Obit: Wigstadt, Andrew (1888 - 1910)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: WIGSTADT
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 12/09/1910
Wigstadt, Andrew (15 FEB 1888 - 2 DEC 1910)
Andrew Wigstadt was killed by drowning at Kimball, Wis., last Friday morning at about 6:30 o'clock in the morning. He was working as head trimmer and went down to empty pocket. As he opened the pocket some trimmings struck him on the temple and he fell backwards into the well. The well was 28 feet deep with 6 feet of water. It is supposed that he was rendered senseless by the fall and so drowned when he struck the water.
He was 22 years, 9 months old at the time of his death, being born on Feb. 15, 1888. He leaves to mourn his death a father, five sisters and five brothers.
The remains were brought here (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) for burial Friday night, the funeral being held from the Little White Church Sunday afternoon. The Herald joins with the entire community in extending sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Obit: Duval, Flavian (1850? - 1910)
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Surnames: DUVAL
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 12/16/1910
Duval, Flavian (1850? - 11 DEC 1910)
Flavian Duval died suddenly at his home in the village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) last Sunday by the bursting of a blood vein in his head, which was caused by choking on a piece of meat. Mr. Duval was about 60 years of age and leaves to mourn his death a wife, two sisters and a daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon from the St. Louis Catholic Church.
Obit: Moecker, Infant (1910 - 1910)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: MOECKER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 12/16/1910
Moecker, Infant Son (NOV 1910 - 14 DEC 1910)
The three-week-old son of Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Moecker died Wednesday forenoon after suffering for several days with convulsions. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Obit: Berry, K. A. (1831 - 1910)
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Surnames: BERRY
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 12/30/1910
Berry, K. A. (21 JAN 1831 - 26 DEC 1910)
K. A. Berry died at his home in this village last Monday evening at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 5 days. He leaves to mourn his death four sons, eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Berry was born Jan. 21, 1831 in Dragro, Norway, came to New York in 1880, then to Dorchester in 1882, when he resided until his death Dec. 26, 1910.
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: NITSCH
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 01/06/1911
Nitsch, Elsa (? - 27 DEC 1910)
Miss Elsa Nitsch died at a hospital at Milwaukee last week Tuesday, death being caused by being poisoned by some kind of food. Miss Hattie Nitsch is also very sick in a hospital there with the same trouble but will recover. The funeral of the younger sister was held at Milwaukee.
Obit: Ruppricht, Frank (? - 1910)
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Surnames: RUPPRICHT RUPPRECHT PUESCHNER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 01/06/1911
Ruppricht, Frank (? - 29 DEC 1910)
Frank Ruppricht died at his home southwest of Stetsonville, Marathon Co., Wis. last Thursday morning of old age. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Stetsonville last Sunday.
Mrs. Vincent Pueschner of the town of Little Black, Taylor Co., Wis., daughter of Mr. Ruppricht, passed away about three hours after her father's death, of tuberculosis. Her funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Stetsonville Monday.
Obit: Pueschner, Mrs. Vincent (? - 1910)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: RUPPRICHT RUPPRECHT PUESCHNER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 01/06/1911
Pueschner, Mrs. Vincent (? - 29 DEC 1910)
Frank Ruppricht died at his home southwest of Stetsonville, Marathon Co., Wis. last Thursday morning of old age. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Stetsonville last Sunday.
Mrs. Vincent Pueschner of the town of Little Black, Taylor Co., Wis., daughter of Mr. Ruppricht, passed away about three hours after her father's death, of tuberculosis. Her funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Stetsonville Monday.
Obit: Fleckenstein, Mrs. Frank (? - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: FLECKENTSTEIN HOLLMANN
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 02/24/1911
Fleckenstein, Mrs. Frank (? - 16 FEB 1911)
Mrs. Frank Fleckenstein died very suddenly at her home at Duluth last Thursday evening, having given birth to a baby about two weeks before. The funeral was held at that place Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Val Fleckenstein and Mr. Frank Hollmann of this place (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), attended the funeral, returning Monday night. They were accompanied by Frank and his little child, which will find a home with its grandparents here.
