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James Edmond Volk

M, b. 3 September 1910, d. 17 January 1989

Father*

Carl Volk b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 25 Dec 1973

Mother*

Sarah Mears b. 13 Feb 1886, d. 8 May 1985

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	3 September 1910	James Edmond Volk was born on 3 September 1910 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.
Marriage	10 April 1940	James Edmond Volk married Norma Vera Selma Meyer, daughter of William F. Meyer and Hilda Sorge, on 10 April 1940.
Death	17 January 1989	James Edmond Volk died on 17 January 1989 at age 78 James Volk obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 18, 1989 - James Volk obituary
Burial	after 17 January 1989	He was buried after 17 January 1989 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

3 September 1910

James Edmond Volk was born on 3 September 1910 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.

Marriage

10 April 1940

Death

17 January 1989

James Edmond Volk died on 17 January 1989 at age 78 James Volk obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 18, 1989 - James Volk obituary

Burial

after 17 January 1989

He was buried after 17 January 1989 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
23 January 1920	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	James Edmond Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
10 April 1930	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	James Edmond Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

23 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

James Edmond Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

James Edmond Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

James Edmond Volk obtained US Social Security Card at Minnesota; last residence Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Children of James Edmond Volk and Norma Vera Selma Meyer

Rita Kay Volk b. 1940, d. 1940
Michael Volk b. c 1942, d. 1942

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 185.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 42.

Norma Vera Selma Meyer

F, b. 21 October 1919, d. 29 November 2011

Father*

William F. Meyer b. 21 Jul 1879, d. 17 Jan 1953

Mother*

Hilda Sorge b. 12 Apr 1889, d. 22 May 1971

Norma Meyer 1938 senior portrait Reedsburg High School Reedsburg Sauk WI-Colorized

Norma Meyer 1938 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	10 April 1940	As of 10 April 1940,her married name was Volk.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

10 April 1940

As of 10 April 1940,her married name was Volk.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 October 1919	Norma Vera Selma Meyer was born on 21 October 1919 at Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of William F. Meyer and Hilda Sorge.
Marriage	10 April 1940	Norma Vera Selma Meyer married James Edmond Volk, son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 10 April 1940.
Death	29 November 2011	Norma Vera Selma Meyer died on 29 November 2011 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 92.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 October 1919

Norma Vera Selma Meyer was born on 21 October 1919 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of William F. Meyer and Hilda Sorge.

Marriage

10 April 1940

Norma Vera Selma Meyer married James Edmond Volk, son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 10 April 1940.

Death

29 November 2011

Norma Vera Selma Meyer died on 29 November 2011 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 92.

Norma Vera Selma Meyer graduated in 1938 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Norma Vera Selma Meyer and James Edmond Volk

Rita Kay Volk b. 1940, d. 1940
Michael Volk b. c 1942, d. 1942

Rita Kay Volk

F, b. 1940, d. 1940

Father*

James Edmond Volk b. 3 Sep 1910, d. 17 Jan 1989

Mother*

Norma Vera Selma Meyer b. 21 Oct 1919, d. 29 Nov 2011

Life Event	Date	Description
Death	1940	Rita Kay Volk died in 1940.
Burial	1940	She was buried in 1940 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin. Rita Kay Volk tombstone
Birth	1940	She was born in 1940.
		She was the daughter of James Edmond Volk and Norma Vera Selma Meyer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Death

1940

Rita Kay Volk died in 1940.

Burial

1940

She was buried in 1940 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Rita Kay Volk tombstone

Birth

1940

She was born in 1940.

She was the daughter of James Edmond Volk and Norma Vera Selma Meyer.

Martin Walter Volk

M, b. 27 March 1912, d. 15 June 1951

Father*

Carl Volk b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 25 Dec 1973

Mother*

Sarah Mears b. 13 Feb 1886, d. 8 May 1985

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 March 1912	Martin Walter Volk was born on 27 March 1912 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.
Marriage	before 1940	Martin Walter Volk married Genevieve Mary Weitzel, daughter of Edward Martin Weitzel and Anna Freda Walters, before 1940.
Death	15 June 1951	Martin Walter Volk died on 15 June 1951 at age 39.
Burial	after 15 June 1951	He was buried after 15 June 1951 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin. Genevieve and Martin Volk tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

27 March 1912

Martin Walter Volk was born on 27 March 1912 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.

Marriage

before 1940

Martin Walter Volk married Genevieve Mary Weitzel, daughter of Edward Martin Weitzel and Anna Freda Walters, before 1940.

Death

15 June 1951

Martin Walter Volk died on 15 June 1951 at age 39.

Burial

after 15 June 1951

He was buried after 15 June 1951 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Genevieve and Martin Volk tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
23 January 1920	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Martin Walter Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
10 April 1930	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Martin Walter Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
10 April 1940	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Martin Walter Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

23 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Martin Walter Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Martin Walter Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

10 April 1940

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Martin Walter Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 185.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 42.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Joseph O. Volk

M, b. 8 December 1913, d. 13 May 1972

Father*

Carl Volk b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 25 Dec 1973

Mother*

Sarah Mears b. 13 Feb 1886, d. 8 May 1985

Name Type	Date	Description
Nickname		Joseph O. Volk also went by the name of Joe.

Name Type

Date

Description

Nickname

Joseph O. Volk also went by the name of Joe.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	8 December 1913	Joseph O. Volk was born on 8 December 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 1914.
		He was the son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.
Marriage	1937	Joseph O. Volk married Alice Bergerson in 1937.
Death	13 May 1972	Joseph O. Volk died on 13 May 1972 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 58 Joseph O Volk obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 14, 1972 - Joseph O Volk obituary
Burial	after 13 May 1972	He was buried after 13 May 1972 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 December 1913

Joseph O. Volk was born on 8 December 1913 at Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 1914.

