WISCONSIN OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

AND SPELLING VARIATIONS

 

 

Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.

 

The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.

 

The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) has often added notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. Extensive research notes are not always included in the interest of making the obituaries available online. We will add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.

 

Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.

 

Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also included on the AAFA Member Memorials web page and may include more information.

 

We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!

 

Date posted: 30 JUNE 2010

 

 

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ALICE I. ALFORD

 

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL

Madison, Dane Co., WI—Sunday, 11 April 1982

Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996

 

MADISON—Miss Alice I. Alford, age 94, formerly of 1414 Whenona Drive died on Thursday, April 8, 1982, after an extended illness at a local nursing home.

            Born on August 7, 1887, in Madison, she was a life-long Madison resident. She attended the University of Wisconsin and received her letters in science degree in the early 1900’s. While attending the university she was a charter member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and remained very active in it for most of her life. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church and of its Circle One. Her father, Frank Alford, was once mayor of Madison.

            Survivors are a sister, Marie Nielson of Madison; a niece, Virginia Valenza of Florida; and a nephew, George Miller of Atlanta, Georgia.

            Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Fitch–Lawrence–San Fillippo Funeral Home at 6021 University Avenue with the Reverend T. Stewart Coffman of Christ Presbyterian Church officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, April 12, from 1 p.m. until time of services. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice Alford (SS# issued in WI), death listed as Apr 1982.

 

CENSUS

 

1900

Madison Ward 1 (District 46), Dane Co., WI

Dwelling #237

 

Frank Alford            head   39     b. Apr 1861        WI Eng Eng     laundry

                                                                                                         m. 15 years

Carmelia                   wife    37     b. July 1862        WI Nor Nor      3 children, 3 living

Hazel                        dau     13     b. Mar 1887        WI WI WI

Alice                         dau     11     b. July 1888        WI WI WI

Marie                        dau       8     b. Aug 1891       WI WI WI

Laura Anderson       serv     29     b. Jan 1871         WI Nor Nor

 

            In dwelling #236 is the family of Jabe Alford, age 47 NY Eng Eng, and in dwelling #238 is the family of Walter Alford, age 40 WI Eng Eng. Both of these men are Frank’s brothers.

 

Dwelling #211

 

Edmond Alford       head   79     b. Sept 1820       Eng Eng Eng       m. 52 years

Rachel                      wife    72     b. Oct 1827        Eng Eng Eng       8 children, 7 living     

M.J. Payne               dau     51     b. Jan 1849         Eng Eng Eng       0 children, 0 living

 All immigrated 1849; Edmond is naturalized

 

1880

Madison (District 72), Dane Co., WI

Dwelling #123

 

Edmund Alfred       head   59     Eng Eng Eng      farmer

Rachael                    wife    53     Eng Eng Eng

Walter                      son      21     WI Eng Eng

Frank                      son      18     WI Eng Eng      

 

1870

Madison (District 72), Dane Co., WI

Dwelling #123

 

Edmond Alfred                  48     England              brick mason

Rachel                                 42     England

Joatz                                    19     NY                     painter

William A.                           17     NY                     farm laborer

Frosolica M.                        15     NY

Luther                                 13     WI

Walter                                 11     WI

Frank                                   8     WI

 

1860

Madison, Dane Co., WI

Dwelling #1093

                                

Edmond Alford                  35     England              farmer

Rachel                                 31     England

Mary                                    11     England

Jarlins                                    9     NY

William                                  8     NY

Ana                                       6     NY

Martin                                   4     WI

Walter                                   2     WI

           

            Edmund Alford and Rachel Hall married in Shaftesbury, Dorset Co., England, in the first quarter of 1848 [England & Wales Marriage Index, Ancestry.com].

            Edmund 26 mason, Rachel 21 [incorrectly transcribed as Richard 21 male], and Mary Jane infant, arrived in New York from London on 19 Oct 1849 on the Margaret Evans [New York Passenger Lists, 1820–1957 (Ancestry.com)].

            Descendant Chris Jewett, great-grandson of Edmund Alford through his daughter Rose Alford Jewett, provided this information:

 

Alice’s uncle, not father, was Jabez “Jabe” Alford, the Mayor of Madison, WI, 1895-1896. He is listed in The Political Graveyard as Jabe Alford, burial location unknown. However, he is buried, as are most members of this family, Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison.

 

The parents and children of Alice’s grandparents, Edmund and Rachel, are listed with their birth dates below:

 

Edmund Alford, born in England 14 Sep 1820

Rachel (Hall) Alford, born in England 22 Oct 1827

Mary June Alford, born in England, about 1848/9

Jabez B. Alford, born in Syracuse, NY, 21 Sep 1850

William Henry Alford, born in Syracuse, NY, 1852

Roselia Matilde Alford, born in Syracuse, NY, 22 Feb 1854

Martin Luther Alford, born in ?, 9 Apr 1856

Walter Wilet Alford, born in ?, 7 Jul 1858

Frank Alford, born in Madison, WI, 20 Jun 1861

Fanny Mabel Alford, born in Madison, WI, 17 Nov 1863, died 11 Feb 1864.

 

            All of these names and the last half of the dates (the paper is partially burned) are from a list in Chris’s possession that was written by Rachel Hall Alford. On the list she spells their last name Alfred.

            See also the following files and photos, sent by Chris Jewett:

 

            Edmund Alford, 1865

            Edmund Alford, later in life

            Edmund’s Death Certificate

            Rachel Hall Alford, 1865

            Rachel Hall Alford, later in life

            Rachel’s Death Certificate

            Roselia Alford, young

            Roselia Alford Jewett, later in life

 

            Alice’s lineage: Alice I. 1887 WI¹, Frank 1861 WI², Edmund 1820 England³.

 

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ALLISON “AL” ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Columbia Co., WI—_____ April 1992

 

            Al Alford, 65, of Poynette, died on Thursday, April 16, 1992, at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage [Columbia Co., WI].

            Funeral services were held on Monday, April 20, 1992, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Poynette.... Burial followed in Hillside Cemetery.

            Al Alford was born on January 29, 1927 in Amity [Clark Co.], Arkansas, the son of Forrest E. and Georgia P. (Smalling) Alford. Al was a businessman in Columbia County since 1970. He was also an officer for the Madison Police Department for 10 years. Al was married to the former Claudine H. Lincicum on August 13, 1949, as St. Bernard’s in Madison. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Poynette, and the Portage Country Club.

            Survivors include his wife, Claudine, Poynette; two sons, Scott (Sue) Alford, Poynette, and John (Sheila of Baraboo) Alford, Pardeeville; his parents, Forrest and Georgia Alford, Poynette; two brothers, Bill Alford, Sun Prairie, and Leon (Shirley) Alford, Poynette; six grandchildren, Niki, Jenny, Scotty II, Shauna, Angie, and Chad; nieces, nephews, other near relatives and many close friends.

            The Pflanz Funeral Home, Poynette, served the family.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of A. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Pardeeville, Columbia Co., WI.

            See the obituary of his nephew Dean Michael Alford in this compilation.

            This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.

            Forrest Erie Alford was the son of William Joseph “Gunge” Alford and Margaret Elizabeth Owens. We included the obituaries of William and several of his children in Arkansas Obituaries.

            His lineage: Allison 1927 AR¹, Forrest Erie ???? ??², William Joseph 1865 AR³, Joseph David 1844 AR⁴, David Winston 1823 AL⁵, David 1785 VA⁶, Robert 1760 England⁷.

 

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ANTHONY P. “TONY” ALFORD

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Thursday, 28 October 1999

 

            Alford, Anthony “Tony” P., age 56 years, Oct. 26, 1999. Survived by five loving brothers: Douglas (Leona), Daniel (Richard), Richard (Annie), Joe Louis (Joyce) and Victor Alford; One sister, Gloria Samuels, of Minneapolis, MN, and a host of loving relatives and friends.

            Funeral Sat., 10 AM. Visitation Fri., 3 - 7 PM. (Family Hour 6–7 PM) at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 462-6020.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anthony P. Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 28 January 1943.

 

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AVA M. “DUBBIE” ALFORD

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—18 October 2004

 

            Alford, Ava M. “Dubbie”—Age 48 years, October 13, 2004. Funeral Wednesday 1PM. In state Wednesday 12 Noon at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 462-6020.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ava Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 28 Sept 1956.

 

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BERT CLARK ALFORD

Grandfather of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125

 

Source unknown

_____, WI—_____ October 1956

 

NEKOOSA [Wood Co., WI]—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene for Bert C. Alford, 88, who died of a heart attack at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday [23 October 1956] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sydney Fry, 255 Buehler Ave., with whom he had resided the past year and a half.

            .… Burial is to take place in Bay View Cemetery at Necedah.

            Mr. Alford was born at Waterman, Ill., Oct. l5, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alford. He married Emma Smith in Illinois and came to Necedah in 1900, operating a farm there until 1915. He then worked for the North Western Railroad for 22 years, retiring in 1937. Mrs. Alford died in 1943. Two daughters, one brother and one sister also preceded him in death.

            Surviving are two sons, Charles and Harry, Racine; three daughters, Mrs. Tony Gunderson, Racine; Mrs. Sidney Fry, Nekoosa, and Mrs. Mary Hoer, Milwaukee; one brother, Ben Waterman, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. William Gibbs, Vancouver, B.C.; 14 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

            Friends may pay their respects at the Feldner Funeral Home from 7 o’clock this evening until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until time of services.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Emma Blanche Smith Alford; his sons Charles Bryant Alford and Harry R. Alford; and his grandsons Gordon K. Alford and Harvey Dale Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Bert Clark 1868 IL¹, Russell 1850 IL², Clark Baker 1803 VT³, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁴, Benedict 1716 CT⁵, Benedict 1688 CT⁶, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁷, Benedict 1619 England⁸, Thomas 1575 England⁹.

 

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CAROL M. ALFRED ROUSE

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Sunday, 3 August 2003

 

            Rouse, Carol M. (nee Alfred) went to join her husband Robert of 53 years on July 27, 2003 at the age of 71.

            Loving mother of Jon, Linda (Carter) Doering, James (Sandra) and Sandy (Tony) Romano. Grandmother of Joseph, Tracy, Jennifer, Heidi, Angela and Dominic. Great grandmother of P.J. and Halle. Will be truly missed by her dog, Tiki.

            Carol was truly thankful for all the support and help from her many friends. Family and friends will miss her wonderful sense of humor. Private services were held. Interment at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Schramka Herrick Funeral Home Menomonee Falls 262-251-0330.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carol M. Rouse (SS# issued in WI) was born 12 September 1931.

 

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CAROLINE LOUISE MILBROOK HALFORD

 

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL

Madison, Dane Co., WI—Saturday, 8 January 2005

 

MADISON—Caroline Louise Halford, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, surrounded by her family.

            She was born on Feb. 14, 1921, in Madison, to Otto and Grace (Slater) Milbrook. Caroline graduated from Madison East High School in 1939. She married John F. Halford on Aug. 17, 1945, in Madison. Caroline worked for the Madison School District as a school lunch worker for 14 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 7591 Auxiliary.

            Caroline is survived by three daughters, Pamela (Theodore) DeGroff of Stoughton, and Mary (Peter) Fuller and Patricia (Lee) Thomas, both of Edgerton; a son, John J. (Judy) Halford of Madison; four beloved grandchildren, Jennifer and Stephanie DeGroff (fiance Jon Simms), and Emma and Hannah Thomas; a great-granddaughter, Cassandra Grace DeGroff; and other relatives and friends.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1990; her parents; and two sisters, Dorothy Seamonson and Ruth Jaeger.

            Funeral services will be held at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Drive, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005.... Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens....

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Caroline L. Halford (SS# issued in WI).

 

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CHARLES BRYANT ALFORD

Father of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125

 

JOURNAL TIMES

Racine, Racine Co., WI—Thursday, 21 October 1965

 

            Alford, Charles B., Necedah, Wis.—Age 68. Passed away Oct. 21, 1965 at his home in Necedah after a lengthy illness.

            Mr. Alford was born in Paw Paw, Ill. on March 28, 1897 and had resided in Racine from 1921 until his retirement from Massey-Ferguson, Inc. in March, 1962.

            Surviving are two sons, Harvey and Gordon Alford; one daughter, Mrs. Rudolph (Dorothy) Kopecky, all of Racine; one brother, Harry, of Racine; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Gunderson, Racine, Mrs. Mary Hoer, Milwaukee and Mrs. Helen Fry of Necedah, Wis.; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23, at Necedah, Wis.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles Alford (SS# issued in WI), death date listed as _____ Oct 1965.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Langendorf Alford; his sons Gordon K. Alford and Harvey Dale Alford; his parents, Bert Clark Alford and Emma Blanche Smith Alford, and his brother Harry R. Alford in this compilation.

            Thanks to Harvey’s wife, Betty Ann Barrett Alford, for sending these old obituaries.

            His lineage: Charles Bryant 1897 IL¹, Bert Clark 1868 IL², Russell 1850 IL³, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹, Thomas 1575 England¹⁰.

 

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DEAN MICHAEL ALFORD

 

[Dean lived in IL, but he died in WI and had close ties there, so we are publishing his obituary here.]

 

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL

Madison, Dane Co., WI—Sunday, 10 August 2008

 

Photo from Ryan Funeral Home

 

FREEPORT, ILL.—Dean Michael Alford, age 40, died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at University Hospital in Madison. He was born on Aug. 23, 1967, the son of Leon and Shirley (Ferguson) Alford in Madison. Dean was united in marriage to Debra Kyler on Dec. 3, 1994, in Madison. He was an active member of Faith Community Church in Davis, Ill.

            Dean is survived by his wife, Debra Kyler-Alford; his parents, Leon and Shirley Alford; his grandmother, Dorothy Ferguson; his brothers, Richard (Dawn) Alford and Joseph Alford; a sister, Carrie (Daniel) Furseth; three nieces and two nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

            Dean was preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfather, Forrest and Georgia Alford; and grandfather, Gifford Ferguson.

            A celebration of Dean’s life will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 1801 Thompson Drive, Madison, on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob Kolb officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, from 10 a.m. until time of services.

            The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at University Hospital for the exceptional care given to Dean. Ryan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6924 Lake Road Windsor/DeForest Chapel (608) 846-4250, www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dean M. Alford (SS# issued in WI).

            See the obituary of his uncle Allison Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Dean Michael 1967 WI¹, Leon ???? ??², Forrest Erie ???? ??³, William Joseph 1865 AR⁴, Joseph David 1844 AR⁵, David Winston 1823 AL⁶, David 1785 VA⁷, Robert 1760 England⁸.

 

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EMMA BLANCHE SMITH ALFORD

Grandmother of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125

 

NECEDAH REPUBLICAN

Necedah, Juneau Co., WI—Thursday, 9 December 1943

 

Mrs. Bert Alford is Fatally Burned Friday

 

            The community was deeply shocked and saddened throughout last Friday [Dec 3], when it became known that Mrs. Bert Alford had been painfully burned as the result of kindling a fire in her home, using kerosene in the process, which caused an explosion which ignited her clothing and inflicted severe burns. She was rushed to the Mauston Hospital for treatment, but succumbed that afternoon, but a few hours from the time of the mishap.

