Schumacher, Elizabeth

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 26 Oct 1896

Notes:

Immigration:
Unknown

Obituary:
Mrs. Mathias Fochs died at her home in this city on Monday, Oct. 26, after a brief illness. Mrs. Fochs for a few weeks past, complained of severe pains about her body. A physician of our city was called and pronounced her illness the last stage of Bright's disease. She bore her sufferings with true Christian fortitude. On Wednesday her funeral occurred from St. Mary's Catholic Church. The remains were taken to the Catholic Cemetery on Madison street for interment and were followed by a large concourse of mourning relatives and friends. She leaves a husband, four sons and five daughters to mourn her death. She was born in Germany where she was married. For several years she was a resident of Chilton town and some three years ago she and her husband came to this city to reside.

Elizabeth married Fochs, Matthias 28 Apr 1862, Wincheringen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Matthias (son of Fochs, Peter and Straber, Katharina) was born 20 Feb 1838, , , , Germany; died 15 Sep 1915, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1880
• 1900 Census: 1900, Cassel, Marathon, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Cassel, Marathon, Wisconsin, USA
• 1920 Census: 1920, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1900 Census:
Peter ? Fochs - 37
Susan Fochs - 34
Nick Fochs - 12
Peter Fochs - 9
Lizzie Fochs - 6
Mathias Fochs - 3
Susan Fochs - 0

1910 Census:
Peter W Fochs - 47
Susan Fochs - 44
Peter N Fochs - 20
Elecebeth Fochs - 16
Mathias Fochs - 12
Susan Fochs - 9
Anton P Fochs - 7
Fred M Fochs - 5

1920 Census:
Peter W Fochs - 68
Anna Fochs - 54
Anton Fochs - 18
Fred Fochs - 16

Peter married Bernard, Susan Abt 1886. Susan was born 15 Nov 1865, Iron Ridge, Dodge, Wisconsin, USA; died 24 Apr 1919, Marathon, Marathon, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: Aft 13 Jan 1910

Notes:

Immigration:
Unknown

Obituary:
Harvest of Death, Nicholas Fochs Passed Away
After an illness of nearly a year's duration, Nicholas M Fochs died at his home in this city on Thursday morning, Jan 18 at the age of 44 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The deceased who was a son of Math Fochs was born in Germany, Aug 3, 1865 and came to America with his parents in 1881. They located on a farm in the town of Chilton and he assisted his father for a number of years and then moved to this city where he was employed at various occupations until March last he was obliged to give up work owing to poor health.
In January 1891, he was married at Ashford to Miss Barbara Hitzler. Mr Fochs was a member of the Germania society and the Catholic Foresters and was also a devourt member of the Catholic church. He was highly respected by all who knew him and his death is sadly deplored. The funeral will be held Monday at 10:00 o'clock from St Mary's church. He is survived by a widow, two sons and one daughter.

Nicholas married Hitzler, Barbara 27 Jan 1891, Ashford, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA. Barbara was born 26 Feb 1868, , , , Austria; died 7 May 1955, Visalia, Tulare, California, USA; was buried , Visalia Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare, California. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1881
• Other Info or Events: Aft 18 Jul 1905
• Obituary: 22 Jul 1905; Chilton Times

Notes:

Other Info or Events:
From Pat Fochs; Shortly after her death the father gave the children to the Green Bay Orphanage - where they were raised. The oldest child he retained as this child was of age to work as a servant and the others required care.

Obituary:
Mrs. Peter Jaekels, A telephone message was received in this city Tuesday morning bringing the news of the death of Mrs. Peter Jaekels, which occurred at one o''clock that morning at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Appleton. Mrs. Jaekels had been in poor health for some years and for three months was unable to leave her bed. On Friday last with a view of gaining relief she was taken to the hospital in Appleton. Although the best medical aid in that city was secured and everything in human power was done to help her she died as above stated. The remains were conveyed to this city by her husband and her uncle, Peter Leipzig, Tuesday afternoon and taken to her home where they remained until Thursday morning when the funeral took place from St, Mary's Catholic church of which she was a devout member.
Anna Fochs was born July 13, 1878 in Germany. She came with her parents to America in the spring of 1881 and located on a farm three miles north of this city on the Hilbert road. She was married Oct. 11, 1892 to Peter Jaekels and came to this city to reside. Some four years ago they moved to Marathon City and a year ago returned here. Besides a husband and six small children she leaves a father, four brothers, four sisters, and many other relatives and friends to mourn her early and untimely death.
Anna Jaekels - Chilton Times July 22, 1905

Anna married Jaeckels, Peter 11 Oct 1892, St. Mary Catholic Church, Chilton, Wisconsin, USA. Peter (son of Jaeckels, John and Britten, Mary) was born 17 Jun 1872, St. John, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 5 Mar 1926, West Bend, Washington, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Chilton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religious Vows: Aft 1898
• Religious Vows: 22 Jul 1903

Notes:

Biography:
Anna Maria Emma Fochs - Religious Name -- Mary Willibald
Born Wincheringen, Regbz, Trier, Germany
Work before Entrance: Domestic Work
Home Parish at Entrance: St. Alphonsus, Chicago IL
Entered Candidature: Feb 28, 1898
Received: Aug 29, 1900
Professed: July 22, 1903
Home Visits: Aug 1914
Mission Record Grades
1899As CandidateSt. Willibrord Green Bay WI1,2,3
1900As NoviceSt. Paul Chicago, IL4
St. Agnes St. Paul MN3
1903As Sister St. Agnes St. Paul MN6,7
1927Superior Holy Family Clarkston WA 6,7,8
1933Sup., Prin St. Francis De Sales St. Paul MN
1939Superior Notre Dame Convent Colton WA
1941 Motherhouse Infirmary Mankato MN
Obituary - Northwestern Province
Sister Mary Willibald Fochs
I tought upon the days of old; and I had in my mind the eternal years; and I meditated in the night with my own heart. Ps 76, 6, 7
These words of the Royal Prophet might well have been spoken by our dear Sister Mary Willibald Fochs who was found dead in bed about 3:00 o'clock in the morning on August 11, 1947. Her room-mate having heard a faint noise, hastened to Sister's bedside and found that she had just breathed her last. Several days before she had made remarks to her companion Sisters, which clearly indicated that she was thinking "upon the days of old" and "had in mind the eternal years."
Sister Mary Willibald had been suffering from a heart ailment, and the unusual heat of the summer greatly aggravated her suffering; therefore, her sudden death did not come as a complete surprise to the Superiors of the Motherhouse and to the nurses in the infirmary. Only a few days before her death, Sister had sent for one of the Assistants, since Mother Provincial M. Annunciata was not at home. When Sister M. Henrietta came to the sickroom to inquire about the needs of the dear patient, she found her rather uncomfortable, but able to sit up. Sister M. Henrietta suggested that she be moved closer to the chapel so taht she could receive Holy Communion in her room. Sister Mary Willibald replied that as long as she was able to use a wheel chair, she preferred to remain in the room where she was. Three days later we offered Holy Communion for the repose of her soul.
Sister M. Willibald, Emma Fochs, was born of exemplary Catholic parents near Treves, Germany, August 12, 1880. In 1881, the family came to America and settled on a farm near Chilton, Wisconsin. During the spring and fall emma attended our Sisters' school in Chilton, but during the winter she attended the district school. This alternation did not permit the progress the child might have made during her formative years. When she was sixteen years old, she lost her good mother. Her father married again, but the old familiar place was no longer HOME to Emma. She went to Chicago where she was employed at general housework by a Lutheran family. Before accepting this position , she had made an agreement with her employers to be permitted to attend Sunday Mass. It happened that the day after Christmas fell on a Sunday, and because of the work of cleaning up the house after this holiday, she could not attend Mass. She tells us in her autobiography that the following Saturday found her among the penitents waiting to go to Confession. One of the good old Redemptorist Fathers was in the confessional, and to him the anxious young girl told her troubles.
After putting several other questions to her, he finally asked her whether she would not like to go to the convent. She promptly answered, "No," since she had nver given her future vocation a thought. However, the question addressed to her by her confessor, remained in her mind, and she could neither eat nor sleep. Finally she informed her father that she had decided to enter the convent. He placed no obstacle in her way, and two weeks later she received the bonnet from Reverend Mother General, who at the time was visiting at St. Alphonsus. Her cup of happiness was now filled to overflowing. She was grateful to God and to those who had assisted her in following the divine Call. In August 1898, she was sent to the Milwaukee Motherhouse and the following year she was missioned to Green Bay to teach the primary grades; after another year's probation she was received into the Novitiate, August 19, 1900. With her whol heart and soul she gave herself to the service of the Lord, and was eager to prepare herself as well as possible for the work of teaching and training Christ's little ones. July 23, 1903 and July 22, 1910 mark the days of her first and her final profession.
In 1901 Sister Mary Willibald was sent to St. Agnes, St. Paul to teach the uper grades and to take charge of the alter boys. She remained at this mission twenty-six years, during which she endeared herself to the Sisters of the community as well as to her pupils. She was an adept to training boys to serve Holy Mass and had many an interesting story to relate about her experiences in this particular field of labor. The boys were greatly devoted to Sister and remembered her long after they had left school.
After Sister left St. Agnes, she labored at the following missions: Clarkston, Washington; St. Francis, St. Paul; Colton, Washington; and Madison Lake, Minnesota; at each of these missions she acted as Superior of the community and as principal of the school. Her last years were spent in the Motherhouse at Good Counsel. Whenever she was able to do so, she helped the Sisters pack altar breads; she was very conscientious about this work and loved it because it was for the Sacramental Savior. Her free moments were spent in crocheting or in doing acts of charity for others.
As a Superior Sister Mary Willibald was kind, cympathetic, and understanding, and exacting in egard to the keeping of Holy Rule. As an inferior she was loyal and devoted to her Superiors; and as a companion Sister she was considerate, appreciative, cheerful, and obliging. Wherever she was, she made herself at home and was interested in the affairs of the community and in the work of the school. In spite of poor health during the last several years of her life, she bore up bravely and accepted her lot as sent by the good Lord for a purpose of His own. Her example will long be remembered by those who lived in intimate relationship with her.
The funeral Mass was celebrated by our Reverend Chaplain, Father Alton Scheid, August 13, 1947. Sister's remains were laid to rest beside three new graves wherein were interred the remains of three dear companion Sisters who had preceded her to ther Everlasting Home within the six weeks just before the death of Sister M. Willibald. We trust that it will not be long before the four religious who were so near and so dear to one another in life, will be re-united in Heaven. RIP
Autobiography - written by Sister Mary Willibald Fochs
Born of good Catholic parents, Mathias and Elisabeth Fochs, near Treves, Germany August 12, 188. Came to America in1881 and settled near Chilton, Wisconsin. Attended our Sisters' school as long as the weather permitted. During winter, I attended the district school. Naturally my progress was far from brilliant.
I lost my good mother at sixteen. The following year brought a new mother to our house and thereafter home was not home to us any longer. I went to Chicago where I found employment with a Lutheran family in doing general housework. Before accepting the position I made an agreement to te permitted to attend Mass regularly. One Sunday, however, the day after Christmas I was obliged to clean up and could not attend. Naturally, the next Saturday found me at the confessional. Good Father Essing CSR happened to be in the confessional. After various questions he said, "Wilst du nicht in's Kloster gehen?" I answered "No" so quickly that Father said "You needn't get excited. Not all good people must to to the convent."
Before this, I had never given the convent as much as a thougt. NOw I could not get the confessor's question out of my mind. I could neither sleep nor eat. I informed my father that I was going to the convent. I begged for admittance at our Sisters at St. Alphonsus and in less than two weeks I was in the convent. I received the bonnet at St. Alphonsus from Mother General on her vistation tour. August 29, 1898 I was sent to the Mother house; August 29, 1899 I was sent on mission to Green Bay and August 29, 1900 I was received.
July 23, 1903 and July 22, 1910 respectively, mark the days of first and final vows. For 26 years I labored at St. Paul. In 1927, obedience called me to take charge of our mission in Clarkston, Washington.

Immigration:
Unknown

Elizabeth married Ubelacker, George 9 Jan 1902, St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon, Wisconsin, USA. George was born 7 Dec 1877, , , , Austria; died 21 Aug 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Weisenberger, Ferdinand Bef 1913. Ferdinand was born 30 Nov 1886; died 21 Jul 1976. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 2 Nov 1946; The Sheboygan press

Notes:

1930 Census:
Mathias Fochs - 33
Mary Ann Fochs - 27
Laverne Fochs - 5
Lucille Fochs - 3
Alfred Fochs - 2
Howard Fochs -

1940 Census:
Mathies Fochs42
Mary Fochs37
Laverne Fochs15
Lucille Fochs13
Alfred Fochs12
Howard Fochs10
Rita Fochs8
Nancy Fochs4

Obituary:
Hilbert Resident Passes Away Saturday At Appleton
Hilbert - Math F. Fochs, 49, Hilbert passed away at St. Elizabeth hospital, Appleton, at 2 a.m. Saturday.
Born May 27, 1897, in the town of Chilton, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fochs. He was married Oct. 9, 1923 to Miss Mary Ann Biederwolf, at Random Lake, and the couple settled in Chilton.
In 1928 they moved to Hilbert where Mr. Fochs operated a garage and filling station. For the past nine years they have lived a farm near Hilbert.
Mr. Fochs leaves his widow, four daughters, Mrs. Gilbert LaVerne Schumacher, Hilbert; Miss Lucille, Chicago, Miss Rita and Miss Nancy at home; four sons, Alfred, Howard, Arthur and Math. Jr., at home; one grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Reed, Marshfield and Mrs. Joseph Dalske, Wausau; four brothers, Nick, Duluth, Peter, Rockford, Anton at Rothschild, Wis., and Fred, Schofield, Wis.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Eldridge Funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's church, the Rev. Theodore S. Kolbe officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Members of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name society will attend the funeral in body. Rosary ceremonies will be held at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Monday until time of the services.

Matthias married Biederwolf, Mary Ann 9 Oct 1923. Mary was born 22 Nov 1902, Fredonia, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Jan 1969, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Susan married Dahlke, Joseph Bef 1924. Joseph was born 1 Mar 1893; died 12 Aug 1976. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 3 Jun 1973

Notes:

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Louis Fochs
SSN:397-14-0895
Last Residence:
53095 West Bend, Washington, Wisconsin, USA
BORN:21 Sep 1897
Died:Jun 1973
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Name:Louis N Fochs
Age:75
Sex:M (Male)
Birth Date:abt 1898
Death Date:3 Jun 1973
Location:Webe (May be abbreviated)
Certificate:016798

Hildegard married Schroepfer, Frank J. 20 Apr 1931, Visalia, Tulare, California, USA. Frank was born 5 Jan 1899, , , Minnesota, USA; died 15 Nov 1983, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried , Visalia Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare, California. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Clemens Jaeckels
County:Wood
State:Wisconsin
Birthplace:Wisconsin
Birth Date:22 Mar 1894
Race:Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number:1675082

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917
• Death Record - Civil: 20 Mar 1971

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Joseph Matt Jaeckels
County:Wood
State:Wisconsin
Birthplace:Wisconsin
Birth Date:30 Sep 1896
FHL Roll Number:1675082

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Joseph Jaeckels
SSN:391-09-8201
Last Residence:54911 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:29 Sep 1896
Died:Mar 1971
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Name:Joseph M Jaeckels
Age:74
Sex:M (Male)
Birth Date:abt 1897
Death Date:20 Mar 1971
Location:Appl (May be abbreviated)
Certificate:009071

Other Events:

• WWI Draft Registration Card: 15 Sep 1918
• Death Record - Civil: 29 Sep 1958

Notes:

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Claude Jacob Jaeckels
County:Calumet
State:Wisconsin
Birth Date:23 Sep 1898
Race:White
FHL Roll Number:1674511

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Claude J Jaeckels
Birth Date:23 Sep 1897
Claim Date:29 Sep 1958
Type of Claim:Death Claim
Notes:02 Sep 1977: Name listed as CLAUDE J JAECKELS

Mildred married Ferris, Dr. James 17 Sep 1938, Tomahawk, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA. James died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 4 Aug 2017; APC

Notes:

1940 Census:
Mathies Fochs42
Mary Fochs37
Laverne Fochs15
Lucille Fochs13
Alfred Fochs12
Howard Fochs10
Rita Fochs8
Nancy Fochs4

Obituary:
LaVerne Mary Schumacher, age 92, of Chilton, died on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Century Ridge Assisted Living in Chilton. She was born March 19, 1925 in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Mathias and Maryann (Biederwolf) Fochs.
LaVerne went to school through the eighth grade before her family needed her help on their farm. It wasn't long after that when the United States entered World War II and America needed women to join the workforce. LaVerne went to Milwaukee and became a welder for Lakeside Bridge and Steel, helping build ships. She married her late husband, Gilbert Schumacher, on June 7, 1944 and they raised four children while working on their family farm. LaVerne later became involved in working the polling stations during elections.
LaVerne was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert and a 50 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, including time as Chief Ranger. When the church found out she had taken piano lessons since she was seven years old, they recruited her to play organ for them. LaVerne was their organist for 63 years before handing over the duties. Outside of her church, LaVerne enjoyed doing word searches and loved to go bowling. She practiced the lessons learned during the Great Depression throughout her life - growing her own vegetables in her garden and acting as her family's seamstress.
Survivors include her children: Mathias Schumacher (special friend, Irene), Bob Schumacher, Wanda Nett (special friend, Barry), and Susan (Kenneth) Lemke; her grandchildren: Jenny Schumacher, Mike (Mindy) Schumacher, Rachael Schumacher, J. Michael (Samantha) Schwobe, Terri (Terry) Russell, Adam Nett (fiancé, Samantha), Craig Lemke, Connie Lemke, and Brian (Sarah) Lemke; her brothers: Alfred (Lorrie) Fochs, Howard Fochs, Mathias (Patricia) Fochs, and Arthur (Susan) Fochs; her sisters: Rita Burns, and Nancy Diedrich; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
LaVerne was preceded in death by her husband: Gilbert Schumacher; her parents, Mathias Fochs and Maryann Kampa; her sister: Lucille (Harold) Van Haren; step-brother: Carl (Bernice) Kampa; brother-in-law: William Parsons; and a sister-in-law: Rosalyn Fochs.
Funeral service will be at 11:00am on Monday, August 7, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church (108 S. 6th St.) in Hilbert. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Cemetery in Hilbert. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, August 6, 2017, and again on Monday from 10:00am to 10:45am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hilbert. A prayer service will take place Sunday evening at the close of visitation. Online condolences wietingfuneralhome.com
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to all of the staff at Century Ridge and the Calumet County Hospice for all of the care given to LaVerne and the family.

LaVerne married Schumacher, Gilbert F. 7 Jun 1944. Gilbert (son of Schumacher, Mathias and Portmann, Anna) was born 26 May 1921, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 14 Feb 2011, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Hilbert, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 1930 Census: 1930, Hilbert, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: 1 Sep 1944; WWII -
• Death Record - Civil: 18 Jan 1987; Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997

Notes:

1930 Census:
Mathias Fochs - 33
Mary Ann Fochs - 27
Laverne Fochs - 5
Lucille Fochs - 3
Alfred Fochs - 2
Howard Fochs -

1940 Census:
Mathies Fochs42
Mary Fochs37
Laverne Fochs15
Lucille Fochs13
Alfred Fochs12
Howard Fochs10
Rita Fochs8
Nancy Fochs4

Military Service:
Name:Lucille E Fochs
Age:18
Birth Date:17 Aug 1926
Issue Date:1 Sep 1944
Educational Institution:Michael Reese Hospital
School Location:Chicago, Illinois

Death Record - Civil:
Name: Lucille E Vanharen
Birth Date: abt 1926
Death Date: 18 Jan 1987
Certificate # 001851
Age:
Residence:

Lucille married VanHaren, Harold R. 25 Sep 1948. Harold (son of VanHaren, Edward and Unknown, Lillian) was born 19 Mar 1923; died 3 May 2013, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Alfred married Diedrich, Lorraine (daughter of Diedrich, Edward and Dorn, Phylliss) [Group Sheet]

Howard married Ruhland, Roselin [Group Sheet]

Rita — Parsons, Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Rita married Burns, Edward [Group Sheet]

Arthur married Kielgas, Susan (daughter of Kielgas, Erwin and Dittman, Delilas "Dee") [Group Sheet]

Linda married Holzschuh, Carl J. (son of Holzschuh, Ivo and Gosz, Rose Elizabeth) [Group Sheet]