EDWARD HENNINGS Our citizens were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Edward Hennings, which occurred at his home on Calumet Street on Tuesday at 1 a.m. Heart failure was the cause of his demise. Mr. Hennings had been listening to the radio in the evening when he suffered a heart attack. A physician was summoned but he was beyond medical aid, passing away a few hours later. Deceased was born in New Holstein on August 5, 1860, and lived in this village all his life, where he conducted a saloon, hall and boarding house, and sold farm machinery for 23 years. For the past nine years he had lived in retirement. On August 5, 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Engel, who survives him, also one daughter, Mrs. Roma Shell, and four sons, Arno Lawrence and Lester of New Holstein, and Herbert of Sheboygan. He also leaves two brothers, Wm. of Jamestown, N. Dakota, and August of Thorp, Wis. The funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in New Holstein cemetery. Tri-County Record, January 22, 1926
MAX HENNINGS Died, on Monday, Mr. Max Hennings, age 78 years. Death was caused by a blood vessel bursting. Deceased was the step father of County superintendant Severin and Justice Jacob Severin. He was buried today in presence of many friends. Chilton Times, December 10, 1890
ADELLA HENSCHEL From Calumet county marriage records: Louis Henschel and Adella Thiesen (v.4 p.34) Married Jan. 6, 1904 in religious ceremony in Town of New Holstein Louis Henschel Son of Louis Henschel and Louise Buchmann Farmer –born Town of Russell, Sheboygan County Adella Thiessen Daughter of Thies Thiesen and Margaret Jansen Born Town of New Holstein Witnesses Adam Henschel, Linda Thiesen, Emil Thiel and Emma Henschel
LOUIS HENSCHEL From Calumet county death records: Louis Henschel (v.11 p.491) Husband of Adella Oct. 18, 1869-Oct. 5, 1945 Son of Louis Henschel and Louisa Buchman, both born Germany Born Town of Russell, Sheboygan County –farmer Died from “myocardial degeneration” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ******* (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
DORIS HERBERG Mrs. Doris Herberg of this village passed away at the home of her son at Sheboygan Falls Sunday, where she had been staying since she left the hospital at Plymouth. Mrs. Herberg had always resided here until recently, when she was taken to the hospital, having been in poor health for several months. She was laid to rest here Wednesday afternoon with services at 2:30 p.m. at the Reformed church, Rev. Plappert officiating. She reached the age of 67 years and leaves three children, two daughters and a son, to mourn her death. Chilton Times, September 13, 1919
HILDEGARD HERWIG Miss Hildegard Herwig, 79, a resident at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility the past 20 years, died Tuesday afternoon. She was born June 2, 1905 in Sheboygan Falls, a daughter of Henry and Minnie Buechel Herwig. She attended schools in Chippewa Falls. Survivors include a brother, William of Kiel. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at Meiselwiz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Stephen Pabody, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Plymouth, will officiate. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery. No Newspaper named, May 7, 1985
EDNA HILDEBRANDT Edna Hildebrandt, 82, formerly of Route 2, New Holstein, a resident of Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, for the past 14 years, died there Friday afternoon. She was born in the Town of Greenbush Feb. 27, 1903, a daughter of the late Martin and Durkey Puhl Rader. She graduated from Elkhart Lake High School in 1921. On Oct. 22, 1925, she married Hugo C. Hildebrandt at Community United Church of Christ, Elkhart Lake. The couple farmed in rural New Holstein. He died April 19, 1979. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, and its Women’s Guild. She was also a charter member of the Women’s Guild at Community UCC. Survivors include three sons, a daughter, 19 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Schilling, of Plymouth, Mrs. Hilda Reichardt and Mrs. Edith Mielczarski, both of Kiel. She was preceded in death by a sister. Family services were held Saturday afternoon at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein. The Rev. Albert Borns, pastor of St. John UCC, officiated. Burial was in New Holstein City Cemetery. No newspaper named, July 5, 1985
ALEX HILL Alex Hill, 65, died at this home here on Friday morning at 10 o’clock, after a serious illness of the past three months. He spent some time at the Wisconsin General hospital at Madison. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with the Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Mr. Hill was born in this city on March 23, 1870, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Hill. As a young man he became a telegraph operator and was employed at Pound for several years, and at Des Moines, Iowa. Later he returned to this city and conducted a dray business here for 13 years and then retired because of ill health. Survivors are: two sisters, Miss Mary Schildhauer, of this city, with whom he made his home and Mrs. Theodore Stuedel of Chilton, and three brothers, Hugo Hill of Milwaukee, Emil Hill of here, and Otto Hill of Fowlerville, Mich. Tri-County Record, January 16, 1936 (Note: His tombstone has d. 1935)
