Faribault County Register
Fairmont � Services for Elnora E. Anderson, age 91, of Fairmont, was held July 17, 2010, at Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Fairmont. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, in Winnebago.
Elnora Ellen (Sheplee) Anderson was born on Feb. 7, 1919, in Clarion, Iowa, the daughter of John and Naoma (Shuey) Sheplee. She graduated from Huntley High School and furthered her education at Mankato Business College.
On Nov. 14, 1937, Elnora was united in marriage to Keith M. Anderson at the Baptist Parsonage, in Huntley. The couple resided in rural Huntley until Keith retired from farming in 1987. Along with being a farm wife, Elnora worked as a secretary at Huntley High School. The couple shared 63 years together before Keith passed away on April 26, 2001.
Left to cherish her memory include her son, Terry (Susan) Anderson; daughter, Joyce (Jim) Wetzler; grandchildren, Karin Anderson, Terry (April) Anderson, Jr., Brandon (Kelli) Anderson, Josh Anderson, Austia Anderson and Matt; great-grandchildren, Karter, Kelsey, Byron, Trevor, Aaryn, Wyatt, Cami, Skylar, JJ, Kamden, Vitaly and Lucy; great-great-granddaughter, Kiendra; sisters, Joan Schultz and Paula (Dick) Worsley; many other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, John and Naoma Sheplee, Elnora is preceded in death by her husband, Keith Anderson; and brother, Gerry Sheplee.
Skyline Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
Obituary of Joan Virginia Sheplee Schultz
Joan Virginia was born in Osage, Iowa, October 18th, 1921 to John and Naoma Sheplee. She was raised on the farm, as the 3rd child with an older sister, Elnora, and brother, Gerald.
Her parents divorced when she was about 8 years old, and shifted around between Grandparents and an Aunt. At Junior High age, she settled with her mother and attended her first year of high school in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Her Mother, Naoma, married Phil Sheimo, and gave Joan a younger sister, Paula. Joan finished high school at Fertile High in Fertile, Iowa, graduating in 1939. She was awarded 'Rose Festival Queen' in her Senior Year & rode in the parade. Upon graduating, Joan went to Minneapolis General Hospital for x-ray technician training.
During a Christmas vacation at her older sisters, she attended an evangelistic church meeting and came to know Jesus Christ as Savior. Joan attended Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis for 3 years in Christian Education and graduated in 1946. Afterwards, she served in a church in Rochester, Minnesota for several years where she met her husband, Milton Schultz. They were married in 1951 and moved to Portland, Oregon for work and to raise their family.
Joan was a homemaker, active at Cedar Mill Bible Church in outreach with new mothers and visitors, & then later Village Baptist Church. She was very involved & volunteered in the political arena, was a long time member & recruiter for Concerned Women for America, as well as other organizations. Joan's husband, Milton, passed away in 1990. She remained in Portland until 1998 when she moved to Seattle to live at Crista Senior Living.
Joan is survived by her three children: Virginia Schultz (Portland, Oregon), Jim Schultz & wife Pam (Henderson, Nevada), Alyssa Petrie and husband George (Seattle, Washington); six grandchildren: Siraya Schultz, Cyle Schultz, Colin Schultz, Jessica Petrie, Nicole Petrie, & Taylor Petrie; and one sister, Paula Worsley and husband Dick (Fertile, Iowa).
Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa)
November 1, 1996Belmond - Ruth A. Woodin, 97, died Thursday (Oct. 31, 1996) at the Belmont Care Center.
Ruth was born Nov. 4, 1998, in Norway Township, Wright County.
Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Bloomfield of Monument, Colo.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Kenneth Sheplee of Cokato, Minn.
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The Hawk Eye (Burlington, IA)
May 14, 2018Kenneth B. McNeill, 81, of New London passed away on Saturday morning, May 12, 2018, at his home.
