MARIA IGEL From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: Death in St. Nazianz of Mrs. Joseph Igel of childbed fever. The deceased, who was 27, had married her surviving husband 10 mos. ago. The funeral will be held today.
JOHN INNY Name: Inny, John D.: 3/2/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 3 Wks. B.P.: D.P.: Meeme Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.89
PETER JUNK November 15, 1923 ST. NAZIANZ Peter Junk died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jos. Casper at Cleveland on Monday, after about a year's illness. He was born in Prussia, Germany, on October 4, 1845, and came to this country in 1866, settling in Centerville. In 1868 he was united in marriage to Emilie Keune. Their union was blessed with seven children of whom three are living, namely: Mrs. Jos. Casper of Cleveland, Frank Junk of Milwaukee and Wm. of Rib Lake. After living in Centerville for about ten years the family moved onto a farm one mile west of St. Nazianz, where they resided until about 17 years ago. Since that time Mr. Junk had been staying with his daughter at Cleveland. About a year ago he suffered a stroke and from that time on was confined to his bed. The funeral was held at St. Nazianz (this) Thursday morning. Rev. Deibele officiated. ********** (Peter Oct. 6, 1845-Nov. 12, 1923 husband of Emilie Keune [married 1868] son of Mathias Jung and Elizabeth Bornen farmer -born Prussia, Germany arrived in New York on the ship Elsie Rueger from Rotterdam, Netherlands on April 14, 1866 settled in the Town of Centerville died from "general paresis")
CHRISTENA KAISER Name: Kaisser, Christina D.: 2/18/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 36 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Naz. Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.160 *********** (Christina nee Boznahof 1837-Feb. 18, 1873 -wife of Peter -born Prussia)
FRANZ JOSEPH KAISER Name: Kaiser, Franz Joseph D.: 1/5/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.57 (Franz Joseph baby -May 24, 1867-Jan. 5, 1869 son of Peter Kaiser and Christina Boznahof)
AMBROSE KALTENBRUN Ambrose Kaltenbrunn Dies at Manitowoc Ambrose Kaltenbrunn, 82, longtime resident of St. Nazianz, died at Holy Family Hospital Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Anna Kaltenbrunn, St. Nazianz, and at 10 o'clock at the St. Gregory Catholic Church in the village. The Rev. Frederick Dorn will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Born October 20, 1870, in the town of Eaton, Mr. Kaltenbrunn, who never married, worked for years at the Kaltenbrunn Manufacturing Company factory, St. Nazianz until his retirement 10 years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Gregory parish. Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews. (No newspaper named, February, 1953) *********** (Ambrose -single -son of Victor Kaltenbrun and Eva Geigel -machinest with feed cutters born Town of Eaton -died from "broncho pneumonia, arteriosclerotic heart disease")
ANNA (STAHL) KALTENBRUN (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) From the Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Saturday, January 16, 1960 - Page 7, Column 2. Mrs. Anna Kaltenbrun, 78, of St. Nazianz, died Friday evening at her home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Kaltenbrun residence and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Dennis Cooney officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kaltenbrun was born July 26, 1881, at Baden, Germany, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Stahl. She came to the United States with her family in 1890. She was married to Anton Kaltenbrun May 19, 1908 at St. Nazianz. Her husband preceded her in death in 1920 at which time Mrs. Kaltenbrun assumed managership of the Kaltenbrun Mfg. Co. which she managed until the time of her death. She was a member of St. Gregory Church and the church Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include a son, at home; two daughters, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Geigel, Mrs. Frank Schwab, and Mrs. Sylvia Mertens; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Francis Schnell, preceded her in death in 1941. Friends may call at the residence after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc. *********** Wife of Anton [1881-1920] -married May 19, 1908 at St. Gregory -daughter of George Stahl and Anna Bettele [George and Anna were married in 1866 in Germany after George's death, Anna and her two daughters moved from Germany to Manitowoc Co. in 1890 -on Nov. 20, 1892, Anna re-married to Carl Schweitzer] manager of the Kaltenbrun Mfg. Company, manufacturer of farm implements born Baden -died from "cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, uremia")
ANTON KALTENBRUN/KALTENBRUNN (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue - Thursday, April 29, 1920 - Page 4, Column 1. On Saturday death entered the Kaltenbrunn home and took from them their beloved husband and father, Anton Kaltenbrunn, better known as "Foundry Tony." The deceased was born here Feb. 24, 1872, and reached an age of 48 years and two months. He was married 12 years ago to Anna Schweitzer, who with four children survive him. They are: Adelinda, 11, Rosalia, 8, Monica, 4, and Ambros, 1 year old. Besides he leaves his 84 year old mother, two brothers and two sisters, viz: Ambrose, Ludwig and Mrs. Anton Schwoerer here, and Mrs. Mutzbauer of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church. Postnote: The obituary lists his wife's maiden name as Schweitzer however my research of vital records indicate her maiden name was Stahl. I believe this to be a misprint. ****************** The following from a different researcher: DAUGHTER LOOKS ON, HELPLESS, AS MAN HANGS SELF St. Nazianz Inventor Just Freed From Insane Asylum Anton Kaultenbrun, of St. Nazianz, known as a genius, and inventor of a feed cutter on which he held valuable patents, commited suicide by hanging in a shed at his home Saturday afternoon while his little 10 year old daughter, a witness to the tragedy, was unable to summon help in time to prevent the act of the crazed man. When neighbors reached the scene in response to the cries of the horrified child, they found that Kaultenbrun had accomplished his mad pursuit and was beyond help. Kaultenbrun who was 47 years of age, had long been considered an eccentric character and twice been committed to the northern hospital at Oshkosh from which he was paroled only April 1, this year, and had returned to his home. Saturday he was about as usual and during the afternoon while in the shed where he was working on his invention, secured a rope and fastened it about a rafter and swung off. His little daughter passing the shed, saw her father suspended by the rope and cried for help but when assistance reached the man, he was found to be dead. AN INVENTIVE GENIUS Some years ago, Kaultenbrun, who was a farmer, and a genius of inventive turn, had perfected improvements to a feed cutter which the government recognized by granting him patents. Later the man worked upon a blower he was perfecting at the time his mind gave way in March 1919, when he was committed to the Oshkosh institution. He was later released but was again committed and remained there until this month. Manitowoc Herald News, Vol. 21, Manitowoc, Wis., Monday, April 26, 1920, No. 149 ************ St. Nazianz—Anton Kaltenbrunn beging am Samstag selbstmord, indem er sich in einem Schuppen bei seiner Wohnung erhing. Seine zehnjährige Tochter sah die Tat und lief nach Hilfe, diese kam aber zu spät. Kaltenbrunn litt an geistiger Unmachtung und war erst vor einer Woche von der Gattin aus der Anstalt zu Oshkosh auf Parole heimgeholt worden. Er schien ganz normal zu sein . Er war der Erfinder eines Futter-schneiders u. eignete auch andere Patente. Er war 47 Jahre alt und hinterläßt die Gattin mit vier Kindern. Das Begräbnis fand am Dienstag morgen halb 10 Uhr statt. —Die Wahrheit, No. 1248, Manitowoc, Wis., Dienstag, den 4. Mai 1920, 23 Jahrgang “St. Nazianz—Anton Kaltenbrunn committed on Saturday suicide in which he hung himself in the shed by his residence. His ten-year old daughter saw the deed and ran for