PROSPER ALLIE COOPERSTOWN News: The funeral of the late Prosper Allie took place Tuesday morning. Services were held in the St. James church and the interment in the adjoining cemetery. Prosper was a resident of Cooperstown all his lifetime up to within a year of his death. He died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Muphy at Marinette. He was 46 years old and a bachelor. He died of tuberculosis. His mother preceded him in death a year ago. He leaves to mourn his loss three sisters. They are Mrs. Mary Murphy of Marinette, Mrs. DeYoung of Oconto and Mrs. Louisa Berneau of Lena. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 18, 1915, Page 4 (Note: Prosper Allie is on the 1900 census in Cooperstown twp.)
ALBERT ARENS From Manitowoc county death records: Albert Arens (v.10 p.740) [There is no mention if he is married or not] Sept. 4, 1850-July 21, 1911 Son of John Arens and Celota Rozier (both born Holland) Born Holland -merchant Died from "rheumatism" Buried at Cemetery in Town of Cooperstown
MARY BARRETT DENMARK news: The burial of the late Mrs. Mary Barret of Eaton was held at Cooperstown on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Barret was well known here having been a former resident. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 21, 1915, Page 4
DALE R. BARTA Dale R. Barta, 63, of Green Bay, died unexpectedly Friday, August 9, 1991, at a local hospital. He was born October 7, 1927, in Niagara, Wis., to Sylvia (Jacobsky) Barta Siehr and the late Joseph Barta. Dale served in the U.S. Air Force from 1945 until his discharge in 1947. He married the former Jean Clayton June 23, 1951, in Two Rivers. Dale was employed by the FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1985. He was a charter member of both the Green Bay Northeast Lions Club and the Lazy Acres Hunting Club in Cooperstown. Dale was a member of St. Philip Parish. He is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons, three daughters and sons- in-law, seven grandchildren; his mother and stepfather, one brother and sister-in-law, one sister, two stepbrothers and stepsisters-in-law, one step-sister and stepbrother-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Barta; and one brother, Joseph J. Barta. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason Street, from 3 to 8 p.m. this Monday and prior to funeral Tuesday. Parish wake service 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philip’s Church with the Rev. Paul DuCharme officiating. Burial in St. James cemetery, Cooperstown. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Herald Times Reporter, no date
JAMES M. BARTA James M. Barta, age 56, of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, June 10, 1993, at his home. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 1993, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial following at St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. He was born June 12, 1936, in Two Rivers, son of Sylvia Jacobosky and the late Joseph Barta. He married Marjorie Tate August 8, 1986, at Manitowoc. He was employed by the City of Two Rivers for over 15 years as a plant operator in the Water Filtration Plant. Jim enjoyed golfing, woodworking and his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and sons-in-law, his mother and step-father, Sylvia and Clarence Siehr, Two Rivers; a sister, three step-sons and two step-daughters-in-law, one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, two sisters-in-law, five grand-daughters; one step-grandson; one step-granddaughter; nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Dale Barta. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, no date
THERESA A. BARTA Theresa A. Barta died of cancer, on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005. A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, June 17, 2005 at St. James Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Theresa was born on Oct. 25, 1926 in Two Rivers, the middle child of Alexander and Anna Shikowski Pliszkiewicz’s five children. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating in 1943. Theresa married Joseph J. Barta at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers on Oct. 26, 1946. She worked as a shipping clerk at Paragon Electric for over 20 years until her retirement in 1982. Theresa’s husband preceded her in death on May 8, 1986. Theresa continued to live in the Two Rivers-Manitowoc area until 2003 when she moved to Champaign, Ill. Theresa especially loved the water and often spent time at Neshotah Beach, Point Beach and Peninsula State Parks as well at Kangaroo Lake in Door County, the Atlantic coast of South Carolina and the Pacific coast of Oregon. She also enjoyed reading, eating out with friends and country music. Theresa is survived by her two daughters, and two grand- daughters. She is survived by one brother. Theresa was preceded in death by her sister: Irene Kopestsky; her brother: Paul Pliszkiewicz; and her sister: Rose Cayemberg. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 2005
ELIZABETH BARTELME From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1895: Death on Sun., after a long and difficult illness with cancer, of Mrs. Bartelme, wife of Mr. B. Bartelme in Kings Bridge. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. Frank Wachtel of Two Rivers.
FRANK BARTELME Services for the late Frank Bartelme were held at the Catholic church this morning. The body was taken to Cooperstown for interment. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1901, p. 2
MARGERETHA BARTELME From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1896: Death of Mrs. M. Bartelme of Kings Bridge, on Wed. last week, after a long and severe illness. She was born 1829 in Germany, came to America in 1851, first lived a few years in Town New Denmark, Brown County, and then moved to Town Gibson in Manitowoc County. For the past two years she cared for her quite elderly husband while living with their son-in-law Jos. Reinert, near Kings Bridge, where she died. She leaves many children and grandchildren. Burial was Sat. in the Catholic Cemetery of Cooperstown.
MICHAEL BARTELME From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1905: Death Fri., after an illness of only 5 hrs., of 87-yr. old Michael Bartelme at the home of his son, Peter Bartelme, in Cooperstown. He was an old settler of our county and had a farm in Cooperstown which he turned over to his son and came to live with his daughter here, Mrs. Walter Pellett. A few days before his death, still enjoying the best of health, he had gone to Cooperstown to pay a visit to his son. He fell ill there Fri. morning and died after a few hours. In addition to a twin brother, Mr. Bartelme leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Mon. in Cooperstown.
