Warner Township

Clark County, Wisconsin

Warner Township Pioneers

By Sharon Short & the Clark Co., WI History Buffs

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WAGNER-MURPHY family, Warner township

1906 sec 22 residence F. Wagner (1915 = Mrs. Murphy)

WAGNER-Murphy, Emma nee Lyons (10 Mar 1875 - 6 May 1957)

Graveside rites for Mrs. Emma Murphy, 82, Tigerton, were conducted at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clark Co, by the pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Preceding interment, services were held that morning at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at Marion. Mrs. Murphy, nee Emma Lyons, was born March 10, 1875, in Fond du Lac and died May 6, 1957 at the Clintonville Hospital, following a lingering illness. A former resident of Greenwood, she was married twice, to Frank Wagner(5 Feb 1869 11 July 1903, son of Anthony and Mary Wagner) and to Mose Murphy (married 27 June 1905), both of who are deceased. She is survived by two sons from her first marriage, Leo Wagner, Downers Grove, Ill., and Arnold Wagner, Milwaukee and one daughter (from her second marriage), Mrs. R.C. (Emeline Murphy) Heins, Tigerton. (Emma buried as Emma Murphy Wagner)

MURPHY, Mose (9 Oct 1857 - 20 May 1936)

Mose Murphy died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Brown, at Greenwood, Clark Co, May 20, 1936. Mr. Murphy was born at Frampton, Canada, Oct. 9, 1857, and was 78 years, 7 months and 13 days of age at the time of his death. At an early age he came to Clark Co and settled on a farm in the town of Weston, where he resided ever since. He was married (7 July 1891) to Mary Redmond (and on 27 June 1905 to Emma nee Lyons Wagner), who preceded him in death (Mary nee Redmond Murphy 27 Dec 1870 - 29 May 1903, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Redmond). The following children survive: Edward of Spokane, Wash. Frank and Fred of the Weston; Hazel, Mrs. Louis Brown, Greenwood and Emaline, Mrs. Rufus Hines of Tigerton, Wis. One brother, William of Chattanooga, Oklahoma, also survives. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery at Neillsville. Those from out of town attending the funeral were Edward Murphy of Spokane, Wash; Father Joseph Murphy of Chattanogo, Ok; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Murphy, Acadia Valley, Alberta, Canada; Mr. and Mrs. Arne Peterson, George Zimmer, James Redmond and Mrs. Elery Moberg of Neillsville; Mrs. Helen Eckes and daughter of Marshfield.

Brown-Helwig, Hazel nee MURPHY (18 Mar 1902 - 8 Jan 1976)

Services were held at Zion United Church of Christ here for Mrs. Hazel M. Helwig, 73, Greenwood. She was found dead Jan. 8, 1976 at her home by her son, Laverne Brown. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Hazel Murphy was born (parents were Mary nee Richmond and Mose Murphy) March 18, 1902, in the Town of Weston, and received her education in the rural Greenwood schools. Her first marriage was in Jan. 1920 to Louis Brown, who preceded her in death in Feb. 1946. She lived most of her life in Greenwood until her second marriage on Sept. 16, 1959 to Lester Helwig. The couple then lived in Eau Claire. Mr. Helwig died in Dec. 1966.  Survivors include a son, Laverne (Bud) Brown, Greenwood; three step-daughters, Mrs. Irvin (Edna) Eleason, Eleva; Mrs. Alfred (Irene) Whilly, Salem, and Mrs. George (Jean) Chaput, Eau Claire, and two step-sons, Walter Helwig, Ardmore, Okla., and Russell Helwig, Milwaukee; two brothers, Edward Murphy, Spokane, Wash., and Frank Murphy, Greenwood. A brother also preceded her in death.

WARNCKE family, Warner township

1895 census, head of family: Jno Warnke 6 male, 2 female

1893 sec 6 residence J. Warncke; sec 3 no residence J. W.

1887: The J. Warncke and Kreissig families homestead in Braun Settlement.

School: Warner--Braun Settlement (1900-1901) Pupils: Nellie Johnson, Earl Daugherty, Clara Braun, Adolph Geisler, Olga Braun, Earl Williams, Louie Seibold, Theressia Toetsch, Tony Braun, Tillie Horn, Ben Daugherty, Gracie Daugherty, Chris Warncke, Eddie Braun, Harry Seibold, Frony Seibold, Lena Seibold, Harry Glenzer, Georgie Braun, Earnie Warncke, Clarence Williams, Gustave Horn, Oscar Horn, Dora Horn, Arthur Horn, Emma Braun, Sebastian Toetsch

1905 Longwood census: Warncke, Louis Servant W M 16 S WI Germany Day Labor (John Arnold residence) Warncke, Fred Lodger W M 18 S WI Germany Farm Labor (residing with Richard Laneville)

1905 Warner census: Anna Warncke, age 10, listed as "ward" of Henry Meier. Christian Warncke, age 14, listed as ward of Herman Schwarze

Jan 18, 1906: Louie Warncke drew the lucky number and got the graphophone. Longwood Greenwood Gleaner

WARNCKE, Caroline nee Wilcke (25 April 1861 - 4 May 1930)

Caroline Wilcke, daughter of John and Maria Wilcke, was born in Raduhn, Mecklenburg, Germany April 25, 1861 and was received into the membership of their local church by confirmation in 1875. She was married to John Warncke of the same place on April 11, 1882. They came to Sheboygan, Wis. in 1884 and moved to the farm where Gustave Horn lives in the Town of Warner in 1887. This was their home until the death of Mr. Warncke on March 28, 1903 (born 28 Jan 1858). Ten children were born to this union, four preceded the mother in death. (Forest Hill Cemetery: Johann W. J. 19 June 1885 - 11 Aug 1888; unnamed baby born and died 7 Aug 1890; Mina 8 June 1899 - 24 July 1899; Selma 15 Feb 1896 - 3 July 1897) Those living are Frederick of Withee, Louis (8 Aug 1888 - 3 Jan 1961, married Ida Sell) of Riplinger, Mrs. W. Taylor of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Otto Seikman of Sheboygan. William and Christian have not been heard from for a number of years. After the death of Mr. Warncke she made her home with her children and with her sister, Mrs. Schomberg of Sheboygan Falls. Besides Mrs. Schomberg she is survived by Mrs. Fred Braun of Greenwood and two brothers, Joseph Wilcke of Farmville, Va., and Theodore Wilcke of Ione, Mont. Mrs. Christ Braun, who passed away four years ago was also a sister. Mr. and Mrs. John Warncke were charter members of the Braun Settlement Reformed Church. Mrs. Warncke passed away May 4 1930 after a short illness of yellow jaundice at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Siekman. A short funeral service was conducted at the Lutheran Church at Sheboygan Falls, and in the local Reformed Church. She reached the age of 69 years 1 month and 10 days. Interment was made in the Braun Settlement Cemetery. (a.k.a. Forest Hill Cemetery).

August 11, 1888: Johann, two year old child of Johann and Caroline Warncke died.

Braun Settlement cemeterys second burial.

August 7, 1890: Unnamed infant of Johann and Caroline Warncke born, died, buried Braun Settlement cemetery.

July 3, 1897: Selma, 17-month old daughter of Johann and Caroline Warncke dies, buried Braun Settlement cemetery.

July 24, 1899: Mina, 6-week old daughter of Johann and Caroline Warncke dies, buried Braun Settlement cemetery.

WARNCKE, Fred J. (15 Jan 1887 - 20 Jan 1947)

His passing away came as a shock to his many friends even though they knew he was a patient at the Medford Hospital, where he died Jan. 20, 1947. Fred Joseph Warncke was a resident of Owen and stalwart citizen for 60 years. Final rites were conducted from the Griebenow Funeral Home and burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery. Fred Joseph Warncke was born on Jan 15 1887(son of John and Caroline Warncke) in the Braun Settlement northwest of Greenwood. On March 21, 1913 he and Amelia Koplitz were united in marriage at a ceremony performed at Duluth, Minn. Eleven years later, in 1924, she passed away, leaving her husband and family of four daughters, with which they had been blessed. For the past 23 years Mr. Warncke had been a devoted father to his daughters, even though he had been afflicted with illness for twenty years. Every attempt was made to relieve his suffering, periods of hospitalization were frequent and relief only temporary. His past was an eventful one, as he enjoyed participating in the occupation of farming, and prior to that during the lumbering days in this vicinity, gained renown as a chef in the lumbering camps, and at one time operated a restaurant business in the city. During the past four years he had efficiently served the Meadowview Co Club as their club house manager. Surviving him are his daughters, Mrs. George (Kathryn) Cross, Appleton; Mrs. Fred (Majorie) Czeshinski, Medford; Mrs. Harvey (Marguerite) Prill, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Carl (Eleanore) Riber, Owen. Two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Random Lake, Wis. and Mrs. Otto Sickmann (Seikman), Sheboygan, and a brother, Louis of Curtiss.

