Welcome to Chippewa County Wisconsin Obituaries Agnes Edith Mercier, nee Beaudin Submitters Name: Clair Mercier Obit: OBITUARY Mrs. Agnes Edith Mercier, 88, Stanley died Monday night in Victory Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Mercier was born April 14, 1879, in the Town of Colburn, Chippewa County.  When 16 years of age, she was married to Albert Mercier and they lived in Colburn until 1944, when they moved to the City of Stanley (117 4th Avenue, Stanley, Wisconsin).   Mrs. Mercier was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Stanley. Surviving are four sons; Albert, Bay St. Louis, Miss., Henry, Colby, William, Boyd, and Clement, St. Paul, Minn.; three daughters, Sister Roselda, Belleville, Ill., Mrs. Willis Marsh, St. Paul, and Mrs. Arthur Long, Stanley; 30 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery, Boyd.  Friends may call at the Plombon Funeral Home in Stanley from noon today.  The Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.  Prudent Dugal Submitters Name: Clair Mercier Obit: OBITUARY 90 YEARS OLD ----------------------- Prudent Dugal Dies Sunday Night at His Home on Main Street ----------------------- Was the First Blacksmith in Chippewa Falls, a Veteran of the Mexican War ----------------------- There lies dead in his coffin at his home, on Main street, South Side, Prudent Dugal, one of the very oldest residents of the city.  His demise occurred Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. Dugal was born in Three Rivers, Canada, in 1810, and came to Chippewa when there were but two or three white folks here.  The city at that time was the only settlement in the Chippewa valley, and consisted of a blacksmith shop and one or two dwellings located where the farm of Patrick O'Neil now is, five miles north of where the city is located.  He came on a visit to Jean Burnett, the oldest settler, and intended to return, but after remaining a year found that the country was destined to become more populated, and he remained.  He was the leader of a large colony of Canadians who afterward settled and who were identified with the early settlement of the city.  His mind was clear especially upon matters of long-gone history.  He remembered very well the early days when he came up the river, and at times was characteristically reminiscent over events and people he knew who pioneered in the Chippewa county and noted with pleasure the changes that had occurred from the early days.  Going back into his early career the old man used to talk of the days when he carried a chain and guided surveying parties through the primeval forest,--and he often remarked that he had a pathfinder on the very spot where he helped stake out the city and where he has spent his declining years. Considering the long time that he has lived his health has been comparatively good to the last, and the evening of his days closed gently in after ninety years of existence.  Death was due to the general wearing out of his system. Mr. Dugal was the first blacksmith by trade who came up the Chippewa river.  He was also distinguished as being the only surviving veteran of the Mexican war residing in the county. NOTE: Prudent Dugal was married in 1863 to Louise McMartin (St. Martin).  Four children are surviving members of the family. NOTE: Prudent was married in 1853 to Louise St. Martin. Joseph Adolph Dugal Submitters Name: Clair Mercier Obit: OBITUARY KILLED WHILE AT WORK SAD FATE OF JOSEPH DUGAL OF SOUTH CHIPPEWA HEAVY TIMBER CRUSHES HIM While at Work on the Chippewa River Bridge Last Night He Meets Instant Death. Joseph Dugal, a member of last year's common council and a highly esteemed resident of this city, met instant death last night while employed on the repair work being done to the Chippewa River Bridge.  It was but a few moments before quitting time the accident happened that so suddenly snuffed out a life.  Dugal and Mike Gonyea were putting a needle beam in place beneath the bridge, intending to fasten it for the time being so that the jarring of the bridge at night would not shake it from its resting place.  The timber was green and wet and it moved readily on the iron cleats which held it at either end.  Dugal was attempting to drive a bolt through it and two similar beams.  Perhaps the jar of the blows shook it down or its falling might have been due to other causes; at any rate neither Dugal nor Gonyea was aware that their position was so dangerous.  Gonyea saw it fall and shouted to his co-worker to beware but the warning came too late.  The timber struck the dead man on the temple and jammed his head in such a manner that the skull was badly fractured. The coroner's jury last night elicited the information that no one could well be blamed for the accident.  Mr. Arnold, who is superintendent of the work, said that eight sets of beams had been put up in the same manner and the one which the men were working last night, and Mr. Gonyea, who witnessed the accident, testified that he could not see that there was carelessness either on the part of the superintendent or employees. Mr. Dugal was a member of the Catholic Knights in good standing.  The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from Holy Ghost church. EX-ALDERMAN DUGAL BURIED CITY OFFICIAL TURN OUT TO HIS FUNERAL The funeral of Ex - Alderman Dugal took place this morning from Holy Ghost church under the auspices of the Catholic Knights of which he was a member.  The funeral procession was a very long one and among others who attended were Mayor Stanley, City Attorney Jenkins, City Clerk McCallum and a number of aldermen.  The funeral services were long and impressive and the.....The church was packed with the friends of the unfortunate man. Margaret PRINCE, nee Corrigan Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader Date: 10 Feb 1898 Obit: The following appeared in the Calgary Herald, Feb. 5th, 1898, and was reprinted in the Eau Claire Leader, 10 Feb. 1898. DEATH OF MRS. P. A. PRINCE With sincere regret  The Herald announces the death of  Mrs. Prince, the wife of Mr. P.A. Prince, the manager of the Eau Claire Mills.  The melancholy event  occurred last evening  about six o'clock, at the family residence on Reinach Avenue West. Up in the early part of last summer  Mrs. Prince enjoyed fairly good health, but since that time she suffered a good  deal , and gradually became weaker. till Wednesday  last when she became extremely weak.  She had been for the last day or two been gradually sinking till last night, when death released her from her suffering. The deceased lady was born in the township of Mara, Ontario, exactly 68 years ago, and married Mr. Prince,  in 1857.  In 1866 the family moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where they resided until their removal to Calgary in 1886.  During her residence in this city Mrs. Prince's heart and purse have been always open to cheer and help the poor and the afflicted.   Her charity was bestowed freely and without  ostentation.   She was a noble hearted Christian woman, and her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her. Beside her sorrowing husband,  she leaves two children,  Mrs. Peter Eide,  and Mr. John E. Prince, and four grandchildren.   The funeral procession will leave the family residence  at nine o'clock  on Monday  on morning  and will proceed to the church of St. Mary's - the church she loved so well and for which she laboured so earnestly.   The internment will take place in the new Catholic cemetery.  Her bereaved  husband and relatives will have the sincere  sympathy of this community  in their sad bereavement. The above is taken from the Herald daily paper published at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Feb. 5th.  We are indebted for the copy to Messrs. I.E. Kerr and Allen Cameron .  Many of our citizens remember Mrs. Prince, and will be grieved to hear of her death. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy William Walsdorf Chippewa Falls, Wis., Nov. 16 - William Walsdorf, employed in a logging camp on the Jump river, in this county, was shot and killed by a hunter yesterday. A farmer named Martins, who came here last spring and settled on land, was shot by a stray bullet while sitting at a table in his home eating supper. The bullet entered one ear and came out the other. Death was instantaneous. The woods are full of hunters and it is un-safe to travel on any, of. the old logging roads. (The Minneapolis Journal November 16 1901 - Sub. by a Friend of Free Genealogy) Mrs. Anna Stoffel Mrs. Anna Stoffel died at her home in the town of Tilden Sunday afternoon at the ripe old age of 80 years, after a residence in that town of forty-five years. She was the widow of the late Peter Stoffel and is survived by the following children: Sister Mathisa, a nun, of West Allis, Wis., Mrs. S. Dachel, Edson, Mrs. Peter Hunz, Tilden, Mrs. Joseph Bowe, Tilden, Mrs. Joseph Smetana, Mrs. Peter Meinen, town of Bloomer, Michael, Peter and John Stoffel, Tilden. The funeral will be held this forenoon from St. Peter's church in Tilden. -Independent. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday April 3, 1913 Edition) William  Connell Date: 10/25/1915 Newspaper: Chipp. Falls 'Evening Indepent" Obit: Demice of William Connell. William Connell, a resedent of Lafayette Twnsp, WI for fouty-five years passed away at his homeon Sunday at the age of seventy-one years.Mr. Connell can well be termed a pioneer and as much was well known and highly rspected. Deceased is survivedby his wife, two daughters, Mrs Doris McDougaland Mrs Wm. Jermyn; four sons, Elmer of Eau Claire,Wis., Edwin, Walter and Leslie, also a sister, Mrs Mary Connell. The funeral will be held Wednday morning, at Ten o'clock from St. Simeon's church, Rev. E.F. Hayward officiating  Submitters Name: Robert  Connell NIC MEINEN Nic Meinen responded to the call of the Grim Reaper yesterday, and thus another of the old time residents of Tilden is removed from our midst. One by one they are passing - those men and women who came here more than a half a century ago and endured untold hardships to build a home. The town of Tilden then was a wilderness and the principal inhabitants were the Indians, the white settlers living far apart. They were a kind and generous class and it was because of the pleasant disposition they possessed that the Red men kept their places. It was a common thing in those days for a buck to walk into a house without sounding a warning and beg for something to eat. Refusal, perhaps, might have meant trouble, but none were refused, and if there was anything loose around the place that the buck thought he needed more than the settler who had fed him, it was not to be found when wanted. The stories those old settlers told in later years were interesting, happening as they did in our very neighborhood, and it is regretted that they were never written down. And their children can never tell them as well as the old folks. Nic Meinen, the subject of this sketch, and whose picture taken a few years ago, was born at Aierchweiler, Germany, 82 years ago and came to this country fifty-eight years ago, locating immediately in Tilden. He was married here on November 9 (1865) of last years he and his wife celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage surrounded by their six children and 24 grandchildren. Their children are: William, of Tilden, Peter of Auburn, Mrs. John Stoffel of Auburn, Bernard, Joseph and Louis Meinen of Tilden. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning, services at St. Peter's church in Tilden, which the deceased assisted in launching fifty-six years ago. (Printed in the Chippewa Daily Independent Wednesday March 8, 1916 Edition) JOHN BAKER John Baker, one of our highly esteemed pioneers, passed away last Thursday night at the ripe age of 84 years. He was in his usual good health up to within a few days of his death, and his sudden demise came as a shock to his family and friends. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1833. He came to America in middle life and for thirty five years he has lived on the farm in Cooks Valley. The funeral was held at the Cooks Valley Catholic church on Monday morning, Rev. A. H. Rosenthal officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. We join in deepest sympathy to the sorrowing family in their bereavement. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance January 3, 1918) Peter Meinen Our community, especially the Cooks Valley vicinity, was shocked on Wednesday when it learned that Peter Meinen had been in failing health for some four months but he had improved in health and returned home from the hospital and his neighbors and friends thought he was on the road to recovery. The ravages of disease had made such inroads on his strength, however, that kind ministrations and medical skill could avail nothing. Peter Meinen was born in the town of Tilden, Chippewa county on Feb. 19, 1871, Thirty two years ago he moved a few miles into the town of Auburn in Cooks Valley where he has since resided. He was married at the Tilden Catholic church on Oct. 13, 1896, to Anna Stoffel. He is survived by his wife and eight children - seven daughters and one son - all of whom are living at home, to mourn his untimely departure. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and was one of the board of directors of the Vale Creamery, in both of which institutions he took a deep interest. Peter Meinen's sturdy life and cheerful disposition will be greatly missed in our community. He was one of those sturdy, whole hearted farmers whose hospitality and good humor, his integrity and his loyalty, were known throughout the country. His death is a distinct loss to the community and all hearts are bowed in sorrow at his demise. The funeral will be held at the Cooks Valley Catholic church tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00 a.m. and interment will be made in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday March 14, 1918 Edition) MRS. PETER YAKESH Mrs. Peter Yakesh, a much beloved Cooks Valley lady, died at the Chippewa hospital on Sunday morning as a result of injuries received on Friday. At about four o'clock Friday afternoon she took a lunch out to the men who were harvesting corn. The men had a load of corn ready to take to the barn and Mrs. Yakesh volunteered to drive it in. She road on the whiffle trees and in passing from the field into a road the front wheels dropped into a furrow or ditch and Mrs. Yakesh was thrown under the wagon and the load passed over her chest, crushing her frightfully and injuring her internally. Mr. Yakesh took her to the hospital at Chippewa Falls at once, little thinking that she would live to reach it. Her injuries were such that medical skill and tender nursing could avail but little and she passed away on Sunday morning after the most intense suffering. Agnes, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Lawrence Boehm of New Auburn, was born in Eau Claire, Dec. 27, 1873, and has lived in the vicinity of Eau Claire, New Auburn and Bloomer all her life. She was joined in marriage to Peter Yakesh in her young womanhood and moved to their farm in Cooks Valley where they have since resided. She was one of a family of seventeen children and is the first of this fine big family to be called from this earth. Besides her parents, brothers and sisters, she is survived by her husband, three sons and one daughter. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Cooks Valley Catholic church, Rev. A. H. Rosenthal officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at the church. We join friends innumerable in expressions of sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family in their bereavement. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday October 3, 1918 Edition) John Yakesh The news of the death of John Yakesh was conveyed to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Yakesh of Cooks Valley, Monday in the following telegram from the war department at Washington: "Musician John Yakesh died Nov. 10, from wounds received in action." This news came as a shock to his family and old friends here, as the last heard from him before was to the effect that he had practically recovered from his wounds. John Yakesh was born in Cooks Valley on Aug. 7, 1896. He attended the rural schools until he had completed the course to fit himself as a railway mail clerk. He passed the examination and received an appointment soon after his enlistment, he was appointed a second time soon after he arrived in France. He enlisted on April 13, 1917, at Eau Claire and sailed for France June 10, 1917, being among the very first to arrive on French soil. He was with Pershing's original men and was assigned to duty in the trenches some six weeks after landing in France, where he had seen service almost continuously, with the exception of the time he was in the hospital. He was gassed three times and wounded once. The last time he was gassed his flesh was badly burned and was very painful. On Oct. 25th he wrote his parents that he practically recovered from his wounds and had transferred to membership in the regimental band. It must be that blood poisoning developed in the burns which caused his death. The deceased is survived by his parents, three brothers and three sisters, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. He had considerable musical ability which made him a general favorite among all classes. For several years he was a member of the Bloomer band. His death is a distinct loss to the community, and all join the Advance in expressions of sympathy to his sorrowing family in their bereavement. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday January 9, 1919 Edition) PETER YAKISH The death of Peter Yakish, 71 years pioneer resident occurred Friday night at his home after suffering a paralytic stroke. Mr. Yakish was a Native of Austria, coming here some forty years ago. His wife preceded him in death some seven years ago. Ten years ago they purchased the Frank German farm. He is survived by three sons, James, Edward and Richard and one daughter, Mrs. Edward Zwiefelhofer. Funeral services were held Tuesday at nine o'clock, Rev. Charles Rudolph officiating. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday June 11, 1925 Edition) Lizzie Dover Decatur Illinois Newspaper March 26, 1926 Miss Lizzie Dover of New Auburn, Wisconsin aged fifty-six years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. W. Clark, 612 East Condit Street where she had been visiting for several months.   Miss Dover was born near Bloomfield, Indiana, October 3, 1869. For a long time she made her home in central Illinois, but for several years had been living in Wisconsin. She was a member of the Christian Church at Arthur and was well known there.  She is survived by two sisters and two brothers; Mrs. S W Clark of Decatur, Mrs. R E Gibbon, Walter and Harmon Dover of New Auburn, Wisconsin   The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment an prepared for burial.  Funeral services were held and the body was afterward taken to New Auburn, Wisconsin. Contributed by pam John Meinen, John Meinen, a town of Tilden pioneer, passed away at his home in that town Sunday morning, aged 91 years. Born in Germany in 1838, he came to America in his young manhood and has lived in Chippewa county 68 years, and on a farm in Tilden over 60 years. Surviving relatives are six daughters Mrs. Theresa Benish of Howard, Mrs. Henry Schemenauer of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Fred Heitmeyer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Valentine Miller, Jr., of Tilden, and the Misses Carrie and Louise Meinen, who reside on the home farm, and one son, Nicholas Meinen of Tilden. The funeral was held at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden Wednesday morning with interment in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday March 21, 1929 Edition) John Stoffel The community was saddened by the death of John Stoffel, who passed away at his home in Cooks Valley on Friday evening. He underwent an operation a year ago at the Chippewa hospital, from which he never fully recovered and he has been in poor health for the past year. John Stoffel was born in Belgium, May 11, 1866, and came to America with his parents at the age of two years. For several years the family lived in the town of Tilden, where he was united in marriage to Theresa Meinen, Oct 13, 1896. In 1912 he sold his farm to Gust Kelm and purchased the Z. C. Willis farm in Cooks Valley, where he has since resided. Mr. Stoffel is survived by his wife and ten children, as follows: William of Popple Creek, Leo of Eagle Point, Adolph, Eugene, Joseph, Anna, George, Peter, Norbert and Carl all living at home. He is survived by two brothers Peter of Woodmohr and Nick of Tilden, and five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Bowe, Mrs. Sebastian Dachel, Mr. Peter Huntz, Mrs. Peter Meinen and Mrs. Jos. Smetana Sr. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning at St. John the Baptist church in Cooks Valley, Rev. Chas. Rudolph officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Those from a distance who were here for the funeral: Norbert Dachel, Wisconsin Rapids; William Meinen, Milwaukee; Albert Bowe of Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bowe of Chippewa Falls and several other relatives and friends from Tilden, Wheaton, Bloomer and other surrounding points. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday April 4, 1929 Edition) Bernard Meinen,   Bernard Meinen, 56, prominent Chippewa county resident and secretary-manager of the Tilden creamery, shot and killed himself at his home in Tilden early Sunday morning. Mr. Meinen had been in ill health for several months. The body was discovered at about 6:45 o'clock by his two daughters, Maurietta and Catherine, who were attracted to his bedroom by the sound of a shot. They found him dead with a rifle lying nearby. Mr. Meinen suffered a nervous breakdown sometime ago, following a siege of stomach flu. An injury to his back, suffered in a fall, a few years ago, also aggravated his condition. He returned from the hospital on Friday after undergoing treatment. The deceased was born in the town of Tilden on September 20, 1882, and has been a lifelong resident of Chippewa county. He resided on a farm in that township until 1925, when he moved to the present home near St. Peter's church. Since 1925 he has been manager of the Tilden Creamery Co., and figured prominently in Chippewa County. In 1927, he was elected secretary of the creamery and then took over his duties as both secretary and manager. He was married to Miss Catherine Boos of the town of Tilden in 1908, she preceding him in death in 1924. Ten children were born to this union, the oldest Albert dying in infancy. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Regina Prince and Julius Meinen, both of Cooks Valley; Roman, George, Bernard C., Maurietta and Catherine Meinen, all of Tilden; Mrs. Margaret Rubenzer, of Tilden, and Mrs. Anne Schmidt of the town of Howard. Also surviving are three brothers and one sister, William, Milwaukee; Louis, town of Tilden; Joseph, Eau Claire, and Mrs. John Stoffel, Cooks Valley. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from St. Peter's church in Tilden, with Rev. Fr. Roschke officiating. Interment will be made in St. Peter's cemetery. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Monday August 22, 1938 Edition) Mrs. John Yakesh Mrs. John Yakesh passed away at her home in this city at 12:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, following a lingering illness. She had been failing in health for many months. Mrs. Yakesh was born in Czechoslovakia in July, 1873, and came to America with her parents when a young girl. The family settled in Cooks Valley, where she resided until a few years ago. She was married in 1895 to John Yakesh, and they continued to reside on a farm in Cooks Valley until they retired and moved into this city about six years ago. To this union was born seven children. One son, John, died in France during the World War. Surviving are her husband and six children: Mrs. William Stoffel and Felix of Cooks Valley, Mary and Lillian at home, Vernon of Bellingham, Wash., and George of Milwaukee. One sister, Miss Mary Pecha of Cooks Valley and eleven grandchildren also survive. A few years after the war Mr. And Mrs. Yakesh made a tour of Europe to their birth places and to the grave of their son, John, who died in service. It was a happy experience for them both and an event from which they have drawn a great deal of satisfaction. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic church in this city at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning, with interment in the cemetery at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley. Rev. Father Aug. Frisch will officiate. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday June 1, 1939 Edition) Mrs. Peter Hunz Mrs. Peter Hunz., a former resident of Chippewa county, died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home in St. Paul. Mrs. Hunz was born Lena Stoffel on September 4, 1869, in the town of Tilden. She was married there (at) St. Peter's church to Peter Hunz and 28 years ago they moved to Cornell where they resided until 10 years ago when they left for St. Paul. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago, and she is survived by the following children, Mrs. Edward Phelan, Ida and Ermine all of St. Paul, Caroline, Alphonse, Herman and Leon of Chicago, and Herbert of Chippewa Falls. Also surviving are two grandchildren. The remains will arrive in Chippewa Falls Thursday morning at 10:40 o'clock and will be taken to the Bennett-LaFrania Funeral Home where they will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peter's church in Tilden. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Thursday January 23, 1941 Edition) MISS MARY PECHA Miss Mary Pecha, aged 78, died at the home of her brother-in-law, John Yakish, in the city at 11:30 o'clock Monday morning. Miss Pecha was born in Bohemia in 1863 and came to the United States with her parents in 1883 and the family settled in Cooks Valley, where she has since made her home. She is survived by her brother-in-law and by three nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley yesterday morning at 9:00 o'clock, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Father Eberhardy officiated. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance October 9, 1941) Peter Stoffel Peter Stoffel, beloved pioneer farmer of the Bloomer community, died at his farm home in the town of Woodmohr on Monday morning, Feb. 21st. He had been in failing health, due to the infirmities of age, for some time past. Peter Stoffel ws born in Belgium, Jan. 11, 1860 and was 84 years, 1 month and 10 days old. He came to America with his parents when eight years of age, settling at once in the town of Tilden. There he grew to manhood and in 1892 was married to Theresa Harings. To this union was born seven children, one of whom preceded him in death. Mrs. Stoffel passed away in 1933. Surviving are four daughters and two sons: Adelaide Stoffel of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Harry Lloyd of Eau Claire, Sister M. Theodore, O. S. M. of Washburn, Wis., Mrs. Casper Steinhagen of Waconia, Minn., Theodore Stoffel of Woodmohr and Bernard Stoffel of Cooks valley. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Bowe, of Tilden, Mrs. Anna Meinen and Mrs. Theresa Smetana of Woodmohr; one brother, Michael Stoffel of Tilden, and four grandchildren. Following the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel they moved to a farm in Woodmohr where the deceased has since resided. He has served in various offices in his town and was for a time a member of the county board. He was a devoted church man and for many years was an officer in the Catholic Knights and other organizations of the church. By hard work and conservative habits he had become a substantial farmer and his advice and co-operation were always eagerly sought after. He was one of the community's outstanding citizens. Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley this (Thursday) morning at 9:30 o'clock with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Fr. Frank Knopp officiated. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday February 24, 1944 Edition) MICHAEL STOFFEL Michael Stoffel, aged 74, died at St. Joseph's hospital Friday, October 12, at 4 p.m., following complications of a fractured hip. He was born May 4, 1871, in the town of Tilden and had lived there all his life. He had a large circle of friends in this community and was very active until the last week. On April 12, 1904 he was married to Elizabeth Hansen of Bloomer at Holy Ghost church by Rev. Roth. He is survived by his widow, one son Albert at home, six daughters, Mrs. John Zwiefelhofer, Mrs. Charles Zwiefelhofer, Mrs. Agnes Miller, Mrs. Sylvan Zenner, Mrs. Herman Bohl, all of Tilden, Mrs. Frank Libersky of Bloomer; twenty-three grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Bowe of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Emily Meinen, Cooks Valley. The remains will lie in state at the LaFrania Funeral Home Saturday evening and will be taken to the farm home Sunday at 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Peter's church in Tilden with Rev. R. Raschke officiating. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Saturday October 13, 1945 Edition) WILLIAM MEINEN William Meinen, aged 80, Milwaukee, a former resident of the town of Tilden, died at St. Joseph's hospital here on Monday night, August 19, at 10 o'clock, after a lingering illness. Mr. Meinen was born on August 24, 1866, in the town of Tilden. He was united in marriage to Miss Alphonsina Blair at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden on October 4, 1892. They lived on a farm in Tilden until 1926 when they moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Meinen was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Surviving are his wife, three sons Charles and Edmund, both of Tilden; Wilfred, of Milwaukee; and seven daughters, Eleanor, Sylvia, Hermanilda, all of Los Angeles, Calif.; Elmyre, Irene, and Bernadette, all of Milwaukee, and Loretta with the WACS in Japan. One daughter, Angela, preceded Mr. Meinen in death in 1933. One sister, Mrs. Theresa Stoffel, Bloomer; two brothers, Louis, Tilden, and Joseph, Eau Claire; 28 grandchildren, and one great grandchild also survive. The remains will lie in state at the Mason Funeral Home on Tuesday night, when the rosary will be said at 8:30 o'clock. On Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock the remains will be taken to the farm home in Tilden where they will lie in state until the hour of the funeral which will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Tuesday August 20, 1946 Edition) MRS. JOSEPH BOWE   Mrs. Joseph Bowe, of this city, a resident of Chippewa county for over 70 years, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital at six o'clock Thursday evening. Mrs. Bowe was born Catherine Stoffel on January 2, 1862, in Belgium, and she came to the United States with her parents at the age of seven years. On January 9, 1883, she was married in Tilden to Joseph Bowe who preceded her in death on April 8, 1941 as did two daughters, Mary and Clara. Mrs. Bowe is survived by ten children, Albert of Hallie; Mrs. Sub (Anna) Schindler of Unity; Mrs. William (Leon) Boos of Elk Mound; Ferdinand Eagle Point; Givig of Tilden; Mrs. Ludvick (Hildagard) Zwiefelhofer, Tilden; Adolph of Wheaton; Arthur of Tilden and Mrs. Bernard (Lidvina) Butak, city. There are 82 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Smetana of Bloomer and Mrs. Peter Meinen of Cooks Valley surviving. Mrs. Bowe was a member of the Sacred Heart Society of St. Charles church in this city, and of the Christian Mothers Society of Tilden. She had lived on a farm in Tilden until they retired 21 years ago and moved to the city. The remains will lie in state at the LaFrania Funeral Home from this evening until the time of the funeral. Services will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's church in Tilden, with interment in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Saturday July 10, 1948 Edition) Jacob Yakish, BLOOMER-(Special) - Funeral services for Jacob Yakish will be held at 9 a.m. this morning in St. Paul's Catholic church with Rev. M. Haas officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Yakish, 82, died early Saturday morning at his home in Cook's Valley. He was born in Bohemia May 1, 1866, and came to this country in 1882, settling on a farm in Cook's Valley, west of here. He is survived by a brother, John Yakish, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will remain in the Rock Funeral home here until the time of the services. (Printed in the Eau Claire Leader Wednesday February 9, 1949 Edition) John Yakish John Yakish, aged 85, of this City, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital early Saturday morning. He was born June 2, 1864, in Czechoslovakia, and at the age of 18 years came to the United States with his parents, and settled in Chippewa County. In 1895 he was married to Anna Pecha at Bloomer. They resided in the town of Cooks Valley until 1935 when he retired and moved into this city. His wife preceded him in death and one son, John Jr. was killed in World War I. Mr. Yakish is survived by three daughters and three sons, Mrs. William Stoffel, Cooks Valley; Miss Mary Yakish, of this city; Mrs. Oscar Hassemer, town of Woodmohr; Felix, Cooks Valley; Vernon of Bellingham, Wash; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The remains were in state at the Rock Funeral Home, in this city, from Sunday morning until the hour of the funeral. Services were held Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church with Msgr. Hirt officiating. Interment was made in St. John's cemetery, Cooks Valley. Funeral services for the late John Yakish were held at the Rock Funeral Home at 8:45 Tuesday morning and at St. Paul's Catholic Church at nine o'clock, with Msgr. Hirt officiating. Pallbearers were: Albert Schwartz, Albert Bleskacek, Walter Samens, Theodore Wolf, Eugene Stoffel and John Schwartz. Interment at the St. John's cemetery in Cooks Valley. Out-of-town relatives attended included: Mr. and Mrs. George Yakish and family from Winona; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sbatlik of Neilsville; Mrs. James Marx of Eau Claire. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday May 4, 1950 Edition) MRS THERESA STOFFEL Mrs. Theresa Stoffel, 74, passed away suddenly at St. Joseph's hospital in Chippewa Falls Thursday morning. She was born Theresa Meinen, on June 11, 1877, in Tilden, where she grew up, and on Oct. 13, 1896 she was united in marriage to John Stoffel in St. Peter's church in Tilden. She made her home in Tilden until 1914, when she moved to a farm in the town of Cooks Valley, where she resided until seven years ago, when she moved to Bloomer and resided with her son, Joseph. She was a member of the Christian Mother's Society and the Franciscan Order. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1929. Mrs. Stoffel is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Felix (Anna) Yakish, of Cooks Valley; nine sons, the Rev. Father Elmer, of Huntington, Ind., William, Adolph, Eugene, George and Carl, of Cooks Valley, Joe and Leo of Boomer, and Peter of Winona, Minn. She is also survived by two brothers, Louis Meinen of Chippewa Falls and Joseph of Eau Claire, and 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Stoffel were held at the Rock Funeral Home and at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock with the Rev. Elmer Stoffel, O. F. M. as celebrant officiating at the solemn High Requiem Mass. Reverend Stoffel was assisted by Rev. N. W. Thomas of Athens as Deacon. Sub Deacon, Rev. Leo Novitt, O. F. M., of Cooks Valley. Master of ceremonies, Rev. P. Hollern of Bloomer, Acolyte, Robert Yakesh, Stephen and John Stoffel, all grandchildren of the deceased. Rev. Raschke of Tilden was also in attendance. Interment was made in the St. John's cemetery in Cooks Valley. Pallbearers were all Nephews of the late Mrs. Stoffel, Gregory, Gilbert, Julius, Roman, Edmund and Walter Meinen. Out of town relatives and friend attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meinen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bowe, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Bowe, Mrs. Bernard Butak, Mr. Joseph Herbert, Mr. and Ms. Homer Hebert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herbert, Louis Herbert, Mrs. William Herbert, Mrs. P. J. Murphy, Robert Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barthiaume, Misses Ramona and Charlotte Yakesh, Helen and Shirley Stoffel, all of Chippewa Falls; Bernetta Stoffel of Cadott, Henriette Meinen of Athens, George Yakesh and daughter, Peter Stoffel and family of Winona, Minn. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday November 15, 1951 Edition) JOSEPH MEINEN Joseph Meinen, age 67, passed away at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night at the Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire. Mr. Meinen was born January 30, 1885 in Tilden, the son of Nick and Madeline Meinen. Since 1921 he had been employed at the Sacred Heart hospital, Eau Claire, where he had made his home. His parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Meinen is survived by one brother, Louis, of Chippewa Falls. Friends may call at the Mason-Herzog Funeral Home after seven o'clock this evening and until the time of the funeral. Services will be held at 9:00 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden with interment in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8:00 o'clock Friday night at the funeral home. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Thursday July 10, 1952 Edition) THERESA SMETANA RITES Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Smetana were held at the Rock Funeral Home in Bloomer and at the St. Paul's Catholic church there at 9:30 o'clock this morning, with Msgr. Paschal Hirt officiating. Interment was in the South Catholic cemetery. The deceased was born Theresa Smetana on May 17, 1875, in the town of Tilden. On May 19, 1903, she was married to Joseph Smetana at St. Peter's church in Tilden. She resided in the town of Woodmohr until her death at St. Joseph's hospital in this city on January 31st. Her husband preceded her in death in 1935. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Schneider of Tilden, and Mrs. Phillip (Lucille) Schneider of Wheaton; four sons, Raymond and Albert of New Auburn; Erwin of Bloomer, and Jerome of Hastings, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Emily Meinen of Cooks Valley, and 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral this morning were James, Thomas and Wm. Smetana, Gilbert Meinen, and Theodore and Albert Stoffel. Relatives and friends from Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Stanley and Wisconsin Rapids attended the services. (Printed in the Chippewa Falls Herald-Telegram Tuesday February 3, 1953 Edition) Mrs. Anna Meinen Mrs. Anna Meinen, age 80, died late Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Prince, in the town of Eagle Point. Mrs. Meinen was born Anna Stoffel on August 24, 1873, in the town of Tilden. On October 13, 1896, she was married to Peter Meinen at St. Peter's Church there. They made their home on a farm in the town of Cooks Valley where she had since resided. Mrs. Meinen was a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Cooks Valley and of the Ladies Alter Society and the Catholic Knights. Her husband preceded her in death in 1918. Surviving are one son and seven daughters, Gilbert Meinen of Cooks Valley, Mrs. Ralph Mason, Eau Claire; Mrs. William Steichen, of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. Roy Prince and Mrs. Gregory Goettl of Eagle Point, Mrs. Gilbert Prince of Cooks Valley, Miss Philomene Meinen, Chippewa Falls, and Miss Henrietta Meinen, Athens; 26 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The remains were in state at the Rock Funeral Home, Bloomer. Services were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. John's Church with Rev. Alfred Hemmersbach, Rev. Rudolph Raschke and Rev. Norman Thomas officiating at the solemn requiem High Mass. Interment was in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday January 21, 1954 Edition) Mary Bernice Lekvin Died Tuesday January 23,1990 at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 26,1904 in Adams County to Myra(McFarlin)and Harvey Ayers. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and from Eau Claire Normal School. She taught school in New Richmond and than returned to Chippewa Falls where she was employed by the telephone company. She married Kahny Lekvin on September 24,1927. She is survived by two daughters Judy A.Cohoon, and Muriel(Robert)Hayes. One son Owen(Cora) Lekvin. 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,her parents, one brother Stewart Ayers; one great-grandson. Interment will be in Prairie View Cemetery,Town of Hallie. ========== Thomas J. PRINCE Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 8 Dec 1991 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 12/08/1991 Prince Thomas J., obit Thomas J. Prince, 61, Colfax, died Friday at Luther Hospital. He was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Cooks Valley, rural Bloomer, to John and Leona (Meinen) Prince. He graduated from Colfax High School and married Nancy Paul Aug. 9, 1952, in Cheyenne, Wyo. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was in the sportings good bussiness in Eau Claire for many years and later was employed at the Colfax Public School. He served on the Colfax Village Board and was active in ``Over 30'' softball. He coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, girls softball and umpired high school baseball. He is survived by his wife Nancy, Colfax; two sons, John, Phoenix Ariz., and Mark (Leslie) Eau Claire; threedaughters, Susan Prince, Pam (Jeff) Sikora and Paula Prince, all of Colfax; three brothers, Denis (Doris), Bloomer, Clyde, Colfax, and Roland (Lorena), Bloomer; two sisters, Patricia (Arnold) Sumstad, Colfax, and Jacqueline (Dennis) Oldenberg, Bloomer, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, from St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Elk Mound, with spring burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Colfax. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m., today, at Goodrich-Sampson Funeral Home, Colfax, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home Loyd Zook Died Thursday July 23,1992 at Fall Creek Nursing Home. He was born November 9,1917 in Jackson County. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and was on active duty in Pearl Harbor on December 12,1941. He married Mary Robertson in California on September 1,1945. He was also employed delivered milk for Land O' Lakes and was a carpenter for Lampert Yards in Augusta. He also was a member of Augusta American Legion and  served on the Augusta City Council. Survived by his wife Mary,Three daughters Jill Zook and Suzy(Bernie) Matysik, and Jean (Joe) Traver,Three sons Dane (Connie) Zook,Dale( Cathrine) Zook, and Kent(Susan) Zook, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren ========  Marion L. PRINCE Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 24 May 1993 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 05/24/1993 Prince Marion L., obit COLFAX -- Marion L. Prince, 68, Colfax, passed away Sunday, May 23, 1993, at The Maple Wood in Bloomer. She was born Sept. 9, 1924, in Stanley, to Vernon and Valborg (Solie) Prince. She was last employed at Amoco in Chippewa Falls. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Cooks Valley and St. Theresa's Circle. Survivors include a brother, Eugene (Karen) Prince of Colfax; two sisters, Geraldine (Carol) Stoffel of Bloomer and Letty (LaVerne) Alman of Colfax; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Johnny. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, at St. John's Catholic Church in Cooks Valley with the Rev. William Felix officiating. Interment will be in Cooks Valley Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. with a 4 p.m. Parish Rosary and an 8 p.m. Christian Wake Service Thursday, May 27, at Olson Funeral Home, Bloomer, and an hour before services at the church Friday contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy =========  Annabelle M. SYKORA, nee Prince Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 24 Dec 1994 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 12/24/1994 Sykora Annabelle M., obit Annabelle M. Sykora, age 72, of Chetek, died Thursday, December 22, 1994, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. She was born August 26, 1922, in Cooks Valley to Michael J. and Maude (Bergeron) Prince. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and grade school, and graduated from Colfax High School. She married John Sykora, Jr. on July 1, 1941 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She lived in Cooks Valley all of her life and moved to Chetek after retirement. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Bloomer VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, John Sykora, Jr. of Chetek; nine sons, Thomas J. (Annette) of Chippewa Falls, Peter J. (Esther) of River Falls, WI, Raymond C. (Linda) of Deer Park, WI, Anthony F. (Patrice) of Bloomer, Theodore F. (Laura) of Milton, WI, Mark J. of Minneapolis, MN, Matthew R. (Mary) of Menomonie and Luke E. (Jeanne) Sykora of Prairie Du Chien; two daughters, Jeanette (Ron) Kirchner of Red Wing, MN and Kathleen (Gary) Spaeth of Chippewa Falls; one brother, David Prince of Cooks Valley and one sister, Sister Mary Roberta Prince of Wheeling, Ill. Also survived by 38 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, James, Frank and Robert Prince; one sister, Bernice Peterson. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 26, 1994, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Cooks Valley with the Rev. William Felix officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 25, 1994, at the Schriver Funeral Home, Bloomer, and one hour before the mass at the church. There will be a Parish Council of Catholic Women Rosary at 7:30 p.m. followed by a 8:00 p.m. Wake service Sunday at the funeral homress Company contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ========== Mary M PRINCE, nee Sykora Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 17 nov 1994 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 11/17/1994 Prince Mary M., obit BLOOMER Mary M. Prince, 70, of Bloomer, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994, at her home in the town of Cooks Valley. She was born May 3, 1924, in Chippewa County to John and Katherine (Borofka) Sykora. She married David Prince Oct. 16, 1945, in Cooks Valley. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cooks Valley. She is survived by her husband, David of Bloomer; six sons, Joe (Carolyn) of Bloomer, Mike (Michelle) of Eau Claire, Pat of Bloomer, James R. (Carmen) of Eau Claire, Stan (Laurie) of Bloomer and David (Candyce) of Bloomer; six daughters, Rose (Robert) Theurer of Stratford, Elizabeth (Jerry) Rubenzer of Bloomer, Theresa (Larry) Calkins of Bloomer, Dotty Prince of Bloomer, Virginia Prince of Nashville, Tenn., and Victoria (Christopher) Kelly of Corpus Christi, Texas; three brothers, Archie Sykora of Jim Falls, John Sykora of Chetek and Richard "Dick" Sykora of Chippewa Falls; eight sisters, Christina Hagen of Chetek, Sister Mary Jane of Wausau, Helen Pecha of Bloomer, Anna Langman of Chetek, Agnes Prochnow of Chetek, Regina Rogge of Bloomer, Rose Quinlan of Kewaunee and Theresa Shakal of Bloomer; 32 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Aloyius, Joseph and Ernest Sykora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cooks Valley, with Father William Felix officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Cooks Valley. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Olson Funeral Home, Bloomer, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary recited and an 8 p.m. Christian Wake Service. Friends may also call an hour before services Saturday at the church. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy =========  Beatrice M. WOODFORD, nee Prince Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 9 Dec 1996 Obit: Birth: Apr. 28, 1912 Chippewa County Wisconsin, USA Death: Dec. 8, 1996 Osseo Trempealeau County Wisconsin, USA Obituary published December 9, 1996 - Eau Claire Leader Telegram Beatrice Woodford Osseo - Beatrice M. Woodford, 84, of Osseo Nursing Home, died Sunday, December 8, 1996, at the home. Beatrice was born April 38, 1912, in Cooks Valley, Chippewa County, to George amd Clara Prince. She married Leslie B. Woodford Sept. 15, 19311, in Eau Claire. He preceded her in death March 18, 1993. She was a resident of the Cleghorn area for 63 years, farming with her husband and working with him in the cattle business and at Woodford Auto Sales in Eau Claire in the early 1950's. She is survived by a son, John Woodford of Osseo; a daughter Barbara Jean (Richard) Orlikowski of Emmett, Calif.; a cousin, Leila Emmerton of Bloomer; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Clarence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Brackett with Father Paul Gitter officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Schiefelbein Funeral Home in Osseo. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ========== Valborg O. PRINCE, nee Solie Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 7 May 1992 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 05/07/1992 Prince Valborg O., obit COLFAX -- Valborg O. Prince, 88, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 1992, at Bloomer Memorial Hospital. She was born May 21, 1903, in Stanley, to Oscar and Inga Solie. She married Vernon Prince Sept. 24, 1924, in St. Paul. She cooked at St. John's Catholic Church for the school hot lunch program for many years. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, the Rosary Alter Society and St. Theresa Circle. Survivors include a son, Eugene (Karen) Prince of Colfax; three daughters, Marion Prince of Colfax, Geraldine(Carol) Stoffel of Bloomer, Letty (LaVerne) Alman of Colfax; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon; a son, Johnny; two brothers, Norman Solie and Elmer Solie; three sisters, Lydia Woldt, Elaine Schmidt and Elise Solie. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Cooks Valley. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. with a 4 p.m. Rosary recited, and an 8 p.m. Christian Wake Service Friday at Olson Funeral Home, Bloomer, and an hour before services at the church Saturday contributed by Friend of Free Genealog ========= Leona C. PRINCE, nee Kressin Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 9 jun 1995 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 06/09/1995 Prince Leona C., obit CHIPPEWA FALLS Leona C. Prince, 87, of Chippewa Manor Retirement Center, 756 Irvine St., Apt. 210, Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, June 8, 1995, at her residence. She was born April 7, 1908, in Bloomer, the daughter of Frank and Minnie (Steinmetz) Kressin. She had worked at the Northern Center for the Developmentally Disabled for 21 years, retiring in 1973. Leona married Andrew James Prince Jan. 14, 1929, at St. John's Church in Cooks Valley. She was a member of Holy Ghost Church in Chippewa Falls. She enjoyed watching sports on television, playing Yahtzee, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by four sons, Gerald (Viola) of Chippewa Falls, Howard (Charlotte) of Eau Claire, Jerome (Joanne) of Tilden and Dale (Benita) of Chippewa Falls; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew James in 1973; three brothers, Gilbert in infancy, Alfred Kressin and Herbert Kressin; a sister, Beatrice Wescott. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 12, at Holy Ghost Church, Chippewa Falls, with the Rev. Charles J. Scherman, S.J., officiating. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 11, and until time of services Monday, June 12, at Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls. There will be a 7 p.m. Christian Vigil Service Sunday at the funeral home. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ========= Micheal Meinen Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 3 Jan 1995 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 01/03/1995 Meinen Michael obit BLOOMER Michael James Meinen, 27, of Bloomer passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994, in the town of Woodmohr, Chippewa County, as the result of a snowmobile accident. He was born May 5, 1967, in Bloomer to Eugene and Donna (Prince) Meinen. He was a tractor mechanic. He is survived by his parents, Eugene and Donna Meinen of Bloomer; a son, Brandon Thompson of Holcombe; a brother, John (Nancy) Meinen of Bloomer; three sisters, Diane (Mike) Perrin, Lori (Brian) Longdo and Julie (Jeff) Marek, all of Bloomer; a paternal grandmother, Susan Meinen of Chippewa Falls; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Paul Meinen; maternal grandparents, Frank and Laura (Hebert) Prince; and a paternal grandfather, George Meinen. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Olson Funeral Home, Bloomer, with Father William Felix officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Catholic Church Cemetery, town of Tilden. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (today), and until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy  Denis Peter PRINCE Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 11 Dec 1996 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 12/11/1996 Prince Denis Peter obit BLOOMER -- Denis Peter Prince, 69, of Cooks Valley, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1996, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Cooks Valley, to Gilbert and Leona (Meinen) Prince. He married Doris Zwiefelhofer July 13, 1948, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, CooksValley. He farmed in the Cooks Valley area all his life. He is survived by his wife, Doris of Cooks Valley; two brothers, Clyde Prince of Colfax and Rolland (Lorena) Prince of Bloomer; two sisters, Patricia (Arnold) Sumstad of Colfax and Jackie (Dennis) Oldenberg of Bloomer; one sister-in-law, Nancy Prince of Colfax; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Terry Prince; one brother, Thomas Prince; two nephews, Dean Zwiefelhofer and Mark Prince; one niece, Jean Marie Prince. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at St. John's Catholic Church, Cooks Valley, with Father Daniel DuChez and Father William Felix officiating. Spring burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Schriver Funeral Chapel, Bloomer, where there will be an 8 p.m. Christian wake service. Friends may also call until 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy =========  Noah John RUBENZER Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 22 Feb 1998 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 02/22/1998 Rubenzer Noah John obit BLOOMER -- Noah John Rubenzer, son of Jerry and Betty (Prince) Rubenzer, was stillborn on Thursday, February 19, 1998, at The Bloomer Community Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents; five brothers, Benjamin, Sam, Robert, Matthew and Troy; maternal grandfather, David Prince, Sr. and paternal grandparents Clarence and Eileen Rubenzer. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Prince. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Cook's Valley with Father William Felix officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is in charge of arrangements contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ========== Geraldine M. STOFFEL, nee Prince Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 25 Jan 1999 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 01/25/1999 Stoffel Geraldine M., obit BLOOMER -- Geraldine M. Stoffel, 72, of Bloomer, passed away Saturday, January 23, 1999, at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire. She was born June 26, 1926, in the town of Howard, Wisconsin to Vernon and Valborg (Solie) Prince. She married Carl Stoffel November 6, 1943, at St. John's Catholic Church, Cooks Valley, Wisconsin. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She worked at Bloomer Medical Center for 22 years as a nursing assistant. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband, Carl B. Stoffel of Bloomer; four sons, Charles (Rosemary) Stoffel of Elk Mound, Daniel (Linda) Stoffel of Colfax, Richard Stoffel of Bloomer and Wayne (Deborah) Stoffel of Bloomer; five daughters, Patricia (Matthew) Schley of Clintonville, Mary Kay Stoffel of Bloomer, Carla (John) Reetz of Antigo, Ann (Jeff) Lane of Bloomer and Nancy (Jeffery) Glanzman of Mondovi; one brother, Eugene Prince of Colfax; one sister, Letty (Lavern) Alman of Colfax; 14 grandchildren (with one grandchild due in May) and two greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John Prince; and one sister, Marion Prince. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1999, at St. John's Catholic Church, Cooks Valley. Spring burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 1999, at Schriver Funeral Chapel, Bloomer and an hour before services Wednesday at the church. There will be a 7:30 p.m. Altar Society Rosary followed by an 8 p.m. Christian Wake Service Tuesday at the funeral chapel contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ==========  Arnold Sumstad Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 21 apr 2001 Obit: The Leader-Telegram: 04/21/2001 Sumstad Arnold obit Arnold Sumstad, 79, of Colfax, died Friday, April 20, 2001 at his home in Colfax. Arnold was born July 29, 1921 in Carryville, Wis., to Kornelius and Mary (Lindholm) Sumstad. He served his country in the Navy on a P.T. Boat during WWII in both the Pacific and Mediterranean Seas. On November 12, 1955 he married Patricia Prince. Arnold was employed with Northern States Power as a hydroelectric operator for 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Colfax Catholic Community. Survivors include his wife Patricia of Colfax; one son James (Shari Anderson) of Mound, Minn.; one brother John of San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services for Arnold Sumstad will be Monday, April 23, at 11 a.m. from the United Methodist Church-Colfax Catholic Community. Father Hoerburger will officiate with burial in The Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Sampson Funeral Chapel. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Friends also may call one hour prior to services at the church on Monday contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ========== Winferd R. Cohoon 815 W. Park Ave. Chippewa Falls, died Sunday June 15,2003 at his residence. He was born September 2,1942 In Chippewa falls to George and Florence(Pregent) Cohoon. He was a custom mill worker in Savannah, Ga., where he restored historical buildings. He married Patricia Cahill on December 22,1984 in Woodbine,Ga. He served two periods of active duty in the U.S. Army and two periods of active duty in the U.S. Navy.  He is survived by his wife,Patricia;One daughter Trudy Cohoon, One sister Rita(Darrell) Hager, and three grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his parents and one sister DeAnn Kern. Interment will be at Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery,Spooner. Military rites will be conducted by the State Military Funeral Honors. ========  Mary Martha Prince nee Tafoya Newspaper: Bloomer Advance Date: 14 Oct. 2003 Obit: Mary ''Martha'' Tafoya Prince Mary "Martha" Tafoya Prince, 64, passed away on September 29, 2003, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. Martha was born on April 26, 1939, in Salida, Colorado to Robert and Agnes Tafoya and lived in Reno, Nevada for the past 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 36 years, Royce A. Prince, Sr. Martha is survived by one son, Royce Prince, Jr., four daughters, Sharolyn Wilson, Audrey Demonte, Teresa Prince-Norris, and Stephanie Prince, and sons-in-law, Foster Wilson, Louie Damonte, Jr. and Chuck Norris, all of Reno, Nevada. She is also survived by brother, Robert J. Tafoya of Denver, Colorado, sister, Virginia Samora of Salida, Colorado, granddaughter, Grace Wilson, grandsons, Vance Wilson, Royce Prince III, Ian Prince, Louis Damonte III, Anthony Damonte and Joseph Damonte and numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating in 1958 from Saguache Consolidated High School as valedictorian, Martha attended and graduated from Central Business College in Denver, Colorado. She was a homemaker from 1961 until 1974 when she returned to the workforce. She was planning to retire from John Ascuaga's Nugget in May 2004, after achieving 30 years of service. Martha was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Martha was a kind and gentle spirit, beloved by all whose paths she crossed. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and the many friends that were blessed to have been part of her life. Graveside services were held on Friday, October 3, 2003 at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Celebration at 12 noon at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Manogue Drive, off South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. 10/14/2003 Bloomer Advance – Oct. 14, 2003 contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy Jerome L. Cohoon 557 E. Park Ave. Chippewa Falls,died suddenly Saturday April 10,2004,at St. Joseph Hospital in Chippewa Falls. He was born October 5,1932 to Cathrine(Pregent) and Raymond A. Cohoon in Chippewa Falls where he lived all his life. He married Judith Lekvin on July 19,1952 and they had eight children. He worked for C.T. Film where he became foreman and supervisor. He was a extremely intelligent man and an artist. He married Genevieve Hoeft Anderson on October 5, 1989. He is survived by his wife ,his first wife Judy Cohoon, His eight children,Connie(Dane) Zook,Sheila(Gary)Hansen, Allen Cohoon Cheryl Zastrow,Kristi(George)Taylor,Clark Cohoon,Kevin(Wendy)Cohoon,and Dan(Mary Jo)Cohoon. Five sisters Jeanette(Ray) Peterson, Nancy(Ron)Richardson,Kitty Vance,LaVonne Cohoon Marian(Jim)Tremblay.a brother Raymond(Lorie)Cohoon,two step children Marilyn and John Anderson. 32 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his parents,a grandson Joey Cohoon,son in law Jeramie Zastrow and brother in law Jim Vance. ==========  Nancy PRINCE, nee Paul Newspaper: Bloomer Advance Date: 30 May 2004 Obit: 5/30/2004 11:15:43 AM Nancy Prince    Nancy J. Prince of Colfax died Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the Area Nursing Home in Colfax. Nancy was born June 13, 1930, in Colfax to J. Howard and Evelyn (Bratten) Paul. She was raised in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1948. On August 9, 1952, she married Thomas Prince in Cheyenne, Wyo., and together they raised five children. Nancy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Senior Citizens Organization and a devoted volunteer at the Area Nursing Home, all in Colfax. Survivors include two sons, John of Arizona and Mark of Illinois; three daughters, Susan (Scott Housenga) Prince of Colfax, Pam (Pat Michels) Secora of Chippewa Falls and Paula (Tarry Turner) Prince of Colfax; one sister, Jane (Orville) Larson of Colfax; seven grandchildren, Chad, Kyle, Blake, Michelle, Ryan, Mallory and Marlley; Pat Michels children, Jennifer, Kevin, Kyle and Brittney; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas; a granddaughter, Chenoa; her mother and father-in-law, Gilbert and Leona Prince; two brothers-in-law, Arnold Sumstad and Denis Prince; and a nephew, Terry Prince. Funeral services for Nancy will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph?s Catholic Church in Elk Mound. Father Hoerburger will officiate, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Sampson Funeral Home in Colfax, where there will be a 7:30 prayer service. God looked around His garden and He found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering; He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be Thine." It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ===========  Donald J. Prince Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Date: 13 May 2005 Obit: PRINCE, Donald J., 82, died Wednesday at Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation, rural Chippewa Falls. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mae Rowan Ecumenical Chapel, Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation, with burial and military rites in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, town of Cooks Valley. Friends may call an hour before services at the nursing home chapel. Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls is handling arrangements. Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 13, 2005 contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy =========== Harold M. Taylor 528 E. Summit Ave., Chippewa Falls died Monday May 2,2005. He was born February18,1926 in the town of Bloomer to Frank and Orpha (Tallman) Taylor. He married Joann Sneen on November 6,1948 at Nortre Dame Catholic Church. He was employed as a butcher at Consumer's Co-op(Mega Foods). He is survived by two daughters Ellen(Dennis) Baldeshwiler,Cindy(Rick) Turner, three sisters Rosa(Kenneth) Blake,Lillian(Floyd) Wilson Ruby(Lawrence)Hakes,two brothers William(Jean) Taylor,and Richard(Ruby)Taylor. Seven grandchildren Eric(Nicole) Turner, Christopher(Fiancee Ashley Nayes)Turner,Joseph,Andrew,Sara,Michael,and Anthony Baldeshwiler, Great-grandson,Colton Turner,two brother in laws, Ronald Clark and William Kukuk and special nephew Lloyd Kukuk. He was preceded in death by his wife on October 27,1991,his parents,a sister Mary Jean Taylor, and two brothers, Alvin and Henry Taylor. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. Mabel I. Taylor Died Monday October 24,2005 at the Maplewood in Bloomer. She was born October 21,1912 in the town of Sampson to Mr. and Mrs.Sam Davis. She graduated from Bloomer High School. She married Melvin F. Taylor in Wabasha Minnesota. They Farmed on the Taylor homestead until her husbands death on January 14,1976. She is survived by one son Duane(Kathleen)Taylor,Four grandchildren Dwight Taylor Dean Taylor, Theresa Johnson, and Deanna Johnson, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,her parents,and two brothers Axel and Loren Davis. Interment will be at Bloomer City Cemetery. Elaine M. Berg Elaine M. Berg, 80, of the Chippewa Manor Retirement Community, 756 Irvine St., Chippewa Falls, formerly of 616 Dwight Street, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 10, 1927, in Chippewa Falls to Mary Ann (Bergeron) and Albert King. She grew up in town of Eagle Point and attended Popple Lake School. Elaine married Wallace Berg on May 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls. She worked for J. C. Penney for 28 years until her retirement. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and had been active doing volunteer work for the church. She loved collecting butterflies and bird decorations, houseplants, and going to casinos with her friend, Pat Rust. Survivors include: her daughter, Sandra Berg of Manitowoc; one sister, Arlene Conrad of Chippewa Falls; three brothers, Eugene (Margaret) King of Cadott, Gerald (Florence) King of Bloomer, Raymond (Janet) King of Chippewa Falls; a sister-in-law, Simone King of Tomah; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends that were so dear to her. She was preceded in death by: her husband on Nov. 13, 1985; her parents; her son, Gary Berg; one sister, Elizabeth Materer; two brothers, Frederick and John King; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Christ Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Homp officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Memorials in Elaine’s memory may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences. Marie E. Miller   BLOOMER — Marie E. Miller, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Hetzel Care Center in Bloomer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer with Deacon Richard Kostner officiating. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Committal services will be held on Friday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Snelling Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn. with a visitation from 11 until the time of service at the chapel. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is in charge of arrangements (715) 568-5250. Lois Ann Joyce EAU CLAIRE — Lois Ann Joyce, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Dove Healthcare Center. She was born July 12, 1933, in Eau Claire to John and Florence (nee Nederoski) Bleske. A graduate of Chippewa Falls High School, Lois then went to work for Uniroyal in Eau Claire for 40 years until the plant closed in 1992. In 1953, she married Lawrence Joyce and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church and was a member and the first President of VFW Post 7232 Women’s Axillary. Lois is survived by: mother, Florence E. Bleske of Eau Claire; a sister, Ladonna Stevens of Pleasant Prairie; a brother, Jack (Carolyn) Bleske of Elk Mound; her special, close friend, Lester G. Jenneman of Siren; and her lifetime friend, Charlotte Otto of Eau Claire; and other relatives and friends. She is preceded by: her husband, Lawrence Joyce; her father, John F. Bleske; and a brother, Bill Bleske.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12 at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 2502 11th Street, Eau Claire. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Wednesday at the church. Private interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.. Condolences may be made care of Plombon’s All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Service, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54703 or online at 866allfaiths.com. Robert ‘Bob’ Hilary Friedeck SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. — Robert “Bob” Hilary Friedeck, 87, peacefully passed away from pancreatic cancer Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at his home in Sun City West, Ariz., with his family at his side. Bob was born July 17, 1920, to Martha (Kobinsky) and Hilary Friedeck in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from McDonell Memorial High School in 1937 and was united in marriage to DeLores Penor on Nov. 11, 1942, at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church. For 50 years, Bob’s career as a Realtor and developer spanned from Chippewa Falls, where he owned Bob Friedeck Real Estate and was co-developer of Bluffview Estates and Tropicana City, to Scottsdale, Ariz., where in 1979 he joined Ranch Realty, Scottsdale. In 1984 he retired to Sun City West. Bob was a member of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the Wisconsin and Arizona Board of Realtors, the Elks Country Club, and the Saints. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a 40-year member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, a member of both the Casa Franciscan Renewal Center in Paradise Valley, Ariz., and the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City West, and a member of the Briarwood Country Club, Sun City West. Bob especially enjoyed golfing, dancing, and traveling with his beloved wife DeLores and their Maltese dogs, Mona and Lisa, to visit their children throughout the country. He is survived by: his wife of 65 years, DeLores; their four wonderful children, Jeanne Ager, Scottsdale, Ariz., JuLee (Jim) Sievers, Forrest Island, B.C., Canada, Dr. James (Donna) Friedeck, Eau Claire and Jacque (Richard) Mason, Wimberley, Texas; their 11 grandchildren, John Ager, Andrea Ager Stegman, Stephanie and Vanessa Sievers, Jay, Justin, Troy and Lindsay Friedeck, Owen, Victor and Austin Mason; and their four great-grandchildren, Katrina and Matthew Ager and Kate and Molly Stegman. Bob is preceded in death by: his grandson, Christopher Richard Mason; brothers, Richard and William Friedeck; sisters, Lillian Struve and Mary Deroiun; and son-in-law, Hans Ager. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Sun City West, Ariz. Memorials can be made to: The Robert and DeLores Friedeck Family Memorial, McDonell Central High School, 1316 Bel Air Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. James E. Pevan, Sr. James E. Pevan, Sr., 72, of 807 Prentice St., Chippewa Falls, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at the Chippewa Manor, Chippewa Falls. He was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Kenosha, the son of Earl and Edwina (Raymond) Pevan. He graduated from McDonell High School in 1953 and attended UWEC. James served in the National Guard and then enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. He worked for 35 years for the city of Chippewa Falls, retiring as the assistant to the city engineer. He married Carol Boettcher on April 27, 1963, at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Goldsmith Council #974, Rod & Gun Club and Notre Dame Church. James loved gardening, the Packers, Brewers and Badgers. He is survived by: his wife, Carol; three sons, James, Jr. of Chippewa Falls, Patrick (Katie) of Apple Valley, Minn. and Matthew (Stacey) Pevan of New Richmond; two daughters, Jackie (Barry Schaffner) of Hudson and Erin Pevan of Chippewa Falls; one brother, Pierre Pevan of Chippewa Falls; one cousin, Gale Miller of Chippewa Falls; four grandsons, Ryan, Jack, Max and Owen Pevan; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at Notre Dame Church, Chippewa Falls. Rev. James Weighner will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Military rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, and until 10 a.m. Thursday at the Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls. There will be a Christian Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Family and friends may express online condolences at horanfuneralhome.com.   Emmanuel J. Schwartz   ALTOONA — Emmanuel J. Schwartz, 86, of 9519 136th St., Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at the Oakwood Villa, Altoona. He was born Nov. 7, 1920, in the town of Tilden, the son of John and Eva (Beaudette) Schwartz. He married Angeline Swoboda on Nov. 18, 1941, at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls. Emmanuel had farmed until his retirement in 1978 and also worked at Morrison’s Implement until 1998. He was a member of St. Charles Church. Emmanuel is survived by: one sister, Lucy Liedl of Chippewa Falls; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Angeline on Dec. 20, 2006; and his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Friends may call one hour before the time of services Thursday, Sept. 13, at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may express online condolences at horanfuneralhome.com.   Delbert H. Helland Sr. Delbert Henry Helland Sr., of Cornell passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. Delbert was born May 2, 1940 the son of Henry and Beulah (Downer) Helland in Jim Falls. Delbert had worked for the Jim Falls Dairy for 15 years and then was a self-employed logger n Helland Logging n until his retirement at age 65. John R. Berg John R. Berg, 48, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem. He was born Nov. 3, 1958, in Chippewa Falls to Clarice (Bergeron) and Robert D. Berg. He attended area schools. SARAH PRINCE nee CORRIGAN Newspaper: Eau Claire Leader Date: 16 Dec 1913 Obit: Published in the Eau Claire Leader,  16 December, 1913 Mrs. Andrew P. Prince Saturday afternoon at two o'clock occurred the death of  Mrs. Andrew Prince at her home in Cook's Valley after a brief illness. Sarah Corrigan was born in Canada seventy-two years ago, and came to Chippewa forty-seven years ago, coming into the Chippewa Valley, one of the early pioneers. Always hospitable and kind.  Those who knew her  will deeply regret  to hear of her demise. She is survived by her husband, and the following children: Mrs. Al Powers,  Mrs. Chas. Emmerton, Cook's Valley; Mrs. Frank Scritsmier, Portland Ore.; Joseph , John, Peter, and William Prince of Cook's Valley. =========  Sr. Mary Peter (Angeline) PRINCE Newspaper: Ladysmith Advocate Date: 14 oct 2003 Obit: Sister Mary Peter Prince, OSM Sister Mary Peter Prince, OSM, (Angeline) age 83, of the Servants of Mary, Ladysmith, died at Addolorata Villa, Wheeling, Illinois on October 13, 2003. She was born in Cooks Valley, Wisconsin on January 27, 1920, the daughter of Peter and Nellie Frantz Prince. Sister entered the Servants of Mary Convent in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, August 30, 1936, and professed vows on August 16, 1938. She received a Degree in Education from Viterbo College, La Crosse, Wisconsin and taught in the parochial schools staffed by the Servants of Mary, in Wisconsin, New Jersey, West Virginia, New Mexico, Minnesota, California and Illinois. She lectured in Basic Skills and also tutored students at Mount Senario College from 1974 until 1982 when she retired at the Motherhouse where she continued research on her family tree. Sister is survived by two sisters, Sister Mary Charles Prince and Rita (Anthony) Hassemer. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Royce, John, Edward, Kenneth and Keith. Visitation was opened with a Prayer Service on Friday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m. in the Servants of Mary Convent Chapel and visitation continued until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. John Anderson officiating. Burial was in the convent cemetery in Ladysmith. The Nash-Jackan Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. 10/21/2003 contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy =========  Anthony A. HASSEMER Newspaper: Bloomer Advance Date: 18 feb 2005 Obit: Anthony A. Hassemer, 78, of Bloomer passed away Thursday, February 17, 2005, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Tony was born in Bloomer on June 2, 1926, to Anton and Mary (Kramschuster) Hassemer. He married Rita Prince on May 13, 1948, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Cooks Valley, Wis. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He owned Hassemer’s Heating and Cooling for many years in Bloomer. He was a member of St. Paul?s Catholic Church, Bloomer American Legion and VFW. He is survived by his loving wife, Rita Hassemer of Bloomer; sons, Earl (Bernie) of Bloomer, Wayne (Pat) of Bloomer, Neil (Cindy) of Abbotsford and Paul of Rapid City, S.D.; daughters, Cecelia (Doug) Leininger of Chetek, Ellen (Drew) Murphy of Madison, Julie (Dan) Blome of Madison and Rachel (Tony) Boehm of Madison; 13 grandchildren, Lisa (Lance) Ausing, Erin (Andy) Borofka, Amber Leininger, Christopher Hassemer, Carly (fianc), Joe Rubenzer) Leininger, Megan Hassemer, Kayla Hassemer, Michael Blome, Katherine Boehm, Ian Murphy, Matthew Blome, Simon and Roland Boehm; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Lindsay and Larken Borofka; brothers, Edward (Verdine) of Bloomer, Bernard of Delaware; sister, Marguerite Smith of Armstrong, B.C. Tony is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Glen and Dale; sisters, Marie in infancy, Frances Bautz, Josephine Loew and Philomene Crooks. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 21, 2005, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Bloomer, with Father James Arthur officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul's North Catholic Cemetery, Bloomer, with military rites conducted by the Bloomer American Legion and VFW. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 20, 2005, and until the time of services on Monday, February 21, both at Schriver Funeral Chapel in Bloomer. There will be a 7:30 p.m. Christian wake service at the funeral chapel on Sunday. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ----------------  Sr. Mary Charles (Catherine) PRINCE Newspaper: Ladysmith Advocate Date: 25 April 2007 Obit: Catherine Prince Sister Mary Charles Prince, OSM, (Catherine Mary Prince), age 89, of the Servants of Mary, Ladysmith, Wis., died at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., on April 24, 2007. She was born in Cook’s Valley, Wis., on January 1, 1918, daughter of Peter Anthony Prince and Nellie Margaret (Frantz) Prince. Sister entered the Servants of Mary Convent in Ladysmith on February 20, 1935. She entered the convent just nine days after her first cousin, Sister Mary Roberta Prince. Her sister, Sister Mary Peter Prince, followed her in August of 1936. Sister M. Charles professed vows as a Servant of Mary along with her cousin on August 16, 1936. She graduated from St. John’s Catholic Grade School in Cooks Valley, 1931, and from Colfax High School in 1934. She received a bachelor’s degree at Loyola University in Chicago in 1957, and a master’s degree in education there in 1964. She also studied French, 1961-1962, at Laval University in Quebec, and received a master’s degree from the Sorbonne in Paris in 1972. Sister taught at the parochial schools staffed by the Servants of Mary in Hillside and Chicago, Ill., Carteret, N.J., Weirton, W.Va. , St. Paul and St. Louis Park, Minn., and Ladysmith and Washburn, Wis. From 1951 to 1957, she was the administrator of the newly enlarged Addolorata Villa Convalescent Home, founded by the Servants of Mary in 1942 in Wheeling, Ill. For the next years, she again taught in parochial schools of the Servants of Mary; and from 1974 to 1984 taught French in the Pinella County Schools in Florida and at the Senior High School in Clearwater, Fla. Sister Mary Charles happily spent her retirement years serving with the food pantries and caring for and leasing apartments for foreign students and those families needing less costly housing in St. Petersburg, Fla. The care of these apartments was given to Sister by Miss Jesse Schenk whom she had met while studying at the Laval University in Quebec. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Royce, John, Edward, Kenneth and Keith Prince; a brother-in-law, Tony Hassemer; and a sister, Sister Mary Peter Prince. Those surviving her are sister, Rita Hassemer; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Prince and Marie Prince; and her cousin, Sister Mary Roberta Prince; numerous nieces and nephews; and her Community, the Sisters, Servants of Mary of Ladysmith. Funeral Mass will be held at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2007, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Cooks Valley conducted by Father James Arthur. Following the Mass, a luncheon will be served in the parish hall. Burial will be later in the afternoon at the Servants of Mary Cemetery in Ladysmith. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Schriver Funeral Chapel, Bloomer, and one hour before the Mass on Monday. There will be a 4 p.m. rosary followed by a 7:30 p.m. Christian wake service on Sunday at the funeral chapel. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ======== Dennis Geissler Newspaper: The Country Today Date: 29 Sep 2008 Obit: Dennis Geissler Dennis Delvin Geissler, 68, of Chippewa Falls died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on July 4, 1940, in Bloomer, the son of Delvin and Bernice (Siverling) Geissler. Dennis graduated from Bloomer High School in 1958 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in the 320th Security Agency Battalion, traveling to Germany, Turkey and various countries until his honorable discharge on Feb. 15, 1962. Dennis married Carol L. Prince on June 13, 1964, at St. John the Baptist Church in the town of Cooks Valley. She passed away Nov. 18, 2006. Dennis spent more than 20 years working for Uniroyal as a tire builder. In his remaining years he worked at Hutchinson Technology Inc. in Eau Claire. Survivors include his four children, Denise (Randy) Rubenzer of Tony, Wis., and their children, Derek and Ross; Kelly (Darrell) Davis of Seattle, Wash., and their children, Simone and Noel; Robin (Lonnie) Kopel of Olivia, Minn., and their children, Haley and Lauren; Mitchell (Elizabeth) Geissler of Manitowoc, Wis., and their children, Zachary and Clara; his mother, Bernice Geissler of Bloomer; brother, Ron (Jeanne) Geissler of Minnetonka, Minn.; two sisters, Evie Seidlitz of Cornell and Deon Dachel of Chippewa Falls; and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his father, Delvin, and a brother, Lloyd. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at Church of Notre Dame in Chippewa Falls with the Rev. Brian J. Jazdzewski officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior services Tuesday at church. Burial with military honors will be held Tuesday afternoon at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery near Spooner. Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral and Cremation Services of Eau Claire is serving his family. Published –The Country Today, 29 Sep 2008 ======== Anne Marie Prince, nee Bowe Newspaper: Bloomer Advance Date: 7 Dec 2008 Obit: Published: 12/7/2008   Anne Marie Prince Anne Marie Prince, 84, a resident of Hetzel Care Center, Bloomer, formerly of Jim Falls, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the home. She was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of William and Katherine (Toussaint) Bowe. Anne Marie married Keith Prince on Oct. 2, 1946, at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls. She had worked as a nurses' aide for Chippewa County and also worked at Klinger Farm Market. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Jim Falls. Anne Marie enjoyed gardening and doing arts and crafts and puzzles. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Club and Women's Club. Anne Marie is survived by four sons, Darrell, Steven (Terri) and Bryan (Janelle), all of Chippewa Falls, and Paul (Jackie) of Jim Falls; five daughters, Jean Moucha of Cadott, Lois (Bernie) Mazer of Annandale, Va., Marcia Anderson of Cottage Grove, Wis., Sandra Prince of Racine, Minn., and Marilee Prince of Chippewa Falls; four sisters, Helen Bowe and Genevieve Bowe, both of Chippewa Falls, and Christina Steinmetz and Sylvia Prince, both of Bloomer; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, in 1993; two sons, Keith Jr. and Roddy Prince; her parents; two brothers, Oscar and Stephan Bowe; two sisters, Katherine Calkins and Josephine Hallum; one grandson, John; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls, with the Rev. Brian J. Jazdzewski officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, and until the time of services Wednesday at Horan Funeral Home. There will be a Christian vigil service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Family and friends may express online condolences at horanfuneralhome.com. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ==========  Jerome L. Prince Date: May 16, 2008 Obit:             Jerome L. Prince, 72, of 11462 County Hwy Q, Chippewa Falls, town of Tilden, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Wissota Health, town of Eagle Point.   He was born May 10, 1936 in Cooks Valley, the son of James and Leona (Kressin) Prince.   He married Joanne Zwiefelhofer on August 6, 1960 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Tilden.   He worked at the Northern Center for the Developmentally Disabled for 36 years.   He was a member of St. Peter’s Church.   He enjoyed watching the Packers, Badgers and Brewers games and also enjoyed being around his friends at the trailer, but most of all he loved watching his grandchildren and the sports they played in.   He is survived by: his wife, Joanne; one son, James (Kelly) of Appleton; one daughter, Brenda (Randy) Sanford of River Falls; three brothers, Gerald (Vi) and Dale both of Chippewa Falls and Howard (Charlotte) of Eau Claire; and five grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by his parents.   A Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at St. Peter’s Church, Tilden. Rev. William P. Felix will be officiating. Burial of cremains will be immediately following in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Tilden.   Friends may call 2 hours before the time of services Tuesday, May 20 at St. Peter’s Church, Tilden.   Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls is in charge of arrangements. =========  Lorena PRINCE nee Schlender Newspaper: Bloomer Advance Date: 13 May 2009 Obit: Published: 5/13/2009               Lorena Prince BLOOMER - Lorena J. Prince, age 72, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009, at Luther Midelfort Chippewa Valley Hospital in Bloomer. She was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Chippewa Falls to Harold and Mabel (Kressin) Schlender. She married Rolland G. Prince on June 29, 1957, at St. John's in Cook's Valley. Lorena worked as a hair stylist for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, ladies aide and church choir, Maturity Matters and was one of the founders of the Bloomer Jaycetts. She enjoyed traveling, reading, knitting, baking and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Rollie, of Bloomer; one son, Greg (Anne) Prince, of Elkhorn; one daughter, Debi Prill, of Bloomer; one sister, Sharon Steinmetz, of Waupaca; five grandchildren, Eric, Ryan and Brent Prill of Bloomer, Justin and Adam Prince of Elkhorn. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Mark Prince; and infant daughter, Jean Prince. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bloomer, with the Rev. Robert Otto officiating. Interment will be in Bloomer Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer, and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ------------  Sr. Mary Roberta (Margaret Dorothy) Prin Newspaper: Bloomer Advance Date: 5 April 2010 Obit: Sister Mary Roberta Prince 1917–2010 Sister Mary Roberta Prince, 92, died peacefully on April 1, 2010, at Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, Ill. She was born on September 7, 1917, in Cooks Valley, Wis., the fifth of seven children, and baptized Margaret Dorothy. She entered the Servants of Mary in 1935. She received a bachelors degree from DePaul University, Chicago, where she majored in French and history, and a masters in educational administration from Loyola University Chicago. She studied French at the University of Laval in Quebec, Canada, and at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. She spent much of her religious life as a teacher and administrator in elementary and secondary schools in New Jersey, West Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and California. She was principal of Servite High School in Ladysmith from 1960 until it closed in 1967. She was a member of the Servants of Mary Leadership Team from 1971 to 1980. She served as ad¬ministrator at Addolorata Villa from 1981 to 1990, and she was the last Servite sister to serve in that capacity. As Villa administrator, she oversaw the expansion of the campus from a 94-bed nursing home to a 300-unit continuing care retirement community. She retired in 1990 and continued to serve the Villa as a volunteer contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy   ========== John SYKORA Jr. Newspaper: Chippewa Herald Date: 19 May 2010 Obit: John Sykora, Jr., 89, of Bloomer passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls. John was born on May 21, 1920, in Bloomer to John B. and Katherine (Borofka) Sykora. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, serving from 1942 to 1945. He married Annabelle Prince on July 1, 1941, at St. Johns Catholic Church, Cooks Valley. He was a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Bloomer American Legion and Life Member of the Bloomer V.F.W. John is survived by: sons, Thomas (Annette) of Chippewa Falls, Peter (Esther) of River Falls, Raymond (Linda) of Deer Park; Anthony (Patrice) of Altoona, John, III (Audrey) of Bloomer, Theodore (Laura) of Milton, Mark of Palm Springs, Calif.; Matthew (Mary) of Chippewa Falls and Luke (Jeanne) of Prairie Du Chien; daughters, Jeanette Kirchner of La Mesa, Calif. and Kathleen (Gary) Spaeth of Chippewa Falls; brother, Richard Sykora of Colorado; sisters, Agnes Procknow of Chippewa Falls, Anna (Raymond) Langman of Chetek, Regina Rogge of Bloomer, Rose (Dave) Quinlan of Kewaunee and Theresa (Clarence) Shakal of Bloomer; sister in law Eileen Sykora; 39 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by: his parents; wife; brothers, Al, Ernest, Archie and Joe; sisters, Kristina Hagen, Sister Jane Sykora, Mary Prince and Helen Pecha; brothers-in-law, Irvin Hagen, David Prince, Richard Pecha, Delmar Rogge and Alvin Procknow; sisters-in-law, Esther and Mary Sykora; and son-in-law Ron Kirchner. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 21 at St. Johns Catholic Church, Cooks Valley, conducted by Father James Arthur. Burial will be at St. Johns Catholic Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Bloomer American Legion and V.F.W. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at the Schriver Funeral Chapel, Bloomer, and one hour before the Mass at the church on Friday. There will be a 7:30 p.m. Christian Wake Service and Knights of Columbus Service at the Funeral Chapel on Thursday. On line condolences schriverfuneralchapel.com contributed by Friend of Free Genealogy ==========                                                          Come Back Now, YOU Hear! All data on this website is © Copyright by Genealogy Trails with full rights reserved for original submitters.