Ken is survived by his wife Judy, daughters Shannon Farr, Anne McNeill (Dan), and Kris (Alan) Hanks; five grandchildren, Joey McNeill, Matt Shannan, Caitlin Farr, Bailey and Parker Hanks; and one great-granddaughter, Kyra Shannan.
Hutchinson Leader (MN)
June 20, 2012June 20, 2012 Memorial service will be 11 a.m., today, (Wednesday, June 20), at First Baptist Church of Cokato. Interment will be in Verona Township Cemetery, Winnebago.
Lyndon Lane Sheplee was born in Winnebago, on Nov. 20, 1947, to Kenneth and Elva (Lane) Sheplee. He grew up in Huntley and graduated from Huntley High School. He went on to Mankato State College and graduated with a degree in education. Lyndon taught school in Northome for three years before going on to Brown Institute to receive a degree in radio broadcasting.
Lyndon pursued a career in sports broadcasting, working in many places, some of them being:South East Missouri State University, Hutchinson and Buffalo. He has lived the past 20 years in Minnesota.
Lyndon enjoyed sports of all kinds; he had an amazing memory for sports statistics.
He also enjoyed reading, politics, news and current events, and history. Family was especially important to Lyndon.
Lyndon passed away suddenly in a motorcycle accident in French Lake Township, on June 14, 2012. He had reached the age of 64 years, six months and 24 days.
Survivors include his brothers, Ardie (Fran) of Red Wing and Merv (Barbara) of New Prague; sister, Anita (Curt) Sanborn of Cokato; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Elva Sheplee.
Local newpaper
East Millinocket - Mrs. Doris M. Waite King, 57, died at her residence, 17 Mane St., May 28, after a long illness. She was born in Portland, June 9, 1916, the daughter of Norman and Flora (Boynton) Waite.
She was the wife of Louis D. King of East Millinocket.
Survivi beside her husband are one son, Robert of Bangor, one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Ann Doughty of Winthrop, three brothers, Edwin of Millinocket, Normanand Jack, both of East Millinocket; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Murray of Lake Plymouth, onn, Mrs. Cora Walsh, Mrs. Eleanor Albert and Mrs. Lena McLaughlin, all pf Millinocket, six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews,
Bangor Daily News
January 5, 1990Millinocket - Eleanor B. Albert, 69, died at a local hospital, Jan. 4, 1990. She was born at East Millinocket, April 6, 1920, the daughter of Normanand Flora (Boynton) Waite.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence P, Albert pf Millinocket; two daughters, Susan Mackin of Port Orchard, Fla., and Sally Osborn of East Millinocket; three brothers, Edwin Waite of Millonocket, Norman Waite of Medway and Jack Waite of East Millinocket; two sisters, Cora Walsh and Lera McLaughlin, both of Millinocket; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Bangor Daily News
December 24, 2014MILLINOCKET - Edwin Waite, 92, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at a Millinocket hospital. He was born February 19, 1922 in East Millinocket, the son of Norman L. and Flora M. (Boynton) Waite.
Edwin was a graduate of Medway High School, class of 1939. He served in U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a pilot. He was a Prisoner of War in Germany, and was very proud of his service. Edwin was a life member of the V.F.W., and the D.A.V., and was also a member of AARP and Donald Henry Post #80 of the American Legion. In 2012, Edwin was honored by being awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received during his service.
He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Sheridan and her husband, Thomas of Millinocket, a beloved granddaughter, Melissa Sheridan; special grandsons, Randy and Matthew Barker; two stepchildren; several step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Edwin was predeceased by the love of his life, his first wife, Mary Jean (St. John) Waite, his beloved son, David Edwin Waite, his second wife, Evelyn (Jewers) Barker, and nine siblings, Pauline, Doris, Cora, Eleanor, Gertrude, Lera, Norman, Ross, and Jack.