WARNCKE, Amelia nee Koplitz (30 Oct 1887 - 16 Feb 1924)

News of the death of Mrs. Fred Warncke saddened the hearts of many when it was learned that she had passed away of pleurisy, at her home three miles west of the village of Withee, after an illness of about a week. She was the daughter of Mrs. Fred Koplitz, Sr., and was 26 years, 3 months and 27 days of age. The passing of this good woman at this time is particularly sad, for the past ten weeks sickness has been in the home. First three of the children were taken ill with whooping cough, and after recovering from this disease, the home was quarantined with Scarlet fever, and following this Mrs. Warncke gave birth to a daughter twelve days before her death. She leaves to mourn, her husband and four children, an aged mother, three brothers, Fred, Henry and William, all of Withee, and three sisters, Mrs. Hugh Mongan and Mrs. Wm. Mongan, Oshkosh, and Mrs. George Douphner, Salt Lake City, all of who came to attend the funeral except Mrs. Douphner, who could not come at this time. Funeral services were conducted from the home, St. Katherine's Church of Owen, officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery.

WARNCKE, Eleanor marriage 30 Mar 1936

Miss Eleanor Warncke, daughter of Fred Warncke, Maplehurst, became the bride of Carl Riber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Riber, Green Grove, at a quiet home ceremony at the Riber home on March 30. Her attendant, Miss Myrtice Koplitz. The groom was attended by his brother, Elmer Riber. Mrs. Riber was graduated from the Withee high school in the class of 1929

Note: There were also Warnke (no "c") and Warnecke families living in Clark Co during the same time period but unable to tie them into the preceding Warncke family.

WARNER families, Warner township

WARNER, Mark B. family, Warner township

1875 census: Warner, W. B.; 15 male, 4 female

1895 census, head of family: David Warner 3 male, 1 female

1895 census, head of family: Geo Warner 1 male, 5 female

1895 census, head of family: M. B. Warner 2 male, 1 female

1905 #141 Warner, Lavina Head W F 68 Widow Illinois Maine Farmer 0 O F F  Mead, Byron Son in Law W M 34 M Wisconsin NY/Canada Farmer 9  Gertrude Daughter W F 34 M Wisconsin NY/Ill  Harvey Grand Son W M 9 S Wisconsin NY/Ill  Benson Grand Son W M 5 S Wisconsin NY/Ill  Vida Grand Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin NY/Ill

1905 #62 Warner, George Head W M 40 M Wisconsin NY/Ill Day Laborer 11 O F  Jenny Wife W F 36 M Wisconsin New York House Keeper  Kate Daughter W F 18 S Wisconsin Wisconsin  Eva Daughter W F 16 S Wisconsin Wisconsin  Gertie Daughter W F 14 S Wisconsin Wisconsin  Cynthia Daughter W F 12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin  Austin Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin  Alma Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

1880 sec 1,6, 8, no residences, sec 10 residence, sec 11 no residence, sec 12 residence,

         sec 15 (Hemlock) school, flood dam 7 bldg; sec 26 no residence M. B. Warner

1893 sec 15 residence plus special bldg M. B. Warner; 1906 sec 15 residence Warner

WARNER, Mark B. (6 Aug 1818 - 6 Dec 1898)

Mark B. Warner of Warner died Dec 6 1898, at his fine home, of complications following a recent attack of paralysis, and resulting in part of old age, at the age of 80 years. The once hale and hearty pioneer had been feeble for some years. He came to Clark Co in 1870, followed lumbering, and made money. With Mr. Blakeslee, Jones Tompkins, and that class of men, he represented the true pioneer type that is rapidly disappearing. He, for years, represented upon the Co Board the town that was named in his honor. He leaves a wife (Lavina), four sons, Leroy, David, George, Henry, and one daughter. Mrs. Gertrude Mead. The funeral was held at the Greenwood M.E. Church.

Mark B. Warner, for whom the town of Warner was named, and one of the pioneer lumbermen of Black River Valley, section 15, Warner Township, was born in Wyoming, Genesee Co, New York, August 6, 1819, the son of William H. and Abigal (Morey) Warner the former, a native of Connecticut, and a farmer by occupation, filled several county offices in his time, and was also a soldier in the war of 1812.

They were the parents of three children: Dr. Henry, who died at the age of fifty-nine years in Medina Co, Ohio, where he had practiced medicine for thirty-seven years, Mark B., the subject of this sketch, and Cynthia Deimock (Demock), who now resides in Medina Co, Ohio... He came to Black River Falls in 1855, and first worked in the woods two years, and then, in company with others, began business for himself, which he continued twenty-six years... A half-breed Indian, by the name of Joseph Eaton, worked for Mr. Warner four years, and the latter often took him on exploring expeditions to carry provisions, blankets, etc. Mr. Warner has killed more game than any other man, and always had venison for his men in camp... Mr. Warner settled on his present farm in the fall of 1871, which was then dense woods, with no roads from this place to Greenwood, except a tote road. He now owns a fine farm of 320 acres, 130 of which is cleared. Prior to purchasing this place, Mr. Warner owned an interest in 200 acres in township 29, range 2 west, this co, which he helped to improve. In addition to his general farming, he is successfully engaged in raising graded short-horn cattle, graded Morgan and Black Hawk horses, and Poland-China and Berkshire hogs... Mr. Warner was married in July 1856, to Levina Richardson, who was born near Dix, Illinois, the daughter of David Richardson. Of their six children, five still survive, namely: Leroy R., David, George, Gertrude and Henry. Leroy married Mary Hommel, lives in Greenwood and has two children: Bessie and Maud. David married Melissa Bowerman, lives on his father's farm, and has two children: Mark and Clement. George married Jeanie Austin, lives at Hemlock, and also has two children. History of Clark Jackson Counties, WI

WARNER, Lovina nee Richardson (Jan 1837 - 6 Nov 1910)

Lovina Richardson

Lovina Richardson was born in Jan. 1837 in Grandetur Village, Ill. In 1857 she was married at Black River Falls to Mr. Mark B. Warner. To them were born four sons and one daughter, Leroy of Castle Rock, Wash., David of Westoboro, Wis., George of Mabton, Wash., Henry of this city, and Mrs. Gertie Mead of Wenatchee. Mr. Warner died Dec 6 1898. Mrs. Warner remained on the old farm north of Greenwood the remaining twelve years of her lonely widowhood. Early in September last she went west, accompanied by Miss Bessie Warner (daughter of son LeRoy) of this city, to spend the remainder of her days with her only daughter, Mrs. Gertie Mead, of Wenatchee, Wash. Mrs. Warner passed away from earth, Nov. 6th, 1910. Her remains reached Greenwood accompanied by her son Leroy, of Castle Rock, Wash. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in Greenwood. Mrs. Mary Henshal, a sister, of Black River Falls, accompanied by her little grandson Cyrus were also present to pay their last respects.

May 15, 1905: Mesdames K. Anderson, Haglund, O. Varney, Warner and Arnold were entertained at Mrs. Lovina Warner's Saturday afternoon. Greenwood Gleaner Hemlock news

WARNER, LeRoy Ramsey (22 Sept 1859-13 Sept 1929)

LeRoy Ramsey Warner was born at Black River Falls, Wis., Sept. 22, 1859, and died at Owen Sept. 13, 1929 (Sept 12 per cemetery), at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was the oldest son of Lovina and Mark B. Warner. At an early age he came with his parents go Greenwood, returning to Black River Falls each fall to attend school. For several years he was manager of his father's mercantile business in Greenwood, which was conducted on the site of the store now owned by Ben Picus. Later the family moved to their farm four miles north of Greenwood. In 1884 he married Mary Hommel. He went to Alaska with a company of Clark Co men during the gold rush of 1898.

