Truman Dale Abbey
Truman Dale Abbey was born January 6, 1920, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, and died May 21, 1967, at Saint Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, at age 47. Buried in Saint Mary and Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. He is the son of Russell Lewis Abbey of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI, and Agnes A. Schmidt of Wisconsin.
Marion Mary Pospychala was born March 11, 1919, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, and died April 3, 1987, at Saint Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, at age 68. Buried in Saint Mary and Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. She is the daughter of Franciszek J. "Frank" Pospychala of Poznan, Poland, and Aniela H. "Nellie" Lewandowski of Poland.
Truman Dale Abbey (age 27), a bachelor, and Marion Mary Pospychala (age 28), a maiden, were married August 16, 1947, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
Truman Dale Abbey and Marion Mary (Pospychala) Abbey had one child:
Susan Kay Abbey: Born January 27, 1951, at Saint Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Married (1) August 16, 1975, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, to Matthew Sheldon Johnston: Born August 24, 1951, in Unknown; Unknown. Divorced December 26, 1979, in Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI. Married (2) July 11, 1986, in Dane Co., WI, to Murlyn Todd "Murl" MacKinnon: Born February 21, 1954, in Iron Mountain, MI. Divorced October, 2007, in Dane Co., WI. Children: Leah Abbey MacKinnon (born March, 1987, in Madison, Dane Co., WI), and Rachel Abbey Epure MacKinnon (born January, 1989, in Bucharest, Romania). Murl is a 1972 graduate of Niagara High School, Niagara, Marinette Co., WI.
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Truman Dale Abbey and Marion Mary (Pospychala) Abbey are buried Saint Mary and Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
Marion Mary Pospychala was born March 11, 1919, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
Truman Dale Abbey was born January 6, 1920, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 7, 1920, shows Russell Abbey (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents is an Automobile Salesman owing his home free of a mortgage and living at 416 Rib Street, 3rd Ward, City of Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Anna Abbey (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is their daughter Vivian Abbey (age 14) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Frank Pospychala (age 63) born in Poland to Polish-born parents and having emigrated in 1891 is a Paper Mill Laborer owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 423 High Street, 3rd Ward, City of Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Angeline Pospychala (age 37) born in Poland to Polish-born parents and having emigrated in 1893. Also living there are his ten unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Polish-born parents: John Pospychala (age 18) a Paper Mill Laborer; Agnes Pospychala (age 15); Frank Pospychala (age 13); Jacob Pospychala (age 11); Joseph Pospychala (age 11); Antone Pospychala (age 10); Boleslaw Pospychala (age 8); Theodore Pospychala (age 5); Thomas Pospychala (age 3-4/12); and Marion Pospychala (age 9/12). Fred Pospychala (age 33) and his family live next door.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1930, shows Russell L. Abbey (age 47) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and New York-born parents and first married at age 22 is an Acid Maker in a Paper Mill who owns his home and is living at 416 Rib Street, Third Ward, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Anna A. Abbey (age 45) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 20. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Wisconsin to Wiscoonsin-born parents: Vivian Abbey (age 24), a Saleslady at a Store; and Truman Abbey (age 10).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Frank J. Poskie (age 66) born in Poland to Polish-born parents and having emigrated in 1880 and a Naturalized citizen and first married at age 35 owns his own home worth $600 and is living at 423 High Street, 3rd Ward, City of Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Angeline Poskie (age 48) born in Poland to Polish-born parents and having emigrated in 1883 and having Pa Citizenship and first married at age 18. Also living there are his seven unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Polish-born parents: John W. Poskie (age 29), a Paper Mill Laborer; Frank E. Poskie (age 23), a Flooring Factory Laborer; Antone Poskie (age 19), absent; William W. Poskie (age 18), a Garage Attendant; Theodore W. Poskie (age 16); Thomas C. Poskie (age 13); and Marion M. Poskie (age 11). Fred J. Pospychala (age 40) and his family live next door.
The 1930 Rhinelander City Directory:
Poskie Bernice kitchen girl Commerical Café r425 High Poskie Frank (Nellie) lab Robbins Flooring Co h423 High Poski Frank jr r423 High Poskie Fred (Clara) auto mech Quality Chevrolet Co Inc h425 High Poskie Gertrude r425 High Poskie John beatermn Rhinelander Paper Co r423 High Poskie Michl slsmn Quality Chevrolet Co Inc h Clifton Hotel Poskie Stanley firemn Rhinelander Paper Co r504 W Phillip Poskie Theo J (Anna) eng Rhinelander Paper Co h44 N Brown Poskie Theo student r423 High Poskie Wm r423 High Pospychala Martin (Louise) r418 Gardner Pospychala Sylvester r418 Gardner Pospychale Louis r203 Messer
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 1, 1940, shows Russell Abbey (age 57) born in Wisconsin and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place and with 1 year of High School is a Laborer at a Paper Mill who owns his home worth $3,000 and is living at 514 Rib Street, 8th Ward, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Agnes Abbey (age 55) born in Wisconsin and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place and with 8 years of School. Also living there are his two unmarried children: Vivian Abbey (age 34) born in Wisconsin and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place and with 4 years of High School, a Retail Store Clerk; and Truman Abbey (age 20) born in Wisconsin and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place and with 4 years of High School.
The Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Oneida Co, WI, Wednesday, August 6, 1947
Truman Dale Abbey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Abbey, 514 Rib Street, and Miss Marion Pospychala, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pospychala, of Rhinelander, have filed a marriage license application in the office of Lloyd D. Verage, Oneida County clerk. The couple plans to be married Aug. 16 in Rhinelander by the Rev. Fr. Anton Tabencki.
Truman Dale Abbey died May 21, 1967, at Saint Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, at age 47. Buried in Saint Mary and Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
The Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Oneida Co, WI, Monday, May 22, 1967
Truman Abbey Dies Sunday; Rites Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Truman Abbey, 47, 234 Spruce St., who died Sunday in St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Abbey, who was born Jan. 6, 1920, in Rhinelander had lived here for 27 years. He worked as a machine tender at the Rhinelander Division, St. Regis Paper Co. He was a World War II Army veteran and on Aug. 16, 1947 married the former Marion Poskie. He is survived by his wife, Marion; a daughter, Susan, at home; and a sister Mrs. Dexter Stefonek of Rhinelander. Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a. m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Rev. Dennis Meulemans officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at Hildebrand Funeral Home today after 2 p. m. A prayer service will be held this evening at 8 p. m.
Marion Mary (Pospychala) Abbey died April 3, 1987, at Saint Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, at age 68. Buried in Saint Mary and Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
The Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Oneida Co, WI, Friday, April 3, 1987
Obituaries
Marion Abbey
Marion Abbey, 68, of 244 Spruce St., died today at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was born March 11, 1919 in Rhinelander. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's Daily News. Hildebrand Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Oneida Co, WI, Sunday, April 5, 1987
Funeral services for Marion Abbey, 68, of 244 Spruce St., who died Friday, will be 10 a. m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Dean Buttrick officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p. m. today at the Hildebrand Funeral Home with a 7 p. m. parish prayer service. Mrs. Abbey was born March 11, 1919 in Rhinelander. A 1937 graduate of Rhinelander High School, she was employed by F. W. Woolworth Co. for many years and by Rhinelander Paper Co. for 15 years until her retirement in 1980. She married Truman Abbey in 1947; he died in 1967. Mrs. Abbey was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and served as a volunteer at St. Joseph's Thrift Shop for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Merle (Susan) McKinnon of Madison; four brothers, William, James and Thomas Poskie, all of Rhinelander, and Theodore of Birnamwood; one sister, Katherine Kolich of Rhinelander; one granddaughter and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and one sister.
Our Town, Rhinelander, Oneida Co, WI, Sunday, April 12, 1987
OBITUARIES
MARION ABBEY, 68, of 244 Spruce St., Rhinelander, died April 3, 1987. She was born March 11, 1918 in Rhinelander. Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Merle (Susan) McKinnon of Madison; four brothers, William and James and Thomas Poskie, all of Rhinelander, and Theodore Poskie of Birnamwood; sister, Mrs. Katherine Kolich of Rhinelander; two sister-in-laws, Mrs. William Poskie and Mrs. Thomas (Alberta) Poskie, both of Rhinelander; granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Truman in 1967, four brothers and one sister. The Rev. Dean Buttrick officiated at the funeral services held April 6, 1987 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial is in St. Joseph's Cemetery. She was raised in Rhinelander and attended schools here. She graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1937 and was employed by F. W. Woolworth for many years, then employed by the Rhinelander Paper Company until retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a volunteer worker at St. Joseph's Thrift Shop for many years. She and Truman Abbey were married in 1947. Hildebrand Funeral Home
Name:
Truman D Abbey
Birth Year:
1920
Race:
White, citizen
Nativity State or Country:
Wisconsin
State:
County or City:
Oneida
Enlistment Date:
25 Oct 1941
Enlistment State:
Illinois
Enlistment City:
Fort Sheridan
Branch:
Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code:
Grade:
Private
Grade Code:
Component:
Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:
Civil Life
Education:
4 years of high school
Marital Status:
Single, without dependents
Height:
72
Weight:
172
Robert James MacKinnon died Saturday, October 29, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Marquette Co., MI, at age 81. Buried in Saint Mary and Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
The Peshtigo Times, Peshtigo, WI, Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Robert J. MacKinnon, 81, Niagara, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29 at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, Mi. He was born Jan. 16, 1924 in Niagara, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James (Mary Gunns) MacKinnon. He married Dorothy Rule on Aug. 9, 1950 in Iron Mountain. He was a lifelong resident of Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II and received an honorable discharge. He worked for the Niagara Paper Mill for over 40 years as a material handler. He was active in the Dickinson County Racing Association and was a member of the Cretton-Tutas-Johnson Post 136 American Legion of Niagara. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son, Murl (Susan) MacKinnon of Stoughton; a daughter, Mrs. Allan (Jonelle) Yelle of Sands, Mi.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two special friends, Margaret Badini and Lynn Heid of Iron Mountain. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marliss on Sept. 1, 1961 and a brother, Raymond Denis. The American Legion held a memorial service at the Jacobs Funeral Home Niagara Chapel at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. Memorials can be made to the Dickinson County Racing Association in his name.