Alas have found forgiveness for my late mother, Rosemary Rosamond Miles. Since I became sober twenty-seven years ago, I have been searching for the source of the shame-base that has been lurking in my family, coming from my mother’s people. On this day, I believe I have found it with the finding of the grave of Mother Wieneke who lies with her two children in the Saint Francis Cemetery in Iowa. Researchers are trying to discover the name of this mother. I suspect she was a Mother Superior of the Order of Saint Francis that fled Germany during Kulturkumph (culture war). This Mother appears to have quit the order, got married, and had children. If this is the case, then this Mother is a legend, a Fallen Angel, that best describes my mother. I suspect Rosemary became obsessed with the tales of Mother Wieneke, and thus employed her to escape the shame-base her mother, Mary Magdalene Rosamond, was also fixated on, before, and after she banished her husband, Royal Rosamond, from his home.
Mary ruled over her four beautiful daughters like a Major Superior. Mary’s cousin, founded Briar Cliff college in Dubuque Iowa. Above is a photo of Sisters as a dedication of Briar Cliff.
When Christine was ten, and Vicki five, they were awoken in the middle of the night to behold a Angel bathed in a bright blue light. The old crone up the street told me that a bright blue light came into her bedroom.
In 1992 I began my novel ‘Bonds With Angels’ in hope of getting all my siblings into Recovery, so we may know unity. Muses are seen as angels. I wanted my Muse to help bring unity to my story ‘Capturing Beauty’. Capturing Angels and Miracles is what the Catholic Church is all about. Three years ago I returned to the Catholic Church and finished taking my first common union. I forgave this church, and took my First Holy Communion. Could that Blue Angel have been Mother Wieneke?
Women were very scarce in the West. The nuns of OSF were perhaps the only white women around – that were no whores! Mother Wieneke had fled the ruthless Kaiser that was destroying the Catholic church in Germany. The OSF is now surrounded by hostile Indians. A good man offers to marry her, protect her, and be a good father to her children.
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Jon Presco
Copyright 2014
Mary Magdalene Wieneke-Rosamond is my grandmother. She married Frank Rosamond, who took the name Royal as a pen name. Mary’s cousins were Mother Mary Dominica Wieneke, Major Superior of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, co-founder of Briar Cliff University. Mother Mary’s brother was Father John C. Wieneke, brother of Philophena (Sister Mary Callista OSF) Wieneke, and Rosa E (Sister Mary Wieneke (Petronela OSF)).
In March 1929, Mother Mary Dominica Wieneke, Major Superior of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Dubuque, along with the Most Rev. Edmond Heelan, Bishop of the Sioux City Diocese, co-founded Briar Cliff College after meeting with members of the Sioux City community, who committed to raising $25,000 to support the establishment of a Catholic women’s college in Sioux City. The twelve foundresses of the College were carefully chosen by Mother Dominica. They were led by Sister Mary Servatius Greenen, who was named the first president.[2]
Briar Cliff University dedication, 1930
On September 18, 1930, the college, named Briar Cliff after the hill on which it is located, was dedicated. Four days later, 25 women started classes in Heelan Hall, the only building on campus at the time. In 1937, the university’s two-year program was extended to four years. Fifty-five men were admitted to Briar Cliff in 1965 and co-education was formalized in 1966 with the admission of 150 full-time male students. In 1967, the campus added the residence hall Toller to the facilities available to students, and continued in 1968 with the addition of Noonan Hall. In 1982, the athletic programs also received a new venue as the Newman Flanigan Center was built to house athletic competitions, coaches’ offices, and recreational classes.
A Master of Arts in Education program was added in 2001, the first post-baccalaureate degree offered by the institution. Briar Cliff College officially became Briar Cliff University on June 1, 2001.[3] In 2013 Briar Cliff added a Doctor of Nursing Practice, the first post-graduate degree offered at the university.[4] The 2013-2014 academic year would welcome the first cohort of DNP students.
Rosemary Rosamond
Mother: Mary Magdalene Rosamond
Father: Frank Rosamond
Pen Name: Royal Reuben Rosamond – Roy Reuben Rosamond – R.R.R.
Rosemary married: Victor William Presco in 1945 in Calfornia, and they born
Mark Broderick Presco – September 7, 1945
John Gregory Presco – October 8, 1946
Chistine Rosamond Presco – October 24, 1947 Died March 26, 1994
Victoria Mary Presco – May 14, 1950
Grave Record for Rosemary Rosamond Miles – San Bruno, CA
(1921 – 1997) – Golden Gate National Cemetery
Rosemary Rosamond Miles was born on September 26th, 1921 and died on January 29th, 1997. They were 75 years old when they died. Rosemary was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA. They were a veteran of the following wars: World War Ii.
Full Name: Rosemary Rosamond Miles
Birth Date:
09/26/1921
Death Date:
01/29/1997
Age at Death
75
Veteran Status
Military Branch
US NAVY
Military Rank
Y 2
War(s)
World War Ii
Cemetery and Grave Information
Cemetery
Golden Gate National Cemetery
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Cemetery Section ID
CA-15
Cemetery Site Number
J-5
Address 1300 Sneath Lane
San Bruno, California 94066
Cemetery Website Golden Gate National Cemetery
Cemetery Phone (650) 589-7737
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maguiggan/grpf0855.html
http://www.locategrave.org/l/561444/Rosemary-Rosamond-Miles-CA
The first Wieneke reunion was held at the home of Mary M. and Margaret Schmitz, Sunday, June 26, 1927, at Urbana. The former is a daughter of the late Margaret Wieneke Ernst, whose parents came to Iowa as pioneers and settled west of Cedar Rapids on the farm now owned by Henry Stark.
