1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Wisconsin Births 1801-1928.
3Wisconsin Death Index 1959 - 1997, p.023087. "Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 about Wilmer Aaron Steuber
Name: Wilmer Aaron Steuber
Death Date: 27 Aug 1992
Location: Columbia (May be abbreviated)
Certificate: 023087."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Census, Federal - 1910 - Sauk, WI, Prairie du Sac Village, Ancestry p.12, 22 Apr 1910, Ancestry.com. "Line 68 Dwelling # 188 Family # 174 6th St.
Wintermantel, John head age 43 m 1st 17 yrs WI GER Swit occ: clerk/general store
Emma E. wife 43 m 1st 17 yrs WI Swit Swit 5 chil b/5 liivng
George B. son 16 s WI WI WI
Caraline S. dau 13 s same
Agnes E dau 10 s "
Ella M. dau 6 s "
Lillie A. dau 4 s "
Ragatz, Caroline mother-in-law 79 w Ger Ger Ger imm: 1842 6 chil b/5 living."3Social Security Death Index.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, obituary from unknown newspaper, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information. "May M. Meng
May M. Meng, 88, died on Saturday, Aug. 4, 1990, at her home.
She was born in Troy, on May27, 1902. She was the daughter of the late Felix and Sarah (Wintermantel) Sprecher. She taught school for several years at Witwen, Black Hawk and Harrisburg rural schools. She was also employed by the General Telephone Company as chief operator and cashier for 30 years. She married Raymond L. Meng on Nov. 16, 1963, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1990. She was a member of the Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Cheerful Gleaners Sunday School Class. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Florence.
She is survived by a sister, Grace Litscher of Prairie du Sac; and many nieces, nephews an dear friends.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Concordia United Methodist Church in Prairie du Sac, with Pastor David Hein officiating. Burial followed in the Prairie du Sac Cemetery."3Social Security Death Index.
4Social Security Death Index.
5Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856.
1Census, Federal - 1930 - Sauk Co., WI, Honey Creek. "Name: Carl A Litscher
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Race: White
Home in 1930: Honey Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin
View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Grace A Litscher
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
occupation: Farmer/ general farming
Household Members:
Name Age
Carl A Litscher 42
Grace A Litscher 30
Marion M Litscher 4
[4 2/12]
Doris A Litscher 1
[1 5/12]
Otis Hankel 23."2Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
3Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, Obituary from Unknown newspaper, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information. "Carl A. Litscher
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Carl A. Litscher, 78, died Sunday (Aug. 28, 1966) in a nursing home after a long illness.
He was born in Sauk City and farmed in the town of Honey Creek, until retiring in 1964 and moving to Prairie du Sac.
Surviving are his wife, Grace; two daughters, Mrs. A. E. Erickson, Neenah; and Mrs. Doris L. Gasser, in Japan, two sons, Lenard, Honey Creek; and David,Prairie du Sac; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Concordia Evangelical United Brethren Church. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zimmerman funeral home, Sauk City, and at the church after 12:30 p.m. Thursday."4Social Security Death Index.
5Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856.
6Social Security Death Index.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information. ""Grace worked on the farm and helped out at relatives when babies were born."
OBITUARY:
Prairie du Sac - Grace A. Litscher, age 91 died on Sunday, November 10, 1991 at the Sauk Prarie Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on March 24, 1900 on the family farm in Troy Township near Black Hawk. She was the daughter of the late Felix and Sarah (Wintermantel) Sprecher. She married Carl A. Litscher on April 2, 1925. He preceded her in death in 1966. Over the years she enjoyed participating with the Sauk County Homemakers Club. She had a keen interest in and was supportive of the community. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, May Meng and Florence who died in a farm accident at age two; and a son, Lenard. She is survived by two daughters, Marion (Bud) Ericksen of Atlanta, Georgia, and Doris Litscher Gasser of Prairie du Sac; and a son, David Litscher of rural Prairie du Sac; 11 grandchildren; and a great grandson, Alex. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. at Concordia United Methodist Church with Pastor David Hein officiating. Burial will follow at the Prarie du Sac Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call on Tuesday, November 12, 1991 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at THE VAN DEVENTER FUNERAL HOME in Prairie du Sac."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Obituary, Madison.com, 15 Mar 2017. "Litscher, David George
20 hrs ago
PRAIRIE DU SAC - David George Litscher, age 79, died Friday, March 10, 2017, at Sauk Prairie Healthcare. He was born in the township of Honey Creek to the late Carl and Grace (Sprecher) Litscher.
