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Amel Becker
Amel (Bill) Becker, 57, of 715 W. Fourth Ave., died Monday at 10:15 a.m. at Mercy Hospital. He had been at the hospital one hour.
He was born May 1, 1910, the son of the late Amel and Emma Becker, and was married to Miss Anita Lull in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 1943. They resided in Milwaukee, Port Washington and Beloit before returning to Oshkosh in 1963.
Mr. Becker was district manager of Simplified Tax Systems and broker for Smith-Pilgren Construction Co., Neenah. He served 38 months in the Navy during World War II.
He was a member of Wesley Methodist Church, Men's Club and past president of the official board of the church.
Surviving is his wife, Anita.
Services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, with the Rev. James L. Vahey officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at Marquardt Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. on Thursday, and at the church on Thursday from noon until the hour of services.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern September, 19, 1967
Submitted by: Michelle Ross
BEHM - Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Behm, town of Clayton, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home and at 2:15 at Trinity Lutheran Church at Neenah. Rev. A. Froehlke will officiate. Burial will be at Mikesville Cemetery.
Submitted by: Barbara MacRae
Walter J. Beinert, 86, formerly of Oshkosh, died Saturday at 6 p.m. in Pierre, S.D.
He was born in Maine, Wis., on Nov. 1, 1882, son of the Rev. and Mrs. John Beinert, and had spent most of his life in Oshkosh. Mr. Beinert was employed here as a salesman and at the Athearn Hotel. He left here four years ago for Pierre where he worked at the St. Charles Hotel.
Surviving are his widow, Virginia; and one son, Victor Beinert, Oshkosh.
Services will be held Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home, Pierre, with interment there.
ODN - March 31, 1969 - page 30
Submitted by: Michelle Ross
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Friday, June 16, 1972, Pg 1 & 13
COLLECTING FOR BALL PARK, BOY KILLED
Allen R. Benedict, a Little Leaguer, was attempting to collect money for a new ball diamond at O'Hauser Park.
While making his rounds of rural Neenah homes Thursday morning, however, he darted onto Highway 150 near Irish Road west of Neenah and was struck and killed.
His death raised Winnebago County's toll to 14 as compared with 13 on this date a year ago, officials said.
According to Winnebago County Coroner Duane I. Moore, the boy died en route to Theda Clark Memorial Hospital from multiple fractures and internal injuries he received when he was struck by a car operated by Ivor L. Lewis, 43, of 702 N. Rankin St., Appleton.
Sheriff's deputies said the boy was walking with his eight-year old sister, Susan, 703 Woodfield St., on Highway 150 near the intersection of County Trunk QQ in the Town of Menasha, when he darted into the path of the west-bound Lewis car.
Lewis said he had no chance to stop his car to avoid striking the boy. Moore said no charges had been filed against Lewis, who, he said, appeared to be victim of circumstances in the fatal accident. Moore said he would make a final decision next Tuesday following the completion of an investigation.
The boy was reportedly collecting money for an extra diamond and dugout at O'Hauser Park in the Town of Menasha by selling home car products to township residents.
The boy was a member of the Neenah Surburban Little League baseball team, reports said.
Moore said the boy's sister attempted to warn him of the oncoming car, but her attempts failed. Reports said the boy apparently did not see the car approach.
He was taken to Theda Clark Memorial Hospital by Neenah fire department ambulance following the 11 a.m. mishap.
Born in Neenah May 15, 1962, he had lived in the city all of his life and had completed fourth grade at St. Gabriel Catholic School. He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Benedict; three sisters, Susan, Dawn, and Karen, all at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Benedict, Winneconne, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jacobs, Menasha, and great-grandfather, Edward Bradley, Omro.
