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HANco*ck- Merle Bacon, 67, died unexpectedly Thursday night at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 14, 1911, in the town of Deerfield, Waushara County, the son of George and Lelia Bacon. He was married to Eleanor Eloise Staples, June 15, 1941, in Hanco*ck.Mr. Bacon was a farmer all his life and was a member of United Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge, Lion�s Club, Farm Bureau and was chairman of the town of Deerfield. Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Linda Bacon, Berlin; three sons, Larry, Randall and Gayle, all of Hanco*ck; Mrs. Ileta Rohde, Milwaukee; and seven grandchildren.Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at United Church of Christ, the Rev. Carol Cost officiating. Burial will be in North Deerfield Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at Hamilton Funeral Home, with Masonic services at 7:30p.m. Mrs. Lorena Baker, one of the Pioneer residents of the town of Pine Grove, passed away at the home of Albert Ostrander, Saturday, January 24, 1914, aged 82 years, 9 months and 11 days, her death being mainly to old age. Funeral services were held Tuesday and the remains laid to their last rest in the Plainfield Cemetery beside those of her deceased husband. Rev. F.C. Rhanstock speaking words of comfort to the bereaved ones. Lorena Chapel was born in Pennsylvania, April 13, 1832 and in 1851 she was united in marriage to Jefferson Ellis. In 1862 they moved to Wisconsin. In 1883 Mr. Ellis passed away. Later she was married to John W. Baker, who died in 1910. She was the mother of five children, three of whom still survive: Mrs. Ella Ostrander, of Pine Grove, Mrs. Sarah Crandall of Kenosha, and John Ellis of Oshkosh. The deceased was a good christian woman, a good mother and kind friend and will be greatly missed from the home in which she so long lived. There was a feeling of sorrow throughout the entire community when the news of the death of Mrs. Thomas Baker was recieved last Saturday. Mrs. Lucy D. Baker was born in Sullivan County, N. Y., May 15, 1840, the oldest daughter of Wm. and Nancy Wood. She was married to Marcus Crawford and came to Wisconsin in 1855. Some time after his death she was married to Thomas Baker, Sept. 15, 1877, since which time she has been a resident of Pine Grove. She has been for many years a loved and honored member of the Free Will Baptist Church, of which Rev. R. D. Sparks, her uncle, is the pastor. To all of the members, as well as to the entire community, the loss is unspeakably great, for a good woman has gone to her reward. She passed peacefully away at her home Saturday morning, Nov. 28, 1903, after a short illness with lung fever, though she had been in poor health for some time. She is survived by a grief-stricken husband, an aged mother, four brothers, Andrew, Hiram, James and Thomas Wood, and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Crawford, Mrs. Asenath Ellis and Mrs. Mary Perry, and a host of other relatives and friends, her father and one sister, Mrs. Jane Ferdon, having passed away a number of years ago. Though she had no children of her own, she was as a mother to a niece, Lucy Crawford, from infancy to womanhood, and her son, Elmer Strong, to both of whom Mr. and Mrs. Baker have been as parents in every possible way.
Contributed by Jo Orvik
Gone To Her Reward
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, Rev. E. G. Roberts, of Almond, preaching the sermon, after which interment took place in the Plainfield Cemetery. A very large number of sympathizing friends were present to pay all respect to the memory of a loved one.
Among those present from a distance were, Wm. Cannon, of Merrill; Mrs Betsy Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wood, from Mill Creek.
Contributed by: Brenda Szulczewski
Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Portage County
Friday, March 2, 1906
Plainfield News
News was received here Wednesday night announcing the death of Thomas Baker, who had been visiting in California. The dispatch was brief but stated that he died at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Baker had gone west several weeks ago in company of his stepson, W. H. Canon, of Merrill, and had written home last Saturday that he intended coming back to Wisconsin in about two weeks. Mr. Baker was an early resident of Portage County, having resided in Pine Grove over fifty years on the same farm all these years. He was 76 years old and leaves one daughter, Mrs. Miles Leavitt, of Oasis. The remains will be brought here for burial and will probably arrive the first of next week.
Thursday, March 8, 1906
Plainfield News
The remains of Thomas Baker arrived here Wednesday from Seattle, Washington, brief mention of which was made in the Journal last week. The funeral took place the same day and the remains were laid in the Bluff cemetery in Pine Grove. Mr. Baker was born in England where he spent his early days. He was married in England to Hannah Smith and they came to Wisconsin in the early fifties. Two children were born to them, a boy and a girl, the boy dying in infancy and the girl who is now his only surviving heir is Mrs. M. N. Leavitt of Oasis, Wis. Mr. Baker settled on a farm in Pine Grove where for the past 55 years he has been a prosperous and well known farmer. Later he married Mrs. W. H. Canon recently of Merrill. In 1875, Mr. Baker's wife died. He was married to Mrs. Lucy Crawford, on Sept. 28, 1877, who died only a little over two years ago. During Mr. Baker's long life in Pine Grove he held the office of school treasurer many years and was a supervisor of his town one year. He was an honest and industrious person and was highly respected in his town and county. His long trip to the western states this winter was a surprise to his friends as he was a lover of his home and very seldom made long trips on a visit. It is indeed strange that death should overtake him so far from his old home but as providence willed it he passed his last days of his life in Seattle, Washington.
Contibuted by Sandi Walker
Blanche BEGGS, 90, Wautoma, died Friday at Wautoma Memorial CommunityHospital.She was born Feb. 26, 1892, in Waushara County, the daughter of Frank andBertha (BYSE) DIGNAN.Mrs. Beggs was a graduate of Wautoma High School and Waushara County NormalSchool. She taught school in Almond and at other country schools in WausharaCounty for many years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church,Wautoma, and former member of the Almond Order of the Eastern Star.Survivors include a nephew, Frank DIGNAN, Madison.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ayars Funeral Home, Wautoma,with the Rev. Arthur Vieth officiating. Burial was in Wautoma UnionCemetery. Friends called at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Sunday until thetime of services.
Richard D. Beggs Sr.Contributed by Jo Orvik
PLAINFIELD- Richard D. Beggs Sr., 62, died Monday in Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 25, 1922, in the town of Plainfield, the son of Carroll and Iva Beggs. He married Lauretta Zielinski Aug. 25, 1945, in Heffron.
Mr. Beggs was a game aide for the Department of Natural Resources for 20 years and was also an electrician. He was a member of American Legion Post 533, Bancroft, and the 40 (et 8??) of Portage County. He served in the U.S. Navy from May 1942 until November 1946.
Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Kathy) Hotchkiss, Bancroft, and Carollee, at home; one son, Richard Jr., Bancroft; six sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Nila) Jensen, Fond du Lac, Dora Golla, Plainfield, Mrs. Vern (Verna) Clark and Mrs. Carl (Zita) Beigel, both of Bancroft, Mrs. Vince (June) Cacic, Montello, and Mrs. Chester (Bonnie) Radzinski, Arnott; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul's Catholic Church, Plainfield, with the Rev. Linus Steckbauer officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Bancroft.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gasperic Funeral Home, Plainfield, with an American Legion service at 7:30 p.m. followed by a parish prayer service at 8 p.m.
Francis Neal Berry. The subject of this sketch was born October 19, 1884 in Deerfield, Wis and there grew to manhood. On September 25, 1906 he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Monroe. She, with his mother, five brothers and two sister, now deeply mourn his death which occurred February 2, 1908, after a two weeks' illness with pneumonia. The funeral ws held Tuesday at Forest City school house where Rev A H Smith of Hanco*ck spoke comfirting words to the grief stricken wife and family. Interment ws made in Wautoma cemetery. His death has brought the bitter cup of sorrow to the lips of friends and relatives. Sad, indeed, was the taking away of one so young and full of hope, but those to whom his life was dear have the consolation of knowing that he died trusting in his Savior, and this brings a balm to their wounded hearts.
Submitted by: Sandy Ciszewski
Harvey Turner Bishop, 101, Wild Rose Manor, died at the Manor on May 3, 1982. Harvey was born February 7, 1881 in the town of Wautoma the son of Myron and Ida Parker Bishop. He married Violetta Ida Parker on June 14, 1905 in Thorp. She is deceased.
Mr. Bishop was a carpenter and a mason.
Survivors include one daughter, Florence Hohlstein of Madison, Floyd of Kenosha, Parker of Hawaii, Harvey H. of Bend, Oregon, Vernon of Sutherlin, Oregon, Robert of Texas, and Donald of Pulaski, Wisconsin, 30 grandchildren, 70 great grandchilldren, and ..... great-great-grandchildren. (The lower part of the obituary was missing)
Contributed by: David Penke
Lettie I. Bishop, 92, formerly of Hanco*ck, died at Wild Rose Nursing Home. Services were held Monday at Hamilton Funeral Home, Hanco*ck, with burial in Hanco*ck Cemetery.Mrs Bishop was born, March 9, 1886 in the Town of Deerfield. She married Harvey Bishop June 14, 1905, in Thorp, Wisconsin. Survivors in clude her husband, six sons, Floyd, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Parker, Cottage Grove, Oregon; Vernon, Southerland, Oregon; Harvey, Hermiston, Oregon; Robert, Grandbury, Texas; Donald, Pulaski, Wisconsin; one daughter, Florence Hohlstein, Madison, Wisconsin; 26 grandchildren, and more than 100 great-grandchildren, and 30 great-great-grandchildren.
Contributed by: David Penke
HANco*ck - Albert E. Bliske, 72 Rt. 1, Hanco*ck died Monday June 6, 1977 at his home.
Services will be at 2 P.M. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, Hanco*ck, with the Rev. Kenneth Piepenbrink officiating and burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bliske was born July 18, 1904, in the town of Deerfield, the son of Herman and Anna Bliske. He married Dorothy Bray on Jan. 14, 1937 in Wautoma. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Bernard and Clarence, both of Nekoosa; one daughter, Diane Fritz Wautoma; three brothers, Walter, Hanco*ck; Fred, Wautoma: Leonard, Redgranite; one sister, Alvina Johannes, Wautoma: 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Friends may call at the Hamilton Funeral Home after 4 P.M. Wednesday and a prayer service will be at 8 P.M. at the funeral home. - compilation of Waushara Argus and Oshkosh paper
Contributed by: Carrie Bohn
Waushara Argus, Jan. 1980 - Fred H. Bliske, 72, route 3, died Tuesday at his home.
He was born Feb. 11, 1907, in the town of Deerfield. he was married to Violet Schwersinske, Nov. 14, 1930, in Princeton. She preceded him in death in April 1978.
Mr. Bliske farmed the family homestead in the town of Deerfield and was a member of Grace Lutheran church, town of Deerfield.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Bartel, Wautoma; one son, Ernest, Wautoma; two brothers, Walter, Hanco*ck, and Leonard, Redgranite; one sister, Alvina Johannes, Wautoma; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1;30 p.m. Thursday in Grace Lutheran Church, the Rev. Kenneth Piepenbrink officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Ayars Funeral Home, Wautoma, and from noon until the hour of services Thursday at the church.
Contributed by: Carrie Bohn
Oct. 23, 1982 - Leonard A. Bliske, 72, Redgranite, formerly of Wautoma, died Saturday at Berlin Memorial Hospital.
He was born Dec. 5, 1909, in the Town of Deerfield, the son of Herman and Anna (Lohmann) Bliske. He married Evelyn Stevens July 17, 1954, in Redgranite. She preceded him in death in 1979.
Bliske worked for many area farmers and later for the Chicago Pickle Company in Redgranite until he retired. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Redgranite.
Survivors include a sister, Alvina Johannes, Wautoma; a brother, Walter, Wild Rose.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Donald Johnson officiating. Burial was in Woodville Cemetery, Town of Deerfield. Friends called at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday and at the church from noon Tuesday until! the time of services
Contributed by: Carrie Bohn
