The Descendants Anton Averkamp

11. Anton Theodore Berning was born on 10 Dec 1881 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 3 Aug 1964 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 82, and was buried on 5 Aug 1964 in St. Francis Cemetery, Hazel Green, WI.

Freeport Journal Standard
August 3, 1964
Anton Berning
GALENA-A retired Galena area farmer, Anton Berning of Hazel Green, Wis., died early today in a Hazel Green hospital. He was born Dec. 10, 1881, at Sinsinawa, son of Henry and Katherine (Averkamp) Berning. He married Irene Runde in 1909 at Hazel Green. They farmed in the Galena area until retiring when they moved to Hazel Green. Mr. Berning was active in Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau until his retirement. Surviving are his widow; four sons, Edward, East Dubuque, Walter, Hazel Green, and Earl and Vincent, both of Galena; one daughter, Mrs. Jerome (Rosella) Fleege, Sinsinawa; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Manneman and Miss Mary Berning, both of Dubuque, Iowa, and Mrs. Clarence Alt, Cuba City, Wis.; one brother, Henry, Galena; and 25 grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Furlong Funeral Chapel here.

Anton married Irene Elizabeth Runde, daughter of Joseph Runde and Mary Splinter, on 20 Apr 1909 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI. Irene was born on 26 Jul 1886 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI, died on 2 Dec 1974 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 88, and was buried in St. Francis Cemetery, Hazel Green, WI.

Telegraph Herald
December 2, 1974
Mrs. Irene Berning
Hazel Green, Wis. - Mrs. Irene E. Berning, 88, of Hazel Green died Monday morning at the Hazel Green Hospital. She was the widow of Anton T. Berning, who died Aug. 3, 1964. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church here, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where the Scripture Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Surviving are three sons, Edward of Menominee, Ill., Earl and Vincent, both of rural Galena; a daughter, Mrs. Jerome (Rosalia) Fleege of Cuba City, Wis.; 26 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

+ 55 M i. Edward H. Berning was born on 20 Jul 1912 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 Nov 2008 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 96, and was buried in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

+ 56 M ii. Walter J. Berning was born on 28 Nov 1914 in Vinigar Hill, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 20 Dec 1969 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 55, and was buried in Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, WI.

+ 57 M iii. Clement Earl Berning was born on 4 Jan 1920 in Vinigar Hill, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 12 Dec 2000 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 80, and was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Galena, Jo Daviess, IL.

+ 58 F iv. Rosalie J. "Rosie" Berning was born on 19 Oct 1923 in Vinigar Hill, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 6 Dec 2011 in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 88, and was buried on 9 Dec 2011 in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

+ 59 M v. Vincent A. Berning was born on 3 Jun 1927 in Vinigar Hill, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 28 Oct 2004 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 77, and was buried in Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, WI.

12. Mary Margaret Berning was born on 27 Sep 1883 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 Mar 1953 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 69, and was buried in Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, WI.

Mary married Henry L. Vosberg, son of Joseph Vosberg and Mary Simon, on 3 Jun 1908 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI. Henry was born on 15 Jul 1883 in Louisburg, Grant Cty, WI, died on 6 Oct 1967 in Darlington, Lafayette, WI at age 84, and was buried in Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, WI.

+ 60 F i. Iola Catherine Vosberg was born on 19 Mar 1909 in Palmyra, Jefferson Cty, WI, died on 31 Aug 1996 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 87, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, IA.

+ 61 M ii. Edwin Vosberg was born on 20 Aug 1910 in Jamestown Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 20 Apr 1985 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 74, and was buried on 23 Apr 1985 in Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, WI.

62 M iii. Anthony Karl Vosberg was born on 19 Sep 1913 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI and died on 8 May 1993 in San Diego, San Diego Cty, CA at age 79.

Anthony married Lucill Wright, daughter of General W Wright and Susie E Anderson.

63 M iv. Urban Vosberg was born on 6 Apr 1915 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI and died in Jun 1931 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI at age 16.

+ 64 M v. Linus George Vosberg was born on 13 Apr 1918 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI, died on 4 Jan 2002 in Fort Worth, TX at age 83, and was buried on 8 Jan 2002 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.

14. Henry Martin Berning was born on 21 Feb 1888 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 12 Dec 1969 in Galena, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 81, and was buried in St. Mary's, Galena, Jo Daviess Cty, IL.

Henry married Helena Regina Kaiser, daughter of Joseph Kaiser and Christina Leinen, on 23 Feb 1916 in Holy Trinity, Dubuque, IA. Helena was born on 21 Oct 1888 in Fairplay, Grant Cty, WI, died on 24 Jun 1971 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 82, and was buried in St. Mary's, Galena, Jo Daviess Cty, IL.

+ 67 M iii. Harry Anton Berning was born on 5 Dec 1924 in Galena, Jo Daviess Cty, IL and died on 6 Jan 2011 in Galena, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 86.

15. Ida Margaret Berning was born on 1 Dec 1890 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 15 Apr 1979 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 88, and was buried in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA.

Ida married Bernard Manemann on 26 Sep 1916. Bernard was born on 14 Oct 1878 in Grant Cty, WI and died on 24 Apr 1920 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI at age 41.

69 F i. Maleta C Manemann was born on 3 Jul 1917 in Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 May 2002 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 84, and was buried on 11 May 2002 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Haverhill, IA.

Telegraph Herald
May 9, 2002
Maleta C. Manemann
Maleta C. Manemann, 84, of 1489 W. Third St. died Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Nativity Catholic Church with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Haverhill, Iowa. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., where there will be a wake service at 5 p.m. She was born on July 3, 1917, in Grant County, Wis., daughter of Bernard and Ida (Berning) Manemann. The family moved to Dubuque in 1930. Maleta graduated from the former Visitation Academy in 1934. She worked at Medical Associates for several years. When Xavier Hospital opened March 1, 1949, she accepted the position of office manager and remained in that position until Xavier merged with Mercy Health Center in 1982 where she worked until her retirement. She was an avid bridge player and attained life master status with the American Contract Bridge Association. She was a member of Nativity Parish since moving to Dubuque and was active in parish organizations for many years. Surviving are a brother-in-law, Richard Swab, of Marshalltown; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Louis; and a sister Kaye Swab.

70 M ii. Louis H Manemann was born on 4 Nov 1918 in Grant Cty, WI, died on 18 Dec 1989 in Tuscaloosa, AL at age 71, and was buried on 21 Dec 1989 in Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Telegraph Herald
December 20, 1989
Louis H. Manemann
Louis H. Manemann; 71 of Tuscaloosa, Ala., formerly of Dubuque, died Monday, December 18, 1989, at home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, with burial in Memory Hill Gardens, both in Tuscaloosa. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Memory Hill Chapel Funeral Home, Tuscaloosa, where the rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Manemann was an assistant superintendent at the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad for about 45 years before his retirement. He was born on Nov. 4, 1918, in Wisconsin. He married Francis Primasing; she died on Aug. 20, 1989. Surviving are two sisters, Kay Swab of Marshalltown, Iowa and Maleta Manemann of Dubuque.

Louis married Frances Primasing, daughter of Earl Primasing and Frances B Wagner, on 13 May 1950 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA. Frances was born on 15 Feb 1920 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA and died on 20 Aug 1989 at age 69.

+ 71 F iii. Catherine C Manemann was born on 8 Nov 1920 in Grant Cty, WI, died on 4 Jun 1994 in Ferguson, IA at age 73, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Haverhill, IA.

18. Philomena Margaret Berning was born on 29 Sep 1897 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 10 Jul 1999 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 101, and was buried on 13 Jul 1999 in St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Cuba City.

Telegraph Herald
July 12, 1999
Philomena M. Alt
CUBA CITY, Wis. - Philomena M. Alt, 101, of Cuba City, died Saturday, July10, 1999, at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. Richard Jiru officiating. Committal services and burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City. She was born on Sept. 29, 1897, near Sinsinawa, daughter of Herman and Catherine (Averkamp) Berning. She married Clarence Alt on May 20, 1924, in Hazel Green; he died in 1989. She was a member of St. Rose Parish since 1924. Surviving are a daughter, Arella (Fred) Sarette, of Fridley, Minn.; a son, Vernon (Georgine) Alt, of Janesville, Minn.; two daughters-in-law, Lois (Tom) Hendricks, of Arcadia, Fla., and Doris Alt, of Beaver Dam; a brother-in-law, Bill Alt, of Cuba City; four sisters-in-law, Mary Alt, of Hazel Green, Mabel Alt, of Cuba City, Imelda Alt, of Dubuque, and Catherine Wiegel, of Darlington; 16grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her sons Myron and Meldon; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. The family of Philomena Alt wishes to thank the staff of Stonehill Care Center for their kindness and care of their mother.

