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JOHANNA WACHSMUTH OBITUARY
DIED-Mrs. Johanna Wachsmuth Sunday Morning January 2, aged 57 years.
This is sad news to the many friends of Mrs. Wachsmuth residing in this city, and they extend
sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of the deceased.
Mrs. Wachsmuth was born in Germany in 1853 and first came to America in 1888, settling in
this city with her husband, Albert Wachsmuth, and resided here until death. Mrs. Wachsmuth
passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Heiber, at New Richmond, and the remains
were brought to this city for interment, funeral services being held at the Swedish Lutheran
church Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Kinser, of Ashland, performing the ceremony.
Ten children remain to mourn the death of a kind and loving mother, six daughters and four
sons, as follows: Mrs. B. J. Bracken, Albert, Lawrence, Fred and Jacob Wachsmuth of Bayfield;
Mrs. Anna Heiber, New Richmond; Mrs. Louis Harris, Sault Ste. Marie; Mrs. Louis Weever,
Cloquet, Minn.; Miss Tracey Wachsmuth, Brookville, Miss.; Mrs. Lena Guyer, Bayfield.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our hearfelt thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors who so generously
assisted us in our recent sorrow, the death of a loving mother, Mrs. Johanna Wachsmuth.
Especially do we express gratitude for the serices of the choir. Children of Deceased.
The Bayfield County Press Friday, January 7, 1910
NOTE: There is no indication of the maiden name of the deceased.
MERWIN WACHSMUTH OBITUARY
Merwin Wachsmuth, 73, Largo, Fla., died Friday, May 17 [1985] in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was born in Bayfield, Nov. 24, 1911, the son of Lewis and Francis Feldmeier Wachsmuth. He was a retired insurance agent for Provident, Life and Accident, retiring in 1977. He married Helen Thoresen Feb. 12, 1936 in Bayfield. He was a member of St. Catherine's Church of Largo, Fla., Knights of Columbus, SPEBSQA Barbershop of America and Boy Scouts of America.
He is survived by his wife, Helen, two sons, Thomas of Battle Creek, Mich., John of Coperas Cove, TX; daughters, Mrs. Michael (Peggy) Topatco of Ashtabula, OH, and Mrs. Raymond (Janet) Ellis of Geneva, OH; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was Monday, May 20 at the Assumption Church in Geneva, OH. Burial was to be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva. Donations should be sent to the local hospice. Funeral arrangements were by Belding-Webster Funeral Home in Geneva.
The Iron River Pioneer May 23, 1985
WADE, BIRDSEY B. OBITUARY
A Brilliant Mind.
Birdsey B. Wade, who died last *day at Ashland was in many ways a unique character. He was a graduate of Hamilton college and Columbia Law School, and early in life took a prominent position at the bar in New York city. His health failing, he removed to Colorado, and about 15 years ago, still in search of health, came to Lake Superior. He was a great reader, and his mind was a storehouse filled with historical and scientific lore. He was always consulted by anyone desiring information which required an extensive knowledge of books. Since first coming to Bayfield county he took an active part in its political and business development. He was for many years manager of R.D. Pike's complicated interests and had held numerous county offices. He was a bachelor and lived for years in a broad verandahed cottage, picturesquely located on the outskirts of town. The interior of his domicile was a transformation from the wilds of Lake Superior to a student's den at Yale or Harvard, and, while always at home to his friends, his books were his constant companions.
The remains were sent to Rome, N.Y., Mr. Wade's early home, for interment. He was 51 years old.
The Bayfield County Press, Saturday, August 27, 1892
*article did not specify which week day. It was simply omitted.
WALKER, Bessie (Peake) OBITUARY
Bessie M. Walker, 88, Washburn, died Wednesday at the Northern Lights Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 22, 1897 at Spring Valley, the daughter of DeWitt and Alta Peake. On May 15, 1927 she was married at St. Paul to Daniel Walker. He died Oct. 14, 1983.
