Jay Alan Nelson

M, b. 19 February 1962, d. 10 June 1991
Father*Charles L. Nelson b. 28 Feb 1934, d. 4 Jan 1992
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1962Jay Alan Nelson was born on 19 February 1962 at Dane, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Charles L. Nelson.
Death10 June 1991Jay Alan Nelson died on 10 June 1991 at Dane, Wisconsin, at age 29 Jay A. Nelson, age 29, entered into the joy of eternal life on June 10, 1991 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born February 19, 1962 in Madison, the son of Darlene Zastrow of Sun Prairie and Charles L. Nelson of Madison. He was a 1980 graduate of Sun Prairie High School and was a 1986 graduate of the University of Miami with a Bachelor's degree in architecture and was licensed to practice both in the state of Florida and Wisconsin. He also received his degree in landscape architecture and was a licensed real estate broker. Jay was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Sun Prairie. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Zastrow of Sun Prairie and his father, Charles L. Nelson of Madison; a sister Tracy L. Nelson of Madison; his paternal grandparents, Roland and Helen Nelson of Madison; and his maternal grandmother, Ethel Brandt of Wausau, WI; and Florence Zastrow of Wayzata, MN. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Donald R. Zastrow, on May 20, 1991; and by his paternal grandfather, Levy. Gravesite services will be held at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens on Thursday, June 13, 1991 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Dr. James A. Pingel will officiate. There will be no visitation.

Henry Isaac White

M, b. 24 March 1881, d. 19 August 1936
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 March 1881Henry Isaac White was born on 24 March 1881 at Wisconsin.
Marriage1901He married Nora Parkhurst, daughter of John W. Parkhurst and Julia S. Pierce, in 1901.
Death19 August 1936Henry Isaac White died on 19 August 1936 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 55.

(?) Fisher

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1936(?) Fisher married Nora Parkhurst, daughter of John W. Parkhurst and Julia S. Pierce, after 1936.

George Santas

M, b. 6 November 1856, d. 12 February 1924
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 November 1856George Santas was born on 6 November 1856.
Marriage1885He married Ethelind Parkhurst, daughter of John W. Parkhurst and Julia S. Pierce, in 1885.
Death12 February 1924George Santas died on 12 February 1924 at age 67.

William Filber

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 September 1900William Filber married Evaline Parkhurst, daughter of John W. Parkhurst and Julia S. Pierce, on 24 September 1900.

M. W. Guynn

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageM. W. Guynn married Kate C. Parkhurst, daughter of John W. Parkhurst and Julia S. Pierce.

Harold G. Riter

M, b. 22 February 1893, d. 21 October 1982
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 February 1893Harold G. Riter was born on 22 February 1893 at Iowa.
Marriage17 June 1914He married Bertha Long, daughter of William Henry Long and Mary Himan, on 17 June 1914.
Death21 October 1982Harold G. Riter died on 21 October 1982 at age 89.

(?) Ninneman

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Ninneman married Anna S. Kruse, daughter of Herman W. Kruse and Anna Christina Luehrsen.

Child of (?) Ninneman and Anna S. Kruse

Etta Ninneman

F, b. 1903, d. 1978
Father*(?) Ninneman
Mother*Anna S. Kruse b. 8 Sep 1871, d. 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Thies.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEtta Ninneman married (?) Thies.
Birth1903Etta Ninneman was born in 1903.
She was the daughter of (?) Ninneman and Anna S. Kruse.
Death1978Etta Ninneman died in 1978.

(?) Thies

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Thies married Etta Ninneman, daughter of (?) Ninneman and Anna S. Kruse.

Alma E. Meyer

F, b. 1902, d. 22 February 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameJune 1926As of June 1926,her married name was Kruse.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1902Alma E. Meyer was born in 1902.
MarriageJune 1926She married Paul G. Kruse, son of Frederich Christian Kruse and Anna Hasz, in June 1926.
Death22 February 1962Alma E. Meyer died on 22 February 1962.

Oscar F. Isenberg

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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOscar F. Isenberg was also known as O. F.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOscar F. Isenberg married Clara Kruse, daughter of Frederich Christian Kruse and Anna Hasz.

Carl F. Koenig

M, d. January 1955
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage28 June 1928Carl F. Koenig married Frieda Thies, daughter of August Thies and Dora Meyer, on 28 June 1928.
DeathJanuary 1955Carl F. Koenig died in January 1955.

Carl Koenig II

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Father*Carl Friedrick Koenig I
Mother*Anne Marie Cordine Charlotte Zieckmeyer
Life EventDateDescription
Carl Koenig II was the son of Carl Friedrick Koenig I and Anne Marie Cordine Charlotte Zieckmeyer.
MarriageCarl Koenig II married Katharina Thieding.
DateLocationDescription
Carl (II) and Katrina Thieding were parents to Carl (III), Albert, Gustave, Della, Hilda, Anna, and Emma.

Children of Carl Koenig II and Katharina Thieding

Katharina Thieding

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Koenig.
Name VariationKatharina Thieding was also known as Katrina.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageKatharina Thieding married Carl Koenig II, son of Carl Friedrick Koenig I and Anne Marie Cordine Charlotte Zieckmeyer.
DateLocationDescription
Carl (II) and Katrina Thieding were parents to Carl (III), Albert, Gustave, Della, Hilda, Anna, and Emma.

Children of Katharina Thieding and Carl Koenig II

Diane Lynn Grantin

F, b. 7 January 1949, d. 24 September 2020
Father*Philip G. Grantin b. 3 Feb 1922, d. 22 Feb 2002
Mother*Lorraine E. Goetsch b. 25 Dec 1922, d. 19 Dec 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Brandt.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDiane Lynn Grantin married (?) Brandt.
Birth7 January 1949Diane Lynn Grantin was born on 7 January 1949.
She was the daughter of Philip G. Grantin and Lorraine E. Goetsch.
Death24 September 2020Diane Lynn Grantin died on 24 September 2020 at age 71 Diane Lynn Brandt, age 71, of San Diego, California and LaValle, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1949, the daughter of the late Philip and Lorraine (Goetsch) Grantin. Diane was a 1967 graduate of Webb High School. She was a mail carrier in the San Diego – Pacific Beach area for twenty-five years. Diane enjoyed gardening, canning, playing cards, college football, Packer football, her cats and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her two sons: Craig Brandt (Jody Birdsill) and Jamie (Tonya) Brandt, both of LaValle; four grandchildren: Shania Brandt, Caden, Carsen and Kate Brandt; four siblings: Patti (Werner) Grantin-Gros, of Denver, CO; Kurt (Dana) Grantin, of Prairie du Sac; Julie (Rich) Kastelitz, of Prairie du Sac and Mark Grantin (Stephanie Krumm), of Reseda, CA; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

(?) Brandt

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Brandt married Diane Lynn Grantin, daughter of Philip G. Grantin and Lorraine E. Goetsch.

Claudia M. Peterson

F, b. 1 May 1935, d. 27 August 2020
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 January 1958As of 3 January 1958,her married name was Brylla.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1935Claudia M. Peterson was born on 1 May 1935.
Marriage3 January 1958She married Arnold E. Brylla on 3 January 1958.
Death27 August 2020Claudia M. Peterson died on 27 August 2020 at age 85 Claudia M. Brylla, age 85, of Reedsburg, died peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Our House Senior Living surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Richland County, the daughter of Henry and Della (Doering) Peterson. Claudia was a graduate of Reedsburg High School and the Sauk County Normal School. On January 3, 1958, she was married to Arnold E. Brylla. Claudia taught elementary school, did homebound teaching, was a special education teacher and lastly was a school librarian in Loganville. Following retirement, she worked at Lands’ End in Reedsburg for several years. She was a lifetime member of the Queen of Sheba # 26 – Order of the Eastern Star. Claudia enjoyed the annual fishing trips to Canada, the Alaskan cruises, gardening, canning and spending time with her grandchildren and her great granddaughters.

Survivors include her three children: Carrie Brylla-Marson, of Madison; Dan (Sue) Brylla, of Reedsburg; and David (Bjorn) Brylla, of Bay View; two grandchildren: Christopher Brylla and Jessica Brylla (Jason O’Hara); two great-granddaughters: Abbigail and Chloe; her Canadian family; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arnie, on July 14, 2016; her parents; her son-in-law: Dave Marson; two brothers: Thomas and Jack Peterson and two sisters: Josephine Brantmeyer and Audrey Peterson.

A private family service will be held at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at a later date.

Arnold E. Brylla

M, d. 14 July 2016
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage3 January 1958Arnold E. Brylla married Claudia M. Peterson on 3 January 1958.
Death14 July 2016Arnold E. Brylla died on 14 July 2016.

Henry F. Schwenkhoff

M, b. 28 June 1933, d. 2 August 2020
Father*Henry W. Schwenkhoff b. c 1900
Mother*Alvina A. Reinecke b. 1902, d. 15 Jul 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameHenry F. Schwenkhoff also went by the name of Hank.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 June 1933Henry F. Schwenkhoff was born on 28 June 1933.
He was the son of Henry W. Schwenkhoff and Alvina A. Reinecke.
Death2 August 2020Henry F. Schwenkhoff died on 2 August 2020 at age 87 Henry F. Schwenkhoff, age 87, of Rock Springs, died on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Casa de Oakes in Reedsburg. He was born on June 28, 1933 in Baraboo, the son of Henry W. and Alvina (Reinecke) Schwenkhoff. Hank was a 1951 graduate of Reedsburg High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1956 through 1958. On October 11, 1975, he was married to the former Mary Edwards. Hank was a lifelong farmer in the Town of Westfield. He also served as treasurer for the Town of Westfield for over forty years. Hank was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed gardening, being in the out of doors and traveling to Puerto Rico, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Alaska and Hawaii.

Survivors include his wife: Mary; two sons: Henry Todd (Aileen), of Casa Grande, Arizona and Andrew James (Brandi), of San Diego, California; three grandchildren: Victhoria, Scottie and Noah; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother: Duane.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Rock Springs. There will be a visitation from 4:00 P.M. on 7:00 P.M. on Thursday and after 10:00 A.M. on Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lutheran Women’s Missionary League or to Orphan Grain Train would be appreciated.

The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.

Lucille Bohnsack

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1939As of before 1939,her married name was Sprecher.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1939Lucille Bohnsack married Orville L. Sprecher, son of Arthur Roy Sprecher and Ethel Strait, before 1939.

Child of Lucille Bohnsack and Orville L. Sprecher

Joseph Francis Prem

M, b. 11 July 1933, d. 27 August 2020
Father*Joseph Prem
Mother*Catherine Theresa Lehner b. c 1907, d. a 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1933Joseph Francis Prem was born on 11 July 1933.
He was the son of Joseph Prem and Catherine Theresa Lehner.
Death27 August 2020Joseph Francis Prem died on 27 August 2020 at age 87 Joseph F. “Joe” Prem, age 87, of Reedsburg passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020 at Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care in Spring Green, WI following a 10 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Joe was born on July 11, 1933 in Plain, WI and was the son of the late Joseph M. Prem and Catherine T. (Lehner) Prem.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Karen; his three sons Jeffrey (Tiffany), Richard (Barbara), Donald (Judy); grandson Chance (Pricilla); brothers Mike (Mary), Andy (Rosie), Bill (Sandy); sisters Catherine (Larry) McDonald, Martha Erickson, Dorothy (Dave) Gorman; sisters-in-law Mary Prem, Randy Prem and many, many nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Clara and Mary Brings, brothers Edward and Tony, and brothers-in-law Bernard Brings and Rudy Erickson.

Rosella E. Schultz

F, b. 29 March 1931, d. 24 September 2020
Father*Edwin Arthur Schultz b. 18 Mar 1906, d. 6 Dec 1973
Mother*Adeline Irene Palmer b. 29 Jun 1913, d. 28 Sep 2000
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 March 1931Rosella E. Schultz was born on 29 March 1931.
She was the daughter of Edwin Arthur Schultz and Adeline Irene Palmer.
Death24 September 2020Rosella E. Schultz died on 24 September 2020 at age 89 Rosella E. Davis, age 89, of Reedsburg, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Wisconsin Dells Health Services. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Sauk County, WI, the daughter of Edwin A. and Adeline I. (Palmer) Schultz.

Rosella was preceded in death by her parents; son Dennis; and six brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her daughter Dianne; granddaughter Madeline; brother Larry (Judy) Schultz of Reedsburg, Marian Norwood of Beloit, and Lorna Paulson of Hastings, MN; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Rosella will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 2, 2020 in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Reedsburg with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating.

The Farber Funeral Home, Reedsburg, is assisting the family.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageOliver Wendell Holmes Sr. married Freda Swanstrom.

Children of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda Swanstrom

Freda Swanstrom

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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Holmes.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFreda Swanstrom married Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Children of Freda Swanstrom and Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Maye Beatrice Holmes

F, b. 5 December 1926, d. 3 September 2020
Father*Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Mother*Freda Swanstrom
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 September 1948As of 24 September 1948,her married name was Fahlberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 December 1926Maye Beatrice Holmes was born on 5 December 1926 at Beresford, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda Swanstrom.
Marriage24 September 1948Maye Beatrice Holmes married Deane Fahlberg on 24 September 1948 at Beresford, South Dakota.
Death3 September 2020Maye Beatrice Holmes died on 3 September 2020 at age 93 Maye Beatrice Holmes was born Dec 5, 1926 in rural Beresford, SD to Oliver and Freda Holmes. She entered into Glory on September 3, 2020 at the age of 93.

Maye accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a young girl. She attended Glenwood and Pleasant Elementary and graduated salutatorian from Beresford High School. She enlisted in the US Army Cadet Nurse Corps in 1944 and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Sioux Valley Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She worked in the Sioux Valley Surgery Department at the hospital after graduation. She married Deane Fahlberg at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church in rural Beresford on September 24, 1948. They made their home on the family farm and raised five children. In 1966 Maye started working as a nurse at Bethesda Home in Beresford and was employed there for 26 years.

Maye was a member of Brooklyn Free Church where she served in various music ministries. God blessed her with the ability to play piano music by ear and she utilized this talent to His Glory. Maye’s love of music was central to her life and the source of blessing to many. She sang in the church choir, did a lot of solo work and served as organist and pianist for too many services, weddings and funerals to count. Most evenings Maye would play the piano for Deane and when alone for the last 10 years playing was a great source of comfort for her. Maye was a long-term member of Beresford Musical Arts Club. She attended several Bible Study groups and her desire was always to live a life pleasing to God and to serve Him.

Some of the precious memories are family vacations in northern Minnesota, traveling to Western Europe, visiting her mother’s childhood home in Ljungby, Sweden and touring Scandinavia.

Among those who survive and who gratefully shared her life are her five children: Barbara McGehee of Brooklyn Park, MN, Frederick Fahlberg of Beresford, SD, Rebecca Fahlberg and Cynthia Toovi of Brooklyn Park, MN, Laurie (Mark) Spangler of Murray, NE and brother O. Wendell Holmes of Omaha, NE. Also surviving are grandchildren: Michael (Catherine) McGehee and David McGehee of Minneapolis, MN, Nick Fahlberg of Box Elder, SD, Lauren Olson of Sioux Falls, SD, Glenn (Rebecca) Spangler of Murray, NE, Ericka Spangler of Brighton CO and Gaël Toovi of Mpls, MN and great-grandchildren Paityn Maye Olson and Calvin Glenn Spangler.

Maye was preceded in death by her beloved husband Deane, her parents, sisters Eva Rieger and Berniece Peterson, grandson-in-law Doug Olson, granddaughter Molly McGehee, daughter-in-law Debra Fahlberg and sons-in-law, Wade McGehee and Eden Toovi. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church. A burial will be held later.

Deane Fahlberg

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 September 1948Deane Fahlberg married Maye Beatrice Holmes, daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda Swanstrom, on 24 September 1948 at Beresford, South Dakota.

Eva Holmes

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Father*Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Mother*Freda Swanstrom
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Rieger.
Life EventDateDescription
Eva Holmes was the daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda Swanstrom.
MarriageEva Holmes married (?) Rieger.

(?) Rieger

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Rieger married Eva Holmes, daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda Swanstrom.

Berniece Holmes

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Father*Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Mother*Freda Swanstrom
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Peterson.
Life EventDateDescription
Berniece Holmes was the daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda Swanstrom.
MarriageBerniece Holmes married (?) Peterson.

(?) Peterson

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Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Peterson married Berniece Holmes, daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. and Freda Swanstrom.

Claude Mazerek

M, b. 16 May 1927, d. 15 July 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 May 1927Claude Mazerek was born on 16 May 1927 at Wisconsin.
Death15 July 2009He died on 15 July 2009 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 82.