Kathleen Udelhofen

F, b. circa 1931, d. before December 2014
Father*Bernard Orin Udelhofen b. 30 Mar 1909, d. Dec 1985
Mother*Anita Nida McReynolds b. 1912, d. 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Herbsled.
Name VariationKathleen Udelhofen was also known as Kay.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKathleen Udelhofen married (?) Herbsled.
Birthcirca 1931Kathleen Udelhofen was born circa 1931 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds.
Deathbefore December 2014Kathleen Udelhofen died before December 2014.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Harrison, Grant, WisconsinKathleen Udelhofen was listed as a daughter in Bernard Orin Udelhofen's household on the 1940 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-17.

Robert C. Udelhofen

M, b. 5 May 1932, d. 4 December 2014
Father*Bernard Orin Udelhofen b. 30 Mar 1909, d. Dec 1985
Mother*Anita Nida McReynolds b. 1912, d. 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert C. Udelhofen was also known as Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1932Robert C. Udelhofen was born on 5 May 1932 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds.
Marriage15 July 1952Robert C. Udelhofen married Florence C. Tindell, daughter of James LaVerne Tindell and Leona Louise Speth, on 15 July 1952.
Death4 December 2014Robert C. Udelhofen died on 4 December 2014 at age 82 Robert C. “Bob” Udelhofen, 82, of Platteville died on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Manor Care Health Services, Platteville, with his family beside him. Memorial services will be at 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Bernard Rott will officiate. Chapel Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Robert C. “Bob” Udelhofen Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Bob was born on May 5, 1932 to Bernard and Anita (McReynolds) Udelhofen in Potosi, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Florence Tindell in 1952 and they had three sons. They lived on Monroe Street and also had a great neighborhood family. While married, Bob served in the United States Army. After his return hone he and Florence resided here in Platteville. He worked at the Dubuque Pack for many years, and he and Florence also ran the Platteville Golf and Country Club. Bob was a member of the Platteville Country Club for 40 years, the American Legion and he served on the Platteville Volunteer Fire Department for a few years.
Bob and Florence moved to Arizona for a few years to be closer to their son (who was in the service). He worked their continuing to use his meat cutting skills. They then moved to Newton, Iowa for ten years to be closer to their middle son, Steve, and his family. There Bob worked at Careage of Newton Nursing Home doing maintenance.
Finally Bob and Florence moved back to settle down in Platteville where Bob went to work for his youngest son, Rob, at the Platteville Golf and Country Club mowing Roughs and loving it until his retirement.
Bob enjoyed so many things in his life, family, friends, golf, fishing, hunting, his story telling and his best companion, D.J. His life was complete and he couldn’t have asked for anything else.
He is survived by his wife, Florence, of 61 years; sons, Steve, Rob (Ann) Udelhofen all of Platteville; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Justin (Lindsay) Udelhofen and their family, Austin, Dylan and Destiny of Rocksbury, WI; Steven (Emily) Udelhofen and their son, Steven (S.J.) of Sauk City, WI; Shannon Udelhofen and his daughter, Aurora; Jesse Udelhofen and his children, Sophia and Sawyer; Joshua Udelhofen; Jamie Udelhofen all of Platteville; Elliot Holzworth and his children, Finely and Aven of Madison; brothers, Ronnie (Helen) Udelhofen; Donny (Doris) Udelhofen; Jake (Joanne) Udelhofen; Jerry (MaryLou) Udelhofen; sister, Phyllis Genthe; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dick and Pat McWilliams, George and Alice Williams and Jim and Sandra Tindell He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Mike, daughter-in-law, Tina, sister, Kay and brothers-in-law, Ray and Harold.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Harrison, Grant, WisconsinRobert C. Udelhofen was listed as a son in Bernard Orin Udelhofen's household on the 1940 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Children of Robert C. Udelhofen and Florence C. Tindell

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-17.

