Jacob and Mary (Timmermans) Bertjens

Catharina Hubertina Bertjens died at the age of 3 months, 28 days, on June 5, 1874, in Horn, Limburg, Netherlands.

Peter H. Badger, 88, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 1964, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called after 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque. The parish and Holy Name Society recited the Rosary at 8 p.m., Friday, March 13, at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 14, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, with the Rev. Terence Thomas, OSM, offering the requiem high mass. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
      He was survived by his wife, Nellie; five daughters, Mrs. Emil (Frances) Faber, Mrs. S.P. (Janaan) Hanten, and Mrs. Harry (Kay) Eldridge, Jr., all of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. A.B. (Mae) Lippe and Mrs. Michael (Ruth) Yadlosky, both of Detroit, Mich.; fours sons, Vincent Badger and W. Philip Badger, both of Dubuque, Ia., Carl Badger, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Robert Badger, of Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Dreessens, of Louisburg, Wis.; and 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Nellie Badger, 90, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, 1969, at the Dubuque County Nursing Home. She was the widow of Peter H. Badger, who died in 1964. Funeral services were at 10 a.m, Monday, March 17, at the Chapel at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Rt. Rev. L.V. Klassen and the Rev. Adrian Fischer were the concelebrants of the Mass of Requiem. Family and friends called from noon to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 15, at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque, where the Rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. by Holy Trinity Parish and the Altar and Rosary Society.
      She was survived by five daughters, Mrs. A.B. (Mae) Lippe and Mrs. Michael (Ruth) Yadlosky, both of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Emil (Frances) Faber, Mrs. S.P. (Janaan) Hanten, and Mrs. Harry (Kay) Eldridge, Jr., all of Dubuque, Ia.; four sons, Vincent J. Badger, and W. Philip Badger, both of Dubuque, Ia., Carl J. Badger, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Robert F. Badger, of Detroit, Mich.; and 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Children of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger:

• Mary Theresa Badger was born on March 3, 1900, daughter of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Mary Badger, who was called "Mae," married Alvin B. "Red" Lippe. Red and Mae Lippe lived at Detroit, Michigan, and they had three children: Elizabeth Lippe, Robert Lippe, and Jean Lippe.

  Mary Theresa "Mae" Lippe, 100, of Detroit and Redford, Michigan, died on June 28, 2000. Visitation was from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 29, at Charles R. Step Funeral Home in Redford. Burial was in Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit.
        She was survived by three children, Elizabeth (the late Lew) Von Behren, Robert (the late Sharon) Lippe, and Jean Fenton; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Badger; and a sister, Janann Hanten.
  Mae Lippe's death notice source: Detroit Free Press, June 29, 2000, page B7, accessed online Apr. 30, 2010, at www.freep.com.

  A.B. Lippe's date of birth is given as January 3, 1900, and date of death is given as June 23, 1953, in an online posting by Mitchell Trier at http://www.jenforum.org/badger/messages/860.html. As far as the date of death is concerned: In both Peter and Nellie Badger's Telegraph Herald obituaries, in 1964 and 1969 respectively, both Peter and Nellie are cited as being survived by "Mrs. A.B. (Mae) Lippe," and typically if the husband's name was included in a Telegraph Herald obituary, that meant he also was alive at the time.
      FindAGrave.com has a listing for the burial of Alvin B. Lippe in Grand Lawn Cemetery, in Detroit, Michigan (Plot: Section 21), but unfortunately does not include a date of birth or death; it does include a reading from a military plaque for him as "IOWA PVT HQ CO 312 INFANTRY WORLD WAR I."

• Frances C. Badger was born on February 12, 1902, in Kieler, Wisconsin, daughter of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Frances Badger married Emil U. Faber. Emil Faber was born on February 12, 1898, in Dubuque, Iowa. Emil and Frances Faber lived in Dubuque, where they were members of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Emil was also a member of the church's Holy Name Society, and Frances a member of its Rosary Society. Emil was owner-operator of his own appliance repair services.

  Emil U. Faber, 71, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 9:15 a.m., Friday, March 14, 1969, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, March 17, at the Chapel at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The Rev. Adrian Fischer and the Rt. Rev. Msgr L.V. Klassen were the concelebrants of the Mass of Requiem. Family and friends called from noon to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 16, at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque, where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. by members of St. Anthony's Parish and the Holy Name Society.
        He was survived by his wife, the former Frances Badger; a daughter, Mrs. Francis X. (Phyllis) L. Swietlik, Jr., of Milwaukee, Wis.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Leone Thimmesch of Milwaukee, Wis.; and a brother, Peter Faber, of Dubuque, Ia.

  Mrs. Frances C. (Badger) Faber, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 11:10 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 1979, at St. Joseph's Unit, Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque. Services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 19, at Regina Coeli Chapel at Mounty Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, with burial also at Mount Calvary. Family and friends called from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, May 18, at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque, where the Rosary was said at 7 p.m.
        She was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Francis X. (Phyllis) Swietlik, of Brookfield, Wis.; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Mae Lippe, of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Michael (Ruth) Yadlosky, of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Sylvan (Janaan) Hanten, of Dubuque, Ia.; and four brothers, Vincent and Philip Badger, both of Dubuque, Ia., Carl Badger, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Robert Badger, of Beverly Hills, Fla.

• Lenore R. Badger was born on July 12, 1904, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Lenore was educated at and graduated from Holy Trinity School and the Senior High School in Dubuque. Circa 1926, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she engaged in nursing.

  Miss Lenore Badger, 26, was taken by death at the Rogers Park Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, Tuesdy morning, April 28, 1931. The body was taken to the home of the of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Badger, on Lincoln Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa.
        Funeral services were held Thursday morning, April 30, at 9 o'clock from her parents' home to Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary in Dubuque. The Rev. Father John, OFMm read the mass of requiem and said the prayers at the graveside. C. Reuter, C. Theis, E. Frost, F. Buol, G. Kunz, and P. Kratman supported the casket. Mesdames A.B. Lippe and M. Yadlosky, both of Detroit, were present for the funeral.
        She was survived by her parents; four brothers, Vincent, Carl, Robert, and Philip Badger, all of Dubuque, Ia., five sisters, Mesdames A.B. Lippe and Michael Yadlosky, both of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. E.U. Faber and Misses Janaan and Kathleen, all of Dubuque, Ia.; and her grandmother, Mrs. Johanna Olson, Georgetown, Wis.

• Wilbert Badger was born on October 12, 1906, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger.

  Wilbert Badger is cited in an online posting by Mitchell D. Trier at http://www.jenforum.org/badger/messages/860.html as a son of Peter and Nellie. Wilbert is not cited in any of his parents' or siblings' obituaries, as having either surviving or preceding the decedent, so it seems likely if he was a son of Peter and Nellie, he died an infant.

• Vincent J. Badger was born on April 2, 1909, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Vincent Badger, who was called "Butch," married Myra A. Maus on March 21, 1930, in Galena, Illinois. Myra Maus was born on January 21, 1912, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of William and Mae (Martin) Maus.
        Vincent and Myra Badger lived at Dubuque, Iowa, although they must have spent some time early in their marriage in Michigan, for Myra worked at DeSota Airplane Manufacturing Company in Detroit at one time. In Dubuque, where they were members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Myra was a housekeeper in several Dubuque homes, and Vincent was an employee of the Dubuque Street Department for many years before his retirement. Vincent was a member of General Drivers Local 421.

