Adams County Wisconsin Genealogy

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PADOLL, Infant and Mother
Last Monday the infant child of Ernest PADOLL died, and at the hour appointed for the funeral of the child the mother died. Last Friday the mother and little child were laid in the grave in the same casket. It was the saddest scene ever witnessed in our church. Mrs. PADOLL was loved and respected by every one who knew her, and will be sadly missed in the community. She was about 26 years old. She leaves a husband and a son three years old to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the church and was conducted by the German minister from Westfield.

PAEPKE, Willard W. 1928-2001
Surnames: Heinrich, LaQuee, Paepke, Payne
Abstracted from Adams County Times & Friendship Reporter
Willard W. Paepke
William William Paepke, Sr., age 72, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at his residence.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, in Roseberry's Funeral Home, Friendship, with Rev. Stephan Hamilton officiating. Interment was in the Quincy Cemetary, Adams County, Town of Quincy. Military graveside rites were provided by the Adams VFW Post 6279, American Legion Red Colud Post 250 and American Legion Snider-Richardson Post. Willard was born April 22, 1928 in Milwaukee to Elmer and Irma (Heinrich)Paepke. He married Harriet T. Payne on October 25, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. Willard served in the Merchant Marine and later in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He worked as an electrician before retiring due to disability. He and his family moved to Adams County from Waukesha in 1968. Willard enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing and all outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.

Surviving are his wife, Harriet Paepke, of Adams; sons Willard (Dee) Paepke, Jr. of Sheboygan and Arnold (Julie) Paipke of Grand Marsh; daughters Mary LaQuee of Friendship and Nancy Paepke of Edgerton. Roseberry's Funeral Home assisted the family.

PAETZ, Charles R
Surname:PAETZ, REEG, BORKOWSKI
Abstracted from the Adams County Times and Friendship Reporter, Wednesday July 25, 2001, Page 9B
Charles Raymond PAETZ, age 77, of Lake Delton, died Monday July 16, 2001 at a Baraboo Hospital. Memorial services were held at Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship July 19, with Rev. Harvey Frye officiating. Charles was born April 3, 1924 in Maywood, Illinois, to Otto and Lena (REEG) PAETZ. He played baseball for the Chicago Cubs until joining the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the European/African Theater. After WWII, he became a die maker. He was married in Chicago to Tillie E. KUMOROWSKI in 1965. He moved to Adams County in 1970 and operated Dura-Bilt Die Company in Adams County, retiring in 1987. Survivors include his wife, Tillie; a step-daughter, Nadine (Florian) BORKOWSKI; grandchildren and a brother, Richard (Loretta) PAETZ of Illinois.

PARKS Arthur L
Surnames: Botka, Johnson, Kovis, Parks
Abstracted from the Daily Tribune [Wisconsin Rapids WI], Monday March 30, 1970, Page 2
Arthur L. PARKS, 47, of Friendship, died Friday while attending an auction in Necedah. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Roseberry's Funeral Home, with veterans graveside services and burial in Fordham cemetery. Mr. Parks was married to Ruth Johnson in Chicago Jan. 5, 1951, and had been a truck driver for Lewis Container. Survivors include his wife, four sons and three daughters.

PATEFIELD George W
From the Wood County Times (Nekoosa, Wisc.), November 27, 1913, Page 1
George W. Patefield Sr., for many years a prominent resident of the town of Big Flats, died at his home in Hancock on Saturday, November 15th. Funeral services were held Monday. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, and is survived by a widow and several grown children. (copied Source: From the Adams County Press)

PAULSON, Edward d. 1923
Surname: PAULSON,
From the Friendship Reporter, Thursday Sept. 27, 1923, Page 4
Edward Paulson, a pioneer resident of the town of Strongs Prairie, died at his home in that town Sunday morning at 10:15, Sept. 23rd; after a long and lingering illness of several years duration. He had a stroke some ten years ago which left him helpless and since that time his devoted wife had to care for him as she would a little child. Last Thursday pneumonia set in and with other complications in his weakened condition proved too much for him to stand and he passed away Sunday morning.

Mr. Paulson was born in Oakfield, Dodge County, and moved with his parents to Wood County in 1877, coming to Adams county in 1887. He is survived by his wife and seven children: Nels, Ragnvald, Dorothy, Selma, Gustav, Martha and Nora. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, September 26th, at 1 o'clock at the home and at the Central Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock.

PAUWELS, James E.
James E. PAUWELS 1960-2001
Surname: CHEVALIER, GUSTAFSON, PAUWELS
From the Adams County Times and Friendship Reporter Wed. March 7, 2001 P10 Section B
James E. Pauwels, age 40, of Adams, died Sunday, March 4, 2001 in his home following a long illness. James was born June 28, 1960 in Milwaukee, the son of Robert M. and Mary Lou (Gustafson) Pauwels. He was a retired welder due to ill health. He moved to Adams three years ago from Milwaukee. Survivors include; a sister, Judy (Greg) Chevalier of Friendship; and brothers, Richard (Bernadette) Pauwels and Robert Pauwels, both of Milwaukee. Friends may call at Roseberry's Funeral Home and Crematory, Friendship, from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday.

PAYN, Frank
Source: From the Adams County Press, February 23, 1878
PAYN.-In the town of Preston, on the 20th of February, Mr. Frank W. PAYN, aged 25 years, 10 months and 20 days. The friends of the deceased have the heartfelt sympathies of this community in their sad bereavement.

PAYN, Julinette, d. 1883
Surname: PAYN
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday Dec 1, 1883, Page 4 Column 4
DIED--PAYN--In Preston, November 19, 1883 of consumption, Julinette, only daughter of Alonzo and Phebe A PAYN, aged 26 years and 30 days.

PAYNE Grace d. 1903
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday August 22, 1903, Page 1, Richfield News Column
Mr. and Mrs. Albert PAYNE mourn the loss of their infant daughter, Grace, who died August 9, and was buried August 10. Rev. Crowder conducted the funeral services. The grief-stricken parents have the sympathy of all their friends and neighbors.

PEASE, Richard
Richard PEASE 1926-1950
Surname: PEASE
From the Adams County Times Thur. September 28, 1950 P1
Adams Father Gets News of Death of His Son in Korean War
The tragic yellow telegram telling of the death of a son was delivered to Bert Pease of Adams on Wednesday evening. The son, Richard Pease, who died Sept. 4, was with the U. S. Army in Korea. He had been formerly stationed in Japan and met his death only about seven days after landing in the war zone. His case is the first Korean casualty in this vicinity.

Richard Pease was born in Adams on June 30, 1926, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pease. He attended grade school and high school here and enlisted in the second world war and was discharged when the war was over. About a year ago he again entered service, and has spent most of that time in Japan. He is survived by his father and step-mother and a brother, Lonny in grade school.

We print herewith a letter from Dick which his father received only a few days before he got the telegram. The boy met death about five days after the letter was written.

