Caspar Henning

M, b. circa 1810
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1810Caspar Henning was born circa 1810 at Germany.
Marriage19 November 1837He married Anna Elisabeth Marx, daughter of Nikolaus Marx and Barbara Mainzer, on 19 November 1837.

Margaretha Hahn

F, b. circa 1825
Father*Valentin Hahn b. Jan 1794, d. 28 Nov 1857
Mother*Maria Catharina Helbing b. Oct 1798, d. 9 Mar 1867
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 May 1849As of 7 May 1849,her married name was Ruhland.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1825Margaretha Hahn was born circa 1825 at Germany.
She was the daughter of Valentin Hahn and Maria Catharina Helbing.
Marriage7 May 1849Margaretha Hahn married Johann Georg Ruhland, son of Johann Balthasar Ruhland and Rosine Montag, on 7 May 1849 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Child of Margaretha Hahn and Johann Georg Ruhland

Johann Georg Ruhland

M, b. circa 1824
Father*Johann Balthasar Ruhland
Mother*Rosine Montag b. c 1783, d. 8 Mar 1856
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1824Johann Georg Ruhland was born circa 1824 at Germany.
He was the son of Johann Balthasar Ruhland and Rosine Montag.
Marriage7 May 1849Johann Georg Ruhland married Margaretha Hahn, daughter of Valentin Hahn and Maria Catharina Helbing, on 7 May 1849 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Child of Johann Georg Ruhland and Margaretha Hahn

Johann Balthasar Ruhland

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Life EventDateDescription
BirthJohann Balthasar Ruhland was born at Germany.
MarriageHe married Rosine Montag.

Child of Johann Balthasar Ruhland and Rosine Montag

Johann Balthasar Ruhland

M, b. 28 March 1857
Father*Johann Georg Ruhland b. c 1824
Mother*Margaretha Hahn b. c 1825
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 March 1857Johann Balthasar Ruhland was born on 28 March 1857 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Georg Ruhland and Margaretha Hahn.
Baptism30 March 1857Johann Balthasar Ruhland was baptized on 30 March 1857 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.1

Citations

  1. [S428] Lutheran Church, Thuringia, Germany, Lutheran Church Book 1557-1940.

Rosine Montag

F, b. circa 1783, d. 8 March 1856
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ruhland.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRosine Montag married Johann Balthasar Ruhland.
Birthcirca 1783Rosine Montag was born circa 1783 at Germany.
Death8 March 1856She died on 8 March 1856 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Child of Rosine Montag and Johann Balthasar Ruhland

Johannes Richard

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJohannes Richard married A. Barbara Beck.

Child of Johannes Richard and A. Barbara Beck

A. Barbara Beck

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Richard.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageA. Barbara Beck married Johannes Richard.

Child of A. Barbara Beck and Johannes Richard

Joannes Heinrich Kieler

M, b. 29 October 1813, d. 7 October 1814
Father*Johann Martin Kieler b. 14 Jul 1767, d. 24 May 1829
Mother*Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch b. Apr 1786, d. 21 Dec 1840
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 October 1813Joannes Heinrich Kieler was born on 29 October 1813 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Martin Kieler and Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch.
Death7 October 1814Joannes Heinrich Kieler died on 7 October 1814 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Joannes Martin Kieler

M, b. 23 September 1815
Father*Johann Martin Kieler b. 14 Jul 1767, d. 24 May 1829
Mother*Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch b. Apr 1786, d. 21 Dec 1840
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 September 1815Joannes Martin Kieler was born on 23 September 1815 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Martin Kieler and Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch.

Maria Barbara Francisca Kieler

F, b. 8 March 1820, d. 23 December 1879
Father*Johann Martin Kieler b. 14 Jul 1767, d. 24 May 1829
Mother*Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch b. Apr 1786, d. 21 Dec 1840
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 March 1820Maria Barbara Francisca Kieler was born on 8 March 1820 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.
She was the daughter of Johann Martin Kieler and Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch.
Death23 December 1879Maria Barbara Francisca Kieler died on 23 December 1879 at Struth, Saxony, Germany, at age 59.