Due to the hardships of the trip and an accident caused by his being caught under a falling tree, he returned with failing health, and he never fully recovered. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. I. C. Hall of Terry, Mont., Mrs. Harvey Flatz and Don Warner, both of Greenwood. One son, Harold, died in 1918. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Byron Meade of Wenatchee, Wash., and three brothers, David of Longview, Wash., George of Mabton, Wash., and Henry who resides in Greenwood. Funeral services were held from the H. L. Flatz home. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Note: Bryan Mead, born 1871, son of William & Mary Mead, married Gertrude Warner, born 1870. Bryan Mead on the 1900 Longwood census as residence #206

WARNER, Mary A. nee Hommel (5 April 1859 - 19 Aug. 1933)

Mrs. Mary A. Warner of Greenwood passed away Aug. 19, at the hospital in Marshfield after an illness extending over about two years. She was 74 years of age. Mrs. Warner was born in West Salem and came to Neillsville when a young girl in the early sixties. Her maiden name was Mary Hommel (daughter of John and Mary nee Weber Hommel). She was married to Leroy Warner of the town of Warner about the year 1880, and has lived ever since in or near Greenwood. Mr. Warner died about four years ago. She leaves three children: Mrs. I. C. (Bessie) Hall of Terry, Mont.; Mrs. Harry (Maude a.k.a. Hazel) Flatz and Donald Warner of Greenwood. Another son died some years ago  (Harold LeRoy b 7 April 1895, d 1 Jan 1918). The late J. W. Hommel of Neillsville was a brother. She leaves two brothers, son in Seattle and one in San Bernito, Texas. Mrs. V. C. Woelffer of Neillsville is a niece.

WARNER, Harold LeRoy (7 April 1895 - 1 Jan 1918)

Harold Leroy Warner was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Warner and was born in Greenwood April 7, 1895, and died Jan. 1, 1918, age twenty-two years, eight months and twenty-three days. Harold attended Greenwood High School until the latter part of his senior year, after which he attended Bushey Business College at Appleton, Wis., graduating July 29, 1915. He enlisted in Co. A 2nd Regiment, W.N.G., was mustered into the U.S. Service June 30, 1916, but was discharged in July on account of defective eye sight. In August of the same year he began work as bookkeeper for the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers, Wis., where he was taken ill in November and returned to Greenwood, where he has since remained, with the exception of about five months spent in Terry, Mont. He went to the Marshfield Hospital Dec. 14, 1917, where he died from the effects of an operation. The funeral was held from the Methodist Church with interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, two sisters and one brother.

WARNER, Bessie marriage 10 Feb 1917

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Roos on Bad Route the evening of Feb. 10, 1917, in the presence of a small company of relatives and friends, Mr. I. C. Hall was married to Miss Bessie Warner. The ceremony was the single ring ceremony of the Methodist Church. Mr. Hall came to Montana in the spring of 1911, settling on land just west of the old Thurston ranch on Bad Route Creek. Miss Warner's popularity is beyond question in the Bad Route Co. Since the organization of the school district she has been the only teacher until the present time and the patrons of the school, to say nothing of the kids, regret that she has decided to take a school of one. The newly married couple went the same evening to the home of the groom. (Terry, Montana Paper) The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary (nee Hommel and LeRoy) Warner of our Greenwood, Clark Co.

WARNER, Hazel marriage 29 Dec 1916

Word was received here last week of the marriage of Miss Hazel Warner to Mr. Harvey Flatz, the wedding taking place at Terry, Montana, Dec. 29, 1916. Miss Warner is the daughter of Mrs. Mary (nee Hommel) Warner of Greenwood. She left Greenwood five years ago, going to Montana where she took up a homestead and has been teaching school. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Terry and has a host of friends there. The young couple will reside on their farm near Terry.

Flatz, Hazel Maud nee WARNER (30 Nov 1885 - 22 April 1969)

Mrs. Hazel Maud Flatz, 83, a former Greenwood resident, died April 22, 1969, at a hospital in San Diego, Calif., where she was a patient since Jan. 1, 1969. Services were held at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Hazel Maud Warner was born (daughter of LeRoy and Mary nee Hommel Warner) Nov. 30, 1885, in Greenwood. She was married Dec. 29, 1916, at Terry, Mont., to Harvey Flatz, who preceded her in death May 7, 1958. Following their marriage the couple operated a ranch in Montana until 1926, when they came to Greenwood to operate a filling station. In 1941 they sold the business and purchased a resort on Bear Lake, near Loretta, Wis. Survivors include a son, Delmain, San Diego, Calif. and a brother, Don Warner, Greenwood. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

WARNER, Lillian nee Jackson (14 Sept 1907 - 13 Jan 1985)

Lillian Warner, 77, Greenwood, died Jan. 13, 1985, at the Neillsville Hospital. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandchildren, Deck Warner, Donn Warner, Bill Warner, Mark Warner and Steve Moen. She was born Sept. 14, 1907 in Owen to Louis and Cecila (nee Sorenson) Jackson. She received her education in Longwood and Owen schools. On Sept. 23, 1926 she married Donald Warner (Donald David 1898-1972, son of LeRoy and Mary nee Hommel Warner) in Greenwood. They lived in the Greenwood area all their lives and the past year she resided at the Neillsville Home. She was past president of the Greenwood Band Mothers, a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, served as church organist for 60 years, was a member of the Eastern Star and a past president of the ALCW, also past president of the Greenwood Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by one son, Dick Warner, Chetek two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Norma) Telford, Eau Claire, Mrs. Tom (Ann) Larson, San Antonio, Texas five brothers, Einar Jackson, Greenwood, Gordon Jackson, Clearwater, Fla., Lee Jackson, Spencer, Harold Jackson, Lewiston, Minn., Lawrence Jackson, Greenwood. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald on Aug. 26, 1972 her parents one son, Kenneth in 1942 and two brothers, Arnold and Norman. 

WARNER, Kenneth Allen (22 June 1938 - 14 Feb 1940)

Kenneth Allen Warner was born June 22, 1938, the son of Don and Lillian Warner. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Norma and Ann Marie, and one brother, Harold, his grandmother, Mrs. Cilia Jackson, all of Greenwood. He was taken to Luther hospital at Eau Claire Saturday evening, where he passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, 1940. Funeral services were conducted from the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Flatz.

Warner, David (c 1861-?)

David Warner, born c1861, son of Mark B. and Louvina Warner, married Melissa Bowerman on 24 Jan 1886 in Clark Co. (marriages) Their son Clem, born 13 June 1887, died 19 Sept 1889. (Greenwood cemetery) John Bowerman of section 2, Eaton Township, Clark Co, was born in Prince Edward County, Ontario, near Pictou, at the head of the Bay of Quinte, May 12, 1823, the son of Cornelius and Martha Bowerman, both natives of Canada...Mr. Bowerman was married in August 1847, to Hannah Honeywell, a native of Ottawa, Canada, and daughter of Ira Honeywell...They have had eight children, four of whom are still living, viz: Rufus I., Sarah E., Melissa J. and Martha M. Sarah married Moody Chandler, of this city, and has five children Eva, Irvin, Nettie, Ira and John. Melissa J. married David Warner, of Warner Township, and has four children, Leland, Myrtle, Clinton and Irvin. 1891History Clark Jackson Co., WI

WARNER, George marriage 31 Dec 1884

Married, in Greenwood, Dec. 31, 1884, Mr. George Warner to Miss Jennie Austin. The ceremony which united the destinies of this happy couple was performed at the residence of the bride's father, W. G. Austin.

WARNER, George (c1868 -7 Jan 1938)

Word has been received her of the death of George Warner, third son of Mark and Louvina Warner, brother of Henry Warner and uncle of Mr. Harvey Flatz and Don Warner. He was married (31 Dec 1884) to Jenny Austin and has been living at Mabton, Hemlock vicinity in 1910. George has been in poor health for several years. Mr. Warner passed away Jan. 7, 1938 and was about 70 years of age.

WARNER, Kathryn marriage 10 Feb 1906

Steven Laverne Arnold and Kathryn Warner were married at the home of bride's parents (George and Jenny nee Austin Warner) Feb. 10, 1906, in the presence of the relatives. They expect to make their home at Hemlock, Clark Co. 

WARNER, Henry (c1870 - 30 July 1944?)

Henry Warner, born c1870, son of Mark B. and Louvia Warner, married Louisa Varney on 30 April 1899 in Clark Co. (marriages) Louisa Varney, daughter of Hiram and Cynthia nee Withee Varney.  Note that Greenwood cemetery has a Henry "Hank" Warner who died 30 July 1944, no birth year.  Some question as to whom his parents were.

