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Henry Garrett Wilke

M, b. 18 January 1879, d. March 1959

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henry Garrett Wilke was also known as Garrett Henry.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Garrett Wilke was also known as Garrett Henry.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	18 January 1879	Henry Garrett Wilke was born on 18 January 1879 at Wisconsin.
Marriage	circa 1905	He married Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer circa 1905.
Death	March 1959	Henry Garrett Wilke died in March 1959 at Alhambra, California, at age 80.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

18 January 1879

Henry Garrett Wilke was born on 18 January 1879 at Wisconsin.

Marriage

circa 1905

He married Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer circa 1905.

Death

March 1959

Henry Garrett Wilke died in March 1959 at Alhambra, California, at age 80.

Census Date	Location	Description
30 April 1910	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Henry Garrett Wilke was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
2 January 1920	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²
2 April 1930	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Census Date

Location

Description

30 April 1910

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Henry Garrett Wilke was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

2 January 1920

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

2 April 1930

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.³

Date	Location	Description
12 September 1918	World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin	On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

12 September 1918

World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin

On 12 September 1918 at World War I Draft Registration, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer

Lawrence G. Wilke b. c 1908, d. b 1996
Marcella C. Wilke b. c 1910, d. b 1996
Mildred M. Wilke+ b. 21 Dec 1911, d. 27 Feb 1996
Felicia C. Wilke b. c 1918
Gerald Henry Wilke b. c Jan 1927, d. b 1996

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1711; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0044; Image: 528; FHL Number: 1375724.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 451.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 750.0.

Felicia C. Wilke

F, b. circa 1918

Father*

Henry Garrett Wilke b. 18 Jan 1879, d. Mar 1959

Mother*

Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer b. c 1885, d. b 1930

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name		Her married name was Henderson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Henderson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1918	Felicia C. Wilke was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1918

Felicia C. Wilke was born circa 1918 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Henry Garrett Wilke and Cecilia Elizabeth Folmer.

Census Date	Location	Description
2 January 1920	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
2 April 1930	Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin	Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

2 January 1920

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1920 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

2 April 1930

Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin

Felicia C. Wilke was listed as a daughter in Henry Garrett Wilke's household on the 1930 Census at Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 451.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Smelser, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 750.0.

Wayne H. Helbing

M, b. 10 September 1933, d. 15 July 1970

Father*

Anton E. Helbing b. 5 Dec 1910, d. 13 Oct 2008

Mother*

Mildred M. Wilke b. 21 Dec 1911, d. 27 Feb 1996

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 September 1933	Wayne H. Helbing was born on 10 September 1933 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Anton E. Helbing and Mildred M. Wilke.
Marriage	17 April 1953	Wayne H. Helbing married Jane Ann Kilkelly on 17 April 1953 Jane Ann Kilkelly and Wayne Helbing engagement announcement.
Death	15 July 1970	Wayne H. Helbing died on 15 July 1970 at at home, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 36 Wayne H Helbing obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 16, 1970 - Wayne H Helbing obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 September 1933

Wayne H. Helbing was born on 10 September 1933 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Anton E. Helbing and Mildred M. Wilke.

Marriage

17 April 1953

Wayne H. Helbing married Jane Ann Kilkelly on 17 April 1953 Jane Ann Kilkelly and Wayne Helbing engagement announcement.

Death

15 July 1970

Wayne H. Helbing died on 15 July 1970 at at home, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 36 Wayne H Helbing obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 16, 1970 - Wayne H Helbing obituary

Date	Location	Description
November 1970	Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin	In November 1970 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, Wayne H Helbing estate sale. Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 11, 1970 - Wayne H Helbing estate sale

Date

Location

Description

November 1970

Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin

In November 1970 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, Wayne H Helbing estate sale.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald November 11, 1970 - Wayne H Helbing estate sale

Eldon G. Burdt

M, b. 29 October 1911, d. 17 September 1988

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	29 October 1911	Eldon G. Burdt was born on 29 October 1911 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
Marriage	January 1938	He married Anna M. Helbing, daughter of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, in January 1938 Anne Helbing and Eldon G Burdt engagement announcement; also reported as 1935. Quad-City Times (Davenport, Iowa) 07 Dec 1937 - Anne Helbing and Eldon G Burdt engagement announcement
Death	17 September 1988	Eldon G. Burdt died on 17 September 1988 at age 76 QUAD-CITY TIMES Thursday, Sept 18, 1986 Davenport Eldon Burdt Eldon G. Burdt, 74, of 2808 Dubuque St., Davenport, died Wednesday at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St Paul the Apoetle Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery; Visitation is 2 to 9 pm. today at Halligan-McCabe Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. He retired in 1970 from the weapons command division at Rock Island Arsenal, where he had been employed 35 years. Mr. Burdt married Anna Helbing in 1935 in Dubuque, Iowa. She died in 1975. He married Annabella Underdonk in 1975 in Davenport. He was a member of the church and Davenport Moose and Elks lodges. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Elliott (Carolyn) Duskin, Walnut Creek, Calif; sons, Stephen, Fairfax, Va; Hugo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Lawrence, St. Louis; stepdaughters, Mrs. Gerald (Beverly) McCarty, Mrs. William (Rebecca) McClel-lan and Mrs. Tony (Nancy) Hogren, all of Davenport, and Mrs. Alvin (Patricia) Murphy, Kewanee, Ill; stepsons, Lawrence Underdonk, Clinton, Iowa, and William Underdonk, Bowlingbrook, Ill; nine grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Marjorie) Stevenson, Orinda, Calif; and a brother, Kenneth, Danville, Calif.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

29 October 1911

Eldon G. Burdt was born on 29 October 1911 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Marriage

January 1938

He married Anna M. Helbing, daughter of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, in January 1938 Anne Helbing and Eldon G Burdt engagement announcement; also reported as 1935.