Peter Kieler

M, b. 2 June 1825, d. 9 June 1825
Father*Johann Martin Kieler b. 14 Jul 1767, d. 24 May 1829
Mother*Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch b. Apr 1786, d. 21 Dec 1840
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 June 1825Peter Kieler was born on 2 June 1825 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Martin Kieler and Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch.
Death9 June 1825Peter Kieler died on 9 June 1825 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Johann Balthasar Kieler

M, b. 22 November 1827, d. 5 January 1828
Father*Johann Martin Kieler b. 14 Jul 1767, d. 24 May 1829
Mother*Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch b. Apr 1786, d. 21 Dec 1840
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 November 1827Johann Balthasar Kieler was born on 22 November 1827 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.
He was the son of Johann Martin Kieler and Maria Dorothea Schmerbauch.
Death5 January 1828Johann Balthasar Kieler died on 5 January 1828 at Struth, Saxony, Germany.

Ruth A. VanNatta

F, b. 3 October 1940, d. 15 February 2023
Father*Leonard L. VanNatta b. 24 May 1915, d. 7 Dec 1991
Mother*Estelle Simmons d. 11 Jun 1982
Ruth (Vannatta) Adams
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 June 1959As of 2 June 1959,her married name was Adams.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 October 1940Ruth A. VanNatta was born on 3 October 1940.
She was the daughter of Leonard L. VanNatta and Estelle Simmons.
Marriage2 June 1959Ruth A. VanNatta married Thomas Adams on 2 June 1959.
Death15 February 2023Ruth A. VanNatta died on 15 February 2023 at age 82 Ruth A Adams, age 82, of Platteville, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Platteville with her sons at her side. Ruth was born on October 3, 1940 in Platteville, the daughter of Leonard and Estelle (Simmons) Van Natta. On June 2, 1959, she was united in marriage to Thomas Adams at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville. Ruth worked for a time as a CNA and also at the One-Hour Drycleaners in Platteville, but spent many years as a stay-at-home mom raising her four boys. She and Tom renovated many houses, bringing their family to several communities in the area over the course of their lives, but Platteville was always the place Ruth truly felt at home. She enjoyed restoring antiques, fishing on the Mississippi with Tom, and trips to the boat in Dubuque to try her luck at the slots.

Ruth is survived by her four sons: Terry, Kevin and Ricky Adams, Platteville, WI and Scott (Krista) Adams, Poynette, WI; brother Ron (Nancy) Van Natta; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Estelle, an infant brother Richard Van Natta, her husband Thomas Adams, sister Joan Hamill, grandson Cory Adams and many, many treasured pets.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Father John Blewett will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the services at the funeral home.

Thomas Adams

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2 June 1959Thomas Adams married Ruth A. VanNatta, daughter of Leonard L. VanNatta and Estelle Simmons, on 2 June 1959.

Shirley Ann Riek

F, b. 22 August 1940, d. 15 January 2023
Father*Anton John Riek b. 9 Jan 1908, d. 16 Mar 1967
Mother*Imelda Louise Kuhl b. 7 Feb 1922, d. 8 Dec 1986
Shirley Ann (Riek) Symons
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 June 1959As of 27 June 1959,her married name was Symons.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1940Shirley Ann Riek was born on 22 August 1940 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Anton John Riek and Imelda Louise Kuhl.
Marriage27 June 1959Shirley Ann Riek married Phillip R. Symons on 27 June 1959.
Death15 January 2023Shirley Ann Riek died on 15 January 2023 at age 82 Shirley A. Symons, 82, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales Church Cemetery, Hazel Green. Family and friends may call from 9-10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Shirley was born on August 22, 1940, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anton and Imelda (Kuhl) Riek. She graduated from Hazel Green High School and attended cosmetology school at the Fischer Building. Shirley was united in marriage to Phillip R. Symons on June 27, 1959, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Hazel Green. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2009.

Shirley worked as a beautician for 44 years, owning her own business, Country Blue Boutique, for 15 years. She was a member of the Women’s Club of Hazel Green, the St. Francis de Sales Altar Society and was a hospice volunteer. Shirley especially enjoyed antiques and auctions. Most importantly, her children and grandchildren were the sunshine of her life.

