WALLACE BELITZ Sheboygan Press: "Wallace Belitz" 2 Aug 1951 Wallace Belitz, 49, passed away at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Wednesday. He was born on May 27, 1902, in Cleveland, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Belitz. He attended elementary school in Centerville and attended Washington High school in Manitowoc. On June 25, 1927, he married Miss Anita Duessing in St. Paul's Lutheran church, Sheboygan. In 1921 he took over the Standard Oil agency, Cleveland, and was in the business until 1929 when he took over the Belitz hardware store as sole owner. Survivors are his wife; his mother; a brother, Milton, of Cleveland; and three sisters, Mrs. M. (Edna) Hess of Two Rivers, Mrs. Forrest (Sylvia) Duessing of Sheboygan and Mrs. Herbert (Erla) Schachtschneider of Milwaukee. His father and a sister, Mrs. Hugo (Leora) Stoltenberg, preceded him in death. Mr. Belitz was a member of the Hardware Implement association and served on the consistory of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, Cleveland, for three years. Funeral services will be held at the Stoltenberg Funeral chapel, Cleveland, at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Eldon Bode will officiate and burial will be made in the family lot in St. John's cemetery, Hika. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from Friday noon until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of the services. The Belitz Hardware store will be closed until after the funeral. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CARL L. BODE Name: Bode, Carl Ludwig D.: 10/22/1866 B.: 2/3/1865 Reg. D.: 1/15/1867 sex: m/w Age at death: 1 yr. 8 mo. 16 da. B.P.: Tn. Newton D.P.: Tn. Newton Cem: Centrvl. Ch.: Inf. & Address: M.H. Quehl Spouse: F.: Emil Bode M.: Wilhelmine Chelniz Cause of Death: summer complaint Add Info.: Pg.# 74
CHARLOTTE BOETTCHER Name: Boettcher, Charlotte D.: 3/15/1879 B.: 2/23/1797 Reg. D.: 3/27/1879 sex: f/w Age at death: 82 yrs. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Tn. Centreville Cem: Cntrvl., Wis. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Boettcher, Cntrvl. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: old age Add Info.: Pg.# 295
F. WILHELM BOETTCHER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1908: Death Tuesday last week in Centerville of F.W. Boettcher of heart disease with which he had suffered a long time. The deceased was born 1834 in Saxony and came to Centerville in 1850 where he has since lived. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Friday.
OTTO BORN Otto J. Born, 75, of the Village of Cleveland, died Wednesday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient since Monday following a coronary. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. Mr. Born was born April 7, 1896, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Adam and Ida Lautenschleager Born. He married Irene Dreger Nov. 23, 1918, in the Town of Rockland. The couple farmed in the Town of Newton until 1925, coming to the Village of Cleveland. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 7, 1966. He was employed at Cleveland Hardware Co., Belitz Hardware Co. and Lakeside Canning Co., Cleveland. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Steinpreis, of Winneconne, Wis., a brother, Edwin, of Sheboygan, a grandson. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1972
EVA BRICK From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901: Old age debility took the life Wed. last week of 85-yr. old Mrs. Eva Brick in Centerville. She is survived by one son and her funeral took place on Sun.
GEORGE BRICK From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1902: From Centerville it is reported that Geo. Brick, a prominent resident of that town, was found dead in his house Fri. morning. The deceased formerly lived in Town Meeme but for the last many years has been in Centerville where he handled his aged mother’s farm. His mother died last year, since which event Brick lost all interest in life. A coroner’s inquest determined that he died of a heart attack. He was 44. (Long article)
KENDALL J. BUSSCHER Name: Kendall John Busscher Color/Sex: white male Occ: manage Janitorial supplies wholesaler Born: June 22, 1953 Died: August 7, 1987 Age: 34 Cause: Hepatic failire with bowel obstruction: Carcinoid tumor with liver metastasis with bowel obstruction Carcinoid tumor with abdominal metastasis Date Of Onset: -- Father: John H Busscher Mother: Evelyn Wolters Certification: Married Place Of Death: Residence: Name Of Physician: Name Of Informant: Donna Herman Place Of Burial: Date Of Burial: Volume: #90 Page: #2 - Co. death record
ARNO A. CASPER Arno A. Casper (co. death record v.82 p.203) Husband of Rita Pfister Jan. 23, 1910-May 10, 1981 Son of Joseph Casper and Jenny Junk Born Wisconsin –field work for canning company Residence at time of death 1021 Hazel Street, Cleveland Died from “myocardial infarct, acute –congestive heart failure, chronic –gout, diabetes mellitus, chronic heart disease” Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Town of Centerville
ALFRED A. DASSLER Alfred Arthur Dassler (co. death index v.46 p.510) Husband of [Nelsa Franzmeier] [it seems Alfred married again after Nelsa’s death] Aug. 22, 1894-July 16, 1953 Son of Louis Dassler and Lena Drundmeyer Born Wisconsin –blacksmith at blacksmith and auto shop Died from “cerebral thrombosis, 5 days –arteriosclerosis –hypertension” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