Quad-City Times (Davenport, Iowa) 07 Dec 1937 - Anne Helbing and Eldon G Burdt engagement announcement

Death

17 September 1988

Eldon G. Burdt died on 17 September 1988 at age 76 QUAD-CITY TIMES Thursday, Sept 18, 1986 Davenport Eldon Burdt Eldon G. Burdt, 74, of 2808 Dubuque St., Davenport, died Wednesday at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St Paul the Apoetle Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery; Visitation is 2 to 9 pm. today at Halligan-McCabe Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. He retired in 1970 from the weapons command division at Rock Island Arsenal, where he had been employed 35 years. Mr. Burdt married Anna Helbing in 1935 in Dubuque, Iowa. She died in 1975. He married Annabella Underdonk in 1975 in Davenport. He was a member of the church and Davenport Moose and Elks lodges. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Elliott (Carolyn) Duskin, Walnut Creek, Calif; sons, Stephen, Fairfax, Va; Hugo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Lawrence, St. Louis; stepdaughters, Mrs. Gerald (Beverly) McCarty, Mrs. William (Rebecca) McClel-lan and Mrs. Tony (Nancy) Hogren, all of Davenport, and Mrs. Alvin (Patricia) Murphy, Kewanee, Ill; stepsons, Lawrence Underdonk, Clinton, Iowa, and William Underdonk, Bowlingbrook, Ill; nine grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Marjorie) Stevenson, Orinda, Calif; and a brother, Kenneth, Danville, Calif.

Children of Eldon G. Burdt and Anna M. Helbing

Stephen R. Burdt b. 1 Jun 1939, d. 13 Apr 2019
Hugo Burdt b. 20 Nov 1941, d. 22 Feb 2020
Lawrence John Burdt b. 11 Nov 1944, d. 9 May 2005

Susan Catharine Klaas

F, b. 14 September 1909, d. 9 April 1986

Father*

Herman John Klaas b. 18 Apr 1874, d. 25 Mar 1958

Mother*

Mary Magdalena Alt b. 24 Feb 1878, d. 27 Feb 1932

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Susan Catharine Klaas was also known as Susanna.
Married Name	12 November 1929	As of 12 November 1929,her married name was Helbing.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Susan Catharine Klaas was also known as Susanna.

Married Name

12 November 1929

As of 12 November 1929,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 September 1909	Susan Catharine Klaas was born on 14 September 1909 at Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of Herman John Klaas and Mary Magdalena Alt.
Marriage	12 November 1929	Susan Catharine Klaas married John Bernard Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, on 12 November 1929 at Grant, Wisconsin, Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement. Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal November 14, 1929 - Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement
Death	9 April 1986	Susan Catharine Klaas died on 9 April 1986 at Illinois at age 76.
Burial	after 9 April 1986	She was buried after 9 April 1986 at East Dubuque Cemetery, Dunleith Township, Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 September 1909

Susan Catharine Klaas was born on 14 September 1909 at Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Herman John Klaas and Mary Magdalena Alt.

Marriage

12 November 1929

Susan Catharine Klaas married John Bernard Helbing, son of Henry Helbing and Caroline Bode, on 12 November 1929 at Grant, Wisconsin, Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald And Times Journal November 14, 1929 - Susan Klaas and John Helbing marriage announcement

Death

9 April 1986

Susan Catharine Klaas died on 9 April 1986 at Illinois at age 76.

Burial

after 9 April 1986

She was buried after 9 April 1986 at East Dubuque Cemetery, Dunleith Township, Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Census Date	Location	Description
1920	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Susan Catharine Klaas was listed as a daughter in Herman John Klaas's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

1920

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Susan Catharine Klaas was listed as a daughter in Herman John Klaas's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Susan Catharine Klaas and John Bernard Helbing

Doris Carol Helbing b. 11 Apr 1932, d. 20 Jul 2006
Terrance J. Helbing b. 21 May 1951, d. 28 Mar 1994

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920;Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 41.

Merlin E. Helbing

M, b. 14 March 1929, d. 27 December 2010

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Merlin E Helbing

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Merlin E. Helbing was also known as Merks.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Merlin E. Helbing was also known as Merks.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 March 1929	Merlin E. Helbing was born on 14 March 1929 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
Death	27 December 2010	Merlin E. Helbing died on 27 December 2010 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81 Merlin E. Helbing, 81, of Cuba City, WI, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at home. Merlin was born on March 14, 1929, in Cuba City, WI, the son of John C. and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing. He married Bernadine “Bunnie” Ertz Helbing on July 8, 1952, at St. Mary’s Church in Bloomington, WI. Survivors include his wife, Bunnie of Cuba City; a son, Alan Helbing of Cuba City; three daughters: Pam (Dave) Fischer of Janesville, WI, Pat (Wayne) Runde, of LaCrosse, WI, and Sandy (Gerry) Eggers of Dubuque, IA; three sisters: Elizabeth Dalsing of Dubuque, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, WI, and Elaine (David) Lange of Mt. Prospect, IL; a brother, Leonard (Beverly) Helbing of Dubuque; a brother-in-law, Richard Nilles of Dubuque; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Helbing of Cuba City; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Joshua Eggers; his sister, Evelyn Nilles; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Louise and Ray Droessler and Margaret and Lawrence Schardt; his brother, William Helbing; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe and Elma Helbing and Ed and Leora Helbing; and a brother-in-law, Delmar Dalsing. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at HOLY GHOST CHURCH in DICKEYVILLE, with Rev. Bernard Rott and Rev. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at CASEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES in CUBA CITY, where the parish rosary will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the FUNERAL HOME before the service. Janesville Gazette December 29, 2010 - Merlin E Helbing obituary
Burial	after 27 December 2010	He was buried after 27 December 2010 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 March 1929

