Jean Louise Vosberg

F, b. 5 April 1931, d. 27 May 2022
Father*George Arnold Vosberg b. 2 Jan 1903, d. 27 Jul 1981
Mother*Marie Magdalen Wedig b. 28 May 1909, d. 16 Mar 1999
Jean Louise (Vosberg) Puchalski
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Puchalski.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJean Louise Vosberg married Eugene Puchalski.
Birth5 April 1931Jean Louise Vosberg was born on 5 April 1931 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Arnold Vosberg and Marie Magdalen Wedig.
Death27 May 2022Jean Louise Vosberg died on 27 May 2022 at age 91 Jean Louise Puchalski (nee Vosberg) passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at the age of 91.

Preceded in death by her husband Eugene Puchalski, son-in-law Ron Blank and grandson David Blank. Cherished mother of Elaine Blank, Barbara (Phil) Poulos and Tom (Elaine Wendt) Puchalski. Loving grandmother of Russell Kummer, the late David (Jenny) Blank, Jacob (Jennafer) Kummer, Tracy (Anthony) Zenobia, Kyle Puchalski, and Lindsay Puchalski. Great-grandmother of Anthony Zenobia Jr., Avonlea Zenobia, Benjamin Zenobia, Ava Blank, Frederick Kummer, and Kathleen Lopze Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Inurnment Service 9:00 AM, Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Eugene Puchalski

M, d. before 2019
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEugene Puchalski married Jean Louise Vosberg, daughter of George Arnold Vosberg and Marie Magdalen Wedig.
Deathbefore 2019Eugene Puchalski died before 2019.

Joyce Vosberg

F, b. 13 July 1934, d. 7 January 2019
Father*George Arnold Vosberg b. 2 Jan 1903, d. 27 Jul 1981
Mother*Marie Magdalen Wedig b. 28 May 1909, d. 16 Mar 1999
Joyce (Vosberg) Hoppenjan
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoyce Vosberg was also known as Mary Joyce.
Married Name3 September 1955As of 3 September 1955,her married name was Hoppenjan.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1934Joyce Vosberg was born on 13 July 1934 at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Arnold Vosberg and Marie Magdalen Wedig.
Marriage3 September 1955Joyce Vosberg married Richard V. Hoppenjan, son of Charles Martin Hoppenjan and Carrie Marie Burke, on 3 September 1955 Mr. and Mrs. George A. Vosberg, Cuba City, ai nounce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Joyce, 414 S. Randall ave., to Richard Hoppenjan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Hoppenjan, Cuba City. The wedding will take place on Sept. 3 at St. Rose Catholic cburch in Cuba City.
Death7 January 2019Joyce Vosberg died on 7 January 2019 at Wisconsin at age 84 Mary “Joyce” Hoppenjan, 84, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, January 7, 2019, at her daughter’s home. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Elk Grove Township after the luncheon. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church before the service.

Joyce was born on July 13, 1934, in Smelser Township, the daughter of George A. and Marie M. (Wedig) Vosberg. She married Richard V. Hoppenjan on September 3, 1955

Joyce was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in rural Cuba City
She is survived by four daughters, Sharon , Benton, WI, Debora and Mary Kay , both of Platteville, WI, and Paula, Stevens Point, WI; three sons, Timothy, Spring Green, WI, Michael, Dodgeville, WI, and Roger, Cuba City, WI; her sister, Jean, Milwaukee, WI; two brothers, David, Valparaiso, IN, and Ronald, Platteville, WI; two sisters-in-law, Mary Mildred (Richard) Sorenson, Madison, WI, and Jean (Terry) Cleary, Middleton, WI; a brother-in-law, Robert (Renee) Hoppenjan, Bellvue, IA; fifteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents; a sister Pauline (William) Gratz; four sisters-in-law, Marilyn Vosberg, Eileen (Jerome) Simon, Ann Marie (Guerdon) Riechers, and Florence (Harry) Segerstrom; two brothers-in-laws, Eugene Puchalski and Charles (Esther) Hoppenjan.

