Lincoln County, Wisconsin Obituaries

Peter B. Champagne
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 9 July 1891; transcribed by Marla Zwakman

Hon. Peter B. Champagne, of Merrill, died at his home, in that city, July 1st. Mr. Champagne was 45 years of age, has resided in Wisconsin twenty-eight years and at Merrill sixteen years. He was a member of Assembly at the session of 1883. He was highly respected by all who knew him.

Timothy Gillette
Marshfield News-Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Thursday, 23 June 1988; transcribed by Marla Zwakman

Death Here
Timothy Gillette, 29, Tomahawk, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital; admitted June 15.

Mrs. Harry H. Hamlin
The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Published February 06, 1908, transcribed by Cathy Danielson

A Sudden Summons
The community was shocked on Thursday morning to learn that Mrs. H. H. Hamlin had passed away at her home in this city, at 7:30 o clock the previous night, as but few knew that she had been ill. Mrs. Hamlin was taken sick with indigestion Friday, Jan. 24, and for a few days the pain at times was very severe. On Wednesday the pain left her, her pulse was normal, and she was feeling quite like her usual self. She partook of supper at the table, in company with husband, after which she lay down upon the bed. Her husband sat in the opposite room and visited with her awhile and then began to read. In a short time he noticed that she was breathing un-naturally, and hurrying to her room found her dying.
The deceased was born in Maine, in 1843, and in 1850 she moved with parents to Columbia county, Wisconsin. In the year of 1851 Mr. Hamlin moved with his parents to the same place, the farms of the two families adjoining one another. In 1872, she was united in marriage to Harry H. Hamlin, at Fall River, Wis., where they lived for two years, when they came to Iowa. In 1883, they came to Nashua, where she lived until her death. Her death is mourned by a husband and one son, Clyde, who resides at Lanesboro, Minn.
The deceased was well known in this community, and was regarded as a good, well meaning woman. As a wife and mother, she was faithful, loving and true. She was a devout member of the M. E. church ever since she was a little girl, and an active member of the W. R. C. The funeral was held at the M. E. church, Saturday, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Smith conducting the services, but owing to his not being well, Rev. Sinden accompanied the remains to Oak Hill Cemetery and performed the final services at the grave.

Myron H. McCord
Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 30 Apr. 1908; transcribed by Marla Zwakman

The dailies announce the death of Hon. Myron McCord, of Phoenix, Arizona, which occurred last Monday, cause of death Bright’s disease. Mr. McCord was a resident of Merrill for many years and had hosts of friends all through this part of the state.
*** Note: Mr. McCord’s date of birth, which is Nov. 1849 is from the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, District 2, Maricopa County, Arizona Territory.

C. A. Radcliff
Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (6 Apr. 1899) transcribed by FoFG MZ

Merrill, Wis., April 3. – The remains of C. A. Radcliff, manager of the Anson-Hixon Sash and Door company, who died suddenly Friday of ? trouble, were taken to Milwaukee for burial.

Augusta Runge
The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, February 06, 1908, transcribed by Cathy Danielson

Mrs. A. J. Runge passed away at her home in this city Saturday morning after an illness of several months. About a year ago, Mrs. Runge became a victim to the dreaded disease, consumption, and she faded daily until death came to relieve her of her sufferings, Saturday morning, about 6:30 o'clock.
Augusta Salzmann was born Aug. 27, 1861, and was united in marriage Jan. 16, 1883, at Tigerton, Wis., to Mr. A. J. Runge. Twenty-three years of her married life were spent at Merrill, Wis., and in April, 1906, she moved to Nashua. A husband, two sons and two daughters, one brother and one sister mourn her death. Her family were all with her when she died, excepting on son, who is at Los Angeles, Cal. One child, a mother, father and five sisters have preceded her to the other shore. Although the deceased had lived in this community but a short time she had made many warm friends, and was held in highest esteem by those who know her. She was a mother who devoted her life to the interests of her family,
and her place in the home can never be filled. The funeral was held at the German Lutheran church at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.

Shane A. Schmidt
Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Thursday, 19 Aug. 1993; transcribed by Marla Zwakman

MERRILL - Services for Shane A. Schmidt, 25, Marshfield, who died Monday as the result of an automobile accident, were Wednesday at Schram-Waid Funeral Home, Merrill.
Burial was in Chesterton Cemetery, Chesterton, Ind.
He was a machinist at Marshfield Machine Shop. Survivors include three sons, Jeremy, Austin and Shawn, all at home; his parents, Gerald and Linda Schmidt of Michigan City; one sister, Shammy Schmidt of Michigan City; and his grand-parents, Arthur and Phyllis Schmidt and Leonard Gruneberg, all of Merrill.