Mrs. Walker farmed with her husband for 15 years in the Town of Bayview. During that time, she was also a cook at the Pureair Sanitorium, near Bayfield. Then they farmed at Dallas for 15 years and also managed ranches in Montana until their retirement when they moved to Drummond where they resided for two years. She has been a resident of Washburn since 1982. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary to Post 9665, Washburn, and the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Minneapolis.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John (Donna) Iverson, Town of Washburn; Mrs. Grace Mitchell, Minneapolis; Mrs. Roberta Porch, Camino Island, Wash.; Mrs. Elmer (Claudine) Dalbom, Barron; two sons, Harry Blue, Minneapolis; and Harold Blue, Bothel,Wash.; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchldren. Also surviving are a brother, Kenneth Peake, State College, Penn.; and a sister, Mrs. Leona Holmes, Portland, Ore. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, one brother, one granddaughter, and three great-grandchldren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn, with the Rev. Rey Pady officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Washburn. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
The Iron River Pioneer August 22, 1985
WALSH, Thomas B.
Posted By:Donna Bell Cross
Date: Thursday, 2 December 1999, at 9:40:26 p.m.
--Thos. B. Walsh. Iron River's leading attorney died at the Sister's hospital at Ashland last week.
The Bayfield County Press, Saturday, November 25, 1899
JUSTIN WALSTAD OBITUARY
Word has been received of the Jan. 25 death of Justin A. Walstad, Sr., 96, a former resident of Bayfield, who died at a Bradenton, Fla., hospital. Mr. Walstad was born Nov. 30, 1889 at Duluth. For many years he was associated with the Booth Fisheries Corporation in Duluth, Ashland and Bayfield. He lived in Bayfield for 52 years, and was branch manager for Booth Fisheries from 1923 to 1957. He was a member of the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission; a life-member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star; served on the Bayfield Board of Education for 25 years; was a member of the Bayfield Presbyterian Church for 63 years; and served as Bayfield city clerk from 1962 to 1968. In 1920 , he was married to Ebba Extrom, of Duluth. She died in 1967 shortly after they moved to Bradenton, Fla. In 1982, he was married to Mrs. Alice Dudin, of Bradenton. She survives him.
Surviving besides his wife, Alice, are a son, Justin, Jr., Williamsville, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Miriam Baum, Lincolnville, Maine; and Mrs. Janet Gibson, Sheboygan, Wis.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also suriving are three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Borgeson, Duluth; Mrs. Ruth Sussmilch, St. Paul; and Mrs. Elma MacDonald, Minneapolis.
Memorial services were held Jan. 28 at Presbyterian Villas, Bradenton. Burial was at Memorial Gardens, Ellenton, Fla.
Iron River Pioneer February 7, 1985
Mrs. Mabel Mary Watters, 91, died on February 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William (Gladys) Allen, Jr. in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. A Washburn native, she was born February 12, 1894, the tenth of eleven children of the late Christopher and Mary (Mahr) Summerfield, Washburn pioneers. Mrs. Watters was reared in Washburn, attending Pioneer and Garfield Grade Schools and Walker (Washburn) High School. On November 17, 1913 she married George C. Watters, also of Washburn, son of the late Stephen A. and Gladys (See) Watters, early Washburn residents. Following World War II she left Washburn to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Robert A. (Betty) Schmitt, in Gibbstown, New Jersey, later in Beaumont, Texas and for the last two decades in Wilmington, Delaware. She moved to Dover-Foxcroft recently.
She was predeceased by her husband, George C. Watters, who died in 1940 and a son, Donald A. Watters, a drowning victim in 1937. She was the last surivor of her late parents' family, having been predeceased by six brothers (one in infancy) and four sisters. Her surviving children, who were all raised in Washburn, are Mrs. William (Gladys) Allen, Jr., Dover-Foxcroft, Maine; Mrs. Robert A. (Betty) Schmitt, Wilmington, Delaware; Frank S. (Bud) Watters, Aiken, South Carolinea; William J. (Bill) Watters, Madison, Wis.; and George M. Watters, Los Altos, California. Twenty-six grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m. May 28, at St Louis Catholic Church, Washburn, with Rev. Fr. Slowey as celebrant. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Washburn. The Bratley Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.
The Iron River Pioneer May 23, 1985
CATHERINE WEIR OBITUARY
Mrs. Catherine Wier, pioneer resident of Iron River, died suddenly Saturday morning at 7:15 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Ashland, following an operation for strangulted hernia.
