Obituary of William Schutz and family ties to Freedom
The obituary notes William Schutz born May 12 1855 in Pittsburg Pa moved with his family to Freedom where he lived about sixty years He married Mary Moog in 1883 and they had five children including three daughters and two sons He later lived with daughter Mrs Alvin Behn in Freedom where he died May 20 after a long illness He was a longtime member of the German Methodist church in Westfield A funeral was held at the Behn home and at the German Methodist church with Rev W Rademacher of Baraboo. He was buried in Westfield cemetery beside his wife. He is survived by five children nine grandchildren and several siblings and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schutz
Pittsburg
Freedom
Mary Moog
Otto Harmel
Baraboo
Ernest Koenig
Alvin Behn
Harry
George Schutz
Jesus
Mrs. Behn
Westfield
W. Rademacher
Reedsburg
Ableman
Henry
George
Andrew
Kate Kamrath
Israel
Fuller & Johnson Engine Co
Madison
Union Transfer Co
Edward
Roy
Leo
S. W. Gardner
LaValle
T. J. Blossom
Waterloo
Iowa
Eva
England
Bible School
Eld
J. E. Cooke
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Mary Cullen
Ella Taft
Rob Hall
J. Jessup
Richard
Susie Wilson
Blossom
Leon Webster
Funeral for H Earl W Wretlind Held at Home
Funeral services for H Earl W Wretlind age 7 drowned in the Baraboo river were held Sunday at 2 30 from his parents home. Rev C E Weed officiated. Pallbearers included Earl Littlejohn George Wickus Marvin Rudy and Fred Chase. Out of town mourners named include August Meyers Barbara Weiss William Weiss Walter Schenk Loganville Freda Pavitch Madison and George Wietland. The family thanks those who assisted including schoolmates and the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Earl W. Wretlind
Baraboo
Arthur W. Wretlind
Harry Scott
C. A Melzl
C. E Weed
Earl Littlejohn
George, Wickus
Marvin Rudy
Fred Chase
August Meyers
Barbara Weiss
William Weiss
Walter Schenk
Loganville
Freda Pavitch
Madison
George Wietland
Birth of Thomas H. Jessup on La Valle Farm
Thomas Henry Jessup born March 8, 1897, sixth child of Julius and Mrs. Jessup on the La Valle area farm. He entered U.S. service September 3, 1918, trained at Camp Grant and Camp McArthur Texas, served two months as a private in Company C 13th Battalion Infantry Replacement, discharged December 26, 1918. He remained with his parents until October 1, 1919, then moved to Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Jessup
Thomas Henry Jessup
Julius Jessup
la Valle
United States Service
Camp Grant
Camp McArthur
Waco
Madi
Death of Mrs Anthony Schmitz at Bear Valley
Mrs Anthony Schmitz of Bear Valley died at Madison on May 28 1920. The funeral was held Monday at St Kilian's church with Rev Fr Trom pter officiating. Her maiden name was Catherine Greenbeck born in this state June 1 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Schmitz
Bear Valley
Madison
St. Kilian’s Church
Trompeter
Catherine Greenbeck
Civil War veteran John Tobias dies in Wyoming home
John Tobias, a Civil War veteran of Company K, 19th U S Infantry, home on furlough from Milwaukee National Home, died May 26 at his son's residence in Wyoming. He was about 73 years old. Funeral services were held last Friday at the home with Rev W E Schilling officiating, and he was interred in Wyoming cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tobias
Co. K
Mrs Thompson China painting teacher dies in Reedsburg
Mrs R G C Thompson longtime China painting instructor in Baraboo Reedsburg and nearby areas died unexpectedly in Reedsburg Saturday night after brain infection and surgery. She taught in Baraboo for years and stayed at homes of Mrs E J Battles Mrs Edward Gust and Mrs R C Fogle. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 30 p m in Reedsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G C. Thompson
Baraboo
Reedsburg
Thompson
E. J. Battles
Edward Gust
R. C. Fogle
Death of William Hillmer at Reedsburg
William Hillmer of Reedsburg died Friday morning at his son in law Fred Licht’s home after a stroke. He had been living there since his wife’s death years ago. Funeral services were held Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. L Schneider officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hillmer
Reedsburg
Fred Licht
Hillmer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
L. Schneider
Funeral services for Warner J. Searles held at 2 PM
Funeral services for Warner J. Searles were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his son Elbert Searles at 422 South Center street. Rev. E. C. Henke officiated with pallbearers Nathanal Farn worth Samuel Briscoe Sylvester Du Bois A. G. Glover August Boettcher Albert Feek. Daniel J. Roberts sang. Interment in Baraboo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner J. Searles
Elbert Searles
South Center Street
Pioneer De Witt C. Culver Dies in Spring Green Home
De Witt C. Culver born in Green Bay in 1838 died May 31 1920 at his grandson James Oleson’s Spring Green home from stomach cancer Funeral services were held at the Oleson home June 2 with Rev. W E Schilling officiating He was an early pioneer resident of Helena Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt C. Culver
Green Bay
Wis
James Oleson
Spring Green
Mr. Culver
Helena Valley
Oleson
W. E. Schilling
Leonard Reuter Arrives Home for Services
The remains of Leonard Reuter, son of Mrs. Katherine Reuter of Prairie du Lac, arrived from overseas. Services were held at St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Rev. Schauenberg officiating. American Legion boys acted as bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Reuter
Katherine Reuter
Prairie du Lac
St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Rev. Schauenberg
American Legion
Death of Warner J. Searles in Baraboo area
Warner J. Searles died Wednesday after a six year illness. Born January 26, 1850 in New York, he moved to Wisconsin as a boy and lived near Elroy most of his life. He resided in Baraboo for a year with his son Elbert. He is survived by his wife, son Elbert of Baraboo, and three brothers Warren William and Willis of Elroy. Funeral services Saturday after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner J. Searles
New York State
Wisconsin
Elroy
Baraboo
Elbert Searles
Elbert
Sands
Warren
William
Willis
Funeral Service at Home of Son in Baraboo
Noon service at 2 o clock at 522 South Center Street officiated by Rev E C Henke. Interment planned in Baraboo Cemetery.
Mrs Smith Dies at Lime Ridge Home
Mrs John Smith died recently at her Lime Ridge home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Lime Ridge church with Rev Bechtold of Reedsburg officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Lime Ridge
Bechtolt
Reedsburg
Civil War Veteran George Deavold Apple Dies in Minneapolis
George Deavold Apple born in Germany in 1841 died recently in Minneapolis. He was a Civil War veteran and former resident of Reedsburg. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Deavold Apple
Germany
Minneapolis
Reedsburg
Masonic Fraternity of
Nellie Coles Dies in Lemmon at 54
Mrs Nellie Coles aged 54 died recently at her Lemmon home South Dakota after living in Greenfield and Portage. Born in England she came to the United States as a young girl and later moved to South Dakota. She was a sister of Arthur and John Argyle of this city. Mr and Mrs Arthur Argyle attended the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Coles
Lemmon
S. D
England
Greenfield
Portage
South Dakota
Arthur
John Argyle
Arthur Argyle
Mrs Julia Pierce Green Dies in Idaho Home Burial Planned
Mrs Julia Pierce Green wife of W N Green of Idaho died recently at her son George Parkhurst home in Hillsboro. Remains were brought to Reedsburg her former home for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Pierce Green
W. N. Green
Idaho
George Parkhurst
Hillsboro
Reedsburg
Remains of Eugene Root Brought to Reedsburg for Burial
The remains of Eugene Root of St Paul were brought to Reedsburg for burial. The deceased was a former resident of Reedsburg and was a brother of the late Oliver Root who died some months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Root
St. Paul
Reedsburg
That City
Oliver Root
Death notice of Miss Hattie Palmer in Lodi
Miss Hattie Palmer died June 1 at her home in Lodi. A pioneer member of the local Palmer family, she was memorialized with funeral services held Thursday afternoon at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Palmer
Lodi
Mrs V G Splaine Died At Home In Wausau
