LELIA COOPER From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: Death in Town Cato, after a one week illness, of Mrs. Loretta Cooper at age of about 50. She leaves her husband and 2 children.
EMMA FRICK From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1890: Death of Mrs. Henry Frick in Ashland a few days ago. She was the daughter of Michael Stohr of Cato. Burial was Tues. in Cato. ******* (Note: The date is right but her husband on her stone is O.C. and it's Henry in the obit. It's possible the newspaper got the husband's name wrong. Her marriage says she married Orlando C. Frick, and this is Emma Stohr)
ESTER GRIFFIN From the Manitowoc Pilot, 7 July 1870: Suicide - A young lady named Ess Griffin, whose parents reside in the town of Cato, this county, called at the drug store of Mr. Robinson, one day last week, and asked for some arsenic. Upon being questioned as to what she wanted it for, she replied that she wanted it for a rat exterminator. The clerk mentioned another kind of exterminator which he said was excellent, but which she thought was not strong enough. Accordingly the poison was put up and gave to the lady and she took her departure. Sad to relate, it seems she wanted it for no such purpose, but with the full intent of taking her own life, for on Friday her body was found a corpse. A post mortem examination was made and a coroner's inquest held, and a verdict rendered in accordance with the above facts.
HARDY ALLISON HARRIS Co. H, W.N.G. and Lawton Camp, Spanish Veterans provided escorts for the funeral of Hardy Harris, the Cato boy who died while serving in the U.S. legation at Pekin, last summer and whose body has just reached Cato for burial. The funeral was held today and a detail of ten men under command of Sergt Freidl, from Co. H attended and escorted the remains while Charles Shumacher and John Freidl, as representatives of Lawton Camp, Spanish veterans also attended. The unfortunate youth was a son of Eugene Harris. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1911 P.4
AUGUSTINE HEMPTON Died Hempton - In Cato, on the 13th inst. Augustine, daughter of William and Louisa Hempton, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 2 days. Manitowoc Pilot, Sept. 21, 1871 ***** (NOTE: This is the only cemetery in Cato twp. that has the Hempton surname, so I'm putting her here so she will be found easier. She is probably buried here.)
CORA HEMPTON Mrs. Cora Hempton, 79, died last night at the home in the town of Cato. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Hempton home with burial in the cemetery at Cato. Mrs. Hempton, nee Cora Barker, was born in Calumet county in 1860 and in 1882 was married to William Hempton. They located on a farm in Cato, Mr. Hempton died eight years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Janett Cain, of route 2, Manitowoc; two sons, James and Wallace on the home farm; and seven grandchildren. The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Berge funeral home, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 25, 1939 P.2
CHARLES C. HICKOCK From the Manitowoc Herald, 29 Jan. 1863 Charles C. died Hickok. Father Alanson Hickok. ******** (Note: Charles died in Louisville, Kentucky in the Civil War.)
ANDREW HOYER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1905: Death Tues. last week in Town Franklin of 45-yr. old Andrew Hoyer of stomach cancer. The funeral was Thursday.
FRIEDERICKE CHRISTIANA KRUEGER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Nov. 1892: Death in Reedsville today of Mrs. Friederike Christiana Krueger (nee Lozenz), widow of John Krueger who died 11 yrs. ago. The deceased, who was born in Fuerstenwerder, Ukermark, reached the age of almost 77 yrs. and leaves 8 grown children. Her funeral took place on Thurs. of last week with Pastor Brenner officiating.
JOHN MALESKI John H. Maleski, 84, of Cato, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Cato. Mr. Maleski was born April 15, 1888, in Salem Township, Kenosha County. He farmed there many years before moving to Bristol where he was employed by the county as a shop mechanic. He married Mary Schonscheck May 20, 1913, at Bristol. In April, 1958 the couple moved to Cato. Mrs. Maleski preceded him in death Oct. 12, 1964. Survivors include a son, Harvel, of Garden Grove, Calif., two brothers, Fred and Joe, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie LaMure, of Bristol; a granddaughter and two great grandchildren, of Raceland, Kentucky; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1972
RAYMOND SHERMAN EUGENE MILLER Raymond Sherman Miller (co. death index v.12 p.138) Baby -Feb. 25, 1913-July 4, 1913 Son of John A. Miller and Emma Thon (both born Wisconsin) Born Wisconsin Died from "broncho pneumonia" Buried at cemetery in Cato
MAGDELENA MULLER FORMER TWO CREEKS WOMAN DIES AT ANTIGO Body of Mrs. Magdalena Miller Buried at Cato Mrs. Magdalena Miller, a former resident of Manitowoc county whose death occurred at Antigo, was buried at Cato today, the body being accompanied by relatives from Antigo where she had made her home with her son, Theodore Miller. Decedent was 75 years of age. Mrs. Magdalena Miller, nee Nielson, was born July 8, 1839 at Tondren, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She immigrated to America in 1864, coming by way of boat to Two Creeks, near Manitowoc. She was married on November 6, 1865 to William C. Miller at Manitowoc. One son, Theodore, was born to them, and survives. During their entire married life they lived in the county of Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1890. Since then Mrs. Miller has been making her home with her son. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 4 ******** CATO The funeral of Mrs. Magdalena Miller was held from the Presbyterian church here Saturday. Mrs. Miller was born in Germany 76 years ago. Coming to America at the age of 25 years, she married William Miller and settled on a farm in the town of Cato. Mr. Miller died twenty five years ago, Mrs. Miller making her home with her only son, Theodore, since that time. At the time of her death she was living at Antigo where she located a short while ago. Mrs. Miller had a host of friends as evidenced by the large number attending the funeral. Rev. Axtel of Manitowoc officiated at the funeral services. Theodore Miller, Bruno Miller and Plyn French of Antigo and Charles Miller and family of Shirley were here for the funeral of Mrs. Miller. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 19, 1915, Page 5
ELLA C. O'CONNELL From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death on Thurs. of 46 yr. old Mrs. O’Connell, wife of Clarks Mills resident Dr. O’Connell, of inflammation of the lower abdomen. She is survived by her husband and 2 children. The burial took place Saturday.