Funeral services will be held at the Kessler Funeral Home, Neenah, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, and at 11 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. The Rev. Ronald Hopfensperger will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
May 1, 1995, Pg A5
BERTIE "BUN" BENEDICT
Bertie "Bun" Benedict, age 87 of Butte des Morts, died Saturday afternoon at Omro Care Center, Omro. He was born March 21, 1908 in Butte des Morts the son of the late Clarence and Mary Alyea Benedict. He married Rose Wagner Sept 5, 1931 in Butte des Morts where they made their home their entire lifetime. He retired from Courtney and Plummer Inc. of Neenah in 1973 where he had been hired as their first employee. "Bun" was an avid sportsman and truly enjoyed hunting and trapping in the marsh. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose, Aug 27, 1983. He married Barbara Thiex of Neenah on Dec 27, 1988 and she survives. He is also survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Darlyne Benedict of Winneconne, one brother and sister-in-law, John and Ena Faye Benedict of Butte des Morts, one sister, Lily Mae Boche, Appleton, three grandsons, Brad and Sandy Benedict of Butte des Morts, Scott Benedict of Stevens Point and Jeffrey Benedict of Winneconne, and two great-granddaughters, Kristy and Katie Benedict of Butte des Morts. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother Clarence Jr and an infant sister. He was a member of St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winneconne, and Operators Engineer Teamsters Union No. 138.
Funeral services will be held Tues at 12 noon at St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winneconne with Rev. Mark Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Park, Oshkosh. Friends may call at the church on Tues from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Mueller Funeral home, Winneconne, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
July 28, 1971, Pg 36
RITES HELD FOR DROWNING VICTIMS
NEENAH -- Joint funeral services were held Monday at Port Wing for Cindy Benedict, 13, and her brother Robert Benedict, 11, who drowned Friday near the mouth of the Iron River.
The children were the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benedict, former Neenah residents now residing at Port Wing where they own and operated a resort.
Reports indicate that the two Benedict children were swimming when Robert became caught in the current and his sister swam out in an effort to rescue. Both drowned, and the bodies were recovered Friday evening.
Cindy was born Dec. 7, 1957, at Neenah, and Robert, Nov 15, 1960, also at Neenah. They both attended South Shore School, Port Wing.
Survivors besides the parents are a sister, Nancy, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Benedict, Neenah; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jenor Konow, Larson, and a maternal great-grandfather, Edward Bradley, Omro.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
June 4, 1971, Pg 22
CLARENCE BENEDICT
BUTTE DES MORTS -- Clarence Benedict, 65, Butte des Morts, died this morning at Mercy Medical Center.
He was born Dec 13, 1905, in Butte des Morts, and lived his entire life there. He married Margaret Shanrock on March 21, 1929.
Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Betty) Dahl, Cornell, Mich., and Mrs. Dale (Joan) Case, Ojibwa; his mother, Mrs. Mary Benedict, Butte des Morts; two brothers, Bertie and John, both of Butte des Morts; one sister, Mrs. Harold Boche, Appleton, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, with the Rev. G. Willard Gray officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
November 16, 1967, Pg 32
CLARENCE BENEDICT
WINNECONNE -- Clarence Benedict, 91, of Butte des Morts, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Winnebago State Hospital.
He was born on June 13, 1876 in Butte des Morts. On March 22, 1905, he married Mary Alyea. A hunter, trapper, fisherman, and guide, he lived in the Butte des Morts area all his life.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Clarence Jr., Bertie, and John, all of Butte des Morts; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Boche, Appleton; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, the Rev Kenneth Craig officiating. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery, Winneconne.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
June 28, 1916, Pg 15
SILAS BENEDICT IS DEAD
He Had Long Been a Resident of the Village of Butte des Morts
(Special to the Northwestern)
Winneconne, Wis., June 28 -- The death of Silas Benedict, a leading citizen of Butte des Morts, occurred yesterday following a short illness. The deceased was seventy-four years of age. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary Benedict, one daughter, Miss May Benedict and four sons, Oura, Lester, Robert, and Clarence Benedict. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, Rev. Edward H. Smith of Oshkosh officiating. The interment will be at the Bell Cemetery near Winneconne.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
November 3, 1959, Pg 11
GEORGE BENEDICT, BUTTE DES MORTS, IS FATALLY STRICKEN
WINNECONNE -- George Oura Benedict, 62, a lifelong resident of Butte des Morts, died Saturday at Avondale, Ariz., of a heart attack. He and his wife had gone to Arizona for the winter season.
