Lloyd Eugene Higgins

Lloyd Eugene Higgins was born October 18, 1918, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, and died March 2, 1963, in a two-car accident seven miles west of Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, at age 44. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery), Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. He is the son of Berton Jenkins Higgins of Fairfield Twp., Sauk Co., WI, and Clarissa Belle "Claire" Abbey of Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Roberta Lee Robinson was born April 26, 1927, in Ophiem, Valley Co., MT. She is the daughter of Leslie Mather Robinson of Atlanta, Phelps Co., NE, and Lilith Corrine "Lilith" McDonald of Watertown Codington Co., SD. Leslie Mather Robinson and Lilith Corrine "Lilith" McDonald were married September 8, 1924, in Glasgow, Valley Co., MT. Leslie Mather Robinson lived to age 100. Leslie Mather Robinson filed for divorced July 18, 1935, in Billings, MT, on grounds of desertion in September, 1931. Divorce granted about September 9, 1935, in Billings, MT. Leslie Mather Robinson then married Martha Arline Joyner on September 5, 1941, in Henderson Co., KY. Lilith then married Benjamin Franklin Sutton. In 1935, Lilith and her husband Benjamin Sutton, were living in Belleville, Yell Co., AR, and in Minneapolis, MN, in 1940. 

Lloyd Eugene Higgins (age 24), a bachelor, and Roberta Lee Robinson (age 16), a maiden, were married June 25, 1943, in Phenix City, Russell Co., AL.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins and Roberta Lee (Robinson) Higgins had no children.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins and Roberta Lee (Robinson) Higgins were divorced before 1944.

Roberta Lee (Robinson) Higgins then married Andrew Mercer.

Andrew Mercer was born September 15, 1901, in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, and died July 31, 1949, in Jackson, Amador Co., CA, at age 47. He is the son of William Mercer Jr. of Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA, and Clara Maria Hornkohl of Missouri.

Cleona W. Eustice was born November 1, 1902, in California, and died June 18, 1948, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, at age 45. She is the daughter of Unknown.

Andrew Mercer and Cleona W. Eustice were married about 1924 in California.

Andrew Mercer and Cleona W. (Eustice) Mercer had two children:

  1. Andrew Mercer Jr.: Born January 4, 1926, in Santa Clara Co., CA; Died October 2, 2002, in Weiser, Washington Co., ID (age 78).
  2. William E. Mercer: Born August 24, 1927, in Santa Clara Co., CA; Died December 9, 2006, in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara Co., CA (age 79). Married about 1953 in Santa Clara Co., CA, to Mary M. Caliri: Born January 2, 1923, in Gilroy, Santa Clara Co., CA; Died October 19, 2013, in San Jose, Ca (age 90).

Andrew Mercer and Cleona W. (Eustice) Mercer were divorced before 1932 in California.

Andrew Mercer then married June Margaret Small.

June Margaret Small was born June 28, 1907, in Chico, Butte Co., CA, and died January 5, 1999, in Roseville, Placer Co., CA, at age 91. She is the daughter of Unknown.

Andrew Mercer and June Margaret Small were married October 17, 1932, in Unknown.

Andrew Mercer and June Margaret (Small) Mercer had two children:

  1. Scott Serge Mercer: Born July 8, 1933, in Santa Clara Co., CA; Died January 4, 2014, in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA (age 80). Married August 28, 1965, in Santa Clara Co., CA, to Mary Jane Hayes: Born June 13, 1940, in Unknown.
  2. Sally June Mercer: Born July 16, 1934, in Santa Clara Co., CA; Died June 16, 1987, in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX (age 52). Married June 12, 1953, in Nueces Co., TX, to Alson Thomas Staley: Born September 27, 1930, in Unknown. Divorced August 22, 1974, in Comal Co., TX.

Andrew Mercer and June Margaret (Small) Mercer were divorced May 11, 1945, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

Andrew Mercer (age 45), a divorcee, of Placerville, CA, and Roberta Lee (Robinson) Higgins (age 18), a divorcee, of Reno, Washoe Co., NV, were married about September 21, 1945, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) Mercer, a widow, then married William Telefonso Rodrigues.

William Telefonso Rodrigues was born January 23, 1924, in Oakland Alameda Co., CA, and died September 22, 1988, in San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 64.

William Telefonso Rodrigues (age 25) a bachelor, and Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) Mercer (age 22), a widow, were married December 19, 1949, in Alameda Co., CA.

William Telefonso Rodrigues and Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) Rodrigues had at least one child:

  1. Rebecca Rodrigues: Born 1949 in Unknown. Married January, 1969, in Hayward, CA, to Jerry A. Rose: Born about 1949 in Unknown.

William Telefonso Rodrigues and Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) Rodrigues were divorced Unknown.

William Telefonso Rodrigues, a divorcee, then married Antonia S. Acebo, a maiden.

Antonia S. Acebo was born June 4, 1927, in San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA, and died January 27, 2015, in San Fernando, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 87. She is the daughter of Aquelino Acebo of Spain, and Maria Del Consuelo Casar Campos of Udalla, Santander Province, Cantabria, Spain.

Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) Rodrigues then married Alvin Carroll Akers.

Alvin Carroll "Al" Akers was born April 8, 1939, in Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA. He is the son of Kenneth Akers of Wyoming, and Charlotte Unknown of Washington.

Alvin Carroll Akers of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, and Linda Rae Nolan of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, were married October 3, 1959, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Linda Rae (Nolan) Akers filed for divorce about August 17, 1965, in Spokane Co., WA, and was granted December 8, 1965, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Alvin Carroll Akers (age 26) of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, a divorcee, and Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) Rodrigues (age 39), of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, a divorcee, were married August 19, 1966, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Alvin Carroll Akers sued for divorce from Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) (Rodrigues) Akers in January, 1967, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) (Rodrigues) Akers then married Lloyd J. Johnson.

Lloyd J. Johnson, of Spokane, WA, and Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) (Rodrigues) Akers (age 40), of Spokane, WA, a divorcee, were married October, 1967, in Coeur D'Alene, ID.

Roberta Lee Roberta (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) (Rodrigues) (Akers) Johnson then married Ewan Albert "Al" Tetlock.

Ewen Albert "Al" Tetlock was born August 1, 1933, in Canora, Saskatchewan. He is the son of Leslie Tetlock and Kathleen Rubletz. In 1957, Ewan Tetlock, a printer, is living at 683 Athol Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Living with him is Mrs. Loretta Tetlock. In 1958, Ewan Tetlock, truck driver, is living at 683 Athol Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Living with him is Mrs. Loretta Tetlock. In 1962, Ewan Tetlock, truck driver, is living at 1850 Quebec Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Living with him is Mrs. Loretta Tetlock. In 1963, Ewan Tetlock is a truck driver, and is living at 12720 66th Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In 1965, Ewan Tetlock is a truck driver, and is living at 11514 89th Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Living with him is Mrs. Verna M. Tetlock. In 1974, Mr. Albert E. Tetlock, truck driver, is living at 116 McKay Avenue, Municipality of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Living with him is Mrs. Verna M. Tetlock, a sales clerk. In 1985, Ewen A. Tetlock is living at 6911 Petticote Ln, Blaine, WA. In 1993, Albert E. Tetlock is living at 6911 Petticote Ln, Blaine, WA. Living with him is Roberta L. Tetlock.

Ewen Albert "Al" Tetlock and Roberta Lee Roberta (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) (Rodrigues) (Johnson) Akers were married 1985 - 1992 in Unknown.

Eloretta "Loretta" Dielschneider was born 1935, in Canada, and died May 30, 2020, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 85. She is the daughter of Phillip Dielschneider, and Mary Fry.

Ewen Albert "Al" Tetlock and Eloretta "Loretta" Dielschneider were married before 1958 in Canada.

Ewen Albert "Al" Tetlock and Eloretta "Loretta" (Dielschneider) Tetlock had at least one child:

  1. Wendy Tetlock: Born about 1953 in Saskatchewan. Married before 1978 in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Anton Senger: Born Unknown. His parents are John and Cecilia Senger.

On September 16, 1959, Ewen Tetlock posted a notice in the Regina, Saskatchewan Leader-Post newspaper that he will not be responsible for any debts other than under his own name.

Ewen Albert "Al" Tetlock and Eloretta "Loretta" (Dielschneider) Tetlock were divorced about 1959 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Eloretta "Loretta" (Dielschneider) Tetlock then married Peter Schaffer.

Peter Schaffer was born Unknown.

Peter Schaffer and Eloretta "Loretta" (Dielschneider) Tetlock were married about 1960 in Saskatchewan.

  1. Wade Schaffer: Born about 1961 in Saskatchewan. Married to Betty Baxter: Born Unknown. Wade then had an infant son with Sheryl Durocher in 1989.

Ewan Albert "Al" Tetlock and Verna M. Unknown were married about 1963 in Canada.

Alvin Carroll Akers sued for divorce from Mary C. (Findar) Akers in March, 1973, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, and was granted June 26, 1973.

Alvin Carroll Akers of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, and Maryanna Elaine Titus of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, were married about July 28, 1976, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) (Mercer) (Rodrigues) Akers then married Lloyd J. Johnson.

Lloyd J. Johnson was born Unknown, and died Unknown. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Johnson of Spokane, WA. James A. Johnson was born in Canada, and died January, 2002, in Spokane, WA, at age 87. Buried in Pines Cemetery. Alvina Johnson survived him.

Lloyd J. Johnson and Barbara Lee Richardson were married about May 28, 1960, at the Millwood Community Church, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Lloyd J. Johnson and Barbara Lee (Richardson) Johnson were divorced about November, 1966, in Spokane Co., WA.

Lloyd J. Johnson, of Spokane, WA, and Roberta Lee Akers, of Spokane, WA, were married October, 1967, in Coeur D'Alene, ID.

Ewen Albert "Al" Tetlock and Roberta Lee (Robinson) Higgins were married 1985 - 1992 in Unknown.

Ewen Albert "Al" Tetlock and Roberta Lee (Robinson) Tetlock had Unknown children.

TIMELINE

   

Leigh Larson visited Walnut Hill Cemetery on September 17, 2008. Both sides of the same gravestone are shown.

Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery)
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin

Abbey, Phoebe E., b. Aug 20, 1896, d. Dec 20, 1918, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K

Higgins, Berton J., b. Mar 22, 1887, d. Dec 23, 1978, s/w Phoebe E. Abbey, Section K
Higgins, Clarissa B., b. Aug 14, 1887, d. Oct 24, 1966, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K
Higgins, Evelyn A., b. Nov 22, 1915, May 16, 1916, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K
Higgins, Lloyd E., b. Oct/Nov 18, 1918, d. Mar 2, 1963, Wis. Sgt., Inf, WWII, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K

Lloyd Eugene Higgins was born October 18, 1918, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Berton Jenkins "Higgie" Higgins, (age 24), a bachelor, and Clarissa Belle "Claire (Abbey) Higgins (age 24), a maiden, were married August 9, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Bump, Mound Street, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The Evening News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, August 10, 1911

BARABOO COUPLE ARE WEDDED

Miss Clara Abbey and Berton J. Higgins United.

Card of Thanks

Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Bump, Mound street, the wedding of Miss Clara Abbey to Berton J. Higgins took place. Rev. C. S. Knight officiated and the couple were attended by Corey Norton, Miss Hazel Gerofski, Roy Higgins and Miss Pearl Goude. About twenty of the nearest relatives and friends were present. After the ceremony an elaborate repast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins left on passenger train No. 11 last night for Superior, Duluth and various points in North Dakota. They will make their home in North Dakota where the bride's parents now reside. The bride has been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes, Third avenue, and the groom is a son of Mrs. Bert Higgins of Fairfield. At the station last night they were met by a crowd of young friends and showered with rice.

Evelyn Arlene Higgins died May 16, 1916, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 5 months. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery), Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated 1917 or 1918 shows Berton J. Higgins is a married Traveling Salesman for Humane Stanchion Works and is living at 327 8th Avenue, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Berton J. Higgins (age 32) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents is a Barn Equipment Traveling Salesman renting his home and is living at 327 8th Avenue, 1st Ward, City of Baraboo, Baraboo Twp., Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Clarissa Higgins (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his son, Lloyd Higgins (age 1-2/12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is Berton's unmarried brother-in-law: Oran Abbey (age 20) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

Leslie Mather Robinson and Lilith Corrine "Lila" McDonald were married September 8, 1924, in Glasgow, Valley Co., MT.

Leslie Mather Robinson and Lilith Corrine "Lila" McDonald marriage record.

Roberta Lee Robinson was born April 26, 1927, in Valley Co., MT.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Burtin Higgins (age 42) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents and first married at age 24 is a Barn Equipment Contractor owning his home worth $3,500 and is living at 821 Summit Street, 1st Ward, City of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Clarissa Higgins (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 23. Also living there is his son: Lloyd Higgins (age 11), born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

Albert E. Tetlock was born August 1, 1933, in Unknown.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins graduated from Baraboo High School, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, in 1938.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1940, shows Burton Higgins (age 53) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of High School, is a Salesman of Barn Equipment, and who owns his home worth $3,360 and is living at 821 Summit Street, 1st Ward, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Clarissa Higgins (age 50) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of High School. Also living there is his son, Lloyd Higgins (age 21) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Surveyor Helper for the State Highway. Also living there is an unmarried Roomer, John T. Garner (age 32) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Bloomington, Grant Co., WI, and with 2 years of College, a Farm R. R. Supervisor for the Dept. of Agriculture.

The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, June 20, 1940

Ten people received minor injuries Friday night when automobiles driven by Dan Pfennig and Oran Abbey collided on highway 25 between Zap and Beulah. Riding with Mr. Pfennig were five of his children and Miss Rosie Dietz. In the other car besides Mr. Abbey were Roger Endreson and Lloyd Higgins. The accident occurred when the Pfennig car stopped on the road after the lights had gone out, Mr. Abbey, blinded by an approaching car failed to see the Pfennig car and crashed into it from the rear. The injured persons are all reported to be recovering.

The Beulah Independent, Beulah, Mercer Co., ND, Thursday, June 20, 1940

Lloyd Higgins, of Wisconsin is visiting the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Abbey in Beulah.

Lloyd E. Higgins enlisted October 15, 1940, at Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, in the National Guard, US Army, Infantry. He had 3 years of High School.

Full Name: Lloyd E Higgins

Army Serial Number: 20650211

Enlistment Place: Baraboo Wisconsin

Enlistment Date: 15 Oct 1940

Army Branch: Infantry

Branch: Army

Race or Ethnicity: White

Residence: Sauk County, Wisconsin

Source of Army Personnel: National Guard

Army Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)

Level of Education: 3 years of high school

Occupation: Actors and actresses

Marital Status: Single, without dependents

Birth Date: 1918

Birth Place: Wisconsin

Conflict Period: World War II

Served for: United States of America

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, March 3, 1943

TO GEORGIA

Sgt. Lloyd Higgins, who has been visiting for the past week his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 501 N. Maple street, while on furlough, returned to Fort Benning, Ga., today.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins (age 24), a bachelor, and Roberta Lee Robinson (age 16), a maiden, were married June 25, 1943, in Phenix City, Russell Co., AL.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins and Roberta Lee Robinson marriage record.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins and Roberta Lee (Robinson) Higgins were divorced before 1944.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, May 25, 1944

VISITS PARENTS

Sgt. Lloyd Higgins, who had been instructing at Fort Benning, Ga., before being hospitalized these last four months at Billings General Hospital, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., is visiting this week, while on furlough, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 501 S. Maple street. They met him in Baraboo Sunday and accompanied him home from there. Sgt. Higgins will leave this week end for Camp Shelby, Miss., where he has been assigned.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, May 25, 1944

VISITS PARENTS

Sgt. Lloyd Higgins, who had been instructing at Fort Benning, Ga., before being hospitalized these last four months at Billings General Hospital, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., is visiting this week, while on furlough, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 501 S. Maple street. They met him in Baraboo Sunday and accompanied him home from there. Sgt. Higgins will leave this week end for Camp Shelby, Miss., where he has been assigned.

   

The WWII Draft Registration Report dated July 10, 1944, shows Lloyd Eugene Higgins, age 25, Born October 18, 1918, in Baraboo, WI, is unemployed, and is living at 501 Maple Street, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI. He was honorably discharged July 3, 1944.

Andrew Mercer and June Margaret Mercer were divorced May 11, 1945, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Monday, May 14, 1945

NEVADA DIVORCE SUITS

MERCER - In Reno, Nev., May 11, 1945, June Margaret Mercer of Reno against Andrew Mercer of El Dorado County, Calif.; decree granted: cruelty.

Andrew Mercer and Roberta Lee Robinson were engaged about May 22, 1945, in Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA.

The Mountain Democrat and Placerville Republican, Placerville, CA, Thursday, May 24, 1945

ENGAGEMENT

Friends of Roberta Lee Robinson are learning of her engagement to wed Sergeant Andrew Mercer, of the state highway patrol. Miss Robinson, daughter of Leslie M. Robinson, of Memphis, Tenn., is staying with Mr. and Mrs. "Rosie" Martin.

Andrew Mercer (age 45) of Placerville, CA, a divorcee, and Roberta Lee Robinson (age 18), of Reno, Washoe Co., NV, a divorcee, were married about September 21, 1945, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

The Nevada State Journal, Reno, Washoe Co., NV, Tuesday, September 25, 1945

Marriage Licenses

Andrew Mercer, 45, Placerville, Calif., and Roberta Lee Robinson, 21, Reno.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, August 19, 1948

VISITORS FROM EAST

Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 608 S. Ash street, are Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller and two sons, Richard and Ira E. from Lake Ariel, PA.

   

Clarissa Belle "Claire" (Abbey) Higgins, Cora Adella (Armstrong) Abbey and Ida Delilah (Abbey) Miller, about 1949. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, June 23, 1949

FROM CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Cora T. Abbey, Pomona, Calif., is a guest at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, S. Ash street. Mrs. Abbey, who is 83 years old, made the journey alone from California, and is making an extended trip, visiting in Minnesota and North Dakota and other points in Wisconsin. She will also visit at the home of another son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, Granton. The Millers recently took up their residence in Granton, having lived in New York until a short time ago.

Andrew Mercer died July 31, 1949, in Jackson, Amador Co., CA, at age 48.

The Times, San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, Monday, August 1, 1949

CHP Officer Dies In Amador County

REDWOOD CITY, Aug. 1. - Andrew Mercer, 49, who rose from the ranks of the California highway patrol from patrolman to captain in charge of a county is dead today at Jackson, Amador county. He was well known on the peninsula and to members of the San Mateo county patrol. He was stationed for a number of years in Santa Clara county but worked in conjunction with the San Mateo county patrol. About six years ago he became a sergeant, and a few years ago, a captain and was assigned to Amador county. He died Sunday of a heart attack at Jackson. Surviving are his widow, Roberta and two children by a previous marriage.

The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Tuesday, August 2, 1949

DEATHS

MERCER - In Jackson July 31, 1949, Captain Andrew Mercer, loving husband of Roberta Lee Mercer, loving father of Andrew Mercer of Gilroy, Scott and Sally Mercer of Coronado, loving brother of George S. Mercer of San Francisco and William Mercer of San Luis Obispo; a native of St. Joseph, Mo., aged 48 years. Friends are invited to attend the military services under the auspices of the Amador Post 108, American Legion, and the V.F.W. at the chapel of J. J. Daneri & on, Jackson, tomorrow (Wednesday), August 3, 1949, at 1:30 P. M. Committal services will be held at the East Lawn Chapel tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:30 P. M. Cremation East Lawn.

William Telefonso Rodrigues (age 25) a bachelor, and Roberta Lee (Robinson) (Higgins) Mercer (age 22), a widow, were married December 19, 1949, in Alameda Co., CA.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1950, shows Berton J. Higgins (age 63) born in Wisconsin, is a married Sales Manager for a Barn Equipment Manufacturing Company, and is living at 608 South Ash Street, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI. Living with him is: his wife, Clarissa B. Higgins (age 61) born in Wisconsin.

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Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage, Eau Claire, WI, about 1951

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Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage, Eau Claire, WI, about 1951

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Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage, Eau Claire, WI, about 1951

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Monday, June 2, 1952

FROM ALBUQUERQUE

Guests on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, S. Ash street, were the latter's nephew and niece, Sgt. and Mrs. David Miller and daughter, Albuquerque, N. M. They have also been visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Miller, Granton. At the expiration of his furlough, Sgt. Miller will report for duty in California en route to Japan.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, July 26, 1956

EXTENSIVE TOUR

Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign, who has been a house guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, S. Ash Ave., left last night to continue her visit with relatives in Minneapolis; her son in Boise, Idaho, and friends in Portland, Ore., before returning to her home in Los Angeles sometime in September. It was the first time in 30 years that Mrs. Higgins had seen her sister. While in this area she visited another sister, Mrs. Ira Miller at Granton. Prior to coming to Marshfield, Mrs. Sovereign visited several weeks with relatives and friends in Albuquerque, N. M., Omaha, Neb., and points in Illinois.

Alvin Carroll Akers of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, and Linda Rae Nolan of Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, were married October 3, 1959, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Alvin Carroll Akers and Linda Rae Nolan marriage record.

The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Saturday, December 24, 1960

Personals

Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 608 S. Ash Ave., will be Christmas Day guests of the latter's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, and family at Granton.

David Anthony Montrond died April 11, 1961, in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, at age 28. Buried in Santa Rosa Odd Fellows Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

The Press Democrat, Santa Rose, Sonoma Co., CA, Wednesday, April 12, 1961

Man Calls Sister, Then Kills Self

A 28-year-old Santa Rosa man telephoned his sister yesterday, instructed her to send sheriff's deputies to the Willowside Bride, then shot himself there with a high-powered rifle. David Anthony Montrond took his own life while his sister, Mrs. Lillian Alves, 1757 Willowside rd., the first one to reach him, hurried to the bridge in hopes of preventing the suicide. "He was already dead when I got there," Mrs. Alves said. Sheriff's deputies said he shot himself in the chest with a 30-40 rifle which he borrowed from his brother, William Montrond, Santa Rosa, on the pretense he was going hunting. Deputies found two suicide notes in  his pocket - one to Mrs. Alves and the other to his mother, Mrs. Olinda Montrond, 1749 Willowside rd. Mrs. Alves said Mr. Montrond, who had been separated from his wife, Laurine Montrond, 525 Earle st., for about a year and had been working in Ukiah, arrived at his mother's home yesterday. "He only stayed a little while," Mrs. Alves said. "He bid us and his two daughters goodbye then borrowed the rifle. He said he was going hunting. "A short while later, he called me and asked me to do him a favor. He told me to call the deputies and then tell them to go to the bridge." Mrs. Alves said she called the sheriff's office then rushed to the bridge, located on Willowside rd., and found Mr. Montrond's body on the side of the road. Mrs. Alves said the two suicide notes left no clues concerning the reason for the suicide. "He had been worried about his business, though," Mrs. Alves said. Mr. Montrond had been engaged in the wood burling business for himself in Ukiah a short time. He was born and lived most of his life in Santa Rosa. He was graduated from Santa Rosa High School. He is also survived by his father, Antone Montrond, Santa Rosa; another sister, Rebecca Rodrigues, Santa Rosa, and his daughters, Margo, 8, and Tina Marie, 5, both of Santa Rosa. Funeral services are being arranged at the Welto Chapel of the Roses.

The Press Democrat, Santa Rose, Sonoma Co., CA, Wednesday, April 12, 1961

FUNERALS

MONTROND - In Santa Rosa, April 11, 1961. David A. Montrond, loving husband of Laurine Montrond of Santa Rosa, beloved father of Margo and Tina Marie Montrond of Santa Rosa, devoted son of Mr. and Mrs. Antone Montrond, Santa Rosa, loving brother of William Montrond, Mrs. Lilian Alves, and Mrs. Rebecca Rodgrigues, all of Santa Rosa. A native of California, age 28. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services Friday, April 14, 1961 at 1 P. M. from the Welti Chapel of the Roses.Rodrigues Interment will follow at Santa Rosa Memorial Park.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins died March 2, 1963, in a 2-car accident seven miles west of Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, at age 44. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery), Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Lloyd Eugene Higgins Car Crash Scene.

The  Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Monday, March 4, 1963

Resident Killed In Crash Which Took 4 Lives

Lloyd E. Higgins Victim of Brown County Collision

The toll of the bloody weekend on Wisconsin highways included Lloyd E. Higgins, 44, 608 S. Ash Ave., who died in a Brown County accident Saturday afternoon which snuffed out the lives of all four persons involved. They died in a head-on crash of two autos at the intersection of Highways 29 and 32, and a town road, 7 miles west of Green Bay, at 4:14 p. m. Higgins was alone in his car. Victims in the other vehicle were all members of a rural Oneida family - Eastman Skenadore, 53; his wife, Lucille, 49, and a son, Gordon, 7. Authorities said all four died instantly. They theorized the Skenadore car might have been making a left turn onto the town road when the crash occurred, since the family home was in that direction. Skenadore's car was driven backward about 200 feet from the point of impact. There is a small rise at the point of the crash which the Marshfield man's vehicle climbed before reaching the intersection. The Skenadore had two other children, whom authorities reported had been left in the care of an aunt for the day. Funeral services for Lloyd E. Higgins will be held at the Hansen Funeral Home here at 10 a. m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Douglas P. Oyan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Walnut Hill cemetery in Baraboo. Higgins was born Oct. 18, 1918, in Baraboo and graduated from the Baraboo High School in 1938. He entered the armed forces in 1940, serving about four years, after which he was employed at Badger Ordinance Works. He later moved to Wisconsin Rapids, where he worked for five years. Since coming to Marshfield, he had been employed by the Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company as a claims adjuster. Higgins was a member of the United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins of Marshfield. A sister died in infancy. The Past Presidents Parley of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the funeral home this evening at 7:30 o'clock, to pay their respects.