Richard V. Hoppenjan

M, b. 25 October 1934, d. 28 August 2012
Father*Charles Martin Hoppenjan b. 1897, d. 1972
Mother*Carrie Marie Burke b. 1904, d. 1994
Richard V Hoppenjan
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRichard V. Hoppenjan was also known as Dick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 October 1934Richard V. Hoppenjan was born on 25 October 1934 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Martin Hoppenjan and Carrie Marie Burke.
Marriage3 September 1955Richard V. Hoppenjan married Joyce Vosberg, daughter of George Arnold Vosberg and Marie Magdalen Wedig, on 3 September 1955 Mr. and Mrs. George A. Vosberg, Cuba City, ai nounce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Joyce, 414 S. Randall ave., to Richard Hoppenjan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Hoppenjan, Cuba City. The wedding will take place on Sept. 3 at St. Rose Catholic cburch in Cuba City.
Death28 August 2012Richard V. Hoppenjan died on 28 August 2012 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 77 Richard V. "Dick" Hoppenjan, 77, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Southwest Health Center Hospital in Platteville. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2012, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in Elk Grove Township. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10 a.m. Friday at the church before the service. Dick was born on October 25, 1934, in Elk Grove Township, Lafayette County, the son of Charles M. and Carrie M. (Burke) Hoppenjan. He graduated from Cuba City High School in 1952 and served in the US Navy from 1953-1955. Dick married Mary Joyce Vosberg on September 3, 1955, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City. They farmed in Elk Grove Township. Dick was a member of St. Peter's Parish in rural Cuba City, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and National Farmers Organization. Survivors include his wife, Mary Joyce; four daughters, Sharon Hoppenjan, of Benton, Debora Hoppenjan, and Mary Kay Runde, both of Platteville, and Paula (Michael) Villarreal, of Stevens Point; three sons, Timothy (Connie Adsit) Hoppenjan, of Dodgeville, Michael Hoppenjan, of Dodgeville, and Roger (Debra) Hoppenjan, of Cuba City; five sisters, Eileen Simon, of Cuba City, Ann Marie Riechers, and Mary Mildred (Richard) Sorenson, both of Madison, Florence Segerstrom, of Cuba City, and Jean (Terry) Cleary, of Middleton; two brothers, Charles Hoppenjan, of Cuba City, and Robert (Renee) Hoppenjan, of Bellevue, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren, Zach Hoppenjan, LaTrisha (Dusty) Marklein, Tonya (Jeremy) Martin, Melissa (Dennis) Pierick and Curtis (Mary) Bailey, Katie, Caleb and Jonah Runde, Vincent, Nick and Tori Villarreal, and Cody, Jenna and Ryan Hoppenjan; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Helen Joyce Hoppenjan; a brother, Harold Hopppenjan; two sisters-in-law, Esther Hoppenjan and Marilyn Vosberg; five brothers-in-law, Jerome Simon, Harry Segerstrom, Joe LaRue, Guerdon Riechers and Eugene Puchalski.

Mary Jo Beggin

F, b. 24 October 1937, d. 13 December 2023
Mary Jo (Beggin) Vosberg
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 June 1959As of 6 June 1959,her married name was Vosberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 October 1937Mary Jo Beggin was born on 24 October 1937 at Illinois.
Death13 December 2023She died on 13 December 2023 at Indiana at age 86 Mary Jo Vosberg, 86, of Valparaiso passed away on December 13, 2023. Born in Freeport, IL on October 24, 1937, to Sherman and Josephine (Meyer) Beggin, she graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque, IA. Following her studies at Merredian School for Practical Nurses in Marshalltown, IA, she earned her LPN. Mary Jo commenced her nursing career at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque before marrying David Vosberg on June 6, 1959, in Apple River, IL.

Embracing her roles as a mother, wife, and grandmother, Mary Jo found joy in cooking and baking, notably for numerous church funeral luncheons. Among her cherished activities were dancing with her husband David, daily walks appreciating nature, collecting recipes and cookbooks, antiquing, exploring new restaurants, staying updated on fashion trends, and selecting the perfect gifts for herself and others.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Patrick, and James Beggin.

