Gertrude Pauline Larsen (1893 – 1982)

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Gertrude Pauline Larsen & Frank R. LaBudde

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1893 ▸ October 23. Born in Union Grove, Racine Co, WI.
1900 ▸ June 4. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (39), wife Anna (36), children Amy K (10), Elna S (9), Gertrude P (6), Arnold G (4), Jesse C (1), and mother-in-law Kirsten Hjorth (64).
1910 ▸ May 9. CENSUS. Union Grove Village, Racine Co, WI. Household includes Ludwig (49) with wife Hannah (46) and children Amy J (20), Elonora S (19), Gertrude A (16), Arnold G (14), Jessie C (11), Lawrence (9), Evelyn (5); and Laborer Nels Meekma (24).
1917 ▸ November 2. Marriage to Frank Rheinhold LaBudde.
1918 ▸ September 21. Birth of son, Frank Rheinhold Jr.
1919 ▸ December 30. Birth of daughter, Carol Louise.
1920 ▸ February 9. CENSUS. Household includes Frank (31) with wife Gertrude (26), and children Frank Jr (1) and Carol L (2mos).
1930 ▸ May 9. CENSUS. Household includes Frank (41) with wife Gertrude (36), and children Frank Jr (11) and Carol Louise (10).

1940 ▸ April 4. CENSUS. Milwaukee, WI. Household includes Frank R. LaBudde (51) with wife Gertrude (46); children Frank (21) and Carol (20); Father-in-law Ludwig Larsen (79).
1950 ▸ April 19. CENSUS. Milwaukee, WI. Household includes Frank R (61) with wife Gertrude P (56).
1975 ▸ July 28. Death of Frank Labudde. Buried in Valhalla Memorial Park, Milwaukee, WI.
1982 ▸ September 8. Death of Gertrude Larsen. Buried in Valhalla Memorial Park, Milwaukee, WI.

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The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 5 January, 1915
pg 8
Neighborhood News

Union Grove
Louis Larsen and daughter Gertrude were Racine callers Saturday.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 15 February, 1916
pg 7
Extra

LaBudde Is Named As Superintendent Of County Schools
Frank LaBudde, principal of the Harvey school in this city, was today appointed county superintendent of schools to succeed G.J. Zimmerman, resigned.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 8 January, 1917
pg 9
Events In Social and Club Circles
Annual Field Day of Country Schools
The annual field day and educational contests take place tomorrow at the picnic grounds at Union Grove under the personal supervision of County Superintendent Frank LaBudde. The events were to have been held last week but were postponed on account of rain. All of the events are to be of great interest and a record-breaking attendance is expected if the weather is favorable. The educational contests will take place at 10 o’clock in the morning while the field events of which there are 40 will be started at 11 o’clock. F.C. Rogers, of the local Y.M.C.A. will have charge of the field events.
There are to be seven contestants in the educational contests, the winner of which will compete in the state contest at the state fair. The contest will be conducted by A.J. Smith, principle of the teachers’ training school, of Union Grove. The contestants and the schools they represent follow: Eleanor Barta, Lamberton school; Adolph Peterson, Mt. Pleasant, No. 6; Everett Hunter, Raymond, No. 5; Jessie Edwards, Dover, No. 2; Selma Storm, Norway, No. 3; Marie Vyvyan, Yorkville, No. 4.

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Thursday, 1 November, 1917
pg 6
About the Town
Miss Lita LaBudde went to Milwaukee today to attend the teachers’ convention and from there will go to Racine where she will attend the wedding of her brother, Frank LaBudde, who will be married to Miss Gertrude Larson, Friday. Edward LaBudde, of this city will also attend the wedding, acting as her brother’s best man.

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Monday, 5 November, 1917
pg 5
Society
Miss Gertrude Pauline Larsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Larsen, Union Grove, and Frank LaBudde, of Union Grove, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. LaBudde, of Crystal lake, were united in marriage, at high noon on Friday at the home of the bride’s parents, the Rev. J. Anderson performing the ceremony. Only the immediate relatives of the couple were guests at the nuptials.
The bride was attended by Miss Elna Larsen, as maid of honor, and Edward LaBudde, of this city, served his cousin as best man. Miss Mabel Larsen played the Mendelssohn wedding march.
The bride was lovely in a gown of white crepe meteor and a bridal veil of tulle. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses. Miss Elna Larsen wore a gown of blue pussywillow taffeta and carried sunburst roses.
Following the service dinner was served, the table decorations being in chrysanthemums and smilax, and immediately after the dinner Mr. and Mrs. LaBudde left for northern Wisconsin where they will remain for sometime. After December 1, the couple will be at home in Union Grove where the groom is county superintendent of schools.
The guests from away present at the nuptials were Mr. and Mrs. R.A. LaBudde, Crystal Lake, parents of the groom; Miss Litta LaBudde and Edward Labudde, of this city, cousins of the groom.