Mr. and Mrs. Fleckenstein had been married only about a year and her death comes as a very sad blow to him. The Herald joins with his many friends in extending their sympathy to him.
Obit: Johnson, Swen (1848? - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: JOHNSON
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 03/17/1911
Johnson, Swen (1848? - 12 MAR 1911)
Swen Johnson, an old resident of the town of Holton, passed away at his home five miles southeast of Dorchester, Clark County, Wis. last Sunday, at the age of 62 years. Although he had been sick for a long time, Mr. Johnson's death came as a hard shock to his relatives and many friends. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, two sons and three daughters. The funeral was held from the Norwegian Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon.
Obit: Fleckenstein, Margaret (1897? - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: FLECKENTSTEIN
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 03/17/1911
Fleckenstein, Margaret (1897? - 14 MAR 1911)
Margaret Fleckenstein, the thirteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Val Fleckenstein, died at her home in the village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) last Tuesday morning of diphtheria. The little girl was thought to be getting better instead of being so near death, and the news of it came as a very painful surprise to the entire community. The funeral was held Tuesday evening at six o'clock. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family in their bereavement.
Obit: Barker, Jane (1845? - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: BARKER MARTENS
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 03/31/1911
Barker, Jane (1845? - 30 MAR 1911)
Mrs. Jane Barker of the town of Holton, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Martens, in this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday morning at the age of 65 years. She was apparently in good health until about a week ago, when she was taken ill with nervous prostration, which together with heart trouble, caused her death. She leaves to mourn her death two sons, four daughters, and many other relatives and friends. Final arrangements for the funeral have not been made, but if possible will be held Sunday from the Presbyterian Church at Abbotsford, interment being made in the cemetery here. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community.
Obit: Martens, John (1838 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: MARTENS
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 04/28/1911
Martens, John (AUG 1838 - 25 APR 1911)
John Martens, an old resident of the town of Holton, died at his home three miles southeast of the village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) last Tuesday, after a week's illness with pneumonia. He was 72 years and 8 months of age. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife, two sons and one daughter. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon from the home of the deceased. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the sorrowing relatives.
Obit: Martens, Mrs. John (1836 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: MARTENS
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 05/05/1911
Martens, Mrs. John (1836 - 2 MAY 1911)
Mrs. John Martens passed away at her home three miles southeast of the village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) last Tuesday forenoon, at the age of almost 75 years. Her death was caused partly by a stroke of paralysis she received some time ago and by the death of her husband last week, after which she declared that she wished to die.
She leaves to mourn her death, two sons and one daughter. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from her home. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community.
Obit: Schroeder, Catherine (1852 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: SCHROEDER TRIERWEALER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 05/05/1911
Schroeder, Catherine (13 NOV 1852 - APR 1911)
(Marshfield Times)
Mrs. Catherine Schroeder of Dorchester, Clark County, Wis., formerly Mrs. Phillip Trierweiler of this city, died at the home of her son, Louis Trierweiler on Saturday, after a lingering illness. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Schroeder was born in Brown Co. Nov. 13, 1852, and came to Marshfield 31 years ago, being one of the early settlers. Her first husband died here ten years ago, and she later married Mr. Schroeder and moved to Dorchester. Mrs. Schroeder is survived by five sons, Louis, August, Nick and William Trierweiler of this city, and John Trierweiler of Athens.
Obit: Fleckenstein, Mrs. Frank (? - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: FLECKENSTEIN
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 05/05/1911
Fleckenstein, Mrs. Frank (? - 16 FEB 1911)
The body of Mrs. Frank Fleckenstein, who died at Duluth on Feb. 16, 1911, was brought here (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) last Saturday and was buried in the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery. From the time of her death until being brought here the coffin containing her body was deposited in a vault at Duluth. No persons are buried at that place in winter, the body being deposited ina vault until the month of May when they are given regular burial.
(Civil War)
Obit: Stephens, Silas T. (1831 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: STEPHENS CALL
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 05/12/1911
Stephens, Silas T. (8 MAR 1831 - 3 MAY 1911)
Silas T. Stephens died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. J. Call at Portage, Wis., Wednesday evening of last week after a protracted illness of the infirmities of old age.
He was born in New York State March 8, 1831, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Stephens, and came West when a young man, settling in Fond du Lac Co. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. H., 32nd Wis. Vol. Reg., and was one of the few present day survivors who had the distinction of being with Sherman on his famous march to the sea.
For over thrity years he made his home on a farm west of this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), but went to Portage two years ago with his wife and since they have been making their home with their daughter, Mrs. Call. His aged wife and a family of grown up children survive.
Services were conducted over the body at the Call home at Portage Friday afternoon and the body was brought here Saturday for burial. Services were also held at the Little White Church, conducted by Rev. John Marks.
Obit: Riemer, Hazel (1911 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: RIEMER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 06/02/1911
Riemer, Hazel (21 MAY 1911 - 29 MAY 1911)
Hazel, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Riemer, was born May 21, 1911 in Little Black Township, Taylor Co., Wis., and died May 29, 1911 at the age of 8 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure, sorrowing parents, one sister, two grandparents and their relatives. The funeral took place from the Evangelical Church at Dorchester, Clark County, Wis., Rev. W. W. Krueger officiating. Music was provided by Dorchester Choir. Interment was at the South Side Cemetery.
Obit: Beyreis, Mrs. Kurt (? - 5 JUL 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: BEYREIS
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 07/07/1911
Beyreis, Mrs. Kurt (? - 5 JUL 1911)
Mrs. Kurt Beyreis passed away at the hospital at Wausau Wednesday afternoon of pneumonia. Her body was brought here (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) for burial Thursday afternoon. Final arrangements for the funeral have not been made, but will probably be held today or tomorrow.
Obit: Kronschnabel, Regina (1908? - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: KRONSCHNABEL
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 08/04/1911
Kronschnabel, Regina (1908? - 1 AUG 1911)
Regina, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kronschnabel of Loyal, Clark County, Wis., died at her home Tuesday evening of stomach trouble, being sick one day. Her body was brought here for burial Thursday morning. The funeral was held from the St. Louis Catholic Church Friday morning.
Obit: Nelson, Clara (13? SEP 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: NELSON TISCHENDORF KALER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 09/15/1911
Nelson, Clara (13? SEP 1911)
Last Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Norwegian Lutheran Church occurred the marriage of Miss Clara Nelson of Abbottsford, to Mr. Robert Tischendorf of this place (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.). They were attended by Miss Rose Tischendorf, Miss Ella Nelson, Mr. Ed Nelson and Mr. Fred Kaler. The bride wore an elaborate bridal gown of white silk, and the bridesmaids wore dresses of lavender. After the wedding ceremony the couple drove to the bride's home, where a wedding supper awaited them. About thirty-five guests were present. The evening was spent in dancing and other amusements. The next morning the couple left for North Dakota where they will visit the bride's brother and sister. The Herald, with their many friends, wish them a long and happy married life.
Obit: Heida, Frank (1832 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: HEIDA
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 10/06/1911
Heida, Frank (30 NOV 1832 - 26 SEP 1911)
(Abbotsford Clarion)
Another of the pioneer residents of Clark County, Wis. passed away on Tuesday morning of last week. At 8:30 death claimed Frank Heida, at his home three miles from Abbotsford. He had reached the age of 78 years, 9 months and 26 days, and for the past three years has been in feeble health, the immediate cause of death being old age and fatty degeneration of the heart.
Frank Heida was born in Bohemia, coming of that sturdy, industrious race that has done so much to build up this country, and settled on his farm near Abbotsford about 35 years ago. Through his industry he has one of the finest farms in this county. He was a man of sterling integrity, a useful citizen and will be mourned, not only by his family, but by his friends and neighbors.
The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Dorchester Friday morning at 8:30, and the remains were interred at the cemetery at that place.
Obit: Schrader, Elsie (1907 - 1911)
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Surnames: SCHRADER SCHROEDER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 10/20/1911
Schrader, Elsie (1907 - 17 OCT 1911)
Elsie, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schrader, who live one mile east and one half mile south of the village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), died Tuesday of hemorrhage of the lungs, having suffered from lung trouble for some time. The funeral was held today from the St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Obit: Marquardt, Alvin (1895 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: MARQUARDT
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 11/03/1911
Marquardt, Alvin (1895 - 29 OCT 1911)
The saddest hunting accident that has ever happened in this part of the country was Sunday, when Alvin Marquardt, the sixteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Marquardt, was killed by the accidental discharge of the gun he was carrying.
The young man with some more companions was hunting about four or five miles southwest of the village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), and having stopped to rest, he placed the butt of his gun, a heavy, large caliber rifle, on a log, from which it slipped, causing the hammer to strike the log and discharging it. The bullet passed through his body just below the heart and death came almost instantly.
The funeral was held Wednesday, a short service at the home being followed by a church service at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church at ten o'clock, Rev. F. H. Moecker officiating. The floral offerings were many and beautiful and the funeral was largely attended. Interment was made at Weyauwega, where the remains were taken the same day on the noon train.
The deceased was always a very quiet and industrious lad, and his untimely death came as a very painful shock to his many relatives and friends. He leaves to mourn his death a father and mother, two sisters and one brother. The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their untimely loss.
Obit: Kronschnabel, Max (1877 - 1911)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: KRONSCHNABEL ETTEN
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 12/08/1911
Kronschnabel, Max (22 MAY 1877 - 6 DEC 1911)
Max Kronschnabel was born in Bavaria, Germany on May 22nd, 1877 and died at Loyal, Clark County, Wis. on Dec. 6th, 1911. He came to America with his parents in 1881 and was a resident of the town of Mayville, Clark County until five years ago, when he moved to Loyal, which place he has since made his home, being the local agent for the Leinenkugel Brewing Co. while there. In 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Etten, who, with six children and a father and three brothers, mourn his untimely death. About a week before he died he was taken sick with pneumonia, which together with brain fever, which he was stricken with later, resulted in his death. It was state last week that he died of pneumonia and typhoid fever, but it should have been pneumonia and brain fever. The remains were brought here for burial Friday, the funeral taking place Saturday forenoon from the St. Louis Catholic Church.
The following people from out of town were present at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. B. Etten, Fred, Barney, Gerry, John and Miss Lena Etten of Boyd, Christ Sorenson of St. Paul, John Geiger of Loyal, Frank Geiger of Marshfield, Matt Leinenkugel of Chippewa Falls, Aloys Braun, John Beaver and Wm. Schrier of Loyal, and Theodore Schneider of Marshfield.
Obit: Schroeder, August (1882? - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: SCHROEDER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 01/19/1912
Schroeder, August (1882? - JAN 1912)
(Marshfield Herald)
On last Oct. 15th, in the barroom of the Northwestern Hotel in this city, August Schroeder, a young man of perhaps 30 years of age, met with an accident that caused his death on Monday of this week. Ever since the accident he has been at St. Joseph's Hospital where everything possible was done for his recovery. Deceased was a butcher by trade and came here from Dorchester, Clark County, Wis. During the Eagles convention he worked her in the Mess & George butcher shop, but on his last visit was not employed. On the day of the accident with others at the Northwestern Hotel, he took part in a raffle for a goat. Schroeder, so it is said, somewhat under the influence of liquor, attempted to start a quarrel with one of the parties with whom he was shaking dice. Before any blows were struck he was given a shove and falling backwards, struck his head against the iron base of an upright slot machine, fracturing his skull. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where he has been cared for. For several weeks after the accident he was unconscious and since, until the time of his death, has remained in a semi-conscious conditon.
Obit: Petska, Mrs. A. (1870? - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: PETSKA DOERNENBURG
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 01/19/1912
Petska, Mrs. A. (1870? - 15 JAN 1912)
Mrs. A Petska, a sister to Fred Doernenburg of this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), died at her home at Abbotsford Monday of tuberculosis. She was 41 years of age and is survived by no husband or children, her husband dying about three years ago. The funeral was held Wednesday, interment being made in the Colby Cemetery. Fred Doernenburg and several others from the village attended the funeral.
Obit: Beyreis, Mrs. Charles (1848 - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: BEYREIS FELDBRUGGE CONRAD HALL HEIN
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 02/16/1912
Beyreis, Mrs. Charles (22 JUN 1848 - 12 FEB 1912)
Mrs. Charles Beyreis died at the St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield Monday of Apoplexy. She was taken sick with paralysis on Jan. 19th and on Feb. 6th she was taken to the hospital for treatment, but it was to no avail. She was 64 years of age and leaves to mourn her death a husband, five sons, Edward of the town of Holton, Kurt of Wausau, Richard and Charles of Milan, and Fred of this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.); and four daughters, Mrs. Frank Feldbrugge of Holton, Mrs. Phillip Conrad of Rib Lake, Mrs. Louis Hall of Marshfield, and Mrs. John Hein of Holton; all being present at the funeral. The funeral was held from the St. Peter's Lutheran Church here at two o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Beyreis was born at Uderslebrn, Germany, on June 22, 1848, immigrated to America in 1882, settled the same year on a farm in the town of Holton, and resided there until 1907, then moved to this village, where she has since made her home.
The Herald joins with the entire community in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
Obit: Hunt, B. K. (1842? - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: HUNT
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 03/08/1912
Hunt, B. K. (1842? - 18 FEB 1912)
Mr. A. D. Hunt received the sad news last Friday that his father, B. K. Hunt, had passed away at his home at West Palm Beach, Fla. On the eighteenth of February. He was 69 years of age and is survived by a wife, three sons and a daughter. The funeral was held on the twentieth of February, interment being made at West Palm Beach.
Mr. Hunt can probably be remembered by some of the oldest settlers here (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), as he was one of the very first men who came to Dorchester. He was Chairman of the town of Mayville, Clark County for two years, about twenty-five years ago. For quite a number of years past he has made his home in Florida, it being almost 20 years since he left Dorchester.
Obit: Hofman, Anton (1911 - 1912)
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Surnames: HOFMAN HOFFMAN
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 03/22/1912
Hofman, Anton (29 MAR 1911 - 16 MAR 1912)
Anton, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reinholt Hofman, died at the home of this parents, about 4 miles northwest of this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) on Saturday March 16, 1912. The cause of his death was pneumonia, from which he suffered but a short time. Anton was born March 29, 1911, his age at the time of his departure was 11 months and 17 days. The funeral was held from the home on Monday. Interment was at Ev. Frieden's Cemetery, Rev. W. W. Krueger officiating.
Obit: Mussella, Michael (1834 - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: MUSSELLA MUSALA
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 03/22/1912
Mussella, Michael (4 NOV 1834 - 21 MAR 1912)
Michael Mussella, age 79, an old resident of this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), died suddenly Thursday afternoon at about 1 o'clock. He had been sick for six or seven weeks but it was not thought to be serious. An obituary will be published next week.
(Follow on in 3/29/1912 Clark County Herald)
Martin Musala died at his home in this village Thursday, March 21, 1912 at the age of 78 years, having been born in Germany on Nov. 4, 1834. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, one son, one daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, interment being made in the Catholic Cemetery.
