Descendants of Valentinus Zwilling

 

Generation No. 1


Valentinus Zwilling married Anne Elizabeth ?.

Village Location:
   Wallenborn is a village of 568 residents in the volcanic Eifel region of Germany. It is located in the Kreis (county) of Daun in the Regierungsbezirk (administrative district) of Trier in the Land (state) of Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany. Thus it is on the western edge of Germany near Luxembourg, about 6 miles southwest of Daun and 28 miles north of Trier. The local Catholic church is St. Sebastianus in Wallenborn.

Children of Valentinus Zwilling and Anne ? are:
Anne Marie Zwilling, born 22 Oct 1724.
Anne Barbara Zwilling, born 8 Dec 1727.
Hilgeri Zwilling, born 30 Mar 1731 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Sebastianus Zwilling, born 9 Jun 1732.


Generation No. 2


Hilgeri Zwilling (son of Valentinus Zwilling) was born 30 Mar 1731 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. He married Elisabeth (Theis) Eil 19 Feb 1759 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, daughter of Mathiaus Eil and Agnetha ?.

Notes for Elisabeth (Theis) Eil:
   The evidence in the Wallenborn church records strongly suggests that Elisabeth Eil is the same person as Elisabeth Theis, and that her sister, Maria Elisabetha Eil, is the same person as Maria Elisabetha Theis.
   Elisabeth Eil was married in February 1759 to Hilgeri Zwilling as part of a double wedding; the second couple was her sister, Maria Elisabetha Eil, and Joannes Zwilling (the relationship, if any, between Hilgeri and Joannes Zwilling is not provided). No record exists of a marriage between an Elisabeth Theis and a Hilgeri Zwilling, nor for one between a Maria Elisabetha Theis and a Joannes Zwilling, nonetheless both of these couples are named as parents in subsequent birth records.
   Elisabeth Theis and Hilgeri Zwilling have numerous children, starting in November 1759. If one assumes that Elisabeth Eil is not Elisabeth Theis, then Elisabeth (Eil) and Hilgeri Zwilling's first child (Hilgerius) is not born until February 1768, nine years after the marriage. Further, the birth dates for the children of Elisabeth Eil and Hilgeri Zwilling fit nicely in the gaps between children of Elisabeth Theis and Hilgeri Zwilling. Likewise, wedding-mates Maria Elisabetha Eil and Joannes Zwilling never have children, though Maria Elisabetha Theis and Joannes Zwilling do in the expected time frame.
   The fact that all the names of the people in these couples match exactly except for the surname of the women, that sisters (and possibly brothers) are involved, that the birth dates of their children mesh properly, that neither Theis-Zwilling wedding is recorded though both couples have children starting after the date of the Eil-Zwilling weddings, and that in these church records the priest(s) somewhat frequently incorrectly recorded and later corrected the surnames of women, in concert suggest that these women were known by two names.

Children of Hilgeri Zwilling and Elisabeth Eil are:
Anna Barbara Zwilling, born 19 Nov 1759 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 3 Feb 1770 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Hilgerius Zwilling, born 2 Sep 1762 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 11 May 1763 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Margaretha Zwilling, born 8 May 1764 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 5 Nov 1769 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Hilgerius Zwilling, born 7 Feb 1768 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 14 Feb 1868 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Zwilling, born 9 Mar 1769 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 28 Nov 1769 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Zwilling, born 21 Mar 1772 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 1 May 1772 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Zwilling, born 31 Aug 1773 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 8 Oct 1841 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.


Generation No. 3


Joannes Zwilling (son of Hilgeri Zwilling) was born 31 Aug 1773 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died 8 Oct 1841 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. He married Catherina Claus 3 Feb 1790 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, daughter of Petri Claus and Maria Leÿgen. She was born 23 Jun 1764 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died before 1822.

Children of Joannes Zwilling and Catherina Claus are:
Petrus (Petri) Zwilling, born 29 Mar 1792 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 6 Feb 1854 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Zwilling, born 15 Sep 1795 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Anna Maria Zwilling, born 10 Oct 1796 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 25 Nov 1796 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.


Generation No. 4


Petrus (Petri) Zwilling (son of Joannes Zwilling) was born 29 Mar 1792 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died 6 Feb 1854 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. He married Margaretha Theis 13 Feb 1822 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, daughter of Melchiorus Theis and Barbara Thelmann. She was born Abt. 1801, and died 22 Jan 1865 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.

Children of Petrus Zwilling and Margaretha Theis are:
Joannes Zwilling, born 6 Aug 1823 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 16 Aug 1823 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Zwilling, born 25 May 1825 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 30 May 1825 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Margaretha Zwilling, born 7 Jul 1826 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Matthias Zwilling, born 26 Feb 1830 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 20 Jan 1872 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Margaretha Zwilling, born 18 Jun 1833 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 14 Feb 1875 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Zwilling, born 4 Jun 1841 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 11 Jun 1841 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.


Generation No. 5


Margaretha Zwilling (daughter of Petrus (Petri) Zwilling) was born 7 Jul 1826 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany She married Nicolaus Scholzen 21 Dec 1853 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, son of Johannis Scholzen and Anna Zimmer. He was born in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany

Children of Margaretha Zwilling and Nicolaus Scholzen are:
Margaretha Scholzen, born 11 Feb 1857 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. She married Nicolaus Marxen 20 Feb 1879 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. He was born 8 Aug 1850 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Magdalena Scholzen, born 25 May 1858 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 29 Apr 1868 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Jacobus Scholzen, born 24 Oct 1860 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Margaretha Scholzen, born 11 Oct 1861 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 8 May 1863 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Catherina Scholzen, born 30 Oct 1863 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Magdalena Scholzen, born 16 Aug 1866 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Barbara Scholzen, born 22 Dec 1869 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.


Matthias Zwilling (son of Petrus (Petri) Zwilling) was born 26 Feb 1830 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died 20 Jan 1872 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. He married Eva Catherina Schwickerath 15 Jul 1865 in Orsfeld, Eifel, Germany, daughter of Nicolai Schwickerath and Elisabeth Schmitt. She was born 20 Oct 1837 in Orsfeld, Eifel, Germany, and died 15 Jan 1883 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.

Children of Matthias Zwilling and Eva Schwickerath are:
Elisabeth Zwilling, born 11 Feb 1866 in Orsfeld, Eifel, Germany and died 16 Jul 1867 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Margaretha Zwilling, born 11 Feb 1866 in Orsfeld, Eifel, Germany and died 15 Jul 1867 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Matthias Zwilling, born 2 Dec 1867 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 6 Mar 1951 in Swanville, MN.
Nicholas Zwilling, born 7 May 1870 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 8 Jul 1955 in Watkins, MN.
Margaretha Zwilling, born 27 Jun 1872 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 24 Feb 1873 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.


Margaretha Zwilling (daughter of Petrus (Petri) Zwilling) was born 18 Jun 1833 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died 14 Feb 1875 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. She married Johann Frederico Pflüger 12 Jan 1857 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, son of Joannes Pflüger and Margaretha Thielmann. He was born 10 Jan 1832 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany

Children of Margaretha Zwilling and Johann Pflüger are:
Margaretha Pflueger, born 1 Aug 1857 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Nicolaus Pflueger, born 18 Jan 1860 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 20 Jan 1860 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Anna Gertrudis Pflueger, born 14 Jan 1861 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Anna Maria Pflueger, born 18 Apr 1864 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
? Pflueger, born 7 Aug 1865 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 7 Aug 1865 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
? Pflueger, born 7 Aug 1865 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 7 Aug 1865 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Pflueger, born 24 Aug 1867 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 2 Jul 1868 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Barbara Pflueger, born 16 May 1869 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Peter Pflueger, born 2 Nov 1873 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.


* Johann Frederico Pflüger (surviving husband of Margaretha Zwilling) married Eva Catherina Schwickerath (surviving wife of Matthias Zwilling) 24 Sep 1881 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.

    * These parents are not blood members of the Zwilling line. Nonetheless, their children are blood-related half-siblings of direct-line members of the Zwilling family. Mathias Pflueger, the only child suriving to adulthood, emigrated to the U.S., and his descendants are included in this report. Such descendant entries are marked with an asterisk: *

Children of Johann Pflüger and Eva Schwickerath are:
Matthias Pflueger, born 18 Jul 1876 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 15 Jul 1970 in St. Cloud, MN.
Nicholas Pflueger, born 11 Oct 1881 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 18 Oct 1881 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.
Joannes Pflueger, born 1 Jan 1883 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany and died 14 Jan 1883 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.

Generation No. 6


Matthias Zwilling (son of Matthias Zwilling) was born 2 Dec 1867 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died 6 Mar 1951 in Swanville, MN. He married Anna Carpentier in 1897-8, daughter of ? Carpentier and ? Scheuer. She was born 24 Oct 1870 in Germany, and died 21 Jun 1958 in Morrison Co, MN.

Notes for Matthias Zwilling:
   Mathias probably arrived at Ellis Island on 29 Jun 1892 aboard the "Waesland" out of Antwerp, Belgium. He claimed to be 23 years old (instead of 24) and from the town of "Hallenbor, Germany." There is no "Hallenbor" in Germany, but this is a fairly close match to "Wallenborn."

Obituary: Matt Zwilling (8 or 9 Mar 1951)
   Swanville--Matt Zwilling, 83-year-old pioneer resident of Swanville, died early Tuesday morning at St. Gabriels's hospital. Death was due to an ulcer hemorrhage. Mr. Zwilling suffered a broken hip in a fall last Saturday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist church in Swanville. Rev. L. S. Gall will officiate at the funeral mass.
   Mrs. Zwilling survives with four children: Charles, Swanville; Ben, Detroit Lakes; and two married daughters living in Milwaukee, Wis.

Emigration: 1892
Census 1900, p196, Darnen Twp, Stevens Co, MN
Census 1905, p577, Swanville Twp, Morrison Co, MN
Census 1910, ED118-5B, Morrison Co, MN
Comment: half brother is Matt Pflueger, who married Elizabeth Lucy Fruth

More About Anna Carpentier:
Emigration: 1883, From Germany

Children of Matthias Zwilling and Anna Carpentier are:
Mary C Zwilling, born 8 May 1898 in Morris, MN and died 13 May 1978 in Laredo, TX.
Charles V Zwilling, born 12 Sep 1899 in Morris, MN and died 26 Jul 1978 in Little Falls, MN.
Bernard John (Ben) Zwilling, born 20 Aug 1901 in Swanville, MN and died 9 Aug 1955 in Detroit Lakes, Becker Co, MN. He married Ruby Randolph 7 Oct 1941 in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Notes for Bernard John (Ben) Zwilling:
Obituary: Requiem Mass Friday for 'Mr. Baseball' Zwilling
   Bernard John Zwilling of Detroit Lakes, known widely by his nickname of "Ben," died early Tuesday morning of a heart condition which first became evident when he suffered an attack a couple of years ago. Mr. Zwilling was 53 years old and had spent much of his adult life playing, following, and actively supporting baseball.
   The sport was his dominating interest and he died while engaged in helping to select a regional tournament site for the fall playoff. As commisioner of region 14B of the state association, he was presiding at a regional meeting Monday night at the Eagles hall here when he was stricken. He was rushed to St. Mary's hospital and died shortly after 1 a.m.
   Requiem mass is to be conducted this Friday morning at 9 a.m. from the Holy Rosary church here. Father Alphonse will officiate.
   Mr. Zwilling came to Detroit Lakes in 1935 from Swanville and was district clerk for maintenance district No. 6 of the state highway department. Except for two years in the early '40's when the city was without a ball club, Mr. Zwilling was closely identified with the baseball team here from 1936 until his retirement in 1952 because of failing health. During these years he served variously as manager, business manager, secretary, and vice-president of the board.
   He was so close to the baseball picture here for so many years that he came to be known as "Mr. Baseball." A "Ben Zwilling Day" was held at Washington Park about the time he retired from the DL club.
   Mr. Zwilling was born August 20, 1901, at Swanville, Minn. He attended grade school there and attended high school and college at Collegeville, Minnesota. He married Ruby Randolph in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 7, 1941.
Besides his work with the baseball club here, Mr. Zwilling was active with the Eagles lodge and served as one of its officials. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus of the Holy Rosary church.
   He is survived by his wife; mother, Mrs. M. Zwilling; one brother, Charlie of Swanville; and two sisters, Mrs. Harold Rodahl, Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Vlas Sowieja of Owens, Wis. The West Funeral Home has charge of funeral arrangements.

Katherine Zwilling, born about 1903 in Minnesota and died 23 Apr 1907 in Morrison Co, MN.
Agnes Zwilling, born 1906 and died 1951-1978. She married Harold Rodahl, born 22 Mar 1907 and died Oct 1974 in Wisconsin.


Nicholas Zwilling (son of Matthias Zwilling) was born 7 May 1870 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died 8 Jul 1955 in Watkins, MN. He married Clara Fruth 25 Oct 1897 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, daughter of John Fruth and Johanna Hundzek. She was born 8 Jun 1877 in St. Wendel Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 16 Aug 1959 in Watkins, MN.

Notes for Nicholas Zwilling:
-- Obituary (source unknown, dated approximately July 9, 1955)
NICK ZWILLING
   Nick Zwilling, 85, died Friday, after an illness of four weeks, at the home of Alphonse Hoeschen, Watkins. He was born May 7, 1870, in Germany.
   Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Alphonse Hoeschen (Margaret), Watkins; Mrs. John Steichen (Frances), Waite Park; Sr. Berchmans OSB, Cathedral High School faculty member; Sr. Cuthbert OSB, St. Peter's, St. Cloud; Mrs. Herman Middendorf (Helen), Freeport; Mrs. W. H. Lambert (Therese), Minneapolis; Math, Collegeville; John, Pearl Lake; Joseph, Avon; Al, Waite Park; and Celestine, Clear Lake. Also surviving is a half brother, Math Pflueger, St. Cloud. There are 53 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.
   The solemn requiem mass will be read at the St. Anthony church, Watkins, Monday at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Alban Fruth, OSB, of Ogema, will be celebrant. He is a nephew of the deceased. Friends may call at the Watkins funeral home in Watkins Saturday night and until the time of the funeral. The family requests no flowers.

Emigration: 1892
Census 1905, Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, Sheet 5, entries 388-93
Census 1910, Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, p54A
Census 1920, Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, p69B
Census 1930, St. John's University, Stearns Co, MN, p1B
Comment 1: 1st marriage, 1 child (wife name not known)
Comment 2: half brother is Matt Pflueger, who married Elizabeth Lucy Fruth

Notes for Clara Fruth:
-- Obituary (source and date unknown, est. Jun 1959 - Jun 1960)
MRS. CLARA ZWILLING
   Mrs. Clara (Fruth) Zwilling, 82, died Sunday at the Adelman nursing home after a lingering illness. She was born June 8, 1877.
   Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Alphonse Hoeschen (Margaret), Watkins; Sister Berchmans OSB, (Elizabeth) and Sister Cuthbert OSB, (Marie), St. Joseph; Mrs. Herman Middendorf (Helen), Freeport; Mrs. W. H. Lambert (Therese), Minneapolis; Mrs. John Steichen (Frances), St. Cloud; Matt, Collegeville; John, Pearl Lake; Al, Waite Park; Joseph, Avon; and Celestine, Bowlus. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother: Sister Carmel, OSB, and Sister Genevieve, OSB, St. Cloud and Michael Fruth, St. Cloud. There are 53 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren.

Comment: sister to Elizabeth Lucy Fruth

Children of Nicholas Zwilling and Clara Fruth are:
Johanna Frances Zwilling, born 8 Jun 1898 in St. Wendell Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 22 Sep 1966 in St. Cloud, MN.
Matthias Zwilling, Sr., born 23 Jan 1900 in St. Wendell Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 1 Feb 1988 in St. Cloud, MN.
John Joseph Zwilling, Sr., born 1 Jan 1902 in Morris, MN and died May 1961 in Anoka, MN.
Elizabeth (Sr. Berchmans OSB) Zwilling, born 7 Jan 1904 in Morris, MN and died 17 Aug 1995 in St. Scholastica Convent, St. Joseph, MN.