Phyllis M. Udelhofen

F, b. 6 December 1936, d. 17 January 2025
Father*Bernard Orin Udelhofen b. 30 Mar 1909, d. Dec 1985
Mother*Anita Nida McReynolds b. 1912, d. 2002
Phyllis (Udelhofen) Genthe
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPhyllis M. Udelhofen was also known as Phyliss.
Married Name11 February 1958As of 11 February 1958,her married name was Genthe.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1936Phyllis M. Udelhofen was born on 6 December 1936 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds.
Marriage11 February 1958Phyllis M. Udelhofen married Harold Genthe on 11 February 1958.
Death17 January 2025Phyllis M. Udelhofen died on 17 January 2025 at age 88 Phyllis M. Genthe, 88, of Cuba City, WI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 17, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City, WI, with Fr. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Church Cemetery, in Cuba City, WI. Family & friends may call on Wednesday, January 22nd from 9:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. at the church. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Phyllis was born on December 6, 1936 to Bernard & Anita (McReynolds) Udelhofen in Platteville, WI. She was a graduate from Platteville High School. She married Harold L. Genthe on February 11, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville, WI. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, flowers, working in her yard, puzzles, crosswords, avid Elvis fan, but most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family & friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Phyllis is survived by 4 children: Tim (Mary Jo ) Genthe of Cuba City, WI, Tammy (Jerry) Kaiser of Benton, WI, Terri (Sean) Latham of Howards Grove, WI & Tina Wildes of Viroqua, WI; 7 grandchildren: Chad (fiancée, Marissa) Genthe, Nichole (Matt) Troestler, Beth Kaiser, Eric (Emily) Kaiser, Travis (very special friend, Hannah) Kaiser, Samantha (Kyle) Witak & Kasey (Eric) Dickmyer; 14 great-grandchildren: Ava, Addison, Lilly, Miles, Olivia, Evelyn, Emma, Cooper, Nolan, Davis, Carson, Liam, Autumn & Piper; 3 sisters-in-law: JoAnn Udelhofen, Doris Udelhofen & Helen Udelhofen; along with many nieces and nephews.

She will be greeted in heaven by her parents, her husband, Harold (August 14, 1988), a sister, Kay (Ray) Herbsleb, 5 brothers: Bob (Florence) Udelhofen, Jerry (Mary Lou) Udelhofen, Jake Udelhofen, Donnie Udelhofen & Ronnie Udelhofen. She was the last of her generation of the Genthe Family.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Harrison, Grant, WisconsinPhyllis M. Udelhofen was listed as a daughter in Bernard Orin Udelhofen's household on the 1940 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-17.

Jacob Udelhofen

M, b. 16 August 1938, d. 14 September 2017
Father*Bernard Orin Udelhofen b. 30 Mar 1909, d. Dec 1985
Mother*Anita Nida McReynolds b. 1912, d. 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJacob Udelhofen was also known as Jake.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1938Jacob Udelhofen was born on 16 August 1938 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Bernard Orin Udelhofen and Anita Nida McReynolds.
Death14 September 2017Jacob Udelhofen died on 14 September 2017 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Harrison, Grant, WisconsinJacob Udelhofen was listed as a son in Bernard Orin Udelhofen's household on the 1940 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-17.

Marcella Reiter

F, b. 20 April 1923, d. 4 July 2014
Father*Pearley Joseph Reiter b. 20 Nov 1901
Mother*Sophia Esther Udelhofen b. 3 Feb 1902, d. 23 Oct 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMarcella Reiter was also known as Reuter.
Married NameJune 1946As of June 1946,her married name was Moberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 April 1923Marcella Reiter was born on 20 April 1923 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Pearley Joseph Reiter and Sophia Esther Udelhofen.
MarriageJune 1946Marcella Reiter married Kent Moberg in June 1946 Marcella Reiter and Kent Moberg marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 30, 1946 - Marcella Reiter and Kent Moberg marriage announcement
Death4 July 2014Marcella Reiter died on 4 July 2014 at age 91.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 April 1930Paris, Grant, WisconsinMarcella Reiter was listed as a daughter in Pearley Joseph Reiter's household on the 1930 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
1940Paris, Grant, WisconsinMarcella Reiter was listed as a daughter in Pearley Joseph Reiter's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 579.0; FHL microfilm: 2342308.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Gloria A. Ames