help, this came too late though. Kaltenbrunn suffered from mental instability and was first for a week taken home from the institution by his spouse on parole. He appeared to be quite normal. He was the inventor of a feed cutter and owned other patents as well. He was 47 years old and left behind a wife with 4 children. The burial took place on Tuesday morning at half an hour ‘til ten.” —interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EVA (GEIGEL) KALTENBRUN (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue - Thursday, July 28, 1927 - Page 4, Column 1. Mrs. Eva Kaltenbrunn, nee Geigel, widow of the late Victor Kaltenbrunn, died Thursday noon at the age of 89 years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Schwoerer. She was born in Baden, Germany, and at the age of 21 years, came with her sister to America. In 1870 she was united in marriage to Mr. Kaltenbrunn, a widower with five children. They resided on a farm one mile north of St. Nazianz, where the deceased lived with her son, Ambrose, until about three weeks ago, when she became ill. Her daughter, Mrs. Anton Schwoerer then took her to her home, where she died peacefully. Her death was rather sudden, as when the daughter brought the tray with her noon day meal to her, she found her mother dead. The survivors are the son, Ambrose, two daughters, Mrs. A. Schwoerer and Mrs. Mutzbauer of Milwaukee, and the wife and children of her late son, Anton Kaltenbrunn. Funeral services were held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Gregory's church, officiated by Rev. F. Holzknecht. Burial will be in the adjacent cemetery. Correction Postnote: My research of the church and civil records indicate that they were married in 1869, not 1870 as mentioned in this obituary. Mrs. Mutzbauer was Eva's step-daughter. A step-son, Ludwig Kaltenbrunn preceded her in death in 1924. ************ Eva nee Geigel 2nd wife of Victor [married July 20, 1869 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Jacob Geigel and Anna Ryba -born Baden -emigrated to US with her sister in 1858 -died from "old age and cordior failure"
KATHERINE KALTENBRUN (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin. Issue Thursday, December 24, 1942 - Page 1, Column 4 Mrs. Katherine Kaltenbrunn, aged 90, oldest member of the St. Gregory parish of St. Nazianz, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Christel, a mile east of St. Nazianz on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Kaltenbrunn, nee Katherine Riesterer, was born April 18, 1852, in Baden, Germany, and in 1871 came to America, direct to St. Nazianz. In September, 1874, she was married to Louis Kaltenbrunn at St. Nazianz, by the late Rev. P.A. Mutz. After their marriage they bought the farm now occupied by Louis Adelman, where they lived until 1912 when they retired, making their home in the village of St. Nazianz. Fourteen children were born to the couple, four of whom died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Anton Schleh died May 31, 1925. Her husband also preceded her in death in January, 1924. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Albert Christel of Valders R.1, Mrs. John Michels and Mrs. Joseph Gaerthoeffner of Sheboygan, Mrs. William Wollersheim of Kiel R. 2, and Mrs. Anton Eberle of Valders R. 1; four sons, Anton of Random Lake, Joseph and Louis of West Allis and Peter of Oakwood; 50 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandchild. Funeral services were held this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church and burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiated. Postnote: This is the obituary of my great-grandmother. I have researched the church records and she was married to her husband in August of 1875, not September of 1874 as the obituary states. Her husband was also known as Ludwig. *********** (Katharina nee Riesterer April 4, 1852-Dec. 20, 1942 wife of Ludwig [married Aug. 24, 1875 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Peter Riesterer born Baden -emigrated directly to St. Nazianz in 1871 -died from "acute coronary occlusion and arteriosclerosis")
LUDWIG KALTENBRUN (sent in by researcher-see contributors page) This obituary can be found in the Tri-County Record, Kiel, Wisconsin Vol. 31, No. 48. Issue - Thursday, January 31, 1924 - Page 4, Column 1 Ludwig Kaltenbrunn died at his home here on Friday night after an illness of four days with pneumonia. Deceased was born in Germany in 1851 and came to this country at the age of four years. In 1862 he came to St. Nazianz, settling on a farm four miles west of the village. He was married to Catherine Hausherr in 1875. Ten years ago the couple moved to this village where they have since resided. Mr. Kaltenbrunn's death was a shock and is a loss to the community, as he was a man of good character and was liked by all who knew him. He is also a great loss to the congregation as he was the president of the St. Nazianz Branch 109 of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and was secretary of St. Gregory's congregation. It was only last week when he closed the books for 1923 and had everything in order. On last Tuesday he took sick with pneumonia. The end came unexpectedly on Friday evening. For many years he was janitor of the church. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Deibele officiating. Burial was made in St. Gregory's cemetery. Besides his wife the following survive him: daughters, Mrs. Anton Schleh, Mrs. Albert Christel, Mrs. Jos. Gaerthoefner and Mrs. Anton Eberle of St. Nazianz; sons, Anton of Liberty, Joseph and Louis of West Allis and Peter of Racine; brother, Ambrose; and sisters Mrs. Helen Mutzbauer of Milwaukee and Mrs. Anton Schwoerer. All the children were here for the last sad rites. The out-of-town people not including the children who attended the funeral were: Misses Hattie and Louise Mutzbauer, and Joseph Mutzbauer of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Geigel, Reedsville; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Schleh, Mr. and Mrs. John Schleh, J. Lutz and the Misses Catherine, Marie and Adeline Lutz of Sheboygan, and A. Connell of Chilton. The funeral was one of the largest held here for some time. Fourteen School Hill Catholic Knights and about 75 of the St. Nazianz branch and 20 members of the Holy Name society attended in a body. Also the Christian Mothers, besides other friends. The six sons of John Riesterer were pallbearers, being relatives of the deceased. Correction Postnote: This is the obituary of my great-grandfather. Ludwig's wife, Catherine is listed with a maiden name of Hausherr in this article. All research on vital records I have conducted to date list her maiden name as Riesterer - I believe this to be a misprint in the obituary. Also, his date of arrival in St. Nazianz is listed as 1862. My research shows that they arrived in America in July 1855 and I have a copy of Ludwig's sister Helen's birth in St. Nazianz in August of 1855. One daughter, Helen Mahnke (later Helen Michels) is omitted from the list of daughters surviving him. ************ Kaltenbrun, Ludwig (also Louis) (Oct. 25, 1851-Jan. 25, 1924 husband of Katharina Riesterer [married Aug. 24, 1875 at St. Gregory in Ludwig’s obit, his wife is shown as “Catherine Hausherr”] son of Victor Kaltenbrun and Katharine Stoll –born Baden –arrived in New York on the ship Zurich from Havre, France on July 23, 1855, arriving with his parents and 2 siblings –farmer –in 1916 Ludwig and Katharina retired from the farm and moved to St. Nazianz –on Feb. 12, 1916 purchased the house at 119 South Third Avenue –Ludwig lived in this house until his death in 1924 –Katherine lived here until selling in 1936 –died from “myocarditis, hypostatic pneumonia and arteriosclerosis”)
JOSEPH KAMANN Name: Kamann, Joseph D.: 1/15/1863 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1
BRIGITTA KAMER Name: Kamer, Brigitta D.: 11/7/1863 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Lib. Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Death date could be 11/4/1863 Pg. #: v.1 p.19
KAS JOHN Name: Kas, John D.: 7/18/1869 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 3 Wks. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eat Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.63