Burlington Free Press
Burlington, Wisconsin
Thursday, 10 October, 1918
pg 3
From Our Exchanges
A baby boy arrived at the home of Mrs. Frank LaBudde at Union Grove last week. Mr. LaBudde, former superintendent of schools of Racine county, is now in France with the Black Hawk division.

Wisconsin State Journal
Madison, Wisconsin
Monday, 28 October, 1918
pg 3
8 Badgers Win Straps At Artillery School
Washington, D.C., Oct. 28.—The committee on public information today announced the names of the following field artillery central officers’ training camp, Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky. They are recommended for commissions as second lieutenants, field artillery.
James Stuart Donnelly, Appleton, Wis.
James Phillips Hutchison, Mineral Point, Wis.
Frank Rein Labudde, Union Grove, Wis.
Leo Aloysius Reuder, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Edwin William Schulz, Wautoma, Wis.
George John Silernagel, Wausau, Wis.
Alfred Frederick Thompson, Grand Rapids, Wis.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 2 January, 1919
pg 4
From Our Exchanges
Lieutenant Frank LaBudde, former county superintendent of schools, has been honorably discharged from army service and has returned from Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina, to his home at Union Grove.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Saturday, 4 January, 1919
pg 9
Union Grove
Lieut. Frank LaBudde and family have moved to Kenosha where they will make their future home. Lieut. LaBudde, having received an honorable discharge from military service, will enter into employment with the Nash Motor company.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 12 April, 1920
pg 9
Union Grove
Mrs. Frank LaBudde and children, of Kenosha, spent the past several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Monday, 12 July, 1920
pg 9
County News

Union Grove
Mr. and Mrs. LaBudde and children and Mrs. Ed LaBudde, of Kenosha, the Misses Elva and Jessie Larsen, of Racine, and Mrs. Arnold Larsen, of Medford, were Sunday and Monday visitors at the L. Larsen home.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 2 March, 1922
pg 7
The Altar

Larsen – Monk
Miss Jessie Camille Larsen, 1014 State street, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen, of Union Grove, became the bride of Louis P. Monk, 1421 Hamilton avenue, at the home of the bride’s parents in Union Grove at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, February. 28. The Rev. G.W. Genszler, pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion, Racine, performed the marriage ceremony.
The house was decorated beautifully with flowers, carrying out a bridal idea in pink and white. The bride was very lovely in her white satin Canton crepe wedding gown with its pearl trimming. Her bouquet was of white roses, sweet peas and lilies of the valley, fashioned into a big shower.
Mrs. N. LaBudde, the bride’s sister, sang, “The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” accompanied by another sister, Miss Elva Larsen. Immediate relatives and a few friends attended the marriage ceremony and the dinner which followed.
The bride and groom left for a three or four weeks’ honeymoon trip through the south. After May 1 they will be at home to friends at 3621 Washington avenue. Mr. Monk is the son of Mr. P.S. Monk, of this city. He is the assistant manager of the Harvey Spring company.
Mrs. William Mertins and sons, William and Kenneth, of Pontiac, Michigan.; Mrs. E. Sweet and Miss M. Hansen, of Chicago; Mrs. N. LaBudde and two children, of Glenbeulah, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Monk, Mrs. Earl Daladay, the Misses Coletta Moryks and Elva Larsen and Sherman Linton, of Racine, were guests at the wedding.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 30 November, 1923
pg 11
Society News

The Altar

Larsen-Linton.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Larsen of Union Grove, announce the marriage of their daughter, Elna Larsen, of 1014 State street, Racine, to Sherman H. Linton, 1421 Hamilton avenue, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Linton, of Logan, O. The ceremony was performed at 2 o’clock Thanksgiving day at the bride’s home in Union Grove. The Rev. Mr. Swenson performed the ceremony.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. La Budde, of Milwaukee; Messrs. and Mmes. F. Linton, E. Talladay, L. Skow and family, Mrs. Hjorth and Mr. and Mrs. L. Munk, of Racine.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 26 June, 1925
pg 13
County News

Union Grove
Frank La Budde and family of Wauwatosa passed Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Friday, 5 March, 1926
pg 13
The Altar

Larson – Fadner
Union Grove, Wis., March 5. — A pretty house wedding occurred on Thursday, March 4, at 4 o’clock p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson, when their daughter, Evelyn, became the bride of Glenn R. Fadner of Milwaukee. The ceremony was performed under a white wedding bell which hung from a canopy of daffodils and greens, the Rev. Frank Dexter officiating. There were no attendants. The bride’s gown was of white brocaded georgette and satin black Canton and she carried a bouquet of bridal roses and sweetpeas.
Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served to the guests, all of whom were near relatives, and included the following: Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Fadner, Robert and Thelma Fadner, Lawrence Lepine, Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fadner, Miss Marcia Fadner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank La Budde, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Monk, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linton, Mrs. F. Hjorth, Racine. The bride and groom left the same evening for a short honeymoon trip, and will be at home April 1 at 614 Wilson street, Milwaukee.
Mrs. Fadner is one of Union Grove’s well known and much esteemed young women, popular among the younger crowd, and prominent in the Baptist church, of which she was organist for some time. She is a graduate of the local high school and followed that with a year at business college in Racine. For some time she was employed as bookkeeper at the Service garage.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Fadner of Fond du Lac, and is with the Mennel Construction company at Milwaukee.
An interesting detail of the event was the fact that it was the thirty-ninth wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Larson.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 8 March, 1927
pg 10
Union Grove

Celebrate Wedding Anniversary.
On Saturday, March 5, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larson of this village celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary by entertaining several of their children and grandchildren at their home in the northwestern edge of the village. Those present at the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Linton and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, of Racine; Mr. and Mrs. F.L. LaBudde, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fadner and son of Wauwatosa, and Grace Larson of Union Grove. A 1 o’clock dinner was served, at which time a beautiful gift was presented the parents from all the children. Those of the family unable to be present were Mrs. Albert James and family of Pensacola, Fla., Arnold of Evanston, and Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Larson were married in Union Grove and have made this their home since that time. Both are prominent members of the Baptist church and are highly-respected citizens.

NOTE: This refers probably to the high school graduation of youngest daughter, Grace Larsen.
The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 31 May, 1928
pg 12
Union Grove
Union Grove, Wis., May 30. — Among the home comers and others personally related to the graduates who came for the Commencement exercises Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Will Letsom, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Achen, Kenosha; Mrs. William Frook, Millicent and Edith, and Miss Emma Kautcky, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Monk, Racine; Mrs. F. La Budde and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fadner of Milwaukee.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Thursday, 29 August, 1929
pg 22
Union Grove
Baptist Sunday School Picnic
Tuesday proved an ideal day for the Baptist Sunday school picnic, which was held at Eagle lake and wan an enjoyable affair. Games and races furnished an interesting program during the afternoon and winners of races were as follows: Boy’s race — Orville Gabrielson; young ladies’ race — Alice Hansen; ladies’ dash — Mrs. Louis Monk; three-legged race — Grace Larson, Constance Morgensen; three-legged race for girls — Louise Hansen, Hannah Louise Taylor; same for boys — Niles Hansen, Arthur Hansen; wheelbarrow race — Harvey Hansen, Mr. Wilcox; one-legged race for boys — Orville Gabrielson; one-legged race, girls — Hannah Louise Taylor; backward race, girls — Hannah L. Taylor; backward race, boys — Niles Hansen, Orville Gabrielson; little girls’ one-legged race — Carol LaBudde; little girls’ backward race — Ethel Hansen, first; Delores Drinkwater, second; somersault race for girls — Ethel Hansen.
Miss Ada Ibson had charge of the amusements. Dinner and supper were served to the large crowd present.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 18 September, 1935
pg 1
Probe Reveals Crash Details
Auto Hit While Turning Into Driveway Near Union Grove.
Investigation by Coroner E.B. Yanny and members of the sheriff’s department of an accident in which Mrs. Larson, wife of Louis Larson, also known as Ludwig Larson, was killed yesterday afternoon near Union Grove, revealed that the auto in which they were riding was being driven into the driveway leading to the farm of James Larson on Highway 11.
Another car operated by Arthur Dibble, of Antioch, Ill., following the Larson car struck the Union Grove man’s auto, causing it to topple over onto its side. In the crash, the door of the auto opened and Mrs. Larson was thrown out, and pinned beneath the car.
A third auto, preceding the Larson car, had turned into the James Larson driveway and its driver witnessed the accident. Mrs. Larson was the only person to suffer injuries. Some damage resulted to both cars.