PETER BARTELME, JR. COOPERSTOWN Many people attended the funeral of the late Peter Bartelme Jr., who was buried at Cooperstown last Saturday. Deceased was but 17 years of age. He is survived by a father, mother, sister and three brothers. We extend our sympathy to the grief-stricken family in their sad bereavement. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 07, 1915, Page 5 ********* COOPERSTOWN The funeral of the late Peter Bartelme, took place Saturday. Services for the deceased were held in the St. James church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Ill almost three months with spinal meningitis, he was but a shadow of his former self when he passed away. For some time he was at a Green Bay hospital, but returned with no improvement, waiting patiently for the last. Had he lived til the twelfth of this month, he would have been 17 years. He leaves to mourn his loss a father and mother, one sister and four brothers, besides uncles and aunts. A boy loved and respected by all his comrades and friends for his cheerful disposition, his death is deeply regretted by all who knew him. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family in their deep affliction. “The gentle voice of Peter is hushed, His warm true heart is still, And on the young and pale, white brow Is resting death’s cold chill, His hands are clasped upon his breast We have kissed the lovely brow And in our aching heart too we know, We have no loved one now.” Among the out of town guests who attended the funeral were Miss May Goessl and Ruby Green of Manitowoc, Mr. and Mrs. John Haws and Mrs. Mike Lenard of Two Rivers, Doctor Walter Pellet of Chicago, and Mrs. W. Pellet, his mother, Mrs. J. Williams of Manitowoc and Mrs. J. Bartelme also of Manitowoc. ********** DENMARK When life was in its morning and all seemed fair and bright, Peter Bartelme, Jr., was summoned to the Great Beyond from which there is no return, at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 23 days. The boy had been ill for several months, the cause of his demise being spinal meningitis. Surviving him are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bartelme, one sister, Mrs. Edward Kane and four brothers, Michael, David, Charles and John all of whom reside here. A large number followed the remains to their last resting place in St. James cemetery at Cooperstown. The funeral was held Saturday morning from St. James Catholic church, Rev. A.G. Dusold officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 12, 1915, Page 5
DARRELL BRADLEY Darrell Bradley, 13, of Cooperstown, Rt. 1, Denmark, died Saturday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following surgery. He sustained a head injury in October while playing football at St. James Catholic School, Cooperstown. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenan will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Darrell was born Sept. 4, 1950, at Cooperstown, son of (private) Bradley. He had been an eight grade student at St. James School. Darrell had been injured during a footbal game at the school last fall and had been hospitalized following the injury. He subsequently returned home but had not been going to school. Wednesday he was re-admitted to the hospital when complications developed. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Monday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock and at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1964 P. 3
LUCY BRADLEY Many from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Peter Bradley which was held at Cooperstown Monday. Deceased, whose maiden name was Lucy O'Brien was well known here having lived here prior to her marriage. She was 38 years old and leaves a family of small children. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 21, 1930 P.12
MARY BRADLEY Name: Bradley, Mary D.: 12/13/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 1/3/1878 sex: f/w Age at death: 1/2 hr. B.P.: Cooperstown D.P.: Cooperstown Cem: Cooperstown Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A.L. Rossochowitz Spouse: F.: Thomas Bradley M.: Mary Bradley Cause of Death: born before maturity Add Info.: Cert. Dt. 12/13/1877 Pg.# 253
RAYMOND BRADLEY Raymond (Red) Bradley, 42, of Cooperstown, died Sunday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, from injuries received in a car accident at Tisch Mills Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Bradley was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. James Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) DeWane, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon where a wake service will be conducted at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 8, 1970 P.13
TERRENCE BRADLEY From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1906: Death in a Green Bay hospital from pneumonia of 45-year old farmer Torrence(sic) Bradley of Cooperstown leaving a widow and several children. A brother of the deceased died about 3 weeks ago.