The crowd began to gather at 10:00 o’clock from all directions until there was over 200 present. A big basket dinner was served cafeteria style from a very long table in the yard at noon which was enjoyed by all. The afternoon was spent in a social time and a program consisting of letters read by Rev. John C. Wieneke of Cedar Falls from the following persons: Leon F. Lucas, Ontario, Cal., Mary M. Rosamond, Ventura, Cal., C. F. Wieneke, Ventura, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caldwell, Chino, Cal., and Mrs. Herman Wieneke and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wieneke from Adrian, Minn.; F. E. Augustine Jr., and Alfred Augustine, Chicago; Frances Rebasch(?) Vermillion, S. Dak.; Sister M. Perinet-Zwingle(?), Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schallau, Sutherland, Ia.; Mr. and Chas. Schallau, Grinnell. These letters were all very much enjoyed by the crowd and short talks were given by different ones. It was voted on and carried to have a reunion every year. Officers elected were John Stark, Sr., of Fairfax, P! res.; Mrs. Theo. Stark, Sec. And Treasurer. Committee appointed for the place were Henry Stark of Cedar Rapids, Ione(?) Wieneke, Marion, Fred Schrunk(?), Atkins. They met at once and decided ___ place for next year. Reunion to be held at Henry Stark, west of Cedar Rapids, the last Sunday in June. Before they began to leave for their homes ice cream, strawberriesand cake were served.
Those present were Joe Schmitz, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Schmitz and children Joseph and Irene; Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Miller and children, Alvena, Ida and Norma and Wasetta, from Vinton; Mr. and Mrs Matt Less, Mr and Mrs. Walter Less, and children Vernon, Bernice, Edward and Charles; Mrs Chas. Zabokotsky; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ernst and children, Leo and Mae; Eugene Miller and children, Evelyn, Lavon and Laverne, Walker, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown and children, Muriel, Chester, Mary Lois and Rebecca; Mr. and Mrs. John Stark, Sr., children Charles, Andrew and Katherine, Fairfax; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schminke, children Lillian and Irma, Mr. and Mrs. Will Schminke; Paul Hoerther, Atkins; Mr. and Mrs. Ewen Miller, Brandon; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Schmitz; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kelly; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Canterell; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schallau, children Genevieve, Margaret, Daniel, Bernard and Conroy, Rozella Nolan, Chris and John Schallau, Van Horne; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Boddicker, children Kenneth, Davi! d, Deloras and Doris; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Light and children John and Cordelia; Mr. and Mrs. John Becker, and son Elmer; Mr. and Mrs Arlo Becker and baby Harold; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Becker, Watkins, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. George Michael and children Edmund, Leonard and Donald; Tillie Lammers, Walker; Katherine Hiess; Mrs. Nick McDonovan, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wieneke, of Cascade; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bitzel, Libertyville, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Augustine and children, Elmer, Bernard, Hazle, Esther, and Juanita; Ida Wieneke; Mildred Lammers; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lammers and children, William, Deloras, Arthur, Herbert, Germaine, James, and Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grobstick; Mr. Henry Toebber, Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Wieneke, children Charles and Helen, Dyersville, Ia.; Mrs. George Heming and Katherine Wieneke, Dubuque, Ia.; Rev. John C. Wieneke, Dubuque, Ia.; Mr. Flynn of Cedar Falls, Ia.; Mr . Herman Chudz??ki, Children Victor, Lillian and Arthur; Nellie Kraut; Mr. and ! Mrs. T(?)onie Wieneke, Marion, Ia.; John May; Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Werner and children Hilda May, Christopher and Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Herman May and children Marie Alice and John; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Stark; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stark and sons, Calistus and Edward; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stark and children Marianna and Albert, John; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wieneke, and sons, Paul, Dick, and Bob; Henry Wieneke; Gladys Wieneke; Margaret Gaffney; Ed Stark; Ben Sormon; Callista Wieneke; Lola Schminkle; Mr. and Mrs. George Stark, and children Goldie May and Harold; Lizzie and Tillie Stark; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stark and children Herbert(?), Arnold, Ralph, Angelo, and Henry Adam; Mr. and Mrs. George Stark and daughter Leota; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stark, and daughters, Hazel, Geraldine and Iola; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Loung and children, Blanche, Francis, George, Vernon and Dale; Henry and Ben Wieneke, Cedar Rapids; Miss Whalen, Norway; Charles and Mary Horwelder, Watkins, Ia.”
Another clipping:
“Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lammers and family; Mr. and Mrs. Slim Wieneke and family; Mr. and Mrs. S. Albang and family; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Augustine and family; Mr. and Mrs. Frk. Grobstick; Mrs H. Toebber.; Misses Mildred Lammers, Ida, and Callista Wieneke of this city; Mrs. M. McDonovan, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wieneke of Cascade; Mr. and Mrs. Tohy Beitzel; Mrs. George Heming and Miss Kathryn Wieneke of Dubuque motored to Urbana, Iowa, last Saturday evening, where on Sunday they attended the first family reunion of the Wieneke families. They report having had a delightful time. Another reunion will be held again next year. An account of the event is being published elsewhere in this paper. Over 200 were in attendance.”
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