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62. MABEL4 MINDER (KENNER COLLINS3, BENJAMIN2, JOHN1)308 was born 03 June 1897 in Salem Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin309,310, and died 01 April 1983 in Everett, Washington311. She married (1) ALVIN JACOB SMITH312 14 November 1913 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota313, son of JACOB SMITH and ALTA HOWARD. He was born 02 March 1888 in Pierce County, Wisconsin, and died 31 October 1948 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota314. She married (2) ROBERT WILLIAM JOHN HARWOOD315 1960 in Cour D'lane, Idaho316, son of JAMES HARWOOD and DELLA LAABS. He was born 21 December 1916 in Marysville, Washington317, and died 18 November 1975 in Everett, Washington317.

Notes for MABEL MINDER:
Mabel Minder the first child born to Kenner Collins and Cora Della (Bunce) Minder, was born on 3 June 1897, in Salem Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. She grew up in Pierce and Pepin Counties in Wisconsin. She lived in Wisconsin until after her husband, A.J. died. Her sister, Gladys, had cancer and she went to Washington to be with her. And a few years later married Robert Harwood.

The Red Wing Republican Eagle: Mabel Harwood, 85
Mabel M. Harwood, 85 a former Red Wing resident who had lived in Everett, Washington, the past 25 years, died there Friday. Born June 3, 1897, in Baring, (sic) (this just goes to show that information obtained from an obit can be incorrect-her birth certificate is located in Pierce County, Wisconsin) Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Kenner and Cora Minder. At one time, she owned and operated Mabel's Cave restaurant in Bay City.

She is survived by a son, Robert Smith of Edmonds, Washington, a daugher, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Meckelin of Los Angeles; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Hartzel (Bernice) Hase of Maiden Rock and Mrs. Daniel (Margaret) Ridenour of Ellsworth; and a brother, Claude Minder, of Cumberland, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Alvin Smith in 1948 and Robert Harwood in 1975. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 4, 1983) at Bodelson Funeral Home with Rev. Willis Wessman officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.



Marriage Notes for MABEL MINDER and ALVIN SMITH:
Alvin Jacob "A.J." Smith, son of Jacob and Alta (Howard) Smith, married Mabel Minder, on 14 November 1913, in Red Wing, Minnesota. The Dunn County News, Menomonie, Wisconsin, Thursday, November 27, 1913-Latest News from Dunn County Points--Mabel Minder and A.J. Smith were married Saturday, November 14. The ceremony was performed by the probate judge at the court house in Red Wing, Minnesota. Witnesses were Gust E. Freeman and Nelson B. Holler.

A.J. and Mabel had three children, two girls and a boy.

Notes for ROBERT WILLIAM JOHN HARWOOD:
Robert "Bob" Harwood, the son of James and Della (Laabs) Harwood, was born 21 December 1916 in Marysville, Washington. He was the oldest of two children born to this marriage. His father died and his mother remarried and had another child, Ellen.

Bob was married three times, his second marriage was to Gladys, Mabel's younger sister. After Gladys died of breast cancer Bob and Mabel were married.

He was a diesel engineer, had a high school education and was a protestant.
     
Children of MABEL MINDER and ALVIN SMITH are:
  i.   MARJORIE LUCILE5 SMITH318, b. 14 December 1917, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota319; d. 1978, Los Angeles, California320.
  ii.   BETTY JANE SMITH321, b. 09 March 1926, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota322; m. ROBERT MECKELIN323, 27 September 1947, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota324; b. 26 October 1924, Two Harbors, Minnesota325.
116. iii.   ROBERT JAMES SMITH, b. 25 May 1928, Union Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin; d. 02 December 1997, Everett, Washington.


63. CLAUDE RUSSELL4 MINDER (KENNER COLLINS3, BENJAMIN2, JOHN1)326 was born 22 October 1901 in Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin327, and died 24 September 1990 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He married (1) CORDELIA O'CONNOR328 18 May 1921 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota329, daughter of LUMAN O'CONNOR and ANNA DECKER. She was born 16 November 1901 in Waucota, Minnesota330, and died 04 April 1974 in River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin331. He married (2) LUCILLE CATHERINE ROYER 01 June 1980 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin332, daughter of IRA ROYER and MOLLIE BOLINGER. She was born 18 May 1909 in Cherry Grove Township, Carroll County, Illinois.