Notes for Elizabeth (Sr. Berchmans OSB) Zwilling:
Obituaries:
SISTER BERCHMANS ZWILLING, 91, ST. CLOUD
   Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday at St. Benedict's Convent for Sister Berchmans Zwilling, 91, who died Thursday at St. Scholastica Convent, St. Cloud. Burial will be in the St. Benedict's Convent cemetery. Friends may call from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Scholastica Convent, 7 p.m. at St. Benedict's Convent Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Benedict's Convent Monday. Funeral arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
   Sister Berchmans Zwilling was born Jan. 7, 1904, in Morris to Clara Fruth and Nick Zwilling. She entered St. Benedict's Convent June 18, 1925, and made her final vows July 11, 1929. She spent 17 years teaching elementary grades in Wadena. For 13 years she taught religion at St. Mary's, Technical High School, Cathedral High School, St. Cloud Hospital School of Nursing, and St. John's Seminary, Collegeville. She was in motherhouse services at St. Benedict's Convent, St. Joseph. She taught theology at the College of St. Benedict for 22 years.
   Survivors include her brothers, Joseph, Avon; Celestine, Waite Park; sisters, Margaret Hoeschen, Watkins; Theresa Lambert, Edina; Helen Middendorf, Freeport; and Sister Marie Zwilling, St. Benedict's Convent, St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and one sister.
   Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday at St. Benedict's Convent for Sister Berchmans Zwilling, 91, who died Thursday at St. Scholastica Convent, St. Cloud. Burial will be in the St. Benedict's Convent cemetery. Friends may call from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Scholastica Convent, 7 p.m. at St. Benedict's Convent Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Benedict's Convent Monday. Funeral arrangements were made by the Daniels Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD HER INTO PARADISE
   Sister Berchmans (Elizabeth) Zwilling, 91, died peacefully at St. Scholastica Convent at 6:20 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 1995. Sister was born in Morris, MN, on January 7, 1904, the fourth child of Nick and Clara (Fruth) Zwilling. The family moved to Collegeville where Sister attended the district school. Her decision at age 18 to enter St. Benedict's Convent was the result of contrasting the wealth of liturgical prayer that she observed at St. John's Abbey with the scarcity of such prayer in rural parishes. Sister attended St. Benedict's Academy, entered the novitiate in 1925, and professed vows on July 11, 1929. Sister Marie, her younger sister, professed vows the same day.
   Sister Berchmans regarded her life as one of exceptional receiving that enabled wholehearted giving. From the novitiate she was assigned to Wadena where she spent 17 happy years teaching fifth and sixth grades and directed altar boys. During summers she attended the College of St. Benedict and teacher's colleges in Moorhead and St. Cloud. In 1943 she returned to St. Benedict's to attend college and assist the director of postulants. On receiving the B.A. degree in English in 1944, she was delighted to enroll in the first graduate school of theology for women, St. Mary's, Notre Dame. She received her Ph.D. degree in theology in 1946. Then for six years she faced the challenge of teaching religion to release time classes from Tech H.S., St. Cloud, and Cathedral H.S. religion classes for seven years. At Cathedral Convent she served as Superior. Then, from 1959 to 1993, with the exception of a year at St. Augustine's, St. Cloud, Sister Berchmans lived at St. Benedict's. She taught theology at the College of St. Benedict and at St Cloud Hospital School of Nursing. Participating in a five-year program of summer sessions at Loyola U. on theology increased her eagerness to teach Christianity as a unified whole. Sister Berchmans also helped to train lay religion teachers in parishes and taught courses at St. John's Seminary. In retirement she assisted with convent administration and served as a tour guide.
   Sister is survived by her Benedictine community; two brothers, Celestine, Waite Park; and Joseph, Avon; four sisters, Margaret Hoeschen, Watkins; Sister Marie; O.S.B., St. Joseph; Theresa Lambert, Edina; and Helen Middendorf, Freeport. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
   Both Sister Berchmans' life and her teachings were grounded in her openness to the presence of Christ in herself, in others and everywhere. We rejoice that she has been received into the fullness of Christ's presence.

Marie B (Sr. Cuthbert, OSB; Sr. Marie, OSB) Zwilling was born 6 May 1906 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 5 Nov 2008 in St. Cloud, MN.

Notes for Marie B (Sr Cuthbert OSB) Zwilling:
Obituaries:
SISTER MARIE (CUTHBERT) ZWILLING, 102, St. Joseph, Nov. 5. Vis: 1-6 p.m. Fri., Nov. 7, Saint Scholastica Convent, & at Monastary 2 hours prior to Services: 11 a.m. Sat., Nov. 8, Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph. Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph.

SISTER MARIE (CUTHBERT) ZWILLING, OSB, DIED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008 - 11/5/2008
   Sister Marie (Cuthbert) Zwilling, 102, St. Joseph, May 6, 1906 - Nov. 5, 2008
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph, for Sister Marie (Cuthbert) Zwilling, who died on November 5, 2008, at Saint Scholastica Convent, St. Cloud. Burial will be in the monastery cemetery. Friends may call at Saint Scholastica Convent on Friday, November 7, 2008, from 1-6 p.m. or for a Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Saint Benedict's Monastery. Visitation continues at 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral on Saturday, November 8, at 11 a.m. at Saint Benedict's Monastery.

SISTER MARIE (CUTHBERT) ZWILLING DIED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
   S. Marie was born May 6, 1906, to Nick and Clara (Fruth) Zwilling in Collegeville, Minn. She attended grade school in rural Collegeville and Saint Benedict's High School in St. Joseph. She entered Saint Benedict's Monastery on August 24, 1923. On June 18, 1925, she was received into the novitiate as Sister Cuthbert. Her first monastic profession was on July 11, 1926, and perpetual profession on July 11, 1929. In 1968 she resumed the use of her baptismal name Marie.
   At the College of Saint Benedict, S. Marie earned a degree in elementary education. She went on to further studies at Moorhead State College, St. Cloud State University, Diocesan Teachers' College and the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. For many years she ministered as principal and/or teacher in Wadena; Waite Park; Holy Angels and St. Peter's in St. Cloud; Albany; and at St. Joseph's and St. Mary's Basilica in Minneapolis. She also served as librarian at the College of Saint Benedict and at Saint Benedict's Monastery. She moved to Saint Scholastica Convent on November 5, 2002.
S. Marie is survived by her Benedictine community and two sisters (Therese Lambert and Helen Middendorf). She was preceded in death by five brothers (Math, John, Aloys, Joseph and Celestine) and three sisters: (Frances Steichen, Elizabeth [S. Berchmans, OSB] and Margaret Hoeschen).

More About Marie B (Sr Cuthbert OSB) Zwilling:
Name 2: Mary B Zwilling
Burial: 8 Nov 2008, Saint Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph, MN

Margaret Zwilling, born 30 Jul 1908 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 25 Aug 2005 in Sauk Rapids, MN
Aloys H Zwilling, born 23 Nov 1910 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 27 Apr 1972 in St. Cloud, MN.
Maria Theresa Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, married Billl Lambert.
Helena Marie Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Joseph E Zwilling, born 16 Nov 1917 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 6 Oct 1995 in Avon, MN.
Celestine Michael Zwilling, born 11 Jun 1920 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 22 Jun 2001 in Waite Park, MN.


Margaretha Pflueger (daughter of Margaretha Zwilling) was born 1 Aug 1857 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany She married (1) Joannes Schmitz 9 Feb 1880 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany. He died 17 Mar 1886 in Rom, Eifel, Germany. She married (2) Joannis Braconier 15 Jul 1893 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany.

Child of Margaretha Pflueger and Joannes Schmitz is:
Joannes Schmitz, born 15 Mar 1884 in Rom, Eifel, Germany and died 20 Mar 1884 in Rom, Eifel, Germany.


* Matthias Pflueger (son of Johann Frederico Pflüger) was born 18 Jul 1876 in Wallenborn, Eifel, Germany, and died 15 Jul 1970 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Elizabeth Lucy Fruth 7 Oct 1902 in Collegeville, MN, daughter of John Fruth and Johanna Hundzek. She was born 1 Oct 1879 in St. Wendel Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 10 Mar 1956 in Stearns Co, MN.

Notes for Matthias Pflueger:
-- From: Die Amerika-Auswanderung aus dem Landkreise Daun, Mergen, entry 829
         (The America emigration from the county Daun, Mergen)
   Mathias Pflueger, born July 18, 1876 petitioned for a release from citizenship. Here is a report of the District Magistrate, dated 24 July, 1893: "In the matter of the petition of Mathias Pflueger of Wallenborn for the granting of a release certificate, I would point out that his half-brother, Mathias Zwilling, who was given a free pass by Pflueger, was convicted of desertion by a court-martial on March 1, 1893. Likewise, another half-brother, Nicholaus Zwilling, who was conscripted last fall by the Infantry, has deserted. Therefore it is to be suspected that Mathias Pflueger wishes the release solely to dodge his Military Service obligations."
   The government of the Trier Administrative District has imparted the following communication to Johann Pflueger in Wallenborn: "Your alleged minor son Mathias Pflueger, who was born on July 18, 1876, and has therefore already reached his 17th year, can thus be issued a release from Prussian citizenship only if he furnishes a certificate from the Military Recruiting Commission to the effect that he is not seeking the release solely to evade service in either the standing Army or in the fleet. Since the Commission has refused to issue such a certificate, therefore I am not in a position to make out the release papers."
   So, has the petitioner emigrated illegally?

From the passenger record for Math Pflueger in the online Ellis Island records: He arrived in New York City on the SS Westernland on August 15, 1893 from Antwerp, listed as steerage passenger 527. The info in the record is:
Pfluger, Math., M, 17y, occupation servant, born Germany, destination Minneapolis, cabin D for'd lower, 1 bag

More About Matthias Pflueger:
Burial: St. John the Baptist, Collegeville, MN
Census 1895, Frankfort Twp, Wright Co, MN, p25, as "Matt Fleger"
Census 1905, Synnes Twp, Stevens Co, MN, p47
Census 1910, Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, p55B
Census 1920, Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, p68B
Census 1930, Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, p5A
Christening: As illegitimate, named Matthias Zwilling
Comment 1: half brother to Nicholas Zwilling, who married Clara Fruth
Comment 2: half brother to Matthias Zwilling, who married Anna Carpentier
Emigration: 1893

More About Elizabeth Lucy Fruth:
Comment: sister to Clara Fruth

Children of Matthias Pflueger and Elizabeth Fruth are:
Marie Pflueger, born Aug 1903 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 1903 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Mary M Pflueger, born Aug 1903 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 1903 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Caroline Josephine Pflueger, born 17 Jul 1906 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 29 Sep 1996.
Michael H Pflueger, born 6 Jun 1908 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 19 Sep 1910 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Robert Frederich Pflueger, born 3 Oct 1909 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 23 Apr 2004 in Cold Spring, MN.
Alfred John Pflueger, born 24 Aug 1911 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 2 Feb 1995 in Albany Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Otto Aloys Pflueger, born 24 May 1913 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 12 Apr 1914 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Elisabeth Veronica Pflueger, born 19 Nov 1914 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 17 Jul 2004 in Albany, MN.
Anne R Pflueger, born 19 Oct 1916 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 7 Mar 1991 in Cold Spring, MN.
Herman Mathias Pflueger, Sr., born 30 Dec 1918 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 29 Jun 1994 in South Bend, IA.
Aloys Pflueger, born 18 Oct 1920 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 18 Oct 1920 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
John Mathias Pflueger, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.

Generation No. 7


Mary C Zwilling (daughter of Matthias Zwilling) was born 8 May 1898 in Morris, MN, and died 13 May 1978 in Laredo, TX. She married Vincent F Sowieja 10 Feb 1920 in Swanville, MN, son of Nicolas Sowieja and Hedwig Walosak. He was born 18 Jul 1892 in Poland, and died 7 Mar 1973 in Neillsville, WI.

Notes for Mary C Zwilling:
Obituary: TRIBUNE-RECORD-GLEANER (Clark County, Wis.) 05/17/1978: Sowieja, Mary (1898 1978)
   Mrs. Mary Sowieja, 80, formerly of 134 S. Main, Greenwood, Clark County, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 1978 at Mercy Hospital at Laredo, Texas. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 1978, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood (WI) with the Rev. Robert Houston officiating. Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rinka Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
   Mrs. Sowieja was born May 8, 1898 at Morris, Minn. She received her education in rural schools at Swansville, Minn. She married Vincent Sowieja Feb. 10, 1920. They farmed for two years, 1920-22 near Swansville, Minn. They moved to Atwood (WI) in 1950, where they operated the Hilltop Tavern until 1965, when they retired and moved to the City of Greenwood (WI). They celebrated their Golden Wedding on Feb. 10, 1970. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and its Altar Society and Royal Neighbors of American and the Legion Auxiliary.
   Her husband preceded her in death in March of 1973. Surviving are four sons, Eugene, Greenwood, Ambrose, Milwaukee, Jerome, Greenwood and James, Owen; two daughters, Mrs. John (Ramona) Pavlow, Guadalajara, Mexico and Mrs. Allan (Eleanor) Lindenberg, West Allis; one brother, Charles, Little Falls, Minn.; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
   Pallbearers were all grandsons, Mark Pavlow, Gene Sowieja, Jr., Charles Sowieja, Gary Sowieja, James Sowieja, Jr., and Dale Lindenberg.

Notes for Vincent F Sowieja:
Obituary: MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 3/ /1973, ---------VINCENT F. SOWIEJA
   Greenwood. Vincent F. Sowieja, 80, of Greenwood, Clark County (WI), died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 7, 1973 at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville (WI).
   Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenwood. Officiating will be the Rev. Leander Koopman, pastor, and burial will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitations may be made beginning Friday afternoon at the funeral home, where a general rosary service will be held at 8:45 p.m. Friday.
   Mr. Sowieja was born July 18, 1892 in Poland and came to the United States with his parents at the age of six. He received his education at Swanville, Minn. and was married there Feb. 10, 1920 to the former Mary Zwilling, who survives him. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1970.
   After their marriage, the couple farmed there until 1925 and for several years they remained at Swanville, where he was employed as a garage mechanic.
   Then they moved to Little Falls, Minn., where they operated a theater, later moving to Duluth, Minn., where he was a welder. In 1929 they moved to Milwaukee, where he was a welder until the couple moved in 1950 to Atwood (WI). There they operated the Hilltop Tavern for 15 years. In 1965 they retired and moved to Greenwood.
   In addition to his wife, survivors include four sons, Ambrose Sowieja, Hartland, Jerome Sowieja and Eugene Sowieja, both of Greenwood, and James Sowieja, Owen; two daughters, Mrs. John (Ramona) Pavlow, Rhinelander, and Mrs. Allen (Eleanor) Lindenberg, West Allis; a brother, John Sowieja, Dodge Center, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. Kay Jendro, Little Falls, Minn., Mrs. Marian Stanton, Palm Springs, Calif.; 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

Children of Mary Zwilling and Vincent Sowieja are:
Eugene Sowieja, born 9 Jan 1921 in Morrison Co, MN and died 30 Apr 1999 in Wisconsin.
Ramona Sowieja, born 19 May 1922 in Morrison Co, MN and died 26 Dec 1995 in Wisconsin.
Ambrose Sowieja, born 6 Apr 1924 in Morrison Co, MN and died Oct 1980 in Wisconsin.
Jerome Sowieja, born 2 Nov 1926 in Duluth, MN and died 9 May 2009 in Pima, AZ.
James Anthony Sowieja, born 10 Dec 1928 in Duluth, MN and died 21 Apr 2002 in Marshfield, WI.
Eleanor Sowieja, born 16 Sep 1931 in Wisconsin and died 24 Nov 1989 in Wisconsin.


Charles V Zwilling (son of Matthias Zwilling) was born 12 Sep 1899 in Morris, MN, and died 26 Jul 1978 in Little Falls, MN. He married Lidwina Rose Goblirsch 16 Jun 1934 in Mayhew Lake, MN, daughter of Michael Goblirsch and Barbara Seifert. She was born 19 Jan 1906 in Perham, MN, and died 30 Apr 1977 in Little Falls, MN.

Notes for Charles V Zwilling:
Obituary: Zwilling
Swanville -- Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Charles V. Zwilling, 78, who died Wednesday at St. Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls. The Rev. Irvin Braun will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the Shelley-Gibson Funeral Chapel. Parish prayers will be 8:30 p.m. at the funeral chapel in Swanville.
Mr. Zwilling was born Sept. 12, 1899, in Morris to the late Mathia and Anna (Carpentier) Zwilling. He married Lidwina Rose Goblirsch June 16, 1934, in Mayhew Lake. He was a retired farmer, served several terms as town board clerk and assessor of Swanville Township.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Wil (Pat) Meierhofer, Little Falls, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife April 30, 1977, three sisters and one brother.

Burial: 29 Jul 1978, Swanville, MN

Notes for Lidwina Rose Goblirsch:
Obituary: Zwilling
Swanville -- Mrs. Charles (Ludwina R.) Zwilling, 71, died Saturday at St. Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church with the Rev. Irvin Braun officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 4 today at the Shelley-Gibson Funeral Chapel. Parish prayers will be at 8 tonight at the funeral home followed by Christian Mothers at 8:30.
Mrs. Zwilling was born Jan. 19, 1906, in Perham to Michael and Barbara Goblirsch. She attended college in St. Cloud. She married Charles V. Zwilling in 1934, in Mayhew Lake. She lived most of her married life in Swanville. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and Christian Mothers.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Mrs. Wil (Pat) Meierhofer, Little Falls; brother and sisters, William, Austin; Mrs. Frank (Helen) Podlasek and Mrs. Agnes Gorka, St. Cloud; Mrs. Phene McGrann, Owatonna; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

Burial: 3 May 1977, Swanville, MN

Child of Charles Zwilling and Lidwina Goblirsch is:
Pat Zwilling married Wil Meierhofer.


Johanna Frances Zwilling (daughter of Nicholas Zwilling) was born 8 Jun 1898 in St. Wendell Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 22 Sep 1966 in St. Cloud, MN. She married John Nicholas Steichen 13 Jan 1921 in Collegeville, MN, son of Henry Steichen and Anna Kremer. He was born 13 Aug 1891 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 18 Dec 1969 in St. Cloud, MN.