F, b. circa 1927
Father*Philip John Ames b. 23 Oct 1898, d. 30 Jan 1988
Mother*Mabel Emma Udelhofen b. 21 Jan 1904, d. 10 Mar 1983
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Curtis.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGloria A. Ames married Floyd Curtis.
Birthcirca 1927Gloria A. Ames was born circa 1927 at Michigan.
She was the daughter of Philip John Ames and Mabel Emma Udelhofen.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 May 1930Warren, Macomb, MichiganGloria A. Ames was listed as a daughter in Philip John Ames's household on the 1930 Census at Warren, Macomb, Michigan.1
1940Warren, Macomb, MichiganGloria A. Ames was listed as a daughter in Philip John Ames's household on the 1940 Census at Warren, Macomb, Michigan.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 1009; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0048; Image: 827.0; FHL microfilm: 2340744.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T627_1784; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 50-64B.

Jerry Ames

M, b. circa 1939
Father*Philip John Ames b. 23 Oct 1898, d. 30 Jan 1988
Mother*Mabel Emma Udelhofen b. 21 Jan 1904, d. 10 Mar 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1939Jerry Ames was born circa 1939 at Michigan.
He was the son of Philip John Ames and Mabel Emma Udelhofen.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Warren, Macomb, MichiganJerry Ames was listed as a son in Philip John Ames's household on the 1940 Census at Warren, Macomb, Michigan.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T627_1784; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 50-64B.

Ruby M. Nicholas

F, b. 21 August 1922, d. 23 November 2014
Father*Oscar Nicholas
Mother*Mary Katherine Rowe
Ruby Nicholas Engelke
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name15 June 1942As of 15 June 1942,her married name was Engelke.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 August 1922Ruby M. Nicholas was born on 21 August 1922 at Lafayette, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Oscar Nicholas and Mary Katherine Rowe.
Marriage15 June 1942Ruby M. Nicholas married Paul J. Engelke, son of William Engelke, on 15 June 1942.
Death23 November 2014Ruby M. Nicholas died on 23 November 2014 at age 92 Ruby M. Engelke, 92, of Platteville died on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Gray’s Nursing Home, Platteville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. Rev. Michael Short will officiate. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Ruby M. Engelke Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Ruby was born on August 21, 1922 in Belmont, Wisconsin the daughter of Oscar and Mary Katherine “Katie” (Rowe) Nicholas. She was united in marriage to Paul Engelke on June 15, 1942 at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. He preceded her in death and Ruby is reunited with Paul now. Ruby graduated from Belmont High School in 1940. She worked at the Burgess Battery Factory, Platteville Hospital, UW-Platteville. For many years she worked at Dick’s Grocery Store, in the deli before going to work with her son, Gary, at Hometowne Bakery, Platteville. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, Platteville. She enjoyed playing cards and socializing. She always enjoyed a good game of cribbage and keeping in touch with her family through her computer and iPad. She was the most awesome MOM anybody could have. Her mantra was, “If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all.” She was seldom silent. She could make a meal out of nothing at all. Amazing!! She started quilting at age 60, and made many, many quilts. We’re all warmer for it.
She is survived by her children, Roger (Ann) of Marion, NC; Sandi (Scott Tonk) Reichling of North Fort Myers, FL; Milton (Virginia Lehman) of Lebanon, OR; Marvin (Elaine) of Blanchardville, WI; Gary (Eileen) of Platteville; Gale (Rhonda Harbin) of Powell, TN; Cindy (Alan) McReynolds of Fairport, NY; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; brothers, Warren (Dordy) Nicholas of Belmont, WI; and Beryl Nicholas of Mesa, AZ; brother/sisters-in-law, Tom & Joyce Tracy and Jeanne Engelke. Ruby was preceded in death also by her parents, infant son, Russell, son-in-law, Gaylord Reichling, and her brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Marie Nicholas.