Merlin E. Helbing was born on 14 March 1929 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Death

27 December 2010

Merlin E. Helbing died on 27 December 2010 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81 Merlin E. Helbing, 81, of Cuba City, WI, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at home. Merlin was born on March 14, 1929, in Cuba City, WI, the son of John C. and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing. He married Bernadine “Bunnie” Ertz Helbing on July 8, 1952, at St. Mary’s Church in Bloomington, WI. Survivors include his wife, Bunnie of Cuba City; a son, Alan Helbing of Cuba City; three daughters: Pam (Dave) Fischer of Janesville, WI, Pat (Wayne) Runde, of LaCrosse, WI, and Sandy (Gerry) Eggers of Dubuque, IA; three sisters: Elizabeth Dalsing of Dubuque, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, WI, and Elaine (David) Lange of Mt. Prospect, IL; a brother, Leonard (Beverly) Helbing of Dubuque; a brother-in-law, Richard Nilles of Dubuque; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Helbing of Cuba City; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Joshua Eggers; his sister, Evelyn Nilles; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Louise and Ray Droessler and Margaret and Lawrence Schardt; his brother, William Helbing; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe and Elma Helbing and Ed and Leora Helbing; and a brother-in-law, Delmar Dalsing. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at HOLY GHOST CHURCH in DICKEYVILLE, with Rev. Bernard Rott and Rev. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at CASEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES in CUBA CITY, where the parish rosary will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the FUNERAL HOME before the service.

Janesville Gazette December 29, 2010 - Merlin E Helbing obituary

Burial

after 27 December 2010

He was buried after 27 December 2010 at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
17 April 1930	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Merlin E. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date	Location	Description
29 September 1956	Key West, Iowa	Merlin E. Helbing was the best man at the wedding of Charlotte Elnore Kringle and William Anton Helbing on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa; William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.

Date

Location

Description

29 September 1956

Key West, Iowa

Merlin E. Helbing was the best man at the wedding of Charlotte Elnore Kringle and William Anton Helbing on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa; William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Elizabeth A. Helbing

F, b. 14 August 1921, d. 23 February 2015

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Elizabeth (Helbing) Dalsing

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	6 June 1945	As of 6 June 1945,her married name was Dalsing.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

6 June 1945

As of 6 June 1945,her married name was Dalsing.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 August 1921	Elizabeth A. Helbing was born on 14 August 1921 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
Marriage	6 June 1945	Elizabeth A. Helbing married Delmar J. Dalsing, son of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Kaiser, on 6 June 1945 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	23 February 2015	Elizabeth A. Helbing died on 23 February 2015 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 93 Elizabeth A. Dalsing, 93, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at Heritage Manor. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Private burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth is survived by 5 children, Linda (Jim) Erpelding, Stephen (Mary) Dalsing, Susan (Dave) Placke, Debbie (Marshall) Grice, and Lisa Dalsing. Eleven Grandchildren, sixteen Great grand children, a brother Leonard (Bev) Helbing, two sisters; Joan (Merlin) Patzner and Elaine (Dave) Lange. She was preceded in death by her husband Delmar Dalsing and daughter Sharon Burd.
Burial	after 23 February 2015	She was buried after 23 February 2015 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 August 1921

Elizabeth A. Helbing was born on 14 August 1921 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

6 June 1945

Elizabeth A. Helbing married Delmar J. Dalsing, son of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Kaiser, on 6 June 1945 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

23 February 2015

Elizabeth A. Helbing died on 23 February 2015 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 93 Elizabeth A. Dalsing, 93, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at Heritage Manor.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Private burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Church. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth is survived by 5 children, Linda (Jim) Erpelding, Stephen (Mary) Dalsing, Susan (Dave) Placke, Debbie (Marshall) Grice, and Lisa Dalsing. Eleven Grandchildren, sixteen Great grand children, a brother Leonard (Bev) Helbing, two sisters; Joan (Merlin) Patzner and Elaine (Dave) Lange.

She was preceded in death by her husband Delmar Dalsing and daughter Sharon Burd.

Burial

after 23 February 2015

She was buried after 23 February 2015 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date	Location	Description
17 April 1930	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Elizabeth A. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Elizabeth A. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth A. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth A. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date	Location	Description
25 November 1941	Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin	Elizabeth A. Helbing was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Richard Eugene Nilles and Evelyn Marie Helbing on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin; Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.

Date

Location

Description

25 November 1941

Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin

Elizabeth A. Helbing was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Richard Eugene Nilles and Evelyn Marie Helbing on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin; Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.

Child of Elizabeth A. Helbing and Delmar J. Dalsing

Sharon Ann Dalsing b. 9 Oct 1946, d. 9 Apr 1993

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Delmar J. Dalsing

M, b. 13 April 1920, d. 23 June 1974

Father*

Andrew Edward Dalsing b. 1889, d. 29 Jun 1972

Mother*

Louisa Mary Kaiser b. 1 Jun 1892, d. 31 Dec 1985

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 April 1920	Delmar J. Dalsing was born on 13 April 1920 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Kaiser.
Marriage	6 June 1945	Delmar J. Dalsing married Elizabeth A. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 6 June 1945 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	23 June 1974	Delmar J. Dalsing died on 23 June 1974 at age 54 Delmar Dalsing obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 26, 1974 - Delmar Dalsing obituary
Burial	after 23 June 1974	He was buried after 23 June 1974 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 April 1920

Delmar J. Dalsing was born on 13 April 1920 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of Andrew Edward Dalsing and Louisa Mary Kaiser.