THOMAS BRADLEY From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: Death Tues. morning of 41 yr. old Thomas Bradley in Town Cooperstown. He had become ill with the flu which advanced into pneumonia. His burial took place this morning in the Catholic Cemetery of Cooperstown
MARGARET BRADY Mrs. Philip Brady, nee Carberry, died on Thanksgiving Day at the age of 48 years. She had been ill for a long time and death came as a relief from her sufferings. The funeral was held Monday from St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown, the Rev. Bernard Jacobs officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Brady leaves to mourn her untimely demise, her husband, three daughters, Mary Margaret, Florence and Patricia, and six sons, Jos., James, Dan Michael, Philip and Francis, all at home. Deceased was a kind wife and mother, and a good neighbor, and will be missed by a large number of friends besides those of her sorrowing family. We extend our sympathy. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 7, 1927 P. 14 (Note: It appears that the wrong d. year is on the stone.) (Note: From the "Bolt" news section of the paper)
MARY BRADY (d. 1936) Services Held For Mrs. Mary Brady Burial rites were held from the St. Mary's church at Cooperstown Friday for Mrs. Mary Brady, 66, Franklin resident. Death was due to pneumonia. Survivors are two sons, John, Green Bay and James, Franklin; five daughters, Mrs. George Wender, Esther and Bessie, Oshkosh, Alice and Mrs. Ann Wellner, Franklin; three sisters, Mrs. Park Reed, Fairbanks, Alaska, Mrs. Daniel McGuire, and Mrs. George Reed, both of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1936 P. 2
PHILLIP BRADY Phillip Brady, 73, of Cooperstown, died yesterday at the St. Vincent's hospital in Green Bay after a three months illness. Mr. Brady was born in Kewaunee, November 23, 1870. He lived on a farm in Denmark for several years until he moved to Cooperstown. He belonged to the Holy Name society of St. James church at Cooperstown. He is survived by five sons, James and Dan of Palmer, Michigan; Michael of Redwood City, California, Sergeant Phillip Brady who is stationed in India, and Corporal Francis Brady who is stationed in France; three daughters, Miss Mary Margaret Brady of Manitowoc, Mrs. Truman Donaldson of Redwood City, California and Patricia at home; one sister, Mrs. James Corbett of Missoula, Montana. Services will be held at Cooperstown Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. James Catholic church, Father John Bartelme officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited by members of the Holy Name Society Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Wochos funeral home in Denmark. Friends may view the body after Tuesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 14, 1944 P. 2
JOHN E. CASHMAN (d. 1946) John Cashman, Senator, Is Dead Succombs Last Night After Brief Illness; In Politics 25 Years State Senator John R.(sic) Cashman, 80, of route 1, Denmark, a power in state and national politics for a quarter of a century, who only last April withdrew from the race for senator from the first district, died at 8 o'clock last night at the Holy Family hospital. Senator Cashman, who for the past year has resided in this city with his son, Attorney John R. Cashman, had been a patient at the hospital for a month. Failing health prompted him to withdraw his name from the list of primary candidates this spring. Six candidates, four from this county, seek Senator Cashman's seat in the state senate as representative of the district which comprises Manitowoc, Kewaunee and Door counties. His term expires at the end of 1946. Funeral services for Senator Cashman will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown of which congregation he was a member. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. A leader in the ranks of the Progressive party ever since its founding, Senator Cashman was the author of much important legislation enacted at Madison while he represented this district in the upper house. He was first elected in 1922, and except for a two year span has represented the district ever since. Started Politics in 1922 Born in 1865 on a farm in Franklin, Kewaunee county, which his father purchased from the government, he was educated in the public schools of his district and later attended Valparaiso university and the Chicago Law school. After teaching in Kewaunee and Brown counties he became an inspector for the United States bureau of animal husbandry at Chicago in 1901. From 1903 to 1919 he served on the staff of the United States bureau of internal revenue and then returned to his farm in Kewaunee county. He was first elected to the state senate in 1922 and was one of the LaFollette delegates to the national Republican convention at Cleveland in 1924. Always active in education, Senator Cashman was appointed to the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin by Governor Blaine, serving six years. Author of Legislation In his long tenure in the upper house at Madison Senator Cashman was the author of far-reaching laws, including the present highway law, the 15-cent tax on oleomargarine, brought forward as a protection to the state's dairy interests, and the farm woodlot law. Senator Cashman was also the author of the law enacted in 1933, when beer came back, which provides that all beer sold in Wisconsin must be made from barley. The Cashman highway law, enacted in 1931, provides for raising funds for highway improvements out of the gas tax and motor license fees. The farm woodlot law exempts from taxation farm woodlands. The senator led a fight in the legislature to secure passage of a resolution, which provides for elimination of what the senator charged was foreign propaganda in the school histories of state institutions of learning. In the fall of 1936 Mr. Cashman won the Democratic nomination for congress in the eighth district, but was defeated by the late George Schneider, Appleton Progressive. He served out the remainder of his senate term and (Continured on Page 2, Co. 1) JOHN CASHMAN, SENATOR, DEAD (Continured from Page One) in 1938 again ran for congress on the Democratic ticket. This election was won by Joshua John, Algoma Republican. Filled Unexpired Term When Francis Yindra of this city, named to the Cashman vacancy in the senate, resigned in 1939 to accept a federal post, Senator Cashman was again named for the unexpired term. In 1942 he was elected again for the full four year term. In addition to his membership in the St. James church at Cooperstown, he was also a member of the Holy Name society and of the Knights of Columbus of Algoma. On Sept. 15, 1896, Senator Cashman married Miss Sophie Duaime of Lawrence, Brown county. She preceded him in death June 10, 1907. Attorney John R. Cashman of this city, a son, is the only survivor. The body is at the Wochos funeral home in Denmark, where it may be viewed after 7 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1946 P. 1 ******* Funeral services for the late Senator John Cashman, who died at the Holy Family hospital here Tuesday night, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. James church, Cooperstown. The body is at the Wochos funeral home, Denmark, where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 tonight and at 8:15 Friday night. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1946 P. 2
JOHN CENEFELT, SR WELL KNOWN COOPERSTOWN MAN IS DEAD John Cenefels (sic), Pioneer, Passes Away at Age of 82 Years John Cenefels, pioneer resident of the county and who had made his home at Cooperstown for many years, is dead at the age of 82 years, funeral services being held from St. James' church at Cooperstown today. Mr. Cenefels was 82 years of age his death was due to infirmities of his advanced years. An aged widow and family of grown children survive him. The children are Matthew and Joseph of Cooperstown, Mrs. Jos. Stangel, Woodburn, Ore.; Sister M. Clarissa, Alverno; Mrs. John Wanish, Cooperstown; Mary Cenefels, Cooperstown. One sister, Mrs. Nicholas Zaborsky, of Walker, Ia., also survives. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 6, 1913 P.1
JOHN G. CENEFELT From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1899: Sat. morning in Cooperstown 23-yr. old John Cenefeldt(sic) committed suicide with a revolver, one shot in the chest and a second shot to the brain. He had recently been attending dental school in Valparaiso, Ind. He leaves his parents and several sisters.