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Monday, March 4, 1963

Former City Resident Is Crash Victim

Lloyd E. Higgins, 44, Marshfield, a former Wisconsin Rapids resident, died in a Brown County accident Saturday afternoon which snuffed out the lives of all four persons involved. They died in a head-on crash of two autos at the intersection of Highways 29-32 and a town road, seven miles west of Green Bay, at 4:15 p.m. Higgins was alone in his car. Victims in the other vehicle were all members of a rural Oneida family - Eastman Skenadore, 53, his wife, Lucille, 49, and a son, Gordon, 7. Funeral Tuesday. Funeral services for Higgins will be held at the Hansen Funeral Home in Marshfield at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Douglas P. Oyan officiating. Interment will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery at Baraboo. Higgins was born at Baraboo Oct. 18, 1918, and graduated from high school there in 1938. He entered the armed forces in 1940, serving four years, after which he was employed at Badger Ordinance Works. He moved to Wisconsin Rapids in 1949, working at the Montgomery Ward Store. Since moving to Marshfield in 1956, he had been employed as an insurance claims adjuster. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins of Marshfield.

   

The Military Gravestone Request for Lloyd Eugene Higgins.

Alvin Carroll Akers and Roberta L. Robinson (age 39) were married August 19, 1966, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Alvin Carroll Akers and Roberta Lee Robinson marriage record.

Alvin Carroll Akers sued for divorce from Roberta L. (Robinson) Akers in January, 1967, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Lloyd J. Johnson, of Spokane, WA, and Roberta L. Akers, of Spokane, WA, were married October, 1967, in Coeur D'Alene, ID.

Albert E. Tetlock and Roberta Lee (Robinson) Higgins were married before 1985 in Unknown.

Clarissa Belle "Claire" (Abbey) Higgins died October 24, 1966, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, at age 79. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The  Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Tuesday, October 25, 1966

Local Resident Is Dead at 79

Mrs. B. J. Higgins, 79, of 608 S. Ash Ave., died at 2:45 p.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital following a lingering illness. Services will be conducted at 1 p. m. Wednesday at the Hansen Chapel here with the Rev. Virgil E. Taylor, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Walnut Hill cemetery at Baraboo. The body will repose at the funeral home from 2 p.m. today until the time of services. The former Clarissa Abbey was born in Fond du Lac County on Aug. 14, 1887, and at an early age moved to Milladore and then to Baraboo where she received her education. Her marriage to Berton J. Higgins took place Aug. 9, 1911, at Baraboo. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Baraboo until March 15, 1941, when they came to Marshfield. Mrs. Higgins was a member of the Circles of the First Presbyterian Church, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, and was active in the Grey Ladies, Home Nursing and the Royal Neighbors. In addition to her husband, survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Ira (Ida) Miller, Bonduel; and Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign, Los Angeles, Calif. She was preceded in death by a son, Loyd on March 2, 1963; a daughter, in infancy; two brothers and a sister.

The  Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, October 27, 1966

Rites Held for Mrs. Higgins

Services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at the Hansen Chapel for Mrs. B. J. Higgins, who died Monday. The Rev. Virgil E. Taylor, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated, and burial was made in the Walnut Hill cemetery at Baraboo. Pallbearers were John Carpenter, Dr. Fred Farley, Al Kohs, Ronald Hupe, Glenn D. Tinkham and Louis David. Mrs. John F. Lueck, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Glenn D. Tinkham, sang "The Lord's Prayer." Attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, Bonduel; Carl Higgins, George Higgins, Gary Higgins, Ralph Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. Wendal Higgins, Charles Hackett, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Allen, Mrs. Clarence Zuehlke, Mrs. Everett Davis, Mrs. Jesse Von Wald, Walter Schacht, Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Frisch, Baraboo; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harman and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tritz, Portage; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Galston, Black River Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Finnegan and Charles Higgins, Reedsburg, and many other relatives and friends from Baraboo, Marshfield and the surrounding areas.

The  Leader-Posst, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Saturday, September 23, 1978

1 DEATH NOTICE

SENGER - Sept, 21, 1978, Jamie Anton Kenneth Senger, infant son of Anton and Wendy Senger of Pilot Butte, Sask. passed away locally. Besides his parents, Jamie is survived by a brother, Jonathan; grandparents John and Cecilia Senger of Regina grandparents Eloretta Schaffer, Regina and Ewen Tetlock of B C.A graveside service will be held on Monday, Sept. 25, 1978 at 9:30 a.m. at Riverside memorial Park Cemetery with Fr. J. Malloy officiating. Prayers will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Lee Funeral Home. John Lipp, Funeral Director.

Berton Jenkins Higgins died December 23, 1978, at Jefferson Meadows Nursing Home, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 91. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The  Baraboo News Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Tuesday, December 26, 1978

Berton J. Higgins

Mr. Berton J. Higgins, age 91, of Baraboo died early Saturday morning, December 23 at Jefferson Meadows after a long illness. He moved to Marshfield in 1941 where he was employed as a salesman for Berg Farm Equipment Company for 15 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Marshfield. Survivors include one brother, Carl of Baraboo; one sister, Ethel Steele of Riverside, California and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter; one son; four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held today at 2 p. m. Pastor Ronald Larsen officiated. Burial was made in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo.

The  Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, December 27, 1978

Berton J. Higgins

Word has been received of the death of a former Marshfield resident. Berton J. Higgins died early Saturday at Jefferson Meadows Nursing Home, Baraboo. Death followed a lengthy illness. He was 91. The funeral was Tuesday in Baraboo. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo. Mr. Higgins came to Marshfield in 1941 and worked for Berg Farm Equipment Company for 15 years. While in Marshfield he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by a brother, Carl of Baraboo; and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Steele of Riverside, Calif.

 

SCHAFFER, Eloretta

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Eloretta on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the age of 85 years. She was predeceased by her parents Phillip and Mary Dielschneider (Fry); her two husbands,  Reginald McKay and Peter Schaffer;  two grandchildren, Jamie and Mitchell; four sisters; and one brother. Eloretta is survived by one daughter, Wendy Tetlock; two sons, Kenneth (Deb) and Wade (Betty); five grandchildren; Landon, Preston, Jonathan, Jeffrey and Alison; two great-grandchildren, Oliver and Zayda; her first husband Ewen Tetlock, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held in Regina Memorial Gardens. Flowers most gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations to The Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. Relatives and friends may reach out to the Schaffer family by visiting Eloretta’s Tribute Page at www.speersfuneralchapel.com to let them know you are thinking of them during this difficult time.

 

 

Agnes Mae Zver passed away at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK, on March 3, 2014, at the age of 73 years. Agnes was born on August 5, 1940, in Canora, SK, to Leslie and Kathleen (Rubletz) Tetlock. She resided on the family farm near Hyas, SK until the family moved to Regina, SK. She completed her grade eight education at Newton School in Jameson, SK. In 1958, Agnes married Fred Checkowy. They resided in Jameson where they were blessed with four children. In 1974, Agnes moved to Regina where she later remarried. That union blessed her with her fifth child. In time, Agnes retired to Hyas where she made many friends, especially Kathy Ostafichuk. They passionately enjoyed attending church and taking part in all church activities; they loved to socialize. She felt blessed to have such a caring person in her life. Agnes and her brother Mel were also inseparable. She was very happy when he decided to purchase a vacation home in Hyas. She looked forward to his visits, like a child looks forward to Christmas morning. She always made sure she had something special prepared for him to eat. Agnes will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Agnes was predeceased by her parents, Leslie and Kathleen; brothers: twins at birth, Harold, Gordon, Donald, Roy, Mac, Harvey and Doug; and her sister, Norma Jean. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kathy Checkowy (Gerald Kowch) of Hyas, SK, Sue (Kevin) Goodwill of Fort Erie, ON, Doug (Suzanne) Checkowy of Canora, SK, Bonnie Checkowy of Yorkton, SK and Joe (Daisy) Zver of Calgary, AB; her brothers: Mel (Bea) Tetlock of Regina, SK and Ewen (Roberta) Tetlock of Blaine, Washington, USA; her sisters: Mary Keith of Vancouver, BC and Sarah Lyons of Michigan, USA; as well as eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer Services were held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM from the Chapel of Lesons Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Margaret McCallum of Norquay United Church officiating. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the Norquay United Church, with Tricia Challoner officiating. Interment of Cremated Remains followed in the Dniepro Cemetery, south of Hyas, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations the Norquay United