Pederson, Marjorie nee WARNER (3 July 1903 - 29 Mar 1936)

Marjorie Warner Pederson died at Sacramento, Cal., March 29, 1936. Deceased is a daughter of Henry and Louisa A. (nee Varney) Warner and was born in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., July 3, 1903. She went west in 1919 and was united in marriage to Raymond Pederson in 1922. She is survived by her husband, one son, Howard, who is 13 years old, her mother and father, a sister, Alberta Warner Barnes residing at Death, Nevada. One sister, Doris Evelyn Warner Moorehead, died at Sacramento on March 4, 1930. Dropsy (see below) was the cause of death of each of these sisters. The funeral was held at Sacramento and the body was laid to rest beside that of her sister in the Masonic Lawn Cemetery. Her mother was with her all winter. She is a niece of C.A. Varney and a cousin of Mrs. H. L. Flatz, Mrs. Geo. Einfeldt and Don Warner of Greenwood. She will be remembered here by her many friends as Margie Warner.

Dropsy - A contraction for hydropsy. Edema, the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in intercellular tissue spaces or body cavities. Abdominal dropsy is ascites; brain dropsy is hydrocephalus; and chest dropsy is hydrothorax. Cardiac dropsy is a symptom of disease of the heart and arises from obstruction to the current of blood through the heart, lungs, or liver. Anasarca is general fluid accumulation throughout the body. Edema (swelling) often caused by kidney or heart disease.  

WARNER, John family, Warner township

1906 sec 5 no residence John Warner; sec 6 residence John Warner

(1915 = W. Benjamin and Rob't Horn property)

WARNER, John M. (2 Dec 1870 - 30 Jan 1930)

John Marvin Warner died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph L. Decker, on Jan. 30, 1930. He was born in Juneau Co., Wis., and had reached the age of 59 years, 1 month and 28 days. Several months ago he fell and broke his leg, and was taken to the hospital at Chippewa Falls, where he spent nine weeks, and three weeks ago was brought to the home (Thorp) of this daughter where death resulted from the effects of the fractured leg. Deceased was united in marriage to Lena Nelson in 1894. To this union five children were born, John Western, Melcher and Kathryn, all deceased, and Rachael (Mrs. Decker) and Ruby (Mrs. A. Huls), of Thorp; he also leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. M. Story of Eidsvold, and one stepson, E. S. Nelson, of Jump River. The funeral took place on from the M. E. Church, interment following in the cemetery at Eidsvold.

John Warner was the son of Jonathon B. Warner and Charolette ( Jerard).  Also, this family not on the Warner township census records.

WASHBURN, C. C.

1880 sec 3-4, 7-11, 13-14, 17-18, 21-24, 26-28, 33, 35 no residences CCW (C.C. Washburn)

Cadwallader Colden Washburn (April 22, 1818-May 15, 1882) who was often called C. C. Washburn. He was the presiding governor of Wisconsin with his term beginning in 1872 and ending in 1874. One of seven sons of an illustrious family, he was born in Livermore, Androscoggin County, Maine... Cadwallader Washburn was not only a successful politician and soldier, but he was an accomplished American businessman as well. He owned extensive timberlands in Clark Co, Wisconsin and established mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began his mills by leasing the power rights to the water flowing over St. Anthony Falls through the Minneapolis Milling Company in 1856. In 1866, he erected his own "B" Mill, which was considered risky because it was thought to be too large to be profitable. It was a huge success and in 1874, Cadwallader built an even larger Washburn "A" Mill that exploded in 1878 and was never rebuilt. Eventually, Washburn formed a partnership with John Crosby to establish the milling company that is today known as "General Mills". Not a miller by trade and never a resident of Minneapolis, he is nevertheless celebrated there as a major force in making that city a "Flour-Milling Capital of the World". Washburn township history

May 1883: A May 14th dispatch, from La Crosse says the decision of Judge Newman, in the widely published C. C. Washburn will of estate, was announced in the Circuit Court on that day. The decision deals straight with the points at issue.

The case was argued in that city before Judge Newman on May 3 with Judge W. P. Lynde and H. M. Finch, of Milwaukee, representing the executors, C. W. Bunn of Cameron, Losey & Bunn, of La Crosse, appeared for the guardian of Mrs. Washburn... The estate of the late Gov. Washburn, after paying all debts, will net fully $2,000,000. One-third of this amount, $600,000, if Judges Newman and Ueland's decisions stand, will go to the widow, leaving $1,000,000 with which to pay bequests and provide for residuary for the legatees. The bequests in La Crosse and Minneapolis aggregate $425,000. The remaining legacies will not exceed $100,000. This leaves to be divided among the residuary legatees $808.333.33, a splendid fortune to be distributed, as the will directs to the Washburn blood relations. Inquiring friends of the late Governor Washburn, residing in La Crosse, Minneapolis and elsewhere, will be gratified to learn that the bequests of the deceased will be carried out as he directed. The decisions of Wisconsin and Minnesota will not prevent the executors in complying with the provisions of the will, nor embarrass them in administering their trust. (C. C. Washburn was an early lumber baron within Clark County and other areas of Wisconsin, later becoming Governor of Wisconsin. The Town of Washburn was named after him. He also founded flour mills in Minneapolis. D.Z.)

WATSON family, Warner township

1905 #25 Watson, Ebenzer Head W M 60 M Indiana Scotland/ Kentucky Farmer 12 O M F  Helen Wife W F 40 M Ohio Pennsylvania House Keeper  Lillian Daughter W F 20 M Minnesota Ind/Ohio Domestic  Nellie Daughter W F 18 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio Morris Son W M 17 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio Farm Laborer Florence Daughter W F 14 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio  Alvie Son W M 10 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio  Callie Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Ind/Ohio   

1906 sec 33 residence E. Watson

WATSON, Maurice (c1888 - 4 Jan 1910)

On Dec. 28, 1909, Maurice Watson of Red Wood Falls, formerly of Greenwood, received a gunshot wound, the effects of which caused his death on Jan. 4, 1910. The particulars of the case, so far as we have been able to learn, are that Maurice and a companion had been somewhere with a load of hay and were returning home with the empty wagon when a flock of prairie chickens flew by. The boys had a double-barrel shotgun with them, and Watson's companion fired at the chickens. The shot frightened the team, which young Watson was driving, and they gave a startled jump forward. This unexpected movement threw Watson's companion over the rack into the wheel, the gun striking on the rack and in some manner discharging the other barrel, the full contents of which took Marice square in the back, just under the left shoulder blade, penetrating the top of the left lung. Medical assistance was called at once and it was thought the young man would recover, as his father, Ed (Ebenezer) Watson, of this city, received word on Monday that he was much better, and when word came Tuesday that his boy was dead, the shock was not only a severe one to the father and sister here, but to his many friends as well. Maurice Watson was born in Red Wood Falls about twenty years (about 22 years per census) ago and came to Greenwood with his parents about twelve years ago. He was a student of the High School here. For the past three or four years he had spent a good share of his time in the west and at his native town. He spent the summer here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Watson, returning to Red Wood Falls in the late summer, where he met his untimely death.

The deceased leaves to mourn his loss, besides his parents, five sisters, Florence and Calla (Callie born 27 Feb 1898 in Clark Co.) of this city and Nellie, Lillian and Mrs. Earl (Mollisa) Converse (Earl and Mollisa and daughter Helen Converse also on Warner 1905 census, residence #26, next to the Watson residence #25 of same census.) of Bristol, S.D. (whom Mrs. Watson and daughter Calla went to visit only a couple of weeks ago), and one brother, Alvie. So far we have been unable to get the very much desired information as to whether the remains will be brought here for burial, or when the services were to be held, whether in Red Wood Falls or this city. (Not buried Clark Co. Evidently the family moved soon after as no more info on this family.) 

WEBSTER family, Warner township

1905 #129 Webster, Rodney Head W M 53 Widower Vermont New Hampshire Day Laborer 10 O M H Cora Daughter W F 12 S Wisconsin Vermont  Fred Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Vermont Ray Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Vermont Langley, Hattie House Keeper W F 66 W Indiana Indiana Mattie Ward W F 17 S Wisconsin Indiana  Hazel Ward W F 12 S Wisconsin Indiana  Velma Ward W F 9 S Wisconsin Indiana

1906 sec 23 residence R. D. Webster (1915 = Homemaker Land Co.)