Marriage

6 June 1945

Delmar J. Dalsing married Elizabeth A. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 6 June 1945 at Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

23 June 1974

Delmar J. Dalsing died on 23 June 1974 at age 54 Delmar Dalsing obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald June 26, 1974 - Delmar Dalsing obituary

Burial

after 23 June 1974

He was buried after 23 June 1974 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Dubuque, Iowa.

Child of Delmar J. Dalsing and Elizabeth A. Helbing

Sharon Ann Dalsing b. 9 Oct 1946, d. 9 Apr 1993

Merlin Alfred Patzner

M, b. 21 July 1933, d. 2 September 2023

Father*

Raymond Joseph Patzner b. 24 Mar 1907, d. 7 Mar 1992

Mother*

Clarissa E. Althaus b. 27 Dec 1906, d. 24 Sep 1985

Merlin Alfred Patzner

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	21 July 1933	Merlin Alfred Patzner was born on 21 July 1933.
		He was the son of Raymond Joseph Patzner and Clarissa E. Althaus.
Death	2 September 2023	Merlin Alfred Patzner died on 2 September 2023 at age 90 Merlin Alfred Patzner, 90, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Merlin was born on July 21, 1933, in Potosi, son of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner. He was united in marriage to Joan Helbing on February 17, 1954. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Tennyson. Father Mark Miller will officiate. Burial will be at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Potosi. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM Friday at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 July 1933

Merlin Alfred Patzner was born on 21 July 1933.

He was the son of Raymond Joseph Patzner and Clarissa E. Althaus.

Death

2 September 2023

Merlin Alfred Patzner died on 2 September 2023 at age 90 Merlin Alfred Patzner, 90, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Merlin was born on July 21, 1933, in Potosi, son of Raymond and Clarissa (Althaus) Patzner. He was united in marriage to Joan Helbing on February 17, 1954. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Tennyson. Father Mark Miller will officiate. Burial will be at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Potosi. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM Friday at the church. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family.

Leonard H. Helbing

M, b. 26 January 1927, d. 4 January 2018

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Leonard H Helbing

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 January 1927	Leonard H. Helbing was born on 26 January 1927 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
		He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
Marriage	30 October 1954	Leonard H. Helbing married Beverly Beresford, daughter of Harvey Beresford, on 30 October 1954.
Death	4 January 2018	Leonard H. Helbing died on 4 January 2018 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 90 Leonard H. Helbing, 90 of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 8, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd. with a Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors. Leonard was born January 26, 1927 in Cuba City, Wisconsin the son of Jon and Ann (Hinderman) Helbing. Leonard served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Beverly B. Beresford on October 30, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she passed on March 29, 2016. Leonard worked for the Fischer Company and retired after 28 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, carpentry work, and volunteered at the Arboretum after retiring. Survivors include his children; Ron (Laurie) Helbing of Asbury and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon of Bernard; eight (8) grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla, and Austin; eleven (11) great-grandchildren; siblings, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange; in-laws, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford, Keith (Jane) Beresford, and Bunny Helbing. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; a son, Randy; parents; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Merlin “Merks”, William, Margaret, Louise, Liz, and Evelyn.
Burial	after 4 January 2018	He was buried after 4 January 2018 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 January 1927

Leonard H. Helbing was born on 26 January 1927 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

30 October 1954

Leonard H. Helbing married Beverly Beresford, daughter of Harvey Beresford, on 30 October 1954.

Death

4 January 2018

Leonard H. Helbing died on 4 January 2018 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 90 Leonard H. Helbing, 90 of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Monday, January 8, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd. with a Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

Leonard was born January 26, 1927 in Cuba City, Wisconsin the son of Jon and Ann (Hinderman) Helbing. Leonard served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married Beverly B. Beresford on October 30, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, she passed on March 29, 2016. Leonard worked for the Fischer Company and retired after 28 years of service. He enjoyed bowling, carpentry work, and volunteered at the Arboretum after retiring.

Survivors include his children; Ron (Laurie) Helbing of Asbury and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon of Bernard; eight (8) grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla, and Austin; eleven (11) great-grandchildren; siblings, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange; in-laws, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford, Keith (Jane) Beresford, and Bunny Helbing.

Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; a son, Randy; parents; siblings, Joseph, Edward, Merlin “Merks”, William, Margaret, Louise, Liz, and Evelyn.

Burial

after 4 January 2018

He was buried after 4 January 2018 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date	Location	Description
17 April 1930	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Leonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Leonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Leonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Leonard H. Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Child of Leonard H. Helbing and Beverly Beresford

Randall J. Helbing b. c 1960, d. Jan 1977

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Beverly Beresford

F, b. 16 August 1931, d. 29 March 2016

Father*

Harvey Beresford

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	30 October 1954	As of 30 October 1954,her married name was Helbing.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 October 1954

As of 30 October 1954,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	16 August 1931	Beverly Beresford was born on 16 August 1931 at Epworth, Iowa.
		She was the daughter of Harvey Beresford.
Marriage	30 October 1954	Beverly Beresford married Leonard H. Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 30 October 1954.
Death	29 March 2016	Beverly Beresford died on 29 March 2016 at age 84 Beverly B. (Beresford) Helbing , 84 of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. today at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road, with a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Beverly was born August 16, 1931, in Epworth, Iowa the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Ulrich) Beresford. She married Leonard Helbing on October 30, 1954, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Beverly loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and playing Bingo. Survivors include her husband, Leonard; children, Ron (Laurie) Helbing , of Asbury, and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon, of Bernard; eight grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla and Austin; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford and Keith (Jane) Beresford; in-laws, JoAnn (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange. Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Randy; parents; step-mother, Rose; siblings, Caroline and Wendall; and numerous other relatives.
Burial	after 29 March 2016	She was buried after 29 March 2016 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 August 1931

Beverly Beresford was born on 16 August 1931 at Epworth, Iowa.