Notes for Johanna Frances Zwilling:
Obituary (St. Cloud Daily Times, September 23, 1966.)
MRS. JOHN STEICHEN
   St. Nicholas, Minn. --Mrs. John (Frances J.) Steichen, 68, died Thursday at St. Cloud Hospital. She was born Frances Zwilling June 8, 1898, in Collegeville, Minn., and married Steichen in 1918.
   She is survived by her husband and the following children: Robert, Big Stone City, S.D.; Roman and Mrs. Warren (Theresa) Theisen, St. Cloud; Mrs. Andrew (Agnes) Hentges, Annandale, Minn.; Bernard, Litchfield, Minn.; Joseph, Kimball, Minn.; Mrs. Andrew (Zita) Manuel, Jr., Maple Lake, Minn.; Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Anderson, Eden Valley, Minn.; and Mrs. John (Rose) Wieneke, St. Nicholas, Minn. There are 60 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
   The following brothers and sisters survive: Sr. Berchmans, OSB, St. Joseph; Sr. Cuthbert, OSB, Minneapolis; Mrs. Alphonse Hoeschen, Watkins; Mrs. Theresa Lambert, Minneapolis; Mrs. Herman Middendorf, Freeport, Minn., Math Zwilling, Collegeville; Al Zwilling, Waite Park; Celestine Zwilling, Upsala, Minn; and Joseph Zwilling, Avon, Minn.
   Funeral services are Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from St. Nicholas Church with burial in the parish cemetery. Rev. Alvin Quade will officiate. Friends may call at the Ertl Funeral Home, Watkins, after 1:30 p.m. today. St. Nicholas parish prayer vigil will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Burial: 24 Sep 1966, St. Nicholas in St. Nicholas, MN
Census 1910, Collegeville Twp, p54A
Census 1920, Collegeville Twp, p69B

Notes for John Nicholas Steichen:
-- Obituary: St. Cloud daily Times, December 19, 1969, page 4
   ST. NICHOLAS, Minn. -- John Steichen, 78 died at the St. Cloud Hospital Thursday. His wife, Frances Zwilling Steichen, died in 1966.
   Mr. Steichen is survived by the following children: Mrs. Andy (Agnes) Hentges, Annandale, Minn.; Mrs. Andy (Zita) Manuel, Maple Lake, Minn.; Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Anderson, Eden Valley, Minn.; Mrs. Warren (Theresa) Theisen and Roman, St. Cloud; Mrs. John (Rose) Weineke, St. Nicholas; Robert, Big Stone City, S.D.; Bernard, Litchfield, Minn.; and Joseph, Kimball, Minn. He [is survived] by two sisters, Mrs. Tony Holthaus, St. Cloud, and Mrs. John Gregory, Pearl Lake, Minn.
   Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Nicholas Church. Friends may call at the Ertl Funeral Home, Watkins, Minn., after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Burial: 22 Dec 1969, St. Nicholas in St. Nicholas, MN
Census: 1920, Maine Prairie Twp, p239B

Children of Frances Zwilling and John Steichen are:
Agnes Mary Steichen, born 25 Oct 1921 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 2 May 2001 in Litchfield, MN.
Bernard Joseph Steichen
, born 3 Apr 1924 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 12 Mar 2005 in Litchfield, MN.
Mary Ella Steichen, born 24 Apr 1927 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 24 Apr 1927 in Pearl Lake, MN.
Joseph Ignatius Steichen, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Zita Margaret Steichen, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Helen Margaret Steichen, born 19 Mar 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 15 Jun 2003 in St. Cloud, MN.
Theresa Ann Steichen, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Rose Clara Steichen, born in Pearl Lake, MN.


Matthias Zwilling, Sr. (son of Nicholas Zwilling) was born 23 Jan 1900 in St. Wendel Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 1 Feb 1988 in St. Joseph, MN. He married Mary Bernard 10 Jun 1924 in Collegeville, MN., daughter of Arnold Bernard and Emelia Lierman. She was born 11 Jun 1899 in Whapaton, ND, and died 11 Aug 1989 in Little Falls, MN.

Children of Matthias Zwilling and Mary Bernard are:
Rita Emelia Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. 
Gerald Arnold Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. 
Doris Mary Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN.
Verna Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. 
Donald A Zwilling, born 17 Feb 1933 and died 18 Mar 1961 in Minnesota.
Mary Zwilling
Marlene Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. 
Matthias Zwilling, Jr., born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. 
Lois Anne Zwilling, born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. 


John Joseph Zwilling, Sr. (son of Nicholas Zwilling) was born 1 Jan 1902 in Morris, MN, and died 14 May 1961 in Anoka, MN. He married Anne Rita (Gaydos) Kunkel in 9 Oct 1928 in Pearl Lake, MN, daughter of Andrew Gaydos and Mary Handera and adopted daughter of Joseph Kunkel and Marie Mayer. She was born 8 Mar 1909 in New York, NY, and died 20 Oct 1970 in St. Cloud, MN.

More About John Zwilling, Sr.:
Burial: Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN

Notes for Anne Kunkel:
  
The St. Cloud Photo News (morning edition) of December 7, 1964 did a story about Anna. Originally from New York City, Anna's mother died and her father remarried. His new wife did not want any girls. Anna was sent to the New York Foundling Home. Her sister was older and was sent out to work and had quit school while in 5th grade. When Anna was 5 years old, between 300 and 400 "orphan" children were put on a train to find new homes. Some children were as young as two months old. Each had a little bag with a tin cup, plate, fork and spoon. The train traveled into Canada and then into Minnesota. The train stopped at larger cities and people would come and pick out children to adopt. The Kunkel family had only one daughter and chose to adopt Anna. When they adopted Anna, the family spoke only German and Anna spoke only English. The family welcomed Anna with a new doll. They had quite a time of it. When she was 26 years old, Anna found her natural sister. The story in the St. Cloud Photo News resulted from a reunion of the train children that was held in St. Cloud.
   As many as 35,000 children were placed in new homes via the "Orphan Trains". The trains were the idea of Methodist Minister Charles Loring Brace, founder of the Children's Aide Society of New York. Some children found themselves riding the train more than once. Janet Liebl wrote a book entitled "Ties That Bind, the Orphan Train Story in Minnesota".

Adoption: St. Augusta, MN
Parents: Anna's birth parents were Andrew and Mary Gaydos.
Burial: Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, MN

Children of John Zwilling and Anne Kunkel are:
Lucille Marie Zwilling, born 22 Aug 1929 in Stearns Co, MN; died 19 Mar 1998.
Francis Zwilling, born 5 Oct 1930 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 1 Jun 1997 in St. Cloud, MN.
Mary Ann Zwilling, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Agatha (Sr. Agatha OSB) Zwilling, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
James P Zwilling, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Peter M Zwilling, born in Cold Spring, MN.
Rose Mary Zwilling, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
John Anthony Zwilling, born in Cold Spring, MN.
Gerald Zwilling, born in Pearl Lake, MN.
Yvonne Zwilling, born in Pearl Lake, MN.


Margaret Zwilling (daughter of Nicholas Zwilling) was born 30 Jul 1908 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 25 Aug 2005 in Sauk Rapids, MN. She married Alphonse B Hoeschen 9 Jun 1931 in Watkins, MN, son of Joseph Hoeschen and Agnes Bergmann. He was born 23 Mar 1899 in Watkins, MN, and died 26 Apr 1983 in Watkins, MN.

Notes for Margaret Zwilling:
Obituary, St. Cloud Times Online
Margaret F. Hoeschen, 97, Sauk Rapids, Aug. 25, 2005
   Margaret F. Hoeschen, age 97, Sauk Rapids, MN, formerly of Collegeville and Watkins, MN, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids, MN.
   Service of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 29, 2005 at 10:30 AM at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial Monday, August 29, 2005 at 2:00 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Watkins, MN.
   Margaret Hoeschen was born July 30, 1908 in Collegeville, MN to Nicholas and Clara (Fruth) Zwilling. She married Alphonse B. Hoeschen on June 9, 1931 at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Collegeville, MN. Margaret was employed as a kitchen cook and helper at many area nursing homes. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Watkins, MN. Margaret enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and playing cards and bingo.
   Survivors include son, David (Barb) Hoeschen of St. Cloud, MN; daughter, Linda (Jack) Dobson of Sun Prairie, WI; sisters, Helen Middendorf of Freeport, MN; Therese Lambert of Avon, MN; Sr. Marie Zwilling OSB of St. Cloud, MN; two grandchildren, Brad (Andrea) Hoeschen of Milwaukee, WI and Tad (Stacie) Hoeschen of Sauk Rapids, MN; and five great grandchildren, Isaac, Max, David, Jacob and Joseph Hoeschen.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alphonse; brothers, John, Mathew, Al, Joseph and Celestine Zwilling and sisters, Sr. Berchmans (Elizabeth) Zwilling OSB, and Johanna Frances Steichen.
Memorials are preferred to Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids, MN or St. Anthony Catholic Church, Watkins, MN.

Children of Margaret Zwilling and Alphonse Hoeschen are:
David Joseph Hoeschen
Linda Louise Hoeschen married John Richard Dobson.


Aloys H Zwilling (son of Nicholas Zwilling) was born 23 Nov 1910 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 27 Apr 1972 in St. Cloud, MN. He married Marie E Fuerstenburg. 6 Jun 1935 in St. Joseph, MN, daughter of John Fuerstenburg and Victoria Menzhuber. She was born 1 Sep 1901 in Long Prairie, MN, and died 6 Apr 1995 in Waite Park, MN.

Child of Aloys Zwilling and Marie Fuerstenburg is:
Kay Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Helena Marie Zwilling (daughter of Nicholas Zwilling) was born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. She married Herman Middendorf in Collegeville, MN, son of Henry Middendorf and Maria Westendorf. He was born 16 Apr 1910 in Millwood Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 7 Mar 2003 in Melrose, MN.

Notes for Herman F Middendorf:
Herman F. Middendorf, 92, Freeport, March 7, 2003
   Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport for Herman Middendorf, who died Friday at the Melrose Area Hospital. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the church in Freeport. Golden Years Senior Citizens will pray at 4 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m. and St. Joseph's Men's Society at 8 p.m. Sunday evening.
   Herman Middendorf was born in Melrose Township, Stearns County to Henry and Mary (Westendorf) Middendorf. He married Helen Zwilling on October 13, 1936 at St. John the Baptist Church in Collegeville. The couple farmed near the Freeport area until 1974 when they moved to town. Herman remained active with farming by helping his sons on their family farms until 91 years of age. He enjoyed farming, reading and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Herman was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, St. Joseph's Men's Society and the Freeport Lions Club.
   Survivors include his wife, Helen Middendorf of Freeport; children, Tom Middendorf (Rita) of Freeport, Richard Middendorf (Dorothy) of Melrose, Henry Middendorf (Kathy) of Freeport, Mark Middendorf (Kathy) of Freeport, Neil Middendorf of Freeport, Linda Pierskalla (Gary) of Freeport, Lola Schlapkohl (Scott) of Steamboat Springs, CO, Nita O'Connell (Fran) of Haggar City, WI, Dan Middendorf (Rosie) of Verndale and Inez Jones (Neal) of Paynesville; 38 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; brother, August "Happy" Middendorf of Freeport and sister, Clara Michael of Freeport.
   Herman was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter; grandson, Karl Middendorf; one great granddaughter; brothers, Fred, Henry and Joe Middendorf; sisters, Elizabeth Brickweg, Aurelia Goebel, Saphia Hiltner, Marie Heidgerken and Anna Klaphake.

Children of Helena Zwilling and Herman Middendorf are:
Nancy Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN.
Thomas Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN.
Richard Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN.
Henry Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN.
Mark Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN.
Neil Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN.
Linda Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN, married Jacob Pierskalla.
Lola Margaret Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN, married Scott Schlapkohl.
Nita Veronica Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN, married Francis O'Connell.
Daniel Middendorf, born in Freeport, MN.
Inez Middendorf, born in St. Cloud, MN, married Neal Jones.


Joseph E Zwilling (son of Nicholas Zwilling) was born 16 Nov 1917 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 6 Oct 1995 in Avon, MN. He married Marie Duclos in Freeport, MN, daughter of John Duclos and Katherine Hoffman. She was born in Freeport, MN.

Children of Joseph Zwilling and Marie Douglas are:
Joseph E Zwilling, born in Collegeville, MN. He married Joan Rosenburger.
Nicholas Zwilling, born in Collegeville, MN. He married Kathy Jude.
Ronald Zwilling, born in Avon, MN. He married Patricia Hennek.
Kenneth Zwilling, born in Avon, MN. He married Pam Hibbison.
Mark Zwilling, born in Avon, MN. He married Bernice Wendland.
Michael Zwilling, born in Avon, MN. He married Linda Shredet.


Celestine Michael Zwilling (son of Nicholas Zwilling) was born 11 Jun 1920 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 22 Jun 2001 in Waite Park, MN. He married Marie Anna Frericks 2 Jun 1942 in Bryan, TX, daughter of Herman Frericks and Walburga Beste. She was born 8 Aug 1920 in Freeport, MN, and died 27 Jan 1994 in St. Cloud, MN.

Notes for Celestine M Zwilling:
Obituary: St. Cloud Times Online; Celestine Sal Zwilling, 81, Waite Park, Jun 22, 2001
   Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, North Prairie, for Celestine M. 'Sal' Zwilling, 81, who died Friday at his home. Burial with full military honors provided by St. Cloud VFW Post 428 will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 tonight at Williams Funeral Home, St. Cloud, and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church in North Prairie. Parish prayers by St. Anthony's Church, St. Cloud, will be at 7 tonight at the funeral home in St. Cloud.
   Celestine Zwilling was born in Collegeville to Nicholas and Clara (Fruth) Zwilling. He married Marie Frericks on June 2, 1942, in Bryan, Texas. The couple farmed in Bowlus from 1958 to 1979. He also was employed as a mechanic at Eich Motor Co. from 1950 to 1965, then worked for the Royal-Melrose Granite Co., St. Cloud, from 1965 to 1979. From 1979 to 1992, he worked in maintenance at St. Benedict's Center until retiring. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II stationed in India, a former member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, North Prairie, and a current member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
   Survivors include his children, Irene Kucala of Waite Park, Richard of Sauk Rapids, Kathleen Burdick, Dennis, Carol Williams and Robert of St. Cloud, Virgil of Bowlus, Daniel of St. Paul, Anette Bieniek of Monticello, and Patrick of Sauk Centre; 33 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Middendorf of Freeport, Margaret Hoeschen of Watkins, Sister Marie Zwilling, OSB, of St. Joseph, and Theresa Lampert of Minneapolis.
   He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 27, 1994; son and daughter, JoAnn Martin and Roger; and brothers and sisters, Joe, Al, Mathias, John, Frances Steichen and Sister Berchmans Zwilling, OSB. Memorials are preferred.

Burial: 26 Jun 2001, Holy Cross, North Prairie, MN

More About Marie A Frericks:
Burial: 31 Jan 1994, Holy Cross, North Prairie, MN

Children of Celestine Zwilling and Marie Frericks are:
Irene Mary Ann Zwilling married (1) ? Kucala. She married (2) ? Wochnick.
JoAnn Marie Zwilling, born 18 Oct 1946 and died before 2001. She married ? Martin.
Richard Celestine Zwilling
Kathleen Ann Zwilling married ? Burdick.
Dennis Michael Zwilling
Roger Elmer Zwilling, born 11 Sep 1952 and died 29 Apr 1974.
Virgil Herman Zwilling
Daniel Raymond Zwilling
Patrick Elmer Zwilling
Carol Jean Zwilling married ? Williams.
Robert Alvin Zwilling
Annette Mary Zwilling married ? Bieniek.


* Mary M Pflueger (daughter of Matthias Pflueger) was born 26 Aug 1904 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 21 Oct 1997 in Albany, MN.. She married Bernard Zazek 23 Nov 1927. He was born 11 Feb 1897 in Avon, MN, and died 18 Feb 1988 in Avon, MN.

Children of Mary Pflueger and Bernard Zazek are:
Helen Zazek, born in Avon, MN.
Mary Ann Zazek, born in Avon, MN.
Irene Zazek, born 30 Apr 1934 in Minnesota and died 26 Nov 1990 in Stearns Co, MN. She married ? Schirmers.
Verna Zazek
Joan Zazek
Patricia Zazek


* Caroline Pflueger (daughter of Matthias Pflueger) was born 17 Jul 1906 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 29 Sep 1996. She married (1) John Becker 27 Dec 1930 in St. Joseph, MN. He was born 1 Oct 1902 in Illinois, and died Jun 1966 in Cold Spring, MN. She married (2) ? Silvers.

Children of Caroline Pflueger and John Becker are:
Betty Ann Becker
Robert Becker


* Robert Frederich Pflueger (son of Matthias Pflueger) was born 3 Oct 1909 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 23 Apr 2004 in Cold Spring, MN.. He married Louise Philippi 16 Oct 1934 in St. Joseph, MN, daughter of John Philippi and Margaret Hemmert. She was born 19 Oct 1911 in St. Joseph, MN, and died 13 Mar 2000 in Cold Spring, MN.

Notes for Robert Frederich Pflueger:
Robert F. Pflueger, 94, Collegeville, April 23, 2004
   Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Collegeville for Robert F. Pflueger, age 94, of Collegeville, who died Friday at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring. Fr. Eugene McGlothlin, OSB, will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the church in Collegeville. Parish Prayers will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph, followed by the St. Joseph Senior Citizens rosary at 4:30 p.m.
   Robert was born October 3, 1909 in Collegeville Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Math and Elizabeth (Fruth) Pflueger. He married Louise Philippi on October 16, 1934 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in St. Joseph. He lived in Collegeville most of his life and worked for St. John's University for 44 years. He retired in 1974. He enjoyed following local sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and St. John's Football. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing and playing cards and bingo.
   Surviving Robert is his children: Herb (Dorothy) of St. Joseph, Alice (Dennis) Schmitt of St. Cloud, Jane (Bob) Simon of St. Joseph, Irma Hoffmann of St. Joseph, Mary Ann (Ron) Rennie of St. Joseph, David (Kathie) of Waite Park and Tom (Audrey) of St. Joseph, his daughter-in-law Mary Pflueger of St. Joseph, 27 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, his sister Veronica Westerhoff of Cold Spring and his brother John (Joan) Pflueger of St. Joseph.
   Preceding him in death are his parents, wife Louise (2000), son Ray (1998) and brothers and sisters Mary Zazek, Caroline Silvers, Alfred, Herman and Ann Mayer. Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph made the arrangements.

Notes for Louise Philippi:
Obituary: Louise Pflueger, 88, St. Joseph, Mar 13, 2000, St. Cloud Times Online
   Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Abbey Church, Collegeville, for Louise Pflueger, 88, of 410 West Minnesota St., who died Monday at Assumption Nursing Home, Cold Spring. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
   Friends may call from 4 to 9 tonight at Daniel Funeral Home, St. Joseph, and one hour before services Wednesday at the church in Collegeville. St. Joseph and Avon Senior Citizens and St. Joseph VFW Post 5773 Auxiliary will pray at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home in St. Joseph followed by parish prayers at 7.
   Louise Pflueger was born in St. Joseph to John and Margaret (Hemmert) Philippi. She married Robert F. Pflueger on Oct. 16, 1934, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph. She lived in Collegeville most of her married life. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Avon and St. Joseph Senior Citizens, and St. Joseph VFW Post 5773 Auxiliary.
   Survivors include her husband; daughters and sons, Jane Simon, Irma Hoffman, Mary Ann Rennie, Thomas and Herb of St. Joseph, Alice Schmitt of St. Cloud, and David of Cold Spring; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Raymond on March 24, 1998; and 10 brothers and sisters.

