SIMON F. AGGEN Funeral services for the late Simon Aggen, a resident of New Holstein for 17 years, were held at the Reformed church on Tuesday, by Rev. Plappert. The deceased, who died on Friday of liver complaint, was born in Ostfriesland, September, 28, 1857. He emigrated to America in 1863, and lived on a farm 2 miles west of this village. He was united in marriage to Miss Hanchen Zapp in 1878. The couple then took possession of the farm owned by the bride’s father, where they resided until 1909, when the family moved to the village. In 1920, after the death of his first wife, he married Miss Celia Thede. The survivors are his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Dorothea Martin of Sheboygan; two sons, Otto and Archie Aggen of Milford, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Arno Ahlf of New Holstein; two brothers, Conrad Aggen of Wittenberg, and Henry of Sheboygan; and five grandchildren. He was a member of the Reformed church for many years. Tri-County Record, January 21, 1926
MARIA S. ANDERSON From Calumet county marriage records: Peter Andersen and Mary Jess (v.3 p.26) March 13, 1886 in civil ceremony, Town of New Holstein Peter Andersen Son of Neilne Andersen and Dora Jansen Born “Denmark” Mary Jess Daughter of John Jess and Anna Catharina Either Born Town of New Holstein (Note: Mary has a photo in the glass negatives as Andersen)
ADOMINE ARENS From Calumet county marriage records: Heinrich Arens and Adamine Buttner (v.1 p.84) Married March 4, 1864 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Heinrich Arens Son of Heinrich Arens and Webke Residence Town of New Holstein Adamine Buttner Daughter of Hans Buttner and Margareth (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
GUSTAVE ARENS From Calumet county death records: Gustave Arens (v.3 p.37) Single March 7, 1866-Feb. 23, 1899 Son of Heinrich Gustave Arens (born Tellingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) and Adamiene Buettner (born Dithmarchen, Germany) Born Town of New Holstein-farmer Died from "cancer of the peritoneum -acute peritonitis, 4 years" Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
HENRY ARENS From Calumet county marriage records: Heinrich Arens and Adamine Brittens (Calumet 1-84) Married March 6, 1864 in civil ceremony, Town of New Holstein Heinrich Arens Son of Heinrich Arens and Webke Adamine Brittner Daughter of Hans Brittner an Margaretha
OTTO ARENS From Calumet county death records: Otto Arens (v.4 p.52) Married Sept. 13, 1824-Jan. 10, 1905 [space for parents is left blank] Born Germany -farmer Died from "accidental injury and old age" Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
CAROLINE ARPS Mrs. Lena Arps passed away at her home here Tuesday morning, after an illness of only a week. She suffered a paralytic stroke about a week ago and another Tuesday morning, which resulted in her death. She reached the age of 69 yrs. 4 mo. and 14 days and leaves to mourn her untimely death two sisters, Mrs. Dora Kurtz of Jamestown, North Dakota, Mrs. Helen Kroehnke of this village and two brothers, Peter Rolfs of Appleton, John Rolfs of Milwaukee, two children, Miss Alma at home, and Louis of Tigerton, and four grandchildren. Mrs. Arps, nee Lena Rolfs, was born August 21, 1852 in this village, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Claus Arps, who died some forty years ago. She was a kind and loving mother and very will spoken of by all who knew her. The funeral took place today, Thursday, at 2 p.m., Rev. Plapppert officiating. New Holstein, Chilton Times, January 8, 1921
JOHN H. ARPS From Calumet county death records: John H. Arps (v.6 p.889) Jan. 16, 1845-Feb. 16, 1919 Son of John Henry Arps and Sophia Heichier (both born Germany) Born Germany –worked in “hardware” Died from “senile debility –myocarditis” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
DOROTHEA ASMUS From Manitowoc county death records: Dorothea Asmus nee Dickelmann (v.54 p.438) Wife of John Asmus Nov. 21, 1870-May 23, 1960 Daughter of Carl Dickelmann with mother unknown Born Wisconsin Died from “acute left heart failure, 24 hours –arteriosclerotic heart disease with acute uncontrolled irregular heart, 24 hours –fractured hip, 3-13-60” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
JOSEPH AWE Joseph Frederick Awe passed away at his home at 503 North Street at 2:20 on Wednesday afternoon, September 21 after one year’s illness. Mr. Awe was born January 15, 1867 in Charlestown, Calumet county. On February 16, 1894 he was married to Miss Charlotte Kuhn of Iowa, and located on a farm in the town of New Holstein, where they resided for 31 years. In May, 1926 he sold the farm to his son William, and moved to this city in retirement. Six children were born to this union; one daughter Clara, died 29 years ago, and a son died in infancy. Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Laura) Kandler of Chilton and Mrs. William (Hulda) Herwig of Russell; two sons, William on the homestead, and Alvin of Chilton; two brothers – John of Sunny View, California; and Henry of Owen; two sister, Mrs. Sophie Calbaum of Nevada, and Mrs. Caroline Gisch of Curtiss, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, with services at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, Burial will be made in the New Holstein cemetery. Pallbearers were: Joseph H. Klein, August Henning, Herman Kreimann, Herman Prueter, Sr., Frank Hahnemann and John Rosenthal. Tri-County Record, September 29, 1932
EDWARD BEHNKE Edward Behnke passed away on Saturday morning at 10:30 following a stroke. He was born March 2, 1866 at Rockland, Manitowoc County. The family lived at Potter and Hilbert. On May 12, 1891 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Tiedjens. They then made their home at Hilbert for three years, Brillion for three years, Amberg three years and Crivitz ten years. In 1910 they came to this city and for the past twelve years they have made their home on a farm in the town of New Holstein. Mr. Behnke is survived by one son, Elmer of here and one daughter, Mrs. Adalia Weber of Milwaukee. Two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Casper of Hilbert and Mrs. Emil Buenkler of Oshkosh and four brothers, Otto of Oshkosh, Adolph and Herman of Hilbert and John of Wayside, also survive. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the home, the Rev. A. G. Schmidt officiating with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, September 1, 1932
NICHOLAS BOIE This record is included because John Boie is a brother to the various Boie sisters and son of Nicholas. From Calumet county marriage records: John Boie and Lena Greve (v.2 p.70) Married Sept. 4, 1883 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein John Boie Son of Nicolaus Boie and Cecelie Tonner Farmer –born town of New Holstein Lena Greve Daughter of Andrew Greve and Margaretha Roz [cannot read the name] Witnesses Henry Kuehl and Claus Greve Jr.
