Kandler, Camilla E. "Tootie"; stone: # 195; location: H-34; b. 19 May 1942, d. 13 May 2019; Schmidt & Bartelt, Meno. Falls, obit: "Kandler, Camilla E. (Nee Mertens) Born to Eternal Life on Monday May 13th at the age of 76 years. Loving mother of Amy (Craig) Bintz, Matthew (Shelly) Kandler, Kat Kandler and Susan (Nick) Krikie. Cherished grandmother of Amber, Caine, Trenton, Hallie, Lucas, Jackie, Seraphina and Raygen. Dear sister of Marcia Hletko, Gerry (Bill) Nimmer, Dennis Mertens and Alex (Pearl) Mertens. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday June 1st at the FUNERAL HOME from 12:00 noon until time of the Memorial Service at 3:00 PM. If desired, memorials to the Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin in West Bend are appreciated." (Note: there are two people on this headstone: Camilla Kandler and Elroy Kandler.)
Kandler, Elroy "Roy"; stone 195; location: H-34; b. 17 November 1939, d. 04 November 2022; husband of Camilla (see previous entry). (Note: there are two people on this headstone: Elroy Kandler and Camilla Kandler.) Shimon Funeral Services (Hartford, Wisconsin) Obituary: "Elroy H. Kandler, age 82 of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away in the comfort of his home and the loving care of his family, Friday, November 4, 2022. Elroy was born November 17, 1939 in New Holstein, WI to Virgina A. (nee Meyer) and Leonard 'Jack' S. Kandler. He graduated Hartford Union High School, class of 1958 and went on to serve our country in the United States Army and Army Reserves. Elroy was united in marriage to Camilla E. Mertens on May 24, 1969 in Fond du Lac, WI. Elroy worked as an inspector for A.O. Smith Corporation for nearly 40 years. After retirement he enjoyed working in Menomonee Falls, WI at The House of Cakes. Throughout his lifetime, Elroy was able to see almost all 50 states, he loved the state of Washington the most. He loved to share his life's stories with anyone who would listen. Elroy had many interests including trains, steam locomotives, and collecting model cars and tractors. He enjoyed History and watching WWII documentaries. In his final years he appreciated the quiet nature and watching the daily activities of the geese outside his apartment at Oriole Ponds. Elroy's smile and unforgettable laugh will be missed dearly. Elroy is survived by his loving children, Amy (Craig) Bintz, Matt (Michele) Kandler, Kathy Kandler, and Susie (Nick) Krikie; cherished grandchildren, Amber, Trenton, and Hallie Bintz, and Caine, Lucas, Jackalyn, and Raygen Kandler, and Seraphina Krikie. He is further survived by other loved relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife, Camilla 'Tootie;' brother, Terrance; and infant sister, Mary Ann. Funeral Services with military honors for Elroy will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home (824 Union Street Hartford, WI 53027) with Rev. Britto Suresh officiating. Family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Private inurnment in St. Columba Cemetery, Lake Five, WI. Elroy's family would like to share their sincere gratitude to his home care nurse, Amber, who provided him with exceptional care these past two years, also a heartfelt thank you to Aurora at Home Hospice for their care and kindness."
[note: stone # 150 has 3 listings: Leonard Kandler, Terrance Kandler and Virginia Kandler]
Kandler, Terrance; stone # 150; location: H-22; b. 1943, d. 1974; [son of Leonard and Virginia Kandler]
Kandler, Virginia; stone # 150; location: H-22; b. living, d. no date; Mrs. Leonard Kandler (see two entries above)
Kapelke, Janet M.; stone # 58; location: D-14; b. presumed living, d. no date; with Schlee family; Mrs. James Kapelke (see one entry above).