WEBSTER, Ann M. nee Foster (28 April 1856 - 11 Feb 1904)

Mrs. Rodney Webster died at her home north of town Feb 11 of pneumonia. The funeral was held at the M. E. church. Interment took place in the Greenwood cemetery. Further mention will be found in the Hemlock correspondence. (No further mention found) 

Greenwood Cemetery: Rodney D. Webster died 23 May 1930 no birth date listed, born C1852 per census.  Son Fred W. Webster 1895-31 Aug 1979 ashes from CA. His wife Nora Davis Webster 1900 - 9 July 1975 ashes from CA

WEHRMAN families, Warner township

WEHRMAN, Friederich Wilhelm family, Warner township

1895 census, head of family: Fred Wehrman (index) Ferd Wehoman (census) 2 male, 4 female

1905 #121 Wehrman, Fred Head W M 67 M Germany Germany Farmer 10 O M F  Mary Wife W F 57 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Fred Son W M 32 S Wisconsin Germany Farmer 9 O M F  Otto Son W M 18 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer Mary daughter W F 15 S Wisconsin Germany  

1893 sec 32 residence F. Weherman; 1906 sec 32 residence F. Wehrman

1906 sec 32 residence C. E. Wehrman  

WEHRMAN, Maria "Mary" nee Wolhaupt (22 June 1849 - 4 July 1909)

Mary Wolhaupt Wehrman was born in Sheboygan Co June 22 1849, being a little over 60 years of age at the time of her death, July 4th. She was one of a family of five children, two boys and three girls, all of who survive her.

She was married in the latter 70's (married 4 May 1879 as 2nd wife, first wife was Caroline Kuester, married 3 April 1869)) to Fred Wehrman  (3 July 1838-18 Sept 1913, parents Johann & Katherine Stock Wehrman), of Sheboygan Co. They were blessed with six children, Fred Wehrman (11 April 1873- 19 Nov 1948), Mrs. Edwin (Anna 1893-1912) Buker, Mrs. Val (Bertha 1881-1901) Volk, Caroline, Otto  (1 Sept 1886 - 8 Dec 1964) and Mary (1880-1967) the latter three living at the old home on the West Side. One boy, Simon, next younger than Mrs. Buker, died while a child (in Sheboygan Co.?). Mr. and Mrs. Wehrman moved from Sheboygan Co to Clark Co over thirty years ago and made a home for themselves on the West Side. The funeral was held in the German Reformed Church. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at the church. Mrs. Doll of Sheboygan, sister of deceased, Mrs. Fred Gosse and Mrs. Wm. Gosse of Sheboygan, and Henry Wolhaupt, brother of deceased, and his daughter of Antigo attended the funeral.

"...At the corner of Park Lane and Maple Center Rd. (Beaver township sec 28) had been the old school that my father went to. The one we went to was on Maple Center, but a half mile west. Just north of the school lived the Wehrmanns. I didn't know them, but heard much of them as a child, especially Mrs. Wehrmann, who seemed to like the latest gadgets. She was the first to have "Licorice" lights. She drove a Model T with pedals to change gears. She evidently had trouble with that and got a new Buick with hand shift. They parked it in the barn. One day she drove in one side and out the other. There was quite a drop going out. Miraculously, the car landed on it's wheels and she was unhurt, but badly frightened. She later confided to someone that her fright had caused a physical reaction at both ends. Stories of that were passed around the neighborhood with probable embellishments and delight...."  c1914 - 1920 memories of Robert C. Klein

WEHRMAN, Fred K. W.  (11 April 1873-19 Nov 1948)

Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist Church for Fred Wehrman, 74, who died at Nov 19 1948 at his home 8 miles northeast of Greenwood. He had been ill since 1940.

Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Wehrman was born in Sheboygan, April 11 1873 (Greenwood Cemetery = 1872) and came to Greenwood with his parents (Fred & Caroline Kuester Wehrman) when he was six years old, settling on the West Side. Since 1908 he had been farming on his present farm in the Town of Beaver. He was a member of the School Board of that township for 18 years. Surviving besides his wife (married 1907 Alvina Rossow Brandt Wehrman 17 July 1881 - 6 July 1963) are three sons, Clarence (1908-1966), Lanson; Arthur (3 Mar 1911 - 29 Aug 1954), Loyal and Ed, Merton two stepchildren, Oscar Brandt, Greenwood, and Mrs. Helen Wendlant, Northfield, Minn. a brother, Otto Wehrman (1 Sept 1886 - 8 Dec 1964), Greenwood and three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Volk, Mrs. Bertha Volk and Mrs. Mary Abel, all of Greenwood. Another sister, Mrs. Anna Buker of Greenwood, preceded him in death.

WEHRMAN, Clarence (20 Oct 1908 - 26 Mar 1966)

Services were held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Menomonee Falls for Clarence Wehrman, 57, a former Greenwood resident, who died March 26, 1966 at Menomonee Falls. Mr. Wehrman was born Oct. 20, 1908, in the Town of Beaver, Clark Co,. His marriage to Esther Siemers took place in 1934 in Flasher, N.D. After their marriage the couple moved to Menomonee Falls.

In addition to his wife, survivors are two sons, Eugene, Germantown and David, at home a brother, Oscar Brandt, Greenwood a sister, Mrs. Helen Wendtland, Colorado Springs, Colo. Two brothers preceded him in death.

WERMAN, Edward O. marriage 9 Nov 1946

In the rectory of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Greenwood Edward O. Wehrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Wehrman, Greenwood, claimed as his bride, Anna Barbara Valicevac, Greenwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Messa, Chicago, Ill. Attendants were the bride's sister and brother, Mildred and Frank Messa, Chicago. That evening a dance was given at the Beaver Town Hall. After a brief honeymoon, the couple are now at home on route 1 near Greenwood. They are residing with the groom's parents. Mrs. Wehrman was graduated from the Harrison High School in Chicago and had been employed at the Greenwood Locker plant.

Buker, Anna nee WEHRMAN (23 Sept 1873 - 1912)

Anna Wehrman was born September 23, 1873, in Sheboygan Co, the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred (mother Caroline Kuester) Wehrman. When seven years of age she came with her parents to this city and settled on a farm a few miles west of town. On June 14th, 1894 she was married to Edward Buker. Mrs. Buker passed away at her home in this city May 22, at the age of 38 years, 7 months and 28 days. Deceased was taken sick about the middle of January and had not been well at any time since, although she was up and about the house on different occasions. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Three children were born to her - two sons and a daughter, two of whom survive her, Arthur and Orlando, a husband, three sister - Mrs. Val Voilk, Mrs. Wm. Volk and Mrs. Gustave Abel two brothers - Fred and Otto, and an aged father she leaves to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church.

WEHRMAN, Elizabeth nee Zell (25 June 1891 - 24 Dec 1935)

Last week this column of the Gleaner contained a write-up of the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wehrman, this week we are sorry to report the sudden death of Mrs. Wehrman, who died at her home three miles northwest of Greenwood early Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wehrman and son had been guests at the Alfred Schwarze home Sunday afternoon and after supper had started walking to their farm, a distance of a mile. As they wished to get the farm chores done early that evening Mrs. Wehrman urged Mr. Wehrman and her son to walk on ahead.  After he had completed his work Mr. Wehrman noticed that Mrs. Wehrman had not returned. He started toward the Schwarze farm and found his wife lying unconscious on the road, as the result of a stroke. A doctor was called but she died shortly after his arrival, without having regained consciousness. Mrs. Wehrman, nee Elizabeth Zell, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 25, 1891 (parents = Fred. & Louise Wolfaught Zell). Her marriage to Otto Henry Conrad Wehrman (1 Sept 1886 - 8 Dec 1964) took place February 16, 1910, at the present farm home. She is survived by her husband and ten children, Alma and Ida of Milwaukee, Henry (Heinrich Rudolph 5 Mar 1912-18 May 1977), Alvin Otto (3 Feb 1915-26 Sept 1997), Albert (1916-1996), Leo (1919-1977), Marion, Arnold, Gladys and Virginia at home. She also leaves two brothers, Wm. Zell of the Town of Warner and one brother who lives out west. Funeral services were held from the home and from the West Side Immanuel Reformed church. Burial took place in the West Side cemetery.