August 30, 1950
Dear Pa,
Well, this is it, I'm in Korea now. We left Japan in a hurry. They flew us over and I've been here two days. I'm a rifleman with the 36th Infantry of the 25th Division, Co. F. The action here now is light, neither side doing much but sending out patrols. This company was wiped out at the beginning of the war here. Right now I'm with a platoon that is holding a bridge on the Han River. In case they cross we will try to hold or else blow it up. From what I hear, we are going to have an all-out offensive in about a month. I didn't know whether to write Ann, or not, as I figured she would be home by now or coming home, as I hope she is. They took four of us out of the commissary back in Osaka and I imagine the rest will be over here soon. We are living on C rations over here, but it is better than nothing. Suppose you and Lonnie are still busy with the house and garden. You should be getting some bee trees pretty soon. Suppose Adams is still the same. Equipment and men are both lacking over here. The North Koreans seem to have an inexhaustable supply of men. Also we don't have enough automatic weapons or heavy tanks. Right now it is a nice day and I haven't heard a shot yet, so you can see how quiet it is now.

Your son,
Richard E. Pease

PEASE, Wm. G
Wm. G. PEASE, d. 1882
Surname: PEASE
Adams Co Press, April 15, 1882, P4C3
DIED--PEASE--On Wednesday, April 12th, of bilious pneumonia, Mr. Wm. G. PEASE, of the town of Adams, aged 45 years and 6 months. Mr. PEASE was an early settler in this town, coming here when quite a young man. He leaves a wife and several children, and also numerous friends and neighbors, including his brethren of the Masonic fraternity, to mourn his death.

PEPPERS Elizabeth
Surnames: Furst, Krueger, Peppers, Tyler
Source: From the Adams County Press [Friendship, Adams Co., Wisconsin], Saturday March 14, 1914, Page 1
Mrs. William Peppers died at her home in this village on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, after a few days illness, of pneumonia. Elizabeth Furst was born at Andalusia, Rock Island County, Illinois, on February 22, 1869, and while yet a young girl her parents moved to Muscatine, Iowa, to reside, where she grew to womanhood. Deceased was united in marriage with Wm. Peppers on Feb. 11th, 1892, at Buffalo Prairie, Ill., and they resided at Muscatine, until April 1912, when they came to this village to reside. To Mr. and Mrs. Peppers three children were born: John Jacob, Elsie May and Hazel Marie. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. W. C. Krueger of Muscatine, Mrs. Guy Taylor of Illinois City, Miss Julia Furst of this village, and one brother, John Furst of Illinois City. Mrs. Peppers was a quiet, retiring disposition, finding in her home and children her greatest happiness. During her brief residence here, she gained and held the respect and esteem of all who enjoyed her acquaintance. To the sorrowing family and other relatives the sympathy of all goes out in their hour of bereavement. Short funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Day. The remains accompanied by her husband and son were taken to Illinois City Tuesday afternoon, where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and the interment took place.

PERKINS, Lucretia Ray
Lucretia Ray PERKINS
Surname: PERKINS
Source: From the Adams County Press, January 23, 1892, Page 5
DIED (From the Wilmot Reporter)
PERKINS--At the home of the family in Wilmot, Sunday January 10, 1892, at 7 a.m., Lucretia Ray PERKINS, aged 23 years, 9 months and 4 days. The deceased was the youngest daughter of the Editor of the Reporter, and her death was the first broken link in the circle since the death of the mother in 1884. Two sisters and four brothers survive her. To the absent ones of the family, and a host of relatives and friends in Iowa and Wisconsin the news of her death will be very sad and unexpected. The lamp of life went out very suddenly at the hour named, heart trouble no doubt being the immediate cause. A short burial service was held at the Presbyterian church, Monday, Rev. O. A. Phillips...(copy cut off from microfilm copy)

PERKINS, Mira
Source: Source: From the Adams County Press February 21, 1874, Page 3
Death of Mrs. Mira PERKINS – Elsewhere will be found the notice of the death of Mrs. Mira Perkins, wife of J. W. Perkins, Esq., of New Chester, Chairman of the County Board.

Mrs. Perkins was a lady whose great personal worth drew to her a large circle of friends. A sincere Christian, affectionate wife and mother, such an one as only too often for earth’s good pass through the shining portals to the realms of the blest.

PERKINS, Mira M.
Source: Source: From the Adams County Press February 21, 1874, Page 3
Died – PERKINS – In New Chester, Wis., Feb. 13th, Mira M., wife of J. W. Perkins, Jr., aged 28 years and 11 months. “None knew her but to love her.”

PERKINS, Rev. James
Source: Source: From the Adams County Press April 11, 1874, Page 3

Died – PERKINS – In New Chester, Sunday March 29th, of congestion of the lungs, Rev. James PERKINS, aged 76 years. Father Perkins was born in Mount Vernon, New Hampshire, and received a fair education at the Academy at Amherst, in that State. He subsequently studied medicine with Dr. ADAMS (well known as the author of the popular Adams Arithmetic) and followed the practice of his profession for ten years. Feeling it his duty to preach the gospel of Christ, he prepared himself for the sacred calling by a course of theological study and reading under the supervision of Rev. Mr. BRADFORD, at that time a prominent and talented Presbyterian minister of New Hampshire. In 1832, father Perkins, having given satisfactory evidence of possessing those natural and acquired gifts, necessary for an acceptable ministration, was licensed to preach, and the following year was ordained a minister in the Presbyterian Church.

In 1857 he came to this State, and settled in what is now the town of New Chester, in this county. The next year he successed in causing a church to be erected close to his residence, and therein he has almost constantly, on every Sabbath since, preached the gospel of his Divine Master. Father Perkins lived a devout Christian, earnestly desiring to do good, and his memory will long be cherished in a community that has ever revered him for the graces of a sincere and earnest piety.

PERRY Dorothy M.
Dorothy M. PERRY, 1912 - 2001
Surname: FOSTER, HILL, PERRY, PIERRON, RICH
Abstracted from the Adams Co Times and Friendship Reporter May 23, 2001, P7B, due to copyright restrictions this is not the complete obit
Dorothy M. PERRY, of Adams, died May 14, 2001 at Adams Co Memorial Hospital, and her funeral was held May 26 in Adams. She was born Aug 15 1912 in Adams Co to John and Effie (RICH) HILL, and was married in 1930 to Earl FOSTER. Earl died in 1949 and she then married Walter PERRY in 1952, and he died in 1979. Survivors and additional data in the complete obit.