Mr. Benedict was born in Butte des Morts, June 30, 1897, and in his earlier years did trapping in the area. He was employed for many years by Waite Carpet Co. in Oshkosh until 11 years ago, when poor health forced a semi invalid retirement. The Benedict's had gone to Arizona two months ago.
Survivors are his wife, Isabell; daughters, Mrs Roy Dean, Buckeye, Ariz., and Miss Victoria Benedict, at home; sons George Jr., Goodyear, Ariz., and Arthur, Avondale, Ariz.; sisters Mrs Norman Perry, Butte des Morts, Mrs. Lavina Schneider, Oshkosh, Mrs. Ren Starke, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Earl Andrews, Two Rivers, and brothers Cyrus and Raymond, Butte des Morts and Warren of Oshkosh. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services have been tentatively set at Mueller Funeral Home here at 2 p.m. Thursday, pending arrival of the body from Arizona. The Rev Kenneth Craig will officiate, with burial in Lakeview Memorial Park at Oshkosh.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
December 27, 1985, Pg 20
ISABEL BENEDICT
BUTTE DES MORTS -- Isabel Benedict, 79, Liberty, Ariz., and formerly of Butte des Morts, died Wednesday in Perryville, Ariz.
She was born Aug. 14, 1906, in Little Chute, Minn., the daughter of Constant and Pearl Waulkavick Wagner. She married George Benedict in 1924. He died in November 1959.
Mrs. Benedict lived with her husband in Butte des Morts until 1950, when they moved to Buckeye, Ariz.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (June) Dean, Arizona, and Mrs. Roy (Vicki) Wolford, Oregon; two sons, George Jr., Arizona, and Arthur, Oregon; one brother, Edward Wagner, Omro; two half brothers, Richard Wagner and Donald Wagner, both of Green Bay; two stepbrothers, Harry Mostek and Frank Mostek, both of Green Bay, one half sister, Dolores Van Lannen, Green Bay; one stepsister, Mary Liebert, Green Bay; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, the Rev. Paul Vanden Hogen officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh.
Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from noon to the time of services.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Thursday, February 26, 1925, Pg 9
OLDEST RESIDENT OF BUTTE DES MORTS DIES
(Special to the Northwestern)
Butte des Morts, Wis. -- Mrs. Jane Benedict, an old resident of Butte des Morts, died here Wednesday after an illness for several years. She was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 1844 and came to this place when ten years of age, where she resided since.
She leaves to mourn her one daughter, Mrs. Wilsy Johnston of Butte des Morts, a granddaughter, Miss Ruth Fessler of the town of Neenah, a grandson, Rufus Benedict, of Puyallup, Wash., two brothers, F.L. Brown of Seattle, and William Brown of McCook, Neb.
Mrs. Benedict was the oldest resident here and was well known by a large number of Oshkosh residents.
The funeral will be held at the home at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Thursday, April 4, 1935, Pg 21
VILLAGE RESIDENT DIES AT HER HOME
Winneconne, Wis. -- (Special) -- Mrs. Oura Benedict, died at her home at Butte des Morts Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. She had been an invalid for seven years.
Mrs. Benedict was born at Canistoda, NY, April 19, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Johnson. She had lived at Butte des Morts for 40 years.
She was married to Mr. Benedict, June 20, 1895, at Winneconne. Twelve children were born, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. Norman Perry, George Benedict, and Mrs. Margaret Sweeney, Butte des Morts; Mrs. Earl Andrews, Mountain, Wis.; Cyrus Benedict, Butte des Morts; Mrs. Louis Nitzke, Iron Mountain, Mich.; Mrs. Albert Schneider, Oshkosh; and Raymond, Lillian, and Warren Benedict, Butte des Morts.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nora Johnson, Toledo, O., and Mrs. Mary Kimball, New York; and two brothers, George and Wallace Johnson, New York.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church at Winneconne. The Rev. O.P. Lovik will officiate. Burial will be at the Bell cemetery.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Tuesday, July 7, 1998, Pg C3
MARGARET M. BENEDICT
CORNELL -- Margaret M. Benedict, age 84, of 3348 Co 426 - 24th Rd, Cornell, died Sunday morning, July 5th, at the Christian Park Village. She was born October 1, 1913 in Tustin, WI and was the daughter of Fred & Della (Ringling) Shanrock. She was married to Clarence Benedict in 1929 and he preceded her in death on June 4, 1971. She then moved to the Delta County area in 1972. For many years she was a waitress at Jimmy's Whitehouse Inn in Butte des Morts, WI. She was of the Methodist Faith, a former member of the Cornell Senior Citizens, and enjoyed gardening & craftwork. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Virginia & Gen.