The deceased was born in Sligo county, Ireland, on Aug. 13, 1867, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shaw. She came to this country at the age of 16 years and settled in Chicago, where she lived for ten years, when she came to Iron River, where she has resided for more than a quarter of a century.
The surviving children are: Mrs. B. J. Everall, Blueberry, Wis.; Mrs. Adolph Engles, San Francisco, Cal.;
John Staples, Iron River, Wis.; Mrs.Albert Haak, Duluth, Minn.; Mrs. Clyde Simmons, Ironwood, Mich., Harry Staples, San Francisco, Cal.; Edward Staples, Indianapolis, Ind.; Margaret Staples, Ashland, Wis.; Alice Weir, Iron River, Wis.
She is also survived by three sisters and a brother, Mrs. John Dunn, Mrs. Charles Fountain, Mrs. J. McLaughlin and Andrew Shaw, all of Philadelphia, Pa.
All surviving children were here for the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Engles, Mrs. Simmonds and Harry Staples.
The funeral services were held at the Catholic church Wednesday forenoon, Rev. John Rapala, officiating, and the interment was at the Catholic cemetery.
The Iron River Pioneer Thursday, December 24, 1925
NOTE: Mrs. Clyde Simmons is named in the list of surviving children and there is a reference to Mrs. Simmonds being unable to attend the funeral. This transcriber cannot know the correct spelling and has represented both references as in the original article.
WELLCOME, ALEX OBITUARY
Injuries Received While Fighting Fire Result Fatally.
Alex Welcome, a pioneer resident of Bayfield county, passed away at an Ashland hospital Saturday night, his death being the result of injuries received while fighting fire near his home at Pratt last week.
Mr. Welcome was one of the real early settlers in Bayfield, moving from here to Ashland and thence to Pratt where he has resided for many years on a farm. Last week forest fires raged in and about his place and while attempting to check their progress he was struck by a falling tree. His left leg was broken and he suffered internal injuries and in this condition he was obliged to crawl and drag himself a mile or more to his home. He was immediately taken to an Ashland hospital and after an examination was pronounced to be in a critical condition. He lingered along until Saturday night when he passed away.
In the death of Mr. Welcome Bayfield county loses one of its oldest and most respected citizens.
Mr. Welcome came here in the early sixties and still lives in the memory of the old settlers. He was familiarly known as "Buckshot"among the old timers and many are the amusing stories told of him. He was once summoned to appear in court and as the constable read the summons saying aloud, "State of Wisconsin, County of Ashland, s s--" "Alex" was startled. "Hold on," he exclaimed. "S.S., does that mean Sam Vaughn? By George, I don't want to testify against Sam Vaughn." He was a strong friend and admirer of S.S. Vaughn, but when he was assured that S.S. had nothing to do with his old friend, he went cheerfully to court.
The Bayfield County Press, Friday, May 8, 1903
WELLS, Thomas OBITUARY
Thomas E. Wells, 91 of 501 11th Ave. East, Ashland, died Monday at his residence. He was living with his daughter, Jo Anne Bulanek.
He was born Feb. 16, 1894 at Lafayette, Ind., the son of James L. and Sara (Kenworthy) Wells. He was a dairy farmer. He was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the American Legion, Iron River Post 506.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald Wells, Fort Meyers, Fla., and Dewey Wells, Garden Valley, Idaho; two daughters, JoAnne Bulanek, Ashland and Shelby Bolles, Massillon, Ohio; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are one brother, Arthur Wells, Larimore, N.D., and one sister, Mamie Robertson, Ogden, Utah.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vera Selma, on Jan. 7, 1958; two daughters, Vivian and Margaret; and one sister, Iness Reed on Aug 13, 1985.
Funeral services were held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Iron River with Rev. Stephen Wright officiating. Burial was in the City Cemetery, Iron River. Military rites were conducted by the Iron River American Legion Post No. 506.
There was visitation at the church on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Schafer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Iron River Pioneer August 22, 1985
WELLS, Thomas OBITUARY
Thomas Wells, 91, Iron River, passed away Monday, August 12 at the home of his daughter, Jo Anne Bluanek of Ashland.
He was born February 16, 1894, in West Point, Ind. He was a World War II Veteran, having served overseas in France.