Mrs V G Splaine died recently at her home in Wausau. She leaves one son Mark and her husband had preceded her in death several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. G. Splaine
Wausau
Mark
Obituary: O. H. Hanson Dies in Rio Home
O H Hanson longtime Portage resident died recently at his Rio home. He is survived by his wife five daughters and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Hanson
Portage
Rio
Riddle Mary A. Lawson Dies in Caldwell Idaho
Mrs Lawson Riddle also known as Mrs M 4 Riddle born Sauk Prairie December 16 1844 died in Caldwell Idaho a few days ago at age 75 due to lung hardening She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Simonds early Prairie settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Riddle
M. 4. Riddle
Sauk Prairie
Caldwell
Idaho
Mary A. Riddle
Wm. Simonds
The
Prairie
Thanks for kindness at father's sickness and funeral
To all who helped during illness and burial of our father we extend heartfelt thanks. Recognitions go to Rev. Henke the G. A. R. singers pallbearers firing squad and Mr Melzl for flowers. Signed by Nettie Conway Bert Miller George North Harry Swan Walter North Walter Schubring Dan Worth Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rademacher
Harry Schutz
Otto Harmel
George Schutz
Ernest Koeniger
Alvin Bohn
Thomas H. Jessup
Julius Jessup
S. W. Gardner
Edward Jessup
Harry L. Jessup
T. J. Blossom Roy Jessup
Eva G. Jessup
Leo H. Jessup
Henke
Melzl
Nettie Conway
Bert Miller
George North
Harry Swan
Walter North
Walter Schubring
Dan Worth Jr
Local visitors and residents share weekend time in city
Richard Walser of Madison spent Sunday at his parental home here. Mrs. Tramb and sister Leah Schlingbaum of Milwaukee are visiting relatives in the city. Chas Nelson and family and Mrs. Henry Sorg Sr. spent Sunday at the latter's son's home. Henry Sorg and Miss Margaret Barton accompanied them and expect to work at the Nelson home this summer. Jasper Schlingbaum is driving a new Nash touring car. Miss Gladys Sorg is working for Hermann Fuchs at Harrisburg. John Sprecher of Madison spent the latter part of last week with his mother here. Miss Lilah Meyer of Milwaukee spent over Sunday with their parents in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Walser
Madison
Miss _ Lilah Meyer
Milwaukee
City
Local Family Visits and Travel Notes from Merrimack and Madison
Orin Burton and Charles Puttkamer left for Janesville to seek work. Mrs Hazel Babcock of Madison visited the George Waddell family for Decoration Day flowers. Hol Sanger and relatives toured the A Puttkammer home. Albert, Paul Puttkammer and Frank Puttkammer arrived from Wisconsin and headed to Los Angeles for Uncle Sam. Mrs Cline returned to California for a month. Harold Burton stayed with cousin Ernest Bass in Dellona. Mrs George Thayer and child were mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Burton
Charles Puttkammer
Janesville
Hazel Babcock
Madison
George Waddell
Hol. Sanger
Merrimack
A. Puttkammer
Albert Puttkammer
Paul Puttkammer
Arlington
Wisconsin
Frank
Los Angeles
California
Uncle Sam
Charles Cline
Harold Burton
Vern McGann
Ernest Bass
Dellona
George ‘Thayer
Little
Daughter Dora Visits Mrs Burton in East Fairfield
Dora, daughter of North Dakota, is visiting her mother in law Mrs Wm Burton in East Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
North Dakota
Wm. Burton
East Fairfield
Local Social Roundup From Reedsburg And Vicinity
Mr and Mrs H A Turgasen attended Decoration Day at Devils Lake. Ernest Retzlaff and daughter Vernie visited the A B White home with others. Oliver Winchester spent days at the A W Cady home. Frank Horkan and family visited the Alfred Burmeister home near Ironton. May 23 saw Mr and Mrs Frank Haugh and Emma at the Arthur Cady home. Ted Barnhart visited too. H A Ferguson attended a funeral in Richland Center for her father Wolfing. Arthur White and son Henry joined visits at Cady and Turgasen homes. School children enjoy vacation days with fishing swimming and rides. Miss Mabel Riley to teach in JT Dist No 5 next year. Emma Beckman Herb Parkhurst and Wylder Retzlaff earned diplomas at JT Dist No 5. Miss Freda Gaetzke closed the school year with a picnic May 19. Herbie Parkhurst works at Collins fox ranch. Mrs Mike Daley spent Saturday with Hugh Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Turgasen