Survivors include: 2 daughters -- Mrs. Betty (Alfred) Dahl of Cornell, Joan Case of Escanaba; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandson; 2 sisters -- Inez (Harv) Luft of Hemet, CA, Ardela Hurst of Oshkosh, WI; several nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba from 3 - 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday. Funeral services for Margaret M. Benedict will be held at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lowell Fox officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh, WI.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Monday, February 28, 1977, Pg 27
MRS. MARY BENEDICT
WINNECONNE -- Mrs. Mary Benedict, 89, of Butte des Morts, died today at 7:15 a.m. at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh.
She was born March 17, 1887 in Winneconne, the daughter of Francis and Mary Maxwell Alyea. She married Clarence Benedict and the lived in Butte des Morts their entire lifetimes.
Surviving are two sons, Bertie and John Benedict of Butte des Morts; and one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Lily Mae) Boche of Appleton. There are seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death.
Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Mueller Funeral Chapel in Winneconne with the Rev. Richard Krell officiating. Interment will be in the Bell Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mueller Funeral Home after 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Obituary Info
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Monday, November 23, 1925, Pg 10
WAS PIONEER OF COUNTY
One Of The Oldest Residents Of Butte des Morts Expires. Funeral Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Charlotte Benedict, one of the oldest residents of Butte des Morts, and the widow of the late Cyrus S. Benedict, who passed away nine years ago, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maria Mae Flaherty, at Butte des Morts Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. The deceased had been ailing for three years and recently had been ill with the grippe.
Mrs. Benedict was born at Canisteo, Steuben county, New York, in 1847, and came to this section of the country when 10 years old, settling in the town of Winneconne. Her marriage to Cyrus Benedict took place in 1866. She is survived by five children, Oura, Jessie, Robert, and Clarence Benedict and Mrs. Flaherty, of Butte des Morts, twenty grandchildren and ? great grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Flaherty at 1:30 o'clock and from the Butte des Morts church at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.H. Wiese in charge.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Friday, November 27, 1925, Pg 4
FUNERAL OF PIONEER
Services For Mrs. Benedict At Butte des Morts Are Impressive -- The Exercises
The funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Benedict, pioneer resident of Butte des Morts, was held Wednesday afternoon at that village. Rev. C.H. Welse officiating. A short prayer service was held at the home at 1:30 o'clock and the church service was held at 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Welse sang. Interment was in the village cemetery.
The pallbearers were: John Moran, F.C. Scovil, E. Libby, J.J. ???, ? Doty, and George Overton.
Among those attending the funeral of the county pioneer were: Mrs. Stanley Cooper of Iron Mountain, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. John Moran of Omro, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Doughty, J. Tucker, Mrs. Mary Nickel, Mrs. J. Shawano, Mrs. Sarah Rasmussen and Mrs. O.A. Rasmussen, all of Winneconne: Guy Statelor of Two Rivers, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. George Benedict, Mrs. E. Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. George Mitzschski of Iron Mountain; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stein, Mr. and Mrs. ?. Doty, Mrs. E.E. Meleus, Mrs. E.C. Beech, K. Luhm, Mrs. George Hilton and A.A. Stannard, all of Oshkosh; and Mrs. Myra Hanson of Winchester. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
March 23, 1989, Pg 24
MARY JANE BENEDICT
Mary Jane Benedict, 69, of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Mayo-St. Luke Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla.
She was born in Oshkosh Aug. 23, 1919, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Neustifter Lang. She married Jesse Benedict Dec. 30, 1942, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband; a son, Jay, (Shirley) Benedict of Appleton; a daughter, Mrs. James (Candice) Scheuer of Jacksonville, Fla; four sisters, Vivian Lang, Mrs. Stan (Elaine) Whittaker and Mrs. Geraldine Wollangk, all of Oshkosh, and Mrs. Gordon (Carole) Cell of Cambridge, Minn.; and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Fiss and Bills Funeral Home Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, with the Rev. Larry Seidl officiating. Visitation will be on Friday at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 6. On Monday morning at 9 o'clock there will be a memorial Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Larry Seidl officiating. Entombment will be in Lake View Memorial Park.
A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Friday, March 19, 1937, Pg 4
BUTTE DES MORTS MAN IS STRICKEN SUDDENLY
Oril Benedict, 69, a resident of Butte des Morts for many years, died at his home in that village Thursday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. Although he had been in ill health for some time, he had not been confined to his home, and death was due to a sudden heart attack. Mr. Benedict was born Aug. 1, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sirah Benedict.
He is survived by 10 children; Mrs. Clara Perry, George, Mrs. Margaret Sweeney, Cyrus, Raymond, and Warren, all of Butte des Morts; Mrs. Mary Andrews of Mountain, Wis.; Mrs. Vivian Nitzke of Iron Mountain, Mich.; Mrs. Lavina Schneider of Oshkosh and Mrs. Lillian Hart of this city. Surviving also are 25 grandchildren; three brothers, Jesse, Robert and Clarence, all of Butte des Morts and one sister, Mrs. May Flaherty, also of that village.
Services will be held at the Baptist church, Winneconne, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. H.E. Mansfield officiating. Burial will be in Bell cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Saturday afternoon to the time of the services.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Sunday, December 17, 2995
RAYMOND A. BENEDICT
BUTTE DES MORTS -- Raymond A. Benedict, 80, a lifelong resident of Butte des Morts, died
unexpectedly Saturday at his home.
He was born April 4, 1915 in Butte des Morts, the son of the late Oura and Lavina Johnston Benedict.
He honored his country in the United States Army serving under General Patton, fighting in all the major
battles of World War II and serving from December 1, 1942 to December 28, 1945. After the war,
Raymond returned to Butte des Morts and married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth Huntington, on February 18, 1947. He was employed with Courtney and Plummer Inc. of Neenah for many years, retiring in 1976. His wife preceded him in death on October 5, 1993.
Ray was an avid sportsman and loved his cabin in Rush County, which he built. Ray�s whole life was his wife and he was the greatest father on earth. He was a member of St. Paul�s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Winneconne, a member of the VFW, a member of Giles-Luce American Legion Post 364 of Winneconne, a charter member of the Butte des Morts Citizens Association, a member of the National Rifle Association and the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association.
He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Richard and Marie Benedict of Winneconne and
Raymond and Linda Benedict Jr. of Butte des Morts; five daughters and four sons-in-laws, Luella and
Ronald Heagle of Butte des Morts, Arletta Joas of Oshkosh, Delores and Carl Cihlar of Butte des Morts,
Dorothy and George Malone and Judy and Howard Fuhs, all of Oshkosh; 28 grandchildren; 48
great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, six sisters and one
grandson, Richard Heagle.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lake View Memorial Park Chapel, Oshkosh, with
Rev. Mark Albrecht and Rev. John Covach officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park
Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mueller Funeral Home in Winneconne on Monday rom 5 to 8 p.m. where a tribute to a veteran�s service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friends may continue to call at Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Mueller Funeral Home Inc.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
April 1, 1992, Pg 11
ROY A. BENEDICT
RHODA M. BENEDICT
NEENAH -- Roy A. and Rhoda M. Benedict, Neenah, entered into eternal life unexpectedly together in an automobile accident on Monday, March 30, 1992, in Edgefield County, SC.
Roy, 52, was born Jan. 30, 1940, in Neenah, the son of Roy and Doris Bradley Benedict.
He was a lifelong resident of Neenah and had been employed at Kimberly-Clark Corp. as a truck driver for 15 years. He was a member of Nicolet Council Knights of Columbus No. 1838 and the Horseless Carriage Club of America. He had been an American Field Service parent. he was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing and traveling. He served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his mother, Doris Elmer of Winneconne; a brother, Edward (Fern) of Las Vegas; and two sisters, Jackie (James) Bailey of Port Wing and Patsy Hansen of Winchester.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy; and a sister, Sophie Pamer.
Rhoda, 50, was born Oct. 31, 1941, in Menasha, the daughter of Albert and Mildred McMinimy Jacobs.
She had been a lifelong resident of Neenah-Menasha. She had also been employed at Kimberly-Clark Corp. as a lab technician in consumer tissue research for 12 years. Rhoda was pursuing her bachelor of science degree in liberal arts at UW-Oshkosh. She was also member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Homemaker's and Nicolet Ladies. She had been a Girl Scout leader for 12 years and an AFS parent.
Rhoda was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. She enjoyed golfing and traveling.
She is survived by her father, Al Jacobs of Mountain View, Ark., two sisters, Mabel Annette (Ronald) Treichel of Mountain View, and her twin sister, Ruth (Leonard) Glodowski of Parkersburg, W.Va.; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Kathy Jacobs of Menasha.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred, and a brother, Walter Jacobs.
Roy and Rhoda are survived by three daughters, Sue (David) Trefethren of Appleton, Dawn Benedict (fiance Chris Pieper) of Green Bay and Karen Benedict of Neenah; three grandchildren, Bill and Andrew Trefethren and Amanda Benedict, and nieces and nephews.
They were preceded in death by a son, Allen.
Funeral services for Roy and Rhoda will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, in Laemmrich Funeral Home, Menasha, and at 11 a.m. in St. Gabriel Catholic Church, with the Revs. Richard Allen and C. Terrence LaCombe officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Neenah.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where there will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
Our precious parents -- so full of life and love. Throughout your lives, there have been many trials and tribulations. Throughout each of these, you gained strength and, in turn, gave us each some strength. You taught us what kindness is and how to act toward our neighbor. You taught us how valuable God is in our lives and that our spirit is important.
You were "the wind beneath our wings," our foundation and strength.
Mom and Dad -- you have left so much of yourselves behind. You have been an incredible
part of our lives, and we thank God for your time on Earth. You went home together as was your wish.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Winneconne Weekly News
May 1953
ROBERT BENEDICT, WINNECONNE, DIES
WINNECONNE, Wis. (Special) -- Robert P. Benedict, 79, a lifelong resident of the Winneconne-Butte des Morts area, died Sunday evening at the summer home of his daughter, Mrs. David Courtney, Town of Winneconne.
Mr. Benedict, who was a widely-known trapper, hunter and fisherman, spent many years on the extensive Benedict Marsh near Butte des Morts.
He retired about 16 years ago and since then had lived with his daughter at Neenah and in the Town of Winneconne.
Mr. Benedict was born in Butte des Morts Oct 9, 1873, and was married in 1903 to Sophie O'Flaherty, Mrs. Benedict died March 23, 1928.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. David Courtney, Mrs. Viola Heagle, Wabeno, and Mrs. Cora Clark, Oshkosh; a son, Roy, Neenah; two brothers, Jess and Clarence, both of Butte des Morts; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The remains will lie in state at the Mueller Funeral home from Tuesday noon until noon Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at the Winneconne Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Obituary Info
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
March 10, 1972, Pg 12
62-YEAR OLD MAN'S DEATH RULED SUICIDE
The death of a 62 year-old rural Superior man was ruled a suicide by Winnebago County Coroner Duane I. Moore this morning.
Dead is Roy E. Benedict, formerly of Neenah. Moore said the man died at about 9 p.m. Thursday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
According to Winnebago County authorities, Benedict's body was found lying on the ground at the rear of his 1965 auto as it was parked on Lasley Point Road, about one mile west of the Highway 110 intersection in the Town of Winneconne.
An unidentified Town of Winneconne man who was driving by discovered the body at about 10:16 p.m. Thursday.
Benedict, who was a resident of Neenah most of his life, had recently moved to the Superior area. Officials said he had been depressed.
Moore said the man died from a shot from a .30-.30 caliber, lever action rifle.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
March 11, 1972, Pg 26
BENEDICT SERVICES
WINNECONNE -- Services for Roy E. Benedict, 62, of Port Wing, Wis., will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, with Rev. Ronald Kuka officiating. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. The casket will remain closed.