FRED BORMANN Fred Borman, aged 75, former pathmaster and street commissioner of New Holstein, passed away at his home there at 3 a.m. Sunday morning. He had been ill for about two years. Mr. Borman was born in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County on July 18, 1865, the son of Bernard and Anna Thiessen Borman, and with the exception of two years in Iowa, he spent his life in New Holstein. He was united in marriage with Emma Erbach on June 5, 1890 and the couple made their home on a farm two miles northwest of here. In 1911 they moved to the present home on Wisconsin Avenue and Monroe Street, New Holstein, where for 12 years he acted as street commissioner, and he also was a member of the Turnverein. He leaves to mourn, his widow, one son, Fred in the U. S. Army Air Corps at Lowey Field, Denver, Colorado: one sister, Mrs. Johanna Awe, Sunnyville, California, and a niece, Mrs Ben Boehnlein. Funeral services were conducted at the Erbe.Hoffman Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, and at 2:30 o’clock at the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, with the Rev. A George Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named, 1941)
ANNA BOSMA From Calumet county death records: Anna Bosma nee Vande Veet(6-839) Jan. 5, 1847-Oct. 13, 1918 Daughter of Wm. and Altje Vande Veet (both born Holland) Born Holland Died from “carcinoma of ? –arteriosclerosis” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
DIRK BOSMA From Calumet county marriage records: Egbert Bosma and Auguste Reichwald (v.2 p.70) Married Jan. 22, 1884 at Reformed Church in Town of New Holstein Egbert Bosma Son of Dirck Bosma and Tamlje(sic) Farmer –born Holland Auguste Reichwald Daughter of Fritz Reichwald and Wilhelmini Witnesses Thies Westpahl and Peter Hajenga
EGBERT J. BOSMA From Calumet county death records: Egbert Bosma (v.7 p.828) Husband of Minnie Bosma May 15, 1872-April 22, 1925 Son of John Bosma (born Holland) and Anna Van Der Veen (born Holland) Born Holland –mason Died from “gastric carcinama” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ******** E. J. Bosma was called to the great beyond last Wednesday evening, death being due to cancer of the stomach. He was born in Holland, May 15th 1872. At the age of ten years he came to this country, living at Unity for about 3 years, and then coming to New Holstein. He was a mason by trade. On March 26, 1903, he married Minnie Holthusen, who survives him with six children, namely: Miss Ovella of Oshkosh, Mildred, Oscar, John, Verdon and Duane, all at home. There are also four brothers, Andrew of Gravesville, Claus of New Holstein, Arthur of Riplinger, and Dixie of S. Dakota. The last rites were held on Sunday, with burial in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. Plappert officiated. Tri-County Record, April 30, 1925
JOHANNES BOSMA From Calumet county death records: John Bosma (v.10 p.67) June 8, 1846-March 2, 1936 Son of Egbert Bosma (born Holland) mother is unreadable but born in Holland Born Holland –farmer Died from “cardio vascular renal disease –senility” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ******** PLAN SERVICES FOR JOHANNES BOSMA, 90 Funeral services for Johannes Egbert Bosma, 90, who succumbed at 1 a.m. Wednesday to a short illness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dishaw in New Holstein, will be held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Dishaw home followed by burial in the city cemetery. The Rev. A. Geo. Schmid, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church will officiate. Mr. Bosma was born June 8, 1846 in the Providence of Friesland, the Netherlands, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Bosma. He gained his early education in the schools of that country. He was married there May 14, 1870 to Anna Van der Veer. They came to America in 1882 and settled on a farm near the community, later moving to farms near St. Anna and in the Town of New Holstein. Later they moved to a farm west of this city now operated by Alvin Alberts. In 1908 the family moved to New Holstein to make their future home, but in 1918 Mrs. Bosma died. Since that time Mr. Bosma has resided with members of his family. Eight children preceded their father in death. The surviving relatives include three sons, Claus of the Town of New Holstein, Diederich of Aberdeen, South Dakota and Arthur of Prentice, 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (No newspaper named) 1936
OSCAR ARNOR BOSMA Miss Cox Weds Warrant Officer Oscar A. Bosma Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mrs. Verlyne Cox to Warrant Officer Oscar A. Bosma, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dishaw, of New Holstein, on Nov. 4 at Yuma, Ariz. The attending witnesses were Mrs. Al. Schukart of San Diego, Calif., a cousin of the bridegroom, and Fred Brabin of Phoenix, Ariz., a brother of the bride. Mrs. Bosma will make her home in San Diego while her husband, a marine gunner with the U.S.M.C., and a member of Carlson's Raiders, has returned to the Pacific area. ******** Masonic services for Marine Major Oscar A. Bosma, 52, were conducted Monday by members of New Holstein Lodge 172. The Rev. Charles A. Koch of St. John's United Church of Christ in New Holstein gave the opening service at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. At New Holstein City Cemetery, members of New Holstein American Legion Post 124 conducted military rites. Pallbearers were Kingsley Hollenbeck, Rubin Kuehl, Arthur Weber, Leslie Blumberg, Theodore Boockmeier and Clark Gruner. (No newspaper named, Oct. 31, '60 handwritten on obituary) ******** Major Oscar A. Bosma, 52, United States Marine Corps and a native of New Holstein, died at U.S. Naval Hospital, St. Alban's, Long Island, N.Y., Thursday afternoon following a long illness. He was born May 29, 1908, in New Holstein, the son of Mrs. Henry Dishaw, 2109 Broadway, New Holstein, and the late E.J. Bosma. He attended public elementary and high school in New Holstein, graduating in 1926. He joined the Marine Corps in January, 1932, at the age of 23 and spent all his adult life in military service. Prior to World War II he was stationed at the U.S. embassy in Peiping, China, for seven and a half years. He returned to this country in 1941 to join the famous Carlson's Raiders which fought at Guadalcanal and in several other battles during the war. He received a presidential citation for meritorious conduct during World War II. Following the war he was reassigned to China as a liaison officer because of his ability to speak several dialects of Chinese. When the Korean War began he was sent there and later was a warded a medal for valor for conduct in that war. In 1957 he was assigned to a Marine base in Albany, Ga., where he remained until his illness. He was married to Mrs. Verlyne Cox at Yuma, Ariz., in November, 1944. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by two step-daughters, Mrs. William (Darlene) Shipman of Cairo, N.Y., and Mrs. John (Judith) Fant of Honolulu, Hawaii; six grandchildren; three brothers, John of New Holstein, Verdon of Mobile, Ala., and Duane of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Miss Mildred Bosma of Odessa, Wash., and Mrs. Edgar Greve in rural Kiel. His body will be returned to the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home in New Holstein. Funeral arrangements are pending. (No newspaper named, 10-27-60 handwritten on the obituary) ********** Funeral services for Marine Major Oscar A. Bosman, 52, a native of New Holstein, will be held Monday. Masonic rites will be held at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home in New Holstein followed by military rites at New Holstein Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The body is scheduled to arrive in New Holstein late today, accompanied by Marine Major John R. DeBarr. (No newspaper named or date)
HUGO BROECKERT From Manitowoc county death records: Hugo Broeckert (v.3 p.90) Baby Aug. 3, 1879-Aug. 18, 1879 Son of J. D. Broeckert and Dora Meier Born and died in Town of Schleswig Died from “weakness” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
JOHANNA BROECKERT From Calumet county death records: Johanna Broeckert nee Hansen (v.11 p.392) Feb. 17, 1855-Dec. 4, 1944 Wife of William H. Broeckert Daughter of Jergen Hansen and Anna Thiedemann (both born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “arterosclerotic heart disease, 1 year” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
JOHN D. BROECKERT From Manitowoc county death records: J. D. Broeckert [John] (v.3 p.90) Husband of Dora Meier Sept. 13, 1849-Dec. 17, 1882 Son of L. H. Broeckert and Maria Ostermann Born Germany –farmer Died from “apoplexy” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
WILHELM BROECKERT From Manitowoc county death records: William Broeckert (v.18 p.134) Nov. 17, 1851-Nov. 30, 1920 Son of Luethered Broeckert and Marie Ostermann (both born Germany) Born Germany –farmer Died from “senile dementia, 2 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
EUGENE G. BROWN Eugene G. Brown, 19 Funeral services for Eugene G. Brown were held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, with the Rev. John R. Seidler, pastor of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Pallbearers were Reuben Ehrlich and Clarence Frickle of Sheboygan Falls, Carl Lumme of Plymouth, Hugo Hildebrandt and Clarence Schilling of Kiel, and Nelson Reichardt. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Steudel sang ”Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” during the services, with Mrs. Donald Evjen as accompanist. Many relatives and friends from Milwaukee, Slinger, Hartford, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls and Plymouth attended. Eugene was a fireman first class in the U. S. Maritime service, and died Feb. 12, 1947, at the army hospital in Yokohama, Japan, of injuries suffered on Feb. 10 when he fell 30 feet into the hold of his ship. The body arrived in New Holstein on Saturday. (No newspaper named) 1947
CAROLINE "WILKINS" BRUHN Mrs. Caroline Bruhn, a former resident of this village, died at the home of her son Julius in Sheboygan at the age of 87 years. The deceased was born in Germany July 3, 1831. She was united in marriage to Julius Bruhn in that country and a few years later come to New Holstein where they cut a farm out of the wilderness. Her husband preceded her in death twelve years ago, but she remained a resident of this village until three years ago when she went to make her home with her son. She is survived by three sons, two daughter and six grandchildren. The remains were brought to New Holstein Tuesday morning. The funeral took place at 2 o’clock p.m. from the Reformed church, interment taking place in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. A. C. Plappert officiated. Those from away who attended the funeral were; Mrs. Jessie Slater, Sturgeon Bay; Miss Anna Karsten, Fond du Lac, Mrs. Ernst Beutler, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bruhn of Sheboygan and Arthur Ehlers of Milwaukee. Chilton Times, January 1919 ********
JULIUS BRUHN 1860 United States Federal Census, Calumet co. Name: Emil Bruhn Age in 1860: 4 Birth Year: abt 1856 Birthplace: Wisconsin Home in 1860: New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: New Holstein Household Members: Name Age Julius Bruhn 28 Carolina Bruhn 29 Emil Bruhn 4 Otto Bruhn 2 Emma Bruhn 3.12 ******* 1870 United States Federal Census, Calumet co. Name: Falias Bruhn (sic) Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831 Age in 1870: 39 Birthplace: Hos; Pru Home in 1870: New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: New Holstein Household Members: Name Age Falias Bruhn 39 Caroline Bruhn 38 Emil Bruhn 14 Otto Bruhn 12 Anna Bruhn 10 Mathews Bruhn 8 Emma Bruhn 4/12 ********* 1880 United States Federal Census, Calumet co. Name: Julias Bruhn Home in 1880: New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin Age: 49 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Prussia Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Caroline Father's Name: Fritz Father's birthplace: Prussia Mother's birthplace: Prussia Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male House Number: 6475162 Household Members: Name Age Julias Bruhn 49 Caroline Bruhn 49 Annie Bruhn 20 Mathilde Bruhn 18 Julius Bruhn 7 Fritz Wilkens 74 Claus Clausen 69
CHARLES BRUSS Charles Bruss, hotel and saloon, Forest Junction. Born in town of Rhine, Sheboygan Co., Sept. 2, 1856. He is of German descent. The family moved to Rockwell in 1861, where he had an opportunity to attend school. His father had a store and mill in Sheboygan. Charles engaged in various occupations before coming to Forest Junction. In 1879, February 14, he married Miss Louisa Hansen. They had one child, Leonora, who is not living. His father and mother now live in the town of Schleswick(sic). From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol. II Chicago: Western Historical Pub. Co., 1881 (Note: His picture is in the glass negatives)
ELISE BRUSS From Calumet county death records: Elise Bruss nee Hansen (v.11 p.563) Wife of Chas. Bruss April 22, 1859 – March 7, 1946 Daughter of Jergen Hansen and Anna Fiedeman (both born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County Died from “arteriosclerotic heart disease, 1 year” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery, Calumet County (Note: Her picture is in the glass negatives)
ANNA BUETTNER Mrs. Buettner Dies Friday Mrs. John Buettner, the former Anna Peik, passed away suddenly of a heart attack last Friday afternoon at her home in New Holstein. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, with the Rev. A.G. Schmid of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Mrs. Buettner was born October 15, 1883 in the town of Charlestown, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Peik. In 1899 the family moved to a farm north of the city limits of New Holstein, where they remained until 1903, when they moved to their home on Calumet Drive, New Holstein. She was united in marriage with John Buettner on May 26, 1923, and after their marriage resided at her family's home. Survivors are her husband and three brothers, Herman Peik of New Holstein, George Peik of Vesper, and Arno Peik of San Diego, Cal. (No newspaper named - 1943 handwritten on the obituary)
HENRY BUETTNER H. Buettner, 89, Died Tuesday Pioneer of Town New Holstein to be Buried Friday Henry Buettner, 89, pioneer Town of New Holstein man, passed away at his home at Meggers Tuesday evening of this week. He had lived in Meggers since 1890. He was born October 13, 1847. The deceased, who six years ago observed his golden wedding anniversary with his second wife, came to his country from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in May 1863, settling on a farm near what is now the Walter Hansen place. In 1870 he was married to Ida Freese, who preceded his in death in 1877. To the union four children were born, all of whom survive. They are Christian and Margaret at home, Mrs Annie Raquet of near Kiel, and Mrs. Rudolph (Ida) Roeh of Green Bay. He was married the second time on July 26, 1880, the union resulting in six children, one of whom died in infancy. The five surviving are: Mrs. Charles (Emma) Temke, near Meggers; John of New Holstein; Mrs. Emil (Meta) Weber of near Meggers; Mrs Charles (Minnie) Paulsen of Chilton; and Mrs Eugene (Lilly) Scott of Sweetwater, Tenn. The deceased moved to Meggers in March 1890, where he conducted a general store, implement shop and tavern, which is still being managed by his son Christian. For about 10 years, before the time of rural delivery service he was also postmaster. It was his boast upon his golden wedding anniversary that he had never been ill a day in his life. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with intermet in the New Holstein cemetery. The Rev. A George Schmid will conduct the last rites. (No newspaper named, 3–4–1937)
KATIE BUETTNER Mrs. Buettner, Aged 74, Dies Was Resident of Meggers Since Marriage 51 Years Ago With services conducted at the Turner Hall at New Holstein on Tuesday by the Rev. A. George Schmid of that city, Mrs. Henry D. Buettner, for 41 years a resident of Meggers, was laid to rest in the cemetery at New Holstein. The deceased had reached the advanced age of 74 years. Mrs. Buettner, nee Katherine Mathilda Magda Rothfolk, passed away at her home Saturday, Dec. 26, at 3:15 a.m. Her exact age at death was 74 years, five months and three days. She was born July 23, 1857, in Schleswig Holstein, Germany. At the age of 8 years, she came to this country with her parents. On July 26, 1880, she was united in marriage to Henry D. Buettner, the couple having lived the entire time at the store and saloon, now conducted by their son Christian. Six children were born to the couple, as follows: Mrs. Charles (Emma) Temke of near Meggers, John of New Holstein, Mrs. Emil (Meta) Weber of near here, Mrs. Carl (Minnie) Paulsen of Chilton, Mrs. Eugene (Lilly) Scott of Plymouth, and one son who died in his infancy. Surviving children by Mr. Buettner's first marriage are: Christian and Gretchen at home, Mrs. Jacob (Anna) Raquet of near Kiel, Mrs. Rudolph (Ida) Roeh of near Beaver; and two sons who died in infancy. Nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Her passing is mourned by the following brothers and sisters: Peter Rothfolk of Holstein, Iowa; Herman Rothfolk of MacHenry, N.D.; William and John Rothfolk and Mrs. Herman Duecker of New Holstein; and Mrs. William Bennin of West Bend. The couple observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on July 26, 1930, at which time fitting ceremonies were held at the Buettner hall at Meggers.
MARGARET BUETTNER MARGARET BUETTNER DIES AT NEW HOLSTEIN Miss Margaret Buettner, aged 75 passed away Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Temke at New Holstein, after a two weeks illness. The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein on Jan. 5, 1873, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida Freese-Buettner. At the age of 6 the family moved to Meggers, where they operated a general store, dance hall and tavern for 30 years. During the past 18 years she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Temke. Mr. Temke died last year. Survivors include a brother, Christ of New Holstein; two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Raquet of Rhine Center and Mrs. Rudolph Roeh of Green Bay; a half-brother, John Buettner of New Holstein; four half-sisters, Mrs. Charles Temke and Mrs. Emil Weber of New Holstein, Mrs. Carl Paulsen of Chilton and Mrs. Eugene Scott of Sweetwater, Tenn. Six nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home. Rev. J. R. Siedler officiated and burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named) FEB. 21, 1948
HENRY DEDERING From Sheboygan county death records: J. Henry Dedering (v.64 p.346) Widower Jan. 13, 1863-Dec. 30, 1954 Son of Henry Dedering and Helen Worthman Born Ozaukee County Foundry worker at engine factory Died from “cerebral thrombosis, 1 day –general and cerebral arteriosclerosis, 10-15 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
MATHILDA DEKKER Mrs. John Dekker Dies At West Bend Hospital Mrs. John Dekker, aged 76, of New Holstein, former county resident, passed away Saturday night at a West Bend Hospital. The deceased was born Mathilda Greve in Rantoul, Calumet County, May 22, 1872, the daughter of Henry and Dorothea Severin Greve. They located on a farm near Kiel and later moved to a farm near New Holstein. Mr. Dekker died in 1940, since which time Mrs. Dekker had been residing with her children. Survivors are two sons, Fred of New Holstein and Rudolph of Barton: five daughters, Mrs. John Mertens of Sheboygan, Mrs. Jake Lisowe of Plymouth, Mrs. Henry Danes of New Holstein, Mrs. Fred Koeppen of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Claude Schaeffer of Chilton. Three brothers, Andrew of Willow Lake, S. D. and Rudolph and Robert of New Holstein: and two sisters, Mrs. Ferdinand Kreimann and Mrs. Olga Haas of New Holstein. Three sons, Henry, Alfred and John preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. R. Seidler, pastor of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named) 6-1948
KATIE DINS The remains of Mrs. William Dins, who passed away at her home at Milan on Friday, were brought to this city on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. A George Schmid officiated, with interment in the local cemetery. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Dins lived on a farm near this city, later moving to Brothertown, where they remained until about three years ago when they moved to Milan. Mrs. Dins is survived by her husband and six children. Tri-County Record, February 28, 1929
ALBERT H. DISHAW Albert H. Dishaw, 72, of 2108 Broadway, New Holstein, died following a sudden heart attack at his home about 12:30 p.m. Monday. A retired employe of the former Hart-Carter Co. in New Holstein, Mr. Dishaw was born in Coleman, Wis., Sept. 22, 1885, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dishaw. He attended school at Coleman and came to New Holstein about 35 years ago, working for the above firm until his retirement several years ago. He married Mrs. Minnie Bosma of New Holstein, Feb. 28, 1928. Surviving are his wife; four step-sons, Oscar Bosma, Albany, Ga., John Bosma, New Holstein, Duane Bosma, Erie, Pa., and Verdun Bosma, Mobile, Ala.; two step-daughters, Miss Mildred Bosma, Odessa, Wash., and Mrs. Edgar Greve (Ovella), Kiel; and six step-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, Isaac, New Holstein, Grove, Marinette, Harlan, Peshtigo, Garfield, Chicago, and Dewey, Hammond, Ind.; and one sister, Mrs. John Borchart, Hammond. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, New Holstein, with the Rev. Peter Schild of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church officiating. (No newspaper named, Nov. 18, 1957 handwritten on obituary)
MINNIE DISHAW Mrs. Minnie L. Dishaw, 94, formerly of 2108 Broadway, New Holstein, widow of Henry, died Monday evening at Calumet Homestead where she had been a resident since June. She was born in Chilton on June 12, 1880 daughter of the late John and Eliese Libke Holthusen. She attended New Holstein area grade schools and graduated from Kiel High School in 1898. On March 28, 1903 she was married to Egbert J. Bosma. He died April 25, 1925. On Feb. 18, 1928 she was married to Mr. Dishaw in New Holstein. He died Nov. 18, 1957. Mrs. Dishaw was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors of America of New Holstein Camp 4484, and for many years served as president of the former New Holstein Cemetery Ladies Aid. Survivors are three sons, John Bosma of New Holstein, Verdun Bosma of Mobile Ala., and Duane Bosma of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Miss Mildred Bosma, at home; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Harry Greve of Spencer. A daughter, a son and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein. The Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday. (No newspaper named, 1/27/75 handwritten on the obituary)
HERMAN DUECKER Herman Duecker, who suffered a stroke at his home here on State Street early Thursday morning, passed away the same day about 3 p.m. Although Mr. Duecker had not been in the best of health for some time, his death was wholly unexpected. He was born January 18, 1865 on the Duecker homestead just north of this city. On April 17, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Rothfolk and they made their home on the Duecker homestead until two years ago, when they moved to this city. The deceased is survived by his wife and one brother Fred of Kiel. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon, the Rev. A. G Schmid officiating with interment in the local cemetery. Among those from out of town attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eberlein of Shawano, Mr. and Mrs. William Bennin and daughter Lillian of West Bend, Fred Duecker, daughter Ella and son Edward, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Raquet, Mr. And Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Raquet, all of Kiel. Tri-County Record, March 6, 1930 (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
WILLIAM DUECKER W. A. Duecker Passes Away - Confined at St. Nicholas Hospital For 3 Days William A. Duecker, aged 68, passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan at quarter to five on Sunday afternoon after being a patient there since Friday. Mr. Duecker had a toe on one of his feet amputated. The deceased was born on a farm in the town of New Holstein, now owned and operated by his nephew, Herman J. Duecker, on November 9, 1870 the son of Peter and Fredericka Duecker. He attended the Kiel public school and was one of the first graduates of the Kiel high school in 1886. After he completed his high school education he was employed at the Pritzlaff Hardware Company in Milwaukee for a number of years. The past 40 years he has been residing in this city and for many years was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company. The deceased was a member of the Kiel Maennerchor. Seven brothers and a sister preceded him in death and the only immediate survivor is a brother, Gustave Duecker of this city, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named) 1939
CARL FRIEDRICH DUMKE Charles F. Dumke, Steam Grist-mill Associations, New Holstein. Born in Prussia, Germany, in 1819; came to America in 1854, then went to Manitowoc Co., Wis., where he went on a farm. He built his first mill in town Newton, in 1869, and then moved the mill to Reedsville in 1874; staid(sic) there one year and came to New Holstein in 1875, and built the first mill here, which was burned on Jan. 4, 1876. Then the association was formed and the mill rebuilt having a capacity of 300 bushels per day. Mr. Dumke married in 1844, and has a family of nine children, six girls and three boys - R.C. (Now in Manitowoc), John (miller with his father) and E.O. (engineer in the same mill). From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol. II Chicago: Western Historical Pub. Co., 1881
CARL FREDERICK DUMKE C. F. Dumke, New Holstein Miller, Dies Friday Night C. F. Dumke, 93, passed away here at 9 p.m. following a heart attack. He had been a miller here for the past 68 years. He was born in Rosdin, Germany on October 13, 1850, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Dumke, and the family came to America in 1854 and located at Newton. His father operated a mill at Rockville. In 1875 the family moved to New Holstein and in 1876 Mr. Dumke’s father built a flour mill here. The following year the mill burned and a new feed and flour mill was immediately erected. Mr. Dumke’s father died in 1891 and Mr. Dumke took over the business. Mr. Dumke was married to Bertha Lindow of Franklin on June 30, 1878, and she passed away December 4, 1920. Also preceding him in death was a son, Edwin, who died in infancy. Survivors are three daughters. Mrs. Richard Marken of Kenosha, Miss Emma Dumke of Hibbing, Minn., and Mrs H. B. Lauson of New Holstein: four grand- children and two great-grandchildren: a brother, Emil Dumke, Sr., of New Holstein, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Meilke of New Holstein and Mrs Edward Puchner of Lewiston, Idaho. (No newspaper named, 1944)
CAROLINE WERBKE DUMKE From Calumet county death records: Caroline Wilhelma Dumke nee Wirbke (v.3 p.127) July 31, 1821-March 28, 1902 Wife of Carl Dumke Born Brandenburg, Germany Died from “senility, about 4 years” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
CLAUS EDENS From Calumet county death records: Claus Edens (v.4 p.50) Husband of Anna [Katrina Klug] March 22, 1840-Nov. 23, 1904 Name of parents is left blank Born Germany Died from “apoplexy –senile dementia, 2 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
KATRINA EDENS From Sheboygan county death records: Mrs. Katherine Edens nee Klug (v.9 p.32) Widow of R. Edens Feb. 27, 1812-June 18, 1901 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Klug (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “asthenia –senile atrophy –about 6 months” Buried at the New Holstein Cemeter (Note: Her photo is in the glass negatives)
THOMAS EHLERS Friends here were shocked Monday afternoon when they received word that Thomas Ehlers had passed away suddenly at his home at Milwaukee. He was 54 years of age. The Ehlers family conducted a grocery store here and Mr. Ehlers had a barber shop in the Voigt building until about two years ago when they moved to Milwaukee. They also conducted a grocery store there. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Luella and Leora at home. A son, Wallace preceded him in death eight years ago. Funeral services were held at the local Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. K. Ranthum officiating, with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, September 29, 1932
CHRISTIAN EICHHORN Called By Death Death claimed Christian Eichhorn at his home on Fourth Street in this city on Sunday morning at 9:45 after a lingering illness. The cause of his demise was paralysis of the brain. Decedent was born in the town of New Holstein, April 13, 1860, where he grew to manhood. He was married in 1886 to Bertha Quante, after which the couple resided on a farm in the town of New Holstein until four years ago, when they came to Kiel. The survivors are his widow, six children and 9 grandchildren: also one sister. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, from the home. Interment took place in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. W Rech officiating. (Could not find a stone) (No newspaper named, 1922)
KATHERINE EICHHORN Mrs. George Eichhorn, nee Katherine Mathes, died at 3 o’clock this morning at her home in New Holstein, In ill health for the past two years, she suffered a stroke Tuesday. Born in Town Rhine on Jun 13, 1888, the daughter of Jacob and Dorathea (Schueler) Mathes, she attended local district schools until her marriage on April 5, 1911 in New Holstein. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church and was a member of the Women’s Guild. Her husband survives. Six brothers prededed her in death, one of whom, Water, died just four days ago. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev John Seidler at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery. Sheboygan Press -- Saturday, April 9, 1949
RUDOLPH ENGEL Rudolph Engel Is Heat Victim Is Stricken After Day’s Work In Hayfield Monday Rudolph Engel, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engel, early citizens of New Holstein township, was born on a farm three miles east of New Holstein, on the 9th of February, 1883. Here he spent his boyhood and grew up to manhood. Being unmarried Mr. Engel considered home the place where he was employed, which during the last few years was near Kiel. On Monday, June 29th, he had worked as usual and apparently in good health on the farm of Fred Umsonst, two miles southeast of this city. He had been employed there for the past two years. In the early evening he complained of not feeling well and soon afterwards he lapsed into unconsciousness from which he did not awaken and he died at nine o’clock in the evening, attaining the age of 48 years. 4 months, and 20 days. He is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Engel of Sheboygan; two brothers, Fred of New Holstein, and William of Stockbridge; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Fleischmann of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Helen Sievers of Milwaukee. One brother John and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hennings died a few years ago. The funeral was held from the home of Fred Engel, New Holstein, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with interment in the New Holstein cemetery. The Rev. A. George Schmid of St. John’s Reformed church officiated. Pallbearers were: Fred Umsonst, John Kuhn, Adolph Meiselwitz, Louis Rosenthal, Carl Raquet, and Edwin Voigt. Mr. Engel was a member of the local Modern Woodmen of America lodge. Tri-County Record, July 2, 1931
WILHELMINA FELDHUSEN Wilhelmine Ehlers was born in Germany April 13th 1840 and in 1860 she was married in her native land to Detlef Feldhuson. Six years later they immigrated to the United States coming directly to the town of New Holstein where they settled on a farm between Kiel and New Holstein village. There they remained three years and then purchased a farm of 135 acres in the northwest section of the town of New Holstein on which they resided until 1900 when they disposed of the farm and moved to the village of New Holstein. On Aug, 17, 1902 two years later, Mr. Feldhusen died and shortly after his passing Mrs. Feldhusen moved to this city where she resided several years and then went to Hayton to live with her sister, Mrs. John Holst. Mrs. Feldhusen belonged to the type of hardy pioneer women of Calumet county who were a large factor in making it the prosperous country it is today. When she and her husband settled on their new purchase it was an unbroken forest and through their united efforts their holdings soon took on the appearance of civilization. It was no easy task but she was equal to her share of it. She was neighborly and kind and highly respected throughout the neighborhood in which she lived for many years. She was a devoted wife and mother and although her children are now grown to manhood and womanhood and all are in homes of their own, they will miss her counsel and affectionate greeting keenly. She is survived by five sons, Fred of Charlestown, John of Garden, Mich., Henry of Beach, N. D., Edward of Milwaukee, William of Northwest Canada and three daughters, Mrs. Charles Peik of Charlestown, Mrs. J. Tennyson of Wauwatosa and Mrs. Bert Pendergrast of Mineral Springs, N.D. She also leaves to mourn her death thirty-two grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren a brother, H. J. Ehlers of Gravesville, and two sisters, Mrs. John Holst of Hayton, and a sister in Germany. Those from outside attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson of Milwaukee, Mrs. Bert Pendergrast and daughter Frances of Mineral Springs, N. D., John Feldhusen of Garden, Mich., Henry Berg and daughter, Margaret, of Milwaukee. New Holstein, Chilton Times, Dec 11, 1920
JACOB H. FRIESS JACOB H. FRIESS ENDS HIS LIFE Well-Known Former Station Agent of New Holstein Found Dead Sunday The community was shocked on Sunday afternoon, when it was learned that Jacob Henry Friess, 73, one of New Holstein’s best known residents, had been found dead. Mr. Friess had ended his life by hanging himself at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Weber. It is believed that he committed the deed in a fit of melancholia. The deceased was born in Richfield, Wis., May 15, 1851, and came as a young man to New Holstein, where he was married in 1875 to Mathilda Moeller, who preceded him in death in 1911. Mr. Friess was employed for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul RY. Co. in New Holstein for 35 years, as depot agent, and for 17 years at Random Lake. About three months ago he gave up his position at Random Lake and returned to New Holstein, to make his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weber. He did not seem to be in good spirits of late, and showed signs of mental depression, but otherwise appeared to be in good health. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Louis Weber and Mrs. H, C. Thiessen of New Holstein and Miss Della Friess of Milwaukee, John, station agent, and Jacob of New Holstein. Also two brothers, John of Saukville and Peter of Fond du Lac, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Brenkie and Mrs. Elizabeth Rumpel of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Strohm of Peru, Ill., and Mrs. Amelia Thiessen of Slinger, Wis., and five grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, from the Louis Weber hone, with interment in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev A. C. Plappert officiating. 1924
MATHILDA FRIESS Passing of Mrs. Friess After of lingering illness covering a period of over two years, Mrs. Jacob Friess was called to her final rest on Friday morning, a few minutes after twelve o’clock, July 21st, 1911. During her long illness she was tenderly cared for and was appreciative. Lately she rallied strength enough to be about the house, but on Sunday morning, July 16, she suffered a paralytic stroke and remained semi-conscious until she passed away. Mrs. Friess was born in this village on March 31, 1855. On December 9, 1875 she was united in marriage to Jacob Friess, who survives her. Six children were born to them: the oldest boy dying in infancy, John and Jacob, Mrs. Louie Weber, Mrs. H. C. Thiessen and Delia, all of this village. She was a hard working, industrious woman, always liking for the comfort of her family. Her kindly disposition and pleasing personality endeared her to all who knew her, particularly to that circle of friends with whom she associated. The entire community sympathizes with the bereaved ones and their sorrow is shared by many sincere friends. Besides her husband and children she is survived by four brothers: Wm. And Otto Moeller of Chicago, Paul of Green Bay, and Gustave of Milwaukee: and five sisters: Minnie, Tona and Dora of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ida Paff of Wausau and Mrs. E. E. Curtiss of this village. The funeral took place from the residence on Main street at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Mr. Wm. Brocker of Kiel officiating. As the corpse was being lowered to its last resting place in the New Holstein cemetery the Maennerchor sang a beautiful song. The floral gifts were many and beautiful. Those from away who attended the funeral were: Misses Minnie and Dora Moeller of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. P. Moeller of Green Bay, Otto and William Moeller of Chicago, Mrs. A. Otto of Rugby Jct., Mrs. M. Brenckle and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Friess of Fond du Lac. 7–26–1911
FRANK F. GISCH Funeral services for Frank Gisch, 70, who died Wednesday morning at this home here of pneumonia and pleurisy followed by a stroke, were held Saturday, the Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating both at the home and at the Reformed church. Mr. Gisch, with his wife, formerly Mrs. Anna Spann, whom he married four years ago, and who is still living, had lived here for the past ten years. Three children survive: Mrs. John Biermann and Joseph J. Gisch of here, and Mrs. James H. Vint, Madison. The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein, and grew to manhood in this vicinity. The I.O. O. F. lodge of Chilton, with which the deceased was affiliated, was in charge of the interment in the New Holstein cemetery. Tri-County Record, February 9, 1928
FRIEDRICH GREESE From Calumet county death records: Frederick Greese (v.3 p.108) Wife of Johanna Schlorf Jan. 13, 1837-Aug. 17, 1901 Son of Johann Greese (born G. Schoenfeld, Germany) and Maria (born Stolp, Germany) Born G. Schoenfeld, Germany –blacksmith Died from “vesical hemorrhage –cystitis, 2 weeks” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery ********* From the 1880 Federal census-Calumet co. Name: Fredrich Griese Home in 1880: New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin Age: 43 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837 Birthplace: Mech Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's Name: Johanna Father's birthplace: Mech Mother's birthplace: Mech Occupation: Blacksmith Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male House Number: 6475265 Household Members: Name Age Fredrich Griese 43 Johanna Griese 40 Adolphine Griese 17 Ida Griese 13 Willy Griese 7
JOHANNA GREESE It is our sad duty to announce the death of an octogenarian, an old and beloved pioneer of the town of New Holstein: namely, Mrs. Johanna Greese, widow of the late Fred Greese. Mrs Greese and her son, William, had lived together on the old homestead almost continuously the past six years and she had been in good health until Jan. 17th of this year when she complained of a slight indisposition although still being able to be up most of the time. On March 3rd upon arising in the morning she fell to the floor. Her son was in a nearby room heard the fall and hastened to her, assisting her onto the bed, but from that time on she was bedridden and despite all the medical attention and care given her, gradually wasted away. On March 17th she was removed to the home of her daughter in New Holstein village where she received the best of care, but she quietly succumbed to old age at eight o’clock Tuesday morning, March 29th. Johanna Schlorf was born in Schwerin-Mecklenburg, Germany, on Feb 17, 1840. She was married there and with her husband and others immigrated to America in 1862, arriving in the town of New Holstein in January, 1863, where her husband established a blacksmith shop in a log building in the primeval forest. Prosperity and happiness blessed their efforts for nearly forty years, or until he was called to his reward in 1901, after which she continued to live on the farm until her final illness. She was beloved and respected by neighbors and friends and although she had lived her allotted time there is deep regret expressed for her passing. She is survived by a son, William L. Greese, two daughters Adolphine and Ida, now Mrs. Charles Hansen and Mrs. Peter Lau, respectively. She also leaves four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two half sisters, Mrs. Wm Kreimann of Schleswig and Mrs. H. J. Hansen of New Holstein. The funeral was held this Friday afternoon from the Evang. Reformed church of which she was a member, under the auspices of the Frauen Verein, Rev. Plappert officiating. Those from outside in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Quade of Cedarburg, and Mrs. August Benzin Sr. of Chicago. Chilton Times, April 2, 1921 ******** From Calumet county death records: Johanna Greese nee Schlorf (v.7 p.250) Widow of Frederick Greese Feb. 17, 1840-March 29, 1921 Daughter of Ludwig Schlorf and Fredericka Martins (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “hpertrophic cerhosis of liver –senility” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
AMANDA GREVE Word was received by relatives here Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Bernhard Greve of Texas. Her demise was caused by childbirth. The deceased, nee Amanda Broeckert, was born in Kiel on October 15, 1882, where she lived up to the time of her marriage to Mr. Greve on Dec. 30, 1914. The remains will be brought to the home of her mother, Mrs. William Broeckert, at Brillion, and burial will be made in the New Holstein cemetery. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Besides her husband and mother, she also leaves one brother, Kuno, of Illinois. Tri-County Record, September 16, 1926 (No stone)
BERTHA GREVE From Calumet county death records: Bertha Greve nee Bormann (5-835) July 27, 1867-July 8, 1912 Son(sic) of Bernard Bormann (born Germany) and Hanna Thiessen (born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from “renal tuberculosis –exhaustion” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
VERNA GREVE Miss Verna Greve, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rud. Greve, passed away at the home in the town of New Holstein on Sunday morning, after an illness with tuberculosis. She was born in the town of New Holstein, August 11, 1910. In the fall of 1924 she entered high school, but was unable to finish the first semester on account of an infection of the bowels. She had been confined to her bed more or less since April. She is survived by her parents, grandmother and two brothers, Elmer and Clarence at home. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Reformed church, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein cemetery. Tri-County Record, September 10, 1925
