G. H. Hall
Sparta, Wis., Aug. 16. – Mrs. G. H. Hall received a telegram from Indianapolis stating that her husband died there yesterday. Her son Fred was with him. Mr. Hall was one of the eldest residents of Sparta and was formerly proprietor of the Winship house. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (Milwaukee, Wis.) 17 Aug. 1899; sub. by MZ]

George Hancock
(V. Jct) This community was startled and saddened this week by the death on Monday evening of George Hancock, one of the oldest residents of the village by a stroke of paralysis. (Grandma Toothman's 3rd husband.) [Source: Tomah Journal (5 Jan. 1911) transcribed by Verna Leetch]

Harp (child)
A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Harp died on Monday morning at the home of the parents in Tarr Valley. The funeral was held at the M. E. church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. Harris of Tomah officiated. The remains were interred in the Tunnel City cemetery. [Tomah Journal (Tomah, WI) – Friday, November 6, 1903]

John Harp
John Harp, an old and well-known citizen of the town of Lincoln, died at his home near Kirby on Wednesday, Dec. 9th. after a brief illness with lung fever.  Funeral services were held yesterday in Oak Grove school house, near his late home.[Tomah Journal (Tomah, WI) - Saturday, December 12, 1896]

Eva Hart
MRS. RILEY (EVA) HART died at La Crosse Lutheran hospital August 30 after a lingering illness. She was born march 29, 1902, in the town of Grant and resided in that area all her life. On Sept. 9, 1919, she was united in marriage to Riley Hart. This union was blessed with 16 children. Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, her husband Riley in 1965, and a daughter, Anne Rae in 1954. She is survived by 12 daughters, Mrs. William (Arja) Welch, Mrs. Donald (Donna) Cotnom, Mrs. William (Bernidine) Schubert, Mrs. Walter (Carol) Reed, and Mrs. James (Patricia) Paquette, all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Vilas (Verna) Burrows and Mrs. David (Betty) Muehlenkamp, both of Oakdale; Mrs. Harold (Bernice) Harmon, Sparta; Mrs. Lyle (June) Voelzke, Prairie du Chien; Mrs. Bernard (Arlieta) Finegan, Chicago; and Mrs. Robert (Rita) Zahrte and Miss Beverly Hart, both of Rockford, Ill.; three sons, Kenneth Hart, Tomah; and David and Ronald Hart of Rockford, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Julius (Mabel) Nelson and Mrs. Milo (Louise) Purdy, both of Tomah; and Mrs Oscar (Veora) Heser of Round Lake, Ill.; 36 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 3 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church with Pastor O. W. Heir officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery. [Source: Tomah Journal (5 Sept. 1968) submitted by Arlyn Bernhardt

Mrs. James A. Harvey
Sparta, Wis., April 14. – [Special.] – Mrs. James A. Harvey, age 82 years, one of Sparta’s oldest residents, died of heart failure. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (Milwaukee, Wis.) 17 Apr. 1902; sub. by MZ]

J. T. Hemphill
Minneapolis, Minn., July 24. – J. T. Hemphill, formerly secretary of the board of trade, died at his home after an illness of three days. Mr. Hemphill was born at Wooster, O., May 16, 1826. He married Frances W. Candee at Milwaukee in 1860. He studied law and in 1850 went to Australia, returning to the United States in 1856. For the past twelve years he had been a resident of Minneapolis. He came to this city from Sparta, Wis. , where he had been for years engaged in the banking business and was recognized as one of the town’s most substantial and able businessmen. He leaves three children, William A. Hemphill of Philadelphia; John H. and Allen C. Hemphill of Minneapolis. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (Milwaukee, Wis.) 26 July 1900; tr. by MZ]

Mrs. William Hermann
Sparta, Wis., Jan. 9 - Mrs. William Hermann, aged 60 years, died last night. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (Milwaukee, Wis.) 11 Jan. 1900; tr. by MZ]

Heser (child)
Died on the 22nd inst. the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heser after a short illness. [Source: Tomah Journal (26 Oct. 1900)

Cora Heser
Tomah Wis - Mrs. Cora Heser, 82, died Friday in Beloit, where she was visiting at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Rena Schultz. She was born January 11, 1870, in Orleans, N. Y., the daughter of Adela Purdy and Charles Kenyon. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Julia Prielipp, Tomah; Mrs.Schultz of Beloit; and Mrs Ruth Colman of Spring Brook, Wis. A son William and a daughter Adelaide preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Tomah Methodist Church, the Rev. Harvey Schall officiating. Burial will be in the Tunnel City Cemetery. Friends may call at White's Funeral Home in Tomah up until 11 a.m. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (Friday, 1 Mar. 1952) submitted by Arlyn Bernhardt]

William A. Heser
WILLIAM A. HESER, 59, 2101 Charles St., died in a local hospital Thursday morning after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife; one son Arlin of La Crosse, one daughter, Mrs. Orville Schaller of La Crosse, his mother Mrs. Cora Heser of Tomah, Wis. three sisters, Mrs. Frank Prielipp of Tomah, Mrs. Rena Schultz of Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Ray Coleman of Lampson, Wis. and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Nelson funeral home, the Rev. S. J. Lambright officiating. Burial will be in the Tunnel City, Wis. cemetery. Friends may call at the Nelson home Saturday evening. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (Friday, 7 Dec. 1945) submitted by Arlyn Bernhardt]

Almancy E. Hickox
[Source:  The Kenosha Telegraph; Kenosha, Wisconsin; 2 Mar 1883]; transcribed by Angie Lietzau

HICKOX - In Tomah, Monroe County, Wis., at the residence of her son, Azor N. Hickox, Feb. 6th, 1883, of numb palsy, Almancy E. Hickox, aged 68 years, 11 months 13 days.

The deceased was the eldest child of Clark and Sarah Woodley; was born in Columbia, Lorain Co., Ohio, where she was married in the summer of 1831, to Harvey N. Hickox, and remained there until the fall of 1844, when they moved, in company with her parents, brothers and sisters families, 16 in number, to Cypress, Kenosha County, Wis.  They resided here many years, then removed to Rockford, and from there to Tomah.  She united with the Methodists early in life, and ever tried to be a faithful follower of Christ.  She was a commiserator with the sick, and all who needed her assistance always found a willing heart and ready hand, and being of a social disposition, she gained many friends.  She seemed to suffer but little during sickness, and was sick but a short time when she passed tranquilly away, while her husband and her eldest son and wife were present at her bedside to soothe and comfort her in her last moments.  She leaves a husband, two sons and a daughter to mourn her loss.



Mrs. Frank Hiles
MRS. FRANK HILES BURIED
Sparta, Wis. - (Special) - Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Hiles, who died at her Leon home January 4, were conducted Sunday, January 6, by Rev. Wilbur T. Tomlinson, and burial was in the Leon cemetery. Mrs. Hiles, formerly Miss Thurston, was born in Farmers Valley, November 21, 1884. Her marriage to Mr. Hiles occurred March 23, 1884. To the eleven children were born, three of whom died in infancy. She is survived by her husband, eight children, her mother, Mrs. Thurston, two sisters, Mrs. Edward Gablar and Miss Hazel Thurston, and a brother, William Thurston.
Mrs. Hiles' death was caused from a siege of pneumonia. [Source: La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press (Wednesday, 9 Jan. 1918) page 8; tr. by Diana Heser Morse]

Sarah A. Hiles
Mrs. Sarah A. Hiles died at her home in the town of La Grange, Sunday morning, Nov. 13th, 1910, at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 10 days. She was born in Connecticut, came to Monroe County in 1856 wit her parents and has resided in this county most of the time since. She was married to Lewis A. Lamb in 1864. Three children were born to them who survive her, viz Mrs. Fannie Goff and Mrs. Deyce Lockwood of this place and Charles Lamb of Spokane, Washington. She was later married to David Hiles, who survives her. She also has two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held at La Grange cemetery. A host of friends showed their love and respect by their kind attendance and floral offerings. Mrs. Hiles sudden death has filled many hearts with sorrow, as she was ever a kind and loving mother, always thinking of a kind deed to do for others and forgetting herself.[Source: unknown; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Thomas Hiles
Sparta, Wis. - (special) - Thomas Hiles, 93, died Monday night. His funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Plummer funeral home and burial will be in Leon. Survivors include his son, Albert; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. [Source: The La Crosse Tribune (Tuesday Evening, 8 Apr. 1947) page 16; tr. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mrs. N. A. Hilliker
Mrs. N. A. Hilliker, formerly of this city, passed away at her home in Tunnel City, Wis., Monday afternoon. Had she lived until Friday she would have passed her seventy-second birthday. She is survived by one daughter, Gertrude, of Tunnel City; three sons, Louis of Tunnel City, Archie of Chicago, and Roger of Sparta; three grandchildren; two brothers, Peder Olson of Black River Falls and Edward Olson of La Crosse. Her husband preceded her in death five months ago. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 o-clock from the home in Tunnel City. Interment will be made in Oak Grove cemetery in this city at 1:30 p.m., when brief services will be held. [Source: La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press (Wednesday, 18 Feb. 1931) page 6; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mrs. William Hilliker
The funeral of Mrs. William Hilliker, one of Monroe county's oldest residents, was held Monday afternoon at her home in Tunnel City. Rev. A. E. Taylor, pastor of the M. E. church of Tunnel City officiating. Interment at Greenfield cemetery. Mrs. Hilliker was about seventy-nine years of age and was born in Vermont. About sixty years ago she came to Wisconsin and came directly to Tunnel City, where she resided with her husband who preceded her about three years in death. She leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Gilbert and Wm. and three daughters, Mrs. Wallace Ryckman, Mrs. M. H. Betthauser and Mrs. Fred Chapman, all of Monroe County. [Source: The La Crosse Tribune (Wednesday 26 Mar. 1913) page 4]

Hiram H. Hinds
Hiram H. Hinds of Galesville Succumbs to Paralytic Seizure While in Tunnel City
While attending to business matters at Tunnel City, Wis., Hiram H. Hinds of Galesville, was stricken with paralysis which culminated fatally at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mr. Hinds was 73 years of age. Mr. Hinds is survived by his wife and four children: Herbert Hinds of Tunnel City, Will Hinds of Tomah, Mrs. William Lowrie of Rock Falls, Ill., and Elmer C. Hinds of La Crosse. Funeral services will be held t the residence of Elmer C. Hinds, 1331 Redfield street, at half-past two Saturday afternoon. Rev. Benjamin Thomas of the Presbyterian church at Galesville will officiate and burial will be made in Oak Grove cemetery. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (Thursday, 16 Sept. 1915) page 4; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mary E. Holden
[Source:  Vernon County Censor; Viroqua, Wisconsin; 20 Feb 1884]; transcribed by Angie Lietzau

Mrs. Mary E. Holden, wife of Fred A. Holden, died at the residence of her father, Amos Katchell, in Sparta, last Thursday.  Her funeral occurred on Sunday,Rev. Wm. Haughton officiating.  Mrs. Holden resided here for many years and was greatly beloved  for her many excellent traits of character.

Charlotte A. Hollister
Pioneer Resident Dies Suddenly at Tomah on Monday
Mrs. A.E. Hollister in Good Health Up to Time of Death; Nearly 82 Years of AGe
Tomah, Wis. - This week another old resident of Tomah, Mrs. A. E. Hollister, passed away at her home on Superior avenue, Monday morning, November 8, at 7 o'clock. Up to the time of her death she had been in very good health and death came very suddenly and was entirely unexpected. Charlotte Amelia Powell was born in Cass county Michigan, November 16, 1844, and at the time of her death she lacked but 8 days of being 82 years of age. On September 10, 1865, she was married to Mr. Albert E. Hollister and on November 24, 1868, they took up their residence in Tomah, where they have resided continuously since that time.
Mrs. Hollister was an active member of the Rebecca lodge until she became deaf, when her activities in life outside of her own family circle were considerably lessened. It can be said of her that every acquaintance she made soon became a warm friend. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one daughter Belle, Mrs. Walter S. Mason of Minneapolis; one son, Dr. John Roy of this city; several grandchildren and a very large number of warm friends. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday forenoon under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. lodge of this city, who also had charge of the services at the grave. She was buried in Oak Grove cemetery. [The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wis) 13 Nov 1926, p6]

William N. Hope
[Source:  Leader-Telegram; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; 15 Sep 1883]; transcribed by Angie Lietzau

Obituary

William N. son of D. C. Hope died at two o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of his parents, from typhoid fever, with which he had been suffering for about six weeks. Deceased had until a few months past, lived at Sparta, where his parents also dwelt previous to their removal to Eau Claire about three years ago.  He was young man of exemplary habits, and had lately completed his twenty-first year.  His loss will be universally regretted.  The funeral services took place at the residence No. 601 South River street at yesterday evening, conducted by Rev. W. H. Lockwood.  The remains were taken to Sparta for interment by the night train.

Jennie Fedelia Houghton
PNEUMONIA TAKES MRS. D. HOUGHTON
Sparta, Wis., Feb. 19 (Special) Mrs. Jennie Fedelia Houghton, widow of the late P. F. Houghton, died Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock at her home on East Franklin street. Death resulted from pneumonia. She was 70 years of age and had been somewhat of an invalid for a long time, being crippled by a fall which fractured her hip. She was born June 10, 1839, in Indiana, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hatch. After coming west, the family lived in La Crosse county, later coming to Sparta. Two brothers, John and Edward Hatch, and one sister survive her. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. S. Morris. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. [Source: unknown (Wednesday, 19 Feb. 1919) page 9; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mrs. Henry S. Howell
[Source:  The Weekly Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 19 Aug 1885]; transcribed by Angie Lietzau

Sparta - August 10, Mrs. Henry S. Howell, aged 27 years.

Allan Zelmar Hovey
Allan Zelmar Hovey, the son of Gus and Emma Hovey, was buried in Oak Grove cemetery Tuesday, January 2, age six months and eleven days. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (Tuesday, 6 Jan. 1917) page 7; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Nathan H. Huntley
Sparta, Wis., Dec. 17. – [Special.] – Nathan H. Huntley, a prominent contractor and builder of this city, died of brain trouble this morning, after an illness of about a year. He was one of Sparta’s oldest and most prominent citizens. The funeral will be held on Thursday, conducted by the Masonic order, of which he was a member. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (Milwaukee, Wis.) 21 Dec. 1901; sub. by MZ]

Orrin M. Hutchins
Orrin M. Hutchins a former Sioux Falls young man, passed away at Sparta, Wis., after a six months’ illness following an operation for appendicitis. Deceased was born at Sioux Falls. He was a jeweler by trade. [Source: Aberdeen Daily News (2 Dec. 1911) transcribed by FoFG MZ]

Sarah Ingersoll
Mrs. Sarah Ingersoll Dead. – The news is received of the death of Mrs. Sarah Ingersoll, of Sparta, who was on trial in the circuit court here in November, 1874, charged with poisoning her husband, and acquitted. The case created intense excitement in this city at the time. [Source: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.) Tuesday, 8 May 1883; transcribed by FoFG mz]

Mrs. Carrol A. Jay
Mrs. Carrol A. Jay died very suddenly of heart failure on Friday morning, March 4, 1927. She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Girouard, in this city, when the end came so quickly and unexpectedly. She was an active woman, of high spirit and had not been ailing with the exception of a slight headache the day previous. There was no warning that the end was so near, and her sudden death in the prime of life came as a great shock to her daughter, Mrs. Girouard, in particular. Born October 10, 1881, she was but 46 years, 4 months and 24 days of age. She was born at Kirby, Wis., and christened Orpha Mae Noble, she being the daughter of Mrs. W. J. Gilette, of St. Paul, Minn., by a former marriage. Mrs. Jay was reared and educated at Warrens, where she was married in 1890 to Carrol A. Jay.  Mrs. Jay made her home at Warens until the death of her husband, about three years ago. Since then she has resided mostly with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Girouard, of this city. Besides Mrs. Girouard she leaves another daughter, Miss Winifred Jay, of Waukesha, Wis.; and three sons, Hollis, of Denver, Color., Stephen and Hubert, of Chicago, Ill. She also leaves to mourn her passing her mother, Mrs. W. J. Gillette, and a sister, Mrs. H. M. Clark, both of St. Paul.. There are also three grand-children. In early life Mrs. Jay united with the Baptist church at Warrens and retained her membership there until her untimely end. She was consistent in her religious belief, active in the social life of the community where she lived the greater portion of her life, neighborly and helpful.  It was in her home life, first as daughter and sister and later as wife and mother than Mrs. Jay performed the deeds of love, devotion and self-sacrifice that will ever make her memory a sacred one. Her own home and family were ever her first consideration and as wife and mother she was faithful and true to every duty. She carefully reared her family and bore up with fortitude when death took her husband from her. She has gone to her reward loved, honored and respected. There was a short service Tuesday morning, March 8, at 10 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Firouward, and conducted by Rev. A. D. Willett. The remains with the grief stricken relatives then went by auto to Warrens where the final services were conducted in the Baptist church at 2 o'clock p.m. by Rev. Johnson, the pastor. Interment was in the Warrens cemetery by the side of her husband.  There were present at the funeral Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gillette and Mrs. H. M. Clark, of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Jay, Denver, Steven and Hubert Jay, of Chicago, Miss Winifred Jay and Mrs. I. W. Gillette of Waukesha. To the bereaved relatives the deep sympathy of this community and that of Warrens is extended. [Source: unknown; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Roscoe Jennings
Mrs. Wallace Taft, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sowle and Mrs. J. Dewey attended the funeral of Mr. Roscoe Jennings, who died at Plymouth, Wis., recently. Mr. Jennings was 33 years old at the time of his death, was well known here having graduated from the Tomah high school and worked in drug stores of this city for a number of years. He conducted an up to date drug store at Plymouth.  [Source: The La Crosse Tribune (Monday, 12 May 1913) page 4; submitted by Diana Heser Morse]

Carr O. Johnson
Carr O. Johnson was born near Tunnel City, Wisconsin, October 30, 1881, and died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin December 27, 1907, aged 26 years, 1 month and 27 days. The deceased was the only son of Byron and Annie Johnson of Tunnel City. Besides his parents he leaves to mourn, his widow, Celia Heser Johnson, and three children, vis Georgia aged 4 years, Ortis 2 years and Thelma 7 months. Widespread sympathy is expressed for the surviving relatives in their great sorrow. Funeral services were held at the home of the parents in Tunnel City, Monday afternoon, December 30th, and were very largely attended. Rev. W. Atkinson officiating, and the interment was in the Tunnel City Cemetery. [Source: unknown from 1907]

C. O. Johnson
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
C. O. Johnson, a patient in Dr. Dewey's sanitarium at Wauwatosa, died at the sanitarium early this morning, having slashed his throat with a razor while walking in the grounds Friday after noon. Johnson, who was suffering from melancolia, came to the hospital several days ago from Tunnel City, Wis. he was in the care of an attendant Friday afternoon, who had charge of several patients. While the attendant's back was turned, Johnson drew a razor which he had concealed in his clothing and detaching himself from the little group walked rapidly fifteen or twenty feet away and slashed at his throat. The attendant turned to see him lying on the ground with blood gushing from the wound. Johnson was immediately taken into the hospital where every effort was made to save his life, but he succumbed to the injuries at an early this morning. The coroner was at once notified by Dr. Dewey, and sent a deputy to the scene. Johnson is said to have smuggled the razor in to the sanitarium hidden in his clothes, as the fact that he possessed one was unknown to the superintendent. The man has relatives in Tunnel City who will make arrangements for the funeral and take charge of the body. [Source: Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin (Saturday 28 Dec. 1907) sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mrs. John Johnson
La Grange - Art. Getman received the sad news of the death of his Mother, Mrs. John Johnson, which occurred at her home in Aberdeen, Wash., Sunday morning, April 23. [Source: Tomah Journal (25 Apr. 1922) transcribed by Verna Leetch]

Mrs. Rees Jones
MRS. REES JONES DIES AT SPARTA
Well Known Woman, Native of Wales, Succumbs at Home at Advance Age
Sparta, Wis. (Special) Mrs. Rees Jones, a prisoner of Sparta, died at her home here recently. Mrs. Jones was born in Aberystivyth, South Wales, December 25, 1832, and came to this country with her parents when only 11 years of age. She lived with her father, W. Evans, in Waukesha county, until she was married in October, 1855, to Rees W. Jones. Six children were born to them. The following survive her: S. R. Jones of Cooperstown, N.D.; W. R. Jones, Mrs. D. B. Davis and Miss Anna Jones of Sparta, and Mrs. J. W. Thomas of Minneapolis. Twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also mourn her loss. One son, Thomas R., died in January, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Jones came to Mount Prairie before the time of railway transportation, making the journey in a covered wagon, and they resided on their farm there for forty-eight years. Mr. Jones died November 4, 1903. She remained on the old homestead for a few years, and in 1908 moved to Sparta, passing away at her home in this city December 20, 1917. Her health had been gradually failing and she was confined to her bed only five days. She was a member of the Blaeudyffryn Welsh Presbyterian church since its foundation. The funeral was held Sunday at the home at 1 o'clock, Rev. Harding R. Hogan conducting a brief service, after which services were held in the Mount Prairie church, her pastor, Rev. Edward Roberts, officiating. [Source: La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press (Thursday, 27 Dec. 1917) page 8; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Vern Jones
LINEMAN DIES IN FALL FROM POLE TUESDAY
Vern Jones Killed While at Work at Seventh and Johnson Streets
Man Might Also Have Been Electrocuted; Neck Broken
Northern States Employee Two Years; Home at Tunnel City
Falling 25 to 30 feet to the ground from a light pole after it is believed he had come in contact with a live wire, brought almost instant death Tuesday evening to Vern Jones, 24 year old lineman in the employ of the Northern States Power company. He sustained slight burns on his left arm and right ankle, and in the fall his neck was broken and his right leg shattered. Jones and another lineman, Arthur Hacht, 1109 South Seventh street, were sent to run down a trouble call between Seventh and Eighth streets on Johnson. A short circuit was burning the trees and Jones climbed the pole, intending to cut the wires and repair them temporarily for the evening. As Jones was climbing the pole, Hacht was working a half block away and did not notice Jones again until he heard him fall. Had Not Reached Top of Pole He was gasping for breath when picked up and carried into the house of E. J. Bernet, 720 Johnson street, but died before physicians arrived. That Jones had not reached the top of the pole before he fell was the opinion of officials of the company, since Jones had not tightened his safety belt. Just how many volts were sent through Jones' body is not known. Regular 110 and 220 volt wires pass the top of the pole, while the arc circuit, containing about 4,000 volts, passes near to where Jones is believed to have fallen from. However, his burns were only slight and when found he was gasping for breath, indicating that he was suffering mostly from a broken neck. He might have lost his footing and become burned in falling against live wires below. One of his rubber gloves was lost in falling while the other remained on his hand.
Home Near Tunnel City
Jones is not a La Crosse man, his parents farming near Tunnel City. He had been employed by the Northern States company for the past two years, and has been a lineman for the year and a half. He has been living at 1414 Badger street.
The body was turned over to Coroner Dwyer who notified the young man's parents. His father, Mr. Moses Jones, arrived in the city this afternoon to take the remains to Tunnel City, this evening. Vern Jones is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Jones, and one sister Mrs. Homer Stutter. Funeral services will be held from the home near Tunnel City Friday afternoon and interment will be made in the Oak Grove cemetery in Tomah. [Source: The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press (Wednesday, 30 July 1924) front page]

Cora I. Kelsey
MRS. DEE JAY KELSEY
Prominent Local Lady Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Dee Jay Kelsey, prominent for many years in church and temperance work in Stevens Point and a lady of wide acquaintance through-out the city, died at the family home, 402 Water street, at 12:07 o'clock this afternoon. Enlargement of the liver was the cause of death. Mrs. Kelsey became ill last Thanksgiving day but up to a short time before Christmas seemed to improve and at times was able to sit up. However, a relapse took place and her decline was gradual but steady. Eleven days ago all hopes for her recovery were abandoned and the end, since that time, was almost momentarily expected. Miss Cora I. Sowle was born at Tomah, Wisconsin, June 27, 1861, and was married there to Mr. Kelsey April 12, 1882. The following spring Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey came to this city and here they have ever since made their home. Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Jay V., Mildred and Karl. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. H. V. Litchfield of Salona, Minn. and a half brother, Harvey Sowle, of Tomah. Mrs. Litchfield and Mrs. Orlando Sowle, the latter a sister-in-law of Mrs. kelsey, from Dickinson, North Dakota, have been in the city for the last two weeks. Mrs. Kelsey was a woman who, without neglecting the affairs of her home, to which she was greatly devoted, lent her influence for good to many worthy causes. She was a member of St. Paul's M. E. church and of its official board for several years. She served several terms as president of the Ladies Aid society and held numerous offices in the Woman's Foreign Missionary society. As a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union she was particularly active. She was county president of that organization for three terms, also served as local president, and two years ago she was a delegate to the National W.C.T.U. convention held at Milwaukee. She was also secretary of the Women's club for three terms. Mrs. Kelsey has the distinction of being the first person to camp on what is now Maple Beach, a few miles up the river, and also gave that popular resort its name. While in ill health twenty-one years ago she established a camp there and each summer thereafter for seventeen years spent a part of her time at the Beach. Mrs. Kelsey will be greatly missed by friends not alone in Stevens Point but elsewhere. Ever working for the right as she saw it and taking a kindly interest in those about her she was held in affection by every acquaintance. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. Services will be conducted at St. Paul's M. E. church at 2 o'clock by Rev. C. R. Montague, preceding which there will be a prayer at the residence. [Source: Stevens Point Daily Journal (Wednesday, 4 Feb. 1914) front page; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Earl Kennedy
Sparta - Earl C. Kennedy, 73, died Saturday (May 22, 1971) in a hospital. He was born in Rockland, La Crosse county. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Russell Kenney, Oconomowoc; Mrs. David Ryan, Wauwatosa; and Mrs. Richard Wall, Milwaukee; and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Robert Page Funeral Home, where friends may call until time of services.  [Source: Wisconsin State Journal (Tuesday, 25 May 1971) page 2, section 2; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

George Kidney
Sparta, Wis., Jan. 31. - George Kidney of this city died of consumption. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1 Feb. 1900; tr. by MZ]

Gottlieb Lachelt
TOMAH, Wis., Jan. 16 - Gottlieb Lachelt, a well-to-do German farmer, committed suicide by taking carbolic acid.  [Source: The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wis.) Monday, 16 Jan. 1905]

Hannibal Lamb
Lew Lamb and his father, who reside about 10 miles north of Tomah, were in town on Thursday last, and got pretty full, and while trying to get the old man into the buggy he suddenly died on their hands. The old man has been subject to sinking spells for a number of years. [Source: Tomah Journal (16 Sept. 1882) sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Lewis Lamb
Lewis Lamb, an old soldier who lived near Rudd's died last Thursday of diseases contracted in the army. Mr. Lamb was about 67 years old and leaves a wife, 10 children, 5 brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss. Comrade Lamb enlisted in Dec. 1861, in the 10th Wisconsin Battery, was afterwards transferred to the 8th Wisconsin Light Artillery, and from this service was discharged for general disabilities. He re-enlisted in the 43rd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was discharged June 24th, 1865. Mr. Lamb was born in Columbia County, Wisconsin (submitter note: Lewis born Ohio) and was an early settler in Monroe County. The funeral services were held at the Kirby school house and the remains were laid away in what is known as the Smith cemetery. Lewis Premo, of Warrens, had charge of the service and Rev. Josiah Phillips of Warrens officiated. (Note: born 8 August 1835, died 30 May 1901 [Source: Tomah Journal (7 June 1901) sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mary Lamb
DEATHS - Mary - wife of Lew Lamb, died Sunday April 6, at her home in the town of Lincoln. Aged 37 years. Her remains were buried Tuesday April 8. [Source: Tomah Journal April 12, 1884(sub. by Diana Heser Morse])

Herbert Larson & Emil Yahnke
TWO SPARTA MEN KILLED IN CAVE-IN
Sparta, Wis. (Special) Herbert Larson, 57, and Emil Yahnke, 55, Sparta city laborers, lost their lives when the sides of a 12-foot deep sewer trench caved in Thursday. The accident occurred Thursday about 3:15 p.m. Monroe county suffered three fatalities within a half hour in two separate accidents Thursday. The two workers were killed in the one accident and Roger Noth, 13, Tomah, was accidentally shot in another accident. Larson died shortly after arriving at a Sparta hospital and Yahnke was pronounced dead at the scene after rescuers had recovered his body nearly one hour after the accident.
Worker Is Injured.
Ben Wertz, 53, also working the trench, was buried with his co-workers, but was not seriously injured. He is recovering at the hospital with possible rib fractures and a fracture of his left arm. Wertz was able to walk after being freed. Lyle Arentz was covered with dirt to his thighs, but he was freed by his father, Joseph Arentz, and Bob Hammer, another worker. City Engineer O. O. Bergman had arrived on the scene just a few minutes before the tragedy. He said he noted a small cave-in on the side and warned the men to get sheeting to protect the wall but the job could not be accomplished before the avalanche had enveloped the men before Bergman's eyes. A cave-in covered Yahnke and a second immediately followed, burying Wertz and Larson. Lyle Arentz was covered to his thighs but was quickly liberated. After about 45 minutes of frenzied digging Larson was uncovered and Wertz was extricated only a short time later. Another 20 minutes or so was required before Yahnke was finally taken out from the pit. A crew of five workmen of the Northern States Power Co. were setting poles on the new Montgomery street project and responded to the call for help. They were Ward McClintock, West Salem, Lyle Hilliker, Ray Ness, Don Lakowske and John Teske. Workers of the city water department Leonard Aellig and Orban Abrahamson, also employed nearby, aided in the early rescue work as did other volunteers. [Source: The La Crosse Tribune (Friday Evening, 4 Aug. 1950) front page

G. H. Ledyard
DEATH OF G. H. LEDYARD
Our community was startled on Tuesday morning, by the announcement that G. H. LEDYARD was dead. No dispensation of Providence could well have produced a more profound sensation, or carried greater sorry to the hearts of the people of this entire community. Mr. Ledyard was one of the oldest citizen of the place, and no man has been more closely identified with its growth or contributed more to its unexampled prosperity. As a citizen, he was kind, courteous and obliging, as a business man, active, energetic and efficient, and as a Father, affectionate and indulgent. During the last four years Mr. Ledyard has been Treasurer of the County, and his administration of affairs has given the most perfect satisfaction. For years it has been apparent that consumption had marked Mr. Ledyard for its victim, but his strong will and his unconquerable energy, had enabled him to pursue his business avocations, and his friends had fondly hoped that some years might yet elapse, ere he was summoned to "that bourne from whence no traveler returns." On Sunday last, Mr. Ledyard appeared to be in the enjoyment of his usual health, and exhibited the same energy and activity, which has characterized his eventful life. During Sunday might, he was found to be suffering extremely from congestion, and through the next day and until two-o'clock on Tuesday morning, was wandering in mind, and died unconscious of the suffering he endured. But few men have performed such Herculean labor as did G. H. Ledyard. His life was one continued scene of active business, and he has known the happiness of prosperity, and the bitterness of adversity. No man will be more missed and none ever died of whom it could be more truly said, "The poor man's friend is gone." His funeral takes place today, and hundreds of sincere mourners will follow his remains to their final resting place. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father. [Source: Sparta Eagle (3 Oct. 1866) page 3; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Caroline Louise Leighton
CAROLINE LOUISE LEIGHTON, wife of Thomas Alva Leighton passed away at the Holy Family Hospital in St Ignatius, Mt at 4:35 Monday (Sept 11) after an illness of short duration. Mrs. Leighton was born in Syracuse, New York May 8, 1848. She enjoyed good health until two weeks ago when she became seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Leighton were married nearly 55 years ago Sept 24, 1878. The family came west 22 years ago and have resided in the Flathead Valley for the past 10 years. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters and two sons. Mrs. May Convey, Black River Wisconsin; Mrs Maude Thorsen of St Ignatius; R. Z. Leighton of Ronan, Mt; and Will Vroman of Warren Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 pm in the Methodist church in Ronan with Rev J. E. Officey of St Ignatius officiating in the absence of local paster Rev J. Ashworth. M. M. Twichel of St Ignatius has charge of the body. [Source: Ronan Pioneer (Ronan, Lake County, MT) 14 Sept. 1933; submitted by Arlyn Bernhardt]

Thomas Alva Leighton
THOMAS ALVA LEIGHTON, 87, died of pheumonia at the Holy Family Hospital in St Ignatius, Mt Tuesday (April 4). He was born in Trenton Mich. April 7, 1851. and was married to Carrie L. Vandervort at Norway Ridge Wis on Sept 24, 1878. The Leightons made their home near Ridey until 1921, when they moved to the Bitterroot valley. The came to the Flathead Valley in 1922. Mr Leighton retired from farming in 1925. He is survived by a son, R.Z. Leighton in Ronan and a daughter Mrs. Ola Thorsen of St Ignatius, Mt. and several grandchildren. His wife died in 1933. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church in Ronan. Thursday at 2 pm with Rev Joseph Ashworth officiating. Pall bearers will be Jule Odiet, John Naurau, Jack Dowell, Jay Figield, Howard Hatfield and Frank Lockwood. Buried will be made in the family plot in the Ronan cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Twichel funeral home in St Ignatius MT. [Source: Ronan Pioneer (Ronan, Lake County, MT) 59864; submitted by Arlyn Bernhardt

Mrs. Joseph Lingl
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Lingl, whose death was reported last week, were held at St. Mary’s Catholic church Saturday with Rev. Francis Bienkowski reading the Requiem High Mass and officiating at the service at the Colby cemetery. Pall bearers were William Weis, Edward Serch and Edward Keyes of Spencer and Nick Smudde, E. A. Becker and I. M. Firnstahl of Colby. Flowers were in charge of Mrs. A. C. Elliot of Spencer and Mrs. Nick Smudde of Colby. Out of town people here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hanson of Sparta, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Phelps of Cataract, Mr. and Mrs. William Neville, H. P. Ghent and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wendt of Neillsville, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hatton and family of Greenwood, Mrs. George Lastofka and daughter, Rose, of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. John Dahlke and family of Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Hoff, Mrs. Mary Hoftiezer, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Elloitt, Mrs. John Hess, Mrs. John Fritisch, William Ganger, Mrs. Ervin Hoops, Mrs. Roy Dittman, Mrs. H. J. Pederson, Mrs. Edward Keyes, Mrs. Edward Serch and Mrs. William Wets, all of Spencer. The deceased was born in the town of Little Falls, Monroe county, on Jan. 19, 1899, and was married to Joseph Lingl in Canada on June 1, 1915. She had been ill with cancer the past two years. Surviving are four children – Mrs. John Dahlke of Edgar, Mrs. Theo. Hoff of Spencer and Velma and Tom Lingl of Colby. Also four sisters and two brothers – Mrs. H. C. Ghent of Neillsville, Mrs. Wm. Neville of Neillsville, Mrs. Evan Hatton of Greenwood, Mrs. George Lestofka of Minneapolis, and Wm. Wendt and Fred Wendt of Neillsville. [Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 21 Dec. 1944; tr. by MZ]

Longwell (Infant)
INFANT SUCCUMBS
The six months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Longwell died Sunday night at midnight from verebro spiral fever. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. S. Morris. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery. [Source: La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press (Wednesday, 19 Feb. 1919) page 9; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

A. S. Manley
Mr. A. S. Manley passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Jones, at 1 p, m. last Thursday after a long Illness of heart trouble. Mr. Manly was born December 24,, 1824. He is survived by his wife to whom he was married in 1847. To them ten children were born four of whom are living. Mr. Manley moved here from Richland county about seven years ago and has been respected and loved by his neighbors as a man of sterling worth and unselfish kindness. The funeral was held at the family home at 10 a. m. Saturday. Rev. Harris of Tomah said the funeral service, and interment was in the Oakdale cemetery. [Source: Tomah Journal (16 June 1905) submitted by Jim Dezotell]

Henry Marburger
Word was received of the death of Henry Marburger, who died at Spring Valley, Minn.  The deceased was one of our old settlers, who lived in this neighborhood about 40 years ago. [Norwalk Star (Norwalk, WI) – Friday, March 1, 1929]

Charles Leslie McArthur
Sparta , Wis. , April 4. – The funeral of Private Charles Leslie McArthur, Co. L, Third Wisconsin volunteers, who died of typhoid fever in Porto Rico last fall, took place this afternoon. The military escorted the remains to the cemetery. The remains of Corp. Oscar Swanson, Co. L, Third Wisconsin volunteers, who was killed by fragment of shell in Porto Rico in the battle of Aibontoi pass, arrived yesterday. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate ( Milwaukee , Wis. ) 6 Apr. 1899; transcribed by FoFG mz

D. McBride
D. McBride, of the Sparta Herald, is in mourning for the loss of his son. He was a minister of the Presbyterian Church, and lately died at the age of 34 years. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Patriot (29 Sept. 1860) sub. by MZ]

David McBride
1882: David McBride, at Sparta, February 10th, in his eighty-first year. Born in Springfield, Bradford County, Penn., in September, 1801, he removed to Ohio in 1823, publishing a paper, and serving in various public offices; among them, postmaster at Oberlin, under Presidents Taylor and Fillmore, and acting with the anti-slavery leaders of that state. Coming to Wisconsin, in 1856, he was connected with the press at Watertown, Mauston and Sparta; and postmaster at Sparta from 1861 to 1871. He was useful, fearless and patriotic in the discharge of every duty. [Source: Proceedings of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Vol. 10 (1909) Transcribed by: Heather A. Turner]

Rev. Robert McBride
DEATH IN THE MINISTRY -- At the home of his father, in Sparta, Wis., on Wednesday, 12th inst. died the Rev. Robert McBride, aged 24 years, of Haematemasis, hemmorrhage of the stomach. The deceased was a son of D. McBride, Esq., editor of the Sparta Herald. (D. McBride, former resident of Mauston, founder of the Mauston Star) (The Mauston Star 1860 October 3, submitted by Diana Heser Morse)

Robert Bruce McCoy
GENERAL ROBERT BRUCE M'COY DIES
WAS INFANTRY COMMAND IN 32ND DIVISION
Commander Troops In All Engagements During Last War - Play Military Funeral Madison, Wis. (U.P.) --- Major Gen. Robert Bruce McCoy, 59, commanding general of the Wisconsin National Guard Infantry, 32nd Division, died here today after a short illness. General McCoy was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 1867. The body probably will be removed to Sparta on Wednesday for burial there on Thursday. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed but state military authorities are planning a military funeral with full honors. General McCoy commanded the 128th Infantry of the 32nd Division during the World War, directing it in all of its battles on the Aisne-Marne offensive, also directing it in the Oise-Aisne offensive, the Meuse-Argonne and the Montfaucon. General McCoy had the distinction of being the first regimental commander in the American army to break through the Hindenburg line in the assault on the Kriemhilde Stellung spur of the Hindenburg front line. General McCoy was a graduate of the Sparta High School, the University of Wisconsin law school, and by civil occupation was a lawyer and banker. He served as county judge of Monroe county from 1898 to 1914. [Source: Waukesha Daily Freemen (5 Jan. 1926) Front Page; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mrs. Carl McCollough
North Star Valley: Mrs. Carl Mc Collough passed away at the Sparta Hospital Saturday morning. [Source: Tomah Journal (3 Apr. 1941) page 7, col.3; submitted by Verna Leetch]

Martha June McCurdy
Sep 5 Martha June Mc Curdy born May 7 1862 Pike Co, OH, Four brothers: Alvin of Oregon City, OR, John of Tomah, Wm of Tomah, Jim of Milwaukee, one daughter Mrs. Frank Brookman. [Source: Tomah Journal (5 Sept. 1922) submitted by Verna Leetch]

Jennie McDonell
[Source:  Wisconsin State Journal; Madison, Wisconsin; 12 Mar 1873]; transcribed by Angie Lietzau

DIED.

MCDONELL - In Sparta, March 9, 1873, JENNIE youngest daughter of A. A. and FRANCES ELIZABETH MCDONELL, aged 5 years, 3 months and 18 days.

Funeral services at St. Raphael's Church, in this city, Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock.



Mrs. Ralph McKenzie
McKENZIE FUNERAL
The funeral of Mrs. Ralph McKenzie will be held Thursday afternoon from the home, 1602 Prospect street at 3 o'clock and at the Caledonia Street Methodist church at 2:30. Interment will be made in Oak Grove cemetery. [Source: The La Crosse Tribune (Wednesday, 26 Mar. 1913) page 4; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Wm. McLaurin
Wm. McLaurin, of Tomah, died last Friday, He was born in Overnark, Scotland, in 1901, and had lived in Tomah since 1861. [Source: Unknown, sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Morrison McMillan
Sudden Death – Last Sunday a week, Morrison McMillan, Esq., of Sparta, suddenly died from an apophectic attack. The funeral was numerously attended by members of the Masonic order, from this place, Sparta, La Crosse, and elsewhere, as the deceased was a member of that fraternity, and was a useful and highly honored member. He was about 70 years old. – Jackson Co. Banner [Source: Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, Wis.) 13 Mar. 1860; tr. by MZ]

Brice McMullen
Military Funeral at Tomah
Tomah, Wis., Feb. 25. -- (Special) -- Brice McMullen, a Spanish-American war veteran, was buried here Sunday, being given a military burial by Co. K of this city. [Source: Wisconsin State Journal (26 Feb. 1903) sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Joe McMullen
TUNNEL CITY MAN FOUND DEAD NEAR HOME YESTERDAY
Thrown from Buggy Drawn by Three Year Old Colt; Last Seen in Tunnel City Thursday Evening
TOMAH, Wis., Jan. 1 - (Special) - Mr. Joe McMullen, a resident of Tomah for a number of year, now residing on a farm in Tunnel City; was found dead in the road a short distance from Tunnel City on Friday morning. Mr. McMullen was last seen in Tunnel City about 7 o'clock on Thursday evening. He started for home, driving a three year old colt. He was thrown out of the buggy near the home of his brother-in-law. The buggy was smashed to pieces, and the horse went home, with all of the harness, even the bridle, torn off. The rural mail carrier discovered the body lying in the road at an early hour Friday morning. Mr. McMullen was survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Westphal. A number of relatives live in Tomah. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (1 Jan. 1916) sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mrs. William McMullen Sr.
Tomah, Wis. - Mrs. William McMullen, Sr., died at her home Monday night at the age of eighty-one years. Mrs. McMullen has been in failing health for some time.[Source: Unknown (Tuesday, 6 Oct. 1915) page 9; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Phudency Elizabeth Melay
Mrs. Phudency Elizabeth Melay died at her home in Wyeville, January 1, 1917, at 2 p.m., her death resulting from pleurisy. Burial will take place at Oakdale, January 4. Mrs. Melay was the mother of Mr. Earnest Melay of this city. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (Tuesday, 6 Jan. 1917) page 7; sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Mildred F. Miller
MADISON — Mildred F. Miller, age 53, of 3806 Clover Lane, died Tuesday, December 29, 1981, at a local hospital after a long illness. She was the former Mildred Spinti and was born on October 17, 1928, in Madison, where she had spent most of her life. She had lived several years in Tomah and had graduated from the Tomah High School, and had lived in Madison ever since. She worked in the Word Processing Center for the State Department of Veterans Affairs. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was well known in the Madison bowling circles. Survivors include two sons, Steven R. of Oshkosh, and Bryan, at home; a granddaughter, Heidi Jean of Oshkosh; her mother, Mrs. Marie Spinti of Tomah; a sister, Evangeline (Ginger) Derbique of the Town of Dunn; a brother, Walter R. Spinti of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a niece; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Miller in 1975. Funeral services will be held at the Gunderson Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, December 31, with Reverend James Niederloh officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. on Wednesday, December 30, at the funeral home. [Source: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.) Wednesday, 30 Dec. 1891; tr. by MZ]

Susan Barbara Miller
MRS. ED MILLER DIED ON FRIDAY
Mrs. Edward F. Miller, longtime resident of this community, passed away at the hospital at Sparta last Friday, Oct 2, at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 27 days. She had been ill the past several months. Susan Barbara Heser was born on a farm in Pleasant Valley, town of Greenfield on Jan. 5, 1890. She was united in marriage with Edward F. Miller on Aug. 15, 1919, and to this union one daughter, Beatrice, was born. Surviving are her husband, who is now serving as a first sergeant in the army, one daughter, Beatice, who had been employed in Madison, but who came home to be with her mother during her illness; one step-son, Capt. Arlyn C. Miller, of Fort Sill, Oklahoma; two step-daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Spangenberg of Richand Center and Miss Verna Miller at home; three step-grandchildren; her aged mother, Mrs. Emma Heser of Tomah; three brothers, Earl and Vern of Tomah and Frederick of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Celia Woodard of Mauston. Mrs. Myrtle Olson of Madison and Mrs. Edna Rosenow of Tomah, several nieces and nephews besides other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. Miller will be remembered as being a most conscientious and devoted mother, caring for and bring up her three step-children as though they were her own. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the White Funeral, the Rev. M. E. Hovda officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. [Source: Tomah Journal (8 Oct. 1942) submitted by Arlyn Bernhardt

John Mooney
SPARTA, Wis., Feb. 14. – John Mooney, the victim of his stepfather’s drunken assault of Saturday night, had died, thereby leaving Jack Richards a murderer. [Source: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.) 15 Feb. 1889; sub. by MZ]

Willett Morrison
Willett Morrison passed away at the county asylum, February 13, where he was taken about a week ago, from St. Mary's hospital. He had been a resident of Sparta for a number of years. Death was caused from an illness with Bright's disease. The body was shipped to Viroqua Saturday morning for burial. The deceased was 61 years of age and is survived by two daughters, his wife having died several years ago. [Source: La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press (Wednesday, 19 Feb. 1919) sub. by Diana Heser Morse]

Joseph M. Morrow
Sparta, Wis., July 31. – The funeral of Judge Joseph M. Morrow took place at 2 p.m. yesterday. Special trains brought hosts of friends from all parts of the state. Rev. David Ferguson, pastor of St. John’s Episcopal church, conducted the services. [Source: Wisconsin Weekly Advocate (Thursday, 3 Aug. 1899) tr. by MZ]

Lewis Morse
Tomah - The funeral of Lewis Morse of Warrens will be held in the Catholic church Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, and the burial will be at St. Mary’s cemetery.  Deceased was 85 years old, has been failing in health for some time.  He is survived by five daughter and one son, all well known in our city.  Henry Morse, the son conducting one of the largest berry farms in this part of the country, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Jim McCurdy, Mrs. Sweet of Tomah are daughters, also Mrs. Wilds of Milwaukee and Mrs. Abbott of Warrens. [Source: The La Crosse Tribune, (La Crosse, WI) – Wednesday, November 27, 1912; transcribed by Jim Dezotell

Mrs. Lewis Morse
Mrs. Lewis Morse who has been low for a long time died Tuesday Morning. [Source: Tomah Journal (20 June 1906) transcribed by Verna Leetch]

Wm. H. Morse
Wm. H. Morse passed away at his home near Warrens Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral Services will be held this (Thursday) Morning at 9 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tomah. Internment will be at Warrens. A complete obituary will be published next week. [Source: Tomah Journal (10 July 1941) front page; transcribed by Verna Leetch]

Warrens - Mr. William H. Morse passed away at his home on Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomah. Sympathy is extended in their bereavement. [Source: Tomah Journal (17 July 1941) page 3, Col. 3; transcribed by Verna Leetch]
Summit Valley: A number from this valley attended the funeral of Henry Morse on Thursday. Sympathy is extended at the bereaved family.

CARD OF THANKS: We wish to express our sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness extended to our recent bereavement.[Source: Tomah Journal (17 July 1941) page 2, Col. 6; transcribed by Verna Leetch]

Moseley
D. T. Moseley's youngest son died Fri. of last week - funeral & burial at Warrens - Rev Catchpole conducted services. [Source: Tomah Journal (1898) submitted by Verna Leetch]

T. D. Mosely
Park J. Mosely of Milwaukee is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. T. S. Kelley. Mr. Mosely came to attend the funeral of his uncle, T. D. Mosely, who died at his home in Warrens. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (Thursday, 27 Apr. 1916) page 2]

Hazel Irene Moseley
This community was deeply grieved when word was received from Statesan, Wis., of the death of Mrs. Archie Moseley, which occurred at that place on May 21st. Mrs. Moseley’s first indications of failing health appeared in June 1923, and on May 18, 1924, she entered the sanitorium where she was taking treatments in order that she might regain her health. She has made some progress towards recovery and had planned on returning to her home and family for a short period of time, but complications developed which caused her unexpected death. Everything that doctors and nurses could do was done for her there and by her relatives and friends from her neighborhood, for her comfort.
Hazel Irene Heser was born in the Township of LaGrange on July 18, 1894, and passed away at Statesan on May 23, 1925, at the age of 30 years, 11 months and 21 days. On April 8, 1914, she was united in marriage to Archie F. Moseley and to this union two sons were born: Virgil aged 10 years, and Lyle aged 6 years. Her married life was spent on a farm in this vicinity. In 1924 she made an expression of her faith in Jesus Christ and accepted Him as her personal Saviour, and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, Waukesha, Wis. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, two sons, four brothers and three sisters, viz: Albert of Sparta; Wallace, Leon, Oscar, Arlys, Vila, Doris, all on the home farm in the township of La Grange; besides a large concourse of friends. The funeral was held from the Legion Hall on Sunday, May 24, Rev. G. H. Willett of the Methodist church, Tomah, and Rev. Johnson, of the Baptist church of this place, officiated in the Warrens cemetery. From this vicinity a kind and loving mother and neighbor has been called away to eternal rest. Kirby: Nearly everyone of this community attended the funeral of Mrs. Archie Moseley on Sunday. [Source: Tomah Journal (29 May 1924) p. 8 col. 3; submitted by Gerald Theimke

Thomas D. Mosely
"Potato King" Dies At Warrens
Thomas D. Mosely Held the Honor of Being the First White Child Born in Sparta
Tomah, Wis. April 27 (Special) Funeral services for Thomas D. Mosely were held at Warrens, Wis., Wednesday, April 26. Thomas Mosely was the first child born in Sparta - February 16, 1854. His parents Alonzo and Eunice (Hunt) Mosely, came from Cattargus county, N. Y., in 1952, when there were only three log houses in Sparta. Mr. Mosely has lived in Warrens for thirty-seven years, and was known as the "potato King". He was one of the best known farmers in Monroe county - not because of an aptitude for farming - but because with American skill he gained concrete knowledge of farming with an inherent business instinct. The ranch of one thousand acres situated in the cut-over district of the pine belt near Millston was profitably used by him for the pasturing of cattle and is still known as the "Mosely Ranch". His mind grasped all projects in a vast way and assimilated them to human needs. He was more than a "potato king".  Mr. Mosely was ill only three days, passing away on Monday, April 24, with pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and six children - Harry and Harland at home, Archie near Sparta, Mrs. Morse of Warrens, Mrs. Arity living near Tomah, and Selma at home. Two brothers and three sisters also survive - Dr. Mosely of Michigan, Arthur G. of Black River Falls, Mrs. T. S. Kelly of Tomah, Mrs. Richards of Minot, N. D., and Mrs. Woodworth of Black River Falls.
The funeral service was in charge of the Masonic order of which the diseased was a member. Rev. Gibson of the Warrens Baptist church, preaching the funeral sermon. Mr. Mosely was also a member of the Modern Woodmen and the Woodmen of the World. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Parker J. Mosely of Milwaukee; Grant Hunt and Mrs. Tarr of Chetek, and Mrs. Reynolds of Cumberland. [Source: La Crosse Tribune (Thursday, 27 April 1916) page 2; sub. by Diana Heser Morse] 

Mrs. John Musson
The funeral of Mrs. John Musson was held in the LaGrange church on Monday afternoon of this week. She was much loved and respected by all who knew her, and the attendance at the church was so large that many had to stay on the outside. Two little boys and John are left to mourn her loss besides many friends and neighbors.  [Source: Tomah Journal (14 July 1900) submitted by Jim Dezotell

 

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