Burial: 15 Mar 2000, St. John the Baptist, Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co., MN

Children of Robert Pflueger and Louise Philippi are:
Herbert Mathew Pflueger
Raymond Pflueger, born 5 Dec 1937 and died 24 Mar 1998.
Alice Pflueger married ? Schmitt.
Jane Pflueger married ? Simon.
Irma Pflueger married ? Hoffman.
Mary Ann Pflueger married ? Rennie.
David Albert Pflueger
Thomas Pflueger


* Alfred John Pflueger (son of Matthias Pflueger) was born 24 Aug 1911 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 2 Feb 1995 in Albany, MN. He married Clara Rosemary Kalla 1 Oct 1 1936 in St. Francis, MN, daughter of Robert Kalla and Marie Roske. She was born 1 Dec 1913 in Minnesota, and died 26 Jul 1989 in St. Francis, MN.

Children of Alfred Pflueger and Clara Kalla are:
Donald John Pflueger
Darlene Ann Pflueger
Lavonne Marie Pflueger
LeRoy Alfred Pflueger
Richard George Pflueger


* Elisabeth Veronica Pflueger (daughter of Matthias Pflueger) was born 19 Nov 1914 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 17 Jul 2004 in Albany, MN. She married George Westerhoff 1 Aug 1935 in St. Joseph, MN.  He was born 22 Feb 1908 in Germany, and died 21 Jan 2000 in Cold Spring, MN.

Notes for Elisabeth Veronica Pflueger:
Veronica E. Westerhoff, 89, Cold Spring, July 17, 2004
    Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Collegeville for Veronica E. Westerhoff, age 89, of Cold Spring, who died Saturday at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday (TODAY) at the St. John the Baptist Parish Center in Collegeville and after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Parish Prayers will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday at the parish center.
   Veronica was born November 19, 1914 in Collegeville, MN to Mathias and Elizabeth (Fruth) Pflueger. She married George Westerhoff on August 1, 1935 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Collegeville. She worked at St. John's University for many years. She was a charter member of the Collegeville Community Credit Union and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.  She had a love for music and singing and was a loving mother and wife.
   Surviving Veronica are her children Walter (Pat) of Coon Rapids, George (Alice) of Brooklyn Park, Connie (Jim) Hoffmann of St. Cloud, Michael (Joan) of St. Joseph, Margaret Craig of Burnsville, Diane (Gene) Sorman of Burnsville, Betty (Tom) Romanoski of St. Cloud, Mary (Rick) Zenzen of Cold Spring, JoAnn Westerhoff of Bloomington and Jim (Betsy) of Cold Spring, 21 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and brother John (Joan) Pflueger of St. Joseph.
   Preceding her in death are her parents, husband (2000), infant son Joseph, infant daughter Mary, granddaughter Kimberly Stich, great grandson Evan Craig, sisters Mary Zazek, Caroline Silvers and Ann Mayer and brothers Robert, Alfred and Herman Pflueger.

Children of Elisabeth Pflueger and George Westerhoff are:
Mary Westerhoff, born about 1936; died at birth.
Joseph Westerhoff, born about 1937; died at birth.
Walter Westerhoff married Patricia ?.
George Westerhoff married Alice Stueve.
Constance Westerhoff married James Hoffmann.
Michael Westerhoff married Joan Horscht.
Margaret Westerhoff married ? Craig.
Diane Westerhoff married Eugene Sorman.
Elizabeth Westerhoff married Thomas Romanoski.
Mary Helen Westerhoff married Richard Zenzen.
JoAnn Westerhoff
James Westerhoff married Elizabeth Reker.


* Anne R Pflueger (daughter of Matthias Pflueger) was born 19 Oct 1916 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN and died 7 Mar 1991 in Cold Spring, MN. She married (1) Anthony Erpelding 12 Oct 1939 in Cold Spring, MN. He was born 17 Dec 1912 in Cold Spring, MN, and died 27 May 1944 in Cold Spring, MN. She married (2) Edgar Louis Neussendorfer 24 Jan 1948. He was born 14 Jan 1925 in Stearns Co, MN, and died 4 Dec 1952 in Stearns Co, MN. She married (3) Robert J Mayer 15 Oct 1955 in Cold Spring, MN, son of Olga Neuman and Lawrence Mayer. He was born about 1923 in Rockville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 11 Aug 2002 in Cold Spring, MN.

Children of Anne Pflueger and Anthony Erpelding are:
Janet Erpelding married Robert Theis.
Vivian Erpelding married Gordon Watterud.
Arthur Erpelding
? Erpelding, born 1943 and died 1943.
Elaine Erpelding married Don Posterick.

Children of Anne Pflueger and Edgar Neussendorfer are:
Elmer Robert Neussendorfer married (1) Janet Bain, daughter of Lucille and William Bain. He married (2) Dorothy Boulay. He married (3) Gloria Jean Bloomquist, daughter of Marvin Emil Bloomquist and Hilda Anna-Amanda Mohr.
Ronald Aloys Neussendorfer married Sara Peters.
Edgar George Neussendorfer married Jane Ellen Bennett.

Children of Anne Pflueger and Robert Mayer are:
Joy Ann Mayer married Steve Weber.
Becky Mayer married Alan Guyotte.
Larry Mayer married Shirley ?.


* Herman Mathias Pflueger, Sr. (son of Matthias Pflueger) was born 30 Dec 1918 in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN, and died 29 Jun 1994 in South Bend, IA. He married (1) Sue ?. He married (2) Evelyn Heines.

Child of Herman Pflueger and Evelyn Heines is:
Herman Pflueger, Jr., adopted child.


* John Mathias Pflueger (son of Matthias Pflueger) was born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Joan Himsl.

Children of Johann Pflueger and Joan Himsl are:
Gary Pflueger
Julia Pflueger
Vicki Pflueger
Penelope Pflueger
Wendy Pflueger
Christopher Pflueger

 

Generation No. 8


Ramona Sowieja (daughter of Mary C Zwilling) was born 19 May 1922, and died 26 Dec 1995 in Wisconsin. She married John Pavlow.

Child of Ramona Sowieja and John Pavlow is:
Mark Pavlow


Jerome Sowieja (son of Mary C Zwilling) married Elisabeth Gabara.

Children of Jerome Sowieja and Elisabeth Gabara are:
Jerome Sowieja, born 20 Sep 1948 in Marshfield, WI and died 15 Aug 1952 in Marshfield, WI.

Notes for Jerome Sowieja:
Obituary: MARSHFIELD NEW HERALD 08/ /1952 ---------Sowieja, Jerome Jr. (1948 1952)
   GREENWOOD, CLARK COUNTY An Angel High Mass was read at St. Mary s Catholic Church Monday by the Rev. Father Edward Hartung for Jerome M. Sowieja Jr., 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sowieja Sr. who died Friday, Aug. 15, 1952 at St. Joseph s Hospital, Marshfield, where he was born Sept. 20, 1948. Burial took place in the Catholic Cemetery.
   On July 31 the child fell while playing and while in a coma was taken to St. Joseph s Hospital, where he remained until Aug. 8, when he returned home. Thursday, Aug. 14, he again went into a coma and was taken back to the hospital, where he died at 1:50 a.m. Friday. An autopsy revealed that a blood clot formed at the time of the fall and worked its way back to the base of the brain during the time between comas.
   He is survived by his parents, a brother, Donnie, a sister, Susan, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gabara, Greenwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sowieja, Atwood, uncles and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sowieja, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Sowieja, Mr. and Mrs. John Pavlow, Mr. and Mrs. Al Lindenberg, Mr. and Mrs. William White, all of Milwaukee, George Gabara Jr., with the Army in Germany, and James Sowieja, with the Army in Alaska.

Don Sowieja
Susan Sowieja


James Anthony Sowieja (son of Mary C Zwilling) was born 10 Dec 1928 in Duluth, MN, and died 21 Apr 2002 in Marshfield, WI. He married Vivian Miller 30 Jun 1956 in Greenwood, WI.

Notes for James Anthony Sowieja:
Obituary: MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD (Marshfield, Wis.) 04/23/2002
---------Sowieja, James A. (10 DEC 1928 - 21 APR 2002)
OWEN - James Anthony Sowieja, 73, of Owen, died April 21, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.
   Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Longwood. Inurnment will be in North Green Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal is assisting the family with the arrangements.
   He was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Duluth, Minn., to Vincent and Mary (nee Zwilling) Sowieja. He married Vivian Miller on June 30, 1956, in Greenwood. He worked at Foremost Foods in Owen for 34 years and part time delivering Meals-on-Wheels for the Clark County Department of Aging.
   He is survived by his wife, Vivian Sowieja of Owen; two sons, James Jr. (Cindy) Sowieja and Rick Sowieja, both of Owen; three grandchildren and his brother, Jerry (Elsie) Sowieja, of Greenwood.

Children of James Sowieja and Vivian Miller are:
James Sowieja married Cindy ?.
Rick Sowieja


Eleanor Sowieja (daughter of Mary C Zwilling) was born 16 Sep 1931, and died 24 Nov 1989 in Wisconsin. She married Allen Lindenberg.

Child of Eleanor Sowieja and Allen Lindenberg is:
Dale Lindenberg
 




Agnes Mary Steichen (daughter of Johanna Frances Zwilling) was born 25 Oct 1921 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 2 May 2001 in Litchfield, MN. She married Andrew John Hentges 18 Nov 1938 in Kimball, MN, son of Mathias Hentges and Lena Bauer. He was born 27 Oct 1920 in Stearns Co, MN, and died 16 May 1991 in Litchfield, MN.

Notes for Agnes Mary Steichen:
Obituary:
Agnes Hentges:
   Mass of Christian Burial was May 5 at St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin for Agnes Hentges, 79, of Darwin. She died May 2 at Emmanuel Home in Litchfield. The Rev. Fr. Pat Casey officiated at the services. Casket bearers were Roger Stom, Kevin Huhn, Jodie Riebe, Mike Diederich, Marty Bieszczat and John Bieszczat.
   Agnes Mary Hentges was born Oct. 25, 1921, in Kimball, the daughter of John and Frances (Zwilling) Steichen. She was baptized as an infant and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth in Kimball. She grew up in the Kimball area. Hentges lived in the Darwin area all of her life. She was blessed with 11 children. She held employment at the Litchfield Garment Co. in Litchfield for many years. Hentges was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading.
   Hentges is survived by her daughters Donna Koskey and husband, Ronald of Coon Rapids, Elaine Iverson of Bloomington, Calif., Patricia Thorson and husband, Larry of Duluth, Mary Combs of Byhalia, Miss., Karen Hohmeier and husband, James of North Lake, Ill., Debra Howell and husband, Ricky of Byhalia, Miss., and Cheryl Warren of Bloomington, Calif.; sons, Leslie Hentges and wife, Stacie of Evans, Ga., Jerry Hentges and fiancé, Anna of Darwin; 31 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Roman Steichen, Bernard Steichen and wife, Clara, Joe Steichen and wife, Donna, Zita Manuel, Helen Holt and husband, Junior, Teresa Theisen and husband, Warren, and Rose Wieneke; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul Hentges; grandson, Dwayne Iverson; and brother, Robert Steichen.
Internment was at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Darwin.

Burial: 5 May 2001, St. John's, Darwin, MN

More About Andrew Hentges:
Burial: Calvary, Litchfield, MN

Children of Agnes Steichen and Andrew Hentges are:
Donna Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Elaine Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Leslie Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Patricia Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Mary Ann Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Jerald Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Karen M Hentges, born 8 May 1953 in Annandale, MN, and died 6 Dec 2006 in Illinois.
Paul Andrew Hentges, born 20 Sep 1954 in Annandale, MN, and died 7 Dec 1969 in Anoka Co, MN.
Debra Agnes Hentges, born 24 Aug 1956 in Annandale, MN, and died 1 Dec 2006 in Darwin, MN.
Cheryl Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.
Robert Hentges, born in Annandale, MN.


Bernard Joseph Steichen (son of Johanna Frances Zwilling) was born 3 Apr 1924 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 12 Mar 2005 in Litchfield, MN. He married Clara Schaefer 2 July 1949 in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of John Schaefer and Barbara Weiss. She was born in Roscoe, MN.

Notes for Bernard Joseph Steichen:
Obituary:
   Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Steichen, the son of John and Francis (Zwilling) Steichen, was born on April 3, 1924 in Pearl Lake, MN. He attended the Pearl Lake school district. Bernard was united in marriage to Clara Schaefer at the Holy Angels Catholic Chuch in St. Cloud on July 2, 1949. He lived in St. Augusta and later moved to the Ed. Marklowitz Sr. farm where he helped as a farm hand for two years. In 1951 he moved into Litchfield. Bernard worked for Litchfield Shipping Association for 26 years where he was the manager for many years. He later was a Cenux bulk fuel driver before retiring at age 62. Bernard was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed small engine maintenamce and repair, fishing, playing cards and going out for coffee with the guys.
   Bernard is survived by his wife Clara of Litchfield; children Linda (Dennis) Witucki of Silver Lake, Tom (Lois) Steichen of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Jane Steichen of Litchfield, Judy (Robert) Fuller of Seabrook, Texas, Ruth (Roy) Johnson of Athol, Idaho, Berna (Tom) Gormley of Potomac, Maryland, Frank (Debra) Steichen of North Mankato, Neal Steichen of Litchfield and Mike (Lisa) Steichen of Litchfield; grandchildren Darrin (Jacqueline) Witucki, Eric (Kathy) Witucki, David Johnson, Kyle Steichen, Jesse Steichen, Daniel (Jolene) Johnson, Thea Steichen, Cara Steichen, Jacob Steichen, Patrick Gormley, Caitlan Gormley, Mathew Steichen and Adam Steichen; great-grandchildren Brandon Witucki, Jase Witucki, Carly Witucki and Miles Johnson; brothers Roman Steichen and Joseph (Donna) Steichen; sisters Zita Manuel, Theresa (Warren) Theisen and Rose Weineke. He is also survived by several neices and nephews.
   Bernard is preceded in death by his parents John and Francis; infant daughter Mary Lisa; brother Robert and his wife Agnes; sisters Agnes Hentges and Helen Holt; brother-in-laws Andy Manuel and John Weineke; and sister-in-law Delores.
   Internment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Following the services at the grave, family and friends are invited to the old St. Philip's Church for a time of fellowship and lunch. Those not going to the cemetery may go directly to the church, be served their meal and await the return of the family.
   For those wishing to make a memorial donation, the family suggests the St. Philip's Catholic Church Building Fund, 306 North Holcombe, Litchfield, MN 55355.

Children of Bernard Steichen and Clara Schaefer are:
Linda Mary Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Thomas John Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Jane Marie Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Judy Ann Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN. She married Robert Louis Fuller in Houston, TX. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK.
Ruth Helen Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Berna Kay Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Franklin Michael Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Neal Bernard Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Michael Joseph Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Mary Lisa Steichen, born 10 Nov 1965 in Litchfield, MN and died 13 Mar 1966 in Minneapolis, MN.

Notes for Mary Lisa Steichen:
Obituary: Thursday, March 17, 1966, Independent Review
MARY LISA STEICHEN
   Mary Lisa Steichen, four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Steichen of Litchfield, died Sunday at University Hospital, where she had been a patient for a day. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 8 a.m., at St. Philip's Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Myles McGowan officiating. Internment was in Calvary Cemetery.
   Surviving are her parents; four brothers, Thomas, Franklin, Neal and Michael; five sisters, Linda, Jane, Judy, Ruth, and Berna Kay; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Steichen of St. Nicholas and Mrs. Barbara Schaefer of St. Cloud.

Burial: 15 Mar 1966, Calvary Cemetery, Litchfield, MN


Joseph Ignatius Steichen (son of Johanna Frances Zwilling) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. He married Donna J Weisman in Kimball, MN, daughter of Martin Weismann and Eileen Coulter. She was born 20 Oct 1931 in Rockville, MN, and died 4 Oct 2011 in Kimball, MN.

Notes for Joseph Ignatius Steichen:
-- Obituary: Joseph I. Steichen, age 84, of Kimball, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Heritage House of Kimball.
    Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Kimball United Methodist Church. Rev. Ken Felska will officiate and Pastor Jon Albert will give the Eulogy. Burial will follow at the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball and one hour prior to the service, Saturday, at the church. A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Albert officiating.
    Joseph Ignatius Steichen was born on April 9, 1928 in Maine Prairie Township to John and Frances (Zwilling) Steichen. He lived most of his life in the Kimball area and attended school in Kimball through the 8th grade; at that time he left school to work on the family farm. Joe married his neighbor, Donna Jean Weisman, on October 24, 1951 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Kimball. This union was blessed with three daughters: Joyce, Gloria and JoAnne.
    Joe was drafted into the Army on March 27, 1952 and he served in active duty until December 26, 1953. He served on the front line during the Korean War from October 16, 1952 until July 20, 1953 and he continued his service in the Army Reserves until April 20, 1960. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army as Sergeant with three Bronze Stars.
    Joe worked at the Paynesville, Kimball and Annandale creameries before accepting the job that brought the most joy to his life at the Kimball Public Schools; he worked as a custodian for Kimball from August 3, 1970 until November 1, 1991. During his spare time he spent countless hours making and repairing bikes for the children of Kimball. In his retirement, Joe spent his time at the Kimball United Methodist Church, doing lawn care for many people, driving bus for Hendricks Bus Service and in his garage tinkering and making beautiful wooden treasures. Joe’s zest for life and genuine compassion is a rare and true gift that will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched.
    Joe is survived by his daughters & their spouses Joyce & Doug Quast of Kimball, Gloria & Charlie Olson of South Haven and JoAnne & Chuck Weiland of Mayer; “special sons” & their spouses Trent & Shelly Greely of Crosby and Ted & Annette Greely of St. Michael; sisters Zita Manual, Theresa (Warren) Theisen and Rosie Wieneke; grandchildren Robin, Aaron, Joey, Trent, Kara and Cody; and great grandchild Madeline. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Donna; brothers Robert, Roman and Bernard; and sisters Agnes Hentges and Helen Holt.
    Pallbearers will be Aaron Olson, Trent Olson, Joey Hendrickson, Cody Weiland, Trent Greely and Brandon Bollingmo. Ted Greely will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care, Kimball.

Notes for Donna Jeanette Weisman:
-- Obituary: Published in the St. Cloud Times on October 5, 2011
Donna J. Steichen, 79, Kimball, Oct. 20, 1931-Oct. 4, 2011
    Donna J. Steichen, age 79, of Kimball died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Heritage House of Kimball. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Kimball United Methodist Church with Pastors Luke Nelson and Lloyd Melvie officiating. Burial will follow at the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball and at the Church one hour prior to services. There will be a prayer service 7 p.m. Thursday.
    Donna Jean Steichen was born on October 20, 1931 in Rockville to Martin Weisman and Eileen (Coulter) Weisman. She lived most of her life in the Kimball area and graduated from Kimball High School in 1949. Donna married her childhood sweetheart Joseph Steichen on October 24, 1951 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Kimball. She worked at the State Bank of Kimball, Robinson Red Owl, Knaus Sausage House, and then for 31 years as a secretary to the Principal at Kimball Area Schools until retiring in 1997. During her employment at Kimball Schools, Donna was very active in the sports programs and received numerous awards for her support of these programs. In retirement Donna volunteered with the Foster Grandparent Program at Watkins Elementary School, Camp Friendship, Talahi Summer Program, and Annandale Elementary School.
    She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Joe of Kimball, daughters Joyce (Doug) Quast of Kimball, Gloria (Charlie) Olson of South Haven, JoAnne (Chuck) Weiland of Mayer, 'special sons' Trent (Shelly) Greeley of Crosby & Ted (Annette) Greeley of St. Michael, sister in law Maxine Weisman, grandchildren Robin (Brandon) Bollingmo, Aaron Olson, Joey Hendrickson, Trent Olson, Kara Weiland, & Cody Weiland, and a great granddaughter Madeline Bollingmo. The pallbearers will be Aaron Olson, Joey Hendrickson, Brandon Bollingmo, Cody Weiland, Trent Greeley, & Ted Greeley. Trent Olson will be an honorary pallbearer. Abby Salmon will be the organist and the arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Kimball. The family wishes to acknowledge the kind care Donna received from the staff of Heritage House of Kimball and Heartland Hospice. Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute & Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com

Children of Joseph Steichen and Donna Weisman are:
Joyce Ann Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Gloria Renee Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.
Joanne Marie Steichen, born in Kimball, MN.


Zita Margaret Steichen (daughter of Johanna Frances Zwilling) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Andrew Alvinus Manuel in Kimball, MN, son of Andrew Manuel and Olive Baden. He was born 18 May 1926 in Watkins, MN, and died 25 Mar 1987 in Jacksonville, FL.

Children of Zita Steichen and Andrew Manuel are:
Bruce Andrew Manuel, born 9 Oct 1951 in Monticello, MN and died 19 Mar 1994 in New Orleans, LA.

Notes for Bruce Andrew Manuel:
Obituary:
BRUCE MANUEL, 42, NEW ORLEANS
   MAPLE LAKE -- Bruce A. Manuel, 42, formerly of Maple Lake, died Saturday at his home in New Orleans from complications from the effects of AIDS. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy's Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark R. Juettner will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services Saturday at Dingmann-Messina Funeral Home.
   Bruce Manuel was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Monticello to Andrew and Zita (Steichen) Manuel and was a 1969 graduate of Maple Lake High School. He lived in Moorhead from 1970 to 1978, was a graduate of Moorhead State University and was employed as a technical director of the theatrical department at the university. He lived in Minneapolis from 1978 to 1980, earned his Masters degree from the University of Minnesota and worked in the university's theatrical department. He lived in Fredricksburg, Va., from 1980 to 1982. He has been a resident of New Orleans for the past seven years and was coordinator of special arts and education for Jefferson Parish Schools and technical director of the 1984 World's Fair.
   Survivors include his mother, Maple Lake; brothers and sisters, Roger, Lawrence, Alice and Paul, Maple Lake; and Carol Chandler, Otsego. He was preceded in death by his father. Memorials are preferred to Critical Care America.

Roger Paul Manuel, born in Maple Lake, MN.
Carol Ann Manuel, born in Buffalo, MN.
Lawrence Michael Manuel, born in Maple Lake, MN.
Alice Mary Manuel, born in Buffalo, MN.
Paul John Manuel, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Helen Margaret Steichen (daughter of Johanna Frances Zwilling) was born 19 Mar 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN and died 15 Jun 2003 in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Eugene William Anderson 16 Aug 1951 in Kimball, MN, son of Ivor Anderson and Myrtle Walls. He was born 20 Jun 1929 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 30 Jan 2000 in Cosmos, MN. She married (2) Joyce Robert (J. R.) Holt 8 Sep 1990 in St. Cloud, MN, son of Oren Holt and Margaret Sanders. He was born 27 Jul 1931 in Clotho, MN, and died 17 Jul 2001 in St. Cloud, MN.

Notes for Helen Margaret Steichen:
Obituary:
Helen M. Holt, 71, Avon, June 15, 2003
   Helen M. Holt, 71, of Avon, MN, died Sunday, June 15, 2003 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, Manannah, MN. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 17, 2003 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Church of Our Lady Cemetery, Manannah, MN. Arrangements by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.
   Helen Holt was born March 19, 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN to John and Frances (Zwilling) Steichen. Helen married Eugene Anderson on August 16, 1951, where the two farmed in Meeker County. They divorced in 1981. Helen then married Joyce Holt on September 8, 1990 at the First Baptist Church in St. Cloud, MN. She worked for Fingerhut, then worked for A-1 Personal Tax office for 11 years. Helen was a member of the American Legion Post #428 Auxiliary, Waite Park, MN. She was a volunteer for the National Federation for the Blind.
   Survivors include sons and daughter, Ronald Anderson of Buffalo Lake, MN, James Anderson of Paynesville, MN, Donald Anderson of Byers, Colo., Barbara and Michael Jaeger of St. Joseph, MN, Debra and David Raduenz of St. Cloud, MN; stepchildren, David and Janet Holt of St. Cloud, MN, Roger Holt of Foley, MN, Diane and Paul Bartowsheski of Avon, MN, and Barbara and Jay Sandberg of Clear Lake, MN; 15 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; one great grandchild; three step-great grandchildren; sisters, Zita Manuel of Maple Lake, MN, Theresa Theisen of St. Cloud, MN, and Rosie Wieneke of Cold Spring, MN, and brothers, Roman Steichen of St. Cloud, MN, Bernard Steichen of Litchfield, MN, and Joseph Steichen of Kimball, MN.
   Helen was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Eugene Anderson on January 30, 2000; second husband, Joyce Holt on July 17, 2001; 3 sons, Chuck Anderson, Doug Anderson, and Jeff Anderson; one sister, Agnes Hentges and one brother, Robert Steichen.

Notes for Joyce Robert (J. R.) Holt:
Obituary: St. Cloud Times Online, Wednesday July 18, 2001:
Joyce Robert "J.R." Holt, 69, St. Joseph, July 17, 2001
   Joyce "J.R." Holt, age 69 of St. Joseph, formerly of St. Cloud died at the St. Cloud Hospital with complications from cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, at First Baptist Church in St. Cloud. Burial will follow at North Star Cemetery in St. Cloud with full military rites provided by St. Cloud VFW Post 428. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Benson Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. VFW Post 428 prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
   Joyce (J.R.) was born on July 27, 1931 in Clotho, MN to Oren and Margaret (Sanders) Holt. He married Helen E. O'Brien on July 2, 1955 at First Baptist Church in St. Cloud. She died October 13, 1989. He then married Helen M. Anderson on September 8, 1990 at First Baptist Church in St. Cloud. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of VFW Post 428, a member and usher of the First Baptist Church, a volunteer of the National Federation for the Blind and was employed at DCI in St. Cloud for 25 years. Joyce enjoyed camping, dancing, gardening and helping others.
   Survivors include his wife, Helen M. of St. Joseph, MN, and children, David (Janet) Holt of St. Cloud, MN, Diane (Paul) Bartowsheski of Blair, NE, Barb (Jay) Sandberg of Clear Lake, MN and Roger Holt of St. Cloud, MN, and 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; mother, Margaret of Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids, MN, and sisters, Marley (Gaylen) Reeves of Bricelyn, MN, Ethel (Jim) Lissick of Big Fork, MN, Irma Holt of Eagle Bend, MN, and Bonnie (Jerry) Van Der Schaegen of Sandstone, MN, and stepchildren, Barb (Mike) Jaeger of St. Joseph, MN, Ron Anderson of Buffalo Lake, MN, Jim Anderson of Paynesville, MN, Deb (David) Raduenz of St. Cloud, MN, Don (Arlene) Anderson of Strasburg, CO; and 15 step-grandchildren.
   He was preceded in death by his father, Oren; his brother, Roger; first wife, Helen E.; and 3 stepsons. Pallbearers will be nephews. Memorials are preferred to First Baptist Church.

Burial: 19 Jul 2001, North Star, St. Cloud, MN

Children of Helen Steichen and Eugene Anderson are:
Charles Eugene Anderson, born 14 Sep 1952 in St. Cloud, MN and died 19 May 1957 in Meeker Co, MN.
Barbara A Anderson, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ronald M Anderson, born in Litchfield, MN.
Jeffery W Anderson, born 15 Jul 1956 in Litchfield, MN and died 5 Feb 1991 in Willmar, MN.

Notes for Jeffery W Anderson:
Obituary: JEFFERY W. ANDERSON
   Jeffery W. Anderson, age 34, of Willmar, formerly of the Litchfield area, died Tuesday, February 5, 1991, at Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Cloud, with Rev. Edwin Kraemer officiating. Burial was in Our Lady of Manannah Cemetery, Manannah. Visitation and arrangements were at the Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Pallbearers were cousins.
   Jeffery Anderson was born July 15, 1956, in Litchfield to Eugene and Helen (Steichen) Anderson. He was a 1975 graduate of Eden Valley-Watkins High School and was employed for the past fourteen years at Jennie-O of Willmar. Jeffery was also employed by Hardees of Willmar and was a league bowler at Kandi Entertainment Center of Willmar.
   Jeffery is survived by his father, Eugene Anderson, Becker; mother and stepfather Helen and Joyce Holt, St. Cloud; brothers and sisters, Ronald Anderson of Buffalo Lake, James Anderson of St. Cloud, Donald Anderson of Great Falls, MT, Mrs. Michael (Barbara) Jaeger of St. Joseph, and Mrs. David (Debra) Raduenz of St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Douglas Anderson. Memorials are preferred.

Douglas Robert Anderson, born 18 Nov 1957 in Litchfield, MN and died 12 Oct 1975 in Stearns Co, MN.
James L Anderson, born in Litchfield, MN.
Debra K Anderson, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Donald E Anderson, born in Litchfield, MN.


Theresa Ann Steichen (daughter of Johanna Frances Zwilling) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Warren Aurthur Theisen in St. Cloud, MN, son of Bernard Theisen and Alice Warren. He was born in Cold Spring, MN.

Children of Theresa Steichen and Warren Theisen are:
Michael Thomas Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Andrew Joel Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Sandie Bates. He married (2) Carol ?.
Teresa Ann Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
William John Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Richard James Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Robert Kenneth Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ronald Paul Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Patricia Joyce Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Dale Evens.


Rose Clara Steichen (daughter of Johanna Frances Zwilling) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married John Paul Wieneke 12 Apr 1956 in St. Cloud, MN, son of Joseph Wieneke and Katherine Oster. He was born 14 Mar 1932 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 17 Jun 1993 in St. Cloud, MN.

Notes for John P Wieneke:
Obituary: John Wieneke Sr., 61, St, Nicholas
   ST. NICHOLAS -- Funeral services will be noon Monday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St. Nicholas, for John "Snorkel" Wieneke Sr., 61, who died Thursday at St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. John Caskey will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, where parish prayers will be said at 8 p.m.
   John Wieneke Sr. was born March 14, 1932 in Pearl Lake to Joseph and Katherine (Oster) Wieneke. He married Rose Steichen April 12, 1956 in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, St. Cloud. He owned and operated Snorkel's Bar in St. Nicholas for 20 years and also was employed by Cold Spring Granite Co. for 26 years before he retired in 1991. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
   Survivors include his wife; mother, Richmond; sons and daughters, Dave, St. Nicholas; Rich, Cold Spring; John Jr., Pearl Lake; Barb Schwankl, Waite Park; Shirl Unterberger, Arvada, Colo.; Delores Resseman, Richmond; and Darlene Gately, LaFayette, Colo.; sisters and brothers, Marie Schmitz, Avon; Gertrude Scheeler, Kimball; Ann Weirens, Eden Valley; Leo, Watkins; Martin, Cold Spring; Math, Florida; and Tony, St. Paul; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Pallbearers will be Jason, Math, Martin, Tony, and Leo Wieneke and Pete Schafer.

Children of Rose Steichen and John Wieneke are:
David Joseph Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Richard Leo Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
John Clarence Wieneke, Jr., born in St. Cloud, MN.
Barbara Maxine Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Shirl Katherine Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Delores Ann Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Joann Susan Wieneke, born in Richmond, MN.
Deborah Ramona Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Darlene Mary Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Rita Emelia Zwilling (daughter of Matthias Zwilling) was born in Collegeville, MN. She married Lawrence Rausch, son of Christian Rausch and Gertrude Fuerstenberg. He was born in Long Prairie, MN.

Children of Rita Zwilling and Lawrence Rausch are:
Lois Ann Rausch, born 15 Dec 1946 in Long Prairie, MN, and died 6 May 1947 in Long Prairie, MN.
Robert Rausch, born in Long Prairie, MN. He married Linda Brenenstall.
Ronald Rausch, born in Long Prairie, MN. He married Julie Geisler.
Kenneth Rausch, born in Long Prairie, MN. He married Rhonda Engdahl.


Gerald Arnold Zwilling (son of Matthias Zwilling) was born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. He married Odelia Theresa Massman 1 Jun 1948 in Rockville, MN, daughter of Henry Massman and Mary Eickhoff. She was born 15 Jun 1925 in New Munich, MN, and died 16 Dec 1996 in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Gerald Zwilling and Odelia Massman are:
Johanna Mary Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Dennis Henry Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
David Lawrence Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Gary Mathias Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Diane Odelia Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Glen Langer.
Michael Gerald Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Leon Gerard Zwilling, born 31 May 1958 in St. Cloud, MN; died 15 May 1981.
Irene Geraldine Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Doris Mary Zwilling (daughter of Matthias Zwilling) was born in Collegeville Twp, Stearns Co, MN. She married Alfred Pinault 15 Jun 1949 in Collegeville, MN, son of John Pinault and Annie Schroeder. He was born 6 Sep 1925 in Cold Spring, MN, and died 6 Jun 1994 in Hastings, MN.

Children of Doris Zwilling and Alfred Pinault are:
Duane Pinault, born in Stearns Co, MN. He married Colleen Brown.
Curtis Pinault, born in Stearns Co, MN. He married Jackie Scheid.
John Pinault, born in Stearns Co, MN. He married Barb Enright.
 


Verna Zwilling (daughter of Matthias Zwilling) was born in Collegeville, MN. She married Donald F Schroeder 29 Sep 1955 in Collegeville, MN, son of Joseph Schroeder and Margaret Mayer. He was born 4 Nov 1928 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 8 Dec 2002 in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Verna Zwilling and Donald Schroeder are:
Richard Schroeder, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Audrey Hilsgen.
Karen Schroeder, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Todd Horton.
Scott Schroeder, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Melinda Lease.
Lynn Schroeder, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Glenn Tamm.


Donald A Zwilling (son of Matthias Zwilling) was born 17 Feb 1933 in Collegeville, MN, and died 18 Mar 1961 in Stearns Co, MN. He married Rosemary Schueller 27 Feb 1954 in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Bernard Schueller and Lena Schreder. She was born 1 May 1927 in Sauk Rapids, MN, and died 30 Jan 2002 in Sauk Rapids, MN.

Notes for Rosemary Schueller:
Obituary: St. Cloud Times Online, Thursday, January 31, 2002
Rosemary Zwilling, 74, St. Cloud, Jan. 30, 2002
   Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in St. Cloud for Rosemary Zwilling, 74, of 338 22nd Ave. N., who died Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Steve Hayden will officiate and burial will be in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday at Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church in St. Cloud. Love of Christ Lutheran prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.
   Rosemary was born May 1, 1927 in Sauk Rapids to Bernard & Lena (Schreder) Schueller. She married Donald Zwilling on Feb. 27, 1954 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud. She has lived in the St. Cloud area all her life, and is a member of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. She is a past grandmother at the St. Cloud Children's Home.
  Survivors include her son, daughters, and their spouses, James & Mona Zwilling of Sartell, Joyce & Don Sultvedt of Fosston, Linda & Keith Poissant of Rice; brothers, Al & Lloyd Schueller both of St. Cloud, and Ralph Schueller of Las Cruces, NM; grandchildren and their spouses, Brian Zwilling of Sartell, Lonnie & Nathan Perreault of Fosston, Julie Sultvedt of Fosston, Leah Poissant of St. Cloud, and Kristi Poissant of Rice.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald on March 18, 1961; sister, Caroline Lenger; infant brother, Greg Schueller; and infant sister, Donna Mae Schueller.
   A special thank you to St. Cloud Hospital Hospice.