Shirley is survived by her children, Julie Symons, Cape Coral, FL, and Stephen (Diana) Symons, Hazel Green; devoted friend and companion, Richard “Dick” Bodell, Hazel Green; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Laurie Runde; and a sister, Mary “Midge” Stertle.

Child of Shirley Ann Riek and Phillip R. Symons

Phillip R. Symons

M, b. 14 March 1935, d. 21 October 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 March 1935Phillip R. Symons was born on 14 March 1935.
Marriage27 June 1959He married Shirley Ann Riek, daughter of Anton John Riek and Imelda Louise Kuhl, on 27 June 1959.
Death21 October 2009Phillip R. Symons died on 21 October 2009 at age 74.

Child of Phillip R. Symons and Shirley Ann Riek

Mary Paulette Riek

F, b. 9 November 1944, d. 12 June 2022
Father*Anton John Riek b. 9 Jan 1908, d. 16 Mar 1967
Mother*Imelda Louise Kuhl b. 7 Feb 1922, d. 8 Dec 1986
Mary (Riek) Sertle
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Paulette Riek was also known as Midge.
Married Name10 July 1965As of 10 July 1965,her married name was Sertle.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 November 1944Mary Paulette Riek was born on 9 November 1944 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Anton John Riek and Imelda Louise Kuhl.
Death12 June 2022Mary Paulette Riek died on 12 June 2022 at age 77 Mary P. Sertle, 77 of Stockton, IL passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 9 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Hazel Green, WI.
She was born November 9, 1944, in Hazel Green the daughter of Anton and Imelda (Kuhl) Riek. Mary Graduated from Hazel Green High School with the class of 1962. She was united in marriage to Ronald Sertle on July 10, 1965, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Mary owned the countryside cafe, in Stockton from 1975 until 1978. She enjoyed cooking, card games, and playing dice games. She loved driving around to visit family and friends, looking for antiques, which can be found in every corner of her house. Mary cherished her time spent with her family and grandkids. She will be remembered as a huge-hearted person who was always willing to help anyone that crossed her path.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald, two children, Randall (Melissa) and Leanne (Rick) Cornelius, four grandchildren, Cole, Camden, Cyler, and Andrew, and one sister, Shirley Ann Symons, of Hazel Green. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Laura Lynn Ann Symons

F, b. 17 October 1960, d. 7 November 2005
Father*Phillip R. Symons b. 14 Mar 1935, d. 21 Oct 2009
Mother*Shirley Ann Riek b. 22 Aug 1940, d. 15 Jan 2023
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLaura Lynn Ann Symons was also known as Laurie.
Married Name25 October 1980As of 25 October 1980,her married name was Runde.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 October 1960Laura Lynn Ann Symons was born on 17 October 1960 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Phillip R. Symons and Shirley Ann Riek.
Death7 November 2005Laura Lynn Ann Symons died on 7 November 2005 at age 45.

Stephen Louis Kieffer

M, b. 17 August 1935, d. 23 September 2016
Father*Louis Henry Kieffer b. 23 Jul 1908, d. 31 Jan 1966
Mother*Alverna Margaret Kuhl b. 29 Dec 1911, d. 16 Aug 2003
Stephen Louis (Steve) Kieffer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationStephen Louis Kieffer was also known as Steve.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 August 1935Stephen Louis Kieffer was born on 17 August 1935 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, also reported as Illinois.
He was the son of Louis Henry Kieffer and Alverna Margaret Kuhl.
Marriage22 December 1955Stephen Louis Kieffer married Carol J. Schuller on 22 December 1955.
Death23 September 2016Stephen Louis Kieffer died on 23 September 2016 at age 81 Stephen L. “Steve” Kieffer, 81, of Scales Mound, Illinois, passed away at 6:54 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016, at Holy Trinity Church in Scales Mound with Fr. Stanislaw Kos officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by members of VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193.

Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, where the parish rosary will be at 1:45 p.m., and from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Monday at Holy Trinity Church.