LOUIS DASSLER Louis Dassler, 57, well-known blacksmith of Centerville, passed away suddenly at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at his home of heart stroke. Mr. Dassler lived but a few minutes after he was stricken. The deceased was born in Centerville on April 30, 1868, and was married to Lena Grundmeir. He was a blacksmith for the last 30 years. Besides his widow, Mr. Dassler is survived by one son, Alfred, who makes his home with his parents. His aged mother, Mrs. Theresa Dassler, 80 years old of here, 2 brothers, Frank of here and Oscar at Sheboygan, 2 sisters, Mrs. Gustave Bahr, and Mrs. Ferdinand Jawort of here. His father, Ernst Dassler preceded him in death on Aug 1, 1913. a son Roland died May 6, 1914, his brother Herman Dassler on June 6, 1919, and his sister, Mrs. Gust. Hintz died Dec. 19, 1914. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at p.m.(sic) from the late home in Centerville, and interment will be made in the Centerville cemetery. ******* Louis Dassler (co. death index v.21 p.633) Husband of Lena [Drundmeyer] April 30, 1868-June 14, 1925 Son of Ernest Dassler and Theresa Hedrech (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin –blacksmith Died from “apoplexy, death instant” Buried at Centerville Cemetery, Town of Centerville
NELSA DASSLER Nelsa Dasssler nee Franzmeier (co. death index v.38 p.112) Wife of Alfred Dassler July 5, 1899-Jan. 29, 1945 Daughter of Louis Franzmeier (born Town Newton) and Mathila Sigglekow (born Town Centerville) Born Town of Newton Died from “shock –patient got out of bed 36 hours after abdominal surgery –palvic tumor –abdominal hysterectomy on Jan. 26, 1945 –metastasis to intestine –fibroies cancer of ovaries –accident –patient got out of bed 36 hours after operation” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
ADOLPH DOERSCH Adolph Andrew Doersch (co. death record v.47 p.234) Husband of [Minna Huhn] Nov. 17, 1872-Jan. 26, 1954 Son of John Doersch and Minna Huhn [Minna is actually his wife] Farmer Died from “pneumonia, 6 days –hypostatic congestion, chronic –residual hemiplegia, 10 years –arteriosclerotic coronary vascular disease, chronic” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville
AUGUST C. DOERSCH August Carl Doersch (Manitowoc 47-416) Single Oct. 14, 1869-May 30, 1954 Son of John W. Doersch and Henrietta Mill Born Granger, Minnesota –merchant at retail feed business Died from “chronic hypocarditis, 2 years –chronic nephritis, 2 years” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville
BERTHA DOERSCH Bertha Louise Doersch nee Roehl (co. death record v.48 p.77) Wife of Carl John Doersch Sept. 8, 1876-Dec. 5, 1954 Daughter of Fredrech Roehl and Julia Wunsch Died from “coronary occlusion, instant –generalized arteriosclerosis, 10 years” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
CHARLES DOERSCH Carl John Doersch (co. death record v.40 p.142) Husband of Bertha Roehlz [Roehl] March 28, 1875-Dec. 20, 1946 Son of John Doersch and Henrietta Mill (both born Germany) Born Foreston, Iowa Died from “exhaustion –carcinoma of prostate” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
EMMA DOERSCH Emma Doersch (co. death record v.11 p.479) Child August 30, 1907-Aug. 15, 1912 Daughter of Adolph Doersch and Minna Huhn Born Wisconsin Died from “meningitis, 15 days” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
ERNESTINE DOERSCH Johann Friedrich Doersch and his wife Ernestine Boettcher Doersch are the two buried here. Their dates are correct. I have independent sources for their birth and death dates (including the church records from Bischofsgrün, Bavaria, where JF Doersch was baptized. JW Doersch is his older brother. Johann Doersch (1804-1872) who is buried here is his father. The Adolph Doersch you have here was his son. So this is a family group. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Ernstine Doersch nee Boettcher (co. death record v.23 p.557) Wife of John F. Doersch Sept. 29, 1843-Feb. 18, 1928 Daughter of John Boettcher and Caroline Lenke [Lemke?] (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “double pneumonia, probably hypostatic, 3 days” Buried at Lutheran Cemetery, Hika, Town of Centerville
HENRIETTA DOERSCH Henriette Doersch nee Mill (co. death index v.10 p.803) Wife of John W. Doersch Feb. 14, 1842-Aug. 31, 1911 Daughter of John Daniel Mill and Regina Preuss (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “intestinal carcinoma, 1 year” Buried at Hike Cemetery, Centerville
HENRY DOERSCH Henry Herman Doersch (co. death record v.79 p.245) Single Oct. 11, 1905-Sept. 4, 1978 Son of Carl Doersch and Bertha Roehl Born Wisconsin –punch press operator, Enamel Ware Residence at time of death 1140 W. Madison, Cleveland Died from “cerebral anuxia, acute –asphyxiation –hanging – hung self at home at 1140 W. Madison Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
J. FRIEDRICH DOERSCH From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1893: Death in Town Centerville last Thurs. of Friedrich Doersch, son of Michael Doersch. The deceased was 31 yrs. of age and died of kidney disease. The funeral took place Sun. in the Lutheran Cemetery in Centerville.