David volunteered to serve for the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961, where he was stationed in Germany. David was married to Jane (Gruber) Litscher on Dec. 22, 1962. He was a proud farmer for his entire life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lenard Litscher.
He is survived by his wife, Jane (Gruber) Litscher; sisters, Marion Ericksen and Doris Litscher-Gasser; sons, Bryan (Carol) Litscher, Rich (Jill) Litscher, and Nathan (Rebecca) Litscher; daughter, Suzanne; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and lifelong friends.
David's family extends sincere gratitude to the staff at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, particularly Dr. Sarah Niles and nurses Melissa and Cathy. He found peace and pride knowing he was to die on the property that was formerly his farm.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017, at FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Sauk City, Wis., with Pastor Bill Kapp officiating. Burial will follow in the Prairie du Sac Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the church.
hooversonfuneralhomes.com."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
4Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, Obituary - Sauk-Prairie Star, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information. "Viola Sorg, 74 dies unexpectedly
Mrs. Howard L. Sorg, 74, of Black Hawk, Rt. 1 Spring Green, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct.24. The former Viola A. Sprecher was born on May 31, 1904, in the Township of Troy. She was married to Mr. Sorg Feb. 20, 1926. The couple had farmed for many years in the township of Troy prior to moving to Black Hawk in 1973.
She was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church of Black Hawk.
She is survived by: her husband; three sons, Calvin and Fred of rural Spring Green; two daughters, Mrs. Wilfred (Joyce) Gasser, Rt. 1, Plain, and Mrs. Robert (June) Sater, of Madison; 27 grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence and Wilbert Sprecher, both of rural Sauk City; and two sisters, Mrs. Cecil (Rosina) McCready of rural Spring Green and Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Hehenberger of Sauk City.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct 27, at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Black Hawk."3Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856.
1Obituary, Wisconsin State Journal, 25 Jan 2011. "Howard "Fred" Sorg, age 71, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22 , 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison.
Fred was born on May 17, 1939, the son of the late Howard L. and Viola (Sprecher) Sorg. He was united in marriage to Joyce Quade on June 27, 1959. Fred was employed by Foremost Farms for many years. He enjoyed his hobby farm, working the land, fishing, trapping and cutting wood. His greatest pride was spending time with children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; seven children, Jeff (Chris) of Spring Green, Jenell (Hubert) Bindl of Plain, Jody (Deb) of Burnsville, Minn., Jill (Dee Dee) Sorg of Prairie du Sac, Jay of San Jose, Calif., Jane (Tim) Pagel of Lodi, and Jeremy (Theresa) of Mazomanie; 14 grandchildren; four siblings, Cal (Phyllis) of Sauk City, Joyce (Wilfred) Gasser of Plain, John (Dorothy) of Prairie du Sac, and June (Bob) Sater of Waunakee; two aunts, Ruth Hehenberger of Sauk City, and Marcella Sprecher of Sauk City; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ava Pagel.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Black Hawk, with Pastor Kendall Schlittler officiating. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the HOOVERSON FUNERAL HOME, Sauk City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the family for a memorial to be determined at a later date.
Hooverson Funeral Home
Sauk City (608) 643-6430
hooversonfuneralhomes.com."2Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, obituary from unknown newspaper, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information. "Wilbert Sprecher
Wilbert Frederick "Bill" Sprecher, 87, died at his Sauk City home Sunday evening, May 28, 1995 in the presence of his family. He had been in an extended period of failing health. Born Sept. 7, 1907 in Blackhawk, he was the son of Fred and Rose (Wintermantel) Sprecher. He married the former Marcella Felix of Honey Creek May 9, 1939 and farmed near Blackhawk until 1984. He was a member of the Blackhawk United Methodist Church his entire life, serving various offices and committees. He was a charter member of the Men's Brotherhood.
