SAXON CEMETERY OBITUARIES

WILLIAM J. "BILL" ANTONOPAULOS

William J. "Bill" Antonopaulos, 82, of Hartford, passed away on 
Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.
He was born Jan. 29, 1929, in Milwaukee, to Theodore and Rose 
(nee Bushman) Antonopaulos. Bill was united in marriage to Evelyn 
Klessig (nee Voskuil) on Feb. 4, 1978, at the First United Methodist 
Church in Hartford.
Bill graduated in 1947 from Boys Technical High School in Milwaukee. 
He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the 
Korean Conflict. He was employed by PPG Industries, Oak Creek, in 
the Quality Control Department for 35 years. Bill was an active 
volunteer after retirement. He was a volunteer driver for the Red 
Cross and Meals on Wheels. He also volunteered at the Hartford 
Heritage Auto Museum for 20 years. Bill enjoyed his family, camping, 
hiking and woodworking. He was known for his carved walking canes 
and letter openers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Theodore (Jane) 
Antonopaulos; and two brothers-in-law, Dave and Don.
Memorial funeral services for Bill will be held Saturday, March 26, 
at 2 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union St., Hartford, with 
the Rev. Brian Kundinger officiating. Family will greet relatives and 
friends on Saturday from noon until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hartford Heritage Auto Museum or the 
First United Methodist Church.
Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family. 
www.shimonfuneralhome.com


EMMA T.J. BARTHEL

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sept. 1895: 
Death in Centerville on Fri. last week of the little daughter of 
Oscar Bartele, of child cholera. The little child had been born 
08 Feb. of this year. The funeral took place 15 Sept. at the Saxon 
Cemetery, conducted by Pastor Sprengling.


LOUISE M. BARTHEL

From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901:
Death of a 4-wk. old daughter of Heinrich Barthel of Centerville 
on Thurs. from whooping cough. The funeral was held Sat.


MINNA BARTHEL

MRS. J. BARTELS OF CLEVELAND IS THE VICTIM
Threw Carpet Over Smoking Kitchen Oil Stove Which Exploded, Ignited Clothes
Mrs. John Bartels of Cleveland, a mother of three small children, was burned
to death yesterday at the family home there when an oil stove which she had
been using and which did not burn well, exploded, igniting her clothing. Mrs.
Bartels instead of attempting to extinguish the flames which were rapidly
enveloping her form, rushed to the second floor of her home where her youngest
child lay asleep. She was fearful that the house would burn down and thinking
more of her babe than of herself, she carried the child to safety outside the
house and then screamed to neighbors for aid. When the neighbors came she had
been burned beyond all hope of recovery, every stitch of her clothing having
been burned from her body, nothing but her shoes remaining on her feet.
Neighbors found her lying on the ground, moaning in death agonies. She died
at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a matter of four hours after the accident
occurred.
Rug on Stove Tells Tale.
Mrs. Bartels, according to her husband who conducts the Manitowoc Storage
Battery company on York street, had been using the kitchen oil stove which 
did not burn well. A rug which was found to have been thrown over the stove 
was mute evidence of what had occurred. Mrs. Bartels had turned the stove
down as far as possible when it continued smoking. Then, to prevent the room
from filling with kerosene fumes, she threw a rag carpet from the floor over
the stove. The stove exploded at this juncture, the flames licking up from
beneath the rug and igniting her clothing as she stood nearby.
Her husband stated today that he had left the home for his business in
Manitowoc and that he presumed the stove exploded shortly after his leaving
or at about 2 o'clock.
Sacrificed Self.
Mrs. Bartels was 35 years of age. Her tragic death came as a shock to the
neighborhood. Her mother love which compelled her to sacrifice herself for
the life of one of her children will live long in the memory of the community
and will be told and retold to children as a shining example of a great and
undying love in which the greatest sacrifice was unhesitatingly made.
Mrs. Bartels is survived by her husband and the three children, Violet, 12,
Ruhle 8 and Elizabeth 4. It was Elizabeth whom the mother carried from the
second floor where she was sleeping to safety outside the house.
She is also survived by her sisters Mrs. Elizabeth Arahando, Abbotsford, 
Mrs. Lydia Tutloff, Curtis; Mrs. Thelma Culbertson, Greenleaf and Mrs. Alvina
Siebert of Appleton, also one brother George of Abbotsford.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at Cleveland, the Rev. Springling
to perform the last sad rites.
(no dates or name of newspaper on this obituary)


WALTER R. BARTHEL

Walter Barthel, 46, of the town of Centerville, died this morning at 
Sheboygan Memorial hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, from the home at 1:30 
o'clock and from the St. Peter and St. John Lutheran church at 2 
o'clock with the Rev. M.A. Braun officiating. Interment will be in 
Saxon cemetery.
Mr. Barthel was born July 26, 1897 in the town of Centerville, a son 
of the late Henry and Catherina Barthel. He engaged in farming on the 
homestead farm.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Alfred Jaehnig on the homestead; five 
nieces; and one nephew. His father died June 20 of this year and his 
mother died in December, 1939. Three sisters and two brothers also 
preceded him in death.
The body may be viewed at the home from Friday evening to the time of 
the services. The casket will not be opened at church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, July 29, 1943 P. 2


EMMA BELITZ

Mrs. Emma Belitz, 97, formerly of Cleveland died Wednesday at 
Terrace Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had resided since 1962. 
Funeral services will be Friday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 
Cleveland, the Rev. August Grollmus officiating.  Burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, town of Centerville.  
Mrs. Belitz was born Oct. 16, 1868, in the Town of Centerville, 
daughter of the late Friedrich and Henriette Sprenger Huhn. She 
was married in February, 1896, to William Belitz, and the couple 
resided in the Village of Cleveland, operating Belitz Hardware Co.  
When they retired from the business in 1929 they located on a farm 
in the Town of Newton.  He died in 1949 and Mrs. Belitz moved to 
Sheboygan. 
Survivors are a son, Milton of Cleveland; three daughters, Mrs. Edna 
Hess of Two Rivers, Mrs. Sylvia Duessing of Sheboygan and Mrs. Herbert 
(Erla) Schachtschneider of Glenview, Ill.; a brother, August of 
California; a sister, Miss Louisa Huhn  of Chicago; seven grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren.  A son, a daughter, three brothers and 
three sisters preceded her in death.     
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1965


ROBERT BELITZ

Robert Belitz Of Cleveland Summoned Today At Hospital
Cleveland—Robert Belitz, 76, of Cleveland, passed away early this 
morning at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital following a short 
illness. 
The son of the late William and Mary Belitz, the deceased was born 
Sept. 25, 1869, at Kiel, and learned the tinsmith trade as a young 
man.  In 1893, after moving to Cleveland, he entered partnership 
with his brother, William, in organizing the Belitz Hardware company. 
He retired from business in 1929. Mr. Belitz was married to Miss Ida 
Wagner in December, 1902.  He was also one of the original partners 
in the Cleveland Canning Company.  
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Gottlieb (Melinda) Kunstmann, 
Mrs. Adelbert (Adeline) Bender and Mrs. Everett (Irene) Driscoll, 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Hugo (Myrtle) Nach, Green Bay, and Mrs. Ervin (Esther) 
Nenning, Chicago; two sons, Clarence of Hika and Gilbert of Cleveland; 
one brother, William, route 3, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Frerk, 
Chicago, and 16 grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in 1916.  
Funeral services will be held Monday at the Stoltenberg Funeral chapel 
with the Rev. Carl G. Schmahl of Town Mosel officiating. Burial will 
be made in the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville township.  
Sheboygan Press, April 12, 1946


WILLIAM BELITZ

William Belitz, 83, of Manitowoc, route 1, died at his home early 
today after a short illness.  A native of Fond du Lac, Mr. Belitz 
was born May 18, 1866, lived for a time at Kiel, then became a 
hardware dealer at Cleveland. He also became active in banking and 
in the canning business.  For the past 20 years he had resided at 
the present home.  On Feb. 12, 1896, he was married to Emma Huhn, 
and the couple celebrated their golden wedding three years ago.  
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Milton B. Hess of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Forest Duessing, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Herbert Schachschneider, 
of Milwaukee; two sons, Milton, of Two Rivers and Wallace of 
Cleveland; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a sister, 
Mrs. Bertha Frerk, of Chicago.  Mr. Belitz was a member of Modern 
Woodmen. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 
in Manitowoc, the Rev. A. C. Fischer, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery at Cleveland.  
Sheboygan Press, September 19, 1949


EVA (ACHENBACH) BORN

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906:
Death Tuesday last week, after an illness of 9 days, of Mrs. Eva Born, widow of
Johann Heinrich Born who died 2 years ago, in the home of her son Adam Born in 
Centerville. The deceased (nee Achenbach) was born 11 June 1825 in Lower Dieten,
Kingdom of Hesse-Darmstadt, and came to America in 1853, on 6 July of that same 
year settling in Manitowoc with 2 brothers and a sister. In August of that same 
year she married above named Mr. Born, the marriage producing 8 children of whom 
6 still are living. The couple lived for many years on a farm in Town Newton,
moved to Fond du Lac County in 1885, but returned to Manitowoc County in 1894 where 
they have lived ever since. Since that time they have lived with their son Adam in 
Centerville. The funeral was held Saturday and the deceased was carried to her last 
rest by her 6 sons.


