Florence - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: LeClair

austinsloan — 2013-05-05 05:43:58Z

I'm also a relative. I have a website leclairfamilytree.com It would be great if you could share more family stories and also copies of any family docs. I have quite a few leclair family photos. Thanks, Austin in Seattle

Re: Joyce E. Madden (d. 2001)

Stephenmolle — 2013-04-12 15:52:01Z

I recently found a duffle bag w/ Lt. Col. Ted Madden of Florence, Wisconsin stenciled on it. It was in w/ my parents belongings and has been there at least 40 years. If the family would like this , please reply & I will sent at at N/C. E-mail or call at (248) 496-9100

Re: Robert WESTMAN (1928 - 2001)

cathymikewriteme — 2012-10-10 01:44:10Z

Bob was my grandfather and a great man.

Cathy

Re: The Trudell Family

cathymikewriteme — 2012-10-09 22:55:20Z

The ice-cream business is Garret Trudell's and his wife.
Cathy

Re: The Trudell Family

cathymikewriteme — 2012-10-09 22:54:36Z

Kathryn, Don't you have a twin?
Cathy

Re: The Trudell Family

cathymikewriteme — 2012-10-09 22:51:11Z

I am Catherine Bertolin Dickeson but before marriage I was Catherine Trudell. Fred Trudell was my grandfather and Larry Trudell is my father.
Cathy

Re: Oscar Carl Johnson Forence Wisc

upnorth44 — 2012-09-29 21:54:15Z

Oscar married Johanna Holmes in February 1924. They had
one child Betty Jane. They were divorced but don't know
when or where. From an old newspaper clipping, Oscar died in a POW camp in Manila in around August of 1943. He was in the Merchant Marines.

Re: Oscar Carl Johnson Forence Wisc

RPokorny — 2012-09-28 13:13:25Z

Found this birth record. This must be Harold from the 1900 census. Looks like Frank & Charlotte didn't give him a name yet at the time of his birth.....

"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926,"
name:
gender: Male
baptism/christening date:
baptism/christening place:
birth date: 14 Feb 1896
birthplace: Florence, Wis.
death date:
name note:
race: White
father's name: Frank Johnson
father's birthplace: Sweden
father's age:
mother's name: Charlotte Lefe
mother's birthplace: Sweden
mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number: C00130-5
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1302869
reference number: Vol 1, P 201, N 2653
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRGD-D3T : accessed 28 Sep 2012), , 14 Feb 1896.
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These next 2 records are of a child born to Charlotte & her 2nd husband Alex Forsberg. The child was stillborn....

"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926,"
name:
gender: Male
baptism/christening date:
baptism/christening place:
birth date: 08 Oct 1906
birthplace: Florence, Wis.
death date:
name note: Still Born
race: White
father's name: Alx. Forsberg
father's birthplace: Sweden
father's age:
mother's name: Lottie Saff Johnson
mother's birthplace: Sweden
mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number: C00130-5
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1302869
reference number: Vol 1, P 307, N 190
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRGD-XZG : accessed 28 Sep 2012), , 08 Oct 1906.
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"Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968,"
name: Forsberg
gender: Male
burial date: 08 Oct 1906
burial place:
death date: 08 Oct 1906
death place: Florence, Florence, Wisconsin
age:
birth date:
birthplace: Florence, Wisconsin
occupation:
race: White
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Alex Forsberg
father's birthplace: Finland
mother's name: Lottie Forsberg
mother's birthplace: Sweden
indexing project (batch) number: B59602-2
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1310183
reference number: 940
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X2Y1-CVZ : accessed 28 Sep 2012), Forsberg, .

Re: Oscar Carl Johnson Forence Wisc

RPokorny — 2012-09-28 12:47:23Z

In my previous post, I gave you 2 marriage records for Frank. One with his 1st wife Emma, then with Charlotte. Familysearch.org has the marriages indexed as in Fon du Lac County. But the Wisconsin Historical Society has them listed for Florence County. I am assuming that Familysearch.org indexed them wrong. Frank died in 1901. His father was listed as John Johnson, but his marriage records listed him as John Oleson, which is most likely right. Frank would have become Frank Johnson, son of John Oleson in Sweden. Listing his father as John Johnson was most likely used to conform to the US ways, with the same last name used for one family.

After Frank died, Charlotte married Alex Forsberg in 1904. The 1905 state census shows all the Johnson children as sons and daughter of Alex, but they would have been stepchildren.

The 1910 census shows Lottie with no husband, but she is listed as married, not a widow.

The 1920 census shows a Lottie Johnson with a son Will still living in Florence County. I think this is Lottie with her 1st husband's last name of Johnson.

Florence County may have obits for Frank Johnson, and Lottie Forsberg/Johnson.

You did not specify where Oscar died, nor whom he married, and if he had any children. So I couldn't go any further on him, except the marriage record I found for him in Michigan.

