Frida Maria Constance Norlin

Stephen Francis Roche was born June 27, 1892, in Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI, and died April 20, 1970, at the Parkview Nursing Home, Ripon, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in Saint James Catholic Cemetery, Neshkoro, Marquette Co., WI. He is the son of Charles Roche of Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI, and Rosa "Rosie" McMahon of Wisconsin.

Frida Maria Constance Norlin was born May 16, 1905, in Waupaca Co., WI, and died December 12, 1980, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, at age 75. Buried in Saint James Catholic Cemetery, Neshkoro, Marquette Co., WI. She is the daughter of August Matias Norlin and Christina Andersdotter, both of Sweden.

Stephen Francis Roche and Frida Maria Constance Norlin were married November 19, 1922, in Wisconsin.

Stephen Francis Roche and Frida Maria Constance (Norlin) Roche had four children:

  1. Norlin Joseph Roche: Born June 8, 1923, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI; Died January 28, 1994, in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA (age 70). Married June 8, 1947, at the Holy Cross Church, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, to Rosemary "Rosie" Monteleone: Born December 6, 1927, in Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ; Died November 14, 2011, in Mill Creek, Snohomish Co., WA. Buried in Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Snohomish, Snohomish Co., WA. Divorced about 1973 in Unknown.
  2. Donald Charles Roche: Born June 30, 1926, in Berlin, Waushara Co., WI. Married June 28, 1952, at St. Matthew's Church, Green Bay, WI, to Ruth Ann Miller: Born October 24, 1931, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI.
  3. Jerald Stephen Roche: Born October 25, 1929, in Waushara Co., WI; Died March 20, 1993, in Polk Co., WI (age 63). Married to Diane Marie Hennessey: Born March 4, 1945, in Winona Co., MN.
  4. Karen Raye Roche: Born February 13, 1942, in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI; Died September 29, 2002, at University Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 60). Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI. Married August 20, 1960, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI, to David A. Harke: Born March 14, 1939, in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.

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Stephen Francis Roche was born June 27, 1892, in Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1900 shows Charles Rooch (age 35) born June 1863 in Wisconsin to Irish-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Rosey Rooch (age 33) born June 1866 in Wisconsin to Irish and Maine-born parents, with all 5 of the children born to her still living. Children living at home, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Mary Rooch (age 9) born December 1890; Stephen Rooch (age 7) born June 1893; William Rooch (age 6) born April 1894; Edney Rooch (age 4) born May 1896; and Erl Rooch (age 1) born December 1898. Also living in the household is Charles' widowed mother, Mary Rooch (age 76) born August 1823 in Ireland to Irish-born parents, with the only child born to her still living.

Frida Maria Constance Norlin was born May 16, 1905, in Waupaca Co., WI.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1910 shows August Norlin (age 53) born in Sweden of Swedish parents is a farm owner living in Saxeville Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 8 years, Christina Norlin (age 38) born in Sweden of Swedish parents. Three of her four children are still alive. Also in the household were their children, all born in Wisconsin: Mary Norlin (age 14); Ester Norlin (age 11); Sylvia Norlin (age 7); Freeda Norlin (age 5); and Clarence Norlin (age 3). August and Christina are shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1882 and August had naturalization.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910 shows Charles Rosch (age 44) born in Wisconsin to Irish-born parents is a General Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living in Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 20 years, Rosie Rosch (age 43) born in Wisconsin to Irish and Maine-born parents, with 6 of the 11 children born to her still living. Children living at home, all unmarried and born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Mayme Rosch (age 19) a Teacher; Stephen Rosch (age 17) a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Willie Rooch (age 15) a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Edna Rosch (age 13); Earl Rosch (age 12); and Joseph Rosch (age 6). Also in the household is Charles' widowed mother, Mary Rosch (age 86) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents, with 5 of the 10 children born to her still living.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 17, 1920 shows August Norlin (age 63) born in Sweden of Swedish parents is a farm owner living on Saxeville or Waupaca Road, in Saxeville Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Christina Norlin (age 49) born in Sweden of Swedish parents. Also in the household were their children, all born in Wisconsin: Sylvia Norlin (age 16), Freda Norlin (age 14) and Clarence Norlin (age 12). Both August and Christina are shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1882 and had Na naturalization, dates not legible.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920 shows Charles Roach (age 56) born in Wisconsin to Irish-born parents is a widowed General Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Seneca Twp., Green Lake Co., WI. His children living at home, all unmarried and born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Stephen Roach (age 27) a Machine Shop Laborer; William Roach (age 25) a Machine Shop Laborer; Edna Roach (age 23); Earl Roach (age 22) a Laborer on the Home Farm; and Joe Roach (age 15).

