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Biography from The History of Sauk County

Roger Loughney, farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Reedsburg; son of Patrick and Ann (D’Arcy) Loughney; was born in County Mayo, Ireland, in February 1802. Was married in 1837, to Mary Moore; Mrs. Loughney died one and a half years after her marriage; in 1840, Mr. L. was married to Bridget McDonald; there were seven children born of this marriage – John (a farmer, living at home), Mary (now Mrs. O’Mally – widow; her husband was killed in the iron ore bed at Ironton, by the fall of a body of ore, Oct. 4, 1872), Patrick J. married Mary Davlin; residing at Pittsburgh, Penn., where he is engaged in the wholesale dry goods business), Sarah (now Mrs. Thomas Moran – widow; Mrs. Moran keeps the Grand Central Hotel at Emlenton; Venango Co., Penn.), Ann (now Mrs. John Timlin, widow, living in Kilbourn), Bridget (deceased), Jennie (now Mrs. Thomas J. Flynn, living in Pennsylvania; Mr. F. is engaged in the mercantile business. Mr. Loughney and family came to the United States in 1864; settled in the town of Ironton, Sauk Co., Wis.; has 160 acres of land situated in Sec. 26.

Neared the Century
The remains of Mrs. Bridget Loughney were brought to Reedsburg Tuesday from Pittsburg, Pa., for burial in the Ironton cemetery beside those her husband. Accompanying the remains were her son, P.J. Loughney and wife of Pittsburg who were met at Madison by a daughter, Mrs. A.L. Timlin of Kilbourn. Mrs. Loughney was also the mother of John Loughney who lives southwest of Reedsburg and three other daughters, Mrs. Mary O’Malley, Mrs. Sarah Moran and Mrs. Jane Flynn of Pittsburg. Mrs. Loughney was past ninety-four years old at the time of her death and came to Ironton in 1864. The family emigrated to America from County Mayo in the western part of Ireland, several of the children stopping at Pittsburg, Pa., and the parents and other children to Sauk County. About four years ago Mrs. Loughney went to live in Pittsburg. The funeral was held Wednesday, the 8th inst. at the Catholic church in Reedsburg and the burial was at Ironton as above stated. (Reedsburg Free Press, 9 February 1905.)

Died
Laughney – In the town of Ironton, Nov. 10th, 1874, Patrick Laughney, aged 60 years and six months. Mr. Laughney came from Ireland in May, 1846, settling in Canada, and from there to Ironton, in this County, in 1864, where he has since resided. His funeral was largely attended by his friends and neighbors, by whom he was greatly respected. (The Free Press, 25 November 1874.)

Loughney
Mrs. Anna Loughney died Feb. 17, 1904. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Robert Condon on Saturday and the interment was in the Ironton cemetery. She was 83 years old and had long been a resident of Sauk County. (Reedsburg Free Press, 25 February 1904.)

Mrs. Roger Loughney
The body of Mrs. Roger Loughney, Head of the Lakes resident for more than fifty years, who died Tuesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bina O’Brien Gleason, Mondovi, Wis., will arrive in Superior this afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday in the Cathedral of Christ the King. Mrs. Loughney was one of Superior’s early settlers and later lived for years in Duluth. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. W.J. Power, Duluth; Mrs. J.A. Sicard and Mrs. L.J. Ryan, Minneapolis; Mrs. John Montgomery, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Gleason, and two sons, Dr. A.M. Loughney, Seattle, Wash., and Dr. George Loughney, Spokane, Wash. (Duluth Herald, 2 December 1931.)

Loughney
Loughney, Cornelia, Jan. 30. Beloved wife of Dr. Al Modey Loughney, mother of Roger Loughney, sister of Mrs. Stanley Norman, all of Seattle, Mrs. Earl Kirtley, Kirkland, Wn, and Mrs. Robert Baffin, Sumner, Wn. Deceased at Bonney-Watson Co. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 31 January 1953.)

Former Tacoma Osteopath Dies
Dr. George P. Loughney, 68, former Tacoma osteopath who retired from active practice about 15 years ago and moved to Auburn three years ago, died Monday at his home in Auburn. Dr. Loughney, born in Reedsburg, Wis., is survived by his wife Bessie; a son Richard M. Loughney of Tacoma; a brother, Dr. A.M. Loughney of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Secard and Mrs. Loretta Ryan, all of Minnesota, and four grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 9a.m. at the Holy Family church in Auburn. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Tacoma, under the direction of the Piper funeral home. (Tacoma News Tribune, 13 April 1949.)

Johnson
Sabina, L. Her home was at E707 Mission Avenue. Survived by 2 nephews, William and Dixon Timlin of Oak Park, Ill. Rosary Tues., Feb. 26, at 3p.m., from the Hennessey Funeral Chapel, N2203 Division Street. Funeral Wed., Feb. 27, at 8:15a.m., from Our Lady of Lourdes cathedral, Rev. Bernard J. Barry officiating. Interment in the family lot in Fairmount. (Spokane Spokesman Review, 26 February 1946.)

George E. Loughney
Funeral services were held Monday at 8:15a.m. from the Holy Rosary church for George E. Loughney, 58, who died late Friday night at a local hospital from injuries believed to have been received when he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday. The cortege left Cassedy & Allen’s at 8 o’clock. Mr. Loughney was found unconscious on the sidewalk at South 17th street and Ainsworth avenue, and taken to St. Joseph’s hospital. He leaves two sons, Allan and Frank of Tacoma; two daughters, Miss Margaret Loughney of Tacoma and Mrs. W.E. Moore of Heppner, Ore.; two sisters, Miss Anna Loughney of Illinois and Mrs. Rena Johnson of Spokane, and a brother, W.B. Loughney of Hudson, Wis.

Mrs. Wm. Loughney, Well Known Resident of Community, Dies
Mrs. William Loughney died suddenly at her home in the town of Hudson, Wisconsin, Wednesday, November 5th, at 8:30p.m. of chronic nephritis at the age of sixty years. Helena Hawkins was born in Ironton, Sauk County, Wisconsin, on January 9th, 1870. She was united in marriage to William P. Loughney of Ironton, Wisconsin, and ten children were born to them. The family moved to Hudson in April, 1903, where they have since made their home. Besides Mr. Loughney, she is survived by nine children, Ethel Beiloh and Monica Murphy of Spooner, Wisconsin, Mary Josephine Payton and Claire of St. Paul, Bernice of Great Lakes, Ill., Mark, Helen, Veronica, and Florence of Hudson and five grandchildren. The funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hudson, Saturday morning at nine o’clock. Requiem High Mass was offered by Father Rice. (Hudson Star-Observer, November 1930.)

Wm. P. Loughney, 74. Dies Suddenly; Came here 28 Years Ago
William Patrick Loughney of the Town of Hudson, died suddenly Wednesday evening, June 3rd, at the age of 74. Mr. Loughney was born in Floss, Canada, March 10, 1857, and moved to Southern Wisconsin with his parents at the age of four years. He was united in marriage to Helena Hawkins, who preceded him in death seven months ago. Ten children were born to this union, nine of whom still survive. The family moved to Hudson in April, 1903, where they have since made their home. The children who survive are: Mrs. Wm. Beiloh, and Mrs. Chas. E. Murphy of Spooner, Wis.; Mrs. Thomas Payton and Claire Loughney of St. Paul, Bernice Loughney of Great Lakes, Ill., Mark, Helen, Veronica and Florence of Hudson. He is also survived by three sisters Mrs. Steve Timlin and Anna Loughney of Chicago, Mrs. D.C. Johnston of Spokane, Wash., and seven grandchildren. The funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hudson, Saturday morning at nine o’clock. Requiem High Mass was offered by Father Sharron. Mr. Loughney’s sudden death was a deep shock to his many friends as well as to members of the family. Always an active worker, he was busy about his routine duties up until the time he was stricken. (Hudson Star-Observer, June, 1931.)

Ethel Bieloh
Ethel Bieloh, 90, a resident of Spooner, died Sunday evening, Oct. 4 at her home.
The former Ethel Loughney was born Aug. 24, 1891 at Ironton the daughter of William P. and Helena (Hawkins) Loughney. She moved to Hudson with her family at an early age. She graduated from Hudson High school in 1909 and attended college, concentrating on business, commercial law, and income tax laws.
She moved to Spooner in 1910 and was employed as a stenographer and bookkeeper for the Spooner State Bank.
She was united in marriage to William Bieloh Sept. 7, 1925 at Spooner. She and her husband formed the Bieloh Agency which is now The First Agency. She worked for the insurance agency until her retirement in 1970.
She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic church, and the Assumption Group of its Altar society. She was also a member of the Spooner Study club and the Spooner Garden club.
Surviving is a sister, Claire Walls, Lanark Village, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband Dec. 20, 1961.
Services were Wednesday, Oct. 7 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic church, Spooner. Fr. David Oberts officiated. Burial was in the family lot at Calvary cemetery, Spooner.
Pallbearers were William, George, Mark, Mark Allen and John Loughney, and Charles Weaver.
(Hudson Star Observer, 15 October 1981.)

Bernice G. Loughney
Bernice G. Loughney was born at Ironton, Oct. 19, 1896. She moved with her family to Hudson in 1903 and attended school. After graduation from high school she attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in St. Paul. She did private nursing in St. Paul until 1926 at which time she joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps and had duty in Norfolk, Va., Great Lakes, Ill., Mare Island and the Phillippine Islands. In 1938 she was retired and returned to Hudson. She went to Spooner in 1948 where she has since made her home. She held the rank of ensign in the Navy. She died unexpectedly at her home in Spooner Dec. 8 at the age of 70 years. Her parents, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Charles Murphy, (Monica), Ms. Ethel Bieloh and Florence Loughney, all of Spooner, Mrs. Ellen Dillon, St. Paul, Mrs. Sidney Walls, (Clara) of Alanark Village, Fla., one brother, Mark Loughney, Hudson. Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 12 at 10a.m., Rev. Fr. Clarence Ludwig officiating, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Spooner. Casket bearers were Hugh Schafer, A.C. Barett, Ed Gersbach, Charles Trudelle, Hugh Schlief and T.P. DeWitt.

Mrs. Monica Murphy Dies at Age 75
Monica Helena Murphy, age 75, resident of Spooner for the past 55 years, passed away on Wednesday, November 14. She was born at Ironton on April 22, 1898, and came to Spooner in 1918 from Hudson and has resided here since. In 1920 she was united in marriage to Charles Murphy. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Church, the Altar Society and Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter, Helena; three grandsons, Charles, Michael and Kevin Weaver; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Bieloh of Spooner, Mrs. Helen Dillon of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Claire Walls of Lanark Village, Fla., one brother, Mark Loughney of Hudson. Her parents, one daughter, Mary, four sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. Rosary services were held at Dahl Funeral Home Friday evening at 7:30p.m. Funeral services were on Saturday, 10:30a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Rev. Robert Szyma officiated. Burial was in Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Casket bearers were Jack Donatell, Odric Donatell, James Donatell, Clifford Maruchek, James Rich and Joe Masterjohn.

Florence Loughney
Florence Loughney was born at Hudson, Oct. 28, 1905 where she resided until 1948 when she went to Spooner to make her home with her sister, who preceded her in death by two weeks. After being confined to her home for many years, she died Thursday, Dec. 22, at the age of 61 years. Funeral services were Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Father Clarence Ludwig officiating at the Mass of the Angels. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Spooner. Her parents, one brother and three sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Mark Loughney of Hudson and four sisters; Mrs. Ethel Bieloh and Mrs. Charles (Monica) Murphy of Spooner, Mrs. Sidney (Claire) Walls, Lanark Village, Carabelle, Fla., and Mrs. Helen Dillon of St. Paul. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mrs. Thos. Payton Passes Away Mon.
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Thomas Payton at 8:30 A.M. Thursday, November 23, from the residence of Mrs. Margaret Payton, 1742 Blair St., St. Paul and a t 9 o'clock from the St. Columba church, St. Paul. Interment at Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Payton, whose maiden name was Josephine Loughney, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Loughney. Following a recent operation, she was recuperating at the home of a sister in Spooner when she passed away on Monday, November 20. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Payton and two children, Joan and Thomas Jr. of St. Paul, besides sisters and brothers. A more detailed obituary will be published in the next week's issue of the Star Observer.
(Hudson Star Observer, 23 November 1933.)

Ellen Dillon
Ellen, age 67 years, of 859 E. 4 3rd St. Survived by three daughters, Mrs. William (Jane) Crowley, Bloomington; Mrs. Joan Keppers, River Falls; and Mrs. Mary Lien, Blaine; one son, Richard W. and daugher-in-law Darlene, Hopkins; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Bieloh, Spooner, Wisc., Mrs. Claire Walls, Fla., one brother, Mark Loughney, Hudson, Wisc.; 21 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday 8:30a.m. from The Mueller Mortuary Parkway Chapel, Johnson Pkwy at E. 7th St. Mass of Christian Burial 9a.m. at The Church of St. John. Visitation after 3 p.m. Thursday. Interment St. Michaels Cemetery, Bayport. Memorials to the Heart Association preferred.

Helen Loughney and Robert J. Dillon Wed
Miss Helen Loughney of Hudson, and Robert J. Dillon of St. Paul were married at Stillwater at St. Michael's Church, Saturday, November 30th, Reverend Father Corcoran officiating. Miss Loughney is a graduate of the Hudson High school, and for the past nine years has been employed as bookkeeper and clerk at Nelson & Suennen's Hardware. Mr. Dillon is a graduate of the New Richmond High school and is at present employed at the Minnesota Mining and Mfg. Co.
The young couple will be at home in St. Paul after March 15th.
(Hudson Star Observer, 12 December 1935.)

Claire Walls
Lanark Village – Claire Walls, 92, of Lanark Village, died Monday at Apalachicola Health Care. The service will be at 10a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lanark Village where she was a member, with burial at 12:30p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery in Apalachicola. A native of Ironton, Wis., she was a former resident of Tallahassee and moved to Lanark Village in 1956. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Marion Meacham of Lanark Village; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Pleasant Valley
Died.—In Pleasant Valley, Jan 25th, 1879, Mrs. Shields, aged 60 years. (The River Falls Journal, 30 January 1879.)