Child of Ruby M. Nicholas and Paul J. Engelke

Gaylord Laverne Reichling

M, b. 10 March 1931, d. 17 April 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 March 1931Gaylord Laverne Reichling was born on 10 March 1931.
Death17 April 2009He died on 17 April 2009 at age 78 Gaylord Laverne Reichling, age 78 of Darlington, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, at U.W. Hospital in Madison.
Gaylord lived in Darlington his entire life where he owned and operated Gaylord's Texaco Service from Oct. 4, 1954 until June 1, 1966. He then began working for the Lafayette Electric Co-op (R.E.A.) on the next day. Gaylord remained with R.E.A. until 1986. He then started Gaylord's Appliance in March of 1986. Gaylord also drove school bus for Al's Trucking for many years.
Gaylord is survived by his wife, Sandi; his children, Chanel Gutierrez of Cape Coral, Fla., Renee (Dan) Wendt of Slinger, Anita Reichling of New Hampton, Iowa, and Jennifer (Chuck) Johnson of Dubuque, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Joshua and Stefani Gutierrez, Chase, Isaac and Andrew Johnson, and Charlene, Clara and Catherine Wendt; a great-grandson, Xavier; and a sister, Lorraine Keister of Wiota.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 339 East Louisa Street, Darlington with the Rev. Kathleen Rinear officiating. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church where Masonic Rites will be accorded at 7:30 p.m. by Evening Star Lodge 64 Free and Accepted Masons of Darlington.

Oscar Nicholas

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOscar Nicholas married Mary Katherine Rowe.

Children of Oscar Nicholas and Mary Katherine Rowe

Mary Katherine Rowe

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Katherine Rowe was also known as Katie.
Married NameHer married name was Nicholas.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMary Katherine Rowe married Oscar Nicholas.

Children of Mary Katherine Rowe and Oscar Nicholas

Warren O. Nicholas

M, b. 22 December 1930, d. 24 May 2021
Father*Oscar Nicholas
Mother*Mary Katherine Rowe
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 December 1930Warren O. Nicholas was born on 22 December 1930.
He was the son of Oscar Nicholas and Mary Katherine Rowe.
Marriage3 August 1957Warren O. Nicholas married Delores Wehnke, daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta, on 3 August 1957.
Death24 May 2021Warren O. Nicholas died on 24 May 2021 at age 90 Warren O. Nicholas, 90, of rural Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Sunday at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Warren Nicholas Memorial Fund, which can be mailed to the funeral home at PO Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Warren was born on December 22, 1930 in Lafayette County, son of Oscar and Mary Katherine “Katie” (Rowe) Nicholas. He was united in marriage to Delores M. “Dordy” Wehnke on August 3, 1957 at the Belmont Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2019. Warren was a lifelong farmer in Belmont Township, a true “man of the land”. He also worked at Lands End, Dodgeville. Warren enjoyed playing cards, especially poker, black jack and smear. For many years he bowled in the local bowling leagues. He and Delores liked to travel going on family vacations to Hayward, Wisconsin, wintering in Florida and bus trips, which often took him and “Dordy” to casinos.

He is survived by his two children, Judy Nicholas and her husband, Rick Federman, and James Nicholas; brother, Beryl Nicholas and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, Mark and Scott, his parents, sister Ruby Engelke and her husband, Paul, and brother, Walter “Buster” Nicholas and his wife, Marie.

Delores Wehnke

F, d. 30 November 2019
Father*LeRoy Wehnke b. 27 Nov 1910, d. 20 Dec 1980
Mother*Velma Leslie VanNatta b. 18 Feb 1912, d. 22 Dec 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDelores Wehnke was also known as Dordy.
Married Name3 August 1957As of 3 August 1957,her married name was Nicholas.
Life EventDateDescription
Delores Wehnke was the daughter of LeRoy Wehnke and Velma Leslie VanNatta.
Marriage3 August 1957Delores Wehnke married Warren O. Nicholas, son of Oscar Nicholas and Mary Katherine Rowe, on 3 August 1957.
Death30 November 2019Delores Wehnke died on 30 November 2019.

