 We've recently met online a cousin by way of
Magdalena Stimmler Kaufmann: Andy Oman. Magdalena's daughter, Ottilia M. Kaufmann Sames,
was Andy's great-great-grandmother. Andy just turned 30 and lives in Coon Rapids, Minnesota; he is single and has no children. He
grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and became interested in his family's genealogy about 3-1/2 years ago. His grandmother on his father's
side of the family has been involved in it for about 30 years. His great-aunt on his mother's side
passed away before Andy became involved in genealogy, but it was her notes and information that provided a foundation for
his research -- he just wishes that he had been involved in it while she was still around!
In November Andy visited the cemetery in Victoria, Minnesota
where ancestors Karl and Magdalena Stimmler Kaufmann
are buried, and Magdalena's father with her niece and nephew, patriarch Johann Stimmler with
little Johann W. and Franciska G. Stimmler.
While there he took some pictures of the Stimmler and Kaufmann gravestones which he noted appeared rather contemporary considering when the burials were made.
Bob Mullally has confirmed that he heard Aunt Anna Stimmler Benninghoff
had them replaced; these are the same gravestones Bob has seen ever since first visiting the cemetery in the early 1950s. In addition to the gravestone pictures,
Andy also provided the obituary of Magdalena's second-born son, Frank X. Kaufmann, from the Chaska Weekly Valley Herald, Jan. 31, 1924.
Andy has provided a wealth of information about his branch of the
family and generously shared photographs of his great-great-grandparents, Gustaf A. and
Ottilia M. Kaufmann Sames, great-great-granduncle,
Nicholas Kaufmann, great-grandparents, George C.
and Magdalena Sames Pauley, and great-granduncle George C. Sames. In the small world category, Andy's great-granduncle and -grandaunt, George and Cecelia Ebert Sames,
owned a grocery store in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota in the early 1930s with Bob Mullally's wife's parents, Andy & Otillia Thurk. Bob has kindly
provided some photographs of the interior of the Sames Store from the 1920s and of its predecessor, the Old Sames Store, from the turn of the century.
Thank you Andy for all your contributions and research, and welcome from everyone at the Stimmler and Kampa Family site!
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| There are new biographies posted for sisters Adeline Frances Abfalter (née Meyer) (1902-1984)
and Theresa Pollard (née Meyer) (1899-?), along with Adeline's husband, Leo R. Abfalter (1903-1977).
In addition, there has been a page added with information on the Stimmler immigration ship, the "Sully." |
Frances Mary Hardy (née Popilek), age 96, of Lapeer, Michigan passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 at
Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Holy Redeemer
Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol Rd., Burton, Fr. Tim MacDonald, celebrant. The
family will receive friends 10 AM Thursday until time of mass at church. Interment will follow in
New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Tuesday and 1-8 PM Wednesday
at Sharp Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Contributions
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Frances was born February 24, 1912 in Brainard, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and
Annie (Dziuk) Popilek. She married Joseph D.C. Hardy
in Port Huron in 1931. Frances was the owner/operator of Raincheck Lounge and Hardy's Lounge in Flint; Pinewood Inn, AuGres and
SeaBreeze Hotel in Houghton Lake. She was also a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Burton.
Surviving are her son, Arthur J. Hardy and wife,
Virginia; daughter, Barbara Jean Turner and husband, David; grandchildren, Joseph D.C. Hardy I and
wife Debbie, Pamela Louise Hardy, Denise Kay Dobbs and husband, David, Donald N. Turner and wife,
Laurie, David A. Turner and wife Janene; great-grandchildren, Jerry Allen Shipley and wife,
Sabrina, Joseph D.C. Hardy II and wife, Machelle, Nicholas Shipley and wife, Jacki,
Lisa Hardy, Danielle McGlone, Brian Cartier, Kriston and Sarah Hardy, Travis, Kristopher and
Samuel Turner; great-great-grandchildren, Ashlie, Brooke, Carlie, Cora, Hunter, Joseph D.C. III, Marissa,
Quinton, Stephine, Troy, Tucker and Van; 3 brothers, Leon, Ray and Danny Popilek; sister, Annette Neal; and
42 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph D.C. Hardy;
parents, Joseph and Annie Popilek; 3 brothers, Joseph,
Edward and Archie Popilek; sisters, Eva Popilek, Grace Hohn; great-grandson,
Jason G. McGlone. The family extends thanks to Suncrest Nursing Home for the loving care they
provided. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of
www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
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Barbara L. Risdall, age 82, of Brooklyn Center and formerly of Buffalo, passed
away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, October 10th, with her loving family by her side.
Formerly employed at Renaissance West, Barbara loved her family. She enjoyed rock gardening, garage
sales, cooking, crocheting, crafts and had a great sense of humor.