Steve was born on August 17, 1935, in Menominee, Illinois, the son of Louis and Alverna (Kuhl) Kieffer. He served during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Marines from 1952 to 1955. Steve was united in marriage to Carol Schuller on December 22, 1955, at St. Mary’s Church in Galena.

He was a machinist at John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring after 31 years of service. Following his retirement, he enjoyed working at Eagle Ridge Golf Course for 17 years. Steve was a member of UAW Local #94, Holy Trinity Parish, the Scales Mound Fire Department, the Scales Mound Lions Club, VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193 of Galena. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, euchre, telling jokes, baking cookies and was a fan of the Chicago Bears. Steve had a great love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving is his wife, Carol; four children, Pam (Steve) Koester, Patti (Dave) Glasgow, Paula (Al) Busch and Todd (Vickie) Kieffer, all of Scales Mound; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Anna Mae Edmonds and Pete (Janet) Kieffer, both of Galena, and Jane (Larry) Daniels, of Henderson, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Tracy Glasgow; and siblings, Lois Donatsch, Rosie Gaine, Pat, Dan, Dave and Louie Kieffer.

Carol J. Schuller

F, b. 14 September 1935, d. 12 September 2024
Carol J (Schuller) Kieffer
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 December 1955As of 22 December 1955,her married name was Kieffer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 September 1935Carol J. Schuller was born on 14 September 1935 at Jo Daviess, Illinois.
Marriage22 December 1955She married Stephen Louis Kieffer, son of Louis Henry Kieffer and Alverna Margaret Kuhl, on 22 December 1955.
Death12 September 2024Carol J. Schuller died on 12 September 2024 at Jo Daviess, Illinois, at age 88 Carol J. Kieffer, 88, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.

Family and friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Miller-Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, and from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. on Monday at Holy Trinity Church in Scales Mound, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, with Fr. Joachim Tyrtania officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Carol was born on September 14, 1935 near Hanover, IL, the daughter of Francis “Fred” and Rose (Hudson) Schuller. She was united in marriage to Stephen L. Kieffer on December 22, 1955 at St. Mary’s Church in Galena, IL. Steve preceded her in death on September 23, 2016.

Carol was a graduate of Galena High School, the class of 1953. She previously worked for the Eaton Corporation, retiring after 21 years of service. Carol was a former member of the Scales Mound Lioness Club, Holy Trinity Church and its Rosary Society.

She looked forward to the Sunday morning gatherings with her children for coffee, the family get togethers for birthdays and especially the holidays, and the Friday morning meetings with her lady friends for breakfast and coffee. Carol enjoyed golfing, a good game of euchre and the fun trips to the casino. On her 88th birthday, Carol and the girls were getting ready to leave the casino and she decided to try one more slot. (She won $18,888.88). A very nice birthday gift.

Surviving are her four children, Pam (Steve) Koester, Patti (Dave) Glasgow, Paula (Al) Busch and Todd (Vickie) Kieffer, all of Scales Mound, IL; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Rose, her husband, Steve, a granddaughter, Tracy Glasgow, her siblings, Elma Green, Marge Reifsteck, Mary Edler, Betty Darnell, Laura Lindsey, Melrose Stodden, Francis Schuller and infant brother, Harold.

Anna Mae Kieffer

F, b. 10 September 1930, d. 13 March 2020
Father*Louis Henry Kieffer b. 23 Jul 1908, d. 31 Jan 1966
Mother*Alverna Margaret Kuhl b. 29 Dec 1911, d. 16 Aug 2003
Anna Mae (Kieffer) Edmonds
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 November 1949As of 24 November 1949,her married name was Edmonds.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1930Anna Mae Kieffer was born on 10 September 1930 at Menominee, Illinois.
She was the daughter of Louis Henry Kieffer and Alverna Margaret Kuhl.
Marriage24 November 1949Anna Mae Kieffer married Charles Edmonds on 24 November 1949.
Death13 March 2020Anna Mae Kieffer died on 13 March 2020 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 89 Anna Mae Edmonds, 89 of Galena, IL passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at Care Initiatives, Dubuque, IA.

She was born September 11, 1930 in Menominee, IL the daughter of Louis and Alverna (Kuhl) Kieffer.

She married Charles “Chuck” Edmonds on November 24, 1949, in Galena where they farmed and raised their family of 10 children. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2001.

Anna Mae held several jobs throughout her life serving the people of Galena as a waitress and housekeeper. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, St. Michael’s Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Altar & Rosary Society. Anna Mae enjoyed working in her large garden on Rocky Hill, sewing and mending for her family, baking bread and cookies, bowling, tending to her rose bushes and a good game of euchre.

She is survived by her children Dave, Dennis (Joyce), Richard “Dick”, Greg (Clarene), Mark, Tim, Becky (Tom) Ruchti, Scott (Laura), and Jeff, 15 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Diane Edmonds, one brother, Pete (Janet) Kieffer, one sister Jane (Larry) Daniels and a sister-in-law, Carol Kieffer and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Charles “Chuck” Edmonds, daughter-in-law Tina Edmonds, grandson Matthew Edmonds, five brothers, Steve, Pat, Dan, Dave, and Louie Kieffer and two sisters, Lois Donatsch and Rosie Gaine.

Funeral service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2020,at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM, Monday, March 16, 2020, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, rural Galena.

Child of Anna Mae Kieffer and Charles Edmonds

Charles Edmonds

M, d. 29 December 2001
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameCharles Edmonds also went by the name of Chuck.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 November 1949Charles Edmonds married Anna Mae Kieffer, daughter of Louis Henry Kieffer and Alverna Margaret Kuhl, on 24 November 1949.
Death29 December 2001Charles Edmonds died on 29 December 2001.

Child of Charles Edmonds and Anna Mae Kieffer

Charles J. Edmonds

M, b. 8 July 1960, d. 13 March 2019
Father*Charles Edmonds d. 29 Dec 2001
Mother*Anna Mae Kieffer b. 10 Sep 1930, d. 13 Mar 2020
Charles J (Chuck) Edmonds
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCharles J. Edmonds was also known as Chuck.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 July 1960Charles J. Edmonds was born on 8 July 1960 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles Edmonds and Anna Mae Kieffer.
Death13 March 2019Charles J. Edmonds died on 13 March 2019 at Illinois at age 58 Charles “Chuck” J. Edmonds, 58 of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly March 13, 2019 in Rockford, IL from a sudden illness. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, rural Galena. Friends may call from 1 to 4 PM, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel. He was born July 8, 1960 in Hazel Green, WI the son of Charles C. and Anna Mae (Kieffer) Edmonds. He graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1978. Chuck was united in marriage to Diane Bussan on September 30, 1989 in Galena and she survives. He was currently employed at East Dubuque Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant. Chuck loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed watching westerns, hunting, fishing and farming. He is survived by his wife, Diane, two step-sons, Jeremy and Brian Einsweiler, his mother, Anna Mae Edmonds, his siblings, Dave Edmonds, Dennis (Joyce) Edmonds, Dick Edmonds, Greg (Clarene) Edmonds, Mark Edmonds, Tim Edmonds, Becky (Tom) Ruchti, Scott (Laura) Edmonds and Jeff Edmonds, his mother in-law, Nadane Bussan, four brothers in-law, Jim (Nancy), Mark, Roy and Todd (special friend Tracy Houston) Bussan, a sister in-law, Julie (Mark) Fryer, and his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and his father in law, LeRoy Bussan.

Lois Dorothy Kieffer

F, b. 29 May 1932, d. 18 February 2007
Father*Louis Henry Kieffer b. 23 Jul 1908, d. 31 Jan 1966
Mother*Alverna Margaret Kuhl b. 29 Dec 1911, d. 16 Aug 2003
Lois D (Kieffer) Donatsch
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Donatsch.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLois Dorothy Kieffer married Dewayne A. Donatsch.
Birth29 May 1932Lois Dorothy Kieffer was born on 29 May 1932 at Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois, also reported as Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Louis Henry Kieffer and Alverna Margaret Kuhl.
Death18 February 2007Lois Dorothy Kieffer died on 18 February 2007 at Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, at age 74 Lois D. Donatsch, 74, of Maquoketa, died Sunday at the Maquoketa Care Center.

Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa.

She was born May 29, 1932, in Galena, Ill., to Louis and Alverna Kuhl Kieffer. She married DeWayne Donatsch on Sept. 12, 1951, in Dubuque.

She was educated in rural schools and earned her General Equivalency Diploma in her 50s. At age 14, she worked for a school teacher and at 16 worked at restaurants, Savanna (Ill.) Ordnance Depot, Clinton Engines and gave in-home care to the elderly.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, Maquoketa, for many years.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara (Paul) Trenkamp of Preston and Brenda Walker of Boston; three sons, Bob (Margie) Donatsch and Bryan Donatsch, both of Maquoketa, and Brent (Neva) Donatsch of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Mae Edmonds of Galena and Jane (Larry) Daniels of Henderson, Ky; and three brothers, Steve (Carol) Kieffer of Scales Mound, Ill., Dave (Rose Ellen) Kieffer and Pete (Janet) Kieffer, both of Galena.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.
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Hometown: Maquoketa, Iowa
May 29, 1932 - February 18, 2007

Lois D. Kieffer was born on May 29, 1932 in Galena, Illinois, as one of ten children to Louis and Alverna (Kuhl) Kieffer. She was raised on a farm where she helped her Dad milk cows and plow fields with horses. For fun her and her siblings would fish down at the creek, played ball, and visited neighbors. She was educated in rural schools and earned her GED in her 50’s, which she was very proud of. At the age of 14, she worked for a school teacher and at the age of 16, was out on her own, working at restaurants, Savanna Ordinance Depot, Clinton Engines and gave in home care to the elderly. She married DeWayne Donatsch on September 12, 1951 in Dubuque, and they raised five children. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, Maquoketa, for many years. She always had a big garden and loved taking her kids camping and boating. She always had lots of friends and neighbors in and her coffee pot was always on. She was kind and compassionate, always having a soft spot for people in need. She loved her puzzles, crosswords, all star wrestling, reading, bingo, playing cards and the Chicago Bears. She especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara (Paul) Trenkamp, Preston and Brenda Walker, Boston, Massachusetts; 3 sons, Bob (Margie) Donatsch and Bryan Donatsch, both of Maquoketa and Brent (Neva) Donatsch, Cedar Rapids; 5 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 13 step-great- grandchildren; 2 sisters, Anna Mae Edmonds, Galena, Illinois and Jane (Larry) Daniels, Henderson, Kentucky and 3 brothers, Steve (Carol) Kieffer, Scales Mound, Illinois, Dave (Rose Ellen) Kieffer and Pete (Janet) Kieffer, both of Galena, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Dan, Pat and Louie Kieffer and one sister, Rosalyn Gann.
Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa.

Child of Lois Dorothy Kieffer and Dewayne A. Donatsch

Dewayne A. Donatsch

M, b. 22 October 1931, d. 14 November 1992
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDewayne A. Donatsch married Lois Dorothy Kieffer, daughter of Louis Henry Kieffer and Alverna Margaret Kuhl.
Birth22 October 1931Dewayne A. Donatsch was born on 22 October 1931.
Death14 November 1992He died on 14 November 1992 at age 61.

Child of Dewayne A. Donatsch and Lois Dorothy Kieffer

Bryan Edward Donatsch

M, b. 15 December 1961, d. 23 September 2020
Father*Dewayne A. Donatsch b. 22 Oct 1931, d. 14 Nov 1992
Mother*Lois Dorothy Kieffer b. 29 May 1932, d. 18 Feb 2007
Bryan Edward Donatsch
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1961Bryan Edward Donatsch was born on 15 December 1961 at Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa.
He was the son of Dewayne A. Donatsch and Lois Dorothy Kieffer.
Death23 September 2020Bryan Edward Donatsch died on 23 September 2020 at Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, at age 58 Bryan Edward Donatsch was born on December 15, 1961 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to DeWayne Alfred and Lois Dorothy (Kieffer) Donatsch. He was a 1980 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School. He had worked at Banowetz Antiques in Maquoketa for many years and was a self-employeed woodworker.

Bryan enjoyed playing pool and being involved in pool leagues as well as riding motorcycles.