He was born in Butte des Morts on May 12, 1909, and was married to Doris Bradley in May 1937.
Mr. Benedict had been a beater engineer at Kimberly-Clark Corp. until his retirement in May, 1971 when he moved to Port Wing.
Surviving are his widow, Doris; two sons, Edward R. Benedict, Port Wing, and Roy A. Benedict, Neenah; three daughters, Mrs. Sophie J. Pamer and Miss Jacqueline Benedict, Milwaukee, and Miss Patsy Benedict, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Clark, Oshkosh, and Mrs. Viola Zaumayer, San Jose, Calif., and eight grandchildren.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
October 6, 1993, Pg B-3
RUTH J. BENEDICT
BUTTE DES MORTS -- Ruth J. Benedict, 78, Butte des Morts, died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 5, 1993, at her home.
She was born Sept 4, 1915, in Allenville, daughter of the late Howard and Anne Agnes Huntington Sr. She was schooled and raised in Kimberly. She married Raymond Benedict Feb. 18, 1947, and they made their home in Butte des Morts.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Winneconne, and was a former member of its Ladies Aid, and active member of the Butte des Morts Ladies Guild and has served as its president since 1964, a member of the Butte des Morts Homemakers, Monday Sewing Group of the Butte des Morts Lions and a Red Cross volunteer.
Ruth loved sewing, crafts, flowers, life and family, friends, and most of all her loving husband, Ray.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond; five daughters and four sons-in-laws, Luella and Ronald Heagle of Butte des Morts, Arletta Joas of Winneconne, Delores and Carl Cihlar of Butte des Morts, Dorothy and George Malone of Oshkosh, and Judy and Howard Fuhs of Oshkosh; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Marie Benedict of Winneconne and Raymond and Linda Benedict Jr. of Butte des Morts; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Howard and Jean Huntington of Kimberly and Donald Huntington of Hopewell, Va.; a sister-in-law, LaVina Schneider of Oshkosh; many nieces, nephews, and all of her dear and wonderful lady friends from her guild and neighbors.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Emke and Pearl Benedict, and a grandson, Rick Heagle.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winneconne, the Rev. John Covach officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh.
Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. today at Mueller Funeral Home and may continue to call from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the church.
A memorial has been established to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Hospice Association.
The Lord has taken me home at last,
no more pain and suffering like in the past.
I may not be with you like I used to be,
but I'll always remember how much you meant to me.
So as I walk in the garden with a smile on my face,
I've asked God to protect you for the rest of your days.
From your loving Daughter,
Dorothy
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Obituary Info
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Friday, March 23, 1928, Pg 4
MRS. SOPHIE BENEDICT DIES AT HOME AT WINNECONNE
(Special to The Northwestern)
Winneconne, Wis., -- Mrs. Sophie Benedict, wife of Robert Benedict, died at their home in Winneconne this morning at 2:40 o'clock following an illness of several months duration. The deceased was 45 years old. She was born in Oshkosh, Aug. 28, 1883, but had left this city in childhood to reside in Winneconne where she had lived nearly all her life.
Mrs. Benedict was an ardent chruch worker and a member of the Presbyterian church of Winneconne. She was united in marriage with Robert Benedict of that village in 1904.
Besides the husband, three daughters, one son, and two brothers survive. The daughters are: Mrs. Alvin Heagle of Seymour, Wis., and the Misses Cora and Marie Benedict, of Winneconne; and the son, Roy Benedict, also of Winneconne. The surviving brothers are Timothy Flarity of Butte des Morts, and Fred Flarity of Fond du Lac. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Benedict, four of whom preceded the deceased in death.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the church. Interment will be in the Bell cemetery.
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Saturday, March 31, 1928, Pg 21
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. ROBERT BENEDICT ARE LARGELY ATTENDED
(special to the Northwestern)
Winneconne, Wis. -- Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Benedict were held at the home here and at the Presbyterian church. Rev. O.F. DeWitt officiating. Interment was in the Bell cemetery. The pallbearers were Clarence Benedict, Jr., Bertie Benedict, Richard Benedict, Timothy Flaherity, John Sutter, Jr., and John Perry, Jr.
The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Winneconne. Those present at the services from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. O. Johnston of Racine; Mr. J.M. Smick, Miss Mary Galligan, Mr. and Mr. George Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Meyers, Mrs. E. Schultz, K.E. Luhm, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Darling, Mr. and Mrs. H. Doty, A. Stein, Miss Elsie Stein, Mrs. A. Reeck, N. Stein, MR. and Mrs. Bert Cross, and many relatives and friends of Butte des Morts and other communities.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
April 21, 1980, Pg 25
WILLIAM R. BENEDICT
William R. Benedict, 69, of Oshkosh, died Sunday afternoon in Mercy Medical Center.
He was born July 25, 1910, in Butte des Morts, and was married to Irene Zaumeyer, July 12, 1947, in Oshkosh.
A World War II veteran, Mr. Benedict served in the East Indies, New Guinea, and Luzon. He was employed as a truck driver for Courtney & Plummer Inc., Neenah, for 30 years, then as a security guard for Pinkerton's Inc. until his retirement in 1975.
Surviving are his widow; two stepsons, Thomas Zaumeyer, Orange, Calif., and Rodger Zaumeyer, Nassau, Bahamas; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Carol Reinke, Butte des Morts, Mrs. Jack (Becky) Botton, Suffern, NY, Mrs. David (Mary) Wilson, Milton, and Mrs. Thomas (Jackie) Gallas, Pewaukee; two brothers, Jesse Benedict, Oshkosh, and Ronald Heagle, Butte des Morts; 20 step-grandchildren and five step-greatgrandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, the Rev. Richard Krell officiating. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery, town of Winneconne.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday until the time of services.
Contributed by Janet Eiler
BLACK WOLF WOMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Alma Bergman, wife of Fred Bergman, a resident of the town of Black Wolf, died Thursday afternoon shortly before 3 o'clock at Mercy hospital, following an operation performed Tuesday morning. She had been in poor health for some time.
Mrs. Bergman was born Feb. 23, 1880, in Oshkosh, but removed to the town of Friendship, Fond du Lac County, when a child. She was married Nov. 19, 1902, to Mr. Bergman, a resident of the town of Eldorado. Shortly after their marriage, they removed to the town of Black Wolf, where they had resided since.
The survivors are Mr. Bergman; two children, Viola and Anita; one brother, Fred J. Sonnenberg, of the town of Friendship, and three sisters, Mrs. J. Simon Fluor, of Anta Ana Calif., and Mrs. Ida Heyer and Mrs. William Love, both of this city.
Final rites will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home and 2 o'clock at the Vandyne Lutheran church, Rev. John Schultz officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn cemetery in the town of Black Wolf.
The remains may be reviewed at the residence from this afternoon to the time of the services.
Submitted by: Michelle Campbell
Fred C. Bergman
Fred C. Bergman, 88, of 2213 Doty St., died Monday at 3 p.m. at Mercy Hospital, where he had been a patient nine weeks. He had been in ill health one year.
He was born in the town of Eldorado on Feb. 19, 1875, son of August and Caroline Bergman. In 1902, he was married to Anna Sonnenberg, who proceeded him in death in 1930. On Sept. 19, 1931, he was married to Mrs. Anna Koehler.
Mr. Bergman, a retired farmer, was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, Anna; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh Williams and Mrs. Albert Hoernke, Oshkosh; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Oliver Guhl, Oshkosh, and Mrs. James Mooney, Milwaukee; one brother, Henry Bergman, Fond du Lac; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one son, Donald, six brothers and two sisters.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Konrad Funeral Home, with the Rev. I Harold Kuester, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.
Submitted by: Michelle Campbell
(Carrie Klinke)
Monday, June 16, 1890 Neenah Times
Mrs. Hans Bergstrom died at the hospital in Oshkosh on Saturday,
and the remains were brought to this city for burial. The funeral was
held this afternoon.
Mrs. and Mrs. H. Bergstrom. of Wauseka, and Julius Klinke, of
Milwaukee, are in the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hans Bergstrom.
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