Cemetery #41 West Valders Obituaries D : Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy

WEST VALDERS CEMETERY OBITUARIES [ D ]

Liberty Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin

GULBRAND NILSEN DAHLE (First publication Aug. 18, 1887.) No. 23 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In probate. In the matter of the estate of Gulbrand Nielsen Dahle, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Sarah Knudson Snortum, of the town of Cato, in said county, representing among other things that Gulbrand Nielsen Dahle, late of said town of Cato, on the 17th day of July, A.D., 1887, at said town of Cato, died intestate, being at the time of his death an inhabitant of the town aforesaid, and leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is a sister and one of the heirs at law of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Riley Olson, of said county, granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court at a special term thereof to be held on Tuesday, the 13th day of September, A.D., 1887, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all person interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 12th day of August, A.D., 1887. By the court, Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 1, 1887 P. 2 ******** Gulbrand Nilsen Dahle, son of Nils Ronjussen and Anne Johannesdatter, brother *Osten, sister m *K K Snortum, b 22 Feb 1823 Dahle in Ostre Slidre, d 17 July 1887 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857. Buchanan 1860; farmer in Cato 1870, in Manitowoc Town 1880. m 4 Sept 1859 Valders to Guro Olsdalter Haavind, daughter of Ole Eriksen and Ingrid Fredriksdatter, b cl836 Norway. She sued for divorce in 1869, but they were living together in 1870; he is listed as a widower in 1880. Child: Anne aline b 6 July 1865 Cato. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 100

LORRAINE DAMM Lorraine E. Damm, age 68, of Brillion, formerly of Quarry, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Calumet Medical Center Chilton. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Charles Kurtz and Rev. William Timm will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. She was born August 18, 1930, in North Dakota, daughter of the late Isac and Olga Aubol Berg. She attended Valders Public Schools graduating with the class of 1948. Lorraine married Theodore Damm on June 19, 1949, at Valders West Church. She was formerly employed by the Valders Telephone Company and then Holy Family Memorial Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church Women and was a teacher of the Bethel Course. Survivors include her husband, Ted Damm, Brillion; two daughters and sons-n-law, Debra (Thomas) Lorfeld, Madison, Ann (Todd) Preston, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Katrina and Matthew Lorfeld, Meghann, Lauren, Ashley, and Cole Preston; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Carol (Myron) Sengbusch, Brillion, Darlene Berg, Brillion, five brothers and sisters-in-law, Melford (Rosemary) Berg, Santee, Calif., Norman (Margie) Berg, Crivitz, Stanley (Nathlyn) Berg, Collins, Orrin (Judy) Berg, West Chester, Ohio, Gordon (Marjorie) Berg, Menasha; one brother-in-law, Jerry Dallman, Brillion; two sisters-in-law, Sharon Berg, Brillion, LaVerne Berg, Brillion; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Calvin (Marlene) Damm, Manitowoc; a special aunt, Mabel Peterson, Valders; a very special friends, Evelyn Vetter, Valders; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Terry; an infant daughter; two brothers, Eugene and Dennis Berg; and one sister, Donna Dallman. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Saturday, May 8, 1999, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family. Lorraine very much enjoyed her family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling, golf and reading. Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 1999 P. A2

TERRY ALAN DAMM Dog Fails to Save Life of Valders Boy Valders – A little cocker spaniel puppy tried valiantly to summon aid for his two-year-old master, Terry Ronald Damm, here Monday afternoon, but help arrived too late. Terry drowned in the Valders creek swollen with water from the spring thaw. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Damm, he had been out walking with his father. The father left the boy in the yard. Then he noticed the dog barking down at the creek. He went to investigate and found his son’s body caught in brush about 500 feet downstream from where the dog was barking in three feet of water. Dr. Edgar Huth was called and the fire department rescue squad brought the new pneolator. Undersheriff Clarence Baryenbruch, county traffic officers, and Coroner Theodore Teitgen, all came to the scene, but hour long attempts to revive the boy proved futile. The creek which runs through the southwestern corner of Valders empties into the Manitowoc River. It is normally dry except for the spring season. Terry was born June 16, 1950. He has no brothers or sisters. In addition to his parents he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Berg, Route 1, Valders, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Damm, Collins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Berge Funeral home, Valders. The Rev. A. B. Holland, pastor of the Valders Ev. Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in the West Valders Ev. Lutheran Church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral parlor from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, March 17, 1953 – P. 12

THEODORE DAMM Theodore W. Damm, age 79, of 255 W. National Ave., Brillion, died Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2003 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William Timm with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. Theodore was born on Oct. 3, 1923 in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Fred J. and Ida M. Radder Damm. He graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 1941. Theodore served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army from January 1943 until his honorable discharge in November 1945. He served with Co. F 359th Engineer Regiment in Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland. During his two year tour Theodore received the Victory Medal, European, African and Middle East Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Battle Stars, four Overseas Service Bars and the Good Conduct Medal. On June 19, 1949, he married the former Lorraine Berg at Valders West Church. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1999. Theodore was a lifelong Valders and Brillion resident. He was employed as a welder at The Manitowoc Ship Building Co. for many years until his retirement in 1989. Theodore was a member of the Valders American Legion, Thomson Burkard Post 28 for 40 years. He was post commanders from 1993 to 1994 and chaplain from 1995 until now. Theodore was also active at Faith Lutheran Church serving in various capacities and as head usher for many years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Debra and Tom Lorfeld, Madison; Ann and Todd Preston, Manitowoc; six grandchildren: Katrina and Matthew Lorfeld; Meghann Zutz; Lauren, Ashley and Cole Preston; a brother and sister-in-law: Calvin and Marlene Damm, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Carol and Myron Sengbusch, Brillion; Darlene Berg, Brillion; Melford and Rosemary Berg, Santee, Calif.; Norman Berg, Crivitz; Stanley and Nathlyn Berg, Collins; Orrin and Judy Berg, West Chester, Ohio; Gordon and Marjorie Berg, Menasha; Jerry Dallman, Brillion; Sharon Berg, Brillion; LaVerne Berg, Sturgeon Bay; and a special aunt: Mabel Peterson, Valders. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Theodore was also preceded in death by a son: Terry Damm; an infant daughter; and a brother: Allen Damm. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the Damm family with funeral arrangements. Ted enjoyed the out of doors and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Herald Times Reporter May 2003

GUDMUND O. DELEBECK A MURDER OR A FATAL ACCIDENT On Tuesday last the daughter of a man named Gudman Ellebeck, of Eaton was married to a young man residing in the same town. That evening the wedding festivities were disturbed by a charivari party, who together with the other appliances used for making noise on those occasions were armed with guns and revolvers. In order to quiet the disturbance created by them, the father of the bride went to the door carrying with him some liquor intended for the unbidden guests. As soon as he made his appearance he was struck by a bullet which crashed through his brain, and he dropped dead. Our informant is a young man who was present at the wedding and saw the body of the murdered man. It is impossible to say at present whether the shooting was premeditated or the result of accident. But though the latter may lessen the guilt of the person who committed the deed, it cannot lighten the grief of the stricken family. The law should know no leniency in the punishment of every person taking part in such proceedings which disturb the peace and endanger life. Those charivaris are always disgraceful and sometimes as in this instance, tragic in their result. Oct. 31, page 2 column 4. (she forgot to get the name of the newspaper..it was one of the ones in English) In the court index for Dellebeck is the list of people charged with the shooting. Hopefully we can find the outcome of the trial in a later paper. ******** Name: Delebek Gudmund Olsen D.: 10/29/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 56 Yrs. B.P.: Norway D.P.: Tn. Lib. Cem.: Tn. Lib. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. ????? Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: ******** Gudmund Olsen Delebeck, son of Ole Pedersen and *Mali Olsdatter, b 5 Jan 1822 Qvaleseie in Vestre Slidre, d 29 Oct 1878 bur Valders, shot during the charivari at his daughter's wedding. Immigrated 1850, declaration of intent same year. Farmer in Liberty. m 16 July 1852 Manitowoc Village or Town to Randi, daughter of Ole Olsen Oppen and *Marit Tostensdatter, b 27 April 1829 Rognaas in Nord-Aurdal, d 9 May 1901. Immigrated 1850. Children: Maria b 30 Sept 1853, bur 1854 age 1 1/2; Maria b 24 Feb 1855, m 29 June 1879 to Martin Albertson son of *Berre Engebretsen; Mari t b 6 Oct 1856, d 1 Sept 1857; Marit b 6 July 1858, m *Arne Thoresen; Ole b 7 Jan 1861; Thorvald b 1 Oct 1863 (son George Thomas Carter b 30 Jan 1894 Chicago, d 26 Jan 1896 Chicago bur Valders); Ole Bertel b 9 Dec 1865, d 8 Aug 1866; Peter Oscar b 4 Aug 1867, d 27 Dec 1894 Liberty, schoolteacher; Birthe Oline b 18 Feb 1869; Thomas Johan b 16 (?6) March 1872; Edward Anton d 15 March 1875 age 2 months. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 69-70

PETER OSCAR DELEBECK Petter Bhor Delebek birth: 4 August 1867 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., death: 27 December 1894 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: Gudmand Delebek mother: Rongdi Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

OLENE MARIE DICK Olene Marie Dick, age 91, passed away in peace on Feb. 16, 2005, after a brief illness. Olene leaves her son: David Dick of San Jose, Calif.; and a daughter, Nancy Bugbee of Indio, Calif. She is also survived by her brother: Jack Reinertson, Panama City, Fla., and Plymouth, Wis.; and sister: Jean Crowe of Lake Montezuma, Ariz. Olene has five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her first cousin: Oly Berge, Fond du Lac. Olene was born Dec. 22, 1913, in Riverside, Ill., daughter of the late Ann and John Reinertson. She attended Riverside Brookfield High School and the Chicago Culinary School. She married Richard Adolph Vavhaulka (Dick) in 1933 and moved to Los Angeles in 1939. She was active in the Junior League and many community service projects as well as the Red Cross and the Boys and Girls Scout programs. The family moved to Carmel Valley, Calif., in 1959, where she continued her community involvement and fund raising. Her husband passed away in 1980 and Olene returned to the family cottage on English Lake in Wisconsin in 1983. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Dick family. Herald Times Reporter February 2005

ALICE M. DIEGEL Alice M. Diegel, age 91, formerly of 3622 Forest Circle, Manitowoc, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County, Two Rivers. Alice was born on March 2, 1921, in Valders, daughter of the late Ole and Mayme (Miller) Ellestad. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1940. She took many courses from the Vocational School. Alice worked at Penneys, Sears, Grants, Kreseges and Pearl's Hat Shop. Alice worked for many years as a nursing assistant at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc. She married Vernon E. Diegel Sr. on October 23, 1948 at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1990. Alice was a member of First Lutheran Church, Hanna Circle, and the Lupus Society. She loved rosemaling and belonged to the Viking Rosemalers. Survivors include four children: Larry (Fayne) Diegel, Rhinelander; Mary Turner, Manitowoc; Margie (Donald) Kester, Tamaqua, PA; Vernon (Theresa) Diegel Jr., Mishicot; eleven grandchildren: Mark (Gretchen) Diegel, Menasha; Craig Diegel, Toronto, Canada; Tom Diegel, Spokane, WA; Brenda (Alan) Leick, Manitowoc; Rick Turner and his fiancée Petrea Wallander, Manitowoc; Sherrie (Brian) Burkholder, Maryland; Cathy (Curtis) Hafer, Florida; Priscilla (Craig) Giese, Mishicot; Erik Diegel, Greenleaf; Kristofor Diegel, Oshkosh; Thor Diegel, Mishicot; seven great grandchildren: Erik (Amber) Turner, Two Rivers; Tom (Beth) Leick, Manitowoc; Jason Leick, Manitowoc; Bethany Hafer, Florida; Mathew Hafer, Florida; Joshua Hafer, Florida; Haley Burkholder, Maryland; special friends: Iva Jean Daniels; Menominee Falls, and Irma Skatrud, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ole and Mayme Ellestad; her husband: Vernon E. Diegel Sr.; one grandson: Robert Diegel; three sisters: Myrtle and William Schlei; Lorraine and William Drumm; Florence and Jules Henriott; and one infant brother: Mervin Ellestad. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at First Lutheran Church, 521 North Eighth Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Roald Harswick will officiate. Burial will follow at Valders West Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Alice's name. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Whitetail Estates for the loving and compassionate care given to Alice. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter April 16, 2012

VERNON DIEGEL SR. Vernon E. Diegel Sr., 71, of 3622 Forest Circle, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, February 20, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. He was born February 3, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and Dora Ryen Diegel. He attended schools in Manitowoc. He worked with the Billy Schultz Circus as an acrobat for a number of years. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the South Pacific, entering in 1941 and served in New Guinea, receiving two Purple Hears and the Silver Star. He served with the 32nd Red Arrow division 128th Infantry Company. Mr. Diegel was discharged in 1945. He married Alice Ellestad on October 23, 1946, in Manitowoc. The couple resided here. Survivors include his wife, Alice; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Vernon and Theresa Diegel Jr. of rural Mishicot, Lawrence of Rhinelander; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Turner of Manitowoc, Margie and Donald Kester of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania; very special friends, Irma Lou and Ralph Skatrud and Iva Jean Daniels; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Germaine Diegel; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. Thursday at the church to the time of services. A memorial has been established in his name. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

BARBRO T. DOVER Mrs. Ole Dover who formerly lived in this city with her daughter Mrs. Gulic Hougen, but who during the last three years has lived in Chicago with her children died the early part of the week. Mrs. Dover has been ill for some time and her death was not unexpected. She was a lady 78 years of age. The Dover family used to live on a farm near Valders in this county where Mr. Dover died fifteen years ago. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Valders church, Rev. Alfson officiating. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 25, 1908 pg. 1

OLE T. DOVER Ole Torrison of Liberty, died quite suddenly on Saturday last. He has an attack of heart trouble on Friday night, but on Saturday morning felt well enough to go out to give workmen some directions about building a fence. He was walking toward his house when he dropped dead. Mr. Torrison was a wealthy farmer and raised quite a large family. He settled early in Liberty and was a most deserving citizen. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 13, 1893 ******** Ole Thoresen Dovre, son of Thore Olsen and Siri Knudsdatter, brother *Harald, sisters m *Iver Iversen Ton and *Knud Tollefsen Hougen, b 9 Oct 1826 Dovre in Nord-Aurdal, d 8 April 1893 bur Valders. Immigrated 1849. ?Manitowoc 1850; signed the bylaws 1851; teamster, Manitowoc 1852; farmer in Liberty 1860-. m 25 Dec 1852 Gjerpen to Barbro, daughter of *Johannes Svendsen Rebne and Marie Olsdatter, b 24 Aug 1829 Ranum in Nord-Aurdal, d 21 June 1908 bur Valders. Immigrated 1849 from Vestre Slidre with her parents. Children: Johan b 26 Sept 1853 bp Manitowoc; Johan bp 26 Dec 1854 Manitowoc, bur 27 April 1856 Manitowoc; Thorvald b 15 Nov 1855 bp Manitowoc, m 30 April 1899 Newton to Clara Teitgen, Marshfield 1899; Sigrid Maria b 10 Feb 1857 bp Valders, d 25 Oct 1929 Crookston, Minnesota, ml 1877 to Peder son of *Tidemand o. Hilmen, m2 1914 to A. M. Sivertson; Mathilde Caroline b 26 July 1858, m 12 Nov 1878 Valders to Halvor Halvorsen, Milwaukee; Johan b 20 Dec 1859, d 17 Jan 1882; Anne Berthine b 2 May 1861, d 6 July 1910, m Gunder Aabol; Hanna Olava b 21 Oct 1862, d March 1866; Berthe Alette b 22 May 1864, d 5 Sept 1881; Carl b 16 Dec 1865, lived at Hancock, Michigan; Hanna Christine b 25 Dec 1867, d 13 Oct 1888; Julia Toline b 4 Dec 1869; Oara Sophie b 5 Jan 1871, m *Gullik Hougen; Thomine Olava b 11 Aug 1872, m 25 Dec 1894 Valders to Aaron Blumenstein b 1865, Loyal, Wisconsin, 1896; Otto b 191 May 1874. (Photo of Barbro in 100 Years of Faith p.38) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 198

O.K. DOVERY Ole Knudsen Dovre, son of Knud Olsen and Ragnild Olsdatter, b 10 Jan 1821 Hilmenseier in Nord-Aurdal, ? d 14 May 1902 bur Valders. Husmann at Dovre in Nord-Aurdal. Immigrated 1873. Laborer, Liberty 1880. m 25 June 1848 Nord-Aurdal to Karl, daughter of Guttorm Tostensen and Ingeborg Trondsdatter, b 3 March 1827 Bratvold in Nord-Aurdal. Children: Kari b 28 Sept 1857; Ole b 29 Feb 1860; Thore b 21 Dec 1863; Knut b 1 Feb 1869; Engebret b 28 Nov 1871. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 179

JOHANN DOVRES Two weeks ago Mr. Ole Torrison of Liberty, received a telegram that his son Mr. John Torrison of Milwaukee, was sick. He started immediately to visit him, but only arrived a few days before his death. Mr. Torrison came home with the remains of his once beautiful and noble boy. The funeral took place on the 21st Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 2, 1882 ******** Liberty News: We are sorry to record the death of Mr. John Torrison, one of Liberty's most promising young men. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of a large number of friends in their deep affliction. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 31, 1882 P. 4

DOLORES DURN Mrs. Joseph Dorn, (sic) 49, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Friday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in West Valders Cemetery. Mrs. Durn, nee Doris(sic) Guetchow, was born Dec. 4, 1918 in the Town of Rantoul, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Arthur and Peril Klein Guetchow. She was graduated in 1937 from Chilton High School and Appleton School of Beauty Culture in 1938. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Chilton until retirement in 1945. She was married to Joseph Durn Nov. 11, 1944, at Valders. They took residence at Rt. 4, Chilton. He survives. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, after 3 p.m. Monday until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 29, 1968 P. 4 ******* Mrs. Joseph Durn, 49, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died at Calumet Memorial Hospital Friday following a three-month illness. The former Delores Guetchow, she was born in the Town of Rantoul, Dec. 4, 1918, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Guetchow. She was graduated from Chilton High School in 1937 and from Appleton School of Beauty Culture in 1938. she owned and operated a beauty shop in Chilton for several years. Her marriage to Joseph Durn took place Nov. 11, 1944, at Valders. She was a member of the Chilton American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving is her husband. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, with the Rev. Robert Onkka, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in West Valders Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, from 3 p.m. Monday to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, June 29, 1968 P. 6

JOSEPH DURN Mr. Joseph Durn, 69, of 331 E. Breed St., Chilton, died Monday, June 18, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oscar Twedt will officiate and burial will be in West Valders Cemetery. Mr. Durn was born Nov. 16, 1914, at Milwaukee, son of the late Louis and Anna Funa Durn. He married Delores Guetchow Nov. 11, 1944, at Valders. He farmed in the Chilton area and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Mr. Durn was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 125 in Chilton. Survivors include two brothers, Andrew of Milwaukee and John of Malone; two sisters, Mrs. Leon Reterstaff of Muskegon, Mich., and Mrs. Marion Hobbs of Fond Du Lac. He was preceded in death by his wife June 28, 1968. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Wednesday evening and then at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1984 P. 3

JAMES DVORAK James Gordon Dvorak, 40, of rural Reedsville, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 2, 1992, in Iowa County following a traffic accident with his truck. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, 1992, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. The Rev. Carl C. Peters and Rev. Mark Gould will be officiating. Burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. He was born April 12, 1962, at Manitowoc. Son of Arthur and Honora Hayden Dvorak. He attended St. Michael’s School in Whitelaw and was a 1970 graduate of Reedsville High School. Jim was a self-employed owner-operator of Jim Dvorak Trucking. He married Candace Behnke Dvorak on Jun 5, 1976 at Valders. He was a member of Clarks Mills Sportsman Club, a, a member of the Timber Producers Association, Faith Lutheran Church, serving on the church council. Survivors include his wife, Candy; one son, Daniel, at home; three daughters, Angela oat home, Amy, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Karen, at home; his mother, Honora, Whitelaw; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Joannie, Manitowoc, David and Jane, Green Bay; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Allan Wallander, Saugus, Calif., Nancy and Paul Rameker, Fond du Lac, Janet and Tom Korinek, rural Cato; other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Verlin and Jan Behnke, Sheboygan, Dennis and Joan Behnke, Green Bay, Dolores and John Schmieder, Crandon, Dorene and Lloyd Beuchel, Chilton, Lilas and John Rosinsky, Manitowoc, Rochelle and Donald Zahorik, Reedsville. Three special employees, David Rohr, Richard Rathsack, and Mark Sukowaty; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Richard; two nephews; his mother-in-law and father-in-law; one brother-in-law. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders on Monday, July 6, 1992, from 4 p.m. until the time of service. Christian-Deja Funeral Home of Valders are serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1992 P. A2

MARTHA S. EICHMANN Mrs. Norbert Eichmann, 56, of St. Nazianz, died Monday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Eichmann, nee Martha Weyer, was born April 13, 1915, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Albert and Mrs. Lilly Korthauer Weyer. She was married to Norbert Eichmann May 11, 1938, at Newtonberg. Survivors include her husband, her mother, of St. Nazianz, a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.), a brother, Fredrich, of St. Nazianz, two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Buechner, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gustave Sawatske, of St. Nazianz and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1971 ******** Martha S. nee Weyer (April 13, 1915-Oct. 4, 1971 –wife of Norbert Eichman daughter of Albert Weyer and Lilly Korthauer –died from “acute gastro enteritis organic brain syndrome –Huntington’s Chorea”/sent in from death record)

NORBERT A.C. EICHMANN Norbert August Carl Eichmann, 75, of St. Nazianz, died Sunday evening, April 30, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate with burial at Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Eichmann was born December 17, 1913 in the Town of Cato,son of the late Richard and Ida L. Luebke Eichmann. He married the former Martha Stella Weyer on May 11, 1938 at St. John Parsonage, Newton. Mr. Eichmann was a 1934 graduate of Valders High School. He resided in Valders until July of 1940 when he then moved to St. Nazianz and started the Eichmann Bakery which he operated full time until August of 1974. Mr. Eichmann was employed at Lauson Engine Division and Tecumseh Products at New Holstein for 15 years as a Security Guard, retiring at the age of 65 on January 1, 1979. In his retirement he enjoyed gardening, working in woods and forestry and loved German and Bohemian music and enjoyed dancing. Mr. Eichmann was a member of I Love To Dance Club, past member of Happy Hoppers Dance Club, past member of St. Nazianz Businessman’s Club, charter member of St. Nazianz Lions Club, past member of Wisconsin Bakers Association, Valley Bakers Association and Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. Mr. Eichmann was presently a member of Faith Lutheran church, Valders. Survivors include a son, Ellis E. Eichmann of St. Nazianz; two granddaughters, Lori and Amy. He was preceded in death by his wife on October 4, 1971. Friends may call at Christianson Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am until the hour of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., May 1, 1989 - page B8 ******** Norbert August Carl (Dec. 17, 1913-April 30, 1989 -husband of Martha S. nee Weyer -son of Richard Eichmann and Ida L. Luebke -owned and operated a bakery in St. Nazianz at 209 S. 4th Ave., starting in 1946 -died from "myocardial infarction"/ from Bob Domagalski)

KNUT ELLESTAD K. ELLESTAD DIES THURSDAY Dies at Home of Brother at Valders Knut Ellestad, 48, died Thursday at 2:30 a.m. at the home of his brother, Theodore, at Valders. He suffered from heart trouble. Although Mr. Ellestad was born on a farm near Valders, he made his home in Madison for many years going to Valders a year ago. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Evnor, Morris and Kenneth; two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Smithbeck of Madison and Mrs. Charles Procknow of Valders; four brothers, Sven, Ole and Theodore of Valders and Albert Ellestad of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the Ole Ellestad residence at Valders and at 2 o’clock at the Norwegian Lutheran Church. The Rev. Freitheim will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Evening Times - Friday, Aug. 21, 1931 - page 1

MARY ELLESTAD (d. 1917) Notes from Liberty Mrs. Ole Elestad, an aged resident passed away Monday morning after a long illness. Deceased is survived by a husband and seven children. The funeral will be held from the Valders Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 8, 1917 ******** Notes from Liberty We were in error last week in reporting Mrs. Ellestad's death. Mrs. Ellestad has been very ill and we were informed of her death but this did not happen to be true. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 15, 1917 ******** Knut Ellestad of Madison and Mrs. Adolph Smithbeck of Utica, Wis., who were here for the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Ole Ellestad, of Valders, whose death at the age of 68, occurred there. The burial was held yesterday. A husband and eight children survive her. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 20, 1917, Page 3

MARY ELLESTAD Mayme (Mary) Ellestad, 94, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Valders, died Thursday evening, March 6, at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Ellestad was born Nov. 6, 1885, at Cato Falls, daughter of the late John and Ann Alfson Miller. She was married to Ole Ellestad July 22, 1906, at Osceola, Wis. Mrs. Ellestad was a 70 year member of Faith Lutheran Women. Suvivors include four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Schlei, Mrs. Lorraine Drumm and Mrs. Vernon (Alice) Diegel Sr. of Manitowoc and Mrs. J.N. (Florence) Henriott of Waukesha, 14 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. Her husband, a son, three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church after 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1980 P.3 ******** (6 Nov 1885/Mar 1980/SSDI)

MATHILDA ELLESTAD Mrs. Theodore (Matilda) Ellestad, 83, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Ellestad, nee Matilda Olson, was born March 26, 1891, in Brown County, daughter of the late Michael and Carrie Gunderson Olson. She attended school in the Town of Liberty. She was married to Theodore Ellestad June 12, 1912, at Gjerpen Church. She was a former member of Valders American Legion Auxiliary. Mr. Ellestad preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Elton, of Valders, Orvin, of Manitowoc and Vernon, of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Mary Alfson, of Valders; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter and a grandson preceded her in death. Friends my call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, January 14, 1975 P. 3

MERVIN O. ELLESTAD Notes From Valders: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Ellestedt (sic) was buried Monday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 20, 1913 pg. 8

OLE ELLESTAD (d. 1929) Eaton news: Ole O. Ellestad, Sr., who died at the age of nearly 85 years was buried last Monday afternoon, Rev. White officiating at the funeral. Mr. Ellestad was an example of the rugged Viking type, having always enjoyed good health even to the very last when he suffered a stroke of paralysis which ended his life on Friday. He is survived by seven children, namely Ole, Jr., Theodore and Mrs. Ella Prochnow of Valders, Albert of Manitowoc, Swen on the old homestead with whom he made his home and a son and daughter in Dane county. His wife died several years ago and there are also 26 grand children and 6 great grand children… Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 21, 1929 P. 9 ******** Ole Andersen Ellestad, son of Anders Olsen and Eli Knudsdatter, b 29 Sept 1845 Graavie in Vestre Slidre, d 1929. Immigrated 1881. Cato 1885; farmer in Liberty 1895-. m 1 April 1872 Ostre Slidre to Marit, daughter of Svend Knudsen and Marit Gulbrandsdatter, b 15 June 1849 Hedalen in Ostre Slidre, bur 16 March 1917 Valders. Children: Anders b 19 Oct 1872, d 25 May 1873; Anders b 26 Jan 1874, d 8 July 1876; Svend b 17 July 1875, d 1956; Marit b 15 Dec 1876, d 1925, ml 27 April 1898 Eaton to Anton O. Severson, farmer, Perry Town, Dane County, m2 Simon Berg 1866-1937 -daughter Mirtle Inanda, b 17 March 1903 (father Ole Vaarum), d 6 Aug 1991 Manitowoc, m Walter son of *Severin Christianson; Marit b 5 April 1878, d 7 June 1914, m 25 June 1907 Valders to Syver Christian son of *Juul Snortum; Ole b 14 March 1880, d 1964, m 22 July 1906 Osceola, Wisconsin, to Mary daughter of *John Miller; Knud b 2 Dec 1883; Theodor b 5 June 1885, d 1943, m 12 June 1912 Gjerpen to Mathilde Caroline daughter of *Mikel Olson; Martin Oskar d 12 April 1887, age 7 months; Ella Sofie b 14 April 1888, m 20 April 1915 Valders to Charles Procknow b 1888; Olga Mathilde b 26 June 1890; Albert George b 24 June 1892. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 165-166

OLE ELLESTAD (d. 1964) Ole Ellestad, 84, of South Liberty St., Valders, died unexpectedly at 2:30 a.m. Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, West Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Ellestad was born March 14, 1880, at Valders, Norway, and came to Valders, Wis., when he was a boy, with his parents, Ole and Mary Swenson Ellestad. He was a lumberman, farmer and chief engineer for the Nestle Co. at Valders. He retired in 1952. He married Mary Miller, July 22, 1907, at Osceola, Wis. He served as a village board trustee at Valders for more than 30 years, was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood and a trustee of West Valders Church for many years. Survivors are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Schlei, Mrs. William (Lorraine) Drumm, and Mrs. Vernon (Alice) Diegel of Manitowoc and Mis. J. H. (Florence) Henriott of Waukesha; a sister, Mrs. Olga Smithbeck of Stoughton; and 14 grandchildren. Three brothers, three sisters and a son preceded him in death. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, after 7 p.m. Saturday until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and after that at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 3, 1964 p.5

ORA MAE ELLESTAD Mrs. Orvin Ellestad, 54, of 1213 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Carl Peters, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, will officiate with burial in Valders Cemetery, West. Mrs. Ellestad, nee Ora Mae Christiansen, was born Oct. 26, 1920, at Valders, daughter of the late Wilmer Christiansen and Viola Johnston Christiansen. She attended Valders schools and was graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1939. She was married to Orvin Ellestad Jan. 2, 1946, at Manitowoc, where they resided since. Mr. Ellestad preceded her in death April 6, 1976. She had been employed as a part time secretary at Lakeshore Technical Institute. Survivors include three daughters (private), her mother, of Valders and a sister, Mrs. Anna Grace Meinken, of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home after 12:30 p.m. Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, April 17, 1976 p.14

ORVIN E. ELLESTAD Orvin Ellestad, 54, of 1213 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial in Valders Cemetery. Mr. Ellestad was born Aug. 9, 1919, at Valders, son of the late Theodore and Matilda Olson Ellestad. He attended Valders School and was graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1937. He was a World War II veteran, entering the service June 24, 1942. He was a corporal in the AAF Fighter Squadron 703 in the South Pacific and was discharged from the service Nov. 24, 1945. He married Ore(sic) Mae Christiansen Jan. 2, 1946, at Manitowoc, residing at Manitowoc and was employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc., until retirement due to his health. Survivors include three daughters, (private) and two brothers, Elton, of Valders and Vernon, of Milwaukee. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, April 6, 1976 p.16

SWEN ELLESTAD Swen Ellestad, 81, former Town of Liberty farmer, died Wednesday night after a lingering illness at Manitowoc County Hospital where he had been a patient two years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valders, the Rev. A. B. Holland officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Ellestad was born July 17, 1873, at Valders, Norway, and came to the United States in 1881, settling at Valders. He never married. Surviving him are two brothers, Ole of Valders and Albert of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Prochonow of Manitowoc and Mrs. Olga Smitbach of Stoughton, Wis. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 26, 1956 P. 31

THEODORE ELLESTAD Theodore Ellestad, 58, lifelong county resident, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the farm home in the town of Cato, three miles east of Valders. He had been in ill health for the past three years. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2:30 o’clock from the West Valders Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Ellestad was born June 5, 1885, in the town of Cato. He was married to Miss Mathilda Olson on June 12, 1912. Survivors are the widow; three sons, Sergeant Elton Ellestad of Chanute Field, Illinois, Private Orin Ellestad in the Hawaiian islands and Vernon at home; one daughter, Mrs. Lila Torrison of Valders; three brothers, Swen, Ole and Albert, all of Valders; and two sisters; Mrs. Charles Prochnow of this city and Mrs. Adolph Smithback of Stoughton, Wisconsin. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Saturday noon to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 9, 1943 P. 2 ******* Theodore Ellestad Is Laid To Rest After Last Rites Valders—Funeral services for Theodore Ellestad, 58, who passed away Thursday evening at his farm home in the town of Cato were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Berge Funeral home and at 2:30 p.m. at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. During the services at the funeral home Mrs. Orin Torrison sang “Rock of Ages” and “Good Night Sweet Jesus.” At the church she sang “God Understands” and was accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Albert Berge. Pallbearers were Cornelius Knutson, Gorman, Lex, Wilmer Christianson, Edwin Knutson, Gerhard Hanson and Walter Madson. Mr. Ellestad was born June 5, 1885, in Cato township, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ole Ellestad, Sr., and he spent his entire life in the county. For many years he was employed at the Nestles Milk plant at Valders and for several years operated the Brennen Dairy near Valders and later operated the Cisler farm north of the village. On June 12, 1912, he was married to Miss Mathilda Olson and the couple always resided in or near Valders. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan Torrison of Valders; three sons, Sgt. Elton Ellestad of Chanute Field, Ill.; Pvt. Orvin Ellestad now stationed in the Hawaiian Islands, and Vernon at home; three brothers, Ole of Valders and Sven and Albert of Route 1 Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Prochnow of Manitowoc and Mrs. Adolph Smithback of Stoughton. Among those from away who attended the funeral were Sgt. Hilton Ellestad of Chanute Field, Ill.; Pfc. Lester Haese of Scottsville, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Elestad and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ellestad, Avner Ellestad and daughter, Betty, Louis Nelson and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Smithback of Stoughton; Oscar Olson and family, Mrs. Joseph Cartier and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Snortum of Sheboygan. Christian Smithback, Mrs. Herman Holz and Anton Jarstad of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prochknow and family, James Peserek, Mr. and Mrs. William Schlei, Mr. and Mrs. William Drumm, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Henriott, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Espen, Miss Agnes and Miss Gladys Alfson and Miss Josephine Nelson of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Free of Route 1 Manitowoc; Mrs. Nels Lotten and Mrs. Margaret Henschel of St. Nazianz and Miss Jane Wollenzein of Waukesha. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, July 17, 1943 P. 2

EVEN TOSTENSON ELLINGBO Even Tostenson Grevy, a shoemaker in Valders, died last week at the advanced age of 85 and was buried Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909 ******* (1900 Liberty census: Even Tostenson age 75 b. 1824/single b. Norway/occupation cobler) ******** Even Tostensen Ellingbo, son of Tosten Evensen and Anna Nielsdatter, sister m *Tosten Trondsen, b 24 Sept 1824 Ellingboeeie in Vang, d 16 June 1909 bur Valders. Immigrated 1871. Shoemaker, Cato 1880, Liberty 1895-. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 56

ALTON N. ERICKSON Alton N. Erickson, age 85, long time Howards Grove resident, passed away Sunday February 21, 2016 at Pine Haven Christian Home where he had been a resident the last eight months. He was born in Valders WI on June 5, 1930, a son of the late Anton and Matilda (Thronson) Erickson. Alton proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1947 until 1951, completing Airplane and Engine Mechanic's School and Propeller Specialist School, stationed in Alaska, attaining the rank of Sergeant, acting as crew chief on B-17 Bombers and other aircraft. After his honorable discharge, Alton completed the DeVry Technical Institute courses in electronics. On October 20, 1951 he married Jeanette Hackbarth. The couple lived in Green Bay, moving to Sheboygan in 1964. Jeanette preceded him in death on April 29, 1987. On July 23, 1988 Alton married June Eisenhardt-Wuestenhagen. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2012. Alton began his career with the Kohler Company in 1964, and retired from the Generator Division in 1992. He was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club, Howards Grove Athletic Association and St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church as well as VFW Post 9156, Sheboygan. Alton was very handy, and was the go to guy for a fix-it solution. He enjoyed sketching, oil painting and assembling model cars. In later life he made models of his boyhood home, various Churches and a cabin that he and his service buddies shared with the bears in Alaska, all done from memory. Surviving Alton are his five children; Sharon (Tom) Grasse of Anthem AZ, Jennifer Weissgerber of Sheboygan, Jeanne (Marie Grapetine) Erickson of Manitowoc, Mark (Collette) Erickson of Alpharetta, GA, eight grandchildren; Erica, Jessica, Nicole, T James, Austin, Amanda, Lauren and Zoe, Three great -grandchildren; Jaylyn, Alika and Madelyn. He is further survived by a brother, Orrin Erickson of Kimberly, WI, two sisters, Alice Mae Leider of Manitowoc and Edna Martin of Green bay, his daughter-in-law, Kathy Erickson of Wales, WI, two step-children; Cindy (Larry) Meyer and Dale (Special Friend Jean) Wuestenhagen and step-daughter-in-law Connie Wuestenhagen. In addition to his wives and parents, Alton was also preceded in death by a son, Alton Erickson Jr., a son-in-law, Steve Weissgerber, a step-son, Ernst Wuestenhagen, three brothers; Bennett, Allen and Kennard, and three sisters; Hazel, Florence and Ione. A Funeral Service will be conducted for Alton on Friday February 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, 414 Millersville Avenue Howards Grove. Reverend Tom Unke, Pastor, will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded at the Church on Friday following the service by VFW Post 9156. Friends may call at the Church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Private interment will be in the Liberty West Cemetery, Valders. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in the name of Alton N. Erickson. The families wish to thank the staff of Pine Haven Christian home and the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the care he received. Additionally thanks to Dr. Robert Remington, Dr. Joaquin Solis and Dr. Atul Bhatia and their wonderful staffs. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook. Sheboygan Press Feb. 24, 2016

AMELIA ERICKSON Mrs. Amelia Erickson, 83, of Valders, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, on Tuesday, from a stroke she suffered Monday. Nee Amelia Jackson, she was born in Manitowoc, April 18, 1873, and was married to Anton Erickson Jan. 19, 1896. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc County she was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 23, 1911. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors are two sons, Lloyd Erickson of Valders and Charles of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Antoinette) Wildgrube of Valders, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, four half brothers, Henry Anderson of North Dakota and Elmer, Reinhardt and Inez Anderson of Minnesota and a half sister, Mrs. Anna Jeppson, also of Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A. B. Holland, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, from 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be taken to the church. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, April 18, 1956 P. 22 ******** CATO CHILD BITTEN BY DOG Erickson Home at Cato is Under Cloud of Sorrow Misfortune never comes singly is an old saying that is exemplified in the care of Mrs. Anton Erickson of Cato, who, called up to mourn the death of her husband two weeks ago, now watches at the bedside of her children fearful that death may claim one of them as a result of an attack by a dog said to have been affected with rabies. Mrs. Erickson is at Madison where the child is being cared for at the Pasteur Institute maintained by the state. Mrs. Erickson is the widow of the late Anton Erickson, a prominent town of Cato farmer whose death occurred two weeks ago and who was well known in this city. Scarcely had the sorrowing mother and children returned from the burial of the husband and father, when a dog said to have been suffering from rabies, entered the yard and attacked the children. One child was bitten and upon advice of physicians, Mrs. Erickson immediately arranged to accompany the child to Madison for treatment. Mrs. Erickson is the mother of five children and is well known in this city where many friends will sympathize with her. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sept. 7, 1911

ANTON ERICKSON (d. 1911) PROMINENT VALDERS MAN IS DEAD AFTER AN OPERATION Failing to survive an operation for appendicitis from which he suffered about a week, Anton Erickson, a prominent Valders farer in the village of Valders and well known in this city, died early Tuesday morning. He was 42 years old and is survived by a wife and five small children. Residing in Valders on the home farm all his life, Mr. Erickson was one of the best known men throughout the county, especially among the Norwegians. Besides his wife and children, three sisters and five brothers are left to mourn his demise. Deceased was one of a family of twelve children, eight of whom are still alive. Burial will be held Thursday from the church at Valders, the Rev. A.O. Alfson will conduct the service. Many Manitowoc people will attend the funeral because of his large number of acquaintances here. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Aug. 23, 1911 ******** Notes From Cato: Anton Erickson, aged about 45 years, died Monday night, following an operation for appendicitis performed last week. Mr. Erickson was one of the best known farmers of Cato and his untimely death is deeply regretted by all who knew him. He is survived by a wife and five small children. The funeral will be held Thursday from Valders church. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, August 24, 1911 pg. 8 ******** A number from this city attended the funeral of the late Anton Erickson at Valders Thursday. The funeral cortege numbered more than 150 carriages and autos and was one of the largest held in the ocunty. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 25, 1911 ******** Anton L. Erickson, son of *Lars Eriksen and Andrea Tidemandsdatter, b 23 Jan 1869 Cato, d 21 Aug 1911 bur Valders. Farmer in Cato. m 19 Jan 1896 Cato to Ingeborg Emilie, daughter of *Isak Andersen and Marit Gulbrandsdatter, b 18 April 1873 Manitowoc, d 17 April 1956. Children: Lorence b 1 Sept 1896, d 3 Sept 1896; Lloyd Asmond b 13 July 1897, d 1972, m 11 May 1921 Valders to Mabel daughter of *Oluf Evenson 1898-1964; Raymond Christian b 19 Nov 1900, d 1954, m Frances McNamara; Ralph Lewis b 5 April 1903, d 30 May 1933; Muriel Antonett b 10 July 1906, m Robert Wildgrube; Charles Wilfred b 25 Aug 1908, d 20 Sept 1989 Manitowoc, m 29 June 1935 Two Rivers to Minnie A. Peserik 1912-1992. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 7

ANTON ERICKSON (d. 1957) Anton O. Erickson, 69, of Rt. 4, Valders, died Wednesday morning at his home in the Town of Liberty. He had suffered a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Erickson, son of the _____ Mr. and Mrs. Henry Erickson, was born Jan. 27, 1888, in the Town of Rockland. He married Matilda Throndson Dec. 1, 1913, at Shirley, Brown County and was employed as a carpenter and farmer. Surviving are his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Norman Demske of Greenleaf, Mrs. Forrest Le?der of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis Eisch of Appleton, Mrs. Elmer Martin of Green Bay and Mrs. Sheldon Krueger of rural Manitowoc; four sons, the Rev. Allen Erickson of Popler, Mont., Orrin of Appleton, Kennard of Valders and Elton of Green Bay; two brothers, Carl of Waubun, Minn., and Martin of Valders; two sisters, Miss Mary Erickson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Otis Gilbertson of Rt. 4, Chilton; and 22 grandchildren. A son, Bennett, preceded him in death in 1921. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 31, 1957 P. 15

BENDICK ERICKSON Bendik Eriksen, son of Erik Olsen and Ragnild Knudsdatter, b 13 Dec 1842 Prrestrud in Ostre Slidre, d 7 Oct 1910 bur Valders. Immigrated 1869. Farmer in Rockland 1875-1905, in Liberty 1910. m 30 Oct 1868 Ostre Slidre to Guro (Julia), daughter of Erik Bendixsen and Marit Knudsdatter, b 7 Jan 1848 Rogne in Ostre Slidre, d 1921 bur Valders. Children: Ragnild b 6 Feb 1869, m *Ole P. Skatrud; Marit b 27 Sept 1871 bp Manitowoc County, deaf and dumb; Edward b 3 Nov 1873, d 1955, deaf and dumb, m Mary 1871-1957; Ole b 3 Oct 1875, m Julia daughter of *Even Olsen; Julie b 1 Sept 1877; Caroline b 6 March 1879, d 21 Aug 1903; Emma b 4 Aug 1881; Birthe Martine b 4 Aug 1883, d 1970, m 13 July 1904 Valders to Otis son of *Gilbert Gilbertson; Carl George b 24 Dec 1885; Anton Oskar b 27 Jan 1888, d 1957, m Mathilda b 1891; Martin b 11 May 1890, d 1969, m Selma 1893-1958; Theodor b 24 Aug 1892, d 28 Nov 1908 at the asylum, deaf and dumb. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 26

CAROLINE DOMENA ERICKSON (d. 1874) d. 15 Mar. 1874, Tn Liberty/dau. of Knud Eriksens/age 4 yrs. ******** Name: Eriksens, Caroline Thomine D.: 3/15/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A.O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Knud Eriksens M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 317 *************** (Note: I put this with this Caroline for a couple of reasons even though the date doesn't exactly match. The death was recorded 5 years after the fact which could cause an error in the month and day. She died in the Township of Liberty and there is also a Knud in this cemetery. The age is the same. Also the middle name is phonetically similar.

CAROLINE ERICKSON (d. 1903) Carrie Erickson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Carrie Erickson Event Type Death Event Date 1903 Event Place Rockland, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Rockland, Gender Female Age 24 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 06 Mar 1879 Birth Year (Estimated) 1879 Cemetery Valders Cemetery Father's Name Benedict Erickson Mother's Name Julia "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

CLARA ERICKSON Mrs. Erickson O.K. Larson received word this morning that his niece, Mrs. Albert Erickson, had died at her home at Valders, near Manitowoc. The telegram was sent by the deceased woman's husband, Albert Erickson, and Mr. Larson went to Valders this afternoon to attend the funeral services. Mrs. Erickson has visited here on several occasions. The Sheboygan Press Friday, August 8, 1919 pg. 6

DONALD L. ERICKSON Donald L. Erickson, age 92, of 15405 Upper Falls Road, Reedsville, died early Monday morning Monday, June 23, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2003 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Donald Staude with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery, town of Liberty. Donald was born March 22, 1911 in Milwaukee, son of the late John and Ella Hammond Erickson. On June 10, 1939, he married the former Violet Baumann in Milwaukee. He was employed at Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee as the patient account manager. Donald was past president of Unity Church, Milwaukee, and past president of the Glendale School Board. Survivors include his wife: Violet Erickson of rural Reedsville; two daughters and sons-in-law: Deanna Thranow Zibung and Valentine Zibung, Valders; Bonnie Humke and Paul Humke, Dundas, Minn.; seven grandchildren: Amber Thranow, Kevin Thranow, John Thranow III, Kyle Thranow, Kristi Rockswold, Eric Humke, Peter Humke; and two great-grandchildren: Ben and Serianna Rockswold. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by a sister: Mae Scott. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2003 until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Christiansen & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter June 2003

EDWARD ERICKSON (d. 1905) Edward K. Erickson birth: 27 September 1873 Cato, Wis. death: 5 August 1905 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: Knut Erickson mother: Lura Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

EDWARD ERICKSON (d. 1955) Edward Erickson, 81, of Valders, died Monday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been making his home at the Fair Hills Convalescent Home, Maribel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. A. B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Rockland Nov. 3, 1873, and followed the mason trade. He never married. Surviving are three brothers, Martin and Anton of Valders and Carl of Waubun, Minn.; two sisters, Miss Mary Erickson of the Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Otis Gilberson of Rt. 4, Chilton. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 6, 1955 P. 13

ERICK ERICKSON Erick Erickson United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans Name Erick Erickson Event Type Cemetery Event Date 31 Mar 1892 Event Place Manitowoc, , Wisconsin "United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans, 1879-1903," ******** Erik Eriksen Renne, son of Erik Olsen and Sonnef Guttormsdatter, brother *Lars, b 10 Feb 1826 Thonseie in Nord-Aurdal, d 31 March 1892 bur Valders. Farmer at Garli in Nord-Aurdal. Immigrated 1852. At Two Rivers in the 1852-1853 congregational membership list; joined Manitowoc Congregation 1853. Farmer in Liberty 1855-. Co. B, 45th Wis. Inf. m 30 Jan 1847 Nord-Aurdal to Gm, daughter of Knud Juelsen and Ragnild Olsdatter, b 2 Aug 1820 Oppen in Nord-Aurdal, d 3 June 1888 bur Valders. Children: *Knud b 16 July 1849; Synneva b 9 June c1852 Norway; Ragnhild b 10 March 1854, bp 22 May 1854 Manitowoc; Gunhild b 13 April 1856 bp Valders, m 23 Nov 1890 at her home in Liberty to Anthon Michael son of *Ole Andersen Leren, lived at Ellsworth, Wisconsin; Erik b 4 March 1858, d 11 Feb 1880; Karine b 30 April 1860, d 22 Nov 1881; Julie b 25 Oct 1862, d 6 May 1879. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 46-47

IDA ERICKSON Mrs. Erickson's Funeral is Held Today at Valders Valders – Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Erickson, 73, who died here Saturday, were held this afternoon at 1:30 pm at the Berge Funeral Hoe and at 2 pm at the West Valders Lutheran Church. The Rev. E.A. Fretheim officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Erickson, who had been ill for six months, was born Ida Olson in Valders, Norway on September 5, 1863. When she was three years old she was brought to this country by her parents and the family settled immediately in this county. She was married in 1892 to Ole L. Erickson and the couple went to South Dakota to live for several years. They returned to this county twenty-four years ago and twenty-two years ago, Mr. Erickson died. The couple had no children. Mrs. Erickson is survived by two brothers, Ole Olson of Suring, Wis., and Bennett Olson of Milwaukee and one niece, Mrs. Ted Geisleer of Manitowoc. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of the West Valders Lutheran Church. Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1937 - page 2 ******** Mrs. Ida Erickson, 73, widow of Ole, died at the home at Valders last Saturday and was buried Tuesday afternoon. Survivors are two brothers and a niece. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, February 5, 1937 p.7

JEANETTE E. ERICKSON Mrs. Alton (Jeanette) Erickson, 57, of 807 Tyler Road, Howards Grove, died Wednesday morning at her home after a lengthy illness. The former Jeanette Hackbarth was born April 24, 1930, in Reedsville, a daughter of Edwin and Selma Behnke Hackbarth. She moved with her family to Sheboygan in 1942 and graduated from Central High School in 1947. On Oct. 20, 1951, she married Alton N. Erickson in Reedsville. The couple moved to Green Bay in 1954, to Sheboygan in 1965, and to Howards Grove in 1978. Mrs. Erickson was employed at Gottsacker Insurance Agency for eight years until 1985. She was previously employed at Torke Coffee Co. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Aid. She also was a member of VFW Post 9156 Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Grasse of Kohler, Mrs. Steve (Jennifer) Weissgerber and Jeanne Erickson, both of Sheboygan; two sons, Alton Jr. and Mark, both at home; four grandchildren; her father, of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Allan (Gladys) Meyer of Valders; and two brothers, Delmar Hackbarth of Brown Deer and Larry Hackbarth of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by her mother and a sister. Funeral services will be held at I 1 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, with the Rev. Mark A. Petersen, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Valders West Cemetery, Valders. Friends may call at Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. VFW Post 9156 Auxiliary will hold at memorial services at the funeral home on Thursday at 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Erickson's name. The Sheboygan Press Wednesday, April 29, 1987 pg. 8

JULIA ERICKSON Rev. White conducted the funeral services of Mrs. Benedic Erickson of Valders last week Thursday. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 30, 1921

KNUD T. ERICKSON Knud Eriksen Presterud, son of Erik Olsen and Ragnhild Knudsdatter, sisters m *Engebret Trondsen and *Peder Bendiksen, b 24 Jan 1833 Prcestrud in Ostre Slidre, d 8 Feb 1891 bur Valders. Immigrated 1853. Eaton 1855; farmer in Rockland 1860; farmer in Cato 1870-1880; Rockland 1890. Co. F, 15th Wis. Inf. m 17 May 1855 Valders to Turi, daughter of *Guttorm Johnsen and Ingeborg Knudsdatter, b 4 Sept 1835 Wraalstad in Amli, d 30 Oct 1887 Rockland. Children: Ragnild b 13 Nov 1857, m *Lars Andersen; *Ole b 12 March 1859; Ingeborg b 2 June 1861, m 8 March 1883 Valders to Adolf son of * Anders Isaksen, Grant County, South Dakota; Gurine b 16 Oct 1866, m *Anders Eriksen; Elise b 27 April 1868, m Will Marquette, Grant County, South Dakota; Caroline Thomine b 30 May 1870, d 15 March 1874; Edvard b 28 Sept 1872, d 5 Aug 1905; *Guttorm Theodor b 22 Jan 1875; Johan Cornelius b 2 Feb 1877, d 17 Feb 1880. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 120

LARS ERICKSON Lars Erickson of Cato died last week, aged 70. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 11, 1894 ******** Lars Erickson Wisconsin Death Index Name Lars Erickson Event Type Death Event Date 03 Oct 1894 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch Lars Erickson, 03 Oct 1894 ******** Lars Eriksen Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Lars Eriksen Gender Male Burial Place Liberty Death Date 03 Oct 1894 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 74 Birth Date 1820 Birthplace Norway Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Andrea "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch Lars Eriksen, 03 Oct 1894; citing Valders Congregation Cemetery, Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin ******** Lars Eriksen Wisconsin, Death Records Name Lars Eriksen Event Type Death Event Date 1894 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 74 Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Year (Estimated) 1820 Birthplace Norway Burial Place Liberty, Cemetery Valders Congregation Spouse's Name Andrea Eriksen "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Lars Eriksen, 1894; citing Death, Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ******** Lars Eriksen, son of Erik Olsen and Sonnev Guttormsdatter, brother *Erik, b 4 March 1820 Tonseier in Nord-Aurdal, d 3 Oct 1894 Cato. Farmer at Stavseng in Nord-Aurdal. Immigrated 1856. Farmer in Cato. m 27 July 1845 Nord-Aurdal to Andrea, daughter of Timand Andersen and Anne Timansdatter, b 11 Aug 1826 Lerenseie in Nord-Aurdal, d 27 March 1893 bur Valders. Children: Sonnef b 28 June 1845, m *Tom Thompson; Erik b 23 Aug 1847, d 21 March 1910, m Sophia 1862-1929, lived in Amery, Wisconsin; *Tidemand b 2 March 1850; *Ole b 4 March 1853; *Anders b 15 June 1855; Anne Maria b 21 Jan 1858 bp Valders, m *Ole K. Erickson; John b 3 Jan 1860, d 31 March 1918, m Julia Thompson 1860-1919, lived in Vernon Township, Grant County, South Dakota; Andreas b 5 Feb 1862, d 18 Sept 1926, m Alice Nehalen 1864-1944, lived in Sioux Falls; Edward b 15 Feb 1864, d 30 Oct 1914, m Etta Soper b 1877; Agnethe Lovise b 9 July 1866, m *David Fitzgerald; *Anton b 23 Jan 1869; Emma Thorine b 30 June 1872. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 137-138

LAURA E. ERICKSON Laura Erickson Wisconsin Death Index Name Laura Erickson Event Type Death Event Date 15 Apr 1898 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0252 Citing this Record "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907"

LLOYD ERICKSON Lloyd Erickson, 75, of Valders, died Tuesday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Larch, of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Erickson was born July 13, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Anton and Amelia Jackson Erickson. He married Mabel Evenson May 11, 1921, at Valders. She preceded him in death Aug. 8, 1964. Mr. Erickson was village marshall and fire chief of Valders for 27 years, retiring in 1969. Survivors include a son, two daughters, a brother, Charles, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Robert Wildgrube, of Kewaunee; 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son and two brothers preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1972 ******** (b. 13 July 1897/d. Dec. 1972/SSDI)

MABEL ERICKSON Mrs. Lloyd Erickson, 63, of Valders, wife of the village marshal and police and fire chief, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran (West) Valders Church, the Rev. Robert Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Erickson, nee Mabel Evenson, was born Oct. 2, 1898, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Olaf and Mary Throndson Evenson. She was married to Mr. Erickson May 11, 1921 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Valders. She was a member of the ALCW, Ruth Circle and Altar Guild. Surviving are the husband; a son, Allan, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Lasch of Manitowoc and Mrfs. Marshall (Nancy) Boyd, of Kewaskum; three brothers, Elroy of Milwaukee and Floyd and Wallace of Valders; 10 grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A son preceded her in death in 1944. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders. The body will be removed at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to the church to lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Aug. 10, 1964 - page 4

MARTIN C. ERICKSON (d. 1946) Martin E. Erickson, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, died today at the Holy Family hospital. He was 67. Employed on the Albert Severson farm, route 1, Valders, the deceased is survived by a brother, ??ewell and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Lyken, both of whom live at Fordville, N.D. Several nieces and nephews in Chicago are also among the survivors. Mr. Erickson was born in Eaton on Feb. 14, 1878. He never married. Rites at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Berge funeral home in Valders will preceded the funeral at 2 o'clock in the West Valders church to be conducted by the Rev. Norman Berntson. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may view the body at Berges Monday afternoon and until the hour of rites. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 12, 1946 P.2

MARTIN ERICKSON (d. 1969) Martin Erickson, 79, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Erickson was born May 11, 1890, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Erickson, and was a mason by trade. He married Selma Prochnow Feb. 15, 1916, at Reedsville, and she died July 17, 1958. Survivors include a son, Leverna, of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Zutz, of Rt. 1, Valders; a sister, Mrs. Otis Gilbertson, of Rt. 2, Chilton; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 18, 1969 P. 22 ******** During the past few days, licenses have been issued to: Martin Erickson of Liberty and Selma Prochnow of Collins; Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 17, 1916 P.2

MARY ERICKSON (d. 1957) Mrs. Mary Erickson, 86, former Valder’s resident who had made her home at Shady Lane, Manitowoc, the past several years died Monday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Jerry Moe officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. She was born Sept. 27, 1871 in the Town of Eaton. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bendick Erickson. Survivors are two brothers, Martin of Valders and Carl of Waubon, Minn, and a sister, Mrs. Otis Gilbertson of rural Chilton. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders after 3PM Wednesday. Until 11AM Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1957 - page 13

MATHILDA ERICKSON Mathilda Erickson, 97, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, May 10, 1989 at the home. Funeral services will be 7 pm Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters will officiate with burial at Valders West Cemetery, Valders. Mrs. Erickson was born October 23, 1891 in the Town of Shirley, Brown County, daughter of the late Chris and Karin Skatrud Throndson. She married Anton Erickson on December 1, 1913 in the Town of Shirley. He preceded her in death July 31, 1957. Mrs. Erickson attended the public school system in Shirley and was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. She also attended parochial school training at Madison, Minnesota. Mrs. Erickson was a lifetime member of the Ladies Aide of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Allen and Vera Erickson of Raymond, Minneosta, Orrin and Helen Erickson of Appleton, Kennard and Doris Erickson of Valders, Alton and June Erickson of Howards Grove; five daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Hazel (Bob) Achten of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, Mrs. Alice (Forest) Leider of Manitowoc, Mrs. Florence (Jim) Hauschal of Appleton, Mrs. Edna (Elmer) Martin of Green Bay, Mrs. Ione (Glenn) Haupt of Manitowoc; 31 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Bennett, a brother, six sisters, three sons-in-law and two daughters-in-law. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 4 pm and until the hour of service at 7 pm on Friday. Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., May 10, 1989 - page B8 ******** (23 Oct. 1891/10 May 1989/SSDI)

OLAF DONALD ERICKSON Olaf Donald Erickson, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Erickson of Valders died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital, of a blood infection, suffered only three days ago. He was born in Valders and had completed the eighth grade of the Valders school in June. Survivors are the parents; a brother, (private); two sisters, (private). Funeral plans will be announced tomorrow. The body is at the Berge funeral home in Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 18, 1944 P. 2

OLE K. ERICKSON (d. 1913) QUARRY MAN DIES SUDDENLY ON THRESHHOLD OF HOME AS HE RETURNS FROM WORK ABOUT FARM Ole Erickson, About to Enter House, Suffers Heart Attack Which Proves Fatal in Few Minutes--Leaves a Family Stricken by heart failure as he was about to enter his house, Ole Erickson, a well known farmer of Quarry, died on the threshold of his home expiring within a few minutes of the attack. He was 54 years of age and had resided in Manitowoc county for years. Mr. Erickson had been attending to some work about the farm and was about to enter the house when he was seen to suddenly halt, clasp his hand to his chest and then fell to the floor. Members of the family rushed to his assistance and everything possible was done to relieve him but without avail, death coming almost instantly. News of Mr. Erickson's sudden death spread throughout the community and occasions widespread sympathy, Mr. Erickson having been widely known and held in respect by the people of the vicinity where he made his home. Mr. Erickson is survived by a widow and five children four of whom reside in this county, being Lulu, Munda, Olga and Morris while Albert is a resident of Black Hills, S.D. The funeral will be held at Quarry. Burial arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 20, 1913 P.1 ******** Ole Erickson, a well-known farmer living near Quarry, died suddenly last Thursday morning from hemorrhage of the brain. He was 54 years old. Mr. Erickson was doing the chores in the morning when he was stricken. He went to the house but rapidly grew worse and died in less than half an hour. He is survived by his wife and five children, Lulu, now Mrs._______ and Albert of South Dakota; Munda, Olga and Morris at home. The funeral was held Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 27, 1913 P. 8 ******** Ole K. Erickson, son of *Knud Eriksen and Turi Guttormsdatter, b 12 March 1859 bp Valders, d 20 March 1913 bur Valders. Farmer in Cato. ml 2 June 1883 Valders to Anne Maria, daughter of *Lars Eriksen and Andrea Tidemandsdatter, b 21 Jan 1858 bp Valders, d 26 Nov 1894 bur Valders. m2 7 Jan 1901 Manitowoc to Miranda (bp Randi), daughter of *Thor Tollefsen and Randi Tidemandsdatter, b 7 Jan 1864 Skattebo in Ostre Slidre. Immigrated 1869. Children: Lulu Viola b 25 Oct 1884, m 10 July 1912 Valders to Alfred J. Olson b 1884, Albee, South Dakota; Amanda Theodora b 14 Oct 1886; Albert Louis b 21 March 1889, d 1964, m114 Aug 1912 Valders to Clara Cordelia daughter of *K. B. Johnson, m2 18 Dec 1920 Manitowoc to Edith daughter of *Tollef Alfson; Olga Elevine b 21 Nov 1891, m 1 July 1916 Valders to Eli Leroy son of *Melvin Halvorson; Orin Maurice b 21 Oct 1894 baptized "at home beside his mother's coffin". "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 169-170

OLE L. ERICKSON (d. 1914) Notes from Cato Ole L.Erickson of Jerpen, a former resident of Clarks Mills, was called to his final rest Monday Apr. 13. Death was due to heart failure. For some years past he had been in poor health. He was a millwright and carpenter by trade. At one time he farmed for a few years in N.Dakota. At an earlier period he owned and operated a saw and planing mill in St. Croix Co., Wis. He suffered misfortune there losing his property by fire. Mr. Erickson was town Clerk of Cato for a number of years. For 11 years he was a member of the school board in Dist. 10, Cato. He was one of a large family having seven brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife and four brothers and two sisters, Andrew and John located in N. Dakota, Andres in Minn., and Edward this Co., Mrs. Thos. Thompson, formerly of Clarks Mills, now in Chicago and Mrs. Dave Fitzgerald of DePere. the sympathy of all are with the family in their bereavement. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 16, 1914 ******** Ole L. Erickson, son of *Lars Eriksen and Andrea Tidemandsdatter, b 4 March 1853 Lerenseie in Nord-Aurdal, d 13 April 1914 bur Valders. Immigrated 1856 with his parents. Farmer in Grant County, South Dakota, 1893-1899; carpenter, Cato 1900-. m 17 July 1892 in Riley Olsen's house to Randi (Ida), daughter of *Bendik Olsen and Ragnild Eriksdatter, b 5 Sept 1863 Hovi (Veltin) in Ostre Slidre, d 30 Jan 1937 bur Valders. Immigrated 1867 with her parents. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 170

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IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Ole L. Erickson, Deceased.
Notice to Creditors.
Letters of administration on said Estate having been issued to Ida Erickson on the 20th day of April A.D. 1914 and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims of which notice is hereby given, and further that the undersigned will, on the 4th Tuesdays of June and August and October 1914, at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented and filed.
Dated April 20, 1914.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Hougen & Brady, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 14, 1914 P. 4

RALPH ERICKSON VALDERS MAN DIES SUNDAY Ralph Erickson Funeral To Be Held On Wednesday Ralph Erickson, 30, an employe of the Valders Canning company for ten years, died Sunday at 9 a.m., at Maple Crest sanatorium where he had been a patient since February. The body was removed from the Berge funeral home in the residence of Mrs. Amelia Erickson, Valders, mother of the deceased, where services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rites will be conducted at 2 o’clock at the Valders West Lutheran church by the Rev. E. A. Frethelm. Mr. Erickson was born in the town of Cato. Survivors are his mother, three brothers, Roy, Raymond and Charles and one sister, Mrs. R. Wildgrube, Jr., all of Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 2, 1933 P. 2

RICHARD ERICKSON The body of Richard Erickson, a town of Eaton man, was found in Mud Creek on the Ole Winningstad farm, just north of the Calumet road near the Olson cheese factory, Friday night when the Olm and Bratz boys went to pasture on the Winningstad farm to investigate whether the carp were running. Death had occurred weeks ago and the body was in a badly decomposed condition. Sheriff Kiel was notified and with Deputy Henry Meissner arrived at the scene at 9:30, made an examination, but could discover no signs of foul play. The man had evidently drowned and his body floated to the place where it was found. How the accident occurred will remain a mystery. Erickson was last seen at his home on April 5 and it is believed from the condition of the body that he met his death while returning to his home that same day. No report of the disappearance was made tot eh authorities, as the man, who made his home with his aged mother, had been in the habit of making long absences from home without telling of his whereabouts. He was a carpenter by trade and when he failed to return the mother and a brother, Martin, who is also at home, concluded he had secured a job and was at work somewhere in the county. Finding the body with the news of the death came as a great shock to the family. Erickson was about thirty-five years old, was born in the county, was single and had always made his home here. When not employed as a carpenter he assisted with the work on the farm. His mother, Mrs. Tosten Erickson is nearly eighty years old. Besides the mother and brother on the old homestead, two sisters at Chicago survive him. The body of Erickson was found lodged behind the stump of the creek in a depth of about three feet of water. The man had been warmly clad, wearing a heavy mackinaw, mittens, woolen shirt, two pairs of trousers, heavy woolen socks and heavy shoes. He wore a cap pulled down over the ears. When the discovery was first made by the three boys the body was not identified but later investigation revealed the fact that no word had been heard from Erickson and that he had not been seen in weeks and the body was indentified as his. The body was taken to the Berge undertaking parlors at Valders, where it was prepared for burial and the funeral was held Saturday afternoon. Tri-County Record – May 17, 1923

SELMA ERICKSON Valders Woman Dies of Auto Crash Injuries Mrs. Martin Erickson Was in July 4 Wreck Injuries received in a July 4 traffic accident proved fatal Thursday night to Mrs. Martin Erickson, 65, of Valders. Death attributed by Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen to pulmonary embolism resulting from a blood clot in one of her legs, came at about __ p.m. at Holy Family Hospital where she had been a patient since the accident. She suffered a broken right leg and fractured left ankle along with numerous lacerations and abrasions. Accident details omitted Funeral services for Mrs. Erickson will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. _______ of Oconomowoc officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Erickson, nee Thelma Prochnow, was born July 1, 1893, daughter of the late Gust and Amelia Filz Prochnow in the Town of Rockland. She was married to Martin Erickson February 2, 1916 at Greenville. She spent her entire life in or near Valders. Mrs. Erickson was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; a son, Laverne of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Zutz of Valders; three brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, William of St. Nazianz and Elmer of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Schwabe of Brillion, Mrs. William Toabe of Green Bay and Mrs. Albert Reimer of Sheboygan and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, July 18, 1958 - page 1

TURI ERICKSON Mrs. Tura Erickson, of Clarks Mills, aged 52 years, died Sunday, Oct. 30th. She will be buried at that place Wednesday, Nov. 2nd. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, November 1, 1887 pg. 3 ******** (First publication Nov. 24, 1887.) No. 38 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COTRT (sic) FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Turi Erickson, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Ole Erickson of said county, representing among other things that Turi Erickson, late of the town of Rockland, in said county, on the 30th day of October, A.D., 1887, at the town aforesaid, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is one of the children and heirs at law of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said Ole Erickson or some other proper and suitable person granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 20th day of December, A.D., 1887, at 10 o'clock A.M. at the office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordred further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in The Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, Wis., the 22nd day of November, A.D., 1887. By the court, Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 15, 1887 P. 4 ******** Tura Erikson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Tura Erikson Event Type Death Event Date 1887 Event Place Rockland, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 52 Marital Status Married Race white Occupation housewife Birth Date 1835 Birth Year (Estimated) 1835 Birthplace Norway Cemetery Liberty Cemetery Father's Name Goodman Johnson Mother's Name Mrs. Johnson Spouse's Name Knut Ericson "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

VIOLET M. ERICKSON Violet M. Erickson, age 94, a resident of Harmony West of Manitowoc, died on Wednesday morning, May 19, 2010, at Harmony West. Violet was born on Jan. 23, 1916, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Gestner) Baumann. She graduated from Riverside High School, class of 1934 and Miss Brown's Business College. On June 10, 1939, she married Donald Erickson in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2003. Violet and her husband relocated from Glendale to Reedsville in 1978. She was a member of the Glendale Women's Club, the Music Dept. of Unity Church in Milwaukee and Sheboygan, Faith Lutheran Church and the Valders Senior Center. She also volunteered with the Valders Elementary School. She enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, hiking and traveling. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Deanna Thranow Zibung and Valentine Zibung, Valders; Bonnie and Paul Humke, Dundas, Minn.; seven grandchildren: Amber (Chester) Thranow Gray, Kevin (Jaleh) Thranow, John Thranow III, Kyle Thranow, Kristi (Bruce) Schiroo, Eric (Ingrid) Humke, Peter Humke; and four great-grandchildren: Benjamin and Serianna Rockswold, Emily and Johnathan Humke; two stepgrandchildren: V.J. Bradley Zibung and Becca Zibung. She was also preceded in death by one sister: Ruth Jacobson. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. James Rasmus. Burial will be at Valders West Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 3 until 4:45 p.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Harmony West and Aurora VNA Hospice for their care and compassion shown towards Violet and her family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Violet's name. Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 2010

ELIZABETH ERIKSON A terrible case of diphtheria is reported by Town Eaton. A Norwegian by the name of Ericksen ran afoul of it and lost five of the eight members of his family to this terrible disease. (The article goes on to mention possible changes in the area water supply.) Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1886 ********** (1860 Eaton census-Torsen Erickson age 37) *** (1870 Eaton census- Thorston age 47; wife Rangild age 30; Mary age 9; Anna age 7; Edward age 6; Antoinette age 4; Sophie age 3) *** (1870 Eaton census- Nils Erikson-age 54; wife Mary age 48; Even age 14; Emma age 5) *** (1880 Eaton census-only Ericson family on 1880 Eaton census Joston Ericson age 57; wife Rachel age 39; Bertha age 19; Anna age 17; Edward age 16; Nelly age 14; Turin age 12; Anton age 10; Theadore age 8; Emma age 6; Laura age 2; Martin age 1 ******* (1885 Eaton state census: Toston Ericksen - 6 males - 4 females- 8 b. United States, 2 b. Scandinavia ******** Name Elizabeth Erikson Event Type Burial Event Date 1886 Event Place Valders, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Photograph Included N Birth Date 23 Aug 1877 Death Date 28 Jul 1886 Affiliate Record Identifier 156725683 Cemetery Valders Cemetery

EMMA ERIKSON A terrible case of diphtheria is reported by Town Eaton. A Norwegian by the name of Ericksen ran afoul of it and lost five of the eight members of his family to this terrible disease. (The article goes on to mention possible changes in the area water supply.) Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1886 ******** Name Emma Erikson Event Type Burial Event Date 1886 Event Place Valders, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Photograph Included N Birth Date 15 Aug 1868 Death Date 24 Aug 1886 Affiliate Record Identifier 156725686 Cemetery Valders Cemetery

EMMA R. ERIKSON A terrible case of diphtheria is reported by Town Eaton. A Norwegian by the name of Ericksen ran afoul of it and lost five of the eight members of his family to this terrible disease. (The article goes on to mention possible changes in the area water supply.) Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1886 ******** Name Emma R Erikson Event Type Burial Event Date 1886 Event Place Valders, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Photograph Included N Birth Date 11 Jan 1875 Death Date 04 Aug 1886 Affiliate Record Identifier 156725685 Cemetery Valders Cemetery

NIELS ERIKSON A terrible case of diphtheria is reported by Town Eaton. A Norwegian by the name of Ericksen ran afoul of it and lost five of the eight members of his family to this terrible disease. (The article goes on to mention possible changes in the area water supply.) Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1886 ******** Name Niels Erikson Event Type Burial Event Date 1886 Event Place Valders, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Photograph Included N Birth Date 09 Dec 1870 Death Date 01 Aug 1886 Affiliate Record Identifier 156725684 Cemetery Valders Cemetery

THEODOR ERIKSON A terrible case of diphtheria is reported by Town Eaton. A Norwegian by the name of Ericksen ran afoul of it and lost five of the eight members of his family to this terrible disease. (The article goes on to mention possible changes in the area water supply.) Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1886 ******** Name Theodor Erikson Event Type Burial Event Date 1886 Event Place Valders, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America Photograph Included N Birth Date 01 Oct 1872 Death Date 28 Jul 1886 Affiliate Record Identifier 156725682 Cemetery Valders Cemetery

AGNES M. EVANSON Agnes Evenson, 29, Town of Liberty, died yesterday at the Maple Crest Sanitarium. She had been ill three months. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home, Valders and at two o’clock from the West Valders Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Miss Evenson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Evenson, was born in 1909 on the home farm two and a half miles southwest of Valders. Since the death of her mother, she has kept house for her father and brothers. Survivors are the father, Anton, Liberty; five brothers, Bennett, Lester, Walter and Delmar, Liberty; Arthur, Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Norby and Olga, both of Sheboygan. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home from Wednesday noon until the hour of the services Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1938 - page 9

ANNE EVENSON Quarry news: Mrs. Evenson, who became paralyzed a week ago, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Larson. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Valders cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 05, 1915, Page 4

ANTON EVANSON Anton Evenson, 77, Town of Liberty farmer, who died Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Norby in Sheboygan, will be buried Sunday at Valders. Following services at 1:30 p.m. at the Berge funeral home there will be services at 2 o’clock from the West Valders Lutheran church, the Rev. E.A. Freitheim officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Peter Norby and Olga Evenson, both of Sheboygan; five sons, Bennett, now operating the home farm 3 miles southwest of Valders, Arthur of Sheboygan, Walter, Lester and Delmar, all of Liberty; brother, Thorval of Valders; sister, Mrs. Ida Chedsey of Chicago; Mrs. Evenson died 17 years ago. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, March 9, 1940 - page 4 ******** Anton Evenson, son of *Ole Evensen and Ingeborg Olsdatter, b 14 June 1863, d 1940. Farmer in Liberty. m 27 June 1896 Valders to Tilla aline, daughter of *Bjorn Thoresen Ulness and Andrea Olsdatter, b 6 May 1875 bp Valders, d 2 Feb 1923. Children: Aaron (Oren) Bennett b 24 May 1897, d 9 Feb 1970, m Myrna M.; Eveline Amanda b 27 May 1900, d 31 Jan 1983, m Peter Nordby; Arthur Theodor b 29 Oct 1901; Walter Edwin b 18 June 1904; Lester Richard b 19 June 1906, m Senona; Agnes b c1909; Olga Lydia b 21 July 1912; Delmar Leroy b 28 Dec 1916, m Reida. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 7

MRS. ANTON EVANSON (TILLA) Eaton News Mrs. Anton Evenson of Liberty, died after a lingering illness on Friday, February 2. Deceased, who was forty-nine years of age had always made her home in the neighborhood being a daughter of B.T. Ulness, also of Liberty, who together with her husband, eight children, three daughters and five sons, and three sisters and four brothers survive her. The funeral was held from the First Norwegian Lutheran Church with Rev. White officiating. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1923 - page 9

HANS ANTONIUS EVENSEN Anton Evenson (sic) Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Anton Evenson Gender Male Burial Place Valders, Wis. Death Date 19 Jan 1900 Death Place Marinette, Wisconsin Age 20 Birth Date 24 Oct 1879 Birthplace Manitowoc Co., Wis. Occupation Laborer Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Charles Evenson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Lena Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Anton Evenson (sic) Wisconsin, Death Records Name Anton Evenson Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Marinette County, Wisconsin Residence Place Marinette, Wis. Gender Male Age 20 Marital Status Single Race W Occupation Laborer Birth Date 24 Oct 1879 Birth Year (Estimated) 1880 Birthplace Manitowoc Co., Wis. Burial Place Valders, Wis. Cemetery Lutheran Cemetery Father's Name Charles Evenson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Lena Evanson Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

ARTHUR T. EVENSON Arthur T. Evenson, 66, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Wednesday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in West Valders Cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born October 29, 1901 on Rt. 1, Valders, son of the late Anton and Mathilda Ulness Evenson. He married Theresa Rollmann September 5, 1931 at Waukegan, Ill. Mr. Evenson was employed at Hildebrand Lumber Co., Sheboygan for 20 years and operated a farm on Rt. 1, Valders and was employed at Voight Lumber Co., Valders for 15 years. He retired in February, 1967. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kenneth of Rt. 1, Valders and Daniel of Rt. 1, Richfield, Wis.; three brothers, Bennett and Delmar of Rt. 1, Valders and Lester of Rt. 4, Chilton; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Mertz of Sheboygan and Mrs. Evelyn Nordby of Chicago and two grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, July 11, 1968 - page 20 ******** (b. 29 Oct. 1901/d. July 1968/SSDI)

BENNET O. EVENSON Bennet Evenson, 72, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born May 24, 1897, in Town of Liberty, son of the late Anton and Matilda Ulness Evenson. He was a farmer and partner in the Evenson Bros. Construction Co., and a World War I veteran. He married Myrna Damm Dec. 4, 1926, at Collins, and the couple resided on Rt. 1, Valders. Survivors besides the wife are five sons, five daughters, two brothers, Lester of Rt. 1, Chilton and Delmar of Rt. 1, Valders; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Nordby of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Mertz of Sheboygan, and 31 grand- children. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday noon and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1970

DELMAR L. EVENSON Delmar L. Evenson, 69, of route 1, Valders, died Monday morning, Jan. 27, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born Dec. 28, 1916 in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Anton and Mathilda Ulness Evenson. He attended Sunny Crest School and Valders High School. He married Reida Bloedorn, April 19, 1939, at Reedsville. Mr. Evenson farmed in the Town of Liberty and was also the owner of Evenson Construction Company. He was a former board member of Sunny Crest School, a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Lutheran Brotherhood and Lutheran Dartball. Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Conrad and Barbara of Route 1, Valders; a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Robert Woldt of route 1, Reedsville; a brother, Lester of Route 4, Chilton and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 6 pm to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday morning until the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Jan. 27, 1986 - page 3 ******** (28 Dec. 1916/Jan. 1986/SSDI)

DONALD L. EVENSON Donald L. Evenson, age 67, of 18107 U.S. Highway 151, Valders, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Thursday evening, March 25, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2004, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Donald Staude with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. Donald was born Oct. 27, 1936, in the town of Liberty, son of the late Bennett and Myrna Damm Evenson. He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1954. On Jan. 16, 1960, Donald married Judith Gosz in the chapel at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Don was employed for many years with Evenson Construction and also plowed snow for 30 years for the town of Liberty. He was an avid sportsman, especially enjoying fishing and was a member of the Liberty Hunting Club. Survivors include his wife: Judy Evenson, Valders; two sons and daughters-in-law: Lee and Raeline Evenson, rural Valders; Todd and Debbie Evenson, Collins; two daughters and sons-in-law: Lori and Scott Christel, Valders; Kelly and Mathew Krogh, Valders; eight special grandchildren: Kurt and Jill Evenson, Megan and Justin Evenson, Jana and Sydney Christel, Amanda and Kiara Krogh; one great-granddaughter: Jadelyn Evenson; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Marlyn and Margaret Evenson, Gene and Veronica Evenson, Dennis and Marlene Evenson; four sisters and two brothers-in-law: Betty Jeske, Joyce Wiegert, June and Dan Meyer, Virginia and Bob Meyer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Audrey and Ernie Strasburg, Donna and Mike Mowrer, Nancy Hammersley, Kayleen and Blake Halderson, Danny and Judy Gosz, Marilou and Bob Mueller, Ronnie Gosz, John Gosz. Nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive. Donald was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Meyer, and one brother, Roger Evenson. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 2004, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The family would like to thank the many friends and relatives that helped Don during his health struggles over these past years. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the Evenson family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 2004

EMMA M. EVENSON (d. 1899) NOTES FROM COOPERSTOWN… Miss Emma Evensen (sic) died on Saturday of consumption of the lungs, after an illness of almost a year. Her remains were interred in the Norwegian cemetery in Gibson on Monday. Manitowoc Pilot, May 4, 1899 P. 3 ******** Emma Evensen (sic) Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Emma Evensen Gender Female Burial Place Gibson Death Date 27 Apr 1899 Death Place Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 27 Birth Date 14 Aug 1871 Birthplace Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Occupation House Work Marital Status Single Father's Name Christopher Evensen Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Louisa Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Emma Evensen (sic) Wisconsin, Death Records Name Emma Evensen Event Type Death Event Date 1899 Event Place Gibson, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Gibson, Wis. Gender Female Age 27 Marital Status Single Race W Occupation Housework Birth Date 14 Aug 1871 Birth Year (Estimated) 1872 Birthplace Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Burial Place Gibson, Cemetery Norwegian Evangelical Church Cemetery Father's Name Christopher Evensen Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Louisa Evensen Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

ERVIN & ORRIN EVENSON FIRST THIN ICE ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIVES OF 2 BOYS; ORRIN AND ERWIN EVENSON, BROTHRS, AT QUARRY, DROWNED IN ATTEMPT TO CROSS RIVER ON THIN ICE SUNDAY Two lives were sacrificed to the first thin ice tragedy of the year at Quarry Sunday where Orrin and Erwin Evenson, aged 11 and 12 and brothers, were drowned in an attempt to cross the ince on the river of that place. Maurice Erickson, another youth, narrowly escaped a similar fate in his attempts to rescue the two boys reaching shore completely exhausted. Erickson will recover. The double tragedy occurred shortly after noon Sunday when the two Evenson boys, sons of Thorval Evenson, a well known farmer, left home to visit at a neighbor’s house. The boys, to shorten the distance, attempted to cross the river on the thin coating of ice which had formed and which they evidently thought strong enough to hold their weight. They had scarcely stepped upon the ice, when it gave way and both were precipitated into the water and being unable to swim, sank. Erickson, whose home is on the opposite bank of the river from the Evenson home, which lies adjacent to the water, witnessed the accident and made an attempt to rescue the imperiled boys and as a result came near losing his own life in the effort. Erickson endeavored to swim to the aid of the two boys and was almost overcome by the cold and the distance which he had to traverse in the water, reaching shore completely exhausted. Erickson is about 18 years old. Reaching the bank, after his futile efforts to save the boys, Erickson gave the alarm and neighbors who responded, with the father of the unfortunate boys, dragged the river and the two bodies were recovered an hour later and taken to the striken home. News of the accident reached here in messages to District Attorney Healy and Coroner Falge late Sunday but no inquest was deemed necessary, after statements made by Mr. Erickson and others who witnessed the accident and assisted in recovery of the bodies of the two lads. The Erickson boy, who had a narrow escape from death, probably owes his life to his brother, who seeing the plight of Erickson, in his efforts to reach the Evenson boys, also started to the rescue and succeeded in aiding his brother, thought he was unable to help the other two lads. The double tragedy has cast a deep gloom over the village Quarry and the vicinity and the sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved parents. The two dead boys were members of a family of six, the parents, one brother and one sister surviving, the children being 5 and 2 years respectively. The Evensons have had more than their share of trouble the past few years. Two years ago the father of Mrs. Evenson died and a year later her mother was called. Later an affliction to a young son lost the boy to the family. Funeral services for the two little victims of the tragedy will be held Wednesday from the late home at Quarry. The two will be interred in the same grave. The accident should service as a warning to boys of the county against the dangers of thin ice at this season of the year. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Monday, Dec. 15, 1913 - page 1

EVEN EVENSON Mrs. Ida Chadsey has returned to Chicago after a visit with her brother, Even Evenson at Valders, who is seriously ill. Manitowoc Herald News - Wed., June 1, 1921 - page 3

IDA EVENSON Mrs. Thorwald Evenson, 70, who resided on a farm near Valders, died this morning at Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Mrs. Evenson, nee Ida Knutson, was born in the Town of Rockland in 1880. In 1898 she was married to Mr. Evenson and the couple settled on a Rockland farm. They moved to the farm near Valders in 1915. Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Erhardt Schrank of Manitowoc, Mrs. Kenneth Koepp of Cameron, Wis., and Mfrs. Wallace Rogne of route 1, Valders; a son, Raymond of route 2, Manitowoc and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Valders West Lutheran church, Rev. Norman Berntsen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge funeral home in Valders from Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald times - Sat. July 8, 1950 - page 2

INGEBORG EVENSON Ingeborg Evenson Wisconsin Death Index Name Ingeborg Evenson Event Type Death Event Date 06 Jan 1897 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0155 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" database, FamilySearch ******** Ingeborg Evinson (sic) Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Ingeborg Evinson Gender Female Burial Place Liberty Death Date 06 Jan 1897 Death Place Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 71 Birth Date 26 Sep 1825 Birthplace Norway Occupation Farmers Wife Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Ole Evinson Father's Name Ole Tollefsen Mother's Name Ragnild Erickson "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ******** Ingeborg Evenson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Ingeborg Evenson Event Type Death Event Date 1897 Event Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 71 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmers wife Birth Date 26 Sep 1825 Birth Year (Estimated) 1826 Birthplace Norway Burial Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery Valders Congregation Cemetery Father's Name Ole Tollefsen Mother's Name Ragnild Erikson Spouse's Name Ole Evenson "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"

LESTER EVENSON Church, Valders, Rev. William Timm and Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate. Cremation will have taken place. He was born June 19, 1906, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Anton and Tilda Ulness Evenson. He was confirmed on June 5, 1921, at West Valders Ev. Lutheran Church by Rev. White. He married Senona Schwalbe on April 20, 1929, in the town of Eaton. He was formerly employed by the town of Liberty, maintaining roads and snowplowing by A.C.E. Construction, Les Key Transit and Evenson Construction. He was a member of the church choir and the dartball league. Survivors include his wife Senona; one daughter and son-in-law, Lendoris and Ray Sherman, Belleville, Wis.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Melissa Evenson, rural Chilton; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a foster daughter Alma Brogley and family of Mucatine, Iowa. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Friends my call at Faith Lutheran Church on Monday November 9, 1998, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials will be appreciated to the donors choice. Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1998 P. A2

MARLYN G. EVENSON Marlyn G. Evenson, age 85, of 5402 Marken Road, Valders, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2016 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, Wisconsin. Marlyn was born July 29, 1930 in the town of Liberty, Wisconsin, son of the late Bennett and Myrna (Damm) Evenson. He graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1949. On June 21, 1952, he married the former Margaret E. Brandl of Manitowoc. Marlyn was employed at Lake to Lake, Kasper Construction, Evenson Construction, and Sperber and Krueger Logging Company. He was a member of Rockea Hunting Club, Liberty Hunting Club and a lifetime member of the Viking Bow and Gun Club. Marlyn enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and watching Nascar, Packers, and Brewers, but most of all he loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret Evenson; his children: Patricia & Butch Shimek, Manitowoc, Marilyn & Tony Schad, Valders, Terry Evenson & special friend Kimberly Johnson, Valders, Jeff & Julie Evenson, Valders, and James & Brenda Evenson, Valders; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two sisters: Joyce Wiegert & Virginia Meyer, both of Valders; one brother and sister-in-law: Dennis & Marlene Evenson, Valders; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Veronica Evenson, Judy Evenson, and Danny Meyer, all of Valders; one brother-in-law: Jerry Brandl, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: Germaine Bauer, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers-in-law: Betty & Ted Jeske, Ruby & Bud Meyer, June Meyer, Robert Meyer and Bill Wiegert; three brothers: Gene Evenson, Donald Evenson, and Roger Evenson. Marlyn was also preceded in death by four nephews: Craig Meyer, Jay Meyer, Wally Evenson, and James Bauer. Cremation has occurred at the All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 2, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Erica Cunningham. Burial of Marlyn’s cremated remains will take place at Valders West Cemetery, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 29, 2016

MYRNA M. EVENSON Mrs. Myrna N. Evenson, 84, of rural Valders, died Tuesday evening, April 7, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev.Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Evenson was born March 1, 1903 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late John and Mathilda Zutz Damm. She attended St. Peters School, Collins. She married Bennet Evenson on December 4, 1926 at St.Peters Church, Collins. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Marlyn and Margaret, Gene and Veronica and Donald and Judy, all of rural Valders, Roger and Doris of rural Kiel and Dennis and Marlene of Valders; five daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Ted Jeske of Manitowoc, Ruby and Clifford Meyer of rural Valders, Joyce and Bill Wiegert and June and Dan Meyer of Valders and Virginia and Bob Meyer of rural Valders; two brothers, Ferd Damm of Chilton and John Damm of St. Nazianz; two special friends, Rena Wagner and Valeria DeWane; 36 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a grandson, Jay Meyer; a sister and three brothers. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from noon to the time of services on Friday. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, assisted the family. Manitowoc Herald times - Wed., Apr. 8, 1987 - page 14

MYRTLE E. EVENSON Myrtle Wendeline Evenson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Myrtle Wendeline Evenson Gender Female Death Date 04 Jul 1900 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 2 Birth Date 16 Mar 1898 Birthplace Oshkosh, Wis. Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Martin Evenson Father's Birthplace Cato, Wis. Mother's Name Emma Mother's Birthplace Liberty, Wis. "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Myrtle Wendeline Evenson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Myrtle Wendeline Evenson Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Cato, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Wis. Gender Female Age 2 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 16 Mar 1898 Birth Year (Estimated) 1898 Birthplace Oshkosh, Wis. Cemetery Valders Church Father's Name Martin Evenson Father's Birthplace Cato T.P., Wis. Mother's Name Emma Evenson Mother's Birthplace Liberty T.P., Wis. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

OLE EVENSEN (d. 1894) Evenson, Ole (also shown as Ole Evenson Oxhovd (Aug. 12, 1812-May 18, 1894 –husband of Merit Olsdatter [married Jan. 1, 1837 in Ostre Slidre, Norway –after the death of Merit on Nov. 17, 1876, Ole re-married to the widow Astrid nee Olsdatter Aabol [married April 3, 1880 at his home in Town of Rockland] –son of Even Olsen Hovie and Helleborg Christensdatter –born at Hovie Farm, Ostre Slidre, Oppland, Norway –farmer at Oxhovd in Ostre Slidre Norway before immigrating to the US in 1857 –entered the US through Quebec, Canada in Jan. of 1857 –applied for naturalization on Oct. 24, 1868 –“Ole Evenson Oxhovd, and Merit Olsdatter Boldstad, sold their farm in Ostre Slidre, Valders, Norway, on Nov. 7, 1856, for 500 speciesdaler. Economic conditions in Norway were poor and they chose to seek for a better life in America. In April of 1857, they left their homeland, along with their nine children, Helleborg (21), Even (19), Kari (17), Ingeborg (15), Ole (13), Christen (7), Marit (4), and Torger (1).” –from Olson genealogy by Salome Evenson Haupt and Shirley Groth Bissestt (1992) –in 1857 bought land in Section 3, Town of Liberty –farmer in Towns of Eaton and Rockland –on Aug. 4, 1866 purchased the 80 acres in the SW1/4 of Section 11, Town of Eaton and created a farmstead at 19412 US Highway 151 –on April 17, 1874 sold the 40 acre on which the farmstead stood to Knud Olson –from June 25, 1867 to March 21, 1874 owned the 40 acres of farmland in the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 14, Town of Eaton –from April 18, 1871 to March 21, 1874 owned 40 acres of lowland along the Manitowoc River in the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 11, Town of Eaton –from March 3, 1883 to Jan. 4, 1894 owned the 80 acres of the N1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 18, Town of Eaton –on Jan. 4, 1894 sold these 80 acres along with a 135 acre farm in Sections 28 and 33 in Town of Charlestown, Calumet County to Otto Aabol) –buried at West Valders Cemetery, Town of Liberty ******** Ole Evensen Oxhovd, son of Even Olsen and Helleborg Christensdatter, b 12 Aug 1812 Norway, d 18 May 1894 bur Valders. Farmer at Oxhovd in Ostre Slidre 1839-. Immigrated 1857; bought land in Section 3 of Liberty 1857. Farmer: in Rockland 1860, in Eaton 1870-1875, in Rockland 1880-. ml 1 Jan 1837 0stre Slidre to Marit, daughter of Ole Jensen and Kari Syversdatter, sister m *Nils Olsen Bergsbakken, b 30 Oct 1816 Boldstad in Ostre Slidre, d 17 Nov 1876 bur Valders. m2 3 April 1880 at his home in Rockland to *Astrid, daughter of Ole Olsen and Ingrid Gundersdatter, b 10 Nov 1828 Ranum in Nord-Aurdal. ml Thore Olsen Aabol. Liberty 1900. Children: Helleborg b 29 Feb 1836, m *Gulbrand Olsen Vindingstad; *Even b 5 Nov 1837; Kari b 28 Sept 1839, m *Peder Syvertsen Skatrud; Ingeborg b 10 Feb 1842, bur 1859; *Ole b 1 Dec 1843; *Ole b 12 Oct 1846; *Christen b 25 Feb 1850; Marit b 30 Dec 1852, m *Knud L. Olsen; *Torger b 18 Feb 1856; Ragnild b 3 April 1862, ml *Knud Syvertsen, m2 *Erik Robley. (Haupt The Family of Even & Marit Olson; photo in Olson Grandpa Made Knives) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 171

OLE EVENSON (d. 1904) Ole Evensen, son of Even Olsen and Anne Tollefsdatter, brother *Tollef, b 1 June 1822 Winningstad in Ostre Slidre, d 8 Oct 1904 bur Valders. Immigrated 1848. Said to be the first settler in Valders Congregation. Farmer in Buchanan to 1860; in Cato 1870-1880; in Liberty 1890-. Co. D, 52nd Wis. Inf. m 29 Aug 1847 Ostre Slidre to Ingeborg, daughter of Ole Tollefsen and Ragnild Eriksdatter, sister m *Thore Knudsen Sebo, b 26 Sept 1825 Prrestrud in Ostre Slidre, d 6 Jan 1897 bur Valders. Children: Even b Oct 1848 Wisconsin, d 1921; *Ole b 12 Dec c1851; Anne b 1 May 1855, bur 19 Oct 1856; Anne b 12 Sept 1858; Ragnhild b c1861; *Anton b 14 June 1863; Otto b 1 Aug 1865, d 2 July 1873; *Thorvald b 20 Oct 1870. (Photo in Ristad p.23) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 170

ROGER G. EVENSON Roger G. Evenson, age 63, of rural Kiel, died Wednesday morning, May 14, 2003 at his home. He was born Aug. 22, 1939 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Bennett and Myrna Damm Evenson. Roger was a 1957 graduate of Valders High School. From 1963 to 1965, Roger served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Evenson Construction, Valders, most of his life until 2001 when he retired due to ill health. Roger was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, and the Liberty Hunting Club. Survivors include the mother of his children: Doris Evenson; three children: Dawn Evenson and her children: Hunter and Steven of Manitowoc; Jessica Evenson, Manitowoc; Brian Evenson, rural Manitowoc; four brothers: Donald (Judy) Evenson, Marlyn (Margaret) Evenson, Dennis (Marlene) Evenson and Gene (Veronica) Evenson, all of Valders; four sisters: Virginia (Bob) Meyer, June (Daniel) Meyer, Joyce Wiegert, all of Valders; and Betty Jeske of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by one son: Wally Evenson; one sister and brother-in-law: Ruby and Bud Meyer; two brothers-in-law: Bill Wiegert and Ted Jeske. Private family services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, with the Rev. William Timm officiating. Burial will take place in the Faith Lutheran West Cemetery. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter May 2003

SENONA EVENSON Senona Evenson, age 98, formerly of 22005 Groh Rd, Chilton, and currently a resident of Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, passed away on Nov. 21, 2008 at Calumet Medical Center. Senona was born on March 7, 1910, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Alvina (Holdorf) Schwalbe. She was confirmed December, 1922 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in the town of Rockland by Pastor Wm. Schlei. On April 20, 1929, she married Lester Evenson. He preceded her in death in November, 1998. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister-in-law: Everett (Verona) Schwalbe, Elroy Schwalbe, Earl Schwalbe; sisters- in-law and brothers-in-law: Bennet (Myrna) Evenson, Art (Theresa) Evenson, Walter Evenson, Delmar Evenson, Evelyn (Peter) Nordby, Olga (Henry) Mertz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Senona and Lester took care of many foster children. She enjoyed crocheting and puzzles. Senona spent many years making quilts at Faith Lutheran Church. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Presiding at the service will be the Rev. Bill Gruenstern. Burial of the cremated remains will be at Valders West Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at Faith Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening, from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to a charitable organization of the donors choice. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 23, 2008

THERESA EVENSON Theresa Evenson, 85, of rural Valders, died Wednesday morning, September 2, 1987 at her residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Michael Hamilton and Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Evenson was born August 5, 1902 at Chilton, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Wetstein Rollmann. She attended Chilton schools. She married Arthur Evenson on September 5, 1931. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Betty of rural Valders and Daniel and Jackie of Slinger; a brother, Joseph Rollmann of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Dorn of New Holstein and Mrs. Apolone Dorn of rural Kiel; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Angeline Rollmann of Chilton and Mrs. Alice Rollmann of Kiel; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, July 18, 1968, two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church 9:30 am Friday to the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Sept. 3, 1987 - page 17 ******** (b. 5 Aug 1902/d. Sep 1987/SSDI)

THORVAL EVENSON Aged Man's Body Found in River A three day county wide search for 80 year old Thorval Evenson ended late Thursday afternoon when his body waa pulled from the Manitowoc river, near the foot of Wollmer street, by police Mr. Evenson, who had been living with his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Rogne, 1302 Hamilton street, had been missing since Monday morning. Coroner Theodore Teitgen termed the aged man's death as suicide. The dead man's cap was found on the bank of the river with an envelope pinned to it. The envelop had Mr. Evenson's name on it but contained nothing. There will be no inquest, the coroner said. Mr. Evenson's body was discovered by a crew member of the cement carrier, J.B. John, as the ship proceeded toward Lake Michigan. As the ship passed South 11th street the crewman called to a fisherman and a bystander asking them to call police. Police Chief James J. Kuplic, Officer Melvin Reinhardt and ambulance driver Howard Stradal rushed to the foot of Wollmer street and pulled the body to the dock. There was no indication of violence, Coroner Teitgen said after exam- ining the body. From the condition of the body the coroner theorized that it had been in the river since Monday. Detective Lieutenant Elmer H. Scherer, who had been working on the disappearance case since Monday, said that Mr. Evenson could neither hear nor see well. However, he said, the retired farmer had been able to travel alone, often going to Valders, where he had lived previously, to visit friends. Funeral services for Mr. Evenson will be held at the Berge funeral home, Valders, at 2 p.m. Saturday, with Rev. Norman Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the West Valders Lutheran church cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born in the town of Rockland in 1870. He had operated farms in the town of Cato and near the village of Valders before his retirement. After the death of his wife in July, 1950, he moved to Manitowoc. In addition to Mrs. Rogne, two other daughters survive, Mrs. Erhardt Schrank of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Kenneth Koepp of Cameron, Wis. He is also survived by a son, Ray, of route 5, Manitowoc, and nine grand- children. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 25, 1951 p.2 ******** ThorvaId Evenson, son of *Ole Evensen and Ingeborg Olsdatter, b 20 Oct 1870 bp Manitowoc County, d 1951 bur Valders. Farmer in Cato. m 23 Oct 1898 Gjerpen to Ingrid (Ida), daughter of *Knud Knudsen Beito and Ingeborg Halvorsdatter, b 22 Jan 1880 bp Valders, d 1950 bur Valders. Children: Oren Kennett b 27 Jan 1901, d 14 Dec 1913, "fell through the ice, drowned in the river"; Irvin Roy b 9 April 1903, d 14 Dec 1913, drowned; Ethel Irene b 16 Dec 1906; Raymond Dexter b 15 June 1912; Adeline Joan b 28 Jan 1917. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 225

WALTER EVENSON (d. 1959) Farmer Killed in Valders Area Tractor Turns on Walter Evenson Walter E. Evenson, 55 year old bachelor farmer of Rt. 1, Valders, was killed Friday afternoon when his tractor overturned in a ditch while he was cutting grass and weeds with a mower attachment along a town road about two miles southwest of the village. Evenson died of a crushed chest and internal injuries while attempting to direct his own rescue operations. A wrecker which he requested to left the tractor arrived after he had expired, according to Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, who said there would be no inquest. The accident happened about 5 o’clock near the farm operated by Walter and his brother, Delmar. County traffic police said Evenson had finished cutting weeds and grass on the west side of the road and evidently was backing or turning around to cut on the east side when the tractor rolled down a sharp dropoff near a culvert, pinning him underneath. His cries for help were heard by Mrs. Ernestina Thronson, 78, who lives just north of the scene. She summoned help. The accident was classified as a traffic fatality since it occurred within the limits of the highway proper. The county now has six traffic deaths compared with 15 at this point a year ago. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, Glen Nelson, a student pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Evenson was born June 18, 1904 in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late Anton and Mitilda Ulness Evenson. He never married. He farmed in the Town of Liberty all of his life and was a member of Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include four brothers, Bennett, Lester and Delmar of Liberty and Arthur of the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Nordby of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Mertz of Sheboygan and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, July 18, 1959 - page 1

WALTER EVENSON (d. 1995) Walter J. Evenson, age 23, of 8813 Glen Flora Road, Kiel, died Thursday morning, October 5, 1995 from injuries sustained in a deer/vehicle accident. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 1995 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. Arnold Ruddat, pastor St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Collins, will officiate with burial in Faith Lutheran West Cemetery, Valders. He was born May 3, 1972 in Chilton, son of the Roger and Dori Lavey Evenson. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1990. He was employed at Ristow Roofing Company, Kiel, for the past four years. He also was employed at Steinthal Valley Lodge for five years and at Old Mill in Hayton for approximately two years. He was a member of the Ant Hill Mob, Osman, where he served on the Board of Directors. He also was a member of the Manitowoc 4-H club. Survivors include his parents, Roger of Kiel, Dori of Manitowoc; very special friends, Brandi Blum; maternal grandmother, Margaret Mills and friend Arnold, Ocala, Fla.; one brother, Brian at home; two sisters, Dawn, Two Rivers, Jessica at home; special nephew, Steven Ristow; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel from 8 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Oct. 6, 1995 - page A2

ISAK OVEL EVENSTEN JERPEN The infant child of Ole Evenson was buried at the Valders cemetery Sunday. Manitowoc Pilot, February 20, 1902 ******** Over Isaac Evenswon (sic) Wisconsin, Death Records Name Over Isaac Evenswon Event Type Death Event Date 1902 Event Place Rockland, Wisconsin Residence Place Rockland, Wis. Gender Male Age 0 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 11 Jun 1901 Birth Year (Estimated) 1902 Birthplace Rockland, Wis. Burial Place Valders, Wis. Father's Name Ole Evenson Father's Birthplace Cato, Wis. Mother's Name Emma Evenson Mother's Birthplace Liberty, Wis. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

OLE EVENSTEN Ole Evenson, 82, died yesterday at his home in the village of Valders, following a lingering illness. Mr. Evenson was born December 12, 1862, in the Town of Cato and later lived on a farm in Liberty, from which he retired 13 years ago to take up residence in Valders. His wife died 35 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday at the Berge funeral home, Valders and at 2 o’clock at the West Valders Lutheran Church, the Rev. R.B. Walden of Manitowoc officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed from 7 p.m. Tuesday until time of services Wednesday. Survivors include one son, Elmer H., of route 4, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Bennet Hougen of route 1, Valders and Mrs. Orville Fehrman of route 2, Manitowoc; four sisters, Miss Sophie Evenson of Valders, Mrs. Peter Bodwin of Milwaukee, Mrs. Rudolph Rudie of Minn., Mrs. John Helegrud of Minn.; two brothers, Olaf and Edward of route 1, Valders and eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Nov. 12, 1945 ******** Ole Evenson (Evensten), son of *Even Olsen Oxhovd and Marit Knudsdatter, b 12 Dec 1862 bp Valders, d 11 Nov 1945 bur Valders. Farmer in Rockland 1900, in Liberty 1905 1910. m 9 June 1892 Liberty to Ingeborg Kjerstine, daughter of *Hans Knudsen Hvideberg and Anne Johnsdatter, b 5 July 1864 bp Valders, d 18 Nov 1904 bur Valders. Children: Alma Marion b 24 Sept 1893 d 22 Oct 1978, m 20 June 1917 to Bennet son of *Thorvald Hougen; Elmer Hamilton b 6 July 1895, d 25 May 1972 Manitowoc, m 20 June 1917 to Irene Rusch 1897-1983; Isak Ovel b 11 June 1901, d 13 Feb 1902; Lillian Irene Olivia b 12 Oct 1904, d 30 Oct 1973, m 30 June 1927 to Orville Fehrman 1895-1988. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 170

ANNA FINKELSON Notes from Valders: Mrs. Anna Finkleson, who was well known around here, died at her daughter's home in Milwaukee. She was brought here for burial. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Valders church. Among the relatives who were here to the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. D. McMullen and son, Cohen of Chilton. Manitowoc Pilot, April 13, 1922 p. 8 ******** Niles The remains of Mrs. Fenkels of Milwaukee were brought to Valders for burial last Sunday afternoon. The news of her death was a shock to his friends. She was a lovely woman and a kind mother. Kiel Tri County Record - Apr. 13, 1922 - page 4

IDA FINKELSON Ida Finkelson birth: 1811 Norway death: 4 March 1904 Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Eaton, Wis. spouse: O. Finkelson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 *Note: She was place here because I believe this is one of Ole's wives. ******** Name Ida Finkelson Event Type Death Event Date 1904 Event Place Eaton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Eaton, Wis. Gender Female Age 93 Marital Status Widowed Race W Occupation Housewife Birth Date 1811 Birth Year (Estimated) 1811 Birthplace Norway Cemetery Valdas Church Spouse's Name O. Finkelson "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch *Note: From Researcher this is Ole's (d. 1909) grandmother.

OLE FINKELSON (d. 1892) United States Census, 1870 Name Ole Finkelson Event Type Census Event Year 1870 Event Place Wisconsin, United States Gender Male Age 31 Race White Race (Original) W Birth Year (Estimated) 1838-1839 Birthplace Norway Page Number 36 ==== Ole Finkelson M 31 Norway Anna Finkelson F 23 Norway Ole Finkelson M 3 Wisconsin Edward Finkelson F 0 Wisconsin "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch *Note: From Researcher Ole's wife was Anna born in Norway July 26 1847 and died in Milwaukee in 1924. ******** Ole Finkelsen, son of Finkel Ellensen and Randi Olsdatter, b 9 Nov 1837 Lykken in Vang, d 9 June 1893 bur Valders. Immigrated 1867 with his wife and mother. Farmer in Eaton. m 31 Jan 1867 Vang to Anne, daughter of Endre Knudsen and *Marit Ostensdatter, b 26 July 1847 Rognseie in Vang. Living in Liberty in 1910. Children: Ole b 17 Jan 1868 bp Valders; Edvard b 27 Jan 1870, m 11 April 1891 Liberty to Jergine daughter of *Peder Syversen; Frederik b 21 Dec 1871, m Ethel (son Fredrik Levelle bp 1901 Valders--"the parents live in West Superior"); Martin b 1 April 1874; Regine Marie b 11 March 1876; Martine Sofie b 10 April 1878; Anthon b 15 April 1880; Otto b 10 June 1882; Julia Alette b 24 July 1884, d 31 Aug 1885; John b 12 Sept 1886; Julia Aletta b 31 Oct 1890. Ole's mother, age 70, was living with them in 1880. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 171

OLE FINKELSON (d. 1909) Two news items in this issue regarding Ole Finkelson, who murdered a girl near Merrill, Wisconsin, then committed suicide. He came from Clarks Mills and his body was brought to Valders and buried there. Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909 ******** BRING BODY HERE FOR ITS BURIAL Finkleson, Who Shot Girl At Merrill, Is A Clark's Mills Man Ole Finkleson, the young farmer who shot Anna Kasten, a Merrill girl when she rejected his offer of marriage and then turned the gun upon himself, was a former Clarks Mills man and the body has been taken to Valders for burial there. Late reports from Merrill say there is a chance that the Kasten girl may survive her injuries, her condition having improved considerably. The girl's mother, who was shot in the arm by Finkleson, will live. Edward Finkleson, of Valders; a brother of the dead man, was at Merrill to accompany the body here and arrived with the remains today. The funeral was held at Valders this afternoon. Finkleson is said to have owned a large farm six miles from Merrill and was successful. He was 30 and had been at Merrill for three years. Manitowoc Daily Herald Thursday, July 15, 1909 pg. 1 ********* VICTIM OF SHOOTING DIES Miss Anna Kasten, Girl Shot by Ole Finkleman(Finkelson), Manitowoc Man Dies Saturday IN THE MERRILL HOSPITAL Finkleman(Finkelson), After Girl Refused Him, Shot Her and Her Mother Then Turned Revolver on Himself Miss Anna Kasten of Merrill; who was shot by her lover, Ole Finkelson, a Manitowoc man, at her father's farm house a week ago, died Saturday at the Smith Tarr hospital at Merrill, after lingering between life and death for several days. The remains of Finkelson who shot himself were brought to Manitowoc last Thursday by the deceased's brother, Edward Finkelson, and buried at Valders. Mr. Finkelson went to the girl's house and asked her to marry him. She refused and he shot her three times in the breast with a revolver. When the girl's mother came into the room he shot twice at her, one shot taking effect in her arm. He then walked out into the yard, reloaded his revolver and blew out his own brains. The tragedy happened at the Kasten home five miles outside of Merrill. Finkelson was a farmer residing on a farm near there. Manitowoc Citizen, July 22 1909, page two ******** TRAGEDY NEAR MERRILL. Fatally wounding Miss Annie Kasten because she was indifferent to his attentions, and then revolting at the deed he had just committed, shooting himself are the awful crimes committed by O.W. Finkleson (sic), a bachelor farmer living on a farm at Bavaria, Wis., a few miles from Dudley. The crime was committed Monday afternoon at the home of Aug. Kasten, a farmer residing on the Chat road about five miles north of Merrill. Relative to the tragedy the Merrill Daily Herald says in part: O.W. Finkleson, a bachelor, who has a farm at Bavaria, Wis., Langlade county, a few miles from Dudley, drove over to the Kasten home arriving at about 12:30. He unhitched his horse and was invited to dinner. After dinner he told the object of his visit and said he had come to take Annie home with him. It seems that she had been working for him last fall, and that he wished her to return and act as housekeeper for him until later on and then they would be married. The girl refused, after which they had a quarrel which ended in the refusal of his offer point-blank. The visitor then rose from his chair, drawing a thirty-two caliber revolver at the same time, and firing three shots at the girl, two of which took effect in her right breast, the third lodged in her left breast. He started for the door, firing two shots at Mrs. Kasten, the girl's mother. One of the bullets hit her in the hand and the other went wild. This emptied the gun, which carried but five shots. Then according to the story of a young Kasten boy who was upstairs at the time the shooting began and who had climbed out an upstairs window and started up the road to spread the alarm, Finkleson walked out into the yard about twenty feet from the house, where he re-loaded the gun. In the doorway he stopped to survey the havoc he had wrought. Placing the muzzle of the gun in his right ear he evidently pulled the trigger twice, as there were two empty shells in the gun when it was found, and fell dead in his tracks, blood and brains oozing from his ear. Finkleson had always borne a good reputation in this county and his friends cannot account for his actions except that he must have been temporarily demented-Antigo Republican. Mr. Finkelson was reared in this county. The family formerly resided in the town of Eaton. His remains were brought to Valders for burial. The funeral was held Thursday of last week. The girl that he shot died last Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, July 22, 1909 ******** (Note from researcher: The Ole F born Nov. 9, 1837 and died June 9, 1893, is my great grandfather who came over from Norway with his wife and sons, one named Ole Jr., born Jan. 17, 1868 and died July 11th, 1909 (from family Bible). The tombstone in Cemetery 41 has Ole Finkelson (Sr) with his dates at the top - barely legible; then below, illegible, but according to cemetery records: 2 deceased wives, both "Annie", Otto, Ole Jr. **New note: I haven't been able to prove that Ole (Sr) ever had a 2nd marriage. I've checked with a genealogist on this and we just don't know who the 2nd "Annie" is whose name is on the tombstone, but probably is some other relative. Another error is that I said Ole and wife Anne plus sons came over. They actually arrived in the US in 1867 with no children born yet./see contributors page)

OTTO FINKELSON Last Friday the remains of Otto Finkelson of Nebraska came for burial. The funeral was held from the Valders church, Rev. White officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 14, 1918 ******** *Note: He was place here because his father is here.

DUDLEY FOSSUM Dudley Fosum, 61, of 444 S. Van Buren St., Green Bay, died Monday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Faith Lutheran West Cemetery, Valders. Survivors include his wife and a sister. He was a former resident of Valders and lived in Green Bay for the last 10 years. Friends may call at Schauer and Schumacher Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe St., Green Bay, until noon Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the Valders funeral home where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 18, 1968 P. 7

OLGA J. FOSSUM Olga J. Fossum, 74, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Green Bay, died Tuesday evening, March 25, at Memorial Hosptial, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Fossum, nee Olga Alfstad, was born Oct. 17, 1905, in Manitowoc county, daughter of the late Thomas and Aletta Anderson Alfstad. She attended Liberty School and was married to Dudley Fossum, who preceded her in death in 1968. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Gladys Christel of Valders, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 1980 P.3

GERALDINE J. FREE Geraldine "Susie" Free, age 59, of 4615 Hempton Lake Road, Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon, April 12, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl W. Peters will officiate with burial in Valders West Cemetery. She was born October 14, 1933, at Manitowoc, daughter of Florence King Stenzel and the late Walter Stenzel. She married Lloyd Free January 30, 1954, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Valders. She attended Valders Schools and was a resident of Manitowoc County all of her life. Mrs. Free had been employed at the Valders Egg Plant, and the Manitowoc Equipment Works, and served as a teachers assistant at Head Start. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd; her mother, Florence Stenzel, Cato; five daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Thomas Muench, Reedsville, Susan and Douglas Behnke, Manitowoc, Laurie and special friend, Kiel, Melodie and Scott Hansen, Manitowoc, Kellie and Steven Webster, Reedsville, four sons and a daughter-in-law, Randy Free and special friend Shirley, Brillion, Scott and Julianne Free, Manitowoc, Jameson and Jonathon Free, both at home; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce (Cookie) and Richard Lodel, Cato; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter Jr. and Lorraine Stenzel, Valders, Elmer and Carol Stenzel, Wrightstown, Edward and Elaine Stenzel, Valders, Charles and Darlene Stenzel, Cato, William and Laurie Stenzel, Manitowoc, James and Sue Stenzel, Marinette; 14 grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a brother, David, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Faith Lutheran Church Valders, from 5-8 p.m. this Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. A message from Geraldine (Susie): Thank you everyone for helping me get through my last two difficult years. Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1993 P. A2

LLOYD H. FREE Lloyd H. Free, age 80, a resident of 3719 Mangin St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers while surrounded by his loving family. Lloyd was born on April 22, 1929, in Manitowoc to the late Arthur and Lydia Lenz Free. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on May 17, 1951. Lloyd served his country in the Korean War until his honorable discharge on Feb. 18, 1953. On Jan. 30, 1954, Lloyd married Geraldine Stenzel at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Valders. Geraldine preceded him in death on April 12, 1993. On Nov. 21, 1997, Lloyd married Joan Schad at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Lloyd enjoyed doing carpentry and masonry work, polka music, being Santa for the elderly and special need individuals and had a passion for horses — especially Clydesdales. Above all, Lloyd loved spending his time with his family and helping others. Lloyd was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Lloyd was preceded in death by two daughters: Peggy and Patty Free; two grandsons: Colin Hansen and Jordan Free; one sister: Phylis; his father-in-law: Ray Hein. The family will greet relatives and friends from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The Rev. Brian Staude will officiate with military rites accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659 to follow. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Lloyd's family would like to extend a special thank you to (private) and all of the staff of the Aurora Medical Center Emergency Room. Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 2009

ANNE FYLKEN Ana Lyson Fylken birth: 25 December 1818 Norway death: 12 August 1898 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Valders, Wis. residence: 1898 Liberty, Wis. father: Augabert Lyson mother: Mary spouse: Nels N. Fylken Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Anne Engebretsdatter, daughter of *Engebret Knudsen and Marit Ellingsdatter, b 25 Dec 1818 Lyseng in Nord-Aurdal, d 12 Aug 1898 Liberty. Immigrated 1856. ml 5 March 1843 Nord-Aurdal to Thore Olsen, son of Ole Thoresen and Anne Olsdatter, b 3 Sept 1812 Aabol in Nord-Aurdal, d 2 Aug 1853 Sohus in Nord-Aurdal. Farmer at Sohus. m2 12 July 1857 Gjerpen to *Nils Nilsen Fylken, son of Nils Haaversen and Turi Eriksdatter, b 1 Aug 1821 Folchen in Vestre Slidre, d 29 March 1898 Liberty. Immigrated 1854. Farmer in Liberty. Children: Anne b 9 Feb 1846, m *Harald Thoresen; Ole b 10 Jan 1849, d 1891, lived at Benson, Minnesota; Engebret b 22 Jan 1852, d 1907, lived at Clinton, Minnesota; Thore (father Ole Helgesen), b 18 Aug 1854, d 1912, lived in Goodhue County; Niels b 3 Dec 1857, d 14 July 1874; *Edward b 12 Jan 1860; *Thorvald b 18 Aug 1862; Trine Marie b 6 April 1865. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 6

NILS FYLKEN Name: Fylhen, Nils D.: 7/14/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 16 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Nils N. Fylhen M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 318 ******** Nils Fylhen Wisconsin Death Index Name Nils Fylhen Event Type Death Event Date 14 Jul 1874 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0233 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ******** *Note: I believe there is an error in the death date on the tombstone

NILS FYLKEN Nels N. Fylken birth: 10 August 1821 Norway death: 29 March 1898 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Valders, Wis. residence: 1898 Liberty father: Nels Fylken mother: Mary spouse: Annie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Nils Nilsen Fylken, son of Nils Haaversen and Turi Eriksdatter, brothers *Erik, *John, sisters *Barbara, Turi m *Johannes Tollefsen, Marit m *Stephen Olsen, b 1 Aug 1821 Folchen in Vestre Slidre, d 29 March 1898 Liberty. Immigrated 1854. Farmer in Liberty. m 12 July 1857 Gjerpen to *Anne, daughter of Engebret Knudsen and Marit Ellingsdatter, b 25 Dec 1818 Lyseng in Nord-Aurdal, d 12 Aug 1898 Liberty. ml Thore Olsen Aabol 1812-1853. Immigrated 1856. Children: Niels b 3 Dec 1857, d 14 July 1874; *Edward b 12 Jan 1860; *Thorvald b 18 Aug 1862; Trine Marie b 6 April 1865. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 160

CHRISTINE M. GARRIGAN Christine M. Garrigan, age 48, of Valders, died Monday afternoon, April 3, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 1995, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate with cremation having taken place. She was born November 19, 1946, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Seekamp Knutson. She attended Manitowoc schools. Christine had made her home for the past years with Lawrence Sebo in Valders. Survivors include Lawrence Sebo, Valders; one son, Matthew Lowe, Appleton; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathleen and William Karl, Manitowoc, Melissa Garrigan, Valders; four grandchildren; two brothers, James Knutson, Town of Kossuth, Thomas Knutson, Two Rivers. She is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter April 5, 1995 P. A2

TOLEF E. GELBERTSON A sad and startling accident occurred last week, which again reminds us that in the midst of life we are in death. On Sunday, Mr. Thomas Gilbert, of Rockland, started out with two comrades on a hunt. He was armed with a double-barrelled shot gun. While the others were proceeding through the woods he sat down on a log. In doing so he slipped and the gun striking against the log caused both barrells to discharge. His friends heard the report and hastened to him. They found him lying on his face, his head horribly mutilated. His skull was blown off, one eye was out, and one ear could not be found at all. On Wednesday the funeral occurred which was attended by a large number of people. He was a young man of 22 years. Heartfelt sympathies are extended to the bereaved parents, brothers and sisters. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 13, 1883 P. 1

INANDA Z. GIGSTAD Notes from Liberty Miss Inanda Gigstad, a well known young lady of this town, passed away last Monday. She suffered an injury to her spine some time ago. This gradually grew worse until Monday when she passed to the Great Beyond. She has taught school in North Dakota for a few years. She was a charming young lady and was beloved by all who were fortunate enough to be her acquaintance. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Gigstad and besides her parents, leaves three brothers and three sisters to mourn her loss. The funeral was held form the Valders Lutheran Church, Rev. Alfon officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 15, 1916 ******** Quarry News Quite a number of people of this vicinity attended the funeral services of the late Inanda Gigstead of Valders which was held at the First Norwegian Church, Wednesday last. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Friday, June 16, 1916 - page 2

JOLETTA RAGNILD GIGSTAD Miss Joletta Gigstad, 66, died at 7:10 a.m. today at the farm home one mile southwest of Valders. She had been in ill health for the past year. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Valders West Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Miss Gigstad was born March 24, 1876 on the same farm at which she died today. Survivors are four brothers, Oscar of Sentinel Butts, North Dakota, the Rev. Walter Gigstad of Clifton, Texas, Bennet of Norword, Missouri and Philip of Two Rivers; and two sisters, Mrs. J.D. Kennedy of Miles City, Montana and Mrs. C.D. Sample of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The body was taken to the Berge funeral home and will be removed to the residence where it may be viewed from Monday noon to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1943 P. 5

OLE K. GIGSTAD (d. 1909) Death last week in Valders of 82-year old Ole V. Siegstad, a prominent farmer, leaving 6 grown children. The funeral was conducted Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909 ******** Notes From Valders. On last Thursday Ole Gigstad, a pioneer settler of the town of Liberty, died at the home of his son, Ole Gigstad, Jr. He was 82 years of age and had been in poor health for some time. Mr. Gigstad was a native of Norway and came to this country in 1849, settling on a farm in Liberty where he had ever since resided. He is survived by six children, three of whom live in this county. They are Ole Gigstad and Mrs. Anton Berge of Liberty, and Mrs. K.H. Thompson of Quarry. His wife died a few years ago. The deceased was a considerate, tender husband and father, a good man and citizen. The funeral was held Saturday from Valders church and was largely attended. Rev. Alfson officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 24, 1909 P. 8 ******** Ole Knudsen Gigstad, son of Knud Knudsen and Jeran Olsdatter, b 27 Oct 1827 Gigstad in Nord-Aurdal, d 16 June 1909 bur Valders. Immigrated 1849. Two Rivers 1850; farmer in Liberty 1860-. m 9 April 1849 Nord-Aurdal to Ragnild, daughter of Ole Olsen and Ingri Gundersdatter, b 4 Jan 1822 Ranum in Nord-Aurdal, d 21 April 1907 bur Valders. Children: Knud b 16 June 1847 (father Knud Knudsen Gistad), farmer, Forestville, m 13 Nov 1873 Liberty to Randi daughter of "Ole Eliasen; *Ole b 11 Jan 1850 Manitowoc County; Julie b 23 March cl852 Two Rivers, m Thore P. Shesvold; Ingrid b 29 Dec 1853 bp Valdres, m *Knud Thomasen Helle; Anne Maria b 12 Oct 1855, m 16 Nov 1882 Valders to Bent Knudsen, farmer, Wittenberg Town; Karine b 26 Oct 1857; Knud b 31 Oct 1858, lived in Polk County, Minnesota, m 15 March 1881 Valders to Hannah Marie daughter of *Juul Olsen; stillborn child bur 17 Dec 1860; Gunhild aline b 10 Aug 1864, d March or 13 April 1866; Oline b 4 June 1867, m *Anton O. Berge. (photo in 100 Years of Faith p.9) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 179-180

OLE O. GIGSTAD (d. 1921) Ole O. Gigstad, son of *Ole Knudsen Gigstad and Ragnild Olsdatter, b 11 Jan 1850 Manitowoc County, d 3 July 1921 bur Valders. Farmer in Liberty. m 18 March 1875 Liberty to Sigrid, daughter of *Thomas Olsen Helle and Kari Evensdatter, b 14 May 1850 Grafton Town, d 13 Sept 1930 bur Valders. Children: Ragnhild Joletta b 24 March 1876, d 1 Jan 1943; Cordelia Mabel b 28 Sept 1877; Oline Theodora b 25 Jan 1880, d 20 Sept 1903 Dakota bur Valders; Otto Melvin d 13 April 1882 age 8 weeks; Inanda Semine b 7 Feb 1883, d 12 June 1916; Oskar George b 17 Dec 1884, m 28 Oct 1900 to Lucille Janet Howie; Agnes Emilie b 19 June 1887; Walther Theodor b 24 Oct 1889, m 7 Oct 1914 Valders to Selma Gelina daughter of *Ole Windingstad; Bennett Samuel b 6 Nov 1890; Selma Oliva b 26 Feb 1893, d 8 April 1896; Philip Edgar b 22 Feb 1895. (photo of Sigrid in 100 Years of Faith p.38) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 171

RAGNILD OLSON GIGSTAD Notes From Liberty: Mrs. Rachel Gigstad, aged 85 years, died last Monday of pneumonia. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 25, 1907 pg. 8 ***** Rachel Stocklern Eigstad birth: 8 January 1822 Norway death: 21 April 1907 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Valders residence: 1907 Liberty, Wis. father: Ole Steahern mother: Engr Gunderson spouse: O.C. Eigstad Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

SIGRID GIGSTAD Funeral Services For Mrs. Gigstad On Wednesday Afternoon Funeral services for Mrs. Ole Gigstad, a pioneer of the county who passed away Saturday night at the home of her son, a mile west of Valders will take place tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the Valders Lutheran church, with the Rev. A.O. White officiating. She had been in failing health for more than a year. The deceased was born at Port Washington in 1850 and had been a resident of the town of Liberty for 79 years. She is survived by seven children, Miss Jolenta Gigstat, Valders; Mrs. Donald Kennedy, Miles City, Mont.; Oscar, of Sentinel Butte, N.D.; Mrs. Charles Sample, Minneapolis; Rev. Walter Gigstad, Pulaski, Wis., Bennet and Philip of Valders. There are also twelve grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, September 16, 1930 P.17 ******** Notes from Valders One of the largest funerals in recent years was that of Mrs. Ole Gigstad which was held Wednesday last week. rev. White was the officiating pastor. Deceased, who was born at Port Washington, was a little over 80 years of age, had been a resident of this community almost her whole life and was perhaps the best known woman of this community. She was a broad and fair-minded woman, with keen intellect and a generous and loving heart and will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbors. She was keenly interested in church work, having one of her sons, Rev. Walter Gigstad in the ministry at Pulaski, Wis. and being the only charter members of the Ladies' Aid Society founded 52 years ago. She had always been an ardent worker and leader among the women of this congregation. She is survived by seven children and twelve grandchildren. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Sept. 25, 1930

THEODORA GIGSTAD Miss Dora Gigstad, the 20-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Gigstad of Valders, died suddenly at Berwick, North Dakota, Monday. Miss Gigstad was visiting at Berwick and her parents had no knowledge of her sickness, the first news to them being a telegram announcing her death. The body was shipped to Valders for burial. Manitowoc Pilot, September 24, 1903

ANNA GILBERT DEATH COMES TO MRS. ANNA GILBERT, 53 Mrs. Anna Gilbert, a native of the town of Liberty where she was born 53 years ago, and for twenty years a resident of this city died last night after an illness of three months. Mrs. Gilbert was well known having formerly conducted a dressmaking establishment. She is survived by one son, Peter, of this city. The funeral will be held Thursday from the undertaking rooms of W. Frazier to the Norwegian church at Liberty at 1:30 the Rev. Espeseth will officiate. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 28, 1919 Page 8

ANNE MATHILDE GILBERT Name: Gilbert, Anne Mathilde D.: 9/27/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 8/8/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 1/2 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Cato Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 313

CARL J. GILBERT CIVIL WAR VET DIES WEDNESDAY C. J. Gilbert, one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil war in the county and a resident of the town of Cato since 1855 when as a boy of 11 he came with his parents to this country, died at his home in Valders Wednesday, aged 85 years. He was born in Oslo, Norway in 1844. At the age of 17-1/2 years, he joined a company of volunteers, engaging in combats with the army of the Potomac where he was wounded and after two years’ service was honorably discharged. His wife preceded him in death 27 years after which he disposed of his farm and was one of the first to build his home and take up his residence in the village of Valders where he has made his home with his two sons, Anton and Gustave, who with another son, Emil of Morris, Minn., and Mrs. Martin Helgeson of northern Wisconsin are the surviving children. He was a man of sterling character and deep religious principles and was a sturdy church member and a loyal citizen. The large attendance at his funeral testified to the honor and esteem in which he was held. The death of Mr. Gilbert removes all but one of the Civil war veterans in this immediate community, the only remaining one being Halvor Nelson, also of Valders… Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 26, 1929 P. 7 ******** A few obscure lines in the local newspapers last week gave the news of the death of John Gilbert of Valders. The event was worthy of more attention. John Gilbert was one of 102 boys and young men who comprised Co. A, Fifth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry which departed from Manitowoc on June 23, 1861, the first company to leave. He was one of the twelve of the 102 still in active duty when the company was mustered out in the fall of 1864. In the intervening three years, John Gilbert saw some history in the making. His company had been through 26 general engagements, including the exchange of pleasantries at Williamsburg, Chickahominy, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Antietem, Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Marye's Heights, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Mine River, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Gold Harbor, Petersburg and Fort Stevens. The company was then 12 muskets strong, in charge of the second lieutenant. Thirty-two had died, 35 had been discharged by wounds, 3 were in rebel prisons, 20 were in hospitals with wounds, 12 were on duty. Since the death of the late J.S. Anderson and John Gilbert, the sole survivor in the company of this first company is John Mill of Hika. At latest accounts, William Crocker at Milwaukee and Joseph Strouf in Montana are still with us. We get columns daily about Scar Face Capone and Aimee McPherson, but little John Gilbert dreaming of Antietam and the fighting Fifths two day vigil on Little Round Top when: "At the brief command of Lee Marched out the matchless infantry With Pickett leading grandly down, To rush against the roaring crown On those dread nights of destiny" slips away leaving a lone survivors of the original 102 and the newspapers print an item about another G.A.R. veteran passing on with some brief, inaccurate data of his military service. His old company flag is in a glass case in the Manitowoc museum. John Gilbert is gathered to his fathers. John Mill, all alone now, awaits his call and soon the lust of the boys who sprang to answer Father Abraham's first call for 75,000 men to serve for ninety days will pass into the twilight and in the flesh there will be not one of all that vast host who would not permit "the nation's life to go out in darkness". Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs, Apr. 11, 1929 ******** Carl Johan Gilbert, son of *Erik Gulbrandsen and Karen Larsdatter, b 6 Jan 1844 Linnerudeie in Aker, d 20 March 1929 bur Valders. Immigrated 1855. Farmer in Cato. Co. A, 5th Wis. Inf. m 1868 to Anne Gurine, daughter of Andreas Solvesen and Maren Engebretsdatter, b 7 Sept 1843 Kjrer in Gjerpen, d 19 Oct 1901 bur Valders. Immigrated 1867. Children: Anna Mathilde b 8 Feb 1870, d 27 Sept 1873; Emil Cornelius b 6 Feb 1872; Anton Martinus b 17 Nov 1873; Julie b 14 Nov 1875, m *Martin Gustav Helgesen; Louise Mathilde b 4 April 1878, d 29 Nov 1914 bur Valders, "married and one son"; Gustav Arthur b 4 Nov 1881, m 7 Sept 1917 St Pauls to Selma Margaret daughter of *Fredrik Martin Jorgensen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 34

CARRIE GILBERTSON Eaton: Mrs. Gilbert Gilbertson of Rantoul was buried on Thursday at the Norwegian cemetery in Liberty. Deceased was advanced in years and has always made her home on the farm. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, also grandchildren and great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News April 14, 1923 pg. 9 ******** *Note: Difference between death year on tombstone and newspaper date.

ERIK GILBERT Mr. Eric Gilbert, of the Town of Cato, a highly respected citizen and a resident of this county for thirty-three years, died last Tuesday after a brief illness, aged seventy-seven years. He was buried on Thursday. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times - Tues., Apr. 17, 1888 ******** Erik Gulbrandsen Linderud (Erik Gilbert), son of Ola Gilbert and Mary, b 17 Sept 1811 Norway, d 10 April 1888 bur Valders. Husmann at Linderud in Aker. Immigrated 1855. Farmer in Cato. m Karen Larsdatter, b 13 March 1813 Norway, d 3 May 1876 bur Valders. Children: Carl *Christian b 5 Feb 1837; *Carl Johan b 6 Jan 1844, confirmed 1859 Manitowoc County; Oline b 29 July 1847, m *Ole Knudsen Vigen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 48

GILBERT GILBERTSON Gulbrand Gulbrandsen, son of Gulbrand Andersen and Gunild Olsdatter, b 24 Feb 1837 Boldstad in Ostre Slidre, d 6 March 1912 bur Valders. Lived at Hovi in Ostre Slidre. Immigrated 1871 or 1873. Farmer in Rantoul, Calumet County. m 31 Oct 1861 Ostre Slidre to Kari, daughter of Ole Knudsen and Sigri Olsdatter, b 1 Oct 1841 Melby in Ostre Slidre, d 8 April 1924 bur Valders. Children: Tollef b 24 Dec 1861, d 4 Nov 1883 "accidental gunshot"; Guri b 28 March 1864, m *Ole Andersen; Sigrid b Jan 1868, m *Albert Kline; Kari b Jan 1870, m *Bernhard Krueger; Karl b 16 Dec 1875 bp Valders, d 14 Dec 1951; Otis b 28 Sept 1877, d 1961, m 13 July 1904 Valders to Berthe Martine daughter of *Bendik Eriksen; Getha Caroline b 3 Feb 1883, d 1950, m 23 Aug 1905 Valders to Otto son of *Barbra Olsen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 62-63

GURINA GILBERT Death Sat. in Town Eaton of 59-yr. old Mrs. C.J. Gilbert of a hemorrhage. The deceased was born in Norway in 1842 and is survived by 5 children. Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901 ***** Deaths of a Week: Mrs. C.J. Gilbert died at her home in Eaton on Saturday. She was 59 years of age, and was born in Gjerpen, Norway. She leaves five children to mourn her. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 24, 1901 pg. 1 ***** Clarks Mills: Mrs. Jno. Gilbert of this place died on Friday of apoplexy. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment at Valders cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 24, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Annie Gurine Solverson Gilbert birth: 14 September 1842 Norway death: 19 October 1901 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty residence: 1901 Cato father: Andreas Solverson mother: Maren spouse: C.J. Gilbert Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

LOUISE MATHILDE GILBERT Valders – Miss Mathilde Gilbert passed away at her home here Sunday morning after a few days' illness. The funeral was held from Valders church on Tuesday, Rev. A.O. Alfson officiated. Deceased is survived by a father, three brothers and one sister Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs., Dec. 3, 1914 - page 4

CARL GILBERTSON Carl Gilbertson, 75, town of Rantoul farmer, died Friday at his home following an illness of two years. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the West Valders Lutheran Church, the Rev. N.A. Berntson, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Gilbertson was born Dec. 16, 1875, in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, and would have marked his 76th birthday anniversary on Sunday. He operated a farm in the town of Rantoul. A brother, Otis, if the town of Rantoul, survives. Friends may call at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chilton from 2 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be oved to the church to lie in state until time of services at 1:30. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 15, 1951 p.2 ********* Carl Gilbertson, 76, passed away at the home of his brother, Otis, town of Rantoul, at 9 a.m. Friday. He had been ill for the past two years. He was born Dec. 16, 1875, in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc county, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gilbertson. He attended schools in the town of Rantoul, was a member of the West Valders Lutheran church, and for several years was a trustee of the church. The only survivor is his brother, Otis. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm. Tuesday, at the West Valders Lutheran Church. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, December 15, 1951 P. 14

GUILFORD GILBERTSON Guilford B. Gilbertson, 75, of Stockbridge, Wis., died Friday, Sept. 18, at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Gilbertson was born Jan. 5, 1906, at Valders, son of the late Otis and Bertha Martina Erickson Gilbertson. He married Luella Olson May 31, 1941, at Valders. He farmed in Charlestown until retiring in 1976. Mr. Gilbertson was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include his wife, Luella; two sons, Ronald of Route 3, Kewaunee and Daryl of Route 1, Hilbert; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Debra) VanderVest of Route 2, Luxemburg; three brothers, Orin of Route 4, Chilton, Gordon of Brillion and Thomas of Madison; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Dempsey of Camarillo, Calif., Mrs. Myrtle Rohrdanz of Brillion and Mrs. Evelyn Snow of Cupertino, Calif., and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, 4 o’clock this Sunday afternoon and at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service Monday. Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1981 P. 3

LUELLA GILBERTSON Luella V. Gilbertson, age 70, of 201 Wiesner Avenue, Casco, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 1992, at the Kewaunee Health Care Center in Kewaunee. She was born on December 17, 1921, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Olaf and Lilly Thone Olson. She married Guilford Gilbertson on May 31, 1941, at Valders. He preceded her in death on Sepetmber 7, 1981. She had lived in the Kewaunee area for the past 10 years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Gerald Vandervest of Luxemburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Janice Gilbertson of Kewaunee, Daryl and Sonja Gilbertson of Reedsville; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Sylvia Gilbertson of Chilton, Beatrice Mancoske of Denmark, Shirley Steinhorst of Baraboo, Deloris Rose of Baraboo; three brothers, Leo Olson of Sauk City, Floyd Olson of Waunakee, Gene Olson of Denmark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, 1992, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders with the Rev. Mark Gould officiating. Burial will be in the Valders West Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1992 P. B12

MARTINA GILBERTSON Funeral services will be held Monday for Mrs. Odis (Otis) Gilbertson, 87, of Rt. 4, Chilton, who died Friday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. The Rev. Robert Onka, pastor, will officiate at the 2 p.m. service at Faith Lutheran church, Valders. Burial will be in the West Valders cemetery. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, from 3 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the hour of services. The former Bertha Erickson was born in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc county on August 4, 1883, a daughter of the late Bendik and Guro Kleven Erickson. On July 13, 1904 she was married to Odis Gilbertson in Valders. He died March 18, 1961. Mrs. Gilbertson was a member of the Ruth Circle of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Survivors include five sons, Guilford and Orin, both of Rt. 4, Chilton, Gordon of Brillion, Thomas of Madison and Elder of Rt. 3, Kaukauna; three daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Gladys) Dempsey of Neenah, Mrs. Leroy (Myrtle) Rohrdanz of Brillion and Mrs. George (Evelyn) Snow of Redwood City, Calif.; 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A daughter; five sisters and six brothers also preceded her in death. Sheboygan Press - Saturday, Aug. 29, 1970 - page 10

MARY JEAN GILBERTSON Mary Jean Gilbertson, age 49, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2004, at her home in Stoughton, WI. She was born in Manitowoc on May 1, 1955, a daughter of Sylvia (Olson) and the late Orin Gilbertson. In her life, Mary faced many struggles in her life and survived them. She is survived by her mother, Sylvia Gilbertson of Chilton, WI; her brothers: Wayne of Reedsville; Don (Linda) of Collins; Carl (Rachel) of Reedsville; Alan of Hilbert; John (Cindy) of Appleton; Paul of Chilton; sisters: Germain Link of Fall River; Kathy (Gary) Grassell of Reedsville; Deanna VanderZanden of Seymour; Nancy Braun of Manitowoc; nine nieces, 11 nephews, five grand-nieces, eight grand-nephews; and a special friend, Larry Waelti; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Orin; a brother, Jerry; a sister, Rita; two brothers-in-law: Lloyd Link and Henry VanderZanden. Private family services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will be at West Cemetery in Valders. Friends may greet the family from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home, Stoughton. Olson-Holzhuter-Cress 206 W. Prospect Ave. Stoughton, WI 608-873-9244 Herald Times Reporter June 2004

ORIN M. GILBERTSON Orin M. Gilbertson, 78, of Rural Chilton, died Wednesday afternoon, March 18, 1987 at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be 4 pm Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate with burial at Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Gilbertson was born November 19, 1908 in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, son of the late Otis and Martina Erickson Gilbertson. He attended Wells Schools and Shawano Public Schools. Mr. Gilbertson retired from Chilton Canning Company in 1977. He married the former Sylvia Olson on June 28, 1941 at Valders. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; six sons and three daughters-in-law, Wayne Gilbertson of Rural Reedsville, Donald and Linda Gilbertson of Collins, Carl and Rachel Gilbertson of Route 2, Reedsville, Alan Gilbertson of Norfolk, Virginia, John and Cindy Gilbertson of Appleton and Paul Gilbertson at home; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Germaine and Lloyd Link of Fall River, Wisconsin, Kathleen and Gary Grassell of Route 2, Reedsville, Deanna VanderZanden of Seymour, Nancy Braun of Manitowoc and Mary Gilbertson of Stoulton, Wisconsin; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Gilbertson of Brillion; two brothers, Gordon Gilbertson of Brillion and Thomas Gilbertson of Madison; three sisters, Gladys Dempsey of Camarillo, California, Myrtle Rohrdanz of Brillion and Evelyn Snow of Palo Alto, California and 18 grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita, a son, Gerald and two brothers. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 11 am Friday morning until the hour of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home of Valders assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., March 19, 1987 - page 21

OTIS GILBERTSON Otis Gilbertson, 83, of Rt. 4, Chilton, Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient six weeks. He had been in ill health for a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Peace Lutheran Church, Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Gilbertson was born Sept. 28, 1877, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gilbertson. He attended Robert E. Lee elementary school in Manitowoc County. He married Bertha Erickson July 10, 1904, at Valders Lutheran Church and they farmed in the Town of Rantoul since. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church at Valders. Survivors include his wife; five sons, Guilford and Orrin of Chilton, Gerelon of Brillion, Thomas of Madison and Elder of Kaukauna; three daughters, Mrs. Louis Dempsey of Neenah, Mrs. Leroy Rohrdanz of Brillion and Mrs. George Snow of Catalin Island, Philippines; 28 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, Chilton, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 20, 1961 P. 13

RITA MAE GILBERTSON Rita Mae Gilbertson, 15 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orin Gilbertson of route 4, Chilton, died suddenly Wednesday at her parents’ home. The child was born May 6, 1950. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Berge funeral home, Valders. Burial will be in the West Valders Lutheran church cemetery, Liberty. Survivors are her parents; three brothers, Wayne, Gerald and Donald at home; two sisters, Germaine and Kathleen, all at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Gilbertson of route 4, Chilton; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Olson of Baraboo, Wis. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Aug. 23, 1951 - page 2

SYLVIA GILBERTSON Our Mother, Sylvia Marie (Olson) Gilbertson, age 90, entered her heavenly home on August 24, 2013. She was a former resident of Chilton, currently a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. She was born on March 21, 1923 and was the second daughter of the late Olaf and Lily (Thone) Olson. Sylvia married Orin Gilbertson on June 28, 1941. They farmed in the Town of Rantoul and raised their family there. She taught Sunday School as a young lady. Sylvia did love to travel, she went to Europe several times, especially Norway to visit with relatives whom she kept in touch through the years. She traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sylvia also liked to write short stories some of which were published. She was especially proud of her Norwegian heritage. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, a past quilter in the Ladies Aid and was also an Auxiliary member of the American Legion. Her kids were her everything. Sylvia is survived by her children and their spouses: Wayne Gilbertson of Brillion, Germaine Link of Fall River, Donald and Linda Gilbertson of Collins, Kathleen and Gary Grassell of Reedsville, Deanna and Paul Farley of Silver Cliff, Nancy Braun of Manitowoc, Alan Gilbertson of Hilbert, John and Cindy Gilbertson of Appleton, Paul Gilbertson and his special friend Laurie Olm of Chilton; and two daughters-in-law: Debbie Schleis of Brillion and Rachel Gilbertson of Reedsville. She is further survived by her sisters: Beatrice Mancoske of Denmark and Delores Rose of Baraboo, Shirley and LaVerne Steinhorst, Baraboo; sister-in-law: Ethel Gilbertson of Kaukuana; 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by her husband Orin on March 18, 1987; her sons Gerald and Carl; daughters: Rita and Mary; sons-in-law: Henry Vanden Zanden and Lloyd Link; a granddaughter: Leanna Vander Zanden; brothers: Leo and his wife Cleo, Floyd, and Gene; a sister Luella and her husband Guilford Gilbertson; brothers-in-law: Gordon (Delores) Gilbertson, Thomas (Margaret) Gilbertson, Elder Gilbertson, John Mancoske and Harold Rose; sisters-in-law: Gladys (Lewis) Dempsey, Myrtle (Leroy) Rohrdanz and Evelyn (George) Snow. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Erica Cunningham with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, August 26, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, for the care and compassion shown towards Sylvia. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter August 25, 2013

ALVIN H. GLAESER Alvin H. (Bud) Glaeser, 63, of Valders, died peacefully Saturday morning, January 9, 1988 at his residence after a long illness. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Glaeser was born September 18, 1924 at Sheboygan, son of the late Alvin C. and Winifred Roeder Glaeser. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1943-1946. He attended Sheboygan Schools and graduated from Central High in 1942. He married Muriel Wildegruebe on June 17, 1951 at Valders. Mr. Glaeser graduated from UW-Milwaukee, formerly Milwlaukee State Teachers College in 1950 with a B.S. Degree in Music. He received his Masters Degree in Music from Vandercook College of Music in 1954. He did his graduate work in administration from University of Milwaukee and Madison. Mr. Glaeser taught music at Colby, Wisconsin, Mishicot and Valders, devoting 29 years at Valders High School. He was the High School Principal for 17 years at Valders High School before retiring in 1984. After retirement, he worked part time as a representative of Vernon Co. until ill health forced him to give it up. He was an esteemed member of the Wisconsin School Music Association Board of Control for 17 years, serving the Eastern District. He served as President of that organization in 1969 and 1980. He was a member of the AWSA Association of Wisconsin School Administrators. As a member of AWSA he served two years on the Wisconsin Senior High Commission. He was a life member of Phi Mi Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity for Men and was a past member of Manitowoc County Retired Teachers Association. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, served on the church council and was past President of the congregation. He also served for a brief time on the Citizens Advisory Board of the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc until ill health forced him to retire. He was a long time member and past President of Valders Lions club. Survivors include his wife, Muriel; two daughters, Mary and Gail of Green Bay; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Marcie Glaeser of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Eugene and Beverly Glaeser of Franklin, Wisconsin; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Ed Bub of Lambertville, Michigan; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Antoinette Wildgruebe of Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law, Robert and Beverly Wildgruebe of Eagle River and John and Bonnie Wildgruebe of Kewaunee; his stepmother, Mrs. Ella Glaeser; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, 4 pm to 7 pm Sunday and Monday from 9:30 am to the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, assisted the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to Valders high School Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Jan. 10, 1988 - page 17

MURIAL A. GLAESER Muriel A. Glaeser, age 78, Allouez, died at her home on Thursday, Aug 2, 2007. She was born on July 13, 1929, in Valders to the late Robert and Antoinette (Erickson) Wildgrube. Muriel attended Valders Public Schools and is a 1947 graduate of Valders High School. She graduated from Milwaukee Teachers College, now University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in music, and minors in English and Education. While in college she became a member of Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Omicron, National Professional Music Fraternity for Women. On June 17, 1951, she married Alvin (Bud) Glaeser at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Valders. Muriel taught in the Kiel public schools from 1959 to 1961, and for 33 years in the Valders public schools, from 1951 to 1954 and from 1963 to 1991. She is a member of the Retired WEA-NEA, and the Brown County Retired Educators. Muriel was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Valders and Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay, also an active member of P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter C.M. of Green Bay. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She is preceded in death by her husband: Alvin; brothers-in-law: Harold Glaeser; and Ed Bub; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Eugene and Bev Glaeser; and a niece: Ann Bub. Family and friends may call on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, at Grace Lutheran Church, 321 S. Madison St., and Green Bay from 1 to 4 p.m. Funeral services to follow on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, at 4 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Larry Lange officiating. Burial in West Side Cemetery, Valders. Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family with arrangements. The family respectfully requests no flowers be sent. A memorial scholarship fund has already been established in the Glaeser Family name at Valders High School. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 4, 2007

ARTHUR E. GUETSCHOW Arthur Guetschow, 62, a Manitowoc County native and Calumet County deputy sheriff 22 years, died after a heart attack Friday afternoon at his home in Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A.B. Holland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Guetschow was born July 6, 1894. He was janitor of Chilton Post Office 17 years, deputy sheriff and serviced on the Riverview School Board, Town of Rantoul from 1933 -1937. He was a member of the Chilton American Legion Post. He married Pearl Klein May 2, 1918. Surviving him are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Durn of Chilton; two brothers, Clarence of Superior and Hubert of Maryland; and five sisters, Mrs. Wellington Hunt, Mrs. Francis Thomas and Mrs. George Bohnen of St. Paul, Mrs. Fred Yirs and Grantsburg, Wis. and Mrs. Floyd Rother of Webster, Wis. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, Chilton until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, June 22, 1957 - page 13

PEARL GUETSCHOW Mrs. Arthur Guetschow, 63, 31 Lincoln St., Chilton, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient four weeks. She had been ill five weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, with the Rev. Robert Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Pearl Klein was born at Chicago June 29, 1898, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Klein. She was educated in the Town of Rantoul schools and was married May 2, 1918 to Arthur Guetschow. He died June 2, 1951 (actually June 21, 1957). Mrs. Guestchow had lived in the community 24 years and was a member of the Valders church and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving her is a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Durn of Chilton. Friends may call at Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, Chilton after 3:30 p.m. Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Dec. 16, 1961 - page 9

KNUD K. GULHAUG (d. 1876) Knud Knudsen Gulhaug, son of Knud Arnesen and Marit Tostensdatter, brother * Arne, sisters *Ingri and Berit m *Endre Nilsen, b 4 March 1827 Rudlangeie in Nord-Aurdal, d 5 April 1876 bur Valders. Immigrated 1855. Farmer in Eaton; purchased 40 acres in Eaton in 1860, and 80 acres more three years later. m 9 Oct 1854 Nord-Aurdal to Barbro, daughter of Thomas Olsen and Ragnild Ostensdatter, sister m *Knud Arnesen, b 31 Jan 1829, d 22 Feb 1911 bur Valders. Children: Marit b 9 Jan 1854; Knud b 2 Nov 1855 bp Valders, d 17 Feb 1932, operated the family farm; Thomas b 18 Dec 1857, Minneapolis 1909; Ragndi b 26 April 1860, d 1948, m 23 June 1917 Gjerpen to Ole son of *Knud Throndsen; Inge b 5 July 1862; Berthe b 9 May 1864; Tonetta b 21 Feb 1869, m *Johan Thesen; Ragnild Lovise b 20 Sept 1871; Edward b 6 Oct 1874, d 1 March 1881. (The Manitowoc Herald-News 21 Dec 1931) "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 124

KNUT GULHAUG K. GULHAUG, 77, PIONEER OF EATON, DIES Passes Away Wednesday on The Homestead Farm—Burial On Saturday Knut Gulhaug, 77, a life long resident of Manitowoc county and a pioneer of Eaton, passed away yesterday on the homestead farm where he resided with his niece, Mrs. Oscar Thompson. He has been in failing health for some time. Burial will take place Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the homestead and at two from the West church of Valders. The deceased, who never married, lived his early years in the log cabin days of the county. He was born in Liberty in 1855, the same year his father landed in this country from Germany. He was second eldest in the family of nine children which his parents reared. When he was a boy of four his father purchased a farm site in Eaton and as soon as the children were old enough they aided in the clearing of the land. His entire schooling consisted of two weeks when he attended the Niles school when ten years of age. Takes Over Farm His father died when he was 20 years old and Mr. Gulhaug was given complete management of the farm, which he continued to operate until eight years ago. His sister died young and left a family of young children. He adopted one of the children who is now Mrs. Oscar Thompson, whose husband now operates the homestead farm. Two sisters, Mrs. Ole Throndson of Eaton, Mrs. Bertha Miller of Chicago, and a brother, Thomas of Minneapolis, survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 18, 1932 P. 2

ANNE GULIKSEN Annie Gulickson Wisconsin Death Index Name Annie Gulickson Event Type Death Event Date 04 Jun 1898 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0276 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Annie Knuteson Gulickson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Annie Knuteson Gulickson Gender Female Death Date 04 Jun 1898 Death Place Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 76 Birth Date 01 Feb 1822 Birthplace Norway Occupation Housewife Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Lars Gulickson Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Mary Mother's Birthplace Norway "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Annie Knuteson Gulickson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Annie Knuteson Gulickson Event Type Death Event Date 1898 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato, Gender Female Age 76 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Housewife Birth Date 01 Feb 1822 Birth Year (Estimated) 1822 Birthplace Norway Burial Place Manitowoc Co., Wis. Cemetery Valders Father's Birthplace Norway Mother's Name Mary Mother's Birthplace Norway Spouse's Name Lars Gulickson "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

LARS GULIKSEN Clark's Mills Mr. Lars Gulickson, an old man, died last week after an illness of a week. Brillion News - Fri., Mar. 13, 1896 ******** birth: 6 January 1826 Norway death: 4 March 1896 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: Gullik Gullikson mother: Turi Aslakson spouse: Anne Knudson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Lars Gulliksen, son of Gullik Larsen and *Turi Aslaksdatter, b 8 Jan 1826 Widste in Vestre Slidre, d 4 March 1896 bur Valders. Immigrated 1854 from Granum in Nord-Aurdal with his mother. Farmer in Cato. m 4 June 1863 Gjerpen to Anne, daughter of Knud Olsen and Marit Trondsdatter, brother *Trond, sisters *Ingrid Trondsdatter and Marit Trondsdatter m *Haagen Knudsen Robley, b 16? Feb 1822 Myhre in Vang, d 4 June 1898 Cato bur Valders. Immigrated 1861. Children: *Mads b 2 Sept 1844 (father Wilhelm Evensen); *Gullik Theodor b 19 May 1864. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 138

HELGE GUNDERSEN LIVED TO BE 93 Helgate Gunderson, Prominent Farmer of Eaton Died Today Death claimed today one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county in the person of Helgate Gunderson, of Eaton. Decedent had reached the advanced age of 93 years. He had been failing for several months and death was not unexpected. Mr. Gunderson had been a resident of the county many years and was one of the prominent farmers of Eaton, where he owned extensive land interests. He was well known throughout the county and was a man whose character was of the highest type. A family of grown up children survive him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 21, 1902, Page 1 ******** At the advanced age of 93, Helgate Gunderson has died. He was an eminent resident of Town Eaton. Der Nord Westen, 22 May 1902 (NOTE: There is a Helge Gunderson on the 1900 Liberty twp. census. He is 90 years of age) ******** Helge Gundersen, son of Gunder and Anne, b Jan 1810 Telemark, d 20 May 1902 bur Valders. Immigrated 1853. Farmer in Liberty. m Gunild Gundersdatter, b 1 March 1810 Norway, d 13 March 1891 bur Valders. Children: Anne b 12 Aug 1831, m *Ole Olsen Oppen; Torbjer b Oct 1833, m *Anders Olsen; Aase b 23 Feb 1843, bur 11 April 1861 Evergreen; *Gunder b 20 May 1850 Telemark; *Ole b 25 June 1855, bp 1 Aug 1855 Gjerpen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 79

HELEN GUSTAVESON Death Follows 2 Days After Silver Wedding Anniversary Mrs. Ole Gustaveson of Valders passed away at an early hour this morning at the hospital. The deceased had undergone an operation for gall stones a week ago. She was 49 years of age. Her maiden name was Helen Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Gustaveson had observed their silver wedding anniversary, only last Sunday, August 26, when the deceased was a patient at the hospital. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edgar We??land of Reedsville and one son, Norman at home. Three sisters, Mrs. Edwin Fitzpatrick and Mrs. August Pilch of Milwaukee and Mrs. August Lutzke of this city and one brother, Ezra Williams of North Dakota survive. Funeral services will take place at the family home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock followed by services at three o’clock at the West Norwegian Lutheran church, with Rev. White officiating. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 28, 1928 Page 2

OLE GUSTAVESON Ole Gustaveson, 76 (photo), former county resident, died early Saturday at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Weiland, at Briggsville, Wis. Funeral services will be held probably Monday or Tuesday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders. He was born in Norway in 1877 and came to Manitowoc County where he married Miss Helen Williams of Eaton. They located on a farm near Valders. His wife died in 1928. Suvivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Weiland of Briggsville; son, Norman of Sheboygan; and a step-brother, Albert Wick of California. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 9, 1953 P. 17

ALBERT HALDERSON Albert Halderson, 70, Liberty farmer, died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital. Born in Liberty in 1876 he operated a small farm near Valders. Survivors are his widow; five sons, Alfred of Sheboygan, Morton and Oscar of Valders; Arthur of this city, Lt. Howard of Great Lakes; four daughters, Mrs. Alvin Skattabo of Valders, Mrs. Henry Dickert of Bellwood, Ill., Mrs. Lorraine Krueger and Mrs. Clarence Hoyer of this city; stepmother, Mary Halderson of Custerdale, Alfred of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Folden of Norwich, N.D., Mrs. Thomas Delebelk of Milwaukee and Mrs. Olena Knutson of this city and 25 grandchildren. Funeral plans are incomplete but services will probably be held at West Valders Lutheran church Friday. The body is at the Berge funeral home, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1946 - page 2 ******** Fire of unknown origin destroyed the home and barn on the farm of Albert Halderson in Liberty Thursday afternoon causing a loss of $1000, none of which is covered by insurance. The fire started in the barn and when discovered the interior of the building was a mass of flames which could be checked by a large party of neighbors who responded to a call for help from Halderson and the fire spread to the house which is also a total loss. The furnishings of the house were saved but the loss is a serious one to Mr. Halderson. Manitowoc Daily Herald - July 30, 1910 - page 4

CLAYTON HALDERSON Clayton Halderson Wisconsin Death Index Name Clayton Halderson Event Type Death Event Date 06 Aug 1904 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0321 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Clayton Halderson Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Clayton Halderson Gender Male Burial Place Valders, Wis. Death Date 06 Aug 1904 Death Place Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 3 Birth Date 06 Nov 1900 Birthplace Liberty, Wis. Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Harry Halderson Father's Birthplace Liberty, Wis. Mother's Name Nellie Mother's Birthplace Eaton, Wis. "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** Clayton Halderson Wisconsin, Death Records Name Clayton Halderson Event Type Death Event Date 1904 Event Place Liberty, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Liberty, Wis. Gender Male Age 3 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Date 06 Nov 1900 Birth Year (Estimated) 1901 Birthplace Liberty, Wis. Burial Place Valders, Wis. Father's Name Harry Halderson Father's Birthplace Liberty, Wis. Mother's Name Nellie Halderson Mother's Birthplace Eaton, Wis. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

HARALD HALDERSON Harry O. Halderson, 80, of Centerville, retired farmer, died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital, of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the West Valders Lutheran church, the Rev. Norman Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Liberty in 1870 and in 1899 married Miss Nellie Nelson. He operated a farm in Liberty for many years and later retired living two years in Valders and then moving to Centerville. He is survived by his wife, son Norman of Sheboygan, daughter Miss Illa of Centerville, two brothers, Alfred of Chicago and Corty of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Oleina Knutson of route ? Manitowoc, and Mrs. Emma Fulden of Norwich, N.D. Friends may call at the Berge funeral home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 24, 1950 p.2 ********** REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON TUBERCULAR PATIENTS TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN Gentlemen: In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to tubercular patients had and determined since the filing of my last report, January 1, 1936, up to and including the first day of January, 1937 Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge Harold Halderson, resident of the Town of Liberty. Committed to Maple Crest Sanatorium on the 13th day of November, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. R.S. Simenson. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937 p.17, 18 ******** Harald Olibert Halderson, son of *Knud Haldorsen and Ingrid Olsdatter, b 18 Jan 1870 bp Manitowoc County, d 1950 bur Valders. Farmer in Liberty. m 30 Nov 1899 Valders to Nilla Tonette, daughter of *Tollef Nilsen and Ingeborg Johnsdatter, b 1 June 1870 bp Manitowoc County, d 1952 bur Valders. Children: Clayton Troy Melford b 6 Nov 1900, d 6 Aug 1904; Norman Harold b 4 June 1905, d 12 July 1956, m Myrtle b 1918; Ila Viola b 4 June 1908, d 1956. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 80

ILLA V. HALDERSON Miss Illa Halderson, 49, of Valders, died Monday evening of a heart attack. She made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Otis Korstad, Valders. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A. B. Holland, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Halderson was born June 4, 1907 in the town of Liberty, daughter of the late Mr. and Mr. Harry Halderson. Her brother, Norman, died about a month ago while on a trip in Wyoming. Survivors include several uncles, aunts and cousins. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 14, 1956 P. 17

MORTON HALDERSON Morton M. Halderson, 79, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc died Wednesday afternoon, February 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Christianson- Deja Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Halderson was born Jan. 9, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Albert and Winifred Hanson Halderson. He attended Liberty School. He was a former employee of the Nestle Company and was employed by Elmer Jole for many years. Mr. Halderson was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include four brothers, Alfred of Valders, Arthur of Truth or Consequences, N.M., Howard of Manitowoc, and Vernon Waltz of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Olvin (Sophia) Skattebo of Valders, Mrs. Lorraine Herman of Neilsville and Mrs. Clarence (Olga) Hoyer of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 19, 1981 (this obit and photo sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

MYRTLE HALDERSON Mrs. Myrtle Lovett, 67, of Markesan, died Saturday, June 8, 1985, at Lakeview Nursing Home, Beaver Dam. She was born March 7, 1918, in West Allis, a daughter of Felix and lone Lyon Resop. She was married to Norman Halderson on May 31, 1941, and he preceded her in death. She later married to Joseph Sylvester Amundson, and he preceded her in death. She was then married to Julian C. Lovett, who also preceded her in death. She was formerly employed as a social worker in Milwaukee County. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Henke of Markesan, Lucy Lueck of Burnett and Irene Schneider of Waupun; one brother, Donald Miller of Brandon; and one stepson, J.C. Lovett of Sayville, Ga. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Steven Stern will officiate. Burial will be in Valders Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from noon to the time of service at the church. The Wacholz-Krause Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements Fond Du Lac Commonwealth Reporter WI Monday, June 10, 1985 pg. 20

NORMAN HALDERSON Norman Halderson, 52, of Milwaukee, a former Sheboygan and Valders resident, died of a heart attack at Lusk, Wyo., while en route to California with his wife. He was born in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, on June 4, 1905, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Halderson. On June 4, 1941, he was married to Myrtle Miller and settled in Sheboygan until 1951 when he moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Halderson is survived by his wife and a sister, Illa, of Valders. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A. B. Holland, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, until 10 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from noon until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Monday, July 16, 1956 P. 12

OSCAR N. HALDERSON Oscar N. Halderson, 49, of Valders died Monday night of a heart attack while in the waiting room of a Valders physician. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. A. B. Holland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born May 14, 1907, in Cedar Grove, son of Mrs. B. Waltz of Chicago and the late Albert Halderson of Valders, he was educated in Cedar Grove schools and worked as a farm laborer and at the Valders Canning Co. He never married. Survivors include his mother; four brothers, Alfred of Valders, Morton and Howard of Manitowoc and Arthur of Beloit; and four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Skattabo of Valders, Mrs. Olga Hoyer? and Mrs. Lorraine Krueger of Manitowoc and Mrs. Georgiana Dickert of Bellwood, Ill. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 6, 1956 P. 25

OTIS HALDERSON Otis Halderson, 67, died Sunday morning at his home two miles south of Valders in the town of Liberty after a week’s illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Berge Funeral home at Valders, the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating. Mr. Halderson was born on February 6, 1874, in the town of Liberty and lived there all his life. He never married. Survivors are four brothers, Harry of Valders, Albert of the town of Liberty, Alfred of Chicago and C. M. Halderson of Manitowoc, and four sisters, Mrs. Thorval Delebeck of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Folden of North Dakota and Mrs. Lena Knudson of the town of Newton. The body will lie in state from this evening until the hour of the funeral tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 26, 1941 P. 2 ****** (stated 4 sisters but listed only 3)

CAROLINE HALDORSEN Miss Caroline Haldorsen died at the home of her father in the town of Liberty and was buried at the cemetery of the First Lutheran church. Deceased was about 50 years of age and had been a sufferer for many years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 12, 1917, Page 4

KNUD HALDORSEN Knut Halderson(sic), pioneer resident of the county passed away at his home at Valders Saturday morning. He was born in Norway seventy-six years ago and came to this country and county with his parents at the age of five. He is survived by five sons and four daughters, Harry, Otis, Albert, Alfred, and Corty, Mrs. Della Beck, Mrs. Lettie Filkin and Mrs. Emma Foldon, all of North Dakota and Mrs. Volina Knudson, of Cato. The funeral will be held today from the late home with services at the Valders church. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1920 P. 4 ******** Knud Haldorsen, son of *Haldor Olsen and Kari Mikkelsdatter, b 17 April 1845, d 4 March 1920 bur Valders. Farmer in Liberty. m1 5 July 1865 to Ingrid, daughter of *Ole Andersen and Gjoran Olsdatter, b 1 Oct 1847 Berge in Hurum Parish in Vang, d 15 Sept 1882 bur Valders. m2 25 Oct 1884 Gjerpen to Marit, daughter of Iver Olsen and Ambjor Eriksdatter, b 3 Nov 1862 PrCEstrud in Ostre Slidre. Immigrated 1883. Children: Caroline b 25 Aug 1866, d 25 Jan 1917; Julia b 23 May 1867; Anders b 22 Oct 1868?, d 30 Oct 1868?; *Harald Olebert b 18 Jan 1870; Ingeborg Alette (bp Aletta) b 23 Dec 1871, m *Edward Nilsen; Ottis Anton b 1874, d 1941; Albert Martinius b 12 May 1875, d 1946, m 2 July 1901 Manitowoc to Alvine Almira Dorothea daughter of *Martin Hanson; Emma Tonette b 5 Jan 1877; Oline Marie b 2 June 1879, d 10 Aug 1958 Manitowoc, m 1900 to Christen Knudsen 1870-1937; Isak Alfred Helonis b 4 Dec 1885; Osgar b 16 July 1887, d 17 July 1887; Corte Malgus b 29 Sept 1890. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 121

MARIT HALDORSEN Mrs. Mary Halderson of Valders died on her 93rd birthday Thursday morning at the Manitowoc home of her son, Corty, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. A.B. Holland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Halderson was born Nov. 3, 1862, in Valders, Norway, and came to this country in 1883. In October of 1884 she was married to Knut Halderson. The couple resided in Manitowoc County for the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Halderson is survived by two sons, Corty of Manitowoc and Alfred of Chicago; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home at Valders from 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday, when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, November 3, 1955 pg. T9

AMANDA HALVERSON Mrs. Amanda Halverson, 85, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Tuesday afternoon in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Carl peters will officiate. Burial will be in Valders West Cemetery, Valders. Mrs. Halvorsen, nee Amanda Ulness, was born Sept. 14, 1891, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Bjorn and Andrea Oppen Ulness. She was educated in Liberty schools. She was married to Clarence Halverson in Manitowoc. She was a member of Valders American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Donald Halverson, of Rt. 4, Chilton, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Karen Ulness of Palm Bay, Florida and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, six brothers and four sisters. Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 1977 P. 3 ******** Notes from Valders Miss Amanda Ulness of Valders and Clarence Halverson of Rockland were married Wednesday evening at eight o'clock by Rev. O.K. Espeseth. Mrs. Halverson has made her home at Chicago for several years where she has been employed. Mr. and Mrs. Halverson will reside on a farm near Niles which Mr. Halverson recently purchased. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 22, 1923

BENNETT E. HALVERSON Bennett Halverson, 77, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Friday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Halverson was born July 23, 1892, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Ole and Hanna Vedeberg Halverson. He was a farmer all his life. Survivors include two sisters, Miss Lena Halverson of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Mrs. Emma Bezzio of Wilmette, Ill. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1970 ******** (b. 23 July 1892/d. June 1970/SSDI)

CALVIN E. HALVERSON Dies of Injuries From Accident Last Saturday Calvin Halverson, Rt. 4, Chilton, Was Passenger (beginning of article describes the auto accident which caused his death) Funeral services for Halverson will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Jerry Moe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Valders Graduate He was born Oct. 27, 1931, in the Town of Eaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Halverson. He attended Valders schools and graduated from the Valders High School. He served two years in the armed services 18 months of which were in Germany. Since his return he has aided in the operation of the family farm. He was a member of the Cato post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars who will conduct military rites at the grave. Survivors include his parents and a brother, Donald, who is now serving the armed forces in Washington, D.C. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 23, 1957 P. 1 ******** (Note: Birth year in obit is 1 year off from tombstone)

CARL J. HALVERSON Carl John Halverson, 79, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Thursday at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, the Rev. Robert Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the West Valders Church Cemetery. Mr. Halverson was born May 23, 1886, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Ole B. and Ingeborg Veberburg Halverson. He was a dairy farmer and never married. He was a life member of Faith Church. Surviving are two brothers, Anton and Bennett, of Rt. 4, Chilton; three sisters, Miss Lena and Mrs. Julia Jorgenson, of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Mrs. Emma Bezzio, of Wilmette, Ill. Friends may call at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 2, 1965 P. 7

CLARENCE HALVERSON (d. 1958) Clarence Arthur Halverson, 55, 632 S __ Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in West Valders Church cemetery. Mr. Halverson was born July 14, 1903 at Collins, son of the late Herbert and Wilhelmina Behnke Halverson. He was employed at Burger Boat Co. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Norman Thompson on Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Haese of Milwaukee and Mrs. Merl Doeno of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, July 1, 1958 - page 17 ******** Funeral services for Clarence A. Halverson, 55, of 632 S. 16th St., Manitowoc who died Tuesday morning were at 2 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial was in West Valders Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Halverson and Walter, Fred, Everett, Henry and Fredrick Behnke. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 3, 1958 pg. 11

CLARENCE A. HALVERSON (d. 1969) Anton Halverson, 80, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate3 and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Thompson Burkard American Legion Post No. 28 of Valders. Mr. Halverson was born Sept. 10, 1888, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Ole B. and Ingeborg Bedeburg Halverson, and he married Amanda Ulness Nov. 14, 1923, at Manitowoc. He farmed in the Rt. 4, Chilton area, and was a member of the American Legion and a life member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Donald, at home; a brother, Bennett, of Chilton; and three sisters, Mrs. Julia Jurgenson and Miss Lena, of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Mrs. Emma Bezzio, of Wilmett, Ill. Two sons and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valers, this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, June 2, 1969 pg. 11

HANS HALVERSON Hans Halverson, 85, of Rt. 4, died at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 2 pm Monday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Loren Espelend will officiate and the burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Halverson was born Feb. 24, 1875 in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, son of the late Ole and Hannah Wedenberg Halverson. He was a farmer by trade, operating a threshing machine for many years and also a saw mill. Mr. Halverson never married. Survivors include three brothers, Carl, Anton and Bennett, all of Rt. 4, Chilton and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Bezzio of Wilmette, Ill., Mrs. Julia Jorgenson and Miss Lena of Rt. 4, Chilton. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, ? pm Sunday until 1 pm Monday. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times – Sat., March 26, 1960 – page 5

IDA HALVERSON Ida Knutson Halverson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 birth: 14 May 1851 Norway death: 20 December 1903 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Eaton residence: 1903 Rockland father: Andrew Knutson mother: Mary spouse: Ole O. Halverson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

INGEBORG J. HALVERSON Mr. and Mrs. Ole Halverson, Chilton Married 60 Years There are silver weddings and golden weddings and occasionally but only, occasionally, anniversary celebrations that mark 60 years of married life. Mr. and Mrs. Ole Halverson, who have farmed in this vicinity since their youth, this week celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at their farm home near the Manitowoc-Calumet County line. Both Mr. and Mrs. Halverson are in their 80's, the former continues to perform most of the labor on his farm, able to “shoulder” a load at any time, but Mrs. Halverson has been in poor health lately and is assisted in her housework. Mrs. Halverson, whose maiden name was Johanna Engaborg, was born in Bergen,Norway, Nov. 9, 1851 and came to this country and Manitowoc County at the age of eight years. Her husband, born at Baldris, Norway, June 21, 1951 and came here when 21. The were married at the West Valders Lutheran Church but the Rev. J. Alfson, December 28, 1871. Sons and daughters in the family are Hans, Carl, and Miss Lena at the home farm; Anton and Bennet at Chilton; Mrs. Anna Jackson, Stiles; Mrs. Albert Bezzio, Wilmette, Ill. And Mrs. William Jorgenson, Evanston. The family of Herbert Halverson, deceased, resides at 815 South Twenty-fifth Street and there are six living grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News - Dec. 31, 1931 - page 7

LENA J. HALVERSON Miss Lena Halverson, 96, of rural Chilton, died Wednesday morning, February 18, at Chilton Village Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Revs. Carl Peters and Oz Twedt will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Miss Halverson was born March 10, 1884, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Ole and Hannah Halverson. She attended Woodcock School and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church Women. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter

LOUISE MARIE HALVERSON Mrs. Melvin Halvorsen, a well known resident of Valders is dead at her home after an illness of several months with trouble of the throat. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., June 8, 1910

MALVERN HALVERSON Death yesterday in Valders of 40-yr. old Melvin Halverson after a short illness. The funeral will be held on Sat. Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901 ********* Word has been received in the city of the death of Melvin(sic) Halverson a young man well known here and having many friends. The death occurred at Valders early this morning after a few days illness. Decedent was about 40 years of age and married. He had many friends here who will regret his untimely end. The funeral will be held Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 16, 1901, p. 1 ******** QUARRY. On Tuesday night last while the clock on the mantel was slowly striking the midnight hour in the home of Melvin Halvorson of Liberty, the angel of death appeared with a summons, and when he departed the home contained but a widow and four orphan children. Deceased had contracted typhoid fever about four weeks ago, and appeared to be slowly improving up to the dawning of the day which proved to be his last. The people of the vicinity will miss their good neighbor, the wife, a kind husband, and the children a loving father. His funeral took place at the Valders church, the Rev. Mr. Alfson conducting the funeral services. Manitowoc Pilot, January 24, 1901 ******** Melvin Halverson birth: July 1861 Liberty, Wis. death: 10 January 1901 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Valders, Wis. residence: 1901 Liberty, Wis. father: Elias Halverson mother: Mary spouse: Mary Jackson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Melvin Halverson, son of *Elias Halvorsen and Johanne Andrea Olsdatter, b 18 July 1861 bp Manitowoc County, d 15 Jan 1901 bur Valders. Farmer in Liberty. m 6 July 1886 Gjerpen to Louise Marie, daughter of *Andreas Isaksen and Ellevine Larsdatter, b 18 July 1864 bp Valders, d 6 June 1910 bur Valders. Children: Robert Arthur b 2 June 1887, m 28 June 1910 Gjerpen to Ella Anderson, granddaughter of *Andreas Isaksen; Eveline b 6 April 1889, d 27 April 1889; Erwing Walther b 9 Oct 1890; Elai LeRoy b 7 Oct 1892, m 1 July 1916 Valders to Olga daughter of *Ole Erickson; Reed Laverne b 19 Sept 1899, d 10 Nov 1915. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 147

MINNIE HALVERSON Mrs. Halvor Herbert Halverson, 67, died at her home at 1414A Division Street Thursday afternoon after suffering a stroke. Mrs. Halverson, nee Wilhelmina (Minnie) Behnke, was born in 1883 in Collins. In 1901 she was married to Mr. Halverson in Collins and the couple lived there until 1924 when it moved to Quarry. Mr. Halverson died in 1925. Mrs. Halverson came to Manitowoc in 1929. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Norman Thompson of route 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Haese of Milwaukee and Mrs. Merle Dueno of Manitowoc; a son, Clarence of Manitowoc; a brother, Adolph Behnke of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Sunday noon until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. Burial will be in the Valders West church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, June 30, 1950 - page 2

OLE B. HALVERSON (d. 1936) FARMER DIES AT HIS HOME Services For Ole Halvorson (sic) To Be Held Wednesday Ole Halvorson, 86, a farmer in the town of Rockland for 65 years, died at his home this morning after an illness of several months. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Berge funeral home at Valders and at two o’clock at the Valders West Lutheran church. The Rev. E. A. Fretheim will officiate. Born in Norway Mr. Halvorson was born June 21, 1851 in Norway and came to the United States at the age of 21. He settled in Rockland and spent the remainder of his life there. He married Hannah Ingebret Vedeberg in 1874? She died in 1932. The survivors are four daughters and four sons, Mrs. Anna Jackson of Stiles ,Wis., Mrs. Emma Rezzio of Wilmette, Ill., Mrs. Julia Jorgenson of Rockwood and Miss Lena Halvorson of the town of Rockland, Hans, Carl and Bennett Halvorson of the town of Rockland and Anton Halvorson of the town of Eaton. A son, Herb, died eight years ago. Survivors also include seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 26, 1936 P. 11 ******** Ole B. Halvorsen, son of Halvor Ingebretsen and Ingeborg Bendiksdatter, brothers *Bendik and *Ole, sister m *Knud Knudsen Beito, b 27 May 1851 Bergumseie in Nord-Aurdal, d 1936 bur Valders. Immigrated 1873. Farmer in Rockland. m 30 Dec 1873 Liberty to Ingeborg Johanne, daughter of *Hans Knudsen Hvideberg and Anne Johns-datter, b 9 Nov 1851 Furuholmen in Sannidal, d 1932 bur Valders. Immigrated 1861 with her parents. Children: Anne b 19 Oct 1874; Hans b 24 Feb 1876, d 1960; Halvor b 26 Sept 1877, d 1925, m Minnie 1883-1950; Ingeborg Caroline b 22 Aug 1879, m 22 June 1910 Valders to Albert P. Bezzio b 1880; Julie Elise b 24 Dec 1881; Oline b 10 March 1884, d 18 Feb 1981 Chilton; Carl Johan b 23 May 1886, d 1965; Clarence Antonius b 10 Sept 1888, d 31 May 1969, m 14 Nov 1923 St Pauls to Amanda daughter of *Bjorn T. Ulness; Bennet Edwin b 23 July 1892, d 1970. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 173

OLE HALVERSON (d. 1927) Ole O. Halvorsen, son of Halvor Embrechtsen and Ingeborg Bendiksdatter, brothers *Bendik and *Ole, sister m *Knud Knudsen Beito, b 17 April 1846 Bergum in Nord-Aurdal, d 14 July 1927 bur Valders. Immigrated 1868. Farmer in Rockland. m 9 Jan 1869 Manitowoc County to Aaste, daughter of Endre Knudsen and *Marit Ostensdatter, b 14/15 May 1851 Norway, d 20 Dec 1903 bur Valders. Children: Ingeborg b 10 Sept 1869, m *Ole A. Jole; Marit b 31 Aug 1871, m *Charley Fritz; Halvor (*William) b 5 Feb 1874; Knud b 4 April 1877; Edvard b 26 April 1880, d 23 Dec 1923; Ottis b 22 Feb 1882; Martin b 22 Sept 1884; Aletta Oline b 28 April 1887; Birdie Albertine b 20 Sept 1890. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 173

REED LAVERNE HALVERSON Notes from Valders After an illness of about two months' duration, Master Laverne Halvorson passed away last Wednesday morning. Two operations were performed in the hope that his life might be saved, but they availed nothing. He was fourteen years of age. He is survived by three brothers, Robert, Erwin and Leroy. Both of his parents died several years ago. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Valders Lutheran Church, Rev. Alfson, officiating. Manitowoc Pilot - thurs., Nov. 18, 1915 ******** VALDERS News: Leverne Halverson, who underwent two operations, died last week and was buried Saturday. The funeral was held from the Norwegian church, Rev. A.O. Alfson officiating. Deceased was 16 years old and is survived by three brothers, Roy, Robert and Erwin. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 20, 1915, Page 4

WILLIAM BENNETT HALVERSON William Bennett Halverson, 6-1/2 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Halverson, R. 6, Chilton, died at the Manitowoc hospital this morning at 3:30 a.m. following an attack of appendicitis. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Calvin, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Halverson. Funeral services will be held Monday at the home of his parents at Chilton and interment will be made in the family lot at Valders. Sheboygan Press, Friday, July 10, 1931 P. 5

COLIN DONAVAN HANSEN Colin Donavan Hansen, age 7 of 1931 Herman Road, Manitowoc, died Sunday, Christmas Day, Deember 25, 1994, at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwakee. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 1994, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. William Timm with burial to follow in Valders West Cemetery. He was born September 13, 1987, in Manitowoc, son of Scott and Melodie Free Hansen. Survivors include his parents, Scott and Melodie Hansen, Manitowoc; one brother, Trevor Hansen, at home; his paternal grandparents, Howard and Dorothy Hansen, Manitowoc; maternal grandfather, Lloyd Free, Whitelaw; aunts, Fawn Hansen, Mishicot, Kathy and Tom Muench, Reedsville, Sue and Doug Behnke, Manitowoc, Lori Free, and special friend, Sue, Kiel, Kellie and Steve Webster, Reedsville; uncles, Randy and Shirley Free, Brillion, Scott and Julie Ann Free, Manitowoc; Jon Free and Jamie Free, Whitelaw, and special friend, Billy Brault. Colin is also survived by great aunts and great uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Geraldine Free, cousins Jordan Free, Peggy Sue and Pattie Karen Free. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Wednesday evening, December 28, 1994, from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday morning at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. We would like to send a special thank you to all our families, friends, employers and all of you who cared so much for us and our son. Your prayers, donations, friendly smiles and concerns were deeply appreciated. Thank you from Colin Hansen and his family, Scott, Melodie and Trevor. Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1994 P. A2

J. CHRISTIAN HANSON MANY CLAIMANTS TO SMALL ESTATE Fake Story Printed in Norway Brings Flood of Letters Here ESTATE OF CATO HERMIT $600 Estate Causes Flurry in Two Countries - in Court for Two Years -- Sister is Now Located Misleading articles published by newspapers in Norway have been the means of giving City Atty Hougen more than a little international advertising and also contributed their share of trouble in preventing an adjustment and final settlement of the small estate of John Christian Hanson, an old recluse who lived on a farm near Cato without kith or kin. Hansen died in Oct. 1904 and after the appointment of an administrator, Atty. Hougen was given the estate for settlement. The total amount involved is a little over $600 but the trouble in connection with the settlement has been augmented by the fact that the Norwegian newspapers, which got the word of the story, that the man died intestate, played it up with up-to-date methods of sensationalism and in emulation of true American newspaper enterprise, reporting that the estate was one of great value, promising fabulous wealth to heirs of the dead man. In pursuance with his duties as attorney, Mr. Hougan together with the administrator, searched the hut of the decedent and among all of the man's effects discovered nothing that gave a tangible clew as to the possible heirs, save a baptismal record. This paper gave the name of Hanson's parents and a letter dispatched to the parish minister in the district from whence Hansen came, elicited the information that there was no trace of the family left. Another search later on by the attorney and administrator of the hut on the farm was made and in a crevice in the wall was found a letter purporting to have been written by a brother of the decedent, since the name Hansen appeared as the signature. This letter was dated from still another place in Norway and efforts to determine the heirs were transferred to this place. This clew also ended in nothing but it was found that there was a "sure enough" sister who was the legitimate heir. In the meantime the Norwegian newspapers told wonderful tales of an unclaimed estate in America which awaited an heir by name of Hansen. This evidently caused more than a little commotion among the Hansens in Norway which are legion and within due course, Mr. Hougen found more heirs than he ever expected when he first took over the estate. Floods of letters began to arrive from prospective heirs each of whom was positive that he was the rightful party and affidavits, certificates, etc., accompanied them in such volume that Mr. Hougen thought seriously of hiring an assistant or turning the entire matter over to the attorney general. The first half dozen of the letters ere answered in detail and reasons why the applicants were not eligible were given but when the endless chain continued, they were shut off with a short note stating that they were not the parties being looked for. The recipients then wanted to know why but they received no further attention. After much unravelling of evidence and numerous letters, a trace was found of the sister who since the departure of her brother to this country had married and it is possible that the estate will be adjusted and such residue as is coming to her will be given into her possession. The estate has been on the probate court books for two years past and the work of ascertaining the heirs has been in progress ever since resulting in much vexations, labor and expense. Applicants for a share of the money when they were informed that the estate was worth only a few hundred dollars instead of the thousands as stated by the Norwegian newspapers became fewer in number but a few of them put their claims in the hands of the Norwegian consul at Chicago and correspondence had to be answered from there also. A touch of romance is added to the story by reason of the fact that John Christian Hansen left his naïve hearth and came to America because of a quarrel with his sweetheart and his life of a recluse at Cato was due to the fact that he desired to remain true to his first love. He was a respected member of the community and neighbors revered him for his honesty and thrift. His farm, though small, provided means of sustenance and this appeared to be the only ambition he possessed. He had no heirs here and made no will which makes the settlement of his estate a difficult problem. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs., May 9, 1907 ******* John Chris Hanson birth: 1835 Norway death: 22 September 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: N.W. Liberty residence: 1904 Cato father: Hans Thorsen mother: Maren Christia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Johan Christian Hansen, b 4 Nov 1835 Norway, d 22 Sept 1904 bur Valders. Immigrated 1869. Carpenter in Cato. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 35

MARY (HOUGEN) HANSON Mrs. Mary Hanson, 80, died Friday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lettie Thompson, Liberty. She had been ill six months. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at two o’clock from the West Valders Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hanson, nee Mary Haugen(sic), was born in Liberty. After her marriage she located on a farm in Brown county with her husband. After the death of her husband she returned to reside with her sister. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Marion Berge, Milwaukee, Miss Rena Haugen, Chicago, and Mrs. Thompson, Valders; and a brother, John, Valders. The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 15, 1938 P. 6

EMMA M. HAUGEN Emma Berge Hougen birth: 6 May 1867 Liberty death: 11 October 1904 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Valders, Wis. residence: 1904 Liberty, Wis. father: Iver Berge mother: Sarah Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

MARIT T. HAUGEN Mrs. Thomas Hangen birth: 17 July 1832 Norway death: 31 July 1902 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Liberty spouse: Thomas Hangen Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

THOMAS T. HAUGEN Notes from Valders: Mr. Thomas Tostenson, an aged resident of this vicinity, passed away last Friday. He had been in ill health for a few months. He was born in Norway and immigrated to this country about fifty years ago and located on a farm near Valders. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Behn of Alabama and two grandchildren, Mrs. Oscar Haave and Elmer Tostenson, both of Valders. The funeral was held from the Valders Lutheran Church, Rev. Alfson officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 4, 1916 ******** Thomas Tostensen Hougen, son of Tosten Knudsen and Joran Thomasdatter, brother *Tosten, b 27 Nov 1835 Hougen in Ostre Slidre, d 29 April 1916 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857. Farmer in Liberty 1870-1905. ml 16 Dec 1860 Manitowoc to Marit, daughter of *Peder Haagensen Korstad and Marit Andersdatter, b 17 July 1832 Korstad in Vestre Slidre, d 31 July 1902 bur Valders. Immigrated 1851 with her parents. m2 2 April 1903 St Pauls to *Randi, daughter of Knud Thomasen and Joran Gulliksdatter, b 26 Oct 1864 Vaarum in Ostre Slidre. Children: Jorgine b 21 July 1865, m Berents (children Martha b Dec 1893 Alabama, Grace b July 1895 Alabama); *Torsten b 2 July 1868 bp Valders; Marthe b 7 Oct 1875, d 16 April 1892. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 240

THOSTEN T. HAUGEN THOMAS HOUGEN (sic) of Liberty died a week ago Sunday. His funeral took place Thursday last. Manitowoc Pilot, November 5, 1896 P. 4 ******** Tosten T. Haugen birth: 2 July 1868 Liberty death: 26 October 1896 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: Thomas Haugen mother: Marit spouse: Emma Beige Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

IONE HAUPT Ione Haupt, age 75, of 1209 South 25th St. , Manitowoc, entered into eternal life Thursday morning, March 1, 2012 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. Ione was born on September 29, 1936 in Valders, Wiscsonsin . She was the daughter of the late Anton and Mathilda Throndson Erickson. Ione attended Valders High School and graduated with the class of 1954. After receiving her certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Ione was employed for many years at Holy Family Memorial. She then became employed at St. Mary’s Home as a unit clerk and payroll clerk. Most recently she could be seen as a volunteer at Holy Family Memorial. On September 27, 1986 she married Glen Haupt at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2001. She was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church. She is survived by six daughters, Shelly (Larry) Stock, Newton; Bonnie (Dennis) Gordon, Manitowoc; Susan (Red) Hackmann, Manitowoc; Julie (Jeff) Kartman, Manitowoc; Kathi (Brian) Pritzel, DePere; Peggy(Jeff) Kadow, Manitowoc; the father of their children, Sheldon Krueger, Manitowoc; fourteen grandchildren: Sherri and Brad Baumgart, Corey and Michelle Stock, Casey Stock, Michael and Sara Gordon, Erik Gordon and special friend, Jennifer Seibert, Jennifer Gordon and fiancé Chad Junk, Chad and Melissa Hackmann, James and Lauren Hackmann, Michelle Hackmann, Jennifer and Ryan Ott, Brandon Pritzl, Brevin Pritzl, Brianne Pritzl and Laurin Kadow; eight great grandchildren, Braden, Mia and Addison Baumgart, Emily and Ean Stock, Johnathon Gordon and Mollie Junk and Landon Hackmann. Ione was the youngest of 10 children with the following who are still surviving; two brothers, Orrin Erickson, Appleton, WI, Alton (June) Erickson, Howards Grove; two sisters, Alice Leider, Manitowoc; Edna Martin, Green Bay, WI; sister-in-law, Doris Erickson, Valders, WI; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Mathilda Erickson, husband, Glenn Haupt; three brothers, Pastor Allen Erickson, Bennet Erickson, Kennard Erickson; two sisters, Hazel Demske Achten, Florence Hauschel; four sisters-in-law, Helen Erickson, Vera Erickson, Helen Erickson and Jeanette Erickson; four brothers-in-law, Norman Demske, Robert Achten, Elmer Martin and Forest “Bud” Leider. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2011 at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 South 8th St., Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. David Rosenow with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery, Valders, WI. Relatives and friends may call at First German Ev. Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times – March 2, 2012

ELMER C. HAVLINEK Elmer C. Havlinek, age 85, a town of Rockland resident, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1932 in Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Helen (Engelbrecht) Havlinek. Elmer attended Washington High School, Two Rivers. He was a Veteran of the United States Army stationed in Germany. In 1955 he married the former Sylvia Bruell. He later married the former Sue Wendland Radke in 1971. Elmer started farming in Collins in 1973 and was employed with Tecumseh Engines in New Holstein, until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Chilton American Legion. Elmer enjoyed golfing, fishing in Canada, hunting with his Golden Retrievers, woodworking, watching old Westerns, country music and was an avid history buff. A true Renaissance man, he was incredibly self-sufficient and could fix anything. He could build a cabin, replace the engine in a car, train a horse, paint a portrait or cook a perfect steak. He was a devout patriot and a member of the NRA. Survivors include a son: Mike Havlinek of the town of Rockland; a step daughter: Shelly Platten (John Johnson) of Neenah; two step grandchildren: Alexandria and Vince; and a brother and sister-in-law: Paul (Diane) Havlinek of Howards Grove. Several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his second wife: Sue; and a sister and brother-in-law: Lorraine & Joe Kraynik. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 at The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Officiating at the Service will be Pastor Ted Johanson with burial at Valders West Cemetery. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter August 29, 2017

SUSAN C. HAVLINEK Susan C. Havlinek, 47, of St. Nazianz, passes away at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Mark Gould officiating, with burial to follow at Valders We3st Cemetery. She was born February 17, 1944, at Sheboygan, daughter of Leona Wolfram Wendland and the late Karl Wendland. She was a graduate of Elkhart Lake High School. She was currently employed as an inspector at Tecumseh Products of New Holstein. She married Elmer Havlinek in June of 1971 at Menomonee, Mich. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Elmer; one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and John Platten of Stevens Point; a step-son, Michael Havlinek of Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.; her mother, Leona Wendland of Sheboygan; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Judy Wendland of Howards Grove, Daniel and Kathy Wendland of Rochester Hills, Mich.; one granddaughter, Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Christianson-Deja Funeral home is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times January 4, 1992

ADAM J. HECKER Adam Hecker, 83, of Rt. 1, Valders, died early Saturday morning at his home after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church (West) of Valders, the Rev. Robert A. Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Hecker was born April 4, 1878, at Newton, son of the late Ernst and Louise Born Hecker. He married Johanna Schmidt May 23, 1918, at Manitowoc Rapids. He farmed in the Town of Liberty for 43 years and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, a son, Elmer of Rt. 1, Valders; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Muehlhauser of Luck, Mrs. Bertha Wagner of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Arthur Lutze of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edwin Schnell of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at Farley Funeral Home, Valders, until noon Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 18, 1961 P. 9

ELMER E. HECKER Elmer E. Hecker, age 92, a lifelong Valders resident, died on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1922 in Valders, son of the late Adam and Johanna (Schmidt) Hecker. On September 15, 1951 he married Gloria Long at Wesley Methodist Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on January 26, 1995. Elmer was employed as a puller with Leverenz Shoe Co. for many years and also worked his dairy farm until his retirement in 1985. He was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, working as an usher and playing in the church dartball league. More recently he enjoyed going to the annual over 80 luncheon held at the church and attended the weekly social held after services on Sunday. Elmer loved the land. He was very passionate about his farm. Elmer enjoyed building bird houses and maintaining bird feeders and bird baths. He also looked forward to looking at the fall colors every year in Mountain, WI. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and John Rutherford, Manitowoc; one daughter-in-law, Sylvia Hecker; eight grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one sister-in-law, Rosemary Long, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Hecker; one son, Steven Hecker; two great grandsons; two brothers-in-law, Eugene Long and Virgil Long. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The visitation will continue on Wednesday morning, May 27, 2015 in church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - May 23, 2015

GLORIA M. HECKER Gloria M. Hecker, age 66, of rural Valders, died Thursday evening, January 26, 1995, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 30, 1995, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate with burial at Valders West Cemetery. She was born February 28, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Marshall and Alma Sachsi Long. She attended Manitowoc area schools. She was formerly employed by the Mirro Aluminum Company and Lakeside Packing of Manitowoc. She married Elmer Hecker September 15, 1951, at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. She was a member of the Cedar Grove residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 30, 1995, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate with burial at Valders West Cemetery. She was born February 28, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Marshall and Alma Sachsi Long. She attended Manitowoc area schools. She was formerly employed by the Mirro Aluminum Company and Lakeside Packing of Manitowoc. She married Elmer Hecker September 15, 1951, at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Homemakers, Faith Lutheran Church Women and past treasurer of the Valders West Sunday School. Survivors include her husband, Elmer; one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Sylvia Hecker, Everett, Wash.; one daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and John Rutherford, Manitowoc; two brothers, Vergil Long, Eugene Long, both of Jefferson City, Mo.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Zachary Babich. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church from 3-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials would be appreciated. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 1995 P. A2

JOHANNA HECKER Mrs. Adam Hecker, 74, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Robert Onkka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hecker, nee Johanna Schmidt, was born Aug. 5, 1887, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Fred and Marie Waack Schmidt. She married Adam Hecker, May 23, 1918, at Valders. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving is one son, Elmer, at home, and two sisters, Miss Mary Schmidt and Miss Lena Schmidt, of rural Manitowoc, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 13, 1962 P. 21

KARIN HELENIUS Karin I. Helenius, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, March 16, 1994, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 1994, at the Valders West Cemetery, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William Timm. She was born January 1, 1907, in Bayreuth, Germany. In earlier years she lived in New York state, last in Rhinebeck, where she had a flower store, “Karin’s Flower Box.” It was a favorite and interesting place for small children. Children always had enough money for a plant. If no money, an acorn or “special stone” would do. Her grown sons gone in 1963, she moved to Manitowoc, and had various jobs in the area. She liked knitting, making candy houses, oil painting and was skilled with flowers. She loved the earth, the sky and Karin also loved music and sang in community choirs and had a positive attitude. Karin had a special way with animals and accepted all Creatures of the Earth. There was always food and gentleness for the birds, deer and even the field mice. Not infrequently, two enormous skunks ate with her cat and sat with her on the porch and welcomed her touch. Survivors include three sons, Hans Groth, Colorado, John Groth, Texas, Peter Groth, Colorado; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends also survive. Her family is especially indebted to the fine Human Beings of Family Service Association, Manitowoc County Human Services, and Country Image and Friends. Their understanding, sincerity and help allowed Karin to enjoy her home as long as possible and then a nice home with others. Memorials may be made to the Family Service Association, Manitowoc, Mrs. J. Van Dan Dreel, R.N. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1994 P. A2

MARIT HELGESEN Eaton - The death of Mrs. G. Helgeson was sudden and very sad. She was yet in the prime of life, a loving mother and devoted wife. She leaves a sorrowing husband and six small children to mourn her loss. The long line of carriage that followed to her last resting place was evidence of the deep regard of her many friends. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times - Tues., Aug. 11, 1885

OLE HELGESEN Liberty news: Died on the 14th of Dec. Ole Helgeson of dropsy, aged 30 years, he was sick only a short time. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 30, 1884 P.2 ******** Ole Helgesen, son of *Helge Gundersen and Gunild Gundersdatter, b 25 June 1855 Manitowoc, d 13 Dec 1884 bur Valders. Farmer in Eaton. m 15 March 1877 Gjerpen to Oline Marie, daughter of *Gulbrand Olsen Windingstad and Helleborg Olsdatter, b 24 March 1860 bp Valders. Child: Hannah Gustine b 12 March 1881, living with her uncle Ole Windingstad in 1900. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 175

OSCAR TIDEMANS HELLE Name: Helle, Oscar Tidemans D.: 10/1/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 10 Da. B.P.: Tn. Lib. D.P.: Lib. Cem.: Lib. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson Spouse: F.: Ole Thompson Helle M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.299 *********** (Note: Ole Thompson Helle is in #5)

THOMAS HELLE (d. 1892) Thomas Olsen Helle, son of Ole Thomasen and Marit Stephensdatter, brothers *Stephen and *Ole, sister *Berit, b 14 May 1811 Skreberget in Vang, d 16 Oct 1892 bur Valders. Husmann at Brcekkenseie in Yang. Immigrated 1848. Farmer in Grafton Town, Washington County, 1850. Signed the bylaws 1851. Farmer in Liberty; he bought the land 4 Dec 1850 and sold it to his son Thomas in 1881. m 3 Nov 1839 Vestre Slidre to Karl, daughter of Even Knudsen and Sigrid Knudsdatter, brother *Knud, sister m *Juul Olsen, b 28 Jan 1810 Heyme in Vestre Slidre, d 18 April 1882. Children: *Ole b 3 Jan 1841; *Even b 14 Oct 1842; *Thomas b 21 Dec 1844; Marith b 5 June 1847, d 29 April 1881; Sigrid b 14 May 1850, m *Ole Olsen Gigstad; *Knud b 23 June 1854. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 233

THOMAS THOMPSON HELLE (d. 1895) The home built by Tomas Helle still exist and is located at Pinecrest Historical Village in Manitowoc county. It's called the Helle-Thompson house. ******** Thomas H. Thompson birth: 21 December 1844 Norway death: 9 April 1895 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Liberty father: Thomas Hille spouse: Andrea Thompson Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

ELSE HOGENSON Liberty: An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hogenson died last Friday. Manitowoc Pilot, May 9, 1901 ********* (Per her father's information, this would be Else who d. May 3, 1901) She was place here because her parent's are here.

JULIA S. HOGENSON MRS. HOGENSON DIES MONDAY AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Julia Hogenson, widow of Peter Hogenson, who died 11 years ago, passed away at the hospital last evening after a brief illness. A kind and loving mother and true friend, her passing is mourned by a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, 433 North Tenth street, and at two o’clock from the St. Paul’s Lutheran church with interment at the West Valders cemetery. The deceased, whose maiden name was Julia Mickelson, was a native of Two Creeks, having been born there Dec. 25, 1872. She was married in 1893 to Peter Hogenson, and they removed to Valders to reside. Mr. Hogenson died eleven years ago and three years later the deceased moved to this city to reside. The deceased was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Lutheran church. The survivors are two sons, Walter and George of this city, three brothers, Thomas of Elbow Lake, Minn., George of this city and Michael of Two Creeks and four sisters, Misses Mary and Martha Michelson, Mrs. Ida Neunuebel and Mrs. James Clarksen of Sandy Bay, Kewaunee county. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 3, 1931 P. 2

PETER HOGENSON Peter Hoganson(sic), of Valders, died at his home there today from a complication of due to stomach trouble from which he had long been a sufferer. Mr. Hoganson was 49 years of age and was well know and universally respected. He is survived by his wife nee Julia Michelson, and two sons, George and Walter. The funeral will be held Friday at 1 from the late home to the Valders church, the Rev. White officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 24, 1920 P. 1 ******** Peder Hogenson, son of *Haagen Pedersen Korstad and Sophie Olsdatter, b 1 Jan 1871 bp Manitowoc County, d 23 March 1920 bur Valders. Farmer in Liberty. m 26 Oct 1893 Sandy Bay to Julia Sirina, daughter of *Ole Michelsen and Ingrid Gulliksdatter, b 24 Dec 1872 Two Creeks, d 2 Nov 1931 bur Valders. Children: George Henry b 15 Jan 1895; Else b and d 3 May 1901; Walter Raymond b 4 Nov 1903, d 6 Jan 1984 Manitowoc. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 202

BERIT KNUDSDATTER HOLIEN Berit Knudsdatter Holien, daughter of Knud Johansen Hollien and Margrethe Thomasdatter, bp 31 Aug 1800 Vang, d 8 Nov 1889 bur Valders. Immigrated 1857 with her daughter's family. Liberty 1860 1870 ?1880. Daughter: Randi b 21 Feb 1832 (father Knud Halvorsen), m *Anders Olsen Lykken. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 27

ANNETT HORSENS Mrs. J. Horsens Died at Shawano Monday Morning Mrs. James Horsens, 55, died at Shawano, Monday a.m. just as she was being prepared for examination before an operation. Cause of death was Embolism. Mrs. Horsens, the former Annett Madsen was born at Angelica, March 9, 1889 and spent her childhood days there. On June 1, 1906 she was married to O.O. Lotten at Quarry, Manitowoc county and lived on a farm there until the death of Mr. Lotten, May 1, 1927. In 1928 she moved to Gillett to make her home with her mother, and May 30, 1935 she was married to James Horsens. They lived on Mr. Horsens' farm until two months ago when they rented their farm to their children, Vivian and James Horsens and they moved to Pulcifer two months ago. Survivors are her husband, James Horsens, Pulcifer; one daughter, Mrs. Warren Platt, Detroit, Mich., three sons, T/S. Maynard Lotten, missing in action somewhere over Germany, T/S. Ollin Lotten, somewhere in England, and Corp. John Lotten who is home on a furlough from Charleston, S.C. and 5 grand- children, 6 sisters, Mrs. M.K. Dallad, Hettinger, N.C.; Mrs. Herman Hardtke, Saratoga, Calif.; Mrs. Hewitt Platten, Mobridge, S.D.; Mrs. Walter Kohloff, Wauwatosa; Mrs. Walter Elke, Campbell, Calif.; Mrs. Leland Richy, Miles City, Montana; one brother, Martin Madsen, Sheboygan, four step children, Mrs. Walter Schreiber, Pittsfield, Wis.; Mrs. Arnold Schmidt, Green Bay; and Vivian and James jr., on the farm in the town of Green Valley. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at her home in Pulcifer and at 1:30 at the Green Valley Lutheran church with the Rev. Axel Blom officiating. Burial will be at Valders. The Kuehl funeral home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1944 pg. 2

ALMA HOUGEN Mrs. Alma Hougen, 85, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Valders, died Sunday evening in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday in Faith Lutheran Church, Valders with burial in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Hougen was born September 24, 1893 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Hans and Anna Hvideberg. She was married to Bennett Hougen June 20, 1917 in Valders West Church. She was a member of Faith Lutheran ALCW. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Orville Fehrmann of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Irene Evenson of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. Hougen preceded her in death in 1960 and a son, Vern, in 1946. Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 7 pm to 9 pm Thursday and in the church after 10 am Wednesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald times - Mon., Oct. 23, 1978 - page 3 ******** (24 Sept. 1893/Oct. 1978/SSDI)

BENNET HOUGEN Funeral services for Bennet Hougen, 66 of Rt. 1, Valders, who died Sunday were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Onkka officiating. Pallbearers were Anton and Charles Hougen, Glenn Wenzel, Edwin Burns and Robert and Hooper Hautt. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, Dec. 8, 1960 - page 16

INGEBORG HOUGEN (Order to Hear Petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County Court. In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Ingebor Hougen, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Marion Berge, of town of Cato, in said county, representing among other things that Ingebor Hougen an inhabitant of said county, on the 2nd day of July, A.D. 1913, at town of Liberty said county, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to T.K. Hougen granted. It Is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 18th day of November, A.D., 1913, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at City of Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 22nd day of October A.D. 1913. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Hougen & Brady, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, October 23, 1913 P. 4

JOHN HOUGEN John Hougen, 79, died Tuesday night at the home of his siter, Mrs. Lottie Thompson, at 1807 Western avenue, Manitowoc. Mr. Hougen was born in 1871 in the town of Liberty. He lived on the homestead farm until 1940 when he moved to Manitowoc. He never married. He is survived by his sister and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, Valders, Rev. Norman Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Valders. Friends may call at the Berge funeral home, Valders, from 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be removed to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, November 8, 1950 pg. 16

KNUD HOUGEN Death Thurs. of 68-yr. old Knut Hougen at the state mental facility in Oshkosh. The funeral took place in Valders. Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1902 (Note: The age is off but I've found the age in the newspaper is quite often wrong)

NELS HOUGEN Valders News: A large group from here attended the funeral of Nels Hougen from the First Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, May 12, 1932 - page 11

OLE K. HOUGEN Ole Knudsen Hougen, son of Knud Nilsen and Marit Knudsdatter, brother *Torger, b 4 Oct 1830 Jerstad in Ostre Slidre, d 1 Aug 1889 Liberty. Immigrated 1857. Farmer in Liberty. Co. B, 45th Wis. Inf. m 2 Aug 1857 Gjerpen to Ingeborg, daughter of Knud Torgersen and Ragnild Gulbrandsdatter, b 24 Jan 1837 Hegge in Ostre Slidre, d 2 July 1913 Liberty. Immigrated 1857. Children: Marit b 1 Nov 1857, d 1938, m 10 Jan 1898 Fort Howard Congregation to Ole Hansen; Ragnild b 22 Sept 1859; *Knud b 1 Nov 1861; Anne Maria b 30 March 1864, m *Ole O. Berge; Nils b 14 Aug 1866, d 1932, m Rena 1859-1949; Thorvald b 16 Dec 1868, d 23 Aug 1879; John b 5 Aug 1871, d 1950; Ottis b 11 Sept 1873, d 14 April 1889; Gustaf Olavus d 7 July 1876 age 1 month; Alette Mathilde b 3 April 1880, d 14 Jan 1961 Manitowoc, m 31 March 1903 Valders to Ole son of *T. I. Thompson; Gustav b 30 Aug 1882. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 180

RENA HOUGEN Miss Rena Hougen, 90, formerly of Liberty, died at the Milwaukee home of her niece, Mrs. Ethyl Jackson, Tuesday night. Miss Hougen was born in Liberty in 1859. When a young girl she moved to Chicago where she was employed until a few years prior to her death. Survivors include a brother, John Hougen of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Aletta Thompson of Liberty. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2 p.m. at the West Valders Lutheran Church, the Rev. N.A. Berntson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday evening until time of service. The casket will not be opened in church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1949 - page 2

VERNE L. HOUGEN Verne Hougen, 25, Town of Cato farmer, died this morning at the Wisconsin General hospital, Madison, where he had been a patient for several weeks. He is survived by his wife, the former Eunice Tomachefsky of this city and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Hougen on the homestead farm a mile west of Valders. The body is at the Berge funeral home, Valders. Funeral plans will be announced tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Oct. 2, 1946 - page 2 ******** Funeral services for Verne Hougen, Cato farmer, who died in a Madison hospital yesterday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Berge funeral home, Valders and at 2 o’clock at the West Valders Lutheran church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Oct. 3, 1946 - page 3

HAROLD HOVE Harold O. Hove, age 72, of Valders, passed away Tuesday evening, September 6, 1994, at his residence. Funeral Services will be at 6 p.m. Friday, September 9, 1994, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. He was born April 27, 1922, in Valders, son of the late Oscar and Martha Haugen Hove. He was a 1940 graduate of Valders High School. He farmed in the town of Liberty for many years. He married Pearl Dingeldein July 30, 1949 at Navarino. He was a former member of the Valders Lions Club where he was greatly involved in the Lions Eye Bank program. Survivors include his wife; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Betty, Valders; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister Eleanor Peters. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the donor's choice. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, September 7, 1994 P. A2

MARTHA HOVE Martha T. Hove, 92, of Valders, died Saturday evening, April 25, 1987 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Karl Peters and Rev. Michael Hamilton will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Hove was born June 14, 1894 in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Tusten and Emma Berge Hougen. She attended Liberty Schools and was formerly a teacher at Sunny Crest School. She was married to Oscar Hove August 26, 1916 at Valders West Church. Mrs. Hove was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and was also active in all other church activities. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Pearl of Valders with whom she made her home; a daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor and Gust Peter of Two Rivers; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1967 and a brother. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders on Tuesday from 9:30 am until the time of services. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Apr. 27, 1987 - page 14 ******** (14 June 1894/Apr. 1987/SSDI)

OSCAR K. HOVE Oscar Hode, 80, of Rural Valders, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Hode was born March 26, 1887, in the Town of Liberty on the homestead farm, son of the late Knute and Svnov Hagen Hode. He farmed all his life on the farm. He married Martha Haugen August 25, 1915 at Valders West Church. He was a former school clerk at Sunnycrest School, Rt. 1, Valders. He was a member of Lutheran Brotherhood. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Gustave Peters of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and at the church until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., April 24, 1967 - page 19 ******** (26 Mar 1887/Apr 1967/SSDI)

PEARL HOVE Pearl M. Hove, age 85, of Valders, died Sunday, January 14, 2001, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm will officiate and burial will follow at Valders West Cemetery. She was born August 4, 1915, in the Town of Hartland, Shawano County, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Dingeldein. Pearl was a graduate of the Green Bay Public Schools. On July 30, 1949, she married Harold Hove at Shawano. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1994. She was employed in food service, spending many years with the Valders Schools hot lunch program. Pearl was very active in many area organizations, especially St. Vincent DePaul. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Betty Hove, Valders; 4 grandchildren, Tim Hove, Valders, Tammy Johnson, Valders, Ty Hove, Valders, Tracy Hove, Neenah; 5 great grandchildren, Justin and Megan Hove, Tori, Kayla, and Kassie Johnson; special family members, Bernadette Tellier, Ken Johnson, Tammy Nelson and Genal Bolle; her brothers and sisters, Fern Echtner, Navarino, Iris (Donald) Ebsch, Green Bay, Marie McCoy, Sheboygan Falls, Eugene Dingeldein, Cecil, Frank Dingeldein Jr., Hilbert, and Darby (Carol) Dingeldein, Green Bay. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Pearl was also preceded in death by her brother, James Dingeldein and a sister, June Dingeldein. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Christianson-Dea Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Vincent DePaul or Peter’s Pantry. Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 2001 P. A3

EVELYN T. HULIN Evelyn T. Hulin, 89, a former Valders resident, currently a resident of Appleton, died August 9 at Brewster Village Long-term Care Facility in Appleton. She was born August 1, 1923 in Valders, daughter of the late Oscar and Esther (Thesen) Thompson. She was a 1941 graduate of Valders High School and received a one-year post-secondary commercial education at Manitowoc. Evelyn was employed by Western Union in Manitowoc for one year following graduation before moving to Chicago in 1943 where she was employed as a stenographer with Johnson Oil Company until 1951. Evelyn married John Willard Hulin September 3, 1949 at Valders West Lutheran Church, but resided in Chicago until her husband's transfer to Fond du Lac in 1951. In 1953, they relocated to Valders where they remained until 1975 when her husband was transferred to Lindenhurst, IL. She was the parish secretary at Faith Lutheran Church, as well as being full-time, then fill-in, organist. In Illinois Evelyn worked for several companies including a children's foster home facility under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. In 1982 the couple retired to their cottage in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin and in 1990, she relocated to a home in Valders where she remained until moving to Appleton in 2000. From 1991-1992, Evelyn maintained a second home in Newhall, California. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Thomas Haule of Santa Clarita, California; two granddaughters, Kristin Haule of Reseda, California and Karin Haule of Nashville, Tennessee; one brother, Kenneth of Little Chute, along with cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hulin in 1989, a son, Thomas in 2005, a brother, Clayton in 1967, as well as an infant sister, Marion, and three infant brothers, Dale, Glen and Raymond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Jim Rasmus and Rev. Robert Herder, with burial to follow at Valders West Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 15, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. In Lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be given in Evelyn's name to Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter August 12, 2012

JOHN W. HULIN John Willard Hulin, 68, of Lac Du Flambeau, died Saturday morning, May 6, 1989 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Carl Peters and Rev. Robert Onka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Hulin was born September 109, 1920 at Escanaba, Michigan, son of the late John and Frida Oberg Hulin. He was a 1938 graduate of Escanaba High School and received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1950. Mr. Hulin was formerly employed as Premium Auditor for Kemper Insurance at Long Grove, Illinois, for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He married Evelyn Thompson, September 3, 1949 at Valders Lutheran Church. Mr. Hulin was presently a member of Calvary Lutheran Church at Minocqua and was a former member of Valders Lions club and Valders American Legion. He served on the building committee of Faith Lutheran Church and also served in various other offices. He resided at Valders until 1975 being transferred to Lindenhurst, Illinois and then retiring to Lac du Flambeau. Mr. Hulin served with the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant from October 6, 1942 to January 23, 1946. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a son, Thomas of Fort Wayne, Indiana; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Thomas Haule of Saugus, California; two granddaughters, Kristin and Karin Haule. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran church, 9 am to the time of services on Tuesday. Christianson Deja Funeral Home, serving the family. Manitowoc Herald times - Mon., May 8, 1989 - page B8

HARRY HUNGERFORD 525 in U.S. Die Over Labor Day Week End Two County Men Are Victims of Road Accidents Hungerford of Quarry and Naidl of Cato Are Struck by Two Autos Two highway fatalities were recorded in Manitowoc county over the Labor Day week end, both victims being struck as they stood or walked along highways into the path of oncoming cars. The dead: Harry Hungerford, 42, of Quarry. (photo) Michael J. Naidl, 46, of Cato. (photo) Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was called to both crashes-one late Saturday night and the other Sunday evening-said inquests will be held. Hungerford, father of three chidlren, was fatally injured as he stood talking on highway 151 with an unknown motorist in the driveway of the Oscar Ullness farm, a mile and a half west of Silver Lake. He was hit by a car driven by Leo R. Schroeder, of 736 North Seventh street, according to traffic officer Henry Pleuss and deputy Andrew Balog, who were called. Schroeder siad he was blinded by the lights of the parked car on the shoulder of the road. Hungerford's car was parked partly in the Ullness driveway while the stranger's auto was close by. The impact from the Schroeder car crushed Hungerford between the two other cars. He suffered a fractured skull and compound fractures of both legs and died at 9 o'clock Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital. Motorist Drives Away Coroner Teitgen said that in the confusion following the accident the unknown motorest got in his car and drove toward Manitowoc and his identity was not learned. Officers learned that Hungerford had taken his daughter, (private), and girl friend to a dance at English lake early Saturday evening and had promised to pick them up at 11:30. The accident, according to the traffic officers, occurred at 11:45. Mr. Schroeder was accompanied by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lewis of 1318 South 18th street. They were enroute for a short trip into the country at the time. Michael J. Naidl of Cato, a veteran of World War II, was struck and killed as he walked across highway 10, a short distace (sic) west of the junction with highway 148, in Cato, at 9:15 Sunday evening, according to officer Henry Pleuss and deputy Andrew Balog. The driver of the car, (private), 21, of route 1, Cato, who was westbound, said his view was blinded by the light of an eastbound automobile and he did not see Naidl until almost upon his (sic). The latter suffered a fractured skull. Passenger is Cut (private), 21, of Cato, riding with Schuh, suffered lacerations of the arm, when the sudden stopping of the Schuh care hurled him against the windshield. Coroner Teitgen said that (private), driving a car ahead of the Schuh car, said he noticed Naidl crossing the highway but was able to swerve to one side and avoided hitting him. However Naidl was caught by the Schuh car, following behind the Kelley vehicle. The two deaths over the week end brought to 12 the number of traffic fatalities in the county so far in 1949. Funeral services for Harry (Continued on Page 2, Co. 2) TWO COUNTY MEN ACCIDENT VICTIMS (Continued from Page 1) Ralph Hungerford will be held at the Berge funeral home, Valders, with burial in the West Lutheran church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Wednesday noon. Mr. Hungerford was born in Madison in 1907 and in 1927 married Miss Emma Robinson of Lodi. They located later in Florida, moving to Quarry three years ago. He was employed in the Nestle company condensary at Valders. Survivors are his wife; daughter, at home; two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.) and his father, Ralph of Florida. Born In Cato Michael J. Naidl, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Naidl, was born in Cato in 1903 and has been employed on the Daniel Dugan farm in Cato in recent years. He never married. He entered the service in 1942 and trained at Camp Wolters, Tex. He was discharged the following year. Survivors are five brothers, Charles, Frank and Jake of Whitelaw, George of Racine and Edward of route 5, Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Hynek of this city, Mrs. Joseph Yanda and Mrs. Hardy Shavlik of Whitelaw and Mrs. Albert Jung of Branch. Funeral services for Mr. Naidl will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schei (sic) funeral home, and at 10 o'clock at the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 6, 1949 P.2

ELMIRA M. HUSKE Elmira Mondele Huske went peacefully to be with God on September 29, 1996. She was born February 2, 1922, in the town of Cato, the oldest child of the late Walter and Myrtle Berg Christianson. She graduated from Valders High School in 1940 and married John Gerald Huske at Valders West Church on June 28, 1941. Her husband preceded her in death on December 9, 1983. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 1996, at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm and Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate with burial at Valders West Cemetery. Elmira was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Salome Circle. She was also a member of the Valders American Legion Auxiliary and the Valders Senior Citizens. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Wayne and Terry Huske, rural Whitelaw, Gary and Linda Huse, Nashua, N.H., Charles Huske, Manitowoc, John and Karen Huske, rural Cato; two daughters and three sons-in-law, Joyce and Donald Salmon, Green Bay, Karen Huske and John Seidl, Brown Deer, Charles Olson, Green Bay. Two daughters preceded her in death, Janice Ellen Huske and Barbara Ann Huske Olson. Elmira is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Staci Huske Meidl, Wayne and Clark Huske, Barrett Koralewsky, Brannen and Adam Huske, Jennifer and Sarah Huske, James, Tyler and Zachary Olson, Michael, Megan and Melissa Seidl, Katherine and Joanne Huske, and great-grandchildren, Brittani and Joseph Meidl, Nathaniel and Carolyn Huske. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Orville Vallesky, Mesa, Ariz,. Lenore and Orlando Olsen, DePere; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Verlin and Carol Christianson, St. Nazianz, Ralph and Jean Christianson, Elkhart Lake; Richard Christianson, Valders, Ronald and Mary Christianson, rural Reedsville. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially her lifelong friend, Evelyn Hulin. Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Elmira was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be sorely missed. One of her joys was passing down Norwegian baking traditions, especially Lefse-baking and the fancy Norwegian pastries. She loved to crochet and makes quilts leaving her sorrowing family many treasures. Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church or the Valders Senior Center. Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1996 P. A2

GARY B. HUSKE Gary B. Huske, 70, a former Valders resident died of natural causes on December 16, 2017 at his residence in Appleton. The funeral will be at 11 am on Friday at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Officiating will be the Rev. Ted Johanson. Burial will take place at Valders West Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 am until 10:45 on Friday at the church. Gary was born May 18, 1947 in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Elmira Christianson Huske. He attended Valders High School graduating in 1965. Following high school, Gary attended the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Gary moved to Washington D.C. where he worked with both the Secret Service and CIA until 1980. He married Linda Koenig of rural Valders on September 4, 1982 in Manitowoc and moved to Nashua, N.H., where he raised two sons. Gary was then employed as a contract administrator with Sanders Associates until 1990, the the Bechtal Corp., where he worked on the Central Artery Project in Boston and in various locations abroad, such as Kuwait, Iraq, British Columbia, Ukraine, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Upon retiring in 2015 he moved to Wisconsin to spend time with his family. He enjoyed skiing, traveling, reading and above all, loved his sons, Brannen and Adam. Gary was generous to anyone who needed help and had a soft spot in his heart for all the family pets. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Koenig-Huske of Nashua, N.H., two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brannen and Viktoryia Huske of Nashsua, N.H., and Adam Huske of Brookline, Mass, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Terry Huske of Whitelaw, Charles Huske and Deby Peace of Menasha and John and Karen Huske of Whitelaw; one sister and brother-in-law, Karen Huske and John Seidl of Brown Deer and two brothers-in-law, Donald Salmon and Charles Olson. Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elmira Christianson Huske and three sisters, Joyce Salmon, Barbara Olson and Janice Huske. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home of Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangments. Valders Journal - Dec. 21, 2017

JANICE E. HUSKE Janice Huske, 19, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, as the result of injuries received in a car accident. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Janice was born Nov. 15, 1952, at Manitowoc, daughter of John and Elmira Christianson Huske. She was graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1970. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Thursday until noon on Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972

JOHN G. HUSKE John C. Huske, 63, of Valders, died Thursday evening, Dec. 8, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday a Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Oz Twedt and Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Huske was born Feb. 13, 1920, at Manitowoc, son of the late Leon and Blanche Singer Huske. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Elmira Christianson on June 28, 1941, at Valders. Mr. Huske was a former member of Merchant Marine and prior to retirement was employed at Park Lawn Nursing Home and the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Survivors include his wife, Elmira; four sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Terry Huske and Charles and Debbie Huske of Manitowoc, Gary and Linda Huske of Nashua, N.H., and John and Karen Huske of Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Donald Salmon of Green Bay and Karen and Dr. John Seidl of Milwaukee; two brothers, Leon of Rochester, Minn., and William of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Anderson of Denver, Colo., and Rose Mary Kahler of Long Beach, Calif.; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Christianson of Valders and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to the time of services at the church. Herald Times Reporter, December 9, 1983 P. 3

HANS K. HVIDEBERG Hans Knudsen Hvideberg, son of Knud Thorsen, b 15 Oct 1814 Holt, d 13 Dec 1897 bur Valders. Ship carpenter in Sannidal. Immigrated 1861. Fanner in Rockland. m2 16 Feb 1851 Sannidal to Anne, daughter of John Johannesen and Christine, b 2 Dec 1822 Norway, d 30 Aug 1910 bur Valders. Living with Ole Evanston's family in Liberty 1905 1910. Children: Ingeborg Johanne b 9 Nov 1851, m *Ole B. Halvorsen; Karen b 6 Jan 1856; Anne Helene b 22 Nov 1858, m *Torger Evensen; Ingeborg Kjerstine b 5 July 1864 bp Valders, m *Ole Evensen. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 84

ANDERS ISAKSON Andrew Jackson, a pioneer settler of the town of Cato, died last week at the home of his son in South Dakota, where he had resided the past few years. He was over 80 years of age and was an esteemed and respected citizen of this county. His remains were brought to Valders for interment. The funeral was held Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, February 18, 1909 ******** Andreas Isaksen (Andrew Jackson), son of Isak Andersen and Lena Marie Larsdatter, b 14 May 1819 Follestad in Gjerpen, d 12 Feb 1909 South Dakota bur Valders. Immigrated 1849. Manitowoc 1850; appears in the 1852-1853 membership list at Valders; farmer in Cato 1855-. m Ellevine Larsdatter, b 1827, d 13 Feb 1871 bur Valders. Children: *Isak b 6 July c1850; *Lars b 29 Feb c1853; Adolf Thorinus b 30 Dec 1853, m 8 March 1883 Valders to Emma daughter of *Knud Eriksen, to Grant County, South Dakota (daughters: Minnie b 6 July 1887, m Victor son of *Severin Christiansen; Ella b 21 March 1888, m Robert son of *Melvin Halverson); child bur 1857; Louise Marie b 10 March 1858, bur 1858; Anna Elise b 9 Sept 1859, m *Severin Christiansen; Caroline Mathilde b 25 April 1862, m *Anders Syvertsen; Louise Marie b 18 July 1864, m *Melvin Halvorsen; Andrea Thomine b 9 March 1867, m *Christian Amunds; *Christian Olavus b 17 April 1869. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 10-11

MARTIN IVERSEN (1st publication Dec. 8, 1917) IN CIRCUIT COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Charles J. Etzler, Plaintiff, vs. Charles Martin Olson, Albert L. Hougen, as executor of the last will and testament of Martin Iverson; John T. Johnsrud, as administrator of the estate of Iver J. Alfstadt, deceased, and Adolph Hamernik, William J. Reardon, William Wilda and East Wisconsin Trustee Company as receiver of the real estate described in the complaint in this action, Defendants. By virtue of and pursuant to a judgement of foreclosure rendered in the above entitled action on the 11th day of August, A.D. 1916, I shall expose of sale and sell to the highest bidder at the east door of the Court House in the city and county of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on the 26th day of January, A.D., 1918, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, all of the herematter described real estate directed by said judgement to be sold to satisfy the amount adjudged to the plaintiff for principal, interest and cost, to-wit: Lots No. Eight (8) and the north half (N1/2) of Lot No. Eleven (11) in Block No. One Hundred Nineteen (119) in the city of Manitowoc, Wis., according to the recorded plat of said city, less and excepting, however, from said Lot Eight (8) all that part thereof described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the northwest corner of said Lot Eight (8) and running thence due east on the north boundary line thereof Forty-six (46) feet, thence south on a line parallel with the west boundary line of said Lot Eight (8) Sixty (60) feet, thence west on the line parallel with said north boundary line Forty-six (46) feet, and thence north on said west boundary line Sixty (60) feet to the place of beginning. Dated Dec. 7, 1917. Joseph A Kellner, Sheriff of Manitowoc County. Nash & Nash, Plaintiffs Attorneys Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 19, 1918 P. 7

ANNA IVERSON (d. 1911) Notes From Valders: Mrs. Iver Iverson, aged about 80 years, a pioneer settler of Liberty, died at her home Wednesday afternoon. Death came after a long illness from complications incident to old age. Mrs. Iverson was well known and was highly respected by all with whom she was acquainted. She is survived by her husband, and six children, Mrs. T. Fylken of Berwick, Mrs. Julia Hilman of Dickinson and Albert Iverson of Leeds, North Dakota; Mrs. Walter E. Larson of Madison, Wis., Edward Iverson of Sumter, Alabama, and Oscar Iverson. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from First Valders church, Rev. Alfson will officiate. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 1, 1912 pg. 8

IVER IVERSON FORMER VALDERS RESIDENT DIES AT BERWIG, N.D. Body of Iver Iverson is Brought Here For Burial at Valders Today The funeral of Iver Iverson, a pioneer settler of Liberty whose death occurred at Berwig, N.D., was held at Valders today, the body having been brought here from Berwig yesterday. Mr. Iverson, who was 87 years of age settled in Manitowoc county in the early 50’s and was widely known here. Five years ago he removed to Berwig to make his home. His wife died some years ago. Mr. Iverson is survived by two sons and three daughters, Albert and Edward, Mrs. Walter Larsen, Mrs. Otto Hilman and Mrs. Thorval Fyiken. Many friends from this city attended the burial at Valders today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 28, 1917, Page 1 ********** The Mesdames Walter Larsen of Madison and Mrs. J. Hilman of Chicago were here for the funeral of their father, the late Iver Iverson, held at Valders Saturday and have returned. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 3 ******** Iver Iversen, son of Iver Iversen and Brithe Ammundsdatter, b 9 June 1828 or 1 July 1830 Toen in Voss, d 24 April 1917 Berwick, North Dakota. Immigrated 1850, declaration of intent 1852. Two Rivers 1854; farmer in Liberty 1860-1905. Sergeant, Co. B, 45th Wis. Inf. m 1 Oct 1854 Manitowoc to Anne, daughter of Thor Olsen and Sigrid Knudsdatter, brothers *Ole and *Harald, sister m *Knud Tollefsen Hougen, b 4 Oct 1834 Nord-Aurdal, d 31 Jan 1912 bur Valders. Immigrated 1852. Children: Edward b 16 Sept 1856 bp Valders; Thorwald b 7 March 1858; Albert b 3 March 1863, bur 21 May 1871; Julie Symine b 27 Dec 1864, m *Thorvald N. Fylken; Ingeborg Aletha b 31 July 1867, m 1 Aug 1894 Valders to Tidemand Julius, son of *Ole T. Hilmen, lived near Antigo; child bur 1869; Berthe Sophie b 14 Oct 1870, d 24 June 1893; Marie Albertine b 2 Oct 1873, m 14 Nov 1903 Valders to Walter Emil son of *Ole Larsen, lived at Sturgeon Bay; Albert Martinius b 2 April 1875; Oskar b 30 May 1877, d 25 March 1881; Oskar b 22 April 1884. "Manitowoc-skogen; A Biographical and Genealogical Directory of the Residents of Norwegian Birth and Descent in Manitowoc and Kewaunee Counties in Wisconsin from the First Settlement to 1900"; by Robert A. Bjerke pg. 94