 WEHRMAN, Henry (5 Mar 1912 - 18 May 1977)

Funeral services for Henry Wehrman, 65, of Rib Lake, who passed away May 18, 1977, of an apparent heart attack in his car, were conducted at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, Rev. of Zion United Church of Christ officiated. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Henry Wehrman was born to Otto and Elizabeth Zell Wehrman at Greenwood, on March, 5, 1912 and received his education at Decker School. He worked for various farmers in the Greenwood area before moving to Milwaukee, where he also worked on various farms for at least 20 years. He retired in 1974 and moved to Rib Lake, where he had been living. He was never married. Surviving him are four brothers, Alvin of Greenwood, Albert of Loyal, Leo of Milwaukee, and Arnold of Milwaukee and four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Klug of Chicago, Miss Ada Wehrman of Milwaukee, Mrs. Louis (Gladys) Tatalovich of New Berlin, and Mrs. Gordon (Virginia) Gjehrt of Rib Lake. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marion.

WEHRMAN, Leo (27 April 1919 - 6 Sept 1977)

Leo E. Wehrman, 58, passed away Sept. 6, 1977 at Veteran's Hospital, Wood Co, Wisconsin. He was born in Greenwood, Clark Co April 27, 1919 to Otto and Elizabeth (Zell) Wehrman. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by three brothers, Alvin of Greenwood, Albert of Loyal, and Arno of West Allis, and four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Klug, Chicago, Miss Ida Wehrman, Milwaukee, Mrs. Louis (Gladys) Tatalovich of New Berlin and Mrs. Gordon (Virginia) Gehrt of Rib Lake. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister. Funeral services and interment was from the V.A.C. Chapel, Wood Co., Wisconsin.

WEHRMAN, Albert Irwin (1916 - 8 Dec 1996)

Albert Irwin Wehrman, 80, Loyal, Clark Co, died Dec. 8, 1996, at Marshfield Nursing Rehabilitation Center. Memorial services at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, of Loyal five daughters, Bernie (Jim) Treichel, Oregon City, Wis. Betty (Tom) Comstock, St. Charles, Ill. Judy (Russ) Haslow, Loyal; Sherri (David) Stebbins, Waldorf, Md. and Bonnie (Ray) Weyer, Loyal; two brothers, Alvin Wehrman, Greenwood, and Arno (Jane) Wehrman, Milwaukee and three sisters, May Klug, Chicago, Gladys Tatalovich, New Berlin, and Virginia Gehrt, Rib Lake.

WEHRMAN, Bertha marriage 21 Nov 1906

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Mary Wolhaupt) Wehrman of the West Side was the scene of a happy occasion Nov. 21, 1906, when their daughter Bertha was united in marriage to Valentine Volk. The groom's brother, William, was groomsman and Caroline Wehrman, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolhaupt and three children of Antigo, uncle and aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gosse of Cleveland, cousins of the bride and Mesdames Herman Kleemen and Nels Anderson of Warrens, Minn., also the bride's cousins. Mrs. Anderson was accompanied by her two children. The groom is associated with his brother Jacob Volk in the merchant tailoring business and is prominent in musical and band circles and has a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Volk will be at home for the present in a part of the Ed Buker place, where they will do light housekeeping.

Volk, Bertha Lydia nee WEHRMAN (8 Sept 1881 - 19 Oct 1961)

 Mrs. Bertha Volk, 80, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, died Oct. 19, 1961, enroute to St. Joseph's Hospital from Rib Lake, where she had been visiting her niece, Mrs. Gordon Gehrt. Funeral services were held at Zion United Church of Christ, and burial will be made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Bertha Lydia Wehrman was born Sept. 8, 1881, in Greenwood. She was married on Nov. 21, 1906 to Val Volk, who preceded her in death in 1937. For the past two years she has been a resident of the Clark Co Home for the aged in Greenwood. She is survived by a brother, Otto Wehrman, Loyal and a sister, Mrs. G (Mary) Abel, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Wehrman and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Volk and Mrs. Anna Buker.
 

WEHRMAN, Caroline marriage 19 Nov 1910

A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Ed Buker. The contracting parties were Miss Caroline Wehrman and Mr. William Volk. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Wehrman, and the best man was Arthur Buker. The groom is of German parentage, having come to this country about 13 years ago from Germany. Since his arrival here he has been constantly employed in the tailor shop of J. Volk and Brother.

Volk, Caroline nee WERHMAN (10 Sept 1884 - 23 Oct 1950)

Mrs. Caroline Volk, 66, a resident of Greenwood all her life, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield Oct. 23, 1950 following a lingering illness. She had been a patient there since Sept. 21. The funeral was held in Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Volk, nee Werhrman, was born Sept. 10, 1884 in Greenwood. She married William Volk, who preceded her in death in 1932. Mrs. Volk was a member of the Zion Evangelical and reformed Church and served as vice-president of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She was also a member of the Greenwood Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a niece, Virginia Werhrman (daughter of Otto and Eliz Zell Wehrman), who made her home with Mrs. Volk, a brother, Otto Werhrman, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Volk, and Mrs. Gust (Mary) Abel, all of Greenwood. A brother, Fred, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Buker, preceded her in death.

Abel, Mary Lydia nee WEHRMAN (17 Jan 1880 - 19 Jan 1967)

Mrs. Abel, 77, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, passed away Jan. 19, 1967, at her home in Greenwood. She had been in ill health the pass five years. The former Mary Lydia Wehrman, daughter of Frederick Wehrman Sr. and Mary (Wollkaupt) Wehrman, was born on the farm home in the Town of Warner on January 17, 1880. She was baptized and Confirmed in the West Side Immanuel Church. On June 22, 1911 she was united in marriage with Gustav Abel in this same church, their's being the first marriage in the then new, present church structure. They marked their 55th Anniversary this past June 1966. To union was born 3 dauthers, Selma, Mrs. Norman Geisler, Owen; Misses Elsie and Marcella Abel, Greenwood. The couple made their home on a farm 4 and one-half miles northwest of Greenwood it being her husband's birthplace. In 1963 they retired, and moved into Greenwood the following year. Survivors are her husband and the 3 daughters. Her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death.

WEHRMAN, William August family, Warner township

1895 census, head of family: Wm Wehrman (index) Wm Wehoman (census) 2 male, 2 female

1905 #49 Wehrman, William Head W M 48 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F  Henrietta Wife W F 38 M Germany Germany House Keeper Pauline Daughter W F 13 S Germany Germany William Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Germany Gustave Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Germany Arthur Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Germany  Oscar Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Germany  Simmon Son W M 5 S Wisconsin Germany  Theodore Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Germany  Emma Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Germany

1893 sec 33 no residence W. Weherman; 1906 sec 33 no residence W. Wehrman

WEHRMAN, William (3 Feb 1857 - 8 Aug 1930)

Wm. Wehrmann, son of Wm. And Katherine (Stock) Wehrmann, was born in Hohenhausen, Lippe, Germany, on Feb 3 1857.  He received his early education in Germany and there became a member of the Reformed Church by confirmation. In the year 1879 he migrated to America and settled in the Town of Hermann, Sheboygan Co, Wis.  A year later he came to Clark Co. After working at various places he purchased a farm and that has been his occupation ever since. In 1893 he returned to Germany and upon his return to America in the same year he was united in marriage to Heriette Klemme. Two children, Arthur Edward (9 Jan 1897 - 2 June 1908) and Martha Alma (12 Feb 1911 - 23 Mar 1921) preceded him in death, dying in early youth. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn Mrs. Pauline Schmidt, Evanston, Ill.; Wm. (16 Aug 1894 - 19 Oct 1981) of Loyal, Wis.; Gustave (1895-1960) of Park Falls, Wis. Oscar (9 July 1898 - 26 Nov 1989), Simon C. (26 Feb 1900 - 26 Jan 1981) and Walter of Greenwood; Mrs. Minnie Karnitz, Neillsville, Wis.; Mrs. Elsie Ampe, Greenwood, Wis. He also leaves to mourn a brother in Germany. In the year 1917 he was stricken with blindness, caused by cataracts forming over his eyes. After spending much of his time in the hospital and undergoing two major operations that for a short time proved successful, he returned to his farm where he as lived ever since. In March of this year, the disease from which he had been suffering for some time became so pronounced that he was confined to his bed and has been there ever since. Aug. 8, 1930 he was called to his eternal rest. He reached the age of 73 years, 6 months and 8 days. Funeral services were held from Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

WEHRMAN, Henrietta nee Klemme (12 Aug 1867 - 30 Dec 1944)

Injuries suffered in an automobile collision at Wolters' Corners, 3 miles west of Longwood, resulted in the death of Mrs. William Wehrman, 77, at the scene of the accident Saturday afternoon (Dec 30, 1944). Mrs. Wehrman, a resident of Greenwood, was on her way to Barron with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wehrman, when the car driven by her son collided with another occupied by Elmer Stafford and his son, Lyle, of Owen. The Stafford car struck the front of the Wehrman vehicle and pushed it against a vacant store building which obscures visibility at he intersection of County Trunks N and O., where the crash occurred. A cheese factory at the same intersection also obscures the view from one direction. The Wehrmans were driving north and the Staffords west at the time of the accident. Mrs. Wehrman, who was riding in the rear seat of the car, spoke after the mishap, but died about 2:30 p.m., shortly after the crash.

It was not immediately determined whether her death was caused by a head injury or whether shock was the principal contributing factor. The case was investigated by the Clark Co traffic police department. Tentative arrangements have been made to conduct funeral services at the Wehrman home and at the West Side Reformed Church but word from a son, Walter, in Montana, is awaited before this arrangement can be made final. Burial will take place in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Wehrman was born Henrietta Klemme, in Hohenheusen, German, and came to the United States in 1893. She was married during the same year to William Wehrman and had lived on the Wehrman farm here since that time. She is survived by six sons and four daughters; William 16 Aug 1894 - 19 Oct 1981), Beaver Township; Gustave S. (1895-1960), Park Falls; Oscar (9 July 1898 - 26 Nov 1989) at home; Simon C. (26 Feb 1900 - 26 Jan 1981), Greenwood; Theodore, Kohler, Montana; Pauline, Milwaukee; Mrs. Ted (Emma) Hium, Warner Township; Mrs. Ed (Minnie) Karntiz, Barron; and Mrs. Alphonse (Elsie) Ampe, Cadott. Mr. Wehrman died in 1931 (s/b 1930), a daughter, Martha, died in 1921 (Martha Alma 12 Feb 1911-23 Mar 1921), and a son, Arthur, died in 1908 (Aurthur Edward 9 Jan 1897-2 June 1908).

WEHRMAN, Pauline marriage  31 May 1910

Miss Pauline Wehrman of the town of Warner, Clark Co, Wis., and Arnold Schmidt of the town of Beaver were united in marriage at the home of the groom. The bride was attended by Miss Amelia Bluemke of the town of Sherman and Miss Flora Deringer, and the groom by Albert Schmidt and William Wehrman. The young couple will reside on the farm of the groom's mother, which they will in the future manage.

Schmidt, Arno W. (26 Sep 1885 - 20 Dec 1918)

Arno William Schmidt died Dec. 20th, 1918 at his home in Beaver after a short illness of influenza-pneumonia at the age of 33 years, 2 months and 24 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Schmidt, was born in the town of Beaver Sept. 26th, 1885. In May 1910 he was married to Miss Pauline Wehrman. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two children, a boy and a girl, mother, Mrs. Johanna Schmidt of Loyal, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Gloff of Marshfield, Mrs. Dora Jahnke of Granton and Agnes at home at Loyal, three brothers, Ernest, in France, William, of Bagbay, Mich., and Albert of Beaver. He was preceded in death by a father and seven brothers and sister. The deceased was a member of the Loyal Lutheran Church. The funeral services were held at the home. Interment was in the Union Cemetery.

Bellamay, Pauline nee WEHRMAN (9 April 1892 - 22 Feb 1978)
Mrs. Pauline Wehrman Bellany, 85, formerly of Greenwood-Loyal, Clark Co area, passed away Feb. 22, 1978 in Charlotte, N.C., where she has been making her home.

Graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery, the pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, officiating. Born April 9, 1892 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late William and Henrietta (nee Klemme) Wehrman. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Irene Gardner and Mrs. Arleen Ryberg of Charlotte, N.C. one son, Ervin Schmidt of Loyal; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hium, Greenwood three brothers, William Wehrman of Loyal and Oscar and Simon Wehrman, both of Greenwood.

WEHRMAN, Gustav Simon (1895-1960)

Gus Wehrman, 64, Park Falls, a former Greenwood man, died in the Veteran's Hospital at Iron Mountain, Mich., following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at Park Falls. Mr. Wehrman was born in the town of Warner and moved to Park Falls as a young man. He was the son of Frederich Wilhelm August and Henriette Klemme Wehrman.

Survivors include his wife, the former Bernice Smith, and three sons, Curtis, Milwaukee: and Lawrence and Norman, Park Falls. Also surviving are five brothers.

WEHRMAN, William (16 Aug 1894 - 19 Oct 1981)

Mr. Wehrman, 87 of 203 E. Mill, Loyal, died Oct 19 1981 at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Funeral service Oct 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal. Interment in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Full Military rites were conducted by the Loyal American Legion. William Wehrman was born on Aug 16 1894 in Greenwood to the late William and Henrietta (nee Klemme) Wehrman. He received his education at Decker School. He was married to Martha Lemke (19 Aug 1901 - 15 Feb 1984) on April 15 1921 at Loyal. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1971 and their 60th anniversary in 1981. He farmed in the Town of Beaver for 36 years, then moved to Loyal in 1958. He was a World War I Veteran and a member of the Loyal American Legion Post for 62 years. He is survived by his wife eight sons, Donald of Bolingbrook, Ill., Herbert W. (7 Mar 1923 - 9 May 2006) of Withee, Ray of Oshkosh, Allen of Loyal, Wilfred of Loyal, Dale of Milwaukee, Victor of Memphis, Tenn., and Harvey of Houston, Texas three daughters, Mrs. Louie (Agnes) LaBarge of Arpin, Mrs. Elaine Gabrovic of Conrath and Mrs. Gerald (Alice) Kobiske of Loyal one brother, Oscar (9 July 1898 - 26 Nov 1989) of Greenwood. Preceding him in death was one daughter, Dolores, five sisters and five brothers.

WEHRMAN, Martha nee Lemke (19 Aug 1901 - 15 Feb 1984)

Mrs. Martha Wehrman, 82, of 203 E. Mill, Loyal, Clark Co, died in the emergency room at at St. Joseph's Hospital on Feb. 15, 1984. Funeral services were at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal, burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, with grandsons, Ardel Wehrman, Gary Wehrman, Richard Wehrman, Joe LaBarge, Norman Gabrovic and Lenny Wehrman serving as pallbearers. Martha Lemke was born to John and Louise (nee Grauman) Lemke on Aug. 19, 1901, in the Town of Sherman. She was educated at Callen School. On April 15, 1921, she was married at Loyal to William Wehrman. After their marriage, they farmed in the Loyal and Town of Beaver area. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1971 and their 60th anniversary in 1981. Surviving are her three daughters, Mrs. Louis (Agnes) LaBarge, Arpin, Mrs. John (Elaine) Gabrovic of Conrath and Mrs. Gerald (Alice) Kobiske of Loyal eight sons, Donald of Boling Brook, Ill. Herbert of Withee, Raymond of Oshkosh, Allan of Loyal, Wilfred of Loyal, Dale of Milwaukee, Victor of Memphis, Tenn and Harvey of Houston, Texas. Preceding her in death were her husband in 1981 her parents, one daughter, Delores; three brothers and one sister.

WEHRMAN, Herbert W. (7 Mar 1923 - 12 May 2006)

Herbert W. Wehrman, 83, Withee, died May 12, 2006, at the Clark Co Health Care Center, Owen. Funeral services were held at Saint John's Lutheran, Withee. Burial was in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Herbert W. Wehrman was born March 7, 1923, in Loyal, to William and Martha (nee Lemke) Wehrman. He married Cecelia Gabrovic on July 19, 1947, in Loyal. She died on Oct. 6, 1990.

He drove truck for many years for various companies the last being Foremost Foods, Owen, from 1964 to his retirement in 1984. Survivors include his children, James (Mary) Wehrman, Pearland, Texas, Nancy (Craig) Tuchalski, Greenwood, Gary (Kay) Wehrman, Withee, and Thelma Mertens, Marshfield; sisters, Agnes LaBarge, Aprin, Alice (Gerald) Kobiske, Loyal, Elaine Gabrovic, Conrath; brothers, Victor (Mary) Wehrman, Tennessee, Wilfred (Beverly) Wehrman, Loyal, and Dale (Joan) Wehrman, Greenfield.

WEHRMAN, Roger Allen (24 Aug 1949 - 24 Aug 1949)

The body of Roger Allen Wehrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wehrman, who died four hour after birth at St. Joseph's Hospital Aug. 24, 1949, will be committed for burial in the Lutheran Cemetery in Loyal. He is survived by a brother and his parents who live 3 miles west of Greenwood.