BERTHA COOKLE Mrs. Frank Cookle, 90, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Monday at home after a three weeks illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. James Geenen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Cookle, nee Bertha Mleziva, was born in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Mleziva. She was married to Frank Cookle and the couple operated the Cookle Hotel at Cooperstown 45 years. Mr. Cookle died in 1935. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Surviving are a son, Aloysius, of Larrabee, three daughters, Mrs. Ann Levenhagen and Miss Mary Cookle, of Denmark and Mrs. Robert Dewane, of Maribel; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Wednesday where at 3 p.m. the CMA society will recite the Rosary and at 8 p.m. Father Geenen will conduct the parish vigil. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 5, 1965 P.2
MICHAEL CORBETT Michael/son of/P & M Corbett/Died Jan. 11, 1894/Aged 37 yrs From the Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tue. Jan. 23, 1894: Died: Michael Corbett, at the age of 36, in the hospital at West Superior of typhoid fever. Mr. Corbett was a bright man who had gained many friends at this place where his boyhood days were spent. He formally was a public school teacher in Kewaunee Co. His body was brought to this place for interment.
JAMES DAVERN (d. 1917) The remains of the late W. Davern(sic), brought here from Green Bay, were interred in the St. James cemetery on Wednesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 14, 1917, Page 4 (Note: This is the only cem. with the surname Davern)
DENIS DEWANE (from the Manitowoc Tribune, 14 Oct. 1875) WAS HE MURDERED? The finding of a man in the Road with his Neck Broken Last Sunday morning a man named Dennis Dewane was found dead on the public highway in front of John Arnold's store in the town of Cooperstown, this county, the circumstances of which lead to the belief that he was murdered for money. The man Dewane was a bachelor living in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, who had, a few days previously, sold his farm for $2,000, receiving $1,000 in cash, which money, the mortgage, and other papers he had left in the care of a cousin of his, where they still are. On Sunday morning, about five o'clock, Dewane left his home (just over the Manitowoc county line) taking with him $2.20, for which he intended to purchase some meat at a butcher shop near Arnold's store, and at about 6 o'clock was seen to pass by a couple of farmers residing on the road. At 7 o'clock, when Mr. Arnold opened his store, he observed a man lying in the road and went to him. An examination showed that his face was bloody and that he was dead. Arnold then aroused his nearest neighbor, Adam Keifer, and the two called a priest residing near the church, a short distance south of the store. The remains were carried into the store, and later in the forenoon a jury was empanneled, which, after examining the body, gave a verdict that Dewane came to his death by a blow in the face and by having his neck broken. On Monday afternoon the remains were interred near the church. An examination of the pockets of the deceased showed that the $2.20 with which he left home had not been removed. The questions now presenting themselves are: How can the blood on his face be accounted for? and if he fell down in an apoplextic fit, how came his neck to be broken, or was the jury mistaken as to the extent of the injuries? The friends of the deceased are firm in the belief that he was killed, his murderer thinking he had the proceeds of the sale of his farm in his pocket, while others, the priest among them, think otherwise. Yesterday Mr. P.J. Pierce was sent to Cooperstown to inquire into the case, and tomorrow the District Attorney, together with the Coronor and a jury, will go there, take up the remains, and ascertain the causes which led to his death. Mr. Dewane is said to have been a very peaceable man, and it is not known that he had an enemy in the world. He was given to intoxication occasionally, but was not quarrelsome and was perfectly sober at the time of his death. The circumstance has created quite a sensation, and the facts to be gained by the inquest tomorrow are looked forward to with much anxiety, as it will then be known whether the man was murdered or not. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1875 Discovery of a body Monday morning by Mr. John Arnold, a merchant in Cooperstown. As he opened his store he saw a body lying in the main street. With the help of Pastor Wenniger and other neighbors, the still warm body was brought into the store. Further details were provided in the 21 Oct. edition, and the murdered man was identified as Dennis Dewane, a resident of Franklin, Kewaunee Co., not far from the county line.