Survivors are: His wife Marcella; children Wilmar (Marilyn), Maurice, Karen (Paul) Ladd and Marla, all living in the Sauk Prairie area; sisters Rosina (Cecil) McCready of Prairie du Sac and Ruth (Donald) Hehenberger of Sauk City; sister-in-law Argent Sprecher of Blackhawk; and grandchildren Michael and Kirk Sprecher and Tinothy Ladd.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Viola and Howard Sorg and brother Clarence.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 31 at Blackhawk United Methodist Church, Pastor Dennis Weis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Gneikow-Hooverson Funeral Home assisted."3Social Security Death Index.
4Social Security Death Index.
5Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Obituary, Wisconsin State Journal, 12 Feb 2014. "SAUK CITY - Marcella Sprecher, age 102, passed into eternal life with our Lord, on early Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family at her bedside.
Marcella was born on March 22, 1911, in the township of Honey Creek, Wis., daughter of George and Sarah Felix. She grew up on the Honey Creek farm next to the church, where her parents were faithful members, and came to love church music at an early age. Marcella graduated from Prairie du Sac High School, in 1928, and went on to study music at the Wisconsin School of Music, in Madison. She began teaching piano students before she was married, and several years beyond. About this time, Marcella accompanied the Sauk County Male Chorus, for about 10 years.
Marcella married Wilbert Sprecher, on May 9, 1936, at the (then) EUB Blackhawk Church, in rural Sauk City. Together they farmed near Blackhawk, and raised four children, Wilmar, Maurice, Karen, and Marla. Marcella and Wilbert loved the church. So Marcella was always grateful for her opportunity to be the church's organist for many years, as well as enjoyed being the piano accompanist for the children's choir for several years, and then in recent years, with the organist.
Another privilege she felt honored to have and enjoyed was to accompany the Sauk County Homemakers Chorus, for about 15 years. She enjoyed a variety of other interests, as sewing, quilting, or other creative crafts. She always liked to learn a new challenging project. Every summer she was always very busy in her large garden and berry patches, to provide so well for her family. Marcella enjoyed being with family and sometimes playing games on a Sunday. She and Wilbert enjoyed visiting relatives, and Marcella always found it so interesting to keep up with "family tree" records.
Marcella is survived by her children, Wilmar (Marilyn), Maurice, Karen (Paul) Ladd, and Marla; three grandchildren, Michael Sprecher (Richard Schwandt), Kirk (Stephanie) Sprecher, and Timothy Ladd; three great-grandchildren, Maddie, Sydney, and Sam Sprecher; a sister-in-law, Ruth Hehenberger, and a cousin, Gertrude Wilhelm; nephews and nieces; and special friends of the family, Nita Enge and Barb Oelke. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Wilbert; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Viola Sorg, Clarence and Argent Sprecher, Cecil and Rosina McCready and Don Hehenberger; and many cousins.
Funeral services will be held at the BLACKHAWK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Sauk City, at 11 a.m., on Feb. 14, 2014. Visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to be of choice.
Your family will miss you, but we are comforted by our memories and your assurance in His peace and joy.
Read more: http://host.madison.com/news/local/obituaries/sprecher-marcella/article_a3392eda-a0ce-5f6c-a010-dd6d5af7b8b3.html#ixzz2tMnLd9mW."3Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Obituary, WI State Journal , 27 Apr 2016. "PRAIRIE DU SAC - Wilmar Frederick Sprecher was born at home in Blackhawk on April 29, 1937, to the late Wilbert and Marcella Sprecher; he died at his home in Honey Creek on April 23, 2016. Wil enjoyed running, having completed over 30 marathons, including the Boston Marathon. His favorite run was Grandma's Marathon in Duluth. Most will remember Wil running up and down PF and Von Wald Road. Wil's Iron Man marathon was his battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. This was his final marathon. He never gave up; he crossed the finish line a winner.