Stephen Francis Roche and Frida Maria Constance Norlin were married November 19, 1922, in Wisconsin.

Norlin Joseph Roche was born June 8, 1923, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.

Frida Maria Constance (Norlin) Roche and son, Norlin Joseph Roche, Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson and son, Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson, and Carl Cornelius Larson, Larson farm, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1923.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930 shows Stephen F. Roche (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Farmer living in Marion Twp., Waushara Co., WI who was first married at age 31. Living with him is his wife Norma G. Roche (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, and was first married at age 17. Living at home are their three sons, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Norlin J. Roche (age 6); Donald C. Roach (age 3); and Gerald D. Roche (age 5/12).

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1940, shows Steven Roche (age 47) born in Wisconsin and with 5 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI, is a Farmer on a Farm who owns his farm worth $700 and is living in Marion Twp., Waushara Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Freda Roche (age 35) born in Wisconsin and with 8 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there are his three unmarried children: his daughter, Norline Roche (age 17) born in Wisconsin with 3 years of High School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; his son, Donald Roche (age 13)born in Wisconsin with years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI; and his son, Jerald Roche (age 10) born in Wisconsin with 5 years of School and 4 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI. Also living there is his widowed mother-in-law, Christine Norlin (age 69) born in Sweden  and a Naturalized Citizen with 3 years of School and 5 years ago was living elsewhere in Waushara Co., WI.

Stephen F. Roche died April 20, 1970, at the Parkview Nursing Home, Ripon, Fond du Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in Saint James Catholic Cemetery, Neshkoro, Marquette Co., WI.

Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, Tuesday, April 21, 1970

Stephen F. Roche

REDGRANITE - Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hempel Funeral Home, Redgranite, and 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Neshkoro, for Stephen F, Roche. Mr. Roche, 77, of Neshkoro, died early Monday morning at Parkview Nursing Home, Ripon. He was born June 27, 1892, in Green Lake County. He married the former Freeda Norlin Nov. 18, 1922. He is a veteran of W.W.I. Surviving besides his widow are one daughter, Mrs. Karen Harke, Berlin; three sons, Norlin Roche, Palo Alto,, Calif., Donald Roche, Green Bay, and Jerald Roche, Minneapolis, Minn.; two brothers, Earl Roche, McHenry, Ill., and Joseph Roche, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Imholtz, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Paul Berndt, Wautoma, and 11 grandchildren. The Rev. Arnold Lehman will officiate at the funeral services. Burial will be in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, Neshkoro. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home where the rosary will be said at 8 p.m.

Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday, April 23, 1970

Obituary

STEPHEN F. ROCHE

Funeral services for Stephen F. Roche, 77, of Neshkoro, who died Monday at the Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon, were held Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Neshkoro. The Rev. A. Lehman officiated and burial was in the church cemetery with American Legion Post 423 of Neshkoro conducting military graveside rites. Mr. Roche was born June 27, 1892, in Green Lake County, and married Freeda Norlin of Saxeville on November 18, 1922. He was a farmer for many years and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Karen Harke of Berlin; three sons, Norlin of Palo Alto, Calif., Donald of Green Bay and Herald of Minneapolis, Minn.; two brothers, Earl and Joseph Roche; and one sister, Mrs. Paul Berndt of Wautoma.

Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI, January 13, 1975

Woman hurt in highway mishap

WAUTOMA - Mrs. Freeda Roche, 69, Rt. 1, Neshkoro, was taken by Waushara County sheriff's ambulance to Wautoma Memorial Hospital for treatment of a head bump sustained in an accident at 8:56 a.m. Friday. Authorities said the Roche car went out of control on a slippery spot on a curve on Highway 22 north of Wautoma. The car crossed the highway and hit a parked car owned by Alton Weber, 49, Rt. 2, Wild Rose. Moderate damage was reported to the Roche car and the Weber car was wrecked, authorities said.

Frida Maria Constance (Norlin) Roche died December 12, 1980, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, at age 75. Buried in Saint James Catholic Cemetery, Neshkoro, Marquette Co., WI.

Freeda Roche's last residence: Green Bay, Brown Co., WI

Freeda Roche's last benefit: Redgranite, Fond du Lac Co., WI