Lamson Funeral Home - Millinocket
Millinocket - Evelyn A. (Jewers) (Barker) Waite, 89, died in Millinocket on Saturday, May 20, 2006. She was born in Millinocket on August 27, 1916, the daughter of John E. and Barbara (McInnis) Jewers.
Evelyn worked for many years at Ferland's Jewelry Store in Millinocket. She loved walking every day and enjoyed knitting. Anyone who received an afghan or sweater from her felt truly special. Evelyn was also an excellent cook and was always sending food to someone.
She married Eddie Waite in 1972 and they spent many good times fishing and many happy trips to Sourdnahunk Lake. Evelyn and Eddie also spent many winters in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Gordon K. Barker in 1969, two sons, Dr. Gordon H. Barker and John C. Barker, a step-son, David Waite, and all her siblings, Henry, Robert, Harold, George and Ralph Jewers; Margaret Mountford, Mary VanDine, Barbara Kidney, and Elizabeth Jewers.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Edwin Waite of Millinocket, a daughter, Sandra (Barker) Michaud and her husband Neal of Millinocket, a son, Greig K. "Butch" Barker and his wife Linda of Medway; her grandchildren, Jill E. Somers and her husband Scott and their children, Drew, Dayna, and Hannah, Larry Michaud, his wife Barbara, and their children, Peter and Natalie, Greig Barker, II, Randy Barker,his wife Peggy, and their children, Lexi, Josie and Zoe, Edwin McReavy, Jr. and children, Morgynn, Chase, and Mckenna, Denise McReavy and her children, Camren, Bradley, and Madyson, Corey McReavy and his children, Tyler, Macilyn, and Hailey, Matthew Barker, his wife Melissa, and children David and Emily, Andrew Barker, his wife Louanne and children, Caitlyn, MacKenzie, and Brady, stepdaughter, Kathryn Sheridan, her husband Tom, and daughter Melissa, step-grandson, Marc Waite, his wife Jennifer, and their children, Reegan and Nicklaus, and Travis McGreevey, daughter-in-law, Margo Barker, a special nephew, The Rev. Robert Mountford and his wife Mildred of Florida, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The Morning Call (Patterson, N.J.)
June 18, 1966Lincoln Park - Mrs. Gertrude Griffin, 42, of 14 Ryerson Road died early yesterday morning when the car she was driving struck a tree, yards from her home.
Police said her husband James W. Griffin, Jr. heard the crash shortly after 3 a.m. and walked down the road to a tree in front of 34 Ryerson Road where he found the car crushed and his wife pinned inside. Griffin was unable to say where his wife was going, police added. Tgere wer no skid marks.
Vesides her husband, she is survived by her father, Norman Waite; three sons: SAtephen Mosconr at home, Richard Moscone of East Millinocket, and Edward Moscone of Monteroy, calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Linda) Hale of East Hartford, Conn.; three sisters and four brothers, all of Maine; and six grandchildren.
Bangor Daily News
November 23, 2018WINDHAM - Mary E. (Jordan) Waite passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, surrounded by her family. Mary was born May 16, 1929, in Kingman, Maine, to Eugene and Mildred (Bowley) Jordan. She attended school in the Mattawamkeag and Lincoln area, graduating in 1947 from Mattanawcook Academy.
Mary is predeceased by her parents; her husband, Norman F. Waite; her brother, Winfield; her sisters, Agnes Skidgell, and Francis Savage; her granddaughter, Shannon; and her grandson, Norman.
Norman and Mary were married on June 26, 1948, and lived most of their married life in the East Millinocket area. Shortly after Norman's passing in 1990, Mary moved to Windham, Maine, in order to be near her daughters, Paula and Cindy. In recent years, Mary was a resident of Little Falls Landing in South Windham, where she was blessed with many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Mary is survived by her five children and their spouses; Ronald and Barbara Waite, Paula Webster, Gregory and Jean Waite, Cindy Waite and Joseph Bourque, Norman and Jackie Waite; as well as 14 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and a great number of nieces and nephews.
Mary was a strong woman who stood by her convictions and always spoke her mind. She was an avid supporter of the "Underdog" and spent many years knitting hats and mittens for the homeless and the local school children. She gave generously to multiple Veterans charities and was quick to speak up for anyone she felt needed an ally. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
Bangor Daily News
June 3, 2016East Millinocket � Priscilla "Diddy" Picard Barker passed away peacefully on May 31, 2016, surrounded by family, after a long illness. She was born April 29, 1934 in Millinocket, the fifth child of Allan and Jessie (Russell) Picard.
After graduating from Stearns High School in 1951, she worked at J.J. Newberry's in Millinocket. She then stayed at home for several years to raise her ten children. Diddy became one of the first women to work at the Great Northern Paper Company in East Millinocket. She retired after 20 years of service.
Diddy is survived by her children, Nancy Scully and husband Jeff of Saco, Jan Waite of Bath, Billie Farley and husband Russell of Milford, Allan Waite of Bath, Kent Waite and fiancé Gay Dickinson of East Millinocket, Leslie Waite of Baileyville, Ross Waite, Jr. and Jamey Barker of East Millinocket; a step daughter, Gilda Stratton of Millinocket; siblings Jack Picard and wife Doreen of Millinocket, and Jane Picard of Florence, Massachusetts; 19 grandchildren, Jordan, Abbey, Hannah, Kaley, Kristy, Wilson, Ryan, Jessica, Angela, Aaron, Traci, Faith, Karlie, Ariana, Taylor, Nick, Bethany, Jon, and Kristine; 11 great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Kendall, Chase, Jude, Ava, Emma, Hanna, Cody, Kennedy, Dylan, and Lyla; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Diddy was predeceased by four sisters, Janice Tasker, Ann Carter, Rosie Clark, and Lorraine Caruso; two brothers, Mickey and Terry Picard; husbands Billy Waite in 1967 and Henry Barker in 2009; and sons Shane Waite in 1991 and Robbie Waite in 2014.
Diddy was beloved by many and will be greatly missed.
Bangor Daily News
July 4. 2012EAST MILLINOCKET � Jack Gerry Waite Sr., 74, passed peacefully away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was born Aug. 8, 1937, in Medway, to Norman and Flora Mae (Boynton) Waite.
Jack worked in the storeroom of Great Northern Paper, Millinocket, until his retirement, and will be remembered for his infectious smile, sense of humor, kindness and his love of family. He was an avid supporter of Boy Scouts of America serving several years as Scout Master. He loved all "his boys." He's also well known for the many years he worked for the Recreation Department as a baseball and basketball coach. Jack was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities, including many years as branch president. He loved leading the music and serving others.
Jack is survived by a brother, Edwin Waite of Millinocket; sons, Jack and Gailene Waite of Auburn and Alex and Pam Waite of East Millinocket; 17 grandkids, Jennifer, Betsy, Jack III, Joshua, Rebecca, Chad, Fatune, Racheal, Andrew, Lucas, Fatia, Adam, Zachary, Aaron, Jared, Hannah and Arris; 14 great-grandkids, many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Janice (Lessard) and son, Joel,
Jack was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Pauline, Doris, Cora, Elenor, Gertrude, Lera, Norman and Ross.
Bangor Daily News
MACHIAS � Lillian Arlene Williams, 81, formerly of Pembroke, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at a Machias healthcare facility. Mrs. Williams was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Dexter, the daughter of the late Everett and Arlene (Brown) Waite.
She was employed as a receptionist for DHS in Machias and also for Dr. Dorr at his dental office. Mrs. Williams was a Pioneer Girls Guide and taught Sunday School and Daily Vacation Bible School for several years.
Surviving are two sons, the Rev. Donn Williams and his wife, Susan, of Troy, N.H., and Edwin Williams and his wife, Sally, of Charlotte; a daughter, Priscilla James and her husband, Ernest, of Charlotte; a brother, the Rev. Duane Waite of Andover; a sister, Patricia Olmsted of Charleston; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her husband, Keith M. Williams; a daughter, Gail Joyce Williams; and two brothers, Winifield Waite and Nielson Waite.
Bangor Daily News
November 23, 2012CORINTH � Ethel Lucille Waite, 79, wife of the late Winfield L. Waite, went to be with the Lord Nov. 22, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1933, in Bangor, the daughter of Luther "Gene" and Emma (Bates) Stone.
She graduated from Higgins Classical Institute, class of 1952, and Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1955, where she worked as a registered nurse for 38 years. Lucille was a 60-year member of Hudson Baptist Church and a member of the choir and missionary board.
She is survived by three sons, Kelsey and his wife, Minnie, of Charleston, Scott and his wife, Mary, of Kenduskeag and Paul and his wife, Penny, of St. Cloud, Fla.; two daughters, Jolayne Lowden and her husband, Bruce, of Corinth and Paula Page and her husband, Bruce, also of Corinth; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kelsey and George Stone of Hudson; a sister, Verna Stone of Hudson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Wisconsin State Journal
March 19, 2004Platteville - Robert A. Hartshorn, age 93, of Platteville, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at Southwest Health Center Hospital.
He was born on April 24, 1920, in Janesville, the son of Clyde Arthur and Sarah May (Waite) Hartshorn.
He was a professor at UW-Platteville for 32 years, retiring in 1982.
He is survived by his wifem Marjorie of Platteville.
Beloit Daily News
Gordon Harlan Waite, age 93 of Clinton died Wednesday September 23, 2015 in his home. He was born June 9, 1922 at his parents home in Bradford Township, Rock County, Wisconsin, moving to his farm on Highway 140 after marriage to Joan M. Feirn in 1952.
That farm has been in continuous Waite ownership since 1883, receiving Century Farm recognition in 1983 at the Wisconsin State Fair. Gordon graduated from Clinton High School in 1941, attended Farm & Industry Short Course at UW-Madison, and briefly, substitute taught Agriculture at Clinton High School.
He is survived by his wife, Joan, and their five children: Janette (David) Moyer, Kathryn (Ronald) Braun; Margaret Waite; Gregory (Melanie) Waite; Jacquelyn (Glenn) Jackson; eleven grandchildren: Jeffrey (Emily) Moyer; Michelle (Josh) Mott; Matthew (Sarah) Braun; Rhonda Braun; Travis Braun; Carmen Braun; Phillip Waite; JoAnna Waite; Sonja (TJ) Jackson; Marlina (Jimmy) Jackson; Dalton Jackson. Great grandchildren: Addison, McKayla & Alexa Moyer; Samuel & Nolan Braun; Jude Farley and Leona Skogen; brother, Leon (Jeanette) Waite; sister, Winnifred Bobolz.
Beloit Daily News (WI)
October 13, 2015Winifred M. Bobolz, 84, of rural Janesville passed away Saturday morning, October 10, 2015 at Azura Memory Care in Clinton. Winifred was born in Bradford Township, Rock County, WI on May 6, 1931, the daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Dunn) Waite.
She attended schools in Clinton, WI and she graduated from Stout University in 1954 with a degree in Home Economics. She taught school in Florida, Georgia and Delavan, including the Delavan School for the Deaf.
Winifred married Paul Titus Bobolz on June 13, 1953 and they farmed together for 60 years. Winifred always enjoyed life on their farm; her special interests were identifying wild flowers and Wisconsin birds. Winifred was a 4-H conservation leader for several years, her and her sister Nell enjoyed working with 4-H and school aged children teaching them about nature and wild life and flowers. They lead numerous field trips through Carvers Rock Park and other natural lands. Both Winifred and her sister believed in teaching others about beautiful and natural growing things. In her leisure time, she grew day lilies, and she had over 100 varieties. Those who knew her well would remember her as loving to entertain and being an excellent cook and a good seamstress.