He is survived by two sons, Ronald Wells, Fort Meyers, Fla., and Dewey Wells, Garden Valley, Idaho; two daughters, JoAnne Bulanek, Ashland, WI., and Shelby Bolles, Massillon, Ohio; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Wells farmed in the Town of Tripp for many years and also sailed on the Great Lakes.
A military funeral will be held on Friday, August 16th at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Iron River at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday,August 16th until the hour of service.
The Iron River Pioneer - August 29, 1985
Contributed by Donna Bell Cross
ARTHUR E. WENTELA OBITUARY
Arthur E. Wentela, 73, Brule, died on Feb. 21 in Hawthorne, Wis., following a lengthy illness. He was born on Feb. 23, 1911, in Brule, where he resided most of his life. He was a retired sailor on the Great Lakes. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Henry S. Blomberg Post No. 847.
He is survived by a sister, Emma Jarvi, Madison; one brother , George E. Wentela, Lynwood, Wash.; four nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 a.m., in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, Superior, where friends called from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
The Iron River Pioneer February 28, 1985
WESTLUND, Henning OBITUARY
Henning O. (Swede) Westlund, 65, Spooner, died Tuesday at Spooner. He was born Feb. 4, 1920 at Mason, the son of Nels N. and Anna Westlund. He attended Mason schools. In 1949 he was married to Beulah Nelson. Mr. Westlund was employed at the former Roffers Chevrolet Sales from 1941 to 1965; then moved to Hayward where he was employed as a salesman for B&W Chevrolet Sales and Service until 1971. He then moved to Spooner where he operated Midway Chevrolet until 1980; then was employed by Kronland's Ford Company until he retired in 1985. Mr. Westlund was a member of the GMAC 100-Car Club, and community organizations in Ashland, Spooner, Hayward, and Shell Lake.
Surviving are his wife, Beulah; two sons, Gary, Milwaukee; and Bryan, Spooner; one daughter, Margene Westlund, Chicago; two grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Hilding, Mason; Daniel, Ashland; Orlin, Hoyt Lakes, Minn.; and Duane, Minneapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Zeise, Duluth; Mrs. Lillian Tolliver, Mason; Mrs. Adeline Rubino, Chicago; and 51 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Friday afternoon at the Roberts Funeral Home, Ashland with Rev. Raymond A. Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Mason Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the Scalzo Funeral Home, Spooner, and from noon until the hour of service Friday in Ashland.
The Iron River Pioneer September 5, 1985
MELVIN WESTBROOK OBITUARY
Melvin Westbrook, husband of the former Jennie Coulthurst, died recently. Mrs. Westbrook is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Coulthurst.
The Iron River Pioneer July 4, 1985
WICKSTROM, Jonas
Posted By:Donna Bell Cross
Date: Friday, 21 January 2000, at 2:24:11 p.m.
Jonas Wickstrom, after a severe illness died last Friday. He was born in Sweden January 29, 1869. He has been a highly esteemed citizen of Bayfield for sometime. The funeral was conducted by the Employes Federated Labor Union at the Presbyterian church on Saturday, the servies being given by Rev. J. F. Tubbs.
The Bayfield County Press Saturday, April 9, 1892
GLADDIES WEYANDT OBITUARY
Reprinted from the "Iron River Pioneer" June 24, 1943 Iron River Memories column by Beverlee Thivierge
Miss Gladdies Weyandt, aged 49 years, a native of this city, and daughter, of Mrs. Al Weyandt of Brule, died last Saturday at Superior, where she had long been employed as a bookkeeper. She is survived by her mother at Brule; three brothers, Rollo of Detroit; and Steve and Max of Brule; and one sister, Ora Weyandt of Brule. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Services were held at the Downs Chapel in Superior, and the body then brought to this city, the deceased's birthplace, and laid to rest in the family plot in the City Cemetery beside her father, brother and other members of the family who had preceded her in death. Rev. J. George Sentry officiated.
The County Journal May 24, 2001
EDWARD WIESSE OBITUARY
News was received in Bayfield yesterday of the death at St. Josephs hospital in Ashland, of Edward Wiesse, for many years a resident of Bayfield. Mr. Wiesse was quite seriously injured a few weeks ago by gettinfg one of his arms crushed between two logs in the yards at the Wachsmuth mill. He was taken to the hospital, but blood poison set in and the end came yesterday. The deceased had many friends in this city who grieve to learn of his demise, but who extend symathy to the bereaved relatives over his untimely taking away.