She was the daughter of Harvey Beresford.

Marriage

30 October 1954

Beverly Beresford married Leonard H. Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 30 October 1954.

Death

29 March 2016

Beverly Beresford died on 29 March 2016 at age 84 Beverly B. (Beresford) Helbing , 84 of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, family will greet friends 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. today at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road, with a 6:30 p.m. Scripture Service. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Beverly was born August 16, 1931, in Epworth, Iowa the daughter of Harvey and Evelyn (Ulrich) Beresford. She married Leonard Helbing on October 30, 1954, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Beverly loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and playing Bingo.

Survivors include her husband, Leonard; children, Ron (Laurie) Helbing , of Asbury, and Cheryl (Teddy) Simon, of Bernard; eight grandchildren, Megan, Josh, Jarred, Ryan, Jeff, Alex, Kayla and Austin; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kate Bradley, Hazel (Erwin) Schulpletz, Robert (Carol) Beresford and Keith (Jane) Beresford; in-laws, JoAnn (Merlin) Patzner, and Eileen (Dave) Lange.

Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Randy; parents; step-mother, Rose; siblings, Caroline and Wendall; and numerous other relatives.

Burial

after 29 March 2016

She was buried after 29 March 2016 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Child of Beverly Beresford and Leonard H. Helbing

Randall J. Helbing b. c 1960, d. Jan 1977

Evelyn Marie Helbing

F, b. 12 February 1918, d. 21 October 2004

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	25 November 1941	As of 25 November 1941,her married name was Nilles.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 November 1941

As of 25 November 1941,her married name was Nilles.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	12 February 1918	Evelyn Marie Helbing was born on 12 February 1918 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
Marriage	25 November 1941	Evelyn Marie Helbing married Richard Eugene Nilles on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement. Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement
Death	21 October 2004	Evelyn Marie Helbing died on 21 October 2004 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 86.
Burial	after 21 October 2004	She was buried after 21 October 2004 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

12 February 1918

Evelyn Marie Helbing was born on 12 February 1918 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

25 November 1941

Evelyn Marie Helbing married Richard Eugene Nilles on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement

Death

21 October 2004

Evelyn Marie Helbing died on 21 October 2004 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 86.

Burial

after 21 October 2004

She was buried after 21 October 2004 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Census Date	Location	Description
17 April 1930	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Evelyn Marie Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Evelyn Marie Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Evelyn Marie Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Evelyn Marie Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date	Location	Description
16 September 1940	Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin	Evelyn Marie Helbing was the maid of honor at the wedding of Elma Mary Dalsing and Joseph Edward Helbing on 16 September 1940 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

16 September 1940

Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin

Evelyn Marie Helbing was the maid of honor at the wedding of Elma Mary Dalsing and Joseph Edward Helbing on 16 September 1940 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Children of Evelyn Marie Helbing and Richard Eugene Nilles

Larry Richard Nilles+ b. 16 Jul 1944, d. 23 Jan 2005
Sandra Suzanne Nilles b. c 1948, d. Jan 1949
Thomas Joseph Nilles b. 28 Oct 1951, d. 29 Oct 1996

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Richard Eugene Nilles

M, b. 19 November 1920, d. 6 June 2014

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 November 1920	Richard Eugene Nilles was born on 19 November 1920.
Marriage	25 November 1941	He married Evelyn Marie Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement. Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement
Death	6 June 2014	Richard Eugene Nilles died on 6 June 2014 at age 93.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 November 1920

Richard Eugene Nilles was born on 19 November 1920.

Marriage

25 November 1941

He married Evelyn Marie Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 25 November 1941 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal November 27, 1941 - Evelyn Helbing and Richard Nilles marriage announcement

Death

6 June 2014

Richard Eugene Nilles died on 6 June 2014 at age 93.

Children of Richard Eugene Nilles and Evelyn Marie Helbing

Larry Richard Nilles+ b. 16 Jul 1944, d. 23 Jan 2005
Sandra Suzanne Nilles b. c 1948, d. Jan 1949
Thomas Joseph Nilles b. 28 Oct 1951, d. 29 Oct 1996

Louise C. Helbing

F, b. 24 July 1912, d. 27 September 1997

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Louise C. Helbing was also known as Louisa.
Married Name	January 1935	As of January 1935,her married name was Droessler.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Louise C. Helbing was also known as Louisa.

Married Name

January 1935

As of January 1935,her married name was Droessler.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	24 July 1912	Louise C. Helbing was born on 24 July 1912 at Wisconsin.
		She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.
Marriage	January 1935	Louise C. Helbing married Raynold H. Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, in January 1935 at Grant, Wisconsin, marriage license issued first week of January. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Jan 1935 - Raymond Droessler and Louisa Helbing marriage license
Death	27 September 1997	Louise C. Helbing died on 27 September 1997 at age 85.
Burial	after 27 September 1997	She was buried after 27 September 1997 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 July 1912

Louise C. Helbing was born on 24 July 1912 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

January 1935

Louise C. Helbing married Raynold H. Droessler, son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel, in January 1935 at Grant, Wisconsin, marriage license issued first week of January.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Jan 1935 - Raymond Droessler and Louisa Helbing marriage license

Death

27 September 1997

Louise C. Helbing died on 27 September 1997 at age 85.

