Rita Marion Helbing

F, b. 4 May 1944, d. 15 January 1985
Father*Joseph Edward Helbing b. 28 Feb 1916, d. 19 Feb 1998
Mother*Elma Mary Dalsing b. 7 Mar 1918, d. 3 May 1988
Mrs Marvin Ludwig (Rita Helbing) 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 October 1967As of 7 October 1967,her married name was Ludwig.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 May 1944Rita Marion Helbing was born on 4 May 1944 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Helbing and Elma Mary Dalsing.
Death15 January 1985Rita Marion Helbing died on 15 January 1985 at age 40.

Adele Edna Schiffman

F, b. 1 July 1938, d. 6 April 1998
Father*Harris Leo Schiffman b. 24 Apr 1908, d. 10 Apr 1994
Mother*Dolores Christine Hinderman b. 24 Jan 1912, d. 2 Oct 1969
Mrs Harold Helbing (Adele Schiffman) 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 July 1955As of 27 July 1955,her married name was Helbing.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 July 1938Adele Edna Schiffman was born on 1 July 1938 at Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Harris Leo Schiffman and Dolores Christine Hinderman.
Marriage27 July 1955Adele Edna Schiffman married Harold John Helbing, son of Elmer John Helbing and Anna Margaret Roth, on 27 July 1955 at Tennyson, Grant, Wisconsin, Adele Schiffman and Harold Helbing marriage announcement.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald July 28, 1955 - Adele Schiffman and Harold Helbing marriage announcement
Death6 April 1998Adele Edna Schiffman died on 6 April 1998 at age 59 KIELER, Wis. - Adele Helbing , 59, 3736 Spruce, Kieler, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, April 6, 1998, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, with the Rev. Philip Krogman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Haudenshield Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 4 p.m.

Adele and her husband, Dick, formerly owned and operated the Greenhouse Tavern, in Kieler, and Helbing 's Supper Club, in Louisburg. She was previously employed by the Dug Out Supper Club, Swiss Colony and most recently by Lancaster Monument.

She was born on July 1, 1938, in rural Dickeyville, daughter of Harry and Dolores (Hinderman) Schiffman. She married Harold "Dick" Helbing on July 27, 1955, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tennyson.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and the Christian Mothers Sodality. She also was a member of the Tavern League Association, where she had served as secretary for a number of years.

Adele was a loving wife and caring sister, who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Surviving are her husband, Dick; two brothers, Paul (Dolores) Schiffman, of Dubuque, and Harold "Harry" (Theresa) Schiffman, of Potosi; four sisters, Mary Lou Feltes, of Dubuque, Vera (Gerald "Jerry") Kruser and Jane (Terry) Bode, both of Kieler, and Sharon (John "Jack") Pitzen, of Dickeyville; a brother-in-law, David Pearce, of Hazel Green; a sister-in-law, Dorothy (Schiffman) Chapman, of East Dubuque, Ill; their "adopted son," Richie Turner, of Kieler; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bert Schiffman; a sister, Joyce Pearce; and a brother-in-law, Eldred "Al" Feltes.
Burialafter 6 April 1998She was buried after 6 April 1998 at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler, Grant, Wisconsin.

Margaret Splinter

F, b. 5 December 1910, d. 31 October 1989
Father*Frank Theodore Splinter Sr. b. 26 Sep 1884, d. 9 May 1967
Mother*Margaret Anna Gubbels b. 17 Dec 1887, d. 15 Oct 1955
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameFebruary 1936As of February 1936,her married name was Helbing.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 December 1910Margaret Splinter was born on 5 December 1910 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Frank Theodore Splinter Sr. and Margaret Anna Gubbels.
MarriageFebruary 1936Margaret Splinter married Adam John Helbing, son of Elmer John Helbing and Anna Margaret Roth, in February 1936 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death31 October 1989Margaret Splinter died on 31 October 1989 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 78.