[note: stone # 58 has 4 listings: H. James Kapelke, Janet M. Kapelke, Jeanette R. Schlee and LeRoy C. Schlee]
[note: stone # 191 has 2 listings: Emilie M. Kaul and Robert E. Kaul]
Kaul, Robert E.; stone # 191; location: I-28; b. 30 October 1929, d. 08 February 1989; husband of Emilie M. Kaul (see previous entry); NCH comments: "Kaul, Robert E., of Colgate, 2-8-1989, 59 yrs., husband of Emily (nee Kezeli), father of Mary, Christine, Linda and John. Brother of Jeanette (Richard) McKay, Harold, Francis and the late Butch (Shirley) and Randall (Lorell)"
[note: stone # 1 has 4 listings: Bridget Kelly, Bridget McGrath, Michael McGrath and Thomas McGrath]
[note: stone # 23 has 5 listings: Cathrine Kelly, Ellen Kelly, John Kelly, Matthew Kelly, Thomas Kelly]
Kelly, Ellen; stone # 23; location: B-8; b. 1863, d. 1863; also on headstone: "Daughter" [of Matthew and Cathrine Kelly]
[note: stone # 120 has 5 listings: Jennie Kelly, Kathryn Kelly, Michael Kelly, Roy Kelly and Walter Kelly]
Kelly, John; stone # 45; location: C-14; b. no date, d. 24 September 1867; also on headstone: "aged 58 years"
[note: stone # 45 has 5 listings: Catherine Burke, Mary Burke, John Kelly, Margaret Kelly and Michael Kelly]
Kelly, John; stone # 23 (see 4 entries above); location: B-8; b. 1853, d. 1853; also on headstone: "Son" [of Matthew and Cathrine Kelly]
Kelly, Kathryn; stone # 120 (see three entries above); location: G-12; b. 1897, d. 1957; also on headstone: "Daughter" [of Michael and Jennie Kelly]
Kelly, Margaret; stone # 45 (see three entries above); location: C-14; b. no date, d. 07 February 1896; also on headstone: "aged 90 years"
Kelly, Matthew; stone # 23 (see 7 entries above); location: B-8; b. 1812, d. 1881; also on headstone: "Father"; husband of Cathrine Kelly (see 7 entries above)
Kelly, Michael; stone # 120 (see 6 entries above); location: G-12; b. 1854, d. 1900; also on headstone: "Father"; husband of Jennie Kelly (see 6 entries above); NCH comments: "Kelly, Michael, 5-15-1900-1854, farmer, married Jennie Olwell, 48 yrs., pneumonia, said 3 children but only listed Walter and Ray"
Kelly, Michael; stone # 45 (see 6 entries above); location: C-14; b. no date, d. 18 August 1870; also on headstone: "aged 23 years"
Kelly, Roy; stone # 120 (see 8 entries above); location: G-12; b. 1898, d. 1944; also on headstone: "Son" [of Michael and Jennie Kelly]
Kelly, Thomas; stone # 23 (see 10 entries above); location: B-8; b. 1851, d. 1927; also on headstone: "Son" [of Matthew and Cathrine Kelly]
Kelly, Walter; stone # 120 (see 10 entries above); location: G-12; b. 1896, d. 1914; also on headstone: "Son" [of Michael and Jennie Kelly]
[note: stone # 190 has 2 listings: Frances Kezeli and Fred Kezeli]
Kezeli, Fred; stone # 190; location: I-28; b. 16 October 1892, d. 07 January 1967
[note: stone # 294 has 2 listings: Alfred E. Kienast and Gertrude J. Kienast]
Kienast, Gertrude J.; stone # 294; location: L-18; presumed living, d. no date
Kiley, Agnes; stone # 156; location: H-28; b. no date, d. no date
[note: stone # 156 has 3 listings: Agnes Kiley, John Kiley and Sarah Kiley]
[note: stone # 174 has 3 listings: Alice Kiley, Michael Kiley and Walter V. Kiley]
[note: stone # 260 has 2 listings: Alice Kiley and James Kiley]
Kiley, James; stone # 73; location: E-2; b. 1850, d. 1931; memorial card: In Pious Memory of James Kiley, Born October 16, 1850, Died May 2, 1931, at Plat, Wis....; NCH comments: "Kiley, James, 5-2-1931-10-16-1850, lived in Richfield all his life, about 80 yrs....born Lake Five 10-15...farmer, mother a Kirby, sister Mrs. Edward McCartan and brother John with whom he lived past 25 yrs."