Notes for CLAUDE RUSSELL MINDER:
Pierce County Herald: Claude Russell Minder of Rice Lake died Monday, September 24, 1990, at Rice Lake Convalescent Home in Rice Lake. He was 88.
He was born 22 October 1901, in Pierce County, the son of Kenner and Cora (Bunce) Minder. He was married 18 May 1931, to Cordelia O'Connor. She died 4 April 1974. He married Lucille Henze, 1 June 1980. Survivors include his wife Lucille; three sons, Wayne and his wife Lorraine of Siren, Herbert and his wife Irene of Beldenville, and Kenneth and his wife Bobbi of Cypress, Texas; one step-son Lyle Henze and his wife Ann of Almena; one step-daughter Joyce Parriott and her husband Robert of Shannon, Illinois; a daughter-in-law Ellen of Mukilteo, Washington; two sisters Margaret Ridenour and her husband Dan of Ellsworth and Bernice Hase and her husband Hartzel of Maiden Rock; former daughter-in-law Lucille Anderson of Hudson; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nices and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Winberg-McLaughlin Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with Rev. Donny Shilts officiating. Burial will be at the Beldenville Cemetery, Beldenville. Visitation was Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Winberg-McLaughlin Funeral Home, Ellsworth. His grandsons, Dale, Glen, Craig, David, Randy, and Steven, were the pallbearers.

Notes for CORDELIA O'CONNOR:
Pierce County Herald: Mrs. Claude (Cordelia) Minder, 72, longtime resident of Martell Township, died Thursday at River Falls City Hospital. She had been in ill health for several months and suffered a stroke at her home Tuesday. Born 16 November 1901, in Goodhue County, she was the daughter of Luman and Anna O'Connor. Her marriage to Claude Minder took place 18 May 1921. The couple had lived in Martel Township the past 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Claude; five sons, Wayne of Minneapolis, Maynard of River Falls and Herbert, Donald and Kenneth of Beldenville; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Estella Stutzriem of Matawan, Minnesota; Mrs. Evelyn Bunce of Red Wing and Mrs. Mark (Ethel) Stockwell of Beldenville; and three brothers, David of Medford, Oregon, Thomas of Bay City, Wisconsin and Richard of St. Paul. Her parents, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Winberg Funeral Home in Ellsworth with the Rev. C.L. Warner of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, officiating. Interment will be in the Beldenville Cemetery (Lot B-16A). Friends may call at the Winberg's Funeral Home Sunday after 2 p.m.

Marriage Notes for CLAUDE MINDER and CORDELIA O'CONNOR:
Claude Russell Minder and Cordelia O'Connor, daughter of Luman and Anna (Decker) O'Connor, were married on 18 May 1921, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Witnesses were Henry E. Peterson and Geneva Minder. There were five sons born to this marriage.

Attached to the marriage license was this note: Minors permission to marry-Kenner C. and Cora D. Minder, mother and father of Claude Minder-age 19 years, 6 months. Pierce County, Wisconsin signed on the 18th day of May 1921.

Marriage Notes for CLAUDE MINDER and LUCILLE ROYER:
Claude Russell Minder and Lucille Katherine (Royer) Henze, were married in Shell Lake, Wisconsin at the Full Gospel Church, Rev. Virgil Amundson, officiating. Witnesses were Herbert and Irene Minder.
     
Children of CLAUDE MINDER and CORDELIA O'CONNOR are:
117. i.   WAYNE RUSSELL5 MINDER, b. 15 April 1922, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
118. ii.   MAYNARD DARWIN MINDER, b. 18 June 1926, Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin; d. 10 November 1978, St. Paul, Minnesota.
119. iii.   HERBERT CURTISS MINDER, b. 02 November 1928, Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin.
120. iv.   DONALD JAMES MINDER, b. 22 May 1936, Hartland Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin; d. 21 June 1987, Washington.
121. v.   KENNETH DANIEL MINDER, b. 22 January 1941, Rock Elm, Pierce County, Wisconsin.


64. GENEVA ARVELLA4 MINDER (KENNER COLLINS3, BENJAMIN2, JOHN1)333 was born 19 March 1903 in Maiden Rock Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin334, and died 19 September 1980 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota335. She married HENRY EDGAR PETERSON336 28 January 1922 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota337, son of JOHN PETERSON and LOUISA BERGGREN. He was born 08 November 1898 in Florence Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota338, and died 27 April 1986 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota339.

Notes for GENEVA ARVELLA MINDER:
Geneva Arvella was the third child born to Kenner and Cora Della (Bunce) Minder. She grew up on a farm in Salem Township near the Peterson farm. She married Henry Edgar Peterson on 28 January 1922 in Red Wing, Minnesota. She and Henry lived in Red Wing where their first two children (sons) were born then they moved to the Peterson family farm to help Henry's mother after the death of her husband.

On the farm in Salem Township they had two more children born into their family. After leaving the farm they lived in Esdaile, Hager City and then moved back to Red Wing. Then on to Rice Lake, Wisconsin where their fifth and last child was born.

Geneva could make the best pancakes of anyone in the world. People loved to eat at her house and especially if she had pancakes. Anytime anyone dropped in Geneva had to fix something for them to eat. She could go to her kitchen and put together a meal in no time.

She also loved to crochet. She made many beautiful baby afaghans for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was in the process of making an afaghan when she died and her grand daughter, Twila, finished it.

She also loved to play Scrabble, read books, do cross word puzzles, garden, can and make pies.

In the late 1970's Geneva suffered a massive heart attack while living in Mississippi. She and Henry moved back to Minnesota in April of 1980. That summer Geneva would ask her families if they had any extra things from their gardens that she could can. She couldn't just sit back and not do nothing. So she canned and went on with her life.

In July of that year a great grandson was born and her daughter-in-law, Kitty, babysat for him two days a week. Many mornings, Kitty, would hear a knock on her door and there stood Geneva wanting to see Uriah. She loved babies, children and just everyone. She was good to have around for the advice that she could give to new mothers.

On 19 September 1980 she died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital of a heart attack. During the night of the 18th she had not been feeling well and the next morning she went to the doctor and he wanted to put her in the hospital but she told him she could not go because her son, Gerald, was having a rally at his church that evening and she did not want to miss the meeting. But later in the day she got so sick that Lloyd and Kitty took her to the hospital where she died two hours later.

Newspaper item: In Memory of--Geneva A. Peterson, date of birth 19 March 1903, date of death, 19 September 1980. Services from; United Pentecostal Church, Pepin, Wisconsin. Time of services-Monday, 22 September 1980 at two o'clock p.m. Officiating-Rev. Douglas Shilts. Music by-Mrs. Darla Anderson, Mrs. Leah Kast. Pallbearers-Robert Anderson, Fredrick Hase, Robert Heppener, David Kast, Leon Payne, Vincent Sullivan. Interment-Maiden Rock Cemetery, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. Arrangements with - Swandby Funeral Service, Maiden Rock.

Notes for HENRY EDGAR PETERSON:
Henry Edgar Peterson, the fourth child of John Erick and Louisa Ulrika (Berggren) Peterson was born on 8 November 1898 in Florence Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota. He attended Florence Township elementary schools until he and his family moved to Salem Township, Wisconsin where he finished his schooling.

On 28 January 1922 he was united in marriage in Red Wing, Minnesota to Geneva Arvella Minder.

Henry was short in stature with brown hair and a lively sense of humor. During his lifetime he did many things; farmed, was a salesman, worked in a factory and was an ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church, Int.

During their married life Henry and Geneva moved a lot. They lived in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Mississippi and California. But no matter where they lived they were always the same kind of people. Working hard and caring for those around them.

In his later years he and Geneva lived on a farm on Rush River. Here Henry had a large garden and sold produce to many people in Ellsworth. They were very happy there on the farm with their family close by and lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren to fuss over. When the farm got to much for them their daughter, Gloria, moved them to a small house outside of Ellsworth. Here Henry still had a garden but on a smaller scale. They were still close to many of their family members.