Philomena married Clarence M Alt, son of John Alt and Rose Hendrick, on 20 May 1924 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI. Clarence was born on 21 Jun 1899 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 23 Dec 1989 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 90, and was buried in St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Cuba City.

Telegraph Herald
December 25, 1989
Clarence Alt
Cuba City, Wis. - Services for Clarence Alt, 90, of Cuba City will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City. Burial will be in St. Rose Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 p.m. today at the Haudenshield Funeral home, Cuba City, where the rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Mr. Alt farmed in the Cuba City area until his retirement in 1968. He was born June 21, 1899, in Cuba City, son of John and Rose (Hendrick) Alt. He died at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 1989, at Mercy Health Center St. Joseph's Unit, Dubuque. He married Philomena Berning on May 20, 1924, in Hazel Green; she survives. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, Vernon Alt of Janesville, Minn., and Meldon Alt of Beaver Dam; a daughter Mrs. Fred (Arella) Sarette of Minneapolis; sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sister M. Hildegard of Dubuque, and Catherine Wiegel of Darlington; four brothers, Frank and William Alt, both of Cuba City, George Alt of Shullsburg, and Dominic Alt of Green Bay.

+ 73 M ii. Meldon Anthony Alt was born on 5 Feb 1928 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 10 Apr 1996 at age 68, and was buried in Saint Peters Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Dodge, WI.

+ 74 M iii. Myron Joseph Alt was born on 5 Feb 1928 in Cuba City, Grant, WI and died on 9 Oct 1965 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 37.

+ 75 F iv. Arella Margaret Alt was born on 5 Jan 1930 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 8 Jul 2010 at age 80, and was buried on 14 Jul 2010 in St. John's Cemetery, New Brighton, MN.

19. Cecilia Mary Averkamp was born on 18 Nov 1889 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 30 Sep 1978 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 88, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

Tri County Press
October 4, 1978
Mrs. Cecilia Hesseling
Mrs. Cecilia Hesseling, 88, of Rt. 1, Cuba City, died Saturday evening, Sept. 30, 1978 at the Americana Health Center in Dubuque. Her husband Peter died in 1946. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Leonard and George. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville with the Rev. Bernard Meloy officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Friends called from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Gene Siegert and Son funeral home in Cuba City, where the rosary was said at 8 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Hesseling was a member of the Holy Ghost parish, the Christian Mother Sodality, the Legion of Mary, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Dickeyville Senior Citizens. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Marcell) McAuliffe of rural Cuba City, Mrs. Walter (Adeline) Budden of Platteville, and Mrs. Virgil (Theresa) Brant of Hazel Green; three sons, Ray and Vincent, both of Dickeyville and Edward of Darlington; 31 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Balbina) Siepker of Dickeyville and Mrs. Theresa Hartung of Platteville, and a brother, Arthur Averkamp of East Dubuque. Pallbearers were George Hesseling Jr., Robert McAuliffe, Jerry Hesseling, Jim Hesseling, Ronald Budden and Kenneth Brant.

Cecilia married Peter Hesseling, son of Bernard Hesseling and Elizabeth Plumer, on 14 May 1918 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI. Peter was born on 8 Mar 1880 in WI, died on 13 Jan 1946 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 65, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

Wisconsin State Journal
January 15, 1946
Hessling Services
POTOSI-Funeral services for Peter Hessling, 65, Dickeyville, who died in a Dubuque, lA., hospital Sunday, were to be held this morning in the Holy Ghost Catholic church, Dickeyville. The Rev. Clement Haines was to officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Hessling was born in Paris township, farmed in that vicinity, and later moved to Dickeyville. Survivors include his wife, the former Cecelia Averkamp; five sons, George, recently released from military service, and Edward, Raphael, Vincent, and Leonard, all at home; three daughters, Marcella, Adeline, and Theresa, all at home; one grandchild; three brothers, John, Dickeyville, and Joseph and Henry, Potosi, and three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Reuter, Potosi; Mrs. Elizabeth Mallon, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Herman Krause, Dubuque, lA.

+ 76 M i. George Bernard Hesseling was born on 27 Jun 1919 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 19 Jan 1978 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI at age 58, and was buried on 21 Jan 1978 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kieler.

+ 77 M ii. Raphael Joseph Hesseling was born on 7 Apr 1921 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 19 Mar 1997 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI at age 75, and was buried on 22 Mar 1997 in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

+ 78 F iii. Marcella Ann Hesseling was born on 26 Nov 1922 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 7 Mar 2003 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 80, and was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

+ 79 F iv. Adeline Balbina Hesseling was born on 12 Sep 1924 in Potosi, Grant Cty, WI, died on 18 Jan 1989 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 64, and was buried on 21 Jan 1989 in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville.

+ 80 M v. Vincent J Hesseling was born on 25 Nov 1926 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 27 Jun 1990 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 63, and was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

+ 81 M vi. Edward J Hesseling was born on 16 Feb 1928 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 20 Feb 2003 in Darlington, Lafayette, WI at age 75, and was buried in Holy Rosary, Darlington.

+ 82 M vii. Leonard Henry Hesseling was born on 11 Sep 1930 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 7 Aug 1964 at age 33, and was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

+ 83 F viii. Teresa Florence Hesseling was born on 22 Jan 1934 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 16 May 1982 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 48, and was buried on 19 May 1982 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kieler.

20. Anna Mary Averkamp was born on 12 Jun 1892 in Paris, Grant Cty, WI, died on 25 May 1959 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI at age 66, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

Anna married Adolph Joseph Salzmann, son of Frank Salzmann and Catherine Weber, on 1 May 1917 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI. Adolph was born on 14 Mar 1892 in Louisburg, Grant Cty, WI, died on 26 Oct 1973 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 81, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

+ 84 M i. Joseph Frank Salzmann was born on 9 Apr 1919 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 4 Mar 1996 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 76, and was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

85 F ii. Clara Christina Salzmann was born on 16 Dec 1920 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 1 Sep 2005 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Cty, WI at age 84, and was buried on 7 Sep 2005 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.

Telegraph Herald
September 3, 2005
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Sister Clara Salzmann, SDS, 84, of Milwaukee, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, with Sister Maureen Hopkins and the hospital chaplain praying at her bedside. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus Chapel, Milwaukee, where friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee. She was born on Dec. 16, 1920, in Dickeyville, Wis., diocese of La Crosse, daughter of Adolph and Anna (Averkamp) Salzmann. She entered the congregation on Sept. 12, 1936, in Milwaukee, and was invested as a novice on Aug. 12, 1937, receiving Ambrose as her religious name. She returned to her baptismal name after Vatican II. She made her first profession of religious vows on Aug. 13, 1938, and her final vows on Aug. 13, 1944, both in Milwaukee. For the first 35 years of her apostolic service in the congregation, Sister Clara was an elementary teacher and/or principal in our schools in Wisconsin, Maryland and South Dakota. Preparation for this ministry was received at Marquette University in Milwaukee, where she earned her bachelor of arts degree and a permanent teacher's license. In 1975, after some training at the Wausau Technical School, she was asked to serve as provincial accountant, which she did very faithfully until 1992 when she retired from this position. Just prior to retirement, Sister Clara was able to go on a heritage trip to Germany, Rome and the Holy Land. She said in her oral history, "The peak of that tour was when we met the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, at the Vatican for an afternoon conference. I was privileged to speak with him and shake hands because I was in a wheelchair and was very close to the stage." Retirement for Sister Clara did not mean inactivity. She had a great zest for life and many varied interests. She was prayerful and happy when she could be helpful to others. Surviving are sisters and a brother, Catherine Lange, John (Mary) Salzmann, Helena Lawinger and Rita (Edward) McKeon; a sister-in-law, Lillian Salzmann; many nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of the Divine Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Anne Salzmann; brothers, Joseph and Fr. Edmund; a sister, Marion Lange; and brothers-in-law, Bill Lawinger, Ervin Lange and Arnold Lange.

+ 86 F iii. Marian Balbina Salzmann was born on 15 Sep 1922 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI and died on 17 Nov 2001 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 79.