Children of Margaret Splinter and Adam John Helbing

Eugene Leo Helbing

M, b. 5 November 1942, d. 30 July 2000
Father*Adam John Helbing b. 18 Mar 1913, d. Jul 1974
Mother*Margaret Splinter b. 5 Dec 1910, d. 31 Oct 1989
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1942Eugene Leo Helbing was born on 5 November 1942 at Lancaster, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Adam John Helbing and Margaret Splinter.
Death30 July 2000Eugene Leo Helbing died on 30 July 2000 at age 57 POTOSI, Wis. - Eugene L. Helbing, 57, of Potosi, died Sunday evening, July 30, 2000, at Lancaster Care Center, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Metcalfe-Kuenster-Page Funeral Home, Potosi, with Monsignor Tom Baxter officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery, Tennyson, where military rites will be accorded by members of the American Legion Post 473 and Berg Averkamp Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5276 of Potosi. Friends may call prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

He was born on Nov. 5, 1942, in Lancaster, son of Adam and Margaret (Splinter) Helbing.

He served three years in the Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 473 of Potosi. He loved gardening and was especially proud of his yellow roses. He enjoyed fishing and dearly loved his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, Travis (Tracey) Helbing , of San Diego, Calif., and Cory (Stephanie) Helbing, of Lancaster; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Ella (Bob) Kittoe, of Cassville, and Marlene (LaVern) Oyen, of Potosi; two brothers, LeRoy (Juanita) Helbing, of Midway, Ga., and Richard Helbing; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Merlin Robert Kittoe

M, b. circa 1927, d. before 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMerlin Robert Kittoe was also known as Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1927Merlin Robert Kittoe was born circa 1927.
Deathbefore 2008He died before 2008.

LaVern L. Oyen

M, b. 13 January 1940, d. 5 November 2023
Father*Peter Oyen b. 1 Oct 1904, d. 18 Mar 1978
Mother*Celestine Brink b. 6 Oct 1908, d. 13 Sep 1974
LaVerne L Oyen
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 January 1940LaVern L. Oyen was born on 13 January 1940 also reported as 15 Jan 1940.
He was the son of Peter Oyen and Celestine Brink.
Death5 November 2023LaVern L. Oyen died on 5 November 2023 at age 83 LaVerne L. Oyen, age 83, of Potosi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Southwest Health in Platteville. He was born on January 13, 1940, in Jamestown Township, the son of Peter and Celestine (Brink) Oyen. LaVerne attended St. Andrew Catholic School in Tennyson. He worked for various farmers and was also a laborer with several organizations, including Hinderman Brothers, Dubuque Pack, and Finley Hospital, retiring in 2011. On September 17, 1966, LaVerne was united in marriage to Marlene Helbing at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Together they raised their twin daughters, Rhonda and Robin. LaVerne enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre and Cribbage and 500, but by his own rules. LaVerne dearly loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He liked to joke around and play tricks on them. LaVerne will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Marlene; their daughters, Rhonda Ferrel and Robin Wagner; five grandchildren: Cody, Shayla, Katie, Rylee, and Autumn; five great-grandchildren: Kayleigh, Riley, Remy, Rycker, and Rigley; his siblings: Cyril (Aliese), Dale (Nancy), Darlene Sabers, Margaret Eastlick, Betty Peacock, and Ruth (Ronnie) Richardson; his in-laws: Gracie Oyen, Delores Oyen, Rita Oyen, Pete Neis, Ella Kittoe, and Richard Helbing; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, LaVerne was preceded in death by his siblings: Harold (Rosie), Eldon (Doris), Philip, Nilus, Ronnie, James, Doris Neis, and Linda Oyen; his in-laws: Eugene Sabers, Gerald Eastlick, Gary Peacock, LeRoy Helbing, and Eugene Helbing.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Mark Miller officiating. Private family burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson at a later date. Family and friends may call on Thursday, November 9, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. when the funeral service will take place at the church.

LeRoy Irvin Helbing

M, b. 2 February 1940, d. 6 August 2014
Father*Adam John Helbing b. 18 Mar 1913, d. Jul 1974
Mother*Margaret Splinter b. 5 Dec 1910, d. 31 Oct 1989
LeRoy I Helbing
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1940LeRoy Irvin Helbing was born on 2 February 1940 at Dubuque, Iowa.
He was the son of Adam John Helbing and Margaret Splinter.
Marriagebefore 1966LeRoy Irvin Helbing married Elisabeth Gertrude Hahn before 1966 at Texas.
Divorcebetween 1978 and 1985LeRoy Irvin Helbing and Elisabeth Gertrude Hahn were divorced between 1978 and 1985.
Death6 August 2014LeRoy Irvin Helbing died on 6 August 2014 at age 74 MSgt LeRoy I. Helbing (US Army, Ret.), 74, died Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after a short illness.