IDA HILL Mrs. Ida Hill passed away at her home here on Wednesday following a paralytic stroke. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Timm, who were among the first to settle in New Holstein. She was born in Germany April 7, 1843, and came to Wisconsin with her parents when she was five years of age. In April 1862 she was united in marriage to Detlef Schildhauer, and they moved to Kiel where Mr. Schildhauer passed away four years later. She then returned to this city and in 1870 was married to Reinhart Hill. They made their home here, Mr. Hill passing away in 1896. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Mary Schildhauer of her first marriage, and Mrs. Theodore Steudel of Chilton, of the second marriage. Four sons, Alex of this city, Hugo of Milwaukee, Emil of Valders, and Otto of Lansing, Michigan, also survive. Tri-County Record, May 30, 1929
ANNA MARGARETHA HIPKE Mrs. Anna Margaretha Johanna Hipke, nee Rolfs, was born in Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, July 24, 1841. She came with her parents to New Holstein in the first pioneer band in the summer of 1848. Her father erected the first pioneer log cabin on what is now “Honeymoon Hill” on the old Dr. Bock farm. Here her girlhood days were passed, and in 1860 she was united in marriage to Christian Hipke, and with him she shared the hardships and struggles of pioneer farm life on a farm south of the village. Nine children were born to them, of whom seven survive, the two younger daughters, Frieda and Flora, preceding their mother in death, the former in 1896, the latter in March 1900. In the early ‘90’s, failing health compelled her husband to give up farm life, and in February 1897, he was called by death. Since then Mrs. Hipke made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schueler, where she had the best of care and attention. She enjoyed uncommonly good health until last Friday when, without any forewarning, she suffered a stroke of apoplexy, and for three days she continued to linger on the borderland of the realm of eternal night, at short intervals regaining consciousness until Monday morning her eyes closed in her last sleep. The deceased was of happy and sunny disposition and enjoyed besides the love and devotion of her children the friendship and esteem of all who came within the circle of her acquaintance. Seven children,-- three sons, John, of Oregon, Louis, of this village; George, of Stanley, Wis; and four daughters; Mrs. August Jens, of Fremont, Mich., Mrs. Henry Schueler, of New Holstein, Mrs. W. F. Sell and Mrs. Wm. Koehring of Milwaukee, survive; besides 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers; John Rolfs of Milwaukee and Peter Rolfs of Appleton, and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Kroehnke and Mrs. Lena Arps of this village, and Mrs. Wm. Kurtz, of South Dakota, also mourn. Calumet County Reporter, February 2, 1917 ******** From Calumet county marriage records: Christian Hipke and Anna Margaretha Helena Rolfs (v.1 p.54) Married July 10, 1861 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Christian Hipke Son of Friederick Wilhelm Hipke and Anna Maria Born in Germany -farmer Anna Margaretha Helena Rolfs Daughter of Peter Hans Rolfs and Catharina Margaretha Johanna ******* (Note: There is a picture of Christian and Anna in the glass negative photos with their daughter Anna Koehring entry)
AUGUSTA HIPKE Augusta Hipke Died Following Lengthy Illness Funeral of Lifelong Meggers Residnet Is Held on Tuesday Miss Augusta Hipke, a lifelong resident of town New Holstein, Calumet county, passed away on Saturday evening, October 11, at 8 o’clock. Miss Hipke was born August 13, 1878 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hipke. She was born on the Hipke homestead located about four miles north of New Holstein. Here she spent her entire life. Since the death of her parents she kept house for her brother William. The deceased had been ailing since February, 1929. Last December she was so ill that death seemed to be a matter of but a short time. Her strong constitution however and the care given by her loved ones permitted her to recover and she regained fair health. During the latter part of this summer the former ailment returned, and she failed gradually until she passed away on Saturday evening. She attained the age of 52 years, 1 month, and 18 days, and is survived by 3 sisters, and two brothers, namely; Mary, Mrs. Henry Jochimsen, of Medford; Martha, Mrs. William Krempins, of Medford; Mrs. Frieda Colllin, Chilton; George Hipke of Stockbridge, and William Hipke, who lives on the Hipke homestead north of New Holstein, and where the deceased also resided. Miss Hipke was a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society of St. John’s Reformed church, and of A. E. Hansen Woman’s Relief Corps at New Holstein, and the Chilton G. U. G. Germania. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the home, and at 2 o’clock from St. John’s Reformed church, New Holstein. The Rev. A. Geo. Schmid was the officiating pastor. Interment took place in the city cemetery. Tri-County Record, October 16, 1930