MATHIAS KASPAR Name: Kaspar, Mathias D.: 3/26/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 10 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.162 *********** (Note: Kaspar on death record/Casper on stone/both linked to this record) Mathias (child –July 7, 1862-March 26, 1873 –son of Christian and Adelheid nee Sussing Casper) born Town of Eaton
MARIA M.L. KAUTZA Name: Kautza, Magdalena D.: 9/29/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 43 Yrs. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: Mathis? Kautza F.: Henry Bechmann M.: Rosa Bechmann Cause of Death: Add Info.: Death Date 7/4/1878? Has house and farmwork Pg. #: v.1 p.265 ************* (Magdalena Kautzer nee Bechmann (also shown as Maria) -first wife of Mathias -daughter of Henry and Rosa Bechmann -died shortly after the birth of son Mathias on June 26, 1878 -after the death of Magdalena, Mathias remarries to Theresa Brei on Nov. 16, 1880 at St. Gregory) (Note: I believe these are the same person)
MATHIAS KAUTZA Name: Kautza, Mathew D.: 9/14/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Mo. 10 Da. B.P.: Eaton Mtw. Co. D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: Mathew Kautza M.: Magdalene Kautza Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.262 ********* Mathias Kautzer baby -June 26, 1878-Sept. 14, 1878 -son of Mathias Kauter and Magdalena Bechmann -born Town of Eaton)
CLARA KAUTZER St. Nazianz Woman Dies Tuesday. Mrs. Theodore Kautzer, 65, of St. Nazianz died Tuesday at Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m. Friday at the Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz and at 10:15 a. m. at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Denis Cooney officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Kautzer, the former Clara Schuler, was born December 5, 1899 at Town of Eaton. She married Theodore Kautzer May 8, 1917 at St. Gregory’s. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Altar Society and Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p. m. Thursday. The Rosary will be said at 8:00 p. m. Thursday. (No newspaper name, 1-21-1965) ********* Clara nee Schuler Dec. 5, 1899-Jan. 19, 1965 -wife of Theodore [married May 8, 1917 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Godfried Schuler and Agnes Schram -died from "cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, hypertensive heart disease"
EDWARD KAUTZER (no newspaper name) Thursday, June 3, 1928 ST. NAZIANZ Edward Kautzer, life-long resident of this vicinity, passed away on Sunday at his home three miles west of the village, death being due to cancer. The deceased was born 65 years ago in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage on Oct. 12, 1885 to Mathilda Hammerle, who died Oct. 8, 1;925. The survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Andrew Sukowaty, town of Eaton; Mrs. Paul LaCroix, Kiel; Mrs. M. Wimmer, Alverno; and Mrs. Ed. Mortek, Manitowoc; one son, Adolph on the homestead farm; two brothers, Math. Kautzer, Marshfield; and Ludwig, Goodrich; one sister, Mrs. Math. Heinzen, Forest Junction; and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. F. Holzknecht officiating. Burial was made in St. Gregory's cemetery. *********** Husband of Mathilda nee Hammela [married Oct. 12, 1886 at St. Gregory] -son of Joseph Kautzer and Johanna Fischer -born Milwaukee County -farmer -died from "cancer of stomach"
KATHARINA KAUTZER Name: Kauza, Catharina D.: 9/12/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Wks. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.96 ************** (Katherine child -Aug. 20, 1870-Sept. 12, 1870 daughter of Anton Kautzer and Anna Sukowaty [Anton and Anna married Nov. 10, 1869 at St. Gregory] -born Town of Eaton)
MARY KAUTZER Name: Kautza, Mary D.: 2/3/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. 11 Mo. B.P.: Eaton D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: Martin Kautza M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.264 ********** (baby –died Feb. 3, 1878at 1 year and 11 months daughter of Martin Kautzer and Mary Markee [Martin and Mary married May 23, 1871 at St. Gregory] -born Town of Eaton) (Note: There is also an entry in #22 for Maria Kautza, same dates)
MATHILDE KAUTZER MOTHER DIES SAME DAY THAT SON IS WED Marriage of Son Fulfills Wish of Dying Parent Sorrow and joy are often so closely interwoven the two are inseparable and never was that fact more stikingly emphasized than at the Kautzer home near St. Nazianz this week. Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock Adolph Kautzer, only son of the family, claimed a bride. At 5 o'clock that afternoon his mother passed away. She had been ill for some time and death was due to a complication of diseases. Her one wish had been that she might see her son married and this hope she realized. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with services at St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. Deibele officiating. Burial will be at St. Gregory's cemetery. Native of Germany Born in Germany March 13, 1869 Mrs. Kautzer, wife of Edward Kautzer, was fifty-six years old. She came to this country at the age of fourteen with her parents, her name previous to marriage having been Minnie Hammerly. She was married at St. Nazianz in October 1866 and since then had resided on a farm three miles west of the village. Besides the husband she is survived by four daughters and one son, one daughter, Mrs. William Broeckert having preceded her mother in death four months ago. The other children are Mrs. Andrew Sukowaty of Eaton, Mrs. Paul LaCroix of Kiel, Mrs. Michael Wimmer of this city and Miss Helen at home and Adolph, also at home. One brother, Joseph Hammerly and a step brother, Frank Schultz, both of Wausau and four sisters, Mrs. Peter Hartman and Mrs. Joseph Sukowaty of St. Nazianz; Mrs. Felix Styca of Rhinlander and Mrs. John Valadick of Wausau and twenty-two grandchildren also survive her. (no name or date on newspaper clipping) ********* Mathilda nee Hammela -wife of Edward [married Oct. 12, 1886 at St. Gregory] daughter of Frank Hammela and Constantine Tomola -born Germany -emigrated to the US in 1883 -died from "carcinoma of stomach"
PETER KAUTZER Name: Kautz, Peter D.: 8/3/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 1/2 Mo. B.P.: Eaton D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: Martin Kautza M.: Mary Kautza Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.266 ************ (son of Martin Kautzer and Mary Markee [Martin and Mary married May 23, 1871 at St. Gregory] -born Town of Eaton)
SOPHIA KAUTZER / KAUTZA From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1902: Recent death in St. Nazianz include 46 yr. old Mrs. Sophia Kauza, wife of Anton Kauza. ********** From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page: Sophia Kautzer nee Markee -second wife of Anton [married July 13, 1871 at St. Gregory] daughter of Frank Markee and Sussanna Rauber -born New York died from "influenza and tuberculosis"
THEODORE KAUTZER Funeral services were held Saturday for Theodore Kautzer of St. Nazianz who died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc. He was 72 years of age. Funeral services were held at the Christianson Funeral Home and at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Rev. Gregory Putzer officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Born January 21, 1893 in the Town of Eaton, Mr. Kautzer was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Krause Kautzer. He received his education at St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz and had been employed by the Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc until his retirement in 1959. He married Clara Schuler, May 8, 1917 at St. Gregory Catholic Church. She preceded him in death, January 19 of this year. Mr. Kautzer was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Gregory church. Survivors include two sons, three daughters, a sister, Mrs. Frank Stiefvater, St. Nazianz, and 13 grandchildren. (No newspaper named,Sept, 9, 1965) ************* (Theodore Joseph Jan. 21, 1893-Sept. 1, 1965 -husband of Clara nee Schuler [married May 8, 1917 at St. Gregory] son of Joseph Kautzer and Mary Krause factory work at Mirro Aluminum died from "pulmonary embolism")
