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
PAUL A. LAMPHERE Paul Lamphere Dies At His Home In Milwaukee Paul Lamphere, Milwaukee, son-in-law of Mrs. J.C. Kustermann of St. Nazianz and former resident of the county, died Tuesday at his home in Milwaukee of peneumonia. The body was brought to St. Nazianz today and funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the St. Gregory's Catholic church. Mr. Lamphere was married to Miss Rose Kustermann June 22, 1927. Besides his wife he is survived by a two and a half month old daughter, Theresa Rose. Unknown Paper Tuesday, September 5, 1933 ******* (Paul Arthur -1897-Sept. 5, 1933 -husband of Rose nee Kustermann [married June 22, 1927 at St. Gregory] -son of William Lamphere -born Madison, Dane County -died Milwaukee County -died from "heart failure") (no county death record)
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
AMELIA LAX Amelia nee Zuber -second wife of Frank [1858-1934] -married Jan. 26, 1892 at St. Gregory -daughter of T. Zuber and Gertrude Niesel -born Germany -died from "sepieaemia and pneumonia" (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
FRANK LAX Sr. (d. 1934) Frank Lax Of St. Nazianz Dies After An Illness St. Nazianz.-Frank Lax, aged 76, died at 2 a.m. today at the home of his son, Frank, Jr., three miles west of here, following a lingering illness. Mr. Lax was born Feb. 2, 1858, in Bavaria, Germany, and came to America in 1869 with his parents, who settled at Kellnersville and later moved to the town of Eaton, where he spent the remainder of his life. In 1887 he was married to Miss Theresa Farenback, who died a year later. In 1892 he was united in marriage with Miss Amelia Zuber of St. Nazianz, who died in 1912. Survivors are: four daughters, Mrs. Ed. Bechle, Mrs. Rudolph Schreiber of Kiel; Mrs. Louise Lulloff of Stockbridge, and Miss Rose, at home; four sons, Anton, near Kiel; Joseph of Fond du Lac; Frank Jr., on the homestead, and 18 grandchildren. Four children, a sister and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's church here. The Rev. Father Fintan will officiate. The Holy Name society of which Mr. Lax was a member will hold a vigil at the Lax homestead Thursday at 8 p.m. Unknown Paper November 6, 1934 (Note: He was survived by 4 sons but only 3 were named.) ******** Many Attend Last Rites For Frank Lax Sr. Friday Funeral services for Frank Lax, Sr. of St. Nazianz, who died Thursday morning, at the home of his son, Frank, Jr., were held Friday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Gregory’s church at St. Nazianz. The Rev. Finton, S.D.S., officiated and interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery. The Holy Name society, of which Mr. Lax was a member, attended the services in a body, and six members acted as pallbearers. They were Andrew Groh, Nic. Steffen, Henry Brunmeier, Godfrey Schuler, Anton Schley and Carl Fessler. Relatives and friends from out-of-town who attended the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bechle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Schreiber and family of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lulloff and family, Mrs. Lena Giese of Stockbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Igl and son, Frank, of Antigo; Joseph Breu and daughter, Viola, Anton Breu and daughter, Armella, Mrs. Herman Daniels of Marshfield; Mrs. William Schnell and son, Raymond, Mr. And Mrs. William Ahrens of Osman; Frank Miller and son, Joseph, of Kohler; Mr. and Mrs. Adam Vogl and daughters, Margaret and Rose, and son, George, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horneck and son, George, Mrs. John Schinabeck and son, Nick, of Sheboygan; Mrs. And Mrs. Louis Morgan and Joseph Lax, Fond du Lac. The father of Mr. Lax built a chapel on the home farm many years ago, which now is annually visited on the fourth of July by many people from far and near. The chapel was enlarged and remodeled by Frank Lax, son of the builder, and church services continue to be held there on Independence Day. - 1934 ******** Husband of Theresa nee Fohrenbacher [married Nov. 22, 1887 at St. Gregory] when Theresa died in 1888, remarried to Amalia nee Zuber [married Jan. 26, 1892 at St. Gregory] -son of Frank Lax and Barbara Platten -born Bavaria -emigrated to the US in 1869 -first living at Kellnersville and later moving to farm in Town of Eaton -died from "cardis vascular and renal disease" ******** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
ROSE LAX Miss Rose Lax Of St. Nazianz Dies On Sunday St. Nazianz. -(Special)-Miss Rose Lax, who made her home with her brother, Frank, three miles west of this village, died Sunday night at 11:30 o'clock at Chippewa Falls where she had been a patient since last April. She had been ill since her 14th year, but last Friday she was stricken with pneumonia. She was born three miles west of St. Nazianz on a farm homestead and was the daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Lax. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Edward Bechle of Kiel, Mrs. Louis Lueloff of Stockbridge, and Mrs. Rudolph Schreiber of School Hill; three brothers, Anton of the town of Eaton, Frank at home, and Joseph of Fond du Lac. One sister, Mrs. Frank Miller of Kohler preceded her in death six years ago. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's Catholic church here, and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Finton Holzknecht will officiate. Miss Lax was a member of the Young Ladies' sodality of the church, and the members will assemble at the home Wednesday at 8 p.m. to say the rosary. They also will attend the funeral Thursday morning. Unknown Paper June 22, 1936 *********** (Rose -May 13, 1907-June 22, 1936 -single -daughter of Frank Lax [1858-1934] and Amelia Zuber -born Town of Eaton -died from "pneumonia" -died at Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County "where she had been a patient since last April." "She had been ill since her 14th year, but Friday she was stricken with pneumonia." -from obit.)(no county death record)