The in-person funeral mass will be privately held for family at St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, followed by burial at St. Paul's Cemetery.

Charles Martin Hoppenjan

M, b. 1897, d. 1972
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCharles Martin Hoppenjan married Carrie Marie Burke.
Birth1897Charles Martin Hoppenjan was born in 1897.
Death1972He died in 1972.

Children of Charles Martin Hoppenjan and Carrie Marie Burke

Carrie Marie Burke

F, b. 1904, d. 1994
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hoppenjan.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCarrie Marie Burke married Charles Martin Hoppenjan.
Birth1904Carrie Marie Burke was born in 1904.
Death1994She died in 1994.

Children of Carrie Marie Burke and Charles Martin Hoppenjan

Terri Ann Vosberg

F, b. 24 July 1975, d. 25 March 2007
Father*Ronald L. Vosberg b. 28 Sep 1937, d. 30 Jan 2019
Mother*Marilyn Margaret Gerlach b. 5 Apr 1941, d. 20 Jul 2001
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 July 1975Terri Ann Vosberg was born on 24 July 1975 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ronald L. Vosberg and Marilyn Margaret Gerlach.
Death25 March 2007Terri Ann Vosberg died on 25 March 2007 at age 31.

Roman F. Borkovec

M, b. 30 April 1931, d. 23 November 2013
Roman F Borkovec
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 April 1931Roman F. Borkovec was born on 30 April 1931.
Death23 November 2013He died on 23 November 2013 at age 82 Roman F. Borkovec, age 82, of Sun Lakes, AZ; passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 23, 2013. He was born April 30, 1931, the youngest son of Joseph and Rose Borkovec, in Lena, WI. He graduated from Lena High School and attended UW-Oshkosh. After graduation, he taught rural school at Underhill, WI before being drafted into the Army in 1952. He was in Korea with the 40th infantry division. While in the Army, he taught G.I.'s who couldn't read or write. At the close of the Korean Conflict, he was chosen to serve with the command in "Operation Big Switch" repatriating prisoners of war. He interviewed 1/3 of the American POW's who came back from North Korea.

After returning home, attended UW-Platteville, where he met his wife, Joan Vosberg. Upon graduating in 1956, he taught high school in Brooklyn, WI. Later, he became a Farm Management Agent for Green and Racine Counties. While there, Romy attended UW-Madison getting his MS Degree. In 1963, started as a Farm Consultant at First Banking Center, Burlington, Wi. In 1974, he became President and CEO. Through the years, he was a member of several service organizations and on several committees…such as: Kiwanis, Rotary, American Legion, Wisconsin Bankers Association, on the boards of Xaverian Missionary Fathers, Redemptorist Seminary and UW-Platteville Foundation. Romy retired after 35 years and moved to Arizona. He and Joan lived in Sun Lakes and Payson, AZ. During retirement, he volunteered at the VA Hospital and Neighbors Who Care. Much time was spent golfing! Romy loved life and touched many people. He will be forever remembered and greatly missed by his loving family and many, many friends. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan; daughters, Sandra Boylan (Pat), Lisa Monson (Tom) and Rhonda Beere (Tom); son, Michael Borkovec (Laure); fourteen grandchildren, Amber Moser (Garret), Adam Boylan (Ashly), Austin Boylan (Miranda), Andrew Boylan, Kyle Monson (Kelsey), Megan Feuerhake (Travis), Madison and Mikayla Beere, Spann and Jett Beere, Jordan, Dylan, Hailey and Gabriella Borkovec; four great-grandchildren, Kolton, Kaydence, and Luci Moser and Trace Boylan. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Romy is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elhart, Clarence, Orville, Ervin and Norman; sisters, Gladys and Genivieve.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 12:00 noon in St. Mary Catholic Church (108 McHenry Street in Burlington) with Rev. James T. Volkert officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery – Union Grove. Visitation will be in Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home (625 Browns Lake Dr. in Burlington) on Friday, December 6th from 9:00 – 11:30 am (procession will leave for church at 11:45 am). A memorial mass and reception will be held at St. Stephen’s Church in Sun Lakes, AZ at a later date.