She is survived by sons: Michael (Debora) Risdall
of Prior Lake, Jeff (Noreen) Stimler of Sartell and Scott (Carol) Stimler of Crystal; daughters: Lynda (Doug) Hill of Champlin and
Cheryl (Houston) Cotton of Cokato; 8 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; sisters:
Margaret Fearing and Eloise (Roger) Festa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by husbands
Armin V. Stimler and Jerome D. Risdall; her parents, Carlton and Gladys Milton; a brother, Earl Milton, and
by a sister, Dorothy Brown.
There will be a memorial service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 15 at the Petersen Chapel in
Buffalo, Minnesota and A Time of Gathering from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Wednesday morning at the funeral home.
Memorials or donations to charities of the donor's choice will be appreciated. |
The youngest of five boys who grew up in Northeast Minneapolis, William J. Tegeder died Sunday, October 5, 2008
at 7:15 p.m. at a hospice facility in Minnesota at the age of 88. He was a WWII veteran who survived the D-Day
landing at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary,
and sons Mike, Tom (Dorothy) along with his daughter Kathryn (Keith) and granddaughters Megan and Alison, and son Jay (Kathleen) Tegeder.
Bill is also survived by an older brother, Roy, and a younger sister, Mary Catherine, and many nieces
and nephews.
A funeral Mass has been scheduled
at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Bloomington, MN on Monday, October 27, 2008.
Bill's son, Fr. Mike Tegeder, will celebrate the Mass.
He said there will be a wake on Sunday, October 26. |
| Mike Stimmler has shared a copy of a newspaper clipping about the St. John
the Baptist Church Royal C. C. Football Champions with John E. Stimmler. Thank you, Mike! Also, there is
a gallery of photographs of Wayzata, Minnesota in the 1950s, home to many of our Stimler relatives.
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Audrey Stimler (née Pouliot) passed away from complications of
lung cancer the evening of September 18, 2008. She was 69 years old.
She is survived by her son, Glenn (Phyllis); daughter Gayle (Jim) Hubsel; grandchildren
Lindley Stimler, Bob Panger, Mike Panger and Bethany Hubsel; sisters Arlene (Dale) Porter, Annette (Reid) Clark and Nancy Dupont; brothers Allen (Dodi) Pouliot and Dennis (Donna) Pouliot; and many loving relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lucille (Hines) Pouliot,
brothers David in 1940, Joseph in 1943 and Alfred on June 27, 2008; sister Avis on Feb. 5, 1951, husband Gilbert Stimler on May 31, 1985, and son
Grant on June 3, 2004.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 11 AM at the Catholic Church of St. George
in Long Lake, Minnesota. There will be a visitation for two hours prior to the funeral. Arrangements are through Rettinger
Funeral Home of Long Lake with interment in Summit Park Cemetery, Wayzata, Minnesota. |
| Dick Kampa has shared a reminiscence of the Don and Ann (Stimler) Hall family. Thank you so much, Dick! Also, both the Application for License to Marry of Spencer Stimler and Evelyn Rogers (1946) and
the Marriage License of Spencer Stimler and Evelyn Rogers have been added to the site.
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Terry Hall died of
a heart attack September 8 at the VA hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska, where he lived. He was 61 years old. Death came
quickly and peacefully after many years of health problems.
Prayers are requested and will be appreciated by the family.
He is survived by his mother, Ann Stimler Hall, Omaha, NE;
brother Joe (Carol) Hall, Omaha; sister Teresa (Steve) Ward,
South Texas; and daughter Wendy Ann plus many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Don,
on January 11, 1986, and sister, Judy, on November 18, 1995. |
Theodora Musielewicz (née Maier) died Monday,
April 21, 2008, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Teddy was surrounded by her loving husband and family. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday at Mary
of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rockville with the Rev. Richard Walz officiating.
Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Teddy was born on the family farm June 8, 1931, near Rice to Anton and Clara (Witucki) Maier.
After grade school in a small one room rural school, she attended St. Francis Catholic High School
in Little Falls. The summers would find her mowing and raking hay with horses on the farm. She went to
nurses training at St. Francis Hospital in Little Falls, graduating as a registered nurse. She met
Carl through his twin sister Clara while in high school; they were married Sept. 14, 1954, at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton. Teddy lived in St. Cloud most of her married life until moving
to Grand Lake in 1990. She used her nursing skills and love of people working in pediatrics at the
St. Cloud Hospital and later at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring and as a hospice volunteer.
Teddy was formerly a member of St. Paul's parish in St. Cloud and currently a member of Mary of
the Immaculate Conception Parish in Rockville where she volunteered in the religious education program,
teaching 2nd grade religion classes and as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a member of the
Christian Women. Teddy enjoyed summer gatherings at their lake home on Grand Lake since 1969. She was a
great cook and enjoyed baking. Her family will miss her homemade caramel rolls, jellies and jams.