PETERSEN, Neils Christian
Neils Christian PETERSEN 1852-1926
Surname: GERTSEN, GOMAN, HANSEN, HOPP, OSTRUM, SEMRO, STRIPE
From the Friendship Reporter Thur. April 29, 1926 P10
Neils Christian Petersen was born in Denmark Feb. 16, 1852, coming to this country in the year 1873. He passed away at 11p.m. April 22, 1926, death being caused from rheumatism and neuralgia of the heart. On Oct. 31, 1878 he was united in marriage with Caroline O. Stripe, who preceded him in on June 20, 1891. This union was blessed with four children; a little son, dying in infancy; William, who died May 6, 1918; Herbert Niels, of White Creek, and Mrs. Mary Ostrum of Grand Rapids, Mich. On Jan. 5, 1894, he was united in marriage with Marion Gertsen, who survives him. This union was blessed with 12 children, one son dying in infancy. The other eleven: Soaren, of Oxford; Walter of Friendship; Caroline Hopp of Milwaukee; Anna Petersen Goman of Baraboo; Harry, Christ, Gertrude, Florence Mable, Otto and Fay at home, survive him, besides 12 grandchildren and a host of other friends and relatives. The high esteem in which he was held was manifested by the large crowd that attended the funeral, which was held at Davis Corners at 1 p.m. April 25, 1926, Rev. Doherty conducting the services. The floral tributes were very beautiful. Old time friends acted as pall bearers. Interment was made in the family lot at Davis Corners. Those from away, who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hopp, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Goman of Baraboo; Mrs. Goman and son Leslie and wife of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Nels Gertsen, Mrs. Alex Semro and daughter of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Christ Hansen and family of Portage.

PETERSEN, Violet 1892 - 1990
Surnames: Clough, Peterson
Abstracted from the Daily Tribune [Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI] Sat. 22 Sept. 1990, Page 2
Violet G. Peterson, 98, died Thursday Sept. 20, 1990 at Friendship.
Mrs. Peterson was born March 26, 1892 in the Adams county town of Big Springs to Stevens and Harriet Clough. She married Herbert Nels Peterson in 1909 in Friendship. He preceded her in death July 4, 1948. Survivors include their two children, her sister, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at the White Creek Congregational Church. Burial will be in Spring Grove cemetery, Wisconsin Dells.

PETERSON, Maren J.
Maren J. PETERSON d. 1894
Surname: PETERSON
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday, September 8, 1894, P4
DIED--PETERSON--at Niebull in the Town of Big Flats September 4, 1894, Maren Jensina PETERSON, beloved wife of Soren PETERSON aged 77 years, 6 months and 4 days. From childhood she had been a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church and died in the full hope of a blessed immortality. She leaves a husband and one son, Mr. Peter PETERSON who is present treasurer of the Town of Big Flats, to mourn her loss.

PETERSON, Peter Nelson 1846 - 1922
Surnames: PETERSON, JOHNSON, STORSLEE, DANIELS
From the Oxford Times [Oxford, Marquette County, Wisconsin], April 7, 1922
Peter Nelson Peterson was born near Copenhagen, Sjaeland Island, Denmark on January 3, 1846, and was a son of Nels and Margaret (Albright) Peterson, natives of the same locality. He came to America with his parents in 1867 and after seventeen days on board landed in New York, and later in 1868 settled in Adams County Wisconsin. He located on his farm west of Oxford in 1881. P. N. Peterson was married April 20, 1879 to Mrs. Mary Johnson, daughter of Oliver and Elsie Storslee who died March 13, 1889, at the age of 25 years. Mrs. A. Conger, a daughter of Mr. Peterson by his former marriage, still resides in Oxford. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, namely: Charles of Canada, William and Mrs. Laura Daniels, of Oxford. Mr. Peterson became a naturalized citizen of the United States and until a few years ago was well versed on current topics and took an active interest in the welfare of this community. Mr. Peterson died Thursday morning March 30 1922 at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 27 days.

PETRUCELLI, Henry
Henry Petrucelli, 1906 - 2001
Surnames: BUTLER, ESSARY, LUNETTA, PETRUCELLI
The Daily Tribune [Wisc Rapids Wood WI]
Henry H. PETRUCELLI, 95, of Arkdale, died Monday, April 30, 2001, at the House of Dove, Marshfield. Services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at Roseberrys Funeral Home and Crematory, Friendship. Burial will be at a later date in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Ill. Mr. PETRUCELLI was born Feb. 18, 1906, in Chicago. He worked at various places in Chicago, including as a dispatcher at GTE. He and his wife moved to Adams County on Oct. 4, 1969. Survivors include his wife, Estelle, of Arkdale; three daughters, Dee Dee (Andy) ESSARY, Mesa, Ariz.; Geri (Ronald) LUNETTA, Elgin, Ill., and Kathy BUTLER, Adams; one son, Jack (Delores) BUTLER, Oak Lawn, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

PFUNDHELLER, Ona M
Surname: PFUNDHELLER, GRIMM, CARR, EWER,IWANSKI, DAWES, KOHLBECK, JEFFERSON, TURKAL, MIKODA
From the Pittsville Record (Pittsville-Wood Co-WI), Thursday July 5, 2001, Page 2
Ona M. PFUNDHELLER, 98, formerly of Pittsville, died July 1, 2001 at the Drake House, Marshfield, where she had resided since July 2000. Memorial services were held July 5, 2001 at the United Church of Christ, Pittsville, with Rev. Nancy Carr, officiating, and burial was in Mound cemetery, Pittsville. Pallbearers were grandsons: Gary GRIMM, Glen EWER and Gerry IWANSKI, and great-grandsons Troy GRIMM, Eric IWANSKI, Ryan IWANSKI and Mike KOHLBECK. Ona was born March 12, 1903, in Monroe Center, the daughter of George and Lena (JEFFERSON) DAWES. She received her education in Adams. She married Fred PFUNDHELLER in Rhinelander on April 11, 1929. They lived in Rhinelander and Rib Lake before coming to the Pittsville area. They farmed for twenty years, retiring in 1962. They loved to travel, spending winters in their camper and later their van, enjoying the warm winters in Texas, Arizona and California. She left their farm in 1977, moving to Norris Manor in Marshfield so she could be closer to her daughter. Ona will be sadly missed by her daughters, Eleanor EWER and Janis (Melvin) GRIMM; her grandchildren, Gary (Sharon) GRIMM, Marilyn (Gerry) IWANSKI, Peggy GRIMM, Carolyn (Mike) KOHLBECK, Glen (Linda) EWER and Mary TURKAL; and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1975, sister Neva MIKODA in 1984, brother George DAWES in 1987 and one grandson Arlan Dean GRIMM in 1956. Grandma was worried that she was living so long because God had forgotten about her. Don't worry, Grandma, God would never forget someone as sweet as you. Buchanan Funeral Home, Pittsville, assisted the family with arrangements.

PHARIS, Terry W
Surname: PARTRIDGE, ROLAND, RYAN, VAN MATER
From The Adams County Times and Friendship Reporter Thur. Feb. 8, 2001 Section B p10
Terry Wayne Pharis, age 55, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001 in the Manor Care Nursing Home, Fond du Lac, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, in Roseberry's Funeral Home, Friendship, Pastor Sam Downey officiating. He was cremated. Terry was born Oct. 23, 1945 in Utica, Ohio, the son of Charles and Sara (Ryan) Pharis. He married Susan Ann Van Mater on Jan. 17, 1967 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife Susan Ann Pharis of Fund du Lac; a son, David (Andrea) Pharis of Lancaster, Calif.; daughters, Melissa, Lisa and Crystal Pharis of Fond du Lac; a brother, Paul (Martha) Pharis of Baldwin, Calif.; a sister, Naomi Partridge of Newark, Ohio; grandchildren, Taylor Roland of Fond du Lac, and Kyle Pharis of Lancaster, Calif.; and his mother and father-in-law, William and Maxine Van Mater of Friendship.

