Adams County Wisconsin Genealogy

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GABOR Barbara
Surnames: Gabor, Thiele
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday December 11, 1897
Card of Thanks: The undersigned take this method to return their grateful and heart-felt thanks to their neighbors and friends for their kindness, and sympathy extended to us for the sudden loss and at the burial of our beloved mother, Mrs. Barbara GABOR, who died November 30th, of heart failure. E. H. THEILE, Amelia THEILE, of Arkdale. Dec. 7th, 1897.

GARBER Arthur James
Garber, Arthur James 1924 - 2001
Surnames: GARBER, JOSEPHSON, KASTEN, KERBER, KRIESEL, PICHLER, REYNOLDS
Source: Daily Tribune, [Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, WI], May 29 2001, P5A
Arthur James Garber, 77, of Berlin, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids and Pewaukee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2001.Mr. Garber was born on Feb. 13, 1924, to Bernard Glenn Garber and Frances Kasten. On Feb. 13, 1949, he married Hilda Kerber. Art worked with his dad and brother for Garber and Sons Well Drilling Service in Milwaukee and Waukesha. He also worked for Wisconsin Bridge and Iron, and did some ship welding. He was proud of serving his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Art started his own business, Art Garber Well Drilling in Pewaukee, from 1964 until 1985. In the 1970s, when building was at a standstill, Art did work for Dean Dobbertin, of Hartland. After retiring to Nekoosa, he helped Roth Well Drilling when needed.In his late '40s, Art was led to the Lord by a dear friend of the family, Pastor Gerald Pasma. Later he followed the Lord in Believers Baptism at First Baptist Church in Merton. In July 2000 Art was told he had Stage IV cancer. After home care was no longer possible, he was lovingly cared for at Juliette Manor in Berlin by the staff and people from Agnesian Hospice. Arthur Garber is lovingly survived by his children, Ruth-Anne (Randy) Pichler, James (Deborah) Garber and Mary (Gary) Reynolds; his grandchildren, Timothy (Jennifer) Pichler, Rebecca (Joe Kriesel) Pichler, Jeremiah (Angela) Garber, Joshua Garber and Brandon Reynolds; his sister Betty Lu Josephson. He is survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by Hilda Kerber Garber, his parents, a brother (Glenn Richard Garber), and a daughter (Mary Luellyn Garber). Visitation will be at 4 p.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Calvary Baptist Church, N84 W16971 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls. Private family burial will be Friday June 1, 2001, in the Hamilton Holiday Cemetery, town of Colburn, Adams County. A memorial has been established. Leikness Funeral Home, Wautoma, is in charge of arrangements.

GARDNER, George
Surnames: Gardner
Source: From the Adams County Press, Dec. 25, 1897
Judge George R. GARDNER, a highly esteemed citizen of Grand Rapids, and a prominent lawyer in the central and northern part of this State, died at his home in that city last Monday, of heart failure.

Judge Gardner had assisted the District Attorney of Wood county in the LORD-EMERY murder trial on trial during the previous two weeks at Wausau. The case was a closely contested and exhausting one, and no doubt Judge GARDNER was much affected by the serious labor performed by him. On Friday the Judge occupied the whole day in the argument of the case before the court and jury. The physical and nervous strain seems to have been too severe for his strength. He came home Saturday night very sick but his condition was not considered critical until a few hours before he died on Monday night. His death is mourned in the Twin Cities, where he has resided for the past twenty-six years. He was an old soldier and lost his right arm in the service of his country. He was a county judge of Wood county several terms and was an ex-assemblyman. He leaves a wife and four children, two boys and two girls.