JAMES DEWANE (d. 1915) COOPERSTOWN The funeral of the late T. Dewane took place Wednesday at 10 o’clock at the St. James church with interment at the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 16, 1915, Page 4 ********** STANGELVILLE James De Wane Sr. died at the home of his son, Con., last Sunday forenoon following a stroke of paralysis. Deceased was 85 years of age. He was one of Franklin’s pioneer settlers and like all others endured the hardships of a new country, but by patience and hard labor he cleared up a nice farm which is now owned by his son, Con. He is survived by his aged wife, six sons, Dennis, Thomas, James, Con, Edward and Joseph, and three daughters, Mrs. Edward Gelmer and Misses Julia and Pauline. The funeral was held Wednesday from St. James’ Catholic church of which deceased was a devout member. His six sons carried him to his final resting place. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 20, 1915, Page 4
MARY DEWANE (d. 1915) COOPERSTOWN The funeral of the late Mrs. James DeWane was held at the St. James church Monday with burial in the adjoining cemetery. She leaves four small children and a husband to mourn her loss. Mr. DeWane, the husband of the dead woman, is a brother to the DeWane Bros. here who have a large hardware store. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 29, 1915, Page 4 ********** COOPERSTOWN Last Friday night Mrs. James DeWane died at St. Vincent’s hospital, Green Bay. She is survived by a husband and four children. The funeral was held Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 30, 1915, Page 4 ********* DENMARK The sad news of the death of Mrs. James DeWane, who died at St. Vincent hospital, reached here Saturday. Mrs. DeWane had been a patient at that hospital for two weeks prior. She was 34 years of age and is survived by her husband and four small children, two sisters, Misses Catherine and Jane Lyons and two brothers, Patrick and John Lyons. The funeral was held Monday from St. James church at Cooperstown. Mrs. Ryan and daughter, Bridget of Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Moore of Wausaukee and Messrs James and Thos. Fagan of Wrightstown were among relatives who were here to attend the obsequies over the remains of the late Mrs. Jas. DeWane. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 01, 1915, Page 4 ********* STANGELVILLE After an illness of only two weeks’ duration, Mrs. James DeWane was called away from her beloved husband and children at the age of thirty five years. A good wife and mother, loved by all who knew her, her death cast a shadow in the memory of her many friends and loved ones. Her cheery smile and kind words will never be forgotten. Her maiden name was Mary Lyons. She leaves her husband, four children, the oldest 10 years, the youngest thirteen months old, besides two sisters and three brothers. The funeral was held Monday from St. James Catholic church, and was largely attended. Our sympathy is extended to the grief stricken family in their sad bereavement. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 02, 1915, Page 4
THOMAS F. DEWANE (d. 1920) THOMAS DEWANE, MARIBEL BANKER, TAKEN BY DEATH Thomas DeWane, president of the Maribel State Bank and one of its founders, prominent in business circles of Manitowoc county, died at his home in Maribel Saturday night, aged 50. The funeral will be held at Cooperstown Tuesday morning and the Revs. Dusold, of Cooperstown, Jacob, of Glenmore and Rous, of Tisch Mills, will officiate. Mr. DeWane was born at Cooperstown and had spent his entire life in Manitowoc county. He was associated with the firm of DeWane Bros., operating in business at Cooperstown and Maribel and later was prominent in the organization of the Maribel bank of which he was elected president. Mr. DeWane was married sixteen years ago to Mary Poweers, who with seven children, Melvin, Lucile, Richard, Simon, George, Donald, and Margaret, survive him. Five brothers, Timothy, Patrick, James Wiliam and John also survive together with several sisters. Mr. Dewane was widely known in Manitowoc county and his death, following his brief illness, will be a shock and sorrow to friends. He was a prominent member of the Knights of Columbus and the local council will attend the services at Cooperstown tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1920 P. 1 ********* The Grimm Reaper of death had visited us and taken from our midst Mr. Thomas Dewane. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow and seven children. Melvin, Lucile, Richard, George, Thomas, Donald and Margaret, and five brothers and five sisters, being Patrick, John, James, William, Timothy, Mrs. J.E. Rice, Pelican Lake, Mrs. J. Rice, Kewaunee, Wis.; Mrs. G.T. Madden, Green Bay, Wis.; Mrs. Ed. Moore, Wabeno, Wis.,; Mrs. Tim O'Brien, North Crandon, Wis. The funeral was held from the late home Tuesday, Jan. 27th at 10:00 A.M. and his remains laid to rest at the St. James cemetery at Cooperstown, Wis. A requiem high mass was offered at St. James church by Rev. Father Dusold, assisted by Rev. Jacobs and Rev. Rose. The pallbearers were Patrick Hannaway, E.B. Dewane, Michael Scanlon, John Bartelme, Timothy O'Brien, Ed. Moore. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were L.C. Haray, Milwaukee; J.L. Bacon, C. Smalley, H.A. Dumdey, and J. A. Kellner of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. W. Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. P. Hannaway, Mr. and Mrs. R. Powers of Aaskeston, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. E. Moore of Wabeno, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. T. O'Brien of North Crandon, Wis.; Mrs. J.E. Rice and son Robert of Pelican Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Nellie Quirk and Mrs. M. Gamon of Chicago, Ill. Born in the town of New Denmark, Brown County, Wis., Nov. 18, 1869, Mr. Dewane attended the common and parochial schools. He spent several years of his early life as agent fo the Milwaukee Lake Shore Western Railroad at Tomahawk Lake and Jefferson, Wis., and for several years assisted his brother-in-law Mr. J.E. Rice in the hotel and lumber business until going into the hardware busines at Cooperstown, Wis., in 1899 under the name of Dewane Bros., being associated with his five brothers who still retain the business. He was married to Miss Mary Powers of Aaskeaton, Wis., on Nov. 24, 1903 and to the union were born eight children seven of whom are living. In the death of Mr. Dewane, one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of the communtiy was called to his reward. Little was known of his illness outside of his immediate family although he had been confined to his home for several months. Mr. Dewane was head of the firm of Dewane Bros., of Cooperstown and Maribel and through his business ability has placed the firm as one of the most forward of its kind in the country. The deceased was also connected with the Maribel State Bank and held the office of President since it was organized. He was a devout member of the St. James church of Cooperstown and besides being a member of local church societies, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Dewane was always a cheerful giver to charity no matter whether to church or country, it being always his aim to comfort those in need. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to his breaved family. They alone will know the loss of a devoted husband and father. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1920 P. 5
ANNA DREES Mrs. Anna Drees, wife of Peter Drees, died at the family home, 1315 So. fifteenth street, aged 78. Mrs. Drees formerly resided at Cooperstown and is well known throughout the county. The funeral will be held Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 2, 1913 P.8
JOHN DREES From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905: Death Mon. of 82-yr. old John Drees at the home of his son Peter here, from old age debility. The deceased had formerly lived in Town Cooperstown where he operated a farm for 44 yrs. before retiring 4 yrs. ago to come live with his son here. He leaves a widow and several children. The body was taken to Cooperstown and buried there yesterday.
KATHERINE DUCKART Mrs. Michael Duckart, 87, who resided with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fidler, of 915 Glenview Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Kuhr will officiate and burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. Mrs. Duckart, nee Katherine C. Bodem, was born Jan. 20, 1885, at Boyd, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Gertrude Gehard Bodem. She was married to Michael Duckart Sept. 25, 1906, at Cooperstown. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson until 1949, moving to Denmark and in 1955 coming to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1949. She was a member of the Altar Society since 1908 and a member of the Marienest Mission and St. Anthony Guild. Survivors include three sons, Edward and John, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Rt. 1, Denmark; four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Blegiske, of Green Bay, Mrs. Joseph (Agatha) Krumel, of Mishicot, Miss Marie, of Denmark and Mrs. Lester (Margaret) Fidler, of Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Two daughters, three sisters and five brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock and the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 31, 1972
ALICE R. ENGELDINGER Miss Alice Engeldinger, 32, a resident of Two Rivers the past 10 years, died Saturday evening at Maple Crest sanatorium where she had been a patient for six months. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning from St. James Catholic church at Cooperstown with the Rev. Joseph Bartelme officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Miss Engeldinger was born near Denmark on March 23, 1910, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Engeldinger. For the past 10 years she had been employed at Plant 1 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company in Two Rivers. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Engeldinger of Denmark route 1; six sisters, Mrs. Arthur Krueger and Mrs. Wenzel J. Konop, both of Green Bay, Mrs. William Kakes, of Mishicot, Mrs. Peter Bradley of Denmark, Miss Clara and Miss Mabel at home; two brothers, Arthur of Denmark and Edward of Sheboygan. The body may be viewed at the Wochos funeral home where the rosary will be recited this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1943 P. 2
MARY ENGELDINGER Miss Mary Engeldinger, 80, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Friday afternoon at the Vanderboss Nursing Home, Green Bay, where she had been living the past 16 months. She had been in failing health the past two years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. She was born Aug. 7, 1879, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Peter and Crescentia Stadler Engeldinger. All her life she operated the farm surrounding Engeldinger Lake near Bolt, Wis., and in addition to running the farm took care of the renting and maintenance of small boats used for fishing on the lake. Surviving are a brother, Nick of Rt. 2, Denmark; two sisters, Miss Rose of Rt. 2, Denmark, and Mrs. Matilda Koening of Rt. 1, Denmark. Friends may call after 7 o'clock this Saturday evening at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be prayed at 8 o'clock Saturday and at the same hour Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1960
NICK ENGELDINGER Nick Engeldinger, 85, of Rt. 2, Denmark, died Thursday evening at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, and 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Engeldinger was born Aug. 10, 1885, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, son of the late Peter and Christence Engeldinger. He married Rose Steinberger in 1910 and she died in 1933. He married Mrs. Catherine Post May 1, 1943. She preceded him in death April 30, 1967. He is survived by three sons, George and Bernard of Rt. 1, Denmark, and Victor of Two Rivers; three stepsons, Milton Post and Robert Post of Two Rivers, and Delmar Post of Manitowoc; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Melvin Lessmiller of Green Bay and Mrs. Lloyd Schmidt of Burlington; 42 grand- children and 40 great grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 o'clock this Friday evening at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1971
BRIDGET FAGAN Name: Fagon, Bridged D.: 1/14/1878 B.: 1/18/1878 Reg. D.: Sex: F/W Age at Death: 53 Yrs. B.P.: Ireland D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. L. Rossochowitz Spouse: Patrick Fagon F.: Thomas Lee M.: Mary Kelley Cause of Death: Pg. #: 254
NICLAS FAGAN Name: Fagan, Niclas D.: 6/25/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 7/1/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 21 Yrs B.P.: Mtw. Co. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address:Rev. A. L. Rossochowitz Spouse: F.: Patrick Fagon M.: Bridget Fagon Cause of Death: Pg. #: 257
MARIE FENLON From the Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 29, 1991: edited for the possible living people Mrs. John (Marie) Fenlong, 90, formerly of 124 Cherry Ave., Francis Creek, died Thursday evening, June 27, 1991, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate with burial to follow in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. The former Marie Hessel was born August 26, 1900, in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Blummel Hessel. On October 20, 1926, she was married to John G. Fenlon at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Together Mr. and Mrs. Fenlon owned and operated Fenlon's Grocery in Cooperstown from 1930, retiring in 1971. The couple moved to Francis Creek in 1977. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and St. James Christian Mothers Society, Cooperstown. Survivors include her husband, John of Francis Creek; a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeff Landt, four sisters and two brothers.