The Bayfield County Press Friday August 19, 1910
WILGREN, Wilho V. OBITUARY
Wilho V. Wilgen, 81, Brule, died at this residence on Sept. 4. He was born Oct. 31, 1903 in Brule and had been a lifelong resident.
Mr. Wilgren was a retired farmer and a former member of the National Farmers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; a brother, Nels, Port Richey, Fla., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Pioneer Chapel in Waino with burial in the Everrest Cemetery, Waino.
The Iron River Pioneer September 12, 1985
WILLEY, Evadell (Snider) OBITUARY
Mrs. Evadell Willey, 85, 410 East Bayfield Street, Washburn, died Sunday at her residence. She was born May 16, 1899 at Washburn, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Blum) Snider.
Mrs. Willey was a graduate of Washburn High School and for a few years was a teacher at the Cornucopia Elementary School. She was married to Ace Willey. He died August 23, 1966.
Mrs. Willey was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Washburn; the Washburn Historical Society; and Washburn United Methodist Church where she had been a Sunday school teacher.
She is surived by one sister, Lyla Snider, Washburn. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn, with the Rev. George Groves officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Washburn.
Visitation was one hour prior to the service Wednesay at the funeral home.
The Iron River Pioneer December 20, 1984
NEWTON I. WILLEY OBITUARY
DEATH VISTS HARBOR CITY
Death Enters the Home of Local Resident And Takes Beloved One Therefrom
DIED--All Bayfield was grieved when it learned Monday evening of the death of Newton I. Willey in Ashland at noon of that day. Mr. Willey had such a large host of friends and was so well known here that everyone felt the sorrow brought about by his demise. Although Mr. Willey had been in failing health during the past five years, few people suspected that his illness was of such a serious character. A short time ago Mr. Willey was taken to Rhinehart's hospital at Ashland and received medical treatment until his death Monday. To mourn over his departure into the other world he leaves a mother, Mary A. Fuller, a wife, Mary E. Willey, and a ten year old son Samuel. The body of the deceased was escorted to the train at Ashland Tuesday afternoon by the Masonic lodge of that city and was accompanied to St. Paul by the relatives and Mr. Robert Inglis of Bayfield. At St. Paul the interment occured at Oakland cemetery under the Masonic ceremony. The Press joins all in extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved relatives.
Mr. Willey was the offspring of pioneer settlers of Minnesota and was born in St. Paul fifty four years ago. His grandfather was one of the first residents of that city. Mr. Willey's first permanent residence in Bayfield was in the early eighties when he came here as an attache in the service of the government Indian department. When the agency was moved to Ashland he went to that city and in 1896 was united in marriage to Mary E. Daveys. One son, Samuel, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willey. Shortly after marriage Mr. Willey again came to Bayfield and later accepted a position as cashier in the Ashland National Bank. After ten years of service with that institution he resigned to accept a position in San Francisco with Spreckles Company. He remained with them until a few years ago when he returned to Bayfield to reside, where he remained until his death Monday.
In the death of Mr. Willey the Harbor City has lost a well known and respected citizen and all will remember for many years the pleasing character and sterling qualities of N. I. Willey.
The Bayfield County Press Friday, March 10, 1911
Harry (C.H.) Williams
Ralph Williams received a message Saturday informing him that his father, C. H. Williams, passed away at his home in San Francisco, California, and that the funeral was scheduled to take place Tuesday. Mr. Williams, who was a veteran of the Civil War, spent a summer here three years ago. He was a very active and upstanding man for his years, and just for exercise cleared up several acres of brush land on his son's farm in the town of Tripp.
Mr. Williams, a native of Missouri, was born on Feb. 20, 1840. Nine children survive, Ralph, a son here, two sons in Idaho, and all others residents of California.
THE IRON RIVER PIONEER, BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN Thursday, January 28, 1937
WILLIAMS, Paul James OBITUARY
Paul James Williams, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams, Jr., Ashland, died March 27 [1985].