Russell Engelke

M, b. 1945, d. 1945
Father*Paul J. Engelke b. 18 Jun 1915, d. 10 Jun 1963
Mother*Ruby M. Nicholas b. 21 Aug 1922, d. 23 Nov 2014
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1945Russell Engelke was born in 1945.
Death1945He died in 1945 at died in infancy.
He was the son of Paul J. Engelke and Ruby M. Nicholas.

Barbara J. Heydon

F, b. 5 September 1958, d. 17 July 2014
Father*Perry Edward Heydon
Mother*Rose Catherine Donahue
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 September 1978As of 29 September 1978,her married name was Erickson.
Married Name13 August 1994As of 13 August 1994,her married name was Pinkelman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 September 1958Barbara J. Heydon was born on 5 September 1958 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Perry Edward Heydon and Rose Catherine Donahue.
Marriage29 September 1978Barbara J. Heydon married Russell L. Erickson on 29 September 1978.
Death17 July 2014Barbara J. Heydon died on 17 July 2014 at age 55 Barbara J. Pinkelman, age 55, of Hartington, Nebraska died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota after her battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with Rev. David Fulton and Rev. Scott Hastings officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hartington.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 4:00 pm at the church. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services on Monday at the Church.

The Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington is in charge of arrangements. To view the video tribute or to send online condolences, please visit www.wintzrayfuneralhome.com.

Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Active Pallbearers will be Shaun Pinkelman, Darin Pinkelman, Colby Buckendahl, Gauge Erickson, Lowell Janssen Jr. and Mat McCarty.

Barb was born on September 5, 1958 in Sioux City, Iowa to Perry Edward and Rose Catherine (Donahue) Heydon. She grew up in Newcastle, NE and graduated from Newcastle High School in 1977. She married Russell L. “Rusty” Erickson on September 29, 1978 in Ponca, NE and they had 4 daughters. Rusty died on January 16, 1988 at the age of 36. On August 13, 1994 Barb married Leo A. Pinkelman in Hartington and they had two children and a step-daughter. Barb worked in several nursing homes for 34 years most recently at the Good Samaritan Center in Bloomfield for the past 12 years.

She was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and she loved horses, camping, gardening and festive family gatherings. She especially enjoyed caring for others.

Barb is survived by her husband Leo A. Pinkelman of Hartington, six daughters, Misty Jensen of Yankton, SD; Mandy Erickson of St. Paul, NE; Megan Hopson of Stanton, NE; Melisa and Lowell Janssen Jr. of Yankton; Emily Pinkelman of Yankton; Tiffany Pinkelman of St. Paul, NE; a son, Travis Pinkelman of Hartington; 15 grandsons, four granddaughters, two sisters, Marybeth and Delmar Johnson of Sioux City, Iowa; Monica Brewer of Livermore Falls, Maine; two brothers, Joe and Shirley Heydon of Carroll , NE; Bob and Diane Heydon of Eagle, NE; many nieces and nephews and Rusty’s parents, Lawrence and Gayle Obermeyer of Hartington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Rusty, parents-in-law, Arthur and Maureen Pinkelman, and an infant brother, Ray Heydon.

Russell L. Erickson

M, d. 16 January 1988
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRussell L. Erickson was also known as Rusty.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 September 1978Russell L. Erickson married Barbara J. Heydon, daughter of Perry Edward Heydon and Rose Catherine Donahue, on 29 September 1978.
Death16 January 1988Russell L. Erickson died on 16 January 1988.

Perry Edward Heydon

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePerry Edward Heydon married Rose Catherine Donahue.

Children of Perry Edward Heydon and Rose Catherine Donahue

Rose Catherine Donahue

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Heydon.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRose Catherine Donahue married Perry Edward Heydon.

Children of Rose Catherine Donahue and Perry Edward Heydon