Fifth Generation


99. Elaine I. GEBHARDT was born on 14 November 1923 in Scott Township, Monroe County, WI.40 She died on 10 May 2011 at the age of 87 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.62

Obituary Notes: "Elaine I. Langland-Morton, 87, of Warrens, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Serenity House in Tomah. She was born Nov. 14, 1923, to Edwin and Sadie (Goetzke) Gebhardt in Warrens.

She was united in marriage to Gordon Langland Sr. on Jan. 11, 1947. He preceded her in death in December of 1988. She married Alton Morton in 1993 in Arizona. He preceded her in death in January of 2001. For many years she enjoyed traveling and spending time in Arizona during the winter months. She was a great cook and always made the Thanksgiving dressing for the family – she liked to make sure everyone had more than enough to eat. She also had a great appreciation for animals and loved her dogs and cats. Her other interests included reading and staying informed about current events. She had a sharp mind and enjoyed contributing her opinions in letters to the local newspaper. In addition to her love for her family, her greatest devotion was to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son, Gordon Jr. (Nina) of Warrens; a daughter Jean (Mike) Hough of Winthrop Harbor, Ill.; grandchildren Jonna Langland of Tomah, Erica Langland of Warrens, Rob Walenski of Tomah, Darcey (Chris) Visocnik of Kenosha, Becky (Phil) Huckeby of Kenosha, Jessica Hough of Winthrop Harbor, Megan (Bray) Grundy of Beach Park, Ill.; great-grandchildren Kyle and Drake Walenski, Aaron Pasch, Chloe Grundy, Brennan Huckeby and Owen Visocnik; brother Gene (Evelyn) Gebhardt of Warrens; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Gebhardt and Nel Gebhardt; a brother-in-law, Doug Griffin; many nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Eileen Schroeder; a son, John Langland; six brothers and sisters, Vivian Van Vorhees, Arlene Babbitt, Edwin Gebhardt Jr., Mary Ann Griffin, Vern “Babe” Gebhardt and Gordon Gebhardt.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 14 2011 at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St., Tomah."

Elaine I. GEBHARDT and Gordon Gene LANGLAND were married on 11 January 1947.40,62,63 Gordon Gene LANGLAND, son of John O. LANGLAND and Maria LOFOLL, was born on 10 April 1914.12 He died on 18 December 1988 at the age of 74.12

Elaine I. GEBHARDT and Gordon Gene LANGLAND had the following children:

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Eileen Lee LANGLAND.

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Jean Ione LANGLAND.

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John Gordon LANGLAND was born on 24 June 1955.12 He died on 10 July 1979 at the age of 24.12

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Gordon Maurice "Gordy" LANGLAND.

Elaine I. GEBHARDT and Alton MORTON were married in 1993 in Arizona.62 Alton MORTON died in January 2001.64