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")
ADOLPH LETTENBERGER (d. 1937) DIES SATURDAY IN MILWAUKEE Services for Adolph Lettenberger To Be At St. Nazianz Adolph Lettenberger, 78, St. Nazianz, died Saturday evening in the St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient for the past five weeks. Mr. Lettenberger underwent three operations several weeks ago and was apparently recovering. He contracted pneumonia, however, which caused his death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Gregory's Catholic church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Born at St. Nazianz Mr. Lettenberger was born at St. Nazianz August 30, 1859. He was married June 24, 1884 to Ida Weinkoetz. For about two years after his marriage Mr. Lettenberger was employed as a blacksmith. Then he operated a tavern for 16 years and finally moved to a small farm outside the village limits. For the past 20 years he has been field boss for the St. Nazianz Pea Canning company. He served for a time as treasurer of the town of Eaton. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the St. Gregory's church. The society will attend the services in a body Tuesday and will meet at the home this evening at 8 o'clock to say the rosary. Widow Survives Survivors include the widow; two sons, Theodore of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Kelm, Milwaukee, Mrs. Frieda Kretsch, Kiel, and Mrs. Elizabeth Heimer of Adams, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. George Streicher of Milwaukee; three brothers, John of Manitowoc; Dr. Joseph Lettenberger of Milwaukee and Peter of California; and 12 grandchildren. The body will lie at the home until the time of the services Tuesday. (No newspaper named, Jan. 16, 1937 handwritten on the obituary) (Note: b. date on tombstone is 1858) ********* St. Nazianz Man Is Buried This Morning St. Nazianz, Wis.-(Special)-The funeral services for Adolph Lettenberger, 78, of this village, who died in St. Joseph's hospital at Milwaukee Saturday evening, were held here at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Gregory's Catholic church. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Finton Holzknecht, S.D.S., officiated. Mr. Lettenberger had been a patient at the Milwaukee hospital for five weeks. He underwent three operations several weeks ago and apparently was recovering when he was stricken with pheumonia. Mr. Lettenberger was born at St. Nazianz August 30, 1859. He was married June 24, 1884, to Ida Weinkoetz, and for about ten years after his marriage he was employed as a blacksmith. Then he operated a tavern for 16 years and finally moved to a small farm outside the village limits. Served as Treasurer During the past 20 years he has been field boss for the St. Nazianz Pea Canning company. He served for a time as treasurer of the town of Eaton. He was a member of the Holy Name society of the St. Gregory's church. The society will attend the services in a body Tuesday and will meet at the home this evening at 8 o'clock to say the rosary. Survivors include the widow; two sons, Theodore of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Kelm, New Holstein, Mrs. Frieda Kretsch, Kiel, and Mrs. Elizabeth Heimer, Adams, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. George Streicher of Milwaukee; three brothers, John of Manitowoc, Dr. Joseph Lettenberger of Milwaukee, and Peter of California; 12 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. On June 24, 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Lettenberger celebrated their golden wedding. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********* (Adolph -Aug. 31, 1858-Jan. 16, 1937 -husband of Ida nee Weinkoetz [married June 24, 1884 at St. Gregory] -son of Adolph Lettenberger [1830-1910] and Elizabeth Sprang -"For about ten years after his marriage Mr. Lettenberger was employed as a blacksmith. Then he operated a tavern for 16 years and finally moved to a small farm outside the village limits. For the past 20 years he has been field boss for the St. Nazianz Pea Canning company." "Mr. Lettenberger had a blacksmith shop for ten years and then took over the saloon and hotel of his brother-in-law, T. Wolf, which is now occupied by John Guttmann. He was in that business for 16 years [1900-1916] then was Field Foreman for the Pioneer Canning Co. The couple had been residing on a small farm in the village limits for almost 20 years [since about 1916]. Mr. Lettenberger also held the office of Town Treasurer for several years." -from paper clipping of Golden Wedding born Town of Eaton -died in Milwaukee -died from "operation -pneumonia" "Adolph Lettenberger died in the St. Joseph's hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient for the past five weeks. Mr. Lettenberger underwent three operations several weeks ago and was apparently recovering. He contracted pneumonia, however, which caused his death." -from obit.) (no county death record)
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 Mrs. Lettenberger Of New Holstein Called To Rest New Holstein-(Special)- Mrs. Ida Weinkoetz Lettenberger, 75, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at the house of her daughter, Mrs. A.E. Kelm, city. She was born Dec. 19, 1863, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weinkoetz, in St. Nazianz. On June 24, 1884, she married Adolph Lettenberger, who died two years ago. She lived her entire life in St. Nazianz, except for the past two and a half years which she spent with her daughter. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Kelm, Mrs. Frank Kretsch, Kiel, and Mrs. Joe Heimer, Adams, Minn.; two sons, Peter of Valders and Edmund of St. Nazianz; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' sodality, St. Nazianz. Funeral services are planned for Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. F. Holzknecht officiating, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The body was taken to the Kellenbenz Funeral home St. Nazianz, where it can be viewed from Thursday on. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********* 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 officiating. 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)
FRANCES LIESBERGER Mrs. Frank Liesberger Dies Following Fall A Week Ago St. Nazianz - Mrs. Frank Liesberger of this village died at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc, Friday morning at 2 o'clock, following a fall which occurred three weeks ago. Mrs. Liesberger, nee Frances Meyer, was born in Frankenberg, Austria, on February 9, 1857, and in 1886 she was married to Frank Liesberger of Austria. Four years later the couple came to America, settling first in Pennsylvania, then in Sheboygan, and later moved to St. Nazianz where they resided until 1921, when they moved to Buffalo Grove to live with their daughter. In 1932 they again came back to St. Nazianz where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Liesberger was the last surviving member of the Meyer family, six sisters having preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Miss Ann of Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. John Horcher, nee Frances, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., one son, Anton, of Evanston, Ill., and nine grandchildren. Twelve children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Gregory's church here. The body will lie in state at the C.O.F. hall until the time of services. The Rev. Finton(sic) Holzknecht will officiate at the funeral, and interment will be made in St. Gregory church cemetery. The Christian Mothers' society of which Mrs. Liesberger was a member, will attend the services in a body. She was also an honorary member of the Lady Forester court in the state of Illinois. (No newspaper named, Friday June 1, 1934) ******** (Franziska nee Meyer -Feb. 9, 1857-June 1, 1934 -wife of Frank [both Franziska and her husband Frank are shown on their death certificates to have been born on Feb. 9, 1857 -might this be a mistake?] married in 1887 -daughter of Michael Meyer and Josepha Mecha -born Frankenburg, Austria -came to the US in 1891 -died from "coronary thrombosis, myocartitis and fracture of right femur")
FRANK LIESBERGER (d. 1940) F. Liesberger Dies On Tuesday; Services Friday St. Nazianz, Wis.-(Special)-Frank Liesberger, 83, passed away at his home in this village Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Deceased was born in Austria on Feb. 9, 1857, and in 1887 was married to Miss Frances Meyer. In 1890 they came to America, setting in Pennsylvania. After three years they moved to Sheboygan and after making their home there they came to St. Nazianz and have resided here since. Fifteen children were born to the couple, of whom three survive; Miss Anna of St. Nazianz, with whom the deceased made his home; Mrs. John Horcher and Anton of Buffalo Grove, Ill. Twelve grandchildren also survive. His wife preceded him in death in June, 1934. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz, and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht will read the requiem mass and also conduct the services at the grave. Mr. Liesberger was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Gregory's parish and members of the society will pray the rosary Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Kellenbenz Funeral home, and also attend the services in a body. The body was removed to the Kellenbenz Funeral home and friends may view it there from now to the time of the services. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ******** (Frank -Feb. 9, 1857-Nov. 12, 1940 -husband of Franziska nee Meyer [both Frank and his wife Franziska are shown on their death certificates to have been born on Feb. 9, 1857 -might this be a mistake?] -married in 1887 -son of Carl and Josepha Liesberger -day laborer -born Austria -came to the US in 1891, first settling in Pennsylvania, moving to Sheboygan County about 1894 -they later moved to St. Nazianz -resided in St. Nazianz until 1921, when they moved to Buffalo Grove, Illinois to live with their daughter, Frances Horcher -in 1932, returned to St. Nazianz -died from "myocardial failure, bronchitis and senility")
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")
GEORGE LOESSL George Loessl, 89, formerly of St. Nazianz, died Thursday evening at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Loessl was born June 24, 1886, in Germany, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Loessl. He attended school in Germany. He married Ida Loos July 26, 1920, at St. Nazianz. He was a retired farmer and gardner at St. Mary Convent, St. Nazianz. Mrs. Loessl preceded him in death in 1964. Survivors include a son, three daughters, a sister, Sister Crypriana, of St. Mary Convent, Milwaukee, 13 grandchildren and a great grand- child. Brothers and sisters preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a parish prayer service will be at 8 p.m. (No newspaper - Aug. 21, 1975 handwritten on the obituary) ********* (George Loessel -June 24, 1886-Aug. 21, 1975 -husband of Ida nee Loos [married July 26, 1920 at St. Gregory] -son of Nicholas Loessel and Anna Wagner -farmer -address 105 1st Ave. -died from "congestive heart failure, arteriosclerosis")