WEHRMAN, Raymond (18 April 1924 - 28 May 1991)

Raymond Wehrman, 67, Fisk, died May 28, 1991 at his home. Funeral services were held in the Poklasy Funeral Home. Burial was in the Liberty Prairie Cemetery, Pickett. Raymond Wehrman was born April 18, 1924, in Loyal, to William and Martha (nee Lemke) Wehrman. He served in the military as a medic from 1948 - 1949. He married Charlotte Beier in Ripon June 13, 1949. He farmed in the Ripon area for several years after which he was owner/operator of the Wehrman's Grocery Store and Bar in Fisk. Survivors include his wife one son, Richard Wehrman, Oshkosh one daughter, Roxanne Robl, Oshkosh seven brothers, Donald Wehrman, Boling Brook, Ill. Herbert Wehrman, Withee; Allen Wehrman and Wilfred Wehrman, both of Loyal; Dale Wehrman, Milwaukee; Victor Wehrman, Memphis, Tenn. and Harvey Wehrman, Houston, Texas; three sister, Mrs. Louis (Agnes) LaBarge, Arpin; Mrs. Elaine Gabrovic, Conrath and Mrs. Gerald (Alice) Kobiske, Loyal and five grandchildren, Mickie and Missy Robl, and Jess, Brett and Allison Wehrman. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

WEHRMAN, Wilfred "Willie" (7 May 1932 - 24 Oct. 2006)

Wilfred "Willie" Wilbur Wehrman, 74, of Loyal died Oct. 24, 2006, at his home. Services were at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal with burial in the Loyal Cemetery. He was born May 7, 1932, in the town of Beaver to William and Martha (Lemke) Wehrman. Willie served during the Korean conflict from Dec. 12, 1952, until his honorable discharge on Dec. 11, 1954. He married Beverly Swim in 1953 and they later divorced. He married Marcella Castner in Neillsville on Oct. 7, 1960. She preceded him in death on Nov. 26, 1988. He then married Beverly (nee Ampe Stabnow) Thorson at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 30, 1994. He retired from Colby Packaging and Northside Elevator in 1997. Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Loyal; seven children, Janet (Frank) Zingen, Homer Glen, Ill., Charlotte Hoops, Rockford, Ill., Leonard (Rhonda) Wehrman, Loyal, Mary (Doug) Wahl, Madison, Susan (Timothy) Strebe, Marshfield, Tom (Sharlene) Wehrman, Spencer, Steve (Kris) Wehrman, Chili; five stepchildren, Debbie nee Stabnow (Mark) Gungor, Stevens Point, Randy (Lynn) Stabnow, Greenwood, Galen Thorson (Avis Miles) Arcadia, Valeria (nee Thorson) Lake, West Allis, Mark (Yvette) Thorson, Stanley; two brothers, Victor (Mary) Wehrman, Jamestown, Tenn., and Dale (Joan) Wehrman, Greenfield; and three sisters, Alice (Gerald) Kobiske, Loyal, Agnes LaBarge, Arpin, and Elaine Gabrovic, Conrath.

Zurkowski, June Theresa nee WEHRMAN (4 June 1965 - 24 March 2006)

June Theresa Zurkowski, 40, of Spencer died March 24, 2006. Services were at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Loyal with burial in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. She was born June 4, 1965, in Marshfield, to Wilfred and Marcella (Castner) Wehrman. She did elderly care and then worked in housekeeping at Saint Joseph's Hospital from September 1991 until the time of her death. She married Patrick J. Zurkowski on Sept. 22, 2002, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Loyal. She is survived by her father, Wilfred Wehrman, Loyal; her brothers and sisters, Janet (Frank) Zingen, Homer Glen, Ill., Charlotte Hoops, Rockford, Ill., Leonard (Ronda) Wehrman, Loyal, Mary (Doug) Wahl, Madison, Susan (Timothy) Strebe, Marshfield, Tom (Sharlene) Wehrman, Spencer, and Steve (Kris) Wehrman, Chili.

WEHRMAN, Oscar  (9 July 1898 - 26 Nov 1989)

Oscar Wehrman, 91, Greenwood, died Nov. 26, 1989 at Neillsville Memorial Home. Funeral services were held Nov 28 1989 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was made in Westside Cemetery. Oscar Wehrman was born July 9, 1898 in the town of Warner to Friedrich Wilhelm and Henriette (Klimme) Wehrman. He received his education through the eighth grade at Decker School. He farmed for many years in the town of Warner and then worked for the City of Greenwood and Schiller and Hill Funeral Home. He was never married. Preceding him in death were his parents and 12 brothers and sisters.

WEHRMAN, Simon C. (25 Feb 1900 - 26 Jan 1981)

Simon C. Wehrman, 80, of 106 W. Division St., Greenwood, died Jan 26 1981, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Services held Jan. 29, at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Simon Wehrman was born to William and Henrietta (Klimme) Wehrman on Feb. 25, 1900 in the Town of Warner and received his education at Decker School. He married Rugene Syth on Sept 17 1937 in the Town of Warner. He worked as a farmer and carpenter, then worked for the Greenwood Midland Cooperative for 14 years. In 1959, he worked for Pathfinder Homes in Spencer, retiring in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Rugene two brothers, William (16 Aug 1894 - 19 Oct 1981) of Loyal and Oscar (9 July 1898 - 26 Nov 1989) of Greenwood, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Hium of Greenwood. Preceding him in death were one son, four sisters and four brothers.

WEHRMAN, Rugene Ann nee Syth (20 Oct 1914 - 21 Oct 1996)

Rugene Ann Wehrman, 82, Greenwood, died Oct. 21, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery. Rugene Ann Syth was born on Oct. 20, 1914, in Girard, Montana. At the age of six months, she moved back to the family farm with her parents in the Town of Eaton. She graduated from Eaton Center School in 1930. She married Simon Wehrman on Sept. 17, 1937. They farmed until moving to Greenwood in 1967. She did practical nursing in Marshfield in private homes for many years, as well as babysitting and housekeeping. Her husband died in Jan. 1981. In Oct. 1981 she moved to the Black River Apartments, where she resided until her death. Survivors include one sister, Beulah (Lawrence) Cox, Greenwood one brother, John (Helen) Syth, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her husband one son, Jerry Robert Wehrman, on March 28, 1940 her parents and one brother, Arleigh.

WEHRMAN, Jerry R. (28 Mar 1940 - 28 Mar 1940)

Jerry Robert Wehrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wehrman, who died shortly after birth, March 28, 1940 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery. Besides his parents he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Robert Syth, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. William Wehrman, Greenwood.

WEHRMAN, Minnie marriage 4 April 1928

Rev. Hauser united in marriage Mr. Edward B. Karnitz and Miss Minnie Wehrman. The attending couple was Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karnitz. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wehrman of Greenwood. The groom is a son of Mrs. Mary Karnitz of Pine Valley. A wedding supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karnitz and the young couple will make their home in Neillsville.

Karnitz, Minnie nee WEHRMAN (15 July 1907 - April 1976)

Funeral services for Minnie Karnitz, the former Minnie Wehrman, were held April 5, 1976 at First Lutheran Church at Barron, Wis., with burial at Wayside Cemetery at Barron. She was born July 15, 1907, (to Wlm and Henriette Klemme Wehrman) in the Town of Warner, Clark Co, where she attended the Decker School. She was married to Ed Karnitz on April 4, 1928. After their marriage they lived at Neillsville. Later they moved to Barron. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Harold of Fresno, Calif., and Robert and Ronald, both of Barron. She had two sisters, Pauline Bellamy of Charlotte, N.C. Emma Hium of Greenwood also three brothers, Will Wehrman of Loyal, Oscar and Simon Wehrman of Greenwood.

Hium, Emma nee WEHRMAN (21 Jan 1904 - 18 June 1981)

Mrs. Emma Hium, 77, Route 3, Greenwood was killed on June 18, 1981, when her car was hit by a dump truck in the City of Neillsville. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, and interment was in the West Side Cemetery. Emma Wehrman was born on Jan. 21, 1904, in the Town of Warner to Wilhelm and Henrietta (Klemme) Wehrman, and received her education at Decker School. She married Ted Hium on June 6, 1923, in the Town of Warner. They farmed in the Town of Warner until 1960, and continued living on the home farm. Survivors include one son, Ken of Greenwood, one daughter, Mrs. Chet (Marie) Nirva of Withee and two brothers, William Wehrman of Loyal and Oscar Wehrman of Greenwood. Preceding her in death were her husband in 1960, four sisters and five brothers.

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