Later on Henry got sick and they moved to Meridian, Mississippi to be near their daughter and her family and to just sit back and relax and enjoy life. When Geneva got sick they moved back home to Minnesota. This time in Wabasha near their son, Lloyd.

They moved to Wabasha in April of 1980 and Geneva died in September of that year and Henry continued to live alone in his apartment in Wabasha. He did his own washing, cooked for awhile and then got meals on wheels. He loved to walk around town and visit with the merchants.

On 27 April 1986 after being in the hospital for two weeks he died from pneumonia. He's buried in the Maiden Rock Cemetery in Maiden Rock Township, Wisconsin.

Pierce County Herald, 30 April 1986, Page 5: Wabasha, Minnesota--Henry Edgar Peterson, 87, of 219 1\2 Main Stree, Wabasha, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 27, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Wabasha, after a brief illness. He was born on November 8, 1898, in Florence Township, Minnesota, the son of John and Louisa (Berggren) Peterson. He attended Florence Township elementary schools until his family moved to Salem Township, where he finished his schooling. He was united in marriage to Geneva Minder on January 28, 1922, in Red Wing, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on September 19, 1980. He worked as a farmer, in sales and was an ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church. He served United Pentecostal Churches in Rush River, Rice Lake, Red Wing, Waverly, and Ellsworth. Even though he was semi-retired he remained active with his church work. He wrote a book, Mystery of Godliness, which he self-published. He was well known in Pierce County as an excellent gardener. He provided large amounts of fresh vegetables to familes in Pierce County for many years. He was a member of the Pepin United Pentecostal Church. Surviving are his three sons, Lloyd of Pepin, Gerald of Ellsworth, Clark Hollis of Chappel Hills, Texas; two daughters, Jean Ray of Red Wing and Gloria Tiffee of Meridian, Mississippi; one sister, Mrs. Alfonso (Dahlia, "Dale") Much of Red Wing, Minnesota; 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Frank, Ed and Paul and one sister, Emma. Visitiation was held Tuesday, April 29, at the Swandby-Murphy Funeral Home, Maiden Rock. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, at the Pepin United Pentecostal church with Rev. John Tandberg, Pastor of the Pentecostal Assembly Church, Eau Claire, officiating. Music was provided by Rev. and Mrs. John Tandberg. Interment was in the Maiden Rock Cemetery, Maiden Rock. Arrangements were provided by Swandby-Murphy Funeral Home, Maiden Rock. Pallbearers: Joel Dean Peterson, Jeffrey Peterson, James Peterson, Bruce Anderson, Blaine Anderson, John Perry.

Marriage Notes for GENEVA MINDER and HENRY PETERSON:
Henry Edgar, son of John and Louisa Ulrika (Bergerren) Peterson and Geneva Arvella Minder were married in Red Wing, Minnesota on 28 January 1922. They had five children, three boys and two girls.
     
Children of GENEVA MINDER and HENRY PETERSON are:
122. i.   REV. LLOYD ELLIOTT5 PETERSON, b. 15 October 1922, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
123. ii.   REV. GERALD MERWIN PETERSON, b. 15 February 1925, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
124. iii.   CLARK HOLLIS PETERSON, b. 19 January 1927, Salem Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin; d. 28 May 1989, Chappell Hill, Texas.
125. iv.   FLORENCE JEAN PETERSON, b. 31 August 1929, Salem Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin.
126. v.   GLORIA JOYCE PETERSON, b. 17 February 1941, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.


65. MARGARET ROSE4 MINDER (KENNER COLLINS3, BENJAMIN2, JOHN1)340 was born 20 February 1909 in Arkansaw, Pepin County, Wisconsin341, and died 31 May 1995 in Woodville, Wisconsin342. She married (1) BASIL SYLVESTER TRAYNOR343 30 October 1923 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin344, son of JOHN TRAYNOR and HELEN BARG. He was born 02 December 1902 in Rock Elm, Wisconsin, and died 06 August 1972 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin345. She married (2) NORMAN DELMOS ARNOLD346 Abt. 1950 in Cresco, Iowa, son of CLAUDE ARNOLD and MYRA PATTERSON. He was born 14 May 1909 in Wisconsin347, and died 22 January 1964 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota347. She married (3) DANIEL ARTHUR RIDENOUR348 27 June 1973 in Brookings, South Dakota349. He was born 13 October 1906 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana350, and died 13 November 1991 in Baldwin, Wisconsin350.

Notes for MARGARET ROSE MINDER:
Margaret Rose (Minder) Ridenour of Woodville died on Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at Park View Home, Woodville. She was 86.

She was born 20 February 1909, the daughter of Kenner and Cora (Bunce) Minder in Waterville Township, Pepin County, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed and was presently a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley.

She grew up in Pepin County, where she attended Salem School. She married Basil S. Traynor, and they had eight children. She later married Norman Arnold and, after his death, she married Dan Ridenour.

Survivors include her children; Francis Traynor and his wife Verlene "Sunny" of Ellsworth, Basil LeRoy "Roy" Tryanor and his wife Arlene of Woodville, Laverle Maxfield of Baldwin, Ronald Traynor and his wife Lorena "Ricky" of Ellsworth, Della Larson of Spring Valley, Joseph Traynor and his wife Wanda of Plum City, Darlene Croes of Baldwin and Barbara and her husband Virgil Hoyt of Weston. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; two step children, Velma LeGore and Paul (Sue) Ridenour of Ottawa, Illinois; four step-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice Hase of Ellsworth; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Minder of Turtle and Dorothy Arnold of Spring Valley; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Preceding her in death were her husbands; three sisters, Mabel Harwood, Gladys Harwood and Geneva Peterson; one brother, Claude Minder; two half-sisters, Florence Orr and Lavina Manor; and a great-grandson, Bryon Hoyt.

Visitation was held Friday evening at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley, with funeral services Saturday, June 3, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, Rev. Merlin Sellman officating. Music was provided by organist Mary Wenum and vocalist Dorla Holm.

Burial was in Maiden Rock Cemetery, Maiden Rock. Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley, handled arrangements. Pallbearers were: Francis, Ronald, Roy, Joe, and Bob Traynor and Larry Larson.

Notes for BASIL SYLVESTER TRAYNOR:
Basil Sylvester Traynor, son of John W. and Helen (Johnson-Barg) Traynor was born in Rock Elm, Pierce County, Wisconsin on 2 December 1902. He lived his entire life in Pierce County, Wisconsin. He was a farmer. He married Margaret Rose Minder on 30 October 1923 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. They had eight children. He and Margaret were divorced.
Basil died at the age of 69 of cirrhosis of the liver and hypostatic pneumonia at the Spring Valley Nursing Home. He is buried at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Spring Valley, Wisconsin.

Notes for NORMAN DELMOS ARNOLD:
Norman Delmos "Doc" Arnold the sonof Claude and Myra (Patterson) Arnold was born 14 May 1909 in Wisconsin. He married Margaret (Minder) Traynor in Cresco, Iowa in September. He died on 22 January 1964 in Red Wing, Minnesota of cancer. He is buried at the Maiden Rock Cemetery in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. He was a Sgt in Co. E 152 in WWII.
     
Children of MARGARET MINDER and BASIL TRAYNOR are:
127. i.   FRANCIS WILLIAM5 TRAYNOR, b. 13 October 1924, Rock Elm, Wisconsin.
128. ii.   BASIL LEROY TRAYNOR, b. 01 April 1926, Rock Elm, Wisconsin.
129. iii.   LAVERLE KATHLEEN TRAYNOR, b. 27 October 1927, Rock Elm, Pierce County, Wisconsin.
130. iv.   RONALD EDWARD TRAYNOR, b. 06 January 1930, Rock Elm, Pierce County, Wisconsin.
131. v.   CORDELLA HELEN TRAYNOR, b. 20 April 1931, Rock Elm, Wisconsin.
132. vi.   JOSEPH DONAVON TRAYNOR, b. 19 July 1932, Rock Elm, Wisconsin.
133. vii.   DARLENE MARGARET TRAYNOR, b. 22 June 1937, Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin.
134. viii.   BARBARA JEAN TRAYNOR, b. 04 December 1938, Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin.

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