GARDNER, James
James Gardner, d. 1904
Surname: STOWELL, GIBSON
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday March 26, 1904, Page 8
James Tiffany GARDNER was born at Attica, New York, March 11th, 1826, and passed away to his long home at Monroe Center, Adams Co., Wisconsin, February 15, 1904. There survives to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Clarissa ELLIS GARDNER, three children, Mrs. Athelia B. STOWELL of Necedah, Charles C. and James T. GARDNER, Jr., of Monroe Center; sic grandchildren, Mrs. P. B. GIBSON of Coloma, Miss Clara B. and Clyde G. STOWELL of Necedah, Gertrude, Hallie and James Bird GARDNER of Monroe Center; also an elder brother, Oliver GARDNER of Roche-a-Cri, Wis., 88 years of age.He possessed quiet and unassuming manners, yet had high and noble principles, a kind husband, an indulgent father, a true brother, a faithful and sympathetic friend and neighbor, who never "passed by on the other side," but always extended a helping hand to those in trouble or affliction. His boyhood and early manhood were spent in his native town and vicinity. In 1868 he with his family removed to Wisconsin, purchased and settled on the farm where he had continuously lived until called home by death. The burial was in the quiet cemetery at Monroe. "We'll never say good-by in heaven,We'll never say good-by, For in that land of joy and song,We'll never say good by."

GARDNER, Oliver
Oliver Gardiner 1816 - 1905
Surnames: TULLER, ELY, LEE, JONES
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday 26 Nov 1904, Page 4
Oliver GARDNER, son of Abigail and Roswell GARDNER, was born at Attica, Wyoming County, New York, March 4, 1816. He died at his home in Roche-a-Cris, Adams County, Wisconsin on Thursday November 17, 1904. On April 4th, 1839, he was married to Melissa TULLER at Attica, New York. Two children were born to them: William H., who died in infancy, and Annette B., now Mrs. Oscar C. ELY of Spring Creek, Wisconsin. His wife died April 12, 1853. He was married again at Arcadia, New York in 1853 to Louisa A. LEE, and she died at Utica, New York November 22, 1860. He then married at Arcadia, New York, Harriet E. LEE, on November 13, 1861, who survives him. To them were born two children: Melissa G., now Mrs. E. E. JONES of Hancock, Wisconsin and Fred O., who is living near the old home at Roche-a-Cris, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of the five children in his father's family and the last to die. He leaves five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives both here and in the east. He moved west to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in 1855, remaining there nearly two years, and he left there with two ox teams for Roche-a-Cris arriving here January 1, 1857, where he has lived nearly half a century. The journey was a difficult one in the depth of winter, the snow being four feet in depth with three heavy crusts, and by old settlers is spoken of as the "winter of the deep snow". There being no house he could obtain to move into, he built one from timbers and lumber coated with ice, making the best shelter he could for his family, who came a week later. His strong will and genial disposition helped him to tode over many hardships and trials of life. Affectionate and thoughtful in his family relations, kind and sympathetic in any trouble, and many will miss his kindly counsel and advice. He often expressed his willingness to depart this life, trusting only in Christ for his salvation. Rev. F. A. Crown, our pastor, spoke the words of comfort and the friendship choir rendered some beautiful music. The funeral was held at the home and a large concourse followed his remains to the cemetery.

GARDNER, James Tiffany
James T. Gardner, d. 1904
Surnames: ELLIS, STOWELL, GIBSON
Source: Adams Co Press, Sat March 26, 1904, P8
James Tiffany Gardner was born at Attica, New York, March 11th, 1826 and passed away to his long home at Monroe Center, Adams Co., Wisconsin, Feb. 15, 1904. There survives to mourn his great loss, his wife, Mrs. Clarissa Ellis Gardner, and three children, Mrs. Athelia B. Stowell of Necedah, Charles C. and James T. Gardner, Jr. of Monroe Center; six grandchildren, Mrs. P. R. Gibson of Coloma; Miss Clara B. and Clyde G. Stowell of Necedah, Gertrude, Hallie and James Bird Gardner of Monroe Center, and an elder brother, Oliver Gardner of Roche-a-Cri, Wis., 88 years of age. He possessed quiet and unassuming manners, yet had high and noble principles, a kind husband, an indulgent father, a true brother, a faithful and sympathetic friend and neighbor, who never "passed by on the other side," but always extended a helping hand to those in trouble of affliction. His boyhood and early manhood were spent in his native town and vicinity. In 1868 he with his family removed to Wisconsin, purchased and settled on the farm where he had continuously lived until called home by death.The burial was in the quiet cemetery at Monroe.