Born in Dubuque, Iowa, he was a resident of Liberty County for 40 years. He served 23 years in the United States Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam, and earned the Bronze Star. After retiring from the military, he worked for Liberty County for 32 years until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Margaret Helbing; one son, Greg Helbing; and one brother, Eugene Helbing.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Juanita Helbing; two sons, Gerald and Michael Helbing of Texas; beloved stepchildren, Robert Lerma of New Mexico, Steven Lerma of California, Vita Sotelo of Texas, and Louis Maspero of California; two sisters, Ella Mae Holt and Marlene Oyen of Wisconsin; one brother, Richard Helbing of Iowa; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Child of LeRoy Irvin Helbing and Elisabeth Gertrude Hahn

Carol Friesen

F, b. 2 October 1940, d. 24 July 2026
Father*Al Friesen
Mother*Edna (?)
Carol (Friesen) Helbing
Mrs David Helbing (Carol Friesen) 1960
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name7 June 1960As of 7 June 1960,her married name was Helbing.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 October 1940Carol Friesen was born on 2 October 1940 at Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Al Friesen and Edna (?)
Death24 July 2026Carol Friesen died on 24 July 2026 at age 85 Carol Helbing, 85, of Dickeyville, WI passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2026, from pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31st at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, WI; with Fr. Peter Auer & Fr. Joseph Bellamkonda officiating. Burial will follow in the Holy Ghost Church Cemetery in Dickeyville, WI. Family & friends may call on Friday, July 31st from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Carol was born on October 2, 1940, in Potosi, WI, the daughter of Al and Edna Friesen. She graduated from St. Andrew High School in 1958.

On June 7, 1960, she married David Helbing at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, WI. Together they farmed for 30 years. She then worked at UW-P for 12 years before moving to Dickeyville. She was a member of Holy Ghost Parish CCW and did volunteer work at parish functions. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, sewing, watching Badger basketball games, but what she enjoyed the most was spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Carol is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dave; a daughter, Kim (Chris) Vanek and 2 sons: Jeff (Denise) Helbing & Scott (Tricia) Helbing; 6 grandchildren: Nathan (Jill) Helbing, Jordan Helbing, Marne (Tony) Strevel, Sydni Helbing, Vance (Mikkela) Hooley & Jocelyn Hooley; 2 greatgrandchildren; 3 brothers: Bob (Sharon) Friesen, Dick (Jackie) Friesen & Mark (Pat) Friesen and 2 sisters: Betty (Bill) Brown and Janelle (Tom) Weber; 2 brothers-in-law: Francis Wallenhorst & Rick (Kris) Helbing; 3 sisters-in-law, Joan Helbing, Mary Jo Helbing & Karen Donovan; along by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Donna Wallenhorst, parents-in-law, Henry & Hilda Helbing, and 4 brothers-in-law: Dale Helbing, Henry (Butch) Helbing, Stanley Helbing & Tom Donovan.

Henry A. Helbing Jr.

M, b. 7 August 1940, d. 10 February 2019
Father*Henry Adam Helbing b. 31 Jan 1915, d. 15 Nov 1994
Mother*Hilda Ida Klaas b. 14 Oct 1916, d. 14 Jul 1998
Henry (Butch) Helbing
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHenry A. Helbing Jr. was also known as Butch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 August 1940Henry A. Helbing Jr. was born on 7 August 1940 at Cuba City, Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Adam Helbing and Hilda Ida Klaas.
Death10 February 2019Henry A. Helbing Jr. died on 10 February 2019 at Wisconsin at age 78 Henry "Butch" Helbing, age 78, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, WI, on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Butch was born in Cuba City, WI on August 7, 1940, to Henry and Hilda (Klaas) Helbing. He graduated with honors from Loras Academy, Dubuque, IA, in the Class of 1958. He enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve on February 11, 1959, and served two years active duty on the Destroyer Fleet based in Norfolk, VA. He was honorably discharged in January 1965 with the rank of EM3. On June 24, 1961, he married Mary Jo Timmerman at St. Rose Church in Cuba City, WI. They were blessed with three children. Butch was a lifelong plumber, and attained Master Status in both Wisconsin and Illinois. He was proud to be a union member of Local 214 in Janesville and Local 75 in Milwaukee reaching lifetime status in 2016. After retiring in 1999, he worked at Home Depot in Janesville for seven years.