Elmer Elsworth Wetzel

M, b. 24 March 1898, d. April 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1898Elmer Elsworth Wetzel was born on 24 March 1898 at Pennsylvania.
Marriage2 January 1931He married Ellen Larcena Jensen, daughter of James Peter Jensen and Louisa Mildred Klaus, on 2 January 1931.
Divorcebefore 1940Elmer Elsworth Wetzel and Ellen Larcena Jensen were divorced before 1940.
DeathApril 1968Elmer Elsworth Wetzel died in April 1968 at age 70.

Parley Stokes

M, b. 16 August 1919, d. 17 July 1997
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1919Parley Stokes was born on 16 August 1919 at Montana.
Marriage3 July 1941He married Mary Ann Jones on 3 July 1941.
Divorce20 March 1944Parley Stokes and Mary Ann Jones were divorced on 20 March 1944 at Montana.
Death17 July 1997Parley Stokes died on 17 July 1997 at age 77.

(?) Safransky

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1949(?) Safransky married Mary Ann Jones after 1949.

Donald Sanford Shaw

M, b. 26 August 1929, d. 17 September 2011
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDonald Sanford Shaw was also known as Daniel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 August 1929Donald Sanford Shaw was born on 26 August 1929 at Montana.
Marriage14 September 1956He married Mary Lou Hansen, daughter of Raymond Francis Hansen and Helen M. O'Connell, on 14 September 1956 at Kootenai, Idaho.
Divorce20 June 1961Donald Sanford Shaw and Mary Lou Hansen were divorced on 20 June 1961 at Kalispell, Flathead, Montana.
Death17 September 2011Donald Sanford Shaw died on 17 September 2011 at age 82.

Children of Donald Sanford Shaw and Mary Lou Hansen

Richard Arnold Shaw

M, b. 7 November 1958, d. 17 March 1996
Father*Donald Sanford Shaw b. 26 Aug 1929, d. 17 Sep 2011
Mother*Mary Lou Hansen b. 18 Jan 1939, d. 2 Apr 1998
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 November 1958Richard Arnold Shaw was born on 7 November 1958 at Montana.
He was the son of Donald Sanford Shaw and Mary Lou Hansen.
Death17 March 1996Richard Arnold Shaw died on 17 March 1996 at Washington at age 37.

Donald Raymond Shaw

M, b. 28 June 1957, d. 13 October 2015
Father*Donald Sanford Shaw b. 26 Aug 1929, d. 17 Sep 2011
Mother*Mary Lou Hansen b. 18 Jan 1939, d. 2 Apr 1998
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1957Donald Raymond Shaw was born on 28 June 1957 at Kalispell, Flathead, Montana.
He was the son of Donald Sanford Shaw and Mary Lou Hansen.
Death13 October 2015Donald Raymond Shaw died on 13 October 2015 at Seattle, King, Washington, at age 58.

Eugene Palmer Osmun

M, b. 2 May 1935, d. 15 February 2011
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 May 1935Eugene Palmer Osmun was born on 2 May 1935.
Marriage7 October 1961He married Mary Lou Hansen, daughter of Raymond Francis Hansen and Helen M. O'Connell, on 7 October 1961.
DivorceEugene Palmer Osmun and Mary Lou Hansen were divorced.
Death15 February 2011Eugene Palmer Osmun died on 15 February 2011 at age 75 Eugene P. Osmun, 75, of Colfax, Washington, and surrounding areas, died February 15, 2011, in Colfax. A celebration of life was held Monday, February 21, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at Bruning Funeral Home Chapel in Colfax, with Pastor Don Moore officiating. Burial followed at Colfax Cemetery.
Eugene worked for the Colfax Grange Supply for many years before going to work as a truck driver for Arrow Machinery in Colfax, from where he eventually retired. He also helped local farmers at harvest by driving truck. Eugene was an avid camper and enjoyed watching and supporting his grandkids play sports. He and his longtime companion Loretta Clark really enjoyed visiting casinos and were very fond of their puppy "Smoky." Mr. Osmun was a member of the local American Legion and the Colfax Eagles throughout his lifetime.
He was survived by his long time companion, Loretta Clark; daughters, Linda (Dan) Gabbard and Deanna Vance; two stepsons, Don Shaw and Tim Shaw; six grandchildren, Heather, Daniel, Amber, Natalie, Kylie, and Emily; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and numerous friends, including best friends of over 66 years, Jerry Simmons and his wife Shirley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his former spouse, Mary Lou Vance; his stepson, Richard Shaw; his brother, Joe Osmun; and two sisters, Mary McPheeters and May Ensign.