Wil was baptized and confirmed in the Blackhawk UM Church. He attended Prairie du Sac High School, UW Short Course, and served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. Wil was a firefighter for Madison Fire Dept., and worked 30 + years for MMHI. Wil married Marilyn Holly on April 23, 1966.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; sons, Michael (Richard Schwandt) and Kirk (Stephanie); and three special grandchildren, Madeline, Sydney and Samuel. He is further survived by his brother, Maurice; sisters, Karen (Paul) Ladd and Marla; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn Rufenacht, Ralph and Kathie Holly, and Mark and Linda Holly; and many nieces and nephews.
Wil was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Marcella Sprecher; his in-laws,
Henry and Esther Holly; sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Donald Fuller; and brother-in-law, Richard Holly.
A Celebration of Wil's Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016, at the BLACK HAWK - BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, S10174 County Road C, Sauk City. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be held in the Honey Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Denzer United Methodist Church, Badger Honor Flight, or the Good Neighbor Clinic. Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Doris Litcher Gasser, Wintermantels Bound for America 1856, unpublished, obituaryunknown newspaper, Marilyn Arnold, 3 Fraust Circle, Madison,WI 53711. a collection of loose papers in a yellow folder. The papers include drawings by Doris Litscher Gasser, copies of photos, obituaries, and genealogic information. "Sprecher, Clarence
Black Hawk - Clarence J. Sprecher, age 73, of Black Hawk, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 1985, following an apparent heart attack. he was born on May 18, 1912, the son of Fred and Rose (Wintermantel) Sprecher on the family farm which he still owned at the time of his death.he was a graduate of the Prairie du Sac High School and the University of Wisconsin. He had served on the Sauk County Board of Supervisors for 32 years, 15 years of which he was County Board Chairman. Clarence played a large role in the planning and construction of the UW-Baraboo extension campus, for which he was presented with a Distinguished Citizen Award by the university. He also played a similar role in the expansion of the Sauk County Court House. He was an active member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, its men's club, Sauk Prairie Masonic Lodge F&AM 113. He loved farming, and even after his retirement enjoyed his daily trip to the farm to help his son, Dan. Survivors include his wife, Argent Marks; three sons, Thomas (Connie), Baraboo, Daniel (Sharon), rural Sauk City, and Gerald (Sarah). St. Charles, Illinois; four grandchildren, Corey, Tracey, Sarah, and John; a brother, Wilbert, Sauk City; and two sisters, Mrs. Cecil (Rosina) McCready, Spring Green, and Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Hehenberger, Sauk City. He was preceded in death by his parents; a siter, Mrs. Howard (Viola) Sorg. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday December 12, at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Black Hawk. Pastor Bob Linaberry will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gruber-Ellestad Funeral Home, Prairie du Sac."3Social Security Death Index.
4Social Security Death Index.
5Argent Rosetta Sprecher (Obituary), Oshkosh Northwestern, 12 Oct 2004, Oshkosh, WI, Clark County, WI, internet site, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty. "Argent Rosetta Sprecher
April 23, 1911-June 6, 2004
Argent Sprecher, 93, of Sauk City/Blackhawk, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 as a result of a fall.
Mrs. Sprecher was born on April 23, 1911 in Dorchester to Rev. John and Bertha (Nickels) Marks.
She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1929 and received a bachelor of science degree from North Central College, Naperville, Ill. in 1933. Mrs. Sprecher did postgraduate studies at UW-Madison. She taught home economics and English in Horicon and at Downers Grove, Ill.
During her fathers ministry at Blackhawk Methodist Church she met her future husband. On Aug. 21, 1943 she married Clarence Sprecher.
Mrs. Sprecher was an active member of the Blackhawk Church where she taught Sunday School and was very involved with church activities. She served on the school board during the consolidation of the rural grade schools and the Sauk Prairie High School.
In their retirement she and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
Mrs. Sprecher is survived by three sons, Thomas (Connie) Sprecher, of Baraboo, Daniel (Sharon) Sprecher, of Blackhawk and Gerald (Sarah) Sprecher, of Woodridge, Ill.; five grandchildren, Tracey (Steve) Breunig, of Blackhawk, Sarah (Dan) Lewison, of Baraboo, John Sprecher, of Ravensburg, Germany, Elizabeth and Colin Sprecher, of Woodridge, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Elise and Caroline Lewison and Dylan Breunig; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Hehenberger and Marcella Sprecher; a brother-in-law, Cecil McCready and she is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on Dec. 9, 1985; her parents; a grandson, Corey Sprecher and her sisters Ronnata Griffiths and Naomi Meyer.
Mrs. Sprecher was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Funeral services are June 10 at 11 a.m. at the Blackhawk United Methodist Church with Pastor Carol Quinn officiating. Visitation is at 10 a.m. to the time of service. Internment will follow in the Blackhawk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church.
- She touched many lives through her years as teacher, and will be remembered for her great love of her family and friends.". "Obit: Sprecher, Argent Rosetta (1911 - 2004)
Contact: Crystal Wendt
Email: crystalwendt@aol.com
Surnames: Sprecher, Nickesl, Marks, Breunig, Lewison, Hehenberger, McCready, Griffiths, Meyer, Quinn
----Source: Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wis.) 12 Oct. 2004
Sprecher, Argent Rosetta (23 April 1911 - 6 June 2004)
SAUK CITY/ BLACKHAWK - Argent Sprecher, age 93, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2004, as a result of a fall. She was born on April 23, 1911, in Dorchester, Wis., to the Rev. John and Bertha (Nickels) Marks.
Argent graduated from Jefferson High School on 1929, and received a bachelor of science degree from North Central College, Naperville, Ill., in 1933. She did post-graduate studies at UW-Madison. She taught home economics and English in Horicon and Downers Grove, Ill. During her father's ministry at Blackhawk Methodist Church, she met her future husband. On Aug. 21, 1943, she married Clarence Sprecher. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1985.
Argent was an active member of the Blackhawk Church, where she taught Sunday school and was very involved with church activities. Argent served on the school board during consolidation of the rural grade schools and the Sauk Prairie High School. In their retirement, Argent and Clarence enjoyed traveling throughout the world. Argent was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family.
She is survived by three sons, Thomas (Connie) Sprecher, Baraboo, Daniel (Sharon) Sprecher, Blackhawk, and Gerald (Sarah) Sprecher, Woodridge, Ill.; five grandchildren, Tracey (Steve) Breunig, Blackhawk, Sarah (Dan) Lewison, Baraboo, John Sprecher, Ravensburg, Germany, and Elizabeth and Colin Sprecher, Woodridge, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Elise and Caroline Lewison, and Dylan Breunig; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Hehenberger and Marcella Sprecher; and a brother-in-law, Cecil McCready.
She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. Argent was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Corey Sprecher; and her sisters, Ronnata Griffiths and Naomi Meyer.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the BLACKHAWK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, with Pastor Carol Quinn officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will follow in the Blackhawk Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the church."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Argent Rosetta Sprecher (Obituary), Oshkosh Northwestern, 12 Oct 2004, Oshkosh, WI, Clark County, WI, internet site, http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ClarkCounty. "Argent Rosetta Sprecher
April 23, 1911-June 6, 2004
Argent Sprecher, 93, of Sauk City/Blackhawk, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 as a result of a fall.
Mrs. Sprecher was born on April 23, 1911 in Dorchester to Rev. John and Bertha (Nickels) Marks.
She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1929 and received a bachelor of science degree from North Central College, Naperville, Ill. in 1933. Mrs. Sprecher did postgraduate studies at UW-Madison. She taught home economics and English in Horicon and at Downers Grove, Ill.
During her fathers ministry at Blackhawk Methodist Church she met her future husband. On Aug. 21, 1943 she married Clarence Sprecher.
Mrs. Sprecher was an active member of the Blackhawk Church where she taught Sunday School and was very involved with church activities. She served on the school board during the consolidation of the rural grade schools and the Sauk Prairie High School.
In their retirement she and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the world.
Mrs. Sprecher is survived by three sons, Thomas (Connie) Sprecher, of Baraboo, Daniel (Sharon) Sprecher, of Blackhawk and Gerald (Sarah) Sprecher, of Woodridge, Ill.; five grandchildren, Tracey (Steve) Breunig, of Blackhawk, Sarah (Dan) Lewison, of Baraboo, John Sprecher, of Ravensburg, Germany, Elizabeth and Colin Sprecher, of Woodridge, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Elise and Caroline Lewison and Dylan Breunig; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Hehenberger and Marcella Sprecher; a brother-in-law, Cecil McCready and she is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on Dec. 9, 1985; her parents; a grandson, Corey Sprecher and her sisters Ronnata Griffiths and Naomi Meyer.
Mrs. Sprecher was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Funeral services are June 10 at 11 a.m. at the Blackhawk United Methodist Church with Pastor Carol Quinn officiating. Visitation is at 10 a.m. to the time of service. Internment will follow in the Blackhawk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church.
- She touched many lives through her years as teacher, and will be remembered for her great love of her family and friends.".3Argent Rosetta Sprecher (Obituary).
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Ancestry.com, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection. "Cecil Cyrus McCready at age 97 has joined his wife, Rosina on November 20, 2010 and they are now together in heaven. He passed due to complications with Parkinson's disease that he lived with for 17 years. He was fortunate enough to spend all, but, the last month of his life at home. Cecil was born at home in Troy Township, the son of the late Bruce and Selma Agnes (Hosig) McCready on October 1, 1913. He was baptised and confirmed at the Reformed Church of Harrisburg. He attended the Harrisburg school in Troy Township, graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1931 and graduated from the U.W. Madison Agriculture short course in 1933. He married Rosina Sprecher on August 23, 1952 and they shared 45 years of happiness together. Cecil was a cancer survivor since 1968 and proudly supported the local Relay for Life for many years. He and Rosina were proudly recognized by the State of Wisconsin as a "Century Farm" in 1980. They farmed the same farm in Troy Township until 1989 when they moved to Prairie du Sac. Cecil served as a board member of Troy Township for many years. He was a member of the Black Hawk United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge (in Spring Green then Sauk Prairie), the Order of Eastern Star (Spring Green then Lodi), and the Sauk Prairie Optomist Club. He enjoyed travelling with his wife from coast to coast and including Alaska and Hawaii. Even after the passing of his wife, he enjoyed driving with friends and also taking the taxi. He is survived by his loving family; a daughter, Irene (Roger) DeVoe of Lodi, grandchildren; Jennifer (Scott) Jennings of Wonewoc, Michael (Amy) Nolden of Waunakee, a great granddaughter; Michaela Jo and step-great grandsons; Tyler and Dylan, sisters-in-law; Marcella Sprecher and Ruth Hehenberger of Sauk City, a niece; Nancy (Steve) Marx of Decorah, IA, many other nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife on Jan. 4, 1998, parents, sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Arthur Turnquist, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Howard and Viola Sorg, Clarence and Argent Sprecher, Wilbert Sprecher and Donald Hehenberger. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24 at the Black Hawk United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Kendall Schlittler officiating with interment following in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City where a masonic service will be held at 7:00 p.m."
3Social Security Death Index.
4Social Security Death Index. "Name: Cecil McCready
Last Residence: 53578 Prairie Du Sac, Sauk, Wisconsin
Born: 1 Oct 1913
Died: 20 Nov 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (1954-1955)."5Ancestry.com, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Social Security Death Index.
3Social Security Death Index.
4Ancestry.com, U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, 6 Feb 2004, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Census, Federal - 1920 - Multnomah Co, Oregon, Portland, ED # 111; Ancestry p. 14 of 29. "Line 95 819 Belmont St. Dwelling 131 Household # 158
Stone, Mary E. Head R 47 wd IA GER NY Occ: None
Laurence O. son 24 s OR IA IA Dyer in dye shop
Bercha M. dau 20 s OR IA IA stenographer for US Shipping Board
Emily E. dau 18 s OR IA IA telephone operator for Telephone Co.
Rose M. dau 14 s OR IA IA none (in school)
Lois R. dau 9 s OR IA IA none "
next page - Line 1
Stone, William W. Father 81 m. yr imm: 1856 Yr naturalized: 1878 Ger Ger Ger Occ: none
Sarah A. Mother 71 m NY Bavaria France none." *The "William W. Stone" listed here in the 1920 census is actually William Frederick Winermantle b. 1838 in Ihringen, Germany.3Census, Federal 1930, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon ED# 324, p. 6, 4 Apr 1930. "973 E. Conch St. Dwelling # 70 Family # 76
Stone, Lawrence O. head rents for $20/mo radio age 34 m at 25 OR IA USA OCC: cleaner at a dye works
Louise wife 25 15 OR IL MI
Cletus M. son 8 OR OR OR
Donald E. son 7 OR OR OR
Margery V. dau 4 OR OR OR
Betty L. dau 2 5/12 OR OR OR."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Census, Federal 1930, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon ED# 324, p. 6, 4 Apr 1930. "973 E. Conch St. Dwelling # 70 Family # 76
Stone, Lawrence O. head rents for $20/mo radio age 34 m at 25 OR IA USA OCC: cleaner at a dye works
Louise wife 25 15 OR IL MI
Cletus M. son 8 OR OR OR
Donald E. son 7 OR OR OR
Margery V. dau 4 OR OR OR
Betty L. dau 2 5/12 OR OR OR."
1Census, Federal 1930, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon ED# 324, p. 6, 4 Apr 1930. "973 E. Conch St. Dwelling # 70 Family # 76
Stone, Lawrence O. head rents for $20/mo radio age 34 m at 25 OR IA USA OCC: cleaner at a dye works
Louise wife 25 15 OR IL MI
Cletus M. son 8 OR OR OR
Donald E. son 7 OR OR OR
Margery V. dau 4 OR OR OR
Betty L. dau 2 5/12 OR OR OR."2Social Security Death Index.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Census, Federal 1930, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon ED# 324, p. 6, 4 Apr 1930. "973 E. Conch St. Dwelling # 70 Family # 76
Stone, Lawrence O. head rents for $20/mo radio age 34 m at 25 OR IA USA OCC: cleaner at a dye works
Louise wife 25 15 OR IL MI
Cletus M. son 8 OR OR OR
Donald E. son 7 OR OR OR
Margery V. dau 4 OR OR OR
Betty L. dau 2 5/12 OR OR OR."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Census, Federal 1930, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon ED# 324, p. 6. "973 E. Conch St. Dwelling # 70 Family # 76
Stone, Lawrence O. head rents for $20/mo radio age 34 m at 25 OR IA USA OCC: cleaner at a dye works
Louise wife 25 15 OR IL MI
Cletus M. son 8 OR OR OR
Donald E. son 7 OR OR OR
Margery V. dau 4 OR OR OR
Betty L. dau 2 5/12 OR OR OR."3Ancestry.com, DNA Project. "Vital Events (2 of 2 timeline events)
Birth
10 Oct 1927
Oregon, USA
Death
Dec 2006
Portland, Multnomah, OR, USA."
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
2Census, Federal - 1920 - Multnomah Co, Oregon, Portland, ED # 111; Ancestry p. 14 of 29. "Line 95 819 Belmont St. Dwelling 131 Household # 158
Stone, Mary E. Head R 47 wd IA GER NY Occ: None
Laurence O. son 24 s OR IA IA Dyer in dye shop
Bercha M. dau 20 s OR IA IA stenographer for US Shipping Board
Emily E. dau 18 s OR IA IA telephone operator for Telephone Co.
Rose M. dau 14 s OR IA IA none (in school)
Lois R. dau 9 s OR IA IA none "
next page - Line 1
Stone, William W. Father 81 m. yr imm: 1856 Yr naturalized: 1878 Ger Ger Ger Occ: none
Sarah A. Mother 71 m NY Bavaria France none." *The "William W. Stone" listed here in the 1920 census is actually William Frederick Winermantle b. 1838 in Ihringen, Germany.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.
1Jan Bender, Patsy Clark, Julie Edwards, and Margaret Ann Jenstad; about 2002, Descendants of John Jacob Wintermantel, Copy in Personal Files of Dianne Z. Stevens.