CARL HIPKE One of the early pioneers of New Holstein, Carl Ludwig Hipke, passed away Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, after years of toil in making a farm out of the wilderness that surrounded New Holstein. His days of labor are over but he will long be remembered by those who knew him. Mr. Hipke was born in Megelhausen, Schleswig – Holstein, Germany, August 27, 1836. He came to America with a small band of immigrates(sic) and settled on a farm now known as Meggers Corners. He was married in 1863 and was blessed with ten children, of which four, besides his wife preceded him in death. Mr. Hipke was of that hardy pioneer stock that lives to a good old age or until the devastation of time stills the heart pulse forever. He was respected by all who knew him and they with the bereaved family mourn his death. The funeral was held at two o’clock Friday afternoon, interment taking place in the New Holstein cemetery. Chilton Times, Feb 1, 1919
DORA HIPKE From Calumet county death record (v.9 p.249) Dora Hipke nee Vollstedt Aug. 18, 1869-Dec. 8, 1933 Wife of Louis Hipke Daughter of Nicolas Vollstedt (born Germany) and Sophie Jens (born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “uremic coma –chronic nephritis –cardio vascular renal” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ********* Mrs. Louis Hipke passed away at her home here Friday morning after an illness of several years. Mrs. Hipke, nee Dora Vollstedt, was born August 18, 1869 in New Holstein, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Vollstedt. She spent her entire life in this community. In the year 1897, on Nov. 25, she was united in marriage to Louis N. Hipke of this city. She is survived by her husband and two son, Elmer and Winfield and one grandson, Jack; four sisters, Mrs. A. T. Hipke, Mrs. Peter Iversen, Mrs. John Schwalenberg, all of this city; and Mrs. George Schaar of West Allis; three brothers, August, Edward and George Vollstedt, all of this city. Funeral services were held at the Turner hall Monday afternoon at two o’clock, the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating, with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, December 14, 1933 ********* From Calumet county marriage records (v.3 p.221) Louis W. Hipke b: Town of New Holstein –merchant in New Holstein p: Christian Hipke and Margaretha Rolfs m: Nov. 25, 1897 in residence of brides father –civil ceremony –Town of New Holstein Witnesses August Vollstedt and Anna Hipke to: Dora Vollstedt b: Town of New Holstein p: Nicholaus Vollstedt and Sophia Jens
ELFRIEDA HIPKE Miss Elfrieda Hipke, aged 22 years, daughter of Christian Hipke, died at her home in New Holstein, on Monday last after a brief illness from that dread disease diphtheria and was buried on the same day. The young lady left her home a short time ago for Milwaukee to assist in caring for the children of her sister, Mr. Wm. Sell of that city, who were ill with that disease. Miss Hipke was held in high esteem by those who knew her. The bereft family have the heartfelt sympathy of The Times in this, their time of grief and mourning. Chilton Times, January 1897
ELMER N. HIPKE Elmer N. Hipke, 72, of 2119 Prospect St., New Holstein, died early Monday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient one day. Born in New Holstein on March 16, 1898, he was a son of the late L.W. and Dora Vollstedt Hipke. He was employed by the Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products Co. for 25 years prior to his retirement. Mr. Hipke was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. He married the former Julia Stoll on May 15, 1938 in Kiel. He was a member of the New Holstein Masonic Lodge and St. John United Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, and a brother, Winfield of New Holstein. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and until the time of services. Masonic rites will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (No newspaper named, no date)