DAVID FINNEL (d. 1927) David Finnel a prominent man of this vicinity died at St. Vincent's hospital Wednesday, where he was confined several weeks. He was 55 years of age and death was due to heart trouble complicated with asthma. Mr. Finnel was born on the same farm on which he lived all his life. He was a community leader and well known in the three adjoining counties. He held various offices and at the time of his death was vice president of the Denmark Elevator. He was of a sunny diposition with a joke and smile for everyone. In his passing the community losees (sic) a good citizen and the family a good member. Mr. Finnel was unmarried and lived in his fine residence with his brother, Charles, and sister, Johanna, who with three more brothers, Samuel and James living near here, and John, of Larrabee, survive him. The funeral was held Saturday from St. James Catholic church of which deceased was a devout member. The Rev. Father Jacobs, pastor of the church, was assisted by Fathers Ahearn of Denmark and Short of Glenmore. The pall bearers were George DeBroux, Ed. Dworak, Phil Brady, J.J. DeWane, Thomas Bradley, Patrick Melody. The flower girls were four nieces of the deceased; Grace, Irene, Marion and Lucy Finnel. A concourse numbering over 100 autos followed the remains to their final resting place. The following were among out of town relatives present: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Muth, all of Manitowoc, Mr. and Mrs. John Visser of DePere, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schuette of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Fox and son of Askeaton, William Powers of Kaukauna, Mrs. Dennis DeWane, Mrs. P. Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ryan James and Pat Gallagher and William DeWane of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 1, 1927 P.11
JANE FINNEL Mrs. Frank Muth, Mark Muth and Edward and Charles Hall left for Denmark Saturday being called there by the death of their aunt, Mrs. Richard Finnell. The deceased was 86 years old and a pioneer resident of the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county. The funeral took place today. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 11, 1918, Page 3 ********* COOPERSTOWN The burial of the late Mrs. Dave Finnel was held here Monday with Rev. Dusold officiating. She was past 80 years old and died after infirmities of old age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 20, 1918, Page 3 ********* STANGLEVILLE Mrs. Richard Finnel died suddenly last Friday. Death was due to old age. She was one of the first settlers of this town and lived here all her life. She is survived by two daughters, Mary and Mrs. Mike Huarteims and four sons, Nick, Jim and Dave of this place and Philip of Wausaukee. The funeral was held Monday from St. James Catholic church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 16, 1918, Page 4
JOHN FINNEL John Finnel, 63, Larrabee, died Monday afternoon at his home of sickness following an operation last July. Mr. Finnel was one of the prominent farmers in the county and was a former member of the county board. Mr. Finnel was born April 15, 1870 and married Mary Charvat of Larrabee on February 19, 1901. The deceased served on the county board, was treasurer of the town of Gibson and was a member of the school board of the town of Gibson for the past 18 years. (1933)
JOHN L. FINNEL John Finnel Sr., 62, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Lambert Scanlan, brother-in-law, will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Finnel was born March 18, 1910, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late John and Mary Charvat Finnel. He married Gladys Scanlan June 18, 1933, at St. James Catholic Church. Mr. Finnel was a lifetime farmer in the Town of Gibson. He worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for a number of years. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the Larrabee Sportsman Club. Survivors include his wife, five sons and four daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Peter Gates, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Carl Sobiech, of Milwaukee; five grandsons and ten granddaughters. An infant son and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a Wake service will be held at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 30, 1972
MARY FINNEL Mrs. Mary Finnel, 86, of 828-25th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon at her home following an illness of two years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Dec. 29, 1875, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Wencel and Mary Oves Charval. She was married Feb. 19, 1902, to John Finnel at-Greenstreet. The couple farmed for many years in the Larrabee area. Her husband died in 1933. She was also preceded in death by a son, James. Among survivors are two sons, John and Leonard of Larrabee; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Gates of Two Rivers and Mrs. Carl Sojiech of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Elmer Neustron of Gary, Ind.; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at DeWane Funeral Home, Denmark, where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 06, 1962 Page 23 ********** Funeral services for Mrs. John Finnel, 86, formerly of Cooperstown, who died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Peter Gates, of 828-25th St., Two Rivers, with whom she resided for a number of years, were at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church. Cooperstown, the Rev. Peter Schroeder officiating, assisted by the Rev. Lambert ScanIan, New Holstein, cousin of Mrs. Finnel. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Kornely, Robert Bartel, Donald Eis, Donald Finnel, John P. Finnel and Jerome Bradley. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 11, 1962 Page 19
MINNIE FINNELL Mrs. Minnie Finnell, 87, of Rt. 2, Denmark, died Thursday evening at a Green Bay nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. James Geenen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Finnell, nee Minnie Weber, was born May 21, 1884, at Lange's Corner, daughter of the late Matt and Catherine Bartelme Weber. She was married to Nick Finnell Nov. 12, 1902, at Cooperstown. The couple farmed in the Denmark area. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of St. James Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include five sons, Richard, Earl and Bernard, of Rt. 1, Denmark, Clarence, of Suamico and Norbert, of Rt. 2, Denmark; six daughters, Mrs. Carl (Catherine) Langenberg, of Rt. 3, Denmark, Mrs. James (Gladys) Pelner, of Rt. 2, Kewaunee, Mrs. Matt (Marie) Boeschinger, of Suamico, Mrs. Adolph (Loretta) Davister and Mrs. Marvin (Mildred) Valentine, of Green Bay and Mrs. Wencil (Delores) Stodola, of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Pearson, Mrs. Tillie Peterson and Mrs. Catherine Phelps, of St. Paul, Minn.; 36 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at De Wane Funeral Home, Denmark, after 7 o'clock this Saturday evening where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock and a wake servie will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1972