Burial

after 27 September 1997

She was buried after 27 September 1997 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date	Location	Description
17 April 1930	Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin	Louise C. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹
1940	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Louise C. Helbing was listed as wife in Raynold H. Droessler's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Louise C. Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Louise C. Helbing was listed as wife in Raynold H. Droessler's household on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Children of Louise C. Helbing and Raynold H. Droessler

Rose Ann Droessler b. 12 Oct 1935, d. 21 Aug 2008
Darlene M. Droessler+ b. 18 Jul 1937, d. 31 May 2008
Jeanette Droessler b. 16 Jan 1943, d. 20 Nov 2010
Burnell Droessler b. 22 Jun 1951, d. 4 Jan 1997

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Raynold H. Droessler

M, b. 1913, d. July 1974

Father*

Joseph John Droessler b. 19 Mar 1887, d. 5 Feb 1965

Mother*

Rose Flogel b. 20 Nov 1887, d. 9 Nov 1975

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Raynold H. Droessler was also known as Ray.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Raynold H. Droessler was also known as Ray.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	1913	Raynold H. Droessler was born in 1913 at Wisconsin.
		He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.
Marriage	January 1935	Raynold H. Droessler married Louise C. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, in January 1935 at Grant, Wisconsin, marriage license issued first week of January. The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Jan 1935 - Raymond Droessler and Louisa Helbing marriage license
Burial	July 1974	Raynold H. Droessler was buried in July 1974 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.
Death	July 1974	He died in July 1974 Raynold H Droessler obituary. Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 31, 1974 - Raynold H Droessler obituary

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

1913

Raynold H. Droessler was born in 1913 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Joseph John Droessler and Rose Flogel.

Marriage

January 1935

Raynold H. Droessler married Louise C. Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, in January 1935 at Grant, Wisconsin, marriage license issued first week of January.

The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 08 Jan 1935 - Raymond Droessler and Louisa Helbing marriage license

Burial

July 1974

Raynold H. Droessler was buried in July 1974 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

July 1974

He died in July 1974 Raynold H Droessler obituary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 31, 1974 - Raynold H Droessler obituary

Census Date	Location	Description
7 February 1920	Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin	Raynold H. Droessler was listed as a son in Joseph John Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Droessler.¹
1940	Paris, Grant, Wisconsin	Raynold H. Droessler was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Census Date

Location

Description

7 February 1920

Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin

Raynold H. Droessler was listed as a son in Joseph John Droessler's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; living next door to Henry Droessler.¹

1940

Paris, Grant, Wisconsin

Raynold H. Droessler was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Children of Raynold H. Droessler and Louise C. Helbing

Rose Ann Droessler b. 12 Oct 1935, d. 21 Aug 2008
Darlene M. Droessler+ b. 18 Jul 1937, d. 31 May 2008
Jeanette Droessler b. 16 Jan 1943, d. 20 Nov 2010
Burnell Droessler b. 22 Jun 1951, d. 4 Jan 1997

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1988; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 41.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4481; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 22-37.

Margaret Catherine Helbing

F, b. 26 November 1913, d. 1 June 1992

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Mrs Lawrence Schardt (Margaret Helbing) 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Margaret Catherine Helbing was also known as Margarette.

Married Name

18 September 1934

As of 18 September 1934,her married name was Schardt.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 November 1913

Margaret Catherine Helbing was born on 26 November 1913 at Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

18 September 1934

Margaret Catherine Helbing married Lawrence Schardt on 18 September 1934 Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait.

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934

Death

1 June 1992

Margaret Catherine Helbing died on 1 June 1992 at age 78.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Margaret Catherine Helbing was listed as a daughter in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

Children of Margaret Catherine Helbing and Lawrence Schardt

Elvera Ann Schardt b. 1 Jul 1935, d. 29 Aug 2014
Gerald R. Schardt b. 5 Mar 1938, d. 5 Oct 2006
Lloyd J. Schardt b. 21 Aug 1939, d. 29 Apr 2015
Eldon Joseph Schardt b. 12 Jan 1941, d. 14 Feb 2013
Lyle Richard Schardt b. 25 Dec 1943, d. 1 Dec 2011

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.

Lawrence Schardt

M, b. 8 February 1912, d. April 1977

Lawrence Schardt 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

8 February 1912

Lawrence Schardt was born on 8 February 1912.

Marriage

18 September 1934

He married Margaret Catherine Helbing, daughter of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 18 September 1934 Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait.

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934-Colorized

Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Helbing wedding portrait 18 Sep 1934

Death

April 1977

Lawrence Schardt died in April 1977 at age 65.

Children of Lawrence Schardt and Margaret Catherine Helbing

Elvera Ann Schardt b. 1 Jul 1935, d. 29 Aug 2014
Gerald R. Schardt b. 5 Mar 1938, d. 5 Oct 2006
Lloyd J. Schardt b. 21 Aug 1939, d. 29 Apr 2015
Eldon Joseph Schardt b. 12 Jan 1941, d. 14 Feb 2013
Lyle Richard Schardt b. 25 Dec 1943, d. 1 Dec 2011

William Anton Helbing

M, b. 5 December 1924, d. 15 June 2004

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

William A Helbing 1956

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

William Anton Helbing was also known as Bill.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

5 December 1924

William Anton Helbing was born on 5 December 1924 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

29 September 1956

William Anton Helbing married Charlotte Elnore Kringle on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa, William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald October 3, 1956 - William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement

Death

15 June 2004

William Anton Helbing died on 15 June 2004 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 79 William "Bill" Helbing, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Mercy Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2004, at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC CHURCH in Hazel Green with Father Cy Weisensel officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Burial

after 15 June 2004

He was buried after 15 June 2004 at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Cemetery, Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

William Anton Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

William Anton Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date

Location

Description

3 October 1945

Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin

William Anton Helbing was the best man at the wedding of Leora Mary Jansen and Edward Henry Helbing on 3 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin; Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Joseph Edward Helbing

M, b. 28 February 1916, d. 19 February 1998

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Joseph Edward Helbing was also known as Joe E.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

28 February 1916

Joseph Edward Helbing was born on 28 February 1916 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

16 September 1940

Joseph Edward Helbing married Elma Mary Dalsing, daughter of John H. Dalsing and Mary Agnes Folmer, on 16 September 1940 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

19 February 1998

Joseph Edward Helbing died on 19 February 1998 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 81 CUBA CITY, Wis. - Joseph E. "Joe" Helbing , 81, of Cuba City, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998, at Ennoble Manor Care Center, Dubuque.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. Richard Jiru officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Sinsinawa. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 5 p.m.

Mr. Helbing farmed with his wife near Louisburg until 1974, when they moved to Cuba City. He also worked as a carpenter for Sam Lange Construction before retiring.

He was born on Feb. 28, 1916, in rural Cuba City, son of John and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing . He married Elma Dalsing on Sept. 16, 1940, in Kieler; she died on May 3, 1988.

He was a member of St. Rose Parish. Joe loved to be with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed going on trips and visiting with people.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary Jean (Gary) Nicks, of Dubuque, Judith (Eldon) Wiederholt, of Cuba City, and Doris (Mike) Lange, of Hazel Green; three sons, Harold (Sandy) Helbing and Kenneth (Elaine) Helbing , both of Dubuque, and John (Nancy) Helbing, of Cuba City; a son-in-law, Marvin Ludwig, of Cuba City; 30 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Evelyn (Richard) Nilles and Elizabeth Dalsing, both of Dubuque, JoAnne (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, and Elaine (Dave) Lange, of Mount Prospect, Ill; four brothers, Ed (Leora) Helbing and Bill (Susie) Helbing, both of Cuba City, Leonard (Bev) Helbing, of Dubuque, and Merlin (Bunny) Helbing, of Cuba City.

He was preceded in death by three daughters, Ann and Mary, both in infancy, and Rita Ludwig, on Jan. 15, 1985; an infant son, Joseph J; and two sisters, Margaret Schardt and Louise Droessler.

Burial

after 19 February 1998

He was buried after 19 February 1998 at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Sinsinawa, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Joseph Edward Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Joseph Edward Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date

Location

Description

21 September 1975

Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin

On 21 September 1975 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 21, 1975 - Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary

Children of Joseph Edward Helbing and Elma Mary Dalsing

Harold J. Helbing+ b. 2 Jul 1941, d. 3 Sep 2004
Rita Marion Helbing b. 4 May 1944, d. 15 Jan 1985
Ann Marie Helbing b. 1950, d. 1950
Mary Helbing b. 1951, d. 31 May 1951
Joseph J. Helbing b. 1952, d. 1952

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Elma Mary Dalsing

F, b. 7 March 1918, d. 3 May 1988

Father*

John H. Dalsing b. 1886, d. 1961

Mother*

Mary Agnes Folmer b. 2 Mar 1897, d. 31 Oct 1991

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

16 September 1940

As of 16 September 1940,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

7 March 1918

Elma Mary Dalsing was born on 7 March 1918.

She was the daughter of John H. Dalsing and Mary Agnes Folmer.

Marriage

16 September 1940

Elma Mary Dalsing married Joseph Edward Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 16 September 1940 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Death

3 May 1988

Elma Mary Dalsing died on 3 May 1988 at age 70.

Burial

after 3 May 1988

She was buried after 3 May 1988 at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Sinsinawa, Grant, Wisconsin.

Date

Location

Description

21 September 1975

Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin

On 21 September 1975 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald September 21, 1975 - Joseph and Elma (Dalsing) Helbing celebrate 35th wedding anniversary

Children of Elma Mary Dalsing and Joseph Edward Helbing

Harold J. Helbing+ b. 2 Jul 1941, d. 3 Sep 2004
Rita Marion Helbing b. 4 May 1944, d. 15 Jan 1985
Ann Marie Helbing b. 1950, d. 1950
Mary Helbing b. 1951, d. 31 May 1951
Joseph J. Helbing b. 1952, d. 1952

Edward Henry Helbing

M, b. 15 December 1919, d. 14 July 2001

Father*

John Christ Helbing b. 11 Dec 1882, d. 31 Jan 1948

Mother*

Anna M. Hinderman b. 31 Dec 1889, d. 2 Oct 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Edward Henry Helbing was also known as Ed.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

15 December 1919

Edward Henry Helbing was born on 15 December 1919 at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.

He was the son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman.

Marriage

3 October 1945

Edward Henry Helbing married Leora Mary Jansen, daughter of Frank Mathias Jansen and Ida Dora Montag, on 3 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 14, 1945 - Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement

Death

14 July 2001

Edward Henry Helbing died on 14 July 2001 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 81 CUBA CITY, Wis. - Edward H. Helbing , 81, of Cuba City, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, Cuba City.

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 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 3 p.m.

Mr. Helbing was a master plumber until his retirement in 1981. He then continued to aid his son, Jim, in his plumbing business.

He was born on Dec. 15, 1919, in rural Cuba City, son of John and Anna (Hinderman) Helbing. He married Leora Jansen on Oct. 3, 1945.

Ed was a former parish council member and was very helpful in maintaining St. Rose's plumbing and heating needs. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Leora, of Cuba City; three daughters, Jean (Bob) Runde, of Hazel Green, Janice (Mike) Cammack, of Apple Canyon Lake, Ill., and Diane (Steve) Runde, of Cuba City; three sons, Jim (Carol) Helbing , of Hazel Green, and Roger (Sandy) Helbing and Gary (Cathy) Helbing , both of Cuba City; four sisters, Evelyn (Richard) Nilles and Elizabeth Dalsing, both of Dubuque, Joan (Merlin) Patzner, of Potosi, and Elaine (Dave) Lange, of Mount Prospect, Ill; three brothers, Bill (Susie) Helbing and Merlin (Bunnie) Helbing , both of Cuba City, and Leonard (Bev) Helbing , of Dubuque; and 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Mark; a great-granddaughter, Kelli Runde; his parents; a brother, Joe Helbing ; and two sisters, Louise Droessler and Margaret Schardt.

Burial

after 14 July 2001

He was buried after 14 July 2001 at Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.

Census Date

Location

Description

17 April 1930

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Edward Henry Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1930 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

1940

Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin

Edward Henry Helbing was listed as a son in John Christ Helbing's household on the 1940 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.²

Date

Location

Description

29 September 1956

Key West, Iowa

Edward Henry Helbing was an usher at the wedding of Charlotte Elnore Kringle and William Anton Helbing on 29 September 1956 at Key West, Iowa; William A Helbing and Charlotte Elnore Kringle marriage announcement.

Child of Edward Henry Helbing and Leora Mary Jansen

Mark Allen Helbing b. 5 Nov 1964, d. 12 Mar 1972

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 2574; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 282.0.
[S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22-18.

Leora Mary Jansen

F, b. 23 April 1926, d. 20 June 2007

Father*

Frank Mathias Jansen b. 24 Jun 1892, d. 16 Jun 1957

Mother*

Ida Dora Montag b. 17 Dec 1899, d. 15 Dec 1993

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

3 October 1945

As of 3 October 1945,her married name was Helbing.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

23 April 1926

Leora Mary Jansen was born on 23 April 1926 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

She was the daughter of Frank Mathias Jansen and Ida Dora Montag.

Marriage

3 October 1945

Leora Mary Jansen married Edward Henry Helbing, son of John Christ Helbing and Anna M. Hinderman, on 3 October 1945 at Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin, Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement.

Madison Wisconsin State Journal October 14, 1945 - Leora Jansen and Edward Helbing wedding announcement

Death

20 June 2007

Leora Mary Jansen died on 20 June 2007 at age 81 CUBA CITY, Wis. - Leora M. Helbing , 81, of Cuba City, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at home.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Casey

Funeral Home, Cuba City, where a parish wake service will be at 3 p.m.

She was born on April 23, 1926, in Kieler, daughter of Frank and Ida (Montag) Jansen. She married Edward Helbing on Oct. 3, 1945; he preceded her in death on July 14, 2001.

Leora was a homemaker and worked at Southwest Health Center until retiring in 1999.

She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Council of Catholic Women.

She loved her roses, doing crossword puzzles, arts and crafts, quilting, reading and spending time with her family.

Survivors include three daughters, Jean (Bob) Runde, of Hazel Green, Janice (Mike) Cammack, of Apple River, Ill., and Diane (Steve) Runde, of Cuba City; three sons, Jim (Carol) Helbing , of Hazel Green, Roger (Sandy) Helbing and Gary (Cathy) Helbing, both of Cuba City; a sister, Roselin (LaVern) Splinter, of Dickeyville; a brother, Paul F. Jansen, of Culdesac, Idaho; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Mark; two great-granddaughters, Kelli Runde and Gianna Runde; a sister, Marie Hinderman; and a brother, Eldon Jansen.

Child of Leora Mary Jansen and Edward Henry Helbing

Mark Allen Helbing b. 5 Nov 1964, d. 12 Mar 1972

Larry Richard Nilles

M, b. 16 July 1944, d. 23 January 2005

Father*

Richard Eugene Nilles b. 19 Nov 1920, d. 6 Jun 2014

Mother*

Evelyn Marie Helbing b. 12 Feb 1918, d. 21 Oct 2004

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

16 July 1944

Larry Richard Nilles was born on 16 July 1944 at Wisconsin.

He was the son of Richard Eugene Nilles and Evelyn Marie Helbing.

Death

23 January 2005

Larry Richard Nilles died on 23 January 2005 at age 60 Larry Richard Nilles, formerly of Lodi, passed away at home in Las Cruces, N.M., after a long and courageous fight with lung cancer, on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at age 60. Larry was born on July 16, 1944, in Cuba City, Wis., the eldest son of Richard and Evelyn (Helbing) Nilles. Larry was raised in Dubuque, where he attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Wahlert High School. In 1968, he married Yvonne Statham; they were blessed with sons, Bruce and Eric. In 1982, he married Beverly Zoodsma; they were blessed with a son, Justin. From 1962 to 1982, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force, mostly tours overseas, and retired as a master sergeant. Larry returned to college, earning a B.A. degree in psychology at UW-Madison. He subsequently worked a variety of jobs in Wisconsin, including being a lumberjack for K & M Tie and Lumber and a bartender at Fisherman's Cove, both in Okee, and as a manager for Kaltenberg Seed Farm in Waunakee. After suffering a massive stroke in 1996, he retired and began volunteering at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. In 2002, he left behind the cold Wisconsin winters and moved to Las Cruces, where he volunteered at the Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry and Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Survivors include his sons, Bruce Nilles (fiancee, Bonnie Cosgrove) of Madison, and Eric Nilles of Iowa City, Iowa, and their mother, Yvonne; son, Justin Nilles, also of Madison, and his mother, Beverly; his father, Richard Nilles of Dubuque, Iowa; brother, Keith (Laura) Nilles of Lawrence, Kan; and sisters, Joyce (Dick) Smith of Dyersville, Iowa, and Ann (John) Powers of Dubuque, Iowa. Other survivors include his goddaughter, Amy Powers, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; and a brother, Tom. Services will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at the SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dubuque, Iowa. The burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa, with military rites by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. A private family visitation will be held on Saturday at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, Iowa.