+ 87 F iv. Catherine Emilia Salzmann was born on 27 Nov 1924 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 20 Aug 2015 in Madison, Dane, WI at age 90, and was buried on 24 Aug 2015 in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

88 M v. Fr. Edmund George Salzmann was born on 29 Oct 1926 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 21 Jan 1976 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 49, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

+ 89 M vi. John Peter Salzmann was born on 26 Oct 1928 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 29 Oct 2017 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 89, and was buried on 2 Nov 2017 in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

+ 90 F vii. Helena Theresa Salzmann was born on 16 Mar 1931 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 31 Oct 2015 in Dodgeville, Iowa Cty, WI at age 84, and was buried in St. Mary's, Mineral Point, WI.

22. Theresa Mary Averkamp was born on 28 May 1896 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 10 Dec 1988 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 92, and was buried on 14 Dec 1988 in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville.

Platteville Journal
December 13, 1988
Theresa M. Hartung
Theresa M. Hartung, age 92, Platteville, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 1988, at Southwest Health Center following a brief illness. The daughter of George and Christina Manemann Averkamp was born May 28, 1896, in Dickeyville. She attended the Dickeyville Public Schools. On Nov. 24, 1920, she was married to George Hartung. They farmed all of their married life in Grant County. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She was also a member of the Catholic Knights. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 8, 1948; one son, Cletus, on Jan. 26, 1948; as well as two children in infancy. Survivors included four sons, Linus, Mineral Point, Wilfred and Robert, both of Platteville, and Eugene, Georgetown, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Mark (Florence) Meyer, Platteville, Mrs. Rosemary Reisen, Nicholosville, Ky., and Mrs. Richard (Lorraine) Van Sant, Nekoosa; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church of Platteville with Fr. Steve Zwettler officiating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mergen Funeral home of Platteville from 3 until 9 p.m. today, Dec. 13.

Theresa married George J Hartung, son of John Hartung and Margaret Wiederhold, on 24 Nov 1920 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI. George was born on 10 Feb 1892 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 Sep 1948 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 56, and was buried on 11 Sep 1948 in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville.

Platteville Journal
September 9, 1948
George Hartung, 56, Died Wednesday
Mr. George Hartung, age 56, passed away at a Dubuque hospital early Wednesday. He had been in failing health for over two years and was confined to the hospital for two weeks. The body was taken to the Karrmann Funeral home and removed to the farm home late Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's church on Saturday, at 9:00 a.m. The Rev. John DeRocher will officiate. Burial will take place in Calvary. Mr. Hartung was born on a farm near Dickeyville. When he was eleven years old the family moved to Neilsville, Wis. At the age of 21 he returned to this community and was employed on farms in the Dickeyville area. Following marriage he operated farms in Jamestown and about seven years ago he purchased a farm just south of Platteville where he has since resided. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church of Platteville and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Mark Meyer, Mrs. Kenneth Reisen, Platteville and Lorraine at home, four sons, Linus, Wilfred, Eugene and Robert, all at home, his mother Mrs. John Hartung of Neilsville, Wisconsin, six brothers, Joseph, Anton and Henry of Neilsville, Frank of Chicago, Arthur of St. Louis and Clarence of Rochester, Mich., three sisters Lena Hartung of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Heinz of Milwaukee and Rosaline Hartung of Neilsville.

92 M i. George Hartung was born on 21 Aug 1921 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 21 Aug 1921 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

+ 93 F ii. Florence Christina Hartung was born on 1 Sep 1922 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 19 Jun 1998 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 75, and was buried on 22 Jun 1998 in Calvary Cemetery, Racine, WI.

+ 94 M iii. Linus Joseph Hartung was born on 30 Dec 1923 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI and died on 24 Nov 1999 in Mineral Point, Iowa Cty, WI at age 75.

95 M iv. Wilfred Peter Hartung was born on 19 Feb 1926 in Sinsinawa, Grant Cty, WI, died on 22 Sep 2012 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 86, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville.

Wilfred P. Hartung, 86, of Platteville died on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center, Platteville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 27, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Rev. Faustino Ruiz will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 5:00 \endash 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a prayer service at 8:30 p.m., friends may also call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Thursday. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com Wilfred was born on February 19, 1926 in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, the son of George and Teresa (Averkamp) Hartung. He was united in marriage to Patricia Rouse on July 12, 1986 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Wilfred attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, and St. Mary's School, Platteville. Wilfred farmed on the family farm on Southwest Road, rural Platteville, for many years. Wilfred's father died when he was a young man, whom Wilfred stepped up to work and farm the family farm. Wilfred was known in Grant County to have some of the best pigs and steers in the county. He was a top notch sportsman bagging 52 turkeys' several of which Brian Olson did taxidermy on for him. He and Patricia enjoyed many Tri-State bus tours throughout the United States. He collected John Deere tractors and lawn mowers. Wilfred is survived by his wife, Patricia of Platteville; two brothers, Robert (Rita) Hartung of Nathrop, CO; Eugene (Florence) Hartung of Cody, WY. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Linus and Cletus Hartung, sisters, Florence Meyer, Rosemary Reisen, and Lorraine VanSant, sister-in-law, Alice Hartung, brother-in-law, Mark Meyer.

96 F v. Mary Rita Christina Hartung was born on 20 Jun 1927 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 24 Jun 1927, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

+ 97 F vi. Rosemary Balbina Hartung was born on 4 Nov 1928 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 15 Feb 2000 in Lexington, KY at age 71, and was buried on 21 Feb 2000 in Calvary Cemetery, Racine, WI.

98 M vii. Cletus John Hartung was born on 9 Jul 1930 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 27 Jan 1948 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 17, and was buried in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI.

Platteville Journal
January 29, 1948
Cletus Hartung, 17, Dies Unexpectedly
Cletus Hartung, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hartung, passed away early Tuesday at a local hospital. He had been sick for about three weeks. The body was taken to the Karrmann-Engles Funeral home and later removed to the family residence south of Platteville. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Rev. Father John DeRocher officiated. Burial took place in Calvary Cemetery. Cletus was born on a farm in Paris Township and lived there until the family moved to a farm just south of Platteville about seven years ago. He attended St. Mary's Parochial school in Platteville and since completing his studies there, has helped his parents on the farm. Surviving are the bereaved parents, three sisters, Florence, Mrs. Mark Meyer, Platteville, and Rosemary and Lorraine at home, four brothers, Linus, Wilfred, Eugene and Robert all at home, his grandmothers, Mrs. John Hartung of Neilsville, Wisconsin, and a large number of other relatives. One sister and one brother preceded in death as infants.

+ 99 F viii. Lorraine Anna Hartung was born on 19 Apr 1932 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI and died on 31 Oct 2010 in Marshfield, Wood Cty, WI at age 78.

24. Joseph E. Averkamp was born on 22 Mar 1901 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 16 Jan 1976 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 74, and was buried on 19 Jan 1976 in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

Telegraph Herald
January 16, 1976
Joseph E. Averkamp
Joseph E. Averkamp, 74, of Rt. 1 East Dubuque died at 5 a.m. Friday at his home. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Church at Menominee. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Haudenshield Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Holy Name Society Rosary will be said at 2 p.m. Sunday and the Bible Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Averkamp, retired farmer was born in Dickeyville, Wis., on March 22, 1901. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, the former Florence Schulting; a son Wilmer of rural East Dubuque; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Weber of rural Hazel Green, Wis., and Evelyn at home; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a brother, Art Averkamp of rural East Dubuque and three sisters, Mrs. Cecilia Hesseling and Mrs. Joe (Babina) Siepker, both of Dickeyville, and Mrs. Theresa Hartung of Platteville, Wis.

Joseph married Florence C. Schulting, daughter of Peter Schulting and Mary Tranel, on 23 Nov 1926 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL. Florence was born on 30 Jan 1902 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 4 Jul 1977 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 75, and was buried in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

Telegraph Herald
July 6, 1977
Mrs. Florence C. Averkamp
Services for Mrs. Florence C. Schulting Averkamp, 75, of Rt. 1 East Dubuque will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Church at Menominee, Ill. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call until 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Haudenshield Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Scripture Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m., and St. Ann Rosary Society at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday Mrs. Averkamp died at 4:55 p.m. Monday at Hazel Green, Wis. hospital. She was born in Menominee, and was a member of St. Ann Society of the Nativity B.V.M. church. Her husband Joseph died Jan. 16, 1976. Surviving are a son, Wilmer of rural East Dubuque, two daughters Mrs. Lawrence (Eileen) Weber of rural Hazel Green, and Evelyn at home, 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

104 M iii. Eldon A. Averkamp was born on 11 Jul 1935 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 18 Jun 1961 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 25, and was buried in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

25. Arthur Averkamp was born on 6 Jun 1903 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 17 Feb 1985 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 81, and was buried in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

Telegraph Herald
February 18, 1985
Arthur B. Averkamp
Menominee, Ill. - Arthur B. Averkamp, 81, of Menominee, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Southwestern Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Menominee, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Monday at the Haudenshield Funeral home in East Dubuque, where the scripture wake services will be at 7 p.m., and Holy Name Society rosary at 8 p.m. Monday. Mr. Averkamp was born in Dickeyville, Wis., and farmed until his retirement. He was a member of the Nativity BVM Holy Name Society. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Loretta Handfelt, 1974 and a son, Merol in 1938. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edmund (Malinda) Dietzel and Mrs. Harold (Celina) Houtakker, both of Route 1, Cuba City; two sons, Norbert and Dorrance, both of Menominee; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Hartung of
Platteville, Wis., and Mrs. Balbina Siepker of Cuba City.

Arthur married Loretta Handfelt, daughter of Herman Handfelt and Adeline Tranel, on 23 Oct 1928 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL. Loretta was born on 20 Dec 1900 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 22 Mar 1976 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 75, and was buried in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

Telegraph Herald
March 24, 1974
Mrs. Arthur Averkamp
Services for Mrs. Arthur (Loretta) Averkamp, 73, of Rt. 1 East Dubuque who died at 7:30 a.m. Friday at the Hazel Green, Wis., Hospital will be the Mass of the Resurrection, at 11 a.m. Monday at the Nativity B.V.M. Church at Menominee, Ill. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday at the Haudenshield Funeral Home in East Dubuque. Mrs. Averkamp was born in Menominee, and she lived in this area her entire life. She was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Church and St. Ann's Society of the Church.
Surviving besides her husband, Arthur are two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Celina) Houtakker and Mrs. Edmund (Malinda) Dietzel, both of rural Cuba City; two sons Norbert and Dorrance, both of rural East Dubuque; eighteen grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Celia Hargrafen of Dyersville, Ia., Mrs. Anna Hargrafen of Delhi, Ia., and Mrs. Henry (Dora) Wubben of Menominee. The scripture wake service will be said at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

107 M ii. Merole Averkamp was born on 13 Mar 1933 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 20 Jul 1938 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 5, and was buried in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

Wisconsin State Journal
July 24, 1938
Hold Last Rites for Averkamp Child
Hazel Green - Funeral services were held for Merole I Averkamp, 5, Saturday at St. [Mary's church, Menominee, 111.- Burial was in the cemetery at Menominee. The child died at Fillbach's hospital, Hazel Green, Wednesday after a brief illness. Surviving are the parents and two brothers.

+ 108 M iii. Norbert P. Averkamp was born on 28 May 1936 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 28 Jul 2010 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 74, and was buried on 2 Aug 2010 in Nativity Bvm Church Cemetery, Menominee, IL.

+ 110 M v. Dorrance Adolph Averkamp was born on 13 Feb 1943 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 10 Mar 2016 in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 73, and was buried on 12 Mar 2016 in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Jo Daviess, IL.

26. Anton L Jansen was born on 10 Jan 1884 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 14 Apr 1943 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 59, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kieler.

Anton married Idella M. Dalsing on 9 Feb 1926 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI. Idella was born on 13 Nov 1891 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 18 Mar 1963 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 71, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kieler.

+ 111 F i. Wilma Catherine Jansen was born on 31 Aug 1933 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA, died on 6 Dec 2008 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 75, and was buried on 9 Dec 2008 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

28. Kathryn Jansen was born on 22 Jun 1889 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 Jan 1930 at age 40, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

Kathryn married Bernard Nicholas Hartung, son of Joseph Hartung and Helena Timmerman, on 14 Sep 1920 in Jamestown Twsp, Grant Cty, WI. Bernard was born on 10 Mar 1893 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 12 Dec 1979 at age 86, and was buried in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

+ 112 F i. Bernice Helen Hartung was born on 30 May 1925 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA, died on 12 Apr 2013 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 87, and was buried on 16 Apr 2013 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI.

+ 113 F ii. Kathryn Hildegard Hartung was born on 8 Jan 1930 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 2 Oct 2010 at age 80, and was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

29. Frank Mathew Jansen was born on 24 Jun 1892 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 16 Jun 1957 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Cty, WI at age 64, and was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

Frank married Ida Montag, daughter of William Montag and Lucy Fremgui, on 18 Jan 1921 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI. Ida was born on 17 Dec 1899 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 15 Dec 1993 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 93, and was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

+ 114 F i. Marie Lucille Jansen was born on 8 Dec 1922 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 Jun 2005 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 82, and was buried on 11 Jun 2005 in St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Cuba City.

+ 116 F iii. Leora Mary Jansen was born on 23 Apr 1926 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 20 Jun 2007 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 81, and was buried in Saint Rose Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, WI.

117 M iv. Eldon Frank Jansen was born on 15 Oct 1933 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA, died on 27 Feb 1988 in Josephine, OR at age 54, and was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Grants Pass, Josephine, OR.

31. Rudolph Alphons "Rudy" Jansen was born on 10 Jul 1897 in Jamestown Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 14 Jun 1965 at age 67, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

Rudolph married Anna Bertha Weber, daughter of John Weber and Bertha Khule, on 29 May 1928. Anna was born on 6 Aug 1906 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 25 Aug 1994 at age 88, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

119 M i. Robert Gerald Jansen was born on 21 Feb 1930 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 18 Jan 2003 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 72, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

+ 120 M ii. Gerald George Jansen was born on 29 Oct 1931 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 11 Mar 1998 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 66, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kieler.

123 F v. Elvila Helen Jansen was born on 2 Dec 1936 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 5 May 1981 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 44, and was buried in Saint Rose Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, WI.

32. Hilda D. Jansen was born on 4 May 1900 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 4 Sep 1981 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 81, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kieler.

Telegraph Herald
September 6, 1981
Mrs. Hilda Digman
Mrs. Hilda Digman, 81, of 2211 Rhomberg Ave., and formerly of Kieler, Wis., died Friday evening at St. Joseph's Unit of Mercy Health Center. Her husband Arthur L. died in 1973. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery at Kieler, Wis. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Hoffmann-Tierney Mortuary, where the wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Digman was born in Kieler. Surviving are three sons, Merlin A. and Eldon B., both of Dubuque, and Dr. Lester A. of Lincoln, Neb.; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and a twin sister, Mathilda Vondra of Dubuque.

Hilda married Arthur L. Digman, son of Joseph Digman and Margaret Ziegenfus, in 1921 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI. Arthur was born on 26 Jul 1898 in Grant Cty, WI, died in May 1973 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 74, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Kieler.

125 M ii. Emil Digman was born on 28 May 1923 and died on 12 Dec 1924 at age 1.

+ 126 M iii. Eldon B. Digman was born on 23 Feb 1926 in Jo Daviess Cty, IL, died on 3 May 2010 in Johnston, IA at age 84, and was buried on 7 May 2010 in St. Joseph's Mausoleum, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, IA.

33. Mathilda M. Jansen was born on 4 May 1900 in Grant Cty, WI, died on 15 Jun 1996 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 96, and was buried on 18 Jun 1996 in Saint Rose Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, WI.

Telegraph Herald
June 17, 1996
Mathilda M. Vondra
Mrs. Mathilda M. Vondra, 96, of Sunnycrest Manor, formerly of Ecumenical Towers, died at 6:55 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 1996, at Sunnycrest Manor. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Raphael's Cathedral, with burial in St. Rose Cemetery, Cuba City, Wis. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. Mrs. Vondra was a homemaker. She was born on May 4, 1900, in Grant County, Wis, daughter of Paul and Mary (Averkamp) Jansen. She married Edward M. Vondra on Jan. 16, 1923, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler, Wis.; he died March 8, 1938. She was a member of St. Raphael's Cathedral. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Irma Wiederholt, of Cuba City, Wis., and Mrs. Edwin J. (Edna) Mueller, of Dubuque; nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, John, Leo, Tony, Frank, George, Rudy and Ray Jansen; and four sisters, Sister Pulcheria, OSF; Mrs. Hilda Digman, Kathryn Hartung and Dora Jansen. A Mathilda M. Vondra Memorial Fund has been established.

Mathilda married Edward Michael Vondra, son of John M. Vondra and Margaret Kirchlier, on 16 Jan 1923 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI. Edward was born on 30 May 1901 in Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 Mar 1938 at age 36, and was buried in Saint Rose Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, WI.

+ 128 F i. Irma Mary Vondra was born on 2 Feb 1924 in Jamestown Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 2 Mar 2013 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 89, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

+ 129 F ii. Edna Margaret Vondra was born on 1 Jan 1926 in Jamestown Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 13 Oct 2010 at age 84, and was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, IA.

34. Raymond F. Jansen was born on 29 Apr 1902 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI and died on 22 Jun 1964 at age 62.

Raymond married Helen Sara Helbing, daughter of Anthony Helbing and Christina Heatrie, in Nov 1929. Helen was born on 2 Aug 1911 and died on 25 Sep 1999 at age 88.

+ 130 M i. Virgil Anthony Jansen was born on 16 Mar 1930 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 11 Aug 2017 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 87, and was buried on 15 Aug 2017 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

+ 131 M ii. Donald George Jansen was born on 24 Apr 1931 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 17 Dec 2003 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI at age 72, and was buried in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

36. Anthony Bernard Averkamp was born on 22 Jul 1895 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI and died on 3 Oct 1952 at age 57.

Anthony married Catherine Mary Reuter, daughter of Herman Joseph Reuter and Josephine Hesseling, on 8 Jan 1918 in Grant Cty, WI. Catherine was born on 8 Jan 1898 and died on 18 Aug 1944 at age 46.

+ 136 F i. Genevieve Josephine Averkamp was born on 29 May 1920 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 3 Jan 1996 at age 75, and was buried in Saint Rose Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, WI.

+ 137 F ii. Marjorie Martha Averkamp was born on 26 Sep 1921 in Dickeyville and died on 28 May 1986 at age 64.

+ 138 M iii. Edward Clement Averkamp was born on 24 Jun 1923 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI and died on 1 Jul 2006 in Prairie Du Chien, WI at age 83.

+ 139 F iv. Marie Catherine Averkamp was born on 30 Nov 1924 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI and died on 29 Nov 1971 at age 46.

+ 141 M vi. Bernard A. Averkamp was born on 24 Jun 1927 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 2 Aug 1999 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 72, and was buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Benton, WI.

+ 142 M vii. Dennis Nicholas Averkamp was born on 15 Mar 1929 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 17 Jul 2011 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 82, and was buried on 20 Jul 2011 in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Benton, Lafayette, WI.

+ 143 M viii. Joseph Albert Averkamp was born on 18 May 1931 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI and died on 30 Jan 2014 in Algoma, Kewaunee, WI at age 82.

+ 144 F ix. Kathleen Agnes Averkamp was born on 1 Dec 1932 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 May 2015 in Marinette, Marinette Cty, WI at age 82, and was buried on 13 May 2015 in Riverside Cemetery, Menominee, MI.

+ 145 F x. Lucille Josephine Averkamp was born on 10 Jun 1934 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 26 Jul 2012 in TX at age 78, and was buried in Saint Charles Cemetery, Genoa, Vernon Cty, WI.

+ 146 M xi. Antone Eugene Averkamp was born on 17 Jun 1937 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI and died on 29 Dec 2009 in Perrysburg, OH at age 72.

147 M xii. Gerald Averkamp was born on 8 Jul 1941 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI and died on 8 Jul 1941 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI.

37. Mary Magdalena Averkamp was born on 29 May 1897 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 25 Dec 1984 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 87, and was buried on 28 Dec 1984 in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Tennyson, WI.

Wisconsin State Journal
December 27, 1984
Reuter, Mrs. Magdalen
Platteville-Mrs. Magdalen Reuter, age 87, of 395 N. Chestnut St. in Platteville, formerly of Potosi, died Tuesday evening at Orchard Manor North. Her husband Leo preceded her In death on February 7, 1976. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, at St. Andrews Catholic Church In Tennyson with burial In the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Metcalfe Kuenster Funeral Home In Potosi, where the rosary will be said at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. She is survived by one son, Wilbert Reuter of Lancaster; five daughters, Mrs. Donald (Malinda) Upman and Mrs. Monroe (Mary) Koeller both of Platteville, Mrs. Mansel (Dorothy) Johns of Madison, Mrs. C. C. (Viola) Wlnkler of Potosi, Mrs. Duane (Alberta) Hanson of Appleton; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Upman of East Dubuque, Illinois and one brother.

Mary married Leo Bernard Reuter, son of Herman Joseph Reuter and Josephine Hesseling, on 12 Jun 1918 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI. Leo was born on 2 Jan 1889 in Potosi, Grant Cty, WI, died on 7 Feb 1976 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 87, and was buried on 9 Feb 1976 in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Tennyson, WI.

Wisconsin State Journal
February 8, 1976
Reuter, Leo B.
Platteville – Leo B. Reuter, age 87 died on Saturday, February 7, 1976, at the Platteville Municipal Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include his wife Magalena; a son Wilbert of Lancaster; five daughters; Mrs. Donald (Malinda) Upmann and Mrs. Monroe (Mary) Koeller, both of Platteville, Mrs. Mancel (Dorothy) Johns, Madison, Mrs. Cleestine (Viola) Winkler, Potosi, Mrs. Duane L. (Berta) Hanson, Appleton; thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Burial will be at Saint Anthony's Cemetery at Tenneyson. Friends may call at the Mergen Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday, where a scripture wake service will be held at 8 p.m.

148 M i. Wilbert Joseph Reuter was born on 23 Apr 1919 in Grant Cty, WI, died on 22 Jan 1997 in Grant Cty, WI at age 77, and was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, WI.

Wilbert married Marion Lucille Bendorf, daughter of John Ernest Bendorf and Leta Mae Gelbach, on 18 Oct 1963 in St. Clement's, Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI. Marion was born on 8 Jul 1918 in Potosi, Grant Cty, WI, died on 28 Feb 1989 in Grant Cty, WI at age 70, and was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant, WI.

+ 149 F ii. Malinda Josephine Reuter was born on 22 May 1921 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 13 Aug 2016 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 95, and was buried on 16 Aug 2016 in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, Grant Cty, WI.

150 M iii. Harold Anton Reuter was born on 20 Aug 1925 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI and died on 26 Jan 1944 at age 18.

Dorothy married Mansel Wilbur Johns, son of Jesse Johns and Edna Brunton.

+ 152 F v. Mary Prisilla Reuter was born on 5 Oct 1930 in Harrison Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 27 Aug 2014 in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 83, and was buried on 3 Sep 2014 in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Platteville, WI.

+ 154 F vii. Alberta Reuter was born on 27 Apr 1940 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 16 Nov 2012 in Appleton, Outagamie, WI at age 72, and was buried on 21 Nov 2012 in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, WI.

41. Nicolaus Frank Averkamp was born on 21 May 1908 in Paris Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 8 Oct 1949 in Elk Grove, Lafayettte Cty, WI at age 41, and was buried in Elk Grove, Lafayettte Cty, WI.

Nicolaus married Veronica Mary Aurit, daughter of Edward Aurit and Anna Rasque, on 12 Jan 1937 in Elk Grove, Lafayettte Cty, WI. Veronica was born on 11 Apr 1909 in Elk Grove, Lafayettte Cty, WI and died on 22 Sep 1977 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 68.

Telegraph Herald
September 23, 1977
Mrs. Veronica Averkamp
Cuba City, Wis. – Services for Mrs. Veronica Averkamp, 68, of 416 N. Randolph St. will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose Catholic Church here. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery at Elk Grove. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Haudenshield Funeral Home here, where the Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Averkamp died Thursday morning at the Cuba City Medical Center. She was a member of St. Rose Altar Society. Here husband Nicholas, died in 1949. Surviving are two sons, Bernard and Donald, both of Rt. 2 Cuba City; two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Rose Ann) Junk of Cuba City and Mrs. Robert (Rita) Rahe of Dyersville, Iowa; nine grandchildren, and a sisters, Mrs. Jack (Cecelia) Tarrell of Highland, Wis.

43. Agnes Cecilia Averkamp was born on 15 May 1915 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI, died on 21 Apr 1999 in Cedar Rapids, IA at age 83, and was buried in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Menominee, IL.

Telegraph Herald
April 23, 1999
Agnes C. Upmann
EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. - Agnes C. Upmann, 83, of 645 Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque, formerly of Menominee, died after a sudden illness at 9:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, Menominee, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, where there will be a parish rosary at 7 p.m. She was born on May 15, 1915, near Dickeyville, Wis., daughter of Bernard and Martha (Manemann) Averkamp. She married LeRoy W. Upmann on May 3, 1939, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dickeyville; he died on June 26, 1972. She was a homemaker and adored her grandchildren and family. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and playing a good game of euchre. Agnes played piano by ear and enjoyed her daily meal from Meals on Wheels. Surviving are four daughters, Darlene M. (John) Skarda, of Plattsmouth, Neb., Doris (James) Rubel, of Bellevue, Iowa, Carol M. (Ed) Poock, of Cedar Rapids, Deborah C. Marcov, of Dubuque; a son, John B. (Mary Ann) Upmann, of Bellevue; 17 grandchildren, Dr. Jefferey Rubel, John Skarda, Doug Rubel, Amy Skarda Lorfing, Julie Rubel Ramirez, Mike Upmann, Tim Skarda, Dean Upmann, Kevin Upmann, Tina Upmann, Dan Poock, Aaron Poock, Lisa Poock, Tami Upmann, Travis Poock, Zachary Marcov and Molly Marcov; five great-grandchildren, Travis Rubel, Samantha Upmann, Alexandria Ramirez, Tristen Lorfing and Sydney Skarda; and a special friend, Janet Erschen, of Dickeyville, Wis. She also was preceded in death by two sons, Richard L. Upmann, on Dec. 7,1990, and Ronald A. Upmann, on Aug. 14, 1991; her parents; five brothers; a sister; and two grandchildren, Angella and Robert Rubel. An Agnes C. Upmann Memorial Fund has been established.

Agnes married LeRoy William Upmann, son of John Upmann and Eldora Appel, on 3 May 1939 in Dickeyville, Grant Cty, WI. LeRoy was born on 13 Apr 1914, died on 26 Jun 1972 at age 58, and was buried in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Menominee, IL.

+ 161 M iii. John Bernard Upmann was born on 12 Sep 1944 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 12 Mar 2002 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 57, and was buried on 15 Mar 2002 in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Bellevue, IA.

+ 162 M iv. Richard Leroy Upmann was born on 16 May 1947 in Cuba City, Grant, WI, died on 7 Dec 1990 in Madison, Dane, WI at age 43, and was buried in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL.

164 M vi. Ronald Albert Upmann was born on 26 Jun 1957 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA, died on 14 Aug 1991 in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess Cty, IL at age 34, and was buried in Menominee, Jo Daviess Cty, IL.

44. Dorothy Mary Averkamp was born on 20 Mar 1916 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 5 Apr 2006 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 90, and was buried on 8 Apr 2006 in St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Cuba City.

Telegraph Herald
April 7, 2006
Dorothy Snyder
CUBA CITY, Wis. - Dorothy M. Snyder, 90, of Cuba City, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center- Dubuque. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the church, where there will be a parish and Catholic Daughters of the Americas wake service at 4 p.m. Friends also may call from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the church. The Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, is in charge of arrangements. She was born on March 20, 1916, in Kieler, daughter of Frank and Kathryn (Schroeder) Averkamp. She married William "Bill" Snyder on April 14, 1942, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler; he preceded her in death on April 3, 2004. She and Bill farmed in rural Cuba City, until their retirement in 1988. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She also belonged to the Immaculate Conception and St. Rose of Lima church choirs. Dorothy was a loving and committed wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed music, baking, playing cards and spending time with friends. Dorothy also enjoyed quilting. She was a frequent volunteer for many activities both in the community and at church. She will be deeply missed by all. Surviving are three daughters, Mary Snyder, of Dubuque, Elaine Snyder, of Madison, and JoAnn (Kenny) Wedig, of Davenport, Iowa; four sons, Art (Linda) Snyder, of DeWitt, Iowa, Bob Snyder, of Davenport, Iowa, Don (Sandy) Snyder, of Long Grove, Iowa, and Bill (Julie) Snyder, of Austin, Minn.; two sisters, Clotilda Muller, of Kieler, and Bertha (Dick) McMahon, of Lancaster; a sister-in-law, Shirley Averkamp, of Kieler; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a grandson; two brothers; and three sisters. A Dorothy M. Snyder Memorial Fund has been established, which will be donated to her favorite charities.

Dorothy married William Francis Snyder Sr., son of Peter Snyder and Anna Wiederhold, on 14 Apr 1942 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI. William was born on 15 Feb 1913 in Hazel Green, Grant Cty, WI, died on 3 Apr 2004 in Cuba City, Grant, WI at age 91, and was buried on 7 Apr 2004 in St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Cuba City.

Telegraph Herald
April 5, 2004
CUBA CITY, Wis. - William F. "Bill" Snyder, 91, of Cuba City, died Saturday, April 3, 2004, at home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish and Catholic Daughters of the Americas wake service at 4 p.m. He was born on Feb. 15, 1913, in Hazel Green, son of Peter and Anna (Wiederhold) Snyder. He graduated from the former Bayless Business College, Dubuque. He married Dorothy Averkamp on April 14, 1942, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler. Bill and Dorothy farmed in rural Cuba City, until their retirement in 1988. Bill enjoyed his retirement, spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 765 and a veteran of the Army. He will be deeply missed by all. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, of Cuba City; three daughters, Mary Snyder, of Dubuque, Elaine Snyder, of Madison, and JoAnn (Kenny) Wedig, of Davenport, Iowa; four sons, Art (Linda) Snyder, of De Witt, Iowa, Bob Snyder, of Davenport, Don (Sandy) Snyder, of Long Grove, Iowa, and Bill (Julie) Snyder, of Austin, Minn.; and 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, four brothers and a sister. Memorials may be given to Upland Homecare and Hospice. A special thank-you to Hospice for their help and support.

45. Margaret Mary Averkamp was born on 7 Sep 1917 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI and died on 31 Jan 1994 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 76.

Platteville Journal
February 3, 1994
Margaret M. Kieler
Margaret M. Kieler, 76, Dickeyville, died Monday, Jan. 31, 1994, at Finley Hospital, Dubuque. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City, where there will be a scripture wake service at 8 p.m. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Ghost Church, Dickeyville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kieler was born on Sept. 7, 1917, the daughter of Frank and Katherine (Schroeder) Averkamp of Kieler. She married John Kieler on June 15, 1937. They owned and operated Kieler's Stor in Dickeyville for 45 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Lou (Jerry) Udelhofen, Platteville, and Nancy (Jerry) Ames, Potosi; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy (Bill) Snyder, Cuba City, Bertha (Dick) McMahon, Lancaster, and Clotilda (Irvin) Muller, Kieler. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John in 1982, two brothers, Francis and Aloysius Averkamp, and two sisters Rita Udelhofen and Mary Averkamp.

Margaret married John Florian Kieler, son of Lawrence Kieler and Elizabeth Kunkel, on 15 Jun 1937 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI. John was born on 2 Dec 1913 in Jamestown Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 28 Dec 1982 at age 69, and was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, WI.

Platteville Journal
January 4, 1983
John F. Kieler
John F. Kieler, 69, owner of the John F. Kieler Store in Dickeyville, died Thursday, Dec. 28 at Mercy Health Center, Dubuque, Ia. Services were held Friday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville with burial in the church cemetery. Kieler owned the Dickeyville store for more than 44 years. He was born in Kieler and was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Averkamp, Kieler; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Mary Lou) Udelhofen, Platteville, and Mrs. Jerry (Nancy) Ames, Potosi; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Ollie, Francis and Martin, all of Kieler; and two sisters, Mrs. Art (Emily) Schroeder, Kieler, and Mrs. Leo (Celesta) Busch, Cuba City. A memorial fund has been established.

46. Bertha Catherine Averkamp was born on 2 Aug 1919 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 7 Feb 2007 in Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI at age 87, and was buried in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI.

Telegraph Herald
February 8, 2007
McMahon, Bertha C.
LANCASTER - Bertha C. McMahon, age 87, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 2, 1919, at Kieler, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Schroeder) Averkamp. She married Richard C. McMahon on May 1, 1945, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler. They assisted his father in farming until 1951. When he retired, they purchased the family farm. In the mid-1970s, she returned to school, became a licensed practical nurse, and was employed at the Lancaster Nursing Home for many years. Bertha collected Beanie Babies and she would take outings with Richard throughout the county searching for the newest ones. She enjoyed reading, collecting coins and stamps, and genealogy research. Bertha also enjoyed gardening, especially flower gardens, and always planted many gladiolas, her favorite flower. Bertha was a very caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived by 11 children: Steve (Norma) McMahon, Ipswich, England; Richard W. (Linda) McMahon, Poplar Grove, Ill.; Mary (Nick) Breuer, Mount Hope; Michael (Mary) McMahon, Roscoe, Ill.; John (Janice) McMahon, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Kevin (special friend, Carmen) McMahon, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii; Daniel (Lynn) McMahon, Mount Horeb; David McMahon, Lancaster; Terry (Katherine) McMahon, Lodi; Tim McMahon, Lancaster; and Mark (Andrea) McMahon, Lancaster; 32 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one sister, Clotilda Muller, Kieler; two sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Kolar, Marion, Iowa; and Shirley Averkamp, Kieler; as well as many nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on July 12, 2003; a daughter, Kathleen; two sons, Patrick and Joseph; and two grandsons, Matthew and Christopher McMahon; her sisters and brothers, Dorothy Snyder, Margaret Kieler, Rita Udelhofen, Mary Averkamp, Francis Averkamp, and Aloysius Averkamp; and her brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial will be in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, where a Catholic Daughters' rosary will be held at 4 p.m. Friends may also call on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. The Schwartz Funeral Home of Lancaster is assisting the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Bertha C. McMahon Memorial Fund has been established.

Bertha married Richard Clarence McMahon, son of Clarence E McMahon and Daisy Tuckwood, on 1 May 1945 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI. Richard was born on 2 Mar 1918 in South Lancaster Twsp, Grant Cty, WI, died on 12 Jul 2003 in Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI at age 85, and was buried in St. Clement Cemetery, Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI.

Telegraph Herald
July 14, 2003
Richard C. McMahon
LANCASTER, Wis. - Richard C. McMahon, 85, of Lancaster, died Saturday, July 12, 2003, at home, following a difficult and courageous battle with cancer. He died in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by many of his children and grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Clement Catholic Church, Lancaster, with Monsignor Dan Ganshert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church, where there will be a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 4 p.m. Friends also may call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. The Schwartz Funeral Home, Lancaster, is in charge of arrangements. He was born on March 2, 1918, at the home farm on Old Potosi Road, in South Lancaster Township, son of Clarence E. and Daisy (Tuckwood) McMahon. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1936, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1940, with a bachelor's degree in agricultural education. He married Bertha C. Averkamp, of Kieler, on May 1, 1945, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler. They assisted his father in farming until 1951, when Clarence retired and they purchased the family farm. Richard also was a case worker for the Grant County Department of Social Services from 1964 to 1983, while continuing to farm with the assistance of his wife and children. He retired from social work in 1983, and returned full-time to his true passion, which was farming. Richard was a devoted member of St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Surviving are his loving wife of 58 years, Bertha, of Lancaster; 11 children, Steve (Norma) McMahon, of Ipswich, England, Richard W. (Linda) McMahon, of Poplar Grove, Ill., Mary (Nick) Breuer, of Mount Hope, Michael (Mary) McMahon, of Roscoe, Ill., John (Janice) McMahon, of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kevin (special friend, Carmen) McMahon, of Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii, Daniel (Lynn) McMahon, of Mount Horeb, David McMahon, of Lancaster, Terry (Katherine) McMahon, of Lodi, Tim McMahon, of Lancaster, and Mark (Andrea) McMahon, of Lancaster. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Kolar, of Lancaster; a first cousin, Gladys Wilson, of Oak Park, Ill.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Snyder, of Cuba City; two sisters-in-law, Clotilda Muller and Shirley Averkamp, both of Kieler; as well as many nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his parents and stepmother, Jessie McMahon, Richard was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen; two sons, Patrick and Joseph; a grandson, Matthew McMahon; and a sister, Helen McMahon. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Richard C. McMahon Memorial Fund has been established. We wish to extend our gratitude to Msgr. Tom Baxter, Msgr. Dan Ganshert and Bill Manthe. We also extend our gratitude to the compassionate staff from Grant County Hospice who helped Richard and our family. Richard was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

Stephen married Norma Glendine Barrow, daughter of Byron Smith and Doreen Barrow.

180 F vi. Kathleen Clotilda McMahon was born on 20 Feb 1953 in Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI, died on 24 Sep 1973 in Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI at age 20, and was buried on 27 Sep 1973.

184 M x. Patrick Thomas McMahon was born on 20 Apr 1958 in Grant Cty, WI and died on 6 Jun 1978 in South Lancaster Twsp, Grant Cty, WI at age 20.

188 M xiv. Joseph Richard McMahon was born on 12 Jul 1963 in Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI and died on 12 Jul 1963 in Lancaster, Grant Cty, WI.

48. Aloysius Paul Averkamp was born on 30 Apr 1923 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 3 Aug 1976 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 53, and was buried on 7 Aug 1976 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI.

Telegraph Herald
August 5, 1976
Aloysius P. Averkamp
Services for Aloysius P. Averkamp, 53 of Rt. 1 Cuba City, Wis., will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Kieler, Wis. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Cuba City American Legion Post. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hoffmann Mortuary, where the Rosary will be said at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Averkamp died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Xavier Hospital. He was born near Kieler, and had been employed at the John Deere Dubuque Works since 1947. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Holy Name Society, the Cuba City American Legion Post and the U.A.W. Local 94. He was a World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, the former Shirley Meyer; four daughters, Mrs. Dan (Mary) Rygel of Woodland, Calif., and Lynn, Diane and Karen all at home; seven sons, Thomas J. of Rt. 1 Cuba City, Terrance F. of Ann Arbor, Mich., Lawrence W. and Paul F. both of Dubuque and Joseph, James, and Lloyd, all at home.; three grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Snyder, Mrs. Irvin (Clotilda) Muller and Mrs. Dale (Rita) Udelhofen, all of Cuba City, Mrs. John (Margaret) Kieler of Dickeyville, Wis., and Mrs. Richard (Bertha) McMahon of Lancaster, Wis. and a brother Francis of rural Cuba City.

Aloysius married Shirley Meyer, daughter of Jacob Meyer and Marie Vosberg, on 30 Aug 1949 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA. Shirley was born on 15 Sep 1926 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA, died on 12 Jun 2018 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 91, and was buried on 18 Jun 2018 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI.

Shirley M. Averkamp, 91, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler where the parish wake service will be at 5:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Monday at the parish center before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements. Shirley was born on September 15, 1926, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob and Marie (Vosberg) Meyer. She married Aloysius Averkamp on August 30, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1976. Shirley loved children and enjoyed reading to them and cooking for them at Immaculate Conception School. She loved to cook and will be remembered for her cooking. Shirley enjoyed Jeopardy, Bingo and loved hats. She enjoyed watching her children's and grandchildren's sports and was a fan of the Badgers, Packers, Wahlert Golden Eagles and Cuba City Cubans. Survivors include her children, Thomas (Karen) Averkamp, of Cuba City, WI, Terrance (Kim) Averkamp, of Iowa City, IA, Mary (Dan) Rygel, of Burlington, NC, Lawrence (Sally) Averkamp, of Park View, IA, Paul (Diane) Averkamp, of Dubuque, IA, Joseph (Suzanne) Averkamp, of Alexandria, VA, James (Jan) Averkamp, of Lakewood, WA, Lloyd (Chris) Averkamp, of Ironwood, MI, Lynn (Phil) Christensen, of Lacey, WA, Diane (Norm) Tougas, of Frisco, TX, and Karen Stewart, of Plano, TX; her sister, Mary (Fred) Gattas, of Upland, CA; her sister-in-law, Clotilda Muller, of Cuba City, WI; 26 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jacob, Rollie, and James, and her sisters, Betty and Bert. A Shirley M. Averkamp Memorial Fund has been established.

49. Clotilda Mary Averkamp was born on 30 Apr 1925 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 19 Feb 2020 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 94, and was buried on 22 Feb 2020 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, WI.

