MARGARETHA BAHR From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. Death in Cleveland on Fri. of Mrs. Charles Bahr of a heart attack. She has been filling in for her husband at the Cleveland Post Office because Mr. Bahr is currently suffering from asthma. The deceased, who reached the age of 42 yrs. 5 mos. 20 days is survived by her husband and 6 children. The funeral was held Mon. in the Catholic Cemetery in St. Wendel. ********* (Margaretha Bahr/wife of Carl Bahr/d. 23 Aug. 1901/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
JOHANN BRAND From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Death in Town Centerville on Wed. last week of 77-yr. old John Brandt. The deceased left a widow and 4 grown children. The burial took place Sat. at the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel.
CHRISTIAN BOGENSCHUETZ From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1899: Death late Mon. of Christian Bogenschuetz in the home of his son. He was a long time resident of Town Centerville and had been born in Hohenzollern-Hechingen and was 78-yrs. of age. He leaves a wife and 8 children. The funeral will be held this afternoon at St. Wendelins Church Cemetery.
DOMENICK FISCHBACH (photo sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)
OTTO C. FRANKE From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909: Death in Wabasha, Minnesota, last week of Otto Franke from typhoid fever, with burial in St. Wendel cemetery, Town Centerville, on 15 July. Otto was just 21 years old, the son of Alvin Franke who died in 1905, and whose mother Magdalena Franke spent the last 4 weeks at her son’s bedside.
OTTO GAUKEL From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1895: Death in Cleveland on Sun. afternoon of Mr. Otto Gaukel at the age of 41. He was born 16 Nov. 1853 in Württemberg and came to America with his parents at the age of 11. He served 21 yrs. as a schoolteacher, first in Washington Co. at Peter & Paul, and then 11 yrs. at St. Wendel. For the last 2 yrs. he worked at Cleveland House here. He is survived by his widow and 5 daughters. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and was insured for $2,000. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 a.m.
WILHELM GERKEN (GERCKEN) (This is the only Gerken/Gercken I have in the cems. year matches) Manitouwoc [old spelling] County Herald Thursday October 6, 1851, Vol. 1 No. 45, 2nd page Column 6, under Local Items The Circuit Court adjourned on Monday. The Grand Jury found a bill of indictment aginst Geo. Egloff and Gustoff Eichoff for the murder of Wilhelm Gercken. As the parties were not ready for trial, Judge Howe appointed a special term for November, when this case will be tried. A horrible and fiendish murder has been committed, but how far the accused are implicated is yet to be determined. Circumstances strongly point to them as perpetrators, but a legal investigation may develope [sic] facts substantiating their innocence, at which none would rejoice more than ourselves.
EMILY GROTT Mrs. Emily Grott, 64, wife of Frank Grott of the village of Cleveland, passed away Sunday morning at the St. Nicholas hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Grott was born in Kiel on Nov. 4, 1883, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Klauck, and attended parochial school there. She was married to Frank Grott of Oshkosh on Aug. 28, 1906, and the couple located in Kiel until 1933 when they moved to Cleveland where they operated a tavern. Survivors are her husband; four children, Sylvester of Sheboygan, Mrs. Harry Johannes of Hika, Francis of Silver City, N. M. and Eugene at home; four grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Mary Meinert, Mrs. Margaret Hein and Frank Klauck of Kiel, Henry Klauck of Witte, Wis., and Bernard Klauck of Milwaukee. Her parents and nine brothers preceded her in death. Mrs. Grott was a member of St. Wendel's Catholic church and a member of St. Ann's society. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Wendel's church with Father Joseph Schaefer, officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 7:30 o'clock this evening. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home and all members of St. Ann's society are urged to be present. - 1947 *********** Mrs. Frank Grott, aged 64, wife of a Cleveland tavernkeeper, and a former resident of this city, died Sunday morning at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, following a brief illness. Mrs. Grott, nee Emily Klauck, was born in Kiel Nov. 4, 1883, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Klauck. She was married to Frank Grott of Oshkosh on Aug. 28, 1906, and the couple located in Kiel until 1933 when they moved to Cleveland. Survivors are her husband; three sons, Sylvester of Sheboygan, Francis of Silver City, N. M., and Eugene at home; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Agnes) Johannes of Hika; four granchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Meinert and Mrs. Margaret Hein of Kiel and three brothers, Frank Klauck of Kiel, Henry Klauck of Witte, and Bernard Klauck of Milwaukee. Her parents and nine brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services took place this Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at the Nennig Funeral home, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Wendel's church, with Father Joseph Schaefer officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. 1947
FRANK T. GROTT Frank T. Grott, 83, former chief of police at Kiel and a tavern-keeper at Cleveland for 20 years, died Sunday at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was born Dec. 11, 1878, in Germany and at the age of 15 moved with his family to the United States, settling in Oshkosh. On Aug. 28, 1906, he was married to Emily Klauck. The couple lived in Kiel where Mr. Grott served as chief of police for 18 years. They moved to Cleveland in 1932 and he operated a tavern there for 20 years. Mrs. Grott died in 1947. For the past several years Mr. Grott lived with his son, Sylvester, in Sheboygan. Mr. Grott was a member of Immaculate Conception parish, Sheboygan, and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Wisconsin Chief of Police Association for 35 years. Surviving are two sons, Sylvester, Sheboygan, and Francis, New Holstein; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Agnes) Johannes, Rock Island, Ill, and 14 grandchildren. A son, a brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and at 10 o’clock at St. Wendel’s Catholic Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Leo Ott, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The parish and Holy Name Society rsary will be recited at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening. June 3, 1962
HILARION HAESSLY From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: A 2-year old little son of Wm. Haessly in Town Centerville died Monday last week of cholera.
JOSEFA HEIM From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909: After an illness of only 5 days with pneumonia, Mrs. Josephine Heim died Palm Sunday in Town Centerville. The deceased, who was 45 yrs. 2 mos. 7 days of age, was born in Schweinfurth and came to New York in 1876 where she married Valentin Heim. From there the couple came to Centerville where they have lived ever since. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Heim is survived by a son and 7 daughters. The funeral was yesterday.
ELIZABETH (SCHALLER) HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1885: Death of the wife of Mr. Peter Hoffmann in St. Wendel, Centreville, in childbirth. She leaves her husband with six children. The funeral took place Mon. ******** Elisabetha Hoffman/d. 30 Jan. 1885/age 38 yrs./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
FRANK O. JOST From Der Nord Westen, 15 May 1902: Death Sun. evening in Cleveland, after an illness of only 3 hrs., of the 13-yr. old son of Fritz Jost there. The funeral was held yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel. *********** Francis Jost/son of Frideric and Maria Jost/same d. date/from records of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
RUDOLPH P. JOST Funeral services for Rudolph P. Jost, prominent Cleveland, Wis., business man who passed away at a Manitowoc hospital on Sunday morning, will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home in St. Wendel and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Wendel Catholic church. Mr. Jost was a well known electrician and plumber in the Cleveland locality since he had been in his own place of business since 1922. His work also extended to Manitowoc and other surrounding communities. He was an active leader of the community, belonging to several organizations. His unexpected death followed a short illness. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 15, 1943 – P. 6
FRANZ JUNK From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 11 Feb.) Death last Wed. here of 41 yr. old FRANK JUNK. He leaves a widow and 10 children. Burial was last Sat.
JOHANN JUNK (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Johann Junk, b.11 Nov 1799, d. 11 Mar 1869/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son pf Mathias and Anna (Loui) Junk m. Anna Maria Schaefer, 17 Jan 1823, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Note: Anna Maria (Schaefer) Junk died and was buried at Freudenburg 29 Apr 1849. Children: All born at Freudenburg Wilhelm, b.18 Dec 1823; Johann, b.09 Jun 1833, d.09 Jun 1833; Note: Johann Junk (1799), son Wilhelm (1823) and daughter-in-law Johanna (Meyer) Junk emigrated to USA arriving in NY May 1855
JOHANNA JUNK (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Johanna (Meyer) Junk, b.14 Oct 1820, d.05 Dec 1906/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Peter and Katharina (Lang) Meyer/Wife of Wilhelm Junk (1823)
SOPHIA C. JUNK From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1909: Death in Cleveland on Wednesday last week of 50-year old Sophia Carolina Junk. She is survived by 5 sons and 5 daughters, as well as her parents and several sisters. The funeral was held Friday at the St. Wendel Catholic cemetery.
WILHELM JUNK (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Wilhelm Junk, b.18 Dec 1823, d.24 May 1893/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Johann and Anna Maria (Schaefer) Junk/m. Johanna Meyer, 07 Jan 1845, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: All born at Freudenburg Johann, b.26 May 1845; Helena, b.09 Oct 1846; Anna Maria, b.15 Jun 1848; Maria Franziska, b.24 Apr 1850; Mathias, b.19 Jan 1852, d.18 Apr 1857; daughter, b.15 Jun 1848, d.15 Jun 1848; Franz, b.25 Jan 1854 Note: This family emigrated to USA arriving in NY May 1855 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1893: Death on Mon. in St. Wendel of Mr. Junk, father of Frank Junk. In late Jan. he suffered a stroke which left him quite lame. Mr. Junk was born 25 Dec. 1823 in Freudenburg, Trier District, Rhineland. He married in 1844 with Johanna Meyer and came with her to America in 1855, going directly to St. Wendel. He is survived by his widow and 10 living children, 66 grandchildren, and 5 greatgrandchildren. One of his daughters died last autumn at 37. The funeral was held on the morning of 26 May at the Catholic Cemetery in St. Wendel by Father Hellstern.
HEINRICH KLEIN From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1900: Death in Cleveland last week of a 3-yr. old son of Heinrich Klein, Jr. The funeral was held Wed. in the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel. ********** Henry John Klein/son of Henry Klein Jr. and Rosa/Geb. d. 31/Jan. 1900/ Gest. d. 23/Apr. 1900/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
WILLIE KLEIN Name: Klein, Peter Wm. D.: 10/28/1878 B.: 7/8/1876 Reg. D.: 12/10/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. B.P.: Centreville D.P.: Cntrvl. Cem.: Centreville Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. W. Quehl Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.268
PETER LIESFELD Name: Liesfeld, Peter D.: 5/21/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 10/7/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Centreville Cem.: St. Wendell, Centrvl. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Ferd Zuber, Catholic Pastor Spouse: Mary Anna Liesfeld (Wallmann) F.: Peter Liesfeld M.: Susanna Wick Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.66 **************** (Peter Liesefeld/d. 21 May 1869/age 25 yrs. 2 mo. 25 da./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
PETER LUDWIG (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Peter Ludwig, b.----1786, d.22 Dec 1868/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Ockfen, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Johann and Elisabetha (Britten) Ludwig m. Magdalena (Spanier) (Kayser), 08 Feb 1827, St. Trintus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Magdalena was the widow of Michael Kayser and was b. -----?, d.27 Feb 1850 and was buried at Freudenburg. Peter Ludwig then emigrated to USA. No children are recorded.. Surname Kayser also spelled Kaiser.
MARIA (ELISABETH) LUMMERDING From Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1896: Concerning the illness of Mrs. Anna Elisabeth Lummerding in Town Centerville, which we reported last week, the news has now arrived that the lady died Sat. She was born in Naes on the Mosel in 1827, came to America in 1845 and married in 1848 with her husband who now survives her. They lived for a long time on a farm in Town Mosel, but for 25 yrs. resided in Town Centerville. The deceased was the mother of 14 children, of whom only 5 still live. The well-attended funeral took place last Mon. among relatives and neighbors at the St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery.
MARIA MAAS The following sent in by Eugene (Maria (Herber) Maas, b.08 Sep 1812, d.27 May 1885 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) dau. of Michael and Anna Maria (Wolf) Herber Wife of Nikolaus Maas (1810)
NICHOLAUS MAAS The following sent in by Eugene (Nikolaus Maas, b.09 Jan 1810, d.11 Apr 1884 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) son of Josef and Angela (Neusius) Maas m. Maria Herber, 14 Jan 1836, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: All b. at Freudenburg: Margaretha, b.28 Apr 1837; Maria, b.09 Oct 1839, d.27 Dec 1839; Angela, b.10 Jun 1841; Anna, b.22 Nov 1843; Anna Maria, b.27 Jan 1848; Maria, b.11 Mar 1852. Note: This family emigrated to USA arriving in NY 04 Feb 1857)
GEORGE H. NENNIG From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1909: Death in Cleveland on Friday of a 7-day old child of Joseph Nennig from convulsions, with the funeral on Sunday at the Catholic cemetery of St. Wendel.
HEINRICH NENNIG From Der Nord Westen, 06 May 1909: A 2-year 4 month 22 day old little son of Joseph Nennig in Cleveland died last week of diabetes.
JOSEPHINE NENNIG Nennig, Josephine nee Nennig (June 19, 1899-June 7, 1966 wife of William Nennig [married June 28, 1928 at St. Gregory William and Josephine are 2nd cousins] –daughter of Michael Nennig and Rose Liechtnam born Milwaukee –resident Town of Centerville –died from “pulmonary infarction hypertensive-arteriosclerotic heart disease –glomerulo sclerosis”) buried at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
MARY NENNIG From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: Death in Cleveland Wednesday last week of the well-known Mrs. Mary Nennig, (nee Helfrich), at age 57 of consumption. She was born in New York but came to this locality with her parents only a year later. In 1867 she married her husband, Frank Nennig, who preceded her in death 16 years ago. She is survived by 7 sons and 2 daughters. Her heavily attended funeral was held Saturday morning at the St. Wendel Cemetery.
THERESA K. NENNIG Theresa K. Nennig, 90, a Village of Cleveland resident, entered her eternal rest Friday, Aug. 2, 2002 at the River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Born August 5, 1911 in Cleveland, Wis., she was a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Helena Bayer Nennig. She attended Center School, St. Wendel Catholic School and graduated from Sheboygan Business College in 1927. For many years Theresa helped her father, who was the Town of Centerville clerk. In 1938 she took over her father's tavern business and operated it for 54 years. She also had worked at the Lakeshore Canning Co. for many years. Theresa was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She loved playing the piano. Survivors include three nephews, one niece and a very special friend. Preceding her in death were her parents, four sisters: Emma, Helen, Sylvia and Hildegard, and four brothers: Joseph, Ervin, William and Jerome. Private funeral rites will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2002 at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. Father David Beaudry will officiate and burial will be at St. Wendel Cemetery, Cleveland. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 4, 2002.
WILLIAM J. NENNIG Nennig, William J. (May 5, 1904-Sept. 20, 1976 husband of Josephine nee Nennig [married June 28, 1928 at St. Gregory William and Josephine are 2nd cousins] –son of Joseph Nennig and Helena Bayer born Town of Centerville –contractor –plumbing, heating and electrical residence Town of Centerville – died from “pulmonary embolus, sudden – arteriosclerotic heart disease –congestive failure recent, 6 months diabetes mellitus”) buried at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
HEINRICH OBERBILLIG (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Henry Oberbillig, b.15 Apr 1811, d.29 Dec 1901/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Koenen, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Johann and Eva (Carl) Oberbillig/m. Margaretha Kaiser, 07 Jan 1840, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Henry and Margaretha emigrated to USA arriving in NY Sep 1852. They had no children
MARGARETHA OBERBILLIG (wife of Henry Oberbillig/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.) (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Margaretha (Kaiser) Oberbillig, b.14 Oct 1818, d.30 May 1901 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) dau. of Matthias and Margaretha (Faha) Kaiser/Wife of Henry Oberbillig (1811). ---------- From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1901: Death in Centerville on Thurs. last week of Mrs. Margarethe Oberbillig at the advanced age of 82. The deceased, who was born in the Rhineland, came to America in 1852 with her now surviving husband, aged 92. The pair settled in Centerville and have lived there ever since. The funeral was held Sat. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in St. Wendel.