[note: stone # 73 has 3 listings: James Kiley, Mary Kiley and Michael Kiley]
Kiley, John; stone # 156 (see 4 entries above); location: H-28; b. no date, d. no date, also on headstone: "Father"; husband of Sarah Kiley (see 5 entries below); NCH comments: "Kiley, John ["Jack"], 6-27-1934, 87 yrs., born Richfield 11-2-1847, married at St. Patricks, Erin 6-19-1895, Mabel Monroe (at marriage called her Sarah, daughter of Eugene and Marie Hobbs Monroe, she died 1-8-1907, he had a pump and machinery business, his parents Michael and Mary of Richfield [Plat], children: Mary (Mrs. John0 Murphy, Avita (Mrs. William) Moldenhauer, Mabel (Mrs. Walter) Flannagan, Anna and Agnes at home"; remembrance of James J. O'Keane: "the John Kiley family resided in the house that still stands on the southeast corner of the intersection of Plat Road and Monches Road in Plat; the "pump and machinery business" was mainly focused on the construction of "windmills" and pumps for pumping water on local farms for both cattle and family use; water pumps were powered by the wind before the arrival of electricity to the rural area and continued to be an inexpensive way to pump even after electricity arrived; the unincorporated town of Plat was originally referred to as "Windmill Corners" because of Jack Kiley's business"
Kiley, Mark J.; stone # 260; location: K-20; b. 18 May 1898, d. 28 March 1969; husband of Alice Kiley (see 3 entries above); NCH comments: "Kiley, Mark J., 70 yrs., Colgate [Plat], on 3-28 or 3-29-1969, Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls, farmed most of his life and also worked at Waukesha Motors for 19 yrs., born Richfield, resident of homestead farm at Plat, 61 yrs., wife: Alice Ormsby, 3 sisters: Frances (Mrs. Edward) Burke, Loretta (Mrs. Herbert) Plankey and Beatrice (Mrs. Raymond) Buch and one sister-in-law Ruth Dalton, born 1898"
Kiley, Mary; stone # 73 (see 3 entries above); location: E-2; b. no date, d. 18 September 1891; also on headstone: "aged 74 years"; obit (unknown newspaper): "Death Of Mary Kiley. A Wife and Mother Loved by all who knew her. (Communicated,) The Angel of Death has entered our midst and taken from us our dearly beloved mother who passed peacefully from earth on the morning of Sept. 18, 1891. She was a sufferer for more than a year from catarrh of the stomach...[illegible clause].... Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Kirby was born in the parish of Kenmare, County of Kerry, Ireland in October 1817. In the spring of 1841 she left her friends and native country and emigrated to West Canada, settling in Hamilton. Two years later she was united in marriage at the city of Hamilton to Michael Kiley, who preceded her in death over four years ago. Shortly after their marriage, they set out for the wilds of Wisconsin, arriving in the vicinity of Lake Five in Washington county with nothing but the wild forest in sight scarcely a human habitation to be seen. There she endured all the privations and hardships incident to a pioneer life. Nothing seemed difficulty which would promote the happiness of those around her. She was the mother of six children, four sons and two daughters all of whom are living. The eldest son resides in Waukesha, the others in the vicinity and on the old homestead. Her remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at Lake Five [St. Columba] on Sunday, Sept. 20, 1891, Father Harlan of Monches, conducting the funeral services. A good and able mother has gone to her eternal rest, may she enjoy forever the society of Angels. May her soul rest in peace, amen."
Kiley, Michael J.; stone # 174 (see 6 entries above); location: I-14; b. 1862, d. 1930; also on headstone: "Father"; husband of Alice Kiley (see 6 entries above); NCH comments: "Kiley, Michael J., 3-20-1930, 67 yrs....born Lake Five 9-16-1862, married Alice McCartan Lake Five 11-6-1889, lived Plat and died suddenly, children: Mrs. Frances (Edward) Burke, Mrs. Jennie (George) Smith, Mrs. Martha (Henry) Stephen, Mrs. Loretta (Herbert) Plankey, Mark J., Walter and Bernie [sic] (family tree says Beatrice Mrs. Ray Buch...), 2 daughters died in infancy, 1 sister: Mrs. Eward McCartan, 1 brother: Mathew and 1 sister: Anna (Mrs. James) O'Keane preceded him a number of years ago, he held many offices in town [of Richfield]"; obit (unknown old newspaper source): "In Memoriam --- Michael J. Kiley --- Again the reaper of death has called from our midst a dear friend, a good neighbor and distinguished citizen. Michael J. Kiley of Plat, Washington County, Wis. died suddenly March 2_th, 1930, at the age of 67 years. He left him surviving, Alice Kiley, widow, and seven children, namely, Mrs. Frances