzke
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationVictorien Mary Wilkinson was also known as Victoria M.
Name VariationVictorien Mary Wilkinson was also known as Vicky.
Married Name22 October 1955As of 22 October 1955,her married name was Klitzke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 April 1936Victorien Mary Wilkinson was born on 16 April 1936 at Dane, Wisconsin.
Marriage22 October 1955She married Alvin Paul Klitzke, son of William Fredrick Klitzke and Edna Elsa Marie Schrank, on 22 October 1955.
Death1 November 2012Victorien Mary Wilkinson died on 1 November 2012 at Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 76 Vicky Klitzke, age 76, of Baraboo, passed away on Nov. 1, 2012, at St. Clare Hospice House.

Vicky, daughter of William and Gladys (Robson) Wilkinson was born April 16, 1936, in Mazomanie. She was united in marriage to Alvin P. Klitzke on Oct. 22, 1955; he preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 2009. Throughout their marriage, Vicky was a hard working farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Baraboo Elk's Ladies Auxiliary. In her free time she enjoyed bird watching, traveling and fishing.

Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie (Charles) Eastman of Madison; her sons, Joey (Gail) Klitzke, Gregg (Terry) Klitzke all of Baraboo; five grandchildren, Amanda Schmidt, Scott (Corrin) Maier, Casey Klitzke, Maverick Klitzke and Tristen Klitzke; five great-grandchildren, Connor and Natalie Schmidt, and Owen, Addison and Hayden Maier; she is further survived by her faithful friend, Ginny Fenske; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and a sister.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at 11 a.m. at ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH with Pastor Karen Hofstad officiating. Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at REDLIN FUNERAL HOME and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society or St. Clare Hospice House.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin) 02 Nov 2012 - Victorien (Wilkinson) Klitzke obituary
  • Photo of Alvin Paul and Victorien Mary (Wilkinson) Klitzke with son Gregg William.
    Alvin Paul and Victorien Mary (Wilkinson) Klitzke with son Gregg William

Child of Victorien Mary Wilkinson and Alvin Paul Klitzke

Gregg William Klitzke

M, b. 16 October 1967, d. 9 May 2021
Father*Alvin Paul Klitzke b. 6 Sep 1929, d. 4 Nov 2009
Mother*Victorien Mary Wilkinson b. 16 Apr 1936, d. 1 Nov 2012
Gregg William Klitzke
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 October 1967Gregg William Klitzke was born on 16 October 1967.
He was the son of Alvin Paul Klitzke and Victorien Mary Wilkinson.
Death9 May 2021Gregg William Klitzke died on 9 May 2021 at age 53 Gregg William Klitzke, age 53, passed away on May 9, 2021, at his home due to a heart attack.

Gregg was born in Baraboo on October 16, 1967, to Al and Vicky Klitzke. He attended Baraboo Senior High School and MATC where he attained a degree in auto repair and welding. Gregg owned and operated Klitzke Metal Fab where his motto was, If you can dream it, I can build it.

He is survived by his children, Maverick and Tristen both of Baraboo; a sister, Bonnie (Charles) Eastman of Madison; a brother Joey (Gail) of Baraboo; long-time friend, Jim Beth, and many other relatives and friends. Gregg was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family visitation was held on May 11, 2021 A celebration of life will be held at a later date for family and friends to gather and share memories of Gregg.
  • Photo of Alvin Paul and Victorien Mary (Wilkinson) Klitzke with son Gregg William.

Luella C. Sass

F, b. 22 October 1933, d. 25 February 2002
Father*Fred W. Sass b. 1 Mar 1905, d. 19 May 1980
Mother*Ruth Ann Tourdot b. 1 Nov 1904, d. 13 Mar 1996
Luella C Sass 1951 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLuella C. Sass was also known as Lou.
Married Name12 February 1953As of 12 February 1953,her married name was Klitzke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 October 1933Luella C. Sass was born on 22 October 1933.
She was the daughter of Fred W. Sass and Ruth Ann Tourdot.
Marriage12 February 1953Luella C. Sass married Edwin A. Klitzke, son of Walter H. Klitzke Sr. and Agnes M. Harms, on 12 February 1953.
Death25 February 2002Luella C. Sass died on 25 February 2002 at age 68 Luella "Lou" C. Klitzke, age 68, of Rock Springs, died Monday, February 25, 2002 at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1933 in Ironton Township, Sauk County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Tourdot) Sass. On February 12, 1953 she was united in marriage to Edwin A. Klitzke. This marriage was blessed with three children. She was a member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. Luella was employed with the Reedsburg School District for 18 years. She was very devoted to her job at the Rock Springs Elementary School. Her time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very important to her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin A. Klitzke on February 19, 2000; her parents; a brother, Lawrence Sass, and two sisters, Mildred Rosella Banichi and Anna Marie Madden. She is survived by her children: Lou Ann (James) Byrnes of Wonewoc, Diane (Terry) Geyman of Rock Springs, Dennis (Julie) Klitzke of Rock Springs; granddaughters: Sue (Devin) Reich, Tracey (Chad) Davis, Lisa (Dan) Harrison, Jamie Geyman, Mandy Geyman and Hannah Klitzke; great-grandchildren: Alexis Davis, Mara Davis and Charity Reich; her brothers and sisters: Rose Mary Leake of Oxford, Fred Sass of Reedsburg, Betty (Jerry) Langenfeld of Eldorado, Bert (Marv) Klitzke of Stoughton, Jerry (Violet) Sass of Wonewoc, John (Yvonne) Sass of Brighton, Tennessee, Clarence (Sharon) Sass of Arlington, Bonnie (John) Berndt of Reedsburg, Mary Ann Sass of Baraboo; nieces, nephews, cousins, along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Luella Klitzke will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 28, 2002 at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Rev. Kevin J. Kohnke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends called on Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Taken from the Reedsburg Independent.
  • Luella C. Sass graduated in 1951 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Fred W. Sass

M, b. 1 March 1905, d. 19 May 1980
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFred W. Sass married Ruth Ann Tourdot.
Birth1 March 1905Fred W. Sass was born on 1 March 1905 at Wisconsin.
Death19 May 1980He died on 19 May 1980 at age 75.

Children of Fred W. Sass and Ruth Ann Tourdot

Ruth Ann Tourdot

F, b. 1 November 1904, d. 13 March 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Sass.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRuth Ann Tourdot married Fred W. Sass.
Birth1 November 1904Ruth Ann Tourdot was born on 1 November 1904 at Wisconsin.
Death13 March 1996She died on 13 March 1996 at age 91.

Children of Ruth Ann Tourdot and Fred W. Sass

Lawrence Sass

M, b. 27 November 1950, d. 24 August 1985
Father*Fred W. Sass b. 1 Mar 1905, d. 19 May 1980
Mother*Ruth Ann Tourdot b. 1 Nov 1904, d. 13 Mar 1996
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 November 1950Lawrence Sass was born on 27 November 1950.
He was the son of Fred W. Sass and Ruth Ann Tourdot.
Death24 August 1985Lawrence Sass died on 24 August 1985 at age 34.

Mildred Rosella Sass

F, b. 26 January 1936, d. 3 July 1992
Father*Fred W. Sass b. 1 Mar 1905, d. 19 May 1980
Mother*Ruth Ann Tourdot b. 1 Nov 1904, d. 13 Mar 1996
Rosella Sass 1953 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMildred Rosella Sass was also known as Rosella.
Married NameHer married name was Banichi.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 January 1936Mildred Rosella Sass was born on 26 January 1936.
She was the daughter of Fred W. Sass and Ruth Ann Tourdot.
Death3 July 1992Mildred Rosella Sass died on 3 July 1992 at age 56.
  • Mildred Rosella Sass graduated in 1953 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.