GATES, George
George C. GATES 1930-2001
Surnames: JOHNSON, PLOZINSKI, QUEEN, SCHIMEL, WILLIE
Source: Adams County Times and Friendship Reporter Wed. Feb. 14, 2001 P10 Section B
George C. Gates, age 70, of rural Wis. Dells, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001 in Hess Memorial Hospital, Mauston. Funeral services were noon Monday, Feb. 12, in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Brooks, with Father Daniel Kelly officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Brooks.George was born July 8, 1930 in Chicago to George and Mae (Plozinski) Gates. He married Gerallyn Joyce Johnson on Oct. 7, 1950 in the Queen of Angels Church, Chicago. George worked as a service manager for Illinois Bell Telephone. He and Gerallyn moved to Adams County in 1993 from Belvidere, Ill. George loved the environment and was a member of several groups helping it. He was also a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Brooks. Survivors include: his wife Gerallyn Gates, Wis. Dells; sons, George V. (Karen) Gates of Morton Grove, Ill.; Gary W. (Meg) Gates of Clarendon Hills, Ill., and Thomas G. (Marsha) Gates of Third Lake, Ill.; daughters, Carol A. (Tom) Schimel of Elmhurst, Ill., Peggy L. Queen of Mundelein, Ill., and Mary K. (Craig) Willie of Adams; a brother, Glenn C. (Maxine) Gates of Two Rivers, Wis. and 12 grandchildren.Roseberry's Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family.

GETHERS, Esther Ann
Esther Ann Gethers 1846 - 1930
Surnames: MEADE, PARKS, PAYNE, CODDING, GERARD
Source: Coloma News [Coloma, Waushara Co., Wisconsin], Friday May 16, 1930, Page 1
Esther Ann, oldest daughter of Mary Meade and William Parks, was born March 20, 1846, in Clark Co., Wisc., and departed this life on May 9, 1930, at the home of her son Henry, in Hancock, where she was visiting a few days. Her age was 84 years, 1 month and 19 days.On September 15, 1865, our subject was married to Henry Gethers. To this union 12 children were born, five of whom are living: Mrs. Janie Payne and Mrs. Clarence Codding, of Plainfield, Charley, of Minocqua, Henry, of Hancock, and Roy, of Glenwood, Minnesota. John died at the age of 23 and Nora Gerard at the age of 18, the other five passing in infancy. Mr. Gethers died 22 years ago.The family moved from Richfield, Adams Co., 27 years ago, to Coloma, where Mrs. Gethers made her home since. For the last month she had been a sufferer from heart attacks, which caused her death. She leaves to mourn their loss, two daughters, three sons, 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren besides many more distant relatives and friends. She was a kind mother and called "Grandma" or "Aunt Esther" by nearly everyone. Funeral services were held at the Coloma Methodist Episcopal church, of which she has been a member for some years. Services were conducted by Rev. Walter Taylor and interment was made in the White cemetery by the side of her husband. Mother, Darling, how we'll miss you,In the years that come and go, Yes, we'll miss you, miss you, Mother, For, dear heart, we loved you so. So unselfish and so patient,You were always glad to know, Something you could do for others, Such your life was here below. But your pain and cares are over, How you suffered none can tell, But you did your work, dear Mother, Did your part and did it well. You have just gone on before us, To that brighter land, dear love, And dear Mother, we will meet You in that heavenly home above.- - - - - - Card of Thanks: We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all donors of beautiful floral offerings, and our neighbors and friends who so nobly assisted us at this time. To the donors of cars, the pallbearers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton for their singing, Rev. Taylor for his kind words, we are thankful. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gethers, Mrs. Janie Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Codding, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gethers, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gethers