JOHN GALLAGHER (d. 1916) John Gallagher, Jr., a young man 22 years of age, who was born in the town of Franklin but who moved away from that neighborhood eleven years ago with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher, who have since that time resided in Glenwood, Wis., died Saturday at Eau Claire following a surgical operation for appendicitis. The body was brought here for burial in the family burying ground in the cemetery adjoining the St. James church at Cooperstown. The young man was taken ill while attending a college at Eau Claire from which he would have been graduated in the spring if he had recovered from his illness. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 4, 1916 P.5
HENRY GEIMER Henry Geimer, 64, died Thursday afternoon at the farm home a mile from the village of Cooperstown, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m., at the St. James Catholic church, Cooperstown. Father Eugene Geimer, Oshkosh, a son, will be in charge of the services. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Geimer was born on the homestead farm in 1874 and always resided there. He married Miss Rose Bradley of Cooperstown in 1904. Survivors are the widow; six sons, Father Eugene Geimer, Oshkosh, Father Alfred Geimer, DePere, Robert, Green Bay, Melvin, Benedict and Bernard, on the home farm; two brothers, Michael, Chicago, John, Evanston, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Celia O'Grady, Hollwood, Calif., and a grandchild. Mr. Geimer was a member of the Holy Name society. The body is at the Geimer home and may be viewed there. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 9, 1938 P. 2 ******* (Henry Geimer, b. 23 Jun 1874, d. 08 Sep 1938 b. Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, WI Son of Peter and Catherine (Beck) Geimer m. Rose Bradley, 18 Oct 1904), next to:
JACOB GEIMER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sep. 1902: Death in Town Cooperstown of Jacob Geimer, Sr., after an illness of several months. Mr. Geimer was born 29 Sep. 1829, near Trier in the Prussian Rhineland. In 1856 he acquired a piece of land in Town Cooperstown where he lived until his death. He leaves a widow and 14 children. The funeral took place yesterday from the Catholic Church in Cooperstown. ******** (b. 21 Sep 1828, d.15 Sep 1902/b. Rheinland, Kreis Wittlich, Bruck, Prussia (Germany) Son of Christopher and Barbara (Dillenburg) Geimer m. #3, Anna Rippinger, 16 Apr 1872, St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, WI/ sent in by researcher see contributors page)
MATH GEIMER From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: Death on Sun. in Cooperstown of Mathias Geimer after a short illness with a brain hemorrhage. He was 24. His funeral was held yesterday from the Catholic Church in Cooperstown. ********* Mathew Geimer, of Cooperstown, a half-brother of John and Jacob Geimer of this city, died Sunday of brain fever, after a very brief illness. He was 24 years of age and a very bright and ambitious young man. His funeral takes place at the Cooperstown Catholic church to-morrow. The Chronicle, Sept. 17, 1901, Page 1, col. 2 ********* (Matthew Geimer, b.24 Feb 1878, d.15 Sep 1901/b. Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, WI, Son of Jacob and Anna (Rippinger) Geimer/sent in by researcher see contributors page)
CHARLES GOESSL Charles Goessl, 79, of 2321-34th St., Two Rivers, a retired Town of Gibson farmer, died Thursday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel, Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery at Cooperstown. Mr. Goessl was born July 18, 1890, at Curtis, Wis., a son of the late Michael and Helen Shimanek Goessl. When he was 11 the family brought him to Manitowoc County. He married the former Francis Baumgart at Cooperstown Nov. 7, 1933, after which they took up farming in the Town of Gibson. In 1957 they retired to Rt. 1, Mishicot, and came to Two Rivers in 1966. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, a son, and 12 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1970
JOSEPH GOESSL Joseph Goessl, 52, farmer of the town of Gibson, died Monday morning at a Manitowoc hospital of cholera. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown, the Rev. Walter Williams officiating with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Goessl was born in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, in 1900. He never married. Survivors include four brothers Walter of Star Route, Denmark, Edward of Denmark, Jack of Two Rivers and Carl of Manitowoc; and a sister, Agnes of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Woch? Funeral Home, Denmark, from Tuesday night on. The rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society at 8 p.m. Tuesday and by Father Williams at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 16, 1952 P. 14
BRUCE J. GREENWOOD Bruce Greenwood Killed in Vietnam MANITOWOC-A rural Maribel youth, previously reported missing in action in Vietnam, has been reported killed. Sp/4 Bruce John Greenwood, 18-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Greenwood, Rt. 1, Maribel, was killed in action Sept. 4 in Vietnam, according to officers of the Green Bay recruiting office who personally notified the parents early Wednesday. The parents were notified Saturday that their son had been missing since that date. They were told that further details will be provided within two weeks, including when the body will be brought home. Sp/4 Greenwood was born Sept. 15, 1949, at Two Rivers, a son of Norbert and Anita Elmer Greenwood. He attended Denmark High School and was employed at Plant 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, before enlisting in the U.S. Army Nov. 17, 1967. He received basic training at Ft. Campbell, Ky., and extensive warfare training at Ft. Polk, La., before leaving for Vietnam in April of this year. He was attached to 3/12 Company B. Fourth Infantry Division. (Photo) Survivors include his parents; a sister (Survivor omitted for privacy.); Paternal grandfather, David Greenwood, of Two Rivers, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elmer, of Maribel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 11, 1968 P. 1