JOHN W. DOERSCH From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death in Cleveland Thurs. last week following an illness of several years of Mr. W. Doersch as a result of a hemorrhage. The deceased was born 09 Oct. 1836 in Bayreuth, Bavaria and came to America in 1852. After living a year in the state of N.Y., he moved to Wisconsin. He is survived by 4 children and several sisters. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon. ********** John W. Doersch [Doernh on record] (co. death record v.6 p.289) Husband of Henrietta [Mill] Oct. 9, 1836-Sept. 26, 1900 Parents are marked as unknown Born Germany Died from “tuberculosis of lungs –hemorrhage from the lungs, some years” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
MARGARETHA KATHARINA DOERSCH From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1882: The widow Dorsch, 67, mother of George Dorsch was buried last Sunday in Centreville. ******* Margaretha C. Doersch (co. death record v.3 p.79) Died June 8, 1882 at 67 years, 5 months and 4 days Parents are unknown Died from “lung disease” Buried at Centerville Cemetery, Town of Centerville
MINNA DOERSCH Minni Doersch nee Huhn (co. death index v.32 p.575) Wife of Adolph Doersch June 16, 1875-May 1, 1939 Daughter of Herman Huhn and Paulina Paul (both born Saxony) Born Town of Centerville Died from “coronary embolism, May 1, 1939” Buried at Centerville Cemetery
OSCAR DOERSCH Oscar Frank Doersch (co. death record v.10 p.794) Baby July 16, 1911-Dec. 28, 1911 Son of Adolph Doersch and Minna Huhn (both born Wisconsin) Born Wisconsin Died from “convulsions” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
OTTO DOERSCH From Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1896: On Sun. John W. Doersch in Town Centerville, received the news that his son Otto Doersch had died in the State of North Carolina. He was 30 yrs. of age. The body was brought to Centerville and buried Wed.
OTTO DOERSCH Otto A. Doersch (co. death record v.97 p.487) Single March 3, 1904-July 27, 1993 Son of Charles Doersch and Bertha Roehl Born Wisconsin –owner-operator of feed mill Residence at time of death 1140 West Madison, Cleveland Died from “gastric ulcers, months –leg ulcers” Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
VERNON DOERSCH Vernon William Doersch (co. death record v.102 p.304) Husband of Lavina Siggelkow Dec. 12, 1905-Dec. 5, 1996 Son of Adolph Doersch and Minnie Huhn Worked at maintenance, Mirro Aluminum Died from “congestive heart failure, minutes –arteriosclerotic heart disease, years” Buried at St. Johanne’s Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
JOHN DUESING John E. Duesing (co. death record v.75 p.661) Widower April 28, 1887-Aug. 11, 1975 Son of John Duesing and Mary Wunsch Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “cardiac arrest –myocardial infarction –arteriosclerotic heart disease” Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
REIHNA DUESING Reihna Alice Duesing nee Fries (co. death record v.60 p.102) Wife of John Duessing Feb. 26, 1905-Oct. 15, 1964 Daughter of Edward Freis and Emma Rasner Born Wisconsin Died from “coronary occlusion” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
CHARLES A. DUESSING Charles A Duesing, 71, of Cleveland died Thursday morning at a Sheboygan hospital where he had been a patient about a week. Mr. Duesing was born June 5, 1891, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late John and Martha Wunsch Duesing. He farmed in the Town of Centerville until 1957 when he moved to Cleveland to make his home with a brother, John. He never married. He was a member of his church. Among survivors are a brother, John, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Goerke, of Cleveland. One brother and four sisters preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1963 ******** Charles Albert Duesing (co. death record v.57 p.415) Single June 5, 1891-Jan. 24, 1963 Son of John Duesing and Mary Wunsch Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “cerebral thrombosis, 8 days, arterioscleratic heart disease –chronic nephritis –cirrhosis” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
FORREST DUESSING Forrest Duesing (sic) (Sheboygan death records 72-312) Husband of Sylvia Duesing July 26, 1898-Jan. 29, 1959 Son of William Duesing and Minnie Sohn Born Manitowoc County -electrician Died from "coronary sclerosis, 1 hour" Buried at Hika Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville ******** Forrest Duessing, 42, former trustee and treasurer of the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church of Centerville who confessed to and pleaded guilty to a charge of embezzling $1,075 of the church funds was placed on probation by Judge O. T. Bredesen in Municipal court Monday Dec. 22. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.3