GIBBENS, Eliza
Surnames: Flint, Gibbens
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday March 6, 1897
Mrs. Eliza GIBBENS died at her home in Easton, February 15th, aged sixty-six tears, four months and eight days. Mrs. GIBBENS was born in Vermont, October 7th 1830. She was the daughter of Eben and Eliza FLINT, who left Alexander, N. Y., over fifty years ago, to make their home in Rochester, Racine county, Wis. She was married in February, 1847, to William E. GIBBENS, of Waterford, Wis. Mrs. GIBBENS joined the M. E. Church at an early age, and continued faithful to the end. Though a great sufferer for a year, she left assurance that she had gone home to be with her God whom she had loved and served. The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. C. MARDEN officiating, and the remains were interred in the Easton cemetery.

GIBBENS Infant
Infant Gibbens. d. 1964
Surname: Gibbens
Source: Adams County Times Thur. April 2, 1964 P1
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 1st for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Gibbens of Easton at the Easton cemetery. Rev. Francis Ihrman, Oxford, officiated. The baby was born Monday, March 30th at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison and lived only a few hours. Besides the parents she leaves a brother and a sister and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibbens.

GILLESSEN, Alan
Alan Gillessen 1958 - 2001
Source: Abstracted from the June 22, 2001 Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Page 5A
Alan M. GILLESSEN, 43, Friendship, died June 20, 2001, at Penda Corp, Portage, where he was employed, as a result of an accident. Services will be Saturday at Roseberry's Funeral Home and Crematory, Friendship. The body will be cremated. Mr. GILLESSEN was born Jan. 30. 1958 in Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean GILLESSEN, two sons, Alan GILLESSEN, Jr., and Tony (Jennifer) BATTIGE, one daughter Tammy GILLESSEN, his parents, Fred and Kathy GEYER, West Allis; and two sisters, Lisa and Paulette. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Saturday.

GINTER, Jacob
Jacob Ginter, 1861 - 1937
Source: Adams County Times April 9, 1937 (Abstracted, not the original obit due to copyright restrictions)
Jacob Ginter, 76, Dies at Home Near Friendship, Laid to rest Friday in Catholic Cemetery at Mount Repose Jacob Ginter died Tuesday, March 30, 1937 at his home about three miles southwest of Friendship, the cause of death being heart attack. He had been ill for several months.

Funeral services were held Friday morning, April 2, in St. Joseph Catholic church, of which the deceased was a member, with Father McGuire officiating and C.R. Eaton, directing. Burial was in Mount Repose cemetery.

Jacob Ginter was born in West Prussia, Germany, July 9, 1861. He was the son of Andrew and Anna Durawa Ginter. He grew to manhood in his native country and served for three years in the German army. He came to America in 1887 and settled first at Little Falls, Morrison county, Minnesota. During the years before he came to Adams county he worked part time on the Northern Pacific railroad and part of the time operated a farm near Little Falls.

He was married October 12, 1894 to Frances Kuchinski, and to this union ten children were born, all of whom survive. They are John, Pauline, Anna, Julia, Andrea, Helen, Alex, Jack, Frances, and Max.

It was in the year 1920 that the family moved to the 400 acre farm in section 36 of the town of Strongs Prairie that has since been their home. During their residence here Mr. Ginter has won the esteem of his neighbors and those with whom he came in contact as industrious, upright man, a good neighbor, and a decent Christian. The family had the sincere sympathy of the community in the great affliction that has visited their home.

Other surviving relatives, besides those previously mentioned are; two brothers, John and Tofiel, living in Williamsburg, Germany, and three sisters, also living in Germany.