Obit: Georgas, Fred (1846 - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: GEORGAS
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 03/29/1912
Georgas, Fred (1846 - 25 MAR 1912)
Fred Georgas, a former resident of the town of Mayville, Clark County, Wis., died last Monday of heart trouble at the home of his son, A. C. Georgas, at Hawkins, Wis., where he had made his home for the past year. He had been seriously ill with heart trouble for about two months before his death. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife, one son, one daughter, one daughter-in-law, two grandchildren and many other relatives.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from Salem's Evangelical Church, Rev. W. W. Krueger officiating. Interment was made at the South Side Cemetery.
Fred Georgas was born in Germany in 1846 and came to America more than thirty years ago. He settled on a farm two miles southeast of the village, where he made his home until the last three or four years, when he went to Washington. He returned about a year ago and then made his home with his son at Hawkins up to the time of his death.
The Herald joins with the entire community in extending their sympathy to the bereaved family.
Obit: Hackel, Joseph (1859 - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: HACKEL STELLAR SHOBEL
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 04/19/1912
Hackel, Joseph (12 FEB 1859 - 2 APR 1912)
The burial of Joseph Hackel took place Saturday, April 6, 1912 from the St. Louis Catholic Church, Rev. John Neises officiating. Mr. Hackel was born in Austria, Feb. 12, 1859, being 53 years, 1 months and 21 days old. In the year 1882 he came to America and settled on a farm northeast of Dorchester, Clark County, Wis., being among one of the old settlers in this vicinity. Three years later he married Barbara Schobel, also of Austria. He was widely known and well liked by all his friends and acquaintances.
His wife and four children, Albert, Mary, Otto and Willie survive him.
His brothers, Vincent, Albert and one sister, Mrs. Stellar and husband of Chicago, attended the funeral.
Obit: Tessmer, Mrs. Fred (1825 - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: TESSMER
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 05/10/1912
Tessmer, Mrs. Fred (MAR 1825 - 5 MAY 1912)
Mrs. Fred Tessmer died last Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, Louis, 1/2 mile west of the village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.). She was 87 years and 2 months old and leaves to mourn her death five sons, four of whom reside here and one in Pennsylvania. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Evangelical Peace Church.
Obit: Neumann, William (? - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: NEUMANN
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 05/17/1912
Neumann, William (? - 9 MAY 1912)
William Neumann, living two miles southwest of Curtiss, Clark County, Wis., was instantly killed May 9th, 1912, while at work in a field dynamiting stumps. He had just placed a charge under a stump and it did not go off as soon as he expected it would, so he went back to the stump and on his arrival there the charge went off, blowing off his head. He leaves a wife and family.
(Civil War)
Obit: Oberbillig, Matthias (1844? - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: OBERBILLIG
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 05/31/1912
Oberbillig, Matthias (1844? - 30 MAY 1912)
Matthias Oberbillig, one of the oldest residents of this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.), died at his home here at 7 o'clock Thursday morning at the age of 67 years. He had been seriously ill for the past two weeks with kidney trouble, which caused his death.
He was born in Germany and was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 28th Infantry of Wisconsin.
He leaves to mourn his death a wife, three sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the St. Louis Catholic Church.
Obit: Hennlich, Joseph Sr. (? - 1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: HENNLICH
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 06/14/1912
Hennlich, Joseph Sr. (? - 11 JUN 1912)
Joseph Hennlich, Sr. of the town of Holton, Marathon Co., Wis., died at his home three miles northeast of this village (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) last Tuesday. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, two sons and three daughters. The funeral was held Thursday forenoon from the St. Louis Catholic Church.
Obit: Jonston, Margaret (1912)
Posted by: Stan
Surnames: JOHNSTON JONSTON WINCHELL
Source: CLARK COUNTY HERALD (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) 06/29/1912
Jonston, Margaret (26 JUN 1912)
Miss Margaret Jonston and Mr. Dwight H. Winchell were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents at Kauts, Ind., Wednesday, June 26th. The groom is very well and favorably known here, having lived here (Dorchester, Clark County, Wis.) until the last couple of years, when he has been working as automobile chauffeur in Milwaukee. The bride is a very popular young lady of her home town. The best wishes of a host of friends are extended to the young couple.