ANNA ORTH Funeral services for Miss Anna Orth, 76, who died Wednesday, were held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Wendel Catholic Church in St. Wendel. The Rev. Richard Keller officiated. Pallbearers were members of the Salm and Koerber families. Burial was in the family lot in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1953 edited for living
ELISABETH PFEIFER (Elisabetha Pfeifer/wife of John Pfeifer/d. 25 June 1903/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)(The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Elisabeth (Britten) Pfeifer, b.29 Apr 1824, d.24 Jun 1903/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Michael and Susanna (Klein) Britten/Wife of John Pfeifer (1822)
JOHANN PFEIFER (John Pfeifer/d. 26 May 1889/age 68 yrs./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)(The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Johann Pfeifer, b.17 Nov 1822, d.25 May 1889/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Mathias and Maria (Louis) Pfeifer/m. Elisabeth Britten, 01 Feb 1848, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)
ADAM REINART From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1908: Death in a Sheboygan hospital Saturday of Cleveland resident farmer Adam Reinert following an appendectomy. The deceased, who reached the age of 35 yrs. 4 mos. 18 days, came from Rhine Province in 1879 and settled in Cleveland. In addition to his sorrowing parents, he is survived by his wife and an adopted child. The funeral was held Tuesday at the St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery.
KENNETH EDWIN EDWARD REINERT From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: A small child of Dr. E. Reinert in Cleveland died Wed. last week and was buried Fri. at the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel.
HEINRICH SALM From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 20 Jan.) As Henry Salm was traveling to Cleveland on Sat. morning, his horse shied and ran off half way between St. Wendel and Cleveland. Mr. Salm was thrown out of the wagon with such force that he suffered a skull fracture. He was carried into the residence of Henry Born and 3 nearby doctors summoned. However, the help was fruitless and Mr. Salm died at 3 a.m. Sun. morning. The 29 yr. old deceased is survived by his sorrowing widow and 2 children, as well as his parents and several sisters. Mrs. Salm herself has been ill since last Mar. and as a result of this misfortune has fallen so ill that the outcome is unknown. The burial took place Wed. morning at the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel.
MARGARETHA SALM (Margaritha Salm/d. 11 Mar. 1871/age 71 yrs./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.) (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Margaretha (Schaller) Salm, b.30 Mar 1801, d.11 Mar 1871 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany dau. of Peter and Maria Katharina (Faha) Schaller/Wife of Mathias Salm (1797) Children: All born at Freudenburg Peter, b.20 Jan 1822; Anna, b.28 Sep 1824; Jakob, b.06 Dec 1826, d.23 Feb 1830; Nikolaus, b.30 Jan 1829, d.14 Apr 1832; Anna Maria, b.20 Oct 1931; Nikolaus, b.07 Mar 1834; Elisabeth, b.30 Jul 1836; Katharina, b.04 Mar 1840, d.04 Mar 1842; Katharina, b.27 Sep 1844 Note: Peter (1822) m. Angela Fisoni 28 Jan 1845 at Freudenburg Anna (1824) m. Mathias Josef Kerwer 19 Apr 1847 at Losheim Anna Maria (1831) m. Nikolaus Muenster 14 Apr 1851 at Gangolf Nikolaus (1834) m. Maria Wagener 27 Apr 1854 at Freudenburg Elisabeth (1836) m. Mathias Wagener 27 Apr 1854 at Freudenburg
MARIA SALM (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Maria (Wagener) Salm, b.02 Jun 1833, d.20 Feb 1901/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Serrig, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Johann Mathias and Anna (Hauser) Wagener/Wife of Nicolaus Salm (1834)
MATHIAS SALM (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Mathias Salm, b.27 Apr 1797, d.21 Sep 1862/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Serrig, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Peter and Margaretha (Reimsbach) Salm m. Margaretha Schaller, 20 Feb 1821, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany).
NICKOLAUS SALM (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Nicolaus Salm, b.08 Mar 1834, d.06 Mar 1910/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Mathias and Margaretha (Schaller) Salm/m. Maria Wagener, 27 Apr 1854, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany).
ANNA SCHALLER (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Anna (Kiefer) Schaller, b.15 Oct 1819, d.15 Dec 1862/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Orscholz, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Nikolaus and Magdalena (Friederich) Kiefer/Wife of Carl Schaller (1822)
CARL SCHALLER From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1897: Death Thurs. last week in Cleveland of Carl Schaller of a cancerous illness which first appeared a few years ago on the lower lip, advanced to the right side of the neck and became infected with blood poisoning. The deceased was one of the first pioneers of Town Centerville and has been a resident there for almost 50 yrs. He reached the age of 75 and leaves a widow, 4 sons and 3 daughters. The burial took place Sat. morning at St. Wendel Church Cemetery. ************* (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Carl Schaller, b. 21 May 1822, d. 12 Aug 1897/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Peter and Maria Katharina (Faha) Schaller/m. Anna Kiefer, 22 Feb 1847, St. Gervasius Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Trier, Trier, Prussia (Germany).
FRANK SCHALLER From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sep. 1903: A small child of Franz Schaller in Cleveland died recently and was buried at the St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery.
FRANK SCHILL (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Franz (Frank) Schill, b.25 Jan 1853, d. --------1932/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Nicolaus and Maria (Britten) Schill.
MARIA SCHILL (Maria Schill/wife of Nicolai Schill/same d. date/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.) (The following was sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Maria (Britten) (Schaller) Schill, b.03 Mar 1820, d.30 Jun 1903 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) dau. of Michael and Susanna (Klein) Britten/m. 2x, No. 1, Johann Schaller, 15 Feb 1844, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Johann Schaller was the son of Johann Jakob and Magdalena (Weber)Schaller. He died 08 Jan 1848 and was buried at Freudenburg. Child from this marriage: Elisabeth Schaller, b.23 Oct 1846/m. No. 2, widower Nicolaus Schill, 23 Jun 1849. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903: Death Tues. last week in Cleveland of Mrs. Marie Schill at the advanced age of 84. Mrs. Schill, who was born in the vicinity of Trier, belonged among the first settlers of Town Centerville where she had been a resident for about 50 yrs. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 3 children. The funeral was held Thursday.
NICKALAUS SCHILL (The following was sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Nicolaus was married 2x. No.1 was to Anna Strasser at Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Wincheringen, Prussia (Germany). No. 2 was to Maria (Britten) Schaller, the widow of Johann Schaller. The marriage took place at St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Children: Born at Freudenburg Katharina Schill, b.24 Jul 1850; Franz Schill, b.25 Jan 1853; Maria Schill, b.01 Nov 1855.
MATHIAS SCHMITTEN: From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1899: Death on Sat. in St. Wendel, Town Centerville, of 60-yr. old Mathias Schmitten who has lived the past several years at the home of Peter Hoffmann there. The funeral was held Mon.
ANNA SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: Death of Miss Anna Schneider of St. Wendel of consumption in St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. The funeral took place Thurs. last week in the Catholic Cemetery of St. Wendel. ******** Anna Schneider/d. 18 Feb. 1900/from records of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
DOMINIKUS SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903: Death from old age debility in Centerville on Sun. of Dominic Schneider, one of the oldest German residents of Town Centerville and widely known and well regarded through the entire county. He was born in Germany 06 Aug. 1823, therefore at the time of his death he was 81 yrs. old. Dominic Schneider was entrusted with several public offices by his fellow citizens. For 11 yrs. he was town clerk, several times served as supervisor, and 4 yrs. as chairman of Town Centerville. His wife preceded him in death 20 yrs. ago, and his surviving children are: Mr. J.D. Schneider, as well as 3 daughters – Mrs. Frank Schill, Mrs. Daniel Priester, and Mrs. Jos. Dhein. The funeral will be held at St. Wendelin’s Church Cemetery in Town Centerville.
LEONHARDT SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Oct. 1897: Death Sat. in Cleveland of 88 yr. old Leonhard Schneider of old age. He was born July 1809 in the Kingdom of Württemberg. He is survived by his widow, a son - Fredrich Schneider who owns the homestead, and 3 married daughters - Mrs. Nicolaus Orth, Mrs. Michael Pfeifer, and Mrs. Nicolaus Salem, all who reside in the neighborhood of Cleveland. The well-attended funeral took place Mon. at the Catholic Cemetery in St. Wendel.
MAGDALENA SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909: Death in Centerville on Monday last week of 89-year old Mrs. Leonhard Schneider of a malignant ulcer on her head. The deceased was a resident of Town Centerville since 1853.
MATHIAS SCHONS (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Mathias Schons, 23 May 1793, d.29 Jul 1864/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Ayl, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Mathias and Katharina (Tuennes)Schons m. Elisabeth Kayser, 17 Jan 1826, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) No recorded children in this family Elisabeth (Kayser) Schons was b. 01 Sep 1804, the dau. of Mathias and Margaretha (Faha) Kayser, (also spelled Kaiser). Her date of death and burial location have not been found, though records show she emigrated to USA with Mathias.
ROSALIA WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908: A 5-1/2 month old little daughter of Frank Wagner in Cleveland died last week and was buried on the 12th of this month in the Catholic cemetery of St. Wendel.
SUSANNA AND MICHAEL WAGNER The following was sent in by a researcher/see contributors page "Susanna "Fischbach" Wagner immigrated to America in the year 1852 with her parents, brother, and sisters. They left Luxembourg in November of that year. Securing passage on the bark "Lucia Field", they sailed from Anterp, Belgium and landed in New York on December 1, 1852. Michael Wagner born March 11, 1829 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg immigrated to America with his father, John Wagner, his sister, Regina; and his three brothers, Franz, John, & J. Mic. They sailed from Antwerp, Belgium on the ship "Tropic" and arrived in New York on October 10, 1854. The Wagner's also settled in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Susanna "Fischbach" Wagner is buried with her husband, Michael Wagner (son of John) who died November 25, 1900 in Centerville; a daughter, Margaretha "Wagner" Bahr; a son, Dominic Wagner; and another son, John Wagner in St. Wendel's Cemetery in Cleveland, Wisconsin." *********** From Der Nord Westen, 29 Nov. 1900: Mr. Carl Wuensch in Cleveland wrote to the "Sheboygan Zeitung" that Michal Wagner, who lives in Cleveland in the home of his son-in-law Carl Bahr, wandered away Sat. evening going south on the railroad tracks. Before his absence was noticed and one could begin to look for him he was nowhere to be found. Sat. morning at 9 o'clock it was reported by a southbound freight train that a man's body was lying in a ditch alongside the tracks. A search party immediately set out and found Wagner's body near Erdmann's Store and brought it back to Cleveland. Because there were no obvious body wounds, no inquest was necessary. It is believed that he had suffered another epileptic fall from which his death ensued. The deceased was born in Stefel, Luxemburg, and was over 72 yrs. of age. He came to Centerville in 1848 where he operated his father's farm. In addition to his wife he is survived by 3 sons, 4 daughters, and various grandchildren. His sons are Michel, Dominic, and John; the daughters are Mrs. C.A. Bahr, Mrs. Heinrich Lessig, Mrs. Dieringer, and Miss Anna Wagner.
WALTER N. WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1907: Death in Cleveland on Friday of a 2-wk. old son of Heinrich Wagner with burial Sunday in the St. Wendel Cemetery.
MICHAEL WEBER (The following sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) Michael Weber, b.19 May 1807, d.01 May 1886/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Olmuehle, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Peter and Elisabeth (Fischer) Weber/m. Elisabeth Kaiser, 11 Apr 1839, St. Trinitus Catholic Church, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Note: The death date and burial location for Elisabeth has not been found. Sent in by Patti, a researcher(see contributors page): Elizabeth is buried in St. Gregory Cemetery b.13 Nov 1823/d. 12 Jan 1904 Children: Those born at Freudenburg Magdalena, b.22 May 1842; Christian, b.12 Oct 1845; Michael, b.30 Apr 1848; Elisabeth, b.17 Mar 1851, d.30 May 1856; Johann, b.24 Oct 1854, d.16 Dec 1854; Angela, b.04 Nov 1855 Elisabeth (Kaiser) Weber was b. 13 Nov 1823 at Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Stegmuhle, Prussia (Germany). She was the dau. of Michael and Magdalena (Spanier) Kaiser. This family emigrated to USA arriving at NY Dec 1856.
HELENA MARIA WEITER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1899: Death on Thurs. of a 1-yr. old daughter of NIC Weiter in Centerville of volvulus. The funeral took place Sat.
MICHAEL WEITER Michael Weiter, b.10 Nov 1821, d.11 Jul 1899/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/Son of Johann and Anna (Schneider) Weiter. (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ---------- From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1899: (From the correspondent in Cleveland, 12 July) An accident occurred Mon. on the farm of Nicolaus Weiter, a half mile south of St. Wendel. He was loading hay with the help of his elderly father, Michael Weiter. When the horse bolted, the old man fell to the ground, and the horse tramped on his face. Most of the bones in his face were broken and one eye was almost pulled out. Dr. Marti from here was called and did everything to help the old man, but he died Tues. morning about 3 a.m. nonetheless. Mr. Michael Weiter was one of the first settlers of Town Centerville and well thought of in the area. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a fine citizen. He reached the age of almost 78 and leaves beside his widow the son referred to above, Nicolaus Weiter, and a daughter Mrs. Beniversi of Town Meeme. The burial will take place Thurs.
MARIA WERNER From Der Nord Westen, 31 Mar. 1904: Death in Cleveland last week from old age debility of Mrs. Maria Werner, the widow of Vitus Werner who died 6 yrs. ago. She is survived by 2 sons - Peter and Michael Werner. The funeral was held Wed. last week. ********* (nee Kaufmann/from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
VITUS WERNER From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1896: Death in Town Centerville on Fri. of Vitus Werner, a veteran of the Civil War. The deceased was born 1823 in Kappelrotheck, Baden, and was a mill builder by profession. He served in the revolution of 1848 and came to America in 1853, first to the so-called Baden Settlement in St. Nazianz where he married his surviving widow in 1856 and later moved to Town Centerville and built the oil mill on Fish Creek. At the outbreak of the war he volunteered and served in Company B of the 45th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment. Following the war he bought the farm on which he died. He was ill for a long time and died from heart dropsy. His well-attended funeral took place last Sun. afternoon at St. Wendel Catholic Church Cemetery.
ANDREAS ZIMMER From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899: Death Sun. last week in Centerville of ANDREAS ZIMMER. The deceased, who died of pneumonia, was born 07 July 1847 in the Rhineland.
MARIA ZIMMER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Death Tues. last week of 77-yr. old Mrs. Simon Zimmer in the Town Centerville home of her son-in-law Fred Just. She was born in Buch, Rhineland, and came to America with her family in 1886. The family lived in Milwaukee just 2 yrs. and then took a farm in Town Newton that the elderly couple recently sold to move in with the above named son-in-law. The deceased leaves her husband, 3 sons, and 4 daughters. The funeral was held Thurs. afternoon at the church cemetery of St. Wendel by Rev. William Wolf.