GEORGE HIPKE Funeral services for George Hipke, who passed away at the home of Mrs. Nic. Hass in the town of Stockbridge on Monday, were held at the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church here Thursday. Mr. Hipke was born in this vicinity August 7th, 1880, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hipke. He is survived by one brother, William Hipke of the town of New Holstein and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Jochimsen of Medford, Mrs. Frieda Collin of Stratford, and Mrs. Martha Krampin, a patient of the Memorial hospital at Sheboygan. The Rev. A. G. Schmid officiated with burial in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, August 13, 1936
JACOB HIPKE Jacob Hipke, one of the pioneers of New Holstein, died at 5:00 o’clock Friday afternoon, July 23rd, at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 6 days at the home of his son Alfred Hipke. Death came to him without a struggle, as the fire dies out for want of fuel, so he went to sleep peacefully. He was born at Bergenhusen, Schleswig Holstein, Germany on the 17th day of June 1834. In the year 1858, a year after the death of his father he emigrated to America and worked as a laborer in Illinois for two years helping to build the railroad for the Illinois Central railroad. During those two years he saved his money and with it returned to his fatherland. The following spring he with his mother, brother and sister again emigrated to America arriving at New York on the 17th day of June this birthday after a voyage of 6 weeks and 4 days. From there they went to Chicago by railroad eventually arriving at New Holstein about the first of July. Instead of going to Illinois, the prairie lands with which he was acquainted and which was waiting to the turned over, he came to the forests of New Holstein because his mother was homesick for her neighbors who had preceded them to the new Schleswig Holstein, where he bought a 60 acre farm in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, erected a shanty on a sand knoll and there he, his mother, brother and sister spent their first years in primeval forest, clearing and breaking the soil. Provisions were decidedly scarce and flour was obtained by carrying a bag of wheat to Fond du Lac or Manitowoc a distance of twenty-four miles, returning with the flour the next day. He married a nobel woman, Elsabea Cathrina Schroeder, September 25, 1858. To this union were born eight children all of whom with the exception of Karsten Wm. Frederick Hipke survive him. The children living are Mrs. Anna Piper of Sheboygan, Cecilia Hipke of New Holstein, Dr. Wm. Hipke of Marshfield, Dr. Gustav A. Hipke of Milwaukee, Arthur S. Hipke of Chilton, Alfred T. Hipke of New Holstein, and Ludmilla Hipke of New Holstein. Of his brothers and sisters he is survived by William Hipke of Herscher, Illinois, Mrs. Anna Hauschild of New Holstein, Carl Hipke of New Holstein and George Hipke of Girard, Penn. After clearing the first land he bought another adjoining forty acres in the town of New Holstein. Here he struggled for years and in the fall of 1888 sold his farm, bought the Adolph Moeller homestead in the village of New Holstein where he intended to spend the reminder of his life with his wife, but “man proposes and God disposes” as in the spring of 1889 when he was about to move to his new home his helpmate died after a short illness. His wife never enjoyed the new home and rest from hard work which he had anticipated with her. He however moved into his new home where his daughter Cecilia kept house for him and otherwise served to his wants, her life was his life, she as far as possible strove to fill the place which was left vacant by death and aided decidedly in helping to make his life a pleasant one. In the fall of 1908 he sold his house and lived with his son, Alfred in our village until his death. Everything was done that possibly could be done by his son and his wife to make life as comfortable as possible and although his stay with them was very short, he lived to appreciate their kindness. His daughter Ludmilla being a trained nurse, attended to him during his last illness and it was a privilege as well as a satisfaction to him to have her with him night and day. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and was largely attended by his many friends and relatives. Interment took place in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. Schilknecht officiated. Calumet County Reporter, July 28, 1909
JULIA HIPKE Mrs. Julia Hipke, 72, a resident of the Calumet Homestead since August 1972, died there Saturday afternoon of an apparent heart attack. She was the widow of Elmer N. A resident of New Holstein since 1926, she was born in Kiel May 3, 1901, a daughter of the late Herman and Kathrine Mattes Stoll. She attended Kiel schools and the Milwaukee Business College. On May 15, 1926, she was married to Mr. Hipke in Kiel. He died May 17, 1971. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, New Holstein-Calumet Eastern Star Chapter 262, New Holstein American Legion Auxiliary 124 and several city social clubs. Survivors are two sons, six grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lilly Tagge of New Holstein, and Mrs. Esther Eckardt of Kiel. Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein. The Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John UCC officiating. Burial will be in New Holstein City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today, where there will be Eastern Star Services at 7:30 p.m. today. (No newspaper named, 7-1973 handwritten on the obituary)