IDA LOESSL Mrs. George Loessl, 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. Gregory'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)
HERMAN LULLOFF H. Lulloff Passes away Death claimed Herman Lulloff, aged 91, at 11:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, where he had been a patient for the past six months. Mr. Lulloff is well-known in the business sections throughout this part of the state. He was born in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan county, on March 1, 1845(sic), and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Lulloff. At the age of 2 years, the parents located on a farm five and one-half miles east of Kiel, where they remained for quite a number of years. Mr. Lulloff attended the district shools in Schleswig township. On May 29, 1876 he was married to Miss Rose Loos, who resided near Kiel, and the couple operated a farm four miles northeast of Kiel for 28 years. During the year of 1900, the Lulloffs' disposed of their farm, and Mr. Lulloff formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, William F. Christel of Valders, and they operated a hardware and funiture business in St. Nazianz. After three years the partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Christel started his own hardware store at Valders. For another 19 years Mr. Lulloff continued to operate the St. Nazianz business. Then for a period of 23 years. Mr. Lulloff conducted a hardware and furniture business in Kiel, in company with his sons, Fred and William. Following the death of Fred Lullof on Oct. 28, 1945, and the departure of William Lulloff, who made Milwaukee his home, the business was run by three grandsons of the deceased, Alois, Alphonse and Frederick, Jr. For the past 22 years Mr. Lulloff has been retired from business activities. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Lulloff, only one son William, of Milwaukee, survives. The three who preceded Mr. Lulloff are; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Bennin, and two sons, Fred and John. His wife passed away Feb. 10, 1930. Thirty-one grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren also survive together with two sisters, Mrs. Tina Stark of Chilton and Mrs. Ottilie Heinzen of St. Nazianz. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. F. X. Kheil officiating. Interment will be made in the St. (obit. cropped here) - February 28, 1946 ********** (Herman -1854-Feb. 27, 1946 husband of Maria nee Loos [married May 30, 1876 at St. Gregory] -son of Ludwig Lulloff and Wilhelmina Voss [Ludwig and Wilhelmina are buried at Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig Ludwig Oct. 24, 1823-July 25, 1895 -Wilhelmina Feb. 10, 1836-June 22, 1920 daughter of Godfried Voss and F. Sohwan] operated a farm in Town of Schleswig until 1891, then moved to St. Nazianz to operate a hardware store -dealer in hardware, furniture and motor cars -in 1900 formed a partnership with William F. Christel and opened a furniture and hardware business in St. Nazianz north of the village pond -in 1903 Herman took complete ownership of the business, which he ran until 1922 -in 1923 he moved his business to Kiel, which became known as the Luffoff and Sons Hardware Company -born Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County -died Kiel, Town of Schleswig -died from "old age") (no county death record)
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 at her home in Milwaukee Sunday following a stroke New Year's Eve. She was born Dec. 7. 1888, in St. Nazianz. the daughter of the late J. C. Kustermann. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at present, but will be announced in The Press as soon as they are available. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, January 04, 1954 | Page 12 ******** 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 brothers 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. The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, January 05, 1954 | Page 8 ************ (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"
EMIL LUTZKE Emil Lutzke Dies Tuesday, July 1 Emil Lutzke, 84, of St. Nazianz, died Tuesday, July 1, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services were at 10:15 A.M. Saturday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home and 10:30 A.M. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell, S.D.S. officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Lutzke was born January 3, 1891, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Carl and Anna Luebke Lutzke. He farmed in the Town of Liberty until 1955, when he retired and moved to St. Nazianz. He married Laura Mullins June 7, 1916 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Elton of R.1, Valders, Kenneth and Emil Jr.,at home and William of R.1 Manitowoc; a brother, John, of Manitowoc, 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. A son, a daughter, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. (No newspaper named, 1975 handwritten on the obituary) ********** (Emil Rudolph -Jan. 3, 1891-July 1, 1975 -husband of Laura nee Mullins [married June 7, 1916 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Town of Meeme -son of Carl Lutzke and Anna Luebke [Carl and Anna are buried at Trinity Luthern Cemetery, Town of Liberty -Carl 1848-1929 -Anna 1856-1927] farmer -died from "cerebral hemorrhage due to skull fracture -pressure necrasis on brain -stumbled and fell, striking head on concrete")
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")