Surviving are his parents, Richard, Jr., and Bernadette (Beauchamp) Williams, Ashland; two brothers, Anthony and Gerald; four sisters, Theresa, Mary, Michelle and Nicole, all at home.
Also surviving are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Beauchamp, Bayfield; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams, Washburn; great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Beauchamp, Marquette, Mich.; Mrs. Olga Williams, Minneapolis; and Mrs. and Mrs. Gerald Reider, Roseburg, Ore.; aunts and uncles and cousins.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Cemetery, Bayfield, with the Rev. Fr. Robert Koszarek officiating.
Funeral arrangements were by the Overholser Funeral Home, Bayfield.
The Iron River Pioneer April 4, 1985
REV. WILLIAM L. WILLIAMS OBITUARY
The Rev. Willliam L. Williams, 70, of San Jose, Calif., and Mason, died Sunday at a San Jose hospital. He was born Oct. 14, 1914 at Chicago. The Rev. Williams was an Assemblies of God minister for over 50 years pastoring in Chicago, Stevenson, Mich., Wautoma, Fond du Lac, South Milwaukee, Madison and Ashland. In recent years, he lived at Mason in summer and San Jose in winter.
Surviving are his wife, he former Mae Joseph, and a son William Williams, Brussels, Belgium; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Anderson, Mason; Mrs. Betty Tayne, Chicago; and Eunice Cadmon, Shoesbury, England; and one brother, Thomas Williams, Nebraska.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God, Ashland, with the Rev. Kenneth Wheeler officiaing. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Roberts Funeral Home, Ashland, and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
The Iron River Pioneer May 9, 1985
LUCILE (REVOLINSKI) WILLOUGHBY
Mrs. Lucile J. Willoughby, 63, of 821 11th Ave. W., died Monday at Memorial Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1922 at Ashland, daughter of Alex and Meta Revolinski. In her early years, she worked as a legal secretary for the district attorney, in the treasurer's office of the City of Ashland and as a machine operator for International Harvester. On Jan. 8, she married Russell Willoughby at Ashland.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and was one of its Sunday School teachers for many years. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion auxiliaries.
Survivors include: her husband, Russell Willoughby of Ashland; a daughter, Mrs. Terrance (Nancy) McAuliffe of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sons, Russell Willoughby of Ashland, Richard Willoughby of Broadhead and Timothy Willoughby of Ashland; eight grandchildren; a brother, Lester Revolinski of Ashland; brothers-in-law Harry and Wesley of Iron River; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister, Lois.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Frost Home for Funerals with Rev. Merle Ries officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Frost Home for Funerals with a 7:45 p.m. VFW Auxiliary service.
The Iron River Pioneer June 27, 1985
Charles Willoughby's Mother Dies
Mrs. Mary Willoughby, aged 78 years, mother of Charles S. Willoughby of this city, died Tuesday [Sept 12, 1939] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Melin in Superior, after a long illness.
The son, now ill at St. Mary's hospital in Superior and under treatment which it is hoped will condition him for a serious operation which it has been decided it is necessary for him to forego, has been delirious much of the time since being taken to the hospital several days ago, and will probably not be advised of his mother's death at this time even if his mind clears up.
Mrs. Willoughby was a native of New Richmond, Ohio, where she was born July 2, 1861. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Melin, of Superior, and son, Charles of this city, she is survived by two other sons, Wallace of Buffalo, N.Y., and Ernest, of Superior; a sister, Mrs. Kate Herrick, of Chicago; a brother, Frank, of Chicago; 23 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
THE IRON RIVER PIONEER, BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN - September 14, 1939
JOHN WILSON OBITUARY
DIED SUDDENLY FROM HEMORRHAGE
John Wilson, a man about thirty four years of age, died suddenly Tuesday morning while returning from work at the Kurz-Downey box factory where he was on the night shift. The cause of death was hemorrhage of the lungs, brought on by over exertion. The deceased was near his home at the time and the body was taken there and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held in the Catholic Church at Red Cliff yesterday morning and the remains interred at that place. The community extends condolences to the bereaved realives of the deceased.
The Bayfield County Press Friday, August 19, 1910
JAMES PATRICK WINTERS OBITUARY
James Patrick Winters, 29, died June 12 in a boating mishap while fishing in Canada. He was born Nov. 13, 1955 in Washington DC. He graduated from Verona High Scool in 1973, where he was active in sports, band and forensics. He was an avid outdoorsman and was employed at Telemark Lodge in Cable.
He is survived by his parents, Lucille and Jack Winters, Verona; four brothers, John, Saudi Arabia; Richard, Bruce and Ted, all of Madison; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Celia Phillips, Mineral Point.
Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Verona, with the Rev. Delbet Schmelzer officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McArdle Lab for Cancer Research, 450 South Randall Ave, Madison. Joyce-Verona Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The Iron River Pioneer June 20, 1985
Mrs. Ed. Woerle OBITUARY
Helen Leota Irle was born at Platteville, Wis., March 27, 1904, and died at ther home in Brule, Wis., Friday, September 30, 1938, having reached the age of 34 years, 6 months and 3 days. She was united in marriage to Ed. Woerle, Dec. 28, 1925, at Superior, Wis., and have made their home in Brule.
About four years ago she was taken with a nervous affliction that later developed other serious complications, which in spite of all that medical science could do, resulted in her early death.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jahnke, of Superior, one sister, Mrs. Orland Janzen, East Dubuque, Ill., and one brother, Newell Irle, of Brule.
Funeral services were held from the Brule Presbyterian church, Monday, Oct. 3, with Rev. Geo. E. Griffiths, officiating.
The Irle family resided in Iron River at one time, when Mrs. Woerle was but a girl in her teens.
THE IRON RIVER PIONEER, BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN October 6, 1938
MINNIE C. (SCHULTZ) WOODWARD OBITUARY
Mrs. Minnie C. Woodward, 77, 402 West Sixth Street, Washburn County Memorial Hospital. She was born July 27, 1907 at Long Prairie, Minn., the daughter of Gottlieb and Ida Schultz. On April 3, 1937, she was married at Minnesota to Leonard Woodward. They were residents of central Minnesota for many years and moved to Washburn in 1969. Mrs. Woodward was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Washburn.
Surviving are her husband Leonard; two sons, Harris, Washburn; Philip, California; and two grandsons. Also surviving are a brother, Edwin Schultz, Summer, Iowa; and a sister, Lydia Freeman, Spokane, Wash. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm. Saturday at the Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn, with the Rev. Ronald Hanson officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
The Iron River Pioneer May 9, 1985
WRIGHT, Marie (Blakely)
Posted By:Donna Bell Cross
Date: Tuesday, 25 January 2000, at 10:37:56 a.m.
The Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D. Sunday, November 22, 1992
Marie I. Wright, 76, of rural Brandon died Saturday, November 21, 1992, at McKennan Hospital.
Marie Isabella Blakely was born Jan. 19, 1916, in Bayfield, Wis. She grew up and received her education there. She married Clark Bell in May 1934 in Bayfield*. The couple moved to Sioux Falls in 1956.
She married George Wright on Sept 24, 1967, in Harrisburg. The couple made their home near Rowena.
She was a member of the Rowena United Methodist Church, Rowena United Methodist Church Women, the Ben Clare-Rowena Extension Club and the Brandon Senior Citizens. She was a former member of the Sweet Adelines.
She was preceded in death by her second husband, George, in June of 1986.
Survivors include two sons: Kenneth Bell of Bellingham, Wash., and C. Ladd Bell of Agana, Guam; Two daughers: Mrs. Bob (Joan) Smith of Benson, Ariz., and Mrs. Gus (Donna) Cross of Sioux Falls; four stepsons: Russell Wright and Jon Wright, both of Brandon, Dennis Wright of Royal Oak, Mich., and Richard Wright of Hurley; three stepdaughters: Mrs. Roger (Noel) Finley of Waconia, Minn., Mrs. Ron (Carol) Archer of Brandon, and Mrs. Buck (Joan) Williams of Sioux Falls and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at George Boom Funeral Home with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon Monday at George Boom Funeral Home with the family present from 7 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be given to St Francis House and The Banquet.
*Marie and Clark Bell were married in Ironwood, MI. There are a other minor discrepancies. If anyone is interested in more detail about Marie Blakely or Clark Bell, contact me. They are my parents.
Donna Bell Cross
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