Mary Louise Anderson
Henry Stephenson Skeels was born April 5, 1920, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, and died March 24, 1972, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 51. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. He is the son of Lewis George "Lew" Skeels of Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, and Anna J. Stephenson of Michigan. Her father was John Stephenson. Lived in Hardy, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1915.
Mary Louise Anderson was born July 19, 1921, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, and died September 8, 2000, in Roseville, Ramsey Co., MN, at age 79. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. She is the daughter of Louis Herman Anderson of Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI, and Edna Blake Abbey of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
Henry Stephenson Skeels, a bachelor, and Mary Louise Anderson, a maiden, were married August 21, 1941, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI.
Henry Stephenson Skeels and Mary Louise (Anderson) Skeels had four children:
After Henry Stephenson Skeels died, Marie Louise (Anderson) Skeels, a widow, married Howard Elias Kyes, a widower.
Howard Elias Kyes was born October 9, 1909, in the Village of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI, and died May 1, 1997, at M. B. Syverson Lutheran Home, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 87. Buried in Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI. He is the son of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Kyes of Michigan, and Minnie Minerva Doolittle of Elroy, Juneau Co., WI.
Drusilla L. Dugal was born September 9, 1913, in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada, and died January 5, 1980, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., WI, at age 66. Buried in Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI. She is the daughter of Joseph Adolph "Joe" Dugal of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI, and Clara Myrtle Liddell of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI.
Howard Elias Kyes, a bachelor, and Drusilla L. Dugal, a maiden, were married March 17, 1936, in Stanley, WI.
Howard Elias Kyes and Drusilla L. (Dugal) Kyes had four children:
Howard Elias Kyes, a widower, and Marie Louise (Anderson) Skeels, a widow, were married December 19, 1981, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI.
Howard Elias Kyes and Marie Louise (Anderson) (Skeels) Kyes had no children.
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Henry Stephenson Skeels and Mary Louise (Anderson) Skeels.
Henry Stephenson Skeels and Mary Louise (Anderson) Skeels and family.
Howard E. Kyes was born October 9, 1909, in the Village of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Benjemin F. Kyes (age 51) born in Michigan to Michigan-born parents is a Rural Free Delivery U. S. Mail Carrier owning his own farm of a mortgage and living on Main Street, Village of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 19 years, Minnie M. Kyes (age 42) born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents, with all 7 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents: Raymond Kyes (age 18), a Railroad Telegraph Operator; Lottie E. Kyes (age 16); Erma E. Kyes (age 12); Olive Kyes (age 8); Wilford Kyes (age 6); Myrtle M. Kyes (age 3); and Howard E. Kyes (age 6/12).
Drusilla L. Dugal was born September 9, 1913, in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Louis H. Anderson (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian and Wisconsin-born parents is a real estate dealer renting his home at 522 Union Street, Ward 4, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Edna Anderson (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are their children: Ruth Anderson (age 3-11/12) and Robert Anderson (age 1-9/12), both born in Wisconsin.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 14, 1920, shows Benjam Franklin Kyes (age 61) born in Michigan to United States-born parents is a Rural Mail Carrier owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living on Main Street, Village of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Minnie Kyes (age 51) born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents: Wilford Kyes (age 15); Myrtle Kyes (age 13); and Howard Kyes (age 10).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920, shows Louis G. Skeels (age 38) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is a Bricklayer for Bartlett Company who owns his home with a mortgage and is living at 510 Jefferson Street, 3rd Ward, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Anna J. Skeels (age 31) born in Michigan to Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born to Wisconsin and Michigan-born parents: Georg H. Skeels (age 10) born in Wisconsin; and Katherine L. Skeels (age 5) born in Canada. Also living there are two unmarried Roomers.
Henry Stephenson Skeels was born April 5, 1920, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI.
Mary Louise Anderson was born July 19, 1921, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Louis H. Anderson (age 39) born in Wisconsin of Norwegian and Wisconsin-born parents and married at age 24 is a real estate broker renting his home for $40 per month at 115 Mappa Street, Ward 6, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Edna Anderson (age 35) born in Wisconsin of Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and married at age 20. Also living there are their children: Ruth E. Anderson (age 14), Robert E. Anderson (age 12), and Mary L. Anderson (age 8), all born in Wisconsin.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows B. Frank Keyes (age 71) born in Michigan to Michigan-born parents and first married at age 31 is a Farmer owning his own farm free is living in the Village of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Minnie Keyes (age 62) born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 22. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Wisconsin to Michigan and Wisconsin-born parents: Wilfred Keyes (age 26), a Butter Maker at a Creamery; and Howard Keyes (age 20), a Wholesale Dealer of Veal. A Pool Room Proprietor, Lawrence Dugal and family, lives nearby.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1930, shows Lew G. Skeels (age 49) born in Wisconsin to New York and United States-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Mason Contractor who owns his home worth $5,000 and is living on RR #6, 3rd Ward, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Anna J. Skeels (age 42) born in Michigan to English Canadian-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Michigan-born parents: George H. Skeels (age 21) born in Wisconsin, a Bricklayer Contractor; Catherine L. Skeels (age 16); Henry S. Skeels (age 10); and Marilyn A. Skeels (age 5). Also living there: his unmarried Nephew, John Hartley (age 18) born in English Canada to Wisconsin and English Canadian-born parents, a Tending Mason for a Contractor; and an unmarried Lodger.
Howard E. Kyes and Drusilla L. Dugal were married 1936 in Unknown.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1940, shows Louis H. Anderson (age 49) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School, is a married Real Estate Owner who owns his home worth $2,500 and is living in Elk Creek Lake, Spring Brook Twp., Dunn Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Edna Anderson (age 45) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of College; his unmarried daughter, Ruth Anderson (age 24) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Stenographer at at Real Estate Office; and his unmarried daughter, Mary Lou Anderson (age 18) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of College, a Sales Lady at a Dime Store.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 29, 1940, shows Lew George Skeels (age 59) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School, is a married Contractor and Builder Proprietor who owns his home worth $8,500 and is living on Skeels Avenue, 3rd Ward, City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Anna J. Skeels (age 52) born in Michigan, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School; his unmarried daughter, Catherine J. Skeels (age 26) born in Canada, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of College, in Home Economics at a Senior High School; his unmarried son, Henry S. Skeels (age 20) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, an Apprentice Brick Layer for a Contractor; his unmarried daughter, Marilyn A. Skeels (age 15) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of High School; and an unmarried Lodger, Minnie Rumphof (age 21) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of College, a Bookkeeper for a Contractor.
Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage on Elk Creek Lake, Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI, about 1951.
Henry Stephenson Skeels died March 24, 1972, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 51. Buried in Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, Friday, March 24, 1972
Henry S. Skeels Henry S. Skeels, 51, of 2509 Keith St., died Friday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Mr. Skeels was president of L. G. Skeels Company, Inc., and a salesman for Fehr concrete products. He was born here April 5, 1920, and married Mary Lou Anderson here in 1941. He was a member of the Lo-Twelve Club, Eau Claire Masonic Lodge No. 112, Order of Scottish Rite, Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, VFW, Eau Claire Rod and Gun Club and UCT. He had also served as an advisor to the Order of DeMolay, state treasurer of AGC associate membership and on the apprenticeship board of bricklayers. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou; two sons, Wayne S. and Paul R., both of Eau Claire; two daughters, Linda, at home, Mrs. Arthur Close, San Antonio, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. George Anderson, Chippewa Falls; his step-mother, Mrs. Hazel Skeels, Eau Claire; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stokes and Sons Funeral Chapel with Mrs. Frederick Rickson, first reader of the First Church of Christ Scientists, and the Rev. Thomas Jarrell, Lake Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call at Stokes and Sons Chapel from 4 p.m. Saturday until services Sunday. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Drusilla L. (Dugal) Kyes died January 5, 1980, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., WI, at age 66. Buried in Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI.
Wayne Stephen Skeels died September 29, 1996, in Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 50. Buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, Saturday, October 1, 1996
Wayne Skeels Wayne Stephen Skeels, 50, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996, while working on his land with his dog, Susie. Wayne was born Aug. 22, 1946, in Eau Claire, to Henry S. and Mary Lou (Anderson) Skeels. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1964. As a Master Mason he owned and operated Skeels and Sons Inc. for several years. He currently was building inspector for Eau Claire County. He was a member of Mahara Shrine Club of Eau Claire, Eau Claire Lodge #112 F & AM, a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Eau Claire, the Low 12 Club, Demolay, Reo Club of America, Red Cedar Antique Auto Club, vice president of the Building Inspectors Association of Wisconsin, secretary of N. W. Building Inspectors Association of Wisconsin and a member of First Presbyterian Church. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and took great pride in the restoration of his old Reo. He was the family historian and a loving son, father, brother and friend. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Kyes of Altoona; his stepfather, Howard of Eau Claire; three sons, Stephen (Jean) of Milwaukee, David (Kerri) of Brisbane, Australia, and Jason of Gold Coast, Australia; twin granddaughters, Claire and Kate; a step-granddaughter, Belinda, all of Australia; sisters, Jean Close of St. Paul and Linda (Roy) Tally of Roseville, Minn.; a brother, Paul (Deanna) of Prescott, Ariz.; nieces and nephews, Sarah and Jay Close, Laura and Ann Tally, Seth and Seree Duncan and grandniece, Devin; an aunt, uncle and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry in 1972. Wayne had many dear friends who were a very important part of his life. He will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Ronald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Fuller-Speckien Funeral Home where there will be a 7:30 p.m. Public Masonic Service. Friends may also call an hour before services Thursday at the church. Wayne's family has suggested memorials be given to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 2025 E. River Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55414.
Howard E. Kyes died May 1, 1997, at M. B. Syverson Lutheran Home, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 87. Buried in Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, May 3, 1997
Howard E. Kyes Cadott, WI. - Howard E. Kyes, 87, formerly of Cadott, died peacefully Thursday, May 1, 1997, at the M. B. Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. He was born Oct. 9, 1909, in Cadott, the son of B. F. and Minnie (Doolittle) Kyes. He married Drusilla Dugal in 1936. She preceded him in 1980. He married Mary Lou Anderson Skeels Dec. 19, 1981. Howard was a cattle buyer in the Cadott area for over 60 years. He enjoyed fishing the Yellow River in Cadott and gardening. He was a charter member of the Cadott Lions Club and had served on the Cadott Fire Department, the Village Board, Brooklawn Cemetery Board, and held offices at St. John's Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou of Altoona; three sons, Lauren (Grace) of Cadott, Frank (Nancy) of Bloomer and Charles of Safety Harbour, Fla.; a stepson, Paul Skeels; one daughter, Marlene (John) Gustafson of Chetek; two stepdaughters, Jean Close and Linda (Roy) Tally; a sister, Myrtle Hiatt of Cleburne, Texas; many grandchildren, step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Drusilla; two brothers; three sisters; and a stepson, Wayne Skeels. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cadott with the Rev. Gerald Herman officiating. Burial will be in Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Leiser Funeral Home, Cadott, and an hour before services Monday at the church.
Mary Louise (Anderson) (Skeels) Kyes died September 8, 2000, in Roseville, Ramsey Co., MN, at age 79.
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, Saturday, September 9, 2000
Mary Lou Kyes Mary Lou Kyes, 79, a lifelong resident of the Eau Claire area, died on Friday Sept. 8, 2000 in Roseville, Minn. Mary Lou was born in Eau Claire July 19, 1921, to Louis and Edna Anderson. She married Henry Skeels in 1941. He died in 1972. Her second husband, Howard Kyes, also preceded her in death. Mary Lou graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1938. She is survived by her children, Jean Close, St. Paul, Minn., Linda Tally, Roseville, Minn. and Paul Skeels, Prescott, Ariz.; grandchildren, Sarah and Jay Close, Laura and Ann Tally and Stephen, David and Jason Skeels; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Borst. Her son, Wayne Skeels and a brother, Robert Anderson also preceded her in death. Mary Lou was a member of Lake Street United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and devotion to her family. The family also would like to thank those people who take the time to donate blood. Your generosity allowed us to have Mom with us several years more than she might have been. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at Lake Street United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Fuller-Speckien Funeral Home, where there will be an Eastern Star Service at 6:30 p.m., and one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the Special Olympics or Lake Street United Methodist Church. Fuller Speckien Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Wayne Stephen Skeels and Georgeann Louis Burk were married June 23, 1990, in Eau Claire Co., WI.
Joseph Dugal Laid to Rest Here on Thursday--
One of the ever smaller circle of men who were once associated with the river logging drives in the heyday of Wisconsin's history was laid to rest here in solemn services yesterday (Thursday) morning. Joseph A. Dugal, 71, passed away at his home at 2:30 a.m. Monday morning, following several weeks of illness. Last rites were held from the St. Rose of Lima church here at 9:00 yesterday, with Fr. Joseph Wagner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Dugal was born on August 25, 1887, in Chippewa Falls. When he was twelve years of age, his father died, and Dugal began working with logging crews in northern Wisconsin, a career which he pursued during the next twelve years, taking part in many river drives during this time. On June 25, 1912, he was married to Clara Myrtle Liddell at the St. Rose church here, and they moved to Saskatchewan, Canada, where they lived until the autumn of 1920 when they moved to Cadott. In 1927, they moved to a farm in Sigel, not far from the village, which he operated until the time of his retirement in 1953, when they once more moved into the village. During his residence in Sigel, he served as chairman of the township for one term; until a couple of years ago, he worked for the village; he was a longtime member of the St. Rose parish. Surviving are his wife; two sons, David of Cadott and Robert of Milwaukee; one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Drusilla) Kyes of Cadott; one brother, Lawrence Dugal of Cadott; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by five sisters and brothers. Pallbearers were Joe Marek, Frank McConville, Paul Hager, Leo LeDuc, John Pozarski, and Leon Ruff.
Mrs. Joseph Dugal, 71, of Cadott, died Tuesday morning at St. Joseph Hospital in Chippewa Falls. She was born here and after her marriage to Joseph Dugal in 1912, they lived in Canada for 10 years. They returned and farmed near here until 10 years ago when they retired and moved to the city. Surviving are two sons, David, Cadott and Robert, Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Kyes, Cadott; a brother, Earl Liddell, Cadott; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church here; burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Leiser Funeral Home here from 1 p.m. today until time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. tonight.
Rites today for Myrtle Dugal at St. Rose here--
Funeral services will be held from the St. Rose of Lima church here this morning for Mrs. Myrtle Dugal, who died at St. Joseph hospital early Tuesday morning. She had been a patient there for ten days and had suffered a lengthy illness. Fr. Jos. Wagner will officiate at the 9:30 a.m. rites. Burial will be in the St. Rose cemetery. The parish Rosary was recited at the Leiser Funeral Home at 8:00 last evening (Wednesday). Mrs Dugal was born January 3, 1892, in Cadott, and lived all of her life in this community, excepting a period of nine years following her marriage to Joseph Dugal on May 25, 1912, where they resided in Canada. She was a member of the St. Rose church and of St. Mary's circle. Her husband preceded her in death in 1959. Two sons, David of Cadott and Robert of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Kyes of Cadott; a brother, Earl Liddell, of Cadott; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, survive.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION 36458 (1958) Comments: APPLICATION FOR THE MARRIAGE OF HAROLD C. SANTROCK (37 YEARS OLD) OF CHAMPAIGN AND JEWEL M. PROVIN (36 YEARS OLD) OF CHAMPAIGN. APPLICATION DATED AUGUST 12, 1958. Name(s): PROVIN, JEWEL M. SANTROCK, HAROLD C. "Rock" SANTROCK, JEWEL M.
Jewel M. Santrock BLOOMINGTON - Jewel M. Santrock, 81, of 5 Troy Court, Bloomington, died at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday (June 17, 2003) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Covell Community Church, Covell. The Rev. Chad Sparks and the Rev. Dean Benton will officiate. Entombment will be in the East Lawn Mausoleum, Bloomington. Visitation will be for one hour before the service Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to Covell Community