JOHANN HEINRICH BORN

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 
What his relatives have anticipated for several weeks finally 
took place on Tues. last week when Johan Heinrich Born, an old 
and esteemed resident of our county, closed his tired eyes in 
the last long sleep. The deceased was born 14 Mar. 1815 in
Niederndielen, Upper-Hesse, Bez. Biedenkoff and came to America 
in 1849, first living 3 yrs. in Southampton, Long Island, New 
York. On 21 Oct. 1852 he traveled back to Germany, then returned 
to America in Apr. 1853. He came to Manitowoc County and settled 
in Town Newton, which was then a wilderness, and established a 
farm. On 21 Aug. of that same year he married Miss Eva Achebach, 
his now surviving 79-yr. old widow. He worked his farm until 1885 
when he relocated to Fond du Lac County and operated a farm there. 
In 1894 he returned to Manitowoc County residing with his son Adam 
who operates a farm in Town Centerville. About 2 mos. ago the robust 
man fell ill and for the past week it had seemed to his sons that 
the end was near. His death was due to a combination of illnesses 
which afflict the very elderly. A good man has been lost with the 
death of Mr. Born who was one of our oldest friends and has been a
subscriber ever since this paper was established. May he rest in 
peace. In addition to his above mentioned widow, he is survived by 
6 sons, namely, Adam, Heinrich and Louis in Centerville; John and 
Jakob in Newton; and August in Collins, as well as 17 grandchildren. 
One son and a daughter preceded their father in death. The funeral
took place New Year's Day at the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville under 
the direction of Pastor Sprengling. The 6 sons carried their father's 
casket to the grave.


THERESA DASSLER

(sent by family researcher/see contributor page)     
                Theresa Dassler Obit 
With the death of Mrs. Theresa (Grandma) Dassler, 91 at 7 p.m. Sunday, the
village of Centerville lost its "oldest citizen". Mrs. Dassler, a pioneer 
in this country, celebrated her 91st birthday last August 25. She has been
ill for some time. 
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home where she
died, and burial will be made in the Saxon cemetery with the Rev. Carl 
Schmahl officiating. 
Mrs. Dassler, nee Theresa Hedrich, was born Aug 25, 1845, the daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hedrich. At the time her family lived at 
Saxonweimer, Germany. Her parents, herself and six brothers and sisters 
came to America when she was seven years of age. Her youngest sister at 
that time was an infant of but three weeks. 
Trip to America
After a perilous voyage of nine weeks the family landed at Philadelphia 
and for two years they lived in Pennsylvania, moving to Wisconsin in 1854.
Their trip to Wisconsin was made by boat through the Great Lakes. 
Upon their arrival in Sheboygan at the little wooden pier they moved to a 
tract of land located about four miles west of the present site of 
Centerville on the Union road. 
At the age of 15, Mrs. Dassler went to Superior where she did housework. 
Her earnings supported both her and her brother who was sending his 
monthly earnings from work in the mines to the family. 
Marriage and Family
When she was 20, Miss Hedrich became Mrs. Ernest Dassler. He preceeded her
in death in 1913. To Mr. and Mrs. Dassler were born seven children, three 
of whom are living. The living are Mrs. (Alma) F.A. Jawort, Centerville; 
Mrs. (Anna) Gustave Bahr, Milwaukee, and Oscar of the village of Newton. 
Those preceeding their mother in death were: Mrs. Ida Hintz, who died 
December 10,1914; Herman, passing away on June 6, 1919; Louis on June 14, 
1925 and Frank on August 6, 1934. 
In addition to raising her own family of seven children, Grandma Dassler 
also reared three grand-children, Victor and Edna Dassler, the latter now 
Mrs. Ed Karstedt of Milwaukee, and Althea Bahr, the present Mrs. 
Matthewson. Victor Dassler died in 1920. Descendants of Mrs. Dassler also 
include a host of grandchildren, nephews, nieces and thirteen 
great-grandchildren. 
Proud of Her Garden
One of the points of pride in Centerville was Grandma Dassler's garden. 
Her philosophy of life was simple, but one that sounded a note of 
encouragement to those who were apt to feel that life had been rather 
severe with them. "Contentment," said Mrs. Dassler, "is the keynote of 
happiness, and one can be happy in a hovel or a palace providing the mind 
thinks of the pleasanter and more worthwhile things of life instead of 
dwelling on hardships." Regardless of your misfortune Mrs. Dassler 
beleived that you can always find some one who is having just a little bit
harder time than you have. 
Until a year ago, Grandma Dassler had enjoyed the best of health, but on 
April 24, 1933, she had the misfortune of falling and injuring her hip and
as a result was unable to walk for a long time. 
On Mrs. Dassler's fifty-sixth bithday, which occurred thirty-three years 
ago, her daughter, now Mrs. F.A. Jawort, was wed.



JOHANN EIKERT

John Eikert (co. index v.4 p.219)
His second wife is Maria Tedelfeld
Nov. 12, 1804-June 7, 1894
Son of Charles Eikert and Christine Hasselmann
Farmer -born Brum, Mecklenburg, Strilitz
Died from "old age, general debility"
Buried at Ev. Luth St. Peters Cem, Town Centerville
(Note: Apparently the wrong cemetery is named, because he is here)


AUGUST FISCHER

August W. Fischer, a pioneer resident of the town of Centerville, passed 
to his reward on Tuesday morning, at the ripe old age of 85 years, death 
being due to the infirmities of old age. Deceased was a native of Prussia 
and came to this country when a young man, settling in Manitowoc county 
about 70 years ago, where he operated a farm. His wife (missing text)
towoc county about 60 years ago, four daughters, and two sons, as follows: 
Mrs. Henry Hingiss near Sheboygan, Mrs. Ad. Hingiss in Kiel, Mrs. Wm. 
Meyer in Meeme and Mrs. Theresa Goeters in Sheboygan; William Fischer on 
the old homestead, and August W. Fischer in the town of Centerville. Also 
17 grandchildren survive him. The funeral will take place today, Thursday, 
with services in the Luth. Sachsen church in the town of Centerville, Rev. 
Ph. Sprengling officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
December 22, 1921


CHRISTINA FISCHER

VOLUME #3, PAGE #72, DOCUMENT # 124
 
FULL NAME OF DECEASED:  Christine Fischer
MAIDEN NAME: ----
COLOR/ SEX:  White/ female
OCCUPATION OF DECEASED: housewife
AGE:  31 yrs 7 mo 18 days
FATHER:---
MOTHER: ---
BIRTHDATE: 22 Sept 1844
HUSBAND OF DECEASED:  Christian Fr. Fischer
DEATH DATE:  May 20, 1876
CAUSE OF DEATH:  Child birth
PLACE OF DEATH:  Town of Centerville
RESIDENCE:  Centerville
NAME OF PERSON SIGNING:  Rev. F Piper
DATE OF REGISTRATION:  Sept 7, 1883


HENRIETTA FISCHER

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1897: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 06 Apr.)
Death last Fri. in Town Centerville of widow Fischer from a severe burn. 
She had gone into the smokehouse to check on the fire and her clothing 
caught fire, burning the old lady so badly that she died several days 
later. The burial took place Sun. in the Saxen Cemetery.


JOHANN C. FISCHER

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904:
Death Mon. in the local mental facility of 77-yr. old Carl Fischer. 
The body was transported to Centerville for burial.


MINNIE FISCHER

Mrs. William Fischer, 75, of the Village of Cleveland died Thursday afternoon 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient a week.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Cleveland, the Rev. Gerhard Cares officiating. Burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, 
Town of Centerville.
The former Minnie Born was born Oct. 8, 1888, in the Town of Newton, daughter of 
the late Adam and Ida Lautenschlaeger Born. She was married to William Fischer 
of the Town of Centerville Jan. 29, 1907. They farmed in the Town of Centerville 
until 1944 when they retired and moved to the Village of Cleveland. Mr. Fischer 
died Aug. 16, 1953. Mrs. Fischer was a member of St. John and St. Peter Church 
and a charter member of its Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are a son, Reuben Fischer, on the homestead farm in the Town of 
Centerville; two brothers, Edwin Born, of Sheboygan and Otto Born, of Cleveland; 
two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were 
three brothers and a sister.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and until 11 a.m. Monday at Stoltenberg 
Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, and from noon Monday until the hour of service at 
the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1964 P. 15


WILHELMINE FISCHER

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Oct. 1902:
(Item copied from the Sheboygan Zeitung -A report from Cleveland by Carl Wünsch)
Sunday last week Mrs. Wilhelmine Fischer, living on the farm of her son Otto,
went out in the morning to milk the cow. Somehow the cow lurched toward her and
knocked her down. The cow then became terrified and continued to maul her, wounding
her severely in the upper body and the face so that she soon died. She was 66. Her
husband, Carl Fischer, hung himself 25 yrs. ago. Her funeral was held Mon., 06 Oct.


WILLIAM FISCHER   (d. 1953)

William August Fischer, 78, died at his home in Cleveland. He was 
born Sept 10, 1874 in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, 
WI to August and Henrietta Fischer.
He married Miss Minnie Born at Saints John and Peter Lutheran Church, 
Centerville on Jan 29, 1907. The couple operated the Fischer homestead 
farm in the town of Centerville, a mile west of Cleveland until their 
retirement in 1944. Since that time they made their home in Cleveland. 
Mr Fischer was a lifetime member of Saints John and Peter Lutheran 
Church at Centerville.
Survivors are his wife; one son Reuben, on the homestead farm and a 
sister Mrs William Meyer, Sheboygan. His parents, one brother and five 
sisters preceded him in death. Burial in Saxon Cemetery.
(No newspaper or date named)


ALVIN FRANKE

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905:
Death in Centerville Mon. last week of 56-yr. old Alvin Franke. 
The deceased leaves a widow, 8 sons, 5 daughters, 2 brothers and 
one sister. The funeral was Friday.
(NOTE: The year is off on the stone but age is correct.)