GLEASON Ransom
Ransom GLEASON, d. 1883
Surname: GLEASON
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday March 31, 1883, P6C3
Died--GLEASON--At his residence in the town of Monroe, Adams county, Wisconsin, on the 7th of February, 1883, Ransom GLEASON, of consumption, after a lingering illness, aged 60 years, 4 months and 6 days. He was a native of the State of New York, and removed with his family to Wisconsin 28 years ago last June, and settled at Spring Creek and always remained a resident of what is now the Town of Monroe, except a short time that he lived at Grand Rapids. For over 20 years he was a great sufferer. No one but himself and his God knew the suffering he endured, though he kept about the greater part of the time attending to his business. Four years ago he was thrown from his cutter and broke his hip, which left him so crippled, that it was with difficulty that he could go about even with a crutch. When about 20 years of age he became converted to God and soon became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, always remaining a devoted member, and was for many years an official member until called by death to the church on high. He was a devoted husband, a kind father and a faithful friend. He leaves a lonely widow, two daughters and three sons, besides a large circle of friends to mourn his departure.

GLEASON, Charles
Charles Gleason, 1853 - 1902
Source: Adams County Press [Friendship-Adams-WI], Saturday 13 Sep 1902, Page 4
OBITUARY--Charles W. GLEASON was born Nov 29, 1853, in Cattaraugus County, New York. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ransom GLEASON came to Wisconsin when he was but one year old, and settled at Spring Creek, Adams county. Here he spent his boyhood and early manhood, and in more mature years went to Dubuque Iowa, where he entered the employ of the Goodyear Rubber Company as travelling salesman, remaining in that capacity for twenty years. Tiring of that vocation he next engaged with a Chicago firm and continued with them a term of years, until becoming an associate of Doweyism he went to Zion City Illinois, where he remained until stricken with the sickness that resulted in his death. Relying wholly upon faith cure, averse and refusing all other means of aid to recuperate his wasting strength. Daily he grew weaker and form more wasted. Then a longing desire possessed him to revisit his brother and sister and other friends of his youth, so great was this desire that he left Zion City in August last and journeyed overland with horse and buggy, unattended and laone, until he reached his brothers door. Weak, emaciated, realizing that Dowey faith was not sufficient to stay the hand Death had laid upon him, and to that brother he declared, "Robert, I have come home to die."For three long weary weeks kind and loving hands administered to his every want, hoping to sustain and build up his wasted form to robust health again. Yet is was hoping against hope the inevitable seeds of death had become so potent and so palpable, submission to God's will was near at hand, and on the third day of September, calmly and peacefully he folded his arms and with angelic wings his spirit was bourn back to the Source from whence it came. On the fourth day of September the funeral was held and the large concourse of people and the beautiful floral offerings attested the neighborly kindness and friendship so characteristic of Spring Creek people in paying their last tributes of respect to the dead.In early manhood Mr. GLEASON embraced the Christian religion and became united with the Methodist church; and among all the vicisitudes of life he kept his faith with God and endeavored to live the life of a Christian. The loss we sustain of a good citizen, a true and fond husband...(remainder cut off on copy)

GLEASON, Electa
Electa Gleason, d. 1884
Surname: GLEASON
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday January 26, 1884, Page 5 Columns 2 & 3
Column 2 'Monroe Items' --Again has death entered our midst. Those who but one short year ago followed to the silent tomb a kind father, are now called to mourn the loss of a dear mother. Electa Ann GLEASON, consort of Ransom GLEASON, deceased, passed away January 15, 1884, after an illness of one short hour. The funeral services, held at Spring Creek School House, were largely attended. A fervent prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Fry, of Wautoma, after which an impressive sermon was preached by Father Yocum, from Revelations, 7th chapter, 14th verse. She has gone no doubt to join other blessed spirits around the throne.

Column 3--DIED--GLEASON--In Spring Creek, Adams county, on the 15th of January, 1884, Mrs. Electa Ann GLEASON, widow of the late Ransom GLEASON. They were pioneers of the county, and were members of the first Methodist church on Strongs Prairie. Her death was sudden, for which she was prepared.

GOOD BEAR, Mrs. Tom and child
Tom Good Bear's wife & child, d. 1898
Surnames: DECORAH, GOOD BEAR
Source: Adams County Press, Sat Aug 20, 1898, Page 5 Column 5, Roche-A-Cris news column The wife and infant child of Tom GOOD BEAR died last week Wednesday. She was a sister of Foster DECORAH.

GOODMAN, Frank
Frank GOODMAN d. 1964
Surnames: BORNMAN, EGEBRECHT, HEDING, KLAGOS, SHEERAN, THORSON, TOWER, WHITE, WILDES
Source: Adams County Times Thur. April 2, 1964 P1
Frank Goodman, 77, a brother of Mrs. Mildred Heding, Adams, a retired Kendall area farmer, died in a Hillsboro hospital Tuesday, Mar. 24. The funeral was at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic church. The Smith-Nelson funeral home at Kendall handled the arrangements and the rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Survivors include four sons, John, Kendall; Ferdon, LaCresenta, Calif.; Raphael, Miles City, Montana; and Edward, San Francisco, Calif.; 7 daughters, Mrs. Arthur Klagos, Madison; Mrs. Norey Thorson and Mrs. Neil Wildes both of Kendall; Mrs. Robert Tower, Milwaukee; Mrs. James E. White, Ontario, Calif.; and Mrs. Wilfred Egebrecht, and Mrs. Jack Bornman, both of Eustis, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Weir, Helena, Mont.; Mrs. Mayme Sheeran, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Mildred Heding, Adams; two brothers, Atty. Leo J., Sparta; and Charles, Berkeley, Calif.; 33 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

GOULD, Mrs. E.
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday Nov. 6, 1897
Died-Mrs. E. GOULD, Nov. 1st, after a lingering illness, aged 63 years; also Mrs. COLLINS, Oct. 30th, aged 69 years.

GRABOWSKI, Victoria
Victoria (MUHA) GRABOWSKI, d. Aug 1, 2001
Surnames: GRABOWSKI, GUCA, MILAZO, MUHA, SCHUTTER
Source: Abstracted from the Adams County Times and Friendship Reporter, Wednesday Aug 8, 2001, Page 8B
Victoria GRABOWSKI, nee MUHA, died Aug 1, 2001. She was 91 years old.Funeral services were held August 3, 2001 at the Oaks Funeral Home, Itasca, Illinois, and on August 6, 2001 at St. Ann's Catholic church, Brooks. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include sons Alexander (Joan), John, William (Jeanne), and Walter (Linda); daughters Frances (Marvin) MILAZO and Dorothy (Fred) SCHUTTER, 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Victoria was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander, and a daughter, Victoria GUCA. The family requests memorial gifts be given to Advocate Hospice, 205 W Touhy, Suite 225, Park Ridge IL 60068

GRAHAM John W.,
John Graham, 1832 - 1922
Source: Central Union [Westfield, Marquette County, Wisconsin], April 28, 1922
In the death of John W. Graham, a good man has gone to his reward. He was born in Carroll county, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1832, and died at his home in Jackson township, Adams county, Wisconsin, April 3, 1922. He is survived by his wife, who has journeyed by his side for over sixty-three years, and seven children, all, except two sons in the west, came from their several homes to be with him and help care for him in his last illness. There are also eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He came with his family to Adams county in 1869 and has ever since made this county his home.In his long and useful life he has held many offices of trust in his town and county. Clean speech, honesty and integrity have been his life's example. As a friend and neighbor John Graham was never found wanting, ever ready to help those in sickness and poverty whatever their trouble might be. Sixty-four years ago he gave his heart to God and became a member of that church of Christ to which faith he has always been loyal. Funeral services were held at his home April 6, conducted by C. L. Milton of Milwaukee. Interment was in the little country cemetery near his home.

GRAY grandson, d. 1897
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday August 21, 1897, Page 4 Column 1
A little boy, aged 5 years, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Gray of Mauston, was drowned in the river near the Larks at Kilbourn, where he and his grandparents, with a party of friends, were camping, on Sunday of last week. And this reminds us of the small number of fatalities and accidents that occur at the Dells.

GRAY, Mrs. Lucy
Surname: Gray
Source: From the Adams County Press, October 8, 1870, Page 3 Column 3
Died: Gray--In Richfield, on Sunday October 2nd, 1870, of consumption, Mrs. Lucy Gray, wife of James Gray, aged 60 years.

Mrs. Gray and her husband were natives of Great Bend, Susquehanna county, Pennsylvania. In 1854, they came to Wisconsin, and settled upon the present homestead of the family, in the town of Richfield (then a part of Grand Marsh), in this county.

Mrs. Gray had long been in feeble health, but she bore her ills with the patience and fortitude becoming the christian character. In her family she was the good and worthy wife, the affectionate and careful mother. As a neighbor and friend she was without reproach. In her death her friends have met with an irreparable loss, and the community where she resided a most worthy member. A large circle sympathize with the friends in their great bereavement.

GREENWOOD, Leonard
Leonard GREENWOOD, 1821 - 1894
Surname: GREENWOOD
Source: Adams County Press, March 31, 1894, Page 4
DIED--GREENWOOD--March 2nd, 1894, at his home in Quincy, Wisconsin, Leonard GREENWOOD. Mr. GREENWOOD was born in Hebron, Maine, March 4th, 1821. Came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1856 and settled on the farm which he owned at the time of his death. He will be remembered as among the first settlers of the town, and by temperate habits and strict integrity won the respect of the community in which he lived, as shown by the public trusts committed to his charge both in town and county matters, which were discharged in a businesslike manner. He was a kind and obliging neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of sorrow or distress. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. His wife, three sons and other friends survive to mourn his loss.

GREENWOOD, Mary Louise
Surname: Greenwood
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday January 28, 1911
Mary Louise, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Greenwood of White Creek, died Thursday morning, Janu. 19, 1911.
Mary was born Oct. 15, 1904 at White Creek, and was therefore aged six years, three months and four days. Little Mary was a patient sufferer under the many complications of heart troubles, yet up to the last she was conscious. She had attended the public school, and was well loved by her teacher and schoolmates...the funeral services were held at the church last Saturday the 21st, Rev. Deans officiating. Frank Stowell had charge of the funeral...while six little girls, Mary's schoolmates, acted as pallbearers...The remains were laid to rest in the White Creek cemetery. The bereaved parents and brothers have the sympathy of all.

GREENWOOD, Nellie
Nellie E [ANDERSON] GREENWOOD, d. 1883
Surnames: ANDERSON, GREENWOOD
Source: Adams Co Press, June 2, 1883,P5C3
DIED--GREENWOOD--In the Town of Quincy, on the 7th day of May, 1883, Nellie E., wife of Albert H. GREENWOOD, and daughter of Charles H. and Emma A. ANDERSON of that place.

GREENWOOD, Thomas
Thomas Greenwood, d. 1885
Surname: Greenwood
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday October 24, 1885, Page 4
Died--GREENWOOD--In the town of Quincy, October 12th, Thomas GREENWOOD, aged 91 years, 6 months and 1 day. Mr. GREENWOOD was a native of Maine, and served in the War of 1812. He was one of the first settlers of the town of Quincy, and was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral was on the 14th, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. J. H. McChesney. The deceased was the father of L. GREENWOOD, Esq., a prominent citizen of Quincy.

GROW, Arthur H.
Arthur Grow, d. 1884
Surname: Grow
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday Nov 15, 1884, P5
Died--GROW--At Oxford, on Wednesday, October 29th, 1884. Arthur H., youngest son of Hiram and Phoebe GROW, aged 4 years, 6 months and 23 days.

GRUNKE, Nils D.
[Niles]Nils D. GRUNKE 1912-2001
Surnames: BOGOLIN, GLENN, GOODSPEED, LEONARD, LEWISON, NEUBERGER, POWELL
Source: (Wisconsin Rapids) Daily Tribune Wed. Jan. 17.2001 PG 5a
Niles D. Grunke, 88, of Carol Stream, Ill., formerly of the Adams County town of Rome and Wisconsin Rapids, went to his peace on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, in Carol Stream, where he had lived for the past seven years. Niles was born Feb. 6, 1912, in Clear Lake, to H.W. and Lillis (Goodspeed) Grunke. He earned a B.S. in chemistry from the University of River Falls in 1931. He then worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. until June 1970, when he retired and moved to the town of Rome. He was married to Bertha (Neuberger) "Bert" for 41 years, until her death in 1982. He later moved to Wisconsin Rapids, where he met and married Lydia Glenn. Lydia died in 1992. He later moved to Carol Stream, where he lived until his death. Niles loved to play pool, golf and work on his lawn and garden. Niles is survived by one son, David (Teresa) Grunke,town of Rome; and one daughter, Bonnie (Terry) Bogolin, Carol Stream. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Susanne (John) Lewison, Donovan Grunke, Jennifer Grunke, Alexander Leonard, Elizabeth Leonard, Lynn Bogolin and Vicky Bogolin; one great-grandson, Brandon Lewison; two brothers, Dale (Phyllis) Grunke, Royerford, Pa., and Earl Grunke, La Crosse; one sister,Vivian Powell, Flint, Mi.,and one sister-in-law, Winnie Grunke, Hudson. He was also predeceased by his parents, one brother (Jim Grunke) and one brother-in-law (Art Powell).Brust Funeral Home of Carol Stream is handling the funeral arrangements.

GUNNING, Elizabeth A.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. GUNNING, d. 1897
Surnames: BURROUGHS, FAY, GUNNING, LANDT, PURVES, SCOTT, STAPLES
Source: Adams County Press, Saturday November 13, 1897
At nine o'clock last Sunday evening, at her home in Friendship, Mrs. Elizabeth A. GUNNING, wife of the Hon. John W. GUNNING, died, age 51 years, 8 months and 26 days.

Elizabeth A. BURROUGHS, the second child and daughter of Robert and Henrietta BURROUGHS, was born in Chenango county in the State of New York, on the 13th day of February, 1846.

In May following, the parents with their two children came to Wisconsin and settled in Jefferson county. A few years later the family moved into Rock county, and it was in Beloit in that county, that on the first day of June, 1867, the now deceased lady and John W. GUNNING were united in marriage.

In 1871, Mr. GUNNING with his family moved to Adams county and settled at Barnum in the town of Rome, where Mr. GUNNING for some time was engaged with the Weed Lumber Company.

At the general election in 1878, Mr. GUNNING was chosen for Register of Deeds for this county, and in the next December the family moved to Friendship, where it has since resided.

From her first entrance into Friendship society, Mrs. GUNNING took a prominent position in social affairs. She possessed a marked individuality, a sympathetic nature that responded quickly to every call of the suffering and afflicted, always looking for the brighter side of events, and having a brave, cheerful word for the despondent and sorrowful. To her husband she was something more than a mere helpmate. She became a part of his life, and during the long years of his own feeble health she gave him, from the exhaustless fountains of her won buoyant life, strength and hope to live and labor. For her children she was the careful, fondly affectionate mother-one of those whose children "rise up to call her blessed." All hearts were sad when Mrs. GUNNING died; and the interest was not alone contained to Friendship. For days before she died, anxious inquiries by telephone and otherwise came from other sections, came almost hourly, showing how wide-spread was the solicitude in her behalf.

The Funeral was on Tuesday forenoon at the family residence and the remains were taken to Darien, Walworth county, for burial. The deceased left surviving her, her husband, Hon. J. W. GUNNING, and five children-Mrs. Jennie STAPLES, of Canistota, S. D., Mrs. Gertie LANDT of Hillsboro, N. D., Mrs. Ina PURVES of River Falls, Wis., and Miss May GUNNING and John W. GUNNING, Jr., all of whom were at her bedside when she passed away.

Of Mrs. GUNNING's brothers and sisters, three survive-Mr. R. M. BURROUGHS of Rome in this county, Mrs. E. P. SCOTT of Milton, Rock county, Mrs. Truman FAY of Plainfield, Waushara county.