DOROTHEA BARTSCH (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 10 February 1879...edited) (there is no stone for this entry) Dorothea Bartsch was born in 1799 in Warsaw in Poland and baptized there, and confirmed in Schottow in Schlesien. In 1829 she married Johann Bartsch. They had two children, of whom their son B. Bartsch is still living. Her husband preceded her in death in 1859. In 1855 they emigrated to America and settled here after a short stay in Cedarburg. She died Friday evening. Her age was 80 years.
HENRIETTE BARTSCH (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 6 September 1882...edited) Henriette Auguste Wilhelmine Bartsch born Jaeger, the wife of Ernst Bartsch, was born January 29, 1840, in Muhlendorf, Kreis Labes, Pommern. She was baptized and confirmed in Neukirchen. She came to America in 1861, and married Ernst Bartsch in January of 1862. Some time ago her health began to fail, and about three weeks ago a hemorrhage occurred, resulting in blood poisoning. With that, she grew weaker, with lung problems and a high fever, in spite of medication. At half past ten September 5, 1882, she expired. She is survived by a husband and eight children. Her age was 42 years, 7 months and 7 days.
CARL F.W. BECKER From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1895: (From the correspondent in Rosecrans, 29 Oct.) Death of Karl Becker on 22 Oct. after a long illness. He was born in Alt Döberitz, Pomerania, where he and his wife, Wilhelmine, were married. He reached the age of 72 yrs. 3 mos. 12 days. His surviving widow is 71. The couple had 8 children, 3 of whom are deceased. The family came to America in 1853, spent a year in Washington Co., than came to Cooperstown where he worked until his death. The funeral was Thurs. at the Ev. Lutheran St. Johannes Cemetery.
HEINRICH W. BRUSS From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905: 34-yr. old H. Bruss died in Cooperstown Fri. from consumption. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was Monday.
WILHELM F.A. BUTH From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1895: A terrible accident took place Mon. in Cooperstown. Carl Knuth whose barn had been destroyed by fire last Fall, as we reported, began to build a new barn and his friends and neighbors have been helping him. On Mon. morning they wanted to raise the center beam of the roof. Mr. Krueger, Wilhelm Buth, Gustav Schley, and Emil Krolow climbed up and started work. Unfortunately, a weak board with a large knothole was positioned and broke. The 4 mentioned men fell about 12 ft. to the ground. Wilhelm Buth was struck so hard on the head that his skull was fractured and the brain exposed. He died before help could be given. Gustav Schley broke an arm and suffered a head wound, as well as requiring the removal of a splinter from his back. Emil Krolow suffered a broken leg and Krueger a broken arm. The deceased, Wilhelm Buth who leaves a widow and 3 children, was carried to his home where his wife was so overcome that there was concern for her well-being. The deceased was buried yesterday among a large following of mourners. The injured men are doing well.
EDWIN J. FR. ENGELBRECHT Name: Engelbrecht, Edwin J. F. D.: 10/4/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 5 Mo. 23 Da. B.P.: Coop. Mtw. Co. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Keibel Spouse: F.: Friedk. Engelbrecht M.: Bertha Buss Cause of Death: Cramps Pg. #: 271 **************** (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 2 October 1878 Edwin J. Fr. Engelbrecht, age 5 months, 23 days./ son of Friedr. Engelbrecht and Bertha Buss/cause: cramps)
JOHANN FISCHER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 3 January 1891, Saturday...edited) Johann Fischer became ill with "grippe" at Christmas time, and died on New Year’s Eve. He was born May 19, 1819, in Gross Fredenbeck, Hannover, and baptized there, and confirmed in the Lutheran church at Wulsum in 1834. He emigrated to America in 1858. He was 71 years, 7 months, 12 days.
FRIEDRICKA FRENZ (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 2 October 1889...edited) Friederike Frenz born Schultz passed away Monday night, September 30. She was born February 18, 1818, in Raddak near Cammin, and baptized and confirmed the same place. In 1837 she married Johann Frenz, and this union produced eleven children, with eight still living. Her husband died in 1871, after which she emigrated with her children to America the following year, settling here and joined our congregation. A few months ago she became sick with dropsy, and had to lie in a sitting position to make breathing easier. Death came quickly and painlessly. She was 71 years, 7 months, and 12 days. May she rest in peace.
CHARLOTTE S. GAUGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 20 June 1888...edited) Charlotte Sophia Gauger born Sturm died Thursday afternoon. She was born March 21, 1830, in Gutzlaffshagen in Pommern, and baptized and confirmed the same place. She immigrated with her parents in 1851, and married Karl Gauger the following year in Freistadt, subsequently moving here and joined the congregation. They had five children, all still living. In the last few years, she has frequently suffered with violent convulsive fits, and a few months ago, circumstances prompted her and her husband to move to Kewaunee county. In spite of medical attention, her health deteriorated and they returned. The doctor's report indicated that gangrene had set in with the abdominal inflammation, resulting in her death. She was 58 years, 2 months, 29 days. May she rest in peace.
EMMA A.R. GAUGER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1893: Death on Sat. last week of Emma Gauger, of bronchitis, in Rosecrans, Town Cooperstown. The 9 yr. old girl was the daughter of Mr. Franz Gauger and was buried Mon. in the St. Johannes Cemetery of Cooperstown.
DOROTHEA L. GIESE (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 20 April 1885...edited) Dorothea Luise Giese born Richter passed away Thursday the 16th. She was born December 17, 1819, in Germany, and baptized on January 9, 1820. In 1851 she wedded August Giese and emigrated to America in 1857. She had remarked she wasn't feeling well around noon, and in the late afternoon, her husband found her dead, kneeling by her bed, her hands folded. She is survived by her husband, a son and a daughter. Five children preceded her in death. She was 65 years, 4 months of age. May her body rest in peace.
CARL GROLER From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Carl Groler...edited Carl Groler died December 12, 1875 at about five o’clock in the afternoon. He was born January 11, 1800, in Krussin in Pommern, and was baptized and confirmed in Stargard in Pommern. In Dauttsval, he married Friedrike born Uecker, and in 1862 they emigrated to America. They were blessed with children, all of whom are still living. His wife preceded him in death in 1862. He was 75 years, 11 months, and 1 day.
ERNESTINE GUSE From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901: Death Sun., 07 July, in Greenstreet in Town Cooperstown of Mrs. Ernestine Guse of old age debility. The deceased was born in Doro, Brandenburg on 24 Mar. 1823 and came to America in 1855 with her husband, who preceded her in death in 1895. The couple settled in Town Cooperstown where they lived until their deaths. 6 of their 13 children survive her - Wilhelm, Frank, Hermann, and Julius Guse, and a daughter Mrs. Horstmann. (The article says there are 6 surviving children but only names 5). In addition she is survived by 23 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. The funeral of Mrs. Guse took place Tues. afternoon in Greenstreet. Pastor Sieker conducted the service. The number of vehicles in the funeral procession was exceptional.
JOHANN F. GUSE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sept. 1895: Death in Cooperstown on Sun. last week, 08 Sept., of Mr. Johann Guse. He was born 11 Nov. 1829 in Retzenhagen, Pomerania. He married Ernestine Wegner in 1841, a marriage that produced 13 children, of whom 7 are deceased; 4 sons and 2 daughters, all grown, survive him. In 1857 the deceased came to America, settling in Town Cooperstown where he was self-employed as a blacksmith and farmer. The funeral took place 11 Sept., conducted by Pastor Sieker.
BERTHA HABECK From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1897: Death last week in Cooperstown of Miss Bertha Habeck, 18 yr. old daughter of Carl Habeck. Burial was Fri. at the St. Johannes Cemetery in Cooperstown.
FRIEDRICH A.W. HABECK (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 18 January 1889...edited) Friedrich August Wilhelm Habeck passed away on Wednesday, January 16, at nine o clock in the morning. He was born September 2, 1828, in Tonnebuhr, Germany, and baptized there on the 20th of September, 1828. In March of 1857 he emigrated to America, and settled in Town 10 for two years, then moved here in 1859, and has been a permanent member of this congregation since. In 1861 he married Henriette Groehler by Pastor Rehwald. They were blessed with four children, all living, two of them married. In 1873 he was elected him to the office of trustee, for three years. Soon after a kidney and liver complaint began to ail him, and nothing could cure the sickness. He attained the age of 60 years, 4 months, 14 days. May he rest in peace.
JOHANN HABECK (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel, 19 March 1876...edited) Johann Habeck who passed away March 10 in the hospital near Oshkosh of consumption. He was brought here to be buried in this cemetery. He was born September 29, 1840, in Triglaff, Pommern, baptized in Weustentin, and confirmed in Triglaff in the Union church in Germany, they subsequently joined the Lutheran church, and after coming to America in 1860, he was educated and confirmed here at this church in Cooperstown. In 18?? he married Ernstine born Sager. He initially developed gout, and later developed the more serious illness which led to his death. He is survived by a wife and three living children. He died at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 10 days. May God rest his soul.
******** From Der Nord Westen, 23 Mar. 1876: Death of John Habeck of Cooperstown, "a short while ago" in Irrenhause in Oshkosh of tuberculosis.
M. CHARLOTTA HABECK From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 5 September 1885...edited Maria Charlotte Habeck born Moldenhauer died here Saturday morning. She was born July 23, 1809, in Tonnebuhr, Germany, and baptized and confirmed the same place. She emigrated to America in 1859, settling here in Cooperstown. Married 35 years, her husband has been dead for some years. They had eight children, with four still living. Since his death, she has been cared for by her daughter Charlotte. She has been ill for some time, and worsened about a week ago, and Saturday morning died at the age of 76 years, 1 month, 13 days. May she rest in peace.
WILHELM HABECK From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1896: Death Wed. last week of the 3-yr. old son of Carl Habeck in Cooperstown, of diphtheria.
WILHELMINE HABECK (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel, 6 May 1876....edited) Wilhelmine Friederike Auguste Habeck, the wife of Carl Habeck, died quietly on Wednesday evening, May 3, after a painful illness. She was born in 1848 on October 3, and was baptized in Geiglitz in Pommern. In 1856 she and her parents emigrated to America, and in 1863 was joined the congregation. She was married to Brother Habeck in 1867, the union producing three children, of whom one preceded her in death, and two are still living. Her age is 27 years, 7 months. May she rest in peace.
JOHANNES HARTWIG Name: Hartwig, Johannes D.: 12/18/1865 B.: 6/24/1864 Reg. D.: 6/28/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 18 Mo. B.P.: Coop. D.P.: Cem.: Coop. Mtw. Co. Ch.: Lutheran Inf. & Address: Fr. Meyer, Pastor Spouse: F.: August Hartwig M.: Wilhelmine Hartwig Cause of Death: Cold Fever Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: 4
IDA L.H. HEISE (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 26 September 1884.) Ida Luise Helene Heise, daughter of Heinrich and Luise Heise, passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 2 months, 21 days, of summer complaint.
CARL WILHELM FRIEDRICH JAEGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 2 October 1880) Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Jaeger was born January 14, 1856, confirmed May 2, 1869. Died at the age of 24 years, 8 months and 16 days.
FRIEDRICKA JAEGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 17 December 1888...edited) Friederike Jaeger born Kroning died Friday morning, December 14, at seven o’clock. She was born January 26, 1800, in the old country, and baptized and confirmed in the same place. In 1823 she married Johann Jaeger, and emigrated to America with him in 1863. Their union produced nine children, of whom five are still alive. Three are still in Germany, and two are here. Her husband died some ten years ago now, and is buried in our cemetery. She lived with her children by turns, and concluded her life living with her son Friedrich. She gradually lost her eyesight and hearing and spent the last few years living with her children. She reached age of 88 years, 10 months, and 18 days, the greatest age yet in our congregation. May her body rest in peace.
JOHANN GOTTLIEB JAEGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 31 July 1878...edited) Johann Gottlieb Jaeger was born March 8, 1797, in Maldewin in the old country. He was baptized and later confirmed there. In 1823 he married Friederike Kroening. Several of his children emigrated to America, and in 1863, he left his work as shepherd and also came to America. He had suffered from an abdominal complaint, and on Monday evening about six o'clock, he passed away. He is survived by his wife and eight living children, three are here and the rest are still in Germany. He was 81 years, 2 months and 21 days. ************* Name: Jaeger, John Gottlieb D.: 7/29/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/2/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 81 Yrs. 4 Mo. 21 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cooperstown Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Kieher Spouse: Friedericke Kroening F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.270
JOHANNA JAEGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 22 December 1890...edited) Johanna Jaeger born Luedtke died on December 19. She was born October 30, 1832, in Stargoth near Regenwalde, also baptized and confirmed and there. Her parents, now deceased, were Johann and Marie Luedtke. In February 1854 she married Friedrich Jaeger and the same year, in the month of March, the emigrated to America. After a few months in Milwaukee, they came here to settle. She was survived by her husband and four children, two sons-in law, two brothers and a sister. Eight of her children preceded her in death. She reached the age of 58 years, 1 month, 19 days. May she rest in peace.
********** From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1890: Death of 58 yr. old Mrs. Friedrich Jaeger on Fri. of last week in Cooperstown after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and 4 grown children – 3 daughters and 1 son. The burial took place Mon.
THERESIA O. JAEGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 20 May 1888) Therese Bertha Ottilie Jaeger died on Friday, May 18. She was born on April 10, 1878. She was 10 years, 1 month and 8 days.
F. J. KARNOPP From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896: Death in Cooperstown Mon. of Friedrich Karnopp, after a short illness with dysentery. The deceased, who was among the earliest settlers of Town Cooperstown, reached the age of 71. He is survived by his widow and 9 grown, mostly married, children. His well-attended funeral took place yesterday.
ELEANORA KEIBEL (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 13 March 1885.) Eleonore Beata Johanne Alberte Keibel, daughter of Albert and Julie Keibel, passed away on Wednesday, the 11th, at the age of nine months.
F. WILHELMINE KEMPFERT Name: Kempfert, Fredericke Wm. D.: 7/7/1877 B.: 2/25/1806 Reg. D.: 12/14/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 71 Yrs. 4 Mo. 11 Da. B.P.: Gravenhagen, Pommern Germ. D.P.: Cooperstown Cem.: cooperstown Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Kerbel Spouse: John Kempfert (D. 1849) F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.238 **************** (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. Buried on July 8, 1877...edited) Friederike Wilhelmine Kempfert was born February 25, 1806, in Gravenhagen in Pommern. In 1823 she married Johann Kempfert, who died in 1849. Their marriage produced eleven children, of whom five survive: one son and four daughters. In 1861 she emigrated with her son, Wilhelm Kempfert. She has been ill for a number of years, and in addition, became afflicted with dropsy. She died yesterday morning at half past six. Her age was 71 years, 4 months, 11 days. May she rest in peace.
WILHELMINE KEMPFERT From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906: Widow Kempfert in Cooperstown died Friday at the advanced age of 82. Her husband had died a few weeks earlier. She leaves 5 children. The funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran Church of Green Street.
HEINRICH FRANZ WILHELM KITZEROW Name: Kitzerow, Henry F. Wm. D.: 8/21/1877 B.: 1/31/1877 Reg. D.: 12/14/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 6 Mo. 21 Da. B.P.: Gibson, Mtw. Co. D.P.: Gibson Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Kerbel Spouse: F.: Fred Kitzerow M.: Auguste J(i?)andow Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.233 *********** (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 24 August 1877) Heinrich Franz Wilhelm Kitzerow, age 6 months, 21 days./Henry F. Wm. Kitzerow/son of Fred and Auguste (Jindow or Jandow) Kitzerow/ b. 31 Jan. 1877, Gibson/d. 21 Aug. 1877, Gibson)
MARIA KLINDT (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 7 June 1892, Tuesday in Pentecost Week...edited) Maria Klindt born Maas, died Pentecost Sunday morning. She was born August 7, 1850. In 1871 she married Martin Klindt and to this union was born ten children, of whom nine yet living. She long suffered from rheumatism, and on Saturday she became paralyzed and lost her speech, and death came on Sunday. She was 42 years, 9 months, and 5 days.
******** From Der Nord Westen, 09 June 1892: Death in Cooperstown on Sun. morning of Mrs. Maria Klindt, wife of Martin Klindt. The deceased reached the age of 42 yrs. 9 mos., and is survived by her husband and 9 children – 6 girls and 3 boys. Burial was Tuesday.
WILLIE E. KNUTH Name: Knuth, Wm. E. D.: 10/17/1877 B.: 7/29/1875 Reg. D.: 12/14/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 2 Mo. 18 Da. B.P.: Cooperstown D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Kerbel Spouse: F.: Carl Knuth M.: Ernstine Buth Cause of Death: Measles Pg. #: v.1 p.233 ************ (Wm. E. Knuth/son of Carl Knuth and Ernstine Buth/b. 29 July 1875, Cooperstown/d. 17 Oct. 1877, Cooperstown/cause: measles)
HENRIETTE KOHLS (There seems to be something wrong with this entry. The following is from the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 3 September 1882. Henriette Kohls born Franke, wife of Karl Kohls, was born January 15, 1801, in Bostrin, Kreis Schivelbein, Germany, and baptized and confirmed the same place. They were married in 1824 and emigrated to America in 1856, settling in Cooperstown for 14 years. They then moved to their children in Gibson Town for 13 years. She then resided with her daughter and son—in—law Fr. Uecker. She died at the age of 81 years, 8 months, and ? days. Her husband and two children grieve beside her coffin; one in Germany. God rest her soul.
KARL CHRISTIAN KOHLS (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 14 May 1883, Whitmonday) Karl Christian Kohls was born December 1, 1803, baptized January 1, 1804, confirmed 1816, married 1824. Emigrated 1856. His age was 74 years, 5 months, and 11 days.
ANNA M.E. KOHN (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 26 September 1884.) Anna Mathilde Emilie Kohn, daughter of August and Karoline Kohn, passed away Wednesday noon at the age of 1 month, 26 days, of whooping cough.
GUSTAV JULIUS LIEBENOW Name: Liebenow, Gustav Julius D.: 12/8/1870 B.: 12/18/1863 Reg. D.: 12/23/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Tn. Gibson, Mtwc. Co. Wis. D.P.: Cooperstown Cem.: St. John Coop Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. George Harm Spouse: F.: Julius Liebenow M.: Catherian Liebenow Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.100
SARAH HENRIETTE LIEBENOW Name: Liebenow, Sarah Henriette D.: 12/11/1870 B.: 1/18/1862 Reg. D.: 12/23/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Gibson, Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: St. John. Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: Julius Liebenow M.: Catharina Liebenow Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever Pg. #: v.1 p.100
MARIE JOHANNE LUEDTKE (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 9 April 1887...edited) Marie Johanne Luedtke born Hamann died on Maundy Thursday afternoon, April 7. She was born December 15, 1809, in Stargard, Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. She married Johann Luedtke in 1828, and they emigrated to America in 1854, settling here in Cooperstown. In She has lived with her children since her husband died in 1874. They had five children. She was 77 years, 3 months, 23 days.
JOHANN GOTTLIEB MATHIESS (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 16 February 1880) Johann Gottlieb Mathiess was born in 1805 on August 31, in Prutznow, Pommern, and baptized there on September 8. In 1857 he emigrated to America. He suffered often from respiratory problems. He died Saturday noon at the age of 74 years, 5 months, 14 days.
ERNESTINE F.C. NASS From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1893: Death of 75 yr. old Mrs. Ernestine Nass in Cooperstown on 16 Dec. of old age. She was born 07 Dec. 1818 in Pomerania and is survived by 5 children plus many grand and great grandchildren. The funeral took place Mon.
GOTTLIEB J.F. NASS (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on Monday, 12 September 1892...edited) Johann Gottlieb Nass who died Saturday morning, September 10, was born March 2, 1806, in Zicker, Germany. He later resided at Rutzenhagen. In 1837 he married Ernestine born Wegner. In 1857 they and their five daughters left for America, making their home in Cooperstown. He was almost always healthy, but in late life both he and his wife lost their memory, her first, and they could no longer live together. Then he developed an internal sickness which led to his death. He is survived by his wife and five daughters. He died at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 8 days.
CARL T.W. OLP (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 19 March 1890...edited) Karl Theodor Wilhelm Olp passed away March 17, third son of Julius Olp and his wife Johanne born Nass. He was born on 20 June 1870. Cooperstown, and baptized at this font on the 26th of the same month. He was confirmed on Palm Sunday 1885. He came down with a severe abdominal inflammation last week, and no medicine seemed to help. He died Monday afternoon about five o’clock. He attained the age of 19 years, 8 months, 25 days. May his body rest in peace.
FRIEDERIKE D.C. OLP (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 28 January 1882...edited) Friederike Dorothea Charlotte Olp born Strege, wife of Ferdinand Olp, was born September 17, 1808, in Chinnow, Pommern, and baptized there. She was confirmed in Colzow in 1822. In 1832 she Ferdinand Olp. They came to America in 1849, and after a five year stay in Milwaukee, they moved here. Nine children were born, of whom eight are still alive. Five are here today at the funeral. Her age was 73 years, 4 months, 9 days. May her body then rest in peace.
J.F. FERDINAND OLP (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on Mission and Harvest Thanksgiving Festival, 16th Sunday after Trinity, 2 October 1892...edited) Johann Friedrich Ferdinand Olp died on Friday, September 30, in the afternoon. He was born August 26, 1807, at Wollin, living later in Chinnow, Usedom—Wollin Kreis. He was a miller by trade. In 1832 he wedded Friederike Strege, who preceded him in death in 1882 after a 50—year marriage. Nine children were born to them, of whom eight are still living. In 1849 he emigrated to America, and after a five-years in Milwaukee, he settled here in Cooperstown. He was 85 years, 1 month, 4 days. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1892: Death in Cooperstown last Fri. of Ferdinand Olp who was over 85 yrs. of age and was the oldest settler in Cooperstown. Burial was Sunday.
JULIUS W. OLP (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 20 October 1885) (This may be where this obit. belongs) Julius Wilhelm Olp, son of Julius and Hanna Olp, was born September 14, 1872 and died on Sunday, October 18. He was 13 years, 1 month and 4 days. (researcher will have to use own judgement on this one) *********** From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1885: Death of 13-year old Julius Olp, Jr., son of Julius Olp, in Cooperstown as the result of a hemorrhage. He died on 11 Oct.
WILLIE J.F. OLP (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 13 March 1889...edited) Wilhelm Julius Ferdinand Olp died Sunday morning, March 10. He was the son of Ludwig and Auguste Olp, and was born here in Cooperstown July 28, 1873, baptized on August 31, and confirmed on Palm Sunday 1886. A cold which he caught was to quickly bring about his death, at the age of 15 years, 7 months, and 13 days. May his body rest in peace. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1889: Death of Willie Olp, son of Postmaster Olp of Rosecrans on Sun., 10 Mar. The deceased, who was 16 yrs. old, was buried yesterday in the Lutheran cemetery.
ANNA AUGUSTE EMILIE OTTO (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 13 May 1886) Anna Auguste Emilie Otto, born March 13, died on Thursday evening, May 11, 1886 at the age of 2 months. She is the daughter of August and Ernstine Otto.
C.L. FRIEDRICH OTTO (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 26 August 1883...edited) Christian Friedrich Otto was born March 8, 1824, in Klein Binz in Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. He married Johanna Wilhelmine born Konell in 1850, and they emigrated to America the following year. The congregation elected him to the board, and he served until his death. He died last Friday, August 24, at the age of 59 years, 5 months, and 16 days. He is survived by a widow and eight children, two children already deceased.
JOHANNA WILHELMINE OTTO (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 4 May 1885...edited) Johanna Wilhelmine Otto born Konell, passed away on Saturday, May 2, and was born in Klein Binz in Pommern on September 27, 1824, and baptized and confirmed there. Married Friedrich Otto in 1850,and emigrated the next year. She ill many times in her life, always recovering. She also had a disturbed mind which she never recoverd from. She died at the age of 60 years, 7 months, 5 days. May her body rest in peace.
Fredrich W. Pantzlaff From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1893: Death in Cooperstown, week before last, of Fritz Panzlaff of typhus.
FRIEDRICH W. KARL PANTZLAFF From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sept. 1894: Death in Cooperstown on Thurs. last week of Friedrich Panzlaff following injuries he received while bringing hay to his horse. The 72 yr. old man was born in Dorf Tripsow, Kreis Kamin and came to America in 1850. He is survived by his widow and 3 grown children. The burial took place Sat. at St. Johannes Cemetery.
EMMA AND WILHELMINE PAUTZ (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 2 February 1882...edited) Wilhelmine Pautz fifteen years old, and her little two—year—old sister Emma Auguste Rosalie Pautz, were born and baptized here, and Wilhelmine was confirmed on Palm Sunday two years ago. These two sisters passed away after contracting diptheria a couple of days ago despite medical attention. They were buried in a common grave. May they rest in peace.
HERMANN H. PAUTZ (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 16 November 1889...edited) Hermann Heinrich August Pautz who had an accident in town and suffered for 3 and a half days, died November 14, and was the second oldest son of Heinrich and Emilie Pautz. He was born in Cooperstown January 22, 1872, and baptized February 11, confirmed on Palm Sunday 1886. He was 17 years, 9 months, 23 days. May he rest peacefully. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1889: Death of Hermann Pautz of Gibson who was described in last week's article as being injured in an accident. He succumbed to his injuries on Thurs. evening last week.
FRIEDERICKE PEPER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899: Death in Cooperstown on 12 Mar., after a long illness, of Mrs. Fredericka Peper, wife of August Peper. She was born in Pomerania and came with her family to Cooperstown in 1869. Since her arrival she has been a faithful member of the St. Johannis Evangelical Lutheran Church. She leaves her husband and 4 children, as well as two brothers – J.F. and Wm. Engelbrecht, and two sisters in Milwaukee – Mrs. Behl and Mrs. Koepsell.
JOHANN CARL GOTTFRIED PLANTIKOW (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 29 November 1880) Johann Carl Gottfried Plantikow was born on February 2, 1821, in Obernhagen, Germany. He was married to Wilhelmine Volz since 1850.They had ten children, of whom five are living and five preceded him in death. He and his family emigrated from Germany last summer. He died Friday morning at half past twelve. His age was 59 years, 9 months, 23 days. _______________ DEATH CERTIFICATE: v.2 p.189 doc.311 NAME: John Chas Gottf. Plantikow COLOR / SEX; White / male OCCUPATION: Farmer AGE AT DEATH: 59 yrs. 9 mo DEATH DATE: Nov 26, 1880 CAUSE OF DEATH: inflammation of bowels PLACE OF DEATH: Town of Cooperstown PHYSICIAN: Rev. A.W. Keibel of Town of Cooperstown PLACE OF BURIAL: Town of Cooperstown DATE OF CERTIFICATE: Dec. 29, 1880 DATE OF REGISTRATION: Dec. 31, 1880
CAROLINA J.A.F. PRAHL From the Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tue. Jan. 23, 1894: Mrs. Prahl died suddenly on Sunday evening of heart failure. Mrs. Prahl was about 60 years of age and the faithful wife of Mr. Prahl, who is a well known farmer in this town. She leaves her husband and several sons and daughters besides numerous relatives and friends to mourn over her death. ************* From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: Death of 63 yr. old Mrs. Frederich Prahl of a heart attack very early Sun. morning in Cooperstown. She is survived by her husband and 7 married children – 4 girls and 3 boys. Mr. Prahl left on Wed. of last week to visit some of his children who live in Milwaukee, Racine, and Cedarburg. On Mon. he received telegraphic news of the sudden death of his wife. Also notified were Messrs. Anton & August Boettcher and wife of Cedarburg; Mr. Charles Boettcher of Racine; Messrs. Wilhelm & Frederich Prahl, and John Heidemann and family of Milwaukee. The funeral yesterday afternoon was heavily attended and took place at St. Johannes Cemetery of Rosecrans.
ALBERT ROBERT FERDINAND RABENHORST From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1901: Death here Mon. of Albert Rabenhorst, the 16-yr. old son of Wilhelm Rabenhorst of Cooperstown. The boy suffered an appendicitis attack and was brought here for an operation which was performed by Dr. Oviatt of Oshkosh. Sadly it was in vain. The body was taken to Cooperstown for burial today.
WILHELM J. RABENHORST Name: Rabenhorst, Wm. John D.: 4/18/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 56 Yrs. 1 Mo. 12 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Keibel Spouse: Louise Haese F.: M.: Cause of Death: Kidney Disease Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.270 **************** (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel...20 April 1878, the Saturday before Easter...edited) Wilhelm Johann Rabenhorst who died 18 April 1878) was born March 7, 1822, in Dahms, Kreis Kolberg, in Hinterpommern, baptized and confirmed there. In 1852 he emigrated to America and settled here in Cooperstown. Soon after he married Louise Hase. He was a member of the church council and the board of trustees for fourteen years. He was diagnosed recently with kidney and liver problems, which led to his death. He is survived by a widow and seven children: three sons and four daughters, of whom one is married and two are not yet confirmed. His age was 56 years, 1 month, 12 days.
THERESE RADTKE From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901: Death in Cooperstown on Wed. last week of Mrs. Carl Radke following an 8-day stomach illness. The deceased, who is survived by her husband and 2 children, was 24 yrs. old. The funeral was held Sat. under the direction of Pastor Sieker.
ALBERT FRIEDRICH WILHELM RADU Name: Radue, Albert F. Wm. D.: 6/27/1877 B.: 12/3/1854 Reg. D.: 12/14/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 22 Yrs. 6 Mo. 23 Days B.P.: Seligsfelde, Pommern. Germ. D.P.: Coop. Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Keible Spouse: F.: Ferd. Radue M.: Wilhelmine Rehbein Cause of Death: Acute Dropsy Add Info.: Shoemaker Pg. #: v.1 p.232 ************* (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 29 June 1877) Albert Friedrich Wilhelm Radu, son of Mr. Radu and his wife Wilhelmina born Rehbein, died of an internal illness on Wednesday morning, June 27, at four o’clock. He was born in 1854 on December 3 at Seligsfelde, Pommern, he received holy baptism at Zuchow, and was confirmed in 1869 here in Cooperstown. In 1874 and 1875 he learned the shoemaker’s trade. His was 22 years, 6 months, 23 days. (co. index, Albert F. Wm. Radue/son of Ferd. Radue and Wilhelmine Rehbein/b. 3 Dec. 1854/d. 27 June 1877)
AUGUST F.C. RADU Note: I believe this is the right obit, despite the C. in the middle name, and the 28 Oct. death date - Wednesday morning in the obit. was Oct. 20 - as the stones are old, and can be misread. (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 22 October 1886...edited) August Ferdinand Gottfried Radue, died Wednesday morning. He was born March 9, 1815, in ????, and baptized and confirmed there. In 1841 he he married, his wife died about seven months ago. In 1855 he emigrated to America, settling in Cooperstown. After his wife's death, he developed a stomach complaint. He is survived by a son. He was preceded in death by his wife and five children. He died at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 11 days. May his body rest in peace.
WILHELMINE RADU (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 1 April 1886...edited) Wilhelmine Sophie Radue born Rehbein, died Thursday morning. She was born April 12, 1816, in Schlenzig near Schivelbein, and baptized and confirmed there. In 1841 she married Ferdinand Radue. In 1855 they emigrated to America, settling here in Cooperstown. She is survived by her husband, a son, while five children preceded her in death. She attained the age of 69 years, 11 months, 18 days. May her body rest in peace.
KENNETH J. RASMUSSEN Kenneth, four months old of Rt. 1 Maribel, died Sunday in a doctor's office in Denmark, where the child had been taken by his mother for treatment. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wochos Funeral Home, Denmark. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Maribel. Survivors are the parents, brother, six sisters, and the grandparents. Edited for living Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1953
WILHELMINE SAGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 16 February 1887...edited) Johanne Wilhelmine Friederike Sager born Jahnke, died Sunday the 13th between one and two o’clock in the morning. She was born June 19, 1824, at Geiglitz in Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. She married Carl Christoph Sager, and they emigrated to America and settled here in Cooperstown. Her husband died in 1868, and after that, she then lived with her children. She is survived by five children, and seven have preceded her in death. Last fall she began to suffer from an internal complaint and difficulty in breathing finally resulting in her death. Her age was 62 years, 7 months, 25 days. May her body rest in peace.
ELSIE SCHLEGELMILCH From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Rosecrans, 10 Mar.) Death of Else, the 21-day old daughter of E. Schlegelmilch, on 22 Feb. The burial was the 24th in St. Johannes.
ALBERT SCHLEI (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 31 March 1890...edited) Albert Robert Anton Schlei, the son of August and Emilie Schlei, was born April 15, 1883, and was baptized the same day, Last week he took sick and after several days he passed away, on Thursday evening at the age of 6 years, 11 months, and 12 days. The Lord console the parents in their grief. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1890: Death in Cooperstown on 27 Mar. of the 7 yr. old son of August Schley. He was buried on the 31st.
CHARLOTTE CAROLINE WILHELMINE SCHLEY From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1896: Death in Cooperstown on Thurs. of 60 yr. old Mrs. Julius Schley, of a heart attack. She leaves her husband with 7 grown children. Burial took place Mon. afternoon in the Lutheran Cemetery in Cooperstown.
MICHAEL LUDWIG SCHLEY (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 25 February 1879...edited) Michael Ludwig Schley was born in 1803 on June 21 in Wussow in Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. In 1826 he married Dorothea Hermann. They had five children, three sons and two daughters. In 1853 they emigrated to America. His wife died in 1872, and since that time he has resided with his son, August. He caught a cold about a week ago, and on Saturday, he passed away. He was 75 years, 5 months, 1 day. ashes rest in peace.
BERTHA ELISE MATHILDE SCHULZ (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 8 January 1879) Bertha Elise Mathilde Schulz was born January 19, 1869, and became ill about a week ago with inflammation of the bowels, and died Sunday noon. On the 19th of this month she would have had her tenth birthday. August Schulz and wife.
SON OF HEINRICH SEEGER From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1897: Death Sun. of the 3-yr. old son of Cooperstown resident Heinrich Seeger of a lung illness. The burial took place Tues. at the St. Johannes Cemetery in Cooperstown.
JACOB STURM (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 10 March 1880...edited) Jacob Sturm was born in 1803 on September 26, in Gutzlaffshagen in Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. In 1828 he married Marie born Franke, who preceded him in death years ago. The marriage of 36 years was blessed with eight children, of whom five are living. Since 1851 he has been in America, in Cedarburg for several years, then he moved here and lived with his son—in—law Pautz. Old age and severe chest problems developed, apparently from a cold, led to his death. Sunday morning he passed away. He attained the age of 76 years, 5 months. May his body rest in peace.
WILHELMINE S. STURM Name: Sturm, Wilhelmine S. D.: 11/2/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 29 Yrs. 9 Mo. 24 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cooperstown Wi. Cem.: Cooperstown Wi. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. W. Heibel Spouse: F.: Treptow M.: Cause of Death: Consumption Pg. #: v.1 p.271 ***************** (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel. 5 November 1878...edited) Wilhelmine Sophie Sturm born Treptow, was born January 10, 1849, in Gutzlaffshagen in Pommern, and baptized there on the 14th of the same month. In 1856, she came to America with her parents and settled here. She was confirmed in 1861. In February 1865 she wedded Wilhelm Sturm. They had four children of whom three are still living. Quite a long time ago she became ill with a lung complaint, which caused her death in spite of medical care. She passed away quietly at two o’clock Saturday afternoon. She was 29 years, 9 months, 24 days. May she rest in peace. Amen.
PETER THEIRINGER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 14 February 1880) Peter Theiringer, living at Foerster‘s in Kossuth, born August 12, 1802 in Oldheim, Neustadt an der Eisch. In America since 1849, first in Germantown, then in Kossuth. Always sickly. Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 11, 1880. Age: 77 years, 6 months.
WILHELM TOME From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905: Death last week, following an illness of 5 yrs., of Wm. Thoma(sic), well-known resident of Cooperstown. The funeral was held Friday.
WILHELMINE TOME (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 2 January 1891, Friday...edited) Wilhelmine Tome born Prahl died on Thursday evening, December 30, from a fall into the cellar. She was born September 18, 1830, in Zaubo, Germany, and baptized and confirmed the same place. She married August Hartwig in 1854, and emigrated to America in 1856, settling here in Cooperstown in 1859. They had six children, of whom three daughters still living. In 1861 she lost her husband in the war, and one year later she married Jacob Tome. She and Jacob had three children, all living. She attained the age of 60 years, 3 months, 12 days.
DOROTHEA TREPTOW (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 20 January 1890) (this may be where this entry belongs, the researcher will have to use own judgement) Dorothea Treptow born Sturm died of bronchitis on January 18, 1890. She was born October 9, 1809, in Gutzlaffshagen in Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. In 1829 she married Philipp Treptow, who died in 1852. They had four children, of whom three are now alive. Her children had already emigrated, when she decided to join them in America. She settled in Cooperstown with them. She was 80 years, 3 months, and 9 days.
HENRY W. UMNUS (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: On Wednesday, 12 October 1892...edited) Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Umnus died on Monday evening, October 10. He was born May 12, 1871, at Lowin near Regenwalde in Pommern. Heat stroke through overexertion in his job resulted in a broken blood vessel in his brain. He never regained consciousness. He was 21 years, 4 months, 28 days.
ANNA M. F. UTECH (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 26 January 1884...edited) Anna Maria Franziska Utech daughter of the late Fr. Otto, was born October 4, 1859, here in Cooperstown and baptized and confirmed in 1872. On January 3, 1880 she married Wilhelm Utech. She suffered from and internal illness which finally caused her to become bedridden a few days before she died on Wednesday, at noon. She was 24 years, 3 months, 19 days. She is survived by husband and one child. May her body rest in peace.
CARL F.W. UTTECH (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 5 November 1886...edited) Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Utech died on Wednesday afternoon, November 3, at 2 o’clock, was born January 26, 1820, in Lessenthin, Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. He was married in 1850 and had four children. In 1869 he emigrated with wife and children, and settled here in Cooperstown, joining the congregation in 1880. Not long ago he developed a blood condition, and although he was otherwise healthy, it proved to be the cause of his death. He is survived by his wife and three grown children. One preceded him in death. He was 66 years, 9 months, and 8 days. May his body rest in peace.
DAVID WEGNER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 20 February 1890...edited) Christian Friedrich David Wegner who died February 17, was born January 23, 1821, in Dorow in Pommern, and baptized and confirmed there. In 1846 he married Henriette Wiskow and in 1849 the they emigrated to America, living in Freistadt near Milwaukee for about four years, then came here. They had eight children, three still living, one daughter lives in the west. His age was 69 years and 25 days.
DOROTHEA L. WEGNER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: 11 November 1886...edited) Dorothea Luise Wegner born Luedtke died Tuesday afternoon, November 9. She was born June 8, 1798, in Klein Raddow, and baptized and confirmed there. In 1817 she married Gottlieb Wegner, who died after 17 years of marriage. They had six children, three still living who emigrated to America with her in 1849 after they became adults.She never remarried. She was 88 years, 5 months, 1 day.
MARIA WEGNER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 28 April 1883, Saturday...edited) Marie Henriette Ernstine Wegner, daughter of Carl and Rosaline Wegner, died Friday morning. Cause: diphtheria. Born 31 October 1877. Age: 5 years, 5 months, 27 days.
HENRIETTE FRIEDERIKE LUISE WEGNER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 10 March 1882..edited) (there is no stone for this entry) Henriette Friederike Luise Wegner born Schwantes was born on February 21, 1825, in Neukirchen, Germany, and baptized there on March 6. She married David Wegner in 1851. They emigrated to America in 1854. After they stayed in Milwaukee for a year, they settled here. They had ten ten children all living and all are adults except for two. Four are married. She died on Tuesday in the afternoon at one-thirty o'clock, the 7th of March of stomach problems. Her age was 57 years and 14 days.
FLORENTINA ZAHN (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 9 May 1883...edited) Florentine Luise Zahn born Sager was born July 26, 1824, in Gaiglitz, Kreis Regenwalde, Pommern, baptized there, and confirmed in Labun. In September 1844 she married Joachim Zahn. They emigrated in 1856, making their home here in Cooperstown, after a short stay in Cedarburg. She had been sick for some time, until recently she developed a cough that made her weaken, and on Monday morning at one o’clock (May 7), she died at the age of 58 years, 9 months, 11 days. She is survivied by a husband and four married daughters. Four children have preceded her in death.
FRIEDERICKA ZAHN From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901: Death in Cooperstown last week of Mrs. Friederike Zahn at age 74 of old age debility. The deceased came here from Germany with her husband many years ago. She is survived by 9 children. The funeral was held Thurs.
IDA ZAHN From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Rosecrans, 10 Mar.) Death on Fri. last week of Ida, the 4-yr 9-mo. old daughter of Robert Zahn here. The child died of a combination of illnesses and was buried Mon. afternoon in the St. Johannes Cemetery.
WILHELM ZETTLER (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel: Burial on 27 January 1883...edited) Wilhelm Zettler was born January 3, 1819, in Saxony. In 1853 he emigrated to America, and in 1856 he married Martha born Landi. They had nine children, all living and grown. On Tuesday the 23rd he died at the age of 64 years, 20 days.