Mary Louise Anderson

Henry S. Skeels was born April 5, 1920, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, and died March 24, 1972, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 51. He was the son of Louis G. Skeels of Wisconsin and Anna (Unknown) of Michigan.

Marie 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. She was the daughter of Louis Herman Anderson of Highland Twp., Iowa Co., WI, and Edna Blake Abbey of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.

Henry S. Skeels and Marie Louise Anderson were married in 1941.

Henry S. Skeels and Marie Louise (Anderson) Skeels had four children:

1. Wayne Stephen Skeels: Born August 22, 1946, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI; Died September 29, 1996, in Eau Claire Co., WI (age 50). Married June 23, 1990, in Eau Claire Co., WI, to Georgeann Louise Burk: Born about 1942 in Unknown; Unknown.  
2. Jean Ann Skeels: Born about 1949 in Unknown; Living. Married about 1970 to Arthur Richard Close: Born June 1949 in Unknown; Living. Divorced September 9, 1983, in Dane Co., WI. Arthur the married Catherine Unknown.
3. Linda Louise Skeels: Living. Married June 30, 1979, in Eau Claire Co., WI, to Roy Daniel Tally: Born Unknown; Living.
4. Paul Robert Skeels: Born about 1960; Living. Married August 4, 1984, in Winona, MN, to Shelia R. Husman: Born about 1961; Living.

After Henry S. Skeels died, Marie Louise (Anderson) Skeels married Howard E. Kyes.

Howard E. Kyes was born October 9, 1909, in the Village of Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI, and died May 1, 1997, in Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI, at age 87. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Kyes of Michigan and Minnie M. Doolittle of Wisconsin.

Drusilla L. Dugal was born September 9, 1913, in French Canada and died January 5, 1980, in Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI, at age 66. She was the daughter of Joseph A. Dugal of Chippewa Co., WI, and Clara N. Unknown of Wisconsin.

Howard E. Kyes and Drusilla L. Dugal were married 1936 in Unknown.

Howard E. Kyes and Drusilla L. (Dugal) Kyes had four children:

1. Lauren Kyes: Living.
2. Frank Kyes: Living.
3. Charles Kyes: Living.
4. Marlene Kyes: Living.

Howard E. Kyes and Marie Louise (Anderson) Skeels were married December 19, 1981, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. They were both widowed.

Howard E. Kyes and Marie Louise (Anderson) (Skeels) Kyes had no children.

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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).

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).

Henry S. Skeels was born April 5, 1920, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI.

Marie 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.

Henry and Marie were married in 1941.

Henry S. Skeels died March 24, 1972, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, at age 51.

Drusilla L. (Dugal) Kyes died January 5, 1980, in Cadott, Chippewa Co., WI, at age 66.

Marie Louise (Anderson) Skeels married Howard E. Kyes on December 19, 1981, in Eau Claire Co., WI.

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Saturday, October 1, 1996

Wayne Skeels obituary.

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, in Chippewa Co., WI, at age 87. Howard is buried in Brooklawn Cemetery, Cadott, WI.

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, May 3, 1997

Howard E. Kyes obituary.

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.

Marie Louise (Anderson) (Skeels) Kyes died September 8, 2000,in Roseville, Ramsey Co., MN, at age 79.

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Saturday, September 9, 2000

Mary Lou Kyes obituary.

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 married Georgeann Louis Burk on June 23, 1990, in Eau Claire Co., WI.

 Title:
 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.