Clotilda M. Muller, 94, of Kieler, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa, surrounded by her family. She was lifted up into the loving arms of our Lord and was able to join her husband, parents, siblings and extended family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Saturday at the parish center before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family. Clotilda was born on April 30, 1925, in Kieler, Wisconsin, the daughter of Francis "Frank" and Kathryn (Schroeder) Averkamp. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Parish. She graduated from Cuba City High School as valedictorian after completing high school in three years. Mom married Dad, Irvin Muller, on May 7, 1947, and proceeded to have all nine of her children baptized and raised in the same faith based community that guided her throughout her entire life. Irvin preceded her in death on March 22, 1998. Clotilda worked as a waitress at the Dug Out Supper Club and Country Heights Supper Club, a clerk at the Kieler Store in Dickeyville, a bookkeeper for Montgomery Wards in Plattevile and at the Kieler Cheese Factory/Kieler Dairy. Mom started singing in the church choir as a teenager, taking a "brief break" after the birth of her oldest son but was soon to return to the choir after her mom (Grandma Averkamp) and our dad gave her the support and encouragement to continue her love for worshipping God in song. Mom continued this lovely mission for over 75 years, receiving a Papal Blessing from Pope Francis for her years of dedication. She climbed the stairs and took "her place" on the top tier for countless Sunday, wedding, First Communion, Confirmation and funeral masses. After the age of 90 when the journey up the stairs of the church to the choir loft became too difficult, she sat "downstairs" and continued to praise our Lord in song. When she attended Mass anywhere one of the first things she would do was to look at the hymns that were scheduled for the Mass. Sometimes she would whisper to me, "I don't know this one." I would always smile at her and say, "When the music begins you will know it." She would be singing along before we got to the chorus. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Jean (Mike) Ede, Dubuque, IA, Sharon (Jim) Neis, Kieler, WI, and Barbara (Kevin) Moeller, Dubuque, IA; her sons, Keith (Jean) Muller, Tennyson, WI, Kenneth (Lois) Muller, Roger (Pat) Muller, Ronald (Mary) Muller, and Phil (Traci) Muller, all of Cuba City, WI, and Nick (Kim) Muller, of Dickeyville, WI; 30 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Parker; her siblings, Dorothy Snyder, Margaret Kieler, Bertha McMahon, Francis Averkamp, Al Averkamp, Rita Udelhofen and Mary Averkamp; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Our family wishes to give a sincere thank you to the entire staff at Enoble Manor, Stonehill Franciscan Services and Hospice of Dubuque.

Clotilda married Irvin John Muller, son of Philip Muller and Elizabeth Holzer, on 7 May 1947 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI. Irvin was born on 22 May 1925 in Tennyson, Grant Cty, WI, died on 22 Mar 1998 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 72, and was buried on 25 Mar 1998 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Telegraph Herald
March 23, 1998
Irvin J. Muller
Kieler, Wis. - Irvin J. Muller, 72, of Kieler, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 1998, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, with the Rev. Philip Krogman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the Cuba City and Dickeyville Veterans of Foreign Wars. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Muller operated the Kieler Dairy with Floyd Gillen from 1949-56. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kowalski-Kieler Inc., and after retirement he sold Gutwein Seed, where he was a member of the Gold Club from 1992-98. He was born on May 22, 1925, in Tennyson, son of Philip and Elizabeth (Holzer) Muller. He married Clotilda M. Averkamp on May 7, 1947, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler. He was a World War II veteran, and a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, and its holy name society. Dad enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing, but mostly he loved to be with his family. He was loved and admired by family and friends. He will be sadly missed, but he will live forever in our hearts. Surviving are his wife, Clotilda; six sons, Keith (Jeanie), of Tennyson, Ken (Lois) and Nick(Kim), both of Dickeyville, and Roger (Pat), Ron (Mary) and Philip (Traci Vosberg), all of Kieler; three daughters, Mary Jean (Mike Ede) Arling, of Dubuque, Sharon (Jim) Neis, of Kieler, and Barb Muller, of Madison; 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Clifford (Marie)Muller, of Lancaster; and nine sisters, Edna (Floyd) Gillen, Margaretta(Francis) Kieler, Marcella (Martin) Kieler, Viola (Bob) Richard and Betty Jansen, all of Kieler, Marian (Harry) Welter, of Hazel Green, Bernetta (Cecil) Hinderman, of Dickeyville, and Isabel (Bob) Dare and Patty (Joe)Kaster, both of Janesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mary Kay Muller and Freda Pluemer.

Barbara married Terry Droessler, son of Roger Droessler and Mary Jane Komlski.

50. Rita Hildegard Averkamp was born on 26 May 1927 in Kieler, Grant Cty, WI, died on 29 Sep 1990 in Platteville, Grant Cty, WI at age 63, and was buried in St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Cuba City.

Telegraph Herald
October 1, 1990
Rita H. Udelhofen, 63, Cuba City, died at Southwest Health Center, Platteville Saturday, Sept. 29, 1990. Mrs. Udelhofen was born Rita Averkamp in Kieler May 26, 1927, daughter of Frank and Catherine Schroeder Averkamp. She drove a school bus for Stratton Buses, Cuba City, for 10 years. She married Dale Udelhofen in Kieler Jan. 9, 1945. She is survived by her husband, Dale; four sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Bill) Snyder, Cuba City, Margaret (Mrs. John) Kieler, Dickeyville, Clothilda (Mrs. Irvin) Muller, Kieler, and Bertha (Mrs. Richard) McMahon, Lancaster; three daughters, Janet (Mrs. Ken) Ritchie, Hixson, Tenn., Madonna (Mrs. Timothy) Coulthart, Madison, and Vicki (Mrs. Gary) Kunkel, Kieler; five sons, Terry, John and David, all of Madison, Greg, Jefferson, and Kevin, Cuba City; and eight grandchildren. Services were held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City Tuesday. Burial was in the church cemetery. Casey-Siegert Funeral Home, Cuba City, was in charge of arrangements. Platteville Paper Services for Rita H. Udelhofen, 63, Cuba City, were held Tuesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Udelhofen drove a school bus for Stratton Buses in Cuba City for 10 years. She was born on may 26, 1927, in Kieler, the daughter of Frank and Catherine Schroeder Averkamp. She died Saturday, Sept. 29, 1990, at Southwest Health Center Hospital, Platteville. She married Dale Udelhofen on Jan. 9, 1945, in Kieler. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Ken (Janet) Ritchie of Hixson, Tenn., Mrs. Timothy (Madonna) Coulthart of Madison and Mrs. Gary (Vicki) Kunkel of Kieler; five sons, Terry, John and David Udelhofen, all of Madison, Greg Udelhofen of Jefferson and Kevin Udelhofen of Cuba City; eight grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Bill (Dorothy) Synder of Cuba City, Mrs. John (Margaret) Kieler of Dickeyville, Mrs. Irvin (Clotilda) Muller of Kieler and Mrs. Richard (Bertha) McMahon of Lancaster.

Rita married Dale Englebert Udelhofen, son of Harry Eugene Udelhofen and Gladys Margaret Reiter, on 9 Jan 1945 in Immaculate Conception, Kieler. Dale was born on 17 Feb 1924 in Grant Cty, WI, died on 29 Sep 1997 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 73, and was buried in St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Cemetery, Cuba City.

Telegraph Herald
October 1, 1997
Dale E. Udelhofen, 73, Cuba City, died Monday morning, Sept. 29, 1997, at Mercy Health Center, Dubuque. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City with the Rev. Phillip Krogman officiating. Friends called from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 4 p.m. Udelhofen was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Platteville, the son of Harry and Gladys (Reiter) Udelhofen. He married Rita Averkamp on Jan. 9, 1987, in Kieler. She preceded him in death on Sept. 29, 1990. He was a carpenter for many years. Surviving are three daughters, Janet (Ken) Ritchie, Hixson, Tenn., Madonna (Timothy) Coulthart, Madison, and Vicki (Gary) Kunkel, Kieler; five sons, Terry (Mary Alice) Udelhofen, Madison, John (Susan) Udelhofen, Madison, David Udelhofen, Madison, Greg (Monica) Udelhofen, Jefferson, and Kevin Udelhofen, Cuba City; a brother, Kenneth Udelhofen, Belmont; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd, in 1990, and a grandson.

209 M i. Francis Harry Udelhofen was born on 18 Jun 1946 in Cuba City Hospital, died on 20 Jun 1946 in Cuba City Hospital, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, Grant Cty, WI.

Anna married Kenneth Elden Fritz, son of William Fritz and Margaret Leindeeker. Kenneth was born on 27 Jun 1921 in Potosi, Grant Cty, WI, died on 26 Aug 1983 in Dubuque, Dubuque Cty, IA at age 62, and was buried in Potosi, Grant Cty, WI.

Telegraph Herald
August 26, 1983
Kenneth E. Fritz
Potosi, Wis. - Kenneth E. Fritz, 62, of Potosi, died Friday morning at St. Joseph's Unit of Mercy Health Center in Dubuque. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, with burial in the church cemetery, where combined military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 473 and VFW Post 5276. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Metcalf-Kuenster Funeral home in Potosi, where the American Legion service will be held at 7 p.m. and the rosary said at 8 p.m. He was present commander of American Legion Post 473. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Averkamp; a daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Margaret) Hesseling of Dickeyville, Wis.; four sons, Don of Lancaster, Ray of Potosi, and Ron and Jim, both at home; two grandchildren, and a brother Glen "Jack" Fritz of Lake Mills, Wis.

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