MARIA H. KEIDEL Name: Keidel, Mary D.: 12/7/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 2/5/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 25 Yrs. 10 Mo. B.P.: Racine Wis. D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: Michael Keidel M.: Josephina Keidel Cause of Death: Cramps Pg. #: v.1 p.295 ************ (Maria H. -Oschwald Sister (Jan. 29, 1853-Dec. 7, 1878 born in Racine County -daughter of Michael and Josephine Keidel -died from "cramps")
MARIA KELLNER Name: Kellner, Maria D.: 2/4/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Lib. Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.106
JOHN KIRWAN From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1894: Death Sat. in Meeme of John Kirwan, father of Michael Kirwan of Manitowoc. The old gentleman was one of the first settlers of Meeme. The funeral took place Monday. ********** (John May 9, 1809-Aug. 25, 1894 -husband of Winifred nee Maloney -farmer -born Ireland died from "chronic cystitis and old age")
WINIFRED KIRWAN (Winifred Kirwin/d. 12 Oct. 1886/Wife of Joannis Kirwin/ from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.201) ******** (Winifred nee Maloney -wife of John -daughter of Mathias and Lora Maloney -born Ireland died from "heart failure due to epilepsy")
HELEN KLAUSMANN From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 26 Mar.)A sad accident occurred 23 March in the local cloister. The former Mother Superior, Helena Klausmann, known as Old School Helena, was found dead there. Only 15 minutes earlier she had been seen by the other Sisters on the veranda and although no one saw the accident, it is believed that she had a heart attack, fell against the veranda railing, which was old and weak, and when it broke, fell below. She was found in a flower bed filled with stones and sticks, lying face down on the ground in a pool of blood. One eye was pierced and the skull shattered. She was 71 years of age but still healthy and active and was one of the few living first colonists. She was Mother Superior for four years. ********** single -daughter of Gerhard and Monica Klausmann -born Baden died from "accident by falling from balcony, died suddenly"
STEPHEN KLICH Stephen Klich, 71, of 16010 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel, died Thursday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for three days. Mr. Klich was born July 18, 1912, in Muskegon, Michigan, and attended school in Milwaukee. He married the former Catherine Schwoerer on June 14, 1939, at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. The couple lived in Perkinstown until 1941, when they moved to Kiel. Later, they moved to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Klich died in 1981. Mr. Klich and Julie Weber were married on August 27, 1983 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Mr. Klich was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) - November, 1983 ******** husband of Katherine nee Schwoerer [married June 14, 1939 at St. Gregory] and Julie nee Heany -parents are marked as "unknown" on death record -farmer -born Michigan -died from "cardiogenic shock, acute -cardial infarction, arteriosclerotic heart disease")
MICHAEL KLOHR Name: Klohr, Michael D.: 1/23/1863 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eat. Cem.: St. Nazianz, Eat. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.13
ALBERT A. KNIER, REV. Rev. Albert A. Knier, 81, St. Nazianz, died Wednesday night, at Holy Family Medical Center in Manitowoc. He was born Jan. 9, 1905 at St. Nazianz, a son of the late John and Mary Weber Knier. He attended St. Gregory School in St. Nazianz, then graduated from Josephinum Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. He was ordained May 30, 1931. The Rev. Knier was involved in pastoral work in the Cheyenne, Wyo. Diocese until 1942, when he entered the U.S. Army as a chaplain. He was on active duty until 1960, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. The Rev. Knier was then the chaplain for the Veterans Admini- stration Hospital in Miami, until his retirement. He was a member of the Retired Military Officers Association, St. Gregory Parish and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Philip Dries Council. Survivors include three brothers, Joseph, St. Nazianz, Bernard, Kiel and John, School Hill and two sisters, Mrs. Ray (Marie) Schuh, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Angeline Schwoerer, rural Valders. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. A concelebrated funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. - February 26, 1986 ********* single -son of John Knier and Mary Weber -Catholic priest "…studied at Josephinum Seminary and was ordained at Columbus, Ohio, on May 30, 1931." a chaplain from the World War II era -died from "renal failure, congestive heart failure -chronic obstructive pulmonary disease")
ANNA KNIER (Newspaper unknown 12-20-1956) Rites Held Monday for Mrs. Ambrose Knier Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Gregory's Catholic church in St. Nazianz for Mrs. Ambrose Knier, 78. Mrs. Knier died at St. Nicholas hospital Thursday after a lingering illness. The services were conducted by a nephew, Major Alois Knier, chaplain in the U.S. Army. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Knier, a resident of St. Nazianz for 44 years, was born in the town of Schleswig, June 29, 1886, the daughter of the late Anton and Margaret Stein Schad. September 22, 1908 she was married to Ambrose Knier at St. Nazianz and the couple settled on a farm near Aniwa. After four years they moved to St. Nazianz, where Mr. Knier was employed as a carpenter. Mrs. Knier was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Gregory's church, and took an active role in the village centennial in 1954 with her hobby of spinning yarn on a spinning wheel. For the past four months she had made her home with a daughter at St. Wendel. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. John Koerberer(?) of St. Wendel and Mrs. Albert Wiedemann of Sheboygan; a son, Joseph of Batavia; brother, Alois Schad of New Holstein, and eight grandchildren. ************ From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page Anna Knier was the daughter of Anton Schad and Margaret Stein [Anton and Margaret are buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill, Town of Meeme -Anton 1859-1929 -Margaret 1861-1934] born Town of Schleswig -died from "carcinoma of gall bladder, 3 years")
WENZEL KNIER WENZELAUS KNIER DEAD Mr. Wenzelaus Knier, 80 years old, died Saturday night at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. John Knier, after a long illness. He was born in Bohemia, Austria, in 1845, and came to this country with his parents at the age of 8 years and settled on a farm at Clarks Mills. In 1860 the family moved to St. Nazianz and located on a nearby farm. He married Miss Margaret Heller in 1869. They lived on the homestead till old age set in when they moved to the village, where they resided until Mrs. Knier died. Mr. Knier then made his home with his son, Joseph, till about a month ago when he was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Knier. Be leaves to mourn his death four sons, George, Milwaukee; John, Joseph and Ambrose of here; and five daughters, Mrs. Michael Meyer of here; Mrs. Peter Schad, School Hill; Mrs. John Ebenhoe, Madison; Mrs. Joseph Tino, Clarks Mills; Mrs. Louis Mendleck, Arbun; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Anhalt here, and a brother, Joseph Knier of Hilbert. The funeral was held Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 9:30 a. m. in St. Gregory’s church, Rev. E. Deibele sang a Requiem mass. Interment in adjoining cemetery. - Oct. 9, 1925 ************* husband of Margaret nee Heller [married May 14, 1867 at St. Gregory] son of Joseph Knier and Anna Trotschmidt -farmer -took ownership of his father's farm in Section 22, Town of Eaton on Jan. 5, 1876 -born Plzen, Bohemia died from "entroitis, senility and arteriosclerosis"