Returning From Wife’s Funeral.
Mr. Dibble was returning from a northern city where his wife had been buried. He was bringing an aunt, Mrs. Rathe, of Manitowoc to Racine.
Accompanying Mr. Larson, besides his wife were Mrs. Elner Erickson and Mrs. Harry Erickson.
Deputy sheriffs were called at 6:40 last night to Highway 41 a mile south of Highway 20 where deputies found that a truck with semi-trailer driven by S. Tweeth, 426 Madison street, Eau Claire, Wis., and an auto operated by G.M. Smith, Route 2, Box 169, Racine, had collided.
Mr. Smith was driving east on a gravel road at the time of the collision. Riding in the Smith car were Mrs. Peter Soloniski and her four children who live on the Smith farm. One of the daughters suffered leg and head bruises and the others sustained bruises.

Funeral Friday.
Mrs. Larson, who was one of the oldest members of the Baptist church in Union Grove, is survived by her husband; two sons, Arnold, Desplaines, Ill., and Lawrence, San Antonio, Tex.; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton, and Grace Larson of Racine and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Union Grove Baptist church, and burial will be in Union Grove cemetery. The remains may be viewed at Hanson’s chapel Thursday evening, and at the church from 12 noon Friday until the time of the service.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Tuesday, 24 September, 1935
pg 10
Union Grove
Union Grove, Wis., Sept. 22, — Funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, whose tragic death shocked and grieved the community. The church was crowded to capacity with friends from Racine and surrounding country, many of them, including Undertaker Hanson, having at some time been Sunday school pupils of Mrs. Larsen. Her devotion to home and church was paramount in her life, and her Christian influence has been valuable.
The Rev. C.H. Wilcox delivered the sermon, Rev. Hansen of Grove avenue Baptist church of Racine, read the scriptures, and Rev. A.Swenson of Columbus, Ohio, a former pastor, made remarks and offered prayer. “Home of the Soul” and “Saved by Grace” were sung by Mrs. Ernest Erickson and Mary Rotunda, with Louise Hansen at the piano. The Rev. F.N. Dexter of the Congregational and Rev. Frizelle of First Baptist church, Racine, gave closing prayers. Pall bearers were Harry and Ernest Erickson, Daniel Ibsen, Henry Anderson, Howard and Reuben Petersen and burial was in Union Grove cemetery.
Relatives from away who attended were children of the deceased, Mrs. Amy James, Pensacola Fla.; Lawrence of San Antonio, Tex; Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill.; Mmes. Gertrude La Budde, of Milwaukee, Jessie Monk, Eleanor Linton, Evelyn Fadner with their families, and Miss Grace from Racine.

Unknown Newspaper
September, 1935
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen
Mrs. Hannah Christine Larsen, wife of Ludwig Larsen of Union Grove, WI, was born in the neighborhood of Ringsted, Sjelland, Denmark, March 5, 1864. She was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 1935, when an automobile driven by Arthur Wibble of Antioch, IL, struck the Larsen car from the rear as Mr. Larsen was turning into the driveway at the John Larsen home east of the village of Union Grove.
Mrs. Larsen came to the Raymond community in her eighteenth year. At Christmas time in 1884 she yielded her heart to the Lord Jesus and shortly thereafter united with the Union Grove Baptist Church upon her confession of faith. She remained a staunch and faithful member all her days, highly esteemed as a devoted Christian among all her acquaintances. She was especially interested and active in the ladies organization of the church. She served as treasurer of the Mission Circle for many years, as well as in other official capacities.
Mrs. Larsen is survived by her husband; two sons Arnold of Des Plaines, IL, and Lawrence of San Antonio, TX; six daughters, Mrs. Al James, Pensacola, FL; Mrs. Frank LaBudde, Milwaukee, WI; Mrs. Glen Fadner, Mrs. L.P. Monk, Mrs. Elna Linton and Miss Grace Larsen of Racine, WI; and eighteen grandchildren and a host of friends.
May God in His own way and in His infinite mercy, comfort and cheer and sustain each one and all whose hearts are made heavy by her sudden departure.
Burial services were held from the Union Grove Baptist church. The funeral was said to be the largest ever held in that church. The writer was present and read the Scripture and led in the prayer. Rev. Albert Swensen of Defiance, a former pastor and personal friend of the family read the obituary and paid a personal tribute to the deceased. The Pastor H.C. Wilcox, brought a helpful message from Ps. 121. Burial was made in the village cemetery south of town.
L.E. Petersen.

Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola, Florida
Wednesday, 19 December, 1945
pg 6
Personal Mention
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred James have as their guests in their home, 600 West Blount street, Mrs. James’ nephew, Lt. Frank La Budde and his wife who are en route to New Orleans to spend a short time before going to New York. Lieutenant LaBudde has just been released from the service to inactive duty.

The Racine Journal-Times
Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, 12 March, 1947
pg 18
Obituary And Funeral Notices
Larsen, Louis
1535 North 40th St.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Age 86. Passed away March 11 at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee. Born Aug. 25, 1860, in Brenderslev [sic], Denmark, he had lived in the United States for 65 years, most of them spent in and around Union Grove. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Alfred James, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. L.P. Monk, Gary, Ind., Mrs. Glen Fadner, Oshkosh, Mrs. Elna Linton, Racine, Mrs. Frank LaBudde and Miss Grace Larsen, both of Milwaukee; two sons, Arnold, Des Plaines, Ill., and Lawrence of San Antonio, Texas; 18 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Union Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Henry Foss officiating. Burial in Union Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hanson Funeral Home Friday afternoon and evening, and at the Union Grove Baptist Church Saturday morning from 11 o’clock until time of services.

NOTE: Have not found an obituary for Gertrude Larsen LaBudde, who died September 7, 1982.

NOTE: Obituary for Amy Larsen James.
Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola, Florida
Wednesday, 28 December, 1949
pg 3
Obituary

Mrs. Amy J. James
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy J. James, wife of Alfred James, Sr., who died Tuesday at her residence, 600 West Belmont street, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Lloyd-Fauria Funeral home, with the Rev. John D. Thomas officiating.
Burial will be in St. John’s cemetery, with the following serving as pallbearers: J.H. McCormack, J.J. McCabe, H.L. Marter, Robert Palmer, Howard Humphries, and Duncan McDavid.
Mrs. James was a native of Union Grove, Wisc., and came to Pensecola in 1916 from Bay Minette, Ala. She was a member of the First Baptist church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Dracos and Miss Amy James; a son, Alfred James, Knoxville; two brothers, Arnold Larsen, Des Plaines, Ill., and Lawrence Larsen, San Antonio, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. E.S. Linton, Racine, Wisc.; Mrs. F.R. LaBudde and Miss Grace Larsen, Milwaukee; Mrs. L.P. Monk, Gary, Ind.; and four grandchildren.

The Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Monday, 30 June, 1975
pg 10
Obituaries
Frank R. LaBudde
Graveside services for Frank R. LaBudde, 86, retired Milwaukee elementary school principal and native of the Elkhart Lake area, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Valhalla Memorial Park, Milwaukee.
Mr. LaBudde, who as a young man was a school principal at Glenbeulah, died Saturday at WOOD Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee. He had been living in Whitewater since retiring in 1958.
Friends may call this evening at the Harder Funeral Home, 4217 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee.
Mr. LaBudde taught several years in Sheboygan County rural schools, then earned a teaching certificate from the old Milwaukee Normas School. He later earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin.
He had been principal of schools in Racine County and of several in the Milwaukee area.
During World War II he served with the U.S. Army field artillery.
He had been active for years in scouting and conservation.
Survivors are his widow, Gertrude; three sisters, Mrs. Edgar Schroeder and Adeline LaBudde of Plymouth and Mrs. Andrew Kordick of Wauwatosa; a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Carol) Alt of Milwaukee, and a son, Frank R. II, Montgomery, Ala.