WILLIAM GREVE Death claimed William Greve, 58, on Wednesday of last week, at his home in the town of New Holstein, near Kiel. Deceased had suffered over a year with cancer of the esophagus. A stroke which he received early on Wednesday was the immediate cause of his death. Mr. Greve was born on Feb 27, 1868, in the town of New Holstein, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Greve. In 1891 he was married to Miss Anna Asmus, and continued to make his home on the farm where he was born. He is survived by his wife; four daughters the Misses Elda and Hilda of Chicago and Elsie and Florence at home; three sons, Harry of Greenwood, and Helmuth and Edgar at home; one brother, Andrew Greve of Thorp; one sister, Mrs. Anna Kuehl of New Holstein, three grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday at 1:00 p.m. from the home. Rev. A. C. Plappert officiated and interment was made in the New Holstein cemetery. Tri-County Record, July 1, 1926
CHARLES H. GRIEM From Sheboygan county death records: Chas. H. Griem (v.8 p.17) Wife Katie Weber April 16, 1853-Oct. 10, 1897 Name of parents left blank Born Town of New Holstein Died from “phthisis pulmonalis –tubercular enteritis, 5 years –died at San Antonio, Texas –you note that above Griem died at San Antonio,Texas being on a trip through that state at the time of his death” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery (Note: His photo is in the glass negatives)
WILLIAM B. GRIEM A biography of William Barthold Griem written by Richard Griem, a descendant, reprinted with permission. My name is William Barthold Griem, born in Hamburg Germany in 1826. Due to political unrest in Schleswig-Holstein, I decided to sail with a group of families anxious to seek their fortune in America, in the spring of 1848. I was just 21 years old. I was an economist by profession and was eager to find a place in America to practice the theory of farming. We arrived in New York on May 12, 1848, and traveled by river boat to Sheboygan and then by ox-drawn wagon to Calumetville. On May 28th, 1848, I was one of the original 7 men to travel through Marytown, the closest settlement to what is now New Holstein for the purpose of purchasing farm land. The only existing directions of value were signs nailed to trees by government surveyors to indicate locations. Because I was the only one of the 7 to want to live by a stream, I was the last, on that day to select my property. I finally decided on a 160 acre plot by the Jordan River. The total cost was $200.00. J.C. Pfeiffer and I were the only 2 original settlers to decide against a log home, and build a frame structure instead. My home is the only one to still stand in New Holstein, at 1815 Jackson Street. It remained in my family for 112 years and was then sold to Alex Pudlo. I became New Holstein's first assessor, and later became its town clerk, and also secretary-treasurer. Much of the documentation of the town's early progress has been translated into English from my early records. In 1851, I returned to Germany to claim my bride, Fanny Louisa Hinze. On that trip back, I met Joachim Schildhauer who was planning to settle in Brazil. I told him of the opportunities that New Holstein presented and convinced him to come here instead. He purchased 80 acres east of New Holstein that I recommended, which included the well known "pond". Our first child, Adolphina was the 4th child born in New Holstein, January 12, 1852. Together with my wife Fanny, we raised 9 children in our small home. One of my sons, James (point to gravestone), became a prominent citizen in the city, succeeding H.C. Timm as president of the State Bank, and in partnership with A.T. Hipke in the Hickory Grove Stock Farm and New Holstein Pea Cannery. I was happy to farm in New Holstein my entire life. On August 2nd 1899, I passed away at the age of 73. This stone marker was erected at that time. My wife, Fanny, lived until the age of 79, in 1906. Thank you for listening to my story.
ADOLPHINE HANSEN From Calumet county death records: Adolphine Hansen nee Greese (v.10 p.108) Wife of Charles Hansen May 16, 1863-May 26, 1937 Daughter of Frederick Greese and Johanna Schlof (both born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “septie –endocarditis –hypostatic pneumonia” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery (Her photo is in the glass negative photos)
CHARLES HANSEN From Calumet county death records: Charles J. Hansen (v.12 p.344) Widower [of Adolphine Greese] Jan. 16, 1863-March 9, 1949 Son of August E. Hansen and Margaret Postel Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County –farmer Died from “myocarditis and senility” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
HENRY HARDER Henry Harder, one of New Holstein’s oldest citizens, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning at 6:30, after suffering a stroke two hours previous. Mr. Harder had been about the city on Tuesday, and the news of his unexpected death therefore came as a shock to the community. Deceased was born January 27, 1843, in Holstein, Germany, and came to America in 1852, with his parents, who settled in the town of New Holstein. He was united in marriage in September 1865 to Dora Greve of the town of New Holstein, after which the couple resided on a farm 1-1/2 miles northwest of this city. Thirty-seven years ago he sold the farm and lived here in retirement. About twelve years ago his wife died, and since then he has been making his home with his son-in-law and adopted daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bormann. Funeral services will take place at the late home on Saturday at 2 p.m., and burial will be made in the New Holstein cemetery, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. Tri-County Record, February 10, 1927
EDWARD HASS Working in a field of cucumbers on his farm at the southeast outskirts of this city, Edward Hass, a lifelong resident of this community died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday morning. His death came as a shock to the community, which had always pictured him as an active, vigorous personality. The deceased, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hass, was born July 2, 1881, on a farm in Charlestown, Calumet Co. Here he grew to manhood attending the schools of his community and the Chilton high school. For a time before his marriage he clerked in a store in the state of Iowa. On January 14, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Prueter of New Holstein. Two years later, March 18, 1905, Mrs. Hass died leaving her husband with two small children, Harold and Elmer. March 26, 1907, Mr. Hass again entered matrimony when he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Ortlip of Rantoul Township, Calumet Co., the Rev. Theodore Schildknecht of New Holstein performing the ceremony. Until 12 years ago. Mr. Hass resided on a farm about one mile north of this city and since then has owned and occupied a farm joining the eastern limits of the city. Besides his farm duties Mr. Hass for some time conducted a milk route in the city. He also served as township clerk and treasurer for several terms. He was a member of St. John’s Reformed church and a charter member of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip, of which he was vice-president at the time of his death. He belonged to the Woodmen and the E. F. U. Although Mr. Hass was not in the best of health for some time, suffering from a weak heart, he was able to do his work. He is survived by his wife, 3 brother, John of Groton, S. D., William of Grafton, Herman of Saskatchewan, Canada; four sons, Harold of Adell, Elmer of Chicago, Edgar who is serving in the U. S. Navy and is at present stationed at Washington, D. C., and Oscar at home. One daughter LaVerne, resides in Plymouth. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Tri-County Record, August 13, 1931
ELIZABETH HASS Mrs. Elizabeth Hass, who has been ill for the past week, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the age of 78 years. Mr. and Mrs. Hass came to America from Germany 36 years ago with seven children; two children being born later in this country. Mrs. Hass demise was due to pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her death, four daughters: Mrs. Robert Greve, Mrs. Edwin Kind, Mrs. Fred Engel and Mrs. Herman Bartels, all of this city; and four sons: William and Henry Hass of Canada, Fred of St. Anna, and Peter of this city. One son, George, passed away a few years ago. Her husband also preceded her in death. She made her home with her children for the past several years. The date of the funeral has not yet been set, as the relatives are awaiting word from Canada before making arrangements. Tri-County Record, November 18, 1926
ANNA HAUSCHILD From Calumet county death records: Anna Hauschild nee Hipke (v.7 p.237) March 4, 1841-Feb. 21, 1921 Widow Daughter of Frederick William Hipke and Heinke [mother’s first name not known] Born Germany Died from “apoplexy, 4 hours – senility” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery (Note: Her photo is in glass negatives)
DETLEF HAUSCHILD From Calumet county death records: Detlef Hauschild (v.6 p.165) May 11, 1840 – Aug. 23, 1914 Son of ? Hauschild and Anna Harder (both born Germany) Born Germany – painter Died from “heart failure –paralephic stroke” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery, Calumet County (Note: His photo is in glass negatives)
MARY HAUSCHILD From Sheboygan county death records: Mary Hauschild nee Zarmsdorf (v.65 p.123) Widow of William Hauschild May 24, 1873-May 16, 1955 Daughter of Ludwig Zarmsdorf and Sophia Timm Born Wisconsin Died from “cardio vascular accident, 1 hour –arteriosclerosis, 10 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
WILLIAM HAUSCHILD From Calumet county marriage records: William H. Hauschild and Mary Zarmstorf (v.3 p.230) May 14, 1898 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein William H. Hauschild Son of Detlef Hauschild and Anna Hipke Born Town of New Holstein –painter Mary Zarmstorf Daughter of Ludwig Zarmstorf and Sophia Timm Born Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County ********** From Calumet county death records: William Henry Hauschild (v.9 p.553) Aug. 14, 1870-March 3, 1936 Husband of Mary Hauschild Son of Detlof Hauschild (born Germany) and Anna Hepke(sic) (born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, Feb. 15, 1936” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ********** William H. Hauschild, aged 65, of New Holstein, died Tuesday evening at 11 o'clock at his home. He had been in ill health for several years, and seriously ill for the past two months. Mr. Hauschild was born in New Holstein on August 24, 1870, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Detlef Hauschild. He was a life-long resident of the New Holstein community with the exception of two years when he was employed in Milwaukee as a blacksmith with Charles A????. In Business 17 Years For two years Mr. Hauschild also followed the blacksmith trade in New Holstein, where he was associated with Henry Schueler. Following this, he became a partner with his father in the "D. Hauschild and Son Paint Shop" at New Holstein. After the retirement of his father, Mr. Hauschild conducted the business for 17 years after which it was sold to Rivers and Roeck 18 years ago. Mr. Hauschild's marriage to Miss Mary Zarmsdorf of New Holstein took place on May 14, 1898. Survivors are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Rohl of Milwaukee, one son, Ervin of New Holstein. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Erbe Hoffmann Funeral home at New Holstein. The Rev. A.G. Schmidt of St. John's Reformed church will officiate and interment will be made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Relatives and friends may view the body at the Erbe Hoffmann Funeral home from Thursday noon until the time of the services. ********** Following an illness of several years' duration, William H. Hauschild, New Holstein, died at his home Tuesday night at 11 o'clock. He had reached the age of 65. His death occurred just six hours before that of his brother-in-law, Henry Zarmsdorf. He had suffered a stroke on New Year's day, and had been in a serious condition ever since. The deceased was born August 20, 1870, in New Holstein, the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hauschild. With the exception of two years spent in Milwaukee in his young manhood, he spent his entire life in New Holstein. After working for Henry Schurler, blacksmith, for two years, he joined his father in his painting and decorating business. He continued to manage the business for seventeen years after the retirement of his father, and 18 years ago sold out to Rivers and Roeck. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Rohl of Milwaukee, and a son, Erwin, at home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with interment in the New Holstein cemetery. The Rev. A. Geo. Schmidt will perform the last rites. (Note: His photo is in the glass negatives)
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
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
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
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
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
FRED OTTO IVERSEN Funeral services for Frederick Otto Iverson, 77, retired grain dealer who died at his home in New Holstein on Thursday morning of last week were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home, and at 2 o’clock at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church. The deceased was born October 13, 1868 in Leck, Schleswig-Germany, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Iversen. He came to America with his parents at the age of 3 years. The family lived in Baltimore for a year, and then moved to Fond du Lac, where they lived for a short time, then they moved to New Holstein. As a young man he helped his father in Iversen’s general merchandise store, and in 1892 formed a partnership with H. H. Greve and for the following two years he was buyer for the W. W. Cargill Company. He then built his present grain elevator, which he operated until 1936, when he turned it over to his son-in-law, Fred Schildhauer. On August 20, 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Pauline Meinert. Survivors are his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Elsie) Schildhauer; a grandchild, Paula of New Holstein; one sister, Mrs Louis Jens and two brothers, John and Peter of New Holstein. The pallbears were Earl Lehner, Alfred Greve, Arthur Vorpahl, Walter Gartzke, Victor Sell and Mich. Dorn. The following attended the funeral services: Roy Cambell of Milwaukee, Mrs. Pauline Greve and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Greve of Kiel and Mrs Lena Sattler of Withee. Burial took place in New Holstein cemetery. (No newspaper named, 1941)
MARGARETHA PETERSEN IVERSEN Mrs. Peter Iversen Sr. passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Jens, Friday afternoon, having been ill for the past year and only recently was taken to her daughter’s home. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. She leaves to mourn her husband who is quite old, 3 sons, Fred, John, and Peter and one daughter, Mrs. Louis Jens, all of this village. New Holstein, Chilton Times, August 7, 1920
PETER IVERSEN Peter Iversen, 69, a prominent resident of New Holstein, was found dead in the yard of the Calumet Club of that city at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning by Bernie Dorn, while covering his morning paper route. Death was believed due to a stroke. Mr. Iversen had attended a highway meeting in Madison on Tuesday, returning to New Holstein about midnight. Peter Iversen was born February 16th, 1872 in Lech, Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Iversen. Sr. and came to this country at the age of six weeks. The family first settled in Baltimore, Maryland and then moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Later the family moved onto a farm east of New Holstein and finally moved into the city, where Peter Iversen assisted his father in a general store located on Railroad street. Some time later he operated a branch store in the west end of the city. On July 6, 1899 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Vollstedt, who preceded his in death by several years. In 1909, with a brother Fred, he built the grain elevator, and in 1910 sold out his share of the business to his brother. In 1911, he and his brother John bought the general store of the late James Griem, now operating as the H. E. Schmitt & Co. store. In the latter part of the same year he dissolved partnership with his brother John and retired. His home on Wisconsin avenue, just east of the Calumet Club, was built in 1910. The deceased served as assessor and alderman in New Holstein for several years. In 1928 he became Chairman of the County Supervisors of Highway’s Association. His brother Fred died earlier in this same month on February 6th. He is survived by his brother, John, and a sister Mrs Louis Jens, both of New Holstein. (No newspaper named, 1941)
MARY JENS Mrs. John Jens, 89 Mrs. John Jens, the former Mary Dammann, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alma Jeanty in the town of Russell. The deceased was born May 17, 1857, and attended the public schools. Her marriage to Mr. Jens took place November 20, 1872. He preceded her in death 30 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Herman Bunge and Mrs. Alma Jeanty, 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. One daughter, one son, five sisters and a brother have preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with interment in the New Holstein city cemetery. The Rev. A. George Schmid of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church of New Holstein officiated. (No newspaper named) 1945
GERHARD JENSEN On the day the train came as far as New Holstein, the crowd there to greet the 'colossus' was so big and the excitement so great, that Gerhard Jensen fell, or was pushed fromn the platform and lost his life under the train From the "New Holstein Centenial Souvenir Booklet"
ANNA JOCHIMSEN From Calumet county death records: Anna Tams Jochimsen (v.15 p.24) Wife of John Jochimsen Sept. 2, 1867-March 29, 1958 Daughter of Claus Tams with mother unknown Born Town of New Holstein Died from “brain metastosis (2-3 months) of breast carcinoma, 10 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
CATHERINE JOCHIMSEN GOOD WOMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Katherine Jochimsen Passed Away at Home of her Daughter in Milwaukee At the advanced age of 77 years, 10 months and 17 days Mrs. Katherine Jochimsen, an old and esteemed resident of Calumet county, closed her eyes in death at the home of her daughter, Mrs Mary Wolford, 1302 Island Ave., Milwaukee, on Wednesday, August 4th at 11 a.m. Mrs. Jochimsen’s last illness was of only two month’s duration. During the last two weeks it became apparent to those near and dear to her that the end was near. What medical skill and the ministration of loved ones could do was done to ease her pain. For nearly fourteen years she had faithfully cared for her husband who was partially paralyzed and died last February. During the past four years she had not been in the best of health. Yet she never complained but bore her ailments bravely and cheerfully. She was conscious until three hours before her death when she fell asleep and peacefully reached her journey’s end, surrounded by those whom she loved and who loved her. Katherine Jochimsen, daughter of Hans Sonnabend, was born in Holstein, Germany, September 17, 1848. At the age of nine she came with her parents to the struggling frontier settlement of New Holstein. On January 23rd 1864 she was united in marriage to Peter J.Jochimsen, with which she journeyed through life for fifty-seven years. As young people they moved on a farm near New Holstein which they operated for twenty years. Then they moved to Chilton town where they owned and operated a farm for twenty-seven years. After the sale of the farm they lived with their daughter, Mrs. Mary Wohlford. With her husband she shared all the hardships, the incessant toil and the privations of early pioneer days. But through patience, foresight and industry they transformed the forest wilderness into one of the finest farms in Chilton town. Eight children survive: Charles of Milton, Minn., August of Sheboygan, Mrs. Katie Koehler of Chilton, Mrs. Mary Wohlford of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Paegelow of Racine, Herman of Mt Hope, George of Stewartville, Minn., and Rudolph of Racine. Also a sister Mrs. Dorothy Schroeder of Sheboygan, and four brothers, Fred Sonnabend, Arlington, Washington, Charles Sonnabend, Detroit, Mich. , John Sonnabend, Tryon, Nebraska, and Detolff Sonnabend, Reedsville, Wis. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. Chilton Times, 1920
DETLEF JOCHIMSEN Detlef Jochimsen of New Holstein suffered a fractured rib and severe cuts about his hand when his Ford coupe overturned near Centerville Friday afternoon after 4 o’clock. The car was completely smashed, no effort being made to tow it away for repairs. A motorist who came on the scene of the accident a little later called Ed Schurrer, Cleveland garage man, who took Mr. Jochimsen to his home. A companion who was driving with Jochimsen escaped with no injuries. Neither occupant of the wrecked coupe could make any explanation of the cause of the accident. Mr. Jochimsen, died of his injuries several hours later, it was reported. Pinioned underneath the wreckage of his Ford coupe when it crashed through the fence and went down a 16 foot embankment one-quarter mile north of Centerville Friday afternoon, Detlef Jochimsen of this city sustained six broken ribs and other severe injuries, including a deep laceration of one of his hands, which resulted in his death Sunday noon at his home here. Although the coupe was almost demolished, Mr. Struck, his companion in the car escaped without any serious injuries. The accident occurred when Mr. Jochimsen failed to turn at a point where the road going north and south ends at the intersection with a road running east and west. The car narrowly missed a large sign post which was directly in its path. The two men in the coupe were returning from a fishing trip, it was reported. Mr. Jochimsen was about 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, nee Dora Tamms, three sons, Harvey, Edwin and Rudolph; and two daughters, Mrs. Hugo Libke and Mrs. Herman Libke all of New Holstein. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon with burial in the New Holstein cemetery. Tri-County Record, May 27, 1926
DORA JOCHIMSEN Mrs. Jochimsen Passes Away Mrs. Detlef Jochimsen, nee Dora Tams, passed away at her home in New Holstein Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. She was born March 2, 1862, on the farm just east of New Holstein now owned by her son Edwin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Tams and was married April 14, 1885 to Detlef Jochimsen. Following their marriage they resided on another farm just east of New Holstein now owned by a son, Rudolph. Since 1912 she has made her home on E. Wisconsin Avenue with the exception of the past few months when she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Hugo Libke. Her husband preceded her in death May 23, 1926, and survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Helen) Libke, and Mrs. Hugo (Erna) Libke; three sons, Rudolph, Edwin and Harvey; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Claus Jens and Mrs John Jochimsen, all of New Holstein. Three grandsons are serving with the armed forces. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home with the Rev. A. G. Schmid, pastor of the Evangelical and Refomed Church officiating. Burial will be made in the New Holstein city cemetery (No newspaper named, 1943)
JOHN JOCHIMSEN From Calumet county death records: John Jochimsen (v.11 p.349) Husband of Anna Tams July 7, 1866-May 27, 1944 Son of Hand Jockimsen (born Bergenhussen, Germany) and Anna Kara (born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Died from “cerebral hemorrhage” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
WILLIAM JOCHIMSEN Leaving the home of his son-in-law, Fred Hass, last Wednesday, William Jochimsen, 68, was found dead in a field nearby on Friday of last week, apparently the victim of heart attack. He had not been seen from the time he left home until Friday. The deceased was born February 18, 1864 on a farm in the town of New Holstein. He was united in marriage November 8, 1887 to Miss Bertha Voss of the town of Schleswig. To the couple four children were born, one of whom, Hugo, died at the age of 13 years. Three children survive, as follows: Mrs. Fred (Ella) Hass of town of New Holstein; Mrs. Frank (Frieda) Manz of Kiel; and Ernst of near Kiel. Surviving brothers are John Jochimsen of New Holstein and Henry of Medford. His wife also survives. For the past two years the couple had made their home with the Hass family, and previous to then had lived for many years in the city of New Holstein. Funeral services for the deceased were held Monday afternoon from the Fred Hass home, with burial in the New Holstein cemetery. The last rites were conducted by the Rev. A Geo. Schmid. Tri-County Record, November 3, 1932
EMMA (LAU) JUENK From Calumet county death records: Emma Juenk nee Lau (v.6 p.942) Wife of Henry Juenk Jan. 6, 1864-March 6, 1919 Daughter of Claus Lau and Dorothea Kloth (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from “laryngeal tuberculosis –pulmonary tuberculosis” Buried at New Holstein Cemtery
HENRY JUENK From Calumet county marriage records: Henry Juenk and Emma Lau (v.3 p.89) April 22, 1890 in Reformed Church, Town of New Holstein Henry Juenk Son of Henry Juenk and Marie Lampe Born Schleswig, Germany Emma Lau Daughter of Claus Lau and Johanna Catharina Cloth ******** From Calumet county death records: Henry Juenk (v.7 p.14) Husband of Emma Lau Sept. 29, 1856-Aug. 6, 1919 Space for parents is marked “Don’t know” Born Germany –retired merchant Died from “carcinoma in lower abdomen and myronia in lower spinal chord –arteriosclerosis” Buried at New Holstein Cemtery ********* The funeral of Henry Juenk who died on Wednesday August 6, after an illness of long duration, was held on Saturday last, W. H. Luehrs of Manitowoc being in charge of the last sad rites and burial being made in the village cemetery. The deceased was born in Bredstedt, Germany, September 29, 1856, and came to America in 1871. He was married to Emma Lau in 1900 and for over a quarter of a century was one of New Holstein’s successful business men. He is survived by a daughter. Chilton Times, August 1919
BERTHA JUNGE BELL The funeral of Mrs. Bertha Junge-Bell was held Monday afternoon from the St. John’s Reformed church; the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Mrs. Bell was born in Berlin, Germany July 20, 1889. She came to America when a young woman, going to Minnesota, where she made her home with an uncle for several years; later she went to Milwaukee to make her home. In the fall of 1909 she was married to Fred Junge of this city. They made their home for several years in the house now owned by Henry Kuehl. From here they moved to Milwaukee, where they operated a laundry. On February 7, 1923 Mr. Junge passed away. On November 8, 1928 she was again united in marriage to William Bell of Milwaukee. Mrs. Bell had been ill several years due to injuries received in a streetcar accident; later she developed dropsy and on November 2nd entered the Milwaukee General hospital, where everything possible was done for her, but Thursday morning, November 10th, at 11 o’clock she passed away having attained the age of 43 years, 3 months and 20 days. She is survived by her husband of Milwaukee and her aged mother in Germany. After the funeral services were held in Milwaukee, the body was brought here, where it lay in state at the church until funeral services at 2 o’clock. Interment took place in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, November 17, 1932
ELMER KAISER Elmer R. Kaiser, 1620 Mayflower Court, Winter Park, Fla., formerly of Kiel, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000 in Florida. He was born Aug. 29, 1909 in New Holstein, the son of the late Henry and Aramenta Hanssen Kaiser. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. He received both his bachelor's degree and master's degree in mechanical engineering from UW-Madison in 1934, cum laude. He continued his involvement and support of the university, establishing the Elmer and Janet Ambach Kaiser Chair in Mechanical Engineering in 1987 and contributing generously to student loan programs. Elmer held engineering research positions at Battelle Memorial Institute, Bituminous Coal Research Inc. and New York University. In addition, he has authored 70 technical papers and rendered distinguished service for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He had more than 40 years experience in combustion engineering. He had directed research programs in coal and refuse combustion, incineration and emissions control. His experience included the development of incinerators for municipal and industrial refuse and stokers for solid fuels and gasification systems. His research included the characterization of municipal refuse, heat and mass balance for boilers and incinerators, emission sampling and analysis and investigations of wet scrubbers. Survivors include his wife Janet and other relatives. Friends may gather at the New Holstein City Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000 at 11 a.m. for graveside services. (No newspaper named)
FERDINAND KREIMANN From Calumet county death records: Ferdinand F. Kreimann (v.12 p.722) Sept. 20, 1871-April 26, 1951 Son of Henry Kreimann and Wilhelmina Kruse Born Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County –farmer Died from “metastatic anoplastic – carcinoma of glands of neck original site not known” Buried at New Holstein, Cemetery (Note: His photo is in the glass negatives)
HELEN C. KREIMANN From Sheboygan county death records: Helen Kreimann nee Greve (v.69 p.305) Widowed April 10, 1875-July 18, 1957 Daughter of Henry Greve and Sophia Born Town of Rantoul, Calumet County Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, sudden” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
HELENE KROEHNKE Mrs. Helen Kroehnke, who has been in ill health for a number of years, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. And Mrs. Joseph Leonard on Sunday morning at 12:30. She was born Mar 15, 1849 at Goening, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. While she was still a baby her parents came to this country and settled here in this city. When a young woman she secured a position in Fond du Lac which she held for several years. On September 26, 1871 she was united in marriage to John Kroehnke or this city. For a number of years they conducted a furniture store and hotel. Later they had charge of the saloon which is now known as the Wayside Inn. In 1904 Mr. Kroehnke disposed of his business to retire, but on July 4, 1904 he passed away. Since then Mr. and Mrs. Leonard have lived with Mrs. Kroehnke on Wisconsin Avenue. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Lilly) Leonard of this city, Mrs. Jennie Eilts of White River, South Dakota, and Mrs. Laura Louis of Lorraine, Ohio. Two sons, Oscar of Ottawa, Ill. And George of Wabeno also survive her. Two children, a daughter, Mrs. C. O. (Alice) Piper of this city passed away on June 23 of this year, and a son Walter of Chilton passed away on June 30, also of this year. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home, the Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating with intermet in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, December 4, 1930
HENRY E. KROHN The community was shocked on Friday afternoon when it learned that Henry Krohn, Jr., had passed away, after a short illness of acute encephalitis. He was the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Krohn, being born December 30, 1915. He attended the public school and was also a member of the Reformed Sunday school class, and a member of the Juvenile band. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with services at the home, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. Mrs. H. F. Arps of Chilton sang two vocal solos. Pallbearers were: Adrian Freund, Henry Gremmer, Wilber Harder, Winfield Hipke, Waldemar Vollstedt and Milton Meyer. Henry, Jr. leaves to mourn his untimely death his parents, and one brother, Frederick, nine years old. Interment was made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, August 18, 1927