William John Hackman

M, b. 28 June 1919, d. 3 May 1996
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1919William John Hackman was born on 28 June 1919 at North Dakota.
Marriage21 January 1950He married Marie Grant, daughter of Raymond Gerald Grant and Helen Virginia Hansen, on 21 January 1950 at Silver Bow, Montana.
Death3 May 1996William John Hackman died on 3 May 1996 at age 76.

Children of William John Hackman and Marie Grant

Julia Marie Hackman

F, b. 15 April 1950, d. 5 July 1977
Father*William John Hackman b. 28 Jun 1919, d. 3 May 1996
Mother*Marie Grant b. 16 Apr 1930, d. 25 Jan 1991
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJulia Marie Hackman was also known as Judi.
Married Name29 July 1968As of 29 July 1968,her married name was Cassidy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 April 1950Julia Marie Hackman was born on 15 April 1950 at Montana.
She was the daughter of William John Hackman and Marie Grant.
Marriage29 July 1968Julia Marie Hackman married Joseph John Cassidy Jr. on 29 July 1968.
Death5 July 1977Julia Marie Hackman died on 5 July 1977 at Silver Bow, Montana, at age 27.

Joseph John Cassidy Jr.

M, b. 16 February 1943, d. 9 September 2021
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 February 1943Joseph John Cassidy Jr. was born on 16 February 1943 at Butte, Silver Bow, Montana.
Marriage29 July 1968He married Julia Marie Hackman, daughter of William John Hackman and Marie Grant, on 29 July 1968.
Death9 September 2021Joseph John Cassidy Jr. died on 9 September 2021 at Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, at age 78.

John Hackman

M, b. 26 February 1964, d. 3 October 2011
Father*William John Hackman b. 28 Jun 1919, d. 3 May 1996
Mother*Marie Grant b. 16 Apr 1930, d. 25 Jan 1991
Charts
John B. Richard Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1964John Hackman was born on 26 February 1964.
He was the son of William John Hackman and Marie Grant.
Death3 October 2011John Hackman died on 3 October 2011 at age 47 John Hackman died unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 3, 2011. He and his wife Mary Ann had celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary just the month before.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 8, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Butte.
He was survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughters, two daughters, Miranda and fiancé Brian Godman, Hannah and fiancé Steve Scott; two brothers, Grant (Laura) Hackman and Jay (Michelle) Hackman; a sister, Erin Hackman; an aunt, Raelene Ogrin; an uncle and aunt, Jim and Jane Grant; his father-in-Law, Tom Davies; nieces, Amber Davies, Dawnann and Leighann Bracco, Heather LePier, Samantha Auther and Mattie Werder; nephews, Willie Hackman, Nate Werder and Kevin McGinley; in-laws, Joann and Gary Bracco and Diann and Andrew Brinig; many cousins, including the Ogrins, Pat, Kathy, Jerry, Lynn, Mike and Dawnann; and the Grants, Shelia, Julie, Marsha and Janie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Marie Hackman; grandparents, Tom and Helen Ryan; a sister, Judi Hackman; an uncle and aunt, John and Loretta Hackman; uncles, Don Ogrin and Jerry Grant; and his mother-in-Law, Maridoe Davies.