EMMA M. FREIS

Mrs. Emma Freis, 72, of Cleveland, died Sunday morning at home following 
a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. Peter 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial 
will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Freis, nee Emma Bohne, was born March 16, 1900, in the Town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late Herman and Anna Kolwey Bohne. She was married to Reuben 
Fries May 5, 1928, in the Town of Meeme. The couple farmed in the Town of 
Centerville until Mr. Freis death in May of 1958. She was a member of St. 
John and St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. A sister and two brothers preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the 
time of srvice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1972


ARTHUR GABSCH

Arthur Gabsch, 70, of the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, died 
unexpectedly Friday at home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and 
burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mr. Gabsch was born Sept. 1, 1900, in the Town of Centerville, son of 
the late William and Ottilie Wimmler Gabsch. He married Martha Dehne 
Nov. 27, 1926. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Centerville. 
His wife preceded him in death April 27, 1944. Mr. Gabsch was a member 
of St. John and St. Peter Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Esnest Keppler, of Lucerne, Calif.; 
three nieces and three nephews. Two sisters and a brother preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 
6 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon 
until the time of services.
The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1971
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(Arthur Gabsch/b. 1 September 1900/d. January 1971/SSDI)            


FRED GOSSE

Fred Gosse, aged 62, route 1, Cleveland, passed away today at St. Nicholas 
hospital, after having been ill for one month. Mr. Gosse was born Feb. 23, 
1871 in the Town of Mosel and was married to Minnie Wolhaupt at the St. 
Markus church in town Mosel March 29, 1891.  He was a carpenter in town 
Centerville for several years, later being employed by the Mosel and 
Centerville Telephone Company. He was retired for the past two years.
Survivors are; his wife and a daughter, Valeska, at home; two brothers, 
William of Colby and Herman of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Augusta 
Moersch of Milwaukee, Mrs. Robert Kummer of Kohler and Mrs. Ed Mueller 
of Sheboygan.  His mother preceded him in death about three months ago 
and a brother died one month ago.  Another brother and sister also 
preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Gosse home, route 1, 
Cleveland and at St. John and St. Peter’s Lutheran church at Cleveland. 
The Rev. M. A. Braun, pastor, will officiate.    
Sheboygan Press, January 5, 1934
*******
Fred Gosse 
Husband of Minnie Wolhaupt
Feb. 23, 1871-Jan. 5, 1934
Son of Henry Gosse and Margaret Thomas (both born Germany)
Born Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County
Died from “cerebral apoplexy –arteriosclerosis 
   –hypertrophy of liver”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville
(Sheboygan co. death index v.37 p.264)


MINNIE GOSSE

Minnie Margaret Gosse 
Widow [of Fred Gosse]
Sept. 7, 1870-March 29, 1952
Parents are marked as unknown on death record
Born Wisconsin
Died from “congestive heart failure, 1 month 
   –general arteriosclerosis and hypertension, 
   10 years –with fibrillations”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville
(Sheboygan co. death index v.57 p.588)


GARLIE HAMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1899:
Death last week of a 10-yr. old son of Town Centerville resident Carl Hamann 
of pneumonia. Funeral was Sat.


HENRIETTE HAMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1892:
Mrs. Chr. Hamann, resident of Town Centerville, died in Unity, Marathon Co.,
while at her daughter’s for a visit. Her body was brought to Centerville and buried
there.


MINNA W. HAMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: 
Death in Centerville on Mon., of Mrs. Minna Hammann, wife of 
Chas. Hammann. The young woman was born 03 Apr. 1865 in Town 
Centerville, and married her surviving husband in Feb. 1887. 
Her death occurred Mon., 23 Mar., from general weakness 
following a violent hemorrhage and high fever. In addition to 
her husband, she is survived by 5 children (3 boys and 2 girls), 
of whom the eldest is about 8 and the youngest 2.


JAMES M. HANSEN

James M. Hansen, age 50, a former town of Centerville resident, 
went home to his Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007. 
He was born on June 12, 1957, the son of the late Merlin and 
Betty (Jaehnig) Hansen. James was a graduate of North High School, 
Sheboygan, class of 1975. After graduation, he was employed by 
Wagner Lumber Company in Heaven. In 1979, he became employed by 
the Kohler Company, Kohler, where he continued working in different 
departments to his present job at Kohler Generator. James is a 
life-long member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Cleveland. His hobbies and interests include long bike 
rides and walks, spending time with his nieces, nephews and 
great-nieces and great-nephews. He loves to read and spend time 
playing Scrabble. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
James was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, 
at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. 
Pastor David Endorf will officiate, and burial will follow at the 
Saxon Cemetery in the town of Centerville. 
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 1056 Hemlock 
St., Cleveland, on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, from 4 until 8 p.m., and 
at the church on Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, from 10 a.m. until the 
hour of the service. 
A memorial fund has been established in James Hansen's name. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 8, 2007 


JOHN HAUENSTEIN

From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903:
John Hauenstein, a well-known farmer in Town Centerville, committed suicide by
hanging himself last week. (Long, factual article). He was 49 and leaves his 
widow and 2 children.


MARLENE A. HAUPT

Marlene A. Haupt, age 72, town of Mosel resident, died peacefully 
at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her 
family. 
She was born on Oct. 17, 1935, in Green Grove, the daughter of 
the late Steve and Adeline (Awe) Konik. Marlene attended Red 
Arrow School in Hika and graduated from Sheboygan Central High 
School, class of 1953. On Oct. 2, 1954, she was united in marriage 
to Arlie L. Haupt at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church in Cleveland by Pastor Eldon Bode. The couple spent their 
entire married life residing in Cleveland. For a number of years, 
Marlene was employed at the Kohler Company and Wigwam Mills. She 
then went to work at JC Penney department store in Sheboygan, 
where she worked her way up from the stockroom to running the 
catalog department. After 17 years with the company, she retired 
due to disability in 1987. Marlene was a lifelong, devoted member 
of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, where for 
many years she enjoyed Sunday school teaching. Her involvement in 
the church was very important to her. Marlene's greatest love was 
spending time with her children and grandchildren. She recently 
became a proud great-grandparent. She was an enthusiastic member 
of the Haupt Cousin Red Hat Society of Manitowoc. She liked 
attending the Men of Harmony concerts, and on her quiet evenings, 
latch hooking. Travel was another favorite hobby. She and Arlie 
ventured to Hawaii, Branson, Texas, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, 
California, Michigan and Tijuana. However, her favorite getaway 
was closer to home. She loved to stay at her oldest son Tom's 
cabin in Cayuga. There she would watch for deer and an occasional 
black bear. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Waiting for Marlene in heaven are her parents; an infant son: David; 
siblings: Barbara, Steven, Dennis and John Konik; and grandson: 
Major Schneider. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, 
at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, 
with Pastor David Endorf officiating. Private family rites for 
burial will be at the Saxon Cemetery in the town of Centerville. 
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, from 
10 a.m. until the hour of service. 
A memorial fund has been established in Marlene's name. 
The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel of Cleveland is assisting the family 
with these funeral arrangements. 
The family of Marlene Haupt wishes to thank Dr. (private), the staff 
at Aurora Dialysis Center, and the VNA. Special thanks to VNA 
Hospice, and all the wonderful nurses and staff at Aurora Sheboygan 
Memorial Medical Center for all their loving care. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 5, 2008


LORINA HEINZ

(From the Manitowoc Herald Times, 25 Jan. 1978)
HEINZ
Mrs. Victor Heinz, 76, of 1130 W. Jefferson St., Cleveland, died
Wednesday morning in Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. John and St. Peter
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will
officiate and burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Heinz, nee Lorina Lorfeld, was born Sept. 17, 1901, in the Town
of Centerville, daughter of the late John and Pauline Lutze Lorfeld.
She attended Saxon Elementary School and was graduated from Manitowoc
High School and Manitowoc County Teachers College. Following graduation
she taught in a number of Manitowoc County schools.
June 20, 1925, she was married to Victor Heinz of the Town of
Centerville, where they engaged in farming and operated the Hillfruit
Dairy Farm until July 1968, when they moved to the Village of
Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Heinz celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary June 20, 1975. She was a member of St. John and St.
Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include her husband, a son and a brother. A son, a 
brother and two sisters preceeded her in death.
Friends may call in Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 1056 Hemlock
St., Cleveland, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and in the church
from noon Saturday until the time of service. A memorial fund
has been established in her name.


VICTOR HEINZ

(From the Manitowoc Herald Times Aug. 1990)
Victor J. Heinz, 90, former Village of Cleveland resident, died
Monday, August 6, 1990, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center,
where he had beena patient since Saturday.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. Peter
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch
will officiate. Burial will be at Saxon Cemetery, Town of
Centerville.
He was born April 13, 1900, in the Town of Centerville, son of
the late Herman and Sophie Sieker Heinz. On June 20, 1925, he
married Lorina Lorfeld. The couple resided in the Town of
Centerville where they operated the Hillfruit Dairy Farm until
1968 when they moved to Cleveland. On January 25, 1978, Mrs.
Heinz passed away. In 1986 Mr. Heinz moved to the Sheboygan
Retirement Home. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, fruit growers 
associations and farm bureau.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, and a grandson.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Lowell.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland,
Thursday afternoon, after 4 p.m. and at the church Friday
from 12 noon to the hour of service. A memorial fund has
been established in Mr. Heinz's name.