  Vincent J. "Butch" Badger, 75, of Garfield Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 8:45 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 1984, at St. Joseph's Unit of Mercy Health Center in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 5, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called until 9 p.m., Friday, May 4, at Behr's Funeral Home in Dubuque, where the parish wake service was held at 7:30 p.m.
        He was survived by his wife, Myra; three sisters, Mrs. Mae Lippe and Mrs. Ruth Yadlosky, both of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Toby (Janaan) Hanten, of Dubuque, Ia.; and two brothers, Carl Badger, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Philip Badger, of Dubuque, Ia.

  Mrs. Mae A. Badger, 78, of Garfield Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 12, 1990, at home, after a long illness. Funeral servcies were at 10 a.m., Friday, December 14, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called from 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday, December 13, at Behr's Funeral Home in Dubuque, where the parish wake service was said at 4 p.m.
        She was survived by four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Demuth and Mrs. Evelyn Schweikert, both of Dubuque, Ia., Mrs. Ralph (Dolores) Bonnet, of East Dubuque, Ill., and Mrs. Wesley (Betty) Hoots, of Seminole, Fla.; and one brother, James Maus, of Dubuque, Ia.

• Ruth C. Badger was born on September 23, 1911, daughter of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Ruth Badger married Michael Yadlosky. Michael Yadlosky was born on September 5, 1907. Michael and Ruth Yadlosky lived at Detroit, Michigan.

  Michael Yadlosky, 75, died on July 12, 1983, with a last residence of Southfield, Michigan. Ruth C. Yadlosky, 76, died on June 27, 1988, with a last residence of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

• Carl J. Badger was born on July 12, 1914, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. After graduation from Dubuque Senior High School in 1932, Carl signed a professional baseball contract as a pitcher in the Mississippi Valley League. Following the 1932 season, the league folded due to the Depression and Carl spent the next two years playing semi-pro baseball in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. In 1935, he signed with Cedar Rapids in the Western League, but an injury to his pitching arm ended his professional baseball career.
        Carl Badger married Celestine "Sally" Kneffler on September 19, 1937, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
        Carl joined the Cedar Rapids Police Department in March 1941 and retired in 1973 after a 32-year career in law enforcement. He served as police chief from January 1957 though January 1960 and as assistant chief from 1962 through 1973. He was a graduate of the 59th Session FBI National Academy in 1957 and completed law enforcement course work at the University of Iowa and Purdue University He was past president and lifetime member of the Iowa State Police Association and a lifetime member of the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police & Peace Officers.
        Carl was a charter member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer and a fan of football, baseball, and boxing. His love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the most important thing in life for him.

  Carl J. Badger, 88, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, May 16, 2003, in his home, following a lengthy illness. Services were at 11 a.m., Monday, May 19, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with the Rev. Richard Ament officiating. Family and friends called from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 18, at Turner West Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, where a wake service began at 6 p.m.
        He was survived by his wife, Celestine "Sally" Badger; a daughter, Pat and husband Dr. George Facer of Rochester, Minn.; a son, Steve Badger and wife Julie of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; a sister, Janaan Hanten of Dubuque, Ia.; four grandchildren, Dr. Michelle Facer and husband Dr. Eric Etzel, Carla Facer, Steve Badger II and fiancee Amanda Mack, and Lisa Nelson and husband Chad; and three great- grandchildren, Skylar Bowers, Madison Etzel, and Halle Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Michael Facer; six sisters; and four brothers.
  Source of obituary for Carl Badger: Cedar Rapids Gazette, May 17, 2003

• Robert F. Badger was born on December 23, 1916, son of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Robert Badger married Mona E. [?]. Mona was born on February 28, 1915. Robert and Mona Badger lived at Detroit, Michigan.

  Mona Badger, 57, died on October 10, 1972. Robert Badger, 66, died on February 2, 1983, with a last residence of Beverly Hills, Florida.

• Janaan D. Badger was born on September 18, 1919, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Janaan graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1937, and she was employed as a secretary at A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company in Dubuque prior to becoming a fulltime homemaker. Janaan Badger married Sylvan P. Hanten on August 11, 1941, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, in Dubuque, Iowa. Sylvan Hanten, who was called "Toby," was born on Apri l 20, 1913.
        Toby and Janaan Hanten lived in Dubuque, Iowa, where they were members of St. Columbkille's Parish. Toby was also member of the church's Altar and Rosary societies. Toby worked at Interstate Power Company until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of the Dubuque Men's Association and the Knights of Columbus.

  Sylvan P. "Toby" Hanten, 73, of Bryant Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, January 30, 1987, at St. Joseph's Unit, Mercy Health center, in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at St. Columbkille's Church in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, February 1, at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where the parish wake service was said at 7:30 p.m.
        He was survived by his wife, Janaan; three sons, William P. Hanten, of Houston, Texas, and David R. Hanten and Christopher J. Hanten, both of Dubuque, Ia.; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Joan) Keller, of Dubuque, Ia.; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Wallace (Delores) Weigman, of Dubuque, Ia.

  Janaan D. Hanten, 89, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, December 1, at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church. Family and friends called from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, November 30, at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a wake service at 7 p.m.
        She was survived by a daughter, Joan ( Tom) Keller, of Minocqua, Wis.; three sons, William (Connie) Hanten, of Houston, Texas, David (Ann) Hanten and Chris (Deb) Hanten, both of Dubuque, Ia.; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers; five sisters; and a daughter-in-law.

• Kathleen Badger was born on February 23, 1921, daughter of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. Kathleen, who was called "Kay" married Harry Eldridge.

  Kathleen Eldridge, 55, of Dubuque, Iowa, died in December 1976.

• William Philip Badger was born on October 5, 1923, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Peter and Nellie (Olson) Badger. W. Philip Badger married Marie Addyman on May 8, 1951, at Summit Congregational Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Marie Addyman, who was called "Honey," was born on April 5, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa.
        Philip was a World War II Marine veteran; he served in the Pacific Arena and the Korean Conflict. He was decorated several times for his service record and received the Purple Heart. He had reached the rank of Marine Sergeant.
        Philip and Marie Badger lived at Dubuque, Iowa. Philip retired from the Dubuque Fire Department, for which he served as captain and assistant chief. He had served as president of the Fire Fighters Local 353. Philip was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 6, and the Dubuque Men's Association. Philip was a member of the Dubuque Boat Club, and Marie was a longtime member of the club's Ladies Auxiliary. Phiip was an avid sportsman, card palyer, and dancer.

  Mrs. W. Philip (Marie "Honey" Addyman) Badger, 61, of Rte. 2, Lake Eleanor Road, Dubuque, Iowa, died at 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 1986, at home. Services were at 10 a.m., Friday, August 15, at Behr Funeral Home in Dubuque. Burial was in Center Grove Methodist Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 2 to 9 p.m., Thursday, August 14, at Behr's.
        She was survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. David (Sue Ann) Starr, of Brighton, Mich., and Becky Lynn Badger, of Dubuque, Ia.; and one grandson.