Survivors include her husband Carl; children Bob (Pam) of Brainerd, Jan (Joe) Naegeli of Sauk Rapids,
Dan (Annette) of Waunakee, Wis., Anne (Tom) Allenstein of Lewis Center, Ohio, Bill (Mande) of
St. Cloud and Vikki (Del) Johannes of Clearwater; 22 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two
brothers Ollie (Gloria) of San Marcos, Texas and David of Royalton.
She was preceded in death by her parents
and sister Genevieve Irving.
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Robert Mullally kindly shared a photograph he
took of the Madonna picture hanging in the Sacristy in the Mother Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta, Minnesota.
Marie Dingmann Mullally said that her grandparents,
Anthony and Crescence Stimmler,
brought the Madonna picture from their previous home in Manayunk, Pennsylvania, when they came West in
1865. Thank you so much, Bob, for the beautiful Madonna photograph and the history behind it!
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Dick Kampa contributed a great photo of
the Kampa clan from Christmas 2007 at Mark Kampa's Bear Mountain cabin. There also are pictures of his lovely granddaughters, Aleksandra Kampa and
Kelle Kampa, who both will be starting college this fall. Thank you, Dick!
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| There are new biographies posted for Charles Casper Wolf (1820-1875),
his son Nicholas J. Wolf (1861-1934), Nicholas's son Nicholas J. Wolf (1891-1972) and
Johnnie Stimmler, the infant son of Nick and Nora Stimmler.
There now are copies of death certificates for John Stimmler (1829-1906), his son John V. Stimmler (1859-1878), and
his grandson Johnnie Stimmler (1899-1900). There are
copies of both the 1870 Pennsylvania Census, Manayunk in Philadelphia County as of June 27, 1870 showing Charles and Teresa Wolf (née Stimmler)
and their family, and of the 1900 Pennsylvania Census, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, June 6, 1900 showing James and Mary Mahan (née Stimmler) and their family.
There's a color postcard photo of the long-gone Edith's Country Shop in Wayzata, Minnesota where Alice Qvale used to work as a saleswoman, and also several recent and historical photographs of the old
Pillsbury Flour Mill in Minneapolis, Minnesota where Alice's maternal grandfather, Blucher Rhoades, used to work as a miller.
Finally, there's a copy of a 1946 newspaper clipping entitled "Dick Stimler Wins Annapolis Appointment".
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After three long years, Heather Stimmler-Hall's
completely self-financed Naughty Paris Guide is finally a reality! Help Heather make the Naughty Paris Guide a success by spreading the
word far and wide. There is not only a special pre-launch discount of 20% off the cover price, but also two special "Friends and Family" discounts not
available to the general public. It's her way of saying "Merci" in advance!
Naughty Paris: A Lady's Guide to the Sexy City is currently at the printer's in China,
and will be available to the general public in September for €25/$39. However, because so many of you have been waiting impatiently, Heather will have the books
herself by the end of July, so will be selling them directly from her website at a special "pre-launch" price
of €20/$31. All pre-orders will be delivered the first week of August, signed by the author and with a special naughty gift.
If you haven't had a chance to see the book yet, you can have a peek at the interior pages in
Heather's book trailer.
North American Shipping Discount: Save €5 on shipping to North America by entering the discount
code "Colette" in the shopping cart. Note: these are shipped directly from the North American distributor, so they cannot be signed, giftwrapped, or otherwise imbued
with Heatherliness. But hey, €5.00 = $7.60. Heather suggests that you go have a glass of red on a terrace somewhere and enjoy the savings.
The Naughty Paris eBook (PDF) version is available now for those of you who can't wait.
It's an exact replica of the final guide, with color photos and illustrations. You can also order this at www.naughtyparisguide.com,
and it will be delivered instantly with your confirmation email.
You can also download the first chapter for free at the bottom of this page: www.naughtyparisguide.com/buy |
Ralph Mullally
recently made a beautiful display case to show off his father's trumpet and other memorabilia and sent some pictures of it.
Ralph's brother Bob shared a photograph he took as a boy of 12 in 1941
of their dad, Roy J. Mullally, in the Sauk Rapids Band.
Ralph's son, Greg, recently won his division's first place lift of 110 pounds at
a regional meet of the Special Olympics in Stevens Point, WI. Congratulations to
Greg and our thanks to Ralph and Bob for sharing their great photos! |
There are new biographies posted for Darlys Elnora Kampa (née James),
her children David Michael Kampa, Dwight Bernard Kampa,
Darwin Gene Kampa, Derwin Dean Kampa,
Michael Richard Kampa and Darlyne Darlys Daly (née Kampa),
Jane Cole (née Stickney), Gregory John Mullally,
James Patrick Hennessy, Margaret Elizabeth Hennessy (née Murphy),
Ethel Hennessy, Michael J. Stimmler, Barbara Jeanette Stimmler (née Holmes),
Geraldine Clara Stimmler (née Engel), Winnifred Marie Stimmler (née Michaletz),
and her son Randall Paul Stimmler. There is also a new family relationships page for the Hennessy family line.