            Emma Smith was born July 3, 1868, at Paw Paw [Lee Co.], Ill. She was united in marriage to Bert Alfort [sic] at Ottawa [LaSalle Co.], Ill., and they moved to this vicinity in 1900, continuing their residence here ever since.

            In Armenia township, where she first made her home, and in the village, where she has resided for a number of years, Mrs. Alford fulfilled an enviable position among neighbors and friends with her genial and kind disposition and faithfulness to all with whom she became associated. Devoted to her home and family ever concerned over the welfare and happiness of others she became endeared to a host of friends who mourn with the family in her sudden and tragic death.

            She was preceded in death by two daughters, Edna and Dora Mae Alford.

            Surviving are her husband, three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Lauar Gunderson of Racine; Mrs. Helen Fry, and Mrs. Mary Hoer, Milwaukee, and Charles and Harry Alford, Racine. Fourteen grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive.

            Relatives and friends from away in attendance at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alford, Waterman, Ill. Adolph Miller, Aurora, Ill.; Mrs. Rebecca Brooks and son Gary, and Mrs. Gilberts, Nekoosa; Mr. and Mrs. R.K. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Wisconsin Rapids; Mrs. Chas. Larson, New Lisbon; Mrs. Alfred Wipflie, Port Edwards; Sgt. Gordon Alford, South Carolina; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grignon, Butler; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderson, Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Fry and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoer, Milwaukee, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alford, Racine….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Bert Clark Alford; her sons Charles Bryant Alford and Harry R. Alford; and her grandsons Gordon K. Alford and Harvey Dale Alford in this compilation.

 

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EVELYN M. ALVORD SCHULZ

Aunt of Robert Ellery Alvord, Jr., AAFA #1013

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Sunday, 19 October 2003

 

            Evelyn M. Alvord Schulz, 90, a resident of St. John’s Home of Milwaukee, died on October 16, 2003. A memorial service was held on Sunday, October 19, at St John’s Home, 1840 N. Prospect Avenue. Internment was in Wisconsin Memorial Park.

            A graduate of Appleton High School, she attended Stout Institute in Menomonee, now the University of Wisconsin-Stout, earning a bachelor of science degree in home economics and meeting her future husband, Harold Schulz. He earned his degree in industrial arts education and taught for 34 years at Milwaukee Pulaski High School and Hartford Avenue School. Evelyn cared for their children, taught home economics at the former Milwaukee Country Day School from 1955 to 1963, and later substituted in the Milwaukee Public Schools. She was a member of Plymouth Church for nearly 60 years.

            Survivors include her daughter Susan Pecor of Milwaukee and two sons, James of Santa Barbara, California, and Robert of Wausau.

            Her husband of 51 years, Harold, passed away in June, 1990.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn M. Schulz (SS# issued in WI) was born 11 Apr 1913.

 

CENSUS

 

1900

Appleton Ward 5 (District 72), Outagamie Co., WI

Dwelling #162

 

Herbert Alvord        head      27     b. Sept 1872          WI NY NJ      paper mill laborer

                                                                                                              m. 2 years

Jessie                        wife       24     b. June 1875          IL IL OH        1 child, 1 living

Florence                   dau     3/12     b. Feb 1900           WI WI IL

 

Grand Chute (District 84), Outagamie Co., WI

Dwelling #157

 

Ellery Alvord           head      50     b. Nov 1849          NY NY NY    farmer

Luana                       wife       49     b. Nov 1850          NJ NJ NJ

Pearl                         dau        17     b. Dec 1882           WI NY NJ

Emma                       dau        15     b. Nov 1884          WI NY NJ     

Lulu                          dau        13     b. Jan 1886            WI NY NJ

Guy                          son         10     b. June 1881          WI NY NJ

Cora                         dau          8     b. Apr 1892           WI NY NJ

Ellery                        son           2     b. oct 1897            WI NY NJ

 

1910

Black Creek (District 127), Outagamie Co., WI

Dwelling #79

 

Herbert C. Alvord           head     38   WI NY NJ         grocery store merchant

                                                                                       widower

Florence                           dau       11   WI WI IL

Robert                              son         5   WI WI IL

Pearl                                 sister    27   WI NY NJ

 

1920

Appleton Ward 2 (District 185), Outagamie Co., WI

Dwelling #16

 

Herbert C. Alvord           head     47   WI US US         carpenter

Sadie N.                           wife     38   WI Eng IA        

Florence R.                      dau       20   WI WI WI

Harold M.                        son       15   WI WI WI

Robert E.                         son       14   WI WI WI

Evelyn M.                       daug       6   WI WI WI

 

1930

Appleton (District 4), Outagamie Co., WI

Dwelling #70

 

Bert Alvord                     head     55   WI WI WI         none

Sadie                                wife     47   WI WI WI        

Evaline                            daug     16   WI WI WI

 + 3 roomers

 

            On Herbert Clifford Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 45, a carpenter living in Appleton, WI. He says he was born 15 Sept 1872 and names Sadie Alvord of the same address as his nearest relative.

            Evelyn’s ALVORD lineage: Evelyn M. 1913 WI¹, Herbert Clifford 1872 WI², Ellery 1849 NY³, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY⁴, William 1776 CT⁵, Asahel 1746 CT⁶, Asahel 1720 MA⁷, Thomas 1683 MA⁸, Thomas 1653 CT⁹, Alexander 1620 England¹⁰.

 

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GERALDINE M. DENNIS ALFORD

Sister-in-law of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125

 

JOURNAL TIMES

Racine, Racine Co., WI —Tuesday, 3 March 2009

 

 

RACINE— Mrs. Geraldine M. Alford, 88, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, February 28, 2009. She was born in Hayward on a Native American Reservation called “Reserve” on May 4, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (nee: LaRonge) Dennis. On October 13, 1951, she married Gordon Alford. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1992. Mrs. Alford was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church. She was a devoted Homemaker and worked as a Nanny for numerous families in Racine. Mrs. Alford was a kind and gentle lady with a loving heart and sweet smile. She enjoyed visiting with her friends at Lake Oaks while sitting in her favorite chair. Her survivors include her daughter, Charlene Alford; sister, Joyce Erhardt; sister-in- law, Betty Alford, all of Racine; all the loving children and their families that she cared for: Jim and Rena Diem and their children, Katie, Jimmy, and Jonny; Lynne and Todd Cassidy and their daughter, Ellen; P.J. and Amy Noelke and their daughter, Emma; and Ryan, Andrew, and Daniel Freres; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Dennis. Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. for the celebration of her life with Rev. Ronald Gramza officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation in the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory 4600 County Line Road (corner of KR & Meachem) 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Geraldine Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Racine, Racine Co., WI.

            See the obituary of her husband, Gordon K. Alford, in this compilation.

 

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GORDON K. ALFORD

Brother of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125

 

JOURNAL TIMES

Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ August 1992

 

            Alford, Gordon K., 1706 Boyd Ave.—Passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center, on Sunday, August 30, 1992, at the age of 69. Mr. Alford was born in Necedah, Wis., on October 23, l922, but had been a longtime resident of Racine. He was employed by Massey Ferguson from January 24, 1941, until his retirement on September 28, 1984. Mr. Alford was a very active bicycle rider and walker in the Racine area. He was a member of American Legion Post 1391 and Local 244.

            Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Geraldine (Nee: Dennis); their daughter, Charlene Alford; brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Betty Alford; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Rudy Kopecky, all of Racine; his aunt, Myra Inks of Beloit; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Alford is also survived by his son, Daryl “Mike” Seymour of Milwaukee.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret (Nee: Langendorf) Alford.

            Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 1992, at 10 a.m., in the Funeral Home…. Burial with full military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park…. Draeger-Langendorg Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gordon K. Alford (SS# issued in WI).

            See the obituaries of his wife, Geraldine M. Dennis Alford; parents, Charles Bryant Alford and Margaret Langendorf Alford; brother Harvey Dale Alford; grandparents Bert Clark Alford and Emma Blanche Smith Alford; and uncle Harry R. Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Gordon K. 1922 WI¹, Charles Bryant 1897 IL², Bert Clark 1868 IL³, Russell 1850 IL⁴, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁵, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁶, Benedict 1716 CT⁷, Benedict 1688 CT⁸, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁹, Benedict 1619 England¹⁰, Thomas 1575 England¹¹.

 

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HARRY R. ALFORD

Uncle of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125

 

JOURNAL TIMES

Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ September 1969

 

            Alford, Harry R., 1101 Arthur Ave.—Age 63. Passed away Sept. 4, 1969 at this residence. Mr. Alford was born in Necedah [Juneau Co.], Wis. on Sept. 19, 1905 and had lived in Racine for the past 46 years. Until retiring in 1965, he had been employed at American Motors Corp. for 40 years.

            Surviving are his wife, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Gast and Mrs. Sylvester (Jane) Runis; two sons, Edward and William J. Gavin; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Gunderson, all of Racine and Mrs. Sydney Fry of Nekoosa, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1:30 p.m. in the Acklam Funeral Home…. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harry Alford (SS# issued in WI), death date listed as _____ Sept 1969.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Bert Clark Alford and Emma Blanche Smith Alford; and his brother Charles Bryant Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Harry R. 1905 WI¹, Bert Clark 1868 IL², Russell 1850 IL³, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹, Thomas 1575 England¹⁰.

 

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HARVEY DALE ALFORD

AAFA #0125

 

JOURNAL TIMES

Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ March 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2008, In Remembrance

 

RACINE—Mr. Harvey D. Alford, 78, passed away in St. Mary’s Medical Center on Tuesday, March 9, 1999

            He was born in Necedah on September 10, 1920, to Margaret (nee: Langendorf) and Charles B. Alford. At a very early age, he moved to Racine with his family and resided here most of his life. On July 4, 1942, he was united in a very long and loving marriage to the former Betty Ann Barrett.

            During World War II, he served with the Sixth Army from 1942 through 1945 in areas from New Guinea to the liberation of the Philippines. Upon his return from service, he worked short periods of time for Walker Manufacturing and Ostergaard Bakery before joining the Racine Fire Department in 1948. There, he served for more than 30 years and retired in 1975 as an Assistant Chief to Chief Bucky Anderson.

            Harvey was a member of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist church, a life member of the V.F.W. Post 1391, the Retired Fire Fighters Association, the Racine Heritage Museum, and several family genealogy associations.

            Surviving are his wife, Betty; their daughters, Lynn and her husband, Thomas F. Schmidt and Laurie Alford; grandchildren, Megan and Benjamin Schmidt, all of Madison; his sister, Dorothy Kopecky of Racine; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Gordon Alford.

            In keeping with Harvey’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, March 11, 1999, at 6 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Tony Larsen officiating. Burial will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. Everyone is invited to meet with the family from 4 p.m. until the time of the services. The family has suggested that memorials be made to your favorite charity.

            Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 1910 Taylor Avenue, 637-6514.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harvey D. Alford (SS# issued in WI), last residence Racine, Racine Co., WI.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Charles Bryant Alford and Margaret Langendorf Alford; his brother Gordon K. Alford; his grandparents Bert Clark Alford and Emma Blanche Smith Alford; and his uncle Harry R. Alford in this compilation.

            His lineage: Harvey Dale 1920 WI¹, Charles Bryant 1897 IL², Bert Clark 1868 IL³, Russell 1850 IL⁴, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁵, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁶, Benedict 1716 CT⁷, Benedict 1688 CT⁸, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁹, Benedict 1619 England¹⁰, Thomas 1575 England¹¹.

 

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JEANETTE ALFORD

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Monday, 21 October 2002

 

            Alford, Jeanette Age 66. Found peace Oct. 16, 2002. Combined services Tues., Oct. 22. Visitation 10 AM-12 noon, Funeral Services 12 noon. Interment Wood National Cemetery. All services held in the chapel of: New Golden Gate Funeral Home 5665 N. Teutonia Ave. (414)358-0538.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeanette Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 3 June 1936, last residence Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

 

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JOYCE L. ALFORD

 

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL

Madison, Dane Co., WI—Friday, 5 September 2008

 

MADISON—The Rev. Joyce L. Alford, age 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born July 16, 1934, in Clyman, Wis., to parents Burr and Alice (Clapp) Alford.

            Joyce graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison in 1955, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1959 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 1961 from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the Director of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing and the Director of Nursing of the former Methodist Hospital in Madison. In 1983, she graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and was ordained an Elder in the Wisconsin Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1985. Joyce was a pastor at Poynette-Inch and Richland Center: Peace United Methodist Churches and served as the Southeast District Superintendent.

            Following retirement she served as Registrar for the Board of Ordained Ministry of the Wisconsin Conference and as Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church from 1997 to 2004. Joyce volunteered her time and skills in many areas including: Access Community Health Centers, Habitat Restore and The New Church Initiative in Russia. Joyce was a Packers fan and she loved UW Athletics, especially hockey, basketball, football and volleyball. She enjoyed boating and fishing and was a skilled picture framer.

            She is survived by her nephew, Jack (Mary Beth) Hildebrandt of Madison; nieces, Cheryl Chevalier and Sharon (Don) Croft; three grandnieces and a grandnephew; cousin, Edward (Joyce) Clapp of Madison; friends, the Rev. Chris Bethke of Madison and Rev. Beth Benham of Edwardsville, N.Y.; and her two Siamese cats, George and Abby. She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Hildebrandt.

            A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Officiating will be Bishop Linda Lee, Bishop Don Ott and Bishop Sharon Zimmerman Rader.

            A private burial will be held in Randolph, Wis. Memorials may be made to Divine Savior United Methodist Church, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary or Access Community Health Centers for Benevolent Care.

            Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3610 Speedway Road (608) 238-3434 www.cressfuneralservice.com

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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LINDA LEE ALFORD GILBERTSON

 

Buswell Funeral Home

Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI—Friday, 7 January 2005

 

            Linda L. Gilbertson, 58, of Black River Falls, died Friday, January 7, 2005 in Country Terrace, Black River Falls. The former Linda Lee Alford was born on October 21, 1946 in La Crosse to John and Edna (Small) Alford. She was raised in La Crosse, Viroqua, and Black River Falls and graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1965. Linda had also lived in various other locations including Germany, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Alma Center. She had mainly lived in Black River Falls. She was employed as a dispatcher by the Falls Taxi Service. Linda loved to play bingo.

            Survivors include 3 daughters, Cindy Sams, of Cushing, OK, Terri (Robert) Clemmerson, of Hatfield, and Kimberly (Jon) Jones, of Dallas, GA; a son, Bradley (Lori) Taylor, of Black River Falls; 10 grandchildren, James Taylor, Jessica Sams, Brandy (Mark) Peterson, Shelby Snake, Allysa Clemmerson, Christopher Clemmerson, Michael Taylor, John Taylor, Aaron Taylor, and Matthew Jones; a great grandson, Jason Peterson; her mother, Edna Dunn, of La Crosse; 2 sisters, Sandra (Matt) Glander, of Onalaska, and Pamela (Jerry) Baumgartner, of La Crescent, MN; and 2 brothers, Tommy (Betty) Alford and Geoffrey (Ann) Alford, both of La Crosse.

            Linda was preceded in death by her father, John Alford, and her grandparents.

            Funeral services will be at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 from the Buswell Funeral Home and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, both in Black River Falls....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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LLOYD E. ALVORD

 

HERALD TIMES REPORTER NEWS

Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI—Thursday, 12 October 2006

 

            Lloyd E. Alvord, age 84, of 515 Riverview Drive, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.

            Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc.... Entombment will follow at Knollwood Mausoleum.

            Lloyd was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Monroe, Wis., son of the late Guy and Addie Bowlby Alvord. On April 4, 1942, Lloyd married the former Thelma Chadek in Dubuque, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan from 1944 to 1946. Lloyd served as a Sergeant First Class I the Army Reserves for 14 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65 where he was a past master of the Lodge in 1975. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Shriners.

            Survivors include his wife, Thelma Alvord, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Ann (George) Adelman, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Jennifer (William) VanNuland, Appleton; Peter Adelman, Manitowoc; Andrew Adelman, River Falls, Wis.; two great-grandchildren: Addie and Lydia VanNuland, Appleton; one sister-in-law: Mary Jane O’Hearn, Green Bay; nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son: Peter Guy Alvord; two sisters: Laura Ruzek and Ruth Schroeder; two brothers-in-law: Floyd Ruzek and Berlin Schroeder....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd Alvord (SS# issued in WI).

 

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MARGARET LANGENDORF ALFORD

Mother of Harvey Dale Alford, AAFA #0125

 

JOURNAL TIMES

Racine, Racine Co., WI—_____ June 1977

 

            Alford, Mrs. Margaret (nee; Langendorf), 3722 Kinzie Avenue—Age 78. Passed away Saturday, June 11, 1977, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mrs. Alford was born in Germantown, Juneau County, Wisconsin October 22, 1898 and had been a resident of Racine for the past 53 years. She had been employed as a Teacher in Rural and Unified School District No. 1 for many years, last working 13 years ago. Mrs. Alford was a member of Christ Church - United Methodist, the Wisconsin Retired Teacher’s Association and the Racine County Retired Teacher’s Association.

            Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph (Dorothy) Kopecky; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey (Betty) Alford and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Geraldine) Alford, all of Racine; two sisters, Mrs. Mark (Myra) Inks of Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Kathryn Burt of Ukiah, Calif.; one brother, Mr. Henry Langendorf of Mauston, Wis.; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil, William and Philip Langendorf.

            Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church - United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave…. Interment will be in the Family Lot at West Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 14, after 6:00 p.m. at the Acklam Funeral Home, 729 Grand Ave., and at the Church on Wednesday from Noon until the time of Services….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret Alford (SS# issued in WI), death date listed as June 1977.

            See the obituaries of Margaret’s husband, Charles Bryant Alford; and her sons Gordon K. Alford and Harvey Dale Alford in this compilation.

 

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MARIE E. GIBBONS HOLFORD

 

DAILY JEFFERSON UNION

Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI—Thursday, 18 May 1998

 

WHITEWATER [Walworth Co.]—Marie E. Holfold, 87, of Whitewater died on Saturday, May 16, 1998, at Fairhaven Residentinal Facility in Wahitewater.

            Born in Chicago IL, on April 15, 1911, to Joseph and Mae (Shean) Gibbons, she married Elmer Holford on Sept. 26, 1931, in Sharon.

            She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

            Mrs Holford was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and its Christian Mothers and Altar Society, member and past president of the American Legion William Graham Post 173 Auxiliary of Whitewater, and member of the Whitewater Education Association, American Association of University Women and the Wisconsin and National Education Associations.

            Surviving are her husband; two sons, John (Carol) of Whitewater and James (Theresa) of Lake Geneva; two daughters, Johanna (Paul) Wilke of West Bend and Veronica (Dan) Hanover of Shawano; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild; on sister Theresa (Rueben) Ahlborn of Minocqua; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.          

            She was predeceased by her parents and four brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

            Friends may call at the Skindingsrude Funeral Home on Tueday, May 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7.

            Memorials may be made to the St Patrick’s Catholic Church Organ Fund or the Alzheimers Foundation.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marie Holford (SS# issued in WI).

 

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MATTHEW J. ALFORD

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Monday, 19 July 2004

 

            Alford, Matthew J. Age 13 years. July 14, 2004. Funeral Tuesday 1PM. In state Tuesday 12 Noon until time of Services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 462-6020.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Matthew J. Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 25 Aug 1990.

 

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NANCY A. KOMORNY ALFORD

 

THE POST-CRESCENT

Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI—Tuesday, 31 January 2006

 

            Nancy Alford, of Kimberly, formerly of Naples, Florida died on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her home with her family at her side. She was born September 9, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Cutcher) Komorny.

            She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Butch Thigpen) Alford of Cape Coral, Fl, her son, Tom Alford of Toledo, OH, two granddaughters, her mother, Mary Komorny of Kimberly, two brothers: Jesse Komorny of Naples, FL, and Robert (Veronica) Komorny of Lamertville, MI, her sister, Suzanne (Mark) Poole of Naples, FL, and a special niece, Dawn Messer of Kimberly. Nancy is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

            She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Komorny.

            The memorial service for Nancy will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Jansen Fargo Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to ThedaCare at Home Hospice appreciated.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nancy A. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Kimberly, Outagamie Co., WI.

 

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PATRICIA I. ALFORD BRIMLEY BURTON

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Sunday, 15 February 1998

 

            Burton, Patricia I. (Nee Alford). Born March 10, 1940. Departed this life Thurs. Feb. 12, 1998. She leaves to cherish her memory 8 children: David Brimley, Yolanda Brimley-Levy, Angela (Terry) Davis, Carmelita Brimley, Robert (Dawn) Brimley, Vernita (Timothy) Torosian, Ernest (Barbara) Burton, Elserita Burton. She also leaves 13 grandchildren, brothers, sisters and host of other relatives and friends.

            Funeral Services will be Thurs. Feb. 19, 11AM at Siloah Lutheran Church, 3721 N. 21st St. The wake will be held on Wed. Feb. 18 from 3-7 PM at Northwest Funeral Chapel, 6630 W. Hampton Ave.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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ROBERT R. HALFORD

 

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL

Madison, Dane Co., WI—Wednesday, 14 October 2009

 

WAUNAKEE—Robert R. Halford, age 57, of Waunakee, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009.

            He was born on Jan. 29, 1952, to George and Gertrude (Doherty) Halford at St. Michaels Hospital in Stevens Point. Robert worked for the Marc Center for 30 years located in Mount Horeb. He enjoyed playing many rounds of golf, playing sheepshead in the wee hours of the morning with his family, and enjoyed rustic vacations to Door County. He actively coached soccer, basketball and softball teams in the Waunakee area, and participated in many community service events.

            He is survived by his loving wife, Alana (Foster) Halford; a daughter, Janelle (Zach McNally); his mother-in-law, Bonnie Ebert all of Waunakee; two sisters, Patricia (John) Schulist of Middleton, and Mary (PJ) Krummey of St. Louis, Mo.; and two brothers, Thomas (Elena) Halford of Sacramento/ Los Angeles, Calif., and David (Nancy) Halford of Fitchburg.

            A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 5 p.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Highway Q, Waunakee. The Rev. Sharon Cook will preside. Friends may call on Friday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of services.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Robert Halford (SS# issued in WI), but list his death date as 12 Oct 2009, last residence not listed.

 

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VICTOR ALFORD

 

JOURNAL SENTINEL

Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI—Monday, 21 January 2008

 

            Alford, Victor, age 69 years. January 13, 2008. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11AM. In state Tuesday 10AM until time of services at: Northwest Funeral Chapel O’Bee, Ford & Frazier 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 414-462-6020.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Victor Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 27 Sept 1938.

 

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WILLIS J. “BILL” ALFORD

Cousin of Richard M. Alford, AAFA #0633

 

[Although he died in WI, we are also including his obituary in Texas Obituaries because that was his main home.]

 

FLORENCE MINING NEWS

Florence, Florence Co., WI—June 1999

 

            Willis J. Alford, age 77, of Fern died Sunday June 13, 1999 at his home.

            Willis was born on May 28, 1922 in Waukegan, IL, son of the late Russ and Ellen (Nelson) Alford.

            Willis graduated from high school in Waukegan, and went on to attend Northwestern University where he received a degree in Chemical Engineering.

            He married the former Betty Elliott on October 20, 1945 in Oneida, New York. After being married they resided in Waukegan for a while before moving to Beaumont, TX. They spent their summers in Fern [Florence Co.]. Willis worked for the Unical Oil Co. as a Chemical Engineer, retiring from there.

            He leaves his wife Betty.

            Private family visitation and services were held at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence....

 

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NORTHWEST HERALD

Crystal Lake, McHenry Co., IL—Friday, 25 June 1999

 

FLORENCE, WIS.—Willis J. “Bill” Alford, 77, died Sunday, June 13, 1999, at his summer residence in Florence, Wis.

            He was a native of Waukegan and a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, with a degree in chemical engineering along with his commission from the Naval ROTC.

            Following his World War II service in the U.S. Navy, he joined the Pure Oil Company and moved to Crystal Lake when the research center. In 1966, when the Pure Oil Co. merged with Union Oil of California, he was transferred to Smiths Bluff refinery near Beaumont, Texas, where he was senior engineer until his retirement.

            While in Crystal Lake, he was a scoutmaster of Troop 168 at the First Congregational Church and led a contingent of local Boy Scouts at the National Jamboree in Colorado Springs, Colo.

            For 10 years, he was secretary-treasurer for the USS Reid (DD 369) survivors association. The destroyer Reid was sunk near the Philippines, and he completed his Navy service aboard the destroyer USS Aylwin and seaplane tender USS Salisbury Sound.

            Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jane.

            Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Box 535, Florence, Wis., 54121 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Blackhawk Area Council.

 

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DAILY NEWS

Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co., MI—Monday, 14 June 1999

 

FLORENCE, WIS.—Willis J. Alford, 77, of W-5143 Birch Lane, Fern, Wis., died Sunday, June 13, 1999, at his home.

            Visitation and funeral services for the family were held at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of W.J. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.