Winifred is survived by her sons, Randal (Jodie) Bobolz of Cambridge, WI, and Loren (Jan) Bobolz of Janesville, WI; three grandchildren Jacob, Kalyn and Neleah Bobolz; one brother, Leon (Jeanette) Waite of Avalon, WI, sister-in-law, Joan Waite of Clinton, WI; two brothers-in-law, Gerald (Linda) Ransom of Texas and Leland Peich of Avalon, WI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Bobolz, her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Nell and Carl Noonan, her brother Gordon Waite and her brother-in-law Louie Bobolz.
Beloit Daily News (WI)
July 23, 2014Paul Titus Bobolz, 83, a longtime Bradford Township farmer passed away on Monday morning, July 21, 2014 at Azura Memory Care in Clinton. Paul was born in Janesville on June 7, 1931, the son of Paul and Mildred (Titus) Bobolz.
He attended school in the Avalon and Clinton area. He entered the U. S. Air Force in 1952 and served as a mechanic on a KC97 refueling plane as a member of the strategic air command.
Paul married Winifred Waite on June 13, 1953.
They farmed together for over 50 years. In 1972, Paul received the Rock County Outstanding Conservation Farmer Award; he loved his land and took good care of his farm using many conservation practices. He worked with his Grandpa Titus to install terraces on their farm in the late 1940's as a teenager. Paul worked hard using conservation practices to preserve land for the future generations. He served on the Rock County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Emerald Grove Church where he served as a Trustee. Paul was a kind, big man, with a big smile and a big heart.
Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Winifred Bobolz, two sons, Randal (Jodie) Bobolz of Deerfield, WI, Loren (Jan) Bobolz of Janesville, three grandchildren, Jacob, Kalyn and Neleah Bobolz, two brothers, Gerald (Linda) Ransom of Texas, Leland Peich of Avalon, two brothers-in-law, Gordon (Joan) Waite of Clinton, Leon (Jeanette) Waite of Janesville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his very dear aunt, Neleta Titus who raised Paul from age seven when his mother died, his brother, Louis Bobolz and his sister-in-law, Nel Noonan.
Beloit Daily News (WI)
September 29, 2020Avalon, WI- Leon W. Waite age 86 of Avalon died Thursday September 24, 2020 in his home. He was born September 20, 1934 to the late Walter and Eleanor (Dunn) Waite at his parent's home in Bradford Township, Rock County, Wisconsin.
Leon graduated from Clinton High School and completed the Farm and Industry course at UW Madison. He married Jeanette Baumann on March 24, 1957 and the marriage was blessed with three children.
Leon spent his entire life farming, raising livestock and growing crops. He also farmed his parents family farm that was recognized as a Century Farm in 2017. Leon was a lifetime member and served on the trustee committee for the United Methodist Church in Clinton. He was a member of the Rock County Pork Producers and a host family for the 2006 Rock County Pork Fest. Leon served on the zoning board for the Town of Bradford and served as Bradford 4H Club swine leader. He also is a member of the Rock County Farm Bureau and an alumnus of the Clinton FFA.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanette; children, Glenda (James) Churchill, Jeffrey (Julie) Waite and Bradley (Donna) Waite; grand children Joshua (Sarah) Churchill, Aaron (Shena) Churchill, William Churchill, Casey, J.W. and Emily Waite, Jordyn, Mason and Maryn Waite; great grand children, Abel and Callen Churchill; Sister-in-Law's Joan Waite, Lois Broege and Mary Lou Baumann; Brother-in-Law Lloyd (Karen) Baumann and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents; brother Gordon; sister Nelletta (Carl) Noonan and Winifred (Paul) Bobolz; Brothers-in-law Herbert (Irene) Baumann and Robert Broege.