Ruth Pokorny
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http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/

Name Type Date County
Erickson, Emma Marriage Jun 28 1883 Florence Details
Johnson, Frank Marriage Jun 28 1883 Florence Details

Name Type Date County
Johnson, Frank Marriage Sep 10 1890 Florence Details
Safe, Charlotte Marriage Sep 10 1890 Florence Details

Name Type Date County
Forsberg, Alex Marriage Dec 29 1904 Florence Details
Johnson, Lottie Marriage Dec 29 1904 Florence Details
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"Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968,"
name: Frank Johnson
gender: Male
burial date:
burial place: Florence, Wi
death date: 13 Apr 1901
death place: Florence, Florence, Wisconsin
age: 49
birth date: 16 Jul 1851
birthplace: Sweden
occupation: Hotel Keeper
race: White
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: John Johnson
father's birthplace:
mother's name:
mother's birthplace:
indexing project (batch) number: B59602-2
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1310183
reference number: 788
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X2Y1-W97 : accessed 28 Sep 2012), Frank Johnson, 16 Jul 1851.
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"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930,"
groom's name: Alex Forsberg
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Lottie Johnson
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 29 Dec 1904
marriage place: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
groom's father's name:
groom's mother's name:
bride's father's name:
bride's mother's name:
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: M00336-4
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1266973
reference number: 1310
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XR6N-XX1 : accessed 28 Sep 2012), Alex Forsberg and Lottie Johnson, 29 Dec 1904.
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Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
Name: Oscar Johnson
Census Date: 1 Jun 1905
Residence County: Florence
Residence State: Wisconsin
Locality: Florence

Alex Fosberg, head, age 42, born Finland
Lottie Fosberg, wife, age 41, born Sweden
Julia Johnson, daughter, age 21, born Wisconsin
Ellis F Johnson, son, age 14, born Wisconsin
William E Johnson, son, age 12, born Wisconsin
Amelia Johnson, daughter, age11, born Wisconsin
Harold A Johnson, son, age 9, born Wisconsin
Oscar Johnson, son, age 7, born Wisconsin
Hulda M Johnson, daughter, age 15, born Wisconsin
Joseph F Mosseau 78 (Boarder)
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1910 United States Federal Census, Florence, Florence, Wisconsin

Lottie Forsberg, head, age 46, 2nd marriage, married 5 years, 5 children, 5 living, born Sweden, helper or keeper boarding house

Ellis Johnson, son, age 19, born Wisconsin
William Johnson, son, age 17, born Wisconsin
Amelia Johnson, daughter, age 16, born Wisconsin
Harold Johnson, son, age 14, born Wisconsin
Oscar Johnson, son, age 12, born Wisconsin
Ole Johnson 69 (Boarder)
Charles Olson 48 (Boarder)
Axel Gustafson 36 (Boarder)
William Bergstrom 32 (Boarder)
John Georgie 23 (Boarder)
Andrew Patrone 21 (Boarder)
Otto Emanuelson 6/12[42] (Boarder)
August Cederburg 46 (Boarder)
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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lottie Johnson
Age: 56
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Sweden
Home in 1920: Fern, Florence, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1886
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed[Widow]
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Will Johnson 26
Lottie Johnson 56

Re: Oscar Carl Johnson Forence Wisc

RPokorny — 2012-09-28 01:08:21Z

Hi, I am not related. Hope this helps. RP
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"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926,"
name: Carl O. Johnson
gender: Male
baptism/christening date:
baptism/christening place:
birth date: 16 Feb 1898
birthplace: Florence, Wis.
death date:
name note:
race: White
father's name: Frank E. Johnson
father's birthplace: Sweden
father's age:
mother's name: Charlotte Safe
mother's birthplace: Sweden
mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number: C00130-5
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1302869
reference number: Vol 1, P 225, N 2787
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRGD-N51 : accessed 28 Sep 2012), Carl O. Johnson, 16 Feb 1898.
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"Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925,"
groom's name: Oscar Johnson
groom's race:
groom's age: 25 years
groom's birth date: 1899
groom's birthplace: Wis
bride's name: Joanna Holmes
bride's race:
bride's age: 17 years
bride's birth date: 1907
bride's birthplace: Mich
marriage type:
marriage date: 13 Feb 1924
marriage place: Crystal Falls, Iron, Michigan
groom's father: Frank Johnson
groom's mother: Charlotte Sofi
bride's father: Jake Holmes
bride's mother: Fannie Davi
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband:
film number: 2342762
frame number:
digital folder number: 4210108
image number: 464
reference number: v 4 rn 14
Citing this Record
"Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQSG-XKT : accessed 28 Sep 2012), Oscar Johnson and Joanna Holmes, 13 Feb 1924.
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1900 United States Federal Census, Florence, Florence, Wisconsin

Frank Johnson, head, age 48, married 10 years, Born Jul 1851 Sweden, parents born Sweden, immigrated 1873

Charlotte Johnson, wife, age 36, married 10 years, 5 children, 5 living, Born Oct 1863 Sweden, parents born Sweden, immigrated 1886

Julia Johnson, daughter, age 16, Born Sept 1883 Wisconsin, parents born Sweden

Ellis Johnson, son, age 9, Born Oct 1890 Wisconsin, parents born Sweden

Willie Johnson, son, age 7, Born Sept 1892 Wisconsin, parents born Sweden

Amelia Johnson, daughter, age 6, Born Apr 1894 Wisconsin, parents born Sweden

Harold Johnson, son, age 4, Born Feb 1896 Wisconsin, parents born Sweden

Oscar Johnson, son, age 2, Born Feb 1898 Wisconsin, parents born Sweden

John Sod?Berg 24 (Boarder)
Erland Christenson 31 (Boarder)
Charles Olson 39 (Boarder)
Alford Anderson 21 (Boarder)
Ole Johnson 60 (Boarder)
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Frank's 2nd marriage to Charlotte......

"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930,"
groom's name: Frank Johnson
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Charlotte Safe
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 10 Sep 1890
marriage place: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
groom's father's name: John Oleson
groom's mother's name: Catharina Swanson
bride's father's name: E. Carlson
bride's mother's name: Christina Peterson
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: M00336-4
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1266973
reference number: RN00735
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XR6N-Q8N : accessed 28 Sep 2012), Frank Johnson and Charlotte Safe, 10 Sep 1890.
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Frank's 1st marriage to Emma.....most likely Frank & Emma's daughter Julia in the 1900 census....

"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930,"
groom's name: Frank Johnson
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Emma Erickson
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 28 Jun 1883
marriage place: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
groom's father's name: John Oleson
groom's mother's name: Karie Swanson
bride's father's name: Elt Erickson
bride's mother's name:
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: M00336-4
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1266973
reference number: RN00516
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XR6N-D46 : accessed 28 Sep 2012), Frank Johnson and Emma Erickson, 28 Jun 1883.

Oscar Carl Johnson Forence Wisc

upnorth44 — 2012-08-27 02:37:59Z

Looking for information on Oscar Carl Johnson, born in
Florence, Wisc 1898 and died 1943. Parents were Frank and Charlotte johnson

Re: relatives?

nakonoske — 2012-07-24 05:53:23Z

I would be interested in any early Konoske family information you could provide. Thank you.

Beaulieu / Harris in Long Lake

jadina — 2012-07-18 18:13:20Z

Hi,

I've been trying unsuccessfully for a while to track down the final resting place of the sister of my great great grandfather. Sarah Elizabeth (Mayville) Beaulieu died 21 Oct 1925 in Long Lake, Florence Co., WI. They had lived there a while so I assume they are buried in the area, but have not had much luck so far. Her husband is Martin Luther Beaulieu, and while I think he died around the same time, I have been unable to find any death information.

Additionally, her daughter Lula Sarah Beaulieu lived in Long Lake, where her husband William Winkworth died in May of 1940. I am assuming therefore that he would be buried there. Lula died under the surname of Harris in 1968. I would also like to find out if she is buried there.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email me directly at jamberleaschmitt@gmail.com

Thank you!
Jade

Re: LeClair

deleclair2007 — 2012-07-17 14:08:35Z

I was a little surprised they came through NYC. I always assumed it was Detroit. My guess is that it either had something to do with cost and/or ease of travel. I haven't researched it yet, but I wonder what rail development was like in Canada in the 1860s? Maybe there wasn't as easy a way to get to Detroit as we assume now. NYC makes sense since we know they had rail and canal access. If they went through Lake Ontario, they would have had to somehow get around Niagara Falls.

Since Alexander's death was in 1889, they didn't have to register it. Before 1907 all that was voluntary. Since the LeClairs were in Florence in 1880-1882, they were among the original pioneers of county. The county was created in 1882.

As for pictures, I don't really have any. I supposedly have one picture of my 2g grandparents, Noah and Felicite LeClair. I'm interested in seeing what you have?

My brother used to own a cabin in Florence, but he sold it. His brother-in-law still owns one so I get up there maybe once a year only these days. It's interesting that me, my dad, my grandpa, etc were all raised hunting in Florence County. No one knew why other than, "it's where my dad took me." I will look next time I go to Florence for the records. I rarely get to Green Bay or Florence during the work week so I rarely get the chance to get to the offices when they are open.

Re: LeClair

gppilon11 — 2012-07-17 12:50:40Z

I appreciate all of your help here and appreciate the time that it takes to do all of this for me. Thank You.
Since I live about 9 hours away from Florence in Lower Michigan I doubt that I will get back to the Florence anytime soon.
A couple of more questions.
Alexander and Felicite were both born in the Deux Montagnes area, why would they go to N.Y. to immigrate? Detroit would have been the closer immigration office. Was there an office at Sault Ste.Marie?
Why didn't Florence County have a death record of Alex if it was such a big deal?
I was told by the clerk at the Florence court house that all naturalization papers were in Madison.
I'm trying to gather as much information as I can before the LeClaire reunion is held in the Flint area every year. This year it is on Aug 5th. Mostly descendants of Clifford LeClaire who settled in Perkins Mi.
Again, I appreciate all of your help here.

Re: LeClair

deleclair2007 — 2012-07-17 04:52:26Z

It was front page news when it happened in the Florence Mining News. He was killed on his homestead, which was just east of Fisher Lake. It says Coroner Keyes (of Keyes Lake fame?) held and inquest w/o a jury and declared the death an accident. Would there be a coroner's report you could find? Also if you get to Green Bay ever, I'd love a copy of his naturalization papers. Housed as the UWGB Archives, Date of Naturalization Sept. 15. 1885: Vol A. Page 13 Circuit Court of Florence County. Date and Port of Arrival: New York, May 10, 1867 aged 70 years. John Thibert and A. Peltier as witnesses.

Re: LeClair

gppilon11 — 2012-07-16 22:33:36Z

Thank You Mr. LeClair.
Where did you learn of the story about Alex and do you know where he died? On a recent trip to Florence I searched the records at the court house and no record of Alex death was found. The clerk that was helping us told us that he probably died in another county and was brought back to Florence to be buried. Do you have any official records or obit's or any pictures of any kind?

Re: LeClair

deleclair2007 — 2012-07-16 19:25:44Z

They are my 3g grandparents as well. here's the story:

Alex and family moved from Michigan to Florence in May of 1882, with a couple of his kids moving a couple years prior. On September 28, 1889 Alex shouldered an axe to cut some jack pines for stove wood, when a tree fell sideways between two other trees sending the butt end of the tree swinging around. The tree struck Alexander, 77, and killed him on the spot. He was found by an L.H McGillis. Alex is buried at the Commonwealth/Florence Catholic Cemetery. Hope this helps :)

David LeClair
Madison, WI

LeClair

gppilon11 — 2012-07-16 17:45:28Z

My 3 great grandparents Alexander LeClair and Felicite Proulx lived and died in Florence county in the late 1800's. He died 1889 and she died 1905. She died in Florence county, he died elsewhere but buried in Florence Co. I have pictures of his headstone and her bronze head plaque. I have her death record but not his.
I don't have any information when they arrived in Florence county, where they lived etc. Anyone related or know of anyone related to Alexander and Felicite please contact me with any information, expecially pictures or any kind of official paperwork. Naturalization papers etc. Thank You

Nils Wickstrom

rufus7629 — 2012-06-07 23:00:41Z

Hello out there I am still looking for relatives in Sweden, Nils Ersson Wickstrom left Sweden in 1869 he was born 28 Mar 1842 in Torsby, Fryksande Telemark Sweden. The son of Erick Ersson and Kerstin Bengtsdotter.

His wife was Anna Nilsdotter Staohl (Steel) She came in 1885 with her sister Wilhelmina, to Florence County Wisconsin. Later the rest of her family followed Her father Nils Anderson Staohl and second wife Kirsten Ersson and her brothers Oscar, Karl and sister Mary. They were from Arvika Parish Sweden.

If anyone has any info I would appreciate it.

Jean

Re: Olsons in Florence

dkd185 — 2012-05-03 21:50:31Z

Two of Edwin Olson's sons live in Florence, WI54121 One is Larry and the other Jim.

Re: James Mullins

dkd185 — 2012-05-03 21:32:48Z

Check with Cindy Halada (Mrs. John) who is clerk of Long Lake. I believe she is also in charge of the cemetery. I'm not even sure if LL had a cemetery that early. Our museum in Florence (Florence Co.) is doing a Civil War display. What do you know of Mullins? Debbie DeMuri dkd@borderlandnet.net

Re: Re;Commonwealth Cemetary St. Mary's Cemetery

joyciesunshine — 2012-03-26 22:59:31Z

Debbie, I'm sorry that I just saw your email today. I moved, got a new computer,& lost some of my info.
I thank you for replying to my post. So, my grandfather is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery. I don't understand why St. Mary's church has nothing on him. He & my grandmother had 10 children there in Florence.
Although, language was a problem since they were Italian & most others were German & Swede.
My mothers Baptismal ctf from St. Mary's reads my grandmothers name as being. Minnie Schwartz. Should.have read. Filomina Cerzullo(maiden name) My mother was Della Gallella.
Do you have an address for the courthouse?
Again, thank you for your kindness.
Joyce

Re: James Mullins

lutsik — 2012-03-13 05:34:36Z

Dont know if you're still following this thread or not but I do believe the person you're looking for may be James K Polk Mullins b abt 1845 in Kentucky. He was a son of Joseph Gentry Mullins II, b. 1822 and Joanna Little. The reason why I believe this is your guy is because Ive been researching his brother Edmund who reportedly moved to Wisconsin to be with his son Edward. So it appears that James K Polk Mullins, and Edmund/Edmond/Edward Mullins were both living in Wisconsin at the same time.

OBIT: Axel Björnberg (1858 - 1896)

axebjornberg — 2012-01-29 02:57:40Z

April, 1896, Commonwealth. Axel Bornberg [Björnberg] died at his home in Commonwealth, from the effects of diabetes, at 3 o’clock last Monday afternoon. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the house and thence the procession started convening at the Commonwealth Church where pastor Johnson addressed the large audience that congregated, although a severe snow storm was raging. All work in and about the mine was abandoned for the day in respect of the sad occurrence. Most of the mine-workers with numerous friends of the deceased joining in the procession and following their departed friend to his last resting place on earth.

Mr. Bornberg [Björnberg] was born in Sweden in 1858 and came over to this country about seventeen years ago. Establishing himself at Norway, Mich., he subsequently engaged in mining continuing in this line of occupation he worked at Florence and several other towns on this range and was for many years past in the employ of the Commonwealth Iron Co. at its different mines. Due to exceptional skill and energy, he was soon tendered a position as foreman and for the last four and a half years has most satisfactorily performed the functions relating to the office of Night Captain at the Badger Mine.

Mr. Bornberg [Björnberg] was a very much respected citizen, of good morals and uncommon intelligence, which may be ascribed to his physical and temperate strength of character. Within the last couple years his health has left much to desire, his constitution gradually becoming weaker until last week Friday night he was found prostrated in the mine and taken to his home, he apparently remaining in an unconscious state nearly all the time till his death on Monday. At his bedside were his beloved wife, to whom he was married in the fall of 1892, and a sister who arrived from Chicago last Sunday morning, with nurses and hosts of friends that continually called and offered their assistance. This, with the faithful watch and medical attendance of Dr. E. P. Swift, could not save his life. His untimely departure leaves a mourning wife with two small children, aged about two years and one month respectively; two older sisters in Sweden and three younger sisters in America - Mrs. Carl Anders, of Rockford, Mrs. Bolin and Mrs. Nelson of Chicago.

Our heartfelt sympathy and condolence are extended to the bereaved family.

***********************

Source: Florence Mining News

Note: I guess I should include my own obit here. Thanks to Beanie for digging it up. The "two small children" were Clarence Ira "Tippy" Bomberg and Irene Viola Björnberg Anderson, mentioned in earlier obits.

OBIT: Gene Barton "Beanie" Small (1941 - 2010)

axebjornberg — 2012-01-29 02:25:27Z

Gene Barton Small
July 1, 2010

CALUMET - Gene Barton Small, 68, of Calumet, passed on to join his parents and sister with the Lord on June 29, 2010.

Gene was born on August 16, 1941 in Florence, Wis. He graduated from Marquette Graveraet High School in 1959 and attended Kent State University for two years.

He served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1960-1967.

From 1967 to 1990, he worked in the growing computer industry for a number of companies, retiring from Seiko Instruments in 1991. He then moved to Calumet where he resided until his death.

Gene is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rae Ann (Smithisler) whom he married in Kirkland, Ohio on June 15, 1963; their daughters, Donna (Jeff) Bunge and Rene Small; and their grandchildren, Aaron, Meghan, Chris and Jason. Also surviving are his sisters, Janice (Pete) Romaine, Nancy (Dick) Toyra; and brothers, Gary (Kaarina), and Darryl (Eileen); a special aunt, Margery Small; uncle, Gerald Hansen; father-in-law, Ray Smithisler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and June (Anderson) Small; sister, Karen (Jack) Peterson; and mother-in-law, Vera Smithisler.

Gene loved sports and was an outstanding athlete. He played hockey for many years, both in Marquette and California leagues. While in the U.S. Coast Guard, he won the outstanding player trophy for softball. At the age of 15, he ski-jumped at Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain. Gene was an avid Detroit Red Wings, Green Bay Packer and University of Wisconsin Badger fan and enjoyed NASCAR. Gene coached youth ski jumping at Blackhawk in Madison and youth hockey in California.

He was the electronic and fix-it person and often used his knowledge of plumbing, electronics and computers for family and friends.

A memorial service will be held in Marquette in July.

Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.

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Source: The Daily Mining Gazette (Houghton, MI)

http://www.mininggazette.com/page/content.detail/id/510686.h...

Note: Now for a change, a great grandson following me to the afterlife, a grandson of my daughter Irene Björnberg Anderson.

OBIT: Frank "Bud" Bomberg (1927 - 2010)

axebjornberg — 2012-01-29 01:47:44Z

Frank Bomberg
April 9, 2010

FLORENCE, Wis. - Frank "Bud" Bomberg, 83, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Florence.

He was born Aug. 16, 1927, in Commonwealth, Wis., son of the late Clarence and Eva (LaChapelle) Bomberg. Frank graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1945.

He married Edith Dumke on Nov.14, 1947 and she preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 1966.

Frank then married Rosie McCraw-Roberts on Feb. 12, 1983, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2001. It's not often you are lucky enough to find two beautiful, caring women to love you, but such was his fate.

He attended Carroll College for several years and served in the United States Army from June 1948 to June 1952. He was in the occupation of Japan and was recalled to serve in the Korean War. Frank returned home to his wife and family and spent several years working in Milwaukee.

When his father became ill in 1953, Frank was asked to come home to run the family business, Tippy's Bar and Bowl. He ran Tippy's with his wife, Edith, until his brother, Paul, was discharged from the army, at which time Paul joined Edith and Frank. It was always a fun time at the bar, and people made sure they were there once a month to enjoy the stein party. While owning Tippy's, Frank had the bragging rights for having bowled a 734 series, which is the highest series ever recorded at the alleys. His grandson, Peter, has topped that record several times since. In 1965, Frank left the family business and went to work for Niagara Paper Mill, until his retirement in 1987.

He was always a quiet man, but he always had a twinkle in his eye when his grandchildren were around.

He is survived by his son, Dale Bomberg (Jane Frieburg) of Verona, Wis.; daughter, Connie (Bomberg) Falk of Green Bay, Wis.; sisters, Della (Don) Cero of St. Charles, Ill., Patsy (Folke) Johanssen of New York, N.Y., and Marilyn (Garth) Harrison of Fence, Wis.; a brother, Paul (Mary Jo) Bomberg of Florence; grandsons, Peter Falk (Tammy Petrowsky) of Racine, Wis. and Justin (Susan) Bomberg of Madison, Wis.; granddaughters, Dawn (Matt Prater) Falk of Racine and Katie (John) Zapfel of Milwaukee; great-grandchildren, Aurora Falk, Vienna Bomberg, Sabrina Bomberg, Leo Zapfel, Zora Beach, and Spencer Beach; stepsons, Roger (Krista) Roberts, Mike (Joleen) Roberts, Wally (Missy) Roberts, and Greg (Brenda) Roberts; stepdaughter, Vicky (Gordy) Crevier; 11 step-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.

Besides his wives, Edith and Rosie, Frank was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, on May 15, 1955, and his mother, Eva, on May 16, 1979.

Frank shall now find his peace and happiness with God in heaven.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence.

American Legion Post 211 will conduct a Veterans Memorial Service at 12 noon Saturday.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. Saturday with Rev. John Hephner to officiate.

A luncheon will follow services at the church.

On Saturday night, please join us at Dina Mia's (formerly Tippy's Bar and Bowl) for one last toast to Buddy, if we did not, he would never forgive us.

You may light a candle in remembrance of Frank or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com

The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family.

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Source: The Daily News (Iron Mountain, MI)

http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/...

Note: Frank was also my grandson, and again I was long gone before he arrived.

OBIT: Paul "Sonny" Bomberg (1933 - 2011)

axebjornberg — 2012-01-29 01:22:10Z

Paul M. Bomberg, 78, of Florence, passed away Friday, November, 11, 2011, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, Mich.

Paul was born on April 23, 1933, in Florence, son of the late Clarence and Eva (LaChapelle) Bomberg.

He was a lifelong resident of Florence, and graduated from Florence High School in 1951. In 1954, Paul entered the United States Army and served until 1956, when he was honorably discharged. He married Mary Jo Witynski on April 11, 1959, at St. Mary Church in Florence. Paul worked for the Florence County Highway Department for several years. He was also partners with his brother Frank. They owned Tippy’s Bar and Bowl together, taking over the business following the death of their father, Clarence “Tippy” Bomberg. Paul bought his brother’s half and went on his own in 1964, finally retiring in 1981.

Paul was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence, a 29 year member of the Florence Volunteer Fire Department, past member of Knights of Columbus Florence, Florence School Board, V.F.W. Florence, and Florence Chamber of Commerce where he was an active member in the annual Labor Day parade for many years.

He will be missed by his loving family and friends. Paul enjoyed hunting and visiting with everyone at Tippy’s Camp No. Shotum Buck.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo; four sons, Mark (Karen Erickson) Bomberg, Gladstone, Mich., Tim (Jeanette) Bomberg, Florence, Jack Bomberg, Florence, Paul (Deniell) Bomberg, Florence; three daughters, Ann Bomberg, Florence, Barbara (David) Bauer, Florence, Mary (Larry) Wexler, Mequon, Wis.; three sisters, Della Cero, St. Charles, Ill., Patsy Johannson, New York, Marilyn Harrison, Fence; fourteen grandchildren, Amy (Kris) Johnson, Pamela (Jacob) Spade, Daniel (Jenna) Bauer, Kristin Bauer, Jessica (Ed) McCoy, Bryan Bomberg, Josh Bomberg, Ryan Wexler, Tyler Novak, Abagail Novak, Kyleigh Bomberg, Toby, Tony and Seth; eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend John “Tweety” Merhalski, Florence.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Florence. V.F.W. Post No. 3635 of Florence will accord military honors 12:50 p.m., Tuesday at the church. The Florence Volunteer Fire Department will stand Honor Guard. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at the church. Rev. Fr. Matt Settle will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Commonwealth.

You may light a candle in remembrance of Paul or leave a condolence to his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com

The Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence is serving the family.

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Source: http://www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitI...

Paul is my grandson, but I passed on long before he was born.

Lottie's Obituary

petersd41 — 2012-01-16 19:17:25Z

The attached obituary for Charlotte Christina "Lottie" Hagstrom, who married Charles A. Peterson abt 1874, was found at the Sandpoint, ID, Historical Society. We are still trying to confirm that her body was indeed returned to Florence, WI, to be buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery there. Do not know why Charles was in CA at the time of her death.

Re: Florence - Johnson

spearson2 — 2012-01-03 15:17:59Z

There is a Martin and Alida Johnson buried at the St. Mary's Catholic and Commonwealth Cemetery in Aurora, WI

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wifloren/stmary.html

Re: Florence - Johnson

spearson2 — 2012-01-03 14:54:27Z

I am looking for information on the parents of Andrew G. (aka August) and Ida Johnson. They immigrated from Sweden and lived in Aurora, WI. Andrew/August was b. in 1866 and died before 1920. Children: Bessie, Amanda, Ann, Agnes, Olga, Arthur G., Stella A., Paul, Phoebe, Roy, Muriel, Laverne, Clifford and Clifton. Thanks for any assistance. Sue Pearson spearson81@gmail.com

Re: Parker or Richie in Florence Co

dornparker — 2011-10-20 15:20:18Z

Hi Marlene,
I am looking for info on the parker family. Anything you can add including tipler history would be a big help.

Re: Nils Wickstrom

dennishughes820 — 2011-09-13 19:39:20Z

my great grandfather was hugh hughes mary stalh or steel husband. my email add. dhugs@pacbell.net

Re: Florence - Johnson

Michele1st — 2011-06-01 17:01:52Z

No, sorry they did not live there. My Martin married Alida.

Re: Re;Commonwealth Cemetary

dkd185 — 2011-05-09 15:55:33Z

Mike Gallella is not buried in the Commonwealth Cemetery, but in St. Mary's Cemetery (just ajacent). Stone says 1868-1920. Lot 212 St. Mary's Church has nothing else on him. Register of Deeds at the Florence Co. Courthouse may have a death certificate with other into. Debbie dkd@bordelandnet.net

Wicklund

halli7 — 2011-04-03 15:59:49Z

Erick Edward Wicklund married Ida S. (?) from Florence, WI.
Erick came from Vasa, FI in 1902. They settled in Seattle, FL where he was a plasterer.

I am wondering if they were married in Florence in 1911 or 1912. I would like to know who his parents are to see if he was related to my great-grandfather, Erick Wicklund who lived in Commonwealth. My grandfather's name was Widd in Vasa, Finland. I don't know how the name was changed or when.

Re: Obit for Edward Peterson died 9 Sept 1959 and wife Bertha 3 May 1960

petersd41 — 2011-04-02 05:19:23Z

Edward Walter Peterson is the older brother to my paternal great grandfather, William Earl Peterson (dob:1881).I've just received his death certificate. Don't have an obituary notice. MI doesn't have a birth record. He died in Florence, WI. The cemetery was Woodlawn. The funeral home was Weier, in Florence. I haven't written the cemetery yet. The funeral home is not listed. I may have found his grandson, and have called once, but he hasn't called back.
David W. Peterson

Re: Ella B. (Wagner) GORDON (1915 - 2003)

rissmaguire — 2011-03-27 16:45:01Z

My grandpa, Rueben G. Wagner, was her brother. He passed away a few months ago. (December 23, 2010)

Re: Clarence "Pete" Peterson (1926 - 2001)

boggsblues — 2011-02-24 12:23:45Z

Hello,

My name is Denice Allen. My grandmother is Adelle Belongie
she was the daughter of Charles and emma, the sister of mabel.i found the link on the 1910 cencus records.

Jacques obituary

Brice9 — 2011-02-12 20:23:39Z

Can anyone locate the obit for Esther Jacques, born August 26, 1895 and died July 6, 1991 in Florence, Wisconsin?
Thank you,
Kathy

Re: Florence - Johnson

DAZHEB — 2011-01-29 16:41:28Z

Hi Michelle,

Did they live in Sagola, MI and own a potatoe farm? I have a Martin Johnson married to Albertina Anderson. They had 8 children, but I don't have one name Carl (but my great aunt that put our family tree together may have screwed up some on the names.

Let me know..I have additional info on them.

Obit for Edward Peterson died 9 Sept 1959 and wife Bertha 3 May 1960

sfox132 — 2011-01-01 17:27:26Z

I am looking for Obits for Edward Walter Peterson died 9 Sept 1959 in Florence Wisconsin, believe he owned a Hardware store according to Census. His wife Bertha died 3 May 1960. Any information about family as well is appreciated. I believe the family was in the area by 1880, father's name was Charles A and mother Lottie, they moved on West by 1900 but Edward and wife stayed in Florence. Thanks

Re: obit needed for CLEVELAND CHANEY

VAtkinson5973 — 2010-12-14 04:09:46Z

Cleveland Chaney was my uncle. I don't have his obit, just the dates of birth and death. He was 1st married to Thelma Palmer Shumacher. He married Doris 20 Dec 1961 in Argonne, WI. I have Cleve and Doris as having one daughter. Is that right?
My e-mail is vatkinson3@msn.com
Velma

obit needed for CLEVELAND CHANEY

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2010-12-12 16:41:31Z

I believe Cleveland was born Feb 17, 1919 and died March 21, 1998.

He was married to Doris Klahn.

Re: Claus Johnson

DonnaRevello51 — 2010-11-16 22:18:15Z

Are either of you guys near the Iron Mountain, "Homestead" area? If you are check out the book at the library "The Town of Homestead" by Ralph Hoaglund. It is a book on the History of the first settlers to homestead. It seems everyone in the area is related by marriage one way or another. Also in that tree are the Bryngelsons. My brother in law is a Bryngelson. My email is i2mtraveling@gmail.com

Re: Johnson

Robert1705 — 2010-11-05 21:18:58Z

Frank Gustaf Johnson was my great grandfather. Please contact me at new e-mail at rsmonroe@izoom.net Thanks, Bob Monroe Anyone had contact with Mikael Eng from Sweden?

Re: Search for Frank Gustaf Johnson

Robert1705 — 2010-11-05 21:07:35Z

Frank Gustaf Johnson & wife Mathilda were my great grandparents. Contact Bob Monroe at rsmonroe@izoom.net

anyone else researching Raymond KLAHN

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2010-09-27 17:25:58Z

Raymond Edward Klahn, 76, formally of Fence, WI, recently living with his daughter in Kiel, passed away Sat., June 11, 2005 at his daughter's home. He was born on Aug. 15,1928 in Glenbeulah, the son of the late Edward and Lillian (Rautmann) Klahn. He moved to Fence at the age of three.

He attended grade school in Fence and graduated from Goodman High School. After graduation he worked in the woods with Edwin Gustafson and went into the Army in the Korean War.

He worked on the SS. Sloan on the Great Lakes. He had his own sawmill and built many homes in the area. He worked at the Ford Forestry Center in L'Anse, Mich, until his retirement.

Over his lifetime he enjoyed playing guitar, gardening, reading, working with wood and spending time with his grandchildren. Ray was very intelligent and was willing to share his knowledge with anyone. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

On Oct. 16, 1955 he married Isabel Suszka and adopted her daughter Linda. They had four children together. She preceded him in death on July 27, 1998.

He is survived by his children Linda (Al) Baumgart of Kiel, Myron Klahn, Mark (Lori) Klahn, Adam (Iris) Klahn, all of Fence, and Rae Bracke (Ed Jones) of Lowell; his grandchildren Michelle (Eric) Voland of New Holstein, Kimberly Dedering of Milwaukee, Jason and Jeffrey Klahn of Baton Rouge, La., Tyler Bracke of Mayville, Amber Walsdorf of Little Chute, Isabel Jones of Lowel I, Jorge, Oscar, and Adam Klahn of Kingsford, Mich., Chad and Jeremy Baumgart of Nekoosa, and Jerry Revis of Fence; his sisters Doris Chaney of Fence, Marcella Campbell of Iron Mountain, Mich., and Mary (Joe) Danielczak of Armstrong Creek; a brother-in-law Stanley (Marge) Suszka of Florence, and a sister-in-law Nellie Suszka of South Milwaukee, also numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Kenneth Klahn.

Funeral services were held at the Kingsford Funeral Home, Kingsford, Mich, on Tues., June 14, 2005. Father Ed Nowakowski officiated. Burial took place in the Fence Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Raymond Klahn online at www.ernashfuneral homes.com

The family has entrusted the Erickson- Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain and Kingsford with the funeral arrangements.

Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel is assisting with the local arrangements.

Tri-County News | Kiel, WI | Thursday, June 16, 2005 | pg 29

help with Isabella SUSZKA - KLAHN

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2010-09-23 18:52:49Z

I believe Isabella died about July 28, 1998 according to her husband Raymond's obit.

Are you researching this family ?
Do you have her obit, or access to it?

MEEHAN family in Florence Wisconsin

jerrigri — 2010-08-24 13:17:30Z

I am looking for information about James MEEHAN b 1843 in Upper Canada and married Mary Jane TAFF who was born 1854 in Illinois. According to the 1900 Census the family was living in Florence, Florence, Wisconsin. They had 9 children George T. 1873, Willie 1877 and Nellie 1878, born Ohio. James 1881, John 1883, Bessie 1885, Frank 1887, Charle 1889, born Wisconsin. Also Lennie Grace 1898, adopted.

James MEEHAN left Belleville, Ontario, abt 1863 and went to the USA to join the army where he was wounded. I believe his parents are Patrick MEEHAN and Bessie McGEE (Magee), both born in Ireland.

From the Florence Cemetery:
George MEEHAN d 1948
Charles " d 1933
Frank " d 1945
James " 1846-1921
Mary Jane TAFF MEEHAN 1857-1935

Thanks