PHELPS, Edmund D
Surname: PHELPS
Adams County Press, Nov. 30, 1889
Edmund D. Phelps died at his residence in Lincoln, Nov 19, 1889, ages 73 years. He was born at Dryden NY. He came west and settled in Dodge Co., WI in June 1851. In Dec. of the same year he removed to the town of Lincoln, in this county, settling on the farm on which he has ever since resided until his death. He was accompanied here by three brothers, and the four settled on adjoining farms. Three of these brothers died here, and the surviving one some years ago moved to Minnesota, where he still lives. Mr. Phelps was the youngest of five brothers -- the one residing in Minnesota being the only one living.

Mr. Phelps was one of the oldest settlers here. When he came the neighbors were few and there was not a school house in the town. His death seems like the removal of an old landmark. He was a true friend and kind neighbor, and those in distress found with him sympathy and a helping hand. He was the kindest of fathers, and will be sadly missed by his children. He has held many places of trust in the community. He was treasurer of the town for many years and chairman of the town for several terms. He filled all honestly and uprightly. He read much and was passionately fond of flowers and all things beautiful in nature.

His youth was passed in the immediate vicinity of the house of Gerrett Smith, whom he greatly admired, and whose teachings had much to do in molding his character and principles. His convictions were firm, and his strong will and fervent expressions often led to his being misunderstood; but his kindness of heart and friendly disposition disarmed resentment and made those who opposed him his personal friends. He passed into the Beyond the friend of Justice, a lover of Humanity, and trusting in the Great Father for immortality. Five years ago his wife died, and since that event he has gradually failed in health. He tried to be patient and murmur not. In my last conversation with him, he said, "it seemed such a long, weary time ere he could go home." His five children, Willis, Henry, Rudolph, Susan and Angie did all that kind hearts could do to make his last moments peaceful and pleasant. Especially are his daughter Angie, and her husband, whose home was his to be commended for their uniform kindness and affectionate care with which they ministered to and solaced the last hours of their aged father. "Uncle Ed", as he was familiarly called, will be sadly missed by all near friends and neighbors. His friend, J. H. McChesney, preached the funeral sermon. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, the services were largely attended.

PHELPS, Minnie M
Surname: PHELPS
Adams County Press, Friendship WI, 21 Dec. 1889
Phelps - Dec. 13th, Miss Minnie M. Phelps, youngest daughter of Willis Phelps, aged 16 years. Minnie has been an invalid from her birth, and last Sunday night, Dec.8th, was taken with hemorrhage of the lungs, and Friday morning life left the frail little body. Although all knew she could not live long, she so intwined herself around all hearts that it seemed impossible to give her up. Her mother died when she was very small; so her father has been both father and mother to her; and to him the light of his life seems to have gone out. Never being able to play like other children, her mind was developed far beyond her years and at 10 years of age she had the mind and care for her father of a woman. She was always so kind, thoughtful and patient -- never complaining perfectly resigned to her lot, and no one ever knew her to do a wrong thing in thought, word, or deed. Minnie has always shown that true Christian spirit that many older ones might envy. And she talked of her own death and passage beyond as cooly and collectedly as she would talk of a visit to some dear friend. She had no fear of death, whatever. Over a year ago she told her friends that she would like to wear when dead, and what flowers she would like, and had selected one piece to be sung at her funeral. All of her wishes were complied with. Elders J. H. McChesney and V. H. Helms preached the funeral sermon and the words were very comforting to the friends and relatives and the many tears shed by all present showed the love in all hearts for Minnie. Her pall bearers were four young men and four young ladies of about her age -- all friends of her. It was the largest funeral held here for years.

PHELPS, Willis
Willis PHELPS, 1842 - 1906
Surname: JACKSON, PALMER, PHELPS
Source: From the Adams County Press, January 12, 1907 Page 4
Willis PHELPS was born Dec 3, 1842, in Oswego County, New York, and died at his home in Lincoln township, Adams county, Wisconsin, December 31, 1906.

He enlisted February 8, 1864 in the Eighth Battery, Wisconsin Volunteers and was discharged August 10, 1865. He was united in marriage to Miss Florilla PALMER October 29, 1865. To them were born five children, three of whom are dead. His wife died May 8, 1880. He was again married April 12, 1894, to Miss Nannie JACKSON and to them were born three children who with the companion and other friends are left to mourn his loss.

He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the G. A. R. Post at Friendship, Wisconsin. The funeral was held at the Phelps schoolhouse Wednesday, January 2, 1907, Rev. E. Cronk officating.

PHILLIPS, Mary (WHIPPLE)
Mary (WHIPPLE) PHILLIPS, 1821 - 1899
Surname: BUCK, HASKINS, LATHAM, PHILLIPS, WHIPPLE
Source: From the Adams County Press, Dece,ber 9, 1899, Page 4
DIED--PHILLIPS--Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. HASKINS, in Kilbourn City, Nov 23, 1899, Mrs. Mary PHILLIPS, aged 78 years, 4 months and 16 days.

Mary Maria (WHIPPLE) PHILLIPS was born in Chataqua county, state of New York, on the 8th day of July, 1821. On September 7, 1842, she was married to R. C. PHILLIPS and the newly wedded pair established their home just over the state line in Pennsylvania.

In 1852 Mr. PHILLIPS moved his family west, and settled on a farm near Little Lake in the town of Jackson, in this county. On the breaking out of the War of the Rebellion, Mr. PHILLIPS enlisted in the Union army, but the ardorous labors and exposures of the service proved too severe, and he died the following year of disease contracted in such service, leaving to the care of his widow eight surviving children. Two daughters died before the father.

Mrs. PHILLIPS was the mother of ten children, seven daughters and three sons, and the death of the husband and father cast a burden upon her such as is given to few women to bear; but she bore it bravely and well--how well only the tender memories, the grateful hearts of her children, and the respect and admiration of cherishing friends may tell. Her oldest child at home when the father died was but sixteen years of age.

About forty years ago she and her husband were converted to Christ, and joined the P. M. Church. Later as the Congregational church occupied the field in which was her residence, she united by letter with the church of that name. Three years ago, after her removal to Kilbourn City, she united by letter with the M. E. Church at that place, and retained her membership in that church until she died. She passed away with the full hope in the saving grace of the Redeemer. Among the last of her sayings was this; "The Lord is good, his mercies endure forever."

Mrs. PHILLIPS left surviving her six children--three sons and three daughters--Austin PHILLIPS of South Dakota, Lucinda HASKINS of Kilbourn City Wisconsin, Lorania LATHAM of Aurora, South Dakota, Melvin PHILLIPS of Lockett, Colorado, Hattie BUCK of Hooper, Colorado, and Robert PHILLIPS of Seattle, Washington.

"After Life's fitful fever, she sleeps well," in the home of Eternal Rest: but the influences for good of the life just ended on earth shall not be lost. The seeds scattered shall bring fruitage in other hearts, and yet others, for all time.

PIERCE, Alta, d. 1878
Surnames: HINES, PIERCE
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday July 20, 1878
Sad Bereavement--Only a few days ago we published a notice of the marriage of Miss Alta PIERCE, on the 4th of June, daughter of H. B. PIERCE of Moline, Illinois, and niece of the editor of the Press, to Mr. Willie HINES. Today we have to chronicle her death. To her many friends and acquaintances in this place, where the family formerly resided, this will be sad news indeed. She died on the first of this month, only a little more than three weeks subsequent to her marriage, of consumption.

In health, this young couple had plighted themselves, and fixed hopefully the day for marriage. The day came, and the promises given in health were kept, even while she lay weak and pale, counting the hours until death should come to separate them in this world forever.

PIERCE, Henry Alonzo, d. 1898
Henry Alonzo PIERCE, 1833 - 1898
Surname: BAXTER, PATCH, PIERCE, HARRISON, JONES
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday July 16, 1898 Page 4 Column 3
Henry Alonzo PIERCE died at his home in St. Joseph Michigan July 11th, 1898. The subject of this notice was the younger brother of the editor of the Press and was born in Penfield, Monroe county, New York, December 3, 1833, and it was there that he lived and grew to manhood. In December 1863 he came to Wisconsin and for about a year made his home in Friendship, Adams county. Then he went to Randolph, Dodge county, where he lived for a short time. About 1866 he went to Moline Illinois, where he met and married Miss Nettie PATCH, a most amiable lady, who died a few years later, leaving one child, a son. Mr. Charles F. PIERCE, now and for the last nine years connected with the Roberts Lumber Company of Chicago.

During the larger part of the time he resided in Moline he was prominently connected with the police department of that city, and the sound judgment, fidelity and resolute discharge of the duties of his position made him a favorite with all the law abiding citizens, and very strenuous efforts were made to retain him in the position; but a few years after the death of his first wife he married Miss Esther A. BAXTER of Moline, and the two desired to seek a more quiet life, so they retired to a farm near Genesee, Illinois.

Later the family moved to Chicago where they resided for several years. About three years ago impaired health made it necessary for him to leave Chicago and he removed to Michigan, settling near St. Joseph. The change afforded no permanent relief. In the summer of 1897; the malady had so far advanced as to compel him to forego all labor, and from that time until his death his condition was one of almost constant change, one week inspiring lively hope in the breasts of friends and the next filling them with the most gloomy apprehensions. For the last nine months of his life he suffered greatly. All that the loving ministrations of a devoted wife and friends could do was done to alleviate his sufferings. He battled bravely and with a fortitude never to be surpassed bore his almost never ceasing pains uncomplaining to the end. Brave, honest, a true friend, a tender, loving husband, a kind, indulgent parent, a hater of shams and hypocrisy--such was Henry Alonzo PIERCE.

He leaves a widow and one child--the son already spoken of. The remains were taken to Genesee, Illinois for burial and the funeral was on Wednesday from the Unitarian church of that place.

Source: From the Adams County Press [Friendship, Adams Co. WI], Saturday October 3, 1903, Page 1
PIERCE, Solon Wesley
Surname: PIERCE , WATERMAN, DeMOTT, BRUNSON, NORRIS
Solon Wesley PIERCE received his primary education in the public schools of Rochester, then took a course at Lima College, and later at Menden Academy, Menden, New York. He then became a stationary engineer, continuing in that calling for six years. In 1854 he came to Wisconsin, and located at Cascade (now White Creek) Adams county. He had taken up the study of law before leaving New York, and he taught school for several years. In 1857 he removed to Friendship, and was admitted to the bar in 1858, since which time he had been in the practice of his profession, until a few months ago when ill health compelled him to retire. He instituted the first gerrymander suit in the state of Wisconsin, in January 1892, having previously drafted a resolution which was adopted by the board of supervisors of Adams county, authorizing such action. His position was vindicated by the Supreme Court, which declared the apportionment unconstitutional, and ordered a re-apportionment. At the age of thirty years he was elected district attorney of the county, and he served three years as county judge. In 1861, April 28th, he with two associates, Thomas B. MARSDEN and D. D. McGIBENY, issued the first number of the Adams County Press, of which he had been sole proprietor since 1856, and with which he was continuously connected since its establishment with the exception of the interval during which he was in the Civil War. To the Press he devoted much of his time and energy and to him is due largely its present thriving condition. In 1866 Mr. PIERCE published "Battle Fields and Camp Fires of the Thirty-eighth Regiment."

Mr. PIERCE enlisted in Company K, Thirty-eighth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, September 12, 1864, and was made first lieutenant. His regiment was attached to the Ninth Army Corps, Army of the Potomoc, and he was never absent from duty during the entire period of his service. While in charge of a force of men engaged in felling trees in front of Union lines a tree fell across his legs, causing severe injuries. He was compelled to go on crutches for three weeks, but he appeared regularly for duty. His entire army record was marked by faithfulness to duty, patriotism and courage. He received his honorable discharge June 24, 1865.

In 1870 Mr. PIERCE was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly, and was elected to the same body in 1877, 1878, 1880, 1 881, 1882 and 1897. He was the author of that measure providing for biennial elections in Wisconsin, and was active in securing the adoption of the amendment to the state constitution authorizing the same. He served as chairman of the judiciary committee in 1880, 1881 and 1882. He was active in the councils of the republican party, and in the assembly was a recognized leader.

On April 16, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Harriet E. WATERMAN. Of this union were born five children, four daughters and one son--Kate now Mrs. R. S. HARRISON of Friendship; May, now Mrs. N. M. JONES of Friendship; Mrs. Nellie L., Jessie W. and Harry S. PIERCE.

Three years ago last March Mrs. PIERCE died, and since that time his health had gradually failed. Last winter he went south, in the hope that the change in climate might prove beneficial to his health, which was for a time somewhat improved. But in May he became worse and since that date had been unable to attend to any business matters. On September 11, 1903, he was stricken critically ill, and was afterward confined to the bed or couch. His physicians held out no hope for his recovery. He gradually grew weaker and on Wednesday morning, September 23, his brother watching at his bedside, noted a change in his appearance; he called his name and receiving no word or look of recognition, summoned the members of the family, but he never rallied and passed away without regaining consciousness. Funeral services were held at the church Friday afternoon at 1:30. A prayer was had at the home, and then the remains were followed to the church. Six Masonic Brethren--J. B. KEYES, A. F. HILL, E. KNIGHT, C. H. SCHNEIDER, A. F. STOWELL and W. R. ATCHERSON--acted as pallbearers. James DRUMMOND of the Necedah order, conducted the Masonic services, and a large delegation of Necedah brethren were present. Rev. A. H. SMITH made a brief address, taking for his text the words "He was a good man." A large crowd of his old comrades of the G. A. R., bearing the starry flag he loved, and of his neighbors and friends from the surrounding country, gathered to pay their last respects to his memory. At the close of the services at the church, the remains were conveyed to the village cemetery, where, with the beautiful rites of the Masonic order, he was laid to rest beside the wife of his youth.

"He was a good man!" the widow, the fatherless and suffering, the needy, his friends and associates of many years, recalling little kindly incidents of his life, have echoed the words of the speaker, "He was a good man." And to those who cherish the memory of his life through the happy years of the intimate association of the family fireside, it seems that the Master had in mind such a one when he uttered the words of the text.

Enemies he had, 'tis true, but we believe that during all the changing years he ever retained the respect of those by whom he was most bitterly opposed.

For nearly half a century he lived in Adams county, and during all that time he devoted himself to what he believed were the best interests of the people. He gave to us all the best years of his life, and now, having passed the mark of three score years and ten, he has lain him down to rest--his life work ended. Solon Wesley PIERCE, for more than forty years identified with the life of Adams county, was a native of New York, having been born in the town of Yorkshire, Cattaraugus county, on March 7, 1831, the son of Daniel and Adeline (DeMOTT-BRUNSON) PIERCE. Daniel PIERCE is supposed to have been a native of Massachusetts, and was of English lineage. His ancestors located near Marblehead in the early days of the Massachusetts colony, and the members of this family were active in the public affairs of the great commonwealth for many generations. The grandfather of our subject, John PIERCE, had charge of a military school in Marblehead for some years, and later became a Methodist minister, and removed to New York, where he died. Daniel PIERCE followed the occupation of a farmer, and died in Rochester, New York, in 1843, at the age of forty-five years. Our subject's mother, who later married James W. NORRIS, lived for many years at Nunda, Livingston county, New York, where she died at the age of sixty-two years. Her father, Hosea BRUNSON, was a veteran of the War of 1812, serving in a New York regiment. His family were of Scandinavian origin. His death occurred at Brighton, New York.

PIKE, Alice (nee COTTON)
Alice M. (nee COTTON) PIKE, 1869-1904
Surname: COTTON, PIKE
Source: From the Adams County Press, April 23, 1904, Page 5
Died--Mrs. Alice M. PIKE

Miss Alice M. COTTON was born at Roche-a-Cri, Adams County, Wisconsin, April 17, 1869. Was married to Halsey PIKE at Friendship, March 30th, 1890. She was taken sick April 4 with that dread disease pneumonia, and all that loving hands could do as well as the best skill of the physician, could not overcome this disease, and she passed away Saturday April 9th. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and four children, two boys and two girls, the oldest 13 and the youngest a girl of 3. Mrs. PIKE was a strong believer in Christ, being a member of the Congregational Church of New Chester, Adams county, Wisconsin.

The funeral was held from the Methodist church at Oxford Tuesday, Rev. DuVal preaching from the words found in Luke 8:5? "She is not dead but sleepeth." The choir rendered some beautiful singing. After the service all that remained mortal of Mrs. PIKE was tenderly borne to the tomb, there to await the summons of Him whose voice shall wake the dead. --Central Union

PIKTURNA, Peter C
Peter C. PIKTURNA 1919-2001
Surname: BYRNE, MARTINKAITE, WAITKUS
From the Adams County Times & Friendship Reporter Wed. March 28, 2001 P5 Section B
Peter Ciphrian Pikturna, age 81, of Oxford, died Mon., March 26, 2001 in his home. He was born May 1, 1919 in Chicago, the only son of Placidus and Rozalia (Martinkaite) Pikturna. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He married the former Martha Catherine Waitkus on May 17, 1947 in Chicago. They resided on the south side of Chicago where he was employed as a mail carrier with the U.S. Post Office until retirement in 1977. They moved to rural Oxford in 1978. Martha preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 1988. While in Chicago he was a member of the Polka Band "Three Notes" for several years. He was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the Milwaukee Accordian Club, Neenah Valley VFW Post # 6003 of Oxford, and St. Ann's Catholic Church in Brooks. He is survived by one son, Mark (Annie) Pikturna of Wrightstown; one daughter, Anita (Danny) Byrne of Burbank, Ill.; five grandchildren, Andrew and Jason Pikturna, Matthew, Jessica and Kenneth Byrne; one half-brother, Richard Pikturna of Chicago; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents, a son Paul and three sisters, Rose, Martha and Adelle. Mass of the Resurrection services will be held in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Brooks, at 11 a.m. Sat., March 31, Father Daniel Kelly will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside services performed under the auspices of Neenah Valley VFW Post #6003. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church. Steinhaus Funeral Home, Westfield, served the family.

PLATT, Lulu E
Lula E. PLATT 1920-2001
Surname: ENGNATH, GOODHUE, HAWESJUNGENBERG, PLATT, POCKAT, RIPLEY, THORNE
From the Adams County Times and Friendship Reporter Wed. Jan. 10, 2001 P9B
Lula Elaine Platt, age 80, of Oxford, died Mon. Jan. 8, in Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. Funeral services were held in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oxford, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, Rev. David W. Totsky officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Town of Jackson, Adams County. She was born June 26, 1920 in Adams County, the daughter of Roy and Edna (Hawes) Thorne. She married Everett F. "Hank" Platt on Oct. 19, 1940. He preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1996. In her earlier years she worked at several jobs in the Wis. Dells area and had lived in Oxford for the past 22 years. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and it's Ladies Aide in Oxford, as well as the Neenah Valley VFW Post #6003 Auxiliary, also of Oxford. She especially enjoyed crafting and sewing. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law, Earl Jungenberg in 1987; a brother, Dale Thorne; and her close friend, Leon Goodhue. Survivors include: two daughters, Evelyn (friend-David Ripley) Jungenberg of Oxford and Marsha (Pat) Pockat of Lake Bay, Wash.; one son, Gordon (Katie) Platt of Wis. Dells; 10 grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Engnath of Mt. Horeb and Hildreth Pfeifer of Albany, Wis.; a brother, Wayne Thorne of Wis. Dells; nieces, nephews and other relatives. The Steinhaus Funeral Home, Westfield, served the family.

PLUGH, Mrs. John
Mrs. John PLUGH, d. 1895
Surname: PECK, PLUGH
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday April 13, 1895, Page 5
Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. A. PECK, April 7th, Mrs. John PLUGH, aged ninety years, four months and sixteen days.

PODOLL, Darwin
Darwin Podoll, 1922 - 1983
From the Daily Tribune (Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI), Monday June 6, 1983, Page 2
Darwin Podoll, 61, of Grand Marsh, died Saturday at his home.
Mr. Podoll was born April 21, 1922 in Cook Co., Illinois, and was married to June Hall in 1952 in Adams. He was a farmer, chairman of the town of New Haven and a member of the Adams County Board. Survivors include his wife, three sons and a brother, and three grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at New Chester Church and burial will be in the New Chester cemetery.

POLIVKA, James
James POLIVKA, d. 1885
Surname: MCGOWAN, POLIFKA, POLIVKA
From the Adam County Press, June 5, 1885, Page 5 June 27, 1885, Page 4
SERIOUS BURNING--On Wednesday last, the barn of Mr. J. POLIFKA, in the town of Preston, and about a mile east of Fordham, together with a reaper, mower and horse-rake therein, were consumed by fire. All the family, except the old gentleman were absent. The fire originated in a straw stack, and from that communicated to the thatched roof of the barn. At the time the barn caught fire, there were several colts in it, and these the old gentleman succeeded in getting out. He next attempted to save some of the machinery, and while doing so the blazing thatched roof came down upon him, and before he could get out, he was very seriously if not dangerously burned. Dr. McGOWAN is attending the sufferer.

POLIVKA, Mrs.
Source: From the Adams County Press, Saturday October 9, 1897, Page 3 Column 3 (two items in 'local brevities')
Mrs. Polivka, the old lady whom the Press made mention of last week as having had a hand amputated, died on October 2nd, too late for the news to reach us before the paper was printed that day. Mrs. Polivka came with her husband from Bohemia many years ago and the family settled on the farm where she died. She was of retiring disposition, faithful in all the relations of life, and made few acquaintances outside of a small circle of Bohemian friends. The funeral was last Saturday, the services being conducted by Rev. Kurzejka, pastor of the Catholic church, of which the deceased was a devout member. Peter and John Polivka, of Lyons, Ill., were visitors in this vicinity on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, last, called here to attend the funeral fo their mother.

From the Adam County Press, June 27, 1885, Page 4
DIED--Mr. James POLIVKA died Sunday morning from effects of his burns sustained a few weeks ago. Burial was Tuesday in the Town of Lincoln Catholic cemetery. Mr. POLIVKA was 56 years old, and ever since he came to this vicinity has been regarded as an industrious, thrifty, reliable citizen. He leaves a widow and seven children who are deeply grieved at the sad and tragic death of the husband and father.

POLIVKA, Mrs. John (nee Mary MANN)
Mrs. John (Mary MANN) POLIVKA, 1871 - 1919
Surname: MANN, POLIVKA
From the Friendship Reporter, October 30, 1919, Page 1
Mary MANN was born in Bohemia on Nov 16, 1871. She came to this country with her parents when three years of age. On August 27, 1889 she was united in marriage with John POLIVKA; to this union six sons and two daughters were born, Peter, John, Edward, George, Robert and Richard, Agnes and Mary. She was a kind and loving wife, mother and sister, and will be greatly missed. Those left to mourn their loss are the husband, six sons, two daughters and one sister. Mrs. POLIVKA's passing was the same way as her life had been lived--peaceful and contented--with a firm belief in the reward that must come to those who live their life not alone for self but share their blessings with those whom they are called to associate. The sympathy of the community goes out to the husband and children, but they have the knowledge of a life well-lived, and accomplishment well done.

POWERS, ELizabeth H
Elizabeth H. POWERS, d. 1884
Surname: POWERS
Adams County Press, Sat Jan 26 1884 Page 5 Column 3
DIED-POWERS--At Easton, on the 11th of January, Elizabeth H., daughter of Charlie D. and Theda C. POWERS, aged one year.

POWERS, Mrs. Jane, 1806 - 1898
Mrs. Jane POWERS, 1806 - 1898
Surnames: POWERS, VANWIE
Adams County Press, January 7, 1899 Page 1
Mrs. Jane POWERS, one of the earliest settlers in the town of Easton, died at the home of her son-in-law, Nelson VANWIE, in Iowa, the last day of December, aged 92 years. Her husband, Gridley POWERS, was for many years a prominent and highly respected citizen of Easton. He died many years ago and was buried in the cemetery of that town. The remains of Mrs. POWERS were brought to Easton and laid beside those of her husband. A son of the parties, Mr. B. H. POWERS, was for nearly four years county treasurer of this county, and died a few weeks before the close of his second term, having, however, been elected to a third term before his death occurred.

POWERS, Oscar
Source: Source: From the Adams County Press August 22, 1874, Page 3

Drowned at Big Spring – by Sheriff Smith we learn that a little son, aged about four years, of Oscar POWERS of Big Spring, fell into the mill pond at that place, a week ago last Sunday, and was drowned. It is supposed that unbeknown to either of the parents, the little fellow started to follow his father who had gone for the cows, and in doing so attempted to cross the foot-bridge near the house, and fell off into the water. The father soon returned, and missing the child, went to the bridge where he found the boy’s hat. The body was soon recovered, but life was too far gone to admit of restoration.

POWERS, Victor
Victor POWERS, d. 1899
Surname: POWERS
Source: From the Adams County Press, August 26, 1899 Page 1 [Copied from the Portage State Register] Victor POWERS, eldest son of Mrs. Eliza POWERS of Big Spring, who has been employed in Harvard, Illinois, was struck and instantly killed by lightning Friday afternoon while at work in the field. He was 27 years old. Dr. Stillman, a former resident of Kilbourn, who resides three miles from Harvard, accompanied the remains home Saturday. The funeral was held Sunday from the M. E. Church in Big Spring, and it was a very large one. Mr. POWERS was well-liked by all. Besides his mother, four sisters and three brothers survive.

**From the Aug 19, 1899 Adams County Press, Page 5 Column 3
"Last Sunday Victor POWERS, of Big Spring, while standing the doorway of a barn below Portage where he was at work, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Two other persons standing in the same doorway escaped though severely shocked by the electric bolt. Victor POWERS was quite well known here in Friendship, having attended the High School, and also for a time served as salesman in Jones' hardware store."

PRATT, John
John PRATT, 1892-1921
Surname: PRATT
From the Friendship Reporter, Thursday February 13, 1921, Page 6
John, the second son of the late Michael and Mrs. Mina PRATT, was born at the farm home of the family three and one-half miles west of the village, on April 23, 1892 and died at a hospital in Milwaukee on January 24th, 1921 aged 28 years, nine months and one day. John was a well-known young farmer, having lived all of his life on the farm where he was born. His father died in 1913, and it fell to him to become the mainstay and manager of the farm. he proved himself fully capable for the task, and made the farm one well-kept and a source of pride to himself and the family. He possessed a quiet, unassuming nature and was of a kind and genial disposition. By his industry, thrift and integrity he made himself respected and esteemed by all who knew him. His sudden taking away while life was so vigorous and full of promise of future years of usefulness and happiness is indeed sad. For the past eleven years deceased had been a beneficiary member of the local lodge of Modern Woodmen, and had held many offices in the lodge, in which he took a deep interest and was a regular attendant. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mina PRATT; three sisters, Misses Mary, Sybil and Celia; and two brothers, James and Edward, besides other relatives. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Funeral services were held at St. Leo's Catholic church in this village on Wednesday morning, January 26th, conducted by Rev. McManee, and interment was in the family lot in Mount Calvary cemetery.