GUSTAVE HEMB

From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1901:
An 8-yr. old child of George Hemb in Centerville died Sat.
*******
(Note: The newspapers were often wrong on a child's age in
an obit. Death index says 15 June. Wisc. Births say Gustave 
Hemb was born June 9, 1901...transcriptions say 10 Jun.-If 
he was born 9 June, and the the death was actually 17 June, 
he would have been 8 DAYS old (not 8 yrs old).)


ALFRED A.E. HINGISS

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897:
Death last Fri., after a long illness, of the 1-yr. old son of 
the family of Heinrich Hingiss, resident on School Road in Centerville.


FRIEDRICH E. HINGISS

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908: 
Death 17 September in Town Centerville of Friedrich Ehrgott Hingiss as a
result of brain damage suffered in a fall. The deceased, who was 82 yrs. 
3 mos. 12 days of age, came from his Saxony homeland in 1850 and settled 
in Centerville. He is survived by several children. His funeral was held 
Saturday last week at the Saxon cemetery in Centerville.


FERDINAND F. HUHN

CAME HERE IN 1848
Ferdinand Huhn, a well known resident of Manitowoc Co. for 
many years past, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday night at St. 
Nicholas hospital of heart failure. He underwent an operation 
last Wednesday which was pronounced successful, but owing to 
his advanced age he was unable to survive it.  
He was born June 13, 1834 in the village of Abend, Saxony, 
Germany. He came to the United States and direct to Sheboygan 
by the way of the Hudson River, Erie Canal and the Great Lakes 
in 1848, accompanied by many of his countrymen who founded 
“Sachsen” settlements in Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Washington 
Counties.  His parents settled on an 80 acre farm in 
Centerville, at which place he lived until about seven years 
ago, then retiring and moving to Cleveland Station, where he 
resided for the past three years.  
He was married Sept. 15, 1862, to Henrietta Mueller at 
Centerville.  Their golden wedding was celebrated last fall. 
He is survived by his wife and eight children as follows; 
Oscar F. Huhn, this city, editor of the Amerika; Mrs. W. Wagner, 
Mosel; Mrs. Henry H. Branch, Manitowoc County; Mrs. W. M. Belitz, 
Cleveland, Wis; Mrs. Theodore Frohne, wife of the Rev. Frohne, 
Cleveland, Ohio; August C., Grand Forks, N. D.; Miss Lizzie, 
Chicago Ill., and Mrs. Henry Luelloff, Milwaukee.  One son, 
Ernst Huhn, was accidentally drowned in the Milwaukee harbor 
in 1889 at the age of 19 years.  
The remains were taken from the resident of Oscar F. Huhn this 
afternoon to the 3:34 p.m. train and sent to Cleveland Station, 
his former home. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 o’clock 
from the home.  Services will be held in St. Peter’s Lutheran 
church, located two miles west of Cleveland. Interment will be 
in the cemetery adjoin the church known as “God’s Acre,” and 
originally a part of his 80 acre farm. The Rev. Phil Sprenging 
will officiate.   
Sheboygan Press, December 23, 1912


ERNEST G. JAEHNING

DESPONDENT FARMER ENDS LIFE WITH GUN
E. Jaehnig Jr., Aged 39, Centerville, Blows Top of Head Off In Barn This Morning
Despondent over financial matters, which his wife said, had preyed on his mind for 
some little time, Ernst Jaehnig, Jr., aged 39, town of Centerville farmer ended his 
life, in the barn on his farm shortly after eight o'clock this morning by placing 
the muzzle of his shot gun in his mouth and pulling the trigger. The charge blew 
the entire top of his head off. His body was discovered by his wife, who, hearing 
the shot from the kitchen of the home, where she was preparing breakfast rushed to 
the barn to find the body of her husband on the barn floor.
Dr. Reinhardt of Centerville was summoned, but an examination showed that Jaehnig's 
death had been almost instantaneous. He notified Coroner W.G. Kemper of this city 
who left for the farm, which is located a mile north and a mile west of St. Wendel 
to the town of Centerville. The fact that there were no powder burns on the face 
leads to the theory that Joehnig placed the muzzle of the gun in his mouth and 
there managed to reach down with one hand and pull the trigger. The gun lay a short 
distance from the body on the barn floor.
No Inquest
The coroner announced that it was a clear case of suicide and that there would be 
no inquest. The body was removed to the W. Ahrens funeral home at Howard's Grove, 
Sheboygan county. Funeral arrangements had not been completed but will probably be 
held Thursday or Friday.
The plight of the widow of the dead man was a sad one. She is left with four small 
children on the homestead farm by the suicide of husband and father. Before her 
marriage she was Miss Helen Roehl of Centerville.
Mrs. Jaehnig told the coroner when he visited the farm this morning that she had 
noticed that her husband had been despondent the past few weeks and seemed to be 
bothered with financial worries. He said nothing, however, when he arose as usual 
this morning and proceeded to the barn to do the morning chores. Her fears were 
aroused when she heard a shot from the barn and hurrying out found her husband 
dying with the top of his head blown off.
Born On Same Farm
The deceased was born and brought up on the same farm where he ended his life this 
morning. Besides his widow and four small children he is also survived by two 
brothers, Rudolph of Two Rivers, Route 1, Alfred of Sheboygan, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Edward Sixel of Marathon City, Wis., and Mrs. Walter Sommers of Mississippi.
Ernst Jaehnig, Sr., father of the deceased, also survives. He resides on a farm in 
Centerville, near the one occupied by his son.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1931 P. 14


LOUISE JAEHNIG

From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1904:
Death late Fri. night of Mrs. Ernst Joehing(sic) in Centerville while still 
in mourning over the death of her 10-yr. old daughter. She leaves her 
husband and 4 children. Burial was Tuesday.


ANNA KARSTAEDT

Mrs. Arthur Karsteadt, 80, of the Town of Meeme, died Saturday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. 
Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate 
and burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Karsteadt was born March 3, 1892, in the Town of Centerville, 
daughter of the late George and Rosalie Jerzewski Hemb. She was married 
to Arthur Karsteadt June 16, 1917. The couple farmed in the Town of 
Meeme. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Cleveland.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Arthur E., of the Town of Meeme; 
two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Lenora) Schuette and Mrs. Roland (Idabell) 
Goeke of the Town of Meeme; a sister, Mrs. John Goedeke, of Sheboygan, 
nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. Seven brothers and two sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. 
Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until the 
time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 20, 1972


A. FERDENAND KLESSIG

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903:
Death Sat. in Town Centerville of Ferdinand Klessig of kidney disease at the age of
78-yrs. 1-mo. 16-days. In 1848 he came directly to Centerville from Saxony and has
lived in that town ever since. He leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Tues. in the
Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


ALVINA KLESSIG

Mrs. Edwin Klessig, 77, of Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon in Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness.
She was born Jan. 25, 1894, in Meeme, daughter of the late William 
and Ernstine Lorfeld Klessig.
Following graduation from the Manitowoc Normal School in 1912, she 
taught school in the area for three years.
She was married to Mr. Klessig, June 20, 1916, at St. John United 
Church of Christ at Herman. They operated a farm in the Town of 
Centerville until 1952 when they moved to Kiel.
Mrs. Klessig was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel, its 
Ladies Aid Society, and Centennial Homemakers of Kiel.
Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Orabelle) 
Fisher, rural Valders; Mrs. David (Doris) Wright, Marietta, Ga.; Mrs. 
Floyd (Judith) Dahmer, Kiel and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Oehlberg, 
Northfield, O.; a son, Edward, rural Cleveland; 25 grandchildren and 
five great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Zolltheis, 
rural Cleveland, Mrs. Edgar Albrecht, Kiel, and Mrs. Walter Ladwig, 
Sheboygan.
She was preceded in death by four sisters.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Church in Kiel, 
the Rev. C. L. Reiter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Saxon 
Cemetery in Centerville. - 1971
*******
Mrs. Edwin Klessig, 77, of 929 First St., Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Kiel. The Rev. C.L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Klessig, nee Alvina Kammann, was born Jan. 25, 1894, in the Town 
of Meeme, daughter of the late William and Ernstine Lorfeld Kammann. 
She attended Manitowoc county Normal School graduating in 1912. She 
taught school for three years prior to her marriage to Edwin Klessig 
June 20, 1916, at St. John United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. 
The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Centerville until 
1952, moving to Kiel. Mrs. Klessig was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church, the Ladies Aid of the church and the Centennial Homemakers 
of Kiel.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Edward of rural Cleveland; four 
daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Orabelle) Fisher of rural Valders, Mrs. David 
(Doris) Wright of Marietta, Ga., Mrs. Floyd (Judith) Dahmer of Kiel and 
Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Oehlberg of Northfield, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. 
Henry Zolltheis of rural Cleveland, Mrs. Edgar Albrecht of Kiel and Mrs. 
Walter Ladwig of Sheboygan; 25 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
Four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this 
Wednesday afternoon until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from 
noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 28, 1971


AUGUST KLESSIG

From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900:
Death in Cleveland on Sat. of August Klessig of old age debility. 
Mr. Klessig was born 21 Mar. 1830 in Schlagwitz in the Kingdom of 
Saxony. He is survived by his widow and 9 grown children. The funeral 
was held Tues. in the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


CLARENCE KLESSIG

Funeral services for Clarence E. Klessig, 64, of 2414 N. 8th St., a retired 
Sheboygan insurance underwriter who died at his home early Tuesday, will be 
held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. George Rentschler, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in the 
Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels after 4 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the hour of services.
Masonic rites will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Members 
of Masonic Lodge No. 11, F & AM, will meet at the temple at 7 p.m.
A native of the Town of Centerville, he was born April 21, 1902, a son of the 
late Ernst and Marie Klessig.  He attended the district grade school, graduated 
from Sheboygan High School in 1920 and attended the Milwaukee School of 
Engineering for 2-1/2 years.
On Jan. 17, 1927, he married Luella Kennedy of Memphis, Tenn.
Mr. Klessig was an underwriter for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Sheboygan, 
retiring May 2, 1966.  He joined Metropolitan as an agent in July, 1931.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Sheboygan Masonic Lodge No. 11, 
F&AM; Lakeshore Kiwanis Club; Knights of Pythias; and a member and past president 
of the Sheboygan Underwriters Association.
Survivors include the widow; two sons, seven grandchildren; three brothers, 
Alfred of Sheboygan, Walter of Town Centerville and Ernst of Racine; and four 
sisters, Mrs. Edgar Burkhardt of Sheboygan, Mrs. Carl Clark of Glenbeulah, Mrs. 
Alden Kolb of Town Newton and Mrs. Leona Miller of Seattle, Wash.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, January 18, 1967 – P. 16


CARL F. KOLB

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1904:
Death in Town Meeme on Sat. of widely known Carl Kolb from 
stomach cancer. The deceased was born 02 Sep. 1837 in Treitsch, 
bei Neustadt, Saxon-Weimar, and came to America with his parents 
in 1850. They settled in Town Centerville, but Mr. KOLB moved to 
Meeme 4 yrs. later where he had lived ever since. He is survived 
by his widow and 15 children. The funeral was held yesterday 
afternoon. 