In addition, Paul Stimmler has kindly shared
a photo of the cutest little cowgirl, his wife Gale circa 1947 on a miniature pony. Thank you
so much, Paul and Gale! |
Kathleen Winkelman,
age 85, of Foley, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian
Burial was held March 15, 2008 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Duelm. The Rev. Bernard Kahlhamer
officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Foley Funeral Home made the arrangements.
Kathleen Winkelman was born July 8, 1922, in St. George Twp.,
Benton Co., MN to George and Mayme (Doyle) Balder.
She married Peter Winkelman on July 1, 1944 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. She
graduated from Foley High School in 1940 and attended St. Cloud Teachers College graduating in 1941.
She worked at Hall’s Mercantile until 1942. When her mother died in 1942 she quit working to help her dad
raise her brothers and sisters. In September of 1942 she started teaching and taught in District 20
for two years and also in District 26 for two years. In 1943 she attended summer school to further
her education. She enjoyed watching her husband, Peter, play baseball and also watched her sons play
many, many softball games. She loved the farm life and took pride in raising her kids on the family
dairy farm. Kathleen was member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and the St. Lawrence Christian
Mothers.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, Larry (Joyce), Foley; Jane (Gary) Swanson, Foley; Janet (Bob) Abfalter, Foley;
Duane (Lesley), Foley; Kevin (JoAnn), Foley; Tom, Foley; Mary Kay (Steve) Fleace, Grand Marais,
Lynn Marie (Gene) Volkers, Foley; Kelly (Melissa Christensen), Foley; 20 grandchildren,
11 great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Richard (Elaine),
Foley; Terese (John) Weis, Clear Lake; Jeanette (Bill) Kasner, Foley; brother-in-law, Donald Winkelman Sr.,
Sauk Rapids and sister-in-law, Mary Joyce Balder, St. Cloud.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, August 27, 2005, son, Gary, January 26, 2000
and brother Clifford, March 1, 2001. |
| There are new biographies posted for Frank Revell Boone, Jr.,
Dawn Stofko (née Boone), Justin Arthur Kampa,
Kristen Gail Kampa, Anna "Annie" Mary Schaaf (née Schleh),
Frank Valentine Schaaf, Jennie Harriet Kampa Lundgren (née Septka) and
her children, Merland D. Kampa and Barbara Heinbuck (née Kampa).
In addition, the Greenwood family line has been updated with further research back to ancestor Thomas Greenwood (1643-1693).
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Mark Stimmler
discovered and photographed the huge fountain honoring Catholic Revolutionary War heros and patriots (John Barry, Lafayette,
the Carrolls, etc.) which is mentioned in the History of Philadelphia 1609-1884. It was erected by the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union of Philadelphia of which organization ancestor John Stimmler (1823-1901) was an officer, Sergeant-at-Arms.
The fountain is located right across the street from the Mann Center for Perfoming Arts in Fairmount Park. Mark took all of the
pictures with a camera phone. Thank you so much, Mark, for finding the elusive fountain and for sharing the great photos! |
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids for Harold John Blattner, age 90, of Sauk Rapids, who died Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ronald Weyrens will officiate and burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley near Little Falls on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Monday at Dingmann Family Funeral Home,
Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church in Sauk Rapids. Parish prayers will
be at 6:00 p.m., Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254 will pray at 6:30 p.m., Sauk Rapids
VFW Post 6992 will pray at 7:00 p.m., Holy Name Society (Men's Club) will pray the rosary at 7:30 p.m.
and Fourth Degree Father Pierz Assembly will stand honor guard from 5-8 p.m. Harold was born January 19, 1918 in Benton County to
David and Clara (Herbst) Blattner. He married Mary Corrigan on June 25, 1946 at
St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. Harold lived in Sauk Rapids all his life and worked at
DH Blattner and Sons Construction from 1940 until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, was a life member of Sauk
Rapids VFW Post 6992, Past Commander of Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254, and Past President
of Sauk Rapids Lions Club. Harold was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII and a Pearl Harbor survivor.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and wildlife. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Sauk Rapids; children and their spouses,
Suzanne & Richard Vouk of O’Fallon, IL, Caroline & Brad Tesmer of Clear Lake, Joseph & Mary Blattner
of Princeton, Ginger & Randy Hoffman of Richmond, Judy & Lowell Johnson of Cold Spring; sixteen
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister,
Lucille Larson; brothers, William, Kenneth, and Ervin Blattner. |
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