Burial: 2 Feb 2002, Assumption, St. Cloud, MN

Children of Donald Zwilling and Rosemary Schueller are:
James Zwilling
Joyce Zwilling
Linda Zwilling


Mary Zwilling (daughter of Matthias Zwilling) married (1) Willis Weinand. She married (2) Walter Theisen 12 Oct 1954 in St. Cloud, MN, son of Aloys Theisen and Anna Dockendorf. He was born 26 Jul 1924, and died 7 Mar 1978 in New London, MN.

Children of Mary Zwilling and Walter Theisen are:
Gail Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married John Lintgen.
Joan Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Marlene Zwilling (daughter of Matthias Zwilling) was born in Collegeville, MN. She married Thomas Herzing in St. Cloud, MN, son of Albert Herzing and Lorraine Lardy. He was bornin St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Marlene Zwilling and Thomas Herzing are:
Mark Herzing, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Suzanne Prescott.
Lisa Herzing, born in Rensselaer, IN.
Paul Herzing, born in Rensselaer, IN.
Rachel Herzing, born in Pittsburgh, PA; Adopted child.


Matthias Zwilling, Jr. (son of Matthias Zwilling) was born in Collegeville, MN. He married Mary Catherine Mareck in Albany, MN, daughter of Frank Mareck and Elizabeth Schichta. She was born in Albany, MN.

Children of Matthias Zwilling and Mary Mareck are:
Thomas Jay Zwilling, born in Long Prairie, MN. He married Catherine Steffl.
Craig Patrick Zwilling, born in Long Prairie, MN. He married Rebecca Nelson.




Lucille Marie Zwilling (daughter of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born 22 Aug 1929 in Stearns Co, MN, and died 19 Mar 1998. She married Everett Clem 28 Sep 1963.

Children of Lucille Zwilling and Everett Clem are:
Rollie J Clem married Ann Passarelli.
Joseph R Clem
Jennifer Clem
Edward Clem


Francis Zwilling (son of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born 5 Oct 1930 in Pearl Lake, MN, and died 1 Jun 1997 in St. Cloud, MN.  He married Elizabeth A Theisen in Pearl Lake, MN, daughter of Peter Theisen and Caroline Keppers. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Francis Zwilling and Betty Theisen are:
Mary Beth Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Lori Ann Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mark G Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Charles Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jeffrey John Zwilling, born 14 Nov 1964 in St. Cloud, MN and died 10 Dec 1964 in St. Cloud, MN.
Brian Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Nita J Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Janet L Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Joseph Manley.
Kenneth Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Daniel J Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jason J Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Kari A Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Susan Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.



Mary Ann Zwilling (daughter of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Arthur John Theis in Pearl Lake, MN, son of Michael Theis and Clara Hemmesch.

Children of Mary Zwilling and Arthur Theis are:
Timothy Theis, born in St. Paul, MN.
Ivy Ann Theis, born in St. Paul, MN.
Jon Theis, born in St. Paul, MN.
Carol Ann Theis, born in St. Paul, MN.


James P Zwilling (son of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. He married Patricia Ann Schmit in Watkins, MN, daughter of Andrew Schmit and Theresa Faber. She was born in St. Nicholas, MN.

Children of James Zwilling and Patricia Schmit are:
Michael J Zwilling, born in St. Paul, MN.
Bonita D Zwilling, born in Kimball, MN.
Randy G Zwilling, born in Kimball, MN.
Terri M Zwilling, born in Kimball, MN.
Thomas Zwilling, born in Big Lake, MN.
Kelli J Zwilling, born in Big Lake, MN.


Peter M Zwilling (son of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born in Cold Spring, MN. He married Patricia A Gilmer in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Vern Gilmer and Nora Ekwovtzell. She was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Children of Peter Zwilling and Patricia Gilmer are:
Gail A Zwilling, born 7 Jul 1961 in St. Cloud, MN; died 4 Jul 1963.
David J Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Kathleen Zwilling, born 16 Oct 1964 in St. Cloud, MN; died 16 Oct 1964 in St. Cloud, MN.
Joseph J Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Paul F Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Andrew J Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Rose Mary Zwilling (daughter of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Daniel Salzer.

Children of Rose Zwilling and Daniel Salzer are:
Debra Sue Salzer married DuWayne Douglas Cottew.
Steven Daniel Salzer married Janet Spoden.
Robert John Salzer
Gerald Michael Salzer married Carla Howard.
Lawrence Richard Salzer married Michelle Lindquist.
Barbara Ann Salzer married Robert Holthaus.


John Anthony Zwilling (son of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born in Cold Spring, MN. He married Virginia D Emslander in Waite Park, MN, daughter of Edward Emslander and Mary Schwartz. She was born in Waite Park, MN.

Children of John Zwilling and Virginia Emslander are:
Jean Marie Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
William R Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Susan Ann Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Peter Hommerding. She married (2) Jim Salvog.
Donald E Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Marguerita P Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Gerald Zwilling (son of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. He married Diane Finneman.

Children of Gerald Zwilling and Diane Finneman are:
Jonelle Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jody Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Troy Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Lynn Lehmeier.


Yvonne Zwilling (daughter of John J Zwilling, Sr.) was born in Pearl Lake, MN. She married Jerry Bentler in St. Cloud, MN, son of William Bentler and Merle Drown. He was born in Randall, MN.

Children of Yvonne Zwilling and Jerry Bentler are:
Troy J Bentler, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Tammy J Bentler, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Teresa J Bentler, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Trista J Bentler, born in St. Cloud, MN.



David Joseph Hoeschen (son of Margaret Zwilling) married Barbara Stark.

Children of David Hoeschen and Barbara Stark are:
Brad Hoeschen
Tad Hoeschen




Kay Zwilling (daughter of Aloys H Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Terrance Schwab in St. Joseph, MN. He was born in Belgrade, MN.

Children of Kay Zwilling and Terrance Schwab are:
Kimberly Schwab, born in Coon Rapids, MN.
Joseph Schwab, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Trevor Schwab, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Kelly Schwab married Jay Boeddekor in Cozumel, Mexico.



Thomas Middendorf (son of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. He married Rita Blenker in Albany, MN, daughter of Joseph Blenker and Philomeana Schwinghammer.

Children of Thomas Middendorf and Rita Blenker are:
Karl Middendorf, adopted child. He was born 28 Jun 1967 and died 28 May 1995.
Diane Middendorf, adopted child. She married Michael Stuckel.
Lisa Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN. She married Shawn Haines.
Lynn Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN. She married David Lange.
Janet Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Chris Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Tim Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Julie Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.


Richard Middendorf (son of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. He married Dorothy Miller, daughter of Arthur Miller and Loretta Meyer. She was born in Melrose, MN.

Children of Richard Middendorf and Dorothy Miller are:
Virgil Thomas Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN. He married Becky K Christoffersen.
Dennis Henry Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN. He married Tanya Gunther.
Amy C Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN. She married Roger Voight.
Tammy Mary Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Jenny Kathleen Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN. She married Scott Minette.
Greg Stephen Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Lucy Nita Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN. She married Jesse James Hagemeier.
Leon Daniel Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Becky Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Nancy Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.


Henry Middendorf (son of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. He married Kathleen Barthel in Melrose, MN.

Children of Henry Middendorf and Kathleen Barthel are:
Russell Middendorf
Glen T Middendorf married Karen Brinkman.
Pamela Middendorf married Cory Bokelman.


Mark Middendorf (son of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. He married Kathleen Frances Ettel in Freeport, MN, daughter of Joseph Ettel and Christina Klobe. She was born in Melrose, MN.

Children of Mark Middendorf and Kathleen Ettel are:
Ann Marie Middendorf, born in Winona, MN. She married Rich Weismann.
Brian Joseph Middendorf, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Alice Kroll.
Charles Herman Middendorf, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Linda Middendorf (daughter of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. She married Gary Pierskalla in Freeport, MN, son of Phillip Pierskalla and Marie Korman. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Child of Linda Middendorf and Gary Pierskalla is:
Paul Pierskalla, born in Melrose, MN.


Lola Margaret Middendorf (daughter of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. She married Scott Schlapkohl in Steamboat Springs, CO, son of Raymond Schlapkohl and Ardella Gibson.

Child of Lola Middendorf and Scott Schlapkohl is:
Jessica Schlapkohl, adopted child.


Nita Veronica Middendorf (daughter of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. She married Francis O'Connell in Red Wing, MN, son of Charles O'Connell and Grace Hendrickson. He was born in Baldwin, WI.

Children of Nita Middendorf and Francis O'Connell are:
Kerry O'Connell, born in Red Wing, MN.
Stacia O'Connell, born in Red Wing, MN.
Anna K O'Connell, born in Red Wing, MN.


Daniel Middendorf (son of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in Freeport, MN. He married Rose Hollermann in Melrose, MN, daughter of Bernard Hollermann and Marcella Feldewerd. She was born in Sauk Centre, MN.

Children of Daniel Middendorf and Rose Hollermann are:
Sarah A Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Eric T Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.
Joel D Middendorf, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Katie R Middendorf, born in St. Cloud, MN.
James S Middendorf, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Beth Middendorf, born in Melrose, MN.


Inez Middendorf (daughter of Helena Marie Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Neal Jones in Freeport, MN, son of Milton Jones and Marian Hintz.

Children of Inez Middendorf and Neal Jones are:
Joshua Jones, born in Paynesville, MN.
Andrew Jones, born in Paynesville, MN.
Isaac Jones, born in Paynesville, MN.
Ariel Jones, born in Paynesville, MN.


* Helen Zazek (daughter of Mary Pflueger) was born in Avon, MN. She married Albert Thome.

Children of Helen Zazek and Albert Thome are:
Thomas Thome
Karen Thome
Richard Thome


* Mary Ann Zazek (daughter of Mary Pflueger) was born in Avon, MN. She married Lyle G Stack.

Children of Mary Zazek and Lyle Stack are:
Sharon Stack, born 19 Oct 1950 and died 1952 in Avon, MN.
Douglas Stack
Donald Stack
Michael Stack


* Betty Ann Becker (daughter of Caroline Pflueger) married Lawrence Klein. He was born in Minneapolis, MN.

Child of Betty Becker and Lawrence Klein is:
Carol Klein




* Herbert Mathew Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) married Dorothy Lucille O'Brien.

Children of Herbert Pflueger and Dorothy O'Brien are:
Kenneth Robert Pflueger
Steven Herbert Pflueger
Kathleen Ann Pflueger
Bradley Thomas Pflueger


* Raymond Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) was born 5 Dec 1937, and died 24 Mar 1998. He married Mary Kremers.

Child of Raymond Pflueger and Mary Kremers is:
Michael Pflueger


* Alice Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) married Dennis Schmitt.

Children of Alice Pflueger and Dennis Schmitt are:
Lynn Schmitt
Jeff Schmitt
Randy Schmitt
Rhonda Schmitt


* Jane Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) married Robert Simon.

Children of Jane Pflueger and Robert Simon are:
Jennifer Simon
Chad Simon


* Irma Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) married Dale Hoffman. He died.

Children of Irma Pflueger and Dale Hoffman are:
Joe Hoffman
Jill Hoffman married Brian Fussy.


* Mary Ann Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) married Ronald Rennie.

Children of Mary Pflueger and Ronald Rennie are:
Lisa Rennie
Rhonda Rennie


* David Albert Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) married (1) Irene Lillian Schutz, daughter of John Schutz and Julia Eheresmann. He married (2) Katlynn Johnson, daughter of Urban Johnson and Bernice Valenty.

Children of David Pflueger and Irene Schutz are:
Christine Judy Pflueger
Renee Diane Pflueger
Sharon Sue Pflueger
Robert David Pflueger
Michelle Marion Pflueger
Matthew John Pflueger


* Thomas Pflueger (son of Robert Frederich Pflueger) married Audrey Krause.

Children of Thomas Pflueger and Audrey Krause are:
Jody Pflueger
Aaron Pflueger
James Pflueger

 


* Donald John Pflueger (son of Alfred John Pflueger) married Rose Ann Trutwin.

Notes for Donald John Pflueger:
Perseverance Pays Off, by Sheila Rausch, OSB
    Why would a talented man with a good job take a substantial paycut to go and work for the nuns, and stay for 30 years? It wasn't out of love for "the cloth" but Don Pflueger now thinks it was a good choice: "Thirty years is a long time, but it went by quickly."
    Don had worked in building construction in this area for 10 years. The pay was good for 1971 ($7.55 per hour), but there were no benefits. Actually, he admits, he had been laid off and was looking around the Saint Ben's campus when a sister referred him to Jim Stagner, who said, "Yes, we need a painter."
Although the pay was much lower, "They told me of the benefits, including college tuition. But we were just married and had no kids, so that went in one ear and out the other. For a while I thought about going back to construction." But now he's glad he stayed. Don could not foresee that he and his wife Rose Ann would have three daughters (Laura, Jennifer, and Joyce), all of whom would graduate from the College of Saint Benedict. Obviously the tuition remission paid off. Other benefits included health care and vacations.
    Don also stuck it out because of the good working conditions. "It's fun to work here. There's lots of variety, and I like the people I work with -- both the men and the sisters." Although he was hired to do painting, varnishing and staining, and really enjoys that, he's done lots of other maintenance, from changing light bulbs to digging graves, which is now done the easy way -- with a back hoe. Was it hard to work for women? No, says Don, all the sister supervisors (plant and grounds managers) were "nice to work with and good to me."
    Don is a Stearns County native and has lived here all his life. Home is a small hobby farm about six and one-half miles north of St. Joseph. Retirement should come in about two and one-half years or so. After that he would like to do volunteer work. One experience he would like to repeat is travel. In March of 2001 he and Rose Ann took a Caribbean cruise, best described as "fun."
    The kindness and prayers the sisters have given on many occasions are greatly appreciated, as well as the "treats" for some of the work that he has done for individual sisters. Although his mind "went blank" when he was asked to recall particularly funny or embarrassing events, one at least surprised him. While painting some chairs for the college, using oil paint which "drips a lot," he put a canvas under the chairs to catch the drips and protect the platform. Seeing the multicolored canvas that resulted, Albert Schindler thought it was "a pretty nice painting." Very likely the artistic Albert saw the resemblance to the work of Jackson Pollock. He framed the painting and it hung in the paint shop for 28 years. When it was brought out for demonstration at the awards ceremony this past winter, when Don received his 30-year award, all he could say was "Oh, my gosh!" His surprise removed any brilliant or inspiring thoughts he might have uttered for posterity.

Children of Donald Pflueger and Rose Trutwin are:
Laura A Pflueger married Joel Wensmann.
Jennifer Marie Pflueger
Joyce Monica Pflueger


* Darlene Ann Pflueger (daughter of Alfred John Pflueger) married Clarence J Legatt.

Children of Darlene Pflueger and Clarence Legatt are:
Douglas Legatt married Lynn Martini.
June Marie Legatt


* Lavonne Marie Pflueger (daughter of Alfred John Pflueger) married Michael Legatt.

Children of Lavonne Pflueger and Michael Legatt are:
Scott Richard Legatt
Debra Ann Legatt


* LeRoy Alfred Pflueger (son of Alfred John Pflueger) married Audrey Bernice Kunkel, daughter of Alfred Kunkel and Hildegard Ressemann.

Children of LeRoy Pflueger and Audrey Kunkel are:
Andrea Lee Pflueger
Susan Elisabeth Pflueger
Jessica Ann Pflueger
Amber Elaine Pflueger married Joshua James Sobania.
Rebecca Jean Pflueger
Samantha Joy Pflueger


* Richard George Pflueger (son of Alfred John Pflueger) married Catherine Lucille Kunkel, daughter of Alfred Kunkel and Hildegard Ressemann.

Children of Richard Pflueger and Catherine Kunkel are:
Daniel Richard Pflueger married Sara Angela Stang.
Michelle Robbin Pflueger
Jon Joseph Pflueger


* Ronald Aloys Neussendorfer (son of Anne R Pflueger) married (1) Colleen Daum. He married (2) Sara Peters, daughter of John Peters and Delphine Hesse.

Children of Ronald Neussendorfer and Sara Peters are:
Amy Neussendorfer
Amanda Neussendorfer
Andrew Neussendorfer


* Joy Ann Mayer (daughter of Anne R Pflueger) married Steve Weber.

Child of Joy Mayer and Steve Weber is:
Jamie Weber died Jun 1998.
Kristy Weber
married Steve Fredrickson.
Eric Weber



Joseph E Zwilling (son of Joseph E Zwilling) was born in Collegeville, MN. He married Joan Rosenburger in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Adrian Rosenburger and Phylissis Whitinger. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Joseph Zwilling and Joan Rosenburger are:
Jodie Zwilling
Jason Zwilling


Nicholas Zwilling (son of Joseph E Zwilling) was born in Collegeville, MN. He married Kathy Jude in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Child of Nicholas Zwilling and Kathy Jude is:
Kris Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Ronald Zwilling (son of Joseph E Zwilling) was born in Avon, MN. He married Patricia Hennek in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Gabriel Hennek and Margaret Ziebal. She was born in Salina, CA.

Children of Ronald Zwilling and Patricia Hennek are:
Scott Zwilling, born in Avon, MN.
Dana Zwilling, born in Avon, MN. She married Rich Pasley.
Shawn Zwilling, born in Avon, MN. He married Wendy Boswell.
Julie Zwilling, born in Avon, MN.


Kenneth Zwilling (son of Joseph E Zwilling) was born in Avon, MN. He married Pam Hibbison in Avon, MN, daughter of George Hibbison and Kay ?. She was born in Omaha, NE.

Children of Kenneth Zwilling and Pam Hibbison are:
Chris Zwilling, born in Avon, MN.
James Zwilling, born in Avon, MN.


Mark Zwilling (son of Joseph E Zwilling) was born in Avon, MN. He married Bernice Wendland in Holdingford, MN, daughter of Anthony Wendland and Monica Bieniek. She was born in Holdingford, MN.

Children of Mark Zwilling and Bernice Wendland are:
Mathew Zwilling, born in Richmond, MN.
Brian Zwilling, born in Minneapolis, MN.
Michelle Zwilling, born in Minneapolis, MN.


Michael Zwilling (son of Joseph E Zwilling) was born in Avon, MN. He married Linda Shreder in Avon, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Child of Michael Zwilling and Linda Shreder is:
Tasha Zwilling, born in Avon, MN.


Irene Mary Ann Zwilling (daughter of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Leo Wochnick. She married (2) Norbert Kucala in Waite Park, MN.

Children of Irene Zwilling and Leo Wochnick are:
Lisa Wochnick, born in St. Cloud, MN.
David Wochnick
Donna Wochnick, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Thomas Wochnick, born in St. Cloud, MN.


JoAnn Marie Zwilling (daughter of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born 18 Oct 1946 in St. Cloud, MN, and died 31 Dec 1986. She married Thomas Martin.

Children of JoAnn Zwilling and Thomas Martin are:
Craig Martin
Amy Martin


Richard Celestine Zwilling (son of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Doris Pick.

Children of Richard Zwilling and Doris Pick are:
Christopher Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married J B Thompson.
Katie Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jeffrey Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Gregory Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Kathleen Ann Zwilling (daughter of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married David Burdick.

Children of Kathleen Zwilling and David Burdick are:
Steven Burdick, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Suzanne Burdick, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Ben Campbell.
Rachael Burdick, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Dennis Michael Zwilling (son of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Lydia Frank.

Children of Dennis Zwilling and Lydia Frank are:
Joshua Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Sarah Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Virgil Herman Zwilling (son of Celestine Michael Zwilling) married Jean Kerfeld.

Children of Virgil Zwilling and Jean Kerfeld are:
Paul Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Jana Johnson.
Becky Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jennifer Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Maria Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Beth Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Daniel Raymond Zwilling (son of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Debroah Peterson.

Children of Daniel Zwilling and Debroah Peterson are:
Ryan Zwilling
Janna Zwilling
Laura Zwilling


Patrick Elmer Zwilling (son of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Sharon Krueger.

Children of Patrick Zwilling and Sharon Krueger are:
Scott Zwilling, in St. Cloud, MN.
Eric Zwilling, born in Sauk Centre, MN.


Carol Jean Zwilling (daughter of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Daniel Williams.

Children of Carol Zwilling and Daniel Williams are:
Emily Williams
Andrew Williams, born in Princeton, MN.
Joseph Williams, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Robert Alvin Zwilling (son of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Louise Malisheske.

Children of Robert Zwilling and Louise Malisheske are:
Roger Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Kelly Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Annette Mary Zwilling (daughter of Celestine Michael Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Ronald Bieniek.

Children of Annette Zwilling and Ronald Bieniek are:
Brianna Bieniek, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Bryan Bieniek, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Julia Bieniek, born in St. Cloud, MN.


 

Generation No. 9


Donna Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN. She married Ronald Koskey.

Children of Donna Hentges and Ronald Koskey are:
Lori Koskey
Linda Koskey
John Koskey
Betty Koskey


Elaine Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN. She married Ronald Iverson.

Children of Elaine Hentges and Ronald Iverson are:
Craig Iverson
Steve Iverson
Julie Iverson
Dwayne Iverson, born 20 Feb 1969 and died 1992 in Bloomington, CA.
Gail Iverson


Leslie Hentges (son of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN.  He married (1) Sylvia Ramthum.  He married (2) Stacey ?.

Children of Leslie Hentges and Sylvia Ramthum are:
Daniel Scott Hentges
Brian Todd Hentges
Cathy Michelle Hentges


Patricia Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN. She married Larry Thorson.

Child of Patricia Hentges and Larry Thorson is:
Keith Thorson


Mary Ann Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN. She married Joe Combs. He was born 11 Jul 1943, and died Sep 1994 in Blythville, AZ.

Children of Mary Hentges and Joe Combs are:
Michael Combs
Candy Combs


Jerald Hentges (son of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN. He married (1) Sharon ?. He married (2) Mary ?. He married (3) Bev ?.

Children of Jerald Hentges and Sharon ? are:
Ann Marie Hentges
Jeremiah Hentges

Child of Jerald Hentges and Mary ? is:
Scott Jerald Hentges


Karen M Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was 8 May 1953 in Annandale, MN, and died 6 Dec 2006 in Illinois. She married (1) Martin Bieszczat. She married (2) James Hohmeier.

Notes for Karen M Hentges:
Chicago Sun-Times, 12/8/2006, Karen M. Hohmeier
   Hohmeier, Karen M. beloved wife of James Hohmeier, loving mother of Michelle Grimm, Paulette Hohmeier and Johnathon W. (Angela) Bieszczat, dear grandmother of Vanessa, Jared, Travis, Hanna, Johnathon and Ethan, fond sister of Donna, Patricia, Mary, Cheryl, Leslie, Robert and Jerry. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Agnes Hentges and Paul, Elaine and Debbie. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Sunday, 8 p.m., at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematory, 9568 Belmont Ave., Franklin Park.

Children of Karen Hentges and Marty Bieszczat are:
Michelle Bickford
Johnathon Walter Bieszczat

Child of Karen Hentges and James Hohmeier is:
Paulette Hohmeier


Debra Agnes Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born 24 Aug 1956 in Annandale, MN, and died 1 Dec 2006 in Darwin, MN. She married (1) Lloyd Nolan. She married (2) Rick Boyum. She married (3) Ricky Howell in Memphis, TN.

Notes for Debra Agnes Hentges:
Debra Agnes Howell, 50
   Debra Agnes Howel, 50, of Darwin died Friday, Dec. 1, at her home. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today (Dec. 4) at St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin. Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

Debra A. Howell, Tribune Obituaries, West Central Tribune, Published Saturday, December 02, 2006
   Debra A. Howell, Aug. 24, 1956 - Dec. 1, 2006
DARWIN - Debra Agnes "Debbie" Howell, 50, of Darwin died Friday at her home.
   The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield and for one hour prior to the service at the church.
   She was born Aug. 24, 1956, in Buffalo to Andrew and Agnes (Steichen) Hentges. She grew up and attended school in Litchfield. She married Richard Howell on June 22, 1986, in Memphis, Tenn. They lived in Tennessee, Illinois, Mississippi and Arkansas. They moved to Darwin four years ago. She worked for Imperial Cleaning Service for 15 years and also as an environmental technician at Burns Manor.
   She is survived by her husband; son: Christopher Nelson of Dassel; three grandchildren; and her brothers: Gerald Hentges (and fiancée Nancy) of Darwin, Robert Hentges (and fiancée Anna) of Darwin, Leslie (and Stacy) Hentges of Blythe, Ga.; sisters: Cheryl Tekirdaglis of Riverside, Calif., Donna (and Ronald) Koskey of Coon Rapids, Patricia (and Larry) Thorson of Duluth, Mary Combs (and fiancé Greg Kramer) of Darwin, and Karen (and Jim) Hohmeier of Stone Park, Ill.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Child of Debra Hentges and Lloyd Nolan is:
Christopher Nolan

Child of Debra Hentges and Rick Boyum is:

Scott R Boyum


Cheryl Hentges (daughter of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN. She married (1) Aris Tekerdaglis. She married (2) ? Warren.

Children of Cheryl Hentges and Aris Tekerdaglis are:
John Tekerdaglis
George Tekerdaglis
James Tekerdaglis
Melissa Tekerdaglis


Robert Hentges (son of Agnes Mary Steichen)  was born in Annandale, MN. He married (1) Dianne Kottala. He married (2) Anna ?.

Children of Robert Hentges and Dianne Kottala are:
April Lynn Hentges
Amanda Jacie Hentges
Amelia Mae Hentges


Linda Mary Steichen (daughter of Bernard Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. She married Dennis Frank Witucki in Litchfield, MN, son of August Witucki and Marion Mrkvicka. He was born in Hutchinson, MN.

Children of Linda Steichen and Dennis Witucki are:
Darrin Dennis Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.
Eric Phillip Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.


Thomas John Steichen (son of Bernard Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Lois Catharine Norha, daughter of Jacob Theodore Norha and Viola Esther Maki. She was born in Soudan, MN.

Children of Thomas Steichen and Lois Norha are:
Kyle John Steichen, born in Winston-Salem, NC, married Laura Beth Petrarca, daughter of Vincent Petrarca and Mary Crowley.
Jesse Thomas Steichen, born in Winston-Salem, NC.


Ruth Helen Steichen (daughter of Bernard Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. She married Roy Bradley Johnson in Litchfield, MN, son of Glenn Johnson and Ruth Knudson.

Children of Ruth Steichen and Roy Johnson are:
David Bradley Johnson, born in Lewiston, ID.
Daniel Lee Johnson, born in Lewiston, ID.


Berna Kay Steichen (daughter of Bernard Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. She married Thomas More Gormley in Richfield, MN, son of Joseph Gormley and Frances Conti. He was born in Washington, DC.

Children of Berna Steichen and Thomas Gormley are:
Patrick Joseph Gormley, born in Baltimore, MD.
Caitlin Barbara Gormley, born in Baltimore, MD.


Franklin Michael Steichen (son of Bernard Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Debra Ann Pearson in Litchfield, MN, daughter of Leland Pearson and Ruth Bottom. She was born in Litchfield, MN.

Children of Franklin Steichen and Debra Pearson are:
Thea Emily Steichen, born in Winston-Salem, NC.
Cara Andrea Steichen, born in Mankato, MN. She married Andrew Glen Kahler in North Mankato, MN.


Michael Joseph Steichen (son of Bernard Joseph Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Lisa Marie Kranz in Litchfield, MN, daughter of Douglas Kranz and Grace Anonby. She was born in Rush City, MN.

Children of Michael Steichen and Lisa Kranz are:
Jacob Michael Steichen, born in Wilmar, MN.
Matthew Joseph Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.
Adam Taylor Steichen, born in Litchfield, MN.


Joyce Ann Steichen (daughter of Joseph I Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married (1) Mark Richard Hendrickson in Kimball, MN. He was born in Dassel, MN.  She married (2) Douglas Raymond Quast.

Children of Joyce Steichen and Mark Hendrickson are:
Robin Lynn Hendrickson
Joey Marvin Hendrickson


Gloria Renee Steichen (daughter of Joseph I Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Charles Adair Olson in Hutchinson, MN. He was born in South Haven, MN.

Children of Gloria Steichen and Charles Olson are:
Aaron Charles Olson married Brianna L ?.
Trent Daniel Olson


Joanne Marie Steichen (daughter of Joseph I Steichen) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Chuck Weiland.

Children of Joanne Steichen and Chuck Weiland are:
Kara Weiland
Cody Weiland


Roger Paul Manuel (son of Zita Margaret Steichen) was born in Maple Lake, MN. He married Katherine Piram in Maple Lake, MN, daughter of Sylvester Piram and Agnes ?.

Children of Roger Manuel and Katherine Piram are:
Jayson Paul Manuel
Ryan Michael Manuel
Sara Ann Manuel


Carol Ann Manuel (daughter of Zita Margaret Steichen) was born in Buffalo, MN. She married David Chandler in Annandale, MN, son of Donovan Chandler and Susan Nan.

Children of Carol Manuel and David Chandler are:
Amanda Chandler
Daniel Chandler


Lawrence Michael Manuel (son of Zita Margaret Steichen) was born in Maple Lake, MN. He married Louise Piram, daughter of Sylvester Piram and Agnes ?

Children of Lawrence Manuel and Louise Piram are:
Orin Michael Manuel
Kari Ann Manuel
Andrew Manuel


Paul John Manuel (son of Zita Margaret Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Angie Haeny in Maple Lake, MN.

Child of Paul Manuel and Angie Haeny is:
Laura Nicole Manuel, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Barbara A Anderson (daughter of Helen M Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael Jaeger in St. Cloud, MN, son of Eugene Jaeger and Lillian Bares. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.


Children of Barbara Anderson and Michael Jaeger are:
Christopher M Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Douglas J Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Nickolas E Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Amanda Marie Jaeger, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Ronald M Anderson (son of Helen M Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Joy Corrigan.

Children of Ronald Anderson and Joy Corrigan are:
Jennifer Joy Anderson
Ryan Michael Anderson
Melissa Ann Anderson


James L Anderson (son of Helen M Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Cindy Lehnen.

Child of James Anderson and Cindy Lehnen is:
Bobby Jean Anderson, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Debra K Anderson (daughter of Helen M Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married David Radunz in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in Arlington, MN.

Children of Debra Anderson and David Radunz are:
Charlene Radunz, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Cassandra Radunz, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Carla Radunz, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Donald E Anderson (son of Helen M Steichen) was born in Litchfield, MN. He married Helen Arlene Stone. She was born in Portsmouth, VA.

Children of Donald Anderson and Helen Stone are:
Charles Lee Anderson, born in Misaw, Japan.
David Vance Anderson, born in Great Falls, MT.
Brandon Edward Anderson, born in Great Falls, MT.
Alisa Bernadette Anderson, born in Great Falls, MT.


Michael Thomas Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Jane M Braatz in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in Fergus Falls, MN.

Children of Michael Theisen and Jane Braatz are:
Jill Marie Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jamie Lynn Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Teresa Ann Theisen (daughter of Theresa Ann Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) James Laudenbach in St. Cloud, MN. He was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (2) Duane Spandl in Lake Tahoe, NV.

Child of Teresa Theisen and James Laudenbach is:
Scott J Laudenbach, born in St. Cloud, MN.

Child of Teresa Theisen and Duane Spandl is:
Matthew Duane Spandl, born in Minneapolis, MN.


William John Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Paula Bedtke in Plainview, MN.

Children of William Theisen and Paula Bedtke are:
Virginia Rose Theisen, born in Rochester, MN.
Amanda Marie Theisen, born in Rochester, MN.
Anthony William Theisen, born in Brazil.


Richard James Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Laura Olberding in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of Arthur Olberding and Angeline Riley. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Richard Theisen and Laura Olberding are:
Stephanie Rae Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Caitlin Riley Theisen, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Robert Kenneth Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Julie Vander Eyk in St. Cloud, MN. She was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Robert Theisen and Julie Vander Eyk are:
Rhea Theisen
Michael Theisen


Ronald Paul Theisen (son of Theresa Ann Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Debra Johnson.

Child of Ronald Theisen and Debra Johnson is:
Courtney K Theisen, born 30 Jan 1990 in St. Cloud, MN and died 24 Jan 1994.


David Joseph Wieneke (son of Rose Clara Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Ann Marie Kerzman in Eden Valley, MN. She was born in Watkins, MN.  He married (2) Kimberly Ann Mackinac in St. Cloud, MN.  He married (3) Terri Pagel.

Children of David Wieneke and Ann Kerzman are:
Jason J Wieneke
Kimberly Rose Wieneke

Child of David Wieneke and Kimberly Mackinac is:
Joshua David Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Richard Leo Wieneke (son of Rose A Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Sherry Lynn Tweet. He married (2) Jamie Holmes in Wisconsin.

Child of Richard Wieneke and Sherry Tweet is:
Kristynn Mae Wieneke, born in Wisconsin. She married Benjamin John Huro in Stearns Co, MN.

Child of Richard Wieneke and Jamie Holmes is:
Kayse Rachelle Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.


John Clarence Wieneke, Jr. (son of Rose Clara Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Teresa Marie Loesch in Pearl Lake, MN, daughter of Claude Loesch and Alice ?. She was born in Pearl Lake, MN.

Children of John Wieneke and Theresa Loesch are:
Jeremy Leo Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Mitchell John Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Ryan Michael Wieneke, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Barbara Maxine Wieneke (daughter of Rose Clara Steichen) was born in Richmond, MN. She married Severin William Schwankl in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Severin Schwankl and Helen ?. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Barbara Wieneke and Severin Schwankl are:
Travis David Schwankl, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Shanda Schwankl


Shirl Katherine Wieneke (daughter of Rose Clara Steichen) was born in Richmond, MN. She married (1) John Arthur Unterburger. He was born 15 Jul 1958, and died after 5 Aug 1988. She married (2) Gene McCann.

Child of Shirley Wieneke and Gene McCann is:
Zachary Ryan McCann, born in Arvado, CO.


Delores Ann Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen) was born in Richmond, MN. She married Gregg John Ressemann in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Manley Ressemann and Helen ?. He was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Delores Wieneke and Gregg Ressemann are:
Eric Gregg Ressemann, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Dustin John Ressemann, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Karissa Ressemann


Joann Susan Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen) was born in Richmond, MN. She married John Anthony Hopfer in St. Nicholas, MN, son of Bill Hopfer and Martha ?. He was born in Richmond, MN.

Children of Joann Wieneke and John Hopfer are:
Matthew John Hopfer, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Katie Hopfer


Deborah Ramona Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Rick Steven Ahrens.

Children of Deborah Wieneke and Rick Ahrens are:
Hunter Ahrens
Kiarra Ahrens


Darlene Mary Wieneke (daughter of Rose A Steichen) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Michael Gately.

Children of Darlene Wieneke and Michael Gately are:
Jon Gately
Nicole Gately
Shelby Gately


Dennis Henry Zwilling (son of Gerald Arnold Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Ruth Wiechman.

Children of Dennis Zwilling and Ruth Wiechman are:
Adam Zwilling, born in Texas; Adopted child.
Leia Dawn Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN; Adopted child.
Brianna Rose Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Gary Mathias Zwilling (son of Gerald Arnold Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Cindi Ann Lintgen.

Children of Gary Zwilling and Cindi Lintgen are:
Heidi Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Nathan Reitmeier.
Heather Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Holly Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Michael Gerald Zwilling (son of Gerald Arnold Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Sandy Michlaski.

Children of Michael Zwilling and Sandy Michlaski are:
Candise Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Jesse Gerald Zwilling, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Irene Geraldine Zwilling (daughter of Gerald Arnold Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married James Worm.

Children of Irene Zwilling and James Worm are:
Nichole Worm, born in St. Cloud, MN; died 12 Feb 1985 in St. Cloud, MN.
Sadie Worm, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Joshua Worm, born in St. Cloud, MN.


James Zwilling (son of Donald Zwilling) married Mona Magnuson.

Child of James Zwilling and Mona Magnuson is:
Brian Zwilling


Joyce Zwilling (daughter of Donald Zwilling) married Don Sultvedt.

Children of Joyce Zwilling and Don Sultvedt are:
Lonnie Sultveldt
Julie Sultvedt married ? Tackaberry.


Linda Zwilling (daughter of Donald Zwilling) married Keith Poissant.

Children of Linda Zwilling and Keith Poissant are:
Leah Poissant
Kristi Poissant

 

Lori Ann Zwilling (daughter of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Children of Lori Ann Zwilling are:
Robert Micheal Zwilling
Miranda Jean Zwilling
Roger Zwilling


Mark G Zwilling (son of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) Peggy Schwegel. He married (2) Mary Jo Ley.

Children of Mark Zwilling and Mary Ley are:
Chris Zwilling
Cory Zwilling
Katrina Zwilling


Charles Zwilling (son of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Kellee Cougar.

Children of Charles Zwilling and Kellee Cougar are:
Becca Zwilling
Benjamin Zwilling


Brian Zwilling (son of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Sandy Splettsdozer.

Children of Brian Zwilling and Sandy Splettsdozer are:
Sandy Zwilling
Cory Zwilling
Joey Zwilling
Missy Zwilling
Jennifer Zwilling
Nicole Zwilling


Nita J Zwilling (daughter of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Larry ?. She married (2) Paul Hachnel.

Children of Nita Zwilling and Larry ? are:
Andy Hachnel
Timmy Hachnel


Kenneth Zwilling (son of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Annie ?.

Child of Kenneth Zwilling and Annie ? is:
Alec Zwilling


Daniel J Zwilling (son of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Erin Huberty.

Children of Daniel Zwilling and Erin Huberty are:
Bethany Zwilling
Tanner Zwilling
Tessa Zwilling


Kari A Zwilling (daughter of Francis Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Dave Donaldson.

Children of Kari Zwilling and Dave Donaldson are:
Ashley Donaldson
Tapainga Donaldson


Timothy Theis (son of Mary Ann Zwilling) was born in St. Paul, MN. He married Judy Lockhart.

Children of Timothy Theis and Judy Lockhart are:
Kathleen Theis
Michael Theis


Ivy Ann Theis (daughter of Mary Ann Zwilling) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Gary Blix.

Child of Ivy Theis and Gary Blix is:
Tiana J Blix


Jon Theis (son of Mary Ann Zwilling) was born in St. Paul, MN. He married Tandy Neilson.

Children of Jon Theis and Tandy Neilson are:
Joshua Theis
Jesse Theis


Carol Ann Theis (daughter of Mary Ann Zwilling) was born in St. Paul, MN. She married Jim Coleman.

Children of Carol Theis and Jim Coleman are:
Paul A Coleman
Amy M Coleman



Michael J Zwilling (son of James P Zwilling) was born in St. Paul, MN. He married Roxanne Swanson.

Children of Michael Zwilling and Roxanne Swanson are:
Amy L Zwilling
Krista R Zwilling


Bonita D Zwilling (daughter of James P Zwilling) was born in Kimball, MN. She married Gregory Koste.

Child of Bonita Zwilling and Gregory Koste is:
Abbie R Koste


Randy G Zwilling (son of James P Zwilling) was born in Kimball, MN. He married Carrol Robideau.

Children of Randy Zwilling and Carrol Robideau are:
Joel T Zwilling
Alyssa Zwilling


Terri M Zwilling (daughter of James P Zwilling) was born in Kimball, MN. She married William Miller.

Children of Terri Zwilling and William Miller are:
Andrew Miller
Adam W Miller
Alex M Miller
Austin Miller


Kelli J Zwilling (daughter of James P Zwilling) was born in Big Lake, MN. She married Scott Riebel.

Children of Kelli Zwilling and Scott Riebel are:
Trenton Riebel
Mason J Riebel


Debra Sue Salzer (daughter of Rose Mary Zwilling) married DuWayne Douglas Cottew.

Child of Debra Salzer and DuWayne Cottew is:
Mitchell Joseph Cottew


Barbara Ann Salzer (daughter of Rose Mary Zwilling) married Robert Holthaus.

Children of Barbara Salzer and Robert Holthaus are:
Logan Holthaus
Landon Holthaus


Jean Marie Zwilling (daughter of John Anthony Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married (1) Kevin Reil. She married (2) Keith Reinert.

Children of Jean Zwilling and Kevin Reil are:
Melissa S Reil
Cristina Reil married John William.
Amanda J Reil married Grant Garding.
Jennifer Reil

Child of Jean Zwilling and Keith Reinert is:
Zachery Reinert


William R Zwilling (son of John Anthony Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Cathy Cooper 16 Feb 1985. She died 1 Jul 1994.

Children of William Zwilling and Cathy Cooper are:
Daniel Zwilling
Mathew Zwilling


Donald E Zwilling (son of John Anthony Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Tracy Eich.

Children of Donald Zwilling and Tracy Eich are:
Jonathan Zwilling
Maren E Zwilling


Marguerita P Zwilling (daughter of John Anthony Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Randy Laabs.

Children of Marguerita Zwilling and Randy Laabs are:
Anthony C Laabs
Aaron M Laabs
Adam W Laabs
Ariel M Laabs

 

Jonelle Zwilling (daughter of Gerald Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married John Philippe.

Child of Jonelle Zwilling and John Philippe is:
Jaden Philippe


Jody Zwilling (daughter of Gerald Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Leon Lingofelt.

Children of Jody Zwilling and Leon Lingofelt are:
Krystal Lingofelt
Joshua Lingofelt

 

Tammy J Bentler (daughter of Yvonne Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Richard Goenner.

Children of Tammy Bentler and Richard Goenner are:
Jake W Goenner, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Katie J Goenner, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Teresa J Bentler (daughter of Yvonne Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Christopher Agresto.

Children of Teresa Bentler and Christopher Agresto are:
Joshua J Agresto, born in St. Cloud, MN.
Rose Agresto, born in St. Cloud, MN.


Brad Hoeschen (son of David Joseph Hoeschen) married Andrea Friedenauer.

Children of Brad Hoeschen and Andrea Friedenauer are:
Isaac Craig Friedenauer Hoeschen
Max Joseph Friedenauer Hoeschen


Tad D Hoeschen (son of David Joseph Hoeschen) married Stacie D Reekers in Lake Park, IA. She was born in Hawardwen, IA.

Children of Tad Hoeschen and Stacie Reekers are:
David Tadaeous Hoeschen
Jacob William Hoeschen
Joseph Nicholas Hoeschen


Kimberly Schwab (daughter of Kay Zwilling) was born in Coon Rapids, MN. She married James Ohmann in Albany, MN.

Children of Kimberly Schwab and James Ohmann are:
Tyler Ohmann
Carly Ohmann


Joseph Schwab (son of Kay Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married (1) ? ?. He married (2) Barbara Weiss in Cold Spring, MN.

Children of Joseph Schwab and Barbara Weiss are:
Taylor Schwab
Annie Schwab
Alexandra Schwab
Samantha Schwab


Trevor Schwab (son of Kay Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. He married Jacki Rudolph in Opole, MN.

Child of Trevor Schwab and Jacki Rudolph is:
Allison Schwab


Tim Middendorf (son of Thomas Middendorf) was born in Melrose, MN. He met Jennifer Krugerud.

Child of Tim Middendorf and Jennifer Krugerud is:
Shauna Maylinn Middendorf, born 5 Feb 2002 in Melrose, MN and died 5 Feb 2002 in Melrose, MN.

Notes for Shauna Maylinn Middendorf:
Obituary: Melrose Beacon, February 25, 2002:
   Shauna Maylinn Middendorf, infant daughter of Tim Middendorf and Jennifer Krugerud of Freeport, was born and died on Feb. 5 at Melrose Area Hospital.
   Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Rev. Roger Klassen, OSB officiated with burial following in the parish cemetery.
   She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Tom and Rita Middendorf of Freeport, Linn and Shaun Roberts of Annandale, Mark Krugerud and Terri Greenwell of Wyoming, Minn.; great-grandparents, Herman and Helen Middendorf of Freeport, Philomena Blenker of New Munich, Marlys and Frank Sularz of Phoenix, Ariz., Austin and Mary Anderson of Mora; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
   She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, Joseph Blenker, Charlotte and Orville Krugerud; uncle, Karl Middendorf.



* Kenneth Robert Pflueger (son of Herbert Mathew Pflueger) married Lisa Westergard.

Children of Kenneth Pflueger and Lisa Westergard are:
Melissa Susan Pflueger
Rachel Pflueger


* Kathleen Ann Pflueger (daughter of Herbert Mathew Pflueger) married (1) Bill O'Roark. She married (2) ? ?.

Child of Kathleen Pflueger and Bill O'Roark is:
Dorothy O'Roark

Children of Kathleen Pflueger and ? ? are:
David ?
Kelly ?

 


* Michael Pflueger (son of Raymond Pflueger) married Tracy Reber.

Child of Michael Pflueger and Tracy Reber is:
Samuel Pflueger


* Jennifer Simon (daughter of Jane Pflueger) married Ashley Theis.

Child of Jennifer Simon and Ashley Theis is:
Chris Theis


* Lisa Rennie (daughter of Mary Ann Pflueger) married Steve Collins.

Children of Lisa Rennie and Steve Collins are:
Morgan Collins
Matthew Collins
Marc Collins


* Rhonda Rennie (daughter of Mary Ann Pflueger) married Joe Polh.

Children of Rhonda Rennie and Joe Polh are:
Jacob Polh
Sara Polh


* Christine Judy Pflueger (daughter of David Albert Pflueger) married Jeffrey Allyn Lambertson.

Children of Christine Pflueger and Jeffrey Lambertson are:
Thomas Allyn Lambertson
Zachery Allyn Lambertson
Katelyn Lee Lambertson


* Renee Diane Pflueger (daughter of David Albert Pflueger) met (1) Alan Olsen. She married (2) William Weyer.

Child of Renee Pflueger and Alan Olsen is:
Dustin Matthew Olsen


* Sharon Sue Pflueger (daughter of David Albert Pflueger) married Wade William Warmbold.

Children of Sharon Pflueger and Wade Warmbold are:
Jeremy Jon Pflueger
Julia Louise Warmbold


* Jody Pflueger (daughter of Thomas Pflueger) married Dan Kehr.

Children of Jody Pflueger and Dan Kehr are:
Shelby Kehr
Michalea Kehr


* Joyce Monica Pflueger (daughter of Donald John Pflueger) married Sean Swartz.

Children of Joyce Pflueger and Sean Swartz are:
Spencer Swartz
Sam Swartz
Sawyer Swartz


* June Marie Legatt (daughter of Darlene Ann Pflueger) married Jeff Friedrich.

Children of June Legatt and Jeff Friedrich are:
Thomas Friedrich
Carolyn Friedrich
Jessica Friedrich
Brittany Friedrich


* Scott Richard Legatt (son of Lavonne Marie Pflueger) married Alison Emerson-Addy.

Child of Scott Legatt and Alison Emerson-Addy is:
Donovan Belcourt


* Debra Ann Legatt (daughter of Lavonne Marie Pflueger) married Jeff Blenkush.

Children of Debra Legatt and Jeff Blenkush are:
James William Blenkush
Erin Blenkush


* Andrea Lee Pflueger (daughter of LeRoy Alfred Pflueger) married Cory Richard Pundsack.

Children of Andrea Pflueger and Cory Pundsack are:
Matthew Joseph Pundsack
Bennett Alfred Pundsack


* Susan Elisabeth Pflueger (daughter of LeRoy Alfred Pflueger) married Andrew Jason Sakry.

Child of Susan Pflueger and Andrew Sakry is:
Angeline Ramona Sakry


* Jessica Ann Pflueger (daughter of LeRoy Alfred Pflueger) married Brian David Donabauer.

Children of Jessica Pflueger and Brian Donabauer are:
Tyler Lee Donabauer
Jadon Kalob Donabauer
Clara Lynn Pflueger


* Michelle Robbin Pflueger (daughter of Richard George Pflueger) married Jeremy Thomas Schlangen.

Children of Michelle Pflueger and Jeremy Schlangen are:
Ashley Lynn Schlangen
Emily Katelyn Schlangen
Britney Michelle Schlangen
 


* Amy Neussendorfer (daughter of Ronald Aloys Neussendorfer) married Ronald Eiynk, son of Allen Eiynk and Judy Lehnner.

Children of Amy Neussendorfer and Ronald Eiynk are:
Tyler Eiynk
Madison Eiynk


* Amanda Neussendorfer (daughter of Ronald Aloys Neussendorfer) married Allen Eiynk, son of Allen Eiynk and Judy Lehnner.

Child of Amanda Neussendorfer and Allen Eiynk is:
Marcus Eiynk
Isabella Eiynk

 



Kris Zwilling (daughter of Nicholas Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Joseph Perry.

Child of Kris Zwilling and Joseph Perry is:
Jane Perry

 


Julie Zwilling (daughter of Ronald Zwilling) was born in Avon, MN. She married ? ?.

Child of Julie Zwilling and ? ? is:
Ryan ?
 


Lisa Wochnick (daughter of Irene Mary Ann Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married Gerard Yamry.

Children of Lisa Wochnick and Gerard Yamry are:
Michael Yamry
Travis Yamry


David Wochnick (son of Irene Mary Ann Zwilling) married Carey ?.

Children of David Wochnick and Carey ? are:
Bradley Wochnick
Megan Wochnick
Anna Wochnick

Donna Wochnick (daughter of Irene Mary Ann Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN. She married ? ?.

Children of Donna Wochnick and ? ? are:
Hillary ?
Alyssa ?


Thomas Wochnick (son of Irene Mary Ann Zwilling) was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Child of Thomas Wochnick is:
? Wochnick
 


Craig Martin (son of JoAnn Marie Zwilling) married Valarie Swenson.

Children of Craig Martin and Valarie Swenson are:
JoAnna Martin
Jaron Martin


Amy Martin (daughter of JoAnn Marie Zwilling) married Tim Kahlow.

Child of Amy Martin and Tim Kahlow is:
Emily Kahlow


Generation No. 10


Lori Koskey (daughter of Donna Hentges) married Ray Denis.

Children of Lori Koskey and Ray Denis are:
Chris Denis
Denny Denis


Linda Koskey (daughter of Donna Hentges) married Gene Schultz.

Children of Linda Koskey and Gene Schultz are:
Kevin Schultz
Bobby Joe Schultz




Craig Iverson (son of Elaine Hentges) married Jenny ?.

Children of Craig Iverson and Jenny ? are:
Natashi Iverson
Danielle Iverson
Page Ann Iverson


Julie Iverson (daughter of Elaine Hentges) married Willard Harper.

Children of Julie Iverson and Willard Harper are:
Wesley Harper
Anthony James Harper




Keith Thorson (son of Patricia Hentges) married Theresa ?.

Child of Keith Thorson and Theresa ? is:
Kevin Thorson




Johnathon Walter Bieszczat (son of Karen Hentges) was born in was born in Franklin Park, IL.  He married Angela Raelene Elrod, born in Waukegan, IL.

Children of Johnathon Bieszczat and Angela Elrod are:
Johnathon Martin Bieszczat, born in Lake Forest, IL.
Ethan Chance Bieszczat, born in Lake Forest, IL.




Darrin Dennis Witucki (son of Linda Mary Steichen) was born in Hutchinson, MN. He married Jacqueline Kay Bonneville in Brooklyn Park, MN. She was born in Eau Claire, WI.

Children of Darrin Witucki and Jacqueline Bonneville are:
Carly Bonneville Witucki
Cole August Witucki, born in Menomonie, WI.


Eric Phillip Witucki (son of Linda Mary Steichen) was in Hutchinson, MN. He married Kathy Michelle Lindblom in Hutchinson, MN. She was born in Hutchinson, MN.

Children of Eric Witucki and Kathy Lindblom are:
Brandon Tyler Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.
Jase Mitchell Witucki, born in Hutchinson, MN.
 



Kyle John Steichen (son of Thomas John Steichen) was born in Winston-Salem, NC. He married Laura Beth Petrarca in Washington, DC.

Children of Kyle Steichen & Laura Petraca are:
Arthur Von Steichen, born in Washington, DC.
Henry Von Steichen, born in Washington, DC.





David Bradley Johnson (son of Ruth Helen Steichen) was born in Lewiston, ID. He married April Korinek in Valley of Fire, NV.

Child of David Johnson and April Korinek is:
Abigail Rose Johnson, born in Lockport, IL.


Daniel Lee Johnson (son of Ruth Helen Steichen) was born in Lewiston, ID. He married Jolene ? in Idaho.

Child of Daniel Johnson and Jolene ? is:
Miles Lee Johnson, born in Athol, ID.



Cara Andrea Steichen (daughter of Franklin Michael Steichen) was born in Mankato, MN. She married Andrew Glen Kahler in North Mankato, MN.

Child of Cara Steichen and Andrew Kahler is:
Nora DaphneMay Kahler, born in Minnesota.



Robin Lynn Hendrickson (daughter of Joyce Ann Steichen) married Brandon Bollingmo.

Child of Robin Hendrickson and Brandon Bollingmo is:
Madeline Bollingmo

 


Jason J Wieneke (son of David Joseph Wieneke)

Child of Jason Wieneke is:
Bryce Wieneke

Kimberly Rose Wieneke (son of David Joseph Wieneke) married Logan Charles Green.

Child of Kimberly Wieneke is:
Devon Wieneke



Adam Zwilling (son of Dennis Henry Zwilling) was born in Texas. He married Melissa Thole.

Child of Adam Zwilling and Melissa Thole is:
Gavin Zwilling



Lonnie Sultveldt (daughter of Joyce Zwilling) married Nathan Perreault.

Children of Lonnie Sultveldt and Nathan Perreault are:
Mason Gregory Donald Perreault
Alexis Mary Perreault
Timothy Perreault

 

* For entries marked with an asterisk (*), see note here.

No genealogical research is truly performed independently; my thanks to the keepers of the Wallenborn records, helpful family members, and the many anonymous researchers from whom I've gathered bits and pieces.
This page was last updated on 10 Mar 2018
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