Mrs. Susie Hawkins
Mrs. Susie Hawkins died Monday morning at New Richmond, after a lingering illness of two months. Remains were brought here for burial in the Catholic cemetery south of town Wednesday morning. (The Hammond News, 29 August 1907.)

Joe Hawkins
Joe Hawkins of the town of Hammond, aged 51 years, died Saturday afternoon Jan 3rd. of cancer of the stomach. Mr. Hawkins was the eldest son of Thomas Hawkins who was an early settler in Hammond. After a sickness of over a year during the latter part of which he knew he could not live, his wasted strength gave out and the terrible struggle was over. A wife and five children are left well provided for by the hard working and saving father. The funeral was held in the church of Immaculate Conception Thursday morning and the burial took place at the old Catholic Cemetery south west of town. Everyone respected Mr. Hawkins as an upright, self-respecting man and the sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family at this time. The following relatives and friends from abroad attended the services: Mr. and Mrs. John Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, Mr. and Mrs. James Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harrington, Chas. Donahue, Andy Deneen, George McCabe, and Tom Hughes of New Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Frantz of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hurley and James Hurley of El Paso. (The Hammond News, 8 January 1903.)

Roberts
Mrs. Christ Fable, of Erin Prairie, died Wednesday, after a lingering illness. She leaves a husband and family to mourn her loss. (The Hammond News, 2 March 1905.)

Local News
Chris Fable, prominent town of Troy farmer, was struck and fatally injured by an auto in Hudson Sunday evening. He died the following day. (The River Falls Journal, 17 June 1926.)

Joseph L. Fable Buried Monday
Joseph L. Fable, River Falls, died at his residence Friday, September 11 at the age of 80. He was born in Troy Township, St. Croix County to Christopher Fable and Katherine McLaughlin on June 23, 1879. In 1904 he married Justina Falteisek. For four years they farmed on his father’s farm and in 1908 they moved to a farm two miles north of River Falls and lived there for 22 years. For the last 29 years their home has been in River Falls. He is survived by his wife, Justina, four sisters, Mrs. Winnie Falteisek of St. Paul, Mrs. John (Kate) Ryan of Hudson, Mrs. Margaret Wink of Hudson, Mrs. Mark (Frances) Loughney of Hudson and one brother, Peter, of Hudson. Funeral was held from the Davis-McLaughlin Funeral home Monday at 9a.m. and at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church at 9:30a.m. Father Higgins singing the Requiem High Mass. Interment was in the Church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Robert and Leslie Falteisek, William Loughney, Norbert and Harold Rohl, and Bud Wink.

Mrs. Justina Fable Dies
Mrs. Justina Fable of 103 N. Falls, River Falls, died in St. Joseph's Nursing Home in River Falls on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the age of 84.
Mrs. Fable was born in River Falls Township, Pierce county to John Lawrence Falteisek and Mary Pechacek Falteisek on Sept. 12, 1885. She was married to Joseph Fable on Oct. 25, 1904, in St. Bridget's Catholic Church. They lived on a farm in the River Falls area until 1929, when they made their home in River Falls. Mr. Fable preceded his wife in death in 1959.
Mrs. Fable is survived by two sisters -- Mrs. Theresa Fogarty of River Falls and Mrs. Anna Arters of Fairbault, Minn.; and one brother, August Falteisek of River Falls.
Visitation was held at the Cashman-Segerstrom Mortuary on Monday with funeral services at the Newman Chapel in River Falls on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m., Fr. Joseph Higgins officiating. Interment was in the St. Bridget's cemetery.
(River Falls Journal, 5 February 1970).

Mrs. Leo Rohl
Mrs. Leo Rohl, 65, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Larsen, in the Town of Troy on Sunday, April 7, after a short illness. Mary Jane Fable, the daughter of Christopher and Catherine (McLaughlin) Fable, was born in the Town of Troy on February 5, 1881, where she spent her early girlhood and attended country school. She was married to Leo Rohl at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in River Falls on February 13, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Rohl farmed in the town of Troy for many years, and in 1942, they left their country home, moving to Hudson to make their residence. Mr. Rohl died in Hudson in November 1943. A niece, Miss Marjorie Fable made her home with the Rohl family from 1939 until Mrs. Rohl’s passing. The funeral services for Mrs. Rohl were held on Wednesday morning, April 10 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, with Father Ignatius Kinney, Barron, Wis., officiating. Msgr. J.M. Owens administered the graveside rites at the Catholic Cemetery. Pall bearers were: Clark Hunter; Merrill Wink, Glenwood City; William Laughney, and Joe Kawalski, Ernie Kawalski and Eversett Faltesek of St. Paul. She is survived by four sons and three daughters: Norbert of Roberts; Harold of Troy; Edwin of Prescott; Kenneth of Hudson; Gertrude (Mrs. James J. Ryan), Marie (Mrs. Ray Dusek) of Troy and Helen (Mrs. Alfred Larsen) of Hudson, and seventeen grandchildren. Four sisters and three brothers survive. They are: Mrs. Al Faltesek, St. Paul; Mrs. John P. Ryan, Mrs. Margaret Wink, and Mrs. Mark Laughney of Hudson, Joe Fable, River Falls; Patrick Fable, St. Paul and Peter Fable of Hudson. (The Hudson Star Observer, 25 April 1946.)

Funeral Services for Ex-Hudsonite
Funeral services were Friday morning at Resurrection church of St. Luke in St. Paul, for Mrs. Winifred T. Faltesek, a former Hudson resident. She died May 4 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. Burial was in the family lot in St. Patrick's cemetery, Hudson. Winifred Fable was born in the town of Troy, Oct. 13, 1882, the daughter of the late Christopher A. and Catherine (McLaughlin) Fable. She lived in the town of Troy until her marriage to Albert Faltesek. He died in 1956. They lived for a time in Butte, Mont., then moved back to Hudson in 1907 where Mr. Faltesek purchased the Hudson Ice Co., which he operated until 1920. Later, they moved to 1260 Dayton ave., St. Paul, where they continued in the ice business. She is survived by two sons: Leslie A. and Robert L., both of St. Paul; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph E. (Alene) Howe of Teaneck, N.J., and Mrs. Sidney E. (M. Geraldine) Elicks of Downey, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; a brother, Peter Fable of River Falls; three sisters, Mrs. John P. Ryan, Mrs. Margaret Wink and Mrs. Mark Loughney, all of Hudson.

Leo Rohl, 75, Dies on Sunday, Born in Troy
Well Known Farmer is Buried On Wednesday; Wife, Seven Children Survive
Leo Rohl, 75 years old and a lifelong resident of Troy township, died on Sunday, November 21, at his home here at 622 Fourth St., after a lingering illness.
Mr. Rohl was born in the Township of Troy and after completing his education he immediately started farming in the same township. He continued his farming operations until October, 1942, when he retired from active work and moved to Hudson.
One of the best known farmers in his community, he was assessor for Troy for several years. He also served on the town board and was treasurer of the Troy school district.
He was married to Mary Fable on February 13, 1901 and seven children were born to them.
Besides his widow, he is survived by his three daughters and four sons, Mrs. James Ryan of Troy, and Marie and Helen Rohl of Troy, Norbert Rohl of Warren, Harold of Troy, Edwin of Prescott, and Kenneth of Hudson. Three brothers also survive. They are Joe Rohl of Hudson, and Matt and Ben Rohl of Troy.
Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's church, Monsignor Owens officiating. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery here. The pallbearers were John P. Ryan of Troy, Mark Loughney of Hudson, Bud Wink of Glenwood, Wm. Linehan of Troy, John and Nick Pathen of St. Paul. Harold O'Connell had charge of the funeral arrangements.
(Hudson Star Observer, 25 November 1943.)

Edwin Rohl, 88
Edwin Rohl, 88, of River Falls died at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1996
He was born on July 15, 1908, in St. Croix County, the son of Leo and Mary Rohl. He married Mabel Cernohous on June 17, 1936, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in River Falls.
He was a life-time farmer and a dairy farmer for over 60 years. Presently, all of his sons, several of his daughters, and grandchildren are active in farming. He spent his life promoting the fmaily farm.
He served on the Ellsworth Creamery Board for many years. He was elected in 1958 to the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary; his brothers, Harold, Norbert, and Kenneth; his sister, Gertrude Ryan; one son-in-law, Dr. Ben deLeon; and one granddaughter, Amy Rohl.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel Rohl of River Falls; 13 children: Bonnie and Gerald Kusilek of Baldwin, Donald Rohl of Ellsworth, Marquerite Kobylarczyk of Hudson, Mary and Norman Huppert of Ellsworth, John and Jean Rohl of Prescott, Joanne deLeon of Prescott, Kathleen and Robert Rutty of Hastings, Minn., Richard and Penny Rohl of Ellsworth, James and Geraldine Rohl of Prescott, Linda (Hauk) Cram of Wyoming, Minn., Gary and Judy Rohl of Beldenville, Paula and Ed Fiedler of Prescott, and Stephen and Peggy Rohl of River Falls; 82 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, with Fr. Jerry Harris officiating. Burial was at St. Martin's Cemetery in Cherma.
Cashman Mortuary provided arrangements.
(River Falls Journal, 12 December, 1996.)

Kenneth J. Rohl, 84
Kenneth Joseph Rohl, 84, a town of Hudson farmer and former town official, died Aug. 22, 1995 at United Hospital in St. Paul.
The son of Leo and Mary (Fable) Rohl, he was born Oct. 22, 1910 in the German Settlement in the town of Troy, St. Croix County. He was the grandson of the immigrant settlers who established the German Settlement in the 1850s. He attended the German Settlement School.
For a number of years he assisted his parents on their farm until he bought his own farm in the town of Hudson.
On Oct. 21, 1936, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, he married Irene Eleanor Dusek.
He was town assessor and a member and clerk of Midway District school board. He also was a member of the River Falls Mutual Insurance Co. for 29 years (18 years as its vice president) and a member of the Agricultural Services.
Both he and his wife were active in the fund-raising campaign for establishment of the Hudson Memorial Hospital in the early 1950s.
Through the years he was a memeber and officer of many farm organizations and represented the town of Hudson for 13 years on the ASC board of directors. In 1950 he was instrumental in establishing the zoning laws for the town of Hudson.
Surviving are his wife, Irene; four souns and daughters-in-law: Robert and Susan of Kenyon, Minn., Lawrence and Joan of North Hudson, Kenneth and Carol of Cumberland, and Dennis and Susan of Hudson; a daughter and son-in-law: Donna and Jerry Brennan of New Richmond; a brother and sister-in-law: Edwin and Mabel Rohl of Prescott; two sisters, Helen Larsen of Hudson and Marie Dusek of River Falls; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchilren.
Mass of Christian Burial was Aug. 24 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson.
Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery where casketbearers were grandsons Robert, Steven, Timothy, Chad and Daniel Rohl, and Eric Brennan. Other grand- and great-grandchildren were honorary bearers.
(River Falls Journal, 31 August 1995.)

Fable
Fable.—James Fable, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fable, town of Troy, died Monday morning of pneumonia. He was 19 years of age and had a great many friends where known. (The Hudson Star Times, 7 March 1902.)

Clem Fable, 44, Dies After Short Illness
Clem Fable, 44-year-old St. Croix county farmer, died at his farm home in Kinnickinnic township, early Tuesday morning following a ten day illness with an infection. The death was a hard shock to Mr. Fable's many friends in this community.
Mr. Fable was born and reared on a farm southeast of Hudson and he was well known in both Hudson and River Falls communities. A more detailed obituary will be published later.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at he Catholic church in River Falls. Interment will be made at the Hudson Catholic cemetery.
(Hudson Star Observer, 16 Jan 1930.)

Patrick L. Fable Buried in St. Paul
Patrick L. Fable, 70 former resident of the town of Troy, died suddenly Thursday, April 30, at his home in St. Paul. Born in the town of Troy, Sept. 29, 1888, Fable was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Fable. Fable farmed in this area for many years and began a threshing run which he continued after becoming steadily employed as an engineer at the Cathedral school in St. Paul. Funeral services were at the Cathedral of St. Paul Monday, May 4 at 9a.m. The solemn high Mass was conducted by Msgr. George Ryan, with Father Brands and Father Barr as celebrants. The Holy Name Society, the Cathedral School children and the Cathedral nuns attended the mass. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard Meier (Patricia) and Mrs. Rozendo Elizando (Charlotte) of St. Paul; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Peter Fable of Hudson and Joe Fable of River Falls; four sisters, Mrs. A.O. Faltesek of St. Paul, Mrs. Margaret Wink; Mrs. John P. Ryan and Mrs. Mark Loughney of Hudson. (Hudson Star Observer, 28 May 1959.)

Katherine E. Ryan
Katherine E. Ryan, 89, formerly of R1, Hudson, died Wednesday afternoon Feb. 11 at the Hudson Convalescent Home where she had been a resident for the past six years.
She was born in Hudson March 22, 1891, the daughter of Christopher and Katherine (McLaughlin) Fable, and attended country school.
On April 24, 1918 she was married to John Patrick Ryan at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Hudson.
She and her husband farmed in rural Hudson until 1969 when they moved into town.
She was a member of St. Patrick's church, St. Patrick's Ladies Guild, Order of House of Martha, and You Go, I Go club.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. James (Patricia) Foy of Amery, Mrs. George (Joan) Richie of 708 4th st., Mrs. Francis (Shirley) Huser of New Richmond, Mrs. Edward (Juliann) Foster of Seal Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Thomas (Colleen) Kealy of River Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wink of 809 Fifth st., and Mrs. Frances Loughney of 414 S. Tenth st.; 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975; by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Kathleen) Larsen in 1959 and five brothers and three sisters.
Services were at 10:30 Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Patrick's Catholic church with Rev. Robert O'Connell officiating. Mrs. John (Elsie) Sandquist was organist and the Hope Choir sang.
Visitation was Friday, Feb. 13, at the Swanson-Murphy-Kramer Funeral Home from 3-9 p.m. with rosaries recited at 4 and 7:30 p.m.
Burial was in St. Patrick's cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons: Edward Huser, James Larsen, Michael Larsen, Terry Foy, Anthony J. Richie, Joel Richie, John Richie, and Michael Richie.

Peter C. Fable
Peter C. Fable, 81, died at River Falls Care Center January 30. Funeral services were at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson on February 1, with interment in St. Patrick’s cemetery. Mr. Fable was born in Troy township, St. Croix County, on Jan. 20, 1894, to Christopher and Catherine Fable. He remained in Troy township and farmed most of his years. A call to the army was answered during World War I, during which time he served at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., until his honorable discharge on December 17, 1918. He was married to Erna Trebus in 1933, to whom two children were born, Marjorie and Patrick. He entered semi-retirement, from 1966 to 1973, while he made his home with his daughter, Marjorie (Mrs. Donald Dusek) at Rt. 4, River Falls. His remaining years were spent at the River Falls Care Center. He is survived by his daughter, Marjorie (Mrs. Donald Dusek), and three grandchildren – LeAnn, Jeffrey and Christopher. Also surviving are sisters Katherine (Mrs. John Ryan), Margaret (Mrs. Ed Wink), and Frances (Mrs. Mark Loughney), all of Hudson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erna, son Patrick, his parents, brother Joseph, and sisters Mary Jane (Mrs. Leo Rohl) and Winnefred (Mrs. Alfred Falteisek). Pallbearers were Edwin Rohl, Thomas Kealy, Leslie Falteisek, Merril Wink, Alfred Larsen, and William Loughney. (Hudson Star Observer, 13 February 1975.)

Mrs. Peter Fable, 33 Years Old, Is Buried Here Monday
Mrs. Peter Fable, 33 years old, died last Friday afternoon, May 20, at the Margaret Wink farm home in the town of Troy, after a short illness. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church here at 9 A.M. Monday, Monsignor Owens officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at Hudson. Pall-bearers for the services were Ed Rohl, Harold Rohl, Kenneth Rohl, Everett Falteysek, Otto Schuster and Merrill Wink.
Mrs. Fable, whose maiden name was Erna Schuster, was born in Cottage Grove, Minn., on October 29, 1904. When three years old she moved to the town of Troy and lived with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Trebus. She attended the Hudson public schools and the High school. She was married to Peter Fable at St. Patrick's church here on October 30, 1933 by Father Peter Rice and since her marriage has lived in the town of Troy with her husband.
She is survived by her husband, Peter Fable; one daughter, Marjorie, two years old; her father; two brothers, Otto and Adolph Schuster, and one sister, Lillian.
(Hudson Star Observer, 26 May 1938).

Margaret A. Wink
Mararet A. Wink, 86, of 809 Fifth Street, was murdered in her home Monday afternoon, June 7.
She was born Dec. 29, 1895 in Hudson, the daughter of Christopher and Katherine (McLaughlin) Fable. She attended Hudson schools. On April 15, 1913 she was married at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson to Edward Francis Wink, who preceded her in death in 1924. After her marriage, she and her husband farmed in rural Hudson and later in Union Center until his death. In July 1924, as a widow, she returned to Hudson to make her home. While in Hudson, she was employed as a waitress in several restaurants: the Candy Box, Hammill's cafe and the Tick-Tock. Later she was bookkeeper for Ray Hall's grocery store and then in a similar position at Quality Food Market until retiring in 1973. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church, the Ladies Guild of St. Patrick's church, St. Anthony Guild and the Catholic Knights. Surviving are a son, Merril Wink of Glenwood City; two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Mildred) Obermueller of 1212 First Street, and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Miller of 1305 Eighth Street; a sister, Mrs. Mark (Frances) Loughney of 414 So. Tenth Street; a step-brother, Clyde Carroll of Portland, Ore.; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, five brothers, three sisters and a stepbrother. Visitation was at Swanson-Murphy-Kramer Funeral home on Wednesday, June 9, from 3-9p.m., with a Rosary at 4p.m. and a Scripture service at 7p.m. Services are at 9a.m. Thursday (today) at St. Patrick's Catholic church, with Rev. Robert O'Connell, pastor, officiating. Mrs. John (Elsie) Sandquist is organist and the Hope Choir will sing. Mass servers are Michael, Mark and Dean Wink. Reader of the scripture is Edward Wink. The offertory gifts will be presented by Carol Froke, Patricia Lewis and Mary Jo DeSilva. Pallbearers are Thomas Wink, Jack Wink, Craig Froke, James Obermueller, Brian Gardner and Eric DeSilva. Interment is in St. Theresa cemetery, Union Center.

Man charged with slaying Hudson widow
A 32-year-old Hudson, Wis., man was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in the death of Margaret Wink, 86, who was found dead Monday in her Hudson home. St. Croix County Circuit Judge John G. Bartholomew set bail for Bernard Flattum, 804 Vine Street, at $250,000. Flattum is scheduled to appear in court again today. Hudson authorities said robbery was the motive in the stabbing and strangulation of Mrs. Wink, a widow. A woman boarder in the home discovered the body of the longtime Hudson resident at about 4p.m. Monday. Three hours after Hudson police were notified of the death, and before information about the killing had been publicized, Flattum walked into the police station and allegedly began asking questions about the slain woman. Police said Flattum already was a suspect before he walked into the station. An autopsy report released Wednesday said Mrs. Wink died of seven stab wounds and strangulation.

Flattum Charged In Wink Murder
Bernard Flattum, 32, 804 Vine, apt. 3, has been officially charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of 86-year-old Margaret Wink 809 Fifth st. He is being held on a $250,000 cash bond. Wink died in her home June 7 of seven stab wounds to the chest. The size of the wounds allegedly corresponded to the size of the knife taken from Flattum at the time of his arrest the evening of June 7. James Remington has been appointed counsel for the defense with Terrence Gherty named as co-equal counsel for the defense. A preliminary hearing is scheuled June 17 at 9a.m. The penalty for first degree murder, pending conviction, is life imprisonment. According to the complaint, Carol Christoph, a roomer at the Wink house, informed police sergeant Darryl Fallrath that when she found the body of the victim, the victim's purse was lying on the floor close to the body and the purse was empty of money. At about 7:30p.m. at the St. Croix county jail, Flattum allegedly walked into the lobby and asked a jailer a number of questions. According to the complaint, the defendant asked the jailer if "she was alive or dead." The jailer said he didin't know what the defendant was talking about. When Hudson police officers arrived shortly thereafter, according to the complaint, Flattum allegedly said, "I came to give myself up." Flattum allegedly said he wanted to give the officers something and he allegedly reached into his rear left pocket producing what appeared to be a filet type knife in a brown leather sheath, according to the complaint. Flattum was advised of his rights and after he said he understood his rights, according to the complaint, Flattum said, "I did it." Dr. M.B. McGee, assistant medical examiner for Ramsey County, did the autopsy and said that the cause of death was multiple stab wounds to the thorax with strangulation. McGee said there were seven knife wounds to the thorax. (Hudson Star-Observer, 17 June 1982.)

To My Mother
The following in memory of his beloved mother was penned by Terrance J. Carroll while on his way from Portland, Oregon, to attend the funeral (of Mary Carroll Fable):

The one we love
Has gone above,
Our heads bow down in sorrow;
No joys we've known
Could brighten home
Or gladden our tomorrow.

Though far apart
Deep in our heart
We know we'll always love her.
There is no face
Can quite erase
The place we hold for mother.

Through all this life
Of toil and strife
There's none that could be sweeter.
She's gone to rest
As God knows best
We know he'll kindly greet her.

Terrance J. Carroll
Dec. 4, 1921

Death of Hiram Hawkins
Hiram H. Hawkins died at Ironton, Jan. 5, 1896, of heart failure. He was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, July 18, 1833, and was at the time of his death 62 years, 5 months and 17 days of age. He moved with his parents to Wisconsin in the spring of 1854, and settled two miles east of Ironton. He enlisted in Company B, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, in the fall of 1861 at Reedsburg: reinlisted at Natchez, Miss., Jan. 29, 1864, and served until the close of the war, when he was mustered out of service as First Sergeant of his Company at Louisville, Ky., July 16, 1865. He was married to Adaline M. Hawkins Nov. 3, 1867. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. William Loughney, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Emeay Marsh, also two brothers and two sisters. He was a splendid soldier, a kind neighbor and beloved and respected by all who knew him, especially so by all his old comrades in arms. The funeral service was held in the M. E. church at Ironton at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. A. Neill officiating. A large number of relatives and friends, and many of his Comrades from La Valle and Reedsburg were in attendance. All the pall bearers were members of his own Company, an unusual occurence so long after the war. viz: James Miles, D. G. Spicer, Ed Davis, James Sainsbury, Baldwin Rathbun and Charles Gulliford of Reedsburg, all of Company B, 12th Wisconsin. They all enlisted in Reedsburg in 1861, and were together during the war and returned home at the same time.
(The Free Press, Reedsburg, 9 January, 1896.)

Hawkins
Mrs. Margaret Hawkins died at her home in Ironton, Tuesday, November 19th, of stomach trouble, aged 74 years. The funeral was held at the Ironton M. E. church Friday, Elder E. A. Bloom officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Ironton cemetery.
The departed was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, where she grew to womanhood. In December, 1852, she became the wife of Andrew Jackson Hawkins. One son, Frank E. Hawkins, residing in Ironton, was born to this union. Mr. Hawkins joined the union army. He was made a prisoner and confined to Libby Prison, where he succumbed to privation early in 1865. In 1866, Mrs. Hawkins and her young son came to Wisconsin and located at Ironton. Later she became the wife of Hiram H. Hawkins, a brother of her first husband, who died twelve years ago. A daughter was born to them, Nellie Victoria, now Mrs. William Loughney, residing at Hudson, Wis.
Mrs. Hawkins was a woman of strong and excellent character. In her home life and in her relations with her neighbors and friends she exhibited those qualities that endeared her to all who knew her.

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