  Philip Badger, 72, who resided with his daughter, Mrs. David (Susie) Starr, of Brighton, Michigan, and formerly of Lake Eleanor Road, Dubuque, Iowa, died at 10:42 a.m., Thursday, January 11, 1996, at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Chapel services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 18, at Behr Funeral Home in Dubuque. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Dubuque, where military rites were accorded by the American Legion Post 6 of Dubuque. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, at the funeral home.
        He was survived by tow daughters, Mrs. David (Susie) Starr, of Brighton, Mich., and Rebecca Badger, of Dubuque, Ia.; a granddaughter, Zoe Badger; a grandson, David (Kristin) Starr; two sisters, Janaan Hanten, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mae Lippe, of Detroit, Mich.; and a brother, Carl Badger, of Cedar Rapids, Ia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; four sisters, Frances "Sis" Faber, Lenore Badger, Ruth Yadlosky, and Kay Eldridge; and two brothers, Robert and Vincent "Butch" Badger.

Henry C. Lutters, age 52, died on September 29, 1905, and he was buried in East Dubuque Cemetery in Dunleith Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

Edward Wiederholt, 81, of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, died at 10:45 Saturday night, March 9, 1946, at the family home, after a short illness. The body was resting at the family home in Sinsinawa, from where the funeral was held Wednesday morning to St. Joseph's Church there at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. J.B. Eberhardy, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.
      He was survived by five children, Mrs. Walter (Mary) Lange and Wilbert E. Wiederholt, both of Hazel Green, Wis., Misses Lucille and Loretta Wiederholt, both at home, and Mrs. Elmer (Romona) Pich, of Cuba City, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Smith, of Louisburg, Wis., and Mrs. Mary Weber, of Star route, East Dubuque, Ill; two brothers, Frank Wiederholt, of Kieler, Wis., and Andrew Wiederholt, of Cuba City, Wis.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one son.

Children of Edward and Clara (Bertjens) Wiederholt:

• Mary Wiederholt was born on October 5, 1903, daughter of Edward and Clara (Bertjens) Wiederholt. Mary Wiederholt married Walter Peter Lange.

• Wilbert E. "Mike" Wiederholt was born on March 28, 1907, son of Edward and Clara (Bertjens) Wiederholt. Wilbert Wiederholt married Alice Pluym

• [?] Wiederholt was born ca. 1908, son of Edward and Clara (Bertjens) Wiederholt. This child died before the time of the 1910 U.S. census.

• Lucille C. Wiederholt was born on September 19, 1909, in Hazel Green Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of Edward and Clara (Bertjens) Wiederholt.
        Lucille Wiederholt loved time spent with family and friends. She enjoyed baking pies and family card games. She looked forward to watching Lawrence Welk on television.

  Lucille C. Wiederholt, 96, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly of Louisburg Road, Cuba City, Wisconsin, died at 6 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2006, at Heartland Health Care Center in Platteville. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, February 6, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Donald Lange officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 5, at Haudenshield Funeral Home in Cuba City, and after 10 a.m., Monday, at the church.
        Lucille will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
        She was survived by a sister, Romona "Monie" Pinch, of Cuba City, Wis.; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Lange and Lorette Middendorf; and a brother, Wilbert "Mike" Wiederholt.

• Loretta C. Wiederholt was born on November 7, 1911, in Hazel Green Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of Edward and Clara (Bertjens) Wiederholt. Loretta Wiederholt married Oscar J. Middendorf on October 16, 1946, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Oscar Middendorf was born on December 16, 1917.
        Loretta enjoyed helping her husband with farm work She liked taking care of the chickens. She also enjoyed gardening and growing beautiful flowers. Loretta was an avid card player, but her time was best spent playing games with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
        Loretta was devoted to her faith at St. Joseph's Church. She was an active member of St. Joseph's Parish in Sinsinawa, where she was baptized, made her first communion, was confirmed and was married. She was a member of the Council of Catholic Women.

  Loretta Middendorf, 85, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died at 8:30 a.m., Monday, February 17, 1997, at home. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 20, at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. The Rev. Donald Lange officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 3 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, at Haudenshield Funeral Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, where there was a wake service at 6 p.m. and a Christian Mothers Rosary at 7:30 p.m.
        Loretta will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
        She was survived by her husband, Oscar Middendorf; a daughter, Donna (Dan) Herbst, of Appleton, Wis.; a son, Gerry (Barb) Middendorf, of Hazel Green, Wis.; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Romona (Elmer) Pinch, of Cuba City, Wis., and Lucille Wiederholt, of Platteville, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Wilbert "Mike" Wiederholt; and a sister, Mary Lange.

  Oscar Middendorf, 80, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died on March 6, 1998.

• Romona C. Wiederholt was born on October 25, 1919, in Hazel Green Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of Edward and Clara (Bertjens) Wiederholt. Romona Wiederholt, who was called "Monie," married Elmer J. Pinch on June 4, 1940, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Elmer Pinch was born on April 29, 1915, son of Frank and Rose (Wiegman) Pinch. Elmer and Monie Pinch were members of St Joseph's Parish in Sinsinawa, and Monie was also a member of St Joseph's Christian Mothers.

  Elmer J. Pinch, 83, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday evening, February 9, 1999, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 16, at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, and burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, February 15, at Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City.

  Romona C. "Monie" Pinch, 89, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 1, at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Cy Weisensel and the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 31, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, where there was a parish wake service at 4 p.m., and also called after 8:30 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
        She was survived by nieces, nephews, greatnieces, greatnephews, great-greatnieces and great-greatnephews. She also was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Mary "Mae" Lange, Lucille Wiederholt, and Loretta Middendorf; and a brother Wilbert "Mike" Wiederholt.

John Badger, 76, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 11 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 1957, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, after a long illness. Family and friends called at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque after 7 p.m., Thursday, June 27. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, June 29, to Holy Trinity Church in Dubuque, with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
      He was survived by his wife, Christina; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Brazell, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Miss Laurina Badger, at home; two sons, Clarence R. Badger and Harold A. Badger, both of Dubuque, Ia., a sister, Mrs. Kate Dreessens, of Louisburg, Wis.; and a brother, Peter Badger, of Dubuque, Ia.

Mrs. Christina Badger, 82, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 5:45 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 1965, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. She was the widow of John Badger. Family and friends called after 1 p.m., Monday, July 26, at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque. The Our Lady of Victory Court, Catholic Daughters of America recited the Rosary at 8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque. The Rev. Terrance Thomas, pastor, offered the Requiem High Mass. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
      She was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Viola Brazell, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Miss Laurina Badger, at home; two sons, Clarence R. Badger and Harold J. Badger, both of Dubuque, Ia.; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Schmieder, of Cuba City, Wis.; and one brother, August Thor, of Kieler, Wis.

Children of John and Christina (Thor) Badger:

• Viola M. Badger was born on February 12, 1904, daughter of John and Christina (Thor) Badger. Viola Badger married William T. Shively. William Shively was born on June 28, 1906, in Zanesville, Ohio.
        William Shively was a sales representative for Uni-Royal Tire Company in eastern Iowa.

  William T. Shively, 67, of Horizon Court in Bettendorf, Iowa, died at 1 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 1974, at St. Luke's Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10 a..m, Saturday, May 25, at St. Columbkille's Church in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, May 24, at the Hoffman Mortuary in Dubuque, where the liturgical wake service was held at 7:15 p.m.
        Mr. Shively was survived by his wife, Viola; a daughter, Mary Shively, of Malibu Beach, Calif.; and two sons, William Shively, of Gurnee, Ill., and Gordon Shively, Germany; and five grandchildren.

  Viola M. Shively, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa, died October 12, 1988.

• Clarence R. Badger was born on July 26, 1907, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of John and Christina (Thor) Badger. Clarence Badger married Gladys M. Ernst on September 19, 1935, at St. Patrick's Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Gladys Ernst was born on June 6, 1907, in Bellevue, Iowa, daughter of William and Josephine (Blitgen) Ernst.
        Clarence and Gladys Badger lived in Dubuque, Iowa. They were members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church; Clarence was also a member of the church's Holy Name Society, and Gladys of its Rosary Society. Clarence ws employed for 15 years at Railway Express, and he was employed at Kretschmer-Tredway Company for 17 years until his retirement. Gladys worked in the office at Kretschmer-Treadway for many years.

  Clarence R. Badger, 66, of Ellis Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 3 p.m., Friday, October 14, 1973, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, October 15, at St. Patrick's Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called after noon on Sunday, October 14, at the Hoffmann Mortuary in Dubuque, where the scripture wake service was said at 7:30 p.m.
        He was survived by his wife, Gladys; two sons, James Badger, of Dubuque, Ia., and William Badger, of East Dubuque, Ill.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Shively, of Bettendorf, Ia., and Miss Laurina Badger, of Dubuque, Ia; and a brother, Harold Badger, of Dubuque, Ia.

  Gladys M. Badger, 91, of Heritage Manor, and formerly of Ellis Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday evening, October 29, 1998, at Heritage Manor. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, November 2, at St. Patrick's Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, November 1, at the Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a wake service 3:30 p.m.
        She was survived by two sons, James (Kathy) Badger, of Asbury, Ia., and William (Kathleen) Badger, of Parkersburg, Ia.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two sisters.

• Laurina Badger was born on February 22, 1910, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John and Christina (Thor) Badger. Laurina attended Immaculate Conception Academy High School in Dubuque. She was employed at the A.Y. MacDonald Company and later at Loras College in Dubuque. Laurina was an avid Chicago Cubs fans and watched every game on television.

  Laurina Badger, 100, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 1, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque, where family and friends called after 9 a.m. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home of Dubuque was in charge of arrangements.
        She was survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth Badger, of Santa Ana, Calif.; nephews, Jim (Kathy) Badger, of Dubuque, Ia., Bill (Kathleen) Badger, of Milwaukee, Wis., and John Badger, of Galena, Ill.; nieces, Barbara Schmid (Bob) Faria, of Santa Ana, Calif., and Roberta (Bob) Welter, of Tulsa, Okla.; and several grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Viola Shively; and brothers, Clarence and Harold.

• Harold J. Badger was born on December 17, 1919, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of John and Christina (Thor) Badger. Harold graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1937. Harold Badger married Ruth Brouillet on January 2, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia.
        Harold joined the Navy and became a chief petty officer. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor and survived the attack in 1941. Following that day, his ship went to sea, and he was engaged in seven battles, including the Battle of Guadalcanal. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1945, he was employed at the Dubuque Post Office until his retirement in 1972.
        Harold was a member of Holy Family Cathedral in Orange, California, and a former member of St.Columbkille's Catholic Church in Dubuque. He also was a member of the National Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, the National Letter Carriers Association, the Santa Ana Elks Club, and the Dubuque Men's Association. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Fourth Degree.
        Harold was an avid gardener and sold his produce and cactus at the Dubuque city market. He traveled extensively with his wife Ruth.

  Harold J. Badger, 84, of Santa Ana, California, and formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at St Joseph's Hospital in Orange California. Funeral services were held at Holy Family Cathedral Church in Orange. Burial was in Fairhaven Memorial Cemetery in Santa Ana.
        He was survived by his wife, Ruth Badger; two daughters, Barbara (Bob) Faria, of Santa Ana, Calif., and Roberta (Bob) Welter, of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, John Badger, of Galena, Ill.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Laurina Badger, of Dubuque, Ia. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Viola Shively, and a brother, Clarence Badger.

Mathias Bertjens, 59, died at his farm home near Cuba City, Wisconsin, at 6 o'clock, Friday evening, November 14, 1941, following a six-weeks' illness. The body was at the family residence, from where the funeral was held at 9 o'clock, Tuesday morning, November 18, to St. Joseph's Church at Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, at 9:30 o'clock. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery at Sinsinawa.
      He was survived by his wife, Anna; five daughters, Bernice and Irene, both at home ... and Albertus in the U.S. Service at Fort Ord, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Dreessens, of Louisburg, Wis.; three brothers, Peter, John, and Jacob, all of Dubuque; and four grandchildren.*
* = the source newspaper obituary as published omitted the names of the other daughters and sons.

Mrs. Anna Bertjens, 78, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died at 9 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 1962, at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends claled after 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, at Didesch Funeral Home in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Sinsinawa.
      She was survived by five daughters, Miss Bernice Bertjens, Mrs. Carl (Mary) Runde, Mrs. Ervin (Evelyn) Northaus, Mrs. Bernard (Romana) Hoppenjan, all of Cuba City, Wis., and Mrs. Joseph (Irene) Timmerman, of Platteville, Wis.; three sons, Walter Bertjens, of Hazel Green, Wis., Albertus Bertjens, of Dickeyville, Wis., and Francis Bertjens, of Cuba City, Wis.; one brother, Henry Van De Wiel, of Cuba City, Wis.; one sister, Mrs. Frank (Rosie) Hanes, of Dubuque, Ia.; 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Children of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens:

• Bernice Theresa Bertjens was born on December 31, 1908, daughter of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens.

  Bernice T. Bertjens, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on July 10, 1995.

• Mary Florence Bertjens was born on November 27, 1911, in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, daughter of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens. Mary Bertjens married Carl Runde on December 28, 1937, at St. Joseph's Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Carl and Mary Runde lived near Louisburg, Wisconsin, where they farmed until retirement in 1969, when they moved to Dubuque, Iowa. They were members of St. Joseph's Church in Sinsinawa and later members of St. Anthony's Church in Dubuque.
        Mary enjoyed the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, especially growing roses.

  Carl Runde, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday, March 28, 1992, at home. Family and friends called from 2 to 9 p.m., Monday, March 30, at Hoffman Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where the wake service was held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Dubuque. Entombment was in the mausoleum at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
        Mr. Runde was survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Linus (and Lucy) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ronald (and Marian) and Thomas (and Sharon), both of Cuba City, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. George (Jeannette) Rieder of Dubuque; 9 grandchildren; two sisters, Emily Boesch of Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Mrs. Phillip (Mildred) Wolle of La Crosse, Wis.; and two brothers, Oliver (and Lou) of Tequesta, Fla., and Louis (and Iola) of Dubuque. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Runde on November 8, 1981.

  Mrs. Carl (Mary F.) Runde, 90, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, January 18, 2002, at home. Family and friends called from 3 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, January 20, at Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a wake service at 3 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 21, at St. Anthony's Church in Dubuque, and entombment was in the Resurrection Garden Mausoleum at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
        Mrs. Runde was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jeannette (George) Rieder, of Dubuque, Ia.; three sons, Linus (Lucy) Runde, of Albuquerque, N.M., Ronald (Marian) Runde, of Louisburg, Wis., and Thomas (Sharon) Runde, of Hazel Green, Wis; nine grandchildren, Ann (Jeff) Wachter, Stephanie (Tom) Bitter, Lisa Runde, David (Wendy) Runde, Chris Runde, Daryl Runde, Cheryl Runde, Jeff (Kim) Runde, and Julie (Aaron) Leibfried; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Northaus and Irene (Joe) Timmerman, both of Platteville, Wis., and Romano (Bernard) Hoppenjan, of Cuba City, Wis.; two brothers, Walter (Mercedes) Bertjens and Francis Bertjens, both of Cuba City, Wis.; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Bertjens, of Dickeyville, Wis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; a daughter, Phyllis, on November 8, 1981; a brother, Albertus Bertjens; and a sister, Bernice Bertjens.

• Walter Henry Bertjens was born on January 15, 1914, son of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens. Walter Bertjens married Mercedes M. Droessler on November 24, 1942. Mercedes was born on September 26, 1921, in Kieler, Wisconsin. daughter of Henry and Clara (Flogel) Droessler. Walter and Mercedes Bertjens farmed for 50 years in the Cuba City area.

  Walter H. Bertjens, 89, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 21, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 20, at Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City, where there was a parish Rosary at 5 p.m.
        Walter will be sadly missed by all those who loved him.
        He was survived by his wife, Mercedes, of Cuba City, Wis.; three daughters, Ann (Fred) Kelly, of Portland, Ore., Jean (John) Guler, of Monona, Wis., and Mary Reinhart, of Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren three great-grandchildren; a brother, Francis Bertjens, of Cuba City, Wis.; three sisters, Evelyn Northaus and Irene (Joe) Timmerman, both of Platteville, Wis., and Romona (Bernard) Hoppenjan of Cuba City, Wis., and a sister-in-law, Margaret Bertjens, of Dickeyville, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Albertus and an infant brother, Donald; and two sisters, Bernice Bertjens and Mary Runde.

  Mercedes M. Bertjens, 89, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Services were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City, with the Rev. Monte Robinson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called after 9 a.m., Tuesday, at the church. Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City was in charge of arrangements.
        She was survived by three daughters, Ann (Fred) Kelly, of Portland, Ore., Jean (Jack) Guler, of Madison, Wis., and Mary Adele (Don Kramer) Reinhart, of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Pauline Schroeder, of Lancaster, Wis.; a brother, Arvel (Kay) Droessler, of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Droessler, of Kieler, Wis., and Mary Jo Droessler, of Colorado; four grandchildren, Bridget (John) Fulitano, of Portland, Ore., Garth Kelly, of Honduras, and Jamie (Toni) McGee and Jeff (Lisa) McGee, both of DeForest, Wis.; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; her stepmother, Lorena; six brothers, Cyril, Norbert, Earl, Edmund, Henry, and Clair; two sisters, Lillian and Lorraine; three brothers-in-law, Vincent Timmerman, Ervin Schroeder, and Harry Fleege; and four sisters-in-law, Irma, Lorene, Margaret, and Helen.

• Evelyn M. Bertjens was born on June 30, 1915, in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, daughter of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens. Evelyn Bertjens married Ervin V. Northaus on January 28, 1936, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Ervin Northaus was born on February 15, 1913.

  Ervin V. Northaus, 80, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on November 8, 1993. He was buried in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery at Kieler, Wisconsin.

  Evelyn M. Northaus, 93, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on July 31, 2008, in Plattevelle, at the home of her daughter. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, August 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, with Monsignor Charles Schluter officiating. Burial was in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery at Kieler, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 6 to. 8 p.m., Sunday, August 3, at Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home in Platteville, where there was a parish scripture wake service at 6 p.m., and also called after 10 a.m. at the church.
        She was survived by two children, Elaine (Bob) Brogley and Don Northaus, both of Platteville, Wis.; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Timmerman, of Platteville, Wis., and Romona Hoppenjan, of Cuba City, Wis., a brother, Francis Bertjens, of Cuba City, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Mercedes Bertjens, of Cuba City, Wis., and Margaret Bertjens of Dickeyville, Wis., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Francis; her parents; four brothers, Walter, Albertus, Donald and an infant brother*; and two sisters, Bernice Bertjens and Mary Runde.
  * = Francis was listed in an obituary as having preceded her in death, but Francis survived her, while Albertus, who died in 19 86, had preceded her. Also there is some question as to whether Donald and the infant brother are two separate brothers or not. See notes below for Donald.

• Albertus Peter Bertjens was born February 16, 1917*, in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, son of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens. Albertus Bertjens, who was called "Bert," married Margaret Mary Wiederholt, daughter of Valentine and Cecilia (Timmerman) Wiederholt.
  * = according to an online SSDI; Feb. 17 according to an online genealogy.

  Albertus P. "Bert" Bertjens, 68, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died in January 1986. He was buried in Holy Ghost Church Cemetery in Dickeyville.

• Romona Bertjens was born a daughter of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens. Romona Bertjens married Bernard J. Hoppenjan. Bernard Hoppenjan was born on October 28, 1914, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, son of Henry and Gertrude (Leglar) Hoppenjan.

  Bernard J. Hoppenjan, 90, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 3, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery at Benton, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 2, at Casey Funeral Home in Cuba City, where there was a parish wake service at 4 p.m.
        He was survived by his wife, Romona, of Cuba City; three daughters, Mary Ann (Leo) Gansen Sr., of Epworth, Ia., Nancy (Steve Gollmer) Hoppenjan, of Freeport, Ill., and Norma (Richard) Pedley, of Benton, Wis.; two sons, Charles (Darlene) Hoppenjan, of Cuba City, Wis., and David (June) Hoppenjan of Darlington, Wis., two sisters, Marguerite Hoppenjan, of Benton, Wis., and Mary (Evan) Schenkat, of Jefferson, Wis.; 11 grandchildren, Tim (Chera) Voels, Randy Hoppenjan, Teri Bechen, Dan (Liz) Hoppenjan, Julie Hoppenjan, Melissa (Jeff) Griffin, Emily Hoppenjan, Samantha Hoppenjan, Nicole Gollmer, Jennifer (Brian) McDaniel, and Renee (Karl) Malik; five great-grandchildren, Tiffany Hoppenjan, Taylor Bechen, Cody Bechen, Milla Malik, and Tyler Voels; two stepgrandsons, six stepgreat-grandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Steve Hoppenjan; a brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Jane Hoppenjan; a sister and brother-in-law, Gertrude and Raymond McCabe; and two nephews.

• Francis Bertjens was born on January 7, 1926, in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, son of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens. Francis Bertjens married Marie Demmer on February 23, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa.
        Francis was an Army veteran; he served in World War II and reached the rank of corporal. He was part of the 533 Orderence Heavy Maintenance Company and served in occupied Germany. Francis enjoyed reading, woodworking, hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was an avid card player. Francis, well-known for his carpentry skills, built homes and machine sheds in the tri-state area.

  Francis M. Bertjens, 83, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Heartland Health Care Center in Platteville, Wisconsin. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial was in St. Rose Cemetery in Cuba City, where military rites will be accorded. Family and friends called after 10 a.m., Saturday, at the church. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, was in charge of arrangements.
        He was survived two sisters, Mrs. Romana Hoppenjan, of Cuba City, Wis., and Mrs. Irene Timmerman, of Platteville, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Mercedes Bertjens, of Cuba City, Wis., and Margaret Bertjens, of Dickeyville, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; three sisters, Bernice Bertjens, Mary Runde, and Evelyn Northaus; and four brothers, Walter, Albertus, Donald and an infant brother.

• Irene Bertjens was born a daughter of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens. Irene Bertjens married Joseph J. Timmerman on June 22, 1948, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Joseph Timmerman was born on December 30, 1927, in Jamestown Townwship, Grant County, Wisconsin, son of Nicholas and Loretta (Schardt) Timmerman. Joseph farmed in Platteville Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, his entire life until retiring in 1982, when he and Irene moved to Platteville. Joseph and Irene Timmerman were members of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, Wisconsin. Joseph enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling.

  Joseph J. Timmerman, Sr., 75, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at home. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, with the Rev. Charles Schluter officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Platteville Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 3, at Bendorf Funeral Home in Platteville, where there was a parish Rosary at 4 p.m., and called after 9:30 a.m., Monday, August 4, at the church.
        He was survived by his wife of 55 years, Irene, of Platteville, Wis.; five children, Donna (Paul) Digman, of Platteville, Wis., Joseph Timmerman Jr., of Galata, Mont., Diana (Mark) McPhail, of Platteville, Wis., Terry (Donna) Timmerman of Gilbert, Ariz., and Kevin (Peggy) Timmerman, of Lancaster, Wis.; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Celine (Homer) Schaefer, of Fennimore, Wis., Rosemary Oyen and Catherine (Irvin) Abing, both of Potosi, Wis., and Carol (Pete) Kaster, of Friendship, Wis.; two brothers, William (Mary Ellen) Timmerman, of Cuba City, Wis., and Justin Timmerman, of Kieler, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Marge Timmerman, of Dickeyville, Wis., and Joan Timmerman, of Platteville, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Henry and Jim Timmerman.

• Donald Bertjens was born and died a son of Mathias and Anna (Van De Wiel) Bertjens.

  The obituary for Walter Bertjens cites Walter as being preceded in death by "two brothers, Albertus and an infant brother, Donald"; however, it should be noted that an obituary for Francis Bertjens cites him as being preceded in death by "four brothers, Walter, Albertus, Donald and an infant brother," which makes it a possibility that Donald and the infant son are not the same person. The obituary for Francis seems to be copying wording from their sister Evelyn Northaus's obituary from the previous year.

Joseph "Butch" Dreessens*, 77, of Louisburg, Wisconsin, died Monday evening, September 7, 1953, at the family home in Louisburg. He had been in poor health for several years and seriously sick the last six months. The body was transferred from the Hoffman Mortuary to the family home in Louisburg, where family and friends called after 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 8. Members of the Holy Name Society met at 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, at the home to recite the Rosary.
      Funeral services were at 9 a.m., Thursday, September 10, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, Wisconsin. The Rev. Goetzman, pastor, officiated at the Requiem High Mass. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Irvin Timmerman, Clarence Weber, Raymond Klaas, Clem Puls, William Lange, and William Smith.
      He was survived by his wife, Catherine; three sons, Albert and Edwin Dreessens, both of Louisburg, Wis., and Vincent Dreessens, of Dubuque, Ia.; a granddaughter; and three grandsons.
* = His surname was spelled as Dressens in his obituary.

Mrs. Catherine Dreessens*, 88, of Bluff Street in Dubuque, Iowa, and formerly of Louisburg, Wisconsin, died at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 1974, in the Hazel Green (Wis.) Hospital. She had moved to Dubuque from Louisburg ca. 1967.
      Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, Wisconsin, with burial in the church cemetery. Family and friends called after 2 p.m., Friday, March 1, at the Siegert Colonial Funeral home in Dubuque, where the Christian Mothers of Immaculate Conception Parish Rosary wil be said at 7:30 p.m. and the parish Rosary at 8:30 p.m.
      She was survived by three sons, Al J., of rural Hazel Green, Wis., Vincent W., of Dubuque, and Ed, of Dickeyville, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
* = Her name was given as Katherine Dressen in her obituary. Catherine is the spelling of her given name as it appears in Joseph's obituary and also as it appears on their gravestone at Kieler.

Children of Joseph and Catherine (Bertjens) Dreessens:

• Albert J. Dreessens was born on August 31, 1913, in Louisburg, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Catherine (Bertjens) Dreessens. Albert Dreessens, who was called "Al," married Mary Alice Quinlan on October 1, 1940, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa. Mary Alice Quinlan was born on April 15, 1917, in Jamestown Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of Maurice and Katherine (Kaiser) Quinlan.
        Al and Mary lived in rural Hazel Green, Wisconsin, and were members of St. Joseph's Parish in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, and Mary was also a member of its Christian Mothers Sodality. Al and Mary operated the Three Mile House from 1957 to 1980, when they retired. Prior to that Al farmed and was a carpenter, and Mary cooked in various restaurants and night clubs.
        After retirement, Mary and Al enjoyed camping and fishing at Lake Joy, near Belmont, Wisconsin. They enjoyed doing crafts, and Al liked woodworking. Mary loved having a good party.

  Mrs. Albert "Al" (Mary Alice) Dreessens, 83, of Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, formerly of rural Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at the nursing home. Funeral services were at 1030 a.m., Friday, March 23, at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Tom Coyle and the Rev. Casimir Chimeziri officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22, at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, Illinois, where there was a parish rosary at 3 p.m.
        She was survived by her husband Albert J. "Al" Dreessens; two sons, Donald J. (Betty) Dreessens and Ronald L. (Linda) Dreessens, both of Hazel Green, Wis.; four grandchildren, Kevin, Jody, Aaron, and Karri; and two great-grandchildren, April and Paige.

  Albert J. "Al" Dreessens, 87, of Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City, Wisconsin, formerly of rural Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died at 6:39 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 24, at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Tom Coyle and the Rev. Casimir Chimeziri officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, Illinois, where there was a parish rosary.
        He was survived by two sons, Donald J. (Betty) Dreessens and Ronald L. (Linda) Dreessens, both of Hazel Green, Wis.; four grandchildren, Kevin Dreessens and his fiancee Amy Ambrosius, of Madison, Wis., Jody (Jerry) Krug of East Dubuque, Ill., Karri Jo Dreessens and fiance Brian "Lep" Loeffelholz, of Hazel Green, Wis., and Aaron (Storey) Dreessens, of East Dubuque, Ill.; and two greatgranddaughters April and Paige. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and two brothers, Vincent and Ed.

• Vincent W. Dreessens was born October 31, 1915, son of Joseph and Catherine (Bertjens) Dreessens. Vincent Dreessens married Doris A. Biggin on April 21, 1942, at St Mary's Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Doris Biggin was born on August 18, 1918, in Glen Haven, Wisconsin, daughter of Archie and Nellie (Martin) Biggin.
        Vince and Doris Dreessen (the s was dropped from their surname) built their home in 1950 on Sunnyview Drive in Dubuque, where they lived for more than 50 years. Many happy memories were made on Sunnyview with block parties, card clubs, and barbecues. During their marriage Doris and Vince took annual fishing trips to northern Minnesota with friends and family. Doris loved being out on Girl Lake and fishing in the evening while enjoying the northern sunsets and listening to the songs of the loons.
        Doris graduated from the Dubuque School of Beauty in 1938 She went on to own and operate The Cut and Curl Beauty Shop on Main Street She later had her shop in her home where she continued to do hair for many years while raising her daughters
        Doris had a very adventurous spirit. She rode the Amtrak trains across the country many times to visit her daughter in California. They had many exciting traveling adventures. She enjoyed cooking sewing and shopping for others. She loved being with her family foremost.

  Vincent W. Dreessen, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on April 17, 1993.

  Doris A. Dreessen, 90, of Dubuque, Iowa, was born into eternal life Monday, October 20, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 27, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Dubuque, with her nephew, the Rev Kenneth Stecher, officiating. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery in Asbury, Iowa. Family and friends called from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, October 26, at Egelhof Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a prayer service at 7 p.m.
        She was survived by her daughters Jane (Tom) Nielsen, of Dubuque, Ia., and Joann (Charles) Goodman, of Santa Cruz, Calif.; four grandchildren, Sarah and Mark Nielsen and Julia and Zeb Goodman; two stepgrandchildren, Paul and Matt Nielsen and Sheila (Louis) Hagarty; and a brother Robert (Judy) Biggin. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Lou Quackburner and Grace Stecher; a brother, Russell Biggin; and a godchild, Sandra Riemer Hoskins.

• Edwin J. Dreessens was born on March 31, 1919, in Louisburg, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Catherine (Bertjens) Dreessens. Edwin Dreessens married Patricia H. "Pat" Lange, daughter of Will J. and Clara Lange.

  Edwin J. "George" Dreessens, 74, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died March 27, 1994. He was buried in Holy Ghost Church Cemetery in Dickeyville.

Mrs. Kunigunda Bertjens, 81, formerly of Stafford Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 9 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 1966, at Frommelt-Schaefers Convalescent Home in Dubuque. Family and firends called after 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, at the Siegert Colonial Funeral Home in Dubuque, where Sacred Heart Parish and its Rosary Society recited the Rosary at 8 p.m. Thursday, September 22. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 23, at Sacred Heart Chruch in Dubuque. The Rev. Herbert Tegeler officiated at the Requiem High Mass. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
      She was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Arnold J. (Bernadine) Schmid and Mrs. Carl (Kathleen) Hartmann, both of Dubuque, Ia.; a son, John Joseph Bertjens, of Dubuque, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob; two brothers, John Decher and Joseph Decher; and one sister, Mrs. James (Lena) Mulligan.

Children of Jacob and Kunigunda (Decher) Bertjens:

• Bernadine A. Bertjens was born on January 1, 1921, daughter of Jacob and Kunigunda (Decher) Bertjens. Bernadine Bertjens married Arnold J. Schmid on September 15, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic in Dubuque, Iowa. Arnold Schmid was born on April 14, 1910. Arnie and Bernadine Schmid lived at Dubuque, Iowa.
        Bernadine loved playing euchre and bingo and attending mass.

  Arnold Schmid, 66, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on October 31, 1976.

  Bernadine A. Schmid, 80, of ManorCare Health Services, formerly of Windsor Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2001. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 17, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called after 9 a.m., Thursday, May 17, at the church. The Siegert-Didesch Colonial Funeral Home in Dubuque was in charge of arrangements.
        She was survived by a sister, Katie (Carl) Hartmann. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a brother, Joe Bertjens.

• John Bertjens was born on May 27, 1922, son of Jacob and Kunigunda (Decher) Bertjens. John Bertjens, who was called "Joe," married Stella M. Kennicker on May 12, 1956, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Buena Vista, Iowa. Stella Kennicker was born on September 21, 1921, in North Buena Vista, Iowa, daughter of Alfred and Bernadette "Bernie" (Riniker) Kennicker.
        Stella received her education in a one-room school house in North Buena Vista before moving to Dubuque. She was employed by the Wahlert family as their housekeeper and retired after more than 50 years of service. Stella was a member of St. Columbkille's Catholic Church and its Rosary Society. She was passionate about taking care of the flowers in front of the church for many years. She loved to bake, iron, sew and garden. Above all else, she loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.

  John "Joe" Bertjens, 68, of Dubuque, Iowa, died February 7, 1991. He was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

  Stella M. Bertjens, 87, of Tressa Street in Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 11, at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church in Dubuque, with the Rev. Gabriel Anderson officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a wake service at 7:30 p.m.
        She was survived by her children, Mary (Loras) Feldmann, of Farley, Ia., Tom (Carol) Bertjens, of Dubuque, Ia., and Marty (Traci) Bertjens, of Chandler, Ariz.; her grandchildren, Melissa Reinhardt and Andrea Reinhardt, both of Farley, Ia., Amy Reinhardt (fiancé, Paul Hartwell), of Overland Park, Amanda Bertjens and Elizabeth Bertjens, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Ciara Bertjens and Jax Bertjens, both of Chandler, Ariz.; her sisters, Marita (Sam) Etter, of Dubuque, Ia., Teresa Hefel, of Guttenberg, Ia., and Mary (Melvin) Barth, of Durango, Ia.; her brothers, Frank (Kathryn) Kennicker, of Sherrill, Ia., and Gerald (Karen) Kennicker, of Guttenberg, Ia.; and her sisters-in-law, Eileen (Leonard) Merfeld, Dorothy Crews and Kathleen (Carl) Hartmann, all of Dubuque, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; by her parents, Alfred and Bernie; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Irma Kennicker and Lawrence and Eunice Kennicker; her brothers, Ed and Leon Kennicker; a brother-in-law, Robert Hefel; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bernadine and Arnie Schmid.

• Kathleen Bertjens, daughter of Jacob and Kunigunda (Decher) Bertjens, married Carl Hartmann. Carl and Katie Hartmann lived at Dubuque, Iowa.

Willie Bertjens died on May 18, 1895, and he was buried in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery at Menominee, Illinois.

Date of birth and death based on readings of gravestones at the Nativity of the BVM Cemetery at Menominee as published online at http://jodaviess.ilgenweb.net/cemeteries/BVMcem.htm; his surname is spelled as Bertyens on that webpage. That Willie is surmised as being a son of Jacob and Mary Bertjens is based on the fact that they were living at Menominee during those years, and as far as is known were the only family with the Bertjens surname there.

Frank Bertjens died in 1927, and he was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery and Kieler, Wisconsin.

Madeline was employed for many years at The Hotel Faust in Rockford, Illinois. Madeline (Brandt) Bertjens married Harold Leroy Gregory on January 12, 1946. Harold Gregory was born on August 24, 1911, in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of Jesse Allen and Matha (Welk) Gregory. Harold and Madeline Gregory lived at Dubuque, Iowa, where they were members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Madeline was a member of the church's Rosary Society.

Harold L. Gregory, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on January 26, 1971, at Iowa City, Iowa.

Mrs. Madeline M. Bertjens Gregory, 73, of Rhomberg Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died at 8:30 a.m., Friday, January 17, 1975, at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 20, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called after 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19, at the Haudenshield-DeWachter Funeral Home in Dubuque, Iowa, where the Scripture Wake Service was said at 7:30 p.m.
      She was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marie Johnston and Mrs. Urban (Elda) Uthe, both of Dubuque, Ia., a son, Merlin M. Bertjens, of Kieler, Wis.; 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lee (Loretta) Brawner, of Plattevie, Wis., and Mrs. Genevieve Kirchberg, of Cuba City, Wis.; and three brothers, William Brandt, of Lead Mine, Wis., Glenn Brandt, of Kieler, Wis., and Arthur Brandt, of Dickeyville, Wis.

Children of Frank and Madeline (Brandt) Bertjens:

• Marie Bertjens was born on January 5, 1922, in Kieler, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank and Madeline (Brandt) Bertjens. Marie attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Kieler. Marie Bertjens married Kenneth W. Johnston on July 29, 1941, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Kenneth Johnston was born on January 16, 1917.
        Marie was employed by the former Dubuque Packing Company for 30 years; she retired in 1982. Marie was a member of Holy Trinity Parish. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

  Kenneth W. Johnston, 57, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on September 21, 1974.

  Marie C. Johnston, 85, of Rhomberg Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, October 14, 2007, at home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 17, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, with the Rev. Robert Gross officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends call until to 8 p.m., tuesday, October 16, at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a wake service at 7:30 p.m.
        She was survived by two daughters, Sheila Urban and Sharon (Jim) Jones, both of Dubuque, Ia., two sons Richard (Sharon) Johnston, of Dubuque, Ia., and Ronnie (Linda) Johnston of Long Grove, Ia.; her grandchildren, Kim Donnan, Elizabeth Weekley, Gary Urban, Jim Urban, Clark Urban, Julie Fry, Tara Ralph, Ricky Johnston, and Cody Johnston; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elda Uthe, of Dubuque Ia.; and a brother, Merlin (Lillian) Bertjens, of Kieler, Wis. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

• Elda "Bezer" Bertjens, daughter of Frank and Madeline (Brandt) Bertjens, married Urban G. "Ben" Uthe on April 15, 1947, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, Wisconsin. Ben and Bezer Uthe lived in Dubuque, Iowa, where they were members of Holy Ghost Parish.
        Ben served with the Army during World War II in Sicily, Africa and Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster for injuries sustained. He also was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and the European Theatre Ribbon. He was employed at Flynn Ready Mix for 40 years, until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9663 and the American Legion, Dubuque Post 6. He was an avid euchre player and hunter. He especially enjoyed playing checkers with his grandchildren.

  Urban G. "Ben" Uthe, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 12:40 a.m., Sunday, August 4, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 5, at Behr Funeral Home in Dubuque, where there was a parish wake service at 4:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, where military rites were accorded by the American Legion, Dubuque Post 6.
        Mr. Uthe was survived by his wife, Elda M. "Bezer" Uthe; three children, Thomas J. (Beverly) Uthe, of Dubuque, Ia., Janet L. (Roger) Timmerman, of Dickeyville, Wis., and Robert A. Uthe, of Des Moines, Ia.; six grandchildren, Troy and Robby Timmerman and Gina, Jim, Laura and Sara Uthe; and a great-granddaughter, Little Lexi. He was preceded in death by two sisters and nine brothers.

• Merlin Bertjens was born on June 30, 1926, son of Frank and Madeline (Brandt) Bertjens. Merlin was the youngest of three children. After serving in the Navy at the end of World War II, Merlin Bertjens wed Lillian M. Seippel of Beetown, Wisconsin, on August 25, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa. Lillian Seippel, who was called "Lynn," was born on May 24, 1929, in Beetown, Wisconsin, daughter of Theodore and Flora (Fullman) Seippel. She moved to Dubuque as a young woman, where she worked, living at Our Lady of the Lourdes until meeting her husband-to-be, Merlin Bertjens.
        Together, Merlin and Lillian raised six children on the family farm where he was born and raised. They were members of Immaculate Conception Parish in Kieler, Wisconsin. Merlin was a lifetime member of the parish. Lillian served on many committees and work groups.
        Merlin was regarded as a superior diesel mechanic from Tschiggfrie Excavating in 1991. He also worked for International Harvester the Kieler Garage, Goerdt Construction. and Guy's Truck &l Tractor in his tenure. In addition, he maintained the tradition of farming dairy cattle and hogs.
        Merlin was a devout Catholic and lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. He was member of the American Legion Henry Pinch Post 104 of Cuba City, Wis., and was proud to have served his country. In addition, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Jamestown Fire Department in Grant County, Wis., for many years. Merlin and friends were instrumental in starting the Jamestown Fire Department.
        Merlin was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, grandsons and sons-in-law. Fishing vacations to northern Wisconsin were among his fondest memories. Merlin especially enjoyed coon hunting, both for pleasure and competition. His trophy room is a tribute to his success in breeding and training coon hounds.
        Lillian worked at home and on the farm; she also worked at the Village Bar for many years. She enjoyed gardening and supplying her family and friends with much produce. She gladly shared cuttings from her flower beds and freely offered her advice on all things gardening.
        More than anything in the world, Lillian enjoyed and loved her family. Raising her children, caring for her 16 grandchildren, and delighting in her 14 great-grandchildren were her passions. She cared for and loved them all unconditionally.

  Merlin M. "Perky" Bertjens, 82, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, after an 18-month battle with cancer. The Lord called His faithful son to join Him in heaven. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 29, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, Wisconsin, with the Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, December 28, at Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler, where there was a parish wake service at 2 p.m. The Casey Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cuba City, Wisconsin, was in charge of arrangements.
        He was survived by his dearly beloved wife of 57 years, Lillian; four daughters, Deborah C. (Daniel) Hoey, of Cuba City, Wis., Diane (Nick) Loeffelholz, of East Dubuque, Ill., Cindy (Ken) Aird, of Kieler, Wis., and Lisa (Brian) Wedig, of Belmont, Wis.; and son, Steven (Laura) Bertjens, of Louisburg, Wis., a sister, Elda (Beezer) Uthe, of Dubuque, Ia.; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marie Johnston; and a daughter, Michelle Kaiser.

  Lillian M. "Lynn" Bertjens, 81, of Kieler, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, at home, after a year-long battle with cancer. She is now at peace and among the angels in heaven. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 26, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, with the Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Family and friends called from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler. The Casey Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cuba City, Wisconsin, was in charge of arrangements.
        She was survived by four daughters, Deborah (Daniel) Hoey, of Cuba City, Wis., Diane (Nick) Loeffelholz, of East Dubuque, Ill., Cindy (Ken) Aird, of Cuba City, Wis., and Lisa (Brian) Wedig, of Belmont, Wis.; a son, Steven (Laura) Bertjens, of Louisburg, Wis.; a brother, John (Irene) Seippel, of Lancaster, Wis.; a sister, Fannie (Francis) Simon, of Bloomington, Wis.; sisters-in-law, Vernetta Seippel, of Lancaster, Wis., and Elda Uthe, of Dubuque, Ia.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a daughter, Michelle Kaiser; a brother, Henry Seippel; and sisters, Viola (Les) Groom and Melinda Atkinson.