JOHN F. KOECK Former Resident Near Here Prominent In Community Growth John F. Koeck, prominent for years in business and public life of St. Nazianz and Manitowoc county, was instantly killed Saturday at Arlington, Columbia county while driving his car back to Cresco, Iowa, after a visit at the home of his son Albert in Manitowoc. He was 76 years old. Mr. Koeck’s car collided with one driven by Mrs. Raymond Unke, Portage. The fenders of the two machines locked. The Koeck car turned over on its top. When rescuers reached Mr. Koeck he was dead. He sustained a fractured skull. The deceased, who was one of the first motorists in the county, was making his 104th trip between Manitowoc and points in Iowa and Minnesota when he was killed. He left the home of his son at Manitowoc on Saturday morning to return to Cresco, Iowa, where he was head of the Royal Puritan Farms. Despite his advanced age Mr. Koeck thought nothing of the long trip to Iowa. He drove automobiles ever since they came in to general use at the turn of the century. Mr. Koeck was the owner of the first automobile in the county outside this city. Born In Illinois The body of Mr. Koeck was taken to Portage and, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schneider, son-in-law and daughter, reached St. Nazianz Sunday night. Word from Portage, was that Mrs. Unke, driver of the car that collided with the Koeck machine, sustained body bruises and was not seriously hurt. Mr. Koeck, was born at Decatur, Illinois, in 1859, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koeck. He was only two years of age when his father died. The family moved to St. Nazianz and Mr. Koeck was reared there. He later attended the school at St. Lawrence College at Mt. Calvary. He took up teaching, and for five years was in charge of a school at Francis Creek. The deceased returned to St. Nazianz, took up the carpenter’s trade and later opened a book and confectionery store in the village. He engaged in the undertaking business which he continued un (apparently cut off here) Runs Canning Company It was in 1901 that Mr. Koeck joined with others in St. Nazianz in organizing the Pioneer Canning and Pickling Company. He served several years as manager and secretary of the company, which was later taken over by the Valders Company. In public life Mr. Koeck always took a keen interest in the affairs of not only St. Nazianz, but of the town of Eaton, and the county at large. In 1886 he was elected town clerk and held that position for 13 years. He also served for three years as Eaton town chairman and represented the town on the county board. Mr. Koeck was a justice of the peace in the village; a charter member of the Catholic Knights terms served as secretary of the state organization. He was also a member of the Catholic congregation at St. Nazianz. Joins Son-In-Law In 1927 Mr.Koeck joined with his son-in-law, Joseph Schneider, in operation of the Royal Puritan Farms, a hatchery, at LeRoy, Minnesota. He remained there until 1930 when he went to Cresco to operate a branch of this farm in that place. The deceased was married in 1885 at St.Nazianz to Miss Mary Lettenberger. She died in 1923. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Schneider of LeRoy, Minnesota; two sons, Albert of Manitowoc and George of Austin, Minnesota; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Gregory’s Catholic church at St. Nazianz. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. 1935 ************ (John Frank -husband of Mary nee Lettenberger [married Nov. 26, 1885 at St. Gregory] son of Frank Koeck and Victoria Minder -with the death of his father in 1862, his widowed mother and her 3 children [John Frank and two half sisters to John Frank -Emma Maurer and Julia Maurer] move to St. Nazianz -manager of the Pioneer Canning and Pickling Company, starting in 1901 -"Undertaker and embalmer. Keeps on hand a full supply of Wood, Cloth and Metallic Burial Cases and Caskets. Carriages furnished as desired." -town clerk "In 1883 he established an undertaking business at St. Nazianz and was active in it until 1906. For a time he manufactured his own caskets and also ran a book store. When the Pioneer Canning company was organized here in 1901, he became a director of it and served in that capacity for 25 years. After the death of his wife in 1928 he sold his property and holdings in St. Nazianz and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Schneider, at Le Roy, Minnesota. He was associated with his son-in-law in the hatchery business and was managing the branch hatchery in Cresco, Iowa, at the time of his death. Before his marriage he taught school at Whitelaw, Kaukauna, and Francis Creek. He served as town clerk of the town of Eaton for ten years and two years as town chairman. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Board for many years." -from obit. born Decatur, Illinois -died Columbia County -died from "car accident" "Killed in an automobile collision in the town of Arlington near Portage. The immediate cause of death was a skull fracture, but he also sustained a broken arm and other body bruises in the accident." -from obit.)(no county death record), ossw:
HELENA KOENIG Name: Koenig, Helena D.: 6/12/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Hrs. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.195
JOHN P. KOENIG From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908: John Koenig, one of the old and respected settlers of St. Nazianz, died last week. He leaves a widow and several children and grandchildren. ********* John Peter -husband of Barbara nee Ketter -parents are marked "unknown" on death record -farmer -born Prussia -died from "asthma"
PETER KOENIG (No newspaper name)Dec. 13, 1957 Peter Koenig, 66, retired Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, farmer, died of a sudden heart attack early Thursday evening at his home in St. Nazianz. Mr. and Mrs. Koenig had been living in St. Nazianz since his retirement from farming 11 years ago. A son of the late Joseph and Margaret Gelling Koenig, he was born on his parents' Town of Eaton farm, Jan. 7 1891. He attended St. Gregory's Catholic School in St. Nazianz and married the former Emily Herbst of Port Washington, Nov. 11, 1925, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in that city. After marriage the cople operated the Koenig homstead(sic) farm two miles west of St. Nazianz until retirement. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Third Order of St. Francis of St. Gregory's Parish. Surviving are his wife and six sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Orth of St. Wendel, Mrs. August Eickhoff, Mrs. Barney Inkmann, Mrs. Fred Meyer and Mrs. John Schema of Sheboygan and Mrs. Henry Holzer of Kiel Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory's Church, St. Nazianz, following brief 8:45 family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Celebrant of the requiem mass will be the Rev. Dennis Cooney, pastor. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in Kiel after 7 p.m. Saturday. The rosary will be recited there both Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8. ********* From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page Husband of Emily nee Herbst [married Nov. 11, 1925 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Port Washington] -son of Joseph Koenig and Margaret Gellings -farmer in Town of Eaton -born Town of Eaton -moved from farm to St. Nazianz in 1946 died from "angina pectoris -hypertension, hypertenara")
JOSEPH KRAUZ Name: Krauz (Kranz?), Joseph D.: 10/11/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 45 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.48
FRANZ KREMER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897: Death in St. Nazianz Mon. last week, of a 1-yr. old son of Anton Kraemer, of lung inflammation.
MARIA KREMER From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death in St. Nazianz on Fri. of last week of Mrs. Anton Kremer of childbed fever, a week after giving birth to 2 boys. *********** first wife of Anton [married May 14, 1895 at St. Gregory] -born Hartford, Washington County died from "puerpheral fever" -this is shortly after the birth of son Franz on Feb. 8, 1896) (Note: the obit mentions 2 sons.)
ARTHUR A. KRETSCH Arthur A. Kretsch, 72, of 1905 Park Ave., New Holstein, died Wednesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Born Dec. 28, 1905, in the Town of Meeme, a son of John and Hulda Tagge Kretsch, he attended the district school. Mr. Kretsch was a veteran of World War II. On Feb. 5, 1948, he married Margaret Lotten at Manitowoc. The couple located in St. Nazianz where Mr. Kretsch operated a tavern for four years. Later he was employed as a machinist at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel. The couple moved to New Holstein in 1969. He retired in 1971. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter UCC, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery, St. Nazianz. ****************** husband of Margaret nee Lotten son of John Kretsch and Hulda Tagge -machinist of wood products -one time owner of the Gregor House Tavern -veteran from the World War II era -died from "uremia, nephrites -diabetes -hypertensive heart disease -anemia")
JULIANA KUNZWEILER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902: Death of Miss Juliana Kunzweiler in St. Nazianz at age 58. The lady felt unwell so her brother immediately caught her and held her up. As he was about to put her down, at her request, she died in his arms. ********* From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page: Julianna -Feb. 18, 1844-Jan. 16, 1902 -single -daughter of Ulrich Kunzweiler and Juliana Merklin
BEATRICE KUSTERMANN Monday, June 22, 1931 Killed at Milwaukee Miss Beatrice Kustermann, 24 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Kustermann of St. Nazianz, died in a hospital at Milwaukee an hour after she had been struck down by a truck driven by William Ebbott, Waukesha, at N. Fiftieth street and W. North avenue at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night. Miss Kustermann left St. Nazianz a week ago Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Paul Lamphere2473 N. Fiftieth St., Milwaukee. Mrs. Lamphere was with her at the time of the accident and the two were crossing the street to board a street car when Miss Kustermann was thrown a distance of about ten feet by the impact with the truck as Mrs. Lamphere barely escaped. Miss Kustermann died of a fractured skull. The driver of the truck and witnesses to the accident were questioned by the police after the girl had died but the driver was not held. Born at St. Nazianz Miss Kustermann was born at St. Nazianz on April 8, 1907 and was a life-long resident of St. Nazianz. During the past several years she assisted her parents in the conduct of the general store in the village and was on a vacation visit at Milwaukee when the fatal accident took place. Besides her parents she is survived by four brothers Dr. L.C. Kustermann and Dr. A.M. Kustermann of Milwaukee, Dr. J.A. Kustermann of Fayetteville, N. Carolina and A.J. Kustermann, St. Nazianz; three sisters, Mrs. John Lulloff, Kiel; Mrs. Paul Lamphere, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Julius J. Wagner, St. Nazianz. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz. ******** From St. Nazianz researcher: Beatrice Ann -April 8, 1907-June 20, 1931 -single -daughter of Joachim Kustermann and Theresa Barth -born Town of Eaton -died from "auto accident" in Milwaukee County
KUNIGUNDE KUSTERMANN From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1907: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 16 Apr.) On the 6th of this month Mrs. Kunigunde Kustermann, almost 90, died at the home of her daughter in Sheboygan and was buried beside her late husband. She leaves 3 sons and a daughter. ********** Kundigunde nee Fusche (also shown as Fuchs and Fuse)-wife of Alois -daughter of Joseph and Cecilia Fusche -born Bavaria -died in Sheboygan County -died from "chronic nephritis -cardiac paralysis, immediate death" (death record in Sheboygan County)
JOHANNES LAKOTA Name: Lakota, Johannes D.: 7/21/1865 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 4 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.30
JOHANNES LAKOTA Name: Lakota, Johannes D.: 5/9/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 52 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.45
ANNA LANDORF Name: Landorf, Anna D.: 2/27/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: Sean Hand Landorf (Sic) M.: Margaretha Landorf Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.36
JOHN F. LECHLER John F. Lechler, 81, of 108 Park Ave., Kiel, a retired Town of Eaton farmer, died Monday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He was born June 13, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, a son of Ferdinand and Emma Strassman Lechler. He attended the district school. On May 25, 1926, he married the former Bridget Kautzer at St. Nazianz. The couple resided in St. Nazianz for seven years and moved to the Lechler home farm in the Town of Eaton which they operated for 40 years. Mr. Lechler also did blacksmith work. They retired a year ago and moved to Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Cyril Dickrell, pastor of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery, St. Nazianz. *********** husband of Bridget nee Kautzer [married Nov. 27, 1925 at St. Gregory] -son of Ferdinand Lechler and Emma Strassman -farmer -died from "chronic CHF and areola fibillation, general arteriosclerosis")
ANTON LETTENBERGER Name: Lettenberger, Anton D.: 5/11/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 81 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter A. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.200 ******** Lettenberger, Anton (usually known as Anton, though full name is “George Anton”) (April 26, 1797-May 11, 1876 –husband of Rosa Bill [Aug. 1, 1803-Jan. 3, 1841, died at Oberhausen, Baden] –married Jan. 28, 1822 at Oberhausen, Baden –after the death of Rosa Bill in 1841, re-married to Magdalena Minder [married Oct. 18, 1841 at Oberhausen, Baden] –son of John Casper Lettenberger [1768-1826] and Juliana Weiss [1772-1835] –born Oberhausen, Baden –died Town of Liberty)
HERMAN LETTENBERGER From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1900: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 17 Sep.) A 4-mo. old son of Hermann Lettenberger died last Sat. and the funeral was Mon. at 10 a.m. conducted by Pastor Blum. ******* Herman -baby -May 1, 1900-Sept. 16, 1900 -son of Herman Lettenberger [1862-1913] and Helen Weinkoetz)(no county death record
IDA LETTENBERGER Lettenberger Funeral Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Lettenberger, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Keln of New Holstein, were held Saturday morning from St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz. Six nephews, Herbert, Herman, Alphonse, Reuben and Arnold Lettenberger and Alvin Weinkoetz were pallbears. Those from out of town who attended the services were: Dr. Joseph Lettenberg, Mr. and Mrs. George Straicher Sr. and George Straicher, Jr., and Mrs. Edward Nowak, of Milwaukee; Theodore Towachek, of Kewaskum; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haertl of Hubertus; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kretsch, of Ft. Atkinson; Mrs. Kate Weinkoetz, Mrs. Otto Scheeler and Mrs. Wadalll and son of Elkhart Lake; John Lettenberger, Mrs. Edward Auermiller and daughter Genrose; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lettenberger and daughter, June, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Lettenberger and daughter, Patsy; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Letttenberger and son, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lettenberger, Mrs. Albert Koeck, Miss Rose Pfeffer and Alvin Weinkoetz of Manitowoc; Mrs. Eleanor Keln and daughter, Rose Mary and son, Robert of new Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lettenberger, daughter Ruth and son, Donald, Mrs. Tillie Brennan and Mrs. Louis Pankratz of Valders, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kretsch and daughter Leah Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lettenberger and Mrs. Anna Bruhmeier of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dolz and daughter, Dolores of Hayton. ************ Mrs. Lettenberger Passes Away At New Holstein Mrs. Ida Weinkoetz-Lettenberger, aged 75, passed away at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Kelm at New Holstein. The deceased was born December 19, 1863, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weinkoetz of St. Nazianz. On June 24, 1884, she was united in marriage with Adolph Lettenberger, who preceded her in death two years ago. Since that time she has been living with Mrs. Kelm. The rest of her life was spent in St. Nazianz. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. A. E. Kelm of New Holstein, Mrs. Frank Kretsch of this city, and Mrs. Joseph Heimer of Adams, Minnesota; two sons, Peter of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian mothers' Sodality at St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officicating. Burial will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1939 ************ (Ida nee Weinkoetz -Dec. 20, 1864-July 5, 1939 -wife of Adolph [1858-1937] married June 24, 1884 at St. Gregory -daughter of Peter Weinkoetz and Carolina Leichtnam -born town of Eaton -since the death of her husband in 1937, Ida lived with her daughter Nona Kelm of New Holstein, Calumet County -died from "cancer of stomach -metastasis to bowels and liver") (death record in Calumet County)
META LETTENBERGER Lettenberger, Meta nee Meyer (Feb. 25, 1894-Jan. 20, 1976 –wife of Theodore [married Jan. 25, 1916 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Isadore Meyer and Anna Anhalt –died from “arteriosclerotic heart disease –general arteriosclerosis –senility”) (From cemetery book/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
THEODORE LETTENBERGER Lettenberger, Theodore (Nov. 7, 1894-May 16, 1975 –husband of Meta nee Meyer [married Jan. 25, 1916 at St. Gregory] –son of Adolph Lettenberger and Ida Wienkoetz –farmer –died from “myocardial infarction, acute –arteriosclerotic heart disease”) (From cemetery book/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
THERESIA LETTENBERGER Name: Lettenberger, Theresia D.: 6/14/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: F Age at Death: 22 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: St. Nazianz Tn. Eaton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 ************* (single -daughter of Anton and Magdalena Lettenberger and sister of Victoria)
MARY LIESBERGER From Der Nord Westen, 21, June 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 18 June) Maria Lisberger died on 16 June at the young age of 16 after a short illness. She is the 10th child lost to these parents who now have only 3 living. ******* (Mary -child -1890-June 16, 1906 -daughter of Frank Liesberger and Frances Meyer -born Pennsylvania -died from "typhoid pneumonia")
FRANK LINCK From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1906: Frank Link, an elderly resident of Valders, died Wednesday last week of a heart attack. The deceased, whose wife preceded him in death months ago, reached the age of 64 yrs. 4 mos. His elderly mother survives. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sep. 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 03 Sep.) Frank Link died suddenly on 20 August. He was an old, beloved resident here and leaves a daughter and an elderly mother. ******* (following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) (husband of Mary nee Schnell [married June 4, 1866 at St. Gregory] -son of August and Maria Linck -farmer -died from "acute nephitis and apoplexy")
IDA LOESSEL Mrs. George Loessl(sic), 70, of St. Nazianz died Thursday at her home after being stricken with a heart attack. Born April 15, 1894 in the Town of Schleswig, she was a daughter of the late Mathias and Theresa Loos. She attended schools in St. Nazianz and Kiel and on July 26, 1920 married George Loessl at St. Nazianz. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Gergory's Catholic Church in St. Nazianz, following brief rites at 9:45 a.m. at Christianson's Funeral Home. The Rev. Denis Cooney, pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday and a parish vigil will be conducted there at 8 p.m. Sunday. ******** Ida Loessel nee Loos -April 15, 1894-Dec. 10, 1964 -wife of George [married July 26, 1920 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Mathias Loos and Theresa Moerchen -died from "hypertensive heart disease, diabetes"
MATHIAS LOOS Mathias Loos Called To Rest Sunday Evening Mathias Loos, 64, better known to his friends as Uncle Matt, 1217 Alabama avenue, passed away Sunday evening at his home. He was born in Town Schleswig, Manitowoc county, on April 17, 1879, and attended country and parochial schools in St. Nazianz. On Oct. 26, 1909, he was married to Miss Rosa Strauss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Strauss, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Father Herman of St. Gregory’s church performing the ceremony. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Loos moved on a farm at Maniwa, Wis., where they remained for 18 years, coming to Sheboygan in 1927. For a year he was employed by the Wisconsin Public Service corporation, and until the time of his death, at the Phoenix Chair company. He was a member of the St. Peter Claver Holy Name society and of the St. Leo court No. 267, Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors are his wife, four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Joseph McCarthy, Sheboygan; Mrs. John Mertz, Chilton; Mrs. Regina Baumgartner and Mrs. Ida Loessel, both of St. Nazianz; Frank Loos, Aniwa, and Herman Loos, Valders. There are also 39 nieces and nephews of whom nine of the latter are in the service of the armed forces. Funeral services will be conducted from the Ramm Funeral home at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning and at 9 o’clock at the St. Peter Claver church. The Rev. C. J. Hausner will officiate. Burial will be in St. Gregory’s cemetery in St. Nazianz. - 1943 ************* Mathias -April 17, 1879-May 16, 1943 -husband of Rosa nee Strauss [married Oct. 26, 1909 at St. Gregory] -son of Mathias Loos [1853-1923] and Theresa Moerchen -laborer -born Town of Schleswig -died Sheboygan County died from "stroke" "acute dilation of heart, sudden death -sudden death after climbing stairs in his home" (death record in Sheboygan County)
JOHN LULLOFF CALLED BY DEATH. The many friends of John Lulloff were shocked to hear of his sudden death at the Sheboygan hospital on Monday evening, following a successful operation for the relief of appendicitis two weeks ago. The patient was up and around and had intended to return home the following day, when he suddenly became the victim of heart failure. Death came soon after. His wife was at his bedside. Mr. Lulloff was born in the town of Schleswig, June 10, 1885, and lived on the farm with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lulloff, until he was 15 years of age. The family then moved to St. Nazianz, where they lived for 22 years, coming to Kiel two and a half years ago. He had an interest in the hardware firm of H. Lulloff & Sons, where he was employed. Fourteen years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Kustermann. His wife and seven children survive him, also his parents, two brothers, Fred and William of Kiel, and one sister, Mrs. Aug. Benien of St. Nazianz. Following the funeral services in St. Peter & Pauls church here on Friday morning, the remains will be taken to St. Nazianz, where services will be held in St. Gregory's church, Rev. Roder of Kiel officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Monday, March 23, 1925 (no newspaper named) ******** JOHN LULHOFF The remains of John Lulhoff of Kiel were brought here to St. Gregory's church with all the mourners, relatives and friends. Rev. Prosper Paronte S. D. S. officiated a Solemn High Regniem(sic) Mass at 10:30 a. m., he was assisted by a Salvatorian father from the Monastery, and Rev. A. Roder of Kiel. A sermon was delivered by Rev. A. Roder, burial on adjoining cemetery. Mr. John Lulhoff was born at St. Nazianz and married Miss Josephine Kusterman of here. A few years ago the Lulhoff Bros. removed their hardware store to Kiel, the deceased being in partnership. He died Monday, March 23, at the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, following a serious operation March 14. His remains were brouqht to Kiel, where they lay in state at his home until his funeral. He is survived by his