LOUIS HIPKE From Calumet county death record (v.9 p.574): Louis William Hipke Jan. 24, 1870-May 7, 1936 Husband of Dora Hipke Son of Christian Hipke (born Germany) and Margaret Rolfs (born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein –sec. Treasurer of manufacturing company Died from “gastric carcinoma” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ********* Louis W. Hipke, 66, well-known resident of this city, passed away at his home here at 5:04 p.m. on Thursday, after having been seriously ill for the past five weeks. Mr. Hipke returned to his home here on April 29 from the Milwaukee General Hospital, where he underwent a major operation on March 31. Mr. Hipke was born here January 24, 1870, and spent the greater part of his life here. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hipke, who were early settlers in this community. He attended the Lincoln school here and later was graduated from the Oshkosh Normal school, after which he taught for several years in Charlestown and for one year at Knellsville. He was united in marriage with Miss Dora Vollstedt on November 25,1897, and the couple resided at Hilbert for one year and at Chilton for the same length of time, after which they returned to this city. Mr. Hipke conducted a general mercantile store in this city for several years and for the past thirty years was secretary of the Calumet County Mutual Insurance Company. He also served as village clerk for 25 years. He was a charter member of the local camp of Modern Woodmen of America and was also affiliated with the New Holstein Turnverein, the Calumet Club and the New Holstein Chamber of Commerce. Following are the survivors: two sons, Elmer and Winfield; two grandchildren, Jack and Gerald Hipke, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Schueler of New Holstein, and Mrs. Mary Jens of Fremont, Neb., and two brothers, George of Stanley, and John of Los Angeles, California. Directors of the Calumet County Mutual Insurance Company were honorary pall- bearers at the funeral and the active pallbearers were six nephews; Norman Schueler, Howard, Richard and Gilbert Hipke, Robert Schwalenberg and Waldemar Vollstedt. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. The Rev. A. George Schmidt of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church officiated and burial was.....(rest missing) (5-14-1936 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper cited)
LUDMILLA HIPKE Miss Ludmilla Hipke of New Holstein, daughter of Jacob and Elsadae Schroeder Hipke, passed away at the home of her brother, Dr. William Hipke at Marshfield Wednesday morning. The deceased was born October 6, 1878, in Town of Schleswig, and the family moved to New Holstein in 1889. She graduated from the Chilton Grade and High school and then graduated as a registered nurse from Trinity hospital in Milwaukee. For several years she practiced nursing at Milwaukee and was superintendent at the Los Angeles, California County hospital for 3 years; then she spent several years on the Island of Maui, Hawaiian Islands, as supervising nurse for a large sugar corporation. Miss Hipke was a charter member of the Tuesday Club and a member of the New Holstein Chapter of the Eastern Star. She and her sister, Celia spent the recent winters in Tampa, Fla., and the summers at her home in New Holstein. Survivors are a sister, Celia, and four brothers, A. T. Hipke of New Holstein, Dr. G. A. Hipke of Milwaukee, A. S. Hipke of Chilton and Dr. William Hipke of Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, the Rev. Noah Bess of Manitowoc officiating and interment will be made in the New Holstein cemetery. No newspaper named, 1941
MARY VOLLSTEDT HIPKE Mrs. A. T. Hipke, aged 69, a life-long resident of New Holstein, passed away at her home there on Saturday morning at 2 o’clock after a long illness. She was born April 14, 1873 in that city, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nic. Vollstedt. On May 12, 1897 she was united in marriage with Alfred A. Hipke of New Holstein. Survivors are her husband; four sons, Gilbert, Howard and Richard of New Holstein, and Robert of Milwaukee, nine grandchildren; two brothers, August and Edward Vollstedt and two sisters, Mrs. John Schwalenberg and Mrs. George Schaar of New Holstein. The deceased was a charter member of the Civic Club of New Holstein, was its president for 12 years. She was also a member of the Wisconsin Canners’ Association; the New Holstein American Legion Auxiliary, Reading Circle, and Bandmothers’ Auxiliary. She was active in civic and welfare work as long as her health permitted. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with the Rev. N. A. Bess of Manitowoc officiating. Mrs. Jacob Schildhauer sang a solo, entitled, “Crossing the Bar,” and Mrs. N. N. Schueler and Mrs. Robert Heiner sang a duet, “No Light There,” accompanied by Miss Julia Schmid at the piano. Interment was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, 1942
KINGSLEY HOLLENBECK Kingsley H. Hollenbeck, 84, of 1923 Illinois Ave., New Holstein, died Tuesday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. Mr. Hollenbeck, was police chief in New Holstein from 1936 to 1945. Born in Waupaca on March 29, 1898, he was a son of Asa and Phoebe Belle Harrison Hollenbeck. Mr. Hollenbeck moved to New Holstein with his family in 1912 and attended New Holstein schools. He joined the U. S. 17th Calvary during World War I and, in 1917 and 1918, served with the Mexican border patrol, and also in Hawaii. His marriage to Lucille Lauson took place October 7, 1922 in New Holstein. He was a tool and dye maker for Lauson Engine Co., now Tecumseh Products, until 1936. After retiring from the police force, he worked as a welding foreman at Meile-Blumberg Co. until 1963. He was commander of World War I Barracks Post 2205 of Chilton and the past commander of the 6th District WWI Barracks. He also served the organization as National Deputy Chief of Staff. He belonged to New Holstein American Legion Post 124. Mr. Hollenbeck was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein. New Holstein Lodge 172 of the Mason, New Holstein-Calumet Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star 262, and New Holstein Senior Citizens. Surviving are his wife; three sons, one daughter, 12 grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Preceding his in death was a granddaughter, three brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at St. John UCC in New Holstein, with the Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery September 21, 1982, no newspaper named
JOHNNIE HOLST Just as the orb of day was awaking every living creature from their sweet repose, its soothing rays fell on the eternal slumber of Johnnie Holst. Some ten days before his death, he complained of pains in his bowels but his parents thinking that he had taken a cold, paid no attention to the matter. He gradually grew worse, when a doctor was summoned who pronounce it a severe cold, but with the inflammation of the bowels. All that was possible to relieve him of his pains was done by physicians and parents but of no avail until death relived him of his earthly sufferings. Stricken at a time when his services were most needed and when he was just entering the state of manhood, his loss will be greatly felt by his sorrowing relatives. He was a lad who had many excellent qualities. Kind and obliging as a friend, earnest and faithful in his work, he strove to make happy and pleasant and his relatives he can never be forgotten. He was torn from their grasp like a leaf before the autumn wind. Johnnie was the only son of Peter and Annie Holst, born April 16, 1881, and died July the 19th. He was therefore a little over 16 years of age. He leaves to mourn his death a father, mother and sister and a large number of relatives and friends. His funeral which was held last Thursday was one of the largest which ever entered our village. The bereft family have the sympathy of the entire community. Chilton Times, July 31, 1897
PETER HOLST Peter Holst, 87, passed away at his home on State Street here on Saturday evening from injuries sustained when he fell down the stairs three weeks ago. Mr. Holst was born in Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on January 27, 1850. He came to America with his parents when he was 5 years old and settled on a farm west of here. He was married to Anna Schroeder of the town of New Holstein on October 19, 1877, and together they conducted a mercantile business here for a year on the property now owned by Wergert- Hoeckstra. Mr. Holst then purchased a farm a few miles northwest of this city, now operated by Peter Breit, where he lived for nine years. His next place of residence was the Schroeder homestead two miles south of here, where he lived 14 years, after which he returned to this city, where he has resided since. The couple planned to observe their sixtieth wedding anniversary next month. Survivors are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. George Peterson of Witte; two granddaughters, Mrs. Jack Ludschen of Frederick, and Mrs. Sylvester Krynes, of Madison; and one great-grandson. A son, John, preceded him in death at the age of 14. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home on State Street with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the local city cemetery. Tri-County Record, September 30, 1937.
ELIZA HOLTHUSEN Mrs. Elisa Holthusen, aged seventy-three, passed away at her home on Sunday morning at eight o’clock. She had been in ill health for some time, but became seriously ill December 23 and she gradually grew weaker from that time on. She was born September 19, 1857 in the town of New Holstein. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marx Libke and has spent her entire life here. On November 1, 1879 she was united in marriage to John Holthusen and they made their home on a farm near this city until about twelve years ago when they came to live here. Four daughters were born to them – Annie, Mrs. Henry Dishaw of this city; Alma, Mrs. Herman Wichmann of Kiel; Annina. Mrs. Herman Reichwaldt of Charlestown: and Leona, Mrs. Harry Greve of Loyal. Mrs. Holsthusen also leaves to mourn her death, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Heth of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Helen Zarmsdorf of this city; and two brothers, Henry of here and Max of Henley, Sask., Canada. Seven grandchildren also survive her. Mr. Holthusen passed away on June 1, 1930. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the home, the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating, with interment in the local cemetery. Pall bearers were: Peter Welker, Fred Matzen, William Grimsmann, Carl Struck, Henry Peters, and Herman Schildhauer. Tri-County Record, January 29, 1931
JOHN HOLTHUSEN John Holthusen, aged 77, lifelong resident of this city, died on Sunday at 6 p.m. at his home, following a stroke of apoplexy. He had been ill with heart trouble for the past two months. He was born in New Holstein on September 22, 1853, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Holthusen, pioneer residents of this community. He grew to manhood here, and on November 1, 1880 was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Libke. With the exception of a year at Chilton and three years at Kiel, where Mr. Holthusen conducted a meat market they passed their entire married life on a farm located at the south city limits, which is now owned by John Dekker. Ten years ago they retired from active life, residing on Broadway street. On November 1, 1929 they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr. Holthusen was the last of a family of eight brothers and sisters. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Henry Dishaw of this city, Mrs. Herman Jochmann of Kiel, Mrs. Herman Reichwaldt of Meggers, and Mrs. Harry Greve of Loyal. There are also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the family home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. A Geo. Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, June 5, 1930
CHARLES W. HOLTZ Charles Holtz, who has been in ill health for the past year and a half, passed away at this home on Main street on Sunday evening at six-twenty. He was born in the town of New Holstein on Aug. 23, 1865; where he grew to manhood. Later he and his brother Godfrey operated what was known at that time as “The Arno”, at Chilton. Later these two brothers had charge of the Hotel Chilton. During this time, on April 27, 1907 he was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Schaar of this city. Their union was blessed with three daughters namely: Edah, Alma and Lillian. About eight years ago the family moved to this city, where Mr. Holtz conducted the Wayside Inn, now owned by August Kothlow. Later he was employed by the Lauson Co., where he remained until a year and a half ago, when he was obliged to remain at home, due to ill health. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge at Chilton. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and three daughters, his aged mother, who resides at Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Wilde and Mrs. Louis Schoensigel of Milwaukee, and Mr. J. B. Johnson of Chilton. Two brothers, Dr. F. A. Holtz of Hilbert and Godfrey of this city. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 1 o’clock at the house and at 1:30 at the Reformed church, Rev. A. C. Plappert of this city, and Rev. A. W. Arpke of Chilton officiating. The members of the Rebekahs will render several vocal selections. The Odd Fellows will also have charge. Both societies will meet and march in a body. Interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, April 21, 1927
GOTTFRIED HOLTZ Godfrey A. Holtz, aged sixty-three years passed away at his home at six o’clock Thursday evening. He had been ill since November 11th, when he suffered a severe attack of pleurisy, which later developed into double pneumonia. He was born June 15, 1867 at Chilton. When a young man he was employed at St. Paul, Minn. for several years. Later he and his brother Charles conducted the Hotel Chilton for a number of years. On May 15, 1907, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Romann of Hilbert, after which they made their home at Spokane, Wash. A number of years later they moved to Fond du Lac, where he conducted a saloon until 1910, when they moved to Hilbert and conducted a meat market. In 1914 they came to this city and have since made their home here. For the past eleven years he has been employed at the local station. He is survived by his wife, one son Frederick at home and Mrs. Helmuth Ahlf of this city. Three sisters, Mrs. Ed. Wilde and Mrs. Louis Schoensegel of Milwaukee, and Mrs. J Burt Johnson of Chilton, and one brother, Dr. F. A Holtz of Hilbert. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Germanias, and the local Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at two o’clock at the Reformed Church, the Rev. A. G Schmid officiating. Interment was made in local cemetery. Tri-County Record, December 4, 1930
EUGENE HOLZ Eugene Holz, an employee of the Lauson Corp. for many years, who was despondent over the death of his close friend with whom he boarded, committed suicide by hanging himself in the shed at the home of the late Emil Reichardt Saturday morning at about 11 o’clock. The body was discovered by John Holm, Sheboygan, who was at the home to attend the funeral of Mr. Reichardt. The deceased Mr. Holz was born July 9, 1895 in Guslinger, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Holz. He served four years in the German Army during the World War. Shortly after, he came to America and located in this city. Surviving his are his father, two brothers and one sister, all of Germany. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Erbe-Hoffmann undertaking parlors, the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, October 11, 1934
ANNA L. HORST From Manitowoc county death records: Anna Horst nee Lau (v.37 p.513) Wife of John Horst March 6, 1860-Nov. 23, 1944 Daughter of Hano Lau and Anna (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “coronary thrombosis, 3 years – generalized arteriosclerosis, years –hypertension –chronic myocarditis” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery