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Obituaries and Death Notices
Neva Christina (Flink) Binning
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 17 Mar. 1938; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Funeral services for Mrs. Kenneth Binning, who died March 8th, in Minneapolis, Minn., at the age of 27, were conducted Friday afternoon at the Trinity Lutheran church at Unity, Rev. J. A. Olson officiating, and burial was made in the Brighton cemetery.
Mrs. Binning, nee Neva Christina Flink, was born Jan. 21, 1911, in Unity and lived in Unity until seven years ago when she went to Minneapolis. On Sept. 18, 1934, she was married to Kenneth Binning in Winona, Minn. She was employed as head waitress at the President Café up to the time of her death which was caused by peritonitis. Surviving are her husband, father, mother, five sisters and two brothers.
Harold H. Beck
St. Paul Pioneer Press - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 submitted by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: age 80 years; resident of St. Paul; died 20 June, 2004
Parents: Harvey & Louise (deceased)
Wife: Charlotte
Children: Bud (Sue), Richard (Julie), Ron (Lois); Karen (Jerome) Stramer, Sharen (Tim) Johnson, Brenda (Mark) Williams
Sister: Marilyn (Jerry) Saunders
13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren
Internment: Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Frank E. Burdine
The Wilmot Enterprise (Wilmot, SD) -- Thursday, July 27, 1933 - JD - Sub by FoFGFrank Edward Burdine, whose death was briefly mentioned in last week’s Enterprise, was born at Britton in Marshall county, South Dakota, May 4th, 1888. Soon after that he came to this community to reside and for thirty years made this his home, moving to St. Paul about fifteen years ago and has been engaged in the restaurant business there. Some time ago he disposed of his interests. On Tuesday a week ago he was being shaved at a barber shop in St. Paul and was about to raise himself in the chair was stricken with a brain hemorrhage. His condition was serious at once and he was taken to a hospital where he died the following morning. He was in his 46th year.
Deseased is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Burdine of this city, three brothers, John of St. Paul, Thomas in Washington, William of this city, and five sisters, namely Mrs. Wm. Bowell and Mrs. Myrtle Michael of St. Paulk Mrs. C. A. Land of Durand, Ill., Mrs. Leonard Bernett of Wilmot, and Evah Burdine of Chicago.
Interment was made in a St. Paul cemetery.
Leora Lou Burgraff
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 26 Nov. 2000; submitted by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: age 58
Born: Feb 6, 1942
Died accidentally on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 23, 2000
Preceded in death by her father, Fredrick J. Bradshaw and grandson Brian S. Jacoboski
Spouse: Bruce Burgraff, married 40 years
Children: Becky Nichols and Brenda (Gary) Jacoboski
Grandchildren: Bradley, Brittani and Kacie
Mother: Leora Jane Bradshaw
Sister: Karen (Orville) Morris
Member of Eastern Star and Shriners Ladies
Erastus Edgerton
Grand Forks Herald (18 Apr. 1893) Transcribed and contributed by AFOFG FC
Minnesota Pioneer Dead
Erastus Edgerton of St. Paul Dies at Franklin, N. Y.
St. Paul, April 17. -- Erastus Smith Edgerton, president of the Second National Bank of St. Paul, died during the afternoon at Franklin, N. Y. Mr. Edgerton came to Minnesota in 1853, and was one of the pioneers in the development of this state. He organized the Second National Bank of Minnesota nearly 30 years ago and at a later date the First National Bank of St. Peter and the Lumbermen’s Bank of Stillwater, in all of which he retained interest at the time of his death. He was also a director in the Commercial National Bank of Chicago. His wealth will exceed $3,000,000. He was a little over 77 years of age, having been born at Franklin, N.Y., Dec. 9 1816.
Alfred L. Gilstad
Dispatch - Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) Saturday, 31 July 1965; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
GILSTAD – Alfred L. on July 29. Survived by his wife Laura; 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard W. (Norma) Wiessner, Mrs. E. C. (Margery) Larson of Mpls.; 2 sons, Richard of St. Paul and Gerald of Mpls.; sister, Mrs. F. C. Larson; 2 brothers, Leif of Washington, D.C.; and Arthur Gilstad of St. Paul; also 14 grandchildren. Services Monday at 1 p.m. from Listore & Wold Chapel, 531 S. Snelling ave. Internment Acacia Park. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorials preferred.
Emma L. Green
The Henry Republican, July 29, 1880 - submitted by Nancy Piper
At St. Paul, Minn., July 20, of diphtheria, Miss Emma L., 17, daughter of P. H. Green, formerly of this city.
Carl F. Hoisser
Dispatch - Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) Saturday, 31 July 1965; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
HOISSER – Carl F., of 397 Marshall Ave., July 28. Survived by his wife, Genevieve; son, Carl Jr. of St. Paul; daughters, Mrs. William Conley of Bottineau, N.D., and Paula of St. Paul; sister, Mrs. Joseph Beran, and brother, John Hoisser, both of St. Paul. Funeral from the Downtown Chapel of O’Halloran & Murphy.
Mrs. Bert Horton
Aberdeen Weekly News SD (9 Dec. 1915) transcribed by FoFG MZ
Word has been received in this city of the death at St. Paul Sunday of Mrs. Bert Horton of Sisseton and formerly of Aberdeen. Mrs. Horton, who has been ailing for some time passed away at a St. Paul hospital. The remains will be taken by Mr. Horton to Sisseton for internment.
Elizabeth Iltner
Source: The Quincy Whig, Tuesday, Apr 6, 1915 – Transcribed by Debbie Gibson
Mrs. Elizabeth Iltner, aged 68 years, died Saturday night at her home in St. Paul, Minn. She was born in Quincy and was a daughter of the late Rev. John M. Nippold. The family left here a number of years ago. Surviving are her husband and two children. The funeral and burial will take place in St. Paul, Minn.
Dayton G. Jensen
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minn.) Monday, 9 Feb. 1981; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Jensen, Dayton G., age 54, of Shoreview, MN on Saturday. Survived by wife, Grace G., a son, Mark, Shelton, WA; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Flora) Cox, Muskogee, OK & Mrs. Craig (Julia) Holz, Omaha, NE; 7 grandchildren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Niels Jensen, Edison, NE; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Girch, Long Beach, CA. Memorial services at 9:30 a.m. Tues. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Dr., Spring Lake Park. Internment Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul, NE. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Mon. at the O.E. Larson Osborn Chapel, 2301 Central Ave. NE. Memorials are preferred.
Ida Korntved
Source: Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., Wis.) 21 Jan. 1921; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Unity News – News was received here Monday of the death of Mrs. Chris. Korntved at St. Paul following an operation. At this time but little information has been learned but her brothers Walter Voth and Anton Korntved left at once for St. Paul to bring the remains home.
Michael Lynch
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 30, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Michael Lynch, a Glendorago Pioneer, Dies at His Home in that Town Recently.
Death of Glendorado Pioneer
Michael Lynch one of the old settlers of the town of Glendorado, Benton county, died at his home in that town on March 18th, aged eighty-three years. He was one of the best known men in the county.
Michael Lynch Sr., was born in the county of Connaught, Ireland, in 1822 and in 1850, at the age of twenty-eight, he and his family emigrated to America, first settling in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. After a seven year’s residence on Canadian soil Mr.
Lynch moved to the United States and took up residence at Portland, Maine. He resided at Portland until the close of the Civil war, when he came west and located at St. Paul.
In 1870 he went to Clear Lake and in 1880 took a homestead in the town of Glendorado, Benton county, where he resided continually until his demise.
Ina Maclean
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 9 Feb. 1983; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
MACLEAN – Ina, Tuesday in her 84th year, Res. Highland Chateau. Dear sister of Cora Blanchette, Mich. & Lawrence Lucier, Wisc.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Godbout & Sons, 560 W. 7th, Thursday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. Mass, St. James Church, 9:30 a.m. Internment National. Parish Vigil 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Robert W. Mallinger
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 9 Feb. 1983; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
MALLINGER – Robert W. of 841 Stryker on Feb. 8. Complete notice later. Arr. O’Halloran & Murphy Snelling Ave. Chapel
Mrs. John Man
Winona Daily Republican (Tuesday, 7 June 1898) transcribed by Marla Zwakman
The remains of Mrs. John Man, who died on Sunday, are to be taken to St. Paul for internment.
The remains of Mrs. John Mann, who died of old age at her home on East Howard street on Sunday, were taken to St. Paul this morning for internment. A short funeral service was held at the house.
Edward C. Penschuck
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 9 Feb. 1983; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
PENSCHUCK – Edward C. of ? Wisc. Formerly of 514 Humboldt Ave. Dear father of Mrs. N. W. (Marian) Howe of Danbury, Wis., Mrs. James (Norma) Rafferty of Chicago; also 6 grandchilden, 15 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Helen Jensen, Rushford, MN. Services at the Johnson Peterson Funeral Home, 612 S. Smith Ave., Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Visitation before the service. Internment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital, Mpls.
Alma E. Peters
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 9 Feb. 1983; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
PETERS – Alma E. age 83 on Feb. 6th. Res. Woodbury Health Care Center. Survived by sister, Mrs. Helen McDonnell of Jasonville, Ind., also nieces and nephews. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday from Listoe & Wold Chapel 531 S. Snelling Ave. Internment Oakland Cemetery, Little Falls. Friends may call one hour preceding service. Memorials preferred.
S. Purmer
DR. PURMER DIES ON TRAIN -- Said to Have Been the Oldest Contract Surgeon in the Army.
St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 11.—Dr. S.. Purmer, said to be the eldest contract surgeon in the regular army, died on a Northern Pacific train, west of Fargo, N. D., while en route from Fort Columbia to Fort Snelling. Dr. Purmer was seventy years old, and. had been, an army contract surgeon since 1861. [The Washington Post, December 12, 1904 (Washington, D.C.)]
Alexander Ramsey
Colorado Springs Gazette (1903-04-23) Transcribed and contributed by AFOFG FC
Distinguished Pioneer of Minnesota Dead
By Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn., April 22. – Alexander Ramsey, ex-governor of Minnesota, Secretary of War under President Hayes, for two terms, United States Senator from Minnesota and for whom the county in which St. Paul is located was named, died at his home in this city tonight, aged 88 years. Mr. Ramsey had suffered since the middle of February from an attack of the gout but was progressing favorably and his death came unexpectedly. He was surrounded at the last by his surviving relatives.
Irish World (1903-05-02) Transcribed and contributed by AFOFG FC
Alexander Ramsey, lst of the war Governors, former Governor of Minnesota, Secretary of war under President Hayes and for two terms United States Senator from Minnesota, died in St. Paul, Minn., April 22, aged 83 years.
He was born in Pennsylvania in 1815, went to Minnesota in 1849 as Territorial Governor. When the State government was organized he took a prominent part in the deliberations of the constitutional convention; he was elected Governor in 1860. He was active in organizing the State Military forces during the Civil War. In 1863 was elected United States Senator, being re elected in 1869. He supported all the war measures of President Lincoln’s administration. He was chosen by President Hays as Secretary of War in 1879.
Justus C. Ramsey
Source: Warren Sheaf, Feb.2, 1881 edition, submitted by FOFG mb
Justus C. Ramsey, Esq., a brother of the secretary of war, and an old resident of St. Paul was found dead in his bed on Monday morning last, having committed suicide.
Fannie J. Schwanke
Aberdeen Daily News SD (21 Dec. 1912) transcribed by FoFG MZ
Mrs. Fannie J. Schwanke of Ipswich, aged 23 years, the wife of John Schwanke of that town, died at St. Luke’s hospital yesterday from hemorrhage. The body was shipped to Ipswich this morning, where services will be held then the body will be sent to St. Paul for burial. The deceased is survived by a young son and a husband.
James Leonard Schwantes
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 21 Nov. 2004; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: Age 66, Cause of Death: Cancer
Died: Nov 18, 2004
Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; father, George; mother, Louise; sister, Jean Doll; and brothers, Robert and Walter
Daughter: Nicole (David) Dhaene Jr.
Grandchildren: Steven and David III; Shyanne
Siblings: Pastor George (Carole) and Fred (Pam); Pat Kaeder,
Internment Forest Lawn Cemetery
*** Note: James Leonard Schwantes was born on 2 Mar. 1938.
Mary Florence (Curlee) Schwantes
St. Paul Pioneer Press - 12 Feb. 2002; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: Mary F. (Taffy), age 63, resident of St. Michael, formerly of St. Paul
Died: Feb. 9, 2002
Spouse: Robert L. Schwantes, Sr. (deceased)
Children, Crystal (Jim), Robert, Jr., Bobby (Kippy), Jack (Annette), Tina (Sam), Nita (Dan), Pam (Ben)
17 grandchildren
Internment General Lutheran Cemetery
Robert Leonard Schwantes Sr.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Wis.) Tuesday, 23 Nov. 1993; submitted by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: age 54
Died: Nov. 21, 1993
Preceded in death by mother, father, brother and sister
Wife: Mary Curlee
Children: Crystal Benedict (Jim), Robert Lee Jr., Bobby John (Kippy), Jack (Annette), Tina L. (Tim), Nita J., Pamela L.
12 grandchildren
Sister: Pat Kaeder; Brothers: Pastor George, Jim and Fred
Employee of Schmidt Brewery & Total Petroleum
Internment: General Lutheran Cemetery
*** Note: Robert was born in Spencer, Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Wayne Robert Seidel
St. Paul Pioneer Press (24 Jan. 2002) submitted by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: Died: Jan. 22, 2002
Daughter: Traci (Scott Johnson)
Parents: Leroy & Lorraine (deceased)
Grandsons: Michael & Tyler
Brothers: Dave (Gloria) & Lee (Marlene)
Note: he was born 12 Jan. 1947 in Ramsey County
Gen. H. H. Sibley
Lima Daily News, Feb 19, 1891. Submitted by Linda Dietz
St Paul, Minn, Feb 19- Gen. H. H. Sibley, Minnesota pioneer and first governor of the state died at his home in this city at 4:30 o'clock yesterday morning. He had been lingering near the verge of the grave for some time, and for nearly sixty hours prior to death was unconscious. Death came quietly that those around his bedside scarcely knew when his spirit was called away.
Adrian Joseph Siebell
St. Paul Pioneer Press – Friday, 20 Jan. 1989; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Siebell, Adrian Joseph, of Mendota Hgts., Jan. 18. Beloved infant son of Stewart & Sally Siebell. Survived by sister, Michaela; grandparents, Frank & Ethel Siebell, Mendota Hgts., H. F. (Jim) & Doloris Racine, Woodbury & many loving aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Services at the House of Hope Presbyterian Church, Summit at Avon, Sat. at 1 p.m. Internment Acacia Park. There will be no visitation. Arr. Willwerscheid & Peters Mortuary
Mary R. Slater
St. Paul Pioneer Press – Friday, 20 Jan. 1989; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Slater, Mary R. Preceded in death by husband, Lee H. Slater. Survived by son, John F. Slater & wife Nancy, Comstock, Wis., daughter, Martha S. Wheeland, Turtle Lake, WI; 6 grandchildren, Lynn, Dustin, Shad, Jamie, Matt & David; 1 great-grandchild, Christopher; brother, Vernon Reinhardt & niece, Jean Reinhardt of CA. Life member of Abbott Northwestern Womens’ Auxiliary Hospital Board, Womens’ Club of Mpls., the Minikahdo Club & House of Hope Presbyterian Church, St. Paul. Memorial service Saturday 10:30 a.m. Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. If so desired, memorials may be given to Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Arthritis Foundation or donor’s choice.
Ruth L. Sorgatz
St. Paul Pioneer Press – Friday, 20 Jan. 1989; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Sorgatz, Ruth L., age 73, of St. Paul on Jan. 17, 1989. Wife of Edwin H. Mother of Mrs. Elmer (Clarice) Wohlers of Milwaukee, WI, Edgar & wife Carole of Minnetonka, David & wife Kay of Shoreview. Grandmother of Carri & Kim Sorgatz & Kristi Wohlers. Sister of Irma Ozenson of Roseville & Mrs. Gerald (Elda) Schleif of Loretto, MN. Services Sat. (Note: the rest of the death notice was cut off and not available at the time of transcription.)
Delores D. Thompson
St. Paul Pioneer Press, Tuesday, 4 July 2000; submitted by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: age 69, resident of St. Paul
Spouse: Theodore W. Thompson, married 49 years
Children: Roxanne (Allen) Stover, Barb Thompson-Ayers (Dave Ayers), Wendy Kayser (Mike Arntzen), Sandy (Jesse) Mischler, Judith A. Hubbard, Joy (Gary) Carlson
Siblings: Shirley (Dick) Fredricks and Wayne (Sue) Wuellner
14 grandchildren
J. D. Turner
Grand Forks Herald (8 July 1920) Transcribed and contributed by AFOFG FC
Lifelong Resident of Minnesota Dies at Crookston Home
Crookston, Minn., July 7. -- The death of J. D. Turner of this city Wednesday marked the passing of one of the oldest residents in Minnesota. Mr. Turner was born in St. Paul in 1857, making him a resident of Minnesota while it was still a territory. He was a traveling salesman for 48 years and a resident of Crookston for the past 32 years. Death was due to heart failure.
Mr. Turner is survived by a widow and three daughters. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, as word is awaited from out of town relatives. Burial will be made at the Crookston Cemetery, however.
Mr. Turner was well known throughout the state, his long residence and constant travelings creating a wide acquaintance. He was a member of the Crookston Episcopal Church and gave much time to projects for their purpose the beautification of Crookston. He had been in ill health for the past four years.
Timothy Vierling
Dispatch - Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) Saturday, 31 July 1965; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
VIERLING – Timothy, July 30, age 4 months, 14 days. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Vierling, 210 W. Sidney; brother of Mary Jo; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Florian Vierling and Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Gross of St. Paul. Blessing service West Funeral Home 10 a.m. Monday. Visitation 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Internment Calvary cemetery.
Burton Walter Wagner
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 9 Feb. 1983; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
WAGNER – Burton W. (Burt). Feb. 7, age 66, formerly of St. Paul’s West Side. Dear father of Dennis & his wife, Patricia, W. St. Paul, Mrs. Diane Running, Dale & his wife, Diane, all of So. St. Paul & Mrs. Craig Dittel of Cottage Grove. Brother of Mrs. James (Eileen) Hunter, St. Paul Park, Verlan & Thomas Wagner of St. Paul & Bud of Calif. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday 10 a.m. at West Funeral Home, 1051 S. Robert at Arion, W. St. Paul. Friends may call 3 – 7 p.m. Wednesday. Internment Riverview Cem. Member Moose Lodge 963.
Note: was born 21 Jan. 1917 in Wisconsin; married Amy Lena Olson & Evelyn Vantassell
Thomas W. Wagner
St. Paul Pioneer Press – Friday, 20 Jan. 1989; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Wagner, Thomas W., age 69, of St. Paul, Jan. 18. Survived by daughters, Cheryl Dineen, Seattle, Robin Wagner, Bellevue, WA, brother, M. A. Wagner, Edmonds, WA, sister, Eileen Hunter, St. Paul & his former wife, Helen Cooley of Seattle. There will be no services. Arr. Spielman Mortuary
Gertrude C. Weiss
St. Paul Pioneer Press – Friday, 20 Jan. 1989; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Weiss, Gertrude C., on Jan. 17, age 89, res. Chisago City Care Center, formerly of St. Paul. Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard; 4 daughters and 1 grandson. Beloved mother of John of Wyoming, MN, Arthur of Hackensack, Doraine Ahl of Duluth, Erwin of St. Paul, Betty Thoeny of Ogilvie, MN, Donald of Oakdale & Evelyn Morgan of Lonsdale. Also survived by 2 brothers, 5 sisters, 26 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchilden. Funeral from Mueller-Bies Funeral Home East Chapel, 650 N. Dale at Blair, on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. Internment Calvary Cemetery. Parish Vigil 4:30 p.m. Friday. Visitation from 4 – 9 p.m. Friday. Member of the Cathedral Altar & Rosary Society.
Ethel Ross Weld
St. Paul Pioneer Press – 9 Feb. 1983; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
WELD – Ethel Ross of 693 Simpson St. on Feb. 4th. Funeral notice later. Arr. By the Holcomb-Henry Funeral Home.
Joseph Albert Wheelock
The Appeal, St. Paul, MN (May 12, 1906) Submitted by Dawn Minard
Veteran Editor Called By Death
Joseph A. Wheelock, Editor of Pioneer Press, Passes Away
Had National Reputation
St. Paul, May 11. - Joseph Albert Wheelock. the veteran editor of the Pioneer Press, died at his home. 241 Summit avenue, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Wheelock's reputation as a Journalist was national and he will have a place in the memory with such editors as Greeley. Dana, Bennett and Bowles, with whom he was contemporaneous.
Trip Too Fatiguing:
Mr. and Mrs. Wheelock returned Monday from Redlands, Cal., where they spent the winter, owing to Mr. Wheelock's ill health. During the winter Mr. Wheelock enjoyed better health than was usual with him for
the three years he wintered in California.
But the high altitudes reached on the trip across the mountains seriously affected his heart action, due to the
bronchial trouble, from which Mr. Wheelock had suffered for years, and when he arrived in St. Paul his condition was alarming to members of his family.
Death a Shock to City.
Mr. Wheelock's death was not entirely unexpected to members of his family and to the personal friends who knew of his long fight against a weakening constitution, but the news was a shock to those who supposed that the winter seasons in California were giving him permanent relief. When the word was passed around town and in the homes of the city that Mr. Wheelock was dead, many were the expressions of sorrow. The people of St. Paul, and particularly the older generation, felt each an Individual loss in the passing away of the man who for half a century had been among the foremost in promoting St. Paul. Minnesota and the Northwest.
One Key Note in Sorrow.
There was one key note in the expressions as the news of the death of Joseph A. Wheelock spread yesterday, and that was the loss to the city, the state and the Northwest. There was a personal grief in the comments of the men who have grown old with Mr. Wheelock in the region they have helped develop; they miss an old friend. The younger generation, who are enjoying the structure reared on the foundation the pioneers laid, appreciated more the ripe judgment of Mr. Wheelock's later years. Men in public life recognized Mr. Wheelock a force always for the public good. Many knew only of his public work and they were impressed by the power of his intellect, his clear reasoning,
his sound judgment, and his force of expression, or his devoted work for the St. Paul park system. But many, who knew him personally, were impressed as much by the man as by his work; they saw in him the traits that endeared him to all that came in personal contact with him.
City's Token of Respect.
Mayor Smith early in the day issued a proclamation calling public attention to Mr. Wheelock's death and directing
that all city offices be closed at the time of the funeral. The flag on the city hall was lowered half-mast. A special meeting of the common council was called for this afternoon for the purpose of passing appropriate resolutions concerning Mr. Wheelock's life work and services for the city.
Wielded Great Influence:
Joseph A. Wheelock, was a striking personality, a character of great force, and, what is more (rare, of great breadth and integrity. In proportion to the influence he wielded, the meager obituary of names and dates will come to the reader with suggestive force. He was identified with many movements; he was an advocate of every cause in which honor and high purpose played a part, but his relation was always such that, while he stamped the mark of his character upon it, the praise and plaudits fell upon men whose leadership he supported.
Man of High Ideals:
He was one of the few old-time editors whose personality is recent years has been identified with his work in the public mind. By all who knew him it, has been said that his influence was always used to attain the highest ends and
aims. He was a man who did not care for the accumulation of wealth. He had neither the faculty nor taste for
it. His aims and his interests took him out of the sphere of money-getting. He was a publicist. The personal, the selfish element of his nature was subordinated to his larger desire for public good. As a result his obituary, as far as tangible facts go, is meager. In the consideration of influences, it is unbounded.
Half a Century of Work:
Mr. Wheelock was born at Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Feb. 8. 1831. He was educated at the Sackville academy, coming to St. Paul in 1850. He was state commissioner of statistics under Gov. Ramsey, 1860-61, and postmaster under President Grant, 1871-75. Mr. Wheelock's first newspaper work was in 1855 or the year following, when he was employed to conduct a real estate paper in St. Paul. He founded the St. Paul Press in 1861, since which time he was connected with the Press and its successor, the Pioneer Press, until his death. Mr. Wheelock was married in May, 1861, to Miss Kate French at Concord, N. H.. He is survived by Mrs. Wheelock and three children, Webster
Wheelock, associate editor of the Pioneer Press, and Katrina and Ellen Wheelock.
William Worthingham
Submitted by K. Torp
Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory as: "Mason, res 99 Adams [St.], near Clark [St.]; Removed about 1850 to St. Paul, Minn., and died there.
Wayne Walter Wuellner Sr.
St. Paul Pioneer Press 11 Apr. 2010; South Washington County Bulletin (Cottage Grove, MN) Wednesday, 8 Apr. 2010; transcribed by Marla Zwakman
Abstract: Wayne Walter Wuellner Sr., age 65, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Born August 6, 1944, in St. Paul, son of Walter and Josephine (Miller) Wuellner. Married Marie “Sue” Craven in St. Paul. Vietnam War veteran. St. Paul city employee. Father of Jon M. Craven (Amy Cosgrove), Tina Horton Wuellner, Wayne Walter Wuellner Jr. (Molly Carson), Daughter-in-law, Billie Bran; Grandchildren - Elaina, William, Sequoia, Zoe, Laila. Siblings & in-laws: Richard (Corlis) Colling, Patty Stout, Joseph Colling, Catherine Colling, John Colling. Preceded in death by sisters Delores Thompson and Shirley Fredrickson. Internment at Fort Snelling.
Charles A. Zimmerman
Charles A. Zimmerman died September 23, 1909. His death was without warning. As he was about to step up on the cars at Mound on Lake Minnetonka, he fell suddenly to the ground and expired instantly. His obsequies were on September 25th, the funeral exercises being held at the residence of Mrs. E. O. Zimmerman. Rev. A. C. Stevens, pastor of the First Methodist Church of St. Paul, officiated and made most appropriate, comforting and eloquent remarks.
Selections of music were excellently rendered by the St. Paul Quartette. At the family's request, Dean W. S. Pattee gave a brief account of Mr. Zimmerman's career, and the Acker Post took charge at the cemetery and committed the remains of their honored Comrad to their rest with military honors.
[FROM: MN Historical Society - Submitted by Janice Buchanan]
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