HANNA KOLB

Name: Kolb, Hanna Rosina
D.: 10/3/1866
B.: 1/19/1803
Reg. D.: 6/9/1873
Sex: F/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Graszhergogthum Catn. ? Weimar
D.P.: Meeme Mtw. Co.
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.142


VERNA M. KRAEMER

Verna M. Kraemer, age 86, of Howards Grove, died peacefully on Wednesday,
May 26, 2004, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home where she had been a resident 
the last month.
The former Verna, Karstaedt was born on June 7, 1917 in the town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Otto and Ida (Heckmann) Karstaedt. 
She attended School in the town of Meeme.
Verna Karstaedt was united in marriage to Walter Oehldrich on April 3, 1937 
at Ss. John and Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Walter 
preceded her in death on July 7, 1977.
She married Arthur Kraemer on Feb. 7, 1981. Verna was a member of Grace 
Lutheran Church of Haven and the Ladies Guild of the Church.
Verna was an avid gardener and raised beautiful produce that she gave to 
her family and friends. She enjoyed craft making and sewing doll clothes 
for her three great-granddaughters.
Surviving Verna are two daughters, three grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers, one brother-in-law, four sisters-
in-law. Also surviving her is a stepdaughter, four stepsons, 16 step-
grandchildren, nineteen step-great-grandchildren and one step great-great-
grandson. Verna was preceded in death by two infant sons: one step-grandson, 
Thomas: two sisters, Olive Koeppen and Dorothy Wenzel; and one brother,
Gilbert Karstaedt.
A funeral service will be held for Verna on Friday May 28, at 7 p.m. at 
Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center. The Rev. Ronald Pederson, 
pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Haven will officiate. Interment will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, town of Centerville.
Friends may call on the family on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the 
service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Verna 
M. Kraemer.
Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent at the Zimmerfuneralhomecom Web site,
The Sheboygan Press, May 27, 2004


LOUISE LEITERITZ

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 30 June 1881:
The wife of Ernst Leideritz(sic) died last Sat. in Centreville. 


L. EDUARD LENHARD

Name: Leonhard, Edward
D.: 8/28/1878
B.: 10/22/1856
Reg. D.: 9/24/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 22 Yrs.
B.P.: Tn. Centreville
D.P.: Tn. Centreville
Cem.: Tn. Centreville
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: G. Boettcher, M.D.
Spouse:
F.: Jacob Leonhard
M.: Catharina Leonhard
Cause of Death: Kicked by a horse
Add Info.: Single
Pg. #: v.1 p.260


JACOB LENHARD

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905:
Death Fri. of 75-yr. old Jacob Lenhardt on his farm in Town Centerville. 
He was a well-known and respected resident in that town in which he had 
lived for many years. Mr. Lenhardt sustained a heat stroke many years 
ago from which he suffered from time to time. He leaves his widow and 
5 children. The funeral was held Monday.
(Note: The age is off in the newspaper..I've found this happens quite 
a lot)


ALFRED LORFELD

Alfred E. Lorfeld, 81, of 719 S. 22nd St. Sheboygan, died Saturday 
morning at Sheboygan following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ballhorn Funeral 
Chapels, Sheboygan. The Rev. George Mohr will officiate and burial 
will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mr. Lorfeld was born Dec. 21, 1890, in the Town of Centerville, son 
of the late John and Pauline Lutze Lorfeld. He married Louise Weigand 
of the Town of Centerville Dec. 25, 1916. The couple resided on the 
family farm in the Town of Centerville. She preceded him in death in 
1959. He then married Mrs. Rose Pulaski Dec. 1, 1963. Following his 
retirement in 1965 the couple moved to Sheboygan. Mrs. Lorfeld 
preceded him in death in 1968. He was a member of the Manitowoc Senior 
Citizens.
Survivors include three sons, Edward of Spring Valley, Robert of Valders 
and Glen of Sheboygan, three daughters, Mrs. Vincent (Elaine) Seiker of 
rural Manitowoc, Mrs. Willard (Delores) Beuchel of rural Sheboygan and 
Mrs. Elwood (Marjorie) Krueger of Sheboygan, a brother, Herbert of 
Cleveland, a sister, Mrs. Victor Heinz of Cleveland, 23 grandchildren 
and nine great granchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1972


HERBERT LORFELD

Herbert J. Lorfeld, 74, of 1302 W. Washington Ave., Cleveland, died 
Sunday morning, June 5, at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where he had 
been a patient since Monday.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and St. Peter 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will 
officiate and burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mr. Lorfeld was born Jan. 20, 1909, in the Town of Centerville, son 
of the late John and Pauline Lutze Lorfeld. He was graduated from 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1926. He married Althea Stockmeier 
of Newton June 8, 1940, at St. John Ebenezer Reformed Church, Town of 
Centerville. The couple resided in the Village of Cleveland where Mr. 
Lorfeld was employed with Cleveland State Bank for 48 years, retiring 
in 1974, but continued as director of the bank. He was a member of St. 
John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and a charter member of 
Cleveland Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. He was honored in 1978 
by Wisconsin Bankers Association as a member of its 50 year club and 
by Cleveland State Bank in 1980 for 53 years of continuous service. 
Mr. Lorfeld was instrumental in the incorporation of the Village of 
Cleveland and was its first treasurer.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
An infant daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from 11 a.m. until 
the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, Mon., 6 June 1983, page 3


JOHN LORFELD

MANITOWOC COUNTY 
First District. The towns of Centerville, Liberty, 
Manitowoc, Manitowoc Rapids, Meeme and Newton 
and city of Manitowoc. 
JOHN LORFELD (Rep.) was elected to the assembly 
in 1918 by two votes, receiving 1,252 votes 
to 1,250 for George Rathsack (Soc.) and 1,179 for 
Walter Wittman (Dem.). Mr. Lorfeld was born 
in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc county, Jan. 25, 
1867, was educated in the common schools and has 
been a successful farmer and thresherman for 
years. He has been school clerk since 1896, town 
chairman since 1908 and member of the board of 
supervisors since 1905. 
"The Wisconsin Blue Book" bye Industrial Commission of
Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Printing Board Page 439
1919 Copyright


LOUISE LORFELD

Louisa Ann Lorfeld nee Wiegand 
Wife of Alfred Lorfeld
April 11, 1896-Nov. 23, 1959
Daughter of Louis Wiegand and Agnes Lutze
Born Wisconsin
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 5 hours”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville
(Manitowoc co. death index v.54 p.25)
*******
Louise Anna Lorfeld nee Wiegand 
Married
April 11, 1896-Nov. 23, 1959
Daughter of Louis Wiegand and Agnes Lutze
Born Wisconsin
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 5 hours”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville
(Sheboygan co. death index v.74 p.199)


C. GOTTLOB LUTZE

Name: Lutze, Crist Jakob
D.: 11/24/1878
B.: 4/8/1807
Reg. D.: 12/10/1878
Sex:
Age at Death: 71 Yrs.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.:
Cem.: Tn. Cntrvl.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Dr. W. Quehl
Spouse: Fredericke Lutze
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Meningitis
Add Info.: Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.267
*********
(Note: There is also a death record for Christian G. Lutze, d. 25 Nov. 1878, v.1 p.73
and the stone pictured says d. Nov. 23, 1878 which makes the age 71 yrs. Therefore
I believe these are all the same person.)
*********
Christian came to Centerville Township, Manitowoc Co in 1849 from Saxony with wife 
Fredricke (ROST) and 3 children aboard the ship Charlotte out of Hamburg to NY. 
He built a 3-story half-timbered house barn on his property. It is currently 
being restored by a group known as Centreville Settlement. 
(from researcher/see contributors page)


EMMA LUTZE  (d. 1962)

Mrs. Emma Lutze, 71, of the Town of Mosel died Monday morning at the home 
of a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Fischer, of the Town of Mosel. She had been in 
ill health for some time.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter and St. Paul 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Gerhard Cares officiating. Burial 
will be in Saxon Cemetery, Cleveland.
She was born April 8, 1891, at Centerville, daughter of the late George and 
Anna Jarchow Wagner. She was married April 2, 1912, to Oscar F. Lutze. The 
couple operated a farm in the Town of Meeme. Her husband died in 1945. She 
was a member of the Lutheran church at Cleveland.
Among survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Leslie Fischer of the Town of Mosel 
and Mrs. Ray Sixel of Rt. 1, Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Lutze and 
Mrs. John Lutze of Cleveland and three grandchildren. Two sisters and 
brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 
Cleveland, until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church 
and the body will lie in state from noon until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 10, 1962 P. 11


EMMA LUTZE (d. 1967)

Mrs. Richard Lutze, 82, of Cleveland, died Sunday morning at home 
following a year-long illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John-St. Peter 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Paul Knichelbein will officiate 
and burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Lutze, nee Emma Fiedler, was born Nov. 20, 1884, in the Town of 
Meeme, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Bohne Fiedler.
She was married to Richard Lutze April 11, 1909. The couple resided 
in the Town of Centerville and engaged in farming until retirement 
in 1942. They then moved to their present home at Cleveland. Mrs. 
Lutze was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Roland, on the homestead; two 
daughters, Mrs. Emro (Anita) Lippert, of Lingsman, Ariz., and Mrs. 
Elroy (Helen) Klessing, of Rt. 1, Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Born, of Cleveland, and Mrs. John Roethel, of Sheboygan Falls; a 
brother, William Fiedler, of Rt. 1, Cleveland; eight grandchildren 
and seven great grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 
3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon 
until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, July 3, 1967 P. 9


FRIEDERICKE J. LUTZE

Friedericke Christine Lutzke nee Rost (co. death index v.6 p.34)
Wife of Gottlob Lutze
Feb. 28, 1818-Jan. 18, 1898
Daughter of Gottl. Rost and Friederike (both born Germany)
Born in Germany
Died from “dilatation of heart –dropsy, some weeks”
Buried in “private cemetery” [Saxon], Town of Centerville


GUSTAVE LUTZE

Following a few weeks illness, Gustave Lutze, 82 (photo), lifelong resident 
of Centerville, died Monday morning at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, 
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lutze, in Herman, Sheboygan county.
Mr. and Mrs. Lutze have resided there since the former became ill five weeks 
ago. Mr. Lutze was born in Centerville in 1862 and in 1886 married Miss Adelaide 
Leiteritz. They moved to a farm on the Lake Shore road and operated it until 
1918, when they moved to the village of Cleveland. He was a member and active 
worker in the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church of Centerville. The couple 
observed their golden wedding in 1936.
Survivors are his wife; four sons, Carl of the town of Herman, Arthur and Walter 
of Liberty, and Alfred on the homestead farm in Centerville; 15 grandchildren 
and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Edwin, died in July.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Stoltenberg funeral 
chapel and at 2 o'clock at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church, the Rev. 
M.A. Braun officiating. Burial will be in the Saxon cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral chapel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, December 26, 1944 P. 2
*******
Funeral services for Gustave Lutze, 82, life-long resident of the town of 
Centerville, who died at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and 
Mrs. Carl Lutze, town of Herman Monday were held at the Stoltenberg funeral 
home Wednesday afternoon and later at the St. John's and St. Peter's 
Lutheran church, the Rev. M.A. Braun officiating. Burial was in the Saxon 
cemetery.
Pallbearers included Emil Lutze, Raymond Lutze, Melvin Lutze, Elroy Lutze, 
Donald Lutze and William Elbert, Jr.
Many friends and relatives from Milwaukee, Sheboygan and Manitowoc attended 
the funeral services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 30, 1944 P. 2


HELEN D. LUTZE

Mrs. Alfred Lutze, 67, of Cleveland, died Tuesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient 10 
days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and Peter 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Gerhard Cares officiating. 
Burial will be in the Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Lutze was born Helene Dorothea Wehrmann March 23, 1894, in 
the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County, daughter of the late Ernst 
and Sophia Wehrmann. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, April 12, 1906.
She was married to Alfred Lutze Oct. 17, 1915, at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Howards Grove, and they resided in the Town of Centersville, 
Manitowoc County, where they farmed until 1945. In that year they 
retired and moved to Cleveland.  She was a member of the Ladies 
Aid Society of Sts. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. A 
brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Raymond of Sheboygan 
and Emil on the homestead farm, a daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Lillian) 
Lorfeld, of Sheboygan; three brothers, Otto of the Town of 
Centerville, Herbert of the Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, 
and Louis of the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County; a sister, Mrs. 
Alvina Zill of the Town of Centerville, and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral 
Chapel, Cleveland, until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will 
be moved to the church, where the body may be viewed from noon 
until the time of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, Tues., 20 June 1961, page M-9


LOUISE LUTZE

Mrs. John Lutze, 74, of Cleveland, died Friday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Gerhard Cares officiating. Burial will be in Saxon 
Cemetery in the Town of Centerville.
The former Louise Wagner was born June 9, 1889, in the Town of Centerville, 
daughter of the late George and Anna Berg Wagner. She was married to John Lutze 
Oct. 19, 1907, following which the couple farmed in the Town of Centerville until 
1943, moving to the present home at Cleveland. She was a member of St. John and 
St. Peter Church and its Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are her husband; a son, George Lutze, on the family homestead in the 
Town of Centerville; a sister, Mrs. Herman Lutze, of Cleveland; four grandchildren; 
and five great grandchildren. A brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday and until 11 a.m. Monday at Stoltenberg Funeral 
Chapel, Cleveland, and from noon Monday until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 4, 1964 P. 6


OTTO LUTZE

From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1901:
Death on Sun. of Otto Lutze, eldest son of August Lutze in Centerville, 
following a long illness. He was 22. The funeral was held Tues. at the 
Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


RICHARD LUTZE

Richard Lutze, 94, formerly of the Village of Cleveland, died Sunday 
afternoon at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ss. John and Peter 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and 
burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mr. Lutze was born Oct. 25, 1879, in the Town of Centerville, son of 
the late August and Anna Stoevert Lutze. He married Emma Fiedler 
Apr. 11, 1909, residing in the Town of Centerville, where they engaged 
in farming. His wife preceded him in death in 1966. He was a member of 
Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A son, Roland, four brothers and a sister preeded him in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973


ROLAND LUTZE

Roland Herman Lutze, 59, of the Town of Centerville, died Friday at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter 
Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial 
will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mr. Lutze was born March 27, 1913, in the Town of Centerville, son of 
Richard and the late Emma Fiedler Lutze. He married Edith Rusch of the 
Town of Liberty May 27, 1939. The couple farmed on the Lutze homestead 
in the Town of Centerville. For 13 years he was employed in the pottery 
dept. of the Kohler Co.
He was a member of SS. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, he served 
as elder and was a member of the Married Peoples Society, he was on the 
Board of Directors of Cleveland Co-op, he was past secretary of the Manitowoc 
County Farm Bureau and was a member of the Manitowoc County Chapter of Izaak 
Walton League.
Survivors include his wife, a son and three daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); his father, Richard Lutze; two sisters, Mrs. Elroy Klessig, of 
Newton and Mrs. Emro Lippert, of Tucson, Ariz.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church from noon until the time 
of service. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Lutze's name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 20, 1972


ERWIN P.A. MUELLER

Erwin Mueller, son of John Mueller, of Cleveland, and nephew of Mrs. 
William Kemmer and George Mueller, of Sheboygan, was killed in a 
gravel pit at Hayden, Calumet County last Tuesday. The funeral was 
held in Cleveland on Friday, the services being both in English and 
German being conducted by the Rev. Philip Springling. The pallbearers 
were cousins of the deceased, Erwin and Walter Bartell, John and 
William Mueller and the Misses Ella Mueller and Minnie Walterbach. 
Interment was made at Saxony cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, January 26, 1914


ESTHER L. MUELLER

Esther Mueller (co. death index v.20 p.355)
Single
Died Sept. 19, 1923 at age 9 years, 10 months and 2 days
Daughter of John Mueller (born in Wisconsin and now deceased) and
    Emma Levendoski (born Germany)
Died from "diphtheria, unattended, 15 days -cardiac paralysis, 
   1 day -died at house"
Dr. E. N. Reinert of Cleveland, undertaker Harold Mueller of 
   Sheboygan
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville
Born in Wisconsin -student


FEMALE MUELLER

Mueller, female (co. death index v.6 p.221)
Born Jan. 21, 1900-died Jan. 21, 1900
Daughter of John Mueller (born Milwaukee) and Emma [Levendoski]
Died from "stillborn"
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


J. WILLIE MUELLER

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1895: 
Johann Mueller in Town Centerville is mourning the 
death of his 2-yr. 2-mo. old son.


PAUL MUELLER

John Paul Mueller and his wife Margaretha Hirschmann. They owned a farm 
in Sections 7 and 18, Town of Centerville.  They purchased the land on 
May 26, 1863.  Before that date, they lived in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee 
County.  They were the first settlers to create a farmstead on this 
property.  John Paul Mueller (usually shown as Paul Mueller) and his 
wife lived on this farm until their deaths.  With their deaths, this 
farm was passed on to their son John Mueller.  The farm stayed in the 
Mueller family until sold on Dec. 29, 1932.


JOHANN W.E. OEHLDRICH

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1896: 
Death early Mon. in Cleveland, of Johann Oehldrich. 
He was born 05 Dec. 1821 in Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and 
came to Wisconsin with his brother in the ‘50’s. He 
was a member of Company G, 17th Wisconsin Infantry 
Regiment, and since he never married, always lived 
with relatives. In recent years he resided with Mr.
Friedrich Hemb in Cleveland, whose wife was a niece 
of the deceased. The deceased, who died of cancer, 
was buried yesterday afternoon in the private cemetery
in Centerville.


WILHELMINE PAUL

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec., 1907:
There is a report from Centerville that 86-year old Mrs. Paul, who lives with 
her sister there, Mrs. Hermann Huhn, cut her own throat with a pocket knife 
Friday. She is senile and not responsible. A younger person would have survived 
the shallow cut, but due to her age she died Saturday, 24 hours later.


JOHANNA C. PATITZ

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901:
Death in Cleveland on Sun. of 86-yr. old Mrs. Papitz(sic) of old age debility. 
The deceased was born in Saxony on 16 Apr. 1815 and is survived by 4 children. 
The funeral was held yesterday at the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


ANNA POHLAND

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 25 Feb.) 
Death last Thurs., 20 Feb., in Town Centerville, of 44 yr. old 
Mrs. Carl Poland of pneumonia. She leaves her husband and 8 children, 
the youngest age 4. The funeral was conducted last Sun. by Pastor 
Sprengling at the Lutheran Cemetery.


VICTOR RICHTER

Town Of Mosel Farmer Killed In Accident
Victor Richter, 22, town of Mosel farmer, was fatally injured and his 
wife was seriously injured when their car collided with a car owned by 
Walter Lutzke, 1036 High avenue, on county Trunk M, one mile north of 
State Highway 32 at 1:15 p.m. Sunday. 
Mr. Richter died at St. Nicholas hospital at 3:45 p.m. of a fractured 
skull and other injuries. Mrs. Richter remained in a serious condition 
at the hospital today with a fractured pelvis and fractured hip. Other 
occupants of the two cars escaped injury. The victims of the crash were 
brought to the hospital by Schmitt’s Ambulance service.  
Information obtained by Sheriff Joseph Dreps, Undersheriff R. J. 
Froehlich and Traffic Officer Milton Tauscher was to the effect that Mr. 
Richter was traveling east on a town road near the Manitowoc-Sheboygan 
county line and Lutzke was traveling north on County Trunk M.  The 
officers reported that Mr. Richter fell onto the road beside his car 
when the force of the impact presumably jarred open the door.  Neither 
car was badly damaged.   
Coroner H. H. Heiden reported that Mr. Richter’s skull was fractured down 
the forehead and that his left eye was gouged out.  In addition he 
sustained a severely lacerated scalp in the back of his head and his nose 
and right arm was badly injured. 
Miss Wilma Rothe, 818 Geele Avenue, was driving Mr. Lutzke’s car when the 
accident occurred.  The front bumper of Lutzke’s car hooked with the back 
bumper of Richter’s car, and the jar was just enough to cause the car 
belonging to Richter to turn over. Mr. Richter’s mother-in-law who was 
also in the car escaped injury. 
The funeral will be held at his home near Cleveland and at the St. Peter 
and St. John Lutheran church, Cleveland. Burial will be made in the Saxon 
cemetery.   
The deceased graduated from the Rhine Center district school, and spent 
two years at the Kiel High school. It was five months to the day that he 
was married to Valeska Gosse that the accident happened.  The pallbearers 
will be the six boys left in his confirmation class.  His is survived by 
his wife; his father, Charles, and his mother, Ernstine; his grandmother, 
Mrs. Dorothy Richter; two brothers, Milton and Carl; and two sisters, 
Roma and Doris.  
Sheboygan Press, April 15, 1935


CARL LOUIS RIECK

From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899:
Death in Centerville on Tues. of Carl Louis Rieck, son of Mr. Carl Rieck, after 
a 4-day illness with a lung disease. The deceased, who was born in 1881 in Town
Centerville, is survived by his parents and one sister. The funeral will take 
place Fri.


HERMINE RIECK

Mrs. Carl Rick(sic), 72, passed away early Monday at the family residence, after 
an illness of dropsy from which she had been suffering for the past six months. 
Mrs. Rick had been failing in health for the past two years.  Deceased was born 
in Germany Dec. 7, 1852 and came with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. David 
Zill, to the United States at the age of two years, in 1854.  The family came 
directly to the town of Centerville, and Mrs. Rick was married there in 1871.  
The couple went to housekeeping on a farm in the town of Centerville, where Mrs. 
Rick died. 
The survivors are the husband and one daughter, Miss Emma Rick, on the homestead; 
2 sisters, Mrs. Theodore Batidz, of here, and Mrs. Wm. Lorfeld, of Plymouth, and 
3 brothers, Gustave Zill, of here, Carl Zill, of Sturgeon Bay and Louis Zill, of 
Gillett.  
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon from the late home.  Rev. P. 
Sprengling officiated and interment was made in the Saxon cemetery.
Tri County Record, June 25, 1925


LUDWIG RIECK

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1901
Death Fri. in Town Centerville from pneumonia of Ludwig Rieck at 
85-yrs. 5-mos. 9-days of age. He leaves 6 children and a large number of 
grandchildren. The funeral was held Mon.


WILHELM RIECK

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1909: 
Death of 56-year old Wm. Rieck in Centerville from stomach cancer. He was born
in Mecklenburg and as a child came to America in 1854 with his parents. In 
addition to his widow he leaves 3 brothers and 2 sisters.


ELISE SACHSE

Elise Augustina Sachse (v.37 p.95)
Single
Jan. 11, 1871-Feb. 18, 1944
Daughter of Fred Sachse and Katherine Wagner (both born Germany)
Born Town of Centerville
Died from “lobar pneumonia, 10 days –nephritis”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


HENRIETTE SCHMEISSER

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville – 31 Dec.) 
Death 26 Dec. of Mrs. Emil Schmeisser, daughter of Christian Fischer 
of Town Centerville. Burial was Sun. in the Lutheran Cemetery. 


CARL SEIFERT

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1908:
Carl Seifert of Centerville has died in a Sheboygan hospital from a bladder
condition. The deceased, who was born 22 August 1828 in Germany, came to
Centerville in the early 70’s where he operated a farm. He is survived by 
his widow, 2 sons and a daughter.


MINNIE (VOGEL) SIGGELKOW

From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1908:
Death Saturday in Centerville of Mrs. Emil Siggelkow of childbed fever. The
deceased, a daughter of Town Centerville resident Richard Vogel, was 26. Her
funeral was held Tuesday.


FLORENCE SIXEL

Florence A. Sixel (v.87 p.714)
Widow [of Arthur Sixel]
Sept. 25, 1909-Jan. 1, 1986
Daughter of Louis Vogel and Alice Zill
Born in Wisconsin
Died from “histiocytic lymphoma stage IV, 2 years”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


EDWIN F. SOHN
 
Edwin F. Sohn, 73, a retired town of Meeme farmer, died suddenly Friday 
afternoon at his home in Cleveland after being stricken with a heart 
attack.
Born Oct. 12, 1884, in the Town of Meeme, a son of the late Louis and 
Augusta Blivernecht Sohn, he was married Feb. 20, 1909, to Miss Anna 
Sachse.
The couple settled in the Town of Meeme after their marriage and were 
engaged in farming until May, 1946, when they retired and moved to the 
Village of Cleveland.
Mr. Sohn was an elder of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners for many 
years, organist of the church for 25 years, and served as secretary of 
the School Hill Co-op Cheese Factory for 12 years.
Since moving to Cleveland, he had been a member of Ss. John and Peter 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Leora) Hemb, Newton; 
two sons, Lester F., Sheboygan, and Harold H., on the homestead farm in 
Meeme; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
One brother and a sister preceded him in death.


LESTER SOHN

Lester Sohn, 61, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Newtonburg. The Rev. A.T. Degner will officiate and burial will be in 
Saxon Cemetery, Cleveland.
Mr. Sohn was born July 24, 1910, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Edwin and Anna Sachse Sohn. He attended Woodland School 
and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, School Hill. He and his wife 
operated the Log Cabin Tavern, Rt. 3, Manitowoc for the past 12 1/2 years. 
He married Irene Dassow Oct. 13, 1934, in the Town of Sheboygan Falls. He 
was a member of the Manitowoc County Tavern League, the Sheboygan Musicans 
Assn. Local 95 and St. John Lutheran Church, Newtonburg.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.), a 
brother Harold, of School Hill, a sister, Mrs. Roland Hemb, of Kiel and six 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Walter II Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards Grove after 
4 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at church from noon until time 
of service. A memorial has been started in Mr. Sohn's name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 11, 1971


PHILIP SOHN

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901:
Death Sun. night in Town Centerville of 58-yr. old Philipp Sohn. He leaves his widow
and 5 children. The funeral took place yesterday.


WILHELM F. STOLTZMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1907:
Mr. W. Stolzmann died Sunday of cancer. The deceased, a veteran of the Civil
War, was born 30 Oct. 1841 in Ukermark, was formerly in Town Meeme but for the
past 23 years was a resident of Town Centerville. He is survived by his widow, 
4 sons and 4 daughters, as well as several grandchildren. The funeral will be 
held today.


HARRY TOEPEL

Harry Toepel Passes Away
Harry Toepel, aged 51, a resident of the town of Russell, died at 7:10 a.m.Monday 
at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, following a brief illness.
Mr. Toepel was born in the town of Centerville on September 28, 1893, the son of
Magnus and Pauline Boettcher-Toepel. He was married to Elsie Kraemer of Elkhart
Lake on April 28, 1917, and the couple located on the present farm.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Milton (Margaret) Mauk of the town
of Russell, and Mrs. Armin (Esther) Neuhaus of the town of Schleswig; one grand-
child, his father, Magnus Toepel of this city; two brothers, Elmer of Waukesha,
and Raymond of Brillion. His mother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited
for privacy)
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with services at the Trinity Lutheran church here at
2 o'clock. The Rev. Harold O. Grunwald will officiate.
(No newspaper named- 1945 handwritten on the obituary)


PAULINA TOEPEL

Following an illness of three weeks, Mrs. Magnus Toepel, daughter 
of the late William and Margaret Boettcher of Centerville, passed 
away at her home here on Thursday morning of last week at about 
11 o'clock. The cause of her death was heart disease.
Mrs. Toepel, nee Helena Boettcher, was born April 28, 1874, in the 
town of Centerville, where she grew to womanhood. She was married 
September 3, 1892, to Magnus Toepel of Centerville, in a ceremony 
performed at Sheboygan, where Mr. Toepel was a mason contractor. 
After a four month residence at Sheboygan, the couple moved to 
Centerville, where they conducted a small farm in connection with 
his contracting work, until 1909, when they moved to Kiel, where 
they have since made their home.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Harry of Russell, 
Elmer of Milwaukee, and Raymond of Cedar Falls, Iowa. She leaves two 
brothers, William of Centerville and Otto of Los Angeles, and five 
grandchildren. She was a member of the local Ladies G.U. G. Germania 
society.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the Trinity 
Lutheran church here, the Rev. H. O. Grunwald performing the last 
rites. Burial was in the Saxony cemetery, town of Centerville, where 
an impressive eulogy was given in English by the Rev. Carl Toepel, 
her brother-in-law.
Pall bearers were: John Bartelt, Joseph Keuler, John Conrad, Jacob Jung, 
Andrew Dhein, and Nic. Michels.


ALICE VOGEL

Alice Vogel nee Zill (co. death index v.59 p.353)
Widow [of Louis Vogel]
May 26, 1885-Nov. 17, 1963
Daughter of Gustave Zill and Emma Walters
Born in Wisconsin
Died from “carcinoma of bowel, about 6 months”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


PAULINA VOGEL

Pauline Vogel (co. deaths v.30 p.222)
Widow of Richard Vogel
July 25, 1850-March 2, 1936
Daughter of Gottlieb Lutze and Fredarika Rost (both born Germany)
Born Town of Centerville
Died from “arteriosclerosis, since 1932”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


LOUIS VOGEL

Louis Vogel (v.37 p.149)
Husband of Alice [Zill]
May 19, 1879-March 8, 1944
Son of Richard Vogel (born Town of Newton) and 
  Pauline Lutze (born Town of Centerville)
Born Town of Centerville –farmer 
Died from “heart failure –coronary occlusion, sudden”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


RICHARD VOGEL

Richard Vogel (co. index v.24 p.409)
Married
Oct. 8, 1848-Dec. 31, 1928
Son of Herman Vogel and unknown Schneider (born in Germany)
Farmer -born in Wisconsin
Died from "influenza -gen. debility"
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


WILLIAM T. VOIGT

William Voigt, 80, of Cleveland, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning of a 
heart attack while fighting a grass fire at his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sts. John and Peter Lutheran 
Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Samuel K?gler officiating. Burial will be 
in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Voigt was born Aug. 1?, 1879, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County,
son of the late Frederick and Dorothea Blievonicht Voigt. Upon completion of 
his education at age 17 he was engaged as a cheesemaker for 10 years at Louis 
Corners until purchaing a farm at Centerville. Mr. Voigt married the former 
Anna Heckmann, of the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, Dec. 10, 1907. The 
couple resided at Centerville where it farmed until 1942 when it moved to 
Cleveland. Mr. Voigt was then employed part time at Lakeshore Canning Co. at 
Cleveland. He was a member of Sts. John and Peter Lutheran Church where he 
served as a trustee for three years. Two children, a sister and three brothers 
preceded him in death.
Survivors include the wife, a son, Alfred at home; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred 
Truttschel of School Hill; two brothers, August of Valders and Armie of New 
Holstein; a sister, Mrs. Alma Schmidt, Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County; six 
grandchildren and one grandchild.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1960 P. 11


ESTELLA E. WALTERBACH

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1896: 
Death on Sat. of the 3 mo. old child of Wendel Walterbach 
of Town Meeme, from the measles. The little body was buried 
Tues. in the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


ANNA WEHRMANN

Mrs. Otto Wehrmann, 60, of the Town of Centerville, died Friday at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, Sheboygan, where she was a patient seven weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Cleveland, the Rev. G.H. Cares officiating. Burial will be in Saxon 
Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mrs. Whermann, nee Anna Stauss, was born Nov. 13, 1904, at Ada, Sheboygan County, 
daughter of the late Phillip and Ida Meyer Stauss. She was married to Mr. 
Wehrmann May 22, 1926, and the couple located in the Town of Centerville where 
they farmed.
Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Francis (Hildegarde) Hoerth, of 
Hartford, Wis. and five brothers, Henry and Arthur of Ada, Walter of the Town of 
Rhine, Jacob of Chicago and Alvin of Crystal Lake and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday and after noon at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, May 22, 1965 P. 10


OTTO WEHRMANN

Funeral services for Otto M. Wehrmann, 68, of the Town of Centerville, 
who died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a 
patient two months, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. Peter 
Lutheran Church Cleveland. The Rev. Paul Knickelbine will officiate and 
burial will be in Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville.
Mr. Wehrmann was born May 14, 1899 in the Town of Herman, son of the 
late Ernst and Sophia Meyer Wehrmann. He married the former Anna Stauss 
May 22, 1926, and the couple farmed in the Town of Centerville, Mrs. 
Wehrmann died in May 1965, and after her death he lived for eight months 
with a daughter Mrs. Francis (Hildegarde) Hoerth of Hartford, Wis., and 
for the past 18 months resided at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Besides the daughter, a sister, Mrs. Alvina Zill, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, 
two brothers, Louis, of the Town of Herman and Herbert, of the Town of 
Mosel and seven grandchildren survive. A brother and three sisters 
preceded in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and from noon to the time of service at 
the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 4, 1967 P. 15


FRIEDERICKE CH. WIEGAND

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville – 31 Dec.)
Death Mon. of Mrs. Weigand, one of the early settlers of Town Centerville, 
at age 72. She leaves 3 married children. Burial was at the Lutheran Cemetery 
with Pastor Sprengling conducting the funeral service.


LINNA WIMMLER

From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1907:
Mrs. Lina Wimmler of Centerville died on Sunday in Milwaukee where she was
on a visit to her sister. The deceased leaves 5 children. The funeral was 
held Tuesday at the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


JOSEPH WOLTERS

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900:
Death Thurs. last week in Meeme of Joseph Theodor Wolters at age 78 yrs. 5
mos. 14 days. Mr. Wolters came to America in 1847 and settled in Town Meeme
where he has lived ever since. He leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral 
was held Sun. at the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville.


C. DAVID ZILL

David Zill (co. death index v.3 p.73)
Husband of Paulina Doring
Dec. 20, 1815-Feb. 17, 1880
Parents not listed on death record
[Son of Johann Karl Christoph Zill with mother unknown]
Born Germany –farmer 
Died from “consumption” at Town of Centerville
Buried at “Centerville Cemetery”


EMMA ZILL

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906:
Death Wednesday last week in Centerville of Mrs. Gustav Zill from cancer, with
which she had been afflicted for a long time. Mrs. Zill was born in Meeme on 07
April 1861, the daughter of Joseph Wolters. She is survived by her husband and
7 children, as well as her sorrowing mother and several sisters. The funeral was held
Saturday in the Saxon Cemetery in Centerville under the direction of Pastor Carl
Nagel of Brillion.
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Emma Zill nee Walter (co. death index v.8 p.64)
Wife of Gustave Zill
April 7, 1867-July 11, 1906
Daughter of Joseph Walter and Ernestine (both born Saxony, Germany)
Died from “carcinoma of stomach, about 1 year”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


GUSTAVE ZILL

Prominent Town Centerville Resident's Rites To Be Friday
Gustave Zill, member of the draft board during the World War and for 
many years a town of Centerville official, died at Timothy suddenly
Tuesday morning of heart disease.
Born in the town of Centerville, May 26, 1859, he was united in 
marriage with Miss Walters in 1884. The couple settled on a farm in
the town of Centerville, where they resided until the time of Mrs.
Zill's death several years ago.
Deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and served 
as town assessor, town treasurer and school director for many years.
He was appointed to the draft board during the late war by Governor
Phillips.
Survivors include three daughters and four sons. They are Mrs. Louis
Vogel of Cleveland, Bruno Zill of Cleveland, Alfred Zill of Timothy,
Mrs. William Wagner and Mrs. George Roethel of Cleveland, Harry Zill
of Sheboygan and Hilbert Zill, residing on the old homestead in the
town Centerville. Eleven grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. William
Lorfeld of Plymouth and Mrs. Theodore Papitz of Cleveland; and two
brothers, Carl Zill of Sturgeon Bay and Louis Zill of Gillett, Wis.,
also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the late home at 1 p.m. Friday,
the Rev. E.R. Krueger of Sheboygan officiating. Interment will be made
in the Saxon cemetery.
(No dates or name of newspaper on this obituary)
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Gustave Zill (co. death index v.24 p.220)
Widower [of Emma Walters]
May 26, 1859-July 24, 1928
Son of David Zill and Pauline Doering (both born Germany)
Born in Town of Centerville –farmer 
Died from “myocarditis and cortisctenosis, 6 months 
   and 1 day –acute dilation”
Buried at Saxon Cemetery, Town of Centerville


PAULINE ZILL

Pauline Zill nee Doring (co. death index v.3 p.72)
Wife of David Zill
June 24, 1822-July 17, 1876
Parents are not listed on death record
Died from “operation” in Town of Centerville
Buried at “Centerville Cemetery”