GEO. C. O'CONNELL From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1899: Death Sat. morning of the 17-yr. old son of Dr. O’Connel in Cato of pneumonia. The funeral service was held in the Pine Grove Church and burial was in Cato. About 100 vehicles were in the funeral procession.
R. S. O'CONNELL From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec., 1907: Dr. Richard S. O’Connell of Cato, who we recently reported as having suffered a stroke, died Monday morning from its effects. He was born in the State of New York and has been a practicing doctor in Cato since 1873. He leaves his widow and a son. The funeral was held Tuesday morning in Cato.
EDWARD PIPER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Dec. 1904: Death last week in Town Cato of 31-yr. old Edward Piper from consumption.
JAMES T. PIPER From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: Death Thurs. in Town Cato of 78-yr. old Thomas Piper, an eminent resident of that town. (Note: The year and age are right for this to be James.)
SEYMOUR PIPER From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1908: Death in Town Cato of Moses Seymour Piper, one of the pioneer settlers of our county, at age 76. The deceased, who was born in the State of Vermont, came to Manitowoc County in 1845 and has resided in Town Cato since 1853. He has been ill for 40 years. A widow, 3 children and 3 grandchildren survive him.
FRANK PRESTON (d. 1937) FARMER DIES OF INJURIES Frank Preston, Town of Franklin Victim of Accident Injuries he considered minor at the time of an accident eight weeks ago proved fatal today to Frank W. Preston, 58, Town of Franklin farmer, who died at the Holy Family hospital this morning after having undergone amputation of his right leg. Mr. Preston sustained injuries to his leg when he was thrown over the milk wagon he was riding on his farm on Manitowoc Route ?. The horses drawing the wagon became frightened and pulled him over the vehicle. Mr. Preston considered the bruises which appeared on his leg minor injuries and neglected treatment of them until they brought about his disability three weeks later. Complications developed and made amputation of the limb necessary. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2pm from the home of Mr. Preston’s sister, Mrs. Richard Siebert, Whitelaw Route 1. The Rev. Gilbert Wernecke of the First Reformed church in this city will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery at Cato. The body will be taken from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home to the Siebert home this evening and will lie in state there until the time of the funeral. Mr. Preston was born on September 8, 1878, in the town of Franklin and spent his entire life farming in this county. He never married. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Siebert and Mrs. John Reindl of Rosecrans and one brother, Washington Preston of the town of Franklin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2
ZELA SOPER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909: Death Wednesday last week, after an illness of 5 days with pneumonia, of Mr. Zela Soper, a veteran of the Civil War who served with the 19th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. The deceased, who lived near Cato, was 68-years old and had come to Manitowoc County in 1854. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and several children. The funeral was held Saturday under the direction of the local G.A.R. Post to which the deceased belonged.
MARIE STOEHR From Der Nord Westen, 01 May 1902: Death here Fri. of 64-yr. old Mrs. Mary Stoehr after an illness of several years. The body was taken to Cato and buried there on Sunday.
MICHAEL STOEHR From Der Nord Westen, 24 July 1890: Death of 60 yr. old Michael Stoehr last Sun., 20 July in Town Cato after a long illness with consumption. The funeral took place Wed.
CHARLES STROHFELDT From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1909: Death in Cato Friday of 48-year old Charles Strohfeldt after an illness of several months. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Sunday. (Note: the age is off in the obit, but that happened frequently)
JOHN STROHFELDT From Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1892: Death on Mon. last week in Chicago, of Johann Strohfelt. He was born 09 June 1820 and came to America in 1856, settling and farming in Town Franklin about 1-1/2 miles from Cato. He was buried on Wed. of last week in Cato.
CAROLINE CLASSON WHITCOMB From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1909: Mrs. J. Whitcomb, one of the first settlers in Grimms where she has lived for more than 60 years, died Wednesday last week of pneumonia. The lady suffered from the disease for several weeks but was getting better until the fire at the lime oven broke out and she had to evacuate her residence, from which she suffered a relapse resulting in her death. She leaves 4 children. The funeral was Saturday.
JOHN WHITCOMB From Der Nord Westen, 01 May 1902: Death Wed. last week in Grimms of 82-yr. old John Whitcomb, a veteran of the Civil War. His funeral was held Friday.