He was the son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.

Marriage

1937

Joseph O. Volk married Alice Bergerson in 1937.

Death

13 May 1972

Joseph O. Volk died on 13 May 1972 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 58 Joseph O Volk obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal May 14, 1972 - Joseph O Volk obituary

Burial

after 13 May 1972

He was buried after 13 May 1972 at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
23 January 1920	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph O. Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
10 April 1930	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Joseph O. Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

23 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph O. Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Joseph O. Volk was listed as a son in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 185.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 42.

Teresa E. Volk

F, b. 26 August 1916, d. 13 January 2014

Father*

Carl Volk b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 25 Dec 1973

Mother*

Sarah Mears b. 13 Feb 1886, d. 8 May 1985

Teresa E Volk Weitzel

Teresa Volk 1935 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI.jpg

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Teresa E. Volk was also known as Theresa.
Married Name	15 June 1937	As of 15 June 1937,her married name was Weitzel.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Teresa E. Volk was also known as Theresa.

Married Name

15 June 1937

As of 15 June 1937,her married name was Weitzel.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 August 1916	Teresa E. Volk was born on 26 August 1916 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.
Marriage	15 June 1937	Teresa E. Volk married Harold J. Weitzel, son of Anthony Joseph Weitzel and Elizabeth Margaret McPhillips, on 15 June 1937 #19-552.
Death	13 January 2014	Teresa E. Volk died on 13 January 2014 at age 97 Teresa Weitzel age 97 of Plain, passed away peacefully Monday, January 13, 2014 at Greenway manor in Spring Green. Teresa was born on August 26, 1916 in Franklin Township the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Mears) Volk. Teresa was united in marriage to Harold Weitzel on June 15, 1937. Survivors include, her daughter Rita (Jim) Kline of Spring Green; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Cady and Bonnie (Caral) Wolf; 2 sister in- laws, Winnie Weitzel and Betty Burt; 2 daughter in-laws, Theresa Weitzel and Sharon Weitzel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; daughter Marjorie; 3 sons Tom, Rich and Jim; 1 grandson Todd; 2 granddaughters Tammy and Toni; 3 brothers, Martin, Joseph, and James; and sister, Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Loreto. Fr. Larry Bowens will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 11:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with arrangements.
Burial	after 13 January 2014	She was buried after 13 January 2014 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin. Harold J and Teresa E Weitzel tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 August 1916

Teresa E. Volk was born on 26 August 1916 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.

Marriage

15 June 1937

Teresa E. Volk married Harold J. Weitzel, son of Anthony Joseph Weitzel and Elizabeth Margaret McPhillips, on 15 June 1937 #19-552.

Death

13 January 2014

Teresa E. Volk died on 13 January 2014 at age 97 Teresa Weitzel age 97 of Plain, passed away peacefully Monday, January 13, 2014 at Greenway manor in Spring Green. Teresa was born on August 26, 1916 in Franklin Township the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Mears) Volk. Teresa was united in marriage to Harold Weitzel on June 15, 1937. Survivors include, her daughter Rita (Jim) Kline of Spring Green; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Cady and Bonnie (Caral) Wolf; 2 sister in- laws, Winnie Weitzel and Betty Burt; 2 daughter in-laws, Theresa Weitzel and Sharon Weitzel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; daughter Marjorie; 3 sons Tom, Rich and Jim; 1 grandson Todd; 2 granddaughters Tammy and Toni; 3 brothers, Martin, Joseph, and James; and sister, Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Loreto. Fr. Larry Bowens will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 11:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with arrangements.

Burial

after 13 January 2014

She was buried after 13 January 2014 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Harold J and Teresa E Weitzel tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
23 January 1920	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Teresa E. Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
10 April 1930	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Teresa E. Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

23 January 1920

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Teresa E. Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Teresa E. Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Teresa E. Volk graduated in 1935 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Children of Teresa E. Volk and Harold J. Weitzel

Richard Eugene Weitzel b. 10 Mar 1938, d. Sep 2001
Thomas J. Weitzel b. 19 Mar 1939, d. 8 Jul 1980
Donald James Weitzel b. 30 Aug 1940, d. 23 Sep 2012
Marjorie Ann Weitzel+ b. 5 Aug 1945, d. 25 Dec 2012

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED164. Sheet 10B. Dwelling 185.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 42.

Harold J. Weitzel

M, b. 15 February 1915, d. 11 March 1972

Father*

Anthony Joseph Weitzel b. 12 Oct 1884, d. 28 Dec 1960

Mother*

Elizabeth Margaret McPhillips b. 21 Jun 1886, d. 8 Jul 1970

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	15 February 1915	Harold J. Weitzel was born on 15 February 1915 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Anthony Joseph Weitzel and Elizabeth Margaret McPhillips.
Marriage	15 June 1937	Harold J. Weitzel married Teresa E. Volk, daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 15 June 1937 #19-552.
Death	11 March 1972	Harold J. Weitzel died on 11 March 1972 at at home, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 57 Harold Weitzel obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 12, 1972 - Harold Weitzel obituary
Burial	after 11 March 1972	He was buried after 11 March 1972 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin. Harold J and Teresa E Weitzel tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 February 1915

Harold J. Weitzel was born on 15 February 1915 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Anthony Joseph Weitzel and Elizabeth Margaret McPhillips.

Marriage

15 June 1937

Harold J. Weitzel married Teresa E. Volk, daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 15 June 1937 #19-552.

Death

11 March 1972

Harold J. Weitzel died on 11 March 1972 at at home, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 57 Harold Weitzel obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 12, 1972 - Harold Weitzel obituary

Burial

after 11 March 1972

He was buried after 11 March 1972 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Harold J and Teresa E Weitzel tombstone

Census Date	Location	Description
19 April 1930	Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin	Harold J. Weitzel was listed as a son in Anthony Joseph Weitzel's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

19 April 1930

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Harold J. Weitzel was listed as a son in Anthony Joseph Weitzel's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Harold J. Weitzel obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence not specified.

Children of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk

Richard Eugene Weitzel b. 10 Mar 1938, d. Sep 2001
Thomas J. Weitzel b. 19 Mar 1939, d. 8 Jul 1980
Donald James Weitzel b. 30 Aug 1940, d. 23 Sep 2012
Marjorie Ann Weitzel+ b. 5 Aug 1945, d. 25 Dec 2012

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-8. Dwelling 98.

Richard Eugene Weitzel

M, b. 10 March 1938, d. September 2001

Father*

Harold J. Weitzel b. 15 Feb 1915, d. 11 Mar 1972

Mother*

Teresa E. Volk b. 26 Aug 1916, d. 13 Jan 2014

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 March 1938	Richard Eugene Weitzel was born on 10 March 1938 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.
Death	September 2001	Richard Eugene Weitzel died in September 2001 at age 63 Richard Eugene Weitzel obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 28, 2001 - Richard Eugene Weitzel obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 March 1938

Richard Eugene Weitzel was born on 10 March 1938 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.

Death

September 2001

Richard Eugene Weitzel died in September 2001 at age 63 Richard Eugene Weitzel obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 28, 2001 - Richard Eugene Weitzel obituary

Donald James Weitzel

M, b. 30 August 1940, d. 23 September 2012

Father*

Harold J. Weitzel b. 15 Feb 1915, d. 11 Mar 1972

Mother*

Teresa E. Volk b. 26 Aug 1916, d. 13 Jan 2014

Donald James Weitzel 2012-Colorized

Donald James Weitzel 2012

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Donald James Weitzel was also known as James.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Donald James Weitzel was also known as James.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 August 1940	Donald James Weitzel was born on 30 August 1940 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.
Marriage	23 November 1961	Donald James Weitzel married Sharon Jean Christianson, daughter of Oscar M. Christianson and (?) Martin, on 23 November 1961 Sharon Jean Christianson and Donald James Weitzel wedding announcement. Sharon Jean Christianson - Donald James Weitzel wedding - 23 Nov 1961 The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 23 Nov 1961 - Sharon Jean Christianson and Donald James Weitzel wedding announcement
Death	23 September 2012	Donald James Weitzel died on 23 September 2012 at age 72 ELMWOOD, IL - Donald J. "Jim" Weitzel, 72, of Elmwood passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, with family by his side. He was born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Franklin Township, Wis., to Harold and Teresa Volk Weitzel. He is survived by Sharon, his loving wife of over 50 years. Also surviving are his mother, Teresa of Plain, Wis; three children, Terry (Daphne) Weitzel of Sheridan, Wyo., Rhonda (Will) Tesch of Grafton, Wis., and Shelly (Jay) Parsons of Cheyenne, Wyo; and two sisters, Marge Powell of Cottage Grove, Wis., and Rita Kline of Spring Green, Wis. He was a loving grandfather to five grandchildren, Courtney (Dan) McFalls, Allison Parsons, Brittney Tesch, Frannie Weitzel and Olivia Parsons; and two great-grandchildren, Gracie McFalls and Sophie McFalls. One brother-in-law, Ron (Fern) Christianson, and one sister-in-law, Marsha (Chuck) Grant, also survive, along with many aunts, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Richard and Tom. Jim retired from Caterpillar in 2002 and also worked for Shissler Seed Company for 28 years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elmwood. Jim was a classic car enthusiast and was well known nationally for his classic car restoration expertise. Most of all, Jim was a loving and caring family man and true friend. Cremation rites have been accorded. Published in Peoria Journal Star on September 26, 2012. Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 26, 2012 - Donald James Weitzel obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 August 1940

Donald James Weitzel was born on 30 August 1940 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.

Marriage

23 November 1961

Donald James Weitzel married Sharon Jean Christianson, daughter of Oscar M. Christianson and (?) Martin, on 23 November 1961 Sharon Jean Christianson and Donald James Weitzel wedding announcement.

Sharon Jean Christianson - Donald James Weitzel wedding - 23 Nov 1961

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 23 Nov 1961 - Sharon Jean Christianson and Donald James Weitzel wedding announcement

Death

23 September 2012

Donald James Weitzel died on 23 September 2012 at age 72 ELMWOOD, IL - Donald J. "Jim" Weitzel, 72, of Elmwood passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, with family by his side.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Franklin Township, Wis., to Harold and Teresa Volk Weitzel.

He is survived by Sharon, his loving wife of over 50 years. Also surviving are his mother, Teresa of Plain, Wis; three children, Terry (Daphne) Weitzel of Sheridan, Wyo., Rhonda (Will) Tesch of Grafton, Wis., and Shelly (Jay) Parsons of Cheyenne, Wyo; and two sisters, Marge Powell of Cottage Grove, Wis., and Rita Kline of Spring Green, Wis.

He was a loving grandfather to five grandchildren, Courtney (Dan) McFalls, Allison Parsons, Brittney Tesch, Frannie Weitzel and Olivia Parsons; and two great-grandchildren, Gracie McFalls and Sophie McFalls. One brother-in-law, Ron (Fern) Christianson, and one sister-in-law, Marsha (Chuck) Grant, also survive, along with many aunts, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Richard and Tom.

Jim retired from Caterpillar in 2002 and also worked for Shissler Seed Company for 28 years.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elmwood.
Jim was a classic car enthusiast and was well known nationally for his classic car restoration expertise. Most of all, Jim was a loving and caring family man and true friend.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Published in Peoria Journal Star on September 26, 2012.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 26, 2012 - Donald James Weitzel obituary

Thomas J. Weitzel

M, b. 19 March 1939, d. 8 July 1980

Father*

Harold J. Weitzel b. 15 Feb 1915, d. 11 Mar 1972

Mother*

Teresa E. Volk b. 26 Aug 1916, d. 13 Jan 2014

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 March 1939	Thomas J. Weitzel was born on 19 March 1939 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.
Death	8 July 1980	Thomas J. Weitzel died on 8 July 1980 at age 41.
Burial	after 8 July 1980	He was buried after 8 July 1980 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin. Thomas J Weitzel tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 March 1939

Thomas J. Weitzel was born on 19 March 1939 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.

Death

8 July 1980

Thomas J. Weitzel died on 8 July 1980 at age 41.

Burial

after 8 July 1980

He was buried after 8 July 1980 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Thomas J Weitzel tombstone

Marjorie Ann Weitzel

F, b. 5 August 1945, d. 25 December 2012

Father*

Harold J. Weitzel b. 15 Feb 1915, d. 11 Mar 1972

Mother*

Teresa E. Volk b. 26 Aug 1916, d. 13 Jan 2014

Marjorie Weitzel Mittelstaedt Powell 2012-Colorized

Marjorie (Weitzel) Mittelstaedt Powell 2012

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Marjorie Ann Weitzel was also known as Marge.
Name Variation		Marjorie Ann Weitzel was also known as Margie.
Married Name	27 February 1965	As of 27 February 1965,her married name was Mittlesteadt.
Married Name	27 February 1965	As of 27 February 1965,her married name was Mittelstaedt.
Married Name	before 2012	As of before 2012,her married name was Powell.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Marjorie Ann Weitzel was also known as Marge.

Name Variation

Marjorie Ann Weitzel was also known as Margie.

Married Name

27 February 1965

As of 27 February 1965,her married name was Mittlesteadt.

Married Name

27 February 1965

As of 27 February 1965,her married name was Mittelstaedt.

Married Name

before 2012

As of before 2012,her married name was Powell.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	5 August 1945	Marjorie Ann Weitzel was born on 5 August 1945 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.
Marriage	before 2012	Marjorie Ann Weitzel married (?) Powell before 2012.
Death	25 December 2012	Marjorie Ann Weitzel died on 25 December 2012 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 67 Marjorie (Weitzel) Mittelstadt Powell obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 28, 2012 - Marjorie (Weitzel) Mittelstaedt Powell obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 August 1945

Marjorie Ann Weitzel was born on 5 August 1945 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Harold J. Weitzel and Teresa E. Volk.

Marriage

before 2012

Marjorie Ann Weitzel married (?) Powell before 2012.

Death

25 December 2012

Marjorie Ann Weitzel died on 25 December 2012 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 67 Marjorie (Weitzel) Mittelstadt Powell obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal December 28, 2012 - Marjorie (Weitzel) Mittelstaedt Powell obituary

Marjorie Ann Weitzel witnessed the marriage of Sharon Jean Christianson and Donald James Weitzel on 23 November 1961; Sharon Jean Christianson and Donald James Weitzel wedding announcement.

Irving Schwartz

M, b. 26 July 1917, d. 23 November 2002

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 July 1917	Irving Schwartz was born on 26 July 1917 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Death	23 November 2002	He died on 23 November 2002 at age 85 Irving Schwartz obituary. Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) 25 Nov 2002 - Irving Schwartz obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 July 1917

Irving Schwartz was born on 26 July 1917 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Death

23 November 2002

He died on 23 November 2002 at age 85 Irving Schwartz obituary.

Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) 25 Nov 2002 - Irving Schwartz obituary

Alice Bergerson

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1937	As of 1937,her married name was Volk.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1937

As of 1937,her married name was Volk.

Life Event	Date	Description
Marriage	1937	Alice Bergerson married Joseph O. Volk, son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, in 1937.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

1937

Alice Bergerson married Joseph O. Volk, son of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, in 1937.

Helen Marie Volk

F, b. 30 September 1920, d. 27 June 2017

Father*

Carl Volk b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 25 Dec 1973

Mother*

Sarah Mears b. 13 Feb 1886, d. 8 May 1985

Helen Marie (Volk) Cady 2017

Helen Volk 1938 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	23 August 1944	As of 23 August 1944,her married name was Cady.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

23 August 1944

As of 23 August 1944,her married name was Cady.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	30 September 1920	Helen Marie Volk was born on 30 September 1920 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.
Marriage	23 August 1944	Helen Marie Volk married Wayne Curtis Cady, son of Ernest Cady and Ida Schlegermilch, on 23 August 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Loreto, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 23 Aug 1940.
Death	27 June 2017	Helen Marie Volk died on 27 June 2017 at age 96 Helen M. Cady, age 96 of Reedsburg passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on September 30, 1920 in Franklin Township Sauk County, WI the daughter of Carl and Sarah (Mears) Volk. She was married to Wayne C. Cady and their marriage was blessed with four children. Helen wrote many articles for the Reedsburg Times Press, was a member of the Cross Plains American Legion Auxiliary Post 245. She volunteered at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center, St. Vincent’s and Voting locations. She was a life-time member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Loreto, WI and was nominated one year as their Irish Queen. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wayne on Sept. 5, 1993; step-sons, Chuck Cady and Herb Cady; brothers, Joe (Alice) Volk, James (Norma) Volk, Martin (Genevieve) Volk; Sisters, Teresa (Harold) Weitzel and Mary (Bernard) Cummings. Helen is survived by her children: Charles (Barbara) Cady, Dan (Pat) Cady, Cathy (Erv) Peters, Jan Cady (Dave Doman). Grandchildren: Susan (Kurt) Kavajecz, Jill (Guy) Amoth, Matt (Pam) Cady, Jeff (Nicole) Cady, Mike (Sarah) Cady, Renee (Dan) Anthony, Nichole Cady, Michelle (Ethan) Kister, Robert (Gail Corbin) Peters, Emily (Bill) Hedrick, Brandon Schrank, Kaitlin Schrank. 18 Great Grandchildren Sister: Veronica 'Bonnie' Wolf Special Step Grandson; Jeff (Linda) Cady Special Step Daughter-in-law; Pat Cady Many additional step Grandchildren, Step Great Grandchildren and Step Great Great Grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Loreto. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, July 6th from 9-11 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Loreto. Madison State Journal July 2, 2017 - Helen Marie (Volk) Cady obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 September 1920

Helen Marie Volk was born on 30 September 1920 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.

Marriage

23 August 1944

Helen Marie Volk married Wayne Curtis Cady, son of Ernest Cady and Ida Schlegermilch, on 23 August 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Loreto, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 23 Aug 1940.

Death

27 June 2017

Helen Marie Volk died on 27 June 2017 at age 96 Helen M. Cady, age 96 of Reedsburg passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI. She was born on September 30, 1920 in Franklin Township Sauk County, WI the daughter of Carl and Sarah (Mears) Volk. She was married to Wayne C. Cady and their marriage was blessed with four children. Helen wrote many articles for the Reedsburg Times Press, was a member of the Cross Plains American Legion Auxiliary Post 245. She volunteered at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center, St. Vincent’s and Voting locations. She was a life-time member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Loreto, WI and was nominated one year as their Irish Queen. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wayne on Sept. 5, 1993; step-sons, Chuck Cady and Herb Cady; brothers, Joe (Alice) Volk, James (Norma) Volk, Martin (Genevieve) Volk; Sisters, Teresa (Harold) Weitzel and Mary (Bernard) Cummings.

Helen is survived by her children: Charles (Barbara) Cady, Dan (Pat) Cady, Cathy (Erv) Peters, Jan Cady (Dave Doman).

Grandchildren: Susan (Kurt) Kavajecz, Jill (Guy) Amoth, Matt (Pam) Cady, Jeff (Nicole) Cady, Mike (Sarah) Cady, Renee (Dan) Anthony, Nichole Cady, Michelle (Ethan) Kister, Robert (Gail Corbin) Peters, Emily (Bill) Hedrick, Brandon Schrank, Kaitlin Schrank.

18 Great Grandchildren

Sister: Veronica 'Bonnie' Wolf

Special Step Grandson; Jeff (Linda) Cady

Special Step Daughter-in-law; Pat Cady

Many additional step Grandchildren, Step Great Grandchildren and Step Great Great Grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Loreto. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, July 6th from 9-11 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Loreto.

Madison State Journal July 2, 2017 - Helen Marie (Volk) Cady obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
10 April 1930	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Helen Marie Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
10 April 1940	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Helen Marie Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Helen Marie Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1940

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Helen Marie Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Helen Marie Volk graduated in 1938 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Child of Helen Marie Volk and Wayne Curtis Cady

Beverly Jean Cady

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 42.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Wayne Curtis Cady

M, b. 9 January 1900, d. 5 September 1993

Father*

Ernest Cady b. 23 May 1873, d. 19 Dec 1956

Mother*

Ida Schlegermilch b. 30 Jan 1876, d. Nov 1926

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	9 January 1900	Wayne Curtis Cady was born on 9 January 1900 at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Ernest Cady and Ida Schlegermilch.
Marriage	23 August 1944	Wayne Curtis Cady married Helen Marie Volk, daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 23 August 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Loreto, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 23 Aug 1940.
Death	5 September 1993	Wayne Curtis Cady died on 5 September 1993 at Hillpoint, Wisconsin, at age 93 Wayne C Cady obituary. Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 7, 1993 - Wayne C Cady obituary
Burial	after 5 September 1993	He was buried after 5 September 1993 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery; New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin. Wayne C and Helen M Cady tombstone

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

9 January 1900

Wayne Curtis Cady was born on 9 January 1900 at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Ernest Cady and Ida Schlegermilch.

Marriage

23 August 1944

Wayne Curtis Cady married Helen Marie Volk, daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 23 August 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Loreto, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 23 Aug 1940.

Death

5 September 1993

Wayne Curtis Cady died on 5 September 1993 at Hillpoint, Wisconsin, at age 93 Wayne C Cady obituary.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal September 7, 1993 - Wayne C Cady obituary

Burial

after 5 September 1993

He was buried after 5 September 1993 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery; New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Wayne C and Helen M Cady tombstone

Child of Wayne Curtis Cady and Helen Marie Volk

Beverly Jean Cady

Mary Margaret Volk

F, b. 22 August 1922, d. 6 March 1967

Father*

Carl Volk b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 25 Dec 1973

Mother*

Sarah Mears b. 13 Feb 1886, d. 8 May 1985

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	2 August 1943	As of 2 August 1943,her married name was Cummings.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

2 August 1943

As of 2 August 1943,her married name was Cummings.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 August 1922	Mary Margaret Volk was born on 22 August 1922 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 1923.
		She was the daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.
Marriage	2 August 1943	Mary Margaret Volk married Bernard Jos. Cummings on 2 August 1943 at Sauk, Wisconsin, #22-418.
Death	6 March 1967	Mary Margaret Volk died on 6 March 1967 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 44.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 August 1922

Mary Margaret Volk was born on 22 August 1922 at Loganville, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 1923.

She was the daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears.

Marriage

2 August 1943

Mary Margaret Volk married Bernard Jos. Cummings on 2 August 1943 at Sauk, Wisconsin, #22-418.

Death

6 March 1967

Mary Margaret Volk died on 6 March 1967 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 44.

Census Date	Location	Description
10 April 1930	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Mary Margaret Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
10 April 1940	Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin	Mary Margaret Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Margaret Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1940

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Mary Margaret Volk was listed as a daughter in Carl Volk's household on the 1940 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Mary Margaret Volk graduated in 1936 at Rural School Graduates (Oak View), Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, Oak View School, Loganville, R.3 – Isaac Metcalf, teacher – Officers: Wm. J. Kaun, Carl Volk
& George Nieman all with a Loganville, R.1 address.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 42.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 56-14.

Bernard Jos. Cummings

M, b. 1919

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1919	Bernard Jos. Cummings was born in 1919 at Illinois.
Marriage	2 August 1943	He married Mary Margaret Volk, daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 2 August 1943 at Sauk, Wisconsin, #22-418.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1919

Bernard Jos. Cummings was born in 1919 at Illinois.

Marriage

2 August 1943

He married Mary Margaret Volk, daughter of Carl Volk and Sarah Mears, on 2 August 1943 at Sauk, Wisconsin, #22-418.

David D. Woodruff

M, b. 23 October 1920, d. 14 June 2008

Father*

David A. Woodruff b. 18 Oct 1875, d. 4 Dec 1948

Mother*

Margaret Ann Mears b. 3 Apr 1888, d. 4 Feb 1981

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	23 October 1920	David D. Woodruff was born on 23 October 1920 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of David A. Woodruff and Margaret Ann Mears.
Marriage	11 June 1958	David D. Woodruff married Cecile M. Stake on 11 June 1958.
Death	14 June 2008	David D. Woodruff died on 14 June 2008 at age 87.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 October 1920

David D. Woodruff was born on 23 October 1920 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of David A. Woodruff and Margaret Ann Mears.

Marriage

11 June 1958

David D. Woodruff married Cecile M. Stake on 11 June 1958.

Death

14 June 2008

David D. Woodruff died on 14 June 2008 at age 87.

Census Date	Location	Description
24 April 1930	Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin	David D. Woodruff was listed as a son in David A. Woodruff's household on the 1930 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

24 April 1930

Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin

David D. Woodruff was listed as a son in David A. Woodruff's household on the 1930 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED71-10. Dwelling 191.

Marie E. Woodruff

F, b. 28 October 1918, d. 19 June 2012

Father*

David A. Woodruff b. 18 Oct 1875, d. 4 Dec 1948

Mother*

Margaret Ann Mears b. 3 Apr 1888, d. 4 Feb 1981

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Marie E. Woodruff was also known as Mary E.

Name Variation

Marie E. Woodruff was also known as Maria E.

Married Name

1 September 1955

As of 1 September 1955,her married name was Dederich.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 October 1918

Marie E. Woodruff was born on 28 October 1918 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of David A. Woodruff and Margaret Ann Mears.

Marriage

1 September 1955

Marie E. Woodruff married James E. Dederich, son of Louis C. Dederich and Winnifred B. (?), on 1 September 1955.

Death

19 June 2012

Marie E. Woodruff died on 19 June 2012 at age 93 Marie E. Dederich, age 93, of 4909 Well Road, Vesper, WI died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Marshfield Care Center in Marshfield, WI.

Funeral Services are 10:30 AM Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Vesper, WI. Rev. Robert Nelson will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Loreto, WI. Visitation will be held at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI from 4:00-8:00 PM Thursday and Friday at the Church from 9:30-10:30 AM. There will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Marie was born October 28, 1918 in Marshfield, WI to David E. and Margaret (Mears) Woodruff. She married James E. Dederich on September 1, 1955 in Milwaukee, WI. He died December 10, 1982. Marie was a phone operator, then a bookkeeper for Woodruff Lumber in Vesper, WI and later was treasurer for both the Village of Vesper and the Vesper Water & Sewer Utility. For many years Marie also served as a news correspondent for the Pittsville Record.

Marie was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, the Vesper Lions Club and was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church in Vesper, WI. Marie enjoyed playing the piano and was a gifted piano player.

Marie is survived by two sons- Patrick Dederich of Vesper, WI and Dennis (Robin) Dederich of Vesper, WI; and two grandchildren, Paul (Chelsea) Dederich of Vesper, WI and Jennifer Dederich of Woburn, MA.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; and brother, David D. Woodruff.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 February 1920

Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin

Marie E. Woodruff was listed as a daughter in David A. Woodruff's household on the 1920 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin.¹

24 April 1930

Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin

Marie E. Woodruff was listed as a daughter in David A. Woodruff's household on the 1930 Census at Hansen, Wood, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 1B. Dwelling 22. ED193.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED71-10. Dwelling 191.

James E. Dederich

M, b. 30 June 1915, d. 10 December 1982

Father*

Louis C. Dederich b. 24 Jul 1888, d. 9 Jul 1972

Mother*

Winnifred B. (?) b. 11 Jul 1888, d. 13 Feb 1975

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 June 1915

James E. Dederich was born on 30 June 1915 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Louis C. Dederich and Winnifred B. (?).

Marriage

1 September 1955

James E. Dederich married Marie E. Woodruff, daughter of David A. Woodruff and Margaret Ann Mears, on 1 September 1955.

Death

10 December 1982

James E. Dederich died on 10 December 1982 at age 67.