Burke, Mrs. Jennie Smith, Mrs. Martha Stephan, Mark Kiley, Walter Kiley, Mrs. Loretta Plankey and Beatrice Kiley, besides grandchildren. He received his boyhood ___ing at the County school at Plat; where he lived and which he served as teacher, director and patron for many years. He attended school at Brodhead, Wis. for three terms, fitting himself for the profession of teaching He taught school a number of years in Washington County and finally arrived and settled down on a farm a half mile north of Lake Five church. Later he sold this farm and purchased the old Kiley homestead at Plat, where he lived until his death. Mr. Kiley was a man of varied accomplishments and in his brief span of life, filled many positions of trust. He served the Town of Richfield for many years as Clerk and as Justice of the Peace, was on the school board of the Plat School until several years ago, was an officer of the Hubertus Telephone Co. for many years and served Washington County as School Commissioner. In his days at Carroll College he took an active part in college athletics, was a member of the baseball club and achieved renown as one of the best catchers in the contesting clubs. He played Rugby football with as much zest as any other outdoor sport. He was known as a most ardent baseball fan all through life. Hunting was his great hobby. On the hunt he was at his best. Every Fall he arranged numerous hunting parties with his friends when rabbits were in season and every hunt ended with a sumptuous feast. In his home he was one of the most genial and hospitable of hosts. The latch string was always on the outside. Those who were privileged to be his guests will attest to genial goodwill, Irish wit, and sunny disposition. He was a good violinist and delighted to play accompanied on the piano by a member of his family. He endeared himself to everyone he met. Never did he have an unkind word for anyone. In his life he exemplified the words of apostle Paul---'Charity thinketh no evil' and 'to the pure all things are pure.' A Lifelong Friend"; [a newspaper article at the time of his death and a newspaper article in the form of a eulogy by a former student are also available upon request (see email address at beginning of this blogsite)]
Kiley, Michael; stone # 73 (see 5 entries above); location: E-2; b. no date, d. 25 January 1887; also on headstone: "aged 75 years"; NCH comments: "Kiley, Michael, 1-25-1887, born Ireland, 5-1812, 75 yrs., 1834 came Canada, married Mary Kirby fall of 1844 in Hamilton, Canada, lived in section 32 [of the Town of Richfield] Lake Five when came Wisconsin 7-1844, laid besides his parents, father Matthew, wife died 1891, children: John born 1847, Matthew born 1844, Mrs. Sarah Monroe, James Kiley born 1850, Ellen born 1856 (Mrs. Ed McCartan), Anna born 1859 (Mrs. James O'Keane), Michael born 1862, wife Alice McCartan, brother Matthew Jr."
Kiley, Sarah; stone # 156 (see 8 entries above); location: H-28; b. no date, d. no date; also on headstone: "Mother"; Mrs. John Kiley (see 5 entries above); NCH comments: "Kiley, Sarah, Mrs. John, Plat, Tues. 1-8-1907 (1906?) daughter of Eugene and Mary Hobbs Monroe, born Erin 5-9-1864, married John Kiley, Plat, son of Michael and Mary [Kiley] born 6-19-1895....5 little girls, 5 sisters, 4 brothers, children: Mary (Mrs. John Murphy), Loretta (or is it Avita, Mrs. William Moldenhauer?), Mrs. Walter Fannigan or Flannagan (Mabel), Anna (Mrs. Ralph Navin) and Agnes...."
Kiley, Walter V.; stone # 174 (see 9 entries above); location: I-14; b. 1900, d. 1954; also on headstone: "Son" [of Michael and Alice Kiley]; James J. O'Keane remembrance: "Walter was a great outdoorsman and enjoyed the very practical sports of fishing and hunting. On one hunt in his home area of Plat, he climbed a tree with his shotgun to wait for deer to come through the area; somehow, he fell from the tree and broke his back in the fall; he remained paralyzed for the rest of his 54 years, he was lovingly cared for by his sister, Loretta (Kiley) Plankey at the Plankey home"
[note: stone # 139 has 2 listings: Bert Kircher and Sarah Kircher]
Kircher, Sarah; stone # 139; location: H-10; b. 1868, d. 1951; nee: McCartan; Mrs. Bert Kircher (see previous entry)
[note: stone # 266 has 3 listings: Kathleen Klamik, Scott L. Klamik and Steve M. Klamik]
Klamik, Scott L., "Jake," "Froggy"; stone # 266; location: K-26; b. 1967, d. 1987; also on smaller marker: "Our Scott"
Klamik, Steve M.; stone # 266; locaton: K-26; b. presumed living, d. no date
[note: stone # 124 has 2 listings: Edwin G. Koeferl and Faye B. Koeferl]
Koeferl, Faye B.; stone # 124; location: G-32; b. 07 December 1927, d. 26 May 2020, m. 03 May 1947; Mrs. Edwin G. Koeferl (see previous entry)
[note: stone # 180 has 4 listings: Clarence F. Kohl, George Kohl, Gertrude Kohl and John W. Kohl]
Kohl, George; stone # 180 (see previous entry); location: I-20; b. 1889, d. 1951; husband of Gertrude Kohl (see next entry); NCH comments: "Kohl, George, 11-4-1951-1889, wife Gertrude Claas, father of Dorothy Daley and Gertrude, 62 yrs., 2 brothers, 4 sisters"
Kohl, Gertrude; stone # 180 (see 2 entries above); location: I-20; b. 1895, d. 1970; nee: Claas; Mrs. George Kohl (see previous entry)
Kohl, Gertrude E.; stone # 810; location: I-20; b. 17 March 1930, d. 01 September 2019
Kohl, John W.; stone # 180 (see 4 entries above); location: I-20; b. 1928, d. 1928
[note: stone # 192 has 2 listings: Helen Kreuser and Jack G. Kreuser]
Kreuser, John "Jack" G.; stone # 192, location: I-30; b. 04 February 1933, d. 13 October 2013; husband of Helen Kreuser (see previous entry); Shimon Funeral Services (Hartford, WI) obit: John "Jack" Kreuser COLGATE - Born to eternal life on October 13, 2023, at the age of 90, at his home surrounded by family members. He was the youngest of 8 children born to John B, Kreuser and Rose (Hansen) Kreuser. He was born in Meno. Falls. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Neu) Kreuser who preceded him. They had been married for 64 years. Bowling was a big part of his life. His early jobs in life, included polishing bowling balls, clean the alleys, and later setting the pins while being paid 10 cents per game. He bowled a 300 game already at the age of 17. He was a member of the Milwauee Bowling Association for 6 decades. He was the State of WI doubles Bowling champion in both 1951 and 1971. City of Milwaukee Champ in 1992 and WI Senior Champ in 1993. He was the owner of Jack Kreuser Carpentry Contracting. He was also the former VP of Neu's Building Center from 1995-2000. Later he became a land developer and developed two subdivisions in the Village of Richfield. He was also involved with civic affairs for the Town of Richfield. He was their Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator for 25 years. He was also a member of their Planning Commission. He co-founded the Hatch Lake Association in Iola, WI back in 1986. He was actively involved in his church - St. Columba, later becoming part of St. Gabriel Parish. He was an usher, Building Committee member, active on the Building and Grounds committee and assisted with groundskeeping. Our parents played a major role in the development and the formation of the new Parish of St. Gabriel. Because of our parent's generosity an orphanage in Kenya, Africa now has a chapel. He leaves behind a rich legacy of descendants. He was the father of 9 children: Donald (Mary), the late James (Jo Beth Kreuser-Hercules), Robert, Kenneth (Amy), Kathleen, Janean Richardson, Thomas, Richard and Judith. He was the grandfather of 15: Andrew, Kyle, Eric, Kelly, Tracy, Neal, Cassandra, Rachel, William, Grace Kevin, Allan, Jamie, Jodi and Sean. Proud great-grandfather of 20: Tyson, Maron, Gannon, Calla, Annika, Emersen, Easton, Nolan, Evan, Anya, Kaleb, Verdana, Gabriel, Evan, Jacob, Noelle, Cora, Hazel, Brayden and Beckett. Brother of the late: Emma (Mark) Nettesheim, Elisabeth (George) Schuster, Harold (infant), Leo (Marge), Harriet (Nicholas) Burczyk, Coreen (George) Czarnecki, and Mona (Willie) Geiger. He is survived by many relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church 1200 St. Gabriel Way, Hubertus, WI on Tuesday Oct. 24th from 9:30 am till 12:15 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 12:30 pm. Burial at St. Columba Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to any charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Kreuser, Margaret Elizabeth; stone # 127; location: H-2; b. 1922, d. 1922; related story from the autobiography of Mary (McNamara) Coffey, as shared by Regina (Coffey) (Potkay) Klein: "During my years of marriage and raising my own family, I still managed to get in quite a bit of nursing. The very next month after our marriage, I had promised my cousin, Angela (Sheehan) Kreuser, that I would take care of her on May 14th when she was to have her baby. It wasn't one, but two babies, three and four pounds. They didn't have incubators then. The small one died, but we managed to save the other one. I made the casket for the little girl, and she was buried in the Lake Five cemetery."
[note: stone # 221 has 3 listings: Jerrilyn Krueger, Lester H. Krueger and Mary L. Krueger]
Krueger, Lester H.; stone # 221 (see above entry); location: J-20; b. 1916, d. 1976; Veteran: WWII
Krueger, Mary L.; stone # 221 (see two entries above); location: J-20; b. 1922, d. 1976; nee: Loew