JOHANN DUESSING From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1909: Death Wednesday evening last week in Town Centerville of John Duesing of throat cancer. The deceased, who was born 1858 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, came to America as an 11-year old boy. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He leaves his widow, 3 sons and 5 daughters. (Note: He couldn't have been a veteran of the Civil War if he was b. in 1858, the newspaper may have said 1838 and been misread. Sometimes letters and numbers aren't real clear.) ******** John Duessing (co. death record v.9 p.136) Husband of [Mary Wunsch] Died July 21, 1909 at age 70 years, 8 months and 29 days Son of John Duessing with mother unknown (both born Germany) Farmer –born Germany Died from “carcinoma of trachea and aesophagus, 9 months” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
MARY DUESSING Mary Duessing nee Wunsch (co. death record v.26 p.193) Wife of John Duessing Died Dec. 30, 1930 at age 81 years, 9 months and 16 days Daughter of Theodore Wunsch and Helena Grubelein (both born Germany) Born Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County Died from “carcinoma of vagina” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
MINNA DUESSING Minnie Duessing nee Sohn (co. death record v.45 p.509) Wife of William Duessing June 14, 1869-Aug. 5, 1952 Daughter of Phillip Sohn and Wilhelmine Plagemann Born Wisconsin Died from “cardiac failure, 2 months –generalized arteriosclerosis, 10 years” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville
WILLIAM DUESSING William G. Duessing, 74, retired Centerville farmer, died at his home in the village of Cleveland, Monday, Dec. 22 and funeral services were held last Friday afternoon. Survivors are the widow, son, two daughters, two brothers, four sisters and five grandchildren. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.3 ******* William G. Duessing (co. death record v.34 p.590) Husband of Minnie Sohn Dec. 16, 1867-Dec. 23, 1941 Son of John Duessing and Mary Wunsch (both born Germany) Born Town of Centerville Died from “myocarditis, 6 months –mitral regurgitation, 30 years” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
CHRISTIAN W.F. EHRHARDT From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908: Death Monday last week in Centerville of 71-year old Christian Erhart after a long illness. The deceased had come to Centerville in 1868 and operated a cartwright business until he had to give it up a few years ago because of illness. The funeral was held Wednesday last week.
CAROLINE GAUCH Caroline Gauch nee Vogt (co. death record v.6 p.84) Wife of John Gauch Dec. 5, 1805-Aug. 15, 1898 Parents are marked as unknown Born Germany Died from “weakness of high age” Buried at Centerville Cemetery, Town of Centerville
JACOB GAUCH From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1901: Death in Centerville on Thurs. last week of Jacob Gouch of stomach cancer. He was born 13 Oct. 1834 in Argenthal, near Koblenz, and came to America in (very light print, but might be 1852) and is survived by his widow, one daughter and one grandchild. The funeral was held Mon. with Hubert Falge from here delivering the funeral oration.
JOHN GAUCH John Gauch (co. death record v.3 p.74) [husband of Caroline Vogt] Died Jan. 24, 1876 with no age given Son of Johann Gauch and Maria Bandan Died from “dyptheria” Buried at Centerville Cemetery, Town of Centerville
MARIE FREDRICKA GAUCH Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Fredricka Gauch, former resident of Centerville, who died at Menominee, Mich., at the age of 91 years, will be conducted at Centerville on Sunday, the Rev. Springling officiating. Mrs. Gauch was born Jan. 20, 1837, at Arnsee, Saxony, Germany. Her husband, Jacob Gauch, preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H. Dieners with whom she made her home. Sheboygan Press, February 18, 1928
JOHN GOERKE JOHN GOERKE DIES AT HOME Cleveland Man Will Be Buried Wednesday, Is Report John J. Goerke, 56, died at 5 o'clock this morning at his home at Cleveland after a lingering illness. The funeral services will be held Wednesday with the Rev. M.A. Braun officiating. Mr. Goerke was born on July 17, 1877, at Oak Creek, Milwaukee county. He married Laura Duesing on April 30, 1910. He lived in Milwaukee for a number of years and came to Cleveland 20 years ago. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Prinsen, Sheboygan, Valeria, at home; three brothers, William, Theodore, Milwaukee; Charles, Colgate, Wis.; five sisters, Mrs. Fred Wilborn, Mrs. Alma Teske, Mrs. Emil Lochmann, Milwaukee, Mrs. Lester Zeller, Waukesha, Mrs. Ida Watson, Oakland, Calif., one granddaughter (private). The body may be viewd at the home from Tuesday afternoon till the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 22, 1935 P. 2
KATIE GRIESSMEYER From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900: Death 07 Mar. in Chicago of Mrs. Kathe Griessmann, daughter of John Graeber in Centerville, at the age of 28 of consumption. The body was transported to Centerville and buried in the Lutheran Cemetery there on 10 Mar. (Note: I beieve this is the right place for this obit. She is the dau. of John Kraber/Kraeber in the cem.)
GEORG PETER HEINZ From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909: Death 24 Feb. in Village Hika of Peter Heinz, who was well-known in the entire area. He was born 18 May 1835 in Gödenroth, Kreis Simmern, Rhine Province, came to America in 1853 and was married in Town Centerville with Miss Wilhelmine Boettcher. Mr. Heinz was a soldier during the Civil War serving from 1864 to 1865. One son has preceded him in death. Now surviving are his widow, 3 sons, 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren. His funeral was held Saturday, February 27.
MARIA MARGARETHA HEINZ From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897: Death last Fri. in Town Centerville of widow Margaretha Heintz, mother of Peter Heintz and also of widow Emma Nack of Centerville, from old age debility. She reached the age of 83 yrs. 5 mos. Her husband, who died about 12 yrs. ago, was one of the first settlers there. The burial took place last Sun. attended by a great number of neighbors and friends at the Centerville cemetery, led by Pastor Ph. Sprengling. In addition to the 2 mentioned children, the deceased is survived by 14 grandchildren.
CARL G. HENSCHEL From Manitowoc county death records: Carl Henschel (v.12 p.78) Widower of Sophia Schomberg Oct. 11, 1835-April 9, 1913 Son of Christ Henschel and Mary Liebing (both born Germany) Born Germany –farmer Died from “nephritis –senility –6 months” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
SOPHIA HENSCHEL From Manitowoc county death records: Sophia Henschel nee Schomberg (v.10 p.82) Married [to Carl Henschel] July 4, 1841-July 6, 1910 Daughter of Henry Schomberg and Sophie Mueller (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “accidental burning” Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville
REUBEN A. HINTZ Reuben A. Hintz, 58, of 360 Lincoln St., Cleveland, died Wednesday morning at home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. Mr. Hintz was born April 12, 1913, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late August Hintz and Mrs. Hulda Dehne Hintz. He married Emma Schmidt June 15, 1940, in the Town of Centerville. The couple resided in the Village of Cleveland. He had been employed at the Kohler Co. for the past 16 years. Mr. Hintz was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include his wife; three sons; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) his mother, Mrs. Huldo Hintz of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Marvin Schmitz of Newton and seven grandchildren. A brother and a son preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 5 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 5, 1971 ******** Rueben(sic) A. Hintz, 58, of Cleveland, Wisconsin, died May 6, following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial took place in St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. Among his survivors is a son.
ALVINA KEUNE From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death Tues. in Centerville last week of Miss Alvine Keune, daughter of Karl E. Keune, following a two year illness with exophthalmic goiter (Graves' disease). The deceased, who was born 09 June 1877, was buried Fri.
CARL KEUNE From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902: Mr. Carl Keune, Sr., of Centerville, who was in northern Michigan on a visit to relatives, died there suddenly on Thurs. of old age debility. He had been ill for a long while and had turned over his meal mill to his sons several years ago. He reached the age of 64 yrs. 10 mos. 16 days. He was born in Germany, later came to America and married his late wife in 1864. His well attended funeral was held Sat. at the Lutheran Cemetery in Centerville.
CAROLINE KEUNE From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1895: Death on 07 Aug., at her home in Centerville, of Mrs. Carolina Keune wife of Carl Keune, Sr., mill owner here. The deceased was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin in Jan. 1845, married Mr. Keune in 1864, and lived with her husband in this village since 1867. Her death was due to a gastric illness. She is survived by her husband and 10 children. Two of the children are married: Chas. Keune, Jr., and Mrs. Ida Hoops of Detroit. Mrs. Keune's parents survive her, both in their 80's and residents in Town Newton. The funeral took place Fri., 09 Aug. at the city cemetery in Centerville, conducted by the Rev. Phil. Sprengling.
GUSTAV KEUNE GUSTAVE KEUNE, SILVER LAKE; DEAD After an illness of lung fever, of two weeks duration, Gustave Keune of Silver Lake died last night at his home, at the age of 25 years. Mr. Keune was a partner with his brother in the milling business formerly conducted by Roepkes. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death. Arrangements for the funeral could not be learned before going to press. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Saturday, February 26, 1910 ********* (Gustav August Keune/d. 02/26/1910/bur. 03/01/1910/from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)
KARL FRIEDRICH KNAPWURST From land records for Centerville twp.: Carl Friedrich Knapwurst died in 1872, leaving a widow and at least 9 children. (Note: property listed in Real Estate Transfers on this site) ******* Dec. 15, 1874 – Mary Catharine Knapwurst nee Martin (widow of Carl Friedrich Knapwurst) remarries to Charles Friedrich Wilhelm Dehne. [County Register of Deeds (v.4 p.89)]
MARGARET KRABER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906: Mrs. Margaret Kraeber, wife of village Centerville resident John Kraeber, died last week of heart dropsy (Herzwassersucht). The deceased was born 09 July 1829 in the Prussian Rhine Province and came to America in 1886. She leaves 4 children in addition to her husband. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon.
WILHELMINE LEVENDOSKE From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death last Fri. of the wife of Mr. John Levondowsky, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Nitsche in Town Centerville of breast illness and dropsy. She was 50 yrs. old and is survived by her husband, 3 grown sons, and 3 married daughters. The funeral took place last Sun. at the Centerville Cemetery conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
MARIA LUECKER From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1900: Death Sun. morning at 1 a.m. in Centerville following a long illness of Mrs. Christoph Luecker nee Marie Brust of pneumonia. She was born in Koeln in 1840 and came to America in 1847 and in 1860 married her husband, who survives her. There were 8 living children, 6 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was Tues. afternoon in Centerville from the Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
ANNA NACK MRS. NACK OF CENTERVILLE IS DEAD, 82 YEARS Death Occurs At Home of a Son In Two Rivers; Rites Will Be On Monday Mrs. Anna Nack, 82, pioneer resident of Centerville, Wis., who made her home with her son William Nack at Two Rivers for the last four years, died early Thursday night. Death was due to infirmities leading up to old age. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from her son's home and at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church at Two Rivers with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran cemetery at Centerville. The remains will be taken to the home from the Beduhn and Goetz funeral parlors Sunday night. Mrs. Nack, born Anna Heinz, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Heinz, early settlers in Centerville, and was born in Goetenrath, Germany, July 30, 1851. When a child she immigrated to this country with her parents and settled in Centerville. She was married to George Loose of Centerville in 1872, and he died a few years later. In 1881 she was married to Christian Nack of Centerville who died a few years ago at that place. Four years ago she went to Two Rivers to make her home with her son William Nack of the Two Rivers Dairy company. Surviving Mrs. Nack are two sons, William of Two Rivers and Ervin of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Another son, George Loose, died late in 1930. Mrs. Nack was well known in the vicinity of Centerville and Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, August 11, 1933 P. 8
CHRISTIAN NACK From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug. 1895: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 21 Aug.) Death on 13 Aug., in his home, of Christian Nack of tuberculosis. He was born Oct. 1856, and in 1881 married the widow Loose. She brought several children to the marriage, of whom 2 are still living. Burial was Sat. at the Lutheran Cemetery, led by Rev. P. Sprengling.
BERNADINE PETERS Mrs. Edmund (Bernadine) Peters, 59, of 1547 N. 20th St., Sheboygan, died Monday at University Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, 1202 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, a sister, Mrs. Otto Stein, of Cleveland and 11 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 15, 1970
CLARA PETERS From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1909: A 2-month old daughter of Fritz Peters in Centerville died last week and was buried Thursday.
GORDON G. PIPPERT Gordon George Pippert (co. death index v.92 p.184) Husband of Marianne H. Pippert Nov. 8, 1914-May 3, 1989 Son of Reinhardt C. Pippert and Hulda Altschwager Owner/operator –meat market, retail Died from “acute myocardial infarction, minutes –adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction, Dec. 1988 –with retropoeritoneal metastasis –adenocarcinoma of colon with liver metastasis, Sept. 1987 Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland
HULDA PIPPERT Mrs. Hulda Pippert, 84, of Cleveland, died Tuesday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch, pastor of the church, will officiate and burial will be in St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. Mrs. Peppert, nee Hulda Altschweger, was born Nov. 1, 1888, at Howards Grove, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Boeldt Altschweger. She was married to Reinhardt Pippert Jan. 25, 1914. The couple resided in the village of Cleveland, where Mr. Pippert operated the Pippert Nursery and Meat Market. He preceded her in death Oct. 25, 1951. She was a member of Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church and charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in her name for Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 19, 1973 ******* Hulda Pippert nee Altschwager Widow [of Reinhardt Pippert] Nov. 1, 1888-June 19, 1973 Daughter of Fred Altschwage and Mary Boeldt Born Wisconsin Died from “cerebrovascular accident, 4 days –arteriosclerotic vascular disease, chronic” Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland (Sheboygan co. death index v.99 p.532)
REINHARD G. PIPPERT Reinhard C. Pippert (co. death index v.44 p.586) Husband [to Hulda Altschwager] March 23, 1890-Oct. 25, 1951 Son of Edward Pippert and Dorothy Wehrman Born Wisconsin –merchant, meat market Died from “coronary occlusion, 5 hours, coronary sclerosis, 2 years, diabetes mellitus, 3 years” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Centerville
ELLA L. ROEHRIG RESIDENT WELL KNOWN IN THE COUNTY DIES Mrs. David Roehrig, 38, well known resident of Cleveland, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Nicholas hospital here, following an operation. She had been ill since September 6. Mrs. Roehrig, nee Ella Franzmeier, was born on June 23, 1890, in Newton. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franzmeier and was married to David Roehrig in 1918. The survivors are the husbend, a daughter, Irma Ells, aged 7 years, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franzmeier, and one brother at Cleveland. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from St. John and St. Peter's church and interment will be made in the Centerville cemetery. (No dates or name of newspaper on obituary)
FRANK SACHSE CENTERVILLE POSTMASTER PASSES AWAY An attack of "flu" which resulted in his being overcome as he was sorting mail at Centerville only a week ago, at 5:30 o'clock this morning proved fatal for Frank Sachse, 61, for the past 36 years postmaster at Centerville. Had Postmaster Sachse lived until March 2, he would have been 62 years of age. He had been a life long resident of Centerville and was born on the homestead on which he died. He never married and has been living with his aged mother, Mrs. John Sachse, who is 91 years of age and now totally blind and deaf, a brother, William and a sister, Miss Bertha Sachse. Another sister, Mrs. Fred Schuette of Centerville also survives. Seven brothers and sisters, including several from the city of Manitowoc, preceded him in death. Funeral arangements have not been completed, but will be announced tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 14, 1929 P.6
JOHN SACHSE From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1906: Death in Centerville on Sunday, following a long illness, of John Sachse as the result of a stroke he suffered several months ago. Mr. Sachse, who was 72, came with his parents from Germany in 1852. The family settled in Centerville and the deceased remained there. He operated a shoe shop by himself and was Postmaster for several years as well as filling other elective posts. In the latter stages of the Civil War he served with Co. B of the 45th Infantry Regiment and participated in the battle of Nashville where his regiment did not come under fire but was held in reserve. He is survived by a widow and 7 children. The local post of the G.A.R., of which he was a member, yesterday gave the last salute to its veteran.
LOUIS SACHSE From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1888: Last Sun., 6 boys from Centerville took a sailboat out onto Lake Michigan; they were Alfred Keune, Gustav Keune, Friedrich Kuhl, and brothers Frank, Wilhelm, and Louis Sachse. The water was quiet, but somehow the boat turned over. The boys clung to the keel for a while, but at some point the boat rolled and threw them into the water again. Louis Sachse disappeared. The other 5 clung to the boat until help arrived. Louis was age 16 and the youngest son of John Sachse, postmaster in Centerville. Search for the body still continues. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sept. 1888: The body of Louis Sachse was found last Sun. (see entry of 16 Aug.). The body was found about 3-1/2 miles away from the accident and had to be identified by his clothing and contents of the pockets. Justice of the Peace W.T. Albers held an inquest, and it was the verdict of the jury that Louis Sachse accidentally drowned. He was only 16 yrs. 8 mos. and 1 day old and in addition to his parents, left 3 brothers and 5 sisters. He was buried in the Centerville Cemetery with Pastor Sprengling delivering the funeral speech.
WILLIAM J. SACHSE William Sachse, retired, the first rural mail carrier for route 1, Cleveland, died Monday night at his home in Hika after a short illness. He was 77. Born April 3, 1869, in the town of Centerville, the son of John and Paulina Sachse, he first began to carry the mail from the Cleveland station to the Hika postoffice after completing his education. During this time he also learned the shoemaker trade. In 1902, when Cleveland had rural mail delivery, Mr. Sachse was appointed carrier, covering route 1 out of that community. He later was active in operating a general store in Hika, until his retirement in February, 1940. Survivors are two sisters, Miss Bertha Sachse and Mrs. Louisa Schuette of Hika. His parents, three brothers and four sisters preceeded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Stolenberg Funeral chapel, in Cleveland, with the Rev. E.R. Krueger officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery, Hika.The body will lie in state at the funeral chapel after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 28, 1946 P.2
RUDOLPH SCHMALFUSS From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903: Death in Town Centerville late Sun. night of Rudolph Schmalfuss following a stroke The deceased was born 26 Feb. 1836 in the Kingdom of Saxon-Weimar, and came to America in 1858 settling in Town Centerville where he has lived ever since. He leaves a widow and 3 children. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
KENNETH SCHNELL Kenneth J. Schnell (co. death index v.77 p.161) Husband of Ruth S. Rabenhorst May 18, 1917-Aug. 26, 1976 Son of Edwin Schnell and Agnes Hecker Born Wisconsin Plumbing and heating contractor, self-employed Died from “pulmonary atelectasis and broncho pneumonia and lung laceration and contusion –fractured ribs –auto accident on July 16, 1976 –car-truck accident at county trunk X and Union Road in Town of Centerville” Buried at St. Johannas Cemetery, Cleveland
ALMA STOLTENBERG Funeral services for Mrs. Reuben Stoltenberg, nee Alma Hake, Cleveland business leader, who died Tuesday, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland. Mr. Roger Marquardt officiated. Pallbearer surnames were: Doersch, Witte, Nennig, Sedlack, Reyer, Thielmann. Mrs. Laverel Vogel and Mrs. Clarence Witte sang accompanied by Mrs. Oscar Lutze at the organ. Burial was in St. John Cemetery in Hika. (edited for living persons) Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1953
CARL STOLTENBERG From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905: The condition of Carl Stoltenberg in Cleveland, who has been sick abed for 18 weeks, has recently deteriorated. *************** From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905: Carl Stoltenberg of Town Centerville, about whose dangerous illness we reported in our last issue, died Thurs. last week following a 5-mo. illness. Mr. Stoltenberg, who was 38, was born in Centerville and for many years was proprietor of a butter and cheese factory in Cleveland. For the last year he worked in his brother’s store. He leaves a widow and 3 children, as well as 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon at the cemetery in Centerville Village.
ELISABETH STOLTENBERG From Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904: Death Sat. in Town Centerville of 75-yr. old Elisabeth Stoltenberg, one of the old settlers of that town. She is survived by 4 children. The funeral took place Tuesday.
PETER STOLTENBERG From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1897: Death in Cleveland last week of Peter Stoltenberg of a stomach illness. The burial took place Sat. in the Centerville Cemetery. The deceased was born 08 Nov. 1820 in Schleswig-Holstein and married his surviving widow, Elisabeth Rebecka, in 1852. In 1854 he came to America with his small family and settled in Town Centerville.
ROBERT T. VOGEL Robert T. Vogel, 80, of Cleveland, died suddenly this morning at his home. Born Sept. 29, 1875, in the town of Centerville, the son of the late Richard and Pauline Vogel, he was married Nov. 19, 1904, to Bertha Sommer at the Evangelical Church in Town Mosel. Following their marriage the couple moved to Cleveland where he engaged in the carpenter trade. He was active in this work for 53 years and held an interest in the Vogel Lumber Co. at Cleveland since 1911. He was a lifelong member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church of Cleveland. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Norbert, Arwin and Milton of Sheboygan; a daughter, Mrs. John (Verna) Kraemer of Sheboygan; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Kolb of Cleveland, Mrs. Anna Sommer and Mrs. Hugo Wunsch of Mosel and Mrs. Olga Petherick of Milwaukee; and seven grandchildren. His parents, four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland with the Rev. Eldon Bode officiating, and burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Hika. Friends may call at the Stoltenburg Funeral Home in Cleveland from 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday, and then at the church from noon Saturday until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, May 2, 1956 – P. 16
GEORGE WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900: Death of George Wagner in Town Centerville on Fri., 02 Mar., of peritonitis. He was born 09 Mar. 1860, thus almost reaching the age of 40. He is survived by his wife, a 16-yr. old son and 4 younger daughters. He is also survived by 4 brothers and one sister, Mrs. Ch. Reinemann. The funeral took place Mon. conducted by Pastor Sprengling.
MARIA M. WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sep. 1903: Death on 24 Aug. on the farm near Cleveland of Mrs. Georg Wagner, Sr., of old age debility. She was a native of the Rhineland and reach the age of 76 yrs. 11 mos. 18 days. The funeral was conducted by Pastor Sprengling on 27 Aug. at the Lutheran Cemetery in Centerville. Her son Georg died in 1900, but 4 other sons and a daughter still survive.
NORA M. WAGNER Mrs. Nora Wagner, 81, a Town of Centerville resident, died Saturday morning at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. Mrs. Wagner, nee Nora Zill was born April 24, 1891, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Gustave and Emma Wolters Zill. She was married to William Wagner April 23, 1916. The couple resided on the Wagner homestead, where they engaged in farming. Her husband preceded her in death June 9, 1946. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include three sons, three brothers, Alfred, of Manitowoc, Hilbert of rural Newton and Harry, of Sheboygan; five grandchildren and 11 great grand- children. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times, Monday, Sept. 11, 1972 (edited for living)
HELENE M.D. WUENSCH From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug. 1901: Death Tues. last week in Cleveland from heart trouble of Mrs. Helene Wuensch, widow of the late Theodor Wuensch who passed away 6 yrs. ago. The deceased was born in Schwerin on 14 Nov. 1825 and came to America with her husband in 1847. The family settled in Town Mosel, Sheboygan Co., where they remained until the death of her husband after which she has been residing with her son-in-law, Carl Stoltenberg in Cleveland. She leaves 7 children. The funeral was held Fri. in Centerville.
THEODORE WUENSCH From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 17 Mar.) Death on the 15th of Theodor Wunsch. He was born 27 July 1820 and married on 28 Mar. 1848. He was the father of 5 sons and 4 daughters, of whom one son is deceased. He and his wife came to America in 1848, settling for a while in Town Mosel, Sheboygan Co., but for the past 10 yrs. has lived here. The funeral was Wed. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery.
ALFRED ZILL Alfred Zill, 84, former village of Cleveland resident, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past five weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland. Mr. Zill was born Sept. 10, 1888, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Gustav and Emma Zill. He married Ida Wagner Feb. 16, 1916. The couple resided in the Town of Centerville, where they farmed until their retirement in 1951, when they moved to the Village of Cleveland. Mrs. Zill preceded him in death Mar. 12, 1959. In March, 1970, he made his residence at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. He was a member of St. John & St. Peter Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Zill's name for the church. Herald Times Reporter, Mantiowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 9, 1973