Richard Fens

M, b. 30 June 1937, d. 19 October 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 June 1937Richard Fens was born on 30 June 1937.
Death19 October 2009He died on 19 October 2009 at age 72 Richard L. "Red" Fens, 72, of 14907 U.S. Route 20, Peosta, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with the Rev. Donald Bakewell officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Centralia, where military rites will be accorded by American Legion Dubuque Post 6. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

He was born on June 30, 1937, in Dubuque, son of Joseph and Adele (Heinz) Fens. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. He served in the Navy from 1956 to 1962 on the USS Robert L. Wilson.

He drove cement truck in Dubuque for many years. He worked for Dubuque Ready Mix and lastly for Molo Ready Mix.

He was a member of the Amvets Club where he served as past commander.

He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his two sons, Rick (Kristie) Fens and Dan (Jodi) Fens and his former wife, Marie Capesius, all of Dubuque; eight grandchildren, Loegin, Ethan, Karrigan, Hunter, Mitchell, Mike, Aaron and Kirby; a sister, Rita Fens-Grobstick, of Texas; a sister-in-law, Cathy Fens, of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ronald Fens, on Nov. 23, 2008.

Joseph Kerkenbush Sr.

M, d. March 1939
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage22 November 1893Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. married Anna Gerhard on 22 November 1893 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
DeathMarch 1939Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. died in March 1939 Joseph Kerkenbush Sr obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 17, 1939 - Joseph Kerkenbush Sr obituary

Children of Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. and Anna Gerhard

Anna Gerhard

F, b. 19 September 1871, d. 5 February 1920
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 November 1893As of 22 November 1893,her married name was Kerkenbush.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 September 1871Anna Gerhard was born on 19 September 1871 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Marriage22 November 1893She married Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. on 22 November 1893 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death5 February 1920Anna Gerhard died on 5 February 1920 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 48 Anna (Gerhard) Kerkenbush obituary.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald February 10, 1920 - Anna (Gerhard) Kerkenbush obituary

Children of Anna Gerhard and Joseph Kerkenbush Sr.

Leander Kerkenbush

M, d. after 1967
Father*Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. d. Mar 1939
Mother*Anna Gerhard b. 19 Sep 1871, d. 5 Feb 1920
Life EventDateDescription
Leander Kerkenbush was the son of Joseph Kerkenbush Sr. and Anna Gerhard.
Deathafter 1967Leander Kerkenbush died after 1967.

Betty Jane Gatton

F, b. before 1927
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameSeptember 1945As of September 1945,her married name was Schiel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1927Betty Jane Gatton was born before 1927.
MarriageSeptember 1945She married Elmer Oscar Schiel, son of Frank Raphael Schiel and Clara D. Meoska, in September 1945 Betty Jane Gatton and Elmer Schiel marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 25, 1945 - Betty Jane Gatton and Elmer Schiel marriage announcement

Virginia McPoland

F, b. before 1933
Virginia (McPoland) Schiel 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameNovember 1951As of November 1951,her married name was Schiel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1933Virginia McPoland was born before 1933.
MarriageNovember 1951She married John Paul Schiel, son of Frank Raphael Schiel and Clara D. Meoska, in November 1951 John and Virginia (McPoland) Schiel photo from after wedding.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 28, 1951 - John and Virginia (McPoland) Schiel after wedding

Mary Hall

F, b. before 1927
Mary Hall 1945
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJune 1945As of June 1945,her married name was Schiel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1927Mary Hall was born before 1927.
MarriageJune 1945She married Albert T. Schiel, son of Frank Raphael Schiel and Clara D. Meoska, in June 1945 Mary Hall and Albert Schiel engagement announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald May 6, 1945 - Mary Hall and Albert Schiel engagement announcement

Michael Hufnagel

M, b. 1868, d. 1941
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMichael Hufnagel married Dorothy Schwab.
Birth1868Michael Hufnagel was born in 1868.
Death1941He died in 1941.

Children of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab

Dorothy Schwab

F, b. circa 1870, d. April 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hufnagel.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDorothy Schwab married Michael Hufnagel.
Birthcirca 1870Dorothy Schwab was born circa 1870.
DeathApril 1942She died in April 1942.

Children of Dorothy Schwab and Michael Hufnagel

Lillian Catherine Hufnagel

F, b. 1 November 1909, d. 7 November 2005
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Abing.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLillian Catherine Hufnagel married Harry John Abing.
Birth1 November 1909Lillian Catherine Hufnagel was born on 1 November 1909 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Death7 November 2005Lillian Catherine Hufnagel died on 7 November 2005 at age 96.

Child of Lillian Catherine Hufnagel and Harry John Abing

Harry John Abing

M, b. 21 August 1905, d. 25 January 1970
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarry John Abing married Lillian Catherine Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Birth21 August 1905Harry John Abing was born on 21 August 1905 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death25 January 1970He died on 25 January 1970 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 64 Harry Abing obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal January 26, 1970 - Harry Abing obituary

Child of Harry John Abing and Lillian Catherine Hufnagel

Joseph Hufnagel

M, d. after 1974
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Life EventDateDescription
Joseph Hufnagel was the son of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Deathafter 1974Joseph Hufnagel died after 1974.

Leo Hufnagel

M, b. circa 1906, d. January 1977
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLeo Hufnagel married Sadie (?).
Birthcirca 1906Leo Hufnagel was born circa 1906.
He was the son of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
DeathJanuary 1977Leo Hufnagel died in January 1977.

Child of Leo Hufnagel and Sadie (?)

Adolph Hufnagel

M, d. after 1974
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Life EventDateDescription
Adolph Hufnagel was the son of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Deathafter 1974Adolph Hufnagel died after 1974.

Vernetta Hufnagel

F, d. after 1974
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1947As of before 1947,her married name was Siepker.
Married Namebefore 1971As of before 1971,her married name was Hohnecker.
Life EventDateDescription
Vernetta Hufnagel was the daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
Marriagebefore 1947Vernetta Hufnagel married Frank G. Siepker, son of Frank Siepker and Catherine Mechler, before 1947.
Marriagebefore 1971Vernetta Hufnagel married (?) Hohnecker before 1971.
Deathafter 1974Vernetta Hufnagel died after 1974.

Child of Vernetta Hufnagel and Frank G. Siepker

Stella Hufnagel

F, d. after 1974
Father*Michael Hufnagel b. 1868, d. 1941
Mother*Dorothy Schwab b. c 1870, d. Apr 1942
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJanuary 1921As of January 1921,her married name was Liebfried.
Married NameJanuary 1921As of January 1921,her married name was Leibfried.
Life EventDateDescription
Stella Hufnagel was the daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab.
MarriageJanuary 1921Stella Hufnagel married George Leibfried in January 1921 at St. Andrew's Church, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Deathafter 1974Stella Hufnagel died after 1974.

George Leibfried

M, d. after 1947
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge Leibfried was also known as Liebfried.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJanuary 1921George Leibfried married Stella Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab, in January 1921 at St. Andrew's Church, Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
Deathafter 1947George Leibfried died after 1947.

(?) Hohnecker

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1971(?) Hohnecker married Vernetta Hufnagel, daughter of Michael Hufnagel and Dorothy Schwab, before 1971.

Amandus Rupp

M, b. 1 August 1913, d. 22 October 1973
Father*Fred J. Rupp b. 18 Aug 1888, d. 27 Jun 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Beckman b. 1 Sep 1886, d. 23 Mar 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 August 1913Amandus Rupp was born on 1 August 1913.
He was the son of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman.
MarriageJanuary 1945Amandus Rupp married Clara Clothilda Kellen in January 1945.
Marriage9 March 1968Amandus Rupp married Ferne Ethel Richards on 9 March 1968.
Death22 October 1973Amandus Rupp died on 22 October 1973 at age 60 Amandus J. Rupp, 60, of Sioux city, died Monday in St. Vincent's Hospital in Sioux City following a short illness. He was born Aug. 1,1913 in Cherokee County to Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman Rupp. In January 1945, he married Clara Kellen in LeMars, and they operated the Western Auto Store in LeMars for nine years. She died in 1961. He married Ferne Lentz on March 9, 1968 in Council Bluffs, and they have lived in Sioux City where be was employed by Western Iowa Tech for the past 5 years. He was a veteran of World War II. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Leonard, and a daughter in infancy. Survivors are his wife; two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Bertille) Walstead of Fulton, Mo. and Mrs. Kenneth (Amelia) Buhman of Council Bluffs and one brother, James Rupp of Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church in Cherokee. Rev. Ralph Reimhart will be the celebrant of the Requiem High Mass. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Cherokee.

James F. Rupp

M, b. 5 March 1926, d. 6 July 2014
Father*Fred J. Rupp b. 18 Aug 1888, d. 27 Jun 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Beckman b. 1 Sep 1886, d. 23 Mar 1966
James F (Jim) Rupp
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 March 1926James F. Rupp was born on 5 March 1926 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
He was the son of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman.
Marriage25 August 1951James F. Rupp married Marjorie Elizabeth Gutenkauf on 25 August 1951.
Death6 July 2014James F. Rupp died on 6 July 2014 at Iowa at age 88 James "Jim" F. Rupp, 88, who was born on March 5, 1926 in Cherokee, IA to Fred J. and Elizabeth (Beckman) Rupp passed away on July 6, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes in West Des Moines, IA.

On August 25, 1951 Jim married the loved of his life, Marjorie Gutenkauf, in Marcus, IA. He worked for Armstrong Rubber for over 30 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. His greatest joy in his life was his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed collecting rocks and silversmithing at home. He had a green thumb when it came to his gardening, but in recent years had trouble with his cumcumbers and his health.

Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years Marjorie; children Gregory Rupp of Richmond, TX, Deborah Rolek of Waukee, IA and Ann (Ted) Horn of Des Moines, IA; sister Amelia Buhman of Council Bluffs, IA; 11 grandchildren Rachel (Chris) Rolek Gorman, Mark Rupp, Alex (Erin) Rolek, Brian Rolek, Chris (Lindsey) Rupp, Brandon (Nichole) Rupp, Ashlee (Jonathan) Rupp Adams, Chuck Rolek, David Rolek, Eric Rolek and Jonathan Adams; and 7 great-grandchildren Jilliam Rupp, James Rupp, Marcus Rupp, Meredith Rupp, Elizabeth Adams, Shane Adams and Charlotte Adams.

Amelia Genevieve Rupp

F, b. 12 November 1919, d. 13 October 2020
Father*Fred J. Rupp b. 18 Aug 1888, d. 27 Jun 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Beckman b. 1 Sep 1886, d. 23 Mar 1966
Amelia (Rupp) Buhman
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 November 1941As of 12 November 1941,her married name was Buhman.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 November 1919Amelia Genevieve Rupp was born on 12 November 1919 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman.
Marriage12 November 1941Amelia Genevieve Rupp married Kenneth Buhman on 12 November 1941.
Death13 October 2020Amelia Genevieve Rupp died on 13 October 2020 at Iowa at age 100 Amelia G. Buhman, age 100, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 13, 2020 at CHI-Mercy Hospital. Amelia was born November 12, 1919 in Cherokee, Iowa to the late Fred J. and Elizabeth (Beckman) Rupp. She graduated from Wilson High School, Cherokee, in 1937. Amelia married Kenneth Buhman on November 12, 1941. They were blessed with seven children. Amelia was a homemaker and an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, where she quilted and crafted. She was also a member of St. Ann's Altar and Rosary Society. In addition to her parents, Amelia was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Buhman in 2008; grandson, Patrick; infant brother, Leonard Rupp, brothers, Jim and Amandus Rupp; sister, Bertille Walstead. Amelia is survived by her children, Kathleen (Richard) Kunasek of Phoenix, Arizona, Marilyn (Art) Marr of Omaha, Ronald (Laura Griffith) of Ingleside, Texas, Helen (Mike) Rittenmeyer of Iowa City, Iowa, Eileen (Ed) Churchill of Omaha, Jane (Dan) Gradoville of Council Bluffs, Dennis (Theresa) Buhman of Richmond, Virginia; 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grand children, 7 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Recitation of the Rosary, Friday, 5 p.m., followed by visitation with the family until 7 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 10 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery with a lunch following in Kottas Hall at St. Peter's.

Kenneth Buhman

M, b. 21 January 1918, d. 13 November 2008
Kenneth J Buhman
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 January 1918Kenneth Buhman was born on 21 January 1918 at Missouri.
Marriage12 November 1941He married Amelia Genevieve Rupp, daughter of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman, on 12 November 1941.
Death13 November 2008Kenneth Buhman died on 13 November 2008 at Iowa at age 90 Kenneth J. Buhman, age 90, of Council Bluffs, passed away November 13, 2008, at Mercy Hospital.

Ken was born January 21, 1918, in Clarksdale, Mo., to the late Oscar R. and Emma R. (Fischer) Buhman. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he received 3 Bronze Stars. Ken married Amelia Rupp on November 12, 1941, in Cherokee, Iowa, and to this union seven children were born.

The Buhman family moved to Council Bluffs in 1956. Ken retired from the Illinois Central Railroad in 1979 as an engineer, after 34 years of service. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus Council

#1045; Bishop Drumm 4th Degree Assembly #270, Chalice Club and Catholic Order of Foresters. Ken was a former leader for the Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus Squires. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and bowling after his retirement.

Ken was preceded in death by his grandson, Patrick Rittenmeyer; brothers, Vincent and Melvin Buhman.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Amelia Buhman, of Council Bluffs; daughters, Kathleen Kunasek (Richard), of Phoenix, Ariz., Marilyn Marr (Art), of Omaha, Neb., Helen Rittenmeyer (Mike), of Iowa City, Iowa, Eileen Churchill (Ed), of Omaha, Jane Gradoville (Dan), of Council Bluffs; sons, Ronald Buhman, of Dallas, Texas, Dennis Buhman, of Richmond, Va; 23 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Verda McManus, of Clarksdale, Mo., Irma Lee Schieber, of Maryville, Mo., Rita McQuinn, of Stansberry, Mo; brothers, John Buhman (Nellie), Rev. Leo Buhman, Ermit Buhman, Earl E. Buhman (Bernita), James Buhman (Carol), all of St. Joe, Mo., Harold Buhman (Lue), of Clarksdale, Mo., Gilbert Buhman, of Conception, Mo; many nieces and nephews.

Wake Service and Rosary, Sunday, 5 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with Rev. Chuck Kottas, Pastor, as the celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites tendered by American Legion Post #2. A luncheon will follow at St. Peter's Parish Hall.

Leonard Rupp

M, d. before 1966
Father*Fred J. Rupp b. 18 Aug 1888, d. 27 Jun 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Beckman b. 1 Sep 1886, d. 23 Mar 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Leonard Rupp was the son of Fred J. Rupp and Elizabeth Beckman.
Deathbefore 1966Leonard Rupp died before 1966 died in infancy.

Lillian B. (?)

F, b. 1913, d. 2000
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 February 1937As of 3 February 1937,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1913Lillian B. (?) was born in 1913.
Marriage3 February 1937She married Carl George Rupp, son of George Anthony Rupp and Mary Elizabeth Kohns, on 3 February 1937.
Death2000Lillian B. (?) died in 2000.
  • In February 1962 Mr and Mrs Carl Rupp 25th wedding anniversary.
    Cherokee Daily Times February 8, 1962 - Mr and Mrs Carl Rupp 25th wedding anniversary

Child of Lillian B. (?) and Carl George Rupp

Hildegard Wilberding

F, b. 24 March 1916, d. 20 April 2000
Father*Joseph Wilberding b. 29 Apr 1889, d. 8 Oct 1953
Mother*Celia Meyer b. 27 Oct 1888, d. 2 Jun 1933
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 February 1937As of 4 February 1937,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1916Hildegard Wilberding was born on 24 March 1916 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Joseph Wilberding and Celia Meyer.
Marriage4 February 1937Hildegard Wilberding married Lester Peter Rupp, son of Henry Frank Rupp and Anastasia Kohns, on 4 February 1937 at Remsen, Iowa.
Death20 April 2000Hildegard Wilberding died on 20 April 2000 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, at age 84.
  • In February 1962 Mr and Mrs Lester Rupp 25th wedding anniversary.
    Cherokee Daily Times February 8, 1962 - Mr and Mrs Lester Rupp 25th wedding anniversary

Child of Hildegard Wilberding and Lester Peter Rupp

Mathilda Wilberding

F, b. January 1895, d. February 1964
Father*Anton Wilberding b. 10 May 1863, d. 17 May 1938
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Feldmann b. 12 Jan 1867, d. 22 Jun 1944
Mathilda Wilberding circa 1915-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameMathilda Wilberding also went by the name of Tillie.
Married Name20 April 1915As of 20 April 1915,her married name was Rupp.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1895Mathilda Wilberding was born in January 1895 at Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Anton Wilberding and Elizabeth Ann Feldmann.
Marriage20 April 1915Mathilda Wilberding married Frederick Nicholas Rupp, son of Frank A. Rupp and Susannah Fisch, on 20 April 1915 at Remsen, Iowa.
DeathFebruary 1964Mathilda Wilberding died in February 1964 at age 69 Mathilda (Wilberding) Rupp obituary.
Lemars (IA) Daily Sentinel February 26, 1964 - Mathilda (Wilberding) Rupp obituary
  • Circa 1915 Anton and Elizabeth (Feldmann) Wilberding family.

Emma Babb

F
Father*Philip Henry Babb b. 7 Mar 1816, d. 12 Jun 1901
Mother*Hannah Thornton b. 2 Apr 1823, d. 3 Nov 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Emma Babb was the daughter of Philip Henry Babb and Hannah Thornton.

Jane Babb

F
Father*Philip Henry Babb b. 7 Mar 1816, d. 12 Jun 1901
Mother*Hannah Thornton b. 2 Apr 1823, d. 3 Nov 1889
Life EventDateDescription
Jane Babb was the daughter of Philip Henry Babb and Hannah Thornton.

James Wilson Babb

M, b. 26 September 1789, d. 14 May 1875
James Wilson Babb
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Wilson Babb was also known as J. W.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 September 1789James Wilson Babb was born on 26 September 1789 at Winchester, Frederick, Virginia.
Marriage25 January 1813He married Rebecca Scarff on 25 January 1813.
Death14 May 1875James Wilson Babb died on 14 May 1875 at age 85.
  • At Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, first white settler.
  • In 1845 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, James W Babb arrives.1
    Reedsburg Remembers - The Babbs Arrive - page 15

Children of James Wilson Babb and Rebecca Scarff

Citations

  1. [S215] Sesquicentennial History Committee, Reedsburg Remembers 150 Years, page 15.

Rebecca Scarff

F, b. 1789, d. 12 August 1858
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 January 1813As of 25 January 1813,her married name was Babb.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1789Rebecca Scarff was born in 1789 at Winchester, Frederick, Virginia.
Marriage25 January 1813She married James Wilson Babb on 25 January 1813.
Death12 August 1858Rebecca Scarff died on 12 August 1858.

Children of Rebecca Scarff and James Wilson Babb