Burial

after 10 December 1982

He was buried after 10 December 1982 at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery; New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

James E and Marie E Dederich tombstone

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

James E. Dederich was listed as a son in Louis C. Dederich's household on the 1920 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Dwelling 95.

Donald John Mullaley

M, b. 18 February 1914, d. 19 December 1989

Father*

Arthur Thomas Mullaley b. 28 Oct 1890, d. 18 Jul 1969

Mother*

Johanna A. Mears b. 29 Dec 1890, d. 22 Dec 1967

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 February 1914

Donald John Mullaley was born on 18 February 1914 at Marshfild, Wood, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Arthur Thomas Mullaley and Johanna A. Mears.

Marriage

8 November 1941

Donald John Mullaley married Josephine M. Kaczor on 8 November 1941 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

19 December 1989

Donald John Mullaley died on 19 December 1989 at Marathon, Wisconsin, at age 75 Donald J Mullaley obituary.

Wausau Daily Herald (Wausau, Wisconsin) 21 Dec 1989 - Donald J Mullaley obituary

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Donald John Mullaley was listed as a son in Arthur Thomas Mullaley's household on the 1920 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Donald John Mullaley was listed as a son in Arthur Thomas Mullaley's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Donald John Mullaley obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Schofield, Marathon, Wisconsin.
On 14 August 1940 at World War II Army Enlistment, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Enlistment Date: 14 Aug 1940
Enlistment State: Wisconsin
Enlistment City: Milwaukee
Branch: Coast Artillery Corps
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Philippine Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Telephone operators
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 67
Weight: 152.

Children of Donald John Mullaley and Josephine M. Kaczor

Donald Mullaley Jr. d. 1946
Michael Leonard Mullaley b. 6 Aug 1948, d. 10 Dec 2013

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Sheet 1B.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 38.

Josephine M. Kaczor

F, b. 1919, d. 2 August 1967

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

8 November 1941

As of 8 November 1941,her married name was Mullaley.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1919

Josephine M. Kaczor was born in 1919.

Marriage

8 November 1941

She married Donald John Mullaley, son of Arthur Thomas Mullaley and Johanna A. Mears, on 8 November 1941 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Death

2 August 1967

Josephine M. Kaczor died on 2 August 1967.

Children of Josephine M. Kaczor and Donald John Mullaley

Donald Mullaley Jr. d. 1946
Michael Leonard Mullaley b. 6 Aug 1948, d. 10 Dec 2013

Dorothy Mullaley

F, b. 12 September 1919, d. 11 May 2015

Father*

Arthur Thomas Mullaley b. 28 Oct 1890, d. 18 Jul 1969

Mother*

Johanna A. Mears b. 29 Dec 1890, d. 22 Dec 1967

Dorothy Mullaley 1937 senior portrait Reedsburg High School Reedsburg Sauk WI-Colorized

Dorothy Mullaley 1937 senior portrait Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, WI

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1 December 1943

As of 1 December 1943,her married name was Faber.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 September 1919

Dorothy Mullaley was born on 12 September 1919 at Sauk, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Arthur Thomas Mullaley and Johanna A. Mears.

Marriage

1 December 1943

Dorothy Mullaley married Vincent Henry Faber, son of Charles Stephen Faber and Deborah G. Conley, on 1 December 1943.

Death

11 May 2015

Dorothy Mullaley died on 11 May 2015 at Jefferson, Wisconsin, at age 95 Mrs. Dorothy E. Faber, of Jefferson, formerly of Baraboo, passed away at the venerable age of 95 years 7 months and 29 days on Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Jefferson Memory Care. Dorothy was born the daughter of Arthur and Johanna (Mears) Mullaley on September 12, 1919, in Bear Creek Township. She was united in marriage to Vincent Faber on December 1, 1943, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Loreto.

Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, and especially playing solitaire until the end. She had been a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1916; as well as a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Baraboo.

Dorothy is survived by:her daughter, Mary (John) Jones of Fort Atkinson; three grandsons, John (Monica), Steven (Kim), and Brad (Tessie) Jones; and eight great-grandchildren, Lexie, Maddie, Trevor, Andrew, Amelia, Evan, Nickoletta, and Dionisia. She is further survived by:nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Arthur Mullaley and Johanna Mullaley, nee Mears; her husband, Vincent Faber; and siblings, Donald Mullaley and Mary Drescher.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo with Father Garrett Kau officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow services at the St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Loreto.

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Dorothy Mullaley was listed as a daughter in Arthur Thomas Mullaley's household on the 1920 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

10 April 1930

Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin

Dorothy Mullaley was listed as a daughter in Arthur Thomas Mullaley's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Dorothy Mullaley graduated in 1937 at Reedsburg High School, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED160. Sheet 1B.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-13. Dwelling 38.

Vincent Henry Faber

M, b. 13 June 1922, d. 30 December 2004

Father*

Charles Stephen Faber b. 11 Feb 1888, d. 17 Jun 1962

Mother*

Deborah G. Conley b. 1893, d. 1976

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 June 1922

Vincent Henry Faber was born on 13 June 1922 at Sextonville, Richland, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Charles Stephen Faber and Deborah G. Conley.

Marriage

1 December 1943

Vincent Henry Faber married Dorothy Mullaley, daughter of Arthur Thomas Mullaley and Johanna A. Mears, on 1 December 1943.

Death

30 December 2004

Vincent Henry Faber died on 30 December 2004 at age 82.

Leonard P. Drescher

M, b. 30 January 1924, d. 5 February 1985

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

30 January 1924

Leonard P. Drescher was born on 30 January 1924.

Marriage

1 December 1945

He married Mary Agnes Mullaley, daughter of Arthur Thomas Mullaley and Johanna A. Mears, on 1 December 1945.