widow and seven children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lulhoff, a sister, Mrs. August Bennin of here and two brothers, Fred and William at Kiel. His last wish was to be buried at St. Nazianz. Mr. Lulhoff was a prominent young man and liked by all. After the funeral a dinner was served to the mourners and friends in the Forrester’s hall. Relatives from away who attended the funeral were, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Kusterman Alois Kusterman of Milwaukee and Miss Rose Kusterman, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Jermain, Dean of Marquette University, all of Milwaukee, also Mr. Leo Gluckstein. (No newspaper named, 4-3-1925/handwritten is Born 6-10-1885) ********* From St. Nazianz researcher: John August -husband of Josephine nee Kustermann [married May 30, 1911 at St. Gregory son of Herman Lulloff and Maria Loos -born Town of Schleswig died Sheboygan County -died from "stroke" -"Following a successful operation for the relief of appendicitis two weeks ago, the patient was up and around and had intended to return home the following day, when he suddenly became the victim of heart failure. Death came soon after. He had an interest in the hardware firm of H. Luffoff & Sons, where he was employed." from newspaper article) (no county death record)
JOSEPHINE LULLOFF Mrs. Josephine Lulloff died after a lingering illness, and a stroke which occurred Sylvester evening(sic) she passed away Sunday at 9 p.m. at her home in Milwaukee, where she and her family moved 16 years ago. She was born December 7, 1888, at St. Nazianz the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kustermann and was married to John Lulloff on May 30, 1911 at St. Nazianz. Lulloff died in March 1925. The couple had 11 children, eight living and all at her bedside when death came; three died in infancy. Mrs. Lulloff will lie in state Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Baker Funeral home 54th and Lisbon Ave., Milwaukee, and the body will be brought to St. Nazianz on Wednesday where she will lie in state at the Kellenbenz Funeral home, and may be viewed from 4 o'clock Wednesday until the time of burial. Thursday at 10 a.m. a solemn requiem high mass will be sung by her nephew the Rev. Clyde Wagner assisted by the Rev. Frederick Dorn and another priest, at St. Gregorys Church, St. Nazianz. Burial in the adjoining cemetery will follow. The children surviving are; Mrs. W. R. (Bernadette) Toban, Milwaukee, Mrs. Raymond (Beatrice) Sikonra, Milwaukee; Mrs. Charles (Rita) Philbert, South Milwaukee; Miss Clarissa Lulloff, Milwaukee; Miss Mary Theresa Luffoff, Milwaukee and Paul, Cyril and Louis all of Milwaukee; five grandchildren; three borhters and two sisters. The brothers are Dr. L. C. Kustermann, Milwaukee; Dr. A. F. Kustermann, Milwaukee and Augustine Kustermann, St. Nazianz. The sisters are Mrs. Monica Wagner and Mrs. Paul (Rose) Lamphere both of St. Nazianz. Her parents, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Lulloff was a member of the St. Mary Help of Christians, Catholic Church in Milwaukee and was a member of the Christian Mothers and the Third Order of St. Francis. The rosary will be recited at the Kellenbenz funeral home St. Nazianz on Wednesday evening. The family is well known in St. Nazianz as Lulloff was a son and in partnership with the Herman Lulloff and sons Implement Co. in St Nazianz which later moved to Kiel. - 1954 ************ (Josephine Mary nee Kustermann -Dec. 7, 1888-Jan. 3, 1954 -wife of John [married May 30, 1911 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Joachim Kustermann and Theresia Barth -born Town of Eaton -died Milwaukee County -died from "diabetes -cerebral hemorrhage")(no county death record)
MARY LULLOFF (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, February 13, 1930 Mrs. Lulloff Of St. Nazianz Laid To Rest Today St. Nazianz - The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lulloff, 78, wife of Herman Lulloff, who passed away Monday at her home, was held at 10:30 o'clock this morning from St. Gregory's church here with a solemn requiem high mass. Mrs. Lulloff was born at Niagara Falls, New York on February 4, 1851. When she was two years of age she came to the town of Schleswig, where she grew to womanhood. Her marriage with Herman Lulloff of Town Schleswig was solemnized on May 30, 1876. The couple lived on a farm in that township until 1891, when they moved to St. Nazianz, where they operated a hardware store. The marriage was blessed with five children, one infant dying at the age of six months and a son, John preceded his mother in death five years ago. Those who survive are two sons, Fred and William of Kiel, who operate a hardware store, and a daughter, Mrs. August Bennin of Charlesburg. Thirty-two grandchildren also survive. Mr. and Mrs. Lulloff celebrated their golden wedding anniversary four years ago. *********** Mrs. Herman Lulloff died at her home in St. Nazianz Monday of this week at the advanced age of 79 years. She was the mother of Fred and William Lulloff of the H. Lulloff and Sons hardware store. The deceased, nee Mary Loos, was born Feb. 4, 1851, at Niagara Falls, New York. At the age of two years she came to Wisconsin with her parents, who settled in the town of Schleswig. Here she grew to womanhood, and on May 30, 1876, she was united in marriage to Herman Lulloff, who whas also a resident of Schleswig. The couple lived for a number of years on a farm near here, after which they moved to St. Nazianz, where her husband opened a hardware store. To the couple, five children were born, one of which died in infamcy, and another, John, having died five years ago. Surviving children are Fred and William in Kiel, and Mrs. August Bennin of Charlesburg. Thirty-two grand- children survive also. Mr. and Mrs. Lulloff observed their golden wedding anniversary four years ago. The last rites for this pioneer woman who always played an important part in the life of the community will be held this Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock at St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz. A solemn requiem high mass will be sung for the deceased. (no name or date on this clipping) ********** From St. Nazianz researcher: Maria nee Loos -Feb. 4, 1851-Feb. 10, 1930 wife of Herman [married May 30, 1876 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Mathias Loos and Mary Mueller born Niagara Falls, New York -moved to the Town of Schleswig in 1853 died from "myocardial insufficiency, arteriosclerosis and bronchis"
MELVIN A LUTZKE Melvin A. Lutzke, 90, of St. Nazianz, died Monday morning, Aug. 19, 2002 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, where he was a patient since last Tuesday. He was born Oct. 9, 1911 in Hika (Cleveland), son of the late William and Adeline Quante Lutzke. He attended Woodland grade School and was a graduate of Kiel High School. On Oct. 9, 1940, Melvin married Georgene Wick at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Melvin owned and operated a dairy farm and mink ranch in the St. Nazianz area all his life, until his retirement. He was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He also served many years on the Manitowoc County Board of Adjustments, was one of the originators of the Lake-to-Lake Dairy co-op, and a Lakeland Fire & Storm Insurance board member for 23 years. He was also one of the early members of the Town of Meeme Farm Bureau and a member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. Melvin enjoyed playing cards with his friends, but his greatest love was dancing to Big Band music. Survivors include his wife, Georgene; five children, six grandchildren. He is further survived by three great-grand- children, two stepsisters and two step-sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Yvonne; one infant son, Joseph; one brother-in-law and three stepbrothers. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 22, 2002 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel on Thursday from 3 until 5:45 p.m. when brief family rites will be held. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, August 20, 2002 ******** (Husband of Georgene nee Wick, son of William Lutzke and Adeline Quante farmer -died from "anoxic encaphalopathy, anemia and gastro intestinal hemorrhage")