Theodore Barnhart
Devils Lake
Ernest Retzlaff
Vernie
A. BE. White
Oliver Winchester
Reedsburg
A. W. Cady
Frank Horkan
Alfred Burmeister
Ironton
Frank Haugh
Emma
Arthur Cady
Ted Barnhart
Cady
H. A. Furguson
Richland Center
Wolfing
Arthur White
Henry
Turgasen
Mabel Riley
West of Reedsburg
Jt. Dist
Emma Beckman
Herb Parkhurst
Wylder Retzlaff
Jt Dist
Freda Gaetzke
Herbie Parkhurst
Collins Fox Ranch
Mike Daley
Hugh Sweeney
Local Families Share Sunday Visits and Next Gatherings
Mr and Mrs M E B Carr of Reedsburg visited nearby Sunday. Tom Mills now resides on Will Townsend farm. James Clark and daughter Emily Lucile of Reedsburg spent Sunday with Harry Turgasen. Mrs Isaac Adams hosts E R S C Thursday at 2 o clock. Harry O Conner visited sister Mrs Les Shultis. Dorothy Shultis stayed with Nelson Brice in Winfield last week. Les Shultis called at Brice home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Carr
Reedsburg
Tom Mills
Will Townsend
James Clark
Emily Lucile
Harry Turgasenshome
Isaac Adams
Harry O’conner
Les Shultis
Dorothy Shultis
Nelson Brice
Winfield
Mrs
Brice
Maple Hill Graduates and Local Family News
MAPLE HILL saw four graduates Ruth Pickar Schuyle Getschman Otto Holtzman and Clarence Stabnaw. Mrs John Pickar attended the commencement at WyevilleFriday evening and Mrs Roy Beers plans a visit at the parental home. A baby girl named Shana was born to Mr and Mrs Willi while another infant died shortly after birth at the James Hill home. Mrs L Lindke returns home from the Reedsburg hospital. Sarah Rooney of Baraboo visited relatives here Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Ed Linedon Mrs Earl Langdon and Harley Langdon visited the Frank Ballone home Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Pichar and daughter Mrs O Pronold and children of Jenesea Wis were guests at the John Pichar home last week and Sunday they visited Henry Pichar in Sumpter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pickar
Schuyle Getschman
Otto Holtzman
Clarence Stabnaw
John Pickar
Wyeville
Roy Beers
Willi
Shana
James Hill
Sarah Rooney
Baraboo
Ed. Linedon
Earl Langdon
Harley Langdon
Frank Ballone
Elizabeth Pichar
O. Pronold
Jenesea
Wis
John Pichar
Henry Pichar
Sumpter
Local residents visit neighboring households Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kine and daughter Betla of Randolph visited the Jo Kline home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Scharra and family of North Freedom stopped by relatives here Sunday. John Pichar and daughter Ruth visited the Henry Pichar home in Sumpter Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Forrester were callers at the J. E. Walsh home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kine
Betla
Randolph
Jo Kline
John Scharra
North Freedom
John Pichar
Ruth
Baraboo Notes On Local Visits And School Closure
Baraboo residents report many autos passing through Sunday and Monday. W E Marquardt family visited grandparents in Kirkland. Lewis Martin and family spent Memorial Day in Prairie du Sac. Ida Marquardt from Milwaukee visited home. Zantow relatives hosted by Will and Elsie from Madison and Rockford. Lena Latotzka stayed on the farm. Tillie Marquardt visited Reedsburg. Lake district school closed this week. Lawrence Martin, Margaret Marquardt, and Johnnie Nil earned diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Marquardt
Evelyn
Robert
Grandma
Grandpa Schultz
Kirkland
Lewis Martin
Prairie du Sac
Ida Marquardt
Milwaukee
Will
Elsie Zantow
Madison
Rockford
Lena Latotzka
Tillie Marquardt
Reedsburg
Lake District
Lawrence Martin
Magaret Marquardt
Johnnie Nil
First American WWI Gunner Dies of Poison Gas Effects
Corporal Osborne DeKahla the "red headed corporal" in field artillery and credited as the first American to fire a shot at German lines died in Saratoga California from poison gas effects. Army officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne DeKahla
Field Artillery
Saratoga
Cal
Army
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Earl Wretlind
Arthur Wretlind
R. C. Thompson
E. C. Henke
George D. Apple
Sauk City
Fairfield
Reensburg
Maple Hill
Baraboo Bluffs
Chase and Sanborn’s. Teas and
Peck Mercantile Company
South Side Department Store
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