Death

5 February 1985

Leonard P. Drescher died on 5 February 1985 at age 61.

Robert James Mears

M, b. 1 September 1927, d. 16 November 2000

Father*

Martin William Mears Jr b. 22 May 1896, d. 18 Jun 1962

Mother*

Mary J. Sullivan b. 5 Sep 1896, d. 28 Aug 1978

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Robert James Mears was also known as Robert E.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1 September 1927

Robert James Mears was born on 1 September 1927 at Loretta, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Martin William Mears Jr and Mary J. Sullivan.

Death

16 November 2000

Robert James Mears died on 16 November 2000 at age 73.

Burial

after 16 November 2000

He was buried after 16 November 2000 at Saint Marys Cemetery, Random Lake, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, also called "Our Lady Of The Lakes."

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Robert James Mears was listed as a son in Martin William Mears Jr's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living next door to William P. Mears.¹

22 April 1940

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Robert James Mears was listed as a son in Martin William Mears Jr's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-8. Dwelling 166.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-31A.

Andrew Martin Mears Sr.

M, b. 28 January 1920, d. 22 February 2007

Father*

Martin William Mears Jr b. 22 May 1896, d. 18 Jun 1962

Mother*

Mary J. Sullivan b. 5 Sep 1896, d. 28 Aug 1978

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 January 1920

Andrew Martin Mears Sr. was born on 28 January 1920 at Hillpoint, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Martin William Mears Jr and Mary J. Sullivan.

Marriage

before 1939

Andrew Martin Mears Sr. married Eleanor A. Massman, daughter of John Massman and Louise Krahn, before 1939.

Death

22 February 2007

Andrew Martin Mears Sr. died on 22 February 2007 at age 87 Andrew M. Mears, age 87, died on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, in Reedsburg. Interment with military rites will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME in Reedsburg.

Burial

after 22 February 2007

He was buried after 22 February 2007 at Calvary Cemetery, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

Andrew Martin Mears Sr. was listed as a son in Martin William Mears Jr's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living next door to William P. Mears.¹

In January 1945 Private Andrew Mears is one of 3 Reedsburg men wounded in action; notification sent to Mrs Mears.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 25, 1945 - Private Andrew Mears is one of 3 Reedsburg men wounded in action
In April 1945 Private Andrew M Mears recovering from a shrapnel injury.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal April 19, 1945 - Private Andrew M Mears recovering from a shrapnel injury

Children of Andrew Martin Mears Sr. and Eleanor A. Massman

John M. Mears+ b. 2 Nov 1939, d. 4 Nov 1961
Thomas Lee Mears+ b. 27 Sep 1948, d. 1 May 2015
Timothy J. Mears b. 3 Apr 1959, d. 11 Jun 1983

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-8. Dwelling 166.

James Joseph Mears

M, b. 29 September 1928, d. 25 February 1994

Father*

Martin William Mears Jr b. 22 May 1896, d. 18 Jun 1962

Mother*

Mary J. Sullivan b. 5 Sep 1896, d. 28 Aug 1978

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 September 1928

James Joseph Mears was born on 29 September 1928 at Hillpoint, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Martin William Mears Jr and Mary J. Sullivan.

Marriage

1 September 1951

James Joseph Mears married Marlene Joan Mickey on 1 September 1951.

Death

25 February 1994

James Joseph Mears died on 25 February 1994 at age 65 Services for James J. Mears, 65, 347 Springfield Ave., who died Friday in Premier Care Center, will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Rosman, Uehling, Kinzer Funeral Home, 1401 Blackhawk Blvd. Burial will be in Rockton Cemetery. He was a World War II Navy veteran and was employed as a machinist by Besley-Bendix, retiring in 1980.

Census Date

Location

Description

26 April 1930

Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin

James Joseph Mears was listed as a son in Martin William Mears Jr's household on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; Living next door to William P. Mears.¹

22 April 1940

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

James Joseph Mears was listed as a son in Martin William Mears Jr's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

Children of James Joseph Mears and Marlene Joan Mickey

James Patrick Mears d. 11 Jun 1994
Diane M. Mears b. 2 Apr 1952, d. 27 Feb 2003
Daniel Michael Mears b. 8 Aug 1965, d. 2 Dec 2018

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-8. Dwelling 166.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-31A.

Martin Mears

M, b. 28 February 1937, d. January 1984

Father*

Martin William Mears Jr b. 22 May 1896, d. 18 Jun 1962

Mother*

Mary J. Sullivan b. 5 Sep 1896, d. 28 Aug 1978

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Martin Mears was also known as Mickey W.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 February 1937

Martin Mears was born on 28 February 1937 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Martin William Mears Jr and Mary J. Sullivan.

Burial

1984

Martin Mears was buried in 1984 at St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Mickey W and Judy A Mears tombstone

Death

January 1984

He died in January 1984 at age 46.

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1940

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Martin Mears was listed as a son in Martin William Mears Jr's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Martin Mears obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence South Beloit, Winnebago, Illinois.

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-31A.

John Francis Mears

M, b. 16 October 1932, d. 5 November 2006

Father*

Martin William Mears Jr b. 22 May 1896, d. 18 Jun 1962

Mother*

Mary J. Sullivan b. 5 Sep 1896, d. 28 Aug 1978

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 October 1932

John Francis Mears was born on 16 October 1932 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Martin William Mears Jr and Mary J. Sullivan.

Death

5 November 2006

John Francis Mears died on 5 November 2006 at age 74.

Census Date

Location

Description

22 April 1940

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

John Francis Mears was listed as a son in Martin William Mears Jr's household on the 1940 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹

Citations

[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4523; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 56-31A.