PRESTON, Nina O.
Surname: BECKER, HALL, WILKINS
From The Adams County Times Thursday, August 22, 1968 P1
Funeral services for Nina O. Preston, 59, who died Sunday, August 4 at Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Arizona were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, at Northwest Mortuary, with burial at the Greenwood Memorial Park in Phoenix. The former Nina Hall of Dellwood, went to Phoenix in 1956 from her native home in Strongs Prairie where she was the first Principal of the Roche-a-Cri School and a member of the Eastern Star. She had taught at the Rancho Solano Day School in Phoenix. Survivors include: her husband, Gerald; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Ann Becker of Phoenix and Mrs. Patricia J. Wilkins of Prescott; three sons, Larry of Phoenix, Ariz. and Jack and Gary of Dellwood; three sisters and four brothers of Wis. and 11 grandchildren.

PROCHASKA, E. O.
OBITUARY: The Adams Times, July 25, 1942
E.O. PROCHASKA, 73, DIES AT FRIENDSHIP; RITES HELD TUESDAY: E. O. Prochaska, well known resident of Adams county since 1904, died at his home near Friendship Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home and last rites were conducted by the Rev. C. A. O'Neill of Nekoosa. The body was take to Chicago for cremation. Emmanuel Otto Prochaska, 73, was born in Chicago Aug. 13, 1868. He was secretary of the Arkdale Mutual Fire Insurance company for the past 25 years. Mr. Prochaska is survived by his wife, two sons, Otto, Chicago, and Victor, Madison, and a daughter, Mrs. A. L. Novak, St. Louis.

PROCHASKA, George
Surname: Prochaska, Franz
OBIT: THE ADAMS TIMES, June 1, 1928
GEORGE PROCHASKA DIED FRI., MAY 25, IN HOSPITAL AT MILWAUKEE--AGED 24: Was World War Veteran and Saw Service Overseas-- Member of Adams Co. Post, American Legion and Adams Lodge F. & A. M.

Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Prochaska were called to Milwaukee, Friday, May 25, by the death of their oldest son, George, who died in the Marquette hospital in that city, after a prolonged illness of over two years duration by a cancer on the right shoulder.

George Prochaska was born in Chicago, Oct. 28, 1893, but came with his parents to live on a farm 2 1/2 miles east of Friendship, at the age of 11 years, where he grew to manhood. He received his education in the schools of Chicago and Friendship, and remained on the home farm until he entered the service of his country in September 1917, being one of the first group of boys who left this country. He served 18 months, 5 months of which were overseas, in Battery D, 331 Field Artillery of the Black Hawk division. After returning from the army he became a locomotive fireman on the C. & N. until his first illness in Jan. 1926, when he was forced to obtain lighter work and found employment in a Milwaukee department store. For the last nine weeks, he had been in Marquette hospital under acute suffering until his death came to relieve him. On June 20, 1923, he was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Franz of Milwaukee, who with one little son, George, Jr., aged 3, mourn a great loss, together with the parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Prochaska, two brothers, Otto H. of Chicago, Victor H. of Madison, and one sister, Milada J. at home. Funeral services were held at the home in Milwaukee, Monday afternoon, by the Masonic lodge and interment was in the Wanderer's Rest of that city. A large number of relatives from Chicago were present. Deceased was a member of Quincy lodge 71, F. & A.M., Friendship, the Royal Arch Chapter at Kilbourn, the Commandery at Milwaukee, Eastern Star of Friendship, the American Legion at Adams, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow.

PROCHASKA, MRS. EMANUEL O
Surnames: PROCHASKA, LAYER, NOVAK, SLADEK
The Adams Times, Adams Wisconsin, Feb. 7, 1946
MRS. EMANUEL O. PROCHASKA
Johanna LAYER was born at Kozlany, near the city of Praque, Czechoslovakia, on May 27, 1873, the daughter of Frank and Anna LAYER. At age three, with her parents, four brothers and one sister, she came to the United States where the family settled in Chicago and where she grew to womanhood. In 1893, she was united in marriage with Emanual Otto PROCHASKA. To this union were born: George, who was a veteran of World War I and who passed away at the age of 34 years on May 25, 1928; Otto of Chicago and Victor of Madison, and Milada (Mrs. A.L. NOVAK of St. Louis).

In 1904, Mr. & Mrs. PROCHASKA came from Chicago and settled on a farm two and one-half miles east of Friendship, which remained their home for many years until the death of Mr. PROCHASKA on July 17, 1942, after which Mrs. PROCHASKA made her home at the Sullivan flat in Friendship. Her winters were spent at the home of her daughter in St. Louis, MO. Last December 1st, Mr. & Mrs. Victor PROCHASKA of Madison took her to St. Louis to make the trip as comfortable as possible because of her declining health and it was there that death found heron February 5, 1946, at the age of 72 years and 8 months. Her sons and daughter put forth the utmost efforts to make her declining years as happy as possible which was the reward of her life well lived. One of her most cherished wishes was realized before her passing in the safe return of her grandson, George, from World War II who was in combat for many months, but who received his honorable discharge only last October. Survivors to mourn her loss include her two sons, Otto of Chicago, Victor of Madison, her daugher, Mrs. Anton Novak of St. Louis, Missouri, her grandchildren, George, Robert, Joanne and Carole NOVAK, one sister, Mrs. Anna SLADEK, of Palo Alto, California, and one brother, Emanuel Layer of this city. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the Marik Funeral Home, 2534 Crawford Ave., Chicago, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in the Bohemian National Cemetery.

PUDIL, Ethel L.
Ethel L. (Eberius) PUDIL 1920-2001
Surnames: EBERIUS, ENNIS, FRANK, HOFFMAN, KRAUSE, WINGER
From the Daily Tribune Mon. Feb. 26, 2001 Page SA
Ethel L. (Eberius) Pudil, 81, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, died Friday evening, Feb. 23, 2001, at the King Veterans Home in Waupaca County. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Wisconsin Rapids. Mrs. Pudil was born on Jan. 2, 1920, in Wisconsin Rapids, to Paul and Mathilda (Winger) Frank. On March 17, 1945, she married Leonard Eberius in Wisconsin Rapids. He died on Sept. 15, 1989. She then married Clarence Pudil in 1993. He died in 1997. Mrs. Pudil was a homemaker. Survivors include one sister, Norma (Edwin) Hoffman, Adams County town of Rome; two brothers, Lawrence Frank, Paradise, Calif., and Herbert Frank, King; one sister-in-law, Norma Ennis, Wisconsin Rapids; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